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PUBLIC MEETING IN YADXIN COUNTY.
A. W. PExLr, Sec.

At meeting of the citizens of Yadkn county, held at
buck ShCa Music ground on Friday the l4h instant,
on motion o. Jesse Couch Rev. Andrew ThomassQn
called the chair and W. w. Johnson appointed Secre
tarybTLe Ciarmsp few appropriate remarks, hav-
ing exclaimed The object OF the meeting proceeded to
pont The following cDm;uittee: w. Wright Couch }.
Jarvis Thomas Normal ana johnson to draft resou.
ons expressive the OF the nesting who reported
through their chairman the following resolutions, which
were unanimously adopted: :;
WHEREAS, The people promised secession
and have realized but with sorrow haVe lett It's aw
full effects Therefore be il
RsoSged That the Of the Confederate government
towards North Carolina from the beginning OF inc war;
has been anything but fair and honorable. .u
ReS0kUed That while North Carolina has able ana sKl
full physicians and H,ers competent to perform the o
ties assigned hem the Confederate government has sent
this State physicians officers from Richmond 20 eX
anime and enroll her couscrps thereby Teatng WIN con-
tempt this State.
ReSoLoed That North Carolinans capable of perform
ing any duties assigned tEem and pS,IeS against tbs
practice Of appointing from other States TO perform
duties within her borders.
ReS00ed That in view of the bad treatment that this
State has received of the Confederate government and the
insults continually heaped upon her, call all North
CarOnians TO demaud their dscOntnuanee or we will in
self defence take position where take of
seves call upon the people to declare whether they
! will be freemen slaves.
esogea That we opposed to the suspension of the
writ ofhGbedS corpus that in favor Of free speech
and the Freedom of the press.
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PUBLIC MEETING IN CHATHAM COUNTY.

At meeting of the people of the Bear Greek district
Chatham county N c. held at Bear Greek Church. on the
18th nst Rev. Atlas Gilbert called to the chair
and Rev. d. C. Murchsion requested to not Secretary
The object of the meeting having been explained by the
Chairman the following persons were appointed com,
tee TO draft resolutions expreSsiveo the sentiments OF
the meeting: Isaac Patterson ESQ., carleton johnson, A.
/ B. Bright and d. Z. MurchisOu. .
The committee after consulting together, reported,
through their chairman the following preamble and
utI0nS which were unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, The time has arrived when the people of
NOrh-Caroina should watch with jealous eye their rights
and interests guaranteed to them under the Consttu
ton; and WHEREAS portion of the people of North
Caropa, having met together in public counsel to consult
each other ID regard to our best interest; therefore,
Resot0ed, That will defend rights by all honora-
BILE and lawful means within power let the oppression
come from kings abroad or tyrants at home
RsSOtoed, That regard the law requiring to pay
oneenth part Of produce tax to the Confederate
government aSeing Oppressive its nature there
fore request our representatives in the Congress- to
20 for repeal OF the same
ReSotoed That authorities be requested remit the
tax IN kind in this county, and let pay tax in money
AS all the grain raised this county will be needed at
home and fit is taken off the poor people are obliged to
suffer.
Rsolrd That North Carolina has more troops in the
field than other State Of the C0nederacy; there
fere request our Governor to the between 40
and 40 OF for State Defence in order that old
men may remain at home to take of the women and
children.
RsoUed That representatives in Congress be instructed
to try and procure armstice for ninety days orxsx
months IN negotiate for peace peace must come
by negotiation.
venon of the people at early day To take into consider
alton the prnPiety of continuing thepresent upon the
plan pursued by the Confederate government.
ReOtCed, That heartily endorse the pursued
bV W. W. Holden, Editor of the Raleigh Standard and
look upon him being of the abest defenders OF the
rights Of the people belonging the editorial fraternity
Res9Lced, That the proceedings of ibis meeting be for
mahded to the Editor Of the Raleigh Standard with
quest to publish them.
After which the meeting adjourned to meet again the Sd
Saturday in september next.
A J. GILBERT, Chm'n.
d. c MURCHIsoN, Secy.
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PUBLIC MEETING IN CHATHAM COUNTY.

PUBLIC MEETING IN CHATHAM COUNTY.
Alta meeting held at Hopkins schoo-house in the Hay
wood district the 18th of August 1868, the meeting
being largely attended, motion, D. \ Williams
called to the chair, and Samuel Womble appointed Sec
rotary.
Wbereupon the chairman appointed the following commit
Tee: w. G. Thomas q. W. Steadman Neal Knight James
Boom and Chas Brown; when w. c. Thomas Esq explain
ed the object of the meeting IN few appropriate remarks
The committee retired short time TO draft resolutions
expressive Of the same, who reported the following pre-
ambe and resolutions:
WHERgAs The people of North-Carolina viewing with
Jealous their liberties thuk that the time has arrived
when they should speak out; therefore,
ReOLUed. That we, The people OF Chatham do endorse
every resolution OF the meeting OF the citizens of Greene
county on the l4th of July, word and letter.
ReO!ved That after taxing into consideration the
rous prospects for crop of grain caused by the draining
OF the country Of by the cOnscrpt act and multitude
of the aud eshet that We do refuse pay
tax that the bounds Of in Confederate currency
that Congress may impose upon u.s. but do object to
paying any portion Of our produce tax.
RSotUed That pledge ourselves to each oheE 10 re-
.siSt the bitter end any such mpnarchical tax.
Resided, That urge upon our authorities tn take
some steps that will accomplish speedy and lasting peace
as we think there has been blood enough spilled and that
the country is enough exhausted
eSOLCed, That request State authorities 10 call
State Convention forthwith for the purpose of eHecng
peace. -, tho r-ooJoro IF snoocb
and of the press and that endorse the that
w Holden is pursung, and recommend his paper to all
true lovers of liberty.
Reaolred That our North Carolina boys should be led by
North Carolina officers they have been imposed by
being led by foreigners
Ordered That the proceedings of this meeting be sent
to the Editor of the North Carolina andsrt, requesting
it to be published. " A. WILLIAMS, Chm n
S. Z. WoNBLE Sec'y..
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PUBLIC MEETING IN BUNCoMBg


At meeting of the Conservative party Of lower Swan
District BuncOmbe county Aug. 7th 1863 Peter
lIughey called to the Chair, aud w Merrill Esq ap-
pointed Secretary.
art j. Clark, s. Hughey, StrUupe, and John Reed were
appointed a committee - draft resolutions for their ac-
The committee reported the following resolutions
which unanimously adopted:
ReSpkUc That the course of the Confederate govern
towards North CsrotinG from the beginning of ths
war; his been thing but fair and honOrable-and let
her blood flow freely, word is said or chart
table act DONE honor the vaOr patriotism of her
sons.
ReSolged That we have heard with deep regret of the
appointment If Bradford, Virgniau CHIEF Tithng-
man for North Carolina, and We demand his removal
Hcsotref, That North CaroiulanS capable Of per-
forming any duties assigned them by the Confederate
States and do protest against the appointment of any
men from other States 10 perform duties within her Dor
derS which her can do well, or better.
ReSOiDcd Tha; the President having called upon this
State for the conScrips from 10 TO A., deem unjust
the best interests the State that any more troops be
furnished until other States have furnished their Just quo
Ia Of men.
RtsOl0ed That North Carolina has furnished more men
proportion her inhabitants than other State to
prosecute this war; and she has fewer Generals to COM
mand them than any other State
Kesotred That view OF the bad treatment this State
has received 1t the hands of the government and
the insults constantly heaped upon her. We deem i:
the duty Of all North CarOnlans hold meetings their
respective COUNTIES and declare whether they shall be
not
ResOLUci That the following named gentlemen Peter
ed delegates represent in the Convention, assem-
Bile in the town OF Leudersonve August lsth 1865 To
nominate Conservative candidate for Congress in the 10th
Congressional District.
RSs4rsd That these proceedings be published in the
Henderson Times and that the 81 ladarL all other pa
pers the State favorable action requested To
copy. - ,-
w MERRIII SEC
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PUBLIC MEETING IN WILKES COUNTY.

TOollO MEEllNU IN mlLhES CUUNI1.
At meeting held at Cross Roads Mulberry district on
Friday l4Ih August 1868, notion J. H. Brooks was
called the CHAIR and VIM Myers appointed Secretary
committee was appointed to draft resolutions:
Daniel Gyehs, Presley Brown, A. J: Ashur, VIM. Will
cocks 1n Jnnlngs Brewer Brewer Hays H. BIns j.
The following preamble and resolutions were unanim-
ously ad"pied:
North Carolina should guard with jealous their rights
aud liberties, aud look with e single their interest
We deem 1t our duty as freemen OF NorthCLroina meet
in public council and express views in regard the pol
icy the Confederate government has thought proper
pursue towards North Carolina, and take position up
holding and defending the liberties of the people of the
State piedgng lives fortunes our sacred hon
in her deeuce whether aganst kings abroad tyants
at home therefore. be 1t
RsOlc,d That the course Of the Confederate govern
men towards NOrthC from the beginning of the
war; has been any thing bat fair and honorable and that
let her blood How freely word said char
table act done, To honor the vaor patriotism of Der
sons.
Resisst, That in consequence of the heavy rains and
freshets IN the the scarcity of hands to labor
not having average crOa, think u hard
Sne'enh OF our produce apd Ia ogE trtfs are IN the
think the people IN this poor section VI coun.
esLrsd That in view of the bad treatment this State
has received the hands OF the Confederate ent
and the insults heaped upon her, we deem it
the duty OF ali NorhCaroinans to demand their dscon-
tnuance, SHALL in sefdeence, be compelled TO take
stinn where we can take care OF we
call upon the peOpe of NOrthCarulina To hold meetings
their respective counties and declare whether they shall
be freeInen slaves
ReolVed That we uSminate s. p. SMITH, of Wilkes
", to represent US in the next Congress
RssOlEsi. That in opinion, w. w. Holden is the
abet and budes defender of the rights of the people in
State the stand he has taken in their defence
is just of pride every true North Caronian and
thai we recommend the SIAddrd under his control to
every lover Of freedom aud all of those who hate yran
ny and oppression for had soon be slaves in one
place another .
Rt,UiUd, That these proceedings be puoshed IN the
.StradIrG J. II. BROOKS, Chm'n.
Wy. MYERs, Secy.
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the inhabitants of peaceful and happy land OF
America and, whereas inclined To believe that the
difficulties and should be settled and that n IS 4or-
ally the duty Of and cry against the lnnu
name existence or longer duration, of such we r A.
RcsolUe, To call and recommend convention oI tne
Stale Of North Carolina to conveae at the town OF
ton time in September, and that there be I'VE OF
delegates chosen from each county by the people, 10 repre-
sent peace party and settle in their wisdom on the Des
possible plan to secure an honorable peace that is to say
the very best we can get.
ReSosed That we believe that in co-operaton of State
Conventions, direct peace measure, may effect ma
tOna convention and cessation of hoStiliIes until fair
trial be made for reconciliation.
ReSOfUed That State Convention may adopt platform
set forth by Roe in the Henderson Times issued the Esd
ofJuly, 1858.
Reso0ed That these proceedings be published in the N
c. Sea0dard Fayetteville DSsrUsr, Henderson Tles and
all other Peace papers please copy.
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Rso1oed That the present bloody and nhumau war has
raged long enough without any profit therefore call
upon representatives in next Congress to use hs
utmost endeayOrs to obtain cessation Of hostites ana
termination of present struggle just honorable and
lasting peace. -
RssOkCed That do not intend to submit any longer
to the gross insults offered by The Con-
federate government e
SSogsd That we protest against the 1.-THE law in any
shape whatever.
Resoysd That protest against furnishing any more
troops from h-Oarolina.
ResOLred That w. W. Holden Is of the aolest and
b"dest defenders of the rights of the people, and we re,
commend The Standard every lover of liberty and 10 all
who are opposed to despotism at home or abroad. -,
eso'0td, That these proceedings be published IN the
Raleigh Standard
ANDREW THoMAssoN, Chm'n.
w. W. JOHNSON, Secy.
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u,o THE VOTERS OF THE FIFTH con-

gressional District.-The emergency calls for the
purst and abiest to the country IN her Le
Lative councils The well known character OF captain
JOSEPH j. DAVLS of Franklin for PATRIOTISM lntgriy
WISDOM plainly indicates him the ttest man In inc
District represent us in the next Congress Capt DAVIS
is now leading his gallant company against the
his country and does not dream of his rienas en-
terapug the idea of voting for him for Congress or any
other civic position. at this tme but are conndenI
that he will shrink from no responsibility which hisfe
low citizens may call him. Well known and universally
respected is Franklin county offers her noble son to
the voters District in full confidence of his election
on account of his unpreteudng merit, and for the
good of the country Patriots your SURFACES are asked
for wise and prudent statesman and gallant soldier
. MANY VOTERS
1874 sid
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PUBLIC MEETING IN BuNnnMRE CnI1NTY

At meeting the citizeps of three Captains districts
with number Of participants from Madison county held
at Flat Greek Church, BuncOmbe county, Aug 18th, Mai
James Buckner called to the chair aud the object of
the meeting explained by Esquire Pickens
Rev Mr. Parker then called by opposing party
to address the Meeting and after speaking considerable
length of time, VIM Pickens, Esq up and invited
him to keep the subject and followed arm reply ur-
gng the great necessity of peace
The evening being far spent committee could not be
appointed but the following resolutions were presented
jority of at least five 10 one y = -"
WHEREAS, cruel war is now raging and Devastating
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THE PEOPLE,S FACTORY.

VNTE ARE NOW IN OPERATION FOR THE BhS-
w eft of the people. We are now manufacturing Is
firing shuttle and OLdtashiOned bOnss, spanning 1p'
tedsteads, &c. In few days expect to be manutaei3
ing shoe lasts and pegs IN
Our Foundry is also in operation and castings OF So
kinds will be furnished far possible. The farming
interests of the country will receive eSVseGL attention.
We will pay the highest prices for old castings, Wna
you must bring if you desire the Supply OF new cas-
ings to be kept up We shall be prepared to iHin
fLops of various kinds by wholesale and retail SOldtL
wives will be furnished with necessary articles at redc
prices SlMPSnN hou.NItf
HiIlsboro' N. c., June 5, 1883 46-W6S"h
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IL fers for sale valuable FARM, containing 20 half
situated in the County of Aamance, within one am There
miles Of Haw River Station the n. c; Rarr. and sill
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necessary outbuiIdings Price 5000. -,-rpcoy or
For further information, apply TO G. ". SWbf0''
F. d. K0GNCE, at HaW River, n. G, L,rtf
June %, 1865. eI-"
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$50 REWARD.

DANAwAY FROM THE SUBSCRIBER AS D. s
sbmt ~ re Old dayk muatto black keen eyes and sna
face He may have gone off in the army with some S
but he is supposed 10 be lurking about Oxtord or
son where he has relations. The above reward WDSe
upon his apprehension and confinement in JAIL or ns s
livery to ID G. HeEndon, in Oxford, or his owner IL
lower part Of Orange county near Cedar Fork nvnnS
lime 10 1879 5O-w&sWf.
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$50 REWARD.

CAMP HOLMES, N. G., June 5, 1868. !
A REWARD OF SIXTY DOLLARS WILL BE PAID
N for the and delivery at the Camp of nstruc
tOn of The following soldiers VINO deserted from the 2Sd
Reg meut N. G. Troops, the 25h day of May 1868:
Private JOSEPH CARPENTER, Company b, "a years
of age FIVE feet six inches high, dark complexion dark
patton enlisted farmer enlisted in Lincoln County,
North Carolina.
Private ). D. HUDDLESTON Company E, nineteen
years Old dark eyes dark hair dark complexion five feet
ten inches high enlisted in Granville County, by oecupa'
ton wGeu enlisted a farmer.
BY order of CII PETER MALLETT, Command ConscrPl
for North carolina
JIG. PIERCE, Adjutant.
June 9, 1868. Att.
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June 9, 1868.

a BSCONDED.-ON THE THIRD OF JUNE LAST
"A a negro boy named ARCH. aged 10 years, weighs
about pounds dark copper color has down,eaSt LOOK
when spokeu 10. Said boy was hired from Mr. T. s. Dos
we'll and raised Shady Grove Caswell county,
He carried with him about 1925 in money small goa
watch and chain. and gold pen and pencil with Svs
will pay $25 for his delivery to me- or for bis COZ
fnement so can get him.
RH wRAY
Reidsyille ROCKINGHAM Co AUG II 49, 67-4tpd.
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NXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT NORT1
- carolina Adjutant Generals Office RALEIGH Anon,
ISM 1888 General Order, No !.
me ioiOWng persons are exempt from duty in tbs
UuSid Tor Home Defence" except from drill or sprvi
WITHIN their counties, when invaded by the enemy:
F1EsT CLAss-All physicians who now are and for tb
ast nVe wears have been practIcng in their protestant
halroad OcerS and employees not TO include aborpr
except TWO expert track hands FOR each section for a
miles, who are exempt) pOrters and messengers. me
mner 10 each mill mail CARRIERS the COMMANDING Officer
OF each Brigade, Regiment and Company of the Mi;t;a
ana AdJutant of the Regiment. Where any of these off,
GERS have accepted commission in the Guard for Ho
Defence, the next officer in rank will be exempted This
class is also exempt from drill ME
SECOND CLAss.-COntracOrs with the State or Confad
crate government and their necessary EMPLOYEES: ons
Deputy Sheriff in each county where there is no TaX CT
ector one Editor TO each Newspaper and all
compostOrs Professors in Colleges and Teachers in Acd
emies. " '"u'
H. Post Masters civil officers of the Confederate
Government, and are exempt BY law Quakers who hare
or may pay the tax imposed bv law and those who have
been exempted from military duty upon surgeons ceIti
hcate Of disability, approved at this Office are exemp
tom all military duty.
Ill. The Commanding Officers will order Companv
drills once every week. Saturday afternoon, and Bal
talon drill once month.
By order of Governor VANCE:
DAN'L G. FOWLE
Adutant General
August 90 1868. 68Mf
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PLLhEs, FIsTgLA, JUNIORS, TLcERA.

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Dr. C. operated some desperate in Salisbury last
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March 90, 1853. 2-w&swtf
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VNAKEN UP, AND COMMITTED TO JAIL
Il a negro man who says his name PETER, and that
he raised by Council Best of Wayne County, N. c.
and now belongs to William Harvey of Richmond, Va
The owner of said boy is hereby notified 10 forward
prove property, pay charges and take him away he
will be dealt With as the law directs
- JOHN W. DIXON, Sheriff.
Greene Co, N. C., July 10, 1858. 56-w&swtf
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SECRETARY'S OFFICE, RALEIGH, AU-
this office until Saturday the 18th day of September to
furnish sufficient quantity of WOOD for the of the
State, in the Capitol during the ensuing winter and
spring.
The wood to be sound oak and hickory be delivered
and measured in the wood house. the Capitol grounds
from time to time required and to be cut into suitable
lengths for the several fire places.
Bidders will state The price per cord at which they will
furnish it.
The right of rejecting bids not the State
is reserved JNO p a. RUSS
Secretary of State.
august "a, 1888. 6g-td.
"a Register and Progress till day.
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