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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01
PUBLIC NOTICE,

Whereas, it has been reported TO the Vigilance Com
mitee for Charlotte Beat that few persons in, the
Town are deprcciang the Confederate notes and n G..
Treasury notes by refusing to take them and by buy
ing up Coin Gold Bullion and Silver Plate at enormous
rates OF premium therefore be it
Resolved, That this Committee looks upon any shch
conrse as an evidence of unsOunduess the part OF
the persons engaged in it. and that they call on all
good citizens to report any case OF the Kind when
NAV come TO their knowledge, that the Committee may
publish the names aud take such as they may
deem necessary.
By order of the VIGILANCE COMMITTEE Of Charlotte.
April l, 1862 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01
K,rrrufire Eptunyfrnent of ~. CarOFisa0
Il-c GENEp AIS AEEllsE-

General Order No. 8.
All Companies of North Carolina volunteers
must be rendered directly TO the State otherwise tho
bounty authorized by the ordinance of the Convention
raise North Cardinals quota of troops, will not be
paid to them, the law does not allow IT, The Com
panes so rendered will be organized into Regiments
by The State the commissioned officers of which elect
their field officers. The bounty will be PAID each Com
pany soon possible after their arrival in Camp
Ii. No organization Of Regiments or Battalions will
be unless the same is done by authority OF
the State and in compliance with its laws.
III. Those Troops being raised for immediate held
service should have more baggage than each man
can carry in his knapsack. 1t is desirable that each
man bring blanket (if he can furnish it. Any adds
toral articles must necessarily be lost ii brought
". All communications on Military matters must De
sent to this Office In no other way will they receive
immediate attention.
BY order of Governor CLARK,
J. G. MARTIN,
lott. Adjutant General.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01

THE RIsnT SPrRIr.-A citizen of this county, poor
man. who in town last week, told us that he had
no son TO send the war, but he wanted 10 help all
he could and he had Il horse which he anxious to
sell and intended give onehaf the proceeds to the
volunteers He said that instead of grumhng at those
in authority aud ridiculng officers and soldiers for
their unfortunate defeats he felt like helping them and
praising them for the good they had done That's the
right spirit Those who have faced the shots OF the
enemy if only for FIVE minutes, ought not to be
denounced, but encouraged to the attack, and
they ought 20 be made feel that those who stay
ing home sympsthize with them in their msfortunes
and SufiernRs
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01
CAMP MANGUM, near Raleigh, March 25th.

To the Editor Of the Western Demacrnt: Permit me-
through your paper, to return my thanks and those OF
the officers and men of my company to the ladies OF
Mecklenburg for liberal supply of clothing mu-h
needed The citizens of old Mecklenburg particularly
the ladies' have shown liberality and patriotism de-
serving all praise. As long live our greatest eff
forts will be to deserve the respect and confidence OF
the lovely daughters of the banner counties of Neck
lenburg and Union, and if we should have to bite the
dust we will die with face to the fire in defence of
those who have aided u.s. r. p. WARIN1I,
Is. 43d Rect.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01
rsOyDs For SALE.

The first Mortgage Bonds of the Atlantic, Tenn,
Ohio Railroad Co. offered for sale They are SEE
cured BY the endorsement Of the Charlotte 3. {.
Railroad Co.
There. Is 40 better investment for capitalists, and
scarcely any BONDS offered in market so secure.
Apply to NJ. L. WINSTON, Treas
March 6. 1862 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified Administrator of j. ii. McCord,
deceased hereby notify all persons indebted to said
deceased to forward and make immediate pay
ment and all those having claims against the de-
ceased present them for settlement within the
time prescribed by law, this notice will be pleaded
in bar of their recovery.
VIM N. McCoRD, Admir-
March 49, 1861 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01

PRocLAMATIox BY THE GovERNoR.-By reference to
our advertising columns it win be that Gov.
Clark has prohibited the expectation beyond the limits
of the State of all and linen goods-inclading
yarns jeans inseys and blankets except through the
orders of the proper officers of the Confederate States
State government.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01

In this county, the 25h of March, by the Rev.
r. Z. Johnston, the Rev. Saml. C. Alexander, pastor
of Steel Creek and Pleasant Hill congregations, to
Miss Mamie R., daughter of Thomas b. Price, Esq
At Davidson College, in this county, on the Goth ult,
by the Rev. E F. Rockwell Mr. j. n. Hunter of Char
lotte to Miss Matte A. Brown.
On the goth ult the Rev W North of Columbia. 5.
c., to Miss Cynthia j., daughter of John Wells of
Clea Gland county n C..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01

THE YANKEE GENERAI-IS-CHIEF.-I
has actually issued the order relieving Gen. Nc
Clelan from his high position as General-in Chief
of the yankee army, and assigning him TO the
command of the army of the Potomac, Lincoln
himself assuming the command in chief The
vehemenee with which it is asserted that this has
arisen from no lack of confidence in Mcclellan
added to the known and open efforts of the aboll-
ton members of Congress to degrade him, SATISFIES
us that something is wrong between the i've
heads,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01
PROCLAMATION
Ry the Governor of ~. Carolina.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, \

. hAIeIgH, MAIOH -SSDf IO"-'
In pursuance of the power vested in me by the Con-
sttu,on and by and with the advice Of the council OF
State l. Henry T. Clark Governor of North Carolina,
do hereby prohibit the expectation beyond the limits
of the State, of all cotton and wooden goods nciadng
yarns jeans Linseys and Blankets except through tne
orders OF the proper officers of the Confederate or Stare
Governments.
The Adjutant General will the proper orders
be issued to enforce this proclamation in the most
prompt and efficient manner All Agents 10 purchase
behalf of the State required to have written
authority HENRY I. CLARK.
April l, 1862 3t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01
MANUFACTURE OF ARMS.

The citizens Of the county Of Mecklenbnrg favorable
to the erection OLA mandatory of small arms and i'm
PIGMENTS of war, met in the Court House Thursday
last, according adjournment, and organized by ap-
pointing \. B. Davidson a. Chairman and requesting
4. G. Williamson to act Secretary.
The committee appointed prepare the proc ceilings
necessary obtain charter made their report which
with slight.mod fcations, adopted
The agreement adopted by the meeting was signed,
and one dollar each share paid in.
The following gentlemen were elected Board OF
Directors to act until full charter be obtained
to-wit: James p Irwin, A. B. Davidson, Williams n
Wallace James H. Davis, S P. Alexander Joseph II.
Wilson, and William Johnston.
On motion, it was ordered that these proceedings
be published in the town papers.
Books will be open until next Monday for further
subscriptions.
The meeting adjourned.
r DAVIDSON Chm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01

BSP The authorities of this town have passed u
Ordinance requiring all the bar-rooms to be closed
from 81 o'clock, P. N. till Z. Also prohibiting the
sale of liquor throughout the town during the same
hours This is done in consequence of the large num-
Der Of soldiers arriving here every day from the South
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01
Ordnance Department,
n DIX &fs2

All pure Saltpetre delivered at the Ordnance Depot
- - ate IF sixtx cents pound All that is impure
viii be received and paid for the same rate Tor ihe
,are saltpetre il may contain. Transportation from
~ no;ut ON the railroads will also be paid oy the
nar,m.ot All communications on this subject
sbapls be addressed to Capt A. W. LAWRENCE,
Ordnance Department, Raleigh, \. G.
"a J. c. MARTIN.
Ie-5t. ADJ t1eh ana cnlei OF oFohAhces
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01

THE TRADE IN GoLp AND SlLvER.-The New Orleans
Vigilance Safety Committee have passed resou
ton drnouucng all that trade in the injury
OF the Confederate traitors, and such
is urged the Mobile Safety Committee to adopt also
Since the n Safety Committee adopted this course
coin Is in demand and the last sale 20 per
cent. less than week ago Co!unsbta Csro!inian
The action in New Orleans and Mobile is exactly
right PSyinE high premiums for gold and silver has
a tendency to il. credit State and Confederate Trea-
Fury Notes and the practice ought to be disCountenan-
rcd by all who desire the of the South
prosper. That portion of people who expect to rise
fall with the Confederacv, ought not to suffer their
Government paper to be discredited If our Govern
prospers, people will prosper; If it fails,
all ruined. Therefore must all help sus-
tain the and susan the character of our
paper currency. The Banks take it, aud il individuals
refuse to take it they show that they are not real
friends to the Government This is matter of vital
importance to all who identified with the South in
body and estate and who obliged to remain here
South TO it and allow injure cause
BY depreciang the Government currency. If State
treasury dscreditcd by traders and pecula-
sors how soldiers support their families ?
They paid off in this money, and those who are
home should that they aud their families and
all of ruined by those (however few in
brrl who seem to have faith in the Government and
who striving make money out of the necessities
and SuffrTngs of the people
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01

Pro Bono PUBLIco.-keep it before the
Southern people that accurate arithmeticians have
aseertained that it will take the entire Southern
crop to pay the interest on the Lincoln war debt.
Therefore, if conquered, this debt alone will en-
slave u.s. The debt is held almost exclusively by
Northern men, who are fighting for the principal.
Let Southern millionaires look to this thing, ere
it is too late-F Yoriaiaa and Journal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01

ARREST OF SUSPICIOUS CHARACTER.-A Civ
ing his name c. G. Bell from Maryland Was
" III 'hS town last Thursday and put in Jail by order
of the Vigilance Committee lie cam. fror, Lipcolnton
10 TINS place and making his way South as he said
II Is supposed that he is Lincoln emssarv sent out
here to burn railroad bridges or seek information for
the 1t is fortunate that he was Jailed for the
day gentlemen arrived here from, Abingdon.
Va in pursuit of him for horse stealing He stole the
horse in Abingdon and sold him in LncoInton for S24
When charged with the crime he confessed it. but con-
tended that lie southern man in sentiment He
is doubt spy, those who examined him in Jail
convinced. He sent back to Abingdon to be
tried, and will be apt find home in the Pententiary
No doubt there many such characters lurking il
the South. Let everybody be on the lookout.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01
Iron Foundry.

The subscriber informs the public that hc succeeds
C. j. Hamnarskold in the Iron Manufacturing business
at the stand known Spring Hid Forge miles east
Of LincoInton This Forge has been in operation tor
number of years, and has good reputation for the
excellent quality Of the Iron made
Address orders TO me al Spring His Forge LinsoA
county, N. G. ,.. .,xAvyop
March 4, Iss2 st-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01

Two Negroes. boy and girl, aged about IL years
respectively, are offered for sale. Warranted to be
sound and healthy.
For further information apply at this Office.
March Is, 1862. 4t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01
FROM YORKTOWN.

Our latest advces from the Peninsula represent the
enemy advancing in large force on Yorktown. The
inhabitants leaving that region by every means OF
transportation at their command, in anticipation Of the
grand struggle that seems to be pending
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01

-" There is abundance of Cotton on hand now to
supply the Confederate States for several years come,
and that is all need look The rest of the
world going take of themselves, and should
do the same thing by planting and raising meat
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01
$50 REWARD.

will give the above reward to any person who viii
take up and deliver to my boy Sam, or confne him
in Jail that can get him. Said boy ran on about
the 4th of December last and is supposed be lurking
in the vicinity of Charlotte in the neghborhood OF
Clear Creek Reedy Creek in this county He 10
about 81 years of age aud formerly belonged to Mr.
Stephen n. Wilson, now of Ashe county, n g.
JOHN WOLFE.
Charlotte, March IS, lsG2
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01
FOss SHERIFF.

We are authorized to announce A. /. HOOD as
candidate for the Office of Sheriff Of Meckenbur
county, at the next August election.
Dec TO- 1861 te-pd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01

We are raising a Company for the war, and will re-
Iiere yam of the draft by enlistng with US One Hun
leaving the county. Come forward and enlist aad Ley
not history record draft in old Meeklenbnrg
" j. II. WHITE,
S. f. BELK
March II 1899 j. II. SPRINGS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01
A. C. WILLIAMSON, Sec'y.

yoLuNTEERs-Sinceo our last issue FIVE new
companies from Rockingham have passed through
this place, under the following Captains: Capt.
John H. Diard Capt. Samuel H. Boyd, Capt. }
r. Winston, Capt. John l.. Scales and Capt. John
". Nav. Tn noble county of Rockingham has
done more than her share. Besides the number
of recruits from Guilford, which would make at
least two new companies, Charles L. Shober left
On Wednesday last with new company Of over
one hundred men. We have never much
interest felt since the began, has been crea
ted by Burnsdcs invasion of the State. We
have nothing TO fear but liquor, and it is time
the authorities would take the matter in hand
Erecusboro World
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01
A SCISSORS Notice.

The Assessors appointed in each Captains District
in McckIenhurg county to assess the taxable property
in the county requested to meet at the Conrt House
in Charlotte on Saturday the 5th day of April A
full attendance is requested business of Importance
viii he considered WV. MAXWELL,
April |, 1862. "M hhtp.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01
TAN BARK WANTED.

WANT to purchase large quantity of tan bark thsi
Season and will pay Five Dollars per cord delivered at
the Tan Yard or Four Dollars per cord loaded ON the
on any Rail Road any DISTANCE not exceeding 40
miles. III. D. LAY LUX.
March 10, 1862. 3m.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01

YANKEE OyERsEERs.-The Yankee Govern
ment has appointed general overseer for South
Carolina aud the regions adjacent, empowered
10 appoint deputies, who shall take charge of the
negroes they can kidnap, and go into the cultiva-
tion of cotton. 1t is hard to say whether their
impudence or their rascality is the greater Bnt
Moor Cuff is to be ptied For of all barbarous de-
wills upon negro give us Yankees. They have
long been proycrbial throughout the South as the
most cruel Of all task masters.
In this connection, reminded, that many
of the negroes on the Potomac, who fed to the
Yankees, have returned to their masters shocking
" lacerated by the inhuman wretches.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01

THE BATTLE OF EEwBBRY.-We copy from the State
Journal full account of the battle of Newbcrn We
-ruPy ii because believe ii is correct as any I'M
official be, and because the writer of il
took the trouble go knston and gather the par
iicnars. 1t is an interesting narrative.
The yankees admit that their loss heavy and
that man! of their best officers were killed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01

Petersburg, March 29-wheat 81 so per bushel,
Flour SIS so aud So 50 per barrel Cotton none Offer
ingprces deelined Tobacco dull, and but few sales
and small demand. as.
To give the reader idea of how Sugar and Molas-
ses are selling will state that at auction sale in
Petersburg last week Moasses brought 81 40 per gal
Ion and Su gar 10 to % cts per ID.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01

SALT.-SALT-The most earnest and careful
attention of the authorities and people OF North
Carolina should be directed to securing salt Cut
off as we are likely to be from the ocean, 1t aust
be obtained from mines springs. There Is not
enough in the State to last longer than SIX months
perhaps, if that. Without salt man and beast VIII
become diseased and die The origin of Aslatlc
cholera, which started in the British possessions
in India, it will be recollcced, was attributed to
the embargo laid the importation OF salt into
those provinces by the British government Lei
the authorities look to it at once.-itat Sfo"dard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01

Bacon % cents hog round Lard is in demand.
Whiskey is rather duh sale at 81 10 to 81 30.
p Sugar and Molasses advancing. We are nuthor-
lied quote Sugar l6 to 81 cents b Molasses
ST. 20 to 81 % per gallon. These are wholesale aud
retail prices.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01

From THE NoRTH.-We are assured IN we'll
informed quarters that the government has Tecev-
ed advces of very important Lature, through
letter addressed to the Secretary OF War by pro-
minent and well-kBown politician OF the North.
These dispatches from the enemys country expires
the most determined confidence that unless some
GREAT disaster to our arms intervenes, the attempt
which will be made, about the middle OF next
month, to put in operation the system OF direct
taxation at tie North, will accomplish, perhaps by
gradual steps, the abandonment OF the war BY the
Yankees The public debt of the North is stated
to be already twelve hundred millions OF dollars
RicItatond Eransiacr, goth.
We do not believe that anything will arouse the
Northern people to resist their masters. Lincoln
has them by the throat and he will be apt to hold
them.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01
NOTICE.

All persons indebted to the Estate Of Dr. w. H.
White, deceased, will please make immediate payment
to the undersigned aud those having claims against
the deceased present he for settlements proper
" authenticated within the time prescribed by law or
this notice will be pleaded in bar oftheir recover
w. Z. WHITE, Admir-,
March !, 1862. 3t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01
lott.
Charlotte Market, March 81, 1862,

There was no Cotton offering during the past week
1t is somewhat depressed and prices are lower
Flour is in demand and prices have still srther adj
vanced. Sales at 81 25 to 81 GA per sack.
Wheat ST 60 to 81 20 per bushel--in demand.
Corn 90 cents, with fair supply. ee
Peas 80 cents and scarce. Rye 81 per bushcl and
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01
Tax Notice.

Delinquent Taxpayers must pay up Immediately, sr
Z will be under the necessity Of collecting by law
hope this notice will be considered by al who owe
taxes as final W. w. GRIER,
March a. 1867 Sheriff Of Meckienburg,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01

Bss- Major General 7. Ii. Holmes has taken COM
mand of the Department of North Carolina. He has
issued an order, which find in The Godsboro Tri-
5une calling upon the people to give themselves mp
body and mind to the defence of North Carolina I'm
til further order furoughs to be granted, nor
will any officer soldier be permitted TO leave the
camp without permission from his Brigade commander
All are required to be ready to march Mt a moments
notice. Cen Holmes is good officer and are graft
fled know that ne has charge of the troops on the
coast. lie served with distinction in the old L 5 army
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-01

New ADMINISTRATIVE have received small book
% pages containing Extracts from Intermediate
Arithmetic for Schools, by S. Lander A. NJ, Principal
of High Point Female Seminary. 1t consists of ex-
tracts from the authors forthcoming textbook on
Mathematics. We like the plan of Prof Lander and
are glad that effort is being made to supply our
schools with books by Southern authors. Let US en-
courage every enterprise of the kind and the same
time let us give attention to the of educa-
lion and stimulate il.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-12
DR.. D0DS' CELEBRATED WINE BITTeRS
Are Unsurpassed!

For Sore Throat, so common among the Clergy tn
are truly valuable.
For the aged and inr, and for persons OF weak
suton-for Ministers Of the Gospel, Lawyers, and all
public speakersfor Book Keepers, Talors seamstress
es, Students Artists and all persons leading sedenary
life, they will prove truly beneficial
As Beverage they wholesome. innocent, and de-
lcous the taste. They produce all the exhilarang ef
fects Of Brandy Wine, without intoxicating and AZ
valuable remedy for persons addicted 90 the Of
cessve strong drink, and who wish to refrain from H.
They pure and entirely free from the poons contain
in the adulterated Wines aud Liquors with which the
country Is flooded
These Bitters only CURE. bnt PREVENT Disease
and should be used by all live In country where the
water Is bad or where Chis and fevers prevalent
Being entirely and harmless, they may be given
freely to Children and Infants with impuny.
Physicians Clergymen, and temperance advocates. A.
Of humanity should assist in spreading these truly
valuable BlTTERS the land, and thereby essentially
aid In banishng Drunkenness and Disease.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-12

Females nurses ~ cents per day and one ra-
ton.
Paymaster's Clerks 500 per annum, and IS
cents per day when actually on do'y.
Chaplain in volunteers STAG so.
In addition TO the pay MS above stated, one ra-
ton per day and an abunaant supply of good
clothing is allowed to every colder. Quarters.
fuel and medical attendance are always provided
by the Government without deiI~. ~ from the
soldiers pay liza soldier should become disabled
in the line of his duties. the law provides for him
pension. or he may, II he prefer il. obtain nd.
mission into the Military Asylum. which will
afford him comfortable home so long rs he may
wish tn receive its benefits.
To the above pay for private soldiers must be
added the additional 50 month TO be paid du'
ring service. the 800 bounty at the end of the
war, which has already been provided for. and
the quarter section of land that Congress will
provide for at its coming session. The bounty
and land apply to officers and privates alike.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-12

diton TO pay, etc. of Lieutenant 10 26 90
In the above we have not inserted the frac-
tional parts of dollars, Tor convenience sake, in
this matter of but little Importance.
BELOW THE GRADE or LIEUTENANT.
The first column denotes the pay per month
of artillery and infantry. and of Dragons and
rihemen when serving on foot The second col.
umn denotes the pay per month of light artillery
and of dragons and rihemen when mounted:
Sergeant Major, Quartermaster