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Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-02-01

More blood must be poured out, more treasure ex-
pended, more wretchedness endured, because JEFF
ferson Davis and Zebulon B. Vance are not willing
that peace shall be made though the intervention
of the States. Gov. Vance declared during his
campaign that he was better peace man than we
were; that he was q better peace man than Gov.
Brown, for that he had been more or less instru-
mental in inducing Gov. Brown to take the position
he then occupied that he so cordially approved
the sentiments of Mr.. Stephens that he could cheer
fully put the great seal of the State to his speeches
and letters ;-and he also told the people that his
policy would bring peace to them before the leaves
then green, should fall from the trees. How has
he redeemed these pledges? He is now as bloody
war man as the bloodiest war man in the Confed-
crate States. He cannot bear peace man. The
idea of State Convention, or of State interven-
ton, enrages him. He is afraid to trust the people
with their own affairs. He ignores the people
He is doing every thing in his power to bamboozle.
amuse mislead, and silence the Legislature now in
session. We repeat the question, will that body
tamely submit to the will of one man2 The eyes
of the people are upon them. The people want
Convention. They are determined to have Con-
vention. But we are answered, i've must wait
for some one of the cotton States to move" Must
oe still tollow the cotton Statess Must we drift to
our doom because the cotton States will not move?
But how can they move? They are subjugated,
and therefore powerless. And yet tive must wait
for some one of the cotton States to novel"
North Carolina is sovereign State-let her act for
herself She responsible to the cotton States,
or to the Yankee States, for what she may do. She
does not belong either to Jefferson Davis or to Zeb-
ulon B. Vance. The hand of the despot may be
raised against her. but to the despot who shall
strike her! Her chosen representatives arc now in
session in Raleigh. If they regard only two men,
or few men clothed with authority, they will par
lev and hesitate and fail to act; but if they re-
gard the will of the people, the cries of their suf-
fering and ruined country, and their own solemn
duty, they uM act, and act at once.
We learn on good authority that six Of the mem
bers of Congress from this State are in isvor OF
Convention, and that two others are almost per-
suaded " to take ground for it. Prompt action by
the Legislature would do much to strengthen the
hands of our members of Congress, as well as to
encourage the people and the soldiers.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-02-01

DEATH OF A. N. GoRHAN-We regret to have to
record the death Of A. M. Gorman, Esq, one of the
Editors of the Confederate. He died at his resi-
dence in this City, on Tuesday night last after a
brief illness, Of erysipelas. Mr.. Gorman was well
known to the public as Editor Of the Spirit Of tho
Age and afterwards as one of the Editors of the
confederate lie was an accomplished printer, and
wrote we'll for the press. He was kind-hearted,
amlable man, and his death Is much lamented by .
large circle Of friends
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-02-01

The Wilmington Carolinian, replying to the at.
tack made by Gov. Vance through his little image,
the Conservative, on Gen. Whiting, says:
ain our opinion, the vindication of the Governor
did not REQUIRE the introduction of General Whit
ings name or "persona habits into the columns
of puolic newspaper in any other way than
praise at such time as this-when he is unable to
defend himself-wounded, suffering, and helpless
prisoner in the hands Of the enemy. Much has
been said as to certain habits of General Whting's
Now we profess to be close an observer, and had
as many opportunities of observing General Whit
ing as the ordinary run Of men could possibly have
We have the advantage of many of our cotempora-
ries in this respect for we have met with General
Whiting in society, on duty, and almost every
where about Wilmington. We have, besides, been
inirlical to him-did not like the man-would have
liked at one time to find flaw somewhere in his
reputation, in order to pull him down, as we con.
sidered he had done us an injury. And yet we
never could find the General so much under the in
huence of spirits-ceestlal or terrestial-as to be
unfit for duty. In other words, we never saw
General Whiting intoxicated, though he might have
been sDhem company from Raleigh and other places
,ceae being entertained at his hospita6e board If
sucn was the case it is naughty to tell tales out of
school, especially in view ofthe relative eircum-
stances of the parties at the present time"
This attack on Gen. Whiting through the Con-
seroatios, was brutal thing. 1t was made at a
time, as the Caro1inian says, when he was help
less prisoner in the hands of the enemy" If made
sS all, it should have been made before. But the
public of this State have long since learned that the
staple of Gov. Vances speeches, and of many Of the
Editorials of his organ is private conversations and
scenes In private life.
The truth is, no Governor of sovereign State
ever knuckled to General as Gov. Vance for q
long time knuckled to Gen. Whiting. He allowed
Gen. Whiting in the early part Of the year 1864,
to appoint the Colonel of the 40th N. O. regiment,
and to deprive the officers Of that regiment of the
right to elect their field officers in papable viola
ton of an ordinance of the Convention which it was
his duty to enforce. We state this fact, and ehal
lenge contradiction. What it was that set Gov.
Vance all at once and so bitterly against Gen. Whit
ing, We do not know. He has had many good
time with the General, at his own house in Will
mington, and on board the Advance. We kno"
Gov Vance we'll. Under the guise Of good humor'
and jocularity which amuses, If it never instructs
he carries the greatest possible amount Of malice and
venom If he had the power, as he has the disposl
ton. it might be said of him as of Byren's Cor
sair-
"Aud where his froun of hatred darkly fell,
Hope whitening fled, and Mercy sighed farewell! u
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-02-01

SOLDIERS CAPTURED, KILLED, OR WOUNDED AT
Fort F1sHER.-The Wilmington Carolinian says
that Gen. Bragg is using efforts to obtain from the
federal Generals full lists of the captured, killed.
and wounded at Fort Fisher. We trust that the
lists may soon be obtained and published. Many
heart bleeds with the apprehension that those who
are SO dearly loved have been wounded or slain.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-02-01
RALEIGH: FRIDAY. JAN. 27. 1865.

The LEGIsLATURE.-We give to-day the proceed
ings of Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
In the Commons, on Thursday, no business of
importance was transacted The Senate was en-
gagged for the most part of Thursday in discussing
the subject of impressment Speeches were made
by Messrs, Dick, Ward, and others.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-02-01

We have on hand several communications, which
We will make room for at the earliest moment
among them "Moultrie," and Dialogue between
Gov. Vance and Conservative upon the Pool Res.
lutiOns."
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-02-01

We learn that Hon. R. s. Donnell, the Speaker
of the Commons, has been confined to his room for
several days past by indispositiou. Gen. W. E.
Mann presides over the Commons in the absence of
Mr.. Donnell
We were glad to see Mr.. Warren, who has been
confined to his room for several days by indsposi-
ton, u his seat on Thursday.
Mr.. Clapp, one Of the Commoucrs from Guilford,
was called home on Wednesday, by the intelligence
of the death of one Of his sons.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-02-01

. A SECRET SESSION, AND TIE REsULT.-The two
Houses of the General Assembly of this State were
in secret joint conference Tuesday evening last;
and it is understood that the result of their de-
liberations four commissioners, members of the
Legislature, have been sent to Richmond to ascer
tain the real condition Of things and what prospect
there is of peace The commissioners left for Rich
mond on Wednesday. They may be expected to
return on Tuesday or Wednesday next; after which
Convention may be called, or nothing may be
done, and the war may continue. Every thing ap
pears to be and uncertain Mr.. Blair return
ed to Richmond on the 22d His second visit, like
his first no doubt relates in some way to peace
1t is reported that Lincoln apprehends that foreign
powers will intervene far as to raise the blockade
and that he is disposed to come to terms of some
sort with the Confederates.
We are glad to see peace movements going on,
but we can perceive no sure ground for hope but in
State action. The States will be obliged to move
before permanent peace can be obtained, and the
sooner they move the better. Something may be
gained by sending commissioners to talk with Mr.
Davis, but We doubt it.
And so secret sessions on matters of the last i'm
portance are becoming fashionable in Raleigh
What was said, or what was done in the secret ses-
sion referred to- that the people of tile State ought
not to knou' If such things continue, and if the
war is to be prolonged indefinitely the people them
selves may hold meetings IN the open air, and dis.
pense with secret conlavcs both at Richmond and
|. Raleigh.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-02-01

In the course Of the debate in the Senate of this
State, on Tuesday last on the subject Of arming
the slaves, Mr. Hall, Of Hanover, SAID "he believed
the salvation of the Southern Confederacy depend
ed upon putting arm in the hands of the slaves"
If this be so, then the Southern Confederacy is
gone. If the only hope of saving it consists in
armlng and freeing the negroes, then there is no
are called upon to fight on and Eight it out!"
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-02-01
Superior Court of LaD,
Fall Term, 1854.
WILLIE GAIrHRR,
NOTICE!

UNHAT ON SECOND MONDAY OF FER
ruary next at the Courthouse door in Dobson Surry
Cosuty, will be sold
Three hundred pair. Of cotton and woofen
CARDS!
- h s. GliMER,
Co. Com.
Jan. Is, 1865 4-wtds,
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-02-01
For the Standard.


Mr.. EDITOR: What is legislative body in se-
cret session, but forge, whose workmen are en-
gagged in making manacles for the peoples limbs ?
If there be in State sovereignty anything more
than the name, it is surely high time for the State
6f North Carolina 10 nterpose her sovereignty be-
tween her people and despotsm.
ADVERSUS TYRANNIS.
Robson Co., JAN II, 1865.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-02-01

The Richmond Examiner of Saturday last posi-
lively states that Mr.. Seddon, Secretary of War;
has resigned. We hear rumors. of q thorough re-
organization of the Cabinet We fear it is too late
to be productive Of much good.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-02-01
STATE OF NORTH-CAROLINA.
CALDWELL COUNTY,

CALDWELL COUNTY,
Superior Court of Law,
Fall Term, 1864.
WILLIE GAIruRn,
rs. Attaehnaeht levied on land.
SAMUEL CURTIS,
I'm THIS CASE 1T APPEARING: TO THE
satisfaction of the Court that Samuel Curtis the de-
fendan has absconded concealed himself that the
ordinary process of law cannot be served upon him;
II is therefore ordered BY the Court That publication be
made in the Caroline Standard for six weeks notify
ing said defendant to appear at the next term of S
peor Court of Law TO be had for said County at the
Courthouse in Lenoir, the Sd Monday after the 4h
deur Judgment pro eontsso will be catered against
him.
Witness: R. R. WAKEFIELD,
Clerk of said Csur at cfce at session. the I'd Monday
after the 4th Monday in September 1854;
This January 18th, 1865.
Jan. 2s, 1865. 4-wst.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-02-01

We learn that the recent sleet in the Western
counties OF this State was very heavy. The trees
were broken in all directions rendering it difficult to
travel even on foot and horseback We learn that
the fruit trees were much injured.
Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1865-02-01

We shall publish in our next the speech of Mr.
Hanes, of Davidson, delivered on the occasion of
the Introduction of his resolutions in the House of
Commons. Extra copies of the Standard contain.
ing the speech can be obtained application at the
office
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-11-03
TRUCK MILK.

CHARLES j. PETERSON,
306 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-11-03
npv c00ns


| The Market has become settled; prices steady
with steady business doing. The drought il
the Eastern States has been relieved, and pro-
duction is going forward most rapidly The
demand from the South and West is good
Prints are active and firm. There is no pros.
pect Of stock accommodating. The scanty re.
ceipts are all wanted, and sales are moderate ON.
ly from want ofsupply. The demand for sheet
ings and shirting has been steady, and sufficient
TO absorb all the receipts, which still limited
A better supply is expected next month. Drills
are more active and have advanced Stripe
are les active, prices steady, stock small Dem
ims are in moderate demand. Ginghams are
in good request and steady. The greatest ac-
tivity prevails in moussclines de laine, which
are much wanted, of all qualities. They take
the place of prints to great extent, and are COM
paratively moderate in prices.
Shawls also have become very active Prices
are firm and stock light. Heavy fancy cassi-
meres are very brisk, at good and steady prices.
Dark colors are most wanted. Satinets are also
very active. Prices are buoyant and stocks
small. Flannels are much wanted, and firm.-
Blankets are rather lower. Foreign dress fab
RIGS are rather lower, especially the lower quail
ties. Choice styles of the finest qualities are in
good request. French merinos and delaines are
little less in price, and silks are more freely
offering. The market is rather OverstOcked, ex-
cept of fine woolens which are well sustained,
and are in good demand The sales at auction
of British, French, and German dress goods,
silks, shawls, cassimers, and fine cloths have
been large and attractive. The merinos aud de-
LANES ofsuperior style and manufacture fetched
good prices. Inferior goods are heavy.-M Y
Independent.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-11-03
CIRaulinRaA.

N
Next to "Godliness is cleanliness. If we
would be Cody people we must be cleanly
people. And if we would be heaLthy people
we must be cleanly people. So whether God
ly or healthy, we must be cleanly. More eau
tion and forethought is necessary at this season
of the year to see to it that everything about us
is clean and pure than at other times. Veget-
alton is dying and decaying the air is filed
with more impurities and poisonous vspors than
in midsummer. Our garden places send up
impure fumes, near our houses; our cellars are
more apt to become damp and unhealthy; our
barnyards are less pure than in hot weather,
they become damp and send forth impurities.
Let there be little care given to those things.
A small quantity of lime sprinkled about the
premises, little in the cellars, a quantity
around the out buildings would add much to
the purity of the atmosphere. 1t takes but a
moment to do it and much good is gained
Our streets might be greatly improved if a few
days policing was done on them. Our groceries
and saloons would add no little to their sweet
ness would the proprietors take little more
care just at this time in cleaning them. Plenty
of water end serub-brOoms are needfuI articles
in such places. Care On the part of all these
things and we will preserve healthy state Of
things among us.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-11-03
PRTERsON,s MAGAZINR.

We are in receiptof this popular Lady Mag
azine for December. 1t is splendid num-
Der. The principal engraving, Papa, Papa"
is one of great beauty. For many years "Pe-
terson's Magazine has had larger circulation
than any other monthly in the United States.
In 1866 it will be greatly improved: the read
ing matter toiH be increased, AND EACH NUMBER
WILL CONTAIN DoUBLE-SIzE STEEL FASHION
PLATE, ELEGANTLY ooLoRD, with from four to
six 6gures-making Peterson" the cheapest in
the world. The terms will remain too dollars
year to single subscribers. To clubs it is
cheaper still, viz: five copies for $500, eight
copies for $l2.0O, or fourteen copies for $4,000.
Toevery person getting up club, Cat these
rates the Publisher will send an extra copy
gratis. Specimens sent (if written fOr) to those
wishing to get up clubs.
Address, postpaid,
CHARLES j. PETERSON,
~ 306 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-11-03
A COURSE OF LECTURES.

We notice that in nearly every city, and in
many of our towns and villages, arrangements
have been made for a full course of literary
lectures, during the coming winter evenings
Why cannot we have such course in Fremont?
Our town is large enough to support six or
eight lectures WELL 1t is not too late yet to
secure lecturers. There is no way in which an
evening can be spent more proftably by all
who have any interest in this matter.
A series of literary and scientific lectures is
what is needed by our young people especially.
What will be done? We sincerely hope this
matter will receive the attention of those most
competent to inaugurate such movement.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-11-03
GRANT AND SHERMAN

Mr. w. A. Stevens late of the Commercial
institute at Oberlin, is Agent for Headly's His
tory of Generals Grant and Sherman. This is
a very interesting and attractive work. The
engravings are fine, and the steel plates of the
different generals are of the highest order.
To compliment the writings of the author of
this work would only be to say what every body
knows to be true. We feel confident Mr.. Ste
vens will find through the county many who
want this work, which narrates the history of
two such noble warriors as Grant and Sherman.
We understand that Mr.. Stevens is also one
of our finest elocutionists, and at an early day
intends giving a reading at this place.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-11-03
HIGH RENTS IN RlCRMoND.

The Richmond Wig tells hard .storys
about exorbitant rents in that city. For
example, two one-story brick stors that cost
but $500 each, were rented before the
bricks were laid, for $3.50 each! Also, a
row of shanties two rooms deep and built
of upright plank, were held at an anusl
rental Of 5000 each. The Wing says that
mechanics are compelled to pay half their
wages, for rent and live on dread and water
to make out the expence of the year.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-11-03
Exchange Bank of Clyde-A Swindling Op.
Ef.. Grafton,

Grafton.
About the first of June last three men arrived
in the town of Clyde, and gave out that they
would opena Banking House in that village.
No person knew them or where they came from.
A room was rented and fitted up in good style
for the transactions of fiscal matters. The gen
tlemen sought to ingratiate themselves into the
good will and affections of the citizens A
huge Iron Safe was received and placed in the
room, and sign stuck out bearing the names
of"R. Vanbroklin, W. H. Perry and = Ward;
Exchange Bank" and the institution commen-
ced operations. Money did not appear very
plenty with them. Deposits did not come in
as they anticipated. A few drafts we're sold
which were promptly paid by houses on which
they were drawn. 1t was very seldom that pa
per could be discounted, even US. Bonds could
not be cashed by them. In such a state of
there might be game of swindle not far off.
The latter part of September John d. Will
cox, (also unknown) came and bought out the
Exchange Bank. With him money appeared
to be more plenty. Some drafts were taken by
Clyde men. A soldier deposited for safe keep
ing $50. In about three weeks Mr.. Wilcox
was missed; the Bank did not open. drafts were
returned, protested. Attachments were imme-
diately put upon the effects of the institution
including the safe, minus key. Since the de-
parture of Mr.. Wilcox the Postmaster at Clyde
is in receipt of one to three letters daily, max
inginquiries for Mr.. W., and of the resources
of the Exchange Bank. Several drafts from 5000
to $1,000 each had been negotiated both East
and West, and for which the unfortunate hold
ers are Just SO much the poorer. We trust the
good name of the Clyde business men will not
suffer by the great fraud, as none of them gave
any character or credit to it. The operators
were all strangers and no one knows whittier
they have gone. The scheme was devised as a
swindle and such it has proved to be.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-11-03
GREAT ATTRACTION IN CLYDE.
Adjourned sale Family Lots in the McPher.
p

In consequence of the inclemency of the
weather on the day set apart for this sale but
few lots, comparatively, were disposed of, and
by common consent the sale was. adjourned to
Monday, the 9th day of November, when at 10
o'clock A. NJ, it will be resumed, and no more
delays on account of the weather. All, there
fore, who would make the wise and timely pro-
vision of securing family lots or vaults in these
beautiful and popular grounds, must be pres
ent in person or by proxy. No interest on de-
ferred payments and no taxes ohlsuch property
in Ohio. Teams favorable and titles indsputa-
bic. @k @. w. PAGE, Sec'y.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-11-03
EPEnPLE saw

This coming winter will be very cold one,
and it seems that our enterprising merchants
have anticipated such state of things, by hav-
ing plentiful supply of FHrs in the market
One can see them displayed from the several
store doors, commencing clear up south of the
Post Office down to State street. But the place
where one can find the best variety, and buy
them the cheapest, is at H. Leshers, where one
will also find very large stock of Hats and
Caps for gents boys and children. Gloves,
mittens, umbrellas, DC, very cheap. Anvil
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-11-03
TRAVELLING.

1t is surprising to see the enormous trains o
cars that pass daily over the G. d. 7. Road, ali
bearing precious burdens of human freight
From eight to fifteen coaches are drawn each
way three times in every twenty-four hours
all filed with people going some where, or il
would seem, amy where7-7auy where" SO to be
going. The world is really in motion.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-11-03

An exchange says that parties boring for oil
ON Hiland Greek, Indiana, last week, struck a
whitish fluid resembling milk-at depth Of
one hundred and seventy feet. May be they
struck the other side of "milky-way." The
Wabash Erpress wants them to keep on; they
may strike butter"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-11-03
SWIMMING.

The old swindle of bogus batteries and "eonf-
dental" letters promising prizes topersons who
will "let it be known" is being attempted in
this vicinity by "The Washington Benefit Asso-
ciation." ostensibly located at Central Village,
Me- Those who are tempted to send $40 or
800 to these swindlers, lust for formality's
sake, to secure the prize promised, had better
put the money into the fire and save the post
age stamp.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-11-03
HAPPINESS.

A man needs three things to contribute large
ly to his happiness good wife, good sewing
machine for her and his life insured for her ben
eft. These articles, we think we are safe in
saying, can all be obtained in this place. The
first, on being well recommended, the second
by little material aid' being disposed of il
return, and the last oy calling on our agents.