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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-16

FOREIGN NEws.--By the last from Europe, we
learn that the Federal frigate Tuscarora had been
ordered to leave Falmouth by the English authorities,
without being permitted to coal repair. This mas
greatly offended Yankeedom. The Tuscarora has been
lowering around English ports for the purpose OF
catching Confederate vessels. The English papers
still continue to talk against tae Yankee Government,
but there is no signs of interference in favor to
stop the
We have always believed that Great Britain wanted
the to continue to weaken both sides as
much possible, AID getting the upper
hand of the Yankees should not be surprised II
many of the English journals were to commence
abusing the Conederates and prasing the Lincoinltes'
The signs that of them have real love for
US. We must and will gain independence without
foreign aid
Garibaldi has been defeated, wounded and captured
Served him right
Bag@The enemy lost in the late battles an unusual
number of their prominent officers. Generals kearney,
Stevens and Taylor killed, and Gems Dnryea'
Hatch, Schenck Siegel and Tower wounded Gen.
Stevens was Chairman of the Democratic National
Committee in 1860. The reported death OF Gen.
Mcclellan was false.
CoxGREss-The Confederate Congress has occupied
good deal of time in considering the bill for the in
crease Of the army.
Mr. Davis of N. Co. has introduced bill directing the
committee Foreign Affairs to inquire into the pro-
priety of Withdrawing commissioners from Europe
In the Senate the 10TH Mr. Lewis of Ca introduced
series of resolutions, decaratory of the purposes of
the Government to prosecute the present war to the
accomplishment Of the ends for which it was lnaugu-
rated of the practica6ilty for the sake of humanity
of a speedy peace, but to submit to no peace COM
promising in the slightest degree the dignity and
honor of the country, and above all, to ask for
peace under any circumstances. They referred
to the Committee Foreign Affairs.
In the House, the 10th, Mr. Ashe of N. c., offered
the following resolution which lies unfinished
business:
Resolved That the President be requested to com
municate to the House the estimated amount required
to appropriated meet claims upon the Confederate
Government for vessels and other property seized by
the naval and military authorities for the use of Gov
nment.
In the House, Saturday last, bills were passed to
create the rank of Lieutenant General in the confed
crate army and to increase the pay of non-commis-
stoned officers and privates in the army. The con-
script bill still under discussion
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-16
NOTICE.

Those acquainted with the duties Of the County
Court Clerks Office think that it is unnecessary ssr
the Office open every day and by the advice and
consent of the Court give notice that viii be IN
the Office business Mondays Thursdays and Sat
urdays each week only until further notice is gwen
wM. MAXWELL, Clerk c. G.
August IL, 1862
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-16
NOTICE,

Persons wishing to settle their Accounts or Notes
with Fisher Bnrrough can have an opportunity Of
doing so by calling the of A. a. N. ~ Taylor
Don't delay, anxious to get our business
settled up. j. G. BURROUGHS
june 1862. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-16

SURGEON GENERAL.-Dr. Chas. f. Johnson has re-
signed the Office of Surgeon General of North Carolina
because he says, such office longer needed in the
service Of tie State.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-16
OBITUARY..

In the Hospital at Goldsboro, the l4th Of March,
1852 of typhoid fever, Mr. George w. Means in the
23d year of his age; member of Company G. Capt
Myers,) 34th Reg't N. c. Vols.
On the battlefield, Richmond, the 27tli o.
June, James X. P Means, in the 18th year of his age
member of Company G Capt Myers), saith Reg.
N. G. Vols
In Wilmington, the 22d of August, of typhoid
fever Mr. John T. Means, in the 22d year of his age
member of Company Capt. Nichols), 18th Bethel
Regt, n c. Vols
The three above named young men were sons of our
worthy and much esteemed fellow citizen VIM Means
Esq, of this county,-two Of whom consistent
members of the Presbyterian Church. Alas they
have gone from our midst leaving father and three
afectonate sisters and many soldiers in arms 10
mourn their loss. When the rumor of pro-
claimed in our land these three patriotic brothers
among the first to respond in obedience to the
call of country to take up in defence of its
sacred rights and liberties.
They will long be remembered by those who knew
them best young men honest and honorable. Their
memory is not only embalmed in patriotism, but in
christian affection. R***
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-16

Ras- Persons liable to military duty under the Con-
scription law will find notice concerning them from
BrgGen. J. G. Martin of this State in our advertising
columns.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-16

EMBALMING-A Doctor at Alexandria is engaged in
the business Of embalming dead Yankees. cores
pondent of the n Y. Tribune thus describes the pro-
cess:
The body is not up, but the carotid artery SIM
ply opened, and pipe from the valve of the machine
introduced, when by pressure fluid is injected through
the arteries After this process the body is white and
hard, and will hold good for any length of time. Dr..
Holmes has been doing extensive business since the
battles. The bodies of Generals G. w. Taylor,
of New Jersey, and Kearney, were embalmed the day
before that of Gen. Stevens.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-16

We give below the list of Senators and Commoner
ect to the next General Assembly of North Caroline
SENATE
Pasquotank and Perquimans--W Bagley.
Camden and Currituck-D Med Linsay
Gates and Chowan-Mills L Eure.
Hyde and Tyrrell-Charles McCleese
Northampton--Dr W Copeland.
Hertford-J Slaughter.
Bertie-Capt Thos Garrett.
Martin and Washington--J G Carroway.
Halifax-Mason Virgins.
Edgecombe and Wison-Jesse Powell
Pitt-Dr + J Blount.
Beanfort-E Warren.
Craven-W ilam Wadsworth.
Carteret and Jones-Dr NJ Arendell
Greene and Lenoir-Edward Patrick.
New Hanover-Eli " Hall.
Duplin-Dr James G Dickson.
Onslow-I Murrl.
Baden, Brunswick, &c-Capt Ellis.
Cumberland and Harnett-William Wright
Sampson-Thomas l Faison
Wayne-Wm Lane.
Johnston-C B Sanders.
Wake-J II Russ.
Nash-Capt Taylor.
Frankln-Washingto Harris.
Warren-Dr Pitchford.
Granville-R Lassier.
PersOn--James Holeman.
Orange-Hon VIM A Graham.
Alamance and ndolph-Giles Mebane,
Chatham-William Taylor.
Moore and Montgomery-C " Wooley.
Richmond and RObeson-Giles Leich.
Arson and Union-William Smith.
Guilford-Peter Adams.
Caswell-Hon Bedford Brown.
Rocking am-Gen F l. Simpson.
Neutrality-suspicious. Young.
Cabarrus and Stanly-J " Smith
Rowan and Dave-Dr G Ramsay.
Davidson-H Adams.
Stokes and Forsyth-Col JAS Matthews.
Ashe Surry, &c-lsaac Jarratt
Iredell, Wilkes, &c-L Q Sharpe.
Burke, Mcdowell, &c-S Neal.
Lincoln Gaston &c-James White.
Rutherford, Polk, &c-M Dickerson.
Buncombe, Henderson, &c-William NJ. Ship.
Haywood, Macon, &C Smith.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-16
Note Lost,

lost some two or three months ago, Note on VIM.
Wray, for $500; dated January Is 1861, payable 70
VIM. Mcclure, Sprat Gudgell. All persons fore
warned against trading for said note, the Only
person authorized TO receive its value.
THOS. NJ KERNS, Agent.
September 2 1862 3t-pd us
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-16
NOTICE..

Taken up by the subscriber, living miles east Of
Charlotte, about the 10Th of August, Bay Mule,
supposed to be about ten years old, with split in the
left Ear, and Swinneyed The owner have IL by
paying expenses and proving property.
MARG'T ALEXANDER
September 8, 1862. 3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-16
Lost or Mislaid.

A Certificate for Shares of Stock in the G.
S. c. Railroad, No. 924, dated Nov. 9Th, 1854.
CYRUS A. ALEXANDER. =
Concord Sept 2, 1862 3m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-16

Re1HMajor John c. Booth, the commandant of the
Arsenal at Fayetteville died the 18th inst, of
SUMPTION.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-16

At Richmond, Va, in Hospital, of typhoid pneumo-
MIA, on the Sd inst, Benjamin Alexander aged aboGt
35 years. He leaves wife and small children TO
mourn their sad bereavement. He member Of
Capt II Whites company from this county 53d Regt
In Hospital, Richmond, Va, the 18th ult ,
Hamilton Prather, of hemorrhage of the lungs. lie
belonged to Col Orrs I'd Regiment Rifles s voun-
eers. He was stricken by disease contracted at his
post of dIty yielding his life up a sacrifice upon the
altar of his country in defence of his home. aud the
institutions of the South
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-16
FROM THE WEST.

MOBILE, Sept ia special despatch to the Evening
News, dated Knoxville 18th, says that Lieut. Col Harris
Cavalry, belonging to Col: J. Smiths Georgia Legion,
has just returned from the Cumberland mountains They
encountered Col Cliff brigade of renegade Tennessee
ans near jamestown, when desperate fight ensued in
which fifty of the enemy killed and twenty-five prs-
captured together with thirty horses without loss to
the Confederates. Col Cliff is prisoner.
MOBILE, Sept. IA despatch from Knoxville, 18th,
says: Buels army it is said has left Nashville, taking
the Edge field road to Bowling Green Gen. Bragg is in
full chase of him. The Register Of to day in an Extra
contains letter from Morgans command giving glorious
accounts of the progress Morgan arestng
prominent Union citizens, and taking their bonds with
condition that they to be exchanged for Southcrnes
and report as prisoners of war.
Dr. D. w Strader arrived there that morning in charge
Morgan on the 3ls at Columbia, Ky. He reports the
Kentuckians flying Morgan by hundreds and gen
eral uprising of the people to be going
~ With General Lees headquarters Frederick,
Maryland he is nearly distant from the Relay House.
Washington City, or Harrisburg, Penn, and direct
his blows at any of these points He may make rprsa
Pennsylvania from the line ofwhch State is not far
from our lines
II Baltimore papers of the 9th, say that our cavalry
fOraging in Pennsylvania. We learn that
mssay finds difficulty in procuring bacon at 10 cents
per pound in Maryland for Confederate money and it is
stated that Gen Lee has intimated that
need be sent him.
THE LATE BATTLEs-The Lynchburg Virgnian
learns through letter from the Rev A. Croker Sup
of the Army Intelligence office, himself now GAINESVILLE
500 and the wounded (mos of them slightly reaches be-
tween Is and 1900 Mr. Checker has every facility for
arriving at a correct estimate.
FROM NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK, VA-Gentlemen who
lately arrived from Suffolk Virginia state that the Yam
KEGS leaving Suffolk very rapidly They have broken
up their military works in Norfolk and, last accounts
were indusrously engaged in destroying the public
property throughout that city.
LATEST NORTHERN INTELLIGENCE.
RICHMOND, Sept l3.--Northern papers of the 9th
have been received. Dispatches giving the where
abouts of the Confederate army contradictory, but
appears certain that large force Hagerstown,
Md, on the 9Th. All the rolling stock had been
moved from Hagerstown and the telegraph Office
uated.
The Baltimore correspondent of the New York
Herald says that the excitement in Baltimore has in
creased in intensity and there every indication of
popular outbreak.
Pope has been assigned to the department of the
North est--headquarter at St. Paul, Minnesota.
Before leaving he preferred charge of cowardice
against Gen Sege for disobedence of orders against
Fitz John Porter
In New York gold was quoted at 1885 cotton at SIC.
for middling uplands
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-16

k%e II H. Battle, Esq, of Wadesboro, has been ap-
pointed by Gov. Vance as his Private Secretary
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-16
THE NEWS.

The news is decidedly cheering from all quarters Our
army certainly in Maryland, and the whole of Yankee
dom is shaking with fear But little is actually known of
the operations of the army since it left Virginia, but
sboud Judge from the reliable news received that Lee
and Jackson were making their way into Pennsylvania.
In the West. also the cause progresses finely. We
are fast driving the enemy from Tennessee and Ken
lucky and may soon expect large supplies OF gram
and meat from those States
The report circulated in the early part of last week that
Newport and Covngton had been captured, and Cincin-
,i summoned to surrender, without foundation in
truth
The wisdom and good management of President Davis
and his officers have been recently demonstrated beyond
aoubt In the darkest dayswhen suffered disaster
after disaser-we encouraged readers to look for
brighter day-o have faith in officers and to suffer
no dependency. Those who assaed the President and
his advisers ought feel ashamed of themselves for
talking about that they knew nothing about. ,-
Gov VAxCE-Col H. B. Vance was innugurated
Governor of North Carolina Monday the 9Th inst.
We learn that large assembage was present to wit
ness the ceremonies. The Governors Inaugural Ad-
dress will be found in to-days paper. We are pleased
with it, His remarks about the of the war; its
prosecution, &c. cannot fail to please the most enthu
siastic Southern rights Instead of blaming
southern men, "original secessionists" with bring
ing the war, Gov. Vance boldly says ait forced
upon by dominant and encroachng majority, and
is evidently blt the pent-up fires Of anatical hatred
which have been accumulating in the North for forty
years" The Governors remarks about the Conscgipt
also proper and the point. He demonstrates
the necessity for the passage of that law and shows
that saved the country and he declares that he will
aid in its impartial execution. Every true southern
will rejoice that the Governor has taken the
l, &C
who has his countrys interest heart Will aid and
encourage him in the discharge of his responsible du
ties The disa affected, the factous, and any who may
be opposed the war; will find favor in Gov Vance
hc the of his inaugural address,
as feel certain he will.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-16

DIvIDEND.-The " ilmington and Weldon
Railroad has declared dividend of per cent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-16

PROMOTIONS 9TH n. c. TRooPs.-Isaac Z.
Avery, Colonel; Robert T. Webb, Lieutenant
Colonel; Samuel Med. Tate, Major.
A PATRIOTIC FAMLY.--Gen. Joseph Graham
Of Lincoln county, N. c., has left name renowA-
ed in history as Revolutionary hero. His man
tie has fallen upon his descendants. His young
est son, ex-Gov. VIM. A. Graham, (who we have
thought ought to be General, and perhaps would
have been if he were of the ofice-seeking sort,)
has FIVE sons in the Army. His sister, the young
est daughter of Gen. Graham, and wife of the
Rev. DR.. Robert II. Morrison, has two sons and
four sons-in-aw in the service, two of the latter
being "Bether Hill and "StonewalP' Jackson
This is record hard to beat.-Fay. Observer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-16

We are glad to hear from the Journal that the Banks
in Wilmington have resumed the receipt of all genuine
Confederate Treasury Notes. This is right and should
be done by all other banks, corporations and indvd
uals.-FGyetteviIe Observer.
Certainty, the Banks and individuals should take
Confederate money for if is deprecated and dscred
TIED, people will suffer and the be greatly
damaged. We have not yet a counterfeit Confed-
crate note, and do not believe there many in crcu-
laton. No doubt there few in circulation in this
section, but not much suppose.
The notes of nearly all North Carolina Banks have
been cOunereited at different times but that did not
prevent people from receiving and passing Bank
Let every true of the South remember that unless
confidence in Confederate money is maintained all of
will be injured, if not ruined.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-16

Ea5"Remcmber that next Thursday is the day ap-
pointed by President Davis to be observed in thanks
giving for the late brilliant victories of the Confederaes
over their enemies. Let the day be faithfully and
properly observed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-16
OF NORTH CAROLINA

Spirit Of the Age please copy.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1862-09-03

Constitution, their liberty or their laws.

Constitution, their liberty or their laws.
Was there any adequate motive to justi.
fy the Convention in the establishment of
this hideous despo,ism? Surely the design
which has been attributed to that body to
wound and humiliate the Governor, nj.
though, it may have had its influence over
some of the Delegates, was not sufficient
Then what great public blessing have or
could have resulted to the country as n
conntcrpoise 10 the enormous wrong and
ontr'ge thus inflicted upon the people q
Nay, what has the Council accomplished
which could not have been as well, if not
better, BY the ordinary forms Of legislation
under the old Constitulian'a 1t is certainly
true that II very great number of Resolu
tons have been passed by the Council sine.
they assumed the reins of Government 1t
IL true also that manv Of them must have
occnsoncd the expenditure of pretty lurge
amount of the public treasure but it mus,
be conceded that all of the matters cmbruc.
ed by these Resolutions ure within the per-
view of ordinary legislation. True il is IN.
objects proposed in some of them. such AZ
that bit of romance about family plate,
would not be likely to engage the serious
and sedale attention of any but very
ephemeral sort of G. veTnmrnt Numerous
ns have been The Resolutions passed having
more direct relation to the existing war,
and great MS has been the hustle they have
occasioned,a "A regard for truth must consirain
the acknowledgement that they have resul.
ted only in hustle Up 10 ihis time (owing
| however TO the nervous and timely action
of the Confederate Congress) the mighticst
throes OF the Council, their Resolutions for
bringing men into the field, have ended
simply in abortion. Indeed much of their
action has worn the appearance of a st rain.
ing after effect and has betrayed on their
part sort of restless and feversh desire TO
do something in order 10 prove that .here
was something for them to do. Consider.
ing, however. the immense magnitude of
the powers claimed by them. mungre the
money useessly expended, up TO this time
it must be confessed no great harm has been
done. Their action has been somewhat
vnsciila,ing and frivolous, but not oppres.
sive. For this the people are, perhaps, in .
debtcd partly TO the moderation of the
Council itself and partly to their own iral-
Gus and impatient watchfulness of the course
pursued BY that body. The deep rooted
feeling of insecurity which has been thus
manifested pervndes all classes of the peo.
pie IT can only be removed by the remov
al OF its cause. Will the Convention undo
their evil work! If not the Legislature at
It's next session will have a ploriuu, work
to accomplish. Backed and urged on by
the people it can, and il is believed will,
strike down this mons,rous tyranny and re-.
store to us our ancient laws and liberty.
LaCCN.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1862-09-03
Gen. Stewart Again at Work.

RICHMOND, August 27.-Mnjur General
Stuart, with force OF cavalry, surprised
and routed about 5,OUO Yankees, near Cat
let's Station, on The Orange and Alexandria
Railroad, last Friday. His command des
troyed an immense amount OF stores, and
captured 367 prisoners, including Colonel,
three Captains, aud fifteen other commits
stoned Officers also, Genera: Pope's two
horses, saddle, uniform coat and servant
also, 100000 in specie aud Treasury notes,
and an official letter Of the highest impor.
tancc, from Gen. Pope. The command re.
turned next day, with the loss Of but two
killed and FIVE wounded. The enemy are
in full retreat towards Alexandria.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1862-09-03
Private's Paw.

frve that a bill las been introduce i
federate Congress, to increase the
atcs and non. commissioned officers
four dollars per month. After n
scSssion, in which there was a good
both for and against the measure, the
ierrcd TO the Committee on Military
e that the bill will pass. The claims
lvate soldier to increased remunera-
services, have already been TOO long
his pay of eleven dollars per month
approximation to the true value OF
% the worth of articles Of prime ne.
the present time. At the enhanced
lbor and provisions, eleven dollars is
SO much to him, as five dollars was
fnths ago it is wholly Inadequate 10
own wants in the Camp and furnish
ial assistance to his family.
tjections to the bill, are mainly put
ground that the Government can.
to pay them more but there is no
consistency in this objection as
z Government is paying market v alue,
citizens, for its supplies. The Gov.
las just as much right to require its
furnish supplies at so much, as it has
Fice upon the services Of the soldier.
fernment is poor, retrenchment should
and not applied alone to the COM
|cr.
lis il inconsistent to refuse to increase
the private on the ground OF power.
|the commissioned officers are paid so
PLY. There should, in fact, be no
in this war, between the pay OF an
that Of a private. In time OF peace,
+ necessary to keep up a standing arr
fs well enough to pay the officer more
k,ivate-this is necessary in order to Sc,
Fervices Of competent commanders. A
then go into the army, or not, as he
|ut now, when everybody is required
the service, there is neither sense or
the great disparity between tie pay
GER and that Of the private.
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WAR NEWS.
From the West.

CHATTANOOGA, August 2I-Gcn. Nor.
gan's proclamation, dated IIartsville, Au-
gust Is, declares his Intention Of putting
the law of retaliation in force, since the
Yankees will not permit HE paroles to be
recognized, and says ne will in future imi.
tate them in their exaciions, and rctaliate
upon them the oppression with which his
friends are visited, and will continue this
course until oui enc - conduct this war
according TO the law of nations
1t Is now certain that Buel's forces are
falling back from or down the Tennessee
River, having evacuated Battle Creek,
Bridgeport and Stevenson, leaving bul n
picket guard behind at each place.
MoBILE, August ga special despatch
to the Adrertiser, d. Register, dated jack
son, 25th suys Gen. Rugges has occupied
Baton Rouge.
A despatch from Baton Rouge states
that Commodore Raphael Srmmes, C.. y.
", is off the mouth of the Mississippi, with
n steel clacd fleet, intended to operate a.
gainsl the Yankees No particulars given.
IL is reported that the Confederate forces
under Gen. Ruggles, secured at Baton
Rouge 300 head of cattle aud horses,
abandoned BY the enemy.
All quiet at Vicksburg.
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hterfeit Treasury Notes

lie had better be on their guard in
Confederate bills, as the numerous
which have been brought into the
b 10y Yankee miscreants are peg,n.
|ch our section. We hear Of some
eou and Columbia. In consequence
anierieitS, Secretary Memminger has
withdraw from circulation all the
+ Treasury Notce OF the dcnomina,
le hund, ed, fifty and twenty dollars,
Ember "a, 1851.
BON holding notes Of the above dc.
and date may depositc the same
fcasurer, or any ASSistan; Treasurer,
Ee in exchange interest bearning
IL certificates, which certificates will
fp with other notes as soon as they
Fpsred, and until taken up, intercs,
II be paid at the rate OF six per cent
| the banks in this State, and perhaps
|n, have decided not to receive, O,
Us of the above denomination and
be present.