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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-04
By the Governor of North Carolina.
A PROCLAMATION.

NORTH CAROLINIANS! your country needs your
aid for its protection and defence against invading
foe The President of the Confederate States has made
requisilion upon our State to complete her quota OF
troops in the field. Oar borders invaded by
the enemy in force, now thretentng advance to de-
prve of liberty, property, and all that we hold dear
as lf-goyerning and free people We must resist
him at all hazards and by every means in power.
He wages for snhjngation--a war forced upon
US in wrong aud prosecuted without right AID in spirit
of vengeul wckedneSs without parallel in the his
tory of warfare among civilized nations. AS you
value your rights of fgovernmen all the blessings
of freedom; the halowe ed endearments of home and
6resde of family and kindred call upon You to rally
their Defence and TO sustain the NOBLE and sacred
cause in which are engaged.
North Carolina has always proved true constant and
brave in the hour of trial ard of danger. Never let it
be said in the future that she has failed maintain
this high If we are threatened now more than
heretofore and upon own SOIL let our exersous be
equal to every demand on patriotism. honor and
glory. No temporary reverSes dampened the arder OF
YOUR ancestors though the enemy marched
in columns through the State The fires of liberty
still burned brightly in their breasts They
moved in energy, and resisted by GAL
liant deeds with abiding hope aud minimizing courage
and perseverance, bravely conendng with enemies at
home well the foreign foe, until after struggle of
long years, Independence was achieved and
acknowledged. Let initiate their glorious example.
The redoubling his efforts aud straiuing
to overrun country and subJngate Us TO us
domination-his avarice and ambition Already it is
proposed in their Congress to establish territorial
government in a portion of our State. Now Is the time
to prove 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 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 salor Tender
yourselves in companies and in squads under ocers OF
YOUR own selection. You will be at once accepted and
organized regiments under the laws that are or
may be made apd which it is my duty to execute The
Adjutan General of the State will issue the necessary
orders for this purpose.
Fellow Citizens-Yeur first allegiance is due to
North Caroliaa Rally TO her banners. Let every man
do his duty, and our country will be sess
Given under my hand aud the seal of the State, at
Raleigh, this 22d of February, thousand eight
hundred and sixty-two.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-04
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Last week trade considerably revived By few
days of fair weather. .-..gf Sc
About 100 bales of cotton sold at prices rangiag
from to 90 The article was somewhat depressed
at the close of the week. ... --.--' s. (.
Flour 81 to S425 per sack-supply limited. . s.ss,l,
Wheat Sl5O to 81 .55 per bushel-in demand zs - Z
Corn has advanced to 81 per bushel, but decline
is expected by dealers. F. ssr5sss q !
Oats 60 to 65, Peas IS to IS. .-a ..zt ga srssya.
New Bacon IS to 90 hog round Lard Is 70 20. "a q
Irish Potatoes, for planting $2-2s per bnshel esq al
Whiskey S2.o5 $50 per gallon. Is ss.a-8 i'd sas
Molasses 90 81 per gallon By the barrel >
Sugar 10 to Is by the barrel. FL sssfsasss satdnl
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-04

In this county the 25th utimo, Lieut.. Thomas A
Wilson, of Capt. j. II. Potts company from Hopewcll
district in this county.
Near Raleigh, the ED inst, Mrs Martha Courts,
wife of Daniel W. Courts, Esq State Treasurer, aged
80 years.
In Salisbury, on the 18th ult, Mrs Jane A. Locke,
wife of Mr. VIM Locke.
In Statesville the 9th ult, at Walkers Hotel Mrs
Sarah Bower, of Ashe county, aged A years.
At the Hospital in Raleigh, the l4th ult. Mr John
Cox aged years, of Michael Cox, decd of Gas
ton county. Mr. Cox native Of Cabarrus county,
and was a volunteer in Capt. Rankin's company from
CASTOR county Col Lees Regiment. He was brave
soldier and beloved by his c0mpanions.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-04
Seauestration Act.

Having been appointed Receiver for tie counties of
Clenveland, Lincoln, CASTOR, Catawba, Irede and
Mecklenburg, hereby notify every Attorney, Agent.
former Partner Trustee other person, holding or
controlling in said district any lands, tenements
Entertainments, goods and chattels, rights credits,
any interest therein, for any Alien Enemy of the
Confederate States speedily to inform of the same,
and to render account thereof, and far as
practicable to put the same in my hands Any person
wfuly failing to do SO, is made guilty by the law of
q high msdemeanor.
D. SCHENCK, Receiver.
Ny address is Lincolnton, v. G.
P. S.-Particuar attention is directed to the Sd and
l4th sections of the late Act amendatury to the first
Act of Sequestration."
March 4, 1862 I'm
Irede Express copy l month and send bill to this
office,
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RIsHT-The Richmond Wing very properly advises
that rather than let the cotton and tobacco of the
South fall into the hands of the enemy it should be
burnt In order keep England and France from in
terferng, the enemy have assured those countries that
they would crush the rebellion and furnish the
and tobacco of the South the world. 1t has
been asserted England that up to the 23d of Jany
the Emperor of France resolved announce to
the Legislative Corps his determination recognize
the Southern Confederacy, but he suddenly changed
his mind and postponed the matter. This postpone
ment is attributed to Stewards assurances that he
would qnel the rebellion and export plenty of cotton
If the southern people do not want the to last
for three four yenrs, they should permit bale
hogshead of tobacco fall into the hands
of the yankees Wherever they effect landing the
cotton ought to be Immediately burnt if it cannot be
removed of reach of the vandals. If individuals
unwilling to do this, the State Confederate au.
| thorities should have it done.
Since writing the above find the following notice
| of important movement in the Richmond papers
CoTToN BURNED.-A la ge meeting of cotton
| and tobacco planters held in Richmond on
Thursday last, which resolutions adopted to
memorabilia Congress 10 buy the cotton and tobacco
crops and burn the rather than they should fall
into the hands of the Addresses delivered
by DIR. c. K Marshall of Miss; Hon. Mr. Moore, Oh Ky.
| Gen. Footc, of Tenn, and others.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-04
Feb IS, 1862
state Of Worth Carolima-Union 60.

state Of North CarOiima-UniOm Co.
Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessionsan9ary 1re 1855
c. Austin, high Sheriff of Union county, having 70.
turned into Court the following of land for sale
for arrearages Of for the years 1885, SO and 90
to-wit: s. e-.ss
One tract belonging to William McCain's Estate,
containing 95 acres on the waters of Cain Creek.
One tract belonging to J Black, contauing ice
acres on the waters of Cain Creek. #&i
One tract belonging 10 Archb Frew, containing les
acres the waters Of THelve-mile Creek. =tssf . +
One tract belonging to Fulwood containing 400
acres, the waters Of Twelve mile creek.
One belonging 10 Lilies, containing 200
acres, on the waters of Twelve-mile creek
One tract belonging TO Groot, containing tao
acres, the waters OF Crooked creek aGs& 81 3
One tract, belonging to John Hale containing 24e
acres, the waters of Cain creek. ...-r Il "a
One tract belonging 10 Bronson, Gold Hoyt, con-
tanning ls,444 acres, the waters of Twelye-mle
creek f.e.
One tract belonging to Thomas Tappan, contain.
ing G25 acres, the water Of Crooked creek. eg
And ii appearing the satisfaction of the Court that
the above named persons reside beyond the limits Of
this State is therefore ordered by the Court that
publication be made for six successive weeks In the
Western Democrat notifying said Eou-resdents 20 APP
pear and answer according 10 law. - #~s@r~e
Witness J Irbr, Clerk of our said Court At ofscs
in Monroe the first Monday in January A. D., 1861,
aud in the seth year of American Independence. ~
5o4-6t J. E. IRBY, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-04

By is stated that fortyeght vessels have arrived
at Southern ports since the blockade established
and it is said twenty three of them loaded with
Coffee that article formed large portion of their
cargoes. Now if this statement is correct what makes
coffee high and apparently scarce? The reason is,
there set of land sharks, called spectators, travel
ing the country ready to buy up any article that
may be in demand, and they hear of the
rival of lot of coffee they rush forward and buy it,
control the price and keep it up. So with many
other artices-the prices kept up by SPECTATORS
men who are determined to make money of the war
even if the people suffer for the necessaries of life.
They ought to be remembered
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-04

NORTHERN IrENs.-Thc Federal loss at the battle of
Roanoke Island is stated at so killed and 222
wounded; Confederate loss Is killed and 50 wounded
This is the enemys statement.
Gen Lander complains that of his officers Col
Amzanze guilty of cowardice, aud the Secretary
of war recommends that he be shot dismissed but
prefers shooting him.
A of President Lincoln, aged about years. Tiled
Ist ult. Another is dangerously ill., TAf-
Fiction is certain upon wicked men like Abe
Lincoln for their cruel war upon The SOUTH
Some idea of the Federal loss Fort Donelson may
be gained from the following northern dispatch:
Cairo, Feb. 2O-There remains only l6 members of
company G., 18th Illinois Regiment, who killed
wounded taken prisoners; and of the whole reg-
meut, over 40 effective men left.'
\ disastrous fire occurred in the city of Boston
last week. destroying immense amount of property.
Two thousand bales of cotton and eighty Thousand
bushels of corn and oats were burnt.
A violent storm of wind ragged throughout the North
on Monday the oath of Feby. In Washington, Balti-
more New York anu Philadelphia, great damage was
done to buildings and shipping
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-04
FROM MANASSAS

An early movement seems to be expected at Manassas
The who there with their husbands have been
sent off Gen Johnston has issued order in relation
to the conduct OF troops in battle. Before going
battle, every Captain will call the roll of his company and
on coming out of action they will again call the roll and
every man missing. who is not dead, wounded absent
on Leave will be courtmartiaed for cowadce Carrying
the wounded from the field in the midst of an action is
also prohibited and every going the rear any
pretenee whatever will be shot by the file officers. This
looks like business.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-04
EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE.

The Paris correspondent of the Herald of the It'll,
that the distress in Rouen and Lyons is great
among the lower classes that there is serious
disturbances. Many mills have stopped for want of
cotton, and many thousands are out of employment.
He further that unless the Emperor ntcrercs in
the American quarrel they must starve; and unless
Mcclellan speedily strikes a blow, the Washington
Government will be exposed to pressure from
France and perhaps England. The people of France
are losing confidence in the ability of the Northern
Government to put down the revolution. The cry for
help from the manufacturing departments will soon be
heard, headed by the Imreria Government.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-04
Executive Department N. Carolina,
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
RAIr1nu Eeh 18th 1857

ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE, / e.
RALEIGH, Feb. l3th, 1864. (
FIVE REGIMENTS OF VOLUNTEERS FOR THE
WAR wanted to make up North Carolna's quota
of the Army of the Confederate States, to whom 0
bounty of FIFTEEN DOLLARS per man will be paid
by the State and FIFTY by the Confederate States.
The number is expected TO be raised with as little
delay possible; and Companies at present organizing
will Immediately report 10 this Office. They viii be
received by companies individuals, and when full
company is rendered foGr officers will be commissions
ed; with less number, appointments will be given as
follows: Captain for forty First Lieutenant for
twenty five; Second Lieutenant for fifteen. e.s e..
The Militia who have been ordered duty and 10
be in readiness, still avail themselves Of this OPP
portunty of getting into the Volunteer Service; and
the number doing will be credited their respsstiEs
Counties.
BY order of the Governor: J. G. MARTIN,
At Adjutsnt General. 70
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-04
NORTHERN NEWS-

Norfolk, Feb. 28-By late northern papers it is stated
that there We're movements of the Federal army
on the Potomac A dispatch from Fort Donclson to St
Louis says that Nashville evacuated aud that the
Governor of Tennessee had burnt all the State documents
and retired to Murreesboro Gen Grant, federal has de-
cared martial law Western Tennessee. 1t is report
ed that the Conrderates will make a stand Columbus
and Memphis Forces are concentrating at Memphis and
Notifications being erected.
In New York. on the 9th, Cotton sold at % cents The
New York Herald says that in very short time they will
get possession OF two millions bales of the South
aud will be able to send enough Europe to last the
factories for year. In this way they hope pacil Eng
land and France. Let southern people remember this
and burn the cotton wherever the enemy lands. I
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-04

At Oak Lawn. Cabarrus county, the 22d ut.
by Rev. J. L. Kirkpatrick Rev. J. n Craig Of Lancas-
teryille, S. c. to Mss Lydia B. Harris
In Raleigh, the 25th ult, Rev. c. Fl. Wiley Of
Greensboro, to Miss Mitte, daughter of James NJ
Towles, Esq
In Salisbury, the goth nit, Mr N. B. MUIR to Miss
II. L. Brown.
In Cabarrus county. the Alb nit, Mr. John A. Isen-
hour to Miss Margaret Smith Also, the 18th ult,
Mr. Philip \. Overcast to Miss Rachael NJ A. Wallace
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-04
Town Notice.

Ordered by the Board of Commissioners that no acc
counts shall be hereafter made against the Town of
Charlotte except such specoiy authorized BY s
Board Of Commissioners upon The tsrHe order Of the
Mayor. And that any person presenting any account
against the Town to the Board for payment, not spe-
cialy authorized by the Board to be made, must pro-
duce the order of the Mayor authorizing the contract
ing of such account. 49, .
Ordered that advertisement of this notice be made In
of the public newspapers of the Town
THOS. w. DEWEY, Sc
Clerk of the Board Of Com.
February 25, 1862 St Sac. /
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-04

FROM THE VALLEY.-Private letters from
Winchester furnish information that Gen. Jackson
has caused the removal Of the quartermaster and
commissary stores from that point, in anticipation
Of an early attack from the enemy. The same
letters also state that a report prevails that the
enemy have crossed or crossing, in large
force, at Williamsport The distance from Viii
Transport to Winchester, by the Martinsburg aud
Winchester Turnpike, is thirty miles, aud the
roads are represented to be almost impossible.
Whether the enemy will risk an attack at this
time, or in very short time, is extremely doubt
full, unless his facilities for transportation are
much more extensive and efficient than we have
reason to believe them to be- At any rate, we
feel we'll satisfied that Gen. Jackson will make a
gallant stand before yielding the place, which he
will only do when overpowering numbers render
it prudent and eccssary-Richmond Dispatch.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-04

Eas- Some three hundred Yankee prisoners passed
a"Fough this place from Columbia last week. their
! " N'hmond to be exchanged. They had TO
fn"h over here from till o'clock which time some
"' 'nein improved in walking about town The guard
mo nave these men in charge ought not to permit
,"e'h 10 roam at Will through our towns Our cause
mas already suffered too much in CONSEQUENCE of core
aud gIIgeuoe, and it is time to be more strict
and vigant. ~ ~
stated IN the Northern papers that arrangements
were made between the two Governments previops tn
'ne e 'e'eFSes 10 our arms, for exchanging all the
prisoners heid by each party. At that tim. the Com
federates held according TO the northern sta,anr,
three hundred more prisoners than the Fe,eraI be1,
but the Confederate Government proposed 70 release
these parole Since then the FederaIs have cor,-
Ell large Luinbtr of southern men, and j, rcu,;s -
be whether the Lincoln Government will bc ~
generous our Government, and release them on ma
role. The Raleigh Register says that the Roanoke
Island prisoners have been released parole and
many of them returned to Raleigh.
Two men have been arrested the coast, and con-
fined in Jail Raleigh charged with plotting The
my to Roanoke Island.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-04
Feb 10, 1862


All persona indebted TO the estate Of DR.. W. A, Ar
drey, deceased by note account, will please
forward and settle with J. p. Audrey: and those haw-
ing claims against the estate must present them for
settlement within the time prescribed by law this
notice will be pleaded in bar Of their recovery f
J. b. ROBINSON,
J. P. ARDREY, u
Feb 49, 1862 II Executors
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-04
yOLUMTEEgg WANTED.

Having received authority from the Governor OF X.
Carolina enlist for the war, all those desrous
of entering the service will do well to call my Office
and enroll their names Whenever l may be absent
from town, A. c. Williamson, Esq will attend TO this
business for bounty of 500 will be given TO
each when the company is completed and entersa
Regiment ]. A. FOX,
Feb lS, 1859 Recruiting Officer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-04

THE CHRISTIANS PRAYER.-The following are con-
Guiding words of President Davis Inaugural Address
"Wih humble gratitude and alteration. acknowledge
ing the Providence which has visbly protected the
Confederacy dnring its bref hat evcnttul to
Thee oh God! ;rustingy conlmit myself and prayer
fully invoke Thy blessing my country and its cause
1t is time for all to pray but We must remember to
keep the powder dry.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-04
GOODS! GOODS!
March 4, 1862

Wishing to close out our business, we will sell at
Davidson College the following Goods either al whole
sale or retail viz White and figured Muslins, Black
Silks, Irish Linen, Linen Drills, Ribbons, Gloves and
Hosiery, Hats. Hardware, &c. &c
Also, a large lot of Read -made Clothing.
nky- Merchants will find it to their advantage to
give us a call. Terms, cash.
J. NJ. N. HOUSTON CO.
March 4, 1869 lt-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-04

MARTIAL LAw-It will be seen by the Procla-
nation of the President, that Martial Law is
established over the cities of Norfolk and Ports
mouth and the surrounding country. similar
step should be speedily taken in this city and the
circumiacent cOuntry-Richm0nd Uhg.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-04
Iron Foundry.

The subscriber informs the public that he succeeds
c. j. SKIOLD in the Iron Manufacturing business
the stand known as Spring Hill Forge, miles east
of Lincolnton. This Forge has been in operation for
a number Of years, and has a good reputation for the
excellent quality of the Iron made.
Address orders to me at Spring Hill Forge, Lincoln
county, y. G.
PARSONS EAYLOR.
March 4, 1862. St-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-04

have on hand lot of Oil-Cloth Goats; also Oil
Cloth by the yard, which / will sell at reasonable
prices. Call at the store Of Messrs HIlker 4 Kuek
next door TO Elias Cohen's, grocery store.
r. ". AHREES.
Feb L. i2G2 I'm ".
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-04

MOVING FoRWARD.-A report reached here
yesterday morning that Federal steamer was in
the mouth of Neuse river some 40 or so miles be-
low here but whether the repor: true OF,
or whether it was heading this way, we do not
know; most likely it reconoitering ex-
petition if seen at ALL We shall not be surprised,
however, to receive a visit from Gen. Burnside
almost any day. He is bent upon mischief and
We cannot expect to be verlooked.-NerJerm
PrOQre<s Of the 2SM.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-04

THE ATTACK ON ELIZABETH CITY, n. c.
Though somewhat late it may interest your read
ers to have a correct account of :he attack upon
Elizabeth City:
The Yankees took US rather by surprise. The
small battery of four 32-pounders at Cobb's
Point, was in state of incompletion-it would
have taken two days more to complete it. Eleven
of the Yankee gunboats up about seven
o'clock on the morning of the 10th. Six of our
gallant little fleet was lying between the city and
the battery Gen. Henningsen's battery of light
artillery placed about half mile in the rear
of the heavy battery to prevent land forces from
cutting off. The enemy came up within half
a mile before they opened on us-at that distance
giving US a perfect shower of 32-pound rife she'll
Our little feet opened hot fire on them, did
also the battery. The enemy advanced rapidly.
The air was loaded with shells The battery held
out until two boats had passed aud our ammuni-
ton had given out The feet (ours) still fought
most calamity, retreatng the while. The fleets
came so near to each other that small arms were
used most effectually; but the supply of ammuni-
ton was very small, and soon gave out, when, of
course, they retreated as best they could up the
river. Three escaped, one was burnt, taken,
and one sunk. When the ammunition at She
battery gave out, Commodore Lynch, with his
men, retreated through the woods After going
short distance, ball struck large limb, which
fell and killed two men. After the enemy had
passed the battery, Gen. Henningsen, at the re-
quest Of the citizens, sent detail to burn the
town. They had succeeded in burning twenty or
thirty houses, when Sergeant Scruggs, who was in
charge, saw steamer heave to the wharf, and,
taking it for Of fleet, requested the men
to assist him in the discharge of his duties. 1t
turned out to be one of the Yankee boats, and of
course he Immediately seized Our forces lost
but few livingstone baggage wagon, caisson, and
Lieut.. Gilmer Aid to the GeneraD lost horse.
The exact loss of the fleets | cannot tell.
- Cor of RichmOnd DISPATCH
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DIR. !. NJ. MILLER.
Charlotte. N. c.,

Charlotte, N. G., - asa4 %
Has resumed the Practice of Medicine, and can be
found, at his Office in Brawleys Building Immediately
Drucker and Heibruns Store At his residences.
Feb. IS 1862.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-04

SEQUEsTRATIoS.We refer the reader to the card OF
Mr. Schenck the Receiver for the counties of Meek
l"nhurg, Lincoln, CASTOR, Catawba, Clcuveland and
lredeil. He is going to work Immediately take
charge of the property of alien enemies.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-04

ssa- We publish two important Ordinances passed
by the State Conventiou--one prohibit distation
OF gram the other in regard to the Finances the
State The latter ordinance il il said Mill prevent the
nhcuity "hich was likely to arise between the Banks
and The StaIe.