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pare for the consequences. before they got into
them. rather, count up the cost Of such an awful
struggies before we vent into it, as the Word OF
God tells us all wise men will do
T. We>want to turn out of Office those who think
more of their own political ACKNOWLEDGEMENT and
power, than they do of the lives and interests of
the people, and put in men that would rather yield
many Of their political wishes and creeds than to
destroy people to the extent of determination, and
subject the dear women and children, ard old folks
to be reduced to shameful slavery and disgrace, to
suffer alone, with no rulers but negroes and Yam
KEGS.
S.We want to turn men out Of Office who have
proved by their d1lds and lives that they have no
regard for oatbs and constitutions and put those IN
whom We believe will stick to the Confederacy as
long there is any hope whether all things please
them not and who can differ and let differ, and
be friendly with all.
9. We want to turn those out of Office who pre-
fer foreigners for State Editors and put those in
who prefer native born citizens for such responsible
places.
10. We would like to turn out of office those who
will endorse such threats as we saw in the State
Journal, Of May 2lst, taken FROM the Wilmington
Journhl-and put those in who would prefer to
protect the best men Of the destructves and leave
the others with God to reform if they have not com
mittef the objectionable SIM and are given over to
hardness of heart, to believe lie and be damned
and we would advise such that if they have any re-
morse of conscience, to turn from their threats and
bloody designs and purI oses, and seek a more pat
riotic, loyal, and God fearing course
AN OLD DEMOCRAT,
Of GranuiNe.
juno 10, 1852.
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For the Standard.
TOT TIC HlaHuaru
CAMP MAGRuDER, (near hinston,) }

CAMP MAGRrDER (near hinston,)
10Th RECT. N. e. T., June ii, '62.
Editor of the Stand4rd:-
When the strife first commenced between the
North and South, | with great many of my friends
did not pitch in as soon as some of ncighbors
but nevertheless, got into company enough
to participate in some of the fun. When the Gov
ernor of North Carolina made his first call for vol
unteers | responded TO that call volunteered on
the 2Sth of May 1861 | have since heard the
sound of the enemy'S cannons and muskets, but
have not had the exquisite pleasure OF seeing those
two men to whom refer. They cried opt war
we must have war, before saw tit; and conse-
qnently, one Of them said | was a friend to the
North can assure you, that was very mortify-
ing to my feelings for knew that was true to the
South, the land that gave me birth. Where are
those patriots now? can tell you--at home one,
perhaps, in his store, the other, fixing plan to
get all the poor soldiers money. If those men are
true to the South they proiessed be eighteen
months ago. why they not in the service of the
Confederacy, which demands now the aid of every
trne Southern man. | am over 50, so the conscript
law has nothing to do with me-but am going to
remain IN the army as have for months previous,
as spent IS months in the Mexican war and twelve
in this will show them by INV acts that | am as
true to the South they are, if a little truer
l hope they will see the evil of their ways repent
for their treatment towards me- and do better in the
future.
No news in camp-cvery thing quiet here | see
Col u. b. Vance is spoken of for next Cover
nor We soldiers would be very sory to see him
leave the old 26th, though for one would be more
than happy and can you every soldier in
the 26th Regiment would be happy-to see him
promoted, Cor he is the man for the times.
Respectfully, TICK CREEK.
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]. Ii. l.: C r see'ys'
A MILITARY EXECUTION.

"Personne," Cornth correspondent of the Char.
lesion Courier, gives the following graphic descr'p-
ton of the military execution OF spy:
A military execution is a terrible thing. saw
another Wednesday noon, and a more StO'cal
death than was suffered by the culprt on that oc-
casion have never in my somewhat varied eXpe-
rience known ecualled lie was Tenncsseean,
named Coon Harris. about forty years of age res:
dent of Paris or Paducah, and had been convicted
of being spy. As he rode by my quarters he was
seated in the box which to as his coffin,
in rude vehicle, guarded by twelve soldiers, but
not the most careful observer could have discovered
any difference between him and curious y-stan-
der Arriving at the place of execution, which was
only quarter of mile distant he jumped lightly
from the wagon, lin, cred moment to see his coffin
removed and then sauntered oarelessy down to the
tree beneath which he was to meet his fate.
An officer followed him to unlock his hand cuffs,
and the two stood there moment in conversation,
the prisoner apparently as cool and unconcerned as
if he were mere spectator of the scene His eye
was still bold and nnwavering, resting now upon
the crowd and now vacantly in the distance, as IT
at times thought of the future entered his mind,
but neither cheek blanched, no muscle quivered.-
The man seemed made of stone. The interview
finished, the last words of which were, 81 die an
honest and innocent man, the officer pnioncd his
arms back, the faded brown coat was buttoned
across his chest and he sat down upon his coffin
A handkerchief was then tied over his eyes, and
voluntarily he laid his head back against tree
Even this trying moment, the last that bridged the
narrow chasm between time an eternity, and earth
was forever shut from view, did he preserve his re-
markable elfpossession Finding the bark of the
tree somewhat rough, he occupied several seconds
in adjusting his head as one would ft himself to
pillow before going to sleep, so that it would rest
easily, then chewing upon a quid Of tobacco he be-
came still. The file Of eight men now ordered
forward until within ten PAGES of the cuprit, the
officer took h6 place upon the right, and in low
tone gave the order, "take AIM" The muskets were
leveed few seconds acknowledgements, Firel"-
simultaneous report-a cohvulsive start-a splash
of brains-a little stream or two of blood from
wounds around the heart-a falling Of the head to
one side-a dropping of the lower jaw-one long
sigh-and tho soul OF the spy had winged its way
to the presense Of the Great Judge The body was
then removed by couple of negroes, and the crowd
of two or three hundred who had witnessed the
scene dispersed. All! what a terrible teacher is
war!: How it blunts the feelings hardens the heart.
and dries up the fountain Of mercy! God grant it
may soon cease!
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wounded and left; Stirling Russell, supposed killed.
Robt Walker, do; Gorpl Wilson, flesh wound o., d., IN
arm; j P. Gordon, wounded in hips; u WI
Hanson, arm, and shoulder; Lowry Adams, %oun W.
D Conley, leg; Thos A Sharp, slight wound in
hand; Mi Patterson, do; G Henry, shot in hand.
Missing: L A Barnes John Hggerson and james,
Phillips.
Companies and E were picket duty, and
were surrounded by the enemy, but company es-
capped with fifty men and fifteen of company +.
The 18th regiment was during the engagement
nroner under the direction of Lieut.. Col. Barber,
rs i had charge Of larger force. The North Car.
on;ans will have cause to remember the battle of
Lebanon Church, as the bloodiest battle they were
sSsr in c. G. LEE
Col 37th Reg N. c. L.
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For the Standard.

For the Standard.
WHAT THE CONSERVATIVES WANT TO DO.
What do the pcope.of the State mean by change
of administration, and reform of the State govern
ment?
more foresight than to believe that we could whip
the Yankees before breakfast and who taught the
people that they would wipe up all the blood that
would be split with handkerchief and who pro.
fessed that they would do all the fighting, and pay
the cost for shilling; and we want to put men in
who had prudence and foresight enough to foresee
the impending evil, and warn the people; for we
don't believe the Southern will prosper while
controlled by such vain and shortsighted dema-
gogues :,
not regard their oath sufficiently to stick to the
Confederacy, after they sworn to support it.
til they are compelled to forsak- it; and put men
in who will not take the oath to support the Con-
federacy with concocted schemes in their hearts to
tear it down.
8. We want to turn men out of Office who would
take from the people the liberty of the press, Of
speech and Of conscience, by means of treason
laws to establish their political creed and put
men in who will stick to the right of liberty of
speech Of the press, and of conscience before God
and Justice to all men,
a. We want to turn men out Of Office who are not
willing for the majority to rule and put men in who
believe in the right of the majority ruling, for that
is the only principle of true democracy upon which
republican government caHever exist
5. We want to turn men out of Office who were
so anxious to urge the people into the war by
means Of secession, with fair promises that they
were ready to fight with the first who fought, and
are now lying back bidding others to go, and give
them the offices of the country; and put those in
who faithfully warned the people of their danger,
and who advised them to keep out Of it~as long as
possible, and never to enter into such bloody war,
without preparation except when compelled to do it.
6. We want to turn out those who are willing to
rush the country headong into bloody war with
out preparation, against numerous and well.arn,ed
power; and put such in as preferred to hold their
government in their power as they had it, and pre-
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VALUABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE.

BARLOW SALTPETRE WORKS.
NEAR KINGSTON, Ga, May g. 1862.
NNHE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THIS
Il Company have determined to sell the premises at
Y o'clock, NJ, on Tuesday, June the 10th, proximo,
FIFTY SHARES Zone half nterest in this valuable pro-
perty.
Eminent Chemists have reported that there is ample
supply Of material at the Barlow Saltpetre Works,
to manufacture suficency of Satpetre for the present
war; for at least twenty Such the great richness
of the dirt and the superior facilities for raising it. that
fifty hands can manufacture 509 pounds per day sixty
hands, $50 Pcdnds seventyve hands, 1000 pounds and
one hundred hands, 1900 pounds daily.
In addition to this such is the capacity of these works.
that they will afford profitable employment for three hun
bred hands, When is remembered that the Confederate
Government pledged to give Is cents per pound for all
the Sapetre that be manufactured between this ana
the first Of January next the splendid opportunity here
presented for one of the safest and most profitable invest
ments of the day will be apparent
Besides the extensive cave the property embraces forty
acres of land and timber interest of 500 Of heavily
timbered land.
Fur further particulars, apply to
M A. HARDIN, President,
... At the Works, or
MASSEY & LANSDELL..
Atlanta Ga.
June s, 1862. M-wdswtd
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MANDATES FOR THE LEGISLATURE We suppose
those desiring to represent us in the next General
Assembly, will make the fact known in sb, IT tims
Care should be taken by the candidates to rive onr
volunteer companies timely notice and supply them
We have heard the names of few of our prom.
lnent citizens and esteemed friends mentioned in
connection with the House Of Commons. ANY of
tnem would make clever members, and we may ex-
press preference at the ballot box.
Our esteemed friend and most excellent brother
editor Rev. D. Smith, has been very freely spoken
of as the candidate for the Senate. We hone if he
runs, he may be elected Western Gurolinian
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BUFFALOE SPRINGS.
MECkLENBURG COUNTY, va,

Il celebrated watering place. in Meckenburg County, for
the balance of the year. prepared guests
in the best manner From four hundred to four hundred
and fifty persons can be comfortably accommodated The
location remote from the theatre Of and yet access
bic to travel.
Hacks will connect with the morning and evening train
on tue Richmond and Danville Railroad at Wolf Trap II
miles distant Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays and
with the Roanoke Valley Railroad GAINESVILLE miles
distant, daily
The mineral properties of the water are universally re.
garded BY those acquainted with it, equal any
in Virginia.
Few places more desirable summer resort.
TERSs-Board per day T. per week $n, per month $35.
JAMES WILLIAMSON,
Proprietor.
June 10, 1862. 2+-w&sw3mpd.
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From the Charleston Mercury, LunerS.I

THE QUALITIES THAT MAKE 4 GENERAL.
10 be an able general it is not sufficient that
man have great intellectual abilities We see every
day men possessed Of the highest mental qualities
without any capacity for the active duties OF life
War is action, and genius for action depends es-
sentiay on the will rather than the understand
ing 1t is the WILL intent on action which calculates
causes and consequences and sets IN motion the
means to obtain its desired results. Its sagacity
meets difficulties and adversities more than half
way, and Its Ussdom puts its resources in courage
which does not shrink from danger, but redoubles
its efforts with opposition. Hence the great error
in surprising that by cultivatng the intellect and
faculties Chat IS edacation( yoUcan make general
None but man totally unit to be general himself
could commit such an error Education is highly
useful to set up and carry on the machinery of an
army, but to WELD it in the field requires very
different sort talent than any cultivation of the
intellectual powers can bestow. Great activity
force of will and courage are the two great es-
sentials to make general.
That we have aole men, intellectually, for our
generals, we believe there is no doubt. Approach
them and hear them talk and you will be satisfied
Of their intellectual superiority. But look at the
fruits of their geaeraship if indeed they have been
free agents in producing them. The hoe and spade
not the sword have been their chief instruments for
fighting. Why is this? Why have they manifest.
ed none Of that activity of WILL and that sort of
courage which is necessary for successful war p
What has been the consequence? Our country has
been overrun by our enemies, and our cause
brought to the verge of ruin.
The truth is, the speculative powers, so far from
making man good general, often make him an
lmoecile He sees so many paths that he is bewll-
dered with the chaos they afford. He hesitates-he
stands still-he throws up dirt. No man ever vet
was an able general whose intellect was not subser.
Went to his will Thought must be subordinate to
action, and courage must instgate to adventures to
make man carry on successful
We venture to affirm that the history .of the
world does not afford the parallel of the war hither-
to carried on by. the Confederate States With
llmitless resources-with ample time to have sup
piled ourselves with an abundance Of munitions of
war-with bold, enterprisng and chivalrous peo-
ple-wlth cause never surpassed IN its righteous
ness bearing consequences Of failure surpas.
sed IN its terrors-we have deliberately allowed
ourselves to be invaded and our cause to be over
whel1ed by course of inactivity and lmoecll'ty:
II o1kenemies had dictated our wsr policy it could
not more admirably have subserved their purposes:
But TIVE men in the Confederate service have proved
themselves to be generals-Price and jackson ahd
both of them have been frowned on by the govern.
mest. The former was made a general only, by
compulsion, and the latter at time resigned his
Office. s = =.
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IDEAS. NORTH AND so1TH


It has been the misfortune of the South to or
'tertain the saAhe military ideas with the North =.
Thus, Mcclellan announced that this was to bs
war Of artillery. Our Generals agreed to the pro.
position.
Generals on both sides, were brought up in the
same school.
The idea of an artillery war. was good for tbo
North-grateful to the North, and proper to tho
North. 1t gave them long taw, and the benefit Of
their peculiar advantages But, for this very reason
1t was bad and improper for the South
ms Yankee idea was supported BY their m,to
riaL They had the workshops When beaten w.
have been beaten by their workshops undsr W., VIC
TEN OF entrenched inactivity, and neglect of o,-
peculiar advantages. They could turn ont bun
dred guns and military engines to our one. and f.
every s-lnch coum6iad cast by u.s. they could lurn
out ten l0-inch rifed guns. Consequently tha a.
could out-range our fire. and compel the aI,nJ0.'
ment Of our trenches This has been tha;, aoa''uoh'
What thena Our misfortu es are dnas game ~ -.
adoption Of the Yankee idea of what tho wy. " 'ne
be. "
| Inc South could only hope for success bv onno,
ing the Yankee idea, based upon the fac,;,pnp o'
Yankee workshops, by en- independent idea ~ ~; ~,
own: In this paper, at the outset, We pointed on '
the danger OF Lees and McClellars idea of ar,srr
warfare as concerned the fortunes of the South
insstlng upon activity and enterprise-an apprecia
t!oh OF tne spirit of our troops the cavalry and
rlhe service the free use Of the bayonet, and the
prevention OF long taw practice We had born
horsemen, sharp shooters, and the most nsnsrOna
ana ardent troops in the world We sacrificed their
ardor to artillery practice. Nsthinc bnt havona,
practice can save us now We want decisive h..
| ues-not heavy sklrmishes deciding NOTHING 0nr
troops want to be led forward in lorce.-Ch0rlestn
| Mercury. '''''''
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For the Standard.
FIRST N. C. STATE TROOPS.

FIRST N. c. STATE TROOPS.
" ". Holden, Esq.
DEAR SIR:-For the benefit of the friends and
relations of the First Regiment N. c. Troops, will
you be kind enough to make it known through your
paper that any letters or papers to said regiment
may be directed to Richmond 1t. Col. Matt W.
Ransom, of Northampton, has been promoted to the
Colonelcy of the 35tR regiment; Maj. John A. Nc
Dowell, Of Baden has been promoted Lieutenant
Colonel in his place; Capt. T. S. Skinner, of Eden
ton, Major; Lieut.. J. A. Benbury, Captain.
Very respectfully, W. S. j.
Richmond, Va Junel2, 1862
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For The Standard.
= RETREATING INCIDENT.

Two soldiers from the Newborn fight.
Were "d,uble qicking to the rear,
When suddenly an idea bright
Seized upon one, despite his fear
Of whislipg balls and bursting shell,
That thick as hail around him fell:
"Now. Brown" cried he, &" III bet my RANCH
You can't explain why General Branch,
land mlrth iilum'd his ruddy phz,)
Much like a murky mill pond is"
Not l." said Brown, I've been for hours,
Where balls fell thick as April showers,
Right in the spot which Generals shun,
Until the fight is fairly won;
And therefore, if the truth be told,
have not seen our leader bold.
Save, when upon his painting sized,
He crosSed the bridge at Gilpin speed
"Then give il up" the wag cried out,
blocking to see who abou,)
And, I'll explain why General b.
so like mill pondseems 10 me;
1t is because from what all say,
He is Branch, weLi-dum4'l. to-day.
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TO REFUGEES AND OTHERS!
GRAHAM HOUSE,

GRAHAM, N. c.
THIS HOUSE Is NOW>OP FOR THE
reception of Transient and permanent boarders. There
being several vadht' rooms. 10 i. refugees be
cominodated if early application be made. Terms mod
crate
Graham is in nance county, the N. C. Railroad.
and about 80 miles above Raleigh, and the country is
healthy and pleasant in the warm season.
W. j. VESTAI. Supt.
June G. 1859. 24-w&swlm.
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&25 REWARD.

II OST OR STOLEN FROM MY STORE ON FAY
IL e'tev,le street recently LADY'S GOLD WATCH,
opening with spring. with two females engraved Cd nns
side, small landscape with vessel in view on the other
1t has gold face with black hands and figures There
was also gold Chaeian chain with small black enamel.
led locket. containing har-two Keystone cross aud
the other u drunkard key. There was pin. =
will give the above reward to any one who will return
the watch to me- JOHN G. PALMER
Raleigh, June 10, 1862. 24-w&sw4t.
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YOUNG EVE sHEEP,

"TANTED TO BUY SIX OR SEVEN YOUNG EVE
w Sheep, to raise from. for which the highest cash
price will be paid if deivefedo the subscriber residence
IL miles south Of Raleigh. the Fayetteville stage
road p. 80 THO& A. CROWDER.
June ~, 1852. 24-w9t.
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lust RECEIVED AND FOR SALE A FINE LOT OE
- Clqret Wine and Porter. Champagne daily
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MATHEMATICAL AND CLASSICAL,
OXFORD, N. C.
TIME FALL SESSION. WILL OPEN ON THE IST
Il Monday in July. For particulars in regard to board
and lhton address
THOS C. TULEY, PRINCIPAL
June 10, 1862. 25-w&Swim.
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N. y.
a LII BUSINESS COMMITTED TO HIS CARE WILL.
"A be promptly attended to.
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j. II. HORN ER'S
Classical and Mathematical School,
AT OXFORD, N. c.,
VNILL BE RE-OPENED THE 2ND MONDAY IN
w July.
The charge for board and tuition exclusive of lights and
washing will be 1920 per session.
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The Union Forever

Our country, blsst Iaui, the favored of nad0ns,
Baptl-l 10 the blood - the brave and the free5
T. Him whose right hand -us.airs @ = foundations,
orr pray'rs shall ascend, ., our country fr thee
o land oftLe FREE, h0g d=ary We love it,
BY trrlsau's vile foot it shall never De- troll
T, die fr our flag the honor vel covet.
our lives ar cur country, our souls 70 our GyIs
CHoSav-The Union the Uaon tLe Juiou forever.
The bond q our father no treason shall sever.
The -Jar- and the stripe shall forever we've DER Us
Our ipy-trsathiur Anthems viii -u! Sth tie Chorus
Hgrrah th- Union f- ever
Thy sunshine has warmd. ty strong arm protected
When dangers surround. We euI spring al ,he foes
EXutant our shout that He are elected,
To strike for cur ha-, tho We fall with the blow.
That flag a. r-.erei a. the mother who bore u,
W star shall FER fade from is heaven dyed blue,
TIE EaDI that would clutch -L1H witL=r before u.
AL woe O. the mlim-a who dare strike anew
Ch0~ry-TL- Union 2 tLe Union 81.
Bear viuue--- our -rcs, beneath the turf sleeping.
Forsser your Tag shall wave -po,lc-s, uutomi
Bear Witu---, Great God, and help Us in keeping
Tie promise we've male, ard the onrhs We have sworn.
While BUuker's -pire guards it, patriots ashes,
While LeXiugtDu's graud-1as have arms 90 be- uer+d.
While foam from the ga DER plymouth Rock dash--,
The Union it must be, it shall be- preserveI
CA0,rs-The Union the Union. &c.