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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
FOREIGNERS IN THE NORTHERN
SERVICE.

The heavy foreign element in the Northern ar
mics is one Of the most noticeable features of their
military organization. The Irish and German
soldiers are their main reliance and make, no doubt,
their best soldiers. The masses of the people are
we'll content to let their battles be fought by for
eigners but if any victories are achieved, will
not be slow to claim all the glory for themselves
When the contest is closed, it remains to be
what will be the result in the North of converting
the whole foreign population into soldiers whilst
the native masses remain unframed in the arts of
war.
The people Of the U. States were wont in former
times to fclicitate themselves with the idea that
America separated from the Old World by three
thousand miles of salt water, impregnable
against all Europe 1t never entered into the i'm
aginaton of statesmen or philosophers that the
peaceful introduction Of European population
would accomplish that which open war could nev-
er have effected, and that they who found in our
country refuge from despotism would become
themselves the instruments Of subverting liberty
in America. Yet, with the exception of the adopt
ed citizens of the South, this extraordinary and
unnatural spectacle is exhibited to the world but,
happily its disastrous consequences will only be
felt by that section which in arming foreigners
against the South has committed suicide upon
itsclf.-Richmond Dispatch.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
LOYALTY OF THE JEWS.

correspondent of the New Orleans Crescent,
writing from the Acqua Greek section of Virginia,
thus refers to the loyalty of the Hebrews towards
the South:
[ am not sufficiently acquainted with the history
OF the Jews in the United States to authorize me
to chronicle the unanimity for the Hebrews in
favor of the South, and the patriotism evinced
by them IN our common struggle, even remark
able But such is the fact; | am aware that they
always take the lead in commerce. have learned
that III modern times they fought bravely and
with desperation in Warsaw and Cracow, and the
Old Testament establishes the fact that they were
formerly warke people, and the present struggle
demonstrates that they have good deal of the
old leaven still in them. They can be found in
considerable numbers in the army Of Virginia;
scarce regiment but can number from twenty to
fifty OF them in its ranks, more or less, and are
well regarded by their off GERS as cleanly, cheerful
and active soldiers. Among the 1900 Federal
prisoners confined in Richmond every nationality
is represented except the Israeltes. There is no
Jew among them. Besides men, they have con-
tTbuted money to the cause, and with sparin g
hand at that. Those residing without the Con-
tederate States with to man. The Jews
of Chatham street, New York, and of Harrison
streets, Baltimore, arc under the surveillance of
the Federal detectives They are believed to be
dlsloya to the Lincoln government, and are sus-
pected of furnishing material aid to the rebels
Richmond is full of merchandise declared con-
traband by Secretary Seward, and every day
brings fresh arrivals. Pistols, swords, belts but
tons, gold lace, uniform trimmings, blankets, east
net, cassimeres, shoes and WOODEN socks are being
received every few days and it is no secret where
they come from and who brings them; and the
prices charged for these indispensable articles
now half as exorbitant and unreasonable as those
charged by Christian spectators in pork, bacon,
flour and coffee, for the support of our gallant
soldiers. The Jew adops trade for livelihood,
and never ventures in general way, in specua-
ton. The most puritanical, straight-laced Chris
tian can be induced to venture his money when
large profits and rapid realization are made ap-
parent to him, anG generally selects the wants
and mstortunes of his feow-man as the most
promising field for his experiment.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01

CUTTING IT SHoRT.--A certain barber of our
town, says an exchange, having great gift of CAB,
used to amuse his customers with his long yarns,
while he went through his functions on their
heads and faces. One day al old codger came in,
took his seat, ordered a shave and his hair cut.
The barber went to work and began at the same
time one of his long stories, to the little dis
satisfaction of the old gentleman, who, becoming
irritated at the barber, said, cut it short 'Yes,
old gent again ordered, 'cut it short, say, cut it
short? Yes, sir clipping away, and Cabling
the faster. Cut it short, sayv says the gent.
Yes, sir, says the barber going with his story.
Will you cut it short, blast you? bawls the old
gent, in rage. Cant SIR says the barber, for
if you look in the glass, you'll see I've cut 1t all
ofN
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
S75 REWAR II ID.

RUNAWAY from where we had them hiref near
Chester, in June last three negro men, VIZ: Bill,
Giles and Henry.
Bill and Giles bought the l4th of last November
at the estate sale of Ed. Leach, Broad River, in
York District. They being brothers atld having rela
tions in the neighborhood where we purchased them
it is more than likely they have made their way back
to their old neighbOrhood.
Bill is about 26 years old, get inches high, will
weigh $50 or pounds; is very black rather sharp
faced. speaks quick when sroken to.
Giles his brother, is about "A years old: feet 3
inches high; will weigh 100 lbs, is very black, and
walks with his head up and feet turned out in front
Henry, we purch&sed Jan. l, of Col G. Rives on the
Catawba river lie is % years old, well set feet
inches high, ard will weigh rs pounds; has heavy
brow and spets slowly has some character as run
away. Ma go Charleston or Washington city, 1t IS
hard telIiag where he will go he is gentleman of
travel.
They all ran off about the same time.
We will pay SO reward for the men; or $50
niece for either of them delivered in any Jail that we
can get Them These boys may attempt to make their
way North some others from this place have al
tempted. Pride DCNoNAhl'
Chester, s. c, July 80, 1851 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
Dissolution.

The firm of FULLINGS, SPRINGS & CO. was dis
solved by limitation the lst January, 1861.
The business will be continued under the name and
style of FULLINGS SPRINGS, and they hope by
integrity and str ct attention to business merit the
same patronage heretofore literally bestowed by their
numerous friends and customers.
The present financial crisis and the uncertainty of
business for the future compel to shorten time
of credit from twelve to six months to prompt paying
customers-none others need ask it.
All persons indebted to the old firm of Fullings,
Springs Co., must come forward and make immediate
settlement as 1t is absolutely necessary that the bus
be speedily closed up "a word to the wise is sut
cient." Jan Is, 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01

GIFT TO THE CONFEDERATE STATEs-Ten
hogsheads of very fine Tobacco, the Gift of E. H.
Cheat, of North Carolina, to the Government of
the Confederate States of America were recently
transported over the Richmond and Petersburg
Railroad. The tobacco alluded to is consigned to
one of the Richmond warehouses, and will be sold
in due time for the benefit of the parties in interest
When Governmnt is sustained by all the people,
there is little danger of conquerng it. Every
indication demonstrates that all of our people are
determined to sustain the integrity Of the "Stars
and Bars "-Itchn8ond E.caniner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01

E95~ We have been shown the proceedings of a
planters meeting in West Baton Rouge parish in
Louisiana, in which we have presented striking
testimony of the confidence and iberality of the
planting interest towards the Confederate States
Government. In this single meeting about 200
hogsheads of sugar and 800 barrels of molasses
were at once subscribed to the aid of the Govern
ment. The planters of Baton Rogue also organiz-
ed themselves into confederate League" pledg-
ing their support to the Government. This incl
dent, in single parish, furnishes striking in
stance the accord and iberality existing between
the planters and the Government.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
From the Salisbury Watchman.
COUGH EDY.
PLEASANT RETREAT, N. c., !
Sent. Ii. 1861. (

PLEAsANT NETKEAT, N. c,
Sept. 13, 1861.
Mr. Editor: Having had bad cough for long
time, and finding no relief from many things,
quite intelligent old lady recommended the fol-
lowing, which effectually put an end to my cough.
send you the receipt, if you think it worthy, let
your many readers have it, and old Abe can keep
his at home:
Elicumpain, 6 or; Comfrey 9 o., Hoarhound,
of water until reduced to pint-strain-add one
pint of honey, one of strong apple vinegar and
little Alum. boil this to one pint.
l used it freely-kept it by my bed and used it
whenever | coughed; when warm from exercise |
thought it most effective
Yours respectfully,
s. w M
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01

THE MARION OF THE Missouri WAR-By
universal consent, Gen. jeff Thompson is the
Marion Of the Missouri war. He is followed by an
army without shoes or hats, and with coats and
pants curtaed Of their fair proportions, but who
can whip, with ease, double the number of Hes
slams who may dare to encounter them. They
are a breed Of warriors the like of which never
was seen. A few hundred of them are holding
Southwestern Missouri against Fremount and all
his host. The response Of Gen. jeff. to Fremont s
proclamation is model document Napoleon
never excelled it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
TREATMENT OF PRISONERS AT FIT.
LAFAYETTE.

The following, from the New York Post, will
give idea of the treatment of the prisoners con-
fined in Fort Lafayette:
A day or two since gentleman of this city went
down to Fort Hamilton, with note from an off
cia source asking the Colonel 'if his duties would
permit, to allow the bearer to visit Mr. ---,' one
of the most distinguished guests Of the nation at
Fort Lafayette.
The Colonel knew his guest to be as loyal as
need be, read the note and then said:
My dear sir would give twenty dollars to see
Mr. myself. He was formerly an old and
esteemed friend of mine, and [ should be delight
ed to pass an hour with him; but my official posi-
ton and my orders forbid such an interview. The
only communication | have had with him has been
through one of my officers. Only yesterday his
sister came here with priest and begged permis-
sion to see him. The family is Catholic, and
am Catholic myself, but | was obliged to refuse
their application No one, excepting the proper
officers in charge, can have any intercourse with
my prisoners.
Just then the mail from the city was brought
into Colonel Burkes office. There were 20 or 80
letters addressed to the prisoners Colonel Burke
looked over them and picked out one. "There is
letter for Mr. --, and l know the hand
which addressed it; the letter is from his sister,
but | cannot send it in to him. AS you know the
family, you may open and read it. [ shall be
obliged to, as | open all letters which come to or
from the prisoners. Their family letters [ glance
at and if there is anything important to commu-
ncate, the purport of the letter is sent to the per-
son to whom it is addressed My orders, with re-
gard to the prisoners, are very strict, and | obey
them,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01

FUNNY LETTER FROM MANASSAS. p.
Pryor, Esq: of Mississippi, who was in the great
battle Of July 2lst furnishes tne Memphis Ap-
peal with the following letter, which was found in
the baversack of dead Yankee on the field of
Manassas after the hegira of the Grand Army, it
having been evidently from an impatient Yankee
girl to her martial sweetheart:
Dear Bill: | want you to come back home as
quick as ever you get off, and we will get
married the first night after you arrive. | wish
you was at home now, and | had one arm around
your neck and you had both yours around mine,
what glorious squeeze we'd havel
Alas! says Pryor, poor Bill will return more
to his anxious, ardent lady-fove With two thou
sand others of his deluded comrades, he sleeps
quietly beneath the sod of Manassas.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
CantKell'S Practice.

During my absence in the Military service of this
State in Virginia. subscribers and others desiring
les of the above work, obtain them of Mrs Cant
WELL Raleigh
All persons indebted to me- by note or otherwise are
requested to pay her. will hold her receipt good.
Price of single copies of the above $500 deduc-
tion will be made to those who buy to sell again
EDWARD CANTWELL.
Camp Norfolk, July 80 1861
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
Hardware!! Hardware! !!
A, 4. N. NJ, TAYLOR

ID ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the pub
- lie generally, that he has added to his extensive
stock of Stoves and Tin Ware, large and complete
stock of Hardware, consisting in part as follows:
Carpenters Tools.
Circular mill, crosscut hand, ripper, pannel, prun-
ing, grating tennon back, compass, webb, and butch
er SAWS; Braces and bits, Draw Knives, Chisses,
Augers, Gimlets Hammers, Hatchets, and Axes; Brick
plasering, and pointing Trowels; Sawsetters, Screw
plates, Stocks and dies, Planes of all kinds Spoke
shaves Steeblade bevel and try Squares Spirit Levels
Pocket Levels Spirit level Vials Boring machines,
Gougers and in fact everything a mechanic wants, in
great variety and at very low prices, at TAYLOR'S
Hardware Store and Tnware Depot, opposite the Man.
sion House. Charlotte, N. G.
May 20, 1860. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01

A LIE OUT-McD Dowell, in his official report
of the battle of Manassas Plains, assesses his
killed at 48l The New York papers have been
publishing lists of the killed at that BATTLE and
enunerating not more than half the regiments
engaged. have already published the names of 8IS
killed. Cameron, the Yankee Secretary of War,
in a speech made to some of the Pennsylvania
Regiments near Arlington, last week, said that
700 of his Yankee brethren were made to bite the
dust at Manassas. A lie has evidently been told
by some of these Yankee authorities, probably
it would be but the truth say, that all have ied
for it is well known that the killed on the Yankee
side at Manassas was nearer 1000 than any other
figure.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01

State of North Cdr0lina-Neck2eaJurq countv
Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-July Term. 1861
Charles II Newbold vs. The Mecklenburg Gold and Cop
per Company Original Attachment
1t appearing the satisfaction of the Court that the de-
PENDANTS inhabitants of this State it is therefore
derd by the that publication be made in the
Democrat for six successive weeks notifying said de-
PENDANTS to be and appear before the Justices of the Court
of Pleas and Quarter Sessions at the next Court be
held for said county the Court House in Charlotte on
the 4h Monday OF October next then and there plead
demur, Judgment pro confesso will be
ed against them.
Witness, w Reid clerk of said Court, at office the
4h Monday of July 1861 and in the 86th year of Amer
lean Independence. w. X. REID, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
Carpenters Tools.
Blacksmith's Tools.

Such Bellows, Anvils, Vices, hand and slide Ham
mers Butresscs Farriers Knives, Screwplates Stocks
and dies Backsmhs Pincers and Tongs, Raspers and
Files of every kind Cut horseshoe and clinch Nails,
Borax; Iron of all sizes both of northern and country
manufacture; cast plow, blister and spring Steel; &c.
for sale very cheap at
TAYLOR'S, opposite the Mansion House,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
North Carolina
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.

This Company, the oldest and most reliable in the
State, nsures white persons for term of years or
during continuance of life moderate terms Slaves
insured. for five years, for two-thirds of their
market value. For insurance apply to
THOS. w. DEWEY, Agt.,
Jan s, 1861 ly at Branch Bank n C.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
PARTICULAR NOTICE.

All nersons having unsettled accounts the Books
of OATES 4 WILLIAMS, must come forward before
the first of September next and settle by cash or note
or they will find their accounts in the hands OF an o
Ger for collection. -, ,,,,,urr'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
MONTAMOENA FEMALE SEMINARY,

MOUNT PLEASANT C4B4RRUS COUNTT, N. G..
The exercises of this School will be resumed the
goth of August.
RATES PER SESSION:
Board (including washing and fuel) $40 90
English course, from S. 90 to Is 90
Music on the Piano. Meodeon or Guitar, 20 90
Languages, each, 90
Drawing or Painting, 10 90
Vocal Music, 90
Embroidery, 90
Other ornamentals reasonable
TERMS:
Half of all the expenses, board and tuition must be
paid in advance and the remainder at the close of the
Session.
Pupils who board in the Seminary viii not be per
mitted to make store accounts.
For further information address
L. G. HEILIG.
August l3, 1861 23m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
NOTICE..

All persons in Meckenburg county having in his or
her possession Arms accOutrements belonging to the
State and in the actual of any volunteer
pany of the State hereby notified to deliver them
to " W Grier, Sheriff of said county otherwise the
penalty of the law will be enforced against them This
notice is given by the authority of his Excelency the
Governor. No will be taken.
W. r. MYERS,
Aug 9th. Acting Solicitor for Mecklenburg
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
TAX NOTICE.

Delinquent taxpayers in the town of Charlotte are
hereby notified that they must pay up within the
days This notice is final the money must be collect
ed. M. w. Robson,
Sept 10, 1861 At Town Marshal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
Charlotte e. 8. C. Railroad.


CHARLOTTE, \. c.,
Would inform the public generally and the citizens of
Mecklenburg particularly, that he has resumed the
Practice of DENTISTRY and may be found his old
stand. He is prepared set Artificial Teeth on Gold,
Silver, Vulcanite, the Cheopastic process, as
patients may DESIRE and fill Teeth with Cold Tin,
Amagam or Os Artificial.
He is also prepared to perform any operation belong
ing Dsatisry and need say that he will be pleas
ed wait upon any of his old friends friends
you may take that for granted.
February s. 1861 3m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
NOTICE..

Taken up and committed to the Jail of Mecklenburg
county on the 8th day of September, 1860, Negro
boy about 90 years of age, (black about feet
or inches high He says his name is JIM and that
he belongs John Worthy of CASTOR county, that his
master moved to Texas early last Spring, at which
time he ran away from him. Jim appears very dull:
can scarcely communicate anything about his master
or home with any intelligence. He has scar on his
right fore finger, made by cutting knife. The owner
is requested to forward, prove property pay ex
pense. and take said boy away, otherwise he will be
disposed of according to law.
Oct. 9, 1860 if W. W. GRIER, Sheriff.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
N OFFICE.

S. P. ALEXANDER is my authorized Agent All
persons having business with will transact it with
him. I. II. BREM.
Aug 6, 1861 if
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Hardware Store, opposite Mansion House
Agricultural Implements Of all kinds.
Straw Cutters, Corn Shelters, Plows Hoes, Shoyes,
Spades Forks, Axes, Picks Mattocks, Grubbng Hoes,
Trace Chains, Wagon Chains, Log Chains, Pruning
and Hedge Shears, Pruning and budding Knives, gar
den Hoes and Rakes with handles Grain Cradles grain,
grass and brier Scythes, Bush Hooks, Wagon boxes:
Hollow ware; such potts. and lids, skillits sp
ders and kettles Cauldrons from 90 to l2O
gallons cac Iron and brass Preserving Kettles, Sheep
Shears, &c, at TAYLOR'S Hardware Depot, opposite
the Mansion House.
Tin and Japanned Ware,
large assortment; Block Tin, Block Zinc Tin Plate
Babbit metal, &c.
Stoves, the largest Stock of all sizes, at
TAYLORS Hardware, Stove and
Tin Depot. opposite Mansion House
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01

PAY OF OFFIcERs-The Richmond Enquirer
states that the pay of the officers of the Northern
volunteer army averages less than half that of the
officers of the Southern volunteer army. A Lin
coin Colonel receives less pay than Confederate
1st Lieutenant.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
Ludlow's Celebrated self-s Sealing

Cans, Of all the different sizes, at TA1LOR'S
Hardware Store, opposite Mansion House
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-02-09

REMARKABLE FAcT.-Thc iayaf1er Christ
mas hast Il lady in this city became mother
TO a fine and healthy girl child. There is
nothing startling in this Fact, nor caIcula-
ted to exrite comment. AS usual. mother
and child did wVll, aud progressed in health
and strength. But two weeks .f;erwar,l
the same lady WAS again the mother of a
child, a fihesboy, 'whoifs znlso tiourishinp.
as welihs the dOnbtly- taxed mother. This
circumstance, although of extreme rarity,
being probably the second well.ascertni6-
ed case of the kind in the United States.
occurred before, and is accounted for .upoo
cleRrly-sscertained physical grounds
San FFGHeiSeO Herald.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1861-02-09
potdus 1ss5s2 1sBs2 g g

Upwards OF 9I3,OOO,oOO
OF LossSs hnEo been paid by rho iEtua Insurance Co
tnthe past II years.
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IN S u r "a NOE .
Assets, January 1, 1890.

The INCOME Of tlis Company Is DOUBLE that
any other Pire Insurance Corporation in the
United States.
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Hearly Advertising on reasonable terms aeeor.
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All AlladvertisementsfrU from transient persons or strnnc
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business Cards not exceedin fire lines Gin Tppy ,;as
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VIII be counted less than squnre.
The privilege OF Annual Adyertisfn, is limited 10
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cases nj full rates. So ~ "a -
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