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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-11

CoEFEDERATE CoSGREss.-This body, for the past
week was considering the bill authorizing the officers
the army to destroy and tobacco where there
any danger of it falling into the hands OF the enemy
One party favored the destruction and paying the own
for it, another party advocated destruction without
compen sation because onght OF 10 put 1t or
allow it to remain at point where the enemy couia
get it; and another party contended that the govern
should buy the whole crop ana then destroy IT,
Finally the bill passed, yeas H. nays H. IN the follow"
ing shape:
il shall be the duty of all military commanders IN the
service of the Confederate States to destroy al COL
ton, tobacco, other properly that may De useu
the enemy, if the Capnot be safely reiho'eu
whenever, in their judgment tie SAID cotton 'ooaCo
and other property is aboa fall into The hands Oh
the enemy.
Mr. Miles, from the Committee on Military Affairs,
offered a resolution insructng the Committee on the
Judiciary inquire into the expectancy OF reporting
bill for the compen of all loyal cltiZehs "ho>t
cotton tobacco and other property may be deSto!eo
by the military by themselves, to prevents ITS ailng
+, into the hands of the enemy. The resolution Was
agreed to-yeas CT, noes 10.
In the Senate on the 9th inst, Mr. Barnwell, OF
South Carolina from the Committee Finance, re-
ported bill fixing the pay of Senators and RepreSen-
tatives 81 500 per annum and mileage at ~ Genus
per miles the President pro tenn of the Senate Wheh
acting as such receive the pay of the Vice Pres-
L
the pay of any other member of that body Inc OH
WAS amended, motion of Mr. Oldham, OF TEXAS py
striking out 81, 500 and inserting $4,000; and further
amended by providing for the deduction from the pay
the amount of each days absence without leave anu
passed.
The paw of the officers of the Senate was fixed as
follows: Secretary $4,000 per annum; Assistant Sec
rotary So OOO two Clerks. $1,000 each Sergeant at
Arms $4,000 Doorkeeper, $780, Assistant Door
keeper, 81 20o-each payable quarterly in advance
! aud Page So per diem.
\ bill creating the Office of Commanding General OF
the Army and Navy passed. The President has
the power make the appointment. The Command
ing General is receive salary of $500 per month
Resolutions declaring the determination of the gov
eminent prosecute the war until independence is
achieved and declaring that under no circumstances
can the old Union be established, were unanimously
passed by both houses.
Cen Sterling Price of Missouri, has been confirmed
! BY the Srnn1c n a Mhjor-Gcncral Col Ransom OF
y c. has been appointed Brigadier General.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-11
ANOTHER PROJECT PROPOSED.

RICHMoED, March IA project is on foot, which is
ia vorably considered in prominent quarters tor the
Government take all the subscribed to the pro-
duce loan nine per pound, other fair price
and as much more may be subscribed. the same
terms for Government bonds and send an agent i'm
medate!y Europe to negotiate sale, make it the
basis ola treaty with Napoleon.
1t is believed if million bales of cotton can be offer
ed French commercial interests At fair price TO be
delivered bv this country France would open the pres
ent inefficient blockade and take possession Of such
cotton. 1t is further proposed that our Minister to
France be instructed to propose treaty with the EN-
peror, condition that be would open the blockade
TO grant him for limited time favorable disctimina
ton IN commercial relations Against England and other
nations who are indifferent about making treaties with
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-11
Military Notice.

HEADQUARTERS 95th 8Gth REGIMEETs n. c. MILITIA
CHARLOTTE, March 5. sG2.
Officers commanding the various companies comPos-
ing the 85h and 86th Regiments. are hereby ordered
to report at Charlotte, with their commands,
On FtTdoy the l4h Instant,
At IL O'Clock, A. NJ Captains will make full return
of all persons liable do militia duty also the
Der OF volunteers now in service from their respective
Districts. By order Of the Adjutant General.
}. Y. BRYCE,
March l It'll Colonel Commanding
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-11
Town NOTICE

Ordered by the Board Of Commissioners that no az
commits shall be hereafter made against the Town OF
Charlotte except such specially GEthorizsd by the
Board Of Commissioner upgn The lsrHen order Of the
MAYOR. And that any person presenting any account
against the Town TO the Board for payment, not sPe-
clay authorized by the Board to be made, must pro-
dnce the order of The Mayor authorizing the contract
ing Of such account.
Ordered that advertisement Of this notice be made il
one of the public newspapers Of the Town
THOS w. DEWEY,
Clerk Of the Board Of Oon.
Fshrrarv zs 1862 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-11
Iron Foundry.

The subscriber informs the plbHc that he succeeds
c. j. Hnmmar<kold in the Iron manufacturing business
1T the stand known Spring Hill Forge miles east
of Lincolnton This Forge has been in operation for
Il number of years, aud has good reputation for the
excellent quality of lhe Iron made.
Address orders TO at Spring Hill Forge, Lincoln
county y. Z. ...
PARSONS EAYLOR.
March 4. 1862 bt-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-11
NOTICE..
Treasurer's Office A., 7. 4 O. Railroad,
Charlotte, March 3, 1862.

Ifgasuref-s VIUVt ~ I" VI ItF'FTIOF"I
Charlotte, March 3, 1862.
The Seventh insttllment Of the Capital Stock Of the
Atlantic Tenn O. Railroad Company, subscT bed in
the town of SatesviIle due the 7th of April next
The Ninth installncnt of the stock subscribed at
Mount Mourne, Irede county. and the Tenth install
mept and las. Of all stock subscribed in Mccllcnburg
connty is due and payable the 22d OF April.
II the Stockholders desire the work TO continue they
must pay their stock promptly as the Treasurer
must have money.
TT NJ L. WRISTON, Treasurer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-11

GUARD THE FouNDHIEs.--Thc Hicksburg
Wbig, of the 10Th, says:
We had CALL Saturday, from Theodore Bland,
Esq, of McLennon county, Texas, who has just
arrived from Louisville, Ky. He says merchant
of Louisville whose name we DO not deem it poll
tic to put in print, requested him to make known
on his arrival in the South, that band Of scum
dreIs had been organized by the Federal authori-
ties and sent South for the purpose OF burning
and destroying all the foundries in the Contedera
cy The loya! citizens Of certain city contrinut-
ed about three hundred dollars towards detraying
the expenses of messengers to go South and warn
u.s. One Of the messengers had arrived in Louis
willie the day before Mr. Bland left the city, and
others had been sent in other directions, to en-
deavor to get South with this intelligence. Let
this news be heraded throughout land, and
the people put on their guard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-11
Charlotte Market, MARCH 10, 1862

The market quite active the past week, and pro-
duce sold readily at stiff prices.
About $50 bales of Cotton sold at prices rang
ing from CT to s-market closing dull.
Flour confines and is in demand at advanced
prices-S3 IS TO 81 81 per sack.
Wheat 81 50 to 81 So per bushel-iu demand
Corn 81 to s. OF per bushel.
Bacon 20 to % hog round. Lard is to 20
Whiskey rather on the decline-sales at 81 % to
s. per gallon.
Irish Potatoes planting g. to "a Is per bushel
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-11
Y0LU MTsERg WANTED.

Having received authority from the Governor OF N.
Ca,ins to enIist men for the war, all those desrous
Of entering the seryire Will do well to call al my once
and enroll their names Whenever l may be absent
from town, A. c. Williamson, hsq, VIII attend 70 tnis
hnsiress for me. A bounty Of 500 will he given
each man when tie company 10 completed and enters
Regiment . "a FoAs
Eeh ~ 1862 Recruiting OfhcsT.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-11

ENL1sT1NG FOR THE Wharf.-The work of re-
enlistng is going forward rapidly in the twelve
months regiments in this vicinity, and if the peo-
pie of the north think that cur government will be
left without an army by the refusal Of our volun-
reers to re-enlist they greatly mistaken. The
one year volunteers in this section will not leave
the service while their State is invaded, and we
are glad to hear that the same determination to
tinue prevails elsewhere -NewJcrn Progress.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-11
NOTICE..

All persons indebted to the Estate of DR.. ". E.
White deceased, will please make Immediate payment
to the undersigned; aud those having claims against
the deceased must present them for settlement proper
" authenticated within the time prescribed by law or
this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery
W. E. WHITE, Admir-.
March II. 1862. 81
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RrrAr.Ar1os-The Richmond Examiner says that

RErALIAr1oN.-The Richmond Examiner says that
when Major Fry, member of Wise$ Legion WAS cap
tureQ at Roanoke Island, he vas confined III house
the Island which had stove in it. In the room he
found quantity of powder, which he took and rolled
up in sheet and rammed ii up the stove-p'pe. After
the Major was removed the yankees took possession OF
the house and proceeded to build fire IN the stove.
The consequences may be imagined. The powder
blowed the house to ruins and killed and wounded 5
20 Yankecs
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-11
Tax Notice.

Delinquent Tax payers must pay up Immediately, or
will be under the necessity OF collecting by law.
ho~e this notice viii be considered by MI who owe
taxes as final W w. GRIER,
March t. 1869 Sheriff of Mecklenbrrg,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-11

Destruction Of Federal War Vessels.
A GREAT CONFEDERATE VICTORY
ON THE WATER
AHuck on Aerporf Ns,cs-The Confederate
Stcdmer lNrrrinnc OF arork


-4huck Aewporf Ns,cs-TR Confederate
Steamer lHerrimac at arork
From the Columbia Carolinan.
RICHMOND, Saturday, March s-Reliable intelligence
mas been received here IN official quarters that the oncad
Confederate steamer Merrmac, now known by the
OF Virginia. engaged to-day the Federal frigae Cum
berland and sunk her. and drove the federal gae Con-
gess shore. The federal guuboa1s made An attack Oh
Sewell's Point without eff ct.
NORFOLK, March 5-At , D. II. the Merin,ac sailed in
between the two federal fgates bockadmg tbs James
River and received their broadsdes She Immediately
sunk of them and disabled the other 60 that she had
to run ashore to keep from sinking The Merrimac then
commenced bombarding the Fort at Newport News and
was assisted by two OF our gnnboats. The enemys gun
boats ran up nom Fortress Monroe aid Newport News
but they kept at respectful distance Ii is thought that
Gen. Magrndrr attacked Newport News in the rear
o'clock, p. M.-rhe fight is sill raging flriousy.
The frgate Congress hoistcd two white flags ut D. m
The federal steamer Minnesota when coming from For
tress Monroe, at p. attack the Merrimac ran
aground aud is still III that condition and the Merrmac
has ever since been pouring shot and shell into herth
Minnesota lighting mantuly. We think the Merrinlac
will bag her too.
Three Confederate STEAMERS came up the James
river and alongside the M,rrimae. The Merrin,ac's
smokestack and flagstaff untouched and she appears
to be unhurt.
An enemys schooner prize has just come up to eur
wharf.
HALF-PAsT P. M.--No messenger has arrived from
the Roads since my last. The Congress fire
hafpast and half past g. she is nearly destroyed
1t is supposed that she gnited by the Condcras
give light for the Mellmac attack the Munpsoa as
very heavy firing has been going for the past hour
1t is supposed that fully two tho rsaud mus
have lost their lives board the Feeders vessels and
AT Newport News.
1t must be recoliectcd that the Mcrrimac was com
pletey seel-cad-the only possible place for y ball to
being the uzzies OF her guns In that case the
guns would only have been dSlnouated. II is believed
that there 1900 men Mt Newport News. and as
their communication with Fortress Monroe il is thought
had been off, it is hoped that the whole body will
be captured The Mcrrimac has certainly proved her.
init onn
credit her shed des gners. Three times three
cheers for the turtle and her gallant crcw
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-11

WILL EHGLASD BUY STOLEN PEorEHTr?- Lin
coin authorities have assured the English Government
that in short time they will su:iy Liverpool and
Manchester with plenty of Cotton from the Southern
States and it is sand that his assurance keep. Eagand
from Interfering and raising the blockade. Now it is
if thr Yankees get cotton they must steal it
get by robblug honest meu-and the question is a
legitimate one, will England buy stolen cotton? If she
does and encourages rogucry, then she is equally gull
~ ous int be held strict by the Con
frIrrujr Government. Ii the British Government aids
G'prrdatons upon property cuuntenances rascal
IT, au purchases stolea property, allows her GILL
to she iSprtcrS herself i'll the eyes of the
portion the world, ana deserve cUHdrmuH-
ami severe chaStiscmcuL. The day wifi come
when the Southern Comic ucrHCy vii have the lower
y rrltlItc upon EnglaHd il she engages in wicked
aud dishonest traffic tue injury ot people, Our
Co. ought 10 Queen NICtOTIa and LORD
John Russell OF the Cou$rq ucu"cS now III time Those
who buy stolen goods knowing them TO he SUCH ar:
o brlIer than the rogues.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-11

On the 27th ult Mr ". H. A. Klutts of Cabarrus
county 10 Miss Ann Jane Gender, daughter of Peter
Gender of Mecklenburg county
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-11

ENVELOPE NASUFACroRY.-We had no idea. until the
other day of the the manufacture of ErvelopaS
carried in this place. J. H. Stevens L Co en-
poy sixteen hands in their man ufactory and they IN
form that shey unable to supply the demand for
letter Envelopes. They recently filled a government,
order for 25U,9UO.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-11

RICHMOND, March 6.-Despatches from Nor
folk state that several large steamers lett Newport
News yesterday, loaded with troops-suPposed to
be going to Hatteras to reinforce Burnside.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-11

NORTHERN IrExs--Gen. Lander, commander of
portion of the Federal forces in Western Virginia, is
dead. He died from the effects of t wound received
time ago, aided doubt by Whiskey.
The yaiik ec papers announce that Andrew johnson
tthe traitor) is to be made Governor of Tennessee
The War Department refuses to permit the transmits
The Confederate government should have stopped it
long ago.
According TO their showing the Yankees did
not find much Unonism in Tennessee they ex-
pected:
special despatch the Chicago Times. dated
GAINESVILLE, the 23d ult, gives the following gloomy
OF the state of feeling among the populations
there II gays there is but Union in the
place and he is sixty old he would have been
killed long ago. The Hon. Cave johnson, who was a
powerful advocate for the Union until the COM
mcuced, is : powerful advocate the other
side lie saws that the only effect Of will
be drive the people of Tennessee into the mounta
and render them desperate. There is a spark of
Union feeling here, and pretendS to disguise
the fact. The people of GAINESVILLE glory in secession;
but, at the time, they trembling lest the
town should be burned. There large quantity
of rebel stores portion of which carried off and
the remainder destroyed The rebel leaders shipped
. thousand negroes last week from GAINESVILLE.
ST.. Louis, March 4.-Columbus has been evacuated
by the Confederate troops, and the town has been
harmed by the rebels. They have removed the guns
! Fort Randolph
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-11

Es9E~For some days last week this community
excited by of difficulty in certain counties in
the central portion of the State. We have positive
or definite information about the matter. but have
doubt that reports have greatly exaggerated the affair
1t is WE'LL however, prepare for such occurrences
and be prompt in melting out punishment. The sooner
We do so the better 1t is worth while to deny the
fact that there traitors in the State who deserve
hanging. ard there is and good why the
State Convention should have passed Mr. Rayners bill
to define and punish sedition. Action, action, action
is what need
p S.-Wc learn that Capt. Ross, last week, arrested
40 men in Davidson county, who were holding a
meeting under suspicious circumstances.
We make this statement because of the magnifed
stories which have obtained currency among the people.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-11

GENERAL CONFERENCE NJ. +. CHuRCH.-This
body was to have met in New Orleans lst of
April, but the Southern Christian Advocate has
received letter from Bishop Andrews, postpon-
ing the meeting to some time and place to be de-
cided upon by the Bishops Of the Church.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-11
EUROPEAN INTELLIGENCE.

NORFOLK March THE steamer Canada arrived at
Halifax the 9TH bringing Liverpool dates the 22d
Minister Slidcli has had interview with the EN-
peror OF France and Communicated correct and enlight-
ened views in relation the affairs of the Confederate
States. The Emperor is said to have replied that he
hoped the would close. it WAS iniicting
incalcuable injury upon France daily.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-11
RECRJsTs WANTED.

am authorized to enlist ten fifteen abe-bOded
men for the war to join Capt. BArrnger's cavalry
company. ANY wishing to enter this fascinating
branch of the service will please apply soon boun-
~ nj S100 will be given l.. J. GREER,
Charlotte, March IL. 1852 Lieut..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-11
THE NEWS.

Tie news is decidedly cheering from Norfolk and
,he. neighborhood The Confederate naval victory at
-, mouth of james River is offsetto the late tri
Of, rho enemy in Tennessee In fact the loss of
mp =. . 49,, - L.l IL. :. 81 80, o.I a.
A-'1 q"
cy7u"s - '10
5000 ALL,eo aIo "'"'0'O' anu "
,t;o- -, tho now. IN arotber column. We re-
I ,bs foIIov,ina Al latch from friend ut Weldon
m sunday evening
MARCH 9th, 1862.
- C--c.Io-o,o C,o,,no- Nerrip,or h.s SINK tUo
- - 81 "a ,. ,,,,,,- h,..t or H. - .v.Iny
!HH-'""' 90" - - .i ui7,,,a -
q - ~" "A ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-11

To- We thanks Mr.. p. Ply Tor for list of sub
scrihers at Amty Hill, Iredell county
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-11
By When the yankee prisoners who passed throu

Bks~ When the yankee prisoners who passed through
here week before last arrived at Petersburg and COM
menced roaming through the city, the authorities stop
ped and ordered the prisoners to be conveyed to the
Richmond Depot ana guarded there until the train was
ready to start. Col Cocornn found in of the
stores that city engaged in close conversation with
some persoEsCorcoran was ordered to the Depot and
the persons who had the conversation with him were
and carried before the Mayor, who plead
excuse old acquaintance with the yankee Colonel and
protested that they had been guilty Of nothing treason
able But when the prisoners arrived in Richmond
they we're searched $50 the Richmond papers state and
maps and plans of southern cities and Notifications
found upon heir persons. 1t is not known whether
they furnished these things in Petersburg or in
the through which they passed on their journey
from Colu.nbia The prisoners having these papers
in possession are considered having violated their
privileges and consequently their transfer to the North
indefinitely postponed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-11

SFQUEsTRAroN.- We are requested to say that Mr.
Srrnck, the Receiver for this county and othels, will be
Charlotte the last OF this wrrk and ruIain about
days 1t TIA" duty oil ali persons wing Northern debts
10 list Mr.. Scn,nck before
justice or Judge, and Also inform him any u.hcr
property belonging I" alien rli,uy.
Congress made changes in the law since it
first passed. We Will publish tn. III hereafter.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-11

ANorHEE DIFFGCrLry.-The prospect i'd that the Lin
coin government will have another difficulty with III"
British, and that the former will have another opyr
suu.'y back and beg pardon of their foreign
tiers The L. S. sloop-ot-war Portsmouth, the 3D.
Nix seized British vessel Matamoras while she
MAS being loaded with Cotton, and sen; her of in
tt'Hrge OF prize The British consul 1t Mata-
nor~s protested against the seizure and demanded to
A"oT Why !; was done The ouly reply made was that
."e D g"'cFimEHt did not intend allow any cot
"A 10 be shipped from MatAmoraS The English con-
sui has reported the affair his Government.
Aa'amor"s is Mexican port, aud it was clearly a
''olAiou TO seize British vessel while loading there
VI course the miserable creatures al Washington will
sPUioGLe ana beg OF, but evident that il cannot
ges must fail to their rotten coucerp from cha
tiSemeHt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-11

Plans ENEMY-The \. Y. Herald speculates
AMI future Of the WAT, and bases CAL
cuations what it predicts will soon occur. That
paper supposes that Manassas will fall into the hands
Of the FedcralS, and in view of that says:
''Whether they (the Confederate*) evacuate or are
expelled from their defensive line at Manassas, they
lose Virginia and North Carolina; for the Unoniss of
both these States waiting only for opportunity
to open upon their Richmond de$poti$m decisive fire
in The rear. With our occupation of Nashville, Mem
phis will become untenahlc the rebels: and with
the loss of Manassas aud Nashville, they will be
PEELED down their northern defensive line with
in the boundaries of the original seeding cotton
States-South Carolina, Georgia Alabama, Mississippi
Louisiana, Florida and Texas"
The Herald will soon find itself very much mistaken
in its calculations and behouveS the people of North
Carolina every effort within their power pre-
the being transferred TO this State. This
be done by rallyng to the support of armies in
Virginia and East Tennessee. And let the Union men
in midst (there few be dealt with Immediate
ly by vigilance committees, if the authorities connue
neglect that class of traitors Let il and
prevent the I" fire in the rear which the New York
Herald will take place II is the duty OF the press
OF the State TO arouse the people about the matter
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-11

MARITAL LAw--we view with renewed hope the
Of Prcs.tcut nj the Confederate de-
c>r;ug Martial Law the cities OF ichmoni, Norfolk
aud other places. Ii people anu authorities iii
about the (and have douh: Of that
); - time to act more promptly and detect aud put
down treason and traitors III midst. He that is
for is against us, aud should be deSt with FgOr
Uus!y in order to INJURY t" The southern
The of the Hon. John NJ. Bolts in kchmond
is good beginning, and it is to hc hoped that other
suspicious characters Will be Immediately arrested
matter who they where they il found in the
limits Of the Couteleracy. Ii every who utters
sentiments inmca To had oern arrested long
ago aud confined transported. would have had
better success prosecuting the and great deal
more peace and security throughout the country.
The citIE' rs of Petersburg, Va, held public
ing and appointed committee to wait the P;rsi-
heat and request him To extend martial law Pc
tcTsbUrg, which he consented 10 do.