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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08
oUARTERMASTER'S OFFICE, !

Any person persons who may be DESTROYS Of
taking contracts for making Clothes for the Army OF
North Carolina, can obtain terms, &C, application
at this office Goods will be issued any responsible
parties, in quantities sufficient to clohe single Conn
panes-whch be made up in their own neighbour
hoods and the money will be paid to the parties
ceivng the Goods on the return of the manufactured
articles Parties may furnish the Cloth, which will be
paid for by the State. J. DEVEREUX, A. Q. NJ.
October e
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08
PROCLAMATION

BY HIS EXCELLENCY, HENRY T. CLARK, Gov
ERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Raleigh, Oct. Sd 1861.
In pursuance of the power given me by the 10Th
section of the Constitution, and by and with the adj
vice of the Council of State, do hereby prohibit the
expectation beyond the limits of this State, of all
bacon pork, beef leather mems Shoes wooden goods
Jeans indseys and bankets-except through the orders
of the proper officers of the Confederate Government
of the State Government.
The order of the 18th ult. is hereby revoked The
Adjutant General is directed employ all necessary
means to carry into full effect this order
Done at the city of Raleigh this Bird day of October,
A. d., 1861. HENRY L. CLARK,
Gets 1T Governor Ex-oficio.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08

The NEXT BATTLE-The New York Herald thinks
that great battle is at hand the Pc omac-
100000 troops each side says the Herald" which
will be greater than that of Waterloo and will prob.
bly, be decisive against the party which loses it." The
Herald is misaken-f the Southern party to lose
a battle on the Potomac, it would not be decisive
against our cause or stop the But the Herald
says:
The mighty results depending it will involve
the destiny of this continent and perhaps of modern
civilization. If there should be partial defeat of the
Federal army, let the abolition leaders who
the rebellion and the war-Phillips, Garrison, Greeley
Beecher, Cheever Tappan Joy, and their associates
look out for another country, this will be
hold them. If there should be total defeat of the
Federal army, together with the capture of Washing
tom let the antsavery demagogues, who for the last
thirty years have been stirring up the embers of strife
which resulted in the Southern revolt look fast
as they for asylum beyond the limits of the
American continent, for this is the only way in which
they can consult the safety of their impered necks
Speaking of a review of the Northern army Wash
ington recently, the Herald says there were 1000
horsemen and eight batteries of artillery in line and
that Prince de Joinvil'e and other distinguished
foreigners said they had a better finer
body of troops even in Europe
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08
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take pleasure in informing my friends and patrons
of this and neghborhood that have returned to
Charlotte and resumed my former business.
In consideration of the existing pressure of the times
shall limit my terms Of tuition Tin town) on the
Piano to $50 for the full Session of 40 weeks
for the half Session Of 20 weeks.
have fine stock of sheet music hand and will
attend punctuay all orders in that line also
Tuning, Repairing and Sale of Pianos.
Address orders through the post-ofice.
CHARLES O. PAPE.
Wanted to purchase, secondhand Piano.
Oct 8, 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08
Charlotte Market, Ocr. 7, 1851.

ChIFIOIIt WdFkeI, OCT. 7, IoUI'
Bacon is in demand at 20 to FL cents. Supply limit
ed.
Flour, heretofore-S2 % and So 35 per
sack Wheat IS and %. Corn SIS to 20. Oats 80 to
35 Rye So to 90. n. G. Whiskey 65 to 70 cents per
gallon.
Cotton, during the fore-part of the week, sold at
to 81, but towards the close declined to y and 8.
Eggs, butter, chickens and fresh meats in demand.
Sweet potatoes so and GO cents
Salt So so per sack; Bagging 25 to 81; Rope 20 TO
223 Molasses 60 to 49, Sugar IA to 25; Nackere 3,
and s. per kit according to No.
COLUMBIA, Oct 5.-During the week 81 bales cot
ton were sold at u extremes Flour 50 to So IS /,
Corn 80 to 95; Peas 81 to 80; Oats 50 Rye 81 %.
CHARLESTON, Oct. Cotton 81 for home manu-
facturers Wheat 81 IL to 81 20; Oats IS; Bacon &c
to %: Coffee 40 to 45i Salt 81 SO per sack.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08
DUES WANTED.

The Book Accounts of J. A. FOX, and also those OF
J. NJ HOWE contracted in the Foundry business, are
in nv hands for settlement and collection. No one
else has authority in the latter Those interested
will wisely to heed this notice before the 10th OF
October proximo.
4. C. WILLIAMSON,
Sent II, 1851 Attorney.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08
THE MAGISTRATES of Mecklen-

burg county requested to the Court House
in Charlotte Tuesday of County Court, being the
oath day of October. full attendance is necessary
important business in regard to the Soldiers Relief
Fund is to be transacted. WM. MAXWELL,
Oct 8, 1861 st Chairman
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08

THE NORTHERN ARMY.-In an editorial on the position
of affairs the Potomac, the New York Times says
that Mcclellan has army of $50, 900 troops in the
finest condition and spirits, amply provided for rapid
pursuit. 1t also throws out the following warning:
We shall soon be in the of Virginia. East Ten
nessee, as well upon the Abemare and Pamco
Sounds, and cut off the great line of communication
that State, as well that through North Carolina,
which is already seriously threatened"
The Yankees have been thoroughly convinced that
they never reach Richmond by Manassas or York
town, and it may be they will attempt land army
the coast and march inland. The whole energies of
the people of North and South Carolina Georgia and
Louisiana, should be concentrated the coast, and
the hirelings met and driven back if they attempt
landing
1t is said that wheat is better substitute for Coffee
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08

CASDIDArEs.-Thos. S. Ashe, Esq, of Arson county,
is announced rs candidate for Congress in the 18th
District. There four candidates in the 18th
District.
The name of T. D. Mcdowell, of Bladen is men
toned a candidate in the 4th District.
) Gather and l. q Sharpe, heretofore announced
ss candidates in the ninth District have both with
drawn, and agreed submit the decision of Con-
yenton be held at WilkesbU-o on the 22d of Oct.
convention in the third District in which the coun-
ties of Dupn, OnsIow, Sampson, Johnston and Wayne
represented, assembled in GodsbOro last week,
and nominated Owen Kenan, of Dupln, for Congress-
and Humphrey of Onsow as EIector.
Josiah Turner, Esq, ofOrange, is a candidate in the
9th District
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08

By We learn that Gen. D. H. Hill has been assigned
to the command of the Northern of North Carroll
Ma, and has entered upon his duties. We hope the
General will Immediately inaugurate plan for re-
capturing Eatteras.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08

THE n. c. CAVALRY REGIMEST.-This Regiment
which has been in camp at Ridgeway, near Warrenton
for some time past, will leave for Virginia this week
1t is said to be of the finest bodies of horsemen
in the State; in fact we heard old army
officer say that it fine regiment he had ever
seen anywhere. 1t is commanded by R. Ransom, Col;
C. L. Baker, 1t. Col J. B. Gordon, Major. Mecklen-
burg and Cabarrus have company each in the Regi
ment under Captains Miller and r. Barringer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08

ELECTORAL TICKET-A communication in the Rail
eigh Register proposes the following the Electoral
Ticket for North Carolina
For the State at arge-Hon Reid and John Pool.
For the Districtsst, Lewis Thompson of BERTHE; I'd
Council Wooten of Lenoir; Sd, Owen Kenan of Dup
lin; 4th, Shepherd of Cumberland 5th w w Ho-
den of Wake; 9th w Cunningham of Person; 18th, 7
Ashe of Sampson 6th, John Walker of Mecklenburg:
9th, Tod Caldwell of Burke; 10th, George Chandler
of Buncombe.
We would raise objection to the above ticket if all
parties would agree to it, for very little who
the men they pledged to vote for Davis and
Stephens, and for resisting Lincolns government
the death if necessary southern Independence
but the ticket does not the appreciation
of all The Greensboro Patriot suggests the names of
Graham and Bragg for the State at large, and G
Foster of Randolph for the 18th District. We prefer
Pool and Reid The Patriot says that Mr. Foster
nominated by prominent gentlemen of the 18th district
Randolph AS the time is Short the ticket will
have to be formed by common consent. 1t is time
arranged.
Hon. J. W. Osborne is announced in the Raleigh
Journal q candidate for EIector for the State at
large.
a friend suggests that the Editors of the State
in Raleigh and make up ticket: but suppose those
who ambitious for place the ticket would
agree that.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08

The Winston Sentinel speaking of the general cleo
ton which is close at hand for Congressman and Pres
dental Electors says:
'The times and condition of the country require the
services of our best and ablest men, who could and
ought to be selected without stirring up old party
jealousies, dividing the unanimous sentiment
which prevails in the State"
We agree with the Sentinel exactly. The best men
ought to be selected for Congress.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08

In this vicinity, the LIST instant Mrs Margaret Ice
hover wife of Martin Icehower, aged SO years.
In Salem, on the 10th ult, Miss Iette E. Shober,
aged 81 years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08

"ON Observation-Disclosures of the Southern
papers ke the Northern papers which urged the Grand
Army son to Rchmond") urging that the Confed-
crate army shall move to Washington The Rich
mond Examiner and Charleston Mercury are terribly
exercised at what they pleased to term the
tivy of army, and they discussing the point
who is to blame for not being in Washington to-day.
They say the Generals to blame because Pres
dent Davis is commander of the army, and the
Charleston Mercury says
awe affirm, from information which credit, that
the Generals utterly opposed to the Inactive defen
sve policy, President Davis has commanded them to
pursue. We further affirm, that have information,
which believe be true, that General Beauregard
has again applied within few days to President Davis
for leave advance the enemy and that it has been
persmtoriy refused We go further still, have not a
doubt but that Congress, almost to man, is opposed
this policy. Our readers will remember the denun-
Citations of this policy by Mr. Harris, of Mississippi
a meeting of the Mississippi Delegation during the
sitting of Congress, in Richmond. We go further still
We have good reason to believe that not officer,
(perhaps not man, in the army the Potomac, ap
proves of it. In fact excepting President Davis and
few who very naturally always think he does-in
Richmond, and out of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS the
there is universal unanimous condemnation of the
inactivity of the Army the Potomac from the day
the battle of Manassas fought to this day"
Those Editors who much dissatisfied about the
management of the army, ought to take the field them
selves and them probably they would be willing to let
military manage military matters while they might
gain some experience about the difficulties of moving
to WASHINGTON"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08

"PILING 1T oN."-The Adjutant General of North
Carolina ought to be very strong man, for the Legs
lature has loaded him with offices that he will GER
tainly have to exert himself break down. Accord
ing to the new Militia Bill, the Adjutant General is
made Major General, COMMANDMENTS Chief Inspector
General, Quartermaster General Commssary General,
Paymaster General, and Chief of Ordnance No doubt
Col Martin is very competent military man, but if
he discharges the duties of all these offices properly
he will certainly be deserving of praise We suppose
those who framed the law had economy in view, but
will it prove economical to bestow many offices
man? VIII he not require several assistants; and
if so, would it not have been better divide the
sponsibility of directing and experimenting? In time
of peace, could manage the whole concern
very WELL but in time of he will have his hands
full. But we not grumbling-we merely intended
to call attention to the beraty Of Legislature in
'png it on" Col Martin, very clever, amable gem
tleman.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08
GRAND INSTRUMENTAL AND VOCAL
cert

At Treloar's Hall, Tuesday evening, Oct. 8.
The entertainment will consist of various pieces by
the entire company nerspersed with Solos, Duets,
and Quartettes, under direction of Prof r. F. HUNT,
of the Charlotte Female Seminary assisted by several
distinguished amateur performers of this place. The
ANVIL CHORUS with anvil accompaniment, will
be performed by the whole company.
Doors open at o'clock concert to commence pre-
csely at O'Clock. Admission FIFTY cents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08
DIR. GREEN w. CALDWELL

Has resumed the Practice of Medicine in association
with Dr. P c. Caldwell. He may be found at the Office
lately occupied by Owens, Esq, at the residence
of Mr. Ovens
October /, 1861, At
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08

IMPORTANT PRoCLAMArIoN-See Gov. Clarks Procla-
nation prohibiting the expectation, out of the State OF
all bacon beef pork, leather, mems shoes, WOODEN
goods jeans nseys. and blankets, except by order OF
the Confederate State Government.
Also important of the Assistant Quarter
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08

POSTAGE STAMPs.-The Post Office Department has
prepared five cent Postage Stamp which, it is stated,
was issued in Richmond last week 1t has the likeness
of President Davis head with the words "Confederae
States of America" give Cents
sar Gov. Harris of Tennessee calls for 10000 more
volunteers, and the order is being rapidly obeyed.
ke9- Gen. Wool reports that he has 1000 negroes
at Fort Monroe stolen from the neighboring FARMS He
asks the War Department for instructions as to how
he shall dispose of them.
as7g= Judge Giles, U. S. District Judge in Baltl-
more decided in prize that the seeded States
were begerens.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08

FACTORY SALE.-The attention of those DESTROYS
of engaging in the manufacturing business is directed
to advertisement in paper to-day offering the
Cotton Factory the South Fork of the Catawba
River for sale The location is of the best in the
State snd the machinery is said to be in first rate
ORDER
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08

STATE BIBLE CONVENTION OF NORTH CARoLINA--This
body will meet in the Methodist Church in the town OF
Salisbury at 10 O'Clock 4 NJ, on Wednesday the 23d
instant, (October.)
The permanent organization of State Bible Society,
and other important will be before the ConVen-
ton. ~ . -,
DeIeostes from all the county Bible Societies. well
rs others friendly this great and good cause are ex-
pected to be present.
Rev. Jas. H. NcNe late Secretary OF the American
RihIe Society and other prominent gentlemen,
pected to be in attendance.
Delegates will be entertained during the meeting at
private houses and free return tickets over the various
railroads, will be given.
By order of the Executive Committee of the Rowan
County, Rible Society S. H. WILEY, Secy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08

DIRECT ERoM YANKEEDoM.-Two seamen Of
this place Just arrived from New York City, under
circumstances ard through channels both funny
and interesting, but which it won't DO to TELL report
that great activity is manifested at the Navy Yard
in that CITY in fitting out the new gun-boats in
tended for our inland waters. They report that
thew were in the Yard about two or three weeks
apo and saw some so or 60 boats which were&hen
launched and would be ready for action in short
time, and were told by the workmen that they
were for the expedition to North Carolina: The
boats are SO constructed as to carry about 300 or
$50 men, and when fully loaded and equipped will
draw from to feet of water. They are heavily
coIked from the waters edge up and covered with
heavy iron to the top of the railing.-Nerbern
Pro1ress 4h inst.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08
HIDES.

HIDES.
have on hand and constantly receiving
large quantities of Hides, which will exchange for
Leather
S. NJ. HOWELL
October 8, 1861 6t-pd Charlotte, n. c..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08

The FALL OF HATTERAs-We find in the Raleigh
journal the official Reports of Col. Martin, Maj.
ANDREWS, COL Bradford and Com. Barron (now prso-
ners concerning the capture OF Fort Hatteras by the
enemy The reports written board the enemys
ships They all speak in highest terms of the good
conduct and bravery of the under their command
Com Barron and COL Bradford did not reach the Fort
until after the first days fight over On the second
day, CON- Barron assumed command the request of
Col Martin and assisted by Col. Bradford 1t ap-
pears that the ammunition in Fort Clark did give out
but there was plenty in Fort Hatteras. Our guns
would not reach the enemy's ships and therefore it
was a waste of ammunition continue to fire them
and towards the last they only fired occasionally
to let the enemy know that the Fort had not surren-
dered A council of war was then called and il was
decided that further resistance could only result in
greater loss of life consequently the Fort was
rendered Maj. Andrews, in his report, speaking of
the bombardment, says
The shower of shell in half an hour became liter
ally tremendous, had falling into and Immediately
around the work not less average than 10 each
minute and the being smooth the firing was re-
markably accurate. One officer counted % shells as
falling SO as to damage US in minute, and several
Others counted 20 in minute.
At quarter to III o'clock council of the officers
was held, and it decided to surrender: white
flag was raised and the firing ceased at IL O'Clock.
Thus for three hours and twenty minutes Fort Hat
teras resisted stream of shell perhaps terrible
than ever fell upon any other work.
AT the time the council determined to surrender two
of our guns were dismounted four men were reported
killed and between rs and 80 badly wounded-one
shell had fallen into the room adjoining the magazine
ana the magazine was reported on fire.
1t is useless to attempt further description. The
men generally behaved WELL nearly every commissioned
officer from the Commodore down more or less
wounded, and fifty or sixty of the non-commissioned
officers and men who would not report the surgeon
Lieut.. S. L. Johnston, Co. 18th Regiment. fired the
last gun at the enemy and raised the flag of
the bomb proof.
The details of capitulation arranged the
Flag Ship Minnesota, by which we laid down arms
and marched out as prisoners of war"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08

Loss FIEE.--We learn from the Wilmington
Journal that the Stable and four barns of Danl RUSSELL
Of Brunswick county, destroyed by fire Wednes
day night last. Fifty-fve head of horses and mules
and large quantity of live stock persisted in the flames
The Journal thinks it the work of an incendisry,
snd properly advises farmers and others be
the watch in these times.
EE- The stable of Mr. Charles F. Harris, of Concord
destroyed by fire OH Tuesday night last-supposed
10 be the work of an incendiarv.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08

DEPARTURE OF ALIEN ENEMIEs.-We learn,
says the Richmond Dispatch of Thursday, with
surprise that three hundred residents of this city
and vicinity, who have hitherto been regarded as
good Southern citizens, have announced and reg
istered themselves as "alen enemies" and re-
quested permission to withdraw to the North !;
and we hear with amazement and alarm that the
authorities have given orders to allow them to
depart For ourselves, we should infinitely prefer
to see three hundred of the prisoners in our
tobacco factories free, than to these newly
avowed alien enemies, familiar with every fact
that could be of value to the enemy, allowed to
depart from our midst.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08
than Rye.

1t is said that wheat is better substitute for Coffee
tlo
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08

IMPORTANT MovEMENT.-His Excellency Gov.
Moore issued an order to seize all the pork in the
city held by spectators, who had advanced it, we
learn, to the enormous price of $50 per barrel.
We feel assured that the Governor will be unani-
mously supported by our citizens in this movement
We see no good reason why merchants should
take advantage of the scarcity of provisions in time
of war to speculate upon our Government, any
more than that our gallant volunteers should
demand higher pay for their services.-Ne'o
Orleans Picdyune.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08

hsg- 1t will be by card from Hon. B. Craige,
late member of Congress from this District that he will
not be a candidate for reelection.
We learn that VIM. Lander, Esq, has consented to be
candidate for Congress in this District, and are
therefore authorized to say positively, that he is
diElts The District is composed of the counties of
Lincoln, CIeaveland, CASTOR, Catawba, Mecklenburg
Cafarrus. Rowan and Union.
1t will be seen by proceedings in to days paper that
meeting in CIeaveand county has nominated Mr.
Lander.
The Salisbury Banner very truly remarks:
rMr Lander is well known in this district as q true
patriot possessing eminent legislative and business ca
paces, bold and attractive speaker, and pledged.
Is he has lent his whole energies in support of the
Southern cause to such measures shall be nece.s-
nry Il vigorous prosecution of the war; and the gener-
a. good of the South"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08

The VOLUNTEER COMPANY under Capt. W. R. Myers
Is now in camp the Fair Grounds The company
is mostly made up of men from Paw Creek neighbor-
hood bu: few recruits are wanted to fill up the
ranks Apply to Capt Myers at once.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08

SPIEs.-A Philadelphia correspondent of the New
York Tribune says that police officer of that city has
been to Charleston, s. c. twice, and Richmond
frce since the battle of Manassas spy. o. course
me passed through Wilmington or Charlotte; and if
through Charlotte, he stayed here hours the
do not make close connection here. Everybody
ought to watch out for such fellows
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-08

In pursuance and by virtue of a resolution
Of the General Assembly of North Carolina l. Henry
I. Clark Governor ex-ofico of said State do here
BY notify and require all male citizens of this State,
low the enemys country of the United States, to
turn to North Carolina, where their allegiance is justly
due ,rithin thirv doys from the dGte hereof and do
hereby declare as an alien enemy, subject to all the
pains penalties and forfeiture which may be in
Cured by alien enemy person failing to obey
the requirements of this Proclamation, except he be a
soldier in the army of the Confederate States or tome
one of them, or in prison, detained by force.
HENRY T. CLARK,
Governor, ex-oficio.
EXECUTIVE Department, Raleigh, Oct. l, 1861.