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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-25

We learn from good authority that Mr.. Treasurer
Courts has arranged with parties in Richmond for the
payment of our Confederate tax, and the sale of the
necessary amount of bonds for that purpose. This
arran cement to to be very favorable
for the State 1t WILL of course, be reported in full
our Convention, which meets the Sd Monday OF
next mOnth.-Rdieigh Register
The action of the State Convention in ordering North
Cardinals quota of the Confederate tax to be paid
from the State Treasury is unfortunate and much to
be regretted This is the opinion Of all whom have
heard express opinion about the matter. The peo
pie would have paid the tax checrfuy, and had pre-
pared to do So 1t may be said that it was impossible
collect it from number Of counties because they
in possession of the enemy. That true but the
State ght have paid the for those counties and
collected it from them hereafter The people of the
counties not occupied by the enemy better prepared
to pay the tax now than they will be hereafter when
the interest of increased State debt will have to be
provided for By taxation, and when part of the debt
itself must be quidated. We ought to pay go
much possible and not leave everything to be
settled at the end of the individuals who
postponing the payment of their debts till the
closes until the operation Of the stay law ceases,
will have for regret as long they live. Money
will not and cannot be plenty after the it is
This assertion is true truth can be, and
verybody living the end of the will find it
Mark that. The State, by refusing to collect the
tax now only increases the difficulty and pressure
which will take place hereafter. Therefore, we say,
people should have been allowed to pay the tax now,
and also encouraged to other debt they could
instead of being invited to postpone payment by the
action Of the Legislature and Convention We en-
trely willing wait for ti which tries all things
show that correct in these matters
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-25
BOMBS FOR SALE.

The first Mortgage Bonds Of the Atlantic. Tenn, l.
Ohio Railroad Co offered for sale. They are Sc
cured tr the endorsement of the Charlotte 8. c.
Railroad Co.
There is no better investment for capitalists, and
scarcely any bonds offered in market secure.
Apply to ". L. WINSTON, Treas.
March 8, 1862 II
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-25

TIE NEWSPAPERS AND THE WAR-The Virginia
papers complaining Of great difficulty in con1e-
quence Of many printers volunteering in the war;
and those who did volunteer are called ont with
the Militia that it is hard matter to publish the
papers all 1t is proposed to exempt the workmen
on daily papers and there is good reason why the
wOrkmeR on weekly and sem-weekly papers should
not also be exempted. One is as necessary as the
other-f anything the Importance of the weekly and
semi-weeky papers is greater than the daily, for the
former have it in their power to make mprudent
haste in divugng the plans of the army or
government, while at the time they do us much
good and no doubt more in consequence of their
larger circulation, in arousing the people to action
1t is probable that editors and printers who attend
to their business properly harder service than if
they in the And thing is very certain,
editors not making any money of the war, but
on the contrary, losing by it.
The Richmond Examiner remarks: " 1t is almost i'm
possible keep the necessary force write print
press and mail the papers. The army contains more
printers, reporters, and journalists in proportion to
the population engaged in such occupation than any
three other professions"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-25
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as Administrator of j. H. McCord
deceased hereby netfy all persons indebted said
deceased to come forward and make immediate pay
merit aud 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 NJ. AcCORD, Admir-.
March 49, 1862 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-25

In this county in Steel Creek. Mr. Jesse G. Lambeth
of Lancaster District S. c. to Miss Mary j., daughter
Of Mr. Cyrus Hoover.
In Rowan county on the Iith inst, Mr. George Il.
Richly to Miss Margaret James Also, Mr. W. L. Carson
to Miss s. J. Cowae Also on the 9th inst, Mr. G. r..
Johnston, to Miss Mary Dickson.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-25
THE FIGHT IN ARKANSAS.

special dispatch from Fort Smith. Ark, says that
Sergt Kettle, Of McCulochs brigade, having escaped
from the Yankees reached Fort Smith the 10Th inst
He reports the loss of the enemy in killed and wounded
the battle of Pea Ridge i'll Arkansas, at thousand
They took three hundred and ninety prisoners many Of
whom citizens. The Yankees preparing for
another attack Gen. Siegel wounded in the arm,
slightly Two Texas regiments, out under flag OF
bury dead fired by the enemy. 1000
Yankees route to reinforce G-n Curtis.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-25

GALLANT CATAwBA-Capt. A. Z. Bost, of
Catawba, paid us call this morning, and informed
US that he came to Raleigh to tender to Gov,
Clark 100 brave fellows who have volunteered for
their country, in this its hour of greatest trial.
He also brought with him specimen of gun
manufacture, in the shape of splendid finished
rife Oh the Colts pattern, made by Mr. Lawson
Yount, of the same county One hundred men,
with such weapons the sample showed Us,
would be good for Thousand Of Lincoln s
rutfans at any time.-Rateigh journal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-25

THr Hon. ". L. YASCay, who recently return d
from England, made speech in New Orleans the other
day. in which he stated that We need expect no aid
fr"m foreign p"wcrs-tlat England and France cared
neither for the South the North that they wanted
both sides exhausted much possible but. he said
IL believed if these powers thought there va. any dan-
ger Of the South being snhjug4tcd they would inter-
fere-hGt they don't believe such thing possible. lie
said the Europeans had respect for the Lincoln
government sud did not believe anything II northern
man or newspaper said We will publish L synopsis
Of the speech week.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-25
FROM SAVANNAH.

Augusta, March 2l.'t is reported that the FcderaS
landed yesterday about 1000 troops Red Bluff eight
miles from Savannah, Ga. And il is stated that ff
thousand troops preparing to march to the Rail-
road There is great activity among the troops the
Carolina aud Georgia coasts.
LATER.-It is said the Federals have returned to
their boats
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-25

Tng NEwREux BATTLE-We publish fall particu-
lars Of the battle Newbern have been able to
obtain. Each report and each statement b. iEiivid-
uals differ materially and nothing but the official re-
ports from the commanders afford correct history
OF the affair." In the language of many of the soldiers
engaged in the fight, may say eve not whip
ped but overpowered Our force is stated at little
over 1000 while that of the enemy is estimated at
., 900.
Reports accuse some of the Regiments with acting
cowardIy and praise others for great bravery. Some
say that Col. Siuclair's regiment soon whilst
others that it stood its ground well the
rest; say that Col Vance and his regiment bore
the hruut fight while others contend that only
small portion Of that Regiment in the fight and
when they did start many of them threw their
guns away and into Kiustou bare footed ard
less We mention these things show how the re-
ports differ. Comparing al the rumors together, we
conclude that all the troops did well, excepting probs-
bly, small body of militia, who it left the
field carly in the action. We don't believe that a sin
gle r.Iouel of Regiment acted cowardly.
Col Sinclair has placed h;s Lieut. Colonel under
for ordering portion of his regiment to retreat
without orders from him his superior.
Our loss i stated Killed, IS wounded and 2O2
prisoners. Major Carmichael Of wilkes. is the only
field -ofHccr killed Col N. Avery, of Burke, was
captured by the enemy The cne.ly loss is variously
stated 500 1000 though think the latter figure
is entirely too large.
We have seen no statement Of the names Of the killed
wounded and prisoners. There were FIVE companies
from tins county in The battle. Caps Dixon, Potts Da-
wilson. Harrison and Brem. But few killed or
wounded in these i've companies, according the best
information get. 4 gentleman who visited
Kju>ton furnished the names of some OF the killed
and wounded in three of the Mecklenburg companies,
Ia
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-25
LATEST NEWS.
GOOD NEWS.

We have Some Information which prudence prompts
to withhold which puts quite cheering aspect upon
fnure and when the time Tor its disclosure, Will
doubtless gladden. the public heart
Whist we have been lamenting home
grand success has attended our army away off in New
Mexico twenty tive hundred gallant Southernes have
met. defeated and captured force of thry-ive hun
dred OF the enemy, with their arms, and immense
amount OF ammunition and stores. The Confederate
forces Were under the command of Col Sibley and the
enemy under Col Candy. Full particulars of the fight
we Were unable to gather, but the stated
and are confessed IN late number of the Baltimore
American which succeeded in runnino tn. blockade -
RICHMOND DISPATCH of the 23d inst
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-25
Iron Foundry.

The subscriber informs the public that he succeeds
G. j. Hammarskod in the Iron Manufacturing business
at the stand known Spring Hill Forge, miles east
of LincoInton This Forge has been in operation for
a number of years. and has good reputation for the
excellent quality of the Iron made.
Address orders to at Spring Hill Forge, Lsnsoin
county, n. G.
March T. 1852. St-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-25
FIGHT on THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER.

MEMPHIS, Starch a-On Saturday, the 18th, at
Island No. 10, the enemy commenced Smelling the
works at long distance. II wac renewed on Sunday
morning On Monday, the Federas brought down
eight gunooats and SIX mortar boats, and commenced
firing again. Three gunboats dashed together made
desperate attack on Capt Fuckers battery; it real
y terrific. Lieut Clarke, of Capt. RS battery, was
The only person killed
The battery sustained considerable injury during
the bombardment, which lasted four DAYS One of the
enemy's gunboats was disabled Monday, and turned
back Other boats were struck, but the extent of the
damage done is net known. Our troops conducted
themselves with great spirit and resolution
The river is falling slowly at the island.
steamer from up the river brings the Intelligence
that the Yankees moving down the West bank
slowly
From information received here this morning from
Cornth Miss learn the Yankees are retrcatiag to
the Tennessee river.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-25

BEEs~ a Powder Mill, near Petersburg, Va, blew up
last week, killing Ave persons and injurng
others. The machinery and about 1900 pounds of
powder were destroyed. The loss of powder mill
at this time is to be regretted and great should
be taken III their management.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-25

fEWc copy, on our outside, two short articles from
Shr Salisbury Watchman aud the IreG.I Express on
The "uoern"rorial question. We gratihed that
these papers and the Concord Flag, have expressed
Their opposition to State canvass. And We hope
others viii speak out in opposition political
NasS y candidates while the people are engaged in
war Tor life aud liberty. Let those " no want to give
" 10 Their malice and hatred for certain public men,
"a! ~ nome aud spirit it in some other way than
na'e.'ng through the State arrayng the people
The ASheriile News suggests the name Of Cen Hill
as candidate, the Concord Flag that Of " Wooasu
and rueetng in Rutherford county that Of R Vance
However many candidates there a.ay be, we hone
there will be no canvass. Let them remain a, bo,ra
and let the people vote for whoever they prefer That
who cannot nov forget and Danish old party feel
inS aud prejadiccs has but small heart for his coup
Try, and viii not dc to trust.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-25
NEGROES FOR SALE.

Two Negroes, boy and girl, aged about 10 years
respectively, offered for SALE Warranted TO DO
sound and healthy.
For further information apply at this Office.
March lS, 1862. 4t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-25

ksy~ We have received the proceedings of Il company
meeting of the "nixie Guards, Suffolk Va APPROX
ing Of the movement in Caawha county and ese here
in this State suppress the stilIation and sale
spurious liquors. The soldiers Il right be heard
nrXt
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-25
TAN BARK WANTED.

WANT TO purchase large quantity OF tan bark thsi
the Tan Yard or Four Dollars cord loaded the
on anv Rail Road any DISTANCE not exceeding 40
miles. n D. lAiLoh.
March 10, 1862 5m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-25
RECRUITS WANTED.

am authorised to enlist ten fifteen able
men for the war, to join Capt. BarrinRer's cavalry
company. AIRY wishing to enter this fascinating
branch Of the service will please apply bouR.
ty of ! 90 will be given L. J. GRIER,
Charlotte March IL, 1867 Lieut..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-25
$50 REWARD.

will give the above reward any person who will
take up aud deliver to me my boy SAM or confne him
in Jail that can get him. Said boy of about
the 4th of December last and is supposed be lurking
in the vicinity Of Charlotte in The neighborhood OF
Clear Greek Recdy Creek in this county. He 10
about 81 years Of age, and formerly belonged TO Mr.
Stephen n. Wilson, Of Ashe county, N. G.
JOHN WOLFE.
Charlotte March Is, 1862. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-25

$50 About $1,000 collected in this place last
week tor the benefit Of the soldiers engaged in the
Newbcru battle.
Clothing. blankets &c, forwarded to the Meek
lenhurg companies, which gratefully received bv
them. Capt. Harisons company held meeting and
passed resolutions Of thanks for the timely assistance
One Of the resolutions is as follows:
Resolved, That a. we have never turned our backs
TO the enemy until ordered will disgrace our
native county.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-25
NJ. II. HAND,
Col s1th Reg. y. c. ".

THEY GET CREpIT--lt makes no difference what
Company volunteers in, the county from which
he gets credit for it the Ad tant Generals
books. For instance, if man from Union county
Joins a company i'll Mecklenburg, he is put down
the credit of Mccklenburg but to Union. If Com
pany goes direct from Mcckenburg Raleigh, and
of the members from the adjoining counties,
Mecklenburg does get credit for all the me mbers.
The question is where is the Cofapdny from, but
where is each individual from. In this way every
COUNTY gets due credit for each into the field.
We make this statement because many persons labor
under the impression that when leaves
his county and joins company in another
county, his county loses the proper credit.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-25

Cotton CT to 73--not much sold during the week
The market is rather depressed.
Flour is and has been selling at 81 ss 70 -
80 per sack.
Wheat 81 SO to ST. GO per bushel--in demand.
Corn has declining tendency, and is quotaols ~
about IS to 80 cents per bushel.
Bacon ~ cents~-not much offering. .
Chickens Is cents, Eggs 10, Butter u.s.
Whiskey is on the decline. 1t changed hands here
Saturday last 81 5o and the prosrcc, iS there
will be further decliae.
Irish Potatoes, for planting ;! rs to 81 so; Sweet
81 SO from the store. -..
Molasses 81 10; Sugar l6 to Is.
Petersburg, March 2l.-Cottou 81, Wheat 81 20 to
Sl.42 Corn IS, Bacon "a TO 20 hog round, Lard 90,
Salt $l8 per sack, Moasses 81 40 to $3.50 per gallon,
Sugar % to 70 cents per h.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-25

A WOMAN ELECTED MAYoR.-At a recent
city election in Oskaloosa Ia, Mrs Macy Smith,
Democrat, was elected Mayor by q majority of
81 over the Republican candidate for that Office
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-25

MILITARY ELEcTIoS.-0n Thursday last, election
was held in this place for Field Officers ofthe 65A
seth Regiments of Militia But few of the COMM sion
ed officers were present in consequence of the bad
weather.
OF ;he s5th Regiment, L. S. Williams elected
colonel: J. :. Wiley, Lieut.. Colonel c. Cirer Major
Sa'h kesmcnt-B. +. Brown, Colonel }. c. Russell
:.ieut. Colonel; ). ". Reid, Major
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-25

We authorized by the Committee of Safety to say
that they have from the State and Confederate
authoritis that they have idea OF abandoning the
town of Wilmington to the enemy, but the contrary,
they concentrating all the and force available
in order to render defense successful and the Com
mittce appeal to every having the spirit OF
who is able to shoulder gun to to the rescue and
the enemy will be epused, and this section of State
will be- safe from INVASION Wilmington journal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-25
THE NEWS.

Some important news items will be fOnnd in another
column That in regard great Confederate victory
in New Mexico : quite cheering.
The fcde' ass have made advance from Newbern
vet, The Confederate force Kinson is ready and
anxious 10 Burnside again Gen. Anderson is in
cornmaa.. assisted by Gems. Ransom and Branch. But
We fear TIE yankees will not advance towards Colds
horo their attention 20 point not well
defended. We hope Wilmington and the Cape Fear
region IS well prepared to receive the rascais.
The enemy is threatening several points, and we
look for startling news within the next few weeks.
The Northern states that Gen. Mcclellan has
ben displaced Commander Chief of the Lincoln
aruy, and only has command of the army the
Potomac The rabid and ultra abolitiorsts appear to
be gaining the ascendancy in the control OF affairs
the North.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-25

DEPARTURE OF VoLUNTEERs.---Some $50 new
volunteers for the war left this place (says tho
Statesvlle Express) in the train Monday last,
they were chiefly from Iredell. Many others will
follow in few days
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-25
Tax Notice,

Delinquent Taxpayers must pay up immediately, or
will be under the necessity of collecting By law.
hone this notice will be considered BY all who owe
taxes as final. W. W GRIEF,
March 4, 1867 Sheriff Of McckienburR.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-25

THE ROAD TO SuccEss.-An Alabama paper
says:
The opinion has been expressed that Providence
has purposey swollen rivers with great flood
of rain in order to deeoy the enemy into the IN
terror, that we might the more easily be enabled
to throttle him. The idea is happy one, provid-
ed the Southern people take the cue. There are
many weighty considerations i'll favor of an inland
struggle looking to our success. The people have
bat to arouse and put all their strength into one
last ath-struggle, in order TO be forever free
from the clutch of the vile Hessiaus. They will
come with their vaunted fotla of gunboats up
our own rivers; but if we remain united, with our
shields locked together, like the death devoted
Spartans at Thermopyle, our triumph will be GER
tain, nnder Providence, beyond Peradventure.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-25
For the Wcstern Democrat.
MANUFACTURE OF ARMS.

Pursuant to prevo notice, the citizens of Meek
lenburg met in the Court House, the goth inst TO
organize Company for the manufac Of small arms
and ordnance. On motion, Williamson Wallace, Esq,
requested to act Chairman and J. A. Fox as
Secretary. Mr. VIM. Johnston being called on, ex-
planned the object of the meeting.
A Committee which had been appointed at q pre-
vous meeting for the selection of suitable locality
for said business reported through their chairman r.
F. Davidson Esq that there three different places
eligible, viz: the angle of the W., G.. Rutherford and
Tennessee d Atlantic Railroads--the Rndasiu Planning
Machines and Foundry, and Alexander's Machine
Works. The Chairman stated that the Committee
has made selection but left it entirely with the
members of the Company or their Directors when APP
pointed.
Speeches were made by ]. II. Wilson, sr Esq, and
Others urging the proprety of organizing according
law and that charter for said object should hc drawn
up, whereupon, motion Of Col B. ". Alexander q
committee appointed to discharge that office
SiStng of j. II. W llsoI, WnI. Johnston and 4. &.
williamson Esqs.
As the meeting small, owing to the inclemency
of the weather and swoolen condition of the water
courses it was resolved hold another meeting here
Thursday next the 9th, at which time all in
vited attend who desire to advance the cause,
send their power of attorney authorizing to
act for them, the Company will then be organized.
Those who present with subscription lists re-
ported the aggregate already subscribed to be
fifteen thousand six hundred dollars.
1t was resolved that the different papers 10 Charlotte
be requested to publish these proceeding. The meet
ing then adjourned.
WILLIAMSON WALLACE, Chm.
J. A. Fox, Sec'y.
SMALL Pox-We regret to learn that mem
Der of Capt. Godwin's Company, of the 3lst Regt,
has broken out with this loathsome disease since
his return to his home in Robson county. 1t is
supposed that he contracted the disease board
the Yankee boat that conveyed him from Roanoke
Island to Elizabeth City, after his release on pa
role He states that there were two yankees on
the boat who had the disease, and it is supposed
By some that the intention of the yankees was to
spread the disease ever the State, the list
Reg't, sent in that boat, was composed of men
from all parts of the State.
Every precaution should be taken to guard
against the spread of the disease from any one of
that Regiment, for they are ali probably liable to
have it-FayetteriUe Observer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-03-25
Attention. Men of Mecklenburg

We raising Is Company for the war, and will re-
lieve yeu of the draft by enlisting with One Hun
red Dollars bounty paid and clothing furnished before
leaving the county Come forward and enlist aud lss
not history record drsf, in old Mecklenburg.
]. II. WHITE
s. e. BELK,
March H. 1854 J. NJ. SPRINGS.
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NOTICE.

All persons indebted to the Estate of DR.. W. q.
White. deceased, will please make immediate payment
to the undersigned; aud those having claims against
the deceased present them for settlement proper
authenticated within the time prescribed by law
this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.
W. Z. WHITE, Admir-.
March l., 1862 st