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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29
THE NEWS.

Full particulars of the Confederate victory at Lees
,n-y will be found in columns to-day. According
3i,patches said have been received by President
nis our loss put down at q killed and 90 woun-
IA the Federals lost POO killed. wounded and cap
u..sd-ther commander, Baker, was killed, and two
.f,beir Colones were captured No field officer on
~ aide was killed-Capt A Hill of Miss, brother
Cen Hill of this State) was wounded.
fight is reported to have taken place between Gen.
7IIicofer the confederate commander in East Tenn
M ,be Lncolnites, in which it is said ths latter were
Idly whipped. 1t that the enemy is throwing
large force Kentucky for the purpose of reaching
East Tennessee and the upper part Of Virginia.
There has been light at Yorktown, various reports
% the contrary Notwithstanding. a gentleman who
arrived here Sunday morning says that Gen Magru-
ds has drawn all his force within his lines at York
,yvn battle is expected and considerable excellence ut
PREVAILS on the Peninsula. Our boys ready.
An attack on the n. G. coast is daily expected and
:, said that Gen Hill wants troops. He is work
ing with all his might get his division of the coast
in readiness to receive the Lincoln fleet which recently
sailed from Fortress Monroe.
The Richmond Dispatch Of Saturday says it is ru-
nored that Hon Breckenridge has been appointed
Secretary of War by President Davis He would make
good officer, but do not believe he has been or
will be appointed
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29
Military Notices.
Hca dGuarters Departnl

Office Of Chief Commissary, Goldsborough, Oct II.
Proposals will be received at this Office for the de-
livery of 5000 barrels of good superfGe FLOUR for
the Of the Confederate troops the Of North
Carolina.
Bidders must state the quantity they deliver per
week month, the price, and the Railroad depot
which the Flour can be delivered.
The Flour will be received in either barrels bags
but preference given to offers for it in barrels.
VIM W. MORRISON,
Oct. %. 1861. 81. Major G. s Army
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HEADQUARTERS EoRrB CAROLINA TRooPs,
Adjutant Generals Office, Raleigh Oct. IL, 1851.

General Order No. 8.
/. All accounts against the State Of North Caro-
lima, incurred for military purposes must be presented
this Office within thirty days after they have been
made. If longer withheld, assurance can be given
Of their favorable consideration prompt payment.
ii. All accounts should always be accompanied by q
certificate OF officer authorized agent Of the
State, thai the property has been delivered that tho
price charged according to agreement contract
and tie receiver will for the to the
State. Otherwise accounts cannot be paid.
By order of the Governor, J. g. MARTIN,
Dc, %. 2t Adjutant General
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29
HEADQUARTERS SoKTH CAROLINA TRooPs.
,,ar. Ganaraps Once Raleiuh not tx 1891

HEADQUARTERS NORTH CAkoLIsA IRooPs [
Afjntant Generals Once, Raleigh Oct. Is, 1861. J
General Order. No. 20.
All companies hereafter accepted b. the Governor
will remain at home, without pay, until called upon
active service, when reasonable time will be al
lowed them for reaching their appointed place OF rem
devious. This order is necessary account OF the
limited quantity Of clothing and camp equippage now
hand and enable the Governor TO have these sup
plies ready for the of the troops
By order of the commander-in-chief
j. G. MARTIN,
Oct % 1t Adjutant General.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

THE STATE PEEss-The war is bearing more heavi-
~, perhaps upon the pecuniary condition of the
paper press IN this State than upon other interest
Of the ffytwO three papers existence before the
war began only about so alive about one half
of those issue half or diminished sheets.
We have had intm:GiOns that several others of the
newspapers of the State almost ready surrender
to the pressure of the times Last week sorry
the Register, the oldest paper in the State ap-
pear with diminished sheet. This of things
should be corrected. The Standard, we are happy to
say has seldom had better subscription list than now
and our business is prosperous, but would be gInd
TO see it general. We therefore urge the people rally
to the support OF their own State papcrS.-Raletyh
Standard
1t is unfortunate that any of contemporaries should
fail for the want of patronage, but have always
thought there more newspapers in the State than
could be sustained in fact considering the large
Der in existence months ago, many of them would
have been compelled suspend had there been war
We think the people of our different communities have
shown a commcndahe spirit in endeavoring sustain
their newspapers, lin instances extraordinary eff
forts have been mAdc but it is quite impossible
tain every enterprise of the kind 1t requires large
amount of ready cash to support office, and besides
j requreS large of hard labor from the edi-
tor and with these requisites nine of ten
terprises of the fail 1t can't be helped sometimes.
For part, expect to continue the Western
Democrat as long health and life lasts, without
dimnurion in size, and without suspension; and
enable do ask and expect nothing but what
We earn-that much entitled to. We truly
grateful the public the surrounding counties for
the liberal patronage heretofore extended We
think safely say without intending to boast)
that period has the Democrat had better circula
ton wider influence than it has at the present time
But We would certainly be still more grateful to large
class of persons who if they would come
forward and pay up They have had the reading of
the Democrat for some time credit because we
know them to be able to pay and if they do settle
up soon, well stop their paper certain then somebody
will be mad If those whose papers have already been
stopped because they were in will pay what
they now, will deduct ten per from the
amount of their bills and will think better of them
hereafter The amounts small 20 them, but in the
aRgreg gate large If any thinks paper is
not worth 81 year don't want him TO take it, but
we do want those who have taken it to pay for it.
The price of printing paper ink and everything else
has advanced and cannot afford to keep non-pay-
las Subscribers on eur list.
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BARLEY WANTED.

want to purchase Immediately, all the BARLEY
can get, for which the highest market price viii be
paid MARTIN NUNZLER.
Charlotte, Oct %, 1861. If
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ais REWARD.
Oct 22.

Runaway from the subscriber the 18th Of Sept,
vr negro boy MARTIN. Said boy is bright mustto,
about 80 years DID, feet or inches high and weighs
145 pounds has rather eemuate voice, and one or
two of his front teeth He has extensive
ouaintance and has wife at Mr. Henry Catheys In the
vicinity of Tuckaseege p o. 1t is supposed that he
may be lurking about in that neghborhood or the town
of Charlotte. win give the above reward for his des
livery TO me his confinement in Mecklenburg JAIL
r. B. WEDDINGT0N,
October IS, 1891 81
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COTTON WAREHOUSE.

OATES K WILLIAMS will store Cotton under roof
and advance cents per pound on all received, charg-
ing interest on the money advanced and Is centa
per bale storage for the first month 10 cents per
bale for each subsequent month, and commissions
per cent. OATES h WILLIAMS.
October Is, 1861 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

BEAUFORT AND NEWBERN Tt BE ATTACKED
Gov. Clark received telegraphic dispatch on
Tuesday, which informed him that feet had left
New York, destined for the attack of Beaufort
ard wbern.-Rnieiyh Register.
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NATHTED.

On the 18th instant, in Davidson county, Prof. VIM.
Henng of the Statesville Female College, and MisS
Minnie. daughter of John F. Rodman, ESQ
In York District the 10th instant, Mr. Alexander
Wallace to Miss Caharine Harvey Also, the llth,
Mr. Anderson Mitchell to Miss Martha Jane MITCHELL
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

FROM THE CoAsT.-There is great activity in
Gen Hills division of the n. C. Army. We hear
OF the General himself at all points vino is push
ing forward the work Of his defences with charac-
terstic rapidity. We hope all his acquisitions on
the people for labor and supplies will be cheerfuy
and punctually supplied The unpleasant Difficult
ty that has sprung up between part of the mill
tary and the citizens Of Newborn is deeply to be
deprecated. We regard it, however, the result
of temporary misunderstanding which the good
sense of all concerned will speedily reconcile The
people and the military are but one people having
the objects and ends in view, and let them
reason together and keep down all strife.
The rumored landing of 5000 Hessian
troops at Hatteras should stimulate everybody
civil and military to the speedy employment of the
last and the last dollar, if necessary, in the
general defence. And although we believe it is
great exaggeration Of the enemy's numbers, we
ought not to relax single effort until we fully
prepared to meet and conquer 5000 or $4,000 Of
the miserable cut-throats. Indeed, we ought
speedily to concentrate our energies and drive
every mothers Of them into the ocean. 1t
be done, if attempted soon.-Raicigh Journal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

IsDUsTRIoUs.-We learn that Mrs VIM. S. Harris of
Cnbarrus county, has contributed the soldiers
Shirts 81 pairs drawers, 80 pairs socks, towels
pillows and cases sheets, mattresses, blankets.
and made various other contributions during the
mer to the soldiers from Cabarrus stationed at Fort
CAswell. This is the way the ladies of the Southern
Confederacy working for the good cause. If the
Lincolnties kill all the men in the South they
would have destroy the and girls before
could get possession of the country
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

FIRST North CAROLINA REGIMENT.--Just
before the battle at Great Bethel, (says the Raj
egh Standard) Mrs Tunnel, residing near
Hampton, whose husband had been arrested,
driven from her home, made her way through the
darkness of the night and communicated to Gen.
Hill the plans and the early approach of the
made her testimonial of their high appreciation
of her services, and she acknowledges its receipt
in the following beautiful letter Gen Hill
speaks Of her as having saved army from de-
structlon.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

The n. c. EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION will meet in
Greensboro Tuesday the 18th of November. See
the card of the Executive Committee in another
column.
Sag The North Carolina Synod meets in Raleigh
to morroM. the Goth inst.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

n3- We learn that David Schenck, Esq, is cand-
date represent Lincoln county in the State Conven-
ton, in place of VIM. Lander Esq. who is a candidate
for Congress. The election, presume, will be held
the day of the Presidential and Congressional
election, first Wednesday in November.
The Convention re-assembeS in Raleigh the Sd
Wednesday of November.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

BE- The Macon Telegraph in its proceedings
of the late Commercial Convention, says:
"The Convention then listened with marked at
tention and interest to a recapitulation of some
Of the manufacturing enterprises and mineral re-
sources Of that good old State, North Carolina, by
w Mel. Mckay. Esq. The speaker greeted
with storms Of applause during its delivery. He
exhibited specimens of wocIlen socks, manutactur-
ed for the army at 81 Is per dozen, very service
able article indeed; specimens OF cloth for Ladies'
dresses, homespuns, and some spool cotton, 600
yards to the spool at 81 cents per dozen. He
stated that the South need no longer rely upon
the Clarks, Coates, Wilson, Seward & Co. for
their sewing thread, marked 200 yards when it
only run out about IS yards, not half SO far a
Yankee could when Southerner was after him.
We hope Mr. Mckay will write out his speech
for publication, although being an impromptu af
fair, it may be rather difficult for him to do So"
The standing committee of the Convention
ported the following among other resolutions:
Resolved, That we invite the attention of all
our seaports and largest commercial cities to the
Importance of direct and immediate connection
with the coal and iron mines Of North Carolina
and as military and commercial necessity urge
a connection by railroad with the Confederate
Arsenal at Fayetteville, thence by the Fayetteville
and Western Railroad to the coal and iron mines
On Deep River and also the Importance of rail
road communication between Muntereyand Deca
tur Ala, penetrating it WILL coal and iron d c.
posits of immense extent and value
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

Hon. j. G. BREcKINnIDGE--Threed distinguished citi-
ZenS of Kentucky arrived in Richmond last week. viz ::
Hon. J. c. Breckenridge. Hon Humphrey Marshall and
Hon. Vim. Preston. They received by i'm
mense concourse of persons at the depot, and
speeches were made, but Mr. Breckenridge remarked
that the time for speech making had passed-he time
for action was at hand. These gentlemen remained in
their native State, Kentucky for the purpose of saving
it from the clutches of the Lincolnites but
they became convinced that they could effect their
object they fed to the South and intend to work and
fight for Southern liberty and independence. We
never doubted the loyalty of Breckinridge-we felt
confident that he with the South in this struggle
and would take sides with the section of country which
stood by him in the last Presidential election Some
people commenced abusing him too soon, sup
pose they are now fully convinced.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

naF The Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Company
has declared dividend of eight per for the last
twelve mouths, payable one-half in cash, the other
half in Confederate Bonds.
The Bank of Wadesboro has declared a eln-annua
dividend of FIVE per cent.
The Bank of Cape Fear has declared semi-annual
dividend of five per cent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

Ten bales of Cotton sold last week ct 81 to Q
cents according to qualitybought for manufacturers
But little is offering
Bacon is still 1t would readily bring 20 to
% cts. hog round.
Flour has advanced little and sold at 50 40 to so
per sack. The supply is limited
Wheat has also advanced, and will command 90
cents to ST. 05 per bushe la demand
Corn, new, As to 5o-od 60, but offering.
Oats 80 40 Peas SIS to CO. Rye 81 IS, sweet pota-
toes As to 60 cents.
Whiskey 80 cents to ST per gallon.
Groceries high, and are informed that Salt 10
held at 50 per sack. Cannot our people on the seA-
shore make Salt and send it up here at reasonable
rates.
COLUMBIA, Oct. 26.-Cotton 80 bales sold at 81 10
st. Flour s. to SO III per sack Corn 80 to IS cts
Peas IS; e Hay 8 per hundred.
CHARLESTON, Oct. 24.-Only bales cotton sold,
at cents. The receipts during the week 352
bales. Flour 81 to $3.50 per bbl Corn 80 to So cts;
no Wheat Offering; Bacon % cents Salt So to ST per
sack; Coffee AS and SO per ID, by retail Bagging
% cts per yard, Rope 25 cts.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

Col. JOHN II. WHEELER-Last week Published
extract from a communication in the Raleigh Register
in regard to Col. j. H. Wheelers visit to this State
stating that he had drawn fifteen twenty
thousand dollars from the State Treasury, being inter
est bonds in his possession, and which it sup
posed he held for enemies Col Wheeler has published
card the subject, showing that the statements of
the Registers correspondent erroneous, and con-
cusvey proving, think, that he has been guilty of
nothing wrong dis honorable. He ,rew but small
amount of interest Bonds registered in his
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

The Hon. John j. Crittenden passed through Lex
ington his way to the mountains. The object of
his visit will be to the gallant mounaineerS
take service in the Federal army.-LouiSViAe (hy)
Journal, abolition.
Poor old Crittenden how he has fallen The abo
tionSts spurned him in the Federal Senate and refused
to treat his propositions for peace with respect now
he is working for those who his interiors in char
acter and talent and who the vile subjects of Abe
Lincoln. Poor old man, he will go the grave
without tie respect of any honorable man.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

RIGHT OScE.-Mr Josiah Turner, of Orange, is
candidate for Congress in the 5th District, and has
published a card combating certain charges which
have been made against him. Among others, he says
is charged that he voted against the Stay Law and
he replies follows
- could not vote for the Stay Law, because
thought it UNCONSTITUTIONAL because 1t closes the
Courts of Justice and ties down the strong arm OF the
law which should he appraised to defend the Vlruous
and the weak against the vicious and the strong.
know a citizen whose horse has been taken from him
violently without allowing for the continuance OF his
cause by the Court Four must elapSe before ne
can recover his horse damage for his seizure and
detention. \ law staying executions could favor but
such this
We never had a very good opinion of Mr. Turner but
we confess that we think little better of him now.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

Hoop Poles, Slaves and Cord Wood,
Wanted at the Charlotte Steam Mill.
Oct Is. JOHN WILKES,
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APPoINTED-We are happy to announce (says the
Raleigh Journal that Spier Whitaker, Esq, of Halifax,
has been appointed Aid-de-Camp to his Excellency
Gov. Clark with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel to
take rank from the 10th day of October, inst Colonel
w. was formerly Attorney General of the State and
ranks high as gentleman, a jurist, and patriot.
His appointment will be hailed with general satistac
ton.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

34rH n. c. REGINENr.-We learn that new Regi-
ment organized High Point Saturday last by
the election of DR. Leaventhorpe of Rutherford, as
Colonel: " Houck of Rowan. Lent Colonel; and VI
Shafner, Major. DR. Leaventhorpe is Englishman,
and once held IL commission in the English army.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

AFFAIRS AT THE NoRTH.-From an interview
with gentleman who has ust arrived from the
North we have learned some facts relative to the
existing state of affairs there. La New York the
wholesale merchants are literally doing nothing,
except those who have goods to sell to the Gov
eminent, for which they receive in return Secrc-
tary Chase's 'promises to pay" The tailors and
shoemakers are to some extent employed upon
work for the army; but the mechanics generally
are incensed in consequence OF the action of the
Administration in sending to Europe for many
articles of supply. In Philadel phia there are
thirty-one thousand women who can find EN-
ployment, and charity alone will keep them from
starvation. There is not as much business done
in that city in month as there is i'll Richmond
in one day This can scarcely be called cheering
prospect at the outset of long and dreary winter.
The Germans and Irish in the cities, who are
generally working people, enlist in the army for
the sole purpose Of getting something to eat; but
the country people have ceased to feel any interest
in the war; and it has passed into proverb anon z
them that no decent man joins the army. Events
point to increasing discomfort among the lower
classes of the population, and it would surprise
US to hear, at any moment, OF the breaking out Of
fearful civil war on the soil Of aboiitionsm.--
Richmond Dtspatch, 25M.
THE OUTRAGEs OF GEN LANE.-The St Louis
Republican, Union paper,) Of Tuesday, says.
In regard to the course of Lane and his band
of vagabonds, unfortunately mustered into the
service of the United States, and thereby having a
show of authority for their acts Of oppression and
theft, we have from another source the most
lamentable accounts. His course, and that Of the
men attached to his command, has been one of
undisgused robbery, plunder, aud outrage, not
confined to Secessionists, but extending to Union
men, all along the Kansas border. In all cases,
he has authorized and justified his in run
ming off whole plantations of slaves, and compel
ling them to 60 when they were unwilling to do
So We are pleased to know that a true represen-
tation of the outrages committed by this man
upon the loyal as well as disloyal citizens of the
border counties has been made to Secretary
Cameron, now in this city, and hope, notwithstan-
ding the emissaries which he has sent to Washing
toe, that he will be driven i'll disgrace from the
army, and his regiment of jayhawkers disbanded.
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Esy- We find published in the papers extracts from

Esg We find published in the papers extracts from
another letter of Mr. Russell, the Englishman, who
writes for the London Times. Speaking of affairs
about Washington, he says:
1.-THE veteran chief of the American army (Scott J
speaks of retiring in another month TO enjoy an nom
ored repose. Iii fare they who serve a Republic ]!
WaShiurtou'S estate is O wilderneSS-his monument
unfinished. General SCOTS name has fallen out OF
mems memory in a few weeks There are great e1-
pectations of the new General Halleck, most dis
tippuished West Point officer long connected with the
Government of California who has come out OF prl-
vate life in that State order lead the troops OF the
United States The Navy Department is making pro-
dgious efforts to procure cannon, and several English
firms regardless of the Queens proclamation, have
sent over their here 10 make offers Tor
contracts TO supply steel and other ordnance:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

Wharf.-The proprietor of the Steam FIGURING Mills
this place wants to purchase Wheat for which he
will pay s! to 81 O5 per bushel for a good article.
We give it opinion only that now is the time for
farmers to sell, it does not possible for the
price to advance considering the large crop and the
crampe condition of the business of the country 1t
strikes AS bad policy to hold any article wait
ing for higher rates, hen fair prices be obtained
the present time.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

SHINPLAsTERs.&The Virginia papers are warning the
public against the ''shnplasters small bills with
are being issued in that State by individuals and
authorized corporations There many counterfeits
in circulation, and the genuine much better
than the counterfets. Some of them made paya-
BILE in hay and persimmons. Some time ago we warned
the public against taking these shinpasters for
believed at the first they put i'll circulation by
those who are boarding mp the specie, well by
persons who intend deraud and make money by the
operation. The Richmond Dispatch says
The evil inflicted upon this community by the
lawful issue of individual be often or
too earnestly condemned If it could be made to re-
coil upon its authors, the public might patiently sub
nit to the nticon for PERIOD but unfortunately the
innocent only the sufferers now, but will be
the real losers in the end