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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-08

At the request of President Davis. / have under
taken to collect all of the in the hands Of
private citizens of State. For that purpose have
been invested with authority to borrow, purchase
if necessary, impress them. am satisfied that II
will never be necessary resort to the Of the last
named power Patriots of Eorh Carolina! soil is
invaded and though have men enough TO rePel the
invaders, our useless .neSs they have arms.
Upwards Of 90 900 stand of now lying use
less in our houses these should be collected and
placed in the hands o: noble defenders. None but
craven or disloyal citizen will refuse comply with
this reouisiton. viii immed tely appoint suitable
agents to go through comfy IN she State, en-
powered borrow, purchase, necessary, impress
arms: but in the meantime let intreat all true
patriots to send in all their muskets rifles and double
barrel shot-guns (good, bad indiferent.) to the
sherifs of the different counties, whom do hereby
authorize 10 receive and pay for them agreeaby to the
attached schedule of prices and draw on me for the
amount necessary.
For good rifles aud muskets. S ID and $50 each &C
cording vaiue good doable-harrei shot guns rom
STA to 3s according Talue other arms and parts OF
arms according to valuation, -
I have also been requested to purchase OLD serhp
iron whether cast wrough and of all weights, TOT
which will pay for the former ceEts per Poand iar
,hs Is,,.r A rants W. s. ASHE.
April q, 1862 NEhhohA, w.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-08

In Cabarrus rountv, the seth ult., Gen william
Allen, ut advanced Age. a-sr .-tsF,tyf
In lredel county, the isth ult, Mrs MACY Nc
Seely, aged about IS years.
Al the hospital in Sewbern, the morning OF the
battle, John L. Warner, member % Capt Potts COM
pahy. from Meeklenburg county. He leaves wife and
children. We hope and ask that patriotic CONF
muni,y viii wait upon them with the kindest attention
IMP.
In Wilkeshoro ON the f3ik nltimo, Leander D, Car
michael Esq. He was a 1rother of Maj Carmichael
who killed the aay following In the battle below
Sewbern. Three grown brothers Of this family have
died in The last twelve months #f o. e ta.5
In Yorkyilie. on the 3lst uit, Rev Adams, aged
So years pastor the Presbyterian church OF that place
In Lancaster District ON the 9Th nit, DR. W Baskin
aged 81 years Also the 18th ult, Mr. Jas Faulkner
aged So years Also, the Sh ult, Mrs Mary, wife
Of + Mobiey, aged 2s years -na4
In York District on the 2eih alt, Mcclellan WAL
lace, aged 50 years. l .E -.rBt. tszaft
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-08
For the Htxfera Democrat.

The following is list Of contributions to the
soldiers the Soldiers Aid Society of Sardis Church.
Mecklenhurg county: Mrs John Walker, pairs socks
mrs James Hood, pr socks, pr Innings shirt, hand
towel: Or W Ross, blanket, comfort pr socks
mrs Joel Alexander, pr socks Caroline Walker,
pr socks; Hunter, socks, pr drawers, shirt,
comfort; Jane Griffith shirt, pr socks; miss Mary
Ann Hunter, pr socks: miss Amanda Griffith, pr socks
Hunter, shirt pr drawers; Rev John HUI
ter shirt, pr drawers, bunch lint and bandages; W
PraIher bunch lint and bandages miss Dorcas Alex
ander, cash 81 SO; Brown Wallace. quilt, shirt,
pr drawers: miss Jane Griffith pr socks; mrs Jane
White wool shirt, pr drawers jacket, pr pants, pr
socks cotton shirt: mrs VIM Nccl, comfort shirt, pr
drawers; mrs Hunter, quilt pr drawers, pr socks.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-08
FROM THE South AND WEST.

MOBILE, April 4th.-On Wednesday Yankee force Of
1000 landed ut Biloxi from three vessels. and cut the
telegraph line connecting Mobile with New Orleans
A large feet of shipping is off Ship Island
The Mobile Register has special despatch from
Memphis which says it is believed that Buells army
had reached Savannah. on the Tennessee river from
Columbia There has been brisk diminishing and
great activity both sides preparatory to the great
struggle.
Experienced officers of army say the Federals
cannot take Island No 10 BY of the railroad and
Belfoot Lake help them their passage down
the Mississippi 1t is also stated that they cannot cut
a canal the side of the river at New Madrid
high and heavy timber their prosecution
Of such work The garrison at Island No. 10 is well
provisioncd The Confederates confident Of hold
ing possession.
RICHMOND April 5th-A letter to the Enquirer says
that Col. Ashbv fighting the emmy all day on We'd
nesday last Shenandoah countyhs in the streets Of
Woodstock and then at scarborough. He lost seven
men. The enemy is advancing.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-08
ANOTHER VICTORY AT roRr CRAIG.

gentleman now here received letter. yesterday, from
San Antonio. in which stated that authentic inell
g-nce ct the surrender Of Fort Craig had BEEN received
there The caritnation unconditional. Col. Candy.
the Federal commander, proposed that himself and
mand be permitted to depart, condition that they
pledge themselves not TO again during tn. war but
Gen Sibley insisted upon unconditional surrender.
With the fall of Fort Craig the last vestige Of Federal
rule vanshes from New Mexico. We masters Of
that vast and wealthy region have taken all the
strongh"lds captured four thousand If his be-
sides immense OF PROV sions tor and horse,
and large stores Of ammunition and The quantities
Of provisions and ammunition mns be largr, Fort
All honor to the Texas Ranscrs.-N O. PlcAyrSE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-08

BRING THE ARMS direct particular attention
the advertisement of Maj W :. Ashe, calling upon
the people of North Carolina loan, sell give
the Government Of the Confederate States all the
they possibly spare. The Government get
plenty of men take the field, but scarce.
If we had the could have million of men in
the field this summer. Thousands of persons who are
Mt home have two three guns in their possession
they must give sell a part the Government Maj.
Ashe that he will pay from $l1 TO $40 for good
uusket. aud rifles, and from Sl3 $3s for double
barrel shot guns; other aud parts of will be
paid for according value II the people will not sell
give their guns, they will be impressed. Agents
will be appointed for each county in the State. We
hope everybody will take pleasure in helping the
Government TO procure for the brave who
willing take the field and fight the enemies of
State and sOuntry. ola scrap iron is n wanted
10y the Government, for which cents per pound will
be paid.
". learn that Mr. Rich'd Peoples is the first in
this County who has responded the call lie
last week three serviccsbls guns and two
pistols. Who will be the to help their country
in this
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-08
BY TELEGRAPH.
Good News!
4 Glorious Confederate Victory,

- ..s MONTE, April 9th.
A'great battle took place above Corinth, Miss.
this morning
Our soldiers attacked the Federals and fought
them with much bravery and violence, driving
the enemy back with great slaughter.
We captured eight batteries aud many prison
ers. The enemy's whole army was engaged.
We shall destroy or capture the whole Federal
force. sss-a- ..-t .s.f, 80 8 Ass s.z
Gen. Gisdden, of 8. c., lost an arm.
No further particulars received yet.
We suppose Gems Beaurcgard and 4. $. John-
ston commanded the Confederates, and Gen Buell.
the Federals
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-08

NRw REGIMEHTs.-WiIhin the last few weeks some
FIVE or six new Regiments of y. C. Volunteers have
been organized at Raleigh. There for,y-ser~n
North Carolina Regiments in the field. While
people abusing the State authorities for in
efficiency aud fnd nothing to please them, it is
we'll make n note of what has actually been done.
The Bethel Regiment" known as the lst Regiment.
numbered Eleven WAS reorganized last week by
eleCting Lsycnhorpe, Colonel; 4 Owens, Lieut..
Colonel; Vim Eliason. Major. In this Regiment are
three companies from Mecklenhurg, Captains Ross,
Nichols and Grier: two from Burk-, one each from
Lincoln, ChowRn, BERTHE, Orange, and Bunc0Tabe.
The field officers of the 45th Regiment are Junius
Daniel, Colonel J Norehead, Lieut. Colonel \ J
Boyd, Major.
The 44,h Regiment elected G f y Singlctary, Col
z & Gotten, Lieut. Col. and - Cromwell Major.
There enough companies at Raleigh to make two
three more regiments.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-08
PUBLIC NOTICE.

Whereas IL has been reported 10 the viEsnre Com
mittee for Charlotte Beat that few persons in the
Town drprer the Confederate notes and N c.
Treasury by refusing to take them aud by buy
ing up Coin Gold Bullion aud Silver Plate 1T enormous
rates Of premium, therefore be it ....
Resolved, That this Committee looks upon any such
course as an evidence of unsoundness the part Of
the persons engaged in it, and that they call on all
good citizens report any OF the kind which
may 10 their knowledge that the Committee may
publish the names aud take such course they may
deem necessary.
By order of the vIcIbANcE CoMxGrrRR Of Charlotte.
April |, 1862 e
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-08
THE NEWS.

The news is decidedly good this week. According
to the iergraphic report great battle fought on
Sunday last Corinth, Miss and the Confederates
Uain.d brilliant victory, capturing batteries (4s
sunon aud many prisoners. A: the time of going to
press we bad not received particulars but we think
there il 40 doubt bat what the Confederates gained
brilliant victory.
1t +. also reported that the confederates have cap
ured Fort Craig, in New Mexico, and all the Federal
srmv arms ammunition, &c. s.-.-
III. news from Yorktown indicates great battle as
p.nding in that quarter There has been heavy skir-
miEhing.
From our army below Godsboro we have nothing
reliable feel certain that if Burnside advances
from ewbern, he will be successfully resisted
The prospect is cheering for our cause. Let the
South remain united-every man DO his duty-and all
will be we'll. .F'-a
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-08

Total-kilIed, wounded and missing, 5's. The 9Th
Regiment commanded b. Campbell, the 10th oy
Vance, the 2sth by Sloan the 2sth BY Lane, the $50
By Avery, the 35th by Sinclair, the 37ih by Lee.
The State Journal it gets the above figures from
Gov Clark and we suppose he got them from General
Brsnchs report but the Journal doubts their correct
ness, they probably copied from the company
reports made after the battle. 1t is thought
that many reported missing have since reported them
selves and many reported killed wounded are prs
have returned to their regiments The Jour
nal thinks actual loss viii not exceed two hundred
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-08
Come to the Rescue!

Capt Vim. Lee Davidson, commanding Company D.
7th Regiment tCo Campbelrs) ~ Carolina Troops, 10
anxious to swell the ranks of his Company TO the
maximum number Authorized by the Confederate
States Congress.
The military character and ability Of tie eomfnA"ner
of the Seventh Regiment il too well known to nesd
comment. -,
All persons DESTROYS Of catering one OF the oest
drilled Regiments il the Confederate service snouta
IT ;nmedia,eIy 70 r F. DAVIDSON who is au-
thorized to enlist mer for the above Company The
Confederate Bounty is Deposited At the Branch Bank
of NC In this place TO be pa'd recruits immediately
after enlisting.
April Q, lso2
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-08

lam authorized by the Secretary Of War and ten
Henry A. Wise 10 raise one companies OF Cav
airy for The war. ! have arms and equipments eOfa-
rlete.
Recruits will only bring into service naked horse,
as saddles brides blankets vali<es. spurs &c VIII
be furnished by me. The Bounty of 500, and SIS
computation OF clothing will be allowed honth!y
mar from sa4 TO ss2 The horses will be valued, and
if killed in action be paid for.
J. TICKER, Lient- Cayslry,
April 9, 1862 tpd Recruiting othcer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-08

WEoSG-We noticed statement recently in the
Charleston Courier that some Colonies Of South Caro-
lima Regiments had resigned in consequence of the APP
pointment promotion of some officer by the Prssi'
dent Probably the officers who resigned thought they
themselves ought TO have been promoted instead OF
the one w no WAS This is all wrong No man is justi-
fed in resigning his Office for such reasons while the
enemy is on soil and threatening destruction to
all our interests and surprised that South
Carolinians would do Matters of mere etiquette
must be dispensed with now. The President ought 10
select the best without regard who it may dis
please If only in the field for the honor and
title of the Office, the sooner they resign the better
The Yorville Enquirer has excellent article dis
approving of the Of the resigned officers, the
closing sentence of which is as follows
The citizen who stops now to count his claims to
an Office before he steps into the imminent deadly
breach" and the officer who Lalts in the desperate
charge until he is promoted deserve alike to be handed
over to the execration of impercd freemen and the
scorn of T. liberated posterity. fz@ Ef"zaf z
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-08

In Union county. the lsf instant, by the Rev. Mr.
Puett, Mr. A. J. Price to Miss = y HOWE.
On the as,h ult by the Rev VIM. NJ Kerr. Mr. Jas.
u. Hanna Of CASTOR county to Mia Elisabeth HAHaa
Of Meckienburg county.
IN Greensboro, the 25fh ut., Mr. John .. 1ayi0f
to Miss Jane weathery, all of Gaiiford
On The goth ult, Mr. winslow Smith, OF Lincoln co..
to Miss Mary V. Henley OF Forsyth.
At Gold Hill, Rowan county. on the fSth Hit MT w
II Thompson 60 Miss Lucinda Umstead. ~
o1 the 27th nlt.. Cox. r. n Wilson Of Gssfen eoun'
ty 10 Aiss Mary L. Adams Of York District. sr.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-08

HANDS WAETED.-We hare heard several inquiries
made recently in regard 10 the prospect of procuring
hands from the Eastern part Of the State We have
had many applications Of the Kind On friends in the
East, whose negroes in danger OF failing into the
hands of the enemy would do we'll to send their negro
men in this direction, where they can End fair wages
and good treatment. In sections there are not
enough left work and gather the crops We have
heard fears expressed that would suffer in adjon-
ing counties for the want of sufficient svosing force
Those who have negroes to spare might give Pabsie
notice of what time they could be in Charlotte with
them and then those in want of hands could attend
here on that day and supply themselves.
We request our contemporaries in the East TO notice
this matter and in this way, probably, benefit both
sections.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-08
FROM YORKTOWN.

RICHMOND April ith .-Reports Of fighting near York
town current all day. The reports generally arr
credited that the enemy attacked lines half
O'Clock. aided BY gu,i-hoats. The fighting continued
till " when the enrmy ceased firing Our troops main
O'Clock to-day says there has been general engage
ment. The armies each other, and battle is
neudinr. E-- -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-08

The EsExY's Loss AT SEwEEEs.-A letter from a
Yankee Major, written for friend at the North,
recently found by our pckets near Newborn, IN
which is stated that the yankees lost between three
and four thon sand killed and wounded in the late
battle II is stated that gentleman who recently left
Newborn SAYS that it is the estimated loss. lie saw
one thousand of the wounded sent of. so it was a
dear bought victory TO the enemy. few more such
victories and they are done.
If the enemy's loss amounts to a much as one
thousand it is woll that Gen Branch fought instead
OF eyacuating the place. As Gen. Magruder says,
fight the enemy whenever opportunity offers, and fight
him immed ia,ey." lnjure him all you can.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-08

Eas-In another column publish President Davis
message to Congress, recommending that law be
passed requiring all white males between the ages OF
Is and 50 years take their places in the Army I'M
mediatey.
The Richmond Wing, speaking of the proposed
measure says
The is opposed to all our sentiments; but
il has sanction aud approval of the highest military
and il dictated by the overriding necessity
Of en,ng the Republic, and wave every objection
to it, The first duty of all is to the country,
and those into whose hands we have committed our
destinics have in their wiSdon devised this scheme
All coed citizens will ac4uicsce ia il.
We understand that the Military Committees Of both
Houses of Congress have had the subjc under con-
sideration and agreed unanimously to report bill III
conformity with the recommendations of the President
IL will doubtless receive prompt and favorable action
from Congress.
The grand and saving effect of it will be 20 preserve
tho in its present organization. Those over -,
when the of their present enlistment expires VIII
he discharged and substituted by new recruits who,
being blcndid with disciplined troops, will speedily
become veterans. The will operate fairly aud
equally all who come within It's limits. But Its
great and redrcming merit is its keeping the army AS
it is the presence of invading oe and it looks TO
work, instant and vigorous work.
Secessty--the very safety of the Rcpubc--demandS
and demands it once and that Is sufficient justin
cation for it's adoption"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-08

To VOLUNTEER CoMrANIEs.-We learn from good
authority that if Captains of Volunteer Companies
tsfter they organized Ind ready march} will pro-
the receipts of the men, he get the bounty of
$50 allowed by the State in advance. The Governor,
learn. is willing pay the bounty 10 the be-
fore they leave home enable them to give il &c
their families. Captains exercise discretion in
drawing the bounty and not include those who might
rejected of disease inability per-
form duty. This arrangement would place it in the
power Of the leave thing for their families
the of starting off.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-08
FOREIGN NEWS.

RICHMOND, April s. Northern received at Nor
folk yesterday says that the Jura had arrived
Portland with later from Europe. The London
Times thinks that Lincons late emancipation message is
bid for putting an end Ia the Russell thr eorrrs-
pondent Of the London Times, writes to that paper in
praise of the constancy Of the Southern troops He
the Northern troops weary Of the and camorous
for f,lrloughs. In Liverpool cotton had advanced an
eighth to a fourth. Stock on hand l00. 900 bales.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-08

By the Governor Of n. Carolina.

Executive DEPARrNEsT,l
Raleigh, March 2sth, 1869. !
Ia pursuance Of the power vested 10 by the Con-
stuton and by and with the advice of the council of
State, Heury I. Clark, Governor Of North Carolina,
do hereby prohibit the expectation beyond the limits
of the State of all cotton and wooden goods including
yarns Jeans Linseys and Blankets except through tho
orders OF proper officers Of the Confederate State
Governments
The Adjutaat General will cause the proper orders
Issued enforce This proclamation in the most
prompt and efficient manner All Agents TO purchase
behalf Of the State required TO have written
authority HENRY r CLARK.
April /, 1864 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-08

YoLrSrEEnixG-Col. J. Y. Bryce OF this ph'"e has
company nearly read, for camp There will he - bet
ter officer in :hc service than Col. Bryce.
The " G. Railroad is every day taxed to its utmost
capacity transport the troops going forward from
aud through this section. Last week Gen. WalkuPs
and Dr. AleEHnder's companies from Union county,
passed down also another company from CASTOR un-
der Capt Chas II Petty and T.eutenants John Linebar
ger Wallace Rankin and " Linrbarger
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Executive Department Of ~ Carolina
ADJUTAET GENERALS OFFICE,
RALEIGH, March %, 1862.

General UrucF NO. ;. ~
All new Companies Of North Carolina Volunteers
must be rendered directly to the State, otherwise the
bounty authorized by the ordnance of tho Convention
to raise North CarOnas quota Of troops will not be
paid to them, as the law does not allow H. The Com"
panies SO rendered will be organized into Regiments
by State the commissioned officers 81 which elect
their field officers The bounty will be paid each Com
pany soon possible after their arrival In camp
IT. No organization Of Regiments BattalioDs will
be recognized unless the 10 done by authority OF
the State and in compliance with its laws
III. Those Troops being raised for immediate neld
service should have more baggage than each man
carry in his knapsack Il is desirable that each
bring blanket III he can furnish ~ AIRY aooi-
tional articles msst necessarily be lost II brought
~. All communications Military matters must Dc
sent to this Once. In other Way will they receive
i'm me dafe attention. .....
BY order of Governor CLARK,
J. G. MARTIN,
lott a.... Adjatant General.
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VALUABLE NEGRO ES
For Sale.

BY virtue of Deed Of Trnst TO me executed on the
9Th of Febv 1850 by John o. King, for certain pnr-
poses therein mentioned, will proceed to sell at The
Court House in the town of Charlotte on Tuesday
April court III being the 18th day of the month
five valuable likely NEGROES--one man. three women
and one child JOHN A. YOUNG, Trustee.
BY u. l.. WRIsToN Atty.
A,rils
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-08
DAVIDSON COLLEGE.

Persons holding Scholarship Certificates IN this Ia
situation can obtain the cash for the same by applying
TO E. NYE HUTCHINSON, Charlotte, y. Z.
April .. 1862. ~
The ~ C. Presbyterian will copy four times and for
ward account 10 f. Nye lIutchison.
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COUNTY AND STATE TAXES.

All person. hereby notified that will attend at
the Office of Jno p Ross, Esq, opposite to that of the
County Court Clerk every day this month after Welnes-
day the 9th inst. from the hours Of 10 o'clock until 2
M, and from until p. m TO take returns OF all
Taxable Estate in Charlotte Beat
W. +. PHIFER, Assessor
At.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-08
For the Hestera Democrat.
CAMP RELIEF, March

CAMP RELIEF, March 81, 1862
At a meeting of the "Gaston Blues" (Co. II, 18th
Rcgt, y. G. Troops) held this day,
On notion Capt. w. &. Morris was called to the
Chair and NJ e. Alternately, U. S, requested to act as
Secretary. -.
The object Of the meeting was explained by the
Chairman, whereapon it WAS
Resolved, That most cordial thanks are due and
are hereby rendered to the patriotic and liberal cit-
of Castor county for their prompt and efficient
aid in this day of need.
Resolved. That Messrs c Wihers and Jonas Hoff-
man entitled gratitude for their exertIons in
our behalf.
Resolved. That the Western Democrat be requested
to pu bsh the proceedings of this meeting.
On motion the meeting adjourned.
" G. NORRIS Chm.
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Ss- Il will be seen by advertisements that Capt W L
Davidson, of the 1th Regiment, wants recruits
for his company. We those who join that
ihe! will end Capt, d. good officer and Kind and
humane commander, and the 9Th Regiment Que of the
best in service.
Lieut. Tucker. Of the Wise Legion, also advertises
ioE eGSaFy-nen lie Is recruiting in this section, and
~ well recommended ~