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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-26
MONTANOENA FEMALE SEMINARY,

MOUNT PLEASANT, CABARRUS COUNTYN C.
The exercises of this School will be resumed on the
20th of August.
RATES SESSION:
Board (ncuding washing and fueD $40 90
English course, from 50 90 IS 90
Music the Piano, MeodeOn Guitar, 20 90
Languages each, s 90
Drawing or Painting, 10 90
Vocal Music 90
Emb odery, 90
Other ornamentals reasonable.
TERMS:
Half of all the expenses, board and tuition, must be
paid in advance, and the remainder the close of the
Session.
Pupils who board in the Seminary will not be per-
mittcd to make store accounts.
For further information, address
L. G. HEILIG.
August l3, 1851 25m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-26

THE COLD STEEL.-It has remained for this
extraordinary war, not only to break the spell of
invincbility which once attached to regular
soldiers, but to demonstrate that they cannot
stand a bayonet charge of Southern troops. A
great French General says: The bullet is foolish;
the bayonet only is wise" At long taw the
enemy, provided with Enfield rifles and cannon of
vast range, blaze away from sunrise to sunset;
but it is the close hug with cold steel which
affords the best test of backbone. In the battle
Springfield, the I'd Regiment Of L. S. regu-
lar Infantry was cut to pieces by bayonet charge
of Louisiana volunteer regiment This is but
illustration Of the force of cold steel in the
hands of determined men. The peculiar vim and
prowess of our people in hand-to-hand encounters
suggests the propriety Of arming them, where
muskets and bayonets cannot be obtained, with
boarding pixies, an excellent substitute for the
bayonet, the bowie-knife, one of those mechani-
cal appliances for dissolving the Union which is
not to be despised.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-26

DEBT OF NEwsPAPERs.-Newspaper subscrip-
tions are infalible tests of mems honesty. They
WILL sooner or later, discover the man If he is
dishonest, he will cheat the printer some way
says he has paid what he has not-decarles he
has the receipt somewhere-or sent money, and it
lost in the mal-or will take the paper and
not pay for it, on the grounds that he did not sub
scribe for it-or will move off, leaving it coming
to the Office he left. Thousands of professed
Christians are dishonest, and the printers book
will tell fearful tales in the FINAL judgment
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-26
II I ID ES.

I have on hand and am constantly receiving
large quantities of Hides, which l will exchange for
Leather.
S. NJ. HOWELL,
October s, 1861 6t-pd Charlotte. n C.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-26

The subscriber is prepared to purchase the new
crop of Wheat at the highest market price. Farmers
will find it to their advantage call at the CHAR
LOTTE STEAM MILLS before selling.
Jan'y /, 1861 If JNO. WILKES.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-26
EsTTTEEs! EsUTTE1Es!!

The highest cash market prices will De paid for
Butter. Eggs, Poultry, &C, at PALMERS
Sept "a, 1861 Variety Store.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-26
1udlou,s Ce1ebrated self-sea1ing

Cans, Of all The different sizes, at TAYLOR )
Hardware Store, opposite Mansion House.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-26

january !, 1851
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-16

El1- Hon. Alfred lIusrr, Postmaster OF Char
lesion has written to the Postmaster General that
he holds himself responsible to the Federal Gov
ernmeut for the revenues accruins fr"m his office
for the present. The postal arrangements will
therefore continue unchanged.
;EiY- 1t is reported that tho severu forts ou the
eoas., as Nell other property OWED by the Fed
cral Government, have been taken possession Of
BY the Government Of Florida"
asu- Governor Banks closed 4 dinner-tnblc
speech mt Boston, ON the Sd instant with the fol-
lowing sentiment: The gallant Major Anderson,
Of Fort Sumter; may the people give him Tho
honor he deserves, and God give the United States
Government courage to back him"
9as- A company Of Volunteers from Abherilie,
under command Of Capt. James II. Perrin, LETT
for Charleston, on Wednesday lust. The Lieuten-
ants aro A. NJ. Smith, l-t; John q. Edwards, End,
anL A. J. Ly,hgoe, 3rd. Tho company numbers
gy men Of whom seven took the first honor in the
South CayOlina College.
JeaD- BY order Of Gen. Scott, detachment Of
United State. troops took possession of the Sub
Treasury, Post office aud Custom House, at St.
Louis, Mo, on the lltl.
@iy- On Tuesday week, eight or pine persons
passed through Raleigh, n. G., Oh their way North
from South Carolina, in charge Of Adams Ex-
press, with their hGuds shaved.
sac The latest foreign ucws represents the cot
ton market firm.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-16
The Crop of 1861.

This is serious subject for the South. and ono
that should he cared Tor with as much promptness
as the very defunse of our suil. We must have the
means of subsistence for man and beast anl we
should have the means of meeting our moneyed
srjrencics ui,dia our.elres if possible. This can
NOT he damn to tb, fu,, un,.ss ;mmed;,t, arr,ppe-
psrts In mad, IN ,uitch,, .,I cron. and bv 3
safe erop wo mean one neither too extensive nor
tao limited. nart.kipp arrelv of u nrorisuu chur-
act.r whiu as much devoted TO tbe muiu income
.b,,cc c-co,,m-,s o;r,,,s,,r,es will, warrant
II !. ,hou,b, NV .m,. ,b.t mn, citizens will be-
called IN IN. h,t,,.n.IJ IN numhcr. But be- this
ss Il may ruu,uL uv., y. ,.f, :, suner;uteud the
corn mud ro,,on G.L1. W, mus, and will huy.
-,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-16

".us .Du..,c, u,sraru altogether Northern toys.
Dur men can savc their fne broadc!vlh coats by
-uit of home.pun for eeery day, until matters arc
arranged that our own merchants can import
!"r us direct. If Wo 90 ut it with hearty good
will, regardless Of little additional expense, we
can in less than year make all our shoes, hats,
Gc., for our negroes. Who carnut got along for
TWO or three years without purchasing u Northern
carriage or buggy? We can mend up "ur old ones
md hnre new made, and honestly made at home.
Hundreds Of men can testify tkat tlo very best
vehicles they ever had were made ut home
Charleston and Greenville, Columbia and AuguI-
ia, and many of uur villages manufacture fne and
durable csrrsycs ami Lusries. The writer Of
three South Carolina made rsrriases, Two made in
,;reouvile, the other in Charles.rn-and in point
of elegance and durability they were unsurpassed
Ivy Northern work. If it wero known that South
rrn Railroads would pstronse Southern work.
shops. there wruld Le no lack of capital and work.
m.n to hull. all CUR Locomotives and elegant
i".srus,r Cars.
Ne hope it j, nri aren't that this species Of war
fare, peucesLe in liz n,erntions, will lead to state
of happy independence Mt the South, and by its
economy place us financially in position to pay
for arming tho State and building steam ships to
carry uu our future extended commerce without
embarrassment, or the creation OF bonded dept.
HOMEsPUN.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-16

and shame and ruin in any attack for any cnnse
upon government with such marble dwelling.
houses and out-buildings n there urift their daz-
ling fronts to the enrupurcd gaze of uicc-ho!drr:.
But outside of this single segment Of American
atmosphere, surely there is no other ten miles
square from Mnine t" Pennsylvania where the Re.
publicnns will he endorsed Ms the people Of
the North proper, much less NJ the people of the
entire section ahcvc the purnllcl Of Eirsinia':
Northern boundary.
Yet of one thing the World. the Fe.h& and the
D.rH may hr assured: Ii it 50 chance that the
North should hY any strunge leluSi"n unite aSsinSt
us, there is throughout the mhoie South but "re
sentiment and one rcSnlvc,-an,l it is to lose all.
life, property and nntiuna'ify, rather than submit
for unc moment to the rule Of ABRAHAM LINCOLN
and his lnyrmilnr$.
IKE Herald The Tribune,
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-16

~., y. salu .o.ate, and over the peo-
Pile thereof, delegated to the Government OF
the United States Of America, be snd they are
hereby withdrawn from said Government,
and are hereby resumed and vested il the
people OF the State of Alabama.
Sec 3. Aud as it is the desire and purpose
of the people Of Alabama to meet the slave
holding States Of the South, who approve Of
SUCK purpose, in order to frame and revise a
permanent form of government, upon tue
principles Of tho Government Of tho United
States
Sec +. Be it also resolved, 10y the people Of
Alabama, in convention assembled, that the
States of Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Georgia,
Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas. Ten
nessee, kentucky, and Missouri: be, and they
are hereby invited to meet the State Of Ala
banla, by their delegates, OH the fourth day
of February next, at Montgomery, in the
State OF Alabama, tor the purpose Of CONSUL
;atlun with each ether, as to tue most cttec.
tual mode OF securing concerted and harmo
niuus action, in whatever measures may be
deemed most desirable for the common peace
and security.
Sec. ). And DC it farther resolved, that the
Prcsiden. Of this Convention be, and he is
hereby Instructed to transmit, forthwith, q
copy Of the preamble, ordinance, and resolu-
tiolis, to the Governors Of the several States
named.
Sec. 4. The said resolutions, done by the
people of the State Of Alabama in cunven-
;ion assembled, at Montgomery, this eleventh
hay Of January, eighteen hundred and sixty
one.
The foregoing preamble, ordinance, aud
resolutions were adopted by the following
vote: Ayes I'll, nays 80.
Alter The adoption Of the ordinance the hall
WAS opened TO visitors.
An immcn,e mass meeting is now in ses-
sion in front of the Capitol. Distinguished
80 operation delegates are p;ccising their con-
>litueutS, as unit, to Sustain the secession
hsg, presented by the ladies to the conveH.
tinn, and now waving ovcr,he Capitol, amidst
the ringing Of bells, iiriug Of cannon, and in
tense enthusiasm.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-16
Miscellaneous Items.

E~ The Gnrcrnur of Tennessee, I his Mes
sage to the Legislature, recommends that ques-
sion Of cnlling State convention be left to the
people He rays that the remedy fur the present
evil. cxiSts uu!y in Constitutional anrndmrnts-
un u refusal whereof Tennessee should maintain
her equality in the Union, or her independence
ou, of It. lie recommenis The organization of the
militia, and the purchase Of arms
ms.. The Texas State Convention meets ou the
18th january.
E The following gentlemen were elected by
the State Convention US Delegates to IL Southern
Congress:
Hon. r. i. Rhett, X. W. Bsrnwell, Hon. James
Chestnut. jr., Hon. G. Memminssr. Ion. W. p.
Miles, Hon. l.. N. Keitt Hon. I. Il. Wicrs, Hon.
W. W. Bvyce.
Ey' We learn from the Ch.risst"r N'~s ui til
Sth iust that Mr.. X. L. Hulmcs, OF the Carolinn
Light Infantry, was accidentally shot and killed by
one Of the sentnrls at the Garrison of Castle,
pinckney on the night Of the Ith.
Tas- Hon. j. L. Orr passed through Augusta on
missioner to Georgia FROM this ststc.
MS- The Charleston Mercury Of the 9th, has
the following notice Of the arrival Of tur XII.
demen:"
a company from Edgcfeld, under the COM
msnd Of Capt. Cicero Adams, srrived Tuesday
morning, aud have enlisted for six months. They
number about eigsty noble, clever men, among
whom, ss Il private, is 4 SON of the late gallant
Col. Pierce NJ. Butler, Of the Palmetto Reyimeht.'
1ass- Over six thousand mechanics were dis
charged from employment in Cincinnati during
the past week.
M1s- 1--WE volunteer companies left Montsomc.
~, ON the 9TH for Pensacola, Fla, it is understood
ut tho request of Gov. Perry Of that State.
NJ" We hnr. now before US n letter from 6
venerable. Indy, says the New Orleans Delt", thu
last surviving child of Gen. Nat, Greene, who has
reached tho advanced age of eighty, in which
addressing one Of her descondnuts, she uses tht
following nohlo language:
"Ra,her than henr that Fort Moultrs was tn
ken from South Carolina, would have Eyseli
dragged there and sit on the pnrnpet until the las
gun was ircd."
zas- Mira. Robert Anderson, who arrived III
Charleston on Saturday evening, jtb inst, Isl now
by permission Of tho Governor, with her husband
iu Fort Sumter.
GS- The Petersburg EsyreH s'aes that Major
Robert Anderson il not Kentuckiau, but M.
Tive of Buckingham County, Nirgnn.
z: A farmer charged hired man with hav.
ing M offensive breath thunder and lightning,
sai,i the rlau, "do you expect man to breathe
musk roses Mt six dollars month"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-16
Our yuIuuteers,

The F." Eds.fcll Ridemcn" arrived in Charles
ton On Monday morning the 9TH. They remained
there two or three days, aud were thence shipped
to Su'lirsn's Island, where they are now,
sll we'll and ready for action if nscefsnry. JoHS
T. GRAY was accidentally shot with pistol in the
hands Of brother soldier, few daya since, bu,
the wound, we are glad to stste is not at all seri-
ous, and it is thought he will be up and answering
To the Roll call in short time.
"Tls Hamburg Minute Men," under command
of Capt WM SrIHEs, and Lieuts. GEO. ROBINSON.
+. e. BAkuEn al Henry kEY, numbering over
100 III N, snd the "Cherokec Pond Volunteers, .
Cap. K. MERrwEInER ard Lieutt. D. L. SHAW
and A. ?. DrrLER numbering also about 100 men,
left Hamburg for Charleston ON the Sth. Both Of
these spirited Companies are composed Of ln-
looking AMI gallant men-men made of tho right
material. EdScdcld may well be proud Of her
Volunteer Corps now in the service of the State.
When tho occasion requires it they will do their
duty.
On Wednesday last, The Hamburg Minute Men
ani the Cherokee Pond Volunteers were marched
on busri the steamer Excel for secret service. Tho
last accounts we have of them We find in tho an
ue1e dispatch tu the Con,titntiomaiisi:
CuAKLEs1uy, Jan lt.--Ths Hamburg company
Of Minute Mon, under command Of Capt. SPIRES,
is stationed abuut nne mile from Fort Moul'rio. Al
present, no une is allowed to visit them, hut vixen
last heard from, they wore all we'll aud in com
parntYcly good spriu.
From the Charleston Courier Of tic 10th, VIC
learn with .vrror thut Private Sidney WIExs, Of
the /" Cherokee Pond Volunteers" on Wednesday
last, "ful through The opening above the entrance
into tho Arsenal head foremost, upon tho ground
When taksn up he wn5 insensible. DR.. George S
Poker was immediately called in, and adniuis'
tered TO the unfortunate young usn with prompt
unss and skill. lie received external injury
except some scratches aud bruises, but from biz
symptoms the physician feared that the cOncus
sion had produced congestion of the brain. Wher
| last heard from, there abatement in th'
uufavorablc symptoms and the worst fears vert
entertained as to the result"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-16
Latest Washington News.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13-Sp. m.-Seward's speech
Of yesterday IL pronounced by all parties to have
been n sud fixture. The Republicans now admit
that there s no further hope Of compromise, and
Gen, Scott declares that if the South is united,
war would be absurd. That the South will be u
unit, no one here uny lopgor doubts.
About 200 United Suites troops arrived in the
city this morning and were quSrtered at the Ar
mory Barracks. The object is to make u military
display calculated to intipidate any attempt ut
inrasiun.
1t is now asserted that the Star of the West will
not be ordered bnck to Charleston, but sent to
where, it is believed, she was originally destined,
fortress Monroe, On he Chesapeake Bay, Virginia.
But no movement will be mads for the present, III
view of intmatiuns in official quarters that Major
Andersen has sent further dispatches, and that the
Cabinet i. soon to be put in communication with
the authorities Of South Carolina with special ref
erence to this difficulty.
The Star Of the West is announced to have ar
rived III New York. She has been visited by an
immense concuurse of people, though nothing is
said Of the extent Of damage duns her by the
shots from Morris Island Battery.
Tho Mississippi Delegation have withdrawn
from the House Of Representatives. Mr.. Burks-
dale presented the letter Of withdrawal, signed by
his colleagues und himself Mexsrs. Davis and
Brown still retain their seats in the SeLate.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-16
BY TELEGRAPH
Latest News from Charleston.

The Charleston Courier, Of the l+th inst, says:
The negotiations and correspondence between
Furt Sumter anI the Executive Headquarters,
which began on Friday, as we have reported, were
continued or renewed on Saturday, and many ru-
mo.s were aauat concerning tho objects and re-
suits It is useless to mention such rumors, tho
truth viii be kaown as soon as compatible with
the public service and sound policy.
Cul. ISAAC W. KArSE, under 4 special commits
sion from the Governor, and Lieutenant HALL.
with dispatches from the Commander Of Fort
Sumter, left on Saturday afternoon for Washing
ton. ROBERT n. GovRDIS, Esq, followed in the
night traiR of Saturday, on the Northeastern Rail
Roud, with commission from Gov. PicxENs.
And again:
Eight of the labcrers who have been detained
on Saturday, and reached The city. Its believed
thero are thirty laburers who still detained
against their desire and consent.
The same paper says:
W. ure informed that HENRY MrLLESs, p. A.
AygIlHg and \. L. CUSTE have been duly ap-
pointed, respectively, as Lieutenants, first, second
and third, in the service Of the State Of South
Curolinu.
The Mercury and the Courier both give cheer
ing accounts of our brave volunteers now at the
seat Of action Col. GREGG's Regiment is now
complete, being composed (sO fur as We can sather(
of one Columbia company, the three Edge
field companies, and companies from Abberille
Fairfield, Newberry, Darlington, Union and Ma
rion.
From gentleman IA citizen of Edgefcld) who
left Charleston ON Monday, We are happy to learn
good news from our Edgefeli companies. lie saw
Captains ADAMS. MEnnIwkTHER and SPIRES, and
all the men, both OH Saturday and Sunday. They
were all we'll and in fine spirits, had good quarters
and plenty TO eat. A few were suffering slightly
from vaccination, but nothing serious. Our COM
panies urc full, and there is foundation for the
rumor that some of the men had left without per-
mis-. Capt. ADAMS, with number Of men,
WIS throwing up defenccs in view Of hos,ilities.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-16
All Generals.

Atm time like this it is too much the case that
al are generals. Maj"r Go-ahend thinks tho Fort
osrlt to he taken tonight. Captain Cautious is
of upiuun that We ought to get every thing eS-
,eAsivrly ready beforehand; while Colonel B"er"m
has peculiar plnn of his own which aono can
save tho city. No doubt every man has right to
maintain bis own opinion, and an equal right to
criticize the policy of those in authority. Yet it
is certainly right that should he exercised dis
clccty. In this perilous emergency, it Is difficult
Ito say what il wise and what is rash without all the
lights ,cfnro us which those gentlemen possess
who ar, at the helm of Sthte. Upon them rests
tho he,vy responsibility Of the rssut Of each
step f; a,l thoy should be borne with, in NIL they
dn, pnt.ntly and differently. 1t will not do for
all to he generals, unless We would see confusion
md di.nny in our camp. Yet like the rest, we
too wOull put in these few words: Nuke the Nor
ri. Islairi dstruces az poHeriui az p0ssible
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-16
Sudden Death.

We regret to learn that S. BnoADwArER, Esq,
died suddenly Of an Apoplcctic tit en- Monday
morning last, ut the residence of his nephew, Mr..
Il. W. BnoApwArER, where he had gone the day
previous, in perfect health, on vsit. The de-
ceased was one uf our most valued and useful cit.
zour, and his maay friends will be PINNED to
bear OF his sudden demise. For number Of
years he had been acting in the capacity Of Msg-
stratr, which Office lie filled with much credit to
himself, evincing unusual business qualifications,
and generally adjusted legal differences, when
submitted to linn, u the satisfacon Of all partirs
lie wss Omphaticaly = peace maker. and Ms such
will be loug remembered. Yet, alns! in the midst
of l:s usefulness he is taken from among us and
has gone to reap the rich and lasting reward Of
an honorable md well-spent life.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1861-01-16
Presidents Message.

WAsMlHGroS, Jan. 9.-The President, in
his message to Congress, says that he regrets
that matters, instead of becoming better, are
worse, and hope is diminished. Abiding 10
the condition OF South Carolina, he says that
tI:cre will be no other alternative but to collect
the revenue, and protect the public property,
rs FAR rs practicable. Under the existing laws,
his duty is to execute.
lie says at the oI,cniug of the session he
called the attention of Congress to the dan.
gers to the Union, and recommended such
MEASURES Of rclirl As he believed would have
the elect Of tranuuilising the country, and
save it from the l,criIs in which it is needless.
ly and unfortunately placed. 1t is not me-
crssary to rcpcst his opinion and rccommen.
lation, rs his conviction then expressed is un.
changed.
The ri.h; and duty to use the military and
naval lorces against those who illegally assail
tn. Federal Government, are clear and inais.
pntah!e; but the present state of things is
! bryond the Executive coatrul. We are in the
midst oi u great revolution; and he recon-.
nends to Congress to meet the present
emergency to tlcu Is reserved the power to
dc .lare war, and to remove the grievances
that might earl to war, and restore pesce to
,h,. coun,ry--on them rests the resp visibility.
After euiogising the blessing conferred by
the Union, he says: Should it perish, the
calamity will be as severe in tue southern as
in the northern States. Tie secession move
mrnt is chiefly made in an apprehension az
to The sentiments of the north". States. Let
the question be transferred from the political
assembly to the ballot box-the people will
redress grievances. In Heavens name let
the trial hc made before we plunge into revo-
luton. There is no alternative. Let us have
r.a:ciuu-- wpull that South Carolina had
reflected
He appeals to CunGross to say in their might
that tho Union shall, and must be preserved,