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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-15
SOLDIERS AID Societies.
For the Wesfern Democrq


Ma EDrroa: The ladies of portion of CASTOR and
Lincoln counties formed association on the 2Gth of
August called the Castania and Cottage Home Sol
diers Aid Society,"" Its officers follows: Miss
Sue L. Johnston President; Mrs Kelly Vice Presi-
dent; Miss Laura Morrison, Secretary; and Miss Sae
Moore, Treasurer.
The following is list of articles sent to the Hospital
on the 4th of Sept 10 blankets. 8 comforts, quilts
10 pr sheets, pillows and pillow cases, counter
panes, 10 towels, Is cushions for wounded limbs II
pr drawers Is shirts, 40 handkerchief AZ rolls of
bandages, dressing gown table cloths 5 pr socks
medicine cups, cakes toilet SOAP pins, IL bottles
blackberry wine, bottles vinegar, bottles cordial, 2
bottles honey, boxes salve, 100 tracts lint ounce
marmeiade dried fruit tea starch tapioca, GIN
ger pepper, spices sage. slippery ELM mint, tallow
beesWax, mutton suet, and candles contributed by the
toto"tng persons: Miss Hunter, Hunter mrs Ship
misses Johnston, miss Shipp, miss Johnston, misses
Birch, mrs and misses Moore, and miss Morrison
miss Ryburn, mrs Barnett, Davis, misses Childers,
misses hncaid, mrs By mum and mrs Anderson.
Also, box of articles such blankets. sheets &c.
&C. was forwarded to Col Stephen Lees 9th leegi-
ment, contributed by the following named ladies. Mrs
Abernathy, mrs Jas Alternately, miss 4 Alternately mrs
Armstrong, mrs Bynnm, miss Sally Childers, miss
Jane CHERRY, mrs Carol. mrs Derr Davis mrs
DAVIS mrs Edwards, mrs Eddemond, Hagar mrs
Holland, miss Howard. Hunter, mrs Hagar mrs
SydneJ Johnston, mrs Krider, Kelly, mrs Lowe,
mrs Mary Luckey mrs Little, mrs Mclean. mrs Moore
mrs Rozzell, mrs Robson, mrs Rendeman. mrs Del
hnger, miss Denger, mrs Rudisll Smith mrs
ShIpp, mrs Womack, mrs Nailor, mrs Hoye, mrs Nc
CRIME, mrs Cherry, King, Morrison, miss P
Davis, miss Rndsill, miss Burton, Prior miss Hart,
and Mr. Ben Withers, Robt Burton, Edwards. Also,
$50 in cash by DR. Morrison, S. by jackson, So
by mrs Morrison, SIS by mrs Anderson, S. by mrs G L
Hunter, So by Mclean So by master raj Johnston
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-15

COSCERT.-A number of ladies and gentlemen of
Charlotte gave a concert Tuesday evening last
(uuder the direction of Prof Hunt for the purpose of
raising money for the benefit OF North Carolina soldiers
There was large audience in Treloar's Hail. and the
affair passed of pleasantly and satisfactorily About
$20 collected at the door. On Thursday evening
another given, at which about SEQ was
collected.
We learn that another musical entertainment will be
given sometime under the direction of Prof Pape
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-15

Hoop Poles, Slaves and Cord Wood,
Wanted at the Charlotte Steam Mill.
Oct 49, JOHN WILKES.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-15

Mr. Rodman has been designated, we understand by
public sentiment in the Eastern part of the State Mr.
Guion of Lincoln, think would meet the approba-
ton of the people of the West He is good and true
Southern rights man, but Union man up to Lin
coins proclamation. In the Districts, Me>srs Bond,
Humphrey Foster and Long have already been select
ed therefore it is proper put them on the ticket
Our friends who held out for the Union so long, VIII
not object Messrs Guion Pool Shepherd Foster and
MITCHELL while the original secessionsts ought to be
satisfied with Messrs Rodman, Bond Edwards Reid and
Long-fve each-and Messrs Humphrey and Wood
fin to divide, neither of whom were secesson'Sts
previous to the election of Lincoln what their exact
position Immediately after the election, we cannot
say, but think they were for secession.
Considering old party lines, five of the above were
originally Democrats, and seven were Wings, three OF
whom ceased act with the wing party alter the Presl-
Dental election of 1856.
If further nominations made in any OF the Dis
rcts we entirely willing to substitute them Tor any
mentioned above
We like the above ticket better than the following
proposed by the Raleigh Standard
STATE LARGE.
DAVID S. REID, of Rockingham.
JOHN POOL of Pasquotank
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-15

THIS DIsrEIcT.-Wm. Lander, Esq, is the only can
,, in the field present for congress in this Dis
,;, He will be elected with without opposition,
t ba Is known throughout the District not only
r, active prudent and consistent friend of south
-, rights but as a of strict integrity industry
and energy cool and deliberate in Judgment, and not
liable to be governed by impulses or old prejudices
Ne suppose the people do not desire Convention,
,py movement that will stir up old party feeling. OF
course late to hold anything like fair Conven
ton only 81 days till the election, and the
,r,rt - get up q Convention to nominate Elcctor
fr this District proves that convention cannot be
assembled of regularly appointed delegates from the
different counties of the District. If there was time to
hold convention and have all the counties represent
Cd We should not object, but everybody knows that
such a thing is impossible now, there is not time
enough left even to hold primary meetings in the
various counties. If any is DESTROYS anxious to
run against Mr. Lander, let him and try his
strength and let the people decide at the ballot box
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-15

For the State at large Mr. Rodman repeat has been
DESIGNATED and instead of putting Mr. Pool in that posi-
ton he is now put down for the LIST District in the ticket
we suggest Inasmuch Mr. Rodman has acted with
the democratic pary is fair to take gentleman from
the West who has acted with the wing party and there
fore Mr. Guion is named the man, and we prefer him.
In the Standards ticket there three or four gentlemen
named for District Electors where others have already been
nominated This is the in the I'd, 9TH and 9Th Dis
trcts. -..--..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-15

The Bank of Chester has declared semi-annul dVi-
dend of five per cent. -t-E
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-15

naT Those farmers who DESTROYS of raising mo-
ney their crop directed the proposition
of Oates Williams, contained in an advertisement
Annthcr Column
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-15

CoTToN.-The New York Times publishes a letter
from one of its abolition correspondents in England
dated Manchester Sept. l4th. The writer shows how
the world is dependent on the South for Cotton, and
says -
what have written has been in sorrow, only al
evaed by the hope that, after all, shall
American cotton as heretofore that the Great Rebel
lion will be shortly quelled, and commerce readusted
to the channels of peace meet here sympathy for
my country; the weight of opinion and influence is
placed in the scale against The liberal est-
mates give but six months supply of cotton in England
great clowd of impending woe hangs this city'
Speaking of the above confession and statement the
Charleston Mercury says
"With such facts before them, how southern peo-
pie send cotton to market? Wherever cotton is sent
an attack is invited; the who send it are traitors
and their cotton ought to be burned the mement it
touches the wharves."
Some of the Yankees are importing from abroad the
Indian cotton IAN inferior artice) manufacture into
cloth by northern mills while they exporting
Europe better article grown in America for foreign
manufacturers
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-15


MILrrARY.-The company from this county known as
the " Mecklcnburg Farmers" now in camp near RAJ
leigh, have elected lst Lieut. H. II. Dixon captain,
to supply the vacancy caused by the death of Capt T.
~ Alexander who died in this county the 9Th inst
The other Lieutenants have been advanced grade
and the Drummer (SilaS HUNTER think elected
Sd Lieutenant.
We learn that two three of the n. C. Regiments
without Colonies. E1-Gov Bell of Texas, who
elected Colonel of one recently declined. There is
gentleman living in this county who would make an
excellent Colonel Lit. Colonel We alude to S. NJ.
withers of Davidson College, who has had years
experience West Point. There is also a gentleman
living in Rutherford county, DR. Leaventhorpe, who
held commission in the English army We learn that
he is willing go into the Confederate service We
merely mention these gentlemen as military men, who
no doubt, would make good held-ofcers
by Two companies passed through here last week
from Cleaveand county, for the camp at High Point
one commanded by Capt. A. G. Waters, the other by
Capt Saml. A. lIoey.
ANOTHER COMPANY FROM UxIoS.-Another volunteer
company has been made up in Union county, called the
Redwine Beauregards" and the following officers
elected: DIR W Redwine, Captain; Warwick LIST
Lieut.; Mann, I'd Lieut.; Howie, Sd Lieut.
The company went into camp yesterday at Pleasant
Grove Camp Ground where they will be pleased to
NeNe u IeW more recruits ReuWlne Will MAKE an
excellent Captain, and hope the ranks of his
psny will be speedily filled up
MAIL AGENTs.-By way of economising we learn
that the P. NJ General has dispensed with one mail
agent the \. G. Railroad. There are now three
Aessrs Mehaffy, Palmer and Taylor-all good officers
There is not much fun in being General in the
Northern Army If they fail to whip the Confederates
land they generally fa they either dismissed or
urt-martaIled. Scott laid by because the grand
army at Manassas dispersed and it that
Fremont is to be superseded in Missouri because the
COnfederaes sweeping everything before them in
that quarter. Gen. Anderson, in Kentucky, has been
superseded by an Ohio Yankee
FRASCE-The French Government refuses to allow
its officers join the United States Army.
The trial of the officers and crew of the privateer
Savannah to have taken place in New York
Wednesday last.
FoR CoSGREss WILLIAM LANDER, of Lincoln.
CONGRESSIONAL TICKETS, for this Dis
trict be obtained gratis by applying at this Office
EltettoS B.dsesddy, Noyember sA.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-15

WHEAT.-We learn that the proprietor of the Flour
ing Mill At this place has been short of supply of
Wheat and has had to purchase from Warren and 9TH
counties on the Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad. The
of this is, understand, the farmers of
this section unwilling to take present prices-85
IS cts. per bushel-wile fine article can be
bought in Warren for IS and 80 We fear that
people have made mistake in selling at pres
prices. The price may advance, but such thing
is by means likely. friend in the upper end of
this county the other day made sensible remark
about the price of wheat He said 95 cents this year
good as 5 80 last year, because the yield
much better this year. He sold his for 80 cents and
concluded that he had done well. We think so.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-15

FRAXCE-The French Government refuses to allow
its officers to join the United States Army.
The trial of the officers and of the priyateer
Savannah was to have taken place in New York on
Wednesday last
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-15

FoR CoNGREss, WILLIAM LANDER, of Lincoln.
CONGRESSIONAL TICKETS, for this Dis
sct be obtained gratis by applying at this Office.
EIeettor Y.dse,day Noyember sA.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-15

ELECToR FOR DISTRICT.-We understand that q
neerg held in the Court House in this place on
Thursday last and Mr. John NJ. Long of Cabarrus was
nominated for District Elector. We have seen nothing
Of proceedings of the meeting, but informed
b gentleman who was present that there were dele
gates present from Cabarrus, who appointed by
public meeting to attend and who co-operated with
citizens of this county in making the nomination.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-15

MAIL AGENTs.-By way of economising, we learn
that the P. NJ General has dispensed with one mail
agent on the n. c. Railroad. There are now three
Nessrs Mehafy Palmer and Taylor-all good officers
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-15

PARTY SPIRIT.-Mr Robert p Dick who is candi-
date for Congress in the 9th District appears to be will
ing to keep alive old party feeling Mr. Dick and Mr.
Mclean are canvassing the District and we learn that
Mr. DICK still denounces the course psrsu=d by the
southern men in the Charleston and Baltimore Con-
Ventlons and in the Congress of the United States
The Winston Sentinel, speaking of Mr. Dicks speech
at Winston, says:
whole tenor of his speech seemed to US to be an
artfuI and studied effort arouse and excite those
VINO mad been Union men against the Brec kinridge
democracy and especially against the original seces
slonsts as ne termed them He also went into re-
view OF his course in the Convention insisted that
the permanent constitution of the Confederate States
should have been submitted to the people for their
ratification. He also endeavored 10 prejudice the peo
pie against the war a1-sad they had had no voice in
choosing their representatives and taxed without
their consent. We confess we were asonished and
mortified TO hear man of Mr. Dicks ability endearor-
ing to excite party hostility and using language calcu
lated II not intended, to excite divisions among the
people at time like this when the people should be
united as one and when the South is engaged in
war for their country, their homes their lives their
liberty, their property and their ALL"
1t Mr. Dick has any friends they ought to make him
withdraw, or learn him to conform his speeches to
what s, or ought to be, the spirit of the times.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-15

V. c. BARRIsGER, EsQ.-Just after our paper was
put to press last week. received the following card
from Mr. Barrnger, by which it will be that he
declines being candidate for Congress in this Dis
trict.
The of Mr. Barringcr, in the cause of Southern
Rights, has met the appreciation of the people
this District and have frequently heard expressions
of approval of his conduct in the Legislature:
To the People Of the sth Congressional District:
CONCORD, n. c., Oct. 8, 1861.
At the earliest moment since my return to this Dis
trict after absence of several months hasten to
declare that the of my name in connection with
seat in the Confederate Congress- has been wholly
without my knowledge authority. would not ac-
cept such position at this time, were | elected
profoundly grateful to those too partial friends
who have prOfered me an honor dStingu i.hed Nor
am without an ardent ambition, l confess, render
some service to my country in the present conflict for
her rights and her independence. But of duty
well as of inclination, leads quite away, hope
forever from of political debate and legislation
VICTOR G. BARRINGER.
S-The Of he will
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-15

WINTER CLOTHING AND BLANKErs.-We learn that
the State authorities have agreed supply all the
North Carolina soldiers with winter clothing blankets
&c. and that the Confederate States Government will
refund to our State the amounts expended for such
purpose The Standard thus explains the matter
"The State government therefore is in the market to
oy blankets, cloth for winter clothing hats shoes &c
Many OF our people giving literally the soldiers
In blankets clothing. socks, &c Many, however, can
make up blankets and cloth who not able give
them to the soldiers. We therefore requested to
announce that Capt. John Devereux, A O. NJ, of this
city, is authorized and anxious buy of people all
the blankets CLOTH &c. which they produce for the
soldiers at reasonable and Agents
of the Department will be appointed in every County
for the purpose of purchasing and paying for said ar
cles. We advise all persons sell such articles
except to the agents of the ,cho kocn
TO be SUCH All persons who desire send articles
clothing or blankets 20 any particular regiment or
company, for the n. c. soldiers at any point can
have them forwarded free Of expense by sending them
to Capt John Devereu1, A. Q. ~, at Raleigh"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-15

The ~ C.sCoAsr.-It viii be seen by the news in
another column that the North Carolina and GEORGIA
troops have achieved considerable victory ON our
coast oy capturing federal steamer loaded with
supplies and breaking up federal camp OF Hatteras
Island. 's' "'
We learn from good authority that the State autho,
ties have succeeded concentrating force of ahont
$4,000 men on the N. c. different points and it
is now pretty certain that if the Lnconites attempt
another landing they will be met and defeated
Gen. Hill is busy erecting Notifications He has
called upon the citizens of Craven county for one
fourth of their negro force assist in constructing
Batteries around Newbern; and he orders COL Single
tar to impress the negroes into service if they are not
furnished voluntarily That's the way to do things
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-05-31
ABoLD STROKE BY GOVERNMENT.

A MOUNTAIN OF EvGDENoE AGAINST
TRAIToRs.-At precisely 3 o'clock yesterday
afternoon, by order Of the Government, a
descent vas made by the United States Mar
shals upon every considerable telegraph Office
throughout the Free States, and the accumu-
lated dispatches Of the twelve month past
were seized The object was TO obtain evid-
ence of the operations Of the southern rebels
with their Northern accomplices, which the
confidential telegrams passing between them
could most certainly furnish. The seizures
in all the principal cities were made at preci-
sely the same time so as TO prevent the de-
struction of evidence which might have fol-
lowed the receipt Of warning from any par
tcuar point. The whole matter was man
aged with the greatest secresy and so well
planned that the project was a complete sue
cess. By this bold maneuver the Govern
ment has obtained possession OF a mass Of
manuscript evidence Of the greatest import
anco The secret operations Of the North
crn traitors are laid bare. and those who have
aided and abetted the rebellion are now COM
pletey at the mercy Of the officers Of the law.
In this city alone the dispatches in the
hands of the Federal officers amount to many
thousands, and include, Of course, nfurma-
tion in regard to the purchase OF arms, am
munition and equipments, purchase and outfit
Of vessels diplomatic and financial arrange
ments. the negotiation OF rebel loans, the pur-
chase and treachery Of army and navy officers,
the secret plans for dividing the people Of the
North, the progressive operations OF Govern
ment toward suppressing the rebellion, and
every other imaginable species Of testimony
which the " Pirates Of the Gulf would wish
kFt. Of
papers as this will require some time and
much trouble. but the work, in the hands Of
an efficient Marshal or Superintendent Of Po-
lice. will be promptly, iearlessly, and thor
oughly prosecuted-N Y Tribune 2lst.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-05-31
ITEMS

liaipe lSolaiers-At a drill in Bangor, the
captain ordered his soldiers to march over
platform towards the river, and he forgot to
order halt until one platoon had marched
overheard into the river. The whole com
pany would have marched straight in, if not
ordered otherwise.
Mary Dore Of Southvilc. Mass, sent her
only son into the army and sold her COW to
provide his outfit.
Raising He lYnd. The Southern Coniod-
eracy proposes TO buy half the cotton crop
with bonds and then sell to raise money
But suppose they can't run the blockade
what then will the cotton and bonds be good
for:
The mail agent on the Pacific railroad was
recently ducked for being a Union man
theroupon the mail was stopped. few days
suficed to fix things the leader Of the duck
ing party was punished, and the mail agent
assured Of protection. The mail was then
resumed.
The Rochester Union states that the officers
Of the army and navy were tested in refer
ence TO secession by the secessiouists) five
years ago. aud that Mr.. Buchanan knew that
the Southern officers were not reliable.
Instructions from the War Department re-
quire officers of good moral character and
sound healih-Captains not over 80 years Of
age, lieutenants not over % years, and field
officers not over As unless educated at West
Point. This gives a chance for the young
men, and promises to make vigorous army.
The Administration in view of Major An
derson's long confinement in Sumter, the ter
ribo baptism Of fire and smoke through which
he had passed and which has impaired IA
health, prohered him furlough from active
service for any length of time he might desire,
to 60 to Europe or reinyigorate his health at
home But he declined accepting it. He
said at such time as this he felt it a duty to
stand by his country in its hour Of peril and
he goes this week to his native State Of Ken
lucky to unfur the flag of the Union and the
Constitution. and to command her brave sons
who will rally around it.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-05-31
LETTER FROM FORT MONROE.

We aavc been allowed to copy the follow
ing from letter from private J, NJ. Stone,
now at Fort Monroe, to his friends in this
place;
FoRrREss MONROE, Va. May 20, 1861.
DEAR HOME: As there is gentleman leav-
ing here in the morning for Philadelphia, and
as he has kindly consented to take our letters
and mail them from there, will improve the
opportunity and write you few lines. We
are most of us enjoying good health, and are
very comfortably quar,ered outside Of the fort
in the Hygeia Hotel, building covering a.
bout ore half acre, and within five minutes
march Of the fort. We rise at five, and, form
ing in line, attend TO the calling of the roll !;
breakfast at seven; company drill from ten to
halfpast eleven; dinner at one various du-
ties till five; dress parade at six. in the fort
We have not yet been called into action, but
think that we may be soon, though it is some
what doubtful There have been several pri-
zes brought in from sea, and one or two en-
gagoments in plain sight of the fort. The
scenery in and about the fort is perfectly splen-
did. Roses, pinks, clover, and many other
| flowers are in blossom, and things in general
seem as forward here az they are in Vermont
/ in the last Of Juue or the first of July.
We had a very impressive scene here to-
day; one of the Bradford Guards was buried
with martial honors. | was not present, but
those who were say that it was the most i'm
pressive scene they ever witnessed. He died
last night, of measles terminating in typhoid
fever. He was exposed before he left home.
He was a relative Of Rev. Mr. Underwood OF
Hardwick* lie received the best Of care
from his companions and his loss will be much
felt by them
Uncle and cousin are in good hoalth and
send much love.-and SO am /, and do /.
almost wish that sisters were here TO pick up
shells but as they cannot be, shall try to
bring some home when | come. Much love
to ali. JOHN NJ. STONE.
We find among the list Of privates in the
Bradford company, the name of Benj. Under
wood. lie IS the one referred to.-Ed-
journal