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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-05
NOTICE..

The Wardens of the Poor for Mecklenburg County
will at the Poor House at O'Clock Saturday
the 9Th nst to elect Steward and Physician for the
ensuing year. Is. G. WALLIS Chm.
Nov. s. 1861. 2t-pd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-05

If all those indebted to US either by Note Account
will close the by cash between and the LIST of
January, 1862 will discount per cent off, and 30
much obliged to them for the balance
J. G. WILKINSON & CO.
NoYember s 1851 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-05

The "GAsToN BLUEs."-The 4th volunteer company
from Castor county passed through this place Tues
day last, numbering 85 The officers W. R,
Rankin Captain; e. W. Hanks, lst Lieut.; W G..
Morris, I'd Lieut. H. C. Fite, Sd Lieut. On Monday at
Brevards station, the company presented with a
handsome Flag behalf of the ladies of CASTOR.
Sheriff Lusk presented the Flag, and it received
for the company by Dr.. VIM. Sloan, who made few
appropriate remarks on the occasion.
Capt Redwine's company from Union county, passed
through here Raleigh last week.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-05

SOLICIToR.-Jas. E Kerr, Esq, of Salisbury has been
appointed Solicitor for this Judicial Circut in place of
Vim. Lander, Esq, resigned. Judge Saunders made
the appointment, and it is good one no doubt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-05

Asbury Dickens, for many years Secretary of the o.
S. Senate, died in Washington the 23rd ult, aged
80 years
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-05

SYNoD-The Synod Of this State met in the
Presby terian Church in this city Wednesday
evening last. Annual sermon by Rev. Mr. Laferty
After service the Moderator of the past year, Mr.
Lafferty, called Synod to ORDER and the body pro-
ceeded to the election of officers. Rev Mr. Hines
was chosen Moderator. The number of deeg ates
in attendance is good, but not so large as usual
RQle7oh Standard
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-05


SALT.-In consequence of the scarcity of SALT and
the high price which it is held by those who have
IT, We would suggest the farmers in the surrounding
country the proprety aud may say the necessity of
procuring their supplies from Abingdon, Va Compa-
MES might be formed in different neighborhoods for the
purpose of procuring sufficient quantity of salt from
the works at Abingdon by wagons. Our friends in Lin
coin, Castor, cleveland and Catawba might in this
way furnish the people of those counties with salt
less than six nine dollars per sack. 1t can be pro-
cured at the place mentioned about $3.50 Sl.75
per sack, AID certainly it will cost 81 to bring it
home
Several wagons went from this county last week to
virginia for the purpose of getting salt
hessrs Koopmann Phelps, merchants of this town,
inform that they have determined to sell all they
have at s. per bushel, but they will let any
hsve than bushe at time. In this way they
desire to accommodate many possible as long as
their stock lasts. This is showing the right spirit.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-05
Khat Lincoln's Blockade as r

What Linc0ln's Blockade as acorth.--We
understand that the War Department has fur
nished to one of the foreign Consuls in this
city, an official list of the vessels of various ton
mage, and of every description, foreign and coast
wise, that have run the blockade since the date
of the proclamation declaring it; and that the
number exceeds fUe hundred.
AS refreshing instance of the inehiciency of
the lincoln blockade, and the contempt into
which it has fallen, Northern man some weeks
ago applied to the President, with the state
ment that he was the owner of fast sailer, with
two brothers in the North owning two other
vessels the three having been engaged in the
slave trade and avoiding capture for number of
years and that he authorized to offer all three
to the Confederate service as privateersnlen
taking the chances of their pa tting to from a
Northern port. The letters Of marque were at
once granted.-Richmond Examiner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-05

FAST DAY.-President Davis has designated Friday,
the 18th ins day of fasting and Prayer through
out the Confederacy. The following is the Presidents
Proclamation:
Il Proclamation .-WHEREAs, it has pleased Almighty
God, the Sovereign Disposec of events protect and
defend the Confederate States hitherto, in their con-
fiict with their enemies and to be them shield
And whereas, with grateful thanks we recognize
His hand, and acknowledge that u.s. but unto
Him belongeth the victory and in humble dependence
upon His Almighty strength, and trusting in the just
ness of our cause, appeal to Him that He may set
at naught the efforts of enemies, put them to
confusion and shame:
Now, therefore, l. JEFFERSON DAVIS, President
of the Confederate States, in view of he impending
conflict do hereby set apart FRIDAY the 18th day
November as a day of fasting, humiliation and prayer;
and do hereby invite the Reverend Clergy, and the
people of these Confederate States to repair on that
day to their usual places of public worship and
plore the blessing of Almighty God upon arms,
that lie may give US victory enemies pre-
serve our homes and affairs from pollution, and secure
to US the restoration of peace and prosperity.
Given under my hand and seal of the Confederate
States, at Richmond this thirty day of October.
in the year of our Lord Thousand eight hundred
and sxty-one. JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-05

COLUMBIA, Nov. 3.-Cotton, 1873 bales were sold
the past week at 81 to 81 extremes Flour So 81 to
So Is per sack Corn Is to so cents Peas IS; NJ G.
Hay 81 so to So per hundred, Fodder 81 Is.
NEW YORK, Oct. 2s.-Cotton frm-midding up
lands 2l3.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-05

TIE RAHRoADs-Can anybody tell what are the
times of departure and arrival of the North Carolina
Railroad and the Charlotte aud Columbia Road To
obige family desiring travel them we yester-
day hunted through exchanges Raleigh papers
ASalisbury paper, Charlotte papers, and Con-
cord paper al, printed along the roads, but found
not word them Have the roads stopped? is
only that they can't afford advertise in their local
papers2-Fay Observer.
We can give the arrival and departure of the trains
" This point, which learn from Postmaster Ross.
Ne entirely ignorant of the arrivals and depar
other points between Columbia and Go.dsboro never
having seen it advertised in any paper.
The Mail or Express Train the N. c. Road arrives
here at A NJ, and leaves at 7:2C P NJ. The Accom-
notation Freight train arrives 655 P. NJ, and
Raves at A NJ. Immediately acter the arrival of the
mall train from GodsbOro.
On the Char. & S. &. Road, the mail train arrives
mere at $50 P. NJ and leaves at $40 A. NJ (Only one
"-ln day, belisve)
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-05

THg ELECTION for members of Congress and for Pres
;4.,t and Vice-Presdent of the Confederate States
takes place tomorrow the 9th inst. In this section of
the State there appears to be no feeling about the mat
ter Everybody is for Davis and Stephens.
For Congress in this District, Mr. Lander has OPP
75,i,ion aud matter of course, his will not
BE- 50 large it would have been had he opposition.
Blu. we are grsfed to see that there is conten-
ion among the people of this section.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-05

MILITARY ABsENTEEs.-W are informed that
General Beauregard has issued general order to
the Colonies commanding the different regiments
of the army Of the Potomac, directing them to
furnish the sheriffs Of the towns and counties
from which their respective companies come, with
list of absentees from their commands, and re-
curing the sherifs forthwith to arrest and return
to their camps all such persons who may be fit for
duty-Rich DIS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-05
Charlotte Market, Nov. 4, 1861

About bales of Cotton sold the past week at
II to cents. 1t is in demand present for Factories.
Flour sold last week at So so and So 10 per sack.
The market is poorly supplied. .~
Wheat is and in demand at 95 cts TO 81 for
Red, and 81 o5 for White. But little offering.
Corn, new, so cents per bushel. Peas IS; oats3
Bacon 81 cents, and very scarce Of course.
All the above mentioned articles in demand, 40
the market has been barely supplied for weeks
past.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-05
THE NEWS.

c-s IS nothing important or startling to report this
>, The Lincoln feet has sailed, but where it will
=. Al attack. one knows.
r think it likely there will be serious difficulty be-
., the New England or Yankee States and the
r,srD States about Gen. Fremont 1t is stated that
,.,,op has deposed Fremont, deprived him of his
,,7d and that Fremont and his friends intend re-
.,- the authority of the Lincoln government in the
Tss, We hope it is true.
o,e of the latest acts of the despotism at Washing
.,- !. the arrest of Judge Merrick, U. S. Circuit
r5e because he issued habeas corpus writ in favor
"a how who was held soldier in the Lincoln army.
Associates of Judge Merrck, when the arrest was
- known TO them, expressed indignation at it, but
rss,Dgose the matter will be dropped as Lincoln and
he ocers are ruling everything with tyrants hand.
Their. IS no such thing as liberty or justice where the
[ .co.uI;eS reign.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-05

TEE FIRST RBG1MENr.-A letter from member of
:ss lst Regiment N. C. Volunteers dated Yorktown,
OF: 25sh says it is expected that the Regiment will
sa7e for home about the 9Th of November. For the
past weeks the Regiment has been kept marching
shout the Peninsula until the nearly broke
down. Gen Magruder appears anxious to make their
as; days exciting possible. We make the follow
i2g extracts from the letter mentioned:
Last night the list n C. Reg. Vol. fell back from
Bethel to this place, and occupy its old camp
ground. but expect to leave in few hours. The
reas0n Of falling back that several steam
Of the enemy made their appearance in York river
All attack Upun Yorktown seemed inevitable; but
thinking discretion the better part of vaor they wisely
withdrew. y hghl is imminent in the weeks
an they Will give regiment another show
.cg before time is out.
Il be pretty we'll ascerained fact that
We leave here for home the 9th proXimO; which may
may not be the case: but doubt not speak the
sentiments of at least majority Of the regiment when
say We desire before leaving to participate IN the
Sat 5Gtis Of Yorktown when it does tranSpire for it
Viii doubtless form the brilliant pyramid Of deeds
Of Tor and noble daring that has been raised in this
any other country within the last centuries.
We nave certainly made the tour OF the Peninsula
W.;hin the last mouths marching from Yorktown
to snip Point, from Ship Point Camp Fayetteville
thence to Camp Rains, thence to Bethel thence to
Yorktown.
We expect to march back 10 Bethel this afternoon
For my part havn't eaten piece OF large
as my thumb in forty-cight hours; but still
generally well fed upon beef and mess pork; the
reason of this fasting because have been
.Fampiug. We have march hard ship-biscuit, with
Which, il mau was shinged, he would DE impervous
% water.
A few nights ago slept in the corner of fence
while cold north easter spending its fury, and
aToke IN the night 10 find my right in puddle
Of water and my left foot in a mud -hOlel But our
cause is most righteous one, and when one knows he
u rIgtt he can do and suffer almost suPerhumAnly."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-05

gag~ The Legislature of Tennessee has passed
resolution declaring the action of such persons
who and have been speculating the
stiles of the people, unpatrlotic selfish and con-
temptible and recommending the producing class
of Tennessee to give 40 encouragement to such
spectators, sell them nothing, and avoid them as
they would leper or Judas Iscsriot The au-
thorities may be compelled to adopt more severe
measures before the evil is checked
DIRECT TRADE.-We observe 10 the Savannah
papers that g. B. Lamar advertsas for subscr p
tions to a line Of steamers to run to Europe.
York CoURT.-The case of leading interest was
that of the State us. Peter Moser, indicted for
the murder of j. W. Leech: The case most
critical one for the prisoner, as the evidence bore
heavily against him. but he was most able and
successfully defended by Messrs. w. B. Wilson
and j. B. Smith, and the Jury returned verdict
equity of mansaughter" He was sentenced to
Is months IMPRISONMENT and 81 900 fine The
Grand Jury returned true bill against Wren
and White for killing Blalock, but the case was
continued. The Defendants had been admitted to
bail.-Yo'k0ille Enquirer
Feeling in England.-In noticing the latest
advices from Europe, the Cincinnati Enquirer
says that the tone of the English press is more
than usually bitter against the North. The Lon
don Morning Post--Palmerston's organ--says ::
Secession is now an accomplished faet." ga
reign of terror has been inaugurated in the North
''In fact more outrages have been perpetrated
upon individual liberty in the Northern States
than even King Bomba attempted to commit in
Naples" And the London Economist remarks
10. reference to the Northern States, that elderly
is far more likely to be promoted by their defeat
than their victory" 1.-THE le&dng public journals
of England any index to the feeling of the
Government and people there, the Confsderates
have all their sympathy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-05

LYNcHBURG, Oct 31.-A collision took place at
Knoxville between party Of Union men and some
Of the soldiers of the 18th Alabama regiment.
Two of the soldiers were badly hurt and one of
them is in dying state. The Union men escaped.
Hsg- The last number of Brownlow's Wing con-
tains the announcement that its publication will
cease from that date. The Parson holds out the
idea that the Confederate authorities will not al
low him to go on, but the Knoxville Register de-
clares that the change in public opinion in East
Tennessee has been such as to cost the Parson
most Of his subscribers and render the publication
Improbable
NORFOLK, Oct. 31.-The following is the vote
of the I'd N C. Regiment for member Of Congress-:
Arlington l45; Venabls 70; Turner 8.
SAVANNAH, Oct 31.-Capt S. j. Short, of
the British Navy, who resigned his commission
has arrived in this city and will tender his services
to President Davis.
Several South Carolinians have lately arrived
from Europe They report the feeling in England
and France to be warmingu in favor of the South
Defeat of the confsderates.
Lynchburg, Oct 31st-A letter from a mem
Der OF Co.. McDonald's cavalry has been received,
giving an account of the defeat of the Confed-
crates at Romney, Va.
Our forces were attacked in two directions by
overwhelming force of Federals, and after
fight Of two hours were forced to make precipi-
tate retreat, leaving behind baggage of every
description, commissary aad quartermasters stores
and papers, and three pieces of cannon.
Our whole force was between 500 and 600.-
$50 were cavalry and the balance militia.
The enemy had 5000 men, and their cavalry
equalled our whole force. 1t impossible for
to get reinforcemcnts from any point, as our
men everywhere were fighting more than ten times
their number. 1t is impossible to arrive at our
loss, but many are missing, and it is believed
considerable portion were killed, wounded, and
taken prisoners
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-05

THE DESTINATION FEDERAL FLEEr.-The
Norfolk Day Book of the lst inst learns from the
turned North Carolnians, who have been released by
the Federal government from Imprisonment, and who
had been detained for couple of weeks at the Rip
Raps, that they heard the matter discussed pretty
freely TO the destination of the federal feet which
recently sailed that it is be divided and portion
sent to Beaufort and Wilmington, portion Mobile,
aud another to Charleston, and if they with such
success they anticipate at these points, they will
continue their operations at other points the South
coast and after it gets little colder they intend
to pay Norfolk visit"
Of the above information is given by the pas
sengers they heard it, but it is not supposabe that
it be considered being in Gay way official We
give it for what it may be worth
The Day Book learns from gentleman from Curr-
tuck Beach that thryseveu of the fleet observed
to pass that place Wednesday,
Nothing has been heard of the feet since it passed
Currtuck.- Wilmington Journal Of Saturday.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-05

CoTToN.-The Louisville Journal says there is
scarcely steamer reaching New York now with
out bringing cotton from England on account of
Eastern manufacturers. The New York World
states that the Ednburg and other vessels brought
about 800 bales last week, some of which was
Surat, to be used for special manufacturing pur-
poses as experiment, but the bulk was Ameri-
cotton This unusual movement is due, Of
course to difference in price between the Liver
pool and New York markets. Middling uplands,
the great staple of the South, have been selling in
Liverpool for some time past at four cents per
pound less than in New York, the price being re-
spectlvely seventeen and twenty-one cents Since
then both markets have gone up cent, but the
relative proportion, which leaves a good margin
even for shipment by steamer, remains the same.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-05

STATE BIBLE CoNvENTIoN-Th body met
in Salisbury Wednesday last, the counties Of
CASTOR, Guilford, Person, Cumberland, Davidson
Alamance, Cabarrus, Iredcll, Mecklenburg, Row
an and Lincoln being represented. The following
officers elected:
President-Rev. N. II. D. Wilson.
Vice Presidents-Dr. L. n. Hutshison, DR. A
j. Fox L. Blackmer, Esq, Rev. j. G. Chambers,
II. T. Ramsour, Rev. W. H. Hammer.
Secretary-J.D. Campbell, Rev. L. 4. Biekle,
Rev. j. ". Lewis.
Treasurer-D. A Davis ESQ.
Resolutions adopted in favor of a Bible
Society in the Confederate States for printing the
Scriptures without note or comment, giving the
President power to appoint rs Delegates to the
General Convention at Augusta, Geo, on the Sd
Wednesday in March 1862, recommending Bible
Societies in every county, and collections in aid of
the cause, &c. &c. The next State Convention is
to meet at Greensborough on the Sd Wednesday
in July lS62.-FayetteU1Hc Observer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-05

PRIsoNrRs.-On Saturday morning, $50 Lincoln
prisoners passed through this place their way to
Columbia, S. c., where they to be confined Our
army has captured many of the enemy that it is
getting be serious question what do with them
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-05
WAR NEWS.

RICHMOND, Nov. lit was rumored at Manassas this
morning that the Federals had returned to MunsoRs
Hill All quiet at Manassas, and no prospect of
an engagement although matters may change in a
few hours Nothing of interest from the other camps
LYSoHBURG, Oct 3l.-one of Floyd's staff, directly
from his camp, says that on Monday, the 2lst por-
ton of Foyds command attacked the Federals at the
ford Cotton Hill repulsing them with loss of %
killed and many wounded. The loss side was
envy in sound of each others drums, and there is
sharp skirmishing every day Gen Floyd is well post
ed and Cotton Hill, but having to guard five
important ferries, his force is too much divided to
make an effective attack upon the enemy. The rumor
that important battle fought recently between
Floyd and Rosencranz, is believed to be upfounded
NORTHERN ITEMS.
FORTRESS MONROE Oct 2s.-The feet sails to-mor-
row. One hundred thousand rations have been dis
trbuted to the feet, and sealed orders given to the
Captains. Several transports of men and horses are
board. Various transports suffered greatly during
the gale which prevailed during the past few days
Simon Cameron, in a letter to the commander ofthe
expedition, gives authority to employ negroes, but
all loyal masters that Congress will provide just
compensation for the loss OF the services slaves
WAsHINsroE, Oct. 29.-Gen Bakers body is to be
embamed and will be exhibited in state in Philadelphia
previous to its removal to California.
The New York Tribune says of its correspondents
on board the naval expedition writes from Hampton
Roads that the Private Secretary to Commodore Dupont
has absconded, carrying off maps, charts and the
sealed orders of the expedition.
There is considerable pressure Mcclellan, urging
him to give battle Bull Run possible.
Much speculation is INDUCED in about the effect OF
the removal of Fremont. Many believe he will be
declared military dictator by the West.
IMPORTANT FROM KENTUCKY
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-05

H. F. TEsCHEMAKER,
Mayor of San Francisco"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-05

RussELLvILLE, KY, Oct 3l-The Southern Convention
adjourned to-day. Resolutions were adopted to pro-
claim resistance to the Federal and State Governments
They appointed Messrs Mckee, Breckenridge, Marshall
Duncan, Preston, Bruce, Ewing Hodge, Thompson and
johnson to carry out the resolutions. strong Pro-
visional Government will be created on the 18th of
November.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-05

LARGE PorAToEs,-Mr A. X SaviH, of this county,
gave potatoes last week that beats any
thing Of the kind for size They
Cd about 50 inches in length.
Mrs. J. F. Pegrsnl. of Dallas, also gave mammoth
potato-we forgot to measure weigh it--but it
unusually large.
The edit of the Yorkville Enquirer SAYS he has re-
eeived one Al! inches long and 81 il circumference
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-13
WHITFIELD, BRADLEY & co.,
Machinists, Iron and Brass Founders,
rTApHcuTTTE TEMNEccrr

ar
desredpa
n Wrught ests .s z a a.
ThShgs Reaprsd and
Wei for acksnihs
Anvarete Casting
Scaldrs Boxes &c, &c
kind of Meid Nantes Cincinnati freight added
cmenB scan be seen g w p m
June3,'
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-13
The Premium Trotting Stallion
YnuNG BLACK HAWK
March 22d, lsGl-tf.

Win make the Spring season OF 1861, at Clark
vile, and at my home-place ~ Stewart County.
For particulars see hand Bills.
GEO. STACKER.
Feb. 10, ls6l-4m.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-13
Late Gardening.

We are prepared to furnish Garden Seed to those
who have not yet commenced Peas aud Corn by
the gallon, quart aud pint--cheap for cash.
THOMAS & BRO.
March 22d, lsGl-tf
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-13
FRESH DRUGS
1S61'"..,..',"MARCH ',....,.".1961
Fancy Goods,

Such as Perfumery of the choicest kinds Soaps
Toilet, Shaving and Erasive; Marbles large vari-
ETY. Balls, Gum Rings, Gum Bands.
THOMAS BRO.
Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1861-09-13
A Desirable Residence for Sale.

/ offer the House and Lot where | now reside ioI
sale a short distance above the College, about hun
dred yards from College street. adjoining d. A.
Lnckets residence; with about so fruit trees in the
font part of the lot and fine garden back. The
Dwelling, with double shed stable and smoke
house is entirely new,
sANL. SIMPSON.
Ia A 'taai ~