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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03

TIE NORTHERN DEBT.-The n. Y Herald calculates
that if the continues two years FROM the COM
Increment the debt of the Northern Government will
amount to thousand millions of dollars, and the
annual interest upon the same to one hundred and
twenty millions. The Herald remarks:
"Thc taxes about to be imposed by Congress,
amounts to ten per the annual value of all the
products of land and labor, equal to 5000 900 900
per annum
This enormous debt has been originated by the
rascality of the politicians the North and the
South and 1T is unnecessarily and vastly in
creased by the wholesale ptundering of the same
class of men. 1t is increased also needessly and
enormously by the mismanagement of the departments
Washington, for which account will have to be
rendered in the future. Who will have to pay the
principal and the interest of the debt? The in
duStrious people. They will have to pay it in i'm
t.sNaton which will absorb ten per cent of the
whole annual produce of tic country; in other words
for every dollar earned by either rich poor man
he will have to pay ten CENTS and for every hundred
dollars, ten dollars.
The Herald OF ght blame 20 the politicians" of
the South for the immense debt incurred by the North
they did not make tlae North commence the war. If
the Herald had any honesty it would blame itself and
Abe lincoln aud his vile Cor the burihcns i'm
posed upon the Yankee nation
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03

Be7g" Parson Brownlow is displaying himself at the
North among the abotionists. He made speech to
New York crowd the other day in which he said he
desired to accompany the yankee Generals into East
Tennessee as to show them who tohang. Brown
low ought to have been hung ten years ago.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03

RErALIATE-The enemy have recently hung two of
our guerrilla soldiers in Western Virginia. and the
Richmond Dispatch very properly calls for retaliation
Two Yankee officers ought to be taken out of the
prison at Salisbury and hung Immediately. VIII the
Government do it?
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03

PROHIBITION OF h.srLLERIEs--Thc Governor and
'ou"''' OF South Carolina prompt acting BODY,
""u 's not afraid t" take the responsibility when ne
cesar! Tor the public good. In order to more efrcc
sop inc 0aiIii"on Of ardent spirits the follow
i's o'"'' Is ""'iShc1 /" the South Carolina papers,
The great evil arising from the too free use and
OF the State and Confederate States is So ,nonift tI
il becomes the duty of the Governor and C,,rCiI - A.
all in their power to suppress lessen it far
sIbIe. therefore, with view to preserve the health
and proper discipline OF the army, be it
Resolved, That the distaton Of ardent spirits from,
fruit rs well grain be and the same is hereby prn
hbIted, under the same penalties already prov-
dcd for the diStillation of grain without license
Resolved That all the copper Stills and eaen pipes
connected Herewith viii be purchased by the State for
war purposes at fair valuation, if delivered the
court Houses OF the respective Districts in which they
eFc situated, or at the nearest Railroad Depot"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03
MARHIED.

In IredelI county, on the 10Th ult, by Rev. W. W.
Pharr Mr. c. A. Carlton of Statesvilie, to Miss Helen
Z, Stinson.
In Davie county, on the Sd ult, Mr. Richard R Harri-
son to Miss Jane Spry.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03
NOTICE.

Persons wishing to settle their Accounts or Notes
with Fisher & Burrough, can have opportunity of
doing by calling at the store OF A. A. N NJ Taylor
Don't delay, as We anxious to get our business
settled up j. C. BURROUGHS.
June 3. 1862, IT
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03

Gov. STANLY-We have the best authority
for saying that, "by the advice of Gov. Stanly, y
Gen Burnside is sending beyond his lines such
political prisoners he deems disoya to Lincoln s
Government, retaining only the loyal and eo"ser-
uotiye-that is, co1ored ladies and gentlemen, and
white traitors to the South-Roteiyh Journal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03
STTMMEIR,
Gents Furnishing Goods.
Oil. Oil. Oil !

We manufacturing and keep constantly on hand
Oil Mills, four miles south OF Charlotte, fine
article of Cotton Seed Oil, which will deliver NJ
either railroad depot in Charlotte upon a3 reasonable
terms rs the same article be had anywhere.
Orders filed in their turn.
STEPHENS & WHISNANT.
June 3, 1862 st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03
still Later.

The following Geographic dispatch, from Gen Hill
and Maj J. A. Sadler, to their families at this place.
appears to be later than the above:
"RICHMoND, June God has given great
victory. All safnn
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03
For Sale.

The subscriber offers for sale his House and Lot at
Davidson College with all the necessary outbudngs,
an excellent we'll of water, garden, &c. Any person
wishing bargain would do well TO call soon.
GEO. +. SHEPHERD.
June 3. lsG2 4t-rd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03

Bs~Two men giving their names Lewis Val
entine and George lIarrage, were arrested night
before last at Livingston Bridge on the Whining
ton and Manchester Railroad, suspicion of
being spies, deserters or bridge burners. 1t is
difficult to find out anything about them. They
say they live in Echols county, Georgia. Va
7uinqt0n ,JOuradI
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03
Office.

An election Will BE- opened and held ct the several cleo
ton Precincts in Mcclenburg county, the FIRST Thurs
day in August next 9th day. for Governor, Member
of the Legislature aud Sheriff. w. w GREER,
Mtv 9th Sheriff
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03

ne Last week SO shares of Charlotte & S. @. Rail
| road Stock sod in Chester, at auction, at pa
! $500 per Share.l
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03
PROPOSALS.

The Directors of the Mecklcnburg Gun Factory win
receive proposals for the employment ofa competent
MacLnst to net Superintendent. They also
prepared for proposals from gun makers and others,
for guns parts of guns to be made according TO pat
terms either their premises or in the Factory.
L. s. WILLIAMS,
Nay 81 If Sec. Treas. of Com.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03
The --latest.

Passengers who arrived here this morning (Monday)
direct from Weldon, report that the battle ragged
Sunday, that captured 900 prisoners, and as
matter of course, whipped the federaIs badly-that
Gen. Johnston was slightly wounded, and that Pres-
dent Davis and Gen Lee assumed command of army.
We cannot vouch for the accuracy of these reports,
though they come from intelligent gentlemen. If they
not correct, our informants misinformed
Owing to a thunder storm on Sunday night we could
get no dispatch from Columbia later give above
up the hour of going to press Monday morning.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03
Negroes for Sale.

VIII be sold at public auction, on Saturday, the 18th
day OF June, II O'Clock, Mt the public square in
Charlotte two negroes, bog and girl, aged about
IL years. Warranted sound, and title good Terms,
cash. ISAAC WILSON.
May 20, 1852 2t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03

RICHMOND, May 3l-There was violent
rain and thunder storm here yesterday~evenlng,
continuing several hours. About 8 O'Clock, the
gas works were flooded, and the city was left In
total darkness
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03
TIE NEWS.

Twill be seen by the news in another column that
II, 1870, bottIa commenced near Richmond on Satur-
day morning E'sV' "ilu 1T NV ~
fcderateS were 'Ie'or""'' '''''"o ~
field, ana capturing S'''i" S1'' ~
Gen. johnston WAS "S'IS''u III 'A'
dent DAVIS ana "eh' hee'
Az far as Is known, the result OIL "eh JachSoH VIC
tories IN the virginia '"'''S 10 VI" ~ u "
Federal army OF ten or hitecn thousand men unuer "e"
plrkg the capture of a large amount Of army stores
o. - ,ho destruction or q nortiou of the Baltimore
-. - II ,,roroI cars ,l,,,-
anu 'hio i''Iii"'N' VIZ" ia'
cutting off supplies from Washington JACKSON Is, no
Jcult oneratiuo in MARYLAND.
Cn,;r.1 o.cor,,ts from, New. Mexico show that the
'o'l'""'i -, ., ..
by Cen Sibley's confederate army.
..t.. l. cob, f.o.r co,,r,r. O,r cop.a " III
" -, ,..r,I
certainty DC 'Ictorioue III Lie ''' w ''' u '-'
--~
CoyscrrrTs-Mai. Peter Mallett has been appointed
$780,, a., .rr;r IF oil ,or.o- l;I1 ..
49,. - - -
Hi't'Iy nuy Ill 'il7 ''''e "'''' ' Ooil'0iP' -h'''
We hope the authorities VIII arrange 1t so as not to
take anv more men from the western part of the State
NIL a. t.,rr,-, .t l..,-f ea, tho met or lima
OH.-ThOsc in need Of Oil referred to the advcr-
ti-ora,t nr Nc.ers Sfcuhcng & Whieuaut who are maxi
.;.I - c.,, cI ~, Va 49,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03
MULES.

The celebrated Jack I" REBEL" can be found at my
stables one mile from town the Statewide road
near the Toll House. Terms six dollars
DAVID PARKS.
s. June ;, 1862. Il
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03

RrS5" "Seigle's store p O.. Lincoln county, has
'''h discontinued in consequence of the resignation of
abe Postmaster Matter for That Office will he scpt to
Iinconion. ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03
HIDES.
The market price paid for Hides, by
May 10, 1862 If S. NJ. HOWELL.
FOR SALE.

three story Brick Building on the corner of Main
Square, LincoIntony well suited for Residence,
Boarding House Hotel. For particulars, inquire al
this Office address the undersigned at Lincolnion
N G. D. SCHENCK. ,
May 81, 1862 Ina
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03

The LEGIsLATURE.--We notice that in various parts
Legislature We suppose every man will run who
chooses, and that there will be scarcity of cand
dates in any of the counties No doubt the people are
convinced of the Importance of having competent,
faithful honest and conscientious men in our Legsla
turc-men who will discharge their duties with as
little speech making possible and who will act
without regard to the probabilities of reelection.
The members ought to be selected without regard to
their previous party ainities, provided they have
operated cordially in prosecuting the The fact
that has been Wing is objection with US, if
he has shown factous, fGult-fndng, revengeful
spirit since the commencement of the We go for
the best without regard to old party differences,
and we beg the people to select plain, common-sense
men represent them if they desire their business
done WELL with dispatch, and in a manner to be I'M
dcrstood Select who will act promptly and ener-
gcticaIy in diacharging the public business that
they may get home attend to their own business.
What say the people?
We suppose it is understood that there will be no
canyassng. If men have time and go about
the country electioneerng they ought to be made
to go into the army help work the crops Of the poor
men who have already gone. This is 40 time for
the peuple--a who has business Of his to
attend to is poor entrust with important
public business.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03


ing that the Hon w. A. Graham had declined being a
candidate for Governor, remarked that lie one
the old politicians of the State and that we were
glad he had declined for he thereby saved himself and
friends the modification of "a defeat-that the people
tired of voting for old politicians. Our friends
of the Fayetteville Observer undertake to lecture us
for these remarks and attribute them to old party
feeling. We think the Observer is rather sensitive
We meant exactly what we said, and we said it not
because entertained any old party feeling but be-
Mr. Graham has shown that he has not got clear
of his party feelings. If he has,, he has ndica-
ted it by his actions votes. We never abused Gov
Graham for "party purposes" and therefore have
nothing to retract though know that he has been
and think he is still, of the most bitter partzans in
the State and if he had been for Governor would
have cngendered bitter partizan strife therefore
were gratifcd when he declined. While such men as
Morehead, Gilmcr Thos. S. Ashe, George Davis, and
many others of the old opposition party, have shown
oerabe liberal spirit ard disposition to forget party
differences Gov. Graham has acted otherwise. Those
who choose may fall down and worship Gov. Graham
and those who abused him unnecessarily may now
bcspattcr him with fusOmc praise, but we beg to be
excused from taking any part in such operations.
We think it is out of place for tho Observer to
nllude to the fact that Gov Graham has in the
army That has nothing at all to do with what We
acted patriotcally and have heard them spoken OF
rst-rae soldiers; and they entitled the credit
for their good conduct If father a matter o.
course, is entitled to credit for the good conduct of
his sons, then he is responsible for their sins and
shortcomings. Certainly, that sort of reasoning will
not do. We have heard of fathers who opposed
their sons going into the army, 1--WE don't intimate that
Gov Graham did So but they went nevertheless
Are they entitled to praise for the patriotic conduct
of their sons? Suppose Gov Graham's sons had not
volunteered, would he have been liable to censure on
that account? Certainly not. Then, we say, it is
only right to judge by his own conduct and not
by that of his relatives. Let every stand on his
merits.
The allusion of the Observer is of place for the
further reason that it implies that we assaulted Gov
Graham's loyalty. We have done nothing of tn c kind
The Observer is entirely mistaken in saying that Mr.
Graham's nomination was made by more presses
meetings. and individuals, than any other citizen OF
the State boast of. We willing TO submit to
close count to show that the Observer is wrong
Instead of accusing of party feeling, the Observer
might with much more justice rcbuke those who are
always talking about Original seccssionlsts Yancey-
itcs,' and who trying to build up party in
the State. We respectfully suggest that it turn its
battery in another direction for awhile, at least
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03

PATRIOTIC AcTTOH.-The following the edmira-
bic resolutions says the Fayetteville Observer adopt
"a by the late Convention of the Episcopal Church in
this State. They written by the Rev Mr. billiard
Rector of the Chapel of the Cross, Chapel Hill:
Resolved That in this day of national trial the
Protestant Episcopal Church in North Carolina, conf
dent in the justice of the for which the people
of the Confederate States concndng, is ready
bear, both firmly and checrfuy all such troubles as
10y the Providence of Gui through the circumstances
OF the times, may be brought upon her, whether in her
corporate capacity, by means of the privations of
her individual ministers aud members
Resolved, That, believing that righteousness alone
in the end. either CXalteth EaVcth a nation. she
pledges herself 10 put forth all her energies for the
cultivation, by Gods help, in the Southern people OF
those virtues which win the favor, and for the craica-
ton of those vices which cannot but incur the wrath
of the King of Kings and the Lord al Lords.
Resolved That her tcrvcnt prayers shall ascend
To her Heavenly Master, that lie will cndOw rulers
with wisdom, and crown with victory.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03

HANDS WANTEp.--Persons in the East having nc
to hire dispose of them readily if they will
bring them this part of the State ediatcy. The
supply is not yet equal to the demand. We learn that
there is Il demand in Union county for hands,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03

SLANDER.-A correspondent of the N. Y. Herald,
writing from Newbern, says that great Union meeting
was held in Iredell county recently, and that GOV.
Clark had send force from Raleigh dispense it.
In this way the Northern people deceived about
public sentiment in the South.
Since the commence ment of the war, county has
done for the cause of the South than Iredell.
Her people have been prompt in volunteering and uni
ted liz resisting the Northern invaders and will be the
last to submit to the Lincoln Government
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03

THE MoRMoNs.-The Northern papers predicting
that their Government will soon hayo some trouble
with the Mormons. Brigham Young recently in
augurated Governor of Utah. and made characteristic
speech, from which extract few sentences. 1t
will be that Brigham expects to have large
family. The old chap talks in this way:
" We not going ts~be satisfied with mere pre-
emptiOn right the soil in this territory Should the
Government grant to every head of family six hun
dred and forty of land ad to each wife and child
their portion, as done in Oregon Territory that
would give me and my and daughters quite a
scope of country. But shall we be satisfied with that?
No, am going to have larger presumption than the
Territory of Utah. In few years this territory VIII
not contain my posterity In twenty years from
this spacious hall VIII hold my children, and
in twenty years they will than fill this ter
ritOry l cannot put up with this small possession.
1t might do very well for of small families, say
three wives and 25 80 little ones, but for me
and mine it is not enough"
We hope Father Brigham will give the yankees as
much trouble rs possible. They no better than
the Mormons though they conceal their rascality a
little more.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03
LOST,

Somebody took my Saddle from NJ Wadsworth's
stable on the day Of the last Kegmcntal parade in
Charlotte suppose it was taken by mistake. Who
took it left in its place boys saddle, which
be found Mr VS. stable, where hope mine will be
returned. WILLIAMSON WALLACE.
May 10, 1892 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03

ANOTHER CANDIDATB.-We learn that the opposition
members of the North Carolina Convention sometimes
called factonsts at the close of the late session
of that body, determined that Col T. B. Vance should
be ruR for Governor in opposition to Mr. Johnston.
This Information divHlged two weeks ago ICON
sidered at tina time secret by member of the Con-
Convention, Graham
We communications in the Fayetteville Observer
and Raleigh Standard nominating Col Vance.
Some of Col. Vanccs old political friends have ex
pressed the opinion that he will not allow the of
his while he has engaged in the service for the
war; and and that he will not quit the service to
for any Office unless he entered it to merely gain popu
larry. We don't know anything about Col. Vance's
intentions The Editor of the Iredell Express ad
mircr and old political friend of Col Vance, abiding
to the efforts to bring him out candidate for Gov
ernor, says:
"Would the Standard nave Col Vance break faith
with the thousands of men who within few weeks
have volunteered in his Legion and have them turned
to not of their choice disband and damage
the public service knows how much? 1t was
the opinion of the genuine friends of Col Vance, that
his services would be made valuable the head
of his Legion, than in any other position, in serving
his country and he has promptly organized his corps
and put himself at the head Of it, ready to march
where duty calls him."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03

CosscErrs-Naj. Peter Nallett has been appointed
TO supcrintend the enrolling Of all persons liable to
military duty in this State under the Conscript Act.
We hope the authorities will arrange it not to
take any from the western part Of the State
until after harvest atlcast say the last Of June.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03

June 3, 1869
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03

On hand and for sale by
May ~ r1G2 II S, HOWELL
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-06-03

June ;, 1862.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-31
NEWS OF THE DAY.
THE WAR.

zen. Curtis briefly reports TO Gen. Hallock the
good news from Arkansas published in our late edi-
ton Yesterday morning. He SAYS that the Army OF
the Frontier, under Gems. Blunt and Heron, moved
over the Boston Mountains on Saturday, and ad-
vaueed without hating to Van Bmen. They drove
the enemy across the Arkansas River, killed and
wounded few, and took three s'esmboats some
camp equipments, and 100 prisoners. The march
of As miles with arms and service, over the
mountains and through the deep mud OF the valley,
was most gallant and arduous affair.
The Board of Inquiry into the case Of Com
mander Prebe, charged with unnecessarily per-
hitting the Oreto TO run the blockade at Mobile,
say in their official report that Commander Preble
could have boarded her, aud that biz failure to per-
form his whole duty consists in his not having en-
ployed in season the ordinary of aseertaning
her character, and in losing the advantages Of time
aud position still further by stopping TO hail. and
sfterward to fire second and third shot across her
bow.
The Stuart cavalry raid is still a theme Of COM
nent, but it is pretty much used up II is stated
that after leaving WolfRun Shoals on Sunday,
they passed to Burkes station, GU the Orange and
Alexandria Railroad, and from there between Fair
fax House and Annandale TO Vienna. On
Monday they were at Chantily, and yesterday
reported in tie vicinity of Warrenton.
We have later dates from Hilton Head, but no
news Of importance. Our report contains some facts
about one Of the worthless ships he Banks Exps-
dtion.
The payment of the army WAS commenced yes
tsrday, to 50 at the rate Of 500 OUO per day until
COMPLETED
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-31

Although the latest and boldest Revolutionary
pronunciamento to the Democratic party the
speech of James Brooks before the Young Mems
Democratic Union Club last evening, was III
tended as much as possible to embarrass the
Government in its efforts to put down the Re
belli0n, although it declares that the President
is entitled to no respect, that the prOcama-
ton is not law, that no soldier owes fidelity to
it, that it is an arbitrary exercise oftyrannlcal
power, and that the quicker we can be rid OF
such a Government the better, yet it unwit'
tingly yindcates the wisdom of the Commander
whom il reyies. Mr.. Brooks quoted IN support
of his declaration that the South could never
be subugated, the saving of Edmund Burke
that for 500 years England had attempted to
suhlugate Ireland by arms in vain, but that
the very moment the English Constitution, En-
clisb laws, and English liberty began to be ex-
tended to ireland, Ireland began to be subju-
gated. Nothing but the blind zeal of the neo-
phyte could have prevented the new mouth
piece of the Five Points from seeing that this
illustration alone was complete and perfect
answer 10 his rhodomontade against the Grand
est Act of the Century. But only blind men
can speak against it at all. No wonder that
they confound themselves.