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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19
From the Richmond Dispatch

AFFAIRS IN NEW YoRK-From gentleman
who very recently succeeded in reaching this city,
from the North, we learn that business in New
York is completely Frustrated, and visitor, pas
sing through its streets, would be disposed to
think that Sunday extended through the entire
week Of the numerous large wholesale establish
ments but is doing anything in the way of
trade, and failures the common events of the
day. The feelings of the people still very
bitter against the South, but the idea of subjuga-
ton seems to have been in great measure aban-
doncd 1t is not so dangerous to talk secession"
as heretofore and there some who dare to ex-
press an honest sentiment and yet escape the pun
isLment of the bastile It is the belief of our
informant that the mass of the people would be
glad of an excuse to bring the war to close by
the Intervention of foreign power. Our own
opinion is, however, that it will be some time yet
before they come to their senses.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19

A COOP SueGRsTIoN.-In order to punish the North
for commencing and carrying the present unhoy
and unproVoked it is suggested that the planters
OF the South make Cotton next year than will
do for home conaamption-only enough for Southern
manufacturers. Instead of Cotton, make grain and
raise meat for market all of which will be in great
demand.
The Petersburg Express on this subject remarks:
"The Yankees require at least six hundred thousand
bales OF the staple annually to keep their mills going
and their trade from extinction. If they to fail
for single season to procure the supply which they
then need, their looms would all be stopped-their
splndes be motlonless-their warehouses desolated,
their operatives foodless, and in fact all New England
be bankrupted. What more tremendous punishment
could be inflicted upon them than they would suffer
under blow that would be followed by such conse-
quences the above?.
The South do for a year without n full crop of
Cotton and the planters could wisely or
periodically than to omit the seeding of the next CROP
except TO an extent sufficient to supply Southern acto
rles, which consume suppose, between 900 and
250, 00O bales year.
The idea of such a stroke of policy is based, of
course upon the continuance of the the
planting season, in which event full crop would be
of ready value to the planter it could not be
shipped and therefore could not be sold What differ
ence could it make with him cutivating crop which
he could not sell, not cultivatng it at ALL if
ALL on scale reduced to the Southern demand only2
If the war shall be prolonged another year, shall
need crops that will feed and clohe people
than we shall need crop of cotton, which would be
worth less as long the and blockade twin
enormties) lasted. Meat and bread and raiment will
be Indispensable, and if planters will their
ton to the raising of grain hay, hogs sheep, vegeta
bles poultry fruit beeves butter and such like articles
they would not only have enough to render themselves
and their Families comfortable, but they would have
surplus which would find ready market, and in this
way, they could get money which Cotton would not
bring them.
In every point of view, therefore, upon the SUPPOSE
ton of the continuance of this war; ntermission of
the cultivation Of the crop of Cotton is emf
nently worthy of the favorable consideration of the
planters Let just enough of it be made for family
uses and to keep our manufacturers at full work
| but not pound more.
An additional argument for the adoption of this
grand scheme for sickenng enemy of the war, is
| very obvious consideration that the pretermission
of years crop, would render the succeeding
| one douby valuable in the market, and thus the
planter would, in the end be fully indemnihed for
his temporary sacrifice, whilst he would have the
ISOLATION to the boated arrogant and insolent New
England hunbed into the dust by the loss of that which
constitutes the breath of her nosrils, viz trade-for
without Cotton, she could have trade, and without;
| trade she must perish"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19

The FIRST RECNENT.-The LIST Regiment of n. c..
Volunteers disbanded last week the time of enlist
ment (six months) having expired. The two compa-
MES from this town and county and the Lnconton
pany returned on Wednesday and Thursday nights.
Some of the companies of the Regiment have been in
service than six months The Hornets Nest Rifle
and Greys, for instance, entered the service i'm
medatey upon the taking of Fort Macon by the order
of Gov. Ellis
This Regiment fought the first land -battle of the war
and gained the first victory. The battle of Bethel
the first blow to Yankee power, and the gaantry of
the North Carolina boys is a matter of history.
The Regiment has suffered severely by Sickness
losing about 100 men, being equal to entire COM
Pany
On the departure of the Regiment from Yorktown,
Gen. Magruder made speech to it, thanking the
soldiers for the prompt and efficient in which
they discharged their duties, and compimenting the
officers and men in high terms.
The arms of the Regiment deposited Raleigh
We learn that arrangements being made to give
the Charlotte companies dinner Thursday next.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19
For the Western Democrat.

DALLAS, n c., Nov. 4th, 1851.
Mr.. Editor Capt. Edwards, of the "Gaston Invinci-
bles," 2sth Reg N. c. Vol, stationed at
Wilmington, N. c., having written to the ladies Of
CASTOR that his in need of blankets &C.. in
few days the following gratuitous contributions were
made for his company:
Mrs VIM Wthers, mrs Stowe, mrs W Stowe,
mrs Shord, Leroy Stowe sr, miss Martha Vickers
miss Catherine Fronebarger, Manassah Pasour
mrs Oates, miss Mary Blackwood, mrs Ram
sour mrs A Terrence, miss Arrowood mrs Thos
Crawford mrs Andrew Carson, Caleb Rhodes, mrs
Bennett Carpenter, mrs Daniel Pasour, Isaac Hol-
land mrs Vickers, miss Fronebarger, Car
penter, mrs George Pasour. mrs Joseph Bradley,
James Hammer, mrs Rhyme mrs Mary Moore,
miss S Rhyme, mrs Richard Rankin, Sidney
Rankin. mrs Winnefred S Holland, mrs Daven-
port, blanket each; mrs NJ D Hoyle blankets; w
pr gloves; mrs W Pegram blanket, l pr gloves mrs
J Fronebarger blanket, ! pr socks; mrs Lawson
Mauney blanket, flannel shirt, 2 prs socks; mrs 3
billing wooden quilt mrs Wells 2 blankets 2 DR.
socks. miss Wells pr socks; miss Susan Ranrsour
l pr socks and neck comfort; miss Lucy Terrence
neck comfort; S Terrence l pr shoes; Saml
Beatty blankets and two pr socks Martha Alex.
ander quilt; miss Arrowood blanket pr socks;
mrs VIM Arrowood l pr pants: mrs Mendenhall
blanket, overcoat pr lnsey drawers, nsey shirt
pr socks, pillow; miss Marian Jenkins quilt;
Jacob Plonk l coverle mrs Levi Hoffman comfort
mrs Emanuel Rhyme blanket, bcd-tck, pr socks
J Rhyme blanket and quilt; mrs VIM Jenkins
blankets; mrs Pasour coverlet mrs Chrsty Rhyme
blanket and coverlet; Arrowood blankets, 2
prs socks mrs Mary Suggs pr drawers, Shirts pr
pants, bed-tck; Linebarger blankets; mrs
Adam Clemmer blankets, quilt, flannel shirts,
pr drawers, pr socks; mrs Ford l quilt; Jno
Smith comfort; Jas Whesdes blanket, prs
socks, shirt, pr drawers; mrs Mary Lnebarger
blankets pr pants, pr drawers, shirt, pr socks,
l pr gloves; mrs Daniel Hoffman coverlet; miss
Costner shirts, pr pants miss White Blankets
mrs Levi Clemmer l coveret; mrs Arabella Clemmer
pr socks; mrs Linebarger pr socks; mrs Pegram
l blanket, pr socks; miss Laura Stowe pr socks
miss Rebecea Craig pr socks mrs V Allen pr
pants, Shirt pr drawers, pr socks; mrs Geo Clemmer
blanket, comfort, coat, pr pants shirt, pillow;
Allen quilt, Shirt pr drawers; Noah Smith, Shirt
| mrs Jenkins, blanket; mrs NJ Jenkins pr socks
mrs Geo Jenkins pr drawers; mrs John Grice quilt;
miss Sarah Rhyme pr socks; Sarah Cannon, blank
et coverlet miss Conne blanket, pr socks mrs Dan
Rhyme, comfort; L Pegram, comfort; Nancy
Ratchford pr drawers, shirt; mrs Wilson Love, COM
fort; Fronebarger shirts, pr drawers. pants
pr socks, pr gloves, bedtck pillow and towel
mrs ] Linebarger blanket; Moses Rhyme pr pants,
and other articles; mrs David Rhyme blankets; w
Ship pr socks, pillow; miss NJ NJ Johnston neck
comforts; Rutledge cotton comfort; Friend 3
blankets, cash ST.
In addition to the above great many articles
contributed of which record was kept.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19

Hae We regret exceedingly to that there is
difficulty between the military authorities Newbern.
1t appears that COL Sngletary went the expedition
to Hatteras without orders. Though he failed to
capture Hatteras attempt it, he fortunate
in being able to the crew of wrecked French
vessel However, military law must be enforced, and
therefore Gen. Hill had Col. Singletary arrested for
going hazardous expedition without orders. By
way of retaliation, suppose, Col. Singetary's
brother, Major Sngleary, preferred charges against
Gen. Hill for "usurpation of authority and neglect of
duty" So the matter stands and how it will end
don't know. 1t is strange that there should be so
much difficulty and bad feeling among the military and
people generally about Newbern. We fear there is
disposition not to yield willing obedience to military
authority, which is a necessity in time of war.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19

At a regular communication Of Long Greek Masonic
Lodge No. 2O5 Nov. 9th, 1851, the following resolu-
tions were passed unanimously:
Whereas it has pleased the Grand Architect of the
universe to remove by death our highly esteemed
brother R. B. Monteth, ESQ., who died on the 2ad ult,
in the 49th year Of his age,
Resolved, LIST. That whilst we greatly lament and
deplore the loss have sustained we would hambly
submit the solemn and imperative dspensation
which has occasioned such profound sorrow and re-
gret and would recognize in monumental evidence
of the mortality of the greatest, wisest ana best OF
mankind.
Resolved, I'd. That we cordially concur in bearing
decided testimony his unsued integrity; honor and
fidelity member of this Lodge from the period OF
his admission until the day OF his death.
Resolved, 3D. That unite in rendering to his be-
reaved relatives sympathisng neghbors and friends
heartfelt and sincere coincidence in their present
affection
Resolved, 4th. That as a token of respect to the
memory Of our deceased brother will wear the
usual badge of mourning for the space of thirty days
Resolved, 5th. That copy of these Resolutions be
transmitted to the bereaved relatives Of Bro Monteith,
and that they be published In the Western Democrat
G.. w. ALEXANDER, Sec'y.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19

WHERE NExT7-The Rump feet, what
remains of it, is reported to be making its way to
the Gulf. Where they will strike next, remains to
be seen. Probably Pensacola, or Apalachcola. or
Galveston, may come in for beneft.-But strike
where it may, the blow will be abortive one, as
it has been at Hatteras and Port Royal. Cotton
is the grand object of the Yankees, and Cotton
they will not get.-Every bale within their reach
will be burned if necessary to keep it from fall,
ing into their hands.-Pstersburg E1press
ssS- The New York Herald of the 18th inst
says that it is thought the transport federal steam
er Winfield Scott (Which was in company with the
steamer Union wrecked on the n. G. coast) is lost
with two regiments Of troops on board. She has
not been heard from, says the Herald, and it is
believed she foundered at sea during the late
storm, and that all on board persisted.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19

Prudent AND SArE--One of the largest cotton
planters in this county, sold his whole crop of Cotton
last week cents We think he acted prudently
and has placed himself the safe side ut least for if
the war continues one year more (and we have
no doubt it willy he would not be able, probably, to
sell any price. Besides he interest and does not
incur the risk of losing his crop BY fire its weight
by drying. 1t is bad plan to hold on to anything
when fair price considering the circumstances) can
be obtained for it Immediately
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19

BAPTIST STATE CONFERENCE.-The body
convened on Wednesday last in the Baptist Church
and was called to order by Elder James Mcdaniel.
Elder Mcdaniel was reelected President for the
ensuing year; Elders T. E. Skinner, L. r. Owen
and S. f. Mason were elected Vice Presidents;
Elder W. T. Brooks, Recording Secretary; Elder
T. D. Huff ham, Treasurer; aud j. G. Williams,
Auditor.
The introductory sermon was preached at night
BY Elder John Mitchell. The attendance OF dele
gates 10 not 10 large al usual.-RaleigA Standard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19

MoLAssEs.-If our people had continued the manu-
facture of Molasses from Chinese sugar cane, they
would not have to pay high prices for Molasses.
1t took but little trouble to make Moasses from the
cane and could any good reason why it
abandoned. We last year urged the importance
of farmers making their Molasses, and we are
glad to learn that few did The Staesville Ex-
press says
''Mr Robert Ramsey, last week, presented our family
with a gallon of home made Molasses, manufactured
by him three gears ago. Of the sugar cane, and if any
thing the quality of the article which is very SUPERIOR
would say had been improved by age. MIR Ramsey
will make large quantity of the article tbs year.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19
THE NEWS.

The reports from Virginia indicate that another
great battle is daily expected.
There appears to be nothing definitely known as to
the enemys operations at Port Royal. Vigorous pre-
narations being made to prevent their march
inland 4 flag of truce sent from the Lincoln
feet with proclamation inviting the citizens
20 Beaufort and stating that loyal citizen should
he disturbed. Capt. Elliott who received the party,
r.plied that he knew persons with such ideas of
LOYALTY as they had, and very properly declined recev-
ing the proclamation.
The arrival of a steamer at Savannah with arms and
ammunition, and vessel at Wilmington, N. c., with
salt and sugar is fortunate and just in the right time
Various items of will be found elsewhere in
our columns.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19

SUPERIOR CoURr.-The Fall term of the Superior
Court for Mecklenburg held last week-Judge
Saunders presiding The only of Importance tried
WAS that of the State Peter Simpson and Elizabeth
Polk of Union county charged with numbering a child
Eve years old by throwing it into we'll Elizabeth
Polk was step-moher to the child. The evidence,
circumsantia pretty strong against the prisoners,
but the Jury several hours consultation returned
q verdict of not guilty.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19

BLANKETS NEEDED-We have letter from Capt
Brem stating that number of his men without
Blankets-about so are needed Immediately. We
requested to notify those who contribute Blankets
TO hand them in to Mr. John L. Brown Immediately
The people of Mecklenburg have been quite LIBERAL but
we hope they will contribute few blankets for
the use Of Capt Brem's company.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19

VII. / VEL RAILRoAD-The Annual meeting of
the company held in Wilmington Thursday last.
The Journal says:
I" From the report of the President and Directors
snbmtted by Hon W s. Ashe, also by the report of
the Chief Engineer and Superintendent, learn that
the gross receipts of the road for the fiscal ending
the 30th September, 1861, 1911 ,236 "a, and
including the Tarboro Branch they S5SO,396 81
showing increase 1860 of $7l ,926 CT. The
of operating the main and branch S247,
100 49, leaving receipts for the year S333,29O 72,
against S2464S4 63 for 1860, showing increase OF
receipts this year of SS6,SO6 lO.'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19
JOSIAH SHELLEY & SONS,

VhoLssdle Groeers and Communion Hsrchants No. g.
Warren Block AUG USTA, GA,
Have in Store and to arrive
100 Hhds. fair to choice n. o. Sugar.
$50 Bbs. ~ .. Molasses,
SO Bales Begging,
300 Coils Rope,
60 Boxes Soap,
80 Boxes Soda,
so Dozen painted Buckets,
81 Cansters Black Tea,
Is Bbls. choice Whskey and Cordials,
10 Eighth casks C6gnac Brandy,
10 Bbls Phelps Gin,
rs Casks Port, Madeira and Malaga Wine,
$500 Havana Segars,
1000 German and American Segars,
Also Pepper Spice, Twne Salt Nails, Rice, Tobacco.
Measures &c.
Augusta. Nov IT, 1881 7t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of the Confederate privateersmen,
Capt. Smith, having been convicted of piracy at Phil
adephia the Secretary of War of the Confederate
States ordered that from the Lincoln Coones held
Prisoners should be selected by lot to be hung if
Smith WAS hung in Philadelphia The lot fell to Col.
Corcoran of n. Y. Regiment. The following named
fate if the balance of the privaeer convicted
and hung: Colonies Lee, Cogswell Wilcox, Woodruff
and Wood; Lieutenant Cooncls Bowman and Nef;
Majors Potter Revere and yogdes; Captains ockwood
Bowman and Kefcr.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19
PROCLAMATION

By H'S EIeeIsney Henry 4. LIdrk GoVeTnoT 81 NoTtA
Carolina.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, Raleigh,
November Z, 1861.
In pursuance of the power vested in by the 10th
section of the Constitution and by and with the advice
of the Council of State do hereby prohibit the
portation beyond the limits of this State of all Bacon,
Pork, Beef Leather, Mems Shoes Wooden Goods,
Jeans, Linseys Blankets &c. &c, except through the
orders of the proper officers of the Confederate Govern
ment or of the State Governments
The Adjutant General will employ the necessary
means to carry into full effect this order. All Agents
purchase for the State required to have written
authority. HENRY T. CLARK,
Nov 18th. II Governor ex-Ohicio.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19

pG- We learn that the old Custom House in
Norfolk, used as a warehouse for the storage of
goods, was burned on Monday morning, the 18th.
The building with most of its contents was con-
sumed. There was watchman employed to guard
the building. but he is supposed to have been
asleep It is not known whether the FIRE was
accidental or tho work Of 40 incendiary.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19

THE RESULT of the late election III this State be
stated follows far members of Congress
cerned lst District w H Smith. ID Bridges.
Sd. Kenan. 4th. D Mcdowell 5th. H Ar
rington. 9th. James Mclean. 18th. mot ascertain
ED 9Th. VIM Lander. 9th. Gather 10th. A
Davidson
The following is the official vote in this (he sth)
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19
Charlotte Market, Nov. Is, 1861.
November 10, 1851

Cotton has been offering freely the past week,
and manufacturers getting pretty we'll supplied.
The price ruled at about s3some lots sold So
Flour has been selling at So to l23 per sack The
market is not yet well supplied
Wheat 81 10 to ST. rs per bushel, according to
quality. Demand good.
Corn is becoming rather scarce, and we author
lied to quote it al SO cents.
Peas 60 to 70 CENTS Rye 81 IS.
Bacon 20 to % cents-scarcs. Trade was tolerabls
brisk the past week.
COLUMBIA, Nov. l6.-Cotton 81 to cents, extremes.
100 bales sold during the week. Flour 50 rs to 81
per sack; Corn 10 cents; Peas 20 10 u.s.
CHARLESTON, Nov. l4-About Sc bales of Cotton
were sold during the week at u so 81.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19

ANOTHER CARGO OF ARMS.-It gives US
great pleasure, says the Richmond Enquirer Of
the 18th, to announce that another steamer has
rived in Southern port from England, laden
with arms and munitions of war, for the Confede
rate Government. This intelligence was received
here yesterday. The vessel ITSELF we understand,
as we'll as the cargo, has been purchased by the
Government
Her cargo consists of from to 10 rifed cannon
(Which were originally inteDded-tell ii not in
Gath-for the Federal Government $4,000 stand
CT arms-a large quantity of powder for cannon
large quantities of blankets, over-coats, navy
and army shoes, saddlers tools for artillery pur-
poses sufficient to equip 4 battalions. She ais o
brings a large quantity of medicine and assorted
goods.
The vessel cost about $500, 900 Her engines
very powerful. Her carrying capacity is
about 1900 tons, and she one of the swiftest
steamers in the British waters-There is nothing
in American water can cope with her when she
shows her heels.-She carries heavy armame Mt
as the Yankees will some day learn.
THE WRECK OF THE TRANSPORT "UNIoH."-
Our forces, or portion of them, at and in the
vicinity of Fort Macon have been actively engaged
since the storm, overhauling the wreck of the
Lincoln transport Union" which went to pieces
near that place with, we are happy to say, very
satisfactory results. We understand they will sue
coed in saving, whole and complete, besides the
engine that propelled the ship, two other engines
for converting salt water into fresh the other
for some useful purpose We have forgotten what
may be for converting salt water into salt, if SO it
will prove immensely valuable, at any rate the
three engines said to be of the very best quality
and cannot be worth less than hundred or
hundred and twenty FIVE thousand dollars.
The blockaders have been trying to she'll our
men away from the fat Federal carcass, but
it is no 60. When they open on them, they just
drop behind the sand banks and wait until the
storm Of shot and she'll has ceased and then 60
back to their work with as little Inconvenience
if they had taken shelter for u moment 10 farm
house out of shower of rain. They made a
tremendous onslaught the other day which result
ted in the killing of duck and breaking of q
plate!-nothing more.-Nerbern Progress.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19

The BATTLE PoRT ROYAL, S. C.-We publish
pretty full of the battle Beaufort S. c.
from the Charleston Mercury The Mercury particu-
lar say that of the hardest fought battles
on record but that paper complains that Gen Ripley
was placed in command enough to get better
prepared for the enemy. rather poor excuse. In
fact necessary-no doubt all did the
best they could.
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Further Notice.


The undersigned having qualified as Administrators
of Thomas Il. Cowan, deceased, hereby notifies those
indebted to said deceased TO make settlement imme-
dateIy and those having claims against the deceased
present them within the time prescribed by law,
this notice will be pleaded in bar Of their recovery
DAVID CoWAN, Admir-.
Nov. IL, 1851 3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19

HcadQuasters Depa riment Of N. G., I
Office of Chief Commissary, Goldsborough, Oct H.
Proposal. will be received this Office for the de-
livery of 5000 barrels of good superfne FLOUR for
the use of the Confederate troops the coast Of North
Carolina
Bidders must state the quantity they deliver per
week or month the price, and the Railroad depot at
which the Flour be delivered.
The Flour will be received in either barrels or bags
but preference given to offers for it in barrels.
WM. W. MORRISON,
Oct a. .esl D. Major G. o Arny.