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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07

The Charlotte Democrat speaking of the resignation
of Judge BiggS and Mr.. Patterson members of the
Contention says: Judge Biggs ought have re-
signed long ago; he holds n commission from the Con-
federate Government Judge and never had any
right to seat in the Convention according to the
common-sense meaning of the law" If he does not
make more usefnl Judge than he did a member of
the Convention. people will think he ought
sign his Judgeship. By the way, he is only Pro-
viSlonal Judge, and is yet TO be appointed, If ALL
under the permanent COustitution-RaL. Standard.
If he is not satisfied with holding one Office at q
time, he should resign his Judgeship anyhow. A
Judge If he is permitted to hold elective offices
seek and receive the of the people for office
place-we can see no reason why system should
no: be changed and elect Judges BY the people.
We have always opposed eecng Judges by the people,
but if it is right for Judges hold other positions by
popular election, and thus come in competition with
other candidates. why not make him stand his chance
for his Judgeship before the people No Judge should
be allowed TO seek receive accept the of the
people for office place while holding the office of
Judge. If there not enough in the country
represent the State in legislative bodies without call
ing upon the Judges then are hard pushed. One
Office at time is enough for any TO hold We
would trust the gentlemen who hold the Judge
ships representatives any other of men, but
have protested and will contne protest against
their holding any other Office while acting Judges
Let us keep the Judiciary uncontaminated with any
other office place, and thus maintain the high char
acter for integrity aid dignity which North Carolina
Judges new have and have always enjoyed
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07
FROM THE NORTH.

Norfolk, January ) Northern papers to the I'd inst,
have been received at the Office OF the Norfolk Day
Book.
The New York Herald, of the % of January, says
that there are rumors in that city that serious
gagement is going on in Southern Kentucky. Moth
ing authentic however, has been received
The people of Arkansas it is reported have refus-
ed to allow Gen Price that Stae with the Mis-
sour troops, and will only permit those belonging
the Confederate service to come among them.
Cen Mcclellan has had relapse. His disease Is
typhoid fever, and his recovery is doubtful
Lincolns message has been received in England.
There great surprise at the absence of all aluson
the Trent affair The London Times characterizes the
message as a tissue of soncealments.
A practical suspension of the Banks at the North
has taken place. There is general squabble going
among them relative an agreement Of equaliza-
ton The Herald says the list Of failures last year
in the Northern States numbered six thousand. Their
Indebtedness reached the Of hundred and
eighteen millions of dollars.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07

DANGEROUS NEGRo.-On Thursday last,
MIR. D. Mcbride, residing in South Carolina,
near the North Carolina line, was killed by a ne
gro under the following circumstances: For
some outrageous conduct, he thought it his duty
to punish the negro, and sent him to the crib for
corn. While in the crib, Mr.. Mcbride advan-
ced and closed the door, waiting outside, until a
neighbor, who assisting him, came up. Mr..
Mcbride then prepared to enter the crib, and
STOPPING for that purpose, when about half in,
was struck upon the head by the negro, with a
piece of board or scantling. He died the same
night or next morning, never speaking after the
receipt of the blow. The negro escaped. 1t is
supposed he will try to reach the Yankees at Port
Royal. Look out for him and all other suspicious
persons, white or black WadesJoro Argus
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07

One HUNDRED HOUSES OF REBELS BURNT
We have received an interesting letter from our
special correspondent with the army of the West.
A terrible aud devastating guerilla warfare has
commenced in that portion of Missouri adjoining
Kansas Col Jennson, stationed near Fort In
dependence having received no reply to the pro-
clamaton calling upon the secessioniss 20 take the
oath of allegiance, sent detachments of troops in
every direction, and the houses of one hundred
rebels were burnt In one skirmish rebel nam
ed Fitzpatrick was captured, tried and shot. The
reasons given for this by Col Jennison were, that
Fitzpatrick had killed Federal officer, whose
arms were found upon him, and that he had shot
a Methodist preacher while standing guard over
him. The rebel died game, shouting for jeff.
Davis and the South as he fell pierced with the
bullets of the soldiers.-Boston TrovelIcr.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07

'hL fhDERALs AT PORr RoYAL.-The Lincolnites at
io't 'O! ~ ana on the coast of South Carolina have
NOT 'o"hu " as peasant as they anticipated. letter
from officer TOR some one co,,eo,ad n.i,b ,bo
pedition) to Northern paper saws that there xer.
about five thousand federas on the sick Lis, i,b IN,
Deaths and he very sensby calculates that if So mub
sickness prevails now, it will be terrible in the spring
aud time. This same writer, who annearS IN
speak more truth than correspondents of Nortbern
papers usually do they have obtained only about
10 900 pounds of cotton.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07
Notice to Creditors.

The co-partnershp existing between the undersigned
expires by limitation the LIST January, 1852 but has
been extended indefinitely for the purpose of closing
up business. We hope therefore, that all persons
indebted to us, will forward and pay their notes
and accounts (the latter all made ont ready for
scttlementl soon possible, are in need Of
all money due lis, to comply with the requirements Of
Government, and to answer individual purposes.
Grateful TO friends and patrons for past favors,
shall be happy to and them for cash only
at eash prices our books positively closed
Dec 81, 1851 ct BROWN, TATE d co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07

The LAW AGAINST SPEcuLATIoS.-In another COL
publish the Ordinance passed by the North
Carolina Convention for the purpose ofprcventing OPP
presslve speculation. 1t is worth the paper upon
which it is written. The Convention occupied seve-
raj days in discussing and passing this Ordinance and
when it is remembered that the daily expenses of the
Convention FIVE hundred dollars, any one may
calculate what the mpracticabe, useless wiShy washy
Ordinance cost the State. Truly, the mountain has
laLored and brought forth mouse.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07
DIED.

At Floral College, Robson county. on Tuesday
morning last after abouta weeks illness OF pneumonia
Church that place, and influential and efficient
Minister of that denomination.
In Asheville, on the 26th ut James W. Patton, Esq
after a long and pr0tracted illness He Of the
oldest and best citizens of Asheyile.
In Lexington on the 9th ult, Nina Lavenia, daugh.
ter of Eli and Gather Penny, aged II months.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07

PoWDER-We learn that the Powder Mill, now being
erected this place, will be in operation.
The mill Raleigh has been in operation some
time. So that no apprehensiOns need be entertained
about scarcity of the important article. However
it would be we'll to waste it by sautes other
wise. Save it to be used against the Yankees.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07
Charlotte Market, JAN. 6, 1862.

About IS bales Of Cotton sold last week at
prices ranging from 81 to u. We are authorized to
say that cents would be paid for strictly good mid
diings
Wheat-White 81 as to 81 so, Red 81 4o-dsmand
continues good.
Flour So to So 81 per sack.
Corn GO to 81 cents per bushel; Meal 60.
Peas co to IS; Oats 81 to 40; Rye in demand.
Pork 10 to IL cents, in demand-Lard log.
Whisky, common 81 10 to 81 10 per gallon.
There is fair supply of n. o. Sugar and Molassss
in market. Sugar 10 TO :34 cts Molasses IS cts. by
the barrel Is cents by retail.
Salt SIS per sack. pretty good supply was
brought from Georgia.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07
For The Western Democrat.
CoDDLE CREEK, Cabarrus county, Dec 3

CoDDLE CREEK, Cabarrus county, Dec 81, 1861.
Mr. EDITOR: Though have not Soldiers Aid
Society in this vicinity, yet have been and still
doing something for the comfort of our brave sefdeny
ing soldiers box of valuables has just been collect
ed by Mr. n. Johnston in the vicinity of Coddle Greek
church, and forwarded the companies of Captains
McAuley and Young, 18th Regt N troops The follow
ing list of the articles and the of the
trbutors, which have been requested to send for
publication
Mrs Pressly wooden corcrlid; Mrs A Mellon
l blanket, pair socks; Mrs Johnston l quilt,
blanket pillow, pr towels: Miss Riley a blanket
and comfort; Harriet, servant, pillow; Mrs VIM
Moore a comfort; Martha Hamilton, wife of reyo-
lutionary soldier, quilt; miss Louisa Hamilton
fort and pair gloves; miss Ada Smith comfort and pair
socks; mrs JAS Smith a comfort mr. T Hamilton COM
fort; miss Wallis comfort: mrs Benson coverlid and
pillows mrs Benson quilt and pillow; miss Mag
Woodside pair gloves; Neel comfort and pair
gloves; Johnston blanket and pair gloves; mr.
Cannon blanket Jas Allison blanket and pr socks;
mrs NJ Allison blanket; w Johnston comfort
and pair gloves; mrs Burkhead comfort and quilt;
mrs & Moore, Jenkins and mrs NJ N Johnston
one comfort each Cyrus Johnston and mrs Cyrus
Alexander one blanket each; miss Mag Johnston pillow
and pair gloves; Johnston comfort blanket;
mrs J Witherspoon a sheet and old linen. J.E. P.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07
THE NEWS.

1t appears that many of the Northern papers dssats
fed with the surrender of Messrs Mason and Sde They
assert that the surrender made because it was
RIGHT but account of NECESSITY, and they say it will
not keep England from interfering against the Federal
Government. A Paris correspondent of the New York
Tribune says it is an ndispuable fact that the recogn
ton of the Confederate States existing nation by
England and France is rapidly approaching diplomatic
record"
The enemy at Port Royal s. C., attempted advance
Wednesday last for The purpose of getting
possession of the Charleston & Savannah Railroad They
repulsed but the next day. Thursday. they
cerded in getting foothod the mainland, and last
held that portion of the mainland bordering
the Coosa River and stretching from Chsolms plantation
to Port Royal Ferry including small Fort formerly held
by Col Jones Regiment where they fOrtfy ing and
mounting guns. Col Jones fell back better position
The Charleston Mercury of Saturday says the position
of our forces unqu sOnaby far stronger than be-
fore" is Gen Lee feels confident of his sbil
y prevent the enemy roLa advancing farther inland.
New Orleans, Savannah and Mobile also threatened
BIZ the enemy, and large feet concentrating in that
direction Now the time for the South put forth all
her exertions We must trust to England for help
help ourselves Let trust to Providence, but
keep powder dry.
Important items will be found in columns.
Several vessels have the blockade within the last
~ days British steamer came in on Saturday.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07

SUGAR AND MoLAssEs.-In consequence of the large
crop of sugar and molasses in Louisiana, movement
is foot among the planters to plant only half crop
of next year and their attention to other
products 1t is stated that least onethird of the
present crop will be hand at planting time
The planters complain of low prices complaint which
consumers about here do not realize.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07

Washington, Dec. 26.-The President Hiucoln) has
nominated to the Senate Charles H Foster of North
carolina to be Marshal for that District
The above is northern item Foster has got an Of
nee at last after being driven from this State back to
ms 1"kee home, and after being efused seat even in
tue Lincoln Congress. He will never dare come to
->O''h Carolina act as Marshal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07

The largest stock of WALL PAPER WINDOW
SHADES, CORDS, TASSELS, &C., in the State, must
be sold in 80 days. to make room for other business
ALI those wanting bargains had better call
Those in the trade will do well by calling
w. Ii. SCHUTT
Dee. 81, 1861. IF Opposite Post Office.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07
EXECUTORS SALE.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, the 4th and 5th OF
February next, the residence Of the deceased we,
the undersigned, will expose to public sale, with
liberal credit all the property belonging to the estate
four Horses thirty forty head of Cattle yokes
of Oxen thirty head Of Sheep, fine lot of brood Sows
and stock Hogs Also, G,eoO lbs of Pork, 600 hnsh.
large lot of Ronghness such hay fodder, &c. 35
40 bags of Cotton, and quantity of Cotton Seed.
Also, assortment of farming and blacksmhs Tools,
Household and Kitchen Furniture,
Piano forte three road Wagons Zone entirely newt
Carriage and Buggy. 10 a word, sveTythtag
sary in Quitting a farm.
At the same time we will hire all the Negroes
belonging the estate the highest bidder until the
25th December 1882; and rent the La nds known
the Home and White tracts-tbe latter place being
situated in York District s. c. the mouth of Big
Sugar Creek. One Of the Negroes to be hired Is first
rate Blacksmith. j. B. ROBINSON, !
Dec "a, 1851 Ct J. p. ARDREY,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Having qualified Administrator of c. E. Spratt,
deceased, hereby notify all persons indebted to the
of the deceased to forward and settle the
Immediately. Those having claims against the
must present them within the time prescribed
by law this notice will be pleaded in bar Of their
recovery. NJ WHITE,
Jan 7, 1862 4t-pd Admir- with Will annexed
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07

Mon LAW AND VIGILANCE CoMMITTEEs.-Our friends
of the Fayetteville Observer they sorry hear
say that would oppose the execution of a sem
of Court like that inflicted certain persons
in Rutherford county by Judge French for arrestng
suspicious character. We much opposed to mob
law the Observer, and much in favor of strictly
maintaining the laws of the State any one, but not
in like that tried at Rutherfordton if we cor
rectly informed about it, We in favor of backing
up and supporting regularly appointed vigilance COM
mittees composed of good, prudent citizens who shall
suspicious characters, persons guilty of using
seditious, anti southern language persons who at
heart Lincoln sympathzers. We for removing
from the South, either by hanging transportation
all persons who too good to burn barns rail-
road bridges and otherwise aid the enemy. 1t is true
there is law for Furnishing these Offences but getting
the proofs different NATTER but there is law in
ficng punishment for sedtous anti southern express
sons, therefore think it right for vigilance commit
tees to arrest and examine persons who guilty of
such conduct, and make them give re.ponsibe security
for good behaviour, put them out of the way. The
Legislature last winter passed law which would meet
such cases but the Convention in its great wisdom, O
repealed it and neglected to pass substitute worth
anything Look a which occurred in Forsythe
county recently. man arrested and carried be-
fore three Magstrates-t proven that he said the
handouts which were captured from the Lnconites at
Manassas, the 2Ist of July, ought be put upon
Southern soldiers. He had used other language equal
ly outrageous. The Magistrates discharged him be-
cause there law to punish him. That was a
proper case for vigilance committee.
Last Spring the town of Charlotte in danger of
being consumed by ncendiary fires Four FIVE hou-
burnt within four days. vigilance commit
formed, and many suspicious characters were
arraigned examined and transported In this way
the fires stopped and the community got rid of
number of bad people The citizens of the town
pledged themselves support the action of that COM
mitee, and if Judge French any other Judge ever
comes here and sentences of them imprisonment
or 10 pay heavy fine, have doubt it wonld be
resisted by the citizens of the and county
bined. We are opposed to mobs, but are in favor
of sustaining the action of prudent vigilance commit
tees. If the South had active vigilance commit
tees, fewer spies would prowl about pass to the
North with information tor the enemy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07

Cholera is making great ravages in India AT
Caunpore the natives are the principal Victims
At Kanadahar eight thousand people died in
eighteen DAYS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07
NOTICE..

All persons having claims against Or. D. I. Cald-
WELL deceased, will please present them to Us, or
either of u.s. before Tuesday of January Court in
Charlotte. ID. ALEXANDER,
". P. CALDWELL,
Jan 7, 1862. 1t Executors.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07

MEMPHIS, JAM 1.-Gen. Pillow resigned at
Columbus yesterday, and has gone home.
NASHVILLE, Jan. 2.-Gen Johnston hxs called
on the Provisional Government Of Kentucky for
80, 900 men, to serve one or three years
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07

The Richmond Theatre, and adjoining building,
was burnt on Thursday morning last. The Theatre
had become such rowGy place that We suppose all
good citizens rejoice it is Of the way.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07

DlvIDENDs-The Bank of Fayetteville has de-
clared a semi-annual dividend of per cent.
The Bank Of Clarendon, per cent
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07

DEATH BY FIRE-Miss Sarah Eliza Goodman,
aged Is, daughter of Mr. Goodman of this town,
was shockingly burnt Christmas morning, and
died the same night. She had dressed to 60 to
Church, and was standing before the fire, when her
clothes caught.-FdyettesiNe Observer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07

HIRING.-On the LIST January, at this place, negro
men hired a from $50 to Sl2O-not many at the lat
ter figure. Women went at $50, $50 and few at
SIS Prices ranged about 80 per cent lower than last
wear which seems to have been the case throughout
rhe
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07

All the Yankee prisoners who confined at
Charleston, including Col. Corcoran, have been re-
MOI cd to Columbia S. G..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07
Char, & S. C. Railroad Co.

Dividend of So so per share on the capital stock
of this company will be paid at my Office, and after
the LIST of January, 1862. Ali Bonds of the Company
due at that time will be paid in cash Confederate
Bonds. A. H. MARTIN,
Dec 81, 1861 st Agent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07

A SPUSKY NAN.-As mean abolitionist s Senator
of the trash who control affairs Washington
He made speech in the Federal Senate for the pgr-
pose of trying prevent the Lincoln Government from
humbling itself Great Britain. He said If England
had demanded the surrender of Mason and Sdell, he
would meet il by declaration of war; he
would not wait for her to make "If we to be
hamiliated" said Mr. Hale, let it be after war, and
not before" This country" he continued, "would
safely of such contest but even if it should
be disastrous, would yet save our honor He said
if the prisoners delivered up would make the
United States vassals of Great Britain and they would
lose the respect Of foreign nations.
Mr. Hale is exactly right but the miserable govern
ment of which he member is too weak in the back
bone to save its honor The whole tribe trembled at
the first roar of the British lion and, like cur dog,
squatted and sneaked off.
tits reported that Messrs Sldel and Mason have been
delivered up What will the Yankees do with
Capt Wilkes for bringing upon them much humilia
ton? No man in the North has benefited the South
or injured the North much Capt. Wilkes, though
he may not have intended it, Before the anger of Eng
land was known, Capt Wilkes praised and fairly
worshipped by the whole Yankee nation, including
Cabinet officers and members of Congress. Now, we
suppose, will be snubbcd and effort made to BAN
ish him. He has certainly put the concern in bad
scrape-if they fight, they will get badly vhipped-if
they submit their honor is lost if they have any lef
5 Mr. Hale plainly told them in the Senate.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07
WOODWORK and BLACKSMlTHING.

The subscriber is prepared to do all kinds of Wood
work and Blacksmithing, such making and repair
ing Wagons and Buggies Horse-shoeing, &c His Shop
his residence, nearly opposite Mr. w Z Phifer's
dwelling, and he also has Blacksmith Shop on the
back-street in the rear of Harkeys Hotel.
He solicts share of public patronage and feels
confident be give satisfaction both in workmanship
and charges. Give him trial
j. Fl. PROPEST.
January 7. 1862
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07

THE PRosPRCT.--The following encouraging and
truthful remarks from the Richmond Examiner:
The affairs of the South look more prosperous at the
present juncture than they have since the
mencement OF the Never before the charac-
of people we'll understood abroad at this
commerce of the world highly appreciated Never
were the hberay of the commercial policy which we
have always advocated and the excellence ability and
dignity OF Southern satesmanship. so fully impressed
upon the mind of the world. The tide of sympathy
throughout Western Europe is strongly in favor the
South. The bravery Oe our armies, ana the sublime
dignity of our cause, every day cOnrasted with the
military cowardce and the pueriie vulgar vndiciive
and infatuated policy of enemies. There have been
abundant proofs that the smiles of higher power than
the intelligence of Europe have also shone continu-
ously upon cause; and distiLy than by
now incining TO our favor the good opinions of the
world.
At home situation is far from discouraging We
have not lost battle, and have repeat eddy defeated
the enemy with large odds against us We have lost
no territory but on the contrary, have gained foot
ing IN Kentucky and Missouri which we had not until
recently The enemy, who. in the first months of the
war had overrun Western Virginia and were threaten
ing our great lines of communication with the West,
have been skiltuily kept bay inferior numbers
ana taught lesson at Gaulcy and the Allegheny camp
winch viii put him good behavior r the rest of the
War AT Pensacola they have with telling rebuff
and on Ship Island they establishing camp from
winch they will be unable to advance miles into
the interior, and which will become n hospital for vel
low fever as soon as summer sets in"
ss5- Lieut. Col. Leach, of the 2lst Regiment n C.
Volunteers has resigned and returned home SAWS the
WinsI on Sentinel
ESE- The Hon Warren Winslow Of Cumberland
county has resigned his in the State Convention
W Mel. Mckay, Esq, is proposed as Mr. WinSows sue
cessori hS will make a useful member
RG The donations sent to Charleston for the relief
last report
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-07

A fire in Washington city consumed Government
stable together with zoe horses and large quantity
os army harness. &c.