f
1
Cmclnded from fourth page.)
for alter all, the purity of the aits of ei
ither
rcan,,t jepend upon the honor and integrity of
member l-"Sl"1Ilceived to be for the best inter-
Urv,rth(.Voli'i at the present and in the fu
est ot BO" this question Up0n your minds.
turc that o over tll0 liM,its of your
Bn "Lnhind the vast diversity of feelings
Slu . . ' , L called upon to guard and pro-
called upon to gunrd ana pro-
dlM sure yqu will not attribute to me an
u- .r this House, too much concern
tcct, an
hnl . 7.tion of those great interests of human
.ble member 01 w " . """ , .
U and Plead for the rights of the people whom
h. the honor to represent, for the rights of that
portion ot my rf Yorktown Md
gushing and oyng for Norlh.c,rouu
? has called ne so often upon this floor in opposi
S o ho views of many gentlemen in this Hall
for them that I have had to meet the neglect
.ndcold indifference offered to me by those who by
common courtesy have been placed ocr me in this
1I.mcp
It is tor sianuing 111 uuicm-t; -
nf vnn nre this dav embracing,
that I
have been "denied the indications of respect due to
any representative in this nan, ;iocci
"Tneod not persist in arguing the merit of this bill
further in the presence of many of my learned asso
ciates, for to them the channel of duty is plain. -They
have the lamp of constitutional law not only
in their hands, but in their mental libraries while
I have but little more to guide my rambling steps
than the lamp of nature. But it has been said by
wme gifted and sensible daughter of our race, " that
men need to be reminded of more than they need be
taught and if beauty, virtue and intelligence could
invent such a noble declaration in regard to man, I
am sure you will allow me to repeat the sentiment.
Then catching the inspiration from one of those who
seems to have viewed man as man, I remind
you that you arc the guardians of the political, social
and religious rights of the people of Noi th-Carolina.
Let not your act ion to-day change smiles into frowns,
and friends into enemies.
Hut, Mr. Speaker, my race as a legislator from
choice is nearly run. I have fought hard and have
fought honestly for the friends which I believe are
at the foundation of all free republican governments,
and if in doing so, I have mistaken the task of
the age and the wants of the people, I can only hope
that my mistake is not too deep to be forgiven by a
generous and great people. Pass the bill and you
have saved the ship and cargo defeat it and you
have engulfed the peace and prosperity of North-Carolina.
Having endeavored to discharge my legislative
duties as a firm and independent representative,
I shall give my vote in favor of the passage of the
bill, ami rest my cause in the hands of those who
have never deserted lite in a da)' of need Had I
been more mysterious in my efforts, and dealt with
a duplicity of principles, one face for office and an
other for the dear people, then 1 may have been
placed by my superiors upon some verv important
committee, such as counting the books m the State
library, or gassing up the State Capitol.
J.0. . CLARK. WM. H. TTBLINGTOX
CLARK & TURLINGTON,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Wilmington M. c.
VVTILL GIVE SPECIAL ATTEKTION TO ALL
fl consignments of
Cotton, ;iv:il Store, Flour, Bacon,
Timber, &c, dtc,
and other country produce, either for saie or shipment.
My Wharf and Warehouses being conveniently located
fur the reception of produce either by Railroad or River,
enables me to make my charges light. Also, regular deal
ers in
Lime, Plaster, Cement, Hair, Ac.
Refers lo H. A. SAVAGE,
Cashier Bank of Cape Fear, Wilmington, N. C.
JOHN DAWSON,
President Wilmington Branch Bank of N. C.
W. H JONES,
Cashier Raleigh Branch Bank of Cape Fear,
November 13, 1860. 49 wly.
TO RIFLE MAKERS WITHIN THE STATE.
ORDNANCE DEPARTMENT,
Raleigh, Aog. 10, 1SS1.
PROPOSALS ARE INVITED CN11L 19 II.. ON
Wednesday, 4th September next, for the fab
ri ration and delivery at the Ordnance Depot in this city
where samples may be seen-of (5000) five thousand Per
CUMon R.ilcs of the following dimensions, to-wit:
Inches.
Haref.i, ( Diameter of the bore, 0.54
cit rtttt , Variation allowed, more 0.01
or iron Diameter at the muzzle, 0.90
steel pre- Diameter at breech, between the flats, 0.15
ferret Length without the breech screw, 33
Rambod length, 83
Arm Complete length, 48.R
IapLtMEXTs. ferewdrirer, with cone wrench: iciptr, ball
tcrfir, i-pri'ig pic', bullet mould.
To be subject to inspection before reception. Proposals
will state the number that will be delivered weekly, and
the earliest day of the first delivery. Sufficient security for
the faithful performance of contract will accompany propt
which will be addressed to the " Otlicer Commanding
Ordnance Depot, Raleigh, ft. C ," and endorsed " Propo
sals lor furnishing Percussion Rifles."
JAS. A. J. BRADFORD.
Col. and Chief of Ordnance.
Raleigh, Aug. 13, ISfit. 33 wtd
S VLE OF VALUABLE LAND!
nnilF; UNDKRSIGNED, EXECUTORS OF THE LAST
1 will and testament of DAVID BLUM, deceased,
will sell to the higlust bidder, on the premises, on
Thursday, the 3rd day of October next,
a tract of land containing 240 ACRES, about 90 acres in
cultivation, including a large and very productive Meadow.
The remainder is strong, well limbered upland.
The improvements consist of a two story PRICK DWEL
LING, wilh all needful and convenient out-buildings; also
a large two stoiy STORE HOUSE, with a good roomy
Dwelling house attached. The entire tract is enclosed and
subdivided with good fences.
The laud exlends from Muddy Creek on the North to the
street in the village of Waughtown, Forsyth county, N. C,
mi the roml leading from Salem, to High Point, on the N.
C. Railroad, 2 1-2 miles from the former, and IS miles from
the hitler place, and is undoubtedly the best stand for
merchandizing and general trading to be found in this sec
tion uf country.
Any furrher information desired will be cheerfully given.
On.-of the undersigned can at all times be found on the
premises.
It is believed, uudcr present ciicumstances, that real es
tate (farming lands) is the best species of property to in-
e.-t in.
We will also sell at the same time and place, a LOT and
DWELLING HOUSE, in Waughtown.
' E5? Terms made known on the day nf sale. &3
H. M LAStf. 1
D. H. BLUM, ) Executors.
A.M.BLUM, 1
August 3, 1861. 33 wtlstOct.
COTTON BAGGING AND ROPE.
6
BALES HEAVY GUNNY BAGGING and a small
lot ot WALKING ROPE,
Juat received at
T. D. SLEDGE'S.
DAILY EXPECTED
100 SACKS SALT,
I TIERCE wS CRUSHE SUGAR,
4 DOZ. BUCKETS.
AH of which will be sold as low as the times will admit of.
T D SI EDGE
Raleigh, N. C, Aug. 2.0, 1861. ' ' (4 wSt
ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE OP REAL ES.
TATE FOR ASSETS.
BY A DECREE OF TUE COURT OF PLEA6 AND
Quarter Session of Sampson County, the undersigned
as Administrator of Charles A. Harrison will proceed to
sell at the Court House door in the City nf Raleigh, on the
Hth day of September, A. D: 1861, the following Real es
tain rh - (Inn lot in the Citv of Raleigh known in the plan
of said City, as lot No. 224, on which is situated a dwelling
house.
Also, at the Court House door in the town of Clinton, on
the 1st day of October, the follorieg land, vir: the inter
est of said Charles A. Harrison in one entry of land of 100
acres, entered by Curtis Gilbeit. adjoining the lanas oi j
It Ituam.n Kini,..,,! Vl'.,rri, ami Ii.hn ftilhert.
Teems or Sale. Twe ve months credit, 'with intWest
from date, purchasers giving notes with approved security.
J. K. UKAMAN, Aamr. ana v,oinuir.
August 13th, 1801. 83-wtd.
CHARLOTTE FEMALE INSTITUTE.
riMIK EXERCISES OF THIS SCHOOL WILL BE BE
-I SUM ED on the 12th of SEPTEMBER.
A full corps of teachers in al the branches, of a liberal
education, has been employed for the ensuing session.
The Musical Daparlmeut will be Under the direction ot
lr R F. Hunt and Miss H. U. Himmarskold j and Draw-
Hunting, and Modern Languages, under Mr. W. r.
Di'Haas.
1'lie Principal considers himself fortunate in having se
cured the services of such able and experienced U acbers
the nriiameiilal.bianches.
or Terms, 4c. gee Catalogue.
Address, Rer. R. BURWELL,
, . . Charlotte, N. C.
J"'y5,1861. ' 28-wl2tnSep.
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RALEIGH : SATURDAY, AUG. 31, 1861.
J5F We stop the press to announce the startling
intelligence, that a dispatch has just been received
in this City, that Fort Hattcras was taken by the
Federals, at 11 o'clock, on Thursday, and that our
whole force, amounting to nearly COO men, have
been made prisoners. Arouse, North-Carolinians,
and drive them from your soil.
1 he Legislature.
The only business of interest on Thursday was
the three ineffectual attempts to elect a Senator to
the Confederate Congrqss. On the third attempt
the joint vote of both Houses stood thus: W. T.
Dortch 5G, S. J. Person 33, Thos. L. Clingman 20,
David S. Reid 14, (in the Senate,) David Outlaw 7;
the rest of the voces being divided between Messrs.
W. A. Graham, George Davis, 'V. W. Avery, J. M.
Morehead, Bedford Brown, V. N. Edwards, J. W.
Osborne and AV. S. Ashe. Gov. Brngg's name was
withdrawn in both Houses at his request. Messrs.
H. T. Clark, W. N. EL Smith, and others who had
been voted for, were withdrawn. The name of D.
S. Reid was also withdrawn in the House.
The Latest News.
Reported attnek of Federal Steameri vpon Fort
Hattera General JSctcn.
On Tuesday last. Gov. Clark received a disnatch
from Gen. Huger, at Norfolk, stating that two i
steam frigates, eight armed vessels, with other small
craft, had left Old Point on Monday, and steered j
South. The impression was they designed an at- !
tack upon our coast Gov. Clark at once ordered j
the 7th Regiment of State troops, commanded by
CoL Campbell, to Newbcrn. On Wednesday, a j
dispatch was received via Newbcrn, that the fleet
had anchored off Fort Hatteras.
On Thursday afternoon, an intense feeling was
created here, by the additional announcement that j
Fort Hattcras had bcen captured by the Federals !
that the guns of the Foit were silenced at an early
period of the day. From these rumors, additional
ones have been manufactured, and the most serious
results are said to have occurred. At this writing,
nothing is certainly known here as (o the result.
Wc had nineteen cannon mounted at that point,
with about 500 troops. The force of the Federals
is variously estimated at from 4,000 to 8,000. We
doubt if they had more than 4,000, if that, as more
could not well have been spared from Old Point
It is however quite certain, that according to our
predictions and warnings for months, our coast is
menaced, if not successfully invaded. If we are
not prepared fully to meet the foe at the entrance of
our inlets, it is not the fault of the Standard. We
have labored earnestly to direct the attention of the
government to the absolute necessity of full prepa
ration. If there be blame let it fall where it ought
But we must not give way to complaints. We
must up and at them, and drive them fnihi our
coast. Gov. Clark will do his utmost to effect that
object speedily, and we have no doubt President
Davis will promptly meet the case. There is no
time for delay. We hope and believe our friends in
the Eastern Counties will rally promptly to resist
the Lincoln hirelings. Let them be cool, provident,
determined and vigilant Watch the enemy's move
ments, and be sure to provide against the tamper
ing with and the near approach of the enemy to
your personal property. Remove it beyond his
reach at the first indication of his approach to the
main land.
The papers by the last mails are barren of inter
est The rumor of Gen. Lee's victory over Gen
Rosencrantz, in the valley of Virginia, is not con
firmed. Neither is the report of Gen. Scott's resig
nation well founded.
Gen. Wise's reported victory over Col. Tyjcr, on
the Kanawha, is better founded ; but .no authentic
particulars have come to hand. Stirring events are
looked for from that quarter. Our forces, under
Gens. Lee, Loring, Wise and Floyd are being di
rected by skillful hands, and we Bhall not be sur
prised to hear of the total route of the Federal
forces in the Valley soon.
On the Potomac there is but little change. Our
pickets are pressing down upon the enemy daily.
The despotism of Lincoln grows apace. The ar
rest of Ladies has become common. Several have
been arrested recently. Every suspected man is
imprisoned. The press dares not speak out
In Missouri, East Tennessee, and Kentucky, the
cause of the South is more hopeful. Missouri is
fully aroused and Kentucky begins to wake up.
Montgomery Grets. This fine company, com
manded by Capt W. D. Barringer, went into camp
at High Point, a few days since. From those who
know personally the material of this company, we
learn that it is fully equal to any that has taken the
field; and the officers-are spoken of in the highest
terms. The " Pee Dee country " is marching up
nobly to the conflict
LEIGH. N". C. WEDNE
The two Old Parties.
What good dees it Jo to assume: that old party
lines Have been obliterated; and that the Democratic
nd Whig parties have ceased to exist ? Do we not
see party in every thing? Is it not urged that an
old line Democrat and an old line Whig, lor example,
shall be chosen to the Senate ? and that, in arrang
ing the Congressional districts, respect should be
had to these two parties ? We speak of things as
they are, not as they should be.
The old Republic was destroyed between the doc
trine of teeession at will on the one hand, and that
of force as applied to State sovereignties on the
other. Unjust aggression, or rather the threat that
slavery should be circumscribed, and the actual vio
lation of the Constitution by many of the non-slavc-holding
States, stimulated this doctrine of secession
at will, which finally, as in the cases of North-Carolina
and Virginia, became secession for cause. Par
ty was largely instrumental in creating and setting
these doctrines in motion. If, then, mere party
spirit was largely instrumental in destroying the
old government, and in involving the two sections
in war, -vould it not be wise to banish this spirit,
at least during the war? Next to the abolitionists,
blind and unquestioning party spirit is the worst
enemy North-Carolina ever had; and this spirit was
especially injurious in both sections of the old
Union for, the last four or five years, because it par
took of sectionalism, which is the foe of compromise
and concord. We c.in judge of the future only by
the past Human nature is no better than it was
when Greece was destroyed by internal dissention,
or when Rome became the slave of Caesar. Blind
party spirit, and mere devotion to men and to old
organizations, without regard to measures or to the
voice of justice and reason, will assuredly in the
end, if indulged, destroy the new, as it has destroy
ed the old government
In regard to measures, the question, and the only
question should always be, Is it in strict accordance
with the Confederate Constitution t And in regard
to men the only question ought to be, Is he honest
is he capable is he faithful to the Constitution?
W ith these rules of conduct to guide us, we will sel
dom if ever err. But we go further than this. The
principles of free government are being tested anew
in North America. In the States which profess al
legiance to Lincoln those principles have been lost
sight of or trampled down. There is no such thing
as English or American liberty in the States referred
to. All that is left on this continent of Constitu
tional liberty must brooked for in the Confederate
States. That liberty to be enduring, must be based
on the most perfect respect for Constitutions and
laws ; and it must also derive its existence from,
and exist in, a representative Democracy. We be
lieve in the capacity of the people to govern them
selves; and we believe that a government which
represents the great mass of the people, and not
merePy a favored few of them, to be the only one
worth maintaining. This is our political creed, call
us what you will. The tendency of the federal sys-
tem has bcen t0 exPnsioni then to separation
from the centre.
X 1IC IIVVT L,'M ti I I 1 1 1 U 1 1 L ia n CAACI
than the old one. It cannot long survive those con'
flicts between parties and factions which the old one
encountered for the last quarter of a century. It
should be the aim of every patriot to strengthen
rather than weaken the Confederate government
Now-a-days, when men are spoken of for office,
we hear it said that this one was too slow and that
one was too fast in seceding from the old Union.
This, therefore, of itself creates a part in all save
organization. It also involves the past, with the
censures or commendations which belong to it. It
is better, we think, to take a man for what he is
than for what he has bcen, provided he was no dis
honest self-seeker or scrambler for office. Is he for
a strict construction of the Confederate Constitu
tion ? does he regard the people as capable of self
government, and has he shown this belief by bis
acts? and is he honest capable, and faithful?
These are the touch-stones by which public men
should be tried.
To attempt to continue the old party organizations
would be to offer to a new set of guests the rem
nants of a former feast All the old issues are de
funct We shall have new measures, based on the
Confederate Constitution and on the altered condi
tion of the country. For one, we take our stand by
the Confederate government as a government of
limited, delegated powers. We shall sustain it du
ring the war, and after the war ; and we would be
glad to hear nothing more about the Old parties,
and nothing more about those who were too slow
and those who were too fast in dissolving the old
Union. But if the fast men mil have it so if
they insist on proscribing all those who were reluc
tant to destroy the old system and launch the State
on the tempestuous sea of revolution and civil war,
then we say we are ready to meet them. In a con
test of this sort before the people, we shall not fear
for oursclf or for those with whom we may act, but
wc shall fear for the country. We shall not engage
in it unless forced to do so in self-defence. The
people have as retentive memories as the politicians.
They have not forgotten, nor will they soon forget
the events of the last twelve months.
But why should we urge a cessation of party
strife ? Simply because- we love our country, and
desire to see the people of the State a unit in this
great crisis. That is the feeling that governs us.
Faction, and party hate, and party injustice have
i done their worst on us. We have been pursued
with wolf-like ferocity by men who knew they were
wronging us, and who knew we were as good a Dem
ocrat as ever trod shoe-leather, simply betfause we
would not oppose the principle of ad valorem, and
because we would not make haste to break up .the
Union and bring on war. We have lived to see ad
valorem adopted by the State, and by the Confeder
ate government in its first tax bill ; and we have
lived also to witness the realities of "peaceable seces
sion." But a truce to all this. Let us think only
of what is best for the country. Let us do what is
right without regard to party. Let us put our best
men in office ; and let us all forget, at least for the
present, the differences, and in many instances the
animosities which have heretofore divided us. Let
every public man who has a future before him re
member that if he does not receive justice now, the
day is coming when he will; and that, whatever
may be his fate, after the war is over he will have
the right and the opportunity to appeal to the great
tribunal of the people. Let no jar be heard in the
tone of defiance wilh which we meet the hosts of
Lincoln. We are contending not only for our rights
SDAY, SEPTEMBER 4,
and our honor, but for our existence as a people.
United, the South will overcome all her enemies ;
divided, she will fall an easy prey to the arrogant
and aggressive North.
Relief for the People. '
The Legislature' will do all in its power to relieve
the people from the apprehensions of ruin from
heartless creditors and land-sharks. A large num
ber of propositions are before the body, but it has
taken the precaution to refer every thing to a strong
joint select committee, to prepare a bill with care,
not liable to the objections of the late stay-law.
Relief is earnestly demanded and the times demand
it, but we are glad that we see no disposition in
this matter, to violate the rights of humanity, of
justice, or of the Constitution.
We regret to learn that Capt. Sitnonton has been
unable to take his seat in the House for several
days, being confined to his bed by indisposition.
Military Information. '
The 25th Regiment of N. C. volunteers, at Ashe
ville, is composed of the following companies : Hay
wood Invincibles, Capt. S. C. Bryson ; Edney Greys,
Capt B. M. Edney ; George's Guards,. Capt. J. W.
Francis; Jackson Guards, Capt T. D. Bryson;
Highland Guards, Capt W. S. Grady; Cane Creek
Rifles, Capt T. R. Blake ; Black Mountain Guards
Capt C. M. Roberts; Pisgah Guards, Capt G. W.
Howell; Haywood Highlanders, Capt T. J. Le
noir ; Transylvania Volunteers, Capt. F. W. John
ston. The Hon. Thomas L. Clingman has been
elected Colonel of this Regiment, Sinclair Dahring,
Lieut Colonel, anti a Mr. Rutledge, Major. There
arc three companies in addition to the above at
Asheville.
We learn that the 26th regiment of volunteers,
in camp near this City, has elected Captain Z. B.
Vance, of the 4th regiment, Colonel ; Harry Bur
gwynn, Lieutenant Colonel ; and" Capt A. B. Car
, michael, of Wilkes, Major.
The 7th regiment of State troops, now under
marching orders for Virginia, is composed of the
following companies : Company A., J. L. Hill, Cap-
tain ; company B., R. P. Young, Captain; compa
ny C, R. B. McRae, Captain ; company D., W. L.
Davidson, Captain ; company E., Alsey J. Taylor,
Captain ; company F., J. McLeod Turner, Captain ;
company G., Hiram Weatherspoon, Captain ; com
pany II., James G. Harris, Captain ; company J.,
J. R. McAuley, Captain ; company K., M. H. Peo
ples, Captain. Reuben G. Campbell is Colonel of
this regiment, E. Graham Haywood, Lieut Colonel,
and E. D. Hall, Major.
The Captains of the 1st Regiment N. C. Cavalry,
Rtationed at Ridgway, are as follows : Captains
W. EL Cheek, Thomas Ruffin, J. H. Whitaker, W.
J. Houston, T. N. Crumpler, J. M. Miller, Rufus
Barringer, T. P. Siler, J. W. Woodfin, G. N. Folk.
Robert Ransom is Colonel, L. S. Baker. Lieutenant
Colonel, J. B. Gordon, Major, and V. C. Barringer,
2d Major.
Col. Spruill's battalion of cavalry is at Kittrcll's.
Wc are not in possession of the names of the Cap
tains or companies. We trust Col. Spruill's bat
talion will be increased to a regiment, and then the
whole of America will contain no regiments of cav
alry superior to these, c
Wc learn from the report of Mr. Winslow, Milita
ry Secretary, submitted to the Legislattye on the
21st that since the commencement of the war, there
have bcen organized eleven regiments of State
troops, fourteen regiments of twelve month's men,
and parts of four regiments have been rendezvoused
preparatory to formation. They are as follows :
1st State troops, Col. Stokes; 2d, Col. Tew; 3d,
Col. Meares; 4th, Col. Anderson; 5th, Col. McRae;
6th, Col. Pender; 7th, Col. Campbell; 8th, Col."
Shaw; 9th, Artillery, Col. Bradford ; 10th cavalry,
Col.4Ransora ; 11th, cavalry. Cnl. Spruill. 1st vol
unteers, Col. Hill; 2d, Col. Williams ; 3d, Col. Pen
der; 4th, Col. Daniel; 5th, Col. McKinnii; 6th,
Col. Lee: 7th, Col. Martin; 8th, Col. Radcliffe;
12th, Col. Pcttigrcw ; 13th, Col. Hoke; 14th, Col.
Clarke ; 15th or 25th, Col. Clingman. To these is
to be added the 16th or 26th, Col. Vance, The
Military Secretary says :
" Of these troops the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. 6, Regiments of
Infantry, State Troops, are on service in Virginia,
as are also two Companies of the Artillery Reily's
Heavy Artillery, attached to the Fourth, Anderson's
Regiment and Ramseur's Light Battery.
Moore's Light Battery is under ordeis to move
to Virginia.
Brem's Light Battery is on guard service at
Raleigh.
The remaining three Companies of Artillery are
on garrison duty on the coast
The Seventy Infantry is under marching orders
to Virginia.
The Eight Tnfantry and first and second Cavalry
arc in Camp of Instruction, not yet fully equipped
and armed.
Of the Volunteer forces, the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th,
5th, 6th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, are on service in
Virginia.
The 7th and 10th arc on garrison duty on the
coast
The 25th is at Asheville with marching orders to
Raleigh.
Parts of the 2Gth, at Raleigh, of the 27th, at
High Point, of the 28th, at Asheville, and one or two
unattached Companies at Newbern.
Four unattached Companies, with three Com
panies of Artillery, are at Fort Macon.
The whole force in Virginia at the date of the
muster-roll and enlistment returns, so far as can be
ascertained, is as follows :
Of the State Troops, - 8,255
Of the Volunteers, 12,315
In all 20,570
The absence of proper rolls and specific returns
from the heads of the Regiments preclude the pos
sibility of precise information. The number above
does not allow for deaths, casualties or discharges ;
nor does it embrace large numbers of recruits, which,
it is said, have from time to time gone on. As such
recruiting has not been authorised, nor indeed re
ported to the Adjutant General, there is no record
of the same. Efforts have been, and are now mak
ing, to. obtain full and prompt returns. Much incon
venience has been felt and experienced by the troops
themselves for the want of muster-rolls, which can
only be supplied by the respective Captains."
Our correspondents must bear with us. Their
favors are accumulating on our hands during the
session. We will publish as soon as we can find
space.
Making Vinegar. To eight gallons of clear rain
water add three quarts of molasses ; put into a cask ;
shake well a few times, then add two or three
spoonfuls of good yeast cakes. If in summer, place
the cask in the sun ; if in winter, near the chimney,
where it may warm. In ten or fifteen days add to
thlf liquid a sheet of brown paper, torn in strips,
dipped in molasses,, and good vinegar will be pro
duced. The paper will, in this way, form what is
called the "mother," or life of vinegar,
1861.
Wholb Number 1379.
For the Soldiers.
In addition to what we published a few days ago,
Mr. High, the Sheriff of Wake, acknowledges the re
ceipt of the following articles from the ladies of
Wake for the soldiers :
Mrs. James T. Marriott, of Raleigh, four pairs of
Woolen Socks and one of Cotton.
Mrs. Elizabeth Fort, three pairs of Cotton Socks,
Miss Eliza Hill, one pair of Blankets.
Miss Louisa M. Hill, one pair of Blankets, and
two pairs Yarn Socks.
Mrs Rufus Page, one pair of Blankets.
Mrs. William H. High, one pair of Blankets and
six pairs of Woolen socks.
Mrs. Kenneth Rayner, four Blankets.
Mrs. John H. Bryan, of Raleigh, six Blankets.
Mrs. William.J. Brown of Wake, a pair of Blan
kets, and two pair of Socks.
Mrs. Mary Shepard, of Raleigh, one pair of Blan
kets, four pair of Socks, one flannel Vest and a pair
of Drawers.
Miss Emma Hunter, three Blankets and three pair
of Socks.
Confederate Loan. We observe that Jas. T.
Miller, Esq., collector of the customs in Wilmington,
announces that he is prepared to pay the interest
due on coupon bonds of the Confederate States on
the 1st Sept, at his office.
For the Standard.
RELIEF TO THE PEOPLE.
Nothing claims the attention oT the Legislature,
in its early deliberations, more than the passage of a
relief bill to protect the indebted portion of the
people from the land sharks which infest every com
munity in our patriotic old State.
The former stay-law answered well to effect this
object, and while in force saved thousands of dol
lars worth of property from sacrifice, which would
otherwise have been sold the owners stripped of
the very last vestige turned over as bankrupts,
without credit or even emplcyment to support them
selves or families in these critical times.
That law was the very best as an expedient to
check the ruinous results which would have follow
ed soon, that could have been passed then, or that
can be passed now, and exhibited that love of coun
try and manifest interest for the people, the great
sovereigns of Southern independence, which should
characterize the Legislature as possessing wisdom
and magnanimity of purpose to maintain that inde
pendence, by sustaining the credit of its citizens
and soldiers whose lives, property and time are be
ing offered upon its altar of liberty. But, it is re
marked, that law was passed by a Legislature which
was in part bankrupt ; that the tendency of it was
to take from the rich man and give to the poor man ;
that it discriminated between the creditor and debt
or in favor of the latter. This conclusion looks to
be erroneous, except when applied to the few isolat
ed cases of dishonesty in running property, lo pre
vent tne collection oi nonest debts, which was the
case even before the passage of the stay law. Hence
but few can be tound to condemn the law. And by
whom is the complaint brought? Look into the
country, do you find the people as a mass making
a hue and cry against the act of their representa
tives ? No, this great alarm at the honesty of the
people, and complaint against the action of the Le
gislature, comes from those men who have been bu
sily engaged, in view of the present financial dis
tress, dealing in stocks, promissory notes, etc., and
having brought, in the verv beginning of the crisis.
suits upon their claims, are now clamorous to real
ize their money out of what ? the debtor's proper
ty, at a time when money cannot be raised to pay
with. This is the source from whence all the com
plaint originates, regarding the injustice of the stay
law tne imparation oi obligation and contract
that it has shaken the very foundation of commerce,
by a loss of confidence in the honesty of the people,
and even their ability to pay their debts doubted.
It is to be hoped the Legislature will rebuke these
selfish complaints by another act, to stop the run
that is now preparing to be made upon the debtor
class of our State population. That the people are
honest there can be no doubt that they will pay
their debts when the time comes that will enable
them to do so, there can be no doubt Will their
representatives, the guardians of a great and patri
otic constituency, neglect their vital interest, and
leave them in the midst of ruin without help, and
no other than their legislative body to appeal to, or
their own pbysica. strength to protect them? It is
believed that the Legislature will not
It is said as a pretext, that nobody wishes to press
the debtor or distress him, by the sale of his prop
erty now. This is but a prelude to deceive. Hu
man nature is the same to-day it was in the days of
Jacob and Lsau. Lvery man who has it in his
power to gain much with a little will do it Let
not such a lullaby as this deceive. It will be too
late after the Legislature adjourns, leaving the peo
ple's interest unprovided for. Every comprehensive
mind knows the people went in debt before this
crisis came upon the country, in most cases, for the
property they now have, at high prices. To sacri
fice that now, would prove disastrous to future pros
pects. The banks have long since received protec
tion, and their specie is held in their coffers, and
what little of their paper is issued falls into the
hands of such men as speculate in the kind of stock
before named. The present indebtedness of the
country affords a rich harvest for them, if no check
is placed within the reach of those that are in debt
No law can be framed which will meet every indi
vidual case, or that would meet the approval of the
speculating classes. They are too numerous in
times like the present Hence, the only effectual
remedy against this"class, as well as those who an
ticipate to realize fortunes in the great sacrifice of
debtor's property, is, in the total repeal of the exe
cution laws from the State statute, leaving it a blank
for future Legislatures to raise. Those isolated
cases could then go up to the constitutional court
for hearing upon a blank statute. But is the Leg
islature, the law-making power, the creature of the
Court? If so, let all the other convening bodies
of the people's selection be abolished, and let the
government appropriations to their use be turned
over to the Southern Confederacy. But reasonably,
something should be done effectually to guard
against the sacrifice of property. Thousands of
writs are being served upon the poor debtor in
every county, and if no relief is extended the great
mass of the people will be reduced to a state of total
bankruptcy, and a consequent dampness will be
thrown upon the material aid designed to defend
and maintain Southern independence. Who are the
men that are fighting the battles of the South ?
Are they the rich and trading classes men that
are free from debt, or are they of that class who
are mostly in debt ? A brief review would exhibit
the fact that the latter class are the men who are
enduring the hardships of camp life. And must
their little or that of their sureties in thousands of
cases be sold, and their families turned over to the
cold charities of the world? Let this be prevented
if in the power and wisdom of the Legislature.
Another feature, loo, presents itself, and that is
this : Before the passage ot the late stay-law, thou
sands of dollars were sued for, upon which iude-
ment has been obtained since the nullification of
the law. JSow, while the law was in force, no suit
could be entered. This leaves the debtor in that
case six months behind in the prosecution of his
claims to meet the judgments obtained against him.
This is very hard under the existing state of things,
and it would be unfair to hoist bis property upon
the block, without an equal showing upon his
debtors. Suffice it to say, great issues are involved
in this question, and the result of consequences are
enveloped only in the sequel. S. F.
j A Dismai Foreboding. The New York Times
. - J i i m . . . . J -
uitnics a com Dined euon to get riu oi lue wienv
ployed and starving population of that city bf end'
i ng tbem to the West It owns up to the condition
of affairs, thus :
Cur citizens may aa well now take into serion
consideration the social burdens they will be obliged1
to car -y during the approaching winter. The un
employed poor are increasing upon our bands at an
alarming rate. . Al ready we are informed that thous
ands of ableboSied women are under charge of the
Commissioners of Charity and supported at public,
expense womeajwho ask fer no charity, but only
work. Many families of volunteers have not been
relieved by the liberal sums expended, and-will be
forced' soon to uecome burdens on the city. The
swarm of unfortunate children the offspring of peo-,
pre impoverished thy the business prostrations, or of
fathers wha-h a ve a bandoned every thing for the war
increases in the sheets. The agents of such socie-
h ties as the Children's Aid Society, report that num
bers of destitute and orphan little ones beset their
office or their schools acid seek shelter and employ
ment All signs forebode a severe and gloomy
autumn and winter for the poor.
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GENERAL NEWS.
Sewing Cotton. George Makepeace, Es$r of
Cedar Falls, Randolph county, N. C., is manufac
turing an excellent article of sewing cotton. Mr.
M. is at present making only the lower Mos., but
hopes to be able to produce, in a short time, aay
quantity desired.
The Savannah Republican savs the assessment
determined on to raise the tax for the support of the
government in the state of Georgia, is ten and s
hall cents on the hundred dollars.
A roan named Stringer or Springer, from Phila
delphia, who has been working in this place as a
carpenter, was arrested and put in jail last week for
expressing abolition sentiments. Charlotte Dem.
The Clothing Bureau. The Richmond Exam
iner says that the immense government establish
ment at Richmond will be able to turn out before
winter, from 75,000 to 100,000 complete suits of
winter clothing for the soldiers, and at half the price
charged by the sharp dealers who take advantage
of the public necessities. The North-Carolina woolen
factories have promised their entire product, after
filling their contracts with the State.
TriE Confederate Elections. On the 1st Wednes
day in November next, an election will be held in
all the Confederate States for Members of Congress
(ten from North-Carolina) and for Electors of Presi
dent and Vice President (twelve from North-Carolina.)
The Electors to meet on the 1st Wednesday
in December. The Congress will assemble on the
18th day of Februarynext ; open the Electoral votes
on the 19th, and the President and Vice President
be inaugurated on the 22L
The Asheville Xeics says com is selling at tat
Sace at 80 cents per bushel, and meal at 85 ; flour
$7 to $7 50 per barrel.. The ivetc says "our
Eastern friends would do well to send their surplus
corn and flour to this market, as it would pay a
handsome profit over their home prices, after adding
freight expenses." If the Railroad were only com
pleted to Asheville it would be an easy matter to
reach Asheville.
Col. Marcus Erwin left Marshal, Madison Co. on
Monday last, with between two and three hundred
men for Col. Green's regiment attached to Wise's
Legion. These men are of the best fighting stock
of Madison and Yancey.
W. H. Mathews and Roland Williams, of the 5th
N. C. State troops, died at the Charlottsville hospital
on the 1st August. Birch Whitehead, of the same
regiment, died on the 8th; and J. W. Wilder, of
the 6th regiment, on the 4th:
There is a minnie rifle manufactory in operation
in New Orleans. The rifle turned out is equal to
the best." Ten rifles are made per day.
The Suffolk correspondent of the Petersburg Ex
press says Col. Pender has accepted his appointment
as Colonel of the 6th regiment of State troops, and
has left for Manassas.
Mrs. Ann C. Pearson writing from Morganton to
the Charlotte Bulletinsays that the ladies of " Burke
Hospital Association," has sent to the 1st Regiment
at Yorktown 55 shirts, 17 pair of drawers, 26
sheets, 32 pillow cases, 38 towels, 2 quilts, 2 com
forts, 2 counterpanes, 2 coats, 3 bed ticks, 5 table
cloths, lint, linen bandages, &c and $174 in money
had been received for the relief of soldiers.
It is said that 1300 Indian warriors are en route
for Gen. McCulloch's camp in Missouri, to fight for
the South.
Arkansas has raised already 21,500 men for the
war. She only casts a little upwards of 50,000
votes.
The Salisbury Watchman, says that a gentleman
from Catawba County says that there is no good
ground to expect the Lincolnitcs of East Tennessee
to cross the line to attack North-Carolinians, We
hardly thought they were such fools.
The privateer Jeff. Davis which has been such a
terror lo the Lincolnitcs, was cast-away on the 21st
inst, in attempting to go into St Aueustinc. Fla.
A large lagoon, called Laguna Madre, in Texas, it
is said furnishes not less than a thousand millions of
bushels of salt It can be gotten cheaply, and is said
to be equal to Turk's Island.
The Bull-Run prisoners at Richmond, are urging
Lincoln piteously to consent to an exchange of
prisoners but the wretch is as unfeeling as the
nether millstone. He pays no attention to them.
The Augusta Constitutionalist says that Manga
nese is abundant near that city. Paper makers use
it for bleaching powder.
The New York Herald says that the question of
attacking Charleston S. C, by sea has been discuss
ed at Washington, and that it finds advocates. Let
them try it . . -
N O X I C E
THE CERTIFICATE FOR SIX SUA RES OF STOCK
in the Wilmington and Weldon Rail Road Compa
ny, in the name of Washington R. Hook, deceased, which
stock has been bought by me, of J. R. McUall, Administra
tor of raid Hook, has been lost. This notice is given that
I may apply for a new certificate.
. i. P. NEVILLE.
August 8th, 1801. . S3 wGw
EDGEWORTH FEMALE SEMINARY,
GecexsBO rough, N. C.
THIS INSTITUTION HAS BEEN IN SDCCESSFtJL
operation for twenty one years, an I for the last ten
years under its present Principal.
Tbe course of instruction is designed to afford to South
era parents an Institution in which cab be secured every
advantage afforded by tbe very best Female Seminaries in
the country.
The Faculty consists nf fire gentlemen and' four ladies.
The' Institution is, and has been thoroughly southern in ita
organization.
Greensburough is eminently healthy, and in tbe present
excited state ot the country, its geographical position reu
ders it a quiet and safe retreat.
The next Session will commence August 1st, 18(11.
For Catalogues containing full particulars of terms, Ac
apply to
RICHARD STERLING, Principal,.
Greenaborough, N. C.
June 25, 1861. . S6 w8mpd.
GEORGE L. WILD,
WARRENTON, N. C,
PH RESPECTFULLY OFFERS HIS SER
BSsaBlvices to the citizens of Raleigh and vicinity
31 f 5 ffas a Tuner and Repairer of Pianos,
wherein ten years experience safely embh a
htm to guarantee satisfaction. All communications direct
ed to Warrenton will receive prompt attention.
Refers to Rer. Aldert Smedes, and Prof. G. F. Hansen,
of St. Mary s College, and Mr. W. J. Palmer, of Deaf,
Dumb and Blind Asvlum, Raleigh, N. C; K. E. Parharr,
J.Wilcox and Prof.' C. H. Kebr, Warrenton ; -and J. H.
Mills, Jus. H. Gooch acd Dr. 8. A. Williams, Oxford, N. C.
Jan. 15, 1861. 8 wtf.
L08T. ":
THE SUBSCRIBER, ON THURSDAY LAST, LOST
his POCKET-BOOK, containing valuable papers to
him The Pocket-Book had his name on it in g:Tt letters.
The finder will be suitably rewarded. on returning it lo him
with ita contents. ''
Tbe Sucbcriber forbids all persona from trading for the
following notes and judgments, which were in the Pocket.
Book; aud tbe makers of be netes are hereby notified not
to pay said notes .to any one except the subscriber or to bis
order:
One note for $24, dated October 1st, I860, and signed by
Jos. M. Mangum ; cne note for $12, dated August i, 181,
signed by W. R. Crawford; also eight judgments fur costs
against Jos. M Mangum A Co. the dales 1 do not remem
ber; also a deed for land, from Edward Yarborough to
Cornelius Jordan and Hackney Poole Tbe finder eaa band
the papers, Ac., to Mr. MILLS H. BROWN or to me.
JAMES A. SMITH.
Wake County, Aug. 24, 1891. 85-wtf.