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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03
Charlotte Market, DEC. 2, 1861.

Charlotte Market, DEC z, 1851.
Produce Of all kinds has advanced since last
port, except cotton. ~
Flour has been selling at 81 to 81 as per sack, add
tho demand is still good.
Corn SIS to 60 per bushsl; Peas 65; Rye 81 as
but none offering.
Wheat has advanced to 81 IS and 81 Sc per bushel .
The demand is not supplied. .4a
About 60 bales of Cotton sold last week. Dur
ing the first part of the week the price ranged about
81 cents but towads the close there Decline and
now authorized to quote it at to u.
Pork sells at from to 10 cents, though there has
been but little offering
Whisky 81 per gallon-some sales have been nads
at higher figures. Apple Brandy 81 rs per gallon.
New Orleans Molasses rs cents per gallon. NO.
Sugar II to l24 cents per ID.
Bagging and Rope is very
COLUMBIA, Nov 30.-l2o bales cotton were sold
during the week at to cts extremes. Flour % 70
TO S4 so per sack; Corn IS to sO Peas go
CHARLESTON, Nov 2S.--25 bales cotton changed
hands the past week at ceRts Bacon sizes 30 TO 81
per ID Flour So so to $40 Is per Darrell Corn 50
cts to 81 per buShel; Oats 80 cts.
Cotton quoted in New York, the 9th, at PAGE.
for mddng upands
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03

THE VIRGINIA CoNvENTIoN has amended the State
Constitution of Virginia to have the Judges of
the Supreme and Circuit Courts elected by tie Legsla
ture ms tead of by the people
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03

In Richmond Coffee is selling 81 20 to 81 so per b.
and board the hotels So day. and so cents extra
for fires. Day board at good boarding houses may still
be had for 800 month.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03

THE Observation-Disclosures the Lincolnites have land
ed Southern SOIL their tracks are marked by the
most unparalleled outrages upon Southern men, women
and children. Property of all kinds is either stolen
destroyed by fire, and helpless families left house
less for the winter by the torch of the very people who
have been enriched by the patronage of the South.
The British soldiers in time of the Revolution con-
Quoted themselves gentlemen compared with the
conduct of "our Northern brethren" They hesitate
not to arrest suspicion and inflict cruel
corporal punishment upon thcm send them to some
prison house in the North die with disease have
their health impaired for life. of villains
never invaded any country than these same Yankee
tools of corrupt and tyrannical Administration at
Washington. The people of the South, every man,
resolve to fight to the death rather than be con-
quered by the barbarous and unfeelng of human
beings who inhab the Northern States. If they were
to succeed the inhabitants of this fair land would be
under horrible yoke than the children of
Israel in Egypt and old Abe Lincoln would excel
Pharaoh in incting heavy burthens and punishments
upon the people. Our people begin to understand
what their doom would be under the Black Republican
Government, and understanding it they do, know
they ready die rather than submit, believing
that victory, later, will certainly perch upon
the banners of those who fighting for their lives,
liberty, property and honor. Rather than live again
in union with the North, we would thousand times
prefer have British authority extended and
pay tribute to Queen Victoria and believe this is
the sentiment of large majority of the Southern
people. Two things cerain-one is, that the South
will establish her Independence and the other, that
there be any fellowship and good feel
ing between the sections
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03
TAKE NOTICE.

The Accounts and Notes due I. L0EWENSTEN
are in my hands for collection and settlement. All
persons indebted will please come forward and settle
without delay.
HeysnbsT b. 1851 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03

THE 9Th v. c. REGT. VOLUNTEERS, we under
stand has been ordered from Western Virginia to
Manassas.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03

You are hereby summoned to appear at the Church.
yard, armed and equipped the law directs for
and drill, Saturday, Dec 7th at 10 o'clock
A. By order, j. N. HUNTER, Capt.
II. LIPsoN o. S. aa
N. B.-Defaulters will be dealt with according TO
law. December 3. Is
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03
Save Your LEATHER or Your
MONEY!

KARL KAHNWEILER at Dallas, CASTOR county,
will pay l23 cents for Dry q for Green HIDES
will Tan them for one-haf Of the Leather His
perience in the business he feels assured, will enable
him to give his friends and customers full satisfaction
Mr. r. Lay, an experienced work man, or myself will
always be found on the Yard Please give me . trial.
KARL KAHNWEILER.
Dallas, Nov. 26, 1861 6t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03

More Laurels for North Cdrolina--a Yankee Cavalry
Regiment Utterly Routed ruth Loss Of LOG Killed and
&c Taken Prisoners!
We have the qualification of announcing upon
questionable lthorty the complete success of Skin
mish beyond Manassas, in which the First North Caro-
lima Cavalry Regiment played distinguished part.
On Tuesday morning last at early dawn, Col Rob-
ert RANSOM with large body of his cavalry, who
occupy advanced position Centreyille, started
out upon scouting expedition. They had proceeded
but few miles when they tell in with the Third Pean-
sylvania Cavalry Regiment, commanded by Col Averl
At the command of their leader the North CARROLL
mans made a daShng charge upon the Hessians kill
ing loo and taking 26 prisoners, also large number
of horses, and equipments.
The Pennsyvanans were utterly routed, and fed in
Bull Run style, leaving their dead and wounded the
field. Strange to state not man our side lost
This is certainly Of the most gallant and remark
able affairs of the kind which has occurred during the
war, and Col. Ransom has quickly for himself a
distinction Of which he may well be proud We
graduate HIM and the noble Old North State upon the
brilliant result of his expediton.Pe-,6urg Erpress
30th,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03

The Senate of Mississippi has adopted a preamble
and resolution proposing the passage of effective laws
the growing of another cotton crop unit
the present is disposed of.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03

"RAIsING THB BLACK FLAG War is horrible enough
in its mildest aspect and to be dreaded always
public calamity for the time being; but when gov
eminent steps FORTH as the Yankee concern has done,
in the face of civilized world, and proclams ten
twelve millions of freemen rebels" and threatens the
fate of pirates those taken upon the high seas,
who are merely carrying principle for which the
said Yankees had contendEd, spirit of retaliation
is begotten as means of defence which inaugu-
rates a carnage at once shocking to humanity and
dspraceu! to the age 1t is therefore be hoped that
reason will entirely leave the fanatical powers at
Washington City; and that they will treat our priva-
teersmen prisoners of war. And it is also to be
hoped that in the South all stories of raising black
flags will be suppressed though in justice the invader
and robber is entitled to quarter. We not saw
ages and carrying savage warfare only in Sc
far as sef-defcnce compels retaliate. Let the
North first raise the black flag" Let it be for those
who are the nearest kin savages talk of rapne
murder and confagration-of the rags of women and
children, and the cry of starving orphans Truth and
the eternal principles of justice and right require
resort to no such means Besides, should be badly
beaten in the game for cannot boast of our
sources in that dabocal genius for torture which the
North can pour from her prisons and penientiaries
Upon the high ground of reason intelligence, energy
and indomable courage we have millions for defence
but cannot hope to win when the contest is mar
rOWed
weapons to be used, crime and inhumanity!
RETAL1ATIoN-We understand that when
Major Wedges was informed of the order of the
War Department, to conhne him to cell as
hostage for some of our unfortunate privateersmen
threatened with death at the hands of the Yankees,
he was quite overcome with the announcement,
and freely said he never would serve under Gov
eminent again that would not treat prisoners as
prisoners Of war, and that if it were in his power
he would advise every friend he had in the Lin
coin army to resign rather than submit to such
DEGRADING conditions The Major, however, con-
coded the necessity and propriety of retaliation on
our part in such cases.-A0ntgon'ery Advertiser.
Lieut. Col Bowman, another of the northern prison
ers. who is confined at Raleigh, is of those who
are to suffer the same melted out to the south
ern privateersmen. We learn that when Col Bowman
was informed of his situation, and conveyed to Wake
county JAIL he wept like child. He is said to be
very gentlemanly man.
THE 9Th N. c. REGT. OF Volunteers, we under
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03

DEPARTURE OF TROoPs.-Col. r. B. Vance's
fine Regiment OF mountain men left here for East
Tennessee, via Petersburg and South Side Rail
road, on Monday evening. They left in high
spirits, sending up cheer after cheer.-Raleigh
Register.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03

4 JUST CoNPLAINT.-The Wilmington Journal COM
plains that the soldiers of the North Carolina
Regiments of Volunteers, which recently went to the
South Carolina coast for the purpose of assisting in
the defence of that State shared every cent of
North Carolina money they expand. This is not only
wrong but it is ourageously unjust. The North Caro-
lima Banks solvent any in the country-cer
tainy safe the South Carolina Banks-and there
is business fairness in the demand of the people
of sister State that fifteen per shall be
knocked off of every dollar of N. C, money offered by
our soldiers There has always been disposition
the part of South Carolina deprecate North Carolina
Bank notes. but we were not prepared to see such a
disposition continued and manifested a time like the
present For the sake of good feeling if for nothing
else do hope reform in this respect will be inau-
Eurated by the authorities of neighborng State.
1t would do them harm home, and will certainly
do them much good abroad.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03

RgsIhe northern papers say that the Lincoln Govern
ment succeeded in capturing mail sent out for Messrs
Mason and Sdel after those gentlemen had sailed from
Charleston 1t seems according the enemy's state
ment, that letters, dispatches, southern newspa-
pers and bills of exchange started the South
Ministers via Havana of which fact the Yankees OBJ
tanned information by spies suppose. The vessel
having this mail on board touched New York and
was Immediately searched by the Lincoln police and
the papers seized Of the bills of exchange will
be of no value to the Yankees.
The New York Herald says of the intercepted dis
patches:
at appears that the Government received informa-
ton of the fact that large quantity of private letters
dispatches, bills of exchange drafts &c, had been
after Messrs Slidell and Mason from HAVANA n
" to follow them Europe by the Steamer from this
Port. But few of our detectives were put the
watch and secured the whole batch correspondence
before the steamer left If the Government will fur
nish with copy of the inter cepted dispatches
will make good of them The private letters, bills
of exchange, &c, being of no value any one
may be retained by the State Department forwarded
to Fort Warren, at the discretion of the Government.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03

THE BRITISH MINISTER AND THE ARREST OF SLlDELL
AND MAsos.-According to Northern correspondents
and telegraphic dispatches, the British Minister at
Washington, Lord Lyons, is exceedingly wrathy about
the capture of Messrs Slidell and Mason from an
English vessel Here is what one of these Northern
correspondents say about the matter:
Lord Lyons has not behaved like a din1omatist
since the news of the capture of Mason and Sdell
and emphatically is almost impairment in converga
tIon and assumes that the United States must Weld
the point in controversy dsavow the act of Wilkes
and return Mason and SIide to England.
The Spanish Minister openly declared that if Mason
and SlIdell had been taken from a Spanish ship he
would have Immediately demanded his passports
Lord Lyons is said to have assumed menacing
tone, and declared that Mason and Slidell must be
given up or ample reparation made for the offence
offered the British crown. Nothing of this kind has
been officially nmated, but in ordinary intercourse
these expressions of disapprobaton and hostility have
been ungnardedly made"
The Canada papers open in their denunciations
of the course of the Lincoln Government
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03

THE y. c. STATE CONVENTION appears to be getting
along slowly with its work. Too much time is wasted
in unnecessary debate. We think the probability is
that the session will be prolonged till after Christmas.
Important matters before the Convention for
sderation. Various ordinances and propositions to
change the old Constitution been and are being
introduced There is proposition to elect Governor
to fill Gov Ellis unexpire time. also providing for the
regular election of Lieutenant Governor by the peo-
Pe who is to be Speaker of the Senate and receive the
salary the Speaker of the House of Commons re-
eevcs In of the death resignation of the Gov
srnor, the 1t. Gov. is to take his place
Propositions pending whiskey distilleries
hg her, and pay the from the State Treasury
Petitions from CASTOR, Catawba and other counties,
have been presented praying for the repeal of the Stay
Law; but do think the Convention will do any,
thing with the matter. We learn that most of the
members convinced of the improperly of such a
law, but they not disposed to interfere with the
action of the Legislature.
We believe no Ordinance has has yet been finally
passed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03
Snuff, Snuff. Snuff

Just received fresh lot of genuine Lorilards High
Toast Scotch Snuff. Cheap at
PALMER'S VARIETY STORE.
Sept a. 1861
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03
WAR NEWS.

RICHMOND, Nov. 30-Congress passed yesterday and
the President approved to-day Act enabling the people
of Missouri to elect members to the Honse of Representa-
tives of the Confederate Congress. Nothing from
the camps
The town of Warsaw, Missouri, was burned to the
ground by the Linconites on Tuesday of last week.
NASHVILLE, Nov. pa gentleman who arrived from
GAINESVILLE this evening, that dispatch was received
there from Gen Forrest which that scouting party
of QUO cavalry attacked the Lincolnes near jacksonville
KY to-day, completely routing them and killing about
eighty. No other particulars.
FROM PENsAcoLA.-The latest advices from PEN
sacola are to the 26h The officers think there will
be fighting until the arrival of the feet, which
may be looked for at moment. The total loss in
dead on the Confederate side is seven-sx killed by
the caving in of the cover of magazine. The 'red
flag" floats batteries-a standing invitation
for the enemy to come During the canuonade the
enemy fired from Pickens about six thousand shot.
1t is reported that there three breaches in Pickens
Columbia CaroIinian.
BURNING THE Characterization, Nov. 2s-The
patriotic planters of the seaboard wisely applying
the torch to the crops of lotion and rice Some of the
planters who have not the heart to apply the torch
themselves have authorized the military authorities
destroy their to prevent their falling into the
hands of the enemy. The plantations North Elisto
and the neighborhood, and elswhere the coast
of South Carolina, are sheet of fame and smoke.
WASHINGTON. Nov 22-It has been officially ascer-
tanned that the Federal Government has in the field
camp and in process of formation six hundred thousand
volunteers.
special despatch the Cincinnati Commercial, dated
Washington, the 20th says that at supper given to
Prenss by Forney last night Senator Cameron reitera
ted his opinion that the last of the Federal Govern
ment ought TO be to who desires to strike
for human liberty. (This means arming the negroes
but the Williams will accomplish nothing at that game
WILMINGTON, Del, Nov. 20.-Duponts powder mills
exploded to-day, destroying three mills and killing three
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03

u The Military Court Martial which recently met
Newbern try Col Sngletary charges preferred
by Gen Hill for conduct prcudcia to good order and
military discipline" found the Colonel guilty and
fenced him to be reprmandrd in General Orders and
to be suspended from rank, command, and pay for two
mouths We learn this from the published General Or
ders of Gen. Gatlin
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03

WESTERN FIRGINIA.-At our last advices,
Gen Floyd's main body was between Raleigh
Court ouse and Peck's Ferry, while the Yankees
having failed to entrap him, had given up the
pursuit and fallen back to Cotton Hill. There is
a prevailing opinion in the West that some prompt
action is necessary on the part of the Government
to prevent the enemy from advancing upon the
Southwestern and Central Railroads Our force
in that quarter, according to the opinion of an
intelligent writer, is altogether equate.-Rich
momd Dispatch.
FROM THE CoAsT.-The Charleston Courier
saws that skirmsh took place near Buckingham
on Saturday the 23d ult, between the Confeder-
ates and the Federal invaders. The Federals at
tempted to land but were driven off One of our
men was slightly wounded by she'll.
Four Federal steamers shelled Otto Island, near
ST. Helena, on Monday, and then landed. They
now hold entire possession Of St. Helena Sound.
SAVANNAH, Nov 2S-The papers of this
morning state that Fort Pulaski, on yesterday,
threw few shot and shell at the camp of the
Federals On Tybee Island, which caused Bull
Run stampede to safer quarters on that Island.
There are now six Federal vessels inside OF the
bar and FIVE outside.
BR1GApIERs.- doubts may exist
about most things, one is certain: no future poet
will have to call in vain for hero. The multitude
of Generals created by both Governments, that at
Washington and that at Rchmond-exceeds any
thing ever read or dreamed Of Ii would seem
that both parties were impressed with the convic
ton. that victory must incline to the side which
can boast the longest list of Brigadiers. Alexan.
der, Caesar and Napoleon all put together, could
not muster such a number of Generals as may be
found at this time on this Continent. But while
the demand continues, the article will not depre-
ciate.-Richnond Wig
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03
DIvIDEND.-The Bank of Washington has
declared a semi-annual dividend of five per cent.

SALT WAGoNs.-The wagons passing through
Salem North Carolina, to the Virginia Salt
Works, averaged some twenty or thirty per day
during the past and the previous week: The
Press learns that there now, and have been
for weeks great many wagons at these works,
(each wagon has to wait there some two days
for its to load and the price Of salt has risen
from fifty to seventy-fve cents, and now reported
worth one dollar per bushel! We hope the num-
erous wagons en- route for the Salt Works, may
not be disappointed in getting supply,
at dollar per bushel at the works, it may be
afforded in this and adjoining counties at six dol
lars per sack. The trip be performed in
about twelve days.
SALT-The New Orleans Crescent states that
it was generally understood that there was suff
cient coarse salt in that market on the first
of September last to cure 100000 barrels OF
meat. This is as much as was ever received in
that market for one year. Tothis, the same paper
states, has since been added 100000 bushels.
The Houston (Texas) Telegraph, Of the 18th, also
announces the successful landing of 5000 sacks
near that city, Notwithstanding the blockade.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03
FOR HER H.

The Negroes of Misses Mary and Martha Johnston,
fifteen twenty in number will be hired at CastanA
Grove the LIST of January, 1862, for the year.
S. X. JOHNSTON, Agent.
Dec 3, SCI 4t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03
Mich Cows.
Charlotte Reat NO. Q.

| Wanted to purchase two good Mich Cows. Apply
at this Office. Dec. Sd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03
NOTICE..
COTTON SEED WANTED.

The undersigned will pay the highest cash price for
Cotton Seed at their Oil Works. five miles southeast
of Charlotte, at Isaac N. Alexander's mills.
STEPHENS WHISNANT.
Dec 3, 1861
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03
MAR7TTD
In Newbern, on the 2sth ult, Capt. J. N. Whitford
to Miss Mary Williamson,


Near Raleigh, the 2sd ult Major Charles l.. Him
ton, aged 60 years He was Public Treasurer Of this
State for several years.
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WOOL! WOOL!

Expected to arrive in q few days,
9A AhAAA LBS. WOOL, which will De
q V,VVV sold on accommodating terms.
Dec. 3. TREL0AR BLAIR.