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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25
For the Western Democrat.
PUBLIC MEETING,

Pursuant to notice. the citizens of Charlotte met in
the Court House on the 10th inst, and organized by
calling Wm F. Phifer TO the Chair and appointing
J. N. Springs to act Secretary.
Mr. Williamson being called on, stated that the
object OF the meeting was to organize corporate
Company for the manufacture of ordnance and small
arms in or near the town of Charlotte.
On motion, Messrs Vim Johnston, A c Williamson,
NJ l. Wriston, Grier and kirkpatrick, were ap
pointed committee to prepare business for the
deration of the meeting who reported the following
which was adopted:
Resolved, That committee of five fersons. consist
ing of ] Wilson, John Wilkes, z Grier, r F
Davidson and VIM Phifer, be appointed take into
consideration the subject of erecting nufctory of
ordnance and small in the town of Char
lotte, and that said Committee report fully the
cost Of said establishment, the ability procure the
necessary machinery and the time in which it can be
put into operation.
Resolved, That said Committee be requested to ap-
point Committee of three persons in each Captains
beat in the county, and three for the town of Charlotte
to solicit subscriptions for the above purpose.
Agreeable to the resolution passed, the Chairman
appointed the following named persons in the different
Captains beats In the county
Charlotte Beats Harris, S A Cohen, and DR. E
Nye HutchiSon.
Crab Orchard-W Morris, Wm McCombs and Will
hanson Wallace.
Sharon-T Alexander, H kirkpatrick, and II l.
Wallace.
Steel Creek-Wm Grier John Potts, and John
Hart Esq
Paw Creek B Mcdonald, Adam Todd, and S
Means.
Long Creek-A Davidson, Thomas Kerns, Esq.
and John Alexander.
Lemleys-W Withers, VIM Potts, and L
Terrence.
Deweses-W Barnett, Jas P Henderson, and
Caldwell.
Berryhrs-Thos Price, Taylor and Sader.
Mallard Creek-R L DeArmond, DIR 7 e Neal, and
w Caldwell.
Clear Creek-Robt King White, and Hood.
Providence-E Grer, W NJ Mathews, Esq, and
James H Davis.
Morning Star-Wm Maxwell, Esq Thos Wilson,
Arthur Grier.
On motion, the meeting adjourned, subject to a call
by the Committee.
". F. PHlFER, Chairman.
JonS NJ. SPRINGS Secretary.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25

s9- We notice that a great many of our edi-
toral contemporaries are bringing forward the
name of William Johnston, Esq, of Mecklenburg,
as that of suitable person to occupy the guber-
Material chair after the term of service of our
present worthy Governor shall have expired,
whether that term end with the first Thursday in
August next, or extend, as indeed it ought to do,
to the 3lst day of December.
We have known Mr. Johnston for many years,
and have always esteemed him highly as cool
prudent, cautious, business man. We know OF
few men possessing more sound, practical, common
sense. His integrity has never been impeached.
As all who know MIR Johnston, know he was
always, in party times, member of the party
opposed to that With which we acted. He was
old line Wing, aud we old line Democrats,
but this never interfered with our respect for him,
nor, we think, his for Without piedging
ourselves in any way, we are yet free to say that
should the choice fall upon Mr Johnston, it will
fall upon a good and worthy and efficient man
Wilmington Journal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25

During the greater part oflast week the weather was
so bad that hst little trading was done.
Cotton sold at to ST, being slight advance over
previous quotations. Not much offered
Corn is scarce-sales at 90 cents per bushel.
Flour in demand at So rs to 81 rs per sack.
Wheat 81 80 to 81 60 per bushei-in demand.
Peas rs to s5 Oats SIS.
New Bacon, hog round, Is cents-hams 20.
Lard Is to ls. No Pork Offering.
Whisky, offering-prices are higher in con-
sequence of the prohibition law.
Sugar and Molasses are still advancing.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25

TIE TARIFF QUEsTIoN.-Some of the papers are dis
cussing the kind of tariff which the South ought to
adopt after independence is established. In view of
the present pursued by most manufacturers
but few persons favorable a tariff for their pro-
lection The great of the people indignant
at the conduct of the cotton manufacturers. They for
mery bought cotton for 10, IL and II! cents per lb
and sold yarn 90 and ST. per bunch, and the
manufactured goods at TO- l24 and Is cents per yard
But many of them buy for and cents
and charge double former prices for the" goods 1t
may be argued that the increased expense of operating
the mills justify this great advance in price of goods
We don't believe it. The decrease in the price Of cot
ton will pay the increased expense of operating.
After the independence of the Confederate States is
established, the party avoring very low tariff will
take the ascendancy and keep it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25

HANDS WANTED.-Gcn. Branch, at Newbern, adver-
for 500 Free Negroes work the Notifications
He says:
"They will be furnished transportation, quarters,
subsistence, and will be paid ten dollars per month
They absolutely necessary to the public defence,
and appeal county and city authorities aud to pa
trioc private citizens to aid ME in procuring them. If
you intend to aid in defence of the State, is the
time The soldiers at work, and have been
for weeks. l wish to take the spade from them and
give them their muSkets. Citizens at home must
furnish laborers take the spade The government
will pay for labor; but laborers must have. They
should report without an hours delay to Maj b
Thompson at Newberr, or to Capt S G Andrews, at
Washing ton, n c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25

AN ATHEIsT.-The Religious Herald says that
the Rev. A w Miller, of Petersburg in his Fast
Day Sermon, stated, the authority of dis
tinguished Virginia gentleman, who once resided
in the same town with Lincoln, and knew him well,
that he is an avowed atheist This fact Gift be
fact goes far toward the solution of his course in
the Inauguration of the present war. Atheism
has always been prodigal of blood-ifits own were
not to be sbed.-Petersburg Express.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25

BAD.-We notice in the Augusta Chronicle Senti-
mel that public meeting called certain even
ing last week for the purpose of taking to
defend the city from invasion. But the meeting was
held q sufficient number did not attend to trans
the business. And what do you suppose is the
assigned for the nonattendance of the citizens?
why it is stated the heather nclcmcnt! That's
bad The weather too Indictment for people to turn
adopt measures for their protection! 1t is
really disgraceful to the city of Augusta. If the
KEGS should happen to get there with their gun boats
they won't regard weather too Indictment to pre-
their driving the citizens from their dwellings.
When will the people of the South learn to act prompt
ly and vigorously.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25
Feb Is, 1856;

All persons indebted the estate of DR.. w. A. Ar
drey, deceased by note account, will please
forward and settle with j. P. Audrey; and those hav
ing claims against the estate must present them for
settlement within the time prescribed by law this
notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery
J. b. ROBINSON,
j. P. ARDREY,
Feb !8 l962 II Executors.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25

Rag The people of Ceaveland county don't seem to
like the Convenon-hey think, like thousands of 9TH
ers that that body has remained in session too long
and done too little work for the expense incurred.
public meeting held Shelby week before last
and passed resolutions expressing the opinion that the
Convention should have adjourned after transactng the
business for which is called, viz: take the State
out of the Union. The delegates from Clcaveland
county instructed for q final adjourn
ment and if successful, resign their i'm
mediaely.
The fact is the Convention has remained in session
too long for the amount of business transacted. Too
much time has been wasted in useless debates. This
has been resisted, we know, by members. who
anxious to do the business promptly and return
home but they have been overruled by the majority,
the talking "taented" members
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25

THE BURNSIDE ADMINISTRATIONS reports have
been published about the losses sustained bv the Burn
side expedition at Hatteras during the storm some
makes statement about the matter which is consd-
cred more truthful than any yet published He says
l25 vessels of all descriptions sailed from Fortress
Monroe the Sth of January. They encountered the
the l4th AND 18th about Hatteras Inlet. The
steamer City of New York. with 400 kegs of powder,
100 Enfield Rifles bombs &C, lost: the Zouave
gInboat, armed with 4 cannon, lost the Grape
shot, Pocahontas, Louisiana, and a schooner, all
lost with several horses and some men, the Voltigeur
ashore-whether they got off again is stated
but the probability is they were also lost. Some of
the vessels started with pig iron for ballast which
purchased at $50 per ton, most of which WAS thrown
overheard to Tighten ship-One threw overheard IS
tons of iron. The number of in the expedition S
stated fifteen thousand. According to their own
showing they did not find many Union about
Ha,teras they expected The correspondent says:
'.The pilots, we were told were all Union; Hatteras
Inlet Union, aud New York subscribed $4,000 for
the inhabitants, because they were all Union. Yet
of the pilots hired by the enemy and
informed them of everything; and for the inhabi-
tautS of HateraS Inlet, they too ignorant to know
the difference between Union and Secession. 1t is all
nonsense experience teaches that there Union
there and that the 5000 rifles asked for if they
had been granted, would be in the hands of the
rebels, and that the s, 600 North Carolina for
the benefit of the Union men, was all lost to We
had pay $500 in service money those self
same Union men to know whether Roanoke Island
occupied or not"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25

FOREIGN ITEMs-By late arrival from Europe the
following items of foreign news is obtained
Mr. SlidelI, Confederate commissioner, has arrived in
Paris and the southerners there think he will
compliSh his mission The Paris correspondent of the
New York Herald says that the Emperor is ready to
recognize the Southern Confederacy but is inviting
England act first 1t is said that the Manchester
(Englishl Chamber of Commerce manifests great de.
sire for the war to close
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25
VOLUNTEERS WANRDT.

Having received authority from the Governor Of N.
Carolina to enlist for the war; all those DESTROYS
of entering the service will do well to call my Office
and enroll their names Whenever | may be absent
from town, A, c. Williamson, Esq, will attend 10 this
business for me. bounty of 500 will be given to
each man when the company is completed and enters
Regiment J. A. FOX,
Feb is. 1862 Recruiting Officer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25

NORTHERN ITEMs-A resolution has passed the Sc
of the Maine Legislature, in favor of confscating
the property of southern citizens and arming certain
class of persons in midst to fight against
If the Lincoln Government recognizes Hayti, it is
said that black negro will be sent to Washington as
Minister He will just suit yankee TASTE and will be
a fit companion for Seward and Sumner.
Dir Pennington, ex-Speaker of the Lincoln House of
Representatives, is dead.
Senator Chandler said in the yankee Congress the
other day that the removal of Gen Mcclellan was inn
perativey demanded as he in the way of closing
the rebellion.
The yankees are rejoicing prodigously at their re-
cent victories. They will have TO change their tune
sometime.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25
ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS!

have on hand a lot of 0il-Cloth Goats; also Oil
Cloth by the yard which / will sell at reasonable
prices. Call at the store of Messrs. HIlker Kuck.
door Elias l. Cohen's, grocery store.
F. W. AHRENS.
Feb Is, 1862 Pm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25
IRON, IRON,
SWedes and English,

AT AUCTION IN WILMINGTON,
By S. NJ. WEST, AUoTIoEEER.
On Wednesday, March 5th, at II O'Clock, a: NJ, we
will sell at Public Auction at our Store FIFTY TONS
SWEDES AND ENGLISH IRON, assorted sizes, from
one to ten inches wide.
Also, Fifty Bags choice Cuba COFFEE.
o. G. PARSLEY 4 co.
Wilmington, n. c., Feb. 20, 1881.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25

SPIES ToRIEs.-There is doubt but that the
of the South has suffered greatly from the opera
tons of spies and tories. Our people have not been
half vigilant enough. Too many strangers allowed
pass Richmond and back again. and prowl through
the country, without being questioned or arrested Be-
sides it has been asserted more than that there
northern spies in the Departments at Richmond
Before the capture of Roanoke Island, the New York
Herald published plan of the Notifications there the
number of men and guns, and gave all necessary par
tculas guide the enemy in their attack Ofcourse
this Information given by some one familiar with
the defeuces. The enemy in their attacks Fort
Henry and Fort Donelson, doubt guided by in
formation obtained from spies. Until the Government
and people learn to be more vigant, may expect to
suffer.
Inasmuch as the Lincoln Government now holds more
prisoners than do, it would be well to arrest all
tories and suspicious characters and hold them ready
for exchange. few thousand might be got in East
practice Of the LncOnites. They have arrested per-
mere suspicion and forced our Government to
procure their release by exchanging those captured
the battle field. Therefore, suggest that all the
tories in East Tennessee and all others who known
utter seditious language, be arrested Immediately
and sent to the prisons in Salisbury and Richmond and
offered in exchange for the southern captured
at Roanoke, Fort Henry and elsewhere.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25
THE NEWS.

Gen. Price has had a battle with the Federals the
Arkansas frontier and defeated them. This is
from Gen Albert Pike, and is reliable.
The yankees have taken possession of Winton in the
part of this State and burnt the 1t is
thought they making for the Seaboard Railroad,
running to Norfolk. Our troops preparing
them.
The reported recapture of Elizabeth City 10y the
ConfedcraIes has not been confirmed.
The latest news from all points will be found in an
other column.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25

E2s~ Our late is having the good effect of
arousing the southern people everywhere to action.
If people will do their duty will establish in
dependence before this year closes If they don't
and fight now, the will be prolonged for
era years. One thing is certain, the must be
tnued by the South until her independence is acknow
lodged by the Lincoln Government. 1t will be
than death give up We must and will conquer
We glad to learn that Capt Ross of this town
ate of the Bethel Regiment) has succeeded in raising
n company for tho Keep the ball moving.
The Fayetteville Observer Says that 200 men have
volunteered in Cumberland county within the last two
weeks. That's the way to sustain the cause.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25

A Coop NovE-The authorities of South Carolina
about to adopt rather novel mode supply the
de fciency of Gold aud Silver. The Governor and
Council have ordered
That the Chiefs of the Treasury be directed to
certain the of gold and silver plate belonging
the citizens of this State, with view of hereafter
taking and melting such portion thereof may be
cessnry constitute the basis of future circulation
provide for the public Defence if such shall be
deemed necessary; and accomplish the object of this
resolution, they hereby authorized direct the
Tax Collector of each District such duties
they require, with power administer the usual
oaths in receiving tax returns"
If the Southern people would periodically melt up
their Gold and Silver plate breast-pins and the heads
of canes, there would be lack of specie currency
in The South
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25

THE PERMANENT GOVERNMENT of the Confederate
States went into operation last week. The Con-
gress assembled the 18th, and publish the I'd
page the first days proceedings in full. On Saturday
last the 22d, Jefferson Davis inaugurated Presi
dent for the term of six years.
On Wednesday, in the House of Representatives, Mr.
Foote, of Tenn. submitted a resolution asking for
committee to investigate the of the disasters
which have befallen arms in North Carolina, Ken
lucky and Tennessee After discussion, the
luton laid upon the table. Mr. Smith, of Va, Of
fered resolution declaring that in any officer Of
the Army Navy was found in state ofintoxcation
whether of or duty, he should be deprived of his
commission. This also laid the table. I'VE
hope the resolution will be passed
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25

BANK OF THoMAsv1LLE.-The Bank OF Thorn
asville, chartered by the last Legislature, will or
panize on the 26th inst Greensboro Patriot.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25

FAST DAY.-Prrsideut Davis has issued Il I'roclama-
ton appointing Friday next, the 18th inst : Il day of
fasting, humiliation and prayer in the Confederate
States. Let The day be sacredy observed. The Pro-
clAmati0n will be found in another column.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25
Town Notice.

Ordered by the Board of Commissioners that no
counts shall be hereafter made against the Town of
Charlotte except such specially authorized Jy the
Board Of Commissioners the written order Of the
Mayor. And that any person presenting any account
against the Town TO the Board for payment not spe-
cially authorized by the Board be made must pro-
duce the order of the Mayor authorizing the contract
ing of such account.
Ordered that advertisement of this notice be made in
of the public newspapers of the Town
THOS. w. DEWEY,
Clerk of the Board of Conn.,
February Is, 1852 st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25

NORTH CAROLINA TRooPs.--We are indebted 10 DR.
J. NJ Strong delegate from this county for copy of
an ordinance passed by the Convention raise North
Cardinals quota of troops for the Confederate service
We publish the Orddance in full in anotba- coI,r,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25

AGRICULTURAL SocIETY.-A meeting Of the Mecklen-
burg Agricultural Society held in thi, place
Saturday last for the purpose of keeping up the organ
lEStion of the Society. Constitution for the govern
ment Of the Society was adopted.
The following officers elected to serve uuil the
Davidson, President; Young aud Thos
GrIer of Mecklenburg, Il Chambers of Irede S
nSIkuP of Union. Young and + r Harris of Ca
Darius, Hunter of Lincoln, W Holt of Davidson,
a Hoyie OF CASTOR, Springs of York. ). c., and
Crawford and james Miller of Lancaster, S. c.,
wee Presidents DR. Scarf, Secretary Lowrie,
Treasurer.
Executive Commitee-R. F Davidson, J. NJ Strong,
Ut VI Miller, W. 5. Stewart J. B. Robinson and 5.
A Cohen.
No other business of Importance was transacted.
N"A""f.-Ihe citizens OF Charlotte and MecklenbuIg
county nave taken initintory steps towards establish
ing an Amory at this place for the manufacture of
small arms and cannon "
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25

b6y- Our subscribers Mill Hill complain that their
papers do not reach that Once regularly. Why it is
cannot tell. We start them from here regularly
and the right time. If subscribers in that direc-
ton find the Of the difficulty, We hope
they will inform US
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25

BE OF COOP CouRAGE-We do no: know that there
are many in the South who inclined to feel dis
couraged in view of the late to arms but
is natural for some to look the dark side and feel
weak in the faith. To all such We would say, cheer
up, and remember the reverses the Revolutionary
heroes sustained before they achieved their indie pend
The Richmond Enquirer enumerates some of
them follows:
" In January, l776, Norfolk was bombarded by
British war vessel, and nne-tenths of the town was
burned. In January 1881, the British forces led by
the traitor Arnold, captured Richmond. They totally
destroyed foundry. They seized and
destroyed all our military stores, including large
quantity of powder. They burned public and private
buildings and large quantity of tobacco. Peters
burg was taken twice in May 1881. The Legislature,
during the month"; the approach OF CORVALLIS
from the South, adjourned to Charlottesville. They
followed there in June, by Tarieton's cavalry,
of them captured and the rest forced to retreat
to Staunton. Gov. Jefferson escaped capture by only
ten minutes.
plunderings aud rapine. Our people, except few, did
not however sit down and whine, and denounce Geo.
Washington! They maintained their fortitude en-
dured their hardShps and put forth their courage:
and in a few months thereaftern October l78l-they
had the satisfaction of seeing Lord CORVALLIS and
his whole army captured at Yorktown, and the war
ended in a blaze Of glory"
In addition to the loss of several Of cities, we
lost two aruies--oue under ecu. Gates and under
Gen Lfncoln-but forefathers did not become
chickenhrarted and give up, they vent to work and
determined to conquer die, and they did conquer
and gained great name throughout the world Let
the of the present day do likewise and all be we'll
the end.
The New York herald., 1862-11-07
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