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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
PLANS OF THE ENEMY.

The Memphis Appeal thinks it is not difficult,
from the positions and movements OF the enemy,
to comprehend the general plan of the Federal
campaign We are to be assailed, 1t concludes
by both land and sea.
Washington is to be defended by the reorganiz-
ed remnants of the Grand Army, that survived
the Manassas fight of the 2lst of July; but 1t is
quite probable that Mcclellan will act strictly on
the defensive, inasmuch as he has given a guar
antee to Gen. Scott, that they to shave no
more Bull Run affairs" No advance will proba-
bly be made from that direction towards Rich
mind, even should Johnston remain inactive, an
less brilliant and important success shall attend
Federal arms elsewhere.
The movement of Rosecrans in Western Vir-
ginia is projected doubtless, for the purpose OF
cutting his way through to the line of railroad
connecting that section with East Tennessee, so as
to shut up communication by the most direct route
between the army of the Potomac and the South
west-a feat which, if accomplished: would do
much to impede the progress Of our military ope-
rations.
Then comes the threatened invasion of the
Mississippi valley Dy FremOnt's division OF forces
in the Northwest, which will compel US to keep
large army in Kentucky and Missouri.
In the mean while, flank movement will be
made by sea- along the coast, the preparations for
which we have more than once laid before the
public This expedition, if the Yankee state
ments can be credited, will be sustained by force
of twenty thousand men.
Thus, the enemys campaign will consist in
threatening the three points above mentioned,
with hopeless effort to penetrate East Tennessee
for the purpose we have just explained. The late
defeats suffered by Tyler and Rosecrans, however,
have reduced the latter project to a mere fgment
of the Federal Imagination. Gen. Sydney john
son's present prospects in Kentucky leave no room
to doubt that he will achieve brilliant victories in
that direction, if the enemy will only afford him
an opportunity for engagement. Joseph E. john
ston and Beauregard will stand with their irwin
chile legions like rock of adainant at Manassas;
if they do not establish winter-quarters in Wash
ingon; and from the rapid completion of our coast
defences, we have reason to believe that we
to have no more blunders, such the Hattcras af-
fair with which we RECALLED some few weeks
since.
Our glorious cause has so far progressed with
better success than the most sanguine patriot
among us had hoped, and the present generation
will live to see the United States Government,
with the vulgar wretches at its head, fill chapter
of ignominy in the history of military prowess.-
Richmond Wig.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
Sardis Academy,
SEVEN MILES SOUTH OF CHARLoT

SEVEN MILES SOUTH OF CHARLOTTE.
The Second Session in this Institution will Wen the
first Monday in October next.
Terms per Session of FL pseks
Primary Branches &c M
English Grammar, Geography, &c, 10 90
Classics and Mathematics * m
Boarding can be obtained in the best families At
from ST to So per month. No deduction made en-
cept at the option of the Principal.
E. c. KUYKENDAL
Lept. IT, 1861. a.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01

State Of North Carolina-M ecklenb1rg county.
Court of Pleas and Quarter SessiOns-Juy Tern, 1861
John Hicks VS.. The Mecklenburg Gold and Copper Co.
Original Attachment.
1t appearing to the satisfaction Of the Court that the de-
PENDANTS not inhabitants of this State. but reside be-
yond the limits of the it is therefore ordered by the
Court that publication be made in the Western Democrat
newspaper printed in the town of Charlotte for sue
cessve weeks, notifying said defendants to be and appear
before the Justices of the Court of Pleas and Quarter SeS
sons at the next court to be held for said county at tho
Court House in Charlotte the 4th Monday in October
next then and there to plead, demur, orudg
ment pro confesso will be entered against them.
Witness w Reid, Clerk of said Court, at Office tho
4th Monday of july 1861 and in the Seth year of Amer
lean Independence
79-6t w. X. REID. Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
NOTICE.

TREAsURER's OFFICE, A, T. Il o. r. r co.,
Charlotte, N. c., September l6, 1861. !
The FIFTH installment of the capital stock in the
A. T. O. r. R. Co., subscribed in the town of States
vile, is due and payable on the 9Th October next.
The SEVENTH insallment of the stock subscribed
Mount Mourne, Ircdell CO., and the EIGHTH install
of all stock subscribed in Mecklenburg county,
is due and payable the 2lst October next.
If the Stockholders desire the work to continue
they MUST be more prompt in their payment. This
is no idle talk the Treasurer must have MONEY.
st NJ. L WINSTON, Treasurer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01

HOME MADE MATCHEs-Mr Henry Moore,
of this place, has presented us with box of home
made lucifer matches. They are decidedly supe-
rior, both in appearance and utility, to those
heretofore obtained from YankeeGom You are
not compelled to try half dozen of these matches
before obtaining light-each one burns beauti-
fully. Mr. Moore is prepared to fill all orders
SALISBURY Banner
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01

RICHMOND, Sept. 26.-The Potomac is ., :
closed to the enemy. An engagement took ~ aS
to-day which proved the fact, Two of the u ps's
States war vessels (names unknown) attemn,oS 1e0
pass down the river. When they came opUoa,
to Transport, where our heaviest batteries '' a
planted. tremendous fire from our Dahlerpn are
was suddenly opened upon them. Both ve guns
were disabled at the first discharge, and mt I''T
as quickly as possible. Our batteries ALONG ', %
whole line of the lower Potomac are now o0r uS
plete The enemy must attack them, so Ga,
some heavy fighting must be looked for in SN
DAYS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01

Inc regular ANIMAL meeting of the Stockholders Of
tne wilmington, Charlotte Rutherfordton Railroad
company VIII be held in the town of Charlotte ON tho
ou'n ednesday In October next the same being The
zao day OF the month. County Agents unable to at
1eho should not fail to have the County Stock
sehted oy proxy to insure quorum. This is the ora
necessary as very many of our Stockholders have a.
tered the army and will be necessarily absent e
Sep' 81, 1901 81 d. w. GUION Pre.,t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
DUES WANTED.

The Book Accounts of J. A. FOX and also those of
j. NJ HOWE, contracted in the Foundry business are
IN my hands for settlement and collection No one
else has authority in the latter case Those interested
will act wisely to heed this notice before the lO.h OF
October proximo
A. c. WILLIAMSON
Sept II, 1861 ATTORNEY
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
VOLUNTEERS WANTED,

understand that misapprehension prevails in tho
county to the effect that have attached myself to
Capt. Brcms Artillery Company and have abandoned
the idea of raising myself This desire to state
a mistake. desire to raise for immediate service IN
infantry company of twelve months men. list may
be found at the store of Fulings Springs, where
will gladly receive the of the brave who
may wish to go with to drive the enemy from the
sacred soil of beloved State expel them from
our sister State, Virginia.
". R. MYERS.
Sent 10 1851
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
NEGRO For SALE.

will sell for cash at the Court House door in Char
lote, on Saturday the 9th of November next u Negro
Boy named jim. He is to be sold a runaway to
satisfy Jail fees &C., the law directs He SAYS that
he is the property of John Worthy, and is about %
years of age.
W. W. GRIER, Sheriff
Sept H. 1861. I'd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
Confederate Loan.

The undersigned having been appointed local Com
missioners receive subscriptions of stock to the
Confederate loan, would respectfully and most
esy appeal to the patriotism of the people of Meek.
enburg, to come forward with their known liberaty,
and uphold the Government and sustain the credit Of
the Confederate States by such substantial aid which
4heir ample means would seem imperavely to demand
1t is mere gift ask of you, they empty
promises made in return. We offer you good drdtnd
paying Stock and promise ofpepetua relief from Black
Republican rule, for your money
JOHN WALKER,
JOHN A. YOUNG,
W. r. MYERS, 7 CommissonSrI.
JOS H. WILSON,
July 80. JAS. II. CAAsoN,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01

The Fort Smith Times says that there are cal,
springs in the Cherokee Nation, where the W,ts,
runs out of the ground in sufficient quantities "
manufacture salt enough to supply all the Confds'
ate States. There are other springs of like cha,
acter in the Choctaw and Chckasaw country
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
Teachers Examinatiom

Persons who desire to teach in the Public Schools
IN Aeckienburg county, will please appear at ten
clock, a NJ, of Saturday, the 9Th October 1861 at
the office of the Superintendent in the CourtHonse
JOHN P. ROSS, Sup't)
N. D. JOHNSTON Com
E. NYE HUTCHINSON,
Sept IT, 1851
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01

YANKEE DEMONSTRATIONS one tbou...,
Yankee prisoners have passed through GoldshoS",
within a week, on their way to Charleston Sav.U
nah and New Orleans
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
THE FAYETTEVILLE ARSENAL AND
ARMORY

\ friend puts US in possession of some interest
ing details relating to this important establishment,
the force at which is now engaged in altering old
fint-lock guns Cot which there are several thou
sands) to percussion, making very efficient weapons.
Where they cannot be altered to advantage they are
overhauled aud repaired. Furnished with new
fints they make very good service gun. Some
of Halls ch-oading rifles have been altered
to carbines, and they make excellent gun for
cavalry service. Although the first breach loading
gun made, they are about good as most weapons
Of that kind now in the continent Capt.
Hall, the inventor, had charge of the rifle factory
at Harpers Ferry for many years There are also
number of flint lock pistols to be altered to
percussion.
The manufacture Of new arms has not yet been
commenced. They are preparing for it, and hope
to be ready by the time the steam engines are
received from Richmond, which will be in two
months They are being built by Messrs Talbot
4 Bro, Of Richmond Va. The large house
originally intended for LUMBER house. is to be the
rifle factory. There is large force engaged
IN building addition to it, with two wings,
which will make it commoGious enough for the
reception of all the machinery They will also
build house for the reception of the engines and
boilers. Everything connected with the Armory
works smoothly Wilmington Journal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01

LIEUT.. Col. YoyNG.-The Ladies of the "Sol-
diers Relief Association" were favored with an
address from this patriotic gentleman on last
Friday morning. 1t was cheering to learn from
him that sick and wounded soldiers were
receiving all the attention necessary for their
comfort from the Ladies of Virginia II is to be
hoped that Col. Young with receive, speedily, his
winter supply of clothing for the 18th Regiment.
We learn that his arrangements are nearly COM
pleted.-Sahsbury WotcAmon.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
RECEIVERS UNDER THE SEQUES-
TRATION ACT

We clip from an advertisement which appears
in the Godsboro Tribune of Oath ult., the follow
ing appointments as ordered by the Court of the
Confederate States for District of Pamlico in the
District of North Carolina.
Ordered that the following persons be appoint
ed Receivers under the Sequestration Act, who
upon giving bond and qualifying according to
law, are authorized to act in their several Dis
tricts:
IFH Carson, of Polk county: for the counties
of Cleaveland and Burke, and the counties lying
west of the said counties.
g. David Shenck, of Lincoln, for the counties
of CASTOR, Lincoln, Catawba, Meckenburg and
Iredell.
g. John W Cunningham, of Person county, for
the counties of Person, Caswell, Alamance Rock
ing ham and Guilford.
4. j L Holmes, Of New Hanover county, for the
counties of New Hanover, Bladen, Brunswick aud
Columbus.
5. A A Mccoy, of Sampson county for the
counties of Wayne, Duplin Sampson and John
6. Edward Conningland, of Halifax county,
for the counties Of Halifax, Granville, Warren and
Franklin.
7. B B Barron, of Edgecombe county, for
the counties of Edgecombe, Greene, Wilson and
Nash.
8. Henry B Short, of Washington county,
for the counties of Martin, Washington, BERTHE
and Tyrrell
9. B. Selby, of Beaufort county, for
the counties of Hyde, Beaufort Pitt and Lee
nor.
10. G V White, of Cabarrus county, for
the counties of Cabarrus, Union, Arson and Stan
ly.
II. " w. Peebes of Northampton county,
for the counties of Northampton, HEREFORD, 6 ates
and Chowan.
II. H Jones, of Craven county, for the
counties Of Craven, Carteret, Onslow and Jones.
IL. John Manning: Jr., Of Chatham county, for
the counties of Chatham, Moore, Randolph and
Montgomery.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01

THE CoTToN CRop-The New Orleans Price
Current of the l4th ult., in its remarks on the
market, says OF the cotton crop:
Operations in our leading staple are still on an
extremely limited scale, but there are spectators
in market who would operate to fair extent,
considering our scaTt supply if factors would ac-
cept their offers. The receipts of new crop are
barely OF sufficient moment 20 notice. The de-
mand we have referred to, applies to old, which
can be covered by insurance, while underwriters
refuse to take risks Planters appear to
be firm in their determination to withhold their
crops until the blockade shall be1emoved, cours
In which they acting in harmony with the
advice and wishes of their friends in this CITY,
The accounts with regard to the growing crop
are still highly discouraging, the more SO, be-
cause they come from nearly every part of the
cotton growing region; but if we should not be
disappointed in the hopes inspired by the present
prospect OF settled weather, the yield may vet
prove more liberal than at present anticipated
With the most favorable result, however, We can
not expect supply that will more than meet the
British and European demand, without taking in
to consideration what may be obtained directly,
in case of peace Indirectly should the war con-
tinue, by manufacturers in the United States
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01
Treasury, January
S2,044,522 SO

amounts expended by the different Departments.
Ordnance $144,0 S9 81
Pay of troops 266,l03 80
Quartermasters Dept 417,776 u
Subsistence 265,224 so
Naval expenditures 9S,046 90
Contingent expenses 875 SO
Coast Defences $4,000 81 sl,341 ,lS6 p
In the hands of dsbursing agents,
and not accounted for 7O3,3Sf "a
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01

SEIZURE OF GOODs.-A number of boxes, con-
tanning Shoes and Provisions, were seized at the
Depot in this town, on Thursday last, on their
way to Virginia, the property of Spectators. This
is in compliance with Proclamation of the Gov
ernor, which forbids the transportation of such
articles beyond the limits of North Carolina
Goldsboro Tribune, oath ult.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01

COLLECTORS OF THE WAR TAX.-The fol-
lowing appointments of Chief Collectors of the
War Tax for the several States have been made by
the President
For Alabama-Jo seph Bradley.
d" Arkansas-Wm III Halliburton.
d" Florda-E Il Blackburn.
L" Georgia. Starns.
/" Louisiana-Robert A Lusher.
" Mississppi-John Handy.
4" North Carolina-Wm * Lane.
:" South Carolina-Wm f Martin.
" Tennessee-I>aac Williams.
Texas-George j. Durham.
" Virginia-Henry Garnet.
The postoffice of the chief collector of this
State, William X. Lane Esq, is Goldsborough,
Wayne county. Persons who may wish to be ap-
pointed deputy collectors, will apply to him.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01

JUSTICE TO HYDE COUNTY.-We are permitted
(says the Fayetteville Observer to copy the fol-
lowing extract from letter Of Maj. Edward Hall,
of the 7th n. g. troops in command in Hyde
county, to a member of his family in this
place.
81 am delighted with the country am in; it is
without doubt the finest county in the State.
The whole county is an immense corn-feld, and
the people the most kind and hOsptable | ever saw
We are encamped on the bank of Matamuskeet
Lake, most beautiful sheet Of water. The officers
and men are delighted. We as near .hc enemy
as get without crossing the sound. / have
cut off all communication with I1atteras, and have
TO day taken 8 prisoners who had taken the oath
of allegiance. The people of Hyde proper as
true and loyal as any in the State, and not sim
gle yankee has as yet landed.
YANKEE AFFECTION FOR THE NEGRO.-We
learn that three out Of four negro men, pilots and
boatmen, who made their escape at a certain point
on our coast to one of the Yankee vessels endeav.
ed to return to their homes, and were shot in the
attempt. They worked so hard by the Yam
KEGS that they could not stand it, and shot
down like dogs when they tried to get away. This
is specimen Of Yankee affection for the negro
Raleigh Standard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01

State Of North Observation-Disclosures county.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-Juy Term 1861
John Little vs. The Mecklcnburg Gold & Copper Co.
Original Attachment.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the
defendants not inhabitants of this State is therefore
ordered by the Court that publication be made in the
Western Democrat for six successive weeks. notifying
said defendants to be and appear before Justices OF the
Court OF Pleas and Quarter Sessions the next Cour
to be held for said county the Court House in Charlotte
on the 4tA Monday of October next then and there to
Plead answer OF demur, judgment pro conessO will DO
entered against them.
Witness w Reid clerk of said Court At Office the 4b
monday OF july 1861, and in the Seth year of America
Independence w. X. REID, CLERK.
State Of North CaroIina-Mecklenburg county
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-July Term 1861
VIM Little vs. The Mecklenburg Gold and Copper Co.
original Attachment.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the de-
PENDANTS are not inhabitants of this State it is Therefore
ordered by the Court that publication be made in tho
Western Democrat for six successive weeks notifying sara
defendants to be and appear before the Justices OF tho
Court OF Pleas and Quarter Sessions, the COuro
DC neu Ipr sad county at the Court House in Clarion
on the 4th Monday in October next, then and there 70
pleao answer or demur. or judgment pro cOnesso Will W
entered against them.
Witness, w Reid, clerk of said Court at office tho
4th Monday ofJuly, and in the Goth year of American
Independence w K REID Clerk.
State Of North Observation-Disclosures county.
Oourt of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-JuIy Term 1c6l
4. Barringer Charles Wilkes.
Original Attachment
1t appearing to the satisfaction Court that the az
fendant IN this case is not nhabtant of this State
therefore ordered by the Court that publication be mao
IN the Western Democrat for six successive weeks no
ing said defendant be and appear before the Justices
the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions at the next c
10 De held for said county ut the Court House in
ON the 4th Monday in October next, then and theTS
plead answer or demur, or judgment pro eonisSo VIII
entered against him. .,
Witness, Reid, clerk of said Court. at office u.
4h Monday of July, 1861, and in the 86th year OF AM
lean Independents, W. K REID, CleTA
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01

A Court of Magistrates and Freeholders was
holden at the residence of Jefferson Belk, ESQ. in
this District Monday last, for the trial of ne
gro slave, named Calve, belonging to Mr. Uriah
Small, charged with the crimes of burglary and an
attempt to commit rape upon the person of a
white lady. The said Calve was found guilty uE-
der both counts, and sentenced to be hung on the
9th day of December next.
The negro on the way from the place of trial
to the Jail at Lancaster c. III. escaped from the
constable who had him in charge, and has not
since been caught Vigorous steps are being TAX
en- to have him e-arrested-Lancaster Ledger
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01

CONVICTED The Chester Standard says that
the trial of Catawba and Selma for the murder of
Mrs. Robinson was held at the School House near
Maj. Boyds Store, which resulted in their being
sentenced to be hanged on the 4th Of October.
A FAMILY OF NoBLEMEN.-David Allen Of
cleveland County, n c., a very worthy old gen
tleman, has ten in the service of the Confed-
crate States. The old gentleman is in very indi-
gent circumstances, but is rich in the right sort of
material for the present crisis
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01

SIGNS OF REACTION AT THE NoRTH-it is
said that in portions of Pennsylvania the people
positively refuse to have anything further to do
with the war, and talk openly of rebellion against
the Federal Government should it insist on prose-
cutting it.
In Connecticut, the Legislature has found it
necessary to pass an act for the suppression of
secession meetings, and the latest Northern papers
tell of sheriff who had to ride over to a neigh
bourng town to haul down a secession flag and
that he required the aid of considerable posse in
order to accomplish the object.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-01

THE PRODUCE LoAN.-We learn from the
Fayetteville Observer that there is much inquiry
in that section among the farmers as to the terms
and to whom they shall apply. Agents should
be appointed in every county in the State We
suppose the Government would take on loan cot
ton, wheat, corn or tobacco.
Since writing the above we remember to have
heard recently that j. W. B. Watson, ESQ, the
Senator from Johnston, had subscribed 800 bales
Of cotton, and that Col. G.. w. Watson, of the
same county, had subscribed 100 bales We learn
that the aggregate subscription of these two gen.
tlemen in produce and cash to the Confederate
loan, is $40, 000-Raieigh Standard
Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-10
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