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The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-06-04

DROWNED PLANT, resident
Of Mill Point, in this county, was drowned
on Friday night last, while crossing the
tressel-work bridge, between Mill Point
and Ferrysburg. He was on his way 10
Grand Haven for physician for sick
member of his family, starting from
home about o'clock in the night. Ow-
ing to the darkness he made misstep and
passed through tho bridge into the waters
below. His body was recovered the fol-
lowing morning.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-06-04
LOCAL AND NEWS ITEMS

LOOK out for couuterfeits, or altered
"4s,' on the bank of Toronto, Canada.
Mr.. H. L. Wars is our informant.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-06-04
Dental Notice.

T EGAL, Cap, Commercial Note, Union Note
- and Ladies' Gilt Edged Note Paper, fine
and heavy, just received at the
New Book STORE.
The Grand Haven news. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1858-18??, 1862-06-04

Those Magnificent Roses have all been
sold that were lately on exhibition at the
book and seed store of TAYLOR d BARNS,
but another fine lot is expected on Satur-
day.
Call and see the splendid Petunia, be-
longing to Mrs. N. II. WHITE, left with
us.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-08
THE MOTH CAROLINA STANDARD:

was ratified in November, 1856, an ordinanceof the
Convention postponed its operation till the 1st Of
January 1886. The Constitution which went into
effect on that day, abolished the Assembly elected
under the old Constitution, and Consequently the
first Assembly chosen under the new Constitution
was'elected at the summer elections of 1885. The
term Of the members of that Assembly commenced
from theelecton. If the term commenced at the
election then it must be so now for the Constitu-
ton has not been changed since that time"
The above appears to us to be entirely conclusive
If so, then Gov. Clarks term as Senator from Edge
combe and Speaker will expire on the first Thurs
day in August next and if Governor only because
he is Speaker, he will cease to be Governor or to
act as Governor, when the period mentioned shall
arrive
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-08
Norrh.carol1na Railroad.

We learn that Paul C.. Cameron, Esq, has re-
signed the Presidency of this Road In q few days
we presume the Directors will elect his successor.
The public in North Carolina as we'll as the Confed-
crate government are deeply interested IN this
Road. They are not concerned so much with the
past as with the future. The appointment of sue
cessor is, therefore, matter of the highest cousid
GRAFTON. The condition of the Road and the public
demands upon 1t require strong young, sober,
sensible, energetic, business mana man. if posi-
bic, of experience in Railroad matters. A man aoho
has his fortune to mGke,-not superannuated, bro
ken, down man of wealth and ease, who is as hard
to stir as loggerhead in winter time. Nor is this
time for consulting the wishes of kinsfolks and
class politicians The State demands the services
. OF the right mana man who would remove his
family to the Shops, and devote lis whole time to
the Road. There is another idea. This Road has
changed its assistants subordinates &c. too often,
we fear. AT this crisis it is all important to have
proper head to guide and to govern; but VIC have
observed that those Roads do best, which are
ful at first in the selection of officers and employees
but who hold on to them as long as possible after
they have proven themselves worthy of confidence.
We sincerely hope that the Directors may be sue
cessful in selecting the right man for that important
position
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-08
SATURDAY, FEB. 8. el8622,ss.s,,.ss.s:
The Lates, News.

The last mails bring but little news. Asdispatch
to the Charlotte BaLletinb from Memphis dated the
4th instant, says: -
: A gentleman direct from Fort Donelson reports
that four Gun Boats attacked Fort Henry on Tues
day, killing three Confederates.
One Gun Boat-Was damaged and disabled. She
was hauled off yesterday
dispatch from Fort Henry says eight Gun Boats
are coming,up the river. =
The Pickets stationed Is miles below the Fort re-
ports 10000 Federals landing
The water is rising rapidly in the Tennessee
River.
Reinforcements have been ordered from Memphis.
. We have heard nothing further from the Burn
side feet =. a
The Secretary of War has issued an order to i'm
press all salt-Petre not in the hands of themanufac
turers or government agents, on accountof the ex-
tortion practiced, and fixes the price at 40 cents
per pound. -.t
The Richmond Dispatch, at this late day says,
that it thinks Roanoke Island ought to be made am
Pregnabte. We have urged it for the last eight
months. ., 90
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-08
GENERAL NEWS.

1t is stated that one of the objects Lincoln has in
sending Cameron as Minister to Russia, is to form
an alliance offensive and defensive between the
Northern government and Russia.
The Yankees in their late reconnoitre from Carlo
and Paducah into the lower part of Kentucky, COM
United infamous outrages upon the citizens of Muir
rag. They stole money and goods, broke open
houses, destroyed furniture, killed hogs &C.
The people of Tennessee are rallying to the sup
port of Crittenden's army. Horses, clothing pro-
visions &c. are literally sent in to the troops We
trust the disasters aud losses of his defeat will
be repaired
1t is stated that Gen. Beauregard is appointed in
command at New Orleans instead of Columbus.
Gen. Pillow, it is reported, has withdrawn his
resignation and will soon report for duty.
Gen. Bonham, of South Carolina, has resigned
under circumstance which indicate bad treatment
from the authorities.
Il IS reported that Gen. "Stonewall" Jackson in
command at Winchester, Va, has resigned. We
hope not.
The Legislature of Mississippi resolved to call out
twenty Thousand volunteers, upon hearing of Crit
tendGn's defeat at Somerset
Confederate bonds are selling in New Orleans at
q per cent. premium.
Corn is selling at Norfolk at sc to 81 cents per
and is scarce
Messrs Rives, Russell aud Others are urged in the
Richmond papers upon. the government proper
persons to fill the Office of Secretary of State.
Gen. Sterling Price, of Missouri has arrived in
Richmond. s.-s ,-il
Gen. McCullock has returned to his command,
having procured arms and munitions.
The European news causes much uneasiness in
Yankeedom, but it is said that Seward considers
every thing settled.
Messrs Mason and Slidell had not arrived in Eng
land at last accounts. The London Times had
spoken very rashly of them, with the design, no
deubtof sa2pressing all enthusiasm upon their ar.
rival - - 49, r.
1t is said in the West, that the Yankees hayesent
South poisoned quinine.
The negroes who have escaped to the Yankees
are said to be treated very badly at Fortress Monroe
Capt Semmes, of the Sumter, has published in
the London Times long and defiant letter. offering
to meet any Yankee war vessel ofthe Sumters size.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-08

ORDERS No. Our contemporary ofthe Whining
ton Journal will go into fits fear, if the State
Convention does no: place itself under its control
and guardianship to do what it wants to be DONE
and no more, or adjourn instanter We respect
fully refer the following General Order, No. l, to
the attention of that profoundly stoical body. The
Journal says, after saying other things for which
we have not space:
Members of the Convention must know that
there that require actioncrines that merit
punshment-evls that call for remedy. If they
don't they ought to. If they prefer to do what is
not their business while they shrink from the re-
sponsibiity Of what u.s. the they go home the
better Why should not the Convention adjourn
next Monday ?n
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-08
DIscOxrENr-The last Raleigh Reqister says:

DIscoNTENT.-The last Raleigh Register says:
in the last number of the Raleigh Standard
there is an article well calculated to breed discon-
tent among the soldiers with the authorities here"
Our neghbor is mistaken. The discomfort was
already bred among the soldiers and the people by
the conduct of the authorities, and not by the
ticle of the Standard. Had there been no general
discomfort, that article would not have appeared.
1t was written with the sole object of curing the
causes Of the discomfort But truth will hurt, yet
few willing to confess it, as the homestead Dutch
man did. Hans did not mind lies, but said he, ode
trute ish &c teyil"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-08
The Convention.

The proceedings of Monday, Tuesday and Wednes-
day will be found in our columns to-day,
After the transaction of the morning business, on
r,,,r.8,v the ordinance to charter the Piedmont
Roilroad known as the DanVille connection was
taken up and passed its second reading. On mo,
.;n Of Mr. Gilmer, the rule was suspended, and the
or,Iirouce was put on its third reading and after
o,no amendments not affecting the general charae-
. .o1of tho ordinance it was read third time and
uassed-veas G1, nays So. This is highly i'm
p 30 measure. 1t was recommended by Presi-
tont Davis in his late message as military neces-
e;tr. If is believed that the Road will be speedily
constructed
In giving the vote on Friday last, on the motion
10 nostpone indefinitely the ordinance to repeal the
st,v.Iaw, the name of Mr. Mcneil, of Cumberland,
was unntentionaIly omitted. Mr.. Mcneil voted to
postpone indefinitely. 49,. 80 . -
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-08

LECTURE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE HosPITALs-
We learn that number of ladies and gentlemen OF
this place, and other parts of the State have inyit
ed and urged Henry W. Miller, Esq, to prepare and
deliver Lecture at various points, for the benefit
Of tho hosptals of the North Carolina Volunteers.
We sincerely trust that Mr.. Miller may be induced
to undertake this task The labor is one OF phllan
thropy and patriotism, to which Mr.. Miller would
bring exalted powers of intellect, and the result
would no doubt be highly beneficial to the brave
men confined by wounds and sickness in our hos
pitals. We hope soon to have the pleasure of an
nouncing that Mr.. Miller has consented to deliver
fhe Lecture,
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-08
REMARKS OF MIR. STHoRNToN,
p ar WIpnrt

W
On ID. Badgers 'orainGaes for the Repeal of tho
Stey Lao.
Mr. President, ask the indulgence of the Con-
yention for moment OF two and in doing this,
Sir, am alone Influenced by considerations Of duty
There areeases of hardship no doubt in this whole
measure, and nothing but the necessities of the
times would induce me to sustain the Stay Law of
helast Legislature. Thisis not ntendedas iegisla-
ton for ordinary times It smanly intended to pro-
tect those who are called on to fight cur battles
and forone Sir, i am williRg-I am ready, desire
to adopt the most rigid rules for the purpose of sus-
tanning those men who have Identified themselves
with our army, and who have resolved to stand by
its fortunes till the last has been fought-tl
the last gun has been fred All men have to suffer
hardships in times of war. Wives are made widows
and children become orphans insueh times, and We
should not complain about Whatever pecuniary in
convenience may result from the law Nearly all
of the States Of this Confederacy have provided
some kind of a5Stay Law or other, and why is it
that the people Of North Carolina are denied that
relief and that protection, which citizens Of other
States enjoy If the Convention shall repeal the
present Stay Law, and shall fail to substitute in its
Stead some provision for the protection Of the peo-
pie, in my opinion, an amount of suffering and dis
tress will be produced thereby, unheard of in our
State. Nne-tenths of the people are more or less
ID debt, and if now compelled to pay, hundreds Of
them will be Enthusiastically, entirely ruined. Yon
well know, MT President, eeondltion, OF the peo-
pie we represent-ne mar, knows it better You
know that we are essentially atobacco growing peo
pie. We have two crops of tobacco on hand, I'M
Sold because there is no market for it and the
only means we have of paying our Confederate and
State taxes, is derived from the sale of our grain
Repeal then, Sir, the present Stay Law, and you
may as well transfer the property of the poor labor
ers of the county into the hands of the unfeeling
Spectator. Every consideration of wisdom, every
of oound rolirv he sida of he
Stay Law. And, Sir, as one of Warrens delegates
in this Convention in her name and in behalf Of her
patriotic people, enter my solemn protest against
its repeal
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-08

GEN. CRIrTESDEN.-We are happy in being able
to state upon the authority of the Nashville Union
that the charge of infdelity to the South made
battle at Somerset KY, is wholly unfounded. The
battle was determined upon by council of war
they were msled by false scouts as to the number
of the enemy. Gen. c., it is said was, constantly
under heavy fire in the battle, and bore his part
with great GOODNESS and bravery during the entire
fight
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-08
The following contributions have been received

The following contributions have been received
by Sheriff High, since Nov 16, 1851 :
For Col. w. j. Clarke's Regiment, "a pair socks,
by Misses Mary and Fannie Whitaker.
Mrs. Geo. Little, blankets and II pair socks !;
Mrs. Ruffn Tucker, one homemade blanket and 6
pair socks Mrs. c. w. D. Hutchins IA pair socks !;
Miss E. j. Newlin, pair socks !; Miss Z. F. New
lin, pair socks; Miss V. c. Register, pair socks ;
Mrs. Charlotte A. German, SPAR socks; Mrs. B.
w. Justice 6 pair socks; Mrs Mahala Ross, pair
socks; Miss Maggie U. Haywood pair socks !;
Miss Z. Hinton, IA pair socks; Miss Leonora Flem-
ing, pair socks Master Alfred Haywood pair
socks; Master Burke Haywood, pair socks Ger
trude Haywood, 6 pair socks; Mr. Simon Turner,
. blankets; Mrs. Hustled, ~ pair socks and 40 lbs.
of soap. From the Wake Female Aid Society, y
shirts and pair drawers.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-08
The Revenue Law.

We call the attention of Clerks, Sherifs, and 9TH
CTS charged with the collection OF the revenue to
the fact that the Convention has repealed that sec
,fon of the revenue law excuipting certain amount
of property from taxation. The following is the
section repealed:
,Everr individual whose estate shall be assessed
Of fv, hundred dollars or less sum, shall pay no
tax thereon; and five hundred dollars OF the as
srSsed value of the estate of each taxpayer shall be
EXEMPT from taxation" s.E
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Fur the STANDARD.

Capt c. L. Cock Acknowledges the receipt Of the
following articles for Company B. of the S6th regi-
ment of N G. volunteers, from their friends in Yad.
kin county, collected by Jesse Conch ESQ., and for.
warded byJ. Gowles, ESQ, per the hands Of Messrs.
Harris and Williams; and begs to return the thanks
of the Company to the donors: Mrs Susan Dennie
2quilts; Mrs. Lucy Windsor, 1 quilt; Mrs. Eliza
beth Couch, quilt, 1 towel blanket; Mrs. Mary
Orator, ! quilt Mrs Leah Robbins, quilt; Mrs.
Nancy P. Burgess, quilt; Mrs kosicy liahafee. !
quilt; Miss Cathrine Burgess, quilt : =
The following was also collected and paid over
for the soldiers families: James Howard IS; Jesse
81; Albert Aldred, $2-$l6.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-08
The burnside Expedition.

Rumors bv the way of Norfolk and Elizabeth
City for several days, report that the Yankee fleet
has left Hatteras and that of their vessels
in the Sound. These rumors are said to be without
foundation Equally unfounded is the rumor that
the Yankees had advanced up the Sound and landed
at Stumpy Point-a small settlement on the south
east corner of Tyrrell county.
We conversed on Thursday last with gentleman
from the coast who assures that it is certainly
true that on Sunday last, responsible person en-
ployed by the authorities to watch the enemy, was
within four miles of Iatteras Inlet who with spy
glass counted So steamers and II sail transports in
the Sound He also saw number of wrecks ashore
How many vessels were outside our informant did
not say. The Notifications at Hatteras have been
nearly destroyed by the storms. A regiment of
about l, 100 Yankees was at that time camped on
the southsde of the Inlet.
Our informant also states that it is certainly true
that Burnside had made overtures to the 0cracoke
pilots to take them into the Sound &c, that they
refused to 60, and that finally they were forcbly
impressed and carried up to the feet, and were ask
ed II they knew how to pilot the Sounds and rivers,
to which they replied they did They were offered
money, and finally were threatened with severe
punishment, but they stoutly refused, affirming that
they would be fayed alive before they would do it
Noble fellows, they merit the confidence and protec
ton of the whole South. The impression prevails
that the enemy design an attack upon Roanoke
Island. We are glad to learn from the same source
that the most active exertons are being made about
Newbern for resisting the approach of the enemy.
dispatch from Norfolk on the 4th instant saws
that feet went to sea from Old Point on that day
bound southwark and that it is expected to COOP
crate with Burnside on our coast, or with Sherman
on the Georgia coast
The Richmond Enquirer of the 9Th instant saws
that Gen. Wise was at Roanoke Island working
away at his defences, and preparing for the impor-
tant but dangerous task of resisting the expected
attack OF BurnSides great armament" We are glad
to hear it but up to the 26th ult, the General was
not there and had been upon the Island only a
few hours
T. 5 Since writing the above, we learn that Gov
Clark has received Dispatch stating that on Tues
Gay last 30 vessels of the feet passed Hy de county,
pound northward The supposition is that the feet
attacked Roanoke Island on Wednesday. This
news comes from Maj, Hall in Hyde, and may be
relied on. 1t is further reported that Gen. Huger
Is on the island with 5000 troops, and will defend
1t to the last extremity.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-08
Confederate or War Tax.

We have been furnished with the following alb
stract Of taxabes in the Burke district under the
act of the Confederate Congress, authorizing the
issue of treasury notes and providing tax for
the redemption thereof The collection ofthe taxes
in this district has been confided to Thomas A.
Dorsey, Esq, Of Burke county, than whom no more
competent gentleman could have been selected as is
evidenced by the prompt neat, and correct manner
in which his returns presented to the chief COL
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-08

News FROM EuRoPE.-The latest news fran Eu-
rope indicates that unless the Yankees shall obtain
series ofdecsive victories us within sixty days
France and England will raise the blockade. 1t is
believed that France is ready to take the lead in
this matter and in recognizing the Southern Con-
faieracy. The Northern papers urge the Governors
of the several States to raise force Of 25O 900 men
for home defence
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-08
Gke gtanOafa.
pALEIGH: SATURDAY, FEB. 8, 1862.

SPECIAL NOTICE-The STANDARD is conducted str'esty
.I.c,su s,stenq. aN papers discontinued mt me
of tie time for Uhica they ha0s been paid Sao-
n1 he notified FOUR before their time Is out
b." cross MARE on their papers, and unless the <oseaPO"
- .,,raf tie paper sO Dc discontinued ms IS rue
,. ,r5ie4 there s0iH be no DEPARTURE Watch JOr TIE cross
mark md rsaelO your subscription
mar. III Y STANDARD 50 per anaun, in Advances
gEvE VEEELK 81 per aRnAn, 4" ddeaHes. =.
- s,b,cribers desiring their papers changed must
3;0, the Post Office on well as the one TO, which
,hsv desire the change to be made. $3.50
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-08

HONE MADE PLows.-The Fayetteville Observer
publishes an advertisement of Mr.. Bryan Tyson,
who is engaged in the manufacture of plows in
Moore Co. 1t also speaks of an excellent article of
sleeves made of horse. hair, with white-oak frame,
by Mr.. Gilbert of Sampson Co., on sale by Mr.
Tillnghast of that place.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-08

DEATH OF A VETERAN EDIToR-A. S. Wilmington,
Esq, senior editor of the Charleston Courier, died
recently in that city. Mr. W. had been sixty years
connected with that paper, and died in his slst year,
beloved and respected by all.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-08

Oar readers will find reading matter on the first
r,ce Bv some oversight we have omitted publish
inc the correspondence between Mr.. Ferebee of the
Con. ention and the Secretary of the Treasury, in
relation to the War Tax. 1t will be found on the
FIRST mage.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-08

WAR NEws.-Nothing of any interest has &C.
CURED in any quarter of army, worthy of note,
since the battle of Somerset Slight skirmishing
has occurred on the Potomac, in Kentucky and near
Savannah, but little was gained or lost
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-08
COFFEE. COFFEEs!

rs MANUFACTURED AT M. X ELLY,S
Southern Excelsior Coffee Mill, Raleigh, anis equal
and is roasted cylinder by machinery, and therefore Is
better parched than be done by hand CbcoJ not
so we'll knognn Dixie land but in Europe they nse it to
give superior flavor to the coffee. In Germany they call
it sGgorah and here cali it ddnddlion. In England it
is highly appreciated that they hay duty of two pounds
growers of it. We annex Prof Emmons certificate to
show that there is humbug but is what it is repre-
scented to4be:e, d -.
ITO Mr.. KELBT SRI have tested and used the two
samples of manufactured coffee-the labelled GUa and
Lgarr The first equals the Rio coffee Of the shops and
seems TO be equally good with that kind ~ am sat
SYSTEM and may be economically and safely used SUBJ
stitutes for coffee T. EMMoNs."
This coffee is put UP in pound papers, and packed 10
boxes containing thrtsI lbs unless otherwise ordered
Wholesale % cents for Java and for Lagura per h.
Allorders promptly attended to by addressing
r-.'.-- M, KELLY,
Raleigh, N. G.
Feb. Z, 1862. -... l2-&3m.
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THs last words that dropped from Zollicofer's
lips, after the fatal ball had pierced big heart and be
was reeling upon his charger, were Go on, 60 on,
my brave boysI am kiliedl"s -. Z. -
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-08

The Louisville Courier" learns that all soldiers
who have left Gen. Crittenden's command have been
ordered under arrest by Gen. Johnston
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-08

1t IS said that Is officers and $50 privates were
released from Fort Warren, at Boston, on Tuesday
last
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Total amount of taxables,

The taxes on which amount to S16,52s S6-quite
an item in addition to the State and County taxes
for which they are already liable but which the tax
payers of the district disposed to meet cheer
fully. .--,
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MARRIED,

James Ferrell Esq, in New Light district by John q.
Russ Esq, Mr. GALWAY OAKLEY, of the county ofGran-
ye Miss OBEDlkScE FERRELL, of the county of Wake
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-08

EXCHANGE OF PRIsoNERs.-By the flag aof truce
al Norfolk, We learn that Lincoln has decided TO
consider all captured Confederate privateers-ren as
prisoners of war, and as such to be exchanged for
the hostages in our custody. 1t is believed that
general exchange of <prisouers will soon be nego-
tlated for by Lincoln. Coming down. --.~.sZ