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cmocraf. CHARLOTTE, JY. C. Tuesday, March 19, 18(51. SOUTHERN RIGHTS MEETING. On Saturday last a very large meeting; nf the citizens of Sl.cklenburg, Cabarrus, Gaston, Kowan, and other counties assembled in Charlotte for the purpose of considering the condition of national j affairs and taking counsel as to the best course ' to be pursued hereafter. Cabarrus had about 125 delegates present, nnd the representation from ! Gaston and Rowan was trood considering? the short Hurin.- the rast week various reports in regard j noticc previously made of the meeting. , Fort Sumter were in circulation one, that the i I)r t p. Gilmer of Cabarrus, was chosen Pi- Ltvyoui l be surrendered by order of Lincoln, dent anJ Dr g X Johnston of Gaston, R A Cald U another, that preparations were being made to well of Rowan and Col Thos X Grier of Mccklen. einf,,rec it. -Neither or these rumors have as yet ; fcu yice presidents: and J. (J. Younr of Cabar- Ln verified; though it is thought that the fort ; ru3) j M Turner of Row and E g he given np before a hght takes place. . Gaston, appointed Secretaries. THE NEWS. On rviturday night, a gentleman from Charles- Tire following gentlemen were appointed a com- i il . 4 . li - i - 0I1 intuniicu u3 mai a raoorer naa arnvea in tne ; mittce to dralt resolutions for the action of the jtv i'roui the Fort who reported that Maj. Ander- j meeting: ,u wis packing up preparatory to an evacuation. ! C J Harris, R S Young, of Cabarrus; J A jut the South Carolina trocrgs are still on guard, . Young, J A Fox, of Mecklenburg; J H White, J Wl on Friday night the Governor ordered rein- ! G Lewis, of Gaston; R A Caldwell, J M Turner, ,rcemeiits to Morris' Island from what cause is ; of Rowan; Jones Erwin, S C W Tate, of Burke; John Spelman of Wake; and R G Rankin of New Hanover. Hon Burton Craige and V C Barringer, Esq, delivered excellent speeches, which elicited fre quent applause and approbation from the audience. vt kii'iwn, unless it v;as the report that steamers ad K it New York with men and provisions for y0t mntcr. There eems to be no certainty as to the inten "ons of the Government at Washington. It is k-ported that several Cabinet meetings have been j The Convention adjourned from 1 to 2 o'clock, Lid on the subject of collecting the revenue in , at which time the committee on resolutions report lie seceded Stales, but the result of these delib- j ed as follows: I ratiuns is not certainly known. Attorney-Gen- J Whekeas, At an election recently held in the State , . ... . , j . . , . j of North. Carolina it was declared by a small majority jeial Hates, it is stated, -ajs that the Administra- j of its citizen3 that they were opposed to the assemblage- a ion cannot collect the revenue under the laws as ' of a Convention for the purpose of considering her re lations to the General Government: and while we feel j it ever to be our duty to submit to the will of the peo- pic as expresseu in ;egai lonns on an subjects relating to their political interests, yet, believing that a fair expression of the public will has not been obtained in this election, because the Peace Congress, in which North Carolina was represented, was in session pend ing the election, and delusive information a3 to the prospects and results of its deliberations were circula ted without contradiction through many parts ot the thev i",vv -tand. Before it can be done there will il,ave t he an extra session of Congress. The State Convention of Arkansas is now in ,.-M(,n. There seems to be strong opposition to Mos-ion, hut the secession party is gaining .-trench every day. Virginia has not yet seceded, and there is not UiUih jr. ,-j.cct of it at present. We hope North i State; and because at that time the nature of the propo ,. . -,i -. I sitions of the Peace Congress, so unjust and dishonora- (ar-Un will quit allowing the action of A ir- j ... to tb Southern states, were not then published .. : lliia i gein men iieuoii. The Southern Commissioners have not yet been formally reeeived hy Lincoln, and it is said they have ii"t yet made a formal demand of him for the surrender f the forts, &c. - - Snow and Slket. Yesterday (Monday) .. 11 . 11 1 ni'iinii ir sin'W anu sieet ieu ior several nours, ana the weather was very cold, quite as severe as at ! any tii ie i;uiiitr the winter. Tiik OrnciAL, Vote. Gov. Kllis has issued lis I'n c!.i:iiati.n giving the official vote of the State, a follows; No Convention 40,603 For Convention 46,409 Majority against convention 104 The Sheriff of Davie county made no return, then-fore the vote of that county is not counted. (Vunting the vote of Davie, which gave 471 maj. :i-:iii!-t convention, it would make the whole ma jority in the State against convention 005. r" We find the following notice in the Wil mington Herald, GohLsboro Hough Notes and other Ka.-tern papers. We think the time tor the meet ing is too early. Many counties in the State will not hear of it in time to appoint delegates, hut it is too late now to suggest a change : SOUTHERN EIGHTS MASS MEETING At G'olihl'oro, on the 'I'ld and 2o J instant. It is proposed to hold a Mass Meeting of the States Rights party of North Carolina, at Goldsboro, on the 2M ami Z'.i'l inst. It is presumed that the several Rail roa ls will convey persons attending the same at half tue and a general attendance is requested. and understood: and because the tyrannical and op pressive policy of the Administration of the section now in the possession of the General Government had not then been announced through the Inaugural ot the President; and believing that the sympathies, the hon or and the vita! interests of the people of North Caro lina require her immediate connexion with the Govern ment of the Confederate States of America therefore, Resolved, That we deem it our duty to adopt all law ful and honorable means to secure this result. Resolved, That we regard the proposition to hold a "Convention of the Uorder States" as calculated to detract the publicattention injudiciously and to separate the interests of the Slaveholding States, and in the end wholly to defeat the cherished object for which they contended in the late Presidential election. Resolved. That we regard the proposition to estab lish a "Middle Confederacy," as in the nature of things, unnatural and impracticable, and only suggested at this time as a delusion and sham. Resolved, That we respectfully suggest to our fellow citizens in the different counties of the State who de sire that North Carolina should assume her "natural position," to elect delegates to a State Convention, to be held at Goldsboro, on the 22d and 2j"d days of March, A I).. 1861, for the purpose of mutual consultation, and to adopt such measures as will secure the end proposed. V Resolved, That in the event ot a failure at the present time to attain the object aboe set forth, and in the event the Executive (President Lincoln) shall attempt to carry out the principles contained in his inaugural, we, the people, will esteem such action a declaration of war against the South and her and our Institutions. After speeches from R. A. Caldwell, J. M. Long and S. C W. Tate, Esqr's, the resolutions were unanimously adopted, and the convention adjourn ed. Gen. Youn reported the resolutions, and 3Ir Caldwell of Salisbury, advocated them in a speech of much ability, giving a history of the rise and progress of the abolition party, showing that it is impossible for the southern States to continue in the Union in peace with States controlled by aboli tion influence. The resolutions are moderate and proper, and show that while the people of this sec tion are determined to continue to agitate for the secession of North Carolina, they are not disposed to inaugurate any unlawful revolutionary measures, but are willing to rely on the sobersccond thought of the people of the State. A meeting of citizens of Mecklenburg was im mediately held for the purpose of appointing 50 delegates to the Goldsboro Convention on the 22d inst. Col. Thos. I. Grier presided and P. J. Lowrie acted as secretary. The following gentlemen were appointed by the Chairman: Wm Johnston, TB Price, T N Alexander, Dr J M Strong, Dr T C Neel, J F Davidson, Gen J A Young, Office-IIu.ntixo. It is stated that there are at least twenty thousand office seekers in Washing ton city, and that the President and heads of De partments are beset, day and night, for office. And we are ashamed to see it stated that persons from ir-inia, Xorth Carolina and Tennessee are appli cants. Report says that some of the applicants are so poor that they carry their provisions with them, dine in the streets, and sleep under door steps or any place to shelter them from the Heather. The office-seeking disposition of so many people in this country has not only been a curse to the j v J Yates, E C Grier, J M Potts, ilugh Kirkpatriek, Xalioral Government, but is a serious annoyance Gen W II Neel, WM Matthews, Junius M Lee, WF , . . ,PI . 3 I Phifer, M L Wallace, Dr M M Orr, S W Davis, J A Fox, to the blaic Governments. I he man who gets an s j Lowrie C G Alexander, J B French, J B Robinson, ettiee is Ire.juenlly deserving of as much if not ; J M Hutchison, Adam Todd. It L DeArmon, S A Cohen, more pity than the man who fails to get one. ! B A Johnston, W S Norment, James Hcnnegan, John j Aldcrson, W II Myers, W M Grier, II L Alexander, E B New HAMPSHIRE. The State elections took i D Sloan, M N Hart. JP Henderson, J II White, K N i , , i i t t- i-i I Hutchison, E C Davidson, Williamson Wallace, E II place last week. Kerry, the Republican candidate j Britton, Wm J Kerr, A B Davidson, W C Morris, John fer Governor, and all the Republican candidates I Walker, J S Davis, T II Brem, GW McDonald, A F fur Con'ies were elected i Sadler. On motion, the names of the Chairman and . ? j The anti-secession papers are publishing a letter purporting-to have been written by Judge John Lyon of South Carolina, to a friend in Texas, complaining of the injuries inflicted on the I-eoplu of South Carol ina hy the secession of the State from the Union. The letter is, no doubt, a lorgery, and besides, there is no such man as Jude John Lyon in S. C r - i- T . ' cripple and injure him with the people, hence the a Wc direct attention to the notice of xloat attacks upon him at this time. The steamship line between the port of Wilmington, ; scheme will fail. C, and New York and Philadelphia. This j it is stated that the Union party of Raleigh, hne has been in operation some months, running when celebrating their victory in Wake on the ion, went to the Gov- Secretary were added to the above list. Gov. Ellis. The Greensboro Patriot, and other extreme Union papers, continue their assaults upon Gov. Ellis. They abuse him now because he is a secessionist, but we guess old party and personal malice has much to do with it. Gov. Ellis is a popular man in the State, and has been in some men's way heretofore, and they hope to in connection with the Wil. & Weldon Railroad j night of or after the elect vo., and we learn that prompt attention and dis- ! -j j j atch has been giveu to the shipment of goods and produce. We return thanks to David Kincaid, jr., and A. Cornelius, of Lincoln county, and to Mr ! S. II. Parker of Poplar Hill, Union co., for lists of ! subscribers. To the Postmaster at Seagle's Store, f ernor's residence and gave three groans. Such conduct is unbecoming gentlemen and disgraceful to the city of Raleigh. If their malice prevented them from entertaining respect for the Governor, they should have had some re?pect for the office. Texas. The news from Texas is, that old 2nd other Postmasters not now recollected, we also i General Houston is about to kick up a fuss in that tender thanks for a number of new subscribers State because the people have declared their inde cent us at different times recently. We shall ; pendence. He opposes" joining the Southern Con never forget those who have shown themselves to f i i ... . , , - . frrir,, ya be real friend, nf r r ! federacJ and w said he is raising troopa. A e friends nf rmr mwr -il j should not be surprised if a strong party was The South Carolina State Convention has j formed in. Texas in favor of establishing that been called to meet on the 2Gth inst., for the pur- j State into a sePare Republic. Pose ot considering the permanent Constitution' Texas Wheat Cm The Galveston Civilian.1 of the 22d ultimo, has the following: j What Ought to be Done? In view of the fact that a small majority of the people of this State have voted against holding a Convention, ; the enquiry is general as to what ought to Le done : under the circumstances. Some propose to hold a ' convention of delegates appointed by county meet ings, and others propose that the regularly elected delegates shall meet together at eome point for consultation. The Wilmington Journal has an article on this subject, from which we take the following paragraphs: The proposition which we wish to bring to the atten tion of the public may be briefly stated. It is this : The Legislature of North Carolina, in calling a convention, made the action of that convention dependent upon the vote of the people. In plain terms, the convention was thu3 made a mere advisory body. It had no power to decide anything finally. By a mere nominal majority the call of any convention has been defeated, although we honestly think the people were fora, convention, aud there is a general feeling of disappointment and surprise that there is not a convention. This feeling is shared by Southern Rights men, Union men and Submissiojii ists. But the delegates hare been selected and elected. They have thu3 the endorsement of their respective counties. There is certainly no reason why thej- should not meet as an advisory body a body of selected citi zens, who, if not a legally organized body, are at least composed of gentlemen legally chosen, and whose views would necessarily have much weight, both inside and outside of the State. This movement would have to be wholly spontaneous on the part of the delegates. It would have to be wholly at their own expense ; but in truth its advisory power and influence would be lit tle diminished by the fact that accidentally 005 more people happened to vote against than did for it. In any case, the ratification by the people removes or does away with all irregularities. The question is, then, will the delegates elected to the State Convention meet as citizens at some point to oe agreed upon and designated, and consult and sub mit the result of their councils to the people of the State. To put it in a tangible shape, will they meet at Golisboro, on Thursday, April 4th, 1861? How many trill meet ? We do not bring this proposition forward as our own, or as urging it. We know that it has already been brought forward, and it seems to us that it is worthy of consideration. As such we offer it. It is an important matter, and we ask an expression of opinion. At any rate, let the people see it and say what they think. There is neither treason, stratagem, nor Spoils in it there is no usurpation nor dictation aimed at. It is all plain and honest sailing. The proposition comes from the defeated party. Will the dominant party ac cede to it? Will they risk a meeting? The Tolicy of the New Administration. We have always believed that Lincoln would strive at the commencement of his term, to pursue a hypocritical course for the purpose of keeping the border States in the Union, and then, after he had gained the confidence of the people of those States, show the cloven foot. We are unwilling to trust his professions of friendship . and good will his advisers, such men as Seward, Chase, Sumner, Wilson and Giddings, are the most un principled abolitionists in the country they will, as soon as they have sufficient power, injure the South all "they can. J They arc already preparing to overawe the States that have not seceded, ac cording to the following information given by the Richmond Dispatch : " We are informed upon high authority, upon authority which is connected with no party, but has unusual means of information, that it is the intention of the Administration to withdraw the troops, if necessary, from the forts in the seceded States, and to concentrate them all in the neigh borhood of Washington, for the purpose of throw ing heavy reinforcements into Old Point, which can be done in one night from the. Federal city. It is said by military men that Old Point is com pletely the key of the position with reference to Virginia, Maryland and North Carolina; that, when it is once in possession of a large force, no matter what those States separately or collectively may do, they can effect nothing and are completely at the. mercy of the power holding possession of that vast and commanding fortress. With this important purpose in view, the troops from Texas, and other portions of the border, are to be con centrated at such a point that they can at once be thrown into Fortress Monroe, whilst, at the same time, the Border States are thrown off their guard, and pacified by the apparent withdrawal of coer cive measures from the States of the Southern Confederacy. If we were at liberty to mention the name of our informant, there is no intelligent and honest man in Virginia who would ever again talk of delay in providing for the defence of the State." . A New Railroad Project. The last Legis lature chartered a railroad to connect the village of Dallas, in Gaston county, N. C, with the town of Yorkville, S. C. The Yoikville Enquirer, speaking of this work, says: We have received a private letter from a friend in Dallas, who speaks enthusiastically of the pro posed railroad connection between Yorkville and that place. He says that it is the object of the Gaston people to extend the road so as to tap the road from Charlotte to Lincolnton ; and perhaps it will soon be extended to Newton, as the people of that place are anxious to have a connexion with Dallas. He adds that this road will prove to be the most lucrative in all this region of country. This letter informs us and we have received the same notice from other sources that the peo ple of Gaston will hold a railroad meeting at Dal las on the 23d; and it is desired that York be represented there. A cordial invitation to be present, is extended to any and every person who feels an interest in this important enterprise. aJ"I'ted by the Southern Congress. 'Jhe Alabama Convention ratified the Constitu tion on the 13th, by a vote of 87 to 5. TK x -ir: . t tholt pouuKiuou ui Virginia, accoming to while .-.c u-ums, is as louows: u nites, i,U4y,t13, the , V ocu o,Di'J. slaves 4'JU.V. rntal : JWS.079. ' ' The wheat crop of Northern Texas is represent- j ed as unusually promising. A larger amount of! land has been devoted to the crop than ever before j the season has been highly favorable, and i plant is well advanced and thrifty. The crop i is uuw regarueu as almost ueyuuu uaugci, buu u I early harvest is confidently expected. I Moreiiead City. Our sister over the water is steadily continuing to improve Mr Cunniggim who bought the "Macon House," some time since is enlarging it, and making other decided improvements. Very soon it will be capable of agcotnodating a largely increased number of board ers. Mr C's enterprise and public spirit are high ly commendable, and we hope he will find them amply rewarded. One or two new stores are being built, and others are in contemplation. Dwelling houses are steadily going up, and the population is slowly but surely increasing. Beaufort Banner. The First Volunteer Company. We learn that the Wilmington Light Infantry have complied with the requirements of the new military law and are the first to tender their services to the Governor. They have been accepted. State Journal. Printers in High Places Messrs. Hamlin, Vice president, and Cameron of the War Depart ment, are practical printers; Mr Wells of the Navy and Mr Smith of the Interior Departments, have been editors; Mr Blair, Postmaster General, is the oi nl' an 1itnr nnil tho Assistant Secretary of 0vu v - " v , " " j State, son of Mr Seward, is one of the Editors of the Albany Evening Journal, to which he says he ' . p.... i a. .fc i means to return aner leaving nis preseui. uuiue. The President, Secretary of State, and Secretary of the Treasury, all taught 6chool in early life. Fayettevilh Observer. Not Possible. Lincoln aud his friends have no doubt found by this time that sue a thing as recapturing the Forts and Arsenals in the seceded States is not possible. A Washington correspond ent, speaking of this matter, says : 1 " "General Scott it appears was applied to, to furnish an estimate of the number of men and amount of money necessary to enable the Rail Splitter to recapture the forts, arsenals, navy yards and other public property seized by the seceded States. His response was five hundred and thirty five thousand men and one hundred millions of dollars to commence operations, and as much more as subsequent events might call for. This, it is said, completely staggered old Abe. The soldiers would draiu the North of every Wide-Awake in her borders and allow the Democrats to carry the spring elections by default, and one hundred mil lions abstracted from the treasury would not leave a single stiver for the hungry rats who are clamor ing for a crumb from the public crib." The Petersburg Express, in some timely re marks, says: " It is impossible, we think, for even the Black Republican extremists, to withstand much longer the tremendous pressure of circumstances, facts, arguments and conclusions, which point to a peace ful adjustment of all the questions between the two Governments, on the basis of their separate nationalities, as the only rational solution of the present crisis." N Mr Bell and Mr Gilmer. We see it stated, on what we consider good authority, that John Bell of Tenn., and J. A. Gilmer of N. C, were offered seats in Mr Lincoln's Cabinet. They de clined to accept unless Lincoln would furnish them with a programme as to his policy and pledge himself to do nothing inimical to the South. Of course, Lincoln would make no such bargain. He merely offered them places in his Cabinet as a bait to the South, knowing that they could not consistently accept, and probably not even desiring them to do so. FROM WASHINGTON. Washington, Mareh 14. It is understood that the Southern Commissioners, yesterday, sent an official note to the Secretary of State, asking a recognition, and stating that an answer would be called for to-day. The Secretary of the Commis sioners accordingly called at the State Department to-day. The reply was a request for time to con sider their proposition, which request was accord ed. The opinion prevails that the President will refer the whole matter to the Senate for advice. Mr Corwin declines the mission to Mexico. The Supreme Court, to-day, rendered a decision in the celebrated case of Mrs. General Gaines. It was in her favor on every point. The secession of Louisiana does not affect the decision, as pro vision was made in the ordinance for such cases This decision confirms her title to an immense pro perty in the heart of New Orleans, and establishes her legitimacy. The case has been in suit thirty years. It is denied in the Administrative circles, that any unusual display is to be made in Southern waters. The vessels of war, now in Northern ports, it is said, are preparing for sea, merely for transport service, there being upwards of 2,500 troops now in Texas awaiting means to return Northwards. It may safely be predicted that if the Adminis tration decide upon enforcing the collection of the revenue, and the blockade of Southern ports, an extra session of Congress will be called which will be virtually a declaration of war on the part of the Government. It is rumored in private circles to-day that the Administration, ere long, will endeavor to revive the old Whig policy of a national bank and high tariff. Superintendent Kennedy, of the Census Bureau refuses to pay the Assistant Marshalls from seced ed States their salaries, until they will receive drafts on depositories of this Government in those States. m Gov. Ellis. His Excellency John W. Ellis, accompanied by several gentlemen from Newberu, paid us a hurried visit last Saturday. During his stay, he was waited upon by many of our citizens. The "Old Topsail Riflemen" visited him and gave him the best military salute which their arms and equipments enabled them to give. A brief ad dress was made to the Governor by the Captain of the corps, tendering him in the name of the com pany a hearty welcome, to which he responded in a brief but excellent speech. That portion, we presume, which gave the members greatest pleasure was the assurance given hy his Excellency that they might confidently expect, in two weeks, to be furnished with the very best of arms. Beau fort Banner, March 12. The Southern Tariff. The Charleston Courier contains the following additional particu lars concerning the tariff to go into operation on the 1st of May: Congress has passed the tariff bill, to go into effect after the 1st of May next. A specific duty has been laid on tea of four cents per pound; rice, two dollars per ton; salt, three cents per bushel. The following articles are exempt from duty: bcoks, maps, charts, mathematical, nautical and philosophical instruments, religious publications, paintings, drawings, bullion, coin, coffee, seeds, models of inventions, bacon, pork, hams, lard, beef, wheat, flour, bran, corn, barley, rice, oats, living animals, s meal, gunpowder, lead, rags, arms of every description, cotton, ships, steamers, and dredging machinery. Washington, " March 15. The Confederate Commissioners have consented to delay their demand for fa few days, in order to allow time for the Cabinet to consult in relation to South ern Fort?. The President will probably refer the whole subject to the Senate for advice. - Secession is Kentucky The Kentucky secessionists have issued a circular, advising the immediate institution of measures in all the coun ties of the State for the election of delegates to a Convention, to be held at Frankfort on the 20th of the present month. Another Important Case Decided Washington, March 14. Chief Justice Taney deliv- ! ered the opinion of the Supreme Court to-day in the mattmamus case of the Governor of Kentucky and the Governor of Ohio, to compel the later to surrender a fugitive slave. The Court decided in favor of the right of the former to such fugitive, addiug that the Govern or of Ohio bad no right to go into the question of whether the fugitive was accused of any crime or not in Kentucky. But as Congress cannot impose any fed eral duty on a State officer, nothing but good faith and the good sense of the officers of the State i to be relied upon. The mandamut therefore could not be granted. In Chesterfield, S. C, on the 28th ultimo, Mr J. W. Myers, of Anson county, N. C, to Miss Rebecca Rivers. In Cleaveland county, on the 7th inst, Mr John Bowen to Miss Martha Pearson. In Rowan county, on the 6th inst, Mr Samuel S. Up right to Miss Turza Broadway. Also, on the 7th, Mr Wm A Hoffman to Miss Elizabeth J. Hoffuer. From Texas. New Orleans, March 15.The Galveston Civilian says Capt. Hill has agreed to give up Fort Brown, as soon as the troops can se cure transportation. ' : ' - Charlotte Market, March 18, 1861. Corrected tceeily by Oatts $ Williams. Bacos !iams, per tt, Il 00 Sides, 11 11 Hog round, 11 11 j Lard, 12 (Vy 12$ Flour Extra in bbls 0 00 fa 0 Oft do in baes 3 76 (ai 4 00, Sup'fine " 3 50 (a 3 75 Fine " 3 25 (4 0 00! Grain' Vheat,white, red, 16 00 ($ 00 22 & 1 55l 57 1 401 50 80 Cn 85 00 ($ 00 87j 55 00 lOjl Emigration from Virginia. We are in formed on reliable authority that at least thirty families in the single county of Amelia, and as many as a hundred in Mecklenburg, are preparing to emigrate to the South in the event that Virgin ia decides, to become the tail of the Abolition Con lederacy. Even in Western Virginia, we have heard of several true Southern families in one county who couteruplate removal. Richmond Dispatch. Destructive Fire ! We announce with pain that the large Hotel, and the adjacent buildings, with all the furniture and appurteuances of every description, known ss the Sulphur Springs, four miles west of this place, was destroyed by fire last Thursday night. The fire was seen at this place, and several of our citizens went over, but nothing could be saved. Everything was burnt. We learn that the building was evidently fired at several points, and the roof was falling in before the fire was discovered. The loss is estimated at $12, 000. Ashe v ill e News, March th. Massachusetts Personal Liberty Bill. Boston, March 12. The House to-day order ed to a third reading the bill modifying the per sonal liberty law which recently passed the State Senate. . Harrisburg, Pa., March 14. was elected to-day a Senator of the in place of Cameron, resigned. . David Wilmot United States Iu Henry county, Va., on the 12th inst, Mrs Margaret C, wife of Dr. J. It. Dillard, and only daughter of Mr Peter M. Brown of this town, aged 30 years. She leaves an affectionate husband and thiee little children. In Salisbury, on the 9th inst, Mr David L. Pool, aged 50 years, only uncle of Mrs Margaret C Dillard, dee'd. In Gaston county, on the 9th ult, of paralysis, Mr Wm Shannon, aged 80 years. In Cleaveland county, on the 27th ult, Mr John Wa;ts aged 94 years. In Canandagua, New York, on the 24th ult, Mrs Sarah Hale, wife of Theodore H. Hale, and daughter of Nat. Boyden, Esq, of Salisbury, aged 32 years. Jo.) Wilmington & Weldon Railroad Co. Office Chief Engineeu and Sf pkbixtk.ndent Wilmington, N. C, Aug. 24th, 1860 To the rublie. THE ARRANGEMENTS for a line of first class Steam Ships between New York and Wilmington, and from Philadelphia via New York to Wilmington, in connection with this Road, having been fully complet ed, we are now prepared to say to our old customers, as well as to our new ones who feel willing to give to this, tht only purely North Carolina line, a trial, ship your goods by this route. Try us, and if you are not well treated we shall not expect you to come" again this way. We have added largely to our rolling stock this year, and are prepared to place goods in Raleigh and Char lotte, Morganton, Asheville, and at all intermediate points in such time as will give entire satisfaction, without breaking bulk at Goldsboro'. Extra trains will be run in connection with each Steamer. There will be a Steamer once a week from October 1st. Freight through guaranteed lower than any other line, it being in proportion to the length of the Railroad lines. All goods shipped by steamers or sailing vessels, and landed on Company's wharves, forwarded either way free of commissions, wharfage or drayage. The steam ers land all goods on the Company's wharves. Produce Wheat, Dried Fruit, Ore3, &c, are forwar ded free of all charges but the regular freights, and they are as low as the lowest. Insurance by steamers only one-half of one per cent. Arrangements are made to place goods in Charlotte, and all intermediate points, within twenty-four hours after leaving Wilmington, at one and a half first class rates. Goods ordered to be sent forward by Express Freight Trains will have this dispatch. Goods by Steamers will reach Charlotte 'and inter mediate points the fourth day from New York. jjsap Distance from Wilmington to Raleigh 45 miles less than by way of Portsmouth ggy Salisbury 2G miles nearer Wilmington than Charleston. S. L. FREMONT, Chief Eng. & Superintendent. March !9. 1861. 3t. OUT OF DEBT, OUT OF DANGER! All persons who have not settled their accounts with us for 1860, are earnestly requested to come forward AT ONCE and pay the money or give their Notes, and thereby save cost, as we are determined to close up our business for last year. All those who have given Notes will please make arrangements to pay them as soon as possible, as we must have money to carry on our business. Our friends will greatly oblige us by responding to this notice. BROWN, TATE & CO. Charlotte, March 19, 18G1 3t Corn, Rye, Peas, Oats, 50 Mcal 85 CoTTOX GoodMiddl'g 9J Middling 9($ Ordinary 'j$ Hides Dry, 10 Green, 5 Domestic Goods 4-4 sheeting, 9 h'vy Osnab'gs 11J() CoppkkasClothIO Linsey, 30 a Cotton Yarn No. 5 to 10, 1 00 0 00 Bagging CorrKt Rio, Laguira, Jamaica, Java. Sugars New Orleans 12) Porto Rico 10 Coffee sugar 12 . crushed 15 granulated, 15 (g) Molasses New Orleans 65 (a) Sugar House, 60 (a Westlirdia, 40 (Si Porto Rico, Butter, Beeswax, Chickbxb, Eggs. 9J;:Bkef 8j On the hoof, 1, sack CO & 15 25 (jg e (5 8j Oa the h. j By retail 12j! ,Salt, per si 61 10 00 37) 4 7 . 1 t5 2 18 00 00 00 00 IS 13 00 00 10 00 50 00 00 28 15 00 w B 10 00 Potatoes Irish, bbl, 4 50 a 00 Sweet, 00 00 Cakdlks Adamantine, 25 30 Sperm, 40 00 Tallow candles 20 a 25 Mackerel . No. 12. i bbl $9 a$m Gunny, 15 16 If in Kits, $4 a $4) Balk Rope, 10 12 iSpirits Iron Rye Whiskey, 70 a 00 Common, 4 (Sj 5 Corn " 53 a 55 Rolled, 5 A 5)! Apple Brandy, CO a 65 it Peach " 75 a 1 00 REMARKS. The market was tolerable active the past week, and the supply of produce is good. Cotton Not much offering; prices.have an advanc- incr tpnipnr SC fl 1 p p tlin nnct nraolr vara maAat mt Ql to II. One lot brought 10 40. Flour $3 75 to $4 per sack for extra. Wheat Former prices not quite maintained. The demand is good at $ I 55 to $1 57 for White, and $1 40 to $1 50 for Red. Cons is lower 80 to 85 being about the figures. COLUMBIA, March 16. The sales of cotton yester day amounted to 96 bales. The market is improving. Extremes 8 to 11 cents. NEW YORK, March 15 Cotton firm at 11) cents. Flour quiet. Wheat firm; white $1 67. Corn firm; mixed 66 to C8 cents; white 68 to 70 cents. I L A IM T A T I O i FOR SALET" On TUESDAY, the 26th day of MABCH Instant, on the premises, I will sell that valuable Planta tion on which the late Andrew Springs, Esq. lived. It is situated on the line of the A. Tenn. k Ohio Railroad, one hour's iide from Charlotte and 3 rulleB from Davidson College, and contains about 800 acres. The land is in a high state of cultivation. On the premi ses is a handsome and convenient Dwelling and all ne cessary out houses. The location is healthy and the neighborhood agreeable. Sale positive. Terms, twelve months credit with interest from date. Feb. 19, 1861. 6t T. H. BREM, Ex'r. All persons indebted to the estate of James Lonergan, dee'd, are requested to come forward immediately and make payment to the undersigned And all pt rsons having claims against said estate must present them within the time prescribed by law, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. S. M. HOWELL, Adm'r. March 12, 1861. Ira ROBERT O. RANKIN. ALFKlvI) MARTIN'. RANI-Ift & MARTIN, COMMISSION MERCHANTS, 7V711xLi.g;tci, INT. O. . Consignments of Produce will meet with prompt personal attention. March 19, 1861 y Bonds and Stock at Public Sale. As Executor of the Estate of Andrew Springs, dee'd, I will sell at the Public Square in Charlotte, on Tues day the 2d of April next, 100 Shares of Charlotte & S. C Railroad Stock, 50 " Stock of the Bunk of Charlotte, 26 " Stock of the Bank of North Carolina, !7 " Stock of A., Tenn. & Ohio Railroad, 11 Bonds, $500 each, of the C. & S. C. Rail ro id Co. Terms. The above sale will be made on a credit of six months, with interest from date and approved se curity. T. II. BREM, Ex'r. March 19, 1861 3t Notice. All persons are hereby notified not to credit Eliza beth Polk on my account, as I am determined not to pay any debt she may contract hereafter. SHELBY POLK. Union con nty, March 19, '.861. Ct $2 50 State of IV. 4 aroliiia, Union county. Court of I 'leas and Quarter Session Jan'y Term, 1861. The following is a list of the tracts of Land returned into Court by C.Austin, Sheriff, to be sold for the taxes due for the years hereinafter specified, viz: One tract listed by P. W. Grout, containing 109 acres, lyit.gon the waters of Crooked Creek; taxes due for 1856, '57, '58 and '59. One tract listed by John J. Hale, containing 240 acres, lying on the waters, of Richardson's creek; taxes due for' 1858 and '59. One tract listed by Marquis Matto, containing 100 acres, lying on the waters of Lane's creek; taxes due for the years 1856, '57. "58 and '59. - It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that P. W. Gront, John J. Hale and Marquis Matto reside be yond the limits of this State, it is therefore ordered by the Court that publication he made in the Western Democrat, for six successive weeks, notifying said non resident defendants that their tracts of land have been returned into Coirt to be sold for taxes due thereon. Witness, J. F. Hough, clerk of our said Court at office in Monroe, the first Monday in January, A. D. 1861, and in the 85th year of our Independence. J. F. HOUGH, Clerk. 56-6t pr adv $G. TO STOCK RAISERS. The subscriber with a view to improve the stock of borses in thia-section, purchased the celebrated Morgan Horse, BLACK HAWK, and informs those desiring su perior blooded stock,' that this Horse can be found at his stable 14 miles west of Charlotte, oa Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays; and at the stable of Maj. Benj. Morrow on Thnrsdays, Fridayg and Saturdays. For particulars, see large bills. March 19, 1861. A. B. DAVIDSON. Stat; of Nortli Carolina, Casfon Co. Superior Court of Law Fall Term, 1860. Rachel Cashion vs. Robeson Cashion. Petition for Divorce. It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that Robeson Cashion, the defendant in this suit, Is not an inhabitant of this State. Therefore, ordered by tb Court here that publication be made in the Western Democrat, a paper published in Charlotte, in the above named State, for six weeks successively, that the said Robeson Cashion be aud appear at the next Superior Court of Law to be held for the county of Gaston, at the court-house in Dallas on the ninth Monday after the fourth Monday in February, A. D., 1861, to plead, answer or demur to the Plaintiffs petition aforesaid, or the same will be taken pro confesso and heard accord ingly. Witness, J. G. Levi3, clerk of our said court, at office in Dallas, the 9th Monday after the 4th Monday in August, A. D., 1860. Issued the 2d of March, 1861. J. G. LEWIS, O. G. S. C. March 12, 1861 6w pr adv $6 State of Not tli Carolina, Gaston Co. Superior Court cf Law Fall Term, 1860. Sally Crow vs. Ephraim Crow. Petition for Divorce. It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that Ephraim Crow, the Defendent'in this suit, is not an in habitant of this State. Therefore, ordered by the Court here that publication be made in the Western Democrat, a paper published in Charlotte, in the above named State, for six weeks successively, that the said Ephraim Crow be and appear at the next Superior Court of Law to be held for the county of Gaston at the court-house in Dallas on the ninth Monday after the fourth Monday in February, A. D., 1861, then and there to plead answer or demur to Plaintiff's petition, or the same will be taken pro confesso and beard accord ingly. Witnes?, J. G. Lewis, clerk of our said court, at office in Dallas, the 9i!i Monday after the 4th Monday in August, A. D. 1860. Issued the 2d March, 1861. J. G. LEWIS, C. G. S. C. March 12, 1861 6w pr adv $6 AIEW E.AW BOOK. CAXJWELL'S PRACTICE AT LAW. Just published, a treatise upon the PRACTICE AT LAW in North Carolina, by Edward Castwkll LL.B., author of the N. C. Justice, etc. CONTENTS: Of legislative power in general; legislative power in North Carolina; legislative powers of justices of the peace; county boundaries deeds, etc.; county revenue and charges: court-honsea, prisons, etc.; county trustee; jury trials; fairs and public sales; general assembly; inspections, public landings, etc,; poor bouses and hospitals; registers and clerks; rivers and creeks; gates, ferries and bridges; weight.? and measures; idiots and lunatics; retailers; Neuse river; public roadf and cart ways; public landings and inspections; mills and mil lers; ordinaries and constables; patrols; wardens of the poor; prison bounds; roads, ferries and bridges; poll tax exemptions; executive power in general; executive power in North Carolina; executive power of the courts; chief justice and clerk; attorneys at law; attorney gen eral; reporter and marshal, clerks and solicitor; counsel for paupers; guardians; county attorney; auctioneers; county court clerks; coroners; boundary commissioners; committees of finance; connty trustee; county treasurer; special court; commissioners of fairs; Inspectors; su perintendents of schools; commissioners of navigation; wardens of the poor; registers, commissioners of rivers and creeks; sheriffs; constables; rangers; standard keep ers; retailers; administrators; chairman of special court; commissioners of deeds and conveyance; com missioners of low lands; entry takers and surveyors; superintendents of elections; guardians and receivers; inspectors; commissioners of internal improvements; partition; patrol committees; processioners ; tax listers and boards of valuation; overseers of roads and rivers commissioners of wrecks; tobacco pickers and, coopers The APPENDIX contains forms of Deeds. and Con, veyances, as follows: Agreements, assignments, awards, bills of sale, bills of exchange and lading, bonds, mis cellaneous bonds, contracts, deeds, Marriage settle ments, mortgages, copartnership articles, notes, re. leases, 4c, &c. . , . This book contains 556 pages, Is gotten np In supe rior style and bound in law calf. Price, single copy, $5.00. EDWARD CAJiTWELLjr v
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