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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-15
Western Virginia.

The following letter is only one Of many which
speak Of the exposed condition of Western Virginia
to the ravages of the Yankees during the present
winter. The removal Of our troops from that quar-
ter was the signal for the advance Of the enemy
The government We are glad to see, is looking to
the matter, and has ordered troops to that region
The letter is from the correspondence of the Rich.
mond Dispatch:
LYNcHBuRc, Va, Jan. s, 1862.
Intelligence of undoubted character, which may
possibly reach you in advance of my letter. has been
received here from the forces under Gen. Johnston,
at camp Allegheny to the effect that that camp has
been abandoned, and that the command has retired
to Monterey. This movement was brought about
from apprehensions of being outfanked BY the enc
my, who had appeared in the neighborhood in very
large force. The particulars of the retreat have
that the the Yankees have occupied Huntersville in
large force-only few miles distant from the camp
at Allegheny. previously held by our forces. Hun.
tersville is only some thirty forty miles from the
Virginia Central Railroad and it is greatly feared
that, without prompt measures, trouble may arise
in that quarter. In this connection, it may no! be
improper to allude to the threatening aspect of af
fars-the encroachments of the vandals towards the
Virginia and Tennessee road Already have they
S~~AA 81" AoiSS oiASy uieo VI Suio Iooo
they are continually depredating in the counties
which have been evacuated by our forces, carrying
destruction wherever they go. A large quantity Of
provisions, which was left at Peterstown by Floyd,
it is feared, has fallen into their hands, or has been
destroyed, from latest accounts from that section
they had been within few miles of that place.
might mention individual instances of insult, in
jury, and robbery committed on our citizens by
these maraudng parties, which have been related to
me by persons recently from that section Of country,
but space forbids, and hasten on but allow me to
state, defore closing this head that from infor-
nation which reaches US every day from the section
referred to- ten days will not elapse before the Vr
ginia anu Tennessee Railroad is bockaded if worse
fale docs not oefall it. Prompt measures must be
adopted by the Government and what is done must
be done Immediately, if are to be saved not only
vast deal of trouble, expense, and Inconvenience,
but suffering WELL 1t is true the timely warm
ing" has been previously sounded by the Dispatch
and its correspondent from this scction and what
write this topic may be stale, but the Importance
of the subject is great that were it thricetod
tale it should be repeated again. until needed by the
authorities, and the proper measures adopted for
the defence of this most important line of commune
cation.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-15

GEN. MAGRuDER-Gov. Letcher, of Virginia, has
authorized Gen. Magruder to call out the militia of
nineteen counties besides the militia of the city Of
Richmond, in the event Of the cnemy's advance.
Gen. Magruder has called for the strength of several
regiments and requested the commandants 70 notify
the men that their services may be required at any
day. The call has caused much excitement the
people expecting to be called into active service
Events on the Peninsula look very much like it
We hope they will be ready to repel the enemy
promptly.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-15

BANK MORE ENGRAv1SG-For the most part since
be war kegan, the South has found much difficulty
b procuring an engraver who could produce re-
Pectable engraving for Bank note Or government
Feasury hote Treasurer Courts has succeeded in
tb:aining good engraving from New Orleans en-
faver ft the Treasury bills authorized by the
tonYentich The bills of $780, are really clever in
ppearanc and highly creditable to the engraver
pd the Treasurer. We observe also an establish
bent is inloperaton in Richmond of the same char
tter G2d bank note paper is a desideratam,
bwever, YET in the South Indeed, we have seen
% good whiting paper Of Southern manufacture.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-15

At an election for field officers of the 4Sth regi
tnent of militia, of Alamance county, on the 4th
inst the following were elected: W. A. Albright
Colonel; G. NJ. Lea, Lieutenant Colonel; and A. E.
Euliss, Major
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-15

THs RErREAr OF GEN. PRIcK-A gentleman Who
arrived in the city yesterday direct from Springfield
(Mo.,l reports that Gen. Rrce reached there about
sesen days ago with an army Of $4,000 men, all of
whom had been mustered into tho Confederate ser.
vice. Our last accounts Of him from the St Louis
papers Of the 9th ult, reported him several days
previous at Hefmansv,lle Polt county, which pro-
6sbiy not more than fifty sixty miles from Spring.
feld-Memphis appeal, 4tA inst.
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Cotton Seed Soap.

MOVEMENT OF TRooPs.-Several regiments have
been ordered at different points on the coast within
a few days. Col. Avery's regiment is quartered at
Newbern for the present, we believe. Col. Leayen-
thropes will bivouack in the neighborhood Of Will
mington. These are fine regiments, and will do
good service.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-15

DRowNED-Mr A. B. Utley, formerly Of Chat
lam, but residing, in Wilmington, was drowned last
veek, by falling off the wharf into Cape Fear River.
lie was about 60 years Of age
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-15

COL CLARKE's REGIMENT.-We are glad to learn
from the Petersburg Erpress that this regiment of
N c. volunteers is at length comfortably quartered
ppon The Model Farm" near Petersburg, in capa-
Eous Buildings we'll warmed. y,
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-15

| WESTERN V1RG1N1A-The Richmond Dispateh
lars, that in addition to other troops, one of Gen.
Floyd's regiments had been ordered back from Ken
lucky 20 Western Virginia. If the news from that
auarter is not all humbug, it certainly becomes
President Davis to act with promptness for its relief
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-15
OBJ Stanbarb,
RALEIGH SATURDAY, JAN. IL, 1862.

tg- The reader is directed to the letter OF Major
bevereux in the present ISSUE in reply to Captain
Graves article in q recent Standard. Our cotem-
poraries who published Capt Graves letter. WILL OF
course, publish Moi Devereux's. Every one should
ALWAYS hear both sides of any question.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-15

Our CoAsT.-The news from Norfolk of num-
Der Of steamers and war vessels seen recently at
Hatteras, looks if our coast is to be attacked at
an early day. Is every thing ready? How are
matters at Fort Macon, Roanoke Island, &C.?
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-15

\RAuRoAP PHEs1Drsrs-A meeting of several of
tie Railroad Presidents of Virginia and this State
nit in Richmond few days ago, at which DR.:
Itwkins of the Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad pre-
SIZED Thdobject of the meeting was to enquire in
to\le condition of the several Roads, to ascertain
tn wants in regard to rolling stock, ron &C., and
th best me hod Of supplying the Roads with the
ndessary uf fans Of performing the immense labor
nf thrown upon them. A resolution was passed
adisng thnsfer of the effects of that part of the
Bltimore anl Ohio Railroad under the control of
tASouthern Confederacy, to the Railroads of the
So&h Best les this, they agreed upon some plan
fot. .ublshment of rolling Mills &c.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-15

The O6ssrcsr says that Mr.. Culbreth, of Fayette-
ville killed pig Of his own raising twelve months
old, which weighed, when dressed, aes pounds.
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war, for one Of ths nsay, evils of war is that M.
ton is deprived BY it Of tie control Of ID own des-
TIMES, and forced to shape its, course, not By iH
own WILL but by the decision oY Nv ASsslf u
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Troops for the War,

We publish to-day, in another column, the act
recently passed by the Confederate Congress in re-
lation to the enlistment of troops for the War;
This act strikes US as both liberal and just in its
provisions and it is to be hoped it will be the means
of largely swelling the number of troops for the
war.
During the ensuing spring and summer the terms
of some twenty thousand if not more, of the twelve
months volunteers of this State will expire The
places of these must be filled; and it is exceedingly
important to the service and to the Confederate
cause that as many of these twelve months volun-
teers as possible should be induced to reenlist for
the war. If the bounty offered by the Confederate
government should not be found adequate, let the
State add twenty-five or fifty dollars to it 1t is
not expected that all of these gallant men will re-
enter the service. Many of them have business and
interests at home which must be attended to; and,
indeed the country has no right to ask any of them
to return to the SERVICE for which they will have
suffered and done so much at the end of their terms
without offering them not only the privilege of
choosing their own officers, but handsome amour.
in the way Of bounty. The reenlistment of the
twelve months men, or portion of them, will, in
the first place, secure soldiers who are not only well
drilled but Injured to camp sickness of various Sorts
to hardshps and all the inconvenience of military
lfe and in the second place. they will afford an in
valuable nucleus around which inexperienced vol
unteers can rally. There are thousands of these
twelve months men who are disposed to 20 in for
the war, but, for The most part they have 10 sur
plus means, and their families really feel the need
Of their presence at home. A bounty of one hun
dred dollars would enable each of them to leave
n1i.'tnss ,,s., 4.,,i.. rs snme security against
".'-..j is ''''' lies, ~ . sere awav be-
l.e .ie ouruens of war.
We trust this subject will receive the early atten-
ton of our State Convention, which will reassem-
BILE on the Goth instant North Carolina will be ex-
pected to keep at least forty thousand men in the
field as long the war lasts; and every considera.
ton of economy and efficiency is in favor of troops
who will be allowed to choose their own officers
and whose service shall terminate only with the war;
Cotton Seed Soap.
Put co't,n-seed into large and strong iron pot
in small quantities at a time, mash them well with
wooden pestle and then pour in certain quanti-
ty Of common ley, and boil thoroughly; strain in
an ordinary seive, and proceed in the usual way in
drying and cutting into cakes. Since there is eve
ry probability that grease may be scarce in some
parts Of the country the ensuing year, it is worthy
of trial. Let some of our domestic soap-boilers
make the experiment, and report progress, because
hereafter we shall have to wash our hands clean of
tho vhoIo Vopk e
Soap" is the proper article for that purpose
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-15

w We saw Capt VIM. Lee Davidson, Of Char
n few Gays ago. on his return from bis COM
4 in Hyde, 6n q shsrt farloagh, looking very
l. He reports essry shing qniet in that re-
n, aha ghss tas Hyde psapds are anbounded in
fr hospitality.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-15

GREAf BRIrA The death of Prince Albert in
England seems doe. deeply lamented. The Queens
family ippears be much affected by the event.
He was kind Fband and father, man Of intel
ligence al ID high fial and moral character; we'll
v; he' d promo of the happiness Of the Queens
s .ets- a liberia patron of the arts, and friend
{ prot 1ement la late London Times has some
p' ant |uggest Ins in regard to the young Prince
0. lies, be sue dssor to the crown upon the death
Of ydeen fctorid The "Thunderer" very point
edlv hints Aat tb young man, without an entire
CD e in bA char Acter and course will be very
"a accessiN to lhe crown of England. It calls
him to \ecid at once whether he will change
'urse and ma htain the dignity Of his position,
II waste fs talents and the labor bestowed
nir' in fiFoE and trifing. We judge the
,'s man is Nh,t one would call in this age, 3
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-01-15

tEKA CRuz.t This place, the key to Mexico, was
talA by the Sanish troops ca al. lE,oH't, with
out ssistance iomai "eSsr t"ryo, the hand that ell
"
had &moved much of their munitions to more
defersible point They will make determined re-
sistate, should he allied forces of Spain, England
and Nance math upon the City of Mexico A
chang in the al nnistration is however looked for,
and it probab the difficulty will be settled with
out mlt th tightly. The French feet had arrived
at HavAna
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-02-28
FROM WARRINGTON,

= WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.-Mr. Wilson of
Massachusetts will Tomorrow introduce in the
senate Il joint resolution to extend aid to Ma
rylamd and Delaware, in order that they may
abolish slavery
Mr.. Cameron received final instructions to
day as minister to Russia. Edward H. House
is appointed secretary of legation.
The Republican iutimaes that there is
truth in the story that JEFF Davis has made
overtures tor compromise Ii is said he asks
a convention of all the states to definitely adj
just the questions at issue, and requires new
guarantees for slavery.
Senator Wilson's bill, reported By him from
the military committee to day, as amended,
retains the main features for the establishment
of a national foundry, provides for the seec-
ton of a site on the tide water Of Hudson Riv.
err, or New York harbor and appropriates 81 :
900 900 tor the erection of buildings and other
expenses incurred under the act.
1t is understood that the nomination of
Lieut. Gen. Scott, as minister extraordinary to
Mexico, made by the president recently, in
view OF the foreign complications in that coun'
try, has been Withdrawn. The most intimate
friends of Gen. Scott say, that while apprecl'
ating the high honor sought 10 be conferred,
he is reluctant to undertake such duties, on &C.
count only OF the present state of his health.
Col. Beale of the first cavalry, Maj. Chand.
Ter of the fifth infantry, and Maj. Underwood
of the fifth infantry, have been placed on the
retired list by order of the war department.
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Prices Crew PRISONERS.

ST.. LOUIS, Feb. 27.-The following dis.
patch was sent from headquarters, to day, to
Major Gen. Mcclellan, Washington =
"Gen. Curtis has taken possession of FAY
etteville in Arkansas, capturing a number of
prisoners, with stores, baggage, &c. The en-.
envy burnt part OF the town before leaving.
They have crossed Boston mountains i'm great
confusion. We are now in possession OF all
their strongholds.
The officers aud men of the ninth Missouri
cavalry were poisoned at Mud Town by eat
ing poisoned food which the rebels left be-
hind them. The gallant Capt. Dolfert died.
and Lieut.. Col VonDeutch and Capt. Schen.
an have suffered much, but are recovering.
The indignation of our soldiers is very great,
but they have been restrained from retaliating
upon the prisoners of war.
Ii. w. HALLEcK, Mai. Gen"
Cross Hollow, ARK, Feb. "a, via ST.
LUKE, Mo, Feb. 27.-Our army is waiting
supplies, and have not more than enough for
ten or twelve days. Price and McCulloch are
beyond Boston mountain. Our troops took
possession Of Fayetteville at eleven O'Clock
yesterday. The ruins of the town were smok.
ing when the troops entered. The rebels are
badly deInoralized. A Louisiana and Texan
regiment are with McCuloch.
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FROM THE SOUTH.

LOUISVILLE, Feb. 27.-The New Orleans
Bee contesses "ihe magnitude of the calamity
at Fort DOnelson" condemns the neglect and
apathy of the confederate government in not
sending sufficient numbers of troops west
ward. 1t says general call to arms has be-
come inevitably necessary.
The Memphis Appeal of the 22d says the
governor of Alabama has called for twelve
regiments from that state, and if they are not
forthcoming, other means will be used to fill
the requisilion. The governor OF Georgia
also calls for twelve more regiments from that
state, and says, il the requisition is not filled
by the 4th of March, draft will be ordered.
A company near Kingston, Barton county,
Georgia, is preparing to turn out one thousand
pounds OF saltpeier per day from a saltpeter
cave in that vicinity, Peach and plum trees
are blooming, and wheat crops promising but
too forward.
Senator Hunter has been elected president
pro TEN of the confederate sena'e, and Bocock
of Virginia speaker of The house.
Cotton cards are being manufactured in
Dawson, Ga.
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before and that the various expeditions by
sea had so far accomplished nothing OF mo-
ment The affair in Kentucky he regards as
the greatest success yet achieved by the fed
erals
Letters from Vienna are filed with accounts
of foundations. The district submerged in
Vienna alone comprises population of eighty
thousand persons to be provided for. Rain fell
for four days, almost without inter- upton.
Bridges and viaducts were destroyed, and the
railroad service was nearly all suspended.
Several towns were also inundated by the Dan
ube, including Presburg and Pesth Other
continental rivers, particularly those in ilol-
land, had also greatly risen, and were causing
much alarm
The prince of Wales had arrived at Vienna,
and been visited by the emperor, Francis Jo-
seph, and the archdukes.
A severe engagement between the Turks
and Montenegrins had taken place near Sesto-
ria The loss was heavy on both sides.
The London Times, in an editorial on Burn
sides expedition says, the force engaged is
plainly inadequate to the service expected, and,
if Burnside wishes success, he will entrench
himself establish a good base of operations,
and await reiniorcemenls before running the
risk of penetrating the enemy's country.
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THE TENN EssEE REBELS.

CHICAGO, Feb. ia special dispatch to
the Times, of this city, dated GAINESVILLE, Feb.
2Sd instant, gives tile following gloomy &C
count of the state of feeling among the people
there. 1t says that there is but one Union
man IN the town, and lie is sixty years old, or
he would have been killed long ago Hon.
Cave Johnson who was powerful advocate
for the Union until the war commenced, is
now as powerful an advocate on the other side.
He says that the only effect of our success
will be to drive the people OF Tennessee into
the mountains, and render them desperate
that there is not spark Of Union feeling here
and no one prelends to disguise the fact The
people of GAINESVILLE glory in secession, bul
at the same time are trembling lest the town
be burned There was large quantity d
rebel stores, portion OF which was carried of
and the remainder destroyed. The rebe
leaders shipped thousand negroes last week
fEOm Clarksyie.
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NEW YORK, Feb. 27-C0TTON FIRM with upward
tendency 500 bales basis of Y q 23c for mid
ding upians
heavy; southern drooplng sales $50 Dbls Canada dull
sales SO bales.
GRAiN-wheat heavy and dropping; sales IA 600 bush.
Corn declining; aes 81 600 bush; mixed western 81 q
6l2c In store. and 633 q SAC a0a Oats du and heavy.
PROVISIONS. - Beef firm; sles 200 bbls; country
S. q $50; prime So q 4,5Oi repacked Chicago $2
a. Is So India and prime mess qui I; sales $50 bbls ut
so q a. PORK trn ard less active; sales 800 bbs.
Cut meats active and rmer salea 1890 pkgs western and
quiet; i50 boxes, at &c for Cumberland and 7}c
for western short clear Dressed hogs rmer sales
at $3.50 % $50 for WESTERN and "a "a SC for city Lard
quite m sales 1000 bbs included in the sales 200
bbls for March and April delivered, at SIC for prime.
Wpskey closed heavy and unsettled at PSI q &c, with
trihng sales. Sugars active and rmer sales 1870
hhds Muscovado 6s q 73c Porto Rico @ a. 100 boxes
at u a Tic. Coffee active and rmer; 3400 bags Rio 20
BIC. Moasses steady; 25 hhds Porto Rico at 36c; l07
hhds Muscovado at 2la. and 70 bbls at 26c.
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THE KING OF SIAM ON ELE-
PLANTS.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21.-'rhe king of Siam,
in his letter accompanying valuable presents,
says elephants are regarded as the most
remarkable OF the large Quadrupeds by the
Americans, SO that, il any one has an ee.
plants tusk of large size, and will deposit it
in any public place, the people come by thou.
sands crowding to see it, saying it is a won
dertul thing. For this and other things, he Of
fers to send elephants, to be let loose, to ill.,
crease and multiply on the continent of Amer
icl"
The president in his reply remarks ;-"Th's
government would not hesitate to avail itself
OF so generous an Offer il the object were one
which could be made practically us 'fuI in the
present condition OF the United States. Our
political condition, however, does not reach
latitude so low as to favor the multiplying of
the elephant, and steam on land, as well as on
water, has been our best and most efficient
agent Of transportation in internal commerce"
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WAR H ULLEEIN-OmciaI.
Executive Order, No. 2, in Relation to the State
Prisoners.

WAR DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON CITY,
Feb. 27.-It is ordered, first, that special com
mission Of two persons, one OF military rank
and the other in civil lite, be appointed 10 ex.
anime the cases of the state prisoners remain
ing in the military custody OF the United
States, and to determine whether, in view of
public safety and the existing rebellion, they
should be discharged, or remain in military
custody, or be RENTED to the civil tribunals
for trial.
Second, That Major General John A. Dix,
commanding in Baltimore, and the Hon. Ed
wards Pierpert of New York, be and are here
by appointed commissioners for the purposes
above mentioned, and they are authorized to
examine, hear, and determine the cases afore.
said, ex parle, and in summary manner, at
such times and places as in their discretion
they may appoint to the war department.
By order of the president.
EDWIN M. STANTON, Sec. of War.
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ST. LOUIS, Feb. 27.-Col. Wool's cavalry
has driven the enemy out OF Dent, Texas and
Howell couuIies, Missouri, and taken 60 rebel
prisoners.
A Cairo dispatch says a heavy rumbling
explosion was heard yesterday, in the direc-
ton OF Columbus. The enemy are supposed
TO be blowing up their entertainments.
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NEW YORK, Feb. 27.-STOCKS are irregular and quiet
Chicago and Rock Island $751; Cleveland and Toeoo 43
Gaena ana Chicago 6ss; Cleveland and Pitsburg Id;
Michigan Southern PA Michigan Cent al 81; liddson
81 coupons, 92s Cumberland Co. rs Pacific Mail 81;
Central S3f erie 343 Erie preferred 5s5 illinois Cen
trail scrip 6S} Missouri skies So; Virginia skies 593
Treasury $40 per cent 903S; skies 81 registered
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PHILADELPHIA, Feb PA varnish fac
tory i'll the upper part of the city exploded
this evening, owing to the use of benzine for
turpentine. Mr.. Wright the proprietor was
killed, and another man was fatally injured.
The building was entirely demolished.