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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-04-02
EdyecO,nb he in Earnest.

At a meeting of the citizens of Edgecombe, at
Tarboro, on the goth inst, the following preamble
and resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS, The military authorizes in this depart
ment of North Carolina have issued an order that
all cotton naval stores and tobacco shall be removed
west of the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad by
the 25th inst, be liable to be destroyed to pre-
vent their falling into the hands of the enemy be it
therefore resolved as the sense of this meeting
1st That in our judgment all Of the articles above
named should be promptly destroyed by fire or 9TH
erwise whenever in danger of falling into the ene
my's hands, and that q committee of three in each
Captains district be appoined by the Chair to see
to the enforcement of this resolution.
End. Believing it impossible to remove the cotton
west Of the w. and W. Railroad by the time speci-
fed we respectfully request the military authorities
to extend the time to the 10th of April and to carry
out this resolution we ask the appointment Of .
committee by the Chair to attend to this matter.
3rd. That as the earnest sense Of this meeting in
this hour of peril to the very life of our Young Re-
public believe the cultivation of cotton the pres
ent year will make inroads from the enemy, and
render the staff of life, bread scarce and we invoke
the planters of Edgccombe not to cultivate cotton
larger area than will make one acre to the hand.
4th. That we regard ardent spirits at this time
as worse enemy than the Yankees, and respectful.
ly request meeting of the Justices Of this county
70 consider the proprety OF ordering the SherlH to
seize every drop Of spirits of any kind offered for
sale, with the understanding that fair valuation
shall be paid the owner of the same and should any
one offend second time, then the Sheriff shall seize
the spirits and pour it on the ground, without com
pensation.
5th That we recommend to our citizens to re-
main at home and pursue their usual avocations,
should the fortune Of war place US temporarily un
der the enemy's control.
We are glad to see the selfsacrifce and cool, SO
bercourage displayed by our fellow-ctizens Of Edge
combe There is no wild-fire or phrensy betrayed
in the above resolutions but sensible, patriotic
view Of their responsibilities and duty in this crisis
The last resolution is eminenty wise and provdent
Let all our men who can by any possibility take u
arms, 60 to the field to defend their rights, thei
honor, and their homes, but it is equally necessary
that those who cannot go and who have not by an!
overtact laid liable to arrest should
home by the "stuff" and take caro- Of their prop
erty. Put the enemy to the test and see if he vii
violate all the laws Of war, Of nations. and of hu
manity and justice by inuring the persons or prop
erty of private citizens. Those who run away fror
home exhibit poor courage, and invite the enemy I
! acts Of rapine and vandalism.
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Our EASTERN PEoPLE.-Many Of our Eastern
people are in deplorable condition. we fear. Many
have been driven out from their homes, without
warning, having unfortunately made no provision
for their exit Their condition demands the COM
msseration and sympathy Of their fellow citizens
who as yet, are permitted to stay at home. Every
assistance should be rendered them. 1t has oc-
Cured to us, however, that those positions in the
East not in the probable track OF the enemy, are as
safe as any other portion of the State; and that
those who have been eappelsd to leave home should
seek shelter in the surrounding country, rather than
in the towns lying on the railroads, for the reason
that they are in danger Of being routed again.
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Gge Stan0arb.
RALEIGH: SATURDAY, MARCH %, 1862.
The Latest News.

The mails are day or two behind and the tele-
graph wires to be still since the death of the
excellent manager, Mr.. Pritchard, which occurred
in Richmond few days ago.
Our armies at al! points are rapidly filling up ard
the enemy is in their front pressing them in most
quarters. Bloody and desperate fighting may be
looked for in few days.
We regret to learn that Gen. "Stonewall" Jackson
who had retired some distance from Winchester Va
on the approach Of Gen. Banks large column. met
with a reverse last Sunday. The rumor went out
that Banks had retired from Winchester across the
Potomac Gen. Jackson at once moved back with
in 5 miles of Winchester and on last Sunday with
5000 men attacked Banks at the head of Is, ,000.-
The fight was desperate and bloody, lasting two
hours or more until night-fall, when Gen. jackson
was obliged to retire, with loss of several valuable
officers and 200 of his forces He at fell back
to Cedar Creek, the enemy still in pursuit. He
will perhaps be able to make stand near Staunton,
Va. This is the first reverse that "Stonewall" has
met with.
1t is almost impossible to get correct information
from Newbern. The enemy closely guards every
point. Our pckets We learn have been driven in
within day or two, and an advance is expected.
One Of our pckets was killed few nights ago
We learn that the Yankees have commenced the
republication of the Newbern Progress. The blacks
appear 10 give Gen. Burnside great trouble. 1t is
said he is anxious for their owners to come and
take them away. We do not vouch, however, for
the statement.
We hope Gen. Holmes will keep sharp eye or
his movements in Carteret, Jones and Onslow.-
There may be chance to bag regiment now ant
then. From what we learn, We apprehend that the
enemy is in possession Of Morehead City, Beaufort
and Swansboro'. The buildings at Carolina City
and the bridge across Newport, have been burned
by order of Col White commander of Fort Macon
The Fort is provisioned for eight months
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A Slight Mistake.

A late Richmond Dispatch has the following, in
proof of the liberality of Nirginians. No doubt
many of them are liberal but in this instance it hap
pencd to be exhibition of North Carolna libera-
ty. Mr. Nichols is citizen of this State and Cor
poral Of Ramseurs Artillery, which was formed IN
this City:
A LIBERAL G,FT.-"As an evidence of the de.
Termination of the people Of Virginia not to permit
the war to wane for the want of funds, we annex a
letter which received at the Treasurers office
yesterday. The spirit evinced by the "3rd Corpo
RAILS truly commendab,e and is worthy Of imita.
ton by those who have abundance OF this worlds
goods:
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WAR NEWS.
dispatch from New Orleans

THE MrssrsslrpL-A dispatch from New Orleans
dated 25th inst, says:
A special dispatch to the New Orleans Picayuns
from Memphis state that the enemy was moving
cautiously towards Decatur, Ala Another column
was moving Southwark from Columbus, and snoth.
er moving across Tennessee from the direction Of
Corinth, Miss. 1t is believed that their purpose is
TO unite their two main columns at some point nesr
the Memphis and Charleston Railroad, Or near De-
catur.
Special dispatches to the Aduertiser and Register
from Memphis, states that the bombardment at Is
land No. 10 continued desperately day and night
The main attack was upon Rucker's batteries
The Confederates were working in knee deep wa
ter, displaying great vaor Loss on our side slight.
Two Of the enemys gunboats certainly sunk.
The enemy were moving down on the west side
Of the river through swanps and back water in dug.
outs They have four saw mills at work making
lumber to build boats.
The Island is amply psss'sioned for siege, and
the Confederates are in good spirits
4 dispatch to the Charlotte Bulletin dated Rich
mond Goth inst, says
Information from Island No. 10, received last
night says heavy cannonadins On Sunday last. Two
Of the enemy's gun boats were destroyed one
sunk below Hickman, the other sunk in sisht o'
the Island.
The soldiers on the Island are in good spirit
They declare they can hold it against lbe world
The land forces of the enemy at Madrid s ss!i'
mated at 10000 Sixty of them came oo.n N
small boats, through swamps, to GayosS 40 cap
tured seven citizens formerly OF dea. 1Aewpson 8
army. -,
t,r.J onc hundred. artillery horses, bsiongiRg to
YANKEES. but were compelled TO leave the guns IS
| the enemy was close at hand.
| A dispatch from Bay St. Louis says: =" The Con-
fedesate steamers Oregon and Pamlico fought the
| Federal steamer New London, for three hours snd
| sunk her.
A steamer is now coming to the aid Of the New
London"
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Town of Washington.

We learn from rumor that the enemy came up to
Washington last week, with two or three gunboats
and landed some or 400 troops. There being no
Confederate force-the post having been previously
evacuated, the enemy Of course met with no resis-
tance. 1t is said they marched through the Streets
the band playing "Dixie" and "Old North State"
The particulars of their visit we are not in possess
sion Of except from statements which must have
come second-handed, and hence we are not disposed
to repeat them. How long the enemy remained, OF
whether he has any force there now, We have not
learned. We have, however, been panied to learn,
there are rumors in circulation, seriously affecting
the loyalty of the Mayor and other citizens of
that place. and injurious to the reputation of that
noble town, touching their conduct while the ene-
my was there, but which we are frank to say We do
not believe. Indeed, from our knowledge of the
people of that place and the County, we may, in
the absence of any positive information from respec-
table persons uho there at the tine positively
deny every jot and title we have heard, so far as
they affect the loyalty and reputation of the people,
We have received no direct information from WASH
ington since the enemy went there, and hence We
are not prepared to say what did take place; but
we must have positive testimony to convict any one
there in our estimation of having acted unworthy
Of their former reputation, or of in6delity to our
cause, before we believe it.
They have shown from the beginning of this
war, as much enthusiasm and patriotism in its sup
port as any people of the State. Washington and
Beaufort County have sent as large number of
men to the field any portion Of the State although
up to the time of Lincon's proclamation it was as
stubborn an old Union County as any.
We feel obliged to make these statements in dc.
fence of people, who, we suppose are cut of
from all intercourse with the State, and who have
not the means of selfdefence. If it can be shown,
however, that any individuals have acted traitor.
ously let the burden rest where it belongs and moi
upon community as loyal as any in the State
We shall be the last to defend any, if there be
such, who have proven themselves unworthy or dis
loyal citizens.
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COTTON AND NAVAL SroKEs.-We learn that the
c'tzens Of Beaufort and Pitt Counties, finding it
impossible to remove their cotton and naval stores
beyond the reach Of the enemy, have committed
them to the flames. We understand that P. A.
"a Atkihson Esq, Of Pitt was one of the first to set
about 400 bales
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The Government Aroused.

There are now unmistakable evidences that Pres.
dent Davis and his chief assistants are fully aroused
to the importance of the crisis. Within week or
two, unusual energy has been manifested in the ju.
dicious movement of troops and in making the ne
cessay preparations to resist the advance of the en-
emy at every available point. We heartily rejoice
at this exhibition. 1t has been painful to US to al
lude at any time to the ineciency or tardiness of
tine government in any respect, but duty to the
country and the interests of the South and the State
demanded it.
The President will find the people ready to rally
cheerfuy to his call, whenever and wherever their
services are demanded, in measures wisely and
promptly directed towards ridding the country of
the foe and in conquering peace The watchword of
the country now, as it has been, is toroard, for
aoard! Our retreats have been more disheartcning
than our reverses and the recent energy displayed
cannot but be hailed with delight by the people
Confidence in the ability, courage and wisdom Of
the government and justice to all parties is all that
is lacking to unite, consolidate and inspire our peo-
pie with determination and the certainty of success
twill be especially gratifying to the people of
Carolina to be assured of the purpose of the
government to resist vigorously and with strong
arm the advance of the invader upon North Carolina
soil. We are assured that this is to be DONE The
advance of the enemy from Newbern will be check
ed by a force commensurate with the demand
Wilmington will be defended to the last extremity,
and we are glad to learn that Gen. French is conf
dent that successful defence will be made. In the
meantime, the Albemarle country will be vigiantly
.l.l
folk Va, will be checked promptly. Let the peo-
pie every where then take courage. Let them rem
der the government all the aid in their power and
with strong arms and brave hearts, drive the inva
der from our soil.
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Gen. Gatlin.

The Goldsboro' Tribune says that Gen. Galin
was relieved of his command at his own request on
account of ill health The Tribune further states,
that he has become the object of vituperation and
unmitigated falsehood without cause, and that the
press should abstain from remarks of slanderous
character upon much injured man. We are glad
that the Tribune thus vindicates Gen. Gatlin. Our
own private information received within few days,
fully justifes the Tribu nc in its remarks
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OBITUARY NorcEs-Our friends sometimes send
us lengthy obituary notices for publication, often
not very interesting or in good taste As we do
not charge for obituary notices, we are compelled
to rewrite or abridge them which, if not so graft
flying to the writers, is at least more acceptable to
our readers Lengthy obituaries in order to secure
their publication, as written, must be accompanied
with Y or an X.
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DEATH OF Col. YARBoRouGu.-Col. Edward Var
borough, of this City, died yesterday about o'clock,
P. NJ, after brief illness. Col Y. was we'll known
as the enterprisng and genemany proprietor of the
Marlborough House, and he will be greatly missed
by his numerous acquantances and friends. lie
was worthy man and good citizen. Peace to his
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LIEUT. COLONEL CRAroN.-It is not our purpose to
take part in the controversy between Col. Sinclair
and Lieut. Colonel Grafton, Of his regiment, whom
he has caused to be arrested on certain charges
but fair play and justcs require that the public
Judgment should not be formed until all the facts
are investigated We do not know what the facts
are, but we do not believe that Col. Grafton is =
coward
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The People Moving.

All over the South there seems to be but one feel
ing and one purpose among the people to rally to
the defence of their homes and iresides and to de-
fend their rights at any cost The people have al
ways been in advance of the government in pressing
on the war. Now that the government is at work
witha vigorous hand, they rushing to its support
In North-Carolina there is no lack of men for the
war. Our people are coming up to the rescue from
every quarter. Their alacrity in filling up the
ranks and multiplying volunteers for the war, re.
Gently exceeds all former manifestations of enthu
siasm. We-will not announce how many we have
IN the field, or how many are rushing to the camps,
are going The enemy is too near us with his sharp
eyes and ears to learn all about our movements.
Glad as We would be under other circumstances to
tell what this or that County is doing, the press
should be admonished to be careful not to "tell
tales out of school," Suffice it to say, our people
are moving everywhere. Every County ispourng
out its men to do battle for the cause
We would, however, urge upon our people our
former suggestion, in regard to organizing mounted
men in every County, who at a moments warning
could rush to any assaed point to cut off the enc
my's baggage trains, attack his tanks and harrass
him in his progress Regular cavalry are scarce
and enormously expensive This lack can be sup
piled in great measure by voluntary legions, who
could fly to the aid of the regular force whenever
needed. Moreover, such a force could do immense
good at home at short distances, in cutting off
marauding and foragng parties, and in preserving
order among awless people in those Counties where
the influence Of the enemy is only partially felt
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SAFETY OF CAPT. RAND.-Wc are gratified to learn
that Capt Rand, of this County, was not killed as
reported in the battle below Newbern, but is prs-
oner His wife, who resides some seven miles from
this place, has received letter from chaplain IN
Burnside's army, dated Newbern, written for Capt.
Rand, in whica she is informed that her husband is
prisoner and doing we'll. 1t is singular crculn'
stance that this chaplain and Capt Rand class
mates at Chanel Hill-
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SArE-The greatest difficulty in the way Of the
South in the present struggle is the want Of salt
Every means to obtain supply of this article should
be resorted to. We can do without many things,
but salt is vital article.
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CAMP OF INSTRUCTION. r. II. Riddick and
Col r. C. Hill are in. charge of the two camps of
instruction near this city, aud of the brigades which
compose them.
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Yankees in Washington County.

A friend has handed us the following extract from
letter recently received from gentleman, who
lived in Plymouth prior to the taking of Roanoke
Island What the gentleman says of his own know
ledge may be implicitly relied upon, and we have
no doubt but the following facts are derived from
good sources. The occurrences mentioned must
have taken place TWO or three weeks ago.
"Some time last week, l think, one of the gun.
boats came to, off Col. Davenport's house, and a
Captain, Lieutenant and thirty men visited him.
Seeing them coming, he called his children and ne
groes up and told them to be quiet and carry their
business as usual He expected to be taken away,
but thought he would be released in a few days
answered yes. They told him they had learned he
had orders to call out the militia and that some of
the people had gone to them and craved their pro-
lection m being released from such duty and leaving
their families. He informed them that when he
received orders he obeyed, but the last order was
countermanded by the Governor, and he should not
call them out then. They informed him that they
did not intend to disturb private property, and
if he had money to. spare, to buy as many ne.
groes as he thought proper-that they were opposed
to Lincoln'S government as much as he was; en-
quired after several persops, McRae included took
brandy brought with them, and left as The wind
blew fresh, and thef boat was in DANGER otherwise
they would have seen others.
On last Sunday two regiments landed three miles
below Columbia, and marched up to town, whilst
several gunboats came up by water. They took
about all the provisions they could find, broke and
cut up furniture, destroyed and took away goods,
tore up some of the records took Dr. Lees chest ol
medicines, &C., and left next morning, after taking
away some thirty negro men, with the promise te
pay SIS per month for them. They stated to Col
Davenport when at his house that they wished the
owners of some negroes left on the island would
come and take them away.
Such is true definition Of the proclamations and
assurances they give. On Monday night, in Ply
mouth the pickets came in and reported about 12OC
of the enemy at the bridge just below town. All
the cavalry left and much confusion ensued. Bu
it was false report"
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WoRR1LL.-Our correspondents last letter from
Wilmington came too late for our last issue, and
would be of course behind for the present. Our
correspondent will please recollect that papers and
letters from Wilmington by the present mail arrange
meut are from two to three days old before reaching
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SnITHFIELD, Isle of Wight Co., va.,l
March Is. 1862. &

March 10, 1862 +
E. G. ELMoKE, ESQ.,:
Treas c. s. H., Richmond, Va.
SIR:-Enclosed please find fifty dollar Confed.
crate note which desire to present to the govern
ment, through you, for carrying on the war.
Very respectfully,
SAMUEL NICHOLS,
3rd Corp. Co. A.
1St n. C.. Art
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Ynblfc Confidence.


The Richmond Whig and the Enquirer are en-
gagged in controversy, the former affirming and
the latter denying that the administration of Mr..
Davis has not the confidence of the country. No
charge is intended by the WAig to reflect upon the
patriotism loyalty of the administration, but it
contends that it has not shown itself equal to the
crisis, and that the people SO regard it The En-
quIer replies in excellent spirit and supports the
course of the administration. The tenor Of the
Wigs position may be drawn from the following
extract:
"If President Davis were ten times as great
man as he is he would pc powerless for good without
the confidence of the country. Inferior as we are
to our adversaries in numbers and in preparations
for war, the combined energies of every man among
us, exerted to the utmost are needed to make good
our defence. A CAESAR or . Napoleon coming to
the helm of such Government as OUTS, would have
Instantly extnguished all dissent by treating all As
equals have consolidated the whole mass Of popula-
ton, and enthused it. with patriotic ardsr that
would have proved perfectly irresistible.
We consider the recovery Of this lost confidence
by the Administration so vital to our cause, that un.
pleasant as the topic is, We recur to It again.
That the Administration as originally organized
and maintained to the present time. in talents char
acter, public estimation, was not werthy Of the
Southern Confederacy, is q fact undeniable and
generally deplorcl"
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Our MAns.-Our mails by the Railroads are all
behind at present. owing to the necessary use of the
Railroads for other purposes.