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Richmond Enquirer and MIR. Graves.

nICnmOnu enquirer and Mr. Graves
1t seems to be understood that whatever else may
have excited suspicion against Mr.. Graves, in the
minds of the credulous, and those who prefer to be-
eve evil rather than good of man who differs with
them in opinion, the great offence of Mr.. Graves
was the letter furnished friend of his and which
that friend sent to be published in the Richmond
Enquirer. That letter may have been impoitic, yet
we did hot so regard it, or we would not have re-
published it,-that it was criminal, no fair-minded
man can believe.
Yet the enemies of Mr.. Graves characterize it as
criminal, so much So that high officer of the gov
eminent rave and swear about it-thinks that
its author and the gentleman who sent it for publ
cation are both id traitors; and yet amid all the
abuse which has been heaped upon both of these
gentlemen, word of censure has escaped the lips
of the exasperated 'Oyal % enemies of Mr.. Graves
against the Richmond Enquirer for giving it pub
licity. The Enquirer, sant-llie, can shed bottles
of tears over the indscretons of the Standard be-
cause Northernpapers, taking their cue from the En-
Quirer and other secession papers, quote from the
Standard garbled extracts evidence of diSaffec-
ton towards the Confederate government in North
Carolina, but never once remembers its own indis-
creton or crminality.
Now If Mr.. Grave were guilty of indiscretion or
crimnality for writing said letter, and Mr. Bingham
for sending it to be published, how much greater
must be the guilt of the Enquirer, the organ of the
administration, paper especially set for its defence,
and its apo!ogist, for its publication? In the case
of Mr. Graves, the writing subjects him to arrest,
imprisonment and tho charge of treason, and
trial in the midst of his enemies while the Enquirer
principal in the crime is caOled and petted with
government patronage.
But this is not all. That paper has repeatedly
published articles eiitorialy quite damaging to
the cause, and as highly reasonable Mr.. Graves
letter. 1t was only few months ago that that pa
per advocated reconstruction. And in its issue of
the 10th inst, not to mention others, its article
headed the Third Stage Ct the War;" is almost
reprint of Mr. Graves letter. Where can We find
more highly wrought picture of the formidable
preparations OF the enemy-of his purpose to crush
out in lew months, aud of the terrible shock
which awaits us, than in that article? What
be more discOuragng to those who hope for an ear
ly peace, more alarming than the exhibition CT the
enemy's power, which the Enquirer presents p
But the Eh3htrer will say, it would have or peo-
pie fully aroused. 1t would lay the whole truth
before them, that they may be fully prepared to
meet the shock Just so. And these were the
reasons, and the 6,,y reasons, which prompted the
writing and tl.1 sending for publication of Mr.. Gs
letter.
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For the Standard.
TRIRITTE OF RESPECT
A. s. DAVIS, Sec'y,

TRIBUTE VI RESPECT.
CAMP GoLDsBoRo', n c., Feb. 3, 1868.
AT meeting Of the officers of the 45th Regt n c. t.,
convened the I'd instant in respect to the death Of Capt
WILLIAM L. JOHNSON, motion OF Lieut.. Col Boyd, Col.
j. H. Morehead took The Chair aud Lieut. Hopkins was
requested to act Secretary.
On motion to appoint committee of three to draft
!uous the Chairman appointed Maj Winston, Capt. Ran
kin and Capt. Smith.
The committee having prepared and through their chair
man. Major Winston, offered the following preamb Bile and
resolutions which on motion unanimously adopted
WHEREAS 1t has pleased the great God of war to
from midst beloved fellow soldier and brother Off
Ger, Capt. WILLIAM t. JOHNSON, Asst. Quartermaster G.
s. A. 45th Reg N. c. T. who died of typhoid fever after
brief illness, the 26th January, 1865 at his home in
Halifax county, N. c. Therefore
ReS6Lrd That he whom mourn has been taken hence
ny the holy will of Father, "who dneth all things
WELL" We submit 10 his loss with much reverence
From his daily walk while with happy TO have
the cloud of sorrow which has settled upon rain bowed
with hope, that he has exchanged the mortal strife he left
for the sweet harmony of Heaven.
ReSotCed That receive this dispensaou of Provi-
dence awful evidence of the uncertainty Of life wheh
CT OH the battlefield, the couchn war, in peace
3. Resolred That tender sincere coincidence to
the bereaved family.
4. Rtsored That copy of these resolutions be to
his wife, copy each Ia the Greensboro Patriot Raleigh
Standard Richmond DisPatch and Daily State Journal
for publication.
On notion the meeting adjourned.
Col. J. HENRY NOREuEAD, Chm.
IhEUT. J. A. HoPINs, Sec.
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For the Standard.
BvoUAC OF THE 2GTn REG'T. y. G. T.
Near Magnolia, Jan. 80, 1863.

BvoUAC OF THE 26Tn REG'T n. G. 7.
Near Magnolia Jan. 80, 1863. I
Mr., EDIToR:-I suppose that you have seen the
order Of Gen. Smith, commanding in the District Of
\. g., in reference to furloughs. He says that
from every twenty five men in a company, that one
man from that number could have a fnrlough for
fourteen days. This order has been misconstrucd
by our Colonel and Brigade Commander, who say
that the Gen'l Com'dg in this Department meant
that fGrloughs could be granted from those comna-
MES only who had no GeSerters nor none absent
from that company without leave, and consequently
there are only two companies in our regiment from
which men could be furoughed, because the other
eight compani" have some deserters or men absent
without leave. Now, if this is to be the case that
the men cannot get furloughs, because there
some deSerters in their companies, think it will be
long time before they get them, for there will
always he some absent without leave.
II is just that because a few unpatriotc, cowardy
men have deserted their companies having been in
the service only few months, that those who have
been in the service Of their country nearly two
years, who have stood firm, faithful ard nobly by
their country'S flag in every time of danger should
thus be debarred of the privilege Of obtaining a
short leave of absence to visit their homes and
family? | ask it in the name of common sense in
the name of humanity; and lastly in the Of
the gallant men who have held out so fAithfully-
who have bravcd the storms of two wintry cam
pagnS the toll and hardships incident on the
forSakcn home and all that dear to them in life
to fight their country's battles, that they should
lave furloughS. Those who have deserted are only
~",o-5 .ie~ VIM ia rpru ana uIose con-
scripts who have been in the service only few
months, who desert, go home and remain there
until they avail themselves of the privilege ofordcrs
issued from headquarters that they will not be
moeSed if they cOtne back by the 10Th of February
next The government has promised them all
furloughs, hut have they got them? mol In some
h,rn h,,f,T yfNv-Hl I,o,,
Now, Mr. Editor is it just, is it right, that these
selfsacrifcing men should be denied furloughs
simply because some cocdrdly rasculS happen to
desert &? Is it to be- presumed that because a few
desert, if so why give furloughs to all? for we
would infer from the order that they thought all
would desert and it would be better not to trust
any of them. They have earned flrlough, every
one of th~n and they ought, by all means, to have
it. Flu: juytitia rHat c,el',na" IS the adage.
AN OFFICER OF THE 2Grn \. Q. 7.
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For the Standard.
THE DEAD SOLDIER.
BY LILLIAN.

They tell me never shall see you. my darling,
TIL " LIES tittul fever forever is past
know that you fell in the front of the battle,
With fond thoughts of IRE in your heart to the last.
All well remember the time when you told me
That duty was calling and you must obey,
felt that the hopes of my heart all withered,
But thought of our country, and what could say
tried 10 be cheerful and think not of parting,
Though the hot, binding tears were ready TO fall,
For loved you too well TO wish you TO falter,
And not to respond 10 our dear countrys call
The days and the years will weary without you,
And "f | will wait for your coming again,
But though may call on your loved name forever,
My waiting and calling will all be in vain.
When our land is made happy free glorious and great
And the flag which you died for, proudly shall wave,
While others shall welcome their absent braves home
I'a'one in my anguish, will think Of your grave.
Graham, n. G., 1853.
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AFFECTING INCIDENT-THE FIGHT AT GALVESTON
One of the most affecting incidents of the brilliant
and successful recapture OF Galveston 10y the forces
under Major General Magruder was the meeting
between Major Lea, Of army, with his eldest
and fondlv loved son, who first Lieutenant of
the Harriet Lane An exchange gives the following
particulars
Nearly two years ago, the father, then residing in
Texas, had written repeatedly to the son, then on
the coast of China, Sug costing the principles that
should determine his course in the then approach
ing struggle between the North and the South Of
the United States and saying that he could not die
tate to long obi gated to act on his own judy
ment; and that to decide as he might, such was his
confidence in his high consciousness, he would con-
tinue to regard him with the respect OF a gentle
man and the affection OF father but that if he
should select the side of the enemy, they would
probably never meet on EARTH unless, pcrchance,
thew should meet in battle.
The father has served nearly eighteen months
eastward CT the Mississippi and, through unsolicited
orders arrived at Houston, en- route for San Anto-
Mo- late at night of the Both ult, when hearing Of
Abe intended attack on the Harriet Lane aboard of
which he had heard was his son, also placed there
simply in the order of Providence, he solicited per-
mission to join the expedition in expectation of
nursing or burying his son, whose courage
Obliged to expose HIM fatally to the equal daring Of
our Texas boys. During the fight, Major Lea was
ordered by the General to keep look out from
house top for all movements in the bay. As soon
as daylight enabled hun to see that the Lane had
been captured, by permission Of the General who
knew nothing of the expected meeting he FASTENED
aboard. when he not surprised to find bis son
mortally wounded. WadinG through booi amidst
the dying and the dead he reached the youth, pale
and exhausted. Edward, It's Your father" ~
know you, father but cannot move" he said family.
Are you mortally .wounded? ?" "B1dly, but hope
not fatally" DO you suffer pain?" Cannot
speak" he whispered. A stmulant given hun,
"IIow came you hcr" father?" When answered,
a glcam of surprise and qualification passed over
his fine face. lie then expended nearly his last
words in making arrangements for his wounded
comrades. llrS father knelt and blessed him, AID
hastencd; ashore for Inter- and returned just after
life had fed
When told by the surgeon that he had but
a few minutes to live aud asked 10 express his
wishes, lac answered confidrngly, MY father is
here" and SPOKE not again. He was borne in pro-
ceSsion to the grave from the headquarters Of Gen.
Magruder in company with his Captain, and they
were buried together with appropriate military
honors, in the presence of many officers of both
armies and many generous citizens, all of whom ex-
pressed their deep sympathy with the bcreaved
father, who said the solemn service for the Epsco
pal Church for the burial Of the dead.
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The STATE GUARANTY OF CONFEDERATE BoNDs. l.
The bill on this Suhjec,, bF which it was proposed
to increase the amount of the State endorsement o.
Confederate Bends from che prnPOrlionatn share Of
South arOna of the amount of 1000, COO to
that Of $500 900, 300, has passed three readings in
both Houses of the Legislature of South Carolina
The bill is as follows
Be ii enacted By the Ssnute and House of Repre-
sentatircs, non met and sitting in GeaerdL ASSEM-
6ly, and by the authority Of the same, That the
Governor for the time being whenever application
for such guarantee shall be made to him by the gov
crnment of the Confederate States of America, be-
and he is hereby authorized and directed to endorse
the guaranty of the State Of South Carolina upon
the bonds of the Confederate States of America, to
be hereafter issued, according to plan to be adopt
ed by Congress, to the amount Of $34, 49,, T5S 81
2.2O being the .proportionatc share of the sum of
5000 0OO, OCD, according to the representation OF
South Carolina in the House of Representatives OF
the Confederate Congress, the representation of the
States of Missouri and Kentucky being omitted in
thS calculation.
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For the Standard
QrArTERWAsTER'S DEPARTMENT,
Raleiyh, Feb. 10, 1863.


W. W. llOIDES, ESQ:
DEAR SrR:-Thc following is list Of the prices
of sheetingS oSnaburgs and cotton yarns furnished
by the &iEerent factories in the State to this De-
partment:
Fayetteville Mills, / sheeting, 80 cts. per yard
RockfiSh Manufacturing Co. sheeting, 80 cents
per yard; Blount Creek Manufacturing Co, Al
sheetings }3 cents per yarl-cotton yarns, 81 per
bunch Murchison, Reid & Co., "A sheeting, 80
cents per yard do, 80 cents per yard; John H.
Hall, Beaver Greek Manufacturing Co, no invoice
at hand Yadkn Manufacturing Co., sheeting
80 cents per yard Coffin, Foust & Co., 1 sheet
ing So cents per yard; Powell & Shuford, 4
shee.ings, So cts. per yard f. NJ. Holt, sheet
ings, 80 per cents per yard-5 osnaburg, 40 cents
per yard; T. r. Tate, shceting, 50 cents per
YARD oSnaburg, 35 cents per yard; Richmond
Manufacturing Co, shecting, % cents per yard
osnaburg, SO cents per yard; j. Mcdonald Sons,
osnaburg, 80 cents per yard-sheeting, so cts per
yard; R. l.. Patterson & Co, sheeting, 40 cts.
per yard; Union Mills, shooting, 33 cents per
yard; Cedar Falls Co., sheeting, % cents per
yard; J. Ncwlin & Sons, 4 SheetirgS, 80 cts per
yard-cotton yarns, s. % to So IS; j. Il j. II.
Webb, cotton yarns, 50 25 to So IS; Z. NJ. Holt,
cotton yarns, So % to 50 70.
P. A. WILSON, y. Q. NJ.
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GOVERNMENT AGENTS. 1t would DE miracle If
athe numerous disbursing agents Of the Confederate
government at the present time, good and true
men, This is not to be expected. The spirit of ara
rice, extoron and speculation is Selling upon every
class of society, and in the general haste to make
money would he wonderful if all the agents of the
government kept clear Of the whirlpool The enor-
nous expenditures, and the great waste Of the pub
he means, we'll of private property, however,
iuily Justify the impression that many who are
trusted with Office abusing that trust and chihg
Tor their own pockets.
The last Richmond Wing contains letter from
respectable source which exposes the conduct of
government agents in Virginia. lie says that they
are in the habit of taking blank receipts as to the
quantity of property bought, and the amount paid
oF 1t to be filled up By themselves at their leisure
The Wing says:
ES practice would explain tire mystery of govern
" agents growing Immensely rich all of Il sudden, and
,''lHiE detinE all investigation The subject cannot
engage the especial attention Of the anIhuriues.-
E n "'l - 'Trnrg Tor pupder bankruptcy is ineH1ia'
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STAGE LINE FOR SALE.

owing 10 THE ABSENCE OF ONE OF THE PRO-
" prie in the army are induced t. sell our
Coaches Horses Hacks &c This line runs from ia" head
Of the Western North Carolina Railroad to A:hev'lIs.
distance of miles passing through Inorganic" Marion.
Pleasant Garden, Old Fort and the SwaDanf E'p e
the Blue Ridge. We have twen'y he1d of ~ i.'rS,
four Coaches three hacks and several bugges ard harness
for ab.uI f,rfv horses
Any wishing TO purchase, by caingOn the md -
signed have opportunity Of inspecting al: the slick
I the road.
Terms of sale, six hs credit note and gd security
BROWN Il MCCONNAUGUEI.
+. NJ BOONE, Agent
Morgantun Jan. so, 1853 lO-"&Swit
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NEGRO SoLDIERs.-The Abolition Congress has
passed bill providing for the raising Of large
number of regiments Of negroes to fill up the places
of those in the Yankee army whose term of service
expires in May next. We observe that the opinion
is expressed that attempt to raise new troops
from the white population of the North would DC
failure. Fearing that sufficient number of con-
trabands cannot be gotten in time, We observe that
it proposed to raise forces first from the Northern
free negroes This proposition, il carried out, will
doubtless play into the hands of the South. No
such soldiers would be considered and treated as
prisoners Of war, if captured.
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Confederate Bonds.

The papers announce that there has been rush
for Confederate per cent bonds recently. The
issue is nearly exhausted, and no more can be OBJ
tanned soon al that rate of interest. This is good
news, and shows that the public confidence is suf-
ticently strong in the ability of the government to
pay, without resorting to the dangerous policy of
State guarantees. When the spirit of avarce among
money holders subsidies, which will be the case
when there Is nothing on the market to speculate
upon, they will be glad to invest in Confederate
bonds Let Congress stop the issue of Confederate
notes. and tax the people justly and properly, and
the country will breathe freer.
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THE FOLLOWING IS \ LIST OF CONTRIBU,
TIONS TO TIE n. q. TROOPS SINCE LAS

TIONS TO TIE N. c. TROOPS SINCE LAST
REPORT:
39lh Reg't NJ, Col Stephenson, pr pants,
pr socks; Mrs JnO II Bryan, Sr Raleigh, ban-
kets, u pr socks; Mrs w j Palmer, Is yds carpet
ing 10 pr socks; Mrs Seth Jones, 2 blankets, 6 pr
socks; Underhlll, Wake Co., pr socks; j
Cooper, Wake Co, DIT socks 5lst Reg't \ NJ,
Col Richardson, quilt, pr socks; 43th Regt \
CM, Col 10 Thompson, blanket pr socks, pr
drawers, l shirt; 23rd N c NJ, Col Powers, II
quilts, 27 blankets, 81 pr drawers, II carpt bkts,
% pr pants, 81 Shirts vest, coats, 81 pr shoes,
scarfS $50 y'S Sheeting, % lbs leather, AZ ydS
wool cloth, l53 pr socks; Anna Ellison, 10 pr
socks, 26 shirts, 6 pr drawers, blankets, lbs
soap from lady of COlerain, 10 blankets, % pr
socks; Black Rock Ladies Aid Society, II shirtS,
pr gloves, Is pr socks, quilts, IL pr drawers;
Josiah CruduP and servants, SO yrds wool jeans,
pr socks Mrs Caroline Blackwell, pr sheets, pr
pillow slips; 34th Regt q NJ, Col johnson, ll3
pr socks, l pr pants, 10 blankets, quilts, pr
shoes, pr draw ers 10 Shirts jacket, pr gloves,
81 ydS wool cloth Goth Reg't NJ, blankets.
3 pr socks, quilts, l pr shoes, shirts, 2 pr
drawers; 4Oth Reg't n c NJ, Col Thomas ban-
kets Is pr socks, cash 50; 46th Reg n NJ, Col
Bingham, 1-blauket, l quilt, pr socks pr shoes,
3Sth Reg't NJ, Col Anderson, 81 pr socks, pr
drawers, pr pants, 80 yds jeans; And n NJ,
Col Amis, l22 pr SockN 50 yds WOOL cloth, 81 blan-
kets shirts, pr drawers pr shoes, pr drawers,
cash S5l so; 45;h Rcg't n c NJ, Col Hopkins, l
Shirt II pr socks; 9th n c NJ, Col Gentry,
blankets, quilt, 2 pr socks; 18th Reg G NJ. Col.
Hopkins, II yds jeans, pr socks.
p. A. WILSON, a. Q. NJ.
pr. j. w. GAKRErr.
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THE NORTH W EsT-We find that there is grow
ing conviction in Southern minds, that the greet
anxiety recently manifested for peace in the North
western States and the condemnation of the policy
Of Lincoln, indicates purpose on their part to
ignore the old Union and to unite with or form
league with the South. Propositions from Southern
men are being made, holding ont inducements to
them to with US, but in Judgement
little can result beneficial to the South The North
west is still in arms against us-Eer Senator's and
Representatives will still vote supplies for Lincoln
at the same time protesting against the war Were
the recent developments of popular feeling in the
North an,i West among the Democrats, a moral one
We might expect something from it hut fear it
is purely political, and hence it will be influenced
by the good i'll success of Lincoln. The outs are
Disseminated, and hence their violence against the
il
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VALLANDIGHAN NOT A IANKEE-The editor of
the Columbus Sun, in some remarks upon Mr. Val
land;gharns la speech in the Yankee Congress,
says the speech has much Of Yankee ingenuity"
in it. Itmay be that he is supposed to be Yankee
not the fact. He was born in Maryland and is of
the best of the old Maryland stock. The purcst
Southern blood courses his veins, and there is not
single Yankee idea or instinct in him. We are per-
sonally acquainted with him, and have the history
of himself and his ancestors from his own lips He
is man of high character, pure morals, and giant
in intellect, with a mind richly stored with the rea-
surrs of history. As a profound thinker and
statesman, he has but few equals and no superior
in America, considering his age, for he is quite a
young man.
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HIDES! uIDES!I

signed are receiving hides at their ynrl near For
estvIe To be Tanned the following terms. ne-hH or
Sole Iearher ~ CENTS per pound Dressed Leather. cents
per pound
Hides labeled aud deposited at J w. Rogers store, in
Raeg will be taken 10 the yard tanned and e'urned :"
the Civ tree cIar ee transportation Snd in The
hides that they can h, Tanned before next w'mcr.
AdIress J F. FO,T 4 +. NJ FUREFni,
F"rrSIv,'rN e..
jan ), 500 3-wI v.nlip.
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Nt' Ut Y IT II = nv
Chairman Examining Board.

In obedience to General Order No So Aduant and In
spectuT Generals Office, dated November 3rd lS62 all
white males the Seventh Congress Onal District between
the ages of and years. whether residents of any other
portion of this any of the other States in which the
cnnscrpton law has not been suspended, hereby
qred report themselves at the above mentioned places
for examination and enrolment the days fixed in the
aforesaid notice Of Examining Board.
The notice includes every white male person within the
ages specified Ihnse who have been heretofore examined
and discharged either by State Confederate States Sur
geon; h"se who have furnished substitutes and any and
all persons WIN may claim exemption any ground
whatever.
M persons discharge, exemption, detail from any
service will them from attendance the place ap
pointed.
All laws and re2u atoms applicable to deserters shall be
applied such cJnScpts fail to repair TO the place of
rendezvous for enrolment who shall desert after enroll
mCnt.
All agencies employed for the apprehension and confne
ment Of decrters and their transportation TO the commands
of their resp ctive commanders shall be applicable per-
liable 10 duty couscrpS who shall fail to repair
the place of rendezvous after the publication Of this call
Attention of Recruiting Officers is called 10 General Or
der No. IT, SERIES Aduant and Inspector Generals
Office, Richmond, Va. JNO. NJ LITTLE,
Is: 1t. 2. a. c. s. and Enrolling officer,
9TH Congressional District.
Feb I:, 1868. lift
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NOTICE..

TENAKEN UP AND COMMITTED TO THE JAZZ, OF
RobeSOn County the cd day Of Februar:. 1at3,
n runaway slave and calls himself WILLIAM iMMONS
"a boy he is free When taken up, he bal on par
of striped pantaOnnS and vest. brown flock ca
small round wno hat nearly new small
his left brow, about live feet ten eleven inches hgh and
upper color. The of said boy is requested
forward prove property, charges and take him away
or he will be dealt with the law directs.
REUBEN KING, Sheriff.
Feb Is. 1853. l3--6In.