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Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-09
TO THE VOTERS UF HENRICO COUN.

TYAn Eeet will be held the 18Th day Of October At the
n.rsnt presncs In hb equity for the eec Of Clerk for
ou Court Of Hnlco county to d the vacancy created
By the resignation OF Johns IN sands, Esq
The Commissioners who and the who
May hereby notified REQUIRED
~ hold this election their respective precincs
GEO. ID. PLEksAhTs,
.. Sheriff Of Henrico Couny.E
Henrico County, Oct l, 1868 octl-dtoisih
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-09

Gen. Leo needs more soldiers have them Conscrbed.
For local defence invoke the Secretary Of War and the
Legislature encourage the scheme suggested BY act
Of Coz grcfs Of neigh horhood ORGANIZATIONS. = E
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-09

very respectfully,
CHis DnMocK, B ev't Brig. Gen1,
.l. Chief CT Ord Of Virginia
The House resumed the consideration Of the bill for
the re-organiz ilion Of Il militia.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-09

Statement of the Number of Troops FHnished the
Con sdsrGs STATES the State Of Eryihia as taken
from the 6rsi Rolls on fle in the AdisGHt and IN.
sPsetOr Generals CDFes. N. lf3i8
Sixty -four regiments infantry s....... go. 90 4Ss
Twenty regiments cavalry ,....aa. ss's,,"i4He
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-10-09
REVELATIONS OF A YANKEE SPY.

The Philadelphia Inquirer occupies nearly two col.
umns with the narrative" Ct Harvey Birch who made
his way to Richmond several months ago, and imposed
himself upon the military authorities friend of
the South" This lying vogabond gives the following
account Of his interview with Gen. Wnder, before
whom he was taken on his arrival here: ~
Charity will not permit me- like many others, to des
cribe this functonary as knaye drunkard yrant and
brule but rather SUPERB Ous, hOary dotard, too
comprehend that any but traitors have
rights feelings worthy OF respect He at first re-
garded with suspicion but repeated, with addi-
TONS the ttory had told Mosby, and, 10 answering
his questions, managed TO interpOae some haersg re-
marks which pretended SEINE prominent harylanders
had made in regard to him, and the old mans vanity
&eked that be required 10 further evidence that
was not spy aud at once set me at liberty, Among
other things. told him that the representative
and head Of secret society in Baltimore and New York
organised for the purpose Of procuring SOLDIERS for ard
otherwise sssstiug the South, and had upwards Of
hundred and tty men pledged aud ready TO follow me
on az could effect arrangements with the Secre
tIry Of War for the enrolment and transportation.
he recommended me p see General George q. Stuart
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21

In this place. on the leth inst, of wound received
ut the battle of Charlottesville, Capt G. W. Hunter Of
the 23d Reg't N. G. t. in the 22d year of his age,
of DR.. e. l.. Hunter of Lincoln county, n. c.
Thus has another gallant youth fallen in defence of
his country's rights. At the first breaking out of
hostiles he volunteered his services, and for unnch
ing bravery had few equals His many noble traits of
character endeared him alike to dis numerous friends,
and his loss will be deeply deplored by his immediate
command. He had been before severely wounded at
the battle of the Seven Pines, but IL healed
he repaired the tented field there TO assist in the
great work of achieving Southern Independence.
In Fayetteville, suddenly, the 18th instant Miss
Joanna F. Watts, daughter of the late Rev. A L. Watts
of Mecklenburg county, aged g Years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21
For Congress.

LINCOLN CoUxrf, July 9Th, 1853.
The time is approaching when the Of this Con-
gressional District will be called upon to select
represent them in the House Of Representatives
of the Congress of the Confederate States. Among
other gentlemen who qualified and capable Of FILL
ing that honorable position, ask leave through
your paper suggest the Of Col r. ID. Johnston
8 n suitable TO fill that Office. When the
first broke out Col Johnston among the first that
went into the service OF his country TO battle for the
cause of the Rights of the South. No gentleman was
willing go in defence of his country than Mr..
Johnston and he is still in the services and should he
to be candidate, may be assured he will
perform his whole duty well. MANY VOTERS.
July 10, 1863
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21
Executive Department. N. Carolina,
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE, (MILITIA,)
RALEIGH .Iuiv 10Th


Raleigh, July 10th, 1868. J
General Order, No. 3.
l. The commanding officers of the Militia order
ed to enroll all able bodied white between the
ages of forty and fortyfve years. who subject to
the Conscript Act. Those who exempt from mill
tary duty by the Exemption Acts of Congress, not
to be enrolled under this order.
II. In addition to the exemptions under said act,
heretofore published, the following exemption un-
der of the Congress and approved April 3Oth
Justices of the Peace, County Trustees Connty So
liciors Coroners Registers Tax Collectors pepu
ty Sheriff each County where there is Tax Collec
tor, Constables now in Office, Deputy Clerk for
each Court when the Court may request IL County
Commissioner for each County for distributing money
aud provisions among soldiers families, Agents APP
pointed under of Legislature for any public duty
Militia Officers Mayor and Police of Raleigh, Whining
ton Fayetteville, Salisbury and Charlotte, Counsellors
of State Board of Internal Improvements, Literary
Board and Employees of the State Government i'll the
different departments.
III. The Commanding officers of the Militia will
report with the ordered to be enrolled, Raleigh
on or before the LIST of August
". Each man ordered above will bring with him TO
Camp good pair of shoes two Shirts two pair socks
and one blanket.
By order of Governor VANCE:
July 90, 1868. ct 4djutant General
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21
July 20, 1868.
Executive Department., N. Carolina,

Ralelgn, July lotn, 1905 J
General Order, No. 10.
!. In compliance with act ofthe recent Legislature,
Commanding Officers of the Militia are ordered to en-
roll as a Guard for HOME DEFENCE all white male per-
sons already enrolled in the service Of the Con-
ederate States between the ages of Is and so years,
including foreigners not naturalized who have been
residents of the State for thirty days before said
rollment
IT, There shall be exempt from the operations Of this
order the Governor, the Judges of the Supreme and
Superior Courts of Law and Equity, Members of the
General Assembly the Officers of the several Depart
ments of the Government, Members ofCongress Civil
and Military Officers of the Confederate Government
in the State the Ministers of the Gospel of the several
Religious Denominations of the State, charged with
the duties of such ministry, the high Sheriff and
Clerks of the several Courts OF Record and the Pub
lie Registers in the several counties.
Ill. After enrolment the men enrolled shall be d-
vided into Companies of not less than serenty-fve
men, nor more than hundred and shall proceed to
elect their Company Officers. The certificates OF such
election will be forwarded to this once with the pa
pers of enrolment in order that Commissions may be
issued.
". Officers of the Militia will be enrolled for HONE
DEFENCE, and their Commissions, when called into
service, will be suspended only during the period OF
such service.
" This order is not intended to interfere with the
enrolment for immediate service those between the
ages Of 40 and IS years under Order No. 10.
BY order of Governor VANCE:
DAN'L G. FOWLE,
July 90, 1868 Adjutant- General.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21
$50 REWARD.

Runaway from the subscriber, on Sunday, the 2lSt
of June last, two negro men-Enoch and Charles
Enoch is straight and spare made, from feet 10
inches feet high Of copper color 10 about 20 years
old, has large extending from near his hip To-
wards his rump, about half Of one little huger is OF
Charles is about feet inches high, Of asby color
thin ysaged knock kneed and foot turned out aud
about q years old. Twill pay reward OF ffty dollars
for their delivery 10 or their coz6nemsnt In anI
iaiI so that get them again. or twenty-five dolS
for either of them. DRURH MORGAN.
Morgans Mills, Union co, N c, July 10, 1868. 5tpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21
FROM EUROPE.

By the steamship Jura, which arrived at Quebec on
Saturday, we have five days later European news. H.
stated the Confederaes had made proposals to the
Spanish Government for recognition, with the sanction
ment had been defeated by immense majority the
to purchase the late exhibition building. There
had been a great fire Water street in Liverpool,
which destroyed one million dollars worth of property,
The debate Mr. Roebucks motion for the recognition
of the Southern Confederacy had been adjourned by
the House of Commons to the 18th.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Having taken out letters of administration de 6oniS
the estate of Robt A Lee deceased all persons
indebted TO said estate requested to make imme-
diate payment and all persons having claims against
the present them in due form within the
time prescribed by law this notcewill be pleaded in
bar of their recovery.
w. F. WINDLE, Admir-.
July 20, 1868 lm-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21
TAX ASSESSORS.

The undersigned Confederate Tax Collector and AS.
for Mecklenburg county, will attend at the
times and places appointed by Mr. Hood, the State Tax
Collector and will receive lists In accordance with
the Confederate tax law.
d. G. MAXWELL, Collector.
w. w. GREER, / A..o..or.
]. II. MORRIS, A''e''0'''
July l3, 1868 st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21
PUBLIC MEETING.

At meeting of the citizens of Mecklenburg county
held in the Courthouse in Charlotte the 18th July
r. F. Davidson, Esq, was called to the Chair, and T.
S. Phillips requested to act Secretary.
The Chairman stated that the object of the meeting
for the purpose of organizing for home defence
such persons not liable to CONSUMPTION, when
on motion, it was
Resolved That list be opened Immediately for the
names of such non-conscripts, exempts and detailed
men as desire to form themselves into a company or
companies, and that they proceed to organize imme-
diately.
Resolved That this meeting adjourn and that those
wtosc names have been enrolled be requested to
main for the purpose of organizing
R.sF DAVIDSON, Cha
J. S. PHILLIPS, Sec'y.
After the adjournment of the other meeting those
enrolled organized by calling the Rev. j. c. Chal-
mers to the Chair when the following resolutions were
adopted
/ Resolved, That a committee Of six persons be APP
pointed in the town to act as Central Committee,
when the following persons appointed: ) 4
Young, r F Davidson, II D Johnston, W White I ii
Brem, L Williams.
Resolved, That a committee of two from each
Captains Beat in the county be appointed to act in
concert with the Central Committee.
The following appointed under this resolution
Sharon Beat-A Hunter, J Morrow.
Steel Creeh-J Potts. z A Grier.
Grab OrchaTd-E Wallace, T Stafford
BerryhuEs--G w Mcdonald Taylor
dia'Iard Creek-R DeArmond, Col Cochr'ne.
Iroridence-J Robinson, Jas Davis.
Paa0 Creek-R Rozzle, W S Norment.
Long Creek-R D Whitney, Dr Wilson
Dcreese-J AJohnson, E D Sloan
Lemlys-W Gillespie Davidson.
Horaing Stdr-A Grier, Jos II Irwin.
Clear Creek-A Flow, Dennis.
Resolved, That The subcommittee be, instructed to
solicit the of all persons resident their differ
en beats who liable conscription; all de-
tailed and exempted men, and that they be instructed
to hand in the all persons refusing to unite
with them to the Central Committee, as prae-
ticable and that the Central Committee call meeting
at early day possible thereafter.
Resolved, That the proceedings of this meeting be
published in the Bulletin and Western Democrat.
The meeting then adjourned to meet again at the
call of Central Committee.
J. c. CHALMERS, Chm.
J. S, PHILLIPS Secy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21
LATEST NEWS.
GEN. LEES ARMY.

The army of Gen. Lee has returned to Virginia The
Richmond Dispatch of Saturday says "On learning thai
the enemy were about attempting TO gain his rear Gen
s at once commenced the passage of the Potomac al
Wllamsport and Falling Waters and throughout the en-
TIRE night of Monday bis army was engaged in crossinp
the River, still somewhat swollen by the recent rains
the next morning the last of troops reached the
virginia shore and moved in the direction of Winches-
at Bunker iill midway between Winchester and Mar
tinsburg.'
1he New York Tribune, commenting on the escape
OF General lees army, says:
1--WE regret to say that the dispatch from our specal
correspondent announcing the escape of the rebel
my across the Potomac, is confirmed by the official
bulletin of Gen. Meade. The only loss attending the
Increment of brigade Of infantry, fifteen hundred
strong, two guns, two cassions, battle flags and
number of small arms. Everything else Ger Lee has
succeeded in placing beyond the Potomac and lie III
net merely carries off the spoils OF his Pennsylvania
INVASION but the laurels of the campaign, subsequent
10 MS defeat at Gettysburg belong also to him."
WINCHESTER, July l7.-All quiet in the army. Moth
ing from the enemy. Heavy skirmishing to-day at
onepherdtown. The enemy attacked cavalry with
cavalry and artillery and after fight they were
repulsed leaving their dead and wounded the field
we captured II prisoners and number of horses.
Our army is in splendid conditions; but few sick and
no strrgglers. Gen. Pettigrew is dead.
RIcHMoND, July ls-A special despatch to the Wing,
dated Bunker dl says the cavalry fight, yesterday,
at ShepheEdstown lasted several hours, resulting In
the defeat Of the enemy who retired Hapers Ferry
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21
AFFAIRS IN ARKANSAS

private letter received in Macon, Ga, from Little
Rock dated June Gath, says General COOPER had an
engagement~with PHILIPS, commanding the Federals,
and routed him with great loss. STANWATI Cherokee
Colonel captured negro regiment, comprising some
500 900 They commanded by negro belong
ing to Mr.. Bright.
The steamers Alice Dean and J S McCombs were cap
ued by about 200 Confederate guerillas Bradensburg
KY. on the 9Th inst
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21
FINLEY HIGH SCHOOL.

CHLUWELL COUNTY, ". Q.
Tie fall session Of this Institution, win commence
August the 5th. Tuition and contingent fee per sOs-
sion S26; board including all necessary expenses $3.50.
No deduction for lost time either in board tuition
except at option. Pupils should bring SUCH text
books as they may have with them.
X. W. FAUCETTR Priu.
Lenoir, n. c., July 49, 1853 st-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21
NOTICE.

Hasing taken out letters of Administration on the
estate Off b. Peoples, deceased, all persons indcbed
10 said estate arc urgently requested 10 forward
and make immediate payment.
ANY person having claims against the deceased must
present them Tor settlement within the time prescribed
by law or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their
covery. JAS. Ii. PEOPLES, Admir-.
July 90, 1868 3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21
HEADQUARTERS,
65th and Seth Regiments n. G. Militia,

NHhhI1OA u; OUIJ HONHj HOOO'
The Commanding officers of these Regiments will
report with their respective commands at Charlotte
Tuesday the 2sth day of July 1863, with all men that
have been enrolled Conscrpts from Is to IS fears.
All those claiming exemption required to produce
their papers. Those who fail to report will be consid-
cred as deserters, and dealt with accordingly.
By order of B. +. BROWN,
ID. g. MAXWELL,
H. VI. PHELPS, Adjt, Colonies.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Having taken ont Letters of Administration on the
estate of John II. Windle deceased, hereby notify all
persons indebted to said deceased to make imme date
settlement, and those having claims against him to
present them within the prescribed time this notice
will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.
e. w. Il. WINDLE, Admir-.
July 90 1868 lm-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21
WANTED,
July 90, le6:

By a Virginia lady, of several years experience IN
teaching, Situation to Teach IN private my te
mems Of French Latin and Music or as assistant in
come female institution, to give instruction in either
of the aboye-named branches References given II re-
qujred. Address, hObl. r DAyInoCE'
July 90 1863 3t-pd Charlotte, N. 9.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21
FOR SALE.

The most beautiful location near Charlotte embrace
ing $50 of Land lying west of BsselPs Pond OPP
posite Stony Point-more than half of it woodland
On the place are the following Improvements, viz:
good Barn and Well of excellent water; also good
selection of Fruit Trees. Apply to
July 90, 1868 3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21
FROM CHARLESTON

For the past week the enemy have been making de-
ternined attack Charleston and far have been
cessully repulsed with heavy loss to the enemy. We
leara from passengers who up from Columbia on
Monday morning that the enemy made violent land
saut one OF our batteries Saturday, and terri
bly, repused losing from ten to fifteen hundred in killed
and wounded, besides two three hundred prisoners
captured by our forces 1t is said they made dis
tinct charges and each time driven back with heavy
loss. Our whole loss does not one hundred.
Telegraphic dispatches confirms the above.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21
DISSOLUTION.

The firm Of FISHER &c BURROUGHS was this day
dissolved by mutual consent Persons having claims
will present them, and those indebted will make pay
ment to J. &. BURROUGHS,
July 49, 1903. I'm at the Express Office.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

will sell Friday the 7th day OF August next, at
the late residence Of Harber Stowe deceased miles
southwest from Charlotte, about $50 bushels Of
Wheat and lot of Oats. Terms made known tho
day of sale. II. ID. STOWE, Admir-.
July ID, 1863 3t-Dl
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21
900 WOMEN WANTED.

300 Women can get constant and immediate employ
ncnt in making Soldiers Round Jackets by applying
Mt T. r. Tate's Office in Charlotte Opposite Kerr's
Hotc) Mountain Island Mills (Tate's Faetory.)
The customary price will be paid.
July 10, 1858 st II. II. TATE co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21

TIE FLORIDA AT WoRk-The fouowir, :
an extract OF semi official letter received in Vii
Mnston by late arrival from Bermuda:
The Florida has recently captured and 5uro,7
the Clipper Ships Red Gauntlet, Southern Grass
ga" Be"lamtn Hocie, the latter with half mil
lion OF gold and silver aboard The crews wero
sent III TO Bermuda
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21
EVACUATION OF JACKSON.

JACKSON, July l7-Our army quietly withdrew from
Jackson at 10 O'Clock last night prevent being flank
ed on the right The sick, wounded and stores have
! all been removed. The enemy did not discover the
retreat till daylight and has made efforts to pursue.
Our army is in line of battle.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21

SUGAR.-The fall of Vicksburg has caused
great rise in the price ofsugar. This, says the
Richmond Wing, is ono of the best illustrations OF
the unreasoning mania for speculation. Nothing
can be palmer than that the fall Of that city nei
Their increases nor diminishcs the supply OF that
article. There was no sugar stored ut Vicksburg,
beyond what might be needed by the garrison and
population, and the whole sugar producing region
Of Louisiana having been invaded and rayaged by
the Yankees, the negroes run off and the horses
and mules stolen, the quantity Of sugar which tho
hardly exceed what is required for their own con-
sumption. Our stock Of sugar mist come from
abroad, aud not from the South, and the holding
Of Vicksburg could not have added pound to our
present or future supply Of that article.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21
MARRIED..

In this town, on tie 10th inst, by the Rev. d. J.
Simmons, Mr. Alexander Berryhill and Miss Sarah G.
Wiley.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21
PROCLAMATION BY THE PRRsIpFNF

Whereas, il is provided by IN act Of Coupre.,.
entitled Gan act 10 further provide for the public
Defence" approved on the 10th day of April, 1862,
and by another act Of Congress, approved on the
9th September, 1862, entitled "An act 10 amend
an act entitled an act to provide further for the
public defence, approved 10th April, 1862, that
the President be authorized to call out and place
in the Military service Of the Confederate States,
for three years, unless the war shall have been
sooner ended, all white men who are residents of
the Confederate States between the ages Of eighteen
and forty five years, at the time the call may be
made, and who are not ut such time legally exemp-
ted from military service, or such part thereof as
in his judgment may be necessary to the public
defence.
And, whereas, in my judgment the necessities
Of the public defense require that every man
capable of bearing arms, between the ages afore-
said, should now be called out TO do his duty in the
defence Of his country, and in driving back the
invaders now within the limits ofthe Confederacy
Now, therefore, I, JEFFERSON DAVIS,
President of the Confederate States Of America,
do by virtue Of the powers vested in me rs aforesaid
call out and place in the military service Of the
Confederate States all white men residents of said
States between the ages OF eighteen and forty-tiv
years, not legally exempted from military service,
and do hereby order and direct that all persons
subject to this call and not now in the military
service, do, upon being enrolled, forthwith repair
to the GOnscript camps established iu.the respec-
tive States Of which they may be residents, under
pain of beisg held and punished deserters in
the event Of their failure TO obey this CALL aspro
vided in said laws.
And do further order aud direct, that the en-
rolling officers of the several States proceed at once
to enroll al persons embraced within the terms Of
this proclamation, and not heretofore enrolled.
And do further order, that il shall be lawful
for any person embraced within this call to volun-
teer for service before enrolment and that persons
volunteering be allowed to select the arm OF SER
vice and the company which they desire TO join,
provided such company be deficient in the full
number Of men allowed by law for its organization.
Given under my hand, and the Seal Of the Con-
federate States Of America at the city Of Rich
mond, this fifteenth day of July in the year Of our
Lord one thousand eight hundyed aud sixty -three.
(Signed,) JEFFERSON DAVIS
Richmond, July Is, 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21

GENERAL ID. IL. IIILL.-Major Gen. Hill has
been made a LieutenantG General and has been
assigned duty in the West.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21

We have Tannery in full operation abaat six miloe
from Charlotte, on the c. s. g. Railroad hne II is a
frstclass Tannery and we are prepared 10 purchase
at market prices all descriptions and supply
'-O ''"~N A. II. GRIPYITH,
July ls. 1868 II @. Z. Belle.