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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01
State Of North Carolima-Union GO.

Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-January erm 1862
c. Austin, high Sheriff Of Union county, having re-
turned Court the following tracts of land for sale
for arrearages of for the years 1885, $50 and go
to- witt
One tract belonging to William McCan's Estate,
containing 9J the waters Of Cain Greek.
One belonging to J Black, containing 100
acres on the waters OF Cain Greek
One tract belonging to Arch Frew, containing l6o
acres, on the waters of Twelve mile Creek.
One tract belonging to N Fulwood. containing 200
acres, on the waters of Twelve mile creek.
One belonging to Lilies, containing 500
acres, n the waters of Fwelve-miie creek
One tract, belonging to 6 " Groot, containing $50
acres on the waters of Crooked creek.
One tract belonging John Hale, containing 24o
acres on the waters Of Cain creek.
One tract belonging to Bronson, Gold HoTt, con-
tanning Is 444 acres OH the waters OF TWelve-miIe
creek.
One tract belonging to Thomas Tappan, contain
ing 625 acres, on the water of Crooked creek.
And it appearing the satisfaction of the Court that
the above named persons reside beyond the limits OF
this State it is therefore ordered by the Court that
publication be made for six successive weeks III the
Western Democrat notifying said nonresidenS to APP
pear and answer according to law.
Witness Irby, Clerk of said Court at office
in Monroe the first Monday in January, A. D., 1862,
and in the seth year of American Independence.
504-6t j. L. IRBY, Clerk
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Gy the Governor of North Carolina.
A PROCLAMATION.

NORTH CAROLINIANSl your country needs your
aid for its protection and defence against an invading
foe The President OF the Confederate states mas made
a reuuistion upon State 70 complete her quota of
troops in the field Our-own borders are invaded by
the enemy force, thretentng an advance to de-
prire liberty, property and all that We hold dear
as a self governing and free people We must resist
him at all hazards and by every means IN our power
He wages war for subjugation-a war forced upon
in wrong aud prosecuted without rght aud spirit
of venU1fi wickcdness without parallel in the his
tory Of warfare among civilized nations. As you
value YOUR rights of sefgOvernment all the blessings
of freedom: the hallowed endearmrnts of home aud
Preside OF family and kindred call upon you to rally
their defence and to Sustain the npole ana sacred
cause in which are engaged
North Carolina has always proved trne constant and
brave in the hour of trial and OF danger Never let it
he said in the future that she las failed to maintain
this high If we are threatened now more than
hcrer and upon SOIL let our exertions be
equal TO every demand on patriotism, honor and
glory No temporary dampened the arder of
your ancestors, though the enemy narched
in columns through the State The fires OF liberty
stll burned brightly in their breasts They
were moN ed in new energy, and resisted by gal
liant deeds with abiding hope and nnihchlng courage
and perseverance, bravely cOnendng with enemies at
home well the foreign foe, until, after struggle of
seven long years. Independence was achieved and
ackuow lodged. Let imi .ae their glorious example
The enemy redoubling his efforts and straining every
overrun our country and subJugate us 10 MS
domiuaion-his avarice aud ambition. Already 1t Is
proposed in their Congress to establish terrorlai
Government in portion of our State. Now is the time
to prove our zeal and animate by our example.
call upon the brave and patriotic men OF our state
to volunteer from the mountains to the sea- You are
wanted fill up quota in the Confederate army,
and for the special defence of the State rely with
entire confidence, for prompt and cheerful response
this call upon your patriotism and valor. Tender
Yourselves in companies and iii squads under officers OF
your own selection. 1ou will be at once accepted and
organized into regiments under the laws that are or
may he made, aud which it is my duty to execute Inc
Adutant General of the State will issue the necessary
orders for this purpose.
FGllow-C itizcns!-Yeur first allegiance is due to
North Carolina. Rally her banners. Let every man
do his duty and our country will be safe.
Given under nv hand and the seal of the State at
Raleigh this 22d of February one thousand eight
hundred and siXly-two.
HENRY 7. CLARK.
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MARVELLOUS SroRIEs.-It is not often that
marvellous tales told Of the dongs Of North
Carolina soldiers. But we find two in the Peters
burg Express, related by Mr. G. Q. White
(Nlanager Of troupe of MinstrcIs) who says he
commanded battery below Newbern during the
late fight there Speaking Of the retreat he
says:
:" Eight miles from Newbern member of the
9th \. c. Regiment, named NJ. NJ. Hunter, was
found lying on the track, with portion of his
head blown off by an exploding she'll. He had
walked that distance when he tell from the loss of
blood. Hew taken up, bu. died on reaching
Goldshnro.
"Anothcr soldier, who had been shot through
the head by a nusket ball, was walking about
Goldsboro Friday evening, with the blood stream
ing from both sides in pursuit of physician
He complained but h;te, aud said his pains were
not severe"
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Northern papers state that Gen. Mcclellan has
divided the grand army Of the Potomac into five
corps Il Grnaee. He has also ordered the follow
ing tariff of exchange Of prisoners-of- war; For a
General COMMANDMENTS Chief, sixty men; Lieut.
ant-Gcneral, forty men; Major General, thirty
men; igadicr-tione'al, twenty men; Culoucl.
ten men; Major, eight men; Captain, six men;
Lieutenant, four men; Sub. Lieutenant or Ensign,
three men; commissioned officers, two men;
privates. man for man.
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READ THIS.
E'Ihc S0ENiarss Relief.

Having closed business IN the town of Charlotte
hereby give yoa due notice that your Notes and Ac-
counts for 1861 ready for settlement. shall ex-
pect all persons (except the soldier in the army TO
come forward Immediately and pay up, as am com
oelled to have money suffer. Any man that will
keep money in his pocket when il is justly due his fell
low is doing injustice TO himself and his country
therefore ask you come forward and pay up. The
that would take advantage of tile present stay law
might credit again.
Dec 10, So I'm WI. TRELOAR
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A ca E %

TO QUIZ Erie ..
For the purpose of settling outstanding business
to this date, firm will change its style the ts
day of January, 1862, to WILLIAMS & OATES who
will continue the business ut the old stand of the sub
scribcrs. We earnestly request customers to
forward and settle their Indebtedness as business
not be carried without money.
The ready zeal with which both partners have vol
unteered to serve their country is 6 claim upon you
which should not be overlooked should you by
withholding their just due. a total sacrifice of
their business. OATES s WILLIAMS
Dec 81. 1851 If
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HARDWARE. &c,
$40 REWARD.

RUNAWAY from where we had them hired.
Chester, in June last, three negro men, viz: Bill,
Giles and Henry.
Bill and Giles we bought the l4th of last November
at the estate sale of Ed. Leach Broad River, in
ork District. They being brothers and having rea-
tnns in the mel ghborhoo where we purchased them,
it is than likely they have made Their way back
to their old ne ghborhood
Bill is about years old feet inches high, will
weigh $50 100 pounds Is very black; rather sharp
faced speaks quick when spoken TO.
Giles his brother is about "a years old: feet
inches high will weigh 100 lbs, is very black, and
walks with his head up and feet turned out in front.
Henry, pun chased Jan. |, OF Col. c. Rives the
tatawh, river. Ee 28 wears old, well feet 10
inches high, and will weigh 10 pounds; has heavy
brow and speaks slowly has some character run
away Nay go Charleston Washington city, il is
hard telling where he will go as he is gentleman Of
travel
They all ran off about the same time.
We will pay S75 reward for the men, or S23
piece for either Of them delivered in any jail that We
get them. These boys may attempt to make their
way North as some others from this place have at
tempted. PRIDE DUNQEANT.
Chester, s. c, July 80, 1861 If
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New Family Grocery Store
I. 3. E0ASCRRAH4E & q o.,

!. 3. EDASCEEA & o.,
Wholesale and Retail dealers in Family Groceries,
choice old Wines, (highly improved by age.)
Also, Havana Segars, Tobacco, Wooden and VII
low Ware, &c
Having established ourselves in Charlotte, and in
consideration the hardness of the times; desire
and intend to sell to entire satisfaction of purcha
All orders accompanied with the cash will be
promptly attended to-
Store on Tryon Street, door above Palmer's Va
rietk Store.
March 26, 1861 so,
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Headquarters N. c. Militia,

(
GENERAL ORDER No. 3. Raleigh Dee I, 1861.
The following persons will be exempt from Company
drills except in three months All worklncn IN
any Factory engaged in working for the State max
ing arms, lead powder in ship building for the
State Confederate States, the necessary employees
Of Telegraph or Express lines, Daily Press, Ferry
and keepers of Canal Locks, State officers and
other persons whose enpioymentin the service of the
State is inconsistent with their attendance on Militia
drill. and persons excused under the Militia Law.
This order Will not be understood excusing any
person from Militia duty when called upon repel
invasion. suppress nsurrection or ON Regimen
tai or Brigade drills and By order Of the
Commander in chief. J. G. MARTIN,
Dec II. Adjutant General.
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Rey~ Bank Deeds, Attachments, and Court
Blanks for sale at this Office.
In consequence of the great advance in paper weare
compelled to ad rance the price Of Blanks to 81 qure
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IT'D WA Notice.

Ordered by the Board of Commissioners that no ac-
counts shalt be hereafter made against the Town of
Charlotte except such specially authorized dy The
BoQrd Of Commissioners, pon The acritten order Of the
Mayor And that any person presenting any account
against the Town the Board for payment, not spe
cally authorized by the Board be made, must pro-
dnce the order of the Mayor authorizing the
ing of such
Ordered that advertisement ofthis notice be made in
one OF the public newspapers Of the Town
TiIOS. w. DEWEY
Clerk of the Board Of Com.
February %. 1892 st
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WOODWORK and BLACKSNITHING

The subscriber is prepared do ali kinds of Wood
work and Blacksmithing, such making and repair
ing Wagons and Buggies, Horse hoeiug &c His Shop
is at MS residence nearly opposite Mr. W phifers
dwelling, and he also has Black smith Shop on the
bsck-slreet in the rear of the Metkleukurg House.
he solicitS share of public patronage, and feels
coz adent be can give satisfaction both in workmanship
ana charges Give him a trial
J. Il. PROPEST.
January 7, 1861
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FOE T'EgE WAR!
S0N MEN WAN E D.

The undersigned is authorized by the Secretary of
War of the Confederate States to raise battalion Of
Artcrymen, to man guns in battery for the War The
men kept in good quarters, and are exempt from
picket duty, &C. 1t is oay preferable to Cavalry or
Infantry duty. The Confederate Government pays all
those who enlist for the war, $50 Bounty.
Will receive recruits singly or III Companies. The
rank and file will elect their Company officers,
but persons who-are instrumental in raising Companies
or sections, are generally elected All who enlist Tor
the war will be exempt from draft Persons or Com
panies entcringt service will rendezous at Salisbury,
where suitable arrangements will be made for their
accommodation.
Address the undersigned at Salisbury.
". l.. YOUNG,
Capt. Provisional Army.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01

LAW in Noth Carolina bl EDWARD CANTwkLL
LIB, author Of the N. G. Justice, etc
CONTENTS: H." -.
OF legislative power in general legislative power in
North Carolina; legislative powers OF justices OF the
peace; county boundariesdeeds etc. county revenue
and charges court houses PRISONS etc county trustee
jury trials; fairs and public sales; general assembly;
inspections, public landings, ETC.; poor houses and
hospitals registers and clerks; rivers and creeks gates
ferries and bridges weights and measures; idiots and
nafics retailers Ncusc vcr public roads and cart
WAYS; public landings and inspections; mills and mil
ers ordnaries and constabes patrols; waTdeBs OF the
poor prison bounds roads ferries and bridges; poll tax
exemptions executive power in general executive
power in North Carolina; executive power Of be courts
chief justice and clerk attorneys at law attorney gen
erl reporter and marshal clerks and soiicor counsel
for paupers; guardians; county attorney; nuctOneeI
court clerks; cGTOners boundary commissioners
committees of finance; county trustee; county treasurer
special commissioners of fairs; inspectors SUI
perintendents Of schools; commissioners OF navigaon
wardcns of the poor registers commissioners OF rivers
and creeks; shcris constabes rangers standard keep
ers; retailers administrators; chairman of special
cour,; commissioners of deeds and conveyance; COM
missoners Of low lands; entry takers and surveyors
superintendent of elections guardians and receivers
Inspectors commissioners of internal Improvements;
pa tion pat oil committee processioners tex IIstels
boards of valuations oyersrefs OF roads and rivers,
commissioners Of wrecks tobacco pckers and coopers.
The APPENDIX contains forms Of Deeds and Con-
yerances follows: Agreements Ass awards,
bills of sale, bills Of exchange and ladiug bonds mis-
celianeous bonds, contracts deeds marriage set le
ments, mortgages coraItuership articles, notes,
leases, &c.
This book contains 556 pages, is gotten up n sure.
rGr style and b1uAd in law calf Price. single copy,
$500. EDWARD CANTNELL.
RALEIGH, NC
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DIR. T., IN. ANDREWS =,

CHARLOTTE, \. G.,
Would inform the public generally and the citizens of
Mecklenburg particularly, that he has resumed the
Practice of DENTISTRY and may be found at his old
stand. He is prepared to set Artificial Teeth Gold
Silver, Vulcante, the Cheoplastic process,
patients may desire, and fill Teeth with Gold, Tin
Amalgam Os Artificial.
He is also prepared to perform any operation belong
ing Dentistry, and need not say that he will be pleas
ed to wait upon am of his old friends friends
you may take hat fer granted.
February 5, 1861
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DIR. GREEN w. CALDWELL

Has resumed the Practice of Medicine in association
with Dr. P. c. Caldwell He may be found at the office
of AIR Owens.
October /, 1861. ssss.
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y. G. GU e. T. e q Z ,
Repairing, gsels-gaangiag, &c.

The subscriber begs leave to inform the public, that
he is prepared Repair Locks of every description
Clocks and Jcwery he will also clean Jewelry for a
very low price, will make Keys of all kinds; in fact all
Kind of light Repairing done at short notice. Special
attention paid to Exchanging. IL may be found OPP
poste the pOst-ohce. ". ". WOODED.
Jan IS. 862.
Wanted, ten thousand old Keys, of different sizes;
old Gun-ocks, &c. W. ". WOODED,
Jan IS, 1862 opposite the post Office
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The Celebrated Female Pills.

These Pills DO not all Diseases but they
rGmca 10 Lucoreh Fhiteshat dreadful scourge
female health, happiness and usefulness. They are
no ~Stcnted and no humbug, but prepared by
q North Carolina physician of high standing and Of
long experience in the treatment of female diseases
All that is necessary convince you of their efficacy is
a fair trial. For particulars. wrappers. Price 81
per box. For sale at the DRUG STORES.
Jan. 5, 1861 yr
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The subscriber is prepared to purchase the new
crop of Wheat al the highest market price. Farmers
will find it to their advantage to call at the CHAR
LNTTE STEAM MILLS before selling.
Jan'y l, 1862 if JNO. WILKES.
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The fniiowing Generals we're appointed to the old
United States Army. without passing through the
West Point Academy: David ( Twigss, VIM w
Loring.
The following Generals first saw service in the
Mexican n l. Bonham, Henry Jackson
Gideon J Pillow. Samuel II Anderson Chas Clark
ThoS Hndnan, john { Brcckimridge Benz F
Ch"otham, Richard Griffith, Albert Pike, Adley II
GLADDEN., Maxcy Gregg.
The following Generals participated in the Texan
wars and the wars with Mexico: Ben McCulloch
Louis T WigfalI.-
The following Generals saw no military service
previous to the present war. John b Floyd Henry
Wise. Robert Tnombs, Richard TAYLOR, Thos i
FI"urn"y. l. Pope Walker. K Znlcoffer. VIM
Malone, L OBJ Branch, William II Carol. r f
Rhodes Some. however received military educa-
cations at State institutions.
Virginia has 10 Generals in the Confederate
Armies; South Carolina 3; Louisiana 6; Gesrria 7:
Tennessee 8; North Carolina 8; Kentucky 2: NARY
land i; Alabama l. Mississippi 1; Texas g. Arkan
sas 2; Florida l; Missouri none.
The following Generals were born at the North.
though previous TO the present they were cti-
Gems of the Southern States: General Cooper born
in New York; Ripley, in Ohio; Pemberson, in Penn
syvania; Pike, in Massachusetts,; Blanchard in
Massachusetts; French, in New Jersey.
The following natives of North Carolina.
viz: Leonidas Polk. Braxton Bragg. TheophiIus
H Holmes, Ben McCulloch VIM " Loring. Rich'd
c Gatlin, Felix X Zollicoffer. Gabriel j Raines,
/. OBJ Branch
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Acting Master OF Transportation.
Linco1nton April +, 1861
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a NEW LAW HOGk.
CANTWELL'S PRACTICE AT LAW.

lust published, treatise upon the PRACTICE AT
LAW in North Carolina. by EDWARD CANTwkLL
LIB, author Of the n. G. Justice, etc,
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MACHlNiSTS.


UUAvING ENTIRFLY REFITTED THE SHOP FORM
III ERLY occupied hY Joha Cooper. Ia Osgood,
Snalh Co.. Last AM Hub Factory. prepared to DO
al knd~ of work in the machinery OF elacSsmthing
line Having bad twelve years experience ia the best
nachiis shop. IN ihc country. hstisr myself that can
give safsfscfon these who may favor with
'heT work have in y employ one Of he hes, black
smith tie state. and pay particular atcntiont 10 horse
shoeire ard machine forging.
Rcparing II al kinds promptly attended C.
Nosieis - al kris built fer the Patenl Office.
Remember the place, enc squsre south Of the Union
b.poi o. illinois street T. FSpNN.
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MEDICAL.
Il A IL Il a n IT,
EFFERvESCENT
SEITZER ARERIENT
NJ e DICAL.
EFFICIENr AND AGREEABLE

This valuable and popular Medicine has universally
ceived the most favor able recommendations of the
Medical Profession and the Public "a the most
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APICRIENT.

II may be used with the best effect in
Bilious and Febre Diseases, Costivcness, Sick Headache
Nausea. Loss of Appetite, Indigestion, Acidty of
the Stomach. Torpidity of the Liver Gout,
Rheumatic Affections. Gravel, Piles,
And all Complaints where gentle and Cooling Aperent
or Purgative is required.
Ii is particularly adapted the Of Travellers 10y
Sea and Land Residents Hot Climates, persons OF Sc
deniary Habits Invalids and Convalescen Captains of
Vessels and Planters will find il valuable addition to
their Medicine Chests
IL is in the form of Powder, carefully put up in bot
ties TO keep in any climate, and merely requires water
poured upon to produce delightful eervescent bever
Numerous testimonials from professional and other
gentlemen Of the highest standing throughout the
try steadily increasing popularity for series of
years. strongly it. efficacy and valuable char
acer and commend it TO the favorable notice OF an intel
ligent public
Mannfa cured only by TARRANT a CO. No 27s Green
wch street of Warren reet New York; and for
sale by Druggists generally. jy7-dly
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process, by which any suit is commenced in
any court of record, either law or equity, so
cents: Prccided that no writ, summons. or
other process issued by Justice of the Peace,
or issued in any criminal suits commenced by
the United States or any State, shall be sub
ject to the payment of stamp duties; and pro-
rided further, that the stamp duties imposed
by the foregoing schedule B, on manifests,
bills of lading, and passage tickets shall not
apply to steamboats, or other vessels plying
between ports of the United States and ports
in British North America
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-03

nOCrOR LAWRENCE, after an extensive practice of
years in Baltimore, which he left for tour
through Europe, where he remained two years.
with his mind richly stored with scientific knowl
edge and research. The first six months spent in the
Liverpool nrmary for diseases Of the eye and after
which he avaied himself Of thorough course of YES
tigation in the Queens Hospital London where the most
wonderful daily effected The Doctors
of Chronic Diseases il entirely different from that
marked out by the superannuaed fathers Of medicine
called Ii is confined &c the routine system Of any
bgoed party, but embraces system of practice, not
only sound and RATIONAL but truly scientific in its
After many solicitations from physicians and others of
this the Doctor has consented to make the State Of
Indiana his permanent abode He will visit any in
the State BY request of six Of it, and
all presented with seldom attained.
His examinations will be made with care and his
opinion given freely and frankly, and CHARGE,
thereby saving expense and satisfying the minds of the
patients and friends.
To ladies who are incapable Of bearing healthy off,
spring from defomiy otherwise will find his advice
invaluable Othr interesting ana important advice will
be given TO married ladies' his opportunities have been
such that all the intricate Of female complaints
have been fully coprebended and the of the dis
truly aimed rendering his opinions correct,
and his advice and prescriptions valuable.
See circulars for particulars, which Will be distributed
i'm every hamlet IN the state. Headquarters
Spencer House, indianapolis It'd. jyl9d6m