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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17
WEARING OF MOURNING.

During the revolutionary struggle, the Father
of his country appealed to those whose friends died
in the service not to put the usual mourning
apparel, but to appropriate to the suffering SOL
ders the money which would be thus expended;
requesting them to wear some simple badge, to in
dictate the loss sustained, suggesting black silk
gloves for ladies', and black silk scarf for gentle
men, worn with their usual dress.
The time has come for the women Of the South
to evince their patriotism, and as the fathers and
sons of South Carolina inaugurated this revolution
let the mothers and daughters Of Carolina be the
first to make a sacrifice; which will promote the
public good. and tend to draw closer the bonds
which unite the States of this Confederacy. The
knell Of death comes every breeze, but let no
mourning apparel be worn for those who fall glo-
riously in the defence Of our holy Let some
simple and appropriate badge be adopted and worn
by all, throughout the Confederacy, who have laid
this offering on their couutry's altar
The above we take from the Southern Guardian
and we most heartily endorse it. While we have
serious doubts about the propriety of the demands
of fashion at any time in reference to mourning
especially among females, think that the pres
ent is not a time for fashionable display Of this
kind We think at all times simple badge would
be better-but particularly in the present state OF
our country.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17
BEAUTY A DUTY.

The London Review Dronounces that no man
or woman has ri ght to be ugly" and thus DIS
cusses the matter: "Men Or women, whatever
their physical deformities may be, cannot be utter
" ugly except from moral and intellectual causes,
and neither woman has any right TO De
ugly and that if either be So it is his or her fault
misdemeanor or crime; and that being ugly, they
cannot expect the love OF their fellow-creatures
No man can love an ugly woman; no woman can
love an ugly man, and if fathers and mothers can
love an ugly child, it is a very sore struggle anu
NAV be duty after all and not love. Take the
case of Theodosia Perkins-fresh, fair, twenty
three and passaby rich She has a face ard a
form that soul ptOr might love to lmltate but she
is pert-she firts-she has a bad opinion OF ner
own sex and Of the Other-she has no education
of the heart or ofthe mnd-she has no taste for
color for tune, for propriety; she is ''ast-she Is
cloud she is eaten up with vanity and Econcet,
and thinks herself the very cream and qulntess-
ence Of the world; she is ugly, in spite OF her face
and form To look at her is sufficient to know
that she will find one to marry her except Tor
her money; and to prophesy that after she Is mar
red her husband will detest her 1t comes to this
that whatever physical nature may have done
or may have neglected to have done for US, the
power of being beautiful remains with ourselves
There are moral appliances that are better than
physical rouges and pOmade5 make a man or 4
woman lovely and loveabe. 1t is mind that Gre
aes face and that makes little David, strong In the
Lords grace, handsomer than great Goliath, who
is only strong in the DEVILS favor. And the su-
periority Of this kind of beauty over all others
is this that the older We grow the more beautiful
we may become. "There is beauty Of the
stars and another Ct the moon" There Is one
beauty Of youth, another of maturity and another
of old age. Excellent they all; but from its
completeness well as from its rarity, the beauty
Of old age is the divneSt Of the three-the crown
ana completion Of all the rest. Youth is bcauti-
full for its physical anG moral, but old age is the
happy union of the physical, the moral aud intel
ectual qualities, that generally command love, re-
spect and homage [ know old woman of
seventy three years of age, ola beauty as much
superior to that Of seventeen, as that OF snowy
Mont Blanc to vcrdant Primrose Hill. Lovely are
the snowwhte locks, neatly parted over her serene
lorehead lovely the accents of her sweet voice
that speaks kindness all the world; lovely
is the smile that starts from her eye, courses to
her lips, and lights up all her countenance, when
she fondles Il child, gives counsel Of wisdom to
the young maid; lovely is she even in her
mild rcproof of 4 wropg-doer; so mild and gentle
50 more than haIf-dvine-that he or she who re-
lapscs afterwards into wickcdncss is reckless and
hardened indeed. l dislike ugly people. j said
so at first. | say now. No man has right to
be ugly; it Is their own fault, and they must pay
the penalty"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17
State Of Worth Carolna- Union county.

tStIte y -FUTtN CUFOtfHU- INtOH county.
IN EQUITY-To Fall Term, 1861.
George Fowler against Israel Helms and wife
Frances and others.
Petition to make title Land.
1t appearing in this the satisfaction of the
that Moses Thomas and wife Catharne, Darling
Skies, Henry Helms and wife Gatsy Enoeh Allen and
wife Jane S, Catharine Brown, Moses Skies, Isabel
la Skies Sarah Skies, John Skies, and VIM B Sher-
ley and wife Ellen, defendants, reside beyond the lin
its of this State that process be personally
served upon hem it is therefore ordered by the court
that publication be made for six weeks successfully in
the Western Democrat, commanding them and each of
them, to be and appear at the next of this
be held for the county of Union, at the Court House
in Monroe. the 10th Monday after the 4th Monday
in August. 1861, then and there answer, plead or
demur, judgment pro conesso will be entered against
them.
Witness Thomas Winchester, clerk and master of
said Office in Monroe this the 29th day of July
1861. T. D. WINCHESTER cNE
76-6t Ipr adv ST
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offering very nice
Cashmere Suits
MERCHANT TAILORING.

RULINGS, SPRINGS 4 CO. have also added to their
Ready -made Clothing Stock, Merchant Tailoring De-
Partment to which they call the especia attention of
their many friends and customers.
They intend making this department second to none
IN the State either IN style and quality floods, in
the manufacture Of Garments.
At all times will be found good stock of Black and
coored Cloths. English French and American Cassi-
meres and variety ofVestings. Also, assortment
of Rock Island Cassmeres.
They feel confident of their ability undersell any
other house in the State, from the advantages they
have in getting their goods.
Their goods are bought by the quantity, by one of
the Firm who resides in the Northern markets. which
gives him the opportunity of taking advantage of the
prices of goods thereby saving at least Twenty We
per cent to the consumer.
BE5-Dimes saved are Dollars made !-E9a So try us.
Orders from a distance solicited Cutting done on
short notice.
Sept 25, 1860. FULLINGS, SPRINGS & co
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Adjutant Generals Office, Raleigh, Aug 20, !86I.
All Officers recruiting companies for State Troops,
who have not yet reported their Companies full and
been assigned to Regiments viii report without delay
to Colonel II Shaw, 9Th Infantry, State Troops,
Warrenton. By order Of the commander-in-c hicf,
j. G MARTIN,
ct Adjutant General.
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W ANTED.
G. e. Tayl0r's
VIRGINIA PRINTING INK ADJUSTMENT

Corner of Adams and Leigh streets, RICHMOND, Va.
c. R. A r. Printing Ink Manufactu-
rer takes pleasure in announcing to the Southern
Press that his Ink Factory is in successful ope
ration in the manufacture Of every description of Print
ing Ink, which he is prepared to furnish reason
able News Book and job Inks of every descrip-
ton always hand
Orders promptly attended to. Address
C. r. TAYLOR,
July I'd. Richmond, Va.
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STATE BIBLE CONVENTION.

At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the
Rowan County Bible Society, held in Salisbury the
10Th July, the following resolution adopted:
Whereas the Goth day Of July is deemed too early for
full meeting of the State Bible Convention in Sails
bury as called for in the address of the Executive Com
mittee the christians and patriots of North Carolina,
and it is important that ample time be given to no
y the County Societies throughout the State, that
section of the State be represented therefore
Resolved, That the State Bible Convention be held
in Salisbury on the 23d OF October
JAS. H. ENNISS,
LUKE BLACKMER,
JOS. W. HALL,
W. L. KISTLER,
July %, 1861 Ex. Committee.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17
State Of North Coroliaa- Union county.
Court of Pleas and Quarter sessons-July Term 1861
Benjamin Shepherd Stockton
Attachment

!. appearing the satisfaction of the court that
Stockton the defendant in this case resides beyond
the limits of this States it Is therefore ordered by the
court that publication be made for six successive weeks
in the Western Democrat that he be and appear before
the Justices of the of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
be held for the county Union the court house in
Monroe the first Monday in October next, then and
there to plead, answer demur judgment pro con-
fesso will be entered up against him and the set
for hearing.
Witness, Irby, clerk of our said court at Office
the Monday in July aud in the 85th year of Amer
ican Inae pendsnee, D 1861. j. F. IRBY, clerk.
1856 Ipr adv 80
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17

1t appearing the satisfaction of the court that F
Stockton the defendant in this case resides beyond the
limits Of this State; it is therefore ordered by the
publication be made for six successive weeks in
the Western Democrat, that he be and appear before
the Justices of the court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
be held for the county of Union the court house
in Monroe the first Monday in October next, then
and there answer, plead demur, judgment pro
concso will be entered up against him and the
set for hearing.
Witness, Irby, clerk of said office
the first Monday in July, and in the s5h year of Amer
ican Independence, 1861. J. [. IRBY, clerk.
76-6t [pr adv Sc
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17

TIE BLoCKADE.- In the last three months II
vessels have entered he port of Charleston and
thirty-threc the port f Wilmington, \. c. Dur
ing the saline period 5lS0,00O have been paid to
the Collector of the Port of New Orleans in duties
on goods in spite Of the blockade
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17
ICE.

nUR CREDIT CUSTOMERS.
~ BY SAFEGUARDING OUR APPEALS,
hare forced Us to adopt tie CASH SYSTEM
Our hereafter will be strictly Cash delivery
FISHER Il BURROUGHS.
Aug c, 1861 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17
Charlotte Female Institute,
CharI0tte NJ C.

The exercises of this School will be resumed on the
18th of September. full corps of Instructors in all
the branches of liberal education has been employed
for the ensuing session.
The Musical Department will be under the direction
of Prof r. f. Hunt and Miss H. NJ. Hammarskold,
graduate of the Academy of Music, Stockholm. The
department of Drawing Painting and Modern Lam
guages will be under Prof. VIM F. DeEIaas. The Prin-
cpa considers himself fortunate in having secured the
services of able and experienced Teachers in the
ornamental branches.
TERMS:
Board and Tuition including every expense, $85 90
Tuition for day Scholars, SIP, SIG and SIS 90
For catalogue, address
REV. r. BURWELL,
July 8, 1861 2m Charlotte, n. &.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17

A person who is thoroughly acquainted with the
Milling business, and who has had entire charge of a
large establishment in Virginia for Is years, desires
situation in this part of North Carolina He has had
large experience in farming and the management Of
hands. He can bring the best of recommendations.
For further information inquire at this Office, and
state what salary viii be given.
August ID, 1861 st
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ry; if you prize rosy health, marry. A good wife
is Heavens best gift to man-an angel of mercy
minister of graces iunumerable-hs gem of
many yirtues-his casket of jewels-her voice,
his sweetest music-ber smiles his brightest day
her kiss, the guardian of innocence-her arms,
the pale of his safety the balm of his health the
balsam of his life-her industry his surest wealth
her economy his safest steward-her lips his
safest counsellor-her bosom the softest pillow of
his cares-and her prayers the ablest advocate Of
Heavens blessings on his head.
''Now, gentlemen" said Sheridan to his guests,
as the ladies left the room, "let us understand
each other. Are we to drink like men or beasts?''
Somewhat indignant, the guests exclaimed, Like
men of course" "Then," he replied, 1--WE are 60
ing to get jolly drunk, for brutes never drink more
than they want"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17

PREVENTIVE OF TYPHOID FEvER.-The Macon
(Ga.) Telegraph says that the Medical Faculty of
London, several years since, decided that those
who live on noIasses a part Of their diet never
have the typhoid fever The experience Of
Mississippi plantation, referred to i'll the same
journal, confirms the decision.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17
Thomasville, July l6, 1861
State Of North Caro2ina-t Union county,

State Of North Cdro2ina-t Union county.
In EQUITY-To Fall Term, 1861
VIM Cureton and wife Charlotte, Sarah Kimbre
Thos Curcton Senrs, heirs viz: James, Thos X, Jr
and Saml CIretOn. and Virginia, intermarried to
Green Jeremiah CuretOn's heirs, viz: Thos Taylor
and NaEcissa Cureton, and Elizabeth ntermarried
with S 4 DuraHt Ann Potts heirs viz: Margaret Z,
intermarricd with J Morrow John Curetons heirs
viz Ann, in.rrmarried with R Miller Henry Mas
sey's heirs, viz: Reese Massey aud Nary, inter-
married with ) B Massey and Benz II Massey son of
Edward Massey. 4 gainst
The heirs Of Wm Massey, viz: Rebecca, wife of J
BratJOn, James Il, Sarah and VIM Massey the
heirs of Charlotte Massey, viz: Massey, Sr child
of DIR L Massey, dec u; Mary Antionette and jimmy
children Of L Massey; Col Hale; child of Mary
Hale, decd: Mrs Catharinc Matheson, wife of G Ma
thesou the heirs of Elizabeth Knox of Texas names
not known the heirs of Benz Hale. Jr. I'd, names
not known; Susan LanierS heirs, viz: ThOs Lenier
Mary wife OF Vim Brewer, Catharine wife OF Thos II
Lanier, and others whose names unknown to pc
ttioners: the children and heirs Of Evard Cureton
decd, viz: James B, John, and Ererard Cureton, and
Elizabeth. wife of ThOs G Lanier; Mrs Cunnin gham
wife ofJoS Cunningham; Mrs March and Mrs Nurrah
Petition for Sale of Land for Partition.
In this case it appearing to the satisfaction Of the
court that the Defendants in th. reside beyond
the limits of this State, that process cannot be per-
sOnaly served upon them; it is therefore ordered by
the court that publication be made for six weeks
cessively in the Western Democrat, commanding them
and each of them to be and appear at the of
this court to be held for the county of Union, at the
Court House in Monroe, the 10th Monday after the
4th Monday in August then and there to answer plead
or demur, Judgment pro confesso will be entered
against them.
Witness, Thomas Winchester, clerk and master of
sad court at office in Monroe this the 29h day Of July
1861. T. D. WINCHESTER, c N &.
76-6t 1pr adv STAT
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6. e. HAIR DING,
WATCH MAKER Z JGWELMR.
LlncOlntOEH, n. C.,

Begs leave inform the citizens of Lincoln and sur
rounding COMMITTEES that he has permanently located in
the town Of Lincolnton where he will carry the
Watch and Jewelry Business
In all its various branches Strict attention will be
paid to the repairing of Watches and Jewelry. All
fine Watches warranted to give satisfaction, if we'll
used, or charges made.
List Of prices for Work
handspring and cleaning watch, $3.50; jewels, cap
and foot each, 75c cap oot-hold jewel each, 5 SO;
haIr-sprngs Sl25 chains 81 So mending chains soc;
tooth and wheel SOC; pvots ST. cylinders, ST. Slaves
S275 vges. $3.50: screws, Csc; springs 75c.;
clicks and rachets 5c. glasses sec. All other work
will average the prices. Persons leaving work
can know the prices before it is done.
Persons in the country having clocks or other work
for Repair, Will address by letter if they cannot
come themselves l will attend to work promptly
All kinds of Gun-smith work done short notice
and on reasonable terms.
Give ue call, and will guarantee satisfaction.
G.. R. HARDING,
Lineolnton, Feb. %, 1861 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17

SALT.-The Norfolk Day Book says: We are
happy 70 state this article is being manufactured
among us, and large supplies will soon be placed
in the markets.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17
Attachment

It appearing the satisfaction of the that
Stockton the defendant i'll this resides beyond the
limits of this State is therefore ordered by the
that publication be made for six successive weeks in
the Western Democrat newspaper published in the
town of Charlotte. that he be and appear before the
Justices OF the OF Pleas and Quarter Sessions,
be held for the county o: Union at the house in
Monroe the first Monday in October next, then and
there to answer. plead demur, judgment pre-
fesso will be entered up against him and the set
for hearing.
Witness J Irby, clerk of our said court office,
the first Monday in July and in the s5th year Amer
lean independence, 1861. J. E. IRBY, clerk.
1851 pr adv SCI
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17

State IF North Cdr0lina- Union county.
Court Of Pleas and Quarter Scssions-July Term, 1861
Thomas W Dewey, cashier, Stockton.
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y or az F..

S. P. ALEXANDER is my authorized Agent. All
persons having business with will transact it with
him. I. Ii. BREM.
Aug G, 1851 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17

LIB, author OF the N G. Justice etc.
CONTENTS:
OF legislative power in general; Legislative power
North Carolina; Legislative powers of justices Of h
peace; county boundaries-deeds, ETC.: county reeru
and charges court houses, prisons, etc; county trustee
jury trials; fairs and public sales general ASSEMBLE
inspections, public landings, etc.; poor houses q"
hospitals; registers and clerks rivers and creeks g
ferries and bridges weights and measures idiots AM
lunatics retailers; Neuse river; public roads ana carr
ways; public landings and inspections; mills and nil
lers; ordinaries and constabes patrols; wardeBs R
poor; prison bounds; roads ferries and bridges poll
exemptions executive power in general; eIecut"
power in North Caroina executive power of the couh
chief justice and clerk; attorneys at law; attorney g
eral reporter and marshal clerks and SOLICITOR coun"
for paupers; guardians; county attorney; auctione'
county court clerks; coroners; boundary commission
committees of finances county trustee; county treasu"
special court commissioners of fairs; inspectors sU
perintendents of schools; commissioners of naysO-
wardens of the poor registers commissioner Of rive"
and creeks sherfs; constables; rangers; STANDARD "
ers; retailers; administrators; chairman Of spec~
court; commissioners of deeds and conveyance; coz
missioners of low lands; entry takers and srrrey'
superintendent of elections; guardians and rece'@
inspectors commissioners of internal improvemeh.
partECn patrol committees processioners; tax ns'I
and boards of valuations overseers of roads and H's
commissioners of wrecks tobacco piekers and cooper
The APPENDIX contains forms Of Deeds and Iof
Veyances as follows: Agreements, assignments aN@u'
bills of sale, bills of exchange and lading bonds n
ments, mortgages copartnership articles, notes +"
leases, &C., &C.
This book contains $50 pages is gotten up in sup.
rlor style and bound in law calf Price, since e'E'
$500. EDWARD CANTWELL,
RALEIGH, NJ
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It appearing to the satisfaction of the that
Stockton the defendant this resides beyond the
limits of this State is therefore ordered by the
that publication be ma &c for six successive weeks in
the Western Democrat that he be and appear before
the Justices OF the of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
to he held for the county of Union the court house
in Monroe, the first Monday in October next then
and there answer, plead demur, judgment pro
confesso will be entered up against him and the
set for hearing.
Witness, Irby, clerk of our said court. at office
the first Monday in July and in the S5h year of Amer
lean independence, \ 1851. J. E. IRBY, clerk
Test Tpr adv SGT
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Petition for Settlement.

1t appearing to the satisfaction of the court that
Mary Secres John Calhoun Osborne, Edward Ritch
and Nancy his wife, Evan Laney and Leah his wife,
Roht McCUmbS and Margaret his wife, and Franklin S
Rodgers defendants in this case, reside beyond the
limits this State that the ordinary process of law
be served upon hem it is therefore ordered by
the Court that publication be made for six successive
weeks in the Western Democrat, notifying and COM
manding the said nonresident defendants be and APP
pear before the Justices of the of Pleas and Quar-
ter Sessions the thereof be held for the
said county of Union, the house in Monroe,
the first Monday of October then and there
swer, plead demur the plaintiff petition, other
wise Judgment pro conesso will be taken against them
and the same be heard ex parte as to them.
Witness, lrby, clerk of our said court al office,
the first Monday in July and the S5th year OF Amer-
rcau independence, "A 1851. j. E. IRBY, clerk
1856 pr adv S61
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17

AT TAYLOR'S you find the largest assortment
OF Cutlery, Guns and Pistols, of all the celebrated
makes.
GLASS, of all sizes and qualies-both French and
American Also Putty by the key pound.
WOODEN WARE Brooms, &C.. of all kinds
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17

State Of North Carolina Union county.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-July Term 1861
D Covington EXT of Andrew Secrest decd vs. Mary
Secrest and others.
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State Of North Carolina-Lnton county.
Court of Pleas and Quarter SessionsJuly Term 1861.
Thomas Dewey, cashier, VS.. F Stockton.
Attachment
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State Of North Carolina Union county.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-Juy Term 1861
Thomas Dewey, cashier, Stockton
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The Celebrated Female Pills.

These Pills do all Diseases but they rar-
ranted to Lwcoreah, Whttetha dreadful scourge
to female health, happiness and usefulness. They
no "%tented 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's necessary to convince you of their efficacy
fair trial. For particulars, wrappers. Price 81
per box. For sale at the DRUG STORES.
Jan. Is, 1861 yr
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Will, Charlotte & Ruth. Railroad--
WESTERN DIVISION

On and after Monday the 18th instant, the Passenger
and Mail Train will be this Road daily Sunday
excepted) as follows
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A NEW LAW BOOK.
CANTWELL'S PRACTICE At Law

Just published, a treatise upon the PRACTICE Al
LAW in North Carolina, by EDWARD CAETsEl
LIB, author of the n c. Justice, etc.
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situation Wanted.

July %, 1861
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May %, 1861