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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23
COUNTY EXPENDITURES FOR THE
MECKLENBURG SOLDIERS

W. r. Myers, Esq, has furnished US the following
statement showing how the county fund appropriated
for the benefit of volunteers was disbursed
Total amount expended July 18th, by ". R. Myers
Agent for Military Fund of Mecklenburg county, is
$s,644 So. OF which amount Capt Brems Artillery
company received $685. 81
For State purposes, repairing Fair Grounds
Mattresses, &c, 500 80
Randlesburg Rifles, Capt. Erwin 1865 So
Charlotte Greys Capt Ross, 2,295 90
Hornets Nest Rifemen, Capt Williams, 3,495 So
So, GA SO
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23

The undersigned Commissioners of the Town of Char
loe, hereby protest against the action of the Board of
Commissioners in refusing pay the Coupons upon the
Bonds town issued in part payment of the Stock
subscribed by them to the Atlantic, Tenn. & Ohio Rail-
road Co; and do protest against to the taxes levied
and collected for that purpose being used for any other
than that for which it collected.
And do further protest against that act of the Board
in advertising the Bonds fobddng the transfer or sale
of the same believing they issued and received by
the Railroad Company. in good faith; and that the debt
contracted by the town in its subscription to said railroad
done by proper authority and that the justly
due. j. l.. BROWN,
II NJ L. WRISTON
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23
THE NEWS

II HOURS IN ADVANCE OF THE MAIL.
The subscriber will furnish the Petersburg Express,
containing the latest news the morning after il il
published being IA hours in advance of the time q
which it is received in Charlotte by mail Subscribers
will be supplied at their residences places of bust
ness, copies be obtained at my shop opposite
kerrs Hotel Terms, Is cents per week. Ave csnts
per copy. W. W. WOODED,
July d 1851.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23

SEVENTH REGINEST.-The encampment of the 18th
Regiment State troops, under Col Campbell, is near
Graham. We learn that four companies are now In
camp, including Capt. Davidson's from this place
Leut. Brown and Kerr (of pt DIS company will be
In Charlotte during this week. and they want u few
more to complete their company. We can assure
,bo. who into service that they cannot find
halter men to enlist under
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23

The copartnerrhip heretofore existing under the
name and style of Shepherd Torr0nce Of David
son College dissolved by mutual consent the
9th July inst Those having claims against said Arm
hereby notified prcent them at once, and those
indebted will please forward and make immediate
settlement by cash or note.
G. F. SHEPHERD
II. l.. w. TORRENCE.
Davidson College. n. c.. July l6. 1861 a.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23

NORTH CAROLINA RAILROAD. In addition to
the items published last week relating to the an
nual meeting of the N. G. Railroad Company, we
condense from the State Journal the following:
The Directors were authorized to make such ar
engagements of schedules as will prevent the delay
of the mails at Raleigh and Goldsboro. They
were also directed to pass the relatives of soldiers
to and from the camps, and excursion parties of
ten or more, over the Road for one fare. A reso-
luton of thanks to the late President, Mr. Fisher,
and granting him and family free pass for life,
passed. Resolutions of respect 20 the memory
of Gov. Ellis were also passed.
The receipts of the road for the past year were
from passengers SlS2, Ss4 40, freights s2ll 40 no.
Adams Express $4,000, mail So ,3OO-t"tai
S42O,661 S9-beng an excess over previous year
of s. 1897 II. The disbursements for repairs of
the road have been heavy, hence no dividend was
declared. The report of the President conpll-
ments the subordinate officers for efficiency, espe-
cially Mr. Wilkes, the superintendent
Paul Cameron Esq. as we stated last week, was
elected President of the Road. He Is an excellent
business man, and will no deabt discharge his du-
ties faithfully and acceptably.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23

MORE COFFEE-A New York vessel run ashore
near Cape Hateras Tuesday last containing $500 bags
Of Coffee The Confederate soldiers in that neighborhood
occurred the Coffee and safely landed it, The value of the
pze is estimated Sl8OOOO Coffee ought to get cheap
N North Carolina now.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23
SOUTHERN CONGRESS.

RICHMOND, July 20.-The Southern Congress met at
to-day. But few members were absent. The
Presidents Message and accompanying documents
read, and FIVE thousand copies ordered to be printed
The business otherwise was nnimportant.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23
COLUMBIA, Monday, July %

COLUMBIA Monday, July %.
Fighting has been going on near Manassas
Junction for the last two days, Saturday and
Sunday.
Yesterday Sunday the battle ragged from I in
the morning till I o'clock in the evening.
The slaughter terrible on both sides, but
the Federals were compelled to retreat
The celebrated federal Light Artillery Battery
commanded by Sherman, captured by the
Confederates and turned against the enemy.
Confederate loss, killed 200, wounded 800. The
Federal loss in killed and wounded is several thou
sand. The southerners fought with grert deter
mnation and performed many gallant deeds 1t.
Col. johnson, of IIamptons Legion, was killed
the Legion suffered good deal from Sherman's
Battery before it was captured, which was done at
the point of the bayonet after severe struggle.
This is a great and glorious victory for the South
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23

RICHMOND, July 2O.-A dispatch from Staunton,
yesterday morning to the Dispatch confirms the report
Monterey, together with all the survivors Of Col Pc
grants command.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23

ES5- We understand that Capt. T. Fl. Brem's Artil-
ley Company leaves this place for the of this
week and will serve as infantry for the present.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23

BE- We are requested to say that if boxes for
soldiers at Yorktown sent by Adams Express to
Richmond, prepaid, they will be forwarded without
delay from that city, Capt Boone having made arrange
ments with the Express office at Richmond to that
effect Make few ar-holes in the boxes and the cou-
tents will not spoil.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23
Military Notice.

The Captains of the several Beat Companies In the
county will meet at the Court House in Charlotte, AZ
ten o'clock A. NJ Saturday, the 27th nstifor the
transaction Of important business.
BY order of J. Y. BRYCE
Colonel Commanding.
Per s. W DAVIS, Lieut. Colonel. ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23
SPECIAL NOTICE.

All persons who have bought Goods from us n timO
since LIST January 1861 requested to comply with
our terms (Six months credt) by settling their
All accounts made last year. remaining unsettled on
the LIST day of August next will be placed in the hands
of an officer for collection excepting such In
the army AT present our terms cash.
BROWN, TATE co.
July %, 1861. st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23

PRIsoNERs-A number of prisoners, 40 or so,
have been sent from Richmond to Raleigh for safe
keeping, the number in Richmond having increas-
ed to such an extent to fill all the jafls and
guard houses. The Greensboro Patriot says that
80 of the Lncolnites from Massachusetts passed
up the n, C. Road on Wednesday evening, having
been captured by the troops from Yorktown near
Newport News.
The Raleigh papers state that among the pris-
oncrs is l Lieut.. Colonel, Captains and ) Lleuts.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23
CHARLOTTE SCHOOL NOTICE

Although tho continues and times have become
hard it is probable that the mental and moral inter-
estS of the boys and girls should still receive earnest
attention. therefore, propose to commence school
again on Monday, the 2sth of July
ii. D. JOHNSTON.
July 23 1861 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23

COMING TO THEIR sENsEs.-Some Of the Re-
publican papers now acknowledge that they can
never conquer the South and reconstruct the
Union, but they propose to chastse us and do as
much harm to property possible before ending
the The N. Y. Tribune says the war is cost
ing the government from 20 to s40,000,000 per
month, and it is anxious to see it brought to a
close early as possible. The fact is, these Re-
publicans have found out their mistake about our
strength and ability to carry on the war. They
thought they would crush the "rebels" inlmedi-
ately and end the war, and they now urging a
vigorous campaign for that purpose. IF they fail
in the first battles, there will be, think, con-
siderable opposition in the North to continuing the
struggle. Therefore, let the South exert herself
and defeat the hirelngs at every point.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23

THE MESSAGE.-To the exclusion of much
other matter prepared for this issue. publish President
Dsvs Message delivered to the Confederate Congress
THIGH assembled in Richmond on Saturday. 1t was re-
,.iyed here Sunday evening in the Columbia Carroll
isu from which paper copy it. The message is short
hut to the point.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23

Bay~ The Sth Regiment of N. c. Volunteers,
stationed at Fort Caswel Wilmington, &c, held
an election for officers last week. J. D. Radcliffe
was elected Colonel and o. p. Meares, Lit. Colonel.
There was election of Major, neither of the five
candidates receiving a majority.
The 10th Regiment stationed at Forts Caswell
and Johnston, elected A Iverson, Colonel; F j
Faison, Lit. Colonel, and W Toon, Major.
The 9Th Regiment of N State troops has ar
rived in Richmond. The officers K McRae,
Colonel; J p Jones, 1t Col; j e Barham, Major.
DR. Jas A McRae, Surgeon.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23
July %, 1861

Charlotte Market, July 22, 1861.
The market rather dull the past week. and have
but few changes to note Wheat is worth 80 cents 81
per bushel. Corn 20 to IS cents Flour S25e to $27s
per sack. Bacon 13 to IA hog round No cotton selling
COLOMBIA, July 20-Flour has declined to @3 and
SO 50 per sack. Corn 81 TO- market well supplied Bs
con 10 and is hog round New Oats GO cts No sales 70
report of Cotton.
NEW YORK, July 2O-Salcs Of Cotton wero made
to-day at 15k.
CHARLESTON, July Is-But seven bales Cotton
received during the week and ~ sold manufac-
tuners 100 Corn IS 81 10. Flour, new, "a
per sack. No Wheat report. Bacon Is to ~.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23

We had in type interesting extract from the speech
Of Vice President Stephens this subject, which we are
omueled to leave for the of space this week
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23
Two Days Fighting!
Terrible Slaughter on both Sides {!
THE FEDERALS DEFEATED

Specio! Dispatch to the Hestern Democrat
We are indebted to Mr. J A Selby, of the Columbia
Csrolnian for transmitting by telegraph the fol-
lowing:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23


CRors.-Last week We had fine rains, just in
the right time for corn For several years past
We have made it rule to inquire of farmers the
condition of crops, and frequently heard COM
plants; but this year We have not yet heard the
a"t complaint from any quarter-all speak of the
steering prospect. An old friend at Fayetteville
writes US that he has never seen such crops grow
lng in that section, and that the people I'M
usually healthy. He truthfully remarks, " we
ought all to thank the Lord for His goodness"
A friend in Union county writes that they
have had good seasons and good health in that
section
The Franklin Carolin,an says that the crops of
Sheat, oats and corn in Macon, Jackson and other
Western counties are fine and we're never more
Promising
IExAs.-A correspondent in Washington coun-
y writes to the Richmond Dispatch as follows:
This is the greatest crop year known in
leIas for many years. The wheat crop is all
secured and man ufacured into -four, and enough
OF 1t to feed the Confederate army for three Years
can now be bought in Texas at So one hundred
pounds. The corn crop is one of the most i'm
NenSe ever known in Texas Grass is knee high
all over the prairies, and cattle aud horses very
, TAT Beef is worth two cents per pound, good
le1as bacon eight cents. They make their own
sugar and their own molaSses and salt"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23

hLEcTIoN.-On the lst of August (next Thurs
uay week. an election for County and Superior
court Clerks in this State will be held. In this
county, there is but one candidate for the county
GOuft clerkship and two for the superior court. In
: mon county, we learn there are FIVE candidates
~ Ut The county court and three for the superior.
~ uason, three candidates for each Office
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23

ATTEMPT AT RESCUE BY LADIEs.-lt has al
ready been stated that Col. R. Thomas of Balti-
more, who assisted in capturing the steamer St.
Nchola from the federas, has been arrested and
is now confined at Fort McHenry. A correspon-
dent of the State Journal gives the following ac-
count of how some patriotic ladies tried to prevent
the arrest of Thomas
Col r. Thomas, who, with few daring COM
panions, captured the steamer st. Nicholas and
three vessels with their cargoes, had the temerity
to attempt to visit Baltimore, much against the
advice of his friends AS it was feared, spies were
watching his movements, and as the steamer Mary
WASHINGTON, on which boat he had managed to
get a passage was on her way to Baltimore he was
pointed out to the Captain, who resolved to have
him seized as as they reached Fort Mcdenry
There were several ladies on board These ladies
held consultation and agreed to save the Colonel
if they could. They notified him of his peril, and
secreted him in a small closet in the ladies apart
ment When the boat rounded to at Fort Nc
Henry the officers were astonished to find their
prey non conte-df-ibus. They searched coapts,
barrels, boxes, &c, in vain, and had come to tie
conclusion that he had slipped overheard and swan
ashore, when of them, more Prying than the
rest observed a slight motion OF the door OF the
closet and Immediately informed the rest. The
door was forced open, notwithstanding the protest
of the ladies' and there was poor Thomas halt hid
den beneath variegated assortment of female gar
ments. lie was seized and handed over to the
commander of the Fort, and will be tried for piracy
and treason What will be his fate time only can
develope."
The following navy officers, lately arrived at n
York on the L. S. war steamer Richmond, have
sent their designations to the Navy Department /:
Lieut. D Shepherd, Master Jas W Alexander and
assistant Engineer d S Herring of North Carolina;
Capt John D Sims, Midshipman James l. Tayloe-
and Chief Engineer JAS ii Warner, of Va In
stead of accepting their designations, Lincoln's
cretary struck their names from the roll No
body hurt
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23

, GOVERNORS AiD.-Gov. Clark has appointed
:" - non ID NJ Barringer and Hon. Thomas Bragg
"iS Camp. Good appointments
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23

EAST TENNEssER.-We think Brownlow and
few other traitors in East Tennessee ought to re-
celVe attention from the confederate authorities
We never see Brownlow's Wing, but we find in
the Franklin (N.C) Caronian some extracts from
1t, which show that Brownlow is doing all he can
to foment rebellion to the State authorities. He
says the war of Lincoln is " necessary, just and
lawful war against villainous rebellion" and threat
ems that if they Chat is, Brownlow & Co.. are not
permitted to form new State, they will resort to
force to establish it, and that 'the federal govern
ment is bound to sustain the Union men of East
Tennessee at any cost of men, money and arms
required"
This nest of traitors ought not to be allowed to
exist another week-they are too near the North
Carolina line-and if the authorities Of Tennessee
do not Immediately externinate them, others ought
to do it. A tory like Brownlow is meaner thing
than the West northern abolitionist and ought to
be hung as soon as caught 1t is reported that
John Baxter, formerly of Henderson, N c., is one
of Brownlows aids. 1t may be that Baxter may
Turk about the western part of this State for the
purpose of mischief. We hope friends west of
the Blue Ridge will keep sharp lookout for him.
The Chattanooga Advertiser says there are but
few of these traitors in East Tennessee, and that
the people are not with them. The tory head
quarters is Knoxville.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23

THE MAILS are in terrible condition in this
State Carriers go when they please and stop when
they please; and of the Posmasters regret
learn, have become very careless. We dislike find
fault but recently not week passes but what
seive complaints about the failure of the Democrat
reach certain Offices. 1t is fault for super
intend the mailing onrself and after the packets
made up call them off from the subscription book
In order prevent mistakes Some of subs crbers
Wosdlawn p. o. complain that they frequently miss
their papers, whilst others they get them regularly
We don't know how that happens for they go nltogcth-
or. and the Office is the Railroad. there CHIT
80 be failure. # PoStmaSters will be little
csrful and allow Subscribers papers he borrowed
and handled by Others think most of the difficulty
will be avoided. We also learn that paper fire.
Quently fails reach Walnut Shade p. q. We DO
hope the difficulty, wherever it exists may be explained
and remedied
While the subject, will say that is time mail
carriers receiving compensation for their
services There is general complaint about the matter.
For time previous the secession of the State,
many of the contractors had received pay from
Washington and they have since been carrying the
mail with the expectation of receiving pay from the
Confederate Government, which they will get, no
Doubt, az the Department gets in working
order
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23

THE LOAN.-We are requested to say that Judge
Oborne will address the people of Meckenburg on the
et of the Confederate Loan, to-day (Tuesday) at ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23

MIR BRECKINRIDGE.-1t is reported from Wash
ington that the Hon j G recknridge of Ky,
made speech in the Senate " in Justification of
the appropriation bill to aid Lncoln's war" We
cannot believe that the report is correct If it u.s.
it will prove Breckenridge to be the most migrate
full man in the country, and deserving the scorn
of every one. But We think, as the Richmond
Dispatch suggests, that the word " Justification 3"
should have been condemnation" or that the re-
publicans have wilfully misrepresented Mr. Brock
iuridge to affect the sentiments of the people of
Kentucky and of the South. In contradiction of
the report, the Richmond Enquirer publishes the
following card:
To THE EDITORS THE ENQUIRER-G Gentlemen We
feel perfectly authorized pronounce the dispatch of
the l7th: in regard to John c. Breckenridge, false in
every particular. lie has made a submission
speech, will he has he voted for the force bill
will he Yours, GEO. JOHNSON.
GEO. HANCOCK.
Besides this, the Louisville Courier short time
since, announced that Breckenridge was preparing
a speech in opposition to Lncoln's policy. Be
fore leaving kentucky for Washington, he made
speech in which he said the interests of Kentucky
were identified with the South But we shall soon
learn how he stands in Washington-if he is with
US it is time for him to show his hand.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23

E9- We cannot make room this week for a COM
muneatiOn from a friend at Monroe in regard to
the presentation Of flag to Capt. Mcltae's compa-
ny. Also, communication from l.incOnton is
omitted for the same reason.
An account of the flag presentation to the Wax
ha" Jackson Guards, Capt. Steele, will be found
on our first page
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-23

July l6, 1851
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1861-11-15
n NOTaGE

John Jacob Voegelin. Christia a VoegI in, !,
aud Jacob Frederick Russen. and Anna Ma
ria Russcn, is wife, of Baden in Germany
will take notice that George Beser, of the
Count of Wyandot, in the State of Ohio, did,
on the gath day 9. September, A. d. 1861,
file his petition in the Court of Common Pleas
within aud for the County of Wyandot in
sud State of Ohio, against he said j Ohm ia
cob Fceglin, Christiana Noeglin, and Jacob
Frederick Russert. and Anna Maria Russen,
his wife. defendants and setting forth that
the defendants are indebted to the plaintiff, in
the sum of One Thousand, Dollars for money
advanced, or d services rendered, at the special
instance and request of the said defea darts in
and about establishing the title of the defeud-
ants to certain property ella imed by them,
the heirs Of one John Merriman deceased, and
praying for Judgment against the said defend
ants, for the said sum of one thousand dollars,
together with interest f ON she 18th day of
March, IS5
An attachment has been issued in said ac-
tion.
The defendants are notified that they are
"epnired to appear and answer said petition on
or before the third Saturday after the 18th day
of November, A, ID. 1861.
MckELLEY & GRISEIL,
Plaintiff S Attorneys.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1861-11-15
3 q z I q e :!
TO THE MOTHERS AND DAJGHT-
ERS OF WYANDOT COUNTY.

TO THE MOTHERS AND DAJGHT-
ERS OF WYANDOT COUNTY.
VOUR husbands, sons, brothers, and
"a friends, are in your country's SER
vice. Winter is near at hand, and the
Governor of your State says the Govern
nent cannot procure the necessary mum
Der of blankets, and other comforts for
your friends in the field.
WE, the Military Committee of Wy
andot County, therefore, in pursuance OF
he oder Of the Governor. call upon you,
one and all, to contribute all the blankets,
coverlets, wooden shirts, drawers, socks,
and gloves, that you can possibly furnish
for the comfort the brave soldiers of our
army and at the Garlic st moment possible.
@Parties donating, will attach, by
card, their names to the articles, and de-
liver them at either of the following pla-
ces:-At the stores of A. SaGell, Syc
amore; M. Brackly, McCutchensville
Dow & Park, Carey; ]. P. Shurr & Co..
Marseilles; S. NJ. Worth, Little Sandus-
Flock, Wyandot; Cook & Goodbread
N vada. At L. 7. Payne, Belvernon;
j. ST arrah, Whartensburg; Perry Knox
Kirby; Hunt & Holdridge, Upper San
dusky; at the New York Store, Eden Tp.
with J. NJ. Coe. Salem Tp.
M. MORAN, Chairman of Com.
T Oct. 18, l86l.-tf
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1861-11-15

EF Tuscarawas county has furnished
upwards Of 1000 men for the army, and
is ready 10 do better What county can
beat this?- Holmes Co Republican.
Little Wyandot can do that very thing
She has sent into the field already 800
men, and is still employed in the good
work. Wyandot county, considering her
population has done better tnan any 9TH
er county in the state. That s so!