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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-11-18

Boston, Nov. lb.
Captain Hunter of the steamer Della,
from Bermuda at Halifax reports that
when he left Bermuda the British steam
er Fingall and the rebel steamer Nashville
were in port. The Fingall had transfer
red her cargo Of arms to the Nashville,
and the latter had put Messrs. Mason
and Slidell and Suite on the Fingall
which would take them to Eng
land while the Nashville would run the
blockade with the arms The name of
the British vessel they were taken from
has not rs yet transpircd, All the docu-
mcnts and papers of Messrs Mason and
Slidel were seized Their families were
allowed to proceed The Captain of the
British vessel delivered up Mason and
Slidell under protest. This is the sub
stance of the reports by the passengers on
the Old Point boat
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-11-18

A San Francisco dispatch Of the 18th
says, the pirate shooner Neva from China
has been seized here.
The Il. s. steamer Bienville will leave
to-day, for Port Royal; mail will be sent
by her to the feet and to Gen Sherman's
division
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-11-18
New York. Nov. lG.

NtW UTk, NOV. TO.
The regulars from California left for
Washington, this morning.
The British steamer, Avon, which ar
rived at Aspinwall just before the Cham
pion left, reports that the prlvateer Sumter
was at Barbados, Oct %.
VIM. b. Aston declined the nomination
for Mayer.
The reported capture Of two million dol
lars worth of cotton at Beaufort, is pro-
bounced canard.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-11-18

The Convention has adopted resolu-
ton endorsing the defensive measures of
the Government and recommending dis
eliminating duty of 20 per cent. on the
productions Of tire United States. 1t was
also resolved if the war continued and the
present crop remain nnsold the planters
should not plant next spring beyond the
wants OF home consumption.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-11-18
w asLiington, ]

Washington, Nov, Is.
The volunteer service now numbers
4S0, 900 men, leaving but "a, 900 more to
be enlisted to reach the number author
lied by Congress
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-11-18

Washington, Nov. ID.
Information il received by Government
from Port Royal to the 18th. Pilage
had nearly ceased Powder had been Sc
cured in the lighthouse, aud the channel
buoy is recovered. A large force of South
Carolina troops was gathering at Port
Royal ferry. estimated at from 5000 to
10000. 1t was the expressed intention
of the owners of houses on the island to
burn them.
Gen. Stoneman has been appointed to
the command of the entire cavalry force
of the United States
The work of raising brigade to be
composed entirely of virginians is pro-
crossing finely There are several thous
and refugees from Virginia who are aux
ious to enlist in defense of the Govern
ment.
The rebels set fire to the schooner
Maryland, thought to be loaded with coal
when passing their batteries on the Lower
Potomac. The crew escaped in boats. -
A party of the Massachusetts lst rowed
to her, extinguished the flames and toved
her to the Maryland shore.
[Herald's Dispatch.
A personal difficulty is progressing be
tween Col. Hinchs of the 18th Massachu.
sets regiment and the major of the Tam.
many New York regiment. The affair
grew out Of the report of Col. Hinchs t.
Gen. Stone in regard TO the engagement
at Balls Bluff, which contains severe
structures upon the conduct OF the Tam
many regimens. 1t is understood that ,
challenge has passed from the major Il
/ Col. Hnchs
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-11-18

JPCbTaI % WIG NHNH-U ITTUHHVF
St Louis. Nov. IS.
Maj. Gen Hunter and portion of his
staff arrived this evening Messrs. Hough
and Price will proceed with the train to
Fort Leavenworth. The Chicago regi-
ments returning from Springfield are gen.
orally we'll and in good spirits. General
Halleck has not arrived.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-11-18
New York Nov


The Nominating Committee from Tax
Payers Union Association met yesterday,
and, Mr.. r. Il. Mnturn having declined
the nomination owing to i'll health, unan-
imously nominated VIM. b. Aston as their
candidate for the Mavoralty.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-11-18
MASON AID SLIDELL CAPTURED (.


TUFt ANUVs
Tie frigatc SIN Jacinto has arrived
here with Messrs. Mason and Shdell as
prisoners, taken from an English steamer
in the Channel off the Bahamas.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-11-18

IyFtTUfNy ANUF. "
John Mckinney, late State Treasurer,
tried at the lngham county Circuit Court
for e,nbezzlcment Of 1000 State funds,
has been convicted.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-11-18

Petersburg VA papers of the 18th
inst are received. They appear very
much in the dark as regards the opera
tons Of the feet.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1861-11-18
THE GATE CITY.
X T. @ X II X.


The WEEKLY GATE CITY Is pub
lished every Monday al this Once, 10
one OF the Oldest papers I'm lows. and
has = very widely extended circulation
Z hrough out the Des M Dimes valley North
Missouri, and western IlIinotg.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03

COsT OF THE BATTLE.-From the New York
Tribune we copy the following estimate of the
taking of Port Royal: Rent Of vessels up to this
time, say, s5,O0O,000; pay ofsoders, &c ,upt this
time, say, $3.50 600; value of rations consumed up
to this time, say, s220 900; value of clothing
out up to this time, say, sl65 900; value of pow
der burned up to this time, say, $4,000, value of
the Governor and Peerless, lost on the Cataline
scale, 100000. Total S4,603, 600 From the
above, it will be that the average cost of each
shot, reckoning shell, round shot, and rifed can
proectiles of peculiar make and taking into
account the value Of the powder used to fire them,
WIS about S.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03
~ Notlce-
cash, and cash only,
Dissolution.

The firm of FULLINGS, SPRINGS 4 co. was dis
solved by limitation the lst January 1861.
The business will be continued under the name and
style of FULLINGS SPRINGS and they hope, by
integrity and strict attention business, merit the
same patronage heretofore literally bestowed by their
numerous friends and customers
The present financial crisis and the uncertainty OF
business, for the future compel shorten time
of credit from twelve six months to prompt paying
custOmers-none others need ask it.
All persons indebted to the old firm of Fullings,
Springs & Co. must come forward and make immediate
settlement. it is absolutely necessary that the bus-
ness he speedily closed up "A word to the wise is sufi-
cient" Jan Is, 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03

BLACK FLAGs.-The papers in the interior wasting
deal of senmentay about the propriey of hosting
the black flag at Charleston. 1t may be well that we
should say, at once, that whatever the sentiment of
our troops the coast black flag has been hoised
here. Possibly the black and white signal Streamer
that occasionally floats Gen. Rpley's headquar-
ters, may have given rise to the rumor-Chareston
HcrcurY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03
Notice to the SheriffS of the different
Counties of KOrtb-CarOIina.

All Blankets and Clothing which may be received by
you can be sent directly to the several Companies
which went from your county-and when your own
Companies supplied, you will then forward any
balance hand to the QuartermaStcr in Raleigh. You
will put up all articles intended for your Companies in
strong boxes directed the Quarermaster in Raleigh
with the Company and the Regiment plainly marked
them and you will have tke contents of each box
marked on it.
Whenever the Companies are on duty in your neigh
borhood Won are authorized deliver the articles
them taking the receipt of the Captain for them, which
receipt YOU will forward to this office.
October s. 1851 j. DEVEREUX, A. Q. NJ
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HEADQUARTERS NORTH CAROLINA Troops,

HEADQUARTERS NORTH CAROLINA TROOPS,
Adjutant Generals Office, Raleigh, Oct II, 1851.
General Order No. 10.
|. All accounts against the State of North Caro-
lima incurred for military purposes must be presented
at this Office within thirty days after they have been
made If longer withheld. no assurance be given
of their favorable consideration or prompt payment.
H. All accounts should always be accompanied by a
certificate of officer or authorized agent OF the
State that the property has been Delivered that the
price charged according to agreement or contract,
and that the receiver will account for the same to the
State. Otherwise accounts cannot be paid
BY order of the Governor, ). u. MARLIN,
Oct % 2t Adjutant General
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03

AION y 4 AAIAN
Lenoir, Caldwell co., n C., Nov. 20, 81.


WHAT CAPTURED YANKEE sAYs.-Ths
I.ecsburg correspondent of the Memphis Appeal
c)rds the following reply made to him by
Yankee captured at the Leesburg battle, when
asked why he had enlisted: .w - Es.a
Il enlisted in July, said he, 'fand have been in-
cessantly drilling since, but often wished | was
out Of it. Trade being totally stopped, most Of US
had employment, aud to keep from starvation
was the main motive. We always heard you spo-r
ken Of handful Of rebels, without arms and
principle, who were ruling some districts by force,
aud papers continually reported that the great
CT the people loved the stars and stripes, as
much We, and only wanted US to come across
the river; when thousands would join US. To read
the Boston papers daily sent US, any one would
suppose that were badly whipping you in some
quarter other every day But always had .
suspicion. judging from the bodness and bearing
of you rebels, that such reports were fabrication.
We have been in the service six months, and have
received but twenty doars-the rest always be-,
ing promised" | entered the service to support
my wife and child, (said he, with filing eycs)
''bu; | have not been able to do SO from their in
human treatment" They all speak ia harsh terms
of their treatment from the authorities at Washing
ton, and seemed glad to have shirked the yoke OF
the Lincoln dynasty e@a tA.s'f
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03

render was made in time to save life, and in a
manner to secure the proper terms of capitulaton,
and those terms secured to us the treatment due
to prisoners of war, and to the Southern Con-
federacy the first, and as yet the only, claim to
recognition as belligerent power, upon the Fed
eral Government. Such was the loss of diplomacy
to them and gain to US, that for these assurances
Commodore Stringham was forced to resign his
position, and with him also seven of the naval
officers under his command
..--. .- JOSEPH D. BARNES,
Tz,lo
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03
THE LOYALTY of WATAUGA COUNTY
INDICATED. 81. 80

IN a recent number Of the Richmond Dispatch
in cOmmuni cation giving an account of the dis
turbance Ill east Tennessee, the number Of traitors
assembled at their several camps, &c, the writer
remarks that five hundred men were expected to
join them from Watauga county, N. c. That
statement conveys an imputation upon the people
II that county, uni ust and contrary to the facts
in the case that | ask to be permitted to correct
it through your columns
Waauga is small country lying along the
Blue Ridge, giving only about six hundred votes
and although adjoining East Tennessee, has three
full companies IN our army-a company OF caval-
ry under Capt. Folk, and two companies Of infan,
try under Captains Horton and -Farth;ng; and
will venture to say that portion of the South
ern people represented by braver, harder, or
more patriotic band Of men. They are all marks
men, accustomed to take fine sight upon their
object, and death is sure to follow the report Of
their rifles. large portion of them have left
their farms and young families in the care of the
old folks, and gone to distant and sick!y portions
Of the republic, determined to drive back the
Northern vandas, or perish in the attempt While
lately at the house Of Amos Green a citizen Of
Waauga, an honest and upright man, pure pa
triot, he told me that four of his FIVE sons were
in the army and his wife joining in said that if
necessary the last one should so, and the women
would do the work themselves, though they had
the families of a son-in-law to take care Of and
needed his hel very much, as the old man was -
afflicted with rheumatism as to be scarcely able
to get about. And such instances of selfsacrific..
ing coroton to the cause common in the coun
ty. ts.a uFrn
The imaginary line dividing Watauga from
East tennessee, is real line of division in sentig
ment between her people and the traitors of that
dlsatiected region Aud am happy to be able
to state from pers NAL knowledge, that they are as
heartily united in the cause of the South as any
people in the Conlederacy; and are determined to
meet and and drive back the Yankees and their
ajli"s, come they from East Tennessee or from any
other quarter -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03

Corrcspondrncc betsoGrn British Cotlau Hap0r-
tcrs and Lord ,J0hn RusseN-The last steamer
from Europe brings a series Of letters between
Henry w Hayman, on the part Of the cotton i'm
porting interest in England, and Lord John Rus
sell British Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs
Hayman informs Lord Russell, that in coujunc
ton with other merchants, he had in contemplation
the fitting out of a number ofshps for the purpose
Of trading with New Orleans and other southern
ports, and asks that the protection Of Her Ma
jesty's cruisers on the West India station may be
given to the ships intended for this expedition, or
else that the ships may be permitted and authoriz-
ed to defend themselves under certain restrictions
Russell replies that Her Majesty's Government
will not afford the slightest protection or coun-
tenancc to such enterprise. He says that the
"Unitod States and the so-c0i2cd "Confederate
States" are engaged in civil war, and Her Ma
jestys Government has recognized that state of
things, and has taken position of neutrality
between the contcnding parties. Under these cir
cumstances any British ship, being neutral which
knowingly attempts to break an effective block
ade, is liable to capture aud condemnation; and if
such ship defends herself by force against IA
tiona vessel enforcing such blockade such defence
under the law of nations, exposes the ship and
cargo to condemnation prize, and the persons
who commit the act to severe treatment according
to the laws Of war.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03
OUARTERMASTER'S OFFICE, I
October Sd, 1861.

Any person or persons who may be desirous OF
taking contracts for making Clothes for the Army of
North Carolina, can obtain terms &c, application
at this office Goods will be issued to any responsible
parties in quantities sufficient clOthe single Com
panies-which be made up in their own neighbor-
hoods and the money viii be paid to the parties
ceiving the Goods on the of the manufactured
articles Parties may furnish the Cloth, which will be
paid for by the State. j. DENERECA A u NJ.
October 6, 1861
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03
HEADQUARTERS NORTH CARAINA TRooPs.

Adiutant Generals Office, Raleigh, Oct. Is, 1861
General Order. No. 90
All comranies hereafter accepted by the Governor
will remain at home. without pay. until called upon
for active service when reasonable time Will be al
lowed them for reaching their appointed place OF rem
dezvous This order.is necessary on account of the
limited Quantity of clothing and camp equipPage now
hand and to enable the Governor to have these sup
plies ready for the use of the troops.
j. G. MARTIN,
n,,s, At Adjutant eeneral
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03
THE ARREST OF MESSRS MASON
AND SLIDELL aaf -s t4

The special Washington correspondent of the
Baltimore Sun says:
The arrest of the Confederate ENJOYS on board
a British packet will serve test of the dis
position of the British Government towards the
Federal Government in the present contest. They
can, if they please, make il pretext for quar-
rel if their policy render rupture desirable
The British journals show that the public mind
is deeply agtated by the distress which threatens,
If il has not actually invaded, the manufacturing
Districts and popular clamor for the restoration
Of the American cotton trade will probably arise
in the course of the Writer. A mere recognition
OF the Confederate States would neither arrest the
war nor raise the blockade nor derive supply of
cotton. England. therefore, must hazard war
for u cotton supply, unless she obtain it by q
more convenient and direct process. ra s.r3
1t is probable that she will resort first TO AMIGA
bic negotiations with the Federal Government,
and it is believed that assurances have already
been given, through our Minister, Mr. Adams,
that free access to the cotton ports should be given,
this winter, to British vessels. ~
The traditionary policy Of the United States
docs not permit the search of vessels except as a
bellgerent right, on the high seas and whether it
is safe to abandon maritime principles
for the sake Of temporary advantage, may be
doubtful. Hereafter our long-settled policy may
work in our favor. But if We adopt British pre-
cedents, the capture Of the Ministers would find
ample Justification.
In 1879, Henry Laurens, President of Congress,
WAS seut as Minister to Holland and, on his pas
sage, in Congress packet, (not neutral bottom,)
he was taken prisoner by British frisate, and
was confined in the tower Of London. His papers
showed the nature Of his mission and exhibited >
friendly disposition towards us the part of
Holland, and produced rupture between England
and that power. 1t is supposed that the papers OF
Mcssrs Slidcll and Mason may exhibit facts show
ing that their mission was not unexpected, and
would be received with favor. If that prove to be
50, preparations for the defence Of New York aud
other Atlantic cities may not be premature. 81 a
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03
Situation Wanted.

person who is thoroughly acquainted with the
Milling business and who has had entire charge of
large establishment in Virginia for Is years, desires
situation in this part of North Carolina He has had
large experience in farming and the management OF
hands He bring the best OF recommendations.
For further information nqnirG at this Office and
state what sala-- -: pc given.
August Is 1851 3
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03

ERNOR OF THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Raleigh, Oct. Sd, 1861. !
In pursuance of the power given me by the 18th
section of the Constitution and by and with the ad
vice of the Council of State do hereby prohibit the
expectation beyond the limits of this State, of all
bacon pork beef leather mems shoes, woolcn goods,
leans indseys and blank through the orders
of the proper officers of the Confederate Government,
or of the State Government.
The order of the 18th ult. is hereby revoked. The
Adiutant General is directed to employ all necessary
means to carry into full effect this order.
Done the city of Raleigh, this 3rd day of October,
4. d., 1861. HENRY l. CLAkh
Oct 3 At Governor Ex-olicio
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03
DIR. r. Il. ANDREWS.

CHARLOTTE. n c.,
Would inform the public generally and the citizens of
Necklenburg particularly. that he has resumed the
Practice of DENTISTRY and may he found at his old
stand. He is prepared to set Artificial Teeth Gold
Silver, Vucante, the CheoplaStic process. as
patients may desire. and fill Teeth with Gold, Tin.
Amalgam OS Artificial.
lie is also prepared perform any operation belong
Ing to Dentistry and need that he will be pleas
ed to wait upon any of his old friends friends
!oR may take that for granted.
February D 1861
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03

MARRYING WITNEss.-A shrewd fellow in
New Orleans was sued for debt not long since,
the only witness against him being very pretty
young lady. In order to prevent her from testify
ing against him he married her, and thus, when
the case came to trial. the plaintiff was defeated,
because the lady could net be called upon to testify
against her husband $685. -. RI.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03

A YANKEE JUDGE.-It is rather amusing
illustration Of the working ofthe elective judiciary
that Colonel MeCunn, who was dismissed from the
army in consequence of bad conduct, should have
returned to New York and quietly resumed his
place on the bench. This man, who was warned
by Mcclellan not to show his face within the lines
at Washington, is now dispensing justice in the
largest city of America.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03

LEX TALIoNIs.-In retaliation for the cruetes thus
far practiced upon our privateersmcn, the Yankee
prisoners confined in this city have been placed i'll
separate cells Col Corcoran (who is the hostage for
Smith one OF our pri7ateersmen already convicted of
piracy in Philadelphia has been committed to the
condemned cell.-Charleston Nercury
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03
CIR Wrgtrrn IrmotrQt.
CHARLOTTE. &C

RF3S Hereafter intend charge advertising rates
for all obituaries of over lines in length tributes of
respect, and for announcing candidates for ofce-to
be paid in advance
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03
- CARO-.

take pleasure in informing my friends and patrons
of this town and neghbOrhood that have returned to
Charlotte and resumed my former business
In consideration of the existing pressure of the times
| shall limit my terms of tuition lin town. on the
Piano $40 for the full Session of 40 weeks or
for the half Session of 20 weeks.
have a fine stock of sheet music hand and will
attend punctuay all orders in that line also
Tuning Repairing and Sale of Pianos.
Address orders through the post-ofice.
CHARLES o. PAPE.
Wanted to purchase. a secondhand Piano
Oct 8 1861
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03
Blacksmith's Tools.

Such Bellows, Anvils Vices, hand and slide Ham
mers Buttresses Farriers Knives Screwplates Stocks
and dies Blacksniths Pincers and TOngs RasEers and
Files of every kind, Cut horseshoe and clinch Nails,
Borax Iron of all sizes both of northern and country
manufacture; cast, plow blister and spring Steel &c,
for sale very cheap at
TAYLOR'S, opposite the Mansion House
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03

With plenty of corn bread, and peas, and
nolasses, negroes will grow fat, aud do good "a
work, and he contented with one ration Of meat
per week. ~sHsas1
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03
Charlotte Il =. &. Railroad.

On and after the First day of October, THROUGH
EXPRESS FREIGHT TRAINS Will Daily between
Charlotte and Charleston without trausshpmcnt, thus
enabling rcights to reach Charlotte days less
from New York, and in day from Charleston, and
rcrsd
Also, TuROCGH TICKETS will he sold from Char
!otte Charleston Il SS 30, aud to New York, via
Charleston Steamers, $40, and rice The mer
chants and public invited to try this cheap and
expeditions route for frcights and passengers.
\. ii MARTIN,
Oct ,, 1860. If Gcnl Fl. and Ticket Agent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-12-03

IL Z ID ES. .
NOTICE.

NUR CREDIT CUSTOMERS
" BY DISREGARDING OUR APPEALS,
hare forced as to ADOPT the CASH SYSTEM
hereafter viii be strictly Cash delivery
FISHER BURROUGHS.
Aug 6, 1851 If