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The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1861-06-20

Not many miles from Boston two sis
ters, by the name Of Pepper, are employ
ed in the same establishment. One of
them has red hair, and goes by the name
of Red Pepper" while her sister with
black hair, is known as ''Black Pepper" !"
A male relative is also employed in the
same place, and is called pepper and
Salt" his hair fairly representing that
mixture.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1861-06-20

The reign of terror in Virginia is ter
ribie. Every man not in the ranks is.
looked upon as spy or traitor. Many
Northerners as well as Union men have
been compelled to take up arms in de.
fence of the rebellion. These men will
not fight and we may rest assured that
when the opportunityis offered they will
desert the rebels.
The Charleston Mercury calls the Yam
kee troops now threatening the South
"tin peddlers" 1t is true the Yankees
have generally, in their visits South,
peddled tin, but we guess they mean to
peddIe lead this time.
The Free Press, of Burlington, Yer,
mont, says that john G.. SAKE, of that
city, has purchased handsome residence
on Capitol Hill, in Albany, and is about
to remove his family and household goods
thither.
A sailor who had been boasting of the
numerous foreign places he had seen, was
asked if he had ever seen Louisiana NO
said Jack, "what country docs she live
in?"
Nearly all the bees in the south of
England have died this year. A person
in the New Forest who had lao hives has
los: every bee.
Tobacco-chewing men and snuff taking
women should never be permitted TO kiss
anybody but each other.
The Potter journal. [volume] (Coudersport, Pa.) 1857-1872, 1861-06-20
God save Our Noble Union.


It came to US through darkness,
1t came to us through blood
1t shone ont like the "Promisa
OF God upon the food.
a beacon it has served us
With true, unerring fame,
And cast blaze of glory
Upon our nations name.
God save our noble Union!
Twas left us by our fathers,
Whose souls of priceless worth
The uoblest types of manhood
That ever walked the Garth,
'Twas bought with feakful struggles,
BY sacrifice sublime,
And stands q proud memento
For ali the coming time.
God save our noble Union
Our land, q waste of nature,
Where beast and savage strayed,
Its wealth CT lakes and rivers,
Unlocked by keys of trade.
Then, sun-like, rose the UNION
A terror to our foes
And loi this ",wGste of nature"
Now "blossonls as rose"
God save our noble Union
Where earth lay hid for ages
In deep, primeval gloom,
Behold bouadless garden
A continent in bloom.
With iron bands OF railroads,
Electric tongues of wire,
And energies within us
Which time shall never tire.
God save cur notle Union
But now upon our Heaven
Are signs of coming storms,
Ard fierce, unholy passions
Unfold their hideous forms.
The bravest hearts among US
Are filled with doubt and fear,
While sounds of t1orrid discoFd
Arc grating Oh our ear.
God save our noble Union
The hallowed flag that bore US
So proudly through ti2e wars,
is there a hand wopld sever
It's siSterhood of stars
Great God car we so blindly
Cast all Thy gifts away?
Or .t5robs there in this nation
One heart that would not pray
God save our noble Unionl
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

On the 24h ult-, at the residence of her father on
Clear Creek, Meckienburg county, Miss Cynthia
Pharr, aged "a years, second daughter of Rev. II.
and A. d. Phnrr. Her life, sickness and death evinced
the triumph of faith, patience and christian hope.
In Salisbury, the LIST instant, Mrs Elizabeth X.
Myers, wife Of Mr Ezekiel Myers, aged 35 years
At Garysburg. on the 2stA alt, Mr. David G. Long.
a volunteer in the Monroe Light Infantry from Union
county, aged 81 years. He was son Of Geo Long.
In Gasten county, the goth uit, John Franklin
son of David A. and Lodema Jenkins, aged 10 month.
In Lancaster District the 26th ut, Mrs Rebeccn
K, wife of Capt Jas Ingraim, aged SO years
In Yorkville, the LIST inst, Mrs Martha L. White
sides, wife off Whtesdes, aged 25 years.
In York District, the goth utt, Mrs C. Louisa Gar
rison. aged 35 years
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09
SUPREME COURT--oPINIoNs.

By PEARSON, c. J.--ln Jones V. Gerock. in equity,
from Jones' directing decree for plaintiff In Yates
Coied, in equity from Martin decree for defendant.
legatee entitled to interest. In Marlborough v. Var
BOROUGH in equity franklin declaring that there
is in the decretal order. In Brown " Smith,
from Orange, directing venire de move.
BY BATTLE, jim Motif V. Burgess, from Randolph,
affirming the Judgment. In Poole v. N G. R. r. Co.,
from Wake, affirming the Judgment In Wootcn v.
Wood, in equity from Lenoir In State Pearce from
Craven directing decree for the State In Ballautyne
" Turner, in equity, from Wake
BY MANLY J.In Jones Y. Edwards, frem Greene,
affirming the Judgment In Griffin V. Foster, from
Martin, affirming the Judgment In Lloyd Slade, in
equity from Edgecombe In Adams V. JONES' in equity,
from Wake directing account. In Martin " Cook,
from Wilkes, demurrer sustained, and bill dismissed
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09
NORTHERN CONGRESS.

WASHINGTON, July 5.-The Senate organized.
Etheridge of Tennessee. elected clerk. Messrs
Powell and Breckenridge ofKentucky, Polk of Missou-
RI Johnston of Tennessee and Pearce of Maryland,
in their The credentials of Messrs Lace Pome-
roy and Dr. Ewing were presented for the long term
from Kansas
Wilson of Massachusetts, will introduce a bill to-
morrow, confirming the acts the President. Notice
also given of the introduction of bills TO employ
volunteers for enforcing laws for the increase of the
military establishment; for the better organization of
the military to promote the efficiency and organization
of the volunteer militia force called the United States
National Guard.
Dickens (the old Secretary resigned the Secretary
ship of the Senate. Etherdge nominated by Mall
Tory of Kentucky.
III the House of Representatives. $50 members
Swered Hickman nominated Blair of No. for Speak
err, and else nominated Grow of Penn. On
the first ballot, there choice, and Blair with
drew. On the second ballot, Grow received SO, Blair
IL, Crttenden II.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

observation-disclosures Erwin, ESQ. the Sena
tor from the Buncombe District, publishes letter
stating that he has gned his seat in the Senate
lie takes occasion to attack Gov. Ellis and Adit.
Oenl. Hoke for the manner in which thew have
discharged their duties. The papers opposed to
the State Administration are giving prominence to
Mr. Erwlns epistle for the purpose, we suppose, of
damaging Gov. Ellis and Gen Hoke in the estiua-
ton of the people of the State 1t is an easy
matter to complain and find fault. but we doubt
very much whether those who are indulgiue in
this pastlme could conduct affairs any better than
they have been. Mr. Erwin did all he could to
place Gen. Hoke in the position he occupies, but
because he and Gov. Ellis did not act exactly as
he wanted them to do, he attempts to ridieule
them. Gov. Ellis and Gen. Hoke have not of
course, been so fortunate as to do everything pre-
clsely right and please everybody but we have no
evidence that Nj Erwin and others who are COM
planning could have done better
UNION CoUNTY.-The County Court of Union
was in session last week. Mr. j. E. Irby was
elected Clerk by the Magistrates, in place of Mr.
Hough, deceased.
The people of the county appear to be good
deal excited in consequence of the killing of Mr.
Hough by pistol shot from the hands of James
Richards but we have no doubt after the real cir
cumstances are known, all violent feeling about the
unfortunate occurrence will subside The state
ment last week, that Richards was arraigned be-
fore the intendant MIR Hayden just before Hough
was shot, was erroneous, and it does not appear in
evidence that Richards had any spite against IIough
or Hayden; he never had any difficulty with either
of them-an it is believed by those fully acquaint-
ed with the evidence, that the shooting of Hough
was purely accidental, although Richards is much
blamed for carelcssly handling loaded pistol.
We make this statement as matter of Justice to
all the parties.
On Tuesday last attempt was made to raise a
mob for the purpose of hanging Richards, but it
seems it was by few persons unacquainted with
the particulars of the occurrence. Sheriff Austin
Immediately arrested the rngeaders and prompt
y suppressed any disturbance of the peace, in
which he was fully sustained by large number of
citizens present. Squire Covirgton, Thos S.
Ashe, Esq, and the Sheriff addressed the people,
opposing mob law and calling upon all good citi-
to assist in maintaining the laws of the State
And we are gratfed to say that on this occasion
the citizens Of Union showed determination to
sustain the authorities and put down mobs.
Richards was carried before Judge Dick on
Friday last, habeas corpus writ and admitted
to bail in the sum of $1,000, which he gave. He
was, however, held in custody on a writ FOR DANA
ges at the suit of Mrs Hough. AS soon as he
gives bail in this case We suppose he will be re-
leased
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09
MARRIED..

In Union county, the goth ult, by j. W Price,
Dir B. McInnis to Miss Martha S., daughter ofJoscph
Adams.
to Miss =. &. Glenn.
In Salisbury: on the I'd inst, by Rev. j. RUMBLE, NJ,
s. ii. Wiley to Miss Miriam, daughter of VIM Murdoci
On the Goth ult, Henry w. Miller, Jr, of Raleigh,
Miss Lizzie D., daughter of Maj. William F. Collius
Granrille county.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09
Charlotte Market, July 8, 1861.

But very little was done in the way Of trade the past
week. White Wheat is worth about go cents, Red 80
Corn e5 to 81 cents. Flour, 81 SO for extra
and 81 % for saperfne. Bacon 3l to ID hog round.
COLUMBIA, July 6.--Flour So to So rs per sack;
Corn 81 20; Bacon Is to 10 hog round. No sales of
cotton, oats peas.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

MORE HELp.-The New Orleans "Delta" of
Tuesday, states as fact a report which we had
previously heard that the celebrated Jack Hayes,
with party of picked men, on his way from
California to the Confederate States. Col Crit
tenden has resigned his command in New Mexico,
and will fight for his own native land lie is
son of the Hon. J. J. Crittenden.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

A FOREIGN PATRIoT-The papers report that
Prince Camille Polignac, distinguished citizen
and soldier Of France, has arrived in Richmond
and offered his services in the cause of the South
Like Lafayette, he is said to be man of wealth
and great military experience.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09
Charlotte Female Institute,
Gharlofka. N q

The exercises Of this School will be resumed on the
18th of September. full corps OF Instructors 10 all
the branches of liberal education has been employ
for the ensuing session.
The Musical Department will be under the direction
of Prof. 4. i. Hunt and Hiss H. II. Hammarskold
graduate of the Academy Of Music, Stockholm. The
department Of Drawing, Painting and Modern Ian
guages will be under Prof. VIM. r. DeHaas The Prn-
cpal considers himself fortunate in having secured the
services of such able and experienced Teachers in the
ornamental branches.
Terms:
Board and Tuition, including every expense, $s5 90
Tuition for day Scholars, $l2, SIC and $ls 90
For catalogue, address
REV. r. BURWELL,
July 8, 1851 Pm Charlotte, n. c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

STATE BONDS.-1he Fayetteville Observer,
.,oalipg of the action of the State Convention,
says:
"A proposition to forbid the payment of interest
~, State bonds held at the North was, we regret
~ say. left without final action. If the State
Treasurer has any discretion in the matter he
should exercise it by refusing to pay interest in
any such case"
The Observer is right, but we regret to learn
that the Treasurer is in favor of paying the inter-
est fearing that the credit of the State would be
seriously injured by refusal to do So We have
heard it urged as reason why the State should
continue to pay the interest on bonds held at the
North, (bv gentleman who said that the matter
was thoroughly investigated that Northern Banks
were paying dividends to southern stockholders,
and that no northern State corporation had re-
undated a southern debt. We don't know how
thu. is. but we do know that individuals at the
North have refused to pay their debts. A large
amount of North Carolina bonds are held by Lin
coin Government in trust for some Indian tribes
they should not be paid, for we have no idea
that Lincoln will use the money for the benefit Of
the Indians He will use it to carry on the war
We are opposed to reputation, but the interest
might be withheld from northern holders until
the war is ended
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

CRUEI.-A letter was received at the Post-ofics
in Washington recently addressed as follows:
For Hon. Jefferson Davis, President Of the
Southern Confederacy. Care of Gen. Scott, that
good old soldier who is requested to retain it until
Gen. Davis calls for it ia person.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

The annual meeting of the Stockholders Of the
North Carolina Rail Road will be held at Salisbury
on Thursday, July 18th. 1t is understood that
Mr. Fisher the President Of the Road, will decline
a reelection, he having enlisted for the war. His
place will be hard to fill
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

THE LUTHERAN CHURCH IN NORTH CAROLINA.
We have received copy of the Minutes of the
Lutheran Synod of North Carolina convened in
Wilmington on the ID of May, 1861 From it
we learn that there are thirty-nine Congregations
in the State and 4 O83 members
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

RIGHT The Secretary of War, Dir Walker,
has addressed letter through the Richmond
papers, to newspaper correspondents requesting
them to be careful of the intelligence they COM
uruncate to the public from the different military
CAMPS. He says the strength or weakness of GER
tain points, movements of forces, should not
be made public, as it would afford our enemies
information which they can get il no other way.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

RE1URSING-The Regiment commanded by Col
Gregg has been paid off and the members are returning
home from Virgniu the time for which they enlisted
having expired 1t is to be regretted that they did not
get chance at the enemy before returning
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09
WAR ITEMS.
THE FIGHT NEAR HARRISBURG.

RICHMOND, July 5-The Winchester correspondent of
the Examiner, under date of July says: Last night
large body of the enemy crossed the Potomac some
above and some below Williamsburg, marching six
miles east of Martinsburg Col. Jackson advanced to
meet them. The vanguard eff the enemy consisted of
company of IS men, distributed fifteen in 'front.' thirty
at a distance of 200 yards, forty distance of
quarter of a mile The first fifteen surrendered with
out contest the next thirty fired few shots and then
surrendered of the forty remaining were taken
prisoners, seventeen killed and nineteen wounded. In
the meantime, the main body of the enemy came up.
The battle lasted an hour and a half when the enemy
retlred Col. jackson retired near Martinsburg The
Confederates had eight killed and eleven wounded.
The enemy had seventy killed. ninety wounded, and
nifty taken prisoners"
Passengers from Manassas and the neighborhood of
Winchester report that the Confederates under John
son, repulsed Patterson and Cadwallader's columns
three times with considerable slaughter, and drove
them into Martinsburg. johnson sent word to the
thorities of Aarnsburg the and Guild
rem, he would shell the 1t is believed that
sanguinary fight occurred Thursday night and Friday
morning No statement is given Of the killed. wounded
prisoners either side Martnsbnrg on the Bal
timore and Ohio Railway.
LATER.
RICHMOND, JyLY 6.Passengers from Winchester to-day
with Johnsons and Pattersons forces near Mar,insburg
on Thursday Senator Mason, who left Johnson's camp
day afternoon, at four O'clock says there has been
lighting since Jacksons engagement Monday Tuesday
last p...onno-, ,.,
near Newport News, on Thursday night One hundred and
fifty Lousanans under Lieut.. Col Derusy, were reconno
brisk fire kept for time both sides. Three
Conedera1es killed. including Derusy, and
Morgan Kennedy, of New Orleans TIE number of The
enemy killed aud wounded is yet unknown. Passengers
report heavy firing in the neghborhood of Newport News
yesterday morning
WASHINGTON July 6-Patterson's whole force is Mar
unsburg The Federal picket fired each other to-day
killing en Mcclellan is reported within two days OF Mar
tinsburg Johnston is within three mile OF Martinsburg
with 1000 than Federal forces. general Federal
movement occurs the coming week.
dispatch from Louisville, KY. says that {, 500 men,
from Tennessee, Arkansas and Kentucky, at Yell
vlle for the purpose ofjonng force of 1000 troops
who intend to march the Federals. Every able
bodied in uthern Missouri is enrolling himself
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

CoYrRIBUrIoNs-Capt. T. H. Brem requests
US to acknowledge the receipt by him Of $50 from
A b. Davidson, S25 from Fullings & Springs, and
$50 through the hands of 7. W. Dewey, contribu-
ted for the use of his Artillery Company.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

The Char. & 5, c. Railroad has declared semi
annual dividend of 50 so per share.
The Bank of Fayetteville, and the Bank of
Clarendon at Fayetteville, have each declared a
scmi-annual dividend Of 5 per cent,
The Hilsboro Savings Bank has declared
semi-annual dividend of per cent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09
STATE ARMS.

In accordance with order from Adiu,ant General
J. G. Martin, (Published in ths paper all the Arms
belonging to the State in this county, in possession OF
companies individuals must be delivered to me for
the purpose of having them remodelled
T. II. BREA,
July 0, 1861 Captain of Artillery.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

the 9th of June, a State Convention of the
friends of peace was held which was Immensely
attended by the bone and sinew of the State.
Ex-Governor Temple presided, assisted By thirty
one Vice-Presidents. The first resolution declares
In favor of peace to civil war; and the acknowledge
ment OF, the independence of the Southern Cor
tederacy preferable to the attempt to conquer and
hold them as subjugated provinces. Several other
resolutions offered, denouncing Lincoln, and ex-
pressing grateful thanks to Senators Bayard and
Salisbury, were unanimously and enthusiastically
adopted
On the same day on which the Delaware Con
vention was held, number of Democratic editors
of the State of New York held conference in
New York city. Resolutions were passed deplor-
ing the condition of the country and declaring
that it was caused by the exercise of unconstitu-
tional powers by Lincoln. The third resolution is
as follows:
Resolved, That the Republican party has proved tina
all the pretensions of devotion freedom speech
and free discussion, simply ceaks to conc cal
their real enmy to liberty and the stitutona guar
antees of citizens and that the attempt muzze the
Democratic press by mobs and terrorism to prevent
citizens from expressing their honest opinions calls for
and deserves the sernest condemnation of every true
friend of law, order, liberty and the naenabe rights
of man.
".
q resolution in the House virtually uphoding the
Southern Confederacy, which supported by eight
teen democrats.
STATE 'TRooPs.-Four Regiments Of State
troops are now completed, viz Col. Anderson's
Col. Meares', Col. Tew's and Col. Fishers
The 4th Regiment has eleven companies, as
follows: The Iredell Blues, Captain Simonton
Rowan Rife Guard, Captain McNeely; Davie
Sweepstakes Capt. Kelly; Southern Guard, Capt
Carter; Saltllo Boys, Capt. Andrews; Scotch Ire
land Grays, Capt Wood; Iredell Independent
Grays, Captain Osborne; Pamlico Riaemen, Capt
Marsh; Goldsboro company, Capt Whitaker; Will
son company, Capt Barnes; Rowan Artillery, Capt
Riley. The field officers of this regiment arc,
Geo. B. Anderson, Colonel John A Young, Lieut.
Colonel; Bryant Grimes, Major.
BaT The Fifth Regiment of n c. Volunteers
has arrived at Yorktown. The following are the
field officers and names of companies composing
the Regiment:
Colone1-Robert NJ. McKenny
Lieut.. Colonel-R. R. Ihrie.
Myor-W. F. Green.
/. Harnctt Light Infantry, Capt. Murchison !;
2. Franklin Rifles, capt Perry;
3. Mountain Boys, capt Corbett;
4. Ellis Guards, capt. Love;
5. Monroe Light Infantry, capt. McRae.
6. Northampton Guards, capt. Stancell;
7. Chatham Rifles, capt. Taylor;
s. Confederate Guards, capt. Battle;
9. Rocky Mountain Lit Inftry, capt Hammond
10. Sandy Greek Rough Il Ready's, capt Jackson;
IL. Tar River Guards, capt Perry;
II. Alamance Boys, capt. Stockard.
The regiment numbers 1850 men.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

RAJ. AND CASTOR RAILRoAD.-The annual
meeting of the Stockholders of this Road was
held in Raleigh on the 4th inst. All the old Off
GERS and Directors were reelected, except j B
Bachelor was elected Director in place Of l.
Hinton, declined. A dividend of per cent for
the last six months has been declared
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

u The Magistrates of Mecklenburg
County requested TO meet on Tuesday of County
Court for the purpose of making appropriation for
the relief of families of Volunteers In need.
Inlv
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

81 We are authorized to announc
P. s. WHISNANT as a candidate for the Office
peror Court Clerk for MCcklenburg county, at the .
preaching election. July 2, 1861
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

FEMALE SCHooLs.-It will be by advertisement
that exercises in the Charlotte Female Institute will
be resumed the 18th of September. The Principal,
Rev R. Burwer is we'll known in this State as one
ofthe best instructors, that it unnecessary for
add anything in his praise. He has already engaged
complete corps of assistants.
We also refer TO the advertisement OF the High Point
Female School 1t is located in of the healhest
regions of the State, and Prof Lander the Principal
has no superior instructor and manager.
We glad that there is general disposition
on the part of principals continue their schools and
hope those who have children to educate will patron
iZe them.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

AID THE SoLDIERs.-The ladies of Charlotte have
adopted measures for raising funds purchase CONF
forts and necessares for the soldiers Yorktown.
respectable amount yesterday collected for that
purpose.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

E1y~ The annual meeting of the n C. Life In
surance Company held in Raleigh the lst
The old officers were reelected. The Directors
have declared dividend of twenty per cent, upon
premiums paid during the past year. This
means, We suppose, that 20 per cent will be placed
to the credit of these who are Insured in the
pany.
t w Dewey is the agent for the company in
Charlotte The company pays its losses promptly.
Hon Howell Cobb is organizing Regiment in
Georgia, which he will command, to serve during
the war.
The Virginia convention has expelled, as trail
tors, those northwestern members who aiding
the Washington government.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

x We are authorized to announce
W. K REID as a candidate for reelection TO the
Office of County Court Clerk of Mecklenburg county
Election on the first Thursday in August.
May 7, 1861. te-pd