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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-02-18

.7t For the Standard.
RELIGIOUS READING FOR THE SOLDIERS
Rev. Drury Lscy. D. D., who is Chaplain Of the
hospital at Wilson, n c. writing to me on the 18th
inst says There Is great want Of reading matter
among the sick and wounded here find not only
readiness, but an esgerness r. sad on the part Of
nine tenths Of the patiep' Che few tracts !
brought With me have oee.s devourcd, and have
anxious, possible, 70 gratfy it. want Testaments
Tracts and Hymns Tor the camp. the Tract
Agency can make donation Of such things, and
you will send bundle TO me, promise 70 make
tho best use Of them know how"
Such statements and appeals arc coming 10 us
daily, In increased numbers, aud especially since
having 80 many more Of our soldisn u n. u.
now THESE CALLS ABE gUPPLskD.
On the day the above appeal reechsd ". We re-
cclssd from lady IN Greensboro, Nc, 40, which
peints especially in want each l5,oU0 pages. In
few Days these foar places will need nsw supples
for the appetite increases - Il b fed With proper
food These and scores Of other calls from the
army in the different States, must Be met, and We
oan do this only as friends enable us By their con-
,Thousands Of our sons and brvthsrs IN the eamus
and hospitals are being daily restrained from sip
and directed Christ BY the blessing Of God upon
thsss gospel nsss.ss snd sse.s s.e about the only
Regiments have no ChaplainR -
viii We NOT then anxiously and regularly give
them these gospel truths 70 read Whenever they
and chose :
Rev'dA o. J. Brent and Isham II. Hill are collect
ing funds in N Y. to aid us in meeting thsss do
uussdx They and tho noble cause they represent
are most heartily commended to svsry Chris,.an
Since Jans lst 1891, TIC General Tnot Agency
s4,0O0,00O pages, approved BY the pastors of shis
City, IL funds Ara Afforded IN We can aaxd osnk
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-02-18

Alex. Thos Stewart the grsat dry. goods million.
aire Of New York City. has turned saorosssr Of all
kinds Of cotton goods It 10 said he refuses 70 sell
cotton goods at any price, and continues his pur-
ehasea BY means Of agents Empty stores hays
been taken, warehouses rentsd, and filled to the
waits for coming events u Is weii known that
Mr.. Stewards connection with the government is
such that he has early Information Of changes to
take place, Of movements to be made and the signs
Of the times srs within hts vision He has had the
monopoly Of one kind Of goods for which the sale
has been great and the past year has been 10 him
probably the>Jnost successful year he has ever
known Over fifteen millions dollars worth Of goods
he has sold within the year 1852 and when he holds
up and refuses to sell class Of goods, men begin
to open their eyes. II we have battle and do not
win, cotton goods will run up like gold. al,,
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-02-18

The Latent NeUa.
The fact that large portion OF the Yankee nse'
recently in beaufort harbor, and ofths forces about
Newbern and Aorehead City have been removed
South eczema 10 be generally believed. The i'sprss
sion is thst there are still ct Nswbern and viciaity
about 10000 troops. Tho resignation Of Cover
nor Stanly though not officially announced Is nov
generally credited. @ 500, x
The dalsy Of shs Yankees to sttack. Charisstoo Of
Savannah lssds some TO think. that the next attach
will b upon Mobile. A few days perhaps, will do
termine. g. ~, ,,.fg-,f -. .,-r Is. g.i.,..
On the RsPpshsnnock matters remsin a. thsy
were. II 10 no doubt Hooksr's intsnton TO hold OF
at that point until be can attempt an onward move
ment q
Much doubt remains absst .ths fAts Of The Con
fsderate war vesssls 10 ths Gulf Yankee aceounti
speak Of the destruction Of the riorida on the gul
coast by some socidsnt AHoiher account 10 tha
the U. 8. war steamer Brooklyn has been destroyed
by thres Consdsrats vessels. It 10 also sisted ths
the u. g. steamsr Hattsras was sunk by The British
steamer spitAra
There d . ramor that the Kentucky Legislature
hiss ordered out 10000 troops % resist the enforce
mont Of Lincoln's proclamation
There are saIA 70 be $4,000 Of Banks troops al
Baton Rouge A light is reported to have taken
place at Indian Village, not far from Port Hudson
in which Sibley's command gained victory over
the Yankees. The Yankee loss Is estimated at ,0O
Capt. whitford Il Is said recently stacked I
Yankee regiment near Nswbern with his ANAL
force, killing three and weundiag Ave Yankees
The Yankee regiment took 10 their heels.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-02-18
Tha Lssislaturs.

a - ASoBsssesssSe
The Legislaturs a this State adjourned On Thurs
day the 18th instant, after ssssion Of % days.-
The Hrst session, commencing on the 17th Novsm-
bsr, 1869. embraced 50 dsyA-thus masking but 81
days Of both ssssions-sens 20 dsys lsss than for
ner biennial sssaiona H.. r.. a ~
We have priatsd captions or hssds Of the laws
for Tho members 70 distribute among their constt
usnts, and ws shall give sbsm in full In our next,
embracing both sessions. The revenue law is given
at some length. -:
Much important business has been transacted at
these Two sessions. We believe tho people gen.
sraI,y will BE- satisfied with what has been done BY
the t~e Houses, though We may expect that the
majority win bs asssilsd II is not possible for
that majority to please the Destructive lssders.
Their minds srs made up 10 advance to agitats
against the Couservstiyss snd y uanufActure all
the oapital thsy can for their own prs~etion. But
the rrsat tody Of the psspls ere cal. and disin-
,sssested, and will judge Justly Of what has been
done ~ 1srs s'' % -,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-03-26
For the Journal.
Refugees.

In recent country trips several lines of Rail Roads
have observed the various stations nunber OF
residents of town, holding emporary business
positions but the of them presume, taking
themselves. This is not only the Rail Road lines
but remote farms and the interior of the State
viz: Charlotte, Salisbury, Hillsboro, Putshoro Raleigh
and Fayetteville.
All of these men, before the commenced were farm
Eerchants Mechanics Doctors and Lawyers resident
section and community, and it is reasonable pre-
they will desire to return the end of the
their former avoeations Now, Messs Editors, the
cloud of is upon and anoh month will
probably burst upon with all its horrors and if God
the victory the mercenary invaders and
final independence be achieved let decree, and carry
out, that refugee from Wilmington that is able
gun and stand in tie trenches who does assist
fsnd his hearthstone shall be permitted
community and exercise the rights of citizenship.
Wilmington, N. c., March 14th, 1868 -
We publish the above, but without endorsing it in
its full leng b. Many refugers had to go from here
account of the arrangement of business They could
not be employed with advantage either to thense!vee
their families, or the community. Many have gone
into the country where they may be producers instead
of being only consumers of food In other cases other
causes may exist calculated TO explain and excuse, if
rhey do not justify, the absence of parties known as
" refugees
There is no doubt much truth in what our ceres
pondent says. 1t is matter well worthy of conaidera
ioD STILL sweeping denuncaton is calculated frequent
ly to do serious injustice.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-03-26
THE CURRENCY BILL

RICHMOND VA, March Is, 1853.
The Currency bill has been perfected and passed the
Senate having taken final action in the House amendment
to-day in session. The first section provides that
all treasury notes bearing interest issued previous
the first of December last shall be fundabe in eight per
cent until the 22nd of Apri' thereafter and until first Of
August per thereafter long furda
Bile the pleasure OF the holder, but abe six mont!
the ratcstion treaty peace The
since the first of December and within days from the
passage this sct fundable per cents until
the first of August thereafter in four per Al
call certificates outstanding the first of July shall be
deemed to be bond bearing Fix per cens payable
date not exceeding thirty years.
The second section authorizes monthly issue OF treas
ury notes. bearing interest, of amount not
ing fifty millions of dollars fundabie during twelve months
from the day month of their issue, in per
pads and there after in four per bounds.
The remaining sections of the substantially the
published weeks since except that the &c.
cretary the authorized to SILL hundred
millions six per bonds coupons payable at the option
of the treasury notes cotton certificates pedg
ing government pay in at the of eight
pence sterling per pound, six months after peace.
FIGHT ON TIE RAPPAHANNoCK-THE ENEMY Re
PULSED.
R1sBAcKD. March 18th, 1863.
Information has been received here that skirmh
Cured yesterday afternoon Keeys Ford upper
Rappahannock, between Gsnl Fi,z Hugh Lees Brigade
and Peham's horse artillery. The enemy, about $4,000
streng usder Gen Soneman, succeeded in crossing
in the afternoon. Our force did exceed
thousand. We have lament the loss of Maj Pelham of
Alabama, and hsj Puller, Of Virginia. The enemy
badly crippled, and eteated to the North bank the
Rappahannock leaving their dead and horses srewed
in the roads. They elso left hospital.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-03-26
HEADQUARTERS 7TH RKG. N. C. TROOPS. }

CAMP GREaG, Va, Feb. 2sth 1858 {
1t meeting of s the officers of the regiment, held for
the purpose of expressing a form their
felt by them concerning the resguaton of Major Me-
Rae,
On motion Col. E. Haywood appointed Chairman
and Capt. John Hughes, Secretary.
On motion, Lieut. Col J. l.. Hill, Capt G. Harris and
Lieut. T. g. Wiaa1s appointed committee to draft
resolutions and reported the following which unani
mously adopted.
WAgRkAs, Maj B. B. kcRae is compelled oa account of
disability the consequence OF wounds received in service
abandon his position Major In this regiment we the
ocers Of the said 7th regiment N c. Troops deem
ting occasion to adopt the following resolutions:
ResOIoed fSt That have heard with extreme regret
Of the fact that Maj R. McRae has been compelled in
post as Major of this gment and have hope
any officer who be placed in his position fill
with The satisfaction the regiment and benefit
the service as ASj Mehae.
2nd That in tnus parting with Major the hardships
which have jointly endured the dangers have ogeh
d. ar him to our eternal recollection.
Sd That is not only to his qua tiles sodier-braVe,
efficient faithui and true but also his merits
bold generous and just-hat desire justice,
and In acdon to express tincere appreciation
loss.
4h. That tender to Major in thus parting with
In unspeakabte regret him Of unani-
nous asmiraton ard sati-fed thst blessings will
tenf th who have faithfully republic
d Maj. q. e. Eckae.
On motion
Reso!ced That the foregoing preamble and resolutions
be published rhe State Journal Balesh Register, vii
mingon Jou nal Fayettev Observer, they
entered on tie TegUents od beck and that copy Of
tie same be forwarded 10 Maj Il. B. hcfas.
On motion, adjonrnet.
E. & HAYWOOD, Col 7th N. c. Reg't,
Chairman.
HUGUgs
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-03-26
TERMs or ApvERTIsINo.

his feet and he responded in speec composed of the
safest generalities But what Mr. Adams said or what
any else said, is nothing to present purpose =
We orly desire to point out to foreigners fact which
is perfectly understood here by every who reads the
report The character of this exhibition is the strong.
est possible negative proof Of the opinion of the Eogsh
public in this business If this nation had really believed
that Mr. Lincoln wes labcurins fer freedom Justice
and mercy" and not for conquest, oppression, and
massacre all the chvalry of the old slav-trade aeita
tion would have led this movement. In person. or in
their descendants the Brougbams the Wlberorces the
Romlys the Clarksons, the Buxtons and the bearers
of hundred other names committed to that great
cause, would have been in Mr.. Adams drawing room.
The ais of these shows whar sheer impos-
ture the thing was. With busy Yankee agens in Lon
don, well provided with the for organ xation"
nothing better could be managed than the collection of
hslfa-dozen nobodies no of whom is sufficiently
known, sufficiently ard tavourably. known to the
Eogsh public to influence The opinion Of any En-
gshmsn on any matter of political moment Mr..
Bright has been honest enough confess that be speaks
for himself alone, and has party at his back !bese
gentlemen have not been honest and therefore it be-
hoves US to do this ofhre for them.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-03-26
Ventrtloquism,

Last night called on Col. Scott of the Louisiana
cavalry You have often heard of him in Western
mpagns. While in Kentucky, his negro boy, who
has followed him since the began, dsrobed dead
Yankee, and assumed the garb of Federal sergeant
While On his way to Richmcnd ventrioquist, one of
the tribe c. Benjamin. learned the story led with
the negros apparel. After nightfa, when the negro
noldDg with vase between his feet deep-toned
voice proceeded from it.
Voice-I say, SAM wake up; them's my clothes
you're got
Sam-W hos dat
(The Colonel says that Sans eye-bas protruded q
foot when the carpet sack began the cooquy.)
Voice-I'm Ichabod Smith, of the 18th Connecti
cut, killed at Lexington, Kentucky You robbed me
of my clothes
Sam-Fore God, massa Yankee, I didn't spec you'd
want em more.
Voice-Of with 'em d-n you.
In less than a minute Sam shucked himself There
he stood in the Greess car cold winter night His
teeth chatterng, bis mapped wool straghened his eyes
rolling about i'll the agony of hopeless terror Never
since has Sam touched the Yankee clothing. He wears
the tattered homespun which he donned at the begin
ming of the war. Whel he reaches Knoxville, supply
his wardrobe with apparel, with the certificate that it
was never woven nor worn in New England, and Sam
will live and die happier He has, like the rest
of Us, holy horror of Puritanism, in dress, religion
and politics, especially in the matter of dress.
KnorvWe Register.
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For the journal.
The atEiCal.

Theatrical.
MEssRs FULTON & PRICE We are not Of those whose
specially 1t is to "meke hero immort 'lize play,
and therefore, Shall this srtce append Critique
but do claim little Insight and human
nature and some participation of emotional senti
ments Of the mind capacity desire express
appreciation of the performance Tuesday night by
the Bailey family particularly in the Comedy of Andy
Blake
Lover, believe from peculiar qualification ard
apnss of the characters of one of his Novels has
dubbed him with the prefix of Handy, and his hero
fully himself in all lis sctDgs sayings and dongs
Cur Andy the less hInds-none the less selsus-
tainag and fat pat which, in Andy BIake" "
he is called
To say that Andy d1 oce Tuesday night, is speak
the sentiment Ut the entire large audience who witnessed
the performance.
What saucy, spicy, spruca and humorous fellow is
Chevser Deapbron, or any other Chevaier, and would
not he be killing, really killing among the bonnie lassies
who love and admire The bold soldier boy So much for
Andy.
1t would be extending his article beyond the limit con-
tempa.ed, TO speak particularly of all the actors
who merit notice from tbs perform night before last
TIE music By Misses Emile end Mary especially in the
Soldier Tear, delightful Old father Bailey may
Ike Paddys animal have excellent but he certainly
has very bad fer singing. We say this in dis
musician which have observed him, he js capital
AS General DAILY" he perfect. If he did " hold
the mirror up nature is shown in certain places
Of where brag buster bOmb&ss, and awful dgri
ty played to of modest aterns and quiet
gentemea whose business calls them thher, then
mistaken.
conclusion We commend the Baeys the patronzing
consideration OF tie loving and paygolBg pubic, and
baspeag for them oVeowinR houses and fewer bad boys
than heretofore have annoyed them and their approaching
audiences X.
March 18th, 1868.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-03-26
Our Colonial NSTghbora.

Our latest adyices aud exchanges from Nassau give
some interesting news. From the address OF Cover
Bayey, to the Colonial Legislature, take the
following extracts:
A civil war of unprecedented magnitude, which has
for nearly years distracted the States of the North
American Union, has extended its Influence to these
shores.
The conguity of this Colony to the scene of strife
has naturally made it the resort of vessels reighted
with cargos Tor the blockaded ports of the Southern
States
Bound by the policy and shielded by the power of
he other Country you share with her the rights and
the risks of fer neutrality While, with her. you eury,
subject to the belgerent vigilance the right OF engag
ing in commercial operations with each either Of
the begerents your ographca position exposes you
to more frequent Losses at the hands OF that belge
rent, whose naval power is superior In these seas,
While distance has given immunity to English vessels
they issue from the ports Of Liverpool LondoE,
Bristol or Glasgow, similar immunity could hardly
be expected in favor of those which voyage Of two
three days may convey from Nassau to the bocka6ed
coast 1t is indeed remarkable that your conduct in
this respect should have been both msconstrued and
misrepresented hy the pubicsts and statesmen of a
Republic which, so long as it remained at peace,
foremost in advocating the pr Veges OF neutas and de-
nounciDg the pretensOns Of belIigerents
| believe that dis the people OF the Northern
States have awakened to of their Inconsistency
and Injustice and that while they have not ceased to
complain of the inconvenience to which they are sub
eced by the neutral commerce CT these islands, they
have 4sed TO reprobate, moral denquences prac
tices which derive their greatest authority from the
ample originally set by themselves
At one time feeling OF superfuous annoyance pre-
vailed both treir side end yours / believe that
with the continuance of the war a more dspassor a
Judgment has recognized within their respective spheres
the right of ercantlle adventure and the prerogaVes
Of a State engaged in
While the Home Government has earnestly desired
to protect these islauds from every hing like hostile
croachment it has been les resOure IL Its detemn.
alton to abstain from everyrh ng like an infracton Of
The United privileges Of beIligerent Power.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-03-26

The army correspondent of the Eerald," under date
Of March l2h says:
There are uDmistakabe preparations now being made
for speedy movtmf nj of tie army. Our rlnspOrta-
tion is being down /" facllitae NOV, ments
in the coTing marches, 6ic warned before
hand that all super huOus ggale must he Sc [ hume,
while Huch rOor devils as hold commissions in the line
have been notified hat their 'ge canRot te
transported for them in tulure, aGd that in the cumug
campaign nothing more viii lie sllOweu th, m thYn "a
shelter tent apece, such the n,eu buve. wrirh Gey
carry fhtir ba, ks his last fdct Ahtue. s
sufficient torevarDing OF the trss rabes dscom
anu seventies Of the next campaign
Suffers srd caterers to officers mes9es who have
quantities Of valuable goods or. hand, aud who have
heretofore relied the gent osy O qua for
the transportato OF their surplus stock in the vent
of a march, now looking about ip most nervous
and bel piss mauuer for some means Of rrviug t. cir
goods away when the order comes tor move, which
no one in the army doubts will come at tue earliest
poss bic moment.
Yesterday we favored with clear sky ard G
fine drying bree sn lis effect be ace of Tie couu
'Ty has been ltma, kdble AT in the morning
mud every where up to a horse 8 knees. Al dusk
the evening Virginia only 2 fl in spOts opd
borsemen actually founda good salcp practicable This
OF prtsents to General Ii 'oker fresh Opportu
nifty OF bringing MS plans to bead.
The restri 1tinus ha wing betn virtually removed in
teTcoufse has lately been renewed between pcK IS
and those of the enemy bat the other day cur
UiceIs considering This Of things violent viola
tiOn of a. order not yet cOantermaDded, per-
fctly Gimnutive model Of a sHlp-wih keel, rigging
aud rudder competewhich the rebels had sent across
the freghted with Richmond pa per- aud which
they expected to be shipped to their address copy Of
the "HeraId." The vtss is now in possession OF
cicer of Shaers brigade, and the stern is painted
the unique "Tte Body Louse". 1t is to be sent
to the NOrth for exhibition.
Affairs begin to assume lively appearance, and /
anticipate within few days startling for my
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nr. Lindsay, N. p, and the Confederate states.

In q letter to the Daily NewS, Mr.. Lindsay. VI. +
ssys that be is not hOIaT # any COnfed RAE nds
If any kiEd, aud thai be any memb oi hs t m
has entered any contracts with tue GGVSTaL1tnt
he tonte9e, ate Stues Tor The " c9DttrucjIun II
sr4ames" or ary other kiid Q! si S. lie atd5-
:. Tuat 10 shipping nu.i.ess vii n 'xltnts "s,r
must parts o; the Hid my par hers may a. br rs
have negotiated The safe Vt ships rom Fog sh eIU "a IL
ers or sbo ownerr TO Mr. anders as W. cJnefa do
many oher pa,sOos gtry bkHy; bu WHEN aay pers
invites n-go'late Tor the 4fc6tse Ji yss J. cur
sle duty iu nim it posi- the des rIpiIo0 u he
Sesse he rtquires aud Ste that be has the ne ns
to paw Tor her. For what she is bought, or what b.
cones of her after IL, matters with winch Se
have nothing wiIaevcr d. Ii we attempted tO lid
tins out our work would, IL many instances, b am 81
as trutless aud eudess tnGt of ManchA ter
acurer eUdeavorng 10 trace what became Of each
p, c. OF calico AFR 1t left his m1ls with the hope ot
b log able to discover whether it went to dress y
wounds of the COniedeiatcs or 10 make nghLcapS tr
the Federais Cr pettcoats tor the Hoentots. 1t pc
.uniary 4tters cond in aoy way htaenc- my woes
q d speeci e. fwouid never, as ship owner, opP1se
war TOR aud lauriles the snip; "u"'s MR.
vests AID, d Ah,p broker, shond c.ftaioy baFe
taken tte part If The NORTH for nl the sa'p-
ming at America or nineteDths OF 1T be!ougs 10 uaC
se ction OF The once happy aud uud states Bat bav-
ing some knowh {e Of he COUNTY, saw rom tue bft
lit il was bouejess to attempt to su jl9sts ten NIL
Ioos NJ n, cp. resolved govern tn ms ve ~ ht
force c rms would ute the b oxen Un,oL.
Conseoneu.Iy when DIFF rene tiFs betRteu the
North r1 and Southern State, and l"pg het,re ever
Ay or heard ol any erson connected WitI Toe Cone-
crate Government, | venturtd i ny voice In Tue
presence Of my cousttueuts, at pubic mtetags aIa
IN arament, agair st terrible War which L tbouShI
would ce as vain aud u lie 1t was wicked ano oy
so doing my firm lGs great manv more CO" niSso ~
from the Norlh than thy ever likey 90 pnu "a -
the South, even after itsindependen0'IS S'A"""'>N
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1863-03-26

NARY A PRAYER.-Tbere is a rule OF Oberlin eel
ege that 10 student shall board at any house where
prayers are not regularly made each day. certain
man fitted up boarding house. and filed it with board
eTs bat forgot until tie eleventh hour the prayer pro-
viso. Not being praying man himself, be looked
around for one VINO was. At length he found one a
neck young froG1 Trumbui county, who agreed to
pay bis board in praying For while all went smooth
but the boarding master furnished his table so poorly
that the )ardeGs began to grumble and leave and
the other morning be praying boarder actually struck
Something like the foLowinging dialogue occurred at
the table: