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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-22

The FRENCH MNlsTER.-The French Minister to the
Lincoln Government, resident at Washington ~ Mer-
cier, visited Richmond last week and created
sensation and curiosity TO his object Some pre-
dlctec that he for the purpose of inqurng what
sort OF treaties the Confederate Government would
make with France in she acknowledged indie
pendence, whilst others say that his object pro-
cure the shipment of large quantity of Tobacco
ed by France and now stored in Richmond. The first
surmise is hardly correct, for doubt Commits
soner to France, Mr. Slidel, is fully prepared give
the french Government all necessary information in
regard to treaties. is probable that his visit is
necteo with the tobacco If the question is
ought our government to allow the tobacco to be
we'd while our ports blockaded and while France
assents to and acknowledges inefficient blockade. If
our consents to the removal of the obac
co II can only be done by permission of the Lincoln
thories, which they will grant in order curry favor
win france, while we gain no advantage at all. Be-
sldes, II France is permitted to her purchases
other foreigners will claim the privilege and thus
the yankee blockade will foreign nations in
convenience in exporting from the South but will pre-
vent imports for our benefit We may be mistaken and
not understand the question fully, but it strikes
improper to allow France any other nation to remove
kind of produce from the South until the blockade
is removed
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-22
For tie Heytern Democrat.
CHARLOTTE, April 18th.

APTII
Mr. Editor: beg leave to a report that has
found its into the newspapers, which, in opin-
ion, reflects somewhat upon Capt Brem's reputation.
In the report alluded concerning the battle of New
bern it is stated that 1t Col. Burgwyn saved sec
ton of Bren. battery which leaves the impression that
Capt. Brem unable failed it himself.
The section of battery alluded to under the
Immediate command of Capt. Brem during the action,
but was stationed about ! miles from him under
mand of Lieut. Williams by whose exertious and those
of his command it saved | do not wish to be
understood rejecting the gallantry of 1t. Col.
Burgwyn, but simply desire to show that Lieut.. Will
liams saved his guns himself. NJ
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-22
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The stockholders of the Aecklenburg Gun Factory
requested meet at the Court House in Charlotte
Monday the 18th instant to form perfect orgnni-
cation under the charter and adopt the necessary by
laws, and other regulations. full attendance in
person, by proxy, is imperatvely required to be
present Let every stockholder send his
proxy. DAVID NJ LEE,
April e. 1861 of the Stockholders.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-22
ATTENTION, Beat Co. No. 2.

IRREGULAR MONTHLY DKlLL)
The members of Beat Company No are hereby
commanded appear at Headquarters OIL Saturday
the Sd of May, o'clock =. NJ, armed and equipped
as the law directs for inspection and drill.
By order of Captain J. \. Hunter,
THOS. LEDWELL, o. S.
CouRr MARrIAL.-There will be a Court Martial held
Immediately muster, and defaulters the last
muster (April 5th) notified attend and render
their excuse judgment will be taken against them.
April 22d. 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-22

There not much done in. 1.-THE trading line last
week Prices of all kinds of produce are aArmingly
high, and almost out of the reach of poor people
But little Cotton oferine-saIes at 81 to H.
Flour 81 Is to SIS peg sack-fair supply
Wheat 81 so to 5 <7o-scaree and wanted at the
steam mill. Corn srcents-rasher scarce. Peas 90 ;
Oats so to go. Rye, none.
Racon IS and q cts per pound; Lard IS.
whiskey 81 5O-none Offering, and not allowed TO
be transported on the Railroad.
Sugar IS 10 81; Aoiasses 81 20 to 81 IS. No Salt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-22

In Davie county, on the sth inst, Mr. Willie E, Hal
of Mobile, Ala, to Miss Sae C. Brown.
In Lancaster District, the 9th inst Mr Ru1in Ben
nett to Miss Mary, daug liter OF Mr. J Mackey.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-22
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

Having taken out Special Letters of Administration
on the Of Rober: A. Lee deceased will expose
to public sale the highest bidder, the premises
where he died miles south of Charlotte, Tuesday
the 9th day of May next, all the stock of Horses Cat
tie Hogs Corn, Fodder, and Bacon, 4-horsc Wag-
ON and Gearing, one l-horse Wagon all the House
hold and Kitchen Furniture, and other articles hand
Also, about 1000 pounds of seed Cotton.
Terms made known day of sale
j. n. LEE, Jr, Admir-.
April 49, 1862 2t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-22
By TekeQr0ph.

NORFOLK, April 20th.
Heavy cannonading took place yesterday afternoon at
the Rip Raps from which 81 shells thrown at Sew
ellis Point without damage.
On Friday and Saturday force of the enemy supposed
county and near Elizabeth City, N C.. They at
tackled yesterday by Col Wright with the Sd Ca Regiment
and Capt Ferebee's militia company This small force
fought the enemy with great bravery Federal loss heavy
Six Confederates killed, including Capt McComas
OF Henningsens battery and Lieut. Wilson of the Georgia
regiment, is wounded and Is missing. The fight con-
tinued five hours Col Wrighs force retired from the
field midnight and fell back stronger position. He
has been reinforced Our wounded have arrived here and
been placed in the hospital.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-22
DIED.

In this county, the 18th inst Mr. Robert a. Lee,
aged about GO years.
At the Hospital in Goldsboro, the 18th mat, Mr.
VIM. Johnston of Meckenburg county, a member of
Brems Artillery.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-22

HoAx.-We notice in accounts of the battle of
Shiloh that long dialogue is reported as having taken
place between Gen. Beauregard and the Federal Gen
eral Prentss. We don't believe word of it, and
therefore have omitted it in the account Of the battle
published in another column. 1t is not likely that
Gen. Beauregard took time to carry long CONVEX
sation with Prentiss just the battle was about
closing (he time at which it is said the dialogue &C.
curred and if he had had the time to spare he would
argue the propriety of the war with prisoner,
especially like Prentiss, who is traitor well as
d bitter enemy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-22
LATE ST FROM CoRINTH.

The following despatch is published coming direct
from Gen. Bcaurrgard
Corinth Miss, April I7-Rrports of commanders show
that IA pieces of the eneny'S artillery brought from
the field Of battle. Over - stands of coors and 5000
prisoners captured My general reports OF the battle
will be sent in two three days have applied for an
exchange of prisoners for those taken at New Madrid Bend
G. T. BEAUREGARD.
To Gen r L lee Richmond Va
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-22
NOTICE,

The destitute families Of Volunteers for the war
from the Town Marshal that they such, will be
furnished with clothing at my expense so far as am
able. Call on DR. E. Nye Hutchison in my absence.
April D. 1862 At J. A. FOX.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-22
NOTICE.

The Canadian Horse NORTH STAR" will be at the
stables of Dr. J. ~ Strong during the Spring
Terms ten and fifteen dollars.
The English Horse CorsT PIER will be found
during the Spring at the stables OF Col. w NJ
Grier. Terms ten and fifteen dollars.
GREER, STRONG HART.
April %, 1862 It
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-22

10TH REGIMENT N. c. TRooPs.-The Forty
ninth Regiment n. &. Troops, stationed at Camp
Mangum, elected their field officers on Saturday
the 18th. The following are the officers chosen:
Colonel, Stephen d. Ramseur, of Ramseurs
Battery.
Lieutenant-Co Colonel, VIM. A. Eliason, who was
few days since elected Major of the Bethel Re-
giment. Major, Lee NJ. McAfee.
The selection of Major Ramseur as Colonel of
this Regiment is well deserved compliment to
this young and accomplished officer. Major r.
has, ever stree the war broke out, been in COM
mand of Ramseurs Battery, and we venture the
assertion that there is better drilled or dis
ciplined corps in the army.-Ralcigh Register.
The companies composing the above named Regi-
ment commanded by Capt. Fleming of Mcdowell
county, Ward of Chatham, Chambers and Moore of
Iredell, Black of Moore, Davis of Mecklenburg,
Roberts of Cleavelaud, Petty of CASTOR, Chenau of
Catawba and Baxter of Lincoln.
The 5oth Regiment also organized last week.
Grafton (Lieut Colonel of Sinclairs regimentl
elected Colonel; Jas A Washington, Lieut.. Colonel;
and Geo Workman, Major.
r H Riddick date Asst Adjt GENERALLY was elected
Colonel and III Hammarskold Major of the 34th Reg-
ment in place of Col Leaventhorpe and Major Owens
elected to positions in the Bethel Regiment. Capt E.
Ross of this place. is Major of the Bethel Regiment
in place of Elason promoted Lieut. Colonel of the
49th Regiment.
The 2sth Regiment has been re-organizdd for the
by re-eecting H Lane ColoRel, and Lowe Lieut.
Colonel, and electing Capt Lowe, Major.
Col Z Vance adyertises that he is authorized by
the Secretary of War raise Legion for the war.
He wants an additional Regiment of Infantry, two
companies of cavalry and one Of artillery.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-22

NOTICE.--Our terms are CASH. We have strucI
from the list the of those who have failed To
and We hope they viii feel under obligation to
settle arrearages, unless they think ought to work
for them for NOT hing. Some few, doubt shell
teTlng themselves With the stay law.
No club subscribers will be received until print
ing materials ge: cheaper. Two dollars per anuum
= the lowest price.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-22

The Wilmington Journal Of the 18th says that fighting
commenced Fort Macon about the 18th inst. Colonel
White the commander of the Fort sent out part of his
force the beach attack the enemy's pickets. The
yankees turned 300 against them, killing 10 of
The balance atcd TO the Fort and Colonel
White fired canister shot the enemy killing large
bcrs of them The enemy have built a battery the
beach within miles OF the Fort and planted mortars
and large sgr pieces. They have Is large vessels out
side They say that they take the Fort they
are going to Swansboro.
mo nesd be surprised to hear that Fort Macon is
captured, as it Is completely surrounded,l
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-22

loo, 600 sSsss at nc :St'%s shso
MILL for the AYR OIL COMPANY. fair price will be
given.
April %, 1862 At :
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-22

FROM BoRDER.-We learn that = gentleman
from Nashville states that the Louisville Journal bad
declared for peace that the further prosecution Of tue
could only result in devastation and unnecessary
expenditure of money and blood.
1t is also stated that Lincolns proposed emancipa-
ton policy had completely revouoniZed Kentucky.
Further, that the order for Indiana troops to quell
the rebellion of the Kentucky troops did resnlt in the
firing of the latter upon the former and the killing and
wounding of four hundred Of the Indianians.
The Yankees admit the loss of egty;$ guns in the
battle at Corinth, of four thousand Killed and wOuu
ded and eight thousand prisoners-1;welve thousand
in al-AAdnfa Commonwealth, Apnh lG.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-22

The OUTRAGEs THE ExEMY.-The people known
as Sour northern brethren have shown themselves TO
be as barbarous and unfeeng the worst of savageS
surely they are great deal meaner Wherever they
get foothold southern soil they commit the most
wanton and heathenish depredations. We could fill
columns with accounts of their villaines. They
pay respect private property wherever they
can I'M southern by destroying it they drive
and children of houses and then burn them
down. they kill all kinds of stock that they cannot use
carry off; they convict the testimony of
their slaves and induce the negroes to plumber and rob
the houses of white men; they associate and eat and
drink with the negroes, and then shoot them for dis
obedience impudence; they go into dwellings and
insult respectable females they break open store
houses, rob smoke houses, cribs and hen-roosts
In fact there is owlife act but what they
have been guilty of And they propose, after we are
subjugated, to divide our land and property among
their half-starved population, and to populate the
southern Statee with the oscourngs of all nations
who annually immgrating to the northern cities.
If southern freemen are willing to be degraded and
beggared let them submit to Abe Lincoln and his vile
minions But if they want to their property and
leave their children in land of freedom let them re-
sist with all the means and power their command
TUE n. c. CONVENTION re-assembed yesterday ac-
cording o appointment. We can see no necessity for
prolongng the existence of this body and spending
the public money in the way of per diem and mileage
Many of the members mere theorists and not bur-
dened with super abundance of practical common
sense. That this is SO, of the members them
selves have testified. Mr. Meares Of Brunswick, when
the question of dssolving the Legislature was before
the Convention, remarked that the Convention, as
body had talent and less brains than legisla
tive body he had seen" We suppose Mr. Meares
= ba of tale ntp0
body" and ought to know something about it, The
fact H. there many bombastic visionary, specu
latre, speech making gentlemen the North Carolina
Convention.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-22

Gus FACToRY.-It will be by advertisement
that the Stockholders in the Mecklenburg Gun Factory
are requested to meet OF Monday next 2sth inst to
form - more perfect organization.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-22

The ROANOKE ISLAND DIsArTER.-The committee of
Congress the of the fall of Roanoke
leland have reported, which report find in the Rich
m"nd Enquirer signed by Il. S. Gather, of y. c.,
chairman. After detailing the position of affairs
the Island previous to the battle and the result of the
Eight the report says:
Instead of the result being deeply humiliating it
Of the most brilliant and gallant actions of
the and in the language of their absent Com
manding General both officers and fou ght firmly
ooOily. efficiently, and long humanity would
command did their duty, and they do feel at
liberty to designate any particular acts of companies
Or OF Individuals But in simple justice to Col Shaw
upon whom devolved the command, by reason of tue
extreme illness of his superior, Gen. Wise, and who
has been ceusured for the result the Committee take
pleasure in stating that there i. foundation for any
just reflection upon him"
The committee speak in praise of Col. Shaw's GAL
lantry and bravery. The report then goes show
that Gen. Wise is blame, for he made repeated
applications to the then Secretary of War; Mr. Benja-
min, and Gen. Huger at Norfolk, for reinforcements
md means of defence, and closes follows:
The Committee, from the testimony, are therefore
constrained 10 report, that. whatever of blame and
responsibility is justly attributable any
defeat of troops at Roanoke Island the Sth
February, 1852 should attach Major General B.
Huger and the late Secretary of War J. P. benjamin
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-22

Ss2' HE Chatham Railroad Company was organized
iaSt week ny the election of X. F. Battle of Raleigh
President and u W. Mordecai, W. j. Hawkins J +
Allen, 5 5 Royster aud +. Bryan as Directors. The
Presidents salary was fixed at 81 500 pcr ap,,r
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-22
STO L. II "
WANTED
DAVIDSON COLLEGE.

Persons holding Scholarship Certificates in this In.
stitution can obtain the cash for the by applying
to e. NYE HUTCHINSON, Charlotte, n. c.
April 8, 1861. IT
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-22
EVACUATION OF ISLAND NO. 10

The papers Of the enemy contain Commodore Foote's
official account of his occupation of Island No. 10,
the Sth inst. From this it appears that Gen. Pope
had succeeded in crossing the Mississippi below the
Island wheIeupon forces evacuated the Island and
the works the neghboring Tennessee shore. Seven
Of officers and 368 prvates besides some sick
soldiers and employees taken by the enemy. Also
10 pieces of cannon and 4 steamers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-22

No MORE FIGHT IN THE 'MoNITOR.'-The Confcder-
ate steamer Virginia has been in Hampton Roads
twice for the purpose of engaging the federal
Monitor" but that vessel refused to from
under the guns of Fortress Monroe. Ever since the
first fight between the two vessels the yankee papers
have been boasting that the Monitor ver-match
for the Virginia and that the former could whip the
latter any day, but when opportunity is offered for
the trial she sneaked off the federal Fort for proec-
ton and refused to fight
The news from Europe states that the English jour
nails speak of the fight of the Virginia brilliant a-
fair and land the extraordinary achievements of that
vessel They recommend that the wooden ships of the
British Navy be dispensed with and vessels constructed
like the Virginia.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-22

Ga5~We learn that the fight in which the Second
Cavalry regiment was engaged, took place Oh Sunday
night John GillettS, in the lower part of Jones
County. The force side about two hundred
cavlary under Col. Robinson that of the enemy was an
infantry regiment returning from their raid in Onsow
The Yankees fired from the dwelling house and all the
ou-houses, and our cavalry were forced to retreat
with loss of five and fifteen horses killed, and
frty double barrel guns left The Yankees say they
have two prisoners, and that they officers. Col
Robinson is not known be killed but has not been
heard of since the battle. The enemys loss Is certainly
larger than ours.- WitEsington Journal, lSh.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-22

CHATTANOOGA, April l4.-Three hundred of Starnes
cavalry have just returned from successful foray D
to Mddle-Tennessee. At daylight he attacked the
Hcssian five hundred strong Wartracc killing
ty and losing three killed and wounded. The enc
my have retired from Stevenson. Confederate citizens
have burned bridges between Stevenson and
Huntsville, and the enemy one nj Bridgeport over
Widows Creek
Thirteen of the l9 Yankees who ran away with the
engine :he State Road Saturday last, have been
captured Four of them were brought here this even
ing All of them belong to the second Ohio regiment,
and say they be paid twenty thousand dollars
by Gen. Mitchell to burn the Chickamauga bridges.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-22
EVACUATION OF FREpERICKsBURG. VA.

On Friday morning the enemy occupied Falmouth in
Conederates burnt the bridges across the RappaEannock
that point and then evacuated the Whether this
of the enemy feint diversion for the ben
eft of Mcclellan at Yorktown, whether is securing
the base of the real operations against Richmond remains
to be In any view the enemy seems to be closing
around and the problem admits of other solution
than Sighting and fighting both speedy and TERRIBLE.
Heaven give the victory Rich. Enquirer, 18th.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-22

CONFEDERATE CosGREss-We suppose Congress al
journed yes .erday, resolution to that effect was
passed by both Houses At present it is hard to tell
what laws have been passed Several bills of import
ance were pending last week. The Senate passed
bill making provision for coins of the Confederate
States The bill authorizes the Secy of the Treasury
to assay gold bars mark them with their value and
cause to be struck gold and silver coins; the MINIS
at Charlotte, n. Co. Dahlonga Ca and at New Orleans
appropriated the of the Secy of the Treas
ury for assaying and coming $4,000 is appropriate
ed to enable the MINIS to exchange coin for bullion.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-22

THE LINCOLN CoNGREss.-The course Of the fanatics
who control the Lincoln Congress in Washington city
shows what would have been the condition OF the
Southern States if they had remained in the old Union
After protesting intention to interfere with the
rights of Shareholders they have recommended the con-
fscation of southern property and encouraged the
stealing of negroes, and they have passed law
aboshing slavery in the District of Columbia 1t was
resisted by of the members who profess to repre-
sent slave States, but their opposition had no ehec'
for such men as Sumner and Wilson of Massachusetts,
rushed the measure through by an overwhelming ma
jorty. In the Senate those who voted against the Dill
Messrs Bayard and Salisbury of Delaware: Car
lille Virginia traitor, Kennedy of Maryland, Powell
Of Kentucky, Latham of California, Stark Of Oregon,
Wilson of Missouri, and Nesmith and Wright-lo.
1t remains to be what effect this measure will
have the officers and in the northern army who
have declared themselves opposed to abolitionsm In
the meantime the people of the South can learn what
doom awaits them if they submit to the blood-thirsy
northern fanatical rulers
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-22

Another COMPANY FROM UNION CorsrY.-Another
company from Union county passed through this place
on Wednesday last, for Raleigh. E. A. Jerome Capt
i A-hcratt. LIST Lieut.; J. ID. Cuth3ert<on and r. ID.
s. men.
Inc company which from Union under the
S"inT Nnd OF = H. WalkuP have elected Hugh Wilson,
T.F Captain in place OF Mr. WaIkup promoted to
-Colo&el The officers stand as follows:
mug" W 'ISon, Captain; B. +. Richardson Isl Lieut.:
IL L. stewart aud Hugh I. Gray, I'd Lieuteuants
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-22

nO- We find the following Pru,..uatiou in the
Raleigh papers:
TO THE PEOPLE OF NORTH CAROLINA
Executive DEPARTMENT, Raleigh, April l5 1862.
BY an advertisement in the public papers, signed "
S AShe, you informed that he will appoint aud
send agents through every County in the State bor-
row, purchase. and il necessary inpreSs all the
in the hands of private citizens.
Any Sttcmpt 10 seize the of citizens is d.
rroty variance with the Constitution and in opposi-
ton TO the declared policy of the Government which
makes the duty of citizen keep and bear
and protects the of the Militia from
tOn for debt.
Bat while notify you that these agents have no
lawful authority To seize your private arms, and you
Will be protected in preserving the of self de-
fence, must also cnj"in upon you in this emergency,
a. act of the highest patriotism and duty that
should discover I" the proper State authorities. all
public arms Nuskets Rifles within your know edg
and of selling the State all the arms the property of
individuals which can be spared
The Colonies OF the several regiments of Militia will
act agents for the State and will notify me when
ever any such arms delivered. or offered to them.
Their prompt and earnest attention il called the
execution of this order. HENRY T. CLARK