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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01
COTTON INTEREST BONDS

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, G. s. A
Richmond, August Is, 1863 -
The rate of six per Cotton Interest Bonds oil the
Government having been fixed at fifty per cent pre-
MUM purchases of the may be made at that rate
the Treasury at any of its Deposltarles until the
18th day of September, 1863
One-fourth of the purchase money Will De required
in Treasury Notes issued since April LIST, 1862 the
naming three fourts may be paid in any non-interest
hoor;ra Treasnrv Notes G.. G.. MENMSGER,
Sec'y of Treasury.
: The undersigned will receive deposites for these
Ronds and give receipts and supply the Bonds IN the
same way as other Bonds.
'A'H' A. c. WILLIAMSON, c. s. D.
Charlotte, Sept l, 1863
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01
EXECUTORS SALE.

As Executor Of the last Will and Testament Of Joel
Alexander deceased will sell at bis late resdeuce,
J miles southeast Of Charlotte near the Providence
road on the 18Th day Of September oil the perShablo
property belonging to the Estate-one Horse, Cows,
Hogs Farming Tools, Household and Kitchen Furni-
ture &c Terms made known day OF sale.
LORENZO HCNTER,
Aug - 1868 3t-pd Executor
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01
RECRUITS WANTED.

,oir;o,;c men Of Mecklenburg need not add any
words Of commentator 10 the command 20 which I
belong. Ny Company is attached TO the 37th Regt
n G. T., Lanes Brigade formerly Branchs). Those
wishing To iou In with US can End at my Fathers
residence at Cowan's Ford report 70 5ergt j. H..
Alexander at Charlotte. will be in Charlotte myself
the 9th and 10th of September.
l.. A. POTTS,
.yg21 1863 Capt Co O. 37th N q 7.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01

DEATH OF LIEUT.. RICHARDSON MAILErr.-
We regret to learn that Lieut.. Richardson MalIets,
Adjutant Of the 46th Regt N. 9. Troops, was
MORALLY wounded in Virginia few days since by
deserter named Harrell, and has since died. Lit.
VI. was from Chapel Hill, and brother of Col Pc
ter Mallett Harrell is from New Hanover coun-
y, and has been arrested and is now in Castle
Thunder-Raleigh PoQreSs
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01
$50 REWARD.

Runaway from my plantation, nine miles frou Char
otte, the Statesyle Railroad, q negro boy named
DANIEL. The boy is about % years old, Eve feet one
two inches high, right left foot cut of by araii
road car, and walks with stick will give the above
reward If the boy is brought 10 my plantation
fined in any Jail that can get him. The boy was
raised in Petersburg Va, and purchased In Rich
mond last winter II. =. PUlNDENTER.
Aug "a, 1863 II
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01

Our FINANCEs.-A letter from Secretary
Memminger to Senator Hunter, gives a very en-
couraging view of the state of our finances. He
says that he finds that he has been eminently
cessful, and that the amount of outstanding Treas
ury notes are still within the limits of the depre-
citation which he reported to Congress at its last
session. The aggregate amount withdrawn from
the currency is three hundred and eighteen mil
lions.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01
A FIGHT AT JACKSON, La.

The Brandon Republican, of the goth, gives some
particulars of the fight at Jackson La gathered from
participant. There about six hundred white
and black Yankees engaged in the fight. We killed
about two hundred, mostly negroes, and captured
about fifty prisoners, two 6-pound rifcd guns flag,
and nine wagons loaded with provisions. Our loss was
fifteen killed and wounded. Logan's cavalry have
burned all the bridges around Nachez, and captured
sixty negroes at Washington, who making their
way to the Yankees.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01
RECEIVERS SALES.

will sell at Charlotte, the 10th September the
'Trotter Gold Mine' i27 acres, lying on waters Of
Sugar Creek three miles from Charlotte.
On the 9th October, at Newton, will sell so acres
land the White Sulphur Syringe, In Catawba
county, formerly belonging to Conrad Hedrick.
Terms-Cash on confirmation OF the sale by the Con-
federate Court. Note and security for the purchase
money until confirmed or resale ordered.
u. SCIIENCK,
Aug "a, 1863 I'm Receiver
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01
SALT! SALT!

SUBSISTENCE DEPARTMENT
CHARLOTTE, n. C., Aug. 2!st, 1853.
will exchange Salt for Bacon, giving three pounds
of good Virginia Salt for OF Bacon will, also,
during the hog killing season. exchange Salt for
Pork upon such terms should be satisfactory TO all
Z. NJ. LOWE, Maj. and 9. s.
Sept l, 1868 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01
FROM THE WEST.

JACKSON, August 2s-No further news has been re-
ceived about the advance of the Yankees towards
Raymond. The report is supposed have originated
from seeing Yankeewagon trains east of the Big Black
engaged in hauling cotton to Vcksburg.
JACKSON, August 29-Persons who have lately ar
rived here from the Mississippi report the river
strictly patrolled by the gun-boats. No important
movement on foot.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01

ARE OUR SOLDIERS TRAITCRs AND MURDER
Frs Are the men in the South who advocate re-
construction or submission willing to acknowledge
that the Confederate soldiers traitors and MUIR
derers! Submission to the enemy, a reconstruct
ton of the old Union, would be Il acknowledgment
that the brave southern who have bled and died
on many fields, are nothing but murderers and trail
tors, and that they justly died traitors death Is
there southern man or woman who has lost son,
brother or husband willing to make such an acknow
ledgment and disgrace themselves and relations !?
Father, mother, wife. was your brave son or hus
band who died on the battle field while bravey
fighting to protect your persons and property from
the cruel yankee invader, traitor-was he fighting
III q bad cause-and must his memory perish as that
of n traitor and feon! If you ever submit to yam
kee authority or to a reconstruction of the vile
Union you in that way acknowledge that dead
heroes were traitors and rebels against rghtfu au
thority' and you would be deprived the privilege of
mourning over their graves. Is there man or wo-
man of southern birth base as to think of sub
hitting and thus dishonoring their dead relatives
and friends! Think of this We who have lost dear
ones in this and we who still have sons and hus-
bands in the Confederate armies-have the dead
hrd as traitors, and must the living quietly await
traitors doom, ordained by Lincoln authority
lhlhk OF 1t We croakers and grumblers and fault
hhu'ls' !e VINO are embarrassing the Government
nv .ioats uiIlsion among our people and talking
.Ao1s 10 pay tax for the support of your
armies lie That Is not heartily in favor of the
southern cause will be remor,hnaa 49, ~ -
and tory. We again saw rer,ou,Io d. a., an
ton of l776. 'no i'e' oiu
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01

, The subscriber having at July Term Of the County
Court of Mecklenburg taken out letters Of Adminstr
tion with the will annexed, on the estate OF J. O.
Hand deceased hereby gives notice TO all creditors Of
said estate present their claims duly authenticated
within the time limited by law for that purpose, other
wise this notice will be pleaded in bar OF their
cry Debtors to the said estate will also please TO
make payment Immediately. .
@. OYERMAN,
Aug q 1863 81 Admir- with the Will annexed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01

I will attend at Statewide on Tuesday, the 18th
September, and at Charlotte the 10th September
1868, to collect the interest to 10th Nay 1868, all
debts sequestered up to Spring Term 1862. Persons
desiring also pay principal due
D. SCHENCKS
Aun "a 1863 I'M Receiver
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01
T. z: a q. Gn aIEI1As' Secretaries

GEN. HOLMEs.-Lieut-G G. On. T. H. Holmes, COM
mander of the Confederate forces in Arkansas died
recently of pneumonia. This information is COM
municated to the N. Y. Herald by who says
he was present when he died. Gen. Holmes a
native of North Carolina and leaves several orphan
children at Fayetteville. He good man, and
possessed far more military ability than he has
ceyed credit for recently.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01
School Teacher Wanted.

Wanted Immediately, male Teacher for District No.
27 Mecklenburg county. 4 disabled soldier preferred.
Apply to either of the undersigned in person through
Cowaus Ford P. o. J. NJ. WILSON,
r. n. JOHNSTON,
H. A. CATHEY,
Sent |, 1868 2t-pd Committee.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01

Ba-Ca,t Thomas Rufin, of Wayne, has been
made Lieutenant Colonel of the lst N. G. Cavalry
Regiment.
Capt. Rufus Barringer, of Cabarrus, has been
made Major of the lst N. q. Cavalry Regiment
Lieut. Colonel VIM. G. Robinson, of Goldsboro,
has been made Colonel of the I'd Cavalry n. q.
Troops-RuLei0h Pro1ress
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01

HAVE TIE MATTER EXAMINEp.-We are in
formed that some persons express dissatisfaction
because there many men in and around the
towns and in the country who manage in some way
to escape military duty and keep out of the army
There may be- and doubt is, some justice in this
mpuint, and suggest that those who m;rle it
have the matter examined, and see why certain per-
sons are not in the army. This would be the best
plan instead of going about grumbling and creating
dsaffrction. We say let some who is not ex-
empt who is over As years of age, ascertain the
grounds which many young about the
different towns of the State are exempted. If they
think these persons not entitled to exemptions it
is their privilege and duty to have the matter nves-
tigatcd If they do not choose to do so, they ought
not to continue their complaints until they are
eutistird they are right. We do not know why this
that man is not in the army. therefore are
unable to decide whether the complaints of certain
persons just not, but think it likely that if
those who pretend to know would furnish the enroll
ing officers with the information, the army would re
crivc IL large additional number of recruits. We
hear it said that many men are running to the Kali
roads and Express offices merely for the purpose of
keeping out of the army, and that the officers of
those companies taking advantage of this course
to have work done for almost nothing at very low
wages. Let some have this matter examined
and thoroughly inveStigated-we know nothing
about it of own knowledge, but know that
the complaint is loud and deep. We repeat, let
those who are liable to CONSUMPTION, those who
always complaining, examine and see on what
grounds others are exempted, and let them to it
that every man who is not fairly excused by the law
is enrolled and sent to camp. That would be fair
play, wouldn't it g!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01

TRUE MAN-We had conversation the other
day with man from the upper end of this county
who was on his way to join the army. He said that
he was ovef 43 years old, and though he had n
large family and could not afford to leave home nm
der ordinary circumstances yet he was willing to
go and fight for the independence of the South-he
declared his determination never to submit He i
indeed true man.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01

Ba5n We wish we could say something that
would cause those persons who are holding factious
meetings and talking about peace, to see that their
course is only encouraging the enemy and prolong-
ing the war. We wish we could say something
that would cause southern men to quit specializing
in the necessaries of life If there is not change
in this respect the most awful caamities will be-
fall US ALL Heed the warning before it is too late
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01
STRAY MULE.

Strayed from the subscriber dark-brown Mare
MULE, about years old. Any information as to its
whereabouts. will be thankfully received and liberal
reward given. W. NJ. MATTHEWS.
Charlotte Sept |, 1863 II
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01

Ey7Col. Peter Maett Commander of the Con-
script Camp at Raleigh, publishes the following
order which we copy for public information:
Those persons enrolled, or liable to enrolment.
who can furnish horses WILL for the present, be
cepted with their horses, and receive cavalry pay,
to be temporarily employed mounted men while
the necessity continues, remaining for the time
duty in this State for purposes of guard and patrol
1t is desired that they report with their horses with
ont delay at this Camp or Camp Vance, near Nor
canton, may be most convenient
Citizens who desire to promote the safety and in
terest of the army by dscouragng desertion, who
desire their neighborhoods from the inevita
bic mischief of maraudng, terror and insecurity
that must grow out of the presence of lawless de-
serters and skulkers can be made useful by ten
dering their aid to the enrolling officers. They can
render service guides and in swelling the num-
beers of patrols sent out by authority. A few days
absence, at most. only would be required of them.
There is no provision of law under which pay can
be given them, but all their expenses of subsistence
lodging and forage will be paid, and liberal hire
allowed for the of their horses.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01
FROM CHARLESTON.

CHARLESTON, Aug. 29-Al quiet tonight. Only
occasional firing.
The Columbia Carolinian of Sunday last says: The
Yankees have not yet taken Charleston. Will they?
We believe not. They expected to in under their
magnificent bombardment and magniloqucnt threats
of the immense preparation and power of their great
Government. But, while their 800 Founders have
pounded the walls of Fort Sumter and thrown them
down, the bricks and mortar have covered the
sand bags and made stronger Southern wall than
before and for a week they have effected nothing
The fort will still be held, and the enemy will
find their labor in vain in destroying it,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01

No DEspoNDENcY should be no despon~
dency among southern people-there is no gooo
cause for it, except the growlings of the croaKers
who stay at home end are annoyed with indigestion
or the promptings of the devil. Some people seem
to be impressed with the awful idea that we are
whipped and that the cause is lost. They are not
enemies, but well-wshers; but they are GER
tanly very much mistaken. These respondent
people have been listening to the talk of some tory
or croaker, reading some one of the very re" us
loyal newspapers published in the South
We tell the People that there is reason why
we should despair of success. 1t is true we have
sustained some reverses, but could expect TO De
successful in every engagement? Have we not al
ready met with unprecedented success. considering
the inferior munitions of war we had at the COM
mencement of the contest. Then. we had neither
guns ammunition in sufficient quantity lat one
time, after the battle of Manassas. did not nave
powder enough in the Confedcracy to fight battle
with); now we have an abundance of both OF the
most superior quality-thcn we had no armies; now
we have five six hundred thousand men well dis
ciplined and these declare that there shall be
peace until the independence of the Contederacy
is acknowledged. Let weak kneed croakers talk
about our being whipped, but let true brave men
never despair or countenance' dependency. If
every seaboard town and city in the South was to-
day in the hands of the enemy, we would not be
half whipped; if the enemy had possession of every
one cf our State Capitals subjugation would not
be half accomplished. provided the people remained
true to themselves and their rights.
, And again declare that it is impossible to con-
quer the South; the may be prolonged, and it is
evident that the croakers and those who talk of
being whipped are helping to prolong it and encour-
ing the enemy, but that the independence of the
Confederacy will finally be established we have not
the least doubt. Therefore let there be harmony,
and in order to peace let all energies be
directed towards sustaining our Government and
authorities. If tories do not behave themselves and
lie low, let them be shot transported to- yankee
land.
Let true southern men be active. The property
holder and the STAKEHOLDER must be more liberal
than he ever has been-he must come up to the
work with all his heart and means and set good
example to his poorer neighbor-if he does not do
this he may lose everything. There is danger
and raise the voice of warning in time There
must be less specializing in the necessares of life
those who want to be free from yankee bondage
must stop striving to make money and get rich off
the necessities of the people. The extortioner must
be arrested in his in urious and made to feel
the scorn and contempt of patriotic people. If
every man does his duty, and will work in earnest
for the cause, independence will certainly be
secured. If the southern people are ever subjuga-
ted 1t 9CM be their fault.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01
SOAP AND ASHES WANTED

The subscriber wants TO purchase ali the hard and
soft Soap he get. Also, he will purchase oak and
hickory Ashes. A good price will be paid
Aug. "a, 1868. n L. s. WILLIAMS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01

HONE GUARD.-A meeting Of the Home Guard in
the Town Beat he'd Saturday last, and organ
lied the company by eecting Thos II Brem, Captain,
John Springs list Lieut., John l. Brown I'd, and VIM
Boyd 81 Lieut..
The officers Of the several companies in the county
also met and elected the following Field Officers: Jno
\ Young Colonel, B Cochran Lieut. Colonel, and
Xcnas A Gricr Major
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01

" Among list of Confederate Medical officers
confined at Fort McHenry, near Baltimore, we find
the names of J. P. McComb and w. Il. Wilson,
captured July 5th. We think they are both from
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01
tuesday, September 4, 1868.

80 urrTrxG-In another column publish the
..,.n,,. of a meeting of the citizens of Mecklen-
~ county held in the Court House On Saturday last.
= LOW # ever have we seen larger gathering of the
on1e of the county, considering the number of our
I1ops absent in the army. Many Of the grey headed
men of the county present to ana anu encourage
M friends of the Confederate cause ana out one eellng
Canned to>prevail among ALL determination never to
,oi, to our northern enemies. No hasty sentiment
s uttered and nothing said done calculated to
afd any man who was in favor of the independence
If the Confederate States. Immediately alter the
,,,rization of the meeting, the Rev l.. Kirkpatrick
= u made a fervcnt and appropriate prayer. JOS
u Wilson. ESQ chairman Of the committee, reported
,Ao reso,utions. which will be found dgniied firm
and breathing the right spirit. The administrations
sc p.sidcnt Davis and Gov. Vance cordially en-
d0rscd.
A special committee was appointed to wait on the
Hon Geo Davis one Of our Senators in the Contcder-
ate Conoress ard invite him to address the meeting.
Mr. Davis appeared and made a speech of over
bour's length defending authorities from the
caedfor assaults of fault finders explaining and JUS
tfying the Tax Law, and encouraging the people to
remain united and carry the struggle for indepen
icncc to a successful terminatiOn for under Cir
cumstanccs was it possible to subjugae the southern
Ueope unless they cOwardly and basey submitted to
their enemies Ii we had the time and space would
Ii Ike to give full synopsis of MIR Davis excellent
l.arks which listened to with great attention by
the large audience, and which, we confident, pro-
duCed d deep and favorable impression.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01
LATEST NEWS.

Charleston still holds out, and those who ought to
know say the city viii not fall The enemy have made
several severe assaults and failed and think they
good deal exhausted by this time. Let hope and
pray that Charleston will the successfully and
that the brutal yankees will be driven off discomftted
Last week yankee cavalry force made demonstra-
ton towards Richmond from che Peninsula. They were
met by small portion of troops and turned back
faster than they came.
The soldiers who are returning home furlough from
Virginia are in fine spirits and speak encouragngly and
confidently. There is thought of failure among the
brave who are in the field fighting the battles failure
is only talked about among the fint-heared at home,
among those who are holding peace meetings and anti
tax meetings Some natural towards and will
ing to surrender before they hurt We caus-
for Encouragement If our people will do their duty.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01

PRovoKING.-We find that in the lot of name,
we are now using there many of the shoo.s .oo
short for our pages. This was caused bv tho ,o.,;
gence of the paper-maker. We have tried to thsa'-
out these short sheets, but some may reach subsor
bers, and therefore make this explanation.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01
LATEST FROM EUROPE.

European adviccs to the 18th inst. have been re-
ceived at New York:
Additional troops were to be sent to British North
America.
LIE Temps says the Emperor of Austria has author
lied the Arch-duke Macmillan to accept the Crown of
Mexico, provided the Empire is placed by treaty
under the protection of the three great powers. The
notes of the three powers expected to be handed
to the French Government about the nth August.
The Russians concentrating troops ut Jumre,
upon which the Turkish Government had demanded an
explanation from the Russian Government
CAPTURE THREE None VEssELs.-The party of
Contederaes under the command of the gallant Lieut..
John Taylor Wood on Tuesday last in Chesapeake
Bay off the mouth of the Rappahannock, captured
three Yankee Transports the Coquette Golden Rod,
and Twin Brothers, two Of them from Philadelphia,
and one from Maine. Two were laden with anchors,
and with coal. The Golden Rod was destroyed
and the other two carried to place of safety. There
about fifteen prisoners taken board the three
This makes ninety prisoners two guuboats, and three
Transports captured by Lieut.. Wood since he left
Richmond on this northumberland Dispatch Of
Suburban.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01
MARRIED..

In Iredell county, on the 18th uIt, Mr. Nicholas
Stakeholder to Miss Jane h. Cline
In Alexander county, Nj +. jenkins to Mis Sail
Fulps.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01

In this county, at the residence of Wilson Wallace
on the 18th ult Capt Adam HARRISON aged ~ years
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-01

ADJUTANr GENERAL FowLE.-We learn that
Dan'l G. Fowle Adjutant General of this State
has resigned his Office, and that his resignation
has been accepted.-Ralejgh Journal
The Raleigh Register says: at is stated that General
Fowe resigned account of difficulty between
himself and SurgeonGenera Warren in matter OF ofl
cal etiquette the Governor having decided the matter in
favor of the Surgeon General Capt JAS H. Fooe has
been assigned to duty Assistant Adutan General IN
1t further stated that Gov. Vance has appointed Gen.
Gatlin Aduant General we hope this statement is
not correct.