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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29
OUARTERMASTER'S OFFICE, |
1

Any person or persons who may. be desirous OF
taking contracts for making Clothes for the Army of
North Carolina can obtain terms &c, application
at this office Goods will be issued to any responsible
narties in quantities sufficient to ciothe single Com
nanes-which can be made up in their own neighbor-
hoods and the money will be paid the parties re-
ceiving the Goods the of the manufactured
articles Parties may furnish the Cloth which will be
paid for by the STATE J. DEF ERkUA A. NJ.
October s, 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

NORTH CAROLINA STATE HOSPITAL IN PETERS
BURG.-This large building, capable of accommo-
dating 25O to 800 sick, is so nearly finished that
about dozen of Col Ransom's Cavalry regiment
received in it on Friday last, 1t is said to be
the most convenient institution of the kind in the
South. 1t will be under the general management
and supervision of the Governor of North Carolina
and the Surgeon General of the State, Dr. Chas
f. Johnston. The immediate attendants are:
Peter T. Hines, Principal Surgeon, Harvey
L. Hines, and f. NJ. Henderson. Assistant Sur
geons
Mrs. G G. Kennedy has been appointed matron,
to be aided by two assistants.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29
MANY CHARMS, BUT NO LOVER.

The following lines were suggested by the pa
rlotic declaration Of young lady, that the great
st sacrifice she could make for her country wa
o consent for ali the men to go to the war an
herself to live an old maid
Not lover yet have I,
AT my feet to sit and sigh
For one smile
Yet they've said that I was fair,
And my cheeks like roses were,
All the while.
L have eyes OF melting blue,
And warmer heart and true
Ne'er Cupid taught.
SO L really can't divine
Why this taper hand of mine
Ne'er is sought.
Yet for song of every bird
Answering note is always heard
Far above
Though his face | never may see,
Well L know there's made for me
One to love.
If the truth must now be told,
| am growing rather old,
Waiting here;
And when next you gaze on me
Gone the roses all will be,
Much | fear.
In the happy days gone by,
i eli was heard the fierce war cry,
Sounding wide,
I did hope my love would come,
Taking me to heart and home,
Happy bride
Now, to meet the invading foe,
Eagerly I'd bid him go,
Flowers to take
Should he fall, resigned am L,
Maid to live, maiden die,
For his sake.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29
CantWClI's Practice.

During my absence in The Military service of this
State in Virginia. subscribers and others desiring cop
les of the above work, obtain them of Mrs Can't
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 a deduc-
tion will be made to those who buy sell again.
EDWARD CANTWELL.
Camp Norfolk July 30 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.
Raleigh, Oct Sd, l86l.
In pursuance of the power given me by the 10Th
section of the Constitution and by and with the ad-
vice of the Council of State, do hereby prohibit the
expectation beyond the limits of this State, OF all
bacon pork beef leather mems shoes, wOolen goods.
ieans Idscys and banketsexcept throng the orders
of the proper officers of the Confederate Government,
or of the State Government
The order of the 18th ult. is hereby revoked. The
Adiutant General is directed employ all necessary
means carry into full effect this order
the city of Raleigh. this Sra day of October,
A. D. 1851 HENRY 7. CLARK,
Oct It Governor Ex-ofcio.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

The subscriber is prepared to purchase the new
crop of Wheat at the highest market price. Farmers
will find it to their advantage to call at the CHAR
LOTTE STEAM MILLS before selling.
Jany /, 1861 if JNO. WILKES.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

IMPORTS AT New YoRK-A late number Of
the n Y Herald puts down the imports at that
place for the week at s600,O00. For the CORES
pondug week last year they were over s3, 10000,
or five times as large as they now. These fig
ures tell woful tale fey the "mghty North"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

DISHONEST SPEcULATToN.-The practice Of
buying up articles of prime importance, such as
WOODEN goods, provisions, coffee, sugar, salt,
medicines, &c. &c, for the purpose of selling again
at immensely enhanced prices, has, ws observe,
called forth energetic remonstrances from the
highest authorities in many of our States. The
Governors of North Carolina, Alabama, Louisiana,
and Tennessee have considered the subject worthy
of official attention, aud expressed, accordingly,
their indignation in public messagss.-Rich.En.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29
Ill Z EHaES.

have on hand and constantly receiving
large quantities Of Hides, which l will exchange for
Leather.
S. N. HOWELL,
October s, 1861 Gt-pd Charlotte, n C.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29
N 4 E'sC

Takct up and committed to the Jail of Mecklenburg
county, on the 8th day of September, 1860 Negro
boy about Is years of age (black) about feet
or inch.s high. He says his name is JIM and that
he belongs to John Worthy Of CASTOR county that his
master m,ved Texas early last Spring, at which
time he ran away from him. Jim appears very dull:
can scarccv communicate anything about his master
or home With anv intelligence He has a on his
right fore iii GER made by cutting knife. The owner
is rcqucsted o forward, prove property pay e1
pcnscs and take said boy away otherwise he will be
diSposcd of aCcoiding to law
Oct. Q 1860 If W. W. GRIER, Sheriff.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29
Carpenters' Tools.
BIaCkSmith's Tools.

Such as Bellows, Anvils Vices, hand and slide Ham
mcrs Buresscs Farriers Knives Screw plates, Stocks
and dies BlacksmithS Pincers and Tongs RasFers and
Files of every kind, Cut horseshoe and cnch Nails,
BoraX iron of all sizes both of northern and country
manufactures cast. pow blister and spring Steel &C,
for salt very cheap at
TAILOR,S. opposite the Mansion House:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

Rg~ \ dispatch from Richmond dated the goth
says sOne federal vessel was burnt the Poto-
mac yesterday, and two to-day, by hot SHOT from
our batteries near Evansport.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29
North Carolina
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.

This Company, the oldest and most reliable in the
State, insures white persons for of years or
during continuance Of life on moderate terms Slaves
insured for five years, for two-hrds of their
market value For insurance apply to
THOS. W. DEWEY, Agt,
Jan 8, 1861 " at Branch Bank n c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

Capt Alfred ~ Scales has been elected Colonel of
the Sd Regiment n. c. Volunteers, in place of Col.
ender who elected Colonel Of the 9Th Regt State
Troops.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

The firm of FULLINGS, SPRINGS & co. 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 strict attention 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 shorten time
of credit from twelve to six months to prompt paying
cUstOmcrs--nouc others need ask it.
All persons indebted to the old firm of Fullings,
Springs & Co. must come forward and make immediate
settlement, it IS absolutely necessary that the bust
be speedily closed up "a word the wi.cs suti-
cicnt.' Jan / 5, 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29
IEardware!! Hardware !
A, A, n. N. TAYLOR

- ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the pub
q 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 graftng lennon, back, compass, webb, and butch
CT SAWS; braces and bits, Draw Knives, Chissels,
Augcrs Giulcs, Hammers, Hatches, and Axes; Brick,
pIastcriu-. and pointing Trowels Sawsetters, Screw
plates Stocks and dies Planes Of all kinds, Spoke
shaves Sctl-bade beve and try Squares; Spirit Levels
Pocket Levels. Spirit level Walls, Boring machines,
Cougcrs and in fact everything a mechanic wants, in
great variety and very low prices, at TAYLORS S
Hardware store and Tin-are Depot, opposite the Man
sion House, Charlotte. \. G.
Nav % 1850 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

SUIcIDE-In this county, on Tuesday morning
last, the dead body of Sarah Ann Walker, daugh-
ter of John Walker, was found suspended from
the rafters in the garret of her fathers house. 1t
appears this daughter kept house for her father,
aud as she occasionally visited the neighbors, her
absence in this instance for day created DO un-
easiness, until on Tuesday morning her father be-
came somewhat alarmed at her protracted absence
and instituted search, when her body was found
as above stated. We have heard of no cause
assigned for the rash act The verdict of the
jury was that the deceased came to her death by
her own hands She was aged about 28 years
.SaIena Press.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

CoFFEE.-We learn by the last Texas papers
that train from the Rio Grande recently brought
to San Antonio 800 sacks Of Coffee. It is thought
that brisk trade will spring up in that section
of country-cofee will be brought in and cotton
taken out to Mexico GEL ~ -~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29
Ludlow's Celebrated self-sealin
Agricultural Implements of all kinds

Cans, Of all the different sizes, at TAlLOR'S
Hardware Store, opposite Mansion House.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

CHEERING FROM OUR COAsT.-We received
this morning from friend who has visited New
bern, Beaufort, Fort Macon and Washington, a
long and very interesting letter on the condition
and defences and progress Of that portion Of our
coast, under the energetic aud skillful direction
Of Gen. Hill. The information he furnishes it
would be improper to publish, but we can assure
our readers thati has cheered as far more than
any thing we have heard on the subject.
The Lincoln blockaders off Beaufort, are the
Cambridge, carrying guns and 60 men, and an
other smaller steamer, carrying guns, they keep
carefully out Of the range of the guns Of Fort Ma
con.
Our correspondent says there great con
trast between the appearance Of a Georgia regi-
ment and one Of our North Carolina regiments
(Col. Jord 81 when he saw them together at
Washington. Our men were well uniformed and
presented fine appearance; whilst the GeOrgans
had no particular uniform, and what they had was
the worse for Georgia will not allow that
to be said again.-FoyeueuW ObscrUer.
%s @
OPERATIONS AT HATTERAs-Th Norfolk Day
Book of the 2lst, contains the foIlowng
We learn from gentlemen, who arrived in this
city on Saturday from Roanoke Island, and who
was on board of the vessels Of the Confederate
fleet, that visited in the neiohborhood of Hatteras
during the week. that the Yankees are building
something like wharf out from Harteras, and
are throwing the overheard that they have
been carrying there in vessels, supposed to be for
the purpose of locking up the Inlet. Our ipfor-
mant told by one Of the bankers who had been
to Hateras, that they had cut canal twenty feet
wide across the beach, and that recent high tides
had made island Of Fort Hatteras, the canal
forming almost another inlet. 1t was also the i'm
preston of the banker that the Federals intend
ed to block up the Inlet with stone, in order to
prevent its being used for privateering purposes,
in the event Of their having to evacuatc it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

Straw Cutters. Corn Shelters, Plows Hoes ShOvels,
SHADES Forks. Axes Picks MuttockS Grubbing Hoes,
Trace Chains Wagon Chains, Log Chains Pruning
and Hedge Shears Pruning and budding Knives, gar
den Hoes and KakeS. with handes Grain Cradles grain,
grass and brcr Scythcs Bush Hooks. Wagon boxes;
Hollow such pOts ovens and lids, Sklllts, spl-
dcrs and kettles Cauldrons from 20 to l2O
gallons each; Iron and brass Preserving Kettles Sheep
Shears. &c, at TAILOKS Hardware Depot, opposite
fhe Mansion House
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29
PROCLAMATION

BY HIS EXCELLENCY, HENRY T. CLARK, GOV
ERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29
JOHN G. BRECKENRIDGE

B0wliHg Green, Ky, Oct. 3, 1861. -
In this address, hr Breckenridge returns to
the people of Kentucky the commission Of Sena-
tor in the Congress of the United States, with
which they had honored him. lie does not cen
sure the Kentucky Legislature as the cause OF
any of the evils to the State which have arisen
indirectly through the medium of that body. They
are not, he says, free
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

Tin and Japanned Ware,
large assortment; Block Tin, Block Zinc, Tin Plate,
Babtit metal, sc.
Stoves, the largest Stock, Of all sizes, at
TAYLOR'S Hardware Stove and
Tin Depot. opposite Mansion House
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29
Dissolution.

Camp near Norfolk, July 30, 1861.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1861-05-23
Persecution at the South.

We have seen in this city, says the
New York tribune. whole families-men,
women and children-who have been
compelled to escape from Virginia. and
were glad to escape with their lives
They have left farms and houses. imple.
ments and furniture, horses, cattle and
produce, as spois to the mob. Some
times they have been permitted the use
of their own teams to reach the nearest
railway stations; but once there, they
have left horses and carria ,es lstandmg
at the roadside for the use of whomsoev-
er chose to take possession, and have got
into the first train, stripped of all their
worldly wealth. except the clothes they
stood in. Only two weeks ago. we bad
| from the lips of the head of family, an
account Of their escape.
At ~ o'clock at night, he received
notice that they must leave within twelve
hours. unless he took the oath OF allegi
ance to Virginia, and enlisted in local
company. He swore that $50 help him
God" be would never raise lis hand a.
gainst the flag under which he and his
family had always found protection. In
the morning they effected their escape,
leaving even the breakfast table as they
rose from it. This man has left behind
him not less that $4,000 worth of prop
erty, of which now. no doubt, his rebe
neighbors are in full enjoyment. These
are examples merely of numerous iustan
ces. The persecution which has alread,
been brought against hundreds and per-
haps thousands of persons. compellin,
them to fly for their lives, has brough
upon that class which is reluctant to en-
gage in rebellion. all the horrors of tn
most relentless war. e.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1861-05-23

A PILGrIMAGE TO NIAGARA FALLs..-
At the request of Bishop Lynch of To-
ronto, the Pope has published decree
declaring that those who make pilgrim
aye to the Church of the blessed Virgin
Mary of Peace, near the Falls of Niaga.
ra, and pray "for the concord Of Christ
ian princes, the peace and triumph OF our
Holy Mother the Church, the e1tirpation
o. heresies, aud the conversion of sinners,
may have an indulgence of seven years
and seven times forty days from canonic-
al or otherwise enjoining penance.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1861-05-23

Mr.. Mortimer Thompson. bet ter knows
as" Does,icks." was yesterday married
by the Rev. Henry Ward Beecher. to
Miss Grace Eldredge. eldest daughter Of
"Fanny Fern" The ceremony took
place at the residence of James Portion.
ESQ. the celebrated biographer. The
patriotic mother of the bride had an ele-
CANT American flag arranged as cano-
py, beneath which the happy couple
were united New York Tribune, 18th.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1861-05-23
ROMANCE OF WAR.
4 Young Lady follows Her Lover as a
Private in the Seventh Regiment.

A remarkable instance of female de-
votion has been recently divulged. 1t
is said to have occurred in connection
with the departure of the Seventh Regi-
ment from this city week ago last Sun,
day. We give -'Ae story as it was told
to US. as sbo sgsling that seside The many
brave hearts in tbs-gallaD Seventh, i,
has "A reserved corps" 0, heroic women
at home.
When orders were received for~>the
marching of the Seventh TO Columbus,
Que Of the members Of county
company known TO the company during
the short time they had been gathered to
.gether as young and rather delicate,
but spirited tellow--went to the Orderly
Sergeant and wished to make a conf dent
OF him. The Sergeant promised pro-
found secresy. when the supposed young
man made the astonishing revelation
that her sex had been concealed. Her
lover was an officer in the company, and
unable TO part with him she had assum
ed men s p+rel. enlisted, and had been
doing camp duty since the company ar
rived here. Her objec. in revealing her
secret t. the Sergeant was to appeal to
him for assistance in enabling her to pass
Columbus will out exposure, as she had
heard that close medical examination
was TO be made OF all the members -
The Sergeant attempted to persuade her
10 ABANDON the enterprise. but failing la
that, promiss d his assistance in her en-
deavors. No sooner had the girl lef,
him, however. than the Serge ant wen
10 the officer who held her affections and
Informed him of the affair. OF course
he maA incredulous. The two went to
the company's barracks, the Sergeant ir
hopes OF finding something among the
giri's baggage to determine the matter
A carpet bag belonging to her was found
and the officer nervcusly tore it open
The first article that met his eyes was I
daguerro'ype case. which, on being O.
pened. was found TO contain his The To-
ver's) picture. This, apparently wa!
conclusive; but the officer refused 70 be
lIeve until he hao seen the girl. Ever
when she was brought to him. SO effcc
tually was she disguised that he wcult
not have known her. The Sergean
was sent from the room, and the coupl
passed an hour in a manner that may b.
easily imagined. ..a 4
The girl refused TO give up her un
dertaking. She was confident her love
would rather have her 60 than expos
her. Neither entreaties or threats wer
awaiting. aud finally 1t became appare n
tha, the only way TO prevent her goint
with the regiment, and avoid an expo
sure, was to take her home by force. =
She was therefore compelled to quit tn
camp and return to the town from Whic
she came. Since then, however, sh
has come back TO the city. with the fu
determination of rejoining the Seventh
in some capacity. snd the aid Of the au
th,,rilies has been invoked to detail
her.
The girl belongs to one Of the frs
families in county, and is in eve
ry way most estimable young lady
Her courage in endeavoring to follow he
lover is certainly remarkable.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1861-05-23

% We have before mentioned that
out Of nine hundred Charle eston volun
teers six hundred have refused to leave
the State. The ''Sumpter Gnards." OF
tile same city, show an equal want of
pluck, though they arrogate to themselves
the nnme of Game Cocks Their Cap.
tain has resigned, and at last accounts
his place had gone begging, for no one
could be found to gil it:
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1861-05-23

GEN. Tw1GGs HAS A PERSONAL AFFAIR
WITH PRESIDENT BUCHANAN. General
Twiggs considers Mr. Buchanan's denun
citation Of him, just before he left Wash
ing,on, as personal affrout. He, there
fore, addressed letter to Mr.. Buchanan,
after the latter had retired from Office,
dated East Pascagoula, March 80. hold
ing him personally responsible. in the fol
lowing language:
"Your usurped right to dismiss mt
from the army might be acquiesced in
but you had no right ro brand me as a
traitor. This was personal, and shal
treat it as such, not through the papers
but in person. shall, most assuredly
pay a visit to Lancaster, for the sole pur
pose Of a personal interview with YOU
So, sir. prepare Yourself. am we'll as
sured that public opinion will sanction
any course may take with YOU"
Well. General, we do hope you vii
not allow the little popular furry in th'
North to dete, you from carrying out thi
programme. Nothing would give th'
Pennsvlvanians more pleasure than to se'
you, and be assured they would immedi
ately and without ceremony elevats you t.
higher position than you will ever en- j..
in the "Southern Confederacy." S,
come along, General, and give the anx
ious people OF the Old Keystone an op
portunity of testifying their high apprecia
tion of your valuable services. = Cit
| Huz efte
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1861-05-23

~From the fact that the Empress
Eugene contemplates wearing mourning
for her sister-varying her sombre dress
with white oceasionally-there is an on
dit that white dresses, which have been
prescribed. for years, are to be reviv-
ed.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1861-05-23
GREAT NATIONAL ROUTE
BALTIMORE and OHIO RAILROAD.
Improved Schedule !!

Improved Schedule
By recent important changes this road is now
sble to furnish unusual facilities for intercom-
munication, East and west. Northwest and
Southwest.
Full connections with sll through trains to
Philadelphia and New York, in the East-with
the South. by its Washington Branch Road
by Cleveland and Pittsburgh, Central Ohio and
Marietta and Cincinnati trains, with the North
| west, West and Southwest.
Through Tickets to or from Baltimore Phila-
delphia, New York or Boston give the privilege
of lying over at any of the Intermediate cities.
Two dollars additional give the privilege OF
visiting Washington city en- route.
TEis is the only route that can furnish
Through Tickets or Baggage Checks to or iron
Washington City,
Fare as low as by any other Route.
Sleeping cars on all night trains.
Ask for Tickets by Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road.
] Fl SULLIVAN,
Gen'l Western Agent Bellaire. Ohio,
:. SMITH, l. VI COLE,
Master Of Transportation. Genl Ticket Ae't
. Baltimore, Md.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1861-05-23
Important Decisions

The War Department has rendered q
decision that volunteers are not subject to
State Military regulation after their en-
listment. but to the military laws and OFF,
GERS of the United States. This settles
the question of ''State Sovereignty. in
its military phase at least.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1861-05-23

N. P. Willis, aliuding to the promis-
cuous display of bunting in the city OF
New York, says, 1T seems as il nature'
entire stock of rsinbows had been hung
out TO dry"