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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09
State of North CaroIjna, linton Co

Superior Court Of Law-Spring Tsrm 1861
W. H. Simpson, Admir- of Catharne Burnett vs. Samuel
- l.. Burnett and Others
Petition for Settlement.
1t appearing to the abstraction of the Court that
samuel L. Burnett, William L. Long James Gender and
wife Margaret Barbara c. Long, John c. B. Long Susan
f. Long, Jacob W. Long Henry N. Lo2g and John NJ
HARRISON reside beyond the limits of this State it is
therefore ordered by the Court that publication be made
In the Western Democrat a paper published in the
town of Charlotte for six weeks notifying the said De-
PENDANTS be and appear before the Judge of onr next
Superior Court of Law held for said county at the
courthouse in Monroe, the 10Th Monday after the
Attn Monday in August next then and there to
plead or demur, the case will be for hearing and
Judgment pro confeso entered, and the Plaintiffs pet
ton set for hearing.
72-6w W.. SIMPSON, Clerk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09
EQUITY LAND SALE.

A T the courthouse in Charlotte on the %d ny
IA July next, will sell by virtue of decree
bidder, on credit OF six months, with inters' 7
date, the purchaser executing bond with apr
security, valuable tract of land lying on NeDo'.
Creek, in said county, containing according to ~
survey So acres, but according to late 'O'g,
acres, known as the Davis tract. Sold for P'''
among the heirs at law of Mary McRaven, dtc'i,I
A. G. WILLIAMSON, C'A'
June lS, 1851 5w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09
FROM BALTIMORE.
The Richmond Dispatch of the 18th in,

The Richmond Dispatch of the 18th inst, says
We have had an interview with gentleman
who is a resident of Richmond aud who left Bal
timore Tuesday morning. He gives very
painful Of the condition of affairs in that
city. where the crisis seems to be drawing to its
elimination. Ten thousand Federal troops had
passed through Baltimore between Friday and
Monday last and it was believed there that there
were $4,000 men in Washington city.
The Confederate flag was flying in the Eighth
Ward and swivels had been placed in the windows
of the houses in that ward, the occupants swear
ing that they will defend it to the last gasp
Cannon had been planted in the principal
streets and squares. A battery of field pieces
stands in Monument Square. in front of the resi-.
dence of the Hon. Reverdy johnson and another
one in Exchange Place. both being unlimbered,
and ready for action. The city is full of Federal
troops, and the population exasperated by these
tyrancal and despotic measures
Notwithstanding the reign of terror existing
there, portraits Of President Davis, Gems. Beaure-
gard and Lee were sold on the streets and greedi-
ly purchased.
The Boston Flying Artillery and part of a
Pennsylvania regiment were stationed in front of
the Gilmore House, and New York regiment in
Exchange Place. 1t was felt in Baltimore that
the slumbering volcano about to burst forth,
and that their devoted city would probably before
many days be laid in ruins.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09
FIGHT NEAR ROMNEY, VA.

On Friday, as Capt Ashby and his brother were
proceeding along road with IA men Of their
troop, thirty miles beyond Romney, they were ac-
costed by a man who represented himself to be a
deserter. and professed willingness to conduct
the squad to position where they could take
some prisoners. The offer accepted, the men
proceeding under the guidance Of the deserter,
till arrived at point in the road where the squad
was divided, each half taking different courses.
Very shortly thereafter the deserter led them into
place where they were surrounded by fifty OF the
enemy, who called upon them to surrender. This
demand was replied to by discharge Of their
arms, which was answered by the Hessans. In a
short time the remainder of the squad rejoned
their comrades and united their exertons in repel
ling the enemy. In this way they were success flu,
Is of the Hessians having been killed. Two of
Ashbys men were killed outright and a number
wounded. Capt. A. received four severe wounds,
and his horse fell dead as he leaving the field,
which the enemy ran from and escaped across d
small river to evade pursuit.
This is a brilliant affair. The odds were four or
five to against us, and they United States Reg
ulars; and yet men killed more than an
apiece and routed the rest, and took many of their
horses and arms The only drawback is the injury
to Dick Ashby and the loss Of his companions
Turner Ashby after his brothers fall killed five
with his hand. Turner Ashbys horse re
ceved two wounds of which he died but not
until his gallant owner had swum the Potomac on
him. Dick Ashby's horse returned to the encalli-
ment with the loss of an eye from a sabre cut.
They were both noble animals
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

Superior Court Of LdW-Spriug Term 1861.
W. Fl. Simpson, surviving Executor of Henry Clancy,
vs. Allen CLANCY and others.
Petition for Settlement
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
Allen CLANCY, of the defendants, resides beyond
the limits of this State it is therefore ordered by the
Court that publication be made for six weeks in the
Western Democrat, a paper published in the town of
Charlotte notifying the nonresident defendant that he
be and appear before the Judge of next Superior
Court of Law be held for the county of Union at
courthouse in Monroe, the 10th Monday after the
4th Monday in August next then and there to answer
plead demur the will be for hearing and
Judgment pro conteso entered and the Plaintiffs petit
ton set for hearing.
72-6w W. H. SIMPSON, Clerk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09
NOTICE.
TREAsURER's OFFICE, A., T. & 0. R R %

TREASURES OFFICE, A, T. & 0. R. R. w.,
Charlotte, n. c., June 3, 1861 .
The FOURTH installment of the capital stoc ~. !.
A, 7. 0. r. R. Co, subscribed in the town ~
vile: is due and payable on the 9Th July next s5
The SIXTH installment of the stock suOs sI ",
Mount Mourne, Iredell CO., and the SEW IN .a.r
ment of all stock subscribed in MecklenbuFg 'O'''
due and payable on the 2lst July next. -
If the Stockholders desire the work to con,H . II
MUST be more prompt in their payments, LUZ
wv ' NJ L. WINSTON, TH"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09
STOP THE THIEF.

~ Stony Point 2. o., on the 18th inst all iron.prcv
Horse; hind feet both white. He was trackeS to
ohePperds Roads in Iredell county. ANY person
aPPrehending the thief and returning the Horse or
giving me any information concerning his whereabou.
will De suitably rewarded.
J. WATT
Jaae lS, 1851 3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09
FOURTEENTH DIVIDFye
Charlotte and s. c, RaiIroasc'

COLUMBIA, S c, June 28, fssI
The DIRECTORS of this Company have ds,..
DIVIDEND of $3.50 per share, to be paiJ w.
first day of July next.
Payment will be made TO Stockholders !; 4,
Carolina and Eastern York, S. c. by the I
Charlotte Chester Stockholders will be maid ~
Office of the Agent at Chester. Those in Pairs,
the Agent in Winsboro. Charleston StockboS..
the Bank of the State of South Carolina And ,
others at this Office. G. BOUKNIGE
Secretary and Treasure
July 2, 1851. 4w.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09
Taylor & HargrOVe'S
VIRGINIA PRINTING INK ESTABl Ii SHME

Corner of Adams and Leigh streets, RICHMOND
TAYLOR & HARGROVE, Printing Ink Mani
turers, take pleasure in announcing TO the SoVk
Press that their Ink Factory is in successful
ration in the manufacture Of every description I'm
ing Ink, which they prepared to furnish on rt'a
able terms. News, Book and Job Inks of every daa
tion always on hand.
Orders promptly attended to. Address
TAYLOR HARGROt
July ID. RchmoH {
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09


THE LATE PRESBYTERIAN GENERAL ASSEM-
BLY-A RESPONDENT of the Petersburg Express,
writing from Knoxville, Tenn, says
Rev Mr. Harrison, Pastor of the First Presbyte-
rian Church in this place, attended the meeting
of the Old School q General Assembly in Philadel-
phia. Last Sunday after the morning sermon, he
made report to his congregation. lie gave a
sad and awful picture OF the scenes enacted the
floor of the Assembly, and of the spirit Of hosrili
y that anmates the people of Philadej pha against
the South. The proceedings were conducted
without the solemnity and gravity that have here
tofore marked the meeting Of the venerable body;
fierce political feeling constantly vented itself,
and the Church rent in twain and tn IL ult and
disorder, with expressions Of contempt, scorm and
dersion for the Southland it might almost be
said with laughter and jesting. The violent
Northwestern members were in the ascendent, and
rode rough shod over Dr.. Hodge, Princeton, Phil
adelphia. and the Eastern brethren generally.
He said he went one evening to densely crowd
ed political meeting in the Academy of Music.
The first speaker advised the audience, if they
met with the Southern traitors who he understood
were attending religious body then in session in
that city, to hang them on the nearest lamp post.
During the interval between the speeches, piano.
rama of the capture of Fort Sumter, with carica-
lures Of Southern soldiers drilling was exhibited.
Also, the rope with which jeff. Davis is to be
hung. Loud and enthusiastic cheers were fire.
quent during the evening
Of the twenty-our Southern members, nearly
all went to the Assembly Union men, but with a
few exceptions, they returned home with ardent
feelings for the cause of the South and deeply i'm
pressed with the necessity Of united action and
vigorous preparation to resist their rage and fury
against us.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

RkZ~ The workshops of the Virginia Peniten-
tiary at Richmond were destroyed by fire on Mon
day evening last, supposed have been set on fire
by one of the convicts Loss $50 900; but a great
Inconvenience, work was carried Oh extensively
for the army
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

DSr Seven hundred thousand bales of cotton
have been subscribed to the loan to the government
of the Confederate States. This will realize about
235, 600, 600
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

The Baltimore Sun Confirms the occupation of
Baltimore and the seizure of the Board of Police
Commissioners. General Banks states in procla-
nation that he received orders to do SO from Wash
lngtOn.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

I lost somewhere in Charlotte on "Wednesday thE
June, a Memorandum Book containing two Notes
B F Briggs, dated about the 18th June 1856,
$224 IA, the other on Baxter Co., dated 10th u
1861 for $40 2 1t also contained sral real
and S G.. Bank note badly torn. All persons
forewarned against trading for the Notes as IAN
only authorized person to receive their value. A.
eral reward will be paid for the book and cOnlenE
may be left at this Office.
ELI PATTERSN
July q 1861. st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

TREASON IN EAST TENNEssEE-Thc Union
Convention Of East Tennessee resulted as follows,
according to the Knoxville Register A majority
of the Convention have adopted resolutions and
appointed committee memorabilia the Legisla-
ture to permit Tennessee to erect a State,
and secede from the Southern Confederacy peace
ably. If the Legislature responds to their wishes
unfavorably, election is to be held for Federal
officers in August next: and the sheriffs of the
different counties to report to I. A. R. Nelson
The Register thinks that the majority of the
people of East Tennessee will discountenance and
put down the reasonable schemes of Nelson,
Brownlow and johnson.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

MASKED BATTERIEs.-The Northern troops
seem to be in perfect terror of our masked batter
les 1t was masked battery al Bethel 1t was a
"masked battery" at Vienna Gen Beauregard
they say has filed the hills of Fairfax with masked
batteries. They greatly exercised over such
sanguinary expedicnts The Southern rebels seem
really to be in earnest. The atrocious traitors
shoot balls a, good patriots! Every bush hides a
"mazked battery" They have become so suspi-
cious of traps" that, like crows, the simple
sretehngofa line field, is almost sufficient
to make them adopt the double quick"
Hon. Thomas Rufin, of Wayne, has raised and
commands a cavalry company.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

IMPORTANT FROM OUR CoMM1ssIoNERs-We
are reliably Informed says the Montgomery Post
that letter has been received in this city from
the Hon VIM. L. Yancey, in which he states that
our independence will certainly be recognized by
England during the month of August, and that
he expects to be at home in September.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

G. IL. HA IL I'D NJ q,
WATOM MAKER Z JSWG1S
LincOintOn, N. e." "A
Begs leave to inform the citizens OF Lincoln or.6
rounding counties, that he has permanent! m ,a
the town of Lincolnton, where be will carr! ..sa
Watch and. Jewelry SuS'Ds
In all its various branches. Strict 'enIs~,,r 7
paid to the repairing of Watches ana '.ios ~
fine Watches warranted to give satIsiA'"
used, or no charges made.
List Of prices for WOTE' Iii
handspring and cleaning watch, S2'2V' !5rs -
and foot, each, 75c. cap foot-hod jewel nS,rl
hair-springs, 5 rs; chains, 81 50 mending q 81
tooth and wheel 5oc pivots, ST; cylinders sDrine
S2.75; virges, $3.50; screws, Csc; case fotbt 2
clicks and rachets, 75c.; glasses, SOC Al IosypG
will average the same prices. Persons
can know the prices before it is done. otbG :
Persons in the country having CLOCKS ~ ,bsv ~
for Repair, will address me by letter nu.bnptt
come themselves. | will attend to ~orN phort NJ
All kinds Of Gun smith work done al 60"
and on reasonable terms. ;frth,
Give me call, and will guarantee u aaRpn'
Lincointon. Feb %, 1851 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

The New York World publishes a letter from
Fort Pickens, confirming the capture of the En-
glish bark Etna, with rifed cannon for the eonfed-
crates. Also the capture of the prvateer steam
nrN nhh
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

A DEsERTER.-The North Carolina Fifth Regi-
ment, which arrived here Sunday the 3Oth,
had in charge deserter named Reich belonging
to the Chatham Rifles, company of the reg ment.
This deserted last Friday week, and escaped
to Yorktown, which place he was captured
last week, it is said, with we'll executed plan of
the works at Yorktown and other places on the
Peninsula, ard data of other valuable information
on his person. When taken he was endeavoring
to make his way to Old Point. He was immedi-
atcly sent back to his company at Garysburg, and
is now being conveyed to Yorktown to stand his
trial before court martial, consisting of the
captains of his regiment. He will most probably
suffer death. He is an intelligent pleasant Look
ing man, Of Northern birth or parentage, and
seems to take matters very easly-Pet Express
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

CHARLESTON, July "A Spanish vessel at
tempted to run the blockade to-day, but was cap
tured by the Federal Steamer Flag. Fort Moul
tre opened upon the steamer, but could not reacl
her.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-09

June lS, 1901
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-26

EFFECTS or COLD UPoN Our. SoLDIERs-Our
Washington correspondents inform Us that our
soldiers of The Potomac army are beginning to
suffer considerably from the cold weather.
THIS is. not surprising, when they are
still unaer canvass. From thisrsRy circumstances
hcwever. we are satisfied thas Gen, McClellanis
contem plating forward movement, and hag
no idea that the return OF spring will find his
vast sEny still stretched aLong the windy hills
Of Fai fax He knows, from the experience Of
Napoleon, that an army ipznotion, bivouacking
undo rftbc open sky in the dead ofwinter, suffers
mucAs less from disease than an army ever so,
well established in winter quarters. Compare,
for Example, the suffeI.lgs Of the British army
in its winter quarter5ebefore Sebastopolawith.
the, remarkable gocd5 health Of Napoisepas
lassoas in that wintegtoarupaign of Au,serlitz-
Vast bodies of men enclosed or hutted for.two.
o. three months in 5be same place inaytably.
u, a greater or less. aStent, produce Infections
and malignant disorders. Hence, no doubt, Tie
shifting of Beaursgards central column fscm
Manassas to CsltreFille, and ths. continual
movements of he enemy from enc point to
another along rlsair general line of occupation.
Let us be patient. There are gosa reasons for
the retentioa, Of our Potomac a--ypy unaer can
vass at this anne. The climate, rs you 70 south.
ward becs.nes warmer, and Jog huts, are not
convenies, articles Of transportation.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-26

IN Canada taere are, between eighteen and
ssrty-ve yea@s. OF sge, 100000 rsan. In the
border State there are 1873, 0Iaa. But assum-
ing the half Of that number s. one in ten, as
the very largest hat could hy,any possibility
be brought into shc field, the relatigc numbers
would staHl has
Canada, lighting men.. ..,..>.... ..235 ,ooN
Border Ssatas, lighting men,. ......... .59l see
The tggAtipg men Of Tie border States asa
thus in proportion TO the. forces of Canada Is.
more nan iiye TO two. Naw York State aleaa
would be more than !, match for both The
Canal4s. The fighting men Of New Nark,
estimated as one in ZEN CT the population,
are so ,oo0 or, in the sa.ia &c the military aopu.
lation Of the Canadas, Of snore than tbgee 20
tw0. And ii Englaaaishoald land an svadiag
army in Canada to mite with tire forces Of the
province in marching over our iraatiag the
border States could be easily supported by the
tier of populogcs States immediately behind
them. In the event of war, however, that
would not be Al all likely. Caaada aud Eng
land would be only too glad TO maintain the
defensive by llnd, whatever rsrt British "wood-
en- walls wight act in the drama. Far more like
ly would il be that the inv seion should proceed
from this side of the line: and ii 1t should be al
tempted there can be litSle doubt that this tirae
it would prove complete success, and The
Union Jack would soon cease to wave in ethe
of the two Canadas. Union with our State
which border them is their manifest destiny
aud the contamination is only question Q
| time
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-26

OuR DIFFICULTY MITE EHGLAND. The fac54
contained in the letter OF our London CORES
pondent. published in another colamn win be
read with intertea lie does not 'ooS upon uhe
excitement predaced by the Trent affair ss in
dcating any serious intention on the part Of
The English people to 20 to war with this coun-
try. The t.fy party, II conjunction with the
. sccessonet agents, have made the most Of the
question. and the government and liberal por
ton OF shc press have h1en dragged into de-
monstgations against us which their better
sense rebels against. Taey have, however, to
10 with the tide, ana Il only requires evidences
Of conciliatory spiat on the part Of the go
vernment 10 produce rs violent reaction.
These impressions are confirmed by the views Of
some Of the rebel diplomatists themselves, as
expressed il private Intercourse. They do not
apnear to DO very sanguine Of aid from Eng
! land, il being their opinion that between Lord
| Pa.merston aud Mr.. Lincoln there viii not be
,auch difficulty in coming to an arrangement.
| Some extraordinary statements Of Nc. Yancey's
! are quoted in reference to conversations said to
have been recently held by hin, with Louis
Nanolcon and the French Minister of Foreign
Affairs. We do not attach the least credit to
them, and we allude to them merely TO show
that The cause Of the rebellion has not beer
much advanced by the English difficulty witt
rs. II is to France, it seems, and not to Eng
land, that the rebel agents look FOR the raising
OF the blockade. II they place faith in tht
Deiphic utterances OF The Emperor and hi
ministers they are more credulous than VIC tool
then to be, making al due allowance for TIN
. acspetateness Of their case
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-26

TELEGRAPH LINE ALONG TIE C0AsT.--Our
suggestion in regard to a. telegraph line along
the Southern coast we set hope to see carried
out. 1t will cost a, pretty large sum; but its
advantages to tie government in military and
naval point Il view will probably cover the ex-
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-26

GENERAL SCoTr As MEpLAToR~--Jn connec-
ton With the report that, before, leaving Paris.
General Scott had a lcag interview with ths.
Prnce Napoleon, and tAat the General was tho
hsayer to America Of the French Emperor's de-
sire for the maintenance Of peace between Eng
land and the United States. the National Inisl,l,
-genser thinks it possible shat Louis Napoleon
may consider ";.Ae danger Of war SO imminent
as to justify his making an informal proffer
through Gen, Scott, to with the latter attsclea
so much Importance as to think he will serve
his country by submitting it in person to our
government, The sterling old patriot may be ex-
pec.sd in Washington in day on two, and then
we shall probably learn definitely that where
:hwe is so much smoke there is also some nrs>
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-26

ORR Cry TnEArREs.-All the theatres and
nlaces of amusement in this city--the Academy
of Music, Wallack's, Winter Garden, Laura
keene's, Niblos, tie New Bowery, the Bowery'
naruum's Museum, and fiseen or twenty other
piaces--were crowded to excess last night /
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-12-26
ADJUSTMENTS THIS EVENING.

amoSEhENfS THIS EVENING.
AcAnEAY or MUSIC irving piace-RAouL-zAaru.
As89stAf.ON-sohcotMA.rzR
NI8Los GARDEN, Broadway -rror. HaRnn.ss
WINTER GARDEN Broadway LACK, ny K,1L,nysy--
MAGIC 'eAs-bAaNAY ghE BARoE
hiL~4--o AoDDYs SEuREr. - - i"A
LAURA KEENE's THEATRE Broadway. --1,r,,z r.,
kosissos CRUsoE H.A'h@ ~
Ta new \. BoWERY THEATRE, Overwhelmingly an
i"A4 NG'Na saw "oaAs-ToA cmNGLs's Log
oBowERy THEATRE, Aouerg-sr,cKSry,, y,,,o :,
rysaias @ AtEgIcAN MUSEUM Broai,yay-Day and
niossrlss "hAAf AAp OTHER o.
"4y'-os BALto Is MAscaTRA " o''
y nooLEY'ss ATNsrRELs stuyresaq, r,,.a,,o /, $40
"''-htuiofiAN SONGS DANcns, &C.
NiSLo's SALOON, Broadway.-rEax FAMILY.
.MELQoEoE CONCERT HALT. II. s2a pro,s,x.u
eoAs5 DAhcEs, BuRLEsaUrs, &o.-RooLLFrrA
rcaNTERBURy MUSIC HALL Il, Dro,a,,,r So.
pA"V'@ nuaLhsavEs, 1c.-MoNs. pEcsiLuaEAU
roATsTrEs CONCERT ROOM Ga pr,,da.,. ~.
NooH ENTEnrAtHAESTs BALiETs FAAToMIaas FAnns"
,, AaERicAN MUSIC HALL tli Rroadway-soses BAL
'S iA"FoAiaEs &c-scAMrINL 80
METROPOLITAN CONCERT rA1r a., pu,,a.
SONGS DANCES, FARcrs. BuRLEsauls &c -
n1NfSfAL PALACE CONCERT HALF, M AZ p,,,.
oohIAS9vEs soNcs, DANCES 4c.-AiugrR ur rIr Cmpsiy
,PARISLAN CABINET or WONDERS 56a pro,a
oFch daly from ~ a. N. TN . T. NJ. - """''-
NATIONAL MUSIC HALL. Chatham s,rc.,-prv,rs.
euks soscs, DANCES &C. e'.-Doh1hs-
SONGS DANCES, &C - "a''-Dutlhs9Uks,
NC" oris, Thursday, December &c, 1861.