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Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-10

rule OF Mir Lincoln but We thlhk "Iuyhity to
the Nation" is sufficient qualification 10 IN
title Union men to voice in Union Cor
venton. We hope that such ~iil he the
opinion Of a majority of our Committee. II
they call Con, ention upon such lasis We
see no eason why fears need lie en'e't'ned
ihat our party Organization ha- been ''nniE-
toioed alone by selfish partisaus for political
reasons" Let all true Union men, whether
they voted in November for Bell, Irrckin
ridge, Lincoln or Douglas participate in the
election OF delegates, and let those drlegal es
recommend ticket for the support of the
friends of the Government. Can anything
be fairer than this? viii the Republican
party make "strict partisan nominations" for
fear that none of their number would hp con-
sidrred in the construction Of n Union ticket ?
The san francisco Times (Repuhlicau) wa
the first to demand rigid adherence TO its
party creed. One of the editors in the issue
Of April 29lh. enid:
The writers of this journal viii have no
better time than now 10 say TO al who ever
co-operatcd with the Republican party, that
IN the conduct Of lie organ we shall maintain
the Republican principles ns they have been
established at Chicago aud ns they are in
terpreted in their practical workings, by h~
present Executive of the United states On
that IlntfJrm. we made before the people Of
the United States IN intelligent cnnvass; we
elec I'd our President in the Constitutional
mode lie is our President now, aud he is
endra> >oring TO carry ont the instruct ms
upon hich he was elected. and it is no time
for party men to fnlter or desert the hag
The pnltry political sophi*n that we should
sink party. now, when rebellion exists. is n
doctrine to which we do not subscribe'
The Appeal, we are bound to say. never
uttered sentiments az illberal as the above.
tut when it ignores party platforms does it
spenk for those who will control the conven-
tion of it's party? AS for Iarty names. we
believe the people are heartily sick Of them
all They do not use the terms Democrat
and Republican now half as often rs they do
Union men and Seeessonists If the mis-
deeds Of pretended Democrats have made the
name odious, there is no law to prohibit the
ticket from being headed "Nntional Union. "
Daily national Democrat., 1861-05-10

TIA MES WHO CARRIED THE MESSAGE Tie
6rc Committeeman, who were ppoinied ly
the Ljndley Committee to beg for admission
into the Democratic party. were Mrs>rs Ben
ham, Wise Randolph st ycrs and Mitchell
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05
POCKET BOOK LOST,

lost a large calf-skn Pocket Book on the morning
of the st ins somewhere between Charlotte and Jo-
abs Creek, on the Wadesboro road, containing one
Note on Michael Garmon for $500, same for
S40o one on same for $780, same for SLIT 20,
one on S. Crisco and Sarah Kennedy, security, for
Sl72 49, one on E. Williams for 500, on j. & j.
Hagler for Sl0O, on Chas- Hnson for $780, on
Geo. L. Morrison, decd for 500, J. A Garmon
for S376 two on John Cariker for about Sell C.
W. Spears for about Sal, on c. H. Polk, amount
not recollected John R. Polk amount recol-
lected All these Notes, and others not recol-
lected are payable to Also, one note j. NJ. w.
Flow payable to a Mr. Bost, but owned by me, for
5000 There also in the book some three four
hundred dollars worth of receipts A. Hurley
stable, besides judgments and other papers.
All persons forewarned against trading for any
of the above named Notes other papers that may
have been lost.
Any one returning the book and its contents to
leaving it with Mr. VIM Treloar in Charlotte, will be
suitably rewarded. l. s. LINRER.
Feb s. 1861 3t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05
Dissolution.

The firm of FULLINGS, SPRINGS l. CO. was dis
solved by limitation the lst January, 1861.
The business will be continued under the name and
style of FULLiNGS Il SPRINGS and they hope, by
integrity and strict attention business merit the
same patronage heretofore literally bestowed by their
numerous friends and customers
The present financial crisis and the uncertainty OF
business for the future compel to shorten time
of credit from twelve to six months to prompt paying
custOmers-nOne others need ask it.
All persons indebted to the old firm of Fulngs
Springs Co., must come forward and make immediate
settlement it is absolutely necessary that the busi
be speedily closed up "a word the wise su-
cent." Jan l5 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05

bas~ All Ports in the United States north of
South Carolina, says the Charleston Courier, are
now considered Foreign Ports, and goods arriving
from such ports must be entered at the Custom
House of the Confederate States of America. All
ports from Georgetown S. c., along the coast south
and west, including Texas, Coastwise Ports.
We think this will have the effect of turning a
great deal of North Carolina trade from South Ca
rolina to Virginia ports.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05
MECkLENBURG HOUSE,

This hotel. situated the centre of the town of
Charlotte and convenient to the business portion of
the has been leased by the subscriber and reted
and put in good order and condition, and l am now
ready accommodate all who may call upon All
that ask of the public is to try and if they
pleased, will then know that the fault lies with
My table will be provided with the best that the country
afford-having secured the best of cooks and
servants l satisfied that l can please the taste of
the most fastidious.
Being provided with good and comfortable stables
and careful and attentive ostlers prepared pro-
vide for mans best friend, the Horse.
Feb 10, 1861 3m MATTHIAS HARKEY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05

WAR CAPACITIES OF THE SoUTH.-The Mobile
Advertiser discusses the probabilities Of civil war,
and adds:
The South could detach half its whole male
population to wage war with as much ease as the
North could one-ffth and in case of need the pro-
portiopate array of fighters which could marsh
al would astonish the world, and it would be still
more astonished by the solvent prosperity of our
condition when came out of contest requiring
such effort. When they talk about coercing,
conquering the South, let the valiant Mortimer
consider that every Southern State could defy the
invading armies of the whole world.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05
Carpenters Tools.
BIackSmith's Tools.

Such Bellows, Anvils, Vices, hand and slide Ham
mers Buttresses Farriers Knives Screwplates Stocks
and dies Blacksmths Pincers and Tongs Raspers and
Files of every kind, Cut horseshoe and clinch Nails,
Borax Iron of all Sizes both of northern and country
manufactures cast, pew blister and spring Steel &C.,
for sale very cheap at
TAYLOR'S, opposite the Mansion House:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05
The Celebrated Female Pills.

These Pills do not cure all diseases but they are Car-
rdnted TO cure Lucoredh Whs-tha dreadful scourge
to female health happiness and usefulness They are
not patented and are no humbug but prepared by
North Carolina physician of high standing and of
long experience in the treatment of female diseases
All that is necessary to convince you of their efficacy
far trial. For particulars wrappers. Price 81
per box. For sale at the DRUG STORES
Jan Is, 1861 VT
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05
CHARLOTTE, N. c.,

Would inform the public generally and the citizens of
Mecklenburg particularly, that he has resumed the
Practice of DENTISTRY and may be found at his old
stand. He is prepared to set Artificial Teeth Gold,
Silver Vulcanite or the Cheoplastic process, as
patients may DESIRE and fill Teeth with Gold, Tin,
Amalgam or Os Artificial.
He is also prepared to perform any operation belong
ing Dentistry and need not say that he will be pleas
ed to wait upon any of his old friends friends
you may take that for granted
x 3m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05
Implements of all kinds.

Straw Cutters, Corn Shelters, Plows, Hoes, Shoves,
Spades Forks, Axes, Picks Mattocks, Grubbng Hoes,
Trace Chains, Wagon Chains, Log Chains, Pruning
and Hedge Shears, Pruning and budding Knives, gar
den Hoes and Rakes with handes Grain Cradles grain
grass and brier Scythes Bush Hooks Wagon boxes;
Hollow such pots, and lids skillits, sp
ders stew-pans and kettles CauIdrons from 20 to l20
gallons each Iron and brass Preserving Kettles Sheep
Shears, &C, at TAYLORS Hardware Depot, opposite
the Mansion House.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05
shall be further liable to indictment as for mis-

shall be further liable to indictment as for mis-
demeanor.
SCHEDULE G.
Sec f. And the amendments under schedule G
shall be as follows, to wit:
l. The president and cashier of the banks here
in named on or before the first day Of October, in
each year, shall pay into the public treasury the
following tax on each share of stock owned by in-
dividuals or corporations, to wit: Bank of Wash
ington, 25 cents; Merchants Bank of Newbern,
25 cents; Bank of Wadesboro, ia cents; Bank
of Fayetteville, 12a cents; Commercial Bank of
Wilmington, 25 cents; Farmers Bank of North
Carolina, 25 cents; Bank of North Carolina, go
cents; Bank of Lexington, 80 cents; Miners
and Planters Bank, 80 cents; Bank of Com
merce, 80 cents; Bank of Clarendon. 80 cents;
Bank of Cape Fear, go cents; Bank of Whining
ton 60 cents; Bank of Charlotte, l2a cents:
Bank of Salisbury, go cents; Bank of Yancey-
vile, 25 cents. And any other which may be
chartered by this or any future General Assembly
60 cents on the share of 500 of such stock and
in that proportion for shares of less value
And in case the said officers of any bank, shall
neglect or fail to pay the tax, as herein required,
said bank shall pay double the amount of said tax,
and the same shall be sued for ano recovered by
the Attorney General, in the name Of the State,
in the superior court of the county of Wake
Sec. 5. Hereafter the clerks ofthe county courts
shall have until the tenth day of April in the year
ensuing the taking of the tax list to deliver to the
sheriff such copy thereof, and under the same
penalties as are prescribed in the fortieth section
of said act.
Read three times and ratified in General Assem-
bly, this 23d day of February, A. D., 1861.
W. T. DORTCH, s. H. c.
III. T. CLARK, s. s.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05
$IOO REWARD !!

I'D ANYWAY from the subscriber the 1st October,
HA, a mulatto boy named SOLOMON. He is near six
feet high about thirty years DID, toeraby bright rather
look when spoken The end of the forefnger of his
left hand has been cut off, and sharp hard knot has
grown on the END of it. l think he is lurking about
Rocky River, in the lower end of Cabarrus county,
where he raised. Rg~ All persons forewarned
not to harbor assist him. under the penalty of the
law l will pay the above reward for his delivery to
me- his apprehension and confinement in any Jail so
can get him. WILLIAM HAMILTON,
Negro Head Depot, Union Co., N. c.
Anril g. 1860. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05
GbR Wt5ttrn gemorrat.
CHARLOTTE. NC.

GOOD AMENDMENTs.-When the Revenue bill
was under consideration in the Senate, Mr. Burton
moved to amend it by taxing gongs Gan article used
at Hotels to remind boarders that their victuals
are ready.) Mr. Burton very correctly asserted
that gongs are great nuisances Mr. Outlaw pro-
posed that every man who wears a shawl be taxed
ST ; and Mr. Faison moved that bachelors be taxed
SIS. We are sorry to say that neither of these
amendments were adopted.
The amendment taxing "dead heads" rail-
roads after being adopted was reconsidered and
stricken out. Every man who rides on a railroad
Except the President of the Road) should be
made to pay his fare.
The SOUTHERN CABINET.-The Cabinet Of the
Southern Confederacy stands thus
Postmaster General-Henry T. Ellet of Miss.
attorney General-J. P. Benjamin of La.
Secretary of State--R Toombs, of Georgia.
Secretary ofhhe Treasury-C G. Memminger,
of South Carolina.
Secretary of War-L. Pope Walker, of Ala
bama.
The following gentlemen have been appointed
Commissioners to Washington: Messrs Abram
of La, Crawford of Ca, and Forsyth of Ala.
BsaP The election in Arkansas resulted in the
selection Of rs secessionsts, Is conditional seces-
sionists, and 20 Union men.
Bss" 1t is stated thai Gen. Twiggs has surrender
ed all the Federal property in Texas to the Texan
authorities
Bag~ The members of the Peace Conference, on
Saturday the 23d, visited Mr. Lincoln in Washing
ton. He made short address, giving, it is said,
an outline of his policy. MIR Lincoln then called
on the President and spent short time in consul
tation with him.
1t is stated that the new Cabinet will be COM
posed Of the following persons VIM Seward,
Sec'y of State; Simon Cameron of Penn, Secy of
the Treasury; Edward Bates, Attorney General !;
Montgomery Blair of Missouri, Sec'y of War; F
Adams of Mass, Sec'y of Navy; Schular Colfax of
Indiana, Postmaster General; Gov. Chase of Ohio,
Sec'y of Interior
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05

The subscriber has opened a fruit and Fruit tree
store next door above the Rock Island Office, and
will keep hand well selected stock of Fruit Trees
Grape Vines, Evergreens and Shrubbery &C Also,
Fruits of various kinds Apples, Oranges, Lemons,
Pine Apples, &C., &C. E. W. LYLES.
Dec. ii, 1860. IT,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05
NOTICE.

Taken up and committed to the Jail of Mecklenburg
county, on the Sth day of September, 1860, Negro
boy about 20 years of age, (black about feet
or inches high He says his name is JIM and that
he belongs John Worthy of CASTOR county, that his
master moved to Texas early last Spring, at which
time he ran away from him. Jim appears very dull:
scarcely communicate anything about his master
home with any intelligence. He has scar on his
right fore finger made by a cutting knife. The
is requested to come forward prove property pay
penses and take said boy away, otherwise he will be
disposed of according to law.
Oct g. 1860 if E. G. GRIER, Sheriff.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05
Reef Cattle Wanted.

Highest Cash Prices paid for Beeves and Sheep.
am still engaged in Butchering and desire to pur-
chase Beef Cattle and Sheep for which will pay the
highest market prices. Those having stock for sale
will find it to their advantage to give me CALL In
quire DR.. Taylor's Tan Yard.
Aug. 81, 1850. 26-tf J. L. STOUT.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05
Quinn's Rheumatic Remedy

Has effected cures ofRheumatism that considered
hopeless, certificates to prove which be exhibited
The suffering invited to give the medicine trial
Orders addressed to the undersigned Charlotte will
receive prompt attention. W. w. QUINN.
April 10, 1860 Price 81 so per bottle.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05

MASSACRE IN MExIco.-Advices from Monte
rey, Mexico announce that Mejia had entered
the town of Rioverde, abort forty miles from San
Luis, at the head of two thousand men, and that
he butchered two hundred men who defended the
place, sacked, pillaged and burned the houses and
returned to the mountains The little defensive
force especially the officers, contested every inch
of ground but had to yield at last.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05

SUPPREssIoNoF FORTUNE TELLINa.-A bill
for the suppression of fortune telling has just pass
ed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives:
1t provides that any person who shall pretend,
for gain or lucre, to predict future events by
cards, tokens, the inspection of the head hands
of any persons, or by any ones age or by consult
ing the movements of the heavenly bodies; who
shall pretend, for gain lucre to effect any pur-
pose by spells, charms, necromancy or incarnation,
shall be guilty of misdemeanor, punishable by any
Court of quarter Sessions in the Commonwealth,
with fine and imprisonment The first offence
shall be punishable with not more than years nor
less than Is days Imprisonment, and fine of not
more than 800, less than $40; the End ofehce,
with any term of imprisonment and fine exceeding
the above that the Court may deem proper. That
any person who shall advise the taking or admins
tering of what are commonly called love powders
or who shall prepare the same to be taken ad-
ministered, shall be guilty of misdemeanor, and
shall be punished above provided.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05

Music Lessons.
The undersigned begs leave to inform his friends and
patrons we'll the public generally that he is pre-
pared to give
Private Lessons on the Piano,
either at his residence at the residence of pupils.
HsA. Particular and prompt attention will be paid to
orders for tuning and repairing instruments, at shortest
notice and very moderate terms.
SHEET MUSIC and MUSIC BOOKS will be procured
at store prices.
Having been engaged in the Piano business for more
than years, offer assistance most particularly
all those who may desire to purchase Pianos to
exchange old Pianos for
Best references given.
Orders left at the post Office at Messrs Davidsons
Furniture Hall will receive prompt attention.
CHAS. o. PAPE, Prof. of Music,
Jan g. 1861 If Charlotte N Z.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05
SITUATION WANTED

As Conductor Railroad Train, or as Agent at
some Depot, Mail Agent.
Testimonials of moral character Southern principles
and close attention to business, can be given.
Address L. A. HELMS
Winchester Union CO., N c.
jan :, 1861. 3m-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05
DIR. JOSEPH GRAHAM

Offers his Professional Services to the citizens of
Charlotte and the surrounding country.
Office adjoining the residence of Mr. VIM. Johnston.
February H. 1861. yr.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05

CONTRACT AwARDED.-We learn that con-
tract has been awarded to the Atlantic x N. G..
Railroad Company by the State for the manufac-
ture of shell and shot and the remodeling of old
flint guns belonging to the Government, and that
the work is to be done at the Company's shops in
Newbern, and to be superintended by j. ID. Whit
ford, Esq, President of the Company, and Mr.
Hudson, Master Machinist. We are truly glad
that the Company have secured the contract and
doubt not but they will be able to execute it in
satisfactory manner.-Newbern Progress.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05
Hardware!! Hardware!
A. A, N. NJ. TAYLOR

It'd ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the pub
H0 lie generally, that he has added to his extensive
stock of Stoves and Tin Ware, large and complete
stock of Hardware, consisting in part as follows:
Carpenters Tools.
Circular, MILL crosscut, hand, ripper, pannel, prun-
ing grating lennon, back, compass, webb, and butch
SAWS Braces and bits, Draw Knives, Chissels,
Augers, GmleS, Hammers, Hatchets, and Axes; Brick
plastering, and pointing Trowels; settlers, Screw
plates, Stocks and dies Planes of all kinds, Spoke
shaves Steeblade beye and try Squares Spirit Levels
Pocket Levels, Spirit level Vials Boring machines
Gougers, and in fact everything mechanic wants, in
great variety and at very low prices, at TAYLORS
Hardware Store and Tinware Depot, opposite the Man
sion House, Charlotte, n. C.
May %, 1860. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05

AT TAYLORS you can find the largest assortment
of Cutlery Guns and Pistols, of all the celebrated
makes.
GLASS, of ali sizes and qualties-both French and
American. Also Putty by the keg or pound.
WOODEN WARE Brooms, &C., of all kinds.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05
Charlotte Il .. &. Railroad.

On and after the First day of October, THROUGH
EXPRESS FREIGHT TRAINS will run Daily between
Charlotte and Charleston, without thus
enabling reighS to reach Charlotte in days less
from New York, and in day from Charleston, and
ricc
Also, THROUGH TICKETS will be sold from Char
lotte TO Charleston at So so, and to New York via
Charleston Steamers, at Sl9 and uersa The
chants and public are invited try this cheap and
expeditions route for freightS and passengers.
A II. MARTIN,
Oct :, 1850. tt Gen1 Ft. and Ticket Agent
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05

SORE THRoAT.-A correspondent of the Char
lesion Courier says: 81 have used for forty years in
my family the following remedy for Sore Throat
One-quarter of teaspoonful of ground red pep
per, one desert spoonful of Epson salts. put in
tea cup, pour on the ingredients boiling water,
cover the same for few minutes, and then let it
cool, and take teaspoonful every fifteen minutes,
if there is much soreness in the lower part Of the
throat wash with No. 6. l use freely red pepper
sprinkled on muslin doubled round the throat wet
occasionally with whiskey or vinegar. No danger
in keeping it on for hours-it makes a mark, bat
does not blister. -s
have had two cases lately in my family, so Sc
we're as to alarm me-both cured in few days by
the use Of the above remedy. Sometimes / cut
slice of lemon and put in the pepper tea; / also
sugar molasses to make it more palatable.
For a child, make the tea weak; if they cannot
take pepper tea the throat may be washed or mop
ped with it. ] would not hesitate to use this rem
edy with severe liberated Sore throat.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05

The New York papers have elected the follow
ing statement from the women and children who
lately left Fort Sumter in the Marion:
The Force IN Fort Sunater.-There had been
no reinforcement of Major Anderson up to the
time of the Marion leaving on Friday last Sew
erty nine persons, including the officers aud band,
and exclusive of working corps of some twenty
men, under Capt. Foster. constitute the whole gar
rison-a force generally felt to be insufficient for
rigorous or prolonged defence of the place.
When Lient. Talbot returned from Washington,
the command were assembled, and the decision of
the President communicated to them. The ex-
pressons of confidence reposed IN them by the au-
thorities at Washington gave them new heart, and
every man declared he would fight to the last, and
die rather than surrender.
A great many guns have been mounted ON the
I'd and Sd tiers, and they are now in as good con-
dition to defend the fort as they ever will be,
cepting that they are shorthanded. A light is
kept burning throughout the night in each Of the
casemates and every thing ready for action, there
is no lack for ammunition, any quantity Of gren-
ades of destructive character have been prepar-
ed for use at close quarters.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-03-05
THE REVENUE Law.

The following is the new Tax Law passed by the
Legislature of North Carolina: