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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-11-07

THE STREETS AT OUR WESTERN DEPoT.-The mud
dy season is approaching, when, unless something
is done to prevent it. the streets at the Western de-
pot, near this City, will be almost impassable.-
One of the streets, too, at this depot is frequently
blocked up with cars, thus preventing the passage
of vehicles. We believe it is the duty of the Rail-
road companies to keep these streets open and in
good condition. We have been requested by seve-
raj of our citizens to call the attention of the au-
thorities of the Roads to the subject
We trust also that the Roads will speedily con-
struct a passenger shed at the depot Such a
building is much needed
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-11-07

Contributions FOR rnE SoLDIERs.-Surely never
were people stirred to the very depths of their
hearts as the people of North Carolina have been by
Gov. Vance's Appeal for relief to our gallant sol:
ders. We hear all hands of a spontaneous
movement Of men, women and children, all anxious
to contribute something and bringing their gifts to
altar Of their country. In due time we shall have
the proper Acknowledgements of most of these gifts
On Friday last lady from Robson, county was
in town with some Jeans of her own weaving, which
Col Pemberton desired to purchase for the State
The article selling in the streets on that day at
So yard. The lady said she had no son in the
army, but wished to contribute something for the
relief of other peoples SONS, and the State should
have the Jeans at Sl.75 yard. Of course it was
gladly purchased.
Col. P. informs US that the Captain in Locks
Creek District has already brought to him 80 blank
cts and quilts, besides socks and other articles
One of the blankets, he says, is we'll worth SIS
He assures that his subaltern officers have
entered heartily into the work of canvaSsng their
Districts and collecting such useful articles of cloth
ing the people are so ready to contribute. They
are thus making their exemption doubly useful to
the cause.-Fdy Observer.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-11-07

DESCRIBES SHor.-James Cain, Of Capt JAS E.
Branch's Artillery, and John Bowers, Of Co. d,
44th regiment n. O. troops, were shot, in obedience
to the sentence of the Court Martial at the encamp
meut Of Coz Singletary's command, at II O'Clock,
Yesterday afternoon. They were taken out of jail
an hour or two before and conveyed to the spot of
execution "a short distance southeast of the ethyl
in an ambulance wagon, their arms pinioned and
their persons well guarded. Cain bore his fate with
apparent indifference, and laughed and eonversed,
as though he were going to a wedding feast. He
considered the sentence that bad been passed upon
him, just one and said that had the Confederate
government been as strict twelve months age, the
army would have been saved the loss of many valu-
able soldiers and he for one, would have stih BEEN
in the ranks. Bowers, on the other hand, exhibited
vastly different spirit from that of Cain. He wept
profusely when brought out of jail and while being
taken to the place of execution, but subsequently
bore up better. They were shot at II o'clock, and
both fell dead at the first fire, pierced by several
balls.
1t is earnestly to be hoped that the execution of
these men may have beneficial effect upon the
army especially that portion of 1t encamped in this
and adjacent vcinities.-Pet. Express.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-11-07

An INCIDENTAL correspondent of the Peters
burg Express narrates the following incident:
On Tuesday, the LIST Of July, 1862, an old man
with the air and eye of command, might have been
seen sturdily and with true soldier step, vending
his way down the road that led from Richmond to
Malvern Hill destined to the scene Of the last and
boodiest stand of Mcclellan on the Peninsula
His trsty Enfield was thrown across his shoulder,
and we'll filled cartridge box demonstrated his
ability TODD what his resoute demeanor proclaimed
his intention. Every straggler he passed
though an old man he passed many-he urged with
entreaty, with threats, and with SCOTS, to hasten
with him to the post of duty. To the weak he
spoke a kindly word of encouragement, to the
skulkers scorching sarcasm, and if you had asked
him whittier he was vending on that July day, he
would have answered, ito take my sons place in
the ranks, as he is too sick 10 to day, and his
company is after the enemy" And thus the gal
liant old chieftain trudged on his eighteen miles,
That son was and is a member of the Petersburg
RiAemen and as thorough gentleman and chisal-
rous soldier as the Southern Confederacy holds,
and that father was General Walter Gwynn, who
has, at last as see by to-days Express, been as
signed to duty.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-11-07

DIvIDEND.-It will be seen that the Bank of
orth-Carona has declared a dividend of 4 per
cent for the last six months. We are glad to see
that our Banks keep on the even tenor of their
way, paying only ordinary profits in these times.
Every other species of corporation in the State are
quadrupling their former profits. Indeed, it would
he difficult to estimate the enormous per centage
made for the last six and twelve months by the
manufacturing and Railroad Companies of the coun-
try, and still many not satisfied. active, give
the cry of the horseeech is their cry
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-11-07

DIsTILLERIEs.-There is a law prohibiting the dis
tillation of grain Of any kind in this State. We
have heard of one or two cases where Confederate
Agents or officers have made contracts with Dist-
lers for making whiSkey for medical purposes.
This is in violation of our State law. No one, Con-
federate State officer has the right to authorize
the running of distillery in North Carolina for
the purpose of making liquor alcohol from grain.
We have the best authority for saying this. There
was Brandy enough made during the summer for
medical purposes, if the Government will take
measures to secure it. The people must have the
Corn for bread. sick man can do without whis-
key better than a we'll man can 90 without bread
Charlotte Democrat.
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The News.

The telegraph and the Richmond papers are al
most entirely silent as to the movements OF onr
troops under Gen. Lee. A large part Of his force
is perhaps still resting in front of the Yankee lines,
hut strong force, we learn from private sources,
has fallen back to Culpepper, to prevent any ad-
vance upon Richmond in that direction. General
Stuart. with small force of cavalry, surprised Col.
Bsyards camp near Leesburg on Sunday last, and
took the encampment and seventy one prisoners.
We have no advices of the movements of the en-
emy about Suffolk, though an advance from that
point is daily expected 1t will be by another
article that the enemy in strong force is preparing
to advance upon the Wilmington and Weldon Rail
Road.
There are indications that Charleston, Savannah
and Mobile will soon be attacked We observe that
Gen. Cobb's Brigade has been ordered from Vir-
pinia to reinforce Gen. Beauregard.
From the West, We learn that the enemy has
been strongly reinforced at Corinth. About 80
ladies, heads Of families, have been ordered from
Memphis by the Yankees VINO have friends in the
Confederate army, in retaliation for the attacks
made upon Yankee steamers on the Mississippi.
We have no direct news from Gen. Bragg's army.
Yankee accounts say that he is advancing upon
Nashville, but the Yankees declare their purpose to
destroy Nashville before giving it up. The Conted-
crate citizens there are suffering severely.
News from England is looked for North and
South with great interest The last news in refer
ence to recognition, &C, has produced general anx
iety in the North.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-11-07

WELDoN.-The enemy appears to be extending
his lines from Newborn to Suffolk, indicating an
early advance upon the Wilmington and Weldon
Railroad at the most assailabe point Weldon is
evidently one of the objects in his design point
Of the utmost Importance to the safety of Peters
burg and Richmond, and, indeed, of the army of
Virginia. Should the enemy get possession of Wei
don it will of course cut off one of the main chan
nels for reinforcing and feeding the army.
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No swamp rich bOttomj to u miles from Mississippi
River protecting it, Ordinarily price 90 by
North, East, d W. Is, Sec. l, $50
q d" s.. u, {" 2, TO
% miles N. W. of Helena good neghborhood; unsur-
passed in every sense. Price $40.
2 South, East, s. side s E. NJ Sec. 81, $50
o ofE; I1 isw;1 y 90 90
4 H." s. :" ofRes, s. w. 9, s5
Near Helena. and fine lands. Price $40.
South. East Frac. Section, :. SIS
" 2, go
II, go
In Phillips county 80 miles below Helem; choice land
large adjoining Sold last year to planter at t2S
per acre. Plice $40 per acre. In a-6,5s4.S4
w. R. RIGHTOR, Helena, Ark.
H. a. BADHAM Esq, Ag't, Raleigh.
Nov. z 1882. se-w&sw3mpd
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-11-07

SOUTH CAROLINA TRooPs.-We learn by state
ments in South Carolina papers that that State has
altogether but fifteen thousand soldiers in Virginia
andfn Brsgg's army. We are surprised at this
showing because we thought that South Carolina
had at least thirty thousand men in Virginia and in
the Kentucky army.
North Carolina, we think, has very nearly fifty
thousand men in Virginia alone. She has SO Or
ganzed Regiments service. besi,les number of
companies of Rangers. We take pleasure in making
this statement for the especial benefit of those who
are in the habit of slandering and sneerng at the
Old North State.-CharLotte Democrat.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-11-07

We have it upon what we deem very reliable au-
thority, says the Knoxville Register that after
army fell back from Perryville, General John ii.
Morgan dashed into Lexington and hung, in the
street the Provost Marshal of that city. 1t seems
that this dirty tool of Lincoln had notified the
mother of General Morgan that she must leave Ken
lucky, and, in the event of her falling to do so,
would resort to some severe measures to make her
go. The noble son, learning this resolved that he
would take his life at all hazards. This be did, as
reported to us by truthful Kentucky gentlemen, in
gallant STYLE
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TAN BARK WANTED.


spAA CORDS OF TAN BARK WANTED, FOR
eDUV which will pay twelve dollars per cuTd, de-
hvered my Tan Yard in Raleigh. Any person who has
any on hand and wishes SELL will please write and let
me know how much all quantities will be received FROM
TO 100 cords will pay half the expenses Of the Rail
Road charges of any that may be than so miles from
Raleigh in addition the above price, The cash will be
paid promptly on delivery
Il. PETTITT, Tanner.
Raleigh, N. c., Nov. Z, 1852. 90IwGswtf.
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Beaufort Co.. Sept. "a, 1852.

Beaufort Co., Sept. "a, 1852.
Elitor Of the Rdeigk Standard:
SR:-Do and large number Of the citizens of Beau.
fort County the favor TO patriotic fellow
citizen, CAPT. WIN. Il. TRIP candidate represent
the County in the next House of Commons m the VI.
cancy caused by the amented death of the gallant Marsh
Capt Trip has served the County several sessions with
ability and 10 the satisfaction of the people, and we desire
him in his old place in the House serving them again
Very Respectfully, &C.,
MANY FRIENDS.
Oct. 81, 1862. 66-w&sw4t.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-11-07

SALT AND PoRK-Fresh pork is selling at high
prices. If this is owing to the high price Of salt
We hope that the arrival of the salt bought for the
County, recently, will bring down prices. Salt at
$3.50 per bushe ought to bring down the price of
pork
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-11-07

PRoMoTIoNs.-We learn that Lieut. Col. William
z. Bynum, I'd N G. Infantry, has been promoted to
be Colonel of this regiment IN place of Col. Tew,
killed in the battle of Sharpsburg, and Maj. W. R.
Cox to be Lieutenant Colonel in place of Lieutenant
Colonel Bynum II
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-11-07

CAuGHr-It will be seen by our advertising col
umns that the negroes who broke Jail some nights
ago in this City, have been apprehended in Nash.
The vigilance of the people will prevent the escape
of fugitives to the Yankees. Let them be on the
alert
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-11-07

ARKANSAS LANDs.-Persons wishing to invest in
Western lands will see good chance offered them
by Mr. Rightor, in our columns to-day.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-11-07

We learn that Messrs. E. Wilkes Co., the con-
tractors for the construction of the Piedmont Rail
Road, are pushing ahead the work rapidly. From
present indications in the movements of the enemy,
We fear it will not be completed soon enough.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-11-07
SUGAR AT AUCTION.

KNILL BE SOLD AT TOWLES' AUCTION ROOM,
w on Saturday, the Sth inst.
barrels of Prime Brown SUGAR.
ALSO,
Sewing Machines, complete in every respect and
in perfect working order, with needles for each.
JAS. NJ. TOWLES, Auctioneer.
Raleigh, Nov z. 1862. s0-lt.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-11-07

The Postmaster General has established Post
Office at Vance Hill, in Wake County, and appoint
ed James Hunnecutt, Postmaster. .
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BACoN-It is believed there is good deal of old
bacon in the country yet. Some of it is in the
hands of spectators, who are holding up for high
err prices. Let the people resolve not to pay such
prices and the article will soon come down.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-11-07
1000 BUSHELS OF COAL WANTED

UHE SUBSCRIBERS WILL PAY A LIBERAL
n price, cash, for
1000 BUSHELS OF CHARCOAL,
delivered at their Brass and Iron Works merly Burns
Foundery in this City.
Raleigh, n. c. Nov. Z, 1852 sO-St.
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RANK OF NoRTH.CAROIINA.

A DIVIDEND OF FOUR PER CENT ON THE CAPT.
n tai stock for the last six months has been declared
this day. payable in currency at the Principal Bank Branch
and gencies the first Monday in December next
G. DEWEY, Cashier.
Raleigh Nov. z, 1862 Cot.
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TO THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF
COMMONS.
VNH UNDERSIGNED BEGS LEAVE TO
Il announce himself candidate for the Reading Clerk
ship of the House of Commons. Having filled that
office during the latter part of the last Legislature fat
myself that sufficiently acquainted with its duties
r. II. WHITAKER.
Raleigh, Nov. 4, 1882. ss-tdpd
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-11-07

The Methodist Protestant Conference in this State,
will convene at Bethesda Church in Guilford, on
Wednesday the 10th of the present month.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-11-07

Col. IVerson, of the Goth Regiment N. c. Troops,
mas been recommended by Gen. D. H. Hill, as sue.
eeSsor to Gen. Garland, who was recently killed.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-11-07
ARKANSAS LANDS, NEAR MISSISSIPPI
RIVER.

TTIHE PROPRIETOR HAVING BEEN ROBBED BY
Il the Aboonsts in Arkansas of all but hIs lands of
rs great bargains in the following lands selected years
ago, when first in market and after personal eIamna-
whole list any purchaser for $4,000 cash. negroes al
market price, onehaf cash. and time notes for balance
secured with per cent interest Located Mississippi
Title clear.
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ASSISTANT DooRKEEPER OF THE COW.
MONS.

"E ARE REQUESTED TO ANNOUNCE MR. JAS.
w D. PEASANTS of Wake, as a candidate fbr fhe
office of Assistant DOOrkeeper of the House of Commons
Nov. 2, 1862. 9O-td
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-11-07

The fever at Wilmington continues to abate Not
more than five new cases are reported on Tuesday
last
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TO PRINTERS.

1.-TWO OR THREE GOOD SWIFT COMPOSITORS
Il wanted Immediately to work a Daily Paper in this
City, to whom perman ant employment will be given and
the highest wages paid. Apply to -
]. L. PENNINGTON,
Raleigh. N. C.
Nov. 1882. 9J-w&swtf.
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LONG HANDLE sHOVELs.

TUST RECEIVED SUPPLY OF THE NORTH
- Carolina made SH0VELS, well made and will COM
pare favorably with any Northern manufacture-soH al
hop prices only, adding for erpenses
Raleigh Nov, z 1862, 9O-tf
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,nrcJ A. NOTICE-The STANDARD is conducted strictly
" ~. c,sH system Az papers discontinued at the
UpI of the time for tOkich they haze been PAID Sub
,,1 BE- notified FoeR before their time Is out
MARX on their papers, and anLss he suoscrptlO"
- r.nS,pat tie paper OiH Be d;soOusiHsed This Is rule
~ Itch there bN Be departures Watch for TIE cross
mark and rsneuU yQur subscripties.
rs- Subscribers desiring their papers changed must
the Post Office from as we'll the one to, which
chew desire the change to be made.
TERMS:
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"E ARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE
w JOHN A. STANLY. Esq OF Beaufort County as
candidate for the Office Of Reading Clerk of the next
House of Commons.
Sept. 26, 1862. Ts-td
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VETE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE
w Gen. r. A. MCLAUGHLIN, of lredell, as oandi-
date for Reading Clerk of the Senate of the next General
Assembly of North-Caroina.
Nov. Z 1852. e0-td.
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Back Numbers.
Our friends will please not order back numbers.
We cannot supply them.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-11-07

At St. Louis, on the 18th instant the entire en-
rolled militia of the ST. Louis District were out on
parade, to the number Of Is, 00O
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"E ARE REQUESTED TO ANNOUNCE MIR. W.
w j. HOLLEMAN, of Wake for the office of Priuci-
pal Doorkeeper Of the House of Commons
Raleigh, Oct 81, 1852. ss-td
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VALUABLE WARREN LAND AND RESI-
nENCE For SALE.


FINDER DECREE OF THE COURT OF EQUITY
u for Warren County, will be sold on Wednesday De-
cember 3d. 1862 the premises the tract of land which
Kemp P&mmer deceased resided at the time of his dea h
The tract is less than half mile from the of War
renon and about nine hundred twenty acres
well adapted to the cultivation of wheat tobacco corn and
other grains and is very we'll wstered having on 1t sever
al excellent springs of them mineral and Is justly
considered of the most desirable farms and residences
in Warren County.
&, g. M.NCO0K, C. NJ. E.
a LSO, AT THE SAME TINE AND PLACE WILL
be sold about four hundred barrels of corn, hun
dred and eighty bushels of wheat thirty stacks of fodder
wheat straw about hundred fat hogs thirty head of
cattle two yoke Of oIen ten head Of horses and mues
cIes If value THOS. G. PLUMMER, l.,.s.
I5F JOS B. BACHELOR,
wafrenion. \, C., Nov. 7, 1882. so-w&sw1m.
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Starts Light Battery, !
u HnR EnRr E1SuRp n q

STAIRS Light Battery,
CAN'T HALE, FoRT HsHRR N. C.
TTlHE UNDERSIGNED. A PRIVATE IN THE ARMY
of the Confederate States respectfully hiH
self candidate for the Office of Chief Clerk of the House
of Commons of the next Legislature Considerable ae-
qnautance with the duties of the position has been acqur
ed by having been with the legislative body Of this State
for two sessions. HENRY E. COTTON.
August 26, 1859. 69-td.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-09-12

NEW Yonx, Septic.
The Times publishes Gen Popes re.
port of the recent battles 10 Virginia.
lie severely censures the conduct Of
F,ts john Porter, but speaks in the
highest terms OF the zeal Of General Me
DoweIl, Baoks, Reno. Heintzleman,
Hooker and Kearney. He attributes
the disaster of Saturday, jointly to the
bad conduct OF Porter and the failure OF
Mcclellan to send him supplies. On
these points be says: do not hesitate
to say that if the corps Of Porter h.d
attacked the enemy 10 flank on the At
ternOon Of Friday, a. he had my written
orders to do, We would bave utterly
crushed Jackson before the forces under
Lee could have reached him. Why be
did not do 30 cannot understand. Our
men we're much worn down BY the
hard service and continuous fig htine; for
many days previous We bad been short
of provisions. Our horses had no for
age for two DAYS. had teIegraphed
and written urgently for rations sod
forage to be sent, but on Sat'dy morn.
ing before the action was resumed, l
received letter from Gen. Faulkner,
written the day before at Alexandria,
stating to me that be had been directed
by Gen. Mcclellan to inform me that
rations and forage for my command
would be loaded into the cars and wag
ons ae soon a. possible, and wou send
q cavalry escort to Alexandra to bring
them up. All hope of being able t.
maintain my position whether victori'
Gus or not, vanished with this letter.
My cavalry was utterly broken down
by long service in the face Of the enemy
and bad as they were they could not
be spared from the front even If there
had been time to 60 back 80 miles to
Alexandra, and await the loading Of
trains. At the time this letter vac writ.
ten Alexandra was swarmiog With
troops, and my whole army interposed
between that place and the enemy. l at
once understood if possible that we
must finish what We had to do that day,
a. night must see Us behind Bull Run it
we wished to save our men and ami
mails.