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am obliged to keep surplus of means on hand
10 meet the advance in price of provisions and to
provide against delays in remittances from County
Agents.
The works are now in good condtion-better
than they have been for some time past. With the
present arrangement of iatting instead of hauling
wood, confidently expect to be able to reduce the
price from $l3 TO $40 per bushel. The three fats
that are now running are working admirably, but
having only just commenced have not yet felt the
relief they will afford in the reduction Of teams
Within the next three weeks shall be able to dis
charge at least twenty two-horSe teams.
The greatest drawback now labor under is the
difficulty in obtaining corn and forage, and trans
portation for the salt. / find it almost impossible
to get corn 1t is quite out of the question 10 make
an equal distribution Of tie salt for want of trans
portation.
The works at the point where the enemy made
their late rad are not yet running on account of
delay in getting the pump and engine repaired. l
hope to get them started in the early part of next
week. The cost of repairing will amount to about
$4,000.
Ny impression is, that salt will be very scarce
and very high before the next pork killing season.
At least three fourths Of the private works on this
coast have long since suspended, on account of
scarcity and difficulty in obtaining supplies and
labor, and the long distance they have to haul wood
These diff 'ulties and obstacles increase every dav
The present market price ($25,) will not induce
them to resume their work.
There are now employed at and for the works
about 27O men. OF this number, about 40 are per-
nanently diseased, and the greater part of their
time unfit for service At the time took charge
of the works there were AGO names on the roll
about 100 have died, been discharged, and taken
by the enemy. The present force is hardly sufi
Gent to carry on the whole of the works These
are always more or less unsvodably absent-some
on accoun: of sickness-while others, especially
married men, who have families entirely dependent
on them for support have to go occasionally to look
after and provide for them, and get clothing for
themselves. If the works continue, cannot spare
another man.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
D. G. WORTH,
Salt Comnlr.
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For the Standard

-.. . -. e. . ni p. . For the Standard
Glorious News-No blood to be shed in Yad-
..... ..--ai kin County. '
Mr. EDITOR Gov. Vance is coming to this
County to prevent the shedding of blood and 10
subdVe the disLoyal mooement here. Well, the
Governor will have hard job of it. There is disaf-
fiction in this County but it is no to wholesome
laws nor to the soldiers families nor to the ndepen
dence Of the Southern Confederacy, but to the
course of the Governor himself He is one thing
to day. another thing 70 morrow-any thing to get
votes There are enrolling officers in this County
daily enlisting the people. By the first Thursday
in August the enlisted men will be well drilled and
they will march to the ballot boxes, mot With con-
fused noise and garments rolled in blood" but
quietly and firmly, and there deposit their weapons
These viii be tickets for w: W. Holden Gov.
Vance may call on President Davis for aid be may
tell4his vulgar anecdotes, he may mimic Mr.. Pen
nington' selling lemonade land stick of candy
thrown in" bat it will not do. The people are
tired of him. When he comes, would say to him,
"renew your stock Of anecdotes, if you have not
already got full supply-for the ladies of Yadkin
will not be there to hear you, it is too serious
thing to listen to such slang" | think it would
be good thing II Esquire 7. O. Hauser and Doc.
Henry Wilson would let their little darkeys go and
hear the Governor They have q great many Of
them, and thsy are very smart So much so that
if drunken man passes along that way, and they
see him Keeling and totering, they get TO mImicing
him and he never gets drunk again after that. As
the Governor will have to 60 up there to get some-
thing to eat for all the taverns closed in Yad
kinve, it may be the darkeys will get to mimicing
his anecdotes aud he will become disguised and
quit them. / hope so. -.
The Governor has perhaps heard of backsliding,
but be thinks that he can slide any way. But true
men don't bold with backsliders-so the Governor
will have to slide out of the Palace back to Bum
combe, where he can get plenty Of ice in his
"sweetened liquor" az . ga.
think when he comes III go and hear him, but
if he sees this be will give me fits" &C..
PINEKNOT
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To His Ezeslleney, Gov. z. B. VANCE

To His Ezesllcney, Gov a. B. VANCE
.... .--, -, .. ...t Is Raleigh, NJ o.
FED DEAR SIR:-The enemy landed at one Of the
State Salt Works, on Mssonboro' Sound last night,
in force estimated at 100 to 100 men, They were
not discovered till within 30 yards of the works.
Immediately, on landing they made prisoners OF
every one they could, and set FIRE to the works.
They attempted to destroy the pans by throwing
shells into the furnaces. They did but little dam
age in this way-not breaking pan, and displaeing
but one. The sheds over the works being dampen.
ed by the steam from the boiling pans, burned
slowly, and we're soon extingushed, after the de.
parture of the enemy. The chief damage done was
to the steam pump and engine. They are badly
damaged; and il will take time to repair them
and get them in position again. If | could pump
water to-day, two thirds of the works could be run.
The blacksmith shop, wagon shop and tools, and
stables were entirely consumed. Mules and horses
were not injured. l..ai gov -a. -t'' o.. d u.
Forty.seVen men were missing this morning Of
this number but one, so far as can learn, is even
suspected of having willingly gone l mention this
latter fact for the reason that learn it is rumored
and understand believed by the Commanding Gen
eral, that they Scere glad Of the chance to go. l
have just returned from the works, and have thor
oughly en9ured into the matter, and am fully con-
WINGED that they were forced to go. Imay be mis-
informed The landing sudden and unlocked
for, that the alarm could not be given in time for
the men to escape. Some of those who did escape
were fired on. . H..t 81. ~ de-" -.
l enclose communication from Gen. Whiting, re.
ceived during my absence TO day. have not been
able to see him since my return. If l am required
TO comply with this direction, it will be equivalent
to putting stop to the. works! 1t is impossible,
with the means at my command to move and run
the works on the Cape Fear TO advantage. The ex-
perence have already had in boating water, salts.
hes me that it will not do to make salt on large
scale, on the Cape Fear river. '! s.r o. .i"'
The fats have built aud am now building for
carrying wood through the sound to the works. are,
so far, working tony satisfaction and will enable
Inc to dispense with a large number Of my teams,
and diminish the cost Of the salt.
My opinion is, that 1t would be better to entirely
discontinue the works, rather than move them to
the Cape Fear river. What shall do? .' q '.'
Your most obedient servant
D. &. WORTH,
.g Salt Comrn'r.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF CANDIDATES.


NA.-In compliance with the WISHES of many friends,
announce myself candidate for the office of Governor
of NorthCaroua at The election to be held on the first
Thursday in August next.
Ny principles and views, as Conservative after the
sraest Sect well known to the people of the State
These principles and views what they have BEEN
They will moi be changed.
am not disposed time like this, TO invite the peo-
pie from their empoyments and add to the excitement
which prevails in the public mind, by baranguing them
for their votes. We need all energies the
common enemy. and To provide of subsistence for
troops in the field and the people at home. Let the
people go calmly and firmly to the polls and for the
men of their choice will cheerfuy abide their decision
whatever it may be.
IL elected will do everything in my power TO promote
the interests the honor and the glory of North Carolina
and to secure an honorable peace. W. W. HOLDEN.
June q, 1864. 3l-te
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Report on the Condition of Government Cot.
ton contiguous 10 the Mississippi and its tri.
butarIes.
.' TREASURY DEPARTMENT G. S. A.,
- Richmond May 10, 1864. {
Hon. THOMAS s. BocOcK,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives ::
T SIR: Ia compliance with the resolution passed
by the House of Representatives, on the 9th in
slant, have the honor to transmit copy of the
report dated April 9th, 1864, made by J. D. B. De-
Bow, Esq, General Agent of the Produce Loan for
the State of Mississippi, on the condition of Gov
eminent cotton contiguous to the Mississippi and
its tributaries.
G., c.. G. MEMMINGER,
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SRalI-1BRfkll[ SlQHuaGu.
WoMAN's HEART.

- A." Alas! that man should ever win . ~
So sweet a shrine to shame and sin,
AS voman's heart" L. E. L.
Say, what is woman's heart "a thing
Where all the deepest feelings spring;
A harp whose tender chords reply
Unto the touch CT harmony;
d, world, whose fairy scenes are traught
With all the colored dreams Of thought;
A bark, that will stlll bliudly move
Upon the treacherous seas Of Love.
What is its love Pa .ceaseless stream,
A changeless star, an endless dream;
A smiling flower, that will not die;
"a beauty-and q mystery"
It's storms as light as April showers;
Its joys as bright as April flowers;
Its hopes as sweet as summer air,
And dark as winter its despair
What are its hopes g-rainbows that throw
A radiant light whereer they go
Smiling when Heaven is o'ercast,
Yet melting into storms at last,
Bright cheats that come with syren words,
Beguiling it like summer birds; d,
That stag while nature round them blooms,
But flee away when winter comes.
What are its hates "a passing froTn,
A single weed mid blossoms sOwn,
That never fourishes there long;
A harsh note in an angel song;
A summer cloud, that all the while
Is lighted up by a sunbeam's smile; 3D.
A passion, that scarce hath part
Amidst the gems of woman's heart.
What, then, is woman's heart Pa thing
Where all the deepest feelings spring;
A harp, whose tender chords reply
Unto the touch, In harmony;
a world, whose fairy scenes are fraught,
With ali the 1ul0red 1reams Of thought;
A bark that still would blindly move
Upon the treacherous seas of Love-.
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For the Standard.

Mr.. HOLDEN MANY Conservative citizens of
Granville offer the following ticket to represent the
County in the next Legislature: For the Senate,
Robert A Jenkins Esq For the Commons, DR..
Eugene Grisson, Capt Ed. B. Lyon, and Richard
W. Harris, Esq. We hope these gentlemen will
allow their names TO be run. We can recommend
them as true and reliable Conservatives de-
Tenders of civil liberty, and the advocates of speedy
and honorable peace MANY VOTERS.
June 26, 1864
H Pr-6ress please copy.
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June so, 1854.


THO THE VOTERS OF BURKE, CALD.
Il WELL, AND MCDOWELL COUNTIES-My name
having been announced cal ddate to represent the
Senatorial District Composed Of the above named Counties
in the ensu ng General Assembly, and having partially
con>ented 10 be candidate in the Cad we'll county
(wh oh is entitled to the candidate this pursuance of
understanding her, tOfnre existing between the cDun-
tes did not bring forward of her citizens and
having been just informed By friend that the citizens of
said COUNTY public meeting assembled have nominal cd
Gen s. F. Patterson, therefore feel il be nv dury 10
say to friends many of whom in both the Vance
aud Holden wings of the Conservative party that do
not desire to be considered ddae for the position
which they desire me to occupy. 81
TOD K. CALDWELL.
MorgantOn n. c., June 80. ls64. aS-lt
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Balance $5O,O95 67
The works have produced for the year ending
3Oth April, 1864, g. 900 bushels of salt, which has
been sold average of S775 per bushe of 90 lbs
The following comparison with the average Will
mington market price for the same period, will
show saving to the people of the State Of $697,-
500:
1000 bushels salt at $40, average
market price, $1,17S. 900 90
$4,000 bushels salt at 1915, 4S0,5OO 90
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NAMP 2DN. C.. INFANTRY. LIME 21TH

EAMP I'd N. c. INFANTRY, JUNE 9TH I,
" 1854. To the Citizens of WIyRe LbuhtU " g. BY
request announce self candidate represent you in
the Senate of your next General Assembly. If elected
shall endeavor your interest; if shall
cheerfully abide your decision.
am your ob't, servantt &c,
W. T FAIRCLoTH.
June 80, 1854. 33-te
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TIO THE PEOPLE OF RUTHERFOR0
Il AND POLK COUNTIES: Fellow Citizens | az
nounce myself candidate to represent the people Of Rub
ertord and Polk in the House Of Commons of the DeI
General Assembly My principles and views are those
Conservative latter the straitest sect" am for 81
honorable peace by negotiations and hold that is h
duty of the representative to be verned BY the wo
constituents If elected will do all in my power to ssr
you and and brave soldiers and secure an honor
BILE peace JAMES W. ADAMS
June q, 1864. 26-tdpd.
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ITO THE PEOPLE OF THE 5OTH SEM,

ITO THE PEOPLE OF THE 5OTH SEM,
IL TORlaL DISTRICT, NURTH-C kOLINA-FT
Low CITIZENS AND SOLDIERS At the gent solicitation
of many Conservatives of the District announce myE
candidate to represent the Counties of Clay Chercs
Macon, Jackson and Haywood in the Senate Of The usT
Legislature of the State.
1t is not possible for any to foresee what measure
may come before the Legislature of the State at its u
session, what the of war may make b
the protection of the State and the security Of the pe
but ON all the measures that may come before that bor
SHALL f eected) be advised by consult and act Wihth
Conservative party of the State and with the view
curing Negotiations, and honorable peace am srt
CoDser aiVe T. NJ. HENRY
Franklin, N e.. June 2ns 1884 3O-tdpd
~ Progress and Henderson TS5nes copy
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June %, Is.


a SHE AND ALLEGHANY.--CAMP 5Slh
n egimenI, n. e. Vols near Marietta Ga June H.
1874. fosc Citizens and Sold IF the Gyunties of 4shs
and AthghGRy:-Havng been unanimously nominated as
candidate bv COMPANY to represent the people of
aforesaid C1untiesn the Legislature of North Caro-
lima in the House OF Commons take this method of max
ing kpown TO the eOpe the fact that accept the nom ma
ton have also received many letters from nv friends
in the various portions of The Counties soliciting me
to hec"me udidate would be pleased attend The
different precincts Of the Counties bere the election but
as the enemy are LOw confronting line of battle"
fear shall not be able to meet you only ask YOU fe
lOw-citzens while the Candidates at home addressing
you and soliciting you for your votes remember that
am in the field with your sons and brothers, defending
ur homes your fre-sideS, and your all And TO YOU
my bIoiher comrades in arms who have manifested Jour
confidence so strongly in permit return to Won
my most grateful acknowledgements If elected shall
do every thing in my power to bring about speedy and
honorable peace and promote the general interest if de-
teaied, shall willingly remain where have So long been
in defence of my country praying fur. the happy day
when independence may be acknowledged ali of us
may be permitted to return to homes enjoy the re
ward Of our sufferngs.
am, felow.citizens and brother comrades in arms,
your humble servant, CALVIN ELLER
Capt Comd'g Co. l., 5sth Regt N Vols.
June q, 1854 l6-wte.
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ITO THE VOTERS OF MOORE AND
u MONTGOMERY announce myself a cdndldaeb
represent the people of Moore and Montgomery Counts
IN the next Senate of North Carolina. My principles m
Conservative after the stratest Sect and are we'll KNOW
to all who know me. shall explain them more fuIyG
the proper time -t"-GsJ A. BARRETT
Carthage May 18th, 1864 - 81 I'D
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Total,

Instructions 10 District and County Agents.
Produce LOAN OFFICE, !
Columbus, Mss, April 4, 1864. {
SIR: You are requested to examine carefully in.
to the condition Of Government cotton in your
county. list of which is enclosed, aud report to
this office the facts.
Should the cotton be found insecurity sheltered
or otherwise neglected, in bad condition, it is
expected that you will notify the parties having
charge Of it to give the same immediate attention,
under their contract to take due and proper care
of the cotton"
Should the said parties, after reasonable notice.
not take the necessary steps for the preservation
OF the cotton, you are empowered TO have the mat
ter attended to, at the expense of the Government
and your duplicate vouchers will be paid 10y me-
In such cases, the parties will be held liable for the
cost except under circumstances of a very peculiar
character.
What the Government expects is, that its cotton
will be sheltered from the weather and from cattle
and where the bagging or rope have been removed
by unauthorized parties or depredators that the
party in charge Of it shall replace the same with
boards and hoops, and where buildings are injured
cause them to be repaired
Agents are requested to ascertain and report all
the facts connected with alleged loss of cotton from
Dire, or any other cause, and in rebuilding will use
boards and hoops.
In cases where cotton is left upon abandoned es
tateS, the agent WILL if no arrangement can be made
to plnce 1t in charge OF some neighbor, cause the
cotton to be removed to a secure location, taking
the receipt of responsible party, who will under.
take its custody.
Agents will report to me at least twice a month,
IN detail j. D. B. DEBOW,
General agent Produce Loan.
This circular is but reprint with some emen-
datlons of previous circulars sent from this Office
is published also, In the leading papers circula-
ting in Mississippi.
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no THE SOLDIERS AND CITIZENS

TNO THE SOLDIERS AND CITIZENS
L (VOTERS) OF NASH COUNTY, announce NY
self q candidate for a seat in the House Of commons
at the ensuing election in August. As it will be i'm
possible t'r me to see you all between and the first
Thursday in August take this nehnd of making known
TO you my prIucipes and views" l am in favor of al
honorable peace it possibly be obtained
and think that efforts should ha been made long 10
stop this cruel, bloody and desolatng
was never secessi0nist-always opposed those who
said secession would be peaceabe if had heg
would pay the expenses with ten cents and wipe up all
the blood with a pDcket-handkerchief | am not d
1.-The last d"lar and last man gentry. thought and
still think the people have the right to hold meetings to
consult together for Tire promotion of their interests
am onpossf 10 the sUspeHEiOH Of the Ur of kdbqs eOrp
and placing the schole OtOer Of the country in hand Of
one man 10 short Conservative Of the straes
an out and out through and through up and down
Conservative and peace man IL you elect promise
not to- vary hairs breadth from the principles of the
great and growing and glorious Conservative party.
Your humble servant and friend
JAMES D. MATTHEWS.
June 9, 1864. 27-te.
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ITO THE VOTERs OF BERTIE COUNTY,

w THE VOTERS OF BERTHE COUNTY.
FELL0w-IITIzENs: Il Candidate for a seat i'd lbs
House OF Commons in the next Legislature of NOrthCs
DINA In cunning before you for re election to seat
Wncn you have elevated me for six years succesSon
trust you need 30 proof that have at heart ony what
conceive 10 be for The best interest comnaOa country
IL elected shall permit no opportunity pass without
giving my support to all measures that WILL my opn
lon promote the honor dignity, and prosperity the
State am, sincerely, your feIOw-citizen,
Z. T. HENRY.
Colerain, BERTHE Co, June 20, 1864. SU-te.
PfOgress please copy.
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~ Gapt. T. W. RITTER, a candidate for re. eIec.
on 10 the House Of Commons from the County of Moore
Nay ~, lse4. no "a
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GRANVILLE COUNTV-M CoMDI1

GRANVILLE COUNTY.-IN COMPLJ.
~ anee with solicitations I cannot disregard an
nOunce to the voters of Granville that nv name is
them tor election to seat in the Commons branch Of the
next legislature and that solicit their votes Arb lgb
am conservative Though not ultraIsI shall make
no party Pledges consider it the duty of IeosIaior
slate with eye to the honor welfare Of the State
ana The best interests Of the people and to tie isss
June IS, 1854. % ,3
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SALT COMMISSIONERS OFFICE,
Wilmington, W. O., May 6, 1864

To His Ereellency, Gov. z. B. VANCE:
DEAR SIR Il submit to you the following report
Of the state and condition of the State Salt Works,
this place. also the products of the works for
the year ending April S0th, 1864:
Cash on hand, $1S,S23 "a
Cash in hands of agents, $4,000 90
Cash due from county agents $4,000 IL
400 bushels salt on hand at $13, o. 400 90
Corn and forage on hand 1000 90
Bacon, 900 lbs. on hand at $3.50, 1880 90
1000 cords wood cut, .... $4,000 90
50 mules and horses, wagons harness, ~.
&c, $3.50 each, 1920 90
40 of steamer ~. R. Grist and fats,
cost IS months ago, $500 90
Two lots, smiths tools, carpenters
tools, &c, .... . 1000 90
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EELLOW.CITIZEN EMS OF ANDOLPH
II COUNTY:-l all q cSnd date represent you in the
House Of Commons in the General Assembly Of North
Carolina
My affairs such that il will not be practicable for me
TO visit the different precincts of the County before the
election. A..
think every candidate should let the people know his
position.
In politics, am Conservative after the straitest sect
am in favor of the great principles forth by Gov
Brown Stephens, aud Holden. voted for Christian and
Leach for Congress. will for any man for any
position who is n" in favor Of negotiating for an honora
Bile peace If elected promise to give every measure
that before the Legislature my careful ion
and do what think best for the people of Randolph 10
all cases shall endeavor to carry the wishes of nv
constituents JOEL ASHWORTH,
June 80, 1864. S9-tepd
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$6y1,6UU %
If you add to this the surplus of means on hand
after reimbursing the treasury and Glso the follow
ing property, which is not included in statement of
assets it will show balance in favor of the works
OF $794,595 CT
Balance brought down, $6975OO
Balance Of assets, 5O,O95 81
lG0 salt pans, cost, 10000 90
2 pumps ard engines, cost, $500 90
3 wood fats and material
for four more, 1900 90
Tools, fixtures and material
including 7O,OOObrick, 1000 90
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I'D ANDOLPH AND ALAMANCE..-WE'
H requested to annOnn ce DIR. THOMAS BLACK,
Of Randolph candidate to represent RaDdO ph and
Aamance in the Senate of the next Legislature. III
Back is a tried and true Conservative.
June ~, 1864 30-td.
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VADKIN COUNTY.-WE ARE AUTHOR.
u lied and requested To announce A. C. COWLES as
Conservative candidate for reelection to the House of
Commons from the County of Yadkn.
June q, 1854. 8I-te