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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-08-03
WHOLE NUMBER 1924.
The Latest News.W

ine petersburg Express of TnaI ~ last says:
Officers and others in posissss ta, know, have
become either such indifferent sen, ss, or positive
'".knownothings," :. ip.regard -;.sd ters along the
lines, thatst is no easy task now yo get up an
article from the 'front.'" Yesterday all our en-
quires for information from that di ,etion met with
the almost universal response, Eething whatever
OF interest tranfpiring along the lines today" So
lar as city ears could judge, yesterday was one
among the dullest days in warlike hetters that we
have experienced, since the siegefef Petersburg,
commenced. But We have positive Information that
there was some picket firing yesterday, and that
occasional mortar shell found its way into the
trenches on both sides of the lins I'VE could learn
Of no casualties on our side, and We have no means
d ascertaining what damage was done among the
enemy. but until informed to the contrary, we can
at least indulge the hope, thati1 abell we're made
to kill and MAIN, and this is the peculiar Office
OF the minnie also, some of the invaders were, by
yesterdays operations either placed under the sod
or entered upon the hospital list"
The Eeprew does not place any confidence in the
report of Gen. Grants death:
We had hoped, and so stated in our last that
Atlanta had been relieved by the late battle It
appears, however, that the enemy are near enough
to shell the place, and that the Railroads north and
south OF it have been seriously damaged.
We give below the latest dispatches from the dai-
ly papers. 49, .,'
Later from the Neftk.
RICHMOND, July 27-Baltimore papers of the 26th
confirm the defeat Of Crook and Averill, near Win
chester on Sunday last The fight lasted nearly the
whole day. The Federal troops were forced to re-.
treat to Hafper's Ferry, where Hunter Joined them
and took command Averl lost all of his artillery.
1t is reported that Averill and Milligan are killed
kilograms from Georgia, though not claiming q
victory at Atlanta on Friday, d6 Hot concede de-
feat: McPherson's death is officially reported.
Sherman estimates his loss at two thousand and
the Conlederates at seven thousand.
conspiracy has been discovered in Missouri,
having for it's object the formation of North Wes
tern Confederacy.
Several prominent citizens Of St. Louis have been
arrested.
Gold 259.
From Petersburg.
Petersburg, July 27.EThe prediction Of the
Ph,ladelphia Inquirer of the 22d seems likely to
river
Hancock's I'd corps, which was in our front few
days ago, and have gone there and perhaps other
Yankee forces
An engagement occurred there to day, but full
particulars have not transpired.
The l1th corps of the Yankee army have appear.
ed in front of our lines at Bermuda Hundreds.
All comparatively quiet, though GRAFT is still
digging. -:
A citizen of California was sent in our lines un
der flag of truce yesterday, on private business.
The press telegram of the 25th should have read
Grant is strengthening his left, which rests near
the Weldon Railroad, and mining on our left-his
right, in front of Petersburg.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-08-03
BY One.

The tickets for Governor in times past were white
Fit franchise forreemen, printed pure to the sight
But, hoping to spot every "anti-Vance fellow"
Party tools had them changed hit. dirty dog yellow
'Tis well for all dirty tricks please "bunkum
shoman,
And Vance votes to suit should follow like omen
But soon may the day come when the ballot wei
see,
Again in its purity, by frseaeu made free.
FY ANOTHER
In former days all tickets were white,
The paper pure in color;
But Gov. Vance, unhappy wight, .
Now introduces yellow.
All thus explodes the game. of Bragg ~
The Governor hoists the sick mans flag
By ANOTHER.
Here is Zebuloa Vance,
Who, to strengthen his chance,
Orders tickets Of buff and of yellsw;
By the yellow, he's sick, -
And the buff's q mere trick,
And the rebuff will certainly follow.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-08-03

"When the urclean spirit is gone out Of 3 man,
he walketh through dry places, soaking rest, and
hndeth none. Then he saith, will return into my
heouse from whence came out; and when he is
Come he 6ndeth it empty, swept, and garnished.
Then goeth he, and taketh with himself seven other
spirits more wicked than himself, and they enter
and dwell there and the last state of that man is
worse than the first"
1t is even SO with those Conservatives who have
renegaded and joined the secessonists. If they
had no devil before, they have seven now. Gov
vance and his Stallfederate minions about Raleigh
hate the true Conservatives and the friends of peace
with much more bitterness than do even the origi.
nal secessionists. Their "last state" is infinitely
worse than their first.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-08-03

Suppose Gov. Bragg was to declare himself for
Holden, wouldn't Holden think he was . wonder
fully smart man i-Gresns6or0 Patriot.
Not a bit Of it. We should hear such declara-
ton with unfsigned sorrow. We do not want the
vote of President Davs's sub dsspot in North Car
olina If our election depends on the votes of such
as Gov Bragg, then we do not wish to be cleo
ed. But the Patriot conesses in theahove extract
hat Gov. Bragg is for Gov Vance. Of course the
liter suits the former. He is his choice for Gov
rnor We thought so. Birds Of feather flock
ogether."
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-08-03

But at the same time, We think it is much more
creditable to free citizen to 60 to the polls and
vote an open tickst-Conssruetiva
If you really think so, Mr. HYMN, why did you
print those colored tickets for Gov. Vance! Was
it not to detect and punish those who might vote
= white ticket, the presumption being that such
persons had voted against Gov. Vances What n.y.
;pocrisy lin one breath you declare for the open
ballot, and in the next you take steps to detect
those who may vote against your candidate.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-08-03

CHHA.-The propaganda is making great efforts
=" 'ols land large number Of catechsts and
svporteurs are there, superintended by twenty one
'Nnops. In one part cf the Province of Pekin,
bbseosng to Bishop Navarro nearly $4,000 ndels
4 e, oeen converted to the Roman Catholic faith.
An,S,aSs!e sse Missionary, attached to the Vicariate
own Hns Sl OF western Tche-Ly, writes that in his
1lssGstian 1sos iiies we're to be found now there are
ian settleEents.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-08-03

The LAST CHANCE FOR PEAcE.-If Gov. Vance
should be re elected the last chance for peace will
have departed. Every vote for Vance is vote for
perpetual war. Elect him, and he will be Jefferson
Davis, Junior, for the next two years. Every male
from is to go will be called out and placed in the
army: The ha6sas corpus will be again suspended,
and civil liberty Will exist only in the memories Of
the people. Defeat him, and earnest anxious,
persistent steps will be taken for peace and Gov.
Vance himself having been made to feel his depend
ence on the people, will act for the remainder of his
term with more moderation and justice than be has
evinced of late. Remember, there Diu be no ground
to hope for peace If Vance should be re elected.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-08-03

The OFFICE HOLDERS AGAINST TIE PEopLE-We
learn on the best authority, just go to press
that With some few honorable exceptions every
Stallfederate and Confederate officer in this com.
munity is resorting to all sots Of means to induce
the soldiers who vote here today Thursday to
vote for Vance Threats, persussions, intimidation,
every thing is brought to bear on these battle scar
red veterans We learn that even the negro wait.
ers at one of the Hospitals are going about with
Vance tickets stuck in their hats =
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-08-03
..,.,r1CH;FRIDAY. JULY 20. 1854.

n-n,,c spsAK;Sc.-We are requested to give no.
,... ,b.t Co, J. P. H. Russ, the Conservative can
a;s.te s FIR Sheriff together with the other Conser-
1.,ivs candidates, will address the people at the
".n,bouse as in this City, on Wednesday night, the
ai Of August.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-08-03

L1BERAurY TO REFUGEES Col. j. NJ. Heck, Of
this city, the owner of Jones' Spring, we'll known
watering place in Warren county, tenders the use Of
the buildings and sufficient quantity Of fire wood.
free of charge to the refugees from Petersburg
This is indeed timely and liberal proposal. Were
. sizilar spirit every where manifested towards
those whom the brutality of the enemy has driven
from their homes it would greatly mitigate the
suferings and horrors Of this war.-B'S. tee0rasrs
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-08-03

We learn from friend in Wilkes that the Vance
Destructives in that County are denying the genu-
ineness of the letter of instruction from President
Davis to Mr.. Stephens, published by US recently.
There Is doubt of the genuineness Of the letter
1t was copied from the Fayetteville 06ssrpsr, of
July goth, 1858. ... g.. g..
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-08-03

Our forefathers fought for seven long years:
against King George for the privilege of voting
Our soldiers are Fighting and suffering now for this
privilege Argument persuasion, and even re-
qonstrance by friend, are all allowable and to be
expected; but beyond this no man and no public
officer can have right to 60. The employer, the
Governor, the President or the officer who endea.
vors to control the opinions Of the citizens by force
or who resorts to threats to carry the elections as
he wishes them to 60, is a tyrant and unfit to
breathe the air Of free country. Lot every citi.
zen vote as he pleases. This is all we ask. If our
elections are not free, then are We slaves already
and it matters little what may be the result Of our
conflict with Lincoln.
Go to the polls, fellow citizens, and vote as you
please Pay no attention to threats. The De-
structves with Gov Vance at their head are certain
to be defeated and in that event no officer will dare
attempt to punish you for the Independent exercise
Of your right Of suffrage for he will know if he
does, his turn to be punished for his tyranny will
come next.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-08-03
Grant,.

Grant rnmor one, and Grant is surely dead;
Grant rumor two, and Grant is living still;
Grant rumor three, and Grants pale ghost hath fled
Grant rumor four, and Grant no rumors kill.
Whereer he be, one thing We reckon sure, a.,
On blissful heights or Pluto's dreadful shore,
That Lee will find him, and his doom will seal
With Kissing shot and death dispensing steel.
Oh Grant US this, auspcious, fixed Fate,
Lest Grant arise, and vengeance come too late.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-08-03

The wisdom of Gov. Browns opposition to uni
versal conscripton IN Georgia is now beginning to
be seen. Had Gov. Brown acquiesced in this
dangerous measure, Georgia would not today have
her twenty thousand State troops in the field for
tho protection of Atlanta-they would be scattered
between Virginia and Louisiana where his call could
not be heard and Georgia would be helpless.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-08-03

FENCE MEN.-This is no time to be on the fence
in politics. The issue is Peace or War. Cav
Vance is for both, as his speeches and organs prove
He is for war in one breath until very hot place
gets very cold, and in the next he says he is the
strongest peace man in the State. Therefore, those
who may vote for him will effect nothing-they will
simply throw their votes away.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-08-03

w,rr CouxrY.-We continue to hear the most
cheering news from the canvass in Wake County
I ~; sverv Conservative 60 to the polls and vote,
I - ,ote The whole ticket. Remember, the true
Conservative ticket is for the Senate, Maj. Willie
n 1o,eo for the Commons, Green H. Afford, Cal
vin J. Rogers, and W. R. Richardson; Tor S0ef'n'
~, + P, II. Russ.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-08-03

!, But if so great a calamity should befall US, as
Inc election of Mr.. Holden the Yankees will look
upon 0 the result as great Northern victory-it
VIII vi be so claimed by the Northern newspapers
C0nser0atire, July 9th.
:, Remember that if Zebulon B. Vance shall be
slected Governor, the Yankees will claim it is an
nauoitabe sign that the Union sentiment is in the
sscehdancy in the heart of the Southern Confeder.
acy.- Roleigh Register, July %, 1862.
Try again, Mr. LYMAN.
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b. r. Moore. E.o.

One of the signs Of the degeneracy of the times
H. that no individual, however retired from public
life OR however gifted, however graced with tai.
ent ad virtue, can escape the envenomed shafts Of
the Ikrtizsns Of. power. Neither youth nor age is
respS Sfteds by these partizans They would even
dssced into the grave to crafty their depraved ap
petite for slander and defamation, and to please
those whose work they seem to do with as much
alacrity as if on each one of them there was COL
lar, with'ths inscripion-"G Gurth, the born thrall
Of Cedric, the Saxon" Soch characters abound
most in revelations just as. in freshets, decayed
and rotten wood rises to the surface. -
These remarks have been suggested by the recent
attack inthe Cosdsrats, Of this City, on the 10y
atty of B. F. Moore, Esq, simply because Mr.. Moore
deemed it his duty, on recent OCCASION to appear
before Judge Sander as counsel for several persons
supposed to belong to the red string party. We
shall! enter on no labored defence Of Mr.. Moore
sgainst this charge All his interests and all his
affections are with the South, of which he is na.
i've. He has son now prisoner in the hands Of
ihe enemy; and he has lost largely in negro prop
city by the advance Of the enemy into Mississippi
He has contributed literally of his means in aid Of
the soldiers in hospitals and elsewhere, and we
know that soldier never looks to him in vain for
relief when in distress. He is obedient to the laws
and prompt in paying his large taxes, both State
and Confederate Can it be possible that such
man is traitor. No. The charge is as false as
it is malicious and contemptible
We would rather be B. F. Moore in rags than
any one of his malicious reviers seated on throne
In the one case We should be poor and honest, and
should have good name as an inflexible defender
of liberty when liberty needed defenders; IN the
other we should be proud, revengeful, wicked, un.
:.appy, and the enemy and oppressor of our race.
We do not know how Mr.. Moore will vote on
Thursday next We have not asked him any ques-
tions on the subject and We have not heard him
say. We trust be viii vote. as he pleases. We
know he will Let every other citizen "go and do
likewise"
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-08-03

BRIDGES BeRNr.-Two bridges on the N. G.
Railroad have been burnt recently just beyond Lex
ington. The first one was burnt week before last,
and the other lover Aboots Creek) in the early part
of last week. 1t was evidently the work of yankee
emissares or tories: 1t is strange that the RalIosd
Company does not have sufficient guard to watch
their bridges and prevent these ncendiary acts 1t
simportant that transportation facilities should be
kept un1mpared just at this time, and Railroad Of
fcias guilty of gross negligence in not having
bridges properly guarded. They have enough men
exempted from military service to afford sufficient
guard at each bridge. 1t is not the duty Of the
Confederate or State authorities to attend to this
business, unless they had charge Of the Roads; hut
it is the duty Of railroad oficers.-Charlotts Dsm
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-08-03

Extract from letter from soldier, dated
PETERSBURG, July II, 1864.
"Tell Holden the princes and gentlemen Of this
army-that is, the privates-will vote for and stand
by him."
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-08-03

We learn on the best authority that R. H. Bat
tie, jr, Private Secretary to Gov Vance, has writ
.cn to the Mayor of Morganton by direction of the
Governor, stating that Mr.. A. Collie merchant
of London, with whom the State has had large
dealings, had placed twenty thousand dollars at
ne disposal of Gov. Vance, to be by him dstribu-
sed to the poor Of tho State and that Gov. Vance
.,as concluded to distribute this fund among ga
.so towns Of the Stater' Morganton has been Sc.
.rcted IS one Of his bene6ciaries, and the Mayor
las been requested to draw on Maj Devereaux for
.wo thousand dollars to be distributed among the
.oor of that town.
Why is it that "a few towns" are thus selected
by Gov Vance, to the neglect Of the different coun-
try neighborhoods of the States The fund was
intended for the sehols State not for particular To-
calities 1t is true soery locality is more or less
in want, and this furnishes the strongest reason
why this fund should be distributed widely and
generally Has the Governor a right, either in
morals or in law, to select "a few" favored
places in which to dispense this money! Why
did he not place it at the disposal of his own
County agents, or in the County treasures, II
be distributed by the County Courts, d.
pend upon it such msdirecton of this nd qbe
charity looks badly. 1t looks as if the Governor
was afraid that his connection with the fund would
not be sufficiently known in the County neighbor-
hoods before the election, if he gave it out to the
Courts or the County agents and SO ho gives it to
"a few towns" knowing that knowledge Of the
gift would come at once to the town voters, and
thus aid in his re election. But the answer of the
honest voter who has made up his mind. will be-
"Your money, and your charities, and your special
favors perish with you intend to vote as please
My right Of suffrage is every thing to me and to
my family in this crisis. and though am suffering
for the necessaries of life, yet gifts of money or
provisions cannot purchase my vote"
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-08-03
Terms or THE STANDARD.

The terms of the tsaadara are Us '0l'0"S' e,
sen,i-Weekly. SIX MONTHS
&c three months,
Weekly paper, SIX MONTHS
three months,
-, a,rsrnnent through its financial agents, and the
us coroorations and trading men. having estimated
confederate bills at twothrds of their value
D' -. compelIed to do the Persons sending hVe
hills will be credited for twohrds OF their face and
and no. bills due the oce can hereafter be PAL
~ ave at such discount. Twos and ones and new
issue preferred. ..,s s,,,.,, ,., .ouo,. often
1ous for first insertion and one dollar for eacn
H"e' ,nsartou The very large circulation OF the
,.d renders it valuable medium for advertising
Money srnt by Express at our FISK.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-08-03
Extract from letter to the Editor the of Stand
WEBSTER, July Dad, 1864.

WEBSTER, July 22d, 1864.
"The canvass is going on in this Senatorial Dis
let, and the prospect is very aattering for Gen.
snry and yourself D. W. Siler, of Macon, has
zen brought out with the view of defeating Gen.
enry, but the true Conservatives are unit and
nave no fears"
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-08-03

e Extract from letter to the Editor of the Stan.
dard dated
Snow Hill, July 25, 1864
"The Conservatives Of Greene are unit for you,
and you are gaining daily in Pitt and Lenoir."
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1864-08-03
Extract from letter to the Editor Of the Stand.

DALLAS July 90, 1854.
"Please send me lot of tickets. am satisfied
We will need good many. If Gov. Vance made
one vote here by his speech have yet to hear it.
Our candidates IN Gaston are, for the Commons,
Lawson A. Mason for Sheriff, Andrew Long,
Both for Holden"
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1864-04-06

of the briggs keel was felt, and the next
instant there came crash which sound
ed high above the roar Of the elements,
and the heavy mast went sweeping away
to the leGward followed By large portions
of the iilfatsd vessels cargo and wreck.
Shrek after shrek went up from those
doomed men, bat they were IN the grasp
of power that knows no mercy. The
Storm King took them for his own
The next moment a small party Of
wreckers came from the rocks and moved
along the shore 1t was strewn with
scattered fragments from the wreck, and
here and there tire nultilatcd and bruis
ed forms of the briggs crew. Among the
wreckers was Robert kintock, and eagerly
did he search among the ghastly corpsss,
as though thero was Que be was eager to
fnd. At length he stopped and stopped
over enc, upon the sholders of which
were two gold epuletS 1t was the cap
tain Of the brig-the murderer of his
father. The boy placed his foot upon
the body, and while strange light beam
ed from his eyes, and shudder passed
over bis countenance, he mutt>red:
"father you are amply revepGed"
Tie boy spoke truly. Fearful ia con-
ception and fearful in coDsummatiUn had
been the PILOTS REVENGE.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1864-04-06

JAMES B. CLAY AND HIS SLAVES
The late James B Clay,like most wealthy
shareholders, was very fond of ooas;ing Of
the attachment and devotion OF his bond
uen TO himself Not only were his slaves
well fed and we'll housed, bat they were
far happier than free people, and knew
and appreciated the inesiimable advsn.
tages of their position. They did not
want freedom, and wouldn't take it on
any terms. All they asked was to live
on the old plantation, and to end their
days under the easy yoke Of "Massa'
Clay.
Once upon time--some two or three
years ago-Nr Clay had e Quaker friend
from the North visiting him. and to whom
he expressed his usual confidence in the
attachment of his slaves. The Quaker
was IneEedulous, and SO Clay vauntingly
determined to put the matter to the test.
An old house slaVe-one who enjoyed
his confidence, aud who had always been
we'll treated, and who seemed TO entertair
a real affection for his master-Was called,
and entered the room.
Tom" sad Mr.. Clay, "herc's q gen
tlenian from the North who says you aud
the other boys are miserable here, and
want to be free You may go away from
home with him if you like"
The old negro was puzzled and almost
scared. He shook Lis head doubtingly.
"You are free, TEN, and can leave ne
if you want to" said tie master
The negro treubled with emoiion.-
At last, all excitement he cried "Are
you in earnest, massa? can l go North
aud be free?
"Yes, ifyou wan: to leave me and your
old home, Cou can 60"
"Iil go, massa. I'll 90 anywhere to
be free" Aud the old fellow was beside
hiu.self with JOY aud gratitude at his ez,
pected liberation.
This was not, however, what the slave.
Le!der wanted or expected He became
very angry, ordered the poor, crcdulous
slave away, and soon made his Northern
friend aware that his room was better
than his company. Of course Tenn wgs
never freed, but it is probable that Mr.
Clay was thenceforth less assured Of thc
affection Of his negroes for slave life.