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.if? -MO 4 RALEIGH WEDNESDAY MORNING NOVEMBER 20, 1861. NO 93- VOL. LXI ft , UK ii ii nil ii ii ii w ' THE R1EIGH REGISTER SEMI-WEEKLY AND WEEKLY, BY JOHN W. SYME, XDITOB ASD PROPBIETO. THE SEMI-WEEKLY EEGISTEK U published i7L Wednesday and Saturday morning, at 4 00 per STpavable in advance, or $300, deSiyedtmthe subscription year has expired. THE WEEKLY REGISTER is published every Wednesday morning, at $2 00 per annum, payable in variably in advance. Bates of Advertising in the Semi-Weekly Register: square (16 lines or less) one insertion, $100 very succeeding insertion, g 1 square six months, nan 4 twelve " 1J H 2 " " " I 15 00 2 "six " . - . no twelve months, including paper, - wu In the Weekly Register: 00 1 square for the first insertion, 25 and for every succeeding insertion, square twlw mo.tfw, ' I twelve months, includ'g Weekly paper 20 00 All advertisements not otherwise directed, will be inserted in the Semi-Weekly, and charged accordingly. Business Cards, not exceeding eight lines, will be nserted in either the Weekly or Semi-Weekly months for $5 60, or twelve months for $10 in both papers at $8.50 for six months,or $15fortwelve months. Contracts can be made at the office for longer advertisements. BUSINESS CARDS. 1H Q H M Ul m pl K g a DeCARTERET & ARMSTRONG, BOOK BINDERS, AND BLANK BOOK M A N U F ACT U BE BS RALEIGH, IS. C. oc 15 tf. JOHN W. COSBY. a RALEIGH Sept. 26 1860. N. c. A. C. PULLIAV, B. P.PULLIAM, D. K.WEISIGSR. PULL I AM & CO. AUCTIONEERS FOR SALE OF NEGROES, Odd-Fellows' Hall, Franklin St., RICHMOND, VA. DAILY SALES Public and Private. We pledge our strictest attention to the business en trusted to us, and will, answer all com munications promptly. PORTER ALWAYS AT EACH DEPOT. ly 9 tf. PEEBLES, PLUMMER & CO., (FORMERLY PEEBLES ft WHITE.) COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND GROCERS, N. 22, Old Street, Petersbury Va. PROMPT and diligent personal attention given to thi sale of all consignments of Produce. Always on hand a full supply of standard quality Groceries, suited to the wants of Farmers and Families. LEM'L PEEBLES, . JsO. J. IHOMP80H. henry t. plummer, jr., late of the firm of N. M. Martin, Brother & Co. , SSSole Agents for Reese's Phospho Peruvian, or Manipulated Guano. june 27 tf. OAK CITY SAVINGS BANK. Dr. T. D. HOGG, Pretident. John G. Williams, Cosher. DIRECTORS. Dr. T. D. Hogg, II. 8. Smith, Q. Busbee, John G. Williams. This Bank is now receiving deposits, at the Ex change Office of John G. Williams 4 Co. Discount day Tuesday, feb 18 tf. TO THE FRIENDS OF HOME MANUFACTURES. T W E J I S 1 O TV IS NOW IN SUCCESSFUL OPERATION. ORDERS for negro BROGANS and BOOTS are solicited. J. C. CARPENTER, Agent. Kinston, N.'.C, June 24, 1860. aug 4 tf. PETERSBURG, V A. THIS WELL KNOWN ESTALISHMENT, HAYING BEEN RECENTLY FITTED TTF AND SUPPLIED WITH ALL MODERN CONVENIENCES, Now offers to Travellers Attractions Unsurpassed by any Hotel in the Country, mar 5 JOHN JARRATT '& BRO. DONNANS & JOHNSTON, GROCERS AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS, Petersburg. Va. Jal-ly. DONNAN & CO., COMMISSION MERCHANTS Y 1 . -m w lucnmona, vs. Jal-ly TNSURANCK r.OMPAW OP THK Vii. XLEY OF VIRGINIA, Winchester, Virginia, Capital ou,uuu. moorporatea Marcnrisa2. unarter per. tual. Losses equitably adjusted and. promptly paid, Fire Losses paid in 8 years to July, 1860, $538,292.19 Insurance against loas or damage by fire, on as favor able terms as other responsible Companies. JOS. S. CARSON, Pres't. Wm. L. Bent, Sec;! W.S.SIMPSON, Agt apHO tf Petersburg, Va. WANTED I WANTED 1 1 AT THE INIMITABLE WHITAITinP'S A CONTENTED MAN J FOR WHICH Xn. ne oners a premium or JTJVB AL,L.ONS of Drewry's Celebrated Sontbampton (Va.) BRANDY. Speaking of the above OLD BRANDT the THE INIMITABLE WHTTAKER has on hand DREWRY'S OLD APPLE BRANDY. SETH JONES' OLD APPLE BRANDY, TISD ALES' OLD APPLE BRAND Yj and many other choice BRANDS. P. 8. Thn nntntil mui a.n finI (lia TwrifTT k BLE at his Store, on Hargett St, between the hours v9 M MIU J,V U MSU V&U QU HI Till aplK tf. g 'I i gbi'i MEDICINES, &C. OLD SACHEM BITTER; AHD WIGWAM TONIC. THESE DELICIOUS AND FAR-FAMED BIT TERS are recommended by the FIRST PHY SICIANS OF THE COUNTRY, on account o their PURIT If AND GREAT MEDICINAL VIRTUE. They are pleasant as nectar to the taste, and are pronounced the BEST TONIC AND STIMU LANT EVER OFFERED TO THE PUB LIC. Their curative powers in cases of GENERAL DEBILITY, LOSS OF APPETITE, CON STIPATION etc., are unparralleled, and as a guarantee that we feel warranted in claiming what we do, we beg leave to state that our assertions are endors ed by Prof. SILLIMAN, of Yale College. Prof. HAYES, of Massachusetts, and hundreds of others. For sale by Grocers, Wine Merchants, and Drug gists generally. Principal Depot, 145 Water St, New York. dec 1 ly FRESH MEDICINES AND TOILET ARTICLES. The Subscriber has the pleasure of announcing to his friends and the public generally, that after much delay trouble, and expense, owing to the war, and in terruption of trade, he has procured a fresh supply of Medicines, Toilets and other articles in his line, which be bas been unable to furnish for some time past. He has to pay CASH for all he buys, and hopes that such of his patrons as do not pay promptly, will take the hint, and that all in arrears, who have not gone to the seat of war to fight for our independence and dearest interests, will pay up their arrearages or a part at leaet, so that he may be able to meet pressing de mands, and keep his Stock replenished. y-All orders from the country (unless from prompt and reliable parties,) will go unnoticed, if not accompanied with the CASH or its equivalent. P. F. PESCUD, au 17 tf. Druggist, Raleigh, N. C. OR BEAUTIFYING AND IMPROVING THE HAIR.--I have received the following favorite articles, viz : Mrs. Allen's Restorer and Zylabalsamum, Wood's and Ezekial's Restorer, Burnett's Cocoaine and Cocin, Rosemary and Castor Oil, Lowe's and Piver's Pomades, Demerson, Petit & Co., Hygienique Societe, ' and Monpelas Pomades, Tricopherous, Kathairon, Essence Bay Leaves, Sayne's Hair Tonic, Philecome, and Pescud's Hair Tonic. Also, the most approved Hair Dyes known in this eountry. For Bale at PESCUD'S DRUG STORE. Raleigh, May 18, I860. ma 30 1. BUIST'S FRESH AND NEW CROP TUR NIP SEED. CONSISTING OF THE FOLLOWING VARIE ties : tv Early Large Flat Ducb, Early Red Top, Ruta Baga, (a superior variety.) Large White Norfolk, Large Yellow Norfolk, Large White Globe. Also, Altrinebam Carrot, Manerel Wortzei: Beet, and large Winter Drumhead Cabbage Seed. For Sale in quantities to suit purchasers at june 18 tf. P. F. PESCUD's CHISMAN'S YEAST POWDERS. MY Materials are to hand, and Mr. Chisman has put up a large quantity, all who have been waiting for sup plies can send in their orders. If you doubt that these great Powders are not su perior to any now known, you can find testimonials from the most respectable families in Raleigh, at my store, where you can . be supplied at wholesale or re tail. P. F. PESCUD. may 23 ANOTHER BRILLIANT VICTORY !--While on my recent visit to the Old Dominion, I had the good fortune to procure from an old friend a demijonn ot Hose uordial or the most delectable fla vor a splendid and invigorating article for the sick. Call, by all means, and get some before it is goae; price 25 cents a bottle. Among the choice variety of other things, too tedious to mention, tc which the at tention of the public is respectfully called, I have a fine lot of the best Hair Brushes. If you want to feel good and poetical in these gloomy times, just call around, procure a brush and a bottle of cordial, and I will guarantee a fine flow of the most highfalutin pheelins. P. F. PESCUD, Druggist. NEW AND SPLENDID EXTRACTS Consisting of THE WOOD VIOLET, HUMMING- BIRD, BUTTERFLY VIOLET, PATCHUTLY MUSK, PINJK JOCKY CLUB, FRANGIPANI ROSE.&c. Also, Frangipani, Verbena, Cologne and other Toilet waters. All of which are of the finest quality and put up in elegant style. For sale at PESCUD'S DRUG STORE. Raleigh, May 18, 1860. ma 23 tf. JUST RECEIVED AT PESCUDS DRUG STORE. A VERY FINE LOT OF TOILET SOAPS. B AKERS PREMIUM BITTERS. A new supply of these celebrated Bitters on hand At PESCUD'S Drug Store. M USTARD. A fresh supply just received At PESCUD'S Drug Store. PHALONS HAIR IN VIGOR ATOR. Barrys Tricopherous, Ezekials Hair Restorer, Pavsons Indellible Ink. " At PESCUD'S Drug Store, an 14 tf ' Raleigh, N.C. I ASH! CASH 11 CASH!!! I SELL MY GOODS FOR CASH ! I DON'T do a Credit Business ! Therefore I hope every person that sees this advertisement will not ask me for CREDIT--because I am 'not able to do a credit business; and have to pay CASH myself. I have called on every person that owes me a DOL LAR, and have not been able to collect the first CENT. I wish you would call on some one that is able to credit J. B. FRANKLIN. apl 17 tf OLD DOMINION "TOBACCO."--ANOTHER Lot of Old Dominion Smoking "To bacco," Just received at "Turner's' North Carolina Book Store. Said to be Superior to the former, jan 5 td HITAKER'S IS THE PLACE TO BUY. Goods delivered free of Chartre. to anv part of the City. mar & tf. ; " FRESH MINERAL WATERS. --CON-gresi, Rockbridge Alum, and Green Brier Va., White Sulpher Water, also Rock Bridge Alum Mass. For sale at may 23 PESCUDVDRUQ STORE. BOOKS, STATIONERY, &C. M IL1TARY BOOKS for CASH ONLY. I1ARDEES' TACTICS, Complete Edition ; Revised by and published under the personal super vision of the Author in 2 Volumes. Price $2.50 When sent by mail, 2.70 VOLUNTEERS MANUAL of Infantry and. Rifle Tactics, with Honors paid by the troops ; Inspections, Reviews, Duties of Captains, Companies, Duties in Camp, and Garrison, Soldiers Rations and Mode of cooking them Abriged and compiled by Lieut. Colonel WM, H. RICHARDSON,' graduate and formerly As sistant Instructor of tactics, Virnia Military Institute. Price Ha When sent by mail, L70 THE VOLUNTEERS HAND BOOK, an abridgement of Hardee'sJInfantry tacticc, by Capt. j; K. LEE. Price $00.50 When sent by mail, 00.60 THE HAND BOOK OF ARTILLERY, by Capt. JOSEP 3 ROBERTS. Price $00.75 "When sent by mail, 00.85 ON INFANTRY CAMP DUTY, FIELD FORTIFICATION and Coast defence, by Captain L. V. BUCKHOLTZ, author of the Science of Wa-. Price $00.50 When sent by mail, 00.60 Instructions for Officers and non-commissioned Offi cers of Cavalry on out post duty, by Lieutenant Colonel VON ARENTSCHILDT, first Hus zars, King's German Legion, with an abridgment of them, by Lieutenant Colonel, the Hon. F. PONSONBY. Price $00.50 When sent by mail, 00.60 DIRECTIONS FOR COOKING by Troops in Camp and Hospital, prepared for the Army of Virginia, and published by order of the Sur geon General, with Essars on Taking food and what food, by FLORENCE NIGHTIN GALE. Price $00.25 When sent by mail, 00.30 ALSO a complete New Pocket Map of VIR GINIA. Price $00.75 When sent by mail, 00.80 BAYONET EXERCISE and Skiimishers Drill by R. MILTON CARY, Lieutenant Colonel Provisional Army of Virginia. Price $1.00 When sent by mail, 1.10 INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIELD ARTIL LERY Extracted from GILHAM'S MAN NUAL for Volunteers and Militia. Price $1.00 When sent by mail, 1.08 SCHOOL OF THE GUIDES, or the Practi cal Soldier, Illustrated with 28 Engrav ings, and designed for the use of the Militia of the Confederate States. . Fnce $i.uu When sent by mail, 1.06 MAHAM'S OUT POST DUTY, an Element nry treatise on Advanced Guard, out post, and Detachment Service of Troops, and the manner of posting and handling them ia pres ence of an Enemy. Price $1.00 When sent by mail, 1.12 GILHAM'S MANUAL for the Volunteers and Militia of the Confederate States. Price $2.50 When sent by mail, 3.00 For sale by W. L. POMEROY. se 11 tf Raleigh, N. C. THE NORTH CAROLINA FORM BOOK. THIS DAY BECEIVED, BY H. D. TURNER, A NEW AND COMPLETE EDITION OF THE NORTH CAROLINA FORM BOOK; IMPROVED AND GREATLY ENLARGED, containing 344 page, royal 12po. embracing ma ny forms not found in former editions, printed on goodpaperand substantially bound in law calf. It con tains Forms of all those Legal Instruments which peo ple have occasion to use : and furnishing, also a guide to Justices of the Peace, Sheriffs, Clerks, Constables, Coroners; School Committees, etc Compiled from the best sourses, being an improvement on all works of the kind formerly in use, and intended as a Compan ion to Cantwell's Justice. To which are added the Constitution of North Carolina, and of the United States ; an account of the principal Officers of the State, and of the Counties ; Titles of address, Ac. Furnished at the unparalleled low price of One Dol lar, (being the cheapest book ever offered for sale.) When sent by mail an extra charge of 20 cents will be required to cover the postage. A liberal discount to those who buy to sell again. Published and sold, wholesale and retail, by H. D. TURNER, dec 26 tf at the North Carolina Book Store, 'V SWAIM'S JUSTICEREVISED. THE NORTH CAROLINA MAGISTRATE, a practi cal guide to the Laws of the State, and the decisions of the Supreme Court, defining the duties and jurisdiction of Justices of the Peace, under the Revised Code of 1854 '55, together with full instructions and num erous forms and precedents. By EDWARD CANTWELL, Esq., LL. B., Counsellor at Lava. One vol. 8vo , containing nearly 600 pages, hand, somely printed on good pap er, and well bound in law binding. Price $3 50. Postage 3ft cents. Published and for sale by HENRY D. TURNER, an. 21 at the North Carolina Bookstore. MILITARY BOOKS. VOLUNTEER'S MANUAL of Infanty and Rifle Tactics, with honors paid by the troops, Inspec tion,JReviews, Ac, by Lieut. Col. Wm. H. Richardson. HARDEE'S TACTICS, Rifle and Light Infantry, School of the Soldier, Company and Battalion, com plete. HAND BOOK OF ARTILLERY, by Capt Joseph Roberts. VOLUNTEER'S HAND BOOK, by Captain J. K. INSTRUCTIONS ON OUT POST DUTY, by Arentschild A Ponsonby. TROOPER'S MANUAL, OR TACTICS for Light Dragoons : and Mounted Riflemen, bj Col. J. Lucius Davis. ' RIFLE'S AND RIFLE PRACTICE. An Elemen tary Treatise upon the theory of Rifle Firing, Ac, by C. M. Wilcox. For Sale by H. D. TURNER, ju 31 tf N. C. Book Store. XTEW BOOKS FOR SEPTEMBER. XX The True Path, or The Young Man Invited to the Saviour. In a Series of Lectures. By The Rev. Joseph M. Atkinson, Raleigh, N. C. WILKINS WYLDER, OR THE SUCCESSFUL MAN. By Stephen F. Miller, Author of " The Bench and Bar of Georgia." THE BLACK GAUNTLET, A Tale of Plantation Life in South Carolina. By Mrs. Henry R. Schoolcraft, SCIENCE, A WITNESS FOR THE BIBLE. By Rev! W. N. Pendleton, D. D. THE BOBBIN BOY, OR HOW NAT GOT HIS LEARNING. An Example For Youth. By Wm. M. Thayer. LICHEN TUFTS, FROM THE ALLEGHANIES. By Elizabeth C. Wright. NEMESIS. By Marion Harland. THREE PER CENT A MONTH, OR THE PERILS OF FAST LIVING. . By Charles Burdett For Sale by HENRY D. TURNER, North Carolina Bookstore. Raleigh, N. C, September, 1860. sept 11 tf " SUPERIOR ARTICLE OF CHEW ING "Tobacco." The Pure Southern Quid. A Supply of the above just received at TURNER'S N. C. Book Store. an t tf fc.Age plea eopy, CLOTHING. &C. NEW CLOTHING STORE 1 1 JUST OPENED BY ISAAC OraiER, at the corner of Fayetteville St. and Market Square 20,000 worth of MEN8 and BOYS' Ready Made Clothing, Boots; Shoes, Hats, and many other articles. I wish it distinctly understood that thee Goods were bought ia times of peace, and consequent ly at much lower prices than they could be bought for now. They will be sold again at the OLD RETAIL PRICES. I have no particular fancy for saying much. All I ask of the public is to give me a call. They will certainly not be disappointed in the quantity, quality or in the prices of my GOODS. Rem ember, corner of Fayettevitle Street and Mar Square, (formerly occupied by Mr. PooL) Respectfully, an 31 tf ISAAC OETTINGER. 1861. SJLRADEI 1861. GFNTLBMEN AND BOYS IN WANT OF CLOTHING, HATS, SHOES, BOOTS, Ac, of every description, will find me prepared this SPRING to furnish thtm with BETTER GOODS, at more Reasonable Prices than heretofore; and I most cordially invite them to examine my GOODS AND PRICES before purchasing. Notwithstanding the crisis, I have been NORTH and purchased, to great advantage, a most BEAUTI FUL and VARIED STOCK of CLOTHING AND GENT'S FURNISHING GOODS, and my friends can be furnished, at short notice, from head to loot. Having a splendid Stock of the most fashionable and approved French CLOTH, DOESKINS, CASSIMERES, VESTINGS of all kinds, Ac , the most ACCOMPLISHED AND SUPE RIOR. CUTTER AND WORKMEN in my TAYLORING ESTABLISHMENT, I am ready to compete with any one in the old North State in making any Garment or Clothing to order, in the most superb and artistic manner. The liberal encouragement I have received and continued indications of increasing confidence, inspire me with the hope that I shall be more liberally patron ized than ever; to merit which I will give my undivi ded attention to the wants of all who favor we with a call. M. GRAUSMAN. ap'l 13 tf MILITARY GOODS! Kf SUP. GREY AND DRAB MILITARY OLr Overooats with large capes, price 16, 18, 20 and 22 dollars, all home made. 5O0 Merino Shirts, Grey and White, for camp life. 50O Pairs Merino and Shaker Drawers, all sizes, Grey and White, just to hand. 50 Pair Grey, Blue, Drab and Mixed colored Cloth and Cassimeres, made to measure or sold by tho pair or single pattern to suit purchasers. Overcoatings in Beaver, Pilot and Petersham. 40 Dozen sup. White Shirts. 70 Dozen Cassimere, Gingham and Calico fatigue Shirts. Blankets and Shawls for Soldier's use. Oil Cloth Overcoats, Leggins and Cap Covers. Gilt Buttons by the gross. dlold Braid by the pair. Haversacks by the hundred. 900 Pair Drill Gaiters. Heavy Socks by the dozen. Gloves and Gauntletts. Pants, Vests and Dress Clothing ; a complete assort ment at T. W. ROYSTON A CO.'S. oct 9 Petersburg, Va. 1861. 1861. AUGUST 17th, MILITARY GOODS! NO. 51i SYCAMORE, PETERSBURG, VA. . II 111 IUUIU1U1II WJ Vl) Can furnish Military Companies with the following J 3 .1 . i . . u&uiou guuua ai suurt nouce : Oil CloLh Over Coats, Oil Cloth Oaps, Oil Cloth Haverlocks, - Oil Cloth Haversacks, Oil Cloth Leggins, Fatigue Jackets, Plain and fancy fatigue Shirts. Gingham and Calico Shirts. Mirino under Shirts (White and Grey.) . Merino Drawers, (White and Grey,) Velvet and flannel Zouave Caps, Heavy Grey Over CoaU, ALSO, ON HAND, Grey and Blue Satinet, Grey Gasimere, Grey Flannel which they will make up to order and warrent satisfaction in every instance. T. W. ROYSTON, A CO., No. 51J Sycamore St, au21 tf Petersburg, Va. W HITAKER'S ! W HITAKER'S I ! WHIT AKERS III SPRING GOODS ! SPRING STOCK ! ! B. A. WHITAKER THE INIMITABLE. 5 THE INIMITABLE WHITAKER. 50 Boxes Oranges, $4 00 ) 10 boxes French Can- 50 do Lemons, 4 00 dy, 45c. 20 boxes Webb A Whit ted's celebrated T O- 50 Bbls. Apples, 4 00 lO do Potatoes, 4 00 40 Boxes Candles BACCO. 100 lbs.,) 22o. 20,000 Havana CI 40 boxes Common GARS. 20 Cases Crackers. 20 Bbls. Crackers. Candy, 16c. 10 boxes Fancy Can dy, 20c. ' WOOD AND WILLOW WARE. Daily expected at the INIMITABLE WHITA KER S a great variety ot WOOD AND WILLOW WARE. FISH! FISH! ! FISH!!! Herrings, Mullets, Mackerel, Salmon, White Fish, and Shad are daily expected at 1 WHITAKER'S CITY EMPORIUM. apt 6 tf. - JUST RECEIVED AT FRANKLIN'S. mm Strong Fresh and Salty Snuff, and all to be had in the SOUTEERN CONFEDERACY. Also, a Large lot of Every eonceiveable article known tt the trade. Come one, come aiL to se 7 tf FRANKLIN'S Call. ay-Standard and Spirit of the Age copy. FINE GOLD JEWELRY. THE SUU SCRIBER has in store a splendid assortment of FINE GOLD JEWELRY, embracing a variety of styles of patterns of Brooches, Breast Pins, Ear Rfiigs, Bracelets, Finger Rings, La dies and Gentlemen's Watch Chains, Pencils and Pens, Cuff Pins, Miniature Lockets, Gold Thimbles, Ac. Call and examine. dov 9 C. B. ROOT. USE CfflSMAlfS YEAST POWDERS 1 WEDNESDAY MORNING, NOV. 20, 1861. s A SPEECH FOR ALL TIME TO COME. ; Our attention has been called, eaysthe Colum bia (S. G.) Carolinian, to a speech delivered by the Roman Consul Paulas Emilius, in the year A. M. 3836, a little more two thousand years ago, which the Historian Rollin has preserved (vol. 4, page 217 of Lippincott's Library edition.) It is so admirably appropriate to the present time, when we have so many Generals who stay at home and advise Lee, and Beauregard, and Johnston, as to the best mode for conducting their campaigns, that we are tempted to copy the speech entire. It is not equal in lentrth to a stump or Congressional speech of the present day, but is rather superior in quality to most of them. The speaker had just been chosen consul, with special reference to his taking the command in the exist ing war with the Macedonians, and the following may be called his "Inaugural Speech :" "You seem to mo, Romans, to have expressed more joy when Macedonia fell to my lot, than when I was elected consul, or entered upon that office ; and to me your joy seemed to be occasion ed by the hopes you conceived, that I should put 8D end, worthy of the grandeur and reputation of the Roman people, to a war, which, in your opin ion, has already been of too long continuance. I have reason to believe that the same gods, who have occasioned Macedonia to fall to my lot, will also assist me with their protection in conducting and terminating this war successfully ; but of this 1 mHy venture to assure you, that 1 shall do my utmost not to fall short of your expectations. "The Senate has wisely regulated everything necessary in the expedition I am charged with, and as I am ordered to set out immediately, I shall make no delay : and I know that my col league, U. Licinius, out of bis great zeal for the public service, will raise and march off the troops appointed for me, with as much ardor and expe dition as if they were for himself. I shall take care to remit to you, as well as to the Senate, an exact account of all that passes j and you may rely upon the certainty and truth of my letters; but I beg of you, as a. great favor, that you will not give credit to, or lay any weight, out of cre dulity, upon the light reports which are frequent ly spread abroad without any toundation. "I perceive well, that in this war, more than any other, whatever resolution people may form to obviate these rumors, they will not fail to make impression, and inspire I know not what discour agement. There are those who, in company, and at the table, command armies, make dispositions, and prescribe all the operations ol the campaign. They know better than we where we should en camp, and what posts it is necessary for us to seize; at what time, and by what defile we ought to en ter Macedonia ; where it is proper to have maga zines ; from whence, either by sea or land, we are to bring provisions ; when we are to fight the enemy, and when lie still. They not only prescribe what is best to do, but for deviating ever so little from their plans, they make it a crime in their consul, ana cite mm oetore tneir triDunai. out know, Romans, the .effect of this is very prejudi cial to your Generals. All have not the 'resolu tion and constancy of Fabius, to despise imper tinent reports. He could choose rathor to suffer the people, upon such unhappy rumors, to invade his authority, than to ruin affairs, in order to preserve their opinion, and an empty name. I am far from believing that Generals stand in no need of advice ; I think, on the contrary, that whoever would conduct everything alone, upon his own opinion, and without counsel, shows more presumption than prudence. But some may ask, how then shall we act reasonably ? In not suffering any person to obtrude their advice upon your Generals, but such as are, in the first place, versed in the art of war, and have learned from experience what it is to command ; and, in the second, who are upon the spot, who know the enemy, are witnesses in person to all that passes, and share with us in all the dangers. If there be any one who conceives himself capable of assist' ing me with his counsels in the war you have charged me with, let him not refuse to do the re public that service, but let him go with me into Macedonia; ships, horses, tents, provision shall all be supplied mm at my charge. Uut if he will not take so much trouble, and prefers the tran quility of the city to the danger and fatigues of the field, let him not take upon him to hold the helm, and continue idle in the port. The city of itself supplies sufficient matter of discourse on other subjects; but as tor these, let him be silent upon them, and know that we shall pay no regard to any counsels, but such as shall be given us in the camp itself." The Historian adds the following appropriate remarks: "This discourse of Paulus Emilms, which abounds with reason and good sense, shows that men are the same in all ages of the world. Peo ple have a propensity for examining, criticising, and condemning the conduct of Generals ; and do not observe that doing so is a manifest contra' diction to reason and justice. What can be more absurd and ridiculous than to see persona, with out any knowledge or experience in war, set them selves up for censors of the most able Generals, and pronounce with a magisterial air upon their actions ? For the most experienced can make no certain judgment without being upon the spot ; the least circumstance of time, place, disposition of the troops, secret orders not divulged, being capable of making absolute change in the gene ral rules of conduct. But we must not expect to see a failing reformed which has its source in the curiosity and vanity of human nature; and Generals would do wisely, after the example of ramus J&mniuB, to despise these city reports, and erude opinions of idle people, who have nothing else to do do, and have generally as little judg ment as business." The whole chapter is full of interest. THE RESIGNATION OF COMMODORE 8TRINGHAM DISHONORABLE CON DUCT OF THE LINCOLN GOVERN MENT PARTICULARS OF THE AB SCONDING OF STRING HAM'S SECRE, TARY. From the Norfolk Day-Book, of Tuesday, we getthe following bighlyjinteresting statement, which certainly places Commodore Stringham in a very honorable light: Some few facts in relation to Commodore String ham, of the Minnesota, and the Hatteras prison ers, having recently come to our notice, we deem them worthy of mention as highly creditable to that officer. It appears by the articles of agree ment between Commodore Stringham and Com modore Barron, the Hatteras prisoners surrender ed as "prisoners of war," and on arriving at New York, Stringham cent a despatch to thai effect, and intimating that they were to be treated as prisoners of may and not as rebel. This the ad ministration ojected lo; and in consequence of this objection, there sprang op considerable tele graph communicatien between the Commodore and the administration, and the prisoners were not landed for several days after their arrival, Stringham refusing to surrender them unless it was clearly stipulated and agreed upon on the part of the Government, that they were to carry out in good faitb, what had been agreed to at Hat teras. It is said that Stringham, in the meantime, frequently approached Commodore Barron and Colonel Martin, and assured these gentlemen, on his honor, that they had no cause to apprehend deceit ; that sooner than he woul d pat them ashore without the full assurance of the Government that the compact was to be strictly kept, he would blow up the ship with every soul on board, him self among the rest. 'However, he'persevered in um determination, ana oia not, or wouia not sur render one of them, until his terms were complied wiih fully. The course pursued by Com. Strfneham in this case, made him unpopular with the Dynasty, and either in consequence of th is, or his utter contempt of those in power, he resigned his commission and retired to private lite, and several of the officers under him did the same thing at the same time, while ilaie, who had been his Secretary, continued on, with the determination to leave the Federal service as soon as an opportunity offered to join tne uon lea crate service ; and he accordingly left wnen he got to Hampton Koads, bringing away with him certain articles, which, it is said, caused the detention of the Federal fleet from sai ling on their expedition some two or three days ; as after he left, they had to send to Washington to get them before they could sail, not being able to J - I.l m 1 I ao bo wunoui uiem. On the arrival of the Minnesota in the harbor of New York, we understand, a steamboat waa chartered by some of those cowardly scoundrels the .juaves, that ran nway from Bull Run so fleetly, lheso fellows wet9 very eager to get at these unarmed prisoners for the ruirnose of mur dering them. Tbeyjwere very impudent, coming close alongside of the ship, and insulting ihe pris oners. Commodore Stringham' seeing this, or dered the steamer they were in to keep off a certain distance or he would sink her and when the pris oners wore getting ready to land on the Island, these blood-thirsty braves made for that place, on which the Commodore sent word to the comman der of the Island, if he did not clear the Island of these miserable cowards he would arm the prisoners for their owndefence against the execerable wretch es, whereupon they took to their steamer and went back to New York. These facts we glean from parties who were among the prisoners. And it furthermore ap pears to be confirmed, that the Federal authorities have been for some time prior to their attack on Hatteras, very anxious to attempt the capture of Norfolk; and have only been dissuaded from it by Com. Stringham bitterly opposing any such fool hardy attempt. He told them, it appears, Gen. xsutier in particular, who was most eager to urge it on, that he, Stringham, would have nothing to do with any such folly , that they would lose twenty thousand men, aud all the ships they had in the Baboon's Navy, and they would then be as far from it as they were before they commenced. Worthy OF Imitation. The Central Geor gian, published at Sandersville, Ga., 'records the following iostanceof disinterested patriotism. If all merchants were like him, our people would not feel these hard limes as they do : A few-days ago a speculator in salt, of whom we have heard in several localities, vUited Louis ville, Ga., called on an old and well-known mer chant of that place for the purpose of purchasing all the salt he had on hand. Not doubting but that Mr. B. would readily sell at the enormous price others were taking, (of course one man has as good a right to speculate on the necessities of the people as another) the speculator asked at what price the salt could be had. "Our customers, sir, can have it at $5 per sack. You can have it at $25 per sack.'' INSU11ANCE. NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL F IRE INSURANCE COMPANY. At the annual meeting of the North Carolina Mutual Fire Insurance Company, held on the 10th January, 1861, the follow ing persons were elected Directors and Officers for the ensuing year: DIRECTOBS. Henry D. Turner, Raleigh John R. Williams, do. ' T. H. Selby, do. C. W. D. Hutchmgs, do Kemp. P. Battle, do. Ueorge Little, do. James M. To wles, do. James E. Hoyt, Washington, Alexander Mitchell, Newborn. Jos. O. Wright, Wilmington. John M. Jones, Edenton. George Wv Charles, Elizabeth City Jos. Ramsay, Plymouth. J. W. Harrell, Murfrees borough H. B. Williams, Charlotte. Samuel Watkins, Milton. A. W. Steel, Fayetteville. Joseph White, Anson county Josh. Boner, Salem. A. P. Summy, Ashev&le, OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY T. H. Selby, president. Henry D. Turner, Vice do. John IL Bryan, Attorney. Hamdeo S. Smith, Secretary and Treaturer T. H. Selby, ex-ofiicio, "1 John R. Williams, V Ex. Commit te. C. W. D. Hatchings, J This Company has been in successful operation over 12 years, and continues to take risks epoa all classes of property in the State, (except Steam Mills and Turpentine Distilleries) upon favorable terms. Its Policies now cover property amounting to nearly $4,000,000, a large portion of which is in country risks ; and Its present capital is over Five Hundred Thousand Dollars, ia bonds properly secured. All eomjnunicationi in reference to insurance should be addressed to the Secretary, postpaid. HAMDEN S. SMITH, Srty. January 19 th, 1861. jan 19 NORTH CAROLINA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY .OFFICE RALEIGH, N. C THIS COMPANY takes risks upon ail healthy lives between the ages of 14 and 60 years for rone year, for seven years, or for life tU auwrere for lift participating in the pro fits of the Company. Slaves between the ages of 10 and and 60 years, are insured for one or fiveyears, for two-thirds their market value. All losses are paid within f 0 days after satisfactory proof is presented. DIRECTORS FOR 1869 AND 186L " Charles Johnson, Wm. H. Jones. Wm. W. Holden, IL W. Hosted, J. O. Williams, P. F. Pesend Quentin Busbee, E. P. Battle, Wm. IL McKee, J. M. Lovejoy, Charles B. Root, , Everard Hall, Rich'd EL Battle. ' , .OFFICERS., . Dr. Chaa. E. Johnson, President. W. HoUea, Vice President. R. W. Busted, Attorney. ' Wm; B. Jones, Treasurer. R. n. Battle, Secretary. W. H. McKee, Medical Examiner. W. H. McKee, ) Charles BV Root, V Executi Cbmmitte. Q. Besbee; )-..- . Jor further information, the public is referred to the pamphlets and forms of proposal, which may be eotained at the Office of the Company, er any ef its Agendas,-.-- Address ? ? - tJ . B. H. BATTLE, 8ecy. Raleigh, Aug. 4th, I860. aeglS