The New York herald., 1862-02-28
NORTH CAROLINA,

We have received copy Of the North Carolina Spirx
Of the A9e of the 10th inst. From it tako several in
terestng items illustrate their feelings intentions
az TO tho capture OF Roanoke Island. Subjoined 10
specimen of one Of the leading sditorials:-
NORTH cARoLNuAHs, TO ARMS.
The landing Of the enemy at Hateras matter of
but small import, compared with his having possession
of Roanoke Island From this point basis of opers
marie Sounds and consequently the fertile country ad
jacsut thereto He attack, almost with impunity,
anywhere hs peases on those Sounds and the rivers
eptying their waters therein Already of most
beautiful thrifty towns has had 70 be reduced ashes
by its citizens to prevent its falling into the hands Of
the enemy ana being made comfortable quarters
Before wo 60 to press may hear that like worse
fate has beallen Edonton, plymouth and other towns
and that many valuable and homestsads have
IL Is believed into the interior will be made so
az to get possession Of railroads. and thus
reinforcements from Portsmouth, tho Navy Yard and
Norfolk when tho attack shall be made upon them.
Tho heartless, nendish enemy, whom we have been
regarding at distance Is at our very doors The lives
property every day becoming more and more in i'm
mincnt peril Every mans home and dearest interests
at stake. II the enemy be not confined to his lodg
ment eastern Shores by manly and brave resist
ance his advances In tho interior the middle Of
counties the capital the State and all the
and northern portions will be overrun by his vandal
hordes. Nor Is this ALL The recent successes in Ken.
lucky and Tennessee and the landing Of troops the
banks OF Tennessee river far up In the interior
North Alabama, show US that even mountain fast
nesses not secure from his inroads.
Tnero Is no alternative leit uS-We must night. Inc
enemy must be met and conquered, or We are subu-
gated ruined people. II requires every to leave
his farm his workshop his store, his office and his bus
ness OF every description, must cheerfuy mako the
sacrifice. Let there be no nchng, cxcusing of
self; but lot every who can carry gun and pull
trigger forthwith set himself about securing tho best
weapons he can find and then rush forth to drive back
the base invader. With such numbers, courage and
encrgy this spirit will bring to bear in the conflict,
have fears TO the result We shall be victorious
the enemy will be driven from soil-our homes and
lovod win be protected and saved and country
prevented from falling into the hands OF the morcess
tyrant who comes 20 visit upon us murder ropne desc
ation all the enormties that have befaen other
sections Of beloved South, where womans virtue,
childish innocence and decrepd have all been sacr
feed TO the lusts and passions Of nfurated devil
sh enemies. Shall hesitate which Of the two TO
chooses To arms thenl TO armsl Let there be no
delay.
Roanoke defeat, saysTho depression fet by people
account Of this sad reverse TO arms of
natural but instead OF producing dependency must and
will have the opposite effect. Every in North Caro-.
their brothers blood Their mauged bodies cry aloud
from North Carolina soil to be avenged Nor will the cry
be in vain Our brave men and true who have remained
at homo I'LL now will feel that thor country calls upon
every man 10 do his duty, and they will rally with
aacrity TO resist the advancsmens Of he enemy from
his Island lodgmsnt on our coast They now have access
and IL beaten back will be in the interior OF our
state. II can IL must be prevented by powers and
numbers.
MOVEMENTS OF NORTH CAROLINA oFFrcrAIs
The ssmepaper tes:-Adjutant General Martin and
sta loft this city Friday last in pursuance with an
order from Governor Clark for Weldon and such points in
the northeastern counties Of ths State he genora
may think necessary with instructions TO call into SER
vice such portions OF the militia may be deemed ne
csesary and be used effectively and such dispo
sion Of them as circumstances and the public safety may
suggest and require for the defence Of the State
THE ENLISTMENT OF NEW TROOPS.
ExRcurrvR DEPARTMENT NORTH CAROLINA }
ADJ'r GENERALS OFFICE, RALEIGH, Fob Il, 1862. Z
Five regiments OF volunteers for the war are wanted 10
make up North Cardinals qsota Of the army Of tho Con-
federate States, TO whom bounty Of fifteen dollars per
man will bs paid by the State, and Hfty by the Con-
federas States This number Is expected TO be raised
with little delay possible, and companies at present
organizing Immediately report 10 this Office. They will
company Is tenderedfour oncers will be commissioned
With loss number appointments win be given as fol.
lows:-A captain for forty mon; first lieutenant for
twenty y.6ve second lieutenant for fifteen The militia
still avail themselves Of this opportunity OF getting
into the volunteer service, and the number doing viii
be credited 10 their respective Counties BY ordor or the
Governor. J. 9. MARTIN, Adjutant General.
CRIMINAL NEGLECT OF REBEL OFFICIALS
The Norfolk Day Book says the fact cannot be
Cd that criminal negligence chsrgeabe somewhere for
the disastrous overthrow OF brave and gallant men
at Roanoke Island. II Is also very the Secre
tary Of the Navy, who, II says, has visited the
also says that fifty gunboats could have been construct
ed and manned there 70 moet this feet but that not
single been built II also says truly II the yul
nerabe points extended coast TO be defended
at all lot them bo defended effectively or at least with
reasonable regard 10 the forces which
have hitherto been conceo against them To
rson them with force 80 inadoquate as that which
fought the death nj Roanoke s 10 convert them
slaughter pens and crminaIy sacrifice the liyos Of or
brave and devoted mon.