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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-02
PARTTZAN DRAGONS!

Patriots of Mecklenburg county, between the ages OF
80 and 49, the time has arrived when it becomes us to
grid armor. and aid gallant soldiers in the
field to strike the last blow at the heart of our merc-
less invader. The call Of the Northern despot
for 100000 additional troops to eNiInguisl the hight
that CLEANS hopefully on the altar OF Southern
liberty is imperative demand on US to cast aside,
for the present. implements of industry and as the
descendants Of worthy sires, strike beres our
affairs, and homes. The spirit of the immortal
Ashby and the daring exploits of the living Morgan
and his compatrots beckon US onward to this duty.
Let not the future historian record that when the crisis
of our national affairs came Meeklenburg beea her
glorious anecedents and proved reereanto the trusts
of 1871
Having, az modestly hope, acquired some expe-
rence in this arm of the service during the Mexican
campaign, propose to raise volunteer company OF
Partzan Dragons and invite the men of Meckienbnrg
between the ages designated to come forward with all
speed. shall De in Charlotte on Wednesday and
Saturday of each week receive volunteers who wish
to offer tn cir services to the Government.
E. CONSTANTINE DAVIDSON.
September I'd, 1862 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-02

In this town. of dypthera, the goth August, Lulu,
daughter Charles and Sarah Frazier, aged II years
'Calmy on the bosom of thy God.
Young spirit rest thee now!
Fen while with thy footsteps trod,
His seal was thy brow
In Salisbury At the residence of s. Frankford, on
the 10th ulG, A. N. Cohen, ST., native of England
aged 81 years.
In Union county, on the 9th ult. Charles L. son OF
William and L. F. Alsobrook, aged about years.
In Dallas N, c., the 9th ult, of Dypthera, Lit
tie Bessie infant daughter of J, f. & NJ. f. Pegrai in
the 4th year of her age.
At the Banner Hospital, in Richmond, the ed
ult of wounds received at the battle of Malvern Hill,
J. Scott Wilson, aged % years; q member of Go. ID,
18th N. G. Regt.
In the hospital near Richmond, the LIST alt, l.
Starns, member of Capt Browns company from this
county. Also, on the Sd ut in the hospital at Green.
wood, John l. Reid, of the same company. Also, on
the battle field, CordonsTile, the 9th ut list
Corporal John S. Gibbs, of the same company Mr.
Gibbs leaves helpless family behind.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-02
Sixteen Hundred acres of Land
FOR SALE
In Lincoln Q N. Q.

The Undersigned trustee of c. J. HANNAH kold,
will sell at public outcry the residence of the late
G. w. Hammarskod, seven miles from LincOlnton,
the Beaie's Ford road, the following valuable Lands:
One Tract, called the Home Tract, containing GS4
acres, which is highly imprOved-haso on il good dwell
ing house almost new, with extensive barns, machine
houses, and every outbuiding wanted for extensive
farm. Much of the land is well set in clover. The
situation is desirable for residence, healthy
as any part of the State, and within and half
miles of Ironton station, on the Wilmington, Charlotte
4 Rutherford Railroad
One Tract, adjoining the last named, known the
Lick Run Farm containing 100 acres. This tract is
very productive.
One Tract, adjoining the last named, known as the
Mill Tract containing III acres which is iirst-cass
FIGURING and Corn MILL The reputation of the Mill is
good any in Western North Carolina.
One Tract, adjoining the Home Tract. called the
Haynes Tract containing 1873 acres.
One Tract, adjoining the last named, Immediately
the W., e. & r. Railroad, containing 23S
One Tract, the opposite side OF said railroad
tanning 100 acres.
And small Tract, adjoining Home Tract, con-
tanning or 10
Together with all other Lands and Real Estate of the
said Z. J. Hammarskold.
SO desirable body of land is rarely offered for SALE
Sale to take place on Monday the 29th of September
next unless previously sold at private sale. Terms
made known on day of sale.
For information apply to Hon. Nm. Lander, Rich
mond, Col. HammarskOld, the premises (Spring
Hill, the subscriber at Lenoir Caldwell county,
n. C. II. G. HAMILTON,
Trustee of G. J. IIammarskold.
August &c, 1862 St
Columbia S. Carolinian copy 2 times a week until
day of sale, and send bill to Western Democrat Char
lotte and send me copy of paper for same time to
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-02
A GOOD OPPORTUNITY!
.tcSUiAe j!

4 Desirable Residence for Sale IN Stdtcs0ihe!
The premises is lot, clligiby located, near
the Female College, with well of good water flower
yard garden, peach orchard and contains two acres
The dwelling is n story and half, with l., has four
rooms below neatly painted and papered, and two
upper rooms, cellar, pantry, recesses, piazza, &e
Kitchen smokehouse, and stables Any desir-
ing comfortable residence, any desiring to in
vest money, will find this most desirable opportunity
The price is $780, The present owner would rent OF
the purchaser and pay $3.50 per year-sx per cent on
the above For further Information apply at this
office.
August &c 1862 At
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-02
POCKET BOOK LOST.

lost Saturday afternoon, the 10th inst in Char
otte, my Pocket Book, containing about five hundred
dollars in money-two one hundred dollar bills, one
fifty dollar bill and scyer. twenty dollar bills. In the
book was note w. J. Kerr for $500,
r. b. Wallace for 65, - Prather for $50, one
on Thos. W. Rodden for $50 with credit of $50,
besides two three other notes not reeoliected. All
persons forewarned against trading for any Of the
notes, am the only person authorized to receive
payment for the same. Any one delivering the
pocket book and contents Will he paid $50 reward or
any information concerning the will he thank
fully received JESSE B. JOHNSTON.
Aug rs, 1862 IF
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-02
HEADQUARTERS TIN REG. N. g. TRooPs,
CAMP NEAR GoRDONsvILLE, VA,
August 9Th, 1862

August 9Th, 1862
List Of Dcserters from this regiment now In North
Carolina:
Company A-Privatcs Smith, N Bentley, U Bent
ley and Wilson Icenhour.
Company B-Privates Tinker, Hortsel Bost, Ale
mon Rineheart and Harris
Company C-Corporal Jordan, Privates G W Creigh
ton, VIM Roberts, Jno w Mcmillan, jenkins NJ Bass,
Levi Welsh Jesse Davis and John Ward.
Company D-Sergeant John Packard, Priyates Pat
rick Brennan, John Collins Francis DorSnger, Arch-
bald Gallagher, Thomas Johnson, Kanapaux,
John Murray David Williamson alias Charles II
Crumpler, GAIL enlisted in Charleston, s. CO. and Pr
Yates John Clancy, Paul James, Robert Aulwee and
VIM Stonnng, enlisted in Charlotte, n. C., and Jno
McVance, enlisted in Savannah, Georgia.
Company E-Samuel Winborn and I Eood.
Company F-Privates Elias q Crawford, Cog
gins, William Fry and William Lomax.
Company G-Priyates N ID Yates, Cannady, w
Barbee, ] " Seagrayes, 7 lIandon, w w Ferreli, w
Marshal, II Bradley, W Upchurch and p Mcgee
hee.
Company H-Privates Charles Taylor and Anderson
Freeman.
Company I-Privates W s Ballad, f T McLan,
\ McLain p Wcstmorcland and David Williams.
Company K-Privates James Richards and John W
Looper
Thirty Dollars Reward will be paid for the appreLen
sion and delivery in this camp of any OF the above
named !eserters or fifteen dollars and Jail fees, il
lodged in any Jail from which they be readily OBJ
tanned
By order of Col f. G. HAYwooD, Com'dg 18th Regt.
F. d. STOCKTON, Adjatant.
August 10, 1862. 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-02
For tie Western Democrat.
VIGILANCE COMMITTEE, MALLARD CREEK,
In session ANpnSt Is, 1862.

We find- that Alex, the property of David Parks
upon the evidence of Thomas Moorc has been guilty
of scdtious and dangerous language towards the ct
zcns of this community. We therefore sentence the
said Alex receive fifty lashcs the bare back, and
be sent to Fort there remain until the close of
the war; and then if living be sent out of this State.
Said boy Alex to be Immediately sent of with an
agent to said Fort, and David Parks to pay all ex-
pcnScS.
1t is ordered that the proceedings of this meeting be
published the Charlotte Democrat, and that papers
friendly to such action be requested to copy.
S W CALDWELL, Chairman; W Alexander,
Il d Alexander, Wilson, K Alexander,
r Hunter, y y Alexander, NJ AleXan-
der, A Wilson, ii NJ Hunter, l. DcArmon,
Garrison, NJ Wilson, Woodsde,
ID Dixon Sec'y.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-02
LAND FOR SALE.

will sell, the premises in York District, s. c.,
the 9th of September tract of Land, known as
the Mrs. Wither's plantation, lying between A. b.
Springs plantation and Sugar Creek Bridge, directly
the Charlotte and South Carolina Railroad. The
tract contains two hundred acres of fine Land large
portion of which is bottom. Terms made known on
day of sale. Sale positive.
w. B. WITIIERS Agent.
Aug &c, 1862 4t-pd
Yorkv;ile Enquirer copy ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-02

FROM MExICo.-The steamer Columbia, from
Havana, arrived in New York on the morning of
the 21st Her news, from Mexico is very inter
esting Reinforcements had arrived in Mexico
for the French army, and it is said that troops
from France to the number Of twenty five thousand
we're e,, route for Martinique and Guadalupe.
The blockade of the Mexican coast by the French
was being strictly enforced and two American YES
sells have been captured. General Forey had not
vet arrived.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-02

On Thursday, the 4th day of September next, will
expose TO public sale, the late residence of Gen
William Allen, deceased, Hogs and some Reef
Cattle Colt, and large quantity of Wheel
and Carpenter Tools, set Wheels of Road Wagon and
Tire, perhaps Bales of Cotton and some Wheat, and
quantity of Books, and other articles too to-
diOus to mention.
Terms made known on day of sale.
WIN. b.. PARKS, Executor.
August &c, 1862 2t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-02
A Card.

DR.. j. FRANCIS KING, of Washington N. c.,
would announce the citizens of Charlotte, n. c., and
surrounding country that he has located in this place
for the practice O: his profession having been COM
PEELED by situation of his family leave the army
rs Surgeon of the 4th n G. State Troops. lie most
spectully solicits portion of public patronage and
can be found at his residence, known "Crysial
Palace" situated the in Of the Episcopal
Church.
Charlotte Aug 2G, 1862 4m-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-02
PLANK ROAD MEETING.

The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of tho
Western Plank Road Company will be held in Char
lotte the third Wednesday of September next being
the 18th day of SeptembeE- full meeting of the
Stockholders will be desirable
G.. C. HENDERSON,
Prcst of the W. p. Road Company.
August &c, 1862. 1T
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-02
Note Lost

lost, some two or three months ago, Note on VIM.
Mray, for $500; dated January lst, 1861, payable to
VIM Mcclure, Spratt & Gudgell. All persons fore
warned against trading for said note am the only
person authorized to receive its value.
TIIOS. N. KERNS, Agent.
September 2, 1862 3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-02
NOTICE..

These acquainted with the duties of the CouHty
Clerks Office, think that it is unnecessary for
the Office TO be open every day, and by the advice aud
consent Of the Court now give notice that will be ia
the Office for business Mondays Thursdays and Sat
urdays each week only until further notice is given.
VIM MAXWELL, Clerk c. @.
August II, 1862 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-02

!
CoSsRrss.-For the past week Congress has had
various bills under discussion but has not acted deh
itey on any public except the Conseript
Law, which, in relation substitutes amended as
rfoloWs:
''That hereafter substitutes for persons liable 10
military duty shall not be allowed except in cases
where the rcrson offering the substitute is skilled ana
actually employed in mechanical pursuit, the
War may declare be important to the public interests
Provided That in all where substitutes are
received the person furnishing the substitute shali
guarantee his fidelity, and in he deserts, the
principal shall be held service if substitute
had been furnished by him."
FoREICN ISTERvENTION-Late news from Europe
leaves no room doubt but that there is little nope
that either of the leading powers of Europe will soon
recognize the independence of the Confederate States
tcrvew with the Emperor and by all accounts was re-
ceved consciously, but what effect Mr. Sdells argu-
ments had the Emperor will not be known until
some definite conclusion is arrived at by England.
The latter power represented by the ministerial party
the Southern States an Independent power. We
have nothing to do in the future than we nave
done in the past: fight with all night and main
the true way to gain independence.
EE5@Edward Warren, NJ. D., Surgeon G. S. A, and
late Professor in the University of Maryland, has in
press and will soon publish work entitled, 'Surgery
for the Camp, Field and Hospital" being a 'Complete
Digest of the important facts and principles OF
each department of science up to the present time"
The authors address is Raleigh, n. Z.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-02
LATEST NEWS.
FROM VIRGINIA

RICHMOND, August 3o.-The Lynchburg Republican
says hai tafiSie who represented the Perpont usur-
P''ioh III tue Lincoln Senate is stumpng the Western
part OF 'rgInia against the war and in favor of the
oouth. Al Nlarksburg he said he longer in fa-
Vor OF the war, but with the South against the anti
slavery parry ana that it was folly to talk about SUBJ
jugating the South
1t is represented that the enemy have evacuated IA
nawha Valley and that in their retreat the enemy at
tempted 10 onrn the kanawha Salt Works, but failed
The cItlzens of Northwestern Virginia are hocking
Eastward toJoin the Confederate army
The news from the seat of war in Virginia. far
received, continues to be most cheering.
FROM TIE Punishable was Yesterday
stated on the street, that the enemys pickets had
been advanced few miles this side of Williams
burg. neither this is an indication of another
change OF base by Mcclellan, or whether it was
intended to forage and pillage in the adjacent
country, Is not known. 1t is not at all likely that
the young Napoleon contcmplates another advance
on acknowledgement, 29h
FROM THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY.-We dnes-
day last, Capt. Bayor's company, doing duty in
the Shenandoah Valley, Va, captured Yankee
railroad train on the Winchester and Potomac
railroad. The road was INSTRUCTED and the train
brought to halt, when the cars were entered, and
the Yankee soldiers on board, to the number of s,
made prisoners, the Express safe was then opened
and money TO the amount Of four hundred thou
sand dollars in Federal treasury notes extracted,
together with several other articles of value. The
u. 5. mail secured, which contained important
official dispatches from Gen. Pope The train was
then set on fire and destroyed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-02
DAVIDSON COLLEGE.

The exercises of this Institution will be resumed at
the regular time viz: the 18th September
In addition to the usual studies, a Preparatory
School will be opened under the personal supernten
dence of members of the Faculty.
For particulars address,
J. L. KTRkPATRICK,>
Septembar I'D 1862 St President.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-02
NOTICE.

All persons are forewarned not to trade for note
given by Il. S. Huntey of Union county, N. O.,
calling for Fifty Dollars, and drawn day after date,
and dated about the 4th day of August, 1862. The
property for which said given has proved TO
be unsound and am therefore determined not 10 pay
said note unless compelled by law.
THOS w. KENDRICK,
Ane H. 1862 st Cureton's Store, s. G..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-02

A REpoRT- Cincinnati Times gives re-
port that the Federal troops are evacuating Cor
inth and all the points in that vicinity South of
tho Tennessee River. All the stores there, it is
said, are being removed as fast as possible.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-02
LOST or MISLAsD.

Certificate for shares Of Stock in the G. s. q.
RniIrond, No $685. dateA July Z, 1853. Application
will be made far duplicate of the same.
...ss---e .r..as-r-..a s N. WILKINSON.
..-- Per ]. G.. WILKINSON, Agent.
August y, 1909 3m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-02

IIoN. ABRAM RENCHER.-This gentleman (says the
StandarG) arrived in Raleigh Friday last on his
way with his family to his old home near PittsbOro.
Mr. Rcnchcr was appointed by Mr. Buchanan Governor
of New Mexico and occupied that position until his
State severed connection with the Federal Govern
mcnt. Governor Rcnchcr Iahorcd for some twelve
months get through with the settlement of his
counts, and obtain permission the lines;
and this permission he obtained only recently, after
numerous and most perplcxing difficulties.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-02

AxorHEE ARRlvAL.-The British steamer Alice,
formerly the Matagorda, arrived at Confederate port
last Thursday morning from Havana. She brought
500 GgO pounds oC powder, 10000 pounds salpetre,
and an assorted cargo. She passed the blockaders
without the slightest difficulty.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-02
Lost or Mislaid.

Certificate for two Shares of Stock in the c. &
S. C. Railroad, No. 924, dated Nov sfh, 1854.
CYRUS ALEXANDER.
Concord, Sept 2 1863 3m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-02

Flour is selling for SIS $780, Corn ST. 90 to 81 o5
with q downward tendency; Wheat 50 so to So as :
Cotton Is TO II cts Bacon 80 to 33 ctsi Butter
30 cts demand good.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-02

The Musical Department will be under the charge of
Miss Uammarskold.
One half of board and tuition is payable in advance
aud the remainder the end of the session when
the nupi is removed from the school Interest will be
charged on all settled the close of the
session. Ne deduction made for absence unless in
cases of serious and protracted sickness.
August IL, 1862 at
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-02

THE NEws.-It will be seen by news from the lines
ofthc Rappabannock, that Pope is changing his base
,rcthing after the fashion of Mcclellan before Rich
,ond and that troops have pursued him and taken
ros-cssion of Manassas Junction. thus compelling Pope
- make a stand and fight show extraordinary
.r7taoical powers The battle may have been fought
ore this but as the government has control of the tee
ooDb from Gordonsve to Richmond, it will not
allow priyatc dispatches, whether good or bad to pass
oyer the lines; so the only way to learn events, either
cnt past or future is to wait patiently until such
,ipe ns the government may fit to make it public
The uews from the Southwest and West continues
cheering 1t is to be hoped that our forces will soon
occupy Nashville, Louisville, &c
Orr rucrrillas continue to be source Of great an
novoncc to the enemy all points, and by their own
admission doing them great d1mage-
Tn. CovERxoRsHrp-Gov. Clark has issued proc
Iamation stating that Zcbulon B. Vance received
Gny-two thousand eight hundred and thirty three
votes and that William Johnston received twenty
thousand one hundred and Scvcnyfour votes for the
poycrnorship There is n falling off in the total vote,
~ compared with that of 1860, of 10000 No returns
have been received from the counties of Careret,
Cherokee Chowam, Gates, Haywood Macon, Mitchell,
Polk Tyrrcll and Washington and from the counties
within the cncmy's lines have only the returns of
the vote of the volunteers who in the army. The
vote y counties will be found elsewhere in columns
DAVIDSON COLLEGE-Thc attention of our readers is
invited the advertisement of the above Institution,
which appears in another column.
Gxs3-We requested by the Church Council of the
Lutheran Church to state that parents and guardians
should prohibit their children and wards from throw
ing missiles at the windows of the Church building.
Glass is not to be had and if it to be had,
it would subject the Church great expense to repair
the damage done 10y thoughcss boys.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-02

WOUSDED AND SICK SOLDIERS on FuRLoUGu.-Thc
Surgeon of General Hospital No. a." Richmond, in
answer letters from wounded and sick soldiers,
ing extension of furlough, publishes the following;
md all other Hospitals doubt governed by
the rules, publish it for the information of
those concerned:
Patients after leaving Hospital on furlough pass
entirely from its jurisdictions and is the duty of the
soldier the expiration of the time for which leave of
absence granted, to report the Captain of his
Company either in person by Surgeons certificate
the certificate to be to before Magi5trate.'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-02
Lot for Sale.

On Monday the 18th Of September, j will sell, as
Trustee Of Henry Sewers the vacant lot on the
of Trade and Church streets, just opposite the Court
House. The lot fronts 80 feet, running back 49, The
sale will take place at the Court House door. Terms
made known on day of SALE
ALLEN CRUISE,
Aug 20, 1863 4t-pd Trustee.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-02
Charlotte Female Institute.

The Winter Session will begin Monday the lst OF
September. Terms per session of sixteen weeks as
follows:
Board and Tuition 500 90
Music Piano Guitar - - 20 90
Use of Instrument for practice 90
Vocal Music IL 90
Oil Painting lG 90 90
Drawing-pencil or crayon- : 10 90
French Latin-each 10 %
Embroidery, silk or velvet 90
Tuition of day scholars it 90
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-02

SOUTHERN ENTERPRISE The Petersburg Express: 81
the 2Gth ult., says
owe observed several handsome new freight cars,
made the Petersburg Iron Works, being hauleu
through the streets yesterday morning, to be Paceu gu
the Southern Railroad. They are strong an" SUI
stantiay built cars with the castings perfect IN every
respect, and will do honor TO good workmanship any
where From signs which can be observed throughout
the entire South but especially in this State we
that we shall never hereafter be dependent on inc
North for railroad engines: rolling stock, ana al
the paraphernalia necessary to the complete running
order Of our roads,