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THE PROPERTY HERETOFORE KNOWN AS
Sim Plomondon's, Cowlitz Prairie, Lewis County,
containing 343 acres, more or less, Of excellent land
house, barn, &c.
Apply to Mr.. L. Dubean, Cowltz Prairie. or to the
Mission vancouver Clarke county. To a good ten
ant. the terms WILDE made very reasonable.
April 10, 1862. 22tf
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PIONEER AND DEMOCRAT, OLYMPIA, w. T., MAY 49, 1861

DIVINE SERvICE-May 18th, 1861 A.M-Text: Ps.
Q: H. Luke l6 20 "a Subject" Help l. What is
~ 2. Who shall people IN 3. Wherein consist its
tOrments
Subject, P. M-Rev ?: 5. @.spritaaf declcnsion
ana restoration" r, J. EVANS.
The caIgo of wheat of the ship Great Republic" !"
which vessel lately left San Francisco for Liverpool,
is valued at SOS ,OOO
FG~Several deferred articles will appear
before long
E@rWe are indebted to Captain Fleming
for late newspaper favors.
R6-GO to Spencer'S Daguerrean Gal
lery, if you want good picture.
, 1861-05-10
Mrs. WinsInW-

An experienced nurse and Female Physician has a
Soethlng syrup for children teething, which greatly
facilitates the process of teethng Ly soteninr III
gums, reducing all infamation-will allay ali main
and is sure to regulate the bowels Depend upon il
mothers will give rest to yourselves ard relief and
health 10 your infants. Perfectly safe in all cases
sc advertisement IN another column. 25y
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11

RESIGNATION OF Mr. JoHNsToN.-It will lie
IAN bv the following card that VIM. Johnston,
r.o one of the representatives in the State Con-
ANTON from this county, resigns that position.
Ia having accepted the Office of Commissary Gen
.r.I Of the State "a position in which he will be
6 great service to the State) he feels that he can
mt conveniently occupy both positions. In losing
NJ Johnston from the Convention we are certain
,bs county loses good, faithful, business repre-
..,,a,ive. and the Convention an industrious and
:...II;veut member. We have no doubt the peo-
,le Of the county will learn with regret that Mr.
Jobpston feels compelled to resign.
II III, Frecn,cn Of nechIenLarg County:
Having accepted position in the Military Depart
IN, of the State and apprehending that the Conven-
- NAV sit longer than anticipated, hereby resign
nv in that BODY 10 my 'eHo" cizehs VINO so gem
erously bestowed IT,
desired no other position than that to which, un-
so.gb, YOU cordially and with singular unanimIy as
;n.d me- but in these times of danger and peril to
1r GOOD old Commonwealth, no man has a right to
- his position Obedience to the calls of duty
and patriotism know you will pronounce the highest
It.ton of every good citizen. Whatever of ability
ossess shall be devoted with fidelity aud Integrity to
the best interests OF our State.
With many grateful feelings for your generous conf
5pc. am very respectfully aud truly your friend and
faIow-citizcn, WM. JOHNSTON.
June 10TH 1861.
Mr. Johnstous resignation was read in the Con-
ventiou Monday, and is to take effect on Saturday
next. on which day, authorized to say, an
election will be held in this county to supply the
racancy-the Governor having issued an order to
that effect.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11
For the Wesfern Democrat.
THE STAY LAW.

There seems to be much dissatisfaction mani
tested among our people on account OF this Act,
and its repeal is loudly advocated by not few.
Now this law is doubtless an example, like thou
sands Of others of imperfect legislation, but of its
benef cent intention in this crisis of affairs, think
few can entertain doubt. In fact, think the
principal, if not the only defect is the want of
adequate guards-the failure to require the debt
ors property to stand amenable to the creditor un-
til the restriction might be safely removed II at
this time, when many of our citizens are leaving
their homes and families for the common defence,
these homes and families to be subject to the
voracity of such men as would fatten by the suffer
ings of their country, why then We will have the
worst horrors OF war upon US very soon; the sut-
ferers, too, will be those who should not be allow
ed to fall victims to the times, the wives and chill
dren of our soldiers. Though the Stay Law as it
stands is evil, since it leaves temptations
in the way of all, aud opens door for the corrupt
and designing, yet its affects are tender mercy
compared with the state of things We may expect
in the absence of some restraint upon the avarice
of man. 1t is said the creditor needs to be pro-
tected rather than the debtor In ordinary times
this may or may not be so but at this juncture it
is certainly not 1t is to be hoped the law may
be so modified as to impose upon the debtor dis
ability to make way, in dishonest manner, with
that property which justice would hold responsible
for his debts, and at the same time give him suf
fcient security that his family not to be strip
ped of the means of support during these times of
trouble. K.
[If the law was made to apply only to soldiers, no
would objcct-a soldiers property should not be
sold under any circumstances in his absence. But
persons take advantage of the Act who have volun
teered and WILL and who too lazy work
make any exertion to pay their debts. In that way
honest derauded Of their just dues. There is
much money in the country there six
months ago-produce is bringing better prices than
formcrly-and there is better chance to pay debts
now than there will be at the end of the war;
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11

STATE TRooPs.-Capt. J. NJ. Miller, of this
town, has completed his company of Cavalry. II
is, we think, the first Cavalry company organized
under the late act for raising 10000 enlisted
troops The officers are J NJ Miller, Captain; NJ
d l. Mcleod, lst Lieut.; H Maxwell and
Saml P Caldwell, ID The company has been Or
dered to rendezvous at Asheville.
Capt. W. l.. Davidson and Lieuts. j. E. Brown
and WI. Kerr are forming an infantry company.
1t will be seen by notice in this paper that they
want men, and we can assure those who are dis
posed to enlist in the service that they will find
these officers kind and humane who will treat them
we'll and see that their wants are supplied Early
application should be made to the Captain or either
of the Lieutenants.
Capt T. H. Brem and Lieuts. S. j. Iowrie and
JOS Graham are also engaged in raising en- Artil.
lery company. They also want men for the
war. Capt Brem will treat his men web, and
those who are DESTROYS of engaging in the artillery
service cannot find set of officers who will better
discharge their duty to the soldiers under their
command.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11

THE LINCOLN PROGRAMME.-The n. I. Tri-
bune sketches Lincolns plan for usjugating the
South thus:
ave are determined on restoring tic Federal
authority i'm all the rebellious States, aud have
started to carry our national flag in triumph from
the Potomac and the Ohio southwark to the Gulf,
and westward to the Rio Grande-determined
that, if the people now dwelling in those States
will not return their allegiance, another race
shall be planted there who will respect the Consti
tuition of our fathers. During the coming summer
our troops will doubtless be chiefly employed in
holding the forts, navy yards and arsenais now in
our possession in the seeded States; in fortlfying
and protecting the national capital; IN looking
sharply to affairs in Maryland, Kentucky, and
Missouri, and being prepared to protect loyal and
punish rebeious citizens IN those States; IN sus-
tanning the Union cause in Western Virginia,
crushing the rebels in the eastern counties retak-
ing Harpers Ferry, and subduing Norfolk aud
Richmond; and in clearing the banks and the
channel of the upper Mississippi OF traitors and
pirates This may be done in the hot months
githout impairing the health of our troops. Then
when autumn shall ushur in invi Sorating breezes
heavy columns will descend into the rebel terri
tories n the east the centre and the west nor stay
their march till our flag waves In triumph over
Charleston, Montgomery and New Orleans.
While the hirelings are attempting to do all
this, wha. do they suppose the southern troops
will be about? Before they get to Charleston
many of their bones will be used to enrich south
ern soil and their flesh given to the dogs and the
vultures.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11

ANOTHER LETTER FROM Mr.. FALLANDIGHAM.
The Hon. G. L. Vallandi CHAM, member of Con-
gress from the Dayton District in Ohio, has writ
ten letter giving his opinion, at the solicitation
of some of his constituents, the present state
of affairs. The letter is dated May 18th. He
argues at length against coercion and the policy of
the Black Republican administration, and con-
cludes thus in regard to Lincons war proclama-
tons:
Waving the question of the doubtful legality of the
first procamaton April 18TH calling the militia
for three months, under the Act of 1873, will yet
pay them, because they had no motive but sup
posed duty and patriotism to move them; and more
over they will have rendered almost the entire service
required of Them before Congress shall meet But the
audacious usurpation of President Lincoln, for which
he deserves impeachment in daring, against the
letter of the Constitution, and without the shadow Of
law, "raise and support armies" and to "provide
and maintain navy, for three or FIVE years, by mere
executive proclamation will not vote to sustain
ratify-never Millions for defence; not man
dollar for aggressive and offensive war
The war has had many motives for its commence
men it have but result, whether it last one
year fifty years-fnal eternal separation diSunion
As for the conquest and suhjngaton of the South,
will not impeach the intelligence of any man among
you, by assuming that you dream of it as at any time
or in way possible Remember the warning of
Lord Chatham to the British Parliament "My Lords,
you cannot conquer America" public debt of hum
dredS of millions, weighing and poserity down
for generations. cannot escape Fortunate shall
be if escape with liberties. Indeed, it is no
longer so much question of war with the South as
whether ourselves are to have Constitutions and
Republican form of Government hereafter in the North
and West.
In brief am for the Constitution first, and at all
hazards; for whatever now be saved OF the MON
next and for peace always essential to the
ton of either. But, whatever any one may think of
the war, thing, at least, every lover of liberty
ought demand nexorably that it shall be carried
strictly subject to the Constitution.
The peace policy tried it arrested secession and
promised a restoration o. the Union. The policy of
is upon trial in twenty days 1t has driven
four States and four millions and half of people out
of the Union and into the Confederacy of the South
In little while longer it will drive out, also, two or
four more an millions three millions of
people. War may indeed, be the policy of tie East
but peace is a necessity to the West.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11

In this town, the 9Th inst, Mr. Thos. Worsham,
aged about 40 years.
In Union county, the LIST inst Mr. Philip Condor,
aged 81 years. I'VE cannot make room for ike long
obituary accompanying the above announcement. We
would be glad CRAFTY friends in that way, but
if we commence it columns would be crowded
too much with matter Of that knd1
In Catawba county, the slst inst, Mr. Henry Bark
ley, aged As years.
In Newborn, on the I'd inst Mr. Thomas McLn, aged
70 years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11

THE KINGS MOUNTAIN GREYs.-This fue
company, from CASTOR county, passed through this
place Tuesday last for Raleigh. 1t was COM
posed of who will make good soldiers, and give
good account of themselves on the battlefield
The following is list Of the officers and privates
of the company:
OFFIcEns.-Benj Briggs, Captain; W Stowe LIST
Lieut.; White, I'd Lieut.; | Holland 81 Lieut..
PRIvArEs.-George Anthony, Miller Antheny, John
Bell, Alfred Black, Burton, Ephraim Black, G
Carter Carpenter, \ Carpenter, j s Clemmer,
John COnnor Joseph Creaseman. Alfred Eaker, o ELL
wood, + Ferguson, Ford, \ Harris, j r Hav
ner, W Hicks, VII Hoffman, A Hors, J Ii Hooper,
John Hawkins, Jarrett, Johnston, w Linden.
E I Lineberger, Samuel Mauney, Mauney, W
Mauney, McGinns, " Mellon, Morris, B
Mitchem, " Noland Alex Porter, Stephen Pettus
Il l. Rankin, J Rankin, Rankin, Rhea, NJ
A Rhyme, Rhyme, Rhyme, Roberts,
Roberts, J y Roberts, w RudsiIl, d Roper, w
Smith, John Smith, N Smith, J Skidmore, Skid
more, Skidmore. J Springs, John Sahuis C T
Stowe, Stowe, w Stowe A Titman, U " Tor
renee W Underwood, Underwood, White, H
White, David White, West, Withers, John
Wilson.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11
Quartermaster and Paymaster Generals Depart /
Raleigh. June !. 1861.

Quartermaster and PAymaster Generals Depart.
Raleigh, June ], 1861.
DROPOSALS will be received at the QuartermasteI
= Generals Office until Saturday evening the 18Th Of
june for furnishing the State of North Carolina the
following articles for the of the troops of the State
5000 Gray Felt Hats Of light material. the body OF
the hat to be inches less in circumference the
than at the base, looped up the right side
with large gilt button Of North Carolina pattern.
10000 pairs high quartered thick soed shoes
100000 military buttons of two sizes-preferencs
will be given to North Carolina button, ii such can
be obtained.
10000 soldiers ordinary shirts Of unbleached domes-
tics, blue striped cottonade, of cloth not weighing
less than per yardhirts be delivered
complete and to be of assorted sizes tor
40 600 pairs of unbleached cotton jeans, weighing
not less than Eve to the yard-to be delivered
complete and TO be of assorted sizes for men.
10000 flannel under shirts and drawers.
TO- oo tin canteens according to sample in ONCE.
5000 yards proof cloth for knapsacks, proyi-
ded it 10 approved on examination.
1000 ares.
1000 spades.
1000 pickaxes.
1000 hatchets,
% 1000 camp kettles.
5000 mess pans
Preference will be given to thos bidders who can
commence delivering, at least manufacturing the
articles bid for in one week.
Bidders are invited attend in person with samples
and prepared to say positively how fast they de-
liver the articles. It.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11

The public is hereby notified trade for four
Notes executed by the undersigned to Andrew Winter,
for One Thousand Dollars each dated in 1850 the first
payable the LIST of August 1885, the second the LIST of
August, 1861; the third the st of August 1862, and
the fou the LIST of August 1863 The consideration
of said Notes having failed the undersigned is deter
mined to pay them unless compelled by law TO do
So E. 0. ELLIOTT.
June IL 1861 3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11

STATE OF SourH CAROLINA, EreeHtips Department.
Jnne g. ls6l.-I have understood that many good
people have been RENTING funds creditors in North
States.
In the existing relations of the country, such con-
duet is in conflict with public law; and all citizens are
hereby warned against the consequences.
f. W. PTCKEES, =.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11

FAST DAY-Remeu,ber that next Thursday is
the day appointed by President Davis to be observ-
let every body observe the day aud pray for the
success of the Southern cause.
We suppose there will be service in the various
Churches during the day.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11
NOTICE.

TREAsURERs OFFICE, A. T. o. r.. r. Co.,
Charlotte, N. c., June 3, 1851.
The FOURTH installment of the capital stock In the
A, T. o. r. r. Co, subscribed in the town of States
vile: is due and payable on the 5th July next
The SIXTH installmen: of the stock subscribed at
Mount Mourne IredelI CO.. and the SEVENTH INSTALL
of all stock subscribed in Mecklenburg comfy, IL
due and payable on the 2lst July next.
If the Stockholders desire the work to continue they
MUST be more prompt in their payments. This 10
idle talk; the Treasurer must have MONEY.
7w N. L. WINSTON, Treas.
Iredell Express copy till 2lst July.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11

COLUMBIA, June s-No cotton sold. Flour So so
TO 81 %; sale Of small lot from wheat fne
at 81 per sack. Corn 81 rs per bushel. Bacon Is to
l6 hog round. Oats IS to 81
CHARLESTON, June Cotton, go bales sold dur
ing the week at Of IL; Flour 81 to 81 so per bb
supply good; Bacon Is to Is hog round; Lard Ia to Is
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11

sA-A correspondent Of the New York Heraid says
that Gen. 'wabridge of New York has been to wash
ington urging the Government accept 900 vOlun
teers to crush rebellion" in the Southern
States. This Walbridge, We think, 10 the same man
who visits Charlotte sometimes and who, not long ago.
denied the citizens Of this place that he for
coercion
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11

DEATH OF Mr. DouGLAs-The Hon. Stephen
A. Douglas died at Chicago on the Sd inst. Mr.
Douglas was great statesman and possessed gi-
pantic intellect-he had faults like other men,
but was never O bad man.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11

THE NEwS.-We give elsewhere the various
reports from the seat of The telegraphic re-
ports are conflicting and contradictory, and are
generally unreliable, especially those coming from
Washington city. We have made arrangements,
at our own individual expense, to get the news of
any battle that may take place, which, when not
published in an extra, will be found our news
board. Some accounts from Virginia say that it
Is not likely regular battle will take place for
two or three weeks yet, while others say that it is
expected every day. One thing is certain, Presi-
dent Davis, and Genls. Lee and Beauregard are
keeping their own secrets
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11

fEEzzA We are requested to say that any Of
M-E our country friends who wish to con-
sEs<S tribute provisions for the purpose Of
feeding the soldiers who constantly passing through
this town in large numbers may deposit the st
the store of Elias cohen Learning that some In the
country desirous of aiding the cause In this way
give this notice for their benefit and ere sure
that such contributions win be thankfully received
The cooking will be attended to In town.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11
CHARLOTTE, June 10th, 1861

Editor or Wcrtrrn Democrat: At the suggestion of
prominent citizens Of this county, take the liberty of
presenting the of DR.. T. &. Caldwell TO be voted
for the fceeu of the county of Mecklcnhurg fill
the vacancy created in the Convention of this State in
consequence of the resignation of VIM Johnston, ESQ
Yours, &c, ". K. MYERS.
Election Saturday the 18th inst
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11

Chief Justice Taney, il his opinion in the Merrman
that Lincoln is guilty Of usurpation, and
clear violation of the Constitution in saspendug the
Aabe1s corpus act,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11

DISPENSED WITH-In all the public speeches
and discussions throughout the South, we are
gratiied to see that the negro question is dispen
scd with-not talked about. This is right. The
abolition of slavery will never take place, and even
the fanatics OF the North have quit talking about
it. No doubt, if they could conquer the South
they would renew the agitation; but that will never
be- The North is now fighting for Abe Lincoln
and what they call the flag" while the South is
fighting for the principle of self-sovernment, for
constitutional rights anu for libery-she is fight
ing to prevent the ignorant hirelings OF Lincoln
from oyer-runnng and running the country.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11

In wadesboro, the 2eth ult, Mr. W. o. Bennett to
Miss Harriet BOggan. -.
In Satesville, on the 30th uh.. at Concord Female
College Mr. W. II. Neave Of Salisbury to Miss jose
phene Lange
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11

~ privateer captured Portland brig last week
and sent her into Georgetown, s. c., as prize, The
brig had q cargo of Sugar valued ut $4,000.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11

HE LEGISLATURE, it will be remembered, ad-
JOurncd to meet on the 18th of June. Several of
our State exchanges have already suggested that
mere was no necessity for the Legislature to re-
assemble, and as matter of economy it ought not
10 meet again. We entirely concur in this sug-
Se"'i'n The Convention, now in session, has the
power to transact all the business the Legislature
s'n' and more, too. But the opinion is being
freely expressed among the people that the Con-
,'"'lon Is as slow at dispatching business as the
legislature That is so, but we cant get clear of
'ae Convention but the Convention can dispense
""n The Legislature, and we hope it will do so.
0"e oody IN session at time is enough. Our law
1AerS must be made to practice economy well
preach It, In regard to the reassemLling of the
Sature the Statesville Express says:
We hope that Gov Ellis will issue his procla-
'Ou ordering that the Legislature will not con-
s ,Ie any more this year There is nothing in the
Tascy OF the affairs of the country which the
!, e TtOh cannot legslate upon as efficiently as
n - De done by the Legislature. The saving
monI Ie otate will be about $500 per day If the
,bo 1oe'S desire to serve the State let them join
NC army of the defenders"
lne Salisbury Waterman says:
in mere seems to be little or no difference of opin-
.,n-e as regards the extra session of the Legis-
MI appointed to be held on the 25th OF this
IS ,b No one sees the necessity for it, inasmuch
to tho convention sable and possesses power equal
emergency Of the times"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11

The returns (oficia) from Western Virginia, Civ
e aggregate majority in favor of the Ordinance o
Secession in that section of 3 ! 900.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11
INFANTRY SERVICE.

VUANTED, rs STRONG MEN FOR TIE WAR
w All able bodied men who wish TO enlist in the
cause of their country will call upon either of the
dersigned who win explain to them the acquisitions.
SIS bounty money will be paid &c every one mustered
into service and 81 per month regular pay. counting
from time of enlistment Uniform, food and medical
attendance will be furnished free. The enlisng
will be placed in the I'd Regiment Of State troops, Col
c. c. Tew commander.
Come sooui and let old North Carolina be ia the
front ranks w. LEE DAVIDSON, Capt .
JOHN z. BROWN, r,.,..
WIN. j. KERR,
n@~ Headquarters at Kerr's Hotel
May 20, 1851
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11

company from Rutherford and one from Polk
passed through here last week. And We hear
Of a number Of other companies which will soon
be along
On Saturday the second company from Ruther
lord arrived under command Of L n Davis, ESQ.
1t contained lip men, 80 of whom averaged feet
in height.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11
REMARKS.

The market is pretty well supplied with provisions
of all kinds. -..-.
Flour has declined to So 80 TO So per sack Wheat,
white, 81 10; Red 81 per bushel.
Corn and meal 80 cents per bushel. Bacon remains
at former quotations.
But little Cotton offering few bales sold at
10 to 100.
No change in the price of Groceries, except Salt has
advanced to 50 per sack
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-11

PoLICE.-We think the acting Mayor, Robt.
F, Davidson, Esq, and the Town Marshal, Mr.
Robson, deserve much credit for the good order
Of the town and the prompt manner in which they
have performed their duties. The town Guard
have also discharged their duty well, and we think
they efficient watchmen any community
heed desire. The whole police force have done
we'll