Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-01-30
THE EVENING STAR.


THR EVENING STAR.
FROM FORTRESS MONROE.
Southern Ne.:PsIsr neutrality-suspicious.
citation Of The Riehmsnd Traitors.
YeRrIIss MoSRoE, Jan. 9a-The dag OF
Uuee steamers Express, New York and Meta
nora arrived last evening about dark, from
City Point Thrv brought down 1880 Union
prisoners from Richmond, who have been K
ehAnGed. They All left here during the night
Tor Annapolis Nothing definite has yet trans
pirsd in regard to the ex5 hange Of officers, ex-
cspt that the recent captures At Arkansas Post
BY the Union troops appear TO make the Rebels
at Richmond O little core, and causes them 10
reflect that. in view Of our ability to retaliate.
10 would be as we'll for them TO fall back upon
ne old cartel, and abandon their threats Of
hking vengeance upon our officers no W held as
prisoners in their hands.
SOUTHERN NEWS.
The Richmond papers Of Jan. % and ~ con-
tain The following Items:
BBDERAL MOVEMENTS IN North CARoLINA.
THE enemy 10 ad vanciug from Newborn in
two colurins-one toward XIX ,ton, and the
cAher toward Wilmingtop.
VOICE FROM NoRTH CAkoLIEA-PLAiy TALK.
I6e haieiFh Standard, In speaking Of the
rebel authorities n Richmond, holds the fol-
10 wing language:
They latort d to break down the old Gov
eminent because they were about t. lose the
hey weuld part ith the carcass upon which
the vulturps are settled. Their motto was
ssride axd destroy, and their motto now il
ssjida,ed rule or ruin. Hence they are the de-
structiyes, and those who oppose them are the
conservatives. We still walk the soil and
breathe the air of freedom, and are MOTTO be
Influenced in onr Course by the Establishments
Or IL frowns of power"
1.-THE Federal officers in Gates county, N. c.,
have made important captures Of contraband
goods, amounting in value to some 43p,OO0."
AFFAIRS IN THE NORTH CAROLINA LHsIs-
LATURE-oPPosITIoN TO THE CONFEDERATE
GOVERNMENT.
IFrom the Richmond Enquirer, Jan. 23l
RALEIGH, Jan. 2i.-Gov. Vance's message
was read to the Legislature to- day. He refers
TO the large force on our coast, and says every
preparation possible has been made 10 receive
Them. He alludes to the Intellectual execution
Of the conscript law in this State, and to the
deeertions from the army. BY consent of the
commanding generals he proposes to issue a
proclamation giving deserters thirty days to
return 70 duty without punishment; If they fail
then, the law ill be vigorously applied.
On the subject Of arresting citizens by Confed-
crate auI hority he says "Many have been taken
m hy COME derate officers, and with a spirit Of
sourts y nd respect for State authority, turned
over 70 me for Investigation" He says he has
no power TO examine them, and adds: "Of
set them at liberty without examination am
yet more unwilling 70 see them placed In the
Confederate prison at Salisbury, where the
tracks of the accused all tend in one direction
AND the light Of old English liberty is never
SEEM
He recommends the establishing of commits
Sion to investigate the charges against such
persons and commit them for trial il sufic Gent
cause is found. He asks for authority to cali
eut the militia He draws attention to the
Proposition 70 guarantee the State proportion
OF the war debt, but does net recommend it.
RALEIGH, Jan. 22.-The House has the Reeve.
nue bill under consideration.
TIE Senate In discussing the bill to raise
R,0o0 troops for State defence, on its second
r,ading: Apreamble disclaiming any intention
TO conflict with the interests of the Confederate
Government was rejected-ls to o. An
amendment excluding from its operation those
subject to subscription, and not interfering with
existing regulations Of State and Confederate
Governments. and expressing no opinion as to
NE eonstitutionality Of the conscript law, was
1elseted-5 to 81.
TIE FEMALES SENT SOUTH
From the Richmond Enuuirerl
The Charleston Is. c. Courier has received
ne same accounts Of the character of some of
NE females that lately came to Richmond
under he nag Of truce which were afioat in
Richmond. We sincerely hope that steps will
BE taken to protect the comm unity from MANY
81 the characters that are reported to have
come by The late flag OF truce. The Courier
says:
1--WE renew and urge a demand of special
attention TO some facts connected with late ar.
rlvals from the North, under a flag Of truce,
ana the character Of some of those who took
advantage Of it. We have evidence amount
Ing 70 reasonable proof that some females
who never had husbands and never expect
nus nus 1anof, came south under pretext Of visit
swell known Southern ladies, who gave the
best testimonials OF their relationship, and of
the occasion of their visit through the lines
were rigidly and rudely searched by the yam,
Il %, and in some cases were deprived of little
baskets of medicines and refreshments intended
Tor their children with them. In contrast with
els, some OF the applicants for passage were
allowed to proceed without examination
"1 ne conduct and character Of some of the
passengers in female apparel were unblush-
lngiy disgusting, and 1t is with regret we learn
that some of the officers on our side were ac
quainted with the character of some of those
creatures who abused the flag of truce and
AM eyed and insulted its honest and honorable
subjects.
"The matter deserves attention and inyesti
gaflon, and we respectfully urge on all who
were witnesses the duty of presenting a de-
raleo report, unpleasant as it may be in some
respects. 1t will be the duty of all Concerned
70 see to ii that those who have abused the fac
OF truce are not permitted to return with like
tnpudence.