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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11

na~ Maj. NJ. S. Stokes, of Wilkes, who was
elected Colonel of the 4th Regiment of n c. Vol
unteers, declined that position, and has accepted
the Coonelcy of the 1st Regiment of State troops.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11

THE CONvENTloN.-In addition to the proceed
ings published on the 2nd page, We learn that the
Convention has resolved to elect ten members to
the Southern Congress-two from the State at
large and one from each Congressional District.
The election will take place this week.
The permanent Constitution Of the Confederate
States adopted by unanimous vote. The
deuagoguical movement of Mr. Dick, to have it
submitted to vote OF the people, was voted down
BY large majority
The Convention will remain in session two or
three weeks longer, probably.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11
j. w. DEBRIS
BLA ST Flu RN ACE,

Is now in operation producing quality Of SOFT PIG
IRON superior any heretofore made. Cooking
Machinery &C. are also this Furnance.
Persons wishing anything in my line, solicited %
give q trial. Prices moderate. Address,
J. W. DERR,
Spring Hill Forgs.
Lincoln County, June 4, 1861. 5t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11

nSr The Vigilance Committee of Asheville, N.
c., have notified the Postmaster at that place not
to deliver any more copies of the Knoxville Wing
from the Post Office, but to return them to the
publisher. The Wing is rightfully considered an
incendiary publication. Wenev could see what
any decent man wanted with Brownlows dirty
sheet at any time.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11

BANK CONVENTION The following resolution
was passed by the late Convention of the Southern
Banks at Atlanta, Ga:
Resolved That this Convention do recommend to all
the Banks in the Southern Confederacy to receive, In
payment of all dues to Them the Treasury Notes to De
issued under the Act of Congress OF May TO- oIl ana
to receive the same ON dcposi,e, and pay them out
again TO customers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11

The Fayetteville Observer publishes the follow
ing extract of letter dated 1st June from mem
Der of the lst N. G. Regiment:
ave had a tough days work yesterday. We were
expecting orders to march from O'Clock A. NJ, and
under from to g. when started to attack and
whip out $500 U. S. troops occupying Newport News
on the Bay about "a miles off. We marched miles
over hot rough and almost intolerably dusty road,
when were overaken by a messenger with an order
to return which did, having done I0 mi es in about
three hours including rest. We understand that we
ordered back because of intelligence that the
enemy, probably receiving information of the move
ment had landed 1000 troops, supported by
four or FIVE ships of war; and this force conclud-
ed TO be rather too much for our regiment and one
from Louisiana.
To-day We have more tough work. Drill at Il
O'clock breakfast; work at digging bitches and throw
ing up Notifications till dinner And at o'clock we
shall either drill ditch again think by the time
get back will do to hire out TO a railroad"
GOING TO THE WAR.-About two thousand
troops from South Carolina and Georgia passed
through this place last week for the seat of war
mostly from South Carolina. They were hardy
looking set of men and will play havoc with the
Lincolnites soon as opportunity offers. Many
of them have been in the service at Charleston and
Fort Pickens. Several thousand have passed into
Virginia by way of Wilmington; and others are
preparing to start
About 900 of Col jenkins S. c. Regiment had
to remain here during Thursday and Friday for
the want of railroad facilities. They were provid-
ed with provisions by toe citizens of Charlotte for
which they returned many thanks. The soldiers
all behaved we'll, and there was not the least dis
order during their stay: The military pardde of
such large number was quite treat to our clti-
zenS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11

OUR COUNTRY INVADED.
Soldiers Wanted.
HNTE want hundred active, able bodied men 70
w form Artillery Company, TO serve during the
war. Fifteen Dollars bounty money will be paid 70
each a mustered into service. Each sol-
will be furnished with suitable Uniform and 70.
tons, besides Army pay. Apply Immediately TO
7. H. BREM, Captain,
Charlotte, May 29, 1851. or s. j. LOWRIE, Lieut..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11

PATRIoTIC.-An officer who was In the service
Of the late United States but now in the southern
service, publishes card 20 his brother officers
In the Confederate States, proposing that they all
agree to reduction Of their salaries and thus as
sist the Government in prosecuting the war against
our enemies. This is in striking contrast with
those who are for creating more salared offices and
for attaching the highest salary possible to them.
There are other ways In which the Confederate
and State Governments might be assisted, viz ::
Members of the Legislatures, of Conventions, and
of Congress might pay their own mileage, furnish
their own stationery, &C., and thus save eonsid-
cradle item to the public Treasury. Besides, they
ought to sit in session longer each day-say fro IN
3 to o'clock, and from to 6-during the inter-
missions the committees might consult. There is
no man who properly attends to his private bust
ness but what works that long each day, and our
public officers might we'll afford to work as hard
for their country, especially in time Of war Too
much valuable time is wasted in useless discus
sions; and such will continue to be the case, we
fear, until the people choose plain, practical, bust
ness to conduct their public affairs. Integrity,
industry, faithfulness, and good common sense
should be the standard qualifications of our public
ofhcers-the less they know about the dead Ian
guages the easier their acts will be understood
Let US dispense with the bombastic and resort to
common sense for while.
WHERE WAS Ir?-Nr Robert Ramsay, living Ave miles
west of Mt Mourne Iredell county, reports that on
Sunday morning, the 26th May, between and 10
o'clock, he heard repeated discharges of in
eastery direction which from his house, would be
towards Salisbury. Several other persons during the
past week whose residences in the part Of
this county, also report that they heard the firing
about the time, and supposed in this
There cannon fired here at that time, at
time within month past; it heard by any of
people far know. Mr. Ramsay says he
looked around for clouds, but none, and feels
certain it thunder and others who heard it
with his statement. Then where the firing?
Salisbury Watchzaan
The same noise was heard in this county, at the
time mentioned above. Especially along the
Catawba River was the sound distinct as of the
report of artillery, at regular intervals. Several
gentlemen who heard it, told us they thought We
were firing cannon in Charlotte. No clouds were
visible 1t is strange, but true.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11

Charlotte Market, JUNE 10, 1861.
Corrected ~rehly by oates & Williams.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-09-03
Earthquake.

Our citizens were startled yesterday morn
ing by heavy shock of an earthquake, which
commenced a few moments before five
O'Clock, accompanied by a rumbling noise.
and shaking the houses to degree that in
some places caused uncomfortable apprehen-
siOns The shock created quite consterna-
ton in the Camps in this vicinity, startling
the slumbering soldiers to their feet, and
causing some of them to give veat 10 their
establishment in language more emphatic
than elegant. A gentleman from Camp
Cummings, who was lying upon the ground.
and therefore had an excellent opportunity
Tor experiencing its effect, informs US that
there were three distinct oscillations. Opin-
ions vary as to the duration OF the shock,
some asserted that it lasted two minutes,
while others think it was not more than half
a minute, and others again state it to have
been about one minute. All agree, however,
that it was the severest shock of an earth
quake that has ever been felt here.-Kno1-
UiHe Reg. Sept L.
SHOCK OF AN EARTHQUAKE.-About daylight
this morning, perceplible shock of an earth
quake was felt in this city.-Augusta Chronicle
dug 81.
The shock of this Earthquake was also felt
at Louisville.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-09-03

FROM PENsAC0LA.-It is believed that there
is every reason to suppose that the enemy at
Fort Pickens is removing his valuables prior
to an evacuation of that place. The fort is of
net the slightest value to DIR. Lincoln. 1t is
full of sickness. 1t is held at an immense
cost of men, as well as ships to aid it, in case
of an assault. A. L. needs those men and the
artillery of the fort. They can do better ser
that the .. S. Government will be able to fill
up its ranks according to the grant of Con-
gress. There is not the least likelihood that
either the soldiers or the money will be raised
for the purpose. The men deputed for the
service of getting both are appealing helpless
ly, almost, to the prejudices of their people.
Nothing of any value has yet come OF it, and
nothing will. And it is thoroughly under
stood by A. IS managers that the occupa-
ton of Fort Pickens is only the expenditure
of means without the ightest probability of
their being of any use towards the subjuga-
ton of the South. The fort therefore. is to be
evacuated so that its men and its munitions
may be transferred to some place where they
are more needed.
1t is little surprising that this policy was
not adopted before; but the fort was garrison
ed under delusion which our victories in
Virginia have dispelled; and only the great
necessities of A. l.. will be the cause OF Its
abandonment.
II this is true-as we believe it is-it will be
a confession of weakness which will help to
relieve our people of fear of invasion the
coming autumn or winter. But the scamps
may take all that is valuable in the fort and
then blow il up.-AobiLs Hiuune, dug. 9Th.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-09-03

The REPUBLICAN BANsER--In the impress
sion of last Sunday 1t is announced that Ii.
K. WALKER. Esq, has SOLD his interest in the
Bonner to GEoRGE BABER, Esq. who fer some
months or more past has been associated in
the editorial management of the paper, and
who, by the change, becomes chief editor Mr..
WALKERS failing health is the cause of the
step he has taken. He has been an active,
energetic and able Editor, courteous and
manly in bis department towards bis brethren
of the quill, and we witness his abdication with
sincere regret. We trust that his connection
with the Banner has more than compensated
him, in every respect for bis labors, and that
he may long live to enjoy his well-earned re
putation. He has our best wishes for his fu-
ture prosperity and happiness in whatever
pursuit he may engage.
In Mr.. BABER the readers of the B1nner have
an accomplished successor to the late chief
Editor. He is abuudautly competent, and
will maintain the high character of the pa
Der.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-09-03

The BATTLE AT THE Cross LANEs.-The
intelligence which the telegraph brings us
from the enemy. concurs with the meagre IL
dings which have reached US through our own
channels in establishing the fact that Gen.
Floyd's Brigade has cut up Col. Tyler's com
mand, and taken or dispersed his whole force.
The meeting took place at the Gross Lanes,
which we learn is in the county of Nicholas,
on the west side of Gauley river, and on the
road from Gauley Bridge to Summersville,
the county seat of Nicholas, aud nearly equi-
distant from those points.
Most heartily do we congratulate the gal
liant men by whom this victory has been won,
and the citizens who will reap the immediate
advantage We trust il is bat the beginning
of a series of advances and successes, which
will either capture the invaders or drive
them across the Ohio.-Richmond Eng.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-09-03

~ One Inconvenience we experience
from the war is the high price of many ar
ticles which we have heretofore ranked
among the necessaries of life. The article of
coffee, for instance. has gone up inconvenient-
Iy high in price. This will be rather hard
upon us at first, but the blockade will be
broken up ere long, and this and other ar
ticles will then pour in upon US in unlimited
quantities. There is one article of prime ne
cessity, however, which remains in statu quo,
liz spite of all things. We refer to Insurance
against loss by fire, which may be secured in
the hest of Southern Companies OF W. j..
MARI, No. 25 College street. If.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-09-03
General Orders, No. 2.
DIVISION HEAD Quarters.

DIVISION HEAD Quarters.
Nashville, Aug. o. 1861.
From and after this date, no person what
ever will be permitted to leave Nashville or
any place in the adjoininy counties, north of
Cumberland River. for the purpose of going
out of the Confederate States, unless provid-
ed with passport, to be furnished by com :
mittee, appointed for the purpose, whose Of
fee is in the Court House, in Nashville.
No difficulty will be experienced in obtain
ing passports by those who should be permit
ted to go, and the committee are authorized
to grant Standing Passports to those citizens
residing in the neighboring counties, whose
business calls them frequently to and from
Nashville, which passports, once obtained,
will prevent the bearers from detention and
annoyance.
The Commanding General regrets the in
convenience it may occasion good citizens to
comply with this requirement, but the inter
ests of the service, if not the safety of the
State, demand stoppage of contraband traf-
fic, and indiscrimipate intercourse with our
enemies, and in view of its great Importance,
it is hoped and believed there are none so dis
loyal as to refuse a ready and cheerful COM
pliance with this order. By order of
r. G. FOSTER, Sd.
Brig. Gen1, Commanding.
JAS. B. CRAIGHEAD, A. A. Adj. GenI
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-09-03
PROCLAMATION.
Isham G. Harris, Governor :of the
state OF Tennessee.


To The Patriotic Mothers, Wees. and Daughters
of sand State.
WHEREAS, the approach of winter admon-
ishes us OF the necessity and importance of
prov iding warm and comfortable clothing,
blankets, &C., for our large and gallant army
of patriotic volunteers. who are nobly bat
Ting for the maintenance of our rights and
independence, and the defense of our affairs
and our homes; and state of war renders it
difficult, if not impossible, to draw cur usual
supply of winter clothing from other mar
kets, we must therefore rely upon our own
resources, which. it is confidently believed,
you have both the wifi and the power to de-
velop.
1, therefore, appeal to our patriotic women
of Tennessee to set about the work at once,
of manufacturing all the jeans, linseys, socks,
blankets, comforts, and all other articles
which will contribute to the relief, health
and comfort of the soldier in the field.
In connection herewith, beg leave also to
call your attention to the communication adj
dressed to me by the Assistant Surgeon Gen
eral of the Confederate States, hereto append
d.
cannot too earnestly urge upon you the
Importance of an early and generous response
to the call thus made upon you. Let an
agent be appointed in each county to receive
and forward all articles to such points, as the
necessities of our troops may require.
In witness whereof, have hereun-
4 To nv ha nd and caDSn6 the o. eat
L. seal of the State to be affixed, at the
~ Department in Nashville, on this
% day day of August A. D., 1861.
By the Governor:
IsHAM G. HARRIS.
]. E. R. RAY, Secretary of State.
SURGEON GENERALS OFFICE,
Richmond, Va, Aug. 10, 1861.
SIR: respectfully solicit your cO-opera-
ton in the good work which [ propose, for
the comfort and relief OF our sick and wound
ed soldiers in Virginia, and wherever after
wards they may be employed. l wish TO ap-
peal to the women of your State to aid me
in this undertaking. / feel that no stimu-
lus is necessary for the exercise of their pa
triotism. The Southern Congress has allow
ed to this Office a clerk, whose duty will be
to take charge of all articles; those articles
will be regularly issued and m 9dical officers
held responsible for the same.
The following articles will be acceptable,
viz: Hospital shirts, bed linen, blankets,
pocket handkerchiefs, bandages, rags, corn
starch. gelatine, rice -four, tapioca, brandy,
whisky, port wine, disinfecting agents.
Should box be sent, list of the articles
should be furnished.
Please mark the name of each article on
the package.
Mark the box-Army Medical Purueyor,
Richmond, pnyliia. S. P. MOORE,
Assistant Surgeon General, G. S. A.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-09-03

Or FOB VIRGTSIA Mr.. a. PATTERSON, of
this city, left OF the 3 z. d. train yesterday
en- route for the enGampment of the LIST regi-
ment of Tennessee Volunteers, Col. NANCY,
in Western Virgin = DE carries with him
winter clothing 70. ssenhers of Rock City
Guards Compass 3, sssuished by their pa
rents and friends he goods for each man
were securely v eQped with coarse cotton
cloth, and address a n plain letters, and then
packed in su5s.aE 81 bog -. which were ex-
pressed to StaHnfs 3 ar. PATTERSON intends
to see the boxes dlsigsred at their final des-
tination. The be.p VII welcome his arrival
there with carrie stue3 and sincerity. He
will have merited their respect and affection,
and they win nd be slow to award hiLa the
honor
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-09-03

TIE PUBLIC Scacsds-Opened yesterday
under the new regime. The attendance of
pupils was, we learn large Mr.. Superin-
tendent MEIes has : responsible and labori-
Gus task before him., bat We believe he has
the ability to discharge it 70 the satisfaction
of the public and the EdyanIage of the pu-
pills. In looking over Inc LIST of text books,
&C., we discover that the Board OF Education
adhere to the DuntCa eOpy-5ook, an expen-
siYe Yankee con Eriss sHee which should never
have been introdacsa into ne Schools. We
trust that they VII yet abo lsh it.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-09-03

within the range of our observation receiv-
ing such testimonials of esteem as Dr. s. A Weaver's
Canker and Salt Rheum Syrup together with the Can
ker Cure and Cerate which advertised in another
column They have rapidly found their way in almost
every part of the world, and far learn,
upon carefulnquiry in regard to their effects they give
entire satisfaction in every variety of humors and the
majority of chronic complaints. We have sympa-
thy with, any desire to promote quackery and
the originator OF these remedies with two of pro-
prietors are regularly educated physicians of high
standing we feel confidence in recommending them to
the public as medicines which can be relied upon.
augI-1m
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-09-03
a L etter from Mrs. Senator Gvgin--nOt
yet In Fort Lafayette.
TO THE EDITOR OF THE n. Y. HERALD.

To THE EDITOR OF THE n. Y. HERALD.
WEST POINT, ROSE House, Aug. q, '61.
l was startled, yesterday, by reading, as
an item of Intelligence in your paper, that
had been arrested in Washington City for al
legged cooperation with the Southern army.
have bad no aspirations, l assure you, for
either crown of martyrdom, or any snch
laurels as your correspondent would encircle
my brow with; but have been residing very
quietly, with my family, in the place from
which this letter is dated, for the last two
weeks, exclusively occupied with domestic
concerns May ask you to contradict, &c.
Yours, respectfully,
MARY E GWIN.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-09-03
New Orleans Market.

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. %, 1861.
C0TTON-There was no sales reported 10 tiay
Misunderstanding reported. We have heard of
some inquiry. Received to-day hhds
SUGAR-The sales comprise about $50 hhds. al pre-
vious rates. Fair to fully Fair 514@6.
MOLASSES-About 200 bbs. sold at 23(d24c. for re-
boiled and fermenting.
F1OUR-S0 bbls. superinesod at 300 at 81 So 100
at 81. IS and 800 choice extra at S. y Dbl.
CORN-S00 sacks sold at, 745 yellow at SIC. and
100 at 55c p bushel.
OATS-The sales comprise 700 sacks at roc p bush
ell.
BRAN-7O0 sacks sold at 81 35 q 100 lbs.
WHEAT-100 sacks sold at 81 p bushei
PORk-Mess is retailing at $50 q Dbl.
LARD-Prime in terces is retailing at 1917, and in
kegs at lSc. per tb.
BACON-Shoulders retailing at l5c. ribbed
sides II, and sugarcured hams at II d20c. per h.
WHISRY-Rectifed is retailing at 40c. per gallon.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-09-03
To COnsslnnptives.

The Advertiser, having been restored tn nealth In
few weeks by very simple remedy, after having suf
fered several years with a lung affection, and
that dread disease, COnsumption-s anxious TO make
known to his fellow sufferers the means of cure.
To all who desire it, he will send copy Of the pre-
scriptoR used ee OF charged with the directions for
preparing and using the same, which they will hnd
sure cure for CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRON
HITS, &C. The only Obje Of the advertiser in
sending the Prescription eneht the afflicted. and
spread Information which he conceives TO be nvalu-
able and he hopes every sufferer viii try is remedy
ss it will them nothing, and may produce blessin
Parties wishing the prescription will please addres
Rev EDWARD A. WILSON,
Williamsburg,
oot4-ly Kings County, New York.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-09-03
d JOHN f. GLEAvEs, CAN.
House and lOl----Spruee: Strsft.

puHSuANT 10 a decree rendered by the Chsncery
L Court al Nashville, 23d November 1880 10 ths
case oil John thompson VS.. A Lawrence and others /
VIII sell al public sale. the Court House in Nash
vile, on saturday, September 1851 the Real Estate
conveyed by A Lawrence P. Garrett as Trustee by
deed registered on pages ia and u.s. Book % Res.-
yer yer 5 once, ID q The same being Lot fronting 81
leet on west side OF Spruce Street and running hack
~estWardly that width 80 feet and 3 inches
Terms-6 II, Is and ~ months, CredII With intsr
est, and sale without redemption Purchaser 10 ere
cute notes with approved suretes and lien 70 be re-
lalned j. E. GLEAVES, C. an
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-09-03

@- 1t has been well said that the secret
of accommodating fortune consists not 80
much in making money as it does in saving
what we make. How foolish is it then, TO
render ourselves constantly liable to lose in
one hour all we have made by years of Ia
Dor, and that too simply by neglecting TO
call at the Office of W. ]. MARI, No. 25 Col
lege street, and secure Insurance in some re-
liable Southern company, which he furnishes
on me most iiDerai terms angll-tf.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-09-03
No Passports TO Seeded states.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 81. 1861.
The State Department will not issue pass
e. to any body to pass from loyal to rebel
States. Since the passage through was stop
ped, the demand for passes has been very
large. Most of the applicants are women
who have been living at the North.
Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-09-03

RAGS, RAGS, RAGs.--Save your rags. peo
pie of the South, your cotton and linen rags
They are much in demand for the manufac-
ture of paper, and are as valuable as any of
the products of the soil or mandatory A
market can always be found at the paper-mill
here for them. They are money to you
therefore save them. They are better than
moaey to the public-therefore be sure and
save them all.