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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

WHERE THE COLD COMES FRoM.-The Smith
sonian Institute, by means of the extended sys-
tenn of its meteorological observations has been
enabled to make some very curious Investigations
respecting the three memorable cold days of Jan
uary, 1859. 1t was found that the cold of the 3
days mentioned, swept progressively over the
country like wave, coming down from the Arctic
regions, and first entering the territory of the
United States at the extreme Northeast, among
!he Rocky Mountains. 1t was experienced at
Utah some three days before it reached the banks
of the northern Mississippi, and was heralded by
telegraph at Minnesota some two days before it
reached Washington
At Buffalo 1t was some two hours in advance of
Boston, and was felt last on the Atlantic Ocean,
where it appears to have vanished This cole
wave also swept South in a most remarkable man
ner, and progr' ssvely appeared in Florida and 9TH
er Southern States, and Mexico; and the last pull
satons it died away in this direction, were ex-
pericnced in Central America, and among the
West India Islands. Taken all in all, it was one
of the most remarkable meteorological phenomena
ever noticed, and the facts collected seem to prove
that the originating impulse from the ex-
treme northwestern portions of the American con-
tinent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
SUBSISTENCE DEPARTMENT. !
RAIEIEH Snnf % lSE1 {


Sealed Proposals will be received at this office, for
the delivery of SALT BEEF, according The follow
ing .sipulatons:
The Beef must he from we-fated Cattle, slaughtered
after the Goth of October, and weighing less than
$50 pounds.
The legs and leg-rounds of the headquarters and
the shnS and at least six pounds of the neck end of
each tore-qnarter must be excluded from each barrel
and the remainder of the carcass instead of being
with clearer must be cut with and knife give
the meat square, neat and smooth appearance in
pieces Of not less than six pounds, than
pounds.
The Beef mat be sailed at the rate of one bushe of
pure Turks Island Salt II bushels of Liverpool
Salt and ounces of puverized Sat-petre to every
200 pounds, exclusive Of pickle to be made from
fresh water, as strong salt will make it. and must
be perfectly bright and clear. This Department will
furnish salt to contractors and charges if de-
sired
The Beef must be put in barrels; the barrels must
be tight and well coopered the nett weight of Beef
and the contractors hamc marked each barrel The
Beef will be inspected by inspecting officers be ap-
pointed BY this Department, at the point of delivery
Two securities will be required in equal to the
amount of the contract.
JOHN DEVEREUX,
oct Com. of Sub.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

State Of North Carolima- CASTOR county.
Court ct Pleas and Quarter Sessions-Aug Term 1861
David Friday and Marion Friday VS.. John Smith and
wife Elizabeth, Jacob Link and wife Margaret Jacob
Sammey and wife Mary.
Devisavet vel non.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
Jacob Sammey and wife Mary, two of the Defendant.
in the above case reside beyond the limits of this State
1t therefore ordered by the Court that publication be
made IL the Western Democrat, a paper published in
the town of Charlotte for six weeks SUCCESSFULLY
handing the said Jacob Sammey and wife Mary to an
at the next term of this Court be held for the
county of GsstoE the Court House in Dallas on the
third Monday in February next then and there to make
party defendants judgment pro confesso
will be entered against them.
Witness W. D Glenn, Clerk of said Court, st Office
In Dallas the Sd Monday in August, 1861.
s4-H trr adv 81 W. D. GLENN, Clerk
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REMEDY FOR DIPTHERIA.-The following is
said TO be an infallible remedy for this fearful
disease 1t was first tried some days ago, in a
district where several deaths had occurred and in
every instance in which it used the patient
recovered:
shake two small bags that will reach from ear to
and fill them with ashes and salt; dip them into
hot water and wiring them out so that they will
not drip, and apply them to the throat-cover up
the throat with flannel cloth and change them as
often as they become cool until the throat becomes
irritated, near blistering For children il is neces
sary to put flannel cloth between the ashes and
the throat to prevent hlistering. When the ashes
have been a sufficient time, take wet flannel
CLOTH and rub i: with CASTLE soap until it is cover
ed with thick lather. Dip it into hot water and
apply it to the throat and change as they cool. at
the same time use gargle made of one teaspoon
tul of cayenne pepper, of SALT one of molasses
In tea cup full of hot water, and when cool add
one fourth as much cider vinegar, and garcls
every fifteen minutes until the patient requires
sleep. gargle made of CASTLE soap is good to be
used a part of the time"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
els REWARD.

Runaway from the subscriber the 18th of Sept,
ny negro boy MARTIN. Said boy is bright mulato,
abont 80 years DID, feet inches high and weighs
As pounds; has rather efemnate voice, and or
two of his front teeth He has extensive
quaintance and has wife at Mr. Henry Catheys in the
vicinity of Tuckaseege p. o. is supposed that he
may be lurking about in that neghborhood the town
of Charlotte. will give the above reward for his de-
livery to me his confinement in Mecklenhurg Jail
r. B. WEDDINGTON.
NnH 19C1
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

The Hon A. G. Brown, late Senator in the
L. 5. Congress, and the Hon. James PheIan,
have been elected Senators in the Confederate
Congress, from the State of Mississippi. Mr. Phelan
was printer in early life, afterwards read law and
with ten or fifteen years of professional success,
has reached the high station we have announced
True merit seldom fails of its reward in any sphere
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

TRINITY GuARD.-This Company, from Trim
ity College, President Craven, Captain, arrived
here last week to guard the Yankee prisoners who
to be quartered in the old factory at this place.
The company is at present under the command Of
Lit. Townsend. We understand that other CON-
panies are to be sent here for the above purpose.
Watcha.an.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

The Book Accounts of J. A. FOX, and also those OF
j. H. HOWE, contracted in the Foundry business are
in my hands for settlement and collection. No one
else has authority in the latter Those interested
will act wisely to heed this notice before the 10th
October Rroxmo.
/. C. WILLIAMSON,
s.pt H. 1881 Attorney.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
Headquarters Department ONO

", Y I
Office of Chief Commissary Goldsborough, Oct II.
Proposals will be received at this Office for the de-
livery of 5000 barrels of good superfne FLOUR for
the of the Confederate troops the coast of North
Carolina.
Bidders the quantity they can deliver per
week or month, the price, and the Railroad depot at
which the Flour be delivered
The Flour will be received in either barrels or bags
but preference given to offers for it liz barrels
WM. W. MORRISON,
Ger. Y, 1881. 81. Major c. Army.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
COTTON WAREHOUSE.

OATES & WILLIAMS will store Cotton under roof
and advance cents per pound all received charg-
ing interest the money advanced, and % cents
per bale storage for the first month and cents
bale for each subsequent month, and commissions
per cent. OATES WILLIAMS.
October Is, 1861 st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

ENDURANCE ON THE MARcH.-A great deal
has been said as to the hardships of troops in
the way of marching. As an example of what
troops are expected to do, and what they have
actually done in the way of marching there is
striking illustration in the history of Napoleon S
Italian campaign of 1897. 1t was his desire to
effect junction with Joubert and defeat the Aus
TRANS at Rvoli. He therefore took Massena S
DIVISION which had been fighting at Verona on
the 18th of January, and marched that night to
Rivoli, at least fifteen miles distant They fought
and conquered the Austrians at Rivol on the 18th
Massena's division doing some of the hardest
fighting. The battle lasted nearly all day, and at
night Napoleon set out with the same men for a
still longer march to Mantua. "These brave SOL
diers, says Theirs, "With joyful faces, and reck-
oning upon fresh victories, seemed not to feel IA
tigue They flew, rather than marched, to cover
Mantua- They were fourteen leagues from that
city" To march all night, to fight all day, and
then to march for another night did not seem to
be a hardship to the men into whom Napoleon
had infused his spirit.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
CantWeli'S Practice,

During my absence in the Military service of this
State in Virginia. subscribers and others desiring
les of the above work, obtain them of Mrs 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 deduc-
ton will be made to those who buy to sell again
EDWARD CANTNELL.
Camp Norfolk July 40 1851
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G.. R. TaylOr's
VIRGINIA PRINTING INK ESTABL ISHMEkT,

Corner Of ADAMS and Leigh streets, RICHMOND Va.
c. r. A L o R Printing Ink Manufactu
rer, takes pleasure in announcing to the Southern
Press that his Ink Factory is now in successful ope
ration in the manufacture OF description of Print
ing Ink, which he is prepared to furnish reason
able News Book and Job Inks of every descrip
ton always on hand.
Orders promptly attended to. Address
G. r. TAYLOR,
July I'd. Richmond, Va.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
SPIES.

The Richmond Wing says that the subject max.
Ing the most urgent demand upon the immediate
attention of Congress, is a systematized plan of
Passports and Police to circumvent or guard
against the Vaccinations of the emissaries of the
Yankee government in our midst-eyen in the
Departments themselves This can be done, and
it should be done quickly, or else incalculable
injury may be inflicted on the cause so bravely
defended by people determined to be free. 1t is
asserted by gentlemen ofapproved judgment, that
every demonstration which has been attended by
the least gmmering of success, might be easily
traced to the instigaons of spies and traitors who
have been industriousy engaged in the work of
imparting Intelligence to the Yankees. The death
Gen. Garnet, and the disaster to his command
may be in great part attributed to the perfdy of
men too easily trusted within our lines In the
same way have the operations of our army in
Western Virginia been embarrassed The cap
ture of our men at Hatteras by the acknowledge
ment OF the enemy, was owing to information
veyed to the North by released prisoner. The
attack at Port Royal never would have beon made
had not the secret agent Of the Yankee Govern
ment fret made a careful inspection of its dcfcn-
ces; and the pusllanimous invasion of the eastern
Shore of Virginia was undertaken when assured
that there was only 800 Confederates to confront
5000 Lincolnite robbers The points to be raw
ageQ next, and what other information may be in
possession If the enemy, furnished by the secret
agents who are allowed to pass with IMMUNITY, will
be developed in due process of time.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

PoRK-Sales have been made here at 10 cents
Buyers and sellers are both little slow, neither
being very we'll satisfied with the price. We have
heard of no large sales.-Salisbu'y Watchman.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
Oct l
SUBSISTENCE DEPARTMENT, !
RALEIGH. Sept. 81. 1861. I

RALEIGH, Sept. 81, 1861. 7
The undersigned is DESTROYS of purchasing a large
lot of these articles for the of the Troops Appl
cation may be made tc him, any one of the
Agents engaged in purchasing for the State.
JOHN DEVEREUX,
OCT 81 Com. of Sub.
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TAKE NOTICE.

The Accounts and Notes due |. LOEWENSTEIN
are IN my hands for collection and settlement All
persons indebted will please come forward and settle
without delay
J. EIGESBRCH.
November 8, 1861
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

The CAPTURE OF MEssRs MASON AND Sill
DELL.-The case of the capture Of the Hon
Henry Laurens by British war vessel, in 1873.
while on his passage from the United States to
Holland, to which latter country he was accredi-
ted as Envoy, has been cited as precedent in
justification OF the arrest of Messrs Mason and
Slldell by the United States Government But
there Is no analogy between the two cases. further
than that In both, enemy's ministers were cap
tured. Mr. Laurens was arrested on board Of a
United States vessel Messrs Mason and Slidell
were taken on board of an English mail steamer
In the one case, Great Britain being at war with
the United States, captured an enemy's vessel
where the right 'to commit acts of hostility
clearly existed; in the other, the United States
being at peace with Great Britain, captured the
vessel of a neutral and fir endly nation where sthe
character of hostility did not and could not exist.
The "Annual Register" for 1880, D. 229, Contains
the following notice of Mr.. Laurens arrest:
"Advices were this day received that the Fairy,
sioop-of-war, and the Vcstal frigate being cruis-
ing on the New Foundland station, fell in with,
and took an American packet, on board of (which
was Mr. Laurens, President of the Congress"
The right of Great Britain to seize that vessel
and hold Mr. Laurens as prisoner was the undis-
puted right of belligerent to capturs any enemy's
ship; and had the United States seized Messrs
Mason ard Slidell on board a Confederate vessel
their right to do SO could not be questioned They
captured those gentlemen, however on board of a
British vessel in the service of the British Govern
ment, where they had no right ''to commit acts of
hostility" and are consequently guilty of an un-
qualified outrage against the rights of neutras,
and the dignity and honor of Great Britain
Richmond Enquirer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
Confederate Loan.

The undersigned having been appointed local Com
msSioners to receive subscriptions of stock to the
Confederate loan, would respectfully and most earn
esty appeal to the patriotism of the people of Neck
lenburg forward with their known liberality,
and uphold the Government and sustain the credit Of
the Confederate States, by such substantial aid which
lheir ample means would mperatvely to demand.
1t is mere gift ask of you. nor are they empty
promises made i'll return We offer you good dividend
paying stock and promise perpetual relief from Black
Republican rule for your money.
JOHN WALKER,
JOHN A. You've,
w. r. MYERS, ! Commissioners.
Jos. H. WILSON,
July 30 JAS. Ii. CARSON,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

gg~ The Savannah Republican, speaking of the
battle at Pensacola, says
'Lieutenant Adam Baker, (of the marines,
South CarolinIan,) left his command, came to
Pensacola and represented that he was under
orders from the General to erect battery on Deer
POint-engaged two fishermen to pull over; but
instead of going to Deer Point went directly to
Fort Pickens, and is now there with the two men
May his ashes be scattered to the four winds of
Heaven
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
HEADQUARTERS NORTH CAROLINA TRooPs,

ADJUTANT GENERAL's OFFICE,
General Order, Raleigh Sept. 26th, 1861.
l. All companies of twelve months volunteers offer
ing their services after the st of October required
to furnish their arms for which the State will pa
H. Officers raising the companies hereby author.
lied to collect all the public arms in the counties in
which they reside for the use of their companies
Ill Should the above modes fail to furnish arms
enough for any company, the Captain will receive au
thority to purchase On application to this Office.
BY order of the Commander in chief.
J. G. MARTIN,
oee !, 1881. Sat AdjataAt General
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10


LIB, author of the n. G. Justice, etc.
CONTENTS:
Of legislative power in general legislative power in
North Carolina legislative powers OF Justices Of tho
peace; county bound8res-Geedg etc: county Terenue
and charges court houses prisons County trustee
jury trials fairs and public sales; general assembly;
inspections, public landings, etc; poor houies and
hospltaIs registers and clerks rivers and creeks gates
ferries and bridges weights and measures; idiots and
unatlcs; retailers: Neuse river public roads and cart
ways; public landings and inspections; mills and mil
lers ordinances and consabes; patrols wardens Of the
poor prison bounds; roads, ferries bridges; poll tax
exemptions; executive power in general; executive
power in North Carolina; executive power Of the courts
chief justice and clerk attorneys at law; attorney
eral reporter and marshal clerks and solicitor counsel
Tor paupers guardians; county attorney; anctioneeHi
county court clerks coroners; boundary ssoneH
committees OF finance; county county treasurer
special court commissioners of fairs; inspectors gu
perncndents of schools; commissioners Of navigation
Wardens OF the poor; registers commissioners Of rt
ana creeks sheris cOnstables; rangers standard keep
ers retailers administrators; chairman Of sPeeAl
court commissioners of deeds ard con1eyauce; con-
superintendent Of elections; guardians and receivers
inspectors commissioners of internal Improvements;
parttion patrol committees processcHcrs listers
ana boards OF valuations overseer: of and rivers
commissioners Of wrecks tobacco pekers and cooPe'
. The APPENDIX contains forms Of Deeds and Con-
feyances as follows: Agreements as.ignments awards,
bills OF sale, bills Of exchange and ladng bonds mis-
ceHaneons bonds contracts, deeds mi marriage set ls-
ments, mortgages, copartHershp articles notes, re-
leases. &c. &c
This book contains $50 pages, is gotten up in EaPs-
ror styl and bound in law calf Price sir lie ccpy,
So.oo' EDWARD CAETWL.L,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

Keeps for sale Lard corn and meal; also, chick
ems &c. a fresh supply of candies just received For
sale cheap for cash. Two doors below the Jail.
October u.s. 1861
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
Agricultural Implements

at the Sign of the Golden ad-Loek
large supply of the above consisting of Thomnson
celebrated Ploughs also, Shelters Straw Cutters
Shovels Spades Hay and manure Forks best caststee
Axes Picks, Mattocks, Grubbirg Hoes Wedding Hoes
Trace Chains, Log Chains, Wagon Chains, Garden
Hoes Rakes, Hedge Shears, Pruning Shears, Pruning
and Budding Knives, &c, &C.
COCHRANE SAMPLE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
Further Notice.

All persons indebted to the deceased will please
come forward and close their accounts Immediately
either by cash note and all persons having claims
against the estate must present them duly authenticate
ed, this notice will be pleaded in bar of their
cry. WM. TIDDY Jr Admir-
November L. ;s6l 7t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10
Dry Goods, Ready-made Clothing,

PANT AND VEST PATTERNS .BONNETS,
OSnaourgs and Domestics
Hats, Gaps, Boots and Shoes, Hurauare and
Cutlery, Enrthemware, e. Drugs,
With many other articles usually kept in store
TERMs-Al sums under So, cash; that amount
six months credit will be given the purchaser giving
good and approved security.
WA. TIDDY, Jr, Admir-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-10

Hoop Poles, Slaves and Cord Wood.
Wanted at the Charlotte Steam MILL
Oct Is. JOHN WILKES
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A NEW LAW BOOK.
CANTWELL'S PRACTICE At LAW,

Just published, treatise upon the PRACTICE AT
LAW in North Carolina. by EDWARD CAsrWTLL
LIB, author of the n. c. Justice, ETC.
CONTENTS.
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Will, Charlotte & Ruth. Railroad


Acting Master of Transportation
Lincolnton. April 4, Io6l
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July 80.
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-09-05
PROBATE ORDER.

CTATE OF MICHIGAN-County Of Cass.-ss.
y AT session of the Probate Court for the
County of Cass, holden at the Probate Office, in
Cassapolis, on Thursday the first day Of August,
in the year one thousand eight hundred and sixty
one. Present Clifford. Shanahan, Judge of Pro-
bate. In the matter of the estate of William
Barnard, deceased. On reading and filing the
petition duly verified, of Hannah b.. Barnard,
praying for license to sell real estate Of said
deceased.
Thereupon 1t rs ordered, that Saturday the
fourteenth day of September next, at ten o'clock
in the forenoon, be assigned for the hearing OF
said petition, and that the heirs at law OF SAID
deceased, and all other persons interested In said
estate are required to appear at session OF said
Court, then to be holden at the Probate Office,
in Cassapolis and show cause, if any there be- why
the prayer of the petitioner should not be granted
And it is further ordered. that said petitioner
give notice to the persons interested in said estate
Of the pendency Of said petition. and the hearing
thereof, by causing copy of this order to be pub
lished in the Cass County Republican, a newspaper
printed and circulating in said County of Cass, for
four successive weeks previous to said d day OF
hearing. si.I lRo G. SHANAHAN,
X IA true copy.] ntae Judge OF Probate.
Angus l, 1861 ,.. .re augo-l6w4
The Cass County Republican. [volume] (Dowagiac, Mich.) 18??-1880, 1861-09-05
PRORATE NOTICE

CTATE OF MICHIGAN County of Cass Pro-
y bate Court. = Whereas application has been
made to the said court by Hannah b. Bannard,
Administrative of the estate of William Barnard,
deceased, for the final settlement of administration
accounts in said estate:
{ And, whereas. no commissioners have been
appointed TO examine and adjust the claims against
said estate: Notice is therefore hereby given that
the second Saturday in September next, has been
appointed by said court for examining and adgus,
settlement of the same at the Probate Office, in
Cassapols, of said county, at ten O'Clock in the
forenoon, at which time and place all persons
HAVING claims against said estate will present them
to said court for final settlement.
And it is hereby ordered that the above notice
be published in the Cass County Republican, once
in each week for four weeks in succession, imme-
diately preceding said settlement.
r 20 e'rri C. SHANAHAN, Judge of Probate. II
August /, 1s61., ang8-16w4 !,