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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-24
GEN. HILLS ATTACK ON THE ENEM
IN EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA.
From the Raleigh State Journal.

The "attack on Newbern' was not an attack,
after all, By reference to the letter of our
.Kipston correspondent, and to special despatch
from him. it will be seen that our forces have ne
turned, ioying accomplished their object. OF
this "obieet" We may speak hereafter Gen Hill
commanded the expedition.
engaged the enemy at harrington Kerry. on the
where the kbolitionists had thrown up fortfica-
tions and mounted several guns thereon. News
reached here last night to the effect that our
forces had carried the enemy's works before them,
losing four killed and twenty wounded; the
.enemy's loss not known, except rs, said to be
taken: prisoners by our forces, the remainder Of
escape on the transports. Gen: p held the
enemy's works but short time, owing to the gus
boats that were brought 20 bear against him. He
retired out of the range Of their shots, bed
damage. So
K1NsroN, MarcL,lG, 10 p m.-Genefals Hill
and DAM nave returned after accomplishing
their object
WoUNDxD-Wc regret to learn that Capt. n.
G. Hughesy Gen Pcttigrew's Adjutant General,
was wounded by the bursting Of she'll at or near
Darringtons Ferry, the occasion of the de-
nonstratiop at that place few days ago.
The Standard of Friday says:
There was no attempt after all to take Newbern.
g, Gen. Hill has retired with his troops His object
was, mc suppose, TO drive in the enemy and bring
out supplies &C corn and bacon. We learn that a
good quantity Of the Gstaff Of life" was secured.
II was much needed"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-24
To Stock RaiSerS.
RLACK HAWK MORGAN.

ANY person wishing TO raise fine stock will rId this
Horse, during the Spring season, the stable Of 4 D.
Davidson, Esq, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wcdne'.
days, and the remander.of the week Mt the stable o
the subscriber, in CASTOR county Season commencing
9th of March. Terms-FifteeS, twenty and ihifW
dollars Mares will be k1pt at fifty cents per day. !"
will he taken prevent accidents but the 'HO
scriber will be responsible for them. All perso"
parting with will be held responsible for the -
surance. J. $. DAVIDSON
March II, 1868 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-24
AN APPEAL TO FARMERS.
Proclamation by the Governor Of S. Carolina.


Executive Department,
Columbia, s. G., March Is, 1868.
Seed time is at hand, unaccom panied with the
prosect of speedy peace. Our foes have given
absolute control of their purse and sword to the
tyrant Lincoln. Another year, and perhaps more,
of fierce war is upon US. From the enemy fleets
and armies We need fear but little; from the un-
wise production of Cotton, much With the sup
ply on hand, its production now is not necessary
to the success of our cause, and can be dispensed
with for years to come. The States not in pos
session of the enemy must produce supplies tor
themselves, our armies in the field, and the taml-
lies Of our soldiers: Now, therefore, l. Nille1ge
l.. Bonham, Governor Of South Carolina, do issue
this my Proclamation, and urge all the good cltl-
zens of the State, dismissng all considerations OF
gain to plant and raise all the provisions OF
every description in their power. Let him who
has cotton seed enough to plant another year and
lint enough for domestic consumption, plant not
one seed. This is atime to try our patriotism
4 great people will rise to great occasions. We
claim to have descended from race who won indie
pendence against immense odds, after seven
years war of bardships and privation far greater
than We have yet endured. Let enact history
worthy Of such ancestry. Our gallant soldiers
have won imperishable renown in the field, and
will do again and again Our women are max
ing sacrifices worthy OF any age Ii we but do
our duty all will be we'll; and We shall, with the
blessings of God, wear out and PROSTATE our
lignant and hateful foe.
In order to secure concert Of action, | recon-
mend to the citizens of the State, to assemble at
their respective Court Houses, on Sales Day in
April next, and in that spirit of patriotism which
has heretofore characterized them, resolve to car
ry out these suggestions. Other States ale tax
ing steps to attain this object, let it not be said
that will not make every sacrifice which patri-
otism demands.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-24

4 LAMENT ON THE NAVAL GLORY OF THE
NoRTH.-The New York Tribune has the follow
ing lament for the departing naval excellence of
the United States:
The American navy in other days achieved a
proud and worldwide fame, which it seems resolv-
ed to lose in the present contest. To the long list
of its recent disgraces, we have now to add the
capture of the gunboat Indianola, whereby the
rebels again become undsputed masters of the
Mississippi and its tributaries from Vicksburg to
Port Hudson. Of our war vessels run by Vcks-
burg to sweep that important stretch of inland
navigation, the Queen of the West was captured
by shore battery or fort, and now the Queen of
the West has captured the 1ndianola. The
measure of our disgrace is now complete.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-24
$50 REWARD.

The above reward will be paid for tic apgrchc1''n
Of Dulin Starns, ID member Of my Company. when 49,
livered at Camp Fredericksburg, Va, or "L'T'''
the Company may be stationed. Said Si"rns I'li ns
Caups near Richmond Va about the 10Th q july
last ou: leave He is about 80 years old. about
feet high dark hair brown eyes and dark "omr"Eon.
He is supposed TO be lurking in the 'ciHi'y Of HATTIE
burg Mills S. c.. or Charlotte y. u
BY order Of Col. W. VI. BARBER. . -
- W. VI. STITT,
March 10 1868 6t-pd Capt. Co. !, 37th y. G. Reg
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-24
Elegant Shoes
FOR SALE.

Very neat French Calf Bootees for Ladies.
Pegged Calf Bcotees Qight) for Ladies.
Gents High Cut Scotch, neatly made.
Elegant pegged and sewed Brogans, double SOLE
fresh arrival Of Shoe-Peggs, to sell by the quart
sizes 4-s, 5-S, 6-s, 7S. Also, lot of Shoe HALVES
JOHN f. BUTT
March 10, 1863 u Mint Street. Charlotte
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-24
MEAL AND BACON WANTED.

want to purchase Meal and Bacon for the Soldiers
families-for which the market price will be paid.
These articles are greatly needed mt this time.
Dbl. BYERLN,
Feb 10, 1863 II County ComHissary.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-24
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

All persons having claims against the estate Of Vim
Cochran, deceased, are hereby notified to present
them for settlement previous to April term Mecklep
burg county court or this notice will be pleaded in b
of their recovery. Persons indebted to said decea,
must make payment. WM. l.. COCHRAN
March 10, 1863 3t-pd Executor
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-24
NORTHERN ITEMS.

/ PHILADELPHIA, March 13.-The following is
snecial despatch from CINCINNATI: The "Commer-
clap has rumor via Cairo, that the rebels have
repossessed Forts Doneson and Henry, though it
is not credited. Troops were ordered there for an
emergency.
A gentleman who left Savannah on the Goth
ult.. arrived at Cincinnati yesterday. He is a
PLANTER and member of the South Carolina Leg
islature He reports that immense armies
massed in Tennessee, one to hold Rosencranz in
check while the other TANKS him, enters Kentuc-
XIV, and moves direct on Louisville and Cincinnati.
They are only waiting for the rivers to fall and the
roads to dry. He says it is the general talk in
Dixie that feet Of ten iron clads will be ready in
foreign ports this month, with which the rebels
with the movement in Kentucky.
The New Hampshire election held on Tuesday
of last week, resulted substantially in Linconte
victory The vote for Governor so far as heard
from, stood-Joseph E. Gilmore, Rep, "a, SSl;
Ira A. Eastman, Peace Dea., 25,712; Col W.
Hartman, War Dcm., 3,513. There Is no choice
of Governor by the people, clear majority of all
votes cast being required in that State But the
Republican candidate will be elected by the Leg
islature, which is largely Republican. The three
members of Congress elected are Republican, al
though in the first and second districts the mojori-
ties will probably be small.
Four Hundred Deserters from Hookers Army
have been sentenced by Court Martial to hard
labor during the residue of their term Of enlist
ment
The gold market in New York on the 18th inst
opened at SGT and closed at 57i to SO, premium.
BRIGHAM YOUNG INDIcrED.-The great high
priest apostle, prophet and potentate of the "Lat
ter Day Saints" has been indicted, arrested, an d,
in the sum ftwo thousand dollars, bound over to
answer in United States court to certain charges
| of high crimes and misdemeanors in connection
with his patrarchial institution of poygamy
These proceedings are in accordance with aiaw Of
Congress aboshing polygamy within the Terrific
ries of the. United States and providing heavy
pains and penalties against all offenders. We pre-.
sumo that Brigham has quietly submitted to court
of justice preferable to another visit of United
States soldiers. He doubtless has occasion to re-
member the rebeious propensities of his harem
resulting from the encampment of he late Gene
raj A. Sidney Johnstuns troops in his sanity cap
ito some five years ago. Should the law of Con-
gress be rgidly enforced, the prophet and his flock
of fifty thousand souls, less, will most like
ly be compelled to pack up and move off, like the
Israelites from the feshpots of Egypt But Gree
ley has described Brigham wonderful man:
We know that in legal tricks and evasions he is an
artful dodger, and we guess that be will contrive
to render the law dead letter for some time to
come.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-24
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Having taken out Letters Of Administration with toe
Will annexed the estate Of A. J. Dunn, deceased
all persons having claims against said estate are
hereby notified to present them within the time pre-
scribed by law or this notice will be pleaded IN lar
of their recovery. And those indebted TO said estate
are squested TO make immediate settlement.
W. ". GREER, Admir-
Feb ,, 1863 with the Will snncIcd .
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-24
$3.50 Reward,

WILL give the above reward to any person who will
III take up my boy SAM, If captured without serious
injury and delivered to confined in Jail 80 that
get him. He has been lying out over twelve
months ranging from Charlotte to Reedy Creek
He is % years DID, medium size, and has scar on MS
forhead. Address me at Charlotte, n. c.
Feb "a 1894 If JSO. WOLFE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-24
NOTICE..

1t is absolutely necessary that all OF the Assistant
Commissaries of the County should visit every Family
whom they recommend, and know whether they have
any Cattle, Hogs, Money, Meat Corn aud report
the Executive Committee the last Saturday in
March. f. GRAHAM, !
w. +. PHGFER EI. Com.
March 3, 1853 At W. j. HAYS,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-24
YOUNG RIO GRANDE,

fine blooded Horse, be found during the PrS;,s
season at Howards Mills, in. Union county, on w.
days and Tuesdays aud at my stables in McckIeny,.,.
county during the balance Of the week For par
lars, see large bills. JAS. H. paw
Pineville, \. c., March IL, 1863 !m-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-24
STEAM SAW MILL For SALE.

The undersigned will sell at very low figure, a ar''
rate steam Saw-M in good running order Win an
excellent Corn-Mill attached TO it. The Engine - -
horse, with good Boiler. Any person wishing 10 P'
chase, will please address WOLF DAN -
Coburne's Store, UUion co. ~
March ,, 1868 4t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-24

Just received superior lot of the above de,irabls
Goods for ladies dresses which will be sold nj very
small advance on cost. J. s. PHILLIPS
March 8. 1863 II
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-24
WANTED.

E6- Any one wishing TO dispose OF n Piano or ",
odeon can find sale for 1t by applying at this Ole.
March 10, !Se3
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-24
COTTON-SCREW WANTED.

Any person competent TO construct Coton-ScrevI
can get Neutrality-suspicious. by calling on
l.. s. WILLIAMS,
March 10, 1863 st Charlotte.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-24

Persons ashamed to give their names should not
write to newspaper editors on any subject.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-24
SUPERIOR SEWING SILK.

The subscriber has just received m invoice OF the
very best ITALIAN SEWING SILK, which he Offers
to the public at l25 cents per skein.
March 3, 1863 If j. s. PHILLIPS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-24
DIR. JAS. vi. HENDERSON

Offers his Professional Services the citizens Of the
surrounding community. lie has located at the late
residence Of his father, ID. NJ. Henderson, deed, two
miles north of Charlotte.
Feb IL, 1863 IF
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-24

The ATTACK ON FORT PKMBERToN.-Fort
Pemberton is situated, if are not mistaken, at
tie confluence of the Tallahatchie and Yallabusha
rvers--streams which form the Yazoo Yazoo
Pass, Of which so much has been heard, is a sort
of bayou, formed by the overflow of the Missis-
slpni during the rainy season, and makes con-
Meeting link between that stream and the head
waters of the Tallahatchie. In ordinary times,
this pass is navigable only for dug-outs and even
IN times OF high water was thought impossible to
anything but fat-boats. Northern mud -scows-
the lankees-have ditched it out cut down the
trees, rooted up the cypress trees and converted
this shallow Pass into ship email, through which
their gunboats have steamed and, after VOYAGE
of hundred or more miles, reacl ed Fort Penn
bertqn and attacked it, hoping to demosh it as
they did Fort Henry-in which event they would
go on their way rejoicing to the rear of Vicks
burg, aud laugh at the costly and plodigious de-
fences which the Confederates have erected at
that little Gibraltar. But it seems Fort Pember-
ton has proved suag of large Dimensions in the
way of the sneaking gunboats.
, It is estimated that there are 100000 bales
Cotton in the Confederacy, worth in foreign mar
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-24

1t is estimated that there are 100000 bales
Cotton in the Cenfederacy, worth in foreign mar
kets 1915, 100000, enough to pay the expenses of
the war up to this time.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-24

GOLD AND CoRN.-There seems to be q won.
derful charm in gold to command corn. There
was sale it this county, recently at SO cents Der
bushel, paid in gold Salisbury Hatchman.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1863-12-01
An Address to Mr. Reecher's
Church. ,dial

A commit co of gentleman at Exeter Hall
London, have presented an address 10 Hepry,
Ward Reechers church, in which they bssF
the following testimony as 10 Mr.. Beechsr'a
services in England. ~ =. ,''i
It is known to us that even those who ara
opposed to war under all circumstances, frank
ly acknowledge that the tendency of Nj.
Boechers public speeches in Manchester, in
Glasgow, in Edinburg, in Liverpool. and, pre-
eminently, in London, has been TO promote,
in the highest degree, international g'ol will.
He hao sought not to irritate, but to e,p:
vince. He has administered rebuke with
mingled fidelity and affection. He has been
courteous without servili.y. He has met pas:
sion with patience, prejudice with reason, and
blind hostility with glowing charity. He tee
cast the seed of truth amidst the howlilg
tempest with clear eye andia steady hand
The effect will, we doubt not, be seen after
many days.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1863-12-01
A Suggestive Mistake.

A correspondent of the Missouri Democrat
writes from Yazoo City, Miss, as follows;
/ will relate an incident, which occurred
this morning. at the expense ofa gallant young
soldier. He was prospecting around town,
when his attention was attracted TO stable Of
very fine horses. While adrniring their fine
points, he was surprised BY the appearance Of
very fascinating young lady, as che emerged
from another apartment Of the horse hnuss,
and bowed politely and smiled kilingly upon
him. He stammered out something like an
apology for bis seeming intrusion, mixing up
the words "proclamation" and "confiscatiou,"
DC, aud ended by asking who was the owner
of the placel
..Dr. Nicely ;" replied the lady.
"And you-you are bis wifeW sail the
soldier, doubtfully.
"No," said the lady.
"Then his daugh,eri"-tbis was said very
smilingly.
s'No."
"His niece, perhaps i'--endearingly.
"No; no relation that know Of"
"Then lady friend, on visit i'-puzzlingly
"No, not that, either"
"Well, then, ihay 1 be permitted to ash
,oho you arei"
aCertaiuy" replied the lady, who had en-
joyed the soldiers discontinue with piquan'
relish III am his slave"
The soldier gave one long, last, lingering
look, and with low whistle, skedaddled
But he consoles himself by saying that sh
would fool anybody.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1863-12-01
NO. s9f.

Best Team for Farm Purposes.
\ At the last meeting of the Greenfield
MASS. } Club, the question for discussion waa
What kind Of team is the most economical
for the farmer TO use . ..Gre,y,
The opinion Of those present, according 70
the Greenfield Gazette, generally seemed to
be that if farmer kept but one team, that
an OK team was decidedly tho most econom-
ical, for the following reasons: Let. 1t would
not cost near as much at the outset To- pur-
chase cattle as horses, nor a. much to get
yokes and carts as harness and wagons. I'd.
Young, thrifty cattle would increase in v'lue
from twenty five to thirty five dollars per yoke,
annually, while horses would remain about the
same value. 81. Horses are more Liable To-
meet with accidents, and many injuries that
would render the horse worthless would prove
but slight damage to the OK or loss to the
owner. 4th. There are many kinds OF work
10 many places that can be performed to bel.
Ter advantage with cattle than horses. But
all were not in favor of cattle. Several gen.
tlemen present preferred horse team becausa
lhey could do more work in given time, with
about the same expense Of feed. They also
stated that one horse must be kept on every
farm, aud that it was cheaper to furnish one
extra Lorse and make a team OF the two than
keep one horse and yoke Of cattle. One
man even suggested that mules would ha pa,
ferable to any other apimals for team
Nearly all thought il two teams were neces:a' :
~ on farm one must be Of horses and the
other Of cattle. E
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1863-12-01
The ConstitutianalityO Of the Con-
scriptiOn Act.

The telegraph has announced that three OF
the Judges Of the Supreme Court OF Pens! Iva
MIA have given an opinion declaring the Con
scrption act unconstitutional. Judge Wood.
ward iu his opinion, says that the Conscription
levces upon, takes and destroys the militia Of
the State, that our Fathers, in making the
Federal Constitution, never intended to give
a Central Government power over life aud
liberty, not found even in the British and our
Fathers meyer intended to raise them by force,
Independent of the States. General WASH
ington 10 suprressing the vhiskey rebellion of
Peppsylysuia, paid the most scrupulous atten
ton to the rights, and interests, and laws Of
Pennsylvania. Citizens cannot be made de
serters of before they have been soldiers, as
the Conscription act declares.
He further rests his objections to the consti
tutionality of the act upon these grounds!
lst. That the power Of Congress to raise
and support armies does not include the pow
er to draft the militia Of the States.
Cd. That the power Of Congress TO call
forth the militia cannot be exercised in the
forms Of this enactment.
Sd. That citizen of Pennsylvania can.
not be subjected to the rules apd articles o
war until he is in actual military service.
4ih. That he is not placed 10 such actual
service when his name has beon drawn from
a wheel, and ten days notice thereof has been
served upon hip.
Two Of the Judges disseuted from this opin
| ion.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1863-12-01

ETMr Lincoln has brought hia family
into Washington for the winter. Mrs. Lin
coln will keep house 10 very hospitable style
tho coming season. Dinner.parties, levees,
and 60 forth will abound after New Year.
Washington will Re crowded with strangers,
some Of them distinguished, The Presidents
House will be open to such people, though il
is limited in some quarters that some kind OF
a check will be put upon the mob. Hereto
fore people who could not enter decent draw
ing room in the country, have wiped their
dirty boots on the carpet Of the maguiicsut
East Room at their pleasure. lfit is propos-
ed that in the future only clean, veil hsbayed
men shall be let into the Presidents levees,
all sensible people will be delighted in ths
improvement. d,ir, wi
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1863-12-01

Brilliant Promise or New Regions.
From the Rocky Mountain (Colondo) News.

Brilliant Promise or New Regions.
From the Rocky Mountain lcolorado) News.
The gold mising region is extending in eve
ry direction. New diggngs, new districts, ne"
territories, with gold as the basic Of their ex
istencs, arc spri6ging VI, on every side. A
new map before us suggests these thoughts.
Upon it all the vast middle regIonaH il block.
cd out into territories. Colorado, New Mex
leo, Arizona, Nevada, Utah and ldaho are
shown in contrasted colors with definite metes
and bounds, where few years ago was mark
cd the "Great American Dpse,t," or "UnsT
plored Region The march Of pr ,ogress has
fairly oulstrpped the widest dreams OF the
"manifest destiny" enthusiast. Gold, gold, is
the moving cause, the potent wand that has
enticed to the arid plains and icy noun taIas
the tens Of tbousapds who are fast laying the
foundation for future States.
The reports Of new mines are absolutely
bewildering. They are borne upon the winds
from the chilly Moth, upon the Southern
breeze, and from the distant West-while yet
the people are half wild with excitement
about the Northern mines Boise, Bannack
He'll Gate and Sinking Water-there comes
still more astounding news from Arizona.
Men are picking out from fifteen to twenty
seven hundred dollars per day each, WIN a
jack knife. They DO not pretend to save the
"dust" but look only foT the big Jumps. Du'
ring all this time, company that three years
ago began with almost pothing,i is pounding
out, almost ip sight Of where we write, from
twelve TO fourteen thousand dollars in each
week of elk days. This is fast age, and the
Yankee nation is several lengths ahead.
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1863-12-01
A Commissioned Officer Reduced
to the Ranks.

The first instance in the Union army Of
commissioned officer being reduced to the
ranks is the case Of First Lieutenant Joseph
D. Ennis, seventy first Ohio regiment found
guilty Of forging an order, detailing him to 60
from Louisiana TO Cincinnati to arrest desert-
e.s. He abscnted himself seven months on
this forged order. A court martial sentenced
him 10 serve three years or during the war, -
a private, in such regiment as th' General
commanding the Department might designate,
and Gen. Burnside selected the Twentieth
Kentucky regiment, and ordered the oGsudsy
sent to it under guard.