Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-12-31
Northern News.

The rumored resignation of Seward and Chase is
said to have been quashed by the determination of
Lincoln not to dispense with their services.
Vallandgham offered a resolution in the House
of Representatives, on the 22d, looking to peace
Senator Pearce, of Maryland, died recently. He
was man of ability.
1t is said that bill has been introduced into the
Northern Congress, authorizing the raising of 100
regiments of negros for seven years. Also to es-
tablsh line of steamers from New York to Liberia,
out of the proceeds of Southern confscated proper
ty.
The New York Times says, that Northern parties
are eagerly purchasing Confederate Bonds at so cts.
on the dollar.
The army appropriation bill had passed, amount
ing to nearly SOOOOO,OOO for the year.
The Louisville Journal of the 10th, speaking of
the battle Of Fredericksburg says at is painful,
tits absolutely sickening to read of the horrible
slaughter Of our troops at fredericksburg The car
mage was frightful:" and again. "the war cannot be
carried on much longer as it has been"
Late Northern rumors state that Greedy of the
New York Tribune says that the Confederate States
must be recognized, as there is no chance to whip
them, and peace is the only panacea for the present
difficulties. If true, it is important and shows that
even Greedy is coming to his senses.
1t is said that Gen. Banks, with his command, has
arrived New Orleans, and that he has superseded
Butler in command. Butler is said to be dcnounc-
ed by Farragutt coward and thief
GENERAL ITEMS.
III. vi Dill m
late President announced One account is that he was
killed in
1t said that Com Maury who was announced recently
Confederate Commissioner to Europe has gone out to
take command Of Confederate iron-cad cruiser 1t is
doubted.
The cotton crisis in France is said to be causing great
distress
The enrolment under the second CONSUMPTION has been
made in this State We learn that in the upper Countess
it takes off nearly all the laboring men.
Gen NJ l.. Bonham has been elected Governor of South
Carolina This is deserved compliment that gallant
officer.
The steamer Kate McIaurn, owned by Messrs. CIrc 4
Daley OF Fayetteville sunk in the Cape Fear
Ezabethtown the 10TH heavily laden from Wilmington
with passengers and salt.
In the fight Knston Capt. J. B. Starts Light Bat
wounded. Capt. Starr was slightly wounded.
In the late Yankee raid upon the Wilmington and We'll
don Railroad but few negroes seemed inclined to 90 with
them. Numbers fed from them on their approach.
Gen. j. H. Morgan, noted Ranger was married re.
Gently MI rteesboro Tenu to Miss Matte E. Reedv
Captured at last
1t is understood that Gen. Whiting is determined to hold
Wilmington, if attacked, at all hazards.
Fifteen Yankee officers have been confined at Macon,
Ga it is understood make them atone for the MANY
horrd murders committed by Yankees in Tennessee and
Kentucky.
1t is reported that President Davis his return from
Mississippi will visit Charleston, Wilmington and other
points and make a careful examination of the situation in
Eastern Carolina. We a-e glad to hear it.
The 57th N c. Regiment, Col. Goodwin, is complimented
very highly by Maj Gen. Hood for brilliant charge made
during the battle of Fredericksburg As usual the North
Carolinans distinguished themselves in that battle,
Letter from the Army.