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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17

VIcroRY OR DEArH-The following are the
concluding paragraphs of the inaugural address of
Gov. Brown, of Georgia. The Gov. but gives ex-
preston to the unalterable determination of each
and all Of us:
Were We disposed to yield, it is now too late to
calculate the cost of submission. He would but
feebly enumerate the results of our subjugation,
who would remind US that is would fasten upon US
the entire expense of the war-load our industry
and that of our posterity for generations to come
with burdens and taxation too grievous to be borne
subject US to military despotism, and compel us
to maintain standing armies quartered among uss,
to insult us with their insolence, while they riveted
more securely the chains of Que bondage-deprlve
us of our self-respect, and break our spirits with
the crushing weight of our degradation
Sooner than submit to this, let the last man IN
the Confederacy die nobly at the point OF the
bayonet, and let our wives and our children, and
all the property We possess, perish together on
one common funeral pile; and let the winds that
pass over our graves and chant our funeral dirgs,
tell to other generations in other cimes, that We
lived freemen, and we died freemen.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17

DIvIDEsD.-The Charlotte & S. G. Railroad has de-
clared seni-annual dividend of 81 per cent. The
Company donated thousand dollars the sufferers
BY fire at Charleston.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17
RECRUITS WANTED.

CAPT. j. M MILLER wants 40 80 men for his
Cavalry Company in service in Virginia
Apply to J. P ALEXANDER
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17

MORE TRooPs.-The Governor of South Carolina has
called for twelve thousand volunteers to assist in
driving the enemy from the coast. They will be re-
ceived for a term not less than twelve months. The
Governor says that unless this call is promptly
sponded to a draft will be executed. We know there
Will be no necessity for draft in South Carolina.
Cannot . few companies be raised in this part of
North Carolina assist neghbors? What is done
let be done quickly.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17
The Standard of Saturday saws ::

RIGHr-One of the amendments to the Constitution
of Virginia, recently adopted, provides as follows
"The judges of the Courts of Appeal and of the Cir
cult Courts shall be appointed by joint vote of the two
Houses of the General Assembly, commissioned by the
Governor and shall hold their offices during good be-
havior until they attain the age of seventy
until removed in the manner prescribed in this COnst
tutior and SHALL at the time, hold no other office,
appointment, or public trust; and the acceptance
thereof by either of them shall yacate his judicial
office"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17

Coop IDEA.-A correspondent of the Greensboro
Patriot, in arguing the improperly of repeating the
Stay Law without passing law to prevent the
sacrifice Of property, says:
"Iayng felt good deal of interest in this matter,
have consulted many of my most discreet and inteli
gent neChhors and have found the first man who
objects to the proposition of repea,g the Stay Law,
provided the Convention will pass ordinance re-
During that all property which may be sold under an
execution deed of trust during the war, Except
such as it may necessary satisfy the current taxes
due from time to time the State and Confederate
Governments) shall first be valued by two or three
frcshOlders under OATH before being offered tor sae
and if the creditor does make the property bring
its full valuation then the property to be released to
the debtor, at the of the creditor"
We would never object to law to prevent the sac
rfce of property provided it tied the creditor as
we'll as the debtor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17
NEGROES FOR HIRE.

Eighteen twenty likely NEGROES for hire pub
licy the first Of January, privately before that
time SAML. J. LOUVRE.
Dec II
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17
High Point Female Seminary,
High Point M. a..

The Spring Session, 1884, will begin JAN Is, With
the corps of teachers that has given such general
satisfaction heretofore The merits of the school, and
the annually w charges for board and tuition
expect q liberal patronage
CHARGES FOR 20 wEEKs.-Board, exclusive Of lights,
$40; Tuition including Latin and French sic to SIS
Piano or Guitar, $40.
TsRMs.-Forty dollars in advance; the remainder at
the close of the session. We furnish books at
prices for cash. stock of stationery exhausted
For further information address
6. LANDER A. n, Principal
Dee 10, 1861 o.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17

RELEASE OF PRIsoEERs-Thirty Souherners arrived
1t Richmond last week from Washington, where they
had been confined. They were released on parole by
the LincOnites
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17

4 NICE PREsENT.-Our friend Austin Cornelius, of
Catawba county, presented with very fine Turkey
last week. We appreciate such presents GER
Hny do Mr. Cornelius kindness to in this aHd other
Instances
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17

KESrUcKY.-The Southern Congress has passed ar
Act admitting the State of Kentucky into the Southern
ConfederacY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17
Peoples Ticket,

In aror Of ioW axes and opposed the subscription 20
the 4Harhc Tim. & o. Railroad
FoR MAYOR,
CAPT W. A. OWENS.
For COMMISSIONERS
Ward No. Is Blair, Ward No. 81 II Carson,
s a Cohen. S W Davis.
Ward No. 2v-A. n. Gray, Ward No. ~ Springs,
II Springs. RFDavidsOn
Dec 10, 1861 te-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17

gss~The Boston Post says that a man named Parker
H. French was arrested in that city, by the Govern
ment officers, charged with being Southern "rebel"
1t is stated that been organizing Lodges of the
Knights of the Golden Circle throughout the North
and spreading secession sentiments.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17

TMBER.-We direct especial attention to the adver-
hEements in odays paper for Timber, be delivered
at the Arsenal Fayetteville This is good oppor-
luniy for some one to get paying contract.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17
The Presbytery Of Concord

NI=m will hold adjourned meeting at
..llSSzD Steele Greek Church on Friday the 2oth
inst: at eleven O'clock A. NJ for the purpose of
ing to the ordination and installation of Mr. S G. Alex
ander. R. Fl. LAFFERTY Stated Clerk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17

EcoNoMY-There is great necessity for the strctest
economy at this time by individuals corporations and
Government We fear that our Government State and
Confederate, ia going suffer from the of having
too many Offices, and we fear there is disposition to
make the salaries Of public officers unnecessarily large
1hls disposition is creeping upon fast, and
the people of it in time, that in selecting officers
and representatives. they may consider the propriey
OF selecting such men will practice economy and
discountenance all schemes for bleeding the public
treasury We expect, hereafter, only support such
men as we think will favor economical adfninstra-
ton of the State or Confederate Government and dis
charge their duties faithfully and fearlessly without
regard to the probability of a reelection. 1t is time
for the people of the South be more careful who
they select for their representatives and certain
that they are men of integrity, practical knowledge
anu common sense The best men should be chosen
without regard to former party predictions and upon
this principle we have long siEce determined act
1t Is time that the demagogue and pot-house politician
were banished from places of trust and power, and
until the people determine to do they expect
prosperity and success.
One Of the main causes which DESTROYED the overn-
ment of the late United States was the MULTIPLICATION
of Offices, high salaries and the dishonesty corruption
and immortality of Office holders and representatives
Congress and the various Departments filled with
majority of Northern men principally from the cities
and towns who selected not for their integrity
but on account of their demagogca abilities and
electioneering capacites-men who could not earn
living unless they had Office. We hope that the
people of the South will remember the past and profit
by experience and see that their new Government is
not managed by the kind of and in the same
way that controlled and ruined the old Government
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17

PArRIoTIC.-The patriotic action of the planters
the of South Carolina is worthy of all admira-
sioA 1t will be by accounts in paper to-day
that they burning their crops and dwelling houses
to prevent the enemy from getting possession of them.
The Lincolnites will learn that they make nothing
by landing the Southern We hope the people
OF the interior will do all they relieve the
OF those who have sacrificed their homes and their all
for their country's good.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17
FOR HIRE.

The Negroes of Misses Mary and Martha Johnston,
fifteen to twenty in number will be hired at Castania
Grove the LIST of January, 1862, for the year.
S. x. JOHNSTON, Agent.
Dec ,, 1854 4t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17

TEST OATns."-The Convention has been exercised
somewhat with an ordinance introduced by Judge
Biggs to define and punish treason, called by its
mics the " Test Oath Ordinance" After much dis
cussion, it was, motion of Mr. Graham indefinitely
postponed by vote of II to %. We think it is I'M
fortunate that the ordinance thus killed. 1t may
have contained Objectionable provisions, but that
some law is necessary arrest and detect traitors, is
apparent. The Southern people are not half vigilan
enough, and has suffered and will suffer in
consequence. The Convention might at least, have
passed law for Furnishing those guilty of using
Ssditious language But the North Carolina Conven-
ton is composed of great men the best talent in the
State! Who has any right COMPLAIN
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17

E6S-Col S. l.. Fremont, superintendent of the Will
mingtHn and Weldon Railroad, adYertises proposals
for enlistng a company of 9o men for Local De-
fence" to be assigned to duty the lines of the Will
and Weldon and Will and Manchester Railroads within
this State They wanted for the purpose guard
ing those Roads, aud will be mustered into the Coa-
federate service
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17
TO HER

good carriage and country Blacksmith. Apply to
J. N. SPRINGS.
Dec 10, 1861
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17

THE TROUBLES IN EAST TENNEssEE.--We
copy the following from the Asheville News of
last week.
"a terrible state of affairs exists in the border
counties ofTennessee. A fight occurred last week
at Parrottsville, Cooke county, about fifty miles
from this place, (Asheville) in which Capt. Cor
man and two privates of the Confederate cavalry
we're killed. A messenger reached this place day
before yesterday, from the commanding officer at
Greeneville, Tenn, urgently requesting that a
force be Immediately dispatched to the adjoining
county of Madison, to intercept some two or three
hundred Tennessee and North Carolina tories, who
had fed before the Southern troops, and taken
refuge in the mountains Of Madison county.
About 1000 tories, the messenger informed US,
were at Newport, in Cooke county, armed and
organized Col r. b. Vance's regiment had
been ordered to disperse them, and would, it was
supposed, reach Newport last Tuesday. Nothing
definite has been heard since, but it is presumed
a collision has taken place before now.
We learn that great many arrests have been
made, and no little old fashioned hanging has
been done at Greenevle. The authorities hay
ing exhausted all mild remedies, are determiHed
to crush the rebellion by force and teach the
traitors that the Southern Confederacy is Gov
eminent, with ample power to enforce obedience to
the laws.
News from Col. Vance's regiment IS most anx-
iously looked for. We will give it TO our readers
at the earliest possible moment.
P. S.-The Asheville News CT later date than the
above contains letter from member of Col Fance's
Regiment in which it is stated that skirnish took
place with the tories in which the Confederates killed
or and captured 40 or so prisoners and scattered
and dispersed the balance.
The Franklin Carolinian, published in Macon coun-
ty c. saws that the news about the tories camping
in Madison county, in large numbers, is false. The
Carolnan says that fight between the Confederates
and Linconites took place Morrstown, Tenn, in
which the former had to yield to very much larger
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17

The CONFEDERATE TARIFF-Itis understood
that number of memorials have been addressed
to Congress, in secret session, urging the suspen
sion of the Tariff act and the remission of duties
on foreign imports from foreign countries during
the war. This, it is supposed; will cause large
shipments of merchandise, as it is suggested that
all merchandise can Be packed in water-tight
packages, thrown overheard from vessels and
landed at almost any point on the three thousand
miles of sea-coast of the Southern Confederacy
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17
NOrHern Items.

Northern ItcnlS
Washington correspondent of the Philadelphia In
qurer says: number of citizens of Georgetown and
Alexandria openly favor the Confederates 4 resolution
favoring abolition in the District Of Columbia brought
up in Congress the 10th News from Frankfort, KY,
of the 10th, says that Garrett Davis has been elected Sem
instead of Breckenridge. 1t is believed in Washing
ton that the Confederate force the Federal lines
number at least 100000
General Scott and family have arrived in England.
Messrs. Mason, SIidell, McFarian and Eustis have
published in the Herald protest against their seizure.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17


more fighting, but the less of it the surer We are
of speedy peace. Every battle saved which can
be honorably AVOIDED is gain to the cause Of the
Union. The real danger is over; if We escape the
danger Of cur foreign affairs all will be we'll
The n. Y. Herald, of the 5th publishes dis
patches, which say that Rosencranz has gone into
winter quarters at Wheeling.
s<sss- The Norfolk Day Book gives sundry ex-
tracts from Northern papers which have probably
come through by flag Of truce from Fortress Mon
roe.
From the Missouri news we should judge that
the Confederates in possession Of larger
portion of Missouri than had been generally sup
posed. The Federals had paraded their recapture
of Lexington with force of few hundred meu
Lexington and indeed all the river fowls and
counties west of Jefferson city, IN poses
sion of the Confederate forces This is the richest
and most populous portion of the State always ex-
cepting the city and county of St. Louis.
The n. Y. Herald urges retaliation against Can
ada by putting an end to the reel procity treaty
with that country and by other acts Of hostile leg
slation The Northern presses and people are
very bitter against the Canadians for their suppos~
ed sympathy with the Southern movement
certain 1t Col. Reynolds has been appointed
Resident Agent at Port Royal, under the general
regulations relative to securing and disposng of
the property found or brought within the terrific
ry now or hereafter occupied by the United States
forces in the "disoyal States" He has been Or
dered to report to the Secretary of the Treasury.
Reynolds is to be the agent to that there ia a
fair division of the property stolen by the free
hooters.
Old Gen Cass has written letter justifying the
arrest of Mason and Slidell, and endeavoriEg to
show that it was in strict accordance with the
right of search question maintained in CORES
pondence With the British Government, in 1858
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17

FROM THE PENINsuLA-Gen Magruder has sent his
sich to Rchmond-and there is doubt of the landing
at Newport News of large body of Federal troops.
1t is said they have occupied Little Bethel. Stirring
news is expected from that quarter
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-17

BSs" The Memphis Avalanche publishes the following
private despatch from President Davis under date of
the I'd instant:
''The rumor that Gen. Price will be superseded is
false if not malignant. have received tender of
Missouri troops, and consequently have power to
ganization. JEFF. DAVIS"
Worcester daily spy., 1861-10-21
IV-7 uII oLW LII OI1aI'h'
'E'HE PEOPLES COMPLAINT.

That times very hard, and money very tight
That the people have not ork, and in bad plight
And that for Carpets and CrOckey they cannot pay high
And that, fo1 ali extras, they must pass them by:
Of this and other matters the people they complain,
And it makes me feel sad to their faces filled with
pain:-
And II by selling cheapif this will make them SMILE
Therefore have concluded without regard to cost, to
sell
All my Kitchen Goods Cutlery and Carpets as well;
Also my Croekery and Glass Ware at discount am
selling,
With Hrooms and Bru'hes, and everything all cannot
be telling
Therefore ladies and gentlemen, GUY upon this
invitation.
Fer have full supply of House Furnishing Goods at
tits located III the Bay State Block, at the Poets
ner.
Here have good Stock of Goods and as ceaD as any,
upon my honor
Now come one and all, buy your goods and times
for better will change,
And your money is little 1t will hold out if you buy at
the Poetca Exchange.
And should my capital the end Of the be light
Why then here is energy and ambition wich is in tor the
fight,
Forfe 4 battle field, and if do right my customers
will rally.
And we can put flight hard times, with vigorous
sally.
And in conclusion, my customers thank for the avors
that are past;
Also, for those which am receiving in the way of pat
ronage-lnay it always last
n B.-lhe people respectfully invited TO call at
the Foetca Exchange, and examine my Goods, which
are new and of the latest pattern.
iele diff ORS0N N HEATH.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-10-21
d APER w ARE H o U S E
#. Fl. RICHMOND,
Mos d and 3 Exchange Place.

Manufactures and constantly receiving from the bes
establishments the following descriptions of Pape
which he offers for sale at vefy low prices, viz:
MEDIUM AND DoOBLE MEDIUM BOOK. of all the mosI
desirable weights. Also,
FANCY CoLoRED glazed end unglazed for book covers
6yleaves, handbills &c.
CLOTH, BALIHG, WRAPPING and ENVELOPE, of all
kinds in common use.
DRRNTER AND CYLINDER NEWS constantly on hand
sizes, weights and qualities usually desired, viz:
2lx28 inches 25x30 inches
2lx30 do 25x32 do
22x32 do 25H3b DO
22x33 do 25X3S do
23x33 DO 25x40 do
.3X3 do 26X36 do
For any description paper not in store orders will
rece ed and executed at short notice, on the most ia
vorable terms.
~ Orders by mail will meet with prompt tento i.
Providence X. l. Feb. 1853 diff 70
Worcester daily spy., 1861-10-21
00lorctsttr aaiIp SpG
worcester Tost onsen1S;ammer 1,;aG1g Arrans'n''H'

xUor.estcr. Post Ofice-sumner Arrahsen'o"'
NHns Close as follows -,
Nortbcr, Worcester County, Vermont ana Ne" halnp
hire via Worcester d Nashua Raroad at oVV d. ii'' anu
are due at 1OO p. m. -. ,1tos, po,lsfon Oak
AL Clinfon ToyclI and Nashua, n H., 81 ~ y M .
and lsn m and are due al is a. M anu ,vV r. ~.
Princeton and East Princeton, at S49 p M anu 10 " "a
g.l5 a. m on ", ~ 10 So aud sen
M. and nre due At gl5 8. m, SSu ai'9 i.V p ~ IL
Maine, Eastern New HaMPsng' M ', and aTe due at gs
chusetts-9N0 4, M, anu o'VV - an 49, "
a. ~, S,o' ii,S s xcept towns the Worcester and
Providence Raroat.,) 6SU a. iu' anu '''Vp n'' az" "'
due at 940 a. M and $50 p N; !, ,,,,rood IN ~
M !; and due ~ 94u H. IN. ..- w.. -, NJ
ceser s. IS a. m and are due at Y 70 p m. 60 o =,
Albany, (Wesiein New Nor6 ana western o''
a IN and 40s n m; and due at l2i5 ana w p m
Sprinrfeid SIS and 400 p M; ana are oue az S4V
Iisrtfori aI Connecticut except Windham and Neu
l6ndon countess SIS a, and 400 p. m and are due
Towns on line Of Norwich and Worcester Railroad, and
New London and Wmdham county, Coml'' iVVV d. ih :
are due at ql5 am. IAN AZ,
m: and are due at $50 and 10 As p m.
fgrre l5nrre Plains, Petorsham, Paxton Dana N0flh
Dana ID West Rutland, 945 a M; and are que at 4OO
pm 7.,o,1 North Rutlapd Uubborlston Cold
hyntt and akhaIn 33u p M, and are due at 800 a NJ
Leicester 945 m and > 80 M, ana are uhc AT SuN
!" "ubnry Hi mn and West Nilbury $50 a u and $3.50 p m
and are dne At $40 a. m, and b5e p m,
Shrewsbury. BIS p, NJ, and is due at 800 O. m,
Grafton New England Village, and Cordaville, $50
birmingham, South Framingham Hopkinton, Ashland
Woodvilie Westboro', Northboro', Southboro' Corda
vile and Grafton 2.iO p. M: ana are due At y 10 a. IN
Wiord NendOn IIOllistOn, Bolton Berlin, 800 m,
and 800 D. m; and are due at 95 a m ana IVl p M
mali fr New York and Boston and beyond is closed
Of mis- office on Sunday at 6 90 o'clock p. m.
Office hours from 645 a. M, to 500 p M sundays from
ni0to i2 4O D.. N. }. NJ. EARLE P. NJ
Worcester daily spy., 1861-10-21
nleottpnts
GRAND MEDICAL OFFICE
For the eedy agl permanent cure OF
Acute ana Chrome Diseases.
Dxs. HIAL 4 THOMPSON,

Dxs. IEIG4I a. THOMPSON.
Office No 80 Main Street, Worcester, Mass
DO strictly Once Business. and give special attention
TO MI DISEASES OF THE sexual SYSTEM
BY r6EIs OWN lMPBovED METHOD OF TREATMENT
" IneY will guarantee speedy and perfect cure 10
aldlseasea Of private nature, ,whatcvcrth osl'. WHICH
may come ander their care, matterhoWlong standing
TO FEMALEs--D Il. & Y. have made the subject
OF al diseases peculiar to Females their particular
stady and to this department Of practice they viii con
tuue TO give special attention, and from their past sue
they feel confident in warrantng most prompt ami
efectual cures in the most difficult eases.
Drs. HILL & THoNIsoN's original Indian Emmena
pOgue sent to any part OF the country, as directed.
Price $5. DIT lNl5