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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18
THE FIGHT AT FORT DONELSON
COMMENCED.

NASHVILLE, Feb. PA dispatch received
from Cumberland City, this eveGing, states that
one Federal gunboat appeared in sight of Fort
DoneisOn this morning, and about ten O'Clock
opened fire on the fort. The fort returned the
FIRE and the gunboa. retired. The Federals landed
in fnrce and battle with light artillery COM
menced this evening. 1t is reported that tie
Federals have force of ten twelve thousand.
Fort DoNEIsoN, Feb. l3-2.45 p. M.-The
firing has ceased-possibly that the enemy may
change position. We have, so far, repuised the
enemy at every point on our line. Our loss is
small. The Federal gunboats retired and we
think they are severely injured. Our men in
fine spirits
Feb l3-Afrrnoon The day has almost past
and we still hold our own. We have repulsed
the enemy and driven back their gunboats, and
whipped them by land and water. He still lies
around, probably to attack us tomorrow again.
Our loss is not very great, while the enemy's
be heavy.
We have had lively fighting and heavy can
nonadng all around the line all day We have
repulsed tn enemy everywhere, and we are salts
FED we have injured their gun-boas materially, as
they retired twice. Our lines are en.renched all
around
LATER-A dispatch states tina: Gen Pillow
whipped the FedCrals at Fort Dunelson. We lost
Is killed and - wounded. The enemy lost four
or five hundred killed and wounded
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18

State of North CdrOlihd-UenUeldnd county.
Court Of Pleas i Quarter Sessons-Dec. Term, 1861.
Lee McAfee and Eliza Weber, administrators of John
Weber decd VS. II & Wells and wife Eliza, Samuel
Weber Jerome Fulton and wife Maggie, and John
A Weber.
Petition to sell land.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the
defendants in this nGn-residents of this State
it is therefore ordered by heCourt that publication be
made in the Western Democrat, newspaper published
in the town of Charlotte, notifying defendants to be
and personally appear before the Justices of the Court
of Pleas and Quarter Sessions ut the next term to be
held for the county of Cleaveaud at the courthouse in
Shelby, the I'd Monday in March next, then and
there show if any they have, why the lands
described in the petition shall not be ordered to be
sold.
Witness, S. Williams clerk of said Court, office
the I'd Monday in December, 1861. ..
500 St s. WILLIAMS, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18
From EurOpe and the North.

RICHMOND, Feb. 14.-Northern papers of the
18th say that the Teutonia has arrived with Euro
pean news one day later.
The New York Herald says parties in England
have resolved to object to every measure taken by
the Government for the restoration of the Union.
The Federal steamer Tuscarora has been ordered
from Southampton by an official letter from Ports
mouth
The Confederate steamer Nashville is still at
Southampton
The Paris correspondent of the New York
Herald says that in French circles the opinion is
almost universal that France and England will ill.,
terfere with American difficulties in less than
month, and says that ministers give to the people
Government papers setting forth that France is
I'll ready for Intervention.
The London Times says that large party of
the House of Commons urge on the Government
the policy Of interference in the American strug-
gle
The health of Mason and Sdell is good but
they complain of bad treatment at Fort Warren.
In the Lincoln Congress, bill passed the Senate
appropriating s7,OOO,OOO for the completion of
Notifications.
Washington is wildly jubilant over the news
from Burnside Secretary Stanton is quite sick.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18

The Raleigh Standard states that Henry W.
Miller, Esq, has been invited by a number Of
ladies and gentlemen in Raleigh and elsewhere
to prepare and deliver Lecture for the benefit Of
the Hospitals of the N. c. Volunteers. We unite
with the Standard in the hope that Mr.. Miller will
comply with the request.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18
stolen, stolen.

Stelen from the side of my door Saturday night
7th inst, between aud o'clock, Gilt Frame Show
Case of Snuff aud Tobacco samples. The Case is 20
"a inches, and has in it samples of Lorilard's Snuff
and Tobacco. The labels either the Bottles or Pa
pers be identified. will give reward of SIS to
any one that will detect the thief. J. ID. PALMER
December II, 1861
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18
WAGONERS WANTED.

wish to employ fifty negroes for the army of the
Potomac. The pay will be twenty dollars II month.
RtonS and medical attendance will be furnished be-
sides. LIEUT. JACOB FISHER.
Concord, Jan %, 1852 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18
Charlotte Female Institute.

The next term of twenty weeks will begin the
30th January 1862. All the departments of the Insi
tuition are filled by experienced and competent teachers.
For circulars, apply to
Jan 81 1852 REV. r. BURWELL.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18

NEWSPAPERS IN TExAs.-The San Antonio
Herald says: ave cannot count more than ten
papers now published in this State, out of some
sixty year ago. War and blockade are death to
newspapers"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18
Milburnie Paper Mills,

RALEIGH, \. G.
The Neuse Manufacturing Company pay cash and
the highest market price for COTTON AND LINEN
RAGS. IN. B.--Not Wooden Rags.
Present price cents per pound delivered at either
Depot in Raleigh. S. II. ROGERS, Prest-
Address II. W. Hustled, Treas'r.
Nov 2Gth.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18

The confederate Congress has passed bill APP
propriating two millions of dollars for the benefit
of the State Of Kentucky.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18
WANTE Ed,

AMRn BALES OF COTTON for which the
E0D9BSH highest market price will be paid in
cash Those having Cotton sell will please give
a call before dsposing Of it.
ELIAS Il COHEN.
Charlotte JAN IA, 1862 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18
Snuff. Snuff. snuff

Just received, fresh lot of genuine Lorilards Hig
TOaSt.Scotch Spuf: Cheap ut ,.. s..,,,
PALMER'S VARIETY STORE.
Sent "a. l86l
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18
PROCLA VI ALTON.

In pursuance and by virtue of resolution
of the General Assembly of North Carolina, l. Henry
T. Clark Governor ex-offico of said State do here
by notify and require all male citizens of this State,
in the enemys country Of the United States
North Carolina, where their allegiance Justly
due. arifhn thirty doys from the d"e h,reoG and do
hereby declare an alien enemy subject to all the
pains penalties and forfeiture which or may be in
CURED by alien every person failing obey
the requirements of this Proclamation except he be
soldier in the army of the Confederate States, or
of them, or in prison, detained by force.
HENRY I. CLARK,
ofieio
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18

NM JOHNSTON, ESQ A writer in the Char
l"tte Democrat has suggested the name of VIM.
Johnst"n Esq, OF Charlotte, to the notice of the
State Convention as gentleman pre- eminently
qualified to occupy the Gubernatorial Chair, from
the first Thursday in August next, being the re-
sidue Of Gov. ElliSs term. The recommendation
is good one-no better could be made, if it
should be deemed advisable not to continue the
present incumbent. But We would prefer to see
Mr. Johnston made Governor for full term He
is without doubt one of the best qualified men in
the State for that high position; his astute legal
attainments, practical business knowledge, COM
prehensive mind and indomitabe energy and in
dustry. and great simplicity of character withal,
point out Mr.. Johnston to the People of our State
as gentleman who is deserving of their highest
confidence, in any capacity that he ght be cal
led upon to serve them lSfatesuiHe Express
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18
FOss SHERIFF..

We are authorized TO announce A. |. HOOD as
candidate for the Office of Sheriff of Mecklenbura
county, at the next August election.
Dec 10, 1851 te-pd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18
TANNER WANTED.

An experienced Tanner and workman competent to
take charge of extensive yard with good references
find employ ment aud the best Of wages by apply
ing to ROBINSON MUkk,
Jan %. 1862 St Wades bOrO, n. e.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18

New ORLEANS, Feb. 12.-The steamer Vic
toria has run the blockade Of this port. The
blockadlng steamer fired two hundred shells at
her, but she came i'll safe. She brings fifteen
thousand stand Of arms, ammunition, coffee, &c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18

Headquarters S7M Regiment ~ G. Militia, !
CASTOR County. I
The following Staff Officers have been appointed and
be obeyed and respected according TO rank Jas
R Hand Adjutant; DIR. WIN Sloan, Surgeon; Bar
rett, Assistant Commissary; Marion Friday Assist
Quartermaster; Linebarger Sergeant Major; Miles
Alternately, Quar:ermaster Sergeant.
VI. II. HAND
Feb 4, 1862 It Col Commanding.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18
LOST,

LOST,
On the 18th inst, in Monroe or on the road home a
double-case silver lever Watch The finder will be
literally rewarded BY returning it to me.
W. A. CRAIG.
Union CO.. Jan %, 1862 ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18
Gold! Gold! !! Gold u!
500 Ounces wanted AT j. Il. BUT.
LER'S Jewelry store,

Opposite Kerr'S Hotel.
The highest CASH PRICE paid for Cola and Silver.
January 81, 1862. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18
SODA.

Just received good lot of Baking Soda for sale at
Jan Til. j. d. PALMERS.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-11
CITY AND COUNTY.

HoRTICULTURAL.-The attendance at the last
meeting was unusually large, and would of it.
self attest the increasing interest of the members
in the objects of the association; but the exhibit
ton of fruit obviated doubt on this score. The
exhibitors were numerous and their specimens
OF great and quite uniform excellence.
George jacques: Pears-Yicar of Winfield,
Duchesse d Ang ouleme, Giout Moroccan
Fltzroy Willard: Pears-Vicar of WINFIELD.
Benrre Girls oliver, Beurre Diel Passe Colmar
IL. Moore (ChartODJ: Pcars-COfin's Vir-
gaieu.
Judge Green Pears-Winter Nelis.
Jonathan Grout: Pears-Beurre Die Glout
Moroccan, Belle de Noel, Josephine de Malines
Zephyrln Gregoire, Rousslllon, Calebasse Tou-
gard, DR.. Trosseau. Mr.. Grout also exhibited a
dish Of very handsome Fameuse apples, grown
upon the estate of S. E. Howard, Esq of Bur-
lihgton, VT
S. II. Cotton: Pears-Beurre Superfin, Fondante
Comice, Princes St. German, Glout Moroccan.
Easter Beurre, and Beurre d Aremberg. Apples
Leland's Spice Mr. Cotton also displayed six
teen varieties of handsome winter apples. mostly
sweet, and nearly all nameless grown upon the
farm of Hon. John Brooks of Princeton, and
sent IN by that gentleman for exhibition, which
attracted much notice.
o. B. Hadwen: Apples-Tompkins' Co. King,
Nandervere, Yellow Bellhower, Winter Sweet.
Pears-Beurre Clargeau
j. NJ. Earle: Pears Beurre Clarigeau, Swans
Orange. Lewis, Alexandra Lambre, ST. Jean Bap-
tiste, Figue, Beurre Rance, Beurre DEL
John Z. Ripley: PearS-Passe Colmar, Glout
Moroccan, Winter Nelis, Vicar of WINFIELD,
Easter Beure, Beurre Langelier, Figue d'Alen-
con, Beurre Diel, Sieulle, Zephyrin Gregoire
Josephine de Malines, Dumas.
Benjamin Butman: Pears-Winter Nelis, St.
German, Lawrence, Beurre Langelier, Ganse's
SeckeI, Beurre d'Arembvrg, Figue d'Alencon,
Sieulle Beurre Diel
E. $. Stebbins; Pears-Glout Morceau, Win
ter Nelis, Swans Orange. Apples-Jewett's
Red, Peck'S Pleasant, Pppins, Northern Spy
the latter of unusual size.
ID. W: Lincoln: Pears-Le Cure, Grand Soel,
Figue d'Alencon, Beurre d'Anjou, Beurle Ar
emberg, Belle de Grand Montronge
Edward Earle: Pears-Beurre d'Anjou, Win
ter Nelis, Dix, Beurre Diel, Sieule, Forelle,
GIrout pearl Soldat Laboreur, Vicar OF Wink.
held and Duchess d'Angouleme
The library will be open this afternoon, Thurs
day, December 18th, at the usual hour. All in
terested are invited to attend
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-11
Interesting from DTex,co.

NEW YORK, Dec. l0.-The steamer Eagle
from Havana Dec. 9th, arrived this evening
Vera Cruz dates Of the LIST had been received at
Havana, but no mail, owing to the stringent en-
torcement of the prohibition against any COM
munication with Vera Cruz. The last American
courier was fired on. His two attendants were
Killed, and he was wounded himself, but escaped
The dispatches for Washington have gone via
Acapulco, and will reach their destination via
Panama. The minister to Washington from
Chlll was unable to get further than Jalapa
MIR, Russell, bearer of American dispatches, and
Mexican colonel had arrived from Vera Cruz
ard are passengers by the Eagle
The position Of the French at Vera Cruz and
Orizaba IS represented as very critical they hay
ing no fodder for their cattle and no fresh food
for the troops, who suffer from dysentery. The
force at Jaapa had been cut off from supplies
from Vera Cruz by the Mexicans taking Pucnte
Rationale, part of which had been DESTROYED
The MeXicans were actively terrifying Pueba
and the City Of Mexico, and the road between
them; and they announce a determination of
flooding the whole valley by opening the sluices
and taking down the walls of the lakes, so AS TO
render the City of Mexico impossible TO be
reached except by the turnpikes, which will be
defended.
The mate and steward of the baraue B.tsev
Williams are on board the Eagle in irons, being
charged with poisoning three captainsIof that YES.
sci, viz: CaptS. Coffee, Hood, and Buntz.
The new captain general of Cuba was daily
expected at Havana. Six of the crew OF the
rebel steamer California, wrecked near Ssa had
arrived at Havana. The gunboats Octorora and
Scnoma, with Admiral Wilkes, were at Havana.
The Wachusett was at Mantanzas.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-11

The case of Peter Hame was resumed Wednes-
day morning. The evidence for the government
being all in, the attorney general addressed the
court, desiring from them an intimation whether
ne should be warranted from the evidence. in
asking for conviction. The senior counsel for
the defence, IL. Williams, Esq., remarked to the
court, that in his opinion the evidence given in
was entirely insufficient to warrant conviction
AFTER consultation among the members of the
Dench' the chief justice remarked that the cir
cumstances proved were not inconsistent with
the innocence of the prisoner. With the consent
OF the prisoner, a nole pros was entered and the
prisoner discharged. Francis Campbell, owner
OF the shanty in which the murder was commit
ted, who was the principal witness against the
prisoner before the coroners jury, and who was
the first person to find the murdered man. did not
appear in court
The case of jeremiah Doyle was then called,
and he was sentenced to imprisonment for ten
years in the state prison.
The court then adjourned sine die having fin.
ished the business before it,
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-11
LATEST NEWS.
BY TELEGRA PH
TO THE WORCESTER DAILY 81
McClelIan,s Testimonv.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10-In the Mcdowell
case Gen. Mcclellan stated that the president as
sumed the responsibility of the change of the
destin alton of McDowell's corps regarding it as
necessary for the defence of Washington, al
though the force then in and around Washing
ton was double that fixed by the officers The
following questions and answers comprise the
important portion of the testimony
Queston-Please examine q COPY of the New
York Herald of Oct. 81, containing a speech of
}. Is. HaSkins of Tarrytown, and state if the fol-
lowing remarks attributed to you-to wit: 81
have been unfortunate in not taking Richmond.
in consequence of my plan not being carried ont
because Mcdowell did not reinforce me, as he
could have done, and us it was agreed upon he
should have done"-are true in their letter or
spirit, so far as relates TO Gen. Mcdowell; and if
not true. wherein are they not so?
ANswER-The incident related in the speech
is entirely new to me. | never received any dis
patch informing me that General Ha,leck was
made commander-in-chief, and am very sure
that | meyer made the remark attributed to
me in the connection as stated | have
no doubt said, for it has ever been my
opinion that the army of the Potomac would
have taken Richmond had not the corps of GEN
eral Mcdowell been separated from it. 1t is
also my opinion that had the command of Nc
Dowe'l Joined the army of the Potomac in NAV.
by way of Hanover Court House, from Freder-
icksburg, that we would have had Richmond
within week after the junction | do not hold
Gen. Mcdowell responsible III my mind for the
failure to join me on either occasion.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-11
Mark eta.

NEW YORK, Dec. lO-SToCKS are better; skies
81 registered g9s do coupons lO4a Treasury I04
year certificates 67s; Mississippi skies So Califo
Central bonds l093; American Gold 1929; New York
39a
,CoTroN rmer; sales 800 bales at st q size for mid
ding uplands.
FLoUk-Receipts $4,000 bbls; sales IA 100 bbs; state
and western less active but prices without material
change; superne state 80 "a S595; extra state Sc
$50; round hoop Ohio Sc 80 % $50; superne western
"a So w.
to realize
Beef steady. Pork steady Dressed hogs scarcely So
frm; sales ST a 81 for western, and @ &c city
Butter unchanged. sugars very quiet Cofee dull and
heavy; Maracaibo, so bags sold at &c Moasses-New
Orleans steady sales 200 bbs at 80 @ 36c: Porto Rice
and huscovado dull.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-11

CoNNEoTIcUT-An extra session of the legis-
lature of Connecticut was convened, Monday, to
act upon pressing military questions. The mes
sage of Governor Buckingham shows that the
whole number of troops sent into the service of
the United States under the several calls of the
president, is 2s,l49; of which 2,34O were for
three months, and 5,5O5 for nine months-the re-
mander for three years. He recommends a radi-
ical revision of the present militia laws; the ap.
pontment of a commission to visit the hospitals
and camps of Connecticut soldiers; the appoint
nhen' OF state agent to collect the pay and
"ouil'y Oh soldiers without cost to them; and the
Issuing OF state bonds for limited period, to
meet the heavy burdens which the war imposes
on the state.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-11

FLEEING FROM THE WRATH."-There is in.
creasing evidence that the presidents procama-
ton is regarded as anything but brutum Gil,nen.
in the heart of the slave empire. In central Ten.
nessee-the part of the state earliest demoraIlzed
by secession-where five sixths of the savehold-
ers are rebels, and one sixth indfferently loyal.
1t is stated on high authority thar whole pauta-
tons that once counted their scores of bonds
men, coal black, chestnut brown, salmon coured,
olive tinted, and Saxon hued, are now depopu-
lated. The former inhabitants have been driven
Oft to safer Dixie, which has hope of resisting
its fate a little longer
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-11

THE rolling mill of Charles Washburn & Son,
at Quinsigamond, Worcester, SO recently burnt
will be started again this week. The new build
ing is constructed entirely of IRON Springfield
Republican.
The firm of Charles Washburn & Son is very
enterprising one; but inasmuch as their extern
sive works were burned TO the ground scarcely a
fortnight ago, their new establishment will hard
ly be in operation this week. The spot where
sthe old one stood is still place of ruins; but the
propretors are preparing to erect at once new
and larger works, which, if the winter is favora-
BILE, the early spring will find in tu tide of sue
cessfu experiment
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-11
From Wnshinrtnn.

WASHINGTON, Dec, 1O.-The commissioner of
internal revenue has decided that whenever prior
to September, 1862, goods, wares, or merchan-
disc may have been made by persons not owners
Of the materials and premises where such were
made, it shall be regarded as place of manu-
facture. Producers are not required to take a Ii
cense as dealers for the sale of produces upon
premises where they produced.
Chief engineer Thompson is ordered to the
steamer Shenandoah; engineer Kurtz to the Mo-
nongahela; engineer Roberts to the Pawnee; en-
gineer hampton to Sthe Monongahea; Captain
Hazard is ordered to the west gulf squadron
Lieut.. Buckner is ordered to ordnance duty at the
New York navy yard.
Six additional prisoners of state have been re-
leased from the old capitol prison.
The sloop W. E. Chester was captured on the
Goth ult., off Mobile, while endeavoring to evade
the blockade
The president on Monday, sent a message to
General Sibley, ordering the execution of thirty
nine of the Minnesota Indians on the 18th inst
These include those concerned in the murders
and other brutal outrages. General Sibley is
directed to await instructions respecting the re-
mainder.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-11

5. V. STONE, Esq, of this city, has been APP
pointed by the governor general, recruiting agent
for the second regiment of cavalry and for the
batteries and the infantry regiments now recruit
ing for the three years service in this common
wealth. 1t is extremely desirable that the towns
whose quotas are deficient shall use all possible
exertions to fill them, as urged by the governor
in special order No go, with men for these regi-
ments and batteries, especially the regiment of
cavalry now recruiting, this arm of the service
being much needed ia the army.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-12-11

The REBEL SYMPATHIzEs at the north are
'verdoing their work and making it ridiculous.
t is known that they have engaged in correspon-
ience with the rebel leaders Indeed, some of
them have been engaged in such correspondence
ever since the JEFF Davis government was or
gained; but, of late, they have become more
open and give notice that they are engaged in
negotiating terms of peace with the traitors at
Richmond. These men should be held responsi-
Die for such conduct. The law, as it stands, re-
1uires their arrest and punishment. Our de-
Spatches tell of stupid fellow who seeks noto-
riety by aping their pretensons and processes
that he himself has visited JEFF Davis, and be-
come his agent. His stories are probably in
ventions; but it is not the less true that some
other northern men are engaged in criminal cor
respondence with the rebel leaders Let them
be called to account.