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PRAYERS for Peace.

We have received communication from lady
friend or the subject Of prayers for peace on the LIST
instant We have no doubt that the supplicatiens
of thousands of and stricken hearts assembled
on that day, to the Ruler of men and nations, for
this great blessing. Our lady correspondent con-
cludes as follows:
War and pestilence have already laid waste the
land; and if the third scourge, famine, should be
sent upon us, woe be unto US Will not some one
volunteer to be mediator between the two contend
ing parties9 III so doing he would gain everlasting
honors. The blessings Of the world would be upon
him. His path would be strewn with flowers The
rich and the poor, the high and the low, would rise
up and call him blessed. Yea, blessed are the
peace.makers'"
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The few items we obtain from the Army at all
points, represent general quiet on our lines, with
occasional skermshes by the pckets and scouts, in
which small parties of prisoners &C., are captured
The report of Burnside's removal from the COM
mand of the army, is not confirmed. 1t is difficult
to determine what he intends to do. Our army is
ready to confront him at all points. There are no
indications at present Of an early advance Of the
Yankee army.
The telegraphs and the papers are silent in re-
r,rd to opera.onts in the South and West
The latest news from Europe reiterates the idea
that France is determined to move IN some form in
American affairs. We shall believe nothing about
it, until the matter becomes palpable.
The message of Lincoln to the Yankee Congress,
indicates his purpose to prosecute the war until the
rebellion is crushed He thinks the strife pertains
only to the present generation and all its effects
would pass off with this generation. He proposes
to Congress the passage of all bills to provide for
amending the Constitution so that slavery shall be
abolished in 1900, providing for the payment Of the
owners of such slaves shall be held IN slavery at
that period He says that his relations with Europe
are undisturbed.
Gov. Brown of Georgia, has caused the seizure of
$500, 900 worth of clothing, &c, in Augusta in the
hands of the SPECTATORS
Wm N. Wadly, ESQ.,, who has been appointed to
superintend and direct the government transporta-
ton has called conference of the railroad Presl-
dents to meet in Augusta, Ga, on the 10th inst.
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The Personal Liberty of the Citizen.

A few days since Mr.. Afford, of Wake intro
duccd in the Commons resolution inquiring by
what authority the soldiers Of the Confederate gov
eminent were arresting citizens on the streets of
Raleigh as conscripts, and requesting information
on the subject The resolution passed, and the
Governors answer was sent in and read to the
House. We did not hear it read, but understand it
stated to the House that he had given no such au-
thority to Confederate officers or soldiers. Suisse
quently Mr.. Fowle, of Wake, introduced a resou-
ton on the subject, forbdding such arrests, &C.
This resolution ELECTED warm discussion in which
Messrs. Fowle, Grissom, McAden, Amis, Waddell,
Person, Shepherd, and others took part The res
oution finally passed, slightly modified, and was
sent to the Senate in which body, after some dis
cussion, it was referred to committee.
The whole matter was placed upon the true
ground, as we learn, by Messrs Fowle, Grissom,
McAden, Amis, Afford, and others in the Commons,
and by Messrs. Warren, Russ, Graham, and Taylor
of Chatham, in the Senate.
We are surprised that any public body. having
in its keeping the personal liberty of the citizen
should hesitate Cor moment on the subject. 1t is
we'll known that Gov. Vance, through the militia
officers, is enforcing the CONSUMPTION law and that
therefore, there be no good reason for the inter-
position of Confederate officers. But Gen. Martin,
in the plenitude Of his power, has had his squads
of armed men going through our streets and into
our houses for several days past arresting citizens
whether residing here or not on the mere assump-
ton that they may be deserters or conscripts and
bis orders the subject 60 so far as to hold
citizen liable to arrest for wearing certain kind of
clothing! A day or two since a member of the
House, Mr. Headen was arrested by squad as con-
script; and one of our merchants, who is exempt,
has told US that he has been arrested four or five
times in and in front of his store and required to
show his "pass." We learn, too that the soldiers
detailed for this duty are in many instances rude
and insulting, frequently pointing, when asked for
their authority, to their bayonets.
We trust the Legislature will take prompt action
on the subject and protect our people against these
armed bands, not only here, but throughout the
State. Personal liberty is a6ore all price. OUR
PEOPLE WILL NOT SUBMIT TO SUCH TYRANNY ON THE
PART OF GEN. MARTIN. 1t is not only CALLING to
our people, but it is reflection on Gov. Vance,
who is himself enforcing the law.
We may refer more at length to this matter in
our next; and VIC should have called attention to
it in our last but for the fact that Mr. Affords in
quiry of the Governor on the subject was pending
in the House.
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Correspondence of the Standard.
PETERSBURG, w., Dec. 4, l

PETERSBURG, VA, Dec 4, 1862.
Nix. EDIToR:-An occasional letter from this point
from one who is watching passing events with in.
terest may, perhaps fill a corner OF your paper
with profit. Of this, however, you must judge.
need scarcely say that there has been no time
since the opening of the war, when more excite
ment prevailed in this city than for the last few
days. conviction has settled upon all minds, that
we are soon to have stirring times below US, and all
around US. 1t has been pretty clearly ascertained
that the programme of the enemy is to attack Rich
mond from three or four points simultaneously.
The grand army will move on Fredericksburg, or
along the Rappahannock, while another column will
try the old Peninsula route; third will try the
route from Suffolk to Petersburg, and at the same
time the forces on the coast of North Carolina will
march on Weldon, or some point between Weldon
and Wilmington. This general move will be Sec
onded by the gunboats which may come up the
James River towards this city, and up the Cape
Fear towards Wilmington. This may seem too
large scheme for man with no more brains than
Halleck, but this is the information which has
reached US from beyond the lines. cannot for a
our enemies in their ION to Richmond" now than
heretofore and mark my prediction, an overthrow
of the grand army is not far distant should an effort
to carry out the programme as laid down above, be
attempted.
Persons who have recently visited Gen. Lees
army, say they never saw the men in better spirits
and more determined to fight to the last In this
section our all in good spirits, and should
the advance from Suffolk be attempted. many of our
foes will sleep in death before they reach Petersburg
have recently heard of outrages committed by
the enemy all along the coast of Virginia and North
Carolina, that has made cold chs run over nv
frame. And freely confess that such feelings have
never possessed my bosom as have recently, as
have heard of the outrages Of the enemy from one
point and another.
This city is full to overlooking. 1t is difficult to
ind a single vacant house. and still persons are
pouring in from below every day. The prices of
provisions rule very high, and extortoners may
be met at every corner. I will give the prices Of
leading articles Flour $26 per 6srrel corn meal
81 80 per bushel; bacon 65 to 70 cents; Lard 50
cents; corn $l1 per Darrell fodder S. per hundred;
chickens 81 each; turkeys So; eggs 81 per dozen,
&c Wood is selling for $l2 per cord What the
poor are to do this winter, God only knows
The we'll known hotel on Bollingbrook street will
be closed tomorrow, and Nil be sold publicly next
week. COL Darlington goes to Richmond.
Gen. A. R. Wright, the noble Georgian, who was
wounded at Sharpsburg, was in the city to-day, on
his way to his command, 4 ill write again soon.
B.
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Report OF Select Committee.

The report of Gov. Graham from the select CON-
mittee to enquire whether the offices of Adjutant
General, Attorney General &c, have been vacated
by their ncumbents accepting Offices of profit and
trust under the Confederate government is admira-
bly, drawn up and presents clearly, in nutshell,
the true constitutional and legal view upon the SUBJ
ject which must be taken by all unprejudiced
minds. The report will no doubt be sustained by
the General Assembly and the people of the State.
We regret that our own space forbids our laying it
before our readers in this ISSUE.
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The Wilmington Journal copies all our article
about Judge Shepherd, and offers lame reply to it
The object is apparent The Judge is in training
for race for Congress in the Cape Fear District,
and it is important to quote the Standard against
him, so as to strengthen him with certain preju-
diced or ignorant "precipitators or Destructives
in that District This IS a singular way of cleo
pioneering. But the Judge broke faith with his
constituents in voting for Mr.. Davis for Senator.
There is no doubt abouf that If the people Of
Cumberland and Harnett had been generally in
formed that be would vote, if elected for Mr. Davis
for Senator and against Mr.. Graham, he would not
have received five hundred votes
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Troops for our Defence.

doV. Vance three weeks ago in his message, urged
the immediate raising Of 10000 troops for the de-
fence Of our Eastern Counties. The proposition has
been endorsed throughout the State by our people,
and nothing remains but for the Legislature to pass
the bill. We regret to say, that too much delay
and indecison have been manifested in this impor-
tant movement In conjunction with the press of
the State we haee urged prompt action, but as yet
nothing has been done. Fears Of conflict with
theAws Of Congress and the Confederate authorities
have doubtless had some weight in causing this
delay We advocate no unconstitutional measure
nor are we disposed to favor any scheme which
ought legitimately to produce such conflicts. Far
from it
The question is reduced TO the simplest PROPOSE
ton. Eastern North. Carolina should be and must
be defended at all hazards The stake is too great
lima, to allow it to be overrun by the enemy. The
Confederate government is in duty bound to do its
utmost to defend it If, however, it is liz circum-
stances that it cannot or will not provide fully for
its defence shall the Legislature Of North Carolina
stand by and see ii overrun without raising finger
to prevent it! The people throughout the State,
answer mol
Upon the Conservatives of the General Assembly
rest the responsibility of all the action Of its
present session. If they stand by and allow the
just wishes of the people to be thwarted and defeat
ed by their opponents, in any measure, upon their
heads will rest the blame. They have a sufficient
majority to carryany measure the people demand.
The bill proposed by the committee on military
affairs for the raising of 5000 troops passed, will
wholly defeat the object of the Governor and the
people Of the State. If we need one man, we need
10000 The troops for State defence should be
raised upon the volunteer principle entirely or by
draft. The people do not want conscription upon
eonscription, the bill from the military commit
tee provides, nor will they submit to it.
We are glad to see that Mr.. Cowles of Yadkin,
protests against the bill, and that Capt Grissom of
Granville has given notice of his intention to bring
in minority report. Let such bill be at once
drawn up as will fully meet the suggestions of
Gov. Vance and the wishes of the people, and let it
be passed at once. Thousands stand ready to vol
unteer for the defence of tho State.
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Grand Lodge of North Carolina.

The Ancient York Masons of this State held its
annual communication in this City last week. W.
learn that the various Lodges we'll represented
The following officers were elected for the ensuing
year:
DR.. E. F. Watson, of Alamancc, G. W. NJ
Hon. E. G. Reade, of Person, D. G. N.
DR.. John Mccormick, of uarnett G. S. W.
DR.. R. X. Speed, of Pasquotank j. G. W.
C. w. D. Hutchings, of Raleigh, G. 7.
w. I. Bain of Raleigh, G. S.
S. P. Horton, of Wake, S. D.
d. H. Stephenson, of Wake, j D.
Rev. James Reed, franklin, G. c.
J. NJ. Long, Cabarrus. Grand Marshall.
Eugene Grissom, of Granville, G. S. B.
F. G. Foster, of Wake, Pursuant
S. N. Parrish, Of Raleigh, G. !.
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OBEDIENCE TO A DECREE OF THE COURT OF
IL Equity of Meckenburg county, made FIR nnrt;tion
among the heirs at law of the late James Lonergan dec
will sell the public square of Charlotte the ed day
OF december 1852 to the highest bidder executing bond
interest from SALE the following real estate, to-wn:
=, valuable front Lot Tyron street. doors from the
Mansion House. Charlotte twenty feet front and
running back hundred and ninetyve feet embrac;no
. good twostory Brick Building containing six rooms.
with good Kitchen stable ice-house &c, making it drst.
rate business stand
Also 500 acres more lcss of rst-rte farming Land
lying on the South Fork of the Caawba river IN Castor
county, u miles west Of Charlotte embracing an excellent
being under high state of cultivation and the balance
heavily tmbered, and the whole we'll watered with good
springs Of resh cool water well adapted to the culture Of
corn, wheat, cotton, &c.
A. c. WILLIAMSON, C. NJ.
Any further information may be obtained from Edward
Lonergan, living at Lonergans Ferry.
Dec. 9, 1862. so-wst
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SUGAR CANE SYRuP,-Many Of our farmers turn
ed their attention during the last season. to the man.
uacture of Chinese sugar syrup, which is plea
SAINT and paatable especially in the absence Of the
New Orleans article. We learn that Mr. Thomas c.
Wombe, of Chatham, has made $40 gallons of ex-
cellent syrup; and what is BETTER and highly cred
table to him. he has not sold any of it for more than
81 per gallon. Mr. WomLle made his syrup with
q wooden mill
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OBITUARY NOTICES.

Died. at his residence in Randolph county, n c. On thu
I'd Of November 1862 Mr. JEsss CRABB in the S7th yss
as service many years Charleston and Savsnnshwas
onorably discharged at Smithville n @. He lived out
Is tourscore years and six and half wanting one day.
humble un0brusive citizen, without enemies-s mem.
er Of the N. Chuch for many years and left his long
gnmsgs 18th evidences that hs was feady for the sum-
aons. (Cos.
Died. Of typhoid f.er at the residence Of N Griffin.
vi two months and twenty-five days. Capt L. Fnamox.
Tins previous to his DEATH beef consistent membsr q
proved to ali who knew him. &. ID treasure ~ss not Il
thi. earth, but be sought dt not made with hands
Capt Ferguson was among the first who enlisted id the
cause of his country. BE bade adeuo his kind parents,
brothers and ssterturned his hack upon his pleasant
eo%e and went forth at his eounys sai 70 ahs tented
field, and, Notwithstanding the maag alluresnts incl
dent to camplife. he still the hube christian
when st. home hon During his career .Gde hs p.si
battle near Richmond, Va, and although tbs miss OF
death flew thick and fast around him. he stk continued
fearessly to lead his command to Vctr In oil thsss
e. on1S b. was but On the 9Th Of
death on the 2Sth October His last words were, ksA
tel.
Few amogg the many gallant spirits who have fiasn
while battling on foemans ground more worthy Of N
friends last tribute over an untobed grave than NA1z.
An SSEAp, Of the goth N. e. regiment who killed Al
eber in the ED year II his age. 1t the eommeucenn-
o!lege but inspired with patriotism and real. be
lid adieu to his comrades and left all the endeaments Of
ome and entered the ranks private where he faith
DULY devoted himself to his country He per-
nitted to her through the dark peoas Of the
revolution. but when the bow of hope jpss gliding
die horizoE God called upon him to seal his devotes With
his hearts blood. He did it nobly faemana groundi
May his bereaved family not greve for him. He died
the death Of noble patriot, and lives in grateful
mepberancc, and speaks from bis selar grave for our
emulation and encouragement. 4 9. $40.
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The LEGISLATURE.

Our readers will find in the Standard Of to-day
the proceedings of Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
The Senate was engaged for the most part Of
Monday in considering the report of the committee
vacating the Office of Adjutant General
The two Houses held secret sessions for brief
space on Monday, which were understood to be on
questions relating to State defence
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Our Sick Soldiers.

We hope the bill of Capt Grissom Of Granville,
as amended by the Military Committee, for the re-
lief of our sick and wounded soldiers, will be passed
at once. Our brave men need all the sympathy and
protection against suffering which the State can fur
nsh, and their condition admits of no delay.
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We publish to-day the proceedings of the Conven-
ton of Manufacturers held in Greensborough on the
Sd instant. A large majority of the manufacturers
were in attendance, and it will be seen that they
have agreed to make such reductions in their prices
as will be satisfactory to the public And now that
the manufacturers of wooden and cotton goods have
agreed to take what, under the circumstances, may
be regarded as reasonable prices is it not the duty
of the farmers to meet them half way, and also re-
duce, as far as they can, the prices of meat and
bread? We think it is, and we feel sure that this
action of the manufacturers will be appreciated and
recprocated by the farmers.
This action of the manufacturers is DUE in great
degree, to Gov. Vance, and to the prompt coopers-
ton with him of DR.. Thomas D. Hogg and the Fay
ettevle factories. 1t is one of the most useful if
not the most useful act of the Governors public life
The people of the State our brave soldiers and their
families and especially the women, will thank him
for it. 1t will benefit all our people, and thus
strengthen the Southern cause.
We entertain proper respect for Gov. Morehead
and We would say nothing that would be calculated
to do him or others injustice in the slightest re-
spect; but we cannot help expressing our regret
that he left Greensborough, and failed to attend the
Convention of manufacturers referred TO. Surely,
If the other manufacturers of the State are satisfied
with seventy FIVE per cent profit he might be salts
fed with it also. Governor Morehead may have
some particular reason for his course on this occa-
sion; but without explanation on his part, it does
Seem to us that he is disposed
"To give the mighty space of his large honors,
For much trash as may be grasped thus"
We understand that at a lneetn, of the Patterson
Manufacturing Company in Caldwell County, a few
days since, it was resolved that the Company will
abide by the act of the Confederate Congress in
regard to the allowance of seventy-6ve per cent
! profit on the cost Of production.
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MANUFACTURERS CONVENTION.

MANUFACTURERS CONVENTION.
In pursuance to q previous notice the manufac-
turers of North Carolina met in convention in the
town Of Greensboro on Wednesday, the Sd Decem-
Der, 1862
On motion of George Makepeace, Esq, the con.
hall, ESQ.,, Chairman, and Thomas NJ. Holt and D..
Curtis, Secretaries
The following persons came forward and reported
themselves as delegates: Jesse Walker Union Mills;
Thos D. Hogg, Rockfish Manufacturing Company
s. I. Hawley, Blounts Greek Factory; j. W. Leak,
Richmond Manufacturing Company; James Newlin,
Saxapahaw; Hugh Parks, Island Ford; j. McDon-
aid, Concord Factory; r. r Gwyn, Agent, Elkin
Manufacturing Company; J. A. Murray, Big Falls !;
v. Mooney, Yadkin Manufacturing Company; A.
M. Powell, Long Island; George Makepeace, Cedar
Mills; VIM. Moray, Montgomery Factory; d. Cur
It's Deep River Manufacturing Company; E. NJ.
Holt, Alamance Mills; VIM. A. Caldwell, G. P.
Mendenhall, Joseph Newlin James Dick, Union
Manufacturing Company; j. & j. H. W ebb, Orange
Factory.
On motion, the Chair appointed George Make
peace and E. N. Holt as committee to wait upon
Gov. Vance and invite him to attend the meeting.
At the request of the Convention, Gov. Vance
made few, able and appropriate remarks,
On motion, the following persons were appointed
as committee to draft resolutions for the consde-
ration of the Convention: Geo. Makepeace, j. W.
Leak, E. NJ Holt, Thos. D. Hogg, S. 7. Hawley, and
j. Mcdonald.
On motion the Convention adjourned to meet
again at 8 o'clock, P. M.
AFTERNOON SESSION, 8 O'clock, P. M
The Convention met according to adjournment
The committee appointed to draft resolutions, SUBJ
mtted through their Chairman, the following reso-
lutions:
Resoloed, That we will sell all the products Of our
several mills at profit not exceeding Is per cent,
and further that give the orders Of the State the
preference.
Resoloed, That we will use our best endeavors to
discourage speculation in Factory fabrics, and to
secure this end we will sell in quantities to such
Agents only, as will prevent them reaching the
hands of spectators.
Resolued, That we believe the following prices
are in conformity, at present. with the exemption
Act, to wit a. shcetngs, 35c. per yard; cotton
yarn No. IS to rs at So. 80 per bunch of lbs; No.
IS to los at $3.50; No. lis to rs at $3.50.
Resolced, That G. W. Garrett A. @. NJ, at Raleigh,
be requested to publish once month, the list OF
prices he pays each Factory for their goods.
Rssolred, That all manufacturers not here repre-.
sented be requested to comply with the acquisitions
of the exemption act.
Resolced, That the proceedings of this Conven.
lOn oe puohSueu III tic OieehSooIo papers, oiu
that the other papers in the State be requested to
copy.
On motion the Convention adjourned.
G. P. MENDENHALL,s Chm.
T. pH1 c,. N; H01'' ssoF's.
Nv. Mooney, of the Yadkin Manufacturing Com.
pany, and r. R Gwyn, of the Elkin Manufacturing
Company, being casually present, though concur.
ring in the above personally, have no authority as
delegates cannot therefore pledge their respective
companies.
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Nh. HoLDEN:-I desire through your paper to
acknowledge the receipt Of fifty bushels of corn,
from John W. Harp Esq, to be distributed among
the INDECENT families of soldiers In St Matthew's
District, Wake County. The corn was placed in
my hands as commissioner for INDECENT families of
soldiers in said district This is only one of the
many benevolent acts Of Mr.. Harp since the war
begun. He has truly benevolent heart and an
open hand. NATHAN IVEY.
December, 1862.
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For the Standard ,

For the Standard,
Mr. HOLDEN: II wish to return my thanks to the
ladies of Wake for their kind attention on the Cen
trail Railroad They have visited the sick and wound
ed in the cars and distributed refreshments among
them, for which may the Lord bless them. The
soldier is cheered on his lonely way, when he meets
with such friends A SOLDIER
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The BRAvEsT IN THE WoRLD-The London Week.
ly Dispatch says of the South in the present war:
"Never, We assert with the utmost confidence,
was there known people heroic, so brave, pru-
dent so devoted"