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For the Standard.
PUBLIC MEETING IN WATAUGA COUNTY.
W. NBRRILL, SEQ

At meeting Of the citizens of Watauya county, held at
Stony Fork the 18Th instant, motion of A. Miller
ESQ., John R. Hodges, ESD was called to the Chair and
A. W. Peuly requested to act AZ Secretary.
The Chairman in a few appropriate remarks explained
the object Of the meeting On notion Chairman ap
pointed tie following committee: A. Miller Esq James
Ragan Esq, Rev. john Cook, G. w. Brady G. Shepherd
On motion Rev. w. Church, of Wilkes, and d. Howell, of
Ashe county, added to the committee to draft
utions the Of the meeting who through
their Chairman reported the following resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted:
-WuERRAs The time has arrived when the people of
North Caron. should guard with jealous eye their
rights and iDertes and look with eye single their
interests we deem it duty freemen of North Car
olna to public council aud express views in
regard the pscy Of further prosecuting this bloody and
inhuman war. Therefore
Re.olcsd, That peace cannot be restored merely by
fighting. This we think is now apparent to all.
Resolved That the present bloody aud nhuman war has
ragged long enough without any profit material advau
Congress to their utmost edesvOrs to obtain
cessation of hostlties Termination Of present
struggles in a just, honorable, AND lasting peace.
RssoLUed That Western North Carolina has furnished
over her quota of and MEANS and has slaves to
work her soi think expedient that further call
should be made ON her for troops.
ResoLeed Thut consecrae to the hands of
God and trust that ready to bear humble submis-
sion to his will We willing to accept the least of the
evils that before and have peace again upon hon.
|. orable terms
Resolued, That w. W. Holden is one of the abest and
bodest defenders of the rights Of the people in the State
and recommend the Sndra to every lover Of liberty
and to all who are opposed despos at home abroad
We also endorse the course pursued by his ExceencY
Gov. Vance,
RssoIped That these proceedings be published in the
C. Standard aud all 0.her Conservative papers in the
State be 2quested to copy.
On motion, the meeting adjourned -
4. W. PsxL1, Sec.
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PUBLIC MEETING IN CHATHAM COUNTY.

At meeting held at Hopkins schoolhOuse in the Hay
wood district the 18th Of August, 1863 the meeting
being largely attended, motion, o. A. Williams was
called to The chair, and Samuel Wombe appointed Sec.
retsry
Whereupou the chairman appointed the following commits.
Boom and Chas Brown when w. c. Thomas Esq explain
cd the object of the meeting in few appropriate remarks.
The committee retired short time to draft resolutions
expressive of the same whD reported the following pre-
amble and resolutions:
WHEREAS, The people of North Carolina viewing with
Jealous their liberties huk that the time has arrived
when they should speak out; therefore,
Res10sd. That we The people of Chatham, do endorse
every resolution Of the meeting of the citizens of Greeue
county .he l4th of July, word and letter.
ResotDed, That after taxing into consideration the
rious prospects for crop of grain caused by the draining
of the country of by the conscrpt act and multitude
Of the rains and ehets that do not refuse to any
tax that is the bounds of in Confederate currency
that Congress may impose upon US, but do object
paying any portion of our produce tax.
Rsi0ed That We pledge ourselves to each other to
sist to the bitter end any such mOnSIchicat tax.
Resolved, That urge upon authorities to take
steps that will accomplish speedy and lasting peace
think there has been blood enough spilled aud that
the country is near enough exhausted
Res0Lced, That request State authorities to call
State Convention forthwith for the purpose of eecng
peace.
Resolved That in favor Of the freedom Of speech
and Of the press and that endorse the that w.
w Holden is pursuing, and recommend his paper to all
true lovers of liberty. &
Resoced That our North boys should be led by
NorhCa officers, they have been imposed by
being led by foreigners.
Ordsre That the proceedings Of this meeting be sent
to the Editor Of the North Carolina nLar requesting
it to be published U. A. WILLIAMS, Chmn.
S.P. WoNBLE, Sec'y.
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Sor the Standard.
PUBLIC MEETING IN YADKIN COUHTY.


At meeting of the citizens of Yadkin county, held at
Buck Shoa Music ground Friday the l4th instant,
on motion of Jesse Couch Rev. Andrew Thomasson
called to the chair and W. W. johnson appointed Secre
tary. Tie Chairman in few appropriate remarks, hav-
ing explained the object of the nesting proceeded to
point the following committee w. Wright, j. Couch, j..
Jarvis Thomas Norman and B. johnson to draft resolu
tons expressive of the of the meeting who reported
through their chairman the following resolutions which
were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS. The people promised peaceabe secession
and have not realized it. but with sorrow have felt its
full effects Therefore Belt =
soloe That the of the Confederate
towards North Carolina. from the beginning of the war;
has been anything but fair and honorable.
Resotued, That while North Carolina has able aud skill
fu physcuns and officers competent tO perform the du
ties assigned hem the Confederate government has sent
to this State physicians aud officers from Richmond to
anime and enroll her conscrpt thereby treating with
tempt this State.
Resolpe That North Carolinsns are capable perform
ing any duties assigned them and We protest against the
practice Of appointing from other States to perform
duties within her borders.
solue That in view of the bad treatment that this
State has received of the Confederate government and the
insults continually heaped upon her, call upon all North
CaroIinaus to demaud their dscontnuance or We will in
sefdeence take position where take care of our
Selves vocal upon the people to declare whether they
will be freemen or slaves.
Resolved That opposed to the suspension OF the
writ of obeas epUsj that in tavprof free speech
and the freedom Of the press.
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PUBLIC MEETING IN BUyCONBs.

pUDLlC IN DUNCOAOS.
At meeting of the Conservative party Of lower SWAN
nanoa DIS riot Buucombe County, Aug: 7h 1853, Pete,
Huysey was called to the Chair and W. Merrill Esq ap
point ,Srcretary.
The object of the meeting being understood L. L. Stew
art, Clark, Hughey, st,oupe and John Reed were
tun. The committee reported tie following resolutions
which were unanimously adopted =
RsuLued That the Of the Confederate govern.
ment towards North Carolina from the beginning Of the
war; his been thing but fair and Northumberland LEI
her blood flow freely not word is said, chart
table done, honor the valOr " patriotism of her
sons.
Resored That we have heard with deep regret of the
appointment IF Bradford Virginan chief Tithng
man fer North Carolina, and we demand his removal.
RcSokged, That North Carulinans capable of per
forming any duties assigned them by the Confederate
States and do protest against the appointment of
men from other States perform duties within her Dor
ders which her can do well, be.ter
R.soioed Tina: the President having called upon this
to the best Of the State that any troops be
furnished until other States have furnished their just quo
Ia Of men,
in proportion hsr inhabitants than any other State
prosecute this war, and she has fewer Generals TO
maud them than any other State
Reso[red That in view of the bad treatment this State
hs, received at the hands of the government, and
the duty all North Caronlans TO hold meetings in the
respective countless and declare whether they Snail be free
men not
Resu!eed That the following named gentlemen, Peter
Ruehey oreuza tanning and L. L. Stewart be appoint
ed delegates represent in the Convention
ble in Of Hendeisonvle August 18th, 1862 to
nominate Conservative candidate for Congress in the 10th
Cong ressiOnar District.
esoired That these proceedings be published in the
Henderson Times and that the Nindard and all other pa
pers the State favorable to action requested "
copy. n,,r,,, ,,rou,1- nj,
w.
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ID lie D.,
DIED,
In Randolph County, Ga, the 18th instant, JOHN Y.
H1cK firm nf lin

T. Ii
In Randolph County, Ga the 18th instant Jons Y.
Hicks. formerly of Franklin County, N. c.
In this City, on the 18th inst, Rev. THOMAS MURPHY,
Pastor of the Catholic. Church of st. Thomas
There Mr.. Murphy was born in Carlow, ireland,
S0th November 1906 of respectable and pous parents
ing desire to enter the ministry he marculated at Car
low College, where he pursued full of classical
and literary studies and afterwards entered the Ecceas
tica Seminary of that Diocese devote himself more
medately to theological course. While thus engaged
he was induced to choose this country the of
,abors and in sss he came to Charleston One year Ia
years he diligently labored in Charleston and its envrons
in Fayetteville aud Raleigh, N. c., Macon and Columbus
Geo. aud elsewhere. In 1916 he was appointed to the
charge the Catholic congregation of Wilmington which
position he held until death called him. hope the re-
ward of a 9pd and faithful serrant.
Remarkably unobtrusve and modest, none save those
who entered bis well chosen library acquainted
with his habua studies could form any estimate of his
mental culture But all who knew him. impressed
with his devoted and unsesh in the discharge of his u
ties Gifted With heart of womanly tenderness he never
as be could alleviate it. Filled with charity for his
fellow.men, all without exception embraced within
its sphere With the true spirit of the ministry feeling
that he entirely devoted to the service he drew
health life when any work Of bis ministry Of charity
before him. We remember his untiring and heroic Ia
bors, during the epidemic. last summer. Earlier in
life he had manifested equal constancy aud courage
the post of danger he expressed brother clergy
noD death would be welcome to him, than
coming from attending the sick and SUFFERING for then HI
would be sure of heaven"
Ills death may in manner be attributed to the at
tack of yellow fever summer which undermined his
health and left it too weak TO resist attacks which other
wise would have bud little effect constitution up
Thus has passed away good and truly useful man.
pous Christian and Jealous munster of the High
Let hope that be but summoned to receive reward
exceeding great May he rest in peace Wilmington Jour
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PUBLIC MEETING AT

-f'r'eA For the Standard. 4.
PUBLIC MEETING AT BLUE RIDGE.
At meeting Of the people to appoint delegate to the
18th inst, on motion, Joseph Taylor called to the
Chair and Thomas Gibbs was requested to act as ecre
tary.
Blackwell, and Jonathan Newman committee to draft
resolutions for the meeting whereupon the following were
unanimously adopted:
RssssUed That we are in favor of an immediate cessa
ton OF hosIes, and of holding Convention Jointly by
,he two governments for the purpose Of negotiating
peace alike honorable to both sections
Resored That the administration at Richmond is con-
sodated military despotism shown in the coHscrrt
law and should be deprecated by all lovers Of constu
ResOlpe That the 1.-THE law is burdensome taxation
far than our gallant orethers rebeed against and
Resolced, Thut the present party in this State
whether secessons called Conservatives has adOp
our country and that they are to ali ntents and
destructive party and are not entitled to the Confidence
Of the people.
ssore That the peace party in this State is not the
lag end of any party but that made up of the bone
aud snew of the country.
Resolre That the vorisism BY the President in sus
pending the cOnscrpt law in certain portions of the Con-
iederacy is both unjust and dshonorable
Resided That ,he course pursued BY Mr.. Dedman
iden Editor of the Henderson Times is eminently Con-
servatve and is entitled to the unlimited confidence Of
-Resglred, That W. w. Holden, of the Standard is the
aest advocate of popular rights in the State and TINT
his paper should be read by every man. woman aud child
Hesutse, That G. ". Logan of Ruthsrtordton, is
choice AS suitable person represent the 10th Congress
sonal District in the next Confederate Congress- aud
recommend him to the favorable consideration of the Con
vertiOn.
Resolce That the proceedings of this meeting be pub
lished in the Henderson Tnes, and the STANDARD be re-
quesied to copy.
On molten, K. j. Gibbs appointed to represent the
views Of this meeting in the county meeting.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
JOSEPH TAYLOR, Chm.
THOMAS GIBBS, Sec.
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Richmond Markets, August rs, 1868.

Wheat good, IS per bushel Four, superfne, S25 ex
tra s25; family, $50. Tobacco inferior iugs $lS q Is
good, $50 Is; fine bright ss5 80; inferior leaf ss
So; good 40 S.; 6ne shipping. 60 q 70; fine manu-
Corn meal $40 per bushel. Bacon, inferior. s.so lst
for shoulders; $l.aO 200 for hams Grcceres-Browr
Sugar $.Sc l.ao; Moasses, $l3 @ IA; Coffee, ss75
1926; Butter, 81 265; Country Soap, &c., q 75c per
h.; wool, $3.50 q 4.5O; Cotton Yarns SIS a is
Corn Whisky. s22 es; Rye, S24 "a; Apple Brandy,
&25 @ 80; Copperas, 9Oc
Observation-Disclosures bonds of 100 million loan s
per cent $02 III and interest, according date;
per cent convertbes 81 IA and interest per cent SOL
and interest; Is million loan, coupon, $ls71<; cotton
and interest coupon bonds $i25 North Carolina sixes
old ISSUE $40 eight per cents, $i76 and interest," Ten
nessee SKIES, $40.
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the inhabitants of our once peaceful and happy land
America and whereas inclined to believe !nas se
difficulties and should be settled, and that ;ah.
ally the duty of men and women to cry against
Rtsolos To call and recommend conventloli y, sre
State of North Carolina to At the town Of
ton some time in September and that there oe hve
sent peace party and SETTLE in their wisdom on tne oes'
possible plan to an honorable peace that is 70 say
the very best we can get s...e
Conventions as direct peace measure we may eeGt na
tiona convention and cessation Of hostites until iair
trial be made for rehabilitation.
Resolued; That State Convention may adopt platform
set forth by Roe in the Henderson Times issued the zSo
of July, 1858.
c. Standard Fayetteville O5serusr Henderson Times ana
j. BUCkNER, Chm.
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Rssocsdt That the present bloody nhuman war ha:
ragged long enough without any pf6nt therefore, CAL
upon representatives. in our 20 use thef
utmost endeavors to obtain cessation Of hosttes and
Termination of our present struggle just honorable and
lasting peace.
RssolSed That we do not intend to submit any longer
to the gross insults offered to North Carolina BY the Con
federate government.
Resolved That we protest against the 1.-THE law in any
shape Whatever. -
Rssota That we protest against furnishing any more
troops from NOrth-CarOlina.
Resousd That w. w. Holden is one of the abest and
commend the Standard to every lover Of liberty and to all
who are opposed to despotism at home or abroad.
esoIusa That these proceedings be published in the
Raleigh Standard.
ANDREW THOMAssON, Chm'n.
W. W. JOHNSON, Secy.
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For the Standard.
PCBLIC MEETING IN WILKES COUNTY.


At meeting held at Cross Roads, Mulberry district,
Friday l4.h August 1868, motion, j. H. Brooks was
called to the CHAIR and Wa Myers appointed Secretary
The object of the meeting being explained, the following
committee appointed to draft resolutions:
Daniel Gvens, Presley Brown, A. J: Ashur, VIM: Will
cockson, E. Junings J.. Brewer, X. Hays, II. Bins, j.
Clby, L. Jinnings, Jas. Tinsley aud A. Brown.
The following preamble and resolutions unanim-
ously adopted:
WnxREAs, The time has arrived when the people Of
North Carolina should guard with jealous their rights
aad liberties aud look with eye single to their interest
deem it duty freemen Of to meet
in public council aud views regard to the pol
icy tine Confederate government has thought proper to
pursue towards NorthCaroina, and take position up
holding ind defending the liberties of the people of the
State pedsng lives fortunes and sacred hon
or in her defence whether agains. kings abroad ants
Reso!red That the Of the Confederate govern
ment towards from the beginning of the
var has been any thing but fair aud honorable aud that
let her blood Cow so freely word is said
table act done, to honor the yaor patriotism of her
Reso.yst That in consequence of the heavy rains aud
esets in the sresuns the scarcity Of hands labor
not having near an average CROP we think hard
dren starve while their husbands and fathers the
servce hpk the people in this poor section OF couu.
try cannot bear it.
Reskred, That in view of the bad treatment this State
has received the hands of the Confederate government
and the insults anly heaped upon her, deem it
the duty Of all to demand their dscou-
tnuance we SHALL in self defence, be compelled to take
pl sitiun where take Of Ourselves-and we
call upon the people of NorthCarulna to hold meetings
their respective counties urd declare whether they shall
be freenen slaves.
Resolued That we nominate s. p SMITH, of Wilkes couu
ty, to represent US in the next Congress-
Resoieed That in opinion, W. W. Holden is the
abe.t aud boldest defender of the rights OF the people
State the stand he has taken in their defence
is Just cause pride to every Noah Caronian and
that we recommend the Standard under his control t.
ny and oppression for we had soon be slaves in
place as another:
Rssolred. That these proceedings be published in thu
Sdndlrd. J. Il. BROOKS, Chmn.
wv MYERS Sec'y.
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PUBLIC MEETING IN CHATHAM COUNTY.

Alta meeting of the people Of the Bear Greek district
Chatham county N. held at Bear Greek Church. on the
18th nst Rev. Atlas J. Gilbert called to the chair
and Rev. D. c. Murchson requested to act as Secretary
The object Of the meeting having been explained by the
Chairman the following persons were appointed COM
the meeting: Isaac Patterson, Esq., Tsrleton Johnson A.
B. Bright and D. G. Murchsou.
The committee after consulting together, reported,
through their chairman, the following preamble and
lutions, which were unanimously adopted:
Z, WHsRkAs, The time has arrived when the people Of
EorthCarona should watch with jealous eye their rights
and interests guaranteed to them under the Consu-
oton end WHEREAS, We onrtion of the people of North
Carolina having met together in public counsel 10 consult
each other in regard best interest; therefore,
ssolgsd That we will defend rights By all honora
tbe aud lawful within power let the oppression
come from kings abroad or tyrants ut home. e..
oneenIh part Of produce tax to the Confederate
government as being oppressive in its nature there
fore request in the next Congress-
solpe That authorities be requested to remit the
tax in kind in this county and let our tax in money
all ts grain raised in this county will be needed at
home, aud taken of the poor people are obliged TO
suffer. = ~
Rtsolpd, That North. Carolina has more troops in the
fere request Governor to retain the between 40
and As years age for State defence order that old
may remain at home to take care Of the women and
children.
ResoUe That representatives, in Congress be instructed
to try and procure arstice for ninety days six
months in order to negotiate for must come
Resore That our Governor be requested to call Con.
venton Of the people early day take into consider
ron the propey the present war upon the
plan pursued by the Confederate government
Resotoed, That we heartily endorse the pursued
by ". W. Holden Editor of the Raleigh Standard and
look upon him being of the abiest deendersot the
rights Of the people belonging to the editorial fraternity
Rsolred That the proceedings of this meeting be for
marded to the Editor Of the Raleigh Standard with
quest to publish them.
After which the meeting adjourned to meet again the Sd
Saturday in September next.
D. MuRcuIsox Sesy.
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August 20, 1853.

MOTTO EFT HERE WAS TAKEN
IL and committed to the jail of Stokes counr W
on the 2sth of June, 1858, the following described I'll
q runaway. Sa'I
HANNIBAL. or Lewis, who says he belongs to on.
feet eight and half inches high, weighs about La
bears small scar at the of left eye, slight se
under side Of the left wrist about two inches LONG
row visage, dark copper and good countensne s'
posed to be % years DID, DRESS grey yarn coat and
yarn pants. ADu 81
The owner of said slave is notified to Coma g..
prove property and pay charges, or he will be any,
of according to law NATH'L. MOODY "
Aug. Z, 1858. sS-SY
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CONGREGATIONAL Di.trict..

First District Hartford. Gates, Chowan, Per-
qumans, Pasquotank Camden, Currituck Northampton,
Washington, Tyrrell and BERTHE.
Second District Halifax, Edgecombe, Beaufort Wilson,
Pitt Greene Lenoir and Hyde.
Third Distriet.-Carteret, Craven Jones' Onslow Du-
pin, Wayne Johnston and Sampson.
Fourth Distric.-New Hanover, Brunswick, Columbus,
Baden, Robson, Cumberland, Richmond and Harnett.
Orange and Nash.
:, Si1M Dstrict-Alsmance, Person. ,Caswell, Rocking
ham, Guilford, Stokes aud Forsyth.
Seventh District Davidson, Chatham, Moore
Montgomery, Stanly and Arson.
Eighth District:-Rowan, Gabarrus Union, Mecklenburg
CASTOR, Lincoln, Catawba and cleveland
Alexander. Yadkin, Surry, Dave, Iredell and Burke.
Tenth Distric-Clay, Cherokee, Macon, jackson, Madi
son, Buncombe Transylvaua, Henderson Polk, Yancey
Mcdowell, Rutherford. Mitchell, Haywood and Watuga