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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31
Notice to Creditors.

The co-partnership existing between the undersigned
expires by limitation the LIST January 1862, but has
been extended indefinitely for the purpose of closing
up our business We hope, therefore, that all persons
indebted u.s. will forward and pay their notes
and accounts (the latter all made out ready for
settlement) as possible, are in need OF
all money due u.s. comply with the requirements OF
our Government and to answer individual purposes.
Grateful to our friends and patrons for past favors
we shall be happy to and them for cash only
at cash prices as our books posiiOety closed
Dec 81, 1861 ct BROWN, TATE l. co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31
MARRIED.,

In this county the 26th inst, by the Rev. R. H.
Laferty, Mr. Charles w. Alexander to Miss Margaret
A Flow daughter of Mr. James Flow.
In CASTOR county, the 10th inst, by N. H. Hand,
ESQ, John Kerr of Meckenburg to Miss Sarah Leeper
of CASTOR
In Davie county, the 2lst ult., Dr. William P.
league to Miss Mary j. Wiseman.
In Davidson county, the 26th Nov, Mr. Alison
Burrows to Miss Mary Pope.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31

A NEW GUN.-Capt. Asa George of this place has
invented a which is both novel and ingenious
We witnessed trial made recently and for rapid firing
and accuracy it beats anything have heard of. 1t
works the revolving principle, the loaded chambers
being made revovc round to the barrel by working
a lever sideways. The who is to fire the gun
takes his the breach and load and fire it
about sixteen times in a minute. With three men to
cork the piece it could be fired probably twenty-five
times per minute. We know very little about such
things but it is the opinion of military men that the
invention might be turned to go"d account during the
present war Capt. George has letter from Gen.
Ill., who examined the gun before it was brought to
its present perfection saying that he satisfied of its
great efficiency and value" Capt. George is me-
chanc of small means, and able to continue e1-
permeuts and have the gun more thoroughly tested
and thus brought prominently before the public; but II
it in the hands of some person or company who
had the money spare, the invention might be made
profitable aud useful
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31

From the subscriber on Saturday night, 28th Instant
about O'Clock, HORSE and BUGGY. They were
taken from the lot adjoining Mr. Moodys store. The
Horse is dark bay, with heavy black name tail one
the forehead He blind nears but is stout and
in good order The Buggy is an old one with the left
hind wheel dished in. will literally reward any one
who will return the Horse and Buggy or give me such
information as will enable me to get them.
HENRY BEATTY,
Dec. 81, 1861 charlotte, n. u
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31

SULpHUR-The Confederate Government has
sulphur for ordinance sufficient for two years. In
private hands sulphur is very scarce and in de-
mand for many uses and applications A COM
pany for making sulphur from iron pyrtes is IN
progress in Alabama under the chemical direction
of Prof John Darby
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31

In this county, the oath instant. Dr. D. T. Cald-
WELL aged So years. He was Ruling Elder of Sugar
Creek Church.
In Lncolnton, the Goth inst, DR. David Schenck,
an old and much esteemed citizen of Lincoln county
In Richmond, the 18th inst, Mr.. James Little
aged about % years-a member OF Capt Johnstons
company from Lincoln county, N. G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31
NORTHERN AND WESTERN ITEMS.

RICHMOND, Dec. 27-Dr. J. W. Herty, of Georgia.
surgeon the San Jacinto has resigned and arrived
in Norfolk yesterday, en- route for his home.
The Norfolk Day Book, of this evening, publishes
further items of by the eent foreign arrivals
than those teegraphed yesterday. The Persia brings
Liverpool dates of the l5th instant.
The Paris correspondent of the New York Herald
says that the French Government has sgnihed to En-
land its willingness to recognize the rebel Government
once, and in the United States do deliver
up Mason and Slidell England and France will do
The Patrie has out strong for the rebels.
The New York Times of the 25th, says that two
hundred English vessels i'll Northern ports all max
ing rapid preparations to hasten home
The New York Times London correspondent says
that nearly the whole English nation including the
mob, revealing in literal madness account of the
alleged insult to the English flag
WAsHINGTox Dec 23-The duties on tea, coffee and
sugar have been increased.
Senator Chandler of Michigan, advocates the
adjustment of West Point. He says it is the cause OF
the rebellion, and that the Government cannot rely
upon the regular army officers. He believed the in
institution mandatory of traitors.
Senator Fessendeu, of Maine, says that if the war
continues five years: there will be money 10 pay
anybody.
CHAM has introduced bill enforce the
babeas corpus and the liberty of citizens.
The bill referred to the Judiciary Committee, and
ordered to be printed.
The privateer Sumter is the coast of Brazil play
ing havoc with Yankee shipping.
A bill has been brought into Congress for the
emancipation and colonization of negroes the Indian
reservation in Arkansas where they will be compelled
to grow cotton.
The Louisville Journal, of the 18th instant, states,
upon what it says is very good authority that Secre
tary Seward has really given to Bishop Hughes the
secret mission to Spain.
The Cincinnati Enquirer of the 18th inst, reports
upon direct information from Washington, that there
will be no advance from the Potomac until next spring,
and that no general engagement will take place this
winter unless brought by Gen. Beauregard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31

For the purpose of settling our outstanding business
to this date firm will change its style on the LIST
day of January 1862, to WILLIAMS OATES, who
will continue the business the old stand of the sub
scribers We earnestly request customers to come
and settle their Indebtedness as business can
not be carried on without money.
The ready zeal with which both partners have vol
unteered to their country is claim upon you
which should not be overlooked, nor should you by
withholding their Just due total sacrifice OF
their business. OATES WILLIAMS
Dec 81 1861
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31

THE BOGUS UNION CONVENTION OF North
CARoL1NA.-How 1t originoted.-Some time
since there appeared in this paper resolutions pur-
porting to be passed by Convention of Unonists
at Hatteras Inlet, which Convention, it was init
mated largely represented the feelings Of the
population in that section, it being attended by
delegates from forty-fve counties. The n. York
Sun Ca Union paper) of the 10th inst, however,
pronounes the whole affair to be farce. This it
does on the authority of private letter received
in New York, dated Camp Wool, Hatteras Inlet,
Nov. 80, which says:
GAS for the Union Government in n. Carolina,
fear it is nothing but big farce. The resolu-
pers, began with something like this: We the
people of North Carolina, &C." Now, the fact is,
that the whole of the said people amounted in ali
to about 12O Hatteras fishers and voters, the rest
being boys women and children. This grand
convention representing North Carolina, "free and
INDEPENDENT was addressed by Tribune re-
porter, (the only one here, | beleve,) Mr. Foster,
now an NJ e., and Gov. Taylor. Well, the resolu-
tions were read By the Governor, and the question
of their adoption being put, no one could at hrst,
be found to second it, Afterwards the form ct a
MAJ said | want 10 do what is right; l don t
know what it means, but | will second it." When
the vote was put, the delegates" looked one at
the other, not knowing what to do, but after the
resolutions we're read over again, some one MAI
aged to gain courage enough to vote, and all fol-
lowed suit So the Provisional Government was
established If this is not ga big thing" don
know what is On the 2Sth Mr. Foster was elect
ed to the United States Congress for this district.
Fosters claim to a seat was rejected by the
Lincoln Congress.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31
Char. & s. C, Railroad Co.

A Dividend of So SO per share the capital stock
of this company will be paid at my office, and after
the LIST of January 1862. All Bonds of the Company
due at that time will be paid in cash or Confederate
Bonds. A. II. MARTIN
Dec 81, 1861 st Agent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31

HAPPIEEss.-The haPpeSt human being IN TINS
world is a negro at cOrn-shuching or On frolc
during the Christmas holidays If the cold-blooded
and thn-visaged people at the North who are now
pretending to manifest so much sympathy for the
Southern negro had opportunity of witnessing the
happiness he enjoys here in the South they might feel
that it would be better to turn their attention towards
relieving the thousands of poor white people in the
North who are living in misery and degradation, and
diving with starvation and exposure.
Last week was a glorious time for the negroes, and
we do not think they enjoyed themselves better
They had ddling and dancing to their hearts content
with all the privileges heretofore allowed them The
only unhappy colored person heard of or saw, was
one good woman who was greving and crying because
it was reported that 'de Yankees" had captured her
son near the Salt Works in Virginia, which report, we
learn, was false.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31

GEN. HUMPHREY MARsHALL.-We take the
following from Bowling Green (Ky) letter in
the New Orleans Picayune:
'Gen. Humphrey Marshall is somewhere in
Eastern Kentucky, with four or FIVE thousand men
under his command, and swears he is going to
dine in Lexington on the 18th. There is no con-
siderable body of men opposed to him, and he
will probably make diversion in the direction of
Mount Sterling and Paris that will be of some
importance He has the confidence of the people
to very great extent, and as he advances into
the State he will be Joined by thousands of loyal
and true who painting for opportunity
to aid in the war for freedom. Gen. Marshall is
graduate of West Point, but our people believe
he is happily rid of the red tape propeDsities Of
others of that school-that he will follow the
promptings of common sense, without too frequent
reference to technicalities and science"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31

CosFEDERArE BoSDs.-Mr Secretary Memminger has
given notice that and after the I'd day of January
interest due the Funded Debt OF the Confederate
States will be paid in coin, presentment at Rich
mond, Wilmington, Charleston, Savannah, Nashville,
Mobile New Orleans to the Treasurer or assistant
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31

DEATH OF PRINCE ALBERT.-The husband OF
the Queen of Great Britain is dead We have no
particulars of the sad event, but the death Of one
holding such relations to their beloved sovereign
has, we may feel assured, produced profound
sensation throughout the British realm. The
Prince was born at Rosenau, August Goth, 1919,
and was married February 10th, 1910. He was
much esteemed by the people of Great Britain,
and held many dignties and muui6cent peeunia-
nv allowance at their hands. He was an active
promoter of all enterprises for the advancement OF
agriculture and industry, was liberal patron OF
the arts, and generous ia his charities
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31

The y. C. CAVALRY REGIMEST.-A letter from nm
officer of the Regiment, dated Dec ed, says:
The condition of Regiment ia better than it has
been from sickness &c, though few of the compa-
ries are much reduced. Our company Capt Barrln-
ger's) has not lost man and but few sick. portion
of our troops had a skirmish with the euemy-it Was
the bloodicst fght of the was not in the fight
having command of picket in the to prevent our
force from being surrounded"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31

ABoLIrIoSIsH.--If any ever had any doubt about
the designs of the North the institutions of the
South, the proceedings of the Lincoln Congress will
prove 10 such that bitter hostility pervades the
Northern mind against rights and equal privileges.
Those who willing try Lincoln's Administra-
ton will that they entirely mistaken,
and that such trial would have been disastrous and
ruinoHs all the Southern States. The fanatical
propositions of the fanatics Washington of the
outrageous and unconstitutional kind overriding
law order and dccency. The other day the Judiciary
Committee instructed report bill 20 amend the
Fugitive Slave Law to prevent Southern men
from retaining escaped negroes The Northern
States, by local legislation, long since nullihed and
rendered useless the fugitive slave law, but now the
Federal Government itself is ready and willing to null
lily that Act and break down the old Constitution just
as it may suit their depraved passions to do 1t is
apparent now that the South did not repudiate the
Northern concern an hour We are now free
from the vile tyrannca Government controlled by
such Seward, Lorejoy, Giddngs, and the Mas
sachusetts trash Let every Souhron resolve to make
any sacrifice even life itself rather than submit to the
mean low-ife concern which is making war upon
us Victory is certain crown Southern arms sooner
or later 1t be time of, and II may be near
at hand but that Southern independence Will De
established is as certain two and two make four
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31

RICHMOND, Dec. 27-Phlp st. Geo. Cooke, Brga-
Of the Confederate army, accidently or
esgnedly killed himself his residence, in Powhatan
county Yesterday. He a wealthy and pnblic Spri-
ted gentleman, and u brave and accomplished ofhcer
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31
NOTICE.

will sell for cash. the Public Square, in the town
In Charlotte, on the first day of January, 1862,
Tro likely Negroes,
a man aud woman-man aged So years, woman aged
"a years. MAXWELL WARLICK.
Dec "a, 1861 II
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31

BE- We return thanks to our friend, Hugh Wilson,
Esq., of Union county, for list of subscribers sent US
last week. also for list sent us month or two ago
To Messrs Jacob and John klzer of CASTOR coun-
~, we also return thanks for lists of subscribers.
A friend at Walkersve, Union county, in bust
letter to US, says:
al am happy to inform you that of all parties
very much pleased with Your paper in my ueigLbor
hood"
We are gratifed to hear it, ard our friends may
always calculate finding the Democrat 8 straight
forward independent paper, capable of supporting
itself, and always apprecating the good will and sup
port Of the mass of the people.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31

FROM MIssoURI.-The Northern papers publish dis
patches from GEN Hacck, Federal commander in Mis-
souri, stating that Gen Pope had surprised camp OF
Confederates near Warrensburg the lSth and cap
tured 1900 prisoners, with all their equipments
baggage wagons &c. 1t is stated that the Contederates
were SO completely surprised that they surrendered at
!;
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TO HIRE,

SEVERAL NEGROES for the ensuing year, st tn,
Public Square, the first Of January next, If mo-
hired privately before that time.
December "A. j. n. HUTCHINSON.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31

Planters CONVENTION SoUTH.-The Rich
mond Dispatch says that the third annual session of
the 'Planters Convention of the South to have
assembled in the city of Memphis, Tenn, the
10th of December, and that circumstances made it
advisable to postpone the meeting until the Sd Monday
in February Our purpose is to call the attention of
the Executive of the State to the Importance of APP
pointing delegation to represent North Carolina in
the Convention, which, it is believed, will be of
the most interesting assembages ever held in the
South. From a circular issued by the hon. Thos. j.
Hudson, of Lamar, Miss President of the Convention
learn that the object of the Association is to
by united action of the Southern people and States
the advancement of the agricultural, manufacturing
and commercial interests of the Confederacy 20 inau
gurate after a free and full interchange of views, that
system of policy best calculated promote the
trys prosperity. To have each State properly repre-
scented in the standing committees, it is desirable that
the President of the Convention should be furnished
with list of delegates from each State, the earliest
practicable moment and the cordial cooperation of
those engaged in manufacturing and commercial pur-
suits well as agricultural, is earnestly urged.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31

The Hon. John g. Davis, member of the Fede-
raj Congress from the 7th Indiana District has ar
rived at Hopkinsville, on his way to Richmond
for what purpose is not known
rAnother report states that it is SOP of1ohn IT,
Davis who is on his way to Richmond
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31
LORD LYONS AND THE LINGO

LORD Lyons AND THE LINCOLN GOVERNMENT.
-Intelligence received in official quarters repre-.
sents that Lord Lyons has made demand upon
the Lincoln Government for the immediate restor-
alton of Messrs. Mason and Slidell, and that the
demand met with peremptory refusal. We give
the statement as we received it, preerring to await
positive developments before placing implicit faith
in any report Richmond Dispatch.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31

SOTICE.-Those subscribers who fail to receive
the Democrat hereafter may know that it is because
they have failed to pay for it. Printing materials cost
much these times continue papers for one, two
and three years without pay. Those whose subscrip
ton year is about expiring will please if they
want the paper longer do business on
the cash principle possible.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31
The Bank of Charlotte,

CHARLOTTE, N. c., Dec. I6, 1861.
This Bauk has declared semi-annual dividend Of
Two Dollars per Share of $50 each being at the rate
of per per annum, payable to stockholders, or
order, on and after the first Wednesday in January
next n. Z. PEGRAM, Cashier.
December "a. ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31

Look OUr.-The Richmond Dispatch of Friday last,
says:
We assured by passengers just arrived from
beyond the Potomac, who have not been able to
any of Cabinet, that portion of Burnside's
petition, of which is still at Annapolis, is des
tined to atsa Norfolk, landing force as to attack
the city in the rear. Another portion will attack
Newbern, N. c. This place they intend to occupy per-
maneutIy-if they can. 1t is also stated by these
gentlemen that demonstrations to be made against
Augusta, Memphis and Knoxville"
sharp lookout the North Carolina coast should
be kept and preparations made to defeat the vandals
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31

1t is said that Auguste Belmont, the great mil
ionare and banker, has ordered the sale of his real
estate in New York, and does not intend to return
TO this country.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31
BG- We find the following important information in
the Ashyille News of SATURDAY.:

EAST TEHSEssEE.-We had the pleasure day or two
since of meeting Col. Robert B. Vance. of the 29th
Regiment He is in fine health. and reports the health
of his Regiment improving b thinks the rebellion
in East Tennessee about played ont unless--a not
very probable event-Lncon shall be able to throw
immense army into that region. Among the prominent
rebellionsts who had voluntarily come in and taken
the oath, Rev. n. G. Taylor. Col Vance admin
isered the oath to 600 men in Johnston county, and
took 300 guns. The people eager to take the
oath, and pledged themselves good conduct in the
future. They informed Col Vance that they had never
heard but side of the queSton-have mails, see
newspapers, and when the Colonel raised the Con-
federate flag in Taylorsvlle the county seat of john
s0n, the people for the first time looked upon the
glorious and bars. They were msled b. bad
men, and in their ignorant condition were entitled to
commiseraon. If they keep their plighted fath it
will be well. If not the visit they receive from
the military it will not be easy 20 settle the difficulty
Col Vance has orders to occupy the line of Railroad
from Lick Creek, in Greene county to Chattanooga
space of 200 miles. One companies will be
stationed at each bridge the road
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31
For the Western Democrat.

Miss n smith CtuLs
Goods were bought with part of the money from
which 20 shirts and Il pairs drawers were made oy
the Society. ~ ,h
following persons: Mrs Jane Sutt comfort anu
pairs socks; Miss Permea Blair pair socks MISS
A Grey neck comforts; Mrs Robinson shee'
and pillow and
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31

* The Assistant Commissaries of
Mecklenburg county requestednflpeet the Special
Court in Charlotte on the 9th of Jssry to take into
consideration concerning the relief of families
Of absent soldiers The meeting will take place at the
Town Hall at 10 O'Clock. B. w. ALEXANDER, Cha
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31

AUGUSTA, Dec. 27.-1t is reported here, that tn
steamship Gladiator has arrived at Confederate port
with ii large quantity of arms, ammunition, &c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31

We are authorized to announce A. l. HOOD 90
candidate for the office of Sheriff Of AecklsnbaF9
county, at the next August election
Dee 10, 1881 @A
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31

KKxrUcKY.-By late Act of the Confederate Congress-
Kentucky is awed twelve representatives in Congress-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31

Peoples Ticket,
favor Of lou tares and opposed to the tUbssrPhss 70
the AIdntie, Tenn. o. Railroad.
For MAYOR,
CAPT. W. A. OWENS.
FoR COMMISSIONERS,
Ward No. is Blair, Ward No. 81 Fl Carsoa,
A Cohen. s Davis.
Ward No "A n Gray, Ward No Al Springs
Springs. RFDavidson
Dec 10, 1861 te-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31

b7-At an election for field officers of the 87th Reg-
ment Militia (Gaston county, the following were
chosen: N. H. Hand, Colonel; Newton Wilson, Lieut..
Colonel; J. B. White, Major.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-31
SOLDIERS WANTED.

The undersigned wants a number Of Soldiers to do
duty in South Carolina bounty of $50 to $50 will
be paid, and from eleven to twenty-one dollars per
month regular pay. Those who are willing to engages
in the Confederate service and assist in defending their
country will call at the Mansion House. I'D
Dec "a B. J. WITHERSPOON, Lieut.