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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-06
Out with the Cormorantsi i


Holden must be put down at all Aasards" SAYS
adignitary who is closely connected with Gov CLARK:
We will see about that Mr.. Dignitary. This is a
'ree country and the people will vote Just as they
choose without reference to your advice or froxHs.
~ the way Of what use are two Aids to Gov.
Clark at this time. Our people are taxed to SUD.
port Office holders who idle more than half their
time, and who are causing strifes and divisions
among us when we should be unit. These cor.
morants are picking at the heart of the State. Out
with them, say wel-and we believe the people will
say the same thing. Let them either work or fight
They are doing neither. They are clog to the
Southern cause They care neither for the soldiers.
nor for the people, noysfor the cause if they can
only enjoy power and spoils. .->
This is ~ contest about Holden" Mr.. Dignitary.
If you want to put Holden" down, come and try
it If you have any thing against him, come and
tell him Of it like man. If you want any satisfac-
ton out of Holder" you can have an opportunity
to obtain it on application. But remember, Sir, if
you endorse the State Journal in its course towards
US, you know what We think of you.
Out with the cormorants! They hate every man
who sympathizes. with, or stands by the people,
We speak advisedly. We tell the people that their
liberties are in danger Let them rally to the polls
as they. never did before. Now, or nerer! Two
years hence may be too late l.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-06
From the Camps.

From the several camps we have the strongest as
surances of tho popularity Of Col. Vance in the
army. Among the rank and file especially, if let
alone, they would elect him by acclamaton.-
But we regret to record fact which has been re-
peatedly stated that some army officers high in po
sition are exertng themselves to defeat COL Vance,
The most Infamous falsehoods are being circulated
among the soldiers. We learn that member Of
Congress from this State, while visiting the camps
in Virginia, stated that it was reported that Hon. G.
E. Badger Gov. Graham and W. W. Holden, were
in daily or frequent correspondence with Mr.. STAN
ly, Eincoln's Governor at Newbern. Who reported
it? Did not that man know when be stated it, that
it was falsehood, as infamous and black as ever
carae out Of human or demon lips3 He must have
known it. Such are the means resorted to, to de-
feat Col. Vance
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-06

BEHOLD THE CONTRAST I'm December, 1860, Col.
Ashmore, Of South-C Carolina. and COL 2. B. Vance,
both members of Congress under the old govern
ment, passed through this place their way to
Washington. Col Ashmore delivered violent
disunion speech in Yarborough's Hotel, in which he
promised to slay any number of Yankees; and Col.
Vance made speech in the Court House, the same
night in which he advised the people not to go to
war as long as they could honorably avoid it.
Where is Col. Ashmore now? Enjoying shade
Office which pays him some two thousand five hum
dred dollars per annnm. He is General Mail Agent
for the Confederate States, and rides from place to
place on the Railroads, performing light duties
Where is Col. Vance? In arms, fighting the Yam.
KEGS, and enduring the fatigues and privations Of
the camp Comment is unnecessary.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-06

PARTY SplR1r.-All good citizens deplore the ex-
istencc Of party spirit especially in the midst of
war. We have labored against this spirit for months,
and done all We could to put it down. The election
of Col. Vance as Governor will go further towards
banishing this evil from among us, than any thing
else Ever since the war commenced he has known
no party but his country. He has shown this not
by words merely, but by his acts. Under his ad-
mnistration the party excitement and the party d.
visions that have heretofore prevailed among U.S. will
cease. They will cease because he wal do justice
to ALL and will give no countenancc to party strifes.
Let every citizen, therefore, who is opposed 10
party in the midst of war, cote for VANCE
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-06

1t is reported that certain member Of the bar
who resides in Granville County, has been engaged
in the business of procuring exemptions for con-
scripts at the camp near this City, for which ne
charges and receives fee of fifty dollars in each
case Is this true? We believe it is. Is it right! !!
We think not. 1t is reported also that some con-
scripts have employed him on the ground that, on
account OF bis political views, he has special nfu-
ence with those whose dnty it is to retain exempt
conscrlpts. Is this true? We fear it is II 30,
party and money are at work at the very heart Of
our liberties.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-06
Shingled over with Offices.

Mr. Johnston, the Stalled candidate for Governor,
held four offices at the same time, Captain Bledsoe
held t'co, and Gen. Martin holds-how many? Let
US see: He is Adjutaut General, Paymaster Gener-
al, Inspector General, Commissary General, Quar-
termaster General, and Brigadier General in the
service Of this State; and Brgadier General in the
service of the Confederate States We presume he
is drawing his salary as Brigadier from both gov
ernments. 49,
Gen. Martin is doing all he can to defeat Colonel
Vance for Governor. He knows that Gov. Vance
will take off some of these shingles, and reduce him
to the dimensions of common mortal.
Truly, in the estimation of the Stalfederates, the
possession of Office Z" is the chief end Of man.
This is pleasant doctrine to them, but ruinous to
the people who have the taxes to pay
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-06

PARrIzAN OFFICE HoLDERs.-We have had evi-
dence heretofore that certain government officials
were doing all they could to suppress the Standard
friend writes US as follows, from Lenoir County
"The fearless, straightforward course of the STAN
dard making many friends to it in this part of the
State. However, there are few such men as your
old friend, Col. James w. Morris, that are cursing
Holden and hurrahing for Johnston. All true con-
servatve men, Wings and Democrats in this County,
are for Vance,"
Road. He may compliment US with his curses as
much as he chooses, if he will only see to it that
the Standard is properly distributed. If We hear
Of his suppressins or mi.sendng our packages, We
will at once report him at Richmond.
The little dog barked at the moon, but the moon
sailed on nevertheless, without being disturbed by
the little dog.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-06
Col. Vance.

We learn from a friend just from the camps, that
Gen. Ransom's brigade ordered to leave its en-
campmcnt near Drury's Bluff, on the 3oth for City
Point Col. Vance's regiment belongs to this brig
ade.
We have just conversed with friend, who saw
Col. Vance, in Petersburg, on Wednesday night
last about nine o'clock. The Colonel was passing
through with his regiment, towards City Point.
Our friend walked with him for mile. He was on
foot, having given up his horse to of his sick
soldiers The Colonel and future Governor was in
good health and spirits
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-06

Inc pape1are exceedingly deficient in news.
ihere are indications that Mcclellan is sending
on large endorsements to Pope, who is eopoenta-
.'ns a large force in Culpepper Count Ha, and
."e ne'shborhOod, for an attack upon Richmond
o@ y mat Quarter. It ID supposed that Pope and
Mcoleinn will attempt simultaneous movement.
we mps "Ssouswall" viii be able to defeat the
schene VI the movemets Of troops We think it
prudent to keep dark
Major Bailey Of the Confederate Cavalry in Yves.
tern Virginia made splendid dash on Fridav last
upon the enemy at Sdmmerville, Nicholas Co., Va.
stormed their position and captured or killed the
entire garrison-destroyed the stores which he
could not remove, and took many Enfield rifles,
horses, mules, &c Maj B. only had $50 men.
No further attack Seems to be apprehended soon
at Vicksburg. The enemy is fortiyins 1t Msuphis.
No news from the West
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-06

1t is not our fashion to parade real or manufac-
tured correspondence to affect public opinion
Johnston will be elected if there BE- truth in sgns-
State Journal
You have no correspondence to parade. What
few correspondents you have, give you no comfort.
Their letters are as doleful as the tombs.
Johnston will be elected, if there be truth in
signs" There is no truth in your signs. Your
falsehoods, strcwn through the camps and among
the people, will do COL Vance more good than HARM
The pottings Of the Stallfederates, and the money
of Mr.. Johnston, poured out to influence the elec-
tions, with all perish together. The people are
aroused, andare determined to do their own voting,
while Vance and others are doing the fighting
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-06

ORANGE CouNrY.-We learn that the canvass in
Orange has been progressing for several days, and
that the Conservative and Reform candidates are
producing the best impressions by their speeches.
Gov. Graham will certainly be elected to the Senate
and Capt Berry and Maj. W. N. Patterson to the
Commons We trust our friends in Orange will not
swap their votes in any event, but vote right along
for Vance for Governor, Graham for the Senate,
Berry and Patterson for the Commons, and Guthrie
for Sheriff
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-06

TIE AsHEvILLE NEws.-The Asheville Ne,os false
y charges that the political excitement that exists
in this State is to be attributed to that "bod bad
man, the Editor of the Raleigh Standard"
The Editor of the Nees is not "bold, !" but he is
"bad" enough, in all conscience. And be adds to
his wickedness by the cloak of hypocrisy which he
wears
Mr. Atkin has the assurance to prate about "the
Democracy" Why, we taught him all the Democ-
racy he ever knew. We introduced him into the
party. He went with US and with "the Democra.
cy" for years. except when his owner, Mr.. Cling.
man, gave him contrary orders.
The News would like to assal Col. Vance, but he
dare not do it. The people of Buncombe and of the
mountains will put their foot on the Nesos and its
supporters on the 7th of next month.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-06

The DIFFERENCE great body Of the STALL
federates are abusing Col Vance personally as we'll
as politically, and impeaching his fidelity rs a
Southern man; while others Of them hypocritically
pretend that they do not want to lose his services
in the army One Of these latter said the the other
that he would vote for Johnston because he desired
to keep Vance in the army. The person who said
this is bitter Stallfederate and Is EnoUn to hace
refused Confederate money in this City, for some
property aohich he sold.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-06
WHOLE NUMBER 1926.
The Campaign in Wake,

MI
s,o luz ,0'iow'ng letter from Messrs Miller, Laws
""' a'ioro VIII explain itself 1t seems that the
canoioates ior the Commons on the Bledsoe ticket
refuse to take the field though the covenant not tn
canvass, which was joint in its character b.. heen
palpably broken by Mr.. Bledsoe This is . con.
fession on their part of defeat
Col Russ met Mr.. Bledsoe at Cedar Eor, a,
thursday, and Messrs. Laws, Miller and Afford will
no ooo't attend at the tax-gatherings still to be
neld up to the day Of the election. The following
letter, addressed to Messrs Busbee, Jones and Mar
rlott places this determination of the Conservative
canoioates In its true light and will meet the sp-
proVal OF every fair-minded man in the Comfy -
RALElaH, July 81, 1862.
dENTLEMEN:- A Circular, without any name sign.
ed to It, rejecting most unjustly on our motives in
one OF the charges contained in it. was printed last
week in this City, and extensively distributed
amongst the people and the soldiers.
1t now appears that Mr.. Bledsoe, one of the par.
ties to the written agreement between the candi.
. dates dlscontnuing the canvass, gave number ol
taese circulars to James Adams, Esq, for distribu
tion amongst the people. It further appears that
Mr. Bledsoe, without giving us any notice, Though
one OF US lives in mile of him. attended the tax
gathering at Barney Jones' on Wednesday last and
made an electioneering speech to the people, that
he did the same thing at Hollomans on Tuesday,
and Green Level on yesterday. 1t further appears
that Mr. Bledsoe has advertised that he will speak
on Friday night next in this City, and that he will
attend the tax gatherings yet to come, and deliver
electioneering speeches. 1t further appears that
Mr.. Bledsoe has published, or permitted to be pub.
!lshed, his speech at Auburn IN which speech there
is most unjust reflection upon U.S.
We regard these things as an express violation oil
the written agreement between the candidates. Il
was JOINT agreement, signed by Mr.. Bledsoc as
well as by us. 1t was not intended that under 1t one
candidate should be turned loose to circulate hand
bills-publsh speeches electioneering ha.
rangues to the people, and attend the various tax
gatherings for eectioneering purposes, whilst the
other candidates are to be muzzled and not permit
ted to 60 beyond their respective neighborhoods.
Justice to ourselves and our friends demands that
we resume the canvass. We expect to be at Ro.
gers Store on tomorrow for that purpose.
Most respectfully yours.
WILL LAWS,
G. H. Afford,
H. W. MILLER.
To Messrs. BusBEE, JONES, and MARRIOTT
Mr.. Miller ADDRESSED the people at Rogers Store
on Friday, the 1st. Napoleon is again in the saddle
A brilliant victory awaits u.s.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-06

To THE NEWSPAPERS OF RIcnMoND.-We UNDER
stand that the Confederate Surgeons at the camp of
the conscripts near this City, are in the habit of
charging fee Of ten dollars for examining substitutes
The conscrptioA law provides for substitutes, and
it would seem to us that the conscript is entitled to
have his substitute examined without being required
to pay fee for it. These Surgeons are paid reg
ular salary by the government Will the Richmond
papers favor the public with information on this
subject!
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-06
Public Sentiment.

The voice Of the people of North Carolina is still
for Vance. Our letters are rich in evidences of his
popularity.
A friend who has spent three days among the
people of Randolph, and saw numbers at public
gatherings says:
=" did not see the first man who will vote for
Johnston"
A nautical friend writing from Yadkln County,
says:
I'VE are all right on the main question, and the
Standard can carry all sail" through our latitude
without "tau.ing brace"
Another says: -
"Vance will make clean sweep in Yadkin."
gentleman writing from Hertford County, says
"In conversation to-day with several persons on
the Gubcrnatorial election, was very forcibly
struck by remark of quite illiterate man pres
ent who said he should vote for the Colonel who
said come boys" and not the one who said "boys,
go fight the Yankees"
An officer Of the 3sth Regiment, says:
ave are all right for Vance,"
From Rutherford County, friend says
"Vance will carry this County in August. 1
have not heard the first man say that he would vote
for Johnston"
From Franklin County, gentleman ordering
Vance tickets, writes:
II feel we'll assured that Vance must carry this
County by large majority"
One from Granville writes
"The Standard is becoming more and more pop
ular in this County, and think Vance will be tri-
umphant in August"
From Browers Mills friend writes
81 don't know the first man in this section that
will support Jonston for Governor-a,l for Vance,"
friend in Wilkes says:
1--WE are all here for Vance and the Standard"
Another from Wilkes says:
"Wilkes County is going nearly unanimous for
Vance"
From Chatham one writes:
"Col. Vance will sweep old Chatham like new
broom would sweep beeswax floor"
From Mcdowell, friend writes:
"The people of this County will vote nearly unan-
imcusly for Vance,"
From Rowan, one says:
"Vance and Reform are the determination of the
people. Set him down for old Rowan. Mark it."
From Randolph, friend writes:
1--WE are all for Vance-women and ALL"
From Alamance well informed friend says:
"Vance will carry this County almost unani-
mously."
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-06

THE SrALLFEDERATE PLATFORM only hope
which the Sallederates have Of carrying the State,
is based on the charge which they are making that
majority of the people Of the State are sympath-
zers with Lincoln and in favor Of reconstruction
of the Union. This is their platform. Sh"ll they
be allowed to succeedy If they do, monstrous
calumny will have been endorsed by the people, and
Abraham Lincoln will have been told that MAORI
ty OF our people are his friends
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-06

56rH N. c. REGMENT.-We learn that this regi-
ment was organized at Camp Mangum, near this
place, on Thurday last, by electiDg the following
officers: Maj. Faison, of Northampton, Colonel;
Capt Luke, Of Camden, Lieut. Colonel; and Capt
Schenck, of Lincoln, Major. Maj Fdison was elect
cd by two votes over Lieut.. Colonel Cantwell. The
56th has good officers.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-06

yotin. in Camps..-Glorious Results!
The soldiers voted in camp on Thursday last, for
Governor, members of the Legislature, and Sheriff.
Wea are indebted to friend at Goldsborough for the
following dispatch:
GoIDsBoRo', July 81.
Majority for Col. Vance in 54th regiment, 234 :;
majority for Vance in 55th regiment, about 1OO.-
Capt Bradbury's company, near this place, gave
Vance 40, Johnston none.
We arc indebted to a soldier friend for the fol-
lowing:
PETERSBURG, July 81.
In Ransom's brigade the vote for Governor is as
follows: Vance 1852, Johnston 21O
We learn that the 56th regiment at Camp Man
gum, gave Vance 100 majority. ..
friend just from Petersburg, informs US that
the 53d regiment gave Vance 26O, and Johnston g.
The SD regiment gave Vance s57, and Johnston 40.
We learn that the vote of the Confederate SOL
diers, (conscripts,) in camp near this place. soas
nearly unanimous for Fance Alamance, Orange,
Anson, Wake Guilford, and other Counties voted
unanimously for him. Johnston County gave Vance
54, Johnston 2. Davidson gave Vance 165, john
ston Z. The vote for members of the Legislature
Is said to be similar to the vote for Governor the
Conservative candidates running with Vance.
As far as heard from, Col. Vance has received
large vote in the army. Let his friends at home
exert themselves, and he will be elected by thirty
thousand majority. We feel sure not only of his
triumphant election, but of Conservative Legsla-
ture by decided majority.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-06

A friend asks us by letter if the Editor of the
Winston Sentinel is exempt IS a conscript on &C.
count Of his Office as Clerk of the State Senate
We presume he is. But he would be exempt on
another ground. He was pledged to +" peacea6Ae Sc
cession." He did not bargain for war when he ad-
vocated dissolution Of the Union; and, as con-
scentious citizen, he feels bound far he is in.
dividualy concerned, to make secession what he
declared it should be-" peacea6h" If he has
"no stomach for the fight" we beg our Forsyth
friends to let him off Vance can do the fighting
for both him and Johnston.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-06

ExcLUDED.-Owing to the pressure of matter
upon our columns, VIC are compelled to defer till our
next issue several obituaries and other matter Our
friends must make obituary notices shorter if they
expect them to be inserted free of charge. When
over twelve lines they must be paid for.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-06

RALEIGH TYPoGRAPnIcAL SoclErY.-At q meet
ing of this Society, held Wednesday evening the
sOth ut, the following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
Capt W. W. WHITE, President
p :. T. " WnonsS, 1DD.s Vice Presidents.
j. B. NEArHERY, Secretary.
JOHN N. BUNTING, Corresponding Secretary.
JOHN NICHOLS Treasurer,
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-06

To ADVERTISERS Persons wishing to insert ad-
vertisements in the Standard will please send them
directly to and not to other papers for us to copy,
for the reason that they may be overlooked. In
some instances We do not exchange with the papers,
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-06

We learn that George W. Thompson, Esq, will
not vote for Mr.. Bedsoe. He has no confidence in
him. This is creditable to Mr. Thompson. Mr..
Thompson was Mr.. Bledsoes competitor two years
since for the Senate, and had good opportunity to
estimate him as he really is He knous him.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-06

DR.. Clopton, of Alabama, is at present in the City,
at the Marlborough House, where he may be con-
suited. His stay will not be long. Sec DR.. Cs ad-
yertsement in the Standard
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-06

JOHNSTON CouNrY.-We have the most cheering
accounts from Johnston. The conservative and
Reform ticket consisting Of G. B. Sanders for the
Senate, and Seth G. Woodall and W. II. Avera for
the Commons, will be elected by large majority,
if the people will only turn out and vote. We ap-
peal to our Johnston friends to poll euery cote. -
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-06

CAPT. JOSIAH TURNER, JR.-Wc learn that this
gallant officer and sterling patriot, who was Serious
ly wounded some time since, in the skirm!sh at
Gilletts in Jones County, has gone to Kittrers for
the benefit of his health We learn that he is still
suffering from his wound, but that his physicians
and friends entertain strong hopes Of his entire re-
coverV,
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-06

CHowAN.-M. L. Eure Esq. is the candidate for
the Senate from Gates and Chowan, and Lemuel c.
Benberry, Esq is the candidate for the Commons
from ChovaD
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-06

CoTroN MILL MAcHNERY.-We call attention to
the advertisement of the Kinston Cotton Factory
Company, offering their machinery for sale, in this
days issue.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-06

At the request of friends, and because that de-
graded sheet is evidently of the official organs
of Gov. Clark, we to-day notice some of the false
hoods of the State Journal This is most probably
the last time We shall feel called upon to notice that
paper
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1862-08-06

Depravity and falsehood Express.
See Iredell Espress.
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1862-07-12
AFTERNOON REPORT.
From Vicksburg and Mem
phis-Latest from n e w
Orleans-Rebels at work
in Kentucky.

MEMPHIS, July 9.-Dates from Vicks-
burg to the 7th, are received.
Tho rebels recently made attempts to
strengthen their earth works on the bluffs
but were driven away by shells from the
mortars.
Most of the houses in the city were rid
died. Small squads of rebels occasionally
appear at the upper battery in front of the
city, but leave as soon as1guns of the feet
are brought to bear on them.
Business in this city continues to REVIVE.
Northern merchants with new stocks of
goods, are opening stores which are freely
patronized. Mails are sent North regular
ly. Owing to the delay at Cairo, 5000
letters were sent North on Monday.
Several secession sympa hizers who have
been arrested, were passed South yesterday.
A negro was arrested with large mail
from persons in the rebel army, to friends
here.
The Provost Mar bal has issued an order
prohibiting persons from crossing the river
at this point under penalty OF arrest.