The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11
NoRrH CAROLINA ITEMS.

Reg. COpamtssdTy-Ihos Gain.
COMPANIES.
l. Yanceyville Grays, Capt Graves.
2. Randelsburg Rifles, Capt Erwin.
8. Milton Blues Capt. Mitchell.
f. Leasburg Grays, Capt Hambrick
s. Alamance Regulators, Capt. Rufin.
g. Dave Grays, Capt. Clement.
T. Edgecombe Rifles, Capt. Hyman.
8. Rockingham Guards, Capt. Scales.
9. Rockingham Rangers, Capt. Settle.
10. Dixie Boys, Capt. Bailey.
The following are the officers and companies Of
the 4th N. C. Regiment, new at Garysburg. but
ordered to Suffolk:
CpIonel-Junius Daniel
Lieut. CDlonel-Geo z Lovejoy
Major-Paul RFaison.
COMPANIES.
/, Roanoke Minute Men. Capt. Johnston.
2 ThomasviIle Rifles. Capt. Miller.
g. Arson Guards, Capt Smith.
a. Cleveland Blues. Capt. Dixon.
5. Oak City Guards Capt. Faribault.
6. Rough and Ready Guards, Capt. Vance.
T. Reid Guards, Capt Slade.
g. Stanly AIarksmen. Capt. Anderson.
g. Lexington Wild Cats, Capt. Hargrove.
10. Raleigh Rifles, Capt Harrison.
Raleigh Standard.
The Dallas and Kings Mountain Roilroad.-
"A
Wilson, Moses II Rhyme, Jacob Froneberger, J
Pegram, Samuel Jarret, and j G Lewis, being a
majority of Commissioners appointed by an act of
the General Assembly of North Carolina, passed
at the last session of 1860 and 1861, of the Dallas
and Kings Mountain Railroad Company met in
the town of Dallas, on Saturday the LIST day of
June, 1861; and on motion of Pegram, ESQ.,
Samuel Jarret Esq, appointed Treasurer,
who gave bond as required by the Act OF the AS
sembly.
H Whi:e and J Froneberger being appointed
a committee to ascertain what amount of stock had
been subscribed. reported that the of fifty
thousand dollars had been subscribed to the capt.
tai stock of the Dallas and Kings mountain Rail-
road Company, the required amount to secure the
charter for said road; and there being large
jorty of the Stockholders present. they came for
ward and paid the first installment of five per cent.
their subscriptions.
On motion of j. H White. Lawson Wilson and
J G Lewis appointed delegates to represent
our Company in meeting Of the. Commissioners
of the Kings Mountain Railroad Company, to be
held in Yorkville. South Carolina, on Monday the
Sd day of June, lS61.-YorhOiUe Enquirer.
HOME MADE WRITING PApER-The Mills of
MeSsrs Oates and Wiswall, Lincolnton N. G ;, are
turning out the various kinds of writing paper
:'Commercal Note" LETTER" Gap" and Flat
Cap'-ruled and unruled blue and white We
have specimen of their Cap" which is very
good. They have large orders on hand, and are
driving their business right ahead.
This is important branch of business, and if
the blockade continues, must succeed completely.
It ought to have succeeded long ago; for similar
enterprise started by Geo. Mosteler Esq,
near Linconton, some years ago, and kept up BY
him while he remained in connection with the
paper business. He also manufactured blank
5ooks-Ledgers Dockets, Day Books, &C., &c;
which, by-the-way, is not less important at time
ike this.-Satisbury Watchman.
Pork We are pleased to learn that large
lot of Pork from Kentucky, has passed through
this place for Newbern. We understand it was
purchased by the Committee Of safety of that place.
for the benefit of its people aud surrounding coun-
try. This was most fortunate purchase, and as
no speculation we learn will be allowed on it,
speaks we'll for the forethought of the Committee
Tribune.
DEATH OF r. P. MERRELL-Merrell, the Sher
if of Madison county. who shot the day Of
the election in affray at Marshall died last week
Like every one else, Merrell had his faults, but
kinder hearted man and truer patriot never lived
lie deserved better fate.-4shepiUe Ne.cs.
GEN. BEAUREGARD.-By the following extract
of letter to the Richmond Examiner we learn
that Gen. Beauregard has taken command of the
South Carolina Volunteers and Virginans at
Manassas
Gen Bonham has relinquished the command to
Cen. Beauregard. The former has enjoyed, in a
high degree, the confidence of the men They
felt that in him they had brave and chivalrous
leader, who would not yield inch to the foe but
would fight him, no matter at what odds. We are
glad to know that he will remain with us second
in command As to Gen. Beauregard, nothing
need be said. All of US feel that in him We have
much ADLER General than the enemy can boast
Of All We want now is a fair field and open fight
MUsKETs VS.. RIFLEs have been struck
at the very general desire among our volunteer
troops to be armed with rifles. The desire is M