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LANES MARTIN, va. RICHApn -

TAMES MARTIN, VS.. RICHARD
% ker, Admir-. of Thomas Martin and Others D. Fan.
for distribution of the personal estate Of Thos
James Martin and others vs.. the heirs Of Tbomaa
Petition for sale and partition of real estate of Sa
Martin. VI H.,
The bills set forth that in August 1852 Tbos IT,
Halifax County, n G., died intestate and wionaf
aged about ninety years, leaving real and personuI %
which devolved on his heirs and distributes whs e
c1llateral kindred; that William Martin, the are
the interstate died in said county of Ha!iEr
years ago and left twelve children to wit. Wat SIKH
Peggy. Bartholomew, Jesse, Mary Ann, Catbs",iliam
Lucy, Thomas (the ntestate Ambrose, Betsr JOIN
(he Plaintiff That all Of them died before "a James
except said James, that of the others the dsae
the said William, Jr Henry Martin Of t5e q
Warren, and the issue of John his brother wb County
cled in Louisiana in 1885, that said Pepov ued d0n
Thomas Kelly, whose issue and descendant ar,ied Obs
ts Mary Carter Martha Kelly, Peggy wife ne plain
Walker, Of Halifax county, and the defepd,n SShl
Kelly of Tennessee that Mary Ann only descens'M Map
living is the plaintiff Mary Kelly that BARTHOLOMEW Nov
and John married and removed from the State TO
or Tennessee, but whether they had issue nv,
that Catharne Lucy Ambrose and Betsy died
The bills seek distribution of the nersn.1
and partition and sale of the real estate and dsoa
OF the heirs and distributes and aege that No ;O
ton has been received of the descendants of said Bsnbn
NEW, Jesse and John or their issue within twentv
and demand that If any of them be alive tbev ds0saa
themselves Also, that all nonresident defendants '
themselves parties or decree pro contesso will bs
against them and the causes be heard ex parts AZ tn
August "a, 1868. 6s~wS ~ sae'
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JUSTICE TO THE DocroRs.-It is quite common for
fippant writers to make ungenerous filings at the
medical profession. A pleasing writer thus takes
up the pen in behalf Of the disciples of Esculapius:
and suffering. Day and night they have to 60 at
the call of tie invalid often without fee reward,
and not unrequently have to furnish their patients
with medicine and with nourishment Ifthey bleed
wealthy patient occasionally, no fault ought to be
found Of it because the poor ones bleed them at all
times. If they fail to make cures, it is because they
are human and if they commit errors, ,let them be
censured only by those who are free from fault
Did it ever occur to invads how important it is to
call in their doctors at an early hour Of the morn
ing, and how much Of his time might be saved by
SO doing Failing to observe this rule, doctor may
hsvsto make adozen trips in the course Of the same
down. when his health might be preserved if his pa
ITEMS were only systematic in their demands upon
his time
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MAJOR GENERAL GILMER.-Oficial notice is given
of the assignment Of Major General j. F. Gilmer
to duty in this Military Department as second in
command to General Beauregard.
At grave crisis in the history Of Charleston, an
officer high in the confidence Of the Confederate
Government, and Of military knowledge, prudence
and experience, has been added to the group of
Generals to whom the defence Of the city has been
entrusted
Jeremy F. Gilmer is native of North. Carolina,
from which State he received an appointment as
Cadet at West Point in 1886. He graduated fourth
in bis class, and in 1889 was commissioned Second
Lieutenant Of Engineers in the q. S. Army. For
time he acted as Professor Of Engineering at the
West Point Academy. at the time of the seces.
sion Of the Southern States, he had risen to the
rank of Major Of Engineers, and was on duty in
California. He promptly resigned his commission
and returned to the South, joining General Sydney
johnson at Bowling Green. He served upon the
staff of General johnson as Major and Chief Of Eng
ne,,,s participating in the defence Of Forts Henry
and lsons.lson, and in the battle of Shiloh. Upon
tho fall &C General johnson in the last named con-
flict he ~. ordered to Richmond, and placed at the
head If H.. IA, -ineer Bureau, with the rank of Col
onel which nos ION he has held up to the date Of
biz spno;ntment = !, " days ago. as Major General
We CORDIALLY com y, I'd General Gilmer to the
esteem and support of +. p'op''' '''''0''
Mercury. ITS
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FROM TENNEssEE--TnE EVACUATION OF Knox
vlLLE-The evacuation Of Knoxville, noticed in this
paper yesterday, is confirmed. The citizens nearly
all left, taking with them what they could ofhouse-
hold furniture. A gentleman who left the city al
ter its evacuation, describes it as presenting most
lonely appearance the houses being all closed and
hardly living thing in the streets save few stray
dogs, whose masters bad left them in the hurry OF
departure The occupation Of the city by the enc
my is not yet certain, though it is stated that a
small scouting party has reached the place. All
the Government stores were shipped from the city
in safety. There is no Geographic communication
direct With Knoxville, the Geographic operator hav
ing left there two or three days ago, The people
from Loudon county, below Knoxville, are bringing
their negroes and chattes with them to Bristol on
the Virginia line.
Burnside's force is reported to be 80, O0O though
the report is thought to be exaggerated. He was
in Loudon county, about twentynine miles from the
city on Monday.
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the future but BY the pasti And how, then, can
We be expected To- chain our thoughts and our
speech to the ear of Cabinet when every material
prediction of all it's members for the last three years
has been demonstrated to be wrong and visionary
tice and action they have proved but little better.
And yet We are told to keep silencs-to send our
sons and go ourselves t0sthe battlefield (for our
counsel is not asked for) and fight we are directed
and die without murmur, lest it should embarrass
the wise plans and strategic movements issuing
from the nfallible wisdom of the President and his
Cabinet Sir, hope little of this sort of embar'
rassmsnt will be of service. 1t may force little
practical wisdom unto the powers that be- and make
them more chary how they needlessly embarrass
their fellow men. COLONUS.
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FOr tne StanuarU
PUBLIC MEETING IN MOORE COUNTY.

In accordance with previous notice. portion of the cit
zens Of Moore county met in public council August 2sth
appointed Chairman, and JAS D. Thomas Secretary.
The Chairman explained the object of the meeting and
appointed Allen Jones, T. NJ G. Williamson and William
Copeland committee to draft resolutions
The committee reported through their chairman the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions:
WHEREAS, We avalng ourselves of the privilege guar
aneed to by the Bill of Rights to consult together for
the common good and to inquire into grievances and
to ask for redress Of the sae do most respectfully say
that we are opposed the present wicked and reckless
South and that too to crafty the indicative hate of the
wicked abotiOnsts the side and the hot headed
und needless secessonsts on the oher therefore, be it
Resolued, That for speedy termination Of it
that cannot for moment, entertain the belief tho the
good people Of either section desire the shedding of
much blood and bringing such terrible calamity
people as bound to be done should this war continue
ResoIced, That we are opposed to the law commonly
known the tthng law that taxes the farmer heavily
while monopolzers and spectators are only nominsy
Resoloed That respectfully suggest that His Excel
!sncy, Gov. Vance, will allow more to leave the
state until the other States shall furnish their proportion
Of men.
ResOpsd That have learned with pleasure that John
Devereu1 thng master for this State refuses accept
the appointment that thanks rendered to him
Resoosd That grieved to learn that our brave
boys have been again placed in the hckes of the fight
while others from localities responsible for bringing the
the ceusure Of all fair minded men; that it behooves the
people to look well to all aspiring to public trust at
this trying crisis in our country's history.
,ResolsAd, That utterly deny the charge alleged
against portion of the people of this section by party
and unfeeng press alleging among other things that
ere ia favor Of deserton from the army but do insist
that opposed to such wholesale slaughter has
been visited upon our eow-citizens which has been the
case in almost all the battles that have been fought
Resoced That in favor Of free and full discus
sion of the great matters st ISSUE and to give full scope
the recommend to people our section to sub
scribe for the Raleigh SanGsrd and PrOgrsss that the
Editors ef said deserve the thanks of every true
lover OF Els country for the manly and independent
pursued by the ia asserting the rights of the people, and
In condenninI and exposing the i'll treatment received by
our braye boys in this disastrous war.
RssOlutd, That these proceedings be published in the
Standard and Progress and all other papers who approve
these resolutions.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
10HN B. COLE, Chm'n.
: j. D. THOMAS, Secy,
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For the Standard.
PUBLIC MEETING IN WAKE COUNTY.
HENRY READ, Sec'y

At public meeting in White Oak district, Wake coun-
t on the 18th August Jarrott Broadwel was called to
the Chair and William links appointed Secretary After
the chairman appointed the following gentlemen com.
mtee to draft resolutions expressive Of the sentiments of
the meeting viz: F. G. Moring. j. R. Whitehead, John
BaucOm w. b. Olive and Edmund Parker, who having re.
tired short time reported the following resolutions
which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS The people have the right to meet and con.
suit all measures calculated to their rights and
liberties; therefore
Rsolued That We aporton of the people of Wake couu
ty c. believe that the rights of the people Of this State
stroyed and whereas there strong disposition mani
Tested the part of Jefferson Davis and the authorities at
Richmond to disregard the rights of this and other States
Resooed That Judge Pearson and others who have ta
ken bold and independent stand to sustain the rights of
the people, are deserving Of our lasting gratitude.
Resolued, That most heartily endorse every word
contained in article signed Davidson which appeared
in the Sta1dard, OF August 5th.
Resolved, That the present bloody and inhuman war
has ragged long without profit or benefit to the
South therefore call the people to meet in public
meetings and their utmost endeavors to obtain
ton of hosities and termination of this cruel war in
lasting peace.
to the gross insults heaped upon by officials at Rich.
mond, at home; and appeal to the Governor and
Editors take bold stand for the rights and liberties of
the people, and to this end we pledge our lives and prop
erty in their defence.
Resolued, That we are free people, and will not SUBJ
nit to any tyranncal power, either at home abroad
Sote0 lnat we are opposed 10 any man OF SET oI meu
that opposed to free speech and freedom Of the press
two of the greatest bulwarks of liberty.
Resooed That opposed to martial law, or sus-
pension of the writ of habeas corpus.
Resoiued, That for peace. any terms that will
not ensave degrade US.
Rssoved That respectfully suggest to the people Of
meetings. early day. for the better maturing Of
plan for general concert Of action with brethren Of
other sister States Of this 0oedeacy, entertaining Ne
opinions expressed in the above resolutions.
Resoued That most heartily endorse the Of
W. w. Holden in maintaining the rights of the people, and
pledge lives and property TO his support against
mob law any thing else.
Resolged, That John Spelman and John Syme be re:
questsd to attend to their own business.
Rcsoued That these proceedings be published in the
Standard with request that al other papers publish
them that are favorable peace the terms that
they express.
WILLIAM JINKs, Sec.
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take position upholding and defending the Liberties Oh
the people of the State, pedgng our lives our fortunes
and our sacred honor in her defence whether against
Rsslued That the course Of the Confederate govern
ment towards North Carolina from the beginning OF tne
war has been anything but fair and honorable and ina.
act done to honor the valor patriotism Of her cons
Rso!oed That we approve the removal OF the
as chief tithing-man. g..
Resolved That we are willing to pay any reasonable tax
in Confederate currency, but we are to payg
any part of produce tax, and that we nope Tue
administration at Richmond will repeal that act.
scripts very closely while believe the law in other STATES
has been only partially executed are opposed 70 semi
ing any more men, at least until all other states nave
furnished their equal quota according to population.
ResoLusd That for speedy aud permanent peace
that will guarantee to US our rights and liberties
es0esd That We agree to abide BY majority o, sns
voters of North Carolina any plan that may be deVseo
in convention assembled or otherwise.
eso'ced That We enlightened and intelligent people
will never submit to be ensaved or annexed to any ioregn
Resoloed That we hate tyranny and OPPRESSION for we
had be slaves in New York in
in the United States Us in the Confederacy.
the best thing the people of Carolina could 40 Wouo
be to in for the Constitution as it is and the Union as
Rssolu4d That W. W. Holden is the ablest and bodest
defender of rights and liberties and that We pieage
ourselves to stand firm to him in the course ne mas taken
in defence Of rights and liberties Therefore we say
to him to stand firm TO his post and to cry aloud and spare
not
Resousd That other districts and counties hold similar
meetings.
Rsso1ued That opposed to any more men going,
only such cry out the last man and last dollar VIZ
think if that be the there will 90 but few men,
Resoped That the proceedings of this meeting be sent
to the Editor of the Raleigh Standard with request that
he publish the same
There were three or four Destructves in the meeting
and they behaved themselves tery respectfully aud spoke
very avorby Of all the resolutions passed with the ex
ception of one two small points.
We have neglected to state that the meeting opened
with prayer by the Rev. Henry Carmen:
J. G. TUCKER, Chm.
HENRY READ, Sec'y.
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THE EVIDENCES OF DIsLoYALTY.

The exhibitions Of rage and blind fanaticism with
which we meet of late, very justly remarks the 20
lumbus Sum- in some of the organs of the State Ex-
ecutive are well calculated to excite comment
With some of these writers, we are on intimate
terms Of personal friendship and desire to remain
So We have always conceded to them the right to
believe that Joseph E. Brown is the greatest man
in the Confederacy fthey find such course of think
ing consistent with their convictions and personal
interests. They can write eulogiums upon his pat.
riotsm sing peans to his obstinacy, and adore him
to their hearts content for anything to the
contrary. They may even fall down and worship
him if they think their spiritual welfare demands it.
We shall not fall out with them because we can't
think precisely they do. They have the right to
order their own form of worship and it is neither
our province nor pleasure to modest them in it
But then, they must not get intolerant They
must not conclude that mere opposition to their
man Brown is treason. They must not denounce
snch man as Judge Cabiness and others as Lin
colnites and reconstructionsts merely because pa
per not in the interests of the Brown party suggests
their names as suitable candidates for Governor.
Chesterfield has somewhere said that all violent ex.
hibtions are impolie Franklin once said that rage
and epithets the universal arguments of the ad-
vocate of bad and desperate cause. Curb your
temper gentlemen, some Of you are getting old
enough to learn selEcontrol Possess your souls in
patience quit branding everybody with treason, who
can't think just as you do, and above all don't make
it business to abuse and denounce indiscriminate.
ly every man who may be spoken of as a probable
candidate against your man Brown. You must re-
member, gentleman, there are great many loyal
and intelligent men in Georgia who cannot recog
nze Josephs right to life estate in the Executive
Office as you do. Mere opposition to Your man
Brown is by no means primo tacie evidence Of trea
son. much less is it an overt act of disloyalty you
| seem to think.
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MILTON ON HIS LOSS OF SIGHT.
By AN OXFORD (ENG) STUDENT.

l am old and blind!
Men point at me as smitten by Gods frown;
Afflicted and deserted of my kind,
Yet l am not cast down.
am weak, yet strong;
Imurmur not that no longer see;
Poor, old, and helpless, the more belong,
Father Supreme! to Thee.
o, merc;fu! One!
When men are farthest then thou art most near;
When friends pass by, my weaknesses to shun,
Thy chariot hear.
Thy glorious face
Is leaning toward me, and its holy light
Shines in upon my lonely dwelling place
And there is no more night
On my Bonded knee,
recognize Thy purpose, clearly shown;
My vision Thou hast dimmed, that may see
Thyself, Thyself alone.
have nought to fear;
This darkness is the shadow of thy wing:
Beneath it l am almost sacred-here
Can come no evil thing.
Oh! seem to stand
Trembling, where foot of mortal ne er hath been.
Wrapped in the radiance from thy sinless land,
Which eye hath never seen.
Visions come and go;
Shapes of Respondent beauty round me throng,
From angel lips seem to hear the flow
Of soft and holy song.
1t is nothing now,
When Heaven is opening on my sightless eyes,
When airs from Paradise refresh my brow,
The earth in darkness lies.
In pure Cline
Ny being fills with rapture-waves of thought
Roll in upon my spirit-strains sublime
Break over me unsought
Give me now my lyrel u.
l feel the STRINGS of gift divine;
Within my bosom CLOVIS unearthly fire
Lit by no skill Of mine.
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PUBLIC MEETING IN sTANLY COUNTY.

At public meeting held at Big Lick, Stanly County,
on Friday the 28th August 1885, some SIX or seven hum
dred persons were present. including gentlemen and Ia
a large number of gray beaded men. y = -
The object Of the meeting being understood to be peace
nesting on motion, Tucker was called to the Csair
roughs, Lloyd Hakeock, L. c. Norton, j. g. Gilbert e.
H. Hinson, John Huneycut, appointed COMMITTEES
to DRAFT resolutions expressive of eme who having re-.
unanimously adopted: '.'
have every reason to feel devouty thank.
ai 70 almighty God for the many privileges advantages
can form q government, therefore, beit
e'sss Mhsrsas the tina has arrived thst every true
eno o. hoefy sho.d exercise the right which ID guar.
Anieed nnder the Constitution Of "a en-
5sss nus opinion with regard to the public rood and
peops s sse ss q sas opinioa that s coton
liberty to Dc willing TO adopt some method and 70 mt
NJ TSst % .soP s wicked apd bloody war
III fesofsf 1na IN dstsace Of ghts md Liberties va
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WINTER SHoEs.-Hall's Journal Of Health gives
the following sensible advice: Like the gnarled
oak that has withstood the storms and thunderbots
Of centuries man himself begins to die at the extrem
tiles. Keep the feet dry and warm, and we may snap
our fingers in joyous triumph at disease and the
doctors. Put on two pairs of thick wooden stock
ings but keep this to yourself; go to some honest
son Of St Crispin and have your measure taken for
stout pair of winter boots or shoes shoes are
better for ordinary everyday use, they allow the
ready escape Of the odors, while they strengthen
the ankles, accustoming them to depend on them
selves. "A very slight accident is sufficient to cause
asprained ankle to an habitual boot wearer Besides,
a shoe congresses less, and hence admits of more
vigorous circulation of blood. But wear boots
when you ride or travel. Give direction, also, to
have no cork or India rubber about the shoes, but
have placed between the layers of the soles, from
out to out piece of stout hemp, or tow linen
which has been dipped in melted pitch. This Is ab.
solutely impervious to water-does not absorb
particle-while we know that cork Does and after
awhile become 'soggy' and damp for weeks When
you put them on for the first time, they will feel
= as easy as an cid SHOE and you may stand on
damp places for hours with impunity."'
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August 10, 1868.

ITO THE VOTERS OF THE FOURTH
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.-The undersigned
Congressional District the Of Lieut.. THOMAS C.
FULLER as fit person to represent them in the next
Congress Lieut.. Fuller has consented to allow his
tobe used by his friends These times when platforms
are not needed all who know Lieut. Fuller know that he
is fully capable of filling the position with honor to him
we'll in this war; for after ezhaustne all to a,I retain
old Union in its perfection, he of the FIRST
after Ihncons Proclamation, to volunteer private in
the army, in which he is now serving an officer.
MANY CITIZENS.
July "a, 1868. GO-tf