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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

In this town. the 2sth ult at the residence Of W.
R. Myers, Esq, Mr. Theodore Sturdvant, a native Of
Arson county aged 81 years. He had recently resigned
from the Naval School Annapolis refusing remain
in an institution contl oiled by the enemies of his
ton. He was young man of excellent qualities and
fine talents and had his life been spared be intended
offering his services the Southern Confederaey,
where he would have honored his State and rendered
good service TO the cause of the South.
In this county, on the 22d inst, Dr. W. A. Ardfey
formerly of York District, aged So years
In Irede county, 18th of Feb, Mr. Daniel Brawley
aged 10 years.
In Cleaveland county, the goth ultimo, Mrs Mary
Doggett, aged so years. Also, the 26th ult., Rev.
Joseph Suttes, aged Sc years. Also the 25th Robt
Morris, aged 80 years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
MARRIED..

In Henry county, Va, the 2sth of May, by the
Rev. Mr. Anderson. Mr. SGml p Caldwell of Charlotte
to Miss Cclestia T. Redd
In Iredel county, the 10th ult, Rev. Washington
D. MeachRm, of the N c. Conference, to Miss Martha
l.. Mellon, daughter of A Mellon Esq. -.
On the 10Th ut, Rev. R. q. Johnston of North Caro-
lima, and recently ofthe Theological Seminary Column
bia, to Miss Kite NJ daughter of r. B. CALDWELL Esq.
In lredell county, on the Goth ult, Mr. VIM L. West
moreand to Miss Amanda C. McNeey. Also, on the
18th nit, Mr. Jos. A Chrsty to Margaret a. Goodman.
In Rowan county, on the 23d inst, Mr. James Young,
of Iredel county, to Miss Mary A. McCorke.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
COMMON SCHOOLS.
OFFICE OF THE LITERARY BOARD. !
RALEIGH, May 8, 1861.


The following distribution of the Literary Fund for
the first six months of the year 1861 among the several
counties of the State is ordered by the Boarda tabu
lar statement whereof is annexed.
The amount due the several counties will he paid ut
the Treasury Department to the person entitled to
ceive the same, upon compliance with the provisions
of the law upon the subject.
The Board have thought proper, in view of the de-
ranged condition of pecuniary affairs, to make dis
tribuon of only one half of the amount usually dis
tributcd at this
Alleghany, Madison and Polk counties will receive
their shares from the counties from which they
respectively formed Jackson county will receive 80
per centum of the amount allotted to Macon county
and the balance of its share from that allotted to Hay
wood. JOHN W. ELLIS,
GRAHAM Dawes, President offcio
he rd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

SUIcIDE.-A correspondent of the Statesville
Express, writing from Oak Grove, Catawba coun-
ty, says: "On Friday morning, May the 9th, Mr.
Jacob Hefner, commonly known as ''ittle Jake"
or offer jake" committed suicide by hanging him
self. He was about SO years old, possessed con-
siderable property, and comfortably situated
in life. No cause has been given, further than for
the past few months he seems to have been men
tally deranged on account of the great political
off
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

CROP PRosPEcTs IN THE SoUrH-A cor
respondent who travelled from Montgomery to
Pensacola gives the following cheering account of
the crops in that section:
On every hand, for miles upon miles, the fields of
young corn and wheat spread in rich panorama be-
fore the eye. Rich is the soil of this wealthy State
in every place. part of it surpasses the section
through which the Pensacola road. Ordinarily it
is the great cotton growing region but this year. be
heard with joy nearly the entire is devoted the
culture of the staples of human subsist ence and
wheat If there is any cotton planted in occasional
fields it is invariably crossed with corn; that,
what may, the Confederacy will not starve,
suffer want for Alabama has become the granary of the
country like Egypt to the rest of the world. Some
OF the fields average seventyfve bushels to the
All the farmers possess immense tracts and in many
instances the entire crop will be Immense plains,
extending far the eye reach, in all directions
presented the uninterrupted view-one grand field
of waving young corn, already far advanced towards
full height In the grain growing States of the West
| have seen magnificent crops, but never have
imagined anything which equalled what bids fair to be
the corn crop of Alabama this year.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

In Is of the northern counties of Virginia, the
majority against the secession ordinance is about
10000. Southern rights men, it is stated, were
overawed and not allowed to vote in some of those
counties. Yankee settlers have pretty much got
control of the extreme northern counties. The n.
Y. Tribune says these counties must be sustained
by the federal government and an election held for
new Governor for the whole State. How impudent
the rascals talk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

Flour is in good supply, and owing to the quantity
offering and in view of the large wheat crop, has de-
clined. Best grades sell for about So per sack.
Bacon, hog round, Is cents-market tolerable we'll
supplied.
Corn is in demand and sells readily at 81 per bushel
Wheat 81 20 to 81 80 per bushet.
But little Cotton offering, and bought for manufactu.
Only 10 bales sold last week pricss
ranging from u to lo4.
Salt 50 per sack.
Other articles remain at former prices. -..
COLUMBIA, June Flour has declined to 81 and
81 IS; Corn 81 20 to S. Is; Bacon 10 to l6 hog round
Oats IS to 81; Cotton nominal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

Ea- The County Court of Iredell, week before
last, appropriated 10000 for the support of voluu-
teers from that county. Mr. r. l Mcdowell, of
Beatte's Ford, offers to donate $500 for the same
purpose. Mr. Mcdowell is backing his principles
with his money-that's the right way to do. The
State needs all the help she can get, and wealthy
gentlemen can do an immense amount of good by
contributions in money or provisions.
The editor of the Statesvie Eek press remarks:
awe mixed much with the people of the county
who were in town. and heard but sentiment
Of resistance to Lncolns invasion to the last dollar
and the last man"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

Texas HoRsEMES.-Among the Texas troops here
some of the best horsemen In the world, who, as
guerrilla soldiers, would be invaluable. There
Indian fighters from Texas who at full speed raise
infantry soldier from the ground, scalp him, and
throw him without arFesng the rush OF the horse
A hedy Of these warriors the borders of Ohio and
Pennsvlva MIA would be MISUNDERSTANDING Dpaseh
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

PRESIDENT DAVIS is new in Richmond-no
mistake this time. His speech at Petersburg was
brief but to the point He said:
"Feilow- citizens of Petersburg, cannot address
you at length this morning without detriment to my
health Hearing there was upon the borders of
your State, have come offer the services of my
head my heart anG my hands"
Gen. Beauregard is also in Richmond
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
j. w. DEBRIS
BLA ST EURN ACE,

Is now in operation producing quality of SOFT PIG
IRON superior to any heretofore made. Cooking ware
Machinery, &C. also manufactured this Furnapce
Persons wishing anything in my line solicited to
give me a trial. Prices moderate. Address,
J. w. DERR,
Spring Hill Forge.
Lincoln County, June 4, 1861. 5t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
INFANTRY SERVICE.

WW7ANTED, IS STRONG MEN FOR THE WAX
w All able bodied men who wish TO enlist In the
of their country will call upon either OF the un
dersgned, who will explain to them the regulatons
SIS bounty money will be paid every one mustered
into service and M per month regular pay, counting
from time of enlistment. Uniform, food and medical
attendance will be furnished free The men enfistlng
will be placed in the I'd Regiment OF State troops Col
C. G.. Tew commander.
Come soon and let old North Carolina be In the
trout ranks.
JOHN z. BROWN, f;.u,.
WIN. J. KERR, $500
hSr Headquarters at Kerr's Eotel.
Nav 20, 1861
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
TUE n. C. STATE CoNvENTIoN-The followin:

are the standing and special committees appointed:
Committee prepare Address setting forth the
reasons the secession of North Carolina ,Messrs
Craige, Badger, Shaw, Rufin, Graham Ashe, Gorrell
Reid, Speed and Thompson.
Mr. Badger, at his request was excused from
serving the above committee, and Mr. Satterthwsite
appointed in his stead
Committee Military Afairs.-Messrs Howard
Woodfn Venable, Osborne, Kittrell, Brown Bunting,
Foster of Randolph and Jones of Caldwell
Committee taxation and revenue-Messrs Rufhn,
Smith of Halifax, Mcdowell of Bladen, Pcttigrew,
Thomas of jackson. Johnston of Mecklenburg Badger
Biggs Lander, Mitchell, and Mcdowell of Madison.
Committee to inquire into the Propriety and legality
of establishing embargo the shippers and ship
ping of this Sate.-Nessrs Houston of Dupln. Leake
of Richmond, Gilmer Thomas of Carteret and Warren
Committee of Finance inquire into the resources
of the Treasury,--Messrs Rayner, Gilmer, Smith Of
Halifax, Woodin and Bggs
Committee inquire into the constitutionaiity ofthe
Stay Law,-Messrs Jones of Rowan, Graham, AIRING
ton Green, Battle of Edgecombe Johnston of Gaston
Carson Miller, Strong Holden and Spruiil of Berthe.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

sg- Treasurer Courts gives notice that the in
terest falling due the debt Of the State of North
Carolina will be paid during the present difficult
ties of the country, at the Bank of North Carolina,
at Raleigh instead Of the Bank of the Republic,
New York
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

ARREsTED.-We have just learned that man
named Bushrod Wick, native of Nash county in
this State, who arrived here Tuesday professedy
with dispatches from Gov Letcher to Gov. Ellis,
was put under arrest on Thursday suspicion
that he was one of Lincoln's spies. 1t is rumored
that Gov Ellis telegraphed to Gov Letcher, and
ascertained that the dispatches were spurious
That's right. Keep sharp eye on the birds
Raleigh Standard
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
WANTED IMMEDIATELY,

nNE HUNDRED HANDS, to make Clothing for the
" Soldiers. Ladies in the country can be supplied
with work by sending for it. Liberal prices paid. Call
at the Clothing Store of .
FCLLINGS & SPRINGS.
May %, 1861 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

Chancellor Wardaw of South Carolina died in
Columbia on the 29th ult. He was an eminent
Jud re and his death is the States loss.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

HAVE received the TaxLists for the year e6o, and
II hold them ready for Inspection and request nfor-
nation of any failure by persons not making their
according to law | will also receive Taxes due
Or said Lists, for which purpose | will attend at the
usual Muster Grounds the days mentioned in the
following table, which table the of the persons
the of Taxable Property for the year
1861 are added
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

FRANKFoRr, KY, May 27.-The Border State Conven-
ton met to-day Hon. John j. Critteuden was appon-
Chairman, and Orlando Brown was elected Secreta-
~ Delegates from Missouri and Kentucky were
present.
Accounts from Frankfort to the LIST June state that
the Convention had done nothing.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

ELECTION OF OFFIcERs.-Wc learn that cleo
tions of field Officers for the third and fourth regi
ments of North Carolina volunteers took place at
Garysburg on Monday and Tuesday last, and re-
suited as follows:
Third Reqin,ent-W. D. Fender, Co..; Lieut..
S d Ramseur. Lieut.. Col; and d Hamlin, Major
Fourth Regiment-Maj NJ. S. Stokes, Colonel;
j A. Daniel. Lieut.. Col; and - Faison, Major.
We learn that Lieut. Ramseur has declined
His present position as commander Of the "Ellis
Light Artillery company" We consider of the very
frst Importance to the State.-Roleiyh Standard
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
Cavalry Soldiers Wanted.

DHE undersigned wants ONE HUNDRED MEN for
u the purpose of Immediately organizing Cavalry
Company A bounty Of SIS iE money will be paid to
each being mustered into service and q horse
aud all necessary equipments furnished besides he
will receive army pay-s0 much per month. These
who can furnish their horses will be allowed pay
for them by the State. Application should be made
Immediately, as the company must be formed within
the next ten days. Apply to
i'm. MILLER,
Captain Of Cavalry.
Charlotte, May "a, 1851
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

Charleston harbOr is now blockaded by two
vessels.
The Richmond Enquirer urges upon the vir-
ginia BANKS the propriety of taking North and
South Carolina money on deposit, as circumstsn.
ees have brought good deal of such money into
Virginia.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
baEA gentleman in New York writes to a friend
in the South, under date Of May goth, as follows

IN the South, under date OF May 2Uth, as follows :
There is n strong under-current of opposition to the
war in this city, which will make itself felt the
an opportunity occurs. The Republicans know this
and therefore strive to crushou opposition the
it appears. Charles OConor and many other intrepid
Democrats are closely watched because they have
fused TO contribute to the fund make speeches
Union meetings. Some day you will hear from these
men, but the time is quite yet.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

Senator Douglas supposed to be Dying ~
CHICAGO, May 3l.-Senstor Douglas is rapidly sink
ing Fears are entertained by his friends that he win
not live through the night.
Later adviees from Chicago state that Douglas 10
still sinking
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

nsE- Gen. T. H. Holmes has been assigned to the
command of the Southern department OF the Coast de-
fences embracing the counties of Brunswick, Column
bus Bladeu, New Hanover, Sampson, Dupln, and a
part Of Onslow.
Gen Walter Gwynu has been assigned to the North
ern commencing in the county of Onslow, and en-
braeine the counties the Coast to the Virginia line
NUMBERING CoMMENcEp.-The Washington cores
pondent of the New York Times says:
81 hear from a gentleman just arrived from Alex
andr,a that the Zouayes have commenced execut-
ing their threats Of vengeance and have already snot
three violent secessonists. The people at Alexandra
who were svmpathiZers with jackson having oeen
compelled to fee for the safety Of their lives
The Charleston Mercury has been advised by prl-
vate letter from Europe by the last steamer that IN
Manchester the feeling is open and decided IN favor OF
the recognition of the Confederate States BY Great
Britain.
No MoRE MAILS TO THE FREE STATEs-Thc postmas-
tiers in the Confederate States have been instructed 80
send no more mails to the free States. SO that no
more mail matter need be made up here for Yankee
land.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

REsIGNATIONs-Robt. III. Cowan of New
Hanover, ard John A.Graves of Caswe members
of the State Convention, have resigned for the
purpose of taking part in the war and fighting for
their section. That's patriotism
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

RS 4 lettc: from Hillsboro n g., published
in the Richmond Dispatch, states that the cotton
and tobacco land nearly all has been put in corn
which, with a fair yield, will supply us and two
more States besides, while the wheat is said to be
very good indeed Turning attention to food in
this manner of course cotton and turpentne re-
ceives but little attention in the State. Where
will the North get its naval stores from, and their
cotton also? After a while, may be, the deluded
and crazy people Of that section will begin re-
feet and learn common sense. The blockade will
not materially injure the southern States, for our
people live we'll if ship does not enter a
southern port for the next three years. We can
dispense with such articles of consumption as are
not made within our borders. No need suffer
while there is plenty of meat and bread and water
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

SOUTHERN CoNGREss.-It will be seen by the
Convention proceedings, that there has been some
discussion about appointing members to the
Southern Congress. In order to avoid any CON-
plants about the matter, the Convention might
order an election by the people; but that would
no doubt create party contest, which ought, by
all means to be avoided at this time For the sake
OF harmony we are willing to anything that's fair.
Let us have no quarreling about the Offices while
a common enemy is threatening our rights and in
vading our soil.
AS the State will be entitled to ten Representa-
tives, how would it do for the people to elect one
from each Congressional district, and the Conven-
ton two from the State at large.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

NoLUNTEERs.--Twom more companies passed
through here last week for the camp of instruction
near Weldon-one from Union county of 107 men
and another from Cleaveand county (being the
fourth company from Cleavelandj. The company
from Union is fne-looking body of men and is
commanded by VIM. McRae, formerly of Whining
ton 1t was thoroughly equipped by the patriotic
citizens of Union. We learn that the fifth COM
pany from cleveland and the second from Union
will soon be ready for service. Capt. Faris' COM
pany, from CASTOR, left this place yesterday morn
ing for Raleigh
Ten new companies arrived at Raleigh the past
week.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

UNION PRAYER MEErING.-We see it stated that the
Christian people of Spartanburg nave organized
Union PRAYER Meeting for the benefit of the country
and the 5h Regiment especially. Is it possible our
good friends that there are Christians in Charlotte
bold enough to do the same? We have once or twice
made the propostion. but meeting with response
we thought it useless to say any thing more we
must say if we expec, God to be with us, we must
humbly beg of bin assistance at the throne OF grace
- Charlotte Fhi1
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

BRAVERY AT THE NoRTH-An exchange says
that out of IL! editors and reporters of abolition
papers in New York city, not one have enlisted in
the war. They have urged on the difficulty but
take good care to keep themselves out of harms
way. Everybody knows that those who make loud
threats and get up fuss the least likely to
stand fire.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04


SrorPAGE OF NEwsrAPERs.-We doubt if there is any
that of publishing newspapers. The arrangement of
falling off of advertising and job printing third, and
Journevmcn a fourth. If we may judge of others BY
ture save any paper from entailng heavy loss upon
the publishers We think that fifteen twenty papers
in this State been discontinued dwarfed, very
few any of which published the cash system
Even those which require to be paid for their labor,
and will work year after year for moth
ing will have practice the strctest economy in all
matters to make the two ends meet Fay O6sercer.
We have never strictly enforced the cash system,
being willing to indulge our subscribers reason
able time, and we have succeeded toierable we'll in
that way but no doubt the cash system is the best
it is too much trouble to collect arrears even
from those who are ready to pay On demand. We
do not intend to suspend the publication Of the pa
per-we have a sufficient number of prompt, cash
paying subscribers to more than pay expenses
but We have suspended and intend to suspend sew
eral names from our list for non-payment In this
way we intend to prune it down to cash list.
Those who have been or may be cut off can send
us the amount they owe if they choose, and save
their credit; and no doubt many will do so now
that the matter has been brought particularly to
their attention Same have ALREADY done so.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

Charlotte, week of July court, W Hayes P.
The necessities of the times require that every
payer puncually attend the above appointments, pre-
pared to settle his taxes prompty-therefore begin
lay money sufficient to pay your taxes the days
above appointed w. W. GRIER,
Sheriff Mecklenburg County.
May 20, 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

Town MILITIA.-Four companies have been
organized of those liable to do military duty in the
Charlotte district. The following are the officers
elected:
Ward No Nv. JEFF. Britton, Captain; W
Gochrane, w Cook, Moses Allison, Lieutenants;
Z Collier, o S.
Ward No. 2-F W Ahrens, Captain; David
GIIespie, Eigenbrun, Jas Moore, Lieutenants !;
Leopold o. S.
Ward No. 3.-Moses a Stautfer, Captan W "
Quinn, ThOs Ledwell, j H Henderson, Lieuts
h Stevens OS.
. Ward No. Al Nick Hunter, Captain; John NJ
Springs, James HARRY, A W Segraves, Lieuts
VIM Stewart D. S.
Ske We return thanks to Capt. Hislop and Captain
huge OF the n. c. Road, for Raleigh papers in ad-
Vance of the mails
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

PRINTING INK.-Our paper this week is print
ed with ink made in Richmond, Va, by Taylor &
IIargrove. 1t does pretty good work, but emits
an unpleasant smell in the office 1t has too much
tar in its composition. However inferior it may
be to that made by the Liucolntes, we shall con-
tinue to use it in preference although it costs 10
or Is cents more on the pound. The mauufactu-
rers will, no doubt, improve the quality hereafter.
Now is the time to patronize southern enterprise.
We now have sufficient quantity of ink and
paper of home manufacture to last US for long
time, and don't ask Lincoln's blockade any odds
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

RETURNING ARMs.-Lust week We published
the order or request of the Adjutant General for
the collection of all State arms by the Sherifs and
forward them to Raleigh. We doubt the propriety
Of this, arms of all kinds are extremely scarce
among the people, and supply cannot now
be purchased by individuals. /. is necessary for
Ome-defence that every should have one gun
at least in his house. Those who have old muskets
will, no doubt, make good use of them when the
pinch comes
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1861-08-20
SOUND DEMOCRATIC DoCrINE.

The lronton 0. Clipper, Democratic or
gam Of the 9th says:
A few days since noted traitor of Virginia
boosted that in Ohio, there are sir hundred
Knights Of The Golden Circle, that secret or.
der through which the great conspiracy has
been developed. They are fast uamaskiog
themselves. They will be in Columbus to.
morrow. But let them beware ! The
Dayton Empire, the Lancaster Esglc, the
Portsmouth Patriot, and their kindred sheets
can no longer use the magic name Of the De.
mocracy TO mislead, for Meir position is
kaown. They may, however continue their
guerilla, like their friends in the rebel army
but the great Democracy of which they are
libelers, will move on in the vanguard of that
embatted host that is going forth to subiuc
tho mighty rebellion.
Those who have attempted to stop this
great movement are Tories; as such they will
be fitly denounced by an awakened and in
dgnant people, their memories will rot, an d
their grave stones will have no mark but the
brand oi infamy.