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Year: 1862

COMING AGAIN.-Our readers will be glad
to learn of the return to our city of Wesley's
War Tableaux, which will be re-opened at
Deering Hall on Wednesday evening. This
celebrated picture ofthe rebellion won praises
from the best Of critics as being fine speci-
men of art, and is said to be the master work
OF that excellent and talented artist Bartholo-
NEW, which is in itself enough to warrant full
houses while here. We understand that some
additional scenes Of the war has been transfer
red to the canvas since it was on exhibition
In our city. Go and see for yourselves, and
we vouch for it you will come away satisfied.
Year: 1862

The London Times says of the dispatch
es Of Secretary Seward to our Foreign
Ministers, on the present administration
assuming power;


We know not how these diplomatic
revelations are taken in the United States.
We who read them here, four thousand
miles off, and seven or eight months after
date, cannot hel p feeling they are only
too much of piece with the conduct of
the war, and indeed, of the cause Meth
er truth nor success, neither conviction
nor persuasion-at home or abroad can
ever come of a perpetual attempt to i'm
pose not only on the world, but also, II
1t be possible, on the speaker AM writer
himself Here is a man who assumes to
instruct the entire human race as to The
origin, rights, and prospects of the war in
the United States, and whose confident as
surances AS to the dimensions and dura
lion of the war are belied before the word.
reach the public. Yet on these a.suran-
ces does the argument stand. The belii
gerents are not to be recognized because
they are handful, ard their efforis just
for day. Here we stand at the approach
of another year, and the war is represent
ed by two immense armies-togetheel
half million-looking at one another
across the Potomac, and neither able to
make the least impression on the other.
Year: 1862

Under date of Washington, Dec. 2oth,
Mr.. Sloan writes letter relating TO the
subject Of railroad farm mortagors, which
was published in the Hartford Home
League, from which We make the follow
ing extract


have been of tie opinion always that
Congress ought to grant the Farm Mort,
gaoors Of our State some relief, either by
anthorisng tie diversion Of the Land
Grant to tnat purpose, or by making a
grant directly for their benefit; the first
method would meet more opposition than
the other from Rail Road men and Bond
holders who would vested rights under the
original grant and the action Of the Rail
Roads under it, while in my opinion this
claim is utterly groundless and has neither
law nor equity TO support it, it would be
made the pretext for formidable opppsi.
ton to the project.


Under ordinary circumstances the othe,
plan, a direct grant to the State in trus
for the Farm Mortgagor, or in some prop,
er way secured for their benefit, would,


think, meet the approval Of Congress, bu
in the present condition of the country i


is quite doubtful whether Congress vii
consent to any disposition of the l'ubIi,
Domain, other than 70, tie purpose of pro
scouting the war and an ctfectual suppress.
sion Of the rebellion.
Year: 1862

that he has paid his money for said tax
certificates in good faith, and as he be-
l!eYes. much TO the benefit of the county
that be suffers great Inconvenience
from having the money invested in those
certificates lied up, end placed beyond bis
control, and thst he considers it the duty
of your Hon. Board to protect him in his
rights in the premises, by eAery act with
in your power which may enable him to
recover the money invested by him in said
tax certificates or its equivalent in some
thing that will be satisfactory to him


Your memoriaist prays that you will
duly consider the case presented by him
and at once proceed to relieve him from
his embarrassment in the premises, by
permitting him to exchange all or any
part Of the tax certificates held by him on
the said Lee & Cain lands, described IN
the Injunction suits now pending to pre-
vent the issuing Of tax deeds on said land,
for an equal amount, principal and inter
est lucInded, of any other tax certificates
which may be in the hands Of the county
treasurer at the time Of making such ex
change the interest TO be computed at
the ra9e of twenty five per cent per annum
from the date of the certificates to the
time of exchange; or if you should not
deem it advisable to make such exchange,
that then YOU will issue county orders to
him for the full amount Of tie principal
and interest on all of the sald tax certiti
Gates so held bv htm as aforesaid, or for
any part thereof, as he may desire, when
ever he shall present the whole or any
part thereof of the said tax certificates for
that purpose, and that you will pass the
necessary resolution authorizing and in


struc,ing the County Treasurer or the
Chairman and Clerk of your Board as the
case may require, to carry ont the spirit
! Of The memorial in one or the other Of the
/ modes above suggested.
Year: 1862

City Battalion The City Battalion, under Major
ELLIOTT exp.ct to have grand parade to day, mus
terng first at their barracks South side Of the bs
ain, and proceeding thence to Camp Lee, where the
men will go through the exercise OF the battalion
drill after which they will to the city and pro.
ceed to the Capitol Square
Year: 1862

A resolution passed by the Legislature in Septem.
Der last, provides that the expense Of transporta
ton Of all necessary articles Of clothing, provisions
and munitions Of war, furnished by private dona-
tons for the use of the officers and soldiers in the
public service of North, Carolina, be paid by the
State; and also the Railroad fare of soldiers on fur
Tough; also recruits, aid soldiers honorably dis
charged, in passing and returning by permission of
their commanding officers, be paid by the State"
This is the law. No one has right to change or
disregard it. Yet we learn that the Adjutant Gen
era, in granting or approving furlouehs, is in the
habit Of adding proviso that the officer or soldier
pay his own fare on the Railroad The law says
his fare shall be paid BY The State. The soldier re-
ceives little enough any way for what he undergoes
for his country. When he wants TO visit his family,
and obtains furlough for the purpose it is hard for
him to have to pay out one or two months wages
perhaps all the money he has saved-for Railroad
fare. The State two-thirds Of some Of the
Reads, and onehalf of the others and in paying
the soldiers fare, she pays to large extent into
her own pocket. We have heard of one soldier who
was put off the Central Road cars, because, though
he had urlough, he had no money with which to
pay his fare; and the Concord Flag mentions anoth-
er who was put off at night in cold and drenching
rain. Favored officials, who pocket good salaries in
the war peace or peace establishment in Raleigh
and elsewhere, may look with Indifference on this
unjust treatment Of the soldiers; but the people
have right to demand that the law be executed in
good faith as stands on the statute book and that
10 conditions shall be attached to by the Adutant
General or any one else. Let every soldier who
thinks proper to claim the privilege while on fur
lough be carried free of charge, and let the State,
as the law pledges her to do, pay his fare. Public
officers have right to repudiate this pledge
than they would have to repudiate State debt.
Year: 1862

SELF RELIAScE.-While we have sympathized
with the general anxiety that the European powers
would break the blockade aud recognise the South
ern Confederacy at an early day, we have not be-
lieved that the war wagug with the North
could be honorably terminated except by the PROV
ess and valor of our own arms The South must
meet the foe and vanqush him, in order to peace on
proper terms, and Its maintenance in future. The
interference of Europe allies to whip the North
need not be expected nor is it desirable. When
We have courageously maintained our position, and
driven back the invader, then may dictate terms
such as the North will accept; but until that is done
by our own arms, we need not anticipate. an honor
able or lasting peace.
Year: 1862

PAYMENTS DEE DECEASED SOLDIERS The Treasury
Department has determined rule for the payment
OF the claims of deceased soldiers. requiring the
intervention Of an administration, where the amount
due exceeds one hundred dollars, otherwise not
When there is no administrator, payment will be
made first to the widow second, TO the child OF
children Tor If minor to the guardian producing the
proper certificate under the seal Of the court third
to the father fourth, to the mother; 9th, to the
brothers and sisters and lastly to the general heirs


The claiming heir must produce his or her affidavit
and that Of two disinterested persons stating the
relationship. and that there is other person enti
tied to claim
Year: 1862

tine, and on that account, would have been more
available for coast defence frontier Defence than
thrice their number of militia.


but 1t is not our purpose at present to pursue the
subject further. The defence of the State, so i'm
Portant to US all, mast not be put n jeopardy by
incompetent or b!undering officials. Our people
must not be divided into classes, or rendered dis
contented, or impressed with the idea that any por
lion OF them have been treated unustly, as the re-
suit of the unconsidered, or ill considered, or
wise action of those in charge of our military af.
fairs 1t is not enough in crisis like this, to at
tempt to do but those who hold the helm must
know hoo to do. and hon to direct others Nor
Is it enough to do and then undo for Ne blunder of
to-day may become the calamity of tomorrow
Responsibility, too, must be assumed The Aaju-
tant General is not the Governor Of the Stats.--
He is only the right hand of the Governor, who is
held responsible for all his acts That he is able
military man we entertain no doubt; but he has
not shown himself at all familiar with the habits
and feelings of our people, and he is not remarkable
for his fund of common sense The people look to
Gov. Clark to hold the helm firmly and wisely in
this crisis. lie is the Governor, and not General
Martin We have spoken plainly and to the point,
and we mean what we say. This is time to
mnce words The State must be defended and the
war prosecuted to the fast extremity; and the peo
pie of the State have right to expect that those in
authority who conduct the war; will do so in such
way as to keep our people unit and to make all
our resources available in the conflict.
Year: 1862

CoRREsPoSpEsrs.-Ours space is so filed up that
We must beg the indulgence Of correspondents
For this1ause and account of the delay to bring
it out before the excellent article on our coast de-
fences does not appear most Of it having been an
ticipated in our columns.
Year: 1862




W. W. HOLDEN, ESQ. -


Dear Sir: see that the idea is current in some
quarters, that plan on foot to force all of the
twelve months men to remain in the Service. l
admit that it is imperative that the army should be
kept full, and that every point should be well guard
ed The places OF the twelve months men must be
filed at the expiration of their terms. But is it
just and equitable to force us to remain, when there
are thousands at home enjoying all the comforts of
lifc who have borne no part Of the burden of this
war? Why should they not step into our places,
and let US visit once more our wives and almost Or
phan children, and our friends? Why not give US
little rest from the tolls and hardships of camp
and thus enable us to recruit and make better ar
rangenents in future for our families9 We do not
ask to be exempt in future. Other demands are to
be made for men, ana | am sure the present twelve
months men will ra ly to the call of their country
almost to man. if the proper course is pursued
But to attempt to t'rce them is an infringement OF
the rights for which they have been struggling, and
could only terminate in evil. 1: would be we'll for
the government to put those men into the traces,
who talk of compelling US to re enlist They know
nothing about the hardships of the war, and hence
they talk like bloated swelled heads. Many such
characters no doubt are found among those who
were very anxious for the fight at FIRST but who
have been too cowardly to face the music. Let
them come and take our places, at least, until we
can visit our families for few days, and then they
can retire, and we will resume our places in the
ranks. A SOLDIER.


We think we can confidently assure our cores
pondent that no attempt will be made to force the
twelve months men to remain In service beyond
their time No one now has the power thus to
force them; and We have no idea that the Confede
rate Congress, or the Legislatures or Conventions
Of the States will grant or exercise such power
places of the twelve months men and We have no
doubt that thousands of these brave men them
selves will return to the service, after short visit
to their homes especially if the cause should appear
to be in peril. ..--...s.
Year: 1862

Our ScHooLs.-We gratifed to learn that
there has been quite an accession to the number
oil students this session at St. Marys The number
ofstudents at Greensboro Female College, we learn
at last accounts, was very encouraging. Indeed we
have heard the remark made in general way, that
all our schools are more prosperous this session
than last
Year: 1862

"OUR CURRENcY."-We are indebted to the author
for neat copy of pamphlet of At pages from the
press of the Register in this City, on this subject
It is highly important one, and The author seems
to have discussed it at length but our engagements
have prevented our reading it. We judge from
glance its pages that the author dscards the
now well-established theory, that the only sound
basis for paper currency is gold and silver, and
that be proposes other standards of value.
Year: 1862

sAIr-The Wilmington Journal says that the
large amount Of salt made on the seaboard will
relieve the scarcity of this article Will it relieve
the price? Salt made of water at 81 per bushel
is shocking
Year: 1862

a-W Our list Of subscribers continues to swell
handsomely. We are obliged to our friends for
their favors in the shape Of large lists with the cash.
Send them on. Many of our old friends encourage
us in this substantial way, and their kind express
sions are duly appreciated
Year: 1862

THE SANITARY COMMISSION.


a paragraph is going the rounds Of the
press based on the recent action Of Sur
geon General Hammond, which as general
u construed in our exchanges, does great
injustice to the relations Of the Sanitary
Commission to its chosen field Of labor,
and consequently threatening to affect its
future usefulness. The fact Is that the
Sanitary Commission has been from the
pressure Of the emergency, called to per
form large smount Of labor that belongs
to the Medical Department of, the army,
and in this it las wrought well and nobly,
earning the grateful remembrance Of the
soldiers, and the honorable acknowledge
mcnt Of the department itself The call
for this special duty has ended and the or
der Of the Surgeon General means only
this, leaving to the Sanitary Commission
more freedom in its chosen sphere.


Therelations existing between the com
mission and the Medical Bureau are OF the
most friendly character, and the Surgeon
General las hut recently had long inter-
view with the executive committee of the
former in relation to its future plan Of ope-
ratiops. The Commission is now prepar-
irg to send its inspectors into the field and
hospitals to carry such aid and comfort to
the sick and wounded as they may require.


These facts should be widely circulated
The United States Sanitary Commission
has become too nobly associated with this
war for the Union to be crippled by q mis-
apprehension such as we fear might readily
grow out Of the action and order referred
Year: 1862

WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN DONE


We are proud Of what our noble North
west is doing in response to the call for
troops, but the effect it is producing on
come sections to the advantage Of others,
is such as to suggest q change in plans
on the occasion Of another call Tor troops
Speaking only Of our own State, what is
doubtless true Of others, is it hot evident
that the patriotic fire is burning unequal1y,
that some Of our counties are being nearly.
depopulated Of their available male popu-
laion, while others are looking
idly on and taking no share
Here neighborhood is swept as
BY prairie fire, there populous village
gives only stingy squad, OF none at all
This is not right nor just There is no
reason why any county in Illinois should
be exempt. The quota ofeaeh should have
been given early in the response to the
call, and the work Of furnishing the same
been made obligatory in every county.
Each section Of the State you'd then have
bone its share Of the burdens, and each
would have known that it must furnish it's
definite number, or be drafted for them.
True, in case Of draft it is announced that
each county is to be credited for its re-
c1uila, and equally true that many Of them
exceed their quota The shortage will fall
Of course on the delinquent counties, but
orr point is, that as they have been meanly
hanging back, hoping that other parts Of
the State could furnish the full quota, they
have not been spurred into activity to save
their own credit, or at least the appear
anccs- For ourselves, we object to send
ing loyal men to take the place Of sneaks.
Let all the burdens be evenly balanced.
Year: 1862

U Does the farmer of illinois, the pro-
Queer Of bread and meat, assist in putting
down the rebellion? The Southern slave,
who in like manner produces bresd and
meat, assists in keeping the rebellion alive
The advocate Of rebellion would, il posi-
BILE, prevent the Illinois farmer from
Strengthening the loyal cause with his ma
teria1 aid. The earnest friend of the Re-
public would, if possible, prevent the slave
from aiding the rebels. The one would
not hesitate to incite the illinois farmer to
strike ior slavery; and the other would not
hesitate to incite the slave Of q rebel to
claim lis freedom.
Year: 1862

resistless onset and career Of the Arkansas
a7e fresh in their minds. The rebels may,
perhaps, have no shipyards, no iron foun-
dries, no skill in naval architecture; it
may be that it is quite impossible for them
to build, and plate, and man any iron ves-
sells Of war, but it is plain to both our
eyes and ears that there are tremendous
turtles and monster rams spawned and
Matched, if not built, in those warm South
ern Waters, that threaten to crush and de-
stroy all the ships We have been able to
launch. Nature, ne grant it must be, for
they have no ship yards or mechanics
down there, but it is the marvellous nature
Of the stagnant 1agoons and sltmy pools Of
the Southern coast to bring forth such
monstrous and prodigious things; and
perhaps It would be absurd to suppose
that the slow art and long considered ways
and means Of the Navy Department, could
match the quick birth and rapid growth Of
these mailed monsters, gendered by trea-
son and slavery.


We would not cast shadow Of blame
On any body, but We must wish, that the
mighty energy Of free people could IN
come one instance, be found to equal that
Of q people weakened by slavery. We
most tlevout]y and solemnly believe that
ws are more powerful on the water than
the rebellion. We know we can build
stronger ships, every way better, and more
Of them, than the rebellion possibly can.
We shall believe this to be the fact, though
the rebels send out from their unexplored
and mysterious waters, rams, turtles, sea
serpents, and sea dragons still more pro
digious and uncomfortable than any yet


seen or dreamed Of Though they break
| the blockade, run our gunboats down,
| crush in and sink all our ships, and sway


an undisputed sceptre Of the seas, we shall
still hold fast to our faith, that we are, not


withstanding all this. vastly their superior


on the water, only we shall say, that VI


did not show it, or, We have queer way


Of ofshowing 1t; or else, for great REASONS 0


state, for the general good Of the who'll


country, from regard to the constitution
! to conciliate the Border States, or for fea


Of getting too far in advance of public


sentiment, we concluded not to show it
Year: 1862

Intervention and Southern confederacy. with
out much of war; but 1t is quite prob abe
that to-day the capture Of Washington has be-
ruling confederates as the defence Of Rich
mond


Why, then, after all their boosted victories
over General Mcclellan, have the rebel leaders
at Richmond delayed so long in pushing for.
ward portion Of their immense and victorious
army into Washington! We answer that the
rebel army has had to repair damages; that
General Mcclellan and powerful cooperating
naval force in the James river are too close to
Richmond to be left in charge Of half the rebel
army which lately attempted his destruction;
and that, while rebel force equal to tho task
of saving itself In march upon Washington
would have to carry its subsistence oil tho way
from Richmond, tho rebel government has
neither the transportation nor the provisions
for such an expedition. Between tho opposing
armies Al the intervening country from Rich
mond to Washington has been substantially
drained Of its supplies, and cannot further be
depleted without reducing it, inhabitants to
starvation. Il follows, that before the rebel
General Leo can push forward to Washington
be must be supplied with IN immense wagon
train, equal to the subsistence Of IN army Of
two hundred thousand men for distance Of
ono hundred and fifty or two hundred miles.
We say two hundred thousand men, for any
thing short of this would bs destroyed before
reaching the Potomac.


Without going any farther, therefore, we find
in this important item of subsistence sufficient
reason for the inactivity Of the rebel forces in
Virginia since the late battles on the Chicka-
hominy. Their supplies have to be drawn from
great distances, and their indispensable railroad
facilities keep them near Richmond. Had they
routed General Mcclellan, and captured his
wagon train, they could have marched right on
to Washington. Failing in this they have lost
their game, and we have now the men, the
means and the facilities of all kinds for the
complete expulsion Of the rebels from Virginia,
army, government and all, before the LIST of
October.
Year: 1862

SHAMED INTO CONFESSION. London
Times IL al last compelled to own that the press
Of New York treats the federal reverses with
fairness, and shows no disposition to disguise
the truth from the country. 1t is rather late to
make this discovery, and were 1t not that inter
vcnt'on has received the coup de grace from
Parliament we should not have the admission
even now II suited the purpose Of the scces-
sionist sympathizers In England and France to
bIsckguard the Northern press, and TO convey
the impression that IL was unfaithful to its mis-
sion in concealing or glowing over whatever
was unlavorabls to the progress of our
arws. Nothing could have been ialser
or more unfair than this From the
defeat at Manassas down to tho pre-
sent time the press of New York has never
yet shrunk from dlscharging it's duty to the
country in this respect For what other
purpose does the HERALD keep with the
army corps Of picked correspondents,
whose expenditure IL equal to that Of
all the other newspapers combinedf Not
surely, t9 act ~ itinerant special plesdsgs