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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02

GOVERNMENT CLoTHISG EsTABLIsHMENT-The Con-
federate Government has in operation at Richmond an
extensive establishment, manufacturing clothing for
the soldiers. The Richmond Wing furnishes the fol-
lowing facts concerning this establishment, which
are sure will be received with qualification by the
people generally:
There employed in this establishment about
sixty cutters and trimmers, and from three
thousand women, IN making cup the clothing. These
for the part, wives and daughters soldiers
in the field, widows and orphans Of those who have
died IN service. On average, they make $500 gar
ments a day, and for some two three weeks past.
they have averaged 1000 day. These are distributed
to the army, wherever needed, 10y the Quarter
masters of the various posts
In addition to these garments, there have been
issued from this Depot within the last twelve months
533f blankets and 100000 pairs of shoes and DO
Through the nstrumentality of those in charge it,
very much has been done towards stimulating and
Systernazing manufacturing industry throughout the
Confederate States; and, following the plan success
fully introduced here other similar establishments
have, though, of course, large scale; been
organized at Lynchburg Staunton, Knoxville, Chatta-
nooga, Atlanta, Columbus, Columbia, Charleston
Montgomery Savannah Mobile, Jackson Columbus
miss and other points. Everything that be made
useful in providing for the comfort of the troops is
purchased lin spite of high pcices at these establish
ments and by the agents and subordnates of the
Quartermaster General; and their operations only
limited by the difficulty of obtaining materiaa diff
Guilty itself resulting chiefly from the lack of manufac
ing machinery in the Confederate States
In addition These of domestic supply it is
known that large amounts of much needed articles
have been obtained from abroad, in spite of the
vigilance and exertiOns of the bocka-
derS and notwithstanding the frequent loss of car
goes We are in possession of information of highly
satisfactory character in relation contracts and
engagements pending, the nature of which it would
not be judiCIOuS to disclose.
Being among those who have charged Fhe Govern
ment, and the QuartcrmaSter's service particularly
with lack Of foresight and energy in providing for the
wants of the army, have deemed it just lay the
foregoing facts before the country, that it may not
through ignorance, condemn too sweepngly. We be-
heve i'll holding officials to the Jealous and faith
full discharge of duty and to the strctest accountable
ty, but would not dishearten by condemning un-
justly, or Withholding credit when meried."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02

SoUrH CARoLNA.-The annual Message Of Gov.
Pckens made to the Legislature ofSSouth Carolina
last week. 1t is an able document, and abounds in
patriotic sentiments and important recommendations.
From it learn that South Carolina has in the Con-
federac service - 900 men, and State Reserve of
eight Regiments OF about COO each-making alto,
eether $500 men in the field. Among other things
the Governor recommends that the Stay Law be re
Pealed except so far AS extends to persons in militia
r. service; that the prohibition against the dIeres
be continued, and that the Constitution be amended so
as to prevent any from voting in the State except
those who citizens ut the time the Confederate
Constitution was adopted since born in of
the Confederate States. He alSorecommends that the
Constitute be changed SO to make the Governor
eligible TO reelection The Governor says South
Caolima is in far better condition for fighting on to
a successful termination than she one year ago
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02
VALUABLE PLANTATION
FOR SALE

will Offer for sale, the Public Square in Char
iote on the 22d day of December my Plantation lying
the waters Of the CaiaWba river eleven miles south
of Charlotte, containing 300 acres75 or so acres
in good bottom land in high state Of cultivation,
the balance heavily tn1bered and well adapted to the
culture of Cotton or Grain and adjoining the lands Of
James Louergan deceased which will he sold at the
same time The improvements consist Of good two
story dwelling house. containing re large rooms ard
all necessary out-budngs, including two good Still
Houses with all convcnences. There is also well OF
pure wafer in the yard. The Plantation is we'll
,Eatercd by good springs and never failing streams
There is also regular chartered Ferry the premises
which is great convenience well source of pro-
it, Terms made known on day Of sale.
EDWARD E0HERGAN.
1852 At
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02
LATE NORTHERN NEWS.

The New York Herald of the 22d inst received says:
THE rebels still in possession of Fredericksburg
the last accounts but its surrender had been form
ally demanded large force of Stuarts cavalry
to Warrenton Junction. Friday. probably with view
to make dash upon the Union lines in their accus-
toned audacious fashion.
The estimate for the expenses OF the Yankee army
for the ensuing year. put down at four hundred and
eighty millions Of dollars. acquisitions upon the Pay
masters Department still unpaid eight
millions.
The Memphis Bulletin, of the 18th inst says the rebel
General Bragg, with thousand men, arrived Holly
Springs Saturday and that he preparing give
Gen. Grant battle
Gold in New York the Dist inst was quoted at 1885,
Sterling Exchange l45.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02
FROM VIRGINIA,

We have the same report to make this morning of
the position of affairs at Fredericksburg that has been
daily given to readers for the past week. Every
thing is represented in Of in.ction the
enemy desSEing from any formidable demonstration,
aud our troops quietly and patiently awaiting the
movements of their opponents. How long this of
things will continue it impossible say, bat most
probably until Burnside is urged forward by the ire
sstible pressure of Northern tanaticsm The report
that portion of the enemys forces had moved up the
Rappahannock some eighteen miles, in the direction of
Warrenton Junction, is not confirmed by any Informal
ton received yesterday Rcsoad Dispatch ofSuturduy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02
LAND SALE. I'm EQUITY.

For the purpose of making partition between the
heirs at law of the late Rev. j. B. Wait decd under
decree of the Court of Equity of Meckenbnrg County,
will sell to the highest bidder executing bond with
approved security in the Public Square in Charlotte,
on the 22d day of December. 1862, credit of six
months, with interest from the sale-reservng per
cent cash pay costs of su-340 acres OF LAND Iy-
ing the Gaia River in said county, d0nng the
lands of Jasper Price Joseph Knox, u. H. Neil and
others For particulars communicate with ". II. Neil,
Charles E. Bell or Robert l. Mcdowell
A. c. WILLIAMSON, C. N. E.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02
SALE OF LAND IN Equity.

Under the authority of decree of the Court OF
Equity of Mecklenburg county made for the purpose of
partition between james Davis and others as tenants
in common will sell on a credit Of six months ire
serving per cent cash to pay costs of suit with in
the SALE the Public Square in Charlotte
Monday the 22d day of December 1862: 100 acres
Davis decd adjoining the lands of P. B. McGinnis,
Wilson Miller. William McCombs and others, the
head-waers of Reedy Creek.
For particulars communicate with James Davis, or
any of those whose lands adjoin-
A. c. WILLIAMSON, c. N. E.
Dec
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02
Deserter Arrested

On the lit h Of November, who calls himself
WILLIAM HlNSON, and representing himself as a de-
serter from the 44th Georgia Regiment-Col Lumpkin
was taken up in CASTOR county, N. c., and lodged in
Necklenburg jail. he riding a large gray mare
about years old, foretop slightly trimmed, and bluO
spot the wether. He acknowledges having stolen
said mare from gentleman living between Winchester
and STANTON Va. TIE und srSigned has the mare ia
possession awaiting the call of the owner, who
have the by proving property and paying charges
live i'll Lincoln county, miles below Beate's Ford.
JOHN DAVIS.
Nov -, lge2 2m-ud
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02

INVESTING IN Boyps-In parts of the State
tsays the Richmond Dispstch) there is patriotic dis
position manifested to invest money in Confederate
bonds in preference to INDUCING in speculation in the
nccessaries Of fife. One county has within the last
three months, informed by Of her princi-
pa business men, to Richmond nearly five hun
dred thousand dollars to be funded in eight per cent
bonds thus relieving the circulation of the Govern
ment to that extent If every county in the Confeder
"'y would do we'll there need be apprehen sion
OF a depreciation Of the Government currency
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02
TROUBLE IN WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA.
From the Asheyile News.

oome twenty five armed men visited Waynesville, in
the ADJOINING county of Haywood, about O'Clock or
the morning of the 19th and demanded the release OF
man named Franklin, who was convicted at the last
term of our Superior Court of the murder Of Mr. holland
and was under of death. The Tailor having
no force to resist the demand seized and held
while Franklin was released and carried off in trump
The party, informed, represented themselves
from East Tennessee ard said they had of 800
armed men to back up their demand They threaten
ed II resisted, to burn the town This is u bold
and will doubt receive the attention of the autkori
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02
LATER.

Since the above article written a courier hu:
reached this place in quest of powder, who thai
army of several hundred from East Tennessee
is regularly fortified at the line between Haywood
county and Tennessee Some reports put the number
at eleven hundred, but suppose it hardly large
Cherokee Indians, holding them in check. Run.
ners had been sent to Gen. Kirby Smith, informing
him of the condition of affairs and asking for assist
ance. We await further Information with anxiety.
The locality is about IS miles of this place. and
bordering upon the most disoya portion of East Ten.
nessee, and the force gathered there is composed
probably of disafiected who have fed from tLei
homes to old the Conscript Law.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02

INCREASE IN PmCE.-The City Council of Richmond
have advanced the price of gas from 81 to 81 "a No..
thousand feet They will have to make several more
nI"n'eS before they rival PctcrsJurg Here it is
50 per 'hous7nd-Pctersburg Express.
mats nothing 10 what it is in this place The citi-
Eens OF Charlotte are paying IS per thousand md
we near that 1t is contemplated to charge $40 II
Richmond can afford gas at So So we think it mich,
be afforded here at 81. Our people have to submit to
'neSe eIorbI'ant advances from necessity but it will
not always be So
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02
PLANTATION FOR SALE.

The subscriber offers for saleh Plantatn in CASTOR
county, containing rs acres, located beth sides 81
Taylors Creek, and within four miles Of SreVard Sta
ton the VIII, Char r. Railroad-which Road also
passes through the land; and half &nle from Col.
Nimm's excellent FIGURING and Saw Mill. There
are on the premises a good Dwelling House. Barn
and Stables. and other necessary buildings; also al
Orchard of well selected fruit trees also Meadow,
and FIVE springs of good water. Any ore wishing TO
purchase such place would DO well to call soon
Nov IL, 1881 4s-Pa
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02

slLr.-A vessel the blockade at Wilmington
last week, bringing five hundred and fifty SACKS of
Salt.
We learn from gentleman direct from Charleston
that he had pay that city $25 and $50 per bushel
for salt, the it has been selling for here.
II will he by communication in another column
that salt is selling $50 and SIS per bu.he at the
works in Virginia. Town people not now to
blame for the high price of salt-he scarcity Of the
criticize is the dificu lty.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02
CEOTHlHNG WANTED.

Scrgt P. c. Harkey of Capt. NJ. D. L. McLeod's
Company, LIST N. c. Cavalry, home for the pur
pose of procuring undershirts socks and gloves for
the members of his company. Any such articles the
citizens of burg may be willing to contribute
will be thankfully received at the store of Cochrane
Stumble. before the 18th Of December.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02
Nov IS, 1861
NOTICE,

On Tuesday the 23d day of December next, at the
Public Square in the town Of Charlotte will expose
public sale, credit Of six months, with interest,
the Lot in said Town. with the improvements thereon,
known he Methodist Parsonage being part Of
that Lot known in the plan of said Town Lot No.
sos. J. II. BLACK, Admir-
Nov. rs, 1861 5t of E. g. BLACK.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02
GTESAXED.

small bay Mule strayed from my plantation
on the 18th of November, 1t followed man who was
travelling from the direction Of Salisbury driving q
horse and buggy with large trunk on it and female
in company with him. The traveller going South,
and probably crossed at Tuckaseege Ford. live west
of Charlotte, Thompsons Ford. My post Office is
Charlotte, n. G.
SAMUEL LAYING.
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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02
For the Western Democrat.
CAMP, NEAR GORDONSyILLE, VA,
November 9th. 1862.

November 27th, IS62. {
Mr. EDITOR-I have been requested by citizens of
Npckcnburg county to make known the wants of my
company With one or two exceptions the company are
toIrrahlv well clothed but blankets wanted.
We are however, needing shoes badly. There has been
an order issued from Division Headquarters for the bare
footed men to take the fresh hides they off the
breycS and manufacture themselves sandals We have
several men that reduced the necessity of wearing
this improvisrd SHOE and many will have to follow
the example unless shoes are furnished soon.
Respectfully, J. G. W1EHERSPOON.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02

'AA|L roA.-"e hear that it is reported in the
'"""! 'na' Small Po1 exists in this town. 1t is not
""e-'here has been here. If one occurs onr
item. 1900 w viii INFORM
" e learn that there are one or two case, Of Small
burg line "e"' 'he Nechien-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02
NOTICE.

will sell the premises, the 9Th day of Decem-
Der next, the TRACT OF LAND formerly owned by
Sarah Allen decd, adjoining the lands of Alexander
Mckinley, Solomon Harris, and Others, in Cabarrus
county, containing 964 acres.
Terms made known the day of sale.
D. ALLEN, Administrator.
Nov. IS, 1852. 2t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02
Land for Sale

The subscriber offers for sale tract of Land lying
in Mecklenburg county, n. c., the waters of Pa"
Creek and the Catawb River. The tract contains 324
acres, with good Dwelling House and other necessa-
ry out-budingS. For further particulars address the
subscriber at Stowesyille, \. C.
II. D. STOWE.
Dec 2r,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02
Notice..

There have been some Watches and Jewelry left IN
this House for the last years, and have been re-
paired. This is give notice to the owners that II
they do not forward by the LIST of January, 1865
and prove their property and take them up, they Will
be forfeited for the and damages.
T. TROTTER, to Oct, 1858.
&c WILKINSON L CO, Dec l, 1861
Dec >, 1862 JIG WILKINSON, JAN l, 1863
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02

Tyr IEGrsL.TrRE-In addition to the proceedings
4Iished in another column give sketch of what
- done on Friday. In the Senate, the bin TO amend
49, charter Of tue A T L O. Railroad passed its third
.,irg The bill in regard to the hire oi slaves was
;.r,.J The bill 10 continue and amend the ordi-
,ue rrohibitlrg the distation of grain passed.
= tiit tie dstillaion of all kinds of grain includ
ing rice roratoes Chinese sugar cane, molas$es syrup,
~, mixture Of any of them, under heavy penalties.
In the House Mr. Davenport presented petition and
,eoorial in favor of allowing Wyatt, free man of
I- IN en.ave himself to e Fegherstone of CASTOR
co,,rrv The bill 10 authorize County Courts to in
cease the fees of JailorS to 81 for each prisoner,
,ss.ej bill was introduced to exempt SO acres of
I and from execution after the st January, 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02

x,aaa, s.." OANoLiNA PRESBYTERIAN has been adj
A'''u /" subscription price to s. so per vo,r ns
obituaries exceeding ten lines in ior,,', 80
Or Tor at h'e cents line This course SAWS
- necessary IN consequence OF the advance
-, printing materials, At So year the paper has no,
0eeh paying expenses for the last twelve months
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02
THE NEWS.

We have to again report that there Is no important news
from, Virginia The armies in all directions appear 10 be
waiting for opportunities. At last accounts everything
WAS quiet Fredericksburg-Gen Lee on this side OF the
river and Burnside the other side afraid to attempt TO
c,o. A battle is imminent in that direction
IN our news column the latest items will be found
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02

: In Union county, on the 27th alt. by Rev. F. NJ.
Kennedy Mr.. J. W. Wadsworth of Charlotte, TO Miss
Mary Jane Houston daughter of Mrs Jane D. Houston.
In Irede county, on the lltL ult. by Rev. Stephen
Fronts, Mr. James Clarke to Miss Elizabeth Caroline
Hughes
On the 18th ult., Mr. W. s Horton to Miss ]. E. o..
V. Hunter-all of Lancaster District, s. @.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02

TEE CONFEDERATE AND STATE GovERHNzNTs.-The
General Assembly of North Carolina Thursday last,
unanimously passed the following resolutions, introduce
81 bv Mr. Person of New Hanover county:
Resolved, That the Confederate States of America
have the means the will sustain aud pcrpetuatc
the they have esbliShed and 10 that end
North Carolina is determined contribute all other
power aud resources.
2 Resolved, That the separation between the Con-
fraere States ana the United States is final and that
thu people Of North Carolina will consent to
union at any time upon any terms.
3 Resolved, That have full confidence in the
ability and patriotism of Hi. Excelcncy, President Da
Wis aud that administration is entitled TO the
dial support of all patriotic citizens.
Rcsol, ed, That heartily approve Of the policy
for the conuct of the forth by His Exceency,
Governor Vance in his inaugural address and MESA
yes to the General Assembly, and that he ought
be unanimously supported in the manly and patriot
ic stand he has taken for our independence.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02
ST ED.

From my lot in Charlotte two dark gray MULE
COLTS, 2, and years old-raised by Mr.. Caleb Hun
ter. Any Information will be gladly received
Dec. /, 1862. W. +. PHlFER.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02
NEGRO WAN FOR SALE.

A Negro Man is offered for sae-a frSt-rate Bacl
smth-good character.
Enquire at this Office.
Dec 2, 1862 st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02

TOBACCO IN DASVILLE.-The Danvile Reg
ister OF Friday says This article seems still to
nave Nj, an upward tendency in the market. On
wednesday, at the auction sales in the Warehouse,
lot OF about 1000 pounds Vas sold at SIS per
c%'3 aud a parcel of Tugs at SIG A planter, Mr..
Saaue' OF Caswell county, N. G., we understand,
nus H"s Sola his new crop around at $50 per hun
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02
TOWN ORDINANCE.

Be ii Ordained By the Board Of Commissorers Of the
Town Of Charlotte That from and after the publication
of this Ordinance, person shall be allowed buy
for speculation for sale within the corporate linn
its of this Town such articles of produce Eggs But
ter Poultry, Fresh Meats Potatoes Onions, Turnips
Cabbages under penalty OF Twenty Dollars for each
and every offence. Nor shall any one, except the pro-
Queer expose such articles for sale under the same
penalty. And any one buying any of the above emu
merated articles for shipment from this place shall up
conviction forfeit and pay the of One Hundred
Dollars for each offence.
ROBT. F. DAVIDSON, Mayor.
THos W. DEWEY, Town Clerk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02

E4~ At Rowan Superior Court last week, Jacob
Aurph tried for killing John Cope in C"barrus
county. Murph convicted Of murder, bnt appealed
the Supreme Court. The case of MsCready, an &C
complete of Murph's removed to this county, to
be tried at the next .ern of the Superior Court.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02
Dec 2, 1862
NOTICE..

All persons are hereby forewarned against hunting
with guns dogs, fishing with hooks nets on
my Land, as am determined to prosecute any SO
trespassing.
S. n. WRITER'S.
Dee q 1862 3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-02
For tie FtStern Democrat.

Mr.. EDToR: Your correspondent begs that you give
this article place in your valuable journal. You and
YOUR readers doubt will receliect that about the
commencement of this uEholy war, the ladies Of
country-frOm motives Of patriotism and wish to do
rght-forme societies all the country and went
work to procure clothing for our soldiers in the
fcd--bought all the goods they could get and made
a great many articles themselves, and also gave away
nearly every blanket they had, boxed them all up and
sent them off to the soldiers. At last they learned
that the goods never reached the soldiers and they
then became discouraged and ceased their efforts One
cause of encouragement that it became known
that the boxes containing the goods detained
railroad dcpotS broken open, their contents stolen and
in some sold to the highest biddcri This is all
So and of the truth Of which there be dou BIT,
notwithstanding the freight the goods had been
the fact that soldiers were too extravagant
with what goods they did get. The fact is known that
when pair of socks would become soed from
wear, they taken off and thrown away, and cloth
ing wasted in the manner. Our soldiers
perhaps by this time know how value these things,
and no doubt will take good in the future of any
thing they receive, especially they know that
materials at home getting
Your correspondent has made mention of the first
cause of encouragement in order that railroad
may know it, and also that our Chief Executive
may take proper steps to prevent it in the future He
has called upon the people each and every give
something's and hear it said every day. "No use our
soldiers will get it, and in fact soldiers who
visit home say 1t is great of despair and
it is to be hoped hat the Governor of our State will
that the donations that going will be taken
of and that they are accompanied by honest
agents who will see that get them, for if the
do get them it will be useless for Governor
call upon the people again for donatioas-our people
will be discouraged. w.