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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06

WHY ?-While B,igadiers plenty hops from
other States we find but North Carolinian, Gen.
Holmes holding that rank in the Confederate service.
There will be full twenty regiments of North Car
DINA troops in the field in Virginia. and yet apparently
without that recognition layishly bestowed upon
others.
We Informed that even in the case of Col. Hill
of the First n Regiment the Confederate government
has failed confirm the action of the North Carolina
authorities although in truth Mr. Hill was the hero of
the first really important and decidedly glorious contest
of the war.
OF course all know that Col Hill is given to many
words much preaching and bathering foolish sneers at
newspapers, whose columns his verbose reports
would monopolize, but Col Hill apart the courtesy Ct
confirming him is due to the State.-HI. Journal.
There may be some for the complaint contained
in the first paragraph of the above but that in the
second paragraph is a mistake We think, for we wera
informed some time ago. that President Davis had
missioned Col. Hill Brigadier-Ge General. But our
friend of the Journal is certainly very much mistaken
in his impressions conveyed in the last paragraph
Col. Hill has been of the most unassuming, unos-
tentatous knew considering the reputation
he has for military skill and bravery. This is subject
of remark among all who know him about here where he
has lived for years lie is not liable to the charge
of being given many words, much preaching and
blatherng, foolish at newspapers" Like all
other sensible men, suppose, he don't admire con-
tinua stream of newspaper pufs. But we can assure
the journal that it has entirely Inexperienced Col
Hills character
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06
State Of North Crolina-Lnion county.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessons-July Term, 1861
Thomas Dewey, cashier, VS.. Stockton.
Attachment.

1t appearing to the satisfaction of the court that
Stockton the defendant in this resides beyond the
limits of this State it is therefore ordered by the court
that publication be made for six successive weeks in
the Western Democrat, newspaper published in the
town of Charlotte that he be and appear before the
Justices of the of Pleas and Quarter Sessions TO
be held for the county o Union the court house in
Monroe the first Monday in October next, then and
there to plead demur, judgment pro con-
will be catered up against him aud the sci
for hearing.
Witness, J Irby, clerk of our said court at Office
the first Monday in July and in the s5th year of Amer
lean independence A 1861. J. z. IRBY, clerk.
76-Gt fpr adv SCI
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06

State Of North uroltna-LnioA county,
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessons-July Term, 1861
Thomas W Dewey, cashier, Stockton.
Attachment.
1t appearing to the satisfaction OF the that F
Stockton the defendant in this case resides beyond the
limits of this State; it is therefore ordered by the
that publication be made for six successive weeks in
the Western Democrat that he be and appear before
the Justices of the court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
be held for the county of Union the house
in Monroe, the first Monday in October next, then
and there answer plead or demur, Judgment pro
confesso will be entered up against him and the
set for hearing.
Witness. Irby. clerk of said court at office
the first Monday in Jul and in the 85th year of Amer
lean Independence A ID 1861. j. L. IRBY, clerk
76-6t pr adv Sc
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06

STRUCK BY LIGHTxING A friend ut Parks Store
sends account of the manner in which Mr. I. T.
eaou premises Gin the lower part of Ircdell county
Mere injured by stroke of lightning the night of
the 10th of July. Two trees standing in the yard
struck the bolt passing into the house and kitchen in
several places, tearing up the flooring and rrecpita-
ting two young ladies into the cellar below severely
'raiSing of them. The cupboar! and other furni
are were shivcrcd to pieces Strange to say, no one
was killed; and but member of the family heard
The report when the trees were struck.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06

Izy@ Two of the Northern Generals Patterson and
CadwaIlader, of the Pennsylvania Volunteers, have
been discharged from the T. S service; the order says
homoraby'' discharged We expect the Yankees are
mad with somebody for their defeat. When will old
Scott hc discharged?
Gen. Patterson publishes card, in which he gives
an excuse for attacking Johnston at Winchester,
that he Johnston) had superior force and that the
term of service of 10 OF his (Patterson's) regiments
up all of whom, except four, refused to stay an
hour over their time. He says that after regiments
went home lie obliged to fall back Harper's
Ferry to escape being of. If 10 regiments refuse
re-enlis how long will it take Lincoln and Scott to
raise their army of 400, 600 men?
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06
State IF NOrM Curoiina- Union county.

State IF NOrM Cdroiind- Union county.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Scssions-Juy Term 1861.
Thomas Dewey, cashier, Il I Stockton.
Attachment
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the court that
Stockton the defendant in this case resides beyond the
limits of this State it is therefore ordered by the
that publication be made for six successive weeks in
the Western Democrat that he be and appear before
the Justices of the of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
in Monroe, the first Monday in October next, then
and there to answer, plead demur, judgment pro
conlcsso Will be entered up against him and the
for hearing.
Witness, Irby, clerk of our said court, at Office,
the first Monday in July and in the s5th year of Amer
lean independence, a d 1861. J. 4. IRBY, clerk.
76-6t pr adv So
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06

FOREIGN ITEMs.-The London Times says
that Lincons message confirms the impression
that the inaugural produced, that after infinite
loss Of life and humiliation the partof the North,
the result will be the acknowledgment of the
Southern Confederacy.
The Toronto Globe says that the synpathies
of the British people arc being withdrawn from
the North. The Leader, the Government organ
advocates the sending of additional troops to Ca
NADIA.
The London Telegraph and Star denounce
Llncons message as unsatisfactory.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06
State Of North Carolina- Union county.

George Fowler against Israel Helms and wife
Frances, and others.
Petition to make title to Land.
1t appearing in this case to the satisfaction of the
court that Moses Thomas and wife Catharine, Darling
Skies Henry Helms and wife Gatsy, Enoch Allen and
wife Jane S, Catharine Brown Moses Skies Isabel
la Skies, Sarah Skies John W Skies, and VIM Sher-
its of this State that process cannot be personally
served upon them; it is therefore ordered by the
that publication be made for six weeks successfully in
the Western Democrat, commanding them and each of
them, to be and appear the of this court
be held for the county of Union at the Court House
in Monroe, on the 10th Monday after the 4th Monday
in August, 1861 then and there TO answer plead or
demur, judgment pro confesso will be entered against
them.
Witness, Thomas D Winchester clerk and master of
said court Office liz Monroe this the 10Th day of July
1861. T. d. WINCHESTER, CINE.
76-Gt Gpr adv SCI
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06

In this county, on the LIST inst, Mrs Mary r. Ylakely,
wife of 7. H. Blakely aged 4s years.
In Statesville, on the 27th ult David G. Ramsour
aged % years Also, the 18th ul Julia H., daugh-
ter of Capt A K. and Isabella Smonon, aged years
In Salisbury, on the goth ult, Mrs Louisa Burgess
aged 43 years.
In Orange county, at the residence of his father
the 25th ut, Mr. Henry O. Blackwood, aged 80 years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06

EDWARD EvERETT-The following is extract from
Edward Everetts letter. last year. accepting his nom
nation for the ce-Presidency by the Union Conven-
ton Baltimore:
The suggestion that the Union be maintained
by the numerical predominance and military prowess
of section, eXerted TO the other into sub
mission is, in my Judgment, self contradictory it
is dangerous. 1t comes loaded with the death smell
from fields with brothers blood. If the vital pru-
cpe of all republican governments is the consent Of
the governed" much does union of equal
sovereign States require its basis, the harmony of
its members and their voluntary cooperation i'll its
organic functions"
Everett is advocating subjugation. lie was
always an abolonist in disguise.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06
Militia, Attention!

Charlotte Beat Ward No. 4l-You hereby COM
marded to appear at your Headquarters on Saturday
the 10th inst, at o'clock, H., armed and equipped
for military duty. BY order of J. n. HUNTER, Capt.
August 6, 1861
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06
State Of NORTH Cdroiina-U Union county.
Is EQUITY-To Fall Term, 1861.

Is EQUITY-Io Fall Term, 1851.
VIM Cureton and wife Charlotte, Sarah Kimbrell;
Thos Cureton Sen heirs viz: James, Thos X, Jr,
and Saml Cureton and Virginia. ntermarried to + ID
Green: jeremiah Cureton's heirs, viz: Thos Taylor
and Narcissa Cureton, and Elizabeth, inermarried
with S A Durant Ann Potts heirs viz: Margaret T.,
intermarred with Morrow John Curetons heirs,
viz: Ann intcrmarried with NJ Miller Henry Mas
seys heirs viz: Il Reese Massey, and Mary, inter-
married with Massey and Benz Massey, sou Of
Edward Massey, against
The heirs of VIM Massey, viz Rebecca, wife Of J z
Bratton, James f, Sarah and YIN II Massey the
heirs of Charlotte Massey, viz: Massey, Sr; child
of DR. G Massey, decd; Mary Antionette and jimmy,
children Of II Massey; Gel Hale; child of Mary
Hale decd; Mrs Catharinc Matheson, wife of e Ma
theson the heirs of Elizabeth Knox of Texas names
not known the heirs Of Benz Hale, Jr, decd, names
not known; Susan Laniers heirs, viz: Thos Lanier,
Mary wife Of VIM Brewer, Catharine wife of Thos II
LanPr, and others whose names are unknown to Pc
titiOners the children and heirs of Evard Cureton
decd, viz: james b. john and Everard Cureton, and
Elizabeth, wife of Thos Z Laner Mrs Cunningham,
wife ofJos Cunningham; Mrs March and Mrs Murrah
Petition for Sale of Land for Partition.
In this it appearing to the satisfaction of the
that the Defendants in this reside beyond
sonnlly served upon them il is therefore ordered by
the court that publication be made for six weeks
ceSsiyey in the Western Democrat, commanding them
and each of Them to be and appear at the of
this to be held for the county Of Union, the
Court House in Monroe, the 10th Monday after the
4th Monday in August then and there to answer plead
or demur, or judgment pro confesso will be entered
against them.
Witness, Thomas Winchester, clerk and master of
said at Office in Monroe, this the Goth day OF July
1861. I. ID. WINCHESTER, G. NJ L.
7G-Gt Ipr adv $I2]
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06
REMARKS.

We reduce quotations for Bacon, this week, TO
IL! to - for hog round. Flour is also iowerS5 to
S. so for barrels, and 81 so for sacks. White Wheat
80 to 80, Red 20 to go Corn So to co. I'VE think the
price ofcorn will certainly advance before the new
crop offers.] Groceries are rapidly adyancng-Salt
S. per SACK Rio Coffee SO per H. and scarce at
that. People in the South must quit drinking coffee
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06

SOUTHERN CONGRESs.-Most of the business has been
transacted in secret session. resolution passed
permitting the lst Regiment N. c. Volunteers to be
mustered into the Confederate service for the period
agreed upon at the time ofheir enlistment six months J
They to be paid from the time their services
accepted by Gov Ellis.
The standing Committees have been appointed by Pre-
sident Cobb. We have glanced the list and do
find that the chairman of any committee has been TAX
from the North Carolina Virginia, Texas Arkan-
Delegations, but there six charmen from Geor-
gia (Nr Cobbs own State,) six from South Carolina,
two each from Alabama and Mississippi, from
Florida, and three from Louisiana. All the N. c.
bers at the tail end of The Committees. We men
ton this in complaining spirit, but being rather
curious. Probably Mr. Howell Cobb did happen to
think about the qualifications of North Carolinian and
Virginans when he was making out his list of Com
mittees. 'Nobody hurt"
\ special law has been passed allowing soldiers
in camp to send letters without prepayment
The postage to be paid by the person receiving
the letter. That is right but regret that the
provisions of the have been extended to members
Congress. We thought that exclusive privileges to
members of Congress to be discontinued under
Government. All, except soldiers in service,
should be made pay their postage like other people
We afraid that of the evil practices of the old
government still admired by Southerners.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06

COLUMBIA, Aug 3.-Flour S275 to 325-market
we'll supplied. Corn 81 per bushel No Peas or Oats
in market.
CHARLESTON, Aug. i.-32 bales Cotton sold during
the week for domestic use at loi to l0l Corn 81 per
bushe Oats 70 cents Flour S6s to S7i per bbl Bacon
Is to IL; Lard l6 to II; Salt $3.50 per sack.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06
Confctierate COnaress.

evidence, that when the news was received at
Washington of the capture Of Shermans battery,
Cen Scott privately ordered six to be taken
from the Navy Yard aud sent to Alexandria, with
horses, and have them brought back to Washington
with the announcement that it Was Sherman's bat
terV
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06

ksS@A correspondent Of the Raleigh Standard,
writing from Wilmington, says
"A man who is not with US is certainly against US.
correspondence from this place the names of j. L. H.
and j. R. B., who had quietly slipped out of town in
the hours of the morning. They who have
resided in Wilmington for at least twenty years, /
should suppose and also have both made fortunes and
held prominent places But now, just tme-and
critical time-when they should show their patriot
ism and their love Of country, which heretofore they
have boldly manifested, they sneakinyiy slip of
town in the hours of the morning, leaving their
business in charge of Southern partners"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06
NOTICE.

0UR CREDIT CUSTOMERS
~ By DISREGARDING OUR APPEALS,
hare forced as TO adopt the CASH SYSTEM
Our terms hereafter will be strictly Cash delivery.
FISHER 4 BURROUGHS.
Aug s, 1861 If ...,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06
Superior Court. County Court

b a vote was taken the stay law at some Of the
'OIeS, as follows:
" H6errt protection for citizens and soldiers: Char
-oI Steel Creek 81, Rea's % Deweese's u, Hill 5
g. Total $40. There were Il votes cast at Hills box
W Protection 10 soldiers only.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06

State Of North Curolina- Union county.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-July Term, 1861
Benjamin Shepherd Stockton.
Attachment.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the that r
Stockton, the defendant in this case resides beyond
the limits of this State it is therefore ordered by the
that publication be made for six successive weeks
in the Western Democrat that he be and appear before
the Justices Of the court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
be held for the county of Union the house in
Monroe, the first Monday in October next then and
there plead answer demur, Judgment pro con-
esso will be entered up against him and the
for hearing
Witness, Irby, clerk of our said court at Office
the first Monday in july and in the 85th year Of
lean Independence A ID 1861. J. f. IRBY, clerk.
7G-6t pr adv SCI
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06

Il Se '. A. McBee, Esq, has been elected to the
'Ss OF Commons from Lincoln comfy, to fill the va
NY! Occasioned by the resignation of J. F. Hoke.
3s, cbee was elected without opposition, receiving
new Hanover county, RObt. Strange, Esq has been
Ashe resigned.
In Rowan, r. A Caldwell was elected to the Con-
'nIon in place of Burton Craicc resigned beating Or.
'hm"rrll 10 votes
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06

GE5aB Northern accounts of the Southern victory are
published in many of exchanges, and, strange to
say, most of them acknowledge that Scott's Grand
Army badly whipped ard driven from the field.
They plead all of but the right one and
unustly denouncc their officers and for cowardice,
and pretend that the battle fought against the ad
vice of Gen Scott. Some of the Northern papers say
that the disaster will be retrieved, whilst others
confess that they have received blow from which they
cannot at early day. The best troops and
the superior batteries in the North brought
against Bcauregards army, and confident were the
leaders of being successful that they actually brought
ropes along hang jeff Davis and his Cabinet in Rich
m0nd and handouts the citizens. But the Southern
boys proved themselves worthy o. being trusted with
the of the South and if they do the ropes
and handouts the abolition prisoners it will be be-
cause they know how to be merciful to an unworthy
foe.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06

EES@ The Raleigh Standard contains proper and
sensible article rebuking the Washington o. c. Dis
patch for an attack on the Supreme Court of North
Carolina because the Court decided the Stay Law
constitutional. Now is the tme above all others, 20
strictly observe Constitutions obey laws and sustain
and respect the decisions of Courts. people
appear have fallen into serious error that because
engaged in war, there is law in existence
for the punishment of crime and the protection of
rights and property. The civil authorities vested
with just as much power they ever had, and it
is important that every good citizen should assist in
maintaining their power. As value lives,
property and liberty let observe and respect the laws
# the State.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06

EFFECTS OF THE Wharf.-The effects of the upon
the South quite different from what it is upon the
North. In the South the people generally have plenty
to live on and are well off they IL months
ago: scarcity articles learning them habits
of economy: while in the North, they are starving by
thousands and business of all kinds is suspended, and
men no rich six months ago poor and
ruined. The withdrawal of Southern patronage has
had most disastrous effect upon Northern mechanics
and tradesmen This withdrawal of trade has learned
the South to be self-supporting. We are now manu-
featuring articles in North Carolina and Virginia which
we never would have done had it not been for the
Thousands of dollars have already been expended in
Richmond for printers ink alone, all of which went to
New York and Philadelphia before the 1t is evil
dent that the and blockade will prove lasting
benefit to the South, and will learn people to be
more industrious, economical and sclf-Sustaining.
Besides all this ii will stop the tide of summer travel
to the North, where Southern people wasted their
money and became corrupted by Yankee society and
Yankee customs. And we hope that all those customs
and habits caught up the North and brought 10 the
South will be Immediately dispensed with Instead of
the vulgar Dances let return to the oldfashoned
.cight-handed' reels and exercising break downs
land let ladies their clothing in the ballroom the
same rs they do elScwhcre Forever Danish all mlsera-
ilc Northern customs We have the best and hcahlest
country, the most soldd wealth, and the pest ana
prettieSt liz the world and why should we ever
have anything Go with the regions OF rascaty
and corruptiou bcyond Mason Dixons line!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06

INTERESTING FROM WAsHINGToN.-The Wash
ineton correspondent of the Baltimore Exchange,
writing the Goth ult., gives the following
interesting sketch Of affairs in that city:
The days of terror ar, again upon US. Since
the DISCRIMINATION Of the army, thousands of SOL
diers throng the streets every hour of the day and
night; two-thirds of them beastly intoxicated.
Their appearance, generally, is shocking, charac-
terized by nothing but rags and filth. 1t is rare,
I now, to see soldier with clean face, though n.y.
drants are placed at most of the corners of the
streets. But few ladies seen upon the streets,
even during the day, and these are invariably ac
companied by an escort to protect them from
insult, and, perhaps outrage.
There were more than fifty fights, between
soldiers, yesterday and last night. Seven men
were stabbed, and four others shot One man, who
was shot at the corner of 18th and streets, last
night, about II O'clock is in precarious condi-
ton, the ball, It is supposed, having entered his
lungs.
There is as yet actual characterization ex
cept among those that are going home. The Sth,
69th and Goth Regiments return to New York, as
also do the 1st, End and Sd Connecticut, in few
days; the LIST, md and 3D. New Jersey and 1st
Rhode Island have already gone. The LIST and
2nd Ohio leave in few days, as well the 26th
Pennsylvania, and perhaps many others, of which
| am not informed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06

ANOTHER CoNPANY-Mr VIM. R. Myers, of this town,
requests us to that he proposes raise Volunteer
Company for the war, the service mmediaely
without waiting for the formation of legons reg
ments. Soldiers wanted mow, and all those who
can go will please hand their Mr. Myers. No
man who goes with Myers will have regret
it. The company will elect its own officers
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06
NOTICE.

S. p. ALEXANDER is my authorized Agent. All
persons having business with will transact it with
him. T. II. BREN.
Aug G. 1851 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06

gsS- correspondent at Wilson N. c., on the Will
mington Weldon Railroad informs that Taes-
day last when the train stopped at that place, private
in Georgia company, named Davis, shot and instant
ly killed Capt. Arson, of Charleston, S. c. Cause
whiskey, which made them quarrel about some water
melons. They had been drinking together. Davis
placed under arrest and carried to Richmond where
it appears he taken from the guard and carried off
by five persons who threatened to hang him. He got
loose and rum when he shot and seriously wounded
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06

Ess~Capt. Davidson and Licuts. j. +. Brown and W.
J. Kerr want a few more men to complete their COM
pony. We hope they will speedily get their ranks full
anI will again say that those who want to go the
cannot find kinder or better to go under than
Capt. Davidson and his Leutcnants.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06

ES@ We learn that Capt. J. NJ. Millers cavalry
pany, from this county and Capt. Barrngers company
from Cabarrus have been ordered from Asheville to
Warrenton, where they will again go into camp.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06

BE- Mr. Theodore S. Garrett, of Hanover county
Va, Cwho was once superintendent of the n. C. Rail-
road proposes to raise regiment of 900 men, to
citizens Clothes to be armed with pistols bowe-knives
and doube-barrcl guns rifles, and to during
the Mr. Garnett says that the main object of this
regiment is to arenge the death of Col. Fisher and
Gen. Robt S. Garrett
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-06

In Chapel Hill, the oath ult VIM. Van Wyck, Jr,
of Pendleton s. O., to Miss Mary, youngest daughter
of Hon. VIM. H Battle