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For the Standard
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
SrdnRdnod, Aug. 1862.

TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
At called meeting of Columbus Lodge No. 102,
held in their hall July 9Th, the death Of Leonidas j..
Merritt being announced, committee of three was
appointed to prepare resolutions expressive of the
feelings Ct this Lodge, who made the following re-
port:
Died, in defence Of his country's cause, on the
battle field in front of Richmond, the LIST day Of
July, 1862, LEoNIDAs j. MERRITT, Lieut. of the
Chatham Rifles" 18th regiment N q. Vols.
Lieut. Merritt was native of Chatham county,
and graduated at the State University, with honor,
in the class of 1854. Having studied law, he came
to the bar of his native county, with bright future
before him. Blessed with good natural endow-
ments and having attained high state OF mental
culture he, by perseverance and self reliance was
making rapid strides to a distinction which none
but the talented and virtuous can attain. Ata6le
and identified in his manners, social in his inter-
course and unyieding IN his integrity, he secured
ut once the appreciation and friendship of his fellow
citizens who gave evidence of their regard, by ele
waiting him to a seat in the Convention OF his native
State At the opening of the war, he volunteered
in defence of the South and continued his sefsac-
rifcinC efforts with untring energy and sleepless
diligence, until in most daring charge, he received
the deadly missile from the enemy. As soldier,
he was truly brave unusually cheerful, and always
ready to share the tolls and prvations of his COM
1ades in arms Believing it TO be the obvious duty
of the living to honor the worthy dead, and to hold
sacred the memory Oh hOolS uSSuo, We OiSi
the following preamble and resolutions:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the great Disposer Of
all events to call our brother, Leondas j. Merritt
from time into vast eternity, we, the members Of
this fraternity, do therefore
ResoLus, That the Southern cause has lost pure
patriot and a valiant defender.
Q ResoLUed, That his native county has lost one
nv his death, whose noble conduct, high sense of
honor, and manly virtues, should exert most
wholesome influence upon our hearts and lives.
g. Resolued, That we do most heartily sympa-
thse with his father, brothers and sisters in this
sad bereavement, and devoutly pray that the spirit
of all grace may brood over them, and give them
comfort in this hour of gloom and desoation.
4. ResoIUed, That We the members of this Lodge,
do sorrow most of all for his untimely death, and
we will fondly cherish the memory of his noble life
the associations of gone by years-and follow his
footsteps to the Grand Lodge above.
5. ResolUed, That we will the usual badge
of mourning for thirty days.
6. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be
furnished to the family Of the deceased, and also
that copy be sent to the Raleigh Standard and
Fayetteville Observer for publication.
S. d. ADAMS,
n. A. RAMSAY, Conn.,
j. c.. DENNIS.
Jos. THOMPSON, Sec.
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HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE NC. 3"
Near Richmond, Aug. I'd, 1862.

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE &c s."
Near Richmond, Aug. I'd, 1862 !
To the General Commanding the Army Of the Unt-
ted States, Washington:
GENERAL:-On the 29th of June last was in
structed by the Secretary of War to inquire OF Ma
ior General Mcclellan as to the truth OF alleged muir
ders committed on our citizens by officers OF the u
States army. The cases of VIM. B. Mumtord, re-
ported to have been murdered at New Orleans, by
order of Major General B. f. Butler, and Colonel
John Owen reported to have been murdered IN
Missouri, by order of Major General Pope, were
those referred to. l had the honor to be informed
by Major General Mcclellan that he had referred
these inquiries to his government for reply. NO
answer has yet been received.
The President of the Confederate States has since
been crediby informed that numerous other officers
Of the army of the United States within the Coined
eracy have been guilty of felonies and capital oil.
fences which are punishable by all laws, human ana
divine l am directed by him to bring to your no
tice few of those best authenticated Newspapers
received from the United States announce as a fact
that Major General Hunter has armed slaves for the
murder of their masters, and has thus done all in
his power to inaugurate servile war; which is more
than that of the savage, inasmuch as 1t superadds
other horrors to the indiscrmnate slaughter OF all
ages, sexes, and conditions.
Brigadier General Phelps is reported to have ini-
tiated in New Orleans the example set by Major
General Hunter on the coast of South Carolina
Brigadier General G. n. Fitch is stated in the same
journals to have murdered in cold blood two peace
full citizens, because Of his men, while invading
our country was killed by some unknown person
while defending his home.
am instructed by the President of the Conied-
crate States to repeat the inquiry relative to the
cases of Mumford and Owens, and to ask whether
the statements in relation to the action OF Generals
Hunter, Phelps, and Fitch admitted to be true,
and whether the conduct Of these Generals is Sane
toned by their government
am further directed by mis- Excellency, the Pres
ident to give notice that in the event OF not recelV-
ing a reply to these inquiries within fifteen days.
from the delivery of this letter, it will be assumed
that the alleged facts are true and are sanctioned
by the government of the United States In such
event. that government will rest the responsible
ty of the retribution or retaatory measures which
shall be adopted to put end to the merciess afro
cities which now characterize the war against the
Confederate States.
am, most respectfully, your obedient servant,
(SigneD X. E' LEE,
General Commanding.
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For the Standard.

For the Standard.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
CAMP OF HIGHLAND RANGERS,
Weir Bottom Church, Va,
August 18th, 1862.
The undersigned having been appointed in be-
half of the Highland Rangers, to draft resolutions
concerning the death of Serg't John Fl. Hodges,
submit the following preamble and resolutions:
WHEREAS 1t has pleased Almighty God in His
wisdom and providence to take from our midst, our
companion in arms, Serg't JOHN H. HoDGEs, who
died after protracted illness at the residence of his
father in Harnett county, N c., on the 9th of July;
therefore,
Resolued, That in his death, the South has lost
a good soldier, true and noble son, and our COM
pany has lost valuable member.
ResoLred, That we extend our sympatbies to the
'bereaved family and friends of the deceased.
ResolUed, That copy of these resolutions be
sent to the fmy Of the deceased and to the Raleigh
Standard and Fayetteville Observer for publication
:. JASsM. MCNEIL,
FARQD. SMITH, Com
j. NJ. STEPHENSON
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.. OOOfEh,
Adjutant and Inspector General.
ADJ'T AND INsP'R GENERALS OFFICE.
RICHMOND, Aug. 2lst 1862.

L
RICHMOND, Aug. 2lst 1862.
GENERAL ORDERS No go.
l. Whereas, Major General Hunter, recently in
command of the enemys forces the coast OF South
Carolina, and Brgader General Phelps, military
commander in the State of Louisiana, have organ
lied and armed negro slaves for military service
against their masters, citizens of this Confede.acy
And, whereas, the Government of the United
States has refused to answer an enquiry whether
said conduct of its officers meets its sanction, and
has thus left to this government no other means OF
REFRESHING said crimes and outrages than the adop-
ton of such measures of retaliation shall to
prevent their repetition
Ordered that Major General Hunter and Brigadier
General Phelps be no longer held and treated as
public enemies of the Confederate States, but as
outlaws; and that in the event of the capture Of
either of them or that of any other commissioned
officer employed in drilling, organizing or instruct
ing slaves with a view to their armed service in this
war, he shall not be regarded as prisoner of war,
but held in close confinement for execution felOn
at such time and place as the President shall order
By ORDER
(Signed) S. COOPER
Adiutant and Inspector General.
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laton to the execution of either John owen or
ford Int measures will be Immediately taken 70 a.
certain the facts of those alleged executions "
YOU will be duly informed =, .h.t co e., .s
need hardly assure you General tnas 81 a. th T.
the United States authorities are oonesane s;,S
contest will be carried on in strict onJ that al
the laws and usages of modern "a'i"'e' NV
excuses will be duly punlsheu ,.o, ,,;,,,;r o,,-
sd e r. E S ssFss Of +. G psssss Te citizens SUI
hnes oy ~ letter of the 22d of January last to
T Ta STS think you will find the views there
rot materially differing I.n Hm shG ss
saI,Ua the lives of innocent persons, know of no
modern authority which justfes it, except in the
extreme case of a war with any uncivilized foe,
which has himself first established such oaroarous
rule The United States will never countenance
such proceeding unless forced to do SO by the bar
barous conduct Of an enemy who first applies such
a rule to our citizens.
Very respectfully, your obi seTv't
General-in-Chief U. S. Army.
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WAR pEpARTMENT.
ADJ'r AND INsP'R GENERALS OFFICE, !
RfcFfuoxn Auo. q 1852 Z

\ -
GENERAL ORDERS, No. SO. r.. .-s..-. =, ;.
l. Whereas, information has been received that
certain peaceabe citizens Of the Confederate States
have been seized and put to death by order Of Gen
eral Fitch, commanding the army Of the United
States which had invaded the State of Arkansas,
upon the ground that one of the said invading army
had been shot by some unknown person. who, what
ever his condition, had an unquestionable right to
defend his home; and whereas, inquiry has been
made of the Government of the United States as to
the correctness of the said information, and wheth
er the action OF General Fitch has the sanction of
the said Government to which inquiry the authori-
ties of the United States have refused to answer;
and whereas our Government is thereby driven to
retaliatory measures as the only means to protect
the lives of the peaceable citizens of the Confede-
rate States, who may fall into the hands of General
Fitch, or any person acting under his authority
1t is hereby ordered that General officers COM
mandng troops of the Confederate States shall forth
with ascertain and report to the President whether
such acts have been committed, and upon being
certified thereof shall forthwith set apart, by lot,
from among any prisoners taken from the army un-
der the command of General Fitch, number Of
officers equal in number to the persons who have
been put to death as aforesaid, and place them in
close confinement for execution, at such time there
after may be ordered by the President and shall
regard the said General Fitch, if captured not as
prisoner Of war, but place him in confinement as a
felon until the further orders of the President.
By order,
TSignedl S. COOPER
Adiutant and Inspector General.
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HEADo'Rs OF ARMY UNITED STATES, !
Washington, Aug. 13, 1862. {


Washington, Aug. 10, 1862.
To Major General Geo. B. Nc CLeLLan,
Commanding army Of the Potomac:
GENERAL:-I have just received from the Adju-
tant Generals Office your letter of July 30th en-
closing letter from General R. E. Lee of July 2lst
The letters of General Dix and Major Moore will
furnish you with proper information for reply to
Gen. Lees complaints in regard to the treatment of
prisoners at Fortress Monroe. The government Of
the United States has never authorized any extor
ton of oaths of allegiance or military paroles, and
has forbidden any measure to be resorted to tending
to that end.
Instead of extorting oaths Of allegiance and parole
it has refused the applications of several thousand
prisoners to be permitted to take them and return
to their homes in the rebel States.
At the same time, this government claims and
will exercise the right to arrest, imprison, or place
beyond its military lines any persons suspected of
giving aid and information to its enemies, of any
other reasonable act and if persons so arrested
voluntarily take the oath of allegiance or give their
Plishted faith, they will be Notwithstanding to
the laws and usages of war. You will assure Gen.
Lee that no unseemly threats Of retaliation on his
part will deter this government from exercising its
lawful rights over both persons and property, OF
whatever name or character.
Very respectfully, your obi serv't
(Signed) Fl. w. HALLECK,
General-in Chief u. S. Army.
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The Senate was not in session on the 2Sd.
THE LAW OF RETALIATION.

Highly Interesting Correspondence Bettoeen Gener-
ais Lee and HallecL.
The Baltimore Ne,cs Sheet of the l4th, contains
the highly interesting correspondence Tread in the
Confederate Congress Monday between General
Lee, on the part of the Confederate States, and Gen.
Halleck, on the part of the United States.
HEADQRs DEPARTMENT OF Va,
July 2lst 1862.
To Major General G.. B. Mcclellan,
Commanding Army Of the POtoHac:
GENERAL:-It has come to my knowledge that
many Of our citizens, engaged in peaceful avocations
have been arrested and imprisoned because they re-
fused to take the oath of allegiance to the United
States, while others, by hard and harsh treatment
have been compelled to take an oath not to bear
arms against that government.
have learned that about one hundred of the lat
ter class have recently been released from Fortress
Monroe. This government refuses to admit the
right of the authorities Of the United States to
rest our citizens and cxtor from them their parole
not to render military service to their country
der the penalty of mourning punishment in case
they fall into the hands of your forces. | am d.
rected by the Secretary of War to inform you that
such oaths will not be regarded as obligatory, and
persons who take them will be required to render
military service Should your government treat
the rendition of such service by these persons as
breach of parole, and punish it accordingly, this
government will resort to retaliatory measures as
the only means of compelling tie observance of the
rules of civilized warfare.
have the honor to be, very respectfully, your
obedient servant
(Signed) R. E. LEE,
General Commanding.
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GENERAL ORDERS.

For the information of the general reader, we
publish the following orders from the War De-
partment at Richmond, which in connectionwith the
above correspondence will show the purpose OF the
government is to deal out handed justice to the
enemy.
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HEADoR,s. OF THE Army,
Washington, Aug. 9, 1852.

HEADQKS.
Washington, Aug 0, 1862.
Gen. R. E. Lee, Commanding, dc. =
GENERAL-Your two communications oil the "a
instant with enclosures, are received As these
papers are couched in language exceedingly insult
ing to the government of the United States, must
respectfully decline to receive them. They are re-
turned herewith.
Very respectfully,
Your obedent servant
H. W. HALLECK,
--'7. --'-7=-as Gen. in Chief u. "A. y
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THE
SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN ADVOCATE,
(xxv voLuNE,)
Religious Family Newspaper,
And organ of the
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH
IN THE SOUTHERN coNFEDERACY,
Is published at
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AT TWO DOLLARS PER ANNUM,
Invariably in Advance.
H Any person sendiag TWENTY DOLLARS for
subscriptions is entitled to copy S0ith0ut charge
for one vear. E. H. MYERS,
Editor.
August Is, 1862. 66-4t
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RRASS FOUNDRY.

BRASS FOUNDRY.
THNHR SUBSCRIBER RESPECTFULLY INFORMS
u the public that he has, in successful operation,
BRASS FOUNDRY, in the City of Raleigh All those
wishing fine BRASS CASTINGS, will please give him
call before bargaining elsewhere.
The highest price will be paid for old "copper" brass and
zinc.
II. MAILER.
RALEIGH Aug 90 1862. 35-w&sv6m.
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GREENSBOROUGH MUTUAL INSURANCE
rnNIDHNV

COMPANY,
Pays all Losses Promptly!
DIRECTORS:
John A. Mebane, Cyrus P. Mendenhdl David P. Weir
James NJ Garrett, T. NJ Jones' N Ii. d. Wilson, David Nc
Knight, NJ. s. Sherwood, Jed. ii. Lindsay R. NJ. Sloan
e. e. Yates, r. Sterling VIM. Barringe Greensborough
Alexander Miller NewbeTn DR.. W. C. Ramsey, Wades-
borough; W A. Wright, Wilmington; Rev. R. C. May
nard FrankIinton E. F. Watson Watsonville A. j. York.
Concord; b. Craven, Trinity College.
OFFICERS:
n. H. d. WILSON, President,
JED. H. LINDSAY, Vice President
JOHN A. GILMER, Attorney
PETER ADAMS Secretary and Treasurer
N. H. D. WILSON
G. G. YATES, Executive Committee
j. NJ. GARRETT,
All communications business of the office should be
directed to PETER ADAMS, Secretary,
GreensborOugh
April %, 1882 Sly.
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General-in. Chief U. S. Army,
HEADQUARTERS OF THE ARMY q. S.
Washington, Aug. z, 1862.

Washington, Aug Z, 1862.
To Gen. r. E. Lee Commanding, &c.
GENERAL:-Your letter of July 9th, was received
at the Adjutant Generals Office on the l4th, but
supposing from its endorsement that it required
further reply, it was filed, without being shown to
the President or Secretary of War 1 learn to-day,
for the first time that said letter had been received
and hasten to reply.
No authentic information has been received in re-
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WANTED.

Two EMPLOY A GENTLEMAN, TO TAKE CHARGE
IL of and conduct the MARLBOROUGH HOUSE in
Raleigh, until the LIST January, 1853. The best oua6ea
lions for the situation required and gentleman with
family would be preferred. Address the unders gned at
Raleigh. W. r. POOLE, Amir
July s, 1852. E5-tf,
~ Register and Fayetteville Observer will please COPY
six times, and send bills TO this Office. -
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N. C.. MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
T the Annual Meeting of the North. Carolina Mutual
n Fire Insurance Company, held the l4th of Janus
~, the following persons elected Directors and V
DIRECTORS:
Henry D. Turner, Raleigh.
j. R. Williams, I"
c. w. D. Hutchngs, q
Kemp P. Battle,
George little,
James NJ. Towles, I"
James f. Hoyt, Washington.
Alex. Mitchell, Ncwbern,
Joshua G. Wright Wilmington.
John NJ. JoGes, Edenton.
Geo. ". Charles Elizabeth City.
JOS Ramsay, Plymouth.
j. W. Harrell, MurfreesbOro'.
e. B. Williams, Charlotte.
Samuel Watkins, Milton.
A. W. Steel Fayetteville
Joseph White, Arson County.
Josh. Bonner, Salem
A. I. Sunny, Asheville.
OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY.
T. II. Selby, PreSdtat
r. D. Turner. Vice PTpsident.
John H. Bryan, 4Hornsy.
{. Hamden s. Smith, Secretlrs and Treasure.
T. Iob H. s sel % fsSes''@ Ee osp.,nitsss
C. W. D. Hutchingsl 1s
This COMPANY has been in successful operation over
vears and continues take risks upon all classes OF p
ssrv in he State Except Steam Mills and Turpene %
t;lleries) upon favorable Terms Its Policies now CIV
property amounting TO nearly $4OOVO, sig ,I "a over
which is in country risks; and its present cap',ai ISL
four hundred thousand dollars. in bonds properly sell he
All communications in reference 10 INSURANCE '
addressed to the Secretary, Posi,PnaSGN SMITH Scv
Raleigh Jan. 49, 1862.
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
vINAKEN FROM MULATTO BOY ON THE nth ~
gust Sorrel Mare star in forehead white hind feet
white spVt left shoulder and fofetop off, The
will please forward prove property, pay charges
&c. JOHN SHURMAN,
Oxford, Granville, N. C..
August 20th 1862. 6S-f
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ALEX. BARRETT,
q SALT BEEF FOR SALE.
NOTICE.

II WISH TO SELL HOUSE AND LOT SITIr,7pn
IL in the Southern part of the city of Raleigh The It
contains half acre OF land and be divided so as to ma
two lots, one OF them fronting two Streets This nro
perty Is well situated and will make very pleasant r.
dence for small family. The house contains Two rooms
good kitchen attached, and is opposite Mr. C. Bevin -
Should the above property not be disposed of bpr tb
LIST day OF September next, it will then be Offered IN The
highest bidder Application made the undersigned will
Dc aSSn9eu 10. H. K. HUDNALL.
FN-~,ku' aug ~ l0oE- SIT.
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North-CaroIina Institution for the Deaf md
Dumb aud the Blind.
TINE NEXT SESSION WILL COMMENCE ON MON
Il day the LIST of September Pupils should be sent in
promptly at the commencement of the session. Parents
Will be expected as far possible furnish the necessa
~ winter clothing especially shoes. Any person knowing
Of Deafmute Blind children between the ag,s nf &
and twentyone will please communicate the fact TO The
Principal in order that the necessary steps may be taken
TO have them sent to the Institution ANY information no
70 the method of admission of pupils &C. will be given
upon application to me by letter or otherwise
WILLIE J..PALMER
.,o.o - PriacipaL
@S"S' 40 ioo1' 66-lm
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
TNHE FIRM OF R. A. YOUNG BRO, WAS DIS
Il solved on the 18th day of July, by the death of d J.
Young All persons indebted to the firm will please make
immediate payment. Those holding claims against pre-
sent them for payment. R. A. YOUNG
Surviving partner.
TFNHE BUSINESS OF. THE LATE FIRM OF R. A.
Il Young Bro, will be continued under the same style
by the subscriber who begs leave to tender his sincere
thanks for the patronage extended him the last SIX
years. and respectfully socits continuance of the same
R. A. YOUNG.
PETERSBURG, va, august l9, 1867 elm.
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WOOD FOR THE CAPITOL.
Secretary's Office,
RALEIGH, Aug 18th, 1862.
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT
- this office until The first day of September next TO
furnish sufficient quantity of wood for the Of the pub
lie offices of the State in the Capitol during the ensuing
winter and spring
The wood 10 be sound oak and hickory to be delivered
and measured the Capitol grounds from time to time
required and TO be suitable lengths for the several
fire places.
Bidders will state the price per cord at which they will
furnish it, -
The right o rejecting bids not advantageous to the State
is reserved.
Bond with security for the faithful performances of
tract will be required. RUFUS II. PAGE,
,-.- Secretary of State.
aug. Is. 1852. 66-5t.
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SMUT MACHINE AND CORN sHELLER..
ONE OF McMANNEN'S IMPROVED SMUT MA
" chimes and one horse pr hand power Corn Shelter,
A's' '-'' ~ - JAS NJ TowLEs. ACT.
Aug. 10, 1881. Go
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-12-25

A HARD HIT.-Jim - never made
joke in his life, yet no man ever had
more made at his expense On one oc-
casion, while candidate for Congress,
he was making speech in country
school-house to an audience of country
farmers, who were, as general rule,
very attentive listeners Joe C.,
however formed an exception. He had
been partaking rather literally of whiskey
straight, under the influence Of which, his
comments, made in tone rather louder
than stage whisper, were exceedingly
annoying to the speaker. Jim prepared
for his grand effort " My friends, said
he, 81 am proud to see around me to-
night the hardy yoemanry of the land,
for love the agricultural interests of
the country; aud well may love them,
my fellow citizens, for was born farm
er-the happiest days of my youth were
spent in the peaceful avocatons of son
of the soil If may be allowed to use
fgurative expression, my friends, L may
say l tcaS raised betWeeW tioo rotpS Of
corn
"a pumpkin by thunder" exclaimed
the inebriated Joe.