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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19
COMMODORE sTRINGHAM AND THE
uATTERAS PRISONERS.

Some few facts in relation to Commodore
Stringham, of the Minnesota, and the Hatteras
prisoners, having recently come to our notice, we
deem them worthy of mention as highly credlta-
bic to that officer. 1t appears that by the articles
of agreement between Com. Stringham and Com.
Barron, the Hatteras prisoners surrendered as
I" prisoners of war; and on arriving at New York,
Stringham sent dispatch to that effect, and init
mating that they were to be treated prisoners of
war; and not as rebels. This the administration
objected to; and in consequence Of this objection,
there sprang up considerable telegraph communl-
cation between the Commodore and the admins
tration and the prisoners were not landed tor sew
eral DAYS after their arriyal-StriDgham refusing
to surrender them unless it clearly stipulated
and agreed upon on the part of the Government
that they were to carry out in good faith what had
been agreed to at Hatteras. 1t is said that
Stringham, in the meantime, frequently ap-
preached Com. Barron and Col. Martin, and
sured those gentlemen, on his honor, that they
had 40 cause to apprehend deceit; that sooner
than he would put them on shore without the full
assurance of the Government that the compact
was to be strictly kept, he would blow up the
ship with every man on board, himself among the
rest. However, he persevered in his determine
ton, and did not, or would not, surrender one OF
them until his terms were complied with fully.
The course pursued by Com. Stringham in this
case, made him unpopular with the Dynasty, and
either in consequence of this, or his utter con-
tempt of those in power, he resigned his com
mission and retired to private life and several of
his officers did the same thing, while Hale who
had been his Secretary, continued on, with the
determination to leave the Federal service as soon
opportunity offered to join the Confederate
service; and he accordingly left when he got to
Hampton Roads, bringing away with him certain
articles which, it is said, caused the detention of
+b To- tboir
some two or three Gays; as after he left they had
to send to Washington to get them before they
could sail, not being able to do so without them.
-Norfolk Day Book.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19
MERCHANT TAILORING.

FULLINGS, SPRINGS & CO. have also added to their
Ready-made Clothing Stock, Merchant Tailoring De-
partment, to which they call the especial attention
their many friends and customers.
They intend making this department second to none
in the State, either in style and quality Goods in
the manufacture of Garments.
At all times will be found good stock of Black and
coored Cloths, English French and American CASH
neres and variety ofVestings. Also, assortment
of Rock Island Cassmeres.
They feel confident of their ability to undersel any
other house in the State from the advantages they
hare in getting their goods.
Their goods are bought by the quantity, by OF
the Firm who resides in the Northern markets. which
gives him the opportunity of taking advantage of the
prices of goods thereby saving at least twenty-five
per cent to the consumer.
ES5~Dmes saved are Dollars made !@a9a So try us.
Orders from a distance solicited. Cutting done on
short notice.
Sept %, 1860. FULLINGS SPRINGS l. CO.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19
soMRrH1Ne ABOUT FIREsH1Ps.

According to personal accounts of members of
that gallant and devoted little band who partici-
pated in the daring and successful expedition near
New Orleans recently, the fire vessels engaged IN
the enterprise did good duty. Though they did
not come in contact with the enemy's feet, they
frightened the most powerful one of them away,
and that, too, at most critical juncture, just as
the Manassa seemed in imminent danger CT
capture
Fireships have alwaysshad place in the list of
recognized implements of naval warfare. Yes
sells of this character we're effectively used by the
Rhodans in their with the SyIans, hundred
years before the commencement Of the Christian
era, according to Livy. The English also en-
ployed them in their engagements with the
famous Spanish armada, in 1888, and very effect
lively, too. Previously, in the course of the long
war between Spain and the Netherlands, they
were used, with fearful effect, in the defence of
the city of Antwerp, to facilitate the capture of
which the Duke Of Parma constructed a great
bridge across the Scheldt. Sent adrift down the
stream, they came in contact with the bridge, and
exploding, carried terrible destruction into the
ranks of the Spaniards.
In this very century freships have been
efectually employed by the Greeks in their strug
gle for independence against the Turks
The purpose to be accomplished by these yes
sells is twofold; the original and principal object
being to carry fire among the enemys fleet. The
freship is filled with iufammable materials so ar
ranged as to be easily ignited, and being naviga-
ted as may be to the vessels towards which
it is directed those materials are set on fire, and
the ship is deserted by the crew. The chief OBJ
ject to be attained is that the ship shall be in
complete confagration, as she drifts near the
vessel to be attacked. Besides this, they are
sometimes so arranged to explode when near,
or in contact with the fleet Graphing irons
sometimes placed upon freships to enable those
navigating them to hook the vessel they would
attack, and SO secure its destruction.-N Orleans
Pfcdyune
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19

GREAT BRITALNs PUBLIC DEBT.-The public
debt of Great Britain, amounting to upwards of
100000, 1000, is the wonder of the world, but
the establishment it eXcites is diminished when we
consider that it is fund in which the people
deposite their surplus capital and that is thus
held, not by few creditors, but by no less than
54O,2 persons, Of whom lS5, lSl, or mere than
one-third are entitled to dividends of less than SO
each. So far from the fact is it that most of the
creditors of the United Kingdom draw large di-
vidends, that only HIS of them are entitled to
dividends of upwards of $4,000 each In con-
nection with this view of the public debt of Eng
land, the Savings Banks Of England and Ireland
furnish an illustration of the capacity of people
to place large sums in the shape of a funded debt
By an Act Of Parliament the amounts deposited
IN the Savings Banks were required to be placed
under the control of commissioners, by whom
they were invested in the public debt, and in
1899 1t was found that the deposits amounted to
Sill ,3l5,615, belonging to l,3O4 S3S depost0rs
who received but 2.94 per cent. interest, the differ
ence between that and per cent being the cx-
pense of management.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19

NtJte Of North C0rOtiRG--htchicnburg county,
Court Of Pleas and Quarter Scssons-Juy Term, 1861.
John Little VS.. The Mrckl"nburg Gold & Copper Co.
Original Attachment.
Ii appearing to tho satisfaction of the Court that tho
defendants not inhabitants of this State it therefore
ordered by the Court that publication be made in the
Western Democrat for six successive weeks. notifying
said defendants to be and appear before the Justices of the
Court OF Pleas and Quarter Sessions at the next Court
TO be held tor said county at the Court House Charlotte
on the 4fh Monday OF October next then and there to
plead answer drnur. or Judgment pro confesso will be
entered against them.
Witness w Reid, clerk of said Court at office the 4th
Monday of July 1851 and in the Seth year of American
Independence. w X. REID, Clerk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19
Hoop Poles, Slaves and Cord Wood
Wanted at the Charlotte Steam Mill.
Oct Is. JOHN WILKES.
SUBSISTENCE DEPARTMENT, I
RALEIGH, Sept 90. 1861.

Sealed Proposals will be received at this office for
the delivery of SALT BEEF, according to the follow
ing tipulations:
The Beef must be from we-fatted Cattle slaughtered
after the goth of October and weighing not less than
$50 pounds.
The legs and leg-rounds Of the hind quarters and
the shins, and least six pounds of the neck end of
each fore-qnarter must be excluded from each barrel
and the remainder of the carcass, instead of being
with ceavcr, be cut with and knife to give
the meat square, neat and smooth appearance in
pieces of not less than six pounds, more than ten
pounds.
The Beef must be sailed at the rate of bushe of
pure Turks Island Salt, or bushels of Liverpool
Salt, and ounces of pulyerized Satpetre to every
200 pounds, exclusive Of pickle to be made from
fresh water, strong salt will make it. and must
be perfectly bright and clear. This Department will
furnish salt at cost and charges, if de-
sired.
The Beef must be pat in barrels: the barrels must
be tight and well coopered: the nett weight of Beef
and the contractors marked each barrel. The
Beef will be inspected by inspecting officers be ap
pointed By this Department, at the point of delivery.
Two securities will be required in equal to the
amount of the contract.
JOHN DEVEREUX,
Oct Com. of Sub.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19
STOLEN.
November 8, 1861

Some time recently, from the shop afthe subscriber
Double-cased SILVER WATCH, cylinder Escapement
made by NJ l. Tobias, Liverpool, No. $3.50, for which
the subscriber will pay liberal reward the deliver
en- or to any person who may give such information
concerning it as will lead him to get it, -...
He requests all the Siyersmiths in the State to be
on the sharp look out for it. The Watch was in good
repair when stolen, NJ, G. H. DAVIS,
NOV; 9th. - Concord, n. G.
zNrZ 9 -s-sS -Fes IS sc
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19
G. IL. TaylOr's
VIRGINIA PRINTING INK ESTABL ISHMENT
Corner of Adams and Leigh streets, RICHMOND, Va

Corner of Adams and Leigh streets, RICHMOND, Va.
c.. r. A L 0 R. Printing Ink Manufactu-
rer, takes pleasure in announcing the Southern
Press that his Ink Factory is in successful ope-
ration in the manufacture Of every description of Print
ing Ink which he is prepared to furnish n
able terms. News Book and job Inks every descrip
tion always on hand.
Orders promptly attended to- Address
C. R. TAYLOR,
July I'd. Richmond, Va.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19
NOTICE.

The undersigned having qualified aministrato of
the estate of R. B Monteith, the October sessions
1861 OF Mecklenhurg County Court, all persons in
debted to said estate are requested to come forward
and make payment; and those having claims against
the required present them within the time
prescribed by law or this notice will be pleaded in bar
of their recovery.
A. \. ALEXANDER, Admir-
November 3, 1861 4t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19
Oct l

State Of Worth Carolina-G Castor county.
Court CT Pleas and Quarter Sessons--Aug Term, 1861.
David Friday and Marion Friday John Smith and
wife Elizabeth, Jacob Link and wife Margaret Jacob
Sammey aud wife Mary.
Devisavet vel
1t appearing to the satisfaction Of the Court that
Jacob Sammey and wife Mary two of tie Defendants
in the above reside beyond the limits of this State
1t therefore ordered by the Court that publication be
made IL the Western Democrat paper published in
the of Charlotte for six weeks successfully
handing the said Jacob Sammcy and wife Mary APP
pear the next of this Court be held for the
county of CASTOR at the Courthouse in Dallas, She
third Monday in February next then and there to make
themselves party defendants or Judgment pro cOnfesso
Will be entered against them.
Witness, ". Glenn, Clerk Of said Court at Office
in Dallas, the Sd Monday in August, 1861
84-6t Tpr adv SCI w. d. GLENN, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19
We publish recipe for putting up corned beef,
which we clip from the Rome Courier:

WHICH We cIIP ITUnI VIIe 1'0Il0 00V1I =
"For picking 100 pounds beef Take six
gallons of water, nine pounds of SALT three pounds
brown sugar, one quart molasses, two ounces salt
petre, one ounce red pepper and one ounce of pot
ash Boil and skim it we'll, and let it stand until
entirely cold; then, having rubbed your meat
with fine salt and packed closely filled in a wa
ter-tght cask, pour the brine over it-after stand
ing six weeks, reboil the brine and return it to
the tub, or if you prefer making it into bacon,
take it out of the brine the end of the six weeks,
and smoke it well with green hickory wood
This receipt answers admirably for curing hams
also"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19
Confederate Lean.

The undersigned having been appointed local Com
missioners to receive subscriptions of stock to the
Confederate loan, would respectfully and most earn
esty appeal the patriotism of the people of Neck
Ienburg to come forward with their known iberaty,
and uphold the Government and sustain the credit Of
the Confederate States by such substantial aid which
4heir ample would imperatiyely to demand
1t is mere gift ask of you. they empty
promises made in return. We offer you good dividend
paying stocF and promise ofpepeuaE releffrom Black
Republican rule, for your money.
JOHN WALKER,
JOHN A. YOUNG,
W. r. MYERS, Commissioners
JOS H. WILSON,
July so. JAS. Fl. CARSON,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19
Devisavet vel non

State Of Ao1th Observation-Disclosures county.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Scssons-uly Term. 1851
John Hicks The Mcckcnburg Gold and Copper Co.
Original Attachment.
1t appearing the satisfaction Of the Court that the de-
PENDANTS inhabitants of this State but reside be-
You'd the limits of the it is therefore ordered by the
Court that publication be made in the Western Democrat
newspaper printed in the of Charlotte for sue
ccSsvc weeks, notifying said defendants be and appear
before the Justices of the Court of Pleas and Quarter
sons the court be held for said county at the
Court House i'll Charlotte, the 4h Monday in October
next then and there plead denur iudg-
ment pro confcsso will be entered against them
Witness w Reid, Clerk of said Court. at office the
4h Monday of July 1861 and in the 86h year of Amer
lean independence.
7g-St w. K. REID. Clerk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19
PROCLAMATION.

In pursuance and by virtue of a resolution
of the General Assembly of North Carolina, I, Henry
T. Clark Governor exsoficio of said State do here
by notify and require all male citizens of this State
in the enemy country of the United States to
North Carolina where their allegiance is justly
due aVithin thirty days from the date hereof and dc
hereby declare alien enemy subject to all the
palms. penalties and forfeiture which may be in
Cured by alien enemy, every person failing to obey
the requirements of this Proclamation except he be
soldier in the army of the Confederate States,
one of them in prison, detained by force.
HENRY 7. CLARK,
Governor, ex-offico.
Executive Department, Raleigh, Oct. l, 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19
HEADQUARTERS NORTH CAROLINA TROOPS,
ADJUTANT GENERAIis OFFICE,

UAROLINA I
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
General Order, | Raleigh Sept. Goth, 1861.
No. Is.
l. All companies of twelve months volunteers offer
ing their services after the of October required
furnish their arms for viii oh the State will pay
II. Officers raising the companies hereby author
lied collect all the public in the counties in
which they reside for the use of their companies.
III. Should the above modes fail to furnish arms
enough for any company the Captain will receive au-
thority to purchase application to this Office.
By order of he Commander-n-chief
J. G. MARTIN,
Oct. l, 1851 84-3t Adjutant General.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19
NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE

MOUNT PLEASANT, n. c.
The next Session of this College will open September
25th, proximo, and continue the usual session of a.
weeks The location is healthy, the community in
teligent, and the charges moderate.
Board tuition aud room-rent, in College,
AZ weeks, $ll5 to Sl3G
Board tuition and room-rent, in Primary
Department., 107 to l26
The Board of Trustees have introduced military
tics and drill part Of the DAHL exercises Sundays
excepted) under the management of very competent
instructor.
For further particulars, send for a catalogue
D. H. BITTLE, Prest
August IS, 1861 At
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19

A COOP One ON GENERAL MAGRUDER-
Everybody on the Ouachita River, and especially
in Monroe and Trenton, Louisiana, knows Ned
Phelps, former clerk Of the magnificent steamer,
"Pargoud." Ned is a private in company A, Of
the "Crescent Rifles" First Louisiana Battalion,
better known as the "Charley Dreux Battalion"
This battalion was and is on the peninsula,
under General J. B. Magruder For while
Gen. Magruder used to take the troops under his
command, and carry them on long and wearisome
marches through the peninsula. On one of these
expeditions he had marched-so the boys say
the Dreux Battalion sixteen hours, through a
drenehing rain, when, finally, morning came, with
the "boys" broken down and nearly famshed
No particular hardship in this, as it is occasional
ly the fate Of all soldiers so to suffer Gen
Magruder, being General went to a farm house,
near his encampment, and ordered hot break
fast. 1t was soon forthcoming, and the General
had just begun to enjoy it when Ned Phelps
walked in, and, without saying word to the
General or anybody else, commenced eating very
heartily. The General cleaned back amazed, as
at him gazed, and laid down his knife and fork,
with just breath enough to ask "Sr, do you
know whom you are eating With" ''Nop replied
Ned Phelps, still helping himself 'No, don't
know whom am eating with. Since I came
soldering Ihaoent bce, at all particular aohom
Late ruth, 50 the rictuaIs eere clean"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19

HARD TO BEAT-One of the juveniles, though
considerably advanced, presented himself, not
long since for admission to public school near
the Day Dock He was shown a seat; and in
the course of the morning the master resolved to
enter into little examination of the youths cap
acities and knowledge, prior to assigning him a
class. Calling to the b'hoy to stand up, he asked:
"Do you know anything about GRAMMAR"
81 don't know anything else" said the boy
every well. Now attend: in the beginning
God made the world. Parse world
All the b'hoy knew of grammer was what he
had heard that very morning from the classes
reciting around him but he had been taught that
when he was fighting in the dark he must strike
straight out from his shoulder, right anG left,
and all would be right.
"Parse world?' he drawed out inquiringly, so
as tongain time.
"Ies, In the beginning God made the world
Parse world"
"Wall, world is the biggest kind of noun, mas
cune gender, all sorts of tense, past present and
future, and (sapping his hands down on the desk
with tolce that shook the building it is governed
by God! Now fetch on your Sunday school
scholars, old boss, and see if they can beat that"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19

State o., North Standardization county..
Court of Pleas and Quarter sessons-Juy Term. 1861.
Charles II Newbold vs.. The Meckenburg Gold and Con-
per Company Original Attachment.
It appearing the satisfaction of the Court that the
PENDANTS inhabitants of this State, therefore or
dered by the that publication be made in the West
ern Democrat for six successive weeks notifying said de-
PENDANTS to he and pear before the Justices the Cont
OF Pleas and Quarter Sessions the Court to he
held for said county the Court House in Charlotte on
the 4th Monday of October then and there to plead
answer or demr, orjudgmen pro confesso viii be enter
ed against them.
Witness, w Reid, clerk of said Court at Office the
4th Monday q kly 1891 aud in the 66th wear of Amer
ican Independence. ". K. REID, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19

1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that tie de-
PENDANT in this is nhabitan of this State it is
therefore ordered by the Court that publication be made
in the Western Democrat six successive weeks notify
ing said defendant to be and appear before the Justices
the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions at the
be held fo said county the Court House III Charlotte
on the 4th Monday in October next then and there
plead answer or denaur, judgment pro confsso will be
entered against him.
Witness, Reid, clerk of said Court at Office the
4h Monday of July 1861, and in the s6h year of Amer
lean Independence. W. K. REID Clerk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19

1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Count that de-
PENDANTS not inhabitants of this State, is therefore
ordered by the Court that publication be made in the
Western Democrat for six successive weeks notifying said
defendants to be- and appear before the Justices the
Court OF Pleas and Quarter Sessions the Courtto
be held for said county at the Court House in Charlotte
on the 4h Monday in October next then and there TO
plead answer demur, judgment pro confesso will be
entered against them Lax.
Witness w Reid, clerk of said Court, at Office the
4th Monday ofJuly, and in the Seth year of American
Independence W K REID, Clerk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19
Oct l

SUBSISTENCE DEPARTMENT,
RALEIGH, Sept. Il, 1861. !
The undersigned is DESTROYS of purchasing a large
lot of these articles for the of the Troops App-
cation may he made to him, to any one Of the
Agents engaged in purchasing for the State.
JOHN DENEREUX,
Oct St Com. of Sub.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19

State Of North Cdrotiaa--HcchIen6urg county.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-JuIy Term 1861
VIM Little The Mecklenburg God and Gopher Co
Original Attachment.