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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
R. N. T. HUNTER, Secretary of State.



The following regulations hereby established
speeding alien enemies under the provisions of act
approved 8th August, 1861 entitled can respect
ing alien enemies:''
l. Immediately after the expiration of the term of
forty days from the date of the foregoing procamaon
it shall be the duty of the several District Attornies
Marshals and other officers of the Confederate States
make complaint against any aliens alien enemies
coming within the purvew of the aforesaid the
end that the several Courts of the Confederate States
and Of each State having jurisdiction, may order the
removal of such aliens alien enemies beyond the
territory of the Confederate States their restraint
and confinement, according to the terms of said law.
2 The marshas of the Confederate States here
by directed to apprehend all aliens against whom
plants may be made under said law and to hold them
in strict custody until the final order of the Court
taking special that such aliens obtain Informal
ton that could possibly be made useful to the enemy.
g. Whenever the removal of any alien beyond the
limits of the Confederate States is ordered by any
petcnt authority under the provisions of the laid law
the Marshal shall proceed to execute the order in per-
son. by deputy, other discreet person, i'll such
manner to prevent the alien removed from OBJ
tanning any information that could be used to the
prejudice of the Confederate States.
H. Any alien who shall return these States during
the war; after having been removed ther efrom under
the provisions of said law, shall be regarded and
treated alien enemy, and if made prisoner, shall
be delivered to the nearest military
thorty, to be dealt with spy a prisoner of
war, the may require.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17

COLUMBIA Sept. 14.-CottoE, 90 bales sold ut ~
to o4; Flour 81 70 to So 81! Bacon, hams %, sides
% cents per h.; Peas 81 Oats 30 to 55.
CHARLESTON, Sept. I3.-Cotton lG1 for Virginia
manufacturers Corn 80 to 90 cents; Flour sc So 70
per bb Bacon scarcehams % to 25; Coffee 80 to 35
Salt Sd to S43 per sack.
IORKVILLE, Sept I2.-According to the report in
the Enquirer, prices about the heretofore
reported-Corn 60 and 65 cts; Flour 81 rs per sack.
NEW YORK. Sept. l3.-Cotton 81 to 228.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17

THE New YORK DEMOCRACY held a Convention at
Syracuse recently. The Peace" wing of the party
excluded from the Convention, and what is called
the Tammany wing ruled the day. and passed resolu-
tons in favor of prosecuting the in order pre-
serve the Union but opposing the course of Lincoln
and disappearing of many of his acts. They also de-
clared opposition to the Republican party We would
trust the Republican party the set of hypo
critics who controlled this Convention.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17
FALL AND WINTER GOODS

We opening this week Stock Of Fall and
Winter Goods, consisting in part Of
Ladies' Dress Goods,
Flannels, Plaid Linseys Brown and Beached Shirtngs
and Drills, Hosiery, Gloves, &C., &c
We have large Stock of NEGRO GOODS Linseys,
Kerseys, Brogan Shoes Hats, &c.
We have made effort to get up good Stock Of
Goods for Fall and Winter trade, and intend to
sell them small profits for cash and CASH only.
If you have the Cash to pay for goods, call and
before buying.
BROWN, TATE Il co.
Sep. 3. 1901 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17
Teachers, Examination.

Persons who desire to teach in the Public Schools
in Mecklenburg county, will please appear at ten
o'clock A. NJ of Saturday, the 9th October, 1861, at
the office OF the Superintendent in the Court House
JOHN P. ROSS, Sup't.)
NJ. d. JOHNSTON, Com.
L. NYE HUTCHINSON,
Sept II, 1861 3t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17

BE VIGILANT.-It is old saying that " what is
everybodys business is nobodyS business and fear
that its truth will be verified in regard executing
the law concerning aliens, requiring them to take the
oath of allegiance the South and enforcing the late
act of Congress for sezing property in the South
owned by enemies. Whose duty is it to attend to
these things? Who is to that the oath is admins
tered? Who is to take charge of enemies property
and that it is secured for the benefit the Govern
and of those who have been robbed by the Lin
conites? If it is made the duty Of any particular
officer, it is time he acting. 1t is time for the
people of the South be vigilant and active in
forcing the laws of Congress for their protection and
for retaliation. Our enemies Selling thousands of
dollars worth of property every day belonging TO
Southern peOpe-they are imprisonng every Southern
man they lay their hands upon-they burning
houses and destroying fields of corn, and doing the
South all the injury they Therefore it is right
and proper that we should retaliation; and
we cali upon the State authorities upon all officers of
the law to do their duty in this matter resign and
let some be appointed who will that the laws
are executed and enforced In times like these need
men of rmness in Office who not afraid of respon-
sibiitics and who will perform their duties without
regard to what effect it may have their reelection
or promotion. Prompt action is demanded by every
true Southern man.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17

GRowLING-We regret to find in the Richmond Wing
violent attack on President Davis and the admins.
tration accusing him of ncompetency and mismanage-
ment and we also regret to find this groundess
assault copied into the Charleston Mercury. The
writer is, no doubt, some disappointed individual
whose liver is greatly dsordered by gormandizing or
copious draughts of mean whiskcy. The charges in
the communication are untrue, and calculated to
give aid to the enemy and impress him with the false
belief that the people of the South divided. 1t is
strange that respectable Southern papers, like the
wing and Mercury, should publish such batch of
spleen and malice against who doing all they
can for the of the Southern cause The main
cause of complaint seems to be that Davis did not
make Beauregard pnsh to Washington Immediately
after the battle of Manassas. The writer puts his
Judgment against that of experienced warriors He
ought to be made to enlist and then probably he would
not be so anxious to move on Washington.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17
PROCEAN4yON BY TIE PRESIDENT.


PROCEAN4TION By TIE PRESIDENT
Whereas, The Congress of the Confederate States of
America did, by an Act approved the Sth day Ct
August 1861, entitled 'An Act respecting Alien Enc
mics, make provision that proclamation should be
issued by the President in relation to alien enemies
and in conformity with the provisions of said Act.
Now, therefore, Jefferson Davis, President of the
Confederate States of America do issue this, my
Proclamation; and do hereby and require every
male citizen of the United States of the age of four
teen years and upwards, within the Confederate
States. and adhering the Government of the United
States, and acknowledging the authority of the same,
and not being citizen of the Confederate States
depart from the Confederate States within forty
from the date of this Proclamation. Aud | do warn
all persons above described who shall remain within
the Confederate States, after the expiration of said
period of forty days. that they will be treated alien
enemies. Provided, however, That this proclamation
shall not be considered applicable, during the
listing war, to citizens of the United States residing
within the Confederate States with intent to become
citizens thereof, and who shall make declaration of
such intention in due form, acknowledging the authority
of this Government; shall this proclamation be
considered as extending to the citizens of the States of
Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky Missouri, the District
of Columbia the Territories of Arizona and New Mex
leo, and the Indian Territory South of Kansas, who
shall not be chargeable with actual hostility other
crime against the public safety. and who shall &C
knowledge the authority of the Government of tue
Confederate States.
And l do further proclaim and make known. that |
have established the rnes and regulations hereto
neXed in accordance with the provisions of said law
Given under my hand, and the seal of the Conted-
crate States of America, at the city of Richmond,
this I4th day of August, A. d., 1861.
BY the President,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17

L. We regret to learn that the horse mail from
MS place to Wadesboro will soon be discontinued by
he carrier because he has received pay, and he has
not the means to continue Others, fear, will also
SOP We have called the attention of the Postmaster
'neral the necessities of these poor men, but he
hnues to neglect them, while he is paying the mail
gents on the railroad lines.
NTocKs.--Tn New York Monday, the 9th, North
TaToIina bonds sold 62i, Virginia 54 Missouri AZ!
tennessee Al.
Es&-About $50 of the prisoners captured at Manas-
s's have been removed to Charleston, S. c.
RS7@ We learn that Gov. Bragg, on account of
sSntnucd ill health, has resigned his place as one
" the Aids of Gov Clark
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17

The market dull the past week, and not much pro-
duce Offering. Bacon is in demand at II to lS hog
round Corn 65. Flour So 25 per sack. Wheat, white
95-Red 80. n c. Whskey 60 cts.
Salt S. 75 per sack Coffee 35 cts; Sugars 124 to III
Molasses 80, 60 and IS cents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17

New YORK, Sept. lO.-The United States Marshal
nsrucs the transfer agents transfer more stock
owned by Southerners nor to pay no dividends on
SOuthern-owned stock.
Now we hope the North Carolina Convention, at it's
next meeting, will have further objection to order
ing Mr. Treasurer Courts pay Northern bond
holders cent of interest. large number of n. c..
bonds are held by Northern men and by the federal
government, and the interest should have been with
held sometime ago, but the Convention failed to take
action the matter.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17

E-g~ The Lincoluites in New York have seized yes
s's lying in that port, belonging to Southerners, to
the value of S75O,oOO Money and produce in the
hands OF Northern commission houses have also been
seized to a very large amount.
Now, what is the duty of people under such cir
Estanccs? Certainly they ought to seize everything
III the South belonging to any living the North.
The State Confederate authorities should issue
orders for this purpose immediately and all ought to
he on the lookout to prevent fraudulent transfers.
The Clerks of Courts and Registers prohibited
y law from recording transfers where they have the
least idea that it is done for the purpose of evadng
the law.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17

Re- Mr. R. p Warning, formerly a resident of this
town, and who represented the United States at St.
thomas Consul, under Buchanan'S administration,
arrive. here Tuesday last from New York. We
Understand that he tarred the North for the purpose
Of having his accounts settled, and finally had to take
TRAIT the Branch Mint here in payment of balance
2Ie him by the L. S. Government.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17

In Arson county, the Gath ultimo, by Elder s. P.
Morton, Elder G. F. H. Crockett, NJ. D., of Cabarrus
county, to Mrs Betty Hough Freeman.
In Davidson county, the 22d ult, Mr. ]. L. Lee to
Miss Cynthia P. Pepper.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17

CANDIDATES FOR CoNGREss.-J. H. Gooch announces
himself candidate in the District composed of the
counties OF Wake, Warren, Franklin Granville Orange
and Nash The Hon. A. W. Venable who represented
the District in the late session of the Confederate Con-
gress in card giving account Of his stewardship.
says: ~
g In closing this communication. trust that NAV
De permitted to say that | to declare myself a
candidate, high duties would prevent me from can
assng the district; that you entirely competent to
seect Tor yourselves your Representatives: that
there ought to be but party in the whole State
party determined to uphold the rights and interests of
the Contederac and that the people and the people
Assured that am not unknown to you leave myself
in your hands to dispose of my as you NAV de
eide, satisfied with any selection you may make"
b. A. Thompson is announced as a candidate in the
District composed of the counties of Wayne Carteret
NraVen, Jones, Onsow Duplin, Johnston and Sampson
koonce, of Onslow, is also a candidate in the same
District.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17

81 President Davis has entirely recovered from his
recent slight illness. The Northern papers were re-
l:ccl to learn of his death, and of them pub
shed long obituary notices of the rebel chief but
7out the time of the battle they will regret
l41 him alive and kicking.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17
DUES WANTED.

The Book Accounts of J. A. FOX, and also those of
J. NJ HOWlE contracted in the Foundry business ore
in my hands for settlement and collection. No
else has authority in the latter case Those interested
will act wisely to heed this notice 6fore the 10th of
October proXimo.
A. c. WILLIAMSON,
Sept II, 1861 Attorney.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17
NEGRO FOR SALE.

will sell for cash at the Court House door in Char
otte, Saturday the 9th of November next, Negro
Boy named JIM. He is to be sold a runaway 10
satisfy Jail fees &c. the law directs He says tina.
he is the property of John Worthy, and is about %
years of age.
". W. GRlER Sheriff.
Sept II, 1861 I'd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17

At Ship Point, Yorktown, the 9Th inst, Thos
Cowan, a member of the Charlotte Greys, aged %
years. He a of David Cowan of this county.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17
THE NEWS,

III ID, seen by the war news that Gen. Floyd, in
- l-i~rnia has thrashed the federsls in that
..- nrettv badly. We think the news is reliable.
-a,n1ar battle has taken place in the neighbour
.afWashingtOn. The COnfederates it appears,
.,n,iou,ly and steadily pressing forward. There
ro., rood deal of skirmishing.
.,f,u of the Kentucky Legislature (Which is
rIi bv traitors and aboItionists) will cause
49,, commence on the soil of Kentucky. Gov. Ma
with the South and opposed the action of the
..,rrc, That State cannot remain neutral.
,r,rrrand the Lincoln officers are arrestimg mem
-. ft the Legislature, hoping thus to prevent that
=. ton, rassing a secession Ordinance which it was
-.,r,rd they would do this week.
Tie time has come when Maryland and Kentucky
a4 hath have to fight for or against the South, and
a.. believe majority of their people are for the South.
Fnoy YORKTOWN-We learn by letter that the LIST
pment is comfortably situated in camp 81 miles
= y.rl,,,,vr Gen Hill has returned and taken COM
pd of Brigade the Ist Regiment being in it. 1t Col
Ice WAS elected Colonel of the is Regiment, MAJ. Lane
, elected Lieut. Colonel, and Lieut.. II L uoke of the
Lincoln company, elected Major.
C,t Williams OF the Hornets Nest Rifiemcn, has
r.I in consequence of bad health. The letter says:
rom some other the Confederate Paymaster
a1 ,rrs-iv commenced paying off the lst Regiment
he snort. through the tNcltlOnS, however. OF
- raa4gUablc Quarterma>tcr, j BE Boone, he obtained
81 HH the Confederate States QUartermascr of the
.-- which he divided among the several companies of
r.. riul.nt. He has drafts Richmond, however, for
FL. whole amount"
LECTION OF SENATORs.-The Legislature of y. c.
...et two Senators to the Confederate Congress on
s.lay Iast-Mc<srs. W. T. Dortch of Godsboro and
lea Davis Of Wilmington.
VI Dortch is the present Speaker of the House of
.lmaus In politics, he was democrat, and as such
A. heretofore represented Wayne county in the House.
Mr. Davis has always been wing, and was the choice
r. his party friends a member of the Peace Com
.-.acc~ which met in Washington in February last
+. went To- that conference a Union man." but re-
..-I strong secesSonf5t. His name has frequently
.a mentioned by his party friends as a candidate
Governor Of the State, but do think he ever
ass-I a nomination.
We have not the vote but we learn that the
W voted so to elect Mr. Dortch, and the demo-
.-.;s voted 50 as elect Mr. Davis, and that neither
-s.;y /, very well satisfied with the result. Both
parties in the Legislature have been governed too
mach in their action by old party feeling. The people
The State sick and tired of these political squab
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17

&=E~ gentleman passed through this place on
Thursday last, protesting to be on his way to Rich
@an! to report to the Confederate Government He
registered his Rains, and claimed to have been
Colonel in the United States Army. We understand
that he said he ordered New Mexico for duty by
iae Federal Government, but instead of going to New
Mexico he made his escape to tie South. Mr. Rains
COL Rains may be all right but it is strange that he
should remain in the service of the L. S. Government
until this late day, and leave till he ordered
New Mexico We do not say that he is spy, but we
10 say that everybody who from the L. States
at this late day unless he is well known in the South
should be closely watched and his conduct investigated
No one who is to the South can object to the
strictest vigilance.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17
FOR RENT.

The Store House No. 2, in Granite Row, Opposite
the Mansion House recently occupied by the subscr-
Der is now offered for Rent to suit the me5
apply WM TkELoAk.
Sept. 3, 1861 "
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17

The STAY LAW has at last passed the Legislature.
1t passed the House its final reading by vote of
ii yeas to 80 nays-46 members lodged the vote
What ought to be done with Of who are sent
to represent free and Independent people, and who
when important measure is before the Legislature
recording their votes for against it? Many of
them no doubt, urged the passage of this Ubiquitous
law up to its second reading, but in order escape
the indignation Of their constituents through fear
of injurng their prospects for reelection, failed
answer to their names when the roll was called
We look upon the action Of the Legislature in
aboshing Courts better than the despotc acts
Abraham Lincoln and his minions 1t is time for the
people to stand their rights and resist aggreSions
upon them from all quarters.
In view of the late decision of the Supreme Court,
understand how the members of the Legsla-
ture could again enact such law; bat would not
object it if the rights of creditors secured.
We publish the Law in full the second page. 1t
will be that suits brought against citizens of the
United States or against persons who have absconded
from this State exempted from the operation of
the law Therefore, suppose, such suits now
pending in Union county, and in this county against
such persons Com. Stockton and citizens of North
States nOn-reSlcntS will be tried and the usual
process of law allowed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17

THE "MECKLENBURG FARMERS. This fine company
Volunteers. made up in Mallard Creek neighborhood,
this county. visited Charlotte Friday last and
Iaradcd through the streets for several hours. The
mauwUvrcs performed in excellent manner,
highly crclitablc the officers and men. In fact. we
surprised at the promptneSs and correctness with
which thoy performed various eyOlutions.
Il as the company is supplied with tents (Which
will be in few days understand it will go into
camp High Point. The officers T. NJ. Alexander,
.F'ain; II. NJ c. Dixon, lst Lieut.; S. D. MAXWELL I'd
Lieut.; D. Caldwell, Sd Lieut..
This is the eighth company made up in Mecklenburg
@Euv. and understand that the ninth, at Morrow
Turnout is ready; and the tenth lin Paw Greek neigh
t'Thood) nearly ready.
ts5- Another fine company from Clcaveland, under
Capt Wright, passed through here Friday.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17

NFw YORK, Sept l2-Three race horses, bug
gies, etc., belonging to Southerners, were seized
on yesterday The brig Mary McRae, of Whining
ton, n. c., arrived from Liverpool with cargo of
salt, quinine, &C. She has been seized by the
Government under the eonfscation act
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17
ALIEN ENEMIES.

Having had frequent calls for copy of the Procla-
nation of President Davis in regard to Aliens,
publish it as follows:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17

W. R. Richardson of Raleigh, (clerk in the Treasu
rers oics has been appointed Secretary of the North
Carolina Railroad company.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17
ROLL OF THE "SHADY GROVE RAN
GERS, OLE LINCOLN COUNTY.

John Hill, Captain; II W Alternately LIST Lieut., C
J Hammarskold I'd do, David Rhodes Sd 10. r Ms
bet Orderly Serg't, F Hoover I'd Sergt John T Sta
my Sd do, Geo Cauble 4h do, Danl Wise 5Ih do. or
Ensign. L Hevner lst Corporal W Childers I'd
do, John H Eaker Sd do, James H Hill 4th do.
PRIvATEs-Thomas Alternately, Vincent Avery, "
Armstrong, VIM Blackburn, Bass VIM Bass,
Noah Carpenter D Carpenter, Turner Cody, iender
Cody, " Childers, Wiley Chlders Jno Costner,
Jesse Eaker W Edmon, Michael Gilmore, VIM Emore
Geo F Fubright, Monroe Finger, Grice, Danl
Gilbert, Joseph II Huss, VI Hevner, Lawson Houser,
Emanuel Houser, Alexander Helms Able Hartzog,
Geo Hedgpeth, Hawey, 0 Harddison, Peter
Huett, Malch Hovis, John Jonas, James Keever, Geo
P Keever. Henry Kesiier, A Leatherman, John Lee
masters David Langerfelt. Martin, Joab Moore,
H Mauney, Robt Price, Daniel Perkins, Elisha
Perkins, L Perkins, Lemuel Pendleton, Porter,
Washington Queen, Joseph Queen, Bunny Queen, Alex.
Richards, Moses Richey, Pearson She'll c She'll
Philip A Shell, John a Sheriff. Jacob Sane Daniel
Sane, Thos Taylor D N Taylor Samuel Talent
David Milestone, Mark Wthers Robt Williams, Alex
Wilson, Lawson Wise, John Yoder.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17

DURATION OF THE WAR.-Wm. II. Seward, Lincoln's
Secretary of State, paid visit to his home Auburn
n. Y, recently and made speech, in which he said
You will ask, tell when the will erd? 1t may
terminate next month, year That depends
upon you. If you are brave if you loyal, if you
noble, the will soon be brought a successful
issue If you have the strength is for YOU compel
peace. The United States possesses 10000 600 free
citizens the disloyal States 100000. If You
equally as brave, devoted to the cause of your
country they to their cause, the soon
terminate; but they the strongesthen the dura
ton of the is indeed, uncertainty. 1t amounts
to just this, appeal has been made 10y the minority
from the verdict of the majority the ballo-box
the lannon's mouth if the majority submit, it is
only because they less true brave aud courageous
The will not end until the Yankees tho
roughly thrashed. 1t will not take long do that if
the Southern people will remain united and pull all
together and their entire strength against
their enemies.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17
Sept 10, 1861
TAX NOTICE.

Delinquent taxpayers in the town of Charlotte are
hereby notified that they must pay within the next
days. This notice is final the money must be collect
ed. NJ. w. Robson,
Sept 10, 1861 4t Town Marshal.