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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
ALL HAIL TO THE OLD NORTH STATE

We have no words to express our admiration of
the action of North Carolina She is one Of those
common sense States, which, like common sense
individuals, never say nor do foolish things, which
are always listened to with respect and followed
with confidence. Probably, in all America, there
no stronger Union State than North Carolina,
in days gone by. In all the North, at this mo-
ment, there is not State whose Union principles
we have as much faith in as those once held by
North Carolina, and this because the North is for
Union account Of what it makes by it, whilst
North Carolina, like Virginia and other Southern
States, were Union from genuine loyalty and
patriotism. in opposition to their pecuniary inter
ests. Three months ago, North Carolina agreed to
accept the Crittenden proposition as basis Of
settlement, and at the same time declared that she
would view any attempt to coerce Southern
State declaration of war. True to her word,
when Lncoln's proclamation came out, North Car
olina declared for separation, and promptly re-
assembled her Legislature, which called Con-
vention without delay On Monday, the 18th,
the members Of that Convention we're elected on
Monday, the goth, only one week afterwards, the
Convention met and Immediately ratified the pre-
vious action of the people and the Legislature,
By passing the Ordinance of Secession by a unani
nous vote. AS the people had given the rati6ca-
tion in advance, the Old North State is formally
out before Virginia; and what is more, has full
possession OF every Fe0crai IOrt Wlnlh Her ililts
North Carolina has been often called the " Rip
Van Wrinkle" State, but if she sleeps, it is with
both eyes open, and her old frelock in her hand
Only one point of resemblance is left between the
dream of 'Old Rip" and the splendid energy
with which our determined neighbo is marching
to the onset 1t is said that when Old Rip came
down from the Catskill mountain after a twenty
years nap, he found the painting of George the
Third, which used to swing the tavern door,
removed, and the form of the great Champion of
American Independence substituted in its stead
North Carolina beholds all around her similar
transformation The detestable ensign of baser
despot than George has disappeared. and on every
side of her, from the hills of Virginia, Tennessee,
South Carolina and her own grand and impregna-
BILE mountains, floats the brilliant standard of the
only Republic now existing in America.
The Richmond Enquirer refers to the well
known historical fact that King Georges Gov
ernor of North Carolina. upon the eve Of the rev.
olution of '76, wrote home to the mother country
that North Carolina was the most troublesome of
all the American Colonies. We may safely
assume that Lincoln and his myrmidons will also
find North Carolina quite troubtesomae in this
Yankee War.-Riehnond Dispatch.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
Dissolution.

The firm of FULLINGS,. SPRINGS & co. was dis
solved by limitation on the lst January, 1861.
The business will be continued under the name and
style of FULLINGS Il SPRINGS and they hope by
integrity and strict attention business merit the
same patronage heretofore bcrally bestowed by their
numerous friends and customers.
The present financial crisis and the uncertainty of
business for the future compel to shorten time
OF credit from twelve to six months to prompt paying
custumCrS-nOnc others need a k it.
All persons indebted to the old firm of Fullings,
Springs Co, must come forward and make immediate
settlements as 1t Is absolutely necessary that the busi
be speedily closed up "a word the wise is suf
cicnt.' Jan 10, 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
ADJUTANr GESERAL's OFFICE,

General Order No. 81 Raleigh, April 20, 1861. !
The Volunteer Forces of the State already ordered
into active service, commanded to hold themselves
in readiness march hours notice. The officers
required send to the Adjutant Generals office
roll of the members of the companies. directed
by the Governor to call for the enrolment of thirty
thousand volunteers. Orglnize-send in the rolls.
Commissions and will be furnished. Be in read-
ness march at days notice; drill by day and by
night; let the citizens equip their of your
brothers are now in the field. The State has to
be proud of the prompness with which they rallied
0 the call of your Governor.
The decree for subjugation has gone forth; the
time of trial has come; the blow will soon fall:
meet it with the whole energies of the State;
must show the world that North Carolina will main
tain her rights at all hazards.
BY order of the Commander in Chief.
J. F. HOkE, Adj't General
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
NOTICE..

Taken up and committed to the Jail Of Mecklenburg
county, on. the Sth cay of September, 1860, Negro
boy about Is or years Of age, (black about feet
or inches high lie says his name is JIM and that
he belongs John Worthy of CASTOR county: that his
master moved to Texas early last Snring, at which
time he ran away from him. Jim appears very dull:
can scarcely communicate anything about his master
or home with any intelligence. He has scar on his
right fore finger. made by a cutting knife The owner
is reCuesed come forward prove property pay ex-
pcnsc, and take said boy away, otherwise he will be
disposed of according to law.
Der Q 1850. if w W. GRIER Sheriff
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

Our COMMISSIONERS IN ENGLAND.-The Mont
gomery Advertiser, speaking of the Southern Com
missiOners in England, says
"In private letter written from London to Lis
friends in Montgomery, Hon. VIM. l.. Yancey says
there is a strong contest going on between Exeter
Hall abotionsts and the Ministry. The British
abolitionists bitter against the South the
Massachusetts antislavery fanatics. The Ministry
party, however, favorable to the Southern Con-
federacy, but being in small majority, have to
proceed cautiously to obtain the concurrence of
the people. Mr. Yancey does not doubt the sue
cess of his mission
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
FARMERS, LOOK OUT!
Money. Time and Timber Saved.

have the right to sell VANDEMARK'S PORTABLE
FENCE made without posts, in the counties of Ala
NANCE Randolph, Rockingham Davidson, Rowan, Ca
barrus and Meckenburg CHEAPNEss, durability, and
convenience are its chief advantages. We recommend
the fence to saw-m owners farmers and all who have
fences to make. We will sell Farm County Rights.
circular stating cost plan of building &C., sent free
to any address application TO
JNO. j. WHITE,
Mcbanesville, Alamance CO., \. c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
State of North Carolina.

HEAD QUARTERS, ADJUTANT GEMS OFFICE
General Order No. 4 Raleigh, April "a, 1861.
All comm unicatons for the Governor in reference to
Military matters-such applications for commissions
tender of services of companies &C. acquisitions for
arms, ammunition &C., and for information appertan-
ing the military organizations called into service
will be directed to the Adutan General in this city
BY order of Gov. Ellis, J. F. HOKE, Adj't Gen1
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

No QUARTER TO BE GIVEN TO THE REBELs.-
The Buffalo Express, prominent journal Of the
Fillmore school thus closes long and bloody arti-
Gle upon the policy of the Lincoln Administra-
ton:
The day of compromise or concessions has gone
By. The government has determined upon its
policy. 1t is full and perfect vindication of its
authority over every State in the Union, and that
end will be reached if il costs the life of every
man who resides south of Masons and Dixon's line.
The more vigorous the campaign the shorter lis
duration. If the rebels refuse to dsperse and
throw down the weapons of their rebellion, let
them pay the forfeit Of their treason. The gov
ernment wants no prisoners. 1t has no place for
safely conining traitors-neither has Is money to
devote to their feeding. 1t must purify the land
and it cannot do so successfully, except by whip
ing out the political nuisance that has diseased
the national atmosphere. Death to al traitors, Is
the watch-word and battle-cry of the contest.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
Carpenters Tools.
BlackSmith's Tools.

Such Bellows, Anvils Vices, hand and slide Ham
mers Butrescs, FarrierS Knives Screwpates, Stocks
and dies Blacksmius Pincers and TOngs RasTers and
Files of every kind, Cut horseshoe and clnch Nails,
BoraX; Iron of all Sizes both OF northern and country
manufactures east, pow blister and spring Stee &C.,
for sale very cheap at
TAYLOR'S, opposite the Mansion House:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
ADJgTANT GENERALS OFFICE, !
Raleigh, April 25.
General Order No.

Hereafter all Provisions passing through this city
intended for Depot out of the bounds of the State
will be stopped here for the supply of the troops
centrated this point. The market price will be al
lowed for the Provisions stopped. Forwarding and
receiving Agents the Railroad Depot will pay strict
attention to the execution of this order.
By order of the Governor J. F. HOKE, Adjt Gen.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
TO THE PUBLIC.

With this notice terminates the term according to
agreement of the general superintendance OF Mr. Root
Shaw over nv business in the Saddery and Harness
line All indebted are requested to make settlements
,th me alone as no other until further advised viii be
oIInwed in law Il. u. PRITCHARD.
oh 1861
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
LOST OR MISLAID.

In Charlotte, the 18th inst, R King,
for SOl IS; also note on A Hodge for $l4 and
receipt on A Hood deputy sheriff, amount not
recollected Any person finding them hereby not-
fed to trade them off, as the only authorized
person to receive their value.
April 23, 1861 lm-pd B. F. GLENN.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

DEATH From THE BITE OF A SpIDER.-One
morning last week, about o'clock, a negro man
belonging to Miss Staples of this place. was bitten
On the foot by spider, from the effects Of which
he died the same evening about o'clock, 13
hours from the time of the bite. For hours pre-
ceeding his death, he lay in a speechless, stupid
condition. Greensboro Patriot.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

DEsERTIONs FROM LINCoLN's ARMY.-A cor
respondent writing from Washington says that the
northern army is losing over 1000 mer every
week from dcsertion alone. 164 men left the n
York Irish Regiment in three days. who, it is sta
ted, Joined the camp Of the Virgnans at Manassas
junction, which is about Is miles distant from
Washington.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
North Carolina
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.

This Company, the oldest and most reliable in the
State, insurcs white persons for of years or
during continuance of life moderate terms Slaves
insured for five years, for o-thirds of their
market value For insurance apply to
THOS. w. DEWEY, Agt.,
Jan 8, 1861 ly at Branch Bank n. c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
CTR mRstRrn Drmotrat
CHARLOTTE, N. C.

Miss DIx.-This lady, who went through the
country advocating Asylums for the insane, has
offered her services to Lincoln and been accepted,
chief nurse to the wounded abolitionists. Miss
Dix was always special friend to the insane, and
it may be that in volunteering her services to Lin
coin she considers that she is still prosecuting her
mission-if she is not insane herself
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

CHAKLOTIE, \. c,
Would inform the public generally, and the citizens of
Mccklcuburg particularly, that he has resumed the
Practice of DENTISTRY and may be found at his old
stand He is prepared to Artificial Teeth on Gold
Silver, Vulcanite, the Cheoplastic process as
patients may desire, and fill TeetE with Gold. Tin.
Anal gam 0S Artificial.
lie Is also prepared to perform any operation belong
ing to Dentistry, and need say that he will he pleas
ed to wait upon his old friends or new friends
You may take that for granted.
February ). 1861 3m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

ILLEGITIMATE VIRGINIANs.-The Northern
papers exnt greatly the supposed Union senti-
ment in Virginia, and talk bravely about sending
down an army into our State, to give the Unonists
a chance to maintain themselves. That there are
few Yankee settlers in Virginia, who have no
love for the Old Commonwealth, and who came
into it to gain profit and wealth by speculating
upon the easy good nature of our people, we do
not doubt. In some of the border counties of the
Northwest, there is a mongrel herd Of Pennsylva-
mans and Ohioans, who have left their own States
to get living in Virginia. These men are not of
US, nor with us. They are of that loose band of
nonadic adventures who roam the earth in quest
of prey. They will soon be squelched out by the
true stock of Old Virginians-the descendants OF
Andrew Lewis and his comrades of Revolutionary
memory. The impudcnce of these illegitimate
Virginians of foreign birth will speedily be re-
buked and their attention turned to other climates
more eongenial to their feelings and associations
Richmond Enquirer
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

Billy Wilson, colonel of the New York Zouaves,
denies the truth of the report that he has to march
80 PAGES in front of his to keep them from
picking bis pockets Of course thief would not
rob thief
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

G.. R. H A R hid ~ G..
WATOM MAKER Z JGWALER,
LincOlntOn, n. c.,
Begs leave inform the citizens of Lincoln and sur
rounding counties that he has permanently located in
the town of Lnconton, where he will carry on the
Watch and Jewelry Business
In all its various branches. Strict attention will be
paid the repairing of Watches and Jeweiry: All
fine Watches warranted 10 give satisfaction, if well
used or charges made.
List of prices for Work
handspring and cleaning watch, $780, jewels, cap
and foot each 75c; cap foo:-hod jewel each, $3.50;
har-sprngs 25 chains 81 5O mending chains, Soc;
tooth and wheel SOC. Pvots 81; cylinders, ST. Slaves
So rs; virges, S250 screws, 25c case springs 75c;
clicks and rachets, 75c glasses, soc All other work
will average the same prices. Persons leaving work
can know the prices before it is done.
Persons in the country having clocks or other work
for Repair will address by letter If they cannot
come themselves. will attend to work pronptly
All kinds of Gun-smith work done at short notice
and reasonable terms.
Give me CALL and will guarantee satisfaction.
G. R. HARDING.
Lincolnten, Feb &c, 1861 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
rdWare!! Hardware!
"A. A, n. NJ. TAYLOR

ED ESPECTFCLLY informs his friends and the pub
E " lie generally, that he has added to his extensive
stock of Stoves and Tin Ware, large and complete
stock of Hardware, consisting in part as follows:
Carpenters Tools.
Circular mill, crosscut, hand, ripper, pannel, prun-
ing, grating back compass, webb, and butch
er SAWS; Braces and bits, Draw Knives, Chisses,
AugcrS, Gin ITS. Hammers Hachets, and Axes; Brick,
pAStcrng, and pointing Trowels Saw-Setters Screw
plates, Stocks and dies Planes of all kinds, Spoke
Shavc, Steelbade beve and try Squares; Spirit Levels
Pocket Levels. Spirit level Walls, Boring machines,
GOugers and iii fact everything mechanic wants, in
great variety and at very low prices, at TAYLOR'S
Hardware Store and Tnware Depot, opposite the Man
sion House. Charlotte, n. G.
May %, $50. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

A bad mistake often turns out better than a
good intention.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
Ludlow's Celebrated Self-S calm

LudloW's Celebrated Sells aling
Cans, of all the different sizes, at TA4LOR'S
Hardware Store, opposite Mansion House
Agricultural Implements of all kinds.
Straw Cutters, Corn Shelters Pows, Hoes, ShOvels
Spades Forks Axes, Picks. MattOcks, Grubbing Hoes
Trace Chains, Wagon Chains, Log Chains, Pruning
and Hedge Shears, Pruning and budding Knives, gar
den Hoes and Rakes with handles Grain Cradles; grain
grass and brier Scythes, Bush Hooks, Wagon boxes
Hollow such pots, ovens and lids, SktS, spl
derS Sew-pans and kettles, CaudrOns from 90 to l2O
gallons each; Iron and brass Preserving Kettles Sheep
Shears. &c. at TAYLOIES Hardware Depot, opposite
the Mansion House.
Tin and Japanned Ware,
\ large assortment; Block Tin, Block Zinc, Tin Plate,
Babbit metal &c.
Stoves, the largest Stock, of all sizes, at
TAYLOR'S Hardware, Stove and
Tin Depot opposite Mansion House
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
Agricultural Implements of all kinds

| Cans, of all the different Sizes at TAYLOR'S
Hardware Store opposite Mansion House.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-21
John IL. Mcconnell.

THIS gentleman is spoken of aa candi-
date for Governor before the Secession State
Convention, which is to assemble on Tuesday
next 1t may be that the Secessionlsts will
put Mr.. Mcconnell, Randolph and other anti
Lecompton men upon their ticket; but if
they do, they lack that amount Of backbone
for which we have given their prominent
leaders credit. Mr. Mcconnell is somewhat
erratic as a politician, although he is con3id-
cred very fine lawyer. The fact that he
did fight the Southern ultraists on the Lee
compton and slave-code issues, should be
laid at the door of Mcconnell the lawyer.
Mcconnell the politician would never have
treated the chivalry so meanly. Hei now
intensely Sound" and, perhaps, ought to be
forgiven for past delnquencies. That the Sc
cessionists may know how lie now stands
or rather how he stood few weeks ago
we will offer the following testimony:
&c was in this city some weeks Ogo-pre-
vious, We believe, to the delivery Of his
speech before the Nevada Contention. a
gentleman Of this city informs us that
he then heard him define his position thus:
Elevating the forefnger of his right hand to
a perpendicular. he gently swayed it, first to
the right, and then to the left and accom-
panied the gesture with nearly the following
words: 81 stand just that way. 90 with
my State. AS goes Kentucky, so will go.
ADD ,,, 81 Il ont ttnl-x
will be out of the Union in two weeks ,
This should place Mr.. Mcconnell all right
with the California Davsites. lie comes up
to their standard exactly. lie either Ignores
the fact that California is a State, or else he
renounces his citizenship here. Kentucky is
his State, although he rms for office in CALI
fornia. estate sovereignty" seems to per-
tain only to such States as choose to exercise
it for rebellious purposes. Kentucky can re-
lease Mr.. Mcconnell from his allegiance to
the Union, although he is a citizen of Califor-
MIA, and political aspront here Poor Cali
formal She has no State sovereignty which
can bind her Secossion-loving citizens to re-
main true TO the Union. BY all means let
us elect State officers who 90 with the State
from which they emigrated, while they fat.
ten upon the people of this second class
State, which they have made their home.
What right has California to choose Gov
ernor who recognizes her as the equal of a
seeded State? Are our people so blind as
to suppose that State Rights extend beyond
Secessa?
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-21

CRY PRIMARY ELEorIoNs.-- primary
elections last evening resulted in the election
of the following delegates to the Union
Democratic County Convention:
First WARD L. Galloway, N Sewell,
H. Coons, NJ. Finn, VIM. 7. Fonda, G. II.
Clark.
SECOND WARD-C. B. Fowler, H. McDan-
iels, VIM A. Gamble, James Baldwin, Luke
O'Brien, 7, A. Smith, II. McMurray, VIM.
Welsh
THIRD WARp-James Las,iter NJ. Duficy
J. A. Murray. Frank Drnkle, S Southwell
J. L. Bowman, L. S. Gaver, 0. Fuller.
FOURTH WARD-Peter Decker, Hugh Carr
J. 7. Campbell f. NJ Owens, f. II. Pacey
l.. Hubbard, w. Healey. A. Ellison, f. Nc
Glenau.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-21

FINE lIoRsEs,--Mr Samuel Grim arrived in
town, yesterday morning with one hundred
and six head of the finest horses that ever
crossed the Plains lie started from Ohio
with two hundred and twelve head, and
brought two hundred and six of them TO the
Big Meadows, where he left one hundred,
and came on to Marysville with the balance
George d Winzcl of the New York Stables,
bought four of the best animals in the drove
They are supposed to be of the kind that
can go inside of three minutes, and will UNI
doubtedly be in demand among the lovers Of
Tast nags
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-21

ANOTHER HIsToRICAL PAISTER IN CAGIFoR-
NIA-About six weeks ago, a young French
lady, named Mademoisele Sidonia Petetin,
who has been educated to the profession of
historical painting, under one of the most
eminent teachers in Paris, arrived in San
Francisco. She has brought onlya few rough
sketches with her. but they are sufficient to
satisfy connoisseurs that she has much ability
in her art She is disappointed to find that
there is no demand in California for histori-
cal pictures, and like Mr.. Nail, who was
also thoroughly educated for the highest
branches of her art, she must turn her atten-
ton to those departments wherein She viii
obtain more profitable employment.
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-21

TIE THEATRE.-A good audience was in
attendance, last evening, to witness Mrs.
Forbess rendition of "Julia" Her perform
ance was highly artistic, and more than that,
it was full of passion and feeling. She is a
tragic actress of great power. Tomorrow
evening Hamlet" will be presented, with
Mrs. Forbes as "IIamlet. We have seen
her in the character, and regard it as per-
Torrance Of great merit
Daily national Democrat., 1861-07-21
DAILY CAMPAIGN DEMOCRAT.

We will furnish the DAILY DEMOCRAT from
this date until the returns of the Gubernatorial
Election are received on the the following terms .
by Mail or Express. ...,,...S2 90
The DEMOCRAT is the only daily paper in the
Northern or Central portion Of the State, that
HOSTS The nominees of the Union Democratic
State Convention. By little exertion on the
part of our friends, our circulation can be greatly
extended. A.. S. RANDALL & co.