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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-18
LATEST NEWS.
FROM VIRGINIA.

The enemy made dash into Martnsburg on Saturday
evening last, and captured ONE wounded Confederate
soldier On Sunday, they made an advance in consid
cradle force Gen A + Hills division from the dec
ton of Charlestown shelng the woods each side
they advanced; but the fire responded to by
troops They did not approach than five miles of
our forces.
On Saturday last eleven members of Whites cavalry,
of Loudoun county, captured one hundred and thirty
sraggers of the enemy forces Smokers Gap. They
belonged toarious regiments, and the time of their
capture unarmed. In addition, suffers wagons
captured containing valuable lot of shoes and
clothing One hundred and twentysix Of these priso
brought down by the Cenral evening
three took the oath of allegiance to the Confederscy
and left i'll Winchester, sick to travel. The
three who took the oath shoemakers and volunteered
their services in that capacity.
Passengers by the train state that q report reached
Staunton from Winchester yesterday morning to the
effect that Gen. A. P. Hill had had all engagement with
the enemy "Wednesday, in which he captured large
number of prisoners and Il wagon train of great value
estimated not less than 500. 1000
Along tie line of the Rappalxnnock everything is
quiet and indications of advance of the Yankees
-[Richmond Dispatch, 18th
Richmond, Nov. lot is said to be an ascertaned
fact that the enemy have feet in James River near
Brandon bar 1t reported that Stonewa Jackson has
re-Occuped Smokers Gap, and that he had performed
in the of the enemy and succeeded in cap
turing his supply train.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-18
FROM EUROPE.

RICHNoND, Nov. l5.-The from Europe is higiI-
y interesting.
The London Times says that two interpretations
given why the Cabinet meeting called for the 23d De-
ober, not held. One is that there is division in
the Cabinet-Sr NJ. c. Lewis representing party,
and Gladstone the other. The Times thinks the
solution is that Lewis expresses the opinion of the
whole Cabinet. and whilst England regrets the shed
ding of blood, she does not mean to interfere.
The English papers seem exercised at the blockade
established by the Yankees over Bermuda ports. Adj
miral Milne has been instructed to increase the fleet
on that station and look after Wilkes movements.
Alta public meeting held at Oldham, resolutions Of
fered, calling the English Government to recognize
the Confederacy, declared carried The mcelin &
is represented to have been uproarous affair.
Insurance rates American ships to Liverpool had
advanced from three to five per cent. under the niu
ence of the Alabamas doings.
Cotton advanced in the Liverpool market Id.
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LATEST NORTHERN NEWS

created tremendous excitement Throughout the entire
North. The indignation among the Democrats is intense.
letter written by Halleck to Secretary Stanton says
that Haeck the LIST October advised forward move
ment, and the 9th, he prremptory ordered it, the
fsing to execute this order is believed be the main
cause of McClean's removal and disgrace. A despatch
his army without clothing and could until
supplied In New York and Philadelphia the removal
met no favor. Intense excitement prevailed and the
partzans of Mcclellan noisy in their denunciatons.
Cheers are frequently proposed and given for him.
Gold in New York, on the 10th, was quoted at 1873.
Washington dispatches, of the 10th, say: No appre
tensions felt Of foreign collision unless it grows
in her ports to prey upon American commerce
The Washington Star Gas despatch from Chicago,
indc;ring that Lovejoy the abolitoniSt, was not re-
elected 10 Congress.
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CONTRIBUTIONS.
COL Williams acknowledges the receipt of the follow
ing contributions for the soldiers:

Col Williams acknowledges the receipt of the follow
ing contributions for the soldiers:
From c Alexander blanket quilt; Mrs Scarf 2
blankets, pair socks; Jas Carson pr socks / pr
SHOES, coat % yds linsey; Mrs DIR Miller blank
cts, pr Shoes Mrs F Boone blankets; Mrs E A
DR. socks M, Mar olahNe' Mrs W H. I1'1 p
blankets; James Craige blankets, 10 pr socks pr
drawers; Mrs J Osborne II carpet blankets, pr
SOCKS; Miss P A Mcleod pr socks; Miss Mary Nc
donald l pr socks; Yandle pr socks Miss Mary
BAN blanket, pr socks AIRS John Barr blanket.
pr socks; Mrs Fisher, blanket Mrs McRee socks.
q The list of contributions from the citizens of
flneVie neighborhood not received until late
Saturday evening and unable publish it this
week 1t shall appear next week. We gratifed
10 see that the citizens of that part of the county have
done SO well for the The donations pro-
cured through the efforts of Messr. VI Wallace and
R Daniel
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-18

HoRRID MUHpER--We learn that a most horrid
murder perpetrated Dallas, CASTOR county,
last week. Mr. Amos COrnwc of Chester District, S.
e, accompanied by his negro man, had been to the
Cotton Factory Lincolnton, with his wagon, for
the purpose Of buying cloth and yarn. On his return
he campcd within three hundred yards of
Dallas. Mr. Cornwell made his bed and to sleep
under some trees the wagon while the negro
cupcd the wagon. The negro that in the night
about o'clock he hesrd a noise, and looking out
two standing his master. He gave the
alarm, when the two off, and Mr Cornwel
WAS found in dying condition. having been knocked
in the head with The citizens of Dallas were
aroused and went the spot and tried to trace the
murderers with dogs, hut did succeed. The object
of the villains seem. to have been robbery but they got
only par; of Mr. C's money the alarm of the negro no
doubt preventing them from getting all. No one
suspicious the negro, and those who familiar with
til" occurrence express the belief that he is entirely
innocent. Mr. Cornwell lived in great agony after
Ccivng the blow, until next day, whe he died.
1t is not certainly known whether the mur6erers
were white or black but there circumstances
which 20 10 show that they white men.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-18

REMOVAL OF GEN MCCLELLAN.-The news from the
North informs US that Gen. Mcclellan has been re-
moved from the command of the Lincoln army OF the
Potomac, aud Gen. burnside put in his place. The
r"hd ahoitionsts have been clamorng for McCclIans
removal for some time past, and we suppose they
are now satisfied but in satisfying them Lincoln has
no Doubt greatly displeased large portion of the
Northern people, and especially the party that tri-
nmphei IN the late elections. 1t is hard TO tell what
'"''t THIS change will have; but it is believed that it
VIII prove disastrous TO the cause of the North and
produce "'d feeling and divisions. When rogucs fall
ont, honest men may get their dues
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-18

RARE MAGsANINITY.-Gen. Van Dorm has issued an
order in which he takes upon himself the response
by for the defeat the late battle of CoriGth. He
says it owing the fault either of his officers
men, but was his own misfortune. The Richmond
Iyhig truly remarks that this is true magnaniity,
and as it is genuine and manly. Such an
avowa evnces nobility of soul that is creditabe
to the head and heart the winning of battle 1t
is the iAt instance of the kind since the COM
menced, where the commanding officer has made pub
lie acknowledgment of his failure and confessed that
the fault lay his door. Well DONE Gen. Van
Dorm We feel, and the whole country will feel, that
it can safely trust officer capable of such rare
nmifv
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-18

EGF~The Supreme Court of Georgia has unanimous
y decided that the Conscript Law is constitutional.
1t hoped that Gov. Brown will stop Ls insane
and imprudent course, and abide the decision of the
Court of his State.
The Fayetteville Observer says: ave have heard
that of habeas corpus under the conscrpt laws
would have been brought before at least of our
North Carolina Judges, but that he had the good
and patriotism with the applicants and
prevail with them to obey the laws necessity"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-18

RECoGNITIoN-The Richmond Dispatch says: Great
Britain acknowledged the independence of the South
American States years before Spain ceased to
make upon them, and for recognition, we do
not believe Spain has ever recognized them formally
to this day. Great Britain recognized the indepeu-
dence Greece when her armies had been reduced
a few predatory bands, and Ibrahim Pacha was as
thorough master of the Morea any gentleman is of
his own plantation. Great Britain recognized the in
dependence of Belgium while the Dutch power was
still unexhausted. Even after that recognition the
Dutch invaded Belgium and thoroughly routed the
only army it had. The country, indeed, was COM
pletey subdued, until the French marched in and
drove the Dutch.
We tell our people for the hundredh time to place
no dependence foreign aid in any shape whatever
material or moral. Great Britain has determined to
make ours an exceptional The Palmerston Mn
strv dead against US, and is the Queen, if all
counts be The people for us-that is, they
svmpathize with But assuredly they satisfied
with the of the Pamerston Ministry or it would
long since have been overthrow. Let US think
more about England but depend solely upon our own
exerions.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-18

HEADQUARTERS, 85TH REG'T N. c. NJ,
November 10, 1862. I
Captains of Companies belonging to the s5th Regi-
mcnt will assemble their respective commands for
Battalion Drill their usual ground in Char
lstte, November 10Th, armed and equipped as the
law directs. Commissioned and non-commssioned
officers will meet the 18th and 18th of November.
After drill Court Martial will be held
l.. S. WILLIAMS, Col. Cong.
J. 4. Fox Adiutant
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-18
For the Western Democrat

according to previous notice. the people Of the
Viclnage assembled at Poplar Tent Church, Cabarrus
county, Monday the 10th inst, take into consd-
Grafton the noble appeal of Gov. Vance in behalf OF
our brave but destitute soldiers The meeting was
organized by the appointment of Laird Alexander,
Esq, TO the Chair. Remarks were then made e1pla-
natory of the object of the meeting, and to what
manner and to what extent it is possible respond
the appeal of the Governor The ladies of the n
gregation being present proceeded organize for the
w0r Ladies Soldiers Aid Society of Poplar Tent by
appointing Mrs R. S. Young President and Mrs. d.
A. Penck as Sec'y and Treasurer; and designated
Capt e. A. Barringer to take charge OF and deliver
the first inStallment of their dusry-shoes blankets
and clothes-on Saturday the 18th inst. 1t
solved to place money and material without limit ut
the command of the Society, whereupoE SG77 WAS
raised, and paid over forthwith. On motion, the
ing adjourned
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-18
PLANTATION FOR SALE.

The subscriber offers for salehs Plantan in Castor
county, containing 76 acres, located both sides of
Tayors' Creek and within four miles of Brevard Sta
ton the Will, Char. R. Ralroad-whch Road also
passes through the land; and half mile from Col.
Nimms. There is the premises excellent Flour
ing and Saw Mill, also good Dwelling House, B"rh
and Stables, and other necessary buildings also an
Orchard of well selected fruit trees; also Meadow,
and five springs of good water Any one wishing to
purchase such place would do we'll to call soon.
ROBERT CASTOR.
Nov IS. 1862 4t-pd
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COTTON AT AUCTION.

Having qualified Administrator, with the vii! =ir
nexed of James A. Films, decd will sell Tuesday,
the % day Of December the highest bidder, at
Norrows Turn Out Twelve Bales Of good packed Cot
ton. credit of six months, With interest from the
date of the SALE will be given to purchasers executing
bond with approved security.
All persons indebted to said estate required TO
make immediate payment, and all persons having
claims against said required to present them
for payment according to law.
JOHN W. ELMS, Admir-.
NoC H. 1882 3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-18

YELLOW FEvER-The fever still fingers in our midst
its continuance being mainly due, doubt to the
turn Of warm weather. Two new cases are reported
as having occurred yesterday, and we are informed
that there were two burials in Oakdale Cemetery
We also hear of Eve deaths having taken place last
night, amongst them that of the Rev. j. L. Prtchard,
Pastor of the First Baptist Church in this pace.-Wn
Journal, Of Friday.
DISTINGUISHED ARRIvAL.-Lieut. Gen Leoridas Polk
arrived In Raleigh on Friday night last accompanied
by his staff He is in excellent health and is staying
at the residence of his relative Hon. Kenneth Rayner
-Rdieigh Journal
HG~ We leara that Gen. Whiting has been assigned
to the command of the army this place We also
learn that Gen. Evans brigade has been added to the
force at Weldon.
1t is stated in n telegraph from Raleigh, that some
of the prisoners captured the Sound below Whining
ton that is the intention of the abotonists
TO occnpy the town when the fever abates- Whining
ton Journal, Of Friday.
A Coon MAN-We learn that the Rev John
Swcegood, Minister of the Gospel in the Luth-
eran Church, and citizen of Davidson county, is
in addition to his ministerial character, farmer
and the owner Of grist mill. This gentleman,
in defiance of the wicked and helliSh spirit of
speculation, habituay refuses every offer to sell
produce for a greater amount than the old prices.
Indeed We have it upon good authority, that he re-
tains all his surplus produce for the wives and
children of soldiers, and those that bereEt and
destitute Winston Sentinel
PLUNDERERs AND INCEEDIARIEs.-A friend
has brought attention to the importance of an
armed police, and suggests that our militia officers
are the very men to perform this service at home.
He thinks that the County Courts, we'll the
Legislature, which is about to convene, and the
Governor, should take the matter in hand. We
do not know that any symptom of characterization
has appeared that can give cause for alarm, but
the frequency Of depredations and thefts in many
ncighborhoods certainly calls for unusual dill
gence and watchfulness Hilsboro Recorder.
PEEsoNAL.-We regret to learn, through the
medium Of private letter that the able reprcsen-
tatve Of the 9th Congressional District the Ion.
j. r. Mclean, is still indsposed, and so much so
that bis friends begin to entertain doubts as to
his recovery Winston Sentiset.
The Yankees propose to put the captured or
stolen negroes of the Confcderacy to work in the
coal mines, as labor is scarce. The poor negroes
who fall into the hands Of the Yankees will be
certain to see hard times.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-18
EXECUTORS SALE.

The undersigned having qualified Executor Of the
last will and testament of the late Andrew Erwin,
decd will sell to the highest bidder al public sale in
the Public Square of Charlotte, Monday the 22d
day Of December next, valuable House and Lot, with
good Kitchen and Smokehouss attached, situated
just back of the Episcopal Church, being halfot 80
feet square, and fronting on the side street.
credit OF six months with bond and good security
the terms Of sale. THOS. G. ALLISON,
Nov. IL, 1862 IT, Executor
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-18

SEACoAST SALT.-There to be diversity of
opinion a seacoaSt salt. Some say 1t will save
meat-others say it will destroy it, Several articles
have lately appeared in the papers the subject and
all agree that it is not strong as Liverpool or Nir
ginia salt Those who have provided the seacoas salt
salt away their pork with this winter will be in
bad box should they lose both salt and meat. If any
of readers advise from actual experience they
will render service to the publicGrecnsdoro Patriot.
Seacoast salt will meat good any kind of
salt if the weather is favorable, though it requires
greater quantity.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-18

Cotton I6 Is; Flour S2f to 30 per bblan Inferior
article S26 Wheat 81 so per bushc; Corn 81 20 to
Isl 30-saleS made the past week ut these figures
Meal in urgent demand. Some sales of Pork
made Mt 20 cents, and engagements have been made at
that price. Whiskey $5 per gallon; Apple Brandy So
tn pSac
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-18
MARRIED.,

In Caswell county, the 10th inst, the residence
of the Hon. Calvin Graves, Lieut.. Chas. l. Graves o
the c. S. Navy, to Miss Maggie R. Lea only daughte,
of VIM. Lea, Jr, deceased
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-18

Es-J. L. Pennington Esq has commenced III, ,,,b-
LEGATION Of the "I,ailv Progress" At RsI.ir, IL
Progress" was published at Ncvbern by NJ penni,o
ton until the Lincolnitcs took possession of that pIa
and also took charge of the paper and changed to
vile Yankee sheet By the fall of Newbern. Mr. p los,
the fruit Of his labors for four or FIVE years and We
hope til" enterprise he is engaged in at RALEIGH
Mil handsomely remuncratc him. The pancr is neatly
printed and contains the latest news. Terms 81 ner
year 81 ;" for months s. for months. and 81
Tor month 1890 :
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-18
Negroes for Sale.

On Wednesday next l9thtnst, l will sell at Public
Auction, at IL o'clock, FIFTEEN OR TWENTY Me-
GROES-men, women, boys and girlS-1All young and
likely. S. A. HARRIS,
Nov. 49, 1862 lt-pd Auciioneer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-18

PoSr OFFICE RENovED-The Post Office has been
removed to the building nearly opposite kerrs Hotel
Our accommodating Postmaster, Mr. Overman, has
fitted up very neat and tasty office, which will Afford
convenience to the public.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-18
SALE OF PERSONAL ESTATE.

On the 10th of December, will sell in High Point,
c., to the highest bidder credit of six months
a considerable quantity of Household and Kitchen
Furniture belonging to the estate Of w. l. Langdon
decd, including Beds and Bed-cothing Tables Chairs
Tablc-furniture, two Piano Fortcs, &c.
s. LANDER, Admir-.
Nov IL, 1861 Ct
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For tie HeStera Democrat.

Inc "Castania Grove and Cottage Home Soldiers
Alu society" gratefully acknowledges the following
donations From Mr.. John Tate, bolts of cloth; DR..
>, n. Johnston, bolt of cloth; Mr.. John Johnston,
S-o sir Jas T. Davidson, 81; Mrs. C. l.. Hunter So;
Mrs Mcintosh, wool for socks.
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LinColnton Female Seminary,
LINCOLNTON, N. G.


S. LANDER, A. NJ, Principal.
Miss N. j. TUCKER, Mrs. 9. RosENAN, Mis- A. NJ
HAGEN, Mrs NJ. J. LANGDoN, Mrs. L. A. LANDER,
Assistants.
The Spring Session, 1868, will begin Monday,
February End, and close Friday the 10th Of June
CHARGES PER SESSION.
Board, including fuel and washing, at So 90 per
week 500 90
incidental Tax 90
Regular Tuition. including Latin and Singing,
from... d to 70 90
French ....... ... ..... 10 90
Use OF lnstrumen 80
Pupils furnish their candles, towels, and toilet
soap
TERus:-Sevcnty- dollars required in advance
the balance at the end Of the session. No deduction
for absence unless in cases of seEous illness.
The Town of Linconton has long been proverbial
tion with Charlotte from which it is only two hours
distant. For the benefit of pupils from scky sections,
our long vacation is in the winter.
Our building will accommodate abOut sixty boarding
pupils The boarding department is under the imme-
diae charge of the Principal and his wife, who with
most of the other teachers, habtually the
table, and lodge under the roof with the girls.
The fact that we have semi-annua classes enables
to enforce higher standard of scholarship than il
usual in the best institutions conducted the ordina
ry annual plan. Diplomas of Graduation will be given
to those who complete College Course.
Thankful for the liberal patronage given us while at
High Point, appeal with confidence the public
for continuance of the in and superior
location.
For additional information address the Principal.
Nov. IL, 1852. If
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FROM THE WEST.

Chattanooga Nov. 49, 1t is reported that Morgan
made advance the entire army of the Lincolnes
Lebanon, on Wednesday last and they thinking it Wal
Bragg army left i'll double quick.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-18

! COTToS MANUFACTURERs-We learn from the Fay
eUevlle Observer that the Rockish Manufacturing
Company held a meeting last week in that and
resolved to accept and abide by the terms prescribed
by the Exemption Act of the Confederate Congress.
The following excellent resolutions were passed by the
Company:
"Rcsovcd, That this Company propose to the pro-
ple"rs OF manufacturing establishments generally in
North Carolina to meet by Delegates in Convention at
'freen>horough Wednesday the Sd day of December
next, for the purpose of consulting as to the best
means of giving the desired effect to the provision of
the Exemption Act by securing the consumers the
goods at reasonable prices.
"kesolved, That IN the mean time the officers of this
Company be instructed to dispose of their goods
to get them into the hands of the consumers and 10
prevent their being made the object of speculation by
requiring from purchasers satisfactory guarantees chat
when rcSold by the piece, they shall be sold at an
vance not exceeding FIVE cents per yard which is
include the cost of transportation.
RESOLVED, Tha; preference shall always be given to
purchasers VINO are citizens of this State"
The Fayetteville Observer remarks. at is hoped that
the provision adopted for giving consumers benefit
o Inc great reduction of price that takes place.
may prove ehectual 1t will be the peoples fault
be otherwise, for surely every county and town
anu nelghnorhood can provide a dealer who will be
S'.ed with the ample profit proposed upon each un-
cut piece of the goods
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-18

Near White Hill, in Union county, the I'd inst
Of iritative fever Anne Biakeney, aged years, 9
months and days.
In the LIST N. c. Hospital Petersburg, 18th Oct, Mr.
John NJ. Cress, of Concord, of Co. A, SD Regt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-18

The y. c. LEGIsLATURE assembled on yesterday
ihonday the 18th. The session will be important
one, and We hope the members will go work in
earnest and the public business without any
long and useless discussions.
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TO OUR CREDITORS.

Should any of our creditors desire to pay what they
owe To either of the firms of Brown, Tate h Co.,
Brown 4 Stitt or Brown Stitt Co, they be &C
commodated by calling on Dr. E. Nye Hutchison, who
we leave as Agent during our absence
J. L. BROWN.
November lS, 1862 St