Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-01-22


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YANKEE ATROCITIES IN NORTH CAROLINA.
THEIR OWN CONFESSIONS
We publish below, from the New York Daily
Neus an account of Gen. Wllds late raid through
the counties of Currituck, Camden and Pasquotank,
n c. 1t will be found that accounts of his H.
famous proceedings, bad as they were, we're con-
siderabY underdrawn, and told but half Of the
truth We invite the attention of the reader to this
account: ~
To the Editor Of the NeU York Meas:
The policy of General Naglee, during his brief
military rule over the citizens of Norfolk and vicin
ity, was marked by so many courtesies and kind
acts that it was apparent to the most casual obser
YER had he remained to have controlled this de-
partment six months longer -ffths of our pop
ulation would, under his mild, bene6cent sway, long
since have earnestly arrayed themselves on the side
of his government The grateful results of the law
of kindness were everywhere made manifest Or
der sprang out of chaos. No man appealed to him
In vain who had grievances to be redressed. Per
sons and property were held inviolate, except Tor
pressing military purposes; and justice was admin
stered with an even hand to the loyal and dsioyal
alike according to their respective deserts. The
most humble without being kept waiting at the
door by official menisls, had ready audience; and
the machinery of government moved on, as by
clock. work Indeed, such was the aScendancy &C
ouired over the people, that upon his removal many
hotheaded secessionistS declared they rejoced
at the contemplated change because he was fast
insinuatng himself into the good graces of our peo
pie; making them feel that the government OF
which he was the honored representative, still cher
ished for her erring suns feeling Of parental kind
ness.
But Mr. Lincoln, or his advisers, grown drunk
with power, spirited awav this good man. to make
room for another and now what is our condition
speak it in plain truth. speak it as Union men
from the beginning speak it. 1t is Reign OF Ter
TOR. General Wild seems to be independent Of
General Barnes, who, We believe, if he had the
power would deal kindly and gently with US, and re-
ports only to General Butler. He has visited the
surrounding country with fire and sword, literally
so, and far beyond the Federal lines devastated
whole provinces; and threatens that this Is only
the beginning OF that terrible vengeance which he
purposes to call down upon the heads OF deenceless
women and children
In the county of Pasquotank, NO, forty miles
from Norfolk, he hung Daniel Bright at his own
house because it was believed he was attached to
organized commissioned guerrilla company
. He seized more than one hundred thousand dollars
worth Of personal property in the adjoining coun-
ties; stripped the farmers of every living thing,
and brought it all away, leaving hundreds of in
habitants without pound of meat or peck Of
meal.
Many of these people, to my knowledge, were
loyal, and had been so for months; suffering for
this loyalty persecution from their own people,
They had certificates of protection from the former
commandants of this post; and no man questioned
their good faith. When he took the property of
Mr.. Morrisetts of Camden county, n. c., he inter
posed his certificate of loyalty; General Wild psus
ed for moment, took the property, however, prom
Using to return it when he reached Norfolk. The
old man followed him to this city, and again press
ed to his attention his promises and the shield of
government manifesto, but in vain. The gentle
man fatty told him this property belonged to his
negroes, ami his loyalty did not protect him. !
saw the tear gush from the old mans eye as be
turned away mutterng in the anguish Of his broken
heart, IL am a ruined man; my children are beg
CARS"
| Negroes were permitted to curse and abuse de-
enceless ladies, to strip them of their jewelry and
clothing, and offer them indignIties which would
| offend delicacy to repeat small Confederate
force captured two Of his negroes in skirmish and
for this he outraged all the laws of civilized war;
He arrested two ladies Of high character, permitted
brutal negro soldery to tie them hand and foot
| (as believe and am credibly informed) and kept
| them in this condition for two days and nights !;
brought them to Norfolk, and now keeps them con-
fined in a close room These he holds as hostages
for the return of his negroes He visited the farm
!
age who, feel certain, never took any part in this
war, set fire to his dwelling and outhouses, of i'm
mense value and burned them to the ground; strip.
ped him Of all his personal estate and brought him
| prisoner to Norfolk. The old man, bowed under
the weight of many years. infirm in health, weeps
in sorrow on his sad and melancholy fate declaring
before God and man he had raised his hand in
aid of this unholy war. He also, is held as hos
| tage. | am ready to exclam, with Madame Roland,
'0h Liberty, how many crimes have been commit.
! ted in thy name"
You will ask me who is Gen. Wild? Ianswer,
God knows! Whence or where he came, or what
his lineage, the future must disclose. His history
is family written here in atrocities that make the
blood run cold. Whatever else he purposes is not
for me TO say. You will inquire further does Gen.
era Butler give his countenance to these acts of in
humanity? | answer, in all candor, believe not.
saw letter from General Butler directing General
Wild to make no arrests without specific charges
the prisoners to be sent Immediately to Gen. Getty
for investigation to seize property unless under
military necessity. Notwithstanding, however
these express ORDERS the property has not been re-
turned-the prisoners are still in jail The truth is
each superior officer including the Provost Marshal
to be independent in his sphere of action and
each, General Barnes excepted assumes to play the
petty tyrant, and lords it, unchecked or defence
less people.
Our only hope, now, is in Governor Pierpont. HI
has been sent for to stay the hand rapne and vic
lence Can he do itP We shall see. In the mean
time unless am crushed beneath the despot's tread
you shall hear from your correspondent again.
ExENPTTNG FARMERs.-The question of subsis
tence, both for our people and our armies, should
never be lost sight Of whatever may be the urgen
cy of increasing the number of our men in the field
We pleased to that bill has been introduced
| in The UonSe nv Mr. Smith of N q -nronnsinO N