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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1862-11-17

ARRESTED. .--Messrs. J. N. Catlett, Of Cat
lets S Station, and VIM. P Quiesenbury Of
FauQuier, were this morning, arrested at the
Orange and Alex andria Railroad depot. when
about to leave in the cars for theig homes, and
taken to the Provost Marsha's Office. We
learn that they are to be sent TO Washington
this evening. The charges against them, have
not been made public.
Preparations are. making fox the construc~
tion Of tence across ttle Long Bridge to sep
arate the railroad track from the wagon road
Several fatal accidents have recently occurred
IN consequence Of horses taking fright at the
locomotive.
SICK SOLDIERS. "A train of ten or twelve
cars with sick Federal soldiers, from Manassas
Junction, reached here yesterday afternoon, and
proceeded to Washington There were three
deaths on the cars during the tri p,
The Baltimore American argues in favor Of
combining everything for the capture Of
Richmond, which it contends is necessity,
if the war is to be successfully prosecuted.
Cen Sherburne has left Washington, for
Fortress Monroe, with nearly 200 Confederate
prisoners, to be exchanged.
The y. Y Commercial has letter from "a
person having the best opportunity for observa-
tion in Gen, Sigel's corps giving graphic
description of the horrors of war; and the hab-
it's and doings Of many Of the German Off
GERS and soldiers In Virginia, he declares that
these devastations have prevented or crushed
out Union feeling, and enumerates cases of dis
tress inflicted upon women and children and
peaceable citizens. He says Hoymarket was
yantonly burned. The Baltimore American,
commenting upon the letter, whilst acquitting
Gen. Sigel of an intention to permit or counte-
nance the outrages mentioned says, surely,
the government should devise some plan to pro
tect its own interests, SO perilled by the mis-
conduct OF those who have rallied TO the flag
Mr.. Brady, in the Wheeling Council, stated
q few days ago, that the Legislature at Wheel
lug will convene early next month.
The reported frauds on the \. /. Custom
House. are said to amount to near 9 million OF
dollars The Cincinnati Commercial has let
ter which states that, about three weeks ago,
sixteen Union Kentucklans were hung near
Cumberland Gap, by Confederate partlzans,
who had surrounded and captured them. The
strongest denuncations are made against such
inhuman conduct
~~ry51cpA ApER RRJERS N N'TED -
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FROM THE FRONT.
!slacia Dispatch to the Nev York Herald. !


!sracal Dispatch to the Ne1 York Hersld|
! WASHINGTON, Nov Il -One Of the Her
aid correspondents just arri7ad from Har~
per- Ferry, reports that Stonewall jackson has
moved ms E3Tces from the vicinity Of Front
Royal, This :uarch was made on Monday and
tuesday last. His army is now encamped at
! lughtown, seven miles from Winchester, on
| The Romney turnpike His force is yariously
estimated at from twenty-five to forty thousand
All agree that he has with him forty pieces Of
artillery.
A report is current that the Federal picketa
between Alexandria and Fairfax Court House
were attacked this afternoon, bat up to This
time there has been no confirmation OF the IL
| NOR.
| Part Of General Sturgis' command occupied
| " arrenton Sulphur Springs On Tuesday mor
| ing, The force upon the Rappahannock at
| that point is deemed sufficient to prevent any
interference with the reconstruction Of the raj
| road bridge
Gen pleasanton's cavalry is resting from is
recent arduous iabors III strong position,
where it will be useful to prevent flank move.
| ment OF the enemy
The recent bold raid Of the Confederates at
| Markham station, created much surprise It
| Was perpetrated by the 1th Virginia cavalry
lhe men paroled there will be sent TO the rear.
THE PoToMAC LINES The order tor the or
ganIzation Of the e. S. army in three grand divi-
| ions is announced at headq quarters 70 bo formed
and commanded as follows: The Second and
Ninth Corps will form the right grand diyi-
sion will be commanded by General Sum-
ner. The. First and Sixth Corps will form the
left grand division, aud will be commanded by
Gen. Franklin. The Third and Fifth Corps
will form the centre grand division and will be
commanded by Gen Hooker The Eleventh
Corps Will constitute o reserve force under the
command Of fGen SigeI Various rumors were
In circulation yesterday as to the whereabouts OF
the Confederate General Jackson and bis army
1t was reported that he was approaching Har-
per $ Ferry from Winchester and again that
he was near Hancock, Maryland, marching to-
ward Cumberland No authentic information
however, was received
The parties continue TO quarrel with ons
another about the responsibility In the case Of
the arrest and Imprisonment Of Mrs. Brins-
made The Washington correspondent Of the
New York Tribune says: ''Colonel Baker,
Chief OF the War Department Detectives, de-
MES some Of the statements made By Superin~
tendent KenDedv in the case Of Mrs Brins~
made.
| A letter from Gov johnson, of Tennessee,
| to President Lincoln, is published, in relation
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A letter from Gov. Johnson of Tennessee,
to President Lincoln, is published, in relation
to Gen Buell., in which the latter is most &C.
verely censured, and an intimatlon made that
he is more partial to Secessionists than to
Union men, and in favor Of the establishment
Of the Southern Confederacy. There appears
to be very Eo.S;er feeling existing between the
Governor and The General.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-02-05
The Latest News,

Northern dates to the 2sth ult were received by
the press, ria flag of truce at Norfolk on the 29th
Bishop Ames of the NJ. E. c., North, and Hon.
Hamilton Fish of New-York, have been appointed
Commissioners by Lincoln to visit the prisoners of
war in the Southern States, to relieve their neces-
sties
The news of the battle of Bowling Green caused
great excitement at Washington City. The rumor
is doubtless unfounded
A disastrous fire had occurred in Bostcn.
The Knoxville Register says that ~ Crittenden
is now at Lexington, with the maiI body of his
forces. 1t also states upon good authority that the
attack upon the Yankees at Somerset was theresult
OF unanimous decision of council of war, and
that Gen. Crittenden and every officer behaved with
propriety and gallantry. We hope an investigation
will be had so that the facts may be brought out
The Yankees are committing depredatlons in
Western Virginia. Logan County Court House had
been burned down by them.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-02-05
Tle StanDar1.
RALEIGH: SATURDAY, FEB. 1, 1862.
The Convention.

The proceedings Of Wednesday and Thursday
are excluded to day. by the pressure OF other matter
On Wednesday number of ordinances and reso-
lutons were presented. Those of most general IN
terest were resolution of Mr.. Rayner to inquire
into the expediency Of abolishing the Council OF
State: resolution of Mr.. Bagley, proposing that
after tha. day the Convention would entertain no
new propositions other than those relating to Con:
stitutional amendments; resolution by Mr.. Smith,
nj Johnston. inouiring of the Banks of the State
whether they will continue to receive State Treas
urv notes on deposte, and if not, recommend-
ing the repeal OF the act exelnpt'ng them from
the penalty for failing to redeem their notes IN
specie SC; and resolution by Mr.. Mitchell, en-
curing into the past and prospective military e&-
neDsps of the State. The resolution of Mr.. " ood
lin. declaring it to be the of the Convention
that Bank be established on the funds and faith OF
the State, with capital of tive millions, was made
the special order for u o'clock on Monday next
The special order at II o'clock, the ordinance to
create the office of Lieutenant Governor was post
roned until Friday The ordinance to encourage
tie mining and manufacturing of salt IN the interior
OF the State, alter some aIeiuieils P'See1 'H "se
ond and third readings The rest Of the session
was consumed in the consideration of Mr.. Badger s
ordinance to repeal portions of the stay law. Mr..
Badger addressed the Convention at some length,
and gave way to motion to adjourn.
On 7hursdcy, after the morning business was
disposed Of Mr.. Badger resumed the floor, and con-
clrded his argument in opposition to the Stay-law
He was followed by Mr. Satter;hwaite, Col. Brown
and Mr.. Woodtin At the conclusion of Mr. W ood
fms remarks, on motion of Mr. Graham the Con
yention adjourned. The subject will probably be
DISPOSED of to- day, Friday.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-02-05
War NewA.

Since the battle of Somerset, but little has occur
red at any point occupied by the army Of much in
terest 1t seems to be understood that that battle
was not so damaging to US was at first supposed,
but We have not been able to discover wherein. The
loss of such a man as Zolcoffer, whose daring
bravery in the battle is highly spoken Of is damage
enough for one campaign. The illjudged advance
and consequent defeat are attributed to the misead
lngs OF the scouts and the drunkenness of Gen.
Cr'ttenden The correspondent Of the Charleston
us'cury speaks out very plainly. Nothing has been
heard OF our forces since they purposed to halt at
Monticello and make stand ---
The Yankees, it is alleged, have cut off commu-
ncation between Fort Pulaski and Savannah, but it
is denied. Every confidence is expressed in the
ability OF our forces to resist an attack upon the
city. Fort Pulaski has provisions for SIX months.
The large Federal force thrown between Bowling
Green and Columbus looks threatening. General
Beauregard has gone to Columbus. We hope he
will arrive in time to drive them back. The pinch
OF the war is becoming serious in Kentucky.
Northern accounts state the rumor of battle at
Bowling Green. but no one believes it --
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-02-05

TIE 1sDrAs TREATIES IN CoNaREss, The Rich
mond Examiner says that Congress is unders TODD
to have made large appropriation out Of the Con
federate Treasury to comply in part with treaty
stipulations made with the Indian tribes These
treaties as yet undivulged They are understood
to comprise the Greeks, the Choctaws and Chick
asaws, the Seminoles, the Cherokees, the Osages,
the Quapaws, the Senecas and Shawnees, the Cam
anches and the Resome Indians. Of the aggregate
amount appropriated by the Act Of Congress. the
sum of s2s5, ,s27-being the whole amount Of ar
rearagss, annual payments and interest due the
several tribes as on the 90th Of December LASTS
ordered to be paid in coin should the President so
direct We learn that the act also makes an appro-
priation Of $50 900 to purchase the coin. We have
only to add that it seems TO be indispensable act
Of public justice that these treaties should be pub
ished thai the people may understand and sssituate
the advantages which they ofer, snd which have
induced our government to assume the payment of
Federal arrearages to them to the amount Of nearly
three hundred thousand dollanAsESar. N1sssI.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-02-05
UNCLE JERRY.
The following homely but touching verses are from
pen Of DR.. William Il Holconbe of Virginia:

The following homely but touching from the
pen Of DR.. William Il. Holcombe, Of Virginia:
Why, Jerry, what means all this sadness and fears
Here your bitters mani why do you cryi
w" told yon Ia sell you? the trader that's here?
By POUNDS! sir, be told you a lie!
When sell the gold ring from my dead mothers hand
Or the sword which my grandfather bore, >.
"hen at Gultord bis troopers made such bold stand,
will sell you-and not before
Why don't you remember my face as a boys,
When often | sat on your knee, 80
" hllst you sang, in your rugged monotonous voice.
Your foolish old ballads to me? a. -
wept at your sad ones, apd laughed at your gay,
And made you repeat them all Ger; 1G
Ah: when forget my life's happiest day, &
will sell you-and not bcforel ss-gas
You made me the boat which Iaunehed on the tide
And my traps for the birds in the snow;s
You led my bay pony, and taught me to ride.
And half the good things which know.
You wept like child when thsy sent me to school,
To be absent for six months q more
When you q villain, or I am lbol,
| will sell you-and not hefsrs. /
Nporer:y's cup am sentenced 70 drsiu. 4,
will part with you last IT them al ); -
Houi kindness, Ola Jerry, would double my pain,
And your sosrow1 efnbittcr my fall r )
II fate or misfortune should cause us to part,
There's God will unite US once more
Go drink my good health aud consoe your old heart,
And love me and serve as before. $50
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Injustice to Officers and Soldiers.

A resolution passed by the Legislature in Septem.
Der last, provides that the expense Of transporta
ton Of all necessary articles Of clothing, provisions
and munitions Of war, furnished by private dona-
tons for the use of the officers and soldiers in the
public service of North, Carolina, be paid by the
State; and also the Railroad fare of soldiers on fur
Tough; also recruits, aid soldiers honorably dis
charged, in passing and returning by permission of
their commanding officers, be paid by the State"
This is the law. No one has right to change or
disregard it. Yet we learn that the Adjutant Gen
era, in granting or approving furlouehs, is in the
habit Of adding proviso that the officer or soldier
pay his own fare on the Railroad The law says
his fare shall be paid BY The State. The soldier re-
ceives little enough any way for what he undergoes
for his country. When he wants TO visit his family,
and obtains furlough for the purpose it is hard for
him to have to pay out one or two months wages
perhaps all the money he has saved-for Railroad
fare. The State two-thirds Of some Of the
Reads, and onehalf of the others and in paying
the soldiers fare, she pays to large extent into
her own pocket. We have heard of one soldier who
was put off the Central Road cars, because, though
he had urlough, he had no money with which to
pay his fare; and the Concord Flag mentions anoth-
er who was put off at night in cold and drenching
rain. Favored officials, who pocket good salaries in
the war peace or peace establishment in Raleigh
and elsewhere, may look with Indifference on this
unjust treatment Of the soldiers; but the people
have right to demand that the law be executed in
good faith as stands on the statute book and that
10 conditions shall be attached to by the Adutant
General or any one else. Let every soldier who
thinks proper to claim the privilege while on fur
lough be carried free of charge, and let the State,
as the law pledges her to do, pay his fare. Public
officers have right to repudiate this pledge
than they would have to repudiate State debt.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-02-05

SELF RELIAScE.-While we have sympathized
with the general anxiety that the European powers
would break the blockade aud recognise the South
ern Confederacy at an early day, we have not be-
lieved that the war wagug with the North
could be honorably terminated except by the PROV
ess and valor of our own arms The South must
meet the foe and vanqush him, in order to peace on
proper terms, and Its maintenance in future. The
interference of Europe allies to whip the North
need not be expected nor is it desirable. When
We have courageously maintained our position, and
driven back the invader, then may dictate terms
such as the North will accept; but until that is done
by our own arms, we need not anticipate. an honor
able or lasting peace.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-02-05

MILITARY EorIpMES1s.-Our friends sometimes
write us letters Of inquiry about military uniforms,
swords, belts, &c. Where are they to be had If
they will look over our advertising columns, they
will sec that Mr. o. s. Baldwin, of Wilmington
furnishes military uniforms, &C., of the best STYLE
made to order; and that Mr.. T. S. Whitaker, of
Wilmington, has on hand fine lot of swords and
belts, Wilmington make) at reasonable rates. A
letter to those gentlemen will secure all the infor
nation desired, as to kind, quality and price, They
will forward to order for cash, by Express.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-02-05

PAYMENTS DEE DECEASED SOLDIERS The Treasury
Department has determined rule for the payment
OF the claims of deceased soldiers. requiring the
intervention Of an administration, where the amount
due exceeds one hundred dollars, otherwise not
When there is no administrator, payment will be
made first to the widow second, TO the child OF
children Tor If minor to the guardian producing the
proper certificate under the seal Of the court third
to the father fourth, to the mother; 9th, to the
brothers and sisters and lastly to the general heirs
The claiming heir must produce his or her affidavit
and that Of two disinterested persons stating the
relationship. and that there is other person enti
tied to claim
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saal -337 3A0@3<u3T :uaAQEAI1 A<LI0aAj ArXOE 4ar
TINE, and on that account would have been more
available for coast defence frontier defence, than
thrice their number of militia,

tine, and on that account, would have been more
available for coast defence frontier Defence than
thrice their number of militia.
but 1t is not our purpose at present to pursue the
subject further. The defence of the State, so i'm
Portant to US all, mast not be put n jeopardy by
incompetent or b!undering officials. Our people
must not be divided into classes, or rendered dis
contented, or impressed with the idea that any por
lion OF them have been treated unustly, as the re-
suit of the unconsidered, or ill considered, or
wise action of those in charge of our military af.
fairs 1t is not enough in crisis like this, to at
tempt to do but those who hold the helm must
know hoo to do. and hon to direct others Nor
Is it enough to do and then undo for Ne blunder of
to-day may become the calamity of tomorrow
Responsibility, too, must be assumed The Aaju-
tant General is not the Governor Of the Stats.--
He is only the right hand of the Governor, who is
held responsible for all his acts That he is able
military man we entertain no doubt; but he has
not shown himself at all familiar with the habits
and feelings of our people, and he is not remarkable
for his fund of common sense The people look to
Gov. Clark to hold the helm firmly and wisely in
this crisis. lie is the Governor, and not General
Martin We have spoken plainly and to the point,
and we mean what we say. This is time to
mnce words The State must be defended and the
war prosecuted to the fast extremity; and the peo
pie of the State have right to expect that those in
authority who conduct the war; will do so in such
way as to keep our people unit and to make all
our resources available in the conflict.
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DIE u.

In 0oldsboro on tho e5tA ult Miss Macy Am. daugh.
ter Of James H. and Sophia Palmer 10 The lsh year es
her age. ~ .. =.
At his resdsoosnsar Nsw Hill Wake Coosty n. c o.
Years months md aa days Be was toidiern the
Of 1912 and served at Norfolk VS. until Pesce was made
The deceased IN aged widow, and many children.
was kind and aectionste husband Afherssd neghbor:
Their loss is his et@nsi in AS&bU ass ssdsnce that
bis soul is at rest II sesms Mat oeeso much
esteemed by aif who knew h thus b cut down
bot the will Of the Lord be dome The of tbs ess
been well scquainted Nith Ae A6eeisea for many -
and say with truth, hs ~ ssepeeaH We Tno'
sostsjus esu,A sssss. .ssssss = a. II
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Secrecy Rsmored from Military Bill.

RICHMOND, Jan. 2s.--Congress to-day removed
secrecy from the Military Bill.
1t provides for the reorganization of companies
battalions and regiments, authorizing that IN all
cases of an election for oncers, it shall be filled by
regiments and battalions, as the case may be- In
case vacancies occur after organization, the Offices
shall be filled by promotion.
Officers may also be appointed by the President
to raise regiments battalions and companies, but
such officers are not to receive pay or commissions
until the organization Of their commands If they
fail in months from date Of appointment to raise
regiments, battaons or companies as the case may
be- their appointment is to cease.
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CoRREsPoSpEsrs.-Ours space is so filed up that
We must beg the indulgence Of correspondents
For this1ause and account of the delay to bring
it out before the excellent article on our coast de-
fences does not appear most Of it having been an
ticipated in our columns.
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For the Standard.
THE TWELVE MONTHS MEN.
Fort BEE, near Smithfield, Va,
Jan. "a, 1862.


W. W. HOLDEN, ESQ. -
Dear Sir: see that the idea is current in some
quarters, that plan on foot to force all of the
twelve months men to remain in the Service. l
admit that it is imperative that the army should be
kept full, and that every point should be well guard
ed The places OF the twelve months men must be
filed at the expiration of their terms. But is it
just and equitable to force us to remain, when there
are thousands at home enjoying all the comforts of
lifc who have borne no part Of the burden of this
war? Why should they not step into our places,
and let US visit once more our wives and almost Or
phan children, and our friends? Why not give US
little rest from the tolls and hardships of camp
and thus enable us to recruit and make better ar
rangenents in future for our families9 We do not
ask to be exempt in future. Other demands are to
be made for men, ana | am sure the present twelve
months men will ra ly to the call of their country
almost to man. if the proper course is pursued
But to attempt to t'rce them is an infringement OF
the rights for which they have been struggling, and
could only terminate in evil. 1: would be we'll for
the government to put those men into the traces,
who talk of compelling US to re enlist They know
nothing about the hardships of the war, and hence
they talk like bloated swelled heads. Many such
characters no doubt are found among those who
were very anxious for the fight at FIRST but who
have been too cowardly to face the music. Let
them come and take our places, at least, until we
can visit our families for few days, and then they
can retire, and we will resume our places in the
ranks. A SOLDIER.
We think we can confidently assure our cores
pondent that no attempt will be made to force the
twelve months men to remain In service beyond
their time No one now has the power thus to
force them; and We have no idea that the Confede
rate Congress, or the Legislatures or Conventions
Of the States will grant or exercise such power
places of the twelve months men and We have no
doubt that thousands of these brave men them
selves will return to the service, after short visit
to their homes especially if the cause should appear
to be in peril. ..--...s.
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sERAoNs.-A pressure of other matters has caused
us to overlook the proper acknowledgement of two
excellent sermons, received within few weeks,
froin their respective authors, for which we are
obliged. The first was by Rev. Mr.. Welons,
Editor of the Christian Sun, Suffolk, Va, and the
other by Rev. Mr. Smith, pastor of the Presbyterian
Church in Greensboro. They were delivered to in
teresed audiences and full of patriotic and sound
Christian views, such we would expect from their
authors, and will doubtless do good.