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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-06-11

icy pursued in the threatened war with France in
the time Of John Adams, and with the same ulti-
mate purpose Butln two or three years the peo-
pie forced theminto honorable peace with France
rebnked the excuses and abuses Of power, vlnd-
Gated the constitution and turned over the Federal
governmental the principles and policy OF the dem
cratic party. To the sober second thought oil the
people," therefore, and to the ballot box, We now
appeal when again in like peril with our fathers
But il every Democrat concurred in the policy OF
prosecuting the to the utter subjugauon of the
South and the su5version Of her State Governments
with her institutions without Convention Of the
States and without overture Tor peace, we should
Just as resolutely resist the disbandng of the Dem.
ocratic party. 1t is the only party capable of carry
ing on it is the only party which has ever
conducted a to a successful issue, and the only
party which has done it without abuse Of power,
without molestation to the rights of any class Of
citizens and with pure regard to economy. All this
it has done all this if need be- it is able to do again.
If success, then, in military point of view be re-
Quired, the democrats alone can command it.
To conclude Inviting all men, without distinc-
ton of State, section, party, who are for the
Constitution as it is and the Union as it was, to
unite with US in this great work upon terms Of
perfect equality we insist that
The restoration Of the Union, whether through
peace or by war, demands the continued organiza-
ton and success of the Democratic party
That the preservation Of the Constitution de-
mands it;
The maintenance Of liberty and free dcmocratical
government demands it,
The restoration of a sound system of internal
policy demands it;
Economy and honesty in the public expenditures,
at the rate Of four millions of dollars day. de-
mand it;
The rapid accumulation Of an enormous and per-
manent public debt demand ia public debt al
ready one thousand millions of dollars and equal,
at the present rate, in three years, to England's
debt of century and half in growth;
The heavy taxation, direct and indirect State and
Federal already more than TWO hundred millions of
dollars year, eating out the substance Of the peo-
pie augmenting every year, demands it;
Reduced wages, low prices, depression Of trade,
decay of business, scarcity Of work, and impend-
ing ruin every side, demandi it;
And finally, the restoration of the concord, good
feeling and prosperity of former years demand that
the democratic party shall be maintained and made
victorious. w. A. RICHARDSON, of Ill.
A. L. KNAPP, of Illinois.
j. C. ROBINSON, Of Illinois.
JOHN LAW, of Illinois.
ID. w. VOORHEES, of Indiana.
w. ALLEN, of Ohio.
c. A. WHITE, of Ohio.
WARREN p. NOBLE, of Ohio
GEO. II. PEMBERTON. of Ohio.
JAS. r. MORGAN, OF Ohio
c. L. VALLANDINGHAM, of Ohio.
PHILIP JOHNSON. of Penna.
s. Z. ANCONA, of Penna.
GEO. X. SHELL, of Oregon.
NorE.-The names Of the absent members con-
curing in the above will be liked to the pamphlet
edition of this address.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-06-11

The Register copies article which states that
"Holden has not published the infamous Buffers
proclamation declaring under certain circumstances
the ladies' of Now Orleans women of the town.
This is not true. We published the proclamation
referred to in the Standard Of oath May.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-06-11

Col SINGELTARY.-The remains of this gallant
officer were brought to this place on Sunday morn
ing last, and inferred He was buried with the
honors of war, battalion from Camp Mangum be-
ing present under the command of Col. Wimbish.
A large concourse, including many of his warm
personal friends attended his remains to the grave
ward
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-06-11

The Register says |" Col. Johnston is in favor of
fully sustaining the administration of the Confeder-
ate government sOhib the Uar lasts" Are we to
infer from this that the Registers candidate intends
to oppose the administration as soon the war
closesa If so, why not do so at oncei It win not
do for the Register to say that Mr.. Johnston is
friendly to the administration now, but intends to
oppose il hereafter
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The Latest News.

The movements about Richmond indicate no very
speedy battle large scale Both parties are
hard up ditching-always an ominous indication for
our side The enemy's artillery and seige guns are
being put in place, which demand great sacrifice
of life on our part to take them
A sharp skirmsh occurred on Sunday between
the enemy and Hoods Texas brigade, in which our
troops drove the enemy back with loss of forty
killed and wounded. Our loss was very small
runor is in circulation that on Gen. Jackson's
moving up the Valley not far from Harrisonburg
in order to the fruits of his late victories
that one wing Of his army commanded By himself
was attacked by the enemy under Gen. Shields, and
the other wing commanded by Gen. Ewell was at
tackled by Fremont over both of whom our forces
obtained victory, taking number of prisoners
The runor is almost too good to be true There
are indications of skirmishes in which Jackson came
off best but it is thought that having secured the
booty and prisoners already taken, he will drive the
enemy before him. 1t is believed that Fremont,
Mcdowell, Shields, Gerry and DIX are endeavoring
to form junction to attack him. If he has de-
feated Shields and Fremont, it greatly lessons the
difficulties of his position. So far he has been equal
to every emergency and we have strong hope of his
final triumph.
One of the severest misfortunes which has befal-
len Gen. jackson, is the loss of the celebrated COL
Ashby, the bold leader of his Cavalry, who was
killed in one of the Skirmishes alluded to. The
whole country mourns his loss.
Rumors are afloat that the infamous Gen. Butler
has been killed in New Orleans and that Andy
Johnson the bools lincoln GoverDoy Of Tennoseao
has also been killed. fate which both of them
richly merit from Southern hands. The rumors,
however, need confirmation.
In the Southwest our affairs look gloomy tap
pears not to be doubted that Fort Pillow Fort Ran
dolph and Memphis have been evacuated, the cotton
and sugar at the latter place having been previous
ly destroyed. The Mississippi is therefore open to
the enemy, except what little resistance can be made
at Vicksburg. In addition to this, Beauregard has
evacuated Corinth, retreating into country said to
be almost destitute of food resources for his large
army. We take it for granted that necessity dicta-
ted this course. We regret it deeply. A rumor is
afoat still more damaging and disheartening 1t is
reported as coming from Northern sources that
Halleck has telegraphed to Washington that Beau
regard had been forced hurriedy out of Corinth,
and that he had captured 10 900 of his troops The
story is improbable, and we do not believe it. 1t
looks If the story had been gotten up to counter
act the influence Of Gen. Jacksons late victories.
The Confederate loss near Richmond in the late
battles is estimated at 800 in BILLED, wounded and
missing The Yankee loss is said to be two or
three times larger. Some state that 1900 of the
enemy was killed. statement not probable
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NorE.-The names of the absent members con-
curing in the above will be liked to the pamphlet
edition of this address
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-06-11

The battle near Richmond is to be s'yieO'
the battle of the Seven Pines.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-06-11

The Georgia Salt Manufacturing COmPA''
tO be permanently organized.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-30

SECESSION IN GUILFoRp.-R. b. Field.
Esq, of Guilford, has sent us a letter which
will be found in another place, relative to
Mr.. Yaw, of that town, who has beed re-
turned on the militia roll as secessionisI.
II strikes US that if MIR. Yaw is a seces.
sions', or if his sympathies are with the
traitors, ii is highly hoped that he should be
returned precisely as he has been. Such
men as he could not be relied on, to defend
the government, 10 case the enrolled militia
should be called out. His sympathies would
lead him to desert to the traitors, and it is
highly proper and important that the ceun-
try everywhere should know its friends and
its enemies. II, however, Mr.. Yaw, is not
secessionist, and sympathizer with the re-
bels, it would be the easiest thing in the
world for him to set himself right, but he
does no such thing, and only seems to be
disturbed because he was thus publicly
found out.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-30
The Guilford scccssionis,.



Mr., EDiToR;--I understand the Bel
lows Falls Argus has an article in regard to
the return of militia from Guiliord, for re-
turning the name Of Mr.. Yaw as secession,
which was added from no motive to injure
the feelings of Mr.. Yaw,-not supposing it
would ever go beyond the Adjutant-G ener-
ais Office. But il seems the duties of the
office are not so onerous but that time can
be found TO publish il in the Woodstock
Standard, from which paper the argus
probably got its information for the article
in its columns, which is reported 10 contain
great many hard names against the List
ers of Guilford. The return was made by
myself, and was not seen by the other List
ers; therefore they are not responsible for
il. But the Argus man is more culpable
for the mischief than any one else, as his
teaching for the last few years, if reports
are true, (for l seldom see the paper) has
favored most Of the pretenisons Of the ultra
Southern secessionists, and the article was
probably written from vexaton of spirit at
the loss Of secession pap, the price being
as was told by planter in Georgia some
three years since--for the purchase of a
Northern dough-face Editor, was seven
pence, which reduced TO our currency, is
twelve and a cents. | think if the argus
had not been taken in Mr.. Yaw's neighbor.
hood and am inclined TO think Mr.. Yaw
took it himself, as saw one at his house a
year or two snce-there probably would
not have been any occasion TO write the
word complained of in the returns. am
well aware that persons feeling themselves
guilty of wrong doing are apt to be sensi-
tive, which probsbly accounts for the Ar
gus mans coming to the rescue of the man
he has injured for matchmaking such a ter
ribe disease at the north as secession and
| hope he may yet repent of his transgres-
sions. If not, trust the people of Bellows
Falls will carefully watch the symptoms Of
the Editor of the Argus, and give Doct
Rockwell timely notice should apartments
be required for him at his hotel.
j trust this apology to Mr.. Yaw will have
the effect TO quiet the nerves of the Editor
of the Argus, so there will be shown no
further symptoms of vexation of spirit for
the welfare of Mr.. Yaw and all concerned.
r. B. FIELD.
Guilford, May 81, 1862.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-30
unconditional Usli0ysiSxss.

We by no means subscribe to everything
that Parson Brownlow says, but as one who
has suffered indescribably for devotion to
the Union, who has been hunted, prosecuted
and nearly killed by the Internal spirits of
secession, and who has been through it all
an unconditional Union man, he brings with
his opinions of the best policy to be employ
ed in treating the rebellion a sincerity of
purpose and a love of country that have
been tried as by fire, and should have weight
with the Government and with the people
in determining the course to be pursued in
putting down treason. In his recent speech
in Boston, he defined his own position as
follows:
While am upon this slavery question. I
may as well say all intend to say on the
subject, and that is this: / am the advocate
of the Federal Government and the army.
guarantying to all the loyal men in the
South, everywhere, well established and well
authenticated loyal men, true to the Union
and the flag OF our country--their title and
right IN and TO all of their property Zap
plause)-personal and real, including, if you
please, their negroes. (Appause.) l be-
ileve at the same time it is the bounden and
solemn duty ofthe Government to confscate
everything in the South owned by rebels
lands, moneys, negroes and everything.
tgreat applause), and although | am a pro-
slavery man, and have been all my life an
advocate af the peculiar institution. | am
here before you this evening prepared to
say what | say at home, and what | have
sand all the time, that if the South in their
madness and foliy-for the whole South is
mad and drunk, crazy and deranged-if
they 10 their mad zeal and folly press upon
tins country the issue of no slavery and the
Union, or no Union and slavery, | am for
The Union if it exterminates every institution
In the South. Tremendous applause.)
How little of such Unionism as this of
Brownlow's has been found in the Border
States the history of this rebellion thus far
most lameniably shows. We have been
favored with any quantity Of the Garrett
Davis and Powell style the conditional
Unionism that talks loudly for the Govern
ment while The Government pursues its
particular line of policy, but threatens it as
soon as it hastens to anybody else. We
have also been saiiated with the compromis-
ing Unionism of such men as Crittenden,
who have been from the outset. and are
still, in favor Of putting down rebellion by
compromising with traitors; but of the un-
conditional Unionism. that which goes for
the old flag at all risks, under all circum-
stances, and in all perils, the Border States
have furnished few such shining examples
as Parson Brownlow. And those who have
Suffered as he has, begin to understand that
treason is crime, and that Government,
has something to do besides pardoning the
shuriaied ira tors who have so persecuted
the few She were found faithful when tn.
multitude went with the rebellion.-Mont.
pelier Frsessas.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-30
Gov. Andrew.

Gov. Andrew Of Massachusetts,, has writ
ten letter to the secretary of war, out of
which probably has grown the falsehood
that New England governor, refused to
furnish troops unless the President would
sustain Gen. Hunter. 1t will be seen that
the governor, states his views as te employ
ing slaves in behalf of the nation against
traitors, ard that he is not only most through
ly loyal, but ever prompt to do his full duty.
The old Bay State may well be proud of
such noble governor. The following is
the letter:
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-30

We call particular attention TO the article
below, as showing how the abolition OF
slavery at the capital, is being received
abroad;
trfom the London Tines,
/ Neither Eng ishmen nor Frenchmen have
been forward To recognize the fact that the
10th of April, 1862, was day which will
stand in American history as the greatest
day since that of the sigaing of the Declare
ton of ludependence--lhe day OF this cen
fury which will be honored through all
time, whatever may be the destiny in store
for the Republic. When the traditions OF
sea and land victories are becoming dim,
when the grass has grown high on the
graves OF fallen heroes, that day will stand
highest in the scale Of national festivities,
and the reiormers of the second revolution
will seem to form, in the vista Of the past,
one group with the patriots Of the first. On
That Gay the people of the United States
ceased TO be slave holding nation Til
then there had been gulf fixed between
them and all those Christian nations which
had outgrown the barbarism of holding men
as slaves and now the nation has come
over to the side on which we stand. 1t i
now entitled TO act and speak as free
nation should. 1t is now qualified to act
with us, without misgiviag and without
hypocrisy, against the Slave-trade 1t is no
longer subject for the skepticism and
scorn Of the world, because of the contrast
between its profession and its practice AZ
ter struggle between the best and the
worst elements of its socety--a struggle
prolonged through two generations--it has
abolished slavery on the National territory;
and the National Government has ceased TO
be slayeholdng Power. Slavery has sunk
to be mere State institution and, depriv-
ed of national sanction and support and ex-
posed, as it now is, to the condemnation of
the American Government, together with
all other Governments, it cannot long sus-
tain itself under the scorn and loathing of
human society. As national institution it
could assume to defy foreign opinion. As
domestic. instiiution,' reprobated at
Washington as in London and Paris, its
doom is plain, and its strength is broken.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-30

NEGRoEs.-A Washington dispatch, un-
der date of the 22d inst, relates the follow
ing:
Early this morning, as the 10th New
York Regiment from Otsego and Cortland,
Gel. John d. Shaul,) was marching by the
Avenue House on its way to the river,
several of the slave-catchers now so busily
employed in the District, rushed into the
ranks and seized two out of 80 negroes who
were following the regiment, ia whose en-
ploy they are as servants.
Luckily for the would-be kidnsppers, the
muskets of the soldiers were not loaded.
Being on the march, they could not delay
long, but one clutched slave-stealer by the
throat, and another dubbed his musket, and
others fixed bayonets or commenced load
ing. Brains would have been beaten out.
had not an army officer interfered, who sub
sequently expressed his regret for having
done so. One of the men fourished a piece
oil paper as 1t II were warrant, but eye
Witnesses could see no writing upon it.
The kidnappers took no prey.
The same individuals visited the steam
boat in which the regiment embarked, bu,
met with reception which kept them from
going on board. Soldiers like those of the
10Th New York are believed to have the
advantage of the kidnappers whose game
they spoiled in point of law as well as in
mortals.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-30

INTERESTING PARTICULARS.

The statement Of Capt George Smith
who escaped from Front Royal, says our
forces were fist informed of the approach
OF the enemy by mounted negro. The
men laughed at him, but Col. Kenly was
convinced Of his truth. The long roll was
beaten, the men sprinsing hastily to arms
and forming into line by companies. The
rebels appeared suon, and, strange to say.
not a single gun was fred by the pickets OF
the lst Maryland. They may have been
surprised, owing 10 sudden turn in the
road. One company was deployed as Skin
mishers and TO support section of Khapp's
battery. The lieutenant colonel of the
Pennsylvania 29th, with a small detach-
ment Of his men, who had been acting as a
pioneer corps, also formed. The battery
discharged shot and shell nearely two hours,
until nearly all the ammunition was expend-
ed. There is no doubt of its efficiency,
but We were unable, however, to Withstand
such overwhelming force. The order was
given 10 retire, and the entire column moved
over the Shenandoah river, the retreat being
covered by company ofthe 9th New York
cavalry. The rebel force consisted of s
companies Of cavalry and regiments of in
fantry, of which two regiments of infantry
and 2 squadrons of cavalry were fording
the stream, the water being very low. The
order double quick was given, and the fed
erals took to the pike where another stand
was made, the colonel urging his men to
fight TO the last. The rebel cavalry dis
pl' yed the black flag and many shots were
exchanged, when the New York cavalry,
who were still in the rear, broke and retreat
ed, riding pell nell through the ranks of our
infantry. Part of the latter retreated to
wheat field and there made another stand.
firing rapidly and with precision. Present.
ly, on came the rebel cavalry, cutting right
and left, yelling like Indians. In some in
stances, neither the dying nor wounded were
spared, and in two instances the captain saw
them shot in the head while lying on the
roadside. He told the men they had better
return to the pike and escape as best taey
could. The rest of this story, relating to
the captains escape, is not important. There
were only companies engaged in the fight
the rest of the regiment being on picket duty
and as provost guard at Front Royal.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-30
VERMONT CENTRAL AND srLIly,,
RAILROADS.

On and after Monday, May &c, ls62, trains viii run s
TRaIss GOING soUrH Am E.sTe-sIaii train ,ra,,. b.
g Aoint al 20 A. NJ. 81 Adams At 30 VI Burjn,
a. 10 A. d., connecting AZ White River Junciou mi
trains for and from Wells River S. Iohnstnrv Iiits.
and With northern Railroad for Boson lowell Wsrsz
&C, connecting at Bellows Pals with Cheshire Raiirs ~
ii"ston aud With Vermont Valley Railroad IN sprng7
New Haven. and Nr~ York
NIGHT hxrREss leaves OsdenshnrRh al 1900 NJ Va.
trl s5D r. NJ, itouse's Point at 10 N AMI arfH,,
IN boston AZ $50 A. " connecting at Bellows fss -
tesre Railroad for Boston and Worcester ard wi, ys
mont valley Aiiroad for Springfield New Havea aud ",
Trains going North and Hsst--Man train leaves Bosa
~ 80 u via Lowell, Lawrence, Fchbarxh Lac
sprlnghed at 40 A. NJ Bellows Falls ~ IS r. ~ sas
nsft1s At hite River Junction With Northern RAirl
rom Boston and with psssnmpsc Iailroad for and fra
O. ohhshnry aud litteten arriving at burlington So
$50 A VI.
NIGar fxPREss TRAM leaves Bellows Fails AZ l5PK
Receiving passengers from Vermont Valley Railroad aTa
New York at % A. and from Cheshire Railrcaa Isl
ing heston at 400 2. N connecting White River Juu
non Win tfae leaving Boston 80 p NJ. via Lowell
az w r N via lawrence Leave White River Iunetg5i
li.ao = NJ arriving at Burlington az $50 A. NJ Row
font az 20 A. arrive at Moatreal at l0.Qo A. NJ Al
~ enh al u 40 p NJ psefng with Grand TFs
Trains For Detroit, Chicago. and the West.
ew and beautiful sleeping cars are attached To both
nght express trains running between Ronses Point a
boston, and between Rouse Puint and Trey.
ihroagh tickets for Chicago aud the West for sale
principal stations a NFRItftI saul
ST. Athaas, VI, May 2o 1859 2
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-30

The excitement at Baltimore continued
Monday morning, All who uttered dislovaI
sentiments were knocked down. Bal,imore
street from Calvert to Holiday, was crowd
eu ana there was quite an excitement the
crowd chasing obnoxious peopl. demanded
the display of the flag from ali newsn.nor.
On''eS and public buildings. All complied
except the News sheet, which office Is clos.
ca and abandoned. The excitement is fear.
ial and prominent secessionists have aisan
peared from the streets. The military bar.
'Ae" no part IN those movements. A re-
ef"'''ng office has just been opened on Bali.
more street. displaying flag bearing the in,
scfip'ion' Recruiting ofRce ofthe Ia Mr..
land Avengers"
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1862-05-30

Since the news of the sharp fighting in
The Shenandoah valley and acres the Poto-
mac there is much anxiety to hear from the
Vermont Cavalry. No mention has been
made OF them in any of the dispatches. and
we are inclined to think that they had left
win the other troops who had been taken
from Banks TO reinforce Mcdowell. If
they had been with Banks it seems limos.
sibie that no allusion would have been made
to them in any of the reports.