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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-05

COTToN FROM EEGLAND.-A New York paper
of the 2lst ult.. says that 1893 bales of Cotton
arrived from Liverpool at Boston, on Friday last
and on the same day 1920 bales arrived from the
port at New York.
This cotton no doubt carried from Southern
ports by the blockade runners to England, and our
English friends accommodate our Northern
brethren" by sending it to New York and Boston to
keep Abe Lineoln's hrelings from starving. Our
English friends" and Northern brethren" arc
very accommodating
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-05

On the 23d Of April, lost . Buekskin Pocket Book
while coming TO Charlotte, somewhere between the
residences OF john Wolf and Mr. Terrence on the Pot
ter road Il contained 81 IS In money--one IS Con-
federate note and two notes-also NoIe Uf hand
for $S2 dated 2sth ofFebrnary, 1891 drawn by ChAs
W. Long and made payable TO All persons are
forewarued against trading for said note. Amy one
delivering me the Pocket Book and contents will 10
suitably rewarded.
JEREMIAH cLoNTS
May 8, is63 2t-pd f..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-05

LUTHERAN sYNoD-The Synod of the Evangelical
beran Church of North Carolina assembled in this
Mace on Thursday last and adjourned Saturday
irg Rev g. D. Btrnheim presided, and Prof Bickle OF
uount Pleasant discharged the duties of Secretary There
were 50 or 40 Delegates present-Mnsters and Laymen.
We are not informed to the proceedings of Synod but
esume the usual church business transacted Reso-
Unions of thanks to the citizens of Charlotte for entertain
ing the delegates Were adopted The next session of
Gnnd will be held at Mount Carmel, Cabarrus county,
on Thursday before the LIST Sunday in May, 1864.
The pupits of the Presbyterian, Methodist and Baptist
Churches were occupied by the Lutheran Ministers on
Sabbath.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-05
IRON.
A FRENCH GENTLEMAN

Well acquainted with the English language, and Who
has had long experience in teaching, DESTROYS Of
obtaining a situation Professor Of French Language
in College, Academy, Schegl or Private Family. II
required he would also teach all the Natural Sciences
Botany, Natural Philosophy, &C., &c. For further
particulars apply, by letter, 70 GUERIN, MANToUE
CO, Depot Francois, KiRgsreet, Charleston, y. @.
May 8, 1863 lw
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-05

And committed 10 the Jail of M8cklenburg county,
N c.. about the l7th Of April, 1853, negro boy who
says his name 10 JOE, and 10 about IL years old,
feet inches high, dark complexion, aud has rather 40
intelligent appearance. lie tad on when committed
Jail a grey coat and dark pantalooBs, both rery
dirty The said negro says be belongs TO Washington
Price Of Mississippi but recently In the employ Of
Needham Price living miles from Raleigh, n. O.,
where he reports nc left by bis young master on
his way 10 the army. The Of said negro 10
hereby notified to forward prove property, pay
charges and take him away, or be viii be dealt with
az the law directs. r. N. WHITE,
Sheriff OF Meekienbsrg county.
April %, 1863 lm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-05

STILL DECILNING.-Flour sold in this place last week
at 2e and 25 per barrel Holders beginning to dis
gorge, and some of them terribly frightened. This
week, (Monday,) $I5 per Dbl. is the highest bid
The Richmond Enquirer says "Everywhere, from the
Rappahannock Florida. have accounts OF the fapd
decline in prices of beadsu, meats and all the articles
of necessity which the spectators have been dealing ill.,
The cotptry is full of provisions"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-05
Eight Likely Negroes.

among them men, women and children; one share In
the Char. s. g. Railroad Horses Mules, Cattle
Hogs and Grain OF varions kinds lot OF Bacon; two
Wagons, Carriage Gears, Farming Tools one sctt
of Blacksmith Tools; Household and Kitchen Furni-
ture and various other Articles too tedious 20
rate. Terms made known on day of sale
All persons having CLAIMS against the estate will
please present them for settlement within the time pre-
scribed by law this notice will be pleaded In bar Of
their recovery.
WIN. b. PARKS, Executor.
May 8, 1863 4t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-05

REsIexArfoN-We understand that the Rev. A. W.
Miller for the past six years pastor Of the Tabb Street
Presbyterian Church in this city, has resigned his
charge Express.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-05
To all whom il may concern.

All those who have friends relatives IN Generals
Ransoms Daniels Brigades, hereby notified that
the undersigned will take charge and deliver Any eat!
ables clothing which may be cent to them. The
undersigned will leave Charlotte on the 9th day Of
May. All things will be deposited at KoopmAnn
Phelps Store. WA. r MCLEAN.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-05
EXECUTORS SALE.

As the Executor Of Gen, VIM. Allen, deceased, I
will expose 10 pnbe sale at the late residence Of said
deceased 10 Caearrus county, Wednesday, the 27th
day of May, the PLANTATION on witch the said WIN
Allen resided Also
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-05
CaARLoTTE, April 2lth. is63.

tsNAELOIIEI HpIII LIIuI ICVo.-
The undersigned would respectfully call the atten-
ton Of all concerned 10 the following extract from
Order No. o." issued by Colonel Peter MaIIeti Com.
Inan6ant Conscripts, N. O.:
"Iv. Applications, for the detail Of employees OF
QaarteTmastsrs, Commissares and Surgeons must be
made 10 the Bureau Of Conscription through the
HEADs Of their respective Departments"
LIZ. JESSE r. MCLEAN, p. A. G. s.,
-ea.- ~. En-. ofheer sth Con. Dis.
p. S.-Ny address 10 Salisbury, n c.
April 20, 1883
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-05

WAR WITH WoMEN.-Our enemies are terri
bic to our women and children within their lines.
They hope to conquer the Confederacy by starving
US all out, and especially by tormenting and bully
10y. our noble women wherever they find them un-
protected. Rosencranz has the chigalrous salts
faction of ha wing driven multtudes of ladies from
their wasted homes, to wander with blistered feet
Southwards, and share the good cheer which the
"best Government" is doing its uttermost to pro-
vide for by destroying agricultural implements,
burning mills, stealing negroes and farm horses.
We have already mentioned the brutal action of
Milroy in the Virginia Valley.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-05

WANTED TO PURCHASE,
A small Farm Of about 100 acres, near Charlotte.
Apply at this oGice.
April %, 1868
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-05

n Some of the Lincoln officers. out West, are
doing brisk business by stealing negroes and then
selling them again to the planters along the banks
OF the rivers. Whenever they can do so. they ex-
change negroes for cotton, having the negroes tied
or ironed and delivered over to the man who pur-
chases them for money or cotton. 4 Yankee IN.
vestigating committee brought out such facts
against the Colonel of an Illinois Regiment. The
negroes are now beginning to realize what Yankee
freedom means -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-05

To WELD CAST STEEL.-The Fayetteville
Observer instituted an enquiry sometime since for
something which could be used instead of Borax,
(Which is now exceedingly scarce and costly in
Welding cast steel.
The following preparation is used by Dir V. A.
Frost, an experienced smith of this city, as sub
stitute for borax, and is said to answer the pur-
pose admirably. Smiths and machinists else
where would do we'll to give it trial The sub
stitute consists of 8 pounds of salt, pound Of
co2peras and Is pounds of sharp sand thoroughly
mixed and used as borax--Raieigh Nandard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-05

THE LATEST FAsHIoNs.-The London Illus
trated News, containing the fashion plates, has ar
rived through the block ade-from which 10 would
appear that the costume Of the ladies Il returning
to simple style. Hoops are assuming rational
dimensions, and the ballroom dress, compared
with the past styles, is almost dcnuded off rna-
ment The change is especially true in relation
to street costume Trains have entirely disap-
pcared The dress falls hardly below the ankle,
leaving the whole foot exposed,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-05

GREENSBORO PATRIoT.-Mr. Nj. S. Sherwood
for the last 25 years Editor and Proprietor of the
Greensboro Patriot has retired from the business on
account of bad health, and has disposed of the
Patriot Off &c to Messrs. A. w. Ingold and j. c.
Clcndennin. The Patriot under the management
of Mr.. Sherwood, always genteel sheet; and.
although in party times it opposed to us and
the party with which we acted we think the Editor
was actuated by principle and honesty of purpose,
and we regret to part with him at time when it is
important that the papers of the South should be
in the hands of experienced, honest men, whose
conduct is not controlled by personal prejudces or
revengefu feelings, and who will give cordial sun
port to the Southern cause. Messrs. mgold and
Clendcnnin. we believe practical printers and
we have no doubt they will sustain the good charac-
ter of the Patriot. We hope they may be success
full "nd'prosper in business.
~ Conft derate Bonds of the SIS, OOO,O 600 loan,
sold in Richmond last week ut 20O-that is q Bond
of 500 brought $500.
teWe d" not like to complain of Mail Agents or
mail Carriers but it is provoking to learn that the
agents on the n. c. Road continue to neglect to put
OK our paper at Query's p. O. land sometimes at
''"'r P"'n'S) on Monday evenings. The packets are
n'a''ea here in time, and correctly mailed,
,'f VIC never la'i to superintend that part of our
business In person; and the mail is delivered at the
ears in time; yet it frequently happens that when
the mail bag is thrown off at Querv.s. tho .Do,o-
crat' is not i'll it, and our subserb.rs ~ 49,,
taken the trouble to ride several mile. f,r tho
pose OF getting their papers, have to go home di..
appointed Other mail matter is pu, off a, O,a~..,
and Harrisburg on Monday evening and we canS,s
understand why our paper is not delivered at tba
same time. we again. and for the last time, ask
Since writing the above, ono of the agents informs
us that the difficulty is sometimes caused bv tho
large amount of mail matter put on the road o,
Monday evening, and that it is almost impossible to
assert it all before the cars reach Query's p O.
Another agent informs that the Railroad has not
furnished enough suitable mailcars for the proper
accommodation of the mails. But We hope ali these
a'hcuites will be remedied in some way.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-05
FROM EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

The three companies ofthe Seth Regiment engaged
in the late fight below Knston particulars of which
will be found in another column) Capt Lockhart's
from Northampton and Cumberland, Captain Lanes from
Henderson, and Capt. Harel's from Cleveland and
Rutherford None of Capt Harrel reported kill
led wounded but % of them supposed have been
captured The enemy did not advance to Kinston.
ecopy the following from the Raleigh Journal
KINsToN, May 1.-The Aboltiouists continue TO
hang around in considerable force within few miles
of this place. Our pickets had skirmish with their
outposts yesterday And / learn that killed
two f not more) Of their mounted scouts. Captured
one horse and equipments
The Yankees relaying the Atlantic & n. @. Rail-
road within l3 miles Of this town. cannot conceive
for my life, why is that military authorities per-
NIT them to reconstruct this foad well nigh under the
muzzles of guns. But perhaps there is a wheel
within wheel, therefore will leave the matter
tirely to the better diseernment Of Gen Hill.
GoeD NEws.-In Eastern North Carolina our
authorities have removed large quantities of pro-
visions from counties heretofore occupied by the
enemy. 1t is stated that seven eight hundred
thousand pounds of Bacon have been obtained in
the county of BERTHE alone. In consequence of the
attack on Suffolk, Va, by Gen. Longstreet, the
enemy has left the Abermarle region. and the far
nsers of that section of the State pitching large
crops of grain. We fear that before the crops are
gathered the vandals may return.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-05

FALL. IN BAcoN-The Richmond Sentinel of
the 18th says: Bacon has fallen considerably in
price within the last few days, and those in mode
rate circumstances will soon be able to enjoy it.
Moiasses has also come down two or three dollars
per gallon in week. There is good time COM
ing surely.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-05

NORTHERN IrEMs.-Lincoln says that not
withstanding the late defeat, he will keep pegging
away. The feet must return to Charleston. Hun
ter cooperating in landing forces.
Burnsides advance has reached Cumberland
Gap. That he is now intending to penetrate East
Tennessee is now definitely known.
The Confederate steamer Florida has captured
the Lapwing The vessel and cargo valued at
SIS, 600, She was insured 10 Boston.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-05

HEADQUARTERS S5th REGIMENT N Militia, I
Charlotte, May i, 1868. !
All the Conscripts from this Regiment will report
themselves in Charlotte, on Thursday next, At IL
o'clock prepared 10 leave for tho camp In Raleigh
BY order Of y. C. GRIER, Major Cong.
May 5, 1863 J. A. Fox, Adyt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-05

Thomas E. Mcneil, of Macon Ca, a competent an
thoroughly accomplished machnest and mocha meal
Engineer is actively and zealously engaged in gan
izing a company for the manufacture and supply of
locomotives cars, axles Wheels and Railroad findings
generally. We commend this meritorious enterprise
the favorable attention nf friends of the Press
and Of Railroad Superintendent and all interested
Full information be obtained on addressing Mr.
McNeill as above.-Charleston Courier.
We also commend the above to the attention of all
Railroad managers. The complaint is made that the
rolling stock of Southern Roads is wearing out and
that they unable to do the business. This, no
doubt but suggest that it would be the best
policy, instead of striving to make large surplus and
declare big dividends, build locomotives and cars,
and keep the machinery and fixtures of the Roads in
better condition. Considering the increased incomes
of all Roads, they afford to pay higher prices
for machinery, &C. Suppose it does three four
times build locomotive than it
did before the war, would it not be wiser to spend
portion of the present large incomes in that way and
be able to do individual AID Government transporta
ton, than neglect to make such additions and
pairs for the sake of declaring large dividends and at
the sacrifice of the Roads in the long Railroad
managers may thank for making any suggestions
the subject, but it is right and privilege to do
so, and ask and expect no thanks We are inter-
ested in the prosperity Of Railroads, and the public
generally is interested and while no one can object
their making much money for the stockholders as
they in fair and legitimate way, we all have q
right object to their being used only for money
ing purposes in times of emergency like the present
and at the sacrifice ofpublic accommodation. We ex
press opinion about the competency incompe-
teney of Railroad managers-we know nothing about
that though we inclined to think that the
gers generally in this State superior business men
but disapprove of the determined spirit they
NANTES, make large dividends the injury of other
Interests
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-05

B-Through the favor of Gen D. H. Hill we have
received copy of the New York Herald of the 22d
April. 1t contains nothing of much Importance,
but is interesting curiosity. A good portion of
the paper is filled with free love scrapes, showing
the degradation of Northern society, and the other
portion is occupied by long lying dispatches and
letters from the South.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-05

The news nom Virginia important th0uEh there has
been regular decisive battle The enemy crossed the
Rappabannock above and below Freserickskurg aud
heavy skirmshng occurred Thursday Frdsy and So
turday last The greatest number our men engaged
any one time was one Brigade, and the enemy
pulsed decisive battle in daily expected We receiv-
ed letter from member Of the 2eh N c. Regiment say
ing that our troops Were in fine condition and anxious to
meet the invader Gen. Longstree: has Withdrawn from
around Suffolk and gone TO the RaII ahannoek.
FROM THE RAPPAHANEOCK.
Great excitement prevailed on yesterday owing to
numerous sangulnary rumors ahoat from the Kappa
hammock Authentic Information places the enemy
in strong force On this side Of the Rappahannock,
few miles below Fredericksburg, after brief but
desperate little engagement in which Confederate
regiments opposed them until forced retire. both
sides suffering badly. The enemy now occupies
virtually the position before and about Fred
e,ieksburg he did just previous to the fight Of last
winter. Heavy eannonading occurred Thursday
evening, and It was believed that hostilites had
commenced in earnest, altAough we have no reliable
intelligence to that effect Higher mp the river the
demonstrations Of the snemy on yesterday very
decided, and gentleman from Gordonsyile informs
rs that fight was in progress between Gen. Fzhugh
Lees forces and heavy force Of the enemy
Rspidan Station. From the movements of the enemy
il is believed that it is his design flank Gordons
vile and destroy the iron bridges Moores Greek
and the Rivanna river between that place aud Char
lottesve at all hazards the consummation of which
would greatly embarrass the transportation of our
troops. We have particulars to the reported
nghts.-Riehmond Enquirer, Of Saturday.
kIcHnoNp, May 2.-About one thousand Yankees
entered Louisa Court House at O'Clock this morning.
and have since that time torn up the Central Railroad
track distance of four miles in this direction The
trains are all safe, also the army stores The latter
having been removed days before The raid will
prove fruitless to the enemy except the injury 10 the
track, which can be repaired in very short time.
Letters from Hamilton Crossing state that conflict
occurred yesterday afternoon, in the vicinity Of
a of I.eeia
and the advance column of the enemy, which resulted
in driving the latter back several miles, with serious
loss. The Confederate loss is estimated at about
hundred Nothing definite ofto-day's operations. All
accounts from above ola cheering character to
the spirit of army and position of main forces.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-05

LoYAI CITIZENS DRIVEN FROM WASHING
TON, N Cit will be seen, from the following
order of Gen. Potter, that every loyal person in
the town Of Washington has been required to
leave the place Or take the oath of allegiance to
Lincoln's Government. This order is alike cruel
and unusual. No exceptions are made. Whole
families to be driven out wanderers over the
face of the earth, because they are true to the
State and to their native land:
Headquarters, Washington, N. c.,
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-05-06
A Mother,a. GraEc..

Earth has some sacred spots where we feel
like loosening the shoes from our feet, and
treading with holy reyerence-wheIe common
words Of pleasure are unfitting places Wher,
friendships hands have fingered on each 9TH
er where VOWS have been plighicd, prayers
offered, and tears of parting she'd oh, how
the thou hts hover round such places-and
travel back through immeasurable space to
visit them !! But Of all the spots on the green
earth, none is SO sacred as that where rests,
awaiting the resurrection, those We once cher
ished and loved Hence, in all ages, the bet
ter portion of mankind, have chosen aud loved
spots for the burial of their dead, and in those
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-05-06
LIFE rs SWEET

.GWhat," 1 asked a friend, who had been on
delicious country excursion, "did you see
that best pleased you 7"
My fri nd has cultivated her love Of moral,
more than her PERCEPTION of physical beauty,
and was not surprised when, after replying,
with smile, that she would tell me honestly,
she went on to say: any cousin took me to
a man who had been clergyman in the Meth
cdist connection. He had suffered from q
nervous rheumatism, and from n complication
of diseases, aggravated by ignorant sdrusging.
Every muscle in his body, excepting those
which move his eyes and tongue, is paralyzed.
His bUdy mas DeUUme uy -;rUu: ff1s nmDE
haye lost the human form. He has not been
lain on a bed for seven years He suffers
pain.
lie has invented chair which affords him
some aleyation. His ceilings are fresh and
Kindly, and his mind is unimpairsd He
reads constantl-.- His book is fixed in frame.
before him, and he manages to turn the leaves
by an instrument which he, moves with his
tongue He has an income of thirty dollars I.
This pittance, by the sigilant economy of Eis
wife, and s9me aid from kind rustic neighbors,
gentle, patient, and devoted of loving nurses.
She has never too much to do, to do all well
no wish or thought goes beyond the unvary-
ing circle of her conjugal duty. Her love is
as unbounding as his wants--her chcerfulness
as sure as the rising of TIE sun. She has not
for years slept two hours consecutively.
did not know which most to reverence,
his pat ence or hers and so said to them
"Ah! !' said the good man, with most serene
smile, s'life is still sweet to me; how. can it
but be SO with snch wife p
And surely life is sweet to her, who feels
every hour Of the day, the truth of this gra-
cious acknowledgement.
, Oh, ye who live amidst alternate sunshine
sleep and daylight freshness, ye murmurers
ard conpla pers who fret in the harness Of
life till it gals you to the bone-who recoil
at the lightest burden and shrink from pass
ing cloud-consiIer the magnanimous suHerer
my friend described, and learn the divine art
that can distl sweetness from the bitterest
cup. -.to5sf s1ssR
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-05-06
A Chaplain Dismissed for Speaking
$50 Well of Gen McClellan.

The Falmouth correspondent of the Provi-
dence Journal informs the good people of
Rhode Island, the Rev. p. 81. Brrk hardt,
chaplain to the first regiment United States
Dragons, has been dismissed from the SER
vice by the President. The cause of this un-
ccremonious treatment, was a speech which
the Reverend gentleman made TO his former
congregation, at Schenectady, New York, in
which he depicted the dangers he had passed,
and incidentally alluded to General McClel-
Ian's high military qualities" For this he
was summarily punished q
The dismissal from the service of Lieuten-
ant Edgerly, for voting the Democratic ticket,
is worthy counterpart to This manifestation
sof Presidential displeasure. The New York
iStaats: :Zietung. calls these proceedings So
means of encouraging enlistment" l 4lea @
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-05-06

s0 The Copperhead democracy are not
traitors nor sympathizers with rebels, as the
abolition papers charge The coppcrheads So
called by abolition fanatics, are for reconslrue-
The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-05-06

a How he KNOWS IT.-Wheneyer Black
Republican reads an article or hears speech, !,
which contains facts unco1troYertible and
that he can't deny, then he knows the article
or speech in question is reasonable. This IS
how he knows il. ~ Hs So ~ 'sr@