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

WILMISGToN-We find in the Wilmington
Journal the following communication from Gen.
Whiting commanding at Wilmington. We admire
the spirit of Gen. Whiting:
while I deprecate as you do, the practice OF
spreading extravaganza rumors relative either to the
movements of the enemy or to our own this COM
munity may be assured that l will communicate to
them at the earliest possible moment, all authentic
information which may have touching their safety
and that of their property, in the case that
such publication might, in my judgment be
prejudical to the interests Of the commonwealth
take this occasion, through your good Offices
again to advise the heads of families and property
holders to take advantage of the present to secure
the women, the children, and the household goods
from the chance of | propose to hold this
ancient city to the last, no matter what force Is
brought against it.
l call upon the State and the city authorities, to
assist in this removal of persons and goods, as
military measure and rely much common
brotherhood and Christian charity, in the hope that
the rich and able will assist the poor"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16

EaC We understand that the Attorney General
of the Confederate States has given written opin-
ion that the troops furnished by the States for the
war are Militia, and that therefore the appoint
ment Of the field and company officers belong to
the States. What do the Conservative execution
ers of our Legislature say to this ?-Raletqh Jour.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16
FROM TILE WEST.

MOBILE. Dec. ia despatch, dated Murfreesboro,
18th, says Col R. c. Tyler will leave tomorrow for Chat
tanooga route for Georgia, with number of Abolition
officers taken prisoners Hartsve. Things working
O. X.
On the It'll Col Barton's scouts burned 800 bales of
cotton belonging to Yankee spectators, Corinth
Nc movement of the enemy in this direction.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16
Examination of Teachers.

All persons DESTROYS of engaging in Teaching Com
Schools ia Mecklenburg county, are requested TO
appear at the Superintendent office at the Court
House in Charlotte the last Saturday in December
for the purpose of being examined as to qualifications
&c. J. p. ROSS,
N. D. JOHNSTON, Com.
Dec 16, 1862 E. N1E HUTCHlSON,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16

In this county, on the 9th inst, by the Rev. R. e.
Johnston Maj Zenas A. Grier to Mrs Sarah L. David
son.
In Asheville, on the Ist inst, by the Rev. J. J
OConnell Mr. Peter Cox of Cabarrus county, to Miss
Margaret T. keenan,.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16

THE TROUBLES IN HAYWOOD COUNTY.-We learn
that thirty five of the engaged in the late
of Franklin from the Jail of Haywood county have been
captured. One killed We learn also that several
companies of troops belonging to Col VIM II. Thomas
Legion have been despatched to that quarter to regulate
mattcrs-T AsheYille News.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16
For the Festern Democrat
TEACHERS WANTING SITUATIONS.

Mr.. EDITOR: / take the liberty of giving notice
through Four columns that have the address of
number of wel-educated Ladies who want situations
Teachers in our Common Schools. Persons inter-
ested will please address soon at Greensboro or
Raleigh, y. c. c. H. WILEY,
Supt of Common Schools of n c.
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NOTE LOST.

lost recently, Note for Fifty Dollars on Columbus
Montgomery, with Mrs Frances Hutchson as security
dated January 4, 1852 think lost the Note iii Char
Iotte All persons forewarned against trading for
said Note, as am the only authorized person to re-
ceIve its value.
wa. TODD.
December l6, 1862. 3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16
NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE

The North Carolina Conference of the Methodist E.
Church assembled in Raleigh Wednesday, the Sd
inst and adjourned Monday the 8th, to meet in
Greensbo in 1868. The following appointing nts
were read out at the Conference meeting on Monday
evening:
APPOINTMENTS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16
Dividend No. rs.

The Directors of the Bank Of Charlotte have de-
cared dividend Of 81 per share payable and after
the first Wednesday in January next
-JNO. J. BLACKWoOD, PRESS.
Necember l6, 1852 st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16

SMALL Po1.-Onc of Small Po1 occurred
in this town last week. The disease developed it
self on negro at Maj. Kerr's Hotel. 1t is
supposed that he caught it by coming IN contact
with some returned soldier at the Depot. The ne
gro was removed to the suburbs of the town. and
all necessary precautions adopted to prevent the
disease from spreading, No need entertain
fears about visiting the town.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16
HARD WARE.

The subscribers having purchased the stock Of
Hardware belonging to. Messrs. Cochrane Sample,
will sell the same upon reasonable terms at their
store Trade street.
ELIAS l. COHEN.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16

B-A notice from the commander of the Con-
script Camp in this State, viii be found in another
column directing the enrolment of persons be-
tween the ages of 16 and 40years, We learn that
President Davis has given assurance that the men
now to be enrolled shall not be removed from the
State, but kept for the defence of our ssaboard
country.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16

E9@Last week, Confederate Bonds sold in Rich
mond at 800 to $11O and INTEREST," North Carolina
per cent Bonds $3.50, and n. c. 6per cent Bonds
$I3i to Sl35 so and interest In the grocery line,
we notice that Wheat sold at So 90 to 81 IS per
bushel; Corn 50 so, Flour $19 to $25 per bbl.,
Sugar s75 cents to l25 per h., Molasses 81 so,
Coffee So IS to 81 per h., Salt 20 and so cents
per h., Whiskey $50 per gallon, Apple Brandy
S12 per gallon.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16
APPOINTMENTS.



RaleipL-Jno S Long.
MssiOn-To be supplied.
Colored Congregation-To be supplied.
Circut-Wm Jordan, NJ Hunt.
Tar River-T Rcaud
Lou; sburg-T w Guthrie.
Person Circuit-Jno Tillitt, Moore.
Leesburg-Theo Kingsbury
G Gina LSdI Ill., W Jenkins, R Raven.
HIsboro Circuit-W Walsh, Williamson Harris,
Alamance-J T Smoot.
Editor Christian Adyocate-Wm Pell.
GREENSBORO DIsTRlcT-S P REED, P. E..
Greensboro'-H T Hudson.
GuiIford-Ze0edee Rush.
Trinity College and High Point W Lewis,J Robbins
South Guford-G Wyche.
Davidson-D W Doub.
WashingtOn-W Richardson.
Townsville and Lexington-H Wilson.
Forsythe-J Mann, c Anderson.
Wnston-R Willis.
Stokes-B Cubreth, Hitchcock
Wentw orth-C Pepper
Madison-D R Bruton
Yanceyville-P Carroway
President Trinity Colleges Craven.
Agent Greensboro Coege-Wm Gloss.
SALISBURY DISTRICT wyCHE, Pc
Salisbury-Wm II Wheeler.
Rowan Crcuit-Jno L Brooks.
East Rowan Avent.
Mocksville-R G Barrett, WV Albea.
Satesville--Jas Bobbitt.
Iredell-W Robey, Jas Reeks.
South IredeI--F II Wood.
ander--CarSOn Parker.
Jonesville-W D Mecham.
WiIkes-R J Stephenson, S Tripet.
Surry-W A Smith.
Blue Ridge-John NJ Gum.
Suara Town-To be supplied.
WASHINGTON DISTRICT N HEsDREx p E.
Washngton-To be supplied.
Roanoke Circuit-M Thomas, H Goddn.
Warrenton--Jno B Williams
War; CircDit-IemmOnd Shpll r r
Henderson, Wheeler, NJ Haight.
Granye-W Cannon, J Moore.
Nashyille-James Reed.
PiymOuth-
Williamson and GreenviIle-E Wilson.
Columbia
MatamuSkeet-
Bath
Neuse--
Tarboro-J Simpson.
Portsmouth, Ocracoke and Hatteras-A Belts, Chan.
lain in the army.
HEwBERN DIsTRICT-C DEEMS p. E.
Newbern-
Centenary-C Jones.
Andrews Chapel
Newbern Circuit
Snow ni-Jas Wheeler, Jas Hines, N A Hooker.
Wilson, Cunninggim.
Conteneau-C King.
Smithfeld-L Burkhead.
nstou-To be supplied.
Goldsboro-A W Mangum.
Everettsville-J N Andrews.
kinston and Lenoir Insttute-G Deems
Jones
Trent-W Clegg.
Beaufort
Ann's Street and Purdies Chapel-John Jones.
Straits
Morehead Cty-L Martin.
Cape Lookout
Pres't Wayne Female Colleges Frost.
WILMINGTON DIsTRICr-D NICHOLSON, p. n.
Wilmington.
Front and Fifth Streets-R Moran.
Topsa-J H Hill.
Onslow-S Peeer
Dupn and Nagnoa-Edwin Yates, W Moore.
Sampson-Wm Fl Barnes.
Elizabethtown-D c Johnson.
Bladen,
South River, P Scoyille, Culbreth, Brent
Whitesville,
Smithville-J Bailey, VIM N Moore.
Robeson-R Bib.
North Hanover Thomas.
FAYETrEvILLE DIsrRIcr-wN BoBBITT, P. T.
FayettevilIe-J W Tucker
Evans Chapel
Fayetteville Circuit-C Plyler.
Cape Fear-W S Chain, Farrar.
Haw Hiver-Peter Doub J Martin.
Pttsboro-R Webb J Tinnin.
Deep River-C Adams, C Moses.
Montgomery-Jas W Wheeler.
Rockingham-H Gibbons.
Euwharrie-I Gadds.
Ashboro-C Phillips, ] Afford
Franklinsyille-J Farrar, Theo l. Troy.
Mission to Chimp Wood
John Buie, Chaplain in the army
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Headquarters, ssth Reg. N. c. IN. !

The Commissioned officers of this Regiment will
meet in Charlotte the Sd FRIDAY Of this month
to transact business of Importance. By order of
l.. S. WILLIAMS, Col CONG.
j. A. Fox, Adj't. ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16

~ Gen. Evans, commanding the Confederate
troops at Kinston, n. c., has issued the following
order dated Dec. 10th:
thereafter no Corn or Cotton will be permitted
to be taken from the Counties of this Military Dis
cy Gov. L. b. Vance the Brig. General Com
mnndiDg.
A Provost Guard will be established at Mosley
Hall to prevent all shipments of the commodities
named in this Order that may not have the required
written authority"
We thought it was highly desirable to get the
of that section removed as fast as possible in
order keep it from falling into the hands of the
enemy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16
DIVIDEND.

OTPIcE CHAR. & 8. g. RAILROAD Co.,
Charlotte, Dec. 9Th, 1862.
The semi-annual dividend of this Company will be
paid on application at this Office.
The Coupons and Bonds due in January next, win
also be paid presentation to the undersigned.
A. H. MARTIN, Agent.
Dec. g. 1852. In
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16

COAST DEFEECE.-In the proceedings OF the
Legislature will be found interesting sketch OF
the debate bill to raise troops for the defence
of the North Carolina coast When the democrats
were in power, the party now in the ascendancy
in the Legislature abused them and Gov CLARK Tor
not making sufficient preparation to repe the enemy
but Gov Clark is out of office now. and the demo-
Gratis or Original secessionists' are in a minority
in the Legislaure-the party called conservatives
have appropriated all the Offices to themselves and
have full sway-yet there has been no better pre-
paration made to defend the coast. The Leglsla-
ture has been in session four weeks and nothing OF
importance has been done Instead of attending to
important business, and passing the military olli'
the conservatives" have been engaged in caucus
sing for the offices and finding fault with the action
of the Confederate authorities. They are engaged
in abusing President Davis and grumblng about
the conscript law, while the Lincolntes are lnVad-
ing our soil, stealing and destroying property muir
dering men, insulting and abusing women and emil
dren-and while these outrnges are being committed
the immaculate conservatives" at Raleigh are de-
nouncing JEFF. Davis tyrant and trying to bring
the State Government into conflict With the Confed-
crate Government. How can we hope that the
enemy will cease to mako war upon the South while
some of our people are making war upon the
Confederate authorities At the very time when
We should all act harmonious y together and show
q united 'front.' faction at Raleigh Is growing at
the President at Confederate officers, at everybody
who don't cooperate with their PARTY. President
Davis and the officers and soldiers doing all in
their power to prevent our northern enemies from
over running the country, land the President is
very careful not to exercise power not specially
granted him by Congress or the constitutional but
this is not satisfactory to the grumblers-they seem
determined to snar and find fault. If this econ
sentative" party places the State Government in
conflict with the Confedera Government, and al
rays portion of our people against the latter the
country will know where to put the responsibility
Nr Person, the chairman Of the Military Com
mittee in the House, reported bill to raise 5'OOO
troops for coast defence, giving the Governor (AT
HIS OWN KEQUEsT) the power to appoint the Off
GERS If the conservatives" do not think proper
to pass the bill let them reject it--they respon
sible because they have control of both Houses of
the Legislature.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16
NEGROES TO HIRE.

On Monday, the 10Th Of December, will hire at the
late residence of John w. Moore, deceased, ten or
twelve Negroes-men, women and grls--being the
slaves of the heirs Of John w. Moore and " McRes
D. HENDERSON,
Dec 9, 1862 st-pd Admir- Guardian.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16

MrRuER.--On Wednesday night last a negro
man belonging to Mr.. Julius Alexander. named
Scott. was murdered by some unknown person, on
the road leading from the main road to the Poor
House, a few miles from this place. lie
knocked on the head with pole in the hands of
sccrcted on the side of the road.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16

OFFICERS DROPPED-We see by an order of the
Secretary of War; through the Colonel commanding
scripts of this State, that the following named officers
have been dropped for prolonged and absence
from duty, and that they ordered to report
scripts Williams Brown, w. Fl. Howerton and J. o.
Overcast, of Rowan county, D. w. Rhine and G. D. L.
Yount of Catawba county-al of the 57th N. c. Regt
THE STANDING OF TEE CONFEDERATE Gov
ERNMENT ABROAD.-The Richmond Enquirer gives
the following cheering intelligence:
at is gratifying to know that government
had proffers of loans from the capitalists of
Der of the countries of Europe This fact, which
we obtain from source commanding our fullest
confidence, tends to show better than almost any
other manifestations the true light in which we are
there viewed and the purposes of the European
courts. The bankers of the European capitals have
long been proverbal for their farseeipg sagacity,
and for their success in obtaining in advance of
Others accurate information of the purposes of their
rulers Hence the exchange quotations are an
accurate political well financial barometer.
At the same time that the above is true, we learn
with equal certainty that Europe has been secured
for loan by the United States authorities, but
| secured in vain.
| This preference of credit over that of our
foes is shown by whose business it is to make
their investments according to their judgment upon
facts Ittells the confidence CT the best informed
in Europe in our independence solvsncy and honor
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16
WANTE

want to hire twenty-five feur-horse TO haul
Salt for the county of Meckienburg from Saltville Va
Er wnf br pee1 wages VIII t DC any a
known Immediately. In my absence apply to Col. B.
w. Alexander. D. F. DIXON,
Dec. g. 1862 1t Salt Commissioner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16

~ We have heard frequent inquiry for Confed
crate Bonds One gentleman in CASTOR county in
forms H. that if he had them he could sell five or
ten thousand dollars worth in his neighberhOod and
fthry were left with the Banks here we know that
a large amount could be sold. We suppose the
difficulty is, the Department at Richmond cannet
keep up with the demand The best plan for those
wanting Bonds is to club together and send agent
to Richmond. This disposition to invest in the
Bonds of the Government is good sign and will
greatly benefit the country. No need be afraid
of Confederate money now.
Tho Richmond papers state that three French
gentlemen arrived in that city last week for the pur
pose of investing in Government securities.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16


ARRERsTED FOR DIsLoYALTY.-The Rev. R. j.
Graves, Presbyterian preacher living in Orange
county, was arrested last week by Confederate
officer and conveyed to Richmond. 1t appears that
Mr. Graves had recently returned from the North
and suppose the Government has sufficient
proof against him to justify his arrest.
We that members of the conservative"
party at Raleigh engaged in dcnouncing Presi-
dent Davis and calling him tyrant for making this
arrest but that will not hurt the President and we
hope 1t Will not deter him his officers from APP
pretending spies and suspicious characters We
regret TO see that Gov. Vance directed the Mayor
of Raleigh to watch at the depot and arrest the
Confederate officer who had Graves in charge. and
hold both for examination at Raleigh. Bat the
officer and prisoner had already passed on to Rich
mond If the Governor wanted to investigate Mr.
Graves conduct it would have been better to have
instituted proceedings at Richmond and not direct
tie Mayor of town to Interfere with the Govern.
ment officers for arresting a man against whom
charges of disloyalty pending. 1t is probably
fortunate for the Mayor of Raleigh that he did not
find the Confederate officer. If the State Govern
ment is determined to come in conflict with the Con-
fcderate Government then there will be two hostile
parties in the State thing should regret to see
The Confederate authorities should be permitted to
arrest suspicious persons matter where they are
found. The people will sustain Gov Vance in all
proper acts but shall be much surprised if they
justify any interference with Confederate officers
while they are trying to rid the country of danger
Gus characters. One revolution at a time is
enough.
The fact that Mr.. Graves is a Minister is nothing
in his favor, when it is remembered how meanly
some of the Ministers at Wilmington, Newbern
and other places deserted the South at the oom-
mencement of the war.
The Raleigh Register, speaking of the arrest,
says:
''Ihis Mr. Graves was the author of a letter which
appeared some time since in the Richmond Enqui-
and in which he gave account ola visit to the
North, and glowing description of the great pros
perity of that country, and its iudomitable deter
minaton to subjugate the South. We thought at
the time that it was most extraordinary production
and so stated to several gentlemen. Mr.. Graves is
we learn, a Canadian by birth and education, and
has been but short time resident of this State
1t is nottrue, learp that he was imprisoned at
the North On the contrary, he was permitted to
60 to the North by Gen, Dix, where he remained
month: Since his return home he has, as are in
formed. been boasting of the kind treatment he
eeTe from the Northern people, and using language
wen calculated to bring down upon him strong
P.cIon mat he is anything but man who should be
permitted to go at large in the South"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16

Another Battle in virginia.

The CONFEDERA TIES VICTORIOUS.
BY advices frem Raleigh and Goldsboro and passen-
gers from Richmond Monday morning, we learn
the following important news concerning the fighting
at and il the vicinity of Fredericksburg:
The enemy succeeded in crossing the river at Fred
erieksburg on Thursday and Friday, troops falling
back for a better position. After destroying large
portion of the town, the enemy Saturday morning
last advanced and attacked Gen. Lees army, the bat
Tie lasting all day until O'Clock in the evening. An
official dispatch from Gen. Lee, received at Richmond
on Saturday aght, states that the enemy driven
back and repulsed at all points On side Generals
Gregg of s. c. Hood of Texas, and R w Cobb of
Georgia. were killed 1t expected that the battle
wonld be resumed on Sunday morning.
TIE BA TITLE NEAR KIN,STON, NJ c.
On Thursday last the enemy commenced advancing
from Newbern towards Kinson, about 10, 900 strong
They were first met at Trenton and held in check until
requirements could reach Gen. Evans; who COM
mands troops in that section. Finally, troops
concentrated few miles below Kinston, where bat
tie fought Saturday resulting in the defeat Of
the enemy's land troops and gun boats.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16

An OUTRAGE-We informed of an outrage
committed near Tuekasoege Ford in This county,
on the 4th inst. Mrs. Smith, the wife of Robert
Smith lady aged 81 years, the day mentioned,
went about 400 yards from Ter home for the pur
pose of gathering broom straw, when she was at
tackled by negro man who chokcd her nearly to
death ana violated her person. Mrs. Smith did not
know the negro, but Suspicion attaches to a negro
IN the ncighborhoud, who has been arrested
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16

psrMany members of the Georgia House of
Representatives are shod with skin leather
correspondent of the Augusta sshronicle, writes;
There are dogs enough in the State to shoe every
soldier in the Confederate army, and they destroy
bread and meat enough to feed all the hogs
necessary for the subsistence of our people. Yet
there is horror of curtailing the number of
worthless ours, and members have heretofore
drowned by ridicule aud dogmatic contempt a
measure which cannot be met by argument.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16

" The attention of slave-ewners in town and
country is directed to a notice in to-days paper
from the Mayor of Charlotte. 1t is wise and ne
cessary Precaution.
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STRAYED.

From my Plantation, ID head of SHEEP black
Ram and white one in the fock-fresh marked With
crop off each and split in each ANY person
that may know of them will confer favor by leaving
word at the Mansion House or Democrat Office.
II. B. WILLIAMS.
Dec 8, 1862 st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-12-16

RESOLUTIONS RELATING TO THE CURRENCY.
The Senator from this county, Gen, Young, has
introduced the following resolutionsn the Senate:
Resolved, That in the opinion of the General
Assembly Of North Carolina, the redundancy Of
the currency is one of the chief of the pre-
sent Inflated prices of the necessaries of life, and
Of the difficulties under which we are now labor
ing. and that all practicable measures should be
adOpted to reduce the amount Of our circulating
medium.
Resolved, That it is the interest we'll as the
duty of the several States of the Confederacy to
lend all the aid in their power to bring about such
desirable result.
Resolved, That the funding of the greater por-
ton of the public debt is of the most eteetual
means of attaining that object and that every eft
fort should be made to induce the citizens OF the
Confederacy to invest their surplus funds In the
Bonds IF the Confederate Government.
Resolved, That the State of North Carolina VIII
agree to guarantee the debt of the Confederate
Governments in proportion to its representation In
the Congress of the Confederate Government;
Provided that each of the other Confederate States
shall accept this proposition, and shall adopt suit
able legislation to carry the same into effect, In
which event these resolutions shall stand as the
guarantee of this State for her proportion OF said
debt.
Resolved, That our Senators and Representa-
tives in Congress be requested to bring THIS SUD-
iect before the next session of Congress, and urge
the adoption of such measures as may carry the
object of these resolutions into effect.