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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
how TIE N. Y. REGIMENT BEHAVED IN THE

HOW THE N. Y. REGIMENT BEHAVED IN rur
MEXICAN Wharf.-The Charleston Mercury says:
1t was the on dit in the army, that Burnet Of
the New York regiment, wrote to Gen. Shields
saying: ''You have in your report, done Injustice
to the New York regiment" ''0''''
The reply of Shields was prompt enough: "You
are right! had [ done them justice, should nave
said that they ran like a pack of id cowards
and their colonel at the head of themp'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

From JAPAN.-We learn that the Japanese
are assassinating all the foreigners in the country
that they can catch, the latest victim being Mr.
Hueskin, the American Secretary of Legation and
Interpreter The English, French and Dnteh
Ministers have hauled down their flags aud el
Jeddo for place of safety. The American Min
istcr alone remains.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

Derisdrt DEL non.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that J"
defendants in this case, Thos BeFryhil and wife T
tha NJ, John Todd, Shadrick Lcntile and wife M"N
David Emberson and wife Adaline, James EmoeHv'
and wife Esther, and the heirs law of Susan BaL
beyond the limits thereof; it is therefore ORDERED
said Court that publication be made in, the hesF''
Democrat newspaper published in the town OF CpA
lotte in said county, in conformity law notifying
defendants to be and appear before the justices o. %
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions at the next Cou
TO be held for said county, The Court House IN ln
lotte, the first Monday in July next, then and nn
to see proceedings in this case, and to make themse
parties to said issue if they shall think proper 10 90
Witness, w. K. Reid Clerk of our said Court Mt 0D
the 4th Monday of April 1861, and the s5th year"
American Independence.
65-et w. X REID, CLERK
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
State of n. Carolina. MeckIenburg 4"
Court Of Pleas and Quarter SsssiOnS-AprH Term, is'
n Orr A. Culn.
n. u. UT '5. ID M NuIP'
Original Attachmcnt-Levy on Land.

n D. Orr b. A. Culp.
Original Attachment-Levy on Land.
It appearing the satisfaction of the Court tb'r
Culp the defendant in this case, is not an in1sO
tant of the State of North Carolina but resides bey0
the limits of the same, it is therefore ordered by M
Court that publication be made for six weeks IN "
Western Democrat, newspaper published in the tos
of Charlotte notifying the said defendant TO nc ~
appear before the Justices of Court of Pleas
Quarter Sessions, at the next Court to be held foI
said county of Mecklenburg at the Court House :,
Charlotte, OH the All Monday of July next, tben -
there to plead, answer demnr, or Judgment prov
fesso will be taken against him. L
Witness, W. K. Reid, Clerk of our said Court 's Ia,
fee, the 4th Monday in April, 1861, and the Satp
of American Independence c,..t,
6j-St W K RElD, '""
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

PERsoNAL.-David FL. Todd, brother-in-law
of old Abe Lincoln, has been appointed a Lieuten-
ant in the army of the Confederate States, and is
now on dutyin North Carolina. He desires nothing
more ardently than to scalp his sisters husband
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

New FLouR.-The Charleston papers advertise
new flour from the Forest City Mills" at Savan-
nah, ground from wheat grown on the plantation
of DIR. Daniel, near that city
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04


JUDGE CAMPBELL AND SECRETARY SEWARD
We are glad to see, says the Fayetteville OBJ
server, that Judge Campbelrs letters exposing Sc
wards shameful duplicity in regard to Fort Sum-
ter are having some effect upon the North The
Republicans, generally ready enough to comment
upon important public documents and to defend
the administration, had to ponder over these let
tiers for day or two before they could make up
their minds how to treat them. writer in the
Journal of Commerce takes tie right view in ar
article from which we extract the following:
Gas the matter now stands before the public,
it is SO clear case of deception and overreachng
the confidence of friendship and sincerity, that it
goes far toward changing the issue, and abatino
the sympathy of those who stood up en- n,osse with
the Administration, under nigh sense of right.
Should that sense of ri ght be impaired the ssacred
and holy cause dear to the hearts of the people
SO prominent in the prayers and preaching of the
pulpit, might loose much of its sanctty.
elf, then, the silence of Secretary Seward in
regard to the testimony of Judges Campbell and
Nelson, two of the most honorable and respectable
OF men, is to be understood as tacit assent. on
his part to Its substantial truth, it throws on the
Administration the responsibility of slamniny the
door OF Cancellation In the very face Of those who
came to smoke the pipe of peace
1t was wrong, decidedly aroma. for Secretary
Seward to impress Judge Campbell with the sen
tire confidence" that Sumter would not be snnnl;
ed nor reinforced and leave him and Justice Nell
son under that impression, whilst the Cabinet was
dct'ceiy preparing and intending to do both. II
was something like Punic faith and might pass for
smart war policy; but it certainly imparts somewhat
OF Justification to the attack on Sumter and de-
tracts materially from the presti1e we presumed wa
had IN that notorious affair."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
state of N. Ca, oIima, McekIenDMrs Co.

Court Of Pleas and Quarter SeSsons-1pr 7trn, Io''
Jefferson Berryhill and others, VS.. Thomas Bef
hill and others.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

TEXAS CRops.-The Galveston News, of the
18th ult., says "Mr James E Harrison, one of
the Texas Commissioners to the Indian Nation.
reports the crops there in the most fourishing
condition. We arc much gratifed to find in all
State exchanges such glowing accounts of the
prospects of the crops of corn, wheat barley and
other small grain. The wheat crop, in many
counties, is in process of harvesting."
On the 9th, the editor of the Seguin Confed-
eracy shown stalk Of cotton measuring over
foot in height, and with twelve full formed
squares out. 1t was from Mr. W. Stafford farm,
near Seguin
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

SPIES IN TIE SoUrH.-We find the following
in the Charleston Courier:
Lincoln has his agents in every Southern local
ity, and strict lookout should he kept for them
Strangers especially, matter how pacific the
pretences on which they profess to come, should
be closely watched, and, if necessary, prevented
from leaving"
The Courier is right. Lincoln's agents are no
doubt among us now, even now, and will continue
here so long we continue to treat them with SO
much k'udiy cDurte<y when detected. Let one
or two spies be swung UP, on detection and we
shall not hear Of the presence of any more in our
midst for some time
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04

THE EXISTING LEGIsLATURE.-We believe
that there is general opinion that the existing
Legislature of this State should not again assemble.
The fact seems to be realized almost universally,
that if reassemblcd, it will not only infict dead
loss on the State of some .fee hundred and fifty
dollars a day while it sits, but pass all sorts of
bills which the Convention will have reason to
revise, modify or repeal and thus double trouble,
and double expense, will be encountered.
We have heard of but one man who is in favor
of the Legislature re-assembling, and he is men,
Der. A good many members of the Legislature
belong in different capacities to volunteer compa-
MES, and cannot be here.-Raleiyh Register.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-04
PRESIDENT DAVIS IN GoLDsBoRo.

Cen. Jefferson Davis, President of the Confed-
crate States of America, passed through this place
last night en- route for Virginia. Our citizens
gave him warm and enthusiastic reception.
On the arrival of the cars, hundreds OF people
crowded around the coach he was IN, anxious to
oct the first glimpse of s. our President
Having appeared upon the platform and being
introduced to the crowd by Col. d. K. McRae, he
made few remarks (Which we did not hear on
account of not being able to get in hearing dis
tance) After getting off the cars, he was escorted
by the Goldsboro Brass Band, and the several
military companies in attendance, TO Mrs Grls-
yolds Hotel, where he met 10y hundreds OF
the fair sex who seemed determined to "eat him
up." Being then conducted into Mrs. Griswold's
large dining room, the ladies concluded to let
him eat" instead of "eating him." However, they
literally surrounded him at the supper table and
kept him we'll guarded whilst he was doing justice
to the excellent supper before him. After getting
through supper and shaking hands with the ladies'
kissing the babies, and accepting bushel or two
of boquets, he was escorted back to the cars.
After having arrived upon the platform he
again made few remarks, in which he referred to
the unanimty with which North Carolina went
out of the Lincoln Union, and the unanimity with
which she went into the Southern Confederacy
He said he never doubted but that the Old North
State would i,in her sisters of the South, knowing
too many of her patriotic ever to doubt It,
He alsu referred to the policy of one A be Lincoln,
and said that the South would resist to the death
the interference of the Lincolnites in our affairs,
&c. After which the cars moved off amid the
booming of cannon, the cheers of the multitude,
and the playing of Dixie" by the band
GotdsJoro Rongh Notes, May 80.
Arriral IF President Darts and Suite at Rtch-
n,0nd.
RICHMOND, May 3e.-His Excellency the
President, arrived in Richmond this morning The
President was received at Petersburg by Governor
I.etcher and the Executive Council of the State,
who went thther to welcome him. The reception
here was most enthusiastic, and there was an I'M
mense out-pouring Of the people at the depot
The President made his acknowledgements in a
short speech. His presence here gives much
satisfaction and feeling of genera, confidence.
His progress through the streets was marked
with many affecting demonstrations Of popular re-
gard. People rushed up and would shake hands
with the President, many Of them doing with
tears Of heartfelt joy Gin eyes unused to weep.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-02-08
HOW JUDGE iI-KELPED TO UNLOAD
4 STEAMBOAT.

A friend OF ours. who was an eye witness to
the fact, related to Us an amusing circumstance
which occurred while Judge It presided
| on the bench in this district
On peculiar occasion after his appointment
business called him to Liberty, and while there
meeting with some of his old associates at the
bar, got into aconviva mood which lasted sew
eral days, and on going out lie looked rather the
worse for wear. In crossing the river at Ow-
ems landing, there was boat dlScharging
freight, aud great haste for fear another boat,
then ilst hove in sight, would pass them.
The clerk sang out 81 say Old man can't you
lend the men a hand n taking off that load Of
furniture? I'll pay you we'll tor so doing, and
double flly' in the bargain"
80 yes" said the Judge, ''always ready TO
help 10 time of need.''
''Then turn in aud be quick said the clerk.
The first thing was marble top bureau. 60
ing off the plank, the Judge slipped, aud the
clerk roared out
"There now, throw that in. the river; will
y9ul
"Certainly," SAID the Judge, and giving II a
kick with the order, over il went.
"Helloo what's that for 2" said the clerk.
81 always obey orders when [ work t3r a
man ~
"Leave," said the clerk.
"Agreed,' sand the Judge.
s'Who is that man :" asked the clerk.
A byslander remarked t'that is Judge H
of the fifth Judicial District of Missouri
"Let go that line" SAID the clerk, and
the boat put into the stream at its highest
speed.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-02-08
PETER CARTWRIGHT.

II remarkable Character was Peter Cart
wright. He was great anti-slavery man and
struck right and Iettto all who opposed him.
One day, on approaching ferry across the riv-
er Illinois, he heard the farryman swearing
terribly at the sermons of Peter Cartwright, and
Threatening that II ever he had to ferry the
preacher across, and knew hlm he would drown
him IN the river. Peter, unreco9nlzed, said to
the terryman -.
'Stranger, | want you to put me across"
"Walt till | am .eady," SAID the ierryman.
and pursued his conversation md structures up
on Peter Cartwright Having finished, be
turned to Peter and said
''Now l'll put you across"
On reaching the middle OF the stream EPeter
threw bis horses brIdle over stake 10, the
boat, aad told the ferryman 10 let go Of his
pole.
"What for - asked the fetryman.
''Nell, you have just been using my name
imprcperlike and said if ever | came this wav
you wonid drown me. Now you've got a
chance"
"Ie your name Peter Cartwright ?' asked the
ftrryman.
"Ay name is Peter Cartwright
Instantly the ierryman seized the preacher +;
but herdld not know Peters strength for Pc
ter instantly seized the ierryman, one hand on
the nape OF h.Sneck and the other at the srat of
his trowsers, and plunged him in the water,
saying
Il baptize thee splash in the name OF the
devil, whose child thou art"
Then lifting hin up, Peter added
odd you ever pray z"
ssNo.''
"lhen IT'S time you did,"
II never wil,' answered The ferrgman.
Splash and the teFryman is in the depths
again.
"Wlll you pray now - asked Peter.
The gashng victim shouted
"llt do anything you bid me"
"TheA follow me Our Father which art in
Heaeen," sc. Having acted as clerk, repeat
-r-ag7f trt-sar Pstsss the terrvman cried
''Now let me go
"Not yet" said Peter, E'you must make three
promises First, that you will repeat that
prayer morning and evening as long as
you live; secondly that you will hear
every pioneer preacher that comes within five
miles OF this ferry; and thirdly, that yon will
put every Methodist preacher over free of ex-
prnse. Do you promise and vow 2"
81 do" said the terryman.
And strange TO say, that man after wards be-
came shining light.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-02-08
NEWLY MARRIED C0uPLE.

"Wlllam. dear, William" said the wiis
with world OF affection in ber eyes.
"SPeak,. .heavenly charmer," replied the new
husband, returning with interest the expressive
glance of his spouse.
'Dear William !"
''Adored Eliza -
''Sweet hatterer"
"AngelIc Creature"
'Dear, dear William, pardon me-but do
you thInk a short walk would hurt US, as the
divine Willis says g"
81 fear loviieSt OF thy sex, that you may be
fatigued."
Fear not, dearest 20
"Heavpnly manation-beight dream Of nv
PrecarIous e1lstence-but | cannot help fear
ing"
"Sweet William
Celestial Eliza :"
Here they Tell TO violent kissing, which las
ted about fifteen minutes. Almost breathlgss
the lady exclaimed
"Wiiliam, dear William, why are you so
sweet Oh, this joy, the ecstacy of ?wedded
BLISS Best beloved Will you ever love me
thus -
SPY yonder fearful say tremendous
swear y he exclaimed, pointing to tue SET
hng sun.
N'And as memento of our wedding day, you
will yearly bIIng me here-wtll you, CHERISH
ed IDOL %
"Yes, my only pet--my Iife-ny love
VIII bring you here every year--if'my capital
holds out -
San! bFaHest and best of thy noble sex,
talk not OF capital IN this, our hour OF bliss"
How much longr they talked the writer can
not say, for he was called away at this mo-
ment to welcome some friendS from MARYLAND.
But he is firmly OF the opinion that none bat
married folks know what real happiness is.-
Whllethe above happy couple were taking
he felt as # immersed IN moasses, and every
thing since has locked, iet, aud smelt sweet.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-02-08
INDIaN ANECnlTE.

Years ago, when the copper-faced natives
had mingled with the whites Just long enough
TO confuse their IDEAS OF proprie,y, when Judge
Johnson held cotrt on The banks OF the Mo-
hawk, Big John, prince of the roVal family
OF kinlkialck, was arraigned, tired and convlc-
ted Of the larceuyof jug OF fre-watrr. Ac-
cording 10 the laws 10 operation at that roman
tic period, Big John was sentenced TO paw a fine
OF five dollars, WHICH was duly torked oser.
Wheteupon the abopginal cuprlt was informed
that he was at liberty 10 90. John gathered
his blanket around hlm aud approached the
Judge. aud demanded receipt i3r his firu
dollars.
"Thefa's no occasion for a receipt, john .
said the Judge, you'll never be called on to
pay it again."
Ugh! big Indian seal whisky-pay five
dollars--want um receipt"
eve don't give receipts here, john
Bat the son Of the forest was not 10 be cheat
ed. He bored the clerk, sheriff, and every one
connected with the court, until the Judge con-
cluded to give him receipt to get rid of him.
He called him up to the bench, anG said:
'John, if you tell me what you want with a
receipt, Ill give you one."
Upon which the red man delivered himself
as follows:
"Big John die one of these DAYS He &C
up TO heaven- knock at the gate. Peter saw
who knock at the gates of heayena" big
john 'John, you pay for that whisky you
stoleP 'YeS.' Shove the receipt under the
gate, John Then Big John have to 60 hunt
all through hell to find Judge Johnson and get
a recent .
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-02-08
I'D BEGISTER'S NOTICE.
All pprsoBs intert

Al pprsoGs interested are
hereby notified that the following named accoun.
tants have filed their accounts in the Registers
office of Bedford County, and that the same will be
presented to the Orphans Court, in and for said
county, on Tuesday the 18th dav of February next,
at the Court House, IN Bedford for con frma-
tion
l. The account of Henry Bennett admir-, of the
Estate of Robert Bennett, late Of Southampton tp.
deed.
guardian OF Aferd 5, Over minor son of Jacob @
yer, late of South Woodberry township deceas-
ed.
3. The account of John p. Reed, Esq, admins
traitor of the Estate of John Crisman, late of the
State Of Iowa. Decd
A. The final account of Jacob Long Ex'r, OF
the last VIII, &C.. of David Long, late of Middle
Woodberry tp., decd.
5. The account of Jacob Long, guardian of John
l. keagy and Snsannah Keagy now Susannah ia
cobs, of Middle Woodberry township.
+. The account of Jacob Long, admir-, OF the
Estate of Elizabeth Long late of Middle Woodberry
tp., decd.
7. The account of Solomon Williams, admir-, of
the estate OF Levi Clark late of West Providence
tp., decd.
s. The final account of Jacob A. Nicodemus,
Ex'r., of the last will, &c., OF JACOB Nicodemus,
late of Middle Woodberry, tp., decd.
9. The account of John Fickes, guardian of Eli
Zabeth Barley, formerly Elizabeth Flckes, one Of
the daughters of Valentine FIckes, deed.
10. The account Of Peter Bechtel, admir-. of
ths Estate of Theodore Snowberger, late of South
Woodberry tp., decd.
II. The account of William Hammer, one OF the
executors fthe last will, &c, Of John Hammer late
OF Union tp., deed.
l2 The account of John Nycum, admir-, of the
Estate of William Nycum, late of Monroe township
decd.
I3, The account of Mary Weaverling, Execu-
trrx, Of the last will. &C.. of Henry Weaverling
late of West Providence tp., decd.
II. The account of Maria Hunt and Samuel Ra-
debaugh, adm'rs of the estate of Joseph Hunt,
late Of Cumberland Valley tp. decd.
Registers Office, S. H. TATE,
Bedford, janis, 81 ! Register.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-02-08
ONLY THINK OF 1T.

1t is curious, says the Hartford Times, 10 see
the bitter old enemies of Gen. Jackson, with
one accord, suddenly veng with each other
in the noisy parade of their alleged love and
honor OF the old hero. This love, if real, has
been carefully hidden until now. The hills of
New England echo with the reverberaton OF
cannon fred in ''honor Of Jackson" and the
Black Republicans take pains to inform the
public that they are having hand in ii. OF
Massachusetts, action, contInues the Times:
'Thls Massachusetts Governor, like the great
bulk OF his party; comes from the old anti
Jackson stock, and thousands of those who now
act with him were engaged in propagating the
''Cofiin-hand- SANDER and other lies faori-
Gated to inlure the General IN the days of his
political activity. Were the old man Living
DOW on earth he would talk in thunder tones
to the Northern Nulllfiers who pass laws to
o5struct the execution of the Fugitive Slave
Act, and who are acting in concert at Wash
ington with the extreme fre-eating Disunron-
lists. Such politicians presume, ior party effect
TO ''hurrah for Jackson" The idea is enough,
one would think, to make the old hero's bones
move in their coffin"
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-02-08
BEDFORD COUNTY, IS.

AT an Orphans Court
held at Bedford, in and for the County of Bedford,
on the 10Th day of November, A. D., 1860, before
the Judges OF said Court,
On motion of G. II.
Spang, Esq, the Court grant role upon the heirs
and legal representatives OF DR. William w. Reed
ate Of South Woodberry township, dec d., to wit ::
Aaron Reed, William Reed, and Nathaniel P. Reed,
all residing in Bedford County, 10 be and appear at
aA Orphans Court, 10 be held at Bedford, in and
or said County. on the Cd Monday, 1lth day of
February, next, to accept or refuse TO take the
Teal estate of said DR.. Wm. w. Reed, at the Valua-
ton, which has been valued and appraised in pursu
ance Of Writ OF Partition Valuation issued out
Of the Orphans Court of Bedford County, and to the
Sheriff of said County, directed, show cause why
The same should not be sold by order of the said
Court.
-~~--l In testimony whereof, have hereun-
SEAL ! to set my hand and the seal of said Court
f--~~ lat Bedford,. the 26th day OF Nov, 1860.
ATTEST:
JOHN J. CESSNA, SAM'L. H. TATE,
Sheriff. Clerk.
jan IS, 1861.
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-02-08

Policy OF ELEcTloNs.-l was reading Gov
ernor --- 5 message TO my Uncle Toby, ana
when got through that part where he speaks
OF the evil effects OF employing money on our
elections, the old gentleman smiled and related
the following anecdote
at put me in mind," said he, ssof young
clergymrn Ionce knew, many years since,
who preached an eloquent sermon, IN the course
OF which he took occasion to remark on the i'm
proPriety of spending the evenings of the Sab
bath in social vIsits--a custom as he said, very
common among young men. You remember
the sermon, Trim %
'"Oh yes, you: honor, perfectly WELL" said
the corporal, sand the clergyman, too he was
Secate looking man, and wore spectacles."
"Well, as / was saying," continued ny un-
Gle, she had been preaching against the evil of
going TO see the girls on Sunday evening, Ewhen
alter service he took me by the arm-Come,
let US go 10 the deacon's and spend the evening
with his daughters" "How," cried /, with
much surprise, SIS it possible you can make
such proposal TO me after the sermon you've
just concluded 2" "Pshaw 20 said he, 81 only
made those remarks in order that we might
have the better chance ourselves"
10 Our bilious contributor says the ladies
wear red stockings because they are driven 10
eIfTe1nifipS for N hiusb
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-02-08

Full VALUE.-A worthy Dutchman lately
sued his Deighbor for killing dog. In the
course OF his examination, the Du,chman being
asked what was the value of the dog, replied,
sash for ter dorg, he was wurt shust nothing
at all bot as he vas SO Tean as to kill him,
swear / makes him pay te iul value OF him.