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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24
CORRESPONDENCE.

The following correspondence between Mr. Dodge, the
Clerk of the Supreme Court at Morganton. and Judge
Pearson. concerning the law in regard TO aliens, will
be read with interest:
HIS Homor. Chief Justice Pearson:
Having seen the proclamation of the President
of the Confederate States, | au' oesrous OF know
ing whether l am affected by it, would be con-
sidered citizen as if native.
| was born in the State of New York in 1875,
and in 1920 removed to North Carolina where [
have resided ever since. | married in North Car
oEina; all my property is here; acting JUS
tice of the Peace in Yadkin, and have been for
many years, and have held Offices of trust and
profit under the State, and have repeatedly sworn
allegiance to North Carolina | settled here to
remain permanently, and have never altered my
intention of remaining. Am required to do any
act under the proclamation. An answer will ob-
hge, yours, truly, JAS. Il. DODGE.
ladkin, n. g., Aug. -, 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24
S1I REM AZ

RUNAWAY from where we had them hired. near
Chester in June last, three negro men, VIZ BIZ
Giles and Henry.
Bill and Giles bought the l4h of last November
at the estate sale Of Ed Leach, on Broad River, III
York District They being brothers and having reIa-
tions in the neighborhood where we purchased them
it is more than likely they have made their way back
TO their old neghborhOod.
Bill is about % years old feet inches high will
weigh $50 or pounds: is very black; rather sharp
faced speaks quick when spoken to-
Giles his brother. is about "a years Old . feet .
inches high; vii! weigh I60 lbs. is very black and
walks with his head up and feet turned out IN front
Henry we purchased Jan. l, of Col c. Rives on the
Catawba river. Ee 2s years old well set feet 10
inches high, and will weigh 10 POUNDS; mas heafy
brow and speaks slowly: has some character as run
awav May go to Charleston Washington city, it is
hard telling where he will go as ne Is gentleman o'
travel.
They all ran off about the same time
We will pay SIS reward for the 5 men; or go
niece for either of delivered in any jail so that we
can get them These boys may attempt to make thelr
way North as others from this place have We al
tempted. fhipE rot'o
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24
Dissolution.

The firm of FULLINGS SPRINGS l. co. was dis
solved by limitation on the lst January 1861.
The business will be continued under the name and
style of FCLLlNGS SPRINGS, and they hope, by
integrity and strict 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 prompt laying
customers-nOne others need ask it.
All persons indebted to the old firm of Fullings.
Springs & Co, must come forward and make immediate
settlement, rs 1t is absolutely necessary that the bust
be speedily closed up. "A word the wise is suff
Cient" Jan Is 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24

PLANS AND DESIGNS OF THE ENEMY-We
have been Informed by gentleman who has just
arrived from New York and Philadelphia, that
the most unprecedented exertions are being made
III AL the stlp-yards and docks Of thuse cities,
for the fitting out of the largest naval expedition
ever known in this country. Every carpenter
who eau be obtained is employed, and merchant
ships are being altered into War ships. and all
the tounderes are hard at work making and al
terIn@ engines for steam propell"rs Of the larg
est size as well as for small gun.buats 1t was
openly y talked among the mechanics that this I'M
nense fleet of war ships was destined for New
Orleans
1t would seem that the present ign Of the
enemy is to effect ruse, by aIluring US OH to take
Washington City, thus drawing all our main force
into Virginia, and leaving the Southern coast
com laratively detenseless " hlie they make grand
demonstration various portions Of our coas. .
and force their Way to New Orleans at ali haz-
ards.
No doubt the Yankees intend to attack the
whole Southern this Fad, and it seems to us
that more vgOrous eXertion; should be made to
put the North Carolina coast in complete state
OF defence.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24
r. VI. PEARSON

Our GENERALS lille petty jealouSies abound
in petty places, aud Efforts are put forth to excite
personal rivaries, it is pleasing to read the follow
ing from the Richmond Examiner:
The armies OF Gems. Johnston and Beauregard
have been temporarily combined aud styled the
"Almy OF the Potomac " While united for certain
purposes, they are still distinct ever in their
Organizations and in the details Of command.
Gen Bcauregard is at the head Of the first corr
and Gen Johnston of the second.-N hlle the
latter is the ranking officer by seniority OF appoint
ment, and could, according to regulation, assume
entire command of the army, yet, with that defer
ence Tor the feelings and sodierIy reputation Of
his illustriuus comrade he has waived this ri ght,
and RENTS to him the full enjoyment Of all he
authority and lrcrngatve which he had anterior
to his own arrival at Manassas. The commands
are In all essentials distinct, and order Of a
general character is never issued by General john
stor without full and free Interchange of opinion
with Gen Beauregard, To say that this conduct
is not appreciated by Gen. Beauregard, would do
gross injustice to that gallant officer and it gives
US pleasure TO inform readers that nothing can
exceed the mutual feeling Of affection, respect
and confidence existing between our two distin-
euished Generals There is no clashing Of au-
thority, no contention, no heartburning.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24

E8@ The Norfolk Day Book reports naval ell
gagement on James River, on the 18th, in which
the Confederate steamer dropped down the river,
near Newport News, for the purpose of using the
Federal vessels, the Savannah, large sloop of war
and the gun-boat Daylight, lying there, as a
target to try the range of her guns. The Patrick
Henry opened fire and the Federals replied. The
Daylight advanced, when she received broad
side. which forced her to retreat Advancing again
she was met in like manner, and again forced to
retreat. The engagement lasted half an hour
only. and was discontinued when too dark to
The Patrick Henry retired out Of james river
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24

First CosTRIBuTIoN-Si hhds of Tobacco
consigned to the Confederate States" arrived hero
on Friday from North Carolina, by the Richmond
and Petersburg Railroad, and were sent for stor-
age to the Public Warehouse This is the first
loan of Tobacco to the Government, of which we
have been apprsed Who will send the uext lott
-Richnsond Wig.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24
Blacksmith's Tools.

Such as Bellows, Anvils Vices, hand and slide Ham,
mers ButresseS, FarrierS Knives Screw plates, Stocks
and dies Blacksmiths Pincers and Tongs Rasrers and
Files of every kind, Cut horseshoe and cnch 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, 1861-09-24
CantWell'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 or otherwise are
requested TO pay her. will hold her receipt good
Price of single copies of the above $500 A deduc-
lion will be made to those who buy to sell again.
EDWARD CANTWELL.
Camn near Norfolk Lulv 20 1851
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24
CIR Hrstrrn 0rmorrnt
CHARLOTTE. N c.

NEWSPAPER BORRoWERS.-A subscriber writes
US that his paper lis generally worn full of holes
before L get it, by men who are worth ten times
as much as am" We are sorry for him, and
still more sorry for the borrowers. Perhaps if he
would give orders to the Postmaster not to deliver
his paper to any one but himself he might get the
use of it,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24

TYRANNICAL ACTIvITY.-The n. York Journal
of Commerce says: II he operations OF the Gov
eminent through its agents i'll this city, are daily
becoming more comprehensive decisive and Wig
nrous. The police no longer wait until persons
caught in acts, but take them up for ex-
tenuatng or sympathizing with secession
In self -defeuce the same course must be adopted
at the South Suspicious characters must be ar
rested and dealt with summarily.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24

The six Nov England States have only seven
teen regiments and four battallions in the
Illinois alone has that many. and New York, with
about the population, has three times ar
many
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24

NEW YoRK PoLIrIcs The "People's Con-
vcntion," at Syracuse. N. Y, after adopting war
platform, nominated Daniel s. Dickinson for
Secretary of State, with full list of other officers
The Republicans nominated very nearly the same
ticket.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24

QUIN1NE-D During the discussion Of the bill
relative to permitting trade with the Yankees, in
the Senate of State, the 9th inst, Mr Chan
dler said THAT something had been said about
the qunlne trade with the Yankees being neces-
.ary II wished to inform the members OF the
Legislature, ard the public generally, that there
was an abundance Of quinine in the mountains of
North Carolina Dr. King, Of Charleston, always
got his supply there, and if this trade with Yam
KEGS were also cut off. a great many more would
ge: their supplies there. 1t would be a stimulus
to the collector. Of that in portant article"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24

young lady inquired the other day Of sailor
why a ship was always called she. "Because,"
replied the sailor, "the rigging always costs
than the hull
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24
North Carolina
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.

Ihls Company the oldest and most reliable in the
State, lnsureS white persons for of years or
during continuance of life. moderate terms. Slaves
insured for five years for wo-thirds of their
market value. For insurance apply to
TIlOS. w. DEWEY, Agt.,
Jan 8, 1861 ly at Branch Bank n C.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24
NOTICE..

All persons in Mecklenburg county having in his OF
her possession Arms accOuements belonging tn,
State, and in the actual of any volunteer
panv of the State hereby notified deliver them
to w w Grer. Sheriff of said county otherwise the
peualty the law will be enforced against them. Thi>
notice is given by the authority of his E1ceency, the
Governor. No will be taken.
w. R. MYERS,
Aug 27th. Acting Solicitor tol Mecklenburg
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24
NNEHCE.

Taken up and comnittedto the Jail of Mecklenburg
county, on the sth day of September, 1850, Negro
boy about 20 years of age, (back, about feet
or inches high. He says his name is JIM and that
he belongs to 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 IN his
right fore finger. made by cutting knife. The owner
is requested to forward prove property, pay eX-
pcnses and take said boy away, otherwise he will be
disposed of according to law.
Gct o 1890 If W w GRIER, Sheriff
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24
Carpenters Tools.

Circular, mill crosscut, hand, ripper, panne prun-
ing, grating, lennon, back compass wtbb and butch
SAWS; Braces and bits Draw Knives, ChisSelS,
Augers Gimets Hammers, 4atchets, and Axes Brick.
plastering and pointing Trowes; Saw-seters, Screw
plates Stocks and dies, Planes of all kinds, Spoke
shaves Seeblade bevel 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 TAILORS
sion House. Charlotte, n. c.
May %, 1860. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24
DIR. II. Nh. ANDREWS

CHARLOTTE, y. c.,
Would inform the public generally and the citizens of
MeckIeuburg particularly, that he has resumed the
Practice of DENTISTRY and may be found at his old
stand He is prepared set Artificial Teeth Gold
Silver, VulCanite the Cheoplastic process. as
patients may desire, and I'LL Teeth with Gold, Tin,
Amalgam or Us Artificial.
He is also prepared to perform any operation belong
ing Dentistry, and need say that he will he pleas
ed to wait upon any of his old friends friends
yon may take that for granted.
February 3, 1861 3m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24
Charlotte 4 :. &. Railroad.

On and after the First day of October THROUGH
EMPRESS Freight TRAINS will run Daily between
CHARLOTTE and ChArestoa without tranSshIFment thus
enabling rcjghts reach Charlotte in days or less
E'om New York, and in one day from Charleston and
cerSu
Also, THROUGH TICKETS will be sold from Char
@"'te 10 Charleston at So SO, and to New York, via
charleston Steamers, at $40, and The
chants and public invited try this cheap and
expeditions route for freightS and passengers.
A. ii MARTIN,
Oet = 1901. II Genl Ft. and Ticket Agent.
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Published every Tuesday,0
WILLIAM j. YATES,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.

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-f in advance, ......SZ W
fpaia within months, Of tIs ~cor 90 90
- - 1ny uerson sending five subscribers,
t,-,o.Yicd hv the advance subscription (SlO) will
-,..:ya -, sixth copy gratis for one year
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ldrance.
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- spcrifc time will be inserted until forbid, and
barred accordingly.
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IIardware!! Hardware !
A, 4, n. NJ. TAYLOR

ND 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:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24
Ludlow's Celebrated Sci:
AGRICULTURAL Implements of all kinds

Cans, of all the different sizes, at TA1
Hardware Store, opposite Mansion House.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-29
Military GOODS :!

WORDS, COLTS REEOLVERS,
NETTED SILK sAsHHs AND BELTS.
BUTTONS FOR MILITARY UNIFORMS,
GOLD LA GEES AND CORDS
Military FI'ri1ll1llillS$
Is1s1, II1,.,> 1,t:1.e1IIr
SILK OIL CLOTH.
Fer sac ut
H. FRANkO'S,
'1i6 Poyiras, laroudett street.
Ha~WATCIES and JEWELRY repaired and tolI at the
Lowest prices aud fully guaranteed. ly2l 2ufSaMoTh
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ew grleans paiy Crescent aandv apoxnie guu g. 1861

They fled, after witnessing Waterloo defeat of
Gen. SCOTS grand army.
Of the pursuit, already the particulars are known.
Suffice it to say, we followed them on the Lees
burg road and on the Centreville road as far as
Centreville and Fairfax. The poor wretches drop
ped their guns, their knapsaCks, their blankets,
and everything they had-they fell on their knees
and prayed for mercy.
They received it-Southerners have no luminosity
against defeated enemy.
We have captured 800 prisoners, and they will
be treated with kindness. We have also captured
81 pieces Of cannon, among them numerous fine
pieces, Armstrong guns and ritled cannon, hun
d"eds of wagon loads of provisions and ammun
ton
The credit is accorded them that they fought
well and long but their cause was bad-they were
on soil not their own, and they met their equals,
who We're fighting in defence of their homes, their
liberty and their honor.
A special dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette says
it is asserted, on good authority that Gen. Scott
says that he was forced into precipitate advance
by the opportunities of Congressman.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-29
ID 7 II ID

On Sunday 18Th inst At s. O'Clock A. NJ, after lingering
Illness, Mrs HARRIEt ANN KELLOGG, Of this city.
Her friends and acquaintance, and those OF her brother
VIM H. James, respectfully invited further notice,
to attend her funeral this morning 10 o'clock from her late
residence, Hercules street. door above Cullopo
On Sunday. 10Th inst. ut 10 o'clock MARTIN bEATfVA,
aged II months, native of b den, RrlAl residing in
thus city the last iS years.
His friends and aCInRinances respectfully invited to at
tend the funeral this afternoon O'clock FROM his daugh.
InSnnhIn. Ii
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-29

/ one or THE MELANCHOLY INCIDENTS OF THE
xVAR.--Within the past week friend read to'us
letter, which he had just received from widowed
sister in Virginia, herself daughter OF a soldier
Ii the Revolution of '7s, in which was the follow
ing passage: Ny two youngest sons are at Fair
FAX Court House, in Captain Radford's cavalry.
know not what day they may be cut down. All
can do is TO pray that God will watch over them,
and protect them in performing a sacred duty.n
We observe in the Lynchburg Virginian, of the
e3d the following sad realization of the fears Of
the devoted and patriotic mother:
# IA dispatch to W. w. Noryell, ESQ, announces
that his son-in-law, Captain Winston Radford, and
Alex. Irvine, both of Bedford, and elegant gen
tlemen, were killed. Their bodies viii be brought
here Today.
The Mr.. Irvine mentioned in the dispatch is one
of the sons referred to. With his gallant Captain
he has fallen victim to the fell spirit of Adolf
tionism. May the God of Heaven be with the be
reaved mother in this her hour Of affection, and
may she, in the knowledge that her noble son has
fallenin the discharge Of the highest and hottest
of duties be able to bear the sacrifice as did the
great Lord Ormond on similar occasion, when he
said. 4 would not give my dead son for any living
.HOnsin England. ~
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GEN. scoTT.-It was reported at Manassas that
Gen. Scott slept at Centrevle on Saturday night,
and WAS not far from the field Of battle. He be-
leved the battle won by his army at one time, but
drove Of in his carriage in hot haste when he found
that the victory was gained by the Confederate
Generals. It was further reported that he left his
epaulettes at Centrevle Our informant states that
Secretary Cameron and Mr.. Foster, member United
States Congress, were also on the field Of battle,
and escaped capture very narrowly
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a Courier SENT TO PARIs.-The Richmond En-
quirer Of the 18th inst. learns, from reliable
source, that the French Consul in that city, Mons.
Paul, On the day previous, had dispatched courier
70 ms Government conveying an account of the
Two battles recently fought near Manassas
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\ 4 dispatch to the Louisville Journal of the 2sd
inst dated New York, 2lst says that the schooner
Sd. Waring, captured by the prisateer Jef Davis
on tn night Of the l6th when City miles south of
Charlie ston, has arrived here. The steward VIM
Taleaasn (colored) killed three Of the prize crew
with latchet, and the other two were released 81
bro. 'niaiag to assist in working the vessel
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-29

say- Mr.. George Ellis, Postofiee news dealer
opposite the Postofiee, Old Levee, has our thanks
for late New York papers. MI. ELLIS receives all
the latest papers at his depot every day.
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TIE Southern,

Q I Il Q O MI T. n N Y,
OFFICE, za CAMP srRr1.;r',
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ALExANpRIATo BE REoeouPIED. The Richmond
Enquirer Of the 24th says that saws, in
hiHspeeehes To ~ people on his return from Man.
assas sid that he expected to reoccupy Alexan.
dria ifflniediataIy
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-29

NOR. IL. D's,vAt the commencement Of the
Harvard College, on the 18th inst, the honorary
degree Of Ii. D. was conferred upon John Albim
Andrew, G 'osarnor of Massachusetts,, and Lieut..
Gan. winfield Scott, of Washington
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-07-29

"a Mr.. James H Hemmel, Of the firm of Hoe
Il a.. No. s7 Exchange Place, has our thanks for
late Galveston papers.
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MONDAY MORNING, JULY 20, 1851.

ES- Mr.. II. W. Reynolds, who returned IRON w,
ginia on Saturday, has our thanks fer iail hies OF
Virginia papers.