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The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1863-10-30

At recent Unitarian Convention az
Springfield, Mass, minister named HEY
WOOD, from Louisville, Kentucky, gave
some interesting stories from the Army OF
the Cumberland Two weeks ago Mr..
HAYWOOD went from Louisville to Chatta-
nooga. partly to transact business con-
nected with the Sanitary Commission, and
partly to visit friends in the camp. The
Colonel of an Indiana regiment, born in
Vermont, and educated at the Norwich
military school, sketched for him plan Of
the battle which RosECRANs fought, ex-
planning why it was fought and how, and
demonstrating that it was not fought need.
lessly, but of necessity, in order to insure
the safety of Chattanooga.
Mr.. HEYwooD said he walked out with
this officer upon the ramparts of Chatta-
nooga works which had almost sprung up
in night, but which seemed solid enough
to last for ages-and as they walked they
talked. The soldier said these words, in
reply to question about the war:
II have wife and children. and for their
sake life is dear to me. l would like, on their
account to live and / am grateful to God for
preserving my life; but beyond that feeling,
the sacrifice of my life would give me but little
concern if it could be given for this great
cause; for / feel that in carrying on this war to
successful result, we are working not for our
country only, but for humanity. and for the
nohlpSt civilization the world has ever vet
dreamed Of"
Another incident was told by Mr.. HEY
WOOD. An officer from Louisville led one
of Rosecrans' regiments into battle, his
superior having been called to other duty.
In the advance this mans son fell by
rebel bullet. The father saw him fall,
but could not stop to care for. him. Mar
rating the circumstances to Mr.. HEYwooD,
the bereaved father said, with tears in his
eyes:
my boy. you know, is gone was in tenn
porary command of the regiment, and as we
were pressing on 1 saw my boy fall. I could
not turn back to help him up, so l said to
soldier: Look to Johnnie, and went on, and
we did the work we went to do"
10 you stll nOIO 10 tne luea you eXpTesseu
when you and talked over the questions of
this war before? Do you feel now as you did
them"
Certainly; feel we are doing this work
for ourselves and children. and for those who
are to come after u.s. Of course, I am very
sad but the cause is just the same as before
only more sacred than ecer."
With such anecdotes as these Mr. HEY-
WOOD beguiled the convention, stopping to
pay tribute to the honest patriotism of
the destitute Union men of East Tennes-
see, North Alabama and North Georgia,
whom he met in his journey to and from
Chattanooga. The loyalty of those OPP
pressed mountaineers, he said, is very
grand.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1863-10-30

BosToN UNION CLUB HOUSE, The Union
Club House, in Boston, formerly the resi-
dence Of ABBOT LAWRENCE, was formally
dedicated ON Thursday evening. The Club
House is said to be the finest in the
country. The building originally cost
$4,000. The additions, improvements
and furnishing have required an expendi-
,ture of some $55, 900, making the estate
now worth 100000. The establishment
is complete in every particular, and con-
tains ample resources for social enjoy
ment, reading, public exercises and other
desirable matters. 2 tra
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1863-10-30
Billiards.,
THE CHAMPIONSHIP BILLIARD DMATCH-KAVA-
li MACH THE VICTOR 40 z.

- BUS
A densely packed assemblase was pres
ent last evening at Irving Hall, to witness
the contest for the billiard championship
between John Seereiter of Detroit, and
Dudley Kavanagh, of this city. Nearly
all the more celebrated billiard players in
this country were present, and the most
intense interest was manifested in the pro-
gress of the same. The match resulted in
an easy victory for Kavanagh, thereby se-
curing the one thousand dollars staked,
and retaining the champion cue, which he
won at the grand tournament last spring.
Seereiter was most unlucky throughout
the game, and was in very poor play.
Kavanagh, on the contrary, had luck con-
tinually in his favor, besides being in ex-
cellent condition. ua-s..
Kavanaugh, up to his eight inning, had
made runs Of 40, ~ and AZ points, and
counted 1853; while his opponent had thus
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1863-10-30

Gen. Thomas, in the midst of his
deadly fight with the overwhelming masses
of the enemy, sent this dispatch from the
front to Gen. Rosecrans: -"I am here
with my column as immovable as rock"
The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1863-10-30
The Results fn pennsylvania.

We have carefully revised our table of
maiorities, based on the returns received
up to this date. The estimate which we
have made, from counties not yet heard
from, are based upon the return for Cur
tin and Foster, in 1860, with all due al
.lowance for local causes. The result in
the State will not vary materially from the
following:
Thirty-seven counties give Curtin major
tiles, amounting tO..................52 .52, ,395
Twenty eight counties give Woodward
majorities, amounting to............3 80, 118
Curtin's majority in the State. .. p, ,277
Our estimate of the majority on We'd
nesday, was $4,000. We were not far
from the mark.-PiHsbury Gazette, 18th.
Mrs. Brown, widow of Ossawatomie
John Brown, was in Clayton Co., Iowa, q
few days ago, in search of home in that
State.
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The weekly pioneer and Democrat., 1863-10-30

MASSACHUSETTS DEFENCEs. State
of Massachusetts, has just concluded
contract for the manufacture of seventy
artillery carriages, consisting of the light
II FOUNDER or Napoleon gun, and the 10
pound Parrot, with all their implements,
equipments, and spare parts. This is an
indication that Massachusetts, intends to
be ready for any emergency.
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Who are Subject to Militia Dutyl

Mr.. HoLDEN:-I am requested to ask you the
following questions: '.' .'.
Are persons who have furnished substitutes un-
der the conscript law, subject to militia duty ?-and
those who have certificates of exemption under
said act, such as backsmiths, mifers, &c? Also,
are men over forty6Ve years Of age subject to mill
tia duty? -'-...'.. - ..--- @.
1t has been decided by the Adjutant General that
persons who have furnished substitutes are liable
to militia duty.
Those who are exempted under the conscript law,
as blacksmiths and the like, are also liable with
the following exceptions, mentioned in the militia
law passed at the last session: One miller for each
public mill, and two blacksmiths who have estsb-
lished shops in each Captains district These are
exempted.
Persons over forty five are not liable, as the law
extending the time of service beyond that age was
repealed by the last Legislature.
Every white male between the ages of eighteen
and forty FIVE is liable to militia duty with the ex
ton of those specially exempted by chapter 81 of
the laws of the last Legislature. We have already
published this Law in the Standard, but we will
publish it again in our next issue for the informa-
tion of our readers.
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For the Standard,

For the Standard.
w. W. HOLDEN ESQ. IL shall be under addi-
nonal obligations to you, if you will insert this no
uce IN your paper. - i :>.-..'' - Il -.
Ny son; Franklin Workman, was conscripted. He
was: placed in company F, I'd regiment N G. t.
The company was commanded by Capt. Cole, to
whom have written; but received no answer Ny
son wrote me on the 9th of September from Mary
land. He did not know a man in his company or
regiment Any information of him will be thank
fuly received '.: ';.- = { ....''-3 Gee. -: r-.
e. Those who resort to conscription might have hu-
manity enough in them to place the young men of
the country among their acquaintances. 1t is
convenience to friends and parents ; one froEa q
ne!ghborhoOd can take food and clothes for many,
thus serving whole communIty. 1t is great
comfort and convenience to the youthful conscript
many Of them for the frsttim ten miles from home
In company Of their scqHaintances, they will feel
better fight BETTER and if needs be- die happier than
in company of strangers. Hsck, they will better
cared for. d. -: .-.... 81 =. =, -....
The soldier and the soldiers parents owe you
much. You are one of the few public men who
have stood fast and firmly by them. May God give
you strength to overcome all enemies of good gov
ernment, is the wish of your humble servant.
." -'...' @.s :'.. JAMES WORKMAN.
Orange Co., June l, 1863. ..'.-
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We publish today, as matter of public interest
all the papers in the case of John N Irwin, released
on 2 writ of ha1sds dOTpts by Chief Justice Pear
son, and afterwards arrested and held at Camp
Holmes. -
The decision of the Chief Justice, it seems to us,
is founded in reason and justice and is true ex-
position of the law on the subject We concur
with the Hillsboropgh Recorder that q 4"
"The first conscript law, if it intended to pre-
serve for future use all under forty five years, was
defective. 1t should have provided that no substi-
tute under that age should be taken; otherwise
great injustice may be done to individuals. If
man pays ten or fifteen: hundred dollars, or more
as has been IN some cases. for substitute, who is
accepted by proper authority, and gets fuH dis
charge, would it not conflict with justice and fair
dealing to call upon him in a month or two after
wards, to fall into the ranks, because new law IS
passed calling into service class of more advanced
agee As well might he be called to fill up the time,
if his substitute were killed in battle or should die
in camp" e. ': .-':: % . " 2
The Supreme Court of this State will meet in
this City on Monday next when it is understood a
case will be made up and decided involving the
principle in the Irwin case. If the Court should
sustain the Chief Justice in his decision the Cover
nor will no doubt feel it to be his duty to demand
the release of Mr.. Irwin and of all others similarly
situated. ' ''''i
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VALUABLE LAND FOR SALE.

z DESIRE TO SELL MY PLANTATION, SITUATED
n miles east of Mcieansville Station and miles
east of Greensboro The contains about 2s3
The land is well suited 10 the production of wheat,
oats and tobacco, and in good state of improvement
About third Of the tract cleared and under good
fences and fenced off In FIVE separate parts and the balance
in the native forest very large and splendid meadow in
a first rate condition In addition TO comfortable dwell
ing and all pecessary ouhouses there other good
houses that could easily be moved. small, selected
chard; the tract is well watered % ~ s'- tg,
will sell the stock and CROP if bought soon, and give
Immediate possession. - 10. =. 90; -i-;-
For any further information in reference to the place
apply to G. Boon, Greensboro or E. L. Smith, Gibson
Vile, Guilford County. d, r.-.-, % . fi'|
wish it distinctly understood that will take confedi
money for this plantation and will sell reasonable
terms. -. II e.. I'm -, GEORGE ROE, -,
C.. o.. ...... ..... - :, c. A. BOOK, Agent.
June s, 1883. -, .'>r--:! -. -15'. 24-wtE 3
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Duplin County, June I'd, 1868.

W IT, Holden, Esq. =. -:'-"". .@--..'
TsNHE TINE IS APPROACHING WHEN THE vO-
4 ters Of the 8rd Congressional District will be called
upon to select 10 represent them in the House of
Among other gentlemen who are qualified and capable of
filling that honorable position, ask leave through
your valuable Journal to suggest the name of THOMAS
ilFAISON As member State Legislature for
eal years from the county ofSampson he proved himself
to be whose honesty, integrity and fd ey to the
trusts reposed in him ente him the confidence of his
fellow citizens. When the broke out Col Fason sent
his three battle for the of the rights of the
nSiyate Gentleman has done more for the soldiers and the
country than Mr. Fason and should he consent to be
ddsts may be assured he will perform his whole duty
well. MANY VOTERS . ..
0fMeSd C6ngressiOndI Dist, of N c..
June s. 1858 4f-6t.
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Printing Ink.

The best printing ink is made as follows: Take
ten or twelve gallons Of lnSeed oil, set on fire in
iron pot Of twice the capacity to hold the quan
tity stated heat to boiling, and stir at the same
time If it does not take fire, kindle it with a
piece of burning paper held in the cleft Cf long
stick remove the pot from the fire. and allow the
oil to- burn for half an hour, or until sample of
the burnt OIL cooled upon pallet will draw out
into strings half inch long between the fingers.
The fame is then to be extingushed by tight
cover. When the froth of the ebulition has subsi-
ded black rosn is added in the proportion of lbs.
to every quarts of oil, stir the mixture till the
rosin is dissolved, and then add II lbs. Of brown
soap, cut in slices, Cautiously and again stir till
mixed, placing the pot once more over the fire;
remove cover and set aside. The foregoing consti-
tutes the varnish; the ink itself is composed of
q ounces, lamp black, 81 lbs ivory black or bone
black lbs., put them in a suitable vessel and mix
gradually with the warm varnish. This mixture,
however, still requires further grinding in mill
upon stone slab with a muller 1t is to be re.
membered that hot weather requires thicker var
nsh than cold, and large letters require thinner
ink than small /; hence the preparation of the
nsh requires reference to the time and also for the
purpose for which it is to be Ilsed-or two kinds of
varnish may be prepared for the time and use de-
manded. % .....' ~
We are indebted to DR.. Emmons, State Geolo-
gist, for the above receipt If strictly followed
have no doubt the very best English ink will be
the result. ..'- ...
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TIE BLockApE BusMEss.-A Mobile correspon:

TIE BLOCKADE BUSNEsS.-A Mobile correSpon-
dent of the Montgomery AdDer;iser says:
"The mania for the blockade business here is on
the increase. The immense. profits realized on
small investments tempts the cupidity of the spec
uators, who live only in this age to ascertain and
witness how much injury they can inf1ict upon a
stricken and weeping country. One fellow, who
recently ran the blockade from tins port purchased
barrel of liquor in Havana for eleven dollars that
he sold here on return for eleven hundred His
whole investment amounted to seventy-fve dollars,
and his profits oyer twenty 1--WE hundred. In no
case have l heard of single steamer bringing in
any bacon, -four, sugar or molasses, or any cargo
entirely Of munitions Of war or medicines. The
goods brought back have the "Utica, N. Y" and
Lowell; Mass" brands upon them, and king cot
ton has been dethrcned and sold in exchange for
them, either direct or indirect If is true,
(and l have no right to question it) cotton has
been hauled from here to Paseagoula, and shipped
on steamers to New Orleans, and it is supposed to
be by the consent of the government. Restrictions
of the most severe character should be thrown
around this business and its transaction diligently
inquired into / saw one of the crew refuse to ac-
cept Confederate money in payment for oranges and
other fruits" ..-.- .. ., -. ...- or ah
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GEoRGIA-Gov Brown has made an earnest ap.
peal 10 the ms-bearing people of Georgia, to Or
ganize and arm to resist the threatened federal cav
airy raid on that State. He says, " If the enemy
be successful in overrunning Mississippi and Ala
bama, the State of Georgia can be taken in flank,
and we shall be open to serious and dangerous at
tack" He says he has nothing at present to arm
the people with but pixies and knives, but he has
appealed to the Confederate government to return
part of the arms in its possession belonging to
Georoia
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OUR NEW TERMS.

After the first of June, 1868, the subscription
% of the Standard will be as follows:
For the Weekly paper, one year, 81 in advance.
I" six months, 2
" Semi Weekly, one year,
sc &c six months, 3
Advertisements will be inserted for s. per square
iii lines or less for first insertion and 81 for each
Snbseouent insertion Persons desiring to contract
for advertising for SIX months, will be charged the
rsgar rates with deduction of 25 per cent on the
r6oe amount Our large and increasing circula-
ton renders the Standard valuable medium for
Advertising.
When we advanced our prices in February last,
We were paying 80 cents per pound Tor paper: we
W nou payinS 30 cents. Justice to ourself and
20 those in our employment requires that we should
establish these new terms. We regret to have to
Al il, but it is unavoidable
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TEE YANKEES NEAR CHARLESTON Charles
ton Courier says the Yankees to be quite busy
with their preparations for lengthy stay on Folly
Island. They are extending their operations to-
wards the Rorthern end of the inlet An observa-
tory has been erected, and they seem to be on the
alert againsta surprise
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QUARrERXAsrER's DEPARTMENT.
RALEIGH, June 3, 1868.

W ". Holden, Esq:
DEAR SIR THE following list of the pricesOf sheet
ing osnaburgs and cotton yarns furnished the different
factories of the State to this department: ....
Cedar Falls Company A sheeing, 80 cents per yard
Beaver Greek Manufacturing Co., do sheeting, so cts j.
Mcdonald Son, do. sheetng, - cts; j. Mcdonald
Son. cotton yarn s. per bunch Thos R. Tate. "A sheet
ing cts W. S. Battle, cotton yarn, So Union Mills,
"A sheeting 40 cts E. NJ. Holt, do. sheetiug, Al CT
NJ. Holt do osnaburgs As cts Murchison Reid Co,
do osnaburgs As ctS; Murchisou Reid Co., do. sheet
ing 40 cts Powell SbufOrd do sheetng, 4Octs Cof
fin Foust Co.. do sheeting, 40 cts Coip Foust Co.,
cotton yarns s. per bunch c. p Maet cotton yarns,
So per bunch BOunt Greek Manufacturing Co., sheet
ing 42 cts; r. L. Patterson Co., do sheeting, 40 cts
R. L. Patterson Co.. cotton yarns no biIfto hand Rich
Manufacturing Co.. do. osnaburgs, 40 cts Richmond
Manufacturing Co, cotton yarns 25 per bunch Line
barger Co, cotton yarns $5 so per bunch Lnebarger
Co. ~ shceting As cts Cross Greek Co., cotton yarn,
5per bunch; Fayetteville Mills "A sheeting, IS cts;
Deep River Manufacturing Co., do sheetipg 80 ctS Deep
River Manufacturing Co.. cotton yarn, IS per bunchj
Newliu Son, cotton yarn, $3 Is per bunch; Newln
Son, "A sheetng, 37& cents. -. -..,,-.,- '., -
. Very respectfully, =. % .'
n Army
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The Aississippian of the SOth contains speech
recently made by Gen. Pemberton in which he
says:
You have heard that was incompetent and q
traitor, and that il was my intention to sell Vicks-
burg. Follow me and you will see the cost at
which will sell Vicksburg. When the last pound
of beef bacon and flour; the last grain of corn /;
the last COW, and hog and horse and dog shall have
been consumed, and the last man shall have per-
ished in the trenches, then, and only then, will
sell Vicksburg" e. '.'' ..- 90
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MAKING MoNEY.-We are now paying 80 cents
Per thousand emsor setting up the type for the pub
lie laws Of this State, while receive but 62t cents
per thousand from the State. We are not complain
ing but we give this as one of the many evidences
ol the redundancy of the currency and the prevail
ing scarcity of articles of prime necessity.
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.... DENTAL NOTICE.
DIR. BASON, DENTIST,

NN7 OULD RESPECTFULLY MAKE KNOWN THAT
w he is low in his office, Mr.. Pescud's Drug
Store.
N. B.-Those who wish to consult expect his profes
sional should let it be known without any
necessary delay . ..-..
"NGw. is the watchword of The wise
Now, is inscribed upon the banner Of the prudent"
Raleigh, June 5, 1868. 24-wtf
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SPINNING WITHOUT CARDs-Perhaps it is not
known to all whom it might be of service, that very
good and even yarn may be spun from cotton just
ii comes from The gin, as can be made from rolls
This has been, and is now done very successfully,
by people of more ingenuity and industry than those
who are continually grumblng about the price Of
cards.-Mac0n Journal 49,
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DEsERTERs.-We learn that the militia are per-
iOr9ng valuable service IN returning deserters to
'nelr regiments. We have heard of six belonging
toone company, who have returned on an assurance
nOm the Governor that they would not be punished
LOT their absence. As long as the militia do their
au'y thus actively deserters and absentees will find
~ no easy matter to remain at home.
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Extract from letter to the Editor, dated
PANrEGo, Beaufort Co.. NAV %.

Everything quiet down here None of the
enemy have been as low down as here since Gen.
I'LL left Washington. We are hard at work, try
ing to raise something to eat. Our Wheat is indif
lerent injured by rust; oats tolrrably fair Other
crops toe small to be judged of as to the yield"
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Is it not time that Gen. Whiting had returned
the negroes at Wilmington to their owners? Their
labor IS very much needed on the farms in harvest
ing the wheat and oats. Surely Wilmington is as
thoroughly fortified now as it ever can be-
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" Extract from letter from Transylvania County,
~ T., to the Editor of the Standard -.
I henever the proper time arrives i think the
~e"Spapers North and South ought to cultivate and
Eoourage better feeling between the sections.
,ect sensible and good men, who will make at least
ferences." "0"''"O'S ss'Ht7' u 0u' ~ uii-
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For the Standard.
COi NhC OtoIOaiu us
QUARTER Masters DEPARTMENT, I
RALEIGH, June 3, 1868.

RALEIGH, June 8, 1863
". ". Holden, ESQ.,:
DEAR The following is list of donations to the
n G. troops since last report:
54h Reet c. M S5 pair socks, 95 5shirts 10 pair draw
ers, comforts, blankets, pair pants vest, pair
shoes cap, pillow coat pair gloves cash s.;
S6th Reg N. NJ Col Brown, shirts 6pauts, jackets
drawers pair Shoes yards wool cloth, pa gloves l2
Blankets "a pair socks 4st Reg n g. NJ, Col Heath,
yards wool cloth, pair socks, pair drawers, shirt
pair pants; Col. R. q. ID. Beaman Green Co.. Is quilts
pair drawers pair pants, shirts, IA blankets carpet
blankets So pair socks. -. II. A. DOWD
-, e. A. O. NJ. N. G. Army.
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NOTICE

II HEREBY. FOREWARN ALL PERSONS FROM
y trading for note given by me TO FREDERICK ILL
LY for seventeen hundred and 6tv dollars subject to
credit of three hundred and fifty dollars the
given for negro which the said Lilly bad right to SELL
=" e... S.... JAMES PENNY.
June 5, 1868. 24-w5t.
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MRrTING INK.

EETHE SUBSCRIBER is NOW MANUFACTURING
Il good article of fine BLACK WRITING INK. This
Ink have been making for the last years. has been
tested the best judges in the State and considered equal
any that has ever been offered to the public flows free
ly; for brluncy and permanancy of color, it cannot be
surpassed by any Ink offered for SALE and needs
cOmnlenlatOry notices to recommend it.
Orders from dealers will be promptly attended to.
O. ..:.s. .. .-. w. j. GRAGSOY,
Graham n. G..
May 49, 1858. 4l-9tpd.
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HILLSDORO' N. C. MILITARY ACADEMY.
TENHE SECOND SESSION OF THE FIFTH ACADE-
n mic year of this Institution will commence on 18th
July next.
For circulars and information apply to
MAJ VIM. N. GORDON
.'', superintendent Ii. NJ A.
May 20. 1888. A-8m