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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05
SOUTHERN CONGRESS.

MONTGOMERY, Feb. IA resolution instruct
ing the Naval Committee to inquire into the pro-
priety of constructing several iron plated frgates
adopted.
An act was passed to raise provisional forces for
the Confederate States, and for other purposes 1t
directs, along with other provisions, the President
to take charge of all military operations between
the Southern Confederacy and all other powers.
An Act was passed to raise money to support
the Government, authorizing the President to
borrow SIS 100000, payable in ten years, at eight
per cent. interest The last section directs ex-
port duty of one-eighth per cent. per pound on
cotton exported after the first day of August, to
create fund to liquidate the principal and in
terest of the loan.
Feb. 28.-An Act was passed providing that
until stamps are obtained, the Postmaster General
may order prepayment in money. Also, author
izing contracts to be made with steamers to convey
the mails A bill was introduced providing that,
in case of conflict of arms between the Northern
United States Government and the Southern Con-
federate Government, or refusal of the former to
recognize the independence of the latter, the
Confederate Courts shall not take cognzance of
civil suits by the States or the citizens of the
United States.
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MARRIED.:

In this county, on the 2ath ut by the Rev. R. H.
Lafferty, Mr. Daniel G. Caldwell Miss Harriet G..
Alexander, daughter of Mr. Nat. Alexander.
In this county on the 2sth ult at the residence of
VIM. Marshall, by j. P Ross, Esq, Mr. David F. Mccoy
to Miss Mary H. Reid.
At Cottage Home, Lincoln county, the 9th ult.,
by the Rev. Dr. kirkpatrick, A. Avery Esq. of Burke
county, 70 Miss Susan M., daughter of Rev Dr. R. H.
Morrison.
In Cleaveland county, on the goth ult Mr. J. Run
Mons to Miss E. r. Quinn. Also Mr. Joseph Falls to
Miss Louisa Goforth.
Near Monroe the 9th uit, Mr. James King to Miss
Elizabeth Skies.
On the 2lst ult Mr. D. T Redfearn of Whites Store,
G, to Miss Mary May of Maysvile, S. G.
In Cabarrus county, the goth ult, Mr. Philip L
Brown to Miss Elizabeth A. Harris.
In York district, the 9th ult, Mr. j. A. Cathey
and Mrs Isabella Underwood, both of Mecklenburg N c.
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CONGRESSIONAL.

Tn the Senate, on the 18th, Mr. Crittenden from
the Select Committee, reported back the Peace
Congress propositions, with recommendation that
they be submitted to State Legislatures Seward,
from the same Committee, dissented, and intro
duced a resolution to prohibit National Conven-
ton.
In the House the vote reconsidered on Cor
wins proposition for a resolution that the State
Legislatures amend the Constitution to the effect
that Congress shall have power to interfere
with slavery in the States. Stanton, author of the
Force Bill, moved a reconsideration. He said he
would recognize the independence of the Confed-
crate States sooner than go to with them His
object to keep the border States in the Union.
The Republican party ought to make sacrifices for
them. Corwin's resolution was then voted for and
carried by over two-thirds, amid prolonged and
rapturous applause from floor and galleries.
WASHINGTON, March lin the Senate, the Peace
Congress proposition was called up. Mr. Hunter NOV
ed amendment, striking out the first section and
inserting the first article of Crttendens propositions
The subject discussed by Messrs. Coamer Bgler
Seward, Trumbull, Mason and others until adjourn
ment.
In the House, the Army Bill debated. The re-
port of the Committee Of Thirtythree up for dis
cussion. resolution admitting New Mexico ia
bled. A resolution amending the fugitive slave law
passed resolution relative to the rendition of
ugitives from justice debated and rejected These
the last of the series The Speaker asked leave
lay before the House the Peace Congress PROPOSE
tons, but it objected to.
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POSTAGE LAw.-The Southern Congress has
passed new postage law. No time is specified for
it to go into operation. That part relating to let
ter postage is as follows:
For every single letter sealed, and for every let
ter in manuscript paper of any kind, upon which
information shall be asked for or communicated in
writing, or by marks signs, conveyed in the mail
for any distance between places within the Con-
federate States of America, not exceeding 500
miles, 5 cents; and for any distance exceeding
500 miles, double that rate ; and every letter or
parcel not exceeding half an ouace in weight,
shall be deemed single letter, and every addi-
tional weight of less than half an ounce shall be
charged with additional single postage; and all
packages containing other than printed or written
matter-and money packages in this class
shall be charged double the rates of postage
letters: and all dropletters letters placed in
any post Office not for transmission but for delivery
only shall be charged with postage at the rate of
cents each; and in all the foregoing cases the
postage must be prepaid by stamps; and all letters
which shall hereafter be advertised as remaining
over or uncaled for in any post Office, shall be
charged with cents each, in addition to the regu-
lar postage; both to be accounted for as other
hostages Of this Confedcracy
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For the Western Democrat.

Mr. EDITOR A writer in the Standard, of the
18th ut., suggests the wish that His Honor, Judge
Battle, would prepare for the press a complete
digest of the North Carolina Supreme Court cases,
and this suggestion is commended by cores
pondent of the Register.
Any member of the profession, whose pleasure
it may have been to have practiced under the
ruling of Judge Battle. while upon the Bench Of
our Superior Court could not fail to notice his
markable familiarity with the decisions Of the
Supreme Court, and the force and clearness with
which he enuncated their principles. So also
one who reads the present decisions of that tribu-
nal readily perceives from his opinions abundant
evidence Of his aptitude in referring to adudicated
cases.
His lst Dew. and Bat with " Notes, references
and corrections" has been repeatedly commended
by the press and the profession and is but another
evidence of his peculiar fitness for the position he
has so long, honorably and ably held
While admit, therefore, the propriety of the
suggestion made by the correspondent of the
Standard and feel that the digest prepared would
be of great service to the profession-yet as we
already have good digests by Iredell and Jones,
sufficient to answer the purpose for which they
were designed, another work has suggested itself
to my mind for the execution of which l regard
Judge Battle -emnently fitted. I mean The
North Carolina leading cases." somewhat after the
plan of the we'll known Smiths leading cases"
work of this character could not fail, coming
from the hands of so excellent a compiler and
annoater as Judge Battle, to be of great service to
the profession at large, and would undoubtedly
become with the circuit lawyer, an indispensable
vade mecum Or a work on actions at law (after
the style of Brown on actions at Law with
special reference to North Carolina law decisions
and legal practice, would accomplish much for the
profession and would prove to be to them most
acceptable Offering from his talented pen.
May not hope that one of these suggestions
will be adopted, and that His Honor may find it a
labor of love" to give to the members of the pro-
fess;on (ali of whom hold him in high esteem and
would regard it as favor) the benefit of his legal
knowledge and experience. I'll.
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The above column. foot up 1929 for Convention,
aud 81 Ola against Convention. Majority for conven
ton 4268.
The above 50 counties, and others reported, elect
delegates follows:
SOUTHERN Observation-Disclosures 2, CASTOR l, Cataw-
ba / CIeaveland 2. Lincoln /. Cabarrus /, Burke l.
(raven . Polk and Rutherford 3 Union l, Brunswick
D. New Hanover 2, Wayne 2, Duplin 2, Lenoir l.,
HGreene l. Warren 2 Franklin l, Rockingham 9 Jones
!, Nash /, Edgecombe ., Columbus l, Sampson 2,
Martin Total Sc.
Ux1oy-Guilford g. Iredell q Orange 2, Rowan 2,
Caldwell l. Davie l, 'Yadkin l, Wake 8, Davidson 2,
Johnston Q Montgomery /, Halifax 2, Northampton 2,
Forsythe . Robson O. Person 2. Caswell g. Alamance
O. Pasquotank /, Camden l. Hartford /, Washington
Chowan /, Chatham g. Granville 3, Carteret l, Ran
doph 2, BuncOmbe /, Henderson /, Cumberland and
Earnett g. Stanly |, Richmond Total 81.
The above classification may not be strictly correct
but think it is nearly so. Two of the Cumberland
and Harnett delegates nominated by both parties
During the canvass of those elected sgned their
Willingness take honorable compromise"
settlement of difficulties but how they will view the
compromise adopted by the Peace Conference is very
uncertain.
is reported that Moore county gives 600 and Mont
gOmery 1900 maj. against Convention.
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DELEGATES.

Gaston-Dr X Johnston, S. T., sci; Maxwell u,
III. Maxwell a candidate.
CIeaveland-Dr W Miller and DR. W Tracy, $. r.,
elected. Poll: Miller !Ol6 Tracy $685. Cabiniss 425,
Holafeld 1872
Lincon-Wm Lander s. r., elected by go majority.
Polk aud Rutherford-Carson and Durham, s. r.,
elected.
Cabarrus-Barringer s.. T., elected.
Union-H Houston, S T., elected.
Rowan-Shober and Houck, u, elected.
Rockingham, Reid and Scales, s. r.-Wake, Badger,
Holden and Busbee, u.-Casweil, Brown and Long, u.
craven, Whitford ard Green, s. r-Forsythe, Pat
aud Wilson. .a.-Cumberland and Harnett Shop
herd, Bethune and McNe u.-Burke, Avery, s. r.
New Hanover Ashe and Cowan, s. r.-Orange, Berry
and Graham, u-Brunswck, Meares, s.
Buncombe, Henderson, Mcdowell and Madison elect
Union candidates.
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No CoERcIoN--We learn from gentleman
who had conversation with Judge Ruf6n and
Gov. Morehead on Saturday last, that they both
asserted there would be attempt at coercion on
the part of Lincoln's admins tration. Judge Ruff
fin and Gov Morehead were on their way home
from Washington. Both are in favor of the COM
promise adopted.
We find the following dispatch in the Greens
boro Times from Gov. Morehead
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27-5 p. m.
The Peace Congress has adjourned. All is right.
The Compromise adopted will be adopted by the
National Congress. j. NJ MoREHEAD.
We fear that Gov. Morehead is too easily salts
fed. He will find that all is not right
Hon. John A. Gilmer has also teegraphed
to Raleigh expressing satisfaction with the COM
promise. Gov. Reid and Hon. D. NJ Barringer
are not satisfied with it,
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NOTICE.

All persons subject to pay Poll tax to the State Of
North Carolina, who resided within the limits of the
Of Charlotte the first day of February, 1851
who had been principally employed in any profession
or vocation in said town for three months or more
Immediately preceding the said first day of February
and all persons who owned were possessed OF Taxa
bic Property within said town the first day OF Feb
ruary hereby notified 10 give in to the Town Clerk
before the LAST DAY OF MARCH, 1851, List of
their said polls and Taxable Property. The said list
the number and local situation of the Lots
or parts of Lots given in the number of white taxa
BILE polls of taxable slaves and of free negroes residing
on the LIST of Feby the lands of persons giving 10
said lists &c. Call at the Branch Bank of North Caro-
lima from 10 q. M till p. m.
T. W. DEWEY, Town Clerk.
March S, 1861. It
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05
NOTICE.

TREAsURER's OFFICE A, T. o. R. R. Co.,
Charlotte, N c. March 5, 1861. I
The third insallment of the capital stock in the A.
T. O. R. Co. subscribed in the town of Statesville,
is due and payable the 5th April next. Mr. G. A
CARLTON my authorized agent to collect and receipt
for the
The fifth installment of the capital stock subscribed
Mount Mourne, Irede county, and the szth INSTALL
of all stock subscribed in Mecklenburg county, is
due and payable on the 2lst April.
Stockholders will please take notice, and be prompt
in their payments MONEY must be had prosecute the
work. NJ. l.. WRISTON, Treas.
March 5, 1861 7w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05

ARKANsAs-Returns from ten counties in
Southern Askansas show they have gone for a
Convention and for secession candidates. 1t is
conceded that the majority for Convention will
De from four to FIVE thousand in the State.
IExAs.-Partial returns from the Texas cleo
ton upon the secession ordinance have been receiv-
co. As far as heard from, the secession majority
Is overwhelming.
Private dispatches of later date from Texas
state that the arsenal at San Antonio and some
Iorts In Northern Texas have been seized by the
State troops also some cannon, &C., at Brazos and
brownsville D They make no mention of General
iHiggs surrender. The rumor that he had been
'not BY soldier is evidently unfounded
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05

SOMETHING WRoNG.-The Postmaster at Dali
las informs US that our packet of papers for that
othce did not reach there last week Why they
did not go We unable even to imagine, for We
saw the packet put into the mail bag (the horse
mal) at this Office. We neuer failed to mail our
papers in time for each mail, and if they do not
reach subscribers it is not our fault. We have a
large list at Dallas and we regret that so many of
our friends have been disappointed
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05
SAR DIS ACADE M Y,


By virtue of deed of trust to me executed by W @
Philips, will expose to public sale on the 26th of
March next at the residence Of said Philips the follow
ing property $50 of the best land in Mecklen
burg county. The place is situated miles south OF
Charlotte, IL miles of the G. s. G. R. R., mile from
Morrows Turnout and joining the lands Of G. y. Bell
and others. On it is good dwelling with all the
necessary out-buildings.
Persons wishing to purchase desirable place, viii
do we'll to forthwith and examine it, as II may be
sold before the above mentioned time.
ALSO, Ia Likely Negroes, consisting
of male and female, principally young; head of good
mules IA head of CATTLE bead Of stock hogs 1900
bushels Of Corn; large lot of good Bacon; Fodder,
Farming Implements; household kitchen Furniture,
and other articles too tedious to mention.
reasonable credit will be given.
j. w. MORROW, Trustee
Feb. rs, 1851 At
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WHAr DOES IT MEAs7-There are several copies OF
Johnsons coercion speech, and Etherdges Black Re
publican euson lying in the Post Office al this
place directed to negroes and franked by John A.
Glmer of this STATED We repeat what is the meaning
of this? Are have abolition documents circula-
ted among under the frank Of North Carolina mem
bcrs of Copgress?-AsheUiHs Netos.
No doubt Mr. Gilmers frank has been forged, as wSs
Mr. Clemens in Virginia. However much we disap-
prove of Mr. Gilmer's course, we do not believe he
would send such documents TO free negroes. We hope
the person guilty of these forgeries will be detected
and severely punished.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05

RUMoas FROM MoNTGoMERY.-We clip the
following from the Augusta Chronicle Sentinel
of Wednesday:
man. just from Montgomery who is now i in the
service of South Carolina, that President Davis
declares that is neOituJe, and that othin ten
days. On the other hand, Vice President
Stephens, MIR Secretary Of War Walker and the
Hon. Howell Cobb, concur in the opinion that
there will not be war. We learn also that the
Military Bill will pass this week, and that Presi-
dent Davis will entirely ignore the two regiments
now recruiting in Georgia by order Of the Govern
or, and all the Governors appointments, and that
he will not allow civilians or West Point juniors to
rank above West Point seniors, citizens of the
Confederate States, who have heretofore SER
vice and who have resigned their commissions in
the United States Army.
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On Tuesday, the 18th day of March, at the Public
Square in Charlotte, will sell that valuable Panta-
ton on which the late Andrew Springs, Esq lived II
is situated the line Of the h Tenn. Ohio Railroad,
one hours ride from Charlotte and 81 miles from
Davidson College, and contains about 500 The
land is in high state of cultivation. On the premi-
ses is a handsome and convenient Dwelling and all ne
cessary out houses The location Is healthy and the
neighborhood agreeable
Terms twelve months credit with interest from date.
Feb 49, 1861 At T. H. BREM. Ex'r
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RICHMOND, Feb 2S.-Messrs. Tyler and Seldom
Peace Commissioners arrived here this evening from
Washington. We learn from Mr. Tyler that Virginia
and North Carolina were divided on Franklins proPo-
stion both States voting three against and two for It,
All the New England States voted in the negative ex-
cept Rhode Island Mr. Tyler thinks that the PROPOSE
ton will be adopted by Congress, but of the opinion
that it is not worth the paper that it is written on as
far the South is be benefited thereby The Re
pubcans do expect that it will bring back the Sc
coded States.
Mr. Tyler believes that Lincoln is in the hands OF
Seward and that there will be split in the ranks of
the Black Republicans between the radicals and con-
servatiyes.
The President elect paid visit to Mr. Tyler. The
latter thinks the former ugly as he is
He is six feet four inches TALL has strongly marked
features and is not such mbece as he said to be-
He is lean and lanky, possesses more neect than ne
has credit for and looks like anything but rail-
splitter.
Mr. Tyler engaged great part OF the time ne
in Washington in keeping the federal government
and the seeded States from getting into hgh and
Buchanan frequently called on him for advice: he
thinks that it will rest with the incoming adminstra-
tion whether there will be war or not
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05

Ex-PREsIDENT TYLERs COMPROMISE.
The Richmond Dispatch contains the following ac-
count osspeeches made by Hon. John Tyler and Mr..
Seldom, in response to complimentary serenade.
Mr. Tyler, responding to the call of the multitude,
came forward and made speech, in which he said
their mission had resulted in nothing which could give
any hope to the South. The report adopted by the
Conference miserable, rckety affair. which af
orded guarantees of safety security and was not
worthy of acceptance.
Mr. Seldom next addressed the throng. He gave the
report of the Peace Conference most thorough sitting
and denounced it delusiOn and sham-an insult
and an offence to the South Yet he thought if the
Commissioners had been more strongly backed up By
public sentiment at home-had there been exhibited
positive determination have ample security for the
future secede at once-Virginia could have got all
she wanted.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05

LINCOLN GOT ScARED-While on his way to
Washington, Mr. Lincoln told at Harrisburg
Pa, by some lying rascal, that there plot to
murder him as he passed through Maryland; con-
sequently he left secretly and privately and went
on to Washington day sooner than he at first
intended to the great disappointment of the citi-
zens of Baltimore who had prepared to give him
handsome reception A Washington correspond
ent thus speaks of the matter:
There has been great deal of talk and gossip
arising from the numerous reports, rumors and
statements-some of them of the most wild and
improbable character-that have been set ahoat In
regard to the fight of Mr. Lincoln from Harrisburg
to Washington and, of course, all sorts of
opinions are expressed in relation to the startling
event Some persons express their decided belief
that the story of conspiracy to assassnate the
President elect is all CANNON and moonshine and
they say that, whether such conspiracy existed
or not Mr. Lincoln ought to have proceeded to
Baltimore in accordance with his published pro-
gramme, even though forty internal machines
were placed along the route for his destruction.
This is the talk now for what l am informed are
the facts in the case:
Those who are in the secret positively state that
for some time past real Titus Oates plot has been
in existence against the life of the President elect
The discovery was made by detective officer,
who carefully watched the movements of the con-
spirators, and communicated the facts to Mr. Lin
coin and his party on their way to Philadelphia.
1t was in consequence of this disclosure that, In
his speech at Independence Hall, on the following
day, Mr. Lincoln made use of the remarkable
words that rather than surrender the principles
contained in the Declaration of Independence, he
would prefer to be assassinated on that spot; and
he was so satisfied that the plot was real, and that
not Only his own life. but the lives of all who would
be with him, would be destroyed had he gone to
Baltimore, that he determined the course he
afterwards pursued
A committee of one hundred men from Bati-
more are expected on tomorrow, to demand an ex-
PLANTATION of his conduct. He has but few defend
ers here, and some of the most ultra Republicans
are loudest in denunciations of those who advised
him to take this step.
The Baltimoreans say that Lincoln could have
passed through Baltimore in perfect safety and
even without insult, ard that moi only police, but
body of thirty-two hundred men had pledged
themselves to protect him.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05

WASHINGTON, FEB. 27-The City Council to.
day took farewell of MIR Buchanan. They visited
Mr. Lincoln, who made speech to them, saying
that he had no disposition intention to infringe
the rights of any section, that much of the pre-.
sent trouble originated in misunderstanding OF
one another by the two sections, but he trusted
that when better acquainted they would become
better friends.
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Later From Europe.

PORTLAND, Feb 2S.-The Steamship Canadi-
an, which sailed from Liverpool on the 14th ult-
arrived at this port to-day.
The sales of cotton for the three days, amount
ed to 1000 bales, the market closing quiet. Mid
dlihgs declined i'd, lower qualities to i-the
market closing very dull
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The Ylrqinia Conrention.
HUMBUGGERY.-A telegram from Washington
to the New York Times saws.

HUMBUGGERY.-A telegram from Washington
to the New York Times, says:
Information is before the proper authorities
tending to prove that an organized band of FIVE
hundred men have sworn that Mr. Lincoln shall
never sleep in the White House. A detective,
who joined them, says the plan is as follows The
entire band are to occupy position as near to the
President on Inauguration day as they obtain.
One of their number, standing in the centre of
them, is to shoot Mr. Lincoln with an air gun.
when the crowd of men around the assassin will
so hide him to render detection impossible.
Further details may be obtained tonight, though
for many reasons it is deemed advisable to with
hold definite information
To guard against the possibility of the intrusion
of improper persons at the inauguration the Capt.
tol police will admit strangers except ladies to
the building on Monday, and no gentleman except
those having cards of admission from Senator
Foot chairman of the committee preparations.