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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-15
@-A fearful hurricane recently swept over tn.

BGnA fearful hurricane recently swept over the
northern portion of Utah territory, destroying a
large amount of property, unroofng houses, and
carrying before it everything movable. The
hurricane lasted forty-eight hours. Nearly all of
the principal buildings in the villages of Farming
ton and Ogden were blown down, and in the farm
ing districts in that locality large number of
sheep, mules, and other live stock killed.
Every fence that faced the wind was Frustrated
hay stacks swept away, and in many places the
ground left cleaner than it could be swept with a
broom.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-15

The acdy Northern Contractors supply the
South aoiM Arms At Harper's Ferry and
Springfield y S. Armories, every portion of an
arm is made by different artisan AS each por-
ton is finished it is laid aside until great num-
Der ofpieces are made They are then inspected
and tested by the Ordnance officers and master
armorer, and the defective pieses are marked as
condemned, and sold by weight on Government
account. The contractors attend these sales, buy
the separate pieces, put them together, and then
have at very low price, arms apparently very eff
6cient, but actually condemned guns and weapons.
These facts were made known to me by gentmen
in Virginia who were appointed by this State to
purchase arms, and came very near being taken in
by these parties The Master .Armorer now en-
gagged by the State of Virginia accidentally exam
ined some pieces sent into Virginia by these con-
tractors as samples of the arms they were ready to
furnish, and discovered the mark of condemnation
placed upon them by his orders. Ifany arm COM
missoners of the South desire verify these facts,
shall be happy to place them in communication
with the parties who gave me the information -
Correspondence of Charleston Mercury.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-15
BlackSmith's Tools.

at the Sign Of the Golden Pad-Loek,
good supply. consisting of Anvils; Bellows; Solid
Box Vices hand and sledge Hammers Stocks and Dies;
longs, Buttresses, Rasps, Files, and good supply of
Horse Nails, Horse and Mule Shoes, at low prices
COCHRANE l. SAMPLE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-15
Agricultural Implements,

at the Sign of the Golden Paddock
large supply of the above, consisting of Thompsons
celebrated Ploughs aso Corn-Shellers Cutters
Shovels; Spades; Hay and Forks best
Axes; Picks, Mattocks, Grubbirg Hoes, Wedding Hoes
Trace Chains, Log Chains, Wagon Chains, Garden
Hoes, Rakes Hedge Shears Pruning Shears, Pruning
and Budding Knives, &C., &c.
COCHRANE & SAMPLE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-15

WEST CHESTER, Pa, Jan. ga large netting
has been called here, to offer regiment of volun-
teers to the President for the maintenance of the
Constitution and enforcement of the laws.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-15

Fires an one Yeur-The total loss from fires in
the United States since the LIST of January 1860
exclusive of losses less than $4,000, amounts to
$13,211 ,000; the number of fires, 298.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-15

FATE OF DEFAULTER.-New York papers
state that Isaac V. Fowler, the absconding Post
master of n York, is now residing in the city of
Mexico in a state of utter restitution.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-15

ROMANCE OF A DEATH-BED.-In East Boston
recently, dying maiden of twenty was married to
her betrothed. Before her dissolution she said
that she had only earthly wish ungratifed-
she desired to be united to him who had loved her
so long and truly, and the hope of being his in
Heaven He could deny her nothing-he mar
ried DEATH Bolstered up by pillows, and support
ed in the embrace of her mother, she was united
to her lover. Her feeble voice was hardly audi
BILE in responding to the questions of the marriage
ceremony. She was his, and said she would die
without regret. From then until she passed away,
she was unable to speak above whisper.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-15
MERCHANT TAILORING,

FULLINGS, SPRINGS h co. have also added to their
Ready-made Clothing Stock, Merchant Tailoring De-
partment to which they call the especial attention of
their many friends and customers.
They intend making this department second to none
in the State either in style and quality oGoods in
the manufacture of Garments.
At all times will be found good stock of Black and
colored Cloths English, French and American CASH
meres, and variety of Vestngs Also, an assortment
of Rock Island Cassimeres.
They feel confident of their ability to undersel any
other house in the State, from the advantages they
have in getting their goods.
Their goods bought by the quantity by one of
the Firm who resides in the Northern markets which
gives him the opportunity of taking advantage of the
prices of goods, thereby saving least Twenty
per cent to the consumer.
RSs-Dimes saved are"Doalars made =Sf5a So try US.
Orders from distance solicited Cutting done on
short notice.
Sept IS, 1860. FULL1NGS, SPRINGS l. co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-15

A parson named Owen Moore, once left his
creditors somewhat unceremoniously, upon which
a wag wrote:
Owen Moore has run away,
Owen more than he could pay.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-15

SECESSION OF NEW YORK CITY.-Mayor Wood
has sent in message to the Council, embodyine
proposition for the secession of the city from the
State of New York and from the Union.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-15
WHEATi

The subscriber is prepared to purchase the new
crop of Wheat at the highest market price Farmers
will find it to their advantage to cali at the CHAR
LOTTE STEAM MILLS before selling.
JNO. WILKES.
July Of 1873 &c
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-15
Superior Smut Machines.
at the Sign Of the Golden Paddock
(0CHRANE l. SAMPLE.
PEA MEAL.

We keep at Steam FIGURING Mill in this n1aee
Pea Meal for feeding cows and stock. Also we have
on hand at all times, Family, Extra Superfne and
coarse flour. we warrant our family -four
Corn Neal and Grits always be had at the mill
J. WILKES i co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-15
Will, Charlotte & Ruth. Railroad---
WESTERN DIVISION.

WESTERN DIVISION.
Passengers will be accommodated to and from the
head of the Road daily, Sundays excepted, follows
Going West-Leave Charlotte at 8 A NJ.
q Tuckaseege station at As "
Arrive at Brevard &C 10 80 GO
Going East-Leave Brevard station at P. NJ.
Tuckaseege AS 4"
Arrive at Charlotte at 5 80 /"
Proper flag signals being given at intermediate points,
passengers will be taken up.
Dec 10, 1860. WIN. HARTY, Agent.
BAt the head of the Road four horse post coaches
will be found ready to take passengers and baggage to
Lincolnton, connecting regularly with the trains. At
Lincolnton four-horsc coaches tri-weekly New
ton Lenoir, and Abingdon, Va, leaving on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays in the morning, and return
ing TO Linc5lnton the evenings of the days.
C. A. SUTHERLAND CO.,
Dec 10, 1860 If Stage Proprietors
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-15
LAND FOR SALE.

The subscriber being desirous of removing West,
offers for sale his PLANTATION, situated ten miles
of Charlotte the of Paw creek and Ca
tawaba River. The tract comprises $50 Acres most of
1t superior land. There is good Dwelling and all
necessary out-houses the premises Terms liberal,
Also will be sold half interest in Grst and Saw
Mill adjoining the above tract.
Apl 3, 1860 If VIM NJ PORTER.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-15
ANOTHER SOUTHERN MOVEMENT
CUBAN SEGAR MANDATORY,

JOHN S. WILEY has returned to Charlotte from
Cuba where he bought large and varied assortment
of SEGARS, SNUFF, TOBACCO, &c. for this market
anG is opening celebrated brands of Segars
among which may be found the following
Ell Rico Habana, Mucha Ell Littleto
Concha's MaOs Rio Hondro
Flor del TGmas, Lasbelas Custom
He manufactures Segars from the best Havana To-
baeco and keeps the best Smoking and chewing Tobac-
co. Lynchburg and Turkish Brands; Maecabau RAN
pee and pure Scotch Snuffs; Powhatan Pipes, snnff
Boxes Matches, Backing &c. Meershaun Segar Hold
ers and Pipes.
He respectfully invites the public to call next door
to the Mansion House.
January 3, 1860
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-15

wind collie, and
WILSON'S, which,
remedied, end in
lieve it the best
Me DY IN.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-15
Tools, Tools. Tools,

at the Sign Of the Golden Paddock
good supply of Tools consisting of circular, mill
cross-cut, tenon, hand, RIPPER back and compass
Saws bench and moulding Planes lathng, shing-
ling, and broad Hatchets; Hammers bevel and steel
Squares; Drawing Knives; Braces and Bits; Augers;
Gmets Chisses; brick and plasterng Trowels; Screw
Plates; SawSets; SpokeShaves Files; Rasps; Pocket
Rules; Guage Rods spirit and pocket Levels; Boring
Machines &C.
COCHRANE L SAMPLE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-15

if not speedily
death. We be-
and S u r + , 1
T Fl Z WORLD,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-15

say of any other
Err HAS 1T FAILED,
STANCE, TO Eff
W h G II tim e Iy
did yva knou an
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-15

Thirteenth Dividend.
Charlotte & 9. G. Railroad Company
A semi-annual Dividend of Four Dollars per share
has been declared by the Directors and will be paid to
Stockholders and after the first day of January
Stockholders residing in North Carolina and Eastern
York, S. Co. will be paid by the Company's Agent al
Charlotte those in Chester District and Western York
by the Agent Chester Fairfield stockholders at the
Bank in Wnnsboro; and those in Charleston, at the
Bank of the State of South Carolina All others will
be paid at the Treasurer's office in Columbia.
G. BOUKNIGHT,
Dec %, 1860 1t Secy and Treasurer
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-15

COMPOUNDED FROM
Pure Vegetable Extracts, and put up I'm
GLASS CA SEES, Air Tight, and will keep
In any climate.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-15
MRS. WINSLOW,

Depend upon it, mothers it will give yourselves
and relief and health to your infants.
We have put up and sold this article for over ten
years, and CAN SAY, IN CONFIDENCE AND TRUTH, OF It,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-15

-Yer been able 70
medicine-EEy-
IN A SINGLE IN
Feet 4 CURE,
sc d. Neye-
;A.tn-nA nf AfgH
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-03-21
Big Calcula tions.


Says one of President Davis Cabinet,
writing to friend in New York, 1--WE
shall have in the field before the first day
of April over fifty thousand well disci-
plined soldiers. commanded by able and
experienced officers, most of whom be-
lonsed to the United States Army" 1t
will cot at least ore dollar per day for
each soldier, or $3.50, 900 per week, which
in the course Of few months will drain
tho confederate treasury so dry that tar
if rates double those now imposed
would pot be able to keep the Govern
aent ahoat. 1t is thing to boast large
", but if President Davis ever gets i've
thousand uen to gcther in regular service
he will find trouble enough to pay then
their wages.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-03-21
Not ALI Satisfied.

The Southern ContetteTacy, journal
published at Atlanta. Ca, in announcing
the passage of the Ordinance of Secession
by the Convention OF that State, accom-
panies it with the following commentary:
"Posterity will regard the act as want
ing in states q ansbip, and the greatest
folly ever committed by great and pros
porous people But undue prosperity oe
gets luxury and rostlessDe*s. and grave
deeds are often committed without refec
ton or reason. Posterity will censnre
the act of Secession, for the reason thai
the Seeding States, in their several Con
ventions, made no demands for the re
dress eff grievances, but madly-yes
blindly-preeipitated revolution. TC
stand justified in the eye of the future
and before the scrutiny of civilization, W.
should demand redress in a Convection o
ali the States"
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-03-21
FORT PICKENS.

a Collision Apprehended.---T orders to
to re-enforce it.---The aid from the war
Yes sels.---The Fort will be held.
Special dispatches of the Tribune.
Washington. Tuesday, March 10, 1861
A collision at Fort Pickens is appre-
hended, as very likely to occur.
Ii the 400 soldiers On board the Brook
lyn are landed safely, according to the
order recently sent from the Navy and
War Department. Lieut.. Slemmers gar
rison will be in condition to resist any
attack OF the Revolutionists, even If cou-
Quoted By General Bragg, whose military
skill is not doubted
There are three sloops- ofwar and the
Wyand otte to support it in case of assault
and their attacks would tell with etiecf
upon the other forts DOW possessed by th'
State authori 1t is practicable tC
re. enforce Fort Fickens further, if neces
sary, without serious difficulty, and ot
purpose has been entertained here of a
baudonins it.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-03-21
High Railroad Bridges.

From the report OF the Auditor Gener
al of Pennsy lvania, We CLEAN the follow
ing interesting statistics: The highest
railroad bridge in the State is upon tbf
Catawissa railroad, and is 1913 feet high
the Media Bridge, On the West Chester
and Philadelphia railroad, is I0l fee
high; the highest bridge on the PennsJl
sania Railroad, is at Coatesville. and i.
70 feet BIZ b, the high bridge on the Hunt
ins ton and Broad Top Road at Sumers
town. is 81 feet high; aud the celebrated
Wissabickon bridge on the Philadelphia
and Norristown Railroad, IL but 68 fee
high.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-03-21

They are counteyteiting Postage Stamps
10 Florida. Wont our "compromisers"
get lower down on their knees aod beg
most heartily that our lovely, Pious. hon.
est, abu-ei. ohigarous brethren will come
North aud steal more money to buy
STAG ps-or break into some Post Office
and take Stamps ready made! 'Tis not
pretty to cheat the poor with eounterfeit
stampsl 'Tis not exactly generous for
Florida thus to repay the msny acts of
kindness of that clever OH soul, Uncle
Sam. Please, dearly beloved don't add
to all your other sweet plishmeuts
that of manufacturing three cent money I
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-03-21
Bad Work for Ladies,

Several young ladies. and young men
in female apparel, RESTING in the neigh
borhOod OF Livermore, Westworeland
ounty, were recently taken before mag
istra;c. upon the complaint of young
man residing in the town of Livermore,
who alleged that tie defendants, while
returning from a prayer meeting threw
hin down, aud having dauted hin With
tar, applied feathers. The young ladies'
stated that be bad made use Of offensive
language concerning them. The matter
vas arranged by the payment of small
fne and costs. 1t IS proper to say that
the tar and feathers we're not applied
Scuna,ea1 trtent. the young nan not being
stripped for the occasion.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-03-21
The next CONGRESS.

In case il should beco1e necessary q
call special session. its oouaplexiep 20
liticslly will De a matter Of soae interest
The new Senate Numbers twenty uint
Republican members, to whom Kansa.
will add two, Dakiag tbirty-one Republi
cans. and twenty three Dew ocrats. Tn,
House already consists Of ninety niOe Re.
publicaos against ffty four opposition oi
all sorts Connecticut. Kansas, New
Hampshire aud Rhode Island may be ex.
pected to add ten to tas Bumber. The
Democrats already chosen are forty seven,
aUd fty more to be chosen. with three or
four doubtful. Unless the regolted States
return, the Republicans will have clear
majority in both Houses.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-03-21
G1e Jeffrrsoui0u.
THURSDAY, MARCH q, 1851.

r9- A proposition is before the Penu-
sylsauia Legislature to change the term
of Office for State Senators aud RePreseD
tatives, naking the forUer loar years ans
the last two years. The proposition orig
mates With Senator Finney, and Is said to
lie iutended to head Of the grand army o.
bo,rrs wbo occasionally walk in and take
possession Of the Legislators. As the
terms of these Offices are fixed by tb'
Constitution of The Commonwealth, it val
REQUIRE an ameudment fthat instruuen
to change them.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-03-21
THE London Da5fy Me,cs thus poiptedl

The London Daily Ncacs thus pointedl,
describes the aspect of the Pro SlaVerg
Rebellion in the Gulf States as it was
just before the Inauguration of Mr.. Lin
coin:
"We see the Southern Democracy, bar
barized by Slavery and its influence, coer
cling their own leaders. We see cor
rupt and traitorons Federal Government
in close proximity with the rebels. We
see Congress at its wits end at finding
itsef living in revolutionary times. We
see the tory element of the North playing
into the hands OF the tory society of tht
South"
The last sentence hits the truth exact
ly. The friends of Slavery 10 the North
ern States Who carry their love of that
Institution so far as to desire the destruc.
tio0 of the Federal Government for it,
benefit. are the ineal desceudents of the
Tories who opposed Washington and
sought to defeat the attainment of Ma.
tional Independence in the Regolation.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-03-21

The Senate has confirmed John q.
Goodrich as Collector at Boston; George
w Mcclellan of esscbusetts, as Sen-
ond Assistant Postr aster General, salary
$4,000; D w G Littlejohu of New York,
Consul at Liverpool; Wm. Fl Yesey Con-
sui at AK la Chapelle; Lucius G Forbes,
Postmaster at Beloit, Wis; John f.
Speed, Postm aster, Louisville. Ky. and
j P. Baker of Nebraska. Indian Agent.
Col Sumner, U. s A.. has been promo
ted TO the rank of Brigadier- General, in
place of Cen. Twigg- and Lieut., Talbot
to the rank of Assistant Adjutant Gen.
eral.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-03-21
swindlad hz a Fortune Teller.

On complaint of two married ladies o.
New York, Justice Whitley, of Hoboken
has issued warrant for the arrest Of al
Irish fortune teller, belonging to gang
living in the neighborhood Of Weebawken
who is in the habit, as is alleged. OF ad
ministering cbIoroform to her victims
aud then picking their pockets. An ell
derly lady was thus robbed OF tSenty sIz
dollars; and mother aud daugter were
robbed in like manner The verdict in
the sase should be, Served then right
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-03-21

The present sessions OF the BaltiDoFe
aud the East Baltimore Annual Confer
enoes of the Methodist Episcopal Church
nov assembled respectively at Staunton,
Va, aud Chambersburg, Pa. are the most
important ever held Tie grea; question
to DC decided is tie approval or disap'
prevail of the new chapter added to the
Discipline of the Church by the last Cen
eral Conference, msking slavehold-
ing a test of Membership. The feeling
in the Church is very high on the sub
ject. and it is expected that the eOntro-
versy will result in the division of the
Church, the membership opposed to the
new rule proferiug a separation rather
than to submit to its provisions.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-03-21
A NnW P-0nm

Some admirers Of President Lincoln
have sent him from Cincinnati ne
broom, Uherewitb to sweep elcaO the cor
rupt departments. 1t is highly orDameD
ted aad Of mammo 9th eize. the straw being
folly yard in length. the same Widtt
at the end and about eight inches think
The handle is about four inches in diane
ter and IS embeIiiShed With the inscrip
tioD, Presented to Hon Abraham Lin
coin. President of the United States
March 4, 1861. Liberty and Union, one
and parable" in haDdsoae gilt let
ters. On each end Of the handle Is paint
ed the stars and stripes of TIE Union.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-03-21
Hon. David Wilmot.

We have the proud satisfaction to day
to announce the election of the Hon. DA-
yID WILMoT as United States Senator,
to supply the vacancy occasioned By the
resign atioD of General Cameron. Mr..
WilDot left the Democratic party when
it vas in the height of it's glory and pow
erful in patronage. for the purpose of as
sertiDg the principles which he considered
Just aud right and essential for the pro
motion of the welfare OF PenDs ylSania.-
When be left that powerful Democratic
party he represented the strongest Demo
cratic Con gressIonal district in this State /;
aud through his personal efforts it has now
become the GibraIter of RepublicanIsm,
He has ever since been sorely prosecuted
by the proslaVery party, who have used
all disbonorable means to detract irom
bis personal character ard influence. and
in the present canvass he was made the
target for their weapons. We are there
fore rejoiced, not only that David Wilm OF
is elected United States Senator, but
also that the claims of tho noble North
have been duly recognized 10 his election.
The vote in caucus was noble vindi-
cation of Republican principles. On the
Joint ballot he received seventy six votes,
whilst Mr.. Ketcham received thirteen,
and James H. Campbell eight Mr.
Ketehan has many warm friends in the
Legislature, and vas only persuaded. at
their earnest solicitation, to permit his
name to be used as a candid ate. The
nomination was, however generally con,
ce2ed as due to Mr.. W., and hence the
result. After the ballot had been taken
IN caucus Mr. ketcbam remarked tba,
be congratulated the Legislature on the
choice that had been made By his fellow
me@ bers 1t was proper recognition ol
worth and merit, and be would therefore
move that the Hon. David Wimot be the
upanimous nominee of the party. Thi.
motion vas received with loud applause
by the members. Mr. Smith, of Phila
deIphis, who bad been a warm personal
friend of Mr Ketcham, seconded the res.
olution, and it was adopted with deafen
ing applau.e.-Harrisburg Telegraph.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1861-03-21

~ The NaShUiLle Banner says tba
the follo~ing para raph ID specimen o
the geDerel character Of the business let
ters received 10 that city from citizens I'D
der JEFF Dasis's Government:
This Internal Secession business, | an
fearful, will ruin the country II wa:
certainly conceived in sin and born in in
iquity-its fathers eldest soD the Devil
and | have no doubt all the little Devils
together with the Esquire, are now bay'
ing a good time over it,"