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The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-11-12

A BoLn ATTEMPT AT HIGHWAY RoBBkxr =
otillman Clark, resident of Jamaica, a drover
and farmer, was crossing tho mountain from
Manchester. in Winhall, on Wednesday evening
OF last week, Oct. cd, at about 8 O'Clock, ind
when near the hights: point Of the mountain, q
man rushed out from the thicket, and graspinc
bis horse by the bits, demanded your life OF
yonr money " which Clark did not quickly do
and finding after some parley that he wasnot in
cl ned so to 10, the ,obber fred pistol at him
which failed of Its intended work the ball pass
ing through the rim Of his hat. In a moment
after the shot, Clark seized pillow point and
threw st the rascal. with all the force of which
be was capable knocking him down scnseless
bot the robbcr was assisted by another who came
10 his rescue, and escaped.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-11-12

EE NnAs {. SrALDlNG, Sergeant Major Of
the 9th Vermont Regiment has been appointed
lst Lieutenant Of Company d, Che Hydepark
Company Capt. Benton; as we learn IRON
private letter from member Of the Regiment.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-11-12

CRINoIINE DooNED.-Thc ladies who lead the
fashion in Paris, arc dropping crinolinc, and as
Paris sets the fashions Of the world, our ladies
may as well be prepared for II coming revolu.
ton in their present spread eagle fashioned out
fits.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-11-12

10 Flle{ Of the latest New York and Bos ton
papers will be at all times at the FREEMAN Or
l'ef, and those desiring TO see these papers can
% 50 - calling at tits Office.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-11-12

HAVING CHOSEN OUR CAUSE WITHOUT GUILE
AND WITH PURE MOTIVES, LET is RENEW OUR
TRUST IN GOD AND GO FORWARD WITHOUT YEAR
md WITH MANLY HEARTS.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-11-12
LEGISLATURE OF VERMONT.

Annual s-CSSiOn---1 SSG1 F..
MONDAY, NOV. IL.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1861-11-12

s&sArE.--Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Stone,
DiH introduced and r,f,rred.-By Mr. ~p.
Icy, incorporating the Johnson Brass B'od
General Com.
report Of CommIie.-By Mr.. Edm"D''
Tor the Judiciary Com MS follows
To the Honorable Senate 49,,
The Judiciary Com. to whom was rtielrsu '.'
report OF Hon. Joseph Poland made to The W.,
ernor, as the financial agent Of the sm'e i"
receive and transmit home soldiers pay a.
with instructions to report by what r'S" "
authority of law, If any, the late Go'cIn" p
pointed The said Po'and' &c, and " w0eno
There is any necessity legal or otherwise 10, W.
continuance of the Office. respectfully rep'ci',
That in the opinion of the Com the late Wv,
ernor had no legal right or authority wnap '.a
to create the office referred to or commsr,
any one to ill it. The powers oil the 'O'S'mii
OF this State are definitely limited and mea'u,''
Ivy the constitution which is, of course 'oe ~.
preme law as well ilr the highest officer ~ y" ",
The humblsst citizen 10 the State. bu' w.
Com. presume that the action OF the la'e h Az
cntive in the aspect alluded to. was not ID A..
degree taken in any spirit Of insn ,ordInsl,,"
the constitution or with the design to rau' Nv.
un Office 10 he established in spite Of tier N'''
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08
FROM SOUTH CAROLINA.

Charleston Hur6or Fairfield, 6c.-Stroug for
tifcations have been erected in and around Charles
ton harbor to resist reintorcements.
The Gov of the State is daily receiving des-
patches from The South, rendering men to defend
South Carolina from any attack
There have been no restrictions on the trans
mission of the Geographic dispatches from this
city The correspondent of the press deemed it
needless to transmit mere rumors, but confined
himself to facts, all of which have been faithfully
chronicled
Strong Notifications have been erected in and
around Charleston harbor, to prevent the rein
forcement of Major Anderson. No attack on him
is premediated.
The authorities are anxiously awaiting the re-
suit of the mission of the commissioners to Wash
ington. The populace are quiet without any off,
cial restraint
Commander Pettigrew, at Castle Pickney, has
received orders that boat will be allowed to ap-
proach the wharf head without permission. If the
orders are violated serious consequences may be
pected The city river front is carefully guarded.
The South Carolina ladies have rendered their
services at the forts Some have prepared bedding
for the volunteers.
A correspondent of the "Courier" advises South
ern merchants to be careful how they ship merchar
disc on long voyages. They should beware of pri-
vateers Preference should be given to British
and French vessels.
Several of the interior banks agree to take their
respective proportion Of tb" State loan of $500 900
Collector Cocock has gwen notice to the mas
tiers of all vessels from orts outside Of South Car
DINA that they must enter and clear.
The Charleston Courier, speaking of Fort Sum-
ter, says: Gail the points from which supplies
can be obtained are rendered inaccessible. There
is a strong guard Of the Charleston Rifemen sta
toned at the Light House on Morris Island,
even if a battery has not been erected there by
this time. as was contemplated. Detachments of
S. Carolina troops in possession of the post at
Fort johnson, while Sullivan's Island and Mount
Pleasant, as we'll as this city, rendered mac
cessible to them for supplies.
CHARLESTON, Jan. 3.--Despatches received in
this city say that General Scott has been ordered
to protect Washington city.
The President has returned the South Carolina
Commissioners letter without reply. Iii reliably
stated that the President considered the Commits
sioners' communication as lnsOlent They started
home this morning.
Georgia has gone by large vote for secession
The SPIKED GUNs-We are happy to state
that most of the cannon that were spiked at Fort
Moutrie, are now in good condition, the metal
pins that the United States officers we're kind
enough to leave in the touch holes, being removed
T Charleston Neacs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08
THE PROSPECT IN NEW YORK,
From the n. Y. World

1t is foregone conclusion with every thinking
man, that the present winter will be unusually
prolific in suffering among the poor. The fnan-
ciaI condition of our country has already caused
the discharge of thousands of operatives from
their daily employment, and there is every pro-
spect that this army of unwilling idlers will be
doubled and trebled before many weeks have
passed Yet they, and their wives, and their lit
tie Ones must live. Must live! Mark the full
work, much less money, food, clothing shelter and
fuel it is fearful thought that, unless smitten by
the hand of DEATH they must live, though only to
undergo the pains of want Poverty breeds crime
and no wonder. Ifwell-to-do folks could only
realize the thousand and temptations that daz-
zle the eyes of ptiabe, impoverished beings easily
goaded into covetousness by their cruel hardshps,
they would be amazed that crime is not more uni
versal among them than is shown by our police re-
cords AS it is, men and women frequently COM
NIT trifing offences for the sole purpose OF being
sentenced to some penal institution, where their
actual necessities will be cared tor
Experience has taught that the majority Of poor
people manage to sustain themselves from hand to
mouth until the middle of January or the first of
February; then they forced to flock to the yar
Gus municipal and religious bureaus for relief. If
therefore, the number OF beggars is already, at this
early day, greater than can be provided for it
may readily be supposed that mid-winter will find
the avenues of charity completely blocked up by
throngs of the sick and furnishing.
As surely as this happens the bread riots of 1857
will be re-enacted. Menacine mobs of unempioy-
ed men and boys will parade the streets, ware
houses may be sacked. and scenes of bloodshed
witnessed, such as have never occurred in the his
tory of our city And to this steadily drift
ing on the current of political and financial trou-
bles. Prompt action can modify, though not pre-
vent, the evils now breeding. A procession of
unemployed men, mostly German piano forte
makers, turned out in the Eighth ward few nights
since, and though small in numbers and orderly
throughout its march, still it is significant of the
course which things will sooner or later take
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08
S. G. CONVENTION

CHARLESTON, Jan. 1.-The Convention passed
lie, the ordinance to define and punish treason.
1t declares, that in addition to what is already de-
clared to be treason by the General Assembly, that
treason against the State shall consist in levying
war against the State, and giving aiG and comfort
to her enemies. The said offence to be punishable
by death without the benefit Of clergy ordinance.
Concerning the judicial powers, it provides that
the judicial power heretofore delegated by this
State, to form part of the judicial power of
the United States, having reverted to South Caro-
lina shall be exercised by such courts as the Gen
elal Assembly shall direct, also, an ordinance con-
corning the powers lately invested in the Congress
of the United States, that all the powers which the
State heretofore delegated to Congress shall be
vested in the General Assembly, except during the
existence Of a Convention; the power of the Gener-
al Assembly not to extend, without the direction
Of the Convention, to duties imports, the post
office, declaration Of war; treaties of confederation
with other States, citizenship and treason.
The convention has appointed Commissioners to
the following slaveholding State-viz: Florida, J..
w. Spratt; Alabama, N. p. Calhoun; Mississippi,
NJ. l.. Bonham; Louisiana, John l.. Manning; Ar
kansas, A. G. Spain. Georgia and Texas were
not mentioned
JANUARY 2.-The Convention have adopted as
amended the report of the committee to recommend
proper measures to be adopted to insure Southern
Confederat \, the appointment of Commissioners
to those States calling conventions to consider
and determine their future political relations
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08

SENATOR BENJAM1N.-Senator Benjamin h,
written letter to the people of Louisiana, givinp
his views in relation to the crisis in a series 81
propositions, from which we give the following:
That the interest of the South, the very instincs
of representation, demands prompt severance
of all connection with government which has
itself become an obstacle to what it was designed
to effect, viz Insuring domestic tranquility, and
promoting general welfare.
That to effect this purpose separate State action
IS uitally necessary. That all attempts at con.
certed action should be reserved for the work Of
reconstructing government. Concert OF action
amongst numerous independent States is the result
of long and patient efforts to reconcile divergent
interests and harmonze conflicting opinions. The
emergency does not admit of this delay, unless the
South is prepared to submit to the degradation Of
seeing Lincoln peacefully inaugurated as its Pres
dent as we'll as that of the North.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08
LINCOLN'S INAUGURATION.

A letter from Washington says.-"The obstruc
tions to Mr. Lincoln's advent into Washington
may be avoided by his taking the oath of office in
New York or Philadelphia, or even in Springfield;
but here a doubt has arisen in the minds of some
astute gentlemen. Suppose the electoral votes
are never counted according to constitutional re-
quirement-that is, in joint convention of both
Houses. This is chimera, for it is expected
that fifteen Southern States will be out of the
federacy by the LIST of February. The votes are
to be counted on the first Monday in that month
Fifteen States out, thirty Senatorial votes gone
and if the Northern Democratic Senators go with
them, such as Gen. Lane of Oregon, Messrs. Gwin
and Latham of California, Douglas of Illinois,
Bright and Fitch of Indiana, Pugh of Ohio, Rice
of Minnesota. and Thompson of New Jersey, there
will be but twenty-seven Senators left, or seven
short of quorum, and you may be assured the
Vice President will never give his consent to have
the votes counted if quorum of the Senate be not
present.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08
ANOTHER PROPOSITION.

Some of the Senators and Representatives from
the frontier States have been in consultation and
approve of the proposition of Mr. Woodson, of Mis-
souri, having for its foundation that, separa-
ton being inevitable, reconstruction of the
Union upon the southern basis is the only solution
of the pending political questions. 1t is recon-
mended that the slaveholding States withdraw,
taking the present constitution, with additional
clauses explanatory of its true intent meaning as
expounded by the decision of the Supreme Court
in the bred Scott case; upon which it is supposed
New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois,
Iowa and New Jersey would unite
The argument is, the remaining States would
necessarily be formed into two distinct confedera-
cies-those OF New England forming one, and the
Pacific States the other-all cooperating under the
present constitution of the UntedStates, with such
notifications as would adapt it to their Irrespective
peculiar social systems and public sentiments, thus
forming league confederacy uniting the differ
ent sections in all the essential powers and purpo
of national defence and international commerce
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08
Gen. Wool on the Crisis.

Troy, Dec. 3l.-The Troy Daily Times this af-
ternoon contains two letters from General Wool,
taking strong ground in favor of the Union, and
in favor of sustaining Anderson in his position at
Fort Sumter, and earnestly urging that firm
ground be adopted TO put down rebellion. He de-
clares that if Fort Sumter be surrendered to the
secessionists, in twenty days 100000 men would
be in readiness to take vengeance on all who
would betray the Union into the hands of It's
enemies.
Gen Wool suggests that the President call upon
him to put down rebellion In the South
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08

THE PECULIARTTIES of the female constitution and
the various trials which the is subjected demand an
occasional recourse TO smuans Ii important bow ever
mat these shall be OF harmless nature and at the same
Hne accomplish the desired end Hosreer's Celebrated
Stomach Bers the very article Its effects in all eases Of
debility are almost magical Ii restores the lone OF the
dlsestVe organs, lnuses fresh vitality the whole system
most auabe OF feminine attractions The Propreors feel
nat!ered from the fact that many OF the prominent
medical gentlemen the Union bestowed
upon the Bter the virtues of which they have frequently
tested and acknowledged There numerous counteres
offered for sale all of which are destitute of mer,t and
positively injurious the system ' N'
Sold by f. Nye Hutchinson, i Co., and by all druggists
Charlotte, n, c. January 1861 49, S@
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08
HON. BURTON CRAIGE.
From the Salisbury Banner.

We give below an extract of private letter
from the Hon. B. Craige to a friend of this place.
who, at our solicitation, permitted us to publish,
which we do with much pleasure:
WASHINGTON, Dec. %.
Dear Sir We are in state of great excite
ment here. If war has commenced, trust to God
we have some men in North Carolina who will
arm themselves and take part in the conflict, if
the State Legislature has failed to meet the crisis
by putting arms in the hands of the people to de-
fend their homes, and their fresdes This Con-
gress will do nothing, fear to avert the horrors
of civil war, but the Republicans are more -eso-
lutte than ever in their determination to put to
the sword I see YOU have a call for a Union
meeting on Saturday-sueh meetings only embold-
en- the Aboltionists They think they have friends
at the South. Every meeting of this kind is her.
aided forth in their Journals as evidence that the
South will submit; and it is these meetings that
have emboldened them and weakened the friends
of the South in the free States.
The House Committee yesterday voted down
Rust's proposition, which was the extension of the
Missouri Compromise line to the Pacific, with pro-
lection to slavery South of it, until the people
met in convention and formed State constitu-
ton.
The Senate Committee are doing no better
Every day confirms in the opinions expressed
in the Southern Address. There is to be a meet
ing of the border free and slave States shall not at
tend, as believe such a meeting will be to weak
en- the Southern movement, and to strengthen the
submissionisus of the South. Things look gloomy
and sad God only knows where it will end, but
I believe if the South stand firm, and do not give
way to craven fears, our rights will be secured,
and respected. If they yield all will be lost,
and we will be at the mercy of Northern Adolf
tionists.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN LoUIsBURG, N. c.
We learn that most disastrous confagration &C.
Cured in Louisburg in this State on last Friday
night, destroying the principal portion of the vii
lage We have not heard of the names Of the
sufferers, but we learn that twenty houses were
destroyed The fire was accidental. We regret
to learn that a very worthy young man (name not
ascertaned) was killed during the conaasration by
the accidental discharge of gun. The gun was
lying on some goods which had been saved from
the fire, and becoming heated by the intense heat,
went off, and the whole load lodged in the body Of
the young referred to-Rateiyh Register
In addition to the above, we copy the follow
ing postscript of letter from a gentleman of
Franklnton to a friend in Greensboro: 81 have
just learned upon reliable authority that nearly
the whole of Louisburg is burnt up; from Mine
trees coach shop clear round to Mrs Shaw's, every
house, both Hotels, Billiards. store, Walkers, &C.
Worst of all, poor Billy Brown, son of Peyton L.
Brown, was killed by the firing off of gun dur
ing the confagration. - Greensboro Patriot.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08
Ten Dollars Reward,

Runaway from the subscriber the 18th of Novem-
Der last, boy named HENRY GRIST. Said boy is
nearly six feet high light muatto, and will weigh
about $50 or ITO pounds He supposed be lurking
abont Charlotte some of the Depots the Railroad.
lie has heretofore passed free negro, and was
sold at the Lincoln Court House for fine and costs at
the October Term, 1860, of said Conrt.
All persons are warned not to habor said boy. will
pay the above reward any person who will arrest
SAID boy and give such information will enable
to get him. ISAAC HOUSER
Lincelnton, Dec 20, 1860. 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08
House and Lots for sale.

At the courthouse in Charlotte, on the 4th Monday
in January, 1861 will sell for cash to the highest bid
der at public auction, the two town Lots, embracing
comfortable Dwelling House ana curtilage, Known in
the plat of the town as lots No. 7I8 and No 72O in
square !00 recently occupied by Ezekiel Elms, decd
and in possession of his family. The sale will be
made under decree of the Court of Equity of Neck
lenburg county, to satisfy judgments in favor of
Kerr and Graham, Harris administrator of Joshua
Hendrix, and Others obtained in the County Court Of
said county against the said Ezekiel Ems, decd.
A G. WILLIAMSON, C. N. E.
Charlotte Dec IS, 1860. St
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08
WANTED.

Every body to know that J. TROTTER is at his Old
Stand, opposite the JAIL and is prepared repair
paint and re-trim Bugges and Carriages in the best
manner. He can put Buggies the neatest and best
Tops Of any workman in the county. Some new work
will also be made.
He respectfully informs the public that he make
Buggy that will ride man into Office Tor at least
ry him about while seeking the public stalls) any
where else. Richard the Third offered his Kingdom
for horse but if he had known Trotter he would also
have wanted Buggy, such he Joshua Trotter, can
make or repair. SO give him call.
Jan l. 1861. 3m J. TROTTER.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08

MRS. WlNSLOW, experienced nurse and female
ply has Soothing Syrup Tor children teehing
greatly facilitates the process Of teetng bv softeninp the
gums reduc cling all nfamaon-wi allay all pam and is
sure to regulate the bowels Depend upon it, moshers. it
VIII give rest to yourselves and relief and health to yorr
infants Perechy safe in all cases. See advertisement in
another COLUMN. ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08

A company of one hundred and twenty-five, at
Brooklyn, N. Y, calling themselves "sons of the
South" are fully equipped, and have rendered
their services to South Carolina as Minute Men;
and offers are abundant The regiment of Texas
Rangers, under Gen. Greer, consists of Loco men,
armed, equipped and mounted, and are ready to re-
port at any point.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08
DIR. WISTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD CHERRY
VIRGINIA TESTIMONY.
Certificates from Mr. Norborne Norton of the Examiner


Certificates from Mr. Norbome Norton of the Examiner
Office, Rlchmond
RICHMOND Va, Feb %, 1860
Messrs S. w. FowLE Co., Boston -Genemen Il
with pleasure testify the great merit of your invaluable
lung medicine, DR.. WISTAR'S BALSAM OF WILD
CHERRY, which is likewise highly valued by nany of
esteemed citizens, who have tested its virtues by trial.
first made OF this Basam some three wears since
of physicians and my JOY. experienced such gratifying
reIet as to inc luce me persevere in always Keep
by me, and ever lind 1t to be unaimg in its effecs No
medicine that have ever used has such speedy relief
Yours truly NORBCRNE, NORTON
Is remarkable and never failing remedy consump,ve
symptoms when taken in season-Fag of Our Union
Sold by Nye Hutchinson & Co.. and by all duepists
Charlotte, n. c. January 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08

6s nn PER WEEK, CLEAR OF ALL Eek
sD H. wv PENSES!! made by using the NEW
PATENT WE'LL BORE.YG .W.aCHE.E.E.
Operated by men finish Well so feet deep in
one day. Parties who have bought the Right to
this valuable Machine in this State, South Carolina
and Georgia, making from So to 500 per week.
clear Of all expenses The Right for few of the best
counties in the State for sale cheap.
For further particulars enclose stamp to
CHAS. F. HARRIS,
Jan. l. 1861 1t Box 49, Concord, N C.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08

CoTToN REcEIPTs-1 800, 485 bales, against
2,l1S,S22 last year, Decrease 1888 balls.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08
Notice..

Notice..
From and after this day Qst of January, 1861 we
VIII be pleased to sell old friends and customers,
and the rest of mankind, for
cash, and cash only,
any article in line of business that may have
hand. Any person sending coming for Goods after
this date, without money, will please if, in
stead of filling their order furnish them with
copy OF this advertisement, determined not to
sell single article credit
n2A- And those indebted to requested to call
and pay, as want the money
OATES & WILLIAMS.
January l, 1861 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08

We give below an extract of private letter
from the Hon. B. Craige to friend of this place,
who at our solicitation, permitted us to publish,
which we do with much pleasure: