The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1868-05-13
From the letters of the North Carolina

United States soldiers in Pitt County, in this
State:
e The North Carolina people have had an
immense surprise this week. The long pre-
vailing dullness has been broken. Astonlsh-
ment, rage, and indignation fill the patriotic
heart, because of the daring and audacity of
a cold blooded murder. The secession con-
spiracy the ghost of Which has been so often
laid by crpperhead orators, has started up
again, and shown not only bold front, but
a strong hand in the very midst of the most
orderly and patriotic State in the South
Startling and astounding indeed was the in
telligence that two men, wearing the uni
form Of the United States army. were delib.
efatefy shot fn DEATH tho discharge OF
their duty. To all for the moment, it seemed
incomprehensible. How coulG they realize
the news which surprised, which came like
the shock of thunder clap in the midst of
cloudless sky Reddick Carney, the perpe-
TRAITOR of this daring deed has defed the law
for years, grappled with and defeated the
civil officers, and prowled all over the coun-
try with arms in his hands in the broad
noon day, with regiment or two in the
State. A more daring and desperate villain
did not live in the State. Within the short
period of two years, he has committed no
less than eight murders. In 1865, he shot
two negro boys. killing one and wounding
the other. He tied poor negro to the hind
axle of his buggy. driving for miles at flu
rious pace, then with the aic of his fiendish
band, sharptned his knife, and stabbed the
freedman to death Lieutenant Kenyon who
was sent to arrest him was also mortally
wounded, the friends of chivary in the
neighborhood refusing to admit the officer
into their houses, though in dying condi-
tion. The last of his bloody crimes was the
wounding of Major Lyman, and the killing
of two United States soldiers.
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Several weeks ago, General Kinks resolved
that the law must be vindicated, and that
vigorous measures must be taken without de-
lay to capture this desperadoe whose name
had caused terror and alarm to the firesides
of thousands. With great secrecy, with
consummate skill, and with unshrinking for
titude, the General planned a strategic meas
ure which if successful would crush out this
monstrous nest of vipers-the chiet, of which
was Riddick Carney. Major Lyman and his
devoted squad of twelve soldiers acted with
extraordinary promptitude. all the Gener-
ais arrangements were sklllfully planned
and boldly carried out. After brief and
bloody resistance, the wretched Carney and
his son were killed. The fierce, fearless and
daring band of murderers are routed, and
peace once more reigns in Pitt Rebellion
which was about to make an effort to rise
Phenix-lke. from its miserable ashes, has
been suddenly and permanently squ"lched
The few native loyalists and Yankees thank
God tor'sg glorious a riddance. Hereafter
should they be visited with any similar out
breaks. let them ask just for 9. one hour of
HifslstFeslzssatxcf xcf-7cbeis,A AN6-
all will be well. 5-Tl
Major Lyman, who had charge of the af-
fair is native of Vermont, a gentleman by
nature, and thorough practical soldier, not
of the holiday stamp, but a graduate of sew
eral well-foughten fields. where his bravery
and ability were conspicuous. He was APP
pointed in the regular army ON the organiza-
tion of the new regiments. He has also
been brevetted for gallantry during the war. !
I believe he served in thp 10th Regiment
Volunteers. HE woupd, though not dan
gerous, is very painfuk asa . l,.is
Sergeant Mullen yfAo was killed, servedi in
the war against the rebellion, participating
in fourteen different engagements. Private
Stanley was native of Washinnton, slis
also served in the army of the Uslda: FiSf
dedicated their lives to the feednm u sheiF:
race. They were highly eteemed BY their
comrades for many worldly and soldierly
qualities. Poor StSnleEswns first shot. aud
it was while Sergeant Mullen was trying to I
rescue him from the flames. that the accurs.
ed assassin fired the fatal shot which de-
prived bis company of useful commission
ed officer and his country Of brave soldier.
The funeral Of the dead soldiers was one.
of the most impressive and i61nsing pa.
geants that has taken place IL & lb6r0 for
many dsy. General N kcxplys
the loss of two such gallant 4ihll 3 aiid real
izing that they fell in defence Of the flag
they loved so well, determined tfat specal-
and unusual military honors should be sig-,
nally paid.
All the officers and men of tile command
were present in the barracks during the reli-
gious services The Chaplain. Rev George
w. Pepper, read the well known and beauti-,
tul hymn,
"When can read my title clear i 81
To mansions in the skies, ~
I'll bid farewell to every fear - - ,.,x..
And wipe my weeping eyes.m 'hs
An address suggested by the solemn scene
was then deliyerelLs The procession, inclu-
ding the entire command. and many hun
,dred citizens proceeded through the, ,princi-
papstreets. the band discoursing solemn and
impressive dirges. The day was calm and
bright. This was emphatically great de-
s.monstration--one direct and unmistakable,
| Showing that the spirit of manhood is not
dead, but exists a living flame within the
breasts of thousands. This majestic funeral
cortege was significant panifestation of
popular feeling. Soon themuffied drum an
nounced the arrival of the procession at the
grave yard Silent and detected, the soldiers
lowered the cnffins into the earth. Magni-
fcent wreaths OF, flowers, beautiful floral
cress, and other DECORATIONS made by the Of
fceTs wiyes, were placed on the coffins. The
imprcssiFe burial service of the Methodist
Episcopal Church was then read by the
Chaplain. The word of command was given
and the discharge of musketry announosd
that the remains of two soldiers. favoritea
in the regiment, were consigned to the tomb.
"They struggled, tell, their life blood stained
The cruel Southsrncrs hand, {i8a.s sssi.l
They clasped- their country's flag and cried,
| God and our native land.
etangcls spread their wings above,
Easfewers foreign bloom, iiIsx sd I y
b Let bays, green, bays, spring forth to mark
The heroes sacred tomb"
In the train of mourners were to lie seen
the General commanding, Colonel Compton,
and other officers of the regiment. A num-
her of vehicles containing the ladies OF the
Post, accompanied the procession"
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