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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-29

TIE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION OF ILLINOIS,
The telegraph informed yesterday that the
Constitutional Convention of Illinois had directed
the Legislature to enact laws to prevent any negroes
entering that State. Will Congress undertake to
interfere with that action? Just as well might it
do so as undertake to emancipate slaves in the
Southern States, to turn those States into ter
ritoral governments. 1t is clear that the people of
Illinois do not recognize the negro as citizen Of
the United States within the meaning of the con-
stItution; for if he were citizen they would have
no power to prevent his settling among them! 1t
is also plain that they do not believe enegro to
be equal to the white man, and that they abhor
amalgamation. Yet few desperate fanatics in
Congress are attempting to force upon the Soathern
States social and political condition which the
Northern States will not tolerate for themselves
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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-29

SLAVE SrAMPEDE.-We bear from FauQuicr,
says. the Fredericksburg Herald, that from one
hundred to one hundred and fifty negroes have gone
over to the enemy within a few days, and TINT
large number of beef cattle and other stock were
driven of by them. go D
In Stafford Prince William, &C., about one nun
dred negroes went to the enemy as soon asour
Army fell back. In Prince William, Mr. Allen
Howison is reported as having lost all his men
Mr.. Cummings lost enc, Mrs. Aaria Spindle a valua-
bleIboy, AIR. Walton two men. &c. -r..-, .,. .-7
w. Ry'Mason ESQ., of King George, has lost
seven moro OF his negroes, making seventeen within
the last gsweeks In this Instance the negroes stole
not less than $500 worth of property and took it
off with them
There is more vigilance demanded. It Is time
that definite policy should be adopted by those
who are interested in this species Of property. IL
the Army designs falling back beyond its present
LOCATION, it should be known in order that certain
precautions might be taken.-Petcrs6arg Express.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-29

Hon. JoHN BELL.-This old statesman made a
stirring speech at Winchester, Tenn, few days
ago. The army correspondent of the Savannah Re-
publican thus audes to it.
He told the people that all had not been lost
that there was no reason to be discouraged and
that if they would be free they must strike now,
and strike with all their power. He urged them
to turn out masse and to drive the invader from
their soil. hear that he took an encouraging view
of our affairs, and that his speech had good effect
This is the man who was held up to the people of
the South untrue to their institutions, and yet all
his property has been seized and conscated by the
invaders, and still he is loyal to our cause.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-29

- The State journal misapprehends our position
when it argues from our remarks of last week tbo
necessity for State Convention to reconcile con.
hletlng views on the subject of the next Goyerpor
we think there is no need for State Convention
we would rather trust the people than Convention
We know that the people of the State are honest
andif let a:o1e are more apt to put the right man
IN the right place than the Convention PROPOSED bv
the Journal We earnestly beg that politicians
would for this one time, let tie people alone and
let US see If they are net capable of making good
selection Let the newspapers, if they will, publish
a list OF the men in the State thought worthy by
their friends to be Governor, and then let them
shut up sh0p" so far as the election is concerned
and leave the people to vote their unrcstrained un
influenced sentiments. They will lie snre to make
an election, even if 500 different persons were voted
for; and if let alone, they will find the right man
But just as certain we allow those who have
"axeS to grind' to get up a Contention juqqIe, we
shall have palned off upon some rascaly partlzan
to fret and trouble US for the next two years.
Salisbury Watchnaan
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-29
OUR FALLEN LEADERS IN ARK ANsAS

Ben MrCulloch, whose loss on the field of battle
will be mourned by his countrymen, was the son OF
Alexander McCulloch, who was Lieutenant and
aid to General Coffee of Tennessee in the battles of
Taadega and Horse Shoe Bend and who resigned
his commission in March, 1914.
Ben. was born in Rutherford County Tennessee,
in 1914 lie Captain of the Texas Rangers
in the Mexican war, and was distinguished for
courage and conduct in the battle OF Monterey. On
the lth of july 1896 he was appointed quarter
MASTER with the rank OF Major. lie was also dis
tingushed in the battle of Buena Vista, and as the
commander OF a spy company, before that battle,
for most daring and successful reconnaissance. lie
resigned his staff appointment in lS47. At his
death he was Brigade General, commanding
division, known McCulloch'S division, and chiefly
composed of Arkansas and Texas troops. The Sd
Louisiana, Col. Hebcrt, attached TO his division.
Col. James Mcintosh, who fell at the same time,
was from Florida, and was the son Of that BrIgadcr
General Jas. S. Mcintosh, who so greatly distn-
gushcd himself in the last with England, and
10 the Mexican war, at Palo Alto and ReSaca de la
Palma, IN which last fight he dangerously
wounded, afterwards at Churcbusco, and lastly at
the stormiug of FL Moline, where he received
severe wound, of which in 1917 he died.
The late Col Mcintosh was a cadet of West Point,
and graduated in 1873. On the Isl of July, lSa,
he was commissioned Brevct Lieutenant in the LIST
United States Infantry and in May, 1851, in the Sth
Infantry. He was most accomplished soldier and
officer, and his death is to be deeply arnented, as
deprving our cause of ono OF its most efficient de-
tenders lie was Colonel of an Arkansas regiment,
but commanding the First Brigade in McCulloch's
DIVISION and in his absence commanded the division.
Col d. McRae, who shared the fate of those two
brave leaders, commanded an Arkansas regiment,
in McCuochs DIVISION called Mcltae's." He, tuo,
is spoken of as a gallant and efficient officer
The Gen. Slack, who is reported to have been
MORALLY wounded in the same fight, is Mlssssip-
plan, and was formerly Captain in Prices rcg
.ment of Missouri Volunteers. He is mentioned in
the United States Army List as having distinguish
ed himself in the affars at Embudo and Taos, in
New Mexico.
The Col. (uot GeneraD Herbert who is reported
to have also fallen in the bloody strife Of the 7th is
Louis Iebcrt Colonel Of the Sd Louisiana, and COM
mauding the 81 Brigade in McCullOch's Gen. p.
o. Herbert is his brothcr.-Nsw Orleans PicayuHe.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-29

CoSrRABAND NEws.-The military authorities, it
is said, desire the press to observe the following
rule in their publications:
The press are requested not to publish news re-
lating to the movement Of Confederate troops, mu-
nitons Of war, gunboats or batteries descriptions
and locations of forts, anything that could afford
the enemy knowledge that may be used to the det-
riment Of the Southern cause. On the contrary,
papers may safely publish all movements taken
from Northern papers without giving additional au.
thenticity to the same.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-29

GIN FLoYD-The Lynchburg Virginian says:
ave have it upon reliable authority that Gen.
Floyd has been ordered, with his command, to
Knoxville, Tenn Some accuse Floyd, and The Gov.
ernment, srlspends him from his command; but
when there is any hard fighting on hand, that gal
liant defender ofhis country is to be called upon
to help do it. His brigade has been fighting hard
ever since it entered the field. and has done more
hard SERVICE fought battles got into more hard
places and got out of them, than any other brigade
in the field -- .a
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-29

PEA NUrs AND Pea NUr On Experience having
demonstrated that pea nut oil, for lubricating pur-
poses. is almost the only vegetable oil which will
not gum and befoul machinery. there is now a
great demand in the Confederate States both for the
oil and the nuts. We are earnestly requested TO
direct the attention of planters to the cultivation of
pea nuts, and urge ali who have any to sell to bring
them in at once: They will meet an active demand
at fair prices. Macon Telegraph
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-29

A COOP Man GoNE-The Rev. Henry n. Pharr,
pastor Of Philadelphia congregation, Mecklenburg
Co., died of paralysis, Saturday 18th instant He
received the stroke on Sunday before, while return
ing from church, and never spuke afterwards
Salisbury Hntchuda
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-29

OFFICIAL PATRoSAGE.-There is no greater source
of corruption than the patronage which govern
ment beStowS and no greater source Of danger when
abused Equity exists in the bestowmcnt of offices,
as in all distributiQS Of benefits, amongst men. a
man who has the higher qualities of integrity dill
gence and efficiency, in free governments, has
moral right to an Office another inferior to him
in all these qualities; and the reverse is obvious
The office in free governments, does not belong to
the dispenser Of it. but to the people who created
it, and for whose benefit 1t exists. The dispenser
appointee, is only trustee; and moral obliga.
ton requires him to bcStow it upon that man who
will best fill it; So the who can best fill It,
has moral right the office, because he can best
fulfil the purposes for which 1t created Obi
CATION side, and right on the other, here CO.
operate IN most other transactions OF life w hen
giving Office to the most competent we concedc
right without doing any, one wrong; but We can
tdr0r no one without injustice to some eRe else
This partlahty; and, although where. there are
other claimants to Office il may dc benefit to him
on whom 1t is bestowed, it is wrong to another
Not principles. but partizanship and personal fac
TONS inaugurated to control the public interests
and wield their power Rulers may be very active.
and very busy but if justice DC not the rudder of
all other virtues, the faster they sail the further
they shall find themselves from that haven where
they should be-" Justice is the great object Of
government The practice of, injustice is the un-
pardonabe SIM corrupting the State at it's fouTtan
head, tainting the whole system with the seeds Of
scrvility Of nSolencc, with their necessary COM
plement, btterHeSs,aHd ,dssension--Ge stroying az
confidence and undermining all virtue Charleston
MeTcury. - r-.. ..H- s..FnE a-Tzf .r. Z
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-29

The Louisville JournaLis informed that since the
Federal army occupied Nashville certain Southern
currency has appreciated in value there, and that
the notes of the State Bank of Tennessee, Florida
and Alabama pass freely at par.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-29
THE AcuANs IN THE CAMP

The Salisbury Wdtcanaan' is responsible for tbo
following:
I We met With three miserable Achans last We'd
.nesday --rich original ;secesSionists, wona
not give cent for the relief Of soldiers in distress
and for their benefit and the good of the public in
general we VIII publish IN our next a valuable ar
rcle on !. Achans Trespass," If We are to succeed
IN this revolution weInnst all help. There is worl,
enough for all And those have money mhst
expect to pour itoRt The love of money has been
one Of the great sins of our country and the war
is sure to continue until the people relax their hold
upon IT. ana freely spend for the public good, and
to advance our enterprises for defense. The MAN
who clutches his money 5ags at time like this 10
courtlng pecuniary ruin, bondage for his children
and disgrace worse than death for himself In
stinglneSs OF the people should be the means OF let
ting in the enemy what will become Of their money,
Let every man make up his mind to spend frecv
and literally, for every purpose that tends to
our independence and an honorable peace"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-29

A MILITARY GOVERNOR just think Of Edw'd
Cant-wel lgosmto sgh0 Of this State, being APP
pointed Military Governor Of Norfolk. Well the
name Of democracy can promote any broken down
politician of that stamp AMI here lies thetrue
secret to ancur reverses Ourrulers can't be mer--s
can't rise above their old party Prejudices and
rascalities Now President Dayis is excusaole for
appointing but six anti-before breakfast secession
Brig. Generals out Of one hundred and odd, for tits
alleged that he had no association or acquaintance
with the.whigs ahd.Uniea conservative men, conses
quently he adon,t know them ~ The blood stained
battle feds however enjoy their 'privatesacqaainls
anSe, and Jefferson Davis knaws thon loo, when he
wants fighting to BE 6hes We must stop this party
partIaty and Honor men for their merit not theit
old political parzah prociiyties or we fight in vain
We should know no party, no. cause but common
one, the great cause of Southern Independence
We are battling for no party" and curse deep
as perdition betide the man that panders to party
prejudiccs. Hilton Chronicle
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-29

LABoRERs Field hands are in demand in this
part of the State and unless obtained from that part
overrun by the enemy, thousands of acres of land
wiTf-Iic idle during this yeaf.-SaliSJury Watch
nlan. -. J - - - -, ------
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-29
TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
SPRING & SUMMER CLOTHING,
AT REASONABLE PRICES,

A GOOD OPPORTUNITY Is NOW OFFER
N ed to those who may wish to supply themselves early
with CLOTHING nicely made up, aud stylish in cut and
shape. r'ss 5.
THIS LARGE AND ELEGANT STOCK was
purchased from branch huses early last Summer at
fair prices and can and wil to make speedy sales be Of
fered al small dctUdRce ON cost. 1880 -
Mr. h. does not desire to purchase Goods at War Prices
to sell to his customers and will not therefore be able
keep up ms stock during the war-sfter this date. Now
IS the time to buy from the best and IaYqest stick tie
Southern Coafedsracy. Our stock consists of:
Go0 BEck and Cord French Cloth Frocks and Sacks.
$50 CoPd Spring Cashmere Sacks and Frocks.
500 Linen White and Cold Frocks and Sacks.
300 Back Drab dc etc Froeks aud Sacks
900 Black Alpaca Sacks aud Procks
900 pairs Fancy Cashmere Pauts
$50 pairs Black brad de etc Pants
200 pairs Black French Cashmere Pants
$40 White and Cold Linen Pants ...--.
We have over 300 Fancy and Plain Marseles Vests with
coed assortment of Neck Ties CrRvats HdkE &c. Also
Chiidren's Suits and Youths aud Boys Suits
@7- Is. l.. HARDING.
haieign March I, 1852. -sa ll-w&swl2t.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-29

Inc Yankee Common Schools of Nashville, Tenn.
we're advertised to commence on the 10th inst
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-29

HILLSBoRoUGH MILITARY ACADEMY.
fNNHlS INSTITUTION WILL BE REOPENED IN
II der efficient management GU WEDNESDAY, March
1tn The services of officers having been permanently
ured no further interruptions duties need be appre
hended. - -.
~ For circulars, stating terms &c address
SUPERINTENDENT H. NJ. A."
Hillsborough, n. G.
Jan. 81, 1852. lO-sw&wSm.
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sIhs Staqaafe.
eoStr4EoLLBR's REPoRT.

RspeRTeF TGE COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC
ACCOUNTS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR END
ING SEPTENBER 81, 1861. .hs
.e-,:-zfE STATEMESf-CoSryuED.
Eki5itiaq s aaxsbcr 4cyss LzHd Ealseasc Land. Tdt
sti,a TSna rasrty the Ftres dsrea from ersry sub
iject tarazten tie rsrat C5uHsieS o he ut and
iIS caqrs1ds axq,Gat Of al alec tee Ttp. erie he
> osrss a. ieas anil Aastee SssSoHSfof County, SkOOI
: ea4l otAsr purposes taHOeEss IL & 8 ,isl5
as6L1s-sC-.N.s-s- = :. q 1919
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-29

$50 GLOSS Amount,
COUNTY TAXES.
County purpC ses, cents per 800 value real
estate, and rs cents per poll,
SchooIs, 5 do, and 10 GO.,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-06-09
From WashingtOn.

WASHINGTON, June 7.-Commander Null
lany's report concerning the capture of the
three schooners, Providence, Rebecca, and
La Crevilla, states that their registers are
doubtless all spurious. The Providence had
a cargo of salt and segars, cleared at Nassau
for Baltimore, The Rebecca, with cargo of
salt, cleared at Nassau for st. John, n. b.,
and La Crevilla, with groceries, cleared at
Nassau for do The crews all admitted that
they were bound to Charleston, and that they
tried three nights to get in. The La Crevilla
was a yacht-built schooner, built north in
1857, named Nova. Her supercargo and
owner is Antonio Salcedo, of Havana.
A letter from an officer states the loss of
John COchrane's regiment at 81 killed and
wounded. None of the officers were hurt.
WASHINGTON, June 8.-Lord Lyons called
at the state department yesterday, on occasion
of the arrival of the British ratification of the
new treaty in regard to the African slave
trade, and by direction of his government ex-
pressed their sense of service rendered by Mr..
Seward to both countries, and to the cause of
humanity, by his agency in that transaction.
Friendly consultations have taken place be-
tween the secretary Of state and members of
the foreign Legations here, concerning diff
culties which occurred between Major
General Butler and the foreign consuls
in New Orleans, on his taking military
possession of the city. The fact is ascertain
ed that it has been made the subject of an
amicable correspondence between the secre-
tary of state and Mr.. Van Limberg, the min
lister from the Netherlands, and that Hon.
Reverdy Johnson will proceed to New Or
leans as commissioner of the state depart
ment, for the purpose of taking the necessary
proofs for final consideration. All reports
from Europe are highly satisfactory
Acting-master Samuel Howard, of Rhode
Island, of the United States bark Amanda,
who volunteered his services on board the
Monitor during her engagement with the Mer-
rimac, yesterday promoted to be an acting
volunteer lieutenant.
Letters from the gulf announce the capture
of the schooner New Castle by the brig Balm
bridge, and the schooner Jane by the schooner
II. r. Cuyler
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-06-09
FROM COM. DAVIS FLOTILLA.
OF FORT WRIGHT
Onward Down the River.


ST.. LOUIS. June "A special despatch to
the Republican, dated at fort Wright, June
9th, IL A. NJ, says, ''the rebels really evacua-
ted this fort last Tuesday night, leaving one
mortar and two guns to answer us Wednes-
day. The work of destruction has been COM
plete. The barracks, hospital buildings, horse
sheds, forage, barns, and three large commits
sary houses full of stores were burned, Over
a dozen heavy guns were left-part of them
spiked-and the balance burst, and their car
riages burnt. A reconnaissance to Fulton,
two miles below, does not reveal the enemy
there. Combustibles are burning at several
points, and it is feared that mines are under
meath. The Notifications are unusually strong
the heavy guns having been casemated by
heavy wood work thrown over in the form of
covers on the river bank, all of which was de-
stroyed. No small arms or camp equippage
remains.
The Republicans Cairo correspondent says
''From all the information l can obtain there
is no doubt that our fleet steamed Immediate
ly on to Memphis. Late refugees from Mem
phis say that DR.. Foulke of the Avalanche
will be one of the first to hoist the federal
flag on the approach of the fiotilla. They
say that he has preached secession doctrine
under protest for several months, and has
been twice imprisoned for his fearless denun-
citation of the confederate authorities"
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Major Gen. Commanding.
Interesting from Washington and from
Gen. Hunters Command.

WASHINGTON, June 1T is understood
the president and cabinet are united in a
determination to give no quarter to secession
prohibiting the rendition of fugitive slaves by
officers of the army will be hereafter strictly
enforced. 1t is stated confidently Tonight in
well-informed circles that Gov. Stanley will
either resign or be recalled in ten days.
Authentic information puts the loss of guns
in Casey's division at seven, and four of
them were spiked, and one retaken next
morning.
Col. Elliott, whose gallant achievements in
the west are noted, is nominated brigadier
general.
Cen Mcdowell was here to-day. 1t is
stated in military circles that an order has
been sent superseding Gen. Hunter.
A Hilton Head letter of May 3lst reports
that an expedition, consisting of the Doth
Pennsylvania regiment, two companies OF
Massachusetts cavalry, and a section of the
LIST Connecticut battery, advanced to Pocoto-
ligo and had skirmish with 1000 rebels who
were driven from their position, leaving seven
dead and two prisoners on our hands. Our
loss was two killed and five wounded, all of
the 50th Pennsylvania. One of the killed is
Capt. Parker. After the rebels retired, our
forces took up the track for some distance,
and remained till next morning, when the en-
envy reappearing in strong force, they retired
successfully to Beaufort. The enemy are re-
ported 10000 strong near Charleston A bat
Tie is looked for soon. The negro brigade has
been disbanded. Cutting the railroad inter-
rupts communication by that route between
Charleston and Savannah
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-06-09
From the shennndonh valley,

FRONT ROYAL, Va, June Some excite
ment was occasioned, last evening, by re-
port that foraging party were fired upon by
some rebel cavalry some six miles out of this
town. A report also stated that some rebel
troops were encamped between two hills eight
or nine miles distant. A body of infantry and
cavalry were started this morning to see if
they could find them, but no signs of the enc
my were discovered.
Three men were drowned in attempting to
cross the Shenandoah, last night named
John Brown, sergeant in Co. A. 18th Massa-
chusetts regiment; Sergeant Fuller, Co. c,
18th Massachusetts; and the other, name I'M
known, belonged to the 9Sth New York A
boat with fifteen men was carried away, but
went ashore some two miles below all saved.
FRONT ROYAL, june S.-News from Gen.
Shields division states that scouting party
crossed the river at Columbian bridge, went
to New Market, and found that Jackson had
retreated thence three days ago. His army
has been reduced to about five thousand men,
the others having scattered through the noun
tainS to save themselves. Fremont's army
had followed them all the way, capturing
wagons, prisoners, and supplies.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-06-09

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, June 3.-In the
convention, to-day, the committee on cleo
tons reported an ordinance to enable citizens
of the state now in the military service to
vote at the coming August election.
The special committee on the seats of alb
sent members reported in favor of expelling
Price, Crawford, Hatcher, Wright, and Tur-
ner, on the ground of active rebellion, and in
favor Of simply declaring vacant seats of Che
nault and Watkins; adopted.
The ordinance defining the qualification of
voters was considered on Mr.. Orr's motion to
strike out the portion DISTINGUISHING those
who have taken up arms against the govern
ment, and given aid and encouragement to
the rebellion; carried-44 against "a. The
ordinance was then recommitted. Mr.. How
ell moved to instruct the committee to report
an ordinance on the basis of the minority re-
port, viz deferring all elections to the regu-
lar gubernatorial election, now that the dis
franchising clause was rejected. There
seemed to be majority in favor of that prop
osition, but without vote thereon, adjourned.