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PARTIsANs ON THE Omo.-The Cairo Gazette
states that on the evening of the 11th instant.
while the steamer Sandy Valley was lying at
the Curlew coal mines, a company Of guerrillas,
numbering thirty-three, under the command Of a
man by the name Of Hollis, boarded her, ard
proceeded to search for government property.
Finding no property Of this kind, they took a
drink and a smOks, and then left. They de-
elared it to be their purpose to wstch the river,
seize al the government property they could,
and to burn the boats containing it, They
offered no violence to any Of the officers or crew
Of the Sandy Valley.
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a The military department of South Caro-
lima has resolved to place negroes on the works
Of the hsrbor Of Charleston, and to impress them
into the service when it is absolutely necessary
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HIGH PRlcEs.-A letter from Columbus,
Miss, mentions the following list of prices in
that city: Flour is $40 per Dbl, sugar Is tO
30 cents per ID; whisky $50 per gallon and
dry goods out Of reach Of the poor. So we &c.
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STILL LATER.

LEXINGTON, August 12.-Tho troops which
were sent from here last night to reinforce the
command at Independence, have returned, not
being able to effect anything. Independence
was attacked by 1900 rebels under Col Hughes
and the guerrilla Quautrsl, and after four hours
severe fighting, the Federals surrendered 20 Of
our men are said to have been killed.
There is great excitement here, and every body
is preparing for the conflict.
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y Insractions for drafting in the North we're
forwarded to the Governors of the delinquent
States en- The 18Th, bat those to be issued from
the War D. were not to be made public
until after the 10
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ATIEETEnE Z

WANTED By YOUNG Man who hu been
w ehsFgsS from the Amy st1siou as ol-rk o.
Agent in some Lghs business salsizctaly reference
given Address p
o1i4-lW~ C-L evils Bliss
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F0R SALE!

Just received on sonig5ment aad fa gale seventy.
81 three boxes Tobzceo.
FITZGERALD s. Co,
au1R 7f@ E~anoda ET-a
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Frop, Missouri.

independence, Missouri, after some fighting,
has been taken by the Confederate forces. We
have no particulars except the following tele-
graph to the Northern press:
LEXINGTON, Aug. 11.-Rsports have reached
here that there was fighting in Independence to-
day. Quantrel, with 500of his gang, was within
five miles Of that place last night Reinforce
ments are being sent from here now.
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NORTH CAR0LISA Ella We have not
ssuffcient number Of returns, says the VII
mingtOn Journal. to decide the question Of the
election, but we must admit that the complexion
Of those received so far, would seem to indicate
the very probable election of Col Vance.
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= It is reported from Washington, that Gen
eral Haleck expects to issue a general order in q
few days, embodying his views on con6scstion
and the employment Of slaves.
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SALT F0R SAFE.

THOSE wishing to purchase ca s- 81 By
A. application TO MessrL r2TGE E 80l, Oxford
Mis-, or to P. W SPRING. 81 W1d-a The prcz esd
tabishsd BY the Provost Aarsbal is SD per sscS.
are Iw~
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FROM PORT ROYAL AND THE GULF.
a ~pEsPERArE BATTLE.

WAsHINGTON, August 12-Aceounts from
Culpepper, dated yesterday, speaking Of Satur-
days fight, says that SO heavy was the FIRE to
which our comparatively small force was ex-
posed, that the only wonder is that the entire
command was not completely annihilated at the
end of half an hour, instead of bringing of 50
large a proportion of cur forces. The prison
ers report their troops were moved Down By
our FIRE like grass. Three times were they re
inforeed
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A STEAM SAW MILL. with SO acres Of Land,
n heavily dnbsrsd Vi-h long leaf Vel ON Pine.
Alse, q fae young Orchard Of Pear, Apples Peaches,
Grapes, etc, forty I've miles south Of Jackson, Mss.
convenience for q profitable business Heal hv a. the
Blue Ridge. For further Information inquire- of the
Railroad Agent. Bahala Station. Kew Orleans aud
ganE-o1 Railroad fau1s3sF
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BThe Paris Patris says that the United
States Government has offered to purchase the
province Of Sonora fr 100000.
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WIddIeton FemaIe Academy

Carroll County.
THE nszt session Of fhs Inut.udon VIII cgInms1cs
4 On che frst OSDAT cf S5PrEHBER l5l for
a tsrm Of ten moths.
Mr.. and 8Iu- WY r. SrRsDELLl VIII cout-ts TO
take charge Of TIE MUSICAL and PafSIING depart
ment ISABELLA GIVEN.
F11fe-F< pr-.f-sr
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CHEAP T0BAGG0!
ZOE sALE---A RlRGIINI-

A LARGE lot Of Tobacco at who.e.als very cheap
"A in Middletol, At
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ATTENTI0N @PaETISaIs.

1.-TWO COMPANIES VII be- received i1 my Bs.taH1u
Il OF Pa-d-au RanFsu. Make sprDailn lU--1-
aielY, as wiz start toward tue Ono I-T-r- che c5gs5
o. i've or SIX Gays. d.. QGTLAE.
Lieut. Col Commanding PsrEsac Ranges
mf2-1wH F-rrf- Ea---a z
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OF tIie Mississippi

General Order No go
HEADQUaRTERS.
VECKsEUEG. August g 1902
TT HEREAFTER, all prisoners taken from -5
liz enemy vii not be pa-o.ld, bus seur 90 Jackson
Mississippi
By order Of Major Gen. EARL VAS DORM
n. ~ EMaEE.
aulIIw Msi1r and "A. General
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n The Lynchburg Republican learns that
four Of our naval officers, belonging to the steam
ram Louisiana and the iron clad gunbOat Man
assas, who were captured above Fort jackson,
ia the fight of New Orleans, and who have since
been confined in Fort jackson. arrived in that
city en- route for Mobile, where they win imme-
diately resume their proper stations in the navy
They state that Fort Warren has but sixteen
prisoners within its detestible walls, and they
are all Maryland State prisoners confined for po-
litieaE ofenses.
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MORE TYRANNY-The Bulletin Of the 18th
states that Nj. Isham, the Memphis correspon-
dent Of the Chicago Tines, was arrested by or
der Of Gen Grant, for publications false in
fact and pernieious in tendency" and viii be
sent to the penitentisTy at Alton, for safe con.
~fnement till the war is over, unless sooner re
leased
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MUST FIGHT-The New York Herald says
an additional order has been issued in relation
to those parties endeavoring to leave the country
before drafting takes place. In default ofgiving
bail, the parties arrested are to be taken to the
nearest post or military depot, and placed at
once On military dntv.
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e A letter dated Brighton, England, July
Ith, states that, at a late eOmmemorAtiOn at
Oxford, the students manifested their ssntim ents
by giving three cheers for President Davis and
three groans for Gen. Butler
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B~The Charleston Courier says that the
President of the Confederate States has vetoed
more bills than al tie Presidents of the United
States from Washington to Andrew jackson in
| olre;va
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RxohanEea Confedernfe Prisoners.

Among The list Of exchanged prisoners re-
ported through the Richmond papers as having
arrived in that city, we find the following Ten
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mEmPuFs MTRLLTGRNCF.

We have the Bulletin of the 18th, but find in
its local columns little worthy of note. A few
business notices and a number Of reports of rob
berries and other crimes make up the principal
portion Of this department of the psper-the
list Of misdemeanors being noticeable only as
showing to what a lamentable social state the
city has degeneTated since its occupation by the
Federals.
The tenth annual report Of the public schools
has been made. 1t states that the number of
schools at the beginning of the last scholastic
year was twenty-onej at the end they had sunk
down to fifteen. The decrease was principally
owing to causes connected with the war. During
the year 935 boys and $50 girls were admitted.
Total, 1871. The average daily attendance on
the first month Of the year was 851-on the last,
400. The expenses for the year were S2O,O35.
On the 14th in the police court there were
twenty three cases, and fines inflicted to the
amount of 81 50.
In the money quotations, furnished by the
Gsyoso Savings Institution, the Memphis and
Nashville banks are quoted at par other Ten
nessee banks at five per cent discounts Georgis,
South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama and
Yrginia banks at ten per cent. discount. Uni
ted States treasury notes are quoted at a premi-
um over the par tennessee currency Of p to
33c. No gold OF Eastern exchange to be had.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25

Dixon of Ca, were putin nomination for clerk.
The CLERK then proceeded to call the roll, with
the following result: First vote-Dixon Sc, Cus-
key %, Johnson q, Mcdonald. Mr. Lyons
withdrew the name of Mr. Nc Donald, and the
House proceeded to second vote, as follows
Dixon IL, Cluskey II, johnson 10. There being
no election, third and final vote was had, which
decided the contest in favor of Mr. Dixon. Third
vote--Dixon A, Cluskey 26, johnson IT,
Mr. Dixon having received majority of the
votes cast, was duly declared elected Clerk of the
House of Representatives.
Mr. Russell, of Virginia, moved that the House
proceed to the election of Doofkeeper, and the
choice fell upon Mr. r. Fl. Wynn, Of Alabama.
Thus ended the organization Of the permanent
Congress of our new Governments body, upon
whom rests graver responsibility than ever be-
fore burdened the minds and taxed the patience of
delberative body, and whose proceedings will
be looked to with the keenest anxiety by people
struggling with hopeful energy to throw off the
shackes sought to, be riveted upon them by the
uuscrupulous tools Of corrupt and unprincipled
tyranny.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25
A PROCLAMATION

By the President to the people Of the Con-
federdte States Of dmericu:-The termination of
the Provisional Government offers fitting occa-
sion again to present ourselves i'll humiliation,
prayer and thanksgiving before that God who has
safely conducted Us through the first year of our
National existence. We have been enabled to lay
a foundation of free Government and to re-
pei the efforts Of our enemies to destroy Law
has every where reigned supreme, and throughout
our wide spread limits personal liberty and private
rights have been duly bonored.
A tone OF earnest plCty has pervaded our eOple,
and the victories which we have obtained over our
ell emies have teen justly ascribcd to Him who
Iuleth the universe.
We had hoped that the year would have closed
upon a scene of continued prosperity, but it has
pleased the supreme dsposer OF events to order it
otherwise.
We are not permitted 20 furnish an exception
to the rule of Divine Government, which has pre-
scribed afflictiOn as the discipline of nations as
well as individuals.
Our faith and perseverance must be tested, and
the Christening which scemeth grievous WILL if
rightly received, bring forth It's appropriate fruit
1t is meet aud right, therefore, that We should
repair to the only giver of all victory, aud humble
ourselves before Him, and pray that He may
strengthen our confidence in Ills mighty power,
and righteous judgment. Then may We surely
trust in HIM that He will perform His promises
and encompass us as with shield. In this trust,
and to this end
/, Jefferson Davis, President of these Confed-
crate States of America, do hereby Set apart Fri
day, the 18th day of February, instant, as day
of Fasting, Humiliation and Prayer, ard | do
hereby invite the people of these Confederate
States to repair to their respective places of public
worship to humble themselves before Almighty
God in prayer for his protection and favor to our
beloved country, and that may be saved from
our enemies, aud from the hand of all that hate u.s.
Given under my hand and the seal of the
Confederate States, at Richmond, this twentieth
day of February, A. D., 1862
JEFFERSON DAVIS
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THE RIGHT VIEW.

An English paper, some time ago, speaking of
the war in this country, predicted that what has
happened and more too, might happen, and yet
the South would not be conquered:
From the London Herald
The North may lay waste, with its fleets, the
furnishing coast towns of the South; it may tilt
out its cargoes of stones to choke up the inlets
provided for the interchange of amicable relations
between peoples by bounteous Providence, more
mercful than man to man; it may land its armies
in the swamps to harrass the planters. and do
battle with the yellow fever it may send its steam
squadron down the broad river and burn Mobile
and New Oreans-but all this will not bring it
one jot to the end; all this will but add to
the fierce intensity of hate which the injured
Southerrers will beqneath to the yet unborn
Secure in their stubborn patriotism, in their firm
resolution to conquer their liberty or die, the men
of the Confederate States will maintain the
struggle till their enemies dcsist from their utter
poweressness to protract it further"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25
HOUSE.

At II o'clock precisely the House was called
to order by Hon Howell Cobb, of Georgia, the
presiding officer of the late Provisional Congress,
who stated that it was made his duty by an act of
the Provisional Congress to preside the Per-
maneut Congress until its organization. An
earnest aud impressive prayer was delivered by the
Rev. Mr.. Duncan, of the VI. E. Church.
The call of the roll of the members was then
commenced, aud at its conclusion the presiding
officer announced that quorum was present,
after which he proceeded to administer the follow
ing OATH which WAS done by calling up the dele
CATIONS from the several states Of the Confcderacy:
'You and each of you do solemnly swear that
you will support the Constitution of the Con-
tederatc States: So help you God"
This was the most deeply impressive part of
the whole ceremony AS the delegation from
each State gathered around the desk of the
Speaker, solemn stiffness pcrvaded the entire
hail. and the whole crowd, members and specta-
tors seemed to feel the responsibility which rests
upon this new, and as yet untried, body
Each delegation having thus reverently quail
fled to assume the hi h and honorable RESPONSE
bility of supporting the Constitution of the new
Government, Mr. Cobb announced that the next
duty devolving upon them was the election of a
Speaker to preside their future deliberations
The nomination of candidates for Speaker being
in order, Mr. Foote, of Tennessee offered resolu-
tion declaring Hon. Thos. S. Bocock, of Virginia,
the choice Of the House for Speaker. The reso-
luton of Mr. Foote adopted with but one or
TWO dissenting voices, and Mr. Bocuck was duly
declared the Speaker elect Of the first Congress
under the permanent Government of the Con-
federate States.
On motion of Mr. Boyce, of South Carolina, a
committee of two was appointed to conduct him
to the chair
The presiding officer appointed Messrs Boyce,
of South Carolina and Foote, Of Tennessee.
After assuming the Chair, the new Speaker
delivered the following patriotic address, which
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25

CRUELTY.-In the last six weeks, Gen. Jenni-
son, at the head of band of brigands, entered
jackson and Cass counties, Missouri aud laid waste
the whole country in their route. More than
seventy farm houses have been destroyed by fire
women and children have been turnd out in mid
winter, and refused even blanket to protect
them from the cold-towns have been burned.
after robbing the stores of everything they con-
tanned, and worse than ALL Is 20 peaccabe per-
sons have been butchercd in cold blood, in one
case, husband taken from his wifes side and shot
down before her ewes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25

GENERAL LEE.--We are glad to hear that the
army of Gen. Lee, in South Carolina, is in high
state OF efficiency, and in numbers and discipline
highly satisfactory to that distinguished officer.
Gen. Lee has put the district embraced by his COM
mand IN an admirable state of defence, and if TIE
enemy makes demonstration in that direction,
his signal discontinue may be predicted. The
veteran General who commands in South Carolina
is modest and unobtrusive fault, but we ven.
ture to say that the time will yet come when his
superior abilities will be indicated, both to his
own renown and the glory of his country
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25
PROCLAMAT

In pursuance and by virtue of resolution
of the General Assembly of North CarolnG. J. Henry
T. Clark Governor exoificio of said State do here
by notify and require all male citizens of this State,
in the enemys rOuntry of the United States
to North Carolina, where their allegiance Justly
due. ~ith'n thirty days from tire date herrcf and do
hereby declare as AN alien enemy subject TO all the
pains penalties AMI forfeiture which may be i'm
CURED by alien enemy every person failing to obey
the requirements of this Proclanat ion except he
soldier in the army of the Confederate States
of them, or in prison, detained by force.
HENRY 7. CLARK,
Governor, .oficio.
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THE WAR, ON THE COAST.

A correspondent of the Petersburg Express,
writing from Northampton county,Ns g., says:
From my own observation, [ am satisfied that
the fall of Roanoke Island will be of no disadvan-
age to our cause. I heard many of our stout yeo-
declare, that rather than yield to the naughty
foe they would shed their hearts dearest blood
The loss has only made them more determined,
more decided, than they ever were before. The
l1kewarm has become energetic, and the timld
brave as Julius Caesar. The very prvations that
We submit to shall nerve our hearts to prosecute
the war of self-protection with four.fold vigor.
The ladies cheerfully give up the luxuries of life
to contribute to the comfort of the soldier. Thus
are we taught to forego the conveniences and con-
trivances of Yankee cunning to live independent
ly and more economically. Young maidens' fng-
ers that once knew only the touch of the piano. or
at most the crochet needle are wheeling the dis
taft and manufacturing stuff for their daily wear.
Our troops enjoy excellent health, and are burn
ing to draw the invading foe out of his wooden
walls to wipe out the memory of the disaster at
Roanoke. ...-.s
The victory on Roanoke Isle will be bootless
one, for our water courses are so INSTRUCTED by
felled trees ard sunken vessels, our banks and
deep coves so guarded by masked batteries that
the federals effect but little on water, and if
they will try the land. we will sing, "Will you walk
into my parlor, Mr. Fly" that will astopish
them
A brace of Federal gunboats came up the
Chuwan few days since, and as they neared
Coleraine, they imagined that they saw masked
battery, and very soon turned about and kept at
respectful distance. -.t .....- ..
They have evacuated Edenton after Temporal
ry holding Of the place aud have sought parts un-
known. This fact | have learned since the pres
ent writing commenced.
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JEFFERSON DAVIS.

b6r Jere Clemens, late Senator of the old
United States from Alabama and 4 man of emin-
ent talents and superior literary attainments, is
high private in the ranks of the Confederate Army
Jere shows an example which We would like to see
more generally exhibited. Er.
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w NTE I'D,

State of North CuroIind-- C2eaUeinnd county.
Court of Pleas Quarter Sessions-Dec. Term, 1851
Lee cAfee and Eliza Weber, administrators Of John
Weber dec d, VS.. II Wells and wife Eliza, Samuel
Weber Jerome Fulton and wife Maggie, and John
A Weber.
Petition to sell land.
1t apuearpp TO the satisfaction of the Court that the
defendants in this case non-resdents of this State,
it is therefore ordered by the Court that publication be
made in the Western Democrat, newspaper published
in the of Charlotte notifying defendants to be
and personally appear before the Justices of the Court
of Pleas and Quarter Sessions mt the next term to he
held for the county Of Cleareland nj the courthouse in
Shelby. on the I'd Monday in March next, then and
there show cause if any they have, why the lands
described in the petition shall not be ordered to be
sold.
Witness, S. Williams clerk of said Court, at ono"
the I'd Monday in December, 1861.
SOC Ct S. WlLLlAMS clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25

HALF MoURNING-The recent ball in Wash
ington, in which Mrs Lincoln figured in half
mourning, in imitation of the Courts Of Europe,
on account Of the death of her royal cousin
Prince Albert, was the finest imitation of h gh life
below stairs that the capital of Snobdom has yet
exhibited. This is the first time that anything of
the kind has been attempted in the United States.
We wonder if Old Abe appeared in halfmourning
also, feat which might be easily accomplished by
washing half Of his Black Republican face for the
first time in his life
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25

THE MILITIA CALLED oUT.-Gen. A. j. STAFF
ford commanding the Brigade embraced in the
counties of Forsyth, Stokes, Rocking ham aud
Gulford, we learn, has received orders TO cause a
draft to be made of every third in the
counties of Guilford aud Rockingham. This is
heavy but not more so thar the counties In the
eastern portion Of the State generally have sub
mitted to, aud nobly no donbt will Guilford and
Rockingham responed to the call. The State is
invaded and if it the lives of us all, the enemy
must be driven out The State must never be
subjugated- HinSton Sentinel,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25
Petition to sell land.


Just received, fresh lot of genuine Lorilards Hgh
Toast Scotch Snuff. Cheap
PALAER'S VARIETY STORE.
Sent % 1861
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25

GUILDFoRD MILITlA.-We learn that an order
has been sent to the Colonel commanding the 9th
regiment to have the companies of his command
in Greensboro Saturday 22nd, that one third Of
each company may be drafted and held in readi-
ness for any emergency; and that the Colonel Of
the 5Sth Regiment has similar order to appear
on Friday the 18th inst. with his Regiment
GreensbOrO Pntrint
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-02-25
Charlotte Female Institute.

The term of twenty weeks will begin the
30h January, 1862. All the departments of the ns-
tuition filled by experienced and competent teachers
For circulars, apply to
Jan 81, 1862 Rev. R. BURWELL.