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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24

NEGRO FOR SALE.

will sell for cash the Court House door in Char
loe, on Saturday the 9th of November next, Negro
Boy named JIM. He is to be sold runaway to
satisfy Jail fees &c, the law directs He says that
he is the property of John Verify, and is about %
years of age.
W. w. GRIER, Sheriff.
Sept H. 1861. I'd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24
DUES WANTED.

The Book Accounts of ]. A. FOX, and also those of
J. NJ. HOWE, contracted in the Foundry business
in my hands for settlement and collection. No
else has authority in the latter case. Those interested
will wisely to heed this notice before the 10th OF
October proxmo.
A. c. WILLIAMSON
Sept II, 1861 Attorney.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24

SEIZURE OF BACON AND LEATHER-We under
stand that in compliance with the Proclamation of
the Governor, large quantity of Bacon aud Lea
Their, route for Virginia, and the property of
spectators, was seized at the Depot of the North
Carolina Railroad in this city on Wednesday. We
hear, also, that quantity of Bacon bought on
speculation, and destined for point out of tho
State, has been seized at High Point
Speaking Of spectators, We constrained 10 say
that glaring attempts at monopozing the article of
bacon have been made in this quarter. One concern,
composed Of two individuals not engaged in mer-
camille business aud paying merchants license,
have bought large quantity of Bacon at Is cents
or less per pound aud selling it at 25 cents.
Now We are willing to see any man make reasona-
BILE profit on his investments, but we do contend
unreasonable and extortionate. This is time
for taking selfish advantages of the necessities Of
the country Instead of doing so, men should be
| content so live aud let live."-Raleigh Register.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24

ELECTION OF SENAToRs.-The fact that the two Sem
-s recently elected by the Legislature are Eastern
men has occaSioned some complaint and displayed
,-rs Of sectional jealousy 1t is conteuded that one
the Senators should have been selected from the
6rst. 1t is true, a fair division would have given
-,r= satisfaction and the people of the West are
r, fled in claiming of the Senators; but then we
,B not hihk it a matter of much importance as to
fYrI for jealousy, bad feeling and contention
rtTecn the people of the two sections. And
-rr-iaIy such feelings to be deprecated at this
re. Every patriot SHOULD dscountenance sectional
,G>y and strive to keep The people Of every section
the State and Confederacy united and on good
r.~ms Let US know East nor no West while the
-rontinucs and while there is urgent demand for
of all our strength aud energies against a COM
ara enemy Therefore hope to see no quarrel
l-rDi about the election of Senators After
ne these things may be settled, aud the West
exercise her voting power suit circumstances.
Although there is general dissatisfaction in the est
la1at the election, have no doubt the gentlemen
rested Will attend the interests of the West as well
8, the interests of their own secti of the State
The cLuckling of the Fay Observer and Raj. Stand
ard The defeat of MesSrs Avery and Clingman is not
alcuIatcd to promote good feeling. The Standard es-
eeay, regret see, seizes every convenient OPP
funy to di<Parage and injure, politically the orgi
-ai SeceS>iouists of the State. For own part
We are not sorry that Mr. Clingman defeated We
lever did favor his eection-slx years ago openly
opposed it-but we are not disposed to rejoice at his
.~ic"t now and unnecessarily offend his friends.
We think the West ought have had of the Sena-
rs ami inasmuch Mr. Davis Zone of the representa-
ives Of the State at large in the late Congress
rectrd, Mr. Avery, the other representative should
$50 have been elected then would have had
good cause for complaint But disposed to
scuSS the matter nuw-we shall wait for better and
aare convenient and appropriate time.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24
THE NEWS.

u have nothing at all of any importarce from either of
.ro;.s to report this week. The will soon be in
rbI,st in kentucky. l. is reported that Gov. More
If Kv has been arrested and sent to Fort Lafayette
,. h,. sympathiscd with the South. We believe
r.ln has MANAGED to prevent the Maryland Legisla-
~ t,,n merting by arresting several of its members
: .of tie mbrrs have escaped to Richmond and report
the propIr OF Maryland are groaning for deverance
Lincoln officers and soldiers committing the great
,l.rsc-s the people of Missouri kentucky and
v,,r,snI. The Southern Government is taking prompt
iyrs to put down the traitors i'll East Tennessee,
=, W., 10 not think there is now any danger from that
,r though it is said our State authorities intend to
Ep two Regiments at Ashcville for awhile longer any
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24
TAX NOTICE.

From this date OUR BOOKS ARE POSITIVELY
CLOSED TO ALL.
CASH will, in every instance, be required without
distinction of persons
We compelled to buy for cash ourselves, and
must therefore lave money
DO NOT ASK FOR CREDIT.
Elias & Cohen.
Sept "a, 1861. St
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24

HE New SPRAkER.-N. n. Flemming. Esq, of Rowan,
IS been elected Speaker of the House of Commons in
lace OF Mr. Dortch resigned, who was elected to the
Senate The selection of Mr. Flemmins is good one
e will make an excellent officer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24

Persons who desire to teach in the Public Schools
in Mecklenburg county, will please appear at ten
o'clock, A. NJ of Saturday, the 9Th October, 1851, at
the office of the Superintendent in the Courthouse
JOHN P. ROSS, sup't.l
N. D. JOHNSTON, Com.
E. NYE HUTCHINSON.
Sept IT, 1861 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24

Pay OF COxTRACToRs-We have received letter
rom the P Department, from which we are gratified
earn that the Department is ready to pay mail con-
actors as soon the Postmaster< at each end of the
m furnish evidence that the service has been faith
- Ir performed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24

-vg MAIL-The mail schedule the n. c. Railroad
Ia. been changed so to bring the mail here now 10
r earlier than heretofore. The public in this sec
..,a certainly have cause to thank Mr. Cameron the
p-,ilent of the Road for this much needed change.
The Northern mail is closed here at O'Clock D
W At which Time before, all letters must be put in
80 office The mail leaves at p. M, and arrives at
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24
Administrators Notice.

The undersigned, Agent of TTOS. H. BREM. Admin
istrator of JOHN HARTY, deceased, requests those
indebted to the of John Harry, 10 come forward
and make settlement The orphan children OF the de-
ceased need the money for their maintenance; there
fore those indebted will the importance of i'm
mediate payment. Call on the subscriber his room
over the Bank of Charlotte
S. P. ALEXANDER.
Sept "a, 1861 If Agent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24

PosTAL AFFAIRs.-We publish Proclamation OF fhe
Postmaster General which is of great importance &c
mail contractors and postmasters.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24

The LEGIsLATCRE.-We give in another column, from
tie State Journal, the Captions of Laws passed by the
legislature up Friday last The Legislature was
ave adjourned Friday, but it reSciuded the order
4.I designated yesterday (Monday) as day for ad-
lrameuI.
The Militia and Revenue bills have been passed, and
Tie Senate laid he anti Convention bill the table
y Vote of 8 to To-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24

EXPECTATION PRoHBITED.--It will be seen by notice
from Gov, Clark, that the expectation of Bacon and
Leather beyond the limits of the State is prohibited
This is done in consequence of the scarcity OF THESE
articles this time, and the great demand for them
for the of the soldiers The restriction Is also IN
tended to check speculation
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24

We have understood, within few weeks, that
an English vessel, having many good things on
board, with large supply of quinne, opium, &C.,
arrived in the Confederate States and has been
cared for.
DR. W T. Robinson, of Goldsboro, has been
appointed by President Davis an assistant Surgeon
in the Provisional Army, in the service of the
Confederate States.-Rdk. Journal
RECEIPTS OF CorToN.-3, sos, 1914 bales, against
4 455 ,9S3 last year. Decrease ,040, 1880 bales.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24

By" The Yankee some time ago offered a large
prize Tor a National Hymn, and appointed a committee
to make the selection aud award the PRIZE Twelve
hundred Yankee poets went to work and submitted
their IbUrS the but either the committee
1aIIca 10 appreciate good poetry the poets them
selves failed to get mp anything that could be called
National Hymn, for the whole repudiate1 by the
committee and award made. We don't know what
the villanons will do for something to sing now
They have di>graccd Yankee doodle and cannot get
anNlnmU il Is nace.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24

Hgig~ Hon. L. r. Walker, Secretary of War, has re-
signed that position, and been appointed a Brgader
General Mr Walkers has not yet been
named but is thought Gen. Lee Gen. Polk will be
appointed.
GI@A satpetre cave is being worked in Cass county,
Ga, aud l25 pounds per day taken out and sent to
Nashville, Tenn, to be manufactured into powder.
This is worked and owned by the same who
managed it then.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24

1kVAsIos.-Such men as Gen. Butler are foolish
enough to believe Tor pretend helieye that they
march federal army 4 ugh the South but not by
way OF Manassas, forktt wn or Richmond but by in
Fauing the Southern sea coast Squint-eyed Butler
said in speech in Washington recently tina, during
the hrel OF autumn victorious federal column would
penetrate the very heart of the So,h and ihus crush
ou' rebellion This assertion and other Indications
justify the belief that the federasts will attempt to
concentrate army this Fall the coast of North
or South Carolina and invade the interior country
With proper preparation. all such attempt. can be sue
ceSsulH resi- ed At least fifteen thousand men
shtad be kept thr OF North Carolina.
If old Butler is ever caught the soil of North or
South Car"linH we h. pc he will be heard from
as prisoner lie hats already stolen 800 negroes
besides burning houses and destroying farms, and We
hope the day Is not far distant when he will be fur
nished with his farm in the South by feet in size
oCR LEGrsLArrRE AND LEcIsLAToRs.-We are not at
all surprised 10 hear the following, which we copy from
the Salisbury Watchman:
1t Is told fact that the members when met on
the streets OF Raleigh, ashamed that they
belong to this assembly of the States wisdom Ask
one OF them what is his and he chaos up in
/ answering TO leave you in doubt Ask him what
part OF The State he is from, he says I'm oyfqaaE
from so and 30; I'm last from thus and so-Ieav-
ing you still in doubt. In fine it TO be an i'm
possibility to pump from of them a strdight out
honest answer I" any question, if it is likely reveal
their connection with ;hc Legislature. Why this should
be so, others capable OF answering are.
may be the general commission which surrounds them
/ aud waits upon their deliberations However this may
be- they are APPLY described by acetious friend of
ours. He says: they like blind puppies in mill
pond, splashng around: they know there is shore
somewhere, but don't know where in the ID it is"
The Application implies that Legislature know they
ought to d" something, bun don't know 1chut."
CANDIDArEs- Burge>s 5. Gather. Esq. is an
nou"red "A candidate Cor Congress in the ninth Dis
trict, composed "f the counties of Ashe, Aeghany
Wilkes, Caldwell, Alexander Yadkin, Surry, Davie.
lredell and Burke.
Hon A. Ii. Harrington is candidate in the District
Composed of the counties of Warren, Wake Orange &c
X BriGgers, Esq. is announced ii candidate in
the I'd District, composed of the counties of Halifax
EdgecOmbn. Beaufort, Wilson, Pitt, Greene Lenoir
Hyde
There will be no Conventions. suppose in of
the Districts t" bring candidates. Every man may
who chooses.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24

THE VICE PREsIDENcY.--The Richmond Examiner
has an article on the approaching election for Presi-
dent and Vice President. 1t favors the election of
Davis but is opposed Stephens because Stephens
co-operaed with the Douglas faction in the South last
FALL and did not join the Southern Rights movement
until he was overwhelmed and defeated in his wn
State, as was his candidate in all the States of the
Confederacy We regret that any of objections
should be raised to either Davis Stephens though
we disapprOYe of the of the latter gentleman
in the Presidential election much as does the
Examiner. But willing let by-gones be
by-gones, and especially in regard the Douglas
men, for they were not in the way any great extent
their exertons and accomplished so little in
the South that it is not worth remembering against
them. The people decided against them ard that
ought to be satisfactory the Examiner and all others
AT the inauguration of the Southern Government. Mr.
Stevens was selected Vice President account of
his known ability and loyalty the Souh-not for the
purpose of conciliating the Douglas party; for
peat that party was not strong enough do harm or
array formidable opposition if it desired do So
however, 1t is unnecessary to talk about and dis
cuss past occurrences now therefore we regret to
see such articles as that of the Examiner There
will be no formidable opposition to Davis or Stephens
and it it not worth while to talk about it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-24

Sept 10, 1851
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-03-04

WAsHINGToN March minister Dallas,
in communicating to the president information
relative to the proceedings before the lord chief
Justice of England, in the Anderson case, says
the amount of legal acumen and astuteness
brought to bear in support OF tile British inter
probation of the 10th article OF the extraditlon
treaty is astonishing. The matter goes to the
incoming administration. new convention
will probably be the result tor mutual under.
standing of the article in question.
All the gentlemen named i'll connection with
the cabinet are here. The relative cast Of
some of them however is mere speculation.
A number OF the conservative members OF
the Virginia convention, who have arrived to
report the position of affairs, are not much
encouraged, TO the extent they had anticipated.
They will not return tomorrow.
Senators Hemphll and Wigfall leave for
Montgomery on tuesday to Join Reagan and
the other members of the southern conteder.
alton from Texas.
The inaugural will not be delivered into the
hands OF the printer till after delivery. 1t will
he reported for the associated press.
The Pacific railroad bill is dead beyond re-
susctation.
No measure which even the most ultra se-
cessionists can call coercive has been passed
by congress. ~, A.,
secretaries of those departments PAID iare"eil
visits to president Buchanan, on winch occa'
sion short speeches were made. =,
The president has approved the tarlif, ana
the territorial bills tor Colorado, Daeotah, and
Nevada. Nothing is said in them about slav-
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-03-04
Union Victory in North Carolina

RALEIGH, March 2-of thirty seven coun
ties, q are for compromise, IL for secession,
and three divided. The state has probably
gone against a state convention by small
majority. Many Union counties give MAORI.
ties for a convention. Wayne county gives
1908 majority Tor convention. Secessionists
are elected in Nash county, which gives a
majority of 919 for convention. Wake
county gives a majority of 100 for conven-
ton, and elects Union delegates. Warren
county elects secessioniss to the convention
by large majority. Pearson county gives
large majorities for Union delegates to the
convention Northampton county elects one
Unionist, and one secessionist, and goes for a
convention.
RALEIGH, March 2-Several counties elect.
ed forty eight Union and twenty five secession
delegates. The majority against conven,
ton is about eight thousand. Governor Reed
was beaten in Rockingham county. The ma
jority against a convention will be decreased
and perhaps overcome.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-03-04
SPECIAL MESSAGE OF PRESIDENT
BUCHANAN.

WASHINGTON, March 2-The president
sent message to the house, in compliance
with its resolutions as to the reasons which
induced him to send SO many troops to Wash
ington He submits that there were not so
many as the resolution presuppOses--the total
number being six hundred and fitty-three, ex
elusive of the marines at the navy yard, their
appropriate station. These troops were or.
dered here to act as posse comltatus, in strict
subordnation to the civil! authority, for the
purpose of preserving peace and order in
Washington, should this become necessary be-
fore or at the period of the Inauguration OF the
president What was the duty of the presi-
dent at the time the troops were ordered to
this city? Ought lie to have waited before
this precautionary measure was adopted until
he could obtain proof that secret conspiracy
existed to seize the capital? In the language
OF the select committee, this was 'in time OF
high excitement, consequent upon revolution
airy events transporting all around us, the very
air filled with rumors, and individuals indulg-
ing in the most eXtravagant expressions of
fears and threats. Under these and other cir.
cumstances. which appear in the testimony
before the select committee, was convinced
that | ought to act The safety of the i'm
mense amount of property in this city, and
that of the archives OF the government, in
which all the states, and especially the new
states in which the public lands are situated,
have deep interest. The peace and order
of the city itself, and the safety of the inaugu-
ration of the president elect, were objects of
such vast Importance to the Whole country,
that could not hesitate to adopt precautiona
ry and decisive measures. AT the present
| moment when all is quiet, it is difficult to
realize the state OF alarm which prevailed
when the troops were first ordered to this city.
| This almost instantly subsidized after the ar
rival of the first company, and feeling Of
comparative peace and security have since ex'
listed in Washington and throughout the coun.
try Had refused to adopt this precautiona.
airy measure, and the evil consequences which
many good men at the time apprehended had
followed, should never have forgiven myself.
Signel, JAMES BUCHANAN"
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-03-04
The Richmond Convention.

RICHMOND, March I'm the convention a
resolution was offered and referred, that as the
Crittenden propositions have been deliberately
rejected by the northern confederates, every
consideration of duty, interest, honor, and pat
rioism requires that an ordinance be adopted
by this convention and submitted to the peo-
pie, by which Virginia shall resume all powers
delegated to the federal government and de-
clare her connexion with that government dis
solved
A resolution was referred, suggesting that
Forts Pickens and Sumter be transferred to
the southern confederacy, aud providing for an
equitable division OF public property. There
is no prospect of the committee on federal re-
lations agreeing ON a.iything.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-03-04
From the Pacific Reginn.

Fort KEARNEY, March 2-The following is
additional to Yesterdays pony express news
The decrease in the revenue in the Sandwich
Islands was attracting great attention. 1t was
attributed mostly to the present tariff and to
the bad financial policy of the government A
monument is to be erected to Capt. Cook
Hon. 5. A. Parker, the new consul from the
United States, had arrived at Honolulu.
In the state senate of California resolutions
endorsing Crittenden's plan, and Douglas
support thereof, were under consiherpties VI M
atde 9tates senator had thus far failed 1t was
expected that the Douglasites would make a
nomination, but at a recent caucus they had
failed to do so.
Arrived at Honolulu, Jan. 10th, ship Ocean
Express, San Francisco; 14th, Osborne Howes,
do 18th, Eagle Bird, do; 2lst, Fairwind, do
22nd, Nor'wester, do; and all sailed again
Sailed, End, ship Siam, Jarvis Island.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-03-04
Very Terrible Bugaboos.


WASHINGTON, March 3.-The Herald has
intelligence from Montgomery that the new
government was proceeding with great vigor
BY the 4tl of March it is believed the entire
fifteen million loan will be taken Thirty
thousand volunteers were drilling or under
orders. Large army provision supplies had
recently been purchased in Chicago, St. Louis
and Cincinnati, and sent to New Orleans and
Mobile for distribution. New postal arrange
ments would go into effect on the 4th. The
die for the new stamps was made, and the old
contractors would be continued in the service
OF the contederated states The present tariff
is mere y provisional Soon practicable sys
TEN will be adopted. Its positively asserted
from Virginia that if congress adjourns with
out passing some plan Of adjustment, she will
join the southern confederacy in less than
thirty days. Mr. Lincoln dined with the
Bremen minister Saturday evening.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-03-04
0Mants.

SITUATION WANTLD-By a neat,
~ capable girl, do chamberwork to take charge
sfchildren. Apply at No. Kinds Court Maple street.
d3tF MARI
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-03-04
From Virginia.

New YORK, March ga dispatch to the
Herald from Norfolk SAYS that some alarm is
felt in consequence of the mayors receiving
intelligence from the mayor of Petersburg that
an outbreak will soon follow the Inauguration
OF Lincoln. Volunteers are ordered to patrol
the city. Other measures have been taken
to insure the preservation of peace. Much in
dignation prevailed owing to the discharge of
all the workmen at the navy yard known to
favor secession, and the appointment of north
ern men to fill vacancies
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-03-04

New YORK, March 1.-Two deputy United
States marshals attempted to put fugitive
slave, named John Polhemus, said to belong
to Mr.. Jameson, of Louisburg, Va, aboard
the steamer Yorktown, but he was rescued
from custody by the crowd. The officers had
no warrant.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-03-04

DETROIT, Mich, March AN address,
signed by all the state officials and nearly
every republican member of the Legislature,
has been forwarded to Mr.. Lincoln, recon-
mending Mr.. Chase for secretary of the
treasury,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-03-04

cry. The president leaves Tuesday for Wheat.
land. His secretary, Gossbrenner, remains
several days to attend to Mr.. Buchanan's pri-
vate business.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-03-04

New York Nlnrketp-March 2.
COTTON dull sales 1000 bales at ll3c for middlng
uplands.
FLOUR dull and unchanged; sales 500 bbls.
GRAIN.-Wheat steady; sales $4,000 bush; Chicago
spring Sl,l7. Corn steady sales $4,000 bush; mixed
western 652 a $50,
PROVISI0NS.-Beef unchanged. Pork steady. Lard
steady. Whiskey firm Cofees and Sugars steady. Tai:
low firm. Freghts dull.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1861-03-04

MONTGOMERY, March 2.-The congress has
admitted Texas to the full privileges of other
members.