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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-01
N. G. LEGISLATURE.
THURSDAY, Dec. 20.

Senate-A message was received frem the House
proposing to 60 forthwith into election for
Councillors of State, stating that the fol wing
gentlemen were in nomination in that body, viz
Messrs Council Wooten of Lenoir county, John
W Cunningham of Person county, W A Ferguson
of Berthe, j Graves of Surry, ID Murphy OF
Cumberland, J Long of Northampton, and "
L Hiliard. of Buncombe.
Mr. Dockery nominated the following, to-wit j
D fianner of Craven, S Cannon of Person,
Daniel G Fowle Of Wake, Kttrell of David
son, John Shimpock of Cabarrus, W Rankin of
Buncombe, and j " Cameron of Richmond.
The first gentlemen nominated were elected.
Mr. Walkup presented memorial from the town
of Monroe, in Union county, asking for an act of
incorporation.
Mr. Simpson reported bill to increase the salary
of Comptroller to S1750. A bill to diminish
the costs of suits in law, passed its second reading
House.-Mr Ferelee offered resolution, that a
message be sent to the Senate, informing that
body that seats were prepared fo: them, and that
the House ready to receive the Commissioners
from Alabama
Messrs. Ferebee and Green of Franklin were
APPOINTED by the Chair to wait the Judges of
the Supreme Court, and invite them to take seat
the floor of the House
At II o'clock, NJ, the Senate came in and took
the seats appropriated them.
The Judges of the Supreme Court occupied
seats on the right of the Speaker; his Exceency,
Gov. Ellis, on the left.
The gallery throngcd with ladies and gen
tlemen, who had assembled to witness the recep-
tion and many admirng glance turned to
the beautiful galaxy above by bachelor members
below, who, no doubt, felt strong impulses to go
for Union at all hazards.
At 25 minutes past II the Commissioners, at
tended by the committee, entered the Hall and
were escorted to the seats prepared for them in
front of the Speakers seat.
Mr. Ransom introduced the Commissioners in
few happily conceived remarks.
Mr. Garrett thanked the Representatives of the
State for the cordial reception he and his colleague
had received, and proceeded to read an address to
the Legislature, urging the cooperation of North
Carolina in the present Southern movement.
When the address was finished, Mr. Clarke,
Speaker of the Senate, in behalf of the General
Assembly, welcomed the Commissioners to the
State, and said that, whether North Carolina
should 60 out of the Union or remain in it, she
would ever feel warm sympathy for those of her
sister States whose interest is identified with her
own.
The Senators then returned to their Chamber
Mr. Ransom moved that message be sent to the
Senate with proposition to print the address Of
the Commissioners just read; which was agreed to.
Mr. Fleming, from the committee internal
improvements reported adversely on the bill to
an end the charter of the Cheraw and Coalfelds
railroad.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-01
LOVE AND "NIGGERS."

Why still, sweet Margaret, thus severe;
Abate at length those cruel rigors,
Thou knowest how [ love thee, dear
Thou-knowest how | love-thy niggers.
IT'S vain to talk of love of rule,
The heart is no such dociie scholar;
[ love thee, Margaret, like fool,
For thou hast the almighty dollar"
l love thy pouting, cherry lips,
Dearer than ever bee loved honey;
/ love thy rosy finger tips,
Thy laughing eyes, thy-ready money.
love thy little fairy feet,
So small the merriest child could span 'em,
Thy cheeks like peaches fit to eat
Thy hundred cotton bales per annum.
l love thy glorious golden curls
That grace thy cheeks of alabaster-
Thy little ''niggers' boys and girls;
long to hear them call me master"
All! yes, to sum my love for thee
Would battle all the power of figures,
My heart were flint indeed to see,
Unmoved-thy splendid lot of niggers.
l love the air that plays around
Thy brow, thy form, thy habitation:
l worship cen the very ground
Thy footsteps press-'tis thy plantation.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-01

MosT LUDIcRoUs MIsTAKE.-A Minister
found, one Sabbath, notice of public meeting
which bad been cut from the Saturdays newspa-
per, and placed in his desk for him to read to his
congregation. But by a strange coincidence,
there happened to be printed on the other side
of the slip the advertisement of certain shoe
dealer, prominent member of his church, and
without turning the paper to read the other side,
the advertisement met his eye, the good man
concluded it was expected he would read it, and
accordingly, to the surprise of ALL he announced,
at the usual point for reading notices, that
George S. B. keeps constantly on hand, and for
sale large and well selected assortment of boots
and shoes, which he will sell low for cash at No
street," and added Brother b. is a worthy mem
Der of this church and society, and deserving the
patronage of this congregation" The grateful as
constituent of brother z. may better be imagined
than decribed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-01

AN UNFoRTUNATE AFFAIR.-On Friday morn
ing, in front of the Court House. Mr. Ed. o. Jacobs
was shot by Mr. Jordon p. Pool, under the follow
ing circumstances A difficulty growing out of a
business transaction, had taken place between
these gentlemen on the evening previous.
On the next morning, while Mr. Pool was stand
ing in front Of the Court House, engaged in con-
versation, Mr. Jacobs advanced towards him, and
using some words which we have not been inform
ed of with sufficient accuracy to report, drew re-
peater and commenced firing at Mr. Pool who, be-
ing also armed, drew and returned the fire. Some
six or eight shots exchanged between the
parties two of which took effect upon Mr. Jacobs,
wounGing him SO severely as to cause his death
the next day. An inquest was held upon the
body, and verdict returned, in substance, that
the deceased had come to his death by two pistol
shots fred by Jordon 2. Pool in self defence.
Immediately after the death of Mr. Jacobs Mr.
Pool surrendered himself to the Sheriff, but
not formally arrested until Tuesday morning
Since then, learn, application has been made to
enter bail GreeRUWe (S. CO Patriot.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-01

A country apothecary, not little distinguished
for his mpudence with hope Of dsconcerting a
young clergyman, whom he knew to be of
singular modesty, asked him, in the hearing of a
large company-"Why the patriarchs of old lived
to such an extreme age?" To which the clergy
man replied-'I suppose the ancient patriarchs
took no Dhysic
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-01
FRUIT AND TREE STORE.

The subscriber has opened out next door above
Byery's Tn-Shop, in the Mansion House Building and
will keep on hand we'll selected stock of Fruit Trees
Grape Vines, Erergreens and Shrubbery, &c. Also
Fruits of various kinds ds-Apples, Oranges, Lemons
Pine Apples, &C., sc. E. w. LYLES
Dec |. 1860. IT,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-01
LABORERS WANTED.

The Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad
Company wishes hire ONE HUNDRED good, stout
and healthy hands to work the Road between Char
lotte and Rutherordton the ensuing year. They will
be well fed and clothed steadily worked and humaney
treated Persons wishing to hire will commu nicate
with B. S. Guon, Esq. Messrs Oates Williams at
Charlotte, or Col VIM A Tauner on the Railroad.
Dec 10th At II. w. GUION Pres't.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-01

THE CosT OF CoERCIoS.-A private letter
written by South Carolinian to relative in New
York makes the following pertinent suggestions:
"Tf it cost the General Government, With all the
States unit, from eight to ten years war, and
upwards of 500, 900 900 to subdue half armed
BODY of Seninoles not exceeding in all $4,000
men, women, and children, how long will it take,
and how much will it take, to subdue 100000
men, women, and children, well armed, fighting
for their homes, aud sworn to hand down hatred
to an abolition government as an heirloom!
Why, we will have not less than $4,000 or Co.,
900 negroes who, under the lead of their masters
or Southern men, would like nothing better to try
the mettle Of their pretended friends! They hate
the English and the Yankees more than they hate
Old scratch
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-01
DIRECT IMPORTATIONS
FISHER & BURROUGHS,
Are in receipt of large and well selected assort-
ment of
English Double Barrel Gums,
OF THEIR OWN IMPORTATION

ALSO-Bright cotter keyed and solid Vices; Anvils,
Smith Hammers Griffith H. s. Nails, Chains of all de-
scrptions; together with COMPLETE STOCK OF
SHELF-HARDWARE. We invite examination of
the above goods
Nov. Is, 1860 38-1w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-01
LAND FOKS SALE.

On the fifth day of January, 1861, will sell the
of Land belonging James Mcdonnell, decd
tanning 2l8 lying the head waters of Mallard
Greek. On the premises there is good Dwelling House
and all necessary buildings The land is fine for
farming purposes, 25 80 being excellent bottom
land. 1t will be sold subject the widows dover
Persons wishing examine said Lands can do so by
calling the undersigned Silas Hunter. Sale to
take place at u o'clock Terms made known day of
sale S. w. CALDWELL Adm r.
November 27, 1860 st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-01

The Grand Jury of the United States for the
middle District of Alabama, have presented the
Government of the L. S as nuisance, worthless
and impotent. That Grand Jury has no love for
the Union, certain.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-01

That notorious abolitionist, Wendell Phillips
delivered an address in Boston on Monday last
and had to be escorted home by the Police to keeI
the mob of of him.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-01
Blacksmith's Tools.

Such as Bellows, Anvils, Vices, hand and slide Ham
mers Butresses Farriers Knives Screw plates Stocks
and dies Blacksmths Pincers and Tongs Rasr and
Files of every kind, Cut horseshoe and clinch Nails,
Borax Iron of all Sizes both of northern and country
manufacturer cast, pOw 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, 1861-01-01
$HOO REWARD

I'D ANYWAY from the subscriber the lst October
EA, mulatto boy named SOLOMON. He is near six
feet high about thirty years Old toleraby bright rather
look when spoken to- The end of the forenger 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. R@ 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
can get him. WILLIAM HAMILTON:
Negro Head Depot, Union Co., n. c.
April 9. 1860. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-01

THE NEW MILITARY CoBE.-The Military
Convention which recently assembled in Salisbury
prepared Code of Laws for the Militia of the State
and have submitted it in the shape of bill for the
consideration of the Legislature AS of the fea-
lures of the bill entirely different from old
system, it may not be unnteresting readers
have presented to them the principal points in the
Code. s...sz.. F. ,.... ..
The proposed Code provides that all white males
between the ages of eighteen and ortyve shall be
rolled by the tax listers of the respective counties, and
pay commutation tax of two dollars to be collected
other taxes, and set apart exclusively for mill
tary purposes. ...... oh ~
The Volunteer Militia of the State are not to exceed
thousand men, the companies consist of not less
than thirty-two more than fifty men, are go into
encampment six days in each year, be instructed by
the Major General Chief receive compensa-
.taon for their services while camp duty; and
others to perform military duty. ... ....
An officer with the rank of Major Geueral-in Chief,
is provided fo, who, in time of peace is to discharge
the various duties of Quartermaster-
General and lnspector-Genera to attend all encamp
for the purpose of giving instruction. and receive
a salary of So, 3,OOO.--HUsboro PlaindeaLer .....
THE City OF WAsHINGToN-Th present Gen.
sus indicates population of 81 400, which is
increase, since 1850, of Fl ,399 The whole of the
District of Columbia contains population of
1886, against 81 ,6S7 in 1850. The number of
slaves is 3 23l, against 1857 in 1864 decrease
of 1856 In 1850, there were but 6,345 dwellings in
the city proper; the present number is 10 ,342 an
increase of ,S97. In the District also, there has
been an increase Of 4 4,539 dwellings,
Washington is not business city, and has not,
and probably rever will be commercial to any
great extent, but the enormous patronage of the
General Government, and the immense sums spent
upon the public buildings and grounds, Of
which among the most magnificent in the world,
account for its rapid advance.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-01
Agricultural Implements of all kinds

Straw Cutters Corn Shelters, Plows, Hoes Shovels,
Spades Forks Axes, Picks. Mattocks, Grubbing Hoes,
Trace Chains, Wagon Chains, Log Chains Pruning
and Hedge Shears, Pruning and budding Knives, gar
den Hoes and Rakes with handles Grain Cradles; grain,
grass and brier Scythes, Bush Hooks, Wagon boxes;
Hollow such pots and lids, skillts, spi
ders sew-pans and kettles, Caudrons from 20 to l2O
gallons earlI; Iron and brass Preserving Kettles Sheep
Shears, &C., at TAYLORS Hardware Depot, opposite
the Mansion House.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-07-17
A Brilliant A6.lr.

The following statement made by one Of n.
ficeis OF Col. S-igrfs con nanc, gives.
nj. ute accou OF the brilliant sc,,eyem.,, :.
that brave officer than an, Other We h.v, -.
Lieut. T"sk. Col Seigr's Adja,.ni. and h..
# dispatches 10 col iisroing alive. th, go
ng asidiIo particulars VI the bail. ss.r o..
hsge.
The State troops were posted on ri're !, IL.
prairie with FIVE pieces of artillery, one 4, n,..
ier ia cenivr, and tao d y, Uhdrrs Oh r,yh, 49,,
left. The cavalry ~erc posted on each a.
and the nantr. In the rear OF the au,lx,.
>vigel approached ~Ithin eight huud ed "a.
tour cahnon III the Centre, aud a bpiy If i,s..
ny and Il pounier und,r Lieut.. I'll u,s.
irubi on i,!i, Col Solumon'> command wu. a
poutder IA the right aud bod, oi u.,.n,r, A..
nind the Centre aItlleiy.
SeigvFs lett oprned fire with shrspu,!. ana
soon tie engageune. IL tocabe g-.,r,xl n.
| rrbe.s had ho gtspe aud their ~, ulirri.,s hs,
poor, their bats d " over the F.d.rsls' b,..as
After t~o hours ii'ng the en N.Y. a. lill,,y ,~,.
rnur,!y slencvd AID heir ranks broken. Ah,,.,
| !, % rebel cavalry then attempted 20 ou,a Oh
:, is,l and cut of his baggage tain WHICH a.,
| thee niles back, when a retIogI adj, mo,,mr,,
~as ordered Tue tam VAS reached In quad
oiutr anu -ufrouhuct- by iiifantrN and af,l, erv
wien the re reat C mi. u-t tai point was reach.
ell where the ruad passed through high bl.ff an
each side, on which the enem,'. cavalry vrre
posted III Large numbers. Il, tcinI a. n i,as =.
ding 10 psss around tie buff tol Sr,r,l dr~v
the cavair, into a-solid body into III. road nj a
distance oi five hundred and tiiiy ,ads fr,m A.
position, when, by "a rapid movement of IA. Ar.
nlicry, he pOu'ed a heavy cruss lire of cann,vier
mo th'r ranks, AT the same me the iuisu,rv
Charged at doabic quick time, aid Ia IT,, minurs
The State forces scattered la every ii. ec,iou.
Eight! i've ndrrl,ss horses were captured; 81.
hss shot guns, and a number of Z. volv,is and
boSie-kniv,s we're picked up from, the yrosud
>'igei did not surround Carthage as Iep,strd
YESTERDAY, but attempted TO reach a piece o,
woods iorth of the town. and after t~o hour,
desperate fighting, ia which al the forces ON
both sides were engaged, aid IN which Lieu,
lo-k thinks the ru,m, lost nearl, tgo hundred
killed, he succeeded III dong so, and the rrbrh
retired To Carthage, and S.ig,I fcIl ba K on S.r
coke, whence IA. proc eded next DAY TO NJ,
| Vernon.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-07-17

THE SCIE,TIFIC AMERICAN. - This valuabl,
month. During the past Year, the S1entif,
american has been II the utmost Importance T.,
the interior, the mechanic, aud farmer, and ha.
won Tor itself the title OF being the best week.,
publication devoted to the MI chanictl and indus.
trial pursuits now published. During the veal
TO come, this paper ~ill be OF still greater impor
lance. as mechanical ingenuity will play a con.
spicuous palt in all the grand movement. of the
day, and this journal will be found the most re-
able Tor such info nation. Terms, 81 for SIX
months, 81 per Year. Address, Mum 4 Co.,
New York.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-07-17

BATTLE or FALLING WATERS. A correspond.
mt gives the ioloaing description of the lat
tie. lie says:
The ba tie commenced this morning. az no
Their battle probably ever comnienc, d in the
history of war;.
Col. Perk n>' bat ~ Was in advanc, and the
Colon tlias II ONE quart OF "A m.le in the
lead o! h : IN n, when. Gpoa making a turn in
the road, lie came suddeniy upo two mounted
officers. NJ lltary sa!ui,s passed. hands were
shaken all arouni. a ID the slran gei .ked Col.
l.. what company h. b-lon ged t. and VIII N be
had GOT in. ihe Colonel r.pli that he be-
ionscd 10 Company {, and had iust a. rived
One OF The stians r. observed ref ct.vely
Comp any Z! e. mi.any C!'-ai.d lust ihen
tn inst y. c. Of the batl ~ showed itself round
the turl. when h. exclaimed ..Artillery by
God.' and I'D for his | lie " ia h companion.
Cot. Z. imm diaiely shouted t. hi. men. Nov.
boys come OF. we've got en- In les than
m.Aute the battery was in OPP rat Oh. a d b.al.
ing aAa,, light and let VIII Ie the reb l. could
b. seen IN all drectioIs trying To form Their
mcn.
Tre I'd Cavalry. Philadelphia City Troop.
Nc Mnlens Rang re-. tlic " scon~in Regiment
aud The | lth Pennsyl Ivan "a Reg ment immedi.
ate!y form d to The supp, TT Of tie la t ~ and
a general raining tr. commc.lc. a. our IN a ad.
Va &C n and tn enemy iallius back Tor abouta
mile. when th ATTEMPTED 20 form AID make
re-pec ahie RS stance hut tn S ia iouad ut
t,rly impossible. Twice their cavalry was
formed and cam up Tor charg and twce
wer, t:ey brokei a "a scattered b, the llih
Rcgim mt At this point, % the farm Of q
Uuipn man ram d Purierield. III. b aviest
hghting tork place. TIE e envy ught alto
g~ther as guerrilla. AID wo I'D never pr sent
fro It to oar men. Toy wgre LAYING down in
tn wh at hid behind trees and log. in every
place that Afforded 60 icealm.at. once party
al them took III Tier ia Port rieIds barn. but
IN a few minutes Col Perh n had tlroyn 20
many shell, into it that it eau IA: nre and burn.
ed Up.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-07-17

hit CARSON This hero Of western w;lds ha,
had smother loud call 1t is stated that Will,
CRUISING, during the latter portion OF April, the
divide" between the Rio Pedro AID RIO de.
Pinos, IN Utah. with a train, one OF the mule.
became unit ly, KIT Carson attem, ted to manay,
HIM The mule reared and threw itself over a
precipce, carrying himself along with it, b. foo,
having become entangl led in the mules lariat-
Ihe! Tell together. distance OF uearly two hun
drec ieet, hshIlng finally III a very deep sncw
oahk. fortuna,el without injury except the shock
aud few bruises
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-07-17
Very Truly yours,
+. q. RUSSELL.

HIT EN- AGAIN.-1he Cleveland PId;ndeal,y
las the following to say ". tn regard TO the e
ort now Icing made ! : c,r.ain Democratic a.
pers OF OHIO 10 lnaugurate war upon the ad-
ninisiratol:
We will not ace ourselves in the wrong
Y reius ag support To the con>t tuiionaly cho
en- government in IA CT lis ik this phen ri IT.
amply b cause they are political opponents
ior @tll We sustain our own part sars al power
hen rad caliy wrong. A 10 corrupt Oh, uke~
re get hn .tnrfher tr'm the buchanan .4d
min.strd son az po,"t II time, an Adm n stra-
..on which the u, mocracy gave The country We
ball have The htartt cry corrupt on. Ne wiil
AIT TIL tn GaipIus Gardner> and ) y ar,xout,
-et over blu>hing Tor Buchalan's corrupt ons
before We d.>charg battery in that lr,ct.on.-
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-07-17

THE WAR LOAS.-On Monday week the bid
for SJ00.OOj OF The War Loan we're opened BY
the State Treasurer. at his Office. in Detroit
The entire amount of b DIS was S223 900 at al.
average of eghty-Eve ceEts. The bids
eighty seven cents and over were accepted. and
the balance will b. held at private sale at n ne
ty cents. The reluctance in taking the loan
manifested by the capitalists of Michigan. is
most contemplate. Our brave sold ers ha,,
p ril til ir lives to serve their country. and
nearly every regiment has gone from the State
with only about five dollars paid to each SOL
dr. Of the amount due. because men OF prop
erty refuse To take a loan which is perfecl,
safe. aud which must be taken by them or Lot
at all.
History will hereafter place in mark d con
tras. the bravery and patriotism of Michigan
soldiers with the parsimony and meanness o.
Michigan capitalists.
The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-07-17

Coon NEws.-lt is gratifying to see tb.
prompt Iess with VII Oh Congr, S. is d. pa,chins
the ba-iness of the extra session. The Ell CT o.
this upon tn couatly will be invaluable. aid i
will serve also to convince the repres NATIVES
Of tore IN powers that we are in earnest in put
ting down the reb II on.
A an .vidence of the feeling in Congress, We
take the following extract from q private Letter
received by us from on of orr Michigan m m
bers of the Hous. OF representatives. H,
says:
I've are CITING along finely here. TIL
prospect Of q short session increases hourly. and
we are all beginning to felcitate ourselves ovt 7
the seeming certainty Of speedy return home.
w. have as you are doubtless aware already
pas, resolution excluding all general legis
lasion. except such as may be regard a. of a
jud al charactr. We have also had offered
and VIII probably pas resolution to Limit de-
bate both in the Hou>e and in Committee OF
the Whole. to i've minutes. There is an eviden,
desre on the part of members on either side OF
the House to harry through the l. gislation. and
demonstrate to the people that there is an ener-
gy in Congress equal to all the requirements o.
the hmeutatle times upon which We have
fallen"