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THS WILLIAM W. HOLDE.N, Editor and Pboprikiob. - .' -. .TERMS OF THE WKEKLY Turn Dollar! per annum invariably in advance. -, TERMS OF THE SEMI-WEEKLY fbur Dollar per annum, invariably in advance. ... All paper are discontinued at the eqnrattm of the time for ichickthey have been paid. Terms of Advertising in Semi. Weekly Standard: Our regular rates of advertising are as follows: One square, ( 14 lines or leas) first insertion, ; $1 00 Each subsequent insertion, 25 Longer advertisements in proportion. Contracts will be made with advertisers, at the above regular ratet, for six or twelve months, and at the close of the contract 00 per cent, will be deducted from the gross amount. Professional or business Cards, not exceeding five lines will be inserted in either the Weekly or Semi-Weekly, for JS for six months, or $10 for twelve months; or in both papers for $10 fr six months, or $15 for twelve months. Terms of Advertising in Weekly Standard. One dollar per square for the first insertion, and twenty five cents for ech subsequent insertion . Ai deduction will be m-uLe on weekly advertieementi, no matter how long they maymn. Only a limited number of advertisements will be admitted into the Weekly. All advertisements, not other wise directed, are inserted in the Semi-Weekly, and charg ed accordingly. When the number of insertions is cot marked nn the advertisement it is inserted until forbid. JgT" Money sent us by mall is at our risk. RALEIGH: SATURDAY, SEPT. 13, 1862. Movements of the Armies. The news from all points becomes more and more interesting and encouraging every day. Lifficult as it is to obtain entirely reliable information from the Potomac and beyond, it is now rendered entire ly certain that a strong force of the Confederate array has advanced into Maryland, and ere this may be in possession of Baltimore and all the lines of communication north and west of - Washington City. The force of these facts, it is evident, the Northern press and government are laboring to break, lest a general panic may ensue. We need not guard our readers against false statements from that quarter. In the West every thing betokens the speedy "driving out of the enemy from all our States. His evacuation of Alabama will lead to his entire aban donment of Mississippi, Tennessee and Kentucky. The columns of Kirby Smith, already at the door of Cincinnatti, if not in possession, and the columns of Gen. Bragg, Gen. Price, Gen. Buckncr and the corps of Gen. Morgan will soon free old Kentucky, and we trust she will wheel into line with a will to do her full duty. The appointment of Gen. Jos. E. Johnston to the command west of the Mississippi, aided by Gens. Holmes, Hindman and others, gives assurance that Arkansas and Missouri will soon be free. The Latest News. The crossing of the Potomac by our forces was commenced on Thursday the 4lh in three columns ; first at Edward's Ferry, the second at Little Senaca Falls, and third at the " Point of Hocks." Since the passage of the three divisions, others have gone ' over. It will be seen that the Yankee accounts Btatethatno "rebel" force was on Maryland soil up to Friday, the 5th. Official intelligence has been received at Richmond, that Gen. Lee had established his headquarters at Frederick City, which is about 62 miles from Balti more, 75 miles from Annapolis, 43 from Washing ton City and about 65 miles from Harrisburg, Pa. The country around Frederick is rich and plenti ful, and we have the gratifying intelligence that our army was well received by the people, many send ing presents of provisions, and others selling what our soldiers needed, and taking pay in Confederate notes. It is also said that many Marylanders are flocking to our standard, bringing with them arms and ammunition. Rumor, it will be seen, announces the advance of our forces as far as the Relay House, within nine miles oi Baltimore, and of the uprising of the citi zens of that place and an attack upon the Federal troops as in April, 1861. These rumors are be lieved in Richmond to some extent, but not entirely credited. Gen. McClclIan, now being in command at Wash ington City, is engaged in preparing for its defence, as twelve months ago. The tide of war has been thrown back by our invincible troops to its original point Beyond the enemy's lines they are pressing forward. Our past successes warrant the hope that victory will still attend them. At what point Gen. Lee aims his first blow, is not known. In the mean time, we hope that a sufficient force has been left South of the Potomac to guard well the rear of the invading army. The news from Cincinnati has not been confirmed by the latest dispatches. The news from Europe is of little interest The TJ. S. war steamer, Tuscarora, had been ordered off from Falmouth by the British government She had put in to repair and coal. The Yankees are indignant at this treatment We have nothing later from the west than our telegraphic dispatches give, of much interest On Sunday last Col. Forrest re-entered Murfrees boro', Tenn., in time to save the Court House from destruction. The Yankees on leaving bad fired it It is also stated that yellow fever is prevailing in New Orleans among the Yankee troops. The New York Herald stated several days ago, that Hon. Wm. S. Ashe, of this State, acting as aid to Gen. Jackson, was captured by the Yankees on Monday last, while making a reconnoisance. The Richmond papers copy this without a remark. We do not believe the rumor. The New York Times of Friday last has a melan choly but very truthful editorial on the present as pect of Yankee affairs. It says unless a great change takes place soon, " the Union cause is doom ed to a speedy and disastrous overthrow." The New York Tribune is also alarmed. It says the North "should prepare for the worst" Startling! The Petersburg Express of Thurs day says, that Col. S. J. Wheeler, of Murfreesboro', has informed it, that the enemy had landed 500 or 1,000 Yankees at Mr. Ahram Riddick's landing on Chowan river, Hertford County ! If this be true, it is time our forces in that section should be stir ring. We have heard no such news here, and think the rumor must bo based upon a small squad of Yankees appearing at that point Captain Guthrie. We were pleased to see in the City, en Wednesday, Capt J. J. Guthrie, now in command of the Arctic, at the mouth of the Cape Foar. Captain Guthrie was among the ablest and most trusted officers' in the old federal navy ; and he has performed important service since, in the Confederate cause, on the Mississippi We know of no one who deserves promotion more than Capt Guthrie. We would be glad to see him in command of a first class iron clad steamer.- The Federal Government is said to be now build ing eighteen iron-clad vessels. Vol. xxviii.-No. 38. ra Our Unhappy Neighbor. It was our purpose, after the triumphant election of Governor Vance, to presenre entire silence in re gard to what the destructive press and party might say, if they confined themselves within the ordina ry rules of truth and propriety. But the Register in its issue of the 6th inst, has so far violated both, that our silence may be construed into a seeming admission! at least, of the correctness of its false and malicious statements. A baser, a more impudent and false attack upon the friends and supporters of Gov. Vance, could not have been- conceived, than will be found in the following extract : " Indiscreet friends of Mr. Vance, without his knowledge, and we are sure without bis approbation, represented him ' during the canvass as the inveterate opponent of the Con federate government as anxious to procure a speedy peace on terms of compromise with the Yankee foe, and as bit terly hostile to the conscript law, as a cruel, oppressive and unconstitutional enactment. With these representa tions was coupled the declaration that the bare election of Mr. Vance would secure an immediate peace, and the re turn of the North Carolina soldiers to their homes and bus iness. While this mode of electioneering for Mr. Vance, in conversation between man and man, was being carried on in many sections of the State, the newspapers which favored his election abounded in denunciations of " Seces sionists," and laudations of those termed "old Union men." It is not surprising, then, when we remember that from the beginning of this revolution, the North has had stronger hopes of luring back North Carolina to the Union than any of her sisters of the Confederacy, that Mr. Vance's election should be regarded as a strong indication that North Carolina was ready and willing once more to take her stand by the old Hag. This is the evil, the great evil, which bus grown out of the unscrupulous and mischievous mode of electioneering carried on by the friends ot Mr. Vance for their own selfish purposes, and without, as we believe, his knowledge and approbation, and it is this evil that he has it in his power to repair, by repeating official ly, in his address on Monday, the language which he is re ported to have used in his speech at Asheville." The allegation that any friend of Gov. Vance, "indiscreet" or otherwise, "represented him dur ing the canvass as the inveterate opponent of the Confederate government," is a figment of the brains of the Register and its vile coadjutors. No friend of Col. Vance ever said or dreamed any thing akin to it Equally false is the assertion, that any friend of his ever averred that he was in favor of or "anx ious to procure a speedy peace on terms of compro mise with the Yankee foe." The whole of it, as well as other similar falsehoods in the above article, must have been manufactured out of the whole cloth by the Register or some of its coadjutors. Every friend of Gov. Vance will most unhesitatingly pro nounce the entire statement a fabrication. If our Northern enemies have derived any com fort from the election of Gov. Vance, we repeat what we have already affirmed, and what no sane, honest mind can deny, that they are indebted for that com fort entirely to the Register and the enemies of Gov- 1 ernor Vance. The continued repetition of their vile slanders against the friends of Gov. Vance, will meet the scorn and contempt of all honorable men. The hypocrisy of those presses which have kept up their abuse and falsehood against the supporter of Gov. Vance, but who now pretend to be gratified at the positions taken by him, is too transparent to de ceive any one. Their pretended friendship their praises, and proffered support bestowed upon him, would prove to be a corroding, deadening leprosy, from which he and his real friends may hope to be delivered. There is no place of repentance for such sinners as the Register and others, who have wil fully and maliciously slandered Gov. Vance and his supporters. To have been charged by such crea tures as traitors to our cause as untrue to North Carolina and the South, is a crime which can find no forgiveness, until they prove themselves to have been washed seven times' in Jordan and to have been cleansed from their filthincss. And the last Register could not publish the In augural of Gov. Vanee, which gave such universal satisfaction o the large audience that heard it, with out going out of its way to assail the Standard. That paper intimates that we have spoken of the conscript law in such a manner as to produce " mis chief" among the people. The following, from the Standard of the 30th July, will show the injustice which the Register has done us in this respect Before the election, when there was nothing to be made by such a course, we used the following lan guage: " This war must be fought out, and the independence of the South must be established at all hazards. The only hope of the country to effect this, is in our organized regi ments and in the conscripts to fill up those regiments. We know that our troops have not onfy done well but glo riously, yet much remains to be done. We must not only have the organized regiments intact, but the conscripts to complete them. It is well known that we favored the vol unteering system and opposed the conscript act; but the latter is now the law of the land, and every good citizen should yield obedience to it. Onr opinion about the act or measure is unchanged ; but the ton :. upon us, and to re sist it, or evade it, in tne present conauion oi me wrawi, would be to paralyze our strength and deliver up Rich mond to the Lincoln hordes. Stand to your post, boys ! You have borne much, and you deserve immortal honor for your fortitude, your patience, and your valor ; but the crisis of our fate is upon us, and we must 'do' now, or ' die the subjects of arbitrary power. The eyes of millions of patriots at home are upon you. I'm are their only hope. Stand by the flag! Follow it still, for it already gleams in the dawn of independence. One more pitched battle, and if your leaders will only let you loose on the foe, and permit ycu to whip him thoroughly, you will do' it, and eur independence will then be placed beyond a peradveuture. You will then return to your homes, hang up your bruised arms for monuments,! and under the mild sway of blessed peace you and your children after you will enjoy the thanks and gratitude of the millions delivered by your valor from rapacity ana oppression." Now read, what Gov. Vance says in his Inaugural on the conscript law, and see if there is any differ ence between him and the Standard on this subject We call upon the public to bear witness that the Register is the first to break the general harmony, consequent on the election and inauguration ot uov. Vance, by its vindictive partizan assaults. Defences of Wilmington. Gen. Clingman, we observe, is now in command of the Cape Fear Dis trict around Wilmington. He calls for one-fifth of the able-bodied male slave force of the Counties of New Haven, Sampson, Duplin, Brunswick, Bladen and Columbus, to complete the defences of that re gion. This is an important and necessary call, which we hope will be heeded in good time. The war steamer Florida, Capt Maffitt, of the Confederate Navy, arrived at Mobile on the 4th inst, having fought her way in through the bjockaders. Three hundred and sixty Union men from Pier point's dominions joined Gonoral Loring few days since. ., It is stated that Gen. Pillow has at length been restored to his command by the President. The rumor that the Yankee cavalry had advanced from Suffolk and occupied Franklin depot, on the Seaboard Rail Road, is incorrect A few scouts have been seen on the Blackwater, but none have ventured across. " We learn that Gov. Vance has appointed Capt Richard H. Battle, of Anson County, his Private Secretary. Ttf W LEIGH. If. C. W1MES The Affair at Washington. The facts which have come to us from undoubted sources, of the late attack upon the town of Wash ington, we are glad to say, enable us to correct some unfortunate rumors which have gone out The entire command of the expedition was com mitted in charge of that cool and intrepid officer, Capt Stephen D. Pool, who at the defence of Fort Macon and in the recent attack' upon Washington, showed himself to be ah able officer. . Ifis not true that the enemy was advised both at Newborn- and Washington of the intended attack. The enemy was ready for it, but was not expecting it We learn that the enemy had determined upon a raid upon Williamston and Hamilton," and that the force at Washington had been reinforced from New bern the day before, and was to leave Washington that morning for the intended raid. The expedition against Washington was made with no view or expectation of holding the place, we are informed, but for the purpose of destroying or capturing the enemy's stores, to capture the "con trabands" in his possession, and if possible to make Washington so hot as to drive the enemy from the place. Brig. Gen. Martin committed the entire ex pedition to the direction of Capt Pool, having pre viously, in consultation, ordered the plan of attack and the general scheme of its conduct About 800 men composed the expedition, consisting of infant ry, cavalry and artillery. Gen. Martin, it was un derstood, would remain in the neighborhood to ren der any support or succor which might be needed. The attack was made on Saturday morning last at day-break. Our force approached quietly until they encountered the pickets at the west end of the town, who immediately demanded them to halt Lt Davis, who led the advance, demanded a sur render, when the pickets immediately fired into our ranks. Our advance had been peremptorily ordered not to fire upon the pickets, but to charge vigorous ly upon them, but unfortunately, when they fired . upon our men, their fire was returned by a number of pieces. This aroused of course-the entire town. At once a portion of our cavalry charged into the town down Market street, while a portion of the in fantry charged down Second street As soon as "our infantry arrived at the Academy, they were fired upon by the enemy from the building. Here our men captured 4 pieces of artillery, with ammuni tion, which were afterwards served by Capt Manney and his men. At this time, Capt Boothc, who gallantly led the Cavalry, was dangerously wounded, upon which a panic seized most of the Cavalry, ex cepting a portion of Capt Tucker's company, who, under his command, gallantly demeaned themselves throughout the wholo affair. A panic had also seized many of the infantry, who ingloriously fled. The enemy took to the houses at once, and fired upon our troops from the windows, &c Our men were forbidden to fire upon the houses, lest they might injure some of the females and children; The gun-boats Louisiana and Picket commenced throwing shells and other missiles upon the town, damaging the houses, but fortunately did not set them on fire. During the fight the steamer Picket was blown up by the ignition of her magazine, kill ing ali on board but 12 persona the loss was about 60 on board of the vessel. Capt Pool held the town about four hours and then retired, his men slowly dragging out the four pieces of cannon captured. The enemy's loss, including the destruction on board of the Picket, was 160, in killed wounded and missing. Our loss was 15 killed, 41 wounded and 30 missing, most of whom have since come in. The conduct of Capt. Pool during the whole af fair is highly spoken of. Capts. McRae and Cobb, of the 8th, N. C. Regiment, Capt Norman, of the 17th N. C, Capt Manney, of the artillery, and Cap tains Boo the and Tucker, of the Cavalry, and others whose names we have forgotten, all distinguished themselves. Capts. Boothe, Mull and Norman were dangerously, and Licuts. Grimes and Staton severe ly wounded. Other names among the killed and wounded we have not obtained. It is understood that the Cavalry companies of Capts. Walker and Lawrence were not in the fight, having "skeedaddled" at an early period. On the fall of Capt Boothe, his company, it is said, became panic stricken, and got out of danger. Capt Tucker, Lt Utley, and other officers and men of his compa ny behaved with the utmost courage, charging the enemy in all directions, and damaging him seriously. Wo regret to learn that Corporal Smedes, and pri vates R. Burns, J. King, Winborne, Bridgers, and perhaps others, are .missing. Some of those it is feared were killed, and others taken prisoners. The enemy's force, including those on the gun boats, amounted to about 1,000. Only about 450 ,of our men participated in the fight, some of whom both officers and men, aTe said to have be haved badly. It must be considered, however, that the most of them were raw troops, had not smelt powder before, and were engaged in a most hazardous undertaking. To assault a fortified town, guarded by a vigilant foe, should be undertaken by veteran and daring troops. Strange to say, no negroes were apprehended in this attack. At the Academy, one large, impudent fellow came out and assailed one of our men, asking, "What have you d d rebels come here for?" The soldier replied with his bayonet, running it through him, killing him instantly. As soon as they found the Confederates were in the town, they all rushed for the boats and got out of the way. After our forces left, we learn that the Yankees immediately commenced arresting all the citizens who were supposed to sympathise with the Confed erates. During the fight, we learn, a most worthy lady received a flesh wound in one of her limbs. A friend who was in the expedition writing from Kfnston, says : " Capt Tucker won for himself a name for valor and coolness of which any man might be proud." The City Council of Macon, Ga., has tendered to the Confederate Government thirty acres of land within the corporate limits of the city, for the erec tion of a Confederate States Armory. The tender has been accepted by the Government and the land ordered to be surveyed. . The Paris correspondent of the Now York Times says : " The confiscation bill just passed 'oy the American Congress i: condemned by the French press, as well by fr'fuds as enemies, as barbarous, uncivilized, and as oelonging to another epoch." A camp of instruction for fifty thousand men has been established near Washington City. DAI, SEPT. 17, Latest Telegraphic News. A club having been established in this. City to ' obtain the telegraphic news from all points, we are prepared to give our readers the latest intelligence up to our going to press.' . The following dispatches were received on Wed nesday and Thursday, last : ADDRESS OF GEN. BRAQO. Chattakoooa, Tenn., Sept 10, 1862. A congratulatory order from Gen. Bragg to his army, on the recent successes of the Confederate arms, has just been received. It is dated Sparta, Sept 9th, and commences by saying that our campaign opens auspiciously.- The enemy is in full retreat, with consternation and demoralization destroying his ranks. To secure the fruits of this condi tion, we must press vigorously and unceasingly. Alabamians, your State is redeemed 1 Tennesseeans, your Capital and State is almost restored 1 Without firing a gun, yon return conquerors 1 Kentuckians, the first great blow has been struck for your freedom. Soldiers from the other States share the happiness of our more fortunate brothers, and will press on with them for the redemption of their home and women. (Sigued.) BRAXTON BRAGG. DASH UPON WILLIAMSBURG, VA. . Kichhokd, Sept 10. Lieut. Col. Shingler, of Holcombe's Legion, reports, offi cially, that on the Uth inst., he made a dash into Williams burg, Va., with 350 Cavalry, drove the enemy, 600 Btrong, about five miles, and captured the Colonel, the Militarr Governor, Major, two. Captains, sundrv Lieutenants, and about 75 privates. lie also destroyed "large quantities of commissary and other stores. There were 80 Yankees killed; Confederates 15 killed, wounded and missing. G. LATEST KOETHEES KEWS. Richmond, Sept 11. Lat Northern papers received here indicate that serious apprehensions of invasion are felt at Harrisburg and Phil adelphia. At the former place business was suspended and citizens were forming into companies and drilling. The Mayor of Philadelphia recommends to the citizens to form military organizations to repel invasions. G. CONFEDERATE CONGRESS. , Sept. 8. In the Senate to-day, several bills were presen ted and resolutions of inquiry adopted. Bills were passed fixing the animal pay of Engineers in the Navy, and amend ing the act to organize a Marine Corps. The military exemption bill was under consideration until adjournment. In the House, the bill was passed providing for the furth er issue of Treasury Votes also the bill to pay the Choc taw nation interest on certain bonds due them by the State of Virginia. The House resumed the consideration of the Conscript iill. Sept. 9. In the Senate, to-day, the House bill to pay certain interest due the Choc taws was passed. The Military Exemption bill was further discussed. The Senate bill changing the meeting of the next regu lar session of Congress to the second Monday in January, was passed. A resolution for adjournment on the 80th instant was adopted. ' In the House, Mr. Wright, ofGa., submitted a preamble declaring that as the legislation of the Congress of the Uni ted States, military orders, Ac., will provoke retaliation and inaugurate a war shocking to humanity, Ac. : Seeolved, That the President send a Commissioner to the government of the United States to treat upou the manner of conducting the war, and if possible agree upon some terms whereby its horrors may be mitigated. Laid over. The discussion of the Conscription bill was continued until adjournment. Sept. 10. In the Senate, Mr. Lewis, of Ga., submitted a resolutiou declaring the purposes of the Confederate States in prosecuting the war. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Mr. Simms' joint resolution to provide for the awarding of medals and badges to officers and soldiers of the army for meritorious services, was adopted. Mr. Haynes, of Tenn., submitted a resolution of inquiry, relative to protecting the freedom of speech and of the press from the restrictions of military commanders, and fixing penalties for abuse of such freedom, for protecting citizens against punishment until indicted by a Grand Jury, and in condemnation of martial law. Laid over. The exemption bill was further discussed by Mr. Yancey, of Ala., who made a lengthy speech iu opposition to pend ing amendments th exempt Justices pf the Peace. in the House, Mr. lleiakcll, of Tenn , submitted resolu tions, that upon the occupation of any portion of the ene my's territory bv our army, the requisite number of the male population be seized and held as hostages tor the re lease of our citizens seized without arms, tf-c, and also for the return of our slaves, carried off by the armies of the North, discriminating in such seizures against men promi nent in their adhesion to the Black Republican, anti-Chris-tian government at Washington. Objection being made, the resolutions were withdrawn for the present. The Conscription bill was further. discussed until ad journment. Sept. 11. In the Seiate, the resolutions submitted by Mr. Havnes, of Tenu., were relerred to the committee on the Judiciary. A bill passed which declares that the first section of the Act passed 18th Feb., 186), concerning exempting certain goods from duty, remain in full force. The Exemption bill was discussed by Mr. Henry, of Tenn., and Mr. fiaxwell of Florida. The House was occupied in the further discussion of tho conscript bill. The Chattanooga " Rebel " says that three loco motives captured near Stevenson, are worth five hundred thousand dollars to the army. Gen. Joseph E. Johnson has returned to Richmond from the Amelia Springs, much improved, it is said. . The Whig says that he has been assigned to a new and important commaud, which has not been made public We regret to learn that Maj. John C. Booth, com mandant of the Arsenal at Fayctteville, died on Saturday last He is said to have been an excellent officer and especially suited to his position. Maj. Gen. T. H. Holmes arrived at Little Rock, Ark., on the 12th ult., and assumed the command of the depart ment composed of Arkansas, Missouri, Texas, .Louisiana and the Indian country. Organized. The 59th Regiment N. C. Twas. organized here yesterday by the election of the fol lowing field officers : James D. Radcliffe, Colonel; Wm. S. Devane. Lieut Colonel ; Henry Harding, Major. The following Companies compose this regiment: Co. A, from isarapson, Uapt W. h. Devane. B, Beaufort, " Henry Harding. Craven, " Edward Mallett Chatham, " N. A. Ramsay. Greene, " A. Croora. Pitt Greene and Wilson, Capt A. J.. Moore. New Hanover, Capt J. F. Moore. Martin, 41 W. B. Lanier. Alleghany, " A. B. Cox. Onslow, " F. D. Koonce. Wil: Journal 6th inst. O, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, George N. Sanders. The Montreal Herald, no ticing the departure of Mr. George N. Sanders for England by the Quebec steamer, rays that' accord ing to his own representations, he is the bearer of a proffer to England of a very favorable commercial treaty with the Southern States. The Herald adds that, if such is the case, "Jeff. Davis is not so happy in the choice of his diplomatists as in bis generals, for the latter usually exhibits a great deal of re ticence as to the business they are engaged in, whereas this ambassador if ambassador he was manifested a disposition rather blatant than discreet as to the alleged proportisns which he was to sub mit to the British Government" The Herald in timates that but little attention will be paid to any propositions, no matter what they may be, which will be tendered to the British Government through Mr. Sanders. Wasts to oo Back, Yesterday afternoon a well dressed negro woman, forty-five years of age, ap plied to the United States Marshal's office for a pass to return back to North-Carolina along with her daughter. This refugee from slavery said herself and daughter, not being able to get along at the North, wished to get down South where they be longed. The" officials said they had no power to help her out of the difficulties appertaining to her aspirations for freedom, and the applicant left appa rently very disconsolate. K T. Com. Adv. Rep.) Aug.mh. 1 Whole Number V i For the Standard. WEST POINT SOLDIERS. I riil?nios of olner 6radaates t West Point 'tar ing become prominent since my last communica tion, I subjoin their histories. f Class 0184152 Graduates. V Zealous B. Tower, of Mass., No. 1, entered En gineers; brvt 1st Lt for gallantry at Cerro Gordo; brvt. Capt . at Cohtrejas and Churubusco; wounded and brvt Maj: at Chapultepec; now Brig. Gen. U. S. A. ? Horatio G. Wright, of Conn., No. 2, entered En- gineers; now Gen. U. S. A. s Class of 184541 Graduates. f Thomas G. Rhett, of a C, Cadet at large, No. 8 entered Ordnance; 2d Lt Mounted Rifles 1846 ' brvt Capt for gallaatry at Puebla. ' John P. Hatch, of N. Y., No. 17, entered Infant ry ; transferred to Mounted Rifles 1846 ; brvt 1st Lt for gallantry at Contreras and .Churubusco; brvt Capt at Chapultepec; now Brig. Gen. U. S. A, Class of 1835 5G Graduates. ) Marsena R. Patrick, of N. Y., No. 48, entered In fantry; brvt Maj. for gallantry in Mexican war. Note. Montgomery Blair, Cadet from Ky., af terwards resident of St Louis, Mo., was No. 18 in this class. The Gen. Taylor, TJ. S. A., reported wounded, is probably Oliver H. P. Taylor, of R. I., who was No. 81 in the Class of 1846. . He entered Dragoons, was brvt 1st Lt for gallantry at Embudo and Taos. The U. S. Gen. Morgan, at Cumberland Ganl in probably Edwin W. Morgan, Cadet from Pa., No. 8 in Class of 1847. He resigned 1839, was Engineer till 1847, was re-appointed Mai., disbanded 1848. Superintendent Western MiL Institute at Blue Licks, &y., since 1849. ) JNote. Ihe distinguished Supt of Coast Survey, A. D. Bache, was No. 1 in Class of 1825. The lamented William H. Wright, of N. C, was No. 1 in Beauregard's class, 1838. Gen. B. was No. 2. KjOU Wm. Ueverhout Thompson was Cadet from N. Y., No 31, in class of 1824, resigned 1830, Civil Engineer since. Class of 1849 43 Graduates. John G. Parke, of Pa.. No. 2. entered Tonoir Eng.; now Brig. Gen. U. S. A. Class of 184838 Graduates. John Buford. Jr.. was born in Kt.. Cadet from Illinois, No. 16, entered Dragoons; now Brig. Gen. For the Standard. Mr. Holdes: I am a plain matter of fact sort of man, a farmer, and while this class of onr citizen upon whose shoulders rest the burdens and resnon- sibility of the country, make no pretensions to great learning or statesmanship, we do claim to be endowed with ordinary intelligence, and some eood hard sense, though seemingly not regarded as hav ing any part or lot in matters connected with the .Government, by its authorities or the powers that bo. It is an awful fact, Mr. Editor, that we are engag ed in a desperate war witbra strong power, waging against ua a war ot extermination. A war charac terized by brutalities and conduct upon the part of our enemy, such as were never before allowed or recognized in civilized warfare. Hence the great necessity for a prompt, vigorous, active, and a unit ed resistance to such a foe. This is exactly what we the yeomanry of the country are in favor of, and what we have ever favored. We have been taught from our infancy that we have some rights as citizens. Our -authorities for merly acted as if they thought we had some State rights. How is it now ? We are led to these re flections from some acts of our Con cress. Last Spring, when the Conscript Act (the constitution ality of which has been questioned by some of the learned ones) was passed, I am free to admit that there did exist a necessity for retaining our twelve months volunteers in the service. That was con scription enough. Gov. Clark refused to receive several companies raised in this State, and I think some were disbanded that had been raised and prob ably received. I presume other States were equally as active. Why then refuse proffered service and use force to make men do that which they were willing and,already offering to do? Where is the necessity now for an extension of tho Conscript Act?. 1 am aware that it is urged as a necessity that Mr. Lincoln's call for six hundred thousand men must be met Admitted. But could this not be done as effectively, and in a" more satisfactory way, than by an extension of tho Conscript Act? We think it could have been done just as effectually, and with far more satisfaction, through the several State authorities, and that without interfering in any way with one of tho great institutions for which we are contending, States rights. The great mass of people who are not contami nated by spoils or party predilections, are right They are and ever have been awake to the emer gencies of the times ever ready and willing and anxious to do their whole duty. Where, then, has been our inefficiency? With the authorities who certainly have not been as fullv engaged properly as they might have been. north-Carolina has done and is doing its whole duty in this struggle. It has furnished men, armed them, and sent them into the field ready for ser vice ; and to their honor and praise be it said, they have fought well, and are an honor to themselves and their State. Portions of our beloved State are now invaded, and in the hands of the enemy. Gov. Vance would defend us against the ruthless depre dations of our desolating invaders, had he the means, of which he is being shorn by the exten sion of the Conscript Act W ould not an army ot fiiftoen or twenty thousand men, raised by State authority, be a means of defence ? When the men between the ages of 18 and 45 are all in the service of tho Confederate Government, what means has a State for its defence against its local or foreign foes? May not these acts of presumption upon the part of Congress be setting a precedent that may form a link in a chain, whesc fetters may be too grievous to be borne ? Think of this, fellow-citizens. I am in favor of all persons, under the circumstances, submitting to the Conscript Act, notwithstanding the difference of opinion in regard to its constitu tionality or the necessity for its extension. COUSIN. Lenoir county, N. C, Sept 8, 1862. rf to ounterfeit Confederate Notes Again. f The following, taken from an exchange, may be of advantage to our readers : $100. The sailor is in the left hand and leans upon an anchor ; diagonally across the vignette from left to right in the geauine there is a hair line very distinct, as if the stone from which the impression was -taken had been broken or cracked. In the counterfeit there Is no such blur or hair line. In the centre vignette, right side, near the Cotton press is a mule in the genuine it is very indistinctly ex ecuted, and the mule looks as it he were walking from you, presenting only a tail view in the coun terfeit it is much plainer, and the mule presents almost a broadside view. $50. In the genuine on the. left hand and ihe sailor that is leaning forward, is partly bald in the counterfeit a more full head of hair ; have seen none signed, except on the left, M. C. Riggs, letter A small, letter D to the right of the A. The knob or handle on iron chest is not on the counterfeit $20. The sailor in the left hand corner again be trays the. counterfeit . . In the genuine the crown of the sailor's bat is very much broader than in the counterfeit the shading lines in his jacket, in genuine, run square across his body in the counterfeit they run diago nally across the body. The paper of the counterfeit is whiter, stifTer, and better than the genuine. With these tests there will be no difficulty in dis criminating between the genuine and the spurious notes. Tot tbt SindhrdV PRIVATE JAMES H. POOL. Mr. Editor: Having participated in the late en- -gagement at Washington, we will b pardoned for appearing bef ore the pubuo where the motives are simply to do justice to true merit Private James H. Pool, son of Capt Pool who was in command, and a -member of his father's com pany, 10th Reg. N. C. T., was in the engagement and highly distinguished himself for most intrepid conduct As witnesses of his true heroism, we should do violence to our sense of duty as soldiers, as well as to true martial worth, did we fail to bring it to the attention of the public, and especially to the attention of those who have the power to re ward it Ho fought under Capt Manney, who took charge of the artillery captured from the enemy, and man aged them so effectually. Young Pool fought as a gunner, and when the enemy's gunboats had got ki perfect range of the guns stationed in the street when grape, canister ana shell flew like hail around him, and the men by his side fell, one by one, dead or wounded, undismayed he stood when almost the last man by the guns had been disabled, and with unblanched eye and steady nerve he held the lan yard in his hand, waiting for the command to fire. Never was gallantry, in youth or age, more con spicuous. Never did man occupy, on any field, a more dangerous position with less apparent emotion. No words can express the admiration of those who witnessed it, and every man who saw young Pool in the midst of. that shower of grape, canister, and shell and the stern defiance which he exhibited, would be glad to see him suitably promoted. If ever private won a commission by good conduct on the field, James H. Pool has justly earned it H. McRAE, Capt Co, C, 8th N. C. T. G. D. COBB, Capt Co. I, 8th N. C. T. for the Standard. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY. I sincerely trust, Mr. Editor, that you will con 1 tinue your criticism of the Medical Department in our army until a change for the better shall be made. The half has not yet been told of the neglect aad utter incompetency existing in that Department For instance, an Assistant Surgeon of one of our regiments endeavored to get one of his patients to take 800 grains of quinine at one dose: The facts would prove that more of our soldiers have died from un skilled but well-paid physicians, than from battles with the enemy. Yours, Ac., CHATHAM For the Standard. Wilmington, N. C, Sept 9th, 1862. Mr. Editor: Much excitement has prevailed here since the commencement of the recent battles near Manassas. Rumors and speculations of various kinds have been rife. To show that the " reliable gentleman" is still actively employed, there is a rumor, with confirmation, that families are rapidly moving out of Washington City that the Presi dent and Cabinet had left Oi course it is prema ture. Tis a common thing to see the subjects of dame rumor crowd around a certain corner in Town to listen to " the very latest" Another rumor is that the Government would, until a certain time, receive proposals for good strong wagons to trans port money from one place to another. There is little credence attached to this, judging from the amount that is afloat The change that has taken place since the elec tion of our new Governor, is far beyond description. Yoif -can scarcely meet a man now but what thinks CoL- Vance is going to make a most capital Govern or, good many, who I know voted for Mr. John son, deny having voted at alL The great noise and fury have all died out, and we all here are compara tively living in peace. Business is pretty good. Salt to-day is up to $12,50 per "bushel. It would pay one to come and take a look at the works. Every one who can possibly raise money enough to procure the pans, which seems now to be the most difficult part of the business, is going into it One firm is turning out one hundred bushels per day, which, at the figures it is at to-day, will be $1,250 per day deducting from that amount $3,00 per bushel for making, etc., which salt makers say will cover all expenses, would leave nett amount, which ia all clear profit $887 89. There are six men in the urm, which divided, woul nett each man $148 per day. y A large steamer loaded with arms, merchandise, etc., etc., has recently arrived at a Confederate port It pays any one to run the blockade now, even at a great risk, judging from the prices brought at the last sale in this place. WORRELL. CONSOLATION IN HISTORY. In view of the parallel so often drawn between the Confederate States and Prussia under the reign of Frederick the Great, it might prove ef interest to many, and of great hope to all, in this unequal strug gle, to know what was accomplished by a great leader and a willing people, against the most tremen dous odds. (Without going into historical particu-' lars or the various combinations Of French, Rus sians, Austrians and Swedes against Frederick, a glance at one campaign, thai of 1757, is sufficient to show the trinsendant abilities of the man, and the determination of his people. It is estttnated that at the commencement of this campaign the va- ' rious combinations against him amounted to 800, 000 men, Whilst he had a force to oppose them of only 260,0001 Yet he, with numbers greatly in ferior to his enemies, defeated them in nearly every battle. On May Cth, 1757, was fought the battle of Pra gue. The Austrians, numbering 75,000, command ed by Prince Charles, were defeated by Frederick with 68,000 men, they losing 17,000 killed and wouaded.' The battle of Kolin, fought 17th June, was a defeat to the Prussians.- They lost 11,000, and the Austriona 9,000 killed and wounded. The Austrians had 60,000, commanded by Count Daun, whilst Frederick had only 32,000. The battle of Jasgendoiff, fought "August 30th, was a complete victory for Frederick. The Russians 120,000, com manded by General Apraxin, were routed by Mar shal Lehwald with only 22,000 men. The Russians lost 6,500 killed and wounded, and the Prussians 5,700. Frederick gained another great victory at Rosback on the 5th November. With only 20,000 he defeated the allies under the Prince of Soubise. numbering 70,000 men. Whilst his loss was only 500 killed and wounded, the allies lost 3,500 killed and wounded and 6,220 prisoners 1. Frederick was not so fortunate at Breslan, November 22d. He was defeated by the allies under Prince Charles, the al lies having 90,000, and he very little over one-fourth of their numbers 28,000. The allies lost 1,600 killed, 4,600 .wounded ; the Prussians lost, 1,200 killed, 5,000 wounded, and S.600 prisoners. For this disaster he was amply repaid by the recapture of Breslau, which surrendered on the 19th Decem ber, when the Austrians lost 13 generals, 709 offi cers, and 17,536 prisoners. At the battle of Lissa, fought on the 6th December, the Austrians, under Prince Charles, numbered 90,000, whilst Frederick had to contend with this immense host only one-third of their number80,000. The Austrians lost 7,46 killed and wounded, and 2,300 prisoners ; tbe Prus sians 5,000 killed and wounded. This great victory . of Frederick ended the campaign of 1757. This is enough to show what generalship and a good cause can accomplish. With a united people and able leaders subjugation is impossible; and in view of McClellan's frequent "change of base," and Pope's fleetness of, foot, the remark will 'apply to them that was made of the Swedes when tbey in vaded the dominions of Frederick, and were ehased out, they " crept in like foxes, but ran out like hares." Rieh. Wltig. FD5NT. Brigadier General Robert Toombs of the army has publicly denounced Major General Dapiel H. Hill, also of the army, as " a coward and liar." This is a good joke ! Gen. Daniol H. Hill Bethel Hill a coward!, Daniel H. Hill, the Presbyterian Elder whose piety has been hitherto unimpeached a liar ! And all because the said General Hill declar ed that in his opinion Toombs " had taken the field too late and left it too early," at the battle of Malvern Hill ; and because, when Toombs challenged Elder Hill to fight bim a duel therefor,. Elder Hill replied that " he would not make himself a party to a course of conduct forbidden alike by duty and the laws which they had both sworn to observe." If either of the two Generals be " a coward, and liar," which we' will not pretend to say, the public can scarcely be at a loss to decide which is the man. Fayetletille Observer.
The Weekly Standard (Raleigh, N.C.)
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