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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-09-26

THE COSTscAriOS BiLL. Maj. b Perley
Poore. writing to the journal. comedies
merit to the eOnhsca,lOn ball, in the follow.
ing waif:
IL, ). claimed by the friends Of the Con
fsca,ion Act tina, dread Of it. provision.
has made the -ymPa,hiIsr. with secession
In Mary land remain quiet, and tiatlf /, bad
not been On the Statute book they wosld
have risen in arms. II many Of tbeu have
remained silently noHtral, !, has been be-
cause they were afraid 10 identify them
sel,es with the rebellion, and to thus sub
jse, their estates and their negroes to cOnfs.
cation"
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-09-26
By the President.
". II. SEwsEp. See'y Of State.

Cot. HAT wouxDED. 4 despatch from
Col. B,ai. 10 his father, last week. stated
that hs wa. in Baltimore. wounded. Ils
wa. .bot through the thigh. lie stated
that he should be able to &c, home in few
days. Tie wound WAS probably received
10 the bl:ils Of Sunday. One Of the cap
tain. wa, killed in the came engagement.
We are gra,ifej to know that tie ,njare-
OF Col. Bcal. are no, Of dangerous char.
aeier.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-09-26

The Atlantic Monthly for October Is a,
hand. with . table Of contents sea.onable
and rich. Besides the ins,allmen,s OF storie,
presented, we have q lively article upon
F" Autumn tint'," chapter on e. iious'
Buili,ps," a lengthy article Z" the Sanitary
Condition OF the Army" containing many
matters Of interest. IN comparison with sta
,is,ics Of foreign armies. and review OF the
+" Resources Of the South" These paper.
are o, torics Of perrnanen, interest. and
will DO read With satisfaction. The Allan.
tic deserves place in every household in the
land.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-09-26

PENNSYLVANIA. The enthusiasm OF the
people Of Pennsylvania. in railying to the
defence Of their State against the rebel in.
surgen,s. has been magnificent spectacle.
Ia but Few days after the call. 1000 men
had been mustered; and the whole lO0, 900
would have been shortly in the service. The
telcyraphic orders, on Saturday, to return,
excited much dissatisfaction. the men de-
arins chance to meet the enemy.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-09-26

Cap, Geo. II. Preble, Of the U. s. Steam
Sloop Oneida. has been dismissed from
the service. for allowing the rebel steamer
Ovei,o to run the blockade. The testimony
shows that be had fair chance to capture
the ves.el. but did no. Gre into her till she
VAS quite past his ship.
The Portland papers think injustice has
been done In this case; and that proper In
yestigstion will clear bin from seproaeh.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-09-26

MErAL ToR PLATES. A letter to the Press.
state. iba, IN the late trials o, iron plates in
England. the only ones that pissed the to,
were made Of iron obtained AZ Woodstock
N. ID. The English government, has taken
possession Of The mine. What i OF impOr
sanes to Name il the Tact tbs; our State
eeolosisi. are confident these VEINS extend
serO,. the line aud ineihaustb!e quan,i'
ties exist in Aroo.took county. The pig
are bought IN England a, SEQ per ton.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-09-26

AcMcrirrE,L FAiRs. TIE Annual tx
hibiuon, Of the Agricultural Societies IN
,hi. vicinity will be held as follows:
Oxford CoaHiy, sept. so, and Oct. l'i
and -
East Oxford. at Canton. on wednesday
and Thurslhy. October sab and 9sh.
West Oxford. at Frysburg, October 9Th,
9Th and 9th.
Harrison town show ON the same days as
West OK:ord.
The show at Eis; sumner was appointed
for "Wednesday and rhar-iay Of this week,
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-09-26

The Journal correspondent says; 81. 10
understood that President Lincoln Was IN.
duesd to i'sue bic Emancipation Proclama'
ton through assurances that unle" no did
90 JcG. DAVIS would fore.iAll him, and that
the sympsthies Of Europe would DO With
the section Which fret adopted this meas
ure."
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-09-26

Last Thursday was appointed BY JET.
Davis 10 bs observed ~ day Of Thantssi'-
Ing for victories won. Possibly the mem :
bsrs Of bic government bad dispatches from
Antictsm ~ dessert.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-09-26
John J. TERRY. Editor.

TERNS.--ore Dollar and finy Cer'., PES
wear, IN advance; Two poliais, at the e"d OF INC
yest. M.
Clubbing. We ~culi respeeiislly call ne
.u.aiioa oT soc a. 80. sposed - snd their ''d
In e<,.ai,ps tho cirCulaiioa ct hone raTer 10
the following onsT;
We ~tn sent
10 Copi,s. soc one y-sr, t"r
20 Copiss Zoe oas ,eaT. io' -"''"
aad one copy Co the T.fs'n eeU'"f 90 'n' ''''
The nians, mn.t aecogrsns ihr ufde''
e.. VI. psusrsin \ Co.. ~ state S"''''
Boston, and i22 Nassau suc'i, Ne~ 'o'N' "e
eit ssthsritsd sg~sis.
RJOR PRINTING ncaih executed
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-09-26

PORTLAND AND BosroS. The steamers
having been released from government ser
vice, y boat runs daily on the line, ~ usual.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-09-26

Tnrrvfs ABovr. Monday night the yard
Of Mr. s. d. Weeks, was entered, and mo"
Of tho clothes, which were lying On ~
grass, carried OF.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-09-26

The Governors oil most Of tho loyal States
ar, me. In Pennsylvania. They unanimous
II favor tho Prssidsut's proclamation.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-09-26

!lisrokr 90 rnr RrnritioS. We have
bad the pleasure Of examining some OF the
advance sheet. OF the History OF the Rebel.
lion. which |. in course Of publication by
Henry Bill, OF Norwich. Conn. We have
little dnub, that ihi, work will become tho
standard among the con,emporaneous hi,io-
RE, of the civil war. The author. Rev. j.
=. 4. Abbott. brings TO his task u mind we'll
disciplined IN historical study. and q pen to
which our literature j. already indebted !or
it, graceful and powerful delinei,ions OF
great events and great characters. lilo has
entered upon the task Of recording the events
Of this rebellion as labor OF love. and the
proof. Of his personal in,erc., in the 'uhjeci,
and literary ability, glow upon every page.
Ills history cinno, jail 20 be q ia,ori,c with
the public. Tho engraving are all upon
steel. from original designs. and are alone
worth The price Of the work.
The Publisher. agent. SIR. a. j. Walker.
. i. .an,as.ing the town. and no dobu, no " III
meet with .uec,s. commemorate with tho
merit. Of the work. livery family IN the
land should have u copy Of the book. IL
will be issued IN two volumes. the fret TO
DO delivered in the fall or winter. and the
second at the elose OF the war.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-09-26

Tho following statement, is from the zen
Of ono we'll known throughout the county /:
Mr.. Abbott. who propose. to write his
tory Of the civil war IN America. !. the same
author who wrote Biography Of Napoleon;
aud hs is. aside from this, most eminenily
qualified Tor such task. The publisher,
Mr.. Bill, has character which will ensure
the faithful performance OF his part OF the
work. In 90 far rs reputation i. concerned.
the community may res, assured that both
author and publisher Of tho proposed work
are responsible and reliable men.
I. II. BROWN.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-09-26

The Oxford Minutes are ready, and a, tn,
Office Of Alden Chase. CLERK.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1862-09-26

We e1,rse, from the Boston Journal. such
portions Of The letter Of is correspondent Z"
will furnish an ineligible account OF the
great battle.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-05-21

STATE AND County SoLIcIToRs.-We are asked if
State and County Solicitors are exempt under the
Conscript law. We have heretofore stated that
there is difference Of opinion among legal men in
regard to the exemption Of Justices Of the Peace
Our Judges are exempt-no one doubts that-if So
State Solicitors must be- County Solicitors we ap-
prehend stand in the same category with magis
trates in this State and there doubt about
the exemption of magistrates, it would perhaps be
well to consult the Secretary of War directly
that point the construction of the law is left to
his decision We are now inclined to the opinion that
both magistrates and County Solicitors are exempt
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-05-21

A FALsEHooD CoRREcTED.-A paper printed in
this City by irresponsible persons called The State
Journal) and owned by an INSCRIPTIONS clique, re-
presents Mr. Satterthwaite having said in the Con-
venton, in his remarks the Respess case, that he
would % bid " our people in the Eastern section of
the State "go to the protection of the enemy"
Mr.. Satterthwaite never said any such thing, as
every one who heard him knows. We have made
this correction at the request of friend, as We
seldom if ever see the vile sheet which thus
ISLANDERS one of our purest and best public men,
The State Journal is owned and published by men
who are worse than the worst characters of the
French revolution. 1t never tells the truth when
lie will suit its purpose better; and if it and those
who own and control it had the power to do So they
would at once bring to the block or to the galows
thousands of the best men in the State. But thank
God, they hav'nt got the power. The people are
still mighty in North Carolina.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-05-21

THE FALL OF New 0RLEANS.-The Charleston
Mercury in giving the particulars of the fall of New
Orleans, says:
"The great Mississippi steam ram had just been
launched few days, and would not have been ready
to operate in forty days more. She propeller,
with three screws and sixteen engines, to carry
twenty guns of the largest calbre. Her projection,
or RAM twenty feet of solid timber, to be shod
with an additional steel point She was three times
as large and powerful the Virginia, fioated beau
tifully, and was seagoing All the naval officers
who saw her say that she the finest ship in the
world and it is confidently asserted 10y officers of
high rank, that without gun she could have de-
stroyed the Yankee feet She was to have been
ready by the LIST of February. The contractor was
a Mr.. Tiff, a brother in-Ld0 Of Mr.. Mallory. The
wood work was finished long ago, and there has been
great anxiety and impotence about the dilatory
manner Of completing the iron work and machinery.
The people of New Orleans and the surrounding
country offered the Government and its agents all
their mechanical resources and workmen. They
declined until three days before the attack
Up to that time night work had not been put upon
the boat. 100000 bounty was, some time since,
offered to the contractor to get it ready in time
Rewards were offered to Others Lowell said, to the
remonstrances of citizens that his hands were tied
and that he could do more than he was doing
Governor Moore said that matters were going on
WELL and that the city was safe. He could do moth
ing The citizens offered money and labor to fortify
the levee between the city and the forts but their
offers were declined as unnecessary. Three days
before the appearance of the Yankee ships at New
Orleans Gov. Moore quietly departed with his chief
councillors by way of the Carrollton Railroad,
about dark, having steamboat and picket of sol
diers at that point. Anonymous letters probably
caused it. Two days before the surrender of the
city an excited crowd prepared with rope, appear
ed at the ship yard in search of the contractor Of
the Mississippi he was gone. The Mississippi
was burned and sunk by the authorities.
Our informant states that there is feeling OF
profound evaporation against the Administration
and its agents The people feel that they have been
Systematically trifled with and sacrificed"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-05-21
The Latest News,

There is really no news by the last mails. Every
,t,irr was quiet at Richmond, and the authorities
bocp to feel confident of successful resistance to
the enemys gun-boats. The Examiner speaks
with much confidence of the efficiency of the bat
,orics and river distractions The army of the Pc
,,;rsna had fallen back near the City, and General
Jobnstons head quarters were at Richmond
The enemy had shown himself in force at Smith
fold Va The impression is that Mcclellan was
ranoyinc most Of his forces from the Peninsula to
,ba south side of James River. There were no in
dicstons of an early attack upon Petersburg, but
va should net be surprised if the enemy were to
take Petersburg first, where but little or no resis
tanee will be made preparatory to the advance upon
Richmond.
The rumored advance of Burnside by way of AL
bemarie Sound and Chowan river, is not confirmed
by any thing reliable Nor is there any evidence
that the enemys boats are ascending the Roanoke
\ deserter from the Yankee gunboats says that
they suffered severely in the fight at Drurys Bluff
and that many were killed on board the Monitor
Our pickets make similar statements
The columns Of Fremont are advancing in Wes-
tern Virginia, and it is said that advanced forces
were at White Sulphur Springs. Since the attack
Of Jackson upon Mnroy, but little is known of the
movements of the enemy in the Valley. Matters
are quiet in the direction of Fredericksburg.
The latest news from Cornth indicate no early
battle in that quarter Skirmishes occur frequent
", but Halleck delays onward march.
The yellow fever had appeared at New Orleans.
Scarcity of provisions being felt in the City,
and Butler had consented to arrangements to trans
port from Mobile quantity of -four there, owned
by citizens OF New Orleans
The enemy was in possession of Pensacola. No
attack has yet been made upon Mobile. All was
quiet at Savannah and Charleston.
The enemy had not advanced far up the Missis-
sippi river. Preparations were making for resis-
lance at Vicksburg Fort Pillow and Memphis still
hold out against the enemy. Col. Morgan came
very being captured recently with his men, but
most of them succeeded in making their escape.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-05-21

FALSE CHARGEs.-The reporter of the Richmond
Dispatch stated few days ago, that some 10 of
our men recently captured by the Yankees, princi-
pally of the 9th n. c., and sd Virginia regiments,
carried to Fortress Monroe, absolutely refused to
take the obligation Of parole, avowing their unwil
to return to Richmond or to fight for the South
ern Confederacy. One of these was also said to be-
long to Lathams North Carolina battery. The next
day l: crawls out by saying that the Latham's bat
terry in question was raised in Lycnhburg and that
a majority of the 10 traitors were foreigners or
Yankees.
The fact is that Latham's North Carolina battery,
what was left of it after the Newbern fight has
been at or near Kinston ever since that battle and
has not been in Virginia. Capt Brookfeld Of the
9Th n. c. regiment, in a card in the Dispatch, of
the 16h says that only CT Of the men of his regi-
ment, II of whom were wounded, were on board of
the Yankee boat, and that less than dozen refused
to return. The Captain ought to have given the
exact number, their names, nativity and the reasons
for their course.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-05-21
q BE- 5tanOarb.
a.Ir1Gu: WEDNESDAY, MAY 81, 1862.
Public Meeting in Raleigh.

We are requested by many conservative citizens,
l., announce, that Aass Meeting of the conserva-
.;ros Of Wake County viii be held at the Court
uouse in Raleigh, on Saturday Che 31st day Of
Nm to express preference for Governor, and to
inmate candidates for the Legislature. All who
N favor of reform in the administration of
Dublic affairs, and in favor of placing our best men
!, office, and opposed to ineficeney misrule, and
fvoritis,n in the government are requested to at
tond We hope the conservative people of Wake
will come up in full force. Let the people take
chair own cause into their own hands.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-05-21

GEN. VANCE.-We learn that Col. z. B. Vance
has been appointed a Brigadier General by Presi-
dent Davis. This will be gratifying news to the peO-
pie of this section with whom the gallant "Zeb is
great favorte He will wear his new honors most
wOrthily.-ASheriUe Necs.
Col. Vance ought to have been, but has not been
appointed Brigadier but we learn that Col Cling
man has been made Brigadier. Soon after the
proclamation of Mr.. Lincoln in April, 1861, Col
Vance entered the service on foot as private, and
was elected Captain and he was subsequently on
his merits elected Colonel of a regiment. lie has
recently raised legion for the service. He has
shown himself good officer and brave man. He
acquitted himself well in the battle of Newborn and
has taken his chances for his life amid the sickness
Of camps and in the face of the enemy but then he
labored as long as he hOnOrably could to preserve
the old government and avoid war, and so he is not
to be a Brigadier. This is, however, but another
Gov. Clark appear to think that this is party war.
Nearly all their appointments of party charac-
ter. Mr.. Davis would not associate with him in his
Cabinet any one who was for the Union up to Mr.
Lincoln's proclamation; and nearly all his Briga-
diers were original SeceSsioniSts. Col. Clingman
was of this stamp, and hence his appointment. We
have no doubt, however, that he will make a much
better officer than Gen. Branch who was also APP
pointed solely on account of his politics
Party spirit destroyed the old government and
placed our liberties and our property in peril Will
the same spirit save our property and liberties?
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-05-21

pressing our second choice hoping that he may yet
be prevailed to run for The Office which he ones
filed with so much dignity and honor.
hesotce6 That while We approve the nomination.
of the people Of Carey district in the main we new
ertheless would prefer different arrangement of the
names, and possibly q substitution of one or more
Tor some Of those; however we waive>this matter,
and refer it to the superior wisdom Of the County
Convention, which may be held on Monday next
Resotoed, That the chairman Of this meeting ap-
point eleven delegates in addition to himself to re-
present this district in the Convention referred to.
Whereupon the Chair appointed the following,
viz. w. Nichols, s. D. Hail. A. C. Jones, D. S.
Fletcher, .. n. Cheek, Thos. Bailey. w. j. Suit j.
W. Scott, Jas Chandler, Edwin Beavers and Fendal
Beavers
ResolUed, That the Raleigh editors, who coincide
with in these views, be requested to publish our
proceedings j. P. BAILEY, Chairman.
A. C. JONES, Sec'y.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-05-21
POBLIC MEETING IN LICK CREEK DISTRICT


P0BLIC MEETING IN LICK CREEK DISTRICT.
At a meeting of portion of the people of Lick
Creek district on Saturday, the 18th day Of May,
1862, Mr. John P. Bailey was called to the chair,
and Mr. A. C. Jones requested to act as Secretary.
The condition of the Southern Confederacy in
general, and Of beloved State in particular,
being referred to in few remarks by Mr.. Thomas
Bailey the chair appointed the following persons,
viz: W. j. Suit Robt j. Hall, Sol. D. Hall, w. c.
Rogers, and Henry w. Nichols, a committee to
prepare resolutions expressive of the sense of this
meeting. The committee having retired for q short
time, reported the following, viz:
WHEREAS, Our country is greatly distressed and
must SO continue while an open enemy occupies any
portion of State and threatens to subjugate the
remainder; and whereas unity of action is always
essential, it is incur opinion at this crisis, pre.em
nently to our success, in this great national
struggle for freedom and independence; therefore
ReSolred, That We renounce all former party
trammels and declare purpose to aid in putting
the best and abest men in the positions of greatest
influence authority and responsibility, without re-
gard to his or their former party procvites
Resos0ed, That while we highly approve the nom-
nation of the Hon: W. A. Graham for the Office of
Governor having heard with regret that he declines
the use Of his name, we decline for the present, ex-
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-05-21
WAR NEWS.

Adcance of tue Enemy's Fleet and their reputss at
Drury's Bluff
From Richmond we have the strongest assurances
that that City will be defended to the last extremity
The following dispatches from the Petersburg
Express give all the information regard to the as
cent of the gunboats up to this writing:
RICHMOND, May 15.-The following bulletin is
upon the boards before the different newspaper
Off ,ers here!
1.-THE Federal gunboats, supposed to be the Hon
itor and Gaena opened upon our batteries at Wilton,
at about o'clock this morning, at distance of
about 500 yards. The enemy fired with great ra-
pidity and violence. Our batteries replied deliber
ately.
ONE O'CLOCK.
We have just fired the Galena and the other
gunboats have retired down the river.
Our loss is killed and 8 wounded
The GGtenG was on fire when she retired.
Our troops are in high spirits and confident of
success.
[sEcoND DESPATCH
Official from Drurys Bluff
Drugs Bluff, May 10, II A. M
SIR: We have engaged the enemy's five gunboats
for two and half hours. We fired the Galena,
Gron-clad) She has withdrawn and is going down
the river, accompanied by three wooden vessels.
Our loss in killed and wounded is small.
Respectfully your obedent servant,
E. FAKRAND.
P. S-The Monitor has left
RICHMOND, May IS, 8 p. m.-The latest report
from below, states that the Monitor and GalenG
were steaming down the river.
'Rumor says that the enerny's gun=boats, after
leaving Fort Drury, seen at City Point 1t is
also said that he was landing forces between Peters
burg and Richmond.
1t is understood that the Confederate forces I'M
der Gen. Johnston have fallen back on the west side
of Chickahominy Swamp, and apart of them were
within 8 miles of Richmond.
The Yankee Cavalry it is said remained in Suf-
folk but few hours but when they left spoke of
returning in short time to make a longer stay.
The enemy's Cavalry had also made their appear
ance near Surry Court House Va.
Gen. Jackson's victory over Milroy is said to be
complete The enemy had been routed, losing bag
gage, ammunition, and every thing else, and were
dering in the mountains. About 800 of them were
captured few days ago. Millroy's force numbered
$4,000, being the advance of Gen. Fremonts Wes-
tern Virginia Column. We hear nothing of Burn
SIDES movements. A much larger Yankee force
had occupied Washington since the attack of our
men upon the Yankee pickets there. The killing Of
two of their pickets had exasperated them.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-05-21

LIEUTENANT GovERNoR.-We notice the Conven-
ton has passed the ordinance providing for the
election of Lieutenant Governor. We think this
very important and hope some efficient man will
always be elected. that the State may not suffer
by the death of the Governor.-W Western CaroLinian
Our friend of the CdrOlinian is mistaken. No
such ordinance was passed, but we think it ought
to have been, as the people are entitled to have a
Governor of their own when the Governor dies
The Speaker of the Senate has been tried, and that
provision in the Constitution has in this instance
failed