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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22

~ Executor 81 The last WI and Testament Of EliIa-
beth A. Query, viii offer ~ public sale At her late
residence, on Thursday the Gath inst, the Plantation
which the deceased resided, situated about ten miles
Southeast OF Charlotte, lying between the Providence
and Potter roads. There about l30 acres ofLsnd
In the track and good Dwelling House with most Of
the out-budings necessary. Terms made known on
day of sale. The sale 70 take place at - O'Clock.
HIGH ". PARKS, EIecgtar.
~ Dec. 8, 1863 73t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22

Nx EpIToR: Please announce the following gentle
men for Mayor and Commissioners u the Town OF
Charlotte:
. For Mayor-SANL. A. HARRis.
For Commissioners
Ward No. William r Myers, Jonas Rudasit.
Z" 2-Tbos II Brem, John J. Brown.
"A AN Taylor, II Phelps.
4-John Springs, N d Johnston.
Dec Is. 1863 to
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22
STRAY cow.

Stray.J from my place In PhisdslI.his nsghbor-
hood, on the 18th November, a Cow and calf The
cow is red with Write face ana = small bell on-the
calf 10 also red bur other mark recoIlectsd lib
sral reward will he paid for the delivery Of the cattle
to roe, or confined so that ] eau get them.
Dec 8, iBs3-3tpd J. ~. BARNHILL.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22

A LOVING HUsBAND-The Sheriff at st.
Paul. Minnesota, received the following telegram
the other day, dated at Winona:
"Sherif TuNis-Mine wife she runs off
wont you to ketch her by telegraph. She has one
baby. Her eyes are black, but Won eye IL out, and
that 10 black, too. If her don't come back, Vip
her like HI"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22
NEGRO HIRING.

will offer for hire the LIST day of January, 1864,
at the public square in the town of Charlotte several
valuable Slaves among .heraa there two number
one Blacksmiths-Sat and Randall.
If am not present Col 3 w Alexander will act az
INV agent p CALDWELL,
Executor of Dr. D Caldwell.
Dec %, 1889 IT
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22

LOOK Our!-Four Yankee officers, on Tuesday
last, managed by adroitness to elude Capt. Sem
and escape from our jail. Our citizens and off.
GERS on railroads must be on the alert. Each of
them is worth (aceording to Lincoln vauation) a
Confederate officer, and such is worth our notice.
Let our people watch for these rascaly invaders
and arrest them Columbia Curoiinidn.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22
Announcement.

We as soldiers, respectfully announce THOMAS
r. MAGILL as a candidate for the House Of Commons
for Union county, regular election In Aug
next, and as such will be voted for by -
MANY SOLDIERS IN the ARNY.
December 81, 1868
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22
NOTICE.

Having taken out Letters Of Administration tha
estate Of Cyrus H. Black deceased hereby notify all
persons indebted TO said deceased 10 make immediate
paymeni, and those having claims against him TO pre-
them within the time prescribed by Law this
notice will be pieaded IN bar Of their recovery.
Dec g. 1868 I'm JOHN MORRISON, Admr.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22

ADMITTED TO PRAcTIcE.-0u Monday last,
in this city, Walter J. Jones, of Yanccyvlle, Cas-
well county, and j. q. Conrad, of Yadkin, we're en-
anincd in chambers, by the Judges Of the Supreme
Court, aid admitted to prsctice in the County
Courts of this State.-RaleiSk JoWrRsL
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22

All who have taken out Jackets to make, win plea
make them up and return them mmediate,y.
II. II. TATE co.
Charlotte, Dec "a, 1853 2t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22
WANTED,

single white man. over conscript age, 10 assist
Plantation and tske charge OF or hands. Apply at
this Office.
December Q, 1903.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22

win be hired the public square in Charlotte, on
Tuesday the 29;h December, f not hired privately be-
fore hand Ten or Twelve NsgroeP, belonging 70 n
Stitt and the Estate Of J Peoples, deceased.
j. II. PEOPLES,
Dec 8, 1863 3t-pd Agent and Administrator.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22
HI RING.

On Friday the it day ofJanuary, 1854 win bire st
0rier's Store, ten miles southwest Of Charlotte two
Negro Men for year-the property OF Harbert
Stoves estate. II. D STOWE, Admir-.
Dec 8, 1853 II pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22
FOR SALE.

Two good MULES and a first rate Harness HORSE
will be sold auction, the Public Square in Char
lotto, the LIST day OF January desired, they will
be sold privately before that day by applying to the
subscriber J. NJ POTTS.
Dec %, 1863 2t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22

will hire on the End day Of January, 1884, at Mr..
n Bocks Smith chop, six miles from Charlotte on the
Provdence road the Negroes belonging TO the estate
Of Rea, deceased also, the Negroes belonging 70
the minor heirs Of Rev Walker, deceased.
Dec 8, 1863 ~ ). W. HUNTER, admir-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22

TRUE PATRIor.-John Manass, of Union
county, n c., passed through this city, last week,
on his way to join the army of Gen. Lee as a pri-
vate soldier. He is between so and 60 years of
age, and has had six sons in the army, two of
whom were killed in battle.-Richmond Wing.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22
FROM EAST TENNESSEE.
FROM EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA.

K1SsroN, Dec. 10, lsea.-The skrmsh made men,
ton of in my letter of yesterday, taking place at
Ghinkapin Chapel the Upper Trent road, resulted
in the repulse of the enemy, with loss their side
$50 am nformed) of FIVE killed and six wounded to
say nothing of the dead and wounded bo.ses.
The casualties side three wounded and
one captured. The enemy brought into the action
about 100 cavarynen and two howitzers. We had As
men engaged on side The combat continued for
about one hour when the enemy gave way and run,
our men pursuing.
There is report going the rounds down here (and
really fearful that it is true to the effect that
the Yankees have surprised pckets the Souih
side of Tar river Tss store between Green, lille
and Washington, and have captured entire compa-
ny of our cavalry, commanded by Capt Moore of the
81 North Carolina.-Corres. Rdieyh Journal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22

The H~rroes fHisses Maya Martha Johnston viii
he birsS g u.s,snis Grove the lee January, 1884,
for ths epsuisr year b. \. JOHNSTON, +.
Dee I, 1893 o. Agent
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22

RoBBERs.-On Wednesday night last, two armed
supposed to be deserters) went to the house of
Mr Saml Davis, who lives the Potter road about
IL miles from this place, and demanded his money.
Mr. Davis being an old man, unable to resist,
and therefore had to give up all the money he had,
about 81 200. We have heard of similar depreda-
tions in other sections. In one or two instances
poor women were robbed of all the provisions they
had
1t is time for the people to take thelaw into their
own hands and shoot every deserter they can find,
and arrest all stragglers who cannot give sasfac
tory account of themselves.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22

HGr It is announced that John Mitchell ha!
Withdrawn from the editorial chair of the Rich
mcnd ENQUIRER Glad to hear it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22

NEW SCHEDULE OF PR1CEs.-The Commission
ers of Appraisement for North Carolina have ar
ranged and published new schedule of prices
which Government officers will pay for produce, &c.
We copy from the advertisement which we find pub
lshed i'll the Raleigh Standard:
Bacon, sides, ST. so per h. hams 40, shoulders
30 Corn shelled, SIS per bushe of Sc lbs; Flour
$33 to $50 per barrel, according to quality; Pork
IS cents per lb Salt SIS to $40 per bushel; Sheep
S25 per head; Whskey $l2 per gallon Brandy 10
and $l2 Wheat S 50 to Sc per bushel; Beef. fresh,
as cents, sailed 20; corn meal SIS; Molasses sor
ghum, SIS; Horses artillery, $500 and $500; Mules
$500 and $500 according to quality; Peas SIS; Su-
gar 81; Shoes $40 per pair, &c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22
NORTHERN NEWS.

Northern dates to the 18th have been received
at Richmond. -rs--. -
yankee correspondent writing from Charleston
says that the enemy is preparing for great movements
and that the will not leave there until the
sold flag" waves over Charleston its ruins Adt
Cen Thomas is dangerously i'll, and Maj Gen. Buford
is dead The New York Herald advocates the election
of Gen. Grant for next President. Lincoln visits the
Washington Theatre nightly to Hackett perform
Gold is quoted in New York at $50.
In the yankee House of Representatives the 18th
inst, Mr. Robins, of Missouri, offered resolution in
substance the formerly offered by Crtten-
den-that the brought on by disunionists but
should not be prosecuted for conquest subugation
and that when obedience the Constitution and the
laws is secured ought to stop Lovejoy moved to lay
the resolution on the table-yeas 81, NAYS IA The
resolution was then laid over for discussion. On the
18th, Fernando Wood submitted resolution that the
empowered to open negotiations with the authorities
at Richmond to the end that this bloody, destructive
and inhuman shall cease, that the Union be
stored upon terms of equity, fraternity and equality.
Washbarne of Illinois, moved that the resolution be
laid the table, which carried, yeas &c. 3D.
Mr. Salisbury, the Senator from Delaware, has re-
fused take the loyalty OATH and is thought there
will be trouble in the Senate. 1t is said that McDou
gal of California. will introduce resolution declaring
the French invasion of Mexico unfriendly act to-
wards the United States, and nquiring if it be the
duty of the United States declare against France
[B!uster, only]
The rebel guerillas are reported to be very
troublesome in Chester, Wayne and Cumberland
counties, Kentucky.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22

THE LAW IN REGARD TO SUBSTITUTES
1t is contended by some that if Congress were
to pass law requiring those who have put substi-
tutes in the army to enter the army themselves it
would be breach of contracts and on the other
hand, some contend that contract made
or recognized by the Government in this respect,
but that the Government in allowing substitutes
mere y conferred privilege and has the right to
recall that privilege. President Davis looks at the
matter in this light. In sustaining this view of the
case, the Fayetteville Observer alludes to a dec-
sion of the Supreme Court of North Carolina, in
1856, in the case of the Bank of Fayetteville. when
it (" decided that in comforting privilege, a
State did not dvest itself of its rights of eminent
domain, to recall that privilege should the necess-
ties of the State require it,
If we remember correctly. the alluded to by
the Observer was this The charter of the Bank of
Fayetteville, granted by the Legislature author
lied it to issue 81 notes; at subsequent session of
the Legislature law passed forbidding the is:
suing of ST. notes by any Bank in the State. The
Bank of Fayetteville appealed to the Supreme Court,
and the prohibition was sustained on the ground
that the State had right to recall privileges
ferred. According to this decision, might ex-
pect Supreme Court to sustain law of Congress
requiring service from the principals of substitutes
In Justihcation or sucn law, 1t might DC SHOWN
that those who have employed substitutes, generally,
have great deal of property at stake the issue
of the struggle, and therefore ought to do much to-
wards protecting that property from conscation by
the enemy, man who owns IS or SO 100 ne
groes ought to have two four substitutes sin the
army if he is not there himself, if he is exempt
from CONSUMPTION by age otherwise.
The chief of the Conscript Bureau expresses the
opinion that TO- 900 fraudulent substitute papers are
held in the country.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22

r,xAsCEs-We publish in another column the
sobsme proposed by Mr. Memminger, the Secretary
th Treasury for the relief of the finances of the
Cnfadcracv Several other schemes have been
~-ono.ed, but differing very little from that of Mr.
nommuger's. We are not particularly attached
particular scheme, but we want heavy tax
;Dnosed and stringent measures adopted in regard
Ending so as to take at least sxths of the pa
money out of circulation. Those who own pro-
nertv and have money hand must pay very
rbro portion of the taxes for sustaining the Gov
ornment and prosecuting the In order to en-
able them to do this, suppose it does require them
70 sell little property, they would not be hurt in
the long run if our independence is secured. for it
is the duty of every man to devote a portion of his
nr,perty as we'll as his time the cause, IF peo-
pie are not willing to do this they do not deserve
freedom. But we do not think any man will have
to sell property to pay his taxes-certanly no mod
crate property holder would have to do So and if
large property holders have to do it they ought
not to grumble, because if they the balance
from confiscation by the enemy they may be we'll
satisfied. Many of fellow citizens have lost
their ALL houses, lands, negroes and stocks, in con-
sequence of the and certainly those in security
in sections not overrun by the enemy. might afford
to devote a snah part of their means to the cause
We cannot independence without sacri-
fees Of sort. We ought to be satisfied if. at
the end of the war. with our Independence secured,
we possess three -fourths much as we did at the
commencement
Thousands Of men III the Confederacy have made
vast amount of money, since the commencement
Of the war, by speculation and otherwise, and they
have an1iously and hastily invested it in real estate,
generally paying enormous prices. because they had
but little faith i'll our currency, Now for our part,
do not care if those persons are compelled to
sell some OF their property to pay their taxes ne-
Their do if some of the millionaires of our
country have to sell property to pay their taxes.
They owe much to the cause, and they might CON
slider themselves happy if by giving one fourth to
to the Government they can save the remaining
three fourths.
Considering the nature Of the struggle in which
we are engaged no who negroes, bank
stocks, real estate any other kind of property.
ought to indulge in grumbng because heavy tax
may be imposed. 1t requires money well
men to sustain the cause of the South-thousands
of poor men. who have not dollars worth of prop
ery at stake, have taken the field to fight for indie
pendence; and those who have property at stake
must expect to pay literally and largely well
fight. To make each man perform his duty he
has and opportunity is fair, correct aud just
We have no idea what sort of scheme Congress
will adopt to remedy the present financial evils but
hope something will be done speedily, and that
'croakers'' will quit croakng and make up their
minds submit to necessary laws and perform their
duties like men deserving of liberty.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22

THE PRESIDENT AND GEN. BRAaG.-President
Davis has been much abused because he kept Gen.
Bragg in command of the Western army, bat it now
turns out that the President in retaining General
Bragg, acted the advice of that able commander,
Gen. Joseph E. Johnston. An important cores
pondence between the President and General Joe
Johnston. in relation to Bragg's removal. was read
in Congress on Monday last by Mr. Swan. of Tenn,
which we find published in the Richmond papers,
and from which it appears that on the 24th of Now
1862. General Johnston ordered to the supreme
command of the whole Western Department. head
quarters at Chattanooga and that the 22d of jan
1868, the President ordered him to repair to Brngg
headquarters to decide upon the best interests of
the service and give advice Johnston inspects the
army and reports to the President that the troops
are all in high spirits and ready to fight with conf
dence undated. Thinks Bragg's operations evn-
ced vigor and skill and that it would be very unfor
tunate to remove him. and that the best interests of
the service require that he be retained.
When such men as Gen. Johnston advised the
retention Of Bragg ought the President to be blamed
for not taking the advice of outsiders to remove
him! We think not.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22

vor next week, to make room for the report of Mr.
Worth, the Public Treasurer of North Carolina. We
like the way Mr. Worth has managed the affairs of
his office. So far we have been able to judge, we
think he has shown himself good, practical bust
ness man. In abiding to the Confederate finances
MIR Worth speaks good sense in the following para
graph:
1T is manifest that if something efficient be not
speedily done vastly to diminish the volume of Con-
federate CURRENCY that it will soon cease to answer
the purposes of money. The Confederate Congress
alone furnish the remedy. if the disease be capa
BILE of cure. 1t seems to me certain that it will not
be found in any plan which savors of reputation
nor in voluntary funding. If it be possible to
duce the circulation to a tolerabe healthy state, it
must be done by taxation; and if funding constitute
part of the plan it should be done at very low
. rate of interest,"
No. indeed, voluntary funding will never remedy
the dificuty-it that the public at large have
quit tsying to do anything for the cause by volun-
tary ac,on-it now requires law to make people do
their duty. and heavy tax law is the only thing
that deliver US from present financial troubles.
In order to relieve and benefit the finances of N
Carolina it strikes that it would be good thing
for Mr Worth to recommend to the Legislature to
dispense with the services of some of the officers
about Raleigh such State commissaries, quar-
termasters, paymasters, and their hosts of assis-
tants. There is real necessity for keeping up
State army establishment separate from that of the
Confederate Government, at an extra expense to
the people of the State.
lsT n. G.. CAvALRY.-We find in the Raleigh
Journal the following complimentary notice of the
lst N. c. Cavalry, from army correspondent of
that paper:
Will you oblige me by giving place in yonr
columns to the closing passages of an official nete
addressed to Maj Barrnger in eulogy to this Regi-
ment. l boldly state the character of the note. be-
in this age praise is acknowledged, scarce
ly awarded unless your claims sufficiently cried.
The occasion of the note the Inspection report
of the Regiment by 1t. Col. G.. St. L. GreenfelL of
England. | send it you that those at home may
know that North Carolina has a Regiment, trained
by North Carolina officers to such degree of eff
cheney be called pattern for others "
ten. Stuart desires me to express to you and to
the officers of your Regiment his high appreciation
OF that ability and devotion to duty. which has en-
aoed you to raise your Regiment to such degree
OF ehciency that it should be called "a pattern for
others. He feels confident that the continued ex-
er'ions OF yourself and officers and the hearty CO.
ope!n'ion OF your men will raise your Regiment to
sun olgner standard and enable you to inAiet still
~elghtlef blows upon enemy who has 80 often
eln1ed ana ned before the rush of the list N. G.
cavalry Very respectfully. your obi servt,
II. B. McCLEILAs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22

BARN BuRNT.-On Saturday night the 10Th inst,
the barn and it's contents of Mrs Elizabeth Walker
(widow of Rev. James Walker) destroyed by
fire. There is no doubt but that it was the work
of an incendiary. thought to be deserter who has
been lurking in the neigborhood for some time past
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22

The NEW HOME GUARD LAw.-The law pas
sed by the late session of the Legislature to amend
the Home Guard law of this State, will be found in
another column. The original law Ito which this is
an anendment) will be found on our first page.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22

HARD TO BEAT.-Col j NJ Potts of this county,
Killed 40 hogs last week, whose average weight was
1854 lbs each. The heaviest weighed 4O2 lbs, and
the lghtest $50.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22

The Yankee Secretary of War, in his annual re-
port, states that the draft has been enforced in
twelve States, and that it has brought from those
States only $4,000 soldiers, but it has raised a
fund of over $4,000, 900 for procuring substi
tutes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22
LATEST NEWS.
FROM VIRGINIA

There is nothing new from Gen Lees army. tits
said that the troops have gone into winter quarters.
Gen. Lee in Richmond last week in consultation
with the President.
LYscHBuRG, Dec. i6-Various reports have been re
ceived from Salem Va Couriers who have arrived at
Bonsacks report that the enemy have arrived but prs
oners who left this morning say there is enemy
there The damage done the railroad during the visit
Is not considerable. The track up six hun
dred yards about the depot also the bridges
Roanoke River and Masons Greek, miles this side
of town; another small bridge destroyed; few
telegraph poles cut down, Pitzers large -four MILL
McClenaghan's store, and three small buildings were
burned; also seventy-fve Government wagons. Thos.
Chapman, citizen, was killed. The prisoners in Jail
were liberated: among whom were a few Yankees. A
number of citizens, furloughed and wounded SOL
ders were taken prisoners, but the citizens
turned. Anumber OF negroes were carried of. Some
OF the enemys straggers were captured by our men.
1t is said the enemy's forces exceed 500 Re-
ports of the enemy's returning to Salem conflict
ing ~..
Hopes entertained that the raiders will be caught
-
FROM EAST TENNESSEE.
BRISTOL, Dec. ls.-The late news on Saturday pro-
duced intense excitement here Johnsons division
tackled force Of mounted infantry, abou; 4,OD0 at
Beans Station, on Monday, and gradually drove them
back after stubborn resistance and heavy loss in the
direction. of Knoxville. The pursuit continued
III oughout Tuesday and Wednesday, during which
Eulewe captured train of seventy wagons loaded
with stefes clothing, and many prisoners Our forces
are moving in the direction of Knoxville, to which
place the Yankees have fed. Our loss killed and
wounded is about 300 Gen. Oracle slightly wounded
in the arm, is here route for Knoxville. 225 pris
eners have arrived here.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22

CoNaREss.-The only law finally passed sine,
the assembling of Congress- is one repeating tho
Substitute law. Bills to increase the army and
improve the finances are pending N"0
The health Mr. Lander, the Representative from thi,
sumo his seat in the House of Representative
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-22

Scriptural Views of National Trails" is the
'.'' "' book of over 200 pages just issued, copy
~ nv. We nave received from the author, Rev. C.
A. !" Ley' superintendent of Common Schools of
N''." '"'v""a " reviews the origin of our diff
~ N'1 , 49, W., o'' the only true remedy" for
work thorough examination bu, W. III. .aI
what we have read of it. We behau-
Mr. Wiley to be one of the best men ''t me-
and therefore do not hesitate to recor. o,ate'
book to the public. 'ehd his