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Worcester daily spy., 1861-10-28

MEDICAL NOTICE. F.GILMAN, N D.,
Taunton Mass having found it necessary for his health
b seek location from the sea shore, would
respectfully to the citizens Of Worcester and
vicinity, that he has taken residence PARK STREET,
No. 49, of Orange where he may be found ready
to attend calls in the line of his profession F
wears 1erence in treatment of all diseases Incl
dent to this climate with good success he hopes will
care public confidence. Special attention given dis
of the Throat and Lungs. Office hours from to
nd to 10 D. IN. dtf mySl
Worcester daily spy., 1861-10-28

4 II " = II 7 y I'M Ut IIIII hENOH
- INSTITUTE will commence WEDNESDAY
Sept. 4th.
ne course of study comprises the English Branches,
Modern Languages, Sciences. ANA Classics
Physical Culture /. promoted by Military Drill Cvm-
nasium, and Caiisthcuics.
anon IL. y. Z, RoBIEsoS, pripcipols.
Worcester daily spy., 1861-10-28

GRASS SEEDS.--We ask the attention
~ of purchasers to our HERDsGRASs NoRTHERN RED
Tor, SOUTHERN RED Tor, K. /. BENT NORTHERN
Ws9TERN and WHITE CLOVER. and other Seeds
LEE SPRAGUE ~ CO.,
apl diff No. | Park street,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

How TO MAIL LETTERS TO EURoPE.-The
complete shutting off of all communication with
the Northern States, renders it impossible to send
letters to Europe by the usual channel. But there
is mode of mailing them not yet interrupted and
which can be employed with security The Eng
fish mail steamers touch at Tanpico, which is
about three hundred miles from Matamoras, in
Mexico The New Orleans Pcayune, of the Sd
inst, says:
Mr. Auguste de Mesgriny, appointed by the post
master Of this city special mail carrier for the
New Orleans and and Mexican mail, connecting at
Tampico with the English steamers for West
India and Europe, has just completed the neces-
sary arrangements at Tampico, and will start from
this city with the first mail on the 10th inst when
the double daily stage line of four-horse post
coaches between New Iberia and Nibletts Bluff
will be running to carry passengers to and from
the Texan frontier
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

The SHINPLAsTER ADyENTURERs.-AH re-
gard for law in Richmond seems to be temporarily
sunk in the debasements of the vilainy which
haunts our city and infests the community with
moral disease. The has visited its Vermin
like a plague upon the city. Gamblers in dirty
gaudiness, pick pockets and cutthroats in soldiers
uniform, loathsome spectators and the vile
progeny of avarice and lust of gain throng the
streets of Richmond, or plot in their dens new
schemes TO rob and flch their gains from the
lusts or distresses of the war.
So corrupted and weakened has been the regard
for law in our midst, under the solicitations of
avarice that it is said that even the grand juries
cannot be constrained either by the authority Of
the courts or by their own cOnsciences to take
cognizance of the most infamous breaches Of the
law The illegal issue Of shinpasters that is rob-
bling the community, demoralizng the paper
currency, and enriching adventures, tradesmen
and slop-shop bankers" is said to have already
acquired such extent to have interested
the sworn juries of the courts in wnking at the
practice or in shielding their confederates in it.
Why is it that these wretched Hbes upon
money, circulated in 8" the promises to pay" of
grocers, BARRIERS, paWnbrokers and propretors of
junk shops cannot be suppressed. They
worse than worthless They offer a premium to
villainy. They weaken confidence III all paper
currency alike. They pamper few adventures
by system Of petty cheating and pairing here
and there BIZ small notes, at the expense not only
of the pockets of the community, but that, ALSO of
honesty, and even of dccency in the yillainics Of
trade. -Richmond Examiner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

FULLINGS, SPRINGS & co. have also added to their
Readymade Clothing Stock, Merchant Tailoring De-
parmen to which they call the especial attention of
their many friends and customers
They intend making this department second to
in the State, either in style and quality otGoods in
the manufacture of Garments
AT all times will be found good stock of Black and
colOred Cloths. English, French and American Cassi-
meres, and variety of Vestings. Also assortment
of Rock Island Cassimeres.
They feel confident of their ability to undersell any
other house in the State, from the advantages they
have in getting their goods
Their goods bought by the quantity. by one 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
per cent to the consumer
Ssg~Dimes saved are Dollars made !=E1sa SotGy u.s.
Orders from distance solicited. Cutting done on
short notice.
Sept %, 1860 FULLINGS, SPRINGS L co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

State Of North Observation-Disclosures county
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-Juy Term 1861
VIM Little VS.. The Meckenburg Goid and Copper Co
Original Attachment.
appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the de-
PENDANTS 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 be and appear before the Justices OF the
Court OF Pleas and Quarter Sessions the Court
be held for said county the Court House in Charlotte
the 4th Monday in October next then and there to
plead answer or demur, judgment pro contesso will be
entered against them.
Witness, W Reid, clerk of said Court at office the
4th Monday July, and in the Seth year of American
independence. ". h. REID, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

.Siute Of Norih Coroiima-Ncckicn6Uyy county.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sossions-July Term. 1851
John Hicks VS. The Mccklcnburg Gold and Copper Co
Original Attachment.
1t appearing to the satisfaction If the Court that the de
findats inhabitants OF this State. but reside be-
yond 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 SIX sue
ccssv weeks notifying said defendants be- and appear
before the Justices of the Court of Pleas and Quarter SEES
sons the be held for said county, the
Court House in Charlotte the 4th Monday in October
then and there 10 plead answer drmur, or udg
n1rnt PRO contrsso will be entered against them.
Witness W Reid, Clerk o said Count 1t Office thr
18th Monday of July, 1851 and III the 86th year Amer
lean Independence.
79-5t w. X. REID. Clerk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

Headquarters NORTH CAROLINA TROOPS, J
Adult Mt GENERALS OFFICE,
General Order Raleigh, Sept. 26th 1861.
No. l6.
I. All companies of twelve months volunteers offer
ing their services after the st of October, required
to furnish their arms for viii ch the State will pay
H. Officers raising the companies are hereby author
lied collect all the public in the counties in
which they reside for the of their companies.
Ill Should the above modes fail to furnish arms
enough for any company, the Captain will receive au-
thority purchase application to this office.
By order of the Communicating chief.
J. G. MARTIN,
Oct. l, 1851. 84-3t Adjutant General.
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q. Ee. EayEOr's
VIRGINIA PRINTING Ink ESTABL ISHMENT,

Corner Of Adams aud Leigh streets, RICHMOND, Va.
C. R. 4 Q R. Printing Ink Manufactu-
rer, takes pleasure in announcing to the Southern
Press that his Ink Factory is in successful ope-
ration i'll the manufacture of every description of Print
ing Ink which he is prepared to furnish reason
able News Book and Job Inks of every descrip-
ton always on hand.
Orders promptly attended to- Address
C. Il. TAYLOR,
July I'd Richmond, Va.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

State Of North Caroliua-Necklenburg county.
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-July Term 1861
Charles Fl Newbold vs. The Mecklenburg Gold and Con
per Company Original Attachment.
appearing the satisfaction of the Court that the de-
PENDANTS Inhabitants of this State it is therefore Or
dered by the court that publication be made the West
ern Democrat Tor six successive weeks, notifying said de-
PENDANTS to be AID before the Justices of the Court
OF Pleas and Quarter Sessions at the Court to be
held for said county the Court House in Charlotte on
the 4th Monday of October then and there to plead
answer demur Judgment pro conesso will be enter
ed against them.
Witness. W Reid clerk of said Court at Office the
4th Monday of July 1861. and in the seth year of Amer
lean Independence. W. K REID, Clerk,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

LARGE MEN--Thc assertion has frequently
been made that the men OF the present generation,
especially IN America, and more especially in the
Southern States, are physically degenerate Much
has been both sadly and satiricay said and written
about the small size Of the men who now play
their parts on the stage Of life. The following
statement ola correspondent of the Montgomery
Advertiser, shows that one locality in the South
does not product pigmies, The writer saws that
a company of volunteers from Merriwether coun
ty, Georgia, contains "77 men feet 8 inches
high; the aggregate weight of the II men, Is 557
lbs; its commander weighing 81 lbs, without one
pound of surplus flesh, can hold 153 lbs. at arms
length. His lady was 5 feet l inches high, and
weighed 263 pounds. Now, Alabama, bring in
your coossas, and if you can beat this. then take
my old hat. L know boy, son of Mr. John Grant,
of the same county II years of age, weighs 1876
pounds, has a foot don't know the exact length
but something like number II shoe would be
a Sunday fit. Your humble servant, at the age
of IA, weighed 1913 pounds; now, 173 pounds"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

.Stute 0f North -Hcchicn6urg count2
Dourt of Pleas and Quarter Sessons-July Term 1851.
r. Barringer VS.. Charles Wilkes.
Original Attachment.
1t appearing the satisfaction of the Court that the de-
fndlut in this is inhabitant of this State it
therefore ordered by the Court that publication be made
the Western Democrat for six successive weeks notify
ing said defendant to be and appear before the Justices
the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions the
be- held for said county the C0ur House III Charlotte
the ith Monday in October next then and there to
plead, answer demur, judgment pro confsso will be
entered against him.
Witness, Reid, clerk of said Court. ut Office the
4th Monday OF July 1851 and in the 86h year of Amer
lean independence. w X. REID Clerk
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w. X. REID. Clerk.

State Of North MISUNDERSTANDING county
Court of Pleas and Quarter S ssions-Juy Term, 1861.
John f Little vs. The Mrcklrnburg Gold & Copper Co.
Original Attachment.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the
defendants inhabitants OF this State 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 Court
TO be- held for said county the Court House in Charlotte
the 4th Monday OF October next then and there to
plead demur Judgment pro confesso will be
entered against them
Witness, w X Reid, clerk of said Court office the 18th
Monday Of July, 1851 and in the Seth year American
Independence W. X REID, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29
NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE,

NORTH CAROLINA COLLEGE,,
MOUNT PLEASANT, n. c.
The Session of this College will open September
18th, proxmo. and continue the usual session of AZ
weeks The location is hea thy, the community in
tegent and the charges moderate.
Board, tuition and room-rent in College,
AZ weeks. Sis to SI36
Board. tuition and room-rent in Primary
Department, lO1 to l28
The Board of Trustees have introduced military tao
tics and drill part of the daily exercises Sundays
excepted) under the management Of very competent
instructor.
For further particulars, send for catalogue.
D. H. BITTLE, Prest
August Is, 1861 At
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

Mrs. GENERAL SCoTT.-We have report
that Mrs Gen. Winfield Scott designs early
visit to Richmond to look after some property
which is liable to sequestratIon. If rumors are to
be relied upon, the old General would be very
much obliged to anybody who would sequester his
Ebprter half''
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

The Book Accounts of J. A. FOX, and also those of
J. NJ HOWE. contracted in the Foundry business,
in my hands for settlement and collection. No one
else has authority in the latter Those interested
will wisely heed this notice before the 10th OF
October proNunO.
\. c. WILLIAMSON,
Sept Il. 1851 Attorney.
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q Office.

nUR CREDIT CUSTOMERS.
~ BY DISREGARDING OUR APPEALS,
hare forced US to adopt the CASH SYSTEM.
Our hereafter will be strictly Cash delivery.
FISHER L BURROUGHS.
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Situation Wanted.

A person who is thoroughly acquainted with the
Milling business and who has had entire charge of a
large establishment in Virginia for Is years. desires
situation in this part of North Carolina He has had
large experience in farming and the management of
hands He can bring the best Of recommendations.
For further information inquire at this Office, and
state what salp"v -. given.
August IS, 1861 st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

The FAILURE OF THE FRENCH HARVEST
Of the French harvest correspondent Of the
London Review says, Kit is one of the very worst
the country has suffered for a long time and
another writer adds: " The real truth is that the
harvest is a bad one" He continues thus:
From information carefully collected In diff
erent provinces, the result appears to be: That for
anything like parallel to the present harvest, it
would be necessary to revert at least to the year
1876! whilst the majority of farmers declare this
year to be the worst of the two That not only
is the Weld of the present year inferior as to
quality, the ear being small, light, withered, and
dry. That the hard winter having done its work,
many agriculturists sought refuge by sowing in
March. but the unnatural heats of June burnt up
all! The barley (Which in certain localities means
beer) is in the same state wheat, and that oats,
which promised the best of the three, have also
been parched up just as they were about to be
reaped That the small yield of corn, giving also
of course small yield Of straw manure for the
coming year, is deficient, and the immense majority
of French farmers will Gas they always incline to
do) diminish their stock Of cattle. All these
things are serious, and all these things are
ceaed The Times tells of legs Of mutton in
Paris rising suddenly from fifteen or sixteen sous
to nineteen sous a pound.
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DcYiSavet vel non.

It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
Jacob Samn!cy and wife Mary, two of tie Defendants
in the above reside beyond the limits of this State
1t is therefore ordered by the Court that publication be
made IL the Western Democrat, paper published in
the town OF Charlotte for six weeks successfully COM
handing the said Jacob Sammey and wife Mary to APP
pear the of this Court be held for the
OF Gqstur the Courthouse in Dallas, the
third Mon lay III February next then and there to make
themselves party defendants. or judgment pro confesso
will be entered against them.
Witness W. D Glenn Clerk of said Court, at office
in Dallas. the Sd Monday in August, 1861.
84-et Tpr adv SOL ". D. GIFHfN. Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

When red hot shot is fired, the ordnance used
is elevated to the position desired before the gun
is shotted. The powder in the gun is kept from
ex plosion by means Of the wadding. Between the
ex posiye substance and the heated mass are gen
orally three layers Of wads. That next to the ball
is dry, the second is wet, and upon the powder
dry piece rests. The ball is discharged soon after
being placed in the cannon.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

Consignments of cotton tobacco, wheat and corn re-
specially solicited and which will have faithful
sona attention. good supply of Groceries ALWAYS on
hand and for sale reasonable terms Order. for
goods promptly filled. Both concerns will adhere
strictly to selling produce on commission Nei,ber
concern Will buy commission, speculation or other
wise the articles named above their business in
duce is confined exclusively selling
We respectfully call the attention of operatives q nd
planters to Petersburg Of the best cotton markets
in the South. The demand is good both from mann
tacturers here and for direct shipment from City Point
to Europe.
Efforts being mode to ship cotton direct fror,
Charlotte to this point, for s. per bale.
January %, 1861. nd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

STATE Of North Corolina-G oston county
Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-Ang. Term 1851
David Friday and Marion Friday vs.. John Smith and
wife Elizabeth Jacob Link and wife Margaret, Jacob
wifi Nar,-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

CONTENTS:
OF legislative power in general; Legislative power
North Carolina; legislative powers of justices Of the
peace county boundarics-decds etc: county revenue
and charges; court houses PRISONS etc. county trustee
jury trials; fairs and public sales; general asseMb!
inspections, public landings, etc.; poor houses ana
hospitals registers and clerks rivers and creeks g
ferries and bridges weights and measures; idiots aM
lnnaticsi retailers Neuse rvcr public roads and carl
ways; public landings and inspections; mills and MIL
lcrs; ordinaries and constablc patrols; wardens Of NE
poor; prison bounds; roads ferries and bridges pon
exemptions executive power in general eIeeui"
power in North CaFolina executive power of the c0n"
chief justice and clerk; attorneys at law attorney"
eral; reporter and marshal clerks and solicitors eoun"
for paupers; guardians; county attorney; anctloheen
county court clerks; coroncrs; boundary commissioner
committees OF finance county trustee; county teasU"
special court commissioners of fairs; inspectors ~
Perlntendents of schools; commissioners OF Dafg@"r
Wardcns OF the poor registers commissioners Oh NV"
and creeks shers; C0nstables; rangers standard KEY
ers; retailers administrators chairman OF spec"
court; commissioners of deeds and conveyance "p
mlssloners OF low lands; entry takers and snr'GVn
superintendent of elections; guardians ard receh
inspectors; commissioners of internal improvement.
partition: patrol committccs processioners tax sU'
and boards of vaEua tion overscer. of roads and f
commissioners OF wrecks tobacco pickers and coVP'
The APPENDIX contains forms of Deeds and Con-
veyanceS, as follows: Agreements, assignments a"A9
Oll!s OF SALE bills Of exchange and ladng, bonds I
ceHaneous bonds, contracts, deeds, marriage 81
mehts, mortgages, coparnership articles h0'e'
leases, &c, &c.
This book contains 55G pages is gotten up in SUPP
rlor style and bound in law calf. Price srge COZ!
5000. EDWARD CANTNFib,c
RALEIGH, NJ
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Snuff, Snuff. Snuff

Just received, a fresh lot of genuine Lorilards High
Toast Scotch Stuff. Cheap at
PALMERS VARIETY STORE.
Sept "A, 1861
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Confederate Loan.


The undcrsgne having been appointed local Com
missoners receive subscriptions of stock to the
Confederate loan, would respectfully and most earn
estly appeal to the patriotism of the people of Neck
lenburg to come forward with their known liberality
and uphold the Government and sustain the credit o
the Confederate States by such substantial aid which
lhcir ample means would seem imperativey demand
1t is mere gift ask Of you nor are they empty
promises made in We offer you good dirtdenG
paying stock and promise of perpetual relief from Black
Republican rule, for your money.
JOHN WALKER,
john A You've,
W. r. MYERS, Commissioners.
JOS. H. WILSON,
July 30. JAS. H. CARSON
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

The ORANGE GROVES OF FLoRIDA-Our
friends farther North need not feel much surprise
to learn that we have fine oranges in this section
every month Of the year. aud if any of our
contemporaries should feel the want of acidity of
language at any time, a visit to our beautiful
groves, with little tasting, will supply the
deficiency.
Mr. W. Edwards, Of this place, has a number of
fine trees, and has written several very instructive
articles on orange culture, which We will publish
in time for the planting season.
1t would do we'll we think, to plant numerous
groves along the different railroads in the State so
as to have the convcniences necessary to make
shipments profitable. Indeed, there is no reason
in the world why Florida should not furnish Sa-
vannah and Charleston, the interior of Georgia,
Carolina, and portions of other States with
oranges. We hope the wise will have an eve to
this important matter, for money can be made with.
out much labor or outlay. From all the informa-
ton we gather, our opinion is that the insect
which has heretofore proven disastrous will
make It's final disappearance in short time The
effect they produce upon the wild groves does not
amount to much the oranges there being large
and beautiful, and the btter-sweet delicious =
Micanopy (Fta.) Cotton States.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

REFER TO c. F. Fisher, Esq, Prcs't C Railroad
DR. " Hawkins, Prest Raleigh & CASTOR Railroad ::
Bridges, Pres't Branch Bank at Tarboro n c.: Hon
\ Edwards Warren comfy; James Bullock ESQ,
granville county; Fisher. cashier Exchange Bank
Petersburg, Va; X Battle, Esq, Raleigh
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VIII, Charlotte 4 Ruth. Railroad

On and after Monday the 10th instant the Passenger
and Mail Train will be this Road daily Sunday
CXcepted) as follows:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

THE Produce LoAN.-A letter from Secretary
Memminger addressed 10 the receivers Of the sub
scription to the produce loan, has been published
lie advises the commissioners to continue their
efforts to increase the loaE, Notwithstanding the
blockade, and declares that the Government has
control Of the produce ITSELF and does not reg
uate its time of sale price, and says the sub
scriPtion IS confined to the proceeds of safes. and
contains an order on the commission merchant or
factor Of the p!auter to pay to the treasurer
the amount subscribed, in exchange for Confedc-
rate bonds He says further, that it becomes the
interest of both parties to wait for good price,
and the Government VIII readily consent to the
postponemcnt of the sale.
The Secretary then dcvotes the larger portion
of his letter to the inquiry about extending
material aid from the Government to planters
and says power is granted to any Department to
lend money for the relief Of any interest What
Congress may do the Secretary Is unable to st,
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r. A. MARTIN, formerly of Granville county. n. C.
RoBr TASNAHILL, formerly of Edgecombe county c.
WALTER X. MARTIN Of Richmond, Va.
\. N. MARTIN do.
L. II. CUSSINGHAM Jr. do.