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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20
For the Uestern Democrat.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

The Ladies' Hospital Association of Mecklenburg ac-
knowledge the receipt of the following sums of money
and sundres for the of the Hospital at Yorktown:
Fifty dollars, Unknown;
Twenty-Five dollars, Mr. George Cross
Three dollars Mrs Owens;
Four dollars Mr. Cochran;
Five dollars Miss Kate Wilson, Augusta;
Two dollars, Friend;
Fifteen dollars, Mrs Cald"eii;
Five dollars Mrs Ed White;
C1otbing Mr. and Mrs Rich. Peoples;
Clothing, Mrs Watts;
Mrs Elias brandy. A Colored Woman, s.. box
of useful articles Mr. VIM. Wright Richmond, Va A
box from Wilmington, n. c.: from lady OF that town
The Hospital Association also acknowledge the re-
ceipt of the following patriotic letter
GLExwooD. August 5th, 1861.
Mrs WILSON President Of the NecktenJurg H. A:
| have read with much pleasure the information
of your Association and its proceedings from time 10
time published in ou: Journals and have felt strong
desire to mingle your deliberations and share your
abors but circumstances beyond my control render it
impossible This DESIRE hitherto unqualified, has pre-
vented nv transmitting you at earlier PERIOD the
mite which now send Apart from the fact that my
hearts treasure is there, feel that true PATRIOTISM
Ioulv demands that those who have renquished nome
and ease taken their lives in their hands and gone to
shed their last drop of blood if need be in our defence
shall have some sacrifices at hands. For myself,
am not only willing but prefer to be clad IN the plain
est garb and live the most frugal fare SO long as my
cou1trv bleeds and her sons dwell in tents.
God speed in labor Of love, and permit you
to see your country free, is my earnest prayer
Very respectfully, n a. T.
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S7I REWARD.

RUNAWAY from whore had them hired. gear
Chester in June last three negro men, viz Hill
Giles and Henry.
Bill and Giles bought the l4tb Of last November
at the estate sale of Ed Leach, on Broad River, in
York District They being brothers and having rea-
tions in the neighborbood where re purchased thsm
is than likely they have made their way back
10 their old neighborhood.
Bill is about 2e years old, feet inches high, will
weigh $50 100 pounds; is very black rather sharp
faced, speaks quick when spoken to.
Giles his brother, Is about "a years old; feet
inches high; will weigh leo lbs, is very black, and
walks with his head mp and feet turned out in front
Henry, we purchased Jan. ], Of Col o. Hives on the
CatAwba river He Is % old, well set feet 10
inches high and will weigh IT'S pounds; has heavy
and speaks slowly; has some character as run
away. May go Charleston or Washington city, it is
hard telling where be will go he Is gentleman Of
travel.
They all ran off about the same time.
We will pay SIS reward for the 3 men; or $25 a
piece for either Of them delivered in any Jail that
can get them These boys may attempt to make their
way North some others from this place have at
tempted. PRIDE DCNOVAnI.
Chester, 8. c, July 30, 1861 #
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Emmons am gratiied to state that we have in our
midst within few miles of the NJ G. Railroad, most
extensive and valuable supply of lead ready to be
taken up And he further reports that we have the
material for the manufacture of gunpowder The most
valuable ingredient of powder, satpetre, is found
abundantly in the limestone caves of Tennessee,
Georgia and North Alabama. A company is now
gagged in the western of this State for the
acture of powder, and if any assistance is required
would suggest that the State should furnish aid for the
purpose of facilitating the supply of this necessary
material which the blockade of coast now ehectu-
ally cuts off.
The blockade of our coast and the non intercourse
around our borders, have established two very i'm
portan facts: st That in commercial relations
had become almost entirely dependent on the Narth
for almost every article that we connected with
machinery, farming, merchandise, food and clothing
both the Injuries and necessaries of life, including
almost every article needed for defence. The
second and important fact is established that
we have the means and material for supplying all these
wants within borders. Necessity is develop
ing these and driving to the of them
The continuance of this and blockade for two
three may inct much personal suffering but it
will accomplish national and commercial indepen-
dence.
If the terminate soon, our political rights
might be secured, but trade would resume its old cham
nels Time alone will successfully divert the course
of trade, but when diverted it becomes more diff
cult to restore it, Once check and turn off the
great flood of Northern trade and Southern labor,
Southern trade and Southern capital will roll their
strength together to establish Southern prosperity and
independence; and is equally important to to
tabsh our commercial as our political independence.
decisive victory may establish political rights
in single day. but continuance ofthc and block
ade only accomplish the other.
To US the blockade and war is a sharp but Temporal
ry pain but it is slow consumption preying the
vals of Northern. wealth and commerce.
| must conclude this communication by stating that
there other subjects that submit to the
consideration of the General Assembly in special
message, which | will do at the earliest moment
HENRY T. CLARK.
Executive Office
Raleigh, August l6, 1851
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THE NEWS.

~ Cenfcderates beginning to get the upper
,stbe Lincolnites in Missouri and Western yir-
On the 10th inst, Springfield, Missouri,
.larals under Gems. Lyon and Zegle, attacked the
5orates under Gen. Price and Ben. McCuoch,
,r they were advancing Springfield. The re-
vas disastrous defeat of the federals-Gen
himself being kied-though we have not yet
rod full account of the affair. The latest news
49,. that McCulloch was pursuing the federal army.
The capture of two Regiments of the Lincolnites at
r.Fgrg Va, appears to be confirmed.
What the South is do with all the Yankee priso-
- # has is question of some Importance. Many
them are fring better than they did at home before
.r ioned Lincoln's army.
i, the North the federal officers are becoming more
.l more yranncal every day. They free white
men and cast them into prison the slightest suspicion
.I will not 50 much as make known the charges on
,1ich they are arrested. Liberty no longer exists
yrrb Of Mason & Dixon's line. Thankful should we
m the South feel that have forever dissolved all
..ocation with such people.
Yesterday was the day set apart for the adjournment
a the Confederate Congress- but we it stated that
w effort would be made to prolong the session. as all
~. business had not been transacted.
Troops are pouring into Richmond every day from
At the States in the Southern Confederacy.
letter from an officer in the I'd n c. Regiment of
>ate Troops Col. Tews), dated Potomac Run, Aug.
H. say:
We are six miles from Acquia Creek, under
Command Of ten. Holmes, who has over 5000
hen in the vicinity. We are in days march of
Alexandria, and are held in readiness to join any
sIrancc attack by Beauregard; and also, are
repairing to blockade the Potomac below. No
lev devclopments-all now calm-but from the
number Of transportation wagons passing up to
Manassas presume some forward movement is
lgar at hand
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The War News.

RICHMOND August l7.-Despatches received
here from reliable source report the Coafederates
loss, Springfield, No. at about 900 killed,
wounded and missing. The Federals' loss killed,
wounded and prisoners is Twenty-Five hundred.
Gen Lyon was killed. Six cannon were taken and
large amount of stores and wagons. 1t was a
total rout. McCuloch and Price are in hot pursuit
of the enemy, and are confident of capturing the
whole of Zeigle's command. Hardee and JEFF.
Thompson are moving North-easteriy, expecting
to cut off Zege's retreat towards st. Louis.
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To Rife WI Takers within the State.
ORDINANCE DEPARTMENT,

ORDINANCE DEPARTMENT,
Raleigh, August 10, 1861
Proposals invited until IL NJ on Wednesday 4th
September next for the fabrication and delivery at the
Ordinance Depot in this city-where samples may be
seen-of $4,000 five thousand Percussion Rifles OF the
following dimensions to-wit:
Inches.
BARREL, Diameter of the bore 0.54
cast steel Variation allowed 00l
or iron, Diameter at the muZzle O90
steel pre- Diameter at breech between the fats OILS
ferred. Length without the breech screw, SO
RAMRoD-steel-length 80
ARM CuMPLETE-length 4SS
IMPLEMENTS: driver, with cone wrench: ripper,
ball scree, spring rice, bullet mould.
To be subject to inspection before reception. Pro-
posals will the number that will be delivered
weekly, and the earliest day of the first delivery Suf
fcent security for the faithful performance of contract
will accompany proposals, which will be addressed TO
the "Othcer Commanding Ordinance Depot, Raleigh,
N c." and endorsed proposals for furnishing percus
sion Rifles
JAS. \. J. BRADFORD.
August 20, 1861 st.
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THE LEGIsL ATCRE.-This body met in Raleigh on
Thursday last, the 18th. In the Senate, Gov Clark
presided Speaker. Mr. J. a. Englehard was elected
assistant Clerk in place of W. L. Saunders, resigned
Some doubt existed whether Gov. Clark could act as
Srher and Governor, at the time, therefore Mr.
Turner introduced resolution inquire into the ex-
,rlency and cOnstitutionaty of electing a Governor
ill the uncxpircd term of Gov. Ellis. The rcsolu-
ton was laid the table by a vote of 2t to IL.
Ia the House of Commons, the Clerk, Mr. Cantwell
ling absent as soldier, the speaker appointed J. j.
rrdel principal clerk, and IL H. Pinnx assistant
pro tenn. \ resolution passed to appoint COM
@ec of five from each House to lay off the State into
'" Congressional Districts, according to law
On Friday the Governors message was read in both
Houses and ordered to be printed. The House had
galcr consideration bill in regard to continuing the
Military establishment of the State. According to
At Of the Convention the whole concern was to be
ard over to the Confederate authorities the goth
This month"; but it is thought that it Will be
rrS>ary TO continue some portion of the State bu-
I''aH until our own troops properly equipped and
Ready "T the field Somc.arc for dispensing with the
0hres Of QnartcrmaStcr and Commissary, while others
aie opposed TO letting the entire management of our
uo> pass out of the hands of our own State authori-
Les.
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WHAT THEY THINK TACTIcs.-The New York
Herald pays the following very unexpected COM
pliment
The Confederate States managers have exhibited
good judgment in the selection of their commanders
They have of the best officers that have served
under General Scott and have discarded the idea of
political favorsm that governs the action of adj
minstration, and placed the right man in the right
place The movements of their forces during the late
contest managed with great skill, showing that
if intend to conquer them the very best military
talelt at command must be employed. They had
Patterson to play the part of Grouchy in their pro-
gramme, but every man, knowing his duty, had the
skill to execute it, Oar authorities, since the up
rising of the people have been devoting their time
fost upon gallant volunteers all the politicians in
their power if they intended to slaughter them.
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A Nut FOR THE ABoLITIoNIsTs.-We have
learned that the of 81 has just been forward
cd to Yorktown under circumstances that justify
a notice. We have in Fayetteville Band of
Musicians, eight in number, all slaves, who took
it into their head last week to get up a Concert,
with the Mayors consent) by which they de-
sired to accomplish several objects, such as, to
provide small fund for their associated purposes,
to contribute something to the comfort of our
volunteers at Yorktown. and last, and perhaps not
least, to let off some rdcule OF Old Abe Lincoln,
in the shape of a song written by OF for them, we
are not sure which. Well, they had their Concert,
under the lead of "Mack Hybart," Ohe property
of Mrs, T. L. Hybart,) and the result was that
they called upon gentleman to forward for them,
to Yorktown, the above sum of s2l, to be az
propriated as the Commanders of our companies
there may see ft.-Fnyettevale Observer.
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LARGE SALE OF WooL.-The Nashville Union
Of the 9th inst. says:
awe heard of heavy transaction in wool yes
terday. Mr. Thomas r. Tate, of Charlotte N. G..
bought Mr. D. r. Cochrill's entire lot of wool,
amounting to about 81, 900 lbs, at45c per h. This
wool is of the finest quality, and is intended for
MIR Tate's mandatory.
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SUPREME CoURT.-At the Morganton term of
this Court, Messrs. John Kerr Smith, of Wilkes,
and j. w. Holmes, of Arkansas, were granted
County Court Licenses, and Messrs. Henry A.
Badham, Of Arkansas and Virgil A Lusk, of
Madison, were granted Superior Court Licenses.
We learn that the Court adjourned the 9th,
having done little business-the counsel being
principally Volunteers.-Raleigh Register.
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Gov. CLARKs MEssAGE.-We publish the Message of
Hi, E1rcencr. Henry T. Clark, delivered to the Legis-
le at II o'clock on Friday last. We happened to be
Raleigh on that day, and by permission of Mr. Ais
Iaush, clerk of the Senate, copied the Message
the original manuscripts (assisted by Mr. Bain a
n:orter in the Senate) as it read in both
houses, which will explain how we publish it in ad-
y.ace Of any other paper in the State.
In the extra which we printed on Saturday evening
and sent off there were some typographical errors
NJ did not have time to read the proof.
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sTOCKHOLDERS, MEETING.

The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the West
ern Plank Road Company will be held in Charlotte on
the 18Th day of September (being the third Wednesday
of the month"; 1t is desirable that the stock be fully
represented. c. g. HENDERSON,
PreEt Western Plank Road Co.
August 20, 1861 1t
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Governor of North Carolina.

PRISONERS IRoNs-The New York News saws that
the men lately captured board the privaeer Enchan-
tress 80 in number have been heavily roned and
fined in Moyamensng prison, Philadelphia. The treat
ment of Yankee prisoners by the Confederate author-
ties is far different from this 1t is mentioned by
Of the Richmond papers that of the prisoners
taken in the late battle have been released parole
and allowed board at the hotels in that CITY,
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Charlotte, n. G., August 10, 1861.
Officers of Beat Companies throughout Mecklenburg
county will appear in Charlotte Friday the 23d
instant, at 10 O'clock m, in order to receive their
Commissions. ]. Y. BRYCE,
Col. of 6Sth Regiment Militia
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All who are indebted TO us by Note or Account, are
requested to close them by the ls of October they
will be placed in the hands of officer for collection
J. G. WILKINSON & co.
s9- No goods sold from this date, nor work done,
unless the Cash is paid for them. JIG. ". co.
August 90 1861 st
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THE SOUTHERN Cause IN MIssoURI.-The- darkness
which has dimmed in the gallant State of
Missouri is fast fading away and the noble
people of that State will live under laws rulers of
their own choosing. The minions Of Lincoln have up
to short period held full sway the unarmed and
deenceless people of that State since the disbandng
of the State Troops in May last in accordance with an
agreement entered into by Gov Jackson the part
the State and Gen Harvey the part of the federas
We all know that no were the State Troops dis
banded by Gov jackson than Harvey displaced by
the concern at Washington and in his stead placed
Gen Lyon with instructions from the sale concern
to pay heed to the made by his predeces
and with the aid of 'regulars' and such debris
he could find low enough engage in the work, to
hector the people and bully them into submission"
These instructions have been carried by Lyon with
various results, until within short period, when he
and over 1900 of his lowlife followers made to
bite the dust before the intrepid bravery of McCuoch
and his men from Texas and Arkansas. The people
Southwest Missouri have again become free and
can now arm and equip and, by thousands will help to
drive the Northern vandals from the State.
Gov. Jackson, with the aid of Cen Pillow and troops
from Tennessee and Kentucky is operating against
the Tandal horde who have invaded the State point
opposite Cairo under the lead of Prentiss Fremont
Jackson and Pillow arrived New Madrid, few miles
below Cairo, few days since, with four steamboat
loads of Southern troops aud it is said the people
formed them that their houses their servants their
cornfelds their pastures, their gardens, their stock
their poultry" all at the service of the Confederate
troops and all seemed overjoyed their presence and
further expressed wish that if fighting to done
in their State, they hoped it would come off in their
neighborhood, that they might have the privilege of
caring for the wounded.
Gov. Jackson upon his return from Richmond after
reaching New Madrid, promptly issued proclamation,
declaring Missouri out of the Union, and that "the
State of Missouri sovereign free, and independent
Republic, has full power to levy war, conclude peace
contract alliances establish commerce. and do all other
acts and things which independent States may of right
do"
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SALT-We learn from the Courier that an
enterprizing citizen has determined to undertake
the manufacture of salt in Charleston, 5. &.
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At Rock Island Factory, on the 18th inst, Susan NJ
daughter of NJ. ]. and Sarah P. Aydlott aged year
and months.
In Yorktown, Va, on the 9th inst Mr. John Lee Or
man, member of the Charlotte Greys, aged 81 years.
son of Robt 0rman, Esq, of this county
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ID ECRUITS WANTED for T. II. Brem's Artillery
- Company, now in Virginia.
Apply to Col. WM. VI. GRIER, or \. B. DAVIDSON,
or DIR S. Y. JOHNSTON.
August 20, 1861 If
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HALVES AND QUARTERs.-Mr D. P. Weir Treasurer of
the Greensboro Mutual Life Insurance and Trust Com
pany, has come to the peoples aid by issuing and
25 cent bills.-Greens6or0 Times.
1t is very doubtful whether the shin pasers of the
Greensboro Insurance Company those issued by any
other corporation individual will benefit the people
in the long If these 'wild cat issues are not
suppressed by law if the law is enforced against
those issuing them, somebody will get hurt.
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GEN. BEAUREGARD.-The Courier du Canada of a late
date, gives the following apparently reliable account
of the lineage of Gen. Beauregard:
The grandfather of Gen. Beauregard commander of
the Southern army, was Canadian. His name was
Pierre Toutan, and he emgraed to New Orleans from
Batiscan, in the district of Three Rivers At N. O. he
made fortune and rapidly acquired considerable in
fuence among the French population of Louisiana.
As reward for his political services, he obtained for
his admission cadet into the Military Academy
at West Point. The figures in the books under the
of Pierre G. Toutan In the meantime he pur-
chased estate New Orleans which he called
Beauregard When his obtained his commission as
officer in the army he aside the humble of
Toutan, adopted the more aristocratic of De
Beauregard and thenceorh subscribed himself Pierre
VOutOn de Beauregard."
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Rg~ The President has issued his proclamation,
in accordance with the law empowering him SO to
do, "a copy of which will be found in another
column requiring all citizens of the United
States being males of fourteen years and upwards,
within the Confederate States, and adhering to the
Government of the United States, and acknowledg
ing the authority of the same, and not being cit-
zens Of the Confederate States, citizens of the
States of Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky, Missouri,
nor of the District of Columbia, nor the Terrific
ries of Arizona and New Mexico, the In dian
Territory South of Kansas, to depart from the
Confederate States within forty days from the date
of the proclamation august 18th, 1861; and
such persons remaining within the Confederate
States after that time shall become liable to be
treated as alien enemies.
The proclamation, however, excerpts all citizens
of the United States residing within the Confed-
crate States, with the intent to become citizens
thereof, and who shall make declaration Of such
intention, in due form, and acknowledging the
authority Of the Government of the Confederate
States.
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PRovIDESTIAL.-A letter the Petersburg Express
says:
There is circumstance connected with the ar
rival of Gen. Smiths brigade, fat Manassas from Win
chester which, think, renders it striking. 1t is
this When the several miles from the juno
on they were ordered to STOP and the four regiments
took short cut the country, and, strange
say, they came upon the battlefield only in the
nick of time, but upon the rey spot and at lie rey pint
where their services most required Does not this
look like direct nterposition Of Providence in
behalf?
is said that Gen. Smith, who reported having
been mortally wounded is in fair way of recovering
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EES1 Among the rich things picked up the battle
field at Manassas, was a diary in which is recorded
charge against the Chaplain of the 4h Maine regiment
that he had stolen anked envelopes from the soldiers
of his regiment and sold them. What good can finally
become of a people whose preachers even turn pick
pockets, and very often worse?
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TIRE IN UNION CouSTY.-A fire occurred in the neigh
mood of Wolfsville, Union county, the morning
ne 'h inst, on the premises of Mr. G. d. Broom,
''Oylng buildings machinery, &C., TO the value of
,.VV, We learn that there are strong grounds for
'''ihg 1t to be the work of an ncendiary
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August 20, 1861.

Wharf.-The demand is good especially at the Mill,
and prices sitter. We authorized to quote White
at so cents and Red at 80.
FLOUR, So IS to So 81 per sack. Supply only mod
Corn is in demand Sales at 90 to 65 cents per bushel
BACON is very scarce and in demand at l41 to Is
cents hog round Lard Is cents.
N. G. WHIsxEY GO cents per gallon.
Our merchants selling three pounds of Coffee to
the dollar though is worth 35 cents per pound
in Charleston. Salt Sc per sack.
COLUMBIA, Aug l7.--Cotton, rs bales cold, at lOA.
Flour So rs to So per sack extra family So 25 Corn
the decline-90 cents TO s per bushel. Bacon Is
cents, hog round. Oats SO cents.
CHARLESTON Aug l6.-But bales Of Cotton
received during the past week-no change in prices
market depressed Corn dallsales at 90 to 95 cents
Flour Sc IS to 81 so per Dbl. Bacon l5I to 1871
Lard II to Is. Salt 81 per sack; Rio Coffee 80 to 35
cts per lb--scarce.