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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-08
Seward as q Diplomatist.

The Richmond daily papers contain the lengthy
correspondence between the British and French
governments with Mr.. Seward upon the Mason
Sidell affair. 1t is altogether too yoluminous for
our columns. Whatever reputation Seward may
have as shrewd politician and willy hypocrte, this
correspondence exhibits him in any other light than
that of an astute and able diplomatist The cor
respondence opens with direct ard manly letter
from Earl Russell to Lord Lyons, briefly narrating
the offence of Com. Wilkes, expressing the hope
that Lncolns government did not order and will not
justify the act and authorizing Lord Lyons to frn
ish copy to Mr.. Seward, in The hope that he will
of his own accord promptly deliver Messrs. Mason
and Sldell up, accompanied with suitable apology,
but that in case he does not Lord Lyons is to make
the demand. The letter of the British minister,
Earl Russell, was duly laid before Mr.. Seward, who
employs several days in a lengthy reply. The la
bored quibbling of Mr.. Stewards letter. in which he
attempts to justify the act and then acknowledges
its error, are happily summed up by the Richmond
Enquirer thus:
ITO sum up: 1st The capture was right-when
tested by justice, and law, and decorum; I'd. Its
advantages must be surrendered upon an assumed
technicaLity, in court where there no peadngs;
3d. The capture wrOng, as judged by the prn-
ciples always maintained in the United States even
to the extremity of war"
In support of the first position, Seward arrays his
assumptions as proofs, and argues the case on the
British side as if to instruct tho British diploma
lists when, after wasting deal of breath, he sud-
denly backs down, apologies for Com. Wilkes
course, and fatty acknowledges that on American
principles and according to the uniform practice of
his government the capture was wholly indefensi-
BILE, and that he therefore takes great pleasure in
giving them up, hoping that display of such mag
nanimity will be satisfactory to the British govern
| ment The whole letter, dictated under the i'm
pulses of cowardice and hypocrtcal can't is beneath
contempt. Lord Lyons simply replies that his COM
municaton will be forwarded to his government
and that he will make the necessary arrangements
for receiving our ENJOYS a British vessel. Along
with the correspondence is perspeuous letter from
the French Minister, NJ. Thouyenel to the represen-
| tative of France near Lincoln's government, in
which the position of the British government is full
ly sustained; in reply to which Mr.. Seward hopes
that his letter to the British government and his
subsequent course will be satisfactory. more dis
graceful back out does not blot American annals.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-08

The CoNTRAsT.-The most illustrious of Abraham
Lincoln's subjects, if he were to speak and act
against the Northern despotism, would be arrested
and confined in prison. and denied the writ Of ha-
6eds corpus but the humblest slave in the Confed-
crate States if charged with crime and thrown into
prison. is EMIT led to and has his writ of Aobeas cor
Pus, upon the execution of which an inquiry is
made into the lawiulncss of his imprisonment
Such is of the many differences at present exist
ing, between even the slaves of the South and the
miserable victims Of Lincoln's despotism. All of
Constitutional liberty that yet remains the North
American continent, exists in these Confederate
States aud it is for this liberty we are now con-
tending. The contest will go on, until the indie
pendence of the Confederate States shall have been
fully secured 1t will cost treasure and blood, but,
in the language of John Adams, the end is worth
more than all the means" .. .,-. F..-
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-08

Our SEA CoAsr.-The last accounts from the sea-
BOARD report no indication of attack from the
Burnside expedition On the 3rd inst, quite feet
was in Hampton Roads, ana it is not unlikely that
that expedition was collecting at that place prepare
tory to a southwark movement. A few blockading
vessels still skulk upor our coast Some nights ago
the bockaders stealthily burned light-boat near
the guns of Fort CaswelI, while our pickets were
asleep or off their post. The next morning they
were not to be found but have since returned
Negroes are occasionally escaping to the Yankees,
anu of course giving information to state Of
preparation. We hope that Fort Caswell and Fort
Macon are all ready, and that there is sleeping
duty. If those forts are not fully equipped and
manned it will be a sad mishap should a formidable
feet overpower them. Their readiness and ability
to resist strong force must of course be known to
the authorities. We ask again, are they ready p
We hope so.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-08

SPEcIE.-At various points in the Southern Con-
federacy specie is selling at enormous premium.
Fifty per cent is charged for it in some places
The Richmond Examiner says that it is owing to the
anxiety Of spectators to obtain it for the purpose
of sending North to obtain goods from the Yankees,
which it says are struggled into the South in large
quantities. Is the government aware of the exis-
tence of such smugglings Does it connive at it ?
Some men would risk the navigation of the river of
Styx to make money. They abuse the Yankees,
were warm advocates for bringing on the war, no
doubt, and yet will not pay dollar or risk limb
to promote il, but will risk every thing to make
money out of it Who are they? These same peo-
pie will be strong advocates for allowing Yankees
equal privileges for trade, &C., with our own citi-
zens, when the war is over. Men who thus give
"aid and comfort" to the enemy, ought to be
known.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-08
A Forgery.

The Richmond Examiner and Wilmington Jour-
nal of recent dates copied the following from the
Philadelphia Enquirer:
sNorth-C Carolina seeded without her own fair
consents her adhesion to the Infamous cause has been
lukewarm and partial; many of her assemblymen
are said to have shouted for Joy when the reduction
of Hatteras was heard of in Raleigh Hyde county,
some weeks since, declared its independence; forty
five of her seventy mine counties subsequently held
a convention, renouncing treason, resuming their
loyalty and setting up provisional government;
and there is every prospect that the old North
State" as a State will soon pay to Secession her
parting bow, and deal it a discovering and deadly
wound To show that this movement was no idle
form, or powerleSs threat read what the Raleigh
Standard said just previous to the Convention -
" Unless this increment is stopped at once 6y the
strong arm Of the Confederate Government more
than half of the counties in this State will be at
tached to the Black Republican Government before
the Union Congress meets" And again: eff we
were to have election today for the Legisla-
ture and State officers knoos amid the present
diseord, chat state Of things might turn up."-
Plainly, good management and timely aid may soon
bring that State to fly the tents of treason and stamp
from her feet its poisonous and bloodstained dust"
Now, the Standard never used such language as
that attributed to it in the above extract. On
the contrary, we have uniformly maintained that
North Carolina is the most united Of all the Confed
crate States in opposition to Lincolns government
and have referred to the socalled Hatteras Con-
vention only to ridicule it ..,r.<. -. ...z
Who perpetrated the above forgery we have no
means of knowing We do not make this correc-
ton for the information of regular readers for
they know that we have never uttered such Ian
guage; but we do so, lest those who seldom or new
er see our paper may be misled by the extract re-
ferred to. ~,.. -. p
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-08
DIE d,

At the residence of his father in Wake County on the
LIST day of January 1852, Mr. j. S. HoLLEMAN eldest
of Wyatt and Martha Hoeman in the 2sh year Of his
age -, So $3.50 -.
Mr.. Holeunan we'll known to many of the citizens Of
this community and elsewhere in the State and it is need
less for any to euogize him for his amabiity his
virtues for knew him but to love him. lie kind
and agreeable to all his acquantancss His bereayed ea-
tves alone can tell what dnul kind and aectionste
son and brother be has BEEN His many friends will
but too sadly, feel their loss He had been for Meix
years, jealous member of the Baptist Church and the
first blot HE character has yet to found So aniabe
young man is seldom found, and doubts that his
soul is at rest in heaven The friends of the samiy will
truly symPathze With them in their sad bereaveuhent
But they cannot greye those that have hope; Sr
blessed are the dead who die in the Lord"
A ScHooLnATz.
At Mackeys Ferry, Washington County the 9th Of
December, 1851, Mrs WRFRED ANN Bowen, wife Of NJ
Bowen, ESQ., in the SD year Of her age She leaves
husband three children and large circle of friends TO
mourn her loss. -
- Register please copy.
At the Floral College, Tuesday morning the 3lst of
December, 1851 after about weeks illnessof pneumonia
the Rev. Frederick f. NAsH Pastor of the Presbyterian
Church ut that place, and influential and efficient Min
lister of that denomination He had only but few DAYS
before returned from the General Assembly of the South
ern Presbyterian Church ut Augusta which he was
delegate from the Presbytery of Fayetteville
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-08

ToTnE RAnRoADs.-The last Wilmington Journal
makas the following appeal to the conductors of the
Railroads. We hope they will heed it The peo-
pie of that section as well as the soldiers must not
need bread when it is SO abundant We are some
what surprised however to hear the complaint while
the Cape Fear is navigable: sl-s~ss So. =
"There is not bushel of meal at the grain stores
nor any corn fit to make meal out Of nor is there
barrel Of -four sale. There is plenty in the in
terror, so We are informed, but it can't be got down.
Cannot the Railroads strain point! Have they
tot bopels Of compassion for us?"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-08
BEULAH MALE INSTITUTE,
MADISON, ROCKINGHAM Co, n. g.
A CLASSICAL AND MILITARY SCHOOL.
THIHE COIRSE OF INSTRIJC. ION IN THIS

Il Institute thorough and comprehensive Us in
any similar institution in the South. Students tho
roughly prepared College for the practical duties of
life All the students advised To Connect themselves
with the Military Department which has been in efficient
operation for several months Cadets will be taught IN
PANTRY and ARTILLERY TACTICS and be subjected
rigid dscip All duct prejudical good order
aud military discipline will be promptly punished Pun
shment in this department consists Sf three kinds st
Punishment with the rod and extra duty. I'd COuhue-
in dark prison. 3, DiSnsSlOu from the corps Of
Cadets aud public expulsion the Institute. Cadets
will be expected spend the month Of July in CaNp
der the of the Principal All students positively
required abstain from the Ut intoxicating liquors.
debts, TO remain their night, to
apply themselves diligently 10 study to be polite in the:
manners neat in their Dress prump in the discharge Of
duty and all occasions to exhibit commendable de-
pertinent Parents and guardians would 10 we'll To give
the Institute trial. The present Annual Term will con-
nue until the last Thursday in June, 1863. Students
ceived at any time Expenses for i've MONTHS Tuition
$40 to $50. Board ~ per month. Military Fee -,
for which Cadets will be furnished with Arms knapsacks
Tents, &C.. during the Term Payment half in advance.
Madison is in fine, healthy section of the State, and
be reached by Stage direct from Greensboro and Sa
lem, N. q. aud DanylIe, Va. ...f
For admission, address Madison n G.
Rev. l.. h. SHUCK, A. NJ,
Principal b. NJ Institute.
Jan. z, 1852. 2-wZpd.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-08
WAR NEWS.

PoToMAc.-Private dispatches received from the
Potomac in Richmond state that there are early in
dcations of an attack Transport, when it is be-
leved the attack viii be general It is also ndicar
ted by private rnmor that the Confederate forces
were preparing for an advance. The recent bod,
weather may affect the plans Of both armies.
WESTERN VIRGMA-The withdrawn of Floyd's
forces from Western Virginia leaves that section
greatly exposed Gen. Loring and Col johnson
have but handful of troops to arrest the ad-
vance of the enemy. The Richmond Dispatch
makes strong and timely appeal to the President
to afford prompt succor to that portion of the State.
There is good reason to believe that its fears are not
groundless In the mean time the enemy is strong
ly posted in that region. Rosencranz and his staff
are ut Wheeling; Col. Porscher with his regiment
at Gauly Bridge; Gen. Cox's brigade at Charles
town on the Kanawha; Gen. Reynolds at Phillip;
Gen. Ailroy at Cheat Mountain; Col Ford at Elk.
water; Col. Moss at Beverley, and one regiment at
Huttonsville. ..s, -. =. /,
SoUrHC ARoL1xA.-The news from the region of
Port Royal grows more exciting. On the LIST inst,
the Federals landed 5000 troops at Port Royal.
Gen. Pemberton, with Jones regiment and four
companies of Dunovant's regiment advanced upon
them, when fierce battle ensued- which resulted in
driving the enemy, with considerable loss, under
cover of their guns The Confederates fell back to
Gardeners corner Our loss was eight killed and
fifteen wounded. ~. as-r-.a =
Gen. Evans with large achievements, went
promptly to the of action, and the firing was
renewed at ten o'clock on the I'd. $500 At
rumor at W ilmington, on the 4th instS states
that Gen. Lee had succeeded in decoyIng the enemy
into the interior to the number Of 1900 and had .
strong force in their rear. The report needs con-
frmation. -
KENTUcKY.-Gen. Johnston has called upon the
Provisional government of Kentucky for 80, 900 men
to serve from one to three years. The Yankees
were still pouring troops into Kentucky No gen
eral engagement seems to be near at hand, although
the Northern papers speak of rumors of battle on
the End inst. General Marshall was advancing to-
wards Lexington 80 ....- -. ',----as
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-08

"A suaGEsrioN.-The following suggestion Of IS
correspondent Of the Wilmington Journal to con.
eentratea movable brigade of 5000 men at Geld
sbofo to operate on the coast at any point asealed
strikes ua as good one. The State has the men
already in camp near this city and at other points
on the Railroad If winter quarters were already
prepared for them at Goldsboro' the transfer could
be easily made Let the suggestion Of the CORES.
pondent be considered. ......,
movable Brigade of five thousand men 1t Goldsboro,
and request President Davis to appoint Colonel
Campbell of the 7th State Troops Brigadier Gen
eral tocommand this Brigade Thismoveable column,
could be placed at any point of attack the coast
Of North Carolina in twelve hours A battery of
fifteen or twenty light guns would be valuable
auxiliary to the Brigade" - -
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-08
OBJ Staa1arS.
RALEIGH. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 9, Isoa.

SPECIAL NoTICE-The STANDARD Is conducted strictly
upon the CASH systs lu papers discontinued at tie
expiration Of TIE fimefor hel hey hare kssa paid Sub
s6ts oil Be notified wEExs before tIsir tims Is out
bya cross MARX er PaPsrs Gaa sisss ne subscption
il rensced the paper soR BE- disnontaued 7as l. rule
from Which there OH Be departure. FatcA for the cross
mari, and rsRev your subscriptions. sss .rats.i
-HEERLY STANDARD 81 per annurn, is GdUancs
SEM WEEKL 7, 81 per Gnnrp, Ia adOanes. 20
~ Subscribers desiring their papers changed must
mention the Post Office ,o as well as The one to- which
they desire the change to be made.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-08
The Latest News.

Rumors in Richmond speak of reported skirmish-s
ing in Western Virginia. There is also some talk
of an advance upon Romney. The Yankees speak
also of an advance upon Winchester. But there is
nothing reliable from that quarter. 30
On the Peninsula Gen. Magruder's lines are
threatened. The enemy advanced to Bethel some
days ago. our. picket; retired and the enemy de-
stroyed the property there and returned to Fortress
Monroe and Newport News. sss15-
From Port Royal we learn that the enemy has
been driven back from the main land to the islands,
He dare not venture beyond the range of his ships
guns.
Another battle is reported in the Indian country
the latter again defeated with loss of 200
killed and 100 prisoners many wagons and 100
horses Confederate loss, twelve killed and twenty
wounded
Judge Hemphill. of Texas, of the Confederate
Congress, died in Richmond on the 4th inst
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-08

GEN. McCLELLAN.-The Northern papers an
nounce that Gen. Mcclellan is ILL., in Washington
city, with typhoid fever He was slightly better at
last accounts but his attack is sufficiently serious
to lead the Yankees to begin to cast about for sue
cessor. N. P. Banks of Mass, was spoken of at
first but Senator Ben. Wade of Ohio seems to have
the most votes for the position. Should Mcclellan
recover he had better leave any how, before the
abolition wing of the government kills him outright
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-08

DR. WoKrH.-The Wilmington Journal has at
length seen tho salt commissioner. 1t says: I've
had the pleasure yesterday Of seeing the State Salt
Commissioner, DR.. j. N. Worth, who was down
here, we presume upon business connected with his
official duties. We have no doubt the Doctor will
do all that intelligence and energy can do to meet
the public wants."
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-08
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

s EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF MAR
n TIA L. TERkELL, deceased, hereby give notice
all persons indebted to said to make prompt set
Element with me; and all persons having ca against
said estate notified to present the within he
time limited by law, this notice will be pleaded bar
of their recovery.
W. J. ALLEN, Executor.
Jan. T. 1859. wat
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-08

The WEATHEa-For the first time during the
winter We are having cold weather. On Sunday
there was considerable sleet but no snow. We
think it probable that there has been heavy snow
west and north Of this. We trust all our soldiers
are comfortably housed and provided for during this
pnching weather. 81
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-08

GROUND PEA Ou--We observe, from the VIII
mington Journal that Messrs. T. G. & B. G.
Worth, of Wilmington, are making arrangements
for the extensive manufacture Of ground-pea OIL
Its said to answer fine purpose for light machine
ry, and also good salad oil. We have ordered
some for the use of orr press. tess FL,
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-08

New SuBscRIBERs.-our list is swelling hand
somely. We are under obligations to friend in
Columbus County for list Of thirteen; to friend
at Fair Grove N c. for list Of ten and to friend
at Durhas, and others for additional fayors. Send
them along
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-08

VINO CAN BEAT THIS There is Cabarrus lady
of our acquaintance who has, in 3 months time,
worked off with her haads the following articles
for the Cehfederate soldiers, viz: ] comforter for
the neck, knit pair of gloves, visors and Is pair
Of socks quilted and lined blankets spun doubled
aud twisted 20 cuts Of wooden yarn, and made
shirts This is, however, by no means all she has
done-CoRcord Flag.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-08
NOTICE.
a S GUARDIAN OF RICHARD TERRELL

= ,
"A OF Wake County, hereby all perSuns against
trading with him, trusting him for any thing whatso
ever. give this notice guardian. because Mr Terrell
is DOT capable of contracting lUr himself aud will pay
debts contracted by him.
hereby Authorize Mr. W. ]. Allen TO purchase for Mr.
Terrell such things as be may need
JAMES M. PACE, Guardian.
Jan. z, 1862. 2-w3t.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-08

Mr. GRAHAM's SPEEcH.-Much of our space is oe-
cuped to-day, with the able and eloquent speech of
Hon. W. A. Graham, before the Convention, upon
the Test Oath ordinance. Our readers will doubt
less be highly grated with its perusal in the stead
of other matter. f..-H
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-08

Re ENLIsTING.-An entire Mississippi regiment Of
II months men serving on the Potomac have re-
solved to eenlist to man, after the expiration of
their term To their honor be it recorded
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-08

s W- We ask the attention of the reader to the
School advertisements in our columns to-day, 1t
will be seen that DR.. Deems School, at Wilson,
and Mr. Shuck's School, at Madison are still in OPP
Grafton. - -,
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-08

ROCKAWAYS AND BUGGIES FOR SALE.
IT HAVE SOME TEN OR TWELVE NEW BUGGIES
and Rockaways for sale, which will dispose of on
sonabe terms.
Especial attention will be hereafter given at my shops
to Kepalring-for which Cash delivery will be demand
ed, in all cases.
All persons indebted to for work. requested to
forward and settle their accounts Those who cannot
pay the cash, will please close their by
N. s. HARP.
Raleigh, Dec. II, 1861. 5l-w7t~
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-08

The rumored resignation Of Gen Pillow at Co
lumbus, KY, has been confirmed He has gone
home.
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DIR. DEEMS'S SEMINARY FOR YOUNG
LADIES, WILSON, N. C.

VNHE SEVENTH SESSION OF THIS SCHOOL
Il will Commence January Z3d, 1852.
The Seminary is located in the highest and perhaps most
healthy the Wilmington and Weldon Railroad,
and in the quiet and desirable portion of the town.
The building is ample All the departments will be sup
piled with teachers Of ability and experience.
Board, 90 week This includes washing the pupils
furnishing their lights; Tuition from $40 $25
son according to the advancement of the pupil Music
with the Of the instrument, $2s 5Oi Drawing $lO Oil
Painting $40.
For other information, please address
CHARLES +. DEEMS, Rector.
Jan. z, 1869. 2-w4t.
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AsBURY ACADEMY.

A. ID. DWELL, PRISCIPAL.
FNHE NEXT SESSION WILL BEGIN ON
u Monday 18th of January, 1862 Terms from 81 to
Sis session. according studies Board nom 81 10
cipa. ! = - = - ~
"aAe 20, N. u, Jan. z, 1852 2-w2tpd.
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w ANTEn

WANTED. fs
nNE hATR0N, ONE ASSISTANT MATROy AND
ten good Nurses for the General Military Hospital at
Raleigh, n. Z. Apply to
E. BURKE HAYWOOD, Surgeon.
December 81, 1861. Iio-wIsEtf