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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-19
SAM'L P. SMITH, Rec'g Sec'y.

EUROPEAN NEws.-The London Heralds
Paris correspondent says that the article in the
Constitutional, advocating the recognition of the
Southern Confederacy, has created a great sensa-
ton. It is looked upon as confirming the report
that Lord Palmerston having declined to join
France in rendering a mediation between the
beligerents the step has been taken jointly by
France and Russia.
The Paris correspondent Of the Independence
Beige says that the Emperor of Russia has pro-
posed to make personal appeal to President Lin
coin in order to induce him to accept on princi-
pie the negotiation for a compromise between
the North and South.
The London Times, in commenting on the Con-
fiscaton bill, says "HappiIy it is certain that no
ruler will dare to put in force this scandalous
law It will only remain monument of infamy
to those who passed it, and be ranked hereafter
with the attempted destruction Of Charleston har-
Dor and the savage vagarics Of General Butler. y
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Twenty Dollars Reward.

Runaway from the subscriber, living the head
waters of Maard creek. Mecklenburg county, N c.,
on the 18th August his black boy named JOE. Joe is
about FL years old, stout build, about feet 10
inches high, black complexion, and has his
left hand. Whoever will return said boy to me or
place him in Jail so that get him, will receive the
above reward. H. A. HUNTER
Aug 10, 1862 If Query's p. o., \. c.
Lancaster Ledger copy times.
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Lot for Sale.

On Monday, the 18th of September, will SELL ms
Trustee Of Henry Sewers the vacant lot the
Of Trade and Church streets just opposite The Court
House. The lot fronts SO feet running back 90 The
sale will take place Mt the Court House door Terms
made known day of sale.
ALLEN CRUISE,
Aug 20, 1868 4t-pd Trustee.
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NOTICE.

Those acquainted with the duties Of the County
Court Clerks Office think that it is unnecessary for
the oce to be open every day. and by the advice aud
Of the Court now give notice that will be in
the Office for business Mondays, Thursdays and Sat-
urdys of each week only until further notice is given.
WY. MAXWELL, Clerk G. g.
August II, 1862 II
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-19

VoTE GOvERSoR.-On the second page we pub
lish the table giving all the returns received.
according to Ordinance passed by the late Con-
vcnon, the Governor elect of this State Mr. vance,
will be installed in office the second Monday in
September, instead of the first of January, here
tooTe.
Mr Vances friends have carried the Legislature by
large majority, and they will have fair opportunity
OF showing whether they improve past manage
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-19

FROM THE WEST AND NoRTH.-A despatch to
the Mobile Tribune, says that the St. Louis Re
publican of the 18th, states that the guerillas
tinue vi gorous warfare in Missouri. They are
crossing the North side of the Missouri River
On the 4th inst, they attacked and dispersed a
body of Federal troops OF Taylorsville. Col Poin-
dexter is reported near Hudson, with 200 parti-
sans, threatening the capture of that place. A
despatch from Shelbourne reports Porter, with
400 men, encamped near Newark. lie had
hagged two companies of militia there, after a
slight resistance, with large number of
horses, guns and considerable amount of ammu-
milton.
Important army movements anticipated at
Washington. No one is allowed to pass McClel-
lan's lines. Large numbers of negroes are being
stolen by Pope near Standardsville, Va. Eleven
political arrests have been made at Fairfax G. H.
under Popes late orders. The New York Com
mercial states that important secret expedition,
consisting of one steamer, with picked men, had
left Federal port, and would soor be heard of:
Burnsidc's army has arrived at his head of op-
crations, fredericksburg
1t is announced that the Federal Government
has contracted for another iron-clad Monitor,
which would cost million and quarter dollars.
KNOXVILLE, Aug. 12.-An intelligent prison.
err who has just arrived from Nashville via Hunts
Vile and Stevenson, reports that the roads are
lined with Federas and all the bridges strongly
guarded.
Our guerillas were a constant source of annoy
ance to the enemy. The proceeding train from
Huntsville to Stevenson was fired into and three
Fedcrals killed.
On Wednesday last, Col. McCook, brother to
Gen. McCook, was going to Decatur in ambu-
lance with his body guard, when he attacked
by the guerillas and killed.
Perfect desolaton reigns outside of Huntsville.
The houses are all deserted by the owners and
sacked by the enemy, and the fields arc laid waste.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-19

EREoR-Tn the vote of Mecklenburg county TOR Com
moners as published last week. there was an error In
the statement of the at Hills box. Mr. DeArmon
receired q votes instead of II, published.
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A COMPLETE VICTORY.-The Knoxville Reg
lister says that the fight at Big Spring, near Taze-
well, on Wednesday, the 9TH inst, resulted in a
glorious Confederate victory. The rout of the
enemy was complete, but they lost no cannon as
was reported. We captured, however, large
amount of their army stores.
Memphis advices mention rumors prevalent
there of the capture of eight Federal Paymasters
by the rebels at Humboldt, Tenn, including Jacob
A. Camp, Galzmer, Coon, Hanna, zouker and
Hazleton, with an aggregate of 81 SOC, 900.
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Substitute Wanted

substitute wanted, IS years of age, for which
a fair price will be paid Apply to DR.. f. NYt,
HUTCHINSON at Charlotte, or J. p. HENDERSON at
Davidson College.
Aug 49, 1862 lt-pd
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LOST OR MISLAID,

Certificate for shares of Stock in the C. s. g.
Railroad, No. 800, dated July 7, 1853. Application
will be mGde for duplicate of the same.
n. WILKINSON.
Per J. G. WILKINSON, Agent.
August z, 1852 3m
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WHAT Is THE MATTER?-We see that our friend
Sherwood Editor of the Greensboro Patriot has been
elected the Legislature from Guilford county What
is the matter with him can't understand. We
knew he was pretty hardened politician, but never
thought he would consent to 60 to the Legislature!
There deviltry enough in being Editor but moth
ing to be compared to being member of the Legisla-
ure We hope Sherwood will reflect before he further
goes. He is clever now, but if he spends the
winter in Raleigh will not undertake to say what
he will be afterwards Lead him not into temptation.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-19

EEsg- The Confederate Congress met in Richmond
Yesterday We think the session will be important
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CharIotte Market, AUG. Is, 1862

We have no changes to report in prices. The price
of Flour is higher this point than any place iii
the State-Sl7 TO Sis per barrel Corn 81.
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A GALLANT DASH.

RICHMOND, August ia detachment of Capt Bay
lors cavalry, 20 in number, made q dash into Front
Royal yesterday and captured the Provost Marshal and
ten of the Provost Guard, together with II horses 4
iarge force of Gaukecs in the vicinity
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AFFAIRS BELOW Although SON

AFFAIRS BELOW RIcHNoND-Although some
persons were under the impression that they heard
heavy firing down the river yesterday morning,
we are quite safe in asserting that nothing has
lately occurred to break the monotony Of events in
that direction. The portion of McClellans army
that was sent to the South side of the river con-
tinucs to plumber the inhabitants without molesta-
ton, but we hear nothing further of an advance
towards Richmond or Petersburg. The "seat of
war; has been suddenly transferred to distance
from lhe capital, and meanwhile the Yankee gun
boats seem be in hurry test the strength OF
our batteries at Drury's Bluf.--Dispatch, 10TH.
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fLoUR--ln Richmond on the 18th inst Flour was
,od al $1,000 to Sl3 per barrel, IT sold last week in
lHls Piare at SIS.
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Charlotte Female Institute.

The Winter Session will begin Monday the lst Of
September. Terms per session of sixteen weeks
follows:
Board and Tuition 500 90
Music Piano o. Guitar 20
Use of Instrument for practice 90
Vocal Music IL 90
oil Painting lG 90
Drawng-pcncil or crayon- 10 90
French, Latin--cach 10 90
Embroidery, silk or velvet 90
Tuition Of day scholars lG 90
The Musical Department will be under the charge of
Miss Hammnrskold.
One half of board and tuition is payable in advance
and the remainder at the end of the session when
the pupil is removed from the school Interest will DO
charged all accounts settled ut the close Of the
session No deduction made for absence unless in
cases Of serious and protracted sickness.
Angust IL, 1862 ii
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Hogs Lost.

About the Goth ofJune, ten Shoats strayed from my
lot in Charlotte. They marked with crop off of
the right ear. They were purchased ut Long Creek
Mills in this county. liberal reward will be given
for their recovery.
VA A. COOK,
Aug IL, 1862 Town Butcher.
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THE MACON TELEGRAPH says that friend suggests
MS remedy some of the eXtortoners OF the times
that of fifty cents more be levied on all nett
profits over per of the capital invested We
would 90 further. We suggest that tie government
seize all ten pet cent and appropriate the same
to the payment of the War Tax. Congress will meet in
about eight days more, and trust some measure
will be adopted to put stop to the infamous practice
of exOron going on throughout the Confederacy.-
Wilmington J0urnat
We are in favor Of anything that will stop extortion
and speculation the necessaries of life but think
some better plan than the above might be adopted. 1t
would be better establish prices by law until the
war is over. We know that good deal of objection
would be raised TO that course but it would work fair
y TO the merchant and farmer-the producer as we'll
as the consumer. For instance if merchant or trad
err of any kind has coffee, sugar molasSes salt,
any other necessary articles for sale make him prove
on OATH what it him. and then let him be allowed
fair profit so much per cost and If he at
empts evade the law, if it is known that he has
quantity Of these necessary articles on hand and
fuses to SELL seize them and sell ont the stock the
established rate. Also establish certain rates for -four
bacon lard, and corn-allow fair profits, but place
these things within reach Of the poor and of that class
Of persons whose income has increased with the
increased prices of living. Neither the merchant tenn
porary trader the farmer, would be justified in ask
ing high prices if all were placed equal footing
by law The cause OF present high prices is, the far
advanced his produce because the merchant adj
vanced what he had to sell-betwecn these two
classes the thing is equal but very unequal to those
who have not advanced on anything, and in many in
stances had nothing to advance upon. But we hope
something will be done to stop speculation in the
ces7aries Of life while many brave and gallant
people away from home fighting to all
from degradat on and absolute ruin When these
come home they will remember the extortoner and
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-19
Two Tracts Of Land,

Each containing 100 acres, more or less-onc tract
known the Betsy Buchanan plantation, the other as
part of the Galloway place adjoining. Terms made
known day Of sale. WV. l.. COCHRAN,
Executor Of VIM. c. Cochran, decd
y B.-An persons indebted to the estate Of Vim. c.
Cochran dec d, will make immediate payment and all
persons having claims against said estate will present
them duly authenticated, in the time prescribed by
law or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their
cOvery. WI. i. COCHRAN, Ear.
August ;, 6G2
On the same day will Offer public sale, my PAN
taon, adjoining the above lands containing $50 acres,
more less. This is q valuable tract of land gold
is known to exist on it. J. L. COCHRAN.
Ancdst 5, 1862 2t-pd
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FEED FOR STOCK.

Any quantity of Linseed Oil Cake for sale at 81.
Caiharine's Mills, near Charlotte.
July Is. 1862
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EXECUTORS SALE.

] will sell ct the residence of Vim. c. Cochran, de-
ceased, II miles from Charlotte, near the Salisbury
road TUESDAY. August 18th, the following property,
viz: Horses Cattle Hogs and Sheep, Corn Oats, Fod-
der aud Hay, good Cookng-Stove, Racksmiths
Tools, Wheat-Fan, n-Sheller, Straw-Cutter, and
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-19
The ST. CATHERINE MILLS,

Near Charlotte, now in excellent repair, and ere
grinding for the public both WHEAT and CORN,
jane 18th, 1862 2m
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Be- "A serious rebellion is reported among the
M"rmons, which, it is feared will result in war with
the Federal Government"
The "Gove is northern itcm and hope it is true
We used TO think the MOrmons very bad people, but
TIE Yankees far excel them in meanncSs and brutality
1t is to be hoped that the Mormons will give the LIN
Co!nites trouble.
1t is also reported that the Indian tribes in that d.
r'ction threatening the Government of old Abe
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-19

In Salisbury, the 9Th inst, Mr. Andrew Barger to
Miss Elizabeth Brown.
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PARTIzAN RANGERs.-We find the following motto,
from Gen Hill in the Raleigh Register, which cop,
for the information of all concerned:
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Headquarters District of y. c., \
August 9th, 1862.

h'>F"hSib!e parties IN North Carolina, having re-
"''tu that many are entering the Partisan Rangers
or protesting to enter it, with the expecta ton
vi S'nSihg about their homes and always beyond cam
G' VI tue enemy; notice is hereby given that all
these headquarters and that more active dt iiI he
gu vi Tue FarilSanS than of other soldiers When
I;S ,;E 'Tr active service not promptly com
snd enrolled couscrists VIII '' u'SO'"ueu
The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1862-05-16
Public Sale
OF VALUABLE REAL. ESTATE.
May 16, 1852.

THE subscriber will offer for sale at his residence
in Juniata township, Bedford county, on TUESDAY,
24th day of June next, the wing described tract
of land situated in said township and county. adoin-
ing lands of F. Hillegass on the East, and Henry
Horn on the West, continuing 223 ACRES, of which
$50 are cleared. The Raystown Branch of the Juni-
alta flows through the entire tract The facilities
afforded by this farm for the raising of stock
excellent, being well adapted for grazing. Th. i'm
provements consist OF fine TWO STORY FARM
HOUSE, with basement, large BANK BARN, and
many oet-budings. There is also thereon erected
and in good running order, GRIST MILL, four
stories high, built o. splendid stone, having run of
French Burrs and of Mountain Choppers, with 2
wheels, and S, D. Broad's Improvement. The ma
chinery in the mill is all and in first rate order.
Also,--A TWO STORY STONE HOUSE,
with frame wing and basement, and pump at the
door, intended as a residence for the miller. There
is choice selection OF New York FRUIT TREES
upon the premises. From 90 to 10 are now in
clover The farm lies along the Drove Road, (Which
is great advantage) and is in the heart OF good
wheat growing section. Terms easy, | am anx-
lous TO make change in business.
JOHN C. RIFLE.
West End, Bedford Co., Pa, May 16, 'G2.
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TREASURES SALE
OF
UNSEAFED LANDS.

Agreeabiy to the provisions of an Act of Assem-
bly, directing the mode of selling unseated lands for
taxes and for other purposes, passed the 18th day
of March, 1915, and the supplement thereto, passed
the 18th day of March, 1si7Sand 25th March, 1888
and the 9th day of March, 1s47, the Treasurer of
the county of Bedford, hereby gives notice to all
concerned therein, that unless the County, State,
School and Road Taxes due on the following tracts
of unseated lands, situate in Bedford county, are
paid before the day of sale the WHOLE or such part
of each tact, as will pay the taxes, and the costs
chageable thereon, will be sold at the Court House
in the borough of Bedford, county of Bedford, on
the second Monday of June next, for the arrearages
of taxes DUE and the cost accrued thereon, and the
sale will be continued from day to day until all
disposed of.
A. J. SAMSON, Treasurer.
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N7ITII corrupt, disordered or vi;ated Blood
w You must be sick all over. 1t may burst
out in Pimplcs, or Sores, or in some active dis
ease, or it may merely keep you listess, dcpress-
'iaud good for nothing, But you cannot have
good health while your blood is impure. Ay-
erS Sarsaparilla purges out these impurities and
stimulates the organs of life into vigorous ac-
ii'on, restoring the health and cxpelling disease.
iienco it rapidly cures a variety of complaints
wnlch are caused by impurity of the blood, such
as NcrofuIa or Kings Evu. TumorS, Ulcers,
S9fes, Eruptions, Pimptes, Biotches, Boits,
o. "nthony's Fire. Rose or Erysipelas, Tet-
Ter or SAT- Rhsum, Scald Head, Ringworm,
oaacer or Cancerous 7emors, Sore Eyes, Fe-
maze Diseases, such as Retention, Irreguiarify,
suppression, Whites, Steriiify, Sspaitis, or Te-
Te,eai ne. Diseases, Liver Complaints and Heart
C''eas's. Try AvEn's SARsApARILLA, and see
y: .'r yourself the surprising activity with which
II cIeanses the blood and cures the disorders.
=, AYERS CHERRY pGoroRAL is SO universally
Nfo"n to surpass every other remedy for the
cure cur OF Coughs, Colds, Influenza, Hoarseness,
o'o1F, bronchitis, Inc'pisnt Consumption,
an anu Tor the relief of Consumptive Patients in
%uV'llced stages of the disease, that it is useless
mere TO recount the evidence Of its virtues. The
world knows them.
n AYERS CATuARrIc PLLs-for Costivencss,
DySpepsa, Indigestion, Dyscntery Foul Stom-
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PUBLIC SALE.
OF Vaeaa bile He all Estate.

BY virtue Of an order of the Orphans Court oil
Bedford county, the Undersigned will offer for sale,
on the premises, two miles South of the borough OF
Bloody Run, on Tuesday, 10th day of June, next,
all the following described property of George Wig
foos, late of West Providence township, DECD viz:
A TRACT OF LAND, adjoining Joseph w. and
Samuel Fl. Tate, on the West and North. Thomas
Richey, on the East John Buzzard and others on the
Sout b. containing 3S aud NC perches more or
less, 80 of which cleared and under fence,
about 5 acres meadow, and about 100 apple and
ether fruit trees thereon. The Improvements are
Double Log Dwelling House, stable and other out
buildings.
Terms ne-haf cash, at confirmation of sale, the
remainder in one year without interest Sale to
commence at o clock said day.
For further particulars inquire of 10 'erh W. Tate,
ESQ.,, Bedford, or the Undersigned living near the
premises.
JOSEPH WIGFooS, Admir-
May 16, 1862.
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Battle Of williamsburg.
ur,por xnTnns Army or TIE PoToMAc,
WILL AssBuEc, May 6, 1852.

III ,DOC kETEi.S ARMY OF TIE I-OIOhAC, [
WILL AMsBuEc, May 6, 1852
~, me lion. E, II. Stanton, Secretary Of Var:
have the pleasure to announce the occupa-
.;on of misplace rs the result of the hard fought
.'ost;on of Yesterday. The effect of Gen. Han
s,ck. brilliant engagements, yesterday afternoon,
,y,s 10 turn the left of their line Of works. He
,yas strongly reinforced, and the enemy aban-
'onei the entire position during the night,
+ ,oo,;pc all his sick and wounded in our hands
ri. loss Yesterday was very severe. We have
some three hundred uniniuredp prisoners, and more
,,on 900 wounded. Their loss in killed is hea-
Wy.
have sent cavalry in pursuit.
The conduct of our men has been excellent,
with scarcely an exception.
The enemys works are very extensive, ana
exceedingly strong, both in regard to their posi-
lion and the works themselves,
Our loss was heavy in Gen. Iooker's division,
bnt very little on other points of the field.
General lIancock's success was gained with q
loss ofrot over twenty killed and wounded.
The weather is good to-day, but there is a
great difficulty in gettingup food, on account Of
the roads Very few wagons have, as yet, come
Am authorized to follow the example of other
generals. and direct the names Of battles to be
ulaced on the colors of regiments? We have
other battles to fight before reaching Richmond
G.. d. MCCLELLAN,
Major General Comma nding