The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-13
THE NEWS.

THE NEWS.
Waiting Of great Importance has occurred within the
n,-,k We could fill our columns with vague and
ir,bsLIe rumOrs, but do not think our readers
,IJ be much Enlightened in that way therefore we
omit many OF them
his generally believed that President Davis has again
-oposed terms of peace to Lincoln. The victor of
rrsc can at times with proprety, propose terms
10 the vanquIshcd.
T. is srpposeG that the visit of Prince Jerome Napo-
1.on uhe confidential agent of the French Emperor
and second heir the throne of France.l Washing
Ton Is for the purpose of offering mediation stop
,rc war between the North and South. If Monsieur
v.rocou will make Lincoln acknowledge our indepen-
f...re and withdraw his hirengs from Southern soil
+: will do some good. Nothing else will stop the war
and keep the Yankees from being sent to atory in
abundance 1t that the Prince has been to Manas-
sas and WAS handsomely received by Gems. Johnston
and Bcnuregard. He could be induced to visit
Richmond
It j. believed that the federalists on the peninsula
have all rctrcntcd to Fortress Monroe, after destroying
rhe village OF Hampton. Gen Magruder, of Yorktown
frightened them of
PosrulsrGE-Dr F. NJ Ross has been re-appointed
Postmaster this place by President Davis. DR.. Ross
the Oldest Postmaster in the State and we can say
,la, We have found him of the most accommoda-
ting.
IN This State? We have been asked the question scy-
rral times and we have asked of the members of
the legislature, but appears to know If there
j. Il law to know its provisions The law
passed Fall repealed by the volunteer bill of
the extra session, and if another law substituted
We have it, and have been unable to find
anv one who has. Can the Raleigh papers furnish any
light on the subject?
Since writing the above, find the following order
in the State Journal. published as an advertisements
v ch We copy for tile benefit of all concerned:
HEADQUARTERS y. c. Tnoors \
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
Raleigh July 81, 1851.
Energetic action the part of officers the militia
required organize that most essential power for
the defence and protection of the State Each hriga-
dcrgrurral will, therefore, Immediately report this
office the numbers of the Regiments in his Brigade and
tn tU of the Colonies, Lieuenant-C oonels
and Majors of each: if already filled, and those
that
The Captain or Commanding Officer of every district
Will hcEin immediately enroll all persons liable
militia duty in his district and do all other things
q.ircd 10y the militia law. passed February 25h, 1861
In every district, where there is Captain Com
handing Officer, the Colonel if there be Colonel
the Brigadier-G encral, and if there be Brgader
General then the Sheriff of the county, will designate
person i'll each Captains district to enroll the men
between the age OF eighteen and fortfve, and order
them to meet and elect Company Officers. and report
their names to this Office required by section To-.
Act OF 1861.
By order OF the Commanders thief.
j. G. MARTIN,
Acknowledgement n. c. State Troops.
n. C. TRoors.-North Carolina has sixteen Regi-
in Virginia, and enough in camp in the
State to make ten Regiments.
rzza. The 18TH Regiment y. c. Volunteers arrived in
Richmond on Wednesday last J. Johnson Pcttigrew
is Colonel
nEEsr We learn that Capt. T H. Brem's company of
this town (now in camp Raeigh) has been received
by the Confederate Government Flying Artillery and
VII! be equipped accordingly.
y. c. STATE BoxDs.-In view of the fact that the
Northern Congress has passed bill for conscating
properly owned by Southern people, Gov. Clark should
that of interest is paid y. c. bonds
owned 10y in the hands of Northern The
Treasurer should not be permitted to pay dollar to
Northern bOnd-hoders Besides, the State authorities
should Immediately seize all the property in this State
owned the North, such gold mines, lands houses
In another column we publish the confscaton law
passed by the LncOnites. 1t will be that it
tans provision for the adjustment of slavery The
objects of the administration unmiS takeable,
and every Southern resolve die rather than
submit to the government at Washington.
FRrrr.-Fruit of all kind seems be more abundant
in this immediate section, this year. than the past
three four years. Watermeons are plentiful and
very moderate prices.
RAILRoADs.-The great benefit of Railroads to the
public has been fully demonstrated since the began
The facilities afforded for transporting troops and
munitions of war, has than repaid the OF
building the roads. We learn that 400 soldiers have
been transported that portion of the Wi Char.
K. Road leading from this place to Lincolnton, only
forty miles in length. And when remember the
thousands carried over the Char. Il S. c., the n. c.
Raj and CASTOR, vii. & Weldon, and vii. Manches-
Roads, estimate may be formed of the cOnve
nence of railroads. The railroad lines through North
Carolina have saved our soldiers from many days OF
weary marching.
NAIL CARRIERS.-CannOt members Of Congress
have something done for the mail carriers in this State
Nrny of them poor men, and they have been
ing the mails for six and ten months without receiving
cent of pay. There is general complaint about the
matter and unless they part of their pay,
many will discontinue carrying the mail. For some
time before the breaking up of the Union the old gov
eminent neglected pay them, and after dissolution
they continued do the work for the purpose of aiding