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Bad Gencralship.

/ Hatteras was lost for the want of Generalshfp;
Roanoke Island was lost for the want of troops and
Generaishlp; and, Newbern was captured for the
want OF Generalship, and those seven regiments of
State troops which the Conservatives in the Con-
ventlon endeavored to raise. but which was pre-
vented oy partizan administration.
We have the best troops in the world; but the
best troops even cannot achieve great or fortunate
results it they are not we'll commanded.
We are glad to hear that Gen. Pettigrew is now
in command near Tarborough, ranking Gen. Martin.
Gen. T. IS one of the first Generals of his age on
the continent. The people have confidence in him,
and his men have confidence in him.. We learn,
too that Gen. Evans, of South Carolina, has been
orde'ed to Weldon lie is also an able General
But se did think, after the battle of Cherry Run,
which Gen. Martin fought by himself, while his
troops were fighting the battle of Washington, un-
der his command, that this General, who, like Jobs
warhorse, "snuffs the battle from afar," would not
be again placed in supreme command If the Yam
KEGS were not sorely punished in their late raid
Martin, Edgecon,be and Halifax, the fault must be
imputed to the commanding General, Martin
Our troops were not only ready, but burning for
the conflict. We say what we know. General
Martin is wanting in decision of character, intellect
and daring. The Cherry Run affair, and the recent
events below Tarborough, prove this. He possesses
the confidence of neither the troops nor the people
We have no confidence in General who says "go
boys, instead of "come boys" Weregret to have
to write in this way, but our duty to the country
must be performed.
Gen. Martin has been acting for some time as
Adutant General of the State and at the same time
as Brigadier under the Confederate Government
We presume he is drawing his salary in both these
capacities This should not be allowed. By &C.
cepting his Brigadership he vacated his place as
Adjutant General. The latter Office is vacant and
it will therefore, be the duty of the Legislature to
fill it.
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LIST OF DONATIONS

For the benefit Of the " c. Troops, received at the
Quartermasters Department, at Raleigh
Nessrs. E. J. Hale Sons, 100 pairs shoes; Mrs.
Henry W. Jones, 20 yards carpeting; Mrs j. II.
Bryan, 273 yards carpeting; DR.. L. S. Perry,
ter B. Harrison, blankets and l pair wool socks;
patriotic citizen, $1,000; citizens of St. Marks
district, Wake County, bed mattrass Is blankets,
bed quilts, pairs pants, 10 shirts, pairs draw
ers rs pairs socks Mrs. Penelope Cox, 25 yards
csrpeting; DR.. L. D. Hogg, 30 yards carpeting;
Mrs. Sarah L. Hogg, 33s yards carpetng; Gen J.
g. Martin, 80 yards carpeting; Mrs. Alfred Will
liams, 4oa yards carpeting.
G. ". GARRETT,
A. @. NJ, N. G. Army.
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TUT V1C ENldIlUdTI
LENOIR, CALDWELL Co., Nov, 3. 1862


LENoIR CALDWELL Co., Nov. 3, 1862
Editor NJ G. Standard:
DEAR SIR R:-My attention was called the other
day to an advertisement in the Standard of the
22d ult, and without any solicitation by the par
ties and their friends feel it due to truth and JUS
tlce to notice briefly, said advertisement, and cor
rect as far as in my power. the great injustice done
to a number of brave and worthy young men be.
longing to Company A, ed Regiment N. q. T., who
have been published to the world as deserters from
the army Of the Confederate States by order of the
General in command.
l take this OCCASION Mr.. Editor, to say that pri-
Yates Thos. knight, Alfred Story, g. A. Greer and
L. L.. Anderson were wounded in the battles near
Richmond, two of them, Anderson and Knight very
dangerously in the thigh and legs and that neither
of them have been able to walk without the use of
crutch since; that Story received dangerous
wound in his breast from which he has not recover
ed yet. c. A. Greer was shot in the hand, and the
lead is still in the joint of his finger Henry Jones,
who is also published deserter has been in bad
health all the summer; moreover, he is not mem-
Der of that Company since its reorganization last
spring, though for time acting with it and in the
battle of Seven Pines.
There are various other members Of said company,
published as deserters who were in the battles
around Richmond and wounded, some severely, that
have since returned to the army, and who were at
the time Of the publication of their desertion, with
their company in Gen. Lees army.
have said this much, Mr.. Editor, simply to repcl
the implied insult to these brave young men, who
have nobly barred their bosoms in their country's
defence, and can but think their immediate COM
mander has suffered great wrong and falsehood to
60 forth to the world against bis comrades in arms
without any explanation in their defence.
Believing, Mr. Editor, you are ever ready to do
the humble soldier justice, and as the files of your
paper may be used in the future to-attach reproach
to as brave men our army contains, trust YOU
will publish this article in their defence
G. c. JONES.
There are many others, doubtless published as
deserters, who are no more deserving of that ap-
pellation than the above We have heretofore call
ed attention to this NATTER and urged upon our Of
ficers greater care in their publications No true
North Carolinian will desert his colors. Many are
ignorant of what they should do when wounded and
sick at home, to escape the odum of being publish
ed as deserters. Officers are compelled to publish
deserters. but when men are known not to be such,
it is Notifying to brave, honest and true soldiers to
be classed with them. Sufficient care is evidently
not taken to instruct officers and soldiers in their
whole duty in this matter There are thousands Of
hearty, hale officers constantly on the pad away
from their posts but we do not remember ever to
have seen a well private away FROM his company
without furlcugh, and ajustifable cause for it.
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Donations for the Soldiers.

Many persons in the State are ready to contribute
what they can spare in clothing, shoes, blankets,
&C., for the benefit Of the soldiers of North Caro-
lima, provided they can be made certain that the
articles sent will reach their destination We have
taken some pains to ascertain how this can be done,
and the following is the result of our inquiries.
These arrangements may be relied upon:
l. Gov Vance has ordered the Captain of every
militia district in the State to call upon each family
in their several districts to purchase collect what
they may be Wiling to give to the North Carolina
soldiers, blankets jeans, linseys, leather, shoes,
socks carpets and clothes ready made to be deliv-
cred by the Colonel of the regiment to the Quarter
master in Raleigh, to be forwarded by him to the
proper regiment or company.
3 Besides this the people of one or more Cap
tains Districts, if their donations are sufficiently
large to Justify it, may select gentleman whom
they may prefer to carry on their donations to the
regiment or company, and the State will furnish
the transportation and pay the necessary expenses
of the agent.
8. All articles donated should be carefully put up
in packages bags boxes barrels, and they should
be legibly directed to the soldier or company for
whom they are intended naming the company and
regiment, and if possible the Br gade.
t. Persons who wish to send articles to any SOL
der or company, but who do not find it convenient
to deliver ii to the Captain of their District or to
special Agent by directing it carefully as above,
may deliver to the nearest Railroad Agent direc-
ted TO the care of Capt z. w. Garrett Quartermas-
ter at Raleigh, N c., and it will be promptly for
war,led
5. All articles intended for sick or wounded SOL
diers or for Hospitals, must be carefully directed
and sent to the care Of Surgeon General Warren,
Raleigh, n. Z. IT,
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To Dye Wool YARN DURABLE BLACK WITHOUT
CoppERAs.-Place in your kettle layer of walnut
leaves, then layer of yarn, then layer of leaves,
and another of yarn and on till the kettle is full
pour n water till all is covered, and boil all day
The next morning pour off the liquor into another
vessel and put fresh leaves with the yarn in layers
as before and pour the same liquor over it ana boil
again all day. Then hang the yarn in the air few
days. after which wash it and it will be fine black.
The walnut leaves should be gathered in the Aut-
umn lust as they begin to fall from the trees.
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TIE DAILY PRoGREss.-Several numbers of the
Progress have been issued, and glad to learn
that the Editor feels much encouraged thus far 1t
is very neat paper, and contains the latest news.
See advertisement in the Standard of to day.
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The grain crop in Texas from the Rio Grande to
Red river, this year. is SAID to be the largest one
ever known in that State. Occasionally, small
patches Of cotton seen, but this is planted 70,
home use.
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Contributions.

Too much praise cannot bc bestowed upon our
people, and especially the ladies' for their contrbu-
tions in aid of our soldiers in the field and of our
sick and wounded Let the good work 60 on.
We are indebted to Surgeon General Warren and
to Capt Garrett State Quartermaster, for the fol-
lowing lists =
CONTRIBUTIONS TO N. c. SOLDIERS.
SURGEON GENERALS OFFICE,
Ruteigh, N. c., Nov. 8, '63.
w. w. HOLDEN, ESQ The following articles
have been received at this Office to be distributed
to the sick and wounded North Carolina soldiers,
where most needed:
From Hrs. Mary Lutterloh-One bundle, con-
tanning 1O2 shirts, Is pair drawers.
From Mrs. e. Wos,ren-A lot of bandages and
quantity of linen.
From tic Ladies of Wilkes County-Through
Mrs Mary Mex. Ellis, cash $50.
From the Ladies Of Chapel Hiu-Through Mrs.
Charles Phill'ps-one box containing 60 bandages,
shirts, drawers socks pepper, sage. balm, &c.
From Sodiers' Aid Society, of Steel Greek, n.
G-Mrs. Margaret Guion, President-Towes 2,
sheets 5, shirts II, socks 4 pair, lot bandases,
pillow, lot mustard, bag sage horse radish, bags
dried apples, biscuit, slippery elm bark, bag red
pepper, bag dog-wood bark, bone,set lavender,
peaches quantity of sweet and Irish potatoes, &c.
Freight paid.
Through Col DarM Burnes-From friend,
cash $50
Lndies did Society, Of Murfreesboro'.- Through
Mrs. U. Vaughau-One box containing 90 bottles
of wine, shirts, bandages, linen, SOAP indigenous
plants, &c. EDWARD WARREN,
Surg. Gen. of N. G.
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The New York Mercury says that Lincoln has
displayed his vigor, mot in attack upon the ene-
my, but upon the liberties Of the people and the
treasure of the nation" Such is "the best Gov
erment the world ever saw"
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The Mountain Region.

An observing and intelligent friend in one of the
upper Counties in this State, gives us the following
account of the crops &c. of that region. We fear it
is correct picture of the entire Western Counties
Zone word about crops, meat and clothing. Our
people do little or nothing for the army outside
oftheir own relations All that can will clothe their
near relatives in the army. But most of our wives
need what they have left, having spared all they
could last year. The material to make more cannot
be had. Hundreds and thousands are suffering for
clothing and shoes with the worst crops ever known
in this country. The truth is if can live through
the year on what have made to eat and wear,
we will do better than most of US think whilst
those left behind after conscrption is fully enforced
cannot possibly support the women and children in
the country. Remember, We have very few ne
groes IN this mountain country, and more destltu
ton in everything to eat and wear than have
seen befose."
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Southern Prisoners

The fact has been stated repeatedly that quite
number of persons, who have been taken prisoners
from our army at different times by the Yankees,
have refused to accept parole to return South,
but have taken the oath of allegiance to the Lincoln
government. So far we have seen no notice of
more than two who hailed from North-Carolina who
are said to have taken the oath, and these We be-
lieve, were not natives of the State.
This matter, it strikes us, has not attracted suf
ficlent public attention, nor has the government
given it the necessary notice. The North gloats
over this fact, but Southern papers that notice it
deny the statements positively, instead Of attempt
ing to account for it.
The Richmond Dispatch of the 9th inst states
that about 40 of the Confederate soldiers took the
oath at Washington, and gives the namss Of num-
Der from Virginia 1t does not say what relative
proportion the 40 bore to the whole number of the
prisoners alluded TO- and the reader is left to infer
that of the 189 prisoners from Fort McIIenry and
the Old Capitol prison at Washington, 149 were
exchanged and returned to Varna last week, and
| 40 took the oath
If the number of deserters to Lincolnism be in
that proportion generally, it becomes a matter for
serious consideration. The Yankee accohnts sor1e
time ago stated that of the prisoners captured at
Fort DonelsoD, 1000 Of them took the oath. We
never credited this; and yet begin to fear that
the number was larger than we were willing to be-
| lieve
What IS the explanation of this? Arc not too
many native Northern men and foreigners hired as
substitutes by Southern men, often violent seces-
sionists who were going to fight like blazes before
the war came on, but who would pay half they
have made by speculation before they will risk
their carcases in the war? Have not too many,
1ho not natires Of the South been preferred for
Office, or rushed into the army, in order to keep
our strong seccssonists at home? Or have our
people become so tired Of fighting that they will
risk expatriation from home and eternal ignominy,
rather than come back to the South to fight? We
will not believe this Of any true man, North or
South. But why do we hear Of SO few Northern
soldiers of the thousands who have been captured
by u.s. willing to stay South and help fight
Do our men desert US because they are fed and
clothed and treatel so badly? Let the matter be
looked into; its Importance demands it.
MERCHANTS BANK OF NEwBERN.-We call atten
ton to the advertisement of the Cashier of the Mer
chants Bank of Newbern, announcing the annua
meeting Of the Stockholders at Greensboro ON thu
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MERCHANTS BANK OF NEwBERN-We call atten-
ton to the advertisement of the Cashier of the Mer
chants Bank Of NewLern, announcing the annual
meeting Of the Stockholders at Greensboro on the
1st Dec next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-10-20

ORDER FROM GEN. MCCLELLA AN on DESERT
ERs.-ticn. Mcclellan has just issued the
following
The Commanding General directs that a
careful examination be made OF the company
rolls, with view 10 the dropping from the
rolls OF all persons who, under paragraph
General Orders, No. 92, from the War Depart
ment, OF July 81, lS62, Were, on the occasion of
the muster Tor the 18th Of August, 1862, found
10 be deserters according 10 the Interpretation
or that paragraph.
Ali persons now absent, whose absence since
mar date has been sufficient 10 justify the belief
that they are deserters, will be dropped from
The rolls. Lists will be prepared by regiments
OF persons so dropped, and forwarded through
the proper channels TO these headquarters.
Care will be taken on the occasion Of this eX-
animation Of the rolls 10 correct the morning
reports of companies, in all particulars, 70
agree with the facts they are reported on the
muster rolls and modified by subsequent
changes. In various respects there must be
errors in the morning reports. The number
reported .absent with leave" especially, is not
thought 70 be accurately stated.
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From South Carolina.

NEw YORK, Oct. 1s.-The steamer United
States arrived to-day, from Hilton Head on the
14th inst.
The steamer Cosmopolitan was sunk on the
9Th by running on her anchor in ST. John river
The steamer Trade Wind, from New York
for New Orleans, arrived at Hilton Head in
distress.
The U. s ships Vermont, Wabash, Wanda.
liza, Marblehead, Housatonic, Connaugh, Pa.
trlot, Wlssahickos and Dawn were at Port
Royal. The Pawnee and Sabago were at War.
saw Inlet. All well
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TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
The Pirate Alabama-Stateme OF Can't
Tilton, of the Bark Virginia.

BosToN, October lo.-Captais Tilton, of the
bark Virginia, destroyed by the pirate Semmas,
has arrived home, and informs the New Bed
ford Mercury that Captain Semmcs was very
independent, short and quick in his r"markS.
looking on and treating hls prisoners and crrw
as dogs. Some of the under officers of the Ala =
hama we're more soCiablp, and wished them
selves well ont of the scrape they had got into.
The Alabama left Birkenhead, England, ON "A
trial trip, but never went back, and Is now
under thp direction OF the English, who are TO
she is 10 stop at hilr she is 10 continue 10 prey
on eur commerce.
NAsHINGToN, October l-.-The report that
tho pirate Alabama il at Mobile is not only nm
formation I'm Washington which warrants the
bclei that She II proceeding i'll an entirely diff
frrfnt direction.
The ships Alert Osccola and Admiral Blake
are the names or additional ycssrlS captured
by the Alabama. She also cartnred the schooner
Starlight
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The War i'm MixSouri.

CAIRO, Oct. 1s.-Capt Sperry, commanding
AT Birds Point, has just returned from q scout
ing expedition. He reports the rebels 10 be very
active in Mississippi county, Mo-, and that the
accession inhabitants OF the surrounding neigh
borhood are hocking into the Rebel camp at
Little River Ferry, twenty miles from New
Madrid, in large numbers. The Rebel force in
that vicinity is from one thousand 10 fifteen
hundred.
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Rum orS at Coripth.

CAIRO, Oct. 1s.-Gen. Price is said TO be gath
ering large number oftroops At Holly Springs
with view OF attacking some point on the
Mobile and Ohio Railroad.
There is rumor here, apparently not well
authenticated, that an attack has been made by
the rebels on the Federal troops at Island No.
10. No boat has arrived from Memphis for
three days, and trouble is therefore feared on
the river.
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Recennoi>,ance to AIdie-CaPture Of Pris.

WARRINGTON, Oct. 19.-Gen Stahl started
on reconnaissance TO Aldie and vicinity on
Wednesday, returning on Friday evening.
He captured about one hundred prisoners on
the way, and drove party Of the enemy through
cainped at White Plains on Wednesday night
A train of five wagons, loaded with provi-
sfons and forage, sent from Centeryille to Gen.
Stahl, was captured near New Market, by q
party of North Carolina cavalry on Thursday
The rebels are running trains TO Bristow's
Station.
Reports are continually coming in TO Sicel's
headquarters from deserters that large parties
OF the rebels are retiring from Winchester
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The Guerrilla War en- tn. Mi..i..ipp

JEFFERSON OITY, No., Oct. ls.-On Thurs
day night the steamer Emeline wa. stopped
and taken possession OF al Portland by q band
Of twenty Rebels. They passed Lind, Usage
county, At one o'clock in the morning, on their
way south.
LATER-The boat has returned, having been
abandoned by the guerillas. They have done
very little damage, except 10 seize the stores
and rob the passengers OF their clothing and
other yaluables
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AMUSEMENTS.
CANTERBURY HALL,
CANTERBURY HALL,
CANTERBURY HALL,

CANTERBURY HALL.
LOUISIANA AVENUE. NEAR SIXTH STREET,
LOUISIANA AVENUE, NEAR SIXTH STREET,
LoUIsI.N. AVENUE, NE, SIxrH STREET,
In Rear Of tie National Hottl.
or Four and half street and go two squares north
OF Pennsylvania avenue
WE WILL NOT BE OUTDONE.
WE GIVE THE BEST ENTERTAINMENT IN
WASHINGTON.
VIZ HAVE MADE ORR MONEY IN WASHINGTON.
and it is here will spend it.
We have always given the Best Show in the City;
but come this week and you Will find
ALL PREVIOUS EFFORTS ECLIPSED
20 STAR PERFORMERS
TEN NEW STARS THIS WEEK.
First appearance of the Queen of TerpsichOre.
MISS KATE PENNOYER,
Fresh from a successful engagement at the Front
street Theatre. Baltmare,
Having Danced nj that establishment for Ten H,elS
to Crowded Houses.
First appearance of
MILES JENNIE AND ELLA.
the Skipping Rope Danseuses.
MILE LAURETTA,
MISS LILLE BRANDON,
the Beautiful Danseuses.
MONS. SzOLLosY,
su,! his great
RAVEL ANTOMIME
BAvEL PANToMIME
and
BALLET TROUPE.
BALLET TROUPE.
First app"aranre of
PROF. q. W. KIRBYE,
the best versatile performer in the world
First appearance of
FRANK KEARNES.
the Ethiopian Comedian
First appearance of
MASTER GEORGE,
the World Wonder.
Orr OLD VORITES
Continued success Of the beautiful
MISS JULIA MORTIMER.
She will appear every night this week in new songs.
Re-ensssement of
MISS AGNES SOUTHERLAND,
The Scottish Nightingale
Her name s suff eent to Gll the Canterbury every
night. She is too we'll known to require
MISS JULIA CHRISTINE,
MISS FRANCIS LEROY,
MISS KATE HARRISON,
MILE LIZETTA,
will appear in New Dances
BOB HART and LEW SIMMONS
will open New Budget Of Fun.
MASTER JOHNNY and MONS. SOL.
To night, the great
GYPSY'S LAY.
BY the Beautiful
JULIA MORTIMER
KATE PENNOYER.
The Ravel Pantomime entitled
DECHALAMEAU,
And the entire company in a TREMENDOUS BILL
COME AND SEE OUR NEW COMPANY.
Remember, the Canterbury Is visited by the
FIRST CITIZENS OF WASHINGTON.
Doors open, tsi O'Clock; performances, ~.
Admission % cents. Orchestra Chairs 80 cents.
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Tn, DRAFT IN PruuxyIx,u;.

SCRANTON, Pa, Oct. le.-Among those drafted
In this place are Hon. John Briston, superin-
tendent; X. A. Henry, general freight agent: W.
Il. Fuller, ticket agent, and III. Il. Phelps, pay
master, all of the Delaware and Lackawanna
and Western Railroad Company; &. o. Carman,
n. II. Chaplin, j. Slocum, j. Is. Adams and Mr.
Hany yhaworth.