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A Brave Man.

A friend informs US that Mr. Albert G. Cross
lives Immediately upon Chowan river, about six
teen miles above Gatesville When the Yankees
took possession Of that region of country they broke
up all the ferries upon Chowan river and destroyed
all the canoes and flats that they could find upon
the river. They also forbade the citizens along the
line Of the river to put any one across the river
without first obtaining permission from them. Mr..
Cross regardless of Yankee threats, has persisted
all the while in putting every one across the river
who desired to 60. For his disobedience of orders,
the Yankees have been trying for several weeks
past to arrest him. He has been compelled to leave
his home and remain day and night in the adjacent
woods. Last week Yankee gunboat ran past his
house about two miles, landed fifty men, who pro-
ceeded at double quick in the direction of Cross
house, expecting to take him by surprise. He, how
ever, being upon the alert secreted himself in the
woods upon the roadside, and, as the marauders
passed him, fired upon them with his double bar
relied gun, killing one and wounding two others.
The bruce Yankees took up their killed and wounded
and skedadGled in true Yankee style.
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Our Affairs in the West.

We can gather but little from Southern sources
of the real position Of our affairs in Kentucky.
Northern accounts represent that Gems. Bragg and
Smith are falling back, Lexington and Frankfort
having been evacuated
The movements Of Gen. Bragg have certainly
been, to all appearances, very tardy, ard we fear
not very advantageous to our cause. The brilliant
movements of Gen. Kirby Smith excited the highes:
expectations, but our latest from that quarter
presents another drawback to our hopes.
Our defeat at Corinth is not only generally &C.
knowledged, but seems to have had bad effect
upon our movements in Kentucky.
Gen. Van Dorm appears to have been entirely
responsible for the advance upon Corinth, having
ordered the advance, it appears in opposition to the
Judgment of our other Generals. His information
of the strength and position Of the enemy seems to
have been very imperfect. Our teegraphic dis
patches indicate that Van Dorn's forces have been
compelled to fall back further than was at hrst In
tended.
From the west of the Mississippi we have no IT,
dings Our latest news will be found under the
telegraphic head.
p S. The latest news from Kentucky up to our
going to press indicates that Gen. Bragg has beaten
the Federals badly.
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OBITUARY NOTICES.

DIED, at Chimborazo Hospital Richmond Va of typboid
on the 18th day of September, 1862 Mr. LEM
T.. BAs5ER of Wake County n c. aged Is years,
sgment c. Troops Though be fell not on the battle
neld yet be sacrificed bis life on the altar of bis eountrv
mas ef an aged mother brothers, SISTERS relatives and
tnn circle OF friends to mourn the affecting Dispense
nv Tss we mourn not as those who have hope for
eo9ndentiy believe that loss is his eternal GAIN
&c nau Deen consistent member of the Baptist Church
LOIS seven years he was kind and aaectonate son,
gooo Drother and was loved and respected bv ali Vi,
Knew MIN. His remains were sent home to the family
burial ground accompanied BY bis aectionate brother
Jun 0a,ker FRIEND
Died on the 18th Of September ss2 near sbarpsburo
ment IT, in the goth year of bis age This younq AID
gallant officer MORALLY wounded in he battle If S
burg on the 18TH Of September and died the 18th
lives in defence of their countrys Liberties thar
more worthy of its praise and admiration than CsptxS
'o Ercn ~. ,.,., J.. ''''
I'd the short space Of six months He was twce unan
mods!y elected Captain of his company His military
knowledge combined with his genial disposition and kind
only OF his command but of the whole regiment both OFF,
GERS and NEIL The number of the enemy bullets thruyh
ms Clothes attest his fearless courage and heroic rmnes,
Times OF c1nger Pierced with four balls he remained
calm ana dauhted at his post until MORALLY wounded by
tne nh the fatal one His brother ran to him and asked
him If he was burt mechs His reply was: am killed
brother These were bis last words upon the field lie
tenderly nursed BY kind friend and his ayorite pbys
can and where be calmly breathed his last His remains
were taken to Charfestown and neatly buried.
Dear comrades, our beloved Captain is gone! We will
cherish bis memory long hearts continue to rob
ne sleeps quietly in soldiers grave near the soot where
the first armed ruan and Invader of our homes received
cal purpose He leaves devoted mother an sec,ion.t.
sister, two loving brothers, and host Of worm and sinc.e
'nenos 70 mourn his loss. R. W. J.
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For the Standard.
GOV. VANCE IN RICHMOND.

GON. NANCE In RlCHMOND.
EDITOR OF THE STANDARD North arolnians in
Richmond, and especially the sick and wounded N.
c. soldiers in its hospitals, were lately cheered and
delighted by visit of our beloved and popular
Governor, who was accompanied on his humane
errand by the newly appointed but already proven
faithful officer, DR.. Warren, the Surgeon General.
Of the political objects of the Governors visit
we have nothing to relate, as our Executive is as
remarkable for his discreet reserve on State sub
iects as he is for his cordial aud agreeable abandon
in the private circle. We however, but re-echo
the opinion of our whole State, that her interests
are safe in his hands. The Governor and Surgeon
General infinitely inspected the hospitals and con-
yersed personally with the patients from our State,
and were led thereby to adopt such measures as
must eventnate in great relief to our suffering
braves.
A visit to Richmond will soon convince any one
of the valuable service which may be rendered by
an energetic and intelligent Surgeon General for
our State; and We are sure that the measures
adopted by Surgeon General Warren must receive
the applause of the State Or. Warren Immediate
ly left for the army of the Potomac, with ample
means and supplies for our wounded soldiers. He
will provide suitable conveyances for the wounded,
and those who can be safely removed will soon have
an opportunity of reaching their homes, and re-
ceivng there those thousand kind attentions which
are seldom received elsewhere.
A NORTH-CAROLINA SURGEON.
Richmond, Oct. 9, 1862.
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The Forced Loan.

The bill of the House Of Representatives, or
the forced loan, has been defeated. This was
most unjust and dangerous measure. 1t was not,
in fact, revenue bill, but provision for forced
loan from the people, similar to the forced loans
sorted to in Mexico and South America!
We are glad to see that Mr.. Bridgers, of this
State, raised his voice against this measure. We
copy from the Dispatch the following summary of
his remarks:
"Mr. Bridgers, of N. c., occupied the floor in
opposition to the bill. Whilst it professed to I'M
pose taxes for the support of the Government it
could not be concealed that it was measure to
force loan. There might be authority in the Con-
sti.ution for the enactment of such bill, but he
had been unable to discover it. 1t was contended
by the supporters of this measure that the present
high prices of the necessares of life were attribute
BILE to the immense issue of Treasury notes but
in his opinion, these enormous prices were owing
to the increased demand and an inadequate supply.
If this bill was passed. the necessities of persons
upon whom the bonds would be forced would COM
pei them to throw them in the market, thus Great
ing competing element in the market well calcu-
lated to depreciate the bonds of the Government
How could the operations of such bill inspire con-
fdence in the Government The bill was unjust
in its provisions, in that it Disseminated between
the Spectator and the producing classes of the Gov
| eminent. The effect of the adoption of such a
measure would have an furious effect abroad. 1t
would be at once declared that the people had no
confidence in the financial condition of the coun-
try"
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RALEIGH RIFLES AND OAK CITY GUARDS.

For the Standard.
RALEIGH RIFLES AND OAK CITY GUARDS.
HEAD QUARTERS l4TH N. c. T,l
Near Winchester, w., Oct. l, '62.
" " Holden, Esq. -
DEAR SIR We scarcely ever see the Standard
here, but suppose that its many readers would be
glad to see something from companies and K Oak
City Guards and Raleigh Rifles, of tho 14th N. G.
Regiment. 1t would be too great task for me to
give you the casualties of the whole Regiment
The two companies carried into the fight at Sharps.
commanded by its gallant Captain, Joseph Jones,
and company E, by I'd Lieutenant Joseph L. Mitch
el the Captain and LIST Lieutenant having been for
long while on sick furloughs. These two compa-
MES of the Regiment did not suffer so seriously un-
til they received orders to fall back short distance,
when they were exposed to the fire of the enemy
from different directions. We are unable to &C.
count for some men of the companies. Some saw
the narrow chance they had of an escape, and pre-
wounded and not able to retreat There was an
election held in company E, for Sd Lieut., which
resulted in the promotion of T. S. Lemay. Mr.. Le-
may is gentleman, and fully competent to fill the
Office. The casualties in the companies, as far as
known, are as follows:
Privates, S. d. Terrell, Jos. Beddingfeld, H. Rus
sell, q. NJ. RUSSELL and A. T.. Saunders were killed.
PriVates A Chancey, wounded slightly IN mead !;
Corp'l Smith, slightly in hand; Fl FELTON,,
slightly in neck Robert Wooley, slight; Samuel
Overton, slightly in hand. Missing-2d Serg't Jas
II Hicks; Privates j NJ Beck, Clayborn Carter, S.
B. Grady, John NJ Martin, Isaac Macon, Jos. Mears,
W. T. Young and R. H. Whitaker, and VIM. Don
oboe reported to be wounded in company E.
Company XII. A. Wait, j. W. Skies, killed
Wounded-D. W. Register, seriously in hip W. J.
Ramsay, slightly in hand Joseph Powell, slightly
in head and shoulder; - Wilson, seriously in neck.
Missing-Capt Joseph Jones, I'd Lieut. Chas "
Beavers, I'd Sergt, L. N. Keith, Sd Sergt., F. W.
Bodeker, LIST Corp1, j. O. Scarborough; privates
Allen, Samuel Beasley, NJ. Caudls VIM Champion,
John Driver, Eli Hamilton, - Livensgood, - Par.
ish, L. Russell, R. d. Weathers, - Wilkerson.
We are now stationed between Martinsburg and
Winchester. The health of the remaining part Of
the companies is very good, and our sick who have
been sick at Richmond and other places are coming
in daily. DlNARlUS,
Oak City Guards.
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Lt~ Col. Fulton of Stokes.

Through the politeness Of friend, we are per.
mitted to lay before readers the following inter
esting letter from Brig Gen. Frimbe, to the father
of the lamentsd 1t Col Fulton, Of this State, who
fell recently calamity bearing the flag Of bis regi.
ment Such tribute from tie pen Of his comman.
der will be gratifying to his fjsnds:-
FRONT ROYAL, Va, Oct 1, 1852.
Samuel Fulton Stokes County, n g.: J
DEAR S1R:-The names of those who nobly die
for their country have ever lived in peoples CRATE
full memory. He who falls in battle, irsetibes his
name upon the records Of his country1s glory in
characters which can never perish whils freedom
lives.
Such man was Lieut. Colonel Fulton Of North
Carolina. At an early period he entered the army,
and joined the 21st N. G. Reeiment, in which, by
promotion, he had obtained the rank of It. Colonel
his regiment was attached to the brigade CON-
manoed oy me, and brought into every seton which
took place in Northern Virginia from the battle of
winchester on the 2sth of May to that of Manassas
on the 18th of August-including all the actions
Ties l, therefore, who knew him well, can speak
from personal knowledge of his merits
he mingled in remarkable degree, kindness and
civility with discipline and military duties He was
the favorite of every soldier. His merits were ex-
ha6lted without pretension; and his courage, the
chief element of his character, shown without bra
.ado and always surpassed the expectations of his
friends In many charges against the enemy, the
battle flag was seen in his hands leading the regi-
ment to victory. His death wounds were received
while thus bearing the colors in the charge at Ma
nassas, on the 2Sth of August. He expired the
next day with the same flag waving over him, which
he had borne in triumph against the foe.
have felt constrained, my dear sir, to offer this
faint tribute of respect to the virtues and gaantry
Of your son, who considered one of the most vau-
able officers of my brigade and whose honorable and
gentlemanly department gained my warmest esteem.
Accept sir, my sincere and deep sympathy in the
distress you and your family must feel for the loss
Of such a son. May this testimony to his merits
and manner Of his death, assuage in some degree
the pangs of those who knew him and loved him
well.
HIS State should be proud of his name, and ever
cherish his memory, and her sons should now and
hereafter emulate his virtues and his patriotism.
write this from sick bed, where am suffering
from wound, or l would write more at length.
l am, sir, respectfully,
Your obedient servant
j. R. TRIMBLE,
Brig. Gen'l. 7th brigade.
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DEATH OF CAPT. TuMBRo-We regret to an.
nounce the death of Capt Alexander D. >Tumbro,
formerly Of company D, 4th State Troops He ex-
pired at the residence of his father.in.law, Mr..
Knight in Edgecombe County, on Friday last, Of
pulmonary disease. He was in the 2sth year of his
age. Capt Tumbro volunteered early in the war,
and was made Captain of the company above re-
ierred to. No officer or soldier conducted himself
with more fidelity or courage. Though naturally
feeble, and though his health was visibly declining,
he remained in the service as long as he could pos
siby perform his duties. He was in that desperate
and glorious charge with his regiment in one Of the
battles below Richmond, in which Col. Grimes so
distinguished himself; and during the action he fell
from exhaustion, while leading on his men.
Capt. Tumbro served his apprenticeship in the
Standard office as printer He was dutiful, in
dustrious youth, and gave promise of that future
usefulness which has been cut short by the hand of
death. With his friends and relatives we lament
his death; but he leaves behind him reputation
for patriotism, courage, and moral character which
will be valuable legacy to his orphan child.
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Corn CrOD of the East.

Since our last issue, we have conversed with an
mteiligent planter of one of the Eastern Counties,
who informs US that the County of Lenoir alone
this year will produce over 1876 900 barrels of corn
ihs is small County. Besides this Lenoir will
raise large amount of pork, beef cattle, &c. The
estimate is below the truth.
Taking this for our data, it is reduced to a GER
tainty that the Counties East of the Wilmington
and Weldon Railroad, not now under the control of
the Yankees, but which may be in Few months,
will produce about one million and half of bar
rels of corn besides an amount of bacon and beef
cattle beyond our ability to conjecture.
The amount of corn, hogs and cattle, in ordinary
years raised in those Counties now in possession of
the enemy, IS equal to the above estimate The
present years crop must be small, Except in Hyde,
where we learn it is very large) because Of the
large number of negroes run off last spring.
We lean that many of our citizens in that section
are ready to remove their movable property be-
yond the reach Of harm, but many of them are un-
able to do SO without assistance from the Govern.
ment After the evacuation of Newborn, the horses,
mules, oxen and wagons of many of the people were
pressed by our troops which have never been re-
turned to them, and for which, doubtless many of
them have not yet received cent from the Govern
ment Much of what our troops left them has been
taken by the enemy, besides the loss of their ne
groes.
Now, as matter Of simple justice not to con-
slider the advantage to the Government of saving
this large amount of corn bacon, &C., to the coun-
try, We ask will not the Government do something
to relieve or assist these peope2 If they are likely
to be forced from their homes let them not be forced
out and at the same time leave their crops to the
mercy of our mercless foe. We believe they
should be defended to the last extremity, but as
matter of precaution, let the surplus produce at
least be removed first
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For the Standard,
HEAD QUARTERS, DISTRICT OF N. C.,)

HEAD QUARTERS, DISTRICT OF N. CT
PETERSBURG, Va, Oct 8, 1852.
GENERAL ORDERS,
I. The General commanding begs to express his
high sense of qualification at the gallant bearing Of
the forces under the command of Col. j. K. Mar
shall-52d Regiment N. G. Troops, consisting of
his own regiment Col. D. D. Ferebee's Regiment
of N. G. Partisan Rangers Captain Norfeet's un-
attached Co., Capt Edward Graham's Battery Of
Light Artillery, and section Of Capt s. T Wrights
Rocket Battery-in the engagement with the enc
my at Franklin, Va, on Friday, the Sd inst, where,
without loss to themselves, they repused, with
much damage, an attack from the enemy's gunboats
and from land forces, greatly superior in numbers
to their own.
In particular is the General DESTROYS to compli-
ment and congratulate the troops who, without ar
tlley inflicted such loss and discontinue upon the
gunboats, thus proving conclusvely that in coun-
try whose river banks have no other batteries than
the stout hearts and unerring rifle of its own free
people, the Wanted gunboat is powerless.
By order of
BRIG. GEN. S. G. FRENCH.
GRAHAM Dawes
Asst Adjt Gen'l.
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The Situation in Virginia.

The papers and the telegraph are almost silent in
reference to the condition of our affairs in Virginia
So far as the public understand, the impression pre-
walls that our army is still quietly watching and
waiting in the neighborhood of Winchester Nc
Clelan's forces are doing the same on the North
side of the Potomac.
Rumor, the other day, stated that the enemy had
advanced into Cupepper again, towards the Rapidan
Station but the rumor is said not to be confirmed
by any advices in the possession of the Government
Of the condition of things in Northwestern Vir-
gnia, in the command Of Gen. Loring, the public
have had no information for weeks.
There are, however, indications that the enemy is
increasing his force largely at Suffolk and fears
entertained of his throwing force at White House,
upon the Pamunkey. The force at Suffolk is evil
IDENTIFY quite large, indicating to our mind no real
fear of an attack at that place. but with the design
of an early advance upon Petersburg. Nor is the
Railroad at Weldon entirely free from an attack.
We hope, however, the vigilance and means of our
authorities will be ample to foil the enemy at all
points.
The Examiner states that it is ascertained that
body of Federal troops, mostly new leves, under
Gen. Seigel, numbering 80 to $4,000, have been
thrown between Centreville and Ocouquon creek.
The object is believed to be to Gordonsvile,
and thus draw off part of Gen. Lees force from
the front of Mcclellan.
1t is stated that the object of Lincoln's visit to
McClean's army, few days ago, was to quell the
excitement there between the Democratic and Ato-
lton troops in regard to Lincolns emancipation
proclamation The Democrats, it is said, declared
that they would not fight longer unless the procla
nation was withdrawn. Mcclellan had forbidden
the discussion of the proclamation. 1t is said that
Lincolns visit to the army did not quell the ex.
citement.
We find among passengers from Richmond and
our army, the impression very generally exists that
our force under Gen. Lee will be thrown in position
to meet the advance of the enemy from any quarter
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WAKE CONSERVATIVE NOMINATION.
FOR HOUSE OF COMMONS:
COL. DANIEL G.. FOWLE.
Election, Thursday the 23d of October.
Gov. Vance has summoned the Council of State
to meet in this City, on Saturday next
The Special Election in Wake.

Inc special fIlcCtlOn III W1k6s
The election for member of the House of Com
mons in Wake County, to fill the vacancy OCCASION
ed by the death of Mr.. Miller, will take place on
Thursday the Esd instant. Under the Ordinance
of the Convention the officers and soldiers from this
State will also VOTE as the Ordinance provides that
they shall be entitled to vote at elections hereafter
to be held" which, of course, includes all elections
provided for in the Ordinance. But they must vote
on the Thursday preceding the day of election at
home. Therefore, the officers and soldiers from this
County will vote in camp Thursday the 10th inst
But, the Ordinance amendatory of the one above
referred to, provides that the proper returning
officers of every County in the State shall include in
their returns the votes of officers and soldiers given
in any election in which they may be entitled to
they cast and the said returning officers shall
not make up their returns and declare the result of
said elections until the expiration Of t0enty days
as aforesaid" Consequently, the Sheriff of Wake
will not have it in his power to furnish the member
elect with certificate of his election until the 9th
day Of November allowing the twenty days as afore-
said; and therefore, if the Legislature should be
convened on the Sd day, being the first Monday in
November, the member elect would not be qualified
to take his seat on that day. and could do so only
by the courtesy of the House This view of the
matter in all probability accounts for the fact Of
the Governor ordering the election on the 23d inst
The time thus allowed is certainly sufficient, bu!
under other circumstances, it might have been or
dered several days later.
We trust that the soldiers and people will bear in
mind that the soldiers will vote on the 10th, anG
the people on the 2ad Let every Conservative turn
out md cote. Col. Fowle is in every respect vel
qualified for the position, and will make an excel
lent member