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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-05
our nafences on nr,r cnast.

Our cotempOraries Of Richmond and Of this State
very generally express confidence in the ability of
our seacoast defences to resist the invader Our
own remarks may have impressed on- readers with
the idea that we entertain the same confidence bot
if they have carefully observed the tenor Of cur re-
marks, we have simply expressed the hope. rather
than the bcle that they were strong enough to re-
sist successfully large armament :
When the forces, arms, Munitions Of war and the
defence Of this State were transferred to the Coned
crate government we had, and expressed entire
fcondencein the ability and the disposition Of that
goPernmenttosdefend the State against all assaults;
but regret to be forced the conclusion that We
have been somewhat disappointed in this opinion
Subsequent events show that President Davis is so
occupied with otherand perhaps greater matters con-
nected with the general defence that he must neces-
sary rely in great measure upon those to whom
he has committed the oversight of our defences snd'
hence We infer if our detences are insu cient the
blame must rest notupon the President, but upon
those whose duty it is to report to the War Depart
ment our true condition.. 49,
The mbecility and ineficiency Of our own State
authorities in the management of our defences have
large amount Of labor and money expended and
wasted at Beacon Island, fIatterss and Oregon In
let had been appropriated to the defence of Roanoke
Island, Pamlico and Netise Rivers, and the neigh.
borhood of Beaufort under the oversight of an ex-
perienced and able General we are sure by this
time we could have defed the attack of the Burn
side expedition. But our information, regret to
say, does not warrant the belief that much has been
done since Gen. Hill left the coast towards the de-
fence of those points-except perhaps, at Newbern.
At Newborn We have respectable force, of which
the enemy seems to be aware; but what has been
done at Washington, Pungo Hyde, and Roanoke
Island to resist the enemy? We believe that our
small forces at those points will do all that mortal
can do, in their circumstances but that those
points are sufficiently guarded with batteries, or
men, munitions, We seriously. doubt We do.
not expect impossibilities Of any set Of men,
but every acquainted with those localities
knows that it hrs been III the pOcer Of the au-
thoritieS to put them in an ample state of defsnce
But notwithstanding the warnings of the Standard
that the enemy would attack us this winter-not-
withstandHfg the warnings from men from the North
who learned the Objects of the Burnside expedition,
and notwithstanding the plain dictates of common
sense, the authorities and some of the people have
poo pooed at the idea Of an attack, and hence our
condition. Ample time has been given US for the
completion OF our defencGs and yet we have dilly-
dallied, until the enemy is at our doors.
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FouI ISLANDERS.

Some persons are exceedingly anxious to have it
understood that the Union sentiment still exists in
North Carolina, and that many of our people are
disloyal A rOrGcious correspondent of the Peters
burg Ezpress stated the other day that the people
of Elizabeth City had resolved te submit to the Lin
coin forces without a struggle. Another ruuor
was afloat that large Union meeting was to be held
in Northampton County and the "stars and stripes"
raised. similar charge has been made upon the
people of Little River District, in this County All
of these are base ISLANDERS without foundation, put
forth BY cowardly original secessionists, no doubt
to justify their refusal to 60 to the war.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-05

PROMOTION IN THE ARNY.-It will be seen, by
Thursdays proceedings that Mr.. Smith, of Halifax,
has offered in the Convention resolutions directing
the committee on military affairs to make several
important inqulr relation to military affairs,
and among them an inquiry into the expediency of
changing the rule of promotion in the State troops
and on Monday Mr.. Thompson. of Wayne, introdu-
ced an ordinance providing that the regimenal rule
of promotion be abrogated, and promotion by COM
panes established in its stead. The rule of promo.
ton by regiment transfers officers from one compa
ny to the other, often unpeasantly to officers and
men, and is thought to operate injuriously to the
service; whereas, by company promotion, officers
remain with their companies, and go up regularly
when vacancies occur. In the opinion of many,
the company rule of promotion is preferable to the
other; and the Convention may so decide by adopt
ing Mr.. Thompson's ordinance or an ordinance from
the military committee, if one should be reported
by that committee
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-05
The Latest News.

We have scarcely seen an interesting item OF
news for an entire week. Several sensation false
hoods have been a6oat, but We have not noticed
them.
y The latest news from Europe by the africa ex-
hibts a strong feeling Of hostility to the stone
blockade at Charleston. s~ =
.Acoation is about forming between England and
France for an armed intervention in the affairs Of
the North and South. -.-.. 4.
Confidence is expressed Of the early recognition
of the Southern COnfedsracy and the breaking Of
We have no news from the army at any point,
The indications look to Kentucky and Savannah for
an early fight. -
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DIED,

In Newbern, N c., on Wednesday the 2sth uit, Mrs.
MARY e. COLE wife of James q. Cole, ESQ., of that place
The death of this esnable lady has thrown gloom over
wide circle. If purity of motive, unselfsh benevoence
chaste and truthful conversation, meek and quiet spirit
charity towards Others uurng devotion TO husband chill
dren and friends and kind consideration of the Of
the poor and of her servants characteristics Of
good then the writer OF this small tribute who
truer better than Mrs Cole The loss of such
friend but ELL the hearts Of the bereaved with deep
row. but they hope to meet her again IN pureF brighter
better world. =. p.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-05

The pro-slavery Northwestern party in Lincoln.
dom seem to be uppermost and present in its infu.
ence. The committee of Congress has lately re-
ported against the abolition of slavery in the Dis
trict of Colombia, and memorial from Illinois
urges the expulsion of any member who would vote
for it
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-05

CHATHAM CoALFIELDs RoAD.-We are requested
to announce that there will be meeting of the
Commissioners of the Chatham Railroad Company
IN Raleigh, on Saturday next, the Sth February. A
full attendance is solicited The names of the Com
mIssioners are as follows: John c. Stone, Henry A.
London, Frank Page, X. P. Battle, o. A. Tyson, I.
L. Hogg, R. S. Tucker, W. P. Taylor, VIM. Hogan
Jones, Elias Bryan.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-05

Trr C,yygyrIox-Our readers will find the pro
.o;;,os of Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sat
urday in our columns to-day
The Convention was engaged the greater part of
Monday in considering the charter Of the Piedmont
pnn.,'d generally known as the Danville counec-
ton. The proposition to make Lexington the term'-
ms Of the Road in North Carolina was voted down !;
and the pending question. when the Convention adj
iourned on Monday evening, was to make the Com
many Shops" the terminus.
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Powers of the Executive.

The following note FROM a prominent citizen of
Pitt County; explains ITSELF We are unable to find
in the Constitution the laws any such power as that
enquired for by our correspondent. Our correspon.
dent gentleman of high character and we respect
fully refer his query to the authorities for an answer
We are of opinion that the Colonel of the regiment
followed the instructions of his orders as published
in the papers But hear what our correspondent
says:
Last Monday the militia of this county assem-
bed at this place, (Grecnvlle) for the purpose Of
procuring the quota demanded by the late procla-
nation OF the Governor. On that occasion, am
told, the Colonel of our Regiment directed such of
the soldiers as had no gun, to go to his neghbor's
and get one, willingly, if posslble-forcbly, if me-
cessary And, in pursuance of this direction, it is
said that irresponsible priyates have gone to their
nelghbors houses and demanded and obtained his
neIsh6ors only gun. And it is well established
that IN one case, soldier, who had an excellent
rlte took from his neigbor his only gun. The low
ers OF order amongst us are alarmed at such prac-
tices, and we wish to know where the Governor
gets the power to delegate any such authority to
irresponsible soldiers. We think that the power
might very well be given to the Governor to take
private property for public use but we can't believe
that this power to be exercised in the loose man.
ner in which 1t has been exercised here Nor can
1t be possible that if man has but one gun, that
gun can be taken, and leave him without any means
OF protection and defence. II the Governor pos
sesses such power will you please to inform the
public, in your paper, so we may know how we
stand, and what r 5hts, if any, we have left"
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ATTENTION MILITIA!

IENHE CAPTAINS OF THE 4sTH REGI.
of Militia hereby commanded parade their
respective companies the Court House in Graham,
Saturday the 18th of February 1882 at 10 O'clock armed
and equipped as the law directs for regimensi drill
The Captains commanded 10 make out correct
ter roll toolscsp paper and return to me- that
make return to the Adjlfant General at Raleigh.
W. A. ALBRIGHT, Col Com.
Feb>4, 1862 -. g. g. list.
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~ DR.. S. S. Satchwell, the excellent surgeon Of
Col Clingnan's regiment in South Carolina corrects
in the Wilmington Journal the erroneous impress
sions which have gone out in regard to the sickness
and mortality in that regiment. The deaths have
been few comparatively
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Proposals for Malt service on Route s0s5.
CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA

Post Office Departments, -COniFact BuFeau,l
$500 RICHMOND, January leth, 1854
SEALED PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED
Catthe Ooutact Bureau of this Department. until ls
o. itth fsernsry next oarIylng Toe NAILS Of the
following Past Route in Hoftt-C asukna w
No. 5085- From Raleigh, hy New HlH Hsy.nod, Oak
land Branch, Gulf Csrbouton, Wsfsous Bridge and Geo.
treviIie esrthege 70 miles ana ask txses week With
certainty. CELEBRITY. aud security" =
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-05

IRE STAY LAw.-It will be seen, by reference to
the proceedings of the Convention on Friday, that
the ordinance introduced by Mr.. Badger, to repeal
material portions Of the stay law, was Indefinitely
postponed Several members voted against post
Po!n'ng who DO not approve the present law, but
who hoped to see it amended and improved if pract
cable. The debate upon this question was charac-
teTZed by as much ability, perhaps, any that has
taken place III the Convention.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-05
Gen. Crittenden,

The Memphis papers contain the serious charge
against Gen. Crittenden of having become traitor
to the Southern couse and having been accessory
to the late disastrous defeat of his army at Somer-
SET 1t is alleged that he is under arrest by his
Colonels. 1t is charged that Crittenden, the day
before the battle, dined with a Union tory named
West,-that one of his negroes was sent that night
with papers to the Yankee camp-that other ne
groes informed some of our men of the fact who
went in pursuit of the negro, killed him, and ob-
tanned the papers, which however we're not opened
and examined by Col Battle unit. after the battle
and while on the retreat to Monticelo,-that the
papers proved Crittenden's infdelity to the South
err cause and that on the arrival of the scattered
forces at Monticello, Crittenden was put under ar
rest. We have no means Of ascertaining the truth
or asity of this charge, but we presume the whole
affair will be fully investigated. r
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-05

The Wilmington Journal suggests the propriety
of the mints, at Charlotte, Dahlonega, and New Or
leans, being put in operation by the government
good idea, if there is any business to do in that
line.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-05

P,Pr CoxrAyY No. l-At meeting of the men,
hers Of FIRE Company No. of his City, held at the
MAYORS officer on Tuesday night the 2Sth ult, the
following officers elected for the ensuing year:
N H. Brown. Captain John. Armstrong, LIST Lieu
tenant; 3. " Starke, ID Lieut.. Harris Vaughn,
sd Lieut.; D. W. Balm, Sec and Treasurer.
The second Friday of this month at o'clock, P.
N WAS set apart by the Captain as the time of the
first parade of the company.
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u We see that Mr. Brown, the distinguished
artist is in the City again. He hasjust returned from
Richmond, where he has been employed, we learn,
upon the portraits of some of the leading statesmen
and generals of the South.
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Gbe StanbarR
R4LE1GH: WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5, 1862.

sprcI. Al NOTICE-The STANDARD Is coadaeted ssr'0tg
-, tIs CASH svstsr III papers are diseonInHed az me
of Tie time 10" schca they haze been Pa'd $40
..br nil, be nofe FOUR wsEks 6rfors th6'r inns ." "A
cross MARK their paPsrs and a"ISs tae Saoe'p''O'
;; rsascel The paper arH Be dts"atiaHd. iHts '"''
from, ,ie4 sGers o be no daytars HGfoa '0r c'O''
marx md rpaeao sour Subscription" -
mn WEEEz y STANDARD = per qpaUn, I" aaoS"ee
SEMI IrEEELY, 81 pr anna IN ad'aHes.
80 Subscribers desiring their papers changed must
r.no, The Post Office t,on well as the Que to- which
they desire the change to be made
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-05

~ The remarks OfMr. Manning on the Chatham
Coaltields Road, and those of Mr.. Thornton on the
Ordinance to repeal portions of the Stay Law, will
appear in our next iss'fe
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-05

~ The Petersburg Express thinks We did not
speak extravaganiy when We called our Eastern
Counties the ''granary of America" We did not
use that expression. We said the "grapsry Of the
South -
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-05

- Oar readers of the semi-weekly will be in
terested in the perusal of poetic effusion on the
hrSt page entitled The Devils visit to Old Abe"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-05

~ The late citizens Of Hampton and many of
those of Warwick and Elizabeth City Counties, in
Virginia whose homes haze been destroyed BY the
vandas. are said to be in great need They deserve
the sympathies Of the whole South.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-05

E- The bodies of Gen. zollicoffer and Bale Pey-
ton Jr., have been obtained from the enemy, and
removed to their homes for interment.
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PROPOSALS no FURNIsH WOOD

PROPOSALS. TO FURNISH WOOD!
PROPOSALS. TO FURNISH WOOD FOR
IL the Offices and Hospital in the Military Department
this place. viii be received until the 18th of February,
when the contract will lie awarded to the lowest bidder
The bids must be to furnish good sound oak and hickory
wood by the cord to be cut feet lengths and
corded at the place of delivery.
NJ. A. BLEDSoE,
Capt. and o N.
Raleigh Feb. T. 1862. ll-s4t.
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~ We are happy to learn that the number Of
students at the University is very encouraging.
There are students from every State in the Confsd
eracy. except Texas.
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Persons who wish theirs sent by mail must prepay
.bo rosraee which will be two cents per copy. The
a,.,r,ert will make some thirty-two pages of close
" printed matter.
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A recent freshet in the Ohio river is said to be
very high. The river at Cairo rose % fettin one
night ~
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HEAD QUARTERS.
2Sfh RP9,f. n C. Militia.

HEAD QUARTERS.
3Sth Reg't. N. c. Militia.
VOLUNTEERS ARE CALLED FOR FROM THE
commiss oned and non-commissioned officers of the
several Companies comprising the 36th Regiment n &.
Militia They will report themselves to The Colonel Of
the Regiment -s.-t'5sE
By order Of the Colonel: rE
r. RICHARDSON, r,ay
Adj. sSth Reg. n G. Militia.
Raleigh, Feb. 4, 1869. ll-sw2t
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= The proposition Of Lincoln 70 send Bishop Arnes
and Mr.. Fish to inspect our Southern prisons, and
to enquire into the condition of the Yankee prison.
ers, seems to meet with no favor BY The press.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-02-05

Gov. GKAHAN's SPEEcu.-We have put this able
and interesting speech to press, with Judge Bisgs,
ordinance in an appendix. As We are receiving or
dsrs, we state our prices:
For 100 Copies, % W
"A 200
;. % 90
! Copy,
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1862-11-04
Concentration.

II !. not yet asccrtained whether or not
tica. BaAee IS to join bis army with that of
ten. IKr, or whether il is to remain In Ten
nessce. The late papers from the rebel
capital announce the arrival OF Gen. bRAGo
aud staff at that point IL may be possible
that the rebel Government has concluded 10
abandon the "South proper, for the present.
aud concentrate its entire strength for the
protection OF Richmond. SO long a. the
rebels hold their capital where il il, just so
long will the rebel Government maintain the
Hembancc of fixed nationality. The leaders
of that pretended Government. know full
well that they could entertain no hope for
foreign intcrposition or recognition when
onco driven from the territory Of Virginia.
Consequently they will abandon, if neces-
sary every other point. for its defence alono.
IL Is all important to them to keep posses
sion of their capital and territory immcdi
atcly surrounding il. When that is lost to
them. the struggle will terminate. and no set
Of mon, better understand that fact than the
rebel leaders.
Should BRAoe join his forces to the army
of Gen. Ike, the Federal army of the Po-
tomac. under MCCLELLAN. would have al
most an equal number OF veterans to com
bat. and tho capture of Richmond in this
campaign would still DO n matter of great
doubt. The Federal forces of the Potomac
movo 80 slowly that BRAoo would have am
pic time to bring up his forces to tho assis-
TANGO of LEE, If he 80 desired. and II Is not
altogether improbable that he will 10 50.
The magnificent army of GENERAL RosK-
GRAMS. would in that event, find itself with
out foe worthy Of It's steel, within striking
distance. This whole matter however will
not long remain in doubt Perhaps before
the close of this week tremendous battle
will be fought between the armies of the
East. aud the intentions Of BRAcG will then
be known. Ii Is CERTAIN that he cannot ro-
main idle with tho large army which he is
reported to have under his command. lie
must perform some duty, and il may be that
he can accomplish the most good 10 the rebel
cause. by engaging in the pending conflict be
tween MCCLELLAN and Ike. Ii so We pre-
sumo IL will be concentration OF forces
which our commanders least expected
Both armies will likely cndeavor TO accomplish
great deal while the roads are In good con
dition and tho weather fine In the mean
whilc the country is inpatient and regarding
with increased interest. the great movements
which are being made.
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1862-11-04

From the STATE Journal
One of many thousand

Tho following letter is from an old Demo
crat now acting with the Union party. In
1850 Mr.. Noel voted for Breckenridge under,
as he says, a misrepresentation, but his candi-
dates treason opened his eyes and no claims
no fellowship with those calling themselves
"Dcmocrats' who now boldly advocate the
breckenridge platform as the only basis upon
which TO restore the Union:
ROCKVILLE, Oct. %.
Mn. Enron: For the first time now pro-
pose To be a subscriber for tho Daily Journal
have been subscriber TO the State Senfi-
mel almost ever since il commenced. have
voted the Democratic ticket without dotting
an az or crossing a at for thirty years; was
appo nted Postmaster of Rockville twenty
years ago. which place held till tho present
Administration came into power, when Old
Abe turned mo out for voting for John q.
Breckenridge for President. which acknow
ledge was right-he should turn all persons
out of Office who vote for traitors TO our
country.
have always been for the Union. and
supposed tho Democratic party was for the
Union until the commencement OF this re-
bellion; but am now convinced that large
majority OF the so-caled Democratic party
are opposed to the Union a. il was. They
view treason, not as great crimc, but
merely as an indiscrction, and the rebellion
"a premature and III advised. Their purpose
in organizing in Indiana, Ohio, Illinois and
other States, IA to get political ascendancy,
force separation between the North and
South, then separation between the East
and the Northwest. and consolidation of
the Northwestern States and the South
peaceably il they can, but forcibly II they
must.
Therefore, be il understood. as | am for
the Union at all hazards. voted the Union
ticket without dotting an 81 or crossing n
It. and shall continue 10 act with that par
~ which i for putting down this rebellion
and saving our glorious Union. believe in
tho doctrine always advocated by the Hon.
]. A. Wright-"Stand by your country,
right or wrong
SCorT NorI
The daily Wabash express. (Terre-Haute, Ind.) 1857-1867, 1862-11-04

We have had great many false messages
over the telegraph from the Southwest -
They have been so numerous as to suggest
the suspicion that there i some local lunacy
prevailing in the towns whence these mes
sages emanatcd. IL has como 10 this. that
wec annot rely on anything which comes from
that quarter. No later than yesterday tho
latest Of a numbcr Of messages about our
army in Kentucky concluded thus.
The report that our army took large
number OF prisoners At ferrysillc proves IN.
correct
This i not the only thing that has been
stated BY the telegraph from the Southwest
that has proved Incorrect. Hardly one Of
the hundred aud one stories brought BY re
liable gentlemen from Memphis. Nashville
Memphis. SC. about what they saw IN tho
Louisville JewrHai and other Nadkee papers,
aud about ~hai they heard and say have
turned out true.
IL i 10 DC hopc,l that measures may b
taken u put a stop IN these unsruthfal Ees-
ages There i little reliance. indeed
placs~l in them OF late. and u cannot be com.
rl.inca that they mi=lead many people. bui
i a serious public grew aacs thAt NC have
10 better OF more reliable Information re.
latinr 60 very important movements Of on
forces IA the West AMI Southwest. Look a
Cumberland Gap A dozen consecutive
times our array wss reported - have haggcs
the entire Federal force there. vet that Fed
crAl force finally cot away without tie los
If a mani This = but an Instance Of the IN
Vulnerable les that have swept over tn
wires from that direction. not few Of then
within the last to weeks. about the strag-
sic ia Kentucky
We trust that tic telegraph agency nj
tske measures % stop these Outrageous telc
grams -Riekr-esd Dtspsfrk, ocf. "a