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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-10-28

DIscoURAGING ONEN-Bro PeIl to be candid
about the matter, the standard of morals in the
army at present is very low. Profanity is on the
increase. Stealing is unprecedented And fear
drunkenness will be added to the vices already
practced in camp, as Quantities OF brandy are being
brought from N. O. in the boxes of good things,
which are sent to the solders.-Army Letter.
The above extract from an army letter. is truly
6lscouraging If at time when every interest of
the country demands high moral virtue and cour-
age in the army, soldiers are thus demoralized
what can we hope for And then to think of par
ents and friends sending brandy to the army, to
root out every vestige Of morality among the SOL
diers by making them drunken, what is to be the
resultY Better let them die in the trenches good
men, honest, sober men, a thousand times, than
make them drunken and worthless IF the an-
thOrities intend to allow this either among officers
or privates, they had better disband the army and
give up. We find the impression prevails that
drunkenness is on the increase both at home and
IN the army. We have ridculed the drunken Yam
KEGS, and now we walking in their footsteps
Let every true friend of the cause discourage this
in every possible way.-N c. Christian AduOcate.
We concur with our cotenporary in every word
Of the above. But we must go to the root of the
matter in this business. At the last session of
Congress national distileries Oere established by
an act Of that body and we learn that the impress
sing officers are now engaged in many of the Coun-
ties of this State, in impressfng brandy from the
people. These dstilleries are carried on, and this
brandy is impressed ostensibly for medical pur
poses but really for the use of officials and for pur-
poses of speculation. There is not one sick soldier
in ten who ever smells any of this ardent spirits
except in the breath of some official. Congress
should repeal this law establishing national distil
leries and the President should stop these impress
ments of brandy. Drunkenness is on the increase
both at home and in the army. 1t is useless to
pray, or even to hope for success when many of
the rulers fthe people, we'll officials of almost
every grade, are almost constantly saturated with
ardent spirits and when this fire water is expressly
provided for officials by solemn act of Congress-
Nor will it do any good to pray, as some of our
worthy preachers doing that God would re-
move drunken officials from among us, for the
simple reason that the days of miracles have pas
sed. Human means must be used to remove such
characters. No fire will descend from Heaven to
consume either the liquors or the drunkards
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-10-28

If the Yankees come, we will neither get out
daily issue be good, for they won't let do the
first and we won't be the last fo- shall certain
ly feel like "cussing" them--WiL Journal
Better feel like fighting them, James, James,
you bargained for war in 1860, at Charleston and
Baltimore. You lost your rights in the Territories
about that time, and you seeded in the hope of
gaming them, and now is the time to fight for them
1t will do no good to "cuss " the Yankees. Fight
them. You have "cussed" them and made mouths
at them long enough.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-10-28
October 27, 1864.
w E E K L Y
"sOUTHERN CULTIVAT0R."

m pIJRSUANCE OF A PLAN LONG EN-.
tsrtaped and to the expressed wants OF the Ag
reuursts and Country Residents of the Souh the SUD
scrber announces his intention TO commence tne puoca
tion of Weekly Edition Of the
SOUTHERN CULTIVAToR"
The paper will retain its present form egn
nspes Of reading matter weekly. II will De deVo'e9 as
nno.,S of ArmT Intelligence Proceedings OF Congress
Reports of the Markets. etc stc-embracng eTeri
necessary to render it valuable and acceptable
NEWSPAPER for the Farmers Planters, Gardeners
STOCK Raisers Housewives and Business Men OF the Con
federAcy The first number Of the weekly Edition VIII Dc
issued on or before the hrst Saturday IN No'eOer'
TERMS.
so YEAR ss for six monihs s. for three months;
Xii resent subscribers to Cai00tor to be supplied for
the remainder OF this year s64) with Weekly Without
sW ~u'SH'e ~ F, D. REDMOND,
Augusta, Ga
October q, 1864. VI
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-10-28

a. IaE TRUE FIRE OF THE FLINT-In the Holstnn
inference in session at Bristol, last week.
Soe friend, Bishop Early in the course of de-
Es ae upon some question, incidentally alluded to
ms.e ekpressiOn that "tbe taking of Richmond was
fs. fey question Of time" The Bishop remarked
Sa ~ ne cid not think so, and further said that il
cori1 Hi11Uught there was any danger that Richmond
eOcO oe taken, he would be for adjournng Confer
tss forthwith, and going to Richmond to assist in
Tb;a Tbh;g out every log and brick to prevent it"
Inc true fire of the flint and should be the
Conts5ostion Ctnstion Of every man. old and young, in the
'CTunleederacy.-Lynckburg Tne Republican.
u.' "nSt could the venerable Bishop accomplish by
NJ, r.a'.ng out" the clogs and bricks of Richmond
sy Is the very thing the Yankees are trying to do
with their big guns.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-10-28

The SOUTHERN CULTIvAToR.-This sterling jour-
nal published weekly in Augusta, Ga, las been
laid upon our table. The present number is filled
with useful agricultural articles, varied entertain
ing and instructive. Our farmers would do well to
subscribe for such Journal it will not only amp
ly repay perusal, but the valuable suggestions it
contains will aid them materially in their pursuits.
FOrfurther information, see prospectus in to-day's
issue
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-10-28
Words of Comfort.

A correspondent OF the Confederate who belongs
to the Home Guards writes fellows to that paper
from Kinston:
"The blueness ofthe three beef shankS furnished
seventeen of US for one days rations, defes COM
parisOn the almost jetty backness of the wretched
compound made from the spout of a smut machine
called flour, beggars description. Some body ought
to be hung; either the miller who put up such
stuff, or the A Q. NJ. who purchased it for the
army. No man or dog on earth eat thereof for
a week and live This is no idle complaint; some
of us are old soldiers and have lived roughly, but
this is wholly unbearable."
Whersupon the Confederate utters the following
words of comfort
"The rations will be bad to begin with, but bet
ter will come round in time. 1t is better to begin
the bottom OF the ladder and go up than at top and
come down. Our friends are having about as bad
iare now as they are likely to have"
Could the fare be worse, if what the correspon-
dent says be true? -" No man or dog on earth can
eat thereof for toeeE and lice" Why are these
treated in this way? The Stallfederates of Raj
egh draw their fine -four and corn meal, their lard
their sugar, their wood, and their bacon, at low
rates, and some of them, learn, sell their bacon
at high rates to shopkeepers; but our soldiers
in camp arc put off with what-as this correspon-
dent says-would kill dog. But one of the or
gans of the Governor assu ps them that their fare
will be no worse! Very consoling, indeed.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-10-28

A NEW HYMN BooE.-We are indebted to the
Rev. William E. Pell, the compiler, for copy ofa
new Hymn Book" The Southern lions Sougster
designed for Sabbath Schools, Prayer, and Social
Meetings, and the Camps The selections seem to
have been made from the best authors, and the
book will DO doubt be highly appreciated by those
for whom it was designed. 1t is for sale at the
Bookstore of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in
this Citv
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-10-28
For the Standard.

For the Standard.
Lines on the Death of Mrs. C. b. Clarke.
She's gone; and beckons US to come;
She's passed from earth away:
An angel round His burning throne,
She lives in endless day.
Though called 80 suddenly to 20,
Her lamp was burning bright;
And ere one day had run its course
The spirit took its fight
We part, but oh tits pain to part:
Her place, oh who can fillf
But memory kindly keeps for US
Her voice and image still.
And others miss thee too, dear friend:
How oft thy feet hath trod
The pathway to the soldiers home,
To point his soul to God.
Farewell we'll meet again. hear
Thy last kind word, farewell
Wen meet thee in happier sphere,
Where saints and angels dwell
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-10-28

We understand there is a government distillery
mful blast at Salisbury, and that it consumes about
Three hundred bushels per day of fthe precious grain
1t is said to be guarded by Confederate bayonets.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-10-28
DooRKEEPERsH1p TO THE SENATE,

TTNHE UBSCRIB r RESPECTFULLY
u announces himself CANDIDATE for the Office of
PRINCIPAL D00RKEEPER to the next SENATE of
North Carolina He has been in the ever since April
1861, and is disabled and light duty. If elected
he pledges himself to a faithful discharge of duty.
w. ]. SAUNDERS.
Octobei "a, 1854. 66-td.
Progress, Confederate, C5nserrTtiUe, Fayetteville
ObserUer Wilmington Journal, and Salisbury Watchnpan
please copy and send accounts to W. J. s., Raleigh
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-10-28
DOORKEEPERSHIP OF THE
MMONS.

THE UNDERSIGNED RESPECTFULLY
PRINCIPAL D0ORKEEPER of the HOUSE OF COM
MONS of at the ensuing session of the
Legislature If elected will spare pains nor efforts
to serve the House of Commons acceptaby and faithfully
have been in the service, wounded and am now de-
tailed for light work MERRILL P BECK
Sept. 29, 1854. 59-tf
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-10-28

cisco, Oct H.-Edward Stanly, the Military CIov.
ern0r of North Carolina publishes letter avoring
Mcclellan and opposing the emancipation policy Of
Llncolns Administration. He expresses great kind.
ness personally for the Administration.
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FUNERAL NOTICE.

IHNHE REV. a D. BLACKWOOD WILL PREACH
- Masonic Funeral on the 5th Sabbath in the present
MONTH OF MATTHEWS. at the late residence of the said
Matthew's, seven miles Northwest of Raleigh
Masons are invited by the widow to attend.
Oct II, 1864 "a 81
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HERES YOUR MULE"

TNHE SUBSCRIBER HERERY ANNOuN-
u ces b m elf CANDIDATE for the Of PRINCIPAL,
DOORKEEPER to the HOUSE OF COMMONS at the
he will be- he will perform his duties with activity and
ndehty; Ii. B. KINGSBURY.
Oc'oosr z'' 1908. 6T-ltpd.
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MARRIED.

n 10 n tnlS City on Tuesday 25th instant BY Col. J.
ARINE OvEEBY, all of this City. 0N-h-
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-10-28
44TH SENATORIAL DISTRICT.

EDITOR STANOARD:-PLEASE ANNOUNCE J.
H G. MARLER, Esq, candidate to represent
the people of the Senatorial District composed of the
Counties of Yadkn, Surry Ashe, Allegheny and Watau-
ga, to fill the vacancy occasoned by the death of Col.
Speer.
Sept. 26, 1854. STD.
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DOORKEEPERSHIP TO THE
COM MONS

IHNHE SU b s RIBER RESPECTFULLY
announces himself Candidate for the office of as.
SISTANT DOORKEEPER to the House of Commons at
Ire approaching session of the Legislature He is SOL
fu discharge Of duty. 'A''"-
49, - JOHN r. WHITEHEAD.
OSVuOer EIJ 1904. Std
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-10-28

An Imperial French decree declares the herring
ana mackerel fisheries henceforth free.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-10-28
CONFEDERATE TAX NOTICE.

Is HEREBY GIVE NOTICE THAT Will
Il attend my office in the City of RALEIGH, the days
named in this notice. to receive the property general
tax due the Confederate for the year 1854
To prevent confusion and insure dispatch, the tax pay
ers will attend at my Office the days appointed for the
districts in which they respectively reside
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-10-28

Gov. Brown ON RECoNsTUcuoN.-A correspond
ent writes the Columbus Enquirer from Lumpkin,
Ga, that it having been reported there that Gov.
Brown was in favor Of reconstructing the old gov
ernment provided we could get our rights, etc, in
the Union, gentleman Of that placed addressed
him on the subject and received the following in
reply which is explicit enough:
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-10-28
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
n.,n ~ .

MIIIeuSeVIIIei Ua.l DePU To, IoOF- J
"SR: In reply to your letter of the 10th inst, +,
addressed to His Exceliency, and desiring to know
under what condition he would be in favor Of re-
construction of the old Federal Union, and 60 into
fraternal embrace with the foul invaders of our
homes and rights, the murderers of our brave men,
and the abusers and inSulters of our women-in
word, the base and endish uncivilizsrs of the age
i am directed by the Governor to say that his
position on this subject has been so often given to
the country in official form that he does not con-
slider it his duty to spend time in further explana-
tions. All who wish to understand it have the
means of information at hand.
Very respectfully,
E. N. BROYLES, Aide de Camp"
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1864-10-28

Imitation is the sincerest of flattery.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-27

tered for long need her. After supplying the
demands Aqua Creek for Fredrieksburg the tug will take
one Of the bsge the Kennedy with her stores to Pert
Royal
The Kennedy s the barge which has been the wharf at
Belle Plain the Medical Puryeyors boat and which has
been headquarters for the Agents Of the Commission while
there and also distributing station. should have sent this
barge OF early this morning. except for the fact that we had
promised to receive from soldiers stationed in the vicinity
pang through Belle Plain such vases aud little packages
they found themselves unable to carry which they wished
to deposit safe spot before going into battle, and
wanted let this orehouse remain till the last moment
may mention here that during the past two days the
gate Of packages and bundles which have thus taken
ge Of and which in most would have been simply
abandoned-he unable to march carrying tho load
amounted less than twenty tuns Straight through the
day and night here unbroken stream OF men bringing
what they wished TO preserve.
But to night the barge which has been such comfortable
home at Belle Plain and which, beside Agents has
slept and fed least 200 others. State and Local Relief
Agents, and those seeking wounded fendstonisht the
barge goes for s new wharf at Port Royal The Relief Agents
who have fed the wounded they arrived from Frederck
burg will 20 with barge and be ready continue their
work the other bank 1t cannot be lovely spot
than that where aud little un
der the tulip tree, all fun Of flowers and covered with
that enormous growth Of vine.
Mr. Anderson will take charge for the present at Port Royal
Of the work Of receiving and forwarding supplies and
establishing the stations for feeding the wounded they come
in by ambulance.
Mr. Anderons energy and wise judgment united to gen
humanity aud religious purpose make him jut the kind
Of man want for that work.
rhe agents the little feeding station at White Oak
G. x will fall back into Fredericksburg. You have no idea
y mount comfort and relief which have been given at
sh looking station during the past three days
half way between Fredericksburg and Belle Plain all
n ghtly wounded, who sent to walk down, getting
of course much exhausted have found herein food aud drink
and place to rest half hour just the help which gave
them strength to 90 on.
Capt. Harris viii charge Of the transportation wagons
and get them Port Royal except those needed FOX
while between Falmouth Depot and iFredercksburg Hos
pi;ss.
II we can get the Elizabeth with her large capacity for tor
age propose to load and let her take the place of the
Kent which though large. is not conveniently arranged FOL
carrying supplies.
The barge Hobosen will be left OF Aqua Creek until we
learn what the needs are there Truly yourr, &c.
FRED. N. KNAPP Asso Secretary, &c, &C.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-27
Sanitary Commission.
WASHINGTON, d. C.. May 20, 10


Dr. JENKINS, General Secretary, &c:
DEAR SIR: sent you a telegram this morning,
giving you general summary
Yesterday Aqua Creek and pitched our tents for
relief station the old spot where year had
station for feeding the wounded.
We LEFT supplies there with Ave relief agents. The train
went up TO Falmouth at Al and 1t was thought that the
cars might bring back the wounded.
Returning Belle Plain found that in absence Of
four hours information had been received which indicated
speedy removal Of medical quartermaser and commissary
stores from Belle Plain Port Royal the Rsppahannoek
We made arrangements accordingly leaving stores enough
only at tho upper wharf load tho train Of thirty wagons
which will be there to-day for their last "Trip to be made
Fredericksburg.
The balance Of stores upon the shore together with the
tents and materials used the feeding station &C. loaded
on the bargos TO day provision still being the frame
relief station feed any wounded who by chance may yet
come In that way. Judging important make arrange
ments for another boat beside the Rapley, up
evening with Mr. Anderson aud have to-day found by ee
gram that the Kent Norfolk well stored still after having
supplied our boat James River the Thompson which
came down for day two since have ordered the
Kent with the schooner In tow loaded with anti corbutc
supplies 90 at to Port Royal After arrived as,
nj gh at the Rarley eoaed and loaded and at day.
light hi. morning she started oE the base. This afternoon
70 down en- tugbost the Gov Curtin which have char
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-27

duty An individual in citizen clothes made himself
conspicuous in advising the engineers not TO run Upon
being asked who he was, be said, Robert Lincoln,
son Of the President" He also arrested and after
ward gave his name as Hancock John. SUPPOSE
Again Wilson's Wharf was reached; the gunboat
Dawn hailed and the Captain and Engineers treachery
stated Put them in irons" back from the gun
boat coupled with the query lyon want assistance
The facts were stated The Powell was asked to send
the gunboat Pequot down. and started on The fequo'
was sent down. The George Washington, laden with
troops to reinforce Gen. Wild, WAS fired into Inc
Powell under full head of steam, came dashing on WIN
ont further adventure Nothing has been heard from
Wilson'S Wharf since but apprehensons arc felt as
10 the safety of the garrison. Of course the affair pro-
duced an immense scare, but the whole Is likely to blow
over and though the foe may be near hereafter with
ont fear our fellows will reye in clover They care not
for Lee. though dashing he be, and will fight him TO-
day or tomorrow; and should he attack he VIII De
driven back. and he and his men come to sorrow
A sharpshooter with an eye to business. shot man
in one of our working parties dead to-day Two others
were wounded. Deserters and prisoners state that
part Of the force in our front has gone TO reinforce
Lee
Nothing Of note along lines to-day Weii2ei BUS!
with his working parties Strengthening our intrench
ments and adding unettes redoubts redans and every
other kind of defense which engineering skill affords
w.HK.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-27
Funeral of Gen. Wadsworth.
Correspondence of The N. Y. Tribune.
GENISEO N. Y, May %, II

Couespondence OF The N. Y. Tr6une.
GESEsEo. N. Y, May 90. 1864.
The obsequies to the heroic Gen. James B.
wods,yortb xer, observed In this town on Saturday
last His remains reached here that day at IL a m In
charoe ~ the Hons. II. Il. Fenton Daniel Morris, John
Ganson. C. II. Winfield and A. Frank Of the New
yrk Congressional Committee and Gen. j. 7. Sprague,
Adiutant General Of NewYork. and a guard of honor
from the Veteran Reserve Corps. The train from New
York City. on the Erie Railway, with the remains OF
Gen. Wadsworth. reached Elmira ut daylight where
large numbers Of citizens lad congegated at the depot
to witness the passing cortcge. and in respect to the
hmorcd dead.
At Corning. and the several stations to Avon, TIE
people met the train IN greater numbers. At the later
cation the party were met by delegations from Cansn'
laigua, lie Roy. Rochester &C. and from Buffalo In
GLIDING the remnant Of the 2lst Regiment New YORK
Volunteers under Col Rogers. This regiment was enc
composing Gen. Wadsworths brigade in le62; andoh
this mournful occasion formed escort to the cortge
its former Generals remains TO the grSe.
At this station Dr. Bssell Of Gencseo the neghbor nd
friend of the deceased's family met the delegation
thanking them for their sympathy and attention. ana
conducted them to the beautiful village the late hone OIL
tho distinguished soldier and honored citizen.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-27
ASSOCIATED PRESS AND OTHER ACCOUNTS.
The Fight mt wilson's Landing on Tues
day-Fitzhugh Lee with 1900 Cnv-
nIry mike "a Desperate Attnck-He ~
Beaten, leaving 400 10 800 Dead md
Wounded on the Ficid-Our Loss 10
Wounded and Killed.

FORTRESS MONROE wednesday, May ., lst4.
The steamer George Washington arrived this
forenoon from bermuda Hundreds.
She reports that at o'clock yesterday afternoon the
Rebel Gen Fitzhugh Lee with about 1000 cavalry NJ
tackled our garrison at Wilson's Landing on the James
River and came near overpowering our forces theie
though our men fought vaiany and were aided by one
Of cur gunboas.
At4 o'clock the George Washington arrived with re-
endorsements from Fort Powhatan and landed them
Immediately The fight then renewed with great
yieor and at o'clock in the evening the Rebels were
repulsed and driven back in great disorder leaving
between 200 and 300 killed and wounded on the Held
Our loss was 40 wounded one killed, and one died on
the way down the river One Rebel Major was Killed.
a Rebel Colonel was made prisoner. and ten priyates
were also captured.
The steamers George Washington, Mayhower, and
Suvanee. were fred into and the captain and mate OF
the MavAower and two brothers named Robinson were
wounded.
Gen Devens has almost completely recovered has
health and win leave for his command by the first
conveyance.
Twelve Rebel prisoners arrived last evening from
the White House Among them are two wounded
eutenans, who were captured by Gen. Sheridan last
Saturday on the Pamunkey River.
Iris worth while to note with what scrupulou' care the
Press correspondent Tcain from stating what
Gen Butler has seay made pube) that these 1900 select
c,ry Of the Rebels beaten By ,so s"a regiments VI
Negro troops.-Ed Tyib.]
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-05-27
NEW YORK. FRIDAY, MAY 81, 1864.

At p IN. the remains were Conveyed to the Episeo
pal Church, where the solemnly impressive service CT
that Church read thence the departed hero was
followed TO bis last earthly resting in the village
Cemetery. The public and private buildings were
draped In mourning. People from the surrounding
country came in in large numbers. Gen. Wadsworths
tenants with their families present. and all seemed
stricken with grief at the sacrifice Of their generous
neighbor in his devotion TO the Union
We noticed many distinguished strangers to this To-
caty present to testify their respect to the memory OF
the patriot soldcrcitizen.
=" He is great,
Whatever his faith or station, who greatly dies"
At the close Of the obsequies. the people sadly de-
parted. and Gen. Sprague left for Albany. The Hon.
r. f. Fenton and others Of the Congressional Com
mttee returned TO Washington. LY.