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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-11-27

PRAYERS FOR P!ACE.-The Pope has issued his
decree to the Catholic world that the first day of
December it shall commence "Novena," or nine
days prayer for peace, which shall be continued dai.
ly until the Goth day of that MONTH The Peters
burg Register says:
The Roman Catholic Bishop Of Savannah has been
for some time in communication with the Holy See
and the Bishops Of the Church North and South, on
the subject of invoking Him, "wl holdeth the
hearts OF Princes and Rulers" to grant peace to our
distracted country. The Pope, in consequence, has
issued his decree that the Catholic world SHALL on
the first of December, commence "Novena, or
nine days prayer" to the Ruler Of the Universe to
dispose the hearts of all men to peace and concord
and the united prayers Of the Church to be
tinued for the same holy and meritorious intention
until the twentieth day. On the first of December
the Pontiff in the metropolis of the Christian
world will earnestly invoke the Almighty to hear the
cries of his afflicted children and to grant that peace
and its attending blessings may may once more visit
the people of America On the same day, and at
the same hour the magnificent cathedrals and
churches will resound with solemn prayers and lita-
nies for the same purpose. The Catholic congrega-
tions in the rival cities Richmond, Washington New
York, and throughout America, will unite, for the
first time since the commencement of the war in an
earnest and heightened appeal to Heaven for peace
between the contendng nations. Surely the united
prayers of the faithful throughout Europe and Amer
ica will prevail the evil passions of goddess IA
natics, and draw down on our unhappy and .devas-
tailed land the blessings of speedy and honorable
peace, crowned with liberty and independence.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-11-27

No man in North Carolina did more to involve
us in the than the Editor of the Standard for
he sought seat in the State Convention avowedly
to vote US into it, was elected, and did UOte us
into it.-FayetteOiLe Observer.
1t is not true that we sought seat in the State
Convention" We were nominated in February,
1861, without soliciting single person to vote for
us in mass meeting, and we elected by over
twelve hundred majority. In May, we consented
to run on the Conservative ticket with Mr. Badger
and Mr. Battle; but we remained in Raleigh, and
made no effort to obtain votes, fearing that if
canvassed We would excite party strife We saw
our mistake after the election, for it was evident
then that our opponents did not intend that party
strife should cease
Neither is it true that we responsible for the
war. The war had commenced by the action of
the cotton States, before we were elected Mr.
Lincolns proclamation compelled us either to fight
the North or the South and we chose to f ght the
former. The Observer took the same view at that
time, but it has since changed its coat 1t con-
demned, as we did, the precpitate action of the
cotton States, and the conduct of their allies in
this State who aided them in involving US in the
war; but the Observer has since eaten its words
and justified the cotton States 1t had to do this
IN order to secure admission into the Destructive
fold.
The war is the result of the course OF the abo-
htionsts of the North and the secessionsts of the
South, acting and re acting on each other. The
oorder or breadstuf States not responsible for
IT, They did all they could to keep out of it, and
70 promote peace between the two extremes, and
tney were involved in it against their wish, but,
Oelng In, they have borne themselves calamity and
glOrlousy. This is the truth of history
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-11-27

VoTE OF RUTuERFoRD.-We are yet without the
official vote of the 10th Congressional District, but
there seems to be no doubt that Gen G. W. Lo
gan Conservative, is elected. The vote of Ruth
erford, the County in which Gen. Logan resides,
is as follows: Logan s51, Hymsn 1913, Erwin 81,
Davidson II. This vote is the highest tribute that
could have been paid to Gen. Logans sterling
worth. Gen. Logan is in favor of negotiat ions for
peace on honorable terms.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-11-27

The PRISONERS OF WAR IN RICHMoND.-The
Richmond Dispatch of Saturday says: The morning
report of the Libby prison yesterday shows the fol-
prisons in and around Richmond Prisoners of war,
'l2747; citizen prisoners, 8; Yankee deserters, 8
negroes, %; total, 12,775. Among these are 953
commissioned officers of different grades, from
Brigadier General down to a Third Lieutenant
There are also 81 surgeons in the lot. Seven hun
dred of these prisoners yesterday sent to Dam
ville and 700 will be sent daily to that point until
1000 are thus disposed of 1t is understood that
Several thousand will also be sent to Lynchburg
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-11-27
SENATE.
SENATE.
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 25th, 1868.
.ok - IL nInlnnlr Inr.nnl .nnI

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 25th, 1863
The Senate met at IL o'clock. Journal read.
BILLS AND REsoLUTIoNs--FIRsT READING.
Mr. Faison, resolution instructing our Senators
and Representatives in Congress, to urge the in
crease of the pay of soldiers
Mr.. Wright bill fixing the first Thursday in
August as the day for holding elections for MEN,
bers of Congress.
Mr. Blount, bill in favor of Lew Dawson Re-
ferred to committee on claims
On motion of Mr.. Wright, the motion by which
the documents accompanying the Governors mes
sage were ordered to be printed was reconsidered.
The documents, consisting of a communication
from the Legislature of Georgia in regard to day
of general fasting humiliation and prayer, and one
from the Legislature of Virginia in relation to the
currency, and reports of State officers were then
read.
Mr.. Young, resolution referring the different
subjects contained in the Governors message to ap
propriate committees. Adopted
Mr. Matthews, a bill exempting all who have EN-
ployed substitutes in the Confederate army from
service in Home Guard Referred.
message was received from the House propos-
ing to set part Saturday next for the appointment
of magistrates. Not agreed to.
Mr. Sharpe, bill to authorize the investment Of
trust funds in Confederate States securities. Re-
ferred
On motion, the Senate adjourned to Thursday IL
HOUSE OF COMMONS.
The House met at II o'clock. The Journal of
yesterday was read and approved.
Mr. Mccormick introduced resolution to make
public the secret proceedings of present General
Assembly, which on motion of Mr.. Cowles, was
made the special order for to morrow IL o'clock.
Mr.. Powell, resolution fixing the hours during
which the House should sit for the remainder of the
session. Lies over under the rule.
Mr.. Francis member elect from Cherokee county,
appeared and was qualified.
Mr.. Cobb introduced resolution directing the
Public Treasurer to issue duplicates of certain
coupon bonds. Referred to the committee on Pro-
positions and Grievances.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-11-27

ABUSE OF AUTHoRITY.-We are informed that
planter, whose cattle we're impressed at Government
prices offered to butcher the cattle himself and de-
liver 1t at camp and that assent was at first given
but afterwards withdrawn on the ground that the
butchering must be done by the regmental or Off
cal butcher. The true reason of the refusal of the
planters reasonable proposal was that what is call
ed the 6fth quarter, i. e. hide talow, &c; was
worth more than the whole Government price for
beef and that was the rich perq usite of the butch
er.-ChGrLest0n Courier.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-11-27

We are glad to learn that the State Clothing De-
partment has advanced the prices paid the worthy
sewing women who make up the clothing for our
soldiers We learn that the prices now paid are as
follows Goats $3.50, pants $l,25, shirts IS and
drawers so cents. We have often urged this ad-
vance, and only regret that it not made sooner.
-PrO0ress.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-11-27
Extract from letter to the Editor of the Stand
ard dated

Extract from letter to the Editor of the Stand
ard, dated
CAMP NEAR ORANGE c. H., Nov. IA, '63.
GA majority of the members of this, the 22d
regiment, are with you in every respect. The
great meeting held in this regiment for the pur-
pose of suppressing your paper, was one of the
grandest humbugs ever gotten up. Not more than
a dozen soldiers had any thing to do with it; and
while the meeting was progressing certain Cap
tain said if there we're any men in the regiment
who endorsed W. W. Holden he wanted to know
who they were when suddenly some one knocked
out the light, and more than hundred men hur-
rahed for Holden and the Standard. The late
election in the army prOUes that we are with you"
That magnificent Army Convention now stands
exposed in its true colors. majority of the SOL
diers and people have placed upon it the seal Of
condemnation. Its President Col. Bryan Grimes,
announced himselfa candidate for Congress in an
ultra Destructive District, and the reception he met
from the people and the soldiers was so cold that
he retired from the contest and did not risk poll
"Trutb crushed to earth will rise again,
The eternal years of God are hers
But Error, wounded, wrihes in pain,
And dies amid her wOrshipers"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-11-27

The late elections in this State furnish an nstruc
1--WE lesson to public men. They show that at least
turee-lourths of the people of the State, including
' soldiers are Conservatives and in favor of fight
ing and talking for peace at the same time-or in
CTncl "OfuS-ln the language of Dr. Ramsay, Mr..
onflStlan' Dr' Leach, Gen. Logan, and other Con-
ser'atlVe 81 members elect to Congress-of carrying
'ne sword In one hand and the olive branch in the
other. They show also that the Destructive lead.
ers are dead and buried, with no hope of resurrec.
t0n. We trust public rheh generally will profit bv
tne lesson Where is the army Conventions
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W NIIO NJ6s5~1N17I
WHY THE DIFFERENCEP

understand the law of Congress- as to the tithe
law, that corn and wheat shall be put in sacks, the
government finding the sacks This provision of
the law is strictly enforced in North Carolina. But
/ understand, that in Mississippi the is deliver
ed in the rough-unshucked. Why this difference
The law was intended to be uniform Why allow
Mississippi greater privileges than North Carolina
Is it because she was an original secession State
pause for . reply. B.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-11-27

COMFORT FOR GIN DRINKERS medical gentle
man IN London met an old woman who asked him
whether he liked gin, rum or brandy best He re-
piled that he in the habit of taking either.
"What!" said the astouished querist-" what
not take gin?. like gin best of everything for l
have been in the hospital, and know all about it.
Gin only eats off the skin of the liver rum fills it
up like sponge; but brandy eats holes into it
that could put my finger in"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-11-27
Vote of the First CongressionaI District

We are under obligations to friend for the Off
cial vote of the 1st District, which we give below.
There were no returning officers from Gates, Cur
rituck, Pasquotank, Washington, and Tyrrell The
vote of those Counties as far as aScertained, was
81 for Smith, 49 for Warren, for Henry, and 80
for Stork
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-11-27
PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATURE.
SENATE.


TUESDAY, Nov. oath, 1863.
The Senate met at IL o'clock: Journal read.
PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, ETC.
Mr.. Taylor, of Chatham, presented petition from
John Manning, late Of the u S. Navy, asking the
continuance of his rank and pay by the State OF
North Carolina. Referred.
A message was received from the House informing
the Senate of its organization
On motion Of Mr.. Simpson, a message was sent
to the House proposing to raise joint select COM
mlttee to wait on the Governor, inform him of the
organization of the two Houses, and their readiness
to receive any communication he might wish to
make.
like message was received from the House, and
concurred in.
Mr.. Outlaw was appointed the Senate branch of
the committee.
Mr.. Sharpe, bill to repeal the law suspending
certain Courts &c Referred.
Mr.. Taylor, of Chatham, bill to regulate the
prices OF articles in this State. Limits prices to
those allowed by the Commissioners of the Confed-
crate Government Referred.
=, MI. Outlaw, from the joint committee, reported
I9at the Governor would communicate with the
House in writing Immediately.
Mr.. Sharpe, resolution instructing the judicia-
ry committee to enquire into the expediency of in
creaslng the fees and salaries ofpublic officers Re-
ferred.
A message was received from the House transmit
ting the Governors Message, with a proposition to
print five copies for each member of the Assembly.
The message was read, and the proposition to
print concurred in.
On motion, the Senate adjourned to 10 o'clock
Wednesday.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-11-27

Raleigh, Nov. 2G, 1853.
a TTRACrIYE AUCTION SALE.-.I WILL

a TTRACTIVE AUCTION SALE.--I WILL
n offer for sale to the hi CHEST bidder Tuesday the
1st day of December at IL O'clock in front of my store
63 bales of cotton in Columbus Georgia 1t is the best
middng cotton ard has beeu well housed from the day Of
gathering.
Also valuable plantation in Bertie county NJ u, con-
tanning $50 The character of the aud Is zoo we'll
known to need eminent 1hs tract has two comfortable
dwellings on it. aud abounds in valuable timber. Ii two
miles from the county seat and possesses the best sdVan
ages fol shipping The light wood part of it is ex
ceedinglv vaIuab Abont 3n0 only are cleared II
produces finely well the other crops usual in
that section. TIe GIT and title CndsiuiHi
Jas. u. TOWLES,
Auctioneer.
Raleigh, Nov s6, 1868, S@-
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-11-27

We regret to learn that the Rev. R. c. Maynard
died at his residence in Granville County, on Sun
day last. His disease was pneumonia. His remains
were brought to Raleigh on Thursday, and buried
with Masonic honors
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-11-27

1t will be seen by the proceedings of the Legs
lature, that Messrs. Sherwood and Mckay have in
troduced bills proposing amendments to the Home
Guard law. Legislation seems to be required on
hia cInhient
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1910 557 1913 43O

Judge Gillian has appointed Monday the 7th of
December, as the day for holding Court of Oyer
and Termner in Randolph County.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-11-27
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.

" Runaway from the subscribers, Nov 3d. two negro
girls, PR ISCfLLA and GRACY. Priscilla is bright mu
iatto very likely, years old, and weighs a6mt l40
pounds She will have child in q short time. She
bought in Wythevle Va
Gracy is black color IS years old, weighs about l25
ago The above reward will be paid fer their confinement
in jail so that can get them.
j. s. RAY,
8. g. ALLEN,
jamestown. C.
Nov. q, 1858. 49-w9tPd
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DIED,

In Yadkin County, the 4th instant in the SD year
Of her age, Mrs. CHARLOTTE HAMPTON of H. G.
Hampton Esq She had been for twenty years conss
tent member of the Baptist Church. and that her pill
grmage is oer is reapng the reward of the righteous
[toM.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-11-27
Nov. q, 1858.
Mn1R RERECEIHING

WNTE ARE RECEIVING
w 500 pounds cut tacks by 10 and IL OF.
q 400 pounds black pepper and SPICE
40 pounds English mustard
2OJ pounds extract Logwood and blue stone.
81 pounds cream tartar
5000 gross white and black hooks and eyes.
800 Yards calico.
300 yards English rips
800 Yards black English Marino.
so yards brown French Z"
SO yards drab I"
SO yards tan &c.
80 yards cIout "
5OO yards calico. extra English.
$40 yards bleaGhed cottOns.
100 gross black velvet buttons.
100 gross black silk buttons.
lnn gross fancy silk buttons.
so gross buge gimps.
loo gross fancy hatters braid, dc.
20 gross black and gold gmps.
leo gross black lasting buttons.
Jaconet muslin.
100 cotton handkerchiefS.
200 yards black paper cambria, stout
100 pounds powder.
so NJ. caps. Also, shot Nm
u;lsho-o' Nov oe 1ae2 g5-tf
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-11-27

DOOT AND SHOEMAKERS WANTED..-
ID We wish to hire good wOrkmen To make boots
and shoes We will hire for the balance Of this or for
mex akd give liberal prices either by the piece by the
month year. We have apartment our factory for
negro workmen that OF such slaves who wish to
hire them out, may do Well to call u:.on us:
ddress or apply to l.. L THOMAS d co.
TnomasVe N G.
Nov. 26, 1853. 95-stpd.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-11-27

NJOTICE.-WILL BE SOLD ON CREDIT
II OF NINE mUrthS at the late residence of John
Pearce decd, Dunns old place, in Franklin County,
on SATURDAY, the 26th day of December next, likely
Negroes, consisting of men, women and children Bond
and security will be required before the title is changed
G. NJ COOLEY
Admir- and Commissioner.
Nov. 90, 1858. 4g-w4tpd.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-11-27

NTOTICE.-EAVING AT NOVEMBER TERM,
" 1853. Wake County Court, qualified Admnisrs-
tor of CASTOR Utey decd give notice to all those iu
tors to present their claims within he time prescribed by
law. G. H. AFFORD, Admir-.
November 26, 1S63. s5-Stpd.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-11-27

NN ANTED TO RgNT-GOOD FARM WITH
w good building Raleigh Above Raleigh pre-
ferred Inquire at this office.
Nov. g. 1868. 95-4tpd.
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20 UNAWA4 ON THURSDAY LAST, THE
IL 18th inst, Mt, with wagon from Mine Greek, Wake
County bright sDrre mare with big blaze in her fore
back She had the collar, harness and traces when
last She is about feet 10 inches high, and is
years old l will satisfy any wis may her to
me at Dutchville, Granville County, N: G.
j. B. BECK.
November 26, 1858. 4g-ImVpd
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Hillsboro,, Nov. 2s, 1868. s5-n
HUCTION SALEsI-ON .SATURDAY

UCTlON SALES!-.ON SATURDAY
"A next, in front of sales rOOm commencing at IL
o'clock will sell excellent farm horse one Sharpes
rifle one piece fine all wool white fanue lot of
toilet SOAP &c. Many other articles will be added
CREECH LITCHFORD.
AuctlOneers.
Raleigh, Nov. 26 1858. S5-2t
STATE BONDS FOR SALE AT AUCTION.
y On Thursday, the Sd day of December next. viii
SELL R. b. Seawe Executor, &c three State Coupon
Bonds issue of 1857 Sale take place IL o'clock
in front of sales
CREECH LITCHFORD,
AuctiOneers.
Raleigh, Nov. 26, 1853. s5-4t
IMPORTANT SALES AT AUCTION, SAT.
Il URDAY. Nov. 2sth-WiI be sold at Tuwles auction
this dGy b O'clock sett of beautiful gilt table
Chandeliers ornamen ted with GAS drops; fine clock
and other useful articles and household goods 90 dozen
fine plated frks two dozen butchers knives 81 pounds
blue stone, and small quantity of sulphuric acid quune
blue mass syrup of squs nice fresh mustard seed EPSON
Salts Spanish Brown boxes of tobacco to close
ment Aso " sacks prime Coast salt in lots to suit deal
erS
5- On Friday night 9th instant sale of books, fancy
articles and blockade goods.
JAS N. TOWLES,
Auctioneer
Raleigh. Nov. &C. 1868. s5-
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-07-16
NashriIIe AmtOu.

We learn that the Adams Express
Company have resumed their business,
temporarily suspended by the Interrupt
ton Of tho Louisville and Nashville
Railroad by the rebels, and are now re-
ceiving packages Of every description
for points North of Nashville. II gives
US pleasure 10 make a note Of this fact
and to make honorable mention Of the
superintendent, Mr.. Pooh; the financial
clerk, Mr.. HAWKS; the Tclegrapher, Mr..
DwYEE, AID other attaches Of tho Office.
We have found them exceedingly accom-
modating gentlemen,--the fright men in
the right place"-well meriting the on
Gdence Of the public. May no maraud-
ing rebel interfere with their business
again.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1863-07-16

The 7th, 5tb, sud sfst regiments, now
at the seat OF war. have. a is under
stoou' been sent for, and the 9Th Is ex-
peoted Tonight
WAsHtSoToE, July 14-Adyices from
V~icksburg 70 the evening of the 9Th
states that 1900 rebel soldiers had been
paroled mp 20 that time.
Six thousand stand of arms had been
found, mainly in good condition. and
more were continually being discovered.
Ihey were cOncealedin caves. az we'll as
IN all sorts OF buildings. The siege and
sea-eoast guns found exceeded sixty,
and the whole Of the captured artillery
IS over two hundred pieces. Tho stores
OF rebel ammunition proves 60 DO sur
prisingly heavy. The stock of army
clothing is officially invoiced at $1,000
VOO, confederate prices. Sixty thousand
pounds OF bacon were found in one place.
The following dispatch has just been
received:
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF POTOMAC,
July IL 3P. Nh. w. Halleck, Gene
ral-in-Ohief:-My cavalry now occupies
Failing Waters, having o~vertaken and
captured a brigade of infantry, fifteen
hundred strong, two guns, two caissons,
Two battle flags, and a large number of
small arms. The enemy is all across
the Potomac.
lSigned GEO. G. MEADE,
Major-G General.
FORTRESS MONROE, July 14.-Fort
~Powhatan, on James River, was taken
possession of by our fleet, and all the
men and guns had been removed.
The gunboat Union, just arrived from
Charleston, bound 20 New York, reports
all of Morris Island captured except Fl.
Wagner. The enemy's loss in killed,
wounded and prisoners, is between ZOO
and 500. The attack commenced last
Friday morning. The Union left on
Monday evening, at which time the siege
of Fort Wagner was progressing with
every prospect of a speedy capture.
Five monitors were engaged.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAc.
July l4-Lee's army was withdrawn
from its position around Williamsport
yesterday, and last night re- crossed the
Potomac by a p%ontOon bridge at Falling
Waters and a flatboat at Williamsport
Ferry.
A portion of Gen. Pleasonton's cavalry
entered Williamsport this morning and
captured many prisoners. Lee had pre-
viously sent over all his plumber, trains,
etc. A general movement was ordered
this morning, and our columns were in
motion at an early hour, but found the
intrenchments vacated.
CINCINNATI, July 14-Morgan's forces
crossed the Little Miami Railroad be-
tween Loveland and Camp Dennison at
noon to-day, capturing a train, which
was burned. They had a slight skim
ish at Camp Dennison. About fifty
Government wagons were burned near
Loyeland. They left in o southeasterly
direction, and are reported as having
passed Batavia. They are respecting
private property, only taking fresh hor-
SEES and necessary subsistence. Since
crossing the Ohio river, Morgan has cut
seven railroads, none Of which sustained
serious damage. All trains are running
as usual.