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New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-14

KIDNAPPING IN KASsas,-On Taesds!st h; ~ 20 psry
Seneca, Kansas, Was visited at midnlsm" !" oegres
of Mssonrians, wno kidnapped Iwe.', ,,,olSssd 10
mostly children. As they lived IN sa ,,s,r yicliB
calily, tue bloodhounds ESCAPED WIN ,~ea wopsn ss
before tie alarm was given. One oia ,",cbes. sG
ceeded in freeing herself from their Of cilr $.
promptly made known th, fae,'. A,pp..ac..s.iul e
started in pursuit, bat werS C-rtaio lsr
'ssi ':. as%E the 9Etay sG sTsas es ss,
outrage. Should they bs found san'' 'A'' ~
suIumarily dealt with.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-14

Albany cotemporary, but that did not change
our opinion. Will our courteous reproVer
now tell Us what has become Of those ind'ct-
ments-whether they have been tried-and, II
not, why not
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-14

Gen. Scott thinks "Dsvis will not ee eaas'
lie will probably escape through Texas in'0 ~
leo. To the more prominent traitors wno WAY ,s
taken, l would mets out system OF Juc'c0'' ~
liberal hanging"
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-14

The Rochester Adrotiser thinks we would il
1860 have denounced ~ traitor any one whit
sbould have stated that the chronic Disunion
lists were hoping for and chuckling in ex
pectancy over tho election Of Lincoln. If Tn
Advertiser will look over our files for that year
ws think he will find evidence that We did moi
seek TO conceal the nature or purpose Of The
Breckinridge movement. The toasts drani
throughout South Carolina on the 4th OF Jul,
had an unmistakabe bearing. But we vii
tell The Adrer,iser wherein it was good dea
les, than candid in 1860. Its Editor probabl!
knew that the embryo Rebels were just a
hostile to Douglas as to Lincoln, ant
M ready to resist his Administrator
unto blood. They preferred Lincoln OF
ono ground only--they thought they would
lead tho South more unanimously into treason
in case of his election than in that of Doug
lass. OF the two men they haVed Douglas de-
cidedly the more intensely. Now The Adrer'
tiser, knowing this, ought not to have silently
allowed its party to seek votes for Douglas on
the plea that, if Lincoln should be elected the
Slave Power would incite civil war, when
that resolve extended to the election OF Doug
las as we'll There was no escape from the
present struggle save through the atject pros
tration the unmeasured humiliation, OF the
Free States at tho shrine Of aggressive Slavery.
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-14
The Republican State Central Comni"
meets at the Astor House to-day.
Arriv0l Of the Glasgow.

CAPE RAGS, Tuesday May IL W. ~,
Steamship Glasgow passed this point tbs eyen,s
en- route to New-Yofi. She brings no ia,e, NV
than that received by the Jars at Father rv'u M,
Steamship North American. which sailed ns. ~.
Quebec on Saturday, passed here at P; m' D"'
we're boarded by the Associated Press ya'n''
New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-14
To Advertisers.

Try WEEKLY TRIBUNE has the largest circulation
Of any newspaper this country u not IN me wS5a .nS
taken by the eDtcrprsIg farmer. snS bn,ar.
"s in tb cav who dee reach tho. classes can Dc 50
quite taectualy by advertising IA tHs Wahhr, n. o,,
p,ic. al line Advertisements for this weeks Issue must
be hauded IL to-day.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-02-26

OuR 14rn REGraEsr.-The boys Of this regiment
repel with vim the insinuations of Virginians that
the North Carolinians at Roanoke Island were
towards. They expect that their metal is soon to
be tested and they will do or die A correspondent
at Fort Elen whose excellent letter is too long for
our crowded columns, says:
ut is thought here that we will have some fight
ing to do down this way soon, and if we do North.
Carolina may rest assured that her sons will
give good account Of themselves, and will not dis
grace her fair fame but add star to it. to mako
it shine with more dazzling brilliancy.
Mr.. Editor, your paper is looked for here
with interest, for it stands higher in the soldiers
estimation than any paper published in North Car
olina. 1t is the only paper that can be called the
"solderis advocate" We hope it will continue to
exert its influence in our favor.
The military department at Norfolk has made re-
QUESTION for volunteers to 60 board the Confed
crate man-ofwar "Merrimac," and four from our
company have volunteered their services, and will
be sent off soon.
The soldiers in the camp are in good health and
in high spirits waiting patiently for "Uncle Abra-
hams" legions to summon them to deadly combat"
ALPHONZO.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-02-26
Confederates States Government.


The Provisional Congress met on Monday last,
Vice President Stephens in the Chair. Resolutions
of thanks were passed in favor of Mr. Cobb Pres-
dent of the Convention. and resolution to adjourn
sine die was passed, after which Mr.. Cobb made a
feeling speech and adjourned the Congress.
Atl2 o'clock on Tuesday the permanent Congress
assembled In the Senate Vice President Stephens
took the chair, and the roll being called, nineteen
Senators answered to their names. Messrs DAVIS
and Dortch Of this State, we're in their seats. On
motion of Mr.. Davis, Hon. R. NJ. T. Hunter, of Vir-
gnia, was elected President, pro tenn, of the Senate
Mr. Nash, of South Carolina, was elected principal
clerk, and our Old friend James Page, of this State
was elected principal docrkeeper.
In the House. Hon. Howell Cobb called it to
order, and quorum being present, the oath was
administered, and the House proceeded to organize
by the election of its officers. On motion of Mr..
Foote, of Tennessee Hon. Thos. s. Bocock, of Vir.
gna was elected Speaker who, on taking the chair,
made patriotic address to the House. Mr.. Dixon,
of Georgia, was elected principal clerk, and Mr..
Wynne of Alabama, principal doorkeeper. Presi'
dent Davis will be inaugurated to-day.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-02-26
Burnside Expedition.

Recent speculations have pointed to Washington
and Newbern, as the next objects of attack by Burn
side. We have believed otherwise. Our opinion
is that the feet and forces have retired to Roanoke
Island for the purpose of re6tting and organizing
the expedition preparatory to the attempt to execute
its great object of getting to the rear of Norfolk
aided by front movement of Gen. Wool. The raid
upon Elizabeth City and Edenton was simply to as.
certain the strength of our forces on the Sound
Burnside has idea Of leaving his rear liable to be
attacked. 1t is understood that the vessels which
passed up Chowan river, took the soundings up
far as Colerain on the BERTHE shore and Cannon's
Ferry or Holy's landing on the Chowan side The
impression in that quarter seems to be that he will
land his forces at Hollys landing and march to Suf
folk. We are inclined to the opinion that he will
go further up the Chowan before he lands his forces.
P. S. We have just learned that Gov. Clark has
received a dispatch from Col. Clark on the Roam
oke, that he learned from a courier from Chowan
river on Wednesday, that six eight steamers
were passing up Chowan river, loaded with troops.
gentleman who arrived here on Thursday even
ing states that the enemy, with two gunboats,
up the river, firing on both sides, as if feeling
for batteries and these were afterwards joined by
five gunboats. They had taken possession of Win
ton, and the fear that they would ascend the
river as high Murfreesborough, and strike thence
for the Railroad.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-02-26
Gts Stan0ar0.
RALEIGH: SATURDAY, FEB. %, 1862.
The News.


For ten days past the weather has been exceed
insly unpropitous Rain, slect and cloud have OBJ
scured the sun The news for the same period has
been foreboding gloomy, and almost crushing.
We give under our "War News" head what
may be considered reliable. The dispatches were
contradictory and extravagant but fearful, yet there
was enough to lead US to fear that brave west
ern BOYS, like our Roanoke lsan1 boys had suffer
ed defeat We knew it was no fault of theirs.
We were sure they did their duty, so long as effort
seeuied availins but that they were whipped at
Fort Donelson as at Roanoke Island by overwhelnl-
ing numbers and lack Of powder, we more than
feared
The defence of Fort Dontlson is no doubt one Of
The most stubborn hotly contested and fierce in the
annals of war. For four days our brave western
men stood up to the charge like wall of brass.
They performed deeds of bravery and of vaior per-
hsps unequalled but it is not in man to make
superhuman efforts On Sunday morning last Fort
Doneson FELL But it was dear bought victory to
the asSaiIants.
On Thursday last for the first time in some days,
the sun arose IN a clear sky. No cloud was to be
seen. At an early hour, the telegraph brought the
gratifying message found in our columns. Donelson
was evacuated by our troops on Sunday; but Nash
Vile was safe, and so are Pillow, and Buckner, and
Floyd and Johnston Our brave troops to the mum.
Der of 25, 900 had retired to Nashville! Thank
Heaven! We trust before going 10 press this news
will be confirmed.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-02-26
Yours, &C., H. C. JONE
THE PRODUCTION OF sALTpErRE.

Place barrels or hogsheads on couple Of logs so
as to raise them some eight or ten inches from the
barrels-theu fill with the dirt to be used; pour
water until the dirt is thoroughly saturated su
fciently so that it will leach out the nitre when
drawn off; let it stand twenty-four hours, then
draw off through small spigot holes near the bot
toms Of the barrels. The water drawn off contains
the nitre in solution, and should be stra,ed thro
cloth or carefully poured of so as to free it from
dirt and mudiness intoa clean barrel or tub; then
add clean and strong ley made Of wood ashes, in
portions, giving time to observe the effect. The
lime present will be precipitated. The quantity Of
ley to be added may be ascerta,ned BY frequent tests
made upon small quantity Of the solution in cup
or other small vessel-when tho fdTfh@ addition Of
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-02-26
NEVER GIVE UP.-The Western Democrat says

NEVER GIVE UP.-The Western Democrat says:
"Let no Southern man think Of giving up. 1t
would be better for all of US to give onehaf of what
we possess 70 sustain the war, than to lose all by
sub jugation and become the subjects of Abe Lin
con."
We 60 further than our friend Yeates. We think
it better that men of means should sacrifice all their
property for the defence of their homes and their
rights, than to submit to the humiliation of defeat
and subjugation. But there are thousands who
talk, talk, about carrying it on, who have hardly
sacrificed red yet for the cause. 1t has been the
means of making fortunes to many such men. In
old times the devil once sad ''all that man hath
will he give for his life" Were he to express an
opinion in this day, he would make different de.
cison. Some men will risk life, character, friends,
and country, for their money or their property.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-02-26

BoUNTY TO VOLUNTEERS. readers are aware
that the State Convention has passed an ordinance
giving $50 bounty to all North Carolina volunteers
for the war; This added to the $50 bounty of the
Confederate government, makes 500 in addition to
the monthly pay. Mr.. Benjamin, Secretary of War,
in late correspondence, says that all new volun-
teers for the war are entitled to $50 bounty. Are
not those who have heretofore enlisted for the war;
those who entered at the outset justly entitled to
the same bounty as new volunteers? Wei un-
derstood that some officers so construe the law and
it seems tc oe but simple justice that they should
receive it. as we'll as those who re-enlist who now
enter for the war.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-02-26
tut tHe OIVuudTu
COTTON IS KING.

The Southern Planters's Convention will soon
convene IN Memphis, for the purpose of taking into
consideration, and adopting such measures as they
may deem essentially necessary for the promotion
not only of their own interest," but that of our COM
mon country. l am in hopes they will not close
their labors, as most other conventions of similar
nature have done in passing nothing but parcel Of
resolutions. If they can conceive of no other meas
one that is better calculated to effect our pur
pose than tie one have suggested-that Of nego-
tiating loan to the government for their entire
crop of cotton-I am in hopes they will recommend
that to the favorable consideration of Congress.
There seems to be two questions of doubt in regard
to that policy. One is, how treasury notes are to
be made circulating medium, and used J the gov
ernment in the payment of its dues. The other is,
at whose risk the cotton will be until it is delivered
or brought into market. In answer to the first,
would say, let the government levy tax, draw
them in and pay them out again in payment Of its
dues-the notes to be redeemed as soon as the cot
ton is sold. In answer to the second, would say,
it ought to be at the risk of the government until
delivered at some depot or navigable stream. Not
that should feel any apprehensions about SO small
a risk, but think l can show that the government
could hold the cotton twelve months as a basis of
credit which is great desideratum with us now !;
then apply the torch to it and burn it up and save
millions of dollars to the government provided We
had to negotiate loan on our bonds at per cent,
which the government is endeavoring to do. Sup
pose the government negotiates loan Of three hun
dred millions of dollars on its bonds, bearing per
cent interest. At the expiration Of twelve months
it would owe three hundred and twenty-four mil
lions. Suppose the government negotiates loan
from the planters for their cotton at ten centssay
two hundred millions, and pays out its treasury
notes bearing no interest for it then issues one
hundred millions more to meet the present necessi
ties which the cotton vrould he worth estmAfin0 II
at fifteen cents then tax the planters and draw in its
notes and pay them out again, at the expiration of
twelve months, supposing the government has every
dollar Of its treasury notes out it would only owe
three hundred millions of dollars, and that to our
own people Whereas, if the whole sum was raised
BY putting its bonds in any foreign market It would
take it from and have tendency to impoverish our
country. -
Aftsr; having held tho cotton 'twslve months y .
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-02-26
Plack! Pluck

The need of proper arms and ammunition is Sc
verely felt at this moment throughout the Confede-
racy. We have been criminaAy negligent in not
supplying ourselves with them when we had the
chance, bat what we lack in means and material,
must BE made up in pluck,-in firm purpose to
do or die-to accomplish our independence by the
means we have and can command. Our former sue
cesses have been demaging to us-our reliance upon
England and France have been severely so. When
the South, properly viewing her own condition
her own weakness compared with the North-threw
herself upon the right-upon the arm of Divine
Proyidence-trusted to her brave leaders and SOL
ders and to her determination to triumph, nothing
could stand before her. But our successes were &C
compshed with SO little apparent effort, We grew
proud and vaunting We forgot God-drove the
Chapains from the army-became inactive, self.
confident and vainglorious. Our army, many of
them, both officers and men, have become intem-
perate and profane to great extent-and what is
the result2 In every recent conflict we have been
worsted. The upllfted arm of Providence has SEEM
ed to be against US. Let us come back to our first
position. Let US put ourselves in the right Let
the help and the blessing Of Heaven be invoked
let US feel our dependence upon Him, and throw
ourselves upon His strength. Let the country be
purged of lying, and divisions, and partysm, and
drunkenness and profanity and let US come up as
one man to the rescue of our own beloved land, and
victory shall be ours
The contest may be fierce and long continued; !;
but nation of people like ours, resting upon the
right and doing right can never be conquered, if
We resolve net to be.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-02-26
The Convention.

The proceedings of Monday, Tuesday, and We'd
nesday will be found in our columns to day.
The Convention was engaged on Thursday in con-
sdering the Ordinance to prohibit the distillatlon of
grain. Finally, substitute offered by Mr. Gimer
was adopted by vote of Sc to 81, which provides
that until the 18th of April all whiskey manutac-
tured shall be taxed thirty cents per gallon. and al
ter that time its manufacture shall be absolutely
prohibited until the lst day Of January, 1863 A
tax of 81 is also imposed all ardent spirits which
shall be brought into this State for sale after the
Ist of March next
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-02-26

basis Of credit government then sets Gre to it and
burns it up, the government would owetwenty.four
millions less thansit vonld owe provided i. raises
the money upon its bonds at par, bearing per
cent interest," based upon the faith and credit u the
government slonA. It woul6 Eaks out 81 the mar
Eet our entire crop Of cotton, which would easbis
tas planters to realize without any dileuaty twenty
Genus Tor its present years crop Of cotton. Which by
estmating the quantity of cotton for The pfesenA
year to be the same as that of the last II would
se tne planters four hundred millions Of doIhrs,
TWO hundred millions of which the planters coulsf
osef 10 the government for its support in the
way oi taxes, and then make as uuch nett profit
irom tneir farms as they would have done if both
crops had oeen brought in the market But SUD.
pose the government does not burn up the cotton,
and issues to the planters two hundred millions Of
dollars for it. then issues 6ty millions to meet ia
present necessities then negotiatcs with England or
France for twenty or thirty men Of war, to be we'll
mounted and loaded with munitions Of war. say fifty
millions more. We say to England We have the
cotton, and we know you want it. and As you are
not disposed to meddle in this Kilkenny cat fight, BY
raising the blockade, furnish US with fifty millions
OF dollars worth of steamships, munitions Of war.
&C., and We will raise it ourtesves, and force our
cotton into your market This would leave debt
OF three hundred millions of dollars. Let the gov
erauent sell the cotton at fifteen cents and it would
pay every dollar due by the government without
taxing the people the first dime. 1t would give US
strong navy, and enable US to carry on this war
successfully. We are aware that the United States
Is now out of money and out of credit, and am
sorry to say the Southern Confederacy has but very
little to brag Of
When two great nations are at war, neither hav-
ing any money or credit the scale turns upon supe-
rior fnanciering. We nave at our back King Cot
ton. ready to WELD its strength in our cause Why
not call 1t to our assistance? It could and would
furnish US with money, with navy, with munitions
of war; and give us more influence over the crowned
heads Of Europe than all the gold of California 1t
IS strange that an intelligent people will suffer
themselves ground down in poverty, when they have
such an inexhaustible source Of wealth at their
command. A COTTON pT, T,ANTER
Roanoke Martin County,
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-02-26

ley no longer produces whitsh or curdled appear
anee, the solution is right Then carefully drain it
nom the precipitate and sediment and transfer it
20 .ne pot or kettle; boil slowly at first and In
srease out not so as to boil it over. When reduced
tu,ras or threefourths, drain It off into clean
quo or trough prepa' ed for the purpose Asit coos
crystals Wlll De formed; after cryssazation ceases
wnlen WIN De In twenty-four hours, draw of the
remaining ley or liquor. then rinse the crystals with
"atei' Wnich add TO the ley drawn of. This re.
manning liquor, which contains some nitre. NAV be
used in the next operation. Spread out and dry
your salt petre-thcn box up. The principal source
OF salt-petre is the dirt found in dry limestone
caves. 1t may bs made, however, from the dirt un
der old houses, barns and kitchens.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-02-26
WAR NEWS.

FoRr DoNEIsoN AND NAsHvrLLE:-The news from
this quarter for some days has been sad and dis
heartening. On Monday last It was announced in:
the Lincoln Congress by Colfax upon the authority
of Gen. Mcclellan that Fort Donelson had surren-
dered on Sunday with Generals johnson, Buckner,
and Pillow, and IL, 600 men. >,
The Southern Telegraph announced from Chatta-
nooga, that the Fort had been taken with $4,000
prisoners, and that the city Of Nashville had sur
rendered. From Columbia, and Augusta, the tele.
graph confirmed these statements with others equal
ly dsheartening. Some doubt was thrown upon
this intelligence, when it was ascertaned that Bow
ling Green was not destroyed by the Federals on
Thursday last. A fire broke out on Thursday in
gambling house and portions Of it were destroyed.
Gen. Johnston did not evacuate Bowling Green un-
til Friday evening, and retired upon Nashville. 1t
is now said that the Confederates destroyed Bow
ling Green on Saturday But all these gloomy and
lying dispatches were put to rest by the following
received here on Thursday lost This dispatch was
confirmed by subsequent one late in the day:
OFFICE OF THE NORTH CAROLINA SrANDARp,(
Qn1o;1b N A
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ROANOKE ISLAND PKIsoSERs.-Extract from let
ter from a highly intelligent gentleman in Rich
mond, to gentleman in this City, dated February
10, 1862:
81 learn to-day that our Roanoke prisoners will
be at once paroled The two governments are about
to conclude permanent arrangements for regular
and proper exchange of prisoners. The in
tellgence from Kentucky is less favorable from our
own officers. We need more spirit and energy
both in our government and people"