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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04

TREATMENT OF PRIsONERs.-The northern papers are
complaining about the way the Confedeaes treat prs-
oncrs and Cen Prentiss has been making speeches at
the North telling many glaring faIsehoods about the
treatment he received while prisoner. We know
from knowledge that Gen. Prentes lies about
the matter few weeks ago this Gen. Prentss
and number of other Lincoln officers passed this
place under guard on their way to Richmond. Prem
tiss and several of the other officers Hotel
and got their meals, und allowed go wherever
they pleased-(n fact too much liberty allowed
them.) They also got supper at High Point. The
next day happened be at the Raleigh Depot when
the train containing Prentss arrived there He then
commenced complaining of bad treatment and said he
had not had anything to eat since he left Columbia
We heard him say this, and we know he had had one
meal at Charlotte and one-a sHigh Point as all the
other prisoners had. So it will be seen that Gen.
Prentiss is guilty Of wilful lying
The fact is Yankee prisoners have been treated much
better in the South than Confederate prisoners have
been in the North. What right have Lincolns soldiers
to expect good treatment in country they invade for
the purpose of practising barbares unknown to civ
iliZcd warfare? They for the purpose melting
servile Instructions destroying homes Insulting
and outraging our females, and Subugating couu-
try to their hateful and corrupt government. They
deserve 10 be treated incendiares murdcrers and
robbers, and not as deserving mercy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04

/ CONFEDERATE CUKRFNcY.-The law recently passed
by Congress in regard to Treasury Notes and Bonds
provides that Treasury Notes issued after the first
December next shall be fundable only in seven pei
Bonds. Notes issued previous to that DATE and
those now in circulation. may be funded within sir
months after public notice in eight per cent Bones
thereafter in seven per cent Bonds This the exact
substance of the law.
Those who have money to invest ought by ali means
! to buy Confederate Bonds The war will certainly
stop some time land probably not long hence,) then
Confederate bonds will command high premium.
! The Richmond Enquirer, in article about the
: Confederate currency, says:
"If each individual that finds himself possessed OF a
hundred or a thousand ten thousand dollars which
he holds investment will buy eight per cent ponds
instead of vacant lots and barren FARMS the former OF
which he cannot improve, and the latter he cannot
cultivate and both Of which will depreciae at the hrst
prospect of peace. he will find his financial analrs
prosperne and have the proud satisfaction Of having
greatly contributed to the success of our cause.
; Gold in the Confederate States demands higher
price than Sterling bills financial phenomenon I'M
accountable except the hypothesis that it can be
readily used in smuggling and running the
blockade than Sterling bills. The premium gold
brings in the United States increases the smuggiers
purchases while there, and augments his infamous
profits when he If the Government VIII APP
prehend and punish the smuggers, and stop the SNUG
CLING trade, it will curb sinful extravaganza "nlch
now exists among our people; and making gou useless
article of trade will destroy one OF the causes
that is undermining the currency of the country.
AS long the Government takes no steps to stop
smuggling, it will continue Many are engaged IN 1T
who believe they doing cause no harm, but, on
the contrary, actually comforting a benefit upon
the people by supplying them with articles they could
not otherwise obtain. If smuggling was confined to
articles of prime necessity, which can neither be pro-
duced in the country any substitute found for
them, the evils that arise from would be greatly
eSSened Bat at present carried on, not in articles
Of necessity, but in those of useless luxury 1t IN
creasGs habits of extravaganza, and by offering the
of their qualification, creates disregard for
money.
The people are far more interested than the Govern
ment in preserving the currency from depreciation
1t is impossible for the Government to stop issuing
notes. because they the only within its pos
session for carrying the An opportunity is
offered the people to decrease the volume of crcula-
ton and appreciate its value by promptly funding
their surplus money Should the people not avail
themselves of the opportunity rendered them by
the government when Congress meets in January
next summary Legislation may compel the decrease OF
the circulating medium by forced loan of twenty or
per of all rcce except those arising
from investment in Confederate Bonds"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04

e Eeyn A great sensation was created among the
Freemasons of Connecticut few days ago, coca
stoned by Mr.. Chas. Stratton, alias General Tom
Thumb, being initiated, passed, and raised to the
sublime degree of Master Mason in St. Johns
Lodge, No l, of Bridgeport The hall was crow
ded to excess to witness the interesting ceremo-
MES. 1t is due to the Generals reputation to
state that he bore the trials, mentally and phys
ically, in a manner that would have reflected
honor on greater men. The General, who is now
in Washington, previous to his departure, gave an
order make him one of the finest lambskin aprons
that could be procured. The General announces
his intention of joining the knights Templar.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04

Governor Brown, of Georgia, has again come in
conflict with Confederate authority by the action
of the Superintendent of the Western and Allan
tic Railroad, in refusing transportation for some
fifty barrels of whiskey, in accordance with a
proclamation of the Governor in relation thereto.
We understand that agent is on the way to
Georgia to take possession of this road for the
forcement of this transportation, as we'll as for
other purposes. We await the issue with some
curiosity, if things are as We understand them
CnnhnnO0QQ Rebel.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04
CONTRIBUTIONS.

The following contributions have been deposited
with Col L. g. Williams for the benefit of the soldiers
Rev. James H. Peoples, 2 pairs shoes; Mr. and Mrs
Richard Peoples, l pr pants, l coat shirt, pr
drawers, blankets, l coyerlid; Mrs Jane E Gray,
pr shoes, pr socks pr gloves, blanket; Mrs n. NJ
Sttt pr socks, blanket; from Providence Is pairs
socks.
Col. Williams will receive and forward all conribu-
tions that the people of Necklenburg may be willing
make.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04

WONDERS WILL NEVER CEAsE.-We learn
that, since the passage of the last Consumption
&c, that these humble, but useful trades, which
formerly viewed by weak minds with con-
tempt, are getting to be highly respectable, and
the rush for them is larger than the learned pro-
LESSONS ever called forth, in PALMER days No
young man desires to be Doctor or Lawyer no,c-
law and physic'are decidedly at discount-shoe-
making and blacksmithing, have risen amazingly
in the market-in responsibility, and prodigious-
ly in the price of pair of boots !-&utesriNe Er-
press
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04
MILITIA, ATTENTION!

HEADQUARTERS 86ru RECT. N c. MILrT1A
October 28th, 1862.
captains OF Companies belonging to the Seth Reg't,
VIII assemble their respective commands for Battal
hon Drill at their usual muster ground Charlotte on
Nov 10, armed and equipped the law directs
Commissioned and non-commiSsioned officers will
assemble on the l7th and le;h Of November
An election for 1t. Col will take place on the 18th
NOV After the Drill Court Martial will be held
by order B. F. BROWN, Col. Com
H. NJ. PHELPS, Adj't.
Nov. 4, 1852 St
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04
Prospectus OF the
DAILY STATE JOURNAL,

On and after the LIST day Of November, the State
Journal will be published Daily, Tr-weehly and
Weekly. The Daily State Journal will contain all the
received the latest hour before mailing and
will consist Of two editions daily. The Morning Edi-
ton will contain the news by the evening male, and
all teleCraphc up to 10 o'clock the previous
night and will be supplied city subscribers and
ny the morning mails North and East the Evening
Edition will be printed ut o'clock p Ill, and will
contain the additional news by telegraph up to
O'Clock p. u, and will De sent to subscribers by the
trains and by the Fayetteville mail. Thus sub
riders, matter in what direction they may live,
will have the up the departure Of the mails.
Arrangements have been made to procure teegraPhie
em all parts o. the Confedcracy, expressly for
the State Journal. General news by mail will be
promptly published. The Markets will be fully
ported. Reliable Correspondents viii be secured in
the Army and elsewhere. The Legislative Proceed
ings will be reported daily by competent Reporters.
The State Journal will be essentially q Newspaper.
TERMS: For the Daily-l2 months, SO; months,
50 so; months, 81; month, 81. For the Tri-wsek-
iy-l3 months, 81; 9 months, 81 so; months, 81 50.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04
Desirable Bonds and Stocks ~
Auction.

Will be sold at the public square in Charlotte. on
Tuesday OF November Court being the llth day of the
month, T. large amount of
Richmond County per cent. Coupon Bonds interest
payable semi annually.
Arson County per cent Coupon Bonds, interest pay
able annually.
These Bonds are justly regarded by all who are
qun!nted with them as the safe and certain paying
securities now in the market. Terms cash Confed-
crate notes Of oil Issues taken in payment
". A. WILLIAMS Agent.
SAM'L A. HARMS Auctioneer
October -, 1892.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04

YANKEES Observation-Disclosures by the
cars yesterday evening from Goldsboro report
that $4,000 Yankees had landed, or arrived, or
were landing at Morehead City. Their landing at
horehead city is questionay if not manfestbly i'm
probable, but that reinforcements are arriving or
will soon arrive on our coast We have every reason
to believe. Let the farmers in exposed places
keep vigilant eye on their property. Every
thing movable ought to be moved at once
Raleigh Journal, Noo. 1st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04
NEWS FROM JACKSON.S ARMY.

kSoxvILLE, Oct. 2e-The Lynchburg Republican of
the 2sth, contains letter from Stonewall Jack son s
army, dated Bunker Hil October 23d, which confirms
the reported destruction of large portion of the Bal
tmore and Ohio Railroad. Thirty miles of track
destroyed reaching within three miles of Harpers Fer
ry also many valuable buildings belonging to the
pany The Abolitoniss still in strength at Har-
pers Ferry Oar pickets within five miles of that
place, and on the Potomac, opposite Williams port,
Md also, at Shepherdstown, Virginia.
The depth of snow at Knoxville was four inches
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04
LAND FOR SALE.

II not sold beforehand privately, viii be sold on
Tuesday of November Court, at the Court-House in
Charlotte the following tract of Land via; that part
Of my late husbands (James Ried) plantation known
the Frazier tract 81 miles from Charlotte the
Tnckaseego road lying adjoining the lands of Hooser,
NJ D Johnston, Mrs. V. Alexander ard others. The
lana is without buildings, but part is under cultivation
and in good repair JANE A. REID.
Oct. 2e 1862 It
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04
NOTICE.

will expose TO public safe at the late residence Of
c. B. McGinnis, deceased Tuesday, tho 18th OF
November all of the property belonging to the
of said deceased viz: eight likely Negroes Horsea
two Mules, Cows, Sheep, Hogs, Wheat, Corn, Oats
Hay one road Wagon, plantation do, 2horsc
DO, ore l-horse do, Buggy and Harness, one get
of Bncksmiths Tools, Farming Tools Of all sorts,
Household and Kitchen Furniture, box Of Jewnlry.
and other articles too tedious mention. The Land
will be either sold rented. Terms made known on
day Of sale. J. P. AoGINNIS,
Oct. 20, 1862 3t-pd Executor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04

FALSE RUMoR.-We understand that the rece ut
reports of Indian depredatops on the Charlie a
Popka, have no foundation in truth, and that the
most friendly relations are still maintained between
the Seminoles and people the border
Laks CITY (Fla.,l ColunlLian, 23d
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04

The NORTH WEsT.-The result of the elcc-
tons in the States of Ohio and Indiana are much
more alarming to the people of New England and
the Middle States, and to the authorities which
bear sway at Washington, than if the same result
had happened in the East. 1t indicates that the
Northwest is wearying of the war and is probably
beginning to realize that it is strictly Yankee
war, having its origin in Yankee ideas and Yam
kee interests
1t has been growing more and more obvious
that the Northwestern States intend to look to
their own interests so as it shall be definitely
understood that the secession of the Southern
States is fixed and unaterable fact The cessa-
ton of the war is the signal for this new agitation
And the willingness for peace indicated by the
vote Of Ohio and Indiana against the adlnn:stra-
ton looks as if the Northwest is ready for what
is to follow.
BY what art and management the North West
is to be kept in the traces by New England, we
know not That pestiferous section of the coun-
try generally managed to keep the rest of the late
Union under tribute at the same time that it filled
the land with discord. The Confederate States
have cut loose from them and their tricks The
West will never have justice or peace till it does
the same.-Richmond Enquirer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04
PLANTATION FOR SALE.

The subscriber offers for sale his Plantation on the
head waters of Maard Creek, in Mecklenburg county
nine miles from Charlotte. The tract contains 81
of superior farming Land-about 200 acres in
cultivation 20 of which in clover and lucerne be-
sides two fine pastures and good meadows The whole
tract is well waered, and easy of cultivation There
good barns on the premises, and other buildings
only in tolerable condition.
Terms will be made reasonable and to suit purcha-
DAVID PARKS
Charlotte, Oct 28, 1862 1m-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04
VALUABLE & DESIRABLE PROPERTY
For Sale.

will sell on Tuesday the eth Of Eovem5sr Court
week at public sale, III not disposed 2i the
plantation on which now reside, adjoining he Depot
grounds of the Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford
Railroad The tract contains about 50 acres Of Land
and is we'll watered There is q small residence on
the premises. This is of the most eligible loca-
tons for private residence in the neighborhood Of
Charlotte being within a half mile Of the Public
Square. In my absence inquire Of Dr. e. Nye Hutch
inson for further particulars. ASA GEORGE
Oct. 81. 1852.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

Having obtained Letters Of Administration on the
Estate of W. S. Caldwell, decd will expose 70 pubic
sale at the late residence of the deceased, Rocky
River, in Caharrus county, 10 miles west of Concord
on Thursday the 9Th day of November, one Negro
boy aged % years. girl aged % years head
Of Horses aud Mules, stock of Hogs Cattle Wagon and
Gear, lot of Corn, Wheat Cotton, Hay and Fodder
Farming Utensils Household and Kitchen Furniture
together with lot of other articles.
Terms made known day of sale.
NJ. w. JOHNSTON, Admir-.
Oct. 2s, 1861 IT
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04

ADDING INSULT TO INJuRY.-The Richmond
correspondent of the Charleston Courier says that
some Yankee prisoners are employed in the CON-
missary Department cleaning bacon. The negroes
employed in the Department treat them pretty
much they please. On one occasion, negro
truck over the toes of one of the Yam
KEGS, who very naturally "hollered." "Take keer
of your toes said the darky; 'toes is toes to dem
what runs away mostly all de time"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04
Hides and Tan Bark.

want to purchase Green and Dry HIDES for the
purpose Of tanning also n large quantity ofTAN
BARK. For these articles tho highest market cash
price will he paid.
JOHN TRRLOAR.
Charlotte, Oct 49, 1882 6m-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04

Mr.. Matthew, of France, afirms that he has dis
covered regular tides in the atmosphere, precisely
analogous to those of the sea, and which reduces
varieties of temperature to settled rule, by which
the weather can be foretold days, weeks, nay,
months in advance, with scientific accuracy. Per
hans somebody will believe it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04

Ess~Butler, at New Orleans has issued another
ORDER forbiddng the payment of debts or the transfer
of property to persons who have will not take
the oath of allegiance the Lincoln Government He
directs that all monies due rebels be paid to his nan-
cial clerk Picayune is great tyrant
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04
STATE BONDS FOR SALE.

on tuesday, the 18th of November inst, (Court
week. at the Courthouse in Charlotte will sell At
Pnoic auction, for cash, Thirty nine Hundred Dollars
worth Of N q. State Six Per Cent Bonds
E. ". HOYLE,
NOV 4, 1862 1t Adm'x of A. Z. Hoyle
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04
NEW MANUFACTURING COMPANY.
Opposite C. g.. woRKs.)
STEVENS, SCHUTT & MCLEAN.

PROPRIET0RS
We are now manufacturing, by steam-po all
kinds of Bedsteads, Tables, Chairs Washstands and
everything appertaning to the Furniture and Cabinet
Business.
We also making a very pretty durable and
superior Wood Canteen which invite the special
attention of officers and soldiers.
Orders from the trade and public generally re-
specially solicited, confident in ability
please the most fastidious. Orders promptly filled
J. Fl. STEVENS,
W. Fl. SCHUTT,
Charlotte Nov 4, 1867 If J. A. MCLEAN
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04
NOTICE
Nov. 4, 1852

VIII sell at puolic sale, before the Court House in
Cnrioe, on Thursday, the Goth of November, fifteen
Bales OF CHOICE COTTON, and various other articles
the property of Charles Landfred, deceased Terms
six months credit. VIM s NORMFNT
Nov 4, 1862 st Administrators
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04

lHR WAY TO HELP THE Submissive copy the fol-
lowing from the Fayetteville Observer for the purpose
of showing what some of the ladies of our State are
doing towards relieving the of the soldiers:
The Cumberland Hospital Association Acknowledges
the receipt of the following contributions From Mrs
J Lilly carpets, Mrs Joseph Evans carpet, Mrs T
Luteroh carpets and set of damask c, :tains Mrs
Mck'than carpets and so prs socks, the Odd Eel
lows Lodge all the carPeng in the Lodge about l75
yards; Mrs Jas Williams c comforts, Mrs Hooper
carpet
Dr. Warren, Surg Genl. of y. C acknowledges the
receipt at Raleigh of several donatons--among
other things a box from the Ladies' Aid Society of
Steel Greek, Mecklenburg county, through Mrs ~
GTicr, President.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04

THE FRANKLIN AFPAIR.-We saw a gentle
man from the immediate scene of what was report
ed to be big fight at Franklin, Va. According
to the version given by this informant, there was
no fight at all. Some 500 or 1000 Yankees from
Suffolk crossed Blackwater River at point known
as Bowoen's Seine Hole, and captured six of our
pickets. This is two miles south of Zuni and six
miles north of Franklin. Information was speed
lily conveyed to heavy Confederate force not far
distant, but before they could reach the spot, the
Yankees, suspecting something of the sort, re-
crossed, and made for Suffolk Out of this COM
parative Insignificant affair grew the thousand and
one rumors which were afoat some of them repre-
senting that we had met with disastrous defeat
We have brave troops in that direction; who,
under the command of the gallant and distinguish
ed Gen. Pettigrew, will achieve glorious results
whenever opportunity ofers.-Pet Express.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04

a%Ihe Presbyterian Synod commenced its
session in this place yesterday. A goodly num-
Der OF ministers have arrived up to the present
Ime, and a large attendance is anticipated
GotdSbOro Tribune, 500.
Gen. GARLAND's SUCCESSOR learn BY
private letter FROM Winchester, that Col. liver
son OF the goth Regiment N. c. T., has been
recommended by Gen. D. H. Hill, as successor to
Gen Garland who was killed-Biblical Recorder.
YANKEE FoRGERY-The letter recently
b bu"nIhed IN the Federal papers, purporting to
WIS, turns out to be a Yankee forrery--no sucb
letter having been written by the Bishop.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04

Cotton is to icy; Flour sac to S27 per barrel--n
demandi Wheat 81 to s5; Corn 81 rs; oSas ss to sl
Bacon 40 to 44-hog round; Lard 35 to 49, Chickens
80 to 90; Butter 60 to rs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04
FLAX SEED.

THE AYR OIL COMPANY will pay the highest price
for Flax Seed, in any quantity. Apply at r. Rye
Hutchison d Co.'s Drug Store
October Il, 1892 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04

Bs-Ful particulars of the late terrible accident on
the Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad will be found in
another column. BY this accident Mr. jeff j. Berry
hill, worthy and valuable citizen of this place
lost his life
The collision was caused by the conduct of the en-
gneer on the gravel train, a"d he ought executed
for murder readily if he had deliberately shot
down the unfortunate persD.= who lost their lives on
the train lie did not have The least right according
to the statements of the Raleigh papers) have his
train the track. Unless some one is punished for
wIlfu cRrclessncsS Railroads, such accidents
will often happen We suppose, a of course
the wounded and the relatives of the dead will sue the
Company for damages. They would be justified in
doing so.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04

Passengers are required In all cases, without er-
cepton to purchase tickets wherever there ticket
agents, and also to furnish the right change tho
Company cannot procure change for every one. An
omission tc do either subjects the party extra
charge of % cent?, which the conductor is strictly
qured TO collect.
BY order, Y. A. MoBEE,
Acting Master OF Trsuspprtatyn.
Lincolnton, Oct. 2S, 1862
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-04

SSOw.-We learn that there a heavy snow in the
Mountains and in some of the counties west of this
place last week The weather unusually cold in
this section for several days last week, with heavy
frOsts.