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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-08

Is IT SAFE The Salisbury B,tnaer inquiries,
sis Fayetteville safe in case Wilmington is takcn?'
and very properly says, it is question that should
not escape the attention Of the government We
have reason to know that this subject has been
brought to the attention of the government at Rich
mond aid 50 was the state of Roanoke Island
But what did it amount to? Mr.. BridyerS no doubt
very correctly says need not look for much help
from the Confederate government. We must help
ourselves Very well, why dUn'twe? If the uoV-
ernor of the State, accompanied by proper officers,
bad gone to Roanoke Island to examine into It's
condition. or had paid attention to the repreSen-
tations made to him by Gen. Hill, and had been
disposed to DO any thing, the island could have
been saved What the Confederate government
cannot do to help North Carolina it expects the
State to do herself Now would suppose, under
such circumstances that the Governor would make
some personal examination into defenceS at the
various poiats-wOuld never rest day nor night,
until he kasC psitircly that every thing had been
done for our defence that could possibly be accom-
plished. The order to Gen. Martin to go to Wei
don and prepare for its defence is the first and only
step this direction Gen. Martin is the only mil
itary man immediately under the direction of the
Governor; and he might do much to assure the peo-
pie Of the State that nothing Is left undone which
can be done, to put cur State in proper condition
of defence
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-08

CuuD's CArrcnIsN-We have received from Mr..
Brnner of the Salisbury RdtchHd", a very neatly
rrinted copy off Ca;echism for children by " Lucia
The aphore<s is known to our readers by her spirit
81 ooeric articles published in our columns.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-08
StanDaI0.
=1rIcn, SATURDAY, MARCH 8, 1862.

,nrCI,L NOTICE-Tbe STANDARD is conducted strictly
systsss Az papers discaRtiNuet at TIE
T If Ne time far rLieF they haOs 6sea paid $40,
,,H be sot4i WEEKS tare ei" time is ors
on their papers, and Hatess tie subscriptions
'y6.f The paper tciH Be dis'oatiHHd THIS IS a rue
.ssr. Dit he ~ GepartSre. Fdtes for the cross
|'al. and rsae,o your subscription"
nrr5-lY ST4ID4RD s. per G~N~R, Is d&'aHee.
,J1 rFF5LT 81 per dna0s. ia dd1GHee.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-08

sS5@ We have been heretofore unwilling TO oc-
leve, as readers are aware that there are per-
sons in this State who sympathlzc with Mr.. Lin
coin in the cruel and unnatural war which he is
wagng on the South. The letters we have receiv-
ed on the subject have been for the most part so
general in their charges and generally from persons
VIC did not know, that we supposed there might he
some eXaggeration or mistake in their representa-
tons and Statements We were 10th, too, to pub
llsh anything which might lead to the impression
that dsaiecton existed TO any extent among our
people; but recent developments leave no room TO
doubt that there persons in the State who sym
pathIze with the old government and who are dis
posed to resist LAWS. 1t is the solemn and i'm
peratlve duty of every citizen of the State to up
hold the constituted authorities and to respond with
cheerulneSS to every call made for defence against
invasion. The people OF North Carolina are one
People. Let them stand together, or fall together
If they divide and fight among themselves, they
will fall an easy prey to the invading forces but if
they will unite man, if disasters and de-
feat should befll cause, the moral effect OF their
unity of spirit and of fierce resistance to our foes
would command respect from those who would op-
press US and render condition in the future
toleraLle than it otherwise would DC. Every consid-
Grafton of prudence, policy, and patriotism is on
the side Of stern and determined resistance to the
enemy. Rebellion against The State is high Of
fence, and fraught with the NEST calamtous results.
If successful it would dsorganize society open the
way for Cur enemies, and reduce to the condition
Of Missouri and Kentucky. Let every good citizen
rally around the constituted authorities and uphold
and maintain the laws
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-08
TWENTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
SPRING d SUMNER CLOTHING,
FOR
AT REASONABLE PRICES,
HARDING'S CLOTHING ESTABLISHMENT

a GOOD OPPORTUNITY Is NOW OFFER
N ed To those who may wish to supply themselves early
with CLOTHING nicely made up, aud stylish and
shape 1880. s
THIS LARGE AND ELEGANT STOCK was
purchased from branch houses early last
lair prices and eau and WILL to make speedy Sales be Of
fered at small adCdhce cost.
Mr. H. does not desire to purchase Goods War Prices
10 sell to his customers and will not therefore be able
keep up his stock during the war-aftcF this date. Now
is the time TO buy from the best md largest stick in lilo
SOutitrn CoDjederQcY. Our stock consists Of: -
800 Black and Cold French Cl,ih Frocks and Sacks.
$50 Cold Spring Cassimore Sacks and Frocks -
500 Linen White and Cold Frocks and Sacks.
2nU Back Drab de ee Frucks and Sacks.
300 Black Alpaca Sacks and Frocks. ...E
400 pairs Fancy CasSnere Pants
$50 pairs Black brad de etc PantS.
900 pairs Black French Cashmere Pants. -, -
300 White aud Cord Linen Pants.
We have 400 Fancy and Plain Marse es Vesis with
good assortment of Neck Ties, Cravats Hdkfs DC Also
Chdren's Suits, and Youths and Bows Suits. .s-s
E. l.. HARDING.
Raleigh, March z, 1862 ll-y&swl2t.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-08
FRITZ TREES FOR COTTON.

II WILL EXCHANGE FRUIT TREES, ROSES. CRIME
4 VINES. aud oiher Nursery Stock, FIR COTTON, ut
market prices. TRUMAN CAkTER.
Raleigh, Feb II, 1862 7-w&swfm.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-08
RECRUITS FOR THE N. C. CAVALRY.

TENEEr UNDERSIGNED BEING AUTHORlHED ~
increase the number OF his Regiment 10 l2je wants
tosenst $40 recruits immediately.
Recruiting officers stationed at prominent points
those Counties om whence HE several eompEnes Of
his regiment to enlist recruits to pay the bounty
x 10 all be accepted, aud tu forward thens
at once the regiment Citizens of my loved STATE
we necd help this crisis. feel my call win
be promptly responded to- - -
C0. isi - @. Cavalry.
Army Of Potomac Feb. ts 1852. g. W&sw4fPd.
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o.,,nances of the Conyentioa.

u, ,,,rmence to-day the publication OF the Ordi-
49,, e. passed at the late session of the Con.
,;,n We would suggest the propriety Of pre-
the Numbers that contain them.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-08

An attempt to raise Union flag at Jonesborough,
Tenn, some days ago, resulted in row Of course,
which terminated in the killing of three Lncolnites.
Such will doubtless be the fate of all who have the
hardihood to persist such disloyal and sensless
coniuct
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-08

EAST TENNEssEEAN.-The first No of this paper
is at hand, but the proprietors announce that the
state of the country forbids its continuance, until
better times.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-08

The Wilmington Journal says that nearly all the
fighting men of New Hanover have enlisted for the
war. The militia has been reduced to mere
handful
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-08

Col. SHAw.-The Standard inquiries I" if man
is to be blamed for not doing what he did not kHOW
hOW to doy' Certainly, he had no right to ask an
appointment as Colonel when he was utterly in
competent to perform the duties of the office
man may make fool of himself if he pleaSeS, by
undertaking as private individual to DO what he
does not know how 10 do; but he has no right 10
take into his keeping 6 or 500 men and the great
interests Of the country, in position about which
he knows nothing Equally to blame are those who
put him in such position. The lives of the men
and the safety of the country should not be pered
10y putting ignorant men in such communicating
etteriUe Observer.
We entirely concur with the OJssrcer. But it is
useless to complain. The faction in power at Raj
eigh and Richmond claim that they made the revo-
luton, and that they alone entitled to the Offices
and hOnors. The only inquiry in Dr. Shaws case,
as in hundreds Of others before appointments
made, was is he with US and does he believe that
those who endeavored to prevent the revolution
should be deprived of all places of honor and trust
DR.. Shaw like hundreds of others, was appointed
not because he was qualified but because he belong
ed to a certain party. We have said it is useless to
complain. 1t is The same partySm and favOrit-
ism still prevails. Incompetent men are still ap-
pointed OH partizan grounds and lavoritcs-in some
cases mere StripngS belonging TO certain families
thrust on State Regiments, against the wishes of
the regiments, aud without regard to the claims Of
hundreds Of privaes who are better qualified for the
place than they are. Field officers promised to GER
tain conservatives have been conferred OH Others 10
propitiatc certain influences and to keep the faction
united which thus raics III the rights and liberties
OF our people. One of these conservatives was cap
tured on Roanoke Island and the other is doing his
duty as the Colonel Of regiment in his County
But 1t is idle 10 date these abuses. There seems
10 be no cure for them.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-08
d / e ID =,

In Fayetteville, the 4th instant of consumption Fl.
G. LUCAS Esq., Cashier of the Branch Bank of North Car
"ina, of that place. He native of this city and
worthy man.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-08

TRoo?s-0ur troops are moving, but prudence
requires that we do not intimate in what numbers
nor to what points they are directing their
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-08
MARRIED.

In Wake C~nnty, the evening of the 4th nst by Rev.
VIM. T. Pell Mr. WILLIAM HARRISON RAND to Miss Fax.
ME Banks, daughter of the late A G. Banks, Esq
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-08

The delay of the Burnside expedition to advance
upon the Seaboard Railroad country, exciteS the
fear in some minds that his policy has been changed
and that he is assembling force Of 40 or 10000
men to march into the interior of this State! The
idea is not improbable. Are we ready for him =
We ought to rendezvous strong force at Colds
boro at otce Trlegraphc wires are much needed
from Washington and other points, to this City.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-08
HILLsBoRoUGH MILITARY ACADEMY.

FVNHIS INSTITUTION WILL BE RE-OPENED UN-
i der efficient management Oh WEDNESDAY, March
th The services of cers having been permanently
cured further interruption Of duties need be appre-
hendsd. fl
For circulars stating terms &c, address ,-s5 ~
SUPERINTENDENT II, II. A"
HilIsborOugh, NC.
Jan. 81, 1862 IU-sw6w3m.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-08
The Latest News.

A. Inc isst mails are nearly destitute of news
ns rnmor that Gen. A. s. Johnston had fallen
oacA rom Morireesboro, Tenn. to Decatur. Ala
seems 70 oe Wen founded The Federals had ad.
svancea upon MurfreesSore'. A number of promi.
nent citizens had been arrested by them in Nashville
among Them Ex-Gor Neil s.. Brown Gen. Buell.
IS supposed TO have force of GO, 600
An early movement Of the Federals is looked for
at Cumberland Gap The Knoxville papers affirm
.hat zen. bragg Is to command our forces in that
quarter. 81 = y
;, A large Yankee force is threatening new Madrid,
mo opposite Columbus and d Eery large force Is
said to De approaching Columbus. A Reht nav bs
ioohed nr N That quarter At an early day. Coium-
bus 1t n believed, will be vigorousiy defended.
Price and McCulloch are nearlysin sight of the
enemy at Arkansas, and an early battle is looked
for at Boston Mouatain
Matters are quiet at Norfolk and Suffolk Moth
ing has been heard of Buruside's movements since
bis attack upon Winton.
There are indications that Banks with a strong
column may outfank us at Winchester and cause.
our force at Manassas to fall back upon the Rapfi-
hammock. sFFEs. A..
The papers seem concerned for the foptiscation of
Richmond. tbs high time So
At Charleston every thing is quiet. At Savannah
the Yankees steadily advancing with their orti-
hcations. Sherman is being reinforced.
Large forces are gathering in.the Gulf at Ship
Island and other points to move Upon Mobile, Jack
son or New Orleans ~
The whole South appears to be arousing to the
Importance Of the crisis 5s 2--,k +
Congress IS discussing the bill to Indemnify the
owners OF cotton and tobacco, to be burned to pre-
vent the enemy getting possession of it 1T is a
serious measure, and might involve the South in
debt never to be paid
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-08

CoNNENDABLE-The directors of the Macon (Ga)
Manufacturing Company have adopted the follow
ing So
- For the purpose Of preventing speculation in
our goods, and furnishing them to consumers at a.
reasonable and fixed price: 5
" Resotred, That the Agent of the Mill be in
structed to sell the Macon shectngs at eighteen
cents per yard, cash on delivery, and that they be
sold by the single bale to parties only who will
agree to retail them at twenty cents" -
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-03-08
PRINTING PRESSES FOR SALE.

1.-TWO WASHINGTON PRESSES. ONE No. L WITH
z self mixer the other No. 4, with roller mold and NIL
fixtures. The presses and will be sold at cost
with freight added. Address Editor Of the Standard
March Z lS:2. 2O-Ir.
- Register copy I'm.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-25
Distinguished Men.
ORPHEUs G. KERR,

It is no small satisfaction to US to reflect
how often the pursuits Of science has been
the means of bringing forth from an ob..
scure and lowly lot those who deserve to
be eminent among their fellow citizens
We have seen such men as Robert Steph-
enson, Earaday, Sir Humphry Davy and
Hugh Miller, beginning life in the condi-
tion of laborers, but ending in station
that was eminent in the face of their fel-
low countrymen. We have seen others,
such as Watt and Crompton. beginning
their services humbly.- y.-services in man
ner that have contributed in a degree it
would have been impossible to describe to
the general wealth and power of the coun-
try. We have seen Aagwright and others
themselves reaping a large share of the re-
wards and benefits they have procured for
others, and becoming the pessessors, by
the most honorable means-by means most
beneficial to the country as well as to them
selves-of colossal fortunes. And | 90
not desire, in mentioning the progress
achieved by individuals, that we should
appeal to merely selfish motives. 1t is not
the mere possession of money that consti-
tutes the benefit. 1t is not the mere
healthy action which is communicated to
the whole social frame in a country where
no man can stand simply on tradition, al
though tradition is justly respected here
but where the very lowest and bumbIest
of the community, by diligence and perse-
verence, by making full and regular use
of the gifts which Providence has commit
ted to bin, may bring himself forward in
to the foremost ranks. and thereby not on
iy reap advantages for himself. but may
yield to others an example that will again
become the spring and the spur to an hon
orable industry.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-25
BY FRANK C. BoLLEs.


SAKE, Leyien, and Pettes have started strife,
Concerning what they call the great 'Game OF Life
In which friendly STRIFE it is proved by these bards
That it closely resembles game played with cards.
The game is called " Euehre,'' you've played it, no
doubt.)
If you make a s' lone hand . aud one pofnt'' you
are out.
I'll explain to the rerdant Ghough I'H not be prox }
That point" consists in securing three tricks "
Which, when you make the trump, should you fail
to obtain,
Your opponents ay add two points, to their game
This is when you get Euchred "a point - in the
That quite often occurs in the great Game Life! "
Now when slideIl and Mason embarked on the Trent
We know very well they on mischief was bent
But our heroic wilkes, with his gallant band,
Just ordered them up - to prevent lone hand "
Had Wilkes been a traitor or less courage shown,
He d have left these two 'knaves " t3 go it alone
When the Trent :: harrived 'ome to hold Hinglands
ISe,''
Over Johnny Bulls features there came grim smile
And he said to the South Gas he shook his huge ft
Take it mp, partner Jef-and I will assist -
Traitor JEFF danced with joy, he o happy did feel
Till the . hand was played out when he found
I agree with Leven-and to prove that he is right,
Will refer to the Cunlbe5 5land in the late fght,-
hen the AeTTfadc struck her she sunk like stone,
Which proves she want able to :. play it alone
Soon the Monitor came-all foes to resist.
As she spoke through her guns saying, II viii assiS'
Though the south the start held all the sbowers
They were rather poor cards among foreign powers,
For here is fact viii ch none will dispute
When IS knaves" not 50 trumps - they are very
poor suit J.; -
Here's a moral you see-translated it means
That knaye will not take when among Kings and
Queens! -
Then .' shuttle your cards, and '' shuttle u them
fair,
Have them eut' the Iere1 and :. dealt " on the
square
Don't deal from the bottom just TO ''turn up jack,
And don't put the - cut on top of the pack
Don't cheat in the count for 'ts not very cute
And above all the rest, you should mig suit.
Yes draw your own morals-there's plenty you'll
find,
Which applies to the duty you owe to mankind.--
You should always be ready friend to - assist
And virtue adj to humanity's list
In choosing your cOmpany-choose good or none,
And thus leave the rfciouS play it d!o,e.''
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-25

behalf of poor defenceless maiden. 1t
was signed " Several Citizens and con-
tanned one hundred dollars Shortly af-
terwards the youth who first begged me
to take up the ease called upon me with
all the money be could raise, but showed
him thatI had already been paid, and re-
fused his hard earnings. Before I left
town I was guest at his wedding-my
fair client being the happy bride.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-25
Snlveli "a ton.

Whithersoever We 60 we meet with the
sniveller- He stops US at the corner of the
streets to intrust US with his opinion. He
fears that the morals and intelligence of
the people are destroyed by the election Of
some rogue to Office. He tells US just be-
fore church. that the last sermon of some
transoendental preacher has given death
blow to religion, and that the wave of athe-
ism and pantheism are to deluge and dark
81 all the land In the time of general
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-25
Jefferson County Bank.
Sherih+s Sale,

BY viru of an execution issued out OF the Circuit
Court for the County of Jefferson and State of Wis
con>in in favo of Benjamin B. Morris and me di-
rected and delivered against the goods and chattels
lands and teuem OF Lyman Boomer L have levi
ed upon all the right title and interest which tho said
Lyman Z. Boomer had on the 18th day Of September
A D. 1859 any time thereafter in and tc the fol-
lowing described real estate situate in the City of
Watertown County Of Jetfers and State of Wi>con
70 vii TIE south west quarter of Section nine in
Town ship Eight North of Range fifteen east also the
North half of the South East quarter of the
tion and much of the South East fractional quar-
ter of section eight, town and range aforesaid lies
on the East side of Rock River and north of line
commencing at the South East corner OF said Section
eight and running North 35 degrees West to Rock
River, also the North East quarter of Section eight
aforesaid, which shall expose for sale and sell at
public auction much thereof as is necessary o
make the amount of said Judgment with interest
cost the highest bidder at the Planters Hotel
the city OF Watertown in said county Monday the
l4h day of Apri 1S62 at the hour of O'Clock the
afternoon of that day satsfy said judgment inter
est and costs. HEBER SMl III,
Dated Feb p. 1862. Sheriff jefferson County
Gill, Barber & Fribert. PlfT's Att'yS. SIS 6w
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1862-04-25

Forward-doublo- quick-march ! says
Captain Bob Shorty, with much vehe-
menee that ere young woman has been
eating onions.
Onward, right onward through the dark
ness, went the Comic Seetien of the Mack
erel Brigade, eager to engage the rebel foe
and work out the genius Of strategy, Half
an hour and another house was reached
In response to the Captains knock, son
of chivelry stuck his head out of the win
dow, and says he:
There nobody at home,
Peace, ignorancel says Captain Bob
Shorty, majestically; The United States
of America wishes to know if you have
seen any troops go by here tonight.
Yes, says the chivalry, my sister saw
company 60 up just now, I reckon.
Forward-double-quick-march! says
Captain Bob Shorty, we can catch the
Confederacy alive if we'er quick enough.
And now, my boy, the march was resuu-
ed with new vigor, for it was certain that
the enemy was right in front, and might be
strategically annihilated A long time
passed, however, without the discovery of
a soul, and it was after midnight when tie
next house was gained.
4 small black contraband came to the
door, and says he:
BY gorry. mass'r sogerum. what you
hab.
Tell me, young Christy's mincstrel, says
Captain Bob Shorty, have any troops pass
ed here tonight?
The contraband turned sumersault,
and says he:
Mars'r and misses hab seen two compa-
nies dis berry night, 50 helpum God.
Forward double-quick march says
Captain Bob Shorty. Two companies is
rather heavy for this here band of Spar
tans, but it sweet to die fer ones couu-
try.
The march went on. my boy, until We
got to the next house. where the inmates
refused to appear, but shouted that they
seen three companies go past. At this,
Captain Bob Shorty was heard to scratch
bis head in the darkness, and says he:
| This here strategy is a good thing at de-
cent odds but when it's three to one, its
more respectable to have all quiet on the
Potomac. Halt. fellow victims, and let US
wait till the daily sun is issued by the Di-
vine editor.
The Orb Of light was calmly stealing up
the east, my boy, when Captain Bob
Shorty sprang from his blanket and observ-
ed the house, before which the Comic Sec
ton was encamped. with protruding eyes
By all that's blue . says Captain Bob
Shorty, if that amt the VERY Identical
house where We saw the vinigar maiden
last night
And so it was. my boy The Comic
Section of the Mackerel Brigade had been
going round on a private race course all
night, stopping four times at the same
judges stand, and going after their own
tails like SO many humorous cats.
Strategy, my boy, is profound science,
and don't cost more than two millions a
day, while the money lasts.
Yours, in deep cogitation,
ORPHEUs G. KERR.