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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-21
Circular.

Bureau Of CONSUMPTION, Richmond, March w. i'D''
In view of the difcully OF determining here whelhp
exemptions and details asked for lawful ahd nee,
sary for contractors With the different paris OF Wv
Government notice is hereby given TO all conserhu
that such applications will hereafter be cons'oe'
unless mhde through the officer with whom eonira."
are made or upon his recommendation and eefilheAu
Al least II this is impractieabIe, the contractor nv,
state the reason why aud the name Of the 'bcer VIZ
whom the contracts, and the charaelfr ana ei'eH'
the contract BY order Superintendent:
A. e. JONES,
Arr;i7 ,aca Al Lieutenant-Col A. A. &.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-21
Tennessee & Ohio II. Il.

On and after Friday, April 10, 1868, the trains on
this road will leave Statewide on Mondays, Tuesdays
THURSDAYS and Saturdays, at s. A. NJ, arriving at
Charlotte at 30 A. NJ Returning same days, leaving
Charlotte at $40 p ~ and arriving at SatesvilIe
7.I5 p. NJ. Ihoc. n. ohAhr,
April IA 1863 II Gen. Sup't.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-21
Headq's Camp OF Instruction

HALElGEJ NaICu - 10''
Special Orders, No. 3O4
Notice is hereby given that according to instructor
received from the Bureau Of CONSUMPTION Jn'u1.' "
the Peace between the conscript ages are hap' "
conscription. They will be enrolled Immediately, HpI
this notice is published that they may make '"'''
arrangements accordingly. .,,--
By order OF Col. PETER hAhL",i
Commandant Of ConssriPts IN n u
]. G. PIERCE, Adjutant.
Aoril
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-21

Having taken out Letters OF Administration win ln1
viii annexed the estate Of A. J. Dunn deceased,
all persons having claims against said estate 81
hereby notified TO present them witha the time Pr
scribed by law, this notice will be pleaded 70 %
of their recovery. And those Indebted 10 said es'
arc requested 70 make In mediate settlement
- w w. GRIER Admir-
Feb a 1854 N With the Will anRtIed'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-21
Dr. JAS. M. HENDERSON

Offers his Professional Services to the citizens Of the
surrounding community. He has located at the late
residence of his father, ID. ~ Henderson, Decd two
miles north of Charlotte.
Ear 1853 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-21

We see it stated that there is bill before the
Legislature of Georgia to repeal the law.forbd-
ding the teaching of negroes to read. 1t was in
troduced at the instance of the clergy. The bill
is said to have passed the Senate. The law for
bidding negroes to be taught to read was passed
in consequence of the intermeddling. of the abo-
litonists of the North with the subject of slavery
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-21

SHOE PEGs.-The Staunton Spectator describes
the process of making shoe pegs at the factory
in that town. maple tree is felled in the forest
one day-haued to town--delivered at the peg
manufactory-in less time than a stammerins
man can say "Jack Robinson" it is manufactured
into shoe pegs, and in few more days, some of
the pegs are on the shoes Of our soldiers chasing
fleeing Yankees. The proprietors now fur
nishing the Government at the price of $40 DER
bushel and sell to indiv iduals at SIC per bushel.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-21

General SCOTS health is said to be failing him
fast. He his confined to bis apartments in the
Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York, almost entirely
helpless, and it is said that his mind at length Is
breaking Gown under the weight of years, and
mental and bodily troubles
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-21

From ABRoAD.-We have reliable informa-
ton that one of our most accomplished naval off,
GERS is about to start with fine vessel on tour of
exploration, TO rival the doings of the Alabama
and that another will be ready on the LIST May, un-
der another gallant commander. The exploits of
the Alabama have done good service, we have no
doubt the new vessels will advance our reputation
as successful nayigators,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-21
$50 REWARD.

HEADQUARTERS 7th ~ @. Regiment, I
Camp Gregg, Fredericksburg, Va, March 29th.
The above reward Will be paid for the apprehension
of P,rates Rufus Johnston and Robert Muwee, desert
ers from Co. D, 7th Regiment NJ c. Troops Johnston
is 10 wears of age, feet inches in height grey eyes,
light brown hair, fair complexion, without beard and
Hin Rowan county. Muwee is 20 years of age, feet
OI inches high grey eyes, dark hair fair complexion
and has the mark of cut of his eye-lids He
has been lurking abont Charlotte for year, and
had inst returned under Gov. Vances proclamation.
WIN. j. KERR,
Aprii z 1868 Capt Co. d, 7th N G Regt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-21

saT The Lynchburg Republican concludes an
article on spectators and extortioners as follows
u. These men are now doing for Lincoln more
than the whole North in arms could do towards
our subjugation, and we them of the terrible
dangers that lie right in their paths-subjugation,
themselves and their children slaves and beggars,
and want their portion at the close of this UPRIGHT
eous war. Of what avail are the sturdy blows of
our gallant soldiers against the common enemy, if
the people AT HOME fight against their defenders.
Think of this you who are specializing and making
your thousands between sun and sun-think what
all your i'll gotten wealth will advantage you when
the hirelng hordes of the Abolition despot shall
thunder at the doors of your palatial residences,
built with the money wrung from the bleeding
pores of your necessitous neighbors. Think of
these things and forsske the evil way ere Yankee
bayonets shall wrest from you your ilgotten gains
and consigu you to fate worse than death itself.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-21

BARN BURNr-Just before eight O'Clock. IN
Thursday night of week before last, the barn of
Ralph Gorrell Esq, of this place, was discovered
to be en- FIRE. and was speedily entirely consumed
Besides large quantity of provender aud other
valuable property destroyed, Mr. GorrelPs carriage
horses persisted 10 the flames There are strong
suspicious that this FIRE was caused by some endish
ncendiary, though nothing certain as to its origin
is az Jet known.- Greensboro Patriot.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-21
FROM VIRGINIA.

THE FIGHT ON THE UPPER RAPpAHANNoCK-
Railway intelligence makes out the fight on the
Rappahannock, on Tuesday at ,Kelly's Ford, in
which the enemy was repulsed after FIVE successive
attempts to cross with loss extent not known,
but slight on the Confederate side. On the same
day demonstration made near Germanna
and y. S. Ford, but no engagement is rerorted.-It
was believed that Hooker intended general
advance, but all remaining quiet on yesterday,
this impression abated. report was in circulation
based upon the statement of civilian from Fred
ericksburg, thai general advance was projected
by the enemy, but that large body of the troops
whose term of service expire between the 1st and
10th of May, refused to obey orders, believing
that it was the object of the commander-in- chief
to force them into fight of desperation before the
efficiency of the army should be impaired by the
emergencies which would arise during tina, period
-Richmond Enquirer.
THE WILLIAMSBURG AFFAIR.-From letter
written by an officer of General Wise's command
to gentleman in this city, under date of the
18th, we have some information with reference to
affairs at Williamsburg Va. The letter states that
the enemy had surrendered the possession of the
town to our forces, and that we have troops there
The citizens Of the place were moving out rapidly,
perhaps in anticipation of. further fighting, and
were receiving the protection of our forces. The
officers of the Insane ASYLUM have appealed to
Gen. Wise for protection which was accorded.
a considerable number Of conscripts and contra
bands we're captured by our men. The loyal peo-
pie of that section have saved large amount of
forage, which was being hauled away as rapid
ly as the means of transportation would allow.
There was, also, some bacon and salt secured
Our forces were greeted by the people of the an
cient town with marked manifestations of delight.
Richmond Dispatch.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-21
WOULDERS WANTED.

Iwant to employ three or -four good Moulders at my
Furnace in Lincoln county, Spring Hill Forge P. o.
April Z, 1868 j. W. DEkh.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-21
FROM THE WEST,

FROM Observation-Disclosures, April IL
Eight boats passed Vicksburg last night-one
was burnt aud two disabled; the other FIVE passed
successfully. A rumor that the canal from Mill
kin's Bend had reached the Mississippi near New
Carthage, is believed also, the construction of bat
tcres opposite Vcksburg and that Jew has been
paid to burn the bridge "Big Black" Vicksburg
is to be attacked within ten days. All the officers
absent have been ordered to report opposite Vicks-
burg Sixty-four steamer, have left Memphis for
Vicksburg, carrying soldiers aud "nggers."
CHATTANOOGA, April 1.-THE rumors of
Van Dorn's fight at Franklin prove to have been
exaggerated. The loss was only so on each sides
Only portion of Freeman's battery was captured
by the enemy, which was Immediately retaken.
Maj Dick Mccain has captured another yankee
railroad train Il also destroyed long wagon train.
Two more gun-boats and three transports
the Cumberland river have been destroyed by the
ConfeGerates under Wheeler.
CHATTANOOGA, April 1G.-Eleven Federal
officers, captured by Gen. Wheeler's command
reached here this evening. Capt. Maple and
Lieut.. Spencer, of Rosencran,z's staff, are among
the number
ALIEN SKgLKERs.-The Legislature of Texas,
at its late session. passed law chising for
eigners who have taken alien oath, and those
who have left the State to avoid participation in
the war. 1t declares that they shall neither take
nor hold property, vote at any election, serve on
juries exercise any of the rights Of citizens
Those who not disposed to assist the govern
ment in times of war and danger are not permitted
to enjoy its blessings in times of peace and pros
perty.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-21

A Screw LoosE-The Savannah Republican
says that recently Government -four was passing
over the North Carolina Railroad from Raleigh to
Charlotte on the same Gay that other Government
flour was passing the other way, from Charlotte to
Raleigh. Also, that shot of the same calibre and
description have been passing from Mobile to
Montgomery and from Montgomery to Mobile
And yet again, that sugar has been carried from
vicksburg to Jackson, and then again from
jackson towards Vicksburg Considering the
burdens OF transportation over all Railroads. this
is Inaccessible folly of some of the officials. The
Republican also says that the bidding of Confed-
crate agents against each other at the blockade
sales In Charleston has been the cause of much of
the extrsvagant prices there. Also in the nur.
chase of Corn in Georgia.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-18
THE PACIFIC RAILROAD.

The great work is progressing ST.
lently and steadily. Notwithstanding
the existence Of the war that would
absorb the resources of any other ma.
tion, we can find time and means to
undertake one of the most gigantic
enterprises that has ever been sug
gested. #t.r a ...# a.-
The roads are divided into three
parts, called the eastern, central and
western roads. The eastern portion
extends from the junction of the Mis-
souri and Kansas rivers, to the l0Oti
meridian Of Longitude, about 25C
miles. This portion, which is now
nearly completed, is now being con.
structed by the Leavenworth, Pawnee
& Western railroad company of Kan
sas.
The central portion connects with
the west Of the eastern, and runs
through Nebraska, Utah and Nevada,
terminating at the eastern boundary
of California; distance Of 1900
miles. This portion is TO be construct
ed by the Union Pacific railroad COM
pany. The authorities at Salt Lake
are directly interested in this part and
propose to build about 800 miles of it.
The western division will prove for
the length of it the most difficult to
complete as it passes through noun.
tainous regions. where it will be nee.
essary to tunnel many of the ridges
About eighteen OF these will be bored
the shortest of which will be three hun.
dred feet and some of them as much
as 1870 feet long
Ii is about l55 miles from the east.
ern terminus of the road to the navi,
gable waters of the Sacramento river,
at some point of which the road will
terminate.
The cost of these l55 miles, some
Of which is ready for the rails, will be
about S22, 100000 or about $S5,
80 per mile. This part Of the roads
is under the auspices of the Central
Pacific Railroad Company of Califor-
MIA.
The entire length of the road from
Council Bluffs to the Sacramento riv-
er is about 1850 miles, and is estima-
ted to cost about Sl00,0O0,OOO. Much
Of the road lies through rich mineral
sections, and well wooded regions,
where timber can be got for ties.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-18

that is, it is to be applied only wher
there is danger of their becoming a
burden to the community, and then
they deserve pay for their forced la
Dor in the same proportion as white
men would receive it.
There ,is no binding ourselves to
the fact that, whether we like it or
not, the blacks are part of this nation
for veal or for woe. If they are trea
ted fairly, like men, with equal, demo
cratic justice, they will as race soon
learn to take care of themselves, and
soon raise themselves from the depths
of slavery to honest independence
More than this they will become a
class OF immense Importance to the
country, both as producers and consul
mers. They will form alaboring class
of freemen such as no other nation
possesses, and their rise from bond
age to the enjoyment Of freedom and
justice, will involve a constant and
steady increase in the sources of ma
tional prosperity, security and power.
The same free and equal justice
that each one of us demands for him
self, is demanded by the negro. He
has as good right to it as we have
1t is the duty of every man who loves
his country. who believes in the inal
ienable rights of man and who would
serve God to help him secure it. I'
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-18
A GREAT SALT NINE.

Capt. Davis Hatch, of Norwalk,
Conn, has just returned home from
winters visit to the east end of The is
land of st. Domingo, now under the
Spanish Government. His object in
going out, according to the New Ha-
ven Journal, was to examine the
great salt mines in the province Of
Azua, about eighty miles to the west
OF the city of St. Domingo, and, if find
ing them as represented, to petition
the Spanish Government for a grant
of the mines, and also the privilege Of
railroad or other mode of transpor-
tation to seaport from whence the
products of the mines could be expor-
ted. After thorough examination
of the mines, Capt. Hatch found them
more extensive than represented, and
very easy to be worked. There is
mountain ten or twelve miles long,
about one and ahalf wide, and about
four hundred feet high, which is SOL
id mass Of pure rock salt, samples Of
which the Captain has brought homo
with him. There is coating of earth
over the surface varying from FIVE to
ten feet in thickness on the top, and
somewhat thicker at the base. @f
From the examination made, il is
evident the mines extend far below
the surface of the earth. In excava-
ting the salt, they frequently came
across solid crystals ten or twelve in
ches square, clear as ice. Being
satisfied Of the value and Importance
of the mines, Capt. Hatch passed
week in surveying the country around
them, and from thence to the seaboard.
From the east end of the Salt Noun
tain to the safe and commodious har-
bor Of Barahona, the distance is about
twenty-four miles, through perfectly
level country, rich soil, and heavily
timbered with the most durable wood.
But one bridge is required the whole
distance, and that across a narrow
river. Returning to st. Domingo.
Capt. Hatch obtained grant from the
Government for working the mines,
and the exclusive privilege for rail-
road from the mines to the port Of Bar
ahona. for the term of 80 years, and
allowing all the material required for
the construction and working of tho
road to be brought in free of duty, to-
gether with many other privileges
the Government receiving compen-
sation of half a cent per bushcl on the
salt exported-the right of way, to-
gether with all the timber that is re-
quired, to be free. " lhaf
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-18
STORY OF A GIRL SOLDIER.

The Louisville Journal gathers from
her own lips the following romantic
account of girl who has been serv-
ing in the army as soldier for nearly
a year, under the assumed name of
Frank Martin, and who is still detain-
ed, though her disguise has been de-
tected second time, and is at Louis
vile +:
frank was born near Bristol, Penn
sylvania, and her parents now reside
at Alleghany City, Pennsylvania,
where she was raised. They are
highly respectable people, and in very
good circumstances. She was sent to
the convent in Wheeling, Virginia, at
twelve years of age, where she re-
NAMED until the breaking ont of the
war, having acquired a superior edu-
cation and all the accomplishments Of
modern usage She visited home af.
ter leaving the convent, and after
taking leave of her parents, proceeded
to this city in July last, with the de-
sign of enlisting in the East Tennes-
see cavalry, which she accomplished,
and accompanied the army ofthe Cum.
berland to Nashville. She was in the
thickest Of the fight at Murfreesboro,
and was severely wounded in the
shoulder, but fought gallantly, and
waded Stone river into Murfreesboro
on the memorable Sunday on which
our forces were driven back. She
had her wound dressed and her sex
was disclosed, and Gen. Rosecrans
made acquainted with the fact. She
was accordingly mustered out Of fserv-
ice, Notwithstanding her earnest en-,
treaty to be allowed to serve the ca use
she loved so well. The General was
very favorably impressed with hel
daring bravery, and superintendcd the
arrangements for her safe transmits
sion to her parents. She left the army
of the Cumberland resolved to enlist
again in the first regiment she met
When she arrived at Bowling Green
she found the Sth Michigan there, and
enlisted, since which time she has
been aud is now conhected with it.
She is represented as an excellent
horseman, and has been honored with
the position Of regimental bugler in
the regiment. She has seen and en-
dured all tho privations and hardships
| incident to the life Of the soldier, and
gained an enviable, reputation as a
scout having made several wonderful
expeditions, which were attended with
signal success. Frank is only eigh-
teen years of age, quite small, and a
beautiful figure. She has auburn hair
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-18

the crowd that surrounded him. This
copperhead, who had been SO fierce
and defiant at first, begged and bawl.
ed like the great cowardly calf that
he was, aud conducted himselfin such
a contemtibly ludicrous manner that,
instead of receiving sympathy from
any one, even the ladies laughed at
him.
One ofthe two friends that he met
with at the depot, Pat. Marnan, hurried
off to Mr.. S. f. Clark of +" Common
School" notoriety, for a writ Of ha-
beas corpus, which was issued by the
District Court now in session, but was
disregarded by the Marshal.
Mr.. Clark stated on his writ that
Mr.. Copperbead was restrained of his
liberty for cheering for JEFF. Davis in
Ottumwa for fun but we are inclined
to the opinion that his client by this
time don't appreciate the funny part
of it.
The Marshal took the prisoner 10
Keokuk on the three o'clock train,
where he left him, committed to trial,
himself returning Saturday evening
to procure further evidence, which is
very strong against the prisoner.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-18
Mtstparh tbs COURSE Of empire takes its aotap.'


| if we are to have war, let us have
men qualified to successfully carry it
on. &, We insist on having men prepar-
ed for law, for medicine, for theology,
for teaching, and why not for war ?
1t may be answered, that we are not
a warlike nation-that we rely upon
the intelligence and virtue of the peo-
pie to maintain our free institutions.
We have done so, and must do so
still but when portion Of our pop
ulation, not thoroughly imbued with a
love of virtue and intelligence, decide
to break down our Government and
destroy our free institutions, we must
rely upon the strong arm of power
upon organized force, to repel force
and in such contest neH directed ef.
fort must prevail over mere power.
Iowa will be entitled to six cadets
here next year, and if they wish to
take good stand, and maintain it,
and graduate with honor, let them
come ,cdi prepared Although but lit
tie is required in the preliminary ex-
animation, they should be about per- feet
in that little. No one ought to enter
here who is not prepared teach good
common school, and | hope" the pow
ers that be y" will make that a sine qua
non in future examinations. V.
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-18
From the otumwa Qowa) Courier.
A HURRAH FOR JEFF DAVIS. >

Last friday afternoon. man named
Nealy who lives near Chillicothe. in
this county, passed up Main street
in his wagon hurrahing for JEFF Davis,
He stopped at the store of Moss a Co.
where the Provost Marshal found him.
When the Marshal asked him if he
was the man who had cheered for Jeh.
Davis, he Strengthened himself mp and
declared that " he pas that" and told
the Marshal that "he would blow
the first man through that laid hands
on him." but very fortunately he
didn't "blow $50 as to injure any
body, but was tied and taken to the
keokuk depot, to await the arrival Of
the train, where, with two exceptions
Notwithstanding his fearful appeals
be received no sign Of sympathy from
Charles City Republican intelligencer. [volume] (Charles City, Iowa) 1861-1864, 1863-06-18

which she wears quite short. and
large blue eyes, beaming with bright
ness and intelligence. Her complex
ion is naturally very fair, though
slightly bronzed at present from the
effects of exposure. She is exceeding
ly pretty, and very amiable. Her
conversation denotes more than ordi-
nary accomplishment, and what is
stranger than all, she appears very
refined in her manners, giving no ev-
idence whatever Of the rndeness
which might naturally be expected
from her late associations. Frank
informs US that she has discovered a
great many females in the army, and
is now intimately acquainted with
young lady who is a Lieutenant in the
army. She has assisted in burying
three female soldiers at different times,
whose sex was unknown to any one
but herself" Ef..F .f s-'. ..