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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-04-24
BY THE GOVERNOR OF NORTH-CARO-
LIMA.
A PROCLAMATION,

"HEREAs, IT has BECOME APPARENT TO NE
w and to all who interested in the welfare OF The
State and who have feelings of humanity for suffering
among their felowmeu, from the cries which reach Us
from the poor all sections of the ad that starvation
will be the late Of many Of our heretofore favored people
unless the crime Of circulating IN the necessd'ies ~ tge
be arrested; and whereas u my bouuden duly 10
protect the citizens of the State of which have the honor
to be the Chief Magistrate against the evils consequent
upOu this crime, 10 The utmost Of my ability;
Now, therefore, !, 1EBUL0N B. VANCE, Governor OF
North Carolina do by and with the advice and consent
OF the Council of State issue this Proclamation
oil persons for the space of thirty days from the date
hereof from exporting any of the following articesbeyond
the limits q the State wit: any Salt Bacon, Pork
Reef Corn Meal, Flour, Wheat Potatoes, Shoes Leather
Hides, Cotton Cloth, and Yarn and Wooden Cloth
From this prohibition the following persons are to be
exempted: All QuartcrmaserS and Commissary Agents
Of the Confederate Government and of State of the
COnfederacy, exhibiting proper evidence of their oca
character. Alss all Agents of any County, District Town
or Corporation Of other States who shall exhibit satlsa
tory proof of Agency the purchase OF such articles
for such County District Town Corporation, for public
uses or for distribution at cost and transportation and
for resale profit Also all persons whether residents
or nOn-resdens of the State who purchase any of
said articles for their private of which, before the
articles are removed their eath before Justice OF the
Peace may be taken evidence The exception is TO
tend to Salt made by residents the and in
their own works. and to cargoes entering port Of this
State from abroad.
Any of said articles that may be stopped in tranStI
from borders be con6Scated TO the Of the
State. The Colonies of Militia throughout the State are
Snoined to that this Proclamation is enforced.
earnestly appeal TO all good citizens To sustain and aid
me in carrying out The object this Proclamation is design
ed as far as possible, to effect.
-, In witness whereof ZEBULoN B. VANCE Gov
nor Captain General aud Commander-in-Chief
49, hath signed these presents and caused the great
seal of the State to be affixed.
Done at City of Raleigh, thus 18th day of April
1853 and in the year Of our Independence the s7Ih
By the Governor. 2. B. VANCE.
R. H BATHS, Jr., Private Secretary.
April II, lo63.- Sl-4.
20. All papers in the State copy two weeks and sent
bills TO Executive Office.
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CHEESEMAN'S OINTMENT.

VHN II " mOST TUBULAR AND In
T. theSOuthern Confederacy IS preparedin Wilson,
N C., by THOMAS F. CHRISTIAN.
The chief object in the original manufacture of this ONT
however proved itself invaluable remedy for letter.
Scadhead cuaneous diseases in old
of twenty years standing, also Rheumatism. So speedy
has relief been found in its for itch and letter. that the
army has Of late purchased large supply for camp and
hospital use. In its application To hundred cases.
each of itch and letter but failed of Ii has
been tested horse flesh and found certain cure for
backs and shoulders In testimony of its curative powers
amount of reliable certificates could be adduced Such
is deemed out of place. the ointment when tried gives
aPe proof of its valuabeness the cure of all these all
ments. 1t be used in climate either cold or hot
rainy clear weather without any danger to the patient
This ointment is put up only by the subscriber and
glass Jars with full directions, aud will be furnished to
persons in want Of it at from dollar fS~doars
according size of JAR application accompanied with
the CASH Druggists will be furnished reasonable de-
ducti0n, bg purchasing large quantity. All orders
promptly attended to.
REFERENCES.
CHARLES F. DEEMS, ID d, Wilson, N. G.
W. g. JORDAN, Wilson, n. C.
On. W. H. HooPEE, Caswell Co., n. G.
Wilson, N. c., Feb 10, 1853. 18-6m.
TENIEE SUBSCRIBER IS AN UNDERTAKEN ALSO
II and is prepared with all the fluids requisite for dis
intering and removing dead from any battle field
any part section Of the Southern Conedeacy All per-
losing friends relatives fathers, brothers,
wishing them taken and Inferred in their family grave
yard BY Supplying TO him will at short notice. receive their
friends at any point they wish them moved.
Z. 7. CHRISTIAN, Wilson, n. O..
Feb. 10, 1888. .'saE. 81 ..E = =. l82Sm.
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KITTRELL,S SPRINGS

an THE FIRST DAY OF JUNE THIS POPULAR
" place OF SUMNER RESORT will be opened fer the
reception Of visitors.
Owing to the very great scarcity of provisions Of all
kinds, we can only accommodate a limited number of
bOarders We will every effort to render guests
comfortable and promise spare pains expense in
supplying table with the best the can pro luce
Our rates of board shall be advertised in due time
BLACKNALL co,
Propretots.
PS-A good Housekeeper wanted for the coming selstn
who has had experience in public house Si must
be ady-ke in her department and in every way compe.
tent to fill the place The best of references will b., re-
quired. None others need apply. Write immediat civ
and state how long and where been in busiue Is
the price you require, and the reference you give
u d CO.
April 81, 1885, SIT
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NOTICE.
April %, 1868.

TFHE SUBSCRIBER OWNING MILL IN THE
Eastern part of Rowan County. N c., and heretofore
kept the same public MILL" and the Governor out
of kindness to neghborheod, detailed my miller to
serve the country all around u miller. But, now my
miller has been forced away into the army leaving Is
women and children, who will suffer for the want of
Miller and in consequence of this unwaranabe proceed
ing and because it cannot be remeded and can pro-
cure no miller hereby give public notice. TO the whole
community, that my mill is no logger public MILL but
shut up for want OF miller contrary to the interests of
many poor women and children, who will have to walk
several miles to get grinding done.
will state, gave up my first miller and then my son.
who was killed near Richmond and my only, and last
son. is taken away and it his neighberhood will
not be allowed miller other settlements are. Appca
ton has been made to the proper ocer-he Secretary of
War-but no reply has been returned.
ED. RUFTY
Rowan Co., N. c., April 81, 1858. S8-Stpd
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400 REWARD.

ID ANYWAY FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD OF
III Henderson, N c., in the month of July last negro
boy SOLOMON 20 years of age, feet inches high
quite black small head and face prom nent ye and quick
or speech He is supposed have passed himself for
free boy and gone of for soldier and is
probably IN camp Said boy belongs the of Mai
a. Skinner deceased aud tine subscriber will pay the
above named reward for his apprehension aud delivery or
for bis confinement in Jail thar ahe can get him.
ELIZA f. SKINNER, Exeoutrix.
Vxford, N. U, April ~, 1865. se--9n-
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The celebrated American pedestrian Deerfoot,
ecpsed, on the 22d Of February, his former efforts
in match against time, by running eleven miles
and a half in twenty seconds less than an hour.
There were four English pedestrians who assisted
By accompanying him for mile esch in succession,
SO as 70 keep him up to the top of his speed. =.
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Valuable and Desirable Improved Real Estate
at Auction.
"lLL RE SOLD ON THE PREMISES, ON SAT-
w URDAl next, 18th April, at 10 clock, A. NJ that
valuable building site and lot Of ground the Peace
Institute and opposite the residence of A. NJ Lewis Esq.,
containing * acres more or less
The improvements consist of the usual out buildings viz
Kitchen, Sm"kehouSe. Stable &c all new and Complete
Will be added to the sale the frame Of the Dwelling de-
signed Ia be erected the lot be foundation which
is now laid) sixty thousand Bricks Window and Door
Frames Window Blinds. Glazed SASH Mantle Pieces &c.
Terms made known ON day of sale.
CREECH & LITCHFORD,
AuctIoueers.
Also fine Buggy Horse, y9ars old will be sold at
the same time and place. C. L.,
AuctiOneers.
April 22, 1868. 3S-2t.
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: FARM WANTED,

r WISH TO PURCHASE A SMALL FARM IN
II high state of cultivation, with good dwelling and
other necessary improvements, for the comfortable
mediation Of genteel family of six to eight persons b.
sides servants; with stock, crop, and farming utensils
also with bedding and all other necessary household s1t
kitchen furniture. would also wish TO hire TOR the 3D.
ance of the year. the hands to work the farm Preference
will be given to location, railroad Stau tie
NOrthCarolina Railroad. west of Raleigh or the Rich
mund and Danville Railroad South of BurkesvlIe Oh,
the Railroad being constructed from DanviiIe Gre
borough.
Address, with description of property and terms,
"REFUGEE"
GAINESVILLE, Mecklenbhrg Co., Va
Anril Z. lS63. 2A--Stni
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April 81, 1858.

BANK CAPE FEAR,l
Wilmington, April 18th, 1863.
Dividend No. IO7,
a SEMEANNUAL DIVIDEND OF PER CENT.
n has been declared by this Bank payable to Stock
holders on list May. =. G. BURR Cashier.
April IL, 1868. SIT
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VALUABLE LANDS FOR SALE IN DAVE

n HAVE TWO YALUABLE TRACTS OF LAND TAX Sst
T. sale lying in Dave CountyaS few miles OeO"
Hill; OF Hauis Ferry, the Yddkin river. ,;inr
One tract cuntains about Sag acres the other 10
abOut S00 acres adjoining each other. will sell lnt u
gether separately This land lies in healthy se ~
of country and well adapted to the raising OF gram T
bacco. Any wishing to purchase, can go anu
the same, and call TO me address me at hen IyT
N. @. A. HoH,f
Dec. 2, 1862 E~
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900 NEGROES WANTED.

3UU Z EG RUES WANTED.
FNHE UNDERSIGNED DESIRE TO HIRE THREE
II hundred hands 10 work on the grading Of the Cba'
ham Railroad
The line runs through healthy country, high Td
and all hands enpinS I'd the road will lie well fed ana
cared for We will hire either BY the month the ya
Apply to us at Cary, miles of Raleigh, at hay
wood, or Lockville, CHATHAM county, N. C.
/. N. CLEGG & CO., Contractor
REFERENCES
(. P. Battle, Pres't. Chatham r. R. Company, Raelen
and W. J. Hawkins, Rrest Raleigh CASTOR K. r. COM
psny, Raleigh.
Feb 10, 1883. l3-h
~ Richmond Enquirer, Richmond Examine, PeI IT1
burg Express, Charleston Mercury, Daily Progress WI
mingOn Journal and Fayetteville Observer will eacn ~
ser to the amount of six dollars and forward bills to OI
N C. Standard
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April 10, 1868,
NOTICE.

RY VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF granville
II County Court, held on The LIST Monday in AgrpT
1862 shall sell Saturday the I'd day of Nav 1879
credit OF six months, to the highest bidder the land
longing to the estate Of Green Staunon deceased io1
the lands of kitreils Springs, B. Y. Sims and Others
Bond and approved security required; title he'd urz
the purchase money is paid.
April TO- 1868. sc"TS SsTi
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AM" SoSthroos, hear your country eau S01 !
Let me whisper in your ear, sir,
Something that the South should hear, SAT,
of the war, of the war, Of the war m Dixie
A arorin0 curse-a burning shame, Sir
In the chorus, L will name, sir,
or the war, of the war, OF the war IN D'~'e'
CHoRus-The officers of Dixie,
Alone alonel
The glories share-the honors wear
Throughout the land OF Dixie;
IT'S so Atis sol
Throughout the land Of Dixie
Swelling round with gold-lace plenty,
See the gay, "brass button gentry"
Ofth war, &C.
Solomon in all his splendOrs,
Was scarce srrayed like these defenders,
Ofthe wat, &c:
CHoRus-The officers of Dixie, &C.
10 cities, sir, it is alarming
To see them round the hotels swsrming-
Of the war, &c
And at each little !" one horse town." sir,
See the " birds" how they "fy round, !" sir
OF the war, &c:
CHoRus-The officers Of Dixie, &c.
On the steamboat-in the cars, sir,
Deep respect is shown the "6ars," sir,
Of the war, &C.;
And if "stGr" or two is sported,
See how "the elephant" is cOurted-
Of the war, &C.:
CHQRUs-The officers of Dixie, &c.
Should grand soiree be given,
The I" braided lions" take the even
Of the war, &C..
Mol mol the privates are not slishted,
They can't expect to be invited
Of the war, &c.
CHoRus-The officers OF Dixie, &c
The ladies, bless the darling creatures,
Quite diStort their pretty features
Of the war, &c.
And say q know you've seen it done, sir)
They'll have an officer or none, sir,
or the war, &c:
CHoRUs-The officers of Dixie, &c.
And if when death-shots round US rattle,
An officer is killed IN battle
Or the war, &C.;
Bow the martyr is lamented!
Crhis is rIght-we've not dissented)-
OF the war, &C.:
CHoRCs-The officers Of Dixie, &c.
But only speak of it to show, sir,
PriUateS" are not "hOnored" so, sir;
OF the war, &c;
No mufaed drum-no wreath Of glory
If one dies proclaim the story
Of the war, &C.:
In Dixe's land in every way, sir,
Fuss and feathers win the day." sir
fthe war, &c;
For with all sexes, sizes, ages,
How the "gold lace fever" RACES
Ofthe war, &c:
CHoRUs-The officers of Dixie, &C.
List the moral of my song, sir
In Dixie there Is something wrong" sir
Of the war, &c;
" As all that glitters is not gold, sir,
Read and ponder what I've told, sir
Of the war, &C..
CEoRus-The officers of Dixie,
Alone alonel
The glories share-the honors wear
Throughout the land Of Dixie,
IT'S so It's so!
Throughout the land of Dixie.
Fort CasNell, N. C., April, 1868.
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April Z, 1853.
MONEY LOST.


oST, ON THE NIGHT OF TIE ODD OF MARI,
H last, at the North Carolina Depot Raleigh, men,
randum book, containing the following pabers A, a.,
recoiieeted Certificate from the Treasurer No. +.
issued nth September, lS62 10 Samuel J, Cn,wG,5 ,
SloO0, eight per cent. bond some $3.50 in State Trs
notes, fnudabIe in six and eight per cent bonds Eor
hundred dollar, three fifty and some twenty dollar q
iederate bills and between forty and sixty dollars IN S.
bank blis. My name Capt John L. Murray, Co. Z. /.
n T. volunteers was also in the book also a pare,
the book relieving me of my command in said rprmeI,
hereby warn all persons from trading for the IL
certificate. as have applied for duplicate OF the sam
ANY information concerning this loss NAV be LEFT Y
the Editor of the Standard and satisfactory reward
be paid for the recovery of the memorandum book p
and money. JOHN A. MURRAY
= April 10, 1863. S6,-w6swStnS
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TENHAT WELL KNOWN HOUSE AND LOT IN ME, lid
n Eastern part of the City of Raleigh, recently and
by Mr. John Hutchrs Thehosse contains q roon s M.
all the necessary oulh uses For terms aPp8 %pIsS
'dersgned. j. r. a: I'd
Raleigh, March Is, 1883.
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$50 REWARD,

I'D ANYWAY FROM THE SUBSCRIBER on The
IA 18th of October. negro boy IVES. Said boy IS vel
black, abOnt 80 years of age, feet or inches nsp
will pay the above reward for his apprehenS0nso "
may get him, or for his de livery to at Oak Ridge Tp
ford County, N. e. THOMAS GRAHAnc:
JAN %, 1853. s-h
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CITY BATTALION.
LAST (,HANrE EnGI S,I,,crH

- -. n oIt OOtFoChIFIN.
HAVING BEEN AUTHORIZED TO RAISp Io,.,
" Pany to be attached to Major Eiott's CITY R .V'
Goth Val invite the attention of all rersns
Consumption (bore being enFOLisd and oib,s :,
chance UtJ"ining good company for special Sr,, u
around Richmond This Battalion is pernsnar,I u u
ed in Barracks at Richmond $50 bounty and gco ' a.
ing gwen; quarters and ratIons furnished irOu j,y
enlistment; also, transportation.
Address WI. Fl. ALLISON
Capt. and Recruiting Oiicgr.
City Battalion, hicLnlund, Y,
April Z, 1858. 2q-wIsrrI;;,t
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200, 900 ACRES OF LAND FOR SALE Al
AUCTION.

TINE FLORIDA, ATLANTIC AND GULF CENTRAL
IL Railroad Company has 200 900 acres of LAND, wbt
was appraised in 1899, and conveyed to two Trustees
secure the payment of Free Land Bonds issued BY Tie
Company; which shall offer FIR sale at Lake City o.
Wednesday the 18th cf May, 1858
These lands are valuable for purposes of cutiratCn
(many OF theu) others for timber turpentine and tar
situated in the most heahfu portion of the State and
offer great inducements to persons disposed to nTei
money in lands Private sales will be made until the d
of sale. WIN. D. JEFFREIS,
Agent of Trustees
March q, 1858. 26-w&swtd
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NEW AUCTION AND COMMISSION HOUSE.
CREECH & LITCHFORD.
XATE HAVE THIS DAY FORMED A CO-PART-
w nership in the general Auction and Commission
Business viz for the sale of
Goods, Wares and Merchandise, Real and Per.
sOnal Property, sc.
Our store is large and commodious, fronting Fay
eeve aud Iarge Streets in the of the business
part of the City, and universally conceded TO be The best
location in the place for our business.
Both of having been for past engaged
in the merchandise and auction business latter
selves that make it TO the interest Of parties to
make their oOnsignmentS TO for either private commits
sion auction sales.
We refer 10 the entire business community Of this place
A. CREECH,
J. J. LITCHF0RD.
Raleigh, n. c.. April 81, 1868. S3-tf.
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PENS E0R RE,1r
I56 BALES OF CoTTo,
PILES, FISTULA, JUNIORS
Ulcerations of the Womb, Spermator,
philitic AffectinnS EOl[RQa,

R.,J. A. CLOPTON, OF HUNTSvurD
do1.n VIII be in Raleigh the first of July where h.
for Piles, and guarantees perfect cure ii sucO,
Piles, where the Tumors come down when s e'sy e
operated with perfect success few DAYS aro At Stool
Al yeas standing, his s-cOmiug down ss :" ess
large TEA M cup st every stool Those who dqbt ry
DIR. q. operated on some desperate cases in S.r,
year. one OF them is known 20 every citizen If Ss
Ladies of the City and vicinity will De vis;5
homes He will be in Salisbury the first of rN al Tie
borough the 18th of June. 'uue' GresH
March 90, 1868.
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NOTICE.


TIME SUBSCRIBER HAVING, AT THE MARCH
Il term, A D. 1853, of the Court of Pleas and Quarter
Sessions of the County of Lenoir, n. c. qualified Ad-
mnistatOr of the estate of Dr. Samuel E. Chapman
ceased late Of the County of Craven N c. hereby gives
notice TO all persons indebted to the said deceased to
immediate payment aud those having claims against said
deceased 10 present them for payment within the pre-
scrbed by law this notice will be plead in bar of their
recovery.
Also at the late residence of said Samuel E. Chapman in
the County of Aamance n. c. Monday 2ith) twenty
seventh day of April next WILL his administrator ex-
pose to public sale to the highest bidder the perShabe
pre- pery belonging to the estate viz horses hogs cattle
two Nurse wagun baroGche household and kitchen
furniture &c, DC. will also, at the time hire for
the remainder of this year, few slaves. among them
good blacksmith For all sums of ten dollars and under
cash. above that credit of six months for with
approved security The property will be delivered
unit! the terms are fully complied with.
a. I. jenkins, Admir-.
Alamance Co., n. c., March 90, 1863 27-9t.
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DESIRABLE TOWN PROPERTY FOR


SALE.
TFHE SUBSCRIBER OFFERS FOR SALE HIS
Il house and lot in Greensborough N c. The lot con-
ains two acres, well improved The dwelling is COM
modious. well built house in good repair with all
sary outbudings. For full particulars apply to or ad-
dress j. E.. TH0M, P. NJ
GreensbOruugh N. C.
Jan. 30, 1883. loft.
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ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD
ID UNAWAY FROM THE SUBSCRIBER ON SUS
IA day the 26th of January last my negro boy mans
feet or inches high Is or 20 years old and suppose
to weight about 4u pounds. He has heavy head Of ha
and talks short when questioned, and has down Oa-
No doubt he is trying TO pass for free boy.
will give the above reward for him delivered TO me-
Prospect HILL CasFell County, or confined in any jail
get him. F. L. WARREN
CaswelI Co March 97 1896 26-w&SWt
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WANTED.

WANTED,
% AAAA TO 5000 LBS. OF FODDER, FOR
eDeUVO which will pay the highest market price,
delivered II Raleigh, or will haul it myself
ALSO,
20 or 80 barrels of CORN. Apply to
j. G. BROMELI,
Or NJ. Il. BROWN.
Raleigh, n. c., April II, 1858. 82-ff
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&c AR!
1n HHDS. GOOD BROWN SUGAR
AU For sale by
Greensboro, N. c., April 7, 1859. A. "lLL4Rs
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NORTH-CAROLINA POWDER MANUFAC.
CURING COMPANY.
TENHE MILLS OF THIS COMPANY, LOCATED IL
u miles west of Charlotte upon the Catawba River are
in full operation with good supply of material All
orders from section of the Southern COnrderacy for
fine rife and sporting Powder, also orders from Rail-
road Contractors Miners and others for Blasting Powder
will be promptly filled. Address
s. W. DAVIS, Prest
. Charlotte, N C. e
March 81, ls6S. 2f-lm
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w. F.. BASON, NJ. D., Dentist.

(oFPICE OVER Mr.. PEScUDS.)
NJ B. PERSONS CALLING ON THE ABOVE DU
lS ring his absence, will be notified of his return
leaving their with DR.. Perry or by addressing bin
through the Post Office, Raleigh, n. C.
Raleigh, March 81, 1888 l4-h
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TEA.
000 LBS. GOOD BLACK AND GRppr
~OU For sale by "EEES Z.
Greensboro, N. G., April Z, 1853. a. "llLARS
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once more on the walls of Sumter, and float un-
disturbed in the harbOr of Charleston
All around the skies are Frightening. The
rebels are being driven to their last refugees.
The Government is stronger than before. Its
treasury is full. Gold Is dropping, IS 30,
81, 81, 81 %. Six months ago il was 81 rs,
and rebel sympathizers said it would go up out
of sight. Blu it has since come down, down,
and is now cheaper than at any time within two
years. 1t begins to come to us from abroad
and will soon seek investment in Government
Bonds, at premium. All the signs are now
IN our favor, aud the backbone of the rebellion
seems, at last, about broken. Even the spite
full struggles of the rebel sympathizers in our
great ties, stirring up riotous demonstrations
against the draft, cannot long postpone the col
lapse of treason. Let US all but stand steadily
and firmly together, yield not an inch of our
advantage to the rebels, North or South, and
We may look confidently for the blessings of
peace to soon visit our distracted country.