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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-08
EXECUTORS SALE,
Renting Lands and Hiring Negroes

The undersigned, Executors of Robert Cunningham,
decd, will sell the late residence of the deceased,
IL miles south of Charlotte, the Camden road, on
Tuesday the 22d of December, Four choice Mules five
Mich Cows, nine fat Pork Hogs, stock Hogs,
500 bushels Corn Fodder and Hay, 30 bushels Cotton
Seed, one Road Wagon and Harness, Farming Utensils,
quantity of Kitchen Furniture, and other articles
not necessary to mention.
On the day, and at the place, will be
rented for year, the Plantation which the de-
ceased formerly lived. Also, Plantation two miles
above Morrow's Turnout, known the "Porter place"
Also, another Plantation lying the waters of Meal
pins Greek, joining the lands of James Davis and
Others These Plantations we'll improved and in
high state of cultivation.
Also, will be hired for year. TWENTY Ne
GROES, men, women. boys and girls.
Terms made known day of sale.
WILLIAM REA,
JAMES CUNNINGHAM,
Dec |, 1868 4t-pd Executors
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-08
an, .,,e,ehvincurring the highest forfeiture known

and thereby incurring the highest forfeiture known
TO the law. 81:
from a citizen of Kentucky or Missouri those two
States are claimed by our government as belong
inc IN the Confederate States. Th'lr citizens
6estino in our armies may consequently expect to
be treated as prisoners of war; but we have as yet
no HIGHER pretension to the State OF Maryland, as
beine a member of the Confederate States, than to
the State of Massachusetts; and for the purpose OF
this discussion the citizens of Maryland aud Mas
sachusetts are to be viewed in the same light.
IF there be citizens Of those States, or any other
States which still belong to the United States re-
siding among US, with the permission OF our gov
eminent, they cannot by any but direct and I'M
equivocal words be forced into our armies to re-
pei invasion; and it is to be presumed that when
ever their presence is supposed to endanger the
public safety the permission to reside here wiii DC
Withdrawn, and the government will require them
as "alieu enemies" to depart. :.
1t is considered by me that Il. S. Finley be DIS
charged, with leave to go wherever he will The
CLERK of the Superior Court of Buusombe- County
will file the papers in his Office, and give copies
r. NJ. PEARSON, Q. j. S. q.
Richmond Hi Nov. 7th, 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-08
FROM EAST TENNESSEE.

The latest accounts represent that Longsreet,
with part of his command, made an unsuccessful
attack on Knoxville. His loss is said to be small
He then raised the siege and marched towards
Abingdon.
Gen Bushrod Johnston had succeeded in effect
ing a. JUNCTION with Longstreet without the loss OF
his supply train, as previously reported
Gen. Vaughan with his command and one o:
Cheatham's regiments al Charleston endeavor-
ing to make his way into North Carolina.
ATLANTA, Dec. 4,-1he lntelligeucer has
so, cial dispatch dated Dalton 4th, which says Gen
Ledbetter arrived yesterday from Knoxville. He
left there last Sunday. Longstreet on the same
day made an unsuccessful attack on Burnside.
Longstreet is now retreating to Virginia. Hook
es aud Seigle's corps reported as advancing on
Knoxville: taushan,s forces is at Loudon and
will probably follow Longstreet or enter North
Carolina.
Gen Ransom is reported as having captured
large Yankee ammunition train en- route for Knox
Vile
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-08

"THE OLD SToRY."-Among the batch Of "
kee prisoners who arrived at Atlanta on Frid,n 20
tcrnoon, says the Confederacy, might bavo go. AZ
seen, apart from the rest, fair haired yop,L een
exceeding eighteen, aud in form as fragile s ao'
girl
Suspicion being aroused, an examipat;oD =.
covered the party ODE Miss Franc MIsr - a We
32d New York Regiment. '0s
She came into our lines abOuta week non ,..-
Tuscumbia, Alabama, accompanied 6y op,n, u Si
low, Isaac James, by name. They said the I Is''
tired of the service and wanted to 20 HON. mere T,
girl had enlisted when the war began, ana me
fought through nearly all the battles Of the W.'l
Love-that knavish elf-was the inspiring S, ~.
of her martial peregrinstion. Her "true love-
(the aforesaid Isaac james, had "goue in" ana
she couldh't feel it in her heart to stay at hon..
so she listed too, and has marched and batled \,
his side until now. The pair exhibit great afFec,
ton, and declare if they ever get "tu hun, they'll
make n match Of il.
The Provost Marshal has sent them forward to
Richmond
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-08

Chattanooga, where battle was fought on FRIDAY
the eth, between our rear guard and large Yam
k.s force, resulting in the defeat of the enemy
ccmrelline him to retreat back to Chickamauga
Our forces captured 2 or 800 prisoners
The following is an official dispatch from Gen.
Bragg:
Dalton. December 2 Gen. s Copper: Inc
enemy have fallen back across the Chickamauga,
destroying everything 10 their route, including the
railroad track and the bridges. Their loss was
very heavy in their attack on our rear guard nn-
der General Cleburne. BRAxTos BRAGG
The New York Herald estimates the Yankee
loss in recent fights in Tennessee and Georgia at
forty thousand, killed, wounded and missing
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-08

We will sell, Public Sale, in Charlotte, Tues
day the I'D of December, 1863, our entire stock of
CARRIAGES, BUGGIES, WAGONS,
SINGLE AND DOUBLE HARNESS. and everything
connected with the Livery Stables.
Also, two sets of Smiths Tools lot of Iron, to-
gether with some Hogs, some of which fattened.
Everything connected with the Stable will be sold.
Come all of you that want to purchae aud make your
selection, we intend to close up business
in Charlotte, and mistake.
All persons having claims against the concern will
forward and receive their pay aud those indebt-
cd either by note account must pay the bust
of the concern will be closed by the LIST of jan
uary. BROWN WADSWORTH.
Dec l, 1863 At
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-08
LEATHER,
Upper and Sole,l
Ready made Shoes,
state Of " CaroIIna-CleveIn md County.

State Of W. CarOlfna-ClevclRn md County
Court Of Pieas and Quurfer Sessions.
Martin ct al vs.. The Heirs at law and next OF KIN
of Harry, deceased.
Petition for ReprobAte Of Will.
1t appearing TO the satisfaction OF the Court thn
the defendants in this case, Anna Bridges and hs
children, John Bridges, Asbury Blalock and vile
Sarah, Washington l. Bridges, Edmund n Bridges
Hamilton Bridges, Lafayette Benton, Elizabeth Den
ton, Sarah Harry and Marcus Harry, heirs ~ 10.
of Harry, are non-residents OF this State; -
therefore ordered that publication be made IN 1nS
Western Democrat newspaper published In the ,s
Of Charlotte, MecklenbuIg county for six consecs
weeks, notify ing defendants to be and appear "a
next Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions 20 DC n
for the county of Cleaveland the Cont h o In
Shelby, the 9th Monday after the Atm nSnnseiyes
1863 then and there 20 make 40
parties to this Issue il they think proper 20 a. Office
Witness, s. Williams, Clerk Of said OooI , Ias3
the 9th Monday after the 4th Monday 10 .xs Clerk
lady $lO1 9s-6t s. "lLhin'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-08
land SALE IN EOUIrY.

In conformity to decree of the Court of Equity of
Mecklenburg county made at Fall Term 1863, in the
matter of Hugh Houston and wife, and Others for
the purpose of making PARTITION of the proceeds of
sale between the petitioners will expose to pubic
sale to the highest bidder executing bond with ap-
proved security the public square in Charlotte on
the I'd Monday in January, s64 credit of twelve
months with interest from sale except five per cent.
sh to nav costs the Tract of Land in the peadnps
mentioned situated the waters of -Four Mile Creek
adjoining the lands of w Houston, A A Houston,
Stuart aud others.
Dec |, 1863 A u WILLIAMSON, c. ii. T..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-08

On Tuesday the 22d Of December next, will expose
to public sale the late residence Of Clanton decd
three miles southwest of Charlotte, all the property Of
said deceased viz Wheat Corn, Oats, Fodder, three
Mules one Horse, Cattle, Hsgs, Wagon Buggy, House.
hold and Kitchen Furniture, Blacksmith Tools, aud
other articles not necessary to mention.
Terms made known on the day Of sale.
AL persons having claims must present them accord
ing to law or this notice will be plead IN bar Of their
recovery. THOMAS Is. PKlCEI Admr.
Nov "a, 1863 4t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-08
EQUITY LAND SALE.

The Land of the late Hiram G. Brawley, deceased,
will be re-sold at the pubic square in Charlotte on the
second Monday in January, 1854, credit OF six
months IT will be started the last bid Of $23s7
and sold to the highest bidder. There la acres
in the tract. It adjons the lands Of j. p. Ross VIM
Means and lies to town Bond and good security
required of the purchaser. Four per cent. cash will
be required to pay costs.
Nov IL, 1863 Is A. c. WILLIAMSON, @. MI
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-08
EQUITY SALE OF A SLAVE.

By virtue of a decree of the Court of Equity of
Mecklenburg county, made at Fall Term 1853, in the
matter of w Alexander, Guardian of Anne AIexau-
der and Others will expose to public SALE and cell tn
the highest bidder at the public square in Charlotte
on the I'd Monday in January 1864, the slave Cha
otte in the pleadings mentioned, upon credit of 10
months, with interest from sale except Eve Der cent
cash to pay costs, the purchaser executing bond with
good security for the purchase money:
Dec !, 1863 G WILLIAMSON, CME
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-08
EQUITY SLAVE SALE.

In obedience TO a decree of The Court of EQUITY of
Mscklenburg county, made at Fall Term 1883 in the
matter of T Mckee, Administrator of Robert Walker
will reopen the biddngs of sale Of the slave Aaron
in the pIeadings mentioned; public ve.due at the
public square in Charlotte the I'd Monday of jan
nary 1854 starting at the last bid of sixteen
and fifty dollars Isl ,65o) The will be twelve
months credit except hve per cent cash to pay
the purchaser giving bond and good security for the
purchase money.
Dec l.. A q WIILIAMS0N z
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-08
N O T. | C II :.

The Association for the Relief Of tho Working Men
of Charlotte having opened in the Store opposite the
Court House, formerly occupied by Loewenstein have
now on hand Bale Yarn, Salt, and Alnnlance Cloth,
which will be exchanged for Produce and Provisions
liberal terms.
WANTED-Corn, Meal, Flour, Wheat, Molasses, But
ter, Lard, Tallow, Bacon, Dried Fruit, &c
A. GRAHAM, Commissary.
Nov II, 1863 Il
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-08

SUBSISTENCE DEPARTMENT.
CHARLOTTE, N. c., Nov. %, 1853
Three pounds of dry Virginia Salt will be given for
one of Bacon and two pounds of the Same quality Of
Salt for of Pork, at this Office
T. NJ LOWE
Dec. l, 1863. If Mnj 4 G. s.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-08

pS-The Government, it is said, will put large
number OF Wagons on the road between Green's
boro, North Carolina, aud Reidsvie, the incc III
peted gap in the Piedmont Railroad, for the pur-
pose OF transporting supplies of corn and bacon
from the Cult States for the army. Depots of
provisions will be established for the storage of
large quantities of supplies at Danvile and
Greensboro, and intermediate points:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-08

The Negroes of Misses Mary Martha Johnston will
be hired, at Castana Grove the LIST January, 1864
for the ensuing year. s X. JOHNSTON,
Dec ], 1863 At Agent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-08

A FAITHFUL SLAVE.-Tbe Raleigh Standard
has heard, from a reliable source, of negro slave
who has been within the encmy's lines in the east
ern part of the State since the fall of Newbern,
who has paid over to his mistress the sum of three
thousand dollars, the proceeds of his own labor,
having reserved only enough TO pay his own ex-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-08


and by virtue of the power given MS In said Wi we
will sell to the highest bidders at the HOWE Mine,
sometimes called the Stockton Mine In Union county,
North Carolina, on Monday, l4fh Of Deem
Der next, various
TRACTS OF LAND
situated in said county ana which belonged to said
W. j. Cureton at the time of his DEATH viz:
TIE HOWE GOLD NINE TRACT, containing
about 800 acres together with the Machinery attach
ed thereto.
THE BLOUNT TRACTS containing about 3s7 acres
On these lands there 10 fine Saw Mill
r. G. DELANY TRACT, containing 80 acres.
J. D.. WOLF TRACT.
j. L. CURETOE TRACT, containing 23s acres.
W. VAUGHAN TRACT, containing 95 acres.
T HOWE or McCORKLE TRACT, containing l444
KERR TRACT.
WATSON TRACT, containing 81 acres. This tract
is situated partly in said county ana partly IN LAnSas-
ter District, s. G.
| ONE LOT In the town Of Monroe.
THE LANDS purchased OF Thomas CuretCn, ST.,
containing about 500 acres more or less.
And other Lands owned by said w. J. Cureton In
said county, and which will be particularly de-
scribcd on the day of sale.
We will also sell at the same time and place
l Steam Engine,
80 horse power, two Sets of Blacksmith Tools Car
pener Tools, Iron Steel Mill Burrs and many other
articles of personal property.
Terms made known on the day OF sale.
WE WILL ALSO SELL, at the late resi-
trict, S. c., on WEDNESDAY the l6th Of December,
ONE TRACT OF LAND in Lancaster District, on
the Gaia VIDA River containing 65 acres On this tract
there is a first rate MILL SITE
One other Tract in said District, called the McDOW-
ELL TRACT, containing 275 acres.
FIECHER TRACT, containing 100 acres.
McCORKLE TRACT, containing 81 acres,
And ONE TRACT in York District, Goats
Tavern.
At the time and place will sell qunntityof
LEATHER,
Upper and Sole,l
Ready made Shoes,
HORSES MULES, THREE BUGGIES, WAGONS
ONE CARRIAGE, ONE FIRE-PRoOF SAFE,
Fairbanks Scales, Guns, Pistols and other articles
Probably we will sell FOUR NEGRO WOMEN,
young and likely.
II Any desiring TO examine, before dhy Of SAFE
any of the above described Lands, will call upon q
CURETON, on the Charlotte Road, IL miles NORM OF
Lancaster Court House; and any one desiring 70 ~
the Howe Gold Nine will find 3 J. Cureton or hr
Porter at the Gold Mine, who will take pleasure
showing the same.
Terms made known on the day Of sale.
O. r. CURETON,
u j. CURETON.
G.. w. WILLIAMS,
November "a 1863 It Executors.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-08

n1- Gov. Bonham, of South Carolina, it will be
seen, follows Gov. Brown favoring the repeal OF
all laws allowing substitutes. In his Message to
the Legislature, which convened on Monday last,
Gov. Borham says:
The permission of substitution is suited to q
war in which small proportion of the arms-bear-
ing population is required for the field,-not to a
war which may sooner or later require every man,
without reference to age, to shoulder his musket;
and especially is it unsuted to consumption sys-
tenn which purports to take all able-bodied men
between given ages. You have wisely declared
those having subtitutes in Confederate service still
liable to State service The time, suggest, has
arrived when all laws, whether State or Confede-
rate, allowing substitution, should be repealed
They operate in favor of class, than whom none
have deeper interest in the success OF the cause.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-08

Tommy, how's all your folks? All well bu.
Growlor-he's got the bow-wow-el complaint.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-08

CLIMAX OF TYRANNY.-The order Of the Fed
eral General HurIbut, directing the eu,ollmeut of
ail abie-bodled Confederate citizeus iu the Mem
phls district in the Federal armies, caps the eli
max ot the hldeous crueites practiced by the nr.st
accursed despot'sm OF the earth upon suffering
people. To compel our own people to take un
hr's against their own brethren is RI fnenent Of
eFue1y."hlch fills the last drop in the cup of Bit
.erhess' those sections of our country which
have thus far escaped being overrun by the enemy
may see what they have to expect if they fall into
their hands. There Is no salvation for them but
resistance TO the death to the worse than savaees
who are bent upon destroying Us from the face of
the earth. We can expect no mercy no happi-
ness not foethoId upon the earth, unless we f,h,
these fends of hell with all the energy of our ma.
lures. and nete out to them at every opportun itv
the same measures they mete oas to US.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-08

THE YANKEE Misunderstanding to the
confessions of the New York Herald, the Yankee
commercial flag has almost disappeared from the
waters. 1t declares that four or FIVE Contederates
have completely baffled four or FIVE hundred U. 5.
ships of war, and thrown the great bulk OF North
ern commerce into foreign vessels 1t blames the
Secretary OF the U. S. Navy for this; but he says
he has tried in vain to prevent the rayages of the
Confederatee. What tribute to the four or FIVE
Confederate ships of war!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-08

FROM THE WEsT.-A dispatch dated Greneda
Dec. I'd, says the Memphis Argus of the I'd has
dispatch from Cleveland confirming the escape of
Morgan and all his staff from the OHIO Peni1euti-
AIRY by digging through the walls. Que thousand
dollars reward is offered for Morgan
Guerillas numerous on the Mississippi. The
steamer Black Hawk was fired into. below Red
River and the pilot killed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-08
ESTATE SALE.

As Executors of the Will of w. j. Cureion deceased,
and by virtue of the power given MS In said VIII, we
will sell to the highest bidders, at the Howie Mine,
sometimes called the Stockton Mine, in Union county,
North Carolina, on Monday, l4fh Of Deem
her next, various
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-08

Salt! salt! Salt!
We will exchange Virginia Salt for Pork, on as good
terms rs any body.
December |, 1868 -. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-08
FROM VIRGINIA.

An important and very desperate partial en-
gagement rook place the Rapidan, near Ger
mamma Ford, Friday the 9th, in which we
gained decided advantage, took number Of
prisoners, and captured and destroyed an ordnance
train of hundred wagons, and other valuable
property From officers who took part in the
fight, and were wounded, we have obtained some
particulars.
On Thursday night, French's corps, of the Yam
kee army crossed to the South bank, at Germanna
Ford and threw up entreDchments. Friday, they
advanced towards Spotsylvania G. Fl , Eish the
design, it was thought of making a flank attack
upon Johnsons DIVISION of Ewelps corps. Al the
time Johnsons division was moving in the
direction of Germanna Ford The two forces,
about O'Clock, p M. came in collision in field,
about a mile and half from the river, and a very
desperate battle ensued. From the beginning of
the action until nghtfall when the fighting ceased,
We drove the enemy at all points. just before
dark, they succeeded in getting into their en-
trenchrnents, from some Of which disodged
them Our loss in killed and wounded is about
500 The enemy's loss is not known with any ac-
curacy, but is believed to be three times as great
as ours. We took a considerable number of pris-
oners, hut have not been able to learn the precise
number
Whilst the above battle was going on General
Rosser made dash upon ordnance train of the
enemy. which moving in Of Frcnch's
corps, and captured ninety odd prisoners 100 ord
nance wagons 40 ambulances and 400 mules It
being found impossible to bring off the wagons,
most Of them destroyed, but the prisoners,
mules and ambuances were secured
From the demonstrations of the enemy it was
thought that general engagement would certain
~ take place between Gen. Lee and Gen Meade,
but late news shows tErat Meade has again retreat
ed without giving battle, considering we suppose,
the road to Richmond hard one-rather too hard
for the Yankees.
ORANGE c. H., Dec 3.-The enemy have re-
crossed the Rapidan to Culpepper at the Fords by
which they came, without fight. One hundred
more prisoners go to Richmond to day. Five
hundred prisoners were certainly captured.
The following is an official dispatch from Gen
Lee:
ORANGE G. r., Dec 2
Gen S Cooper: The enemy retreated during
last nj ght. Pursuit vas made this morning but
the enemy had recrossed the Rapidan before We
reached it. few more prisoners were captured
R L LEE.
RICHMOND Dec 3-The community has been
III good splrIts to-day at the changed aspect of
affairs consequent upon the retreat of Grants
army, and tile recrossng of the Rapidan by Gen.
Meade. Some regret Is expressed at the escape
OF the latter from humiliation and defeat which
awaited him, but the is regarded as an evil
dence Of weakness we'll as timiGity
The daily Evansville journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1862-1863, 1863-04-16
SnEpHERDsvILLE, KY, April 9

Between the soldiers, there is bond
of sympathy so broad and generous, that
the expression of feeling and sentiment
through the public journals is eagerly
sought after from one department to the
other, each being more or less contigu-
GUS to the important scenes belng' or
about to be enacted, in the great drama
of putting down the rebellion. And this
may also be so with the people at large at
home, and we know it must be so with
those who are in sympathy with the Gov
ernment and its defenders