Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-07-13
For the Standard.

Mr. EDITOR AS have seen so much in the
Confederate recently, applaudng Gov. Vance and
viilifying W. W. Holden, have concluded, although
wounded soldier, to say few words if it will not
be out Of place. l have been wounded several
months and have been at homs on fur!ough during
that time have also been in different portions Of
the State, and glad to be able to say that Gov.
Vance is losing ground fast His great fuss of
spess; and saying so much has set The people at
variance with him. He is saying too much. We
want action, and not words. We have had 100
much Of such speaking before the war commenced
for our good and now when the enemy are bombing
at the gates of the Capital of the Confedsracy, We
think Gov Vance could be better employed than
he is canvassing the State and haranguing the peo
PIC for their voles. But am very we'll satisfied
myself for think there is no dan ger Of his being
elected. If there was but one other man in the
Confcdcracy to oppose Gov. Vance would vote for
his competitor, for think there are but few men
in the State who would not do as much for the peo-
pie as Gov. Vance has done or likely to do if he
is elected = second time.
would say to the Editors Of the Oontsderats
and the ConserrGtspe that the people had much
rather see the casualties Of the regiments to which
their friends belong, than to see SO much nonsense
about Gov. Vance and W. W. Holden. But sup
pose they think they can humbug the people out
of their votes, but can inform them that they
are very much mistaken. We will see the first
Thursday in August who is right and who is not
WOUNDED SOLDIER,
Co. &, 18th N. O. T.
Kittrells July 4th, 1864
Extract from letter to the Editor, written by
member of the 9th Cavalry, gentleman of high
character for intelligence and truth
Your numerous friends in this regiment know.
ing that 1 am personally acquainted with you,
desire that l should write to you to inform you Of
the true sentiments of this command. There have
been certain letters published in the Confederate"
snd other newspapers stating thst Vance would
carry the soldiers vote in the coming Guberna,
.ori.l election by large majority. Permit me to
sav, Sir, that all such statements untrusr Two
thirds Of this brigade, (Barringer's) will vote for
YOU and believe all would, were they not afraid
of being called reconstructionsts Every man in
nv company except five or SIX will vote for you.
have also conyersed with the soldiers in several
infantry regiments, and nearly every one seems to
be for Holden. These letters published in the Con-
1sdsrate are intended to mislead the citizens, who
will be guided to some extent by the soldiers vots.
Your election l think, Mr.. Holden, is sure. The
soldiers will not fail to support the public man
who has studied their interests, and that Of their
families.
We have the utmost confidence in you, Mr.. Hol
den, and believe you to be the only out.poksH
FRIEND Of the South in the Confederacy.
We are anxious that you should guide the ship
of State. knowing that all will be we'll
We v i'll elect you Sir, and feel sure that you will
continue to study the interests of the soldiers, and
make every proper effort to secure psaes." 20.