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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1863-03-23

4 friend mas DrougnC III q ool'; ~ 'Ao ''o~>
andria Gazette, OF March, 1902 1t IS very
nearly the size Of tbs present issue OF the
Gazette-but the Gazette Of 1858, has more
reading matter in it than the old paper As
Tar a. business advertisements are concerned,
however. 1902 beats 1868 considerably.
The Washington Chronicle ssys:-'Ihe
very general observance Of the last ORDER OF the
Provost Marshal closing all drinking saloons
On Sunday, and prohibiting absolutely the sale
of anv lQuors, either fcrlDented or splEituous,
fell upon the imbibing portion Of the commu-
nitv like thunder -clap. The streets were
fill Of parties Of Lice young men proving
about everywhere for an opportunity TO 's1n1e'
Huron HEAD, March l3, 1868. Tile Land
Commissioners have sold about twenty tbous~
and acres Of land for as many dollars, cash
down. They have bid in for Government about
sixtv thousand acras--o tract at Hilton Head
and the remainder mostly tin1berered lands
The sales per acre averaged about one dollar
The negroes had joined together for the pur-
chase Of plantations, contributing some Of them
twenty Eve dollars, but the Commissioning
have outbid them. Nr. Z. S. PhlL5rjck, Of
Brookinc, Massachusetts,, TeneraI Suncrinten-
dent of Plantations, has purchased tiliTtecn-
probably containing fifteen Thousand acres
The Government has been his only competitor
The sales are still! going On. The timber lands
which have been bought III for Government
are valuable, or ar least vii be if Hilton Head
IS retained IS military station We have
ceased 20 talk about the sailing OF the expedi-
ton. The matter rests wholly with tic navy,
At Cincinnati, on the 18th inst, Tiger BE-
longing to the menagerie Of tIessrs Robinson
& Lake, managed TO escape from Its cage, il
which it, with IFS fellows, was confined, and
walked icisuroIy our on Seventh STREET, uu0o-
t;ced particularly by any porson-son1o Of The
pedestrians rot seeing il at all, and surprising
It, in The darkness 10 Ne large dog. The an.
iYnaI continued out Seventh street to Mound,
not offering to modest any one. and entered
the yard attached to the house occupied by 8
Mr.. Martin. 4 little daughter Of Mr.. Mar
tin happeuod to be in the yard at>thc tine, and
WAS terrified at the sight Of what she took TO be
huge dog, climbing tbe stone wall with cat-liko
agility, oscilatlag itsIong tail slowly, and grovl-
ing in hoarse threatening manner. She fed
to the house and Alarmed her mother. who was
terrified beyond bounds al the sight Of the AMI
mai and the attempt TO enter the kitchen, al
the door Of which il scratched for some time -
Tn a few moments the keeper arrived and, af-
ter little trouble got possession Of the danger
Gus animal ard returned Il 10 its cage,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-06
TO COTTON PLANTERS.

Treasury Chief Agent for the purchase of Cotton ol
the Confederate Government within the State OF North
Carolina and will pay for the in per cent Bends
or Cash. -
buying in my rame, will bave written certificates OF
appointment
BY order of the Secretary of the Treasury all Cot
ton purchased by myself my agents, on and after
the 18th day of March, 1862 will be paid for in per
Bonds Cash. and not per cent Bonds as stated
in former advertisement Up to that time, however,
the per cent bonds will be furnished as stated
Patriotic citizens offered opportunity to
aid the Government by selling it their Cotton rather
than to private capitalists
LEWIS S. WILLIAMS.
Charlotte March "a 1863 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-06

Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessons-July 1erm 1868
Alexander Grier, administrator of Thomas H. Grier,
decd, vs.. John NJ. Grier and others.
Petition for settlement of the estate of Thomas Fl
Grier, decd.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
John NJ. Grier and William w Grier, two of the de-
fehdants in this case, reside beyond the limits of this
State 1t is therefore ordered by the Court that publi
cation be made for six successive weeks ia the Western
Democrat, a newspaper published in the town of
Charlotte notifying said defendants to be and appear
the of this be held for the county
of Mecklenhurg at the Court House in Charlotte on
the I'd Monday in October then and there plead
demur to the petition, or judgment pro con-
fess will be taken, and the heard parte
them.
Witness, VIM. Maxwell, Clerk of said Court at
office in Charlotte the I'd Monday in july A. D. 1868.
"a WIN. MAXWELL, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-06

State Of n CarOlina-MeC Ck lenbnrS Co.
In Equity-7o Fall Term 1868.
In the Matter of Edwin Falls guardian of Amelia K.
White, against Esther Falls and others
Petition to sell Personally for payment of debts.
in this ease, it appearing to the satisfaction of the
undersigned that the Defendants-Esther Falls James
Smonton, Theophilus Smonton, Robert Simonton,
William Simonton, Joseph c. Simonton Mary, wife of
= McLester: Jane wife Of - McLester; Julia Ann wife
of Joseph c. Smonton; Narcissa, wife of John F. Ir-
win; Julia S., wife Of Thomas j. w. kerr-reside be-
yond the limits of this State this publication is there
fore made for six successive weeks in the Western
Democrat newspaper published in the town of Char
lotte, North Carolina, commanding the said nonresi-
dent defendants personally be and appear at the
next Court of Equity to be held for the county of
IMecklenburg at the Courthouse in Charlotte the
9Th Monday after the 4th Monday III August 1868, and
then and there upon their corporal this to answer
fully and truly the allegations of the Plaintiffs petit
tion otherwise the said Court will order the said petit
tion TO be taken confessed and make such DEGREES
Ithereupon as shall be deemed just.
Witness my official signature and the seal of said
Court AT office in Charlotte the lth Monday after the
4th Monday in August, 1852.
Sc A. c. WILLIAMSON, c.. NJ. E.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-06
State of North stOn Co.

Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-Augus zrm 1868
C Hunter, admr of John Riley, vs.. Jesse Riley VIM
Riley, John Riley, and Robert Riley.
Petition for settlement of the estate of John Riley.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court tha:
the said Jesse Riley, VIM. Riley John Riley, and Robt
Riley, defendants in this case, reside beyond the limits
of this State is therefore ordered by the Court that
publication be made for six successive weeks in the
Western Democrat, paper published in the town OF
Charlotte notifying said defendants that they be and
appear the next term of this Court to be held for the
county of CASTOR at the Courthouse in Dallas the
7th Monday after the 4th Monday in September next,
then and there plead, answer demur to this pc
iton judgment pro confesso will be taken against
them.
Witness, W. D. Glenn, Clerk of our said Court at
Office in Dallas the I'd Monday in August A. D. 1868.
"a W. D. GLENN, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-06
The History of North Carolina.

Published in 1851 by the undersigned, in its prefac,
conceded that contained omissions uuavoda5le an,
many imperfectioGs. \ second edition was then nrom
ised, which would remedy these defects This is now
called for. He will be grateful to any one who will
point any in the dates, or facts in the
various counties of the State; and any bograpbica
sketch of those who have done service in the feld
State.
Letters maybe sent to me, of Hon. D. L. Swain
JOHN H. WHEELER
Chapel Hill, n. c., June 4th, 1863.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-06

WILLIAMS e. OATES

Have this day associated with them in the Mercantile
ana commission business, LEWIS w. SANDERS
The style Of the firm will hereafter be
WILLIAMS, OATES co.
NorlCE.-Ah persons indebted TO the late firm o
"li'iauS OateS Will please call and settle up,
wish to close old business ~
WILLIAMS l. OATES.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-06
state of N. Carollna-Union County.
Superior Court Of Law-FaA Term, 1862
f. l.. Wyatt va. Lewis Mining Company.

+. l.. Wyatt va. Lewis Mining Company.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the
Defendants reside beyond the limits of this State and
are inhabitants of some other Government, Therefore
ut is ordered by the Court that publication be made
Tor six weeks in the Western Democrat, that they be
appear at the next Term of the Superior Court Of
La" 20 be held for the county of Union at the Court
mouse IN Monroe the 9Th Monday after the 4th Mon
aay IN august 1853, to answer, plead or demur or
judgment pro eonfesso will be taken against the De-
PENDANTS and the case set for bearing
In witness W H. Simpson Clerk of our said Court at
oce In Monroe OF the 10th Monday after the 4th Mon
day in August A. D. 1862. .
Sc " SIMPSON cl.rk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-06
Gbr WRstern Demntrut.
CHARLOTTE, NC.

NOTICE.
Our terms are fue dollars per year in advance
months So.
pa~ Individual local shinplasters will not he
ceived. When sent to US they will be held subject to
the sender's call, and not returned by letter.
p The Democrat sciH be discontinuedto oil su6scri-
bers at the expiration Of the time for rhich ~ paid
Those ho Uant to continue mast rene before atfhe
piration of their time.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-06

What the world calls avarice is sometimes no
more than compulsory economy; and even wiful
penuriousness is better than a wasteful extrava-
gance. A just man being reproached with parsi-
mony, said that he would rather enrich his enc
mics after his death than borrow of his friends in
life time
Better to be considered stingy than too poor to
pay your debts.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-06

FROM TExAs.-Major John Dunwoody arriv-
ed in Atlanta on Tuesday evening direct from
Texas-having left San Antonia on the End
instant. He reports every thing in the trans Miss
issippi Department as very favorable The army
is being rapidly recruited. Its supplies of food,
clothing, ammunition, and arms, are believed to be
abundant and the spirit of the people is uncon-
Querabe aud defiant.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-06
COTTON CARDS AND SHOES

Cotton Cards for sale, but early call will only Sc
pair only have ten pair.
We have hand and can make to order caf-skin
Shoes and Caters of very fine English leather.
Lots ladies calf skin Bootees.
lot of thick Brogans, large sizes.
J. F. BUTT, Miut Street,
June % 1863 If Charlotte n. C.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-06

The subscriber to purchase all the hard and
soft Soap he get. Aso he will purchase oak and
hickory Ashes good price will be paid,
Aug. "a 1868. If L. S. WILLIAMS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-06

NEGRO COLONIZATION OF ROANOKE ISLAND
The following Yankee orders have been issued con.
cerning the colonization of Roanoke Island with
negroes:
HEDo'Rs ARMY AND DIST. OF N. C.,l
NewberfN N. c., Sept 10, 1868.
General Orders, No 12.-In accordance With
the views Of the Major General commanding the
Department Of Virginia and North Carolina, Chap
la;a Horace James, Superintendent for BLACKS FOR
the District of N. Carolina, will assume charge Of
the colonization Of Roanoke Island with negroes
The powers conferred upon Brigadier Gen. Wild
by General Orders No. 1O2, Headquarters Depart
ment Of North Carolina, 18th Army Corps, are
hereby transferred to Chaplain james He will
take possession of all unoccupied lands upon the
island, and lay them out and assign them accord
ing to his own discretion to the families Of colored
soldiers, to inRaEds, and other blacks in the en-
plsy Of the Government, giving them fun posses
sion Of the same until annulIcd BY the Govern.
ment, or by due process Of United States law.
The authority of Captain James will be respected
in all matters relating 10 the welfare of the Colony
BY command Of MAJ. GEN. PECK.
/ This ia the way the yankees manage southern
territory when il falls into their hands And they
are now fighting to get possession Of our lands so
as to settle il with foreign and domestic paupers
and negroes ftbey can, they will deprive south.
ern people of both houses aud land, as well m all
other property, and deprive them Of all means Of
support
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-06
DR.. J. NJ. MILLER.
Charlotte, NJ. C.

Has resumed the Practice of Medicine and 49,
found at his Office in the Brawey beildng oDno; os
kerrs hotel or at his residence FFe IL
Feb Is. 1862
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-06

A PROLIFIC AND PATRIOTIC FAMILY.-A
friend has furnished us with the following facts:
MIR ID. B. Maroney, who is 6fty-tbree years OF age,
is a member of the First Georgia cavalry. He
has two bsethers older than himself aad seven sous
in the army. He aise has q sister who has nine
sons in the army.
His father who 10 still living, besides these
three soDs has ythree grand in the service
Is there family in the COnfederacy that can beat
thiss-A Atldnta Appeal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-06
BONDS READY.

All Eight per Cent. Confederate States Bonds are
now ready for delivery the Branch Bank of North
Carolina in Charlotte Certificates of deposite must
be surrendered with the name of the owner endorsed
upon them. A. G. WILLIAMSON, C. S. D.
Sept IA, 1863 At
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-06
TANNERY.

We have Tannery in full operation about six miles
from Charlotte, the G. S. G. Railroad line L. Is
frst-class Tannery and prepared to purchase,
market prices, Hides of all descriptions and supply
the trade at current prices.
A. H. GRIFFITH,
July l3, 1868 IF G. E. BELL.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-06
State of N. CarOlina-Uni0n County.
Superior Court Of LaV-FaU Term, 1862.
T. L. WYATT VS.. Union Mining CompanY.

1t appearing the satisfaction of the Court that the
defendants reside beyond the limits of this State and
are inhabitants of other Government, There
fore it is ordered by the Court that publication be
made for six successive weeks in the Western Demo-
cra that they be and appear at the next Term of the
Superior Court of Law to be held for the county
Union at the Courthouse in Monroe the 8th Mon
day after the 4th Monday in August 1868, to
plead or demur, judgment pro confesso will be taken
against the Defendants and the set for hearing
In witness W. H. Simpson, Clerk of said Court
at office in Monroe the 10th Monday after the 4th Mon
day in August A. D. 1862.
SO w. H. SIMPSON, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-06

BLANK DEEDS, Warrants, Ejectments, &
for sale at this Office.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-06

SUrPaEssED Legislature Of Virginia has
passed nm act suPpressing the Circuation and issue
of small notes, as currency, by courts, cities aud
towns That's right
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-06
JUST RECEIVED,

BLACK ALPACCA
BLUE FLANNELS
SPOOL COTTON-black and white.
BLEACHED SHIFTING.
J. S. PHILLIPS.
June 23, 1868 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-06

MEDICAL DIRECToR.-Dr Peter e. Hines has
been appointed Medical Director for North Carroll
ma, vice DR.. Covey relieved. Dr. Hines is native
of the State, gentleman of education and intelli-
gence, and stands we'll in his profession. He has
been in the service some time, and the appoint
ment will give, we doubt not general satisfaction
to our people.--Raleigh Proyress
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-06

+
FAILURE OF THE YANKEE DRAFT-The New
York World, of the 10Th, says:
The daft has proved failure or that there
can be no sort of doubt. To raise 100000 men,
100000 were conscripted, and of these less than
10000 will find their way to the army, either in
person or by proxy. There was no attempt at
open resistance to the draft except in this city and
Boston, but there was unanimous determination
among all classes of citizens to in every way evade
the provisions of the law. This was manifested
even more earnestly in strong Administration
States like Massachusetts, than in localities where
the opposition are very much stronger in numbers
The city of New York, for instance, notwithstan6-
ing the heavy list Of exemptions on account of al
ienage, will send many more men to the field in
proportion to the number drafted than any of the
New England States. This, however, is due to
the supervisors substitute fund
We will not now discuss the philosophy of this
unanimous determination to nullify the cons cript
law. 1t is enough that it is fact that there has
been no public sentiment strong enough even TO
shame the most strenuous advocates of the Ad-
ministration and its measures into Loyalty taking
upon themselves the burden of the conscription.
1t universally shirked and by none more
openly and shameIessly than those who denounced
all who doubted the wisdom of such an enact
ment.
But the question comes up, how is the Admins
tratlon to fill its armies? 1t wants men-certain-
ly not less than $50 900 more than the draft has
realized. TO another draft there are many and
serious objections. It would be submitted to, of
course; but it would naturally be looked upon as a
great hardship, and would excite serious discon-
tent Townships and private circles have been
severely tasked to relieve conscrpts, and another
consumption would be regarded as intolerable.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-06
tn T.
wgSYERM DRM0GRAT,
9Published every Tuesday,9
WILLIAM j. YATES,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
] SNlUUS9 U |ON 07A0NOS = O0u -
S5 IN ADVANCE.
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR

MY Transient advertisements must bepaid for in
advance
nSs~ Advertisements not marked on the manuscript
or specific time will be inserted until forbid and
charged accordingly.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-06
THE CAVALRY FIGHT.

The Richmond papers have published some ad
ditiona particulars of the fight between our cavaL
ry under Gen Stuart and the enemy near Madison
Court House, Va. A correspondent of the En-
quirer says:
"The fight was begun on Monday night the
21st ult, by Jones old brigade under Col. Fun
sten Our forces, though fighting we'll, were
forced to fall back by the superior number Of the
enemy as far as Jack Shop, some six miles below
Madison Court House. The fighting was kept up
until near midnight. Our loss was one killed and
four or five wounded.
| The engagement was resumed again on Tuesday
morning Jack Shop, the enemy's cavalry un-
der Gen Buford engaging Stuart in front. Stuart
however, was gradually driving Buford back, when
Fitzpatrick, with his yankee division, appeared in
Stuarts rear and commenced an attack General
Stuart quickly sent adequate force to meet Kill
pattick, and then gave orders to retire the force
which was confrort ting Buford. The novel sight
was then presented Of fighting the enemy in both
front and rear A Charge was here ordered on
Kilpatrck's men, now our front, which was
performed in grand style by three Virginia regi-
| ments. This charge resulted in the capture OF
over 100 yankees, and cleared the road over which
our columns were falling back to Liberty Mills
So soon as Buford found out that we retiring
| he began to press us heavily in rear, formerly
our fDnt. A few sabre charges, however, sufhccd
to keep them off, and our forces got safely across
the Rapdan, and took position Tuesday night at
Liberty Mills, the enemy eucamping on same night
at Jack Shop On Wednesday morning our troops
discovered that the enemy were retiring, and be-
gan to press them as they fell back. The enemy
recrosscd the Robinson river about o'clock ON
Wednesday.
| This affair was certainly well managed by Stu
art The enemy started provi>ioned for three
days, with full purpose, doubtless, of reaching
Charlottesville or Gordonsville, and were repulsed
and foiled with loss of Is prisoners aud proba-
bly 100 killed and wounded. Our loss was not
over 120 at the outside.
Among the prisoners taken by us is Capt Irving
of Fitzpatrick staff who was captured near Getys-
! burg and who has violated his parole.
ROMAN PATRIoTIsM.-When Rome was almost
lost In the war with the victorious Carthagenians,
under Hannibal, the spirit ofthe people never fail
ed for mement- Every one, men and women
contributed whatever in their power, to the
defence of the State. Courage and fortitude, and
indomtable pluck won the victory at last In
the darkest hour of the struggle contractors agreed
to supply the public wants, and wait till after the
war o be paid and the soldiers also voluntarily
agreed to the same terms. Is our patriotism
equal to that of those old heathens?
We suppose the Romans sold their products at
moderate prices.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-06
Br From late Orders issued by the War De-
partment at Richmond, we make the following ex-

Ba@ From late Orders issued by the War De
partment at Richmond, we make the following ex
tracts:
"Information having been received of repeate,
misconstructions and violations Of previous order
it is reiterated that no person liable to conscrip
tion will be permitted, under any circumstances, t
volunteer 10 regiments, battalions or companie
organized since the 10th April, 1862, except sucl
as were organized under the provisions of the &C
of Congress of that date, entitled can act furthe
to provide for the public Defence"
It shall be the duty of commandants of con
scripts, on information of persons being received
into companies contrary to the provisions of this
order, to make immediate requisition for such per
the officer to return the persons received to the
camp of instruction, the commandant shall report
the NATTER with the facts of the case, to the Beau
reau of COnscription, to be decided.
No officer commanding, whose company reaches
the maximum allowed by regulations, shall be per.
mtted to receive recruits either as volunteers Of,
in any other form.
No officer commanding shall accept or muster in
persons of conscrpt age, unless such person shall
first exhibit certificate approved by an enrolling
officer, stating that he has volunteered and select.
ed his company, which company is allowed to re-
ceive recruits.
B9%We have never been so much impressed
with the truth of the saying that "United zoe
stand divided soe faN," as in the present cDndi-
ton of affairs. IF we fall by division among our
selves, we fail into voso1oge more slavish than
that of our negroes, while there is not doubt
they (the negroes) will be made to lord it us
and our children with an impudence unparalleled
in the history of the world. Let our people take
courage for brighter day is dawning, we hope,
upon. our country. Only let us be true to our,
selves, and He who governs the Universe will
deliver us.
To those who, 10 measure, hold the matter in
their hands, weo oappeal! We mean the Farmer
and Planter. Let patriotism and charity and
k6eralitg govern you in this emergency, in the
disposition Of the good things with which God
has crowned your efforts, and all will be WE'LL
Salisbury Watchnsan.
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Charlotte, March "a, 1863 If