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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
For the Western Democrat.

Mr. EDIToR: The time is rapidly approach
when it will become necessary for the young of
this county mot in the servce) well those
throughout the entire State to organize themselves in
to companies and prepare for the Spring campaign
That this assertion is correct | presume sensible
will deny. Day after day the papers us
filed with from northern journals giving de-
tailed of the and extensive preparations
being made to crush out our SO called 'Frcbel-
lion and they go far assume their ability
accomplish this design in the short space of three
months after recommending hoSlties in the spring.
Would it not then be well to examine into
dition at the present tme in order to discover if
relatively speaking in so favorable position as
at the ending of the last campa On for repel
ing invasion penetrating the enemy's country.
Since the commencement of winter two formidable
naval expeditions have succeeded in capturing I'M
pOrtant Notifications coast; and at present
third lies in the waters of one OF our own sounds,
threatening our own coast. To meet the invader at
these various points Government has been obliged
withdraw troops from other places equally reqir-
ing defence-in addition this find the Northern
army swelled to FIVE hundred thousand men, while
have made considerable increase in ranks:
is the time for every lover of his country for
every who has the success of our heart,
come forward and enlist, if able to bear arms.
if not to contribute his utmost in pecuniary way to
aid in supplying the of the brave sefsacricing
sodiery who dedicate their lives their country 5
cause. To the young men of this county would say,
now is the time for again "Shonldering the musket;
go in capacity your country needs you the
regular army Or organize volunteer corps whichever
you prefer, only act with energy and prOmptitude
Our State Convention has by special enactment
offered to the LIST Regiment of North Carolina Yolnn-
peculiar privileges and great inducements
organizelst they allowed enter the service for
twelve months; I'd, the election Of company and field
officers Fayetteville and other towns have already
commenced recognizing their companies for this Reg
men and sincerely hope the attempt do in this
county may prove entire success: that Young
from all parts. of the county meet in Charlotte on
the st of February. organize company, elect their
officers by popular vote and thus prepare themselves
respond to their country's call at moments
ing. Let all petty jealousy and sectional feeling be
buried let this company be neither town company or
ii country company. but let it be known only Il
pany Railing rom good old Interchangeable Hornets
Nest of the Revolution. NJ.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28

NORTHERN ITEMs.-Thc Philadelphia Press (Forney's
papcr) says there public in Washington who
wish peaceful and prompt separation, and that
tive party is working in the Northern States to bring
about ''diShonorable" peace.
Gen Jim Lane (Ihc notorious Kansas rascal) on the
of his departure for the West told Gen. Mcclellan
that if the people of Arkansas Missouri and the Indian
country, continue resist he will slay ali the whites
and give their lands to the negroes 1t is SAID that
Lincoln was present during this conversation.
1t is said that Mcclellan is prepared to advance
and that Friday, the 18th inst observed in Wash
ngton city day of fasting and prayer preparatory
the event 1t appears that the opinion prevailed at
had fallen back meet the attack the seaboard.
The enemy will ind their mistake if they
tempt to march Manassas.
The Boston Courier dcnonnces the course of the
Line un Government in bOckading the southern ports
with Sunkcn stone vessels 1t says such conduct merits
aud Will certainly receive the condemnation o. the
civ ilizc. world.
Mr. Adams, Lncoln's Minister at London, says that
the privatcer Sumter has arrived Cadz, after hav
ing sunk three vessels.
The y. Y. Tribune says that Messrs. Mason and
Siidell arrived ST. Thomas the 10th inst, on
their way England
The Lincoln Senate has confirmed the appointment
Of Mr. Cameron Minister to Russia. Z. NJ Stanton,
Of Penn, takes CameIoa's place in The War Depart
firm Charles Henry Foster Marshal Of n. Carolina!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
Charlotte Market, JAN. 81, 1862.

Gotten buoyant last week and supply moderate
We quote good middlng to st, middling 1t to It,
low middling c! Il. About 200 bales sold during
the week.
Flour So so to So CD per sack-supply limited.
Wheat 81 IS to 81 6O--in demand.
Corn scarce and in demand at so cts. per bushel
Peas 7O-Oats IS and 5O-Rye 81 IS demand good,
Pork II to !-Lard is to l6.
Chickens -! 10 10, Eggs 10 to l24, Butter 20
Whiskey 81 Is to ST 25 Fer gallon.
Sugar and Molasses remain at former prices, with an
upward tendency. Salt $l5 per stck--scarce.
Bagging 80 cents per yard.
The railroads occupied with government freight
that it is hard matter to get groceries to this market
COLUMBIA, Jan 25.-Cotton 8 to st cXtremcs-i79
bales sold during the week Flour 81 80 per sack
Corn 90 per bushG Peas 90; Oats Is to 80; Z
Hay in bales, 50 to s. 70 per hundred
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
MARRIED.,

In this county, the 10th Inst, by Rev. IL. N.
Pharr Mr. j. S. Nc. Beaver Miss Margaret E. White.
In Greensboro on the 2lst inst, Mr. Joseph Fetzer
to Miss Mollie A., daughter of DR. J W Hewlett.
In Randolph county the l4th inst, Mr. Jos Hide
teacher in Edgeworth Seminary.
ESy~ We publish marriage notice without re-
sponsible name attached, which will account for the
of such notices recently sent to us IL
is not sufficient to sign letter inclosng matter for
publication, "A subscriber"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28

MORE STONE BLocKADING.-The Yankee vandals
have been sinking vessels loaded with stone in
Charleston harbor We have no navy to prevent this
outrage but foreign nations have, and we think the
day is far distant When they will interpose. In
relation the sinking OF the former stone fleet in
Charleston harbor the Washington city >pondent
of the Chicago Times writes:
England having just taught lesson in inter
national law is about to teach us another. Such
lie the and language W hch hear in all the
foreign legations in this city 1t is openly de-
clare good authority, that the Bri fish Government
regards the unique mode of destroying a harbor in
which every commercial nation the globe is inter
eSted, not only palpable violation of international
law, but also confession part that we have
not the ships necessary to maintain such blockade
the Southern is alone recognized by the
laws of nations valid and effective blockade II
is said that the British Minister here either has now,
will have very soon Instructions from his Govern
announce ours that the former no longer
regard the Southern ports blockaded in the
required by international law, namely, by the actual
presence Of ships of war; and that they intend to raise
the blockade forthwith 1t is said, also that this
is be made jointly by the representa-
tives in Washington of the three great powers of Eng
land, France and Spain, all of whom have joint in
tereSt in the NATTER
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
Repairing, Resl-hanging, &c.

The subscriber begs leave TO inform the public, that
he is prepared to Repair Locks of every description,
Clocks and Jcwelry; he will also clean Jewery for
very low price: will make Keys of all kinds in fact all
kind of light Repairing done short notice Special
attention paid to Bel-hanging He may be found OPP
posite the post-office. W. W. HoeDEL
Jan %. 1862.
Wanted ten thousand old KEYS, of dffer:nt sizes
old Cun-locks &c W. w. WOODEL,
Ian % 1862 opposite the post-Ofice.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
GENERAL BEAuREaARp.-A CORES poudent of

GENERAL BEAUREGARD-A CORES pondent OF
the Savannah Republican says:
al NAV mention a rumor that committee OF
Congressman proceeded to Manassas yesterday,
charged with request to Gen. Beauregard. that
he would consent to be transferred to the military
department embracing the State of Missouri Gen.
=. is almost indispensable to the army OF the
Potomac, and there many who would regret
to see him leave IT, 1t is reported that the Presl-
dent is entirely willing to make the transfer. VI
thing you may feel satis6ed-to wit that
Gen Beauregard will do what he believes to be
best for the public service"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
AN Ordinance
To authorize the raising of Battalion of six Compa-
MES or Regiment of Troops for twelve months.

To authorize the raising of a Battalion of six Compa-
MES Regiment OF Troops for twelve months.
Be it ordained by this Convention and it is hereby
ordained by the authority of the same That the Gov
erunr authorized to receive into the service Bat
TALON of infantry. consist of six companies, for IL
months, Il Regiment of ten companies, to be COM
posed of volunteers who belonged to the First Regi-
nrnt of North Carolina Volunteers, (ihe Lafayette
Light Infantry and the Independent Light Infantry OF
;le of Fayetteville mcudcd) and such others as
enrol themselves with them.
Be it further ordained, That the said companies
shall have the right to elect their Commissioned ON
GERS and the Battalion shall have the right to elect
Lieutenant Colonel and Major, and II Colonel II q
Regiment be formed said officers of Companies and OF
the Battalion or Regiment TO be chosen in accordance
with the law i'll force providing for The election OF
Officers by the twelve months volunteers. Provided
firher, That the said Battalion Regiment shall be
red within convenient time to- and accepted by
the Government of the Confederate States.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28

HoGs.-The Lancaster IS. C.J Ledger of last week
says that drove of goo hogs from Tennessee arrived
that place and remained several days Fifteen
gross asked but sales made, the people
having supplied themselves partially with home made
pork. Not single drove has passed through Charlotte
this
The Nashville papers announce Pork dull in that
market at ten cents, without purchasers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28

.Stute of North Cdr0lind--C 2eaUetdnd county.
Lee N McAfce and Eliza Weber, administrators Of John
Weber, decd vs. II G Wells and wife Eliza, Samuel
Weber. Jerome Fulton and wife Maggie, and John
Weber.
Petition TO sell land.
it appearing to the satisfaction the Court that the
defendants in this nonresdents Of this State,
is therefore ordered by the Court that publication be
made in The Western democrat, newspaper published
in the Town of Charlotte notifying defendants to be
and personally appear before the Justices OF the Cont
Pleas and Quarter Sessions the next term to be
held equity of Cleaveland at the courthouse ia
Shelby. on the % Monday in March next, then and
there show cause if any they haye why the lands
described in the petition shall not he ordered TO DO
sold.
witness, s. Williams clerk Of said Court, at Office
go G. s. WILLIAMS, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
Volunteers Wanted.

comnanv of Volunteers is wanted for the of IL
months If not sooner discharged, for the purpose of
guarding the prisoners OF war at Salisbury N o., with
th. same pay aud that given in the Cond
crate army For further particulars apply this week
at the store of Houston & Hunter.
Jan ~, 1852 }. n. HUNTER
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vessel called the Frances Jane started from Bal-
for ST. Johns, but when she got the Virginia
shore, her captain, named kirch, with several other
persons who had secretcd themselves on board
Baltimore, left her and ashore Smith S
Point, mouth of the Potomac bringing with them
erol thousand dollars worth of valuable goods. The
vessel returned Baltimore and reported the facts.
correspondent of the Petersburg Express says the
following received from in the Fed
eral camp at Newport News:
NEWPORT NEWS, Dec. 81 .-Southerners the Con-
ttderacy will certainly be recognized an independent
veregnty in less than six months. You have friends
in the Federal army that you know nothing Of We
whipped already, but will not own it, J. S."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
TANNER WANTED.

An experienced Tanner and workman competent to
take charge of extensive ward with good references
can find employ ment and the best of bv apply
ing to ROBINSON MJKII,
Jan %, 1862 ct Wadesbo-o, n q.
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wAGONERs WANTED.

| wish to employ fifty negroes for the army Of the
Potomac. The pay will be twenty doars month.
R"tions and medical attendance will b" furnished be-
sides. LIEUT.. JACOB FISHER
Concord, Jan g. 1862 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28

PUBLIC ARMs.-Geu. Martain has issued an
order to the commanding officers of the Militia
Regiments of this State to collect without delay
sail the public within their respective com
mauds aud report to his office the number and
quality en- hand at the end of January, February
aud March, aud afterwards at the end of each quar-
ter. All unseryiceable arms will be forwarded
TO the Ordnance officer in Raleigh for repairs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28

3Sth REGIMENT.-The 3Sth Regiment of N.
c. Volunteers was organized at Camp Mangunl,
near Raleigh week before last, by the election OF
Capt. w. j. Hoke, of Lincoln county, Colonel;
Capt Oliver IL Dockery Of Richmond county, 1t.
Colonel, and Capt Sharpe of Alexander, Major.
Capt. Little's company from Catawba, and Capt.
Gardncrs company from Cleaveland county, are
in this Regiment.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28

nSr Hon. r. NJ. T. Hunter and VIM Ballard Preston
have elected Confederate Senators by the Virginia
Legislatures
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28

THE WORLDS FAIR-The Worlds Fair takes place
in London sometime this year, and Mr. Bisbee of Nor
folk who has just returned from England states that
he engaged space for exhibiting the manufactures
and productions of the Southern States lie says he
could engage space in the of the Confedera lie
States because the Confederacy has not yet been
recognized, but he engaged it in his own NAME and
hopes the productions of the South will be sent
forward for exhibition. We hope the Southern people
will be well represented on the occasion.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
From Northeastern

From Northeastern Virginia.
FREDERICK, Nd Jan. 20-Gen. Jackson is at
Rnmney with 1900 men. Gen. Lander (Fed-
era) has retired upon Cumberland:
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Charlotte Female Institute.

The term of twenty weeks will begin on the
30th January 1862. All the departments Of the Insti-
tuition filed by experienced and competent teachers
For circulars, apply TO
Jan 81, 1862 Rev. r. BURWELL.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28

DEsERTER-A Washington dispatch of the 10th
inst. says "A Philadelphan, who had been impress
Sed into the rebel service in North Carolina came int
the Federal camp from Centrevile. He occupied three
days in making his way through the rebel pckes, ard
brings important infornation'
No was ever Impressed into the service in North
Carolina.
We learn that member of Capt Millers cavalry
company, of this place, deserted recently Manassas
and went TO the enemy. taking with him his horse and
equipments. His name is Peech or Crcech, and is a
foreigner by birth. He deserted while performing
picket duty.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
Char. & =. G. Railroad Co,

COLUMBIA, S. c., Jan IL, 1862.
The Annual Meeting of the stockholders will be held
this place. Wednesday, the 9Th of February next.
Stockholders and their immediate families will be
passed coming and returning from the meeting
in reasonable time. Z. BOUkNlGHT,
Jan Il st Secretary.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
VOLUNTEERS.

As it is desired by the legal authorities Of the State,
that the Ist Regiment Of North Carolina Volunteers
should be organized meeting of former members
of the Regiment in the county of Mecklenbur9 who are
willing to volunteer for the time OF twelve months,
will be held the Courthouse in Charlotte on Sat-
urday, the LIST of February.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28

MExICo.-Whe Mexico is threatened by the Span
ish, French and English the Mexicans carrying
a war between themselves-one party fighting get
the Government out of the hands of another party.
The city of Matamoras has been besieged for some
time and large portion of it destroyed, and many OF
the inhabitants killed. At last the seige
continued, and the city gradually melting away
from constantly recurring fires. Matamoras it will be
remembered was the first town captured by the Amer
leans at the commencement of the Mexican war. 1t is
near the Texan frontier, and in sight OF Brownsville
Texas, the Rio Grande River being the dividing line
between Texas and Mexico at that point
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28

Two soldiers, belonging to- WiSe's Legion, shot
in Petersburg last week by their officers for wfa dis
obedience of orders. They belonged Col. Ander-
sons regiment, who gave orders that of the men
should leave the cars, of them appeared be
intoxicated and troublesome. In defiance of the
mand of their Captain, persisted in leaving, when
they shot, by the Captain, the other by a
sentinel
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
FOR SALE.
LOST,

LOST,
! On the 7th inst in Monroe. the road home, a
! donbIe-case silver lever Watch. The finder will be
literally rewarded by returning it to me-
| W. A. CRAIG.
! Union CO.. Jan %, 1862 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28

sefs- Amount received 50 far from all sources,
for the relief of the Charleston sufferers by ire is
S294 ,l64 Is.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28

SMALL Pox-It appears that the small pox has
broke out among the negroes harbored at Port ROYAL
by the Lincolnes, and they very anxious to get
clear Of nursing and taking TIE poor ignorant
creatures. The negroes themselves anxious to get
back to their masters The Columbia Carolinian pub
fishes from letter. stating that the Lincoln
commander requested Gen. Lee, the commander the
Confederate troops, to remove the negroes because
they are dying daily, and that he 1.-THE Lincoln COM
mander) can neither shelter, feed nurse them. He
had no business entice them off from their masters
1t is also stated that about 20 negroes away and
returned to their masters.
The following is extract from letter from
correspondent at Columbia, S. c.:
Il have just conyersed with intelligent soldier who
informs me that the yankees Port Royai have sent
nag OF truce camp stating that the
dying of small pex and that food that
they would starye if not removed from the Island.
There is doubt but that the enemy have suffered
Port Royal and Beaufort from disease and exposure.
The recent battle Beaufort has very much en-
couraged the people throughout the State The fact
that the Yankees easily driven back their
watery dens induces the belief that they will be
able to make any considerable advance into the
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
WANTE I'D,

SUGAR AND MOLASyES.
EAA HHDs. SUGAR for sale by the hogshead
IL @DGD 1t g cts. for common IL cts for fair, and
z 10 - for siri lily fair
400 Bbls y. o. MOLASSES for sale at ca cents
per gallon By the barrel.
January Il, 1862 If
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pas~ The Black Republicans, it appears have not
yet much faith in portion Of the Northern Democ-
racy they freely denouncing the action of
Democratic Convention recently held in Indiana. The
following is Northern dispatch:
INDIANAroLIs Jan. 3-The so-called Democratic
Convention organized to-day. 1t is a packed affair
The machinery is controlled by Breckenridge men,
eleven of that Electoral ticket being delegates The
notorious John G. Davis made ultra secession
speech.
The resolutions are hypocrtcal, contradictory, and
satisfactory majority of the party. Mum
bers of leading Douglas declined to participate
Col. Durham made speech, favoring Adjournment
without nominating, but his speech coldly re-
ceived, and the proposition voted down.
The following is the substance of of the reso-
lutions passed by the Convention
That the restoration power of the Democracy can
alone preserve the Union and the Constitution; lndorSe
the princp heretofore put forth by the National
Convention of the party The existence of the Union
depends the faithful observance of the principles OF
the Constitutions Declares the present civil war 10
have mainly resulted from slavery agitation and the
consequent organization of geographical party In the
North producing its counterpart in the South OF seceS-
SION Gisunion and armed resistance to the General
Government, causing the calamity which we nave now
to meet as loyal citizens striving secure the best
mode of settlement calculated to restore union and
harmony: Condemns the course of the Republics III
the last Congress in eecting all peace propositions
Peace and harmony would now reign had the party Ill
mower shown the desire to settle in ernal discus
sons that it recently exhibited to avoid war with
England; Denounces all violation of the Constitution
usurpationS of power; The proposition to liberae
and arm negro slaves is unconstitutional insulting to
loyal citizens disgrace to the and calculated to
rctard the suppression of the rebellion; disregard of
the writ of ha5caS corpu and the Imprisonment of rt
of loyal States fragrant violations of the Con-
StitutiOn.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28

AFFAIRS AT HATTERAs.-After our Tuesday s
issue was worked off, Monday night, at 10
o'clock, special dispatch was received from be-
low, stating that there were at o'clock p. on
the 19th l25 sail of the enemy, 100 in the Sound
aud Is outside the Bar. This is unquestionab!y
correct.
1t was reported from Newborn, on Wednesday
that the feet had left. We have no faith in this
report though it is impossible to state anything
definite about the future movements and des gus
of the enemy. They will fud our people prepared
and undismayed, let themscome when they will or
do all they dare.
A large number of women and children and
wants have come up from Newbern-wthln a few
days-but men. Ibis is very proper These
persons under the circumstances would embarrasS
the operations of our friends below GoIdsboro
Tribune OF the 24W.
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MAIL ROBERB ARREsrED.-It has been known
that numerous robbeies of the mail between this
place and Raleigh have occurred within the past
three months; aud recently suspicion fixed upon
one of the stage drivers banned Cooper. a great
in the woods the road. On Tuesday night
last our Postmaster, JAS. G. Cook, Esq, proceeded
up the road and arrested Cooper, whom he took to
Raleigh for examination.
After an examination before Magistrates at Raj
eigh, yesterday Cooper admitted to bail In the
sum of S250-FaycttceiUe Observer
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R=s?" The authorities and the people had better look
out for Bgdgc-burnerS. 1t Is quite likely there are
Some about Win. JourHaI.
Yes they had also better look for houSe-burners and
harn-burncrs and spies They are lurking about. No
stranger should be allowed remain in any
neghborhood without strict inquiry being made to
ms business and where he is from