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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-09-06

FOR SALE.
II HAVE JUST RECEIVED LOT OF l. q. ROC.
IL ERS, No. Family Flour.
E. E. HARRIS.
Raleigh, Aug. Is, 1862 sEw&swim.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-09-06
ALEX. BARRETT.

A TT ORNE EY AT LAW,
CARTHAGE, N. C.
a LII BUSINESS COMMITTED TO HIS CARE WILL
n be promptly attended to.
Carthage, Moore Co, June ID. 1862 25-w&swSmpd.
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NOTICE.
HNHHRE WILL BE MEETING OF THE STOCK.
holders Of the Oak City Savings Bank on Mondsv
night next at the Exchange Office Of John G. Williams
Co. T. d. HOC3G Presr
haielgn, sept o. isS4 72-ltpd =
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07
NORTHERN ITEMS.

| The New York Express, speaking of the sur
render of Messrs. Mason and Slidell says that the
! surrender to necessity will soon impose upon us
other necessities connected with Great Britain,
which we must yield or fight Ninety days will
not elapse without further insulting demands from
the English oligarchy. The Express advises
instant preparations for war to the extent of a
million and a half of money, and says that the
Administration have given up Mason and Slidell,
not to law, equity and right, but to necessity.
The American Eagle, in its trials and troubles,
has been humblcd for the first time to the British
Lion The rebellion on hand drags down our flag,
which was never before BUNDLED before England.
Let US Americans, says the Express, hang our
heads because of our humiliation and dismiss the
subject with as much silence as possible
The National lntelligencer says Stewards course
is approved by every member Of the Cabinet, and
says that war with England, France, &C., is
escaped by It,
From letter in the Cincinnati Commercial,
following:
If the agitation of the negro question is kept
up by the radicals in Congress- fear that We will
lose strength in this State. Although it is no just
reason for opposing the Government and its policy
fear that if radical councils prevail, much moral
if not physical support, will be Withdrawn from
the cause of the Union. Men who have ever been
Internationally CnlOn can naruly pear the luea
that Lovejoy Thaddeus Stevens, Sumner, and
Jim Lane are to be rulers Of the destiny of this
people.
AS have heretofore said, the sentiment Of
our people is unanimous that the President should
refuse the demand of England for release of
Slidell and Mason, and if ensue, our State
would furnish more troops for such war than
in the field
Secretary Chase said, in response to a toast at
dinner given by the Union Club of New York,
that the blacklist negro in South Carolina, though
black as midnight, was, in his eyes, whittier than
the whitest rebel. [Vehemently cheered by the
company, among whom was VIM B. Astor.]
A gentleman from Baltimore says that the peo-
pie there, as we'll as at the North generally, are
getting very tired Of the war. Those only favor
its continuance who contractors under the gov
Gold at New York is at premium of six per
cent. The banks have generally suspended.
A Yankee Brigadier General is reported to have
said in Washington, few days since, that the
army of the Potomac was trying the exhaustion
process, and not exhaustiug the rebels, but
the treasury. Pretty good for Yankee.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07
COLONEL BRADFORD

This returned Hatteras prisoner met with a cor
dial reception from his many friends on his arri-
val here yesterday In reply to congratulations
on his looking well, he stated that the ratons
served out to them were common army rations,
by adding to which So so week, each, they lived
very we'll. The numerous prisoners formed highly
intellectual society, and they allowed to get
the New York and Boston papers daily. BY
some of the officers of the enemy, (of the regular
service) they treated with great polite ness,
and even kindness He confirms the statements
heretofore made of the utterly defenceless condi-
ton of the Hatteras garrison, whose balls fell
short Of the enemy about 500 yards, whilst their
shells, at the rate Of 80 minute, fell within the
90 feet square enclosed by the walls of the fort.
The enemy had obtained the exact range of the
fort, so as to place these shells with perfect
curacy. After getting on board the enemys ships,
surprise expressed to officers that they
had held out so long, in contest that could by
no possibility have any other termination than in
surrender
1t will be recollected that the Hateras garri-
son were surrendered distinctly prisoners of
war" point of great significance and which had
not been previousl conceded during the war. Col.
Bradford states that Gen. Butler refused to grant
this, but that Com. Stringham consented. With
out this concession the fight would have been re-
newed, at all hazards
On one other point the ColonePs information is
important and interesting. 1t will be recollected
that the enemy landed between 800 and 400 men
on the first evening Of the engagement, who took
possession of Fort Clark, which a portion of our
troops had been forced to evacuate. Col. Brad.
ford states that accommodating party sent
that night, who reported the force of the enemy
thus landed at 400, abon: double the whole force
on our side.-fdy. Observer, I'd inst.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07

A INUNDATED NATIoN.-In the surrender of
Mason and Slidcll, the British Government will
ascertain the exact capacity of the Yankee guns
In succun,biag to the English demand the Yam
KEGS demonstrate that they have no sense of ua-
tional honor, and that dollars and cents are their
supreme law of action in matters public as we'll as
personal They boarded the Trent with every
circumstance Of bravado & indignity; the Govern
ment made the act its own by receiving the Com
missoners into it's possession, aud confirming them
prisoners; the Secretary OF State aud OF the Navy
and the House OF Representatives appiaudcd the
outrage to the echo; he whole press of the Uni ed
States teemed with the most Uproarious and de-
faint exultatiOn over the act of Wilkes, and hec-
tered, bulicd and BUNDLED the British Lion in
every conceivable shape and form. After all this,
to back down instantaneously, and, at the first
menace of England, to surrender the Commits
sioners, is to exhibit not only lack of all honor
and maniness, but shamel, ssness so shocking
that hereafter the Stars and Stripes will become
badge of degradation and iufamy throughout the
world. This huniliating surrender, so far from
propitiatlng the European world, will convince
them OF the conscious weakness and paralyzing
.eowardice of the clustering power that, with six
hundred thousand men in arms, uermits its nose
10 be pulled and its face to be spit upon without
an effort at resentment. We believe that to-
morrow, if England and France would demand
that the Federal Government recognize the in
dependence of the Southern Confederacy upon
penalty of their dspleasure, they would not only
recognize ii, but be glad of the chance Certain
ly there now be no longer any fear Of eorse-
-quences on the part of those Governments in them
selves recognizing the Southern Confederacy, or
even in opening the blockade-Richr,ond Dis
patch.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07
AN ORDINANCE FOR SURPRISING
OPPRESSIVE SPECULATION.

l. Be it ordained by the people of North Caro-
lima in Convention assembled, and it is hereby
ordained by the authority of the same, That who
ever shall engross or get into his hands by buying
contracting or other means, except by producing,
corn or other grain growing in the fields, or any
other grain, pork or beet either hsh,
sailed or smoked cheese, fish, coffee, sugar. tea,
salt, saltpetre, or other dead victuals whatever
and also leather, to the intent to sell the same
again at unreasonable prices, or to keep the same
from market and prevent the same from passing
into the hands and of the people, or to any
other intent than to his own use or consumption,
or for sale at reasonable prices or for charitable
distribution amongst poor and necessltous persons;
and whatsoever having in his hands, by the means
aforesaid any of the before mentioned articles not
intended for his own use, or that of his family
DEFENDANTS or for some such charitable
aforesaid, shall refuse to sell the to, shall
ask and demand therefor unreasonable prices,
from any person or persons desiring and offering
to purchase for their own personal use or for that
of their families or dependents, or for such chart
table use as aforesaid shall be deemed an unaw-
full cncrosser; and whosoever shall make any
motion, by word, letter, message, or otherwise, to
any person or persons, for the enhancing of the
price or dcarer selling of anything above men,
toned or else dissuade, move, stir any one
coming or purpOsng to come to any city, market,
to bring or convey any of the things before re-
hearsed to any such city, town, market, or other
place to be sold, shall be deemed forestaller; and
whosoever shall make any promise, enter into any
agreement, or come to any understanding with
any other person persons, that he shall not sell
any of the things before rehearsed, but at certain
prices or at not less than certain prices shall be
deemed unlawful consprator; and any person
upon conviction of either of the said offences by
verdict or confession, shall be punished as for a
misdemeanor, and shall be REQUIRED to enter into
recoenizance with sufficient surety for his good
behavior for the space of three years, in such
sums as the court may direct: Provided, That
upon sufficient cause being shown upon affidavit,
the court shall have power TO order the taking of
dispositions to be read in behalf Of the accused,
upon such terms the court may decree on trial
Of cases arising under this ordinance.
2 And. be it further ordained, That this ordi-
nance shall be in force during the present war
only, except as to prosecutions which may be pend
inc and undetermined at the end Of the war; and
may, in the meantime, be repealed Or modified by
the General Assembly.
Read and ratified in open Convention the 18th
day Of Dec. 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07
Headquarters N. c. Militia,
ADJUTANT GENERAL'S U

GENERAL ORDER No. 3 Raleigh Dec T. 1861. J
The following persons will be exempt from Company
drills, except once in three months All workmen in
any Factory engaged in working for the State max
ing arms, lead or powder, in ship building for the
State Confederate States the necessary employees
Of Telegraph Express lines Daily Press Ferry
men and keepers of Canal Locks, State officers and
other persons whose employment in the service of tho
State is inconsistent with their attendance Militia
drill. and persons excused nnder the Militia Law.
This order will not be understood excusng any
person from Militia duty when called upon repe an
INVASION suppress instruction, from Regimen
tai or Brigade drills and musters. BY order Of the
Commander in chief. j. &. MARTIN,
Dec. II. Adjutant General.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07
PROPERTY FOR SALE.

Will sell for cash the Hipp Gold Mine, miles
from Charlotte, the Beatties Ford Road Thurs
day the 9Th day of January the following property of
the Meeklenburg Gold and Copper Mining Company:
One Steam Engine, IS or 40-horse power, compare
lively new, and in good running ORDER cast Pamp,
one Drag and two Chlian Mills, Whim Rope, Betting,
&C. Also i set Blacksmith Tools. and some other
articles to satisfy eight exponas orders of sale,
In my hands issuing from the County Court of Mecken
burg in favor of John Simpson, VIM. P. Little and
others VS.. the Meckienburg Gold and Copper Mining
Company. w W. GRIER,
Dec 81, 1851 st Sheriff
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07

Ho~ the Tonkees Treat "ContrnLau1,p .,
Fortress ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, Jan. 2.-Interi.
gence recently received here relative to the treat
ment and condition Of the colored peonle taken
from their rightful owners by the Yankees con.
firms the statement that their condition is denlor-
able and far worse than it was before they left the
comfortable quarters at the homes of their masters
Doubtless nine in ten of the unfortunate and de.
celved refugees from state of comparative free.
dom TO one OF slavery that is really oppressive,
"ouio eagerly embrace an opportunity to return
to those who have fed, clothed and protected them
requiring only moderate share of labor in return
AT Fortress Monroe, for instance. where tbera
are from 1900 to 1000 of them, negro men are
paid at the rate of only So and women 81 ner
month-their clothing being deducted from their
pay. They are required to labor hard and the
untavorabfe change their constitution is said to
be killing them off quite rapidly.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07
JOSIAH SHELLEY & SONS,

WAolesaLe Grocers and Comfs,fon Htrehnnt', Ne. Q,
Farren Block, AUGUSTA, GA,
Have in Store aud to arrive
100 Hhds. fair to choice y. 0. Sugar,
$50 Bbls n. o.. Molasses,
so Bales Bagging,
800 Coils Rope,
so Boxes Soap,
80 Boxes Soda
so Dozen painted Buckets,
81 Canisers Black Tea,
Is Bbs. choice Whiskey ard Cordinls,
10 Eighth casks Cognac Brandy,
10 Bbs. Phelps Gin.
25 Casks Port, Madeira ard Malaga VINE
$500 Havana Segars,
so 600 German and American Segars,
Also, Pepper, Spice, Irvine, Salt, Has' h'ce' iO"'
Measures, &c.
.u,... Nov n IssI 7t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07
$50 REWARD.

will pay the above reward to any person who will
apprehend and deliver to my boy SAM or conhns
him i'll some Jail so that can get him. Said boy rum
away about the 4th of December instant He may
deavor to get to the neighborhood of Philade phia
church in this county, he has relations theirs,
or he may go to Ashe county ms bought him of Ste
phen n. Wilson, who lives in that county. Sam had
when be left brown nsey coat and black wool hat;
has a his forehead, and is about twenty-One
years old. Said boy escaped from the Railroad near
Columbia. c, and may be lurking somewhere down
there. JOHN WOLFE.
December 18th. If Charlotte, n. G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07
NOTICE.
Trsasursr's Office, A., T. o. Railroad,

ITtasurer OnCe, A, 7. q. Railroad,
Charlotte, Dec. 18th.
The Sixth instament Of the Capital Stock of tho
Atlantic, Tenn. o. Railroad Company, subscribed in
next.
The Eighth iusallment Of the stock subscribed at
Mount Mourne, Irede county, and the Ninth INSTALL
of all stock subscribed in Mecklenburg county 10
due and payable the 22d of January.
If the stockholders desire the work to continue they
must pay their stock promptly: as the Treasurer
must have money.
95-5tl NJ L. WRISTON, Treasurer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07
Sept "a, let
ppocI3MATION.

.. .,d by virtue OF Ts'0IIIon
In Assembly North GsFpn Henry h.rt
T. Clark, Governor ali male citizens Of this State,
by notify ana mvs country ofthe United States to re-
now 10 ,ne Carolina where their allegiance ~ jgsuy
d n,n i thirty dys from The date htTeG n1a al, the
hereby ;.e. ara forfeiture which or may De IN
pand hv an alien enemy every person failing 70 OBEY
the requirements of this Proclamation eaeep' ne os
soIdie in the army of the Confederate otses OF
one OF 'hen' VI ~ HENRY T. CLARK,
Governor, ex-oficie.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07
Stolen. Stolen.

Stolen from the side of my door Saturday night,
18th inst between and o'clock, Gilt Frame Show
Case of Snuff aud Tobacco samples. The Case is 20
"a inches, and has in it samples Of Lorilards Snun
and Tobacco The labels either the Bottles or Pa
pers be identified. will give reward of IS TO
any one that will detect the thief J. d. PALMER.
December II, 1863
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07

CONFEDERATE BONDS The value of the Con.
tedsrate paper in the market should not only be
source OF encouragement to the Government,
but of congratulation to the people. They are
now held at par, and may be regarded as the best
paper currency in circulation Arrangements
have been made to pay the forthcoming interest
in gold, at convenient places of deposit through
out the Confederacy. Surely, government that
so promptly, and faithfully fu6ls its obligation,
need have no apprehension of lack of the
'sinews of war" hereafter
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07
SOLUTION.

The copartnershp that heretofore existed under the
name Of J G. WILKINSON CO., WAS dissolved by
mutual consent the 18th inst. All those who
Indebted the said firm will please call at the store
of j. G. Wilkinson and settle up and all having claims
against the firm will present them for settlement.
J. G.. WILKINSON,
Dec -, 1861 st THOS. TROTTER.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07
WATCHES, JEWELRY, &c-

The subscriber respectfully announces to the public
that he has purchased the entire stock of Watches
Jewelry, Clocks, Silver and Plated Wares Walking
Canes, Fancy Goods, &c. that belong to j. G. Wilkiu-
son Co., which is now offered to the public low for
cash only.
Particular attention given to Repairing Watches and
Jewery. J. g. WILKINSON.
Dec II, 1861
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07

PATENTs.-Among the patents issued by the
Confederate government we find the following to
citizens of North Carolina Henry Domler, Will
mington, n. G., Military Caps; J. l.. Jones, Tai
ly-Ho, Carriage T. W. Moore Person county,
Ploughs; Jas. p. Rankins, Marion, breact-load-
ing Gun
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07
SOLDIERS WANTED.

The undersigned wants a number Of Soldiers to do
duty in South Carolina. bounty of $50 to $50 will
be paid, and from eleven to twenty lone dollars per
month regular pay. Those who are willing to engage
in the Confederate service and assist in defending their
country, will call at the Mansion House.
Dec - B. j. WITHERSPOON, Lieut.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07
DEEP RIVER COAL.

We are gratifed to find that several wagon
loads of this most excellent coal, have been
brought to this town during the past week. 1t
makes most beautiful and agreeable fire. There
is no longer any doubt about the immense guam
tity, quality and value of this coal. The loads
brought here from the Taylor lands, this
side OF Deep River. it is very rich and beauti-
full. The Taylor is the great Coal fields.
We advised that large quantities Of the
best quality of bituminous coal being
thrown upon the surface of the Taylor lands. Any
quantity can now be had there at $3.50 per ton.
The attention OF the surrounding and up country
should be called to this. If the value of this coal
is once tested, all the parlors within 100 miles
will soon be warmed with it, and all the Black
smiths will use it. They will find it economy to
do so.
What it will cost those who send for it over
and above the SIS SO paid for it before loading,
will be the cost Of hauling or transpOT tatlon.
These Coal Fields on Deep River CO ntain de-
posite Of more annual yield and value to-North
Carolina, and the Southern Confederacy, than half
the whole Of he cotton fields. They suscepti-
bic Of making North Carolina the State Of the
Confederacy.
Could our State authorities take true and
practical view of what ought to he done, to bring
this coal into market to be used, there would be
no further hesitation delay in doing it etfec tuay
When the immense annual value to the general
wealth Of the State, which would be secured by
the opening of these coal mines, and the opening
of such field of profitable labor to thousands and
thousands Of honest laborers is properly considered
it ought to induce the Convention at the earliest
day possible to provide the proper to trans
port this coal in every direction. The million or
millions necessary to do this is nothing compar-
ed to the tens or hundreds of millions of profta-
bic results that would certainly follow to the
State. In short, nature has deposited under
feet hundreds Of millions of real treasure to be
raised comparatively for a trife, and YET from
some most remarkabl cause, we refuse to stretch
forth our hands and take it up.-Greensboro Pa-
tri0t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07
AYESl AXESi

Any person having OLD AXES which can be werk-
ed over, will find sale for them ut this department.
The axes must be delivered to SYLVESTER SMITH,
Esq. who will give receipts for them, which recelp"
will be cashed on presentation at this Office.
J. DEVEREUX, Quartermaster.
December 18th. Raleigh N. c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07
Snuff. SnuG, snuff!

Just received, fresh lot OF genuine Lor"
Toast Scotch Snuff. Cheap ut > eTorE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07

pS-It appears to be pretty evident now that
old Gen Scott hurried home from Europe to n-
form the Lincoln government that he had seen
enough to convince him that the English and
French governments were a unit on the question
Of the prisoners taken from the Trent, and that
they were in earnest, and therefore that the Wash
ingtou government must yield. Whether by
yielding it can save itself is another question.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07

les l76 more Yankee prisoners arrived here
last Thursday night. There are now about 800
here
DIR. j. W. Hall, has received the appointment
of Army Surgeon at this place.-Salis. Katch
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07
TO HEER T..

good carriage and country Blacksmith. Apply to
J. NJ. SPRINGS.
Dec TO- 1861
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ANOTHER INSULT To ENGLAND.

New ORLEANS, Jan. "A letter just received
from Havana, also copy OF the Brownsville Flag,
states that the United States steamer Santiago de
Cuba had boarded the English schooner Eugenic
Smith bound from Havana to Matamoras, and
seized j. w. Zachary, of New Orleans, and
Thomas Rogers, Of Texas, aud taken them to Fort
Taylor.
The matches of tile schooner were brok en- open,
nothing eontrabaud being found, the schooner was
allowed to depart
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07

WOODEN SHOE MANUFAcToRY.-We visited
day or two jpce, the Wooden Shoe Manufacto ry
Of Messrs. Them & Traps, of this City. We
had frequently heard of this establishment but
We had no idea, until our visit to it, that it was
so thorough and interesting in its operations as
We found it to he. The enterprising manufac-
turers have in their employment some 80 hands,
and are turning out about hundred pair of
shoes per day. The shape and size of the shoe
are first marked and sawed out, and then it is
bored and seooped out and fashioned at the bot
tom, and sand-papered, and lined, and painted,
and topped with leather, and thus finished in va
rious rooms in the same building. Most of this
work is done by machinery, driven by steam.
The wood used is gum and poplar, which is we'll
steamed before the shoe is made. We under
stand these shoes are actually lighter than the
leather brogan of the same number. and as for du-
rability the bottoms will last until the next war.
We learn that Messrs. Theim & Traps, who are
finishing one hundred pair per day, have more Or
ders than they can fill.
Wooden shoes in the Northern part
of Europe, and in some localities in this country;
but We suppose this is the first mandatory of
the sort, by machinery and steam, which has
been established.-RateighS Standard.