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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16

REPORTS FROM Observation-Disclosures gers
bring particulars of the recent occupation
Of Winchester Va, by the Federal forces. They
approached the town with extreme caution, and
only entered it after being twice assured that our
forces had evacuated the place. They remained
in the town only an hour or two, during which
time they busted themselves with paroline our dis
abled and sick soldiers there, and then took up
their line of march in the direction of Harpers
Ferry, from whence they came. The force that
visited Winchester is variously estimated from
three to five thousand, and were portion of the
command of the notorious Geary Our own troops
have again re-occupicd the to&n.-Richmona
DisDdfch
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16

Under the authority of decree of the Court of
Equity Of Meckenburg county, made for the purpose of
partition between James Davis and others
in common, Will sell on credit of six months, ire
serving per cent. cash pay costs of sut) with in
terest from the SALE at the Public Square in Charlotte
on Monday the 22d day of December, 1862. 100 acres
of LAND, embracing the late residence of Margaret
Davis, decd. adjoining the lands of P. B. McGinnis
Wilson Miller, William McCombs and Others on the
head waters Of Reedy Greek.
For particulars communicate with James Davis or
any of those whose lands adjoin.
a. c. WILLIAMSON, c. N. &.
Dec. 2, 1862 st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16
EXECUTORS SALE.

The undersigned having qualified as Executor OF Nv
last will and testament of the late Andrew hr"'I
decd will sell to the highest bidder at public sat
the Public Square of Charlotte, on Monday the ~
day Of December next, valuable House and LOU w.
good Kitchen and Smokehouse attached, s!' I %
lust back of the Episcopal Church, being hai-Io
feet square, and fronting the side street -,
are the terms Of snle '''' TTOs. c. ALLISON
"', Wv y, 100 SUM- Execuot
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16

For the purpose of making partition between the
heirs law of the late Rev. j. B. Watt dec d. under
decree of the Court of Equity of Meckenburg County,
will sell the highest bidder executing bond with
approved security in the Public Square in Charlotte,
the 22d day Of December, 1852, credit of six
months with interest from the sae-reserving 4 per
cash pay costs of sut-340 of LAND ly-
ing the CaaWba River in said county, adjoining the
lands of Jasper Price Joseph Knox, W. Fl. Neil aud
others. For,particuars communicate with W. H. Neil
Charles Z. Bell, Robert |. Mcdowell.
A. c. WILLIAMSON, c. NJ 3.
naco
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16

EG-Our latest adviees from East Tennessee in
dictate the near approach of string times in that
quarter. Rumors from Nashville state that the
traitor Andy johnson is about to resign his posi-
ton as Military Governor of the State of Tennes-
see and anticipates return te the Yankee Senate
by the bogus Legislature of the State. It is said
he will be succeeded as Governor by VIM B.
Campbell, who has the rather doubtful merit of
having been on both the Northern and Southern
side in the present contest. Many hundred hands
are said to be still employed in the erection of
Notifications around Nashville, and it is supposed
to be the intention of the enemy to girdle the city
with permanent Notifications. The ablest of their
engineers experimenting the work.
The Legislature of Alabama has decided that
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16
NOTICE..

There have been some Watches and Jewelry left in
this House for the last or years and have been
paired This is TO give notice the owners that if
they do not forward by the lt of January, 1868
and prove their property and take them up they will
be forfeited for the cost and damages.
T. TROTTER, to Oct, 1858.
6 WILKINSON & CO, DecI, 1861
Dec 2, 1862 G WILKINSON, Jan. l, 1863.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16
HOTEL FOR SALE.

The Kings Mountain Hotel in Yorkvle, s. o. s
offered for sale. The property is situated Main
street. few hundred feet north of the House,
measuring about 100 feet Main street by about 400
deep. The buildings are extensive and good,
hracng two well finished store rooms about forty bed
rooms, with dining room, paror hall room, &c. Also
the Furniture belonging to the house. Address me
Lincolnton, n G. JASPER STOWE.
Dec 9, 1862 Il
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16
NEGROES FOR SALE.

will sell at public SALE January lst, 1863 if not
sold privately before that time, in Concord, Negro
Woman 20 years old; Also her daughter Is years old.
The woman is good spinner, washer and ironer-the
girl is good nurse and house servant. Any one
wishing to buy private sale will call Mt Pleasant
Cabarrus county, n. G..
L. G. HELLO.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16
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 as the Methodist Parsonage, being part Of
that Lot known in the plan of said Town Lot No.
sos. j. N. BLACK Admir-
Nov. IS, 1852 st of Z. c. BLACK.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16
Land for Sale

The subscriber offers for sale tract of Land Iyiuo
in Meckenburg county, c., IL miles west of Char.
lotte, on the waters of Paw Greek and the Catawb,
River, containing 324 acres. On the premises i, a
good Dwelling-House with other necessary outbuId
ngs For further particulars address the subscriber
at StowesviIe, N.
II. DELAMBERT STOWE
Dec q 1862. 2m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16

As Executors of the late James W. Alexander de-
ceased will sell at public sale, at the late residence
of said deceased, Tuesday the both of December
8 Likely Negroes,
Men, Women and Children. Also, at the same Tina
and place, two Tracts of LAND-one containing Tx
acres, well improved the other containing about 90
acres. Terms, made known on day of sale.
R. l.. DEARMOND, IN
J. NJ, ALEXANDER, M"
Dec ., 1862 3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16

The Commissioned Officers of the s6th Regiment p
c. Militia are ordered to assemble in Charlotte on Inc
third Friday in December the 10th day of the mona
for the purpose Of holding consultation with the OH
of the S5th Regiment in regard to changing heg
mental boundaries.
BY order of Col. B. F. Brown,
H. N. PHELPS, Adjt
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16

HONESTY Worthy Of hmitation-In 1915,
Col Thos. S. Memory of Columbus county, was
unfortunate in business, and paid such proper
ton of his debts as his means enabled, receiving
discharges in full from his creditors in this town
few days ago he came here aud paid up all the
old balances which he had then been unable to
pay. The matter had altogether passed from the
recollection Of some at least Of his creditors, but
not from his own, for he stated that he had had
provision in his will for the past sixteen years for
the payment of those debts. Such an instance of
Integrity is always conmendable, but especially so
In these times when SO many men avail themselves
of stay laws to avoid the payment of just debts that
are not out of date and have never been eomnro-
mised.-F0yetteriHe O6serrer
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16
VALUABLE PLANTATION
FOR SALE.

will offer for sale, at the Public Square in Chaf'
lotte the 22d day of December, my Plantation lying
the Of the Catawba river eleven miles souN
of Charlotte, containing 300 acres75 or 80 acres
in good bottom land in high state of cultivation
the balance heavily tmbered, and well adapted to 'nt
culture of Cotton Grain, and adjoining the lands
james Lonergan deceased, which will be sold at tho
same time. The improvements consist of good TWO,
story dwelling house containing i've large rooms alu
all necessary out-buildings, including two good pun
Houses with all conveniences. There is also wen
pure water in the yard. The Plantation is wen
watered by good springs and never failing stream.
There is also regular chartered Ferry the premises
which is great convenience well source Of PRIV
fit. Terms made known day of sale
EDWARD LONERGAN'
Nov Is. 1852 Il
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16
state OF n. C.-Connty OF neckI""OHfs'

Court Of Pleas and Quarter SessionsOetobsr 1S'"'
John Treoar, admir- of Harriet Smith, W. '''''
Smith and Silkey Smith.
Petition to sell Land. -,
1t appearing to the satisfaction Of the CoI,.
Greasy Smith and Silky Smith, defendants ana
kin of said deceased in this case, are not
of this State, but reside beyond the limits Of on
II is therefore ordered BY said Court that Pys
be made for six weeks in the Western no,ifr
newspaper published in the town of Charlote s tis
ing the said defendants TO be and appear St
Justices of Court of Pleas and Quarter Srklsa.
the next Court to be held for said County Oh bs 4h
burg at the Court House in Charlotte, on :" ,hos
Monday of January 1868, then and there "stion-
cause, if any they have, why the prayer OF the
er should not be granted. = rouh st
Witness, VIM Maxwell, Clerk of our fal J ,be STD
office, the 4th Monday in October 1867 an"
F. 4e-52 WIZ. MAXWELL, Z.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16
NEGRO MAN FOR SALE.

Negro Man is offered for sae-a frst-rate Black
gmfth-good character
Enquire at this office.
Dee Q, 1862 st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16
NOTICE.

All persons are hereby forewarned against hunting
with guns dogs, fishing with hooks nets, on
my Land, as l am determined to prosecute any SO
trespassing.
s. ~ WITHERS
Dec ?, 1852 3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16

The Yankees Selling Negroes.--A late Nassau
letter, written by trustworthy gentleman of Cuba,
states that seven cargoes of negroes have lately
been offered for sale in Cuba by the Yankees.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16

The Legislature of Alabama has decided that
militia officers subject to CONSUMPTION.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16
EANEs SAFE ~ EiNEuTY

Dec 2, 1862 81
The Placer herald., 1862-09-13
The Result.

To-day we publish the official vote of the late
election in this county. The result is more en-
couraging for the Union Democracy than was
supposed last week,--they having elected one
Assembl yman, S4critt, District Attorney, Record
er, Treasurer, Public Administrator. and Coroner.
The Republicans have secured a Senator, two AS
semblymen, County Judge. County Clerk, and
Couny Surveyor. They feel this to be far from
a victory,--as they went into the canvass high iu
hope OF carrying their whole ticket by triumph
ant majority. The Union Democrats profess to
have exceeded their own expectations on several
officers; and if they have any regret at all, over
the result. it is because they did not work little
harder for the whole ticket and elect it entire
The old line Democratic party does not seem to
have been fan into the tight-ust sufficient to de-
mUnsrlte it to be the balance Of power in the
county. Many Democrats fearful OF the strength
oI the Republicans and believing the Union DEM
ocrats to be next strongest in numbers in the
county. went over to their support to prevent
Republican success. And hundreds OF our party
who voted the head OF the ticket, it will be seen
by the returns, voted for Messrs. Gooding and
Hamilton, and secured their ele- -tion.
In Supervisor District No. 2, D. W. Madden,
Union Democrat. is elected Supervisor for three
years over Richmond, Republican. Mr. Madden
received the entire Democratic vote OF the Dis
trict, and we think s2le Republican votes beside.
The three tickets In the field were composed
generally OF men strong in their respective par
ties. and well qualified for their postions and
though good men have suffered defeat. the gem
lemen elected, we believe, will be found honest
and capable.
The Placer herald., 1862-09-13
EASTERN NEWS.

The news from the Atlantic side for the
past week has been of an important charac
ter The rebels with force of 10000 men
under Stonewall Jackson have entered Mary
land, and at the latest advices were rapidly
advancing towards the Pennsylvania line
with the avowed purpose of overrunning the
Cumberland Valley, one of the finest farm.
sections Of the State. The whole State is
in an uproar, and Gov. Curtin has called out
the entire available force of the State, to as
sst in repeling the invasion; at the same
time Gen. Mcclellan is concentrating an
army near Damascus. Maryland, with the
apparent intention Of following in the wake
Of Jarkson, and finally giving him battle
away from the Potomac river, and cutting
him off from a successful retreat.
The rebels "are as thick as blackherries" in
Kentucky, and one portion of their army has
advanced far as Licking river, which
empies into the Ohio opposite Cincinnati,
which seems to be threatened by the rebel
force. Maysville higher up on the banks Of
the Ohio river has fallen into their hands,
General Buell. has returned northward to
Nashville, with his entire army $4,000
strong This has been done for the purpose
of relieving Kentuckey.
The next week should bring us some stir
ring news from the East.
The Placer herald., 1862-09-13

Tie NorE,-lhere was a tie vote on
the office Of Road Commissioner in Town.
ship No. 8, The Supervisors have called a
new election to he held on the 25th inst.
No person residing in the town Of Auburn
has right to vote; tits a question which
belongs entirely to the out siders.
The Placer herald., 1862-09-13

In the late battles around Centreville
and Manassas the Federals lost many prom
inent Offices: among the number we notice
the name of Fletcher Webster, son of Dan.
Webster, and Generals Kearney, Stevens,
Butterfeld, Hatch, slaplee snd Cotton.
The Placer herald., 1862-09-13

Whit race, to humanity. to history and the age.
to come up shoulder to shoulder against this hor-
rid issue. Let Us prove to the world, that we
are not living in \ great lnad-house where the
most turously insane hold undivided sway.
The Placer herald., 1862-09-13

ROAD LAw-We publish oil the ffet
page Of to days Herald this important law
fr the benefit OF the newly elected Road
Commissioners. The office is an important
one, and should be He'd by men who have
experience and some business tact.
The Placer herald., 1862-09-13
Educational Convention.

HHE Placer County Teachers Institute and
L Educational Convention, will meet in Auburn
on Tuesday, Oct. 7th, 1862. Every effort will
be made to make the Convention both interest.
ing and instructive. All friends of education
and the best interests of the rising generation,
are earnestly invited to attend.
A. H. GOODRICH.
Supt. Pub Schools.
Auburn, September 18th, ls62.-td.
The Placer herald., 1862-09-13

HOMICIDE AT LINooLN.-A difficulty occnr-
ed at Lincoln an Monday last, between Aus
tin Henderson and Ross H. Meacham, in
which the latter was killed by the former
An examination was had on Tuesday last,
before Justice Singer; H., was discharged.
The Placer herald., 1862-09-13

MARRIED.

On Wednesday last. by Hon. B. F. Myres,
Mr.. F. G. MARKER to Miss H. HOLLY all of this
county.
In Auburn, by Rev. Thos H. McGrath, WM.
W. CoNKEY, to Miss FANNIE H. COLEMAN, both
of this place.
At Illnoistown, Placer county, August 3lst at
the residence Of the brides father. by Johnathan
Brown, Justice of the Peace. BENJAMIN H. BART
LETT, of Dutch Flat, to MINERVA BRICKELI
The Placer herald., 1862-09-13

lRREeuLAR.--Owing to the press of job
work, and other business, we wave been
somewhat irregular in the publication of our
paper. After this week we shall be up to
time.
The Placer herald., 1862-09-13

The TOTAL NoTE.-The total numder Of
votes east in the county this year is 1852.
Last year the total number WAS 1864, being
~ votes more than was polled in the county
this year.
The Placer herald., 1862-09-13

According to the Italians, "three women
and goose make market" In these
times, one woman and a goose will do.
The Placer herald., 1862-09-13

CATHOLIC CHURCH SERVICE.
Father Dempsey will hold divine service in the
Catholic Church in this place, on Sunday, the
2lst instant, at l0A o'clock, A. NJ.
The Placer herald., 1862-09-13

CROWDED OUT.-The election returns take
up so much of of our room this week, that
we are compelled to leave out our Sacrament
to Correspondence.
The Placer herald., 1862-09-13

VALLEY LODGE, |. O. O. F. No. lO7.-
The Odd Fellows established this Lodge at
Lincoln, Thursday evening last. About 100
visiting brothers were present to witness the
installation Of officers by Grand Warden
Kendall The following are the officers elect:
Thos. s. Levy, N. G.; Alfred Bateman, V.
g.; Meyer Cohn, Recording Secretary; Har-
vey Rice, Treasurer. Eight new members
joined the Lodge. It bids fair to be pros
porous institution,
The Placer herald., 1862-09-13
NOTICE. .

NOTICE..
~ Office is hereby given to all my customers,
~ that on and after the first day Of September
1862, l will sell goods for cash only. All who
are indebted to me will please come forward and
settle their accounts--an immediate settlement ia
demanded. ROBERT GORDON
Auburn, August 10Th, 1S62.--1m
The Placer herald., 1862-09-13
Official Vote on Supervisor of Dist. No. 3.

Official Vote on Constitutional Amend
mentS.
Article 4th, No. .143l Article 9th, No.. .1433
Article 4th, Yes. 1921 Article 9th, Yes 1888
Majority against 40 Majority against 200
Article 5th, No. l543 Article 9th, No. .l49I
Article 5th, Yes,.. $50 Article 9th, Yes :. $3.50
Majority against 6S7 Majority against 622
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-06-19
Sea. Davis, Early mistorr.

A triaing little rebel paper in Kentucky pro-
fesses to doubt the truth of our statement res
pecting the origin Of jeff Davis. What we
stated is well known to hundreds of our best
citizens of Christian and Todd counties, of Ken.
lucky. JEFF. Davis father lived for number
Of years IN log cabin situated in what is now
the town of Fairview, twelve miles from Hop
kinsvilie KY. The house is now weather-board-
ed, and used as a tavern. Old Davis was a
man of bad character, a horse trader, a swim
dler, and of very low habits. A fine horse was
missing on one occasion in the neighborhood
under such suspicious circumstances that he
found it safes to leave the country Immediately
and fly to Mississippi. JEFF. Davis is his ille-
Ultimate son, born some miles distant from hi:
father house, and taken home by him wher
several years of age. These are notoriou:
facts Some of Davis relatives still live in thai
part of Kentucky. Wewould never have allu
| ded to this sinister bar on Jeff's eseutcheon
were not his friends continually prating abou
Southern gentility and the low breeding of tht
Union people. Our own opinion is, that J eff. I
birth does him more credit than any portion o
his subsequent iife.-N0shriHe Union
The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1862-06-19
Wea tIler Wise.

We clip the following "weather article" from
an exchange. On account of its novelty and
presume some Of the curious in these matters
will observe whether it be correct or not. For
oursef we don't strive to "peer" in to the future,
and are content to let it come sunshine or storm
as best suits the convenience of the elements.
Others may be otherwise inclined, and take
delight in tracing the course of the elements,
and combining causes and effects as they un-
derstand it, Here is the article
Mystery SolUed-Farmers take Motto. For
many years the people Of Michigan, aud in fact
the Union, have been kept IN perplexing sus-
pense in relation to great mystery within tho
| possession of a farmer residing at Paw-paw, but
which from pecunlary reasons he saw fitto with
| hold from the public but having become sat
| isfed, AS has another eminent MichigandeI, that
"Republics are ungrateful, b" he has phinthrop-
ically given his great secret through the hala
GazcHe, to his agricultural brethren Of the
! Union.
The first Thursday in March, the first Thurs
day in June, the first Thursday in September ,
and the first Thursday in December, ere the gov
erning days of the season Whatever point OF
compass the wind ind Gates on those days. that
will be the prevailing point Of that season on
the opposite will be the mitigating on shifting
point for the same season.
Ho1o to find the number Of SOrms for each sea
s0n.-Ifit storms on the first Thursday, or any
] subsequent Thursday, count inc IemhuinB
. DAYS Of the month, which is calender part oil the
calculation. Add to this the numer OF days to
come of the MOON which will give you the num-
e her of storms to that season, or three months
e For example IF it should storm tne hfst
Thursday in March and that was the thlrd day
y nj the month. there would remain tWenty-elght
. DAYS in that month, IL we had new moon on
i that dav that would give twenty-eight days
d more which added to that above would make
fftv-six. the number of changes for that sea-
Such was this spring
; fit should storm on the first day OF june
u next we must have a wet summer, as there VIII
a be q new moon on that day.
n You have nothing to do with what IS psst 81
the month, or what is past of the moon bu' Suo
=" together what is to come Of both. c..
| When the first storm comes, aiter tne ~
Thursday in the season, that will be inc pS'is
Of calculation for the number OF storms LOT .n~s
season. For example If wind should come "a
the FIRST Thursday in December. and that sho ~.
= be a snowy day, sleighing will be pienv ans.
r, that winter Knowing the wind wiz Ds LIS sS
of the time N w. or s. E., it is PLAIN we oSn
II not have permanent sleigbing, because 81 Sn az
= cannot stand before these southery "lnN'
was the case last winter. .,rra-
!, The whole secret lies in sscertaining tno
oiIing noint of the wind the first C..
10 each season, as that will locate the WIN :. "a
It hat season. Strange as this may aPPeoSr ,H -
true