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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05
HIGH POINT FEMALE SCHOOL, :
Hi gh Point, N. &.

The Spring Session, 1861, will begin on Monday
Feb 4th, with the following
pal; Miss j. c. Lindsay, Miss NJ. J. Tucker, Miss L. A
Lander, Assistants.
CHARGES PER SESSION TWENTY WEEKS:
Board including fuel and washing, lights
extra) S8 ssmonth, $40 90
Tuition $40, $12 so, SIS 90
Piano Guitar, 20 90
Drawing, Wax Fruit, or Embroidery, 90
We have no Incidental Tax.
We make charge for Tuition in French, Latin,
Vocal Music, nor for use of Piano or Guitar.
By close examination of the above List of Charges,
it will be observed that NO CHEAPER INSTITUTION
OF IT'S GRADE be found. This fact makes it
reasonable to enforce in every case the following
TERMs-Twenty- dollars required in advance, the
balance at the close of the session.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES TO PATRONS.
LOAN PUPILs.A PECULIAR feature OF this Institution
is the fact that admit limited number of worthy
poor young ladies' and wait with them for their tuition
until they can pay it by teaching otherwise.
PRIMARY BRANCHEs.-ETery pupil is required to study
Spelling Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Grammar and
Composition
TEACHERs.-Our Teachers, who all native North
Caronians worthy well qualified, and experienced
HEALTH.-Not single case of sickness occurred
among boarding pupils during the Fall Session, go
CALLs.-The boarding pupils are not allowed to re-
cevc visits from any gentlemen but near relatives.
BoARD.-This department. under the Immediate SUI
peryison of the Principal and his wife, has heretofore
given entire satisfaction. The pupils rooms heated
with replaces.
AccouNTs.-The pupils pay at the time for every
article they buy. They make no accounts either di-
rectly Indirectly.
The Institution is not Sectarian in any sense.
We mention also the Library, the Museum the Read
ing Room, the Pianos and Apparatus, the Gym
nasium, the Evening Walks closing with the determi-
nation build up large School, not by highsound-
ing name not by extrayagant promises, not by election
eerng, but by gradually convincing the enlightened
public that worthy of their patronage. We
refer TO former patrons.
For Circular address S. LANDER,
Jan Is, 1851 pd Principal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05
SlG0 REWARD

BRANAWAY from the subscriber the lst October,
4 O. a mulatto boy named SOLOMON. He is near six
feet high about thirty old toeraby bright rather
look when spoken to- The end of the forefnger of his
left hand has been cut off and sharp hard knot has
grown on the end of it. I think lie is lurking about
Rocky River, in the lower end of Caharrus county.
where he was raised. Hg~ All persons are forewarned
not to harbor or assist him. under the penalty of the
law will pay the above reward for his delivery to
me- his apprehension and confinement in any Jail so
can get him. WILLIAM HAMILTON,
Negro Head Depot, Union CO., n. c.
Q. 1860.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05
NOTICE.

Taken up and committed to the Jail of Mecklenburg
county, on the Sth day of September, 1860, Negro
boy about or 20 years of age, (black about feet
or inches high He says his name is JIM and that
he belongs John Worthy of CASTOR county, that his
master moved to Texas early last Spring, at which
time he ran away from him. Jim appears very duh:
can scarcely communicate anything about his master
or home with any intelligence. He has scar on his
right fore finger made by cutting knife. The
is requested to come forward, prove property pay
penses and take said boy away, otherwise he will be
disposed of according 10 law.
Oct. 9. 1860. if E. C. GRIER, Sheriff
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05
WANTE ED.

Every body to know that J. TR0TTER is at his Old
Stand, opposite the JAIL and is prepared to repair
paint and retrm Buggies and Carriages in the best
manner He can put on Bugges the neatest and best
Tops ofany workman in the county. Some new work
will also be made.
He respectfully informs the public that he can make
Buggy that will ride into Office for at least
ry him about while seeking the public stas) any
where else. Richard the Third offered his Kingdom
for horse but if he had known Trotter he would also
have wanted Buggy, such as he Joshua TrOtter, can
make repair. SO give him cali.
Jan l. 1861. 3m J. TROTTER.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05

THE ARMS AT FAYETTEvILLE.--H r. Craig,
Colonel Of Ordnance, reports that on the Both
December, 1859, orders received from the
War Department directing the transfer Of lis, 900
nuskets from the Springfield (Mass.) and Water
vlet On. Y) arsenals, different arsenals at the
South. These orders were carried out during the
past Spring. Of these arms the following were
removed to the arsenal at Fayetteville, N. c., to-
wit: Is, ,45S percussion muskets; $3.50 altered
muskets (hint-lock to percussion 1000 percussion
rifles In all 26,978.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05

Ex-PREsIDENT FlLbMoRE.-The, Hon. Mil
lard Fillmore was, few weeks ago, suggested bya
Union meeting in New York a suitable person
go to South Carolina tender the people of that
State the assurances of the citizens Of New York
that the North would respect and uphold the con-
stitutional rights of the South This mission Mr.
Fillmore declined, and IN his letter remarked:
What they want, and what want, is some assur-
oace from the Republican party, now dominant at
the North, that they, at least :he conservative
portion of them, are ready and willing to for
ward and repeal all unconstitutional State laws live
up to the compromises of the Constitution, exc
cute the laws of Congress honestly and faithfully,
and treat our Southern brethren as friends When
| can have any such reliable this to
give will 90 most cheeriully and urge our South
ern brethren tofollow example and restore har-
mony and fraternal affection between the North
and the South. At present, our labors should be
here Let US put ourselves right, and then we can
with more confidence and justice appeal to them.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05
Implements of all kinds

Straw Cutters, Corn Shelters, Plows, Hoes, Shovels,
Spades Forks, Axes Picks. Mattocks, Grubbng Hoes,
Trace Chains Wagon Chains, Log Chains, Pruning
and Hedge Shears Pruning and budding Knives, gar
den Hoes and Rakes with handles Grain Cradles grain,
grass and brer Scythes, Bush Hooks, Wagon boxes;
Hollow ware such pots, and lids, skillits sp-
ders stew-pans and kettles CauIdrons from 20 to l2O
gallons each Iron and brass Preserving Kettles, Sheep
Shears, &C, at TAYLORS Hardware Depot, opposite
the Mansion House.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05
PRESS ON!

Press on! if Fortune play thee false
To-day, tomorrow she'll be true;
Whom now she sinks she then exalts,
Taking old gifts and granting new.
The wisdom of the present hour
Makes up for follies past and gone;
To weakness strength succeeds, and power
From frailty springs; press on! press on
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05
Beef Cattle Wanted.

Highest Cash Prices paid for Beeres and Sheep.
am still engaged in Butcherng, and desire to pur
chase Beef Cattle and Sheep, for which will pay the
highest market prices. Those having stock for sale
will find their advantage to give call. In
quire DR.. Taylor's Tan Yard
Aug. 81, 1860. 26-tf J. L. STOUT.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05
Hardware!! Hardware!
A, A, n. NJ, TAYLOR

ED ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the pub
. lie generally, that he has added to his extensive
stock of Stoves and Tin Ware, large and complete
stock of Hardware, consisting in part as follows:
Carpenters Tools.
Circular, mill, crosscut, hand, ripper, pannel, prun-
ing grating lennon, back, compass, webb, and butch
er SAWS; Braces and bits, Draw Knives, Chissels
Augers, Gmles, Hammers, Hatchets, and Axes; Brick
plastering. and pointing Trowels; Sawsetters, Screw
plates, Stocks and dies Planes of all kinds, Spoke
shaves Steelbade beve and try Squares Spirit Levels
Pocket Levels, Spirit level Walls Boring machines
Gougers, and in fact everything mechanic wants, in
great variety and at very Tow prices, at TAYLORS
Hardware Store and Tinware Depot, opposite the Man
sion House. Charlotte. \. G.
May -, leGy. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05

PERILs OF THE WHALE FIsHERY--A letter
from, Job n Sherman, third mate ofthe ship Mary
Ann of Fair Haven Mass, gives the particulars
Of his escape from death while pursuing whale.
The whale struck the boat andthrew him right
across the monsters mouth so that both legs were
in its mouth, and then went down with him.
Fortunately, the whale soon came up so the man
could breathe In the meantime he had extricated
one of his legs, but the whale immediately went
down again, carrying Mr. Sherman down the second
time. Mr s. then thought Of his sheath knife,
which he used upon the whales under jaw, caus-
ing il to let go its hold. When Mr.. 8. arose to
the surface ofthe water, about ships length fom
the boat, and he was rescued, nearly exhausted,
By sezing him by the hair of the head as he was
sinking On examination he found himself with
hole in one leg large enough to receive an egg.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05

No PRAYERS FOR THE PREsIDENT.--It is q
note worthy fact that in the Episcopal churches Of
this city, the usual prayes for the President Of the
United States and all others in authority" was
changed so as to harmonize with the altered polit-
ical relations of the State. The change consisted
in limiting the prayer simply to 'thy servants in
authority" The usual prayer for congress, when
in session, was also appropriately omitted. Such
departures from an important portion of the litur-
gy of the Episcopal Church. made necessary by
the melancholy times which have come upon US,
fell the of the worshippers at her altar with
peculiar sadness-INobile Register.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05

DR. WINsHIP OUTDoNE.-Dr. Winship the
celebrated massachusetts athlete, who asserted
to be the strongest man in the world" has met a
superior in the person of ono William Thompson
who is connected with the Chicago Gymnasium.
The test of strength occurred in that city one day
last week, at gymnastic tournament, ut which
Dr. WinshiP performed his great muscular feat Of
lifting nine kegs of-nails weighing 1000 pounds,
and raising with the aid of harness on his shoul-
ders, 1,5l7 pounds He was succeeded by Thomp-
son, who, commencing with the last lift of the
Doctor then went adding weights and lifting,
with harness on his shoulders and hips, until the
numbers stood successfully, / ,536, 1886, l,736,
936, 2,036, 2,136 pounds-a very remarkable
lift the latter, to be He also experimental
with dumb-bells weighing 100 and l65 pounds.
Another competing gymnast, named Curtis, 'push-
ed" first l30 pounds, and then $50 pounds in each
hand with the pulley, and lying down upon his
back put up ll0 pounds in each hand. But the
feat Of the evening the great lift of Thompson,
and the judges considered it in the award of the
$500 prize to him.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05

ABsURDITIEs.- attempt to borrow money on
the plea of extreme poverty
To judge of peoples piety By their attendance
at church
To keep your clerks on miserable salaries and
wonder at them robbing you
To make your servants tell lies for you, aud af.
terwards be angry with them because they lie for
themselves.
To tell your own secrets, and believe other peo-
pie will keep them.
Expecting to do good business without adyertis-
ing
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05
FRU II AND TREE STGRE.

The subscriber has opened out next door above
Byery's Tn-Shop in the Mansion House Building and
will keep hand well selected stock of Fruit Trees
Grape Vines, Eyergreens and Shrubbery, &c. Also,
Fruits of various kinds Apples, Oranges, Lemons
Pine Apples &c, &c. E. w. LYLES.
Dec. II, 1860. If.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05

RHODE IsLAND-Thc House of Representa-
tives of Rhode Island has concurred with the
Senate, by vote of yeas 48, nays 18, in the re-
peal of the Personal Liberty law of the State All
honor to the patriotic little State, which has led
the way in doing justice to the South
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05

KENTUcKY.-The. Legislature appointed the
following Commissioners to meet the Commissions
ers of Virginia at Washington City on the 4th
James B. Clay, Joshua T Bell, Governor More
head VIM. o. Butler, JAS Guthrie and Chas.
Wickliffe
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05

A young apprentice to the shoemaking business
asked his master what answer he should give to the
oft-repeated question, /" Does your master warrant
his shoes" "Answer Thomas" said the master,
''that warrant them to prove good; and if they
don't I'll make them good for nothing.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05

CosT OF THE CHINA CAMPAIGN.-The Chinese
campaign just closed is estimated to have cost En-
gland about 81 100000, against which the En-
glish Minister has been content to accept an in
demnity OF s, 100000 tales, equal to about e.
1000 To such practical, cost-counting peo-
pie the English this fact it may easily be ima-
gined, is anything but pleasant, and it becomes
doubly CALLING when it is known that the Emperor
of the French has made apoint of securing enough
te indemnify the French taxpayers. The reasons
for greater moderation on the part of Lord Elgin
the British public cannot discover
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05

Such Bellows, Auvils, Vices hand and slide Ham
mers Butrescs, FarrierS Knives. Screwpates, Stocks
and dies BlacksmhS PincerS and Tongs, RasTers and
Files of every kind Cat horseshoe and cnch Nails,
Bora; Of all sizes, both of northern and country
manufactures cast pow, blister and spring Steel &C.,
for sale very cheap at
TAILOR'S, opposite the Mansion House:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05
Quinn's Rheumatic Remedy

Has effected cures of ofRheumatism that considered
hopeless certificates to prove which can be exhibited.
The suffering are invited to give the medicine trial
Orders addressed to the undersigned at Charlotte viii
receive prompt attention. W. W. QUINN.
April 10, 1860. Price 81 so per bottle
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05
J. A. TAGERT, Sec'y.


KEEP BACK THE CoTToN-Let the patriots
and planters of the South keep back their cotton
In March, Europe will need supplies. If our ports
are blockaded, Europe will find way to open
them We can live-our Southern peope-for
we only send a surplus crop to market: The cot
ton States have only need to agree, in confedera-
ton, and an independent power, demand the
cognition of Europe Texas, alone, gladly
acknowledged such, and Great Britain, through
her diplomats, tried her best to keep her from
entering the United States Confederacy. With
all the Cotton States united, we bind the world
to pledges Of recognition, and even alliance We
can declare our ports free to the trade of all the
world, New England excepted. discrimination be-
tween Southern and Northern bottoms; issue letters
of marque and reprisal, and play such game with
our blockading gentry as will cure them very soon
of their warlike passions. Only be firm trust no
business politicians. and let the Colts and the
non be ady.- Charleston Nercury.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05
VALUABLE PLANTATION
FOR SALE.

The subscriber offers for sale that valuable Planta
ton formerly owned by the Rev. H. B. Cunningham,
situated nine miles north of Charlotte. The tact of
land contains 100 acres about ofwhich cleared
including good meadow of % or 80 acres-the bal
is good wood land The A., Tenn. & Ohio Rail-
road passes through the plantation. There is fine
Dwelling House containing nine rooms with 8 fire.
places, and all necessary out-buildings Good water
convenient.
For further information apply to the undersigned
his residence address him at Craghead P o., or
apply to J. c. McAuley on the premises.
R. r. HUNTER.
December f. 1860 3m-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05

pT A Washington correspondent says " 1t is
thought that Jefferson Davis will be elected Presi-
dent of the Southern Confederacy by the Mont
gomery Convention"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05

WENDELL Phillips ON SECEssIoN.-W endell
Phillips the notorious abolitionist, in his speech
iu Boston recently, charged Seward with having
attempted to gain by conservatism what he failed
to secure by abolitonism-the next presidency
Phillips chief argument was that disunion is de-
sirahle because it will abolish slavery He called
upon the North to tell the South what they really
mean, namely, "Abolition." Any compromise
made by Congress would not affect the Northern
heart and conscience. He argued the North would
gain by disunion, and used the following language:
"Sacrifce everything for the Union? God forbid! !
Sacrifice everything to keep South Carolina in it
Rather build bridge of gold and pay her toll over
it. Let her march off with banners and trumpets
and we will speed the parting guests Let her not
stand upon the order of her going, but 60 at
Give her the forts and arsenals, and subtrcasuries
and lend her jewels of silver and gold and Egypt
will rejoice that she has departed He began his
peroration with the words -"AH hail disunion %
He narrowly escaped nlaltreatmcnt by the mob
while going bone.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05

Consignments of cottou tobacco, wheat and corn re-
spectfuIlf solicited and which will have faithful per-
sonal attention good supply of Groceries always on
hand and for sale reasonable terms Orders for
goods promptly filed. Both concerns will adhere
strictly to selling produce on commission Neither
concern will buy commission speculation or other
wise the articles named above their business In pro-
duee is confined exclusively to selling
We respectfully call the attention of operatives and
planters Petersburg of the best cotton markets
in the South. The demand il good both from manu-
aeturers here anG for direct shipment fro City Point
to Europe.
Efforts being mode to ship cotton direct from
Charlotte to this point, for So per bale.
January %, 1861. lm-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05

AT TAYLOR'S you can find the largest assortment
OF Cutlery Guns and Pistols, of all the celebrated
makes.
GLASS of all sizes and qualities-both French and
american. Also, Putty by the keg or pound
WOODEN WARE Brooms, &C., of all kinds.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05
Charlotte & :. C. Railroad.

- 0n m ana after the First day of October THROUGH
EAT e. Fhhoo FREIGHT TRAINS will run Daily between
Charlotte and Charleston without trarssbinnent tbns
eh8ong HelghtS to reach Charlotte in davs or less
from New York, and in day from Charleston, and
~ ~
Also, THROUGH TICKETS will he sols fran, Cha
lOtte to Charleston at Ss So aud to New, YorI v;a
Charleston Steamers at SI9 and rice re.sa Tha ,sr
chants and public are invited to try this cheap and
expeditions route for freightS and passengers
A. II. MARTIN
Oct ? 1860. If Genl Fit. and Ticket Agent
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05

THE HEBREWS AND SLAvERY--ltis is singular
fact that the most mastery expositions which have
been made of the constitutional and the religious
argument for slavery are from gentlemen ofthe He
brew faith Senator Benjamin, of Louisiana. has
made most unarswerabe. speech the rights of
the South ever made in the Senate, aud Rabbi
Raphael in the pulpit of New York, has delivered
discourse which stands like the tallest peak of
the Himmalahs-immovable and Incompatible
Both these efforts are as great IN their calmness
and dignity in their irrepressble logic and pro-
found learning In addition to its unrivalled cru
dition, there is something almost startling andsub
lime where, in certain part of his discourse, this
Jewish Rabbi instruets that false preacher of
Christianity, Henry Ward Beecher, in the spirit
and principles of his own religion.-R. Dispatch.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05

ANOTHER SIGN.-The British Consul at Pen
sacola, 1t seems, has officially endorsed State
clearance to cotton laden ship there, and the en-
dorsement, doubtless, will see the ship toLiver-
pool. Nobody believe now, that British
Consul would venture upon such proceeding
without having been previously advised by his
government. And, such being the case, is it not
further evidence that the British Lion dees not
intend that the (" cotton" he wants shall be shut
up in Southern ports by paper blockade2
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05

REFER TO c. F. Fisher, Esq, Pres't c Railroad !;
DR. W Hawkins, Prest Raleigh CASTOR Railroad
Bridges Pres't Branch Bank at Tarboro n c.: Hon
Edwards Warren county; James NJ Bullock, Esq.
Granville county Fisher, cashier Exchange Bank,
Petersburg. Va: K P Battle, Esq, Raleigh
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05
NINTH voLUME--NUMBER 45o.

ENGLAND AND THE SouTH.-Tte New York
Express says that the positive announcement by
the Toronto Leader, the official journal of the
Royal Government in Canada, that the British
Government intends to acknowledge the inde-
pendence of the Southern Confederacy as soon as
it is regularly organized, creates profound sensa
ton in New York.
The Express also observes that the cautious and
very diplomatic speech of the British Premier at
the Southampton dinner, on the 9th--strongly
adverse to !" coercion" unquestionably means
much in this connection--and the meaning may
be, intervention besides Recognition)-- in case
we go to work cutting one another's throats, and
blowing one anothers brains out.
We have always believed that to this complexion
it would come at last. In spite of the abolition
yepngs of the British press, we have always felt
sure that the interests of Great Britain like those
of all nations, would dictate her policy this as
every other question
Disunion is now, alas! an accomplished fact; on
the 4th of February, Southern Government will
be established at Montgomery, and within six
months afterwards, side by side with the banner
adopted by the new nation, the Red Cross of Eng
land and the Tricolor of France will be waving in
friendly and indissoluble alliance.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05
RICHNOND, IA

R. 4. MARTIN, formerly of Granville county. n c.
RoBT. TANNAHILL formerly of Edgecombe county; Z.
WALTER X MARTIN of Richmond, va.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-02-05

The Spring Session, 1861, will begin on Monday
Feb. 4th, with the following
BOARD OF INsTRUcTIoN-S. LANDER, A NJ. Prnci
pal Miss j. c. Lindsay, Miss NJ J. Tucker, Miss l..
Lander, Assistants.