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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-06-21
Gen. Robert Toombs.

late number OF the Spirit Of the South contains
the following preamble and resolutions unanimously
adopted by the Committees of Safety at Cuthb.rt,
Ga, and Eufaula, Alabama
"WHEREAs. Authenticinformation has been recev-
ed that Gen. Robert Toonbs, of the G. s. A.. COL A.
p Rood and others owning large plantations on the
Chattahoochee riyer-iniluenced, as we believe,
more by avarice than patriotism, have planted I'M
usually large crops of cotton, thereby curtaing to
that extent, the provision crop necessary for the
support of our suffering country; therefore.
ReSOlOed, That Gen. Robt. Toombs, Col A. P.
Rood, and others who have followed their pernici-
Gus example, be requested to withdraw all their
available negro labor from the cultivation of their
cotton crops, and place it in charge of the Com
mittees appointed to superntend the defence of the
river.
Resolued, That although it may not be regarded as
pertinent to the objects for which this meeting has
assembled, yet we cannot withhold the expression
Of our unqualified indignation from those who have
reckessly disregardGd the wants and necessities of
army, by planting more cotton than is sufficient
for domestic use. Their purses may be better
flled-but trust they will not fail to receive the
reward due their unpatriotic conduct"
The above is a specimen of the patriotism and de-
votion to the Southern cause of Gen. Toombs. He
has given practical evidence that he cares more for
himself than he does for the cause. The army must
be fed, and the poor must be fed but what is all
that to Robert Toombs? He makes cotton. This
same individual was so anxious to break up the
Union that he would not wait to build powder
mill, or make musket or raise one more crop of
corn He has boosted and threatened a great deal,
yet, though General in the service, we have not
heard that he has fought battle spilled drop
of blood.
We hear of many other persons original secession
lists, who have planted large crops of cotton. And
yet these very persons who think more of them.
selves and of their miserable cent per cents than
they do of the suffering poor or their bleeding
try, will boast of their devotion to the South, and
impeach the loyalty of the best and truest men
among us
Since writing the above, we find in the Georgia
papers the following dispatch from Gen. Toombs in
answer to the resolutions of the committee of public
safety of Randolph Co. Ga. and Eufaula, Ala
RICHMOND, June ii, 1862
To Messrs. Geo. Hill, A. F. Newsom, and VIM.
Carter, Committee:
Gentlemen: Your telegram has been received
l refuse a single hand. Ny property as long as
live shall never De subject to the orders of those
cowardy miscreants the Committee of Public Safety
Of Randolph county and Eufaula. You may rob me
in my absence but you cannot intmidate me.
(Signed) ROBERT TooABs.
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THE PEOPLES TICKET.
The Latest News.

The public anxiety for stirring news cannot be
.;fod at present There is but little by telegraph
.ha raners which can be called news
u severe skirnish took place on Wednesday, on
ui,bt Of the York River Railroad not far from
n:,,mond with some of the forces of Gen. McLaws'
,.~;.;,u and the Yankees, which was kept up du-
-, the day. infantry and artillery being employed
5,,b sides, Our forces drove the Yankees back
,ao It was bush fight, but resulted IN the
-. If about 40 killed and wounded on our side
MI, ,rsmy's loss is said to have been about 500.
c,rre skirmishes of this sort may soon precpltate
general battle.
W, have but little from Jackson's command.
,ort is said to have fallen back to Harrisonburg,
IA + * said that Shields had been reinforced and
~,s ,r,iu advancing. Our cavalry routed the enc
Le,re,n Harrisonburg and New Market, cap
,,rins number of prisoners.
Gen. Pettigrew, we are glad to learn, had been
can't TO Baltimore and paroled. His wounds were
Eli, nainful. We learn privately that he was. at
n. house of his relative, Mr. Bryan, a native of
,bis city. Col. Lghtfoot, 1t Col. Long ten other
osers and 2O7 privaes, had been sent to Fort De-
aware
Rumor states that Buelrs Yankee army was
marching eastward from Corinth, and had reached
Tpscunbia, Ala. 1t is also said that Pope's division
had been attacked by forces and was retreating
We hear but little except rumors from Beaure-
carj's army. We judge that his reported move
ments ought not to be made public.
No fight had taken place near Cumberland zap.
The enemy was extending inland from Pensacola
The rumorcd defeat of the French troops in MeXl-
G, i confirmed. Their loss is said to have been
s.O killed and 700 wounded. The French will
march on the Capital and the Mexicans will dc
fnd 1t.
The reported recognition of the Confederacy by
Franco still needs confirmation. British troops are
being forwarded to Canada again. it is said, which
strs up the Yankees not a little.
The rumored killing of Butler and Andy John
son is not believed
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The StaIIfaderate ConnIare.

On Tuesday last Mr.. William Johnston, President
Of the Charlotte and Columbia (South- CdrOlina)
Railroad, was in this City, engaged in conclave
with number of ofice-holders, in devisng plans to
defeat the peoples choice for Governor, Col Vance,
and in making arrangements to continue the present
Office-holders in power. We saw several oficehol-
ders ourselG and we learn that many of them were
in the City taking part in this caucus. The impress
sion prevailed that this secret meeting would with
draw Mr. Johnston, and start some one else for Gov
ernor; but this movement if contemplated, was no
doubt prevented by the personal presence of the
President of the Charlotte and Columbia (South-
Carolina Railroad.
We learn that the President aforesaid was certain
ly in close consultation with one Eng;shman and a
couple of lrishmen, all of whom are Office holders
or deeply interested pecuniarily in continuing the
Stallfederates in power. Are the rights and libcr-
ties of people to be entrusted exclusively to such
persons?
But all this selfish plotting against Col. Vance
will come to nought He will be elected in spite of
official or South Carolina, British, or Milesian
influence. The Confederate Conservatives of the
State will see to that
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WAR NEWS.
ty, for intermen'
RICHMOND.

RICHMOND
But little has occurred to disturb our lines about
Richmond since our last, except occasional skir-
mishing on small scale, and the usual picket duty
Nothing is said about McClean's withdrawing
Some speak of an early fght-others think it doubt
full. The Yankee gunboats had been Smelling the
woods in the neighborhood Of Drury's Bluff.
Intelligence received at Richmond states that the
loss of McClean's army in the fight on Chickahom-
my is estimated by Northern accounts at 10000
men.
STONEwALL JACKSON.
Considerable renforcements have been forwarded
to General jackson, upon whom all eyes are now
turned Several North Carolina regiments are no
doubt embraced in these re-inforcenents, but we
have heard no mention made of any except the gal
liant 9th. We look for stirring accounts from his
command in a short time.
THE MISSISSIPPI.
The naval fight at Memphis is represented as
having been most terrible one which lasted only
thirty minutes The Lowell and Rebel, Confederate
gunboats were sunk-the jeff. Thompson, the Beau
regard and the Sumpter were badly damaged-the
Gen. Bragg Gen. Price and the Earl Van Dorm, es-
capped. The Federal ram Queen of the West was
destroyed. The fight was regular butting affair,
after the example of the Merrimac.
Vicksburg was still holding out, The Federal
feet left on Tuesday and went down the river
PROM CHARLESTON.
A fnost desperate battle was fought on James
lSldnu, lOur miles from charleston on the 10Th.
Five Yankee regiments advanced upon our battery
at Secessonvlle to take it at the point of the bayo
net. Col. Lamar commanded the battery. We only
had few hundred troops mostly from Charleston.
Col. Lamar allowed them to approach within close
range, then opened on them with grape and mus
kerry, moving them down. The enemy was re-
pulsed, and rallied twice, out was finally driven
back with great slaughter. The loss of the enemy
was about 400 in killed ard wounded A number
of prisoners were taken. After the battle COM
menced Col Simonton's Eutaw regiment came to
the help of Col Lamar-we gained a complete vic
tory. 1t was a most brilliant triumph. Our loss is
estimated at II killed and about 40 wounded
BEAUREGARD's ARMY.
The papers are giving currency to supposed move
ments of Beauregard and his army, which we con-
slider injudicous at this juncture to announce The
public and the enemy will find out time enough.
A fight is said to have occurred near Little Rock
recently, in which Gov. Roane attacked and routed
the Yankees. 1t is also said that Gen. Hindman
attacked and routed them at Jacksonport
EAST TENNESSEE.
MitchelIs Yankee forces are still near Chattanoo-
ga and threatening the place.
1t is also said that the enemy Is, 600 under Gen.
Morgan, had fallen back from Powelrs Valley to-
wards Big Greek Gap, on the advance oe our forces
Gen. Neage with 5000 Yankee troops is said to
be advancing upon Krnston and Knoxville. bat
tie is looked for between General Kirby Smith and
Morgan in that quarter.
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PARrIzAN MENDAC1TY.--The Register and other
partizan papers endeavoring to irjure the pros
poets of Col. Vance, by falsely alleging that he is
the "Holden candidate" They seem determined
to make great man of us in spite of all we can do
OF course, the design is transparent the people
will readily detect the object But as usual they do
injustice. We desire not to wear laurels we have
not won. The honor of nominating Col. Vance for
the Governorship belongs to the people of Ruther-
ford County FIRST and second, to the people of Wake
We have only seconded their motion. Col. Vance
is the peoples candidate, and Holden has endorsed
it That is enough to make him sweep the State
our enemies themselves being judges
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CoSsERvATrvE.-The Register bettles itself and
exhibits the usually bad effect of bad association
upon its manners, by an attempt to slur and de-
grade the conservative citizens of the South by
styling Picayune Butler, Andy Johnston and Ed
ward Stanly, " Conservatives" The taunt is de-
signed as an insult to the people of Wake and of
the State, who cannot follow in the lead of those
'oho are aiming TO make this party ,Oar, and whose
chief object seems to be- to possess the offices of
both the State and National governments for them
selves, their families and friends With no princi
pies in common with each other except "the five
loaves and two fishes" they attempt to decry all
who do not lend them hand in getting up to their
armpts in the public crib. But it won't do, neigh
Dor. The people know the breed too well-they
have weighed you all in'tbe balances, and found you
wanting.
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The Governorship.--Col. yance's Letter.

The Governorship.-.Col. Vance's Letter.
We have the pleasure of announcing to our read
today, that Col Vance has consented to the use
of his name for Governor His letter on the sub
ject which we publish below, is admirable in con-
cepton, expression, and sentiment. We endorse
every word of it as we believe large majority of
the people will do, not only when they read it, but
at the polls on the first Thursday in August next.
Col. Vance is emphaticaly the man for times. He
is not party, but the peoples candidate. He has
not sought the office; but the people are calling
him out and bidding him occupy it in the belief
that he can be of more service to them and to the
cause as Governor, than he could be in any other
position. As one of the people, he could not DIS
regard this call Read his letter, and then hand it
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AS to the cause of the war, the war itseH, and all
its results, tho Convention and Mr. Johnston occupy
precisely the same position.-IredeH Express
The difference between Mr. Johnston and the
Convention is this: The Convention seeded from
the old government only in the last resort but Mr..
Johnston labored to break up the Union, and en-
dorsed the precpitate action of South Carolina, long
before the Convention assembled
We understand that Mr.. Johnston declared pub
cly, on the eve Of vote in February 1861 which
negatiVed the proposition for the first Convention,
that ne would not submit to the decision of the peo
pie we understand also, that he denounced in his
speeches. by name, Guilford and Iredell Counties
for being too slow in the work of revolution and
civil war; Mr.. Johnston showed his contempt for
the people, by refusing to submit to their voice
in February, and he showed his bitter partizan
feelings by denouncing those who would not 90
with him and his beloved South Carolina in the
work of dsunion. Every. one, therefore, who,
with South Carolina, preferred to break up the
government and who labored to do it before
Lincoln's proclamation was issued, and who has not
repented for so doing will vote for Mr.. Johnston.
The truth is, Mr.. Johnston has interests and sym
pathes with South Carolina as well North Caro-
lima. lie has residence in Charlotte; but he is
the President of South. Carolina Railroad and has
his Office and transacts his business in Columbia
Only about fifteen miles of his Road are in this
State Is it certain that If Governor of the State
be would not throw his influence in favor of build
ing up Charleston and other seaport towns of South
Carolina at the expense of our ports? 1t would
be much better tO select man for Governor who ic
Thoroughly identified with our own State, and who
is in condition to be tempted to do injustice to
our own commerce and internal improvements.
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$50 REWARD.
THE ABOVE Reward Will BE PAID

yTNHE ABOVE REWARD WILL BE PAID FOR THE
Il apprehension and delivery me- if confined in any
JAIL JOSEPH PRlM who deserted from my company, 42d
regiment N. c. s. t. under command of Col G. c. Gibbs
at Camp Fisher, Salisbury. Said Joseph PIim is
about feet inches high stout built light hair and blue
and of his chicks lie left about the time the first
batch of Yankee prisoners were sent or and have
went down the country on the Eastern train. He was en-
listed in Davidson county and resides at Silver Hill All
are hereby warned against harbong employing
said Prm as the law will be gidy enforced against all
so offending. E. ID. EAkNHAkT,
Capt Co. /, 42d Reg N. C. s. T.
Salisbury, June 20, 1867. 5o-2t
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ASBCRY FEMALE AND MALE ACADEMY.
Commences Monday. July 18th. 1862.

WSHE PRINCIPAL HAVING AN EXPERIENCE OF
II sixteen years at his profession, guarantees solid
and thorough instruction in the usual academic branches
under mild yet successful discipline Parents may rely
the progress of their children and attention health and
comfort Terms S. $l2 SIS and SIS per session of five
months according to advancement. Good board in nice
families at and the school, from 81 TO $40 per month
Address the Principal, A. 4. D0WELL
As6ury, Wake Co, June 90 1862. 26-w3tpd.
~ Biblical Recorder copy.
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THE DoDD MINERAL SPRING.-The Dodd Mineral
Spring, near this City, under the management of
Mr. Cole, is much resorted to by our citizens, and
strangers visiting Raleigh. There can be no doubt
that the water is beneficial. Mr.. Cole deserves
credit for the arrangements he has made for those
who visit the Spring.
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To the Soldiers.

Our subscribers in the army must be sure to keep
Us advised where their regiments are, and in whose
brigade They must also give us the letter of their
companies and the number of their regiments.
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POSiage.

1t will be borne in mind that according to law
recently passed by Congress- that from and after the
lst Of July next letter postage will be 10 cents in
stead of cents
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Raleigh. N. c., June I1th, 1852.

TIME UNDERSIGNED HAVING BEEN ORDERED
to take charge of the CONSUMPTION in North Carolina,
has established the Camp Of Instruction at Camp Carolina
in this. vicinity. -
Officers will be sent to each county to enroll the Com
scripts Substitutes may be presented to and enrolled BY
them.
The undersigned respectfully calls upon all liable to
Military duty under this act, to comply eheerf1lly and
promptly aud to sustain the reputation NOrthCarolina
has SO molly won and we'll deserved in this struggle for
Independence 1t is of the utmost Importance that onr
Regiments in the field should be filled up Immediately
Orders will be issued practicable to the Cold
pes ofthe Militia with full instructions relative to exemPts
and substitutes call out their commands between the
ages specified. PETER MALLETT
Maj. and Asst AdJt Gepl, r. A. G. =.
June 60 1862. 2O-Kst.
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HIGH CoMPLINENr.-I is stated by the Richmond
correspondent of the Charleston Mercury, that when
Stonewall jackson communicated to the War De-
partment the death of Gen Ashby, he asked that
the vacancy be filled by the appointment of Gen.
Robert Ransom, Of this State.
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Rack Numbers.

Our friends frequently desire to commence their
subscription with the back numbers. We cannot
supply back numbers The demand for the Stand
arl is SO great, we cannot do it.
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The remains of Capt. Simonton, of the 1redell
Blues" and of 1t Jos. c. White, of the Salto
Boys" who fell in the battle on the Chckahominy,
have been carried home to Statcsvle, Iredell Coun
ty, for interment.
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Col Wade Hampton has accepted the commits.
sion Of Brigader General, rendered him by Pres
ident DAVIS.
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ENTE ARE REQUESTED TO ANNOUNCE
w QUENTIN BUSBEE a candidate for a seat in
the House of Commons. in the next General Assembly.
Raleigh June i3, 1862. std.
VN7E ARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE
w MA BLEDS0E as the Confederate candidate for
reelection to the Senate for the County of Wake.
Raleigh, May q, 1852. 22-w&swtd.
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The rumor of the large French feet spoken of as
being off Charleston, and the large British feet in
Hampton Roads, seems not to be confirmed
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FREsHET IN RoANoKE-The oldest inhab;tant we
are assured has never witnessed large reshet as
overlooked the Roanoke River last week The most
painful apprehensions are felt for the total loss of
the immense corn CROP because of the difficulty of
re-planting in time.
At the farm house of 7. P. Devereux ESQ.,, in
Halifax, the water was never known to be so high
before by 10 inches. His dwelling is situated on
fluff, overlooking the farm. The water arose so
high around his dwelling as to prevent all egress or
ngreSs, except to take it up to the armpits or in
canoes. His highest dykes or levees were sub
merged The loss of the crops, cattle, hogs, &c on
the river, both in Halifax and Northampton, must
have been very considerable. We learn that Col.
j. II. Whitaker, besides other losses, had three
gro men drowned. Even houses said to have
been borne of by the current down the river
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President Davis returned to Richmond on Wednes-
day morning last HIS health had somewhat i'm
proyed
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EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, N. C.
Adj't Generals Office, (Militia,)
Raleigh, June IIth, 1862.

: Raleigh, june iIth' Ie6%'
General Order,
No. g.. 49,.
COMMANDING OFFICERS OF MILITIA WILL
~ call their respective Regiments for the purpose Of
the enrolment of Conscrpts such times Major Peter
Malett Assistant Adutant General p A. c. 6. for the
State of North.Carolina may appoint.
BY order Of Governor CLARK.
JOHN C. W1NDER,
Asst Adj't GenernL
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wARRENToN FEMALE COLLEGE INsTI-

WARRENTON FEMALE COLLEGE INSTI.
TUTE,
XAIIL COMMENCE ITS 22D YEAR THE 10TH
wv of July at the rates usual andas we'll pre-
pared to give instruction 10 young ladies' Please send for
circulars for further information part the country
is considered safe from inUssiOn.
J. WILCOX, Principal
Warrenton, N. c., June 90, 1862 26-wst.
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COTTON FACTORY BURNED:-The old Lincoln Cot
ton factory at Lnconton, N. c., was burned down
On Monday night last. The fire was supposed to be
accidental. The loss is said to be about $40, 1000.
1t was one of the oldest factories in the State 1t
Was the property of Messrs. L. D. ChilGs and W.
j. Hoke
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NOTICE.

NOTICE.
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS ARE MUCH DEMAND.
- ed by the necessities of the service and liberal price
will be paid for them at this Depot.
EDWARD WARREN,
Surg and Medical Purveyor
Goldsboro', n. c., June 90, 1852 5D-1m.
~ Fayetteville Observer, Wilmington journal and
Charlotte Bulletin cUpy one month.
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Secession was either right or wrong If right,
the conduct of seceSSioniSts is to be commended
1t wrong, the conduct of the entire State Conven-
uon is to be reprobated. Express.
Secession was right when Virginia, North Carroll
ma, Tennessee, and Arkansas seeded; but it was
Wrong when South Carolina and the other cotton
States seeded We seeded for cause; they seeded
because they had determined to break up the gov
eminent The people of Charleston fred guns and
shouted for joy when they heard of Lincolns cleo
uOnr because it gave them an excuse for dissolving
the Union. Our neighbor of the Register was for
NgAttng South Carolina in order to keep her in the
Chon and the Express no douot at that time agreed
with the Register; but now they are both III favor
Of South Carolina candidate for Governor
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$50 REWARD.
A REWARD OF THIRTY DOLLARS EACH WILL
n be paid for the delivery to of the following named
persOns William Gatts living with George Trice of
Wake county; William Mooninghan, living near Stangs
Station on the Central Railroad. The aKoye named Cat
tbs enlisted at Weldon 18th March, by Lieut.. S. w.
Mitchell; Mooningham by Albert Afford on 2sth March.
s. A. HINTON,
Command'g Co. II, 47th Regt N. CT.
Camp Johnston, Lenor Co N.C,l
June goth, 1862. 50-3w.
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ST. MARY'S SCHOOL.
RALEIGH, N. C..

Ri. Rev. Thos. Atkinson, D.D.L.L.D., Visitor.
Rev. Albert Smedes, DID,, Rector.
TENHE FORTY-FIRST TERN OF THIS SCHOOL
l. will commence the eleventh day of July, 1862
The charge for tuition in all the branches of study will re-
main heretofore but during the continuance Of the pre-
sent high prices additional charge will be made for
board and washing of $l.25 per week.
For circular, containing full particulars. apply to the
Rector.
June 90, 1852. 5o-4t
Fayetteville Observer, Wilmington Journal, Rich.
mond Examiner and Enquirer Petersburg Express Char
lotte Bulletin Salisbury Wachman will please three
times and send their bills TO the Office of the Standard