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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12
PROCLAMATION
By the Governor of North Carolina

Whereas the President of the Confederate States
hath apart Friday, the 18th of November, instant,
day of fasting, humiliation and prayer; and where
it is sacred duty, with profound gratitude for
past blessings, also to suppicate Almighty God for his
continued kindness and State and
Nation; and whereas, this solemn religious duty 10
especially proper and incumbent upon in the present
serious crisis of public affairs when we feel so
deeply, and anxious to acknowledge humble
dependence on the Almighty in all things, and
especially Him the God of battles, to give the
victory all enemies, and secure to US the
blessings of an honorable peace:
Now therefore, l. Henry T. Clark, Governor o6eiO
of the State of North Carolina, do hereby set apart
the said 18TH day of November, instant, for the per-
formance of said religious duty; and in conformity
with the proclamation of the President of the Con-
ederate States earnestly request the Reverend Clergy
of all denominations and all the good people of our
State religiousy observe the said day in solemn
public worship, and day of fasting, humiliation
and prayer.
Given under my hand and the seal of our State of
North Carolina Raleigh, this 5th day of November,
ls6l
BY the Governor: HENRY T. CLARK.
PULAsKI CowPER, Secretary.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12

CONFEDERATE TAx.-One of our subscribers
has written tous to know if it is true that the
Confederate tax is to be paid in gold or silver.
We have examined the act carefully, and find no
such provision in it. The act simply provides
that on the 1st day of May next the collectors
shall proceed to collect the tax We presume that
Treasury notes of the Confederate States, which
will be abundant by that time, aud the notes of
sound, or of the soundest Banks will be received
by the government. We agree with our CORES
pendent that it would be impossible to collect
the tax in gold and silver
The impression referred to by our correspond
cnt has doubtless been caused by misaFprehen-
sion of the oath section Of the act, which pro-
vides that any State may avoid the tax collector,
and save ten per centum on the amount assessed
and due from the State, by paying through ITS
own Treasurer Sin treasury notes or In specie,
on or before the first day of April next the amount
assessed as aforesaid.-Raleigh Standard
The instructions issued by the Secretary ofthe Trea-
surv saws the tax must be paid in coin or treasury
notes" The instructions in this respect ought to De
changed and the Government might afford to take the
notes of solvent Banks. One thing is certain, every
body can't get coin OF treasury notes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12
JOSIAH SHELLEY IL SONS,

Wholesale Grocers and Commission Merchants, No. G.
Farren Block, Il UG UST4, GA,
Have in Store and to arrive
100 Hhds. fair to choice n. o. Sugar,
ESQ Bbls. \. o. Molasses
so Bales Bagging,
300 Coils Rope,
SO Boxes Soap,
80 Boxes Soda,
so Dozen painted Buckets,
80 Canisters Black Tea,
25 Bills. choice Whiskey and Cordials,
10 Eighth casks Cognac Brandy,
10 Bbls. Phelps Gin,
Is Casks Port, Madeira and Malaga Wine,
$500 Havana Segars,
10000 German and American Segars
Also Pepper Spice, Irvine, Salt Nails, Rice Tobacco
Measures, &c.
Augusta, Nov IL, 1861 7t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12

THE FAULT-FINDERs.-There appears to be some dis
satisfied spirits in the Southern Confederacy who are
always grumblng about the way the Government is
managed. They find fault with the Governors, the
President and Cabinet, and Beauregard and Johnston
not exempt from their complaints. The Rich
mond Examiner and Charleston Mercury seem to think
it their especial province to point the errors
others and show what ought be done and what has
not been done. These papers do consider that in
time of it is impossible to do everything exactly
right and give satisfaction to all They and all others
ought to thank Providence that affairs have been
managed so we'll and that few have been
committed and before complaining about bad manage
ment it would be well to inquire whether the Govern
ment State aud Confederate have the and power
to do better.
In this State for instance, sometimes hear bitter
diatey armed and equipped. There is the best of
why this is not DONE and if those who dis
posed to complain will go to Raleigh and make in
quiries they be easily satisfied think. The fact
is the State and Confederate Government have done
the best they could under the circumstances and
officers entitled the thanks of the country for
doing so well. North Carolinians have no cause to
complain of State authorities when it is
bered have Is 80 perfectly equipped Regiments
in the field, two of which cavalry In regard to
communication in the Charleston Mercury complaining
that the South Carolina troops badly clothed and
asserting that the Confederate Government is doing
its duty in this respect the Fayetteville Observer makes
the following timely and proper remarks:
1t is with great regret that almost inceSsant
complaints in the Mercury and two other papers
against those who administer the government. This
is time for such complaints, especially from such
quarter. We are in war, in which every friend of
the South should do what he uphold the authori
ties to create prejudice against them 1t is true
that there deficiencies in the provision for the
army but if satisfied that the government does
what it land we at least believe this ought to
put up with the Deficiencies But of ALL it is the
duty of the people at home, the and women and
children themselves to make that provision which
the government is unable to do. We glad to know
that the people of North Carolina doing this, and
both sorry and surprised hear that wealthy and
public spirited Southern neighbor is not. Our regi-
ments have been universally acknowledged to be the
best clothed and equipped of any that has gone to
Virginia"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12

GEN. WINFIELD ScoTr has resigned at last He
sent his resignation to the Lincoln Secretary of War
on the 3lst ut., giving a for quitting the
service old age and physical ncapaciy for the heavy
duties. Cabinet meeting was held, the resignation
received and the Cabinet with the President waited
upon Scott and went through several sympathetic
operations, expressing regret, respect, &C., &c. Gen.
SCOTS pay will go on the if he had not re-
signed, and it is stated he intends spending of his
time in Europe. Gen. McCennan has been appointed
Commander-in- Chief of the Lincoln army
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12
DIED..

In this town, Saturday morning last, DR.. W.
Edward White, aged about % years. DR.. White was
Assistant Surgeon to the 18th Regiment of n. c. State
troops stationed Carolina City, where he took the
fever about six weeks ago.
At Manassas Va, the LIST inst, Lieut.. James Rufus
Reid, of Capt Andrews company of n. g. State troops,
4th Regiment. He a native Of Mount Mourne,
lredell county, aged about Ii years.
On the 4th instant near Newbern, Mr. R. H. Lindsay,
son of J H Lindsay Of Greensboro, aged % years.
In Fort Bend county, Texas, the goth of Sept. of
congestion of the BRAIN Mrs Bette E. Reid Torrance,
wife of Mr. Richard A. Torrance, aged 26 years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12

NEwBERN WAR.-We copy the following
from the Newbern Progress, and have no doubt it is
correct regards the main portion of that community
"Newbern a a community has done and is doing its
whole duty in the Not only male but our
female population have abored zealousy for the COM
mon defence in whatever capacity they could be most
useful The county has done its duty the brave
men have in the field will prove. Still it cannot be
denied that there here, elsewhere, few-only
few-and some of them prominent and wealthy, too
who have done nothing nearly nothing. But this
the elsewhere, and why then censure NewOern
or the patriotic people of Newbern because We have
like all other communities, few people whose thirst
for gold predomnates over their love of country We
don't claim that people any better than any
other people but claim that they are as good Since
the taking of Fort Macon in April last we claim that
tEev have discharged their duty as jealousy and
thoroughly the citizens of any other community in
the State"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12

PRISON DEPoT.-We learn that the Confederate Gov
eminent has purchased the Chambers Factory
at Salisbury for the purpose of using it as place of
confinement for Federal prisoners. VIM. Johnston
Esq., of this place, acted the Agent of the Govern
ment in the transaction. The price paid was
in Confederate Bonds. The property originally cost
forty live fifty thousand dollars. The buildings on
the premises will accommodate, present about 600
prisoners, but they be arranged as to receive
fifteen hundred or two thousand
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12
MARRIED.,

In this town, the 4th inst, by Rev. Mr. Kennedy,
Mr. D. Byerly to Miss Jane Wrston
On the 9th inst, at the residence of Mr. Thos Cald-
well, in Mecklenburg county, by Rev. ". d. Meacham,
Mr. NJ. N. Cup, of S. c., to Miss Rachel c. Johnston,
of Mecklenburg.
In Iredell county, the 3lst ult., the Rev. Silas
Livermore to Miss Martha I. Crumpler.
in York District the 9Th inst, Mr. Elijah Warren
to Miss Sarah Ann Henderson Also, the 4th, Mr.
Franklin Gardner to Miss Elizabeth Clark.
In Chesterfield District, Mr. John w. McLemore to
Miss Sarah l. Hough. Also, Mr. Levi Pate to Miss Eliza
beth HOugh.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12
PROCLAMATION

By Nis ETcezeacy, Henry T. Clark, Governor Of Norh
Carolina.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, Raleigh, |
November T. 1861. !
In pursuance of tho power vested in by the 10th
section of the Constitution and by and with the advice
of the Council of State, l do hereby prohibit the
portation beyond the limits of this State, of all Bacon
Pork, Beef, Leather, Mems Shoes, Wooden Goods,
Jeans, Lnseys Blankets, &c &C., except through the
orders of the proper officers of the Confederate Govern
ment of the State Governments.
The Adjutant General will employ the necessary
carry into full effect this order All Agents
purchase for the State required have written
authority HENRY T. CLARK,
Nov 18th. 1t Governor ex-O fficio.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12

CEN BEAUREGARD.-Last week it was currently re-
ported that Gen. Beauregard had resigned in
quence of some misunderstanding between him and
President Davis. But glad to learn that there
was no foundation for the report. The Richmond Dis
patch says:
"Wlth a view to allay any excitement in the public
mind, we may state that have information con-
tradcting the report that the distinguished officer
named above has resigned his position in the army.
We are justified in adding that the feelings entertained
by the President towards him of the kindest ma
ture, and that any misunderstanding in fair way of
satisfactory explanation"
The following letter from Gen Beauregard is patr-
otto and proper and will quiet all runlors:
"CENTREv1LLE (within hearing of the enemys guns,
November 80 the editors of tie Richmond Whig:-
My attention has just been called the unfortunate
controversy now going relative to the publication
of synopsis of my report of the battle of Manassas
None can regret this than do 1t had neither
knowledge authority. The President is sole judge
of when and what parts of the report of command
ing officer is to be made public. individually do
object to delaying its publication, as long the War
Department thinks it proper necessary to
cess of our cause. Meanwhile, l entreat my friends
not to trouble themselves about reung ISLANDERS and
calumnies aimed at me. Alcibiades, a certain
occasion, resored to an extraordinary method to
cupy the minds of his traducere. Let, then, that
synopsis answer the same purpose for in this
instance. If certain minds cannot understand the
difference between patrotism-the highest civic virtue
and offiee-seeking-the lowest civic occupatiou-I
pity them from the bottom of my heart. Suffice it to
say, that prefer the respect and esteem my country
men to the admiration or envy of the world. | hope.
for the sake of and country, be able.
with the assistance of kind Providence, to answer
my caumniaors with victories over our national
enemies; but have nothing to ask of the country,
Government, of my friends except to afford all
the aid they in the great struggle
gagged upon. l am not and never expect desire to
be. candidate for any civil office in the gift of the
people or the Executive. The acme of my ambition,
after having my mite in the defence of sacred
cause and assisted to the best of my ability, in secur
ing rights and independence nation, is to
again to leave my home, unless to fight anew the
battles of my country. Respectfully, your most ODE
dcnt servant, G. I. BEAUREGARD."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12
STOLEN.

Some time recently, from the shop Of the subscriber,
Double-cased SILVER WATCH, cylinder Escapement,
made by NJ !. Tobias, Liverpool No. $500, for which
the subscriber will pay liberal reward to the deliver
er, or any person who may give such information
concerning it as will lead him to get it.
lie requests all the Silvcrsmiths in the State to be
Oh the sharp look out for it. The Watch in good
repair when stolen. N. c. H. DAVIS,
Nov 9Th Concord, n. G..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12
NOTICE..

The undersigned having qualified as administrators at
the Of K. Nonteith at the October sessions,
1861, of Mecklenburg County Court all persons iH-
debted said estate requested to come forward
and make payment; and those having claims against
the required to present them within the time
prescribed by law, this notice will be pleaded in bar
Of their recovery.
A. A. ALEXANDER, Admir-.
November 5, 1881 4t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12

B<sThe Sugar and Moasses crop ofLouisiana is said
to be the largest made is stated that 100000
hhds of Sugar have been made this year. Why is it,
then, people are anxious to know, that such high
prices are being charged for Sugar and Molasses
throughout the Southern Confederacy? If those who
are specializing the necessares of lfe and endeav
oring to keep prices up while they have certain articles
on haad, banished to Old Abe's domnions, we
think the effects of the would be scarcely felt in
the South. There to be disposition to specu-
late on everything, not excepting BUTTER chickens,
eggs, &c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12
Notice..

The undersigned having qualified as Administrator
of Thomas B. Cowan, deceased hereby notifies those
indebted to said deceased to make settlement imme-
datey, and those having claims against the deceased
must present them within the time prescribed by law
this notice will pleaded in bar Of their recovery
DAVID COWAN Admir-
Nov IL, 1861 3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12

E6s@ 1t is stated that the of the privateer
schooner Enchantress, tried in Philadelphia have been
found guilty of piracy. The Lincolntes dare
cute judgment in accordance with such verdict. If
single privateer is hung, President Davis stands
pledged TO retaate by hanging Yankee prisoners. If
he did not do the people of the South, would
cute swift vengeance against the first prisoners they
could lay their hands upon.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12

THE MILITIA ORDERED oUT.-Gen HILL by order of
the Governor has ordered out the Militia of Currtuck
Camden, Perquimans, Pasquotank, Chowan, BERTHE,
Martin, Washington, Tyrre, Hyde, Beaufort, Craven,
Carteret Lenor and Jones countless for the purpose Of
defending the coast of North Carolina The General
is acting promptly and with determination the fol-
lowing extract from his order will show:
"Should there be any delay in responding to the
call there will be in arresting the dilatory officers
and appointing better and efficient in their
places"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12
Further Notice.

All persons indebted to the deceased will please
come forward and close their accounts Immediately
either by cash note and all persons having claims
against the estate must present them duly
ed this notice will be pleaded in bar of their
cry. NM. TlDDI, Jr, Admir-
November IL, is6l 7t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12

SUIcIDE.-This community was shocked on Friday
last to hear of the death by suicide of John W. Moore
Esq, who lived a few miles from town. He hum
himself on Friday morning. The of the rash act
is supposed to be pecuniary trouble, having involved
himself by going another mans security. He was
always known of excellent character and
strict integrity He leaves wife and two children to
mourn the sad occurrence
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12

rs The Lincolnites not only violating the ex
press provisions of the Constitution but they set
ting naught the decisions of the late u S. Supreme
Court, and hold that negro is citizen, we
learn from the following, copied from Northern
paper:
''Mr Gerald Ralson the noted colonzationst, writes
to Lord Brougham a letter, in which he says: have
great pleasure in informing your Lordship that the
decision of the bred Scott is practically annuled
by the present Government at Washington. | have
before the passport of Rev. Henry H. Garnet,
black man of note, and of great distinction among
the negroes of New York, given by William H. Seward,
dated Washington, August 26, 1861, in which the
Secretary requests all whom it to permit
safely and freely pass Henry II. Garnet citizen of
the United States, and in of need to give him all
lawful aid and protection. This passport is impressed
by the seal of the Departmental State and signed by
the Secretary of State, in the eighty year of
the independence of the United States.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12

MEETING OF CoNFERENcEs.--The South Carolina Con-
ference meets in Chester S. Co. the 18th of Deem
ber The North Carolina Conference meets in Louis
burg on the 4th December. Bishop Andrew win pre-
side at both.
The Methodist Protestant Conference of North Caro-
lima will assemble at Tabernacle meeting house. Gull
ford county, the 9th November.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12

nsE~ Some idea of what it costs to live in Richmond
may be formed from the following table of prices
the market-houses in that city:
Beef, l2} cents per pound; pork and mutton, do;
corned beef lOa2 cents bacon 27N28 cents; chickens
2Oa37 cents each geese 62a75 cents; ducks 3a5O cts
turkeys $l.25aSl5O each; eggs, rs cents per dozen
butter 45a5O cents per lb apples 81 per peck-S6 per
barre sweet potatoes 81 per bushel; Irish potatoes
$685. turnips onions, &C. cents per bunch; cabbage
Sal 0 cents per head.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12

CoMpLETED.-We are requested by VIM. K.
Lane, Esq, Tax Commissioner of this State, to
say that he has completed his appointments Of as
sistant tax collectors. Mr. l.. takes this method to
relieve himself and others concerned from the
trouble of writing and receiving any further ap-
pications -Raleigh Joornai
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12

THE n. G.. CAVALRY ReGIMENT.-We learn by letter
from officer of the lst North Carolina Cavalry Reg
mcnt, that the Regiment is stationed Manas-
sas in advance of the breasworks, waiting for ad
vance of the enemy.
The Regiment is said to be in fine condition, and is
unsurpassed in equipment and drill This is the testi
mony of all who have seen it..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12
Headquarters S5th Reg iment N .C.Militia

CHARLOTTE, Nov. II, 1861.
General Order No. 2.
Pursuant to orders from j. G. Martin, Adutant Cen
eral, another election will be held in Charlotte Fri
day the 18th nst for Field Officers of the 85th Regi-
ment (the recent election being irregular)
Officers whose commissions registered according
to late Act of the Legislature alone entitled
vote. Such Officers will meet at Headquarters and
cast their votes without further notice.
J. Y. BRYCE,
Nov 18th. Col. com. o5th Regiment.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12

DIvIDEND.-The Bank of North Carolina has declared
semi-annual dividend of three per cent payable on
the first Monday in December
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12

RT We refer the reader to the Proclamations of
Gov Clark in to-days paper-one in regard to the
portation of Bacon, Blankets, Shoes, &C., from the
State and the other requesting that next Friday be
observed Fast day.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12

Ohio Gillespie, Esq, has been appointed col
lector of the Confederate Tax for Iredell county.
Jonas Cline is the collector for Lincoln and
CataWha
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12

BGE~ Dr. J. A. Lindsay, of Greensboro, N. c., a
Surgeon in the U. s. naval service, was arrested in
New York recently because he offered his resignation
As his vessel, the Saratoga reached New York
from the of Africa, DR.. L. rendered his resgna
ton, and immediately arrested and sent to Fort
Lafayette
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12

Bgg~ communication from one of the camps below
Newborn, and one from Dallas containing a list of
contributions, received late be inserted this
week. They shall appear in our next.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12

Next Friday is the day apart by President Davis
to be kept of fasting and prayer. In view of
the many mercies and blessings bestowed the South
Confederacy and her people, hope the day will
be sacredly and religiousy observed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-12
SALT! SALT!
NOTICE.

The Wardens Of the Poor for Mecklenburg County
will meet the Poor House at o'clock Saturday
the 10th nst to elect Steward and Physician for the
ensuing year. E. G. WALLIS, Chm.
Nov. 5, 1861. 2t-pd.