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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-11-08

nearly every farm, but its impressment laws are
maintained in full vigor, sweeping off the surplus
at low prices, thus stripping the producer of ability
to SELL and discouragng him in his disposition to
produce hereafter Even the brandy, into which
many of our people have converted their fruit, be-
canse brandy is more portable than the fruit, and
therefore more easily disposed of for money, is ia
ken from them by the impressing officers at the low
price of ten dollars per gallon when they could get
fifty for it in market and they are not only thus rob-
bed of forty dollars in the gallon but they are de-
priVed of their main reliance with which to pro-
cure their salt and iron, and money to pay their
taxes. Horses, CATTLE, wheat braRdy-any thing
that is wanted or that is required whether needed
or not-is impressed and taken away at one third
the value But it useless to dwell on these things
We refer to them only to depore them We can
not hope that any change for the better in this re-
spect will take place The art;of persuasion and such
appeals as would touch the patriotism of the people,
have been discarded, and in their stead the law
of force, in many instances harshly applied, seems
to be entirely relied on.
What is to be the end of alfths no one can fore.
see. We can only hope for the best and prepare
for the worst during the next twelve months.
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Gov. Browns Message.

We have before US the message of Gov. Brown to
the Legislature of Georgia. which assembled at
Miledgcville on the Sd instant. tits lengthy and
interesting document The Governor insists on the
independence of the Confederate States, but at the
same time urges in the most earnest terms Con-
vention of all the States North and South as
sary to treaty of peace and he says he is "satis-
fed that separate State action may, and most pro-
baby will be, necessary preliminary to a treaty
of peace" He fears that Presidents Lincoln and
Davis will never make peace but that if they are
allowed to have their way, the war will go on until
both of them become absolute despots, until liberty
is utterly lest, and the country finally ruined.
lie says he drsires it to be understood that he
does not advocate the policy "in the present con-
dtion Of'our affairs" of arming the slaves of the
South.
We shall make some extracts from this message
in next.
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Sow WHEAr.-We earnestly entreat our farmers
to sow as much wheat possible All will be
needed that can. be seeded in any emergency. We
know that laborers few, but, by united efforts
much may be done to keep "gaunt famine IRON the
door. ."-SaLenn Press
The suggestion Of the Press is well-timed, and
should be needed Every one who can "turn farm
er" should do so. There many persons living
in towns and villages who will find the ensuing win
ter exceedingly severe upon them, on account Of
the scarcity of food, fuel and clothing Let all
such go at once to the country and help to make
crop next year. They will thus escape much suf.
iezng during the winter, and at the same time pro-
vide themselves with something to eat next year.
If the present policy of taking from the farms all
the able bodied white lsborers between seventeen
and fifty, is continued, as fear it will be- bread
and meat will be exceedingly scarce next year. If
some of our people do not starve to death, it will
be a miracle.
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We make the following extract from the cores
pOndence of one of our Southern exchanges, in re-
lation to the condition of Gen. Hoods army on its
way towards Tennessee:
at is to be regretted that Gen. Hoods army is
so badly provided with blankets and shoes in this
extraordinary movement Whole regiments are
baretooted, while blankets with any of the men is
rather the exception than the rule. And there are
some regiments who have not been paid in fifteen
months Of course, then, the men have nothing
in the way of money with which to purchase cloth
ing themselves. There are many hundreds of men
here and in camp at Blue Mountain, for tho want
of proper outfits They are full Of enthusiasm and
anxious to join the advancing army, but are kept
back by the cause indicated. The wind IS already
cold and chilling in these mountains, and unless the
country promptly forwards these supplies or Gen.
Hood goes into Tennessee and Kentucky and cap
turoS them, there will be great suffering among his
troops. But there can be no excuse for the govern
ment IN not paying Oft The men. The officers and
men on post duty, the detailed men at home, the
contractors, the quartermaSterS; in fact everybody
save the poor soldier in the ranks, is promptly paid
1t Senough to arouse the indignation of the whole
country"
What shame 1t is that these brave men are thus
treated! There may be scarcity of blankets and
Shoes but there ought to he no scarcity of money,
for the government make it as fast as it can be
printed and signed One of the first considerations
ought always to be, to pay the soldiers their wages
promptly when due. Indeed, if the government
would pay them their wages sir months in adCdnce,
it would not be doing too much for them. Such
policy, if adopted ROIo, even if not continued,
would infuse new life into gallant toops. They
would feel that the government thought of and
cared for them, and ready to atone for its past
neglect in this respect, by thus aiding them and
their families during the winter, now so close at
hand. Money paid to the soldiers is not lost 1t is
just so much invested the best patriotism of the
country. Pay the soldiers! Never let ii be said
again that the officers and contractors get their
pay promptly when due, but that the common SOL
der cannot get his until six, twelve and sometimes
fifteen months have elapsed.
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DeSerters who have come in during the past tweu-
tyfoGr hours assert that the trenches occupied
largely by new men, and that Slany of them who
have expressed determination to vote for McCel-
Ian, have been told by their officers that vote for
Little Mac will be considered just as culpabe as vo
ting for jeff Davis, and those who declare their
sympatheS for the Democratic candidate, are threat
ened with double duty, and various other kind of
punishment Petersburg Express.
Mr.. Lincoln and his subordnatcs are initiating
the example set them in the late election for Gov
ernor Of this State. Soldiers on duty who desired
to vote for the unsuccessful opponent" of Gov.
Vance, were threatened with double duty, with be-
ing sent to the forefront of the hottest battles and
with being beld up to their comrades "a traitors :;
and soldiers in hospitals who desired to vote for the
aforesaid unsuccessful opponent" were told that
they should have no furloughs, and, in one instance
they were told that they would be thrown into the
streets if they so voted In some of our hospitals
the Surgeons stood over the ballot boxes marking
the tickets, and threatening the men that if they
voted against Gov. Vance they should be sent at
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isters 6S4 physicians 291 school teachers 1853 news
paper employees, AS railroad employees and few
others The detailed men in the State service num-
Der 2547 and those in Government service 2, 1914 /;
and in addition TO these there is list of "mscel-
laneous details or exemptions, numbering OIL, iE
which we lind that 492 men are put down as "un-
classified" The consolidated report, from which
this abstract is taken has some other nscelaneo IS
items, suchsas reported deserters," "men lying in
the woods, &c, increasing the grand total, incu-
ding the physically DISABLED, to 2O256;
None of these statistics have reference to the re-.
serve iorces and only refer to the men betw cen eigh
teen and forty five who were called out by the act
passed two years ago by Congress.
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PRoMoT1oNs. learn that John D. Fain, of
Warren, has been promoted to Captaincy in the
33d regiment N. G. troops. Frank B. Craige, of
Salisbury, and Geo. H. Snow, of Raleigh, have been
made 1st Lieutenants in the same regiment In
the 47th regiment, W. Hal. Harrison, of this City,
has been promoted to the Captaincy of company |,
Uice j. w. Brown, deceased, and Jno. W. Jones, of
Wake, made 1st Lieutenanl, Osce Harrison promo
ted to Captain. Benjamin Bum, of Nash, and Geo.
D. Tunstall, of Franklin, have been commissioned
1st Lieutenants in the same regiment. The latter
was wounded at the late fight at Petersburg.
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-. An un6roken front to the common enemy, but
timely and repeated negotiations for peace by the
proper authorities.-G Conservative, EoUemJsr Sd.
IT any friend of negotiation or reconstruction
will point out single we'll attesed fact, which goes
to show that the Lincoln party desire peace at all
until the South is suhjugated, we shall be obliged to
him. Conservative No0sna6er 3d.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-11-08

The Congress of the Confederate States met in
Richmond on Monday last, the 7th instant.
The people of the United States went through
the forms OfvOting, Tuesday the 9th instant for
President and Vice President
The Legislature of North-Carolina will meet in
this City on Monday the 21st of this month.
We have made Rrrangements.for furnishing our
readers with reports of the proceedings OF the
Legislature; and shall also keep them posted in
the proceedings of Congress and the movements in
the United States
Now is the time to subscribe for the Standard
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The Supreme Court at its recent special session,
made the following decisions upon writs of Rabeas
Corpus:
l. JOHNSON o. MALLErr.-A member of the police
for the city of Raleigh is exempt from conscripton,
because he is civil officer, whom the General As
sembly has demanded as necessary to the admins
trat6n of the laws of the State.
2. In the matter of cDANIEL.-A substitute, who
becomes such after he fifty years old, is not
titled to discharge on account ofhs principal hav
ing been called into service
5. KEsLER rS BRAwLEY.-Seniorr reserves are en-
titled under the act of Congress to their discharge
when they arrive a: the age of fifty years.
4. In the matter of FoRT.-0ne who works fifteen
able bodied hands, between the ages of sixteen and
fifty, is not entitled to exemption, il one Of the
hands be free neSro-all the hands must be slaves
s. The fifteen hands must have been within the
ages of sixteen and fifty the 1st day of January,
1864. 1t is not sufficient if one or more of them
have become sixteen since that time.
g. A farmer having less than fifteen hands, who
is detailed TO work upon certain terms is liable to
have his detail revoked and to be called into active
service, the government surrendering his bond to
him.
T. A foreigner who comes to reside in the State
for a longer or shorter time and who does reside
here thirty days, is liable to perform military SER
vice in the Home Guards.
g. 1t was decided by Judge Battle, with the con-
currence of the other Judges, that Warden of the
poor is exempt from conscription.
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We have determined to make the Conservative
permanent paper, for the maintenance Of our prin-
cpeS, ami to render avigorOus support to the
of Southern independence. The administration Of
Gov. Vance will find in the Conservative a steady,
honest straight forward supporter and defender as
will also the national administration, when its &C
ton is no: in conflict with our principles CoRser-
Udtire.
Our principles" What principles? The pub
Usher, Mr.. Nea:hery, is maintained as shade off
by the State, and he promises in turn to "main-
tain" sour principles" What principle are "Our
principles?" ?" Are they not the five loaves and two
fishes?
The Conservative, as in duty bound, is to be "a
steady, hoHest, straightforward supporter and de-
fender" of Gov. Vance-how could it be other
wise ?-and i: will do the same for Mr.. Davis when
mot in conflict with our principles" This is a
distinction without difference, for it is we'll known
to every intelligent observer that the adminstra.
ton of Gov. Vance is but an echo of that of Mr.
Davis.
" IFc have determined" So the stockholders
have at length concluded to continue the ConserOa
tice. Let US have the proceedings of this meeting
OF the stockholders, Mr.. ConSergatiue We would
like to know how much of the money subscribed
to establish this organ was made by unlawful block
ade running, and by specuatons by means of our
Railroads. 1t is sad thing in the political morals
of the country when the peoples own officers and
the peoples own money are used to manufacture
opinions for the people.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-11-08

The Hon. ]. T. Leach and the Hon. T. G. Fuller
passed through this place Saturday LAST on their
way to Richmond. Hon. John. A. Gilmer was in
this place on Friday last We are satisfied from
our knowledge of the character and views of DR..
Leach, that he will do everything in his power to
secure speedy peace. The good wishes and pray
ers of our people are with him.
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OBITUARY NOTICES.

Died, October goth, 1864, near Pekin, Montgom-
cry County, N c., in the 57th year of his age, Mr.
JAMES MEACHAM, after long and painful attack of
acute rheumatism and consumption.
The deceased was for many years a consistent
member of the NJ. E. Church. and departed hence
in the triumph of Gospel hope, to receive the re-
ward of his many virtues. ID. P. NJ
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-11-08

The Legislature of North Carolina will assemble
in this City on Monday the 21st November. We
respectfully and earnestly appeal to the Conserva-
tive members to be in Raleigh on Friday or Satur-
day preceding so as to unite in some way to pre-
vent the DestructiVes from controlling the organza-
ton and legislation of the two Houses. This is a
matter of paramount importance, and ought not to
be neglected
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ID. PORTER, Rear Admiral.
Commanding North Atlantic Squadron

OuInMaUuIIS -NUTIH AlIAulIO OquauIOn'
The New York Times says:
The little vessel which has performed the deed of
destroying this noted ram is boat not unlike a
ships LAUNCH, and about the same dlmesions Six
of them have been built under the superintendent
of Captain O. S. Boggs, United States navy. Their
engines, boilers, &c, were put in themat Schenec-
day, New York, and were brought down here cia
canal.
They were designed at first for picket boats ex-
clusivcly and for the purpose Of relieving the sea-
men from the hurtful and unhealthy work of pull
ing boats on picket in all kinds of weather Before
they were completed however, the idea of placing
the torpedo attachment on them was suggested and
Immediately adopted, and the wisdom of the sug-
gestion is proven already.
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The BLOWING UP OF THE RAM ALBEMARLE-The
following official dispatch is published relative to
the sinking of the Confederate ram Albemarle at
Plymouth, North Carolina:
FORTRESS MONROE November l, 1864
Hon. Gideon RetLes Secretary Of the Many:
sent Lieutenant w. b, Gushing, on the 18th of
October, with picket launch No. l, to blow up the
ram Albemarle He returned to day, and reports
to me that he blew up the Albemarle on the morn
ing of the 28th. The destruction was complete
Picket launCn No. l was destroyed by the enemys
shot and sunk. One man escaped with Lieutenant
Gushing the others were captured. Commander
Macomb writes that, "from circumstances which
have since occurred | am able 10 inform you that
the ram is Snnk ~
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MARRIED.

In this City, on the evening of the Sd inst, by
Rev. Wm. E. Pell, Mr.. OSCAR H. NEAL, of company
l, Sd N. c. Cavalry, to Miss CAgHARINE ISABELLA
MCGOWAN, daughter of Patrick MCGOWAN, Esq
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Fayetteville Market, Nov. 3, 1864,

Fayetteville Market, Nov. 3, 1864.
BACON-$5 Is to $6 Pork 81 So Lard Is 75 to &c.
BEEF-SI so to 81 per pound retail.
BEESWAX-$4 25 per pound.
BUTTER-$6 to 81 so per pound
COFFEE-sl5 per pound.
COTTON-Sl so to 81 6211 per pound.
COTTON YARN-$3O to $40 per bunch.
COPPERAS-Retail Sc
DRIED FRUIT-$l per pound.
EGGS-$2 so to So per dozen.
EXTRACT LOGWO0D-S6 to s. per pound.
FLOUR-Superfne $780, Family $2l5
FLAASEED-$S to 80 per bushe.
FORAGE-FOdder new 81 to $S DID, 80; Hay IS so
to IS Shucks, So so per 100 pounds.
APPLES-Green SIS to $50 per bushel.
GRAlN-Corn 800; Wheat $35; Rye 800 Oats $lO;
Peas SIS
HIDES-Green % so to So so; dry S. to Sc.
1RON-Swedes 81 to IS; country made SO so.
LEATHER-Upper S25; Sole $40
LlQUoRS-Corn Whiskey $50; Apple and-Peach
Brady $50 per gallon.
MOLASSES-Country made s12 so to SIS.
RfCE-75 cents by cask.
SUGARS per bbl.; retail SI9.
SOAP-Family Bar So per pound, Toilet s. to $40
S0DA-S6 retail.
NAILS-S9 80 10 81 per pound
ONIONS-s25 per bushe.
POTATOES Irish $40 to $l5; Sweet $40
SPIRITS .TURPENTINE 50 per gallon.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A Sheetings, IS 25 to
g. 50.
SALT-s4O to s45 per bushel.
TALLOT-s4
WOOL-Ss to 81.
Corrected by f. l.. PEMBERTON
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Our Terms.

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9cns Using. One square of ten lines or less, So
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GEN HOOPS MoYEMBNTS-HE is REPORTED AS
HAVING CROSSED THE TENNEssEE.-A telegram from
Louisville on the 1st says that the rumor prevailed
there that Hood, with thirty thousand men, had
crossed the Tennessee river, 1t also asserts that
the telegraph line between Louisville and Atlanta
is working. A dispatch from Nashville, on the 1st
says:
Since the repuse at Decatur, Hood has moved
further west along the south side of the Tennessee
He is believed to have passed some of his infantry
over that river at near Bainbridge, twelve miles
above Florence No part'of his force has he moved
further north A rebel rumor here has reported that
he was coming this way HIS purpose is difficult to
ascertain With strong Union force in his front
aud rear and on his flank, fears as to his making
demonstration in this quarter are simply ridiculous
Undoubtedly his movements are prompted by de-
sire to affect the coming election:
General Thomas is in the city, and is prepared Tor
any movement Hood may make in this direction
Strong bodies of troops moving into the proper
positions. The Union feeling here is one of strong
hope that Hood will place himselfn position from
which it will be difficult Tor him to extrieate him.
self Sherman cannot be coaxed or bullied out of
Atlanta but will continue to hold that place at all
hazards.
Forrest with cavalry force is reported threatening
Johnsonville where there is large quantities of
ernment stores. Three transports were destroyed
by part of his command Ample preparations have
been made to hold Johnsonve and effectually re-
pulse any force the rebels may bring against it.
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9H F.S STEED, OF RANDOLPH, RE:
k80 spectfuy informs the Members of the House Gt
Commons of the ensuing Legislature that he is candI-
uU O.Lo. ~ n IeeI e2-tml.
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CONFEDERATE,T TAX NOTICE

NToTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE
Taxes for the districts herein named will not be re-
ceved at the times heretofore advertised, Out VIII Oe re-
ceived at the following times, VIZ: , 80,
Swift Greek district, Aond1y, !Stp Dec' loof'
Panther Branch Iuesasy; 6stu "a 4.
Barney Jones Wednesday, |'n
Buckhorn i New . ~ =.
bill IhurStAy' ZAst
White Oak and
Beaver Greek Friday, Na .
Crabtree and Cary Saturday Z3d
The other districts will be received at the tunes nere'o
fore advertised hOr OS ID; rauHt
Collector for Wake County:
Nov. Z, 1854 S0-"2
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TIE CoNsCRIPrioN IN ALABAMA-We find some
interesting statistics in the consolidated return Of
the registration law of Alabama, Just completed pn
der or IeTS Of the Conscript Bureau. lC appears
that there are in that State Il, 200 mon who are
fit for duty who are not in the field. There are.
besides these, 4, 497 who are physically disabled,
and whom We leave ont Ct the statistics altogether
Of those who are fit for the field, there 5,O99
exempted by law of Congress, including 1854 State
officers, 1916 oyerseers and agricult $50 min
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MONEY MARKET.
BIZ ". G. UPCHuRcH, GROCER.

Gold-27L.
Silver-25.
Bank Notes. for1
Confederate BOnds-ll5 long dates.
Confederate Bonds-par short >
State Treasury NOteS-fundlble, so per cent.
State Treasury NOtes-nOt fundable 10 per cent
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There is no late intelligence to indicate the where
abouts of Hood or Sherman. Both seem to be trav-
elling westward, and If they so much further in
that direction they will both pull up on the banks
of old Mississippi
Hood it is said has not crossed the Tennessee
river, but is keeping along the south bank. AnOth-
account states that ne has; but until more def
mite news locates the two armies we cannot give
positive opinion of their whereabouts. Sherman
follows Hood,
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From Wilmington.

The Journal of the 9th has still good reasons for
the belief that Wilmington will be ultimately at
tackled. and although the Of the sailing of the
appTehended feet was perhaps premature, and its
non arrival last week unaccountable, still it
not dismiss from its mind the impression that an
expedition against that point has been and is under
contemplation, and il due course Of preparation"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1864-02-11

The President in his order Of January
10Th approving the regulations for govern
ing trade in the insurgent States, drawn
and commended by the Secretary of the
Treasury, says he has seen and considered
them IF the nation had more confidence
in the Presidents capacity and stability,
it would no doubt be gratitied to learn that
he does not approve important measures
until he has seen and considered them"
Unfortunately, his approvals based on sight
ami consideration are no guarantee Of per
manence, except in progressive subjectioa
OF the governmental policies to Garrison
ism. He saw anu considered and approved
Mr.. Stewards dispatches to the European
governments. pledging the nation to a law
full and m%agnanimous prosecution of the
war. He saw, considered and approved
the Crittenden resolution. He saw PAT
ten and Dempsey, and considered their
revelation, and disapproved other project.
He saw tie Missouri Jacobius, and con.