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Virginia not to be surrendered.

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This we believe is not only the voice Of Virgins,
now down trodden and almost overrun, but it is the
voice of North Carolina, and we hope it is the voice
OF the whole South. The idea of evacuating first
Virginia and then North Carolina and retiring with
the army into the cotton States, let it not be
thought of by the government or the people When
we determine on this, We may as well give up the
contest
We are glad to see that the spirit of the old Do
mniOn is up President Davis and Gov Letcher,
and the House of Delegates and the people of Rich
mond, seem determined to defend Richmond and
the rest of the State to the last extremity We re-
gret that this purpose was not entered into long
ago. Roanoke Island was the back door to Norfolk,
and Norfolk was the back door to Richmond-both
being open but increases the danger and the diff
Guilty.
Peradventure it may not be too late yet We
have talked quite enough-5ustered and Dragged
over what we were going to do enough-talked of
the impregnability of this point and that-shed
oceans of blood with ink and paper-killed thou
sands of Yankees and whipped the whole North by
high sounding words. but alas! the puff of Yam
kee gun-boat has chilled our blood and set US to
strategizing and falling back, until the interests
of the South are perilled deeply and fearfully.
As We have said for months, we must fight if the
country is to be saved. Our people-the rank and
file will fight, if officers will let them-if they
could see in them true courage and sefsacrfce and
determination to win-if the confidence of our
soldiers in the ability judgment and success of their
officers, was what it should be- they would fight as
men never fought before.
Let the old Dominion we say, be defended to the
last extremity. On her soil our armies first met the
foe; let them contest sharply every inch of ground
with the enemy upon her soil Let Georgia and
South Carolina and North Carolina join hands
with Virginia to do or die there. Had the spirit
of our fathers-were We half patriotic and valOr
Gus and determined we talk apI ear to be, our
aims would be soon accomplished.
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N1rRE-We have received from Capt Morton, in
charge of the Nitre Bureau at Richmond PAM
phlet addressed to the Tobacco planters in Virginia
and North Carolina, on the subject of making Nj
tire. We will publish it in our next.
The earth floors of tobacco barns it has been dis
covered, contain large quantity of nitre or salt
petre, which can, by simple process, be made
available for our powder mills. The Confedetacy is
much in want of powder and it Is important that
Tobacco planters should contribute as much as pos
sble towards procuring it.
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HAIL SToRN.-An unknown correspondent writ
ing from Yadkin Institute says, that tremendous
hail storm, accompanied with rain passed over the
western border of Davidson County the 18th inst
which exceeded in violence any thing he has seen.
Fruits, vegetables, crops and forests were much
damaged The hail. much Of it was of the size of a
partridge egg and in places it fell to the depth
of four or five inches The same correspondent says,
that powder mill will commence operations on
Reedy Greek in few days.
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HosPITALITY.-We hope it is only necessary for
US to mention the fact to citizens, that at the
present time an unwonted hospitality is absolutely
necessary to be exhibited towards the large number
ofrefugees passing through this City from Richmond,
Petersburg, Suffolk and other places to call it forth
readily and heartily. Large numbers of persons
arrive every evening on the Weldon train, who are
often compelled to remain over one night because of
the failure to connect with the Charlotte train. The
hotels insufficient to afford them accommoda-
ton, and we are sure there are many private fan-
lies who arc ready to open their houses 10 them
Can there not be some system adopted in this
matter? 1t is absolutely necessary that something
should be DONE Our citizens DO not know how
soon they may be subjected to the necessity of
fleeing from their homes We hope it will not be
the case, but there never was a time when the in
junction, "Be careful to entertain strangers" was
more appropriate or more necessary than at present
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Hon. EDWARD SrANLY-The Wilmington Journal
does not agree with the Standard and Observer
in discrediting the story started by Burnside
as to Mr.. Stanly. Mr. Stanly was Wing and a
Union man, and any story that can be used to
his dscredit is at credited by his old opponents
though coming from those whom they daily de-
nounce as liars and thieves. The Journal cannot
find room to state that the Standard and Obser-
gave reasons for the faith that is in them much
less for the reasons themselves.
There is leading North Carolina politician, who
had never become a citizen of a Northern State,
who is now in well-known utilization with the
North. Nothing has been said about him OF his
course He belonged to the Journals party.-Fay
Observer.
We are at loss to know who is meant by the o.
SerUer in the last sentence.
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E A GIL E HOT Ell,
ASHEVITIE N r.
May 90, 1862.

THNHE PROPRIETOR WOULD RESPECTFULLY
call the attention of Citizens of Eastern and Central
NOrth-Carolina to this Hotel Those desiring healthy,
pleasant and retreat either from the heats Of the
summer or the ncursons of hostile foe, will find here
everything they desire The climate of Buncombe is
world renowned and it's lofty mountains and de-
files render it safe from the of the enemy.
The Hotel is lately fitted up, the experience
ed, and the Proprietor acquainted with his business.
In connection with the Hotel there is Livery Stable
where Hacks Bug9ie SaddIes and HOrss be obtained
al moments notice.
All of the Stages have their Office al this Hotel.
JAMES N. BLAIR,
Proprietor.
May 90, 1882. I-l2tpd.
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For the Standard
PUBLIC NEE

BLU MEEIlNG IN FISH DAM D1SIRlCI.
The citizens of Fish Dam district held meeting
on Saturday the Eth of May, 1862
On motion, d. c. Halliburton Esq, was called to
the chair and W. B. Tate was appointed Secretary.
The object of the meeting being explained on
motion, the chairman appointed B. Y. Rogers, Will
lis Carpenter, ESQ.,, T. j. Davis, D. II. Forsyth and
F. p. Hester committee to draw up resolutions for
its action.
The committee retired for short time and repor-
ted through their chairman B. Y. Rogers, the fol-
lowing resolutions, to wit:
ResOtced That, as the people Of this State will he
called upon to vote for Governor in August next,
we hereby express first choice, William A.
Grdhann. Of Orange county and our second choice,
w. " Holden, of Wake. That we regard these
gentlemen as amply qualified in every respect for
the Office. and we trust the other will con-
sent to the use of his name.
ReS0tred, That we recommend to the voters of
Wake county the following named gentlemen for
the next Legislature: For the Senate Col j. P. Ii.
Russ; and for the Commons, Henry w. Miller,
illiam Laws, and Peleg Rogers.
Resolred That in recommending the above-named
gentlemen, simply declare our preference; new.
ertheless, we are ready to support any good and
true men who may be selected by the conservatives
of Wake county.
The resolutions being read, Mr.. S. Penny was
called upon for a speech. when he arose and ad-
dressed the meeting in support of the resolutions.
The Chairman then added few remarks, and on
motion, the resolutions unanimously adopted.
On notion the chairman was requested to ap-
point ten delegates to attend the Mass meeting, tor
be held at Raleigh on the 81 Monday of May. The
chairman appointed the following gentlemen, towt:
Peleg Rogers, B. Y. Rogers, A. G. Terrell, William
Halliburton, John j. Holloway, p W. Glenn, and
Willis Carpenter, Esq. On motion, the chairnan's
name was added.
North Carolina STANDARD and other city papers
will please publish.
D. G. HALLIBURTON, Chm.
W. B. TATE, Sec'y
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LOUIS NJ. WILLIAMS,
Capt. Comp. K, 22d Reg. Ten. Vols.

24TH REGIMENT-This regiment, the old 14th, re-
organized at Garysburg, the 10th INST, by elect
ing its field officers as follows: Col. William j..
Clarke was reelected Colonel without opposition
Capt John L. Harris, Go. H,) was elected Lieut..
Colonel; and Capt. Thaddeus D. Love, &C., CD was
elected Major.
Col. Clarke, BY order of Major Generals Huger and
Holmes remains in command of the 9th brigade, and
has taken up his head quarters at jackson.
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SUMNER REsoRTs.-Persons desiring a pleasant
or the incursions of the enemy, will not fail to be
well entertained and pleased at the Eagle Hotel,
AsheVile, and the White Sulphur Springs 56 miles
west Of Salisbury The propretors of these resorts
are ndefatgable in their attentions to their guests
See advertisements of these popular resorts in the
Standard of to-day
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a Louisville dispatch says: Col. Which who
was wounded at the Shiloh battle, says: "That was
sloSt as hard fighting as want" The folIow;no
incident OF the battle is related by an eye and ear
witness: Two Kentucky regiments met face to face
and fought each other with terrible resolution and
II happened that one of our boys wounded and cap.
surea his brother, and after handing him back, be-
gan nrlng at near tree when the captured brother
called out to him. and said: Don't shoot there anv
uore-thatS fatherw
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We find the following in the Goldsboro' Tribune: :
"The ladies Of the Gosboro' Soldiers Aid Society,
return their sincere and heartfelt thanks to the Raj
eigh, Hillsborough, Smithfeld, Garysburg, Halifax
Black Greek, Magnolia and Weldon Societies, for
the valuable boxes of hospital stores received during
the months of March and April, and would assure
the ladies through this medium that the contents
were equally distributed among the different hosp-
tails in this town. Their thanks are also due the la.
dies Of Halifax for purse of $2065, for the benefit
of the soldiers"
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OFF1cERs.-The late elections in the regiments
have left many of the former officers without COM
mand. One of them in late Richmond Enquirer,
proposes that they unite and form regiment 1t
Is capital suggestion. The country needs them,
and if they were to form regiment or two of par
tizan Rangers what terror they might be to the
enemy
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Gov. Graham.

Gov. Graham.
The Western CarOtinian, published in Franklin,
Macon County, having committed itself to Mr.. john
ston for Governor has, on reflection, determined not
to support him, and has declared for Hon. William
A. Graham, The last OaroEniaa says:
Some few weeks ago, we declared a slight pre-
ference for VIM. Johnston of Meckenbrg, as next
Governor. This we did without knowing anything
except that he vas represented rs energetic man
and, thus in contrast with the present incumbent,
we favored his election. Since that time we have
received letter froE intelligent gentleman of
Mecklenburg county, from which we have been IN
duced to change our notions of the personal fitness
OF Mr. Johnston for the Gubernatorial chair. Or his
politics we know nothing and care less, far as old
political parties concerned. But when it is said
by competent and reliable gentleman, that an as
prant for such office is not well read in history
and has never thoroughly studied the principles Of
human government; we feel 1t our duty as public
journalist to shape our course accordingly and to
declare preference for such man rs will, from
his habits, studies and learning meet the exgencies
OF the present with manneSS far-reaching prudence
and wise discretion. Such a man is Hon. William
A. Graham. Indeed, had we known that he could
have been induced to accept the office, he would
have been choice at the start Ever ahead of
his contemporaries in those great attributes which
make the for the times he has filled to the
full, our notion of what Statesman should be-
The erudite scholar the profound jurist, the chris
ton gentleman, the liberal patriot he has been
foremost in plans for the benefit of the State And
with better balanced mind than any man in North
Carolina, he is emnently qualified for next Cover
nor"
There can be no doubt that vast majority of our
people would prefer Mr.. Graham for Governor. No
man is so well qualified he is to hold the helm of
the ship of State in the storm which is upon US.
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KITTRELL,s SPRINGS.

a FTER THE 18TH MAY, THIS POPULAR PLACE
N of summer will be open for the reception of vs
tors. Since the last have made many improve
mens and feel confident of giving satisfaction pat
The healthy location of place. the medicinal Yir
tues of the water its accessibility (beng Immediately
the Raleigh and CASTOR Ralruad and lis safety tine
invading euemr render it pleasant and desirable home
for persons seeking summer quarters.
We would say TO the many who have already applied for
board that have been necessarily compelled refuse
them house only fitted up for summer accom-
mOdatiOns.
TERMS:
Board per day, 200 .,
week, l2 90
month 40 GA
- Children and servants BALI price
BLACKNALL 4. CO.,
Proprietors.
April &c. 1862. ls-wGswim.
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21sT REGINEST-This regiment is now in Gen.
EN ellis division with Gen. Jackson's Army in the
Valley of Virginia. 1t has recently recognized by
the election of Capt. Thomas Settle Colonel, R. K.
Pepper, 1t. Colonel, and DR.. Saunders Fulton, Major
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I,6OO ACRES OF LAND FOR SALE.

TTNHE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS FOR SALE HIS
lima. Said lands are situated the Yadkn River Is
miles Northwest of Lexington, and "A miles Southwest of
Salem, North Carolina of great fertility and contain
800 of lowands and are well adapted TO tho
culture of Tobocco, Wheat Rye, Corn, Grass &c.
For further particulars address the undersigned at Sa-
lem, North Carolina. N. s. A. CHAFFIN.
May It, 1862. S9-Sm.
~ Fayetteville Observer insert three months
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CoxrRIBuToRs.-Th list of contributors to the
Gun-B Fund among the ladies of this city, sent
US for publication, will appear in our next 1t came
to hand too late for this issue.
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HOUSE AND LOT FoR SALE.

II WILL SCI l. AT PRIVATE SALE ON GOOD TERMS,
u the desirable residence in the City Of Raleigh
copied by Frank Wilson, Esq. The lot has on it
Portable dwelling kitchen, smoke house. crib and
stables, and contains and q quarter scres of land :
Possession will be given the 4h Of July next desired
Apply by letter or otherwise to the subscriber Raleigh,
&C. SOLOMON PACE.
Raleigh, n. C., May Q, 1892 20-w5tpd.
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CoSscRIPFIoN ACT.-We re-insert to-day, for the
benefit of inquirers, the regulations of the Secre
tary of War on the Consumption bill. We have
not yet heard of the appointment of an officer in
this State to enrol our people.
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April 90, 1862.
FOR SALE.

a MOST ATTRACTIVE AND VALUABLE RESI-.
n dence and farm of 205 acres, within half mile of
HillsborO, from the Depot and Military School 20 acres
In woods The dwelling is large and well arranged. kd
ems roomy large barn and other necessary outbudngs.
The house is beautifully located in grove of nine
with very commanding prospect and altogether one Of
the most desirable places in the State Terms easy and
possession given Immediately.
L. P. oLDS.
Hillsboro' n G. Nav 49, 1852. 39-G
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NOTICE TO CoNsCRIPTs.

SIX OR EIGHT STRONG ATHLETIC, ABLE-B0-
- died men thrtyve years Of age be procured
as substitutes for the war; to in any company desired
by the Conscrpt Those wishing substitute and willing
to pay the of two thousand dollars will apply to
Immediately at Williamson, Martin County. follows:
s. W. W.,
Box A.
May 90, 1862. A-4t.
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TO Will OWNERS.

TNO. A. McMANNEN'S CELEBRATED IN
q proved SMUT AND SCREENING MACHINE kept
constantly on hand and for sale at South Lowell Grange
County n c. Warranted for Eve years. All conmunica-
tions be addressed and all unsettled business
closed through have authorized agents travelling
Beware Of limitations and mpositiens.
South Lowell, n c. April %, 1854 nNw&sw5tpd.
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Much of the stock of the Bank of Louisiana is
owned by Frenchmen, and it is said the coin and
other vauables belonging to subj ects of France were
placed in the Bank and the French Gag hoisted over
it by order of the French Consul.
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BRAVE BoYs.-We learn, on good authority, that
four boys the last soldiers of our army to leave
the Notifications near Yorktown Two of these
were from Raleigh, Roddy MCGOWAN son of our old
friend Patrick MCGOWAN, and William Frost son
of Mr.. Frost, neither of whom are more than
eighteen years old, we presume. The names of the
other two boys we did not learn. They belonged
to the heavy artillery, and when all the other guns
were abandoned these four boys stood by them load
ing and firing for three hours longer; and in fact
till the flashing of the enemys artillery WIS almost
in their faces. They then spiked their guns and
retired. Such boys deserve promotion, and well
may their parents and friends be proud of them.
The truth is the hardest fighting of the in many
instances has been done by the boys. They don't
mind being hurt half so much as many of our loud
mouthed, Dragging officers or men. Hurra for the
boys.
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Common sense and sound philosophy in all coun
tries have long since decided that success in any
terprise vocation, is the only true test of real
ability or merit. Science and learning in medicine
vaunt their claims to public confidence in vain, if
they do not cure. No man in his senses prefers to
die scientifically, rather than be cured by nostrums
or empiricism. 1t is so in all matters and the peo-
pie of the Southern COnfederacy are especially in
terested in the axiom now, in military and naval af
fairs
The gallant Gen. A. S. Johnston, a short time be-
fore his death said, the public demanded success in
a General in proof of his ability or skill, and he
thought it was right, though hard test. Whether
always right or not it is so, and the heads of the
government and our commanders know it He who
aspres to lead, who consents to accept the posi-
ton of leader in civil or military matters is
thy who does feel the imperious obligation laid
upon him to succeed.
Of the military and scientific learning of our
Commanding Generals no one doubts. None
call in question the military education of Gems Lee
or Johnston. We have entire confidence in them.
But the public mind is feveriSh to see them do
something. Whether they have been hindered in
their plans--prevented from making the enemy fee
their power-whether they are alone responsible for
the evacuation of the Potomac the evacuation of
Yorktown, the evacuation of Norfolk and Ports
mouth, or at all connected with the destruction of
the Merrimac-or whether they have been held back
by those whom they are bound to obey, the public
are not advised. The people only look upon
the surface of things They see that under their
fostering care and of the government, Virginia is
nearly overrun-strong positions have been aban-
homeland at every point, except where "Stone-
wall" Jackson commands, our forces have been
compelled to fall back before the enemy, always at
heavy loss of munitions, provisions and clothing.
With breathless anxiety the public wait, after hav
ing done what they and still ready to do all
they cam to these trusted and honored Generals,
drive the enemy back. We trust they will move
quickly and energetically against the foe
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May 90, 1852.
N. c. WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.
sc Miles West of Salisbury-Near Western NortI
Pail

DO Miles West OF SaIIsDuTy-Near " eSteTn North
Carolina Railroad.
ENdIS POPULAR WATERING PLACE, WITH ITS
extensive Hotels and handsome cottages is thus early
opened for visitors in consequence of the app-
cations TO take families Arrangements made ensure
every comfort and security to those unaccompaned BY
gentlemen. We far removed from the invading
das, and this mountain retreat, shall be found pleasant
and comfortable 10 all calling We accommodate
several hundred visitors
line of Hacks and daily Mail to the Springs.
MRs. E. j. ROBARDS.
May 90, 1862. 4l-l2tpd
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Marriage notices are not inserted unless authorz-
ed by a responsible name.
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Mrs. John ". Ballard,

DEAR MADAM: 1t becomes my painful duty to
inform you of the death of your husband, Lieut..
John w. Ballard He fell on Sunday, the 9th inst,
at Q A. NJ while dong his whole duty as brave
and accomplished officer. A ball penetrated his
forehead above the right eye, causing instant death.
| had his body brought from the field and buried
as well circumstances would allow.
In this sad bereavement you have The sympathies
of one who had learned to regard your departed
husband as among the best of men, and to love him
for his many virtues and great moral worth. In
him the army has lost valuable otficer-society
one of its best membership church one who
adorned his profession, and yourself devoted hus-
band. Your aftliction is great but the Lord gave
and the Lord hath taken away blessed be the name
of the Lord" In our sorest troubles let US look
unto Him who is able to save to the utmost.
Yours v>ry respectfully,
LOUIS NJ. WILLIAMS
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LIEUT.. BALLARD.-Among the many brave men
who fell at the recent battles near Corinth many OF
our readers will regret to learn, was Lieut. John
W. Ballard, formerly of Wake County. The fol-
lowing kind letter to his afflicted widow at Chapel
Hill, sent US by friend, from his Captain, bears
honorable testimony to his valor and his worth:
NEAR CoRINTH Miss,
April 10th, 1862.
The Portland daily press., 1862-11-04

Gov. VANCE DECLINES CONFERENCE.
1t has been stated that Gov. Stanley sent a
flag of truce to Gov. Vance of North Carolina
proposing conference on public affairs. A
dispatch from Newburn reports that the flag
of truce had returned, with the answer from
Gov Vance that he cannot act upon the propo-
sition aforesaid as desired, but will submit
Governor Stanley's communication to the
Confederate government at Richmond for its
action.
The BURNING OF THE LAMPLIGHrER.-
The bark Lamplighter, of Boston, which was
destroyed by the rebel pirate Alabama, was
not wholly owned in that city, but a portion
of her was the property of southern people
An eighth of the vessel was owned by John
W. Caldwell and VIM. A. Caldwell, of Charles
ton, S. c.. and one-sxteenth by John j. Kel-
ley, of Savannah, Ga. The piratical Semmes
however, was not probably aware of this fact.
sg- An editor in the western part of the
State says that the only reason why his house
was not blown away during the late gale, was
because there was heavy mortgage upon it.