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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
CONVENTION DELEGATES

Anson-Dr. A. Myers and j. A. Leak
ALamanee-Judge Rufin, Giles Aebane
Aie1ander-A Stewart. --7 .-5
Ashe-J Forbes
Bladen-T D Mcdowell.
Brunsriek-Thomas ID Meares.
Bertie-S Spruill. James Bond
Bea9tort-W Ellison, Morrow.
Buneom6e-N W Wood6n.
BURKE Mcdowell.
Cd6arrus-C Phifer.
CaLdreU-E W Jones.
Camden-D Ferebee.
Cancellation Brown John A Graves.
Cata,cba-Rev P HeRkle. e.....
Carteret-C Thomas ...
Chatham-LJ Merritt. John Manning, Jas Headen.
Cherokee-A T Davidson.
Chouan-R II billiard.
C9eaveland-Dr W T Miller, DR. Tracy.
Coiumbus-Richard Wooten.
Crauea-Geo Greer. J d Whitford.
Characterization Warren Winslow, David MeNe
Currituck-H Shaw.
Doridson-B Douthit B kittrell.
Duphn-W J Houston, J Rhodes.
Dauie-Robert Sprouse.
Edgeeom6e and W,lson-Ion Geo Howard, W S Battle.
Forsyth-Thos Wilson, Rufus L Patterson.
Franklin-W P Williams.
GranyiUe-T L Hargrove, A W venabe, s Royster.
Gcston-Dr S Johnston.
Greene-W A Darden jr.
Collaboration A Gilmer, Ralph Gorrell, P Dick.
Gutes-A Walton.
Halifar-R Fl Smith, W Bachelor.
Hrrtford-Hon Kenneth Rayner.
Hyde-E l. Mann.
Harnett-A Mcneil.
Hayrood--Wm dicks.
Hen4rrson-W Shipp.
HcdsU-Anderson Mitchell, A Allison.
Johnston-C Sanders, A Smith.
JackSoa-W II Thomas.
Jones--Wm Foy.
Leaoir-John G Washington. 1888
Lincoln-Wm. Lander.
.Hacon-C Smith
Madison-J Mcdowell.
Martin-Asa Bggs
McDoweH-J ii Greenlee.
MscklcnJrg-Hon " Osborne, VIM Johnston.
Woore-Dr II Turner.
Montgomery-S Ii Christian.
Nash-A Arlington.
Ne.c Hanouer-R II Cowan, s Ashe.
.North0mpton-D Barnes, J Moody.
Onslor-Dr G w Ward.
Orange-Hon w A Graham, Capt John Berry.
Pdsquotank-Dr Speed.
Perguimans-Jeseph S Cannon.
Pcrson-John " Cunningham.
Pm-F Satterth waite, Grimes.
Rnndolph-Wm J Long, Alfred g Foster.
Richmond-Walter Leak.
Robeson-J Fuller, Sutherland.
Rockingham-Edward T Brodnax Hon David S Reid.
Rowan-Hon Burton Craige, II c Jones. sr.
Rutherford and Folk-J Ii Carson, NJ Durham.
IS0mpson-Dr Thos Bunting, Robt \ Moseley.
St0nly-E Herne.
.SokeS--John Hill. -.
Surry--T Hamin.
Tyrrell-Eli Spruill.
Union-Hugh Houston.
Wake-Hon Geo Badger, W " Holden. Battle.
Wdrren-Hon Edwards, \ Thornton.
Wdyne-Geo V Strong, Thompson.
Washington-W Pettgrew.
Wdtougd-J Counsel.
WHkes-Peter Eller, Jas Galloway.
Yadkin-R F Armfed.
Iancey-M P Penland
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

A LAsso DUEL.-A couple of Arizonians, one
a native born Mexican, and the other boatman
from the Mississippi, who had lived in Arizona
about year, fought duel on horseback some
time ago. each armed with lasso. The Ameri-
can, who it was thought, would stand no chance in
such novel encounter, except the chance of be-
ing straDgled, assocd his foe at the first throw of
his moose and dragged him over the plain at the
full speed of his horse, until he was mangled and
bruised almost to Jelly
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

GEN. SAMUEL F. CARY-This corrupt, lying
hypoerrte, who travelled through the South few
years since temperance lecturer, and was en-
tertaned everywhere with the most unbounded hos
pitahty and kindness, and no where more so than
by the people of Asheville, lately figured in a
Black Republican coercion meeting in Cincinnati,
where the vile old migrate breathed out "threaten-
ings and slaughter against the people whose
hospitality he had enjoyed, and whose money he
had fobbed-AsheuiUe Ne.cs
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

IMPRISONMENT OF SOUTHERN CIrIzENs.-Tbe
Richmond Dispatch remarks very properly, that if
Southern men of Baltimore are to be arrested bv
Federal troops, it is time that the South should
begin to retaliate. Already Rodgers and Wright,
the Navy Yard incendiaries and Gen. Harney' the
bloody tyrant of Missouri, have been in our hands
and have been treated with humanity which thew
did not deserve Hereafter prisoners like these
must be held as hostages for the conduct of our
,heartless enemy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

Gen TUiggs, late of the U. S. Army, has adj
dressed letter to ex-President Buchanan, in
which he says:
"Your usurped right to dismiss me from the
army might be acquiesced in ; but you had no right
to brand me as a traitor. This was personal and
shall treat it as such, not through the papers,
but IN person l shall, most assuredly, pay visit
to Lancaster for the sole purpose of personal in
terVieW with you. So, sir, prepare yourself l
am we'll assured that public opinion will sanction
any course | may take with You.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04


Of legislative power in general; Legislative pOVu
North Carolina; Legislative powers Of justices Of
peace; county bouudaries-deeds, etc: county reVE
and charges; court houses, prisons, etc; county u
jury trials; fairs and public sales; general Assem-
inspections, public landings, etc.; poor houses
hospitals; registers and clerks rivers and creeks g
ferries and bridges; weights and measures; idiots
lunatics retailers: Neuse river; public roads and
ways public landings and inspections mills andE
lerS ordinaries and conStabeS; patrols; wardend
poor; prison bounds; roads, ferries and bridges; pol
exemptions executive power in general; exetE
power in North Carolina; executive power of the
chief justice and clerk; attorneys at law; attonqg
eral; reporter and marshal, clerks and solicitor; cN
for paupers; guardians; comfy attorney; ancuON
county cOart clerks; cOroners; boundary cOmml"NM
committees Of finance county trustee; county lEta"
special court; commissioners of fairs; inspectors
perintendentS Of schools; commissioners Of nargh
wardehS of the poor; registers, commissions Of
and creeks ShcritfS: COnStablcS rangers; StandanM
ers; retailers; administrators chairman of y"
court; commissioners of deeds and cOnvcyancf
mssioners of low lands; entry takers and snr'Fa
inspectors; commissioners Of internal improsen"
partition; patrol committees; processoncrs ifiM
and boards of valuations: overSeer.-ef roads aDdh'
commissioners of wrecks; tobacco piekers and cory
The APPENDIX contains forms of Deeds aDdu
veyances, as follows Agreements, assignmentsa'"
bills OF SALE bills of exchange and ladmg, bOhd''
cellaneoas bonds, contracts, deeds, marriage y"
ments, mortgages, copartuership articles, nO'3
leases, &c, &C., -... '... -
This book contains $50 pages is gotten up in@
rior style and bound in law calf. Price, sngs"
$500. -..-... EDW ARD CANTWELL.
$50 .a .,- RALEIGH, NJ
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
NOTICE..
The Celebrated Female Pills.

These Pills do not all diseases, but they
ranted to Lucoreah Whesthat dreadful scourge
to female health happiness and usefulness. They
not patented and are no humbug but prepared by
a North Carolina physician of high standing and Of
long experience in the treatment of female diseases
All that necessary to convince you of their efficacy is
fair trial For particulars, wrappers. Price 81
per box. For sale at the DRUG STORES.
Jan. Is, 1861 yr
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
Agricultural Implements.

Ut e''c 10tS7' u tHe UOtaeH TAD Lock,
large supply of the above consisting of Fbomnson
celebrated Pioughs; also, Corn Sheers Straw
snove5; Spades Hay and manure Forks best castseei
axes fIcks' Mattocks Grubbirg Hoes Wedding Hoes
Trace Chains, Log Chains, Wagon Chains e,ardan,
Hoes Rakes, Hedge Shears, Pruning Shears. Prnnien
and Budding Knives, &C., &c 'un'fg
COCHRANE h SAMPLE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
MERCHANT TAILORING,

FULLINGS, SPRINGS & co. have also added to their
Ready Clothing Stock, Merchant Tailoring De-
parment to which they call the especial attention of
their many friends and customers.
They intend making this department second to none
in the State either in style and quality ofGoods or in
the manufacture of Garments. ~
At all times will be found good stock of Black and
colored Cloths English, French and American Cass-
meres, and variety of Vestngs Also an assortment
of Rock Island Cassimeres.
They feel confident of their ability to undersell any
other house in the State, from the advantages thew
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 least TWENTY-FIVE
per cent to the consumer. "
~ Dimes saved are Dollars made @asa So try u.s..
Orders from distance solicited Cutting done on
short notice. ~ VA
Sept %, 1860 FULLINGS, SPRINGS co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

Owing to the great demand for flags the price of
bunting in New York has gone up from seventy
five cents to eight dollars, and book muslin usually
worth not more than ten cents now brings dollar
per ward.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
New Family Grocery Store !!

Wholesale and Retail dealers in Family Groceries,
choice old Wines, (highy improved by age.)
Also, Havana Segars, Tobacco, Wooden and Viii
low Ware, &c.
Having established ourselves in Charlotte, and in
consideration of the hardness of the times desire
and intend sell the entire satisfaction of purcha
All orders accompanied with the cash will be
promptly attended to.
Store on Tryon Street, door above Palmer's Va
rietl Store.
March 90, 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

have opened shop on College street,in tue n n
Mr Rabys stable, where Lam prepared to do ~
of Wood Work and Black mithing-sucb as ~t
Carts and Wagons and repairing the same PEE =
pairing horse-shoeing, &c. Ny work shall a 4
executed, on the most accommodating tcrms'".Ai
effort made to give satisfaction. Give me n nrr
Jan 8, 1861 3m-pd }. H. PRIV
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

Not THERE.-It is said that VIM B. Astor,
when called on TO make good his liberal promise
of millions to Lincoln's Government to carry on
the war, incontnently backed down.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

Sateide.-Wm A. Lenoir of Caldwell County.
committed suicide by shooting himself in the head
on the 18th inst. He was subject to fits of mel
ancholy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
500 REWARD.

RUNAWAY, from the Subscriber, living White
Plains Chesterfield Dsrcr, s. c., about 10Th of August last
my negro fellow Ben. He "a years OF Of yelowish
complexion, almost black has beard weighs about 6O
pounds about feet inch high He walks with firm step
and carries himself erect. 1t is likely thar Ben will
deavor make his way free State. Amy person who
will arrest the said and lodge him in any safe Jail
that can get HIM deliver him my residence shall
receive the above reward will also give 500 reward
proof sufficient TO convict any white person persons OF
harboring the said boy trying 20 effect his
WIN. NJ BLAkENEY.
FEBRUARY 10, 1861. #.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

Carriage Materials.
He would call special attention his stock of the
above goods consisting of Springs, Axles Hubs Bows
Spokes, Shafts. Curtain frames, Knobs, Bands, Lining
Nails, Damask, Satinet Cloths, Laces, Frnges Enamel
ed and Patent Leather Enamelled Cloth, Oil Carpet
Paints of all kinds, dry and in OIL Varnish Turpentne
Linseed Oil Tyre and oval Iron Bolts and everything
in the way of Carriage Trimmings, prices that
nst fail to please, at the Hardware Depot of
A. A. n. NJ. TAYLOR,
Opposite the Mansion House.
Roofing, Guttering and Job Work,
Of all kinds promptly attended-to at
TAYLOR'S Hardware Store
Opposite the Mansion House.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

DoMEsTICITIEs-If the tender leaves of the
whortleberry bush be gathered and dried, tea of
most delightful flavor can be made from them,
equal in every respect to the beverage produced
by the vertable Chinese green tea.
Sassafras can be obtained at all times and in any
quantity around our city, and the tea made from
this is relished by many persons.
Coffee made from rye is not over bad to take. If
it has any fault, it is too stimulating.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
THE BLOCKADE ON WHISKY.

We see by the Cincinnati papers, that whisky
is selling in that market at 10 cents per gallon,
aud the sales are very slow even at this ruinous
figure When it is recollected that Cincinnati
whisky is the meanest to be found on any portion
of Gods footstool, and that half-pint per day
will destroy the life of any man, no matter how
robust he is, in the brief space of three months,
We have cause to congratulate the Southern Con-
federacy, that old Abe has enforced the blockade
on the Western waters. The war in which we are
now engaged may be protraeted through three,
four, five, six seven years. Let place it at
the lowest figure, and the Southern Confederacy
saves by this blockade to fight its battles thousands
of valuable lives, which would otherwise fall
victims to the deadly article distilled in and around
Cincinnati On the other hand, the Porkopoli-
taas will not allow the article to "spile." Added
to lifelong fondness for whisky, will be the cheap
rates and great abundance, facilities which must
greatly hasten its consumption, and thus destroy
the Buckeyes and the Hoosiers by the tens of
thousands The sword and gunpowder will not
prove half so fatal this water; and thus we
shall see our enemies disappear like frost before
the sun. Taxing this view of the case, have we
not abundant cause to thank old Abe for his
blockade: and can We not, out of seeming evil,
educe much good
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
A NEW LAW BOOK.
CANTWELL'S PRACTICE AT LAW


Just published, treatise upon the PRACTICE
LAW in North Carolina, by EDWARD CArE.
LIB, anthor Of the N. G. Justice etc
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

Consignments of cotton, tobacco, wheat and
spectfully solicited and which will have faithful per-
sonal attention. good supply of Groceries always
hand and for sale reasonable terms. Orders for
goods promptly filled. Both concerns will adhere
strictly to selling produce commission. Neither
concern will buy on commission, speculation other
wise the articles named above their business in pro-
duce is confined exclusively to selling.
We respectfully call the attention of operatives and
planters to Petersburg of the best mark
in the South. The demand i, good both from manu-
facturers here and for direct shipment from CITY Point
to Europe.
Efforts being mode to ship cotton direct from
Charlotte to this point, for So per bale.
January %, 1861. pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

Notice..
From and after this day list of January 1861, J we
will be pleased sell our old friends and customers
and the rest of mankind, for
cash, and cash only,
any article in line of business that NAV have ON
hand. Any person sending coming for Goods after
this date, without money, viii please us if in
stead of filing their ORDER we furnish them with
copy of this advertisement, determined not to
sell a single article on credit
eeA- And those indebted to requested to call
and pay, as want the money.
- OATES WILLIAMS.
January !, 1861 IF
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

r. A. MARTIN, formerly of Granville county. n. C.
RoBr. TANNAHILL, formerly of Edgecombe county: c.
WALTER X. MARTIN of Richmond, Va.
N. NJ. MARTIN do.
r. H. CUNNINGHAM, Jr. do
REFER TO c. F. Fisher Esq, Prest Railroad
DR. w Hawkins Pres't Raleigh & CASTOR Railroad
r Bridges, Pres't Branch Bank at Tarboro, G. Hon
Edwards, Warren county; James Bullock, Esq.
Granville county; Fisher cashier Exchange Bank,
Petersburg, Va Battle, Esq, Raleigh.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
cash, and cash only,

January !, 1861
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
Will. Charlotte & Ruth. Railroad--
MESTERN DINISION
Nofice-

Lincolnton, April 4, 1861
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-12-06

soUTHERN NEWs

The Memphis Avalanche of the ID con-
teins the following t
A large body of Unionists attacked the
Confederate forces at MorristOwn, East Ten
nessee, yesterday, killing a. large number
and completely routing them.
Maj. Gen. Geo. Crittenden has arrived at
Knoxville to take command of the Oonfeder-
ate forces.
Gen. Rains has cut Montgomery's forces
to pieces and taken Montgomery prisoner.
McOulloch had surrounded Sigel at sedalia.
It was believed that the latter would be
forced to surrender or be cut to pieces.
Gen. Price had crossed the Gasconade River
en- route for st. Louis. s's q
Henry Fry and Jacob II. Henslier, Union.
lists, were hung at Green7ille, Tennessee, on
the 18th ult, for bridge burning.
Charleston, s. O., Nov. 3o-Patriotic
planters on the sea board are hourly apply
ing the torch to their crops. The cotton and
rice along the coast is one sheet of fame
and smoke.
Many military companies in New Orleans
are volunteering for thirty days service al
Columbus, KY.
A special dispatch In the Memphis paperi
of the I'd gives an account of q great battl'
at MorristoWn, East Tennessee, between Fed
ersI forces under Parson BrOWnlow anc
rebels, fought December lst in which The
Federals were victorious. A rebel dispatch
calls it the first Union victory Of the war.
BrownloW had 1900 men. The rebe
force was not sscertained. The rout Of th'
rebels was total.
The following items are from the Memphis
papers Of the I'd:
Gen. Trsvassaut hes long communication
in the Memphis Appeal showing the Insult
cheney of the rebel detences at and aboY'
Memphis. BE says that if Columbus IS Onci
lost the Federsls would have no trouble II
marching directly to Memphis, and tia
Memphis Is entirely defenceless and lnde,
fencible. He calls upon every male eitizsI
Of the State to enroll, and threatezs all Wit
I do not with death.
The rebels are sending their Gotten 8,
Northern Alabama for safety.
Coffee is quoted at 81 per pound, and nom
to be had; bacon sixty cents, and other pro
Visions in proportion.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-12-06

An IMPORTANT PREsEETNENT.-Those un-
mitigsted public nuisancss, says the N. z.
Tribune, the "Coneert" and emusic" Halls,
with their immodest dances, vulgar songs,
poisonous liquors, ''pretty waiter girls, !" and
incentives to lust and debauchery, have al
attracted the notice Of the Grand Jury, and
been presented. Commencing, as all great
sins and n-bresding shows usually do, in
very small way, the evil has spread tC
such an extent that Broadway, from the
Park to Union square, is lined with these
horrible dens of iniquity, and our youth il
offered entiesments at every step. The
amount of irreparable injury that these
Music Halls have already inflicted on th'
rising generation of hOys can hardly be es-
tirnated, but there can be no question bpi
that many future criminals will date theiI
first step in vice from their visit to thea'
shameless places of drunkenness and pros
l titution.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-12-06

LIEHRARX.-TicknoF & Fields, Boston,
have supplied the Eastern Press with the
early sheets Of the volume Of Sir Thomas
Brownies writings, which is spoken Of as a
most exquisite specimen of American print
ing. The work contains in one volume the
nReligio Msdiei, !" "Christian Morals, !" "Let-
ters to Friend, }" "Urn Burial, !" ''Letters to
his Children" "Frsgments on Mummies, I"
''Dreams," "Resolves," and extracts from
'Vulgar Errors" and the "Garden of Cyrus" I"
The biography Of Sir Thomas is by Mr..
Fields, who, as editor of thewOrk, dedicates
1t most happily ''TO Oliver Wendell Holmes
NJ. D., suthor of the sAutocrat Of the Break
fast Table, and John Brown, NJ. D., author
of 'Rab and his Friends this volume Of the
eloquent writings of an old English physi-
clan is inscribed"
Among the new literary announcement
in London is Mrs. Thomas's "History o.
Celebrated Friendships"--a book In two
volumes, which is to tell US all about Fene-
lon and Madame Guyon, Gsrrick and Mrs
Give, Cowper and Mary Unwin, Addison
and Steele, Msgdaleu Herbert and Doctor
Donne.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-12-06

It Is always gratifying to note praisswor-
ny enterprise and The achievements Of home
iudnstry, and pafticularly. Is this the case
when they offer competition to those branch
es Of industry in other countries by which
they have kept their Golfers filed from our
pockets
We have been shown specimen Of Parian
China Ware, manufactured at Liverpool, o.,
where works for the manufacture Of POree-
lain and Parian Ware have been erected
within a short time by an enterprising cid-
zen of that town, William BloOr, Esq, which
for quality and finish Is not surpassed By the
best French Imports Of the same class OF
goods. Mr.. B. has thus far given his atten-
ton mainly 10 what Is known as double thick
fat ware, as plates, dishes, teas and cOHees,
&c, exceedingly adapted and in much de-
mand for hotel and steamboat purposes, with
which be has lately furnished one of the
largest and most popular hotels of Oincin-
natl. As most important consideration to
dealers and consumers, every piece ls war
rantsd against Grazing, no matter what the
test or exposure.
Mf. Bloor has been fortunate enough to So
cure The valuable services Of skillful Euro.
pean artist, formerly Of the celebrated Dres-
den potteries, VINO is now turning out an ar
ticle Of decorative ware executed in q styl'
that must be seen to be realized.
The investment Of Nr. BlooT, thus faE, fall
/ little short Of s26, 900, about 81, 900 of whicl
consists Of the raw material, the main por
ton Of which, quartz, feldapar and chin
clay. or more correctly speaking, ksOlin, /
all American, the former being prOCuredfrO
/ Lancaster, the latter from Chester county
Pa. both Of which ere found in inezhaustibI
quantities.
An ssrly opportunity win be given t
dealers to examine for themselves this ware
and it is to be hoped that they win extend
patronizing hand to this new, and whatmui
doubtless prove valuable, addition to on
manufactures.