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LOCAL NEWS.

CRIMINAL Court, Judge Nsher.-Yesterday
Thomas Herman, convicted Of grand larceny,
was sentenced to one year in the Albany pen
it.Ltiary.
August A. Boyans, charged with the larceny
Of &3,7G0 from Paymaster Latham, was found
not guilty. 1t 10 understood that Immediately
after the rendition Of the verdict the defendant
instructed suit against Major Latham for
This morning, Richard Savenhook, F. Nc
Manus, John Miller, M. Fagarty, and NJ.
Dodge, were tried for an assault and battery
with intent to kill. and the first was found
guilty, the second and third guilty Of assault
and battery, and the two last not guilty. The
same parties were then placed On trial upon a
similar charge. These charges grow out OF
Park, and creating row, in which one of the
girls and two soldiers Of SCOTS 900 were cut
with q knife.
PROVOST MARSHAL TODD THREATENED BIZ
THB SWELL MoB.-Provost Marshal Todd was
made the recipient this morning OF letter,
post-marked at New York yesterday, OF which
the folio wing 10 an extract:
NEW YORK, Oct. II, 1870 you Captain
Todd: We want you to understand that you
have drummed out enough OF our men, tho
next man you attempt to drum out Of Wash
ington we will burn down your farm. We
know more than you are aware of. We will
let You know, SO you better let our party alone
when we are looking for our living, or we will
let the paper know the strength Of what you
have been doing, so keep yourself still. We
are the thieves Of York and Philadelphia
We can assure the writer that the captain is
by no means inundated, and that it is his de-
termination to keep on drumming out all Of
"our men" that he can seize. The receipt of
such letter fully proves, we think, that Capt
Todd Is faithful in the discharge Of his dutips.
A ROw.-Yesterday afternoon, Hugh Dor an
and Samuel Clark, Of 9th Pa, stationed at the
Arsenal, went into Platz' restaurant, near
Third street, and demanded liquor, which was
refused. They then grabbed pitch her and made
vented them from striking, and they were with
some difficulty put out OF the house. Colonel
Higgins, Of the e6th n. Y :, happening to be near
attempted to check them in their dsorderly acts
when he was assaulted. Sergeant Milstead with
Officers Hilton, Taylor and Mills, were soon
another soldier, and dispersed the crowd, which
BY this time numbered over two hundred per.
sons. They Were taken to the Fifth Ward sta.
ton, and Justice Furguson delivered the two
named TO the military and rolased tho other
man.
FOURTH WARD STATION CAsDs-9eorge
Seymour, drunk; dismissed. Georgiana Hi.
stead, larceny; jail for court. Jsha M. Foley,
drank asa dsordsrly; s. James Cassidy, do:
o. Henrietta johnson, disorderly; %. Sarah
Ann Davis, do; 9. Thomas Scott, drunk and
horse; dismissed. Wn. H. Digs, profanity;
do. VIM. Jones, desertion. james Kenan,
drunk and disordsrly; 50. Jane Farrell, do !;
dismissed. James Steward, do; g. Jacob
character; military. VIM. Montgomery, dessr-
ton; military. Edmond u. Rice, drunk and
dnorderfy; d. VIM. Stanton. sleeping in .
wagon; for hearing.
GHINAH OPERA AT 0RovBR's.-On Thurs.
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LlAGUI ROOMS TONIGHT.
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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-10-30

Col. RuFFIN-The death of Col. Thomas Ruf6n,
OF the First North Carolina Cavalry, is again re-
peated in Northern journals 1t will be recollected
that Col Ruffin was wounded in the recent fight
at Bristow Station and fell into the hands of the
enemy. correspondent of the NeT York Com
anerciGt AdOertiser, writing from Washington, says :
Col Ruffin. who was wounded at the Bristow
fight and died, and was buried at Alexandria Sun
day, was in Congress from North Carolina at the
time the war broke out. He was never violent
partisan and opposed secession, but like many other
good men, followed the blind ambition that led him
to an ignoble end because "his State went out"
The AdUert,Ssr is mistaken in saying Col. Ruffin
opposed secession. He was an active and bitter
secessionist and applauded the cotton States for
breaking up the Urion. But, unlike other original
secessionists, he entered the ranks and went for
ward like man to meet the enemy. Those of his
way of thinking who are skullling from the war,
ought to feel their cheeks burn with shame whenever
the name Of Col. Rufin is mentioned.
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From Western North. Carolina.


We had information day or two since that q
movement had been made by the enemy towards
AsheVille, BY way of the Warm Springs about S6
miles west of the former place. 1t is stated that
Col John W. Wood6n, who commanded our force
OF mounted men in the fight at Warm Springs, was
Killed, together with several of his command, and
several wounded
Intelligence from Asheyille. under date of the
26th, received on Thursday, is to the effect that
another fight had taken place at Warm Springs
Gen. Robt B. Vance in command of our forces
Several killed and wounded on each side. Full
particulars not received.
Gov. Vance left this City on Tuesday for the
scene of operations. His presence Will be valuable
in embodying the Home Guard, and adding to the
regular forces under Gen. Vance. The force of the
enemy is not known but we have every confidence
that he will be checked and driven back.
Gov Vance will probably be absent some ten or
twelve days
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It seems to me that "'Tis liberty to liberty en-
gagged" would GUILTY. ate the friendship of those
peace Democrats of whom have been lncar-
cerated and banished without crime Sy the Same
tyrant that oppressed us-many of whom have been
denied the liberty of speech and of the press, ana
the freedom of elections all of whom have been out
ragged in feelings and in sentiments by the su6yer-
sion of liberty and the rapid strides of an unrelen-
ing tyranny. In some Of the States that party is
now aspiring to authority. Should they attain it,
have some hopes that they WILL ere long, say to the
Abolitionists and to Lincoln, You should not
conquer the Southern people You cannot conquer
the Southern people. Withdraw your armies, talk
with them in a friendly manner. Let them estab-
lish government deriving its just powers from the
consent of the governed"
But if Lincoln should succeed in annihilating this
party, what then? He will then have succeeded in
subvertng the government of the United States into
a complete and absolute despotism. He will be the
master of all its men and resources, and viii hurl
againstus the whole body of the people of the Uni
ted States. This would result in no good to our
enemies but we will all admit that it would do us
much harm. Let us try to prevent it.
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To REFUGEEs-Refugees can vote for Congress
in any County within the District in which they
claim citizenship, but not out of it. We appeal to
refugees from the I'd and Sd Districts to be sure to
return and vote for Yellowley and Leach. The
contest will be close, and few votes may elect
Conservatives to Congress from these Districts. -
TIE following is the act of the Legislature on the
subject Of refugees voting:
AN ACT TO ENABLE REFUGEES AND OTHERS TO VOTE
FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
SECTION 1. Be 1T enacted by tho General Assem-
bly, Of the State of North Carolina and it is here
By enacted by the authority of tie same, That the
qualified voters of any Congressional District, who
cannot vote in the Counties of their residence by rea
son of the occupation thereof by the public enemy
shall be entitled to vote for members of Congress
in the Counties where they temporarily reside if in
the District and those who are temporarily resident
out of the District may vote in such county within
the District as they may be in, on the day of the
election.
SEC. 2. Be it further enacted, That the qualified
voters who are at the time of election actually res
ident in any county in the occupation of the enemy
shall be entitled to vote for members of Congress
in any county within the District
SEC 8. Be it further enacted, That this act shall
be in force from after its ratification.
Read three times and ratified in General Assem-.
bly,, this 9th day of July, A. D., 1863
R. s. DONNELL, S. n. @.
GILES MEBANE, s. S..
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The CurrenCV,

The Confederacy is distressed with too much of
what is called money. The volume Of Confederate
currency has increased is increasing, and must be
diminished in some way, or prices will reach point
at which it will be impossible for the great body OF
our people to procure the common necessaries of
life. What is the remedy? Funding will not cure
the disease for if healed in place in this way, it
will break out in another, from continuous issues
of notes to support the government The notes
will be--must be issued nearly as rapidly as they
can be funded.
The body polite is dropsical with money. Tap
it with taxation. Impose heavy taxes payable in
Confederate currency, and use the money thus col
lected in supporting the government and in carry
ing the war; and cease as far as possible to issue
new notes.
Secondly, prosecute the war with renewed vigor,
and whip and drive the enemy from our soil. This,
together with heavy taxation, will restore confidence
In the currency, and make it as good as such cur:
rency can be made. Nothing else will avail.
Forced loans from the people are spoken of and
recommended-that is the government is to put its
hands in the peoples pockets, not by way of taxa
ton, but by force, and compel them to loan their
money-goh and silver it may be-to the govern
ment The government has no such power under
the Constitution. 1t has right 10 tao the people
to any extent but no-rght to plunder them. A
forced loan would be .legalized plunder They are
| common in Mexico In that country for the last
twenty years, revolutions have been almost as fire.
quent as changes of the moon, and they are always
characterized by forced loans at the point of the bay
onet The citizen or subject rather, is ordered in
the language of the highwayman to "stand and de.
liver" We protest in the most solemn terms against
forced loans No member of Congress can vote for
| such a loan without breaking the oath which he
takes to-support the Confederate Constitution.
Taxation, rapid and successful movements against
the enemy, and economy in the'public expenditures
this is the remedy for the evil. Confidence in
the currency is what is wanted and this confidence
| cannot be created increased as long as we con
tinue to recede before the enemy. Whip and shat
ter the armies of Meade and Grant, and in less thar
| a week six dollars in Confederate currency weulG
buy one in gold, whereas now it takes twelve tc
fourteen. Lay the taxes, and see to it that thu
public money is not wasted by reckless and corruP
officials, and this ITSELF even if we are not so for
tunate as to gain any great victories, would ma
terially aid in improving and giving confidence t.
the currency.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-10-30

MALICIOUS SLANDER.-The Petersburg Regis
tsrspeaks of Capt. Josiah Turner as "Turner the
tn0nist" Capt. Turner was Unionist in 1861,
before the proclamation of Mr. Lincoln calling for
troops to make war on the Southern States, and so
was John W. Syme; but as soon as that proclama-
ton was received Capt Turner volunteered, went
to Fort Macon with his gun, and remained in the
war fighting against the old Union until he was so
disabled by wound that he was compelled to retire
from the service. The marks of this wound, which
came within the thickness of wafer of being fatal
he will carry to his grave; and yet such man is
held up to the country as a traitor! Such is the
intolerance of the Destructive leaders and presses
that no man is permitted to differ with them and
escape the charge of disloyalty, Capt. Turner has
been in scenes of danger on the battlefield, in de-
fence of the South, in which John W. Syme, if he
had occupieda similar situation, would have shrV-
cred with mortal fear, or most probably have made
his escape as deserter either to the woods the
Yankees; and yet he has the audacity to impeach
the integrity of Capt Turner, who is his superior
not only in mind but in personal courage and devo
ton to the South. Censure from such source is
high praise The people of this District knoO John
W. Syme, and the more he denounces Capt. Turner
the more they will vote for him.
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Another friend writing from Nash, says:

NEEDS OF THE SoLDIERs.-The army correspon
oent Oh the Richmond Enquirer writing from Cul.
pepper u IT,, tells oil Confederate soldiers vbo march
20 oareiooted through mud and mire from Rapdan 10
6ristow and back. And P W. A., the correspon.
Gene OF the Savannah Republican, writing from
Drags army, says that none of the men have more
tni one oianket and nearly all of Bragg's original
10y Luy ate "ithOut shelter fany kind He adds that
tnere no doubt that the greatest want of the troops
this winter will be of blankets tbouph thew will not
nave enough of either clothing, shoes or hats nor
even oil provisions unless we recover East Tennssee
home for help WV POOF'
No" we uouot the accuracy of these statements.
consider 1t altogether incredible that the govern
men with the experience oflas winter before it. has
permitted another year to pass by without getting
from Europe all that could not be furnished at home
Ii these statements be true, however the govern.
ment ought to say so at once, for then the people
would do all in their power to supply such gross
neglect Blockade running has been easy, and all
the blankets needed would not have cost in Europe
half million of dollars 1t will be difficult for the
people to do much, but if necessary they will.do
what they can. Let the government speak out at
once is private assistance needed or is it not p
Fayetteville Observer.
The GdminiStratiOn.-not the gorernment-has q
way CT locking the stable door after the horse has
been stolen Blockade running, it is true, has been
easy, and North, Carolina, through the energy and
forecaste of Gov Vance, has greatly profted by il
but the administration at Richmond, 1T seems, has
procrastInaed in this matter as in every thing ese
The probability is if rumor be true, that Mr.. Ben.
jamin, the pious member of the Cabinet has enough
funds in Europe to furnish blankets and shoes for
our entire army.
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Northern News.

Rebel increment to check Burnside.
WASHINGTON, Oct est is now positively as
certained that portion of Ewelrs corps has been
dispatched from Gordonsville by rail to resist the
advance of Burnside toFards Lynchburg. The re-
ported advance of our forces on the Peninsula to-
wards Richmond is of course false. 1t should be
borne in mind that Burnside has large force OF
mounted infantry engaged IN destroying the main
rebel railroad communication with the Southwest.
No apprehensions are felt for Burnside's safety.
The Draft an Neo Jersey.
1t is said that the draft in New Jersey has been
suspended, through the exertion of Gov. Parker,
who pledges the faith of the State to make up the
deficiency by volunteers.
WAsHNGToN Oct 2s.-General Meade, after
brief visit to Washington, returned to bis headquar
ters to-day.
Cavalry reconnosances are continued on our part
as far as the Rappahannock..
The Orange and Alexandria railroad has already
been repaired one mile beyond Bristow Station.
Forces are engaged day and night repairing the
damages of the enemy.
Pennsylvania Election.
The official returns of the election in this State,
from all but six counties give Curtin 13 225 major
ity. Phe unofficial returns from the other counties
make Curtins majority in the whole State 1920.
Io1cd Election
The majority Of Colonel Stone, the Union candi-
date for Governor in forty counties of Iowa, is H.
097. The remaining counties gave a'UniOn major
ity last year of 744 General Tuttle was the Dem
ocratic nominee The counties to be heard from
will increase Stones majority.
Imports and Exports.
Upwards of 100000 in gold have been ship
ped to Europe from the port of New York alone
since January lst 1868, in discharge Of debts con
'tracted for costly foreign goods-sIlks, trukets
woolens &c. The exports of breadstuffs are valued
; $60,O0O,O0O The imports into New York for nine
! months, ending 3Oth September, 1861, amounted !c
! $lS4, ,9S9, ll6 same time, 1862, $l39,756, ,39j
time lS63 S127 $40 SS0 Tho nf A.,
mestic produce and merchandise at New York, 70
period above mentioned, amounted in 1861 to 500,
6S4230, in 1862 to $lO3 7O5 TAI, in 1868, to $l29
F.; 1884, 427.
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. For the Standard

GoLDsBoRo, Oct. 81, 1863.
". " Holden, Esq. =
SR:-Will there be no precautions taken to Sc
cure the free voice of the soldiers in the coming
electionsH | am led to make the inquiry from the
fact that have been told by soldier in Capt. BIS
company, that the writer of that communication,
which appeared in the Standard some time
ago, recommending to the people of this Congress
sional district, James H. Everett, ESQ, as can
6date in the approaching election, merely for wri-
to the guard-house, and kept him there some two
or three hours Now, am aware that there is
good deal to be said of the "brass. button gentry"
much to the annoyance as it appears, of D. X. Nc
Rae, but the officer who guilty of the above
transcendently grand act of ruffianism, leaves it
questionable whether his head or his coat carries
most brass. One thing is certain, the Captain will
never be put under guard for a similar act and an
his case at least realize the truth OF the apothegm
"whsre ignorance is bliss tits folly to be wise"
| do say, then, Mr. Editor, that in the face of
such glaring outrage of tie soldiers right, it is
much to be apprehended that high-banded measures
will be had recourse to- to prevent these "enemies
of the tStandasd C0" from giving Conservative
voteI
1t may be right to say thai the soldier who told
me of Capt. B. conduct belongs to the said Cap
tains company is gentle man. who, in social stand
ing previous to this war; was much superior to that
of discriminating ot6c er but 1 am reminded that
comparisons are odioTs. The same soldier tells me
that his company, if they get leave to vote, will &c
for Mr.. Leach, and he same report comes from al
quarters. CAUSTIC.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-10-30

DEPRECIATING THE CURRENCY.-A friend calls our
attention to the fact that in his section of the State
taking the taxes gold is assessed at four for one,
and Bank notes at two for one in Confederate money
The object of this is to obtain revenues but the e.
'e't is to depreciate Confederate money. If the
government says by its acts that gold is worth four
times as much, and Bank notes twice as much as
Its own issues, business and those having arti-
seS of prime necessity to SELL will go further and
get all they can for their gold and produce. This
natural The government thus sets the example
Ct depreciatiHg its own currency. This evil calls
ioF prompt remedy, and we trust the remedy will
applied by the next Congress
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Capt. Turner in Raleigh.

Capt Turner, the Conservative candidate for Con-
gress in this District addressed large audience in
this City on Tuesday night last
We will not do him the injustice to attempt a
sketch of his remarks. He entertained his audience
for some two hours, and was warmly cheered. The
people of Wake are evincing much interest in the
election, and we look with confidence for large ma.
jority for Capt. Turner We trust that our Raleigh
friends especially will turn out and give him one Of
their largest majorities. The services of such a
man in Congress will be invaluable.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-10-30

HIGH PRICES EoR NEGRoEs.-0n Saturday, Messrs.
Pannl & Son held a sale of negroes that realized
unexampled prices. The sale was the most success
full that has yet taken place in Petersburg or else
where negro girl II years old brought g. 760 (;
negro boy l3 years old, brought s., 600, and an
other boy brought 1850. Women, house servants.
went from $4,000 to 81, 900 each. A woman, with
two small children, brought 4,525.-Petsrs6Hrg
NRtistsr. -..s
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-10-30

We learn that j. H. Foy, Commoner frem Ons-
low, is Confederate Tax Collector for that County.
The Constitution of this State declares that &" no
person who shall hold any Office place of trust or
profit under the Confederate States or any depart
ment thereof, or under this State, or any other
State or government, shall hold or exercise any
other Office or place of trust profit under the au-
thority of this State be eligible to seat in eth
er house of the General assembly," 1t is, there
fore, Mr.. Foys duty to resign his seat as Common
er; and let new election be held in Onslow, he
cannot hold his place as Commoner and at the same
time be Confederate Tax Collector.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-10-30

We observe in the last Wilmington Journal that
Col Devape has, taken the stump for Congress in
the Sd District. We would again urge our friends
in this District to poll every vote they can for Dr.
Leach. His prospects are excellent Be sure to 20
to the election and do all you can for the Conserva
tive candidate