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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22
For tie WeStern Democrat.

1t is no less matter of surprise than regret
that politicians of the border Southern States are
now advocating a Middle Confederacy, comprised
of portion of the non-slavehodng Black Repub-
can States Wherein would be the advantage to
US? We would have the Laernean monster Of
abolitionism still to contend with, without any
prospect of present or Interior relief-and We
would appear even with such constitutional guaran
tees as M ght be obtained, in measure to ac-
quesce in the nsolent demands of tanatical
brotherhood. Far better would it be for us and
poStcrlty 10 meet the question on the square at
once, and either obtain from the whole North
doubted and permanent constitutional guarantees
or form Southern Contederacy comprised of all
the slaveholding States. By advocating this
Middle Contederacy, also weaken our cause at
home, produce distraction in our councils, give aid
and comfort to the enemy, and inaugurate, from a
diversity of views, opposition and hostility
amongst each other.
AS a whole, the South would be amply able to
cope with the North any other hostile foe upon
the face of the earth. We do not calculate on
aggressive warfare-indeed, We would prefer
amicable adjustment between the North and the
South-but in case they choose to invade US
which most probably would occur-we have mil
lion of men to meet them who, fighting for their
homes, their families, their lives and their sacred
honor, would be more than equal to two millions
of invaders, who have nothing to contend for but
fanatical idea suggested by satan himself and
discountenanced by Holy Writ.
We have slave population easily kept in sub
lection, whose labor will give US not only bread
but the snews of war. We have indeed all the
elements of natural greatness in a very superior
degree, provided we do not divide into number
of contemplate confederacies united in one con-
federacy, stand against whatever may OPP
pose-divided must fall. But it is contended
that in a short time the cotton States would find
it to their interest to join in this Middle Con-
federacy. Lay not this JUNCTION to your souls
they are going out Of this Union now and forever,
unless We ANONYMOUSLY permit them to be whipped
back. into the Union, which God forbid, and which
never will be done If, therefore, we have to enter
into the contest in favor of sister States Of the
extreme South, why not participate in the benefits
which may accrue. Much might be saio
upon this subject which our time will not permit
AENOPHOS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22
ANOTHER PROPOSITION.

: A plan is now before the Committee of the
House of Delegates, of Virginia, which is regarded
in political circles with much interest The idea
emanated from Hon. R. A. Pryor, of Virginia, and
has received the cordial endorsement of Crittenden
Douglas, Breckenridge, w G. Rives, and other
distinguished gentlemen, embracing all shades of
Southern and conservative opinion. The plan is:
| First. There must be some definite and Con
elusive settlement Of the slavery question, or Sc
paratun is inevitable.
Second. Proposing the Crittenden Compromise,
as amended by Douglas, the basis of fair and
honorable adjustment.
Third. The appointment of a Commissioner to
each State of the Union respecting the action of
Virginia, and Inviting response to this measure
Of Cancellation.
Fourth. A strong appeal to the Federal Gov
eminent to stay It's hand and avoid all acts which
may lead to a collision pending the mediation of
Virginia
Fifth An appeal to the seeding States to pre-
serve the existing status, and to abstain from all
acts which may precipitate collision.
A dispatch from distinguished source in Vir-
gna, says that there is doubt that this plan
will pass both Houses of the Legislature SINH
lar movements will be made in the Legislatures Of
Missouri North Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky,
and arrangements now being made for that
purpose.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22

In this county, the 9th inst, the residence OF
Mrs Jane A Houston, by Rev. R. H. Lafferty, Dr. C. A
Alexander of Cabarrus, to Miss Margaret C. Houston
daughter of the late Amzi Houston, Esq
In this county. on the 18th inst by the Rev. R. Fl.
Latery, Mr. James L. v Orr to Miss Maria A. Montieh
In Union county, on the Sd inst, BY A. Harkey, ESQ,
Mr. John Secrest to Miss Sarah L. daughter of George
Howey.
In Salisbury, the 9Th inst, Mr. John R. Bowie Of
Louisiana. to Miss Carrie Galloway of Wkesbo1o.
In Wilmington, on the 9th inst, Rev. VIM. A. Wood
of Rowan county, to Miss NJ N. Costin.
In Morganton, Rev. James Mcqueen of Cumberland
county to Miss Mary G., daughter of W. S. Moore.
Jr, of Fayetteville, Miss Maria Rhett H daughter
of Thomas Hill, Esq.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22

LINCoLNToN.-We spent day in Lincolnton
last week, and had the pleasure of seeing many of
our friends and subscribers of Lincoln and Cataw-
ba counties, from whom we received congratula-
tions of kindness, encouragement and appreciation,
and added to subscription lists "a number of
volunteer, cash subscribers. We cannot feel other
wise than gratifed at the increased circulation of
our paper in Lincoln, Catawba and Castor.
On Tuesday, although the weather was very in
clement, a large number of persons assembled in
the Court House to hear speeches. VIM Lander,
Esq addressed them for two hours in a good south
ern rights speech. We did not hear all the speech,
but the part we heard we fully endorse. We learn
that at the close Of the speech, while he did not
recommend immediate secession nor disapprove of
it, he made an eloquent appeal for united South
for the sake of the ri ghts of the South-a union
Of southern people for the purpose of maintaining
their rights and resisting the aggressions of the
abolition party, would do more to prevent war than
anything else. The speech was very generally APP
proved.
L, E. Thompson, Esq, was called upon, but as
the day YVES far spent, he only made few remarks
and EXPRESSED disposition to address the people
at length in favor of the cause of the South if he
had time. Mr. Thompson is gentleman of excellent
Judgment and always understands what he talks
about. No doubt many were disappointed at not
hearing him.
We found the people mostly for preserving the
Union if we could get rights in it and have
peace, but if this cannot be done and the Repnb-
can party does not yield, they are for resisting
Lincoln and all his friends, and ready to fight if
necessary. The Union will have but few friends
in this part of the State unless the North speedily
accede to the just demands Of the South.
Lincolnton is quite business little town, with
about eleven or twelve hundred Inhabitants good
society and clever people. In the summer time it
is pleasant, having good shades and mountain
breeze-in the winter, VI during rainy weather
(such as we had while there last week. it is not
quite so pleasant, there being entirely too much
mud. But we guess it don't become one who lives
in Charlotte to complain of mud
The Will, Char. & Ruth. Railroad is com
pleted to within 7 miles of Lncolnton, and when
finished to that town the citizens expect an in
crease in business of all kinds.
From the head of the Railroad horse coaches
run to Lncolnton. The proprietor, Mr. Suther
land, ex erts himself to afford safe and comfortable
accommodations. He contemplates running fine
coaches West by the time the summer travel COM
mences An easy and pleasant route to the noun
tains will thus be afforded
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22

sEg- The Virginia Legislature has passed the
bill calling convention of the people of that
State on the 18th of February. Election on the
4th and at the time vote is to be taken
whether or not the action of the convention shall
be submitted to the people for ratification.
The Legislature of Tennessee has called con-
vention to meet on the 18th of February. Elec-
ton to take place on the 9th. If the convention
adopts secession ordinance, the question is to be
submitted to the people,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22
THE NEWS.

Georgia has seeded and declared her indepen-
dence The resolution to appoint committee to
draft Secession Ordinance was adopted by 10
majority in Convention. Hon. II. Y. johnson
introduced resolutions for cooperation in a conven-
ton of the Southern States to be held at Atlanta
in February, but they voted down.
Five States are now out of the Union, viz: South
Carolina, Florida, Mississippi, Alabama and Geor-
gia. A Southern Confederacy is now a fixed fact.
At Charleston nothing of Importance has trans
pired since the firing into the Star Of theWest. No
further attempt has been made to reinforce Fort
Sumter 1t is stated that the President refused to
surrender the Fort on the demand of the S. G.
Commissioner, and that Maj. Anderson is instruct
ed to act strictly the defensive, but if the State
authorities again fire a vessel, the batteries OF
Fort Sumter to be used to repei 1t.
Lieut. Talbot, bearer of dispatches from Major
Anderson to Washington, has returned to Charles
ton, but the substance of his instructions has not
TRANSFERRED. 1t is stated that the Governor of S.
c. visited the Forts Friday.
Congress has done nothing. The Republicans
N in the Senate rejected Crttenden's propositions,
but afterwards reconsdered the vote and made the
matter a special order for consideration yesterday.
In the House while the Army bill WAS under con
sderatiou, Sherman, repub. of Ohio, deprecated
civil war but said the Government must protect Its
property. He abused South Carolina, and Mr. Craw-
ford defended her The Army bill was passed.
1t was rumored in Washington that the Presi-
dent had adopted peace policy in opposition to
the advice of his Cabinet, and that the Republ-
cans were denouncng him for it.
Owing to secessions, the Republicans now have
control of both Houses of Congress.
Virginia has appropriated nlllion Of dollars for
the defence of the State.
In the Raleigh Register of Saturday We find
the following dispatch from Senator Crittenden to
Mr. Rogers of Raleigh:
WASHINGTON, Jan. 18th, 8 P MIN reply,
the vote against my resolutions will be re consider
ed Their failure was the result of the refusal of
six Southern Senators to vote. There is yet good
hope of success.
John ! CRJTTFNDFN
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22

Hon BEDFORD Brown We have been re-
quested by friend whom we highly esteem, to
publish speech of Hon. Bedford Brown delivered
in the Senate on the 10th of Dec. We have to
decline doing so at present for the reason that We
have not room for it, Just at this time there is
such press on our columns of matter concerning
occurrences that are every day taking place, that
we cannot exclude the usual variety to publish a
whole speech Of any kind Mr. Brown is a gen.
teman for whom we entertain a high esteem, and
whose opinions entitled to the respect of ALL He
is an honest man, and though he may differ with 9TH
as to the proper course to pursue in regard to
national difficulties he is true States Rights man
as there is in North Carolina. He is certainly no
''submissionist," however much he may have op-
posed immediate secession. When in the Senate
of the United States he resoluteiy opposed General
Jacksons Force Bill" and would resolutely
oppose force against the South now as then. He
has always been southern ri ghts man, and though
We may not endorse, entirely all his positions in
the late discussions yet say that the man does
not live whom would sooner trust than Bedford
Brown We make these remarks because they
seem proper while speaking OF the request to pub
lish MIR Browns speech, not having in view any
differences that may exist between him and others
at Raleigh.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22

Ia 1t is stated that ''the New York delegation
President Buchanan to preserve the Union" The
New York delegation and all other fanatics will
soon find out that "men and money" will not save
the Union. Their men will be met by people who
don't fear them their money either. They had
better appropriate their money to feed the starving
and oppressed poor in the North
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22

UNTIMELy-In the Hillsboro Recorder we find
the proceedings of public meeting at Gravelly
Hill Gin Orange county We suppose) held on the
9Th of January for the purpose of celebrating the
battle of New Orleans. Several toasts were given
on the occasion-nearly. all expressing extreme
Union sentiments-among others the following by
the President, Wilson Brown
The achole Union and Major Anderson-may the for
be preserved, and the latter defend Fort Sumter
This toast greeted with 2 guns and 20
cheers. 1t is the first publicly expressed desire
for civil war that have heard Of in this State.
If war and bloodshed wanted all that is neces-
sary is for any respectable portion of the people of
the South to encourage Maj. Anderson and the
Government in holding on to Fort Sumter or forts
in any other seeding State without the consent
Of the State authorities.
Mr. A. w Cheek offered the following toast:
The mediate secession of North Carolina Con-
federacy of the Southern States,--may the flag of
Southern Confederacy wave free and indepen-
dent people; and should be compelled to give our
aggressors threshing, may we give them good one
Mr. Check pretty spunky considering the
crowd he was in, but his toast met with no re-
gunner fired without orders or by mistake!
Some of our fellow citizens in Orange we fear,
are little too strong for the Union. Probably
when they hear of the way the Republicans have
treated Crittenden's propositions for settlement,
they will change their ideas
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22

Proposed Commission to the Border States from,
Observation-Disclosures, Pa, Jan. 16.-
Prominent republicans here recommend the ap-
pointment of commissioners to the border States
with power pedging Pennsylvania full perform
ance of her constitutional duties and the repeal of
all obnoxious laws in ORDER to counteract the efforts
Of the seeding States and secure the continuance
of the border States in the Union.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22

A BRAVE ACT.-It was indeed brave act for
the soldiers in Fort Moultre to fire on the steamer
Star of the West, for it confidently expected
that Maj Anderson would demolish Fort Moultrie
in a short time, as he can do whenever he chooses.
The Charleston Mercury says that when "the Star
of the West turned TAIL and it became evident that
she would approach no closer, the young fellows in
Fort Moultrie became clan.orous and eager for "a
shot anyhow" "Weil," says the Major( Ripley)
jumping upon the ra:apet, fire away, boys but
you'll all be in--in five minutes " The boys
did fire; but the Majors prediction was not fulfill
ed. Maj Ripley was twice brevetted for gallantry
during the Mexican war"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22

l. O. D. FAT recent meeting Of Mecklen-
burg Lodge No. 9, l. o. U. F., the following off
GERS were elected for the current term:
S F Houston, N. g.; James Craige, V. G.; D.
G. Barnhardt, Secy; John Rigler, Sr, Treasurer;
Alex Berryhill, r. S; d Byerly, l.. S; G A
Houston, l G.; Joshua Trotter, o. e.; Col
lier, W.; II NJ. Phelps, c.
D. C. BARNHARDT, Sec'y.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22
NOTTCE.

On Thursday the 7th day Of February, ct my resi-
dence 81 miles from Charlotte will sell the following
property, viz: the PLANTATION on which TOW re-
side containing 373 Acres, onehalf of which is wood
land heavily tmbered and the balance in high state
of cultivation, with good framed Dwelling House
gro houses, barn. gin house, cotton press, &C. the
premises There 40 of good bottom land and
Il or Is acres of meadow Also will be sold Horses
Cattle and Hogs one first rate Mich Cow, Household
and Kitchen Furniture,
IL or l5 Negroes,
all young and likely.
Six months credit will be given. essf
jan %, 1861. st MATTHEW A. EDWARDS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22

BsHLieut. j. R. Hamilton, late oftbe u. S. Navy,
publishes card in the Charleston Mercury, call
ing upon the southern officers in the Navy to
withdraw from the U. S. service and bring their
ships into some southern port for the use of the
South. If they cannot control the ships with
which they may be, they are requested to come
themselves He says South Carolina must and will
have possession of Fort Sumter. Thousands of
men are only waiting for the word to take it
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22

MIssoURI.-ST. LOUIS, Jan 1.-THE Conven-
ton bill passed the Legislature last night by IL to
?. Voters to decide, at the time of election if Sc
cession ordinance shall be submitted to the people
The election is to take place the 18th February;
the Convention is to meet on the 18th February.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22

! Mr.. VANCE FOR CoNvENTIoN-We find in
the Raleigh Register letter from Mr. Vance, the
member of Congress from the Mountain District
in this State. We give the concluding portion of
the letter. After stating that occurrences are
forcing the people of the South to take position
with or without their consent, he says:
do not regard the call of Convention a disun-
ion movement; regard it rather the conducting
steel to the lightning reighted cloud Firm temperate
and decided action may rights and the Union,
too; action will precipate into disunion. We
want Convention for other purposes than secession
alone though Others know desire it for no other OBJ
ject. We want it for the purpose of demanding
of the Northern people; if they refused then for
making voice heard with the Southern States
which rapidly innocuatng the people with many
dOgmas of which North Carolina does not approve.
Above all, we want Convention for the purpose of
consultation concerning the common good. Though
OF Southern sisters have conemptuously re-
fused to consult the wishes of the 100000 fighting
over whose dead bodies an invading horde treadng
through the ashes OF their homes reach Them yet
there others who anxouSy seek and fatern
| al counsel, and their desire should regard.
In Short in my opinion, better method could be
devised promote the peace the material interests and
the honor of State than the calling of open and
unrestricted Convention of the people consider our
national affairs, giving much time the urgency of
| the will permit. The whole Southern people,
sembed through their freshly elected delegates united
ly and simultaneously demanding moderate and rea-
SOnable Utmatum of the North would, in my opinion,
get it, and those States that desired to remain in the
Union upon honorable could do whilst those
that think it accused and damnabe, and prefer go
out rather than stay i'll any terms, cold depart in
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22

saF We return thanks to A B. Springs, Esq, a
member of the S. G. Convention, for handsomely
printed phamplet containing the Declaration of
the causes which induced South Carolina to Sc
cede, and the Ordinance of Secession, signed by
each member of the Convention.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22

ARKANsAs-The Arkansas Legislature has
unanimously passed bill submitting the conven
tion question to the people on the 18th February
IF the majority favors convention then the Gov
ernor appoints the day.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22

In Cleaveland county, on the Sd instant Mr. George
Whisnant, leaving wife and three children to mourr
their loss.
aged 81 years
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22

RSr Hon. Roger A. Pryor is at present on a
visit to this city. He left Washington Tuesday
evening, and We are glad to hear that he does not
despair of an amicable aud proper adjustment of
the present national difficulties. En-
press
An explanation of Mr. Pryor's plan will be found in
another column.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22

New York correspondent of the Charleston
Courier states that Gen. Hiraw Walbridge made
aspeech in New York recently in favor of coercing
the South We merely mention the fact as Gen.
Walbridge is in the habit of visiting this place,
and it is proper that his position this point
should be understood
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22
REMARKS.

About 500 bales of Cotton sold last week. The
market has advancing tendency, and we quote good
midding at lotto loi-middling to Of. The demand
is good ...-.- s.af
Flour is and prices fully maintained Extra 81
per bbl and So SO per sack
Wheat and Corn remain at former quotations. No
old Bacon offering, and bat little Lard is in de-
mand. .... nd. ..st 4s. s - .f-a
Considering the bad weather, trade pretty brisk
last week. Produce of all kinds Is in demand, and
finds ready sale at fair prices.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22

COLUMBIA, Jan. 10 The sales ofcotton amount
ed III bales, at further advance Of 3cent the
previous days quotations. Extremes 10 III cents.
CHARLESTON. Jan. 49, There good inquiry
for cotton at full prices, viz: 81 TO " cents
NEW YORK, Jan. ls.-Cotton easier; sales of $500
bales middng upands l2s TO l2f cents. Flour de-
cliued cents Southern SIS 80 to SO oper Dbl Wheat
dull. Corn declining
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22

bJ Some of the Black Republican papers, for
the purpose of increasing the luminosity against the
South, have published miserable falsehood about
the tarring and feathering and riding a rail of
Northern young lady in Alabama. The whole
story is falsehood from beginning to end
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22

GovERNoR's AIDs.-The following gentlemen have
been appointed Aidsde Camp to His Excellency Gov.
Ellis, for the two years next ensuing, viz:
N. ColliE Hughes, Esq, of Newbern; Junus K. Long.
of Halifax county, VIM. J. Houston. of Dupn county;
and Chas j, Hammerskold, of Lincoln county.-Ra1-
pj0b val
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22

PILFERING THE MAILs-The Charleston Mer-
curry complains that letters addressed to that paper
in Washington and New York, never reach
Charleston, and that communications addressed
to Southern army and navy officers from Charles
ton never reach them. The Mercury suspects
some of the Northern postmasters of stopping
these letters fer the purpose of prying into their
contents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22

Carriage Shop.

The subscriber has taken charge of the stand former
ly occupied by John Harry and hopes by strict atten
ton to business and using every exerton TO please
obtain share of public patronage,
All new work warranted twelve months.
nsA. Particular attention paid to Repairing. I have
on hand as good lot of seasoned Lumber as can be
started. CHARLES WILSON.
Charlotte, Jan %, 1861 3m 4s
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22

Cotton receipts at al! the ports to date, 1921
703 bales, against 2,427 800 last year. Decrease,
600 097 bales.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22

FIRE IN NEwBERN.-We learn from the Pro
gress that destructive fire occurred in Newbern
on Tuesday morning last the 18th. 1t originated
near G. A. Harris tin and sheet iron mandatory.
The Court House was burnt together with the
buildings occupied b. Hart, R Wilkins and
Tisdale All the public records were saved
from the Court House.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-22

PHILADELPHIA, January l7.-An immense meeting,
irrespective of party has been held in this city Reso
buttons in favor of Cancellation instead of coercion and
Peaceabls separation rather than civil war; passed