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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10
FROM CHARLESTON.

The yankees have now kept up the seige for -four
months, and they appear to be as far from getting
possession of Charleston ever. They can't even get
Fort Sumter, although they have battered down its
walls All honor heroic soldicry around Char
lesion.
CHARLESTON, November THE enemys f,c was
very slow to-day and mostly from monitor and two
land batteries. Fort Moultrie and Batteries Marion
Marshali and Simkins opened brisk fire on the
my doing some excellent shooting and frequently
driving the Yankees from their guns. The number of
shots hred by The enemy in the last four hours
was 357 Privates Hiwel, Jones and Vaunt of the
28h Georgia, were killed and several privates slightly
wounded on Friday. No casualties report to-day
The firing continues slow. The number of vessels in
side the bar is twentyeght, including the Ironsides
and four monitors
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10

THE PRosPECT.-A letter from Chatham county,
published in the Fayetteville Observer, says.
ut is confidently believed that there is more
lasses in North Carolina than ever at one
time before, and of better quality. Nearly every
family has from 20 to 200 gallons. and some much
more. The quality is very greatly improved, AS
the machinery for manufacturing is better under
stood. The crop is being gathered, and is
yielding nely,I believe; the impression is that we
shall have fully average crop. 1t is generally
believed that there is more wheat in the country
than has been for several years at this time of the
year.
Another letter from Richmond county says:
1--WE have fine time for saving the crops. Corn
will be plentiful in this community; the wheat was
better and large crops will be sown this fall;
the weather is fine for sowing except little too
dry
This would afford a very good prospect if farm
only willing to sell to those who COM
PEELED to buy or starye.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10

In Eqmty-To Fail Term, 1854.
Jackson Perry and Mary NJ, bis wife, VIM Mcbride,
John Mcbride and David Barringcr, against James
Collins and his wife Rebecca, VIM Mccullough and
wife Sussnnah, and William Barringer.
Petition for Sale Of Land for Partition.
In this il appears the satisfaction Of the Court
that the defendants in this reside beyond the linn
its of this State that process cannot be personally
served upon them is therefore ordered by the Court
that publication be made for six weeks, successfully,
in the Western Democrat, commanding them and each
of them TO be and appear at the next term OF this
Court be held for the county Union at the Court
House in Monroe, the 9Th Monday after the 9TH
Monday in August next, then and there TO answer,
plead demur, Judgment pro confesSC will be en-
.ered against them.
Witness, Thomas d. Winchester, Clerk and Master
of said Court at Office in Monroe, this the 9Th day OF
November 1868.
(adv. $9) 7. ID. WINCHESTER, G. NJ. Z.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10

News FROM MExICo-A Conspiracy against
the Imperial Gouernnlcnt-Dates have been re-
ceved from the city of Mexico up to October ls..
A conspiracy against the Imperial Government had
been discovered and large number Of accused
persons had been imprisoned, some shot and 9TH
ers sent to Martinique No movements Of the
French troops were mentioned.
The press was free in commenting on the refu-
sal of Minister COrwin to hold interviews with the
Provisional Government, and also on bis neglect
ing to join in the festivities celebrating the birth
day of Napoleon.
The forces Of Juarez were daily increasing and
twenty seven thousand troops were between Que
retara aud San Luis. Guerillas were increasing
and the adherents of Juarez seemed as determined
as ever to resist the French to the last extremity
The opinion prevailed that large French reinforce
ments would be necessary to complete the subju-
CATION OF the country.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10
LATEST NEWS.
FROM WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

Last week the Federals evacuated the Warm Springs
falling back few miles beyond the State line Two
within miles of Greenville but in returning the
kee cavalry made dash upon their rear, capturing
three men and two wagons Gen. Vance's headquar-
tiers at Marshall His Excellency Governor Vance
arrived here Friday evening, aud on Sunday went
down to the headquarters of the General to satisfy
himself fully as to the situation"
IS. The latest information from the front, is to
the effect that forces under Capt Boone were again
in possession of the Springs IL O'Clock Monday
night Captain B. remained after the~cav VARY t, aud
saved all the wagons.-AshepAe Ners, Moo. sta.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10

WHEELER's COMMANDO private letter from
Braggs army, in the Augusta Constitutionalist,
says: "Gen. Bragg has by special order placed
the entire cavalry Of this army under Gen Wheel
err This gives him q command of $4,000 cavalry
the largest number of dragons any General the
world ever saw has had command off,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10

UNION MEETING BROKEN UP.-The Balti-
more American" of the I'd contains the subjoined
paragraph:
We regret to learn that disgraceful outrage
was committed at Chestertown in the interruption of
an unconditional Union meeting, held in the court
house on Saturday. Whilst the gallant Gen. Car
field, one of the heroes of the army of the Cumber-
land. direct from the field Of Chickamauga, was
addressing the meeting, eggs were thrown at him
by some ofthose who profess to be Constitution
aP' Union men, This, of course, broke mp the
meeting, and several parties suspected OF commit
ting the outrage were very roughly handed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10
FROM VIRGINIA.

If we correctly informed there is material
change in the position of affairs in Northern Virginia,
notwithstanding the report which obtained circulation
yesterday that both armies moving towards Fred
ericks6urg
1t would seem that the enemy busy in
structng the Orange and Alexandria Railroad, but
think that this is indication of early advance up
on their part.
On Wednesday last the Yankees, captured one of our
commissioned officers and five privates, who were on
picket and who had venured hey ond the Tegu-
lar lines.-Richmond Dispatch Of Saturday.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10

ss~ The vote for Senator for Lincoln, CASTOR and
Cat"wba far known is as follows: Catawba-
john + hoke 1877, DR. S X Johnston 1871. CASTOR, at
D"il"s hoke To- Johnston 50, Linebarger 81. Lincsln
anu part oil CASTOR to hear from. 1--WE think Hoke
'e 0hly candidate announced previous the election
harris OF Rutherford has been elected Senator for
Polk Rutherford and Cleaveand
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10
EIGHTH DISTRICT.

According to the above vote, Lander has l6l ma
Jority in the District The vote of the counties is off,
cin except that of Cleaveland. The army vote from
Castor, Union and Mecklenburg is also official ia
AS heard from-two companies from Mecklenburg and
two or three from Union and CASTOR yet TO be
heard from, besides the army vote of Caharrus Caaw
ha, CenveIand, Lincoln and Rowan in part The in
dicItions that Lander is elected, though it will
take the official to decide fully.
The person who sends the of Catawba, says
that the army will reduce Ramsay's majority in
that county Onc-haf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10

will sell at auction in Charlotte, on Saturday the
l4th of November, the following Machinery, viz;
l six-horse Steam Engine,
/ Wood Planer (Daniel's,)
Moulding and stave Machine, 20 B Rogers) with
full set Of Knives,
Turning Lathe (Wood)
Crozing Machine,
] Hoop Splitter
Hoop Shaver,
Stave Jointer,
Circular Saws,
Betting and Shafting
The above may be treated for privately until the day
of sale. JOHN WILKES.
Nov 10, 1863 IL
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10
MOVEMENTS OF PRESIDENT DAVIS.

President Davis arrived at Goldsboro N. c., on Sat-
urday last, his return to Richmond. He :
Enthusiastically received by the citizens and soldie RS,
and being called for, made sew remarks from the
platform of the He said that North Carolina had
done her duty nobly from the battle of Bethel to
Chickamauga and would do her duty Ia the future,
and that the grumbers who sat around their fresdes,
finding fault with the soldiers, thus dampening their
ardor, would be remembered hereafter He closed his
remarks amidst loud cheering expressing the hope
that peace and Providence would soon smile upon
a free and independent people The train moved off
amidst deafenng and prolonged cheers. The Presi-
dent seemed in the enjoyment of good health, his fla
tiguing tour notwithstanding.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10
FARMERS, TAKE NOTICE.

We will attend at the following times and places in
Meckenburg county, for the purpose OF assessing and
making estimates of the Tax In Kind which consists
Of the following articles, to-wt: Wheat Corn, Oats,
Rye Buckwheat, Rice Sweet Potatoes Irish Potatoes,
cured Hay and Fodder, Sugar holasses made OF Cane
mot ofSorghum), Cotton, WOOL Tobacco, Peas, Beans
and Ground Peas.
We will also receive estimates, at the same time, OF
all Cattle and Asses held or owned by person, aud
also all Horses and Mules used In cuuvation-uPon
the value OF all such tax of per cent ~ levied.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10
CAPTURE OF A YANKEE SHIP.

The schooner Alice Webb, from New YORK to Beau
fort, N. c. loaded with provisions and furniture,
into Swansboro N. c.. last week, and taken pos
session of by troops at that place. The yankee
captain mistook Swausboro for Beaufort The prison
ers, consisting of the and two passengers were
sent to Wilmington.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10

EAST TENNEssEE.-Dubin, Nov. 6.-The enc
my's forces have retreated from Greenville. Our
forces pursuing ard at last advices had cross
ed the Holston A small force of the enemy are
remaining at Rosersvile- The Yankees, estimated
at 1000, are marching on Lewisburg, Greensboro
county, under Averill.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10

s Gen. Lees official report of late operations
in Virginia, the pursuit of Meades army, &C.,
states that 2,436 Yankees were captured and the
enemy driven to the defences around Washington
city and Alexandria.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10

To BE ScATTERED.-We understand that the
fourteen thousand Yankee prisoners now nj Rich
mOnd are to be scattered about in various parts Of
the State. Danville. is to be honored with 5000,
Lynchburg 1000, and so on.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10

Bk2T We tender our thanks to Mr. F. Pegram of
Dallas and Mr. N. E. Lowrence of Newton, for their
prompt attention in sending US election re,,rns If
some one in each of the other counties :; 49,: D..
had promptly sent returns US or to tho o,ho- nas
IN this place the result could be placed bevod
doubt The vote everywhere is small, and the rao-,o
generally appear to have taken but little popie
the contest. e'est In
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10

Gov. Warts OF ALABAMA.-The Governor
eject of Alabama, in speech lately delivered in
that State, gives very hopeful views of the future
prospects of our struggle. Having lately served
as Attorney General ia the Cabinet Of President
Davis, he has enjoyed favorable opportunities Of
knowing the real condition of affairs and the men
to whom the management of our Government has
been committed. Although, in the classification
Of parties under the old Government, political
opponent of President Davis, he Jays high tribute
to the virtues and abilities of the President, ap-
preciating them even more highly than when he
entered his Cabinet. Mr.. Watts refers also par
tlcularly to the naval branch Of the service, and
thinks we shall ere long have fleet which will
play an important part in the deliverance of the
country In regard to the subject of reconstruc-
ton, on which some had presumed to question his
soandness, he said he should be almost ashamed to
own himself an Albanian if be could believe there
was man in the State who would agree to the
reconstruction of the old Union. Every month
of the war has aenated them more and more from
a race capable Of such crimes and atrocities until
now there is not nation of Europe which we
would not sooner be annexed to than the Yankee
despotsm.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10
FROM THE WEST.

ATLANTA, Nov 7-Advces from the front afford mott
hing important or interesting. The enemy are slowl
Smelling Lookout mountain.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10

/ will exchange Salt for Pork, giving two pounds O
good dry Salt for pound of unsalted Pork.
Apply TO ROBF. f. DAVIDSON.
Charlotte, Nov 10, 1864. 3t-pd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10

As depredations have been repeatedly committed on
my premises, hereby fOrewarn all persons against
hunting my land with or without dogs. The law
will be enforced against those offending
Nov 10, 1863 lm-pd r. Il. LAFFERTY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10

ARREST A SPY-A whom suspicion had
fallen, yesterday arrested Branchville spy
From papers in his pocket it discovered that he
officer in the service of the United States
Upon being arrested he is said have evinced much
alarm Charleston Mercury 7M.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10

There will be sold at the CouIt House in Dallas
CASTOR county, n g., Tuesday the l7th instant,
likely Boy, about fourteen years old
ELIZABETH A. THOMPSON.
Nov 10. 1853. IL
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10

Es The North Carolina Legislature re assemblies
on the fourth Monday of this month-the 23d dav.
DIvIDEND.-The Bank of North Carolina has
declared semi-annual dividend of FIVE per cent
u Louisiana papers suggest the name Of Gen.
Polk as a candidate for Governor of that Stata
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10

In this county the 9Th instant, oflaryngis, amer
illness of six days Laura Jane daughter Of b. Wat
son aud Jane p. Reid, aged two years. month and
fourteen days.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10

In Iredell county, the 2sth ult, Mr. u. N. Pless
of Rowan county, TO Miss Harriet L. youngest dAugh
ter of Michael Stirewalt of lreder.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10

- There are indications that the enemy will
make another raid into the Eastern portion of this
state at an early day.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10

The New York Herald states that the smallpox
has broken out among the Confederate prisoners
In Fort Delaware
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10

THE ATLANTIC TELEGRAPH CABLE.-The At
lantic telegraph cable is certainly to be tried again
1t appears that the indefatigable Mr. Cyrus Field
has just come over from England to New York,
bringing specimen of the cable manutac-
tured by Messrs Glass, Elliott Il Co, and Yankees
are largely taking stock In other words, that
stupid and blinded people is actually subscribing
money TO forge chain for its own limbs AS be-
FORE the location selected for the cable places boh
ends of it British ground, and therefore abso-
lutely under British control 1t signifies little
what may be the constitution and bylaws of the
company, to keeping it entirely ''neutral,' and
equally accessible to the two nations. All that
kind of arrangement is good only for peace times !;
let war break out between England and the Yam
KEGS and the Atlantic cable will be about as neu-
trail as the Royal Artillery and the Channel Fleet
and the Horse Guards.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10

Ey@ Eek -President Buchanan is in London,
a visit. Hope he will stay there.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10

The total vote of Ohio is 435,427. Brough's
majority over yallandigham is l ,572.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10

SPECULATION, ETC.-A soldier writing from
Fort Caswe begs the speculatdr, if be must specu-
late, to speculate upon something else than the
food necessary to sustain the soldiers families.
He asks how these families are to buy corn at Sc
or S. bushel, or bacon at 50 pound. How far
will the soldiers pay go towards assisting his
family at that rate? He says it would be use
for Congress to increase the soldiers pay, for if it
was raised to $500 a month, the Spectator would
size the pile and get it all for bushel ofcorn.
His remedy for extortion end speculation is, that
Congress shall pass law that every man shall go
into the army who sells bushel OF corn for more
than dollar or pound Of bacon for more than
ten cents.
That of course would be impractieable, and
while the price Of everything else runs wild, would
be unjust, still a move somewhat in that direction
might not be wholly amiss.
1t is mistake under which most people nno-
Gently labor, to suppose that while they speculate
upon something that is not necessary of lIfe
they are doing no harm; thus it is that people
think that specializing in tobacco or whiskcy is
perfectly unobjectionablc> 1t may be compare
lively So but as certain as supposed values balance
each other, so certainly will speculation in one
class Of articles tend to enhance the price OF all
Let tobacco ard bacon be the same price per h.,
and let speculation tobacco to three times its
original price, and you will that, without any
visible effort, or any visible attention having been
directed to it, bacon will have gone up in about
the same proportion Wilmington Journal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10

Lander maJority in county and army 5Ss
stanc,li received vote in this county and
n the above mentioned companies.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10
NINTH DISTRICT.

The army vote given in each District is incomplete.
COMPARING THE VoTE.- have heard some
inquiry made to the time the Sheriffs of the sew
eral counties composing the different Congressional
Districts required to meet to compare the
for members of Congress- The law provides that
the Shertfs shall meet the next Wednesda after
the election at the following places:
LIST D>trct-At Plymouth.
I'd Di>trct-At Greenville
Sd District-At Warsaw.
4th District-At Lumberton.
9th District-At Frank linton.
9th District-At Greensborough.
9TH Di>trict-At Troy.
9Th District-At Charlotte.
9th District-At Wilkesborough.
iUth District-At Asheville.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-10

CHARLOTTE every Saturday IN December
AN are requested TO meet US at the above places
puneulally with list Of their articles, not TO
consume time. J. r. NORRIS,
W. w. GRIER,
Assessors.
B6- will attend at the above times and places for
the purpose of collecting the Tax cattle, &C.
ID. q. MAXWELL,
Nov. 10, 1863 At Collector.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-06
THE PRESIDENT AT WILMINGTON.

WILMINGTON, Nov 5.-The President arrived here
this evening by special Train fiom Charleston, and was
rcaiyed at the Manchester depot by General Whiting
and escorted to his residence, and was welcomed b,
VIM. A. Wright Esq. Tie President replied in Oil
able speech in which he stated that he proud to be
welcomed by so large Of North Caroinianf
to the ancient aud honoTed town of Wilmington, upon
whose soil be hoped the foot Of invading foe might
never fall lie had given Wilmington for her defence
ole of the best soldiers in the ContcderacyoLe whom
he had eeen tried in battle and who had risen higher as
dangers accumulated He felt the full importance OF the
harbor-.he only one still open for traGe-aad would
do all that could be done ter its defence He fxhorted
all to do their duty, either in the field or in sup
porting the army and relieving the families OF sol
ders and spoke Of the honor of the soer and the dis
grace Of the SPECTATOR lie referred TO Chickamauga
aad Charleston, and spoke of the noble spirit OF our
army and people at both places paid hign tribute 10
the soldiers from this Safe, aud exhcrted all to stano
biz for the right predicting future OF independence
liberty and prosperity.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-11-06
FROM CHARLESTON

CHARLESTON, Nov. 5.-Siow irng today from two
monitors and the Rnd batteries. Five hundred and
eighty-seyen shots fred from sunset on Wednes
day to sunset Thursday, of which one hundred AID
twenty five missed. NJ casualties ny to o'clock, this
evening Another ironclad supposed to be the Atlanta
came in from sea and joined the feet inside to-day
Toe Ironsides still remains quiet Three monitors
observed taking On ammunition to day. Prisoner
says tue Ionsdes cannot go North nor tsks part in e
DcrnbsrdADut Her iron plates were all lOosened by
the explosion of the torpedo and they have since
been kept steadily a. the pumps.