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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-18
THE PASSION FOR SPECULATION

So much has been written and said about the
spectators and extortoners since the American
Union was dissolved that it would be indeed difficult
to write say anything new, or anything that
would touch heart that has no emotion save that
excited by the rattle of lucre. Yet we find occa-
sonally some passage in the history of bygone time
that APPLIES so directly to class of vampires now
sucking out the ife-bood of the nation that can
not resist the temptation to copy it. even though it
proves that mankind at every stage of the worlds
progress has been prone to the vice which we now
so freely condemn. The following is extract
from Botta'S History of the American War, vol. 2,
p. 212:
There sprang up class of men who sought to
make their private advantage out of the public dis
tress. Dependence liberty or no liberty, were all
one to them, provided they could atten on the sub
stance of the country, while good citizens were
wasting themselves in camps, or in the discharge OF
the most arduous duties while they were devoting
to their country their time their estates and their
very existence, these Unsuitable robbers were plum
dering and sharing out, without blush, the public
fortune and private fortunes. All private contracts
became the object of their usurous interference and
nefarious gains; all army supplies enriched them
with populations, and the government often paid
dearly for what it never obtained This public pest
grew wider every day, and ithad already gangrened
the heart of the republic"
We doubt however, if any age of the world has
witnessed a spectacle like that now complained OF
by our own soldiers, growing out of the difficulty
of obtaining settlements, which has led to the es-
adjustment of offices in this city las inform.
ed) where they 60 and have their claims shaved and
cashed. Whether this arises from the neglect oil
high officials or from the arrogance of the under,
lings, it makes no difference Certainly it should
be matter of proc and pleasure, as it is the bust
ness and duty, for every official to extend kindly
aid to all persons seeking their just dues from the
Government, and particularly such as are inexperl-
enced. The people expect this at their hands,
Richmond Oispdtch
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-18
Gen. Seigle OfMissouri, has rendered his resigna,

HOG RAIsING.-We know of no business more
profitable on so small capital Our people are
happily situated and ought to avail themselves of
the rich harvest that will continue to await the man
of energy in this business.
The pork business of the great North West has
taken thousand of dollars from the South, and now
that that source of supply has been cut of, we
think that all that portion Of the Confederacy de-
nominated the Bread States ought at once to
exert their energies to produce those things which
the cotton planters to live.
Among such necessary articles, none will be found
more profitable than hog raising. Not it has
been generally practced. But we will endeavor
to state the system so as to be understood
l. Get from two to six good breeders. Have them
Of good stock long and large, with tendency to
roundness. If you would select good breeder
from pigs select the one that has most teats.
2. When you have young pigs, do not let them
starve the supplies furnished by their continually
weakening mother. Feed them on dough, musk,
kitchen Slop corn and clover when at all practicable.
Change from diet to another, substituting but
termilk and boiled vegetables, as often as clrcum-
stances require. This will be deemed expensive,
and some will prefer the Lrndp pike, rdzor-6acE look
ing hogs to large, plump, round, intelligent looking
porkers. We would prefer that the pigs have an
open lot and access to water rather than thus early
pen them.
8. When you would fatten your hogs for market
select such as are most thrifty and place them in
close pen Give them just what they will eat and
no more having about half the pen sheltered, and
then, by cleaning the pen every day land the ma
nure thus saved will be worth large porker OF
two) and supplying them with water and salt and q
small quantity of turpentine in some form, or sui
phur you may count on good hogs.
But do not raise too many. 1t is easier and
cheaper to make ten hogs weigh 5000 lbs at IL
months old, than it is TO make 20 weigh the same
at years old.
We would be pleased to have some contributions
on this subject from some Of practical farmers
! Western CdroLinidn.
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ARP.-Father Loring of the Goldsboro Tribune

thus hits off the unreasonable liars, who are daily
manufacturing stories to crafty the public
THAT "REL1ALE GENTLEMAN. THE above named
parsonage has fed the public appetite for the mar
velous for long time past and under his operations
the press have been enabled to furnish their readers
with about forty lies per week, more or less and
still he stands in high credit with the public.
Ofall the reports brought to this town, from North
or South or elsewhere. by travellers, not one has
turned out to be true, that we are aware OF. We
have not allowed ourselves to be imposed upon by
these rumors. As we have said before we prefer
that our readers should wait for the truth till Friday
than to be amused with lie on Tuesday.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-18
HEADQUAR's. DEPARTMENT, Ala,

HEADQUAE'S. DEPARTMENT, Ala
AND WEST FLORIDA
Mobile, Ala, 3lst Dec, 1862.
General Orders No. 81
l. To ensure proper economy in the administra-
ton of our military affairs is as necessary to the
success Of our cause as the defeat of the enemy
All commanders and discussing officers in. this De-
partment will be required to give their closest aten-
ton to expenditures, seeing they are necessary and
in conformity to law. rigid scrutiny will be made
by the Commanding General and the Chiefs of his
staff, and abuses will be promptly exposed and
checked
In the location of troops, commanders and quarter
masters will consult economy and efficiency. The
vicinity of cities and towns will be avoided as far
possible in order to health and escape the
demoralIzing effects Of dissipation. Rents will not
be paid unless it is absolutely necessary. Fuel will
be supplied, as far practicable, by the labor of
the troops, encampments being selected with this
view. And works of defence, and huts for the win
ter, will be built by the labor of soldiers-oficers
being required, in all instances, to remain with and
share the duties Of tl.er men.
g. Commanders of all grades are earnestly called
upon to suppress drunkenness by every means in
their power 1t is the cause of nearly every evil
from which we suffer; the largest portion of our
sickness and mortality results from it our guard
houses are filled by it; officers constantly called
from their duties to form court martial in consequ-
| CnSS vi lucuSiSuC1 III Jul LOOpS consequent
danger to our cause, is the inevitable result No
is benefited but the miserable wretch who is too
cowardly to defend country he is willing to SELL
| by destroying those noble faculties he has never
possessed. Gallant soldiers should scorn to yield to
such temptations-and intelligent and honorable
officers should set them an example. They should
be encouraged to send to their families and friends
at home the pay they receive for their services in
stead of wasting it in their own destruction and al
the risk of the holy in which they are engaged
Small as the amount is, it will cause many deaf
one to rise up and call them blessed.
"Give strong drink unto him that is ready t.
perish, and wine to those that be of heavy hearts
but for us, the glorious cause in which we are en-
gagged, should furnish all the excitement and enthu
siam necessary for our success.
The enemy, in large and increasing numbers, i
upon our coasts. Let US cease all amusements an
frivolities, and prepare diligently to meet him i
defence of our homes firesides, and our affairs
By command of Maj. Gen. BRAGG.
GEO. G. GARNER,
| Assist. Adjt General.
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For the STANDARD

Contributions to Capt Grissom's company, SOth
volunteers, as follows:
Mrs E. G. Keith one pound Of wool rolls, and a
lot of butter, eggs and potatoes; Mrs. E. A. Davis,
two pair of socks and lot of eggs; Miss Charity B.
Davis, one bedquilt two shirts, four pair of socks,
pair of gloves, and towel; Miss Nanny P. Davis,
one bed-quilt, two shirts, four pair of socks, and
pair of gloves; Mrs. Lydia Davis, lot of butter,
eggs, and turnps for christmas dinner for the SOL
diers also. 81.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-18

Cannon can be heard great distance. The guns
at Pensacola were heard by negroes $50 miles dis
tant who called the attention of their masters to
the sound The firing of cannon at Port Royal was
heard at Jacksonville, Florida, distance of 200
miles, on an air line.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-18
The Sfapoato.
For the Standard.
THE FOE AT HOME.
!. U D L A

LUoLA.
all honor to the Md North Slate!
The steady and the brave!
Who doth her gallant sons give up
Our dearest nights TO save;
All honor 10 the patriot hearts
Who drain their c,,tfcrs dry,
That they may 10 our suldies Brave
The needed help supply
Not mine the voice one word to raise,
or censnre or of blame,
! glury IN her gallant deeds,
her well deserved fame;
But there are fneS within our midst,
4 dark and cruel band,
That threaten with their love OF gold,
T., desUlate the land.
Oh! We who've power tn legislate.
Who make and change our laws,
New lay aside less weghty acts,
Aud make common Cause
With those who look to You tor help,
With those who now imIrO:e,
A force To check the enemy
foe just ut the door.
With deep disgust YOU turned from nun
WhuSe iuso!ence did DIR.
To Change into tyrantS throne
The Presidential chair;
AMI then in dcGS that holder were
Than mightieSt words cOHh be,
With sword and cannon you declared
Tie South saOHtd still he free
To you we look Heaven richly smiled
Upon the closing year,
Ger hill aud del did golden grain
All beautiful appear;
Rich waving coin the fields adorned,
And heaps of yellow grain,
Befnre the mowers gliterlng scythe'
Fell on each bOunteOuS plain.
Food, food enough for man and beast,
gracious heaven supplied.
And nothing that our wants required
Was by HIS hand denied;
lie thought Him of the soldiers wife,
Her grief, suspense and care,
And tu.l 10 earn her children = bread,
And kindly placed 1t there
Yet men-yss, men who loudly boast
Devotion to our cause,
And willingness to shed their blood
For Southern rights and laws,
Do gather up this harvest store,
10 take these chidren'S bread.
And still a poison which must death
Ard desUlarion spread!
A thousand gallons are each day,
tMy cheeks with shame do ourn,)
Within half hundred miles
Are for the snld5crS turned.
The price Ut bread is rising fast,
Aud many with dismay,
Do see stsrvatiUn's spectre tUrm,
Draw nearer day by day.
Or does not war cause tears enough?
Does it not widows make?
Does it not from his helpless ones
Full many father take?
That men inhImed by fiendish lust,
Should liquid fire distill
From grain tiOd meant to feed his babes,
In camp the sire To kill.
We nav not ask his blessing,
For help We may not look,
II ON such deeds VI death and wrong
Our rulers calmly look:
Ye doom the pirate 10 the tree,
The traitor To the bail,
Nuw weeping wives and children
To gan Tor vengeance call!
Come ballot-box, come right, come laws,
Come pulpit, press and song,
Unite and put these traitors down.
AYenge your cOuntrys wrong.
Let darker dOomS than erSt has been
Since that which fell on Cain,
On the dstller's head descend,
And on his seed remain.
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\ bill is before Confederate Congress to put the
newspapers of the South under the surveillance OF the
government.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-18

1t is stated in the Northern papers that Mrs.
Greenhuw whose excellent letter to that archfend,
Seward, recently attracted much attention, has, ow-
ing to her protracted Imprisonment, became insane.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-18

Dr. Peter NJ Walker, an old resident of Whining
ton, N c., from which place he had lately removed
to Mississippi died suddenly on Tuesday, while on
q visit to Wilmington.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-18

The first white shad Of the season have made
their appearance in Savannah. They don't mind
the blockade.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-18

The Charleston Courier says that four of the SOL
diers stationed the South Carolina coast on the
plea of getting oysters, were permitted to take
boat OF the morning of the 18th inst, and escaped
to the enemy.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-18

DR.. P. C. Caldwell of Mecklenburg, has resigned
his seat in the Convention, and an election will be
held to supply the vacancy on the Goth inst.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-18

Mr.. Zacharie, merchant of New Orleans, recent
ly taken from a board British vessel on the coast
of Texas, has been released by the Yankee govern
ment and arrived at Norfolk. last week.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-18

TIE GLADIAToR-Late information received by
the Quincy Ella Dispatch OF the Sth, enables the
editor of that paper to state that the Gladiator is
now safely moored in the Confederate port-a Flo
rida port. The Gladiator has two millions worth of
arms
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-01-18
A MODEL GENERAL.

The following proclamation of Gen. Bragg places
him in high position The army officer who can
take and maintain such position, will do to depend
upon:
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Correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.l
FROM GEN. JACKSON'S COMMAND.

Interesting Account of the Movements of this Com
naand-Serere Sufsrings Of the Hcn-Skirm,sHnS-
ing with the Ene1ay-ShetIing of Hanc0ek, Md'
Turning of Canon BRIDGE, dc.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-03-21
Position Of the Rebel Army.

Ii is believed that the rebels who evac.
uated Manassas have retreated to Cor.
donsville. there to take up new line OF
defense, extending distance Of twelve
miles to the Rapidan rivera branch OF
the Rappahannock. Gordonsville is al
the juaction Of the Virginia Central and
Alexandria and Lynchburg railroads,
about fifty five miles from Manassas Juno.
tion, and sky miles northwest from Rich.
mond. The Richmond Examiner OF yes
terday says that considerable unessiness
is manifested on account OF the retreat
from Manassas, but adds that positive
assurance is given that the movement was
not made on account OF the pressure Of the
United States Army. but was purely
strategic. s sisaf faaa ',ff. ,.#
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-03-21
Our Military Correspondence.
FROM LIEUT.. T.
The following letter came just too late
for publication last week: ..I
FROM LIEUT.. r.

FROM LIEUT.. r.
The following letter came Just too late
for publication last week ..I
LOUISVILLE, Barracks No. 1, ,
March l0th, 1859.
FRIEND CoNvERsE--My military lie is
at present too peaceful to be OF much in
;erest in these stirring times. Imade ap-
plcaiion for leave to rejoin my Regiment
on Thursday last, at which time detach
ment was TO go on. The application was
made on the 3linst., and on the 4th, | re.
ceived an order assigning me to duty here,
and fortunate for me it has proved, as |
have been suffering with cholera mor5us
and kind Of low fever, which have al.
most untitled me for any duty, and rem.
dered the idea Of camp life pre- posterous.
We have, in barracks here, between 800
and 900 men !; are daily receiving from
the hospitals and sending some home on
lurloughs, and sending detacbments every
few days to their Regiments. Capt.
Mum will be in tonight; with detach,
ment from Nelson's Barracks. and will
take with them all fit for active duty,
from the 4ai Division, and rejoin the Di-
vision. Very many Of those able 10 travel
but unfit for duty, have been sent to their
respective States; those from Ohio. to
Cincinnati !, from Indiana. to indianapolis,
DC. or the Geauga boys, d. O. Burton,
ii. Fisher, kinney and HI. Pelton are
here. Mason is at Hospital No. 8 has
been quite sick, but is improving.
With regard TO the whereabouts OF the
4ls,,I hope You know more than. do. OF
Nelson's Division. at last accounts en-
camped two miles beyond Nashville.
Tenn, and, bu, few days since. re.
ceived positive information from private
source that'one Regiment Of our Brigade
(the doth Indiana was about 40 miles
below Columbus. on the Mo. side of the
river. All troops sent from here last
week. were sent TO Nashville, which, at
present, seems the great central point Of
operations. r. led.
The loyal, (and shat includes all save
a very small faction, are doing all in
their power for the health and comfort of
the sick soldiers here. Ladies OF wealth.
and occupying the highest social position,
are devoting their time, means and en-.
ergies to the hospitals. spending large
portion Of their lime in them, personally
mlnstering to the wants OF the suffering
soldiers. Private VIM. Hoyer, Of the
4lst III. Vol, who was wounded al Fort
Donelson, died a, Hospita! No. s. on Sat,
urday last. and was buried yesterday,
with mili,ay honors. A detachment OF in.
fantry from the Louisville Provost Guards,
formed the escort. The coffiL, wrapped
in the National flag. and the escort, march.
ing in slow time and with arms reversed.
made the appearance OF the procession
unspeakably solemn and impressive.
Hoping soon to be able TO let you hear
from me again in the field, l remain
s Yours, II.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-03-21
THE JEFFERsoN1AN DEMOCRAT.

power is granted, he will not make them OK.
cept as thoy arc really need
Ma. Flagg offered the following roSolu.
Resolved BY the General Assembly of tho
State OF Ohio, That the duty Of tho Gem
eral Government is simply to prosecute tho
present war with all possible vigor until tho
military power of the Rebellion is put
down. -.I.ts .-ffE sr.f.tr
Resolved, That meanwhile discussion
concerning what should DO our policy afror
obtaining such n result, or elimination or
recriminaiion as to tho cause Of the war,
ought not 10 distract our councils. II.
Resolved. That wo have full confidence
in tho conduct OF tho war by the President
tho War Department aud the Generals of
our armies.
Mr.. Zinn gavo notice Of discussion. Mr..
Flagg moved to suspend the rules, to con.
slider the resolutions now. Agreed to; yeas
81, nays "a, Ms. Scott moved their refer.
ence 10 Committee on Federal Relations.-
Pending discussion, House adjourned.
During tho above discussion, II seemed
to bo agreed by general consent that the
resolutions would answer IL the words 'sim-
ply" and military" in the first resolution,
were stricken Out. There arc quite num-
Der Of members in the House, who arc Gm.
bilious Of being falhor of highsounding and
patriotic resolutions. As yot. no one can
draft a resolution that will go through with
out opposition. On one side, thoy are too
strong Of Abolitionism on tho other, thoy
smack too much of Sccess'a. l believe
there is but ono sentiment as 10 putting
down tho Rebellion. but, after this Is done.
comes the tug of waF." Then after dis.
tinguisbed member has beon defeated in
getting ono. of bis heightened resolutions
passed, he 10 not going to let another mem
bor be moro successful. If ho can prevent il
by any honorable means. So, between Alb.
olitionism, Sccessia aud jealousy, we got any
quantity Of talk on these resolutions
These things come up between the two
wings of tho Union party. Tho Democrats
also havo to sond up their part of resoiu.
tions. which, in substance, say, I'VE did not
cause this war, neithor are we opposed to
Slavery, but wo will help fight it out, but
you must not hurt the institution"
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-03-21
Person Brownlow.

........ NAsnyILLE, March l5.
Parson Brownlow and son arrived here
to day. He says he was imprisoned in
the common Jail at Knoxville. December
oh, in violation Of an agreement with the
rebel Government. He was confined In
a small, damp room, and attacked by the
typhoid fever. He was removed to his
residence. and laid up eight weeks under
a strict guard, and having partly recov-
cred he got a pass from the rebel Gov.
ernment, and left Knoxville two weeks
ego. bu, was detained by order Of Gen.
eral Hsrdee, at Shelbyville. ten days.
lie reached the Federal lines this morn.
ing. Brownlow declines starting a paper
here on account Of III health. He pro.
ceeds North to publish the story Of his
martyrdom. BrowElow 10 not affected by
consumption, as reported.
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-03-21
Adiutant.GrannY Thomas.

Now that the President has restored
General Fremont TO The command OF a
Department. thus effectually disposing Of
all the charges brought against him. and
administering sca.hing rebuke to his
vilifiers and defamers, would it not be a
most fitting finale to the nffair. to per.
NIT old Gen. Thomas TO retire from the
public service, and accompany his grea,
nnti.Fremont report down TO the tomb o.
'nfamy, where it and its author belong?
- sr.f ..f .H.a aHH u
The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-03-21
Rcbel Retreat Explained.

The Richmond Examiner declares tha:
"the grand movement Of the rebel army
on the Potomac. in Withdrawing from its
offensive line on the river Of that name,
and assuming defensive one on the line
OF the Rappahannock and Rapidan, places
new complexion on the entire war in
Virginia" 1t adds:
"The policy Of this change of position
with reference to the intended attack OF
the enemy is obvious. The Potomac was
the proper base for offensive operations
against Maryland and Washington CITY !;
bu, asa line OF defence for Richmond. or
for general resistance, itis the most dan.
gerous tha, could be held. The lire upon
which the army under Gen. Joseph Johns.
ton is now falling back, is in the arc of a
circle. Of which Richmond is in The centre.
The enemy is put TO, the necessity OF
marching considerable distance inland
before engaging our forces. II defeated
in a general engagement, he can scarcely
escape annihilalion; for he will then be
too far from the Potomac and from Wash
ington City to reach safety in a few hours
high, like that he made after the battle Of
Manassas. lion the contrary. he should
be successful 70 his encounter with our
forces. he could not take advantage Of his
victory on account Of the delay necessary
to bring up his supplies from the distar'
Potomac. 49,.
Whoever will take the trouble TO ex.
anime the map Of Virginia will find tina,
our line of defence. as now adopted
stretches from the Rappahannock. by q
grand circle. to Cumberland Gap. in The
extreme southwest corner OF the State
embracing the Central and the Virginiu