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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06
OBITUARY.

In Newton. the 5th ult, Mrs Rosannah Bost, wife
OF Jonas Bost, ESQ.,. aged 90 years. Also, In the
vicinity of Newton the 18th ult., Mrs Harriet r.
Lutes wife of Jacob Lutes and sister of Mrs Rosannah
Bost, aged IS years.
Truly, sisters have passed from time to eternity,
leaving Two loving husbands, many kind and affections
ate children, and large circle of friends and relatives
to mourn their loss As they have travelled hand in
hand through the journey of life, they depart in
close proximity for another and better world In the
death OF these sisters their families have sustained
rreparnble loss the church has lost two of its most
precious jewels. and society two Of its most useful
members. I'VE weep not those who have no hope,
knowing that our loss is their eternal gain"
With holy awe, Almighty God,
To Thee we humbly bow,
We feel the stroke yet kiss the rod
Which afiicts us now.
Thy works in mystery are hid,
Thy plans we cannot foil,
For thus two sisters Thou hast bid
To their earthly toll.
Their loss to us, are assured,
To them is endless gain:
For they enjoy rich reward
While we endure the paia
Tpd1 JwM
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06
NOTICE.

All persons indebted to the estate Of Jane L. Dear
deceased, requested to make settlement i'm
,neGatclv and those having claims against said de-
ceased present them within the time prescr bed
by law, this notice will be pleaded in bar Of their
recovery. VIM ROSS,
May 6, .862 2t-pd Executor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06
Notice.

I will sell at Public Sale, Thursday the ed of
May the residence of Andrew Alexander (son of Jno
r. Alexander) 400 bushels of Corn, more less;
Cotton Gin | sctt Blacksmith Tools Wagons;
Grindstone; large quantity of Shucks, Fodder and
Straw. Also, lot of Household Furniture &c.
JNO o. KING, Agent
MAY G. 1862. 3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06
Executive Department OF Mort IN
Carolina.

ADJUTANT GExRRAL's OFFICE,
Raleigh, April 2s, 1862. !
General Order. No. c.
All Companies authorized by the Governor TO be
raised prior to the passage OF the law known rs the
Transcription Bill" must come to Camp AangHm
near this city, before the 18th day of May, otherwise
they will not received. All those in by that
time will be ubjec: the War Department under that
law and had better remain home till ordered BY
that Department.
By order of Gov. CLARK:
J. G. MARTIN,
May 8, 1862 ct Adjutant-Gen.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06

CharIOtte Market, MAY ., 1867.
The market is irregular that il is hard to give
correct statement Of prices.
But few bales of Cotton sold during the week.
We continue former quotations, y to 8.
Flour has declined to 81 IS and 81 SO per sack
supply good.
Wheat 8 co. and in demand.
Corn 80 to 95 Peas 81; Oats 6O-but little Of the
two last named articles offering.
Bacon 274 to 80 cents; Lard 81 to 80, scarce.
Molasses 81 25 by retail-no less BY the barrel
Sugar 80 and 35 cents per pound
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06
PRINTERS INK.

Book News and CoIored Inks, of an excellent quail
ty and equal to the best Northern make, are manuac-
tured bv B. A RANDALL Il CO., Marietta, Georgia.
Book Ink at 80 cents 81 per h. in OF one to
ten pounds News Ink (fne) at 30 ceEts per ID for all
orders of one hundred pounds and upwards. News
Ink livery fne 40 cents b in kegs OF 70 ana 81
pounds Colored Inks at ST to So per Ii, in bali
pound and pound cans.
May 6, 1862 At
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06

In this county the goth ult, Mr. Hugh McAulay,
aged 81 years.
in CASTOR county, on the goth of March, Mr. Jacob
Cosner, aged 6s years.
At his residence the 25th ult, Mr. v. T. Chears,
in the s7th year of his age Also, the day, at
Camp Mangum, near Raleigh, Mr VIM. G. King, Jr,
V1unteer in Capt Jeromes company from Union
", both highly esteemed citizens of Union county, and
both exemplary members of the same Baptist church
and both leaving bereaved families and friends TO
mourn their loss .a...
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06

CoTTox SEED OT.--Messrs Stephens & Whisnant
la ave got their Oil Mill in operation this place and
making Oil, though in limited quantity yet. We
have tried the oil Press. and find it for
lubcatng purposes very we'll 1t is said that it will
gum quickly some other oils that have been
used.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06
RICHMosD, May I'd.

An official despatch from Corinth, dated May lst.
says we have re-iaken Tnscumbia and Decatur. The
Federal General Mitchell, has not than 5000
all told at and around Huntsville.
The enemyis moving onr 'front.' and we are pre-
pairing to meet him.
Gen Beauregnrd has issued orders for the destruc
ton of all within the enemy's reach.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06

BORIS SoUTH--The terms upon which Mr.. j.
NJ Bolts released from prison that he should,
with all possible expedition, proceed to take mp his
residence in the Soath-at any point he might select,
provided it be approved by the Confederate States
Government lie is Eow at his residence i'll Henrico
county, where he is arranging his affairs previous to
his departure.-RichmOnd Enquirer.
His proper residence this time would be in some
Jail No loyal comm unity wants such man as Bolts
in their midst
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06

CHINESE SUGAR CANE SYnUr.-We hope each farmer
vii! plant enough Sugar Cane seed this year make
Syrup for his at least. If they had done
East year, the present high prices for Moa>ses would
not have been felt by them. We could under
stand why the culture of tl:c Sugnr Cane dispensed
with suddenly, especially after fair trial had shown
That il could bc made useful.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06

NORTHERN FoREIGX NEws.-Norhern papers of
late date have been received at Norfolk. They
port the capture of New Orleans after days
gagement and very heavy federal loss. 1t is stated
that the Confederate steamer Louisiana destroyed
by the federal Pensacola while attempting
escape.
The speeches in the Yankee House of Representa-
tives show the shameful and wholesale plumber
of the public Treasury, but some of the members are
anxious screen the robbers after they con-
victcd.
The New York Herald says the will end in a
month, perhaps in two weeks If the Lincoln Gov
is ready to acknowledge the independence Of
the South the may end in month"; net withOut I
Cotton is selling in New York at 294 cents. This is
the best evidence that the costly expeditions to open
Cotton ports by force utter failures.
The from Europe states that the construction
Of iron clad ships is engaging the public mind. Since
tie operations of the Virginia in Hampton Roads, the
people of Europe have faith in the common wooden
ships of war Japanese Ambassadors have arrived
in France ard received by Napoleon with brill
liant display.
1t is reported that great distress prevails in the
manufacturing towns of En- gland In town alone
over $4,000 said be suffering for the of
food, clothing, &c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06

DrED-We learn that Major Matthew w. Davis. of
Rutherford. who had just been appointed Colonel of
SpruPs Cavalry Regiment, died suddenly at Goldsboro
few days ago. while his way TO Knson TO take
mand-T Raleph>Ape
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06
WANTED I'D.

want to purchase Leather in the rough. Tanners
wishing dispose of their stock without the trouble
of finishing, now do so at fair prices.
NJ b. TAYLOR.
ADril % 1862 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06
Guns Wanted.

Holding commission under the State to purchase
Rifles and double barrel Shot Guns cali is made upon
all citizens who. can spare them, to bring them
in. fair price will be given.
L. S. WILLIAMS.
April 90 1862.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06

LrnEEAL.--Wc learn that Phifer 4 Allison who are
running Cotton Factory I.inconon sell their yarn
81 80 per bunch persons who want it for their
We glad to learn that all the manufac-
have lost their souls since the commence
Z CT Of the
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06
NOTICE.

The destitute families Of Volunteers for the
from Mcckenburg county, bringing q certificate
from the Town Marshal that they are such, win DO
furnished with clothing at my expense 20 far as am
able. Call on DIR i. Nye Hutchison in my absence.
April ~ 1862 At J. A. FOX.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06
FROM CORINTH.

CoR1SrH. April 3O.-Heavy skirmishing is going on
between the outposts. The enemy is slowly advancing,
feeling his way he goes. Our friend the weather,
retardS his progress.-Sardnnah Rtpu5lican
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06
AdministratOr's Notice.

Having qualified ms Administrator OF j. IT. MeCord,
deceased hereby notify all persons indebted to said
deceased TO come forward and make immediate pay
meat, and all those having claims against the de-
ceased must present them for settlement within the
time prescribed by law, this notice win be Pleades
in bar of their recovery.
WIN. II. McCORD, Adm'r.
March 10, 1902 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06
e. 2 " E E z z.

The LADIES of Charlotte, under the direction o
PROF. Hunt. will give a Concert on THURSDAY nigh
next, for the benefit of the Soldiers.
Charlotte May 5, 1862.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06
Recruits Wanted.

The subscriber wishes IS recruits All persons
wishing enlist will fnd the necessary papers In the
hands of AIR G.. W. Williamson recruiting officer for
my company. NJ. n. HART Captain.
April 30, 1862.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06

Notice
TO MACHINE MAKERS, GUN g. LOCK
SMITHS, BLACKSMlTHS, FOUNDERS
AND OTHERS.
The Directors OF the Meckenburg Gun Factory de-
sire to know who prepared 10 work on their own
premises on Stocks Locks, and Gun Barrels. AS soon
as arrangements are made the company will receive
offers for such work and supplies of machinery and
material. il. ,. WILLIAMS,
Sec'y and Treas: Me ;klenburg Gun Factory.
MA BY order of the Board of Directors the Books
of Subscription to the capital stock of Tire Mecklenbug
Gun Factory are rc-opened. All wlro wish aid this
undertaking will apply at once to
l.. S. WILLIAMS, Secy T'r.
Nav 6 1862 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06
FROM THE WEST.

AUGUSTA, May 4-The Augusta Chronicle d Sentinel
has letter from Chattanooga which the enemy has
retired from Bridgeport. They advanced further than
that place.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06

CoScrRT.-It will be by advertisement that the
Ladies of Charlotte will give concert on Thursday
night at Treluar Hail. for the benefit of the soldiers.
or course there will be Il full attendance.
The Ladies' of Charlotte have been untirng in their
efforts promote the cause of the South, and they
have done much good Let the community, generally,
aid them in their continued cxcrtonS benefit the
soldier.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06

A WOMAN WHO WAS DETERMINED TO FlGHT.-A sol
dier in camp Kinston informs of rather novel
incident which occurred there recently A short time
ago some recruits brought into camp for n COM
pany from Caldwell county among them was a man
named Blayow who drafted in Caldwell Week
before last BIaylow got discharge, and Immediately
another soldier applied for discharge, stating that
he Tor she) the lawful wife of Baylow. appears
that when Bla Wow drafted his wife her hair
off, put mems clothing aud went with him into
camp and enlisted for the She drilled with the
company and learning fast, when it became
Sary make her known in order accom- pany her
husband home. The boys sorry part with such
good soldier, but they unable to Determine
which sic loved BEST Blaylow the Confederacy; hut
it was unanimously voted that Mrs Baylow is 'some
punkinS."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06

The amended Constitution of Virginia has been re-
jected by the people of that State by small majority
Therefore the long session of the Virginia Convention
Was to little purpose
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06

COSFIsCATIoN.-The Lincolnites in the Northern Con-
grPSs do not intend to be satisfied with merely confs
eating the property of southern soldiers and all gov
eminent officers, but they and enact that not
of them shall again exercise the privilege of
free white In ihis confScating and di<qualifyug
the editors of 'Scces<On newspapers in
Guided So, look out, all We who giving the Gov
ernmGnt a cordial support.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06
Join F. MONROE, Mayor.
We suppose the Information contained in the follow

ing dispatch is about as reliable any received:
MEMPHIS April Isl give you below the condition
of affairs at New Orleans obtained here from what
is considered good authority The Federal gunooats
passed up to New Orleans without reducing Forts
Jackson and St Philip Gen. Lowell retired with the
military and abIebodied men, after which the Mayor
surrendered the city on a pledge that persons and
property would be protected The specie IN the
banks and the public property all removed from
the city. All the cotton in the city was burnt Gen
Lowell is at Pass Mancbac, Lake Pontchartrain
The ramboat Louisiana and one gunboat are at Fort
jackson the rest are destroyed The enemy lost sew
eral of their boats.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06

tH;&rH BELLs.-The Methodist, Episcopal, Baptist
aud Lutheran Churches having given their Bells the
government for the purpose of being cast into cannon
they we're removed last week and broken up for ship
'meni to Richmond where battery of guns will be i'm
medl'ieiy prepared for Capt. Brcm of this place We
have been furnished with the weight of the bells,
bellows Methodist $50 lbs, Episcopal 208, Baptist
80, Lutheran I-o.--Total 2I3s lbs
RGHr-A correspondent of the Savannah Renuhli-
c"" writi-g from Memphis. saws.
Is currently reported that Gen. Crittcuden has re-
~; ~; P"s'i'n IN the army. He and Gen Carroll
:" 'Is ere suspended from their CO apsnds in
'e 'e oAtiIe, at the inStauceof Major eneraI
"o'c I" sequence OF their inteulperarcc: and it
Is supposed that Gen. Crirtenden sopt in M ras;
ten IN consequence OF this proceeding Gen Carroll
WAS attached 10 zen. Cs command. The who'll
country will approve OF the course pursup5 ~, c.
Hurdee, while no sober man Will regret that Crtien5an
has left the army. He is of the cleverest mon in
the world and questions his courage or Loyalty
hut his habits such to render hm wholly unfit
TO command"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06

THAT'S THE WAY Dove notice that dispatch
from Memphis, Tenn. states that the editor of the
Avalanche, of that city, arrested for publishing
article calculated array the planters against the
Government. His arrest exactly right. Any
man who persists in pursuing course calculated L"
inure Government in the present crisis, and cal
culated to array the people any particular class of
them, against It, ought to be arrested dangerous
character-mOre dangerous than a secret spy. The
question is, in earnest in this war, and do we
intend fight to the last extremity homes
property and life itself. If in and
defeat our tarbarous and brutal enemies, let the
government deal promptly and energetcay with those
who weakening the far their influence
extends and who show by their conduct if not by open
declarations that they real friends of the Con-
federacy. If the Government will arrest and conne
such characters the people 'o sustain at all hazards
The the Southern people know who SYM
pathizing with the North the better. Those who
would embarrass the Government at this time arc no
better than open and avowed Lincoinites.
A SPY HUNG.-A named Timothy Webster was
hung a Richmond, last Tuesday, spy He was
convicted the testimony of two other persons who
had been tried and convicted spieH 1t appears that
Webster had played his game deep and well, much
so that the War Department at Richmond had conf
dence enough in him employ him to convey letters
from and to the North. After the conviction of the
spies Scully and Lewis, they diyug ed the fact that
they in the employ and acting under the direction
of Webster who had been the principal witness against
them their trial. Webster doubt, was great
rascal When a minister waited on him previous to
his execution, to offer him spiritual consolation, he
(Webster) desired that the Psalm of David wherein he
invokes his enemies, should be read.
This is the first spy hung in the Confcderacy since
j the commencement Of the There others who
deserve hanging.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06

MORE ARAs.-A Confederate steamer arrived at n
Southern port last week with eight thou
sand arms There is no mistake about this arrival
An English nObleman, the Earl of Dunmore came
in the steamer passenger 1t is believed that
he is on his way to Canada, but desires to how
affairs look in the Confederacy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06

Be7g= The 5lst Regiment of n. c. troops organ
lied at Wilmington last week by eecng j. l.: Can't
well. Colonel; VIM. A. Allen, Lieut. Colonel, and
Hector Mcket han, Major
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06
NOTICE.

The Canadian Horse "NoRrH STAR viii be atthe
stables of DR. j. II. Strong during the Spr9g season.
Terfat Ten and fifteen dollars
The English Horse CoUsT PTPER" will be found
during The Spring at the stables Of COL W. ii.
(irirr Terms Gcu and fifteen dollars.
CRIER, STRONG & HART.
April %, 1862 At
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06
THE n EWS.

,r has been no regular battle since our last issue,
oncb diminishing in all directions IS almost constant
The captur. Of a number of wagons and horses from the
rk,,s in Western Virginia. is fortunate, especially as
the Yankees had the wagons loaded with stolen provisions
The Con,rratrs have recapUred Tuscumb!a and Deca-
,ur Ala driving ont the enemy and pursuing him.
fairs abont New Orleans hard to understand, and
,t.r i mystery about them unexplained. The enemy
have ,.s,sion of the city of New Orleans and the Forts
I-l,yr but few particulars about the affair have
tlansyirrd There is a mystery about 1t somehow
Both sides arr preparing for another battle neal Cornth
and it may occur before many hours roll round. We feel
confident that Beauregard will defeat the enemy again
and frctually cripple lis operations III that quarter.
We think It probable that army will fall back from
it's p sent position at Yorktown. and taxi position out
Of reach II the enemv's guu-boats and induce Gen
Mcclellan to advance the attack Both sides are now
thoroughly rncrch.d, and unless ths Contederafrs dc
fall back there be chance to get lait nSt
Notwithstanding our late serious we have no
less confidence in the of cause 1t is too late
f. give up the struggle and, We repeat we mus
f,ei it out, ana Must and WILL win. Let these VINO
talk d,spondngly and about failure, be remembered as
ntheartrd and wcak-knrcd and also let those wht
would rnbaTTaSs the Government De watched as thties
and remembered a. such
County CouRT.-TLe County Court of Mccklenhurg
was in session last week. The Court appointed Mr. J
l.. Brown Salt Commissioner for the county, and in
siruCtcd him to buy five hundred thousand POUNDS
Salt be distributed among the citizens Of the conn
ty according federal population, the citizens to pay
for the same only and charges, cash delivery
If the Salt cannot be obtained from the State Commits
sioner, Mr. Brown is authorized to procure it whereve
he can, and borrow the money the faith and credl
OF the county to pay for the same.
Alex. Neal was appointed assistant cOmmissary il
Steel Creek beat in place of Thos Grer. excused.
DIR Isaac Wilson and John r Davidson adde
the Vigilance Committee for Long Greek Beat; an
James H. Carson and DR.. J Miller added to til
Vigilance Committee in Charlotte Beat.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06

THE FRENCH UoNoEING LINCOLN.--The from
the North states that Abe Lincoln the ruler of the
Yankee nation, recently visited the French frgate
Gassendi at Washington, and received on board
with all the honors of King; and it is said the French
Minister, NJ. Mcrcer present. This after the
Minister'S visit Richmond Considering these thin gs
think the people have right to know what the
French Minister wanted Richmond If he or his
Government sympathises with the North in the brutal
waged against the South, let know it, and let
people prepare to resist all their enemies. If he
made propositions of any kind, especially if they
unfavorabIe cause the people of the South and
the whole world ought to know it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-05-06

S. c. TRoors.-We learn from official report that
TIE State of South Carolina has in the field 80 274
men-of which 2O64 for the war, and 1920 for
twelve months.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1862-11-24
DnorosALs FOR THYME,

Posr OFFICE DEPARTMENT.,
tAfAtt - . ID November, 1857.
SEALED Proposals will be received at this De-
psrtment until the 26th day Of Novembsr 49,, 10,
furnishing one years supply Of Irvine, esimsied
A. $500 Ieuaas 70 bedeyered 2, ne An nv Sss
BurAio, New York, nee from all cost Of transpor-
tation, in such quantities as each Agency may,
from time to time, be ordered by the Department.
The Irvine must be Of three strands, well twisted,
and capable OF sustaining the weight Of 70 pounds
on string .s feet In sSesh y rss e ~, w IL
for transportation in packages Of pounds weight
each. The Irvine must be smooth and flexible, and
measure about $50 yards TO the pound. AS NC spe-
cifc material has Been determined upon, bidders
will send samples Of such Irvine % they propose to
furnish with their bids.
best bidder, the best bid TO be determined after
careful examination, for the purpose Of ascertain.
ing which bid WILL in Its practical results be moet
advantageous 20 the Department. This the Post-
master General reserves TO himself the right ofde-
Gliding. 49,. v $3.50 III ..Irt. -. IND
made by persons not engaged In hemanuiactnre OIL
Each lidder must furnish with his proposals
evidence Of his ability TO comply with his bid.
Two sufficient securities will be requirsd TO
contract. FrlHa
promptly, furnishing an article inferior TO that
contracted for, will be considered sufficient cause
for the forfeiture of the contract. IIl ..l.
BIDS not made in accordance with these propo-
sails will not be considered. l4t.
Proposals must be marked ON the outside OF the
envelope with the name Of the article proposed ior
and the letter containing them addressed to the
First Assistant Postmaster GeneraL Washington,
nov s--eo2w .. Postmaster General.