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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17
TOWN TAXES.

All persons residing in the town of Charlotte, or
owning property therein, the first day of February
are hereby notified TO make returns of their taxable
property to the Town CleA during this month OF
March.
Residents of the Town required to give in the
POLLS whites, slaves and free negroes their lots
in their employ; of nett interest dividend, &c
received due during the year ending February |;
vase of gold aud silver plate and watches value of
pianos and carriages amount of goods, wares and
merchan die, of any description, brought into the
town for sale number of dogs owned their lots and
all other taxable items specified in the Town
Charter.
Commission Merchants and Transient Traders re-
auired 10 return aud pay amount of merchandise
of every dest- pton brought into the for sale.
Persons failing to make their returns by the last day
of March will be liable double
Returns received Mt the office of the Clerk at the
Branch Bank North Carolina from n. 30 p m:
from this date to March 81, 1868.
ioA' THOS w. DEWEY,
March To- 1863 At Town Clerk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17
VIOLATIONS OF THE wHIsKv o..
NANCE ALL
From the Raleigh proyross


Some days ago we alluded to the fac, a.,
sons were accused of distilling grain into ~ per-
IN various sections Of the State, and tL,, r,y
formation accompanied by responsible nan ln'
would publish the names of these violato,s - we
laws OF the State. We have received In, ,ne
from an officer 10 the army giving the Dsms' e "
three soulless scoundrels in Wilkes COUNTY 81 ~
are thus engaged, and lay it before our rs,d VINO
that the authorities aud the world may know -
law OF the State upon the observance of VIII
to great extent, the bread of our women W.
children depends, is openly trampled under c,o,
Governor Vance is the right man in the risb,
place, We believe, and we call upon him 70 -. SS'
press this occursed business of CONVERTING -
into whisky if it takes the entire militia rso "
the State. That he will do il we have bu, Gt,I.
doubt. ''e
Here follows a letter from Lieut.. ]. ELL.
giving the names of James Handy, Hugh Mint.
and Elijah Nichols, of Wilkes county, as viel,,,-
of the law against distillatiOn. They make rb..
key while corn is scarce in that section and b,,a
to get at five dollars per bushel1
Lieut.. Eller deserves the thanks of the mill.
for reporting these whiskey makers. We bono
others will make similar reports
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17
THE ADJUrANr GENERALsH1P.

The Judges of the Supreme Court Of this State
met in this City on Monday last, (says the Raj
eigh Standard) and decided, after arguments on
both Sides that Gen. Martin cannot hold the office
of Brgadier General of the Confederate States
and that of Adjutant General of this State at the
same time. The case was very ably argued by B.
+. Moore, Esq, who appeared for the Attorney
General in his absence from the City, and by the
Hon. Thomas Bragg for Gen. Martin:
We give below the decision Of the Judges,
which it will be seen is unanimous
In the matter Of the Adiutant Generalship.
At the request of His Excellency Gov. Vance,
and of Gen. Martin, the Judges of the Supreme
Court have heard full argument on the questions
Of law presented by the facts set out in ':the case
agreed, and certify their opinion to be, that the
Office of Brigadier General under the Uonfede-
rate States is incompatible with the Office of Ad-
jutant General under tbs State of North Carolina;
and that on the facts stated, "the Office of Adju-
tant General is vacant, and tie Governor may law-
fully proceed to appoint thereto"
II is proper to state, that in giving this opinion
we do not ucs Court, but merely as Judges OF
the Court and have treated the matter in the
same light, and with the same full consideration
if the case had been regularly before the Court
upon proceeding appropriate to present the ques
ton.
We were induced to take this action, and fell
not only at liberty to do SO, but conceived it was
in some measure our duty thus to aid coordinate
department of the government, because We were
informed by His Excelency the Governor tina,
the subject would in that way be relieved FROM
all further EMBARRASSMENT and that the public in
terest required that it should be adjusted sooner
than it could be done by the regular mode of pro-
ceeding in the Court, particularly as the Court
now holds but one term during the year. Berry
rs. Waddell, 9th Iredell 3ls, appendix.
r. NJ. PEARSON, G. J. S. C.
WILL. II. BATTLE, j. S. C.
NJ. E. MANLY, j. s. 9.
Raleigh, March IL, 1863.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17
CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION.

Some inquiries having been made of us on the
subject we give below the law in relation to the
Congressional election in this State.
The Legislature, its extra session in Septem-
her, 1861, laid off the State into Congressional
Districts as follows:
FtTSt District--Martin, HEREFORD, Gates, Chowan,
perquimons, Pasquotank, Camden, Currituck,
Northampton, Washington, Tyrrell and BERTHE
Second District-Halifax, Edgecombe Beau
fort, Wilson, Pitt, Greene, Lcnoir and HYDE
Third Dtstrict-Carteret, Craven, Jones,
-0nslow, Duplin, Wayne, Johnston and Sampson.
Fourth District.-New Hanover, Brunswick,
Columbus, Bladen, Robson, Cumberland, Rich.
mond and Harnett.
Fifth District.-Warren, Franklin, Granville,
Wake, Orange and Nash
Seth Observation-Disclosures, Person, Caswcl).
Rockingham, G uilford, Stokes and Forsyth
Secenh District-Randolph, Davidson, Chat
ham, Moore Montgomery, Stanly aud Arson.
Eighth Dtstrict-Rowan, Cabarrus, Uuion, Meek.
ienbarg Castor, Lincoln, Catawba Il cleveland
Ninth D'strict.--Ashe, Allegheny, Wiki s
Caldwell, Alexander, Yadkin, Surry, Davie, Ire
dell and Burke.
Tenth Distriot-Chy, Cherokee, Macon, Jack
son, Madison Buncombe, Transylvaria, Hender
son, Polk, Yancey, Mcdowell, Rutherford, Mitch
ell, Haywood and Wataaga.
The elections are to be held at the same places
as are prescribed for holding elections for member,
Of the General Assembly, ON THE FIRST WEDNEs,
DAY IN NOVEMBER, 1868 Standard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17
ATTENTION, CONsCRIPTS

All persons between the ages Of 10 and 80 years,
within the bounds Of the saith aud sGI Regiments,
N G. Militia Meckenburg county, are hereby ordered
to appear at the Court House in Charlotte on the 3Ul
and 3lst OF March, aud LIST, I'd aud Sd Of April, h-
medical examination aud final enrolment. All an
required to attend including those heretofore examn-
ed aud discharged, those who have been discharged
fcan the army those who have furnished substitutes,
and those who may claim exemption any GROUND
whatever. l.. >. WILLIAMS
- Colonel of S5th Regiment
Is. +. BROWN,
March 3 1863 Colonel Of seth Regiment
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17
NORTHERN ITEMS

The General Assembly of New York has unani-
mously adopted resolution appointing Com
mittee of two Democrats and four Republicans to
wait on Lincoln and inquire into the cause Of the
arrest and detention of citizens confined in Fort
McHenry.
A terrible riot occurred in Detroit, Michigan.
on the 9Th. Thirty-fve buildings were destroyed
and two negroes killed
The Herald says if Lincoln, with the vast re-
sources at his command ard unlimited powers,
fails within the next six months to crush the re-
belliap he should be impeaehed.
a large number Of rebel prisoners, supposed to
be Virginans and North Carolinians, arrived at
Washington from Chicago, on the night Of the
7ti for the convenience of exchange.
Col. Harrington, in the department of Indiana,
has issued a proclamation against the society
known as the X. G. g., and warns all loyal men to
shun this nest of traitors it is his intention to
hunt them out and mete out to them the punish
ment they deserve.
SMALL GAME.-Tom Thumb aud his wife.
who are at their home in Bridgeport, Conn, COM
plain of the effects Of their notoriety. Crowds
follow them wherever they walk or ride and bolts
and bars do not suffice to keep nausitve curiosity
mongers out of their parlors and bed-chambers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17
ADMINISTRATIONS SALE.

Having obtained letters of administration the
estate OF J. E. Hannon deceased will sell at his ato
residence in Charlotte, Thursday the 18Th Of March,
all the personal property belonging to said estate cou-
sistng in part of Household and Kitchen Furniture.
Also, one HOUSE AND LOT joining VIM. Johnston,
Adam Syler and others, In the rear of Church sltr
Terms made known day Of sale.
All persons indebted to said estate requested 70
make Immediate settlement, and those hR'iug claims
against the same hereby notified to present then
properly authenticated within the time prescribed ~
law, this notice will be pleaded in bar Of their re-
coyery.
JAMES II. HENDERSON
March g. 1863 3t-pd AdminisralOf.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17
PENDER'S RRIGADE.

Notice is given that depot for the benefit e1clu,r
of PenderS Brigade consisting of the 18th 10th 225
34h and 3sth Regiments of North Carolina Volunteer.
has been established in the city of Richmond unJ.s
charge of Sergeant A. ID. Montgomery
Boxes, packages, &C., properly marked and sent 10
his care, be stored, or forwarded Immediately to
their destination.
Persons sending articles through this Depot should
notify Sergeant Montgomery, so that they mar be-
promptly taken charge Of upon their arrival Rich
mond. The Depot is situated on Wall street, under
the old St. Charles Hotel. n. f. SCALES,
March 10, 1863 st Major and Trs N
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17

FEMALE PATRIoTIsM.-The Mobile Tribune
relates an instance of female patriotism which is
worthy of preservation. Mrs. Deborah Lansford.
of Cherokee County, Mississippi, was in dying
condition, with No hope of recovery. While thus
situated, she superintepded the making of ten
pairs of jeans pants for Gen. Prices army, and
made last request of her husband that he should
superintend the delivery of the present Such is
single instance of the true patriotism that ami
mates the noble mothers of our Confederacy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17
S3O REWARD:

The above reward will be paid for the apprehension
of Dun Sarns, a member of my Company, when de-
lvered at Camp Fredericksburg, Va, wherever
the Company may be stationed. Said Starns left the
Camps near Richmond Va about the 10th of July
last wthou; leave He is about 80 years old, about
feet high, dark hair brown eyes and dark complexion
H is supposed be lurking in the vicinity of Harris
burg Mills, S. c., or Charlotte, n. e.
By order of Col w. NJ. BARBER.
W. NJ STITT
March 10, 1868 6t-pd Capt. Co. ], 18th \. c. Reg.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17
A ADMINISTRATIONS, NOTICE

Having taken out Letters Of Administration Win w
Will annexed on the estate OF 4. J. Dunn, de'e''.
All persons having claims against said estate 81
hereby notified TO present them within the time ~
scribed by law, this notice will be pleaded % -
OF their recovery And those indebted 10 said s'A'
are requested to make. immediate settlement.
W. W. GRlER. Admir-
Feb 8 1868 II with the Will uuBeHea
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17

Just received superior lot OF the above desirabs
Goods for ladies' dresses which will be sold at very
small advance on cost. J. >. PHILLIPS
March 3, 1853 II
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17
$3.50 Reward,

z WILL givethe above reward to any person who "'n
n take up my boy SAM If captured without s'iio',
injury and delivered to confined in Jail 50 iha
can get him. He has been lying out over t"e,'
months, ranging from Charlotte to Reedy Of'sA
lie is % years gid, medium size, and has scar OF n'
forhead. Address me ut Charlotte, n. C. ,r,
Feb "a 1894 If JNO WOLFE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17

hALEIOhj ~ ~, '1~'~1i - 49,"
T, i hereby requested that persons who may be APP
o;nted bv the several County Courts TO receive the
money appropriated by the Legislature for the pur-
b 90 of proyiso for the families of soldiers will
rort their ma aes to the Executive Office
pproctcabe Those counties which have not appoint
ed Agents, will please do so at once.
March TO- 1863. 2t q
All papers in the State copy twice,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17
Feb 3, 1868
STEAM SAW MILL FOR SALE

The undersigned will sell at very low figure, q. -,
rate steam Saw-Mil in good running order WI. W.,
excellent Corn-Mill attached to it. The Engine r.
horse, with good Boilef. .Asy per.on wishing T
chase, will please address WOLF pA'yC
Coburne's Store Union CO.. D."
March 3, 1869 4t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17
NOTICE.

All persons indebted to the firm Of KIN" 5h,E
Frs are requested 10 pay the same at AN cary ' Ia
+. w. AHKENS, At the Red House, oppo.lis ,ug
byterian Church KING sA"'h""'
Feb II, 1863 3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17
WEBBING HOES.

We have lot of Braid's WEDDING HOES for sal,
second door from Mansion House corner Trade street
A. BERRlHILL 4 BRO.
March 3, 1863 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17
NOTICE.
March 3, 1863.

1t is absolutely necessary that all Of the Assistant
COmmiSsaries OF the County should visit every Family
whom they recommend, aud know whether they have
any Cattle, Hogs, Money, Meat Corn, and report
the Executive Committee on the last Saturday 10
March: +. GRAHAM,
W. +. PHIFER, EI. Com.
March 3, ls63 At W. J. HAYS,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17
SUPERIOR SEWING SILK.

The subscriber has inst received invoice Of ib'
very best ITALIAN SEWING SILK, which he offer
10 the public at l24 cents per skcin.
March 3, 1863 # J. S. PHILLIPS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17
MEAL AND BACON WANTED,

want to purchase Meal and Bacon for the So'u',.
families-for which the market price VIII NC I'
These articles are greatly needed at this img,,
D. II. BlERLf'
Feb TO- 1853 If County Commissaf!'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17

Blank Forms for obtaining dues from CoH'. ,,y BE-
and State Governmentl to deceased SoIdie''i
procured ut the Office Of ,poWY
r., ., zoe, ., hO ''"''o Auorney. at Law
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17
WANTED.

RG5- Any one wishing to dispose OF Piano or NJ.
lodeon can find sale for it by applying this Office.
March 10, 1863
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17
DR.. JAS. WI. HENDERSON

Offers his Professional Services to the citizens OF p
surrounding community He has located ut tue in'.
residence of his father, ID. NJ Henderson, dec d, w"
miles north Of Charlotte.
Feb II. lSG3 II
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17

RICHMOND, March ll-There was FIRE in this
city this morning at the corner Of Canal and 7th
streets It destroyed Browns warehouse contain
ing from seven to eight hundred ,hogsheads of
tobacco valued at Eve hundred thousand dollars,
also three thousand bushels of corn belonging to
jtheGovernment. The building belonged to theState
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17

Some one advertises in the Richmond Dispatch
tor stolen oyercoat, which he says is only valued
by him on account of its having been worn during
long and severe attack Of smallpox, from which
| he has just recovered
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17

:. GEoRGIA.-GoV. Brown has called upon the
Legislature of Georgia to meet in extra session on
the 25th of this month"; to adopt measure SIS to pre-
vent the planting of cotton.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17

Japonicadom in New York, it is stated has
resolved itself into clubs of bellies, married and
unmarried, of twenty each; and once week they
cake, gossip, and ostensibly make shirts for the
soldiers. The clubs are especially exclusive, and
are the rage but the shirts areSot numerous
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17

GEN G. w. Smith.-In the following para.
graph the Richmond Examiner confirms the
statement, first published a.. fortnight ago, that
Major General Gustavus w. Smith has resigned
his commission in the Confederate Army:
Mai Gen. G. w. Smith has rendered his
resignation aud the same has been accepted by the
President between whom and the General some
cause of disagreement has existed. General
Longstreet has been appointed by the President
to the military department made vacant by the
includes South Virginia and North Carolina, and
embraces all the operations south of the army of
North western-Virgnia, commanded by General
Lee General Longstrect's headquarters will be
at Petersburg.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-09-17

JACK ON MULEBAcK.-It will be recollected that four boat-howitzers, manned by the Union tars, preceded Gen. Strongs brigade as it crept up Folly river to the right of the ene- my's position. After the landing of Gen, Strong's force had been made, and tho enemy routed from their batteries and camps, the sailors having an eye open to the general re- suits, began to take unto themselves whatever pleased them. One of them caught secesh mule, and the thought of ride on said mule having forcibly suggested itself, Jack immedi! ately confscated rope lying near by. With this rope he contrived bridle, and, mounting the mule, he took position upon the animals rump The mule neither fancy the bridle nor the fanking position which Jack was occupy! ing, began series of stops, starts and kickst which every moment threatened Jacks equi. librium. While this equestrian performance was taking place-the mule elevating himself in every direction, and Jack trying to main" tain his seat with nnthinS- hui a -fath0m'a length of rope to help him-a naval oficer hove in sight and volunteered the following advice:
 "Jack, why don't you ride amidships !? yop will manage him better"
 Jack taking advantage of Hull in the mules operations, saluted his officer, end with tull consciousness of his rights, replied
 "1his is the first craft ever commandeds and think it's blasted rough if l can't ride on the quartsr deck"-PWt Royal (S, Cl NeU S0uth.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-09-17

CAVALRY ORGANIZED FROM REBEL PRISONERS. A correspondent of the Times, writing from Fort Deleware, says:
 About seven hundred, however, of the ten thousand prisoners have taken the oath, ana Gen. Schoepf, the commander Of the post IS now. organizing them into cavalry regiment for the Union service. The General. who has had an European experience. and understands the nature of the bayonet or sabre that IS borne on both sides of the war, does not ad' init into this regiment any prisoner who has property at the south, or a wife and family there. Having thus excluded from this organ ization the elements of revolt, he finds in the simple natured, docile, easily satisfied southern soldiers, excellent material for a regiment Four companies of these men are already at tired in the Union uniform, and the general pointed them ont with pride and satisfaction as they marched across the island to dress pa rade The time has come when it is not invid- ious to do justice to the good military qualities of the southern soldier, and Gen. Schoepf is not slow to predict successful career to this novel regiment, which the rebel ten thousand style galvanized rebs."
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-09-17

BRAIN WoKK.-No man after middle age, If he hopes to keep his mind clear, should think of working his brain after dinner, a seas on which should be gwen up to enjoyment The immediate result of postprandial labor IS always inferior to that produced by tue vlgor- ous brain of the morning. When mental labor has become habit, however, we know how weak are the words of warning to make sui ferer desist and we are reminded of the an swer made by Sir Walter Scott to his physi- clans, who in his illness foresaw that his mind would break down unless he dessted from brain work As for bidding me not work,
 said he, sadly. "Molly might as well pat the kettle on the fire, and then say, now don boil.' It must not be supposed, however, that We wish to dcprecate even severe mental labor; on the contrary, well organized brain demands exercise, and like the blacksmiths arms, flour ishes on it.sWe believe that pleasureabe brain work can be carried on to an almost hmltless extent without injury. A poet in the full swing of his fancy, a philosopher working out some scheme for the benefit of humanity, re- freshes rather than weakens his brain. It is the hard, thankless task work which teals and frets the fine grey matter of the cerebrum It IS the strain and anxiety which accompanies the working out of great monetary transactions which produces that silent and terrible ramot liessiement which gradually saps the mind ol the strong man and reduces him to the condl
 ton of an imbecile.- CornhW Magazine.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-09-17

CONCERNING MnK.-A curious custom pre- vails among the nilkmen of Mexico, it is said, of driving their heards about the streets, and milking them to order, :" in large or small lots to suit the purchasers. The live animals themselves are driven from door to door of tho different regular customers, where they are milked, and there is regular stand where the transient patrons are supplied, by milking into the vessel in which they take it home; Besides drove of calves, with the cows all muzzled, running and bleating after them, there is gang of goats and asses driven along, that people may always suit themselves a!ss tastes-for which there is no accounting. It is impossible to derive the reason or origin Of this mode of vending milk :; unless it arose from the natural villainy of the people, and their dstrust of each other-it being pre- ventiye against adulteration, and of their dis posing of quality of milk inferior to that represented. This plan has at least the merit which attaches to honesty and fair dealing.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-09-17

A gentleman recently from the South, who was at one time afflicted with the malady, wish es to give publicity to the following receipt for curing fever and ague: To one-third of tum. bier of rum, add the juice of one lemon, and sufficient sugar to make it palatable.. Drink the dose upon the first appearance of chill, and keep amply provided with warm clothing. He states that even one dose is usually sue. cessful, and is positive that perseverance, with this medicine will drive awsy all symptoms oE the disease. He wishes the above published for the benefit of mankind in general, and for fever and ague patients in particular. An ex- change says it has seen similar mixture used frequently, but never before knew what they took it for.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-09-17

A TRUTHFUL AND CHEAP BARoMETER.-Take clean glass bottle and put in small quanti
 ty of pulverized alum. Then fill the bottle with spirits of wine. The alum will be perfectly dis solved by the alcohol, and in clear weather the liquid will be as transparent as the purest wa ter. On the approach of rain or cloudy wealth CT the alum will be visible in faky, spiral cloud in the centre of the fluid, reaching from the bottom to the surface. This is cheap, simple and beautiful barometer, and is placed within the reach of all who wish to possess one. For simplicity of construction, this is altogether superior to the frog barometer in general use in Germany.-Rural Neac Yorker.