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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-13

State Of North Caroiina-L Union countv
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-Juy Term 1851
CoVington, Exr of Andrew Secrest, decd vs. Mary
SecrcSt and Others
Petition for Settlement
1t appearing to the satisfaction Of the court that
Mary Secrest, John c Calhoun Osborne Edward Ritcb
and Nancy his wife, Evan Laney and Leah ais wife
ROOT McCombs and Margaret his wife, and Franklin
Rodgers defendants in this case reside beyond the
limits of this State that the ordinary process of
cannot be served upon them it is therefore ordered nv
the Court that publication be made for six successive
weeks IN the Western Democrat notifying and com
handing the said nonresident defendants to be and
pear before the Justices of the Pleas and
at the next term thereof to be held for the
SAID county of Union, the house in Mnnroa nm
the hrst Monday of October next then and there to
sWer plead or demur to the plaintiffs petition other
wise Judgment pro conesso will be taken AGAINST then
and the same be heard parte as to them
Witness } + lrby, clerk of said court eft Office
the hrst Monday in july and the 85th year of Amer
Cd" " e uepehuenee A D-.S6l. J. E. IRBY, clerk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-13

THE STEAM CUNT will be remembered by
our readers that some few months since Winan's
steam gun, while its route south, was captured
near Ellicot's Mills, Maryland, by squad of SOL
ders from the Relay House, and the two gentle
men who accompanied the team arrested,
and with the monster gun, were sent to Fortress
Monroe. The inventor, Dir Dickinson, rode be-
hind in buggy, having in his possession the ma
chinery by which alone the gun could be worked,
and made his escape.
This gentleman has been in Richmond for some
time exhibiting to the officers of the Wax depart
ment his models, machinery, modus operandi,
&c, Of his steam ife-destroyer, and rs soon as
Congress assembled brought the subject before
that body. On Monday, informed by Mr.
Dickinson, the committee Of which Mr. Conrad is
chairman, reported favorably, and Congress order
ed the construction of one gun. The cost will be
about S., 000.-RicAmaond Dispatch.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-13

,Stute Of North Curolina-L Union cou,tv
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-Juv Term 1861
Benjamin Shepherd vs.. r Stockton
Attachment.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the court that
Stockton the defendant in this case, resides beyond
the limits OF this State; 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 court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
TO be held for the county of Union the court house in
Monroe, on the first Monday in October next then and
there to plead. answer demur, judgment pro con-
tesso will be entered up against him and the cause set
for hearing.
Witness, J lrby, clerk of said court at office
the first Monday in July and in the 85th year of Amer
lean independence, A 1861. j. E. IRBY clerk
76-Gt pr adv SCI
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-13

State Of North CarOiina- LniOn county.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-Juy Term 1861
Thomas Dewey, cashier r Stockton.
Attachment
appearing to 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 court
the estern Democrat, that he be and appear before
the justices OF the court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
to be held for the county of Union, the court house
in Monroe on the first Monday in October next then
and there to answer, plead demur, judgment pro
contesso will be entered up against him and the
set for hearing.
Witness, E lrby, clerk of said court at Office
the first Monday IN July and in the 85th year Amer
lean independence, D 1861. j. E. IRBY, clerk.
766t pr adv SCI
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-13

State Of North CGroiind-InioH e0a"y
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-July Term
Thomas w De!rey, cashier, vs. StOcA'0"
Attachment. ri
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the cour u
Stockton, the defendant in this case, resides o
limits of this State; it is therefore ordered Dy ,
that publication be made for six successive b.
the western Democrat, a newspaper PuoilsptE,s ID
town of Charlotte, that he be and appear De'is
justices Of the court of Pleas and Quarter Sou,s
be held for the county of Union, at the cou bsn s
Monroe on the first Monday in October next, ro CO..
there to answer, plead demur, or judgmen' su., 81
1esso will be entered up against him and tn'
for hearing ., oft
Witness, Irby, clerk of our said court a. AR
the first Monday in Jaly, and in the 95th yea rek
lean independence, A 1861. J. E. lKDil
766t [pr adv SGT
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-13
SERIOUS ARRAY.

We panied to learn that a serious affray oc-
Cured on Sunday night, the 18th inst, in the
Southern portion of Raleigh, at the house of Il
Mrs. Crawley. Between and l. O clock at night
soldier named w. p. Baker a private in the
WaxhaW jackson Guards encamped two
miles from the city, went to the house OF Mrs.
Crawley, knocked and demanded admittance. Mrs.
Horton, whose husband is soldier in Virginia,
is living with her mother, Mrs Crawiey. The fe-
males were Immediately aroused, and perempto-
rily refused Baker admittance. He urged his de-
maud and threatened to enter forcibly if the door
was not opened. Becoming much alarmed, Mrs.
Horton quietly slipped out at the back door, and
going to the house of Mr. George Davis, near by,
informed him of the attack made unon them, and
begged his assistance. Mr. Davis married a
daughter of Mrs. Crawley He Immediately arose
and dressed himself, and fearing he might have
some difficulty, took his gun with him. On re-
pairing to the house Of Mrs. CrawIey he found Ba-
Kerr Il stranger to him, evidently intoxicated and
still demanding adnitance and making his threats.
Davis at once demonstrated with Baker and beg
eed him to leave, which Baker refused to
do. Davis continued his circumstances, until
both became excited. Baker drew his bowie knife,
and threatened to stab Davis, and suiting the ac-
ton to the word, he advanced upon Davis, still
threatening, when Davis raised his gun and shot
him, Baker being near enough to be burnt by the
gun. The load entered his breast making ap-
erture large a quarter Of Il dollar He was
alive when last heard but no hopes enter
tanned Of his recovery. Davis went immediately
ly after the doctor.
We state these facts they have come to us.
1t is deeply to be regretted, as we are told that
Baker, when sober, is a quiet unofending man
and good citizen; and Mr Davis is well known to
our citizens, as an Industrious, worthy man, and
most peaceable and well-meanipg uemberPf our
community.
We learn that Mr. Davis was up for trial before
Judge Saunders, on Monday evening, and that
the Judge held him to bail in thousand dol
lars to make his appearance at the next term of
Supreme Court.-Ral Standard, Of 7M.
Since the war commenced over 400 neMsnaners
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-13

SAVAGE BARBARITY.-The Lincolnites took
two prisoners of the South Carolina regiments, at
the battle of Bull Run. When our troops passed
through Centreyille on the grand rout, :hey were
found hung tree! One was from Bacon's
Seventh Regiment, the other from Kershaw's
Second Our Government has demanded the per-
petrators of the horrd act, and notified Lincoln
that if they are not given up four men will be
hung in retaliation Columbia Carolinian
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-13
State Of North CaroHna- Union county

State Of North CdrOHna- Cnton county
In EqUITY-To Fall Term, 1851.
George W Fowler against Israel Helms and viii
Frances, and others.
Petition to make title 10 Land:
1t appearing in this to the satisfaction Of h.
court that Moses Thomas and wife CGharine, Darling
Skies Henry Helms and wife Gatsy, EnoCh Allen aul
wife Jane S, Catharine Brown. Moses Skies ISsbs.
la Skies, Sarah Skies, John W Skies, and Vim ShG.
ley and wife Ellen, defendants, reside beyond the lin
it's of this State that process cannot be perSOBy
served upon them; it is therefore ordered by the
that publication be made for six weeks successfully il
the Western Democrat, commanding them and each d
them, to be and appear at the next term Of this cont
to be held for the county of Union, at the Court Ous
in Monroe, on the 10th Monday after the 4th NOnt
in August, 1861, then and there TO answer, plead
demur, or Judgment pro confesso will be enteredaga
them.
Witness, Thomas d Winchester, clerk and master
said court at office in Monroe, this the 29h day OuI
1861. Il. d. WINCHESTER CINE
76-6t [pr adv SCI
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-13
DURATION OF THE WAR.

The new plan for our subugation, popular in
the North since the revival of its spirit, has been
duly explained by the New York Herald in
ticle to be found in late number of that paper.
Six hundred thousand men and six hundred
millions of Dollars are to be found-where unluck-
", is not stated-for this purpose. Two hun
dred thousand of these are to descend the Missis
sippi to New Orleans, couquering all on the way
Two hundred thousand more will remain the
Potomac to keep Virginia in check. Two hun
dred thousand more will be transported by sea TO
the Cotton States, which may be easily conquered
And when the work is done, all slaves are to be
eonfscated and sold at so per head to pay the
expenses of the work and save the north from any
further taxes for years to
Such is the pleasant path before the Yankee
eye at this hour. 1t reads like bill Of fare from
one Of our Richmond hotels, making the hungry
mouth to water but with few dishes corresponding
TO their tempting titles-a feast of the Barmecide
There is, however, one true idea in the project
This vast army is demanded both by the Federal
Government and the Northern people, because
they know with absolute certainty that if they
cannot subjugate the Southern country within
the next eight months they must give over all
hope Of restoring the Union.
lertan exigencies will inevitably and ncccs-
sarily end this war by the 1st of May, 1862. 1t
cannot 20 on further than that Military opera
tions, if marked by signal success on either side,
sill end it sooner. But if the Southern country
IS not subjugated, and if the Southern Government
IS not broken by a catastrophe Of battles before
the Spring, two causes will compel the recognition
of tho Conlederacy and the cessation of hostlites
They arc 1st The interference of foreign
nations whose stock Of cotton and tobacco will
then be entirely exhausted; I'd, The votes of the
Northern people themselves, cast against de war
at the spring elections, and dictated by the terrible
suffering and ruin which the hostities will have
then produced among them.
There are those in the South so little alive to
the times as to suppose that this last
seven years, because the first revelation did so
No such ha!lucination exists in the minds Of the
Northern leaders. They know their time to be
short; they will put out all their strength in that
limited period; and if we will not do the same, we
must succumb. Never did Government make Il
wiser demand of Congress than that of the Secre-
tary of War for ten per cent levy Of the whole
Southern white population---an army Of 100000
men-to meet the necessities Of this crisis
Richn0nd Examiner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-13
State Of North Caroltna-Unionc county

In EQUITY-To Fall Term, 1861.
VIM Cureton and wife Charlotte, Sarah KmbtR
Thos Cureton, Senrs, heirs, viz: James, ThOs kd
and Saml Cureton, and Virginia, intermarried to ~
Green; jeremiah Cureton's heirs, viz: Thos Tsyh
and J NarciSsa Cureton, and Elizabeth, ntermarrt
with S \ Ourant Ann Potts heirs, viz: Margaret
intermarried with N Morrow: ohm Cureton's hch
viz: Ann, intermarred with r Miller Henry Aa
sey's heirs, viz Reese Massey, and Mary, ind.
married with Massey, and Benz Massey, son d
/ Edward Massey, against
The heirs of VIM Massey viz Rebpcca, wife Of u
Bratton, James E. Sarah A and VIM II Massey "
heirs of Charlotte Massey, viz: L II Massey, Si chN
of DIR G Massey, decd; Mary Antionette and Jnn!
children of Ii Massey; Col G. Hale; child OF nay
Hale, decd Mrs Catharnc Matheson, wife of CS
theson the heirs of Elizabeth Knox of Texas, mans
not known; the heirs of BENZ Hale, Jr, decd mans
not known; Susan Lanier's heirs, viz Thos LSns
Mary wife of VIM Brewer, Catharine wife OF Ihab
Lanier, and others whose names unknown 10 r
titioners the children and heirs of Evard Curnl
decd, viz James B, John, and Everard CureOn 1"
Elizabeth, wife of Thos Laner; Mrs CunnngbM
wife ofJos Cunningham; Mrs March and Mrs Murll
Petition for Sale of Land for Partition.
In this case it appearing to the satisfaction Of u
court that the Defendants in this cause reside be"
the limits of this State, that process cannot be pr
sonally served upon them; it is therefore ORDERED
the court that publication be made for six weeks iN
cessivey in the Western Democrat commanding tt1
and each of them to be and appear the next tern
this court to be held for the county of Union, al
Court House in Monroe, on the 10th Monday amer "
4th Monday in August, then and there to answer pro-
or demur, or Judgment pro confesso will be eH'a"
against them. ,
Witness, Thomas D Winchester clerk and mafq "
said court at Office in Monroe this the 29th dg ola"
1861. T. D. WINCHESTER, CTL
76-6t [pr adv SAL
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-13
NOTICE.

nUR CREDIT CUSTOMERS
" BY DISREGARDING OUR APPEALS
hare forced as to ADAPT tie CASH SYSTEM
Our terms hereafter will be strictly Cash on delivery
FISHER & BURROUGHS.
Aug 6. 1861 IF
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-13
TRA,roRoUs MOVEMENTS IN EAST IT,,

TRAlToRoUs MOVEMENTS IN EAST TENyr.~~:
A letter from Lenoir County, n. G stSsIl
in East Tennessee 5000 Union men 80! 81" Sa
armed to fight in behalf of the Lincoln Cow, Oens
against the patrots.-The writer saws tba.
should not wonder if there should be hat hat be
the border between North Carolina and U@ SN
Tennessee. Dr. Locke, who last year was , =! LAT
of Lenoir, is now Captain of an Fast Tsn u'Vlea
Submission Company; and Mr.. Haney, w%a q
now citizen of Lenoir, is st Lieutenant y, b
people of Lenoir are much exasperated q, Ia'
Enthusiastically Eagle. "'
We think there must be some mistake aho.,
number of Union men arming in East Tennes,.. we
is stated by NEWSPAPERS in tina: section that bs,,
been great change recently in favor of the ,o,n
rights cause In two counties the gain ono,-,
seven or eight hundred.
THE Polish ScYTHE.-We learn from th.r
Orleans Picayune that the first Regiment If y
Polish Brigade, Gen. Tochman, is now ready S'
the field. The second regiment is also 3o, W
ready, and is to be armed with Polish scytbca ny
Picayune says:
"This is a most fearful weapon, being IN q
shape of broad sabre, affixed to long staff v%
a large hook at the socket of the staff. It vI lug
far more effective than the bayonet, and will =
terrible execution in a charge. This cOmn,Dr:
also to be armed with Colts revolvers." '''
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-13

New Texas CoTToN.-The Lavaca Gulf Key
mentions the receipt of the first bale of cotton in
that city, on the 10th ultimo, by Messrs. Baughn
L. Walker, from the plantation of Judge R. B.
,Woford, of Dewitt County.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-13

Rs Mrs. Henningsen, the wife of Gen Hen
ningscn, now in Gen. Wses staff, has arrived in
Richmond. She came from New York, via Louis
vile and Nashville. She pretty closely
searched, but succeeded in getting through with
five reyolvers, five hundred ounces of qainne and
galvanic battery.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-13

State Of North Cdrolina- Union COMFY
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-July Term I'
Thomas W Dewey, cashier, R Stockton
Attachment. :,
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the court nA'
stockton, the defendant in this case resides
limits of this State; it is therefore ordered by INC
that publication be made for six successive "et a
the Western Democrat, that he be and appear va t1
the Justices of the court of Pleas and Quarter s
to be held for the county of Union at the cour M
in Monroe, on the first Monday in October nslr NJ
and there to answer plead demur, or judgm"sa% ,a
contesso viii be entered up against him and 'D'
set for hearing fit
Witness, Irby, clerk of our said court o. mt.
the hrst Monday in July, and in the s5th year LIED,
lean independence, A 1861. j. L. lRBl, ""
76-6t pr adv SGT
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-13

Since the war commenced over 400 newspapers
have been discontinued and 500 reduced in size.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-13

RICHMOND, August 7.-Resolutons of thanks
to Generals Jos. 4. Johnston, Gustave L. Beau
regard and the officers and troops under their
command at the battle Of Manassas, have been ap-
proved by the President.
Lieut.. Earle, of the South Carolina troops,
threw himself head foremost from the fifth story
of the Ballard House this afternoon and was killed
instantly.
Professor DeBow has been appointed Superin-
tendent-in- Chief Of the Cotton and Provision Gen
eral Supply Loan. Mr. DeBow is a hard working
man and will faithfully discharge his duty
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-08

The following is a copy of the dispatch sent by
the Secretary of the Treasury at Washington to the
Surveyor of Customs at New Albany:
WASHINGTON, May ARREST all shipments to
States controlled by insurreetonists. Special In
structions by mail. 81. CHASE.
YaGue enough in some respects But far as
townsville is concerned, it is very distinct.
The business of this city is altogether with States
controlled by insurrectionist with Tennessee,
Arkansas. and the States South of these. And
therefore though the Ohio River runs on our own
soil. the Instructions at New Albany are that moth
ing from here not pound Of meat from our pork
houses not barrel of -four from our mills, not
though from our manufactures not reaper from
our makers not piece of casting from our found
rvs. not yard of jeans from our factories, not
one thing made or sold here is to be permitted
to pass over its bosom own steamboats, to the
only customers we have!
The Ohio river is closed to our business men and
to our manufactures by the proclamation of Salmon
p. Chase!
Where are orr laborers to find employment when
the Administration may stop shipments of the pro-
duct of their labor by a word2
From whence are our business men to draw their
millions of dollars to be paid out again to draymen
labOrers, marketmen and retail merchants when our
own great highways are closed to them by the ADJ
ministraton?
What is 10 become of the forty millions OF trade
a year on which the city has grown anG prosPereo'
if this thing is 10 be continued?
Fellow-ciiizens of Louisville, those VINO savlse
You to submit TO this for the sake OF InS OnlOll
which has ceased to be, ask you TO KISS tne han1
that smtes you to bless those that rob you OF bread
to fight for those who dispitefuly use you !-Loss-
vius Courier, Nay Z.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-08
FROM CAIRO
LincOIn's Force Increased 10 1000
FIRING UPON STEAMER
THE CHICAGO ARTILLERY REFUSE TO
TAKE THE OATH.
Correspondence Of the Cincinnati Gazette.

Correspondence
CAIRO May 3, p. M-Everything goes on in quiet
and orderly manner at Camp Defiance" as the en-
campment here is nav called One of the troops
was shot Wednesday night, IN an alteration with
citizen, whose wife he attempting to abuse.
Verdict of everybOdy-served him right
Colonel Palne's full regiment arrived from
Springfield yesterday, increasing the force 10 over
1000 men. There are few sick, comparatively
Two Chicago companies left for Springfield. TO be
mustered into other regiments. 1t Is possible that
a regiment may be encsmped at Mound City, a very
quiet and pleasant place for an eneampment
There are no Southern troops worthy OF mention
nearer to Cairo than Corinth Miss, where there is
a large body. The people Of Kentucky and Missouri
are quiet and do not contemplate any mischief.
Business at the river is as dull as can be. A few
small shipments are made TO the south, but nothing
worthy of note st. Louis and Louisville boats pass
down occasionally, all fully loaded. A Nashville
boat the E Howard, went down this morning full
of freight without landing. The river is falling
fast and the weather is clear and pleasant. Large
numbers of passengers arrive from the South by
every boat The Sir VIM. Wallace, from st. Louis
for Pittsburg had cannen fired across her bow at
81 2. n. to-day, as she was coming down the Miss
issippi on the Missouri side, and has Just landed
There has probably been some strange mistake
about it. as she has freight for Cairo,
CAIRO May As the firing across the bows OF
the Sir Vim. Wallace yesterday might possibly be
msconstrued, it may be well to state that it the
result of mistake ard was satisfactorily explained
to the officers of the boat. She was running very
close to the Missouri shore to make landing at
Birds Point, and her course seemed suspicious 70
those on this side. The gun was fired far ahead OF
her.
A prominent gentleman of an adjoining county OF
Kentucky, in an interview with Col. Prentiss, yes
terday said that the people of Kentucky were peaca-
bly, inclined towards Illinois and the Union, and that
no warlike preparations were making at any point
looking to any hostile measures; that tho arms col
lected at Paducah and other places were only state
arms. placed there to be distributed according 10
the militia laws Of the State.
There are now five batteries at different points on
the Ohio and Mississippi, fully commanding Gosn
rivers, well manned. and capable of being speedily
concentrated at any point where their services may
be required
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-08

SPECIAL NoTICE.-The USIOH AMERICAN q conduct
ed strictly upon Tire CASH system. Al pdpers are dtSconS
ned at the expiration Of the time for oAtcA tev h1oe oeN
paid Subscribers so be notified GoAsn their soscrptton
e about to esps By CROSS MARK on eir papers ana IN
less the sH6scrpti0E TessoS the tc be dtsc0
Sed This is rule from ohicb tk6re lcI Be departure
RtcA for mark, and Voar sEbscFtpsio
Weekly UNION AMERICAN - per oman "a GdvdHce
Tri- Weekly UEIox AMERIcAS SS per GnHuHD in adj
0dnce.
Subscribers desiring their papers changed must mention
the Post Once FROM asthe TO, which they desire the
change TO be made.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-05-08
From New York.

New YORK May "a dispatch to the Times from
Baltimore says the Legislature re-sssembed to day
The SeCessionists it is said will attempt to call
convention If they do, the Union men will insist
that the question of Convention" or mo COnven-
tom shall be referred TO the people at the election
for delegates.
A Baltimorean had an interview with Gen. Butler
last night, who said that Northern troops must
march in safety over the ground where Massachu-
sets blood was spilled and if they were attacked
from the houses e houses would be blown up.
A Herald dispatch says it is currently believed
that the President will issue another proclamation
to-day announcing the intention of the Government
to repossess the Federal property taken by the reb
els, and deal summari!y with all hereafter found
resisting ts authority
Advanced posts are to be established within
circuit of 20 miles of Washington, extending into
Virginia in order to protect the agricultural dis
tricts which supply the Capital. The city of Wash
ington is placed under semi-martal law, and Lieut.
Ewood is appC inted Provost. Martial law does not
extend to civilians, though close supervision win
be made over their movements.