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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-19
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Feb 1.-THE electoral vote
counted yesterday, in presence of both Houses
of Congress. Abraham Lincoln declared as
President and Hannibal Hamlin Vice President,
of the United States of America.
The Light Artillery near the capitol, ready
to make descent i'll case of interruption, and
considerable number of soldiers were in and around
the capitol Nothing occurred, and sensible peo-
pie rdiculed those unnecessary precautions.
Feb. l3.-The speech of Lincoln, at lndianapo
lis, indicates a determination to deny the right Of
secession to enforce the laws, to property
seized and collect the revenue. He opposes coer-
cion, except to gain these objects.
The ultra Republicans are highly delighted in
Cincinnati. He repeated what he said the year
before his election, when predicting the Republi
can victory that the next Administration would
be conducted according to a strict construction of
the Constitution.
The Border State Conference did nothing to-day.
The Crttenden and other measures Of compromise
proposed by Congress have been under discussion,
and several new methods of adjustment have been
proposed-one by Mr. Guthrie and another by Mr.
Reverdy Johnston-but it is not likely that any
result can be attained for several days
The credulity of the Administration has been
exercised to such an extent that it has led them to
believe that scheme is on foot to blow up the
Capitol and other public buildings.
A military night guard has been established
some weeks. Frequent searches have been made
in the vaults of the Capitol aud the departments
for explosive materials and internal machines.
Gov Hicks, of Maryland. testified to-day before
the committee on Treason, to the effect that he had
been imposed upon by anonymous letters and news
paper reports. He says he does not now believe
that any scheme exists for seiziDg the Capitol
aeg~ The bill passed to amend the charter of the
Wilmington, Charlotte & Rutherford Railroad
Company, provides for additional exchange of
State bonds for the bonds of the Co. to the
of 81 900 900, being $500 900 for the Eastern
ton, Wilmington to Charlotte and $4,000 for
the Western section, Charlotte to Rutherford. J
1t also provides for constructing link between
this Road and the North Carolina Road at Sails
bury Hilaaington Journal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-19

PLANTATION FOR SALE.

On Tuesday, the 18th day of March, at the Public
Square in Charlotte will sell that valuable Panta-
ton which the late Andrew Springs, Esq. lived 1t
is situated the line OF the ~ Tenn Ohio Railroad,
hours ride from Charlotte and 81 miles from
Davidson College, and contains about 500 The
land is in high state of cultivation. On the premi-
ses is handsome and convenient Dwelling and all ne
cessary houses The location is healthy and the
neighborhood agreeable.
Terms, twelve months credit with interest from date
Feb 10, 1861. At 7. H. BREM, Ex'r.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-19

FIRE.-On Saturday morning last fire was dis
covered in the upper story of DIR. Grcgorys dwell
ing With considerable exerton it was exiting uish-
ed before doing much damage. We suppose the
furniture was considerably damaged by removal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-19

The PROPOSED CoNvENTIoN.-We have been
informed that number of citizens in adjoin-
ing counties, and some in this county, contemplate
voting against State Convention. We hope they
will not do SO. * Convention should be held by
all means--it is actually necessary, and the best
interests of North Carolina require it, so that it
may be ascertained what is the will Of the people
of the State. We were among the first to advo-
cate the holding of convention, and we have done
much towards rallying the people in defence of
their rights any other individual in the State,
though we haye always counselled moderation and
dehberation \
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-19


Government for the seeding States, and the cleo
ton Of officers was announced last week The
election Of Hon. Jefferson Davis, of Miss Presi-
dent, and Hon. A. H Stephens, of Ca, Vice
President, will give strength and character to the
new Confederacy. Davis is the very nan for the
times-a graduate of West Point, skiilrd in the
art of war, both by precept and actual service and
he possesses those characteristics which mark the
statesman and patriot-he is ffty-six years old
Stephens was for long time, by general consent,
acknowledged to be the ablest man in the House
of Representatves-always conservative, but firm
and decided. He was opposed to the immediate
secession of Georgia, and his election shows
commendable disposition the part of the ex-
IRENE composing the Southern Congress-
Mr. Stephens is forty-sx years old. We repeat
our declaration of last week, that we are highly
pleased with the election of these gentlemen. No
better selections could have been made.
The new Constitution is not Objectionable,
though zee should have liked it better had it been
little stronger. The prohibition of the introduce
ton of Africans from foreign countries will quiet
the fears Of many in the South who are opposed
to re-opening the slave trade, and the adoption of
rerenue tariff will satisfy some who appre
hensive on that point. We publish the Constitu-
ton in full on the second page.
The Charleston Mercury, an ultra secession pa
per- does not like the new Constitutions
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-19
Latest from LtncO}R.

PITTsBURG, Pa. Feb. 15,-Mr Lincoln ar
rived here this morning, and delivered speech,
in which he said: "When l speak on the political
condition of the country, L shall say nothing to
disappoint the people generally. Notwiths'ahd
ing the trouble at the South, there is really no
crisis, except an artificial one; there is nothing to
justify their course. There is crisis but such
an one as could be gotten up at any time by a
turbulent people, aided by designing politicians.
My advice is to keep cool, ETC." Abiding to the
tariff, he said the Chicago Platform contains
plank which he thought should be regarded as law
by the incoming Administration, in fact, the plat
form on that and all other subjects should not be
varied from. This what the people under
stood when he was asking their votes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-19

Bas~ The author of the following "address" insisted
that should publish it, and inasmuch he paid for
it as advertisement consented to do So with the
understanding that copy Of the paper is to be sent to
the Secretary of War, who. we hope, will take the
american captains advice into serious consderaonIi
ADDRESS TO THE SECRETARY OF THE
WAR DEPARTMENT.
CHARLOTTE, N. c., Feb 10.
Sir: was in Washington city the day on which the
Electoral counted for President and Vice
President of the United States, and surprised 20
hear it proclaimed that Abraham Lincoln elected
President according TO the laws of those States which
voted for him." but did understand the gentleman
say that he duly elected according the laws Of
the United States Now, sir, think the proper course
for Mr. Lincoln to pursue is to consider whether he
duly elected by the of white men, according
the rules and regulations prescribed by the Constu-
ton of the United States and if it should turn out
that he elected, hope you will see to it
that Lincoln is inaugurated and you will have the
thanks Of your obedient servant
The American Captain,
LEVI SIMPSON of Georges
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-19
FROM CHARLESTON.

A correspondent of the Columbia Carolinian
writes as follows
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-31
PRICE. TWO CENTS

voice, saying, Son Of the Republic, ook
anu learn
AS the voice ceased, the shadowy auge
for the last time, dipped water from the ocean
and sprlukcd it upon America. Instantly
the cloud rolled back, together with the ar
mics it had brought, leaving the Inhabitants
Of the land victorious Then once more |
bcheld the villages, towrs and cities spring
ing up where they had been before, while the
bright angel, planting the azure standard he
had brought in them, cried in a loud voice to
the inhabitants while the stars remain
and the heavens send down dews upon the
earth, so long shall the Republic last
And, taking from his brow the crown on
which still olazcd the word UNION, be placed
it upon the standard, while all the people,
hneelng down. said, Amen
The scene instant y began to fade and
dissolve, and | saw at last nothing but the
rising, curling white vapor had first behel1
This also disappearing, found myself once
more gazing upon my mysterious visitor, who
in the same mysterious voice had heard be-
fore, said Son Of the Republic, what you
have seen is thus interpreted three perIs
vii! come upon the Republic. The most
fearful is the second, passing which, the whole
world united shall never be able to prevail
against her. Let every child Of the Repub.
lie learn 10 i've for God, his Land and
Union
With these words the figure vanished
started from my seat, and felt that : had
been shown the birth, progress and destioy of
the Republic Of the United States. IN UNION
she WILL have her strength, in D1sUN5oN her
destruction
Such. my friend, concluded the venerable
narrator. were the words / heard from
Washing5on's own lips, and America will do
vel to profit by them. Let her remember
that in Union she has her strength, il Dis,
Union her destruction.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-07-31
Preach Christ.

One, who in MS own deep experiences. has
fet the need of Christ and learned the ex-
ceedng precousuess o. Christ, knows how to
preach him to Others and the chief power
of the puIpi. to save men springs from those
sermons which are the expression of the
preachers personal experience. One Of our
exchanges has some good remarks on this
point:
/ The great want Of the human spirit is
living Savior able to save the soul. When
man is convicted of sin and finds himself ut
terly poweress as to freedom from sin, and
beg ns to feel that possibly he is doomed,
what does he want What tidinys will cheer
him One great fact alone can minister to
his necessities-it is Christ, mighty 20 save
the chief of sinne,s-the assurance that there
is no depth Of human deprayity which bis
grace and power cannot reach. This assur-
ancc will help him and nothing else will,
Preach Christ Having an experience OF
the want of your own heart in the day OF
your anxiety, hold up Christ as he met your
wants then. Tell the sinner what he wants
to know OF the Savior, nor perplex his mind
with things which he cares not for. because
he is in 10 mood for investigation Tel. him
how Christ came down from above, connlis
stoned as the worlds Savior--how he was
tempted-how he wept and sympathizcd with
man how be prayed-how he declared that
none should be spurned from his presence
how he forgave the penitent thief, and assur-
ed him of throne in paradise-how he died
for our sins, according TO the Scriptures
how he triumphel over death and rose trom
the grave-how he assembled on high, dispen
sed the Holy Spirit, and is interceding for US
above.
These acts at once reveal the past aud
present interest of Christ in this worlds well
fare. They assure man that he has Savior
who lives, as we'll as one who died on the ac.
cursed tree. The apostle determined to
know nothing among the Corinthians save
Christ and him cruci6ed.
He we'll knew that the more Christ was
preached the more mans attention was
drawn to him as Savior, the less time and
disposition would there be for doubtful dispu-
tation. Perhaps the experience of Christian
pastors has often harnonized with that OF
the apostle; they have observed what 1t was
which proved interesting and effectual when
preached they have noticed the hungerlng
and thirsting of the most spiritual and de.
vout after Christ. They observed the start
inc tear, the brilliant eye, and the Interested
look when Christ is preached, which told very
plainly that theme had reached the heart ami
stirred the fountain within.
Christ is the soul and center of the Gospel.
The good news relates to his living and tri.
umphing for US. He who breaches the Cos
pei will preach Christ. Metaphysics and
polemics are as nothing when compared with
Christ. They may be useful in the school or
the study for mental discipline, but they aH
not Bread of Life to a starving world.
Preach Him who is the Bread of Life
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-01-02
Romansic Incldens-P.rsnsase q
ssgTesa - JcmeFson. oa- s -

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Ma Jefferson's father was poor. but IN indus.
trious and intelligent mechanic and, - society
was constituted in Virginia. he was wholly ex.
cluded fro n the ranks Of the sristocr.cy, and
could have no hope Of forming family connec-
ton with them, but for the following incident:
One Of the Randolphs wishing some repairs 10
be made on the doorsteps Of his mansion, and
having heard Of the sxpertness Of the young
carpenter, Jefferson, who resided in the same
parish, sent for him TO come and do the work.
In this family there were several beautiful and
accomplished daughters who were the acknowl.
edged bellies Of that part of the country; while
one Of the sisters was so hr behind the rest, si-
ther in accomplishments or the faculty Of show.
ing of to advantage, that she was subject to
Notifying neglect by the young men who
thronged the establishment being generally ieit
at home while her more favored sisters were t.
ken of for the constant rounds Of parties and
pleasure excursions in vogue among the wealthy
families Of the place. 1t was during one Of
these instances Of neglect that jefferson hap.
pencd at work on the steps the respectful at
tentions he then had . chance Of paying the
sighted girl, so strongly affected her with the
contrast with those she had been accustomed to
receive from all other young gentlemen who
were admitted to the house, that her actions soon
revealed to the quick eye Of the ambitious young
mechanic condition Of heart that he thought he
might improve with advantage. And acting on
that belief he pcrsevered, and SO we'll profited
by bis opportunities that within few days
mutual engagement was formed, and runaway
match concocted and carried into effect There
was, to be sure, terrible rumpus kicked up BY
the proud Randolphs when It was discovered
that one Of the family had disgraced herself and
them, as they esteemed it by running away
with, and marryinga poor mechanic. But and-
ing there was no help for il, and learning upon
inquiry, that the young man was as smart as he
was bold, they at length recalled the truant
daughter with her husband, installed them into
the family, and gave them their patrimony.
From this match sprung, we believe, two sons
and several daughters, part Of whom, like
Thomas Jefferson, the subsequent statesman
and President strikingly inherited the intellect
ual characteristics and enterprise Of the father
and the other part the quite ordinary and CON-
morpla, e traits Of the mother.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-01-02

POVERTY falls most heavily on those who hav,
enjoyeda competence, and by some revulsion o
fortune or the death of those on whom the,
were dependent, are reduced to penury. A tru'
Christian bcneyolence loves to seek out and ait
such sufferers. Here is an illustration from
New York paper:
what make shirts for nine shillings . doz
enr
"Indeed, sir, I can get nothing else to dol"
"Nine shillings dozeni nine cents piece
But how many can you make in dayr
zone, sir, If have my time but have my
little boy, two years old, and he's quite ffetful
this warm weather, so that do not always fin.
ish 1t, unless can work at night"
"And do you work at night sewing on theses
II would, sir, and do, so long as can afford
to; but indeed, sir, what with feeding my four
little ones, cannot afford to buy candlesi"
"Four childrenl Poor womani I fear you
have a hard task to pay the landlord. What
rent do you payy'''
''Foar dollars month, SIR"
sand you earn four cents week. How
long have you lived here ~ ~T+
s''dy husband died in March last He was a
manufacturer Of daguerreotype colors. We
lived up town then. But his long sickness con-
sumed what little money we had; and when he
died T was obliged 70 sell most that we had in the
house, and come down here with my four little
ones !" .H' - -
"Your eldest boy is nine years; you can
scarcely earn more than win pay your rent
How do you furnish food for yourselves p
"This young woman pays three shiIlings a
week for part Of the room. We had silver
plated teapot sugar bowl and such like, and
some spoons For these got nearly their val
ne. I have sold everything had besides. !
have no more 70 SELL"
The tears came into her eyes Poor thing,
she could not help Il
sFndeed, sir, would not have sent for you II
the sight Of my children in rags and hunger did
not compel me to do so" af...o-
a"Your rent is paid for this month" Iknew
Il was. or she would not be tenant Of that
landlord. "Your children began 10 come 10 the
school at the House Of Industry last Monday. I
believe did they p ~ = -
''Yes. sir; and I am very thankful for your
kindness to them.v Ff5t5 = i-ar
Send them every day. They shah be fed
and clothed. and when rent day comes near let
us know" Ar 7'-i.ie srlh f
faGod bless you. siri" A heavy load Of csre
withdrew from the mizl and cloud rom her
face.s 49, - Ia -l'
Nins shilliags per dozen for making shirts,
with plcted boscms. linen wristbandS and 10
be wen made; for n fisw can be picked IN the
all the seamstress's work goes for
nothing 4srd s7t sffa-'r i>sirs 30
Do you believe its Hha fAct We saw the
shirts to-day. Wessw the eare-rorn and work
worn mother and her children. wehave beard
that such fscts were plenty. We know they
some charitable lady Ike 10 see
the s.mei Let her 70 10 the House o. Indus
try any day for one hour, and u she does not
return 10 her home with The heartaehe, We are
no true prophet
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-01-02
Prom the Home Journal
A Voice OF Music.
BIZ Z. wEsTFIELD.

BIZ T. wEsIFIELD.
I'VE heard music in the cities, srH
In the valleys and the woods,
And amist the hoary mountains ttl
Heard the chime froaring foods:
But, dear lady, an, believe Oe, r-
Naught to me is more divine,
Than to listen 10 the sweet sounds
Ofthat silyery voice Of thine.
Oft I've listened 10 tho trumpet,
listened to the mellow horn
Hardened to the wondrous touches
Ofthe hand Of genius born:
Bot, dear lady, ahl believe me,
Never did the skill Of man
So enchant me As thy singing
since our friendship we began.
= Nlgltingales and Lirds that mock thee,
J.arks and dthrushcs-every Kind
ofthe featbcrcd tribe Of songsters--
Have, indeed. OF charmed my mind
But. doar lady, shl believe mt,
Though their warlililis thsy combine,
] "A never more compare It
6 j. tt7t iiriiu~ voice r thine.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-01-02

wHEx fly finds himself approaching spi-
der's web, he should remember .he advice in
washington's farewell address, to 'aroid entan-
Cling alliances"
THEintomarriages Of the sons and daughters
Of two respectable families make the best eross-
ties upon the -s;lrosl q III.
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-01-02

II Is stated from Havana that the remains Of
Christopher Columbus, the discoverer Of the
New World, are again 10 be removed to new
and splendid cemetery, soon TO be opened near
that city. They are to be deposited in silver
urn, upon which win be inscribed in letters Of
gold the most remarkable events Of his great
enterprise. A bronze statue Is also to be erect
cd over them, representing the great discoverer
in ths sttitude Of revealing the grand mission Of
his wonderful life. 7iaa3 Fsrs g asF-
Columbus died Ascension day, the Goth Of
May, l5oe. In about the roth year Of his age.
His obsequies were celebrated with great pomp
at atvalisdolid, and his body deposited In the con-
vent Of San Francisco. Themes, nine years az
ter, in the year 1913, it was removed 10 the Car
thusian monastery Of Seville, where was like
wise deposited the body Of his son Diego
Twenty three years after, in the year 1886, the
bodies Of both the admiral and his son were re-
moved, with appropriate pomp and ceremonies,
10 the New World he had discovered, and inter
red in the principal chapel Of San Domingo,
Hispaniola- There they remained undisturbed
for the pcriodof 259 years.
In the year 1876, however, at the close Of the
war between France and Spain, all the Spanish
possessions in the Island Of Hispaniola were ce-
ded TO France, whereupon . request was prefer
red 10 the French Governor TO have the remains
Of Columbus removed TO Cuba The request
was granted, and on the goth Of December, 1876,
the vault in the cathedral Of San Domingo was,
for the first time in nearly two hundred years,
opened. "Within," says the record of the
event. ''were found the fragments of lcaden
coffin, number Of homes, and quantity of
mould, evidently the remains Of human body.
These were carefully collected and put into
case Of g,lded lead, about half an ell in length
and breadth, and third in height secured by
an iron lock, the key Of which was delivered to
the Archbishop. The case was enclosed in a
coffin, covered with black velvet and ornament
ed with face and fringe of gold"
Aher appropriate funeral ceremonies. the
body was taken on board the ship San Lorenzo
and taken 10 Havana, where IL arrived on the
18th Of January, 1876. II was received in the
most solemn manner, with al the honor given to
a sovereign. ION arriving at the mole, the re-
mains were met by tn. Governor of the Island,
accompanied by his generals and military staff
The coffin was then conveyed between files Of
soldiery which lined the streets to the obelisk,
in the Place dArms, where it was received in q
hearse prepared for the purpose. Here the re-
mains were formally delivered to the Governor
and Captain General Of the Island, the KEY CIV
en- up to him, the coffin opened and examined
and the safe transportation Of its contents au-
thenticated.
The ceremony concluded the solemn rites of
the dead were performed by the Archbishop,
and the remains Of the great discoverer were
again deposited in the wall, on the right side Of
the grand altar Of the Cathedral of Havana,
where they have ever since remained, the object
Of reverence to all visitors Of the Island,
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-01-02
The Bachelors soIl'Oquy.


To marry, or not to marry 1? that's The ques
ton.
Whether tbs nollcr in the mind TO suffer
The sullcn silence of these cobweb rooms,
Or seek in festive halls some cheerful lass, e
And BY uniting, end it. To live alone
Nomore aud by marrying say Se end
The heart-achc. and those ills aud make-shlils
Bachelors arc heir to- 'Tis a ecnsumrnatlon
Dcvoutly TO be wished iI'
ITO marrv-to live in peaec- i.....'f f....... !.
perchance in warl aye, there's the rub; I, j.,
For in the marriage state what ills may come
When we have shuffled Of. our liberty,
Must give US peace. There's the respect
that makes us dread the bonds Of wedlock;
For who could bear the noise Of scolding wives,
The fits of spleen. the cxtravagancc Of dress
The thirst for plays, for concerts and for balls
The insolence Of servants, and the spurs
That patient husbands from their consorts take,
When he himself might his quictus gain
BY living single.
Who would Wish 10 Dear r..
The odious name of Bachelor,
But that the dread Of something after marriage
Ali the vast expenditure Of income
The tongue can scarcely tell-puzzles the will
And makes us rather choose the single life,
Than craze our heads with debts We know not
Of EH.E st. -yD
Economy thus makes bachelors Of us all,
And thus our melancholy resolution
is still increased upon more various thoughts
The Oxford intelligencer., 1861-01-02

As the diamond is found in the darkness 81
the nine, - the lightning shoots with nest Wv
id flashes from the gloomisst cloud 50 does
mirthfdlnsss ffsqusqtiy proceed from hssrt
susceptible of ths deepest ndancioly