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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1863-09-12

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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-08-07

As for European powers and their intentions and
interests, it is singular that since the begin
ming of this struggle have persisted in attribu
ting to them interests and intentions of which they
are by no means conscious themselves. We had no
doubt that the need of cotton would make them
raise our blockade. Well, they did nothing of the
kind; instead of raising a real blockade, they
agreed together to respect a sham blockade. In
vain we cried out TO them, Do you not see your
own plain interest, you stupid peoplel The stupid
people paid US no heed in the world they thought
they knew their own business best Now again
seem to be Just that their manifest policy
must impel them to make sure of our independence,
in order to prevent the United States (reunited)
from becoming predominant and irresistible
power.
On this it may be remarked, first that no nation
ever yet owed its independence to England, or to
any alliance in which England had share. The
Intervention Of England and France might indeed,
ensure forever our separation from the Yankees,
but make US independent, never, never. Instead
of American Yankee dominion, with emancipation
and con6Scation, we should inevitably fall under
joint European protectorate; and two Commanders
in-Chief one IN blue and ono in scarlet, would iEdi
cate to US in a manifesto dated Richmond-just as
Gen. Forey has done in Mexico-what are to be in
future our principles and system of government; !;
what we are to do with our cotton; what with our
slaves what conditions are to enjoy liberty
of the Press and of Public Worship; and what
precise power President Davis is to exercise of re-
gsterng and enforcing the DEGREES passed in Paris
and London.
God forbid that we should ever fall into so low a
condition that the intervention of England and
France, to save US from subjugation, should be an
idea tolerated amongst as for one momentI Of
England and France we should ask but one thing,
and accept but one thing-the recognition of our
government To this we are entitled and for this
we will not thank them. For anything more than
this they would make US pay too dear.-Richn,ond
En0uirer
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The last Richmond Examiner saws

The people are weary of the fragrant misman-
agement of the government. The spirit of resis-
tance is as strong as ever and the devotion to the
cause as fervent and mistaken; but we are DISCUS
ted and disheartened at the course of the admins
tration. The causes of popular discomfort are not
new or recent; unfortunately they have too long
existed. But the people have waited and hoped for
a change, deeming it inexpedient to complain pub
lcly, until the abuses and grievances have grown
colossal, and national patience is exhausted
Mr.. Davis has aenated the hearts of the people by
his stubborn folles The country is not dis
couraged by federal advances, but we know that
unless the of the past are promptly corrected
the future holds no promise"
This is what we have said in substance, time and
again, and for saying so zoe have been called trai
tor and an enemy to the government We shall
publish the Examiners article in full in our next.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-08-07
From Mississippi.

MoRroS, Miss, Aug IA large number of chiefs and
braves Of the Choctaw tribe passed through here
the way to visit the Great Father at Richmond.
Grant has established garrison of about 5000 men at
NatcheZ.
Writ Adams scouts bring intelligence that Banks at
tackled Dick Taylor DOnadsonville, the 93d uit and
defeated with loss of 5000 including 600 prisoners
and Taylors and Magruders have since united on the
Teche river which, if true will enable Taylor to place in
position the siege guns captured at Thbodeaux and block
ade the river below.
SECOND DISPATCH.
MORTON, Aug 3-The latest advces from the Mississip-
p river represent the river swarming with gun6oats
and transports above VcksbBg Eight gunboats and ten
transports counted between Vcksburg and Natcnez
last Friday This does not prevent communication with
the Trans Mississippi Department Accounts from that
side are cheering, but contraband.
The enemy have placed garrison of $500 men at New
Carthage: Logan is watching their movements, and the
enemy will hear from him soon.
No troops have gone up the river AcPherson's
corps and part of Burnside's command
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OBITUARY NOTICES.


Died in the City of Raleigh Saturday the st of An.
gust JOHN r e. Russ infant of Col Jno. P. 81. +.
A. Russ aged IS months. ' oh. s-- .'.- 81. '.'. ,.'
Died. in the lst N C. Hospital Petersburg Va, on The
age, CALVIN W. PrrrHAN, member of Capt. B. Laneis
company, 24th N. regiment One of the first volun-
er IN defence OF his country, his name is numb ed
among her gallant dead He was ever faithful soldier,
an auectionate brother and dutifu son. Coz
In Richmond Va, the Goth January, 1885, Of pneu.
onia IN the 2lst year Of his age, WILLLAN T. PTTKAN
of the above and member of Cant A c. Lathas
atery company He had been in service but six months,
S yer nsd been engaged in battles But his last
ght has been fought and won now he sleeps beneath
Ihe soil his valor defended Where these two manly forms
4nce sat ther place by the hearthstOne is now void. In
heaven we may meet them, on earth no more. [CoN.
Died. at Jacksborough Tenn on the astb dav of Janua
~ last in the S0d year Of his age JOHN c. GREENE lst
Lieutenant company Is 58th regiment N. G. T.
Lieut. reene Joined the NJ E. Church eight or nine years
ago. de Professed religion in the year 1857 from which
time until his death he considered by all who knew
him, as model of Christian piety. He was considered
one of the most useful citizens in Mitchell county in which
be lived He volunteered in his cnunrys service in JULY
last While this regiment was Cumberland Gan be was
taken sick with typhoid fever and carried Jacksbor ug
where he died. alter illness of two weeks and three days.
lsmented by all who knew him. He left wife aud seven
children 10 his loss May they with all the rest of
his friends be prepared to meet him in Heaven is the
prayer of the writer. -. ]. q. GREENE.
Died at his residence in Ashe county on the Sd of July
last, Capt JoHN HARrzoe 37h Regiment N. @. Troops.
capt Hartzog fought through of the hard battles in
which the noble 37h has been engaged aud last of all the
great battle of ChaneeOrsVie which, at the head of
his gallant company, be was among the first to scale the
enemys breastWorks and this effort was seriously an
Jured Capt II. collateral descendant ION the
terna sde of that most celebrated Border Warrior Dan
lei Boone whose courage and virtues he inherited
.. .-. ,la- ]. @.
In Klnston July 27th Mrs ELIZABETH DuSv wifi. Of
Lieut. Walter Dunn J and daughter of the late Daniel
Miller, aged 43 years and months. .-f -
IA Progress and Christian Advocate please copy!
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Is the Cause In ..1 Imminent Peril ,n


The Richmond Sentinel. speaking of the spirit Of
fear and despair which pervades the articles of the
Enqairer on the subject of the war, says: ...
"Such, we believe, is the tendency of the En-
quirer's dark pictures. We have had persons to
say to US that they betieUed in their correctness
they aO0uld seI It to be folly to continue the strug-
gls."t -. . g.. .., -. '. ...r ..... "a" =
In concluding one of its replies to the Sentinel
the Enquirer says:
"We insist on telling the naked truth and the
naked truth is that the COnfederacy have no hope
In the world save in the prowess of its own SOL
diers. If this be fear and despair, make the most
of it"
We have never on any occasion, used language
as desponding in its character as the foregoing !;
and yet are traitor, while John Mitchell, of the
Richmond Enquirer, is true Confederate.
Again, the President in his late proclamation
says:
"These and other causes (although far less dis
graceful than the desire to avoid danger or to es-
cape from the sacrifices required by patrotsm) are
nevertheless grevous faults and place the cause OF
our beloved country, and of every thing we hold
dear, in imminent peril"
Now, what does Imminent peril" meanf 1t
means near, ooerhanging, impending danger. 1t
its fate. 1t means that we must have victory soon,
and decisive victory, or subjugation will be our
fate. Have we at any time, said any thing strong
er than that? We have not Feeling and perceiv-
ing several weeks ago. what the President feels,
and perceives and admits, we asked the question,
"if the worst is destined to overtake US, would it
not be wise and prudent to take less than the worst
provided we could do so compatibly with honor?"
We thought the peril in which we were placed was
Imminent" and we said so. The President in a
solemn appeal to the soldiers and people, has said
the same thing If we have offended, so has the
President If We have so desponded as to look the
danger in the face, and to see that that danger is
near us-s threatening is overhangng, is just ahead
of US, and may fall upon US and crush US at any
moment, we are in the company Of the President
and one of his organs; and if we have offended so
have they.
Who are the traitors? The sentinel on the watch
tower who gives notice of approaching danger, is
true to his trust, and deserves applause; but the
sentinel who sleeps his post, gives false warn
ing or no warning to the garrison, is traitor and
deserves the heaviest punishment We have tried
to tell the truth from the first but the Enquirer is
just beginning to tell the truth. We congratulate
that paper its disposition to do the same thing.
1t is never too late to do right The warnings of
that paper may not reach the of the country in
time to avert the danger, or to aid in rescuing us
from the " imminent peril in which we are placed
but they may illustrate the fact that the most har
dened criminal may seek and obtain mercy even in
his last moments
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-08-07

A GALLANT AND FAITHFUL SoLDIER-Among the
wounded of the Raleigh Rifles, 14th North Carolina
Regiment in the battles of Gettysburg, was W. II.
Hood, son of our worthy friend William H. Hood,
Esq, Of Eagle Rock, in this County. His wound,
We are glad to state, is not serious. Young Hold
has been in the Rifles from the first. We have be-
fore US letter written by him to his father soon
after the battle of Charlottesville, on sheet of
paper perforated by ball. During the fight ne
pulled off his knapsack and placed it before his
head He shot fifty rounds in all and while his
knapsack was thus shielding his head ball pc ne
tated it about half way through cutting his cloth
ing, papers &c-but the knapsack saved his life.
During this fight his gun was shot in two in his
hands, but he took up another, and fought on. We
trust that this young soldier and thousands of 9TH
ers equally gallant and faithful, may survive the
war and be res tored to their families and friends
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For the Standard.
q.
PUBLIC MEETING IN WAYNE COUNTY.


very considerable meeting of the citizens Of
Stony Greek District was held at Scottville Mon
day. Sd August at one o'clock, the appointed hour
Of meeting. On motion Of Mr. NJ. Howell, Mr.. Exum
Howell was called to the chair and Mr.. John Robin
son appointed Secretary.
The chairman briefly explained the object of the
meeting, and on motion of Mr.. e. Woodward, MessrS
Steven Howell, Willy Crumpler and Thos. Howell
were appointed committee to draft resolutions to
lay before the meeting During the brief absence
of the committee had spouting, but several of
the gentlemen gave a brief expression to the high
sense of wrong inflicted on our beloved State-an
ungratefu reward for the heroic daring of her brave
and valiant sons. On the re appearance of the CON-
mittee the following preamble and resolutions were
handed in to the Secretary to read:
WHEREAS, In various sections of our State, meet
ingS being held for the purpose of upholdng our
rights and denouncing the appointment of foreign
ers to office in North Carolina which should, by
right exclusively belong to her own citizens; be it
therefore,
ResoIUsd, That we, the citizens of this district
will not tamely submit to the appointment of q
tithing man froE any other State, unless it can be
fairly shown that none of our own citizens de-
serving Of and eligible to the appointment.
Res0LUed That sympathizing with the privatons
of our brave soldiers in the Confederate service and
bewailing, as many of us must the untimely and
cruel end Of some of our dearest kindred in this
christian and savage war, and as Christians looking
to the God of Peace for the consummation of our
faith, we would earnestly urge on our representa-
tives to try to bring about an honorable peace.
ResoLUed, That the Judges of our Supreme Court
have earned for themselves the lasting gratitude Of
every lover of Constitutional liberty throughout
the land. s-... ... .--
Res0l0ed That in view of the defenceless state of
our homes and the desolation which prevails, and
the calamties which threaten in the absence of
natural defenders protest against supplying any
more men to the Confederate service until other
States shall have supplied their jnst quota. .
ResOIUsd, That w. w. Holden has won for him.
self proud position in the affections of his country
men, soldiers and citizens, by his indomitable de-
fense of their rights; and that we recommend the
Raleigh Standard to every one who hates tyranny
and would resist oppression.
Resoloed, That these proceedings be published in
the Raleigh Standard, Progress and Christian Id
rOcate, with a request to. other papers throughout
the State to copy. ....
The Secretary having read the above, it was pro-
posed and seconded that they be received, which
was done in accordance, men, con- T,
Subscriptions for the Standard were also collected
and the meeting separated elated at heart as men
should feel who unfalteringly discharge an honest
duty. L. HOWELL, Onmn
JOHN ROBINSON, Secy. . --.
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The Johnston County Meeting.

We invite the attention of our readers to the pro-
ceedings of the meeting in Johnston County, in our
paper to-day. We learn from gentlemen who were
present, that this meeting composed of at least
fOs hundred citizens Of the County, and that it
was entirely unanimous in its feeling and action
Every Captains district was represented.
The people of Johnston are not for reconstruction
but for negotiations with the Northern people with
az view to separation. They call for general Con-
Vention of the people of all the States North and
South the delegates to be chosen by the people,
and the action of the Convention to be final when
ratified by the people of the States. This is sensi-
BILE and tangible 1t is practical, and means some
thing. The South would meet anxious for separa-
ton and the North would meet anxious for restora-
ton but the delegates acting for the people, would
deliberate on the whole matter, and any treaty or
compromise" they might make would be fnal if
ratified by the people of the two sections Is there
any thing unreasonable, improper unpatriotic in
this propoSition9 We think not. This war, though
it was not commenced by the deliberate action of the
people of the two sections be closed only By the
people, 1t is their war, and the two governments
belong to them. If the war is to be continued in
ueQnlLey, anu nO euOfLS 1auS W emu III Gkey arc "
be the sufferers if it is closed by them in accor
dance with their wishes and directions, the honor
the dishoner of closing it will be theirs and
one who respects the voice of the people will COM
plain.
The people of Johnston, it will be seen, are for
fghtip: and negotiating at the same time. While,
therefore thew recommend that steps be taken to
hold Convention am thus endeaVor by mental
and moral means to terminate rue war; 'ney a. 'le
same time exhoTt our brave soldiers u s'aiiu ntu'y
cy their colOrs and fght on as heretofore al
amiStice can be obtained 49,.
But as matter of course the Destructive lead
s' who are very careful not 10 shOR their faces in
0aue, will direct their organs to asssl the people
Vi d0lnstOn and brand them as traitors Well, let
''''a do 50; but if the people of Jebnstsn County
are not true TO the Soath-if those who composed
Sas meeting are disposed to Surrender tie Hsats OF
'ueF State, and abandon the Oonfederacy, t.>S2 Is
'aS State itself in similar coalition, for the actioS !
VI the meeting referred to will receive the unquali-
w approval of three-f -fourths of our people. We
fp'sk knowingly, and future events will sustain US
10 this opinion 4
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-08-07

PROMOTIONS BY THE PREsIDENE-The President
has announced the following promotions Of officers
to Major and Brigadier Generals from the rauk
of Brigadier and Colonel.
Brigadier General Stephen D. Lee, of South Car
olns promoted Major General from August Sd, 1868.
Colonel o. F. Stoval. of Tennessee 10 be Brig.
adler General from July 2Sth, 1868.
Colonel James Deshler, of Alabama, to be Brig
adler General from July 2Sth, 1868.
Colonel Lawrence S. Baker, of North Carolina, to
be Brigader General from July 2Sth, 1868.
Colonel Lansford L. Lomax, of Virginia, to be
Brigadler General from July 23d, 1898.
Colonel I. D. Roddy, (cavalry,) Of Alabama, to be
Brigedier General from August Sd, 1863.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-08-07
Mercy is the queen of beauty, and the blessed
offspring Of the King of Glory.

For the Standard.
Mr. HOLDEN 1T appears that another day of fasting hu
initiation and prayer apart by the authorities at Rich
mond Will not the preachers of the country unite that
day in speaking in favor of and praying for peace? Will
not those who have encouraged this hOrrd war;
last man and last dollar" ministers in view of tie pre-
sent condition of the country and its future prospects
should the continue, will not they speak in favor of
peace? Or is this cruel strife to continue the of the
country To be taken away few at time, ill the South
becomes literally an Aceldama? "ls there balm in
Giead Will all religious teachers ignore this beatitude
Blessed the peace makers for they shall be called the
children of GOi and let this strife go till thousands
more sent to unimey graves to eternity unprepared
and those they leave behind be utterly ruined and
speak against it? These suggestions made BY one
whom war-preachers would call, Of the aOord, but
three years. CALAMU Us.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-08-07

A friend writes US to know if in our opinion the
words in the act for home defence, exempting the
civil and military officers of the Confederate gov
ernment," exempts postmasters from the home
guard.
By broad and general Interpretation we think ii
does; yet we are not that the intention of the
law was to include postmasters as "civil officers Of
the government" They certainly are such in one
sense but whether in such a sense as to exempt
them from this duty is question for the Adutant
General and afterwards for the Courts If his decis
ion on the subject should be contested.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-08-07
From Gen. Lees Army.

The Richmond Enquirer of Wednesday says, it
is generally understood that Gen. Lees army has
evacuated Culpepper, and is now east of the Kapl'
dan This movement it is said, was inevitable the
army not being in condition numerically to advance
ocanst Meade as was expected while the latter has
been strengthened by large renforcements.
Gen. Lee is, therefore, on the retreat towards
v;hmond, and Gen. Meade is advancing upon him.
This news is not cheering, especially as the Enquir-
- states that Gen. Lees force is too small to Justify
him in rsking general engagement with the enc
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meade,s Army-.Ad> .tiOua, Northern News. !

RICHMOND Aug. 5-The central train arrived at late
hour last night, but brought no news of importance
IL rs reported that Meade has crossed the Rappahannock
into Culpepper. go ..,.r..... 80 -. -
General Meredith is the successor Of Colonel Ludlow
The Commissioner Of the Confederate authorities received
yesterday official notification of the appointment meet
ing of the Commissioners will take place this week
mens are organized and in course Of organization for the
Federal army
Northern papers dcule the idea that it is the purpose
of the South TO employ negro troops, asserted In an
anonymous letter to the Tribune, dated Richmond.
There is another Yankee fotilla in James riVer. Two
monitors and two gunboats as far rs Sany Foint
last night.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-08-07
For the Standard
PUBLIC MEETING IN YADKIN COUNTY.


At public meeting Of the citizens of Yadkin
County, held at East Bend on Friday, the Slst Of
july 1868 large portion of the citizens in attend
ance on motion of w. W. Patterson, Esq, the Rev.
Henry Steel was called the chair and G. ID. Viii.
liams, Esq, appointed Secretary.
The chairman, in few appropriate remarks, hav-
ing stated the object Of the meeting appointed Capt
WIN. F. Kirk, w. W. Patterson, Esq, Dr. E. Ben
bow, VIM. A Pondexter, and s. B. Armfield COM
mittee to draft resolutions expressive of the same,
who reported the following resolutions, which
unanimously adopted with only dissenting voice:
WHEREAS, The time has come when the people
of North Carolina should look to their interest with
jealousy and speak out; therefore, % =
ResOLUed, That We, the people Of Yadkin County,
do endorse every resolution Of the meeting of the
citizens of Greene County, on the 14th of July, in
word and letter.. &c.,.
ResolDed That after taking into consideration the
various prospects for crop of grain caused by the
draining of the country of men by the conscrpt act
and the multitude of rains and freshets, that do
not refuse to pay any tax that is in the bounds of
reason in Confederate currency that Congress may
impose upon US; but we do object to paying any
portion of our produce as tax, especially to Vir-
ginia tithing man. -.E .... .-.- .... ~. .
Resolped That we pledge ourselves to each other
to resist to the bitter end any such monarchical
tax-sny such a contempt of our State as to pay
such tax to Virginia tithIng man. - .. ......-.
Resoloed That we urge upon our authorities to
take some steps that will accomplish speedy and
lasting peace as we think there has been blood
enough split and that the country is near enough
exhausted. ,..-. ... ... .." ...s
ResolUed, That we request our State authorities
to call State Convention forthwith for the purpose
of e6ecting peace. ......T ....4. a-s .E...-...
Resolued, That these proceedings be published in
the North Carolina Standard and Fayetteville Ob
serUsr, and Peoples Press copy. : 5'
Ii. STEEL, Chm'n.
G. D. WILLIAMS, Sec'y.
Though obedience be better than sacrifice, yet for
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We are requested to state that Mr.. Sims Up
church. of Chatham County, has in his possession
the papers necessary to enable the relatives of de-
ceased soldiers of Captain York's company, 9th
State troops, to draw the pay and bounty due to
such deceased soldiers. Persons interested will ap-
nv to Mr.. Upchurch.
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From Charleston.

CHARLESTON, Aug All quiet to-day. Battery Wag-
ner in fine condition. and far stronger than when the
bombardment began The people and troops in good
spirits.
1t is ated in the Northern news to the sls that the
federal General had erected long line of batteries within
two hundred and fifty yards of Fort Wagner and is
ing three heavy hundred pound siege guns within
mile and quarter of SUMTER with which he expected to
reduce the fort.