davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08
Thirteenth Dividend.
Charlotte 81 s. c. Railroad Company

A semi-annuaI Dividend of Four Dollars per share
has been declared by the Directors and will be paid to
Stockholders on aud after the first day of January
Stockholders residing in North Carolina and Eastern
York S. c., will be paid by the Companys Agent at
Charlotte those in Chester District and Western York.
by the Agent Chester Fairfield stockholders at the
Bank in Winnsboro and those in Charleston at the
Bank of the State of South Carolina. All others will
be paid at the Treasurers office in Columbia.
G. B0UKNIGHT,
Dec %, 1860 1t See'y and Treasurer
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08

HEAVY TRAVEL TO THE SoUTH-The Peters
burg Express says: "The regular trains to the
South are daily heavily loaded with through pas
sengers, many of whom consist of Northern capi-
talists route for South Carolina and other
Southern States. A gentleman from the city of
New York informs US that there are three thous-
anG prominent monied men in that city who are
now prepared to come to the South, having deter
mined upon this course in the event of dissolu-
tion of the Union'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08
FRUIT AND TREE STORE.

The subscriber has opened out next door above
Byery's Tn-Shop, in the Mansion House Building, 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. IL, 1860. IT,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08

WASHINGTON, Dec 30.-It is stated that Gen.
Scott, several days ago, submitted to the President
plan for blockading Charleston, besides strongly
reinforcing all the Southern garrisons and other
military preparations; but the plan not favora
blv received.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08
500 REWARD!

I'd ANYWAY from the subscriber the lst October,
IN aI mulatto boy named SOLOMON. He is near six
feet high about thirty old toeraby bright rather
Slim and weighs about l75 pounds. lie has down
look when spoken to- The end of the fOrefnger of his
left hand has been 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 Caharrus county
where he raised. B=lg All persons arc torewarned
to harbor assist him. under the penalty of the
law will pay the above reward for his delivery to
me- or his apprehension and confinement in any Jail
l can get him. WILLIAM HAMILTON.
Negro Head Depot, Uuon Co., y. C.
April @, 1860. tt
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08

THE EFFEcr-The property belonging to the
estate of Col M. Campbell, decd, was sold at his
late residence, on Thursday last, and although the
company was large, property sold very low-on a
credit too. The reduction was 20 to 50 per cent.
compared with such sales few months ago
,StatesUiUe Eupress.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08
Blacksmith's Tools.

Such Bellows, AnvilS, Vices, hand and slide Ham
mers Butresses Farriers Knives, Screwplates Stocks
and dies Blacksmths Piucers and TOngs, RasPers and
Files of every kind, Cut horseshoe and clinch Nails
Borax of all Sizes both of northern and country
manufactures cast, pow 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, 1861-01-08
Reef Cattle Wanted.

Highest Cash Prices paid for Beeres and Sheep.
am still engaged in Buchering, 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 call In
quire DIR. Taylor's Tan Yard.
Aug. 81, 1860. 26-tf J. L. STOUT.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08

Gov Magofin, of Kentucky, has issued his pro-
clamaton, calling extra session of the Legisla-
ture Of that State to meet on the 18th of January
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08
Agricultural implements of all kinds.

Straw Cutters, Corn Shelters, Plows, Hoes, ShOvels,
Spades, Forks, Axes, Picks Matocks, Grubbng Hoes,
Trace Chains, Wagon Chains, Log Chains, Pruning
and Hedge Shears, Pruning and budding Knives, gar
den Hoes and Rakes with handles Grain Cradles grain,
grass and brier Scythes Bush Hooks, Wagon boxes;
Hollow ware, such potts. and lids, skillits sp
ders stew-pans and kettles Cauldrons from 90 l20
gallons each Iron and brass Preserving Kettles Sheep
Shears, &C., at TAYLOR'S Hardware Depot, opposite
heMansion House
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08
MEDICAL NOTICE.

DRS NJ B. TAYLOR and J. N. MILLER have
associated themselves for the practice of MEDICINE
in all of its various branches.
pea Office at DR.. MillIer's old stand.
October %, 1860.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08
II h E
WESERR4H DKM0GnAE,
6Published every TueSday,0
WILLIAM j. Y Al Els,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.

DTEl97GSg PR AG3I3UIsC~
maid in ady w
If paid within months, -'-'.------ W oo
If raid after expiration of the year, %
re- Any person sending us five NEW subscribers,
,crompanicd bv the advance subscription (Sl0l will
receive sixth copy gratis for one year
E-ls- Subscribers and others who may wish to send
n,oncv to Us can do 50 by mail, at our risk
pZfs- Transient advertisements must be paid for in
advance
l-,9- Advertisements not marked the manuscript
for specific time will be inserted until forbid, and
charged accordingly
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08
Charlotte Il =. G. Railroad.

90 60 A1LObS you can find the largest ssortment
makes. "
uhAoo ct all sizes and qualities-both French and
WmGa ,Ean; Also, Putty by the keg pound.
"OODEN WARE Brooms, &C, of all kinds
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08
Carpenters Tools.

Circular, MILL crosscut, hand, ripper, pannel, prun-
ing grating lennon, back compass, webb, and butch
SAWS Braces and bits, Draw Knives, Chisses,
Augers, Gmlets, Hammers, Hatches, and Axes: Brick,
pIasterng, and pointing TrOwels Saw-setters, Screw
plates, Stocks and dies Planes of all kinds Spoke
shaves Scebade bevel and try Squares; Spirit Levels
Gougers, and in fact everything mechanic in
great variety and at very low prices, at TAYLOR'S
Hardware Store and Tinware Depot, opposite the Man
sion House, Charlotte, n. C..
Nav %. 1860. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-01-08

iiardware!! Hardware !!
A, A. n. NJ, TAYLOR

ID ESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the pub
Ee, 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:
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-09-03
NAVAL mOVE1gENT.
Too Erig"tes AMI EIgAt Steamers Acconpay.sed
dg Iftstn o Sae@U Boats B0k4d .Sdah
SUPPOSED TO LAND, TROOPS on OUR
COAST 6-.ss-- s-ae
sc, sc. &C,


View shown a telegram from Raleigh
last night to the effect that Gov Clark had
been telegraphed byzGen. Huger that , Frig-
ates and Steamers passed Cape Henry on
Monday evening. coming South, With men and
small boats, Supposed to be for detnonstra-
ton coast. -., s...@1-
=. We also learned that Capt Oliver, O. n at
this place, received orders last night to pre-
pare to breakfast II regiment that would be
sent down from Goldboro' this morning ard
also to secure conveyance to send them immG-
diately to Hatteras.
The feet may be intended for some other
point, but the general impression seems to be
that it is for the Coast of North Carolina-hencc
the promptness i'll hutrying troop forward to
give them proper reception.
p. S. Since Tire 4ts6ye was written the Al
benlarl arrived at 10 O'Clock last night and re
ports Federal vessels lying off at HatteIas
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-09-03
THE LATEST DISPATCHES FROM WASH
INGTON.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 24--Observations taken
from the Alexandria and Loudoun Railroad s. ow
that the Confederate camps at Beesburg contain
5000 infantry aud six cannon. At a point SIX
miles below, there are 5000 men, with SIX cam
non. Fo, miles beyond these are $500 men,
Also, tina. there 1900 cavalry in Loudoun
county.
Reconnaissance and close observ alton indicate
that the rebels are closing In our lines
The Potomac remains too high to be forded
even by the covalry.
This will interfere with the reported advance
of the Confederates.
The city is full of Secession rumors to day
We have various accounts OF the rapid and
near approach of I70000 to 10000 rebels under
Beauregard Lee johnson and jeff Davis, but
all agree that they are coming Immediately down
upon Washington. Our military gentleman do
not seem to be alarmed. Military men say, with
ordinary reliance on raw troops, there is not the
least danger
All the talk about direct attacks on Washing
ton are mere feints to cover Jeff. Davis real pur-
pose, which is the closingyo the lower Potomac,
and throwing strong army across the river into
Mary and Charles counties, both of which are Sc
cession. This done, they will march on Annapo-
is, counting OH formidable rising of Maryland
Secessionists for the investment of Washington.
The Government is satisfied that General
Fremont could not have reinforced General Ly-
on without endangering Eastern Missouri.
Ser ator Wilson has been appointed on Gen.
McCiellans staff
Lieutenant Colonel Ripley has been promoted
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-09-03
ARREST OF CITIZENS Ots RICHMOND AT
NEW YORK

New YORK. Aug 23 George Miles ARA ,.nhn
Garnet Guthrie of Richmond Va. collecting
agents of tobacco houses. have been arrested and
sent to Fort Lafayette. MIR. Guthrie is a heavy
dealer, and has large ceISi gnmcl.s here. III Ihii-
acshA and Baltimore Mr. Guthrie raised
Si4lStt0 shipments. which through ,enls
AMI agents. b" invested i'll Confederate and
Southern State bonds. Mr. Miles the agent
uf james Thomas and hal collected 30 coo, aud
had also s:fade lib, raj Investments i'll Co1t.ede,
ate bonds. ID ut j I75 ,uOU VAS recovered from
Guthrie and Miles. prnci rally IN bondS, sight
dratts. Virginia paper tf>ney. aud & eco i'll gold,
\ number of letters. addressed to persons in the
Southern States, found in their posse>sion
The prisoners are new lodged III Fort Lafay
cite
Thomas J Carrow and w N Pegram of Bal
timn,e. aud W J Kelly. have also Been arrested
MIR. Kelly had v:tii bills u, sale, dated HI CHI
mond, i'll pockets III his shirt.
Coon, WASN'T If r?-The t.ear handed lis by
Mr.. Eubank well say about as big as
your two fist, and delicious hey end description
wish he had hundred trees Ike that one
Of his
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-09-03
sECnND DfSAATCtf
TuE NEWS ERDN MISSnIRf

! ST. LotIs, Aug 2:.-Two released prisoners,
arrived from Springfield, report that on Thurs
| Gay after the BATTLE General McCuifrch moved
after Gen Seigle, but learning that be was re
inforced, moved towards Jefferson City, Quite
a number Of the wounded on both sides have
died Colonel Coffee lost les. The official
! loss of the Federals is 223 killed. - wounded
and 29l missing
Immediately after the battle, and the occn-
patton of Springfield Gen. Price issued the fol
/ lowing proclamation:
70 TIE PEorLE OF MISSOURI;
Fellow citizens: The army unocr my
mand has btcn organized under the law Of the
State for the protection of your homes and fire
sides, and for the maintenance o! the rights
dignity and honor of Missouri
1t is kept in tic field for those purposes alone
to ays III accomplishing them, Our gallant
Son.hrcn brothers have come into our State;
with them VIC have achieved a glorious
victory over the loc-scattcred them far and
wide
The we'll appointed army which the Us'1rper
at " NaSfin~ton has been more than siN months
gathering for your Subugation and cnSlave-
mrnt is Dispersed This victory frees a large
portion OF the Strtc from the power Of the IN
vaderS and restores it to the prctcc,Hn of its
army
YOU that ii is firm determination 10 protect
every peaceahlc aud law abiding vitiz,n in tn"
full eri, ymrnt Of All his rights whatever my
! have been his sympathIvs in the present umhap
py struggle. if he has not taken active Part ts
The cruel warfare which s:5 lieeti WAgch against
the gooi people CT this State by the ruthless
emrs " h,,,N we have just defeated.
therefore invite all good citizens to return
their homes and practice ct their or,'inary
cupat, ms. with the full assurance that they,
their famil es their homes, and their properly
shall be caieEully protected. At the srue time
evil disposed persnns who may support the
nsurpations of any claiming to be pro, isiun
al temporary Governor of Missouri, who
shall i'll. any other way give aid or comfort tn
! the enemy that they Will be held ,ncnties and
treated according
Sigl ed STERLING PRICE.
Major General Commanding Missicri State
Guard.
From Ironton News is received that the Con-
fedcrates have been reinforced by lIardee with
artillery. They will probably cut off Heck er's
regiment at Marble Creek. Hardee's command
has returned to Greenvie. aud thoasand
COnfedertes from Lestersvilie on Black
Creek.
Nlr. Brown1ee has been released on the condi
tion that he viii resign his ofioe. leave the city
and remove te a free State
The bogus Governor has appointed George r
Smith as Adjutant General OF the State, ana
John Horne as Police Commissioner for St
Louis.
KANSAS CITY, Aug 23.-An attack This
place is feared. jackson and Lafayette coun-
ties have four thousand Secess[onists under
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-09-03
ARRIVAL OF E'HsE NozsTEs s'rAas!
OVER ONE MILLION IN TREASURE
SUCCESS OF TIE REFOLG rIUN IN
NEW GRANADA

New York, Aug. 23-Ti.c steamer North
Star has arrived from ,SpinN.sil in safety, with
Sll7ho0e in treasure, from California.
Ga htt outward passa re the North Star dis
covc}c,l the British war steamer. Driver ashore
on Miragoane reef, and Offered to tow her of
but found she had higcd, aud that nearly eve
rything had bsen taken out Of her. Her crew
occupied trHtso Oh shore.
The North STAB passed the steamer North
e:n on the 18th ard, the Ctattros, % the 22d
\ boat from " Driver par1icd the North
er Star on her return "Trip and reported ihat
the l. ). Corvett Richmond passed there on
the 18TH. -F
Advices from New Grenada state that Gen.
MoSquera had aiken Rrsnta ind routed the
Government forces and proclaimed himself
provisional President OF New lira,fatla Gems
Esphla, Potada, Paris, and various officials,
were taken prisoners. The President and
Cabinet had fled
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-09-03

Our exchanges brought nothing in the way of
war news last night ~
Congress is still in session with doors closed
ID Meas dealers. 4s @ -
President DAVIS is quite unweH - 3
The greatest energy Of Northern officials is
now directed to the suppression of uprising in
dignation against the administration
The taking up and confiuing in prison, prom
.incnt and peace loving men upon the most
frivolous pretences seems to be the orde1 OF
the day A1.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-09-03
A CHEAP NEWSPAPER FOR THE zMILION.---sI

to be the Brigadier- General of the Ordnance
corps Major Siminpto of the same corps. to be
| ofIts two colonies, and the four Majors of the
corps to be its Lieutenant -coioneE, except Ma
! Jor John +. Lee, who prefers to remain in the
discharge of the duties as Major and Judge Adj
yocate GeueIaE
General Butler has been detailed by the Gov
ernment to command The volunteers at Fort Pot,
ters
The Potter Committee appointed by Congress
to ferret out the disunionists in office has rep-r-
ted twelve disIoyal and many disaaected IN the
! Treasury Departmert-twenty dis!oyal ana sew
en- suspected in the Interior Department.
The passport arrangements as published by
tie State Department do not apply to per
sons going t. OF retul ming from Canada by rail
way.
It is reported that The New York Daily News
and the Day Book will be suppressed by the or
der Of the Government dispatch from Phil
adeiphia states that the Federal Marshal there
has examined and destroyed the New York Dai-
| ~ News, and already suppressed the Sale Of 1t
in that tfty.
The Baltimore papers hereafter to publish
nothing denunciatory of he Government. The
Seeessionists spending money to circulate
such papers in the free States. Citizens of Bal
tiRore, OF great wealth, engaged Ill the busi-
ness.
It is aiso strongly intin,ated tlst the Govern
nfeut wiilno longer ai!o~ Kentucky to occupy a
neutral position.
The correspondent of the New York Tribune
says the Provost Marshal fatty refused pass t"
Russell, of the Londou Times, to cross the pote-
mac.
Private alvices received here states that Gen.
Banks is at Winchester
SECOND DisAATcff
WAsEINGTuN, Aug. - -rhe rumor that Gen
Banks had reached Winchester is false, lie is
not i'll Virginia.
Mayor q. rrett of Washington, has been arres-
ted and sent to Fort izaf"yette.
Townsend county (Maryand) court
housc has been burned and all the records des-
troyed.
Johnson is expected to head an army on his
'eturn to Tennessee. Iancoin Will do his utmost
to sustain the Union canse III that STAKE The
correspondent of The New Work Post says that
johnson. declares he will not return to Ten
nesSee Unless lie is accompanied with a Union
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-09-03
a BRUSH WITH THE FEDERAts.
For the Progress

Kr. Eait0r-(the janior mean :)-You
spoke Of the ladies few days ago heading your
article The Ladies Forever" Thank you for
the compliment. The Ladies' forever" and
ever, | say. The quantity of blankets socks,
comforts quilts and other art cl s sent in by
the ladies for the brave vol, mt "rs of the ''Old
North State " God bless 'umD ' tell loudly
for the Newbern ladies in days to come. You
will find them in every house busily engaged
knitting and sewing for the patriots of the
State they even carry their knitting with
them when they go visiting.
say to you, brave boys, fight on. The la
dies of the good Old North State" will see
you through with plenty of socks and blank
cts and something good to eat Their con-
stant, devout and undivided prayer will ever as
sccnd to the God Of battles beseechIng Him by
your aid to free the land of vile Yankees ere
the sun shall rise on the 31st OF December
next
Should the Editor myself ever be so for
tunate as to call one of these fair creatures our
own, all the rest shall be invited to the feast.
FRIEND
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-09-03

ARRIVAL OF OFFiCERS.-The following are
the names Of the United States officers who ar
rived by he schr. 4ddaiinc at Fernaniua, some
days ago after resigning their commissions:
Captain r. b. sGarnett, Sixth United States
Infantry.
S. w. Averett Midspman on board the Wyo-
ming
board the Wyoming. g Courier.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-09-03
MOVEMENTS IN AND ABOUT KENTUCKY !

MOVEMENTS IN AND ABOUT KENTUCKY
LEXINGToN, August 23--Ihe arrival of guns
here caused great excitement and it incrtas-
ed by the arrival of geo LincolD cavalry, from
Garrau sent here to protect their 10 the Eolnt
of destination. The Home Guards were called
ont but many refused to serve. Mr. Breckin
ridge called upon to allay the excitement
He said that the first step necessary to pron te
peace was for the cavalry to retire. He united
with his fellow citizens in demanding this The
cavalry abandoned their position and quitely left
for their camp.
If the Louisville, Frankfort and Lexington
Railway permits more arms o pass, the bridges
OH the road viii probably be destroyed.
= The crisis in Kentucky has probably been
reach d Eighty armed men left this morning, as
posse for the collector, by special train and cap
tu ed mne wagons of contrabanl goods. They
left the main line at Lebanon junction and eff
fected the capture at the latest advices the cap
tured goods We're cut off. and persons interested
in the adventure are said to consider the proper
ty safe The Lebanon BfaEch train did not reauh
the Junction, and ii is SUPPOSED the track has
been destroyed.
Later.-The collectors posse have returned
with their captured plumber. Printer McCarty
was accidental y killed by fall from the train
only one rail was pulled UP the Lebanon
Branch. The plumber filled 2o freig ght cars.
Minister Preston has been called TO Washi lg
ton from Lexington. For what purpose it is not
known: nor is it known that he will GO. Hi,
family is here.
ton, he will insist on having disbanded or re-
moved the enlisted troops in camp in Garraw
county.
Thomas St ele who was in the battle at MAJ
nassas, while on his return Southwark, ar
rested and searched the authority of dis patch
from Frankfort. 1t is sta ed that previous to his
departure, he was closeted with Governor McGot.
fin He had only personal and family letters in
his possession, including several to Arnold Har-
ris.
Kentucky politics is becoming rancorons. Ul-
ira and conservative troops are quarreling
PADuCAH, KY, Aug. 23.-The gnn-boat Con
estoga came here this morning. with two hum
dred and fifty She captured the steamer
w. f. Terry and took her to Cairo. She had
thirty mimic muskets and one field piece. Tile
gun boat returned to Paducah.
The Tennesseeans have seized the Paducah
and Evansville mail packet
One thousand Lincolnites visited Bendvile
and captured two citizens and took them to Cal
70. ezgz
CAIRo, Aug Pit is reported that the peop lie
Of Paducab, Kentucky, have sent TO Union City
for cannon 4
-Four thousand Missourians are reported TO be
at Benton, Mo, fortifying their position.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-09-03

A FEDERAL FLEET cN OUR CoAsT-We learn
that large Federal heetal pcared on the Coast
the Old Pleasure House on Cape Henry Beach.
steering along leisurely toward the Southwark.
The feet consisted of two large war steamers
aad six OF eight of a smaller size with their
decks apparently crowded with men, together
with large humber Of barges
1t is5beiieved by some that this is for the
purpose of making a feint to- draw attention
from some other point which Gen. Wool has
in contemplation attacking !; whilst. others
are under the Impression that an efrgft will
be made by them to land some where on the
Coast preparatory to marching on to Norfolk.
And others. again, think that this expedition
is intended to operate on the Eastern Shore of
Virginia, where matters are pretty much as
the mercy of the Federal forees.-Nor. Dag
Book.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-09-03

SALr-A letter from a gentleman in North
Carolina furnishes the gratifying intelligence
that another vessel laden with salt has arrived
at Newbern in spite of Abe's blockaders-s \
few more of the same ort-may- soon find their
way through the Federal feet.-Portsmouth
Transcript
The above cargo was landed at Beaufort for
a Newborn merchant.
Since the abovewa in type vessel belong
ing to Elizabeth City,N. c., Capt. Day arrived
here. from West Indies with cargo, 1000
bushels coarse salt.
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-09-03
PROCLAMATION OF THE GOVERNOR OF
NEW YORK.

NEW IOHN, Aug Ex-Governor Morgan has
issued a proclamation urging al! good and loyal
citizens to use all means III their power to
Government, as we'll as furnish ample res
ponse the late call of the Bfesidcnt for mon to
crust. The rebellion
Newbern weekly progress., 1861-09-03

According to the New York Herald, John G..
Breckinridge Ex Governor Morehead. James Il.
Clay and j. Young Brown ADVERTISE to
address grand assernblage of the people near
Harrodsburg. Kentucky, nfavor of the Southern
cause. These are strong champions, and they
come forward not hour too soon, if they
would save the State. 1t is now or never.-WA.
Journal -...... ...--.. -s, G.. .r.=-s-z,-