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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-02

We arrived a, Arnscssis on wedsesdsy, after hard
tiss on bosrd tie STEAMER We stopped At that place
I'll to- O'Clock the ssias and then com enced
our travel BY land to Washington On Thursday We
marched tweoty eight miles, tn Friday moralng we
marched al nisht-ivins on Two hard crackers Frtsy
moS1trg, about ten clio X crps sirtnK TWEEN
~ t~o men, were sent place ca lei laurel owiax .
tae secess.on.sts having up all the railway tracks
sIo. that We g sS y Ss s asss
helA their Convention this oar, and decided on
secedIs esss va. So. On , s,i,ay, shink). 9 70,
viii draw back our attention TO the place wAs vas
seat sih my csnredes 60 laurel. aud after keepiag
watch there all day nothing ~haever occurred nor AID
there during the night word, however vas sen, to %
that there large Of march thai way 60
Washington but nolhiog OF the kind nor did any
mailer occur to mar eur peasure.
On saturday ng oomm.noad our march u
aspzton ANA arrived there on Saturday where VA A.
now, cate and soana do not know however, how long
will b hsre--~heher cue month or three. We 60 TO
the Presidents house TO msrros 10 De tn bshsr
OF the government, Yet ha@ lo0g shall rema,n here
as said before, 10 impossible 70 say; but mink
VIII break out at least while you and alive
n a I'M, WIN AZ enc 10 fas 40 '%porsance wass
and fnd out whe'her they will send ar cies through
Washington; and they do. take your sasn
drawers and two undsrsniits (dark), and also tell
mo,her 70 etnd me three white shirts. which chs
will find " my drawers with some collars acd m black
neckt,e You gill slso plerse t. send me two three
pair OF s.ockpgs a0a ac5 other Articles you think want
When you have doce all these / wish you 20 got au
nvelope and send ms q ten d i, ar god piece as vat
to Use for many different Articles There 10 telling
hoG long MAJ be here when you send It, take the
piece 20 the Office OF the express where Jou will get
receipt for II. Senc no.aipg but gid, bills not
usec here would not een0 for ony want 1t.
and require much You viii address shs parcel me-
VIM H. Fla ooner Seventy first regiment Headquarters.
Washington. Engineer Corps the care Of Sergeant
Charles b. cochlsn," and direct the envelope In the
same way. Send ,hese things right ~ay to me, for
IN want of al ~-'te for
think now that may bring my letter TO a ciose for
l have to go On cuty. Give my dear mother my love,
ao tel her 20 take good care 4 herself and to fret
for me until came home also, love 70 my Others.
eistete ana other friends Tel fom TO write long
letter, and send IL 10 the cspet bag Good bye 60 yJQ
al nj home. Your AGectioIAte con.
wv II FAICONEp
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-02
WV. u. FALCONER.
THE EIGHTH REGIMENT.
MILITARY Dgror. NoRruERu Army,

MILITARY DgpoT, NoRIuERH Army,
ANNAPOLIS, April 30. 1854
Every officer and soldier IN the Eighth is In SOUND
health with not hair Injured and judging from preseat
symptoms not likely 10 be. All cheerful and osa-
tented, and lever in be ter condition for duty.
Annapolis has been converted into military depot Ter
the Northern Army with Brgadier General =. Butler,
OF Lowell, Mass, commandant The Naval School has
besn ordered herce TO Prov desce L. T. and orders are
issued for immediate removal and IN four
every pubic building upon these grounds viii be
yetted into oiaceFs' and soidters' quarters.
THIS afternoon 600 men detailed from the raUks
to place the track between here Washiog
ton several Of which arrived here tnis morning per
steamer It ia In contemplation 20 build military rad
read from the junction OF ,he Baltimore and Washington
railroad directly into the camp at annapolis,
doubt but will be dobe We have force enough 10
spare TO accomrlish 1t in sioge Gay, II necessary.
There have been no deaths IN tho camp since we ar
rived No time TO write more.
Please send me paper. Direct 70 Company B. Eighth
regiment Captain Swaney SAMUEL A. WOOD.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-02
THE NEW YORK REGIMENTS.
LETTER FROM A SOLDIER OF THE SEVENTY.
EIp2T
wAsmNcros. sunday, April %, 1851.

WASHINGTON, Sunday, April %, 1851
DraR FarEKR-Ths being the Hrst time have bad since
efsthe steamer now sit down 70 write the folSs a
bng letter 10 the first psce you m,st excuse roe FOR
rot uBDg iuk az We are stationed NJ the Washington
Navy Yard and there IL no chance o. getting such a
thing Father, am wen and in good spirits and ell
want 20 bear IRON home and get the consolation that
MP mother and you, ard eslers aud brothers are well
Now, father, will give you title hi'tory OF what I
have went through since lef. my good home,
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-02
ARRIVAL OF THE TRANSPORT BTENvmLE

ARRIVAL OF THE TRANSPORT BiENNiLLE.
The United States transport Benviie Captain Clifford,
arrived yesterday afternoon from Washington city o.,
which place che eft potb utmo The officers make the
following report,-Ieft New York April Is, having on
board 5a2 officers and of Rhode slsrd regiment,
with twenty-five horses, Had smooth weather TO the
mouth Of the Chesapeake where she arrived on the 26h
at nine c'cicck T. " laid of al night and then pro
cce5ei up 20 the wassceton Arsenal yard, At which
plaoe she arrived Sunday, at hall past ten
O'Clock A. NJ. Was conveyed up the liver
Potomac Nv the gunbcnt Pocahontss ianied the
troops al in good order. left Aouday, 29.h.
6r add passed In the Chesapeake going no. steamers
Cat2sooa,cos Baltic, Keystone 81 ate. and Brit sh propi
lor Kedar all havipg troops board, and al In gold
health npirits No fertilization on either side Of
Tho Chaapeate Potomac tn the hsnds OF the oa
lss Five thou md troops TO be thrown Into Aex
andt, Tuesday April 30, oy order OF the Secretary Of
War The secession ilas was nyng 10 Alexandria vhsn
the Bieuville left WASN'T gtcn Mr j. Maodonough ex
pless nessergcr brings the mails from the troops in
" Arlington.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05

- A PRUDENT SUGGEsTIoN.-A late Western
paper contains sensible caution to all young men
who can't dance polkas and redowas, not to go to
balls with young ladies who can. The editor has
.been there himself. He says:
eff ever we have children we shall teach them
the fancy dances to the neglect of catechism. Not
that they will enjoy the hopping on one foot and
then on the other, but they will have such good
chance to hug other folks wives and sweethearts.
That is the secret of the dancing No one can OBJ
ject then; but if fellow to sit by the side of
his own wife, in ballroom, and hug her half SO
hard, wouldn't there be remarks? We guess not.
eve speak ironically) If fellow don't know
how to dance and takes to party girl that does
and if he has to sit on bench and see an
other fellow doing the sweet hugging of the dear
angelic creature that he paid his ticket money to
do, it's awful Just to sit still and another
mans arm where yours should be, and her head
where it shouldn't be, and-and-. Well, don t
take girl to a fashionable dancing party unless
you know the ropes"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05

A party of negroes gave grand ball near Al
bany last week. Six distinguished coored gentle
men were driven thither by white coachnran.
In spirit OF courtesy they invited him to enter
the hall with them He accepted the invite
ton, and was pleased spectator, until the aroma
arising from the sable walters became somewhat
pungent, and as it grew more powerful he prepar-
ed to leave. just at that moment one of the color
ed managers approached with much politeness,
and said the ladies desired the coachman to leave
the room. The manager regretted to make the re-
quest, but the ladies insisted, because, they said,
he smelt much Of the stable.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05
MERCHANT TslLORING.

FCLLINGS, SPRINGS 4 co. have also added to their
Ready Clothing Stock, Merchant Tailoring De-
partment, to which they call the especial attention of
their many friends and customers.
They intend making this department second to none
in the State either in style and quality ofGoods
the manufacture of Garments.
At all times will be found good stock of Black and
coored Cloths. English, French and American CASH
meves and variety otVestings. Also, an assortment
of Rock Island CasSmeres.
They feel confident of their ability undersel any
other house in the State. fran the advantages they
have in getting their goods.
Their goods bought by the quantity. BY one of
the Firm who resides in the Northern markets which
gives him TIE opportunity of taking advantage of the
prices of goods thereby saving at least twenty-five
per the consumer.
z~Dimes saved are Dollars made !%EFsa So try us.
/ Orders from a distance solicited. Cutting done on
short notice.
Sept %, 1860. FULLINGS, SPRINGS co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05

HEAVEN GRANT IT.-UJnder the caption, "a
New Feature of the American Revolution a
Quebec paper says:
While the North and the South are On the eve
of civil war; it is interesting to learn, as we do on
questionable authority. that the leading men of
Maine are preparing the way for annexation to the
British American Union. 1t is the most hopetui
movement of the hour
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05
ign Of the Golden Paddock will

At the Sign Of the Golden Paddock will
be found all times large and we'll selected Stock
of Guns, Pistols, Powdcr-horns, PoWder-asks, Pow
der Shot, Lead; French and American window Glass
Putty: large stock of English and American Iron
Cast Steel German steel. Blister steel, Plough steel
Spring steel Nails o all kinds hemp and MANILA Rope
Anchor Brand Boiling Cloths; Mill Screws; Mill Picks
Spike Hammers, Stone Hammers Double and Single
Blocks also. large Stock of Cornices, Curtain Bands
Curtain Pins, Picture-Co and TaSsels, &C.
COCHRANE 4 SAMPLE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05
a MAN KILLED BY a LION.

The London Times says that terrible encounter
took place at Astley's Amphtheatre. An under
groom, named Smith, was literally throttled to
death by one of the lions which play so prominent
part In the holiday entertainment at that favorlte
place of amusement. The lions, three in number,
confined in cage at the back of the stage
When the night Waterman left the theatre in
the morning a. few minutes before o'clock, he
reported /" all right" Shortly afterwards Smith,
the deceased, entered the place and found the lions
prowling about. They had torn off heavy iron
bar which crossed the front of their cage, and
then burst open the door Smith was alone, and
not being familiar with the animals he attempted
to escape into adjoining stable yar'l. His situa
ton was frightful one, and most men would have
acted precisely as be did under the circumstances,
but the probability is that if he had stood lis
ground boldly his life would have been saved. I'm
fortunately one of the lions-that which is known
by the name Of Haveock-caught sight of his re-
treating figure and instantly sprang upon him. 1t
seized him by the launches pulled him to the
ground, and then fixed its teeth in his throat
Death must have been almost instantaneous; but,
as Smith was found good deal cut and bruised at
the back of the head, it is supposed that the lion,
after burying its fangs in his throat dragged him
about and dashed his head against the ground. 1t
seems, in fact to have worried him, though the
wounds inflicted by the brute are neither so
numerous severe might have been
pected There no cries for help, but a sort
of shutting noise was heard by man in the stable
yard. He suspected what had occurred and did
not venture to open the door through which Smith
had endeavered to escape; but he gave the alarm,
and, in few minutes joined by several
grooms and others connected with the theatre.
They were ALL however, too much afraid to enter
the place, and nothing was done to ascertain the
fate of Smith until the arrival of Crockett the lion
conqueror, to whom the animals belong. AS soon
as he reached the spot he passed through the door
alone, none of the others daring to follow. The
body of Smith was lying upwards, a few feet from
the door, and HavelOck was crouching over it as a
hungry dog hangs over piece of meat. Crockett
Immediately threw the animal off, and dragged the
body into the yard. 1t was still warm, but life
had been extinct for some time \ surgeon
was sent for, but of course he could render no
assistance Crockett lost time in securing the
lions They allowed him to capture them easily
enough. Even Havelock did not offer any
sistance and the other two, which had taken no
part IN the terrible scene with Smith, seemed
rather afraid than otherwise. In few minutes
ali three were back in their cage again, and at
night they went through their usual performances
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05
Carriage Materials,

at tie Sign Of The Golden Pad Lock.
large Stock of the above consisting Springs Axles
Oval Iron. Hubs, Bows, Rims, Buggy Poles. Buggy
Shafts. Spokes Patent and Enamelled Leather Enam-
eed Cloth Oil Carpet, Carriage Bolts Brass and Sill
yer Bands, Silver Moulding, Laees, Tassels Turned
Sticks, Saddle and Lining Nails Sc, &c.
COCHRANE L SAMPLE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05

SLEEP.-Women require more sleep than men,
and farmers less than those engaged in any other
occupation. Editors, reporters, printers and te-
legraph operators need no sleep at all. Lawyers
can sleep as much as they choose, and keep out of
mischief
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05
WAGON WORK and BLACKSMITHING

have opened shop College street. in the rear of
Mr. Rabys stable where am prepared to do all kinds
of Wood WOrk and Blacks mithng-such making
Carts and Wagons and repairing the same, Buggy re-
pairing horse-shoeing, &C. My work shall be well
executed the most accommodating terms. and every
effort made to give satisfaction. Give trial
Jan 8, 1861 3m-pd j. II. PROPEST.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05
SITUATION WANTED
The Celebrated Female Pills.

These Pills do not all diseases, but they
ratcd Lucoreah, Hhtesthat dreadful scourge
female health, happiness and usefulness. They
not patented aud no humbug, but prepared by
North Carolina physician of high standing and of
long experience in the treatment of female diseases
A that necessary to convince you of their efficacy is
a fair trial. For particulars, wrappers Price ST
per box. For sale at the DRUG STORES.
Jan 10 1851
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05

at the Sign Of the Golden Tad-Lock,
good supply consisting of AnvilS; Bellows; Solid
Box Vices; hand and sledge Hammers Stocks and Dies;
Tongs, Butresses, Rasps, Files, and good supply of
Horse Nails Horse and Mule Shoes, at low prices
COCHRANE L SAMPLE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05
Will, Charlotte & Ruth. Railroad---
WESTERN DIVISION

WESTERN DIVISION.
Passengers will be accommodated to and from the
head of the Road daily, Sundays excepted, as follows
Going West-Leave Charlotte at 8 A. NJ.
Tuckaseege station at As -
Arrive at Brevard Sc 10 80 g
Going East-Leave Brevard station at P. NJ.
Tuckaseege @ As I"
Arrive at Charlotte at 5 80 j"
Proper flag signals being given at intermediate points
passengers will be taken up.
Dec. TO- 1860. WIN. HARTY, Agent.
aFAt the head of the Road, fourhorSe post coaches
will be found ready to take passengers and baggage to
LineOlnton, connecting regularly with the trains. At
Lincolnton horse coaches tri weekly to New
ton, Lenor, and Abingdon, Va, leaving Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays in the morning, and return
ing to Lincolnton the evenings of the same days.
C. a. SUTHERLAND i CO, ..
Dec 10, 1860 If Stage Proprietors
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05

SOME SMITH.-There is German society down
East composed entirely of the Smith family The
following is the roll list: "Smit, big Smit, little
Smit, Smt from de hill, Smit from de holler,
Smit nit de store, Smit NIT de blacksmith shsp,
Smit NIT de lager beer shop, Smt without any
s.vrow," Smit mie two legs, Smit NIT de pigs,
Smit NIT de pig feet, Smit nit de brick yard, Smit
NIT de junk shop, Smit nit de bologne, Smit nit
one eye, Smit nit two eyes, Smit de bone picker,
Smit NIT two "vrows,' Smit nit de swill cart,
Smit NIT de cigar stumps, Smit NIT peach pits,
Smit nit de whiskers, Smit nit de red hair, Smit
NIT no hair, Smit"
Never postpone till tomorrow what can and
ought to be done to-day.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05

AN INCIDENT OF TIE NINETEENTH CENTURY
Romantic EfopcntcEi on on Oc Sted.-The De-
troit Free Press relates the following for the
truth of which it vouches, but we don't. An OK
team attached to a lumber sled and bearing as
tribe its cross-beams Il coarse-qraned young man
and buxom girl Of about eighteen dragged its
slow length along larnard street yesterday, and
halted in front Of Justice Purdys Office. The
couple dismounted and entered the office, where
they made known thor wishes, and requested to
be married Immediately The eXpectant bride
groom said he had come to town with load Of pro
duce for his employer who owned the team, and
as Susan wanted to buya kalikcr dress, he had
brought her along OIL the top Of the bags. On
the way they had t,lked the matter over, and
in view of the fact th"t they sorter liked each
other aud had done considerable caurtin' on the
sly, concluded TO get married. They declared
themselves of age, and took the bonds for better
or for worse The bridegroom was very much
elated, and kissed the bride an unreasonable mum
Der of times. Then he requested the Court to kiss
her, and even went 50 far As to intimate that all
respectable persons among the spectators might
enjoy the same privilege He Was especially
elated on the newspal er question. Put 'er i'll,
he said, in a reckless manner. "Put 'er in the
paper and make Susan's all capitals. I'll
pay for big letters. What's the use in getting
married to putty gal unless you can get it in the
papers," In the midst the jubilation the
thought of the old man struck him, and he sober
ed down as though shower bath had fallen on his
head. "Come Susan" he said taking her hand
4'let's go home and see it out. Lord won't he be
mad?" And he drew sigh and switched up the
CATTLE whose slow gait seemed all too fast for his
palpitating hopes and fears.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05

" THU CUIILi anu :
vulsions, which,
remedied, end in
lieve it the best
r EMEDY IN
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05
WHEAT!

The Subscriber is prepared to purchase the new
crop of Wheat at the highest market price Farmers
will find it to their advantage call at the CHAR
L0TTE STEAM MILLS before selling
July &C. 1858 If JNO. WILKES
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05

RANGE OF SHE'LL CAUSE.-THE furthest range
of a UNDERGROUND SHE'LL at an elevation Of
thrty-fve degrees to the gun is i, S2S yards; the
time of iia hit being thirty-fye seconds. The
great tweve-inch Columbiad, the largest gun made,
loaded with twenty five pounds of powder, shell
of liz pounds and the piece at an elevation of
thirty-five degrees. has made range of only 400
yards the projectle occupying thirty-two seconds
in its flight BY increasing the elevation to thirty
nine degrees only 100 yards more was gained in
the range. From the same gun with charge of
powder of twenty-e"ht pounds, a shell Of $50
pounds and an elevation Of thirty-fve degrees, a
range of 5,67l yards has been attained, and at an
elevation Of thirty-nine degrees range of 5,761
yards (three and third miles,) which is the
greatest that has been accomplished by any
gun in our service The flight occupied thirty six
seconds. Charleston is therefore perfectly safe
from the guns of Fort Sumter If it were even
within the farthest range of those guns, the angle
of elevation necessary TO accomplish such dis
tance is so extreme that to hit the city would be
matter of extreme uncertainty. The guns of Fort
Sumter can only be raised to an elevation of
thirty-three degrees on account of the casemates,
and consequently could do no damage beyond
about two miles and a half
A ten inch Co'umbad, at an elevation Of thirty
three degrees, will throw a shell about three miles
There no such guns in barbette at Fort Sum
ter, and if there any casemate guns of that
calibre such elevation could be had. The upper
surface of the gun would strike against the top OF
the embrasure at an elevation far short of thirty
three degrees
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05
Agricultural Implements,

Ut tIIe U"tUtH
large supply of the above consisting of Thompson S
celebrated PIoug; also, CornSheers Straw Cutters;
Shoves; Spades Hay and manure Forks; best castsee
Axes; Picks, Mattock: Grubbirg Hoes. Wedding Hoes,
Trace Chains, Log Chains, Wagon Chains, Garden
Hoes Rakes, Hedge Shears, Pruning Shears, Pruning
and Budding Knives.s&e.: &c.
COCHRANE & SAMPLE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05
Tools, Tools. Tools,

at the Sign Of tie Golden Pad-Lock,
\ good supply of Tools. consisting of circular mill,
cross-cnt, tenon, hand, ripper, back and compass
Saws; bench and moulding Planes lathng, shing-
ling, and broad HatchetS; Hammers bevel and steel
Squares; Drawing Knives; Braces and Bits; Augers;
Gimets Chissels br and piastering Trowels; Screw
Plates Sets; Sroke-ShayeS Files; Rasps Pocket
Rules Guage- Rods; spirit and pocket Levels Boring
Machines, sc.
COCHRANE Il SAMPLE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05

say of any other
Err HAS IT FAILED,
STANCE TO Eff
W h e n tim e ly
did we know an
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05

if not speed!
death. " E " I,
and S I X Z : y ,
T H Z WOkLY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05

F.. SCARF CO., and & NYE HUTCHINSON co
Charlotte, N G. April 10, 1860
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05
MRS. WINSEOW,
An experienced Nurse and Female Physician, presehV
to the attention ofmothers, her
SAREEaENG AKREIP

Depend upon it, mothers, it viii give rest yourseV'
and relief and health to your infants.
We have put up and sold this article for over y
years, and SAY, CoNFIDEHCE AND TRUTH, OF
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05

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