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Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-07-23

CALDWELL CouNTY.-C. G.. Jones, Esq, is can
didate to represent the people of Caldwell in the
next House of Commons Mr.. Jones is gentleman
of intelligence, and will make excellent repre-
sentative
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-07-23
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the most wealthy ciasses-such as the owners of
factories tanneries, and the like and has especially
seized upon the vitals of the Ministers Of the Cos
pei Elders and other official members OF the Church,
who own and are engaged in manufacturing
CALDWELL
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-07-23
Vance TickelS.

Vance Tickets can be had at this office at 81 per
thousand and the postage The postage is 20 cents
per thousand
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-07-23

GREENE CouNrr.-Capt H. H. Best is the O''
sentative candidate for the Commons in 0reen'
His election is considered certain. He will MAKE
excellent representative.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01

GES BUTLER MuApxRER-To the numerous
crimes committed by Gen Butler at New Orleans that
OF murder is row added When the vilIainous invad-
ers first reached New Orleans they put up Federal
nag o" TIE Mint or Custom House. A named
VIM b. Mnmford, it is said tore the flag down. For
SO doing he was arrested by Butler tried and hanged
Mumford was true Southern mamie WAS indignant
at seeing an enemys flag floating over his head, and
very properly pulled it down before the Yankees took
formal possession OF the city. lie l-aves wife and
three children to remember the cruelty and tyranny
the Lihcoinites IN New Orleans. viii not Mumford's
death be aEenged-wiil some one put ball
through Bntler heart and rid the earth OF one of the
greatest villains who ever lived In the meantime
the Confederate authorities should designate Yankee
off'cer now held "a prisoner at Salisbury aud have
him executed forthwith
Another case that demands retaliation is the follow
ing. mentioned by the New York Herald:
Tel John Owen, notorious rebel bu Sd whaC kpr,
was taken on his farm in Monroe county Missouri on
the 9Th INST, aud in accordance with the orders OF
Gen. Schoheld he was fastened to stump and the
contents of eight mnskets found their wav into his
body He begged hard to.Le treated as prisoner Of
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01
For tie Western Democrat.

31rn REGIMENT n. c. TRooPs,
Brooks Run, Va, June "a, 1862 (
Mn. EpIToR--For the information of relatives
friends and many of the readers of the Democrat yos
viii do great Kindness il YOU will publish the
Of those of comrades taken prisoners BY tho
enemy at Hanover G. II. on the 27th of May last:
Lieut.. l. Bost; Corporals II c Grady and W Baa-
com; Prvates, l. Collins X Dees, W r Dees J w
Favor. Fl Fincher, P C Griffin, Griffin,
Guaraner A Hasty, Hasty, w Hill, T Horn.
l. Riser, Coyington, Lilies, f Iittle Pat
Little, Jno Lowry, Morris, Abner Nash,
New son. NJ Rape, F J Rushing, ] Smith,
Stegail, w Thomas, Tredaway, l. Walker,
Tucker, G T Tucker.
see in the " Y. Herald that Lieut.. j. L. Bost ia In
Fort Columbus, Governors Island, N. Y harbor, and
have to believe that the rest, non-com-
mssioncd officers and privaes, at the same place
A J Ilasy is supposed to have been killed Henry
Bennett, private in my company, was in ambush
when those of my company taken, and says that
none of them mistreated. B. managed to slip
about till he got miles from the battle field, and
finally reached our lines in safety
offer excuse for not making out my report
sooner through the press, bnd health.
am very respectfully your humble servant,
J. B. ASHCRAFT,
Capt. Co. d, 37th Reg. NJ c. T.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01
IMPORTANT FROM EUROPE.

RICI!MoSD, June 26.-The N. Y. Herald, of the 25th
says the intelligence from Europe by the Arabia fore
shadows the intention Of the Emperor of the French in
corporation with England to inteIpose armed inter-
yrniion in the American and enforce peace the
basis of separation between the North and the South
The Herald says the United States will know how to
deal with these powers should they attempt to interfere in
our domestic concerns, and calls upon Congress pro-
nounee against a nrfarous scheme of the European
powers to break up the public OF America.
In the House of Lords, the 1ith, Earl Carnarvon
called attention to Buffers proclamation. relative to the
ladies of New Orleans, and CONDEMNED it III severe
terms, without precedrnt in the annals of Earl
Russell said there defence for the proclamation,
aud sincerely hoped the American Government would
dsavow it with feelings of the deepest indignation.
[Chcers 1t was proclamation to which he did not
scruple 20 attach the epithet of infamous Cheers An
Englishnan must blush to think that such act had
been committed by belonging to the AngloSaxon
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01
IMPORTANT FROM THE SOUTH.

AUGUSTA June ga dispatch to the Savannah Re-
publican dated Baldwin, Florida 26h, says information
considered reliable has been received that British ships
blockadlng the port of St. Augustine cutting of
all supplies bound the Yankees Lincoln transport
attempting to enter captured and is now held as a
prize.
The jackson Mississppian of the 23d says portion Of
the feet was rrpulsed at Grand Gulf by the light
batteries The enemy opened on VicksburG on Saturday
for one hour No injury reported
Mr. Colstone late Of the Memphis Appeal says that
Cincinnati paper of the 10th contains Washington dis
patch stating that Count Mrcir had engaged passage to
sail in the next that carrying out Lord Lyons
The report excited much sensation in 1ankcedoin
Butler has had a sharp correspondence with the
British, French aud Greek Consuls in rriatlon to some
sugar which hao been seiz~d belonging to subjects of
those countries aud oats required Of aliens HIS Ian
Cuagc coarse and pointed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01
Charlotte Market, JUNE 80, 1859

CprroN--Since last report, this article has
steadily advanced, and would doubt bring l2i
plantation for future delivery, for lots aYerag
ing middling.
GEAiS.-No sales of Corn to report-it is much
wanted at advance last sales, 81 10. Wheat
is also much wanted and think would bring about
81 80 per bushcl.
FLorR is still advancing, and sales are reported a.
s. per sack of 100 lbs.
No change in Bacon and Lard
Chickens, Eggs, Butter, &c, in demand.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01
Valuable and Desirable
FA r Nj FOR SALE,

| will sell my Spring Grove farm, 347 acTss-of
which there is about so acres excellent bottom-G
good DwelliHg-Housc, with rooms four Gre
places Storebouse, and all good buildings,
such kitchens &c. This farm is miles north
east of Davidson College Any person wishing to
the place and ascertain Oter particulars will please
call Mr. r. Graham, who resides within half mile
of the place.
Possession could lie given in eight ten days. The
growing crop is Of and part wheat and DATA and
would he rendered 10 the purchasers IL sOld BY the
10Th JHly NJ BOGER. =
Junc "a 1862 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01
Col. William Johnston,
OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY,

g candidate for Governor of North Carolina and
,Iv and unequvorally endorses the following Rekolu-
mons unanimously passed by the late State Conven-
ton:
RESOLVED, Tha, we, the Delegates of the people Of
x-,b Carolina in Convention assembled, entertain an
diminished confidence in the justice OF the for
rEirs we have taken up arms, and hold il to be
,De Iiry Of the people of these Southern States to
maintain and uphold that cause with all the means
,bcy can command; that in behalf of the people of
North Carolina declare to sister States of the
1unfeIcrarv and the world that Of loss
no sacrifice Of life or property-nO privation, or
want or suffering, shall cause to shrink from the
performance 0: our whole duty IN the achievement of
our independence.
Resolved, That from the cruel and barbarous man
ucr in which enemies have carried on this wara
war in which aged aud digniicd men and helpless
women have been seized, and without accusation
warrant of auILOritv, into prison--in which
prIva,e properly has been wantOnly destroyed-iu
which robbery and arson the princ pal means of
are re>sion and in which servile nsurrecton has been
prucuiIcd convinced that there is a radical
uracticahilitv" between such people and our
selves that for the independence have asserted
will accept no alternative.
RESOLVED, That have full confidence in the wis
dom integrity and patriotism of the President the
Confederate States, and congratu late him and
whole country upon the with which he has ad
muistercd the Government.
REs0LvED That 10 the officers and soldiers who have
gone forth 10 meet the dangers of this war,
der deep debt of gratitude for the vaor and fort-
tudc with which they have defended us from the
assaults "t enemies, and illustrated the glory of
our arms.
Nr Johnston stands on the above platform. and
without regard to party invite all unite in his
support. He is no politician, but hard-worLing
business man. with ample experience and Information
E2ecti"" lie first Thursday IN -4uyust
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01

The Savannah Republican. says that the steam
er which run the blockade at Charleston last week
brought ] 900 barrels of powder, $500 rifles co.
900 pounds Of lead, several millions of percussion
caps, and large supply of blankets, for the Gov.
crnment, besides considerable quantity of as
sorted merchandise on private account.
Great sickness is reported in the yankee army
and navy at New Orleans-some small pox, but
principally ship fever.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01

CoMRINATIoS-We have reason to believe that n
combination has been formed by the factionsts at
leigh 10 secure the election of a Senator to the Con-
federate Congress by the Legislature. The fac
tionistS brought Mr. Vance with the hope il not
with the express understanding that his friends would
support Mr Holden for Senator next Fall in the place
OF Hon Geo. Davis, the present Senator. If Vance
friends can carry the Legislature Mr. Holden is be
rewarded for his services Ne wonder the Raleigh
Standard supports Mr. Vance jealousy. The bargain
is, to make Vance Governor and Holden Senator
But the people have something to say about such ar
Arrangement and will not approve of it at the polls
Holden aud Vance are cunning men and have been
used TO political -pulling-both need watching.
Mr. Holden is by far the smartest of the two, and he
Knows how To work Vance. We are surprised that
Eances old friends would allow him 10 be used by
CCeSiHn'nS men for party purposes. No wonder the
Standard calls upon Mr. Tancc's friends 10 make no
compromises with their opponrnis
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01
For the EeS'era Democrat. --.
TO THE CITIZENS OF MECKLENBURo
COUNTY,

see that nv name has been announced az @ candi
date represent Mecklepburg county in the House OF
Commons of the next General Assembly. appreciate
the partiaiity of nay friends, bnt must oe permitted %
respectfully decline allowing the Of my name nc
this time. was a Union man as long rs there was
any reasonable hope of saving the Union on hpnoraois
and fair terms 10 the South, but when IL became eyi
dent that such could not be done, heartily co-opera-
ted with the friends Of the South and favor resistance
Of the Lincoln Government to the last extremity.
Respectfully, r. l.. DEARM0N.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01
oUARTERMAsTERs OFFICE.

GoLDsBoRo, June Is, 1862
farmers and others having Wool for sale hereby
notified that the QuartermasEs Department 10 desirous
OF purchasing Wool in any quantities, and they are re-
qIcsted to notify me- at this place whit prices and IN
what quantities they deliver the article. On the re-
eept Of such notification, the places of delivery win be
indicated.
Thos having tie article for sale earnestly solised
To give this advertisement their consideration places
of delivery will be made convenient ard liberal price
will be paid This advertisement 10 intended 10 apply
only to those residing within The limits Of the State Of
North Carolina JOHN w. CAMERON,
june H. 1852 n Naj. A. @. NC. n A..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01
SIXTEENTH DIVIDEND.
c. 4 8. C. RAILROAD,

y. {.
CoLCMBIA, June l6!h 1862.
The Directors have declared Dividend Of Six Dol
lars per share, payable and after the LIST Of July
Stockholders in North Carolina and Eastern York
will be paid by the Company's agent at Charlotte.
Those in Chester District and Western York by the
agent at Chester. Those in Fairfield by the ageut
Winnsboro. Those in Charleston at the Bank Of the
State Of South Carolina. All others at this Office
II is the interest OF all to have the Stock Dividend
adjusted at early day.
c. BOCKNlGHT, Sec. & Treas.
Iuy I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01
For ne Western Democrat.

STEEL CREEK, June 2?th 1892.
Mn. EDlToR:-As have been proposed as candidate
for the IonSe OF Commons deem IL proper thus pub
licy to request my friends to withdraw my name,
circumstances render ii of my power to accept the
honor designed to be conferred hereby tender my
thanks my friends for the honor heretofore con-
ferred well for this renewed token Of their con-
6Se ace and esteem.
Very respectfully yours, J. N. STRONG
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01

FLorR-The panic about Flour is with out good
cause" 1t was got up by spectators who going
through the country buying Flour hold for higher
prices. The spectators have caused present high
prices, and they determined make money if one
half of the people starve Notwithstanding the COM
plant about the failure of the wheat crop there is
at least half crop made, which, together with the
large amount Of old wheat hand will be ampIv
sufficient tor the support of the Southern populatior
army and all Were it not for the Spectators there
would have been no difficulty about getting an abund-
ant supply of Flour ut fair prices What ought to be
done with those who specializing in the ucccSsres
IN lIte while the country is engaged in war;
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01
LATEST.

From private dspa ehes received in this place and from
news received from Raleigh Monday morning, We
gather the following latest from Richmond
1t is reported that the Yankee army Tor what is left Of
t) is retrea;irg towards the amrs River for the purpose
Of seeking protection from their gunboats emlarkit
On Sunday trooi pursuing the enemy with a
prospect of capturing many OF them.
A private dispatch will be found under our editorial
heading.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01
~ The friends Of John L. Brown

announce him as candidate to represent Aeeklsn
burg county in the House Of Commons Of the neg
General Assembly OF North Carolina.
Election the first Thursday in August.
June II, 1862
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01
CONSUMPTION.
HEADQUARTERS CAMP OF lSsTRUCTIo
Near Ralelrh. June pGth- 1862

HEADQUARTERS CAMP INSTRUCTION.,
Near RaleIgh June 10Th, 1862.
SPECIAL tOaDER No. /.
|. All persons subject to the provisions of the Of
Congress entitled 'an act further to provide for The
Public Defence, approved the 9th of April 1862 and
known the Conscripton Act, hereby ordered to
appear nj their regular Regimenta muster grounds in
their respective counties the 9Th day of july prox
II. The Conscripts after enrolment hereby
dered appear the Courthouse Of their respective
counties, the 18TH July, proximo. prepared to pro-
coed forthwith to this camp of instruction.
III. The enrolling officers will have instructions TO
grant exemptions prescribed by law, hereto append
ed
Nv. Officers commanding regiments and companies Of
the Militia of this State will Immediately notify their
respective commands, and all persons liable to
CONSUMPTION comply promptly with the above order.
Nos and 2.
V. All persons subject to enrolment, who may wish
Volunteer, join companies in the Confederate
service the 18th April last according to law; and
consequently prohibited from recruiting organ;z
ing companies regiments, Partizan or Rangers
excepted.
BY order: PETER NALLETT.
Major aud Asst Adjt Gen'l 2. c. d A.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01
MliIiti0 Notice.

IIEApqrAgrERs 85th REGIMENT c MILITIA
Charlotte Jnne 80, 1862.
Commanders of companies in the s5th Regiment vii
order their Companies to appear in Charlotte the
9Th day ofJuIy for the purpose of enrolling the Con-
scripts Of their companies.
By order of Peter Malleu Major and Asst Adjt Cen
eral of North Carolina,
L. S. WILLIAMS
1t Colonel of s5th Regiment.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01
Bank Of Charlotte, ~. C.,
r,Y.,, n-rv fnoa IL 1870

This Bank has declared a seni-aunual dividend Of
t~o dollars per share, payable ia current fnnds 10
Stoekhoder O order the first "Wednesday IN July
proK
The Annual Meeting Of Stockholders wild be held
c lst Wednesday in July. 1t is earnestly requested
that the Stock be fully represented on that occasion,
either in person or by proxy.
JS0 j. BLACKwOoD, Prest
Junc II 1862
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01

CAspIDArEs-In Cabarrus w. 8. Harris and John
NJ. Long are candidates for the Commons
In Wake county, the candidates of the factionists
are J. p H. Russ for the Senate, and H. W. Miller,
YIN. Laws cnd G. r. Afford for the Commons. The
Confederate candidates are, ". \. Bledsoe 70, the
Senate. and Quentin Busbee, J. C. Marriott aud n X.
Clements for the Commons.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01
~ The friends Of DIR. j. B. Alex.

AMBER announce him ms candidate to represen
Mecklenburg county in the House Of Commons Of th
next General Assembly of North Carolina.
June 81. 1862
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01
NOTICE.

have received the Tax Lists for the year 1862, and
hold them ready for inspection SUD request informa
tion of any persons making their returns accord
ing to law will also receive Taxes due said lists,
for which purpose will attend nj the usual Muster
Grounds on the days mentioned in the following table,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01

In this town. on the 2+th June, by Rev. Alexander
Sinclair, Mr.. N. L.. Barringer of Cabarrus, to Miss
Antonette daughter of B. W. Alexander, Esq
In Raleigh, on the gath ult., Mr. George W Norwood
to Mrs Rebecca w Marriott
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01

In this town, the ed nit, The residence of Mai
j. A Sadler, little Julius Sadler, infant son OF NJ f.
and 5. r. Dolby, aged months and l3 days.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01

certificate Of stock for one share in the Char i s.
c. Railroad. has been lost misaid Notice is hereby
gvea that will apply to the Board OF Directors far
duplicate. CHAS. 7. ALEXANDER.
Julf l. 1882 3t-Dd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01
The ST. CATHERINE MILLS,

Near Cha rlottp now in excellent repair. and
grinding for the public both WHEAT and CORK.
June 18th, 1864 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01

COHsCRIPTS, ATTENTIoN.-The reader is referred to
advertisement in another column regard to the
enrolment Of persons in this State liable to do duty
nndrr the Conscript Act. Such persons notified
attend at their respective Regimental parade grounds
on the Sh of July. They required to go into
camp on the 18th
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01

Gen Earl Van Dorm has taken command of the
Confederate forces at Eicksburg
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01

DR"wNED.-FranCis Hartman, aged about IL wears,
son OF Mr. ChaS. Hartman of this place, drowned
IN the vicinity OF town Friday afternoon last. lie
was in pond bathing, and got into water deep as
he could swim but little if ANY,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01

gsY"Thc H'chmond Examiner is oppose! to Mr.. John
rton being elected Governor Of North Carolina because
nc stands ON platform which endorses President
Davis! The platform upon which Mr.. Johnston stands
vas adopted by the North Carolina State Convention
without regard TO party-it is the sentiments of the
ffpL' OF this State, and il is mma cral whether
.".e!srs the Examiner not. The Richmond Exami-
-'' Ike some other papers, bitter sccessioniSt
before the war commenced, but after the began
that paper commenced assailug President Davis and
the authorities generally. The day will surely come
when President DAVIS will receive Justice and the
thanks Of all patriots, Notwithstanding the uniustifa
hle assaults of grumblcrs and fauI,-Gnders The
HiehH'"nd Examiner, like all other disarnoin,ed 70
North Carolina! ~ '''"'' vi
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01

AID FOR THE NorSDED.-On Sunday evening the
following named Physicians left this place for Rich
mOnd to assist in taking fthe North Car"nians
wounded in the late battles Drs. Miller, c J Fox
j. G Jones, NJ VI Orr and Jos Davidson also eral
Of our citizens went for the purpose of assisting in
nursing. Or Scarr went days ago, and DR. Greg
DRY. Jr, mas been in Richmond for some weeks past
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01

REF" Mr. John l.. Brown has been appointed Dircc-
tor in the Branch Bank of North Carolina at this
place, in place Of Mr. VIM. F. Phifcr, resigned.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-01
THE NEWS.

We give in another column all the received up
TO Monday morning. The battles Richmond have
terminated glorousv far as heard from. Wherever
the enemy accepted fight he WAS badly beaten aad
driven back. And the latest represents McCel-
auS army trying to escape to the james River his
"on Richmond has been changed to "o6 fran, Rieh-
n,ond' The "rebellion" can't be crushed
We indebted to Maj J Kerr for the use Of the
following dispatch received this place O'Clock
Sunday night, from Rev II T Sloan, Chaplain of Orrs
: G. Rifle Regiment
RICHMOND. June %.
God has given 5 glorious but costly victory. Our
Regiment went into the fight with six hundred and
foryeight men and lost three hundred and >ixtyeght
killed and wounded.
ls Liear. WA Kerr ofCharlotte) Co d, 9TH Regi-
mcut v c. Troops, seriously wounded in the left
shoulder lie Is doing well and well attended to.
II. T. SLOAN.
We learn that the North Carolina troops suffered
terribly in the fight, few of the casualties only have
been reported yet.
The news from Europe is important. In the English
Parliament the Infamous order OF Butler is severely
denounced. Foreigners are beginning to find the
nature Of the enemy we have to deal with.