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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-12
INTa yeLUME--NUMBER 45L

men,s Offering a negro for sale aud reward
for a runaway. Mr. WigfaIl defended, at great
length, the course of the seeding States.
MIR Douglas said the Senator from Texas threw
the whole blame for the present condition of
things upon his doctrine of non intervention where
as it all grew out of the contest between the North
ern and Southern interventionists, both of whom
agreed in attacking his theory. He defended the
doctrine of non-intcrvention at some length, and
expressed his unaltered hope that this Union would
be preserved forever. He hoped there was n
Union sentiment left which would put down the
extremes of both sections. The Senators from
Virginia and New Hampshire both agreed that the
Constitution all sufficient, but, unfortunately,
they differed to its construction. It was, there
fore, narrowed down to this that either they had,
by an amendment, to determine for all time the
proper construction, to let the extremists 60 on
with their "rrepressble conflict" to the destruc-
ton of the Government. He believed there was
many dsunionists North as South, and the coun-
try would understand therprofessions of devotion to
the Union, while they refused to meet the issue
and to do nothing to preserve it.
Mr. Wigfall rejoined, and in the course of his
remarks asked Mr. Douglas upon what he rested
his hope Of an adjustment?
Mr. Doug las said he thought he saw disposi-
tion on the other side of the chamber to yield,
and the overtures from there should be met kind
ly If the Senator from Texas would remain he
would make him efficient agent in the work Of
saving the Union.
Mr. Wigfall wanted facts. He wished to have
specific statement of the Senator as to what mea-
sures the Republicans would vote for.
Mr. Douglas said he did not know that he was
called on to tell the Senator what took place in the
concaves of the Union men. He never asked the
Senator what sort of dispatches he sent to Pensa-
cola and Fort Sumter.
MIR Wigfall had no objection to reveal the con-
tents of any dispatches he off, 1t was just as
he expected. When he asked the Senator for his
grounds of belief in an adjustment, he could not
give any definite answer On the principle Of
Micawber, he waiting for something to turn
up. The Senator sent off dispatches that matters
looked bright, but all these statements were the
merest fudge and baderdash. He could not name
any proposition which would command a two-third
vote In Congress
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-12
POCKET BOOK LOST.

lost large calf-skin Pocket Book, the morning
of the lst inst, somewhere between Charlotte and Jo-
abs Greek, the Wadesboro road, containing one
Note Michael Garmon for $780, one on same for
$500, one for 5000, on same for Sl77 20,
one S. S Crisco and Sarah Kennedy, security, for
SI72 46, E. Williams for SlO6 J. & J.
Hagler for $780, Chas. Hinson for $500, on
Geo. L. Morrison, decd for 500, one on j. A. Garmon
for S376 two John Cariker for about Sc c..
W. Spears for about SAL on G. II. Polk amount
not recolleced, John R. Polk, amount reco-
lected. All these Notes. and some others not reco-
lected, payable to me. Also, note J. NJ W.
Flow, payable to a Mr. Bost, but owned by me, for
5000 There also in the book some three or four
hundred dollars worth of receipts A. Harley, con-
stable, besides judgments and other papers.
All persons forewarned against trading for any
of the above named Notes other papers that may
have been lost.
Any returning the book and its contents to
leaving it with Mr. VIM. Treloar in Charlotte, will be
suitably rewarded |. S. LINKER.
Feb ) 1861 3t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-12
A SOUTHERN coNFEDERAcY.

An opinion prevails among the Republicans that
in the event of the Southern States seeding and
forming a separate Confederacy, they would be un-
able to command influence and credit abroad.
This is mistake. A Southern Confederacy would
enjoy much credit as might be required either
in London, Paris or New York The mere fact
of its being the only great cotton producing
try in the world, and having the world depend
ent upon it, would insure this; and however great
the repugnance of the English to the institution of
slavery, it will be long time before they leave off
wearing shirts because those useful articles happen
to be manufactured from slave-grown cotton. In
order to enable the Confederacy to raise an ample
revenue it would be ouly necessary to impose an
export duty Of cent per pound upon the staple
product. Cotton consumers would have no alter
native but to submit, and there is no doubt they
would do SO willingly. Moreover, the Southern
States possessed of mineral treasures than
may be generally supposed The mountains of
the Northern slave States abound in coal and iron
more than the British Islands ever did; and yet
coal and iron made England what she is. Mis-
souri, is particularly rich in this respect. So is
Georgia. Gold is found in sufficient quantities,
here aud there, over the entire territory to yield
large profit beyond the expenses of mining, and
there many other natural advantages which
might be enumerated as belonging to this section.
N Y Herald
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-12
EiIGH POINT FEMALE SCHOOL,
Hl gh Point. M. q.

The Spring Session, 1861, will begin on Monday
Feb. 4th with the following
BOARD INsTRUCTION-S. LANDER, A. NJ, Prnci-
pail Miss J. c. Lindsay, Miss NJ j. Tucker, Miss L. A
Lander, Assistants.
CHARGES PER SESSION TWENTY WEEKS:
Board, including fuel and washing, lights
extra,) S8 month, $40 90
Tuition, $40, $l2 so, SIS 90
Piano Guitar, 20 90
Drawing Wax Fruit, or Embroidery, 90
We have Incidental Tax
We make charge for Tuition in French, Latin,
Vocal Music, nor for use of Piano or Guitar.
By close examination of the above List of Charges
it will be observed that NO CHEAPER INSTITUTION
OF IT'S GRADE be found. This fact makes it
reasonable to enforce in every case the following
TERMs-Twenty-fve dollars required in advance, the
balance at the close of the session.
SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS TO PATRONS.
LOAN PUPs.-A PECULIAR feature of this Institution
is the fact that admit limited number of worthy
poor young ladies' and wait with them for their tuition
until they pay it by teaching or otherwise.
PRIMARY BRANCHEs.-Every pupil is required to study
Spelling, Reading Writing Arithmetic, Grammar, and
Composition.
TEACHERs.-Our Teachers, who all native North
Carolnans worthy, well qualified, and experienced
HEALTH.-Not single case of sickness occurred
among boarding pupils during the Fall Session. go
CALLs.-The boarding pupils are not allowed to re-
ceive visits from any gentlemen but near relatives.
BoARD.-ThiS department, under the immediate
pervison of the Principal and his wife, has heretofore
given entire satisfaction. The pupils rooms heated
with fre-places.
AccouSrs,-The pupils pay at the time for every
article they buy. They make no accounts, either di-
recty or indirectly.
The Institution is not Sectarian in any
We mention also the Library the Museum the Read
ing Room, the new Pianos and Apparatus, the Gym
nasum the Evening Walks closing with the determi-
nation to build up a large School, not by high-sound-
ing name by extravagant promises, not by election
eering but by gradually convincing the enlightened
public that worthy of their patronage. We
refer former patrons.
For n Circular address S. LANDER,
Jan l5 1861 pd Principal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-12

IMPORTANT FROM FRANCE.-C Commissioners
from South Carolina before the French Minis
ter Of Foreign Affairs.
A letter to the editors of the French Courier des
Etats Unis, dated Paris Jaunary 15 states that
the Commissioners from the State of South Caro-
lima had arrived at Paris, and presented them
selves to NJ. Thouvenel, the Minister of Foreign
Affairs, who received them with becoming cour-
tesy and respect, but without taking sides with
them or making any engagements with them.
The Comtaissioners some days in Paris be-
fore presentation.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-12

PLANTING IN TEXAs.-The Houston Telegraph
says: The growing disposition to raise food,
even if less cotton is produced has been increased
by the doubtful political prospect, and we hear
from every part Of the country of corn being plan
ted in abundance. The small grain of Northern
frost there is every reason to expect very large
increase in the wheat crop this year.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-12
THE REs1eNATIoN PROPOSITION.

The following Representatives have signed
Mo stgomerys proposition, that all the members of
Congress Immediately resign their seats and that
arrangements be made for the election of their
successors to meet ON the 22d February fresh from
the people, in order that they may adjust the
political difficulties:
From Pennsylvania-Me Messrs Montgomery and
Florence.
From Virginia-Messrs Clemens Bocock, Mar
tin, Garnett, jenkins, Edmondson and Dejarnett
From Tennessec-Messrs. Wright and Avery.
From New Jersey-Mr Reggs.
From Louisiana-Mr Taylor.
From Indiana-Meosrs Davis, Niblack, Holman
and English.
From Kentucky-Mersrs. Burnett, Stevenson,
Simms, Brown and Peyton.
From North Carona-Mr Smith.
From Delaware-Mr Whitley.
From WiscoDsin-Mr Larrahee.
From New York-Mr Sickles.
From California-Mr Scott
FROM Missouri-Messrs. Craig and Anderson.
From Maryland-Messrs Hughes and Kunkel
From Illinois-Messrs. Fouch, Logan and Nc
Clernand-the last named representative adding,
because it will facilitatea a just settlement"
Supposing that all hands should resign on the
goth of February or sooner, there would be no
successors to take their seats until after the 4th of
March, for the intervening time from the date Of
resignation would simply be an unexpired term
which could not be filed by men chosen for the
full term commencing from and after the 4th Of
March. In Pennsylvania and some other States
the elections for members of the next Congress
have taken place long ago. In North Carolina
they will not, regularly, take place until August
The attempt to get any newer or more efficient
Congress by the resignation of the present mcm-
bers at this late stage of the game, would be all
likely to end in worse than disappointment, how
ever well it might be intended.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-12
NOTICE.

Taken mp and committed to the Jail of Mecklenburg
county on the Sth DAY of September, 1862 Negro
boy about Is or years of age, black about feet
or inches high. lie says bis name is JIM, and that
he belongs to John Worthy of CASTOR county that nls
master moved to Texas early last Spring, at which
time he ran away from him. Jim appears very Gull:
can scarcely communicate anything about his master
or home with any intelligence He has scar on his
right fore finger made by Il cutting knife. The owner
is requested to come forward, prove property pay
pense. and take said boy away, otherwise he will be
disposed of according to law.
0ct 1860 If E. C. GRIER, Sheriff.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-12
VALUABLE PLANTATION
FOR SALE.

The subscriber offers for sale that valuable Planta-
ton formerly owned by the Rev H. B. Cunningham,
situated nine miles north of Charlotte The tract of
land contains 100 acres about 800 ofwhch cleared
including good meadow of 25 or 30 acres-the bal
is good wood land. The A, Tenn. & Ohio Rail-
road passes through the plantation. There is a fine
Dwelling House containing nine with s fire.
places and all necessary out-buildings. Good water
convenient.
For further information apply to the undersigned
his residence or address him at Craighead P. O., or
apply to J. c. McAuley the premises.
R. b. HUNTER.
December f. 1860 3m-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-12
Beef Cattle Wanted.

Highest Cash Prices paid for Beeoes and Sheep.
am still engaged in Butcherng, and desire to rur-
chase Beef Cattle and Sheep, for which will pay the
HIGHEST market prices. Those having stock for sale
will find il TO their advantage give call. In
quire at Dr. Taylor's Tan Yard
Aug. 81, 1860. 26-f D. L. STOUT.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-12
Carpenters Tools.
Blacksmith's Tools.

Such Bellows, AnviIs Vices, hand and slide Ham
mers Butresses Farriers Knives Screw plates Stocks
dies Blacksmiths Pincers and TOngs RasFers and
Files of every kind, Cut horseshoe and clnch Nails,
Borax of all Sizes both of northern and country
manufactures 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, 1861-02-12

The subscriber has opened out next door above
Byerlys Tin-Shop, in the Mansion House Building, and
will keep hand well selected stock of Fruit Trees
Grape Vines, Evergreens and Shrubbery, &C. Also,
Fruits of various kinds Apples, Oranges, Lemons,
Pine Apples, &C., &C. E. W. LYLES.
Dec. H. 1860. If.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-12
SHGO REWAR I'D {!

EH ANYWAY from the subscriber the lst October,
"a, a mulatto boy named SOLOMON. He is near six
feet high about thirty years DID, toeraby bright rather
Slim and weighs about l75 pounds. He has a down
look when spoken to- The end of the fogefnger of his
left hand has been cut off and sharp hard knot has
grown on the end of it. | think he is lurking about
Rocky River, in the lower end of Caharrus county,
where he was raised. RyN All persons forewarned
not to harbor or assist him. under the penalty of the
law will pay the above reward for his delivery to
me- his apprehension and confinement in any jail so
| get him. WILLIAM HAMILTON,
Negro Head Depot, Union Co., n. c.
ApriI o If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-12
The Celebrated Female PiUx,

Ihese PlS 90 not cure a Diseases but they are ,c0r-
rdned 10 care Luc0reah or Whtehat dreadful scourpe
to female health, happiness aud usefulness Tbav are
not patented and are no humbug but are nrepared nv
North Carolina physician of high standing and of
long experience In the treatment of female diseases
All that is necessary to convince you of their efficacy
fair trial. For particulars, wrappers. Price 81
per box. For sale at the DRUG STORES.
Jan 10. 1861 VT
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-12
North Carolina
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.

This Company, the oldest and most reliable in the
State, insures white persons fer term of years or
during continuance of life, moderate terms. Slaves
insured for five years. for thirds of their
market value. For insurance apply to
THOS. w. DEWEY Agt.,
Jan s, 1861 ly Branch Bank n. c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-12
Quinn's Rheumatic Remedy

Has effected cures ofRheumatism that considered
hopeless certificates to prove which be exhibited
The suffering invited to give the medicine trial.
Orders addressed to the undersigned Charlotte viii
receive prompt attention W. w. QUINN.
April TO- 1860. Price 81 so per bottle.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-12
MARTIN, TANNAEEELL & CO.,
Successors to N. NJ. Martin. Bro. l. Co..
Gr0cerS and Commission Merchants,
PETERSBURG, IA.
WALTER IA. MARTIN IL CO,
Successors to n. VI. Martin, Son Co.,
Commission Merchants,

RICHHOND, J. Il.
R. A. MARTIN formerly of Granville county y. Z.
RoBT TANNAHILL, formerly of Edgecombe county: {.
WALTER K. MARTIN of Richmond, Va
n. NJ. MARTIN do.
R. II. CUNNINGHAM, Jr. do.
REFER TO c. F. Fisher, Esq, Pres't c Railroad
DR. " Hawkins, Pres't Raleigh CASTOR Railroad
R Bridges Prest Branch Bank at Tarboro, c; Hon
w Edwards, Warren county, james Bullock, Esq,
Granville county; Fisher, cashier Exchange Bank,
Petersburg, Va; Battle Esq, Raleigh
ConsgnmentS of COTTON, tobacco, wheat and corn re-
spectfuv solicited and which will have faithful per-
sonal attention good supply OF Groceries always on
hand aud for sale reasonable terms Orders for
goods promptly flied Both concerns will adhere
strictly to selling produce commission Neither
concern will buy commission, speculation or other
wise the articles named above their business IN pro-
duce is confined exclusively to selling
respectfully call the attention OF operatives and
planters to Petersburg of the best cotton markets
in the South The demand is good both from manu-
facurers here and for direct shipment from City Point
to Europe.
Efforts now being mode to ship cotton direct from
Charlotte to this point, for So per bale.
January %, 1861. 1m-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-12

A letter from New York says that the times are
so hard that the watches have stopped. We are
surprised at that, because they the only busi-
ness characters that can afford to 60; a. they 60
upon tick till the end Of time.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-12
aIardware!! Hardware!
A, A, n. NJ. TAYLOR

. ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the pub
q lie generally, that he has added to his extensive
stock of Stoves and Tin Ware, a large and complete
stock of Hardware, consisting in part as follows:
Carpenters Tools.
Circular, MILL croSscut, hand, ripper, pannel, prun-
ing grating lennon, back, compass, webb, and butch
SAWS; Braces and bits, Draw Knives, Chisses,
Augers, Gmlets. Hammers, Hatchets, and Axes; Brick
plastering, and pointing TrOwels Sawsetters, Screw
plates, Stocks and dies Planes of all kinds Spoke
shaves Steelbade beve and try Squares; Spirit Levels
Pocket Levels, Spirit level Walls, Boring machines,
Gougcrs, and in fact everything mechanic wants, in
great variety and at very low prices, at TAYLORS
Hardware Store and Tinware Depot opposite the Man.
sion House. Charlotte, n. C..
May %, 1860 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-12
Charlotte 4 .. q. Esaisroad.
SITUATION WANTED

As Conductor on some Railroad Train or as Agent at
some Depot, Mail Agent
onials of moral character Southern principles
ana ''oSe attention to business, can be given.
Address l.. \. HELMS.
Winchester, Union CO., y. c.
jan ., 1861 3m-pd
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ludlow's Celebrated Self-S ealing
Cans, of all the different sizes, at TA1LOR'S
Hardware Store, opposite Mansion House.
Implements of all kinds

Straw Cutters Corn Shelters, Plows Hoes, Shovels,
Spades, Forks, Axes, Picks MattOcks Grubbng Hoes,
Trace Chains, Wagon Chains, Log Chains, Pruning
and Hedge Shears, Pruning and budding Knives, gar
Hoes and Rakes, with handles Grain Cradles grain,
grass and brier Scythes, Bush Hooks, Wagon boxes:
Hollow ware such potts. and lids, skllits sp
ders stew and kettles CauldrOns from % 10 12O
gallons each Iron and brass Preserving Kettles Sheep
Shears &c, at TAYLOR'S Hardware Depot, opposite
the Mansion House.
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New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-06

HuGH GHMeDANIEL.--Cap "A. G. Brown relates an
incident connected'with the fight at Ieesburg,
which, as it concerns q man born and raised in.
Kinds county, we take pleasure in recording At
one time during the battle Hugh Mcdaniel, who is
very large and powerful man, found himself in
the vicinity oftwo Yankees, whom he determined
to capture. Holding his musketin his right hand,
he attempted with his left to collar the one nearest
hin. Yankee resisted, ,and Hugh unwilling to lose
load of powder, let drive with his naked fist and
Knocked him down The other Yankee, not rel
ishing the tprostratpg power of the Mississppians
arm. broke to run when some ten or fifteen steps
distant Mcdaniel threw his gun, muzzle foremost,
at him, driving the bayonet entirely through his
body, killing him instantly. Ags fr- 5'a t1
We mention this incident with the more pleasure
from the fact that McDaniels mother is a poor
widows and has five sons Cher alD in the army of
the Confederaey. Af r. i af,gy.. . py .a,el. a0s 81
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-06

How THE GERMAN STUDENTS FleHT THEIR
DUELs y What we call for want OF a better
name, the " "duels" of the German students are of
two kinds The sabre duel, which very rarely
takes place, is serious business but the ordinary
duel with small swords, called a Pankerei,'' Is
little more than trial ofskill or what the French
call an assault darmes. The cembalauts do FREE
quently get cuts on the face, which is the only
part OF the person exposed, but German student
looks upon these as marks Of honor, and considers
that slick ON the nose or the cheek is decided
Improvement to his personal appearance.
Before meeting his adversary, each man puts on
great pad, which extends under the arms to be-
low the knee. Folds of silk are wound round the
neck, forming high and very hot cravat, and the
arms are also covered with silk. On the head is
worn thick cap. with long peak In fighting,
the men keep the right arm ever the face, make
their cuts with great rapdity and Immediately re-
sumo, guard. As an additional precaption, each
man has a second who guards the blows Of the op-
poste man, sothat often twoswords are interposed
against blow. When swords have been crossed
for few seconds an umpire cries.: g Halt,r and
Immediately he does SO, the combatants are OBJ
Uged to drop their swords. They retire for mo.
ment, and when the word is given, advance again.
So the duel proceeds in a number of these
"rounds,' till swords have been crossed fifteen
minutes, when the affair is over. +s
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-12-06

AS previously informed ssa, I-sna eaetaia ST.
the BaldinsViile company riz gradooiy but ma.
Jestcally from drnmmer's secretary to my present
position. But found the ranks WASN'T full by no
means, and kommenced to rekroot. Having notist
general desire on the part of young men who
are in the krisis to wear eppletts / determined to
have'my company exkloosively Of offissers every-,
body to rank as Brigadier- General. The follerin
was among the VaFs questionsI put to rekroots ::
10 yea liHow masked battery from chunk of
gingerbread? -9
Do you know epplet from a piece Of chalk?
III i trust You with areai gun, how many men of
your own company DO yon spec you can manage
to kill during the war; $ss. 3.s5 +.
Hev you ever heard of Gineral PRICE, Of Missis-
souri,, and can you avoid similar aksidents in case
Hey, you ever had the measles, and if so, how
many? g.
How are you now? '+@ H. ~ ,' 6''
Show me your tung, etc. 2 ~ 5taaAszE aft ff55'
Sum Of the questyuns was sarkastikal.
| We are progressing putty weH with our drill
As all are commanding officers, there amt no
jealouslY, and as we air all exceedin smart it aint
worth while 10 outstep each other.
The 1deeo OF a company composed exRioosivey
Of commanders in, chief originated, Il sRose I
skurcely need say ia these Branes. Considered a
idea, latter myself is purity hefty. We've got all
the tactieks at our tungs ends, bnt what we pnr-
ncearly eksei in is in restin n1uskits We can rest
muskits with any body. sgsHi, d@a54gswR3 Ags45 10
Our corpse will do its dooty. We 20 to the aid
Of Columby-we fight for the stars
We'll be chopped into sassge meat before wen
exhibit our. coght tales to the foei fhfF g5
Wen tight till there's nothing left of us bnt our
little toes, and even they shall detiantly Wripele
E5'fN ~ Eatsa Ever OF thee p" s '%o' W a. WARD