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\ SOLDIER.
For the Standard.
TO THE PUBLIC,

Ny reason for writing this communication is. that
see respectable papers have copied an article from
the State Journal, IN which the editor of that ma
per commented on me'and paper writing To- whir;,
my name appeared, in language that may DC me
great wrong, and perhaps if unexplained or not re-
piled to- an injury that may never be repaired
will state as briefly can the whole case and how
my signature was obt.ined to that paDer.
On the night of the lClh Of April, 1862, I was
taken from my Roma aid put in prison without any
Precept CT legal Trocess, charge either verbal or
written, hs'rnE been preferred against me so far as
have necn able to learn, and have been informed
that there was none against me. Ny friends pro.
cured me Counsel, who the first Of June last
filed petition for writ of hqBers corpus which
was brought out on, but no trial was allowed me.
no charges against Inc, no evidence against me- and
after all that was consigned to the tender nercies
Of the Salisbury prison. there remained for over
ten long, long months. had been denied commu
mcatlon with my counsel. Knew not what would
or could be done. finally despaired of ever gain
ing my liberty or the ri hts that the most hum
Die should ei9oy Capt Henry Mccoy procured nv
SIGNATURE to that paper in this way The paper was
offered me already written and he said to me if YOU
VIII sign this paper you can have your liberty, or
lac released from prison, go North I was So
much e'ated with the thought that was about to
be released from that place of filth AMI verlnn that
d"it r"coHtct The exact language he used, or the
tA't meaning "i the paper writing that signed at
the time lie offered Inc the paper. writ of Aabeas
corpus had been served on him, of which fact was
ignorant, and remained ignorant of it until ar.
rived in Raleigh, having sentinels over me, not al
lowing me 20 speak to my brother, who was ON the
same train OF cars with me. That paper writing
does not express ny sentiments. 1t was obtained
ny fraud and deception, and signed it for the sole
and only reason that ! might thereby regain INV
liberty, believing it the only chance for me. had
oeen in prison for ten Iuonths suffering with cold
munger nskednsss, filth and lice, without fire either
Gay or night, some of the coolest weather of the
winter without window shutters or glass to pro-
[Sct me IRON the cold winds Can any humane
Christian man" or even barbarian. blame me for
signing paper upder such circurnStances, for the
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For the STANDARD.
CAMP 2GTu REG'T., n. G. TRooPS,
90, ,',,s,,:II, NJ n Anril IA
Colonel Commanding battalion
His EXce!lency,
Gov. 2. B. Vance.

CAMP 2GTu REG'T., n. c. TRooPS
Near GreencilLe N C., April l, 'd3.
Mr.. EDIroR knowing your paper to be sl~ays
ready to do justice to the soldier, propose through
its columns to drop few hints, which hope II
possible you will find room for. 1t has been pleas
ing to the eye and heart OF every true lover oil his
Country for the last few months to see the effect
that Order Ma 8, CurTent Series, Adj and In
spector Generals office, has had on the minds OF
the soldiers. Though il has not been my lot to see
the largest part OF our army, yet have seen sew
eral brigades and all that L have seen, seem to
view it as the life of the cause-giving the worn
out soldier who has been many months IN service,
a chance once more to visit his peaceful home, and
talk over his ups and downs with his loved ones,
around quiet freSde-to him almost tempo
rary heaven When he returns to camp 1t Is with
new courage and light heart
But, M. Editor now turn to the Objectionable
part of the order. 1t says that there shall be one
furlough given for every twenty five men for duty,
in companies tchtre there are none dbseat eithdut
proper Or8crs. Now. Sir, this kills the good OF the
whole for it is we'll known to all that there are
some sorry men in every company, who care not
for their country, and regardless OF its cause
These are i'll the army only through cOmpnlSion,
and whichever they get chance, they will slip off
to Gen. Green, thus depriying the rest OF their cent
panieS of their long looked for lurloughS. Now,
say this Is rot light Ii is not doing justice to the
brave men who are willing TO fight and undergo all
the harShipS incident to soldier l!c Tor the sake
OF Southern independence.
According TO the order, there are now two com
panics in this regiment that cannot idlloagh sin
gle mtn, Just because they happened to have III
their ranks few Of those who not disposed to
fight under any General except Green would
here say, that unless there steps taken to rem
cly this evil, the order will be worSe than worth
less to the soldier; for - speak that do know,
when say, that, unless something is done, men
Who otherwise would scrrn the idea Of dcSertion,
will leave and go home; for they have been out,
many of them, nearly two years, without permis-
sion TO visit their homes. | have heard manS of
them say, that il they had to suffer for the evil
duct of those cowardy raScalS, they would go home
too. Now, it is plain that this is rot right and
ask for the good OF our cause, will not our authOri-
ties remedy the evil in sOme way
By furloug Ching the men, for every % for
duty, every Captain will have at least one fourth
more men for duty than otherwise tor it seems TO
have beneficial effect upon their health We'll as
their spirits.
Mr.. Editor I would like to hear a Ew words
from you this subject, for, | am not accus-
toned TO writing communications tor any paper,
cannot do my subject the justice wish
y PRIVATE SOLDIER
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For the STANDARD.

Mr. HOLDEN 81 have read the address of our
worthy Governor to the people of NOrth.Csrolna,
ard desire to say to HIS Excellency, that it will have
no effect 1t will not keep one plant of TOBACCO out
of the hill nor one seed of cotton out of the ground
and many others whom know, and all who have
the interest of the State and the Confederacy at
heart, desired to see proclamation from him con-
vening the Legislature, for the purpose OF passing
laws compelling the people to plant but a limited
number of tobacco and cotton hills Living in one
Of the largest tobacco growing counties in the State
know the fact, that people are preparing. one
and all may say, for putting in full crop Of to-
baceo and many believe are now boarding their
corn for another year. to enable them to make as
much tobacco as possible. If the Governor is wise
and will take the advice of so humble an individual
as myself he will forwith summon the Legislature
to meet and recommend to them the passage ofsuch
laws will prevent but small portion Of land being
planted in tobacco and cotton, and by so doing pos
sibly prevent famine. Let him also suggest to
them to lessen the toll of mille-s during thewAr-
Only think Of having to pay six dollars for pnding
one barrel of -four CITIZEN.
Granville County, April 4, 1868.
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xel1i-4ueetlq 6tanharh.
CHE poEru ALL THINGS WE'LL" !
BIZ. A LADY OF RIcauoSD. VA.

1 remember how Iloved her when a little gniieless
child, - #~ ...
j saw her in the cradle as she looked on me "ru
smiled;
NV cup was full of happiness-my joys could not
tell - ~
things well"
Months passed, that bud of promise was unfolding
every hour, e;.o,
Thought that earth had never smiled uP'n '"''
So beautiful. it we'll might grace the bowers where
angels dwell,
And wait its fragrance to His throne, "who doeth
all things we'll"
Years fied-that little daughter then was dear as
life to me,
And took, in my unconscious heart wild idolatry;
] worshipped at an earthly shrue,' lured by some
magic spell, ..-.
Forgetful of the praise of Him "who doeth all things
we'll"
She was the lovely star, whose light around my
pathway shone,
Amid this darksome vale of tears through which
journey on; ,,.
It's radiance had obscured the light WHICH rounu HIS
throne doth dwelk ,
And had wandered far from Him, "Who aoeth all
things we'll"
Thai star went down in beauty, yet it shineh sweet
ly now,
Ia the bright and dazzling cOronet that decks the
SaTiours brow;
She bowed to the Destroyer whose shafts meme may
repel, =,
E.,t we know, for God hath told US, lie doeth all
things we'll"
All. who could know nv sorrow as stood beside her
bed
Ard my deep and heartfel anguish, when they told
me-Ske 6egd!
And, oh that cup OF bltterness-lst not my heart
rebel
God ,;aye-He took-He will restore" lie doeth
all things we'll"
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For the Standard.
A PATRIOTIC EXAMPLE.

Mr. EDIToR:-Whilss, the avaricious Spectator
and goddess ex:ortioner are sweeping the country
carrying devastation and ruin In their pathway, sap
ping the very life blood of men, women, children,
and beasts, to hoard up the precious trash cannot
refrain to bring to notice picture of the context
an example of the olden time-a touch of the de
votion of seventy -six-an example worthy Of the
matrons of Greece and Rome, just set in ;he town
Of Wilson, North Carolina
Mrs. Agnes Patrick, contemplating the condition
Of the soldiers children the great need Of educa-
tional training, especially of those destitute of the
means to send them to school possessing that phi
lnthropy which should fill the bosom of every
and woman in these times of dependence, has
opened in the masonic hall, school to teach the
children of soldiers in that town free of charge
Her school numbers over forty bright little girls
and hcys who are receiving daily the rudimentS Of
al education. This exhibition Of nagnanimty on
the part If this good woman cannot Ue too highly
commented by people AMI press. 1t is the first
example Of the Kind set, and It should be initiated
in every town in the Confederate Sites. 1t can
MT tail to elicit the praise and gratitude Of the
Soll;c! on every tented field.
The name of this lady will be emhalmed in the
mcmcry Of the soldier everywhere. His pOSterity
wiz scar it down the liie of time and will call her
blessed 1t will live on whilst that of the sOrdid
and ayaliciouS will go down "unhonored and un-
sung" 5. /.
April 9th, 1868
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GOV. VANCPS ADDRESS.

Gov. VANcE's ADDREss-We gladly direct the
readers attention to the admirable appeal OF Gov.
Vance to the farmers of North Carolina not to plant
anything but what is good for food Like every
thing said or written by the Governor, there is
practical common sense and patriotism in every
line of this document SO presented as to make their
way to the conscience and Judgment Of every true
man. Read it, farmers! read it, elders about
empty stores !" and above all, read it, our country
women for if you will take the matter in hand,
YOU have done the Aid Societies, it will be strange
indeed if there be not plenty Of food produced to
sustain your husbands and sons and brothers in
the field Us well as the little ones at home. Every
woman now reads the newspapers, and every one
who does will bless the Governor for this timely
appeal for bread-FayetteriHe O6sereer
Gov. VANCEs ADDRESs.-The Address of Gov.
Vance to the people Of North Carolina is timely and
proper, and we hope the suggestions will be Needed
and acted upon by all the citizens OF the State
The man who plants cotton and tobacco now, while.
the demand for breadstuffs is urgent is doing his
country more harm than the open and avowed Lin
coluites do. Give the ConIederacy plenty OF
bread and meat and the Yankee nation, with all its
foreign hackers, can never conquer US. We are
gratified that the Governor has decided not to call
the Legislature together Charlotte Democrat,
Gov. VANCE's ADDREss.-We respectfully ask the
Attention Of every farmer in country to the able
address of Gov. Vance, which we copy from the
Standard of the Sd instant. We do hope for the
-honnr of our country, that no man in Rowan coun-
ty, will plant any more cotton or tobacco than will
be necessary for his 0wn use. Our large planters
should vie with each other in the production Of large
crops Of corn this season, as upon it depends the
VERY SalOatioh OF our country.-SaIisbu1y Ratch-
man.
We would direct attention to Governor Vance's
Address to the people Of the State, and would
bespeak for il that respectful consideration which
the great importance of the subject demands
The Governor makes and earnest an eloquent ap-
peal, which we trust will not be without its effect
for there is much, everything almost, at stake.
Governor Fance's Address of course decides in
the negative the question of his calling the Legis
latue together to obtain action prohit iting the
planting Of cotton or tobacco over certain amount
Wilmington Journal
We commend the Address of Governor Vance,
which appears in this issue, to the attention Of all
our farmers, and hope they will comply, strictly,
with the request therein made.-LrPdeH Express.
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For the Standard.


Mr.. EDIToR:-Your paper has always been read
views about public matters. take your paper now,
and will take it after the war You are aware that
the battalion at Camp IolmeS has been broken Up,
and only $50 men lett for camp guards, by order Of
the War Department. Well, Sir, what do YOU think.
the men vino were taken prisoners at kinston had
their wages dcfucIeu for the time they on pa
role. Oh! shame upon the age and its principles
- The money has just been paid which ought to
have been paid last fall so you may say the boys
have been cheated out Of half their wages; for if
the money had been paid last fall, they could have
bought provisions for half the price that they
buy them at Now, what can the poor soldiers wife
do: Ills wages deducted and money paid in the
wrong time; but the latter, | am informed, was
owing to the incompetency os the company officers.
| soldier from the army of Virginia and
hope the dar viii soon come when the poor soldier
will have a chance in the world.
. Speculation, Sir, must be put down, if this war
ever proves successful. 4 poor soldier the other
day, applied to a SeccSh for few pounds of meat
and Offered dollar per pound anu he could not get
it because he had nothing but Confederate money
This man has three SONS, all of whom have sub
stItuteS ard you know a substitute spends nearly
all his time IN the hospital
And another thing, Captain and three Lieuten-
ants are too many officers for one militia district ]
hope Congress will take some steps in this matter
in ting like tins, when every is needed that
carry musket. have been out twenty months
struggling for Southern rights. ard do none YOU
will still advocate the soldiers claims | wish Won
the best of health and luck.
\ SOLDIER
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THE BASIS OF VALUATION.

4 T THE INSTANCE OF SEVERAL BOARDS OF
n valuation, have submitted to The Attorney Cen
era lor his opinion the following question Is the word
cash in the stand sth sections Of the Revenue bill
be as meaning specie Confederate currency
and State Treasury uotes9
The following is his answer:
In estimating the cash value of land and slaves the
district boards of valuation ought 10 take basis
standsrd the currency in which the be paid
Confederate and State Treasury notes taxed
by the Revenue act and By law authorized
to pay their dues in such money"
SION H. ROGERS.
April 2, 1863
He is considering other questions arising under the
As soon his answer is received it will be published
JONATHAN WORTH, Pub Treas
April 2, 1868. 2S-8t
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ing company G, while retreating on the kinston
side. B6tbtled their companies calamity through
the entire engagement Drawer or more gallant
young men (whose loss we lameu9 never Ore" .
"0nr loss was : killed, % wounded, missing, and
l75 taken prisoners After dilIgent search and en-
Uuiry for Adjutant T. w. Mann, and 1t. K. * W ~
liank, j am reluctantly forced to include them IN
the list of killed.
officers and men, who nearly a.. we're under fire
the first time, behaved with the cooness, determl-
nation and bravery of veterans.
1t would almost be invidious to call attention to
any particular one but cannot refrain from men
tionng the conspicuous and gallant bravery OF 1t D.
r. Mclean, commanding company l.
Hoping may be allowed to engage the enemy
Under more favorable circumstances,
am Governor,
Your ob't servant
- PETER MALLETT,
Colonel Commanding battalion.
His Eycellency
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H,NSCAPED FROM NE AT HENDERSON, ON FRI
HI day night last, negro named DICK He had
deSerers gray sack coat and dark brown hUmespun
pautaoons He quite dark with whskers from ear 10
extending under his chm. lie Is slow spoken Dick
purchased from J. II Marsh, of BERTHE and NAV be
aiming get to Berthe the Yankees will give one
hundred dollars reward for the apprehension and conne
nleut of Dick so that get him again Any person who
nav arrest Lick will please write 10 John Pool, Esq,
Coerau, BERTHE, pnd inform him Of the fact
CAP1s T. p GREGORY.
March 81, 1863. 2z-4tpd.
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purpose of being released from such aapace, and
getting from under tile control of such nan as
Capt. Mccoy, of whom the public may judge from
his acts Of low cunning?
There is at this time no restraint over my liberty,
and renounce the sentiments expressed IN the pa
per writing TO which my name was procured by
Capt. Mccoy, and published in the State journal
CALVIN G. PERKINS.
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"LEr NE Kiss HIN FOR HIS MOTHER. Mot long
since, says Yankee soldier correspondent "a lot
of us quartered IN several wood entertainments,
and in an inner room of one lay the corpse of
secesfr ntiicer awaiting burial. The news soon
spread to village not lar off, and down came tear
ing a s,utims ntal, not bad looking specimen of
Virginny dame. LET me kiss him for his mother!"
she cried as | interrupted her progress. "Do let
Inc kiss him for his mother! Kiss whom"
1.-The dear little lieutenant, the who lies dead
within; / never saw. him, but oh ~ led her
through room IN which lay Lieut.. - stretched
"ut on an upturned trough, fast asleep. Surprising
Elm to be the article sought for she rushed up en-
claiming, LET me kiss him for his motherr' and
approaching, put her lips to his forehead. What
was her astonishmsnt when the "corpse" clasped
ais arms around Der, and said, Never mind the
old lady, Miss, go it on your own account haV'nt
the slightest objection"
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ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD.

ID UNNWAY FROM THE SUBSCRIBER ON SUN.
1A day the Goth OF January last my negro boy named
ANTHONY. He is of whitsh yellow complexion, about
feet or inches high, s 20 years DID, and supposed
to weight abont 40 pounds He has heavy head Of hair
and talks short when questioned and has down look
No doubt he is trying to pass for free boy.
will give the above reward for him delivered to me at
Prospect Rih Caswell County confined in any Jail
get him. F. L. WARREN
Caswe Co., March 81, 1852. 26-w&swtf
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HAVE TWO VALUABLE TRACTS OF LAND FOR
sale, lying in Davie County, few miles below Oak
Hi OF Hauls Ferry, the Yadkn river.
One tract Contains about 3s9 acres the other containing
about 500 adjoining each other will sell them
gether separately This land lies in healthy section
country and well adapted the raising Of grain and to-
baccO. ANY person wishing purchase go aud view
NC. A. HUNT
Deo. z, 1862. S7-tf.
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PILES. FIsTU1A, TUMoRs,

UIceratiOns Of the Womb, SpermatorrhGa, SY.
plilitic Affections; &c.
nR. J. A. CLOPTON, OF HUNTSVILLE, ALA,
~ will be in Raleigh the first Of July where he may be
consulted for few days He operates with perfect success
for Piles, and guarantees perfect in every of
Piles where the Turnors down when at STOOL He
operated with perfect few days ago, in Of
Al years standing his tumors coming down large
large tea cup every STOOL Those who doubt may ad
dress Mr. H. H. Berry, Monticello Florida.
year. one Of them is known 20 every citizen of Salisbury
Ladies of the City and vicinity will be visited their
homes He will be in Salisbury the first of June, Green's
borough the 18th of June
March 2n, 1863 24-w&swtf.
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RUNAWAY

EROM THE SUBSCRIBER, IN MALLARD CRIT
~ neighborh0nd, on the Sth inst. two negro r,eD nan
NELSON and FRED. Nelson is about 5 feet /, I'M
high, dark complicated, and about Is years old Frj
about feet high, stout and very black and auu; II
old Fred belongs TO me. but Nelson is owned in tie h.
tern part of the State, and hired from SamGe N,
ris, agent for the owner. will give rewGd of 81 81
if unprecedented and confined that can get them ss
L. a HUNTER
OnGfIOlte, y. u April ., IS03 Oh
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OF THE y. C. MILITIA.
RH AND CIVIL CLOTHING DEPART.
MENT. RALEIGH. b.

COMMISSIONED AND N0N-COMMISSIONED Of
" fcers prvates and citizens, hereby requested TO
call on the subscriber fur Outfits of COthInC both Militia
ry and Civilian, which be had Ut reasonable prices
considering the times All work entrusted to nv care
will be faithfully executed
G. A. LACK, Proprietor.
&. NJ. FARRlSS, Assist.
Dec. 49, 1862. lost
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FARM WANTRn

FARM WANTED. -
WISH TO PURCHASE A Small
- nigh state of cultivation, with good fARE
other necessary improvements far the "ssens A.
mediation of genteeI family of sx IN a;nL ra6e r.
also with bedding and ali her na.n .ari9lng us
Kitchen furniture. / Would also wish to Laouseaq6
anee of the year, the hands 10 work the f,r rfe t
will be given to location, near raroa5 Prs.,s-
North Carolina Railroad, west of RaIegb ST. sa"a
%on1 and Dapvle Railroad South Of BurSe,yo1t hsR
borough O"DEiiIe G,.s.
Address, with description of property and b.,
..... c,.-..u.,, "'REFUGEESH
April 7, 1858. N's"O0fs Co Y,
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Mr.. John L. Sloan of this county is another of the
! ew men read of in the papers who 40iu not grow
,ich by selling his farm products at famine prices
he has been and is yet, selling -four at $40 per
tt Ian half the rates at which the articles selling.
!ay his childrens children hear this story fondly
tOld to them fifty years hence.-SaIis4 nry Watch
man
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CIRCULAR,
burenn for o.

nureau for COnso,,
F VIEW OF THE DIFFICULTY '" "n q, ID
- ing here whether exemptions and d., VI DETps,
nsr;u sna necessary for contractors with tbs a..
NOTICE
IS hereby given TO all concerned, tbs, mo-,
VIII VII hereafter be considered unless made ,S.a aF
WIN whom contracts are made, or nnor n.
nGn ana certificate At least if this is n ns
officer TitE whom be ' oon rSseG. % s6G aud
tent of the contract. N tue charace,
By order Superintendent:
1ie, A. G; JOyR
April Z, 1853. -'e''' Colonel A =,