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Year: 1862

Rev. VIM. NJ. Crumley, Chaplain to the Geor-
gia Hospital, in Richmond, in letter to the
Confederacy, Atlanta, Ca, says:


always feel a deep interest in young men.
Here have fine chance to see them tested
Many are worsted by the terrible ordeal of camp
life but some are like gold, and shine the bright
er by rubbing. Some time since we had a con-
valescent patient from one of the Georgia reg
iments. He was tall, slender, with dark hair and
pale face. His eyes were deep and had tinge
of sea green, that made him look calm, deep and
sublime, like the ocean at rest. While in CAMP
after day of heavy picket duty, he fell asleep
in his post at night for which he was reported to
the Colonel, who, to impress him, and make an
example for the benefit Of the regiment, called
him in solemn pomp to trial. He was found
guilty, and the sentence of the court was to be
shot, The Colonel, however, in view of his
youth, and the extenuating circumstances of the
case, commuted his sentence, and consented that
in lieu Of being shot, he might be sent home to
Georgia-N DISGRACE. The youta drew himself
up to his full height, and firmly replied s.Colo-
mel, if is will serve my country by adding to the
efficiency of the army to be shot, here am a
sacrifice for its altar; but to GO HOME TO G soR-
GIA, IN DISGRACE, | NEVER wILL.'' 1.o< H5


1t was some time before he could be convinced
that it was a sham trial; but it showed what sort
of stuff he was made Of The world will. some
day, hear from this young man, if his life is
spared =, a9 -
Year: 1862

Patrick MefOn 8 neIrS .UefenuantS.


1t appearing to the Court that the absent and un-
known Defendants the descendants of VIM. Mellon,
dec d. if any there be- and David Mellon who has not
been heard from for period of more than sever
years have entered their appearance or made them
selves known in any way since the last order in this
cause it adudged and ordered that unless they ap
pear here by the of this Court prove their
identity and shew themselves entitled to share the
fund under the control of this Court the Court will
make such order disposng of the fund as may
proper and that copy of this order be inserted for
four successive weeks in the Saunton Spectator and
another copy posted at the front door of the Court
House of the County.


Copy-Teste


Feb "A KINNEY CPk
Year: 1862

The intelligence from the Seat of Warm
the East continues to be Of the most cheer
ing character, success after success follow
ing the rapid progress of our army, and
the total discontinue, if not annihilation,
Of the rebel army, becoming every day
more certainly inevitable. There can be
little doubt that since their invasion of
Maryland the rebel army has been reduced
in numbers at least one-third, while the
prestige of their successes up to the time of
their coup detat has been wrenehed from
them, and the morale of their army de-
stroyed. Once more in Virginia, desolated
as it has been by the ravages Of 100000
armed men for period of sixteen months,
they can hardly hope much longer to hold
cut against the army Of the Union, fully
supplied with all the necessities Of the
campaign, and strong in the zeal which its
recent brilliant achievements inspire.


The news Of the surrender of Munfords-
vile is confirmed, but from the efforts
that are being made we have good reason
to hope that the disaster will be retrieved
at an early day, and the rebel hOrdes en-
tirely driven from the soil of Kentucky.
The apparent inertuess of Buell. is most
unaeeountable.
Year: 1862

ray Our exchanges are commenting up
on the resignation of Gen Pillow in terms highly
complimentary to that officer, but before we can
follow suit we must learn the motives which
prompted the step. Gen. Pillow is an energetic
man, and has done large amount of work, and we
chcerfully eccord him full credit therefor but il
disappointment in the line Of promotion, or Of su.
perority of position has induced him to resign, We
can but see in it larger proportion of personal am


btiou than Of patriotism. The nan who fights fol
the South with the true spirit of devotion to it
honor and independence, looks to its interests first
and to himself last; and though direct insult may
aud shoud, impel him to resign, we can discover ne
such necessity growing out of question of prece
dence that is discretionary with the President.
Year: 1862

BGA. The Yankees talk about raising a
million and half of men, to fight England and
the South, with as much impudence as if they had
an exhaustless Treasury and no interest to pay up
on debt which they will never be able to pay
The vaudals are ruined already, and, in their des-
peration, they care not how much lower they may
sink-ether in debt, or in character.
Year: 1862

GeA- We are frequently assured that a
big fght at Bowling Green, is imminent but we
see no more Indications of it than visible two
months ago. The Yankees have postponed it, from
day TO day, until We have come to the conclusion
that there will be no big fight there or elsewhere,
Events are in progress that will terminate the wal
without another pitched battle.
Year: 1862

tag AS an evidence of the heartlesness
of Northern vandals, they are discussing the ques-
tion of the successor to Mcclellan during his III
hess, and with utter Indifference as to his fate His
chances of recovery will not be greatly increased by
the knowledge that his death would create no 9TH
er sensation than such as might grow out of a
scramble for his vacated position.
Year: 1862

b1- We have had another week of iu-
terrupted mail facilities, and provoking it is,
we have to grin and endure it-the remedy being
beyond our reach. Nobody is to blame of course,
but we can't say nobody is hurt.
Year: 1862

it's injurious properties as there is Of drug which
is beneficial in small doses and poisonous in large
ones. Smoking in excess, so far from substituting
intoxicating liquors, requires them to restore the
body from the exhaustion it causes. Between the
two we get trembling nerves, dulied brains, weak
ened memories. stomachs without appetite or pow
er of digestion, and general Generalization. The
pipe and the bottle are boon companions from the
moment the limit of moderation is passed. But
for very young men this limit should be defined by
actual prohibition. They are of an age when
fashion is most powerful. They have no cares to
solace. severe labor Of mind OF body which needs
artificial means to soothe it. They smoke because
others do so and very often they purchase the small
glory Of premature mannishness with stunted
frames and feeble intellects. We say ali this be-
cause it is not improbable that the attention which
has been drawn to the Woolwieh inquiry may have
the effect of giving public sanction to the practice
of smoking in young men. We should deeply de-
plore such a result. OF smoking in general, we
fear the verdict must be that, while in moderation
it is harmless, and possibly benefcial-clearly SO
if it has had any share in inducing habits of tenn
perance amongst the different classes of society
those who can do without it, and without substi-
tutng it with intoxicating liquors, are wise to alb
stain from 1t. If on men of feeble health and ner-
vous organization it's effects are unquestonably
prejudcial to body and mind. it is only a vigo-
rous and matured frame, in young men or old, that
it's effects be innocuOus, and, in moderation,
sometimes beneficial.
Year: 1862

The BAREFooTED PRINTER BoY-Some thirty
years ago, barefoOted boy aoated down the Sus-
quehanna on an humble raft, and arrived at Har-
risburg. He came from the North, and belonged
to large family; all his worldly goods were tied
up In little pocket-handkerchief. He sought and
obtained employment in printing Office as an ap-
prentice From an apprentice to q journeyman,
from a Journeyman to a reporter, from a reporter
to an editor. the printer boy worked his way,
against obstacles which the suffering poor only
know. The young aspirant became Printer to the
State, and by frugal management was soon enabled
to accomplish the object nearest his heart-the
establishment of his mother in a home above want
His brothers were his care. and in few wears
they, too, with his sisters independent in the
world; the once barefooted printer boy was in
possession of afluence, surrounded by Young and
afectA mate family. He rose in honor and Office,
until barefOoted printer boy was elected
United Stasss Senator. This man is Simon Came
ron, late Secretary of War, and American Minis
ter to Russia.-Erchange
Year: 1862

IF you want to know your faults--wheth-
er real or imaginary-ask your enemies
what they are, and you will be told. II
there is broken place in your coat OF mail,
they will discover it and thrust spear there.
They will pierce you between the joint. OF
your harness. Perhaps some people think
that one must needs be very wicked to have
enemies No, there is not good man or
woman on earth-unless they are unhappIy
good, persons of no force of character-who
has not at least one enemy. 1t is no credit
to man to have it said Of him. He has
not an enemy in the world. Such sen


tence would do very well to engrave upon
the tombstone of an infant or an idiot, but
it is far from being complimentary to man.
Year: 1862




The most enthusiastic meeting ever held
iu Southern Michigan took place at Hills
dale on the 18th inst. Over twelve thousand
persons were present, and the utmost excite
ment prevailed. Gen. Cass made the first
speech Excusing himself on account Of
his age, he proceeded TO remark:


But if time has diminished my pow
or to he useful to my country, it has left un-
diminished the the deep interest feel in her
destiny, and my love and reverence for our
glorious constitution, which we owe to the
kindness of Providence, and to the wisdom
of our fathers. That Constitution which
has ruled US so long and happily, is now as
sailed BY an armed rebellion, as causeless,
in its origin, as it is wicked in its objects !
and its integrity rests upon the energy and
patriotism of the people, and upon the zeal
Gus aud efficient support Of the Government
in its efforts to bring this contest to speedy
and successful issue. We have the power
to do this, and, with the determination to
exert, the work will soon be done. Our
right to establish our Government was as
serted aud maintained in the days Of our
weakness we must not shrink from the duty
OF defending it in the days Of our strength. y
Year: 1862

"MoRE HAY. An old gentleman who
was always Dragging how folks used to work
in his younger days, one day challenged his
two sons to pitch on load Of hay as fast as
he could The challenge was accepted +,
the hay wagon driven around, and the trial
commenced. For some time the old man
held his own very creditably, calling out
'More hay More hayl" Thicker and
faster it came The old man was nearly
covered still he kept crying, More hay
more hay ~ AT length, struggling to keeT
on top of the ill-arranged heap, 1t began tS
roll, then to slide, and at last it went oi
from the wagon and the old man with it,
"What are you here for?' cried the boys
II came down after more hay
Year: 1862

Many persons have a contemplate fear Of
being seen carrying bundle however small,
having the absurd idea that there is So
cial degradation in the act. The most trl-
fling, as well as weighty packages, must be
sent to them, no matter how much to the in
convenience of others. This arises from a low
kind Of pride There is pride that is high,
er; that arises from the consciousness Of
there being something in the individual not
to be affected by such aocidents-worth and
weight of character This latter pride was
exhibited by the American son of Jerome
Napoleon Bonapar;e, while he was in col
ege at Cambridge. He was one day carry
ingto his room broom he had just purchas-
ed, when he met friend, who, noticing the
broom, with surprise exclaimed, why did
you not have it sent home?' 81 am not
ashamed to carry home anything that be-
longs to me" was the sensible reply Of young
Bonaparte. Very different pride this, FROM
that of young lady whom VIC know, whC


always gave her mother all the bundles t.


carry when they went out together, becaus'


she thought it vulgar to be seen with on
herself
Year: 1862

Ono has sent sixteen regiments to the
seat of war. Double the number might De
made ready by this time could clSthing and an
other equipments be procured. Within the
last fourteen days fifteen regiments nave
been organized and armed.
Year: 1862

BOARD OF 0FFICERs.-We have received commu-
nication from Camp Campbell in which it is stated
that examining board of officers has been estab
lishcd at that place, and that company officers only
being examined as to their proficiency in tao
being unavoidably crowded out of this issue. 1t
seems to US that board of this Sort if necessary or
proper at ALL should examine the field as we'll as
the company officers. But there is no law for such
board. Consequently, it has no power to strike
any officers name from the rolls, or to require him
to resign, so as to make room for another. The
whole proceeding is voluntary, and outside or
above the law
Year: 1862

We presume it is not generally known that the
Legislature at its last session. passed act requir
ing all Judges, Justices, and others holding office in
this State to take oath to support the Constitu
ton of the Confederate States, before proceeding
further in the discharge of their duties The law is
a very proper one, but we confess we did not know
of its existence until attention called to it
by friend few days since. We give the law, as
follows


AN ACT TO AMEND THE REVISED CODE, CHAPTER &c,


ENTITLED 0ATHS.


SECTION l. Be 1t enacted By the General Assem-
bly, of the State Of North Carolina, and it is here
By enacted by the authority Of the same, That all
Judges of the Supreme and Superior Courts, and al
Justices of the Peace and all other persons holding
any office in this State who required to take an
oath of Office before proceeding to discharge the duties
of such Office shall be required before proceeding
further in discharge of the duties of the office to
take an oath to support the Constitution of the
Confederate States


Sec. 2. BE IL further enacted, That this act shall
be in force from and after its ratification.


Rdtitied 2lSt Sept. 1861
Year: 1862

The Defence OF FoRT MACoN.-The attention of
our readers is directed to the account given in the
STANDARD to-day, by Capt Stephen D. Pool, of the
defence and fall of Fort Macon This account is
highly interesting, and we sure does no more
than justice to the garrison which surr, ndered on
ly when the place had become untenable, after
protracted and most gallant defence
Year: 1862

1t is said that the Aessrs Wilkes of Charlotte have Ia
ken the contract to build the Piedmont Rail Road from
Greensboro to Danve with the exception of two miles
Our Eastern friends who have not lost all their negroes
have good chance there to get them employment
Year: 1862

Gun ROTTEN GOVERNMENT TRANSPORTS-THE
eAMs ExPEDTIoN.-The people of this city
have been, for the last two or three days, in
state of great indignation from the reports
which have been published concerning the YES
ssls of the Banks expedition compelled to put
into Southern harbors in distress, or else to
founder at sea. This important expedition
sailed from this port, as it was supposed, in
frst class transports, capable Of resisting the
Sorce Of wind and storm; and yet, in very
few days. they have been compelled to run into
port or sink. This is a disgraceful affair to
those concerned. Some Of the vessels engaged as
transports, as it now appears, were utterly
worthless and unserviceable-in every way unfit
for the government or any other service. And
yet, to serve the cupidity and interests Of some
parties, these unseaworthy crafts were palmed
off on the government and permitted to go to
sea freighted with the lives Of the brave de-
tenders of the Union. The want of patriotism
oan scarcely 60 farther. Such an outrage, in
fact, has rarely been perpetratsd.


We are glad to see that Senator Grimes has
taken up the matter in the Senate and demand
Cd an investigation into the facts; and we are
still more pleased to learn that his proposition
has been adopted. Whoever the parties may
be who are engaged in this affair, they should
be made to suffer condign punishment. This Is
che only way to prevent repetition of such
OutraQes.
Year: 1862

to make present your wife which will her
heart all the warmth IT'S first and ardent
to KNOX corner Of Fulton street and Broadway and
her Of Frs In the late and elegant styles which has
Just issued AT the time you purchase for yourself


sample of his Holiday Hat and thus kill birds with
Year: 1862

c1O OOO WANTED, ONE OR TWO ACTIVE MEN
@lV.UUU. who can command this sum at once to take


half quarter interest In lucrative business protected by
patent three years established, and paying profit Of
SI0 per month. The advertiser wants man TO open
range being unlimited II is in use by the government and
has made Its way by Its merits solely, without labor
capital None need apply unless they command the
above at least half In cashhe balance would be taken
In land Western property Address with reference D.
box lOS2 Post Office, Lowell, Mass
Year: 1862

BeS~ We dislike to grumblc, but
must express our utter opposition to
the injustice Of certain gentleman who
will not subscribe for our paper, yet
come up in tho office almost every day
and read our news. Sometimes they
beg, and sometimes borrow paper "a
few moments" from some one in the
office. How much more soE! it would
show if they would BUY Il copy, orsub'
scribe for it.


We must also request the good'y
number who bring bill for us to
change in order to get out a dime, to
not expect that we can change bill
for so small an amount, nor can we
keep al account OF such little matters
or expect, in these times Of transito"y
habtation, that we will ever be paid
All these dimes added together make
Il considerable sum.
Year: 1862

abolition principles and OF them hcre In Newbern
used Colyers niger meetings. But he and
his fellow abolitonsts the subjects OF continual
rdicule among their mrades. II an enumeration
made tomorrow not in fifty Of soldiers would
prove to be aboionist or Of abolition sympahss.


The "most unkindest cut Of alp in tho letter. how
ever is the reflection contained in the first paragraph
where is stated thatsthe abolitonsts have met with
less favor under Governor Stany than they did under
General Burnside. Now, the writer must be perfectly
unicquainted with General Burnside, and a complete
stranger to his policy can but repeat here what
have written before, that General Burnside in conduct
ing the campaign in North Carolina has totally ignored
and slavery Under the instructions from Wash.
ngton which have been given to all the generals Of tho
Union army, he retains the slaves Of dsloya men
contraband Of war; but he does not restrain the loyal
master from seeking out and taking back his runaways.
His policy does not, therefore, clash with Governor
Sanlys and he does not countenance ab0ioniss when
they como here a. such.
Year: 1862

HEADQUARTERS MOUNTAIN DEpARHKsr,l


PoRT REPUBLIC, June 9-12M. !
To Hon. EDWIN NJ STANTON, Secretary of War


There collision with the enemy after dark last
night. This morning we renewed the march against
him. entering the woods in battle order his cavalry ap
pearng on our TANKS General Blenker had the left,
General Mlroy the right and General Schenck the
tre with reserve of General Stahs brigade and Gene
raj Bayards. The enemy was found to be In full
treat Port Republic, and advance found his
guard barely the river and the bridge in flames
Our advance came in suddenly that some Of his
officers remaining this sido escaped with the loss OF
their horses.


cannonading during the forenoon apprised 10 Of an
engagement and am informed here that Jackson
attacked General Shields this morning. and after
engagement drove him down the river, and is now
in pursuit have sent officer with detachment OF
cavalry open communication with General Shields
This morning detachments occupied in searching
the grounds covered by yesterdays action at Cross
Keys for our remaining and wounded am not vet
fully informed, but think that one hundred and twenty
Ave will cover loss in killed. and FIVE hundred that
in wounded. The enemys loss clearly ascer-
tain. Ho was engaged during the night carrying of
his dead and wounded in wagons This morning. on our
march, upwards OF two hundred OF his dead counted
in one field tho greater part badly muatsd by cannon
shot, Many Of his dead also scattered through the





Of prisoners had been taken during the pursuit.


/ regret TO have lost many good officers General
Stahl's brigade in tho hottest rart Of the field
which vas the left wing. From tho beginning Of the
fight the brigade lost in officers five killed and seventeen
wounded and Of his regiments alone the Eighth New
York-has buried sixty-fve Tho Garibald Guard nsxt
suffered most severely andfolowing this regiment
the Forty-nh New York. tho Buckail Rifles of General
Bayard and General Mroys brgaaes One the Buck.
tail companies has lost oil OF its officers commissioned
and non commissioned.


The loss in General Schenck's brigade was lcss a.
though he inflicted loss the enemy principally
by artillery fire.


OF my staff lost good officer killed, Captain Nicho.
las Dunnka.


Many horses were killed in our batteries, which the
enemy repeatedly attempted TO take, but ropulssd
by canister hre generally.


feel myself permitted TO say that all our trocps by
their endurance Of this march, and splendid
conduct in the battle. entitled to the Presidents
commendatons; and the officers throughout behaved
with great gallantry and efficiency which requires that
should make particular mention or them and which,
trust will receive the particular notice OF the President
possible. will send In full report but in
this respect am unable TO make any more particular
distinction than that pointed out In the description Of
the battle Respectfully, J. @. FREMONT,
MAJ