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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-05-28

DEMOCRATS RIsING.-The Democrats have had
large and enthusiastic meeting at Rising Sun,
Iowa, at which the following resolutions were
unanimously passed:
Whereas, Onr happy country is plunged
into civil war unnecessarily, without effort being
made the part of the Executive of the United States
to settle the causes of difference by peaceable compro
mise, therefore
Resolved. BY the Democrats of Rising Sun and
vicinity. that we love country that in favor
of the Union it existed that opposed
to any part of Union waging against the other
part, aud favor of peaceful compromise of
present difficulties.
Resolved, That as lovers of our country and country
men, do not feel willing to take mp and shed
raernal blood unless homes are invaded.
Resolved. That will aid and assist the party
in power bring about speedy and peaceabe settle
meut of our difficulties.
Resolved, That in favor of peaceable sepa-
ration North and South rather than see our country
drenched i'll fratcrnal blood.
The Democratic Union gives the proceedings of
Democratic meeting, held in the COURT house in
the city of Ottumwa Iowa, at which the following
resolutions were unanimously passed:
Resolved, That read with utter scorn and repro
bation in the Burlington Daily Hawkeve of the Sd inst
the following: 1.-The danger is that compromises may
be adopted and the impending crisis postponed to the
future. We must with voice that shall penetrate and
inspire the Cabinet insist that slavery this con-
nen receives protection and is abSOlu ely
fined to its present limits
Resolved. That while, Democrats and patriots we
believe it to be our duty to support and maintain the
Government in every emergency yet we want Republic
cans, so-called, to distinctly understand that will
not be dragooned into the support of Abotionism in
any form.
Let these patriotic Democratic meetings be held
in every county, aud their proceedings be made
public that the wise friends OF the Union through
cut the North, may be made acquainted with the
honest feelings and purposes of the Old Guard
N. \. Day Book,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-05-28
CAVALRY.

Officers will furnish their horses and will re-
ceve forage only for horses actually kept in service
not exceeding three for Captain and for Lieu
tenant.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-05-28

Supreme Court-The Supreme Court will com
mcnce its Summer Term, in Raleigh, on Monday,
the 10th day Of June. Causes will be called as
follows:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-05-28

The AMERICAN TRACT SocIETY.-The ami
versary of this Institution was held on Wednesday
of last week. The officers were reelected.
After the usual routine of business was transac-
ted, the members formed themselves into mass
meeting to glorify the war. 1t disgusting
and dissraceful spectacle. One speaker maintained
that the war is necessary and right, and that the
apostle of war is now preferable to Tic apostle of
peace.
Another declared tina. the northern soldiers
chad felt the breath of God upon than and had
gone forth to battle in obedience TO call as grand
and solemn called martyr to the stake
or forced saint to his knees"
resolution was offered by the same speak er
prof Hitchcock of Union. \. Y. Seminary and
adopted, approrriating $4,000 to provide tracts
for the Northern soldiers.
This was very commendable proceeding, but
as the funds were contributed by the South as well
as the North, it would have been simple justice to
divide the appropriation between the soldiers from
both sections No one in this region, however,
will object to the tracts being distributed as the
resolution prescribes.-N c. Presbyterian.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-05-28

The Blockade IF Southern Ports-About
month ago, the London Telegraph made this sig
nifcant remark
"With regard to the blockade question: we have
stated that it cannot be solved by any Government
10 America, but must be left to the maritime
powers of Europe-which, acting upon the law of
selfpreservaton, must, of course, forbid all at
tempts to exclude their commerce from the ports
of the South the ruin of which, though it might
crafty the passions, would not serve the interests
of the North. SUCH policy of coercion, there
fore, would be at once short-sighted and lnefec-
tual.'
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-09-07
From Missouri.

Wheeling, Sept. There is consider
able excitement tonight in consequence
OF dispatch just received from Fairmont,
Marion county, to the Governor, stating
that large number of secess:onists have
risen in the back country, and are march
ing on to the town to burn and tear up
the railroad track. The drums are sound
ing to arms, and the streets are crowded
with people. The Governor is dispatch>
ing the Home Guard and volunteer citi-
zens to Fairmont. The rising is supposed
to be on the 29th ult. Balls Mills-on
the Osage-was burned by detachment
of federals, under Capt. Williams after a
sharp skirmish with portion of Rains
rebel troops. On Sunday evening the LIST
inst the rebels made dash on the pick
cts of Jim Lanes force at Fort Scott,
drove them in and captured sixty mules.
On Monday morning Lane marched with
his whole command-2,5 500 men-to at
tack Rains. The people in Southern Kan.
sas are hocking to Join Lane.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-09-07

The Constitution of the United States
mnst not be superseded by the law Of
necessity whatever happens. Justice
Story closes his "Commentaries on the
Constitution with patriotic appeal, in
which he says
Let the American youth never forget
that they possess a noble inheritance,
bought by tolls aud Suferings and blood
Of their ancestors, and capable, if wisely
improved and faithfully guarded, Of tran
shifting to their latest posteriry all the
substantial blessings of life, the peaceful
enjoyment Of liberty. property, religion
and independence. 1t has been
reared for Immortality, if the work of man
may justly aspire to such a title 1t may,
nevertheless, perish in an hour by the fol-
" Of corruption or negligence of its only
keeper. THE PEOPLE.
He declared his purpose to be to inspire
the rising generation with al! unguenrh,
able Mrst for liberty, and projo"nd
reverence for the Constitution and the
lniON.'
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-09-07
----S , --
STATE CONyE MENTIONS.

The Union Convention as Des Moines,
on the Goth ult., nominated n. B. BAKER.
Of Clinton, for Governor Col. DEWEY, of
Henry, for Lieut. Governor, and RuEBES
NOBLE, Of Clayton, for Supreme Judge
The Convention adopted series Of good
resolutions.
The Democratic Conventiun nominated
NEAL of Marion, for Congress. ID. O.
Finch, Of Polk county was his competitor
in the Convention, and was beaten by on
ly seven votes.
The Convention then nominated Judge
Mason, for Governor; Col. MERErr, for
Lieut. Governor, and J. NJ ELwooD, for
Judge Of the Supreme Court.
The Platform is decided improvement
on the one Of the oath ult.
The proceedings of the Convention
were not received in time for publication
in this issue, but they will appear in full
in our next.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-09-07
Pay of Volunteers.

Hon. Schuler Coltax, in his paper-the
South Bend (Ind. Register-expl plains the
recent alterations of the law in relation to
the pay of volunteers and some other mat
tiers of interest:
his raises the pay OF the volunteers
and regulars from | to Is per month
There is, in addition. an allowance for
clothing of 50 so per month, or SAL per
year, which, il not expended. is paid ir
cash to the soldier. And, at the end of
the war, 500 bounty in cash No bounty
land law has yet passed, but it is quite
certain tina, one will be passed for The
soldiers Of the war, securing to each one
Of them a home.
No law passed giving bounty of $50
to the three mon his soldiers who re enlist
for the war. At one time, it was favora-
bly, voted on in the House, bat was not
concurred in by the Senate, AID the Joint
committee of conference which settled the
disagreeing votes Of the two houses,
dropped it, on the ground that it would
make an invidious distinction in the enlist
ments for the war
Another law passed, requiring all en-
lstmcnts for the regular army. from July
lst, 1861, to December 3lst 1862 to be
Tor three years instead of five, and regu-
lars TO receive the same pay and bounty
as volunteers. After January LIST. 1868,
enlistments of regulars are to be for five
years, as heretofore.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-09-07
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SAFE CONTRA NDS.

There is reason to fear that the great
number of contrabands' who seek pro-
lection in our Forts are not all loyal
Some, without doubt, are in tie Rebel ser
vice, and act as spies They can come
aid go at pleasure and some undoubted
ly go" wiser than they ame.-Atdany
Ere. JournaL.
SO "he negro in the fence is the negro
emancipated by our arms! The spy is
the poor slave we have rescued. 1t is the
black that has defeated the cause of the
black.
What a spectacle. No slave insurrec.
tons; the great oody of negroes quiet
and at work the rest in arms, or follow
ing the camp rs servants Of the troops !;
fighting, if tail, on the side of the south,
and using the abolition sympathy of the
Northern troops for the purpose of palm.
ing themselves off as fugitiyes, and act
ing as spies.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-09-07
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The Bebels at St. Joseph

Last night several of the largest stores
N St. Joseph were vacated by their owners
and the stocks taken across the river
The rebels are proving around the city
to-day, entering stores and dwellings and
taking whatever they see that can possibly
prove OF any value to them
No train arrived at st Joseph last even
ing, and the line between there and st.
Louis being cut. it was not known whether
any left the latter place in the morning No
train left St. Joseph for the cast this morn
ing. The keoknk ID Regiment is on the
Hannibal Road between Hudson aud St.
Joseph, bound home for the purpose of
reorganization, after the late battle at
Spring eld-but nothing is known of its
exact whereabouts. Rumor says it was
in last nights train, which was delayed by
the giving way of culvert bridge which
had been tempered with. 1t had not ar.
rived in St. Joseph, nor was any definite
intelligence from it received at the time of
our going to press.
There is no available force at Fort Leav.
enworth which can be spared from the
defence of that post Kansas City, too,
is also threatened aud no troops can be
spared from tina. quarter.
The Rebels now have possession Of both
ends of the Hannibal Road Daily Ne
braskian, Sd inst
SENATOR CRIT.ENpEN AND HIS SoSs.--
Senator Crittenden parsed through the
city last night en- route to his home in
Kentucky. The venerable Senator is be-
coming every day more and more con-
WINGED of the ne cessity of maintaining the
Union, and is prepared to make any sac,
rihce almost to maintain its integrity. BY
the way, there is an erroneous impression
abroad with relation to the course of Mr.
Crittenden's sons in the present crisis
both of whom, it is said, have joined the
rebels This Is not so One of Mr.. C's
sons who was stationed with the army in
Texas, has resigned his commission but
he has not joined the Secessionists The
other still retains his commission in the
United States service, and those who know
him. have never had his loyalty in ques.
tion.--IHtsbury Chronicle.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-09-07

Washington. Sept lst-A gentleman
connected with the Naval Expedition,
says the forces were landed and drawn up
that there we're only 3l9 men under Col
Max. Weber, of the 10th, N. Y. A, thi.
time the wind raised little and it was
found impossible to land troops. They
proceeded up the beach capturing one
brass field piece and one horse The
force then advanced to Fort Clark, which
had been evacuated, but they were com
PEELED TO retjrr owing 20 the shells OF the
fleet falling therein, they marched back
to the place of landing and there bia
vouked for the night. Early next morn.
Ing they returned and the fleet commenced
bombarding the second Fort which soon
displayed The white flag. When the Fort
was entered by our troops, our officers
were conducted 20 the tent of Com Bar
ron, who was II command Of he !orcesi
The Commodore placed in the hands Of
Lieut. Weigel the following proposition
which was Immediately carried to General
Butler. MEMoRANprM-Fiag Officer Saml
Barton, c. s. A. offers to surrender Fort
Hatteras with all the arms and munitions
of war, the officers allowed to 60 out with
side arms and men without arms to retire.
(Sisnei) SAMUEL BARRON,
Com. Nav Detenses Of Va & NC.
Fort Hatteras. Aug. 29.-The following
reply was dispatched by Capt Crosby, L.
). n, and Lieut.. Weigel:
MEMoRANpvM.--Gen b. +. Butler. Ma
jor General Commanding. In reply to
the communication of Samuel Barron,
commanding the force at Fort Iiatteras,
cannot admit the proposed terms The
terms offered are these: Full capitulation
of the officers and men, to be treated as
prisoners Of war. No other terms admis.
sable. Commander officers to meet on
board the Flag ship Minnesota to arrange
details.
On the reception Of this the Commander
called n council of war Of his field officers,
and accepted the terms offered and pro-
deed to the Flag Ship to arrange details,
after which the prisoners were placed on
board the Flag Ship aud the Stars and
Stripes hoistcd.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-09-07

Several families passed through here,
to-day, hailing from the extreme Western
settlements of Kansas, on the Republican
Fork. They brought their household goods
and stock along, and, according to their
account, had left in consequence Of Indian
troubles. They report that several fami-
lies in that section have been massacred,
and all the settlers notified that unless
they leave, they will be scalped They
report 5000 Indians in the vicinity, and
that there is general stampede Of settler.
from there.
We are unable to say how much exag.
geration there is in the above, but doubt
not it has some foundation; for these re
ported Indian troubles are becoming too
numerous and well authenticated to dis
credit them entirely. 1t is time the In
dian tribes in Kansas were looked to, and
a stringent policy adopted. 1t is time a
regiment of Home Guards were forming
and ten additional regiments should be
sent on the border, to annihiiate the hos.
tile Indians, and the emmissaries who
are melting them to mischief There is
no use In mlncing matters. The Indians
have sense enough to know what favors
they are receiving from the Government ;
that they have entered into solemn trea-
ties Of peace and ami,y and they have
experienced the leniency Of Government
in former short comings. If, in the face
Of all this, they permit themselves to be
again drawn into murder and pillage, their
case should be settled for all future time
"A swift war of determination should be
waged against them KANSAS Chief.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-09-07
THE NEWS.

The rebel troops, it is said have de-
manded $4,000 worth of provisions and
clothing from the merchants of St. Joseph.
Official dispatches from the East In
dies state that the flag officer has received
the orders of the Navy Department for
the immediate return of the Squadron to
the United States.
"A new army order to suppress the
publication Of Objectionable news, will be
issued, and under the provisions, Gen.
Dix will take measures against the seces
sion papers in Baltimore.
1t appears from the African sqad
ron that the secessonis's have been send
ing circulars to naval officers Of Southern
birth, holding out inducements to leave
the L. S. service and join that of the dis
unionists with equal rank
The Great Eastern was expected to
take more troops to Canada.
The deficiency in the wheat crop
was generally admitted in France.
-The reactionists are everywhere
beaten in Italy.
Tx Minister Preston in addressing
the people at pin nc in Lexington, Ky,
few days since, favored neutrality and
peace for Kentucky, but did not believe
she could preserve either, and if not, the
sooner she went with the South the better.
"A special dispatch to the New York
Times says Gen. Scott expressed the opin,
ion that the rebels must make an attack
on our lines atan early day.
Secretaries Blair and Cameron have
signitied their intention to remove every
person from their departments against
whom a charge of disloyalty may be
brought by the Investigating committee.
The rebel forces in Virginia are es-
,imated at 100000 men, and the force on
the Potomac alone at $50 900.
The rebels are determined to get
Maryland in their possession, and believe
that win insure their intimate possession
of Washington.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-09-07
STATE NE WS.

the Baptist Ministerial conference
held an interesting meeting at West Union,
week before last A goodly delegation of
clergymen and large number of laymen
we're in attendance.
The Muscatine Journal says that the
Executive Committee of the Muscatine
county Agricultural Society has resolved
not to bold Fair this year, owing to the
disturbed condition Of the country.
The Iowa county Agricultural Fair
will be held at Williamsburg on the Sd
and 4th of Oclober. The Fair in Jackson
county will be held at Andrew on the 18th,
10Th and Goth of September
A man by the name of McManns, says
the Knoxville Standard, was drowned
last week in the Des Mones river, while
SEEMING for fish. lie took the cramp, and
although a number of persons went to his
rescue he could not be saved.
We learn form the Muscatine Journal
that on Thursday night ten or dozen hor
ses were stolen from the neighborhood of
Ononwa, Louisa county A party of men
who landed from a steamboat at Port
Louisa are suspected as the thieves It's
supposed they are making for St. Louis
with the horses. A number of men have
gone in pursuit Ct them
"A man was in Cedar Falls the fore
part OF last week, claiming to have been
wounded in the Bull Run battle in which
he was member of the Sixth Massachu-
sctts Regiment. The Gazette doubts the
authenticity of the story, but feels con-
iident that if Wa not in the battle of Bull
Run, he was most certainly in liquor.
The Davenport Ga<ete Of Friday
says Just before the Washington Greys
left their home yesterday morning on the
cars, one OF the company, named Morton.
shot hin. through the Eeart with re-
volver lie was supposed to have been
partially crazy, and under the influence of
liquor at the time
The Taylor county Trjbunc learns
that there is great apprehension Of trouble
from the rebels in Nodaway county. Mo.
a number of military companies in the
northern portion of tina, county have been
called to Mary,vIlc, where fight is ex.
pected.
The 10th Annual Fair Of the Lee
county Agricultural Society will be held
at West Point, on the ID, Sd and 9Th of
October.
-Rev. J. lrevis of Davenport was
robbed OF 50, 100, last Monday night His
house was entered during the night and
small box containing the above amount
and some valuable papers ;rae tad-
We learn. says the Magnolia Repub.
Hcan, that the people in this vicinity are
losing a great deal of stock by the Dry
Murraln. 1t appears to be mostly con.
fined, thus far, to calves and warnings -
This disease, as yet, has baiflDd all medi
cal treatment. A friend at or elbow. an
extensive farmer, says that good proven
tive is plenty of water and salt with an
occasional dose of saltpetre. Sensible
thing surely; try it, We who have stock
afflicted
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-09-07
Not Who struck Billy Patterson.

DR.. Russell struck the blow but the
question is who is hit? The following
mysterious paragraph appears in Mr.. Rus.
sells las. letter to the London Times:
"lndsed, one may form some notion Of
the condition OF the public mind by OBJ
serving that journals conducted arowediy
by men Of d'syracetM personal character
the be whtpped and be-kicked and IN.
recognized pariahs Of society IN Nem York
are nevertheless, in the very midst IF
repulse and defeat, permitted to indulge
In ridiculouy rhodomontade towards the
nations Of Europe, and to move our laugh
ter by impotenty malignant attacks on
"our rotten old monarchy" while the
st ones of their bran new Republic are
tumbling about their ears
Tie Now York editors are casting about
to see who bears the name of :. Pariah.'
DR.. Rsssell's fling at Young America has
some point to it, but we believe our Liber-
ty tree will survive this sudden tornado,
when all the deeper will its roots strike
down, and all the more cree. will it rear
its grand OLD trunk. prepared to resist the
storms of ages. This is the first serious
gale it has encountered, and though it
bends fearluly, and its fiut,erins limbs
stream out horizontally, almost sweeping
the ground, vet we believe the storm will
pass and it will again stand proudly erect,
to shelter the fugitives from crumbling
oriental dynasty.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-09-07
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A FACT.

1t is noteworthy fact, which is attrac.
ting considerable attention among intelli.
gent men, that the best supporters Of the
government at the present time are those
who fought most vehemently against it six
months ago. The Democratic party OPP
posed the Republicans when they were
struggling for power, because they regard
ed their aims as sectional They now
support the government in its efforts to
crush out asectonal rebellion, and oppose
those sectionalists who, after helping to
elect President Lincoln, now desert him,
because he is not sufficiently sectional to
suit t.em
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-09-07

The Syracuse Journal says it can under.
stand why the troops ran away at Manas-
sss, since it is assured the great majority
OF them are Democrats.
We find the above going the rounds of
the papers. We think the hit an unfortu.
nate one. 1t leaves the way open for .
full and most damaging retort. 1t is the
spirit manifested in such silly things as
the above, that is making semi opponents
Of tie war. and advocates Of "peace on
a.y terms
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-09-07

PUBLICATIONS made and remittel at current
~ rates of exchange; Bills Of EXCHANGE Urcur.
rent Money and Coin bought md sold: De, nsit, re-
ccir"d and Money invested; Drafts for Sale on any
Country in Europe.
Reliable Insurance effected against Loss or Dam
age by Fire.
Particular attention given to the PAYMENT O
Taxes in any County in Iowa.
Real Estate bought and sold; Land Warrants 10.
Gated.
"erefer to the following parties with whom We
have done business:
Park Bank, Ny.
D. III. Arnold, Esq, Pres't Mercantile Bank n. Y.
Messrs. knauth Nachod Kunue, Bankers. n. Y.
- Chas Camblos Co., Bankers, PhiIadelpbis.
-" W. Barksdale Co, Bnks, St. Louis, Mo.
Messrs. Clark Bros. Co., Bankers, St. Louis, Mo.
Geo H. Harding Esq, President of Union Bxnt,
St. Louis. Mo.
20. Adams, Esq, Banker, Chicago, III.
f. Partridge, Esq, 90 Seneca Falls, NY.
G. W; Norton, Esq, President Southern Bank, 0
Kentucky, Russellville, Ky.
1.G. Lash. Esq. Salem, N. C.
y. Dumont, Esq, Indianapolis, Indiana.
Hon. VIM. Montgomery. VI. C., Washington Pa.
7. II. Walker Esq. salem \. Y.
Messrs. Easey Willing ham. Halifax C. NV
Markell, barrow { Co, Bankers, Dubuque, To-
Narklot C"rhin, g Davenport, 10.
Sioux City. Sept 9th, 1850.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1861-09-07

OFFICE OF PRovosr MARSHAL, !
St Louis, Aug. so, 1861.

" IVUIs, mug nV, IoOl'
All persons are reremp'oriIy forbidden
to pass beyond the limits of the city and
county of St. Louis wthou. first obtaining
a special permit from this office III Fer
~ boats and Railroad officers and agents
and all other carriers of passengers are
hereby forbidden to sell or transfer any
tickets emitting the holder to go beyond
the limits Of this county to any person, or
to carry or allow to ha carried, any persen
exhibiting permit from this Office.
Signed. J. McKINSTRY,
Maj L. S. A., Provost Marshal