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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
OUR ADVANTAGES OF POSITION.

The New York, Times discourses on strategy,
and comes to the conclusion that "two years ex.
perience has pretty we'll settled the almost utter
hopelessness of effective pursuit of the rebels"
The reasons for this conclusion are thus stated:
"Putting aside the subordinate causes that con-
spire to this result, the one great cause is that
from the fact of their occupying Interior lines,
they, in a retrograde movement, fan back on their
base of supplies, while we move constantly from
ours. The prodigious advantage this gives them
must be apparent to any one acquainted with the
material conditions that govern military move
ments-to any one who realizes The vast train re-
qured to supply moving army with its food and
forage and ammunition. Every mile shortens
their line and brings them nearer to their base;
every mile leBgthens ours, takes us further away
from our base; and renters advance progress
lively more and more difficult With them it is a
march to point where their abors not only light
e,, but end; with US it is an advance toward a
point where, while the danger reaches its maxi
mum, the difficulty, at the same time, reaches its.
All these facts belong TO the pecularities of war
hre in this country-peculiarite that make it al
together different from warfare in Europe, and
which render all comparisons futile:"
1t follows from this view of the Times that the
farther we are driven the better it is for us and
The worse for them. Thelonger the contin-
1es and the greater the seeming gains of the enc
n.y. the more their difficulties Increase and ours
diminish. Nor is the progress of increase on the
side and dimi mutton on the other in arithmeti-
cal proportion only, but after certain point it
proceeds per saltum, and reaches at once the
bound beyond which advance can be made
There some things beyond the power of militia
~ enterprise to accomplish Napoleon found this
out in Russia. When that limit has been reached,
the time for the retiring party to turn on the as
salant and demolish him has arrived. We have
yet been forced, except to limited extent, to
try the virtue of retreating tactics But should it
become unavoidable it will prove infallible
We agree with the Ricbmond Whig, that there
is another disadvantage under which the enemy
labors that the Times does not consider. Up to
this time they have had the powerful assistance of
their navy, estimated by themselves as equivalent
to fighting force on land of 100000 men. Near
ly all that the navy can do, in the way Of active
warfare, has been done, and for the future there
are only three or four places where it can give us
any trouble. Its impotence viii! be heavy dis
count on the enemy's fighting power.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29

"The Tithe LdD does not reach the poor Nan
WomaR at aH"-Every one is entitled first to
reserve for his or her own SO bushels of sweet
potatoes, so bushels of Irish potatoes, aDd 100
bushels of corn (or so bushels Of whcat) also 20
bushels OF peas beans. Here is, at present
market rates, nearly thousand dollars worth Of
produce of the farm upon which no tax whatever
is levied. 1t is evidently more than many poor
families make, and enough to bread good sized
lumily snd for meat the tar 10 one tenth Of all
the bacon estimated at 60 lbs Of bacon 70 100 Ibs
of pork, whereas 100 lbs Of pork will make nearly
20 lbs Of bacon besides the psrts not cured into
bacon. So that out Of every 100 lbs Of pork Lome.
l5 or 20 lbs. are untaxsd On cattle the titbe tar
is not laid-it is per cent. only on the value.
II Is manifest frcm this statement (for the accu-
racy Of which see the law ITSELF that the tiths
law does not reach the poorer class Of farmers
though from the nsoosr in which the matter 10
handled by some, it might be supposed thu. IL was
to protect this class from oppression and injuscs
that the Law is denounced and its repeal demand
ed.-FayetteDilLe Obs<rper.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
CRITICS AND cRoAKERs.

At the corners OF the streets in every town and
village, and every railway station aud cross roads
In the country, you will find men who, in their
opinion, are more competent to administer the
Governments than President Davis, and better
qualified to command the army than General Lee
or General Johnston. Without any knowledge of
the theory, or any experience of practical legisla-
tien, they pronounce Judgment upon the most dif-
hcult questions of State policy with the most lud-
crous sef-complaeency. Without having s'set n
squadron in the field" or indeed having been in
the held at all, they critcise a campaign with as
much confidence as Napoleon Bonaparte. When
battle is lost, they can tell you exactly how it
might have been won, and when battle is won
,ney are indignant that the enemy was not annihi-
iated, ana the war concluded
Nothing will appease their riobteous. ind;sr..
tion but the sacri6se of some shining victim The
President and Secretary of war should be impeach-
ed, and host OF officers brought to the block and
decapitated Nothing pleases them. They per-
tnaciousy refuse to be comforted. According to
them; the country, by which they always mean
their own little village or farm, is about to be
overrun. The truth is these men are croakers.
Like dlsconsolate crow upon a dead tree,
melancholy frog in dismal swamp, or ga moping
owl that does to the moon complain" they fill the
air with their evil representations If the law
of conscripton could be so amended as to include
the critics and the croakers, it would not only
swell the ranks of our army materially, but our
women and children would sleep more quietly, not
having the fear of mighty Yankee raids before
their eyes, ultimate subjugation daily rung in their
ears. ...-
Away, then with croakery;it it does no good to
ourselves others. The times demands that we
should look calmly at the dangers that surround
us, and as good citizens and true patriots perform
our respective parts in the great drama that is be-
ing enacted. If we arc strong enough to fight, let
US take the field, and if we cannot fight, let US be
cheerful and hold up the hands of those that
fight. Above all, let US look aoft and keep our
eyes upon the Pilot who stands by the helm, and
be willing to sink or swim with the ship.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29

A TERRIBLE SLAUGHTER AT RIoHstoND, LA.
The Atlanta Appeal has letter from Jackson,
Miss, dated Sept. lst, from which take the fol-
lowing extract:
A rumor from the front reports gallant but
terrible affair at Richmond, La 1t appears that
that city was garrisoned by three thousand negro
soldiers, commanded by white officers. The Con
feGerates under whose command it is not material
attacked the place, defeated the enemy aud gave
no quarters to the garrison. white captain
the only person who escaped-all the rest being
killed The war is assuming a most horrible
phrase, but, thank God the Contederacy is still
acting On the defensive. The act of arming our
servants against US, of itself, would have been
enough to justify indscriminate slaughter OF both
negro and white, but when it is found that our
enemies cannot do not control their negro SOL
diers; when they allow them to wander over the
country in squads, stealing from white and black,
and numbering quiet citizens at pleasure, we are
forced, in selfdefense, into extreme measures We
must hunt the savage beasts till the country is
clear Of them: a.
Late news from Natchez is received. The Yam
KEGS had some fifteen thousand men there Raid
ers, equipped with wagons depart and arrive daily,
bringing in eotton aud negroes. Healthy men are
forced to come and are at once put into the sci :
vice. Women aud children are allowed to come
in, the wagons carrying them and what they wish
tJ bring away from their masters. When they
arrive at Natchez they put in pens or tents
and allowed to shift for themselves. Large mum
bers of them die daily from exposure to sun, rain,
and damp nights. The fate of the poor negro
when his Yankee friends reach him, is indeed a
hard one
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29

Court of Pleas md Quarter Sessions-July Trm 1863
Jane A. Wallace vs.. the Heirs Law of William
Wallace, deceased.
Petition for Dover
In this it appearing to the satisfaction of the
Court that William Keough and wife Mary, heirs-at-
law of VIM Wallace deceased, are nonresidens of this
State 1t is therefore ordered and adudged that pub-
be made in the Western Democrat, paper pub
lished in the town of Charlotte for six successive
weeks, notifying VIM. Relough and wife Mary, to be
and personally appear at our next Court of Pleas
and Quarter Sessions to be- held for the county of
Meckenburg the House in Charlotte the I'd
Monday in October next then and there to show
any they have why the prayer of the Petitioner shall
not be granted otherwise the will be heard ex
parte to them.
Witness, VIM Maxwell, clerk of said court, at
Office on the I'd Monday in July, A D. 1863,
WIN. MAXWELL, G. G. G. g
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
THE TORIES OF EAST TENNEssEE.-Tbe

THE TORIES OF EAST TENNEssEE.-The
Lynchburg Republican learns that the tories OF
East Tennessee, whose name is legion, are carry
ing on with high hand since the advent of the
Northern allies. 1t hears of a Confederate enrol
ing officer who was shot in front OF his own house
few days ago, in the presence of his wife and
children, six balls passing through bis body.
Southern men are being hunted down with hend-
ish ferocity-many have been imprisoned and
shot 1t is dangerous for a Confederate soldier to
make bis appearance in the disafected districts.
Matters are pushed to great extremity, and a
reign of terror prevails.
Ii our authorities had hung these tories when
we had possession of East Tennessee the loyal peo-
pie of that section would now escape, to some ex-
tent, from being murdered and robbed. In this
State before the Yankees reach rs, the tories
should be arrested at once. -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
State Of n. Car0lina-UniOn County.
Superior Court Of Laac-FdH Term, 1862.
f L. WYATT vs. Union Mining Cnmnanr

1t appearing the satisfaction of the Court that the
defendants reside beyond the limits of this State and
are inhabitants of some other Government, There
fore it is ordered by the Court that publication be
made for six successive weeks in the Western Demo-
Superior Court of Law be held for the county OF
Union at the Courthouse in Monroe the 8th Mon
day after the 4th Monday in August 1863, answer
plead demur Judgment pro confesso will be taken
against the Defendants and the for hearing
In witness W. H. Simpson, Clerk of our said Court
office in Monroe the 10th Monday after the 4th Mon
day in August A. D., 1862.
Sc W. H. SIMPSON, Clerk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
TANNERY.

We have Tannery in full operation about six miles
from Charlotte, on the c. S. C. Railroad line 1t is a
hrst-class Tannery and we prepared to purchase
lat market prices, Hides of all descriptions and supply
the trade at current prices.
All. GRIFFITH,
July l3; 1868 IF G. E. BELL.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
The History of North Carolina

Published in 1881 by the undersigned in its prefac
conceded that it contained omissions unavodaale anf
many imperfectons. second edition then prom
ised which would remedy these defects This is now
called for He will be grateful to any one who will
point out anyerrors in the dates facts in the
various counties of the State; and any biographies
sketch of those who have done service in the fel6
State. =
Letters may be sent to me- care of Hon. D. L. Swain
:. JOHN H. WHEELER.
Chapel Hill, N. c., June 4th, 1863.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29

sGn By late flag of truce boat the Northern
Bible Society sent II boxes of bibles and tesla
ments to Richmond. The South is justly entitled
to these books, for southern money helped largely
to build up the publishing houses at the North;
but the yankees in sending the books now bave
some mean object in view, either to deceive the
world into the belief that they are humane and
christian people and disposed to enlighten the
South, or to propagate fanaticism by having the
books interpolated with abolition texts.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29

Troops SENT TO THE FIELD BY FLORIDA
By an estimate made by the Adjutant General Of
the State, it appears that Florida has furnished
1902 soldiers to the army of the Confederate
States The largest vote ever polled in the State
was l2,8 1898. Florida has furnished to the Con-
federate army 3194 troopsin in excess of her entire
voting population. 10 the foregoing estimate are
no. included the men between forty and forty FIVE,
recently called into service These are focking
to the army daily, and would materially swell the
estimate .. * ..st.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
Gbe Wastern gemofrat.
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
NOTICE..

Our terms are fue dollars per year in advance
months SO. =.
BG~ Individual local shinplasters will not be re-
ceived. When sent to they will be held subject to
the sender's call, and not returned by letter.
E~ The Democrat sciH be disconnuedfo all subscri-
6ers the expiration of the tfme for uhich paid
Those who continue must at the
piration of their time.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29

s@For several days there has been very in-
teresting revival of religion = progress at the M
E Chuch in this place, conducted by the pastor,
Rev. j. B. Botbitt assisted by Rev =. P. Jones
Quite number OF persons have professed faith in
Christ, and the meeting continues with increasing
interest. .StatesuiHe Express
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
BONDS READY.

All Eight per Cent. Confederate States Bonds are
now ready for delivery at the Branch Bank of North
Carolina in Charlotte Certificates of deposite must
be surrendered with the 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, 1863-09-29

BLANK DEEDS, Warrants, Ejectments, &c,
for sale at this Office.
Printing promptly executed to order.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29

RICH MEs-An exchange says there will come
period when men will be ashamed TO be rich.
That period shall be when this war shall be over;
for every patriot who loves liberty better than
lucre, will be content to come out free from debt
and penEiless if free from the Yankees and indie
pendent But we fear that sxtortioners and spec
ulatoIs will be shameless.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29

s9@ The Yankees at Washington, N. G., have
prison because he has proven true to his State and
country and refused to take the yankee oath of
allegiance to Abe Lincoln. Alfred Stany is q
brother to the traitor Edward Stanly He is an
old man, but shows true southern pluck.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29

p. SUSTAINING THE CURRENcY.-A meeting was
held in Sar Antonio, Texas, which passed resolu-
tons that any person depreciating the Confederate
currency should receive warning, and for the Sc
cond offence snould be dealt with summarily. The
example should be followed by every town and
county in the South
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29

BaF The late DIR. Schuman of Salem, n. c., be-
queathed about sS0, 900 to the Foreign Missions
Of the Moravian Church.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29

RAIDERS CAuGHr.-The Abingdon sVirgin-
IAN of the 18th instant states that considerable
excitement prevailed along the railroad line be-
tween there and Wythevie on Saturday and Sun
day last from the rumor that large body Of raid
ers were in Tazewell, detachment from which
approaching the road between Marion and
Wytheville. On Sunday the Home Guards OF
Smythe succeeded in nabbing some II or Is OF
them, near Walkers Mountain il. that county
These were supposed to be about half, aud We pre-.
sumo the balance have been captured. These
raiders were on foot avoided all roads and Travelled
only at night. guided by pocket compass. They
carried only side-arms, and acknowledged that
their mission was to burn depets and bridges.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
SOAP AND ASHES WANTED

The subscriber wants to purchase all the hard and
soft Soap he get Also, 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, 1863-09-29

F. ssy@ In Wilmington, steps have been taken to
raise fund of $4,000 to buy provisions to be
sold to consumers at cost, in order to protect the
people against extortioners. A similar plan ought
to be adopted in every town.
In Richmond, the mechanics have held meet
ing to consider measures for relief against the ez
tortioner and speculator. committee was ap-
pointed to petition the Legislature to pass strin
gent and effective law against speculation in the
prime necexsaries of life, and also against trading
in god silver and bank notes.
When the Legislature of North Carolina meets
this Fall, we hope law will be passed which will
stop the mad career of extortioners. Let the law
fix the prices of such leading articles as -four, meal
wheat corn meat, SALT leather aud iron, and let it
be provided that the man who buys these articles
for the purpose Of holding them for higher price,
or who can be convicted of speculation and extor-
ton, shall be put into the army and made to serve
in the ranks till the end of the war.
Provisions of all kinds are abundant, and il is
an everlasting shame that prices should be so high
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
THE
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charged accordingly.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
DIR. J. NJ. MILLER
Charlotte, N.

CndrIotte, N. c.,
Has resumed the Practice of Medicine and 90,
found at his once in the Brawley building opposite ~
Kerr's hotel, or at his residence '0
Feb. IS, 1852.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
COTTON CARDS AND SHOES

Cotton Cards for sale, but early call will only Sc
cure pair as only have ten pair.
We have on hand and can make to order calf skin
Shoes and Caters of very fine English leather.
Lots ladies calfskin Bootees.
Lot of thick Brogaus, large sizes.
j. F. BUTT Mint Street,
June %, 1863 If Charlotte n. G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29

sarGen. Floyd died in communion with The
Methodist L. Church
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29

Ba= Col. D. K McRae, who went to Europe as
an agent for the State of North Carolina, has re.
turned, having accomplished, we suppose, the Oh
iect for which he went.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
N. G.. TRoOps-Brie Gen Robt. D. job nston

N. G. TRoops.-Brig. Gen. Robt. D. Johnston
has been assigned to the command of the Brigade
formerly commanded by Gen. Iverson, composed
of the 5th, 18th, Goth and 23d N. G. Regiments.
Brig. Gen. WIN. W. Kirkland will command the
brigade formerly under Pettigrew, composed of
the 11th, Goth, 44th, 47th and SID Regiments
Johnston and kirkland are both newly appointed
Generals and are native North Carolnians.
Lieutenant Colonel Stephen D. Pool has been
appointed Colonel ofthe 10th Regiment N q.
Troops, vice Bradford deceased, and Major Fl. T.
Guion appointed Lieutenant Colonel, vice Pool
promoted. We gather the above items from the
Raleigh Progress.
The ed and Gath N. G. Regiments, command
ed respectively by Coils. R. 6. A. Love and l.. NJ.
Allen fell into the hands of the enemy at the
render of Cumberland Gap. Gen. Frazier, who
commanded our troops at that point is charged
with treachery in making the surrender without a
fight. IF he is guilty he should be hung up like a
dog. Our whole loss was about 1000 men.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-10-02
bitterness of the Contest i'm Ohio.

We clip the following from the Cincin-
natl correspondent of the Chicago Times,
under date of the 10Th instant, to show
the bitterness of the contest now raging
in Ohio. Whoais not thankful that Min
nesota has been preserved from such an
archy and bloodshed:
At Lebanon, yesterday as a Democratic pro.
cession was moving through the streets, Re-
publicans were insolent and threw stones. The
Democracy rallied, and one Republican was
shot dead. The excitement in Lebanon is very
great and further bloOdshed is anticipated.
At Deerfeld, to-day, Republican named
Thumb was shot dead by Democrat named
Lucas.
At Eaton, to-day, a very large meeting was
held. 1000 ladies and gentlemen were on
horseback. AS part of the procession was
passing the depot an indiscriminate attack
was commenced bv throwing stones into the
procession. The Democracy dismounted from
their horses and out of their wagons, and took
after the crowd, which fed. delegation
from Camden were interrupted by the Repub-
licans of the place, by running wagon with
saw-lOg on it across the road. The Democra-
cy undertook to move the same and fight en-
sued, in which five or six Republicans were
shot, two MORALLY. Threats were made that
the same delegation should not return home by
that road. The delegation have armed them
selves, and will 60 that road or lay Camden in
ashes. Further difficulties in that locality are
looked for.
The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1863-10-02
The Progress of Minnesota.

A Minnesota traveller who went from
St. Louis to Colorado writes back that
''fifty miles of this route from St Louis.
an old and wealthy city, will not give the
indications of improvement and comfort
that may be found in the same distance in
Minnesota, going directly back from Wi
nora, Red Wing, Hastings, and many
other points upon the river" The Winona
Republican says: "The observation of
every person who passes over the route
between Winona and Rochester, and even
as far west as Mankato, is that the country
appears to better advantage, more home
like, and presents more indications of
progress and prosperity, than one-half of
the localities in eastern States that have
been settled and improved for upwards of
half a century. Yet we are just begin
ming here. 1t is but eight years since the
pioneers of this now beautiful region
stuck their stakes here. What will our
State be even ten years hence? The mind
can scarcely imagine the improvements
that will be made in a single decade
With the railroads now being built, com
pleted, will come additional population,
activity, progress, and wealth-and, to
speak metaphoric ally, the very wider
ness places will blossom as the rose"