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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18

Qua REvERsEs.-No nation ever gained its indepen-
dence without suffering reverses, losses and affection!
When the Southern States commenced seeding from
the old Union calculated the cost and expected var
and when abandoned all hope of seeing the Onion
saved with honor to the South and just regard for
the rights and interests of her citizens we individual
ly, determined to assent to Reunion with the
Northern, abolition States; and we suppose all who ia
vored secession did the Wealso expected defeat
to at times but then felt and still feel that
victory will certainly perch upon Southern banners
in the end To this it is necessary for every
to do all he can to sustain the GovernmentAthose
who cannot go into the field, mast help by advancing
their money literally And those who striving to
ma Ike money out of the war and profit by the neces-
stiles of the people, and practcing exoron, ought
to be put TO work on the Notifications banished
from the Confederacy.
If the people of the South will do their duty, il is
just impossible for the North conquer them it
is for mortal man fly to the While the defeats
at Roanoke Island and Fort Henry serious and
much to be regretted, they should not cause discour-
agement or produce gloom. Let those who feel dis
couraged remember what forcathers suffered and
endured in a years with powerful nation
like Great Bran-remember how soldiers suffered
for clothing of them having enough their
bodies keep the briars from decorating their flesh;
and when the enemy had of the largest po-
ton of the country, they never thought of giving up
the fight abandoning the contest for freedom.
If late defeats has the effect of aronsing the
southern people to action, and cause them to the
real danger which threaten their welfare, much good
will have been accomplished and the contest more
speedily ended. Our people becoming too conf
dent of easy victory. Many fear had not count
ed the cost and prepared for emergencies 1t must not
be forgotten that have a powerful enemy fight,
who has advantages and resources that have not.
The enemy have abundance of ships of war, while
have Therefore it be expected that they
will harass and destroy property But when
they begin to march inland they will be met, and, as
we confidently expect, defeated.
Let no southern man think of giving up. 1t would
be better for all of give onehaf of what pos
the war, than to lose all by subjugation
and become the subjects of a be Lincoln.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18

MISS V. c. FRAZIER will give instruction the
Piano, Melodeon and Guitar at her residence. Also,
lessons in French. ~ ....#. r&
Charlotte, Feb 4, 1862
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18
WANTED,

Able-bodied men to under the Confederate flag
during present struggle for independence Services
Infantry, with approved arms Bounty $50 from the
Confederate States and at least SIS ard probably $25
from the State. Field officers to be chosen by the
company officers. Apply soon to sl 81 sn
Charlotte, Feb IL, 1862 If JOHN NJ. TATE. .
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18

In this place. the l2th instant Mr. P. Saurs aged
about 81 years.
AT Mount Pleasant, Cabarrns county, on the Goth
ut, of membraneous Group Horace Edgar son of l.. G
and N. A. Heilig, aged years.
In unionviile, s. G., on the 9Th inst, Robert VI Ward
son of Mary Ward, aged IA years He had started
Charleston to visit his brother in camp and in
ing to get the while they were moving. he
slipped and fell under the wheels and was horribly
crushed
In Raleigh, the 4th inst, George N Faires aged
q years; member of Capt. Myers company -
In this county, the 4th of Dec, Mr. Thomas Hum
ter, aged 81 years IS. .f.. e.. ....
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT
At the lst Quarterly Conference of the Charlotte
Station for the year 1862 a committee appointed to
prepare Preamble and Resolutions relative the
death of DIR. ID. X. Dunlap, presented the following
Whereas, it bath pleased the great Head of the
Church to remove from midst by death, after q
career of usefulness and piety, venerable and
esteemed brother David r. Dunlap who for full forty
years held official relation the Church in Char
otte, during which proracted period he unfater-
ingly faithful and assiduous;y devoted to the trust
committed to him. Therefore be it
Resolved, LIST, That in the death of Dr. d. r. Dunlap
this Conference has sustained common loss being
deprived thereby of the COUNSEL and example of
its most prudent, Jealous and gody members.
Resolved, 3D. That the Methodist Church in Char
lotte depores in his death the departure of who
from its first organization NANTES ted the livesst
interest in its welfare.
Resolved, 3, That perpetuate the testimony of our
appreciation of the worth and virtues of the deceased
page in Record book be inscribed with his name
and dedicated to his memory.
Resolved. 4th, That copies of this Preamble and
Resolutions be transmitted token of sympathy
to the bereaved family Of our deceased brother and
also that they be published in the papers the town
and in the Southern Christian Advocate.
R. P FRANK, Prest
G. j. OLIVER, Secy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18

/ have on hand lot of O-C1oth Coats; also OIL
Cloth by the yard which l will sell at reasonable
prices Call at the store of Messrs. Hker l. Kuck
next door to Elias Cohen's, grocery store
+. W. AHRENS.
Feb Is, 1862 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18

In Rowan county, on the 9Th inst, Mr. r. G. Mclean
to Miss Mary s. Hedrick.
On the 18th, Mr. D. l.. Taylor and Miss Elizabeth
Beeman, all of Wadesborough On the 9TH Mr. Jacob
Lan,pley and Miss McT.anrn, all of Anson.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18
Agricultural Society.

meeting of the members of Meckenburg Agrcul-
tura Society will be held in the Court Honse Satur-
day the 22d of February, at 10 o'clock A. NJ. full
attendance is requested the election OF Officers will
take place and other important business transacted.
A. B. DAVIDSON, Prest
Feb. 4, 1861 (Whig copy 2t) at4
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18

Eas- We are indebted to the author, Mr. T. n. Ram
say, of Mt Mourne NC for pamphlet of 80 pages,
titled Sketches of the American Revolution of SCI -
containing short of some of the most impor-
ant battles together with sketches of jefferson Davis
and A. H. Stephens. }. J. Bruucr, Printer Salisbury.
Price %
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18
Feb. 4, 1861


The 9Th, 9th 7th and 9Th insalments of FIVE per cent
the share of stock in the North Carolina Powder
Manufacturing Company, is due and payable We'd
nesday the 5ih day Of March next the Branch Bank
of North Carolina S. w. DAVIS,
Charlotte, Feb 4, 1862 Pres't.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18

Richmond, Feb lS.-Bacon % 10 IS, Butter 80 TO a.
Cotton q to 10, IS cents, Wheat 81 % to S.
Flour So IS to 80 per barrel, coffee 10 cts, Sugar
IA to 49, Salt $25 and $40 per sack Leaf Tobacco
81 to 10. sss@ ss* #se
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18

CONFEDERATE CoURr.-The District Court for North
Carolina was held in Salisbury last week-Judge Biggs
presiding. No business of public importance was
transacted. bill was found against a man named
Cooper, stage driver between Fayetteville and Raj
egh for robbng the mail, and the for trial
the next term. The Court adjourned Tuesday to
meet again in Salisbury the first Monday in June
and December
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18

The day after the of the defeat of forces
Roanoke Island received here, Confederate Bonds
sold above par. This does Indicate that people
about here afraid of subjugation
Nine soldiers of Capt. Rufin's company from Colds
HOrO, LIST Hegt N C Cavalry, were captured BY the
enemy near Centreville recently,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18

DANGEROUS ENEMY.-W Risky is doing more
damage to our forces than the Yankees. We agree
with the Stanton Spectator, that it is far more
dangerous to the soldier than the Minnie nusket
in the hands of the enemy. We are sorry to learn
that so much of this Liquid fire and distilled
damnation" finds its way into our camps. We
understand that Col Edward Johnson had IL bar
rels of it poured out into the streets of Monterey
last week He is right, for it is an enemy to
which quarter should be given-Fetersdarg
ErDress
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18

By We asked soldiers who were passing
through this place last week, from Manassas what eff
feet the of Roanoke Island and in
Tennessee had upon TIE soldiers in camp. They in
formed us that appeared to be discouraged but
that all anxious than to meet the
my, and determined to conquer death on the
field of battle. 1t seemed to be the opinion that these
will cause many re-enliSt who would not
have done under different circumstances. We think
the people of the South who have not volunteered,
well those who have, will be stimulated renewed
efforts, and that much good will result in this way
from rcverses. Every southern resolve
sacrifice his property and his life rather than be-
the slaves of Abe Lincoln and his tyrannica Off
GERS. Our ancestors fought through seven years
for independence, and resolve to do the
if necessary.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18

The CONGRATULATIONS are the surnises to the OBJ
1ect of the enemy Roanoke Island. Some predict
that an attack Norfolk will be made while others
think that the object is to reach Weldon cut
off communication with Petersburg, Richmond and
Norfolk. In either do fear the result as
we hope the warnings of the past week have
had the effect of arousing the authorities and people
10 more prompt action.
But should the Yankees ever reach Weldon and
destroy the railroad bridge the eterburg road the
public will be gratied know that the communica-
tiOn will be off between Richmond and the
South. At CASTOR twelve miles west of Weldon on
the Roanoke river. is connection with the Raleigh
and CASTOR mountaineering the Petersburg road
TWENTY-FIVE miles north of Weldon. This bridge
the Roanoke river is entirely of the range of the
enemy'S gun-boats. Much of the freight from Rich
mOnd and Petersburg going South takes this road
Raleigh, Charlotte, Columbia &c 1t is fine road
and bridge comparatively new, and shorter by IL
miles than the route via Weldon from Raleigh to
Petersburg. However, bot reception will meet the
Yankees before they reach Weldon
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18

SWORD BAYoNETs.--We learn that Messrs.
Clapp Huffman & Co., Foundry-men and Maehin-
ists resident in the Eastern part of this county,
have entered into contract with the Military
authorities of the State to furnish large number
of Sword Bayonets, and other articles of Military
defence, for the use of the army. From the speci-
mems of their work exhibited, We have no doubt
they will do themselves credit in the fulflment Of
their contracts Greensboro Patriot.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18

Se' Nalt j. NJ Miller of this place. of the LIST n c.
0A'"iiS heg'msnt has returned home having resigned
on account of bad health We are indebted to Cant,
Miller for late Richmond papers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18

Troops " ASTED--It Will he by advertisement
in another column that the Adjuant General of North
Carolina five Regiments of Volunteers for the
War, to make up North Cardinals quota. Sixty-fve
dollars bounty will be paid to each man. We suppose
if the number is furnished by volunteering draft
will be rcsortcd Now is the emergency and is
the time to strike for independence. Don't wait to
raise companies, but let every who is willing
20 put his name on the list and offer his services
1t is complained that in sections so many
trying to raise separate companies, and each get-
ing few names, that the probability is no company
will be raised, when if they would all unite in one
company it could be got ready for service. If
those who trying TO raise companies ready
60 into the service, hope they will unite their efforts
aud raise enc company time.
1t should be remembered that no bounty is paid to
drafted men. Bounes are for volunteers.
30 The Adjut~nt General of this State, J. G. Mar
jim, has taken command ofthe \. c. troops at Weldon
SOUTHERN CoNGRESS.-The permanent Congress Of
Abe Confederate States in Richmond to-day and
Viii he organized The Inauguration of President
pAv's will take place Saturday, and then the per
nanent Government will be in fall operation.
Inc term of the Provisional Congress expired on Sa-
turGay last 1t passed, and the President approved
o'H @PIr'prIaung one million of dollars for building
we N"lI'o"d between Greensboro, c, and Danyille,
Va. We see it stated that thousand hands will be
p Ut to work Immediately on the road
SS caf', }. ~ Miller of this place, of the LIST n C.
cavalry Regiment has returned home having RESIGNED
on account of bad health We are indebted to Cant
Miller for late Richmond papers
bSg- The following gentlemen uerc ls.+od
men.bers of the Confederate CONGRESS- from, d.
State of Kentucky:
l Alfred Boyd Fl w Bruce
John W Crockett. S Scott,
3 II Z Read 9 Bruce,
George w Ewing, 10 j w Moore.
j 5 Chrisman, III r Breckenridge, Jr.,
= / l. Burnett, ~ JUhu u Elliott.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18
THE NEWS.

Important news, received by telegraph will be found
in another column. The Confederates Fort Donel-
son, Tenn, have far heard FROM gained great
victory the Federals. 1t is said to have been
bloody battle, and continued for days.
Gen Johnston has evacuated Bow ling Green Ky,
because the Federals were going round him. If they
continue to advance he will be ready for them.
1t will be that the yankees about ready to
attack Savannah and other points on the coast.
1t is reported that Gen. Beauregard is sick at Nash
Vile with typhoid fever.
The from coast states that our troops
have recapured Elizabeth city from the Federals and
driven them off.
On the whole, the latest from all quarters is
encouraging.
THE DISASTER AT ROANOKE IsLAxD.-Althongh more
than week has elapsed since the fight at Roanoke
Island occurred definite of losses and
the troops engaged has been received All
the concern ing the affair confused and
contradictory. While report puts loss at 300
killed and wounded and captured another states
It only killed and wounded and 700 captured
and another 80 killed and wounded One thing is
certain, the Island carured by the Federals to-
gether with most of the Confederate troops upon it.
The largest portion of the troops, it appears,
North Carolinians. Col II NJ Shaw's Sth Regiment of
State Troops and Col Jordans G Regiment of
Volunteers in the fight and captured. Col.
Shaw's Regiment was composed of companies from
CHbarrus Capt Bnrrier Rowan (Capt Kcnnerly) Pas
quOtauk, Currituck, New Hanover Granville, Cum
berland, Edgccombc, Warren and Franklin. Col. Jor-
dams Regiment consisted of companies from Robson,
Arson (Capt Liles) three from Wake HEREFORD John
ston, Orange, Harnet and Craven. Besides these
Regiments. part of WiSe's Legion the Island
Gen Henry Wise commander of the whole force,
but he sick and present. and it is stated the
command dcyoved upon Col Shaw.
Oar whole force is set down 2,loO men, about
400 of whom were North Carolinans- They were at
Com Lynch of the Confederate Navy, with five or six
boats assisted in repeIng the attack but bis ammun
fion gave and he had to retire
The capture of thc Island gives the enemy posses
sion Of several small! towns in that secton-Ezabeth
City, Edenton, Wintun, Murtreesboro, and others
These places have been deserted by of their ct-
zens, and the Federals trying induce them
return by assuring them of protection. 1t is said that
$4,000 pounds of Government pork removed from
Hereford before the enemy approached that place.
We learn that Capt. Lilies of Arson, is among the
killed. 1t. Col. FowIe and Lieut. Holden, of Rail
ei2h, among the captured. We have yet OBJ
tanned other names.
p. S.-A dispatch from Richmond states that q flag
of truce 10 the enemy since the battle, and it
and 30 wounded. The loss of the Fcderas is stated
COlomels 30 other commissioned officers and IS pri
killed, and 400 wounded
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18

sa% The following gentlemen were elected
members of the Confederate Congress FROM The
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18

RE-EsLIsrED-The 40th Virginia Regiment,
commanded by Col John NJ. Brockenbrough, have
reenlisted for the war
We learn from an Adjutant in one of the Mis-
sssippi regiments, at Ceatrevlle, that some six
teen Mississippi aad Louisiana regiments have re-
enlisted for the war, aud that the good work Is
going forward with great alacrity. He estimates
that some fifty thousand troops on the Potomac
have already enlisted for the war. He says that
the late news has given great impetus to the
work-Lynchburg Republican.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18
By Telegraph.

FOR. THE WESTERN DEMOCRAT

"-. RICHMOND, February IS.
Intelligence received in official quarters to-day
saying that the battle Fort Doneson continued for nine
hours. Five hundred Confederates Were killed and
wounded. We took 300 prisoners, six of the enemy's
guns, and killed and wounded fifteen hundred of the
enemy
dispatch, dated Fort Donelson, four O'Clock Sunday
morning says the enemy mas been reinforced by three
thousand and renewal OF the battle expected there
fore the final result of the battle is yet uncertain.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-18

"a The Adjut"nt General of this State, J. G. Mar
jim, has taken command of the \. C. troops Weldon
The national Republican., 1862-04-08
~ Notices % Marrisgss, Disshs, sad
Deaths,
Occurring In Warrington and 0sorsstpwu, WIN
he printed In this paper without charge.
AA0ssAoaas.

l,E.orESixd op rHR WAsBisorOr fnsArRs -
The old Washington ihsatrs on Eleventh street.
near the Avenue, will be opened thee evening
by Manager kunkel M,h one ne o. sne oeS H con. ssc
Mss Bttemsn, tho most brilliant and accom-.
plished ~ female "stars" as the attraction.
Tho performance will be the grand Shakes.
pcrian play Of "Romso and juliet" and ~ i
will he perf,rmed but on this hight only, Il
behOoves our readers TO be In attendance, A
they may not be able 10 sse this pieoe again
play ed during the entire season.
Miss Baten,sn will appear but four nights
which must be fulfilled. .....-...- d.
Opp FELLOWS HALL.--KUxKrL's EiaHrMoALu
OrERA TROUPE are attracting orowds Of the l0v.
ers of fun, fresh jokes, beautiful songs, dances,
no. The budget this evening will embrace the
Congo Band, the Military Drill, the Duel, the
The troupe comprises several famous per-
formers and is decidedly popular. o.. '..r r
CAsrsRBrRY.-Ths unfavorsble weather Of
last night did not prevent large crowd from
assembling Al this attractive place. The supe.
rior vocalist, Julia Mortimer, and the talented
danseuse, Mile Fowler, still increase In favor.
The whole company performed their parts nd.
mirably, and we venture the opision that the
entire audience left delighted with the per.
fnrmanoe. T" night the great negro fsroe,
hope that no lover Of genuine fun In our midst
will fail to zee II.
FoRD's sATuESErS.--TO-nightt the great Amer.
ic,n play of" The Octoroon" will Do presented.
This popular piece has had = most unpreee.
derted run In tho Northern citiss, far excolnR
tho famous presentation of Uncle Toms
Cabin" A moro truthful, lfe.liks portrxiture
Of Southern life cannot possibly be presented.
We predict n long run for this popular piece.
Go and see The Ootoroon" tonight. 'urI
MADAME ANNA Bisnor will make her appear.
ancs in n grand concert at Willard Hall to.
morrow night. Herself, one Of the arst artisti
in the country, she will be accompanied also
hy Roma Of the finest performers In the world
Ry all means do not fail 10 be present. We
would advise our friends 10 procure thsiu
tickets to-day. They can be had vt Ellis,
music store. ~ .' -
TmE LADIES Of the Fourth Presbyterian
Church hold their fair. this week, ut frankie
Hall. and all who have not heretofore ATTENDED
should do 80 now.
The national Republican., 1862-04-08
Alexandria Affairs.

\ county court met, yesterday morning. in
Alexandria. A short time after tho court met,
An oIder came from the provost marshal com.
msndrg the court not to grant any licenses, Ms
they would not be respected by the military
summoned from different parts OF the county,
was. Tor the most, composed Of secessionists,
sixteen out Of the twenty four refusing TO sub.
scribe to tho oath of allegiance.
The wharves present an animated and busy
appearance, u large number OF vessels being
engaged in loading and unloading their various
lreighIs.
The provost marshal has closed up the rum.
shops, and It is not without considerable din.
Gully that old topers can now procure their
Itvurite beverage-whisky.
The national Republican., 1862-04-08
pAssENG Err TRAIFs.

pAsSEFG Err TRAIFs.
:US ss ps,ss!s AS IT, r.:
and the West, Will run ~ follow:
1ipe Da1y fSsims asriss q ani dsr frum WasAisooa
ddly dsri~s Ne susek, asd tioo on Sundays.
FOR PHILADELPHIA AND NEW YORK
Leave Washisgtou ate ., N, 7Aos m, II .. N. and
FoR RANHAPoLIs-Lesvs wsshiastoa at ,4o
Fok FRtDsRIcK-Ls.vs Washington q, 40
.. m, and $50 p. N.
FOR ALL POINTS WEST,
Anu 81 chester, ieav. wa;bi ,ston ss i.sd !. n. n. WI"
TRAINS MOVING SOUTH.
Leave New York at1 .. n; Philsdelphia ll.So .
n; Baltimore ssoP.n Arrive sa Warrington ~
y Lave New rors ss p m.. Philsdelphia 1850 p.
n; Baltimore Z 30 N. Arrive at Washlnstoo e3o
LSsve New York at II p. n. Philadelphla $40 ..
- i - $ % :, gs: H:.s.:s: Ley: s.s, :;,: s:;:
q suadsys m :Ss !. a.. 3 md .o . m onl, from R.l.
more. No Annapolis or Frederick connections On
Sunday.
Passenger Trains leaving Washington st 1908 N
md ii. .s :sa 4 oI I'd d hs
Junction. The 1.<o .. m trails connects a Relay
for Frederick, HagsrMown. Hsrper's Ferry, Mar.
tinsburg, Wineheatsr, Wheeling, Parkersbufg, &c ,
" Trsns isave Annapolis for Baltimore and wash
ington at go .. m. and s+o p. m,
fs:s.sss Train :svn %s.n,nstc. q = 90 %
3 N. and $50 p. m will mp Only a An'epS'a JUN
W Way Passengers mus. take the Accommodation r,aI-
only.
sp8 Aastsr Of transportation, Halt