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' . . ' r-,. i ....":; - cmocrat. OUARIiOTTE, IV. C. Tuesday, January 7, 18G3. THE NEWS. It appears that many of the Northern papers are dissatis fy d with the surrender of Messrs Mason and Slidell. Tby assert that the surrender was not made because it was Kid! r, but on account of NECESSITY, and they say it will not keepEugland from interfering against the Federal Government. A Paris correspondent of the New York Tr:bune says it is an indisputable fact that the recogni tion of the Confederate States as an existing nation, by England and France, is rapidly approaching diplomatic record." The enemy at Port Royal. 8. C, attempted an advance movement on Wednesday last, for the purpose of getting possession of the Charleston &. Savannah Railroad They wi re repulsed, but on the next day, Thursday, they suc ceeded in getting a foothold on the mainland, and at last accounts held that portion of the mainland bordering on the Coosa River and stretching from C'hisolm's plantation to Port Royal Ferry, including a small Fort formerly held by Col. Jones' Regiment, where they are fortify ing and mounting guns. Col. Jones fcli back to a better position. The Charleston Mercury of Saturday says " the position of our forces is nuqu stionably far stroi?gf-r now than be fore." It is said ihat Gen Lee feels confident of his bili ty to prevent the enemy rum advancing farthi-r inland. New Orleans, Savannah and Mobile are also threatened by the enemy, and a large fluet is concentrating in that direction. Now is the time for the South to put forth all her exertions. We must not trust to England for help we must help ourselves. Let us trust to Providence, but keep our powder dry. Important items will bo found in our news columns. Several vessels have run the blockade within the last i or 10 days a liriiisli steamer came in on Saturday. IIirikg. On the 1st January, at this place, negro men hired at from $80 to $120 rot many at the lat ter fipure. Women went at $50, $60 and a few at Priees ranged about 30 per cent lower than last yrar, which seems to have been the case throughout the State. Tub Law against Spkcul atiok. In another col umn we publish the Ordinance pasfed by the North Carolina Convention for the purpose of preventing op pressivt speculttinn. It is not worth the paper upon which it is written. The Convention occupied seve ral days in discussing and passing this Ordinance, and when it is remembered that the daily expenses of the Convention are near five hundred dollars, any one may calculate what the impracticable, useless, wishy-washy Or.iinanee cost the Slate. Truly, the mountain has labored and brouirht forth a mouse. Why thrt po hot Advance As a reason why the enemy does not advance on Manassas, it is said that Gen. McClennan i waiting until the time of enlist ment of many of the Southern volunteers expires, ex pecting that they will not re-enlist for the war. He h"pes that the Confederate army will be weakened in that way, and then he will pounce upon it and march t Richmond wishout much trouble. The Confederate Congress has offered additional inducements for the purpose of getting our soldiers to volunteer for the war. and it is to be hoped that it will be successful. They are now well drilled and acclimated to camp life, and it is highly desirable to keep them in the service, as well as to add to their number. The outr. must renew its exertions and keep the Govern ment supplied with men and money. The people (or most of ilK-m) have done well so far, but they must ciu.tinue their efforts. Those who have not given must n ) open their purses and help to sustain the cause. They had better give part of their sub.-tance now to aid in beating back the tyrants, than allow the country to he overrun and thus lose everything proper!- and Lotior, and litenr. Powder. We learn that the Powder Mill, now being erected near this place, will soon be in operation. The mill near Raleigh has been in operation some time. So that no apprehensions need be entertained about a scarcity of the important article. However, it would be well not to waste it by salutes or other wise. Save it to he used against the Yankees. The Prospect. The following encouraging and truthful remarks are from the Richmond Examiner: The affairs of the South look more prosperous at tht present juncture than they have done since the com mencement t" the war. Never before was the charac ter of our people so well understood abroad as at this moment. Never was the alue of the South to the commerce of the world so highly appreciated. Never weri the liberality of the commercial policy which we hare always advocated, and the excellence, ability and dignity of" Southern statesmanship, so fully impressed upon the mind of the world. The tide of sympathy throughout Western Kurope is strongly in favor of the South. The bravery or our armies, and the sublime dignity of our cause, are every day contrasted with the military cowardice and the puci iie, vulgar, vindictive, and infatuated policy of our enemies. There have been abundant proofs that the smiles of a higher power than the intelligence of Europe have also shone continu ously upon our cause; and never more distii.lly than by now inclining to our favor the good opinions of the w orld. At home our situation is far from discouraging. We have not lost a battle, and have repeatedly defeated the enemy with iarg odds against us. We hare lost no territory: but on the contrary, have gained a foot ing in Kentucky and Missouri, which we had not until recently. The enemy, who. in the first months of the war. had overrun Western Virginia and were threaten ing our great lines of communication with the West, have been skilfully kept at bnv with inferior numbers, and taught a lessen at Gauley and the Alleghany camp winch will put him on good behavior Air the retof the war. At Penaco!a they have met w ith a telling rebuff; and on Ship Island they are establishing a camp from which they will be unable to advance five miles into the interior, and which w ill become a hospital for yel low fever as soou as summer sfts in." Sr Lieut. Col. Leach, of the 21st Regiment N. C. Volunteers, has resigned and returned home, savs the Winston SvutincL 5s? The Hon. Warren Winslow of Cumberland county, has resigned his seat in the State Convention. W. McL. .McKay, E.-q, is proposed as Mr Window's suc cessor; he will make a useful member. t& The donations sent to Charleston for the relief 'f the sufferers by fire, amounted to $180,000 at the last report. Washington. Dec. 26. The President (Lincoln) has i nvn.iii.iiru u uie senate Charles H Fester, of North Carolina, to be Marshal for that District. ' The above is a northern item. Foster has got an of fice at last, after being driven from this Slate back to Yakee home, and after being tefused a seat even in the Lincoln Congress. He will never dare come to North Carolina to act as Marshal. THE Ftnr.p.ALS AT pORT pkOY.,The T ineolntte. .t Port Royal and on he coast of t.aroHna l not found .t as p!aianl ,hcy antic;paleJ A ,mcr J from an officer (or 8onie one connected with the ex- i pedition) to a Northern raper says lha, lherf wpre : about five thousand federal, on ,he fjck j. ; deaths; aad be very sensibly calcu,e8 that 'if so much : sickness prevails now, it will be terrible in the spring and summer time. This same writer. ho appears to ppcaic more iruiu man jorrespooueais Uf Northern papers usually do, says they hare obtained only abont 100,000 pounds of cotton. j A Spuhky Man. As mean an abolitionist as Senator i Hale is, he appears to have more tense of honor than j most of the trash who control affairs at Washington. , He made a speech in the Federal Senate for the pur- pose of trying to prevent the Lincoln Government from ; bumbling itself to Great Britain. He said if England bad demanded the surrender of Mason and Slidell, he would meet it at once by a declaration of war; he would not wait for her to make war. "If we are to be humiliated," said Mr Hale, " let it be after a war, and not before." " This country." he continued, "would come safely out of such a contest; but even if it should be disastrous, we would yet save our honor." He said 1 if the prisoners were delivered up it would make the United States vassals of Great Britain, and the? would lose the respect of foreign nations. Mr Hale is exactly right, but the miserable govern ment of which he is a member is too weak in the back bone to save its honor. The whole tribe trembled at the first roar of the British lion, and, like a cur dog, squatted and sneaked off. It is reported that Messrs Slidell and Mason haTebeen delivered up. What will the Yankees now do with Capt. Wilkes for bringing upon them so much humilia tion? No man in the North ha3 benefitted the South or injured the North so much as Capt. Wilkes, though he may not have intended it. Before the anger of Eng land was known, Capt. Wilkes was praised and fairly worshipped by the whole Yankee nation, including Cabiuet officers and members of Congress. Now, we suppose, he will be snubbed and an effort made to ban ish him. He has certainly put the concern in a bad scrape if they fight, they will get badly whipped if they submit, their honoris lost (if they have any left) as Mr Hale plainly told them in the Senate. Mob Law and Vigilance Committees. Our friends of the Fayetteville Observer say they are sorry to hear us say that we would oppose the execution of a sen tence of a Court like that inflicted on certain persons in Rutherford county, by Judge French, for arresting a suspicious character. We are as mucb opposed to mob law as the Observer, and as much in favor of strictly maintaining the laws of the State as any one, but not in cases like that tried at Rntherfordton, if we are cor rectly informed about it. We are in favor of backing up and supporting regularly appointed vigilance com mittees, composed of good, prudent citizens, who shall arrest suspicious characters, or persons guilty of using seditious, anti-southern language; persons who aie at heart Lincoln sympathizers. We are for removing from the South, either by hanging or transportation, all persons who are none too good to burn barns, rail road bridges, and otherwise aid the enemy. It is true, there is a law for punishing these offences, but getting the proof is a different matter; but there is no law in flicting punishment for seditious, anti-southern expres sions, therefore we think it right for vigilance commit tees to arrest and examine persons w ho are guilty of such conduct, and make them give responsible security for good behaviour, or put them out of the way. The Legislature last winter passed a law which would meet such cases, but the Convention, in its great wisdom, (?) repealed it and neglected to pass a substitute worth anything. Look at a case which occurred in Forsythe county recently. A man was arrested and carried be fore three Magistrates it was proven that he said the handcuffs which were capturnd from the Lincoluites at Manassas, on the 21st of July, ought to be put upon Southern soldiers. He had used other language equal ly outrageous. The Magistrates discharged him ber cause there was no law to punish him. That was a proper case for a vigilance committee. Last Spring the town of Charlotte was in danger of being consumed by incendiary fir.ts. Four or five hou ses were burnt within four days. A vigilance commit tee was formed, and many suspicious characters were arraigned, examined and transported. In this way the fires were stopped and the community got rid of a number of bad people. The citizens of the town pledged themselves to support the action of that com mittee, and if Judge French or an- other Judge ever comes here and sentences one of them to imprisonment or to pay a heavy fine, we have no doubt it wonld be resisted by the citizens of the town and county com bined. We are opposed to mobs, but we are in favor of sustaining the action of prudent vigilance commit tees. If the South had more active vigilance commit tees, fewer spies would prowl about and pass to the North with information for the enemv. A New Flao. All the Regiments at Manassas have been presented with a new battle flag. When one of the Colonels complained that his flag was a little faded Gen. Beauregard told him to take it and dye it in the blood of his enemies. A correspondent speaks of the new flag as follows: "It was found from experience that the national Con federate Flag was very hard to distinguish at a distance from the United States flag, hence the reason why a battle flag has been adopted. The new battle flag" is about three and a half feet long by three wide. It is made out of red silk, which is bordered around with yellow fringe. Extending diagonally across from cor ner to corner, are two bars of blue silk about four in ches wide, which form a cross like an X, and in this cross are placed eleven w hite stars. The flag is a very beautiful one, and I hope it may be adopted as our na tional flag." We think it would be mnch better than the present Confederate flag. The Stars and Bars are too much like the flag used and disgraced by the Lincolnites. The Richmond Theatre, and one adjoining building, was burnt on Thursday morning last. The Theatre had become such a rowdy place that we suppose all good citizens rejoice it is out of the wav. The Charlotte Democrat, speaking of the resignation of Judge Biggs and Mr. Patterson, as members of the Convention says: "Judge Biggs ought to have re signed long ago; he holds a commission from the Con federate Government as a Judge, and never had any right to a seat in the Convention according to the common-sense meaning of the law." If he does not make a more useful Judge than he did a member of the Convention, some people w ill think he ought to re sign his Judgeship. By the way, he is only Pro visional Judge, and is yet to be appointed, if at all, under the permanent Constitution. Rat. Standard. If he is not satisfied with holding one office at a time, he should resign his Judgeship anyhow. A Judge has no business with any other office while he is Judge. If he is permitted to hold elective offices seek and receive the votes of the people for office or place we can see no reason why our system should not be changed and elect our Judges by the people. We have always opposed electing Judges by the people, but if it is right for Judges to hold other positions by popular election, nnd thus come in competition with other candidates, why not make him stand his chance for his Judgeship before the people. No Judge should be allowed to seek, receive or accept the votes of the people for an office or place while holding the office of Judge. If there are not men enough in the country to represent the State in legislative bodies without call ing upon the Judges, then we are hard pushed. One office at a time is enough for any man to hold. We would as Eoon trust the gentlemen who hold the Judge ships, as representatives, as any other set of men, but we have protested and will continue to protest against their holding any other office while acting as Judges. Let us keep the Judiciary uncontaminated with any other office or place, and thus maintain the high char acter for integrity at.d dignity which North Carolina Judges new have and have always enjoyed. Reform Needed. We are gratified to see that the Richmond papers are rebuking the delinqaenctes of the Clerks ia the various Departments at Richmond. We are satisfied there are, too many Clerks employed in the Departments, and that strict economy would dis pense with about one-third of the number. The peo ple of the South are fully determined to sustain and support the Confederate Government, and they demand that prudent economy shall be practised by their pub lic servants. We have been told by several gentlemen who visited Richmond on business, that it was with difficulty they could get attention, although there ap peared to be any quantity of Clerks sitliug about doing nothing. When they work, it is only from 9 or 10 to 2 or 3 o'clock. Even the soldiers cannot get atten tion as we learn by the following from the Richmond Examiner: " We have alluded on more than one occasion to the unkindness rnd abuses imposed upon sick, discharged soldiers by the pertness, insolence and sovereign care lessness, with which they are treated by government officials in the course ot the routine througn wnicn they have to go before they are permitted or enabled to leave for their homes. One has only to go to the pay office of the government, in Bank street, to wit ness scenes of suffering there, ana of official circumio cution and delay to which the sick soldiers are sub jected, calculated not only to move their pity, but to excite, on the other hand, the strongest indignation. The office is daily crowded with poor, sick, wounded and disabled soldiers, waiting anxiously for their pay. Many of these wretched, diseased men will tell you that they have been in the office at 9 o'clock every morning for more than a week, and apparently no nearer getting their pay than when they first came. They will beg you to buy their claims at fifty cents on the dollar, and will tell you with all sorts of entreaty of their anxiety to get home. It is complained that there are too uany persons who were in the employ of the Government at Washington now emploved in the Richmoud Departments. We have full confidence in the President and heads of De partments, but we think it right that their attention should be directed to abuses which probably they are not aware of. While our people are straining every nerve to maintain the war (and they intend to main tain it until their independence is acknowledged) their servants in the offices should be made to work a rea sonable time each day, 7 or 8 hours at least, and prac tice economy. The government has no money to spare to pay high salaries to arrogant, stiff-kneed loungers. jggyThe following article, from the Raleigh Stand ard, is timely and sensible: Cotton Fabrics. Before the waf, spun cotton was selling at from 90 cents to $1 10 per bunch and ordi nary cotton cloth at 8 to 10 cents per yard. Now the former i3 $1 75 to $1 90 per bunch, and the latter 20 to 25 cents. We are glad that the factories are still able t turn out these fabrics, and we know that all the materials they use, except cotton, are much higher ihan formerly; but then cotton can be obtained at 7 to 8 cents per pound, and labor is cheaper than heretofore. Under these circumstances it seems to us that thirty to forty per cent, on former prices would be a fair profit for the manufacturers: as it is, more than 100 per cent, is paid by the people for these fabrics before they reach them through the merchant. We do not know which of these classes the manufacturer or the merchant is realizing the greatest profit, but we do know that those who need and must have these fabrics are paying enormous prices for them. We again urge our readers to start the cards, spinning-wheels, and looms, and manufacture their own cloth. We know cards are scarce, but let them all be gathered up and used. The spinning-wheels and looms can be made at home. Cotton is cheap. Spin it, and then weave it into cloth. Lincoln Congress. A resolution was introduced into the Lincoln Senate to expel Hon. Jesse D. Bright, of Indiana, who is accused of being a secessionist. Mr. Bright defended himself in the Senate in an able speech. He said he was opposed to the war and to the Lincoln Administration, and if that was treason they might make the most of it. No doubt there are many men in the North who entertain similar senti ments, but they are afraid to speak out now. .Any one who dares to oppose the tyrants at Washington, is immediately arrested and plunged into prison. In this way Seward has enslaved the people of the North, and deprived them of privileges which are enjoyed by even the negroes of the South. The abolition question is still under consideration, and they appear greatly bothered to know what to do with our negroes after they succeed in subjugating us. The fools are counting the chickens before they are hatched. Two hundred and ninety southern prisoners have been released by the federals, they expecting a like number of prisoners held by us to be released. A number of the Hatteras prisoners have returned, among them Col's. Bradford and Martin, Lieut. Col's. Tyler and Johnston, and Major Andrews. A Daring Feat. Commodore Lynch, in command of the Confederate steamer Sea Bird, captured a ves sel from the enemy at Fortress Monroe last week. The vessel was being towed from Newport News to the Fort by a federal steamer. Com. Lynch run up, poured a few shot into the federals, set their steamer on fire, made her abandon the vessel which she was towing and seek protection under the walls of the Fort. Com. Lynch then took the vessel in tow and started with it to Norfolk, pursued by nine of the federal gun boats. In the meantime, the Confederate batteries at SewelTs Point and Craney Island opened on the enemy's gun boats and drove them back, and Com. Lynch and his prize passed safely down to Norfolk. Scgar and Molasses. In consequence of the large crop of sugar and molasses in Louisiana, a movement is on foot among the planters to plant only half a crop of cane next year and turn their attention toother products. It is stated that at least, one-third of the present crop will be on band at next planting time. The planters complain of low prices, a complaint which consumers about here do not realize. For the Wtttern Democrat. Coddle Creek, Cabarrus county, Dec 31, 1861. Mr Editor: Though w e have not a "Soldiers' Aid Society'' in this viciuity,yet we have been and are still doing something for the comfort of our brave self-denying soldiers. A box of valuables has just been collect ed by Mr N. Johnston in the vicinity of Coddle Creek church, and forwarded to the companies of Captains McAuley and Young, 7th Rcgt N C troops. The follow ing is a list of the articles and the names of the con tributors, which we have been requested to send for publication : Mrs J E Pressly 1 woolen coverlid; Mrs J F A Mellon 1 blanket, I pair socks; Mrs R A Johnston 1 quilt, 1 blanket, ! pillow, 1 pr towels: Miss S Riley a blanket and comfort; Harriet, a servant, one pillow; Mrs Wm C Moore a comfort; mrs Martha Hamilton, wife of a revo lutionary soldier, a quilt; miss Louisa Hamilton com fort and pair gloves; miss Ada Smith comfort and pair socks; mrs Jas Smith a comfort; mr T Hamilton com fort; miss S Wallis comfort: mrs E Benson coverlid and pillows; mrs L D Benson quilt and pillow; miss Mag Woodside pair gloves; mrs E Neel comfort and pair gloves; mrs J Johnston blanket and pair gloves; mrM Cannon blanket; mr Jas Allison blanket and pr socks; mrs M J Allison blanket; mrs R W Johnston comfort and pair gloves; mrs J D Burkhead comfort and quilt; mrs C Moore, mrs N Jenkins and mrs M M Johnston one comfort each; mrs Cyrus Johnston and mrs Cyrus Alexander one blanket each; miss Mag Johnston pillow and 3 pair gjoves; mrs N Johnston comfort k blanket; mrs J G Wiiberspoon a sheet and old linen. J.E. P. Peatii by Fire. Mies Sarah Eliza Goodman, j aged 18, daughter of Mr Goodman of this town, J was shockingly burnt on Christmas morning, and ; died the same night. She had dressed to go to Church, and was standing before the fire, when her j clothes caught. Fayetteville Observer. I . For tht Weilem Democrat. COTTON CULTURE. Ma EoiToa : I raised two thousand eeTen hundred and thirty-fire pounds of Cotton on one Hereof im proved land the present year. The land is redclav Id field, that had been lying oat for a number of years. The first year that I cultivated it (without manure) it only made about fifty pounds. It has been brought to its present state of fertility by deep plowing, a light coat of stable manure in the drill and working it in cotton for the last four years. I stir the soil to the depth of twelve inches every Spring. This year I pat five hundred bushels of stable manure in the bottom of the ridge the ridges are three feet three inches wide the cotton was thinned to one stalk per foot, and of the proKfic variety. It was cultivated in the usual mode. I think it proper to .state that the above named at re has sixty-four apple trees growing upon it, now five years old, and from 14 to 15 feet high. THOMAS B. PRICE. P- S. I would like to hear from my competitors in the Agricultural Society. Mecklenburg coonty, Dec. 2Gth. For the Wet fern Democrat. PUBLIC MEETING. At a meeting of the Militia of Sharon Beat, Jlecklen Lnrg county, held on the 27th nit., OnN$otion, J W Morrow was called to the Chair, and H K Ryid and W M Parks were requested to act as Secretaries. A Committee was appointed, consisting of the fol lowing persons, vis: J W Barnett, W S Prather and H C Reid to draft resolutions for the action of the meet ing, when the following resolutions were reported and unanimously adopted : We, a portion of the citizens of Mecklenburg county, believing that it is the duty of the people at all times to keep an eye on the action of our members in Con gress and the legislative bodies of our beloved State; and, further, that it becomes the people in revolu tionary times, like the present, not only to watch well their representatives but to act promptly whenever they perceive them to be unfaithful in the discharge of their duties. Soch action on the part of the sovereign people would, in our opinion, have warded off in a great measure the present alarming condition of our beloved country. What do we see going on now in our State at the present time? Men whom the people have plaeed in power assuming an authority never delega ted to them; for instance, they propose altering the Constitution without pursuing the course prescribed by that instrument, whose provisions they are sworn to obey. In view of such facts, we, the citizens of Sharon Beat Resolve, 1st. That in our opinion the people of North Carolina should not submit to any alteration in the Constitution of the State, unless that course be pursued which is prescribed in that instrument. (Sec Amend ments to Constitution, art. 4th, sections 1st and 2d.) 2d. That it is the duty of Congress to construct or destroy railroads or canals whenever the interests of our Confederacy demands such action for military pur poses. 3d. That such appropriations should be made as will secure the manufacture of arms sufficient to arm every able-bodied man between the ages of 18 and 50 years; and the construction of a sufficient number of vessels to protect our inte:ests on the inland waters of our coast; and that manufactories of arms be established at every available point, and as there Rre two founderies in the town of Charlotte capable of casting guns of any calibre desired, and a sufficient number of gunsmiths in this and the adjoining counties for the manufacture of small arms, we would recommend said town as a suitable place for such an establishment". 4ih. That the conduct of our Chief Magistrate, Gov. Clark, meets our hearty approval despite the bickerings and cavilings of the Convention, and we have full con fidence that he will faithfully discharge the duties of the position he occupies. 5th. That the Convention was called together for a specific purpose, viz: to pass an ordinance of secession' from the old government that object having been ac complished and the duties incident thereto, it should have been abolished. 6th. That we do most earnestly desire the citizens of tho Militia Beats throughout the State to express on these subjects an explicit and unequivocal opinion. 7tb. That the above resolutions be published in the Charlotte papers, and that papers throughout the State be requested to copy. For the Western Democrat. WORDS FOR THE TIMES. At the close of the old year it ia competent for each man to review his concerns, that he may know what is his standing before his fellows, as regards his social duties : may see wherein his business arrangements have been at fault ; and hence, what changes are ne cessary that he may 6hape his course safely for the future. It strikes U3 that, as individuals, and as communi ties, it is certainly more urgently necessary now than before, that we look narrowly into every thing bearing upon our pecuniary interest. We are, no doubt, un duly excited by the state of war in which we are in volved, so that we are apt to fix our attentiou upon some points of what appear to be public utility, there by losing sight of other interests equaly important, though not so prominent, forgetting that the public good is intimately connected with individual action. Premising thus, we hope it will not bo deemed pre sumptuous in us to make a few random remarks and suggestions. Would it not, then, be well that our citizens should deal calmly and justly with each other, in these times of trial to all, making every due allowance for the pres sure of circumstances, but without special reference to any law partaking of the general spirit of excitement? Undoubtedly tho best way to mitigate the evils that sur round us is, to meet them calmly, firmly, and, more than all, unitedly. There will, undoubtedly, to some extent, be au inability to liquidate old debts this winter; but let every man who owes anything pay to the full extent ot" his power: he will thereby be acting the part of a true patriot, in doing all that he can to soften the miseries of his countrymen. We should not harass each other by charging our mis fortunes on our neighbors. We are all, alike, involved in the existing state of things w hy should we attack one another, as though each were the author of his fellow's calamities, instead of recognizing that those difficulties are due, primarily, to cur national troubles, though greatly ae-srravatcd by our thoughtlessly criminating one another? True, some men, in every walk of life, have manifested a sordid disposition striviig to enrich themselves by their country's calamities. Now ive can sooner bring Biich men to a sense of their duty, as well as their interest, by a wise economy, than by raising a hue and cry against them not that they do not deserve all, and more too, but because such outcry, having the appearance of persecu- tion. hurts others worse than those at whom it is aimed. The day is not far distant, if the people of this Confederacy are not bliud to their own interests, that the extortioner engaged in manufacturing or mercantile pursuits, will find his custom dwindle rapidly to starvation figures. It is to be hoped that we will be compelled speedily to become a manufacturing people. The idea that a community can, to any considerable extent, be engaged in the manufac ture of the necessaries of life, and at the same time prac tice extortion upon the consumers to a hurtful degree, especially if we keep clear of oppressive tariffs after peace is restored, is palpably absurd. Prices must and will rule high till either the present blockade is raised, or -home manufactories become sufficiently numerous to influence them. It may require a considerable lapse of time to effect either: but surely men engaged in such a struggle as we are ought to have nerve enough to bear even great er hardships than are likely to oppress us for the good before -them. Our only remedy, meantime, is for each man to become his own artificer make everything possible himself; and beyond that retrench his expenditures. By these means we may begin to enjoy independence even before it is achieved. EUDOXUS. Oxe Hundred Houses of Rebels Burnt. We have received an interesting tatter from our special correspondent with the army of the West. A terrible and devastating guerilla warfare has commenced in that portion of Missouri adjoining Kansas. Col. Jennison, statioucd near Fort In dependence, having received no reply to the pro clamation calling upon the secessionists to take the oath of allegiance, sent detachments of troops in every direction, aud the houses of one hundred rebels were burnt. In one skirmish a rebel nam ed Fitxpatrick was captured, tried and phot. The reasons given for this by Col. Jennison wsre, that Fitzpatrick had killed a Federal officer, whose arms were found upon him, and that he had shoe a Methodist preacheT while standing guard over him. The rebel died game, shouting for Jeff. Davis and the South as he fell pierced with the bullets of the i oldiers. Boston Traveller. LATEST 'NEWS. CONFEDERATE VICTORY IN THE WEST. Mkmfhis, January 3.-JL despatch has been received from Little Jiock, containing oQciai intelligence from the North-west that Col. Mcintosh, command of four regiments, had a fight with Opothleyholo, the India a chief, serenty-fivt miles North-west of Fort Gibson, on the 26th. which lasted four hoars, and resulted in the total rout of the enemy, who lost two hundred killed, wounded and missing, and one hundred taken prisoneri. The Confederate loss wi twelve killed and twenty wounded. Mcintosh if still pursuing Opothleyholo the latter fleeing towards Kansas. The Confederates captured a large number of wagons and on hundred horsea. Richmond, January 4. -The Government has received ofBcial intelligence confirming Mcintosh's recent battle. Judge Hemphill, member of Congress from Texas, died at the Exchange Hotel this morning. FROM THE NORTH. . . Norfolk, January 3 Northern papers to the 2d inst have been received at the office of the Norfolk Day Book. The New York Herald, of the 2d of January, says that there are rumors in that city that a serious en gagement is going on in Southern Kentucky. Noth ing authentic, howver, has been received. The people of Arkansas, it is reported, have refus ed to allow Gen. Price to enter that Stae with the Mis souri troops, and will only permit those belonging to the Confederate service to come among them. Gen. McClellan has had a relapse. His disease la typhoid fever, and bis recovery is doubtful. Lincoln'! me;Bge has been received in England. There is great si.rp:ise at the absence of all allusion to the Trent affair. The London Times characterises lbs message as a tissue of oncealmrnt. A practical suspension of the Banks at the North has taken place. There is a general squabble going on among them relative to an agreeuieul of equaliza tion. The Herald says the list of failures last year in the Northern Slates numbered six thousand. Their indebtedness reached the sum of one hundred and eighteen millions of dollars. IMPORTANT ARRIVAL. New Orleans, Jan. 4. A British steamer has arr:ved in a Confederate port, bringing a large quautity of munitious of war and other valuable articles. Memphis, Jan. 1. Gen. Pillow resigned at Coluaibus yesterday, and has gone home. Nashville, Jan. 2. Gen. Johnston hs called on the Provisional Government of Kentucky for 30,000 uten, to serve one or three years. A Dangerous Negro. On Thursday last, Mr. D. McBride, residing in South Carolina, near the North Carolina line, was killed by a ne gro under the following circumstances: For some outrageous conduct, he thought it his duty to punish the negro, and sent him to the crib for corn. While in the crib, Mr. McBride advan ced and closed the door, waiting outside, until a neighbor, who was assisting him, came up. Mr. McBride then prepared to enter the crib, and stooping for that purpose, when abi Ut half in, was struck upon the head by the negro, with a piece of board or scantling. lie died the same night or next morning, never speaking after the receipt of the blow. The negro escaped. It is .npposed he will try to reach the Yankees at Port Royal. Look out for him and all other suspicious persons, white or black. WaJesboro Arriit. MAB.B.I2I1TJ, In this town, on the 2d inst, at the residcaoe of Dr. J.M.Miller, by Rev. J. C. Chalmers, Mr James Howie to Miss Jane C. Lee. In this county, on the 31st ult., by Rev. Walter S. Pharr, Mr Branch A. Worsham to Mi?s. Nancy E John ston. Also, at the residence of Col. R. Cnehran, Mr McLean to Miss Caldwell. Also, Mr J. C. Black to Miss Margaret R. B. Black. Also, on the 2d inst, Mr S. W. Davis to Miss Martha Cashion. In Statesville, oti the 19th ult, by Rev. W. W. Phnrr, Mr Will. Pitt Drake, Junior Editor of the "Iredell Ex press," to Miss Mollie J. Gill, daughter of William L. Gill, Esq. In Clinton. N. C, on fhe 2"th ulf, Mr James C. Dub bin, Jr, to Miss Anna Holmes. In Washington, N. C, on tho 11th tilt.. Dr. W. G. Blacknall, one of the proprietors of Kittrell's Springs, to Miss Mary L. Taylor, daughter of John Taylor. Esq. Appended to the above notice is a staieruent that Dr. Blacknall and his bride were escorted six miles out of town by two companies of Spruill's Cavalry, com manded by Capt. Andrews. An unusual honor, but one well deserved by the Doctor, who is one of the cleverest meti in the State, and one of the most accom modating landlords. At Floral College, Robeson county," on Tuesday morning last, after about a week's i lines-: of pneumonia, the Rev. Frederick K. Nash, Pastor of the Prr sbyterian Church at that phice, and an influential and efficient Minister of that denomination. In Asheville, on the 26th ult., James W. Patton, Esq, after a long and pr itracted illness. He was one of the oMe.t and best citizens of Asheville. In Lexington, on the 16th ult, Nina Lavenia, daugh ter of Eli and Gather ne Penry, aged 17 months. NOTICE. All persons baring claims agiiinst Dr. D. T. Cald well, deceased, will please present them to us, or either of us, on or before Tuesday of January Court in Charlotte. R I. ALEXANDER, W. P. CALDWELL, Jan 7, 18C2. 4t Executors. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE. Having qualified as Administrator of C. E. Spratt, deceased, I hereby notify all persons indebted to the estate of the deceased to come forward and settle the same immediately. Those having claims against the estate must present them within the time prescribed by law, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. It M. WHITE, Jan. 7, 1862. 4t-pd " Adm'r with Will annexed W00D-1V0KK and BLACKS jIITIIING. The subscriber is prepared to do all kinds of Wood work and Blackimithing, such as making and repair ing Wagons and Buggies, Horse-shoeing, kc His Shop is at his residence, nearly opposite Mr W F Phifer'a dwelling, and he also has a Blacksmith Shop on the back-street in the rear of Harkey's Hotel. He solicits a share of public patronage, and feels confident he can give satisfaction both in workmanship and charges. Give him a trial. J. n. PROPEST. January 7, 18C2 Taken Up On the 30th ult., a large black Sow, marked with the right ear cut short off. and the left ear slightly nichrd, with a white face. There was this one and others running together for some time. The others are miss ing, aud have probably been killed; therefore I penned this one so that the owner can get it by coming for ward, prove property and pay expenses. HENRY" BEATTY. Charlotte, Jaa 7, 1862 It-pd Treas. Office, A., T. 6c O. R. R. Co., ) Charlotte, N. C, Jan. S, 1862. J The Annual Mating of the Stockholders in the At lantic, Tenn. & Oh; Railroad, will be held in Charlotte on Thursday, the 30th inst. Tte Directors will meet on Wednesday, 29th inst., in the office of the Treas. M. L. WR1STON, Treas. Jan T 4t IV. C. GULLETT, COTTON FACTOR AKD GEXERAL C031MISSIOX MERCHANT, No. 2 Union street, NEW ORLEANS. tjT Strict attention given to purchasing. Jan 7, 1862 lyr pd SODA. Just received a good lot of Baking Soda, for sale at Jaa 7th. J. D. PALMER'S. FIGHTING ON THE S. C. COAST. Coosa WHATCHIE, Jan. 2. Teaterday the enemy landed six miles below Port Royal Ferry, under cover of their guns of several steamers, marched under their cover and effected a lodge ment on the main land at the Ferry, la 4he attempt to advanoe they were driven back under their guns, where they are fortifying. There were 15 killed and wounded on our side. . The loss of the enemy was about the same. One of the Yan kee Sergeants was captured. ; .. Charleston, Jan. 2. Fighting on the Coast began yesterday. 3,500 of the enemy landed on the mainland, near Port B,oyal Feiry, and were met with - the naayonet by two Regiments, when the Yankees fled precipitately, throwing down their arms, and were 'driven to their boats. The boat howitzers opened fire, killing 6 and wound ing 12 Caroliniaus. The enemy's loss was about the same. To-day the enemy landed in much larger force at the same place. Gen. Gregg'a Brigade has fallen back a short distance, to an eligible position. The pickets were skirmishing all day. The enemy design an attack on the rail road and cannot avoid a battle. Dividends. The Bank of Fayetteville has de clared a semi-annual dividend of 4 per cent." - The Bank of Clarendon, 5 per cent. .i . . i, . i .. A fire ia Washington city consumed a Government table, together with 200 horses and a large quantity of army harness, &c - All the Yankee prisoners who were" confined at Charleston, Including Cel. Corcoran, have been re moved to Columbia, S. C. . , Cholera is making great ravages in India. At Caunpore the natives are the principal victims, At Katiadahar eight thousand people died in eighteen days. Charlotte Market, Jan. 0, 18G2. About 75 bales of Cotton were sold last week at prices ranging from 6 to 7J. We are authorized to say that 8 cents wonld be paid for strictly good mid dlings. Wheat White $1 45 to $1 50, Red $1 40 demand continues good. Flour $3 to $3 62 per sack. Corn CO to 62 cents per bushel; Meal 60. Peas CO to 65 ; Oats 37 to 40; Rye in demand. Pork 10 to 11 cents, in demand Lard 16. Whiskey, common, $1 10 to $1 13 per gallon. There is a fair supply of X. 0. Sugar and Molasstf in market. Sugar 10 to I3J cts. Molasses 65 cts. by the barrel, 75 cents br retail. Salt $15 per sack. A pretty good supply was brought from Georgia. ' m . COLUMBIA, Jan. 4. Cotton 6J to 7J extremes 107 bales sold during the week. Flour $4 to $4 7.r per uack. Corn 85 to 90. Peas 8T to 90. Oats CO to 70. JSlli:o.s olT. The larger -trick of WALL PAPER, WINDOW SHADES, CORDS, TASSELS, 4c, in the State, must be sold in SO days, to make room for other business. All those wanting bargains bad better call soon. Those in the trade will do well by calling on W. II. SCHUTT, Dee. 11, 1861. tf Opposite Post Offit e. Notice to Creditors. The co-partnership existing between the undor?igued expires by limitation on the 1st January, 1862, but has been exteuded indefinitely for the purpose of cloiug up our business. We hope, therefore, that all persona indebted to us, will come forward and pay their notes and accounts (the latter are all made out reudr for settlement) as soon as possible, as we are in need of all mouey due us, to comply with the requirements of our Government, aud to answer individual purposes. Grateful to our friends and patrons for pal favors,, we shall be happy to uu and serve them for taih only at cath prices, as our Lookt are posiixutly doted. Dec 31, 1861 3t HROWN, TATE & CO. a cae:i To our 37,xlo2a.c3.f3. For the purpose of settling our outstanding business to thi date, our firm will change its style on the 1st day of Jauuary, 1862, to WILLIAMS & OATES, who M ill continue the business at the old stand of the sub scribers. We earnestly request our customers to come forward and settle their indebtedneu, as business can not be carried on without money. The ready zeal with which both partners have vol untecred to serve their country is c claim upon yott which hliould not be overlooked, nor should tou by withholding their just due, cause a total sacrifice of their business. OATES & WILLIAMS. Dec 31, 1801 tf Char. & S. C. Railroad Co. A Dividend of $3 50 per share on the capital stock of this company will be paid at my office, co and after the 1st of January, 1862. All Bonds of the Company due at that time will be paid in cash or Confederate Bonds. A. H. MARTIN, Dec 31, 1861 3t Agent. SACKS just received and for sale at $16 per sack by Dae 31, 18C1. WILLIAMS & OATES. Peoples Ticket, In jzr of low taxes, aud opposed to tht svlicriptin H tht Atlantic, Tctm. J O. Railre4. Fob Mayo, CAPT. W. A. OWE.N'S. For Commissioners, Ward Xo. 1- S M Blair, Ward No. S J H Carsoa, 8 W Da?is. S A Cohen. Ward No. 2 A. X. Gray, Ward No. 4 J M Springs, II G SpriDgs. H F Davidsoa Dec 10, 161 te-pd RECRUITS WANTED. CAPT. J. M. MILLER wants 40 or 50 men for his Cavalry Company now in service in Virginia. Apply to J. P. ALEXANDER. EXECUTOR'S SALE. On Tuesday and Wednesday, the 4th and 5th of February next, at, the residence of the deceased, we, the uuderi-igtied, will expose to public sale, with a liberal credit, all the property belonging to the estate of the late Dr W A Ardrey, to-wit: Nine good Mules, four Horses, thirty or forty head of Cattle, two yokes of Oxen, thirty head of Sheep, a fine lot of brood Sows and stock Hogs. Also, C,000 lbs. of Pork, 2,000 bash. Corn, 150 bu.h. Wheat and Oats (seed and sheaf,) a U rge lot of Ro'iplmess, SD';h as hay, fodder, 4c; 35 or 40 bags of Cotton, and a quantity of Cotton Seed. Also, an assortment of farming and blacksmith's Tools, Household and Kitchen Furniture, one Piano-forte, three road Wagone (one entirely new.) one Carriage and Baggy. In a word, tvery thing neces sary in outfitting a farm. At tue same time we will hire! all the Hcgroft belonging to the estate, to the highest bidder, nntil the 25th December, 1862; and rent the Lull'! known, as the Home and White tracts the latter place being situated ia York District, S. C, near the mouth of Big Sugar Creek. One of the Negroes to be hired is a first rate Blacksmith. J. B. R03LVSO.V, . Dec 24, 1861 Ct J. P. ARDUEV, ' FOR SHERIFF. We are authorized to announce A. I. HOOD as candidate for the office of Sheriff of Meckltobarg eounty, at the next August election. Dec 10, 1881 te-pd. Hoop Poles, Stares and Cord Wood. Wanted at the Charlotte Steam Mill. Oct 15. JOHN WIXKES,
The Charlotte Democrat (Charlotte, N.C.)
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