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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-08-19
Desertions from the Army.

1t is not true, as asserted by our enemies, that
course on the subject of peace is calculated to
produce desertion from the army. Desertions from
the army were quite as numerous. if not more so,
before the first meeting held in Greene County
than they have been since. The stream Of deser-
ton set in with renewed force Immediately after
the late illsarred and disastrous invasion of Penn
sylvania That invasion, with the refusal to grant
furloughs to the men according to promises re-
peatedly made, is the prime cause Of desertion.-
But we 60 further and say, that nothing is more
calculated to render soldier desperate than to tell
him that this is pirates war, and that he, and all
others to be mustered in hereafter, must fight on
until they are extermnated, without one effort be-
ing made by the public men and the people at home
to establish peace. This view of the war leaves
him little or no ground Of hope. He sees in the
distance no CLEAN Of sunshine But tell him to
fight on cheerfuly and CALAMITY, while his friends
at home are endeavoring to pave the way to nego-
tiatons so as if possible to close the war on hon.
orable terms, and he will rally with renewed hope
around his colors, and do his part to conquer
peace while his friends at home are doing their
part to ensure this great blessing.
We do not refer Al any length to another cause
Of desertion, to wit, the tyranny osofficers. Our
citizen soldiers treated by their officers in many
instances as inferior beings, and that too by men
who are frequently their interiors in intellect and
moral character. This was not the case at the be-
ginning Of the war but the CONSUMPTION has yield
ed just such fruits as we .expected-pride, AFRO,
gance TYRANNY and love of promotion among off,
GERS, and a cowed and broken spirit among the
men. No. vs are not responsible for desertidn.-
Wehave written and published more articles urging
our men to stand by their colors, and neeer to de-
cert uadsr any circumstances, than any Editor in
the State. Still zoe have encouraged the soldiers
to desert; while the administration at Richmond,
which denies furloughs, protects officers in their
tyranny and orders invasions Of the enemy's terri
tory which result disastrousy to the cause itself
and depress the spirits Of the. men, is entirely
blameless. Such is the logic of our enemies.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-08-19

VyO FARMERS, MILLERs, AND THE COM
II MUNITY GENERALLY.-We noy prepared to
furnish Ploughs Plough Casting Casting for Mills and
oil other purposes Also to repair and kt up Mill Spn.
dies and all other Mill irons Soon We expect 10 make
We will pay the highest price for old cast Iron, Copper
Brass and Zinc. ~rF>-'
SHAY. WILLIAMSON 4 CO
North State Iron and 6rass Woyi,
: hsiegn, N. V.' aug. III %. N-wlypd.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-08-19

The procseungs Or puonc meetings in Buueombe,
Wake Moore, Chatham and Montgomery Counties
we're not received in time for this issue, but shall
appear in our next A number of communica-
tons also crowded out. u
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-08-19

~ RINDSTONES FOR SALE.-WE ARE
N prepared to furnish GRINDSTONES from two TO
eight feet in dismster-an excellent article
SHAY, WILLIAMSON i CO.,
Agents for P. Linshsn.
! Raleigh, N. C., Aug. II, 1858. 67-smpd.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-08-19

written US as follows: -s-.
"This morning the commissioned officers were
summoned to the tent of the commanding officer to
appoin. delegates to a convention at Orange Court
house. The privates were not consulted at all.
* We agree with you fully, and if the men of this
emmy had the privilege Of speaking you would hear
very different voice from that of few officers
Another soldier writes us as follows: e..
81 have conversed with the soldiers of three
brigades. They say they do not want these packed
meetings controlled by the officers, bhta fair vote
by ballot. The meetings held are all ne-sided-:
the private soldier has no voice. think these
meetings will confuse and demoralize the men. We
want our rights, and we want the Standard to con.
tnue Is it possible We cannot have free press
in our State! Ifso will leave this place."
A soldier Of the 18th regiment writes as follows
"These meetings were a s.sided business
Holden has great many friends in the army who
will stick to him to the last"
A soldier of the 18th regiment writes D follows
"a meeting of this regiment was called yester-
day to appoint delegates to convention at Orange
courthouse After the-adjournment of the nesting
each company was requested to appoint one OF their
number to speak the sentiments of the men, to see
how many were iE favor of the Wake and Moore
County resolutions. There was bit ono company
rightly represented-that was company G, from
Orange. That was nearly unanimous in favor Of
the resolutions: | assure you the sentiments Of
to have been adopted. meeting was held, and Q
tote was taken by ballot IN the 44th, and it was
in favor of the Wake and Moore reso-
lutions." -
Another soldier writes US that the 67th regiment
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1863-08-19

A BsCONDED.-ON THE THIRD OF JUNE LAST
about 1870 pounds dark copper COLOR dovncast look
when spoken to. Said boy was hired from Mr. R. g. Bos-
WE'LL and was raised near Shady Grove. Caswe county
watch and vest chain and gold pen and pencil with silver
case will $25 for his delivery to me, for his con-
fnemsnt SO cab get him.
RI. wRAY.
Rsdsville. Rockingham Co., Aug II, 49, s7-4tpd.'
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Raleigh, N. O., August IL, 1868.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-03-07


SENAToRIAL.--The s. +. Herald thus
speaks of the result Of the Senatorial elec-
tion: ...s..... ..... 3. -..t
In the successful candidate, Hon. John
Conness, we recognize sound Union man,
an able politician, and one qualified to repre-.
sent California with credit to the National
Councils. lie is well acquainted with Cali
fornia and its wants, and in his career as a
public man, has proven that lie has the inter-
ests of the State at heart. During the sxcit-
ing canvass just passed, he has distinguished
himself by the ability manifested in the man.
agement Of his case. He has kept aloof from
all bargains and trades. and his name is in
no way connected with matters which have
achieved unpleasant notoriety. Steadily but
quietly he has pursued his course, until from
twenty.six votes his support increased to fif:
ty-nine votes, or eight more than were needed
to secure his nomination in full caucus, and
this, too, though most Of the time confined to
bed of sickness. 1t is safe to say that dur
ing tho contest just ended he manifested
more real ability than ali his opponents put
together.
Though Democrat of the old school, Mr..
Conness is an ardent supporter Of the Nation
al Administration in its contest against rebel
lion, and his labors contributed in no small
degree to the overwhelming triumph Of the
Union cause in this State; and he is now in
Just position as to enable him to do much good
for the State he is to represent, as we'll as for
that great National cause we all have 80 much
at heart.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-03-07
LOVE I'M A COTTAGE.

They may tal1 Of love in cottage,
And bOwcrsof trellised vine
OF nature bcwfchingly simple,
And milkmarls half divine;
They may talk II the pleasure Of sleeping
In the shade II the spreading tree,
And walk IN the fields at morning,
by the side Of 4 footstep free!
But give me sly Irritation,
by the light Of chandelier
With music to pla: in the pausca
And nobody very near:
Or a seat on u silkea sofa,
With glass Of pixc old wine,
And mamma too blind to discover
The small white hand in mine.
Your love in tho cottagr is hungry,
Your vine is n nest for flies
Your milkmaid shocks the Graccs,
And Simplicity talks Of pics!
You lie down to your shady slumbcr
And wnke with bug in your enr,
And your damsel that walks in the morning
Is shod like m0untainccr.
True love il nt home on carpet,
And nightly likes his ease
And true love has an eve for a dinner,
And starycs beneath shady trees.
Ills wing is the fan Of lady,
His fOOt's an invisible thing,
His arrow is tipped with jewel,
And shot from silver string.
" p. Villa.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-03-07

that the present hesitation 10 move upon the
intrenchments of the enemy is but the story
Of Manassas repeated. I beg to assure you
that l have never written or spoken to you
in greater kindness of feeling than now, or
with fuller purpose to sustain you 80 far as,
in my most anxious judgement, I consistently
can, but you must act.
Yours, truly, A. LINCOLN.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-03-07

Two AGAINST ONR.-That most jealous
advocate Of the interests of the rebel cause,
the Visalia Ezpositor. calls upon tho Demo.
cratic journals to oppose the war. since Liu.
coin has refused to respect the constitutional
rights of the South. If the rebels have not
forfeited their rights under our Constitution.
they are twice as we'll of, constitutionally. as
the people Of the loyal States. Whilst we,
who have done nothing to forfeit our birth
right. arc compelled to etalong with the pro-
lection Of one Constitution, they have two to
appeal to. If they can't sustain their point
under the Montgomery bill Of rights, they
can fall back upon the Constitution handed
down to US by the Fathers Of tho Revolution.
Call.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-03-07
poetrp.
sI HAVE PONDERED.

Ihave pondered,
I have wandered
A. I've trod lifc's rugged way,
Why men sQuander,
As they wander,
An their precious time away.
Why they follow
Joys so hollow,
Which will vanish in day;
,I Gilded treasures,
t.rr Transient pleasures,
~Doomcd SO soon to pass away.
Each nerve straining
To be gaining
Whit will fail them when they die;
Onward pressing,
Never guessing,
That uicir end is drawing nigh.
Hopes they cherish
All will perish,
Nought remaining but their blight;
Then why grasp them,
Ere they clasp them,
They'll hive vanished out Of sight.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-03-07

dence, or his agent or attorney, is authorized
in the presence Of the court to stamp the
same as hsreinbefore provided. And section
twenty-four Of an act entitled AN act in
creasing. temporarily, the duties on imports,
and for other purposes" approved July Scsr-.
teen, one thousand eight hundred and sixty.
two, is hereby repealed.
Approved, Dec. 2J, 1862.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-03-07

~ The visalia Eqssl Ris1ts kspssiass.
the rankest Of the rank secession aies1s =
California. gives the following from - sfja
correspondent: sasep)
"Ho State Rights men of Frs.uoi -
your duty. my gallant boys! We Aavs I
member Of the Legislature "a slseS - W.
nesday Rally to tho polls! Give ths Blssls
nary chance! Let your cry bs, Gs5 ls1
old SsoxexaN. t~rll.s
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-03-07
fPusLIc RRsoLUriON-No. 81

PUBLIC RRsoLUri0N-No. T.. 80
JOINT RESOLUTION to provide for tho imtDe-
diate payment Of the army and navy a
the United States. 'aas
WHEREAS it is deemed cxpeditisae y
make immediate provision for tho payuene
Of the army and navy: therefore. 7is'r
Be 1t resolecd BY tie Senate as1 Hssse q
Representatives. efXe Usised States u Amsr-
ica IN Coxgress assembIed, That The 0sees-
tary Of the Treasury Be and be b heseby gu.
.horised, If required by the exigsnciss cfths
public service. to issue on the credit a ~
United States tho sum Of ous huudred ~
lions Of dollars Of United States noeea, Il
such form % he may deem sxpedisat ~
bearing interest. payable to bearer a =.
mand. and Of such denominatioas ~ ~
than one dollar - he may prescribe, Wiki
notes 20 issued shall be lawful money aula =
legal tender. like the similar notes hssstslbsS
authorized. In payment Of al debts. pabls anl
private. within the United Etstes. exeept ~
duties on imports and interest on pubic Az |;
and the notes 20 issued shall b. paet sfea1
amount 90 provided for In any bin new pss&
ing for the issue Of TMasury rates, q ehas
may be passed hereafter BY thb CousvsGs. D; I,
Approved, Jan. ~, 1863. R' sas -
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-03-07

~ The silver and gold land of the Uni
ted States on the Pacific coast are greater
in extent than England, Scotland and Ire
land together.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-03-07

CONSERVATIVES. The Placer Courier
says that it rather likes an original, uncom-
promising Secessionist True, he is traitor,
but he is not hypocrite. Ills father before
him was doubtless Nulliier. His grand
father fought the the Federal Constitution
with nll his might, dcnouncing it as consol.
idation" and a complete annihilation Of the
States, which it superseded by central des.
potsm. True, this is not strictly consistant
with the grandson's theory that any State is
at perfect liberty to scccdc at pleasure; but
consistency is not the quality which has won
for the Scccssionist our special regard
Wrong-hcadcd as lo is-as wrong MS can bc
we believe thu fellow means what
he says, and, whenever his logic halts.
he is ready to enforce it, But the sham
Unionist-the chap who pretcnds that he
was for tho Union until the Government re-
solved on coercion-and when in the course
of time it also resolved to disarm Treason of
its main pillar. Slavery--he is n creature to
be lOatllcd. lie is Il nuisance to be abatcd-
a cheat to be pilloried-a defective humbug,
the bare contemplation Of which must excite
his own disgust. These puff-balls of vanity
here in California vaunt themselves conser-
vative Democrats, and cry out " the Constitu.
ton as it is, and the Union as it was" These
M0Lle patriots are great sticklers for n rcstora.
tion Of tho Union provided our "Southcrn
brethren" are MT offended at what has been
done to them, and Notwithstanding the blood
of tens of thousands of loyal soldiers rests
upon the skirts of the leaders of the rebellion.
they are to be welcomed back and be upheld
and the Union as it was " restored
Such Unionism is not popular among 10y
alists and honest men. Still there are those
who advance and advocate the peculiar idea
For a man born in the sunny South" to ia.
vor the proposition. it may perhaps be from
conscientious motives-but let any one here in
California look around him and SEQ who these
" conservatives are, and he will find that
three-fourths Of them werc born North Of
Mason & Dicxsons line-not few Of them
from the pork aud hominy States Of Indiana.
Ohio, New York, and the codfsh.eating,
Weather6eld onion raising sections of New
Ensland-who, as well.bred gentlemen. are
as far beneath and behind real, genuine Se-
cessionist, such as David s. Terry or Charles
Bolts, as the moon is behind the sun in she'd
ding rays Of light and heat. Conservative
tories is the most appropriate name We can
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1863-03-07

The truth is apparent, that no people is capa-
bic of self government, who do not in their insti
tutions practically acknowlege God, their temporal
as well us eternal Judge. The great French revo-
luton proves this conclusivcly. The people de-
throned their king, destroyed their institutions,
but they also Knocked at Christianity, and ridicul-
cd the idea of a God. In fact one Of their first
acts was to declare that there was no God, and
the result Of the revolution WAS to dcvnState their
country with fire and sword, till they were COM
PEELED to return at last to their allegience to the
powers they had forsworn. The rights of man
can never be acknowledged and respected, where
the exclusive claims Of God arc denied or unhea-
ded. Hence, Christianity, or the principle OF
direct accountability TO God, Is the only founda-
tion for true democracy to rest upon and is the
only principle upon which n republic can long
endure in its purity. Hence the Catholic, or the
cavalier element, was incapable of founding this
Government, for their form of Christianity is
corruption of primitive Christianity, holding to
the divine right of kings, and to the supremacy
of priest. The advent of the puritnns was n re-
turn to the first principles Of Christianity. Hence
the force with which they stamped themselves
upon the institutions Of the continent, and the vi
tality which remains in their children to defend
and to perpctuatc them.
Will not this nation return to /" first principles l"
he equal assurance Of peace, prosperity and
advancement, which dwell in the potency Of those
principles? Divine punishment is not simply re-
Prospective, but it Is also prospective and looks
10 rcformatlOn lhls, inc nilai ODJcct OF the war,
may work to lasting good In times of peace,
freedom, country, God, ordinary words, and
excite no special emotion. Reason then is pnra-
mount. and reason alone is skeptcul, hut when
come the times that "try mems souls" sorrow
nurses faith and faith inspires herosm. Hence
the mourning and aflliction of the war may be the
means of the nations salvation, and by unity
reason and faith, or in other words philosophy
and Christianity, resolve the great problem If hui
manity, and reconcile the ''conilict ofagcs.'
Prophecy points to this country, and the phys-
cal formation of the globe, in connection with the
idea of the westward advance of civilization is
confornatory of it, rs the great theatre of events
connected with mans regeneration and universal
knowledge of the truth. The limit of the rhysi
cal world is reached. and there are more cOun-
trys to discover, but Il world of truth lies before
us, deep hidden in the bosom of time, towards
which silently gravitatc, and which by means
devious direct shall hardly fail to reach.
The return Of government to first principles,
will insure II peaceful advance thereto. establish
an nvinciblc bases Of law which the world COM
bincd cannot shake, and propagate faith which
| no power can resist.
The Chattanooga Daily Rebel. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1862-1864, 1863-07-03
THE DAILY REBEL.
FRIDAY MORNING, JULY >, 1868
Gen. nranr and nm. Ar.n.

lthAs been reported that Gen. Bragg ridel
among his soldiers and cheers them by hii
presence, We arc delighted 10 hear H. One
Of Con, Bragg'a errOrs--in common with moSi
officers Of tho present AGES a failure to mix
more wth tho mon Of tho rank and Gle.
To do 80 i esteemed by many to DO ape
clos Of demAgOguoism. TO ...
What wotpI mistake Nothing isHo free
from tho charge II 10 simply the impulse Of
a brave, true heart 10 DO RoAr those slalwArt
men, who lean upon Ito encourage them
aud to make them feel that they are remember.
cd and loved. A man who fights all day with
muskot upon his shoulder must DO glAddoned
by an occasional glimpse Of his chief 1t 10 a
pillar Of fro. 1t iIA sort Of boAcon.light
There was natural animal magnetism in
the character Of Napoleon, which not only APP
prociated but perceived the value Of this
Just think what an uSpiriting sight II would
DO to 500 Con. Brasg-who has previously
found ouE from Col, Smith that private Jones
has fought like horo--rido up to the column
and CRY ont Where is private Jones, -
company The man appears, His General
takes him by tho hand and says kindly to him
"You are reported for especial bravery. Your
country Is proud Of you, promote you, and
30 on. Would not that be sight worth see.
ing.
Indeed would It and Gen. Bragg, wo arc
proud to learn, is sIOnplifying it and means
TO do so.
Familiarity may breed contempt but an &C.
quAintanoe between a chief and his men can
never breed Anything--if the parties be wor.
tby--but loyal love and mutual confidence.
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over the I.rdsr.r

Our tslegrsphic columns refer 10 the occu
patton Of the capital Of Pennsylvania by the
forces under Gen. Dick Ewsl. Harrisburg IL
beautiful city on the north bank Of tho suS
quehapnOh. II is wealthy, and full OF public
stores alSo, which is more to the purpose
What disposition will DO made Of this sigma
achievement we know not but conjecture ID
easy. The line Of the Central RAilroad-thC
main eauseWAy between the Atlantic ctiou
and the great West, and the grand artery oil
the commerce and travel Of the lAtter--is thus
placed in our hands. II We can not hold il
we shall DO able to destroy II sufficiently to
obsruct tho use Of It for months to come
This is a very important point OF course all
public stores and property will DO attended to
and, with q duo regard to the amenities Of civ
ilizod war, our troops viii not forget Jackson
Fredericksburg, and other Of our towns pos
sessed at various times by the enemy Gen
Ewell in this movement reproduces the spirit
Of Stonowall Jackson. Whether he will push
his progress on to the Quaker City after thai
log (Which is said to DO awaiting HIM is =
question that the next few days will deter-
mine. IA to Hooker, he is getting out of yir.
GINA and harms way as fast as his legs will
carry him, with Lee close at his heels.
/" HurrAh for the Bonnie Blue Flag"
The Chattanooga Daily Rebel. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1862-1864, 1863-07-03

lnm7ponao 10 numerous solicitations / announce
myself candidate for election % tho Housa OF Rem.
eaonmuye IRON tho Pictorial District composed of
the counties OF Van nuun, B.odloe and Rhea, at tho
ehuiug August election s.. u. CAhNES
yuuel2-to'
~ Wotg authorized and requested 20 announce
Lieut. jas. A, WALLACE, OF hbaa county, as % caa.
dd1io TO represent tho counties OF Rhea, Blads0a
aud Van Buren, iQ tIo lower house Of the next Gene.
raj As,omblyoi the State OF Tennessee.
lung2ltot
lE CAN'T 2iuu TEyEEssEE RE0hizSr, on Ourrnsr,)
hurIrcesboro Pike, Bedford co.., June %, '63.
Enron CHATTANOOGA REBELi
In obedience 10 a call made upon me By the Coffee
county m-rhano OF This regiment, cath 'renncssgeD
% a meeting recently held aud also 10 many solcim-
lions by citizens Of said county at various times YOU
are hereby authorized TO announce my name az can.
ddlie ~ represent the people OF Coffee county In The
lower branch Of the mex Legislature Of Tennessee.
lune23-ta FRANCIS II, RAGSDALE
The Chattanooga Daily Rebel. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1862-1864, 1863-07-03
Gen. Wharton.

During tho recent retrOgadS movement, this
gallant Texan won deserved admiration for hil
quiet, skillful generalship, his cool courage
and his prompt, manly bearing. AlthOughnOt
80 noted in the papers as many others, Gen
Wharton is not tho less appreciated by those
who know his worth a. an officer and man
He brought to the commission of brigadier Of
cavalry not noisy but an enduring fame. Az
a Captain Of Rangers in the hrst place, he wai
remarked fer those qualities which subse-
quenty placed him in command Of that regi
ment Of heroes, after tho fall Of Terry, and
which finally placed him in his present posi-
ton. Texas-full Of brave men and true
boasts no nobIer spirit, and long may he live
The Chattanooga Daily Rebel. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1862-1864, 1863-07-03
For Congress.

~ Wo0ro oulhoH8oi 10 announce tho Hon. Jgl
N HOUSE, OF Montgomery county, as o candidate for
Congress IN tho sch Congressional District at the enc
suing election, llulBl
~ We are authorized 10 announce Col. joins II.
SAyAdE OF D0kalh county, asa candidate Cor Com
gross from tho 9TH Congregational District. al tha or.
suing election llunolll
~ We are authorized 10 announce Hon, A.O p,
NICHOLSON aa o candidate ior Congress from tho7 M
Congressional District 90 tlo ensuing election. m2I
~ We arc authorized 10 announce Colonel q, II
NIXON, OF Laurence county, 0a an independent can,
lluAw lor congress lh tne soNcuh uugfufa,oual d.,
lrot 10 the ensuing election
Junc2l.te5