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The Portland daily press., 1862-08-13

the spring Bed department, embracing little more
OF their excelrencies and yet happily overcoming all
their defects. II is flexible as hair and vet so recu-
perave as to bring itself into place with great acii-
ty. 1t is adapted to the invalid, the aged and old
and all who finger in suffering and weakness. They
are made of good material warranted strong and du-
rable, and not liable to get out of order.
TESTIMONIALS:
Commercial House. Portland June I6 1862.
Having introduced the Anderson Spring Bed Bot
tom" into my house. after trial, pronounce it to be
an easy and healthy bed. i am using several kinds
of spring bed bottoms. but consider the Anderson
fully equal if not better than the best
N. J. DAVIS, Proprietor.
We have introduced several of the justly ceIebrat-
ed Anderson Spring Bed Bottom" to our sleeping
apartments: we give this spring bed bottom decid.
used Our guests speak of them In the highest terms
We recommend their use to all hotel keepers who de-
W. D. MCLAUGHLIN SON,
May Il, 1863 Franklin House, Bangor, Me.
From Hon. Josiah H. Drummondl
am using the Anderson Spring Bed Bottom and
am very much pleased with IT,
Portland, July %, 1862
From Hon. Lot NJ MORRILL,
Having used Anderson Spring Bed Bottom, can
eheerfully recommend it as an excellent article.
Augusta, Aug. s, 1862 LOT NJ. MORRILL,.
Having become fully satisfied of the benefit of the
Anderson spring Be0 B0ttom,' i have purchased
three of them at five dollars each and do most cheer
fully recommend them TO the public.
watervile. May, 1861. DIR. N. r. BoUTELL.
Mr. D. X Frohock has furnished the beds in nv
house with the Anderson Spring Bed Bottom" and
take pleasure In recommending this article as the
most convenient, economical and comfortable thing
of the kind with which am acquainted
A. II. ABBOTT,
Principal of Family School, Little Blue, Farming gton
have had the unspe6k able peasure of sleen;r, IN
one of the Anderson Spring Bed Bottoms" for the
last three weeks and must say it far surpasses any
had good rest for six months till occupying one of
these beds She would not gart with ynn i on any ac-
Pennington, Feb. 2S, lss2
The Bed Bottom bought of you fully merits my
expectations, and Is fully up to your high recommen.
desire 10 improve th cir seepingapartments:
Al STAPLES,
Having tested the Anderson Spring Bed Bottom. >,
can chcerfnlly recommend it TO all who in need
Of such an article; and believe it to be superior
ANYTHING of the kind now IN use.
Watervile, April II, 1862 REV. +. HALVES.
Testimonials similar TO the above have been re.
ceved from the proprietors of the following public
houses,
Penobsot Exchange, Bangor
Franklin House, Bangor.
Skowhegan House, Skowhegan.
Lewiston House, Lewiston.
Winthrop House, Winthrop.
Elmwood House, Waterville.
Litchfeld Corner House.
Stoddard House, Pennington.
Revere House. Vassaboro.
ffallowell House, Hallowell.
China House. China.
Franklin House, Augusta.
Cushnoc House, Augusta.
Abbott's School Farmington
Eaton Boys Boarding School, kents HILL
iul7d&w6m
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CONGRESS STREET SEMINARY.
FOR YOUNG LADIES AND MISSES.
Miss E. L. Whittier, Principal.

VvHE AUTUMN SESSION will commence Sept.
Il 8th, and Continue 10 weeks.
Prior to July 2lst full information can be obtained
of the Principal, 349 Congress Street. Hours from
to O'Clock, except Saturdays After that time ap-
plication may be made at 40 State Street
Portland, June %, 1862 2awiOw
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TTVHIS desirable mechanical arrangement has now
Il been in use sufficient length of time 10 show
that it gives entire satisfaction and actually is the
more valued the more il IL used.
This invention is step in advance of all others in
the Spring Bed department, embracing little more
OF their excerencies and yet happily overcoming all
their defects 1t is flexible hair, and yet recu-
peratve to bring itself into place with great acii-
ty. II is adapted to the invalid the aged and old.
and all who linger in suffering and weakness. They
are made of good material warranted strong and du-
rable, and not liable to get out of order.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
AMERICAN COTTON IN LIVERPOOL.

Recent arrivals from Liverpool bring a state
ment of American cotton in that market, which
amounted on the 2lst ult., to 700 bales. The
commercial reader, says the Savannah Republican,
who is probably better informed with regard to
the consumption by manufacturers at the present
time than ourselves, can make his own calculation
to how long this supply will last. Placing it
at 10000 bales per week, at rough estimate, it
will appear that the entire stock is bouno to be
exhausted by the expiration of sixty days. This
done, the looms Of England must stop and her
four millions of factory laborers seek some other
employment, which is not to be had, starve.
The East India cotton, it is understood, will not
d. to work alone.
In this connection, the following from
respondent of the Richmond Dispatch is both
Gppr01Os and interesting
Charles Dickens, in his Household Words, says:
" Let any social or physical convulson visit the
United States, and England would feel the shock
from Lands End to John O'Groots. The lives
of nearly two million of our countrymen are de-
pendent upon the cotton crop of America; their
destiny may be said without any hyperbole, to
hang upon a thread. Should any dire calamity
bcfall the land Of cotton, thousand of our mer
chant ships woulG rot idly in dock; ten thousand
mills must stop their busy looms, and two million
mouths would starve for lack of food to feed them.
Such is the language of Engand's most popular
author eight ten years ago. aaG it comes to us
now with double force fresh and as full of mean
ing as it came from his graphic pen. The Same
argument then, answers now, and although the
Federal Government may lick the dust and ''yield
ion the present" yet there is power greater than
diplomacy that will force England TO raise the
blockade, that with the good feeling already ex-
listing iii England for our new governmenD will
compel her to stretch forth her strong arm and
roll back the cloud Of war. Our papers show too
mnoh anxiety on this subject. Let us wait; Eng
land bound to have cotton, and she will have it.
let our people follow the example of our Presi-
dent, and declare our independence of foreign
powers. And should England arrange this
present trouble with the United States, it will
make but little difference in the end; for, with the
blessings Of God, the strong arms and stout hearts
Of our people, and the necessity for our great
staples, are bound to triumph
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
S75 EsEISE RID.

RUNAWAY from where we had them hired, near
Chester, in June last, our three negro men: viz: Bill
Giles and Henry.
Bill and Giles bought the l4h of last November
the estate sale Of Ed. Leach, Broad River, in
York District They being brothers and having rela-
tions in the neighborhood where we purchased them;
it is than likely they have made their way back
their old neghborhood.
Bill is about % years old feet inches high, will
weigh $50 or I6o pounds; is very black; rather sharp
faced, speaks quick when spoken to.
Giles his brother, is about - years old; feet 8
inches high: will weigh 100 lbs, is very black, and
walks with his head up and feet turned out in front
Henry, purchased Jan. l, of Col. c. RveS on the
Cat,wba river. Ee is IS years Old well set. feet 10
inches high. and will weigh IA pounds; has heavy
brow and speaks slowly: has some character rum
away. May 90 Charleston or Washington city II is
hard telling where he will go he is gentleman of
travel.
They all ran off about the same time.
We viii pay S75 reward for the men; or S25 a
piece for either of them delivered in any Jail that
can get them. These boys may attempt to make their
way North as others from this place have at
tempted. PRIDE DuNONANT.
Chester 8. c July 30, 1851 If
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SCRAPS FOR WAR TIMES.

Cromwell said that ten brave men could stop
thousand from rctrcating or running away.
" Fortune favors the brave" as more men arc
killed in running away than in facing danger
better meet it "face to face"
The cannon 3 not for the first five hundred yards
destroys or grinds to powder everything in its
kissing course but further, though the impetus
be less, the danger is more, it is guided by
distractions, aud when nearly spent fractures
bones without even breaking the skin, and
soldier has lost his foot by kicking off a spent ball
rolling to him.
|, The fatality of the windagc of balls, Gin prox-
unity with the body,) supposed, is fallacy;
clothes have been torn off without much injury.
Fragments Of shells are not so disastrous as
round shot, though laccratng great deal
The conical ball (musket, etc, } is more fatal
than the round ball. more direct, lacerating, aud
difficult Of extraction.
Any obliquity of surface, bone, etc, will turn
ball even to full circle
soldiers food should be well cooked; (no
tainted mcat) his meals at regular hours; no
violent exercise after eating; hearty breakfast,
and at least meal of animal foO6 day, with
plenty Of vegetables, carrots onions, rice, etc.,
ripe fruit and after exposure fatigue, good hot
soup, cleanliness observed, and the feet kept dry
if possible He should have coffee once or twice
day, but if not to be got, the substitutes are,
acorns stripped and roasted ground sassafras nuts
Grated crust'of bread, rye or wheat, parched with
butter, beech root, horse beans, etc. The substi-
tutes for tea are, the yopOn, rosemary strawberry
leaves But the best home tea is made of good
well made meadow hay (iniusion.) While on the
subject I'll say that starch can be made of frosted
potatoes, aud the tops make good potash when
barnt; and the myrtle gycerine etc, will furnish
the other component OF soap.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28

MILITARY.-Gen. Van Dorm has been assigned
TO command which includes Missouri Except
that portion lying between the Mississippi and st.
Francis rivers, which remains under command Of
Gen Polk and Arkansas, Louisiana north of Red
River, and the Indian Territory. He is author
lied. also, to draw troops from Texas. II does not
interfere with or supcrsede Gen. Price, who re-
mains in command Of the Missouri troops. The
appointment is said to be satisfactory to the Mis-
sour delegation in Congress.
Gen Ewcl, who has been promoted to q Siaj or
Gencralship, succeeds to Gen Van Dorn's COM
prand in the army Of the Potomac.
There has been some question as to what is the
highest rank in the Confederate Army, whether
simply General or Major General. The highest
rank is "GcncraI" The act Of Congress provides
for five Generals, who have been appointed, 10 toke
rank in the order in which they are named, viz /:
Generals Cooper, A Johnston, Lee, j Il John
son, and Beauregard. No others can be appoint
ed 10 the rank of General without an amendment
OF the present law. Cooper stands highest and
Beauregard lowest in the list.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28

CHARACTER OF THE CONPLTcT.-Mr Lovejoy,
bitter Illinois abolitionist, has introduced reso-
luton into the Lincoln Congress, proposing to
confScate all property in that portion Of the South
which they have possession of $50 acres of land
is to be given to each yankee who will settle upon
it, How will our farmers like to have their farms
and lands distributed among their enemies in this
way? Is it not time for every southern man to
prepare 70 strike his foes to the dust?
Strike for the graves of their sires,
Strike for their altars and their fires,
God and their native land.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
WOCD-V0RK and BLACKSH!TIENG.

The subscriber is prepared to do all kinds OF Wood
work and BIacksmith:ng, such as making and repair
ing Wagons and BuggIes, Horsc-shoeing, &c His Shop
is at his residence, nearly opposite Mr. Phiier :
dwelling and he also has Blacksmith Shop on the
hack-strect i'm the rear of the MeLklcnhurg House
He solicits share of public patronage, aud feels
confident lie can give satisfaction both in workmanship
and charges. Give him trial.
J. II. PROPEST.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
PAY YOUR TAXES.

All persons owing me taxes are hereby notified to
pay up before the lst of January. must have the
money to settle off the Poor and School Fund but will
be able do without you pay me. hope you
will not force me to borrow money and pay yonr taxes
for you u is bat IA small amount to each one and
you easily raise it.
W. W. GRIER, Sheriff.
Dec 10. 1851. If
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Treas. Office, A., T. & o. r. R. Co.,
CHARLOTTE, n. e.,

CHARLOTTE, n. c, Jan. 5, Iobz
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders in the At
lanic Tenn. & Ohio Railroad will be held in Charlotte
on Thursday the 39lh inst The Directors will meet
On Wednesday, 29th inst. in the office OF the Treas
III. l.. WINSTON, Treas.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
RECRUITS WANTED,

CAPT. J. N. MILLER wants 40 80 men for hi
Cavalry Company now in service in Virginia
Apply to J. p. ALEXANDER.
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COTTON SEED WANTED.

The undersigned will pay the highest cash price for
Cotton Seed at their Oil Works. five miles southeast
of Charlotte, at Isaac n. AeXanderS mills
STEPHENS Il WIIISNANT
Dec 3. 1851 If
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cash. and cash only,

any article in line of business that may have
hand. Any person sending coming for Goods after
this date. without money, will please excuse it, in
stead of Sting their order, furnish them with a
copy this advertisement as ace are determined not to
sell single oIHcis o credit
Gcn- And those indebted to are requested to call
and pay, the money.
OATES l. WILLIAMS.
January |, 1861 If
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FOR SHERIFF..

We are authorized to announce \. |. HOOD
candidate for the office of Sheriff OF MecklenDur;
county, at the next August election.
Dec 10, 1861 tc-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
FARLEY WANTED.

I want to purchase Immediately, all the BARLEY
get for which the highest market price viii be
paid. MARTIN MUAZhkR.
Charlotte O. 90, 1861. If
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The subscriber is prepared to purchase the new
crop of Wheat the highest market price Farmers
viii find it their advantage to call at the CIlAIt-
Lutte STEAM MILLS before selling.
Jany |, 1862 If JNO. NlLkkS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28

HoGs.-lt is stated that the Confederate Gov
ernment has purchased and is having slaughtered
aud packed i'll Tennessee, tire Aundrcd stonyond
hogs, for the use Of the Confederate 4iers From
this number Of hogs, it is calculated; twenty four
millions Of pounds of Bacon will be produced.
With no demand from the Government for meat
during the Spring and Summer, we think it rea-
sonabIe to suppose that the price of bacon will not
rule SO high as it has been.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
EsUTEE1ge! EsUTTa1Es!!

The highest cash market prices will be paid for
Butter. Eggs Poultry, &c, at PALMERS
Sept - 1861 Variety Store. e
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CDR 9Drstrrn a)rmotrat.
CHARLOTTE n C.

The n. C. RAILRoAD.-We see that some OF
our contemporaries along the line of the n. c.
Railroad are complaining ahont the bad manage
nent of that Road, and Mr. Cameron, the Presi-
dent, and Mr. Wilkes, the general Superintendent
are censured pretty severely. We know there has
been great deal Of irrcguarity in the running of
the tFains and that local freight has been detained
and accumulated at the various Derots, but we
thought this was owing to the increased business
of the Road aud partly, recently, to the bad wea-
ther Government freight has 50 crowded the
Road recently that, ws learn. it has been almost
impossible to get local freight shipped from any
point. Even freight intended for the n c. State
Government, such as soldiers clothing &C. could
not &c, or not, carried, having to be forwarded
from this point by Adams Express. As for Mr.
Wilkes, the Superintendent, we think he has
laborcd faithfully to do his duty, and if he has
not succeeded, we have reason to think the ut is
not is. 1t should be remembered that the work
on the Road nearly double the past year to
what it was formerly. 1t is the opinion Of a gen
tcmun who knows something about the working
OF the road, that the have been run over it
ottcner within the last twelve monhs, considering
Il e increased number used, than daring the whole
previous five years Air Cameron may not be
able give the road all his attention, but before
censuring hill so severely it would be we'll to
take into consideration the great amount of work
thrown upon the road by the war, and the dificu!-
tics he has had to contend with.
We see a notice in the Standard requesting all
persons having claims against the Road to present
them to the Secretary's Office, at the Company's
Shops, for settlement.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28

A STRANGE STORY.-The Northern papers tell
the following queer story, which is v0uched for By
the editor Of the Chatauqua Democrat, New
York J now a clerk in the office Of the Secretary
State at Washington.
4 member of Congress, from Ohio, related to
me to-day singular rumour that told him by
one who professed to know. My readers will all
rCc0ect 1t was said, months ago, that but for
some traitors in the army, General Mcclellan
would have cut off and captured some ten thous-
and rebels at Munsons Hill. 1t was sid that
signal lights sent up giving the enemy no
tce in season retreat before Mcclellan could eff
feet his maneuvre. This is said to be true, and
that the next day Mcclellan invited tie President
to meet him in private room. When the Presi-
dent came he found three persons in the room,
viz: General Scott, General Mcclellan and q H.i,d
person., whose name is not given. General Nc
Clellan arose and said to Mr. Lincoln, .that last
night he had been betrayed and the traitor
traced TO three persons, no other living persons
knew Of the plan Of the signal lights, aud those
three" said the general, 'are Jefore.you!" lie
then continued, lit IS utterly impossible that
General Scott should betray his country; as for
myself, | claim to be true man, and he," point
ing to the third person, ''can answer for himself
The accused was mute, and did not pretend to
deny the charge He was high in command, and,
as the story coes it thought best to silently
and quietly withdraw him from any partI cipatiDn
in the war, for the present. rather than to confess
to treason in high places.
We may mention in connection with the above,
that Gen. Mcclellan has charged Adjutant- en-
Anyhow Thomas has been superseded, and Gen.
Seth Williams has been appointed Adjutant Gen
eral 1he Yankees can't trust one another.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
BiaCksmith's Tools.

Such Bellows, AnviIs Vices, hand and slide Ham
ButresSes, FarrierS Knives Screw plates, Stocks
and qies Black smiths PincerS and Tongs RaST and
Files Of every kind, Cut horseshoe and cInch Nails
Borax; Iron of all sizes both Of northern and country
manufactures cast, pow blister and spring Steel &C,
for sale very cheap at
TAYLOR'S, opposite the Mansion House
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
Carpenters Tools.

Circular, mill, crosscut, hand, ripper, pannel, prun
ing grating lennon, back compass, webb, and butch
SAWS Braces and bits, Draw knives, ChisSels.
Augcrs, GmIcs. Hammers. IIachCts, and Axes: Brick,
pIastcring, and pointing Trowcls S,twSctters. Screw
plates, Stocks and dies Planes of all kinds Spoke
Shavcs, Steeblade beve and try Squares: Spirit Levels
Pocket Levels, Spirit level Walls Boring machines.
Gougcrs, and in fact everything mechanic wants. in
great variety and at very low prices, at TAlLORS
Hardware Store and Tinware Depot, opposite the Man.
sion Hnn~o, Charlotte, n. c.
e. lSCO.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28

SALT.-The Salem Press announces that E. A.
Nogler, salt agent for Forsythe county, has re-
ceived several hundred bushels to be soil at cost
and charges. The Raleigh Standard presumes that
this Salt was made on the sea-coast under the su-
perintendence Of DR.. Worth.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
Notice.

From and after this day (lst of January, 1861.
will he pleased TO sell our old friends and cuSto
and the rest OF mankind, for
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
EIardWare!! Hardware !!
A. 4. n. NJ. TAYLOR

WB ESPECTFCLLY infOrms his friends and The pub
q lie generally that he has added to his extensive
stock of Stoves and Tin Ware, large and complete
stock of HardWare Consisting in part as follows:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28

Rg~ y fire occurred at Chapel Hill on the 18th
inst, destroying the stores of Robt Lo3er and J.
": Carr the former losing all his stock of goods.
The fire commenced in Mr. f.odcr's store lie was
insured to the amount Of $4,000. The fire was
stopped by blowing up two other buildings.
y little son Of Capt r j Ashe ran nail in his
foot the occasion, which produced lock jaw and
caused his death.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-08-09
Cnnnxrns, C,srs-Ye.lerday Coroner Wildey

CoRoyrRs' CAsEs.-Yesterday, Coroner Wildey
held inquest Fourth Precinct Station House tie
body Of Jonu Clark bookbinder who fell from attic
window in Roosevelt, street Thursday night and was III
stsntly killed .
The same Coroner held an inquest at James slip the
body Of James Sherry, who while intoxicated had walked
the edge of the wharf fallen into the waer and was
drowned.
The saue Coroner held inques at No 81 Washington
street, the body of Michael BrsDan laborr. who had
died in consequence Of injuries received from being struck on
the bead by falling hogsh, al Of sugar
Coroner Con held inquest yes'eriy on the body oil
Wagner. the who stabbed IN Catherine street on
Tnesday night The Jury rendered verdict 70 the effect
that Deceased IN his death from WOUNDS nhcted with
knife in the bands of oseph Barry alias john Baow alias
Tipr The accused committed charge n man.
slaughter await the action OF the Grand jury Deceased
native Of Ireland. and % years Of The homicide
the winding of drunken row In the ne.borhood oil
CathaTine strert.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-08-09

HorEL ARRNALs.--Goy. Buckingham Of Con
uecicui, the Hon. Hollis White Of Niagara Falls,
Capt RodInAn 81 the 4. $. Army, Capt. Grove,
England, l.. Chapman AMI family, England aud
Capt Hopkin. Of the 3lst Massachusetts, Regiment,
ar, at the Aslor Houre.
Gov. T.. ID. Morgan, lady and daughter, from Al
bany; Col. j. W. Petiibone, in the 10Th Connecticut
Volunteers, and Col. e. G. Dodge Of tie Unitcd
States Army. arc at the st. Nicholas Hotel.
Baron do Stoeekl, the Russian Minister at Wash.
npton, and &. 4. Wild, from London, are at the
Clarendon Hotel.
Baron Won EgloiIs'cn. Colonel Of She lO3i \. y.
s. "; &. Julien, from Pars; August lienguenot Of
Paris, and Henry Gratneck, from Chill, are at the
Brew oost House.
Col A. b. James Of the United States Army, l..
Poro from Porto Rico, Rev. II. 7. Gushing Of YER
mont, W. Il. Brown Of the United States Marine
Corps aud Lieut.. lar. OF the u. 5. Army are at the
Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Col. Bliss of tie U. S. Army, Major Mason of the
u. S. Army and Lady, and +. l.. McConkey, from
n. o. are atthe Metropolitan IIoIel.