Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1863-03-20
Correspondence of the Standard


EDITOR Standard promised you from time
to time to give you the news in this the heart of
the Sonfederacy; but, Congress is in secret Scs
SiOn,' aHd army movements are unmegticnable it is
difficult to find an item. There is one thing how
ever would speak Of No greater error has been
committed by North Carolinians than in surprising
that our State does not occupy deSerVeily high
and proud position IN the estimation of all good and
true men here The tribute paid lately 10 our State
by the Dispatch reflects the sentiments Of every
Intelligent Vi1gnan,-nor can this be otherwise
The sons of North Carolina have stood side bv side
and shoulder to shoulder with those of Virginia in
this contest The sacred Semi-circle around Rich
mond is dyed with the best blood of the Old North
State and the old Dominion and would be as diff
fcult to separate that blood where it has wed and
mingled in the soil, as to divorce North Carolina
from the affections of Virginia. Heed not then,
/ the insinuations or attacks of hireling press
they only reflect the corrupt hearts of those who
pay them. Virginia will wear North Carolina in
her heart forever The sick and wounded North
CarOlnanS here have lately been gratifed by
visit from Surgeon General Warren, who came at
the instance of our beloved Governor, Vance-to
erect Soldiers Home" here, and which is inten-
ded to be General Headquarters for North Car
oliniaNS." Our sick, wounded and delayed. soldiers
and their friends, going to and from the army, will
here find lodging and food, and the N. Q. Depot
two doors below will receive all packages for the
soldiers apd hospitals, and forward them and their
messengers, Tree OF cnarSe- 100 much praise can
not be awarded to Our noble hearted Governor and
Surgeon General Warren for their zeal in behalf Of
the suffering sons of our State, here and elsewhere
The resignation of Maj. Gen. Gus:avus w. Smith
has created here profound impression in military
AND political circles. North Carolina felt secure
while this distinguished chief was at the head Of
the forces placed there to defend her. The resigna-
ton of Gen. 'Toombs has also excited sensation
here. When such men as Randolph, Smith and
Toombs find it impossible to retain their connec-
ton with the government, tits not surprising thSt
curiosity should be awakened. Brave, honorable
and patriotic the causes which have compelled them
to leave the servceo their country at this crisis in
her history must have been inSuperable and over.
whelmins indeed. The services, the demeanor,
and the noble character Of Gen. Smith, although
but short time in our State won for him troops
of friends Can it be that his iniimOe and cordial
relations with our noble Governor have any con- q.
nection with his resignation? Can this have given
umbrage to the "powers that bey' Perhaps you,
Mr.. Editor can enlighten ns.
The defeat of the Ten Regiment bill in our Leg
isature has given much pain to every far-seeing
man have seen here. The hosts gathering to
ravage and desolate our StRte when they cone,
those who denied their State this force to defend
her will see their erfor-they will wish, then for
"many ten thousand" The ruin will not can
not be laid atsthe door Of the Conservative party.
N0RTH.CAR0LlNA.