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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-19

Legislature had in view in calling convention, a
perversion of the objects the people have in view, in
they vote in favor of its CALL and in derogaon
that high trust with which delegate should be CLOTH
ed by his constituents. We in The midst of
laton-a body is now in session in Washington city,
fresh from The people, to consult and if possible TO
agree upon basis for honorable adjustment of
political troubles; and in Montgomery, Alabama,
Convention is in session for the formation of provis-
ional government for the States which have seeded
To each of these bodies Legislature has Com
missioners. The State of Virginia, lying Immediately
North OF u.s. has also called Convention. What the
result OF the action of these various bodies will be
human wisdom can foresee, no human eye can PEN
citrate the future The result of the action of these
bodies would weigh much with me in determining the
course our State should take in the present troubled
condition of country 1t is we'll known you sirs
as well as to the good people ofmy native county that
am no dsunonist per That my attachment TO the
Union, so long as it could be maintained and admins
tered in the integrity with which it formed by
fathers. has been great 1t has invested nation
with greatness and power and prosperity, which has
been conferred by a kind Providence other a
ton. Its dissolution, therefore, in my view, is
ter which should receive the highest and gravest
sderation of the proposed Convention and that those
who are delegated to perform the high trusts thus
committed to them, should go there independent
freemen to exercise their greatest wisdom in the pro-
motion of the greatest good for the people of our be-
loved State. Very respectfully, yours, &C.
JOS. H. WILSON
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-19

correspondent OF the Columbia Caronian
writes as follows
CHARLESTON, Feb. Is, 1851.
Perhaps few words in regard to the condition
of Charleston, as it is just now, would not come
amiss. Although the United States flag still
waves in sight of the Battery yet the great drama
10 being acted in another part of the Southern
country. Be assured, that the curtains will be
again lifted and Charleston will be the scene of
action.
'Why is not Fort Sumter taken?" Everybody
is asking this question-but the answer is simple
enough. The matter is taken completely outsof
our hands. We, being members of the Confederate
States Of America, of course bound to obey its
constitution and laws. But that constitution re-
strains the right of declaring to Congress alone
and if by precipitate action We should plunge
country into bloody civil war, we would do
that which we have right to do without the con-
sent of our sister States But do not think that
the preparation for the worst has ceased. On the
contrary, the work is progressing rapidly. Cum
mins Point Battery Fort Stevens) has at last been
finished 1t is covered on the outside with railroad
iron, aud is almost as impregnable as Fort Sumter.
Three large mortars, bearing on the latter fort,
mounted in it, aud three sxty-four Founders
bearing in tie same direction Anderson's largest
guns pointed against this battery, but our
soldiery have very little fear Of them. This fort is
on Morris Island, and within 6vc-eighths of mile
of Fort Sumter Fort Morris, half u mile further
off, has also several heavy guns mounted. A few
twenty four Founders mounted on Fort john
son, but these not expected to do much desruc-
ton. The great reliancs is placed on the mortars
three Of the largest size being mounted in it.
By-the-by, hear it limited that these bombs will
be filed with cayenne pepper and other smothering
conbustibles. Outside OF Fort Moultiie, on Sulli-
vans Island, are two mortar batteries-seven be-
ing mounted in one and four in the other. The
two forts have been strengthened by sandbags-
these latter having been bound together by iron
bars. The floating battery" is almost completed.
1t is expected that it will be ready for during
this or next week. 1t is thirty feet in height
contains upper and lower deck. The breast
work in front forms an angle of about 200 with
the horizon and will be covered with railroad iron.
-Four cannon sixty-four Founders, will be placed
upon each deck; and company or companies of
artillery and infantry will man it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-19
MECKLENBURG HOUSE,

This hotel. situated the Of the town of
Charlotte and convenient to the business portion of
the town has been leased by the subscriber and reed
and put in good order and condition, and | am now
ready accommodate all who may call upon me. All
that ask Of the public is to try and if they
pleased will then know that the fault lies with me-
My table will be provided with the best that the country
can aford-having secured the best of cooks and
servants satisfied that can please the taste of
the most fastdious.
Being provided with good and comfortable stables
and careful and attentive ostlers prepared to pro-
vide for mans best friend, the Horse.
Feb 49, 1861 3m MATTHIAS HARKEY
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-19

ANOTHER MEETING.-It will be seen by the proceed
ings to-days paper that another meeting of citizens
of this county was held in the courthouse in this place
on Saturday last and that j. II. Wilson and VIM. F.
Davidson Esqs., nominated for seats in the State
Convention We have not room this week to discuss
the claims of these gentlemen, and will not have an
opportunity of doing before the election, it being
only eight days off, but will say that we think they
stand on firm Southern ground as any Southern
ought to require. 1t will be by Mr. Wilson's letter
that he is for secession stand but he is
unwilling pledge himself to particular course
when the Convention meets, not knowing what may
trsuspire before that time; aud authorized to
say that Mr. Davidson endorses Mr. Wilson's letter fully
The position of these gentlemen is precisely in accord
ance with the action of meeting held in this place on
the day of December. 1t will be remembered that
on that day a very large number of the citizens of
Neck-nburg irrespective of party, met in the court
house this place and passed series of resolutions
without dissenting voice." of which the following is
the most important:
ed That in view of the fore going considerations it
is our conviction that the Legislature of State
In session. should take prompt action in calling Con-
veRoa the State for the purpose, primarily of CIV
ing united, calm, considerable and dignIfed for
the preservation OF our Union and our Federal Govern
its original integrity, if practicable and
condary, not practlcabIe to adopt such
be deemed most prudent for the protection OF the
honor OF the citizens OF our beloved State"
At that time all agreed to the above resolution and
endorsed it. 1t considered a sort of compromise
of conflicting views. We still stand by the action of
that meeting and do MeSSrs. Wilson and Davidson
Had we time and space would publish the whole
proceedings of the meeting ofhe first Of December, and
then our readers would be convinced that have all
along and do abide by the platform then adopted
spirit of those resolutions had been adhered by
all others there would be of candidates.
1t has always been understood that old party predi
lectiOns be cschewc ca in this maIter-we have
done so-Out claim that present position
responds with that of such men Bragg, ClIngman,
Branch and others Of opposite poticS-men who have
been marked by zeaIUus devotion to the cause OF
southern rights.
OF the high character of the candidates it is unneces
sary for speak. Every BODY the county knows
Jos. H. " iIsou-a purer more honest man does
live in the State. Davidson has twice represented
ed his duties promptly and faithfully.
We were not present at the meeting Saturday, but
learn that it respectable in point of numbers and
know that Of the respectable citizens of
the county participated IN 1t.
We deny the right ofaCting important ques-
tons his opinions may dictate, and claim moth
ing than privilege Tor Ouraelt and tor
those who participated the meeting here
day.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-19
State Of North Carolina, Catawba C,

A. F. Brevard and others N. J. Shelton.
Attachments.
appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the
defendant in these has absconded or so removed
that the ordinary process Of law be served
him. it is therefore ordered that publication be made
in the Charlotte Democrat for six successive weeks for
the said defendant TO be and appear Court
of Pleas and Quarter Sessions be opened and held
for the county of Catanba at the Court House in New
ton, the Sd Monday in April next, then and there
to the above attachments, they will be set
for hearing and Judgment granted as prayed for.
Witness Geo. Sytzer, Clerk of said Court at Office
in Newton, the third Monday in January, A. D. 1861.
52-6t. pr adv Sc GEO. SETTER c. G. G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-19

Bas~ 1t will be seen by the following resolution
passed by the Southern Congress at Montgomery,
that the question about the Forts in the seeding
States has been placed under the control of the
Southern Government:
Resolved, That this Government take under its
charge the questions and difficulties now existing
between the sovereign States of this Confederacy
and the United States, relative to the occupation
of the forts, arsenas, navy yards and other public
establishments; and that the President of this Con-
gress be directed to communicate this resolution to
the Governors of the States.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-19
ESS TO THE SECRETARY OF THE
WAR DEPARTMENT.
Charlotte Market, FEB. Is, 1861.

CorToE, to 10 cents, slight decline-about 200
bales old last week. CoRs, IS TO 80 eents-scaree
and in demand. WHEAT, 81 IS TO 81 40 for White,
and 81 25 to 81 IS for Red. FLoUR is very
and sells readily at So rs So 81 per sack NEW BA-
coz III hog round. PEAS s74 cents, very scarce.
Oars So cents.
Irish planting Potatoes are worth 81 SO to s. per
Dbl, in stores.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-19
$50 REWARD.

RUNAWAY, from The Subscriber. living White
Plains. Chesterfield Dsrct, s. c., about 10Th of August last
my negro fellow Ben. He "a yeas OF age Of yelows
complexion almost black, has beard weighs about l6O
pounds about feet inch high He walks with rm step
and carries himself erect Ii s likely that Ben will en-
deavor make his way free Sale. Amy person who
viii the said negro and lodge him in any safe Jail
that can get HIM deliver him my residence shall
receive the reward will also give 500 reward for
proof sufficient convict any white persons Ct
WIN. M. BLAKENEY.
Fehmarv 70 1861 NJ,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-19

JACKSON, Miss, Feb. lI.-Hon. jefferson Davis
rived here this evening on his way to Montgomery He
received with grand military and civic honors In
a speech the CAPITOL he said if must come, it
must be upon Northern and not upon Southern soil
but if the North is prepared to grant peace and
recognize cur equality all will be well.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-19

BEAUFORT HARBOR AND MOREHEAD CRY
A steamship line has been established between n
York and Morehead City. and the first steamer, the
"Daylight," arrived at Morehead last week. A
correspondent of the Goldsboro Rough Notes no.
tees this arrival as follows:
"The Steamer left New York City at o'clock,
P. NJ on Saturday the 9th inst. She reached
Beaufort Harbor ON Tuesday evening the 18th;
but in consequence Of heavy fog did not enter
outside until Wednesday morning, and at o'clock
A. NJ, safely moored at the dock Of the At
lantic and North Carolina Railroad at Morehead
City. Her cargo discharged and goods for
parties in Goldsboro received at that place on
the 18th, at 10 a. NJ, making only little over
three DAYS from New York to Goldsboro.
The Steamer will regularly between New
York and Morehead
There is no doubt that the Harbor of Beaufort
is the best and most coast, and is
easy of access and that Morehead City, the terminus
of the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad will
be at some future time the great entire port for
North Carolina, and will be built up and rank as a
great Commercial city. Thousands of our citizens
are in the habit of visiting it with their families
every Summer. There is nowhere more delight
full summer resort, and in winter her waters swarm
with the featherd tribe. Living is cheap and
easy-Oysters fish and game abundant, and her
lands susceptible of a high degree of cultivation.
Vegetables of all kinds grow there in great plenty
and very early. and the writer of this thinks
that Market gardens there would pay better than
Portsmouth and Norfolk which two cities ship
annually many thousands of dollars worth of vege-
tables to the Northern cities
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-19

UNION CoUNTY-Just the eve of going to press
we received the proceedings of meeting held at
Wilson's Store in Union county, the 18th. II. R.
Massey recommended as a candidate for the
Convention, and delegates appointed to meeting to
be held at Monroe the 2!st instant for the purpose
of nominating candidate. 1t is impossible for TO
publish the proceedings this week would do so.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-19

CANDIDATES FOR THE CONvENTIoN.-Burke,
Gen. c. NJ. Avery; Buncombe, n. W. Woodfn !;
Caldwell, T. J. Dula; Catawba, Rev. P c. Henkle;
Mcdowell A. NJ. Erwin; Rockingham Thomas
Settle;-all for secession.
The candidates in Arson Thos. s. Ashe and
VIM. G. Smith.
CASTOR COUNTY.-We learn that public
meeting at Dallas nominated DR.. Sidney X. John
ston as a candidate for the convention. DIR John
ston is for secession.
CLEAvELAND.-Dr Miller and H. d. Cabiniss
are candldates-for secession.
The proceedings of the Catawba meeting will be in
serted next week
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-19
MARRIED..

In CASTOR county, the 9th inst, by J. c. Sronp,
Esq, Mr. Emanuel Mauney to Miss Nancy Cameron.
In Union county, on the 7th instant, by w. P. Muse
Esq, Mr. Vim. Rives to Miss Mary R. Crump.
In Wilmington, on the 18th inst 3. R. Moore. Esq
of Salisbury, to Miss Joe, daughter of N Nixon Esq
In Iredell county, the 9th instant, Mr. Joseph c.
White to Miss A. McCulloch Howard.
On the 3lst ult Mr. Aaron G. Lents of Rowan, to
Miss Alkaline S. Culp of Cabarrus. In Rowan county
on the 9Th inst, Mr. John Lucas to Miss Mary Damn.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-19
HOME MANUFACTURE-G,

HOME MANUFACTURE-G Guns, Shot and She'll
We saw specimens of altered muskets, shot and
shell, the work of the ordinary hands employed in
the machine shops of the Atlantic and North-C
DINA railroad, at Newborn, under the superinten-
dence Of Mr. T. J. Hudson, Master Machinist.
These experiments made at the suggestion Of
the energetic President of the Atlantic and North
Carolina railroad, John d Whitford, Esq. We
saw the North Carolina alteration of the old mus
kets by the side Of that of New York and the for
mer was vastly superior 70 the latter in every re-
spect. The samples of shot included 64-pound-
err and 6pounder; the shells were 4Opound shells.
The casting was faultess We understand from
Mr. Whitford that he will take contract at the
cost of the articles North, and will work to any
sample produced, and guarantee at least as good
an article.
We trust Mr. w. will get contract, and we
should suppose he can, for it seems the Black Re-
publicans are bent upon cutting off. the supplies
northward. At all events home industry should
be encouraged. Mr. Whitford is entitled to great
credit for his enterprise in this matter. The speci-
mems we are abiding to may be seen at the
Executive of6ce.-Raleiyh JourHaL
We take pleasure in copying the above, and also
express the hope that workshops in our own State
will receive all the encouragement possible. Mr.
Whittord the President of the Atlantic & N. c.
Railroad, is an enterprisng gentleman and
full and valuable citizen. He manages his Road
well, judging from own observation and from
the Report of the commission appointed by the
last Legislature to examine it's affairs We learned
from a member of that commission that there was
not the least fault to be found with Mr. Whitford's
management.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-19
DIsSOLUTION.

The firm of NJ W. robson CO., was this day
dissolved by its limitation. The Books, Notes and
accounts will be paid s. il. Blair, who il authorized
to settle the same. d. W. RoblSONt
January ], 1851 b NJ bLAlh.
All those indebted to the said firm, will pay up i'm
nedately We must have money. 3. D. BLAibs
Feb IL, 1881 In
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-19

LINCoLN's SPEECHEs-Mr Lincoln for the first
time since his election, made speech at indiana
polls, Indiana, his way to Washington, in
which he alluded+o political affairs We are dis
appointed in the tone Of his speech It was not
only evasive, but is what might be called wishy-
washy, slang -whanging effort. While rldiculing
the idea that State has the right to secede, he
does not positively assert the right or duty of
ercion, but uses the following language for the
purpose, it seems, of justifying coercion:
What, then, is "coercion?" What is ''nvasion?'
Would the marching Of an army into South Caro-
lima, without the consent of her people, and with
hostile intent towards Them be invasion? l GER
tainly think it would be coercion" also, if The
South Carolinans forced to submit. But if
the United States should merely hold and retake
its own forts and other property, and collect the
duties on foreign importations, withhold
the mails from places where they are habitualy
violated would any all these things be ''invason
or coercion"' Do protested lovers of the
Union, but who spitefully resolve that they will
resist coercion and invasion, understand that such
things as these on the part of the United States
would be coercion or invasion of State? If so,
their idea Of means to preserve the object of their
great affection would seem to be exceedingly thin
and airy
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-19
TO MERCHANTS.

Rrades Co. strong Crown and Brades' Patent HOES
"a large quantity for sale to the trade
DAVID FAUST & CO.,
Successors to Faust, Winebrem Co.,
No 40 North Sd ST.,
Feb. 10th. st PHILADELPHIA.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-19
State Of North Carolina, Union Co.
Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sess,ons-Lanu Term !s6I

Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessons-Jany Term 1861
Northumberland Land
John Stewart VS.. Joseph Edwards.
In this it appearing to the satisfaction Of the
Court that the defendant Joseph Edwards, resides
beyond the limits of this State it is therefore ordered
by the Court that publication be made in the Western
Democrat for six successive weeks notifying said
resident defendant be aud appear at the Term
of this conr TO be held for the county Of Unon at the
court House in Monroe, the fist Monday in April
then and there to show if any he has, why
the land levied on shall not be sold to satisfy Plaintiffs
debt, interest and cost.
Witness j. F. Hough, clerk Of said court at Office
in Monroe the first Monday in January 86l, and in the
s5th year of our Independence
52-6t DIR adv SCI J. F. HOUGH Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-19

COLUMBIA, Feb. lG.-The sales of cotton yesterday
emounted to IS bales. Extremes u TO l04.
CHARLESTON. Feb. I3.-There was good demand
for cotton to-day which resulted in the sale of 1888
bales at prices in favor Of buyers Extremes 70 l2c
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-19

STANDARDIZATION Cheraw, S. c., Sunday
the 10th inst we learn from the Wadesboro Ar
gus, a man named Zacharah Ellerbe, shot his own
brother, Calhoun Ellerbe 1t is stated that Zacha-
riah was not to blame, his brother had attempt
ed to kill him several times, and at the time of the
fatal occurrence, Calhoun had attacked Zachariah
with a knife, and the latter killed the former to
save his own life.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-19

neA- The " Bunyan Tableaux" exhibition in
this place the past week, and visited by large
audiences. All were well pleased. 1t is fine paint
ing, and fail to have good effect those who
it and hear the excellent lecture. The Washing
ton TableauX" will be exhibited this week.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-19

IA The Standard learns that the Judges of the
Supreme Court of this State clearly of opinion
that State and county officers are eligible to seats
in the State convention. OfcourSe this settles the
question
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-19

THE LEGIsLATURE.-A sketch of the proceedings will
be found on second page. On Friday last the AID
Valorem bill passed the Senate its first reading.
The Raleigh Register states that the stay law will
be defeated in the House.
We stated in a part of our last issue that the Legisa
ture had fixed lay for final adjournment. This was
error No day has been fixed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-19

B~ may seem strange but it is nevertheless true,
that some of those who foremost in complaining
about refusal to support Mcssrs. Johnston and Os
borne, only three or four weeks ago themselves
opposed to secession and denied the right ola State
secede, and denounced South Carolina for the
she took. We never denounced South Carolina de-
MED the right of secession, yet these who did
better southern rights in the estimation of
people than are! We do not blame them for chang
ing flor suppose they could resist the current