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For the Standard.

TOT tue OtanuaTQ.
Mr. HOLDEN Thinking you would like to hear
from this part OF the world, and especially to
what concerns the good old North State, drop you
few lines. Old North Carolina holds her own
here, as she does every where. Her sons may be
found in arms for the South under the flag of every
Southern State. Among them, Mr.. r. G. Shepard,
nephew of the distinguished lawyer r, NJ. Shepard,
who died several years ago in New Orleans, is now
private in the artillery, in Florida, and has done
the country much service. Bob, as we call him
Familiarity. has cousin by the name Of William
Shepard in the army in North Carolina or Virginia
who learn is also promising youth. And my
old chum at Chapel Ill., F. j. Shepard now of
Mississippi, believe, is also in the service.
might mention many Others but these occur to me
as being of my particular acquaintance either per-
sop4lly or by family
The old North State has done much-perhaps
more for the achievement Of our indie pendence than
any other State, and is not always boasting of it
either.
The course pursued by the Standard-that is, to
preserve liberty at hsme while fighting for it abroad
meets my hearty appreciation.
MIDDLE FLORIDA.
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1t is always gratifying to us to hear that natives
of our good old State, or their descendants, are
quitting themselves well, whether under our flag
or the flags Of other States. Our correspondent
i" Middle Florida" mentions three young men,
tShepards) all of them, we believe, nephews of
our respected townsman, James B. Shepard, Esq.
We need not add that General Petigrew, also a
nephew of Mr.. Shepard, and brother of William S.
Pettigrew, Esq, the member of the Convention
from Washington County, Is a native of this State.
He already has name in our annals which is des-
tined to occupy still prouder position the roll
of fame. The Shepard family is doing its full share
in this war.
1t is truly said by our correspondent, that the
sons of the old North State may be found in arms
under the flag Of every Southern State
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MIDDLE FLORIDA.
For the Standard.

For the Standard
Mr.. HOLDEN knowing you to be the soldiers
and peoples friend. and noticing in your issue of
the 7th instant article purporti0g to be appeal
in behalf of the women engaged in working for the
clothing department OF State service, weS fOrciby
struck with the great necessity of increasing their
pay. There is no branch of service in our govern
ment so meritorous, and yet poorly remunerated.
The question of raising the prices Of these women
has been agitated before the department, and it is
understood that Gov Vance favored an increase.
1t is hoped the department, for the cause of our
country and especially for the maintenance of these
women and their little ones, will increase their
wages, so as to place them in living condition
whilst the struggle goes on for our delverance and
independence.
The bare consideration of Seventy.five cents for
pound of bacon, four dollars for buShel of meal,
and above all forty dollars for a barrel of -four,
ought at once to convince every observaut mind Of
the need of an increase in the wages of these noble
women. Cannot you, Mr. Editor, urge a plea for
them? No man can fail to see the claims they have
upon the country for it.
Is it popular to effect this changoSin their favor
Who is affected by it, Nobody but the tax payers;
and it is he who most desires increase OF their
wages. He is not opposed to being taxed in future
to pay for the labor of his mother daughter, wife,
or sister, executed for the benefit of the careworn
soldiers of his own State. These women toll night
and day foB the pitiful Of about three dollars
week. Let their wages be increased-they are
needy, and what they are now receiving for their
work will not feed and clothe, much less furnish
them with fuel with which TO bake their bread.
The cause for which they are laborng demands this
change in price for their benefit. Wherefore let
not deaf be longer turned to their earnest en-
treaties and wants. CONSERVATIVE
Raleigh, Feb % 1868.
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The Latest News.

Tho immersion prevails that small Yankee force
Ill, remains in the region about Fredericksburg
Tno,, have been removed to Washington City,
r,rirass Monroe, Newport News and Suffolk. A
80 CONTAMINATION of the army of the Potomac must
.,La Mace before an advance can be made.
The Yankee steamer, Queen of the Vest, which
nossed our batteries at Vicksburg, week or two
aro was captured last week on Red River, in an
ot,ampt to attack 'our Notifications After brief
c,rnonading she struck her colors, and our officers
boarded her, but took only IS prisoners, the rest
having effected their escape. The Queen Of the
Vtst is said to be bu: slightly injured, and will
conn he at work under the Confederate flag. Our
naval and land forces in the west seem to be at
work.
yicksburg and Port Hudson so far have success
G,R resisted the attacks OF the enemy.
The peace movement in the Northwest continues
"a attract attention last accounts arrangements
rpre making for the Conyention of several States
At Frankfort Ky. In the meantime, we observe
the A5otionists are moving also in the Northwest
The papers, however, indicate a growing dissatis-
faction with the war and its conduct by Lincoln.
This UNSATISFACTORY 10 LOI SOhhhSu ~ SAiS ON"iN
Gratis. Prominent black Republicans are openly
demanding peace Indeed the desire for sePara-
ton and for peace is evidently stronger among the
black Republicans than among the Democrats.
The Yankee expedition against Charleston and
Savannah, it appears, is failure. Foster and
Hunter we're euarreing about rank, and the British
steamer Petrol having left Charleston it is believed
the attack will not he made as it is understood she
was to remain there In the event of an attack.
The late news from Europe encourage the idea
that the Emperor Of France will not be idle IN
American affairs, because Of the rejection OF his
proposition. The emancipationists of England in
the meantime are becoming more outspoken in
their sympathies for the Lincoln government
A railroad train with freight and passengers on
the Railroad from Meridian, Miss, to Chunky
bridge while crossing, the bridge fell in, precpta
ting four cars into the stream. 1t is reported that
from fifty to one hundred were drowned
Everything appears to be quiet on our coast
There are but few Yankees at Newbern, Washing
ton or the Northeastern Counties Can nothing be
done to relieve the suffering people in that region
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IMPORTANT SALE,

an WEDNESDAY,. THE 18th DAY OF MARCH
" next, at the late dwelling house of Peeg Rogers de-
ceased shall sell at public auction, credit of six
months the perishabe property belonging to the estate of
my ntestae, consisting of large assortment of House
Stock of every description among which is very supe
ror Stallion Of the Morgan stock, years DID, and
jack not inferior to in the county, six
years old several valuable Horses and Mules large
Der Of Hogs and valuable Cattle Wagons Carts and vari
Gus other riding vehicles. Also. hundred bales of
Cotton and q of Racksmith's Tools shall also at
the close of the SALE hire out for the balance f the
some thirty likely negroes men, women boys and girls.
posed Of
Bond with approved security will be required.
GEO. w. THOMPSON, Admir-.
Wake Co., Feb. "a, 1868 9-w3tpd.
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The De.tructives in the Legislature.

The Editor of the Greensborough Patriot, who is
a member of the.present Legislature, and close
and intelligent observer says:
There but few set speeches made In either House,
during the session; and feel that safe in
sating that at least wOthrdS Of the time scent in
htless debate, by the Destructive party, who c0ns
tuted not more than one-hird Of the members The De-
sructiEe leaders udge PerSOn) and his followers used
all The factous opposition that parliamentary tactics could
suggest to emban and delay many of the most npor
ta measures brought forward And in every instance
where effort made to uphold aud sustain the supre
macy of civil law and Constu ona freedom military
desPosm the whole Destructive party voted to supersede
cyIl lawb by military rule; confirming what have here
tofOre SAID that civil liberty would not be safe in their
hands
The personal liberty BILL which passed both Houses by
large nortes will be found in the PLrit day 1t IS
OF the highest Importance since the Enquirer admits
that from cTil life have been confined in dungeons
without chance Of trial opportunity to show their
Innocence for twelve months past"
The Patriot is strictly correct Short as the
two sessions were much of the valuable time of the
two Houses, and especially of the Commons, was
uselcSsly consumed by such members as Messrs.
Person, PEBBLES and Cobb, in efforts to embarrass
the majority. Mr.. Shepherd, though acting for the
most part with these gentlemen, had the good sense
to avoid such conduct and the result was be enjoyed
more respect than any Destructive leader in the
House. By the way, Mr.. Person has not yet re-
deemed his pledge, made some two years since, to
spill the last drop of his blood in defence of the
South. Davis, and Crumpler, and Simonton, who
served with him in that Legislature cold in their
graves-hut where is he? Practicing what he
preached" peaceaJle secession" Mr.. PEBBLES, we
believe, holds an Insignificant Confederate ofSSe
which excuses him.
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A.GOOd Example.

An esteemed friend writes us from Stanly County,
that Mr. Alexander Misenhimer and Brother, who
own mills in that County, and have good supply
of wheat on hand arc grinding it up and selling it
to soldiers wives at ten dollars per barrel, when
they could get thirty-two dollars for all they can
grind within sixteen miles Of their mill. This is
practical patriotism. Honored be Alexander Mis-
enhimer and his Brother, and their children and
childrens childrerl The poor soldiers whose wives
and little ones they supplying with bread, will
hear of this and bless them. And when the battle
is joined again. joined it must be- they will strike
with a steadler arm and stouter heart, for they
will feel that they have some friends who remember
them, and who are caring for their families while
they are risking every thing for their country.
Our friend adds that the two gentlemen above re-
ferred to- were both Union men up to Lincolns pro-
clamation.
And now for
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SALE OF LAND.

EpY VIRTUE OF A DECREE OF THE COUNTY
Id Court of Granville made at the February term 1858,
upon the petition of John Ii Sims and Willis L. Sims,
heirs at law Of Dr. William B. Sims late of said County,
deceased WILL Friday the 9th day of March, 1885,
upon the premises sell the highest bidder all the lands
b.nnging she estate Of the said DIR. William B. Sims,
containing about 10 acres we'll improved and produces
Rood crops Of grain tobacco &c. The Improvements
siSt OF line new dwelling house. well finished three
above and below and basement Office in the yard with
Two rooms good Kitchen smoke house, negro houses &c.
THIS place very desirable for physician, as it has
peer occupied for series years by physicians who have
had large and lucrative practice
Said tract Of land lies IL miles Northwest of the town
Of Oxford, and known Young's Store in high and
healthy part of said County, with nearly all the convent
ences of village, having in less than half mile two
Stores Tan Yurd Post Office, Academy Presbyterian
and Methodist church.
creditof six months will be given, the purchase money
10 bear interest from the day Of sale.
A. Lands, C. C. C.
Oxford, N. O., Feb "a, 1868. R-w&sw5tpd.
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The Prisoners at SsIisburv.

The Richmond Enquirer states that the War De-.
partment has ordered full list of all civilian prfs
oners to be made out in order that their cases may
he at once investigated and the guilty punished and
the innocent set at liberty This is all that we have
at any time demanded, yet for making this demand
we have been denounced by the Enquirer and other
riinions of power, disloyaL The Enquirer fur
Their says:
"The prisoners of this class number two three hun
dred many of WHOM have suffered Imprisonment Of
twelve months or more without an investigation Of the
charges against them"
Here We have the fact which have heretofore fire.
quently charged, unlimited by the Enquirer. An
Imprisonment of twelve months or more, without
an investigation of the charges against them -
an unqualified admission that Mr.. Davis has permit
ted his subordinates, for months, to trample the
constitutional rights Of the citizen in the DUST Is
this the liberty for which we contendrng?
Mr.. William G. Loftin, of Lcnoir, who was ar
rested some weeks since, and in whose case it was
found impractcable, without resorting to force, to
execute the writ of habeas corpus has been released
from the Bastile at Salisbury and is at present in
this City on his parole He is an old man, and has
suffered much by his Imprisonment. If innocent Of
treason, we really believe he is, what reParation
can be made for the wrong which has been inflicted
on this venerable citizen?
We understand that there are still about onehun-
dred and thirty prisoners in the Bastie at Salisbury
1t is probable that there are some traitors among
these. If so, let the fact be proved, and let them
be punished; but let the innocent 60 free. The
personal liberty BILL passed by the last Legislature
provides for executing the writ of hdbeas corpus
even in the Bastile at Salisbury and if any case
should arise requiring the execution of the writ, we
trust that Gov Vance will see that it is done by any
military force that may be necessary.
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IMPORTANT SALE,

an TUESDAY, THE 18th OF NEXT MARCH. AT
" the late residence Of John Huchns, decd; in the
City of Raleigh shall sell at public auction on credit
of all the perlshabe estate of the said John
Hutchins decd disposed of under the will of my tes
tator consisting mainly of large amount Of Household
and Kitchen Furniture Horses, Mules. Cattle several
thousand pounds of Bacon Cotton Corn Wheat Potatoes,
Peas, Vehicles of various sorts, &c, &c.
The sale of the wheat corn, horses mules and CATTLE
will take place the Commons plantation, and half
miles from Raleigh the day after the sale of the perishable
properly at the late residence Of the the City Of
Raleigh.
Bond with undoubted security viii be required
The sale will be continued from day to day until all is
disposed of. JOHN F. HUTCHlNS.
Executor.
Raleigh, Feb. 90, 1868. 16-w&swtd.
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AUCTION SALES.
BY WILKES NORRIS, AUCT'R.

Important Sale at Action of Valuable and De-
sirabie Wharf Property and Real Estate,
in the Town OF Wilmington, N. e.
I'm TUESDAY, MARCH 10TH 1868, IL O'CLOCK,
" A will sell at Exchange Corner the following pro-
perty, comprising some of the most valuable WHARF
PROPERTY in the place, viz:
All of those three lots with commodious Warehouses
thereon situated the side of Mulberry street. 'front.'
ing hundred and unetyeght Q9s) feet the river
running back - 10 Mutt street.
ALSO,
All of those three lots with Warehouses thereon situated
upon the west side of the river next north adjoining the
Depot of the Wilmington and Manchester Railroad Com
pany fronting hundred and ninetyeght sS) feet
The river, running back about 400 feet.
ALSO,
That valuable and desirable WHARF PROPERTY, sit
uaed between Ann and Orange streets, with good Ware
hDuse thereon with front upon the river of sixsx 6G
feet, and running back - feet TO stone walt-knOwn
the Mary Cruise line, with privilege Of ten O foot al
ley through to Front street.
ALSO, .-...ts
One lot the north side of Castle street. sixtYsx f6
feet Front and Second Streets with three 13) dwelling
houses and store thereonon Corner of Front and Cas-
tie streets. Terms at sale.
Wilmington, n. c., Feb. "a, 1868. 17-4t.
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A DESIRABLE SITUATION,

nNE MILE AND HALF FROM HaW RIVER
" St.on, Immediately upon HaYsIkiveryin Alafnanes
County, the Narh Carolina sar0a9 is Oared1o sale
on the tact aud on the PREMISES gdd framed dwelling
house, with the nCceSs oubUldpgS The various
veniences OF this stu exceed by any in that
seehon OF the STATE Any perSIn wishing to visit the
premises with y~w purchasing obtain infor nation
US to quality AID adaptation of the SOIL character Of the
iIrest gowsh &c. from either Of the MessTs Turner at
Law River Station. For terms apply 10 the
EDITOR OF THE PROGRESS,
Raleigh, N. G.
Fsb-9i, 1868. Y--wSt
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A Bad Example.

correspondent informs us that on the l 9Th day
of this month, in Catawba County, at an admins
traitors sale by E. Yount Esq, administrator, some
wheat was put up in lots of two bushels each to ac
commodatc the poor women who were present. when
a certain person bid against the women and bought
the wheat for speculation-thus taking the bread out
of the mouths of the poor We are also informed
that this person who bid off the wheat owns share
in mill, and as soon as the exemption bill passed
he discharged his regular miller and crept into the
mill himself, in order to avoid the CONSUMPTION.
1t is useless to denounce such person as the one
above described. His hide is as thick as rhinoce-
ros, and his SOUL if he has any, cou easily waltz
in the skull of musquito
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SOMETHING WORTH KNOWING.

EDELOW Is LIST OF RECEIPTS THAT SHOULD
Id be in the hands of every family.
For S. will send O receipt for the cure of Dpthera
putrd throat or scarlet fever. For IS l. will send
receipts for consumption they have been tried with great
success For IS will send receipt for Dysenery FluI.
For Is will send receipt that certainly cures the Scsd
head For IS will send receipt for the of drupsy.
For 80 will send receipt for making Black Writing ink.
For IS each. will send receipt for making Blue Red
and Yellow Ink For 50 will send q receipt for making
gold and silver Ink For g will send receipt for
king Backing both liquid paste for shoes and harness.
For IS will send receipt for making my toohache drops
The above receipts have been made Known to the
public II person is dissatisfied With of the
receipts and returns them back MEL will refund their
money. Ny address is Raleigh, N. c.
QUINT0N UTLEY.
Raleigh, n. c., Feb "a, 1861 l7-6tpd.
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FIFTY DOLLARS REWARD.

WILL PAY THE ABOVE REWARD FOR THE
delivery to confinement in any Jail where
get him, for my man MOSES, who away from
Monday. the 18th inst He about 25 years old, feet
inches HIGH rather thick set very black, very thick
lips looks dowo, and hesitates little in his speech He
is known of the Gibbs negroes" from Whining
ton. and will probably try TO make his to that place,
he try get to the Yankees through part of
lines that he can easily REACH he may lurk
about Fayetteville Chapel HILL in both of which places
he has relatives. He had on when he left, soldiers
jacket with brass buttons.
J. W. WALKER
Capt. and A c. s., Camp Holmes.
Feb. a. 1853. l7-lm.
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We agree with the Greensborough Patriot, that
the amendment to the mi tia law, exempting those
over forty five from all militia duty will be hailed
with joy by number of our citizens. With the pres
ent great demand for labor in agricultural pursuits,
the Legislature entertained the opinion that the
between As and 90 could do more for their country
at home at work, than by attending the company
muSters
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NOTICE:

NOTICE.
TENHE SUBSCRIBER WOULD INFORM HIS
friends and the public in general that he has procur-
ed the valuable services of Mr.. G. F. Ruff lae Of Rich
mond0 known very tasty and skillfu Cutter and will
besOw his whole attention the satisfaction of all who
may patronize him with their orders.
He would also refer the public to the supply Of
READY MADE CLOTHING,
GENTS FURNISHING GOODS,
MILITARY GOODS.
MILITARY TRIMMINGS
&c, &C., &C.,
Which can constantly be found at his establishment
Returning his thanks to the public for the kind and lib
era patronage bestowed him he respectfully soics
Continuance of the same pains will to serve
bis customers. N. CRAFTSMAN,
Fayetteville street.
Raleigh, N. C Feb a. 1883. l7-4t.
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SUGGEsTIoN.-As general rule our slaves are
welksupplied with provisions, and on some planta-
tons they waste onefourth as much as they con-
sumo. 1t is respectfully suggested to owners gene
rally, that they pay strict attention to the quantity
allowed them, and that they save all they can for
general consumption OR brave troops, and thou
sands Of INDECENT whites are on half rations Let
the negro also learn to live on less than heretofore
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CHI StanOar6.
DIR NEW TERMS.

announced that in consequence of the excessive
o all articles ofIiviug and the cost of publishing
d. srdard that after the 18th of the present month";
.Ds.,.rrl our rates of charges will be aS follows:
FsO'TS nri. Weekly a venr, IS 90 in advance.
6mOnthS, 2 so
" Weekly year, !"
- 6monthS, 5O
,ror,ing 81 per square of "A lines for first insertion
=, a cents for subsequent insertions.
A.I Persons sending less sum than the above aheF
inst will be credited according to the above rates.
Tue prCAL NOTICEThe STANDARD is conducted str'ety
svstAa. AH papers are discontinued at me
VSo If HE time for Which they hGUs bee" pad. S"O
be notified FOUR WEEKS before their time IS out
's'' MARK on their papers, and a"''As :"o.''pt'o"
eyG rLO The paper ,Uiu BE- discontinued This IS rule
W., mich there Di be Departure "a'eH |0T '"' cross
"O-I and rsnstp yoxr su5se,iP' ian.
var. desiring their papers changed must
atiOn The Post Office fsom well as the one TO- which
they desire the change to be made
February 4, 1863
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SI5 REWARD.

4 LOST ON YESTERDAY, THE Doth INST, MY
Pocket Book containing Fortyhree Dollars, note
against Calvin Morris and W. Morris fer One Hundred
and Three Dollars with Sheriff High witness, payable
to Henry Stanton and wife, dated oath Dec. 1851 and
detail 70: H. Stanton by Them Traps. The above re-
ward will be paid for the delivery of the Pocket Book and
contents me, left at H. B. Whtaker's Store, ten
dollars for the Note All persons hereby warned
against trading for said note have notified the parties
not to nay the fame TO any person but to me.
STANTON.
Raleigh Feb. 81, 1868. l7-w&sw2tpd..
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A federal soldier writing from fredericksburg to
the CleaVeland PiaindeaLer, whose letter we find
copied in the Richmond Enquirer, says: :" l think
if the rebel soldiers and soldiers could have their
say, this war would soon end" No doubt oft
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The Postmaster General has established new post
Offices at Grassy Fork, Alexander County, N. c.,
McCullock's, Union County, N c., and changed the
name ofthe post office at SANKEY'S Greek, CASTOR
County, N. c., TO Brevard Station.
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Our TERNs.-Our friends will please observe our
nep terms. Those sending less amount after the
18th inst, are credited at these rates Many write
to US, as if they expected reply by letter. We
have no time for correspondence, except when it is
absolutely necessary.