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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF 50.

The majority of the committee OF thirty-three
of the House of Representatives, in their report,
propose to amend the Constitution, providing
that an amendment thereto interfering with slavery
shall not originate in any other than slave
holding State; and to be made valid shall be rati-
fed by every State in the Union.
They also submit an enabling bill for the adms-
sion of New Mexico as State on equal footing
with the original States; and fugitive slave bill
which gives the right of trial by jury to slave
claiming his liberty in the State whence escapes;
and releases any citizen from assisting the marshal
in the capture of or detection of a fugitive, ex-
cept when force for his rescue is employed or ap-
pretended
The committee also submit joint resolution de-
precating personal liberty bills (but not by that
uame), and requesting the Northern States to cause
their statute books to be revised, in order that all
hindrances to just execution of the laws may be
removed and requesting the President to commu-
ncate this resolution to the several States
They also report a series of resolutions, recOg-
nizing authority of the people of one State to
interfere with slavery in another; discOuntenancing
all mnbs and hndrances to the rendition of fug-
tive slaves that they recognize no such conflicting
elements in its composition or sufficient cause from
any source for dissolution of the Government;
that they not sent here to Destroy but to sus
tain and harmonic the institutions of the country
and see that equal justice is done to all parts of
the same, and finally to perpetuate its existence on
terms of justice and equality to all the States.
AS propositions for interference with slavery
in the District of Columbia, dock yards, arseDas,
etc. have reached the committee they say they have
not deemed it necessary to take action on the sub
ject
Another set of resolutions is with reference to
the duties of the States and the federal govern
ment enforcing the duty Of all constitutional obi
cations, asserting that the federal government
should enforce the laws and preserve the union of
the States, concluding with recommendation for
the rendition of fugitive slaves charged with trea-
son. felony other crimes.
The proposition introduced by Senator Bigler
proposes to submit to the people, in addition to
the Crittenden compromise, amendments to the
constitution to nterdict forever the African slave
trade, and to extend the Presidential term to six
years, making the President ineligible for re. cleo
tiOn
We had hoped that the committee would make bet
ter report than the above. 1t is not satisfactory
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22
The Celebrated Female Pills.

These Pills do not all diseases but they are Gr
rante to Lucoreah Whtesthat dreadful scourge
to female health, happiness and usefulness They arc
not patented and are no humbug but prepared BY
North Carolina physician of high standing and Of
long experience in the treatment of female diseases
All that is necessary to convince you OF their ecacy
fair tfial. For particulars see wrappers Price -
per box For sale at the DRUG STORES.
Jan Is, 1851 VI
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22
Music Lessons.

The undersigned begs leave TO inform his frendS ana
patrons well the public generally that be pre-
pared to give
Private Lessons on the Piano,
either at his residence the residence of pupils
BA- Particular and prompt attention will be paid 70
orders for tuning and repairing instruments at shortest
notice and on very moderate terms.
SHEET MUSIC and MUSIC BOOKS will be procured
at store prices.
Having been engaged in the Piano business for more
than ten years offer nv assistance most particularly
to all those who may desire purchase Pianos to
exchange old Pianos for new
Best references given.
Orders left at the post Office at Messrs. Davdsons
Furniture Hall will receive prompt attention.
CHAS. o. PAPE, Prof. of Music.
Jan g. 1861 If Charlotte, N. c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22

FROM ILLINoIs.-Springfeld, Jan. 15-Gov.
Yates inaugural was delivered to-day 1t is the
most decidedly Abolition, anti-compromise, anti
secession document since the crisis
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22

Application will be made the present General As
semby of North Carolina for charter authorize the
formation OF Shoe Manufacturing Company, to be
called the North Carolina Shoe Manufacturing Co,
January 18th. 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22

THE FLORIDA FoRTs.-The Pensacola Navy
Yard and all the forts, except Pickens, have been
taken by the State troops
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.-Holt's nomination in
executive session caused an exciting debate, on
account of his being coercionist, but it will be
confirmed tomorrow.
| The Alabama Senators received despatch from
home to-day telling them to remain in tleirseats till
further informed, as the delegates from North Ala
bama refuse to sign the Ordinance Of Secession
unless postponed until after TIE fourth of March.
All the Northern Democratic Senators, except
Thompson and Douglas, justify the secession move
ment
The Republicans hope to have full control of
Congress by the first of February They say
among themselves that they will then press through
force measures SO as to involve the land in civil
war before Lincoln comes in, and he says she will
work the machine as he finds it
WASHINGTON, jar 16-Lieut Hall left here
today with instructions for Maj Anderson; their
! exact character has not TRANSFERRED 1t is ascer-
tanned from reliable source that the troops will not
be withdrawn from Fort SUMTER and the post will
be defended
The President refused to receive Col Hayne ex-
cept citizen of sovereign State.
1t is reported in we'll informed circles that the
President has expressed willingness to recognize
de tact0 government embracing several States
January 15.-The Republicans to-day refused
to consider the compromise resolutions of Mr. Crit
tenden of Kentucky, by a majority of seven There
is great excitement among the Southern coDser-
natives in consequence. Many declare that this
action of the Republicans has banished now and
forever all hope Of compromise. There is no
blinking the fact that the vote to-day Of the Re-
publicans indicates determination on their part
to refuse all propositions looking to a compromise
that would be satisfactory even to the border slave
States.
The Senators from the Gulf States are greatly
displeased at Mr. Stewards speech Mr. Critten-
den and others, however, think that it promises
the olive branch for future settlement. The rad
ica Republicans denounce it. Several Senators
of position now assert that the Republicans will
eventually vote on Mr. Crittendens resolutions
But it is thought they will not do SO until seces-
sion has run the gauntlet Of the Southern States.
1t is tire opinion of others that this action will
come too late to effect anything
Lincoln has thus far failed to obtain the consent
of single Southern man to serve in his Cabinet.
MIR Scott, of Virginia, to whom an appointment
was rendered, has declined to serve in the Black
Republican Administration. His letter upon the
subject quite patriotic.
Speaker Pennington, of the House of Represen-
tatives, has announced himself in favor Of a Ma
tional Convention of the people of the United
States to settle existing difficulties
Mclntyre's nomination to the Collectorship of
the port Of Charleston will now be confirmed, it is
thought.
Lieut.. Gen. Scott is still engaged in making
preparations to guard against possible breach of
the peace In Washington, IN consequence of the
present political agitation. Effective military
forces are to be posted III several parts of the city
T..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22

Bsg@It is rumored that the Federal Government
designs to concentrate feet at the mouth of the
Mississippi River and at Pensacola d.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22

PENNsYLvANIA.-Harr Jan. 11-Mr
Senator Welsh's resolutions, proposing to repeal
the obnoxious provisions of the Act of l847, and
the Penal Code, were voted down to-day, all the
Republicans voting against them
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22
WAGON WORK and BLACKSMITHING.

have opened shop College street. in the rear Of
Mr. Rabys stable, where prepared to do all kinds
of Woody Work and Blacksmithng-such making
Carts and Wagons and repairing the same, Buggy re-
pairing, horse-shoeing &c. My work shall be well
executed on the accommodating terms and every
effort made to give satisfaction. Give me a trial
Jan 8, 1861 3na-pd j. H. PROPEST.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22
Charlotte
FE WI A LIE IN STHTUTE Il.

The next Session will commence the first of Feby.
Terms per Session Of hcenty weeks:
For Board and Tuition, ......... ......... $85 90
Tuition of Day Scholars, 81 6 and $l8 90
For small girls in Reading, Spelling and the ele-
ments of Geography the Tuition hereafter will be $l2
For Catalogue containing further information, ad-
dress R. BURWELL, Charlotte, n. G.
take pleasure in saying that for the remainder Of
the scholastic year. have secured the services of Prof
R. F. HUNT as Instructor of Music. Mr. Hunt
nected with my school at Hsboro, and proved himself
to be energetic and faithful Teacher giving ENTIRE
satisfaction in EVERY particular.
r. BURWELL.
January Is, 1861. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22

H~ Hon. Cave Johnston, of Tennessee, has
written very strong letter, denouncing in the
most emphatic terms the whole secession move
ment, declaring it to be nothing but rebellion. and
proclaiming the duty of the Federal Executive. in
of the capture of any of the forts of the United
States, to ''retake them, without regard to the
blood or treasure that may be expended" He
enjoins upon the people of Tennessee that their
safety lies in cinging to the Union, and in seeking
through the Government, the redress of all evils
which have arisen under it. He points out at
length the disasters that must follow disunion,
pecially TO the South.-Raleigh Register.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22
SITUATION WANTED

AS Conductor on some Railroad Train, as Agent al
some Depot as Mail Agent
Testimonials of moral character Southern principles
and close attention to business, can be gwen.
Address l.. A. HELMS,
Winchester, Union CO., n. O.
Jan. 8, 1861 3m-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22
OUR BOOKS MUST BE CLOSED.

? g g 9 2 q 2
All those who indebted to by note or account,
must come forward and SETTLE UP, AS we cannot
carry business without money. Our will
obige us very much by complying with the above
quest without further notice.
Blg~A goods and work must be cash after this date.
Jan Is, 1861 J. G. WILKINSON, & co,
st No. Granite Range op. Man. House.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22


On the 18th instant being the fourth Monday in this
month will sell at public auction, at the courthouse
in Charlotte. MELISSA and CINDA. two negroes be-
longing the of the late Richard Carson, decd
A credit viii be given.
January 8, 1861 st JOS. H. WILSON Admir-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22

Lieut.. Gen. Scott is still engaged in making
preparations to guard against possible breach of
the peace in Washington, in consequence of the
present political agitation. Effective military
forces are to be posted in several parts of the city
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-04-25
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Candidate for Congress.

s'rho people Of Maryland will soon be call
cd upon to elect their Representatives to the
9Th Congress.
III these times Of trouble and fraternal
strife, while civil war is raging in our once
quiet and happy land, it is all important
that we should select as our representatives,
men of known virtue and acknowledged pa
triotsm-men in whom we can place the
most implicit confidence.
In this, the 9th Congressional district, a
member Of our prominent citizens, have been
spoken of as the candid ATE of the lovers of
the Union and the Constitution, Grayson
Eichelberger, of Frederick; Judge Weisel, of
Washington; J, Philip Roman and Ex-Gov
Francis Thomas, of Allegany. These are all
citizens, to whom, we feel we could confide
our interests in the national councils in these
critical times.
Only one of the gentlemen has ever been,
we believe, in public life, namely Ex-Gov.
Thomas. He is known to be a pure patriot,
and sterling and unflinching friend of the
Constitution and the Union, and we believe
would make at this time especially, valua-
BILE representative. IF he should receive the
nomination OF the convention which will be
doubtless called to select candidate and
shall accept the nomination we will give him
Dur cheerful and hearty support.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-04-25
Maryland.

1t is confidently rumored that the general
government intends to declare Maryland I'M
der martial law.
Gov. Hicks has called the Legislature TO
meet an Annapolis OH Tomorrow Friday %
tn inst.
It is said the Legislature before night will
pass resolution submitting to the people
the quest ion Of going North or South. The
more conservative portion propose allowing
a vote on Secession or Union. We rather
incline to think the radicals will prevail.
Steam cannon are being cast in Baltimore
and troops are daily arriving from the coun-
ties, when we left it was supposed there were
near eight thousand men under arms and the
city was making vigorous efforts for a bold
defence against the Federal troops.
Nc kind Of provision is permitted to leave
Bait. and every body is leaving or preparing
to leave that possibly can. 1t is thought by
many that Bait. will be burnt in revenge for
numbering of the U. S. Troops and because
of her resistance to the Gen. Government.
Cannon balls and Grape Shot are being
manufactured in Baltimore in large quanti-
ties
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-04-25
War Terms.

As there are times when war and ru-
i5 of war are constantly exciting our
II. pie, for their information we give the
10 pwing war terms. The Columbiad
ol 'aixhan-pronounccd pay-zan-is
isr,e gun, designed principally for firing
81 Is, it being far more accurate than
ordinary short mortar.
\ mortar is very short cannon, with
lrge bore, some of them thirteen in
IS in diameter, for firing shells -
hose in use in our army are set at an
algle of forty-tive degrees, and the range
o. the shell is varied by altering the
large of powder.
The shell is caused to explode at just
about the time that it strikes, by means
of fuse, the length of which is adjust
ed to the time of fight to be occupied
by the ball, which, Of course, CORES
ponds with the range. The accuracy
with which the time of the burning Of a
fuse can he adjusted, by varying its
length, is surprising; good artillersts
generally succeed in having their shcIls
explode almost at the exact instant Of
striking. In Ioading a mortar, the shell
is carefully placed with the fuse directly
forward, and when the piece is dischar-
ged, the shell is so completely envelope1
with fame that the fuse is nearly always
fired. The fuse is made by filing a Woo
den cylinder with fuse powder, the cyl
inder being of sufficient length for III"
longest range, to be cut down shorter
for shorter ranges as required.
A Dab gren gun is an ordinary can
non, except that it is made very thick ut
the brecch for some three or four feet,
when it tapcrs down sharply to less than
usual size. This form was adopted in
OF the experiments of Capt.
Dahlgrcn, of the L. 5. navy having
shown that gun bursts, it usually gives
way at the breach.
There is one gun of this pattern which
weighs IA DIG pounds. and is warranted
to send an eleven inch shell four miles.
A easement is a stone roof to fort
made sufficiently thick to resist the force
of cannon balls. and a easement gun is
one which is placed under easement.
A barbette gun is one which il placed
on the top of the tortiiication.
An cmbrasure is the hole or opening
through which guns are fred from forti-
fications.
Loop-holes are openings in the walls
to fire musketry through.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-04-25

The election which takes place on the 4
Of May in Kentucky for delegates to the
Border State Convention, will be very
uuou,,1r oon,os.od Roth rort;,o bovo
81 NY ,......r -, A..
Drought OUT tneif S'fons'". '''" 'u' ."oS "
positions. The party winch calls itself
State-rights has selected tho following
oor,lomor.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-04-25
Proclamation BY the Governor OF
Virginia.

The following proclamation, calling
into service the entire military force of
the State, has been issued by the Cover
nor of Virginia:
Whereas, seven of the States formerly
composing a part of the United States,
have, by authority of their people, SOL
EMMY resumed the powers granted by
them to the United States, and have fra
med Constitution and organized n Go
vernment for themselves, to which the
people of those States are yielding will
ing obedience, and have so notified the
President of the United States by all the
formalites incident to such action, and
thereby become to the United states a
separate, independent and foreign pow
err: and. whereas, the Constitution of the
United States has invested Congress with
the sole power to declare war; and UNI
til such declaration is made the Presi-
dent has no authority to call for an ex-
traordinary force t. wage offensive war
against any foreign power; and, whereas,
on the 18th inst, the President of the
United States, in plain violation of the
Constitution, has issued Proc lamation
calling for a force of $4,000 men, to
cause the laws of the United States to
be duly executed over people who are
no longer part of the Union, and in
said Proclamation threatens to exert this
unusual force to compel obedience to his
mandates: and. whereas, the General
Assembly of Virginia, by majority APP
preaching to entire unanimity, has de-
clared, at its last session, that the State
of Virginia would consider such an ex-
ertion of force as virtual declaration of
war, to be resisted by all the power at
the command of Virginia; and subse-
quently, the Convention now in session,
representing the sovereignty of this
State, has re-affirmed in substance the
same policy. by almost equal unanimity;
and, whereas, the State of Virginia dee
ply sympathizcs with the Southern States
in the wrongs they have suffered, and in
the position they have assumed, and ha-
wing made earnest efforts peaceably to
compose the differences which have Sc
vercd the Union, and have failed in that
attempt through this unwarranted act
on the part of the President; and it is
believed that the influences which ope-
rate to produce this Proclamation against
the seeded States will be brought to
bear upon this Commonwealth, if she
should exercise her undoubted right to
resume the powers granted by her peop-
lc- and it is due to the honor Of Virginia
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-04-25
Western Virginia.

4 friend who has lately visited the adjoin-
irg State, had good opportunities for asccr-
tanning the sentiments of its citizens, reports
the following important particulars. In
Wheeling for the last few days there was
much apprehension of violence and lawlcss
ness, and much diversity of feeling and opn-
ion. Some were Scccssionists per Sc, and
some by .onstraint---i. c. the latter disappro-
we'd the action of the Cotton States, both
their separation from the Union and their in
va.on of the Federal property, but tillsym-
pathized with the South rs to tho ground Of
quarrel; and felt that Virginia must go with
the South and at any rate that all her cit
izcns must 90 with her. Bat both these
classes admitted that they were in a small
minority. tho they confidently expected that
il would soon he otherwise. Meanwhile
strong measures were taken by the city att
thorities to keep the peace among themselv-
cs, and that some political meetings were
held and some military ling even on Sun
day, tho city at large was perfectly quiet,
though anxious. Some of the members OF
the Va. Convention had returned home, hav-
ing left Richmond before the final action !;
and though bound to sccrcsy for the time.
their distressed aud fearful faces told the tale
OF wlat WAS or would I've done. Between
Wheeling end Cumberland on Monday there
was no unustinl gathering Of people or show
either Of Gags or arms. A general aversion
to war for any party or purpose seemed to
he felt. An intelligent workman, who had
resided at Grafton for several months, was
of opinion, that Western Va. would secede
from the rest OF the State, sooner than give
up the Chiou. The Western banks have
thrown out the bills of Eastern va. banks
for the present Well informed Secessionists
were evidently under the impression that
an army from the Confederate States was
marching on Washington, and already in its
neighborhood. An intelligent and prudent
Virginian jnt from the far West reported
the excitement as intense in Indiana, Illinois,
Ohio, Penn. against Southern men andyiews
and an npiversalz determination to sustain
the soyernnsnt. Though himself Union
man, yet il was dlflcnlt for him 70 avoid
sirhgsseffsnee. by the expression OF his
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-04-25

that an Improper exercise of force against
her people should DE repealed: There
fore, I, John Letcber Governor of the
Commons wealth of ' Virginia, have thought
proper to order all volunteer regiments
or companies within this State forthwith
to hold themselves in 5eaiincss for i'm
mediate orders, au upon the reception
of this Proclamation to report to the
Adiutant General of the State their or
ganizahon; and Numbers, and prepare
themselves for CT icient service. Such
companies as are not AIMED and equip
ped will report tn at fact, that they may
be properly suppl ed.
(~-- set my hand and caused the
L. s. seal of the Commonwealth to
49, be aflix ed, this 18th day of
April, 1861, and in the S5th year of the
Commonwealth JOHN LETCHER.
REPLY TO Sc cRETARY CAMERON.
EDecut tire Department,
Richmond Va, April 16, 1861.
Hon. SIMON CAn.RoN, Secretary Of Var:
or - icCcl'co yo"I 'elcSidn VI too
10Th, the genuineness Of which | doubt
ed. Since that time have received
your communication, mailed the same
day, in which | an requested to detach
from the militia of the State Of Virgin
ia the quota designated in a table,
which you append, 'to serve as infantry
or riilemen for the period of three months
unless sooner discharged
In reply to this communication have
only to say, that the militia of Virginia
will not be furnished to the powers at
Washington, for any such use or pur-
pose as they have in view Your object
is to subiugate the Southern States, and
a rcluisition made upon me for such an
object-an object, in my judgement. not
within the purview of the Constitution,
or the act of 1875 will not be complied
with. You have chosen to inauguratc
civil war, and having done 50, we will
meet it, in spirit as determine! as the
Administration has exhibited towards
the South. Respectfully,
JOHN LETCHEE.
Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1861-04-25
Anderson the Magician.

Prof. Anderson, the magician, who
is giving exhibitions in Albany. was ar
rested at Troy, few DAYS since, char
ped with committing an outrage upon a
girl of fourteen. AN apple vcnder. He
vas arrested without authority, by con i.
stable. The story was started by bar
Der in Rand's Hall. The trial took
place in the afternoon, aud the magician
and the girl testified apart. She told
her story~having had no interview,
whatever with Prof Anderson mean
timc--substantally to the effect that. she
visited Rand's Hal to sell her trinkets,
she went up into Prof. A. S room and re-
quested him to purchase some of the ar