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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1863-04-24
WEDNESDAY,, APNI -. i~J3.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
The House met at | | o'cfocl.
Payer by Rev. D. DHnc.H. Il t.. -. !.
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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-22
For the Western Democrat
A SUGGESTION TO FARMERS.

As can speak from experience, win give you a
point to preparing stbble land for crop of corn
the ensuing year.
At any time between and the first of Deem
Der. 1.-THE sooner the better however.) take good
turnover or ridging pillow and throw the ground in
ridges five feet apart, burying all litter i'm the
ridge-by so doing you will have more surface ex-
posed to the winter frosts than by having level
surface; let it remain through the winter; when
planting time arrives deep furrow in the mid
die between the ridges with straight shovel. then
throw furrow from each side into it with ridging
plow-plant on this freshly made ridge. Said ridge
is all that need be disturbed with the first working
By letting the old ridge remain unplowed until the
second third blowing. you will find that the litter
plowed under the previous fall has decayed sutI-
GENTLY to be nourishment for the growing corn
whereas if the litter is exposed too early it has not
decayed and the soil loses the benefit of its fumes
by evaporation. The philosophy of leaving the litter
under the soil long possible is this: decomposi-
ton goeso but slowly unless there is moisture and
warmth both acting at the same time, hence there is
but little decay in winter, from the absence of
warmth. and bat little in summer with litter left on
the surface as it will be dry most of the time By
cultvating in this way your corn will be placed
deep in the ground and will suffer less from drouth
than if planted on ridge, and you have plenty of
loose earth to throw to the corn it grows which
will prevent its blowing falling with the
weight of the This last consideration of it
self is a matter of small consequence, as the
corn generally decays such stalks as fell. j. ?
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-22

At Criswelrs Springs Iredell co., of consumption, on
the Sd inst Mrs Elizabeth Gilmer consort Of DR.. j.
Gmer OF Cabarrus county. In closing the tomb over
much worth, lit is but fitting tribute of friendship
perform the last kind Offices of memory and affec-
tfon and to express the unavang regrets of the living
over her untimely end. In the community in which
she lived and illustrated with peculiar ustre all the
christian graces, this Hexorable decree, though APP
pointed oAce unto oil, has nevertheless mingled all
hearts in sad and sorrowful communion The light
which radiated joy and happiness around happy
home is extnguished forever but though the loss is
rreparable to the stricken hearts of her household,
she has been only translated from the Kings service
earth to the Kings presence above In gathering up
His Jewels it is but meet that much excellence,
purified and redeemed to Himself should gem the
Masters Grown in 'realm where the rainbow never
fades, where the stars 60 out and where the
sun never sets."-[CoM.
In Forsythe county, the 9Th inst from the effects
of wound received at the battle of Gettysburg the
Sd of July, James D. Conrad aged Is years, of j..
J. Conrad. He was member Of the 2sth N. O. Reg-
meHt, and was as brave youth ever took up arms
in defence of his country. Though young he died as
patriot and christian and now enjoys holy rest in
that hand where war; and pain, and suffering is neither
felt nor feared.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-22
LATEST NEWS.
FROM VIRGINIA.


Certain movements indicate that wc are on the eve
OF another important battle in Virginia. The enemy
have recently occupied the country around Culpeper
Court House in large force and show signs of another
"on to Richmond" movement
Our cavalry fought the advancing enemy two days
Sunday and Monday the 18th and i4ih instaa,,-but
gradually fell back before superior numbers In one
of these fights Capt. L Mcleod of this county, LIST
CCavalry, was slightly wounded in the left arm.
Speaking of this cavalry fight, correspondent of
the Richmond Enquirer says .
champions Brigade was, for time, cut off on
Sunday, on the Stevensburg road, but managed to
cut its way through. 1t also feared for while
that the 10th Virginia and I'd North Carolina cavalry
who were picketing near Woodville, cut off.
but am happy to say that they came through
safely
Some further particulars of the fighting will be found
on our second page.
YANKEES CAPTURED-From a gentleman who left
opottsylvania county yesterday learn that detach
ment of eight men from the Black Horse cavalry at
tackled party of yankees encamped in the vicinity of
Fredericksburg Wednesday last, and succeeded in
capturing fifteen fthem, together with horses and
equipments The prisoners arrived ia this city yester
day. He reports the country between Falmouth and
Aqua creek being entirely clear OF Yankees.-Rch-
mond Enquirer 18Th.
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NOTICE.
CONSCRIPT OFFICE.

CAMP HOLMES, Aug ZItni 1908.
l. Those persons enrolled or liable TO enrolment
furnisshorses WILL for the present, be accept
ed with their horses aud receive cavalry pay, TO be
temporarily employed mounted men, while the
necessity continues, remaining for the time on duty
in this State for pnr poses Of guard and patrol II ~
desired that they report with their horses without de-
lay al this Camp or Camp Vance, near horsanton, as
may be most convenient.
IT. Citizens who desire TO promote the snfety aud
interests OF the army by dscouraglng deseriion, or
who desire to their neighborhoods from thcEevi
table miscbiefs Of maraading terror and insecurity
that must grow out Of the presence OF awless desefte
and skulkcrs can be made useful By rendering their
aid TO the enrolling officers. They render service
guides and in swelling the numbers OF patrols sent
out by authority. few days absence, at most, only
would be required of them There 70 no provision OF
law under which pay be given them, but all their
expense of subsistence, lodging and forage viii be
paid aud liberal hire allowed for the use Of their
horses GOT. PETER MALLETT, ..
Commsndant Of Conseripls for-s. O.
J. W. NALLErT, Adjt
Sept Ia, 1858 80
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-22
IMPORTANT RUMORS.

It is stated that Vice Presiden: Stephens has gone
to France an important mission.
The Chicago Times of Sept. 9th, reports that the
French have occupied Matanoros IA Mexican town OPP
posite Brownsville Texas) against which the Lincoln
Government has protested
Nashville federal papers of the 10th, report great
ctement at Washington city in consequence of grow
ing troubles between the United States, England and
longer be avoided that Englands neutrality is all
"bosh" and that France is massng troops the from
tiers of the Confederacy and Mexico for other pur
pose than armed intervention. These papers state that
Mason and SHdell have eonsummated the object Cor
which jeff Davis seat them to Europe.
rive hope and pray that these rumors have good
foundation, and that the day is not far distant when
our independence will be recognized by all Europe
Where there is much smoke there is apt to be
fire.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-22

NORTHERN ITEMs.--Northern dates to the 18th
inst have been received at Richmond. It is stated
that yankee troops are being sent from New Orleans
to the Rio Grande, and correspondent of a north
ern paper, writing from New Orleans, says sin less
than three days Napoleon will find he is not to re-
main undisturbed in Mexico We hope the yam
KEGS are foolish or crazy enough to commence an
assault on the French troops in Mexico. And the
yankees pretend to be in favor of war with Eng
land also. But we do not think they are anxious
for fight with France England either, unless
they could subugate the South in that event, they
would force southern into the yankee army to
carry foreign war
Instead of relinqushing his grasp on the liberties
of the northern people, Lincoln is tightening it. He
has just issued proclamation suspendng the
habeas corpus in of persons enrolled drafted
mustered in the military service of the u States
guilty of any offence injurious to yankee-land.
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Exchange Notice, No. 6.

RICHMOND, Sept. IL, 1868.
The following Confederate officers and men,
captured at Vicksbufg, Miss, July 4. 1863 and
subsequently paroed. have been duly exchanged,
aud are hereby so declared:
l. The officers and men of Gen. c. L. Stevsnson's
division.
,. The officers and men of General Bowen q
division.
3. The officers and men of Brig. Gen. Moore' 9
brigade.
4. The officers and men of the I'd Texas Regt.
S. The officers and men of Wauls Legion
6. Also all Confederate officers apd men who have
been delivered at City Point ut any time previous to
Julv 25th, 1863 have been nuly exchanged. and
ROBT. GUILD.
Sept 81. 1863 st Agent Of Exchange.
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FROM TENNESSEE,

Reports from different sources in stating that
Rosencranz is being heavily reinforced by Grant Re-
fuges recently arrived that murders
committed in East Tennessee by Yankee bushwhackers
Rosencranzs forces retiring on Chatagooga
closely followed.
ATLANTA, Sept. IA Yankee force of 200 mount
ed infantry attacked Ringgold yesterday evening" and
after fight of hour they reireated, losing FIVE
wounded. Artillery firing was heard Friday, which
is supposed to be heavy skrmshing along our whole
cavalry front. The Confederates attacked the Yam
KEGS in Cleveland Thursday, driving them and
capturing seventy -four prisoners who arrived
day. We hold Cleveland Walker engaged the Yam
KEGS on Friday evening" west of Rnggold, and drove
them back two miles. Our loss sixty. There was
heavy skrmshing Friday along whole line till
nightfall This morning. heavy artillery opened at
daybreak, and still continued when the trains left.
Trains within three miles of Ringgeid. All the
bridges between there and Chattanooga have been de-
stroyed
MARIETTA, Ga Sept. 17.-Private dispatches this
morning bring stirring from the front. A large
force Of Confederate cavalry is entering East Tennes
and Burnside is retreatng Chattanooga is being
evacuated by the Tederals and army is said to be
steadily advancing Forrest was lowering about the
skirts of the Yankee army, at last accounts, like
night hawk and expected to make a desperate
swoop upon them soon. Movements witnessed
from this standpoint, indicate the greatest activity
and events of exciting interest will develop them
selves. The troops are buoyant and everybody conf
dent.
GEN BRACES ADDRESS.
Gen. Bragg issued the following battle order on the
18th:
Headquarters Army of Tennessee in the Field La
fayette, Sept l5The troops will be held ready for
Immediate move against the enemy. Demonstra-
tions TANKS have been threatened and twice
has he retired before when offered battle. We
force him to the issue. Soldiers, you are largely
reinforced, you must seek the contest. In doing
know you will be content to suffer prvations and
encounter hardships Heretofore you have failed
respond to your General when he has asked sacri6
your hands. Relying your gallantry and pa
trotism, he you to add the browning glory the
wreaths you wear. Our cause is in your keeping.
Your enemy boasts you demoralized and retreang
before him. Having accomplished our object in driv
ing back his flank movements, let US now turn his
main force and crush it i'll its fancicd security Your
General will lead youyou have but to respond to
sure of glorious triumph over our insoent foe.
know what your response will be. Trusting in God
and in the justice of cause and nerved by the love
of the dear at home, failure is impossible, and
victory must be ours.
(Sigued) BRAXTON BRAGG,
General Commanding
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-22
For the Western Democrat.

SALT.-Mr Editor: Can you inform the people of
Meckenburg why it is that the Salt Agent for this
county has done little in the way of getting a
supply of salt. whilst other adjoining counties have
supplied all their people.
The Agent for Cabarrus county came to Charlotte,
fright under the nose of our agent) and purchased
salt enough for his whole county, supplying every
famil y-and now when the time for putting up pork
is drawing nigh. agent is advertising for wagons
to go into Virginia, 300 miles, after salt
when full supply for our county might have been
purchased in Charlotte and the people have been
fully supplied upon as good terms as they will be
by the wagon train.
Twenty thousand dollars of the peoples money
has been appropriated by the County Court for the
purchase of salt in order to- protect US from the
extortionate charges of the SPECTATOR, but yet
there has been scarcely salt enough procured to
supply the wants of ne-fourth of the people, and
we are still dependent upon the tender mercies of
the extortoner and speculator for our salt. We
hope the next County Court will take the matter
under consideration and where the blame lies
The people demand it. If the Agent has not done
his duty, let him be aud turned over to the
conscrpt officer, so that the people of the county
may not be disappointed any longer by depending
upon the Agent Tor SAT- MECKLENBURG.
We know nothing about the manner in which the
sait business is managed in this county, and are
'ueiel0ro unable to give any information concerning
H. .nough We think the Agent has been doing the
q
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TAKEN UP

And returned before me, g. A. Austin, Ranger Of Union
county, by Mary Braswell, living miles northeast
from Monroe, near the roads where the Morgan
road crosses the Lawyers road, certain stray MARE,
rather under ordinary sze chesnut-sorrel color both
hind legs white and the left fore foot also white;
posed to be about twenty years old, and valued and
appraised at the sum of seventy dollars Said Mare
came to the said Braswels about the 7th of August
last, The owner of said Mare is hereby notified TO
come forward, prove properly, pay charges and take
her away. B. A. AUSTIN Ranger.
Sent 81, 1863 2t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-22
ST RAYED

From the subscribers Rocky River place Saturday
the 9Th inst a sorre MULE, years old, and in good
order. Ii is probable he may have followed some one
from the Factory situated Rocky River. Any person
taking up said Mule and retuSnng him to shall be
literally rewarded My Post Office is Kirkland Cabar-
rus county. h, II. PHARR, -
Near Rocky River Church.
September 2l'lS63 4t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-22
NOTICE..

The Commissioners of Appraisement for the State
deem it expedent advance the price of good Beef
Cattle ten per pound in each district of the
State. II. K. BURGWYN,I
r V BLACKSTOCK,
Sept 81 1868 1t CONS. of APP. for N. G.
Papers that have published the last notice of the
Commissioners, will please copy the above two times.
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

The undersigned having obtained letters of Admin
stration the of John Hart deceased, hereby
notifies all persons indebted to said estate 10 cone
forward and make settlement; and those having claims
against the estate must present them, properly au-
thenticated, withi the time prescribed by law this
notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery,
M. N. HART, Admir-. 81.
Sept 81 1863 4t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-22

REsIGNArIoNs.-The designations of Yankee
army officers about Vicksburg getting so
numerous as to attract consider able attention.
Every boat going Northward has more or less re-
signed officers on board, and short time since
one steamer carried over $50 up the river home
ward bound, tired ani disguised with the war,
and determined to no longer be instruments in SO
cruel and uefarious strife.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-22

n. C.. Stock INSURANCE CoMPANY.--This
Company, chartered at the late session of the Legis
lature, was organized in this place last week. The
stock was subscribed the first day the books were
opened The following gentlemen were elected
Directors Jas. H. Carson, John L: Brown, j. J.
Backwood, NJ. B. Taylor. III. B. Williams, Lewis
s. Williams, S. A. Cohen, M. L. .Wriston, E. Nye
Hutchinson, John M, Springs Thos. I'll. Brem.
At subsequent meeting of the Directors. E. Nye
Hutchinson was elected President and J. NJ. Springs
Secretary The Company is now ready to insure
against loss by fire.
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am now ready to pay all claims against the estates
of Charles Landfred and r. s. Reid deceased. Those
having claims against either will Immediately present
them properly authenticated If they fail in so doing
this notice will be plead 3n bar of their recovery.
am determined to settle bo.h estates forthwith.
WM. S. NORMENT, Adm r.
Sept 81, 1863 ct
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Charlotte during Court week. I'D Monday Of Oct. }
Ra% Merchants and traders are notified that on the
first day of October they return to the Assessors
the gross amount of their Quarterly Sales and pay the
Tax thereon to Is thereafter practicable.
d. G. MAXWELL,
=. Tax Collector for Mecklenburg county.
Sept 81, 1868. Ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-22

CoNsIsTENT.-A "Peace meeting, was recent
ly held in a neighborins county Among the res
oIutions adopted was one denouncing the Confede-
rate tax act, and resolving not to pay it. AS the
chairman who presided at this meeting has never
paid FAX of any kind during his life, we feel
bound to commend this resolution as being decid-
edly consistent-G Greensboro Patriot
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CONFEDERATE TAX.

The Confederate Tax is due, and for the purpose
OF collecting it will attend the following times and
places. hope each one owing Tax will meet me
promptly and pay Persons failing to pay at the times
ana places appointed will, according to Act of Con-
gress, be liable to ten per cent additional tax:
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Appo1NTMENTs.-We authorized to state that
tbe Hon. VIM. Lander, candidate for reelection to
fine Confederate Congress from this (the sth) Dis
trct will meet and address his constituents at the
nlaces and times annexed:
At Charlotte, Thursday, Oct. LIST.
Concord, Friday, 4" "a.
Salisbury. Saturday, Sd.
Gold Hill. Monday 9Th"
"Mount Pleasant, Cabar
rus county, Tuesday, =" 9th.
Election on the first Wednesday of November.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-22

ABsENTEEIsM-Startlin Facts.-The Rich
mond Wing, speaking of the evils of absenteesm
from the army, presents the following facts
1t is asserted that at the battles around Rich
mond, in June, 1862, the number of soldiers on
Gen. Lees roll was one hundred and twenty thou
sand. The largest number present at these bat
ties, was forty eight thousand! At the battle of
Sharpsburg, the number on the Generals roll was
one hundred and forty thousand. The number
actually present, and 10 the engagement, was only
thirty-fve thousand!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-22

In Greensboro, on the 10th inst, Mr. VIM. p. Hughes
to Miss Queen Adams, daughter Of Peter Adams, Esq
In Raleigh, the 18th inst, COL Bryan Grimes, of
the 4th NC Troops, TO Miss Charlotte T., daughter
of Hon. John III. Bryan.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-22

haTThe Statesvlle Express of Wednesday last
says
dell, Wilkes, Alexander, Yadkin, Surry and Ashe,
are hereby ordered to report to Col Faison, in the
vicinity of Gwinn's Factory, at the earliest posi-
BILE moment bringing with them rations, their arms
and ammunition.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-22

THE WAY THE BUSINESS is MANAGBD.---Tnas-
much as the yankees rejoicing over the factious
public meetings lately held in certain localities in
this State, hope some one will inform them how
such meetings generally gotten up. We are
informed that one of these assemblies in neighbour
ing county composed of just four persons-one
old man, his and son in law, and deserter who
has been prowing about in the woods for time.
One presided, another acted as Secretary, and an
other offered the resolutions Though it is thought
they were not written in the county,, while the
fourth man, the deserter, made speech denouncing
the Confederate authorities and favoring submission
to the yankees. Of course, a deserter would do
that. The son and son in law both under As
years. and it is wonder that they opposed to
sending any more troops from North Carolina. In
another instance, the chairman of of these meet
ings has always been looked upon by his neighbours
as all aboliitonist and unreliable man in other
respects. The most of the public meetings that
denounce authorities oppose the prosecution of
the and the payment of taxes, are composed of
such characters mentioned above. Even a
Yankee, if he knew how the business was managed
at many of the called public meetings, would de-
spse the actors i'll them
We do not deny bat what some good men have
participated in few Of the meetings alluded to. but
it is certain that they have been deceived, misled
and misinformed, and we know that some Of them
regret their conduct. They that the only
tendency of such meetings is to prolong the and
encourage the yankees to invade the interior of
State. We think there is great reaction now
going which will unite all well-meaning men in
a combined effort to secure independence. Firm
ness and union among ourselves will give US peace
and independence but divisions will prolong the
war and entail still greater suffering on all
people.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-22

~ The official vote for Governor of Virginia,
counted by the Legislature last week, is as fol-
lows Smith 266i3. Flournoy ,453, SMumford
7,478, scattering 353. For Lieut. Governor: Price
27,411, Imboden 81 ,297, scattering 1,94O.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-22

q We learn from the northern papers that Gen.
McClellan's plan to "crush the rebellion is to
march large force into North Carolina so as to
cut off Virginia from the South. Before a yankee
army can get possession of this State and isolate
Virginia, it will have to do some hard fighting; but
should the time ever come when the yankees will
oSerrun North Carolina, those persons who
grumoling because they required to pay
tenth OF their crops to help support their Govern
ment' Will fairly howl when they their all taken
oy Llhcoln's hirelngs and they themselves degraded
and put on an equality with the negro. If Such a
calamity should unfortunately overtake us, none
need expect to escapethe poor and rich will suffer
alike.
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BOLTING CLOTH.
Sept 81, 1853

Twill sell at Auction, the 10Th Of October, tw
numbers Boiling Cloth about 30 yards.
s. A. HARRIS, Auc.
Sept 81, 1853 st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-22

Persons desiring to teach Common Schools in Meek
leuburg county, must appear at the Superintendent
Office in the Court House, Saturday tie goth Of
September, for examination.
J. P. ROSS,
4. NYE HUTCHINSON,
NJ. D. JOHNSTON,
Sept 81 1863 st FIX. Committee.