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The Portland daily press., 1863-01-10

Louis Napoleon Not Hostile to the Federal
Union.
NEW YORK, Jan. 8.
The Tribune has by telegraph from Wash
ington an important disclaimer by NJ. Mercier,
Ambassador of Napoleon ILL., on behalf of his
Imperial Master, of any designs or purposes
adverse to the restoration Of the integrity and
authority of our Federal Union.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-10

DENTISTRY JOSIAH HEALD, No. 24l Con
gress Street, first door east of LIST Parish Church
Portland, Me. aug7dly
DRs. LOCKE & kIMBALL, DENTISTS, No III
Middle Street. cortland, Me. augl5-ly
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-10

The Portland Daily Press has the largest
regular circulation of any daily paper in
the city.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-10
MARINE NEWS.
PORT OF PORTLAND.

F1uuys. ID q uuNry b,
ARRIVED.
Sch Odessa, tBr) Waters. ST John NIB.
Sch Ceresco, smith, St George NIB.
Sch Seafower, Diekey. Belfast,
Sch Gen Marion. Small, Bath.
Steamer Parkersburg. Hoffman. New York.
Steamer Lewiston, Knight. Boston.
CLEARED
Sch George Deering. Pinkham, Cardenas BY John
Lynch Co.
Sch Maraeaibo. Henley. Cardenas. BY Isaac Dyer
Sch Atlantic. Mitchell, Portsmouth, by James &
Pope.
Ship Charlemagne, 742 TONS built at Thomaston in
1si3 has been sold to parties in New York
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-10
Inauguration of the PACIFIC Railway.

SACRAMENTO, Cal, Jan. s.
At noon to-day the California section of the
Pacific railroad was inaugurated with impos-
ing ceremonies. Both branches of the Legis-
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-10

Sch Alciope, of Castine, loading at the coal mines
Portsmouth. X l. broke adrift It'll inst, and went
ashore on the south side of the wharf She lies head
on, perfectly easy. aud the weather having moderate
ed, Will probably come of without damage.
ship spark the Ocean, Kinney, from Cardiff for
Leghorn at Gibraltar in Distress commenced rcship
ping cargo 18th ut, and would probably get away In
ten days.
Sch Hockanom, Robinson at Boston FIN Machias
lost part of deck load in the Bay on the It'll inst
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-10

What Is the "Brokers' Board f'-Whdt Is
the "Merchanfs Exchange ?"-Irdgedy in
Dorchester Massachusetts Legislature
IVebster's Statue.
The Portland daily press., 1863-01-10

Dec 26, off ID ii Shot Keys, bark Whaling Wind
from New York for New Orleans
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03
NORTHERN ITEMS.

The Illinois Legislature adjourned on Saturday.
Peace resolutions passed the House but were pre-
vented passing the Senate by the Withdrawal of
enough Republicans to deprive the Senate OF a
quorum :.
The Kentucky House of Representatives rescin-
ded or the 11th, the resolutions passed the day
previous, inviting commissioners from other State
Legislatures to meet commissioners of that body at
Louisville.
Burnside has resumed his new command at New
York.
The Connecticut Democratic Convention at
Hartford nominated Thomas Fl. Seymour for Gov
ernor. Strong resolutions were adopted denounc-
ing the usurpations of the General Government,
the militia BILL national currency bill, emancipa-
ton proclamation, suspension Of haJeas corpus,
abridgement'of the freedom of speech and press; it
condemns the emancipation scheme, the dismem-
bernent of the State Of Virginia, and pledging the
Western States to unite with them in measures for
a cessation of hostilities and restoration of the
Union.
The Yankee Senate passed an act for the enroll
ment and mastering into service of all able bodied
men between the ages of 20 and 45 years, except
ing Governors of States, Judges, the sons of poor
widows, and few others, giving grand military
force of three millions. The officers to be appoint
ed by and directly accountable to the President
All are to be enrolled, and men to be called for
by draft in such numbers and assigned to duty In
such manner as the President pleases. Heavy
penalties are imposed for resistance or counsellng
resistance to the draft.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03

MORE YANKEE lNDEoENcY.-A lady f,;..,
says the Mobile Advertiser and Register, .snS',
the following extract from q letter writlsn =.
lady in Richmond, describing the trea,m.r; =
which the women who lately arrived tbere b "
flag Of truce were subjected:
A flag oftruce came in fortnight since, br;0u
ing $50 women and children, whose husband. hIs
theirs fathers, and friends, are with u.s. tn
women were subjected to barbarol, indipni,e,
They were crowded into one large saloon. and -.
by one taken to a corner and examined tn
were stripped to their last garment and their roy:
sons indecorously felt FROM head to foot. for :,
ticles contraband of war; their hair taken dow
and shoes and stockings taken off The ypl..,
Inquisitors we're three women-one, an To-.
Senator's wife, aud two the wives of Federal can
tains. One young girl, seeing what she had % -.
dure, ran terrified aud sobbing to the officer i
charge, imploring bis protection. He was an Oh
Ger of the old army, and retained deccncy epop,L
to send word to Mrs. Senator that she would 20,
continue examinations unnecessarily severe. tn.
female wretch ut once resigned her post and 70
ported the officer at headquarters MS too leniep, n
the rebels"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03
ANoTHER NAVAL VICTORY.

The yankee iron-claa Steamer Indianola capfurttl
The following official despatch, received II
Richmond shows that another of the Yankee i1n
clad boats has been captured
VIcKsBURG, Feb. 25.-I have the honor to T.
port that after severe engagement we capturd
the Federal iron-clad steamer Indianola, Liet
Com'dg Brown, U. s. ~. together with all hr
officers and crew, by the Confederate steames
Queen of the West and the Webb, forming an ell
petition sent out by me for that purpose, undf
command of Maj. j. K Brent. The prize is !
good deal damaged. r. TAYLOR,
Major-Gen. Commanding
The Mobile Register has been permitted to coy
the following official dispatch to Gen. Pemberto5:
Fort GIBSON, Feb. 23.-Last night, about 10
o'clock. with the steamer DR.. Beatty, four mills
below Vicksburg, fell in with the iron clad gu,
boat Indano,a, u. S. Navy. After the Confederate
steamers Queen of the West and Webb had ea
gagged her for about hour We went alongside,
when the Commander, It, Brown, U. s. n, sur
rendered to me. AS all credit is due to Majsr
Brent, l have turned over to him, in sinking
condition, the prize, which we hope to save. Only
five men were injured in this engagement.
FRED. B. BRAND,
.l 1t. Col. Commanding
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03
RECRUITS WANTED.

Having been dstaiIed, By Gen. Smith as R.eruI,i,-
Oficer'for the 63d Regiment n. G. Troops, viii y.
Sound in Charlotte for thirty days ready to receive
unteers. All who avail themselves Of this opporpn;,,
will be paid both the State aud Confederate Bounty.
Those who do not will be conseripied.
Come men of Necklenburg, aud join one OF IN. has,
Cavalry Companies in the army. and commanded by
one of the best officers, Capt. J. r. Erwin
All deserters aid stragglers warned to oip thai,
commands by the 10th instant, and they will b.
forgiven except the forfeiture OF pay for the time sb,p
without leave. Those who do not report will b,
court martiaed. c. l.. GIBSON, I'd Lieut..
Recruiting officer for esd R.El
February 10, 1893
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03

SALE OF SOUTHERN Books AT THE NORTH
In looking over late Northern papers is struck
with the advertisements for the sale of books
which are acknowledged to have been stolen from
Southern people. Humphrey Marshall's library
was lately sold in Cincinnati. There were very
valuable libraries in Virginia and North Carolina,
all of which have been stolen and carried North
Old and rare Observation-Disclosures have been
in several families for centuries, sold for
mere song.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03

A COOP MEAsURE.-A bill has recently been
introduced into the Confederate Congress, which
provides that every man. irrespective of age or
physical condition, who refuses to take Con-
federate money for produce or other property
which he has to sell, be Immediately eonscribed
and placed in the army. This is good measure
as far as it goes In our judgment it would have
been better if it had proposed to infict like pun
ishment upon all who, having a supply of pro-
visions beyond their own requirements, refuse to
sell at all. The Government has provided for
getting its own supplies, by law which forces it
from the producer, whether he is willing to sell or
not; but provision of this sort is made for the
families Of its soldiers and the non-producers
generally, who are in danger of suffering in the
midst of comparative abundance. Lancaster
Ledger.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03
Feb. lfth, 1859

Whereas, Is has been made to appear 10 me tbaih
terms OF the Proclamation issued by me on the 1Sh
ultmo, for the benefit OF those members Of our Army
who absent from their colors without proper leave
may not have been known 10 all who might have de-
sired TO avail themselves OF its msrefu prorisohi Ia
time for them TO do So
Now. therefore, J. ZEBULOE v. VAECEp6ovsrnor
Of the State of North Carolina, do ssue this second
Proclamation extending the time limited in the former
TO the fifth day of March next All such persons -
above referred to, who shall have reported 10 their
several camps by that day, will suffer punishment
for their past delRqnincos To those who shall not
have reported, nothing be promised except the
severest penalties Of the military law.
In witness whereof, l. Zebulon B. Vance, Governor
Captain General and commAnder~in-c have signed
these presents aud caused the great seal o. the STATE
to be affixed. Done at city of Raleigh this l1iA
day Of February, A. d. 1869, and in the s7th year Of
our independence. By the Governor, z. q. VANCE.
r. H. BATTLE, Jr, Private Secretary.
February II, 1868 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03

RICHMOND, Feb 27.-Passengers from Frede-
rcksburg report that the cavalry under Fitzhugh
Lee surprised aud captured $50 Yankees on We'd
nesday last.
CHARLESTON, Feb. 26.-The latest advices
from Port Royal states that the Yankee feet now
there numbers 1913 vessels, including trigates,
and 20 n-boats-the rest chiefly transports.
There are now 10000 men collected there, and
more ex pected.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03

City Of Merieo Taken by the French .-The
Galveston News of the 10th says that an official
letter from the French consul at Matamoras
announces the capture of the City of Mexico by
the French; also that Tampico occupied by
the French and Reactionists, and that Matamoras
would also soon be occupied by the French, who
had on army of 10000 men-more than sufficient
tor the conquest of the whole country.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03

IMPORTANT DECIsIoN.-Judge Meredith of
the Richmond Circuit Court has decided in the
habeas corpus case, that every citizen of Maryland
and every foreigner who had once enlisted in our
army no matter for how short a time had acquired
domiciI and therefore liable to conscrption if be-
tween the ages of Is and 45.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03

ENOUGH FOR FAMILY.-Major David Bal
ly, of Camden county, Ga, killed hog last week,
that was worth killing. The hog was five ears
old, and had been raised in the woods, except in
winter, when it had the run Of the fields. 1t
weighed, gross, eleven hundred and 6fty-Dine
pounds, measured in circumference around the
smallest part Of the body, six and half feet, aud
the leaf lard, after being dried, weighed ole hun
dred and forty seven pounds. That was a valua-
able hog.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03
ADMINISTRATORS, NOTICE.

Having taken out Letters Of Administration With TIE
Will annexed on the estate OF A J. Dunn, deceased
all persons having claims against said estate are
hereby notified to present them within the time pre-
scribed by law, or this notice will be pleaded 10 or
OF their recovery. And those indebted TO said "lA'
are requested TO make immediate settlement
W. W. GRlER, Admir-
Feb g. 1868 with the Will snnsI'd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03

CoUNTERFEIT-We have in our possession
so cent shin plaster purportng to have been issued
by the Greensboro Life Insurance and Trust Com
pany, signed by "B. +. Tatam," Treasurer. From
the care taken 10 the execution of this BILL being
printed in very good style and on good paper, we
opine great many of them are in circulation.
The genuine bills are printed in three colors on
buff colored paper signed by D. P.W cir, Treasurer,
while the spurious bill above mentioned, is printed
in one color (black) on white paper Greensboro
Patriot
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03

Headquartcrs Dcpa rtment of N. c.,
Godsboro, n. c., Feb. H. 1868. I
General Orders No 8.
Paragraph H. General Orders No. 5, current series
in relation to the amnesty to deserter is amended
read follows full pardon, except forfeiture
of pay for the period of unauthorized absence here
by proclaimed to all enlisted men, absent without
leave who may voluntarily return their respective
commands on or before the 9Th day of March next.
By command of Ma General S. G. French,
GRAHAM Dawes,
Feb -, 1863 3t Maj. A. A. Gen.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03
WATCH AND CLOCK
r EPAIRTNG

SKIES GRAY having commenced the Watch and
Clock Making business in Charlotte, in the Parks
Building, nearly opposite Kerrs Hotel, will be found
ready repair Watches Clocks and Jewelry short
notice and on reasonable terms. Also, Engraving
neatly and handsomely executed. All work warranted
for twelve months. SKIES GRAY.
Feb IL, 1863
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03

NuI Wn Examining DOhu,
In obedience to General orders, No. 81, Adjutapl
Inspector Generals Office, dated Nov Sd, 1862 all per.
in the Eighth Congressional District between Ii,
ages Of and 40 years whether residents Of any other
portion OF the State or Of other States in which toe
aforesaid orders have not been suspended hereby
required to report themselves mt the above menousd
places to the Examining Board and Enrolling OHicsn
for examination and enrolment the days hIed ia
the aforesaid notice Of the Examining Board. This
notice includes all white male persons between the
ages specifed-hosr who have been heretofore exam.
ined and discharged either by State or Confederate
ourgeOns-those who have been at any time dscharE.
ed fiom the army-those who have furnished sussti-
tutes-and any and all persons who may claim eIsmp-
ton any ground whatever. No persons discharge,
exemption, detail from service, viii Ton
attendance at the place appointed.
All laws and regulations applicable to de'srtSrs shall
be applied to such conscripts fail TO repair TO hS
place Of rendezvous for enrolment whs dfsri asr
enrolment.
All agencies employed for the appreciation and cen
hnement Of deserters and their respective commanders,
shall be applicable to persons liable TO duty toA-
script, who shall fail repair to tie place Of rsnd
vous amer the publication Of this call
Lieut.. JAMES J. SPBLLER,
Hnrolling 0fissr for the sh District
Feb. lfth 1859
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03

The Southern Illustrated News states that one
Oliver Wrenn, who is circulating through the
Confederacy actor, was in the Yankee Army.
and was taken prisoner before Richmond He IS
now claiming the character and part of an English
gentleman
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03
NOTICE.

All persons indebted to FULLlNGS Il SPRINGS
by note account, hereby notified to call upon
VIM W. Grier, ex-sherE, and make immediate settle
ment ]. II. SPRINGS.
February 3, 1853 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03
FROM EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA

kNSTON, Feb. 24th, 1868.
l had an interview this morning with a reliable
gentleman who came out from Beaufort few days
ago.
He informed me, that quite an excitement came
off in that town on one day last week, caused by
The aboitionists attempting to press three seamen,
(ctizens of tina place., into the federal naval SER
vice as pilots for the coast of South Carolina and
Georgia, and especially for Charleston bar.
The pilots peremptorily refused to serve under
any consideration whatever, telling the Yankees
that they much preferred death to aiding in lead
ing the enemy's feet against their land and kim
drcd. After considerable rumpass on the part
of the loyal portion of the inhabitants of the town,
both male and female, the pilots were released by
the enemy.
The entire feet has left the port of Beaufort
and gone South, with the exception of twelve
gunboats and transports, that remain az sentinels
in the harbor, lest the Confederates should pounce
down upon them unawares.
Not more than FIVE hundred federal soldiers are
in and around Beaufort at this time, including
about two hundred 5ufaloes and few negroes
that are under arms.
Gov. Stanly, as he is called, was burned in efigy
by the bufaloes and negroes day last week, for
opposing the enlistment of negro soldiers into the
service.
Lincoln has refused to accept Stanley's resigna.
ton and has ordered him back to Newbern, but
learn that he refuses to comply with his masters
orders for the present
A Lady who came out from Newbern, few
days ago, reports about fifteen Regiments at that
post
This seems to he the most reliable information
we have received from inside the enemy's lines for
several days past.-Cor. of Raleigh Journal
FROM BELow.-We saw gentlemen yesterday
evening who left Swift Creek, Craven County, at
noon the day before They report all as quiet
about Newborn, aud express the impression that
the force is very small.
We are glad to hear that the gallant Capt.
Whitford has raised battalion by authority of
Gov. Vance, and that it will soon be organized and
in the field. This battalion has been raised en-
tirey by volunteering n the counties East of the
Wilmington and Weldon Road Whitford has
done good service with his company, and when he
gets his battalion in the field be will be heard
from.-Ralciyh Progress.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03
Headquarters Examining Hoard and
Enrolling OF C0nseripis,

The Commanding Oficers Of Regiments Of n q
Militia in the Eighth Congressional District, are here,
by notified to assemble all white male persons hetwre,
the ages of % and 40 years. within their Regiments, AT
the Court Houses of their respective counties for Ned
zeal Examination and final Enrolment, at the time,
hereinafter mentioned
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03

The Oldest lsraelite in America died few DAYS
ago In New York. His name was Philip Hirseb
Horp; his age was los.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03
AN ACT FOR THE RELIEF OF LAND
LORDS
Passed by the Legislature of " Carolina.

Passed by the Legislature Of ". Carolina.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of North
Carolina and it is hereby enacted by the authority
Of the same, That whenever a tenant In posses
sion of real estate holds over after his time has
expired, his landlord, agent for him, may
make affidavit OF the fact before some justice of
the peace of the county, who shall issue precept
to the Sheriff other proper officer OF the county,
commanding him to cause to come before such
justice at such time and place as shall be therein
mentioned, twenty Indifferent freeholders, twelve
of whom shall be elected as jurors, who, after
being duly sworn, shall examine and enquire into
the fact of the tenancy that the justice issuing
the prceept, shall cause to be notified the tenant
holding over OF the time and place of enquiry,
who shall be permitted to introduce evidence
SEC. 2. BE it further enacted, That if IT,. II
freeholders shall, after hearing the evidence be
satisfied that the tenant holds over that, then, the
justice of the peace shall issue his order to the
Sheriff or other proper officer, commanding him to
dispossess the tenant, and to put the landlord in
possession.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted, That if either
party, plaintiff or defendant shall be dissatisfied
with the finding Of the twelve freeholders, he
shall be permitted to appeal to the first term of the
superior court, upon giving sufficient security;
Provided, however, if the defendant appeals, he
shall be required to enter into bond with sufficient
security to cover the cost and all damages
Sec. 4. Be it further enacted, That if the
Sheriff or other proper officer shall fail to execute
the precept, or to serve the notice as required,
without good cause, he shall pay fine of twenty
dollars for each defendant and each freebooter
shall pay fine of ten dollars for failing to attend
according to his summons, without good cause
shown.
Sec. 5. Be it further enacted, That if the
tenant holding over, or any one holding possession
for him, shall resist the Sheriff or other proper
officer, the justice shall bind over the party, or
parties to the superior court to answer any in.
dicment that may be preferred against him or
them
Read three times and ratified in General Assem-
bly,, the 10Th day of January, A. D., 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03

state Of N. Caroiina-Meckien W
Court Of Pleas Quarter Sessions-anHdry 7tr@ i'''
Thomas H. Brsm, Err. Of Andrew Springs, deco, w.
Mary Springs and others
Petition for settlement Of the estate OF Anore'
Springs, decd.
II appearing 10 the satisfaction OF the Court ioA'
Defendants, Richard Springs, John b. CcuIr
Jane b. his wife, John b. Withers and Nargare. e.,
his wife, reside beyond the limits OF this ou a,o,
II is therefore ordered by the Court that puo1ao
be made for six successive weeks in the Western -,
GRAFT newspaper published in the town Of ~.
notifying said Defendants to be and appear 81 ~
term of this Court to be held for the County OF "a
lenburg, at the Court House in Charlotte on 70.
Monday in April next then and there TO PleAI A iii
or demur to the petition, or judgment pro CONFESS
be taken and the same heard eI pare rs 10 en-, At
Witness VIM Maxwell Clerk Of our said Cou,T
Office in Charlotte, the I'd Monday in January,
1863. Nm, AAAWbLb' "
Feb II. 1863 Ct