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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
FACTORY FOR SALE.

The undersigned propose to SELL at a low price and
upon liberal credit, their COTTON FACTORY, locat-
ed on the South Fork of the Catawba River. The
chnery is comparatively new and liz good order for
work. The water power is good and the buildings
ample and good FIGURING MILL attached.
The principal machinery consists of 1900 srindles
cards, 26 looms, and all the machipery work the
same. J. l. E. B. STOWE,
Oct s, 1851 I'm. Stowesye, N. C.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

PoRK.-In this section holders are asking from
eight to ten cents gross for hogs. We advise our
people to keep bands off Let spectators eat
their own hogs. The truth is, we have all been
eating too much hog meat for years past. The
general health would be better if more ricc sugar
and molasses we're consumed aud less meat. But
it is hard to shake off old habits. Our people
have been accustomed to "swimmng in grease,
and they would think they will be ruined if the
supply is cut off. All nonsense. Twelve months
ago, if man had proposed that the community
abandon the use of coffee, he would have been
voted insane; and yet coffee is "nowherc" to-day.
Not family in fifty drink drop Are they
worse off? We fancy not. Let US all become
Jews, and abominate swine, until the war is over,
or the spectators all hanged. .-AshcriUe Ners
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

1t is stated that portion of the citizens of
Louisville, KY, observed the late Fast Day ap-
pointed by President Davis, although the city is
under the control OF the Lincolntes. The hearts
Of majority OF the people Of Kentucky are with
the South.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

SALE OF HoRsEs.-Some twenty horses be-
longing to the State were sold here last week by
l. B Sawyer, Esq, at public cutlery They brought
an average of about S65 We think the prices
very good indeed, considering the condition the
horses were in. They cost originally, tod
something like one hundred dollars apiece.-Ashe-
piLle NeaCs
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

Missouri makes the twelfth State of the South
ern Confederaey. She is entitled to thirteen
members in the House Of Representatives.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

MARRIED WoMEN.-Bya vote of twenty seven
ayes to thirteen nays the Georgia Senate has
passed bill securing to married women all the
property they owned at the time of marriage, free
from the oebts or contrsl Of their husbands,
except in relation to the profits.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
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take pleasure in informing my friends and patrons
of this town and neghboood that Ihave returned to
Charlotte and resumed my former business.
In consideration of the existing pressure of the times
| shall limit my terms of tuition lin town) on the
Piano to $50 for the full Session of 40 weeks or 5
for the half Session of 20 weeks
have a fine stock of sheet music hand and will
attend punctually all orders in that line as also to
Tuning, Repairing and Sale of Pianos
Address orders through the post-office.
CHARLES O. PAPE.
Wanted to purchase, secondhand Piano.
Oct s, 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

Mr.. Emerson, in one of his lectures, observed
that in New England man might one day be a
tavern keeper and the next judge. "a very
natural transition" whispered wag, "from the
bar to the bench"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

CHARLOTTE, n. C.,
Would inform the public generally and the citizens of
Necklenburg particularly, that he has resumed the
Practice OF DENTISTRY and may be found ut his old
stand. lie is prepared set Artificial Teeth on Gold
Silver, Vulcanite the Cheopiastc process, as
patients may desire, and fill Teeth with Gold, Tin,
ANA gam OS Artificial.
He is also prepared to perform any operation belong
ing Dentistry and need say that he will he pleas
you may take that for granted.
February ;, 1861
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

THE CARGO OF THE FINeAL.-The Richmond
Examiner vouches for the following being cor.
rect statement of the cargo of the Fingal:
1900 Enfield rifles, IL 900 of which are for
Confederacy, and 1000 for Louisiana; 100000
cartridges; 10000 pounds of powder; 24-pound-
er rifed cannon; quantity of sabres and n few
pistols; lot of shoes and blankets.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

REMEDY FOR THE BITE OF MAD DoGs.--A
Saxon forester, named Gastell, now OF the venera-
BILE age of 82, unwilling to take to the grave with
him secret of so much importance, has made
public in the Leipsic Journal the means which he
has used for fifty years, and wherewith he afirms
he has rescued many human beings and cattle
from the fearful death Of hydrophobia. Take inn
mediateIy warm vinegar or tepid water; wash. the
wound clean Herewith, and then dry it; then pour
upon the wound few drops Of hydrochloric acid,
because mineral acids destroy the poison of the
saliva, By which means the latter 10 nsutralizsd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

THE Wool OF TExAs-The following is from
the Houston Telegraph:
"The wool crop of Texas is near two million of
pounds, and the production of the Confederate
States is estimated by wool buyers at not over
100000 of pounds, while the consumption of
factories in the States will not reach that amount
by three-quarters of million of pounds. There
is now unsold in Texas million of pounds
of wool, and the next clip is only four months off,
which will give at low estimate 100000 of
pounds for market. The error is in relying on
the report of 1860 for the number of sheep,
when it is well known, not half the census TAX
ers attend to their duty in anything like reliable
manner. When correct census of the sheep in
this State shall be taken, it will be found that
they never numbered much less than 100000
since the 18th of January, 1861, and that the
next years clip will be taken from over a million.
We state these facts that wool holders may SEQ
it is for their interest to sell while the present
good prices prevail. The chances are against
much of a rise in the price for the present"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
MARRIAGES.

From a table compiled by the Auditor of State,
exhibiting the ages at marriage between persons
marrying for the first time, and the number of
each in the several districts of the State learn
that by calculating from intermediate periods, that
if female is twenty years OF age and IS unmar-
ried, more than one quarter OF her probabilities
of even her ever becoming married gone; If
she passes the age of twenty-five, maiden, more
than three-quarters of her probabilities are lost;
and if she passes to thirty years unmarried, seven
eights of her chances of ever becoming wife are
past; at thirty five years of age and still urmar-
ried she has only about three chances in hun
dred left, and these are rapidly becoming less.
The tables of course vary as to males. In re-
spect to them it will be perceived that 1T he is
twenty and is unmarried, one in forty of his pro-
liabilities of ever becoming married gone; if he
passes the age of twenty-five unmarried, one half
his probabilities lost, and if he passes to thirty
years of age, he has fifteen in every hundred of
his chances remaining; at thirty-fve years of age
and still unmarried he has only two chances in
every hundred left.
IN this State the number of marriages 10 1859
was 7O4S-embracing 4,038 persons passing this
interesting event in life for the calendar year.
In 1860 there were 1886 marriages, or one in
every l42 of the free white inhabitants. Of this
number 39l9 were males, and 6497 were females,
marrying for the first time
From 1889 to 1913 there was in England an
annual average of one marriage in every l3O Of
population; in France and Austria, in l23,
and in Prussia, one in ITO. In Massachusetts,,
the average annual marriages for the years 1850,
1851, and 1852, in 106; in Kentucky, in
1858, 1854, and 1855, one in l43; and in South
Carolina, in 1856, one in every l74 of the white
population.
The returns of marriages show that in the North
western districts of tho State the youngest female
who married was twelve years old, aud the young
est male was fourteen. No female married in any
of the other districts under thirteen years of age,
and no male under sixteen years of age.-Rich-
n.oad Examiner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
NEW GOODS.

EOOPMANN PHELPS have received a handsome
assortment of SPRING GOODS. consisting in part of
DRESS GOODS, BONNETS, &C.,
10 which they invite particular attention.
April %, 1864
HEADQUARTERS NORTH CAROLINA TROoPs !
Adjutant Generals Office, Raleigh, Oct. Is, 1861.
General Order No. 30.
All companies hereafter accepted by the Governor
will remain at home, without pay, until called upon
for active service when reasonable time will be al
lowed them for reaching their appointed place of
devious. This order is necessary account of the
limited quantity of clothing and camp equippage
On hand and enable the Governor have these
plies ready for the of the troops.
BY order of the comma der n-chief.
J, G. MARTIN,
Oct %. 81 Adjutant General
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uardware!! Hardware |!
A, A. n. NJ. TAYLOR

It'd ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the pub
Ia lie generally that he has added to his extensive
stock of Stoves and Tin Ware, large and complete
stock of Hardware, consisting in part follows:
Carpenters Tools.
Circular, MILL crosscut, hand, ripper, pannel, prun-
ing, grating, lennon, back compass, webb, and butch
er SAWS; Braces and bits, Draw Knives, Chissels.
Augers Gimets, Hammers Hatchets, and Axes; Brick
plastering and pointing Trowels Sawsetters, Screw
plates, Stocks and dies, Planes of all kinds Spoke
shaves Steebade bevel and try Squares; Spirit Levels
Pocket Levels, Spirit level Walls, Boring machines
Gougers, and in fact everything mechanic wants, in
great variety and at very low prices, at TAYLORS
Hardware Store and Tinware Depot, opposite the Man
sion House. Charlotte n c.
May 30, 1860. If
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EH I lid ES.

have now hand and constantly receiving
large quantities of Hides, which will exchange for
Leather.
S. NJ. HOWELL,
October s, l861 6t-pd Charlotte, n c.
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The subscriber is prepared to purchase the new
crop of Wheat at the highest market price. Farmers
will find it their advantage to call at the CHAR
LOTTE STEAM MILLS before selling.
Jan'y /, 1861 If JNO. WILKES.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

eag- The Chicago Qllinois) Tribune gives the
following exhibit of the cost of exporting Indian
oo., 60 E,-ooo.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

BUTTER BJTTER.!
The highest cash market prices will be paid for
Butter. Eggs, Poultry, &C. PALMER'S
Sept "a, 1861 Variety Store.
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following exhibit of the cost of exporting Indian
corn to Europe: aa
One bushel of costs at Bloomington, Ill. Zoe.
Freight to Chicago, l0c.
Storage, &c.
Lake freight to Buffalo, 22c.
Elevating at Buffalo, &c.
Canal freight to New York, Size.
Transfer in New York, a lie.
Insurance from Chicago to Liverpool, 20.
Ocean freight, 23c.
Cost of one bushel of corn at Liverpool SOC.
The ten cents per bushel paid for corn at Bloom
ington will not give the grower more than day
wages for harvesting, shclling, and drawing it ten
miles Illinois roads to market, leaving the
use ofland, seed tillage, &c, dead loss. Yet the
factory hands of British Manchester, Sheffield,
&C., will pay at least 81 per bushel for that corn,
though it reaches them swollen, soured, and
musty from the effects of its long transit by water
The national Republican., 1861-02-16
Georgetown Correspondence.

GEogGETowS. Fsb. Is, 1861.
The meeting Of the precinct delegates last
evening, held for the purpose of nominating q
Common Council ticket, TO be run with Mr.. r.
T. Dodge, as Mayor, was not as harmonious in
their deliberations as they might have been.
They nominated tho following gentlemen, viz {:
James b. Goddard, r. W. Jones, j. N. Fear
son, Charles Slemmer, James J. Barret, Sam.
uel Cropley, !. Thomas Davis, VIM. H. Cooley,
Esaa Pickrell, George Hill, jun, and David
English, Esqs., eleven in all, after hot dispu.
tation, which led to the secession of some nine
Of the delegates. The remainder Of the dele
gates completed the nominations.
There will be call for meeting of the sew.
eral precincts tomorrow evening, TO nominate
q Council on the R. r. Crawford ticket, Mr..
his name as q candidate.
Thus, we have in our own municipality, an
epitome over again Of the late Presidential
election, our little Douglas to be broken down by
our Southern Breckenridge, and both together to
be broken down by the veteran and tried func.
tionary, Mr.. H. Addison, yet have no doubt
that the latter would carry the field against any
single candidate that can be brought out against
him.
The water has been let out from our canal
for several days past, for the purpose Of prepar.
ing it for the spring trade; hands are now
busily engaged in putting its matters 10 rights,
and II will be some days before it will be again
ready for navigation.
Company A, Anderson Rifles, some eighty
men in number, Captain G. II. Rodier com.
mandng, turned out last evening, and marched
over to your city. There they we're invited
to the armory Of the Henderson Guard, where
they were entertained with soldierly hospital.
ity by their brother soldiers.
The national Republican., 1861-02-16
Chartered by Congress.

VNHE MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CON-
II PANY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
offers to the Property Owners of the District the
cheapest and as safe means of Insurance against
Loss by Fire. as any other Company, as will ap-
dear by an examination of its principles.
The fact that all Of the Insurance Companies
Of the District are declaring large dividends to
their stockholders, at once shows the great
profit on their premiums and the consequent
saving to persons insuring with this Company
ULYSSES WARD, President.
CHARLES WILSON, Secretary
MATHEW G. EMERY, Treasurer.
NANAG1Rs
ULYSSES WARD, JOHN VAN RISWICK,
JOHN DICKSON, MATHEW G. EMERY,
T. J. MAGRUDER, J. O. McKELDEN,
CHARLES WILSON.
Office adjoining (uorth) the Bank of Wash
ington. nov 26
The national Republican., 1861-02-16
GAS FIXTURES!
THE BEST ASSORTMENT EVER OFFERED

IN THIS CITY
T>HOSE who desire TO select from new patterns,
L with the advantage Of reduction in prices,
will call early and examine.
We would also call the attention Of persons
about introducing gas into their dwellings to our
increased facilities, and consequent low prices,
for this branch of our trade.
Inviting all who desire their work done
promptly, and free from gas leakages, to call at
269 Pennsylvania avenue, between Tenth and
Eleventh streets, south side.
nov 26 J.W THOMPSON h co.
The national Republican., 1861-02-16
GERMANlA HOTEL.

JOSEPH GERHARDTS, Germania Hotel and
y Restaurant, No. a46 9 street, between Four
snd-a. half and Sixth streets.
Refreshments OF all kinds. Also, the finest
Oysters, in every style; French, Hungarian,
Rhein, and Moselle Wines, Champagne, Boil
linger, Mumm, and Heidsicki with the best Of
other Liquors. nov 80
The national Republican., 1861-02-16
Southern Congress.

Montgomery, Feb. l5.-The Congress to day
appointed a committee of six members to make
suitable arrangements for the reception and
Inauguration Of President Davis. The inau-
guration is to take place on Monday next, at |
o'clock. The Chair stated that he had received
a communication relative to the purchase Of
vessels for the Provisional Government. 1t
was referred.
Mr.. Fearn presented letter about new
The national Republican., 1861-02-16
New York Markets.

NeU York, Feb l5.-Cotton dull-upland
middlings, ll4 cents. Flour is frm-State IS
@ $50; Ohio, $5.45 @ $500; Southern,
$3.50 @ 1856. Wheat is frm-red Western,
$L27 (G $l.3l!; white, $l.44. Corn is firm
Southern yellow, 65 @ 67 cents. Whisky is
firm at 1T cents. Sugar steady-Orleans, st
(9 st cents. Coffee steady at lla q l3 cents.
Spirits Of turpentine firm at 35A q SO cents.
Rosin steady at SLIPS.
The national Republican., 1861-02-16
TTNHE ROYAL TURKISH TOWELS.
l. Bathing Sponges, Velvet Sponges, Bath

Gloves.
Brown Windsor Soap, Honey Soaps.
Lubin's Soaps and Extracts.
Genuine German Cologne, all sizes, wick
ers and plain bottles.
Bazins Soaps and Extracts.
Phalon's Soaps and Extracts.
Pomades of all kinds.
Hair Tonics, &c.
With full assortment of new Perfumery.
Hair Brushes, Combs, Tooth Brushes.
Fresh Medicines, Pure Chemicals, &c.
Just received ut GILMAN'S
New Drug Store, $50 Penn. Av.
Congress, Empire, Saratoga, Bedford, Blue
Lick, and White Sulphur Waters, always on
hand, as above. dec 3
The national Republican., 1861-02-16

projectile, approved by scientific and military
men, which was referred.
An official copy Of the Texas secession or.
dnance was presented, with the credentials Of
the deputies, only one Of whom had arrived. 7
Objection was made TO his reception, on the
ground that the Texas ordinance had not yet
been ratified
The delegate present, Mr.. Gregg, was invited
to seat in the Congress. .-.N x.
The papers were referred, whom there was
secret session, during which resolution was
from an act continuing In Office the officers
connected with the collection Of customs ct the
time Of the adoption Of the constitution of the
Confederate States, with the salaries and powers
as heretofore provided the compensation not
to exceed 5000. The collectors are required,
within two weeks, to execute the same bonds
as heretofore, and the subordinates TO give
bond. One week after, the collectors are re.
quired TO take the oath to discharge their
duties and support the constitution Of the Pro.
visional Government.
Its Secretary Of the Treasury has been in.
structed to report plan, TO 20 into effect on
the first of April, diminishing the expenses of
collecting the revenue at each custom house ct
least fifty per cent.
Virginia Convention.
Richmond, FEB. l5.-The Southern Comms.
sioners were invited to address the Convention
on Monday. '..' .s
Mr.. Conrad introduced resolution, which
was adopted, to appoint committee, to whom
shall be referred all Federal matters.
Mr.. Wilson introduced resolution, that the
Virginia Commissioners to the Peace Confer.
ence be requested to report whether, in their
opinion, any result acceptable to Virginia may
be expected from the deliberations of that body.
Mr. Clemens objected, and therefore the res.
olution lies over.
Wyatt NJ Elliot one Of the proprietors Of the
Richmond Wing, was elected Printer, without
opposition.
Mr.. Wise brought to the notice of the Con-
vention Mr. Stewards resolution, offered in the
Senate, relative to rash and illadvised persons
contemplating the invasion of Washington.
He vindicated himself from such motive, and
called upon Mr.. Stewart to explain his resolu
ton.
Mr.. Stewart disclaimed the remotest refer.
ence to Mr.: Wise in the resolution. .
Mr.. Wise then read letter from two citizens
Of Staunton, detailing conversation with Mr..
Stewart, who had assured them that one of the
| objects contemplated in Convention was to re.
move Governor Letcher, and put Mr.. Wise in
his place, and that Wise was aware Of it.
Mr.. Stewart replied that he had only men.
toned it as commonplace rumor, attaching
no importance to it.
! Mr.. Wise emphatically denied any knowledge
Of such an extraordinary project, until he re-
ceived the letter. In closing his speech, Mr..
Wise said: IL the Commonwealth ever submits
to Black Republican rule, he would turn from
her, and beg some sister Commonwealth to
come and save the mother.
There was great applause in the galleries. A
proposition to clear them was made, but with.
drawn.
The Convention adjourned.
The national Republican., 1861-02-16
Troops for Fort Pickens,

Nero FORK, FEB. l5.-The Journal Of Com
merce says that the steamer Daniel Webster
left this post to day, with one hundred and
fifty troops for Fort Pickens.
The national Republican., 1861-02-16
Mr.. Lincoln's Pittsburg Speech.

4
PittsJurg, Feb. Is. Before starting for
Cleveland this morning, Mr.. Lincoln made On
address.
He alluded to the political condition of the
country, and said it had been expected he
should say something on this subject; but if
this were done it would require an elaborate
discussion, and more time than he now had at
his own disposal and perhaps he might un.
necessarily commit himself upon matters not
yet fully developed. The condition of the
country is extraordinary, and fills the mind of
every patriot with anxiety and solicitude. My
intention is to give the subject consideration
before speaking on it definitely, so that when
speak, shall be as nearly right as possible.
When speak hope shall say nothing to
dsappoint the people generally.
Notwithstanding the troubles in the South,
there is no crisis except an artificial one. There
is nothing to justify their course. There is no
crisis excepting one, such as could be gotten
up any time by turbulent people, aided by de.
signing politicians. My advice is, ".keep cool "
II the people will keep their temper on both
sides of the line, the trouble will come to an
end, and this great nation continue as prosper.
GUS as heretofore.
Abiding to the tariff, he said: "Tho Chica.
go platform contains plank which l think
should be regarded as law by the incoming Ad.
ministration. 1t is a platform on that and
other subjects, and should not be varied from.
1t is what the people understood when giving
their votes"
The national Republican., 1861-02-16
Arms for Fort Monroe, etc.

Norfolk, Feb. l5.-The bay steamer has
brought to Fort Monroe FIVE large cases Of mus.
kets, manufactured at Harper's Ferry.
The surveying, schooner Crawford is prepar
ing for sea.
The national Republican., 1861-02-16

FURNISHED ROOMS to let, with or without
l. board. Terms moderate. Apply at No. 4O6
Eighth street, between G and H streets.
dec 20-lm
The national Republican., 1861-02-16
Massachusetts, Clear Mess Pork
For sole low by
BROWNING l. HEATING,
1853 Penn. avenue, near Sixth street.
BOARDING,

BOARDING,
By the Day, Week, or Month, eiM or WithOu
Rooms.
M RS. N. A. MILLS, having taken and fitted
lVl up, in handsome style, that large and
pleasant house, No. 504 Pennsylvania avenue,
third door east Of Third street, between the st.
Charles Hotel and Adamss Express Office, near
the Capitol and railroad depot, 10 now prepared
to accommodate Transient or Permanent Guests
with pleasant rooms, With or without Board.
nov 26
The national Republican., 1861-02-16

FOR RENT,
A THREE-story Brick House, containing eight
n rooms in good order, with gas fixtures COM
plete, on H street, between Fourth and Fifth.
Also, a two.story brick COTTAGE, with large
yard attached, corner of r street north and Four
teenth street east. To punctual and reliable
snants the terms will be moderate Apply at
E6 Twelfth street, between G and H.
dSt 19-H
The national Republican., 1861-02-16
8. ST Elm n E TZ,
642 Seventh sfreet.

o41 SeVenh sfreef,
X EEPS on hand o good assortment of the
IA above articles, which he sells at 40 rea-
sonable prices-hard-tims prices-as any other
establishment in the city. feb l5-2w