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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17
NORTHERN NEWS.

The New York Herald, ofthe lth has been received
The elections occurred lin New Hampshire the 10Th
The Republicans reported TO have elected all their
members of Congress- and majority of the Legislature
Three candidates for Governor before the people,
neither of whom received majority, according TO the
Constitution, consequently there was no election.
Gold in New York the 10TH to- l63 and closed
at 1853. Middling cotton advanced to SO TO 81.
The Herald, deprecatng the excessive premium on
gold and continued depreciation of currency says that
Chase must prepare Immediately TO pay in gold and
confidence is restored. II says have arrived at
crisis of life death to the rebellion. IL must be put
down by force of arms it will tear the country to
pieces The Jacobn teachings of Vsllandgham & DO ,
it is advised will not be much longer tolerated by the
administration.
Voorhees,, of Indiana, addressed Democratic Union
Association in New York the night Of the 10th. He
proclaimed his devotion to the Union and the COnsu
tion fathers made it. In conclusion, he said
"When the Government went outside Of the limits OF
the law then force should be met by force" Great
applause He asked the Democrats to stand by the
Northwest in the coming contest, which would result
in the overthrow of the Abolition party.
Lincoln has issued proclamation warning all drafted
and enlisted men absent without leave, TO return to
their regiments by the first Of April, when those who
report to the nearest headquarters will be restored
without punishment Those who do not, will be dealt
with teserters. He calls upon all good citizens
assist in preventing disaeced parties from discourAg
ing enstments
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FROM THE WEST.

JACKSON March IA despatch dated Pamela, Miss.
l2tt inst says that toierably authentic reports
ceived there say that Helena, Ark, attacked in
the rear Monday by the Confederaes Parties from
that direction say that heavy firing was heard yeser
day The information comes from deserers, who say
there are but 5000 Federal troops left at Helena.
KNOXVILLE, March 1.-the bridges on the East
Tennessee ard Virginia Railroad, which were de-
stroyed oy the Yankees some weeks ago, have been
replaced and the regular schedule will be resumed
morrow.
CHATTANOOGA, March l4-An quiet on the front TO-
day. II is believed here that battle is imminent in
the neghborhood of Tullahoma. There light
skirmiShing yesterday between our cavalry and the
Yankee foraxers on the Murfreefboro road, NJ Old
Fostervils. .. -.
Fifteen Yankee deserters, who gave themselves up
the Mississippi, arrived this morning 10y the Hunts
vile train, having walked from Okaoun to Huntsville
They are all KentuckianR
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OFFICE OF TAR CHATHAM RAlLRo

OFFICE OF TIN CHATHAM RAILROAD CO.,
RALEISH, N. C., March Sth 1853.
On before April lst 1863, the subscriber win re-
eeive proposals for the purchase Of Thrtyve Thou
sand Dollars $3S, oOc) North Carolina sis PER cent
coupon Bonds ofthe denominations Of $500 and OOO
intere payable semi annually on the frat DAYS OF
January and July In each year. a the Public Treasury
and the principal nj the end OF twenty years from Tho
first Of January, A. D., 1862 These bonds, under an
ordinance Of the Convention, amending the Charter Of
the Chatham Railroad Company are issued to the Raj
eigh aud Castor Railroad Company in exchange for
bonds Of the latter Company deposited with the Public
Treasurer, principal and interest payable at the
such bonds before maturity. Payments made By the
Raleigh and Gahon Railroad Company, are TO be eT-
eusiveiy applied TO the redemption ofthe State 6onds
issued to the Company.
Proposals will likewise be received for fifteen thou.
sand dollars ,0ool Of North Elk per cent.
bends similar to ths above, bat issued TO the City Of
Raleigh In exchange for like bonds Of THO City Pay.
nents made by the City are 10 be applied 70 the re-
demPtion of the State bonds Issued to chat corpora
ton.
Attention is invied to the following section OF an aet
passed by the General Assembly At its late sesslou BY
which the bonds advertised haVe,the Sog6i, security OF
the State ofNorth and Of corporations Of the
highest financial standing:
SEo 8. Bet Jurths, enacted That all sums " money
paid by the Raleigh and Gaston Rail Raad Company
and the City Of Raleigh TO the Treasurer Of the State
in satisfaction Of the princpaand nterrsi afIbe bonds
Of said corporations deposited with the Treasurer az
contemplated in the said Ordinance or he Convention
shall be applied 6rst payment the interest Of
Bonds Of the State given said corporations exchange
for their own aud the residue shall be paid tho Com
missoners OF the sinking fund to be used by them
their discretion for the redemption Of said bonds Of the
State
Copies Of the laws, under which said boHds issu-
ed may be had on application to the uudrr, gned.
Proposals shoud be endorsed Proposals. for Bonds"
and addressed 10 the undersigned, Hnd will he opened
in the presence OF tho Public Treasurer aud Of the
President Of the Bank Of North Carolina.
KEMP p. BATTLE, Prslident.
Raleigh, March IL 1863 n
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Gs II - lAAA MECKLENBURG COUNTY
a. IL eD,vVV BONDS will be sold at the
Public Square Auction, Saturday the 2lst inst
These Bonds issued by order Of the County Court
and for other purposes They 10 years with per
cent interest, payable semi-annually.
Marchl7, 1868 S. A. HARRIS, Auc.
Bulletin copy --.-'
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Mecklenburg Co. Bible Society.

The next Annual Meeting of the Mecklenburg Co.
Bible Society will be held the Presbyterian Church
at Charlotte, N. c., the Sd Monday in April next
when a full attendance of the members is desired.
All invited to attend the meetings Of the
Society. Committees expected TO hare their Re-
ports ready. E. NYE HUTCHINSON, Pres.
SANL P. SMITH Rec'g Secy.
March II, 1868
Bulletin and Wing requested to copy.
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Any person wishing raise Gne stock will find this
Horse, during the Spring season, the stable Of A.
Davidson, Esq, on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednes-
days. and the remainder o. the week at the stable Of
the Subscriber, in CASTOR county. SsasoD commencnk
9th OF March. Terms-Fifires, twenty and thirty
dollars. Mares will he kept At ny per- day. Al
will he taken prevent accidents but the sub
scriber will not be responsible for them al persons
parting with mares will be held Responsible for the ia
surance. J. 4. DAVIDSON.
March II. 1899 n
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RATHER INoONsIsTENT.-Some of our exchanges
have been very free in announcing extortioners,
and nl who hold provisions for hg her prices, but
that they have lately changed their tune and
denouncing the Government authorities for
Selling flour and from the very same persons
aWhose conduct they censured. Some people are
never happy only when they have something to
complain about and exercise their fault finding
propensites, which they do without respect to CON
sistency. If people refuse to sell their surplus
food, and spectators hoard it up for higher prices
must the Government allow brave soldiers. who
fighting the battles of the country, to suffer
for something to eat rather than impress it If
there is not more fairness and liberality shown by
all classes who hold the necpssares of life, we fear
that the time may come when others besides gov
ernment officers will seize what they need prevent
suffering. We nope such occasion may arisa
and to prevent it now raise q voice of warning
and entrcaty. We speak plainly (without caring
who it otfends peases) because that i. the pro-
per way to deal with important matters
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headquarters 87th Reg't n c. Militia,
STowEsvILLE, CASTOR county,
March II 1S62

All conscripts of CASTOR county who have not gone
to Camp required to report at Camp Holmes near
Raleigh, forthwith. They call on Lieut. j. Frone
barger Dallas for order of nsportation The
mssioned officers of the Regiment viii be held strictly
accountable for all conscrpts who may remain in the
county and after the 18th March, inst, except the
conscript produces certificate of disability from
regular practising Physician Commissioned officers
and Justices of the Peace exempt from conscrpton
The Officers will all deserers and persons from
the Army without proper leave matter if they have
urloughs said furloughs have expired and not been
renewed. NJ. IL. HAND,
2t-pd Col S7th Regt g Militia.
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Ba~ The Bank of Graham, which was chartered
under an act of the late General Assembly, has
been organized, Mr. r. Y. McAden being elected
President, and Alr G. p. Mebane Cashier. This
Bank will not issue any notes during the war;
Raleigh Register.
RAILROAD CoMpLETED.-The trains now run
over the Atlantic, Tennessee and Ohio Railroad,
from Charlotte to the depot ut Statesville,
transporting freight and passengers. The connec-
ton was made week before last.-StatesOiHe Erp.
Cold BLooDED MURDER.-Mr Benz W ashburn,
an old and respectable citizen of Rutherford Co.,
was brutally murdered in cold blood by the hand
of one George Suttles, near Rutherfordton, on
the 9Th instant The wound was inflicted by a
pistol and produced death instantly. We learn
the act was unprovoked. Mr. Washburn was
about so years of age, and had filed important
positions in his county, and at the time of his
death Chairman of the County Court. He leaves
respectable family to mourn his untimely and
tragic death. Suttles has been arrested and is
confined in Rutherford county Jail, where he
awaits his trial, and will no doubt meet his just
deserts.-Shelky Eagle.
DEATH IN CuuRcH-Miss Jane NJ Cuyer
lady of advanced age, died suddenly while at
her devotions in Christ Church, Savannah on the
LIST inst
MORE YANKEES CAPTURED.-An official des-
patch states that Brig. Gen: Slaughter, Captain
and thirty privates of Hooker's army, were
captured by scouting party under Capt. Morley,
of Gen. Lees Cavalry, on Monday last They
entered Fairfax Court House and took them from
their beds.
CHARLESTON, March ia telegram from
Vaudeville announces that Capt. Mickler, of the
18th South Carolina Regiment, with q detach-
ment of his Company went on Hilton Head Island
last night, to the observatory where the Yankee
signal corps were stationed, and without firing
gun captured the whole party keeping watch, con-
sisting of Lieutenant, one Sergeant and seven
privates. The prisoners have arrived in Hardee-
VILE No one hurt on our side All quiet here.
CHARLESTON, March ia report is current
here that Gen. Burnside has arrived and takssl
command at Port Royal. 1t is said this appoint
ment is made to coh,prctnse difficulties between
Hunter and Foster. 1t is thought an attack will
be made within the next ten days, probably dur
ing the Spring Tide on the 10Th.
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HORSE STOLEN.

Some one stole from my Stable Sunday night last
On the wadesboro road, miles East of Charlotte, a
dark bay HORSE, years old, and sweyned in the
right shoulder liberal reward will be paid for his
recovery. ANY information concerning his where
abouts will be thankfully received if communicated to
left at the Democrat Office.
March IT, 1868
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The undersigned win sell at public auction the
6rst Thursday in April, 1853 the property known
Nontsmena Female Seminary, In Nj Pleasant, N. O.,
consisting Of dwelling house with ten large asd
other buildings. Also, one OF Chekerng's Pianos,
known on day Of sale Stockholdsrs especially re-
quested TO attend the sale.
L. q. HEILlG,
PAUL MILLER, Con.
March lo,Iss1 A-pd AFoH, ~
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Charlotte Insurance Compauy.

The Annual Meeting Of the Stockholders Of the
Charlotte Mutual Fire Insurance Company will be held
at II o'clock A. NJ, Of Tuesday iha litb April, 1898,
at the Office VI the Company.
HB. TAYLOR, Prcst
E. NYs HUrcHisoy, Sce'y.
March 10, 1863
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ine boolcd Horse. be found during ihe present
season at Howard's Mills, In Onion county. on Mon-
days and Tuesdays, and at my stables in ArcklenbuFg
county during the balance Or the week For parieu.
larS, see large bills. JAS VI. DAVIS.
Pincville, y. c., March IL, 1863 in.rI
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Last Call for Volunteers.

/ will remain in Charlotte and vicinity for or 10
days longer for the purpose Of taking the Of all
desiring to volunteer and join any company in Gen.
Lees army. Now is the time to come forward and
wait TO be conscrpted.
GEO. NJ EORMEyT
Capt. Co. G., Saith y. q. Regt.
March II, 1868 lt-pd
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NOTICE.

All persons indebted TO the estate " d. COLUMBUS
Morrison, deceased are hereby notified make se:tls-
ment with the undersigned Immediately. aud those
having claims against said deceRsed mnst present
them within the time prescribed By law ibis noti
will be pleaded in bar Of their recovery.
ELAN KING, EIecutor.
March 10, 1863 lh-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17

Persons desiring TO teach Common Schools in Meek
lenburg must attend on the last Saturday in March
(he 28th day for examination at the Superintendent
Office in the Court House at II o'clock.
j. p. ROSS,
T.. n HUTCHINSON, Com.
N. d. JOHNSTON, J
March II, 1863 It
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n. G.. RAILRoAD.-We hear it rumored that the
schedule the n. C.. Railroad is to be again
changed, that the mail train will arrive here at
o'clock in the evening instead of in the morning.
If this arrangement is made it will throw the North
ern mail 10 hour. behind the time it now
arrives. Bad arrangement for this section both
going and coming
P. S--We have the Schedule which goes
into operation on Tuesday the l7th inst. The mail
train will arrive here Bis P. NJ. and leave 25 min
ntcS afterwards, $40 p NJ
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17

DThe attack of our Gunboats on the Yankee
feet off Charleston appears. according to the
official reports of the Yankee officers, to have
damaged them more than many supposed. The
enemy acknowledge that on one of their vessels 20
men were killed and 90 wounded, and on another
were killed and large number badly scalded. Both
vessels were considerably injured, much SO that
they had to be towed to Port Royal The Yankee
official reports show that boats did their work
much better than we had supposed.
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NOTICE.

All persons indebted to the estate Of James A. John-
ston, deceased are requested to make payment, and
those having claims against the requested 20
present them within the time prescribed by law this
notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.
ARTHUR GREER, Admit
March IL, 1863 3t-pd
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took up on the LIST inst, in MalIard Greek sleigh
borhood Mecklenburg county, brown coiorea morse
IA or Is wears Old star in the face and small white
spot on the nose with knot the Left hind leg The
owner is requested to come forward, prove property,
pay charges, and take him away.
March II, 1853 st-Pd
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In this vicinity on the i9th inst Mrs z. Caldwell,
wife Of DE-. p. G. Caldwell aged about 90 wears. q
In Gordonsville, Va, Dee. 2eih, w. l.. HeAdley, @
fond mo4her.
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COTTON-SCREW WANTED.

Any person competent TO construct Cotton Screws
can get immediate employment by calIiaR on
l.. 8. WILLIAMS.
March 10, 1868 81 Charlotte.
CAtAwba Journal and n. G. Wing. copy times.
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EXECUTORS NOTICE.

All persons having claims against the estate Of Vim
Cochran, deceased, are hereby notified 10 present
them for settlement previous TO April term ofMecken-
burg county court this notice will bc pleaded In bar
of their recovery Persons indebted said deceased
must make payment. WIN. l.. COCHRAN,
March ia, 1863 2t-pd Executor.
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Elegant Shoes
FOR SALE.

Very neat French Calf Bootres for Ladies.
Pegged Calf Bootees 1ight) for Ladies.
Gents High Cut Scotch, neatly mad.
Elegant pegged and sewed Brogahs, double sole.
fresh arrival of Shoe Pegs, to sell ~ the quart;
szsss-s, So, SIS ia. ALSO, alot Of Shye Knives.
JOHN y. BUTT,
March 10, 1868 n Mint Street, Charlotte.
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THE " EWS.

From passengers who arrived here from Raleigh
,ti Monday morning, we learn some important news
rom the Eastern part of the State.
It appears that Gen. D.. FL. Hill has moved against
rsvberu or in that direction. On Saturday morning
,st he attacked five companies of the enemy stationed
.bont miles this side of Newborn the Trent Road
The enemy quickly fled, burning bridge behind them
to prevent pursuit. Gen. Hill quickly repaired the
bridge and pushed after them. Some prisoners
were captured and sent back to Kipson; they report
,,, the force Of the enemy at Newbern is about
$4,000. During the skrmish, the horse upon which
,en Hill was riding struck twice with rifle balls.
We have been hearing rumors for several days past
chat Gen Hill intended to attack Newbern, but we
thnk it probable he only intends to dare the enemy
out or keep him inside the town.
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FROM CHARLESTON.

CHARLESTON, March l4.-In addition 10 the usua
blockadng fleet, including the Ironsides there appear
ed to-day off the bar Monitor ironclad, which ha
taken her position with the fleet.
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In Lincoln county. on The 10th Inst, ny Rev o. A.
Darby, Col Samuel d. Lowe (of 18th N. Q. Resmsutl
TO Miss Laura Houston, laughter Of the late Dr. Joel
Houston.
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BARN BURNT.-We learn that Thos. NJ. Spar
row, Esq. living in the upper end of this county,
near Davidson College, had his barn and its con-
tents destroyed by fire on Sunday night, the 9Th
inst. 1t is supposed to have been. the work of
inccndiary. Barn burning is getting to be of fire.
quent occurrence. and it becomes all to be the
lookout. There are bad providing about
through the country doing all the harm they
There is too much intercourse between the Cons
frdcracy and Yankee land, aud too many persons
are allowed to pass and re-pass lines. Lincoln
may have sent out band of disguised incendiaries
to burn and destroy property in the South. En-
'reIy too many strangers are allowed to wander
over the country and loiter about towns without
being called to give account of themselves.
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NORTHERN PAPERs.-Some friend at Goldsboro
has sent us q copy Of the New York Journal of
Commerce and New York Herald of recent dates.
The various articles in these papers convince us
that there is great dissatisfaction among the North
ern people with the war. The people appear to be
divided into three classes: the Lincolnites anti
Lincolnites and Union-men. and secession-symp
thisers. The former abuse and distrust the two
latter classes alike. and have confidence in their
professions of friendship for the Union. The
Journal of Commerce complains that the Govern
ment authorities having stores and private resi-
dences in New York searched for arms and ammu-
milton. thus proving that the Government cannot
trust its own people. But although they are so
much divided now, they all agree that if the Fed
eral armies can achieve great victory this Spring
it viii increase the war feeling and encourage a
hope for the restoration Of the Union.
The Herald contains long address from Mr.
VIM. Cornell Jewett. addressed to Lincoln. in which
he begs him to accept Of the mediation of France
and stop the war; to withdraw his emancipation
proclamation. Ind make a new Cabinet by the ap-
pointment of the following persons: Com. c. Van
derbilt Sec'y of State; Edward Stanly Atty Gen'l;
Gen. Scott, Sec'y of War; r. ]. Walker, Sec'y of
Treasury; Joseph Holt, Sec'y of Navy; Edward
Everett, p. M. General. The Herald ridcules Mr.
Jewett's suggestions. Ea
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" At a sale of stocks in Wilmington last week.
N. C. 6 per cent Bonds sold at $l05 to $l325O;
Wilmington & Man. r. r. stock at $l02,5O.
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n c. TROOPs.-Capt. WIN. Lee Davidson has
been promoted to Major of the 9TH n. c. Regiment
in place of R"bt. S. Young, resigned. Lieut.. VIM.
Kerr. of this place, is Captain of Co. d, 9TH Reg.
in place of Davidson, promoted.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17

D1vIDEND-The Commercial Bank of Will
mington has declared dividend of 5 per cent
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ADJUTANT GENERAL.-The Raleigh Register
states that Gov. Vance has appointed Daniel G.
Fowle, of Raleigh, Adutant General of North Caro-
lima, in place of Gen. j. G. Martin. Maj. Winder'
Asst Adit General has resigned.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-17

Thirty deaths have resulted from the recent explo
sion at the Cartridge Factory Browns Island
Richmond.
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PRIvATEERING.-At the commencement Of the
war the Yankee Government very anxious to
become party to the foreign agreement to abolish
privateering, and they wanted to hang our priva-
teersmen as pirates and robbers; but we see that
their Congress has authorized prlvateerihg in view
of q difficulty with Europe. The Yankees hope to
frighten France and England. Bah