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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-07-22

Gov. Vance is emphatically the peace candidate.
-C0nserUGtice
Gov Vance having returned from the West, and
finding by his canvass in that quarter that his
only hope is in changing his tone, he directs Mr.
Hyman in the Conservative of the 18th July to
proclaim him as the "real peace candidate" Too
late, Governor. You denounced the peace meet
ings last summer, and declared that many who
took part in them were disloyal You wrote to
President Davis last December that peace itself
not the principal matter" to be considered. but
only the Sc effort for peace, by which you hoped
our people would be deceiyed You agreed with
Mr.. Davis that there is no hope for peace through
the common government alone, and you declare on
the stump, that any intervention of the States in
aid of the government in the effort to obtain peace,
would be revolutionary and reasonable. You went
to the army and told the soldiers they must fight
until very hot place got very cold, and then fight
upon the ice. We have just conversed with a SOL
der of the 47th regiment, citizen of Wake Coun-
ty, who heard you use the expression, and he in
forms US that as soon as you used it hundreds of
the soldiers left the ground, Rot wishing to hear
you further You went to Wilkesborough, justi-
fed the destruction of civil freedom by the suspen-
sion of habeas corpus, and told the people we must
Eight it out"-that we must initiate the example
of the Scotch, who fought four hundred years, and
the example of the Holanders, who fought and
suffered until they were obliged to eat the grass
that grew among the tombstones of the dead.
No, Governor, you are emphatically the aOGr can
ddate. All the aoar men are for you-that is, all
the war men like McRae, and A. NJ. Lewis, and E
A. Thompson, and others who will not fight; but
the soldiers, the real war men are against you
They know what war is, and they want peace. A
few months ago persons who talked Sf peace were
regarded by you as disloyal, but nOw you are the
'"peace candidatep Do you think you can deceive
the people in this way, Governor
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-07-22

Roc KINGHAH CoUNTY.-We publish to-day the
sensible and patriotic Gard of Jones W. Burton,
hmse If q candidate for the Senate in that County.
We learn that Miles D. King and j. A. Ragland,
Esquires, are the Conservative candidates for the
Conn Ions. These gentlemen would make excellent
repres entatiVes of the interests of the County in
the Legislature, and We hope to have the pleasure
of rec ording their election.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-07-22

hiss ISouFy Fatchman says: "The Standard
GGets - ~ M friends of Holden to vote with closed
tlep b,, LUIS Is not true. Our language was, "a
kst IA - rgn', it he chooses, to hand an open
hy s.n., s poll holder, and he has, right, care
ilds5 ,! to him by law, to hand in rolled up
'opIe W. In the good old times when the
ca tct.. "Se' many took pride in voting with an
aay yv0,..' out alasl the day has c me when
epsevss ~ win Oe Obliged, in self defence to avail
E psons s Of the secret ballot. All we ask is that
b Ratssnty De allowed to vote as they please.
'Fqs As th. " and Its associates do not want them
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-07-22

-, =, THE ARxY.-The North Carolina SOL
~ M rote on Thursday next, the 2Sth July,
-nor members of the Legislature, and
We caution our friends to be on the alert
rstorns by the Destructive leaders. We
that the soldiers vote will be largely
|. v.rce but, in order to influence the elec-
[. boms the vote will be misreporO by the
,,,,ns We appeal to our friends in the
|, ssnd rs correct returns at the earliest pos
.rant
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-07-22

% people and soldiers of North Carolina are not
a, 'I'sa'ened nor deceived out of their votes
Ansuage of Mr.. Bancroft, North Carolina
y. '.'sa oy the freest of the Free" The descen.
a.,a IsSe settlers are as free as they were.-
h., n,'n the Scars of twenty battles on their
s,I2 "m vote as they please. EOery soldier who
.,., us life for his country, will vote as he
-. livery vote for Vance is vote for sOar,
0N''S' negotiations for an honorable peace.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-07-22

The bought up organ (the Conservative of Thurs
day s unusually bitter and abusive. Nearly all
the srticles are from the pen of Gov. Vance. They
besr the " ear marks" Too late, Governor. The
mi ids of the people and of the soldiers are made up
Ye,ur array Of great names viii do you no good
Th psopls will do their.oWn voting
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-07-22

Read the eloquent appeal to the soldiers in oor
paper to-day, over the signature of "L.". The
writer is statesman and patriot, who has shown
by his acts the deep interest he takes in the welfare
of the soldiers and their families.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-07-22

At a meeting of the Council of State in this City,
on the 10th instant R. b. Battle, Jr. Esq., Private
Secretary of the Governor, was, on the recommen-
dation of the Governor, appointed Auditor of Pub:
lie Accounts, in place of Mr.. Phillips, resigned.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-07-22
Tho Election.

,,;.rs hear in mind that they will vote
:. ~ for members of the Legislature, and
eID.,, w. thursday the 2sth day of this month,
~ IL VT NJ forget the day. We appeal to the
~ 0ta ~ and to vote as they please. This is
A .. uird also that the people at home will
r,"rsdav, i. D, the 4th of August. The sus-
M r,hs writ of Aa5sas corpus will expire on
, " " Aucust and the people will, therefore,
-,;r on the fourth of August
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-07-22
Separate State Action.

We understand Gen. Fowle, of this County, and
other Destructive candidates, are in the habit of
stating on the stump that we in favor of sspar
ate State action to obtain peace This statement is
not we'll founded. In the Standard of of the goth
January, 1S64-and we have uniformly held the
same language on the subjective said:
"We believe that peace can never be obtained so
long as we contend on the battle field of course
for Maryland, Kentucky, Missouri, and West Vir-
gnia and that in all probability it can be obtained
only by the sovereign States cooperating with the
common government We are, therefore, for q
Convention, and for co operation Nth our sister
States OF the South in obtaining armistice, so that
negotiations may be commenced"
Is there any separate State action in that? 1t
is the very ground occupied by the Georgia resolu-
tons, which declare that it is the duty of "both
governments, on all proper occasions and in all
proper ways-the people acting through their State
organizations and popular assemblies, and goU-
srnment through its appropriate departments-to
their earnest efforts to put an end to this un-
natural, unchr:stian and savage work of carnage
and havoc" This is the position of Vice President
Stephens, Of Linton Stephens, and of Gov. Brown.
1t is the true position. We have occupied other.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-07-22

ard, dated
LEAKsvILLE, July Is, 1854 =
"Gov. Vance spoke at Wentworth yesterday. He
did not touch on the main issue, to wit the en-
croachments of the Confederate government eivil
liberty; nor did hear him even allude to the sus-
pension of the writ of habeas cOrpusn
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-07-22

Nm, yarn mat Destructive candidates for the Leg
W. ~s IN Moore County and elsewhere, are stating
M. 'ulp that the Editor of the Standard is the
! " s"u leader of the H. o. AS. This is not
h ~ s AnO" nothing about the H. O. AS, ex-
ID.,s D'' we have seen published in the news
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-07-22

Secretary Memminger has resigned his position
in the Cabinet and G. A. Trenholm, ESQ.,, of Char
lesion, has heeA appointed to fill the vacancy.
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Jnly 81, 1864
yNooL MOTTO E.--QUAkTERMAsTER's

NV UUL NOI4C EIt--4U M E1HAS 81 Eh'S
w Department, Raleigh. June 9, 1874 sln
prepared 10 exchange Cotton Yarn for Wool upon The o
lowing terms, viz:
One bunch of Yarn for three pounds washed Wool and
one bunch for four pounds unwashed.
Agents have been appointed to make the exchange at
the following places: Oxford, TsrbUro Knston, Gathe
Lake Concord Rockingham, HeudersOnVille States
Ville RoxbOrO Asheville Pitsboro Lousburg, Fayete
ville CoIerain, and at this place.
Persons shipping wool TO this place will please mark
the packages who they FROM and the cotton yarn will
be forwarded Immediately.
hope the people will patriot cay respond to the above
notice as the wool is for clothing the n G Troops.
IL. "A. D0WD, a. Q L., n A
July ls, 1864. Ss-tf
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SUGAR CANE MILLS AND BOILERS
y Just received from the Foundry and sold at Msnufac-
ry prices Cast Iron 10 inch, Roller Mills complete and
supply of Boilers all Sizes and Castings and Rol
low ware of all kinds.
Also, in store Heavy Sheet Iron tor Boiler bottoms.
JAS. n T0WLES, Agt.
Jnly 81, 1864. So
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We invite attention to the able, manly, and pa
triotc address of Col O. L. Harris to the voters of
Rutherford, Polk, and Cleavelsnd, in paper to-
day. Col. Harris is yigilant and faithful guardian
of the rights of his constituents, and is true Con-
servatiVe. He has been ordered on duty to Ashe-
ville and will probably not be able to minge with
and address the people, but we have no doubt of
his election.
The Conservative candidates in Rutherford and
Polk for the Commons are j. B. Carpenter, Esq,
present member, and Capt j. B. Eaves and j. W.
Adams, Esq. Mr. Carpenter has made faithful
member of the Commons and deserves the conf
dence of his constituents. Mr.. Bryan, the other
Commoner, renegaded some time since to the De-
sructives. He will be defeated by large majority
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-07-22

VITUPERATIoN.-Some of our public men and
some of our people are concerned at the bitter feel
ing and violent personal abuse by which the con-
lest for Governor is characterized. We regret it
much they do, but not responsible for
it. We have defended ourself when assailed, but
in as mild manner as was proper under the cir
Cumstances. Gov. Vance commenced this personal
vtuperation at Fayetteville, and has kept it up ever
since, and his followers have initiated, but hardly
surpassed him in this respect For example, the
Fayetteville Observer calls US "torger" the Con-
serUdtiUe calls US a "LincOlnite" the Confederate
calls us traitor" the Salisbury Watchman calls
US "feaG," and Gov. Vance in his speech in
Rutherfordtoi, pronounced US for telling the truth,
"Gn internal, J'dt.toOtSd liar" We might we'll
exclaim with one of Shakespeare's characters,-
"what man of good temper could bear this tempest
of exclamationP" But we haU6 borne it, and in
tend to- If Others lose their temper and act inde-
Gently, there is no reason why we should follow
their example. Let the people judge between US
and our asssilants.
The Observer, WdtchmGn, and Patriot were De-
structve i'll their proclivties in 1862, and would
not have supported Col. Vance for Governor but
for the corirse pursued by US. They had commit
ted themselves to Ar. johnson for Governor, and
we brought forward the name Of Mr.. Graham to
detach tE en- from Mr.. johnson. The movement
succeeded They dropped Mr. johnson and decar
ed for G Dv. Graham, and it was then easy mat
ter to to le them into the support of Col Vance
We wish now they had opposed him. The Con-
servatiVes could have succeeded without their aid,
and they would not have had it in their power in
this campaign to act the part of wolves in sleeps
clothing.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-07-22
From the North,

Extract from letter to the Editor of the Stand
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-07-22

SCYTHE BLADES.-THERE HAS BEEN
y received at Wilmington lot of some four thousand
Sythe Blades both gram and grass blades They will
be brought to this place for distribution. The Courts of
the several Counties requested to appoint Commits
As the present crop of grain and grass in the Western
Counties has not yet been harvested preference will be
given to these Counties in the distribution
J. DEVEREUX, A. Q. N.
Raleigh, July 81, 1864. 39-4t
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-07-22

NOTICE.-THE SOLDIERS FROM JONES
II County in making their election returns will address
me at Kinston, N. G.
TH0S. j. WHITAKER, Sheriff.
Jnly o1 1894 90 at
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-19
REBEL ITEMS.

From tho Atlanta Georgia. Appeal Aug. 4th.
THE LINES Yesterday afternoon tic enemy
made several vigorous assaults upon our skirnshei5
at various points along the lines but their efforts
were soon suspended in consequence Of the heavy
storm of wind and rain that came up. This ceasing
about five O'Clock, the attack was vigorously re-,
neved. particularly along our center and left, and
the heavy roll of Inusketry and booming OF cannon
continued after nlghtfall.
We learn this morning that the ehort OF the enc
my to gain On advantage failed at all points, ana
that the casualties on our side were lew IA number
The firing was so severe nj times it was thought a
general battle wodld ensuc, but II gradually cehsou
little after dark During the night the plckcls III
dulgcd in Il little practice ut various points.
No change in the enemy lines has been reported
TIE tTY.-Since noon Yesterday the cry has re-
ceivcd more than the usual attention of the enemy
batteries. His shells were thrown every few min
utcs, apparently from the same battery heretofore
employed. One lady and gentleman and his litllo
daughter were killed by the fragments that fell.
With these exceptions no personal injuries were III
fictcd, and but little damage done to property.
We regret TO announce the death OF Mr. Warner,
superintendent Of Che gas works, and his little
daughter occasoned by ono of the missiles thrown
into the city during the night.
SToyENASs MES.-Fiyc hundred If Stoneman
men, captured on Monday, reached Macon on Tues
day. The T,Lgroph says They appeared in gooC
spirits and did not look as ii they had been eaugh
committing their usual rascallties They ale
very good looking body of men, and informed u'
that they were picked ont for the purpose OF des
troying our communications. They inquired very
anxousy after the military prison at Ande SONY i.e
and expressed great fear at being sent there, thci
officers having told them that the place was very
unwholesome and caused hundreds of thor com
rldes 10 die daily. When informed that they were
deceived, thcy expressed themselves satisfied u
remain there until, US one remarked, Sherman come
10 relieve them.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-19
FIGHT AT DALTON, GA.
Impetuous Charge Of the Fourteenth
U. s. Colored Infantry.
THE REBELS DRIVEN In CONFUSION
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Aug H.


III, C,.,,,..oooo (;a,ette. of the 10th inst, has
N. following highly interesting intelligence;
Tho rebels in their attack on Dalton, Ca, num-
so,od 600 men, infantry and cavalry, with six brass
howitzers. They were commanded by MGJor-Gen'
Wheeler.
Our garrison at Dalton numbered 400 men, oi the
SECOND Division, commanded by Col. Sobald'
On Sunday morning the rebels approached the
Town in line of battle, and General Wheeler sent
forward the following formal letter for the surTel-
der Of the place;
ITO prevent the efuson Of blood. have the honor
10 demand the immediate and unconditional SURRENDER
Of tie forces under your command at this garrison
JAMES WHEELER, Mejor-Genera,
Commanding Confederate Forces.
Col seibold responded in the following i"eonio
terms:
"rhaye been placed here to defend the post but not
~ surrender it,
u. SrrBo1D Commander L. S. Forces.
The rebels outnumbered COL Seibold ten to one
and his command sought protection il theiE eaI'n-
works and large brick building.
The invaders swarmed into the town, bnt were
sallantly kept at bay by tho garrison, who ron
their earthworks moved down the rebels IN great
numbers.
On Monday morning Gen. Steadman arrived with
endorsements.
A skirmish at once commenced, and the garrison
sailed out Of their earthworks.
At this stage the 4th United State colorcd In
nntry, Col, Morgan commanding, were ordered to
charge.
With ringing cheer andanimpetuous rush. which
Vas irresistible. they charged upon the rebels, who
broke and fed in the utmost confusion.
The rebels slightly damaged the railroad track one
mile this side of Dalton. The damage has been re-
paired.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-19
r.,erc.,iya from Mcrgenz,a, Ia.

Private letters received in this city from Nor
eanzia. La. give details of General Ulmans recent
success in driving the rebels from the right bank Of
the Atchaialaya River.
II appears that General UllmaD moved from MOI
ganzia on tho 18th nit, with brigade of Cavalry,
brigade Of Infantry, and Captain Barncss DIST
New York Battery.
The rebels were found strongly posted in a po.
stion enflading the main road with their batteries.
Our cavalry drove in their skiruishers, taking
several prisoners, and killing the notorious Capt.
McNelly, guerrilla scout.
our battery then opened on the rebels, and
spirited engagement ensued lasting from TIL
II a. IN.
Colonel Chuysler commanding the cavalry was
killed.
Finding that our position would subject us to
heavy loss. our forces were withdrawn short dis.
lance to reconnotre during the night.
The next morning it was found that the rebels
lad fed in confusion.
Our loss was two killed, thirteen wounded, and
one missing.
Descrters report tho rebel loss at GO killed and
wounded. 7.
The Cd New York Cavalry bore prominent pars
N the above movement.
Refugees report that the rebels are concentrating
"A large force at Monroe, Arkansas, on the Wachuta
River, probably intending to operate against Gem,
eral Steele.
A considerable body of troops is being coneen-
trated by General Candy at Morganne'
General Candy has infused great activity into
the Department, and the good effects OF recruiting
from the plantations is being felt in the military arm.
Several colored Regiments have been added 10
General Ullman's command at Morgsnzia.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-19

I'd Lieut.. II. Carton, G. 9lst Indiana seriously.
Capt. VIM. l.. Lee, G, 9th Tennessee seriously
I'd Lent VIM. r. Brown G., 9Th Tenn. face slight
lst Lieut. b. j.. Gassee. A, 9th Tenn. thigh slight.
Lieut.. Sage H. 18th Michigan, flesh wound, face.
Capt. M. Crcary ID, 18th Michigan, slight.
Lieut.. Merritt X. 25th Michigan slight
Whole loss Of the LIST Brigade I'd Div sion 40 pryates
and officers.
TUESDAY, August 9--The afternoon Of yesterday,
and last night were rainy. To day it is clear again
The ed Division is again ordered to push the
enemys left and get strong position, and hold IL
a.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-19
gou,bnrdment OF Fort Morgan by Farr"s
quits Ships.
From tie Richmond Examiner
MOBILE. August II, 1861.

From Ne Richmond Examiner. 4
MOBILE, August IL, 1864.
Heavy firing was reported at Fort Morgan on
Tuesday, "Wednesday and to-day. The telegraph
wire is cut between the city and the fort.
Two vessels are of Deg river bar this evening.
The bay shores are covered with the debris of Fcd-
erai vessels.
Large quantities of tar, pitch andturpentine have
been burned to prevent the enemy from getting up.
Troops are daily arriving, and good feeling
exists.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-19
Three GucrriI,ns Come to Grief

LOUISVILLE, KY, August IL.
Three gucrrillas, last night, attempted to steal
horses from Mr.. Coopers residence, seven miles
south of this city. Mr.. Cooper. with doubles
barrelod shotgun, killed one, mortally wonnded
another aud the other came here to-day and Va
arrested.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-19

OF the ten Federal cavalry, seven alone were
armed, as l since learned. and three Of our own
men escaped. One officer Lieut.. Curtis Of First
Regular Cavalry was killed and two privatcs, a7d
their bodies now lie buried at Harpers Fenys
Whether the rest were killed or wounded or are
prisoners, OF what not, cannot tell. j. b. II.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-19

cd lis star, nobly INDICATED bis claim to the DIS
tnction. He led forward in the tbckest OF the
fight. Our boys reached the crack, and hnding u
deeper than appearances indicated, and the bottom
muddy, were temporarily interrupted in their pro-
gress.
The rebels meantime hitched up theirbattery, ana
briskly trottcd off under cover of the adjacent
wooGs-our boys pressing forward the enemy slow
ly and sullenly retreatimg for three quarters OF
milo, covering their battery ard flank. The long
distance required to be charged over, put the men
on, Of breath. We lost in this charge by the I'd d-
vision about one hundred men, including many
officers. Among them are Capt. VIM. T.. Lee, Co..
of the 9th Tenn, severely wounded; Lieut.. Volney
Gassett, Co. A, slightly: Lieut.. Brown, wounded in
head Capt McQuary, 18th Mich, wounded.
Tho expedition was more successful than the
charge Of the Sd Division for tho reason that they
met with works of less strength, enabling us to
drive them back and develop the position and d.
recion of their lines.
The total losses of the day. THE part Of the line
viii come up probably to four hundred.
ATTACK on nowAED's FRONT
About O'Clock strong attack was made upon
Howard line, on our immediate left, which lasted
for an hour and a half. The musketry and ar
tery firing equalled in its prolonged aud incessant
thunder anything have Witnessed during the war.
Our batteries were worked with evident good effect
The fight, judging from the "noisc and the shout
ings" must have been the most serious Of any On
the other parts OF the line. have not heard par
ticulars ~. L. H." will no doubt attend TO that
engagement.
There was a heavy shower during the latter part
Of the day and through part Of the night, cooling
the atmosphere. To-day, Sunday tho sun II out
clear and feryent.
THE STOEEMAH RAID
proved more disastrous than even McCook's if that
term be applicable TO tie case, where so much r,
damage Vas done TO the enemy, aud the captured
men sold themselves so dearly. Gen. Sioneman
reached Macon in the execution Of the plan for The
release Of some two thousand Union officers known
to be imprisoned there--a eod-like undertaking
al d actually bombarded the city. courier Oh the
way to Gen. Hood was captured, whose dispatches
represented that they, the Yankee raiders, were
burning the town.
Subsequently some ill-fortuno befel the command,
and Gen. S,oneman, lcsct beyond all possibility OF
escape, and his horses spd men worn out, was com-
PEELED to surrender. Col. Adams escaped, bringing
back eight hundrod-about one-thTd OF the COM
mand with which they started. The officers had
been removed before sioucman reached the place, OF
Immediately upon lis approach.
The rebel papers containing particulars OF the
capture, claim 10 have secured only some six hun
dred, and admit that 1900 escaped though they ex'
cepted to capture most or all of them. l.. s.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-19
TIE ADVANCE.

The troops having finally been disposed, and all
things ready, Gen. Schofeld ordered the advance,
and Gen. Reilly led bis brigade forward. Our
skirnishers covered the advance, and, by their fire.
partisllv kept the movement concealed. From the
road, there was space Of about one-third OF mile
of woods, through which the movement of a body
Of troops must necessarily be slow, great care being
always taken 70 preserve the formation ard keep