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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-10-21

Neal Dow, the Maine, liquor law man, and now
war priso DER, is said to have been exchanged for
Gen. Morgan, now in confinement in the Ohio State
penitenary.
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We learn that much activity prevails in arresting
deserters, and that number OF them have been
brought to Camp Holmes, this City, to be sent
forward to their regiments. If the authorities
would be active in arresting deserters in other
States they are in ths, the last deserter and
cusant conscript would soon be IN his place again
in the army North, Carolina has fewer deserters
than any other State and in this respect as in 9TH
ers, she is doing her full duty in the cause; and
yet she is suspected i'm certain quarters, and the
great mass other people, who are Conservatives,
held up as untrue to the South. It is reported
that certain Confederate officers in this State arc
imposing on the old Union men, but now true Con.
federates, because they were not right in the be.
ginning" 1t is the duty of these officers to arrest
deserters, and not engage in politics, or impose on
any portion of the people account of their politi.
cal opinions. 1fany proof Of such improper or OPP
pressve conduct their part should be laid before
Gov. Vance, tell these officers that he will re.
port them and have them severely dealt with.
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We learn that twenty five deserters have been
arrested in Johnston County during the last week
or two. There are but few remaining in that Coun-
ty, and will probably be gathered up soon. Major
Smith and his Home Guard are very active.-Pro-
gress.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-10-21

ABuNpAScE.-A gentleman just from Greene couu.
ty, Ga, informs the Macon Confederate that the har-
vest Of corn is amazing in its quantity The tith-
ing Of one planter 10000 bushels, and another ex
pected to gather 100000 bushels Peas are in Won
derfu quantities, and sweet potatoes cucumber the
ground. Peanuts are alike abundant This is good
news
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NEW TERMS.

s,,, y.,ulard henceforth will be three dol
The term, u.r six MONTHS and four dllars for the
lars for the months, iuvarsbly in advance. Owing
Semi eek s be currency and the uncertainty of the
to the c0na''0 on, for longer period than six months
times, subscriptions
'n -, -, he received
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-10-21

4sth SENATORIAL DIsTK4cr.-N will be seen by
announcement in our paper to day, that Col. G. L.
Harris of Rutherford, is candidate for the Senate
in this District to fill the vacancy occasoned by the
resignation of NJ O. Dickersen, Esq. Col. Harris
lis gentleman of excellent sense, devoted to the 10.
terests.of the country, and will make efficient and
useful Senator. We trust every Conservative in the
Counties of Rutherford, Polk, and Cleaveland will
rally to Col Harris and elect him.
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OBITUARY NOTICE.

Died. at his residence Contentns Neck, Lenoir County,
on the 9Th instant JOHN KNe Eeq in the SD year Of his
age Honest and just in all his dealings kind
sincere friend and for many years Magistrate Of lenor
County The memory the deceased will be long cherish
ed in The hearts Of large circle of relatives and friends
who mourn their irreparube loss. FRIEND.
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To Printers.

Two good Printers can find steady employment
st this Office by immediate application. The high
est wages will be paid.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-10-21

We have recently had fine rain, which has en-
abed our farmers to finish sowing their wheat and
also improved the potato and turnip crop. The pea
crop in this section is almost total failure
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-10-21

The attempt to grow cotton in the lower part of
Illinois the past season is reported to be failure
only ore hundred and Fifty pounds was raised to
the acre. 1t is said the attempt will not be resumed
next spring; but that the Yankees anticipate
large crop on the lower Mississippi next season. by
means Of their hireling negro laborers.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-10-21

=. AN EXAMPLE WORTHY OF BEING FOLLOWED BY
V1RGINIA.-The steamer Advance, belonging to the
State Of North Carolina, has just made her third
trip into Wilmington from Bermuda. Her cargo
consists Of Clothes blankets and shoes for the North
Carolina troops; and cotton and wooden cards, to
he furnished the people at cost-Rish. Sentinel
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-10-21

TIE NORTHERN ELEcr1oNs-It seems the recent.
elections in and Ohio have gone against
the Democrats by large. majorities. Mr.. Vallan-
digham has been defeated for Governor Of Ohio,
and Gov. Curtin is reelected Governor Of Penn.
sylvania Thus has departed the last hope Of aid
to the South from the liberal men Of the North.
The Northern people are banded against us by an
immense majority. The war will 60 on, and will
be prosecuted as matter of business by the fed
eral government Mr. Lincoln will be reelected
for q second term. The prospect of peace appears
to be more distant than ever. The Southern people
must depend upon themselves They stand alone
in the world, with the world against them. We
can only do our duty and trust to Providence.
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SURGEON GENERALS OFFICE, RAJ.
- eieh October l4tb 1858 Medical Examining Board
No 3 composed Of the following named Medical ORsen:
Surgeon u. F. ARENDELL,
Surgeon w. W. EO0TE,
viii ucet al the town of SALISBURY, ia Rowan county,
on Friday and Saturday. 23d and bath October.
At Statesville in Ledell county, Tuesday and We'd
nesday, 9th and gath.
Al Lncoln,on, Lnoo'u county, Monday and Tuesday,
the I'd and Cd November.
At Charlotte Neckenhurg county, Friday and Sat>
urday, the 9Th and 7th November
At Concord, Cabarrus county 1uesday aud Wsdsesr
day. the 10th and lth November. .ls.s:
For the purpose of examining all persons who claim exs
empOu from Home Guard duty on aecodnt OF physical
disability According the provisions Of General Order
No. g. issut from The Adjutant Generals Office
N -. - - EDWARD WARREN
q Surgeon General North -Caralfua-
!. Oct 10. 1858, e4tE
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vUHE FRIENDS OF GEN. WILLIAM. F.,
Il JONES, of Polk County, announce him as Conser;
yatye candidate for Congress the 10th Con gessonal
District of North Carolina.
Ju,v 7. 1858. 55-tGpd.
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A0TH SENATORIAL DISTRICT....WE
10 are authorized to announce Col. c. l.: HARRIS,
Of Rutherford candidate for the Senate in this Dis
ct composed of the Counties of Rutherford Polk and
cleveland fill the vacancy occasoned by the resgna-
ton of NJ. o. Dickerson, Esq.
October IL, 1863 std.
I'VE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE
w THOMAS W. RITTER as candidate for
cancy occssoned by the resignation of Alex. Kelly ESQ.,
Oct. 10, 1858. 84-te.
SALT DIsTRIBUTION.-I SHALL COM.
y again Monday the 9sth inst to distribute
Salt Only those who have received three pounds per
head and those who none are entitled to
draw THUS It. WHlfAkEH.
Salt Commissioner.
Oct 10, 1868. 43-w1t.
EXECUTIV DEPARTMENT., NORTH.
II Carolina Adjutant Generals Office Militia) Raleigh,
October 18th, 1888, General Orders No. IL.
The Militia Officers in each county, where the Guard for
home defence has BEEN may hereafter be fully organ
zed will turn over to the commander latter all arms
ing to the State. taking receipts for the same
~ ''N'' VI ~ RC. GATL1N,
Adjutant General.
October ~, 1888. 43-w2t.
81 All daily papers in the State copy one week and
NEAsONIC.-THE OFFICERS, MEMBERS AND
IA Representatives of the Grand Lodge of Free and
Accepted Masons Of North Carolina will meet at the Ma
sonic Hail. in this City, Monday evening the 7th of
December next at o'clock
full representation is earnestly desired business of
much Importance will then and there be submitted for he
consideration of the Grand Lodge
WILLIAM T. Balm, Grand Secretary.
Raleigh, N. c., Oct.,l9. 1888 std.
~ Spirit of the Age copy ii II day:
MEETING. OF CITIZENSHIP AID.
Nl ourned meeting of the citizens taking steps to pro-
vide food and fuel for the INDECENT and needy of the City,
will meet again at the Court House Wednesday after
next the 2lst instant at four o'clock to hear the
reports the committees and make further arrangements
full and punctual attendance Of the citizens generally is
requested, and especially the subscribers and donors
W. ]. W. CRUWDER, Sec'y.
Oct. 10, 1868. 84-lt
1DANK CAPE FEAR, OCTOBER Is, 1863.
ID Dividend No. los. A Dividend of s per cent. has
been declared by this Bank payable to the Stockholders
LIST November. J. G.. BURR, Cashier.
Oct. l9, 1868. aE2w.
wv WITHDRAWN. AFTER CAPT.
w JOSEPH J. DAVIS nomination for Congress y
his friends and before he could be communicated with
the subject the battle Of fought in which
he becsme prisoner He is now in the enemy hands,
His kept before the people IN the hope of his
early exchange This hope has been deferred by the recent
angry correspondence between the Commissioners of Elk
eunge. Capt Davis fien6s after consultation have con
cuded that it would be unjust to him lorger to continue
him in the field his defeat would under the circnm
stances 5e moryng wrong, and bis election might give
the enemy pretext to detain him as political prisoner
He is, therefore, no longer a candidate.
The above conclusion announced at franklin Supe
ror Court by W. r. Barham Esq. at the request of
CAPT. DAVIS FRIENDS.
Oct. 10. 1868, s4-2t
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MUEL III. CHI RISTIAN FOR CON.
- GRESS. of the citizens Of Moore County de-
sire to vote for SAMUEL H. CHRISTIAN, of Montgom-
ery County, representative in Congress from the 7h
Congressional District.
july TO-, 1863 b6-td.
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VNE ARE AUTHORIZED TO SAY THAT
w THOMAS l. FAISON has consented, at the ear
nest % it sre
October le, 1858. sFtf
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DEPARTMENT N0RTH@
IA Carolina Adjutant Generals Office, Raleigh. October
sth 1868. General Orders, No. T.
passed july 9Th 1853 intcndedto apply the milf
Tia as then organized and not to the orgaaizaoner Home
Defence -
ed only While members Of the Home Guard organization
and doing duty it. When not on duty they may be re.
qui,ed by the Commanders of their Regiments to asssa
them in the execution of orders from this office
Ill The officers and Of the Guard for Home De.
fence will be subject to the Rules and Articles OF ar and
the General Regulations Of the Confed states ARMY
when called out by orders from this Ofie eher for drill
or for special or general service.
BY ordero Of Governor VAScR:
Adjuant Gensraf.
Ocfobar 10 1888 43-w2w.
~ All daily papers in the State copy one veeh. and
other papers two weeks
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-10-21

1DANK CAPE FEAR, OCTOBER 16, 1863.
ID Dividend No. los. A Dividend of per cent has
been declared by this Bank payable to the Stockholders
on LIST November. J. G. BURR, Cashier.
Oct. l9, 1858. s4-2w. "
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-10-21

no THE VOTERS OF THE FOURTH
i CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT.-The undersigned
take pleasure in urging upon their eowczens of this
Congressional District the name of Lieut. THOMAS Q.
FULLER as fit person to represent them in the next
Congress Lieut. Fuller has consented 10 allow his name
to be- used by his friends These times when platforms
are not needed all who know Lieut. Fuller know that hs
is fully capable Of filling the position with honor to him him.
people Of this lie has a0ns MS
our old Union in its perfection, he was one Of the
after Lincons Proclamation to volunteer as private IN
'Ae "'' MANY CITIZENS.
July "a, 1868. oV-u
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rIRCULAR SAW MILL.-THE NUESE
~ Manufacturing Company wish to purchase the gear
ing carriage and of Circular Saw MILL to be ran BY
Al ROGERS, President, or
u. W. HUSTEA Treasurer.
Oct 10 1864. s4-21.
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M ARE AUTB RIZ ED BY THE
w friends of Lieut.. WALTER DUNN, of Lenoir
County to announce the of that gentleman cam
date to represent the people of the I'd Congressional Dis
trict in the next Confederate Congress.
Aumst " 1895 7Q-tf
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AoTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.---WE
10 are authorized to announce Col c. l.. HARRIS,
Of Rutherford candidate for the Senate this Dis
Cleaveand fill the vacancy occasOned by the resigna
ton of NJ. o. Dickerson, Esq.
October l9, 1868. Std.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-10-21

VUE ARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE
w Captain JOSIAH TURNER, of Orange County a.
candidate for Congress in this, the 5th Congressional
District at the election to be held in November next
August 10, 1868. 6o-td.
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wv ARE AUTHORIZE BY THE
w friends of Dr. J. G. RAMSAY, Of Rowan, to an
nounce that gentleman as candidate to represent this
the sh Congressional District in the next Congress OF the
Confederate States.
Oct Is. 1863 $50.
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VK7E ARE AUTHORIZED TO ANNOUNCE
w THOMAS w. RITTER candidate for a seat
in the House of Commons, in Moore County, fill the
cancy occasoned by the resignation of Alex Kelly ESQ.,
Oct. ~, 1858. SITE.
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" the Hon A. H. ARLINGTON, of Nash, as Cam
ddae f re election Congress in this. the Fifth Con-
pessonal district composed of the counties of Orange
Wake, Granville Warren Franklin, and Nash
October l, 1868. 1%toPo'
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SALT DISTRIBUTION.-I SHALL COM.
- mence again Monday, the 26th inst to distribute
Salt Only those who have received three pounds per
head and those who have received none are entitled to
draw. TuOS. G.. WHITAKER.
Salt Commissioner
Oct l9, 1868. 43-wlt.
True Democrat., 1863-05-13
oBTTUARY-Depared this life at the residence Mai M Iis l.

oBITUARY.-Depa this life, at the residence of Maj George w. Clarke. this city the 1h lnst JESSE HOWELL. in the 23d year of his age.
 Mr. Howell a native of Arkansas, who visited this hborhood last fal rejoicing in the hopeful expectation that the excellent of Western Texas would restore his declining health Had his prudence equalled his patriotism, such visit might have proven of utility. In the summer of 1861 his medical advisers and friends urged him to visit Texas slight incipen consumption; instead of which he hearkened to the call of his bleeJlng country
 Instead seeking health ill the Sunny South he rallied to the ranks danger sought fo emen in the North where the exposure incident to the camps and ed vated complaint and although he was fortunate enough to escape deadly missiles of the enemy in the glorious campacn of the gallant McCulltch and at the har0 fought battle of Oak Hills, where his intrepidty the admrs tion of his counrymen the death wound of the King of Terrors was inflicted and his friends have to gallant toned and talented young man, snatched from them age when his manly qualities were deeply interesting. when he much attached to world which he would 50 much adorn.
 It will be consolation his distant family to learn that their loved died among friends who knew and apprecia worth and devoted in their attentions to his every want who smoothed his dyu5 pillow, who hoard and responded to his last aspirations
 It will be more gratifying his friends learn that MT. Howell died the consolation of religion after being in close communication with the presiding pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church in this city
 Sun Antonta Herald, AprtJ 1lth, 1863. FRIEND.
True Democrat., 1863-05-13

DED-At Erskine College, Due West Abbeyle District, South Carolina the Sd of March ast in the 18th of his age FREDERIC WILLIAM second of William H. and Mary Sutton, of Chicot county.
 In Conway county, the 24th April 1863, Mr. HARRIS CRos in 40th year of his age He leaves wife and five small children their rreparable loss for he was a kind husband and affectionate father.
True Democrat., 1863-05-13
Fl $ T R A Y s

The price publishing esrayss $2 for each estray which must always be sent with the advertisement.
 CONAWAY COUNTY.
 Taken up by Caroline Wilcox the 2Oth of April 1863 iron gray ly right hind foot white 14 hands hig years old past. Appraised at $l0O.
 Taken mp by B. F. KGdy, the 2d of April 1S63 two colts-one is bright sorrel y both hind feet white, in her forehead IA hands hgh old appraised at S75. The other is bay horse, with star in his forehead left hind foot white 13 # hands high, od Appraised at $50
 Taken up by John McGage, the 3lst March, 1863, black mule, years old 13 hands high Appraised at $lOO
 Taken up by J. T. Roue, the 9th April, 1S63 bay mare years old has the string halt white mark both her back bone about three inches long, Ap praised at S50
True Democrat., 1863-05-13
HEADQUARTERS, CABELL'S BRIGADE.

FORT SMITH, ARK, MAY 9th, 1863. M OTICE-An officers, nOn-commissioned officers and N prvates belonging either Monroes Carrolrs airy regiment unless detailed duty, sick leave, properly signed either by Lieut. General Holiness myse hereby required report their companies by une they will be considered deserter and such No rlough granted by any other person, de- taeduty matter by whom signed ordered unless the is signed by order of Lieut. General Holmes, myself will be recognized All enrolling officers and all officers in charge camps of instruction throughout the State requested apprehend all persons belonging to my mand who absent without the authority stated above and send them to their regiments.
 W. L. CABELL, May 13. 1865 3w Brigodier General.
True Democrat., 1863-05-13
OFFICE CoMMANDANT CoNSCRIPTs
 Little Rock, May Sth, 1863
GENERAL ORDER,

l. WHEREAS Frequent complaints having been made at this office that Enrolling Officers from spirit of voritsm, permit men, clearly liable the conscrp laws well dseters and stragglers from the army to remain within ther attempt to arrest them and put them in the servce in obedience to the requirements of law.
 IT. It therefore ordered that upon satisfactory proof being made such misconduct the part of enrolling officer acting under authority from this oce in districts occupied by the 1t shall be deemed sufficient cause for his removal and the withholding of hi pay. II County enrolling officers in uture will not hesitate to cross county lines for the purpose of arrestng scripts deserter and sraggers from the army, whether residents of their counties or not.
 w. Where county enrolling officers arrest conscrpts not residents of their counties, they w in all such report the and description of such to the county rolling officer where the conscript resides
 V Division Enrolling officers will require strict conform ity to this order n respective jurisd ctions.
 B. F. DANLEY,
 COm'dt Cbnscripts Dist Ark.
True Democrat., 1863-05-13

M OTICE-My Gum Pond tract of land, containing ten
 thousand eight hundred and eighyone still offered for sale On this place there eight hundred acres prare broke and under good substantial two wells splendid The buildings consist of pretty comfortable hewed log houses-a good negro cabins gin housecorn cribs, and shelter for about sixty mules also offer for sale tract in Benton county taining nineteen hundred and twenty There th place about three hundred in cultivation good orchard of choice fruit trees and two good springs ever run of the earth. Also tract in Yell county hundred and seventy acrethe this is rich and and has it the finest power in the State Also two tracts in Desha county-oe thousand and the othar of fifteen hundred These fine cotton lands there in the Ar kansas bottom also have several small in the neghborhood of Dewitt, containing in a about fourteen hundred
 These all offered for sale very low figures, persons wishing to buy had better do while humor selling In my absence my Samuel Mitchell, member of Capt. Ali Johnson's spy company, fully clothed with power se and convey all said lands SAM. MITCHELL
 May IS 1863. 3m*
True Democrat., 1863-05-13
HEAD QUARTERS, DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS,
 SUBSISTENCE OFFICE,
 I.itfIa RDrl, May 1S63

Tn consequence of the great scarcity of salt in the trv and the advantage it would be the conmssarat of the District of Arkansas to more plentiful SUD- ply and four salt will be given in part exchange for bacon and flour, delivered Little Rock. twenty five cents per pound will be paid fr bacon and eight per pound for flour delivered at Little Rock
 Parties delivering bacon flour above, will have the privilege of purchasing salt from the Philadelphia works, upon orders from this oce at per pound and in the proportion of one pound o salt for every five pounds of baco flour delivered.
 The salt is hand at present. and will be retained at Arkadepha for the purpose contemplated above
 N. s. HILL, Ngj and C. s.
True Democrat., 1863-05-13

CHATTANOOGA, May 4.--Passengers by the State road, report that the euemy sixteen hundred m numbers and four hundred contrabands were cap tured at Cassville, the federal loss is fifty killed and our loss is two killed. A special from Gen. Lee at Etowah, confirms the above.
 RICHMOND, May 5th.-No official dispatches were received last tight or this morning from Uen. Lees headquarters, but private teleSrlhiS repoI' our victory complete. Gen. Jacksons lett arm was skillfuly amputa ted below the shoulder by pr. McGuire of Winchester. The General was re moved to his country home, fifteen miles rom the battle field, and is doing well.
 TuLLAHoMA, May 4.-Forreste, after five days marching. without provisions or forage, captureo' on the Sd, the enemy sixteen hundred strong, near Rome. Georgia, with the same number ol Glheio rifles, horses and side arms.
 To the People of Louisiana.
 The General commanding the department, de- sires to make known to the people Of Louisiana, that the enemy in irresistible torce has driven back our gallant little army in spite of it's heroic efforts and the able conduct of its general
 He bids them be of good cheer and to organize themselves into minute companies, so as to render him assistance, when the proper time comes, to expel the invader.
 He believes that such dispositions have been made as will punish the temerity of the invading cOumn
 He invokes them to lay aside all pickering ana fault finding, and with united efforts, to aid him in this crisis of their countrys need.
 Let them do this cordially and in earnest, and, he believes, the cloud which now envelopes their prospects will soon be dissipated. E.. KIRBY SMITH,
 It. Gen. Commanding. LITTLE ROCK, May 7-Col. A. T Dobbins, with portion of his cavalry (numbering two hun dred and twenty -fve) met the enemy, three hum dred strong, l4 miles north of Helena, Arks., on the lst nst repulsed them with the loss of six wounded Federal loss 9 killed, 40 wounded and 3l prisoners. Too much praise cannot be awarded to Col Dobbns, for his gallantry on that day, nor to his officers or men-they all fought like men and soldiers.
 The Mobile News mentions the arrival of Brig adler General Poignac, c. $. A., in that city, He is to report to Gen. Kirby Smith.