The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-11
THE NEWS.

THE NEWS.
The latest news will BE- found in another column Our
readers can form their conclusions The northern
elections have resulted in favor of the democrats out un
fortunately tue Congressman will not be emitted 10
s until after the 4th of March next, and Therefore WI"
not be- heard probably before hence, the regular
time for the Congress to meet
The recognition rumor has again played out There
is no prospect of early recognition
CoxscP1prIoS-The Secretary of War has published
,.guaons for putting in operation the late conscrpt law
w will publish them in full next week. We have time
this week to only make the following extract:
IAN prisons liable CONSUMPTION may, before enroll
rnt volunteer in Companies IN service on the 10th ut
snrl I-ti2 But after enrolment, they cannot VoIun-
TER nor can they any tim" volunteer IN Companies
received into service since the 10th April 1907.
And in all cases in which substitute becomes subject
to military service the exemption oi tue PhclPa ny Iea
son of The substitution, shall expire
HORSE BrRsr-We learn the residence Of Mr.
Eli Brown in Steel Creek, this county, was burned on
Tuesday last about o'clock, p. III. The house and
ali the furniture entirely consumed 1t is sup
posed that the fire originated by sparks from the fire.
place Mr. Brown is poor man, and this loss falls
heavily upon him at this time
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sermon delivered by Rev Alex Sinclair Of this place.
mile Church. Lancaster District, ). O., ON last
Thank giving day The vigorous and active intellect
of the Reverend gentleman is discernble in every
pnCe Of the discourse While it the victories
and defeats of our arms. it shows how great our
obligations God for numerous blessings since this
cruel WAS forced upon US. The sermon is pub
Hshrd by request of the congregation.
We have also received from friend at Fayetteville
a Sermon delivered in the Methodist Church at that
place by the Rev. }. W Tucker the &c ut and un-
ishmrut of E1ortion." 1t earnestly pOrtrays the
nifty of the exorioners SINS, but fear that
will have little effect the hearts and conscences OF
those who determined get rich by taking "iv"n-
rage of the necessities of the people They would not
heSitas form regular copartnerShiP with the Devil
himself if Ii few dollars could be made by the opera
ton
seY-Wc are requested Iate that Sergt r. c. Bell
of Capt J. T. Davis Company 49th n. c. Regiment, is
now ut home for the purpose of procuring Blankets
tor the members Of his company, who in great
need Of them. Scrgt. Bell will leave Charlotte for
his Company Monday, the Eth inst. Blankets may
be the residence Of the late ". A Audrey, or
left at Charlotte.
NORTH CAROLINA GESERALs.-We notice commu-
nicaOE in the Raleigh Register suggesting the pro-
prietv aud the right have North Carolina Generals
appointed to command North Carolina Brigades where
vacancies have occurred. We agree with the writer
that the claims Of North Carolina in this respect,
should not be ignored without protest Ii is stated
that General Hill has recommended Gcorgians and
Virginins fill the vacancies OcCnsioned by the death
of Generals Branch and Anderson. As North Caro-
linian protest against any such long as
We have in the field many able Colonies from our
rbO have hecD in ei,y deirI
battles, and exhibited gaantry and capacity. We
Jealous of other States but have heard Off
of other States Wntouly deprcciate soldiers
until forbearauce has ceased to be virtue Let North
Carolina Brigades have North Carolina Generals, and
then may expect to have justice done gallant
in official reports and otherwise. We hear that
Of beet Colonies Indignant the prospect
of being placed under Brigadiers from other States
who have had nn more, aud in not much,
experience AS themselves North Carolina has more
men in TIA" field in proportion population than any
other state tprohnbly Virginia e1ccpteGl and Ter SOL
diers hold fewer prominent Office.
Esg-It will be by advertisement in another
column that Prof S. Lander intends opening a Female
Seminary in Lincolnton. lie has purchased a COM
mudious building in that place, we'll ada ted to school
purposes. LincOlnron is pleasant location, healthy
a. all OF the year. and accessible by railroad
and otherwise to all portions of the State; aud Mr.
Lander is experienced instructor in whom full
fdcuce may be placed
WATCH roUR SHoxE HOUSES Breaking open smoke
houses is OF frequent days,
10y our exchanges We hear of bold robbcrieS in
this section
MAMMOTH PorAIo.--we shown last week
Sweet Potato Of the Yam Species raised by Mr. James
Collins Of Steele Greek in this county which weighed
very nearly 10 pounds.
Mr. Lee Helms OF Union county, raised Sweet Po-
tato of the red-Spauish kind. weighing six mounds
bIvInEND.-The Bank of North Carolina has declared
semi-annual dividend of four per cent, payable on
the first Monday in December.
Ra-Gov. Norchead mas donated five hundred dol
lars to the Ladies Soldiers AID Society of Greensboro
Ia The repor, that Gen. Bragg has been superccded
IN the command Of the Kentucky army, turns out to
DC untrue 1t is stated that the President approves of
II" conduct aud has full confidence in his ability as
commander.
E2s- The building used a cartridge mandatory
nj Jackson Miss was blown pieces by an explosion
u" wednesday last. All the opr5ative<-bovs, girls
"ou women about so in uumher-were killed
FIEpNoNT RALEoAD-The Greensboro. Ps,rio, cay.
'"e construction of this road is progressing finely
l"Fee number OF hands now cmploved and energy
seems TO mark the work. Messrs Wilkes T. r. 81
contractors.