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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02
YEARLY COST OF THE WAR.

The New York Journal of Commerce is engag-
| ed in "cQunting the cost" of the war per year.
l: assumes there will be while the lasts, in the
pay of the United States, over and above its reg
ular army and navy establishments, no less than
2I5 900 soldiers aud Is 900 sailors With these
data basis of calculation, it figures out the
proximate yearly cost of the campaign IS follows:
The annual gay of an infantry regiment of 7S0
men, from the Colonel down to the drummer boys,
including officers rations, which commuted for
in monsy, is Sl4S,000; at which, in round
numbers, will estimate it. In the dragoon
vice, to which portion of the increased regular
army will be assigned, the privates' pay is 81
month more than in the infantry; but of that small
difference we will make counts. Multiplying
the number of regiments in the increased army
(275) by the annual pay of one, and we find for
salaries alone, the item Of $40, 700 900 a year.
The annual ay of Is 900 seamen, at Sl2 month,
is 81, ,592 ,000-makng the total for both branch.
es of the increased service s43, ,292 900.
Volunteers having been placed on the same foot
ing as to clothing, as the regular army, we learn
from the table of articles and standard prices pub
lished in this paper several days ago, that each
infantry private entitled to S32 worth Of cloth
ing yearly. The cost for the first year alone il
much higher than that, but proceed upon the
suppositiun that the soldiers to be under pay
at least "three years"-ths minimum term fixed
by the President in his second levy. Leaving out
the officers, who furnish their own uniforms, We
find that the yearly cost of clothing our soldiers
in this war will be 100000. For guns, KNAPP
sacks, and armament complete, a moderate esti-
mate would be $40 for tho war, making .
total outlay on those accounts of So, $4,000.
The lowest average cost Of raons for army
and navy, during the war, will be 20 cents day.
Circumstances may make it far above that; but
even at that low figure, the yearly board Of extra
soldiers and sailors will be Sl5730,000. In this
calculation officers rations not counted, as they
are included in the item of salaries.
The cost of transporting troops by land ard BY
sea- of charterng steam boats to assist in the block
ade, of providing coal and other necessaries, can
not be safely estimated, but it is safe to put it at
81 100000 month, or Sl2 100000 year.
Omtting from our estimate the probable cost OF
medicines and hospital attendance, ambulances,
baggage wagons, ammunition for cannon and rifles
"A large itcm-and all The other incidental ex-
penses, which can only be guessed at, We foot up
the yearly totals follows:
Pay of 2l5.OOO soldiers, s4o,7OoOOO
DO $4,000 sailors, 2592,000
Soldiers clothing, 6,l6O,0O0
Soldiers arms for tho war, 3.850,O00
Ratons for soldiers and sailors, l5,730,000
Transportation aud extra naval service
for blockade, 100000
Items omitted, contingent, includ-
ing pickings and stealings commis-
sions, &C., 100000
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02
Dissolution.

The firm of FULLINGS SPRINGS l. co. was dis
solved by limitation on the LIST January 1861.
The business will be continued under the name and
style of FCLLlNGS SPRINGS, and they hcpe, by
integrity and strict attention business to merit the
patronage heretofore berally bestowed by their
numerous friends and customers
The present financial crisis and the uncertainty of
business, for the future compel shorten time
OF credit from twelve to six months to prompt laying
customers--nOne others need ask il.
All persons indebted to the old firm of Fullings,
Springs Co, must come forward and make immediate
settlement, as 1t is absolutely necessary that the bus
be speedily closed up. "A word the wise is suf-
clent." Jan Is, 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02
state Of N. Ca,olima, mccklcmburs Co

Court Of Pleas ami Quarter SeSsions-1pr Term. 1861
jefferson Berryhil and others, Thomas 2. Berry
hill and others.
Derisarit uel. non.
y appearing to the satisfaction Of the Court that the
defendants in this case Thos Berryh and wife Gym
thia NJ, John Todd Shadrick Lcntile and wife Mary,
David Emberson and wife Adaline, James Emherson
and wife Esther and the heirs law of Susan Baker
dec d. residents of North Carolina but reside
beyond the limits thereof; it is therefore ordered by
said Court that publication be made in the Western
Democrat newspaper published in the town of Char
lotte in said county in conformity to law notifying said
defendants be and appear before the Justices of
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions the Court
to be held said county the Court House in Char
Iotfe, the first Monday in July next then and there
proceedings III this case and to make themselves
parties said issue if they shall think proper do
Witness w. X Reid, Clerk of our said Court at Office
the 4rh Monday Of April 1861, and the S5th year Of
American independence.
G5-6t ". K. REID, Clerk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02

DEEP RIVER CoAL.-We are glad to learn that
the Egypt shaft, under the management of VIM.
McClane, Esq, has been completely reftted, with
proper ventiluting fixtures, and will be ready to
commence mining this day, at the of from
fifty to two hundred tons day, according to the
demand.
a coal dealer from Charleston has gone to the
mine, desirous to make arrangements for ten or
fifteen thousand tons of coal to be transported two
miles by wagon, then to this place by the Western
railroad, and hence by boat to Wilmington, and by
the Wilmington and Manchester and Northeastern
roads.
We hope some means will be devised to extend
the railroad further into the coal and iron region,
and to develop the minerals abounding there
Fayetteville OGsercer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02
ApIrr.kr GENERALS OrrlcE. !

General Order No. j. Raleigh, April 20. 1861. !
The Volunteer Forces of the State not already ordered
into active service commanded TO hold themselves
in readiness TO march hours notice. The officers
are required send the Adjutant Generals office
roll Of the members of the companies. ! AN directed
hy th. Governor 10 call for the enrolment of thirty
Thousand volunteers. O-ganize-send in the rolls
Commissions and will be furnished. Be in readi-
ness to march days notice; drill by day and by
night; let the citizens equip their men some OF yonT
brohers are now in the field The State has
be proud of tile prompness with which they rallied
to the call Of Your Governor
The decree for snbjugation has gone forth; the
time of our trial has come the blow will soon fall
must meet with the whole energies Of the State We
must show to the world that North Carolina will main
tain her rights at all hazards.
Bv order of the Commander in-Chef.
J. +. HOKE, Adjt General.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02
NOTICE..

Taken up and committed to the Jail of Mecklenbarg
county on the sth car of September, 1860, Negro
boy about 30 years Of age, (black about feet
or inches high lie says his name is JIM, and that
he belongs John Worthy of Castor county: that his
master moved Texas early last Spring, at which
time he away from him. Jim appears very dull:
can scarcely communicate anything about his master
or home with any intelligence. He has scar on his
right fore finger. made hy cutting knife The owner
s requested forward, prove property, pay ex
penses and take S"d boy away, otherwise he will be
disposed of according to law.
0rt Q 1850 If W w GRIER Sheriff
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02
FROM PENSACOLA.

gentleman writing from Pensacola, Fla, in
the neighborhood OF Fort Pickens, says:
"Fort Pickens and the immense works by which
it is surrounded particular objects of interest
People from the most distant parts of the State,
from Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, and even
Virginia, come by every train and return with all
sorts ofspeculations. They ALL of course, feel very
bad that the bonbardnent did not take place
while they were there to see Il, but then the con-
6dence gained from personal observation, that 1--WE
can take the place when please" somewhat
mollIhes their feeling.
The stafu quo at Pensacola will be preserved
for the present.; but how long will probably de-
pend on the movements Of the enemy. And this
is doubtless wise. We lose nothing by delay, and
may gain much We are daily strengthening our
batteries and position; brave citizen soldiers
are every day becoming better disciplined aud
better prepared, though always ready. In the
meantime We employ and keep in check outside
of the most effective ships of the U. S. Navy and
several large transports. They cannot be better
employed for us at a cheaper rate
On the other hand the enemy gain no advantage
by our delay. They already find great difficulty
in procuring provisions, water, &c. Santa Rosa is
barren, desoate, sun burnt island of sand Moth
ing bet bracksh water is found thereon, and
scarcely thing that man or beast can eat. The
health Of the men in the Fort is already seriously
aHccleu, anu IL "ouid NOT be surprising II the
works outside the fort had ultimately to be aban-
doncd. We have it in our hands, holding, as We
do, the destiny of the place. to take any advantage
of the false movements or dispersion of the feet
Providence certainly favored us at Charleston, and
should storm at Pensacola as there, pre-
venting the participation of this formidable fleet of
vessels in the fight, we may take Pckens without
the loss of single man. Should the blessing of
Heaven so favor us, we should also save millions
Of valuable property, the Navy Yard, village of
Warrington, and perhaps the principal forts them
selves. Without the cooperation of the feet,
Pickcns would have enough to do to take care of
itself and the shot and shell from five miles of
batteries would soon make that, like Sumter, un-
tenable. These the opinions | have formed
from personal observation.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02
For the Hestern Democrat.
DIXIE AND.-IMPRoyIp WORD

DIXIE LAND.-IApRovED WORDS.
| wish l was in de land of cotton,
Old times dar not forgottcn-
Look away-look away-look away-Dixie
In Dixie land whar was born in,
Early on frosty mornn--
Look away--look away-look away-Dixie
CHoRUs-Den I wish I wac in Dixie,
Hoorah-hoorah-
In Dixie land I'll take my stand
To lib and die in Dixie
Away-away-away down South in Dixie.
Away-away-away down South in Dixie.
Old Missus married Johny Palmer
Den moved away to Alabamer-
Look awsy-lOok away-look away-Dixie
And when he put his arm around her,
1t felt just like a forty.pounder-
Look away-look away-look away-Dixie
land.
CHoRUs-Den I wish was, &c.
Now dar's de place for Ingen batter,
Which makes you fat and den some fatter-
Look away-look away-look away-Dixie
Dey feed you we'll on rice and bacon,
Which keeps you sound and free from shoktn'
Looh a"aJ-4ook a"ay-iook a"ay-Ol1le
land.
CHoRUs-Den I wish i was, &C..
Now sugar grows in Lusyancr,
1t makes you sweet in ebcry manner
Look away-look away-look away-Dixie
land
And dis, you know, must be dc reason,
De gals sweet and look so pleasin'
Look away-loOk away-loOk away-Dxie
land
CHORUs--Den | wish was, &c.
Now if you wish to dribc away sorrow,
Come sirg wild me dis song omorrow--
Look away-look away--look away-Dixie
land
I'm sick of Aunty Slabery rabble,
To Dixie land I'm bound to trable-
Look away-look away-look away-Dixie
land
CHoRUs-Den l wish was, &c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02

THE GooD News FROM CHERoKEE.-We have
patiently waited for a correct account of the mill.
tary proceedings Of Cherokee and with heartfelt
pleasure we now announce that Capt Geo. W..
Hayes, with whom to will is to accomplish, has
Casarly Company numbering some 100. This
has been accomplished by the unconquerable de-
termination of Capt Hayes lie came home from
the adjournment of the Legislature, aud by attend
ing the company musters Of all the companies in
the county, speaking almost every day and almost
entirely negIecting his own private business, now
has fine, large company at the service OF the
Stato. All honor to Geo. W. Hayes
Capt Francis also has a company Of infantry
ready to march at hours notice. We learn that
there are over hundred volunteers in Cherokee
who are not yet organized. They too will soon be
ready for service and then exultingly say
that Jackson, Macon and Cherokee, though small
and insignificant in the eyes of many, have turned
out nearly 1000 men in defence Of the righteous
cause in which the South is enGaged-Franki'"
IN e. Carotinidn.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02

CApT1vATE THEM-The Lincolnites are very
fond of talking about hanging the rebels" Two
can play at that game. We ought to have Mr..
Major Robert Anderson, and Mr.. Captain Double
day, and all the other pet birds from Sumter, so
that if hair of ore Of the humblest soldiers was
touched contrary to the usaees of civilized warfare
we could hang Messrs Anderson & Company. By
early attention to LAYING in stock of birds 10 serve
as food for hemp, We soon make these people
haul in their horns
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02

SENSIBLE VIEws.-The ChsrlGtsville CORES
pondent of the Charleston Courier, who met Gov.
Wise on his way to the West says he was struck
with an observation made by that gentleman up
on the best mode Of dealing with uudisciplined
volunteers, yet skilled as marksmen, such As he
will have chiefly to rely on in his operations. He
aid great mischief would result from making them
believe they could do nothing without drill, when
there was no time to drill them thoroughly. He
desired to just get them organized TO prevent
confusion, and then he would tell them he wanted
them always to 20 where he told them TO, and stand
fast till they we're bidden to move, and that is
would make very little difference whether they
could shoulder arms according TO rule, provided
they coaId shoot at man and hit him. With
few disciplined soldiers to support them, he will
make these mountain men fght TO some purpose.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02

ARR1vAL.-Col Adler, who led regiment un-
der Garibaldi in Italy last year. has arrived in
Richmond, for the purpose Of Offering his services
to the Confederate Government. Strong efforts
were made to induce him to enter the army at the
North but he preferred to fight for free people,
and has, therefore, after encounterng various diff
fcuties succeeded in reaching Virginia. He ex-
hibits scars received in battle under his distin-
guished chief in Europe and is ready now to de-
fend people who are here engaged in struggle
for independence. His interview with Gems Beau
regard, Bonham, and others, in the neighborhood
Of Manassas, represented to have been highly
gratifying.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02
ApJuTAST GEHERAL's OFFICE, /
General Order No. g

Hereafter all Provisions passing through this city,
intended for any Depot of the bounds OF the State
will he stopped here for the supply of the troops con-
centrated at this point The market price will be al
lowed for the Provisions stopped. Forwarding and
receiving Agents the Railroad Depot will paT strict
attention to the execution of this order.
By order of the Governor, J.F. HOKE, Adjt Gen
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02
State of North Carolina.
HEAD-QuAR7ERs, ADJu7ANr GEsL's

HEAD-QuARTERs, ADJUTANT GEsL's OFFICE /
Gtneral Order No. II Raleigh, April %, 1861.
All Communications for the Governor in reference to
Military matters-such applications for commissions,
tender services of companies &c, acquisitions for
arms ammunition &c, and for information apperta in
ing the military organizations called into service
will be directed the Adjutant General in this city.
By order of Gov. Ellis, J. +. HOkE, Ad!t Genl
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02

CHARLOTTE,

CHARLOTTE, \. c.,
MI INFORM the public generally and the citizens OF
ptshpnrg particularly, that he has resumed the
-'Hce OF DENTISTRY and may be found AT his old
SII lie Is prepared Artificial Teeth on Gold.
- Suicanite, the Cheoplasric process, as
II1'S may desire. and fill Teeth with Cold Tin,
nagam or Os Artificial
also prepared to perform any operation belong
81 W dentistry, and need say that he will be pleas
~ " walt upon any of his old friends or new frieuds-
'OS may take that for granted
teeruArg s 1851 In
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North Carolina
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,

This Company, the oldest and most reliable in the
State, insuFes white persons for of years or
during continuance of life moderate terms Slaves
insured for FIVE years, for two-thrds of their
market value For insurance apply to
THOS. W. DEWEY, Agt
Jan 8, 1851 ly at Branch Bank n c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02
FARMERS, LOCK OUT!
Money, Time and Timber Saved.

have the right to sell VANDEMAKKS PORTABLE
FENCE, made without posts, in the counties of Ala
nance, Randolph. Rockingham. Davidson. Rowan, Ca
barrus and Mecklenburg CHEArNEss, durability, and
convenience its chief advantages. We recommend
the fence saw-u::il owners, and all who
fences to make. We will sell Farm County Rights.
circular, stating cost plan of building &c,
to any address application to
JNO J. WHITE,
Mebanesve, Alamance CO., y. C.
March 26th. 3m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02

A FLAG FOR THE FIRST REGIMENT.-The
ladies Of this place engaged in getting up
Flag such may be worthy of the acceptance of
the glorious First Regiment of North Carolina
Volunteers. The funds have been provided, and
the flag will soon be made up by the ladies them
selves-Fuv Observer
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02
100000
Sl3l,O32,O00
Total,

Then add s50,O0O,Oo0 for the ordinary expenses
of Government, and we have total of Sl8l ,032,-
900 per annuui. Cali it S2000000 600, and we
shall probably be pretty the mark This 10
more than half million a day. Some have
estimated our total expenses at million a day;
but this, we are inclined to think, is exaggera-
tion.
Yet large as the present outlay must necessarily
be, it is more likely to be increased than dimin-
ished, from year to year, so long the war lasts
There will soon be large body of men unavaila-
BILE; such the disabled, the sick and the lazy,
who must be provided for at a cost quite equal to
that required for troops in our active service. In
the present condition Of the revenue the necessity
seems inevitable Of creating large public debt, to
be discharged by the next succeeding generations.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02

PUTTING DOWN THE BRAKEs.-Thc President
Of the Virginia and Tennessee Railroad gives
notice that under circumstances will the interest
on the company's bonds, held in New York, be
paid. This is the way to put down the brakes on
the Yankees,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02

THE STAY LAw.-We see it stated that Mr.
Biggs, in some remarks made in Convention few
days ago. said that the Supreme Court of North
Carolina now in session has pronounced the Stay
Law Of the last Legislature unconstitutional.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02

CINcINNArI.-The Gazette (blask republican }
gives gloomy account of things in that city,
winding up as follows:
- 1t is no uncommon occurrence to hear mer-
chant pork packer or general business say. he
would willingly give $4,000 to $4,000 to lie
placed j1st where he was before the commence
ment of the civil war"
There is an appeal in the Cincinnati News. of a
late issue, addressed to the City Council, calling
upon them to adopt for the relief of their
starving population, and expressing the astonish-
ment of the editors that the people have been able,
under all the distresses, to avoid breaking out in
violent measures to obtain bread for their starving
families.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02
Agricultural Implements of all kinds


Straw Cutters Corn Shelters. PIows, Hoes Shovels,
Spades Forks Axes, Picks. Mattocks, Grubhng Hoes,
Trace Chains, Wagon Chains, Log Chains Pruning
and Hedge Shears, Pruning and budding Knives, gar
den Hoes and E2akeS with handles Grain Cradles grain
grass aud brier Scythes, Bush Hooks, Wagon boxes:
Hollow such pots, and lids, skillits sp
derS, pans and kettles, Caudrons from 20 l2O
gallons each Iron and brass Preserving Kettles, Sheep
Shears, &c, at TAYLOR'S Hardware Depot, opposite
the Mansion House.
Tin and Japanned Ware,
large assortment; Block Tin, Block Zinc Tin Plate
Babbit metal &c.
Stoves, the largest Stock. of all sizes, at
TAYLORS Hardware, Stove and
Tin Depot, opposite Mansion House
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02

CAMP JoKEs--It is said that Gen. Magrudcr,
in command at Yorktown, is not member Of the
temperance society, and the boys, who some
times rather dry, have no, failed to discover that
fact and perhaps to speak pretty freely of it some
times. Among these was private Winshp Sted-
man of this town. On the day after Stedman had
performed an act of great gallantry in the scout
ing party from Bethel Church, he was confounded
at a peremptory order to appear before the Gen.
eral, enforced by section of soldiers. He was
unable to decide whether he was to be shot or
reprimanded, till he reached the Generals tent
and was sternly addressed thus 4" Private Sted-
man, ] understand that you have said that old
Magruder drinks all the liquor in Yorktown, and
wont let you have drop You shall say so no
longer, sir. Walk in and take drink. COM
mend you for your bravery,-Fay. Obsrrver.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02

VIRGINIA RAILRoADs.-It may interest our
readers to keep the following for reference:
The railroads running into Alexandria are the
Orange and Alexandria Road, which connects
with Richmond, Lyrchburg, and so on through
the entire South the Manassas Gap Road ; the
Alexandra, Loudon and Hampshire Road and the
Washington Road. Manassas Gap is the junction
of the railroads leading to Harper's Ferry Aqua
Creek and Richmond The following table shows
the distances from Alexandria to some of the prin-
cipal stations: Springfield 8; Fairfax Court House,
IA; Union Mills, %; Manassas Gap, 27; Bristol,
81; Catcts. 49, Warrington Junction, Al; Beale-
ton, Al Rappahannock, 81; Brandy, Sc; Culpeper
Court House, G2; Mitchell's 50; Rapidann, "a;
Orange Court House, 80; Madison, 81 Gordons-
vile, So; Charlottesville. 100; North Garden,
l20; Covesville, l25; Rockfsh 1873; Lovings'on,
l4O; Arlington, l45; New Glasgow, 1872; Amherst
Court House, l5S McIver's, l64; Lynchburg, III.
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BEEF CATTLE AND SHEEP
WANTED.

The subscriber desires to purchase Beef Cattle and
Sheep. in condition for butchering. The highest
ket price will be paid.
W 4. COOK
May %, 1861 If Town Butcher.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02
Charlotte s. =. &. Railroad.
SITUATION WANTED

~ IN AON w N y led
- conductor on some Railroad Train or as Agent at
''a' Depot, or as Mail Agent.
tesumou'ais Of moral character. Southern principles
80 close attention TO business, can be given.
Address L. A. HELMS,
Winchester, Union CO., y. c.
'AN' 3, 1861. 3m-p3
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-02
Carpenters Tools.
BlaCksmith's Tools.

Such Bellows Anvs, Vices, hand and slide Ham
mers ButtresSes FarrerS Knives Screw plates Stocks
and dies. BlacksmithS Pncers and Tongs Rasr and
Files of every kind, Cut horseshoe and cnch Nails,
Borax Iron of all sizes, both of northern and country
manufacture; cast, plow, blister and spring Stee &C.,
for sale very cheap at
TAYLOR'S, opposite the Mansion House: