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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

FROM TENNEssEE.-An extract from private
letter to a business firm in Wilmington, dated
Nashville, June 10th, says:
"Tennessee has seeded by 100000 majority.
We have $4,000 in camp and the number ncrsn.
ing all the time, and in two months more we will
have $4,000. 1t would astonish you to see the
preparations that have been made in SO short 4
time There are two establishments in this place
employing 400 hands, engaged in casting cannon
and balls. There are six more in different parts
of the State with about 600 hands. We will be
ready for the he'll hounds of the North when they
come. glad to see that my old State is T"
fully aroused l am anxious for the vandals
come into our State, as We will make our land rich
with their carcases. Between Memphis and Cairo
we have 10000 troops under arms. The scOun'
drels will never be able to penetrate the South
if they do, none will ever return"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25
DtsrR rssrNa MISTAKE NJ u.

member of the firm of Harrison & ES"asCSa 1.
Greensboro, Miss, who has been serv;D" d
volunteer at Corinth, Miss, one day last - !
tanned furlough. He arrived at his resS.H
Greensboro before day on THURSDAY meuS
and desiring to surprise his wife, he eDta u.GG
house with as little noise as possible. Mr., BIZ
son saw him however, but in the dark misoo IAN
and called to his brother: MIR. VIM Harrison Oln
chant of Lodi, who was sleeping on the nrn 9e'
to shoot the negro who had broken in. r. %S
and a heavy load of shot entered his bro Su ~
right breast under the nipple. MIR. Harrison y
in few moments, leaving his wife and BROTH ue'
state of distracted agorny too fearful to cOD,.I
plate.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

GEN. PIERCE. OF MAssACHUsETTs-We L,
from Fortress Monroe that several officers of H.
Albany regiment that were engaged in the Ln
affair at Big Bethel, have rendered their sey.rI
designations. through dissatisfaction with the co'
tinued connection Of Gen. Pierce with the ann,
there. and that it is highly probable that nubs
of officers of other regiments in that quarter viii
follow their example Washington Star.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

THE SOUTHERN "MAJoR."-The Federal t,oo,,
routed at Bethel Church assert that they cautprsi
Southern Major and several sccessiouists. \
turns out that the Major was Connecticut in
pedlar, named Titus c. Rice, whom they me, m
the road and captivated. In the dipping tim.
of peace" Rice, who was a citizen, had sOmebOv
acquired the name of Major"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

Election for Members If Congress, President
and Vice Presidrnf-The act providing for the
permanent organization Of the Government, re-
quires that in al! these States in which no provs-
ion has been made for the election of members OF
Congress under the new Constitution, an election
shall be held on the first Wednesday in November
next, at which time the election of electors for
President and Vice President shall also be held
The electors required to meet in their respective
States the first Wednesday in December there
after, and proceed to cast their votes for President
and Vice President.
The members who may be elected. and the Sen
ators to be chosen by the States, shall assemble
the seat Of Government of the Confederate States
on the 18Th day of February, 1862, and proceed re-
spectvely to the election of Speaker of the House
and President of the Senate. On the 10Th day OF
February the President of the Senate shall open
the certificates, the votes shall then be counted
aud the President inaugurated on the 22d day oil
February, 1862 - Charleston Courier.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

FAST DAY AT YORKTOWN, VA-The d,v,
properly observed by the Confederate trOcS, - !
camp An excellent discourse was delivered :
the morning by the Chaplain of the lst u
Regiment, Rev Mr. Yates, and at night Rev
w. Miller of Petersburg preached an clOou.'
sermon to the army. A delightful impression I w
produced by the services of the day.-N C. R%
kuteridn.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

FALL IN CoTToN.-The last arrival from Liver
pool brings news Of decline in cotton. This
puzzles and alarms the Yankees. With less than
six weeks supply in England, and with block
ade of the whole Southern coast to render the re-
ceipt of any more impossible, there is only one
solution Of the decline: it is that England does not
intend to pay much respect to the blockade, and
that the manufacturers know this to be the inten-
ton of the Government. This is the Yankee ex-
PLANTATION Of the matter 1t is very reasonable one
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

ONO AND PENNsYLvANIA-These two States
which are furnishing for the invasion of West
crn Virginia, may calculate with certainty upon a
day of reckoning yet to come. Virginia has been
slow in movement, but she is gradually warming
up to her work; and our enemies may rest assured
that she will exact compound interest upon their
own soil for the whole debt of invasion anC out
rage they are now running up.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

READY TO DECIDE THE CoNTEsT.-A Wash
ington correspondent of the Cincinnati Enquirer
says it is reported that President Davis is ready to
make ovcrturcs to President Lincoln to decide tn e
contest by pitched battle, allowing the North to
have one tenth moro men than the South. He
desires this, it is alleged on the score of humanity
rive don't believe that Davis will make any such
proposition
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

The defeat of Henry Winter Davis in his can
vass for the representation Of Baltimore in tn,
Federal Congress, is not less delightful than sur
prising. That arbitrator is the type Of utn
Submission His overthrow is worth dozen vi,
tories 1t is Maryland's Declaration of Indepna
ence and Proclamation of War.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

PICKENs MUST YIELD TO BRAGGs BATTERIES
The Baltimore correspondent of the Cincinnati
Enquirer, writing on the 9th, says:
81 was shown letter received here from an Off
Ger at Fort Pickens to his father in this city. He
says that the fort cannot possibly be held out
against the Confederates for twenty four hours as
Bragg has arranged his batteries that he can
lodge shell into the fort every minute"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25
INFANTRY SERVICE.

WNT ASTED, IS STRONG MEN FOR THE WAR
Wv All able bodied men who wish to enlist in I"
Of their country will call upon either Of the
dersigned who will explain to them the regulation
SIS bounty money will be paid tC every one music"
into service, and Sill per month regular pay, counting
from time of enlistment. Uniform, food and medic"
attendance will be furnished free.
Come soon! and let old North Carolina be in 'H
front ranks. ". LEE DAVIDSON, Capt
JOHN E. BROWN, 1;.uu
WM. J. KERR,
By Headquarters at Kerr's Hotel
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

AGE OF MILITARY OFFICERs.-The New York
Express states that the age of the General officers
in Lincoln's army follows: Scott, aged IS
Wool, 10; Harvey, G5; Mansfield, co. Totten, head
of the Engineer Corps so; Thayer, Engineer, so;
Craig, head of the Ordnance Department, &c;
Ripley, Ordnance Department, 70; Sumner, 65;
Lawson, Surgeon General, so; Iarncd, Paymas-
ter General, TO- Gibson, Commssary General;
Churchill, Inspector General; and Thomas Adj't
General, are old men, having entered the army in
the beginning of the present ccntury-Gi on in
1903, and Churchill in 1872.
On the other hand, remarks the Columbia
Guardian, we find in the Army Of the Confederate
States Davis, COMMANDMENTS Chief, young man
comparatively, and full of energy, vigor and fire;
Beauregard, ouly between 40 and so, in the full
vigor of health Lee, about 81 or So; Bragg
active, vigorous and efficient, with others that
might be named did we know their precise ages
In the physique of officers, and in the mate
riet of their command, the Confederate States
have decided advantage over the enemy But
above all these they have the higher advantage and
the favor of the Almighty, in the fact that their
cause is Just
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

L he prlvateer Savannah has been carried into
New York, in charge of Midshipman Cook. The
priVateer crew of the Savannah, consisting of IS
men, are on board the Minnesota The yankees
threaten to hang them; if they do, some of their
own men, now prisoners, should be hung.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

HE CoRNsTALK BoYs.-We understand that
before the battle of Bethel, of the enemy in.
CURED of an old lady, at whose house they stopp-
ed, what troops composed the Confederate forces
IN the neghborhood. She told them that she be-
lleved they were from North Carolina and Virgin
Ia. They affected to be greatly satisfied with this
information, renIarking that if they were South
Caroilnians or Lousianians they might have some
trouble, but that they could "uhip Vrginians and
North Carolinians with cornstalks." If they en-
tertalned such an idea, wonder what they think of
the experiment! The 2:4O time in which they
made tracks from old Rips bayonets, and outrun
the fastest balls from the Virginia artillery, show
ed that they were not immovably fixed in their
Preludces, and held themselves open to conviction
-Richmond Dispntch
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

The communications with Fortress Monroe ex-
cept By sea are completely cut off. On the land
side it may said to be invested
Gen. McClelland proposes to 60 down the Mis-
sissppi and meet the Confederates, shortly
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

Lieutenant-G overnor Reynolds, of Missouri, ar
rived in Richmond, on Thursday, to endeavO to
cooperate with the Southern States He Vu
we'll received, and his mission was successful
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

Nearly all the prisoners taken from the New
England States turn out to be shoe makers. The!
talk about putting them to work
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

Gov. ELLIS IN FLoRIDA.-We have before US a
copy of the proceedings Of the called session of the
Florida Convention on February 26th and April
18th, 1861. In the latter proceedings we find the
following complimentary endorsement of Governor
Ellis
Mr. Beard, of Leon, offered the following reso-
luton:
Resofred, That considering the cmbarrassments that
surround Governor Ellis of North Carolina, at this
time that tries the souls of men, the State of Flor
ida IS constrained to express admiration for the de-
cison and ntrcpidty of Gov Ellis evinccd nv his in
dgnan reply to the reqnisiton made by the Black Re-
publican President, and his prompt occupation of the
FORTS and Arsenal within State that had not with.
drawn formally from the late Federal Union.
The rules were waived, and the resolution
unanimously adopted
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

GREEN TEA A friend handed us a small
bunch of green tea-the bone .fde green tea of
China-grown in Hyde county, which have
tried and find excellent. With the exception of a
slight green TASTE it decidedly superior to the
tea brought all the way from the Celestial Empire
-Huatingtom Nv c. Dispatch.
THE UrLEY GuN-We learn that Mr. Grey Utley
has been ordered to Raleigh with his model
breech- loading cannon, for the purpose of having
it tested. This is North Carolina invention
was patented some two years ago, and is highly
spoken ofby military men.
The Utley Gun is simple in its construction
and be safely fired fifteen times per minute
The inventor is anxious to have a six FOUNDER
cast by the State, should it be approved Of by the
Military Board and offers the privilege to the
State Of having two batteries cast free of cost to
reimburse itself for the experiment. It is especi-
ally adapted rife cannon. Our State should
lose time in testing this gun, it WILL if the
opinion of the inventor can be relied upon, prove
terror to our enemies.-Raleigh Register.
bg~ We had the pleasure of seeing here Mr. Nc
Lane, superintendent and part proprietor of the
Egypt coal mine, in Chatham county. Mr. McLane
is ready to get out coal and vas here for the pur-
pose of getting rope and other things necessary
to the security of his hosting apparatus we be-
live; when this is fully adjusted he can progress
much more rapidly in bringing coal to the surface
lie says lie Will have to cart the coal two
miles and half to the Fayetteville and Yves
tern Road, but even that is preferable to not get
ting it carried. The extra session of the Legisa-
ture passed several acts among others, one provid-
ing for the completion Of the Fayetteville Road to
the coal fields and for adding to and completing
its equipment, but that, like other things, seems
to have been overlain by the weight of the Conven-
ton, which by proposing for itself very wide
latitude Of action, has put all legislation in doubt
MIR McLane also expects to be making iron on
Deep River sometime along of 1881. He ought
to get all the encouragement that the State or
other public authorities can legally and fairly give
- Wilmington Journal.
Ras" A very destructive hail storm passed over
Catawba Springs, in Lincoln county, Saturday the
18th, comp etely destroying the crops that plan
tation and injuring very seriously other crops in
the vicinity. 1t was not extensive, but the work
of destruction to crops on the premises attached to
the Springs, we are informed, was complete The
misfortune of the loss fell to the lot of poor but
industrious and worthy man-Salisbury Watch
man.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-06-04
City Intelligence.

FIRx N CHATHAM SrRKEr.-Between three and four
O'Clock yesterdayafternoon fire occurred the chemi
cal laboratory Of Hever Averson No. 81 Chatham street.
The fremen promptly extinguished the fire be-
fore u extended beyond the room. The dam.
age to the stock and apparatus will about 5000
No insurance. The building is owned byS V. Hoffman
1t s damaged about $780, Said to be insured The origin
Of the fire is under investigation by the Fire Marsha
TIE CASE You've MERRITT, WHO Shot swAN-From
an interview had with the prisoner at the Tombs it ap
pears that the pistol with which he killed SWAIN he
states, belonged to the deceased The pistol deceased
drew upon him, after he had come into the saloon the
second time and when Merritt the pistol he caught
hold Of it, and succeeded in wrenchng 1t OF de-
ceaseds hands, and then fired at him in self defence The
pistol Of the largest size horse pistols and such
be could not, he states, have conveniently carried
around with him He also stated that had he been al
lowed at the Coroners inquest, he could have given
clear statement OF the whole affair The dec eased and
hmse used pretty hard words against another and
when the deceased up into his store he greatly
excited. and gone but a few moments when he
returned and commenced again at Merritt declaring him
self secessionist and remarked that under hea
ven could prevent him from expressing his opinion when
ever and wherever he thought proper
. ine prisoner was visited by large number OF his
arenoe, and everything provided for his comfort
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chem ThSr conduct furnished no grounds Tor apprs-
bending 4ngsr or cruelty. The killing Of Tho sptsn
= TN % Ssss aSs ne % -, Sss
u1aeenanlike conduct Scon ster Tho vessel le Liver
pso you confederatsd 70 evshrow the authority Of the
70 Join you, and threatened vsosscs % them sSsy re-
fused. You sharpened your knives upoo the anchor
chain preparatory TO the bloody deed, and made the
assault upon the officers without their being fore
wned or foreamed and In situation 70 defend them
selves As some evidence C0froborating the account
given by the mate that the few blows inflicted upon you
wqe Ior d6oDedence Of orders and insulting language,
o u crew Of eleven, You were the only persons that
h.f any serious difficulty with the officers. and further,
saa upon the captain and nate. and eSdeayored 10 OBJ
tain possession and control Of ship Az very strong
prop your purpose 70 get possession and control OF the
captain. and supposed and believed that you had killed
you exucd In the Idea Of having captured her.
end DID afterwards assume the control and direction a.
70 ne port 70 which che should be taken. BY the
verdict OF the jury with which the Court entirely salts
fed you have been convicted OF offence for which
yc ga YES, are Re-, forfeited and We are compelled
regarded a. an sssrsvstsd one We sincerely
between pour sentence and execution you prepare
for the great change that awaits you Think Of the cruel
ties you INFLICTED upon Pyke and Campbell and OF the ter
your baker Think of the oenuncasons In your Bibles
the murderer and that there rs no hope Of salvation In
the NE TO come to which you hasten, except through
repentance and the forgiveness Of your Redeemer.
We rrs that you win earnestly and faithfully in this
way improve the time we extend TO you before the execu
tion extended to you that you may thus improve IT,
which that YOU and each or you be taken back to tho
city prison from whence you wore brought, and remain
there until Friday the 26th OF July next and then and
there be taken to the piece q execution between the
hours Of twelve and three O'Clock In the afternoon
that day. and that you and each Of be hung the
neck UNTIL you are dead And may the Lord have mercy
on your FOULS.
The prisoners essayed to speak but the Judge directed
the Marshal TO remove them.
Duneavy, going down stairs, said "there Ia med
cine for the galiows."
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THE MAILS FROM INDIA.
THE MARKETS.

THE MARKETS.
LIVERPOOL COTTON MARKET.
LIVERPOOL, May 81 1861.
The sales of cotton for the two days. including Monday
Ia 900 bales 5000 Of which were to spectators
and exporters The market closed steady, and with
more tone
LIVERPOOL BREADSTUFFS MARKET.
Richardson, Sperce & Co., and Wakefield, Nash l. Co. ,
report wheat quie', but steady; red 12s LIS. 10d
white Western, lbs l3s Cd. white Baltimore 13s o.
las Cd. Flour quiet but steady; Ohio 29s. 31s Corn
dull; mixed CAS-. q S4s. 3D.; white 36s
LIVERPOOL PROVISION MARKET.
Beef firm. Pork firm, No sock of American; "Sam-
bro sos SIS. Sd. Lard heavy at 52s o6s. for
mon, to prime.
LIVERPOOL PRODUCE MARKET.
Spirits turpentne steady at sos. Resin steady;
mon 6s 3D. 6s Cd. Sugar quiet. Coffee quiet. Rice
steady Ashes quiet at 1885, for both pots ana pearls.
LONDON MARKETS.
Coffee firm. Sugar dull and slightly lower. Spirits
Turpent.ne firm at Cos.
Other articles unchanged and quiet in both markets
owing to the holidays No sales Of importance to report
LONDON MONEY MARKET.
Consols closed on the Goth Of May at 9lh Ok for
money, and ok 91X for account.
AMERICAN STOCKS.
The latest quotations werefor Illinois Central shares
3SX s. discount; Erie shares at 2la4 22k.
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Three Sailors Sentenced to Execution for
the Murder OF Captain Pyke on the
High Seas.
Before Hon. Judge Nelson.

High Seas.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT.
Before Hon. Judge Nelson.
JUNE 3-samue] Collins, John Dunleavy and Louis
Feaherson convicted OF the murder Of Captain George
w. Pyke of the ship General Parkhi were brought up
for sentence.
The United States District Attorney said that Mr. Brady
appeared to make motion In this case and desired to
know the Court would postpone the sentence until next
morning.
The Judge said he could not. He had to leave New
York this evening
The District Attorney then moved the judgment OF the
Court on the three prisoners.
Mr.. Brady said that he did not, as the Court
aware, defend these men on the trial. Mr. Howe
retained for Of them and the Court assigned the
counsel to defend the other two Since their convc
ton some of their friends had called upon him mr. b.
and on comforting with Mr. Howe copy of the District
Attorneys minutes was furnished him but they did not
reach his Office until Saturday. and he was then out of
town. he therefore asked for the delay enable him
TO look into the he understood the theory of the
prosecution to be that the fatal blow given BY Of
the prisoners and that the others acting concert
Mr. B. then read the affidavit Of Feathersten already pub
lshed in which he confesses that he killed who the
captain Mr. continued He understood this vessel had
on board secession flag, and 1t was matter Of history
that she has since been sezed when attempting TO
blockade The point raised was the nationality Of the
vessel Upon these suggestions Mr. Brady would ask the
Court for little time to look into the He thought
the confession Of Featherston entitled to some
weight
The Judge-The suggestions are very proper but there
Ia no evidence to sustain them.
The District Attorney said that it proper to state
that he had been informed by Mr.. Carlislethe officer
who came over from England-that the captain
Engshman, and resided about fifty miles from Liver
pool with his wife and two children and that there was
Palmetto flag on board
The Judge repeated that there evidence to
tain the assertion he did not think the argument of
counsel could change the convic ions OF the Court he
then aeked the prisoners what they bad say why the
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Court Calenonr-Tnis Nav.

SUPasM COURT, GxNERAI TRM-Nos SO, 93, 10, S2H,
96 81 sS 9s 100 g. SO, 4o2 II, S4 lol, 102, 103
l04, los, 100, LOT, 10S, 400, Ito.
SUPsxNE COURT, CRcuTr-Part 1-Nos 1877, $40, 445,
1855. III, ia lso 49, ls4 100, $780, a5O a52 354 $780,
1855, 1884, 1913, AL, 49, - =
SUrmioR CorRr.-Part Mos. 1911, sss. 1901. 1903,
1906 1so7 1902 1911 1913, 1915, s73 1915 1895 1877
1872 Part Mos 1895, 1914, l648. 1895, 1e4S, 1850,
CoMhoS P1EAs.-Part 1--Adjourned to wednesday.
Part 2-Nos. SSl, $751; $685. 1902, 1IS6, 1894 8l, 40
NJ, 1S$S, 49,, o3l, 2223, ~, lls3.
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RESPECT TO THE MEMORY OF JUDGE
DOUGLAS.

WASHINGTON, June 3, 1851.
Judge Douglas DEATH although anticipated for
days, has cast deep gloom city. His LOGS at
this time regarded by the administration national
calamity. despatch received here to day
that his remains wiz leave Chicago Wednesday for this
city, where they will be inferred By tho side qf bis arst
wife.
ALBANY June Q, 1881.
The intelligence Of the death OF Senatog Douglas
deep grief here Flags flying from the Capitol and
other places at halfmast, mark Of respect to his
memory
PoUGHKrxpsK, June 3, 1851
On the publication Of the death Of Senator
Douglas most Of the flags throughout the city were
lowered at half mast, and the bells tolled.
CAyANDAIGUA, Juue 3, 1861
Tdngs Of the death Of Judge Douglas fill the hearts OF
citizens with sorrow Our bells tong, and the
flags at half mast draped in mourning
splendid Flagstaff was raised in front Of the Town
House amid cheers Of the people TO- day and bears
flag in mourning at half mast out of respect to Judge
Douglas he {Dougias) educated here and is
beTed by many of our citizens fine portrait of him
occupies prominent position in our County Court room
Mrs. j. n Granger, the only sister OF Judge Douglas
while her way to the depot at Clifton Springs to take
the train for Chicago Saturday last thrown from
her carriage and was injured, and barely escaped with
her life. The mother of Judge Douglas who resides at
Clifton Springs is overwhelmed with grief at the death
Of her only son.