The total population of North Carolina, according to the census of 1861, is 992,667, of which 661,585 are whites and 331,084 slaves.--In 1850 the population was 869,038--580,491 whites and 288,548 slaves.
The County Court of Guilford, N. C., has appropriated $ ,000 for the defence of the county and support of the families of those of its citizens who give enlisted.
A son of Ex-Senator F, of Miss., has been appointed a second lieutenant in the Confederate army.