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Hon. Wan. A. Graham publishes card in the
Raleigh Standard declining to be a candidate for
Governor. He is one of the old politicians of the
State, and we are glad he has declined for think
the great mass of the people are tired of voting
for such gentlemen. Mr.. Graham has saved him
self and friends the modification of defeat har
l0tte Democrat.
Our friend Of the Democrat has allowed the re-
membrance Of old party feeling to get the better of
his courtesy and sense of justice. If Mr. Graham
had been a seeker of office, there might be some
excuse for fling at him by an old party opponent
But when he declines Office and especially in view
of the fact that he has sent five sons to the army
every one of whom, we believe, entered as a pri-
vate) submit to the Democrat that he is entitled
to decent respect from all who wish well to the
great cause for which he makes such sacrifices But
the Democrat not only ourages the feelings of this
sclEsacrlfcing patriot-t refuses to give Mr.. Ora
hams very briefly stated reasons for declining
nomination made by more presses, meetings. and
individuals, than any other citizen Of the State can
boast OF, so far.
The occasion would justify some reflections upon
the idea that the people tired of voting for old
and experienced statesmen, and that by Inference
new and inexperienced men must be called to the
helm at this period of greatest peril But We for
bear.-FdyetteUille Cbserrer.
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For the Standard. .
CAMP MASGuM, Nav %. 1862.

CAMP MASGUM May 70, 1867.
Mr.. EDIToR:In the last issue of your paper notice
a communication, written by some person who does
not sign his name, which am certain is calculated
to do injustice to a very worthy genteman-the
our State government l refer to the insinuations
made against Major a. NJ Lewis, Paymaster. Now,
Mr. Editor, am one of the persons who have effect
ed exchanges to a large amount with Major Lewis,
and can certify upon honor, that Maj. Lewis has
never exacted or taken one cent as premium or pay
in any shape or form whatever, on account of any
exchanges he has made for me for the members
of my company. On the contrary, it has been done
at considerable inconvenience to Major Lewis, but
he has cheeruy done it for the benefit of the SOL
diers, whose fifty and hundred dollar notes have
been exchanged for tens and twentys of the Confed
crate notes But your anonymous correspondent
objects to their being paid in Confederate notes.
Why? What of that? Are they not better than
n. Carolina treasury notes? Do they not pass in
every State of the Confederacy? And the man is
traitor who tries to cast shadow upon their value
whereas N Carolina treasury notes do not pass out
of the State except at discount l therefore ask
is it not kindness done to the soldier to supply
him with money he will be able to pass in any State
OF the Confederacy to which he may be ordered to
fight his country's battles?
You will much obge me if you publish this as
consider it nothing but justice to all parties con-
cerned.
Respectfully, Yours,
JAS. F. FOULKES, Capt.
Co. B, SID Reg. N. G. T.
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The CoMNIssARIAT AGAIN.-A number of coun-
try people have come into town with very long
faces and with complaints that the soldiers in the
Vicinity have been shooting their pigs and poultry.
They desire us to give the soldiers severe rap
over the knuckles but we think that that rap had
better be administered upon the claws of the
officials Of that department, whatever it is, which
is starving its armies within two or three miles of
its diSsoute capital No wonder that our poor SOL
diers wiring the heads of every chicken they can
find and breathe slaughter upon all the little pigs
that are not kept within bounds, when many of
them actually starving and have been living for
days on ratlons of bread and crackers without a
morsel of meat Have we a commissariat OF have
only stupid piece of official machinery, called
Commissary General, whose only claims to distinc-
ton and uSefuless that he the college chum
ofPresident JEFFERSON DAVIS ! We are assured that
when our army fell back on the Peninsula any num-
Der of hogsheads of molasses and sugar were STAYED
in, that soldiers were infinitely surprised at the
spectacle as they had never had a taste of these
luxuries, and never supposed for moment that
there was anything like sugar or molasses in the
commissary stores of the army. From the manner
in which our army is starved at present. 1t would be
supposed that there was nothing in Richmond but
square crackers and very limited supply of -four
Richmond Examiner.
The Examiner, it will be borne in mind, is an
original secession journal If ue had said as much
the whole kennel of secessondom would have been
excited, and some one would have said that we
ought to be hung. Truth, when uttered by the
Charleston Mercury and Richmond Examiner, is
Treason when uttered by conservatives.
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For the Standard.
CAMP MAGRUDER near Kinston, J
26th Re1., Mdy 25, 1852. (


Mr.. EDITOR 1t is enough to excite the sympa-
thy of brave to the long faces of the young
gents, who have thought about enough of their
country during this war TO always have urgent
business at home, and saying, go on, my brave boys
shall soon be there with YOU but have never ar
rived But in the height of their glee, the con-
scrption bill is passed, with its exemptions. What
do we hear of them next? A doctor is gone to
Richmond to be appointed Postmaster at -;
another young clean.faced, slick-haired mer-
chant is out with subscription for school; and
when Intercepted when pay day would come on,
"Oh, that makes no difference, perhaps you need
nerer pay" And to our establishment, he actually
obtained a sufficient number to exempt him from
service Such exemptions as these are what twelve
months men complain Of. We think all are equally
interested in the struggle for independence but what
ought to be done with those who stay at home
We think men over thirty years of age could at
tend to post-oces and with the aid of many ladies'
could teach country schools.
appeal to the ladies of North Carolina to treat
all such characters with contempt If this cap fits
any person anywhere else, and it should in any way
pinch, will say, you can get rid of it BY doing
better in future.
A SOLDIER IN THE ARMY.
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For the Standard.
WILL HE REDEEM HIS PROMISE2

Mr.. EDITOR Il hate to trouble YOU because some
men won't do as they promised. Some fourteen or
fifteen months ago, of the secession candidates
for the Convention promised the people he would
lose the last drop O. his hearts blood for the South
Now, Mr.. Editor, what do you think he has done
He was elected to the Convention. He volunteered
in the first company that left this county, and went
down to Fort Caswell and remained a month or So
He had an Office in the company-he resigned his
commission and came home to take his pleasure in
our little town. He then was elected Brigadier
General of the Militia of the 9th Brigade there his
war-fever abated He has lost no blood yet There
are many other such men as he is, who said that
the Union men were tories. He is embraced in the
conscrpt Law, but don't think he will go yet.
A CONSCRIPT.
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Facts and Rumors from Wilmington.

The Confederate steamer Gordon, Capt. Walker,
was captured off Cape Fear Bar by the blockaders
on Wednesday morning from Nassau, laden with
arms, powder, &C. Only one of the crew escaped,
who reports none hurt. Two Yankee spies or bridge
burners were captured on the Manchester road, and
brought to Wilmington.
Il is rumored in town that at 10 o'clock on Thurs
day, the Yankee feet supposed to be the Burnside
expedition, commenced bombarding Fort Fisher be-
low Wilmington. We are glad to say that informa-
ton brought by passengers the train on yester1
day, explode the rumor There was firing below
Wilmington on Thursday from some cause, but not
from bombarding fleet.
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SAVE THE BACoN.-We observe that the Mayor
of Ashevlle in this State under the authority of the
Commissioners and in compliance with Gov. Clark's
proclamation, on The 10th inst, seized upon $4,000
pounds of bacon, which had been bought by specu-
ating parties to send out of the State. The Mayor
very generously and properly offers it for sale to
the poor and needy in that section in lots of 80 lbs
each, at cost. The poor in other sections of the
State need even now, and in July and August will
need much worse, q similar interference.
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We have received from Lieutenant Colonel Whit.
ley, and Adjutant Atkinson, of the 4lst regiment
militia, Johnston County, reply to the communica-
ton of "A Conscript," published in the Standard
of the 9TH instant We have already devoted
considerable portion Of our space to this contro-
versy, which is rather personal than POLITICAL and
not at all interesting to readers generally; and
besides, the Colonel of the regiment has had full
hearing in our columns in reply to the communica-
ton referred to. Under these circumstances and as
the reply of the Lieutenant Colonel and Adjutant
is substantially the same as that made by the Colo
mel, we must respectfully decline to publish the
document now in hand
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Our Thirtecnth Regiment.

friend has furnished us the following list of the
killed, wounded and missing in the 18th North
Carolina regiment, at the battle of Williamsburg
May 9th.
Company A-Killed, A. G. Totem Wounded
II. c. Thompson, Joseph Gillaspie. -..'
Company B-Killed, First Lieutenant Joseph
Thompson, Corporal R. L. Swan, Priyates R S. G.
Baker, j. F. Knox, E. L. Prather, j. F. Wilson.
Wounded, Capt A. A. Erwin, Lieut. j. W. Alex
ander, Corporal W. A. Freeman Privates j. A.
Boyd @. W. Brown, j. NJ. Erwin, F. A. Hawkins,
j. R Kerr, II. L..Wolfe, S. H. Magin W. S. Taylor.
Company D-Wounded, W. H. Bradford.
Company F-Wounded J. H. Furches, N. NJ.
Igmes.
Company G-Killed, W. H. Hussey, L. Morgan,
S. Pippin, j. Marshall, V. B. Anderson. Wounded,
Sergeants W. Peel, W. Dupree; Corporals W. An
drews, Il. ". Stancill; Privates W. Fl. Adkins E.
Andrews, W. Proctor w. Aston, B. Parker; First
Sergt G. L. Brown, Slightly } j. Tanner, (slightly)
Company KILLED, NJ. D. Hines, R. w. STAN
field, NJ N. Ward. Wounded, Capt. Giles P.
Bailey, Severely Lieut. R. S. Watts, Slightly }
Serg't j. N. Justice; Privates P. r. Wright, R. A.
Maxwell, W. R. Totten j. L. Ward W. A. Walker,
j. NJ. Martin, A. B. Powell, j. Taylor.
Nissing-Co. B, 8 Co. D, / Go. G, 4; Go. K, Z.
1ota-Killed 10; Wounded, 4S; Missing, Is.
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PARTIZAN RANGERS,

HAVING RECEIVED THE REQUISITE AUTHOR
In ity, propose to organize Company of Mounted
Rangers, 10 be composed of the old officers thrown out
of service by the recent reorganization. "decapated
officer myself earnestly and cordially invite all Of this
class who from patriotic motives desire to serve their
country, and unite with annoy and hsrass,
and possible to drive from our soil cruel and barbar
enemy whose presence is degrading corrupting and
pslluting to defenceless citizens.
Col Seotts Corps of Rangers consisting Of Mounted
Rihemen Cavalry, Infantry and Light Battery, oil Of
which will as far as practicable, operate together
Each member will furnish himself with good strong
horse and such arms as be may have at his command
Gentlemen wishing join will address at Raleigh,
N C. or apply in person at the Planters House.
W. S. GUY, formerly
1t. Col. 18th N. c. Troops.
May 81 1859 1T
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Con-. TATNALL-Our readers will recolect the
the Merrimac with the responsibility of her de-
struction We omitted in last to state that the
pilots have replied in lengthy card, entirely cx-
onerating themselves from blame, and pouring
broadside into the old Commodore. We suppose
an Investigation will be had, fixing the blame of the
unnecessary destruction of that powerful vessel
upon the proper shoulders. 1t was one of many Of
Mr.. Secretary Mallory's bunders, in calling CON-
Tatnall, now old and in6rm, to the command of that
vessel who was entirely ignorant of her character
instead of appointing 1t I. Catesby Jones tc the
command who had shown hmaelf equal to the
task, after Com. Buchanan was wounded, by his
splendid and gallant achievements. 1t Jones was
at home on board of her; Com. Tatnall was not.
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A Card.

To the Editor of the Raleigh Standard
SIR: A communication appeared in your paper of
the 2Sth inst under the caption Are these things
so 7" in which am charged with gross misconduct
as the Paymaster of North Carolina Troops. On
demanding of you the name of the author of the
communication, was informed, after some delay,
that it was written By Mr. Frank l. Wilson, who is
regarded as an irresponsible man. Under these
circumstances, it only remains for Inc TO declare,
as now do, that the charge is without any, the
slightest foundation in truth and that defy proof
in contradiction of the assertion.
AS a matter of Justice, | shall expect of you the
insertion of this Card in your next issue.
A. NJ. LEWIS
Raleigh, May 20, 1852.
We have given place to the above Card Of Major
Lewis, as an act of SIMPLE justice to him. But, in
doing so, protest against his language in relation
to our correspondent, Mr.. Frank l. Wilson. We
have known Mr.. Wilson intimately for many years.
There is stain upon his character, so far as we
know We have always found him an honest,
truth-telling man and have no hesitation in
saying that in all these respects, as well in all
other respects, he is quite the equal of Maj. Lewis
himself.
1t is well known to readers that it is not our
habit to shield ourself behind irresponsible" per-
sons. We have always spoken boldly and pointed
ly when the occasion has seemed to require it; and
We expect to continue to do So
Maj Lewis refers to the delay which he en-
countered in obtaining the name of our CORES
pondent There was no more "delay" than was
proper and necessary as the correspondence will
show. if published.
Maj Lewis emphatically denies that he has been
guilty of "gross misconduct the Paymaster of
North-Carolna troops" We have not charged"
him with such misconduct, and have, therefore,
nothing to retract, and nothing to prove. His de-
NAL, however, ought to be satisfactory to the pub
lie as it is to US, that he has not been guilty of
"gross misconduct" in his Office. But, while we
say this we also hold that Maj. Lewis official con-
duct is fit subject for public scrutiny and that
tie press is not to be restrained from giving crcu
lation to "rumors' even, which affect officials in
their relations to The army and to the public Eve
~ man is presumed to be innocent until he is proved
guilty; and according to this rule even, Maj Lewis
is entitled to statement that his denial is salts
factory We will not undertake to say by what
phraseology he might have made it more so, as, IN
der the circumstances he would not ask and docs
not expect our advice.
We now dismiss this matter so far as we are con-
cerned, not expecting to take it up again, unless
compelled to do so in sefdefence; but our CORES
pendent, who is not "an irresponsible man" is enti-
tied to hearing in reply to Maj. Lewis and shall
have it il he desires it.
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For the Standard.
STRAWBERRY PLAINS, J
Camp Jnaluska, :
May 10, 1862. J

J
W. W. HOLDEN, ESQ. - ..
Dear Sir: From information received from Raj
eigh, presume that the Convention remained in
session buta few days. I am at present with the
lst and I'd companies of the North Carolina Cher
okee Battalion" stationed at this place to guard
Railroad bridge, which the tories around it are so
Tanxious to destroy. The troops that had been sta
toned here having been armed and equipped, have
been sent to the Cumberland mountain where
battle will be fought soon of vast Importance in its
results If overpowered at the Cumberland our
troops will very probably have to fall back on the
Iron or Smoky mountains So far, the Indian COM
panies have set an example worthy of imitation by
the whites, in sobriety, morality and submission to
the duties required of soldiers. They bid fair at no
distant day, in Tennessee, at least to prove them
selves better friends to the South and the Southern
cause, in this our day of trial. than some persons
who claim to be of pure white origin-who have
merit of their own, BESIDES except to stay at home
and speculate on the necessities of the families of
the soldiers who are fighting the battles of their
country, for the purpose of achieving our liberty
and independence.
have no fears of the final result but have no
doubt that many important battles will be fought
during next summer. In my opinion, our forces
ought to be strengthened in East Tennessee during
next summer, and, if necessary, portion of our
forces could be removed to Eastern North Carolina
upon the coming of FROST
Yours truly, WV. H. THOMAS.
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RAILROAD ACCIDENT.-We omitted to state in our
last that a severe accident occurred on the N. G.
Railroad on Thursday evening" a week ago, between
this City and Goldsboro' The heavy rains had wash
ed the road and forced out the ties it is said
The train came rushing on as usual, when suddenly
the engine sunk in and the tender and cars were
smashed up badly, killing two negroes and wound
ing severely the engineer. There were 200 Yankee
paroed prisoners on at the time but none were in
iured
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CHAPLANs.-A correspondent desires to know
whether or not the salary of Chaplans in the army
has been increased. The law of the late Congress
on that subject has not been published, but we
learn one was passed. An officer connected with
the War Department in this city informs US that
Chaplains are now entitled to $50 per month, and
ratiOpS
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DOMESTIC SALT.-We have in our Office speci-
men of salt taken from the surface of the ground
on the plantation of Mr.. Harris Tysor, near Egypt,
in Chatham County, and refined and crystalized by
DIR. Emmons State Geologist 1t is beautiful
specimen. The salt, of dun color, was brought
to this City, in vial, by Mr.. Tysor. 1t is now
white and pure. We learn that there are several
spots on Mr.. Tysor's plantation that white with
salt the surface; and Prof Emmons is of opinion
that with labor and care enough salt can be OBJ
tanned from this locality to supply the neghborhoOd
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JUST RECEIVED.
LOST OR STOLEN.

4 OST OR STOLEN FROM THE MAILS, CERTIFI-
Gates from the Public Treasurer of North Carolina of
NOrthCarolna per cent. bonds follows: Nos 81 and
49, Of $4,000 each, dated April 9, 1862, making $1,000
No. 49, dated April 2st, 1852 81 900 Nos lat and lh5
of s2uOO each dated Dist April 1862 making OOO The
said certificates for bonds made payable to John G.
Williams Co.
THOS. BRANCH SONS
Petersburg, Va.
May so, 1852. 44-5tpd.
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SUTLERs-The suffers of the Confederate army
must be most unconscionable set of extortioners.
1t is said that they buy coffee at rs cts per pound,
and sell it to the officers and soldiers at $1.5O The
Richmond papers have affirmed this repeatedly
Does the government wink at this wholesale ex-
tortion?
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PErERsBURG.-Th gun-boats still lie off City
Point. A small boat landed the other day but re-
turned. Drury's Bluff has given them enough for
once They have penetrated several miles up APP
pomatox river, but have returned We hope Pc
burg is we'll defended.
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AUCTION,

VW ILL BE SOLD ON SATURDAY NEXT, AT
w Towles' Auction and Commission Store, a lot of
second hand Furniture Cockey and Glassware and house.
hold articles.
ALSO,
large lot of Smoked Dried Herrings in boxes of 100
each. JAS. NJ. TOWLES Auctioneer
May 30, 1882. a.
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We are indebted to Mr.. o. Lederle, of Memphis,
Tennessee, for a copy of a map of Kentucky and
Tennessee, which is interesting at this time. The
map is well executed. 1t is the first one we have
seen which contains Corinth, with the country
around it fully laid out. Price 81 so, and 81
bound in pocket form.
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REAL ESTATE IN RALEIGH FOR SALE.

THNHE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR SALE HIS
IL House and lot Person street. in the Eastern part
of the City The lot contains half acre. and the house is
comfortable two story with four and four FIRE
places. There also the lot kitchen, smokehouse
aud stable.
Also lot adjoining the above, containing three
fourths of acre, with house it suitable for small
family. WILEY W. JOHNSON
May 30, 1852. 49,
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The REGISTER AND Nh. SrANLY.-The Register
says the Standard is disposed to "praise" Mr..
Stanly with faint damns," and that we are anx-
ious to "curry favor in certain quarter" by "let
ting him off in the mildest manner Imaginable
What does the Register mean by such language
We have referred in plain and emphatic terms to
Mr.. Sanly's acceptance of the Governorship at the
hands of Mr.. Lincoln; we more approve of this
act than we did of his being the black Republican
candidate for Governor of. California, but we have
not blac&guarded him the Register has done, sim
ply because such course could do no good, and is
no evidence Of either courage or devotion to the
State. But what does the Register mean by "a
certain quarter?" Does the Editor refer to Mr..
Lincoln, or to person or persons in this State p
In a matter of this kind the Register ought to be
explicit.
The Register wants Mr.. Stanly shot or "choked
to DEATH" Will the Editor himself play the Brutus
on this occasion? Will any of his eating friends
who have boosted so much of what they would do in
this war; and who have done little penetrate the
lines at Newbern and shoot this Lincoln Governor?
We guess not But if the enemy should unfortu-
nately prevail u.s. and if Mr.. Stanly should
reach Raleigh in the exercise of his functions, we
venture the prediction that our neiShbor of the
Register, and many of those for whom he speaks,
will be among the first to avail themselves of Mr..
Stanlys protection. 1t is easy to and threaten
when the enemy is hundred miles away; but our
observation has convinced us that those who are
most pugnacious when no danger is near are gen.
orally the humbest and most conciliatory when the
danger is upon them. We do not say neighbor
would take the oath, or that any one here would !;
but if Mr.. Stanly should unfortunately reach here
the result of the chances of war; it opinion
that would conduct ourself on the occasion with
quite as much frmnc.ss and patriotism would be
exhibited by the Register and its friends We new
| er either give or take "the cue" This paper is
absolutely independent and its Editor is determined
to live and die citizen of sovereign, sslgooern-
| ing State
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MASS MEETING IN RALEIGH!

A MASS MEETING OF THE CONSERVATIVES OF
IA Wake County will be held in Raleigh on
. Saturday the 3Ist of May,
to recommend candidate for Governor and candidates
for the Legislature.
All who are in favor of REFORM and opposed inecen-
cy partysm, and avortism in the goverpmen and who
desire to our lest placed in Office invited
attend.
May %, 1852. 49-td