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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-11-23

aga smother correspondent of the Sun,
dated Washington lith inst, comments thus
OF the engagement off Port Royal:
Much nterest is felt 10 know what armed
vessels were actually engaged against the
battteri, 8 in front of Beaufort Com. Dupont
speaks OF the Sabine, the savannah, and the
st. Lawrence AS not being in the action. He
does not name what vessels other than the
Wabash (js great guns were engaged, but
the list published III Government organs lust
on the eve of the departure of the fleet showed
steam frigates, sailing vessels, and gun
boats, IN all carrying some four hundred
guns.
1t is considered in military circles that the
taking of the forts by the naval vessels is a
great achievement indeed, for it has generally
been heid that guns on shipboard could not
contend, except al great odds, with batteries
on shore projected from shells by classmates.
Officers OF the navy familiar with the wild,
destructive work made by the 10 and ll-inch
Dahlgren shells, say that 1t Is not strange
that men should abandon earthworks where
those missives were poured In at the rate OF
sixteen a minute. On this score the expert
ence of old wars is not applicable, since that
the ordnance and proJectiles OF the present
day are intniteiy superior to those formerly
used.
The plan of attack 1T Beaufort was differ
ent from the old style. 1t was first practised
at Odessa, in the Crimean war, and WAS par
ticulariy advantageous At Beaufort, for the
reason that the forts were opposite each
other. The vessels under Dom. DUPONT, in
stead OF anchOring in front Of the forts and
opening IRE, kept sailing around in the form
OF parabola, and delivered broadsides
against both forts at near the same time. The
movement OF the vessels preyented accurate
sighting for the guns III the batteries, and as
the latter were constructed with reference 10
land attack as we'll ut sea, their
guns were hardly brought to bear
In respect TO accuracy in sighting guns, it
may be staten that not only the captain aud
second captain of every gun on board ship
are good gunners, but nearly every seaman
and ordinary seaman are habitually exercised
In sighting The number Of men designa ted
to handle eight, nine. ten, and eleven. inch
twenty four Therefore the navy contains
Thousands Of men who arc good gunners.
THE PxEsIpxar's sxcRxrAaY GUARDING THs
e RAILROAD vnoM wAsnlHdTON TO BALTIMORE.
The Sun publishes letter from Washing
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-11-23

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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08
MR.. DOUGLAS, SPEECH.

WASHINGTON, Jan, 4.-Senator Douglas addressed a
crowded Senate yesterday. He charged the slavery
ctement the Republicans, who violated the Missouri
Compromise lS48.
The Judges of the Supreme Court entered in body
and took Most of the members of the House of
Representatives present, and the scene i'm
presSve
He urged the of all the means, legal and const-
tuona which be used for enforcing due execution
Of the laws, but denied that any other be
employed than those at the command Of civil officers
He declared that when there civil officers left it
is folly to talk of executing the laws. Therefore, the
revolution in South Carolina is complete becauee there
Federal officers.
He was terribly the Abolitionists in Con-
gress His speech pronounced to be the best of his
political life.
He advocated the enforcement of the law but only
in the territory while in the possession of the Federal
Government Every citizen in the State recognized
his allegiance to the State instead of the Government
He argued that in the territory still within the possession
of the Federal Government the law to be enforced
by civil process, and not by armies and navies Even
the legal posse must be under civil officer.
After the Government de aco of the seeding State
had been established, then might be made to
the territory, but he warned gentlemen the
disunion, certain, final, and irrevocable.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08
For the Western Democrat.
PUBLIC MEETING.

public meeting was held at Cansler's Store
CASTOR county, on the Oath of December, 1860.
On motion of R. Rankin, Alexander Rutedge
was called to the chair; and on motion of A r
Henderson, John NJ Rankin was called to act
as Secretary. The meeting being organized, the
following preamble and resolutions were unani-
mousy adopted, viz
Whereas, In view of the excitement now pre-
vailing throughout the country, it has become ne
cessary for the Southern community to prepare to
protect and defend itself against any violation Of
the right of either person or property Therefore,
we, portion Of the citizens of CASTOR county, do
organize Vigilance Committee. Therefore
Resolved, LIST. 1t shall be the duty of the Com
mittee to examine any person or persons who may
be suspected of evil
ID That the committee meet once month at
any place the committee may deem proper, or at
the call of the chairman.
3D. That any member of said Committee shall
report to the Chairman any person or persons who
may be suspected of evil. And upon examination
of such persons, they shall be dealt with then and
there five Justices of the Peace may think right
and proper, viz: W T Ship, '. Derr, A w Dav-
export, NJ A Smith, Eli Linebarger. Amended
so that any three of the above Justices may de-
termine.
4th. That no collection of slaves be permitted to
assemble at any one place during Christmas.
9Th. That no slave be permitted to leave his
masters plantation from the present until the LIST
of February without a special pass
9th. That the Chairman appoint thrty-one men
as a Vigilance Committee and 50 men as patrols.
Vigilance ComDsiitce.-John Tate r Tate, W Can
non, A Henderson, James Henderson ST. Peter Cans
lcr VIM Nantz Warren Moore, Underwood, DR. X
Johnston, Ribon, Or James Alternately, Carpenter,
J Black James Rutledge C L Hutchson, J Aberna-
thy H Saddler L Alternately, Col Rankin D Rhyme,
S Rankin Clemmer w Rutledge, R Rankin, Col
Minis, d Rankin, Robt Rankin, David Rhyme, Rhyme
sr, Rhyme.
Patrot-D Cannon, S Cannon, Cannon, A Hen
derson, Farrow, Farrow, Joseph Farrow, T
Canser, J Cansler NJ L Cansler, Adophus Henderson,
H Tate NJ r Armstrong, W Broadway, Underwood,
Connel, J Moore, Derr, Edwards, S Black, r
Johnston, W Edleman, Edleman, Underwood, J
A Carpenter, Derr, D Coniger Handsell, Hutch
ison, w Cloniger, j Cannon, D NJ Rankin, R D
Rhyme c Rankin, VIM Stowe J Bolinger. G L Rankin,
W d Rankin, Johnston, Cemmer, p Clemmer,
L Rankin, N Rankin, J Springs Davidson, H
Roper, Rhyme jr, George Rhyme, Johnston, L
Rankin, Minis J Alexander, w Fite, Roper, II
Fife, Harvey Fte.
On motion of Springs Davidson, it was ordered
that the proceedings of said meeting be published
in the Western Democrat
The meeting then adjourned, to meet on the
18th January, 1861.
A. RUTLEDGE, Chm
j. D. ". RANKIN, Sec'y.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08
THE POPULAR VOTE
MARRIED.,

In this county, the Sd inst, By Ross, ESQ., Mr.
George Hutchinson to Miss Mary Jennett daughter Of
Miles Alternately, Esq.
In Lincoln county, the soth ult., by J. W. Derr
Esq, Mr. Columbus Starns Miss Elizabeth Perkins.
Near Shelby, on the 27th ut Mr. ID. F. jackson Of
York District, to Miss p II. Elliott
In Gailford county, on the 26th ult Geo W Rich to
Mrs Delana Mitchell. Also, the oath, Shubal G
Ward to Miss Martha Lamb.
In Yorkville, on the 9th uIt Mr. VIM Med Palmer of
Spartanburg, to Miss Sallie Tomlnson. Also, Mr. J
Marshall to Miss Mary Ann, daughter of VIM
Clawson
In York District, Mr. L Doggett of Rutherford CO,
G, to Miss Margaret Rebecca Wood.
In Lancaster District, the 27th ult, Mr. Benjamin
H. Walker to Miss Margaret Barr. Also, the 10th
Mr. H Rape to Miss M How II.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08
THE NEWS.

The report in circulation last week that North
Carolina troops had taken possession of the Forts
on our coast is untrue. committee of gentlemen
from Wilmington visited Raleigh last week for the
purpose OF getting Gov. Ellis consent to take Fort
Caswell, as they were informed that L. S. troops
were on their way to garrison it. Gov. Ellis re-
fused his consent on the ground that he did not
believe the Administration contemplated garrison
ing Fort Caswell. The Hon. LO. Is. Branch
telegraphed from Washington that no troops had
been ordered South.
Mr. Douglas made a speech in the Senate on
Thursday last, in which, it is reported, he was
was particularly severe upon the Republicans for
the present difficulties. A short notice Of the
speech will be found in another column.
The S. c. Commissioners have failed to effect ne
zyotiations with the Government at Washington.
It is stated that the President returned their sec
ond communication without any reply, declaring
at the same time that he would receive nothing
more from them The Commissioners Immediately
held conference, and determined to leave
Items in another column will show what condi-
ton affairs are in at Charleston. The buoys In
the harbor, to mark out the channel, have been
removed aud the lights in the lighthouses extln-
guished for the purpose of preventing attacking
vessels from entering Pilots say that 1t is utterly
impossible for any ship to enter the harbor now in
the night, and entering in the day time would be
extremely dangerous, even with Pilot The
South Carolinians preparing for self-detence
So far, the Government has ordered no troops to
Charleston, and it Is not likely Mr. Buchanan will
attempt to reinforce the Forts. All reports, so
far, about troops being sent South, are untrue.
Mr. Crittenden has offered a resolution in the
e. S. Senate to submit his proposition for a settle
ment to a vote of the whole people.
Secretary Floyd resigned because the President would
not order Major Anderson back Fort MOultrie. No
other Cabinet officer has since resigned.
The following announcement if correct. shows that
the Special Committee have taken step in the right
direction:
WAsHINGToN, Jan. 3-The Committee of Thirty three
Ouse day adopted resolutions declaratory against
any right Interfere with slavery in the slave States;
and recognizing the justice and prOprety of faithful
execution of the Constitution and all laws made in
pursuance thereof including those the subject of
fugitive slaves, Igitivcs from service labor,
and discontinuance of all mobs hindrances the
execution of such laws; and that the citizens of each
State shall be entitled to all the privileges and mmuni
ties of citizens of the several States.
Gov. Banks of Massachusetts, in his vaIedicory mes
sage to the Legislature, recommends the repeal of the
ant-fugitive slave law in that State.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08

RETURN MEMBERS OF AssEMBLY.-Several mem
bers of Assembly have returned their pos-among
them Col L W Humphrey of Onsow Capt John Walker
of Mecklenburg, W Thomas of Davidson, L Simpson
of Rockingham DR.. G Ramsey of Rowan-Senators;
and James Fl White of CASTOR, Foy of Onslow, N
Fleming of Rowan, G W Autry of Sampson-Com-
mons.
Mr. Speaker Clarke, Hon. s Person of New Hanover
Col. W Thomas of Jackson, Capt. Jno. F Hoke of
Lincoln, Jesse Waugh of Forsythe, DR.. s L Love of
Haywood Col. Love of Jackson, N Crumper of
Ashe, have been in this city during the recess-RaI
State Journal of Saturday
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08

In this town, the 9th nst Henry, son OF Charles
Overman, Esq., aged years.
In this county, the 18th of Dec Patrick J. Will
son, ESQ., aged 81 years.
In this county, ON the 25th ult Mr. John Hipp, aged
81 years
In Lexington the cath ult Mrs Letitia H. Foster,
wife of Alfred G. Foster, Esq.
In Morganton, the 23d ult, of diptheria Waight-
still, of Hon Avery aged 2years and 20 days.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08
7slegraphed to hs Columbia Carolmian.

CHARLESTON January 4.-The following gentlemen
have been appointed Commissioners to the Southern
Congress: G. G. Memminger, W. P. Miles, James Ches-
nut, r. w Barnwell, r. B. Rhett, L. N. Keitt W. W.
Boyce and I. j. Withers.
The steamer Brooklyn is believed to be on the way
to this port, with four companies.
Dispatches received in this city from reliable sources
state the fort at Mobile taken last night large
quantity of arms, ammunition and other stores were
taken. Fort Morgan will be taken tonight
Dispatches received in this city from Missouri state
that great excitement exists in that State She will
stand by South Carolina.
NORFOLK, VA. January 4.-There is great excitement
in consequence of report that four companies of
tery had been ordered from Fortress Monroe Char
lesion.
The Brooklyn steamer is coaling and taking in
and is evidently getting ready for cruse-reported
for Charleston.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08

CoTTos.-There has been an advance in Cotton since
our last-e to 81 about the figures now for fair
article The supply is not equal to the demand Large
orders untitled for manufacturers in this and other
States If farmers would bring their Cotton would
help trade very much
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08

PUBLIC MEETINGs.-The people Of this State
still holding public meetings We refer to pro-
ceedings published in to-day's paper.
A meeting was held in Chatham county on the
22d ult, composed of men of both parties, as all
the public meetings have been in N. c. Resolu-
tons passed expressing Indignation and ap-
a Convention and arming the State and conven-
ton of the savehoding States, and the passage of
retaatory laws against those States that have null
lifted the fugitive slave law. Economy is recon-
mended among the people, and they are advised
not to be ashamed of homespun. Go in debt as
little as little possible, and in buying give prefer
ence to North Carolina manufactures
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08
WAGON WORK and BLACKSMITHINC

have opened shop College street. in the of
Mr. Rabys stable, where am prepared to do all kinds
of Woody Work and Backsmithing as making
Carts and Wagons and repairing the same Buggy re-
pairing, horse-shoeing, &c. My work shall be well
executed the most accommodating terms. and every
effort made to give satisfaction Give a trial.
Jan g. 1861 3m-pd j. II. PROPST.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08

Hon. Mr. CURRY.-The Hon. ]. L. NJ. Curry,
member of Congress from Alabama, on his way
home from Washington, stopped in this place on
Thursday last At night, by invitation, he ad-
dressed very large audience at Treloars Hall.
He made patriotic, liberal, we-tempered speech,
and we think he correctly stated with one or two
unimportant exceptions) the position of affairs as
they exist at this time. However much our peo-
pie may differ about the mode of demanding and
maintaining Southern Rights, we all agree that
they must be maintained, and that the Government
at Washington shall not force any southern State
into submission Therefore, when4Mr Curry ap-
pealed to the audience to stand by their rights and
be prepared to resist aggressons, he was answered
in manner which showed that when the tug of
war comes we will all be found standing shoulder
to shoulder and resisting common enemy. Mr.
Curry has been a moderate, conservative States
rights man. and on that account listened to his
able and eloquent address with much interest. He
said there was no hope for an honorable settlement
of difficulties by Congress-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08
Music Lessons.

The undersigned begs leave to inform his friends and
patrons as well the public generally that he is pre-
pared to give ...4 ...-...
Private Lessons on the Piano,
either at his residence at the residence of pupils
49, Particular and prompt attention will be paid to
orders for tuning and repairing instruments shortest
notice and on very moderate terms.
SHEET MUSIC and MUSIC BOOKS will be procured
at store prices.
Having been engaged in the Piano business for more
than ten years, offer assistance particularly
to all those who may desire to purchase Pianos
exchange old Pianos for new ones.
Best references given.
Orders left at the post office at Messrs. Davidsons
Furniture Hall will receive prompt attention.
CHAS. 0. PAPE, Prof. of Music.
Jan 8, 1861 if
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08

COLLISION THE N. G. RoAD.-On Wednesday night
last a collision occurred the n c. Railroad about
miles from this place near Query's Turnout. The
Express Train going north came in contact with the
Express Train coming south, damaging both trains
considerably and woundng the Engineer and two ne
groes on the train coming south-one negro had both
legs broken. None of the passengers were materially
injured. The train going north should have left the
main track the Turnout for the purpose of allowing
the other train pass but it is said that the engineer
could not stop his locomotive owing to defect in
the machinery, hence the collision.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08

BSy~ We have added many new names to our
subscription list recently, and we have received
many encouraging words from a number of old
subscribers in this aud adjoining countless approx
ing and begging us to stand firm for
preserving the Union If possible. We have also
received words of disapprobation from valued
friends-friends who have all the time been in
favor of immediate secession. To the former we
say we shall continue to favor a peaceful settle
ment of difficulties and the preservation or recon-
structiOn of the Union, long there is hope of
getting rights acknowledged and proper
guarantees for their maintenance. To the latter
class Of friends say, be moderate and don't ex-
pect to do things in a day which may require
months to accomplish. When the opinions of both
sides properly understood it will be found that
there is not so much difference after ALT may be
a mere question Of time. We all want peace if
possible, but all are determined to resist fur
Their aggressions and think that this is the proper
time to settle difficulties; and all are determined
Secession secession to resist force against any
part of the South by the Federal Government. In
time of war, must all stand together no matter
how much We may have differed about the course
that ought to have been adopted to prevent it.
Changing the subject little: we return thanks
to all friends for the liberal patronage received
from them during the past year. The fact that
the Democrat has a large circulation among the
farmers who trade at this place, makes it one of
the best advertising mediums, liberal share of
which We have always received
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08

cording to the requirements of law Gov. Ellis for
mally installed in Office for his second term. The
Legislature having taken beyond the time
apart for the Inauguration, the necessary oaths
administered by Chief Justice Pearson in presence OF
Mr. Speaker Clarke and acting Speaker Love- and many
spectators: including several members of the Legisa-
ture.-Raleigh State Journal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08
a Chance.

Owing the troubled and unsettled condition of the
country, and anticipating harder times in money
matters than upon us, deem it to the best
interest of ourselves and patrons adopt with all Of
friends who may make accounts after this date,
credit exceeding six months which rule we will
adhere strictly; and appeal to many friends for
whose liberal patronage during the past year tender
Acknowledgements, to obige with reciprocal
!avors by calling at early day and settling their
accounts we have to meet large payments thiG and
next month. All accounts will be made out ready for
settlement IN few days. Respectfully,
Jan /, 1861 st BROWN, TATE & co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08

DRIVEN oFF--We learn that the citizens of Steel
Greek In this county, last week, arrested named
Archibald Shaw formerly of Moore county, for hold
ing incendlary conversations with negroes He was
tried before committee of twelve and the proof being
positive he was sentenced lashes and to have one
side of his head shaved and BACKED and then be
shipped to New York The sentence was Immediately
executed Shaw said it he had used improper language
he was drunk and did know what he was about
though he acknowledged being engaged in converse
tlon with a negsO at the time specified
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08

BEs~ The Goldsboro Rough Notes has changed hands
"hl' ROBINSON Esq has sold DR. J. J. Lawrence
formerly editor of the Wilson Star of Freedom. Mr.
nooinS0n was clever editor and gentleman who I'M
derstood his business and made a resnectabla naror
His successor, DR.. Lawrence will no dopbt rubIib q
good paper and merit liberal support. The uublisb
ing department will be under the superutepdence Of
good printer, A d. Tumhro, Esq Success to them
Hs4- The Wilmington Daily Herald comes ont in an
enlarged form and dress, and makes very nea,
appearance Mr. Waddell the editor is an epterrr;s-
Ing publisher and deserves success The Herald is on
OF our most valued exchanges.
b. The Edgecombe Farm Journal, for January
0oI Is received This Journal ought to be sustained
W t1e farmers of the country, only because it is
carolina publication, but because it seems 10 be
we conducted, and is very cheap-the price being only
y. c. "i'H' 1aEOoro,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08

IA 1t is reported that the elections in Georgia,
Alabama and Florida have resulted in the election of
majority of delegates favorable immediate secession
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08

HIRING.-At this place the first of January
negro men hired at average OF about 1925, wo-
men 500 to 49, girls $40 to $50 Prices ranged
something lower than last year.
At Portsmouth, Va, prices were one-third less
than formerly Able-bodied men ranged from
sou to $50, and women from $40 to S35
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08

LINcoLN's PosITIoN.-A correspondent wr-
ting from Springfield, ILL.,, to the n Y. Times, a
Republican paper, says:
81 cannot resist the conviction that the passage
of the secession ordinance by the South Carolina
Convention has, instead Ct intimidatng the Presi-
dent elect, only made him irmer and more decided
in his views on the reckless unjustifable attempt
to break up this Union He will not swerve from
the conscientious and rigorous fulfllment of what
he considers his constitutional Obligations lest GER
tain consequences might occur. He will not, like
his predecessor, give way to unmanly prompt and
vigorous action. And that he will be called upon
to strike, believe, appears from hour to hour
more certain to him."
1t is stated that Mr. Lincoln is daily receiving
large numbers fletters from prominent men of all
the free States urging him to stand squarely and
firmly on the Chicago platform, and not bulge an
inch.
If Mr. Lincoln holds to that position, he will not hold
the South in the Union
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08
Notice.:

would respectfully inform my friends that from thi
date my Books will be closed and Goods sold only
CASH during the present excitement.
Jan s, 1861 F. SCARF.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08
Notice,

On the 2sth instant being the fourth Monday in this
month will sell public auction at the courthouse
in Charlotte, MELISSA and CINDA, two negroes be-
longing to the estate of the late Richard Carson
A credit will be given.
January s, 1861 st JOS. H. WILSON, Admir-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08

~" The Raleigh and Castor Railroad company
have declared sem-annual dividend of four pei
cent The Bank of Clarendon at Fayetteville has
declared a semi-annual dividend of per cent.