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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-16

AID OFFERED-It was stated last week that
nine Black Republican Governors were on visit
to old Abe at Washington, and it is said they
offered the President army of 100000 men
from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin
and Iowa, to proceed together down the Missis-
sippi and subdue the entire Cotton States. They
propose to break up the dykes on the Mississippi
River and overflow as much of the country pos
sible and then proceed into the interior and put
arms into the bands Of the negroes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-16
THE.coNFEDERATE COMMISSIONERS

WASHINGTON, April l2.-The Southern Commission
left for home yesterday, Seward having refused to
receive them in their diplomatic character. The Com
missioners letter Seward saying that if hos
tilities occur, the head of the Administration will
rest responsibility They repeat that they had al
daily indirect that Fort Sumter would
be positively abandoned, and the efforts the Govern
would he directed towards peace bat under this
nretext and assurance immense armament had been
despatched provision and reinforce forts in the Con-
federate States. They accuse the Administration Of
gross perdy and will to their outraged people
to express their firm conviction that is evtabie
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-16
New Family Grocery Store 1!

Wholesale and Retail dealers in Family Groceries,
choice old Wines, (highly improved by sge.)
Also, Havana Segars, Tobacco, Wooden and Viii
low Ware &c. .3@A3
Having established ourselves in Charlotte, and Ia
consideration Of the hardness Of the times desire
and intend TO sell to the entire satisfaction Of purcha-
sers All orders accompanied with the cash will be
promptly attended to.
Store on Tryou Street. one door above Planners VI.
riety Store. - 49, +
March g. iscl.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-16

THE SOUTH ON THE DEFENsIvE.-Has the
South casks the Richmon Dispatch) ever robbed
the North of one dollars orth of property? Has
the life of single Northen man, in pursuit of his
constitutional rights on buthern soil, ever been
sacrificed? Has the Soth, either in the press,
the pulpit, or in Congressever proclaimed hostil-
ty against Northern proptty, or organized party
wrongs committed agains ITSELF by sudden raids
into Northern States? Ohas it ever organized a
fleet or army to make warn Northern soil?
Never! But each andall, and every of
those crimes have been Irpetrated against the
South. Millions upon nlions of her property
have been stolen her agets, in endeavoring to
reclaim that property, hae been murdered Oh
Northern soil the Press te pit, and the Poll
tics of the North have all teen combined for the
overthrow of slave instituons; John Brown
raid. backed by the most irtlentia Northern poll
ticians, has been pushed ITO the very heart of
Virginia q sectional party which disdains the
name of National, has elect on the watchword Of
an irrepressible conflict sctional and fanatical
President, who has sent an immense feet and ar
nv, which are now hovehg off our Southern
coast, and preparing to drenh it with the blood
of our people.
And vet, whilst the South stands all this time
on the defensive, and is pushl at last to the WALL
and the clutch of the assassiis upon her throat,
and his dagger at her heart, iere are men in our
own borders who heap repros es upon her head,
who would hold back frog ..ning to the rescue,
and are trying to prevent Sob Carolina and Vir-
ginia from taking position Wh their friends.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-16
NOTICE

Is hereby given that the place of master Machinst for
the Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad
Company, will be filed by the Board of Directors
their regular meeting to be held in Charlotte the
the 2st day of May nexts The salary will not ex-
coed $1,000 per annum. Applications, stating
Lincolnton, to the undersigned Wilmington.
ROBT. Fl. COWAN,
April l6, 1861. I'm Secretary.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-16
FROM WASHINGTON.


Photographed from the Guardian Office at Columbia.
WASHINGTON, April l4th
President Lincoln will issue Proclamation to-mor-
row, calling forth the miitia-aggregate IS, 600
in order suppress the combinations of the seeded
States. The first service will probably be to repos
the Forts, places and property which have been
seized from the Union. The Proclamation also con-
Congress the 18th ofJuy. The War Department
very busy day in preparations. The details have
been communicated to the several State authorities.
An additional number of federal troops arrived her by
special trains to-day.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-16

The RALEIGH STANDARD.-In our next We shall have
something say in reply article in the Standard
ofSarday last. The Standard, the close of its
cle saws something about the Democrat" being O
follower" of others in the of secession. This
i the second time the Standard has made allusion
ofrhat kind; is rather small business and unbecom
ing that paper. When feel justified in pursuing a
certain course and sure that duty to section
demands that should take it, not who leads
or who follows opposes-we would not repudia;e
our past record if we had been repudiated by q
democratic Legislature. Can the Standard say much?
In the advocacy of Southern Rights, the fol-
lower Of no one. In 1889 we declared that should
stand BY the South in whatever she took, and
the Standard then promised TO follow US, but it has
blckslided ard fell away.
But how often has the Standard been a follower?
That paper ought to sing low about "foowers-itha had
ad vaIorem last summer-i had to follow the Democrat
in supporting Breckenridge and Lane the States Rights
caudidates-and it will have follow in the of
southern rights later duty required the
Editor years ago follow somebody into the
Democratic party. The Standard has played some at
the tolio,ring business. certainly Let the Editor
feet what it is to be follower of Gmer, Bolts and
others whom he has heretofore denounced to
their section. oh what fall was there my country
menl"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-16

PLUcK.-So anxious are the South Carolinians
to 60 to the scene of war; that some of the men,
Ders of the military companies have to be drafted
to stay at home In one company, says the
Columbia Carolnian, volunteers were called for to
stay at home and none Offering, 13 we're drafted
Tor that purpose much against their will. In con-
sequence of the number of printers gone to
Charleston, some newspapers have suspended aud
others complain of being short of workmen
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-16

ANOTHER CANDIDATE.-,Jas. T. Littlejohn,
Esq, Of Oxford, is announced as candidate for
Congress in the 4th District. The Oxford Leisure
Hour says: MIR Lttlejohn is lawyer of this
place, and is, we presume, generally known by the
people of this Congressional District-he having
canvassed the District in 1856 as the Fillmore
Elector. Mr. Littlejohn formerly represented
Granville County in the State legislature
There are now two Union candidates in the 4th
District-Miller ard Littejohn. Mr. Branch we
suppose, viii! be the Southern Rights candidate,
and will be elected. Il
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-16

VIRGINIA.-The Virginia Convention, on the
9th, passed a resolution to appoint three Com
missioners to 60 to Washington and make inquiries
of President Lincoln as to his policy particularly
in reference to warlike movements. The resolu-
ton was passed by ayes ga, noes 81 Messrs.
Preston, Stuart and Randolph were appointed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-16
THE WAR COMMENCED.

Il will be seen by the news in another column
,L., war commenced in Charleston on Friday last,
and that southern arms are victorious. This result
x;II make every true southern heart rejoice.
Ifdficulties are not speedily settled, the war
should be carried into the enemys country
Washington city should be attacked and old Abe
and his crew routed and driven off.
The news We publish to-day is partly from the
Columbia Carolnan and partly by direct telegra-
mic dispatches. So great was the anxiety of our
citizens to get the news, that fund of about $3.50
was raised to pay for telegraphic dispatches, BY
which means enabled to publish pretty full
details of affairs at Charleston. The Superinten-
dent of the telegraph Office at this place. Mr. Bates,
has been very accommodating aud kept the office
open day and night for the purpose of receiving
and communicating the news.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-16
------7--------
NOT ICE.

The TAX LIST for the year 1860, IS in my
hands, ready for inspection All persons requested
inform of any taxables which may not be listed.
All TAX PAYERS requested to prepare themselves
to meet their TAXES promptly.
W. W. GRIER, Sheriff
April i6. 1861. If .aat
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-16

THE CULTURE OF GROUND Passive publish
an interesting article on the culture of the Ground
Pea, or Pea Nut written BY an intelligent planter
in New Hanover county, n. g. AS the farmers
in this section, We presume, are unacquainted with
the mode of culture of the Ground Pea, the
article prepared at our request. 1t will be
found useful to those who would like to experiment
with the Pea though We think the soil of this
part of the State is not suited to its growth.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-16


ng- A change of circumstances frequently de-
mand a change OF sentiment and action therefore
Union of January is justified in being a
secessionist in April. In January, many were
looking forward to the action of the Peace Con-
ference aud to the tone Of Lincoln's Inaugural
Address, and to the kind of men he would invite
to assist in administering the Government. The
Peace Conference met and proved dead failure
and nuisance-Lincoln's inaugural was threaten
ing and arrogant-his appointees are the vilest
abOltionists to be found in the abolition States
and the Republicans in Congress refused to make
the least concessions. Thus, all reasonable hope
for justice and peace dissi pated and rendered
useless. Thousands Of men who earnestly desired
opreserve the Union were convinced that it could
not be done and at the same time maintain the
rights and preserve the honor of the South and
they also convinced that duty to their section
and Its institutions demanded that their influence
and e1ertions should be used for independence,
secession from abolition Union. Numbers
have acted from this impulse, and many more will
yet act from the same patriotic motives and take
their position with those who battling for their
inalienable rights for peace for the safety of their
families, and for the protection of their property
Let no one be deferred from favorins secession
through fear of being called Observation-Disclosures
stances are different now from what they were
three months ago, and there is no good reason now
Why Southern man should oppose union with
the Southern Government, under laws made for
the protection of Southern property and Southern
rights. Think of this, Union men, and help the
righteous cause.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-16

KANsAs-The Kansas Legislature has elected
" Jim Lane" the notorious guerrilla abolitionist
to the u. s. Senate. are North Carolnians will
ing to continue in fellowship with cutthroat abo-
ltionists aud live in government controlled by
them We hope not.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-16

AS Administrator Of John Harry, deceased, I win
sell in Charlotte, Tuesday, the 23d April, sir
months credit ftcO ROcEasUnHs, three TOP
Bug sicS, fee Open BHggtes, all his house
hold and kitchen Furniture, &C.
April g. 1861 80 81 T. II. BREM, Admir- p
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-16

B@ Maj. Holmes and Lieuts. Ransour and r.
c. Hill, of North Carolina, have resigned their
commissions in the q. s. Army.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-16

FRuIr.-We gratifed to learn that all the
iruit was not killed by the recent cold spells In
some localities in this State and South Carolina it
stated there will be average crop of all kinds
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-16

In this town, Sunday last, Miss Della Springs,
daughter of the late Andrew Springs aged 80 years.
In Salisbury, the 18th ult, Mr. A. H. Cess, aged
about As years -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-16

ENTHUSIASM IL CHARLoTTE.-Thcre was great enthu-
sia,m manifested in this place on Saturday evening
when the news was received announcing that Fort
Sumter had fallen into the hands of the Southern troops
W r. Myers, Esq. and Gen. j. A. Young called
upon and made speeches in the public square. sa-
lutte was fired in honor of the victory Charleston.
At night the Hon. Mr. Crimson of Montgomery Ala,
and Mcssrs j. A Fox and s. j. Lowrie, addressed the
nsonle in The public square.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-16

IA The annual meeting of the North Carolina
Medical Society will be held in Morganton, on the
9Th day Of May
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-16

YORKVILLE, April ll.--Cotton ranged from 10
III cents; Flour and Corn dullFlour SO IS to S31k
per sack. .....-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-16

sSr We tender our thanks to some friend in the
neighborhOod of Castania Grove, Lincoln county,
for eleven new subscribers, and to Mr. j. NJ. w
Flow of this county, for the renewal of club Of
Is and new subscribers
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-16
Will. Charlotte & Ruth. Railroad.
------- WESTERN DIVISION ~

On and after Monday the 18th instant, the Passenger
and Mail Train will be on this Road daily Sunday
excepteh) as follows: :t... r ..r.l az t..rl.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-16

EIGHTH DIsrRICT.-Hon. u. b. Vance has
announced himself candidate for reelection to
Congress from the Sth District H. made speech
at Waynesville week before last, which the Ashe-
vile Spectator Friendly to Mr. vance, notices as
follows:
" His position, understand, is, that the slave
States remaining in the Union should mold conference
agree upon a common line of policy, aud make common
cause-that this line of policy when adopted should
be submitted to the Northern States ultimatum
If this animation shall be accepted, the part of
the North, then the Union will be preserved and peace
good WILL and fraternity be restored. But, the other
hand, if it shall be rejected, then he is for pursuing
such course of policy as under the circumstances
the honor and interests of North Carolina and the other
slave States with which she identified may dictate for
their future safety and happiness. Mr. Vance still
INDUCES the hope that the North WILL in due time, Go
justice by guaranteeing the necessary constitutional
protection.
We have not heard of any one who proposes to be-
come a candidate against Mr. Vance, although have
been informed he will certainly have opposition"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-16

THE STATE CAPITAL.-We have heard it sug-
gested that it would be we'll to remove the seat Of
Government from Raleigh to High Point, or some
other more suitable place If the State capitol is
moved, we should prefer its location in the neigh
borhood of the Company's Shops, on the N. c.
Railroad. 1t is central point, and We do not be-
lieve there is man within twenty-five miles round
who would be disposed to fire upon the flag of the
South. Many would regret the injury to property
holders and hotel keepers in Raleigh, but the State
might make small appropriation to reimburse
them for losses
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-16

RATHER SEvERE.-The Richmond Examiner
is rather severe on the men opposed to secession.
1t predicts horrible fate for them, but we hope
they will all join the Southern Rights ranks before
the prophecy is fulfilled. The Examiner says:
" The revolution which is working out glorious
future for Virginia will take step backwards
In less than twelve months public opinion will
place the Virginia submissionists of 1861 along
side of the tories of 1776, and Lincoln's Office
holders in Virginia will be eibbetted in irons side
by side with the tory spies of the revolution.
They will be pointed out in the streets, Kissed by
boys, avoided by men and scorned by women.
They will skulk through life, looking and feeling
like men the record of whose crime against their
section was branded upon their brows with red
hot iron. Some will take to hard drink, lie about
the streets like filthy swine, sleep neglected on
cellar doors, enlist in the chain gang, shuttle of
the mortal coil in the aims house, and be buried in
the potter's field Others will fly the State, and
hide their shame under an alias In Decotah or
Utah. Their sons, daughters and relations will
blush when they are named, and atone for the
scarlet sin of their fathers wearing the Kangaroo
livery, by becoming red hot secessionists. Every
dollar OF "service money" which these men Will
get portion of the pay of the submission party
for betraying and dishonoring Virginia, will bring
ill-luck with it. 1t will be like money stolen from
church, won at faro, or taken from defrauded
widows and orphans 1t will affiict the hveried
slaves of the Abolition Despot as those are cursed
who sell their souls to the Prince of Darkness"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-16

PIRATES.-President Lincoln and his Cabinet,
in setting afoat vessels of war for the purpose of
committing depredations upon the people of the
Southern Confederacy, subject themselves and
their understrappers to the penalty imposed upon
pirates, and if they caught land or sea, in
their marauling expeditions, they will certainly
meet pirate doom. They had better not prowl
about up this way.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-16

sa~ In regard to the rumor that secret agents
had returned from Europe and reported that Eng
land and France had determined not to recognize
the Southern Confederacy, the New York Tribune
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-07
fannn swNCEA

OF Books and stationery,
w. 2ANDofru can stl fuppiy, old prices School and
a. 5-n-or Books Blank BooSI OF mos. all kins in Use,
%; H,,s u.rlfsgJ.rr
o,s rls order; and a styles Boekbindng at short no
t.-c
NV r ,c-s k ir-anis tape, rubber bands, qus, pen
els sand Glue, Tulars' cases. bl holders collecting bootI
neg 5oo.. ofoa writing eesk cards letter clips desk
sriv-s, ,sr.
900 legs Dupons aEskei, Cannon Sporting,
EDWIN WORKMAN 4 co
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-07
NEW AUCTION HOUSE,

FOR Tax SALE or NEGROES
this day Auction buness
for the sale Of NEGROES A. the Auction Room Franklin
street lately occupied by Belts GREGORY
Ne vii sell Negroe, 10th pabey and privately and solc the
pso ofh friends and the pubic generally He pledges his
promote the lat rest ~ hts patrons and fatters III self
that experience In the rad viii enabled 10
obtain the prices will advances
property In haudand Is prepared board
-re the tad and also their ssrvants-haying ample
mo IA ions Tor bou. ScONsS,
On Franklin, Srd door below " al street.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-07
TURF OIL.

1ADIsos p. G, April 1sth, iee1.
NJESsRS. DOVE d. CO.-GSTLEAES IL q due TO you
l that le you wonderful cure Of Teter nv
by inyaus TURF OIL had been suffering with Teer
my hsrd for two years ard had got under finger
rails trie ~ the Doctors d my scq1an,snc. ard their
all sed any good Ny hands had got oad could
scarcely do work With hem-hey would Of bleed wss
geut VIII, had tried the 7UaP oil his horse
Of scratches ed HIN tEe sppyIng f.
thought wouli trial hough' % bottle and
using (about selye nouis and uled
bote- before -ry improve m-n, bat VII Rad abou;
FIVE bOues hands bsc soft well they
ever could BE- aud up this sgn s return
ift do think cheap Of tt on'y ccsDg t 2N
and thanks had ike 10 Jrgot 10 that have tried
Il cuts and with great sa s:gcion
With great respect, am yours &c,
ny9} {, Copyl TI0s. RoBERTsoN.
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-07
TsF.. Approved REMEDY FOR
EseaE.Gj fEAEsSFs.

CN; CGiDE OF PROPYLANlNE
{ePCpYTtrIT f-t psei Rhenmati'n by Dr. Awena
fU.. o' s rl--sUus within period OF about two years
be- t.e.s O. drsG aEd hy patients With this remedy lie
says abug' e.
II the power Of true specific for the various
ag.-s of Etuus, origin II has been employed ais" Ia out
,t.-',- 60 uua.5r acute and chronic
Ct L. the pain and fever sseys esap.
pear e. ra,t 'H,.'
me o Psory!.ne the certain and agreeable
form ro sc l. BIAS used Do h Pennsylvania Hospital aud
4Is-r7l s. W asserted almost wonderful success.
On recent dollar by mall postage pEid su
ql..f q C.e q Frspyauos -r one to test It's
eTcaey Fu.I i.r,s..- vii accompany II.
Iisre el sale isE r,opys anime, and Sll other prepara
tons and viii he glad 10 glge Information
gbcrt thgm 70 th5s. desiring t.
JOsTPH LAIDLEY, Chemist,
ss- Of the roi Mortar, Main and 9Th sts
Va
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-07

Az WHOLESALE ard RETAIL,
By JOSEPH sTRAUSE. 30. - Main street
Just boug the dollar large stock Of
rch g. 10 and II cs Fine Jacoue;s and uiSaudl,
l2& Is &c cebascs cts 10 and higher; Ee-e.e s cog
ors az % goo handsome Deree Stella saaws w
Chenille Embroidery 30 worth 50 co. Black snd Cooied sk
Parasos from upva-db coiored C.hco az -
AND c-nt cheap TO- Thread Gloves and Gsunt
lets. 2% and IS short Grd long sk M at OK an o'
cents worth money; Hoserles, Linen Handkerchief
Irish Linen Bosco Brown BLACK Sh ting ans shssg;
Pillow Case TcWeng; French Nesdworsed Collars
nom l2 {, IS cts Cambria Bands the finest work In
the city Cameres Linen Goods for Men and Boys wear
Coored sk and Goods too nuaer-
Gus mention foIai prices that astouh body
mat calls a. No n aaa street Look the right place
splI JusEPh sIkhOSr
Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-06-07
VOLUME 65.
RICHMOND WHIG.


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