Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-10-22
Northern Election-.C onfederates capture q
Steamer.
GENERAL ITEMS.

We observe that Capt. VIM J. Houston, of Dupln, is
announced candidate for reelection Solicitor Of the
I'd Judicial District.
Among the deaths of yellow fever at Wilmington
greet to the of the Rev. Dr. Drane of the Esco
pal Church Of that place. Rev. Thomas Murphy pastor of
the Roman Catholic Church of that place. and Rev. Dr. >
Corcoan of Charleston also confined with the disease
but it is believed to beapfa mild type.
The suez Canal is nearly completed and the viceroy of
Egypt that its opening shall be celebrated by
solemn fste, to which the world is invited.
We glad learn that the announcement of the death
of Col DeRosset of the Sd N. c. Regiment of wounds
received at the battle of Sharpsburg premature His
wounds rapidly healing and hopes entertained that
be can return to his family.
The Literary Board of North Carolina its late meeting
ordered the distribution of to be made for Com
mon School purposes this fall
1t is stated that Gen. VIM O. Butler the candidate for
VcePresdent the Cass ticket in ls4s has taken sides
with the Confederates in Kentucky.
The exercises at Davidson College, learn have been
resumed this session with favorable prospects than
were at first anticipated.
Rev. E. A. Bolles Agent of the Confederate States Bible
Society," obtained in Fayetteville donations to that inst
tuition of 81 200 and upwards.
The people of Fayetteville have contributed considerably
$4,000 for the relief Of the sufferers OF Wilmington.
The people of Central America determined to resist
any attempts of Lincoln to coonze that country with
emancipated blacks.
Gen. Beauregard has recently presented to Gen. Stone
wall Jackson through the hands of Major Peyop splen-
did revolver, made in Paris.
Gen. R. s. Ripley, of the Army of Northern Virginia,
has been transferred to South Carolina the request Of
Gen. Beauregard and the Governor of South Carolina
Why is it that North Carolina cannot be heard when she
applies for an experienced General to defend her Eastern
Counties?
A bucket factory has commenced operations in Saun-
dersve Washington County, Georgia, which the editor
of the Georgian says will turn from hundred
to two hundred good cypress buckets per day. They
now engaged on government contract
The Confederate forces under Col Dukes, entered Au
gusa, KY, with the from the white flags flying
from every quarter that resistance would be made
when they attacked from the hodses at all points,
This SO ncensed them that they administered the severes
punishment, killing some 800 Federals.'
John Mitchell, the Irish patriot has arrived at Rich
mond. Two of his are in the Confederate army.
Gen. Stuart's raid into Pennsylvania has created much
excitement North. They conclude it means something
No advance of Mcclellan appears to be anticipated.
Federal Treasury notes. tits sad fifty per cent dis
count in Southern Kentucky.
BEAUTIFUL ORNAxExr-It is said that acorn is
pended BY thread as bayey to touch the water in
glass or other vessel it will in few months shoot forth.
and continue grow, forming beautiful ornament for
paror. Try the experiment