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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-18
AN INCIDENT.

The following beautiful extract will be read
with interest by every parent. Every child should
be Taught the same lesson We're this so, now
grand i'll moral strength would the rising genera
ton become: 'a
4 touching presented 10 the considera-
ton and charity of one of the good Samartans
who now take care of the sick, relieve the de-
sttute, and feed the starving. A boy was dis
covered, in the morning, lying in the grass OF
Claiborne street, evidently bright aud Intelligent
but sick. A man who has the feelings of knd
ness strongly developed went to him, shook him
by the sHou lder, and asked what he was doing
there. Nv aitng for God to come for me-" said
he ''What do you mean? said the gentleman,
greatly touched by the pathetic tone OF the
swer and the condition OF the boy, in whose eye
and flushed face he saw the evidences of the
fever.
God sent for mother and father, and my little
brother" said be, land took them away to his
home up in the sky, and mother told me when
she was sick that God would take care of me. /
have no home, nobody to give me anything, and
so | came out here and have been looking so long
no in the sky for God to and take of
ne, as mother said he would He will come won't
he? Mother never told ME he,'' "Yes my lad !"
said the man, overcome with emotion, she has sent
me to take of you," You should have seen
his eyes fash and the smile of triumph break over
his face as he said, Mother never told me lie,
sir, but you've been so long on the way" What
a lesson Of trust and how this incident shows the
effect of never deeeiving children with idle tales
AS the poor mother expected when she told her
son God will take care of him." lie did BY touch
ing the heart Of this benevolent man with c9mpIs
sion and love to the little strauger--N. O. Con-
rier
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-18
State of North Caro,i"a-Union Co.

Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sssions-anuq,y term s62
C. Austin, high Sheriff of Union county, having re-
turned into Court the following of land for sale
for arreaageS of taxes for the years 1885, and go
to-wit:
One tract belonging to William McCan's Estate
containing IS acres on the waters of Cain Creek.
One tract belonging TO } Black, containing loo
acres, on the waters of Cain Greek.
One tract belonging to Arch'b Frew containing los
acres, on the walters of Twelve mile Creek.
One tract belonging ] Fuwood, containing 200
acres, on the waters of TweIve-nile creek.
One tract belonging 10 Lilies, containing 800
acres, on the waters of Tu elve-nile creek.
One tract, belonging to Groot, containing $50
acres, the waters Of Crooked creek.
One tract, belonging JOHN Hale, containing 240
acres, on the waters of Cain creek.
One tract belonging to Bronson Gold Hoyt, con-
tanning 1914 acres, the waters Of Twelve-ms
creek.
~ One tract belonging to Thomas TAppan, contain
ing 635 acres, the water of Crooked creek.
And ii appearing the satisfaction of the Court that
the above named persons reside beyond the limits OF
this Stale, il is therefore ordered by the Court that
publication be made for six successive weeks in the
Western Democrat notifying said non-resdens 10 APP
pear and answer according to law.
Witness j Irby, Clerk of said Court at Office
in Monroe the first Monday in January, A D.. 1864,
and in the 86th year of American Independence.
504-6t j. Il. IRBY, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-18
NORTHERN ITEMS.

There is bitter and angry comp lant at the North
for allowing the Merrimac to commit such terrible
havoc among Federal vessels The leading
Northern journals bewal the terrible sacrifice Of
brave men and vessels in Hampton Roads They
denounce the blind confidence and neglect of the
Federal authorities the of their de3lora-
BILE defeat and great loss. The question at the
North is, who is to blame They say that all the
sailing vessels should have been out Of reach of
the iron cviathan.
The Washington Star of the 10th says q" the
stars aud stripes floating over Centreville
The place was evacuated by the Conledcrates"
4 dispatch from Charlcstown, Va, 90 the 10Th,
says, that Winchester has certainly been evacuated
At Baltimore on the 10TH Gen Dix announ ced
that for the present more passes will be granted
to parties for the South.
The State prisoners lately arrested at Alexan-
dria, charged with aiding the Southern cause, were
asked if they would take the oath of allegiance
to the Federal Government. They unanimously
refused. ..-.-- BIZ.
A dispatch says that before long Lincoln may
try the experiment OF setting fire to the Navy
Yard at Norfolk by Of stream Of liquid
fire, which has been considered by the Congress
Military Committee.
The New York Tribune says the country will
be delighted to hear that President Lincoln in
tends to take the command in person of the Fed
eral army.
\ recent order from the Lincoln War Depart
ment prohibits the transmttal Of private letters
through the lines of the United States troops to
persons living in the Confederate States, and re-
qures officers of the army to send such letters to
the Dead Letter Office. Exception to this rule is
made in favor of letters addressed to officers and
men detained as prisoners. 1t is, therefore, use
less to send private letters to be transmitted by
"hags of truce to Norfolk, they must either be
returned to the writers or sent to the Dead Letter
Office ...
Sales Of cotton were made in n. York last Sat
urduy at 27l to % cents for middling uplands
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-18
FOREIGN NEWS.

The steamer City of Washington, with Liver.
pool dates of the 9th February, arrived at New
York tele2raphic dispatch from Madrid, of
the 18th Feb, says that the Captain of the Sumter
(Semnes) wa: arrested at Tangier, at the Instance
of the American Consul at Gibraltar. and of the
Commander Of the federal Tuscarora who went to
Tangier fer that purpose
IN the House of Commoas, on the .25th, Lord
Pamerston said that Sir Robert Peel had used
language personally Insulting to O'Donohue. 1t
understood that the difficulty would be settled
outside the House; but Palmerston said he was
Peeis friend, and that the question at issue must
be settled in the House by an apology. Insulting
taunts were made by O'Donohue. No fight has
resulted.
Troubles are increasing in France. Some 1000
workmen marched in procession to the Place de
la Rastle the 24th and attempted to march
round the column Of July, but were dispersed by
the police.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-18
pIsAPPoINpMRNT Of THE FEDERALs

A gentleman informs US that prisoners taken
on board the Congress during the fight Saturday
afternoon, represent the disappointment of the
Federals at the result as being very great All
concerned had long ceased to regard the approach
of the much talk ed-about Merrimac with any feel
ing of apprehension whatever. Gen. Wool had
openly boasted that she would be captured in half
an hour, and the officers of the blockadlng vessels
had repeatedly declared their ability to send her
to the bottom in less time than it would take to
talk over the matter. a strict watch kept
for the /" bugaboo'' at night, bnt not thought
given the matter by Gay. 1t was not believed
that the rebels had the temerity to attempt an
attack on two of the greatest vessels Of the Fed
era Navy By daylight, and hence the monchatence
manifested ON Saturday, when the apparently In
significant battery first made her appearance.
The officers on the Congress laughed outright, and
seemed to view the affair rather as good joke
than anything serious. Only FIVE six feet Of
the Merrimac appeared above the water line. and
not more than one-Gtth of her length was per-
ccptible All congratulated one another that the
lons -talk of machine which to clean out
Hampton Roads had at last appeared, and each
man joyfnlIy remarked to his fellow that but one
brcadside would be required to send her to the
bottom of the Roads. But when the Merrnlac
steamed slowly up to her position, regardless of
the heavy shot which were flying at her from
bnth the Cumberland and the Congress, and
opened on the former, thet our heretofore indfer-
opponents felt for the first time little uneasy.
1t was soon discovered from the deck of the Con-
gress that the Cumberland was fast settling, and
when they saw the Merrimac down her
antagonist, and all on board disappear beneath the
waves their hearts for the first time throbbed
with fear Consideration took the place of in
difference, and panic-stricken they fed from the
approach of monster which they had previously
considered harmless. ....... >- ..-
The loss Of life on these mammoth frigatcs Of
the Lincoln navy will probably never be known,
but that it was very great, no one can entertain
doubt. Never were a people more disappointed
than these Never was rapurous joy mere sud
denly converted into mourning and lamcntation
Never the fallacy Of all human expectations
more strikngly realized Never probably, in the
history of the world have several hundred
human beings. flushed with pride, buoyant with
hope and confident of victory, been more grev-
cusy disappointed. Verify, the race is aot always
to the swift, the battle to the Stronghold
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-18
By the Governor of NOrth Carolina.
4 PROCLAMATION.

NORTH CAROLIN1ANS! your country needs your
aid for its protection and defence against invading
foe The President of the Confederate States has
Il requiston upon State to Complete her quota of
troops in the field Our own borders are invaded by
the enemy in force now threenting advance TO de-
prive OF liberty property and ali that hou dear
scf-governng and free people. We resist
him at all hazards and by every means III power.
He wages war for our snijugation-a forced upon
in wrong and prosecuted without right aid in spirit
of vengcful wickedness without parallel in the his
tory of warfare among civilized nations. As you
value your rights of ef-governmen all the blessings
of freedom the hallowed endea Of home and
frcside, of family and kindred call upon you rally
their defence, and to sustain the noble and sacred
cause in which engaged.
North Carolina has always proved trne, constant anu
brave in the hour of trial and of danger. Never let it
be said in the future that she has failed to maintain
this high If we are threatened more than
heretofore aud upon our own SOIL let exertions be
equal every demand patriosm honor and
glory. No temporary reyer$eS dampened the arder of
in columns through the Stale. The fires Of liberty
still burned brightly in their breasts. They
were moved in energy, and resisted by gall
liant deeds with abiding hope and unhinchng courage
aud PERSEVERANCE bravey contending with enemies at
home well the foreign foe until, after struggle Of
seven long years Independence achieve a nd
acknowledged. Let initiate their glorious example
The enemy is redoubng his efforts aud strainng ever
OVPrrCn our country and subjugate to his
domination-his avarice and ambition. Already it is
proposed IN their Congress to establish territorial
government in portion of our State Now is the
to prove our zeal and animate by example.
| call upon the brave and patriotic Of State
to volunteer, from the mountains to the YOu
wanted TO fill up quota in the Confederate Army,
and for the special defence of the State. rely, with
entire confidence for prompt and cheerful response
to this call upon your patriotism and valor. Tender
yourselves in companies and in squads under officers of
your SELECTION You will be at once accepted and
organized into regiments under the laws that
may be made, and which it is my duty to execute The
General Of the State will isu the necessary
orders for this purpose.
Fellow Citizens!-Ysur first allegiance is due to
North Carolina. Rally to her banners Let every
do his duty and country will be safe.
Given under my hand aud the seal of the State. at
Raleigh. this 22d of February, thousand eight
hundred aud sixty-two.
HENRY T CLARK
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-18

The Norfolk Day Book publishes the following
condensed statement of the work done by the
Merrimac: F r
Congress, [5urrt,) $50 men, SO guns; Cumber-
land, Sunk $50 men, % guns; Minnesota, (rid-
dled) $50 men, 40 guns, Roanoke, (scared of. }
$50 men, 40 guns; st. lawrence, (peppered, J 49,
men, so guns; gun boats, 1.-TWO or three disabled, J
l2O men. gus; forts, (silenced) 200 men, 20
guns; Ericsson. $50 men, guns. Total-men
1880; guns. $50"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-18
III IL @.

MISS V. c. FRAZIER will give instruction The
Piano Mcodeon and Guitar, at her residence. ALSO,
lessons in French
Charlotte, Feb f. 1862
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-18
TANNER WANTED.

Al experienced Tan er and workman competent TO
take charge of extensive yard. with good references
find employment aud the best of wages by apply
ing ROBINSON MUIR,
Jan %, Sc! St WadeSboro, y. G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-18

ARRIVAL OF PRIsoNERs.-Five hundred Yam
kee prisoners confined for some time at Tuscaloosa
Ala passed through this place en- route for the
prison at Salisbury on Wednesday last Thev
were on their way to Norfolk to be exchanged, but
were returned this way account of failure to
trade prisoners with the Yankee government
They won't swap fairly, nor will they do anything
else like hristans-Rqieigh J0eanaE :
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-18

REs1GNED.-The Western Carolinian learns that
Col. Stephen Lee Gather of Col. Lee of Bethel
fane) has resigned his command of the 18th Regt
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-18
DON'T COMPLAIN.


The following timely words are from tue Rich
mond Enquirer:
We are greatly gratifed at the evidences of
yigor which our governments, Confederate and
State, are everywhere putting forth And We are
profoundly astonished at the extraordinary efforts
still continued by some citizens, adapted to no
other end than to destroy that confidence of the
people in their rulers which is essential to united
and energetic aud successful action. We deplore
this spirit Of detraction as being suicidal to the
whole extent of its influence. In the name OF
the country and its glorious cause, what do gentle
men mean? We beg the people to drunk III no
such poison. We tell them that they have true
and good and able men for their leaders. Sup
port them, allow to say, by your courage and
fortitnde Animate them by your own zeal !!
Follow their lead; obey their call; do not clamor
for impossbities; do not look tor perfection,
even if GU are judges Of it; do not expect con-
tinual sunshiae while the war cloud is In our
Heavens; do not denounce the pilot If the ship
rocks in the storm; be composed; be resolute; be
patient; and we shall come safely and victo-
rousy! A thousand times better tor man to
join himself open " with the enemy. than to go
through camp, with whatever motive, dis
couraoing the hearts of the soldiers by telling
them that the general selected to lead them
the morrow is incompetent or treacherous or
cowardly, or if he is not, that his chosen staff are
SOL, We beg the people to receive such mis-
chevous observation-disclosures in everything
but the intention--with indignant denuncaton,
with silent loaGhing. Let us rally around the
flag Of our country and those who upbear it.
Let US hold up their hands the comrades of
Moses held HIS that Israel might triumph over his
enemy.
We have passed through some gloom, but the
voice Of our President was steady and his courage
serene We trust brighter days are dawning
again. We have had brilliant success near
Noriolk-the harbinger, we trust, of a series
But whether III the light under the cloud
whether IN success III temporary reverse, let U.S.
if only for own sakes, be just and generous to
those whom have chosen to lead us on
RYE CoFFER-Dr. L j Roberts, in letter to
the Lac range Reporter. warns the public against
the Of Rye substitute for Coffee He
says:
The grain when burnt contains upwards Of fifty
per cent of phosphoric acid, which acts Injurious
~ upon the whole boug structure. La the young
it efeci ualIy prevents the full Development of the
esScous tissues, and in the DID, it lays the tnunda.
ton for dry eanerene. 1t possesses the power of
dssolvng the phusI hate Of lime which Constitutes
upwards OF fifty per cent of the bone in man The
power 1t eXerts uterO CESSATION, and
thereby brings about all the concOmitant evils of
abortion Cases of this kind have come under my
professional observation during few months past
and | think the facts ought to be spread before
the people.
How many people will believe the above? And
what arc the people to DO for coffee.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-18

The Georgia papers announce that Gov Brown
had appointed DR.. John w. Lewis, late Supern-
tendent of the State Road. Confederate Senator.
instead OF Mr., Foombs, declined, and that he has
accepted the appointment
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-18

Gen. Holmes has issued an order closing all the
har-iooms in Frederc kSburg, Va, and suppressins
the traffic in all kinds of liuuDrs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-18
SyAGONEEsS WANTED.

wish to employ fifty negroes for the army Of the
Potomac. The pay will be twenty dollars month
RationS and medical attendance will be furnished be-
sides. LIEUT. JACOB FISHER.
Concord, Jan %, 1862 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-18
THE BATTLE IN ARKANSAS.

RICHMOND, March 12th.-A dispatch received
at the War Department here dated Fort Smith,
Arkansas, March 9th, says that a great fight &C.
Cured on the 9th, 7th and Sh inst, at Pea Ridge,
Benton county, Arkansas, near the Missouri line.
Our army is nnder Gems. Van Dorm and Price.
The force on each side is 10000. Our troops are
badly armed, but are fighting like deus, and will
eventually defeat the enemy. Our loss is heavy.
The enemy's loss is not known. Gems. McCulloch
and Mcintosh have both been killed Gen. Slack
nlCrtally wounded Gen. Price slightly wounded
in the arm Coils Lewis and Simms had each an
arm broken. 800 e.
4 later dispatch says that our forces under Van
Dorm are in the rear of the enemy and are driving
them Southwark.
LArER-Gen. Van Dorm, in a dispatch to the
Var Departments, dated 9th inst says that.he
was victorious on the 7th, and slept on the battle
field On the morning of the 9Th, in consequence
of the death Of McCulloch and others on the right
wing he deemed it judicious to alter his position,
and withdrew his commands to the west of Fay
ettevlle thirteen miles teom the battlehe He
retired in good order. The loss on both sides il
heavy This is reliable.
DISPATCHES have been received from Van
Buren, Ark by congressman which state that on
Sunday morning March 9th, Gems Van Dorm and
Price had, by flank movement, turned the
cnciny's position nd cut off his bagga"e-Gen
Van Don, then drew up in line Of battle in the
enemy's rear. and sent a courier to Gen. Pike to
hasten up with his six thousand Indians Gen
Pike was twenty miles off The enemy was com
pletey hemmed in by Pike on the one side, an
impenetrabe wilderness the other, and the
South in 'front.' aud it scarcely seemed possible for
the enemy to escape.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-18

SAVANNAH, March l3-The News OF this
morning mentions two or three skirmshes with
the enemy with no damage side. 1t also
says that passengers from Florida report that Capt.
VIM. Clarkc's company the St. Mary's River,
fired on "a Federal sunboat ana killed % or 80.
At last accounts Il battle Was being fought on
the main land near Fernandna, between the Fed
erals 900 strong and the Contcderatcs z,GCo.
There is no doubt that tho latter will capture the
whole Federal force.
\ special despatch says that the Hon. VIM. L.
1ancey had just arrived at Berwick's Bay and was
expected in New Orleans by special train.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-18
Eesss SHERIFF..

We authorized to announce A. l. HOOD as
candidate for the office of Sheriff of MecklenLur
county, at the August election.
Dec 10, 1851 te-pd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-18
COTTON SEED WANTED.

The undersigned will pay the highest cash price for
Cotton Seed then Oil Works, five miles souih-shit
of Charlotte, at Isaac n. Ae%anders mills
STEPHENS & WHiSSANT.
Dec 3, 1861 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-18
BARLEY WANTED.

want to purchase Immediately, all The BARLEY
can get for which the highest market price viii be
paid. MAXI IN ACN|LEk'
Charlotte Oct %, 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-18
Charlotte, N. c.,

Charlotte, N. c.,
Has resumed the Practice Of Medicine, and can be
found at his Office in BrawleyS Building. Immediately
Drucker and Hebruns Store, his residence.
Feb. 25 1862. s..r.....
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-18

The Charlotte Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Company,
%ONT1yUES to take SKIS against loss by fire,
u Houses, Goods, Produce, &C., at usual rates.
Presidenf-A. C. STEELE, ....
. Wee Prcsident--C, OfERMAN, .s-.r a...r.-- -..
Auerney-JOS. II. WILSON, p" ~.
See'y 4 Teas'r-E. NYE HUTCHINSON.
DIRECTORS;
A. G. STEELE, S. 7. WINSTON,
JSO. L. BROWN, WM. JOHNSTON,
II. B. TAYLOR. +. SCARF,
CIAS, g0YERMAN. = e. ~
Ersea&rs Contnittse-s.~T. wtistcn, F. scsrr, Jno.
L. Brown ss @,. 1-.-
April 10. 1861. .
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-18
Ouinn's Rheumatic Remedy

Has effected cures rheumatism that considered
homeless certificate 10 prove which can be exhibited
The suffering are invited 10 gIyc the medicine trial.
Orders dressed TO the undersign Charlotte I'll
receive PROMPT Alteration. " W. QUINN.
April O. 1850. s.- Price 81 so per bottle.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-18

AEREsTs-The Provost MarShaPs guard on
yesterday arrested number Of parties for various
otfencts-among the number Henry Fitzgerula
Richmond, on suspicion OF di>lnyalty; Charles
Murray, Franklin Schumann and VIM II Harri
son, for refusing to take the oath of allegiance.
The parties work at Sampson & Paes foundry.
and IT having been suspected that they were dis
loyal, the matter tested by requesting them to
take the oath of allegiance, which they utterly re-
fused to do, declaring they we're Union men and
would rather die than raise their arms in defence
of the Southern Conf,deracy. They were very
bold III the enunciation Of their reasonable senti
ments, but will no doubt have the starch taken
out of them considerably before they get out of
limbo We understand that a Yankee tele-
graph operator was arrested near Dumfries, Va,
yesterday, and brought to Richmond on the train.
-RichmOad Disputed
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-18

GEN. A. s. JoHNsToN.-In justification of
the conduct of Gen. Albert Sydney Johnston, the
Memphis Appeal Of the 18th inst, says:
We INDUCED few days ago in some strc-
lures upon the military movement Of Gen john
ston. We have since been placed in possession of
facts, before unknown to US, and still unknown to
the public, that cannot fail to greatly relieve Gen
j. from the popular judgment which has loudly
and generally condemned his move in the West"