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The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-02-15
The Position OF MIR. Yancey.

In the recent State Convention of Alaba-
ma, Mr.. Yancey said
Mr.. President, avow myself as utterly,
unalterably opposed to any and all plans OF
re-constructing a Union with the black
Republican states of the North. No new
guaranteer-no amendments of the COnsti-
tuti0n-nO peaceful resolutions-no repeal
of offensive laws can offer to me, the least
indictment to consider, even upon propo-
sition to reconstruct our relations with the
non slaveholding states. This opinion is
not founded upon any objection to confed-
GRAFTON with states, north of Mason and
Dixon's line, on principles mutually agreea.
BILE to them, but it is founded on the convic.
tion that the disease which preys on the
vitals of the Federal Union does not ema-
nate from any defect in the Constitution, but
from deeper seurce-the hearts, heads, and
consciences of the northern people. They
are educated to believe slavery to be q
religious as we'll as political wrong, and
consequently to hate the stakeholder. Mr..
Seward was right when he declared that
there was an "irrepressible conflict" which
would not cease until slavery was exter-
minated. But, sir, the elements of that
conflict are not to be found in the Constitu-
tien, but between the northern and southern
people. No guarantees-nO amendments
to the Constitution--compromises patched
up to secure the North the benefits of Union
yet a little longer, can re-educate the people
on the slavery issue, so as to induce them,
having the majority, to withhold the exer.
else Of its power in aid of that "irrepressible
conflict" 70 accept of such reconstruction
would, in my opinion, be but saving over
the irritated surface of the deep rooted
cancer, which has been eating into the vitals
of the Union, efecting perhaps an apparent,
deceitful cure, while still the loathsome
and incurable disease keeps on its fatal
progress, and daily weakens the body polite,
until finally it breaks forth again with re-
newed, because temporarily depressed, vigor,
and the victim sinks in death.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-02-15
Attitude OF tho Dead ON tho Field
OF Battle -t"-

1t appears that during the recent battles
in Italy, some of the French physicians
were directed by their superior medical
officers, in addition to their more immediate
duties to the living, to study the phisiologi>
cal mechanism, if one may so speak, of death
itself, as it occurred in the battle field that
is to say, the physiognOmy, positions, and
attitudes, incidental to death from the arms
of war, during, or as soon as possible after,
the conflict. Thus, the surgeon passed
from his operating ambulance to view the
fallen. Is not this an intensifcation of the
moral sublime? an unique study? original ?
French? more that tragedians ever con-
ceived?
Thus DIR. Armand, physician major of
the first class, chief OF the ambulance of
headquarters of the fourth corps of the
French army of Italy, relates from personal
observation SOME interesting particulars
concerning the aspects and attitudes of the
slain on the battle fields of the Crimea, and
of Italy-a condensed translation, or sketch
of which (from Gaz. Hebdom de. Med.
Sept. l6, 1881 will be subjoined, as worthy
of consideration, physically, physiologicalIy,
and dramatically. scr
During the day of the battle of Magenta,
including the night, 800 wounded French
men and Austrians underwent capital or
minor operations and dressings at the ann
balances of DR.. Armand. With his two
assistants he had completed his work by the
dawn of the following day, when he pro-
ceeded to inspect the bloody field of Ma
genta, and the attitudes of the slain--a very
melancholy, but not useless study.
DR.. Armand observed that great num-
Der of the dead preserved as nearly as may
be the same attitudes in which they had
been when the messengers of death struck
them--a proof that they had passed from
life to death without agony, without convul-
sions. Those struck in the head generally
lay with the face and abdomen fiat upon the
ground, position which the death stiffness
had not changed, holding, for the most part,
their weapons still grasped in their hands.
DR.. Armand mentions q peculiarly often
attendant upon wounds of the head, in which
the patient thinks himself by no means
dangerously hurt, although sometimes he
dies, one may say, spontaneously, or by
surprise. During the battle of Sollerino, q
soldier, wounded in the head BY ball,
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-02-15

AUSTIN, Tex, Feb s.
The Governor sent a message to the
Legislature condemning the New York
resolutions rendering men and money to the
federal government to coerce the state. He
expressed the hope that the people of Texas
would act as unit in the defence of their
rights. The resolution to submit the seces-
sion ordinance to the people was lost The
House passed bill establishing patrols
throughout the state. s.ea ,.grf 'al. .....
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-02-15
ST. LOUIS. Feb. 6.

a ST. LOUIS, Feb. 6.
Two hundred troops from Newport. Ken.
lucky, and 100 from Fort Riley, Kansas,
arrived to day, destined to the United
States arsenal at this city. The latter COM
paDy is under the command of Capt. Lion,
who has been appointed commandant of the
arsenal, vice Major Bel. There are now
between 500 and 600 troops at this arsenal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-23

IMing Office Under Lincotn IS Treason.-
An ct passed by the Florida Legislature, de-
clan that in the event of any actual collision be-
TIVE, the troops of the late Federal Union and
thosin the EN- poy of the State of Florida, it shall
be e duty of the Governor Of the State to make
pub proclamation of the fact, and thereafter the
act tholding office under the Federal Govern
men shall be declared treason, and the person
conyted shall suffer deoth The act was appro
we'd by the Governor of the State the l4th
ultiD.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-23
Ordinance Of the Town Of Char
IOfle.

That the volunteers heretofore enrolled for Patrol
under the supervision of committee consisting of r.
+. Davidson, s. \. Cohen, S. A. Harris and WIN. J.
Yates, be enrolled by the Board of Comm
Patrol force for the Town of Charlotte, and that
the same committee he continued by the Board of Com
mssoncrs and invested with full power TO divide the
Patrol off for nightly duty; and any person failing TO do
Patrol duty when detailed by said Committee and du-
ly notified by the Town Constable other authorized
person, or failing to procure substitute acceptable
TO the Captain of the PATROL shall be fined fDe dollars
to be recovered other fines and penalties laid by the
Town, and in default of payment of said fine, the
securing of the samc then and there in that TO be
imprisoned the discretion Of the Mayor Passed
April 7th, A. D. 1861. k 49,
W. A. OWENS, Mayor.
THos. W. DEWEY, Torn Clerk.
April 10, 1861. IF
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-23
CHARLOTTE, April II, 1861.

CHARLOTTE, April IT, 1861.
IN order make the Necessary preparation tor the
Mass Convention of the friends of Southern Rights, to
be held in this place the Goth, 2lst and 22d May
proxino a meeting of the citizens of the county was
held in the courthouse Saturday the 18th INST by
which the undersigned were appointed Committee OF
Invitation. We deem it proper to publish this cara IN
order to inform friends in the State of North Caro-
na that the object of the Convention IS 10 counsei
for the future welfare of the State special invitation
will be given Citizens but all may be assured OF
cordial welcome and add that it is expected that
the Convention will organize the night of Monday
the goth and contn in session through Tuesday and
Wednesday succeeding.
The Importance of prompt and decisive action on
the part Of our State being apparent to every
citizen we take the occasion express the hope that
its appreciation will be manifested by the presence OF
our fellow citizens.
J. A. YOUNG,
j. WALKER,
H L. ALEXANDER,
s. J. LOWRIE, r.
". J. YATES,
Committee.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-23
Later from Europe.

New YORK, April ls-An arrival at this port brings
later advces from Observation-Disclosures adTices are
warlike-The Paris army is drilling for Ali the
marshals of France summoned to attend council
of the 9th ns-Military operations were about
commencing in Italy.
LTvERPooL-Cotton prices huoyant, with an advanc-
ing tendency partial advance of one eighth. Bread
stufS quiet and steady
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-23
NOTICE

hereby given that the place Of Master Machinsr v
the Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad
Company, will be filed by the Board Of Directors at
their regular meeting be held in Charlotte on the
on the 2st day of May The salary win not ez-
coed $1,000 per annum. Applications, stating amonut
salary required be addressed 70 the
Lineolnton, or to the undersigned at Wilmington.
ROBT. n. COWAN,
ApriI l6 1861 I'm Secretary,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-23

FIREs.-On Saturday night, the 18th, the Steam
Saw Mill and Tannery of Messrs Houston and
Laney, near Monroe, was destroyed by fire. We
are informed that the fire was accidental.
On Monday night, the 18th, building on the
plantation of Hon. j. w. Osborne, near this place,
was burnt-supposed to be the work of an incen-
diary. No one was living in the house or on the
premises-it was being repaired
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-23

IN this place, the nth inst, by the Rev. R.
Griffith, Mr. James Harry to Miss Emma T., daughter
DR.. F. N. Ross. -.~
In Catawba county, on the 27th ult, BY the Rev. Mr.
Sheriff. DR.. w. w Chenault of Ireden co., to Mise =.
E. Sheriff. daughter Of Henderson Sheriff.. "a u,
In New Orleans, on the 10th ult, Col. w. II. Hardy
of Asheville. N c., to Miss Mary NJ Erwin.
In Rowan county, the 9th inst, Mr j. M. Harrisou
of Mecklenbnrg, TO Miss Fanny Gwen asa
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-23

ATTACKING NORTHERN CITIEs.-We trust
that the South will soon be in a condition to act
aggressively as well as defeusiEely. AS soon as
possible, a blow should be struck at the pcpuious
hives on the border, and privateers should be fitted
out to harass the enemy's commerce. The sooner
this is done the better. Already the Southern
army, at the different forts and stations, numbers
about thirty five thousand men. With the acces-
sion of the Border States, this can be swelled,
without effort, to hundred thousand of the
bravest troops in the world. We shall then see
whether the game of invasion which Abraham
Lincoln has inaugurated is not one which two can
play at. e. g.. 'S1''
IA The Salisbury Waterman of last week
nominated Fl. W. Guion, Esq of Lncolnton, as
Union candidate for Congress in this District We
think the Waterman is mistaken about Mr.
Guion's sentiments. But in view of recent events
we hope the Waterman will quit talking about the
Union, "a thing which does not exist and aid in
uniting the South in a common cause. Come
friend Bruner, let US all pull together and uphold
the cause of the South and beat back the invader
Forget old party prejudices and come up to the
scratch
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-23

Col. Com. 68th Reg. =. {. Militia
s. ". DAVIS, Lieut.. Colonel.
p. SIN view of the present disorganzed condition
of Militia system, and of the further fact that
war of subjugaton" has been naugurated against us
feel assured that this appeal to the military pride of
people will receive hearty response from the gal
and chiyarous spirits of the old county of Neck
1enburg An experienced officer will be each place
of meeting for the purpose of furnishing such
to a complete organization of the saveral companies
April 23 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-23

SEIZURE OF FEssELs.-The New York Day
Book gives the names of Is vessels from Southern
ports which were seized in that Port or the 10th
because they had clearances in the name of the
Confederate States and not the United States.
Each one fined 800 and all foreign merchan-
die on board above the value of $500, forfeited
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-23

FRosr.-We had slight frost here yesterday
morning, but not enough, We presume, to nip vege-
tation. 1t has been quite cool for several days
past.-Raleigh Banner, 10Th.
We have had two or three frosts in this section
the past week, slightly nipping some of the ten
Ger garden vegetables
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-23
REMARKS.

We have but few changes to note in prices. In fact.
there has been but little business done the past week.
Only few bales of Cotton sold last week. We
not authorized to make any change in quotations,
though the market has advancing tendency. The
supply is not equal to the demand.
Wheat and Flour has slightly declined, but the pro-
liability is that prices will advance. ~.
Corn is not in abundance and finds ready sale at
quotations.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-23

AS Administrator of John Harry, deceased, I will
sell in Charlotte, Tuesday, the 23d April, on six
months credit. TACO ROcEnaUays, three Ton
Bag gtcs, fire Open Buggics. all his house
hold and kitchen Furniture, &c .t.t-
April 9, SCI ct T. II. BREM Admir-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-23
MILITARY NOTICE.

ALL Persons liable do Military D1ty under the
provisions of Act passed at the Session Of the Legs
ature of North Carolina for 8GO-'GI, earnestly
requested to appear their different Beats in the
ty Of Mcckenbarg the days hereinafter named, for
the purpose of forming companies and selecting their
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-23
New Family Grocery Store !
Il. A. PASCHALL IL CO.

Wholesale and Retail dealers in Family Groceries,
choice old Wines, (highly improved by sge)
Also, Havana Segars, Tobacco, Wooden and Viii
low Ware, &c
Having established ourselves in Charlotte, and In
consideration Of the hardness Of the times, desire
and intend sell the entire satisfaction Of purchA
sers. All orders accompanied with the cash win be
promptly attended to.
Store on Tryon Street, one door above Paimers Va
riety Store.
March rs, 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-23

Gov ELLIs.-Every North Carolinian will re-
greet to learn that the health of Gov. Ellis is bad
and that he is quite feeble physically. He has
had no hemorrhage from the lungs was reported
last week, though he is confined to his room. He
hopes soon to be able to get out and take more
active part in preparing the State for defensive
operations. Although he has not been out for
some days, he receives company and answers the
business calls pressing upon him almost constantly.
The promptness of the Governor in ordering the
Forts to be taken by n c. troops, and his proela-
nation converting the Legislature, meets with
hearty approval everywhere. IF his health is
spared, John w. Ellis will prove himself the right
man for the occasion
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-23

ket quiet. ...
COLUMBIA, April 2O.--Only 80 bales of Cotton sold
during the week-prces nominal. Flour 81 to 81 80
per sack; Corn ST. 05 to S 10 per bushel; Peas Isl
Bacon Is hog round Oats 65 TO 10.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-23

KEEP Your POWDER Nv trust that no powder
will be unnecessarily wasted in firing salutes We
want it all for service. "Trust in God, keep
your powder, and keep it dry"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-23

N. G. LEGIsLATURE-It will be seen by Gov.
Ellis's proclamation that the Legislature is sum-
moned to assemble on the 1st day of May. The
Governors course, in acting thus promptly, is ap-
proved by ALL We hope the Legislature will re-
main in session but a few days, and that it will
adjourn as soon as it passes bill calling Con-
vention. protracted session will cost the State
a considerable sum, and it is well known the State
has no money to pay for useless debates now. The
time for talking has past-let us act, and act
promptly. And We hope the Convention will as
semble by the 18th of May and that the Ordinance
Of Secession will be Immediately passed. The ac-
ton of the Convention should be final. There is
no necessity for submitting it to the people. The
State does not acknowledge the jurisdiction of
Lincoln's Government, and the sooner she is placed
IN the Southern Government the better it will be
for the people and their interests
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-23

s9- "THE LINcoLNToN STAR" is the name of
new paper, the first number of which is before
us B. Woodside, Editor and Proprietor-terms
u so per annum. Address, Lincolnton, n. G.,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-23
THE FALL OF SUMTER.

Under this head the New Nork Times (Repub-
lican,) has the following: SIS 81
Neither the retention or surrender of Fort Sumter
could have any bearing the policy the Government
had marked out tor itself This isolated case,
that stood solely on its own merits. Government could
not allow its flag to be dsgraced by 1t is
strengthened in part by the surrender Of the fort 1t
not attempt at present. its recapture but will
tify the Confederate States that till it is restored, the
commerce Of Charleston mast pass The deck Of ship
of-aOdr"
Perhaps so, but as many British vessels are inter
ested and engaged in the commerce of Charleston,
we think John Bull will have something to say
about the matter if the United States Government
attempt to carry out this recommendation.
The New York Courier and Enquirer Republi-
| CAM of Monday, makes the following infamous
charges against the gallant but unsuccessful de-
fender of Fort SUMTER EELE:
"Sunter has falen-surrendered we fear by trait
orr that traitor Major Robert Anderson. This is
harsh anguage but it is the language of truth demand
ed by what appears to be the grossest of
ever perpetrated in this any oIher country. The
treason of Twggs is admitted by all to have exceeded
that OF Benedict Arnold; but the of both Arnold
and Tyiggs will sink into signfcance-ndced,
almost rendered respectable, when compared with the
more canning nfamy which from present appearances
must frever attach to that Of Robert Anderson.
The crcumstancesof this abominable treason
so palIable and Transparent that who reads
them IAN hesitate in arriving at the conclusion that
of SUMTER before it assaulted that the defence
bit sham; and it deemed important that the
surrender should take place before relief could be af
forded by the government fleet, hourly expected to
arrive with troops provisions and munitions of war;
TIL, Courier produces, in substantiation of its
charges against Major Anderson, letter said to
have Been written by Of his oficers-Capt
Doubleday The latter declared that at the time
of the approach of the Star of the West, he begged
Major A. to permit him to open fire Morris
battery but the Major perempterily refused to let
him fir, on the plea that he would not fire until
Fort Sumter was fired upon. Capt. d. it is alleged,
further declared that all Maj Anderson's sym
pathes with the rebels, and that no less than
four of lis wifes brothers, of the late General
Clinch, were in the rebel army, and that the Maj.
did not conceal the fact that in no event would he,
once rleased from his then awkward position,
bear arns against the South, but would either
sign orlsk for furlough to visit Europe.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-23

VIRGINIA SECEDED.-On the 18th the State
Convention of Virginia passed an ordinance of Sc
cession, and the State is preparing to meet and
beat back The enemy. Further particulars will be
found in our news column
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-23

=, oUR kAILRoADs.-We are authorized to give notice
hat all the Railroad Companies of this State will trans
ort troops and munitions of war for the of the
gate JTee OF charge and EXTRA will always be in
readiness for any emergency
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-23
Commissary observation-disclosures Henry Wayt.

ng-A correspondent of the Petersburg Elk
press, writing from Milton, N. C., speaking of the
rejoicing there at the reception of the news of
the capture of Fort Sumter, says:
"There was torch-light procession, with Old
Abe and Scott the traitor, borne by negroes on
rails The procession proceeded through the
principal streets and then hung old Old Abe and
Scott to the end Of the rails and burnt them
amidst three groans for each one"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-23
Will, Charlotte & Ruth. Railroad.
WESTERN DIVISION ~

On and after Monday the 18th instant the Passenger
and Mail Train will be this Road daily Sunday
excepted) as follows
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-23

IN CASTOR county the 18th instant, Miss Isabella
Higgins, aged ls years.
Al the residence of DR.. @. p sandifer Robert G.
Barry, aged Il years. A-iP
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-23

Dag-N Ne see by the Charleston papers that
DuncanM cRae, Esq, Of this State was sercnaded
and mae speech in that city on Tuesday even
ing last Mr. McRae went to Charleston to borrow
guns all ammunition for Fort Macon, and sue
ceededi We learn that six pieces and twenty
thousad pounds of powder were also secured for
Fort Cswell, which together with the present
armamdt and stock Of ammunition on hand, will
enable ar brave boys to resist successfully any
attack o the TT Wilmington Herald
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-23
NOTICE.

The TAX LIST, for the year 1860, in my
hands ready for inspection. All persons requested
to inform of any taxables which may be listed
All TAX PAYERS are requested TO prepare themselves
to meet their TAXES promptly. ..a
W. W. GRIER, Sheriff.
April l6 1861. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-23

LINCoLN's PRoCLAMATIoN.-It is supposed in
quarters that the troops called for by Lincoln
are to be used only for defensive operations. The
National Intelgencer Ga Union paper) speaks Of
the proclamation thus
alt will be remarked that the President has not ir
retrievably committed himself the policy of retaking
the forts seized from the Union in the seeded States
He merely that the formidable force which he
has summoned, but which it will take considerable
time to gather and organize, may probably be direc-
ted to this task The issues of the impending future
still in the hands of the people, if only the cnunsels
of deliberate vaor shall prevail in the Border Slave
holding States the impulses of an mpetuous be-
cause hot and rescntful courage.
'For ourselves have to express the hope and be.
lief that until the meeting of Congress- the President
will employ the military force of the Government for
purely defensive purposes guarding all points threat
ened with attack, and awaiting in the mean time, the
counsel and cooperation of the Peoples Representa-
ves before proceeding Interior measures, and upon
those Representatives, when they are assembled we
shall, without questioning the legal rights of the Gov
ernment, urge the poticy of advising and consenting
the recapture of forts and public property which
do not want in States of the Union, and which
ainly cannot be permanently regained to the Union by
military force"