The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-04-23

A CENTRAL CoNFEDERAcY.-The certainty
that the State of North Carolina will secede from
the Northern Government, may cause the adyo-
Gates OF a ''Central Confederacy," composed of
the border States, to be more active Those who
advocate a Central Confederacy have opposed
secession up to the commencement of the war,
and now, seeing no chance for their "Union" SEN
timents to be endorsed by the people, may propose
the formation of new government independent
OF the one organized at Montgomery We do
hope there are but few in the State who will be
found to favor the Central or Middle Confederacv
humbug. North Carolina must unite with the
South-her people are In favor of the Government
of the Confederate States, with Davis at the head
Qor the presently Let there be no questions
raised to divide the people, but let seek protec-
ton under the Southern Government, and then
our State will be better prepared to meet COM
mon enemy and secure peace at an early day.
THE y. c. FoRTs.-On Sunday evening, the
18th inst, Fort Macon, at Beaufort Harbor, was
taken possession of by military Company from
Beaufort, commanded by Lieut.. Fender, late of the
u. S. Army. Several other Companies have since
gone to their relief.
Fort Caswell, at the mouth of Cape Fear River,
40 miles below Wilmington, was taken by the
Wilmington Companies on Monday.
There were no Z. S. troops at either Fort ex-
cept a Sergeant, who surrendered on demand.
Both Forts are in bad condition and will require
an immense amount of labor to put them in fight
ing order. Not more than two or three guns were
mounted at either place. What is most needed
now are laborers and provisions, ana the papers
in the East call for contributions of that kind
We presume there are as many troops in the Forts
are now needed. Volunteer companies might
prepare themselves by efficient drill to 90 when
called upon, but not until there is an actual
necessity for their services.
Care should be taken to prevent the people from
becoming unnecessarily excited Business must
90 on, crops must be made, men must work, in Or
der to afford the means to support the war, which
we hope and think will be of but short duration.
Bag- We find the following in the Wilmington
Journal:
We are requested by the Quarter Master Of the
Both Regiment of North Carolina Militia, now
stationed at the mouth of Cape Fear River to
inform the patriotic citizens of North Carolina
that the garrsons at these posts in need of
everything necessary to the comfort and conve-
nience of the soldiers, and the casualties to which
they may be subject
All donations of provisions fuel labor, candles,
clothing, groceries, &c. will be thankfully received
and promptly acknowledged.
The ladies especially are appealed to. Let them
furnish him with bandages, lint blankets, bedding,
ETC., for the hospital department.
All packages intended for our patriotic soldiers
can be sent from any part of the State. Address
to r. G. Rankin, Quarter Master Both Regiment,
n. G. Militia, or left marked in the same manner
at the office of Rankin & Martin, or at the Office
of Messrs Anderson & Savage, or at the store of
Messrs. Myers & Moore, will reach their destina-
ton safely.
Letters can be addressed in the same way.