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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14
By command of Gen. Beauregard.
FROM THE WEST.

JACKSON, April ll.-Gen: Lee reports the enemy at
Black Bayou retreating towards the river and laying
waste the whole country near Grenada. The river
patrol on two gunboas conveying FIVE cavalry trans
ports, passed up the Mississippi on the sth- Also,
nineteen transports containing infantry and forty
freight boats loaded bound down. -
JACKSON, April lO.-Fiftg-three Yankee gunboats
have gone up the Codwater Three Yankee iron clads
have been abandoned and destroyed Mt the mouth of
the Amite The Memphis line is closed Dramatically
for sixty days-nei:her cotton nor contrabands ad
mitted
VicKsBURG April le.-Nothing new here Two ad-
ditona transports went up to-day, loaded with troops
and others are preparing to go.
CuATTANooaA Aril l0.-Nothing additional from The
front o-day. Eighteen prisoners, captured
Franklin by Van Dorm reached here tonight. Parties
through the lines report number of Confederate
prisoners hcra ed from their guards by the citizens of
Mount Sterling Indiana. Burnside is Louisville
with 20, 900 men,
despatch to the Mobile Advertiser, from Spring
Hail. Tenn. says the enemy reported evacuating
franklin The papers from Nashville acknowledge the
sinking of transports and disabling gunboats by
artillery.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14

Catalogue of AUCTION Sales at Bamiaytoa,
NJ C-Champsgne s160 per basket; Sperm
Candles IS 20 per ID; Star Candles s. so per ID;
Castillo Soap $50 to s39 per ID; Sole Leather
$50 per lb; Congou Tea s6s to $50 per ID; young
Hyson Tea $5s per Id; Gunpowder Tea $50 per
ID; Imperial Tea So per ID; extract loguood S8a
per box; table salt SIS 80 per Id bags; nails s2a
to 81 per Id; Coates spool cotton So 10 to sc 90
per lb; soda ash % % to 2 so per ID; sal soda
slt to Sli per lb; wedding hoes and rice hoes
SIS 20 per dozen; sulphate quinine s22 so per
ounce; cotton hsndksrchiefs SIC 90! per dozen;
ehambrey 81 50 per yard; stripes 81 rs per yard;
Ladies' Congress Caters sl4 per pair; misses
Morocco CATERS 80 per pair; Ladies' and misses
assorted shoes 80; Ladies' Morocco boots $40;
Ladies Bootees s2l per pair; Mems Congress
Caters sl2 so per pair. letter paper SAT so per
ream; Envelopes 500 per NJ; commercial note paper
s4s per a ream; buff envelopes $50 per W.. Blank
books $50 per dozen; foolscap paper $50 SO per
ream; note paper $40 per package 1 ream; memo
randum books sl2 per dozen; mackerel s2Ie
per Darrell copperas 81 10 per ID; Coffee SO 90 to
3 80 per lb; bs9gn sugar % to 95 ceuts'per ID;
kerosene oil SIG per gallon Wilmington Journal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14
COMMON SCHOOLS IN MECKLEN-
BURG COUNTY,

For the satisfaction of Committeeman and Teachers
you will find IN the table below the amount due each
Common School District in the county 1t has been
the impression of some that account of the present
war the Common School system has been suspended
for time. i you such is not the Neck
lenburg county has still continued receive from the
State her share of money appropriated for Common
School purposes The tax laid by the county for that
has been loaned the county authorities for
the purpose of procuring supplies for INDECENT families
whose husbands in the service of their country
but the money received from the Literary Fund is used
for keeping up the Schools.
| am well aware that our country is in confused
condition But the same time am satisfied that
let this conflict end it may that there be moth
ing more profitable advantageous to the rising
reneration than good education. Therefore permit
me as your Chairman, to enjon you as Committee
men when you shall have received your appointments
to employ teachers viz: Females, and apply all the
money allowed your District the support OF Com
mon Schools.
would be glad to meet with any Of you Of any time
and give you all the instruction am in possession oil
in regard to conducting Common Schools
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14
NORTHERN AND FOREIGN ITEMS.

The New York Herald says the Polish insurrection
having collapsed Napoleon is free to pursue his plans
in regard to America and from Lord RusselPs insult
ing tone to Mr. Adams, it fears that England bodies the
United States good. The Herald urges Lincoln to
prosecute the while there is prospect of starving
out the South.
No response has yet been received in Washington
from France in to Stewards letter declining the
peace propositions of the French Government.
The London Times considers the struggle in Poland
virtually at An end. Bat the allied powers justf
ed in requiring that Poland shall have all that Was
guaranteed to her by the treaty of Vienna.
It is stated that Governor Todd (Abolltionist) of
Ohio has been arrested and held to bail for kdnap
ping DR.. Olds, last summer.
MOBILE August ll-An officer from British war
vessel off the bar last night reports the capture of the
city of Mexico by the French.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14

FROM WASHINGTON, N. G.


We have conversed with gentleman who left Gen.
als headquarters at O'CLOCK yesterday morning and
learn from him that en- Hill has the tow perfectly
surrounded, that two transports gunboas had been
destroyed by forces The steamer Louisiana had
not been disabled. She stiIl Washington una
Die to get down the river. On Tuesday the enemy
attempted to reinforce Washington from Newbern
when fight took place somewhere between Swift
Greek and Chocowiniiy cross roads, and the enemy
driven back Picket skirmishng is continually taking
place We did not learn whether we lost any men i'm
the above fight or not. @1
Gen. Hill has demand for the surrender of the
town, which refused. He then requested the
women and children to be removed, which was re-
FUSED From what can gather, il appears that the
enemy are unable to procure provisions either by land
or water WILMINGTON Journal, l0th.
There are numerous reports in circulation from
Washington, but we think the above is the most
correct statement of operations in that direction that
we have seen. a
. kIxsTos, N. c. April lO-I have not a word of news
10 communicate to you this morning III is more quiet
here than usual. The Yankees reported at Swift
Creek have fallen"back to Newborn, having received
advices about Streets Ferry of the position Of our
troops, who were laying in wait for them We heard
from General Hill last night, and all is well-Cor Of
Raleigh Journal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14
600 REWARD.

The above reward $40 for each of thcm) will be
paid for The apprehension Of John D. Ewing and Thos
King, members of my company, when delivered at
Camp, near Guinea Station, Va. or wherever the
company may be stationed. The said Ewing and
King left the camp GuiRea Station on the 2sth
of March last without leave Ewing is about 20 or u
years of age, about feet inches high sandy hair,
grey eyes and fair complexon-and is supposed to be
lurking in the vicinity of Charlotte, n. c. King is
about ls years of age, feet six inches high, dark
hair blue eyes, fair complexion-and is supposed to
be lurking in the neghborhood of Steel Creek or tho
vicinity of Charlotte, u c.
BY order of Col. W. L. J. LowRANcE.
&. VI. EORMEST,
April a. 1863 St. CAPT Co. q, 34th n. G. Regt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14

"In order that the most efectus means in our
power may be speedily and systematically adopted.
both for the outstanding and distribution of our pre-
sent supplies, and for securing large provision
crop for the next yenr, earnestly recommend that
meetings of the farmers and planters ofeach Coun-
ty and neighborhood Of the State be held immediate
~. to express their condemnation of cotton and to-
bacco planting. and to devise means of mutual aid
and assistance in the trials of the coming season.
Much good can be done in this way, and whole
some public opinion set forth, more powerful, per-
haps, to steer past our impending dangers than
tie fines and pena lilies Of statutc"- Coz. Tance's
-iddresS,
We republish the above from the Address Of the
Governor of North Carolina for the purpose of urg
ing cur farming friends to hold meetings and take
the action recommended by the Governor Has
there been any arrangement made to hold meet
ing in this county or adjoining counties! Onr
country friends must first move in the matter Let
us all unite in sustaining the authorities in their
wise recommendations.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14

Escaped from Lincoln county Jail on the Stat OF
March, two negro men, FRANK aud BILL. They were
confined for the murder OF their master, Hugh Little.
Frank Is about p years DID, dark complicated ordinary
size. Bill 10 about 20 years old, about feet high,
stout and very black will give the above reward for
the apprehension aud confinement Of the negroes.
L. II. L0WRANCE, Sheriff,
April IA, 1863 N-pd BY C. MILLER, Tailor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14
FROM CHARLESTON.

CHARLESTON, April ll-An quiet to-day. A Yankee
prisoner captured last night Folly Island, repor is
that the "Ironsdes" is leaking badly and all the
Monitors more or less injured the Passae seriously,
and gone to Port Royal.
Gen. Beauregard has issued the following short
address to the Soldiers ut Charleston
Soldiers !! The eyes of your conntrymen are nov
turned upon you the of the second anniversary
of the 18th of April 1861! when the sovereignty of the
State OF South Carolina was triun. ,hanty indicated
within the harbor which we. to defend. The
happy issue of the action the 9TH instant-the
stranded rddled wreck of the iron mailed Keokukher
baed coaduors forced retire beyond the range of
guns, have inspired confidence in the country that
ultimate will be complete. An inestisnably
precious charge has been confded to your keeping,
with every reliance on your manhood and enduring
patriotism.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14
NOTICE..

The Members of the Mecklenburg Agricultural
Society requested to meet in the Courthouse in
Charlotte at IL o'clock Wednesday the 10th inst.
II is important that every member be present. as bust
pertaining the continuance of the Society will
be transacted. A. B. DAVIDSON,
April IA 1863 President
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14
STRAYED COW.

Strayed from my lot in Charlotte about the last of
March, red Cow. | bought her from Capt. Spots
wood, and the person who sold her TO him probably
can give me some information as to her whereabouts
| will give SIS reward for her.
April IA, 1863 If T. II. BREM.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14

Rev. A. G. STACY.-Rev. a. G. Stacy, of the
South Carolina Conference, has been elected Presi
dent of the Davenport Female College, at Lenoir,
n. g. This gentleman is highly qualified to dis
charge the duties of the institution, and under his
direction will sustain its former reputation The
exrrcitcs of the College will be resumed on the 29th
May next. See advertisement.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14

At Auction, on the Public Square, on Tuesday, the
18th inst, case of very fine AMPUTATING INSTRU-
aENTS-thr property of the late DIR JOS w. Caldwell
Also, good secondhand Buggy and Harness-very
little SAML. p. CALDWELL,
April IA, 1868 lt-pd Admr.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14
PUBLIC SALE.

AS administrator of the Estate of A Winter, deed
l will expose to public sale the Public Square in
Charlotte, on the 3Oth inst box of superior MILL.
WRIGHT TOOLS. Sale to commence At one o'clock.
Terms made known day of sale.
II. C. REID AAmr.
April Ia, 1863 3t by WM. REID, Agent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14
CHANGE OF SCHEDUl

GA and after Friday April 10, 1858, Che ts&ins on
this road will leave Statesvile Mondays, Tuesdays
Tbursdays and Saturdays, At A. NJ, arriving ut
charIotte Mt 30 A. NJ Returning same days, leaving
charlotte at p ~ and arriving at Statewide a.
fI5P.M NJ. THUS. n SHARE,
April II, 1893 tt Geo. Supt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14

The steamers Ella and Anna, formerly of the New
Orleans and Galveston line arrived Charleston on
Saturday morning last from Nassau, with eorgo OF
gar. And on Saturday night another vessel loaded
with guns saltpetre and shoes, closely pursued
by the blockders that she was run ashore and
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14

Il We are unalterably opposed to the bill now
before Congress to elect members of Congress by a
general State ticket instead of by District tickets,
as at present. It would prevent the minority of
each State (when parties organized, as it is
likely they will be at some tme) from having voice
in Congress. We suppose the bill was originated
by the members of Congress from Kentucky and
Missouri. in order that they may hold their seats
years longer. the greater part of those States
are in the possession of the enemy and it would be
impossible to hold elections in all the different Dis
trcts But it would be far better to let those Re-
representatives. retire from Congress for the present
than to adopt the measure proposed
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14

! STOCK MARKET, Raleigh, April IN C Bonds
old ISSUE 10 and interest: new ISSUE l25 to l3O Ss
l35 and interest. Confederate Bonds los to log
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14

WATCH YOUR PREMIsEs.-One or two attempts
have been made to burn houses in this place within
the last week. and Tuesday night last the store
Of Koopmann & Phelps was entered by some robher
and $40 in money and several watches stolen. We
have also heard of persons losing ovcrcoats and
shnwls from the passages of their dwellings,. 1t
would be we'll for all be the alert i'll these
times Negroes walk through some parts of the
town at all hours of the night, and strange white
men are allowed to pass and repass without being
questioned.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14

:. The Lncolnites at Washington are having gay
time with negro ambassador and his attaches from
Hayti. Seward and others gave them dinner par
ties, and negroes and white people Gi1ed together
promiscuously; and with shame be it sad wkite
females participated in the entertainments. Such
Is Northern society.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14

Congress passed bill to confer some particular
privilege on S. C. Regiment of Artillery Ito allow
it to be composed of IL companies, &C., think, J
but President Davis vetoed it; whereupon the Sem
ate passed it again by two thirds vote. When the,
bill went the House that body sustained the veto
and rejected the bill by large majority.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14

Ii is stated that Magistrates merely 10 be en-
rolled at present They are to be allowed to remain
at home until called for.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14
CHARLOTTE MARKET, APRIL l3

WOIaSSeS, none
Nails 500 per key.
Eatables are in demand, especially corn meal.
There is, no doubt, plenty of corn in the country,
and yet meal is scarce.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14

The above does not include the Spring Distribution
Jug ordered by the Literary Board
J, p. ROSS. Chm.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14

SALT.-We have received from the Mecklenburg
Salt Company through DR.. E. Nye Hutchinson, a
bag of excellent Salt manufactured under the direc-
ton of Prof w. c. Kerr on the South Carolina
coast. This Salt is as fine specimen as we have
ever from the coast and we have no doubt it is
a good article. 1t may be found for sale at the
store of W. NJ Mathews, in Charlotte
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14

NEWSPAPERS, Every newspaper in the Con-
federacy has been either reduced in size is pub
Eshed op half sheet or has advanced the price of
subscription We think that our contemporaries
who have rc.nced their dimensions have the decided
advantage over those who only increased their
price one-third oneh half and maintained their old
f'ze. If we were to publish only half sheet, we
ihight afford to furnish it at the old price, two
d'har>' and make more money than we now.make at
1"nr dollars for whole sheet. We have no fears
OF being compelled to- suspend, because we intend
=" charge enough for the paper keep it up at all
hazards. With what paper we have ON hand and
nave engaged we can get along for the next year.
1t Everybody will save their rags, and sell them
I" the paper mills or their agents. newspapers can
be furnished at a lower price
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14

u We have said repeatedly, and say again, that
announcements of marriages and deaths and othes
communications sent us without being accompanied
with responsible name, will receive no attention
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14

TIE WEATHER.-We had real wintry weather
last week the days and nights being unusually
cool for the season, and two mornings
there plenty of ice, and three four frosts
during the week. But the weather fair afford
ing farmers good opportunity to push forward
field operations.
Notwithstanding we have had so many frosts since
the lst April, are grutifed 20 learn that peaches
and other fruit have not been killed. If the coun-
fry is blessed with good crop Of fruit it will save
mrnt and hrcnd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14

ARhts1ED-We regret to learn that Dr aso,-. r
charlotte, n. c., who wen, to Enrona ~ Anurews OF
- ;1 - was arrested and is in Fort Warren 7,
is I"ld tue Doctor was not re,icent abopt hs II
please it.-Coium6ia Caroltnian 0"e ~ De 10
DR.. Andrews did no, go as government .cs,. IT,.
business was of personal and private character W.
learn that at Nassau he obtained passport from ~
BriisPConsul (he having been born in England I'm,
spent the greater portion of his life in this coun,r
aud with this passport he supposed that he could 60
ont BY way of New YORK. He may be detained by the
enemy for some time, thus causing him loss and in
convenience, may he forced to return South after
t,0oO'ng him of what money he has. This is the only
harm, We presume, they can, so him.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14

II We make the following extract from a letter
from a North Carolina soldier-a man who has been
in the service since the commencement of the war
We publish it with the hope that it may do good bv
causing those at home who may have been guilty
of the evil complained Of to reflect and change their
conduct:
Camp Gregg, near Frederick sburg. Va.
March 90, 1868.
II am afraid there are too many people at home
who harbor deserters, for there are great many
assertions taking place. can't account for it, as
the troops as well treated it is possible under
the circumstances to treat them.
Officers and men returning from home bring sad
accounts They say that the. fires of patriotism
burning low among The people at home-that the
demon of extortion has universal sway, and that
many distrustful of the success of cause.
If our people are easily discouraged they hardly
deserve to have a free government. 1t is imposs-
BILE that the necessares of life exhausted to the
extent that some persons, would have believe.
The great danger to the success of cause is
among the people at home if they continue to de-
preciate Confederate money, and hoard the neces
sares of life, and snal at the mana of those
in power, our cause is lost beyond all redemption.
The army is willing to fight and suffer without COM
planning, but it cannot endure those who remain at
home shall neutraze by their Internal sefshness
and cravings, all the blood and all the toll and all
the suffering that has been freely expended for
the cause. Do not understand me as believing that
majority OF our people are thus guilty am con-
WINGED that the great majority are still willing to
make sacrifices; but the croakers and extortoners
and spectators go about whispering distrust into
peoples ears. aud then the Devil of Doubt is pre-
sent to add his miserable advice
Some people am afraid too anxious for peace
on almost any terms. | think we are able to con-
quer a lasting, honorable peace. Has all the bloed
that has been split to go for naught, for sort of
armstice and in few years force us to the bloody
work again! Let US fight it ost to the bitter
end: | am personally anxious for peace-the tent
cd heid" and all the ''pomp and circumstance of
wiling to offer up all upon the altar of my country,
Tor my coantry's good.
e W. are all looking forward to the announcement
I y. an h aetlse campaign All superhuous baggage
both as regards health and numbers. IF Hooker
attempts to cross again, we will, I am assured, whip
MIN badly and drive him across the Potomac
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14

COMMON SCHOoLs.-A tabular statement show
ing the amount to which each county is entitled
for Common School purposes, under the Spring
Distribution, will be found in to days paper Also,
appropriate resolutions passed by the Ltera-
~ Board. The Board consists of Gov. Vance,
Prest * oficio. DIR. VIM. Sloan of CASTOR, Prof.
Sterling IF Greensboro, and Rev. w. E. Pell of
Raleigh.
We urge upon the people to keep up the Schools,
and the money distributed by the State for that
purpose and nothing else. The excellent Chairman
in this county, J. p Ross. Esq is doing all in his
power to organize schools, but learn that there
i, a scare city of teachers Hero is good chance
for females to engage in credlhble and worthy
business, if not very profitable; and we hope fe
males, and soldiers who have been dischargedarom
the army on account of wounds disa by, will be
more generally employed. See the Chairmans
card in another column showing the amount each
District in Mecklenburg county is entitled to from
former Distributions.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14

ANOTHER PROCLAMATIoN.-Presid Davis has
issued a proclamation urging the people to direct
their agricultural labor mainly to the production of
food crops. He takes an encouraging view of the
present situation of affairs and urges the raising of
food for man and beast a. means OF averting the
only danger which the Government regards with
apprehension. He administers just rebuke TO
spccuators.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-14

Tur ATTACK ON CHARLEsToN.--We publish
cu accounts of the attack on Charleston last week
J., .he iron clad feet of the abolitonists, thieves
md pcendiaries of the North. 1t will be seen that
the enemy have been whipped defeated crippled
losing one of their best bontsand having others seri-
ousIv injured The 60 days allowed Old Abe to
crush the rebellion will soon expire, and ne finds
that his ships of war being crushed instead of
the .reboon.'
The enemy has made no demonstration since
Wednesday. 1t l.. supposed that their boats were
&c badly crippled that they hadto retire for repairs
Council Bluffs bugle. [volume] (Council Bluffs, Iowa) 1860-1868, 1863-04-08

We notice that Rarks copies portion
d our editorials il the Nosappreil. =
That's decidedly smart In Burke. II he
whaEs 70 make she beaparsiI Interesting
I'd bis readers, hs would bstssr copy All Of
CDR editorials, 20 that HE readers mar
kaow someshing about tbs eorrspsioa and
sasposism OF she present Administration.
Gb GA Barkss copy our editoria..s /; but
d3o't try TO palm them Oh a. your own
iEEyou do, shey will nsvsr DO read aad
appreciated, and ysa wild leess sAs bsue-
eas whiea you asfghs Otherwise receive
from their publication.