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REBEL MISTAKES,

The Philadelphia Inquirer calls to mind
some very grave mistakes Of the rebel lead
ers. Jeff, Davis himself mentions one
when he said he had been thinking North
ern soldiers could not stand the Southern
climate. Experience had shown that they
could penetrate to the very bowels Of the
South and stay there, so that even the
climate had refused 10 rebel against the
Government.
New Orleans. where our troops were 10
perish by the thousands, became more
healthy after Gen. Buffers occupation thar
it had been Tor years before, and "Yellov
Jack" did not waive bis wings of death owe
the Union hosts. Norfolk was cIeanset
and made habitable by Federal soldiers
But the greatest of all the mistakes made
by the rebels was that in which they assert
ed that tone Southern man could whip five
Yankees" This was great mistake, and
one made in the face of history, for the latter
proves the greater endurance of oil Northern
people than those Of the Southern climes
As the Inquirer very truly says
No doubt but the people of the Southern
States have often been amazed at the en-
durance Of our soldiers on the march, ant
equally surprised to see how we'll they
have borne the heat of the Southern sun
While they were induced 10 believe tina
the heat, fevers and malaria Of the seaboart
States would materially affect our troops
they were at last compelled to acknowledge
that Northern hardhood, temperance ant
confidence, were equal to the hour ant
locality, no matter when and where.
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tionable, that had the plan Of attack been
fully executed, and the connection made as
designed, the enemy's left wing would have
been beaten before Johnston's forces came
upon the field.
Much indignation at the time was heaped
upon General Patterson, who was posted,
with a strong command, ct Martlnsburg,
and specially charged TO occupy Johnston
at Winchester, not allowing him TO reinforce,
as he did, the Bull Run army. 1t has,
however, baen satisfactorily since shown
that General Patterson was in no particular
culpable for the result. The time Of large
portion of his troops had expired, and he
obeyed his orders and acted the part of a
discreet and patriotic soldier.
tits impossible to fathom the consequences
of that battle upon the duration of the con-
fict and upon the condition and fortunes Of
the Southern people. The victory spread
over the Confederacy like flaming torrent
''fred the Southern heart" and how many
years 1t added to the duration of the struggle
and consequently how much desolatior
flowed from it upon the whole country ant
especially upon the Southern fields and into
Southern homes, will forever remain ;
theme Of painful and momentous conjecture
on the pages Of history.
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NUMBER 8.
From the Buffalo Courier. July 10.

rEOm ule DuHao COufleT. July
Harry Leslie--A Thrilling Ascension
Across the Falls-Blondin 0utrivaled.
Harry Leslie made his third ascension
over the Niagara river below the Suspen-
sion Bridge yesterday afternoon about twen-
ty minutes past four o'clock, and we put it
on record as one Of the grandest feats in
funabulism ever attempted. On both sides
of the river within the enclosure, and
upon the Suspension Bridge, immense num-
bers Of people congregated, but the preva-
lence of on almost terrific gale, induced
many to believe not only that Leslie would
not attempt to cross the rope, but, if he
did, he would be blown from it into the
seethiDg waters beneath.
A number of gentlemen belonging to the
GLASS who always emphasize their ideas Of
matters generally with an offer Of bet,
manifested their willingness to wager large
sums against an approximate nothing, that
Leslie would not attempt to cross the river.
Those who knew the man, who (now)
modestly styles himself the american
Blondin," knew that he would make the
ascension, if any man on earth dare attempt
it, and he did do it in magnificent style.
We have seen and written Of BlondIn's
best ascensions, but we never saw him
when we thought he possessed the nerve,
coolness and skill that the emergency
demanded of Mr.. Leslie yesterday afternoon.
The gale on the mainland was heavy enough,
but as it swept through the gorge it seemed
as relentless as the noisy waters beneath
| which gave il echo; and to cross slender
rope at such time seemed the veriest
e fool. hardness imaginable. But Leslie made
, his appearance in due time, on the Ameri-
e can side, was shackled hands and feet with
heavy iron chains, with barely freedom
D enough allowed him for the use of his
e balance pole. His handsome wife and
n pretty child watched the arrangement Of
W the preliminaries with genuine anxiety,
,r which was only relieved when he had ac-
d complished his marvellous feat. Leslie's
J.. conduct on the rope was eminentIy graceful
9 and his acrobatic leats going and coming
: were as fno we ever saw. How he
e kept upon his rope at all is the mystery to
d us: but he did keep upon it, and although
r he was compelled to nove cautiously, he
n made the march back and forth in manner
J. that we have never seen Bondin equal. II
is needless to suggest that at both ends of
n his cord he was hailed with the most
l. enthusiastic applause, and we think that
d everybody felt relieved when he concluded
Y his return walk and kissed his wife and
/. baby.
At On the afternoon and evening Of August
d 3rd, he will make the two grand ascen-
$, sions. In the first he will carry cooking
,e stove with him and his dinner, and eat il
d the rope; in the night he will give q per.
ID fOrmance with flying rings, surrounded by
fireworks.
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New YoRK, July 26.

The Times Washington special has the
The trial of Capt Henry Weitz,
late rebel commander of the Anders sonville
Prison, which was set for 10 morrow be-
fore Military Commission, has been indef-
nitely postponed, and the Secretary of War
has his case under adyisement. The charge
preferred against him, and for which it was
intended TO put him on trial tomorrow, is
violating the customs of war; the Specifca-
tions being that he refused the prisoners
under his charge sufficient food, fed them
on spoiled and putrid meat, compelled them
to drink water in which had been thrown
the slOps from the camp and outhOuses,
claiming prisoners together, and other inhu-
man practices from which they died.
The next term of the United States Cir
cult Court to be held nt Norfolk meets in
October, when the treason indictments
against Gen. Lee and other noted rebels
will be called up. Il is understood here
that these cases will not be presented, but
that The President will direct nolle prose9ui
to be entered, and dispose of each defendant
as he proposes to dispose of other leading
rebels who have been active participants in
the war, namely; by putting them on long
probation, and then, as q condition precedent
to pardon, imposing such penalties and re-
strictiOns as may be justified by the cir
cumstances.
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II is said that President Johnson has ex-
pressed his intention of placing q frigate at
the disposal of John Bright, should that
English statesman desire TO visit this cOun-
try. John Bright would receive, should he
come here, reception surprising that &C
corded to any foreign visitor since Lafayette.
We hope he will be induced to come, but
doubt his willingness to leave the interest Of
the English masses for single day.
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J. ROPER,
Attention
M I L I II I A !!

DAY for service in all Kinds of Missouri Mill
L tia is now being collected by STEELE &
BLAIR, of Macon. Persons who have served in
any company or regiment can send in by letter
their full names, the letter of their company. the
number of their regiment, their post Office address,
and we will collect their pay at moderate charge.
We will prosecute claims Of any kind against
the State or United States. Address by letter,
STEELE & BLAIR,
July l6, 1S65-3m. Macon, Mo.
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A Dutchman, while admiring the review
Of the grand Army in Washington, ex-
claimed: "Mine GOtt how glad am On
American"
The Howard union. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1865-1866, 1865-08-03
GIBBS' WOOLEN MILL,

ST. CHARLES, MO.
WE have completed our LARGE NEW
w STEAM MILL, and invite merchants and
farmers to send us their Wool in exchanged for our
Missouri made
CLOTHS, SATINETS, FLANNELS,
CASSIMERES, LINSEYS, BLANKETS,
TWEEDS, JEANS. YARNS, NC:
1t is cheaper for you to do this than to work
your wool at home. We allow you full st. Louis
prices for wool, and send value in any goods we
make. Samples sent by mail when requested.
Give us trial, and we will make il to your inte-
rest to send again. Mark sacks in plain letters
10 GIBBS & ROSS,
June Is, '65-6w 81. Charles, Mo
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17
Correspondence of ,ae Democrat.

RALEIGH N. c., Oct. u, 1855.
EDITOR DEMocRAT The Convention has per-
fected and passed the ordinance providing for the
election of members of General Assembly, mem
bers of Congress- and Governor of the State on the
second Thursday of November; the Assembly to
The next most important measure and the one now
under discussion and undecided, is the ordinance
in regard the payment of the debts of the State
contracted, directly indirectly in aid of the war;
vote was had yesterday to lay the subject on the
table, and decided against thus disposng of it,
which is considered indicative of the fact that the
Convention is opposed to assuming the war debt.
There will be strong effort made think, TO let
the matter go for the consideration of the Leg
lslature, of the Convention at future session.
Messrs Thompson, Settle and Ward Fave spoken
in favor of the Ordinance declaring null and void
the debt, and Messrs. Phillips and Eaton, have
spoken in favor of the report>of the committee re-
commenting the postponement of the srbjeet:-
Many other speeches on both sides expected.
What are you FALL going to do IN your section of
the State in regard TO the election of Governor SO
far have been able to ascertain here there 10 no
disposition TO get up any opposition to the present
able and conservative incumbent of the position in
provisional capacity. That his action in the po
sition he occupies has been conducive to the best
interests of the people Of the State is. believe,
pretty generally conceded, except, perhaps, by
few whose feelings and opinions based rather
upon old and personal grounds, rather than upon
present. and actual facts Buzz perhaps, am treadA
ing upon forbidden ground for newspaper cores
pondent, and therefore desist; simply adding that
it is the general opinion, believe, that Governor
Holden will be elected in November without serious
opposition.
liquor. high. What shall do, if the Convention
holds on much longer, in the way of liquids, will
become serious question.
Yours, TAR HEEL.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17
MA11TED.

In this county, on the 10th, inst, by Rev. J. C.
Chalmers, G. w Williams to Mrs. Martha D. Nc
Cuioch.
In this county, the 9th inst. by the Rev. II
Pratt, Mr. isaac S. Henderson TO Miss Rebecca J.
WiSoa, daughter of Mr. NJ. X. Wilson. d.
In CASTOR county on the 9th inst by the Rev. B.
l.. Beall, Mr. John L. Rumfelt to Miss Mamie R.
Mcclure. Also, at the same time nd.place, Mr. n.
Blackwelder to Miss Esther Leeper. t9Also, on the
9th inst, Mr. w. S. Mckee to Miss Laura Rankin
all of Castor county.
On the cath ut, by the Rev Butt, Mr. Laban
Tunis to Miss Elizabeth Massey. On the 81 inst
by the same, L D Franks to Miss Lucinda Labu
On the 9th inst, by the same, JOS Wallace to Miss
Alice J. Morris On the 9th inst, by The same, Robt
Blythe to Miss Mary Crenshaw. All o: Mecklenburg
county.
By the Rev L Slough, Mr. Alex Parker of Union
county, to Mrs Mary McNair of Chesterfield Dist c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17
Large Sale Of Land and Personal
Property
AT ACTION.

Having returned to my home in Virginia, will
sell at Auction, the premises, on Wednesday the
25th instant, my Farm called ."Grey hams Place"
containing about $50 acres. 1t is located IN the
Scotch Irish settlement, in Rowan county on Third
Creek, extending the same within three miles
of Third Greek Depot has from SO to rs acres OF
rich bottom land, adapted to both grain and grasses
two comfortable Dwelling Houses and all necessary
out buildings; several Peach and Apple Orchards;
is we'll watered with a stream in each field, and
numerous springs; abundance of wood and timber.
1t was originally two farms and can be adYanta-
geously divided.
Also. same time and place, will be sold the
crop of corn, fodder, hay and straw, good mules,
horses fatrd hogs, SO head of stock hogs. CATTLE
wagons poughs, and all The farming implements.
Also will be sold, on Wednesday, the LIST day of
November, on my Farm near Salisbury, the crop of
corn, fodder, hay, shueks. &C., 20 head of fatted
hogs 35 head of stock fogs, 20 head of cattle, in
GLIDING several good mIeh cows, 30 bead of sheeps
horses, wagon1 pioughs. and all the farming iDple-
meuts. Also all the household and kitchen furni-
ture embracing beds, mattresses, steads, bureaus
tables, Sc, &c. Z
TERMS-Eor personally Cash for realty, 81 800
cash, balance in thsee equal annual instruments,
interest from date-title retained until paid.
JOHN WASHINGTON.
SAMUEL RIvEs ST., Auc. Salisbury, y. G.
Oct Is, 1865 3t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17
October H.. 1865.

The GOVERNORS ELEcT1oN.-A correspon-
dent writes US inquiring if we are doing any
thing up here in regard to running a candidate
for Governor. We have heard of no regular
movement for running opposition to Gov. Holden.
The advice We have uniformly given is, to have
no contest in the State over the Governors cleo
ton. Taking all the circumstances into consid-
teration. we think it would be best to continue
Gov Holden in Office believing that he will be
able to do as much if not More for US as. a peo-
pie than any other man at the present time No
matter low much We play have differed with Gov
Hoidca and others heretofore, we think it our
duty now to support the who can navigate
s out of present difficulties the best and quickest.
Therefore, we repeat. we hope there will be no
contest for g oyernor, and that Mr. Holden will be
elected without opposition. ..
Since writing the above, that a correspon-
dent of the Raleigh Sentinel suggests the name of
Jonathan W orth candidate for Governor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17

WASHINGTON, Oct 12.-Alex. Fl. Stephens,
e-President of the late Copfederacy; Mr.
Trenholm Secretary of-the Treasury; John A.
Campbell. Confederate Assistant Secretary of
War, and Ex-Governor Clark, of Mississippi,
having applied to the President for pardons, he
has ordered that they be released from close
confnemento on their respective paroles, to ap-
pear at such time and place as be may designate,
to answer such charges as he map direct to be
preferred against them 1t is further stipulated
that the parties are to remain In their respec-
tive States until further orders
Pardons have also been signed by the Presi-
dent in behalf Of the members of the South
Carolina seeding convention, and forwarded to
Governor Perry for distribution.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

New Stock Of Goods-T Il Brem.
Removal and New Goois-Bernhem i Sinclair
Administrators Sale VI Hutchison, Admir-.
New Goods.Elias Cohen & Co.
Foundry and Machine Shop Howie.
Mule Stolen from " Phifer.
Dry Goods, Groceries, &c.-Witkowsky & Walter.
Land and PERSONAL Property at Auction--John
Washington Salisbury.
Administrators Sale Springs, Admir-.
Merwin & Co, NcaAern, G.
Store for Rent and Goods for saie-J Butt.
Book Store-C W Downing Co.
NC Mutual Life Insurance company-Thomas "
Dewey. Agent.
Fall and Winter Goods-H Williams.
Devlin & Co. clothing merchants, New YORK
The Biblical Recorder, Raleigh.
Our merchants haze in store large STOCKS OF dry
goods and groceries for the accommodation OF the
.rads.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17

There IRE two kinds of people lin the world.
whom of all others, it is necessary we should
keep straight. We mean the clergy and the wo-
men. If they get to going wrong, the founda-
tons of society are Slapped and general de-
moralization naturally follows. For it is the
preachers who give the moral tone to a commu-
nifty. and the tongues of the women its social
reputation. But of late matters among them
have been going wrong. very wrong. and require
immediate attention. Richmond Times.
There is a third class that should be kept
straight, by all means-we mean the Editors
Unless they "straig ht" preachers and women
and all others get wrong. A newspaper is potent
for much good great deal of harm. Let the
preachers pray sfor the EGftors, and let the Edi
tors use their influence to sustain the precepts of
good pfeachers-then, things generally will be
straight. We have often heard. in the Churches
of the different denominations. prayers made for
the President. Governors members of Congress
and of the Legislatures, Judges and Lawyers,
but never. except on one occasion, heard Editors
commended to the care of Providence. 1t may
be that preachers do not think Editors need their
prayers, that it would be wrong to mention
them in connection with a class of very great
sinners-but we insist on the Importance Of keep
ing Editors straight" and the clergy and wo-
men will be all ight-except the political preach
ers, they beyond hope.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17
THE BIBLICAL RECORDER.

On or before the list of November, shall resume
the publication of the Biblical Recorder in this city
The Recorder will be- what il has been heretofore,
q religious and family newspaper Each number
will contain large amount Of original and selected
reading matter designed to interest and improve all
classes of readers.
The secular department will be continued under
the supervision of a gentleman every way qualified
for the work and will contain q summary OF the
important events now occurring around Us. This
department will be done for the benefit OF those who
may not be able not inclined TO take more than
one newspaper
shall add to the stock of materials now on band,
such articles will enable me to execute job work
of every kind with nestness and Dispatch orders
are solicited.
By industry and energy. and aided BY able con-
tributors hope to make the Recorder more attrae-
tive and useful than IL has ever been.
TERMS IL copy IL months, ~ 90
&c SO
Address J. d. HUPHAA,
Oct l6 1868. Raleigh, N ".
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17
ELIAS, COHEN & CO.,
Administrators sale.

AS Administrator of VIM. A Owens, deceased, I
will offer at Public Sale Tuesday, 7h November.
Household Furniture, consisting of Bedsteads and
Bedding, Chairs, Tables &C. Library of Law and
Miscellaneous Books. and one Fire Proof Iron Safe.
AT the same time wilkbe repted Dwelling House
near the Female College, for the year 1856.
49, All persons indebted to said deceased are
hereby nc tilted to make immediate settlements and
those having claims against the estate will present
them in the time prescribed By law, or this notice
will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.
J. NJ. SPRINGS, Admin strator
Oct I6, 1865 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17

EH- The papers announce the removal of Mr.
Edmond Russell, from the office of Postmaster of
Davenport, Iowa, and the appointment in his
place of General Sanders. The former was the
editor ola paper which advocates negro suffrage,
aid all other measures which are in favor with
the Radicals. Gen, Sanders however, is an
dent friend of the administration, and is mode
rate and conciliatory in the temper of his Repub
licanism. His appointment is matter of great
significance, as Davenport is a town of at least
twenty thousand inhabitants, and to be postmas-
ter there is a very good thing The President
does not intend to permit the men who are fed
and clothed BY the government to pull down the
edifice which shelters them. Action was torn
to pieces by his own dogs, but the President has
taken prompt measures to guard against any Ca
tastropfe of that sort happening during his adj
ministration. Whenever any office-holder ex-
hibts symptoms of dangerous radicalism, he will,
we hope, be at once guotined, and a Conserva-
tive man put in his place.-Erchomge Paper.
Well done for President Johnson. keep the
ball moving" g.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17

THE CoSrENTIoN-We give, in another column,
sketch of the proceedings up to Friday evening.
On Saturday, the principal business transacted
(says the Standard) the Introduction by Mfr Nc
Donald of Moore of an ordinance to submit the gu
ton Of paying the debt. the people Sat the
polls, at the ensuing election in November.
The ordinance concerning the removal of coOred
troops from the State passed. 1t makes it the
duty Of the Presidentof the Convention to CORES
pOhd with the President of the United States in Pc
lation to removing of these troops from the State
The ordinance providing for the election of Sheritf
and Clerks of the Courts for the several counties Of
the State also passed.
The ordinance declaring what laws and ordnan-
ces are in force, underwent a lengthy discussion,
and was under consideration the time of adj ourn
ment a late hour in the afternoon.
No day for adjournment has yet been appointed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17

The MA1Ls-We glad to be able to state
that B. b. Vassal, Esq, special Agent of the
?. o. Department in this State, is authorized at
once to contract for the carrying Of the mails
temporarily to each OF the County seats IN the
State once week. He requests us to state that
he desires to meet the delegates Of the several
Counties in the Convention on to-day, and to-
morrow at the Capitol, to-confer with them upon
the subject -Ruteigh Sentinel, Oct II.
We hope something will be done speedily.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17

Nor PosTED.-The New York Times, speak
ing of the election in this State for members of
the Convention. says:
ut seems after all. that the result of the North
Carolina election is not overwhelming Union
triumph. In many localities the partizans of
Davis and Vance were elected over Union can
didates. In Yadkin county. Chief Justice Pear
SON, a radical Union man, was defeated by a re-
constructed secessonist. In Wake county, Mr..
j. l.. Pennington. the editor of the Progress,
strongly Union. received but SO votes in a poll
Of 2. 800"
The Times is not posted-not informed of the
position of the gentlemen alluded to, or of the
sentiment of parties in this State. We are
informed the Mr. Hanes. who beat Judge Pear
son, is known to have always been just as strong
Union man as Judge Pearson-a far more out
spoken Union man than the Judge. AS for Mr.
L Pennington" of the Raleigh Progress. he
was beaten. presume, because he had been a..
terrible war man, calling for big and bloody
battles. He was such a strong war man that he
called for CONSUMPTION law to put every man.
old aud young. into the Confederate armies. If
the Times don't believe this we can produce the"
evidence. We know that recently Mr. Penning
ton talks if he had always been Union man,
but his constituents afraid to trust him and
voted for such Union B F Moore. " II
Harrison and Mr. Hodge. No doubt our friend
Pennington would do well enough a represen-
tative. if the Union men would only believe what
he says and elect him. A
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17

TIE Raleigh National Bank Of North Carolina
the only National Bank in the State-is not
only in working order but has been designated
as q United States depository and financial agent
-Ne~bern Times.
The Times is mistaken about the Raleigh Bank
being the only National Bank in the State. The
National Bank of Charlotte has been in operation
some tho, and the first one established in
North Carolina.