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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10
AFWith the addition of at least five hundred

eS~W With the addition of at least five hundred
millions of dollars to the resources oftheir Treasu
,ry, says the Richmond Examiner, there is no i'm.
pedimert TO the Washington Government con.
tinuing the war, on the present gigantic scale
for another season. and if the effect of their con.
scription bill were only to keep in the field the
troops that would otherwise soon be disbanded
the prosecution of the war for at least another
year would be ensured. 1t becomes the South to
dismiss all thought of peace, and to prepare for
resisting the most formidable, because the most
desperate, onset that We have yet had to sustain
from the bafed and exasperated, but none the less
determined foe.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10

NORTH CAROLINA TRoops.-Coonel Solomon
Williams, Of the 10Th Regiment, n C. Troops
12nd Cavalry,) has been ordered to the command
of the 18th; the Colonelcy of which has been
Evacated by the resignation of Col. Benjamin O.
Wade, of Warren
L Colonel Henry A. Dowd of the 18th Regiment
North Carolina Troops, who was severely wounded
I'm the battles around Richmond, has resigned
Thomas Ruffn, Of Alamance, (late Judge of
he Superior Court of Law and Equity,) Lieut..
colonel of the 18th Regiment North Carolina
troops, has resigned.
Lieut.. Colonel Hector Mex than, of Fayetteville,
Jas been promoted to Colonel of the 5lst Regiment
Forth Carolina Troops,-Daily Progress.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10
SUPERIOR SEWING SILK.

The subscriber has just received invoice of tho
very best ITALIAN SEWING SILK, which he offers
10 the public at l21 cents per skein.
March 3, 1868 If J. S. PHILLIPS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10

WATCH AND CLOCK
NOTICE.

All per,ons indebted to FULLiNGS 4 SPRINGS,
by note account, Hereby notified 10 call upon
VIM. ". Grer. eI-sheriF, and make immediate settle
ment. J. N. SPRlSGS.
February 3, 1893
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10

WH1sKEY.-A commission merchant in Atlanta
Ga, sold few days ago, eleven barrels of whiskey
for the enormous sum of $4,000, being more than
500 per barrel. This will do for our children to
remember.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10
ADMINISTRATIONS, NOTICE.

Having taken Letters Of Administration with lhe
Will annexed the estate OF A. J. Dunn, deceAs'd'
all persons having claims against said estate a,'
hereby notified to present them within the time pr
scribed by law, or this notice will be pleaded ~ 10.
Of their recovery And those indebted to said e'A'
are requested to make immediate settlement.
W. W. GREER, Admir-
FEB 3 1863 n with the viii ANNEXED
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10

The Yadkn Factory near Gold Hill n c., own
ed by Messrs Holmes Co., was destroyed by fire
on the 9th ult.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10
WEDDING HOES.

We have lot of Braids WEDDING HOES for sale
second door from Mansion House corner Trade street
A. BERRYHILL h BRO.
March g. 1863 St
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NEW GOODS.

inst received, and will be MADE TO oRppp.
SOLD BY THE YARD, or
Super West Of England Black Cloths;
Satin Finished Black Doeskn Cashmere.
English Grey Cloths, q fine article for Co,t.a.--..
UnifOrmt ''0'rA''
Also, Confederate Staff Buttons.
March 3,is63 If 1L'fs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10

kENruCKY.-The Kentucky Democratic Con-
vention has nIiscarred. Abolitionism- has the
control Of the bayonets, aud bayonets now rule
Kentucky as they do Maryland aud Missouri
The days Of conventions and political DOW
vows is over ia Lincolndom Elections are con-
Quoted at the point of the bayonet. Popular
suffrage is farce. The State Governments are
virtually abolished. The States are mere viceroys
governed by the central despotism at Washington.
Abolitionism dominates its own candidates and
forces their election by forcing down all opposi-
ton: For all practicable purposes, says the Co.
lumbus Sun, Lincoln might well fill the State
Offices by appointment, and have the appointments
ratified by some petty military off cial.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10

Ia Our farmers and planters hold our liberties
in their hands, and few days or weeks will
decide the ssue-if they plant largely we are safe,
# otherwise we will certainly suffer and may
lie undone.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10
FIGHT IN THE VIRGINIA VALLEY

The train from Staunton brought down one hun
dred and seventy four Yankee prisoners, captuerd
in the recent cavalry engagement in the Valley.
From Captain E. H. Mcdonald, who had charge
of the prisoners, we have some particulars of the
fight. The forces engaged on side III the CON-
mencement of the skirmish were Composed of the
18th Virginia cavalry, Col. y. Il. Funston, but
The charge led by General Jones in person.
The attack was made at "Tom's Brook" few
miles below Woodstock, in Shenandoah county.
At the first onset the Yankee columns broken,
but, under the lead of their officers, several in
effectual efforts made to reform, our men
pressing them too holly to permit them to do so
successfully. Towards the close of the engage
ment the 7th Virginia cavalry came up, and the
enemy gave way and were routed. The chase
continued some fifteen miles, during which shots
were several times exchanged. The loss of the
enemy in killed and wounded was about fifty
The number of prisoners captured was about 200,
including the wounded who were paroled. Among
others wounded was Major of one of the Yankee
regiments, who had Invested himself of the insig-
MIA designating his rank, and was par0led as pri-
vate, through the deception.
Our loss in the affair two killed and FIVE woun-
ded. TIE prisoners state that they had but one
regiment in the fight, but there were representa-
tives captured from IL diferen: companies The
greater portion of them belonged to the 18th Penn
sylvana cavalry, but there were some from the 1st
New York regiment There were five captains
and six lieutenants in the lot.-Richmond Dis.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10

SAVANNAH, March 4-The enemy shelled
Fort McAllister all last night till day+ght
this morning. A despatch from the Fort, dated
at a. m, says that the enemy have not renewed
the attack this morning. Three of their vessels
are still in the River. The Fort is in good
coudition: The dismcunted columbiad has been
remounted. There have been no further casualties
at the Fort.
GEN Braces ARMY.-The Confederate ar
my at Tullahoma, says the Mobile Advertiser is
reported to be in the best eondition-stronger in
numbers than before the battle of Murfreesboro'
excellently provided in clothing, etc. in admra.
Bile discipline and full of fight. Gen. Johnston
left Tullahoma on the 18th ult., expressing him
self highly eratiei at the condition of the army.
Ger. Bragg has not been superseded in the com
mand A General who has the power to put an
army in such condition, six weeks after battle
like that at Murfreesboro, is considered worthy to
command it.
BURNSIDE, FOSTER AND STANLY.--It is
confidently asserted, that the first named Yankee
marauder arrived in Washington, n c., some
three OF four days ago; Foster and stanly are
also confidently reported to be in Newbern We
suppose Foster is having fine time of it drilling
the negroes he has stolen from the plantations
around Newbern and. Washington. ILLUMINATION
Journal Srd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10
TO COTTON PLANTERS.

TO COTTON PLANTERS.
have been appointed, by the Secretary Of the
Treasury, Chief Agent for the pnrehass Of Cotton for
the Confederate Government within the State Of Nor,A
Carolina, and will pay for the same in per cent.
Bonds cash Sub-agents visiting the different parts
of the State buying in my name, will have written
certificates of appointment.
Patriotic citizens offered opportunity TO
aid the Government by selling TO il their cotton ratha
than to private capitalists.
LEWIS s. WILLIAMS
Charlotte Feb. II, 1868 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10

THE YANKEE CoNscRIpTIoN Some of the
Southern papers look upon the bill which has
passed one branch of the Lincoln Congress, and is
likely to pass the other, making every man be-
tween 20 and IS liable to CONSUMPTION, as for
mi9able obstacle to peace. Wedo not. We regard
it, rather, as measure calculated to facilitate that
event. Heretofore the yankee soldiers have come
generally from the lowest classes of the people,
those who could be spared without much regret
many cfwhcm indeed, werea happy radiance. But
law calling for everybody, high and low, rich
and poor, the merchant and the loafer, will pre-
sent an altogether different case, and if Lincoln
shall attempt TO carry it into effect, there will he
universal objection. The will be more odious
than ever. The peace party will be recruited to
millions.
. Let nobody be alarmed. The law will never be
enforced.-FuyeteriUe OIserrer
According to the yankee CONSUMPTION act man
can pay $500 and be exempt. So it is certain
the government will not get many soldiers by that
law: 1t looks like scheme for replenishing the
Treasury.
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$3.50 Reward,

W WILL give the above reward to any per,on - -
IL take up my boy SAM, IL captured wtbon, . no wiz
injury and delivered to confined In Jail 40 ,
can get him. He has been lying out oysr , wa.
months ranging from near Charlotte to R,.dy c.,
He is % years old, medium Size and has scc rex
forhead. address me at Charlotte, n G. vi mr.
FEB "a, 1894 JN0 WOLFE
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NEGROES FOR SALE

On Thursday the 18th day of March, will be ,ol,,
the subscriber mile south Of Dallas THREE
LIKELY NEGROES, 4 men, 4 likely boys and wnn.N
and chdren-the property Of John J. Rhyme, deed
of CASTOR comfy, }. @.
JONAS HOFFMAN, Admir-.
February "a 1868 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10

sa~ A new attempt at flying is exciting some
attention in Paris. An ingenious inventor has
perfected an apparatus by which he says the speed
Of the sparrow may be attained in the air, and he
promises soon to prove the truth of his assertion.
Another inventor has revived the project of play
ing music by means Of electricity. With the help
of wires such are used for the electric telegraph.
he promises to cause piano in St. Petersburg to
play the same tune that is being played on another
piano in Paris or London. One Mr. Faber has in
vented remarkable auton,aton. 1t sings the
National British air, "God Save the Queen" words
and music 1t speaks the more difficult words
with rather az unearthly sound, and is the result
of years of patient labor guided by great inge-
nuity.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10
NOTICE.

AL persons indebted to the firm Of KING SAND
Frs, requested TO pay the same at early day 10
F. W AHRENS, At the Red House, opposite the Pres.
byteriau Church. KING SANDERS
Feb IL, 1868 3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10

Ha~ "Ora" writes from Confederate port to
the Mobile Advertiser and Register:
"The steamer T. d. Wagner, Capt. ". G., Ham
mer, which arrived here few days ago from,
Liverpool via Nassau, brought over from England
cotton cardings sufficient for all the cotton
factories in North and South Carolina, Alabama,
Georgia and Ten nessee to resume their spinning
and the manufacture of fabrics. This is fact
which has not yet been made known. Capt. Ham
mer is Baltimore boy, highly accomplished sal
lor and navigator, and to his NOBLE fearless char
acter is due the credit of his feat He sailed
time ago fiom the port of Wilmington N. c., for
Liverpool, as commander of the Wagner fine
screw steamer of G40 tons, and was the first Con-
federate vessel to carry the bars and stars flying
from his peak into that port. On his late trip he
made the round passage from Liverpool via Mas.
sau to this port in % days, and broug ht in cargo
valued at two millions! OF such arc the men IF
the Southern Confedcracy."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10
DR.. JAS. M. HENDERSON

Offers his Professional Services to the citizens OF N,
surrouu aiding community. He has located at the lai,
residence Of his father, d. N. Henderson decd, two
miles north Of Charlotte.
Feb IL 1863 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10

THE PAY OF CONFEDERATE OFFICERS
Lieutenants of Infantry, second and third, receive
$50 per month"; first Leutenants, 800; Captains,
$3.50; Majors, $3.50; Lieutenant Colonels, $3.50;
Colonels, S2l0; Generals of Division or Brigade,
1901. The pay of officers of Artillery is, for
Iieutenants and Captains, the same in Infantry;
for Majors, Sla2 per month; for Lieut. Colonies,
SlS5; for Colonies, S2l0. In the Cavalry service,
Second Lieutcnants receive 800 per month; First
Lieutenants 100; Captains, 40; Majors, $l62;
Lieutenant-C Colonies, s1s5; Colonels, 500. Off
GERS are not allowed to draw rations.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10

YANKEE BARBARITY.-A letter was received
in Lynchburg says the yirginian, from respon-
sible lady in Fauquer, stating that hospitalin
Georgetown, containing 500 negroes afflicted with
small pox, was burned up day or two SINE.
This shocking affair, attributed by the Yankeesto
accident, is not credited But is believed to have
been the result of cold blooded purpose to ext.r
inmate the negroes and the disease by the summary
but exccrabe design of burning the building ard
the negroes. If this report be true, and from
the respectable source from which it comes to US,
we have no reason to doubt it, it is probably the
blacklist deed in the long and black catalogue Of
crimes Of which the Yankees have been guilty.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10
GEN. HILLS ADDRESS.

! An officer in the army near Goldsboro sends us
copy of the following address issued by General
Daniel 1T. Hill, on assuming command of the
troops in North Carolina:
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-06
ROSEWOOD

and CoFFINs of all descriptions from the best to The
cheapest.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-06

WASHINGTON, March 5. The following has
been forwarded to the headquarters of the ar
my:
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF CoRINrH, Miss,
January "a
CAPT. Il have the honor to submit an &C.
count of few of the outrages on citizens of
Alabama BY the confederate troops While all
of their leaders, from the President down. are
boasting OF carrying OF the war in accordance
with the laws that govern nations in such cases
and are charging upon our troops ali kinds of
depredatlons and outrages, think a few sim
pie facts might put them to blush, and make
those parties and our Iress and people who are
secondlng the efforts of Davis to cast a stigma
upon US, ashamed of the work they are dong
will state merely what know to be true.
Abe Canade and Mr. Mitchell were hung two
weeks ago for being Union men. They lived
in the liachlebon Settlement, Marion County
Ala. Mr., Hallwork and his daughter, of the
same County, were both shot for the same cause
The latter was instantly killed, but the former
is still alive, but will die. Peter Lewis and
three of his nsighbors were hunted down bv 100
blood hounds, and were captured. The houses
OF Messrs. Palmer, Williams and the Wight
mans, Lane, and so 9th RS, were burned over
their heads. The women and children were
turned out Of doors, and the community was
notified that il they allowed them to 20 into
their houses, they would be served the same
way. Mr.. Peterson, living at the head of Ball
Mountains, was shot,
am now feeding some one hundred Of these
families, who with their women, children, grew
haired men, and even cr!pples on crutchcs, were
driven out, and found their way here through
the woods, without food or shelter. All this
was done for the simple reason that thew were
Union men. The staten nts of the people are
altogether beyond belief, did we not have the
evidence before us.
am informed by them that there are hun
dreds OF loyal men and women in the woods Of
Alabama, waiting for an opportunity to escape.
am, very respectfully, your ODD Sery't,
o. M. DODGE,
Brgadier General.
To CAPT. SAWYER.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-06
BY TELEGRAPH
TO THE FREEMAN.
7 O'CLOCK A. M.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAC, }
March 4 (

HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE PoToMAC,
March 4.
General Order No Is cont ains the following
Citizens. non-resldents, viii not be allowed TO
remain within the lines of this army without
d permit from the Provost Marshal General
Commanding officers will cause all such persons
within their commands to be brought before
the Provost Marshal General for his decision.
The commandant of the cavalry corps will dis
continue the leaves and furloughs, authorized
under General Order No. 3, to regiments of bis
command, neglected. in discipline, equli ments,
&C.
1t is expected that all commanding officers of
corps and divisions will dIsapprove and refuse
leave of absence and furloughs to those regi.
ments and batteries which are similarly stu.
ated. All officers and men absent beyond their
leave or furoughs must be tried by court-mar-
tial. All suffers will confne their traffic 10 the
regiments to which they are appointed aud be-
long. The goods and property of those found
violating this order viii be conhscated upon
proof thereof.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-06
PpQhafe Courts.

STATE OF VERMONT, DROBATE COURTS within
gAsHIsorox DISTRICT IS and for the District afore
said will be holden at Probate Office, in Montpelier ID
aid District on Tuesday Of each week. during the year
ensuing Persons having business with said Court are reg
quested to attend to the same on said court days ~
T. r. MERRILL, Judge.
Oeeeuber l. 1852,
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-06
To CAPT. SAWYER.

WASHINGTON. March 5. A telegram received
here from Brigham Young says meeting was
held in the Tabernacle, to petition the Presi-
dent to remove Gov Harding and Judges Waite
and Drake and appoint good men in their pla-
ces.
He adds, the majority of the Federal officers
and other gentlemen are acting honorablv.
From this it appears that the Chief Justice
Kenny, Secretary of State Fuller and the Su
perintendent of Indian affairs, are incnded IN
the complement.
Congress has altogether failed to promote. bv
legislation, any measures for quoting the dis.
affection in that Territory, leaving that duty to
the Executive Department.
The Provost Marshal has issued an order for.
bidding enlisted men Of the army from wearing
lside.arms of any kind within the limits Of
Washington excepting when their duties re-
quire them. l.-1.
The reason given for this is to secure the rub.
lie peace, and preserve the property of the Gov
eminent from loss through the negligence or
viciousness of careless and uuprincipled soldiers
Mr.. Frank Moore has been authorized to
prepare for The library of Congress collection
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-06

HIGH PRICE FOR WooL.-NEw YORK, March
5. At the wool sale to-day 1000 pounds choice
Ohio Plcklock sold at 81 ,O5, the highest price
ever known.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-06

of documents on the Rebellion, from its COM
mencement.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-08
CRRRRLNG -NEH-S -EROW MOBLLE

Tie Mobile gister states that when General john
in thai city recently the prophets of evil be
gan TO whisper sb,oad that he had come to ccnsui'
with General Hau-y about the Of evacuatug the
city. When this was mentioned to General Johnston,
bis grave face rclxai into 4 e, sni ne said: Had
that been my purpose, I should no. have shown my
eOuntensnes among you. I am here for the directly
opposite purpose Of looking into your dee1ces aud pre-
pairing to hold yoar city" Afterwards when he had
visited the WORKS and ninusly examined every position
AMI gun, he remarked 70 the same gentleman, "You
tell your people taat Mobile is the desns.bc
seaport position il the Confederate States"
Mobile Is TO be defended then, to the last, says the
Register, and if there any who paned 20 know
il and ready 70 do their par. in the sacred work,
they had better sell their lands aud houses ad pack up
their goods and remove them, Eth their precious per-
soEs, from the scene of duty, honor and danger Al
true viii be Fejoced TO hear these words of deter
minAti0n from the able and noble commander Of the
department and they viii stand by him in the sx'caon
Of bis purpose With life and poperty.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-08

THE ARTILLERY FIRE AT GErTTsBUsG "A Confederate
soldier writes army CORR spOudenl who was taken
prisoner and carried within the Federal Ines from
which he subsequently made his escape, ssys our ar
lery played terrible havoc with the enemy, and that be
many dead men aud horses, and such deg
guedoa VI artillery carriages and clisons, as be wiz;
n, ssed in front and around Csm:tery Hl l. is con-
sssed al hands thSs guns never served so
effectively. The batteries mlssed together az eli
be points, and their execution surpassed anything
that bias occurred daring tie present The practice
Of the Federal guns was equally good, aud our own
loss from their artillery fire greater than on any
previous occasion. Indeed, in no o.her battle OF the
has the artillery either ride inflicted such heavy
llss % az Get-ysturs.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-08
DOANOKE LAND FOR SALE-I wish t.

IL SCH privately very handsome and desirable little FARM
oested IN Aoanoke county, ak miles s0uh OF Salem aud Big
Lck and hail mile fGC Gave Springs. The Improvements
al and in coed repair consisting Of and comic
DTen Hcue, With six excellent cabin smoke house,
ice house. carriage house, sbs and spring house. The
contains 60 half q which Is CLEARED and hgl
cultivation. IL has excel eat site for tSnreIy very
eor young orchard coming bearing, consisting
apples peaches dsaf and standard pears
cherries, plum EpTeots, qunce &c The fruit all Of the
Iay having beel ected with great
CT the oest Nurseries Virginia. The garden very fete
4lning and half scre ard Is well supplied with gssss
strawberries &c also aneyer-,alng Spag Of excellent
Also, another small tract located ~ miles 20 the above,
tairg % Ct which cleared AID high
uyation producing wheat 10 great perfection.
Also, very comfortable House and bit Cave SPRINGS
t1rins = acres With cirerent kinds
which place three Churches considered gool
ton a Physician.
Tue purchase. supplied AMI kitchen fur
nure Froyions horses cattle, hos farming ool wagons,
rlase, buggy servants stock Of medicines, books &C.
Seeding possession gven and full possession January
Terms 10 suit the purchaser.
Address JNo B. HARDING,
aus taWts Big Lick, Roanoke county Va.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1863-08-08
TELEGRAPHiC.
FROM NEW ORLEANS.

ATLANTA, Aug F.-NeT Orleans dates of the Sd inst
ave received. The steamer Continental had arrived
f,om Vicksburg with 600 sick end wounded prisoners
including Gen NJ. L. Smith, Col Edward lVey, Msj
John DevereauH and J. F. Giraut few prisoners re
main at V.cksburg, unable to be removed
Secretary Chase gives orders to clear beats caTgott
al ST. Louis for New 0leaas except prohibited articles
aud giving bonds not to land goods at intermediate
points except under permit.
Small lots of cotton selling OF auction at 49, cts
CorOner's iuquess have been held upon several ne
groes who died of starvation.
The latest dates from New York aye 10 the 2Sd ult
By river. Shipments of powder to california for Aco
palco have been stopped by request of the French
Coasul.