The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-03
THE NEWS.

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THE NEWS.
PARTICULARS o. the capture of Fort Hatteras by the
,-,Iists will be found elsewhere. 1t appears that
- force at that point poorly prepared to make
,s.,ce both in number of men and means Somebody
. ~ blame. but who it is do not certainly know
Con Gwvn has had charge of the works in that direc-
r and public opinion is disposed to blame him for
,rect and ineffciency; but Mr. R R Collier of Peters
t-- publishes card saying that Cen Gwyn is not to
b,me-that he advised the construction of batteries
ri-b we're attended by the State authorities
that the guns for this purpose now lying on the
rognd at the points indicated, and that "the number
troops to garrison the forts has any time been
o,s-tIrd of the number he advised requisite and
recessary to be effective"
The loss of this Fort will make it necessary to keen
large force on that part Of the coast and we learn
that some ten or fifteen thousand men are being con-
contracted in that direction, sufficient to keep the in
vader: from making their way into the interior We
have idea that they ever reach Newbern or do
Uv harm than the destruction of property in the
immediate vicinity of the Fort. This reverse should
discourage no one. nation engaged in cannot
expect to be victorious every time We must make up
our minds to suffer we'll win So far except in
this and another instance, cause has been greatly
blessed and prospered, but it would be miraculous if
We were to have any reverses. OF course they
ranuot be avoided all the time.
The from Virginia and Missouri is highly
l-9ornble to the Confederate cause. There has been
good deal Of skirmishing always with advantage to our
side Another great battle is every day expected
The British ship Alliance has run the blockade and
safely arrived at Port Royal, S. G., with valuable
cargo consisting of of arms, 1919 900 per-
Cu0n caps, large quantities of medicines quicksilver
pgrOn, Sheetron, tin-plate several thousand dozen
Of spoocoton, &c. 1t is thought that this perform
ance of a British ship will raise row between Lin
coins government and Great Britain. Hope So
The Northerners have arrested number of ladies in
Washington city, suspcioned of aiding and abetng the
Southern The Lincolnites are indeed low down
socially and politically when they find it necessary to
fight and iEPrison women and children.
WILL THEY ACT?-Some time ago n large public
meeting held in Wilmington and resolutions pass
ei requesting the Legislature take steps to pre-
vent spies from leaving and coming iuto the State and
to put the in better condition of defence The
whole State approved of these recommendations but so
f- the Legislature has done nothing. For the want
.! this action, the State and the cause have already
greatly suffered and do hope that something will
he done without further delay.
EARTHQUAEE-The shock of earthquake was felt
in this place Saturday morning last about o'clock.
The trembling of buildings awoke several persons and
caused them jump of bed. AT first the vibra-
ton of the earth slight, but it was Immediately
succeeded by what may be considered a severe shock
The morning was clear and little COOL
PUBLIC DEBT.-CoupOns upon the Bonds for the Con-
Tolerate Loan issued to citizens and corporations of
the State of North Carolina for interest payable lst
September ensuing will be paid on presentmeut at the
office of the Collector of Customs, Wilmington, y. c.
JAS. T. MILLER, Col. of Customs.
We copy the above from the Wilmington Journal and
II will be that the Government s prompt in ma
king arrangements for paying the interest the Con-
Tolerate Bonds.
We have SO often alluded to the Importance of sus-
tanning the Government by subscribing the loan now
proposed, tina; it may be unnecessary TO say anything
more present but will make this remark that as
investment of capital better opportunity can offer
The Bonds bear eight per interest payable semi
annually and special has been levied to pay the
interest and provide fund for the ultimate redemption
OF the Bonds. If these securities good, why,
thenr nothing in the South is good In fact nothing
Will be safe unless the Southern Confederacy is
tanned and the enemy kept within their borders
As We have said before, it would be far better for
every Southern to giUe to the Government
third of his property than suffer invasion by the
Northern hirelngS who would be certain destroy all
but the Government does not ask any giVe-it
merely asks for loan good'security at remunera
tive interest. 1t is the duty of every one who can
subscribe something but especially is it the duty of
the wealthy to up the help of the Government
There are hundreds of rich in the State, and men
VINO speculate with money and always ready to invest
good Bank stocks who have subscribed cent to
ms loan. The public expect them to do their duty in
MS matter. We know some men who have actually
borrowed money loan the Government but there
others who have money and will do nothing. If the
Government is furnished with the of carry
ing on the war, every property holder will be ruined
and deprived of only his money: but his liberty
We appeal the people of North Carolina subscribe
literally and promptly
R75- We are under obligations to the Editors of the
State Journal for copy of their paper in advance of the
mail
We also thanks to J. \. Fox, Esq, for Rich
mond papers of Saturday.
PAY WASTED.-A gentleman in Catawba county re-
quests call the of those persons who
oought horses for the n c. army their promise
pay IN short time" He says, al sold them three
Horses with the object of paying my debts and going
-ato the service of my country, but | am without
horses and money both" We don't know what
have been made about the matter but
suppose that such debts will be settled as soon as
.ibe.
EsS-A splendid Artillery company passed through
this place last week for Richmond. from Alabama The
company had lis horses, all in good condition The
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