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CHARLOTTE, IV. C.
Tuesday, February 2G , I 861 .
E& The indications do not justify a hope that a
settlement of difficulties can or will be effected by
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I me x cute wumereucu ur uy vuuicaa.
! We have not belonged exactly to what is called
the " watch and wait" party, (though we think
, that party has been unnecessarily denounced, for
: nothing can be gained for any cause by abusing
: those opposed to it,) but we have all along sided
! with the cautious, moderate southern-rights party,
that it was necessary, in order to
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WITHDRAWAL OP CANDIDATES.
We arc authorized to state that Messrs Wilson ! j
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ana Javiason ae w.iu,aw., u,, unUe tbe peop,e in favor of gecegs;on tQ ,efc them
didates in this county for seats in the State Con- j gee fc u reasODab,e efforts tQ gett,e the difficul.
vention. Un examination ana a tree intercnange
of opinions, it was found that there is really no
difference between the candidates; therefore Mr
Wilson and Mr Davidson withdrew. We entirely
Hon. Z. B. Vance. Mr Vance, member of
, Congress from the Mountain District, has issued a
circular letter to his constituents, a copy of which
he has sent us. He opposes secession for present
causes, but says when the time comes he will be as
ready as any man to stand up in defence of the rights
of the South. We regret to see that he dwells on
the horrors of dissolution we think he has over
drawn the picture. Dissolution cannot, certainly,
be so disastrous to the South as he seems to
concur with them as to the propriety of with
drawing from the canvass, in view of the fact that
we all so nearly occupy the same position, the
condition of affairs, and the absence of any well
founded hope for a settlement of difficulties be
tween the North and South.
It is of great importance that we should all be
united in the present crisis. Messrs Wilson and
Davidson are opposed to pursuing a course calcu
lated to divide the people of the county into oppo
site parties when there is so little (if any) differ
ence between them. In this feeling we con
cur, and therefore express the hope of those gen
tlemen and of ourself that no further opposition
will be made to the candidates now in the field,
Messrs Osborne and Johnston. Our friends will
please understand us as merely suggesting and not
as directing or dictating. In view of" Lincoln's
recent declarations and the absence of any reason
able prospect for a fair adjustment of difficulties,
we should all be united in a common cause for
the common good.
lielow we publish letters from Mr Wilson and
Mr Davidson :
Charlotte, Feb. 21, 1861.
Mr. Yates: Permit me to announce through your
paper to my friends who solicited me to become a
candidate for a seat in the proposed Convention of
our State, and who honored ,ac with a nomination,
which I accepted, that afu-r giving the matter due
reflection, an 1 after conferring with my friends
Judge Osborne and Mr Johnston, I have come to
the conclusion that duty demanded that I should
withdraw from the contest. In doing so, I think
that I am subserving the interest of the country.
The action of the Convention, if called, will be of
no force until it is ratified by the people. In casd
its action does not meet with my approval, my
services shall be at your command upon the ques
tioti of its ratification before the people, in case
they are desired by you.
Very respectfully,
JOS. U. WILSON.
Charlotte, Feb. 18th, 18(51.
Mr. Yates : After thinking over the matter
and seriously reflecting upon the present condition
of our country, the absence of all hopes of com
promise, and the importance of the whole South
presenting an undivided front in dt fence of the
rights and institutions so dear to every true
Southerner, I cannot conscientiously continue as a
candidate for a scat in the Convention in opposi
tion to gentlemen (personal friends) who were first
in the field, and from whom I differ in nothing
save their pledges to vote for immediate secession;
and I am assured that in carrying out their
pledges they will be guided by the circumstances
which may exist at the time they are called upon
to act.
Therefore I have resolved to withdraw from the
canvass. In taking this course I have not acted
without mature deliberation. I mean no disre
spect to my fellow citizens who in their County
Convention so unanimously nominated me as their
candidate; on the contrary, I feel deeply indebted
to them, and shall ever acknowledge my gratitude
for their kindness and confidence.
Your friend and obedient servant,
W. F. DAVIDSON.
Gov. Reid. Hon. I). STTfeTd is a member of
the PeaciCo:iferencc from this Stao. In a letter
dated " Washington, Feb. accepting the nom
ination to represent his county (llockingham) in
thejjtate Convention, he says :
" Before leaving home, I entertained the opinion
'that the North would not agree to any adjustment
that would prove safe and satisfactor' either to the
States that have seceded, or to the slaveholding
States that remain in the Union, and I regret to
be compelled to state that nothing has occurred up
to this time to justify me to change my opinion in
this respect. It is true there is a conservative
clement at the North, but it is too weak to control
the action of the Government.
" It is too late to stop to discuss the policy pur
sued by the secedicg States in withdrawing from
the Union. The true policy is to govern our action
according to the facts as they really exist. We
are tired of the strife which threatens our domestic
peace and endangers our rights of property. This
question ought now to be permanently settled.
" It would afford me great pleasure if an adjust
ment could be made to re-unite all the States upon
terms of equality aod safety. But if this cannot
be done and I do not believe it can then it
does seem that the interest and happiness of both
6ectious will be promoted by a peaceable separation.
The Legislature. The General Assembly
of North Carolina adjourned sine dir. on yesterday
morning.
The following named Bills have been passed :
A bill to amend the charter of the A., Tenn. &
Ohio Railroad; a bill in favor of Davidson College;
a bill chartering a Railroad from Dallas to the S.
O. line, also chartering a Road from Lenoir to Lin
colnton; a billyo incorporate the St. Catharine &
Charlotte Railroad. And the following bills have
either been rejected or laid upon the table: A bill
to amend the Constitution relative to the disability
of Jews to hold office; a bill making an appropria
tion for the N. C. Military Institute; a bill to di
vide the State into eight Judicial districts; and a
bill to repeal the law passed for the relief of the
Banks.
The Revenue Bill was passed with an amend
ment taxing land 18 cents on the 5100 value, in
stead of 15 cents as at first reported. An amend
ment was also adopted taxing "dead heads" (those
who ride free) on railroads two cents a mile. A
good idea.
Capt. John F. Hoke, of Lincolnton, was elected
Adjutant General of the State under the new
Militia Bill just passed salary $1,800 per annum.
Prici Advanced. -The Richmond Dispatch learns
from a gentleman extensively engaged in the auction
business, that the price of negroes has advanced con
siderably, and that there are now very few in that mar
ket for sale.
j ties of the country had been exhausted.
We do not care to take the trouble to review our
past course and justify it by any lengthy argu
ment we are satisfied that our course has been
correct, and. we regret nothing we have done, and
have no excuses or apologies to offer. While sev
eral of our subscribers have disappoved of that
course an equal number have approved it, and for
25 subscriber. lost we have received 21 new ones
though we have never been uneasy on that
point, for occurrences of the kind frequently hap
pen in the life-time of an editor. It is probable
we shall lose as many subscribers by favoring im
mediate secession as we lost by opposing it; but
that will make no difference it is utterly impossi
ble to please everybody, and we have no idea
of attempting to do so.
But we now say to our readers that we think the
time has come for North Carolina to secede from a
union with the Northern States and take her
position with her southern sisters south of us. The
Republicans in Congress have refused to conccd
our rights Lincoln has discountenanced, by his
evasive tone, a settlement the Peace Conference
has failed to accomplish anything satisfactory, and
the northern leaders have assumed a defiant, offen
sive attitude. Therefore, after mature reflection
and in view of present circumstances, we think
the time for the secession of North Carolina has
arrived, and the sooner the better. Within the
past week advices from reliable and well-informed
gentlemen at Washington convince us that all hope
for an acceptable and fair settlement is useless, and
the news from Montgomery shows that the seceded
States will never agree to a reconstruction of the
Union. This being the case, and the question
being narrowed down to the simple one as to which
Government we prefer, we unhesitatingly say we
prefer the one controlled by southern people we
prefer to be governed by friends than by eucmies.
Sf The New York Tribune publishes an ar
ticle from a Springfield paper, which it say3 was
written hy Mr Lincoln himself. Here is a quota
tion from it :
"We should not talk abont compromise while the
flag of the traitors floats over an American fort and the
flag of our country trails in the dust. Until that flag is
unfurled over Moultrie and every other stolen fort, ar
senal, custom-house, and navy-yard until the laws of
this goveninent are obeyed and its authority recognized,
let us never talk about compromise."
A Convention. The most important question
to press upon the people now is the great necessity
for a Convention. It is not necessary for the
friends of secession to discuss that question so
much at present, for the time for discussing that
at length will be when the Convention is in ses
sion and when we aie called upon to ratify the
action of that body. If we can succeed in getting
a Convention authorized, circumstances, as we pre
dicted at first, will force it to act, and we think
that action will be favorable to secession. Every
vote possible should be polled for a Convention,
for we really believe that the peace, happiness and
harmony of the people of the State depends upon
calling a convention, so that a general understand
ing may be had and unauthorized action prevented.
We therefore urge upon all the necessity of voting
for a Convention. It is the duty of the so-called
Union men to vote for convention it is the duty
of us all to unite in authorizing it, as we candidly
believe we will thus be promoting the welfare and
best interests of the Old North State.
CANDIDATES FOR THE CONVENTION
Union County. Two meetings were held at
Monroe last week. One nominated Hugh Wilson,
Esq. as the southern-rights candidate, the other
nominated Col. J. M. Stewart as the Union can
didate. We expected to be able to publish the
proceedings this week, but have not received them.
On our outside we publish the proceedings of a
meeting held at Wilson's store week before last.
Cabarrus Victor C. Barringer, southern rights;
Mr Melchor, Union.
Lincoln Wm Lander, southern rights.
Iredell It. I. McDowell, J F Stockton, south
ern rights; Col A Mitchell, Col Thos A Allison,
Union.
Cleaveland Dr. Tracy, Dr. Miller and H D
Cabiniss, southern rights.
: Wilkes Dr Jas Calloway, Rev Sanil P Smith,
Union.
Alexander A M Bogle, Union.
Orange Dr Pride Jones, Henry K Nash, south
ern rights.
Wake Gaston H Wilder, A M Lewis, N G
Hand, southern rights.
Rutherford and Polk. Dr. Columbus Mills, M.
Durham, southern rights ; G. W. Logan, Butler
Justice, Union.
Rockingham Hou. D. S. Reid, Hon. A. M.
Scales, southern rights ; Hon. Thos. Settle, Dr. E.
T. Broadnax, Union.
New Hanover Hon. W. S. Ashe, Robt. II.
Cowan, southern rights; John Dawson, W. A.
Wright, Union.
Craven J D Whitford and Geo Green.
Wilson Rev C F Deems (of the N. C. Coufer
ference) southern rights.
Haywood, Rev Wm Hicks; Madison, Dr Jos A
McDowell; Yancey, Milton P Penland; McDowell,
A M Erwin all southern rights.
We have classified the candidates as 'southern rights'
and 'Union' the designation is not strictly correct, bat
will give an idea of tbe sentiments of the candidates.
Some who are called "Union" are for secession unless
an honorable settlement is immediately effected, while
some called "southern rights" are for the Union if pro
per terms can be agreed upon, though they strongly in
cline to secession. We do not me&n to intimate by our
classification that thos not designated as " southern
rights" are opposed to southern rights.
Election on Thursday next Feb
ruary 28th.
Foreign News. The steamer America has
arrived with Liverpool dates to the 9th. Cotton
is reported as rather dull with little demand.
At the opening of the English Parliament, the
Queen, in her speech, alluded to the difficulties in
this country as follows:
Serious differences hare arisen among the States of
the North American Union. It is impossible for me
to look without great concern upon any event which
can affect the happiness and welfare of a people closely
allied to my subjects by descent, and closely connected
with them by the most intimate and friendly relations.
My heartfelt with is that these differences may be sus
ceptible of satisfactory adjustment. The interest which
I take in the well-being of the people of the United
States cannot but be increased by the kind and cordial
reception given by them to the Prince of Wales during
his recent visit to the continent of America.
saF" Mr Lincoln, in one of his speeches on his
way to Washington, speaking of the tariff ques
tion, said :
"The Chicago (republican) platform contains a
plank which I think should be regarded as law by
the incoming Administration, In it i$ a platform
on that and other subjects, AND SHOULD NOT BE
varied FROM. In it is what the people under
stood when giving their votes."
Thus it will be seen that Lincoln says the Chi
cago platform " should not be varied from," aud
inasmuch as all parties in the South have resolved
not to submit to an Administration whose acts
would be controlled by the platform of the Republi
can party, we think there should now be no divi
sion among southern people in adopting measures
speedily for the maintenance of their rights out of
the Union. Many of us have been waiting to see
how the efforts at settlement would end and what
Lincoln himself would say. Lincoln has spoken
the Peace Conference has proven a'failure and
we can see no chance for any of the southern
States to remain iu the Union on fair and honor
able terms. Therefore we hope the people of
Nrth Carolina will vote for a Convention in order
that the State may be placed under a Government
where our rights will be respected. We have not
arrived at this conclusion hastily or been influ
enced by the pressure of public sentiment in this
section. We have waited patiently for develop
ments which we hoped would restore peace and
cause a reconstruction of the Union. Our expecta
tions have not been realized therefore we are for
prompt action. We prefer the Administration of
Davis and Stephens to that of Lincoln and Hamlin.
A correspondent writing from Charleston says :
"Maj Anderson is dangerously ill in Fort Sumter with
pneumonia. He sent over for Dr. Robertson of Charles
ton, who is now attending him regularly.
President Davis is to be in this city on Thursday
next, to look around and see what is to be done in mili
tary matters. lie doubtless will have things put in the
right direction very soon."
. .
81,000 Reward. Gov. Ellis has issued a pro
clamation offering one thousand dollars reward for
James R S. Chipman charged with the murder of
Martha Penix in Guilford county. The murder
was committed five years ago, and it will be re
membered Chipman was tried and convicted, but
escaped before the day appointed for his execution.
The "Mountain Eagle" is the name of a
new paper published at Shelby, Cleaveland county,
N. C, by D. B. Ross & Co. T. J. Eccles and
Saml. S. Ross, Editors. Mr Eccles has had con
siderable experience in the newspaper business,
and is an intelligent and well-informed gentleman.
We hope the Editors of the Eagle may meet
with abundant success.
Dangerous Counterfeit. We learn that
there are in circulation bauk bills 6f the denom
ination of 50, purporting to be issued by the
Bank of Commerce, at Newbern, in this State.
This bank has never issued any bills larger than
S10. The bill shown us purports to be engraved
by the "American Bank Note Company," and is
well executed. It would deceive the best of judges,
unless they knew the Bank of Commerce issued
no bills of that amount. Refuse all notes of the
Bank of Commerce more than $10. Hal. Banner.
Last week a man named E. B. Kimmons from Cabar
rus, was arrested in this place for passing one of the
above mentioned bills. He was committed to jail, but
afterwards released on bail. He said the bill was paid
to him by a man who passed through Cabarrus some 12
days ago, and it is likely he is innocent of any criminal
intent, as the same individual who imposed on him
passed several hundred dollars of the same money to
persons living between here and Columbia.
SUPREME COURT.
By Pearson, C. J. In Wiseman v Cornish from Da
vidson, affirming the judgment. In Chipley v Albea
from Iredell, judgment reversed and venire de novo. In
Mackey v Neill, from Iredell, affirming the judgment.
In Houston v Houston, in equity, from Union (disposi
tion of the case not stated.)
Bv Battle, J. In Buis v Arnold, from Rowan, affirm
ing the judgment. In Howell v Troutman from Rowaq
affirming the judgment.
By Manly, J. In Jackson v Hannah from Richmond,
judgment reversed and judgment here for plaintiff for
full damages. In Ashe v Streator from Anson, judg
ment reversed and procedendo. In March v Griffith
from Davie, judgment reversed. In Reeves v Poindex
ter from Surry, judgment reversed.
Rule. It is ordered that hereafter all references
for taking accounts, making enquiries, &c. be to the
Clerk of this Court, who shall have power to issue
commissions and to take the depositions of witnesses,
on application of tbe parties. Ral. Standard.
Negro Salks. At the Brokers Exchange Tuesday,
Messrs. Wilbdr & Son sold a negro fellow, twenty-one
yearsold.for $1100; one, thirty-one years old, for $910;
a boy fourteen years old, for $805; and a woman
fifty years old, with her daughter of twelve years, sold
for $.1010. These figures areufScient to show that ne
gro stock is in better deroandandcan command better
prices than the United States Treasury Notes. Char
leston Mercury.
Depreciation of Real Estate. There has
been a great decrease in real estate in New York
city of late, and especially that part of it called
"down town." On Thursday last, a well known
piece of property ealled tbe "Museum Hotel,"
owned by Mr Thomas Riley, situated in Franklin
street, corner of West Broadway which ten years
ago, would have brought f 60,000, was knocked
down for $ 25,000.
RATIFICATION MEETING.
A largo number of the citizens of Mecklenburg
assembled at this place on the 22d, Friday last,
for the porpose of ratifying the nominations of
Messrs Osborne and Johnston. Col. Thos. L
Grier presided, and J. M. Springs and, Jas. T.
Davis acted as Secretaries.
It having been announced in the morning that
Messrs Wilson and Davidson had withdrawn from
the canvass, and that there was no opposition to
the candidates first in the field, much enthusiasm
and good feeling prevailed throughout the day.
A committee, consisting of A. C. Williamson,
C. T. Alexander, B. R Smith, J. II. White and
Thos. B. Price, was appointed to draft resolutions,
who reported the following, which were adopted:
Wbebkas, The Constitution of the U. States was or
dained and established by our fathers ''in order to form
a more perfect Union, establish justice, insure domestic
tranquillity, provide for the common defence, promote
the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty
to themselves and their posterity," and whereas, recent
and deplorable experience teaches us that that great
work of our fathers, established as the result of in
calculable sufferings and sacrifices to them, has failed to
accomplish these ends, through the instrumentality of
a dominant, sectional and fanatical faction, whose
avowed object is first to circumscribe and finally to
abolish our most cherished and valuable domestic in
stitutions: Be it therefore
Resolved, That the necessities of our present critical
situation demand the immediate dissolution of our con
nexion with the Federal Government, as our last resort
and only hope of escaping from tbe sectional, political
and social disgrace and dishonor, which a longer
continuance in the Union would entail upon us and our
posterity.
Resolved, That the election of Abraham Lincoln, to
to the Presidency of the United States, effected bv a
political organization upon a platform affirming a policy
hostile to our section and our interests, absolves the
people of the latter from all allegiance to the present
Government of the United States; especially when they
refuse and reject all offers of compromise on our part.
Resolved, That it is the undivided wish of the people
of Mecklenburg, that the delegates shall exert their ut
most influence in said Convention to procure the pas
sage by it, at as early a day as practicable, an or
dinance dissolving our relations, with the Federal
Government.
Resolved That in a crisis, like that which now at
tracts the attention of the country, it is the patriotic
duty of every citizen to meet the responsibilities of his
situation in the defence of the honor and interests of
his country, at whatever sacrifice it may cost of pro-'
perty, party, personal exertions or individual opinion.
Resolved, That the spirit which animated the patriots
of 1775, in Mecklenburg, survives to us as our birth
right, and shall be exerted now with the same deter
mination to maintain and defend our rights.
Resolved, That the handsome Military display made
this day in Charlotte, warrants us in feeling assured
that the stout hearts and strong arms of the sons of old
Mecklenburg will be ready, as ever, to maintain the
right.
Resolved, That the thanks of this meeting are hereby
tendered to the Big Spring Brass Band for their per
formance on this occasion.
During the day, the meeting was addressed by
Hon. J. W. Osborne, Wm. Johnston, Gen. Young,
Dr. J. M. Strong, L. E. Thompson of Lincoln, and
a few remarks made by S. J. Lowrie, Thos. W.
Dewey and Dr. W. E. White.
At night, a large audience of ladies and
gentlemen assembled at Treloar's Hall, where
speeches were made by J. A Fox, S. P.
Smith, W. J. Kerr, J. E. Brown, Mr French and
Lieut. Davis of S. C.
Our friend, Saml. J. Lowrie, closed the exerci
ses by some handsome remarks addressed to the
ladies, thanking them for their presence, and their
encouraging and approving smiles. A resolution
of thanks to the Big Spring Brass Band was adopt- j
ed, and the meeting adjourned. j
SOUTHERN CONGRESS.
Montgomery, Feb. 19. Congress admits duty
free all breadstuffs, provisions, munitions of war
or materials theieof, living animals, agricultural
products in their natural state; also, goods, wares
and merchandize from the United States purchas
ed hefore the 1st of March and imported before
the 14th of March. Texas is exempted from the
operation of the tariff laws.
February 21. Mr Cobb, to-day, offered a reso
lution that the Finance Committee be instructed
to inquire into the expediency of laying an export
duty on cotton exported from the Confederate
States to any foreign country other than the ports
of this Confederacy, which was adopted.
President Davis seni in the following nomina
tions for his Cabinet, which were confirmed by
the Congress:
Secretary of State R. Toombs, of Georgia.
Secretary of the Treasury C. G. Memminger,
of South Carolina.
Secretary of War L. Pope Walker, of Ala
bama. It is probable there will be fewer Departments
than in the old Government. The Navy Department,
it is said, will be merged in the War Department,
and the Interior Department will likely melt away
into the Attorney-General's office.
The Washington correspondent of the New
Yoik Herald says:
"Intelligence received here to-day, through pri
vate sources from Montgomery, indicates that the
Southern Congress have been most vigorously at
work in secret session for a week past. Arrange
ments have been mide by which the sum of four
teen millions of dollars will be at their disposal on
the 1st of March. By this time it is contemplated
they will have ready for the field fifty drilled regi
ments of troops. The object of this extensive pre
paration is to resist Federal coercion, and in case
of blockade, to march on Washington."
Feb. 22. Congress to-day passed, unanimously,
an Act declaring and establishing the free naviga
tion of the Mississippi River. It gives very gen
eral satisfaction.
The Attack on Fort Sumter. The Sumter
Watchman, of the 18th, says:
"We have learned, from what we den an au
thentic source, that the status of Fort Sumter will
be changed before the 4th day of March. In other
words, if it is not given up, it will be stormed
and taken.
"From what we could gather, from a gentle
man in high position, and just from Montgomery,
the olive branch of peace will be once more exten
ded to the authorities at Washington for the last
time, by the concentrated authority of six sover
eign States. The policy is thus to exhaust the
means for the prevention of blood-shed and the
preservation of peace, that we may stand acquitt
ed before the civilized world cf any and all respon
sibility of civil war, if it must ensue.
Missouri Election.
St. Louis, Feb. 20. From the returns receir
ed they indicate Union majorities.
Elections in Arkansat.
Little Rock, Feb. 20. Returns received
from Benton, Sebastian, Washington and Craw
ford Counties giro 4,000 Union majority; also, tbe
same against cubing a Convention.
Editor of Democrat: The following card was seat
to me for publication in your paper. . Of my own ac
cord, I will say that I bave had repeated conversations
with Prof. Kerr on the state of tbe country, and al
though his political opinions were widely different from
ray own, yet I always found him warmly attached to
his native State and desirous to promote her best inter
ests. I have often heard him speak in as strong terms
of denunciation of the Black Republican party as Mr
Yancey himself could have.nsed. D. H. HILL.
A CARD.
Davidson College, Feb. 23, 1861.
I do not obtrude myself upon tbe public because I
suppose it a matter of public consequence what my
political views are, but because I deem it due to myself
and still more to the Institution with which I am con
nected to correct publicly an injurious report which has
been circulated in certain quarters in reference to my
opinions on the great questions now agitating the coun
try. It ought to be, and perhaps is, sufficient to meet such
calumnies by a simple denial ; but I will be more ex
plicit and say that I do not bold any views on ihese
matters different from those of a large majority of my
neighbors and of my State. I am simply a Union man.
I go for the Union first and last and always while ever
there is a chance of maintaining it honorably; and I
think with Crittenden, and with Virginia, Kentucky and
Tennessee, that it is not yet time to give up all hope of
such a consummation. - W. C. KERR.
PROM WASHINGTON.
Washington, Feb. 22. In the Senate, Mr Hunter,
of Virginia, attacked the amendment to the Postal bill,
withdrawing mail facilities from the seceded States.
In executive session, Judge Black's nomination to
the Supreme Court Bench was laid aside and will prob
ably be rejected.
Stanton's force bill was further debated. Mr Bo
cock, of Virginia, made a cogent speech against it.
Washington, Feb. 21. The Peace Congress had a
long session to day. A number of speeches were made.
The balloting will commence to-morrow on a plan of
settlement. The Border State men, still hope to effect
something.
It was shown, to-day, that the Senate has a majority
in favor of the passage of the bill for discontinuing the
mail service in the seceding States, when interfered
with. The Department has information that s'ich has
been the case in Texas. Texas will probably be cut
off.
There is the best reason for believing that Secretary
Holt designs reinforcing Fort Sumter secretly, by boats,
at night. The reinforcements have already been seat.
You may look out for them at any moment.
The programme is also to surround Fort Pickens with
ships-of-war. That post is considered impregnable to
the Southern forces. The whole anxiety of Scott and
the coercionUts centre now in Fort Sumter.
The Government is in a terrible way about money.
I bear that few large claims will be allowed by Congress
unless npon condition that Government bonds be re
ceived for them, payable in a long term of years.
Gentlemen just from Richmond inform me that things
look much brighter there now than three days ago.
The impression prevailed that if Stanton's coercion bill
should pass, Virginia would secede within a week.
Abraham Lincoln's way-side speeches, too, bave done
wonders towards opening the eyes of all spirited Vir
ginians to the true position of affairs.
In this county, on the 21st inst, by J. Sample Davis,'
Esq. Mr Harvey S. Taylor to Miss Mary Ann Jordan.
In Union count-, on the 11th inst., by John E. Aus
tin, Esq., Mr Geo. W. Little to Miss Jane C Hinson.
In Cabarrus county, on the 7th instant, Mr Lawson
Misenheinier to.Miss Jane C, daughter of L. B. Krim
minger. Esq. Also, Mr Wm. M. Slinson to Miss Mary
M. McClure.
In Cleaveland county, on
Putnam to Miss Eliza Turner,
to Miss Elizabeth Grant.
the 17th inst, Mr Berry
Also, Mr Morgan Sparks
WANTED,
50,000
paid by
February
16, 1861
LBS. BACON, 20.000 Bushels
CORN, for which CASH will be
ELIAS k COHEN.
tf
SARDIS ACADEMY,
Seven miles south of Charlotte.
The first session in this Institution will open on the
first Monday in April next.
Terms per Session of twenty-one Weeks:
Primary branches, $ 6.00
English Grammar, Geography, History, &c, 10.00
C'assics and Mathematics, 15.00
The Academy is situated in an intelligent and moral
community. The Principal, grateful for the patronage
extended in former years, now respectfully solicits a
portion of the same. Boarding can be obtained in the
best of families at $3 per month.
Pupils will be chraged from time of entrance until
the end of the session, except in cases of positive and
protracted sickness.
E. C. KUYKENDAL.
February 26, 1861 4t
Valuable Property for Sale.
By virtue of a deed of trust to me executed br W G
Philips, I will expose to public sale on the 26th of
March next, at the residence of said Philips the follow
ing property: 350 acres of the best land in Mecklen
burg county. The place is situated 8 miles south of
Charlotte, mile of the C. & S. C. R. R., I mile from
Morrow's Turnout, and joining the lands of C. E. Bell
and others. On it is a good dwelling with all tbe
necessary out-buildiugs.
Persons wishing tp purchase a desirable place, will
do well to come forthwith and examine it, as it may be
sold before tbe above mentioned time.
Also, 14 Likely Negroes, consisting
of male and female, principally young; 4 head of good
mules, 14 head of cattle, 19 head of stock bogs, 1,200
bushels of Corn; a large lot of good Bacon; Fodder,
Farming Implements; household & kitchen Furniture,
and other articles too tedious to mention.
A reasonable credit will be given.
J. W. MORROW, Trustee.
Feb. 26, 1861 4t
TO THE PUBLIC.
With this notice terminates the term according to
agreement of tbe general s uperintendance of Mr Robt.
Shaw, over my business in . the Saddlery and Harness
line. All indebted are requested to make settlements
with me alone, as no other, until further advised, will be
allowed in law. II. M. PRITCHARD.
Feb 26, 1861 tf
O. R. IIARDIIVG,
WATOB HAKBfi k JSWK&KB,
Lincolnton, IV. C,
Begs leave to inform the citizens of Lincoln and sur
rounding counties, that he has permanently located in
the town of Lincolnton, where he will carry on the
Watch and Jewelry Business
In all its various branches. Strict attention will be
paid to tbe repairing of Watches and Jewelry. All
fine Watches warranted to give satisfaction, if well
used, or noeharges made.
List of prices for Work.
Mainspring and cleaning watch, $2.50; jewels, cap
and foot, each, 75c; cap foot-hold jewel, each, $1,50;
Lair-springs, $1.25; chains, $1.50; mending chains, 50c;
tooth and wheel 50c; pivots, $1; cylinders, $4; Staves,
$2.75; virges, $2.50: screw., 25c; case springs 75c;
clicks and rachets, 75c; glasses, 50c. All other work
will average the same prices. Persons leaving work
can know the prices before it U done.
Persons in the country having clocks or other work
for Repair, will address roe by letter if they cannot
come themselves. I will attend to work promptly.
All kinds of Gun-smith work done at short notice
and on reasonable terras.
Give me a call, and I will guarantee satisfaction.
G. E. HARDING.
Lincolnton, Feb. 26, 1861 tf
IMPORTANT RUMORS.
The following important items are amour the latest
telegraphed from Washington:
Private letters and dispatches were received here
to-day from Montgomery, mapping oat pretty clearly
the probable policy of the new government of the Con
federate States. So soon as the Cabinet shall be an
nounced, President Davis will dispatch a commission
of three distinguished gentlemen, accredited to the :
power to treat in regard to the forts, arsenals, publie
debt, 4c, and to negotiate a treat; of amity and alli
ance. . mm i i .11 i . t O
A .treasury diii wiu oe pasiea, empowering ui sec
retary of the Treasury to accept cotton in lien of money
for bonds, which are to be Lined on the Napoleonic
oasis, vast qnannues oi cpiiou nave oeea atreaay
tendered. It is estimated that so soon as the bill be-.
comes a law, the Secretary of the Treasury will have
subject to bi order over two hundred thousand bales
of cotton. English agents are now at Montgomery ne
gotiating with the government and offering liberal ad
vances. Advertisements will be issued in a few days for
sailors and soldiers. Those are especially desired who
have seen service, and a large bounty will be offered.
They will be made citizens at once, and are expected
to take the oath of allegiance to the new government
by the 1 5th of March. It is believed that a small navy
of probably twenty or thirty steamers will have been
extemporized and put op tbe seas. Privateers will
only be employed in the event of blockade.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
UtitviasiTT or N. Cabomva, 1 ,
Feb. utb, met. j
At a meeting of the Senior Class, held in the College
Chaper? Feb. 14th, tbe following resolutions - were
adopted :
Whereas, Our beloved classmate, PaulB. Harris, has
been suddenly taken from our midst : he who a few
hours before was tbe idol of every friendly gathering.
Therefore, be it resolved
1st. That in the death of Paul B. Harris, tbe Senior
Class feels the loss of one of her most esteemed mem
bers. He had endeared himself to ns by his generous
ofju ti, ujr 111s 11 nun. urcii iu, wj un iuu uvmi in.
noble characteristics won for hira the kiud wishes of
nil wuu kucn iiiui, uia jeeumt eiunv, un iiaui w it,
his affable disposition will long be remembered.
2d. By his departure from us we feel, as it were, the
removal of a brother from our ranks. We cherish hie
memory with love and esteem. A gap has been made
in our hearts which no other can fill.
3d. That we tender our deepest sympathies to his
bereaved relations, and while we would not intrude
upon the sacredness of their grief, we would still de
sire to weep with those who loved him best over the
4th. That the Senior Class wear tbe usual badge of
mourning as a token of their grief, and that a cop of
these resolutions be sent to the relatives of the deceased
and also to the Western Democrat, the University Mag
azine, the Petersburg Express, the Columbia Guardian,
the Lancaster Ledger, and the Charleston Mercury with
a request for publication.
J. T. MORIHEAD,
Cms. M. Stkdwj
Wm. Vah Wyciy
1 ah, VCom.-
Charlotte iflarket, Fxb. 25, 18(51.
Corrected weekly by Oat $ William.
DIRECT IMPORTATION.
ENGLISH :
for sale hj
71 DffhfTh ENGLISH HOES, just received and
Feb' 19, 1861
COCHRANE SAMPLE.
Bacon
Hams, per lb, 12 00
Sides, 12 00
Hoe round, lli(Wi 12
13 (aj, 14
3 75 (S3 874
3 50 3 62 1
3 25 (aj,Q 00
3 00 0,0 00
Lard,
Flocr v
Extra in bbls
do in bags
Sup'fine "
Fine "
Gkain
Wheat.white, 1 550 00
" red, 1 451 50
Corn,
Rye,
Peas,
Oats,
Mkal
COTTOX
GoodMiddl'g
Middling
Ordinary
Hides
Dry,
Green,
Domestic Goods
4-4 sheeting, 9 .
h'vy Osnab'gs U
CopperabCloth15
Linsey, 30 a
Cotton Yarn
No. 5 to 10, 1 00 0 00
87 fai 90
00 00
75 87J
50 55
85 0 90
9 9
7jl 8J
10 12
& fed. 61
10
00
16
37$
Bagging
Gunny,
Bale Ron,
Iron
Common,
Rolled,
15
10
4
5
!2
5
Corn
Rio, 16, IS
Laguira, 00 00
Jamaica, 00 . 00
Java, .22 00
Sugars
New Orleans
Porto Rico ;
Coffee sugar
crushed
granulated,
MOLASBES
New Orleans
SugarHouse, 60
West India, 40
Porto Rico,
Bctter,
Beeswax,
Chickens,
Logs,
iBEEr
On tbe hoof,
By retail,
Salt, per sack 2 25
Potatoes
Irish, bbl, 4 SOfSl 5
Sweet, 00
Candles
Adamantine, 25
Sperm, 40
Tallow candles 20 a
Mackiril
No. 1 a 2. 1 bbl $9 tfflS1
in Kits, $4 a $41
Spirits
Rye Whiskey, 5 a 00
N. C. " 6 a 60
Apple Brandy, CO a 00
Peach " 75 a I 00
12J. 00
10 a 12
12 13
15 00
15 00
65 G 70
t" 00
50
GO 00
15 ($ 18
25 to 00
12) 16
12 15
4 5
7 (ft 10
& 00
00
00
80
00
25
TJ "WM" A TJTTH
Country produce of all kinds it In demand at advan
ced prices.
Flour is scarce and sells readily at $3 75 to $3 87 J
per rack. Corn 87 J to 90 cents the market is not
well supplied. Wheat.white, $155 Red $1 45 to f 1 50
demand good at these prices. Oats 59 to 55 cents.
Peas 75 to 87$ cents. Planting Potatoes $4 50 to $5
per bbl. Bacon 11 to 12 .hog round.
Not much Cotton offering about 200 bales fold at
prices ranging 9 to 9$. A few lots sold at 9f ,
Tbe Southern papers are urging tbe-farmers and
planters to plant more grain and less cotton this year
Bread and meat will be in great demand next year. .
CHARLESTON, Feb. 20. The cotton market to-day
was quiet and prices rather easier, without, however
any quotable change. Tbe transactions foot op 1,127
bales, at 7$ to 12 1-16 cents.
COLUMBIA, Feb 23. The sales of cotton yesterday
amounted to 625 bales. Extremes 7 to 10 cents.
NEW YORK, Feb. 22. Cotton closed firm and pri
ces unchanged. Flour closed eniet and quotations un
changed. Wheat steady.
PLANTATION FOR SALE.
On Tuesday, the 12th day of March, at the Poblie
Square in Charlotte, I will sell that valuable Planta
tion on which tbe late Andrew 8prings, Esq. lived. It
is situated on the line of the A. Tenn. k Ohio Railroad,
one hour's tide from CharloUe aod 4 mile from
Davidson College, and contains about 800 acres. Tbe
land is in a high state of cultivation. On the premi
ses is a handsome and convenient Dwelling and all ne
cessary ont homes. Tbe location is healthy and the
neighborhood agreeable. .
Terms, twelve months credit with interest from date.
Feb. 19, 1861. 4t T..H. BRE1I, Ex'r.
TO MERCHANTS.
Brades' Co. strong Crown and Brads a' Patent EOES
a Urge quantity for sale to tbe trade.
DAVID FAC8T k CO.,
Successors to Faust, Winebrem k Co
No. 49 North 3d St.,
Feb. 19th. 3t PHILADELPHIA
950 REWARD.
RUNAWAY, from the 8ubcriber, living pear White
Plain. Cheeteifield District, .C about lOin of August last
my negro fellow, Ben. He is 24 years ol age, of a yellowish
complexion, almost black, has no besrf. weighs about 160
pounds, about 6 feet 1 inch high. He aalks with a firm step
and carries himself erect. It is likely ibet Ben will en.
deavor to make bis wsy to a free Sts. Any person who
will arrest the said oero and lodge h;cs m any sets jail so
that I can get him or deliver him to me st my residence shall
receive the above reward. I will also give tlCO reward for
S roof sufficient to convict any white person or persons of
arboring the said boy or trying &VlaTeNEY.
Feboary 19. 1861. tt.
The Notes and Accounts doe K. NTE HUTCHISON
k CO.. after the 1st day of Febraary next, may be
found in the hands of HUTCHISON BBOWW, At
tornies at Law, for collection. -wmmm'-' .
E. NTE HUTCHISON M CO
January 15, 18I. tt