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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-18

Il. : Dean C. Cornwall. l5-t bl-k
lambs,
John L. ButtolTh Of Miiilebury. nd
best lambs,
NJ. c. Roundy Ct Springfield, SRI best
buck lambs,
VIM. Il. Ranforl q Orwell. best pen eve
lambs,
s. s. Rockwell 4 Cornwall. nd hest uc-
eve lambs.
Franklin Hooker Of Cornwall. 3sl les
peE evc LAMBS.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-09-18

.uiich CoUS-
John Ingram Of Rutland, Tor bc-t
Mich Cow, u
Steers.
l S. Hale. Ct Rutland, best yoke Of steers,
years, 7
Wm. 5. Allen Of Pan;or, best yoke Of
steers, > years, 5
W. 5. Allen Of Panton, bestyOke of year
ling steer. )
Horfay Oxen.
Clement J. S.G O. Rutland. lest Yoke cf
working oxen, ID
G. W. Black oi We-tmiuiltli, nd DC :
G. W. Black of Westminster, cri DO d
SHEER
Spanish .Nariqo Eu-te
[. :. stOWel Of Cornwall, best buck.
years and over, 10
W. I. Sanford Of Orwell, 2ud be-i s
c. Hayward of Bridport, 3ri best o
E s. Stowell Of Cornwall, best buck uu-
der years old, To
E. S. Stowall, Of Cornwall, 2ni best buck
under years old, s
S. S. Rockwell Of Cornwall, 3ri lr-t 'ucs.
under years cd,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17
For tie Western Democrat.

The Ladies of the "Philadelphia Soldiers Aid
Society," being solicited by Capt Moore of the 4Sth
N c. Regiment for Wooden Socks for his Company
asked assistance of our sister Society at Sugar
Creek and thus procured the following articles
Mrs Mary Montgomery, Mrs Ira Parks, Mrs Thos
Tr,aa.r, Mrs Latferty, Miss L Laferty, Miss
Annie Gbbon, l pair socks each Mrs Dr. Neal,
Miss Maggie Gibbon. pair socks each Mrs III
Gibbon 3 pairs socks.
From Philadelphia Society-Mrs VIM Maxwell,
Mrs A D Pharr, Mrs NJ A White, Mrs S ID Flow
Miss Moe Pharr, Miss Nancy Flow, Miss Amanda
Morris. Miss Carrie Norris Miss Sue Maxwell, Miss
Joe Maxwell. Miss Mary Jane Morris, Miss Virgie
Morris, Miss Carrie Maxwell, ] pair socks each !;
Miss NJ B Pharr pair gloves and pair socks.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17
SEQ REWARD.

Runaway from The line Of the Charlotte s. g Rail-
road on the nigh: Of the 23d October, boy named
Lewis recently bought in Richmond and raised In
Warren county, n. c. He 10 black With full head Of
hair about fee: inches IN heigblh, aged about %
wears and had when be left light pants, black coat
and straw hat.
Also on the night Of the 25th Oct seven bows, vi.
Philip George, Albert william, James, John AID
Isaac all raised in Virginia, and 1atel. purchased az
Richmond. '.-
years old; George 10 about 5ieet inches high black
and % years old; Albert is about teet inches hgh
copper celoE, aud II years old; William, descriptions
moi recolected; James is about feet inches high
black and 20 years old; John, description reeo-
ccted; Isaac about feete ipches high yellow and
az years old.
The above reward will be paid Cor them or $40 for
each ons Of them delivered 70 any Agent on the iIps
Of the Bead WN. JOHNSTON,
New 3; 1883. PrsTdsat.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17
LATEST NEWS.

The news received in the early part of last week
concerning the fight at Key's Ford between the ene-
my and two Confederate Brigades, appears to have
been much exaggerated. 1t was said that Hayes and
Hokes brigades were both captured by the enemy,
the Yankee General Meade in his report claims only
400 prisoners. Ii certain that only part OF Hokes
brigade was engaged for of his regiments is on
duty in this State, and Gen Hoke himself was in this
place on the very day that the report reached here
through the Richmond papers that he wounded in
Virginia 1t is likely that loss in that engage
was about 400 prisoners and 200 300 killed aud
wounded Among those captured was Lieut. b. Rush
Smith of this county, of the 9th N. C. Regiment.
The blockaders off Wilmington have recently cap
tured four Confederate vessels among them the r. F.
Lee loaded with Government supplies. One report
says that the Lee was ashore and burnt by the
crew. Three of the captured vessels were owned by
private parties.
Confederate guerllas under Faulkner recently cap
tured Union City, Tenn, and the whole yankee garri
son, and two Railroad trains.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17
How THE YANKEES ARE TO BE BANKRUPTED.

How THE YANKEES ARE TO BE BANKRUPTED.
A correspondent of the Yorkville Enquirer calcu-
lates that the seige of Charleston will prove I'M
profitable business to the yankee nation. He de-
monstrates how the yankees are running themselves
and not hurting us much, with the following state
ment of figures:
II have been cphcring little in regard to opera
tions in Charleston harbor, and have come to the
conclusion that if we have the right kind of bomb
proofs in Sumter, that this is the very place where
we shall break Abe's backbone, Il mean his credit. }
Here are my figures: one thousand shots per day
300 pounds of iron to the shot and 3U of powder
iron at 10 cents per h., powder at so cents-lnak
ing for shot cost of $45. The seige has been
progressing 100 days at cost of $5.425, 900. In
this calculation have said nothing of the enormous
expense required to keep up and pay off the innu-
merable vessels transports, &c. Neither have
taken into account the guns that are bursted oc-
casionaiy rendered useless by the excess of fir
ing. Let all keep "stiff upper lip stand by
our Government and its credit, and ere long we
shall see the value of gold and "greenbacks" shoot
off in opposite direction and separate wider and
wider until the last convusive throb of the Lincoln
Government shall proclaim the independence of the
Confederate States, and the return of our
veterans to their happy homes. Down with all who
depreciate money in order to obtain starvation
urces,''
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17

In EqHny-Io Fat Itrmi 1854.
Jackson II Perry and Mary NJ, bis wife, VIM Mcbride,
John Mcbride and David Barringer, against James
Collins and his wife Rebeeca, .Wm Mccullough aad
wife Sussnnah, and william Barrnger.
Petition for Sale OF Land for Partition.
In this IL appears the satisfaction Of the Court
that the defendant in THE reside beyond the lin
its of this State that process cannot be personally
served upon them: IL is therefore ordered by tho Court
that publication be made for six weeks, SUCCESSFULLY
in the Western Democrat Commanding thom and each
of them TO be aud appear at the next term Of this
Court be held for the county ofUSon at the Court
House in Monroe, the 9Th Monday after tho 9Th
Monday in August next, then snd there 10 answer,
plead or demur, judgment pro confesso will DO
:ercd against them.
Witness, Thomas d. Winchester, Clerk and Master
Of said Court Office in Monroe, this the 9th day Of
November, 1859. --- =
(adV. $Sl It'd. WINCHESTER, G. M. Il.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17
CHARLOTTE. Nov. 10. 1863.

Allow through your columns to express my
grateful acknowledgements to the citizens of Char
lotto, for the many acts of kindness and tender
sympathy l have received at their hands. My has
ty departure forbds any other manner of express
ing how deeply appreciate their kindness. | as
sure you; such testimonials of appreciation of our
humble efforts in holy cause, the part of our fell
low citizens. the strongest incentives to still
greater efforts IN the furthernce of the great end
devoutly wished for by all. Let me also express
my aeep @ tha of
handsome young horse. With the hope that shall
never, by any act or deed of mine. forfeit the es-
teen and friendship of my friends.
+. l am sir, your obt. servt,
Il. ID. JOHNSTON, Brig. General.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17

NEGao CONsCRIPTIoN IN LnUIsIANA.-The
Federal authorities in Louisiana, falling to find the
slaves so willing to fight against their masters as
Aboltiondom SO long and loudly proclaimed they
would in the event of a war between the North and
South, have undertaken force the poor creatures
by wholesale ,conscription. The New Orleans
correspondent Of the New York Herald, states in
a letter that the work is going on in tie parts Of
Louisiana under Federal control with great Rigor,
and seizures embrace "nN ablc-boiied negroes. !"
The work is done by. attachments OF troops of
'unbieaehed American citizens of African descent,
and :the same writer, says 'thc negro conscripts,
they march into the city, seem hot to understand
the reason of this involuntary service aud consider
it In the light of sort of imprisonment for deeds
they know not OF.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17
EQUITY LAND SALE.

The Land of the late Hiram G. Brawley deceased,
will be sold the public square in Charlotte, the
second Monday in January, 1864, on credit Of six
months 1t will be started tbe last bid Of 81 337
and sold the highest bidder. There TIA
in the tract. 1t adons the lands of J. p. Ross Wm
Means and lies to town Bond and good security
required of the purchaser. -Four per cent cash will
be required to pay costs.
Nov II, 1863. Is A. c. WILLIAMSON, G. NJ E.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17
FARMERS, TAKE NOTICE.

We will attend the following irnes aud places
Mecklenburg county, for the pp"se ut Hssrssng aud
making estimates of the Tax in Kind. which ,.Hs.ts
of the following arIicIes t0-~it: Wheat, Corn, Oais
Rye, Buckwheat Rice, Sweet Potatoes Irish POtatoes
cured Hay and Fodder, Sugar, hoasses made 81 zane
mot of Sorghum1, Cotton, Wool Tobacco, Peas, Beans
and Ground Peas. - f@'
We will also receive estimates, at the time Of
all Cattle and Asses held owned by any person. Aqd
also all Horses and Mules used ia cultyation-upon
the value Of all soch a tax Of per cent Is levied.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17
FROM RRAGG,S ARMY

ATLANTA, Nov l3.-Nothing from the front. par
ty of Georgia State troops and Indians killed. on the
line between Georgia and North Carolina, the notori
Gus Bryson and thirty-four of his gang
dispatch dated Sweetwater, 18th, says the Fcder-
ais removed all theft supplies Knoxville for safety
and live short rations. The deserers re-captured
were executed here yesterday. special dispatch to
the nelligencer says Yankee officers who DESERT
ed report that Grant expects assault Lookout
Mountain. His army is on half rations.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17
FROM CHARLESTON.

CHARLESTON, Nov. l4~-Moderate firing on Sumter
kept up last night. No report from the fort this
morning. One man was killed at Fort Moultre yes
terday.
P M-The enemy's fire Sumter continues
steady. Battery Gregg opened fire this afternoon on
James Island and Fort Moutrie The latter and Bat
terry Simkins replied. No casualties reported this
evening. The monitors fred few shots.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17

Containing $50 acres situated about five miles south
east of Charlotte, and now occupied by Mr. George
jordan The place will be rented for the next year at
public auction Saturday the ed day of November
at nv residence MARGARET f.. MOORE,
Nov H. 1863 nd Guardian.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

WILMINGTON, Nov asa fire broke out here about
quarter TO eight tonight, in the warehouse The
wharf next north of the custom house and used by the
State of North Carolina for storage of cotton &c The
warehouse, with its contents, literally destroyed.
The loss is heavy, embracing considerable amount Of
cotton, and it is said portion of the cargo Of the
steamship Advance, consisting of clothing, also be-
longing to the State. The fire was confined to the
building in which il originated.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17
LEATHER FOR SALE.

| will sell at public sale the 9Th Of December
next, a large lot of heavy Sole Leather and small
lot of Upper Leather. Also the Tanning Tools and
lot of Tanners Oil.
Sale to take place ut the residence Of Henry Rein
hardt deceased niue miles southwest of Newton, Ca
tawba county, n. q.
Z. P. COULTER, Admir-
Nov II, 1863 ts-pd of Henry Reinhardt, deed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17
N O Il | G. E..

The Association for The Relief of the Working Men
of Charlotte having opened in the Store opposite the
Court House., formerly occupied by Loewenstein have
now on band Bale Yarn, Salt, and Alamance Cloth,
which will be exchanged for Produce and Provisions
O liberal terms.
wANTED-Cora, Meal, Flour, Wheat, Moasses, But
ter, Lard, Tallow, Bacon, Dried Fruit, &c.
A GRAHAM, Commissafy.
Nov IL le63 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17

MARYLAND.-To all appearances Maryland is
not only subiugated but almost completely Lincoln
lied. At the recent elections in that State, ma
jority of the candidates elected to Congress and
local Offices are friends Of the Lincoln Admnistra-
ton. The free white men of Maryland are sabja-
gated and inundated by the powers at Washing
ton city. and when they go to the polls they must
either vote in favor of Lincoln rule or be imprisoned
banshed from their homes. The condition of
Maryland is pitiable one indeed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17
FROM VIRGINIA.

ADtrts moUements-Ths enenav believed 10 be adrdne
ing on Stdunton-From Stanton we have some further
particulars OF the movements of the encmys forces
aer zen AVer anu the operations oil our own forces
in consequence. When Gen. Imboden learned of AveL
rils advance into the counties of Pocahoutas and
Greenbrer he moved rapidly aid of Gen Echols
and Col VIM. L. Jackson, who had formed junction at
point known Droop Mountain, some IS miles
Northwest of Lewisburg
On the route Gen. |. was reinforced by the Home
Guards of Rockbrdge and the cadets of the Virginia
Military Institute The enem, having defeated Jackson
and Echols turned in direction of Covington about
two miles from which point they met by limbo
den's forces. Fire Immediately opened upon the
denis force being too small to justify pursuit. he fell
back blOckading the road, to Buffalo Gap in Augusta
county. The enemy are reported to have since made
their appearance 1ghtown in Highland county, if
ty miles west of Staunton.
letter received from Staunton yesterday states
that the Yankeesook possession of Woodstock, Shen
aIdoah county, on Tuesday last
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17
NINTH DISTRICT.
TENTH DISTRICT.

1t is reported that Rutherford gives Logan about
400 majority, besides he has majority in one or two
other counties not officially heard from If Logan is
elected it will be by small plurality vote, with q
large popular majority against him in the District
The whole vote in the State is unusually small
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17
100 41DO DOG SKINS WANTED

will pay from two to five dollars a piece for good
DOG SKINS. Kill your dogs and save your meat and
bread and your neighbors Sheep.
have a small quantity of Leather on hand that can
be had by calling soon
L. BROWN.
Charlotte, Nov. II, 1868. ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17

TRACK LAYING.-The laying of the track on
this end of the Piedmont Railroad was commenced
yesterday moruing,-by the energetic contractors,
Messrs Wilkes & Brother. We presume the road
will be finished in few weeks.
The machinery of the Manassas Gap Railroad
has been moved to this place whore it will be put
in running order and do the repairs on the Pied
mont road-the rolling stock OF the former road
having been leased to the Piedmont. The shops
for this machinery are already erected.-Gree"s-
GOro Patriot.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17
IMPORTANT INEoRMATIoN.-Some person

IMPORTANT INFoRMATIoN.-Some persons
(says the Raleigh JournaD have become need less
ly alarmed in reference to the safety of certain
ticles Of production coming into the possession of
the Confederate Government i'll the collection of
the Tax in Kind particularly in reference to the
article of Sweet Potatoes. For the following in
formation on this subject we indebted to Col
d. X. McRae:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17
). S. A. (WAR DEPARTMENT.
Richmond. Va. Oct, %. 1868.

Sir: Your letter of the 4th inst. referred to
Lieut.. COL Larkin Smith, in charge Of the collect
ing of the Tax in Kind, who reports that he has
issued the following order to his subordinate Off
GERS:
SIN localities where Tithed Sweet Potatoes can
not be readily transported to troops transferred
to the Medical Department, with the assent of the
producer, they may be cornmuted at Assessors
valuation be exchanged for grain, peas or beans
IT. when collected there is fear of rotting before
they be transferred for use, they will be sold
at public auction" Very respectfully,
- JAMES \. Seldom,
Secretary Of War.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17
Executive Department. orN. Carolina

ADJuTAST GENERALS OrFIcE, IN. e. ,
Raleigh, Nov. 10, 1853.
General Order, No.
l. The operatives in Wnoleu and Cotton Factories
that furnish Goods for the Confederate and State Gov
eminent, exempt from duty in the Guard for Home
Defence except when their counties invaded by the
enemy.
H. The drill of the Guard for Home Defence will be
dispensed with until the 9th day of December next
allow the farmers time to SOW their grain. .
By order of Gov. Vance, X g. GATLN.
Nov 18th. q Adutant General
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17

q Although the Lincolnites carried the late
elections in Pennsylvania and Ohio, the vote shows
an astonishing increase for the democrats or oppo-
nents of Lincoln. In Pennsylvania the increase of
the democratic vote that of 1860 is 23,902 In
Ohio the increase is 81, 900. If the Lncolnites had
not fraudulently stuffed the ballot boxes the demo-
cratic candidates would have been elected. But it
don't make much difference to Us which party tr-
umphs at the North-we must achieve our indepen-
dence by exerttons.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17
NOTICE.

will exchange Salt for Pork, giving two pounds OF
good dry Salt for one pound OF unsalted Pork
Apply to ROBr. r. DAVIDSON
Charlotte, Nov 10, 1863. 3t-pd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17

Socks FOR THE ARMY.-The ladies of the
country must again reinforce the army There is
great scarcity Of socks in the army of Northern
Virgna.-Geu. Lee has lately, we are advised,
called upon the ladies of Richmond to aid him IN
procuring socks for his army. We hope that the
mothers, sisters and aunts OF the gallant soldiers
will speedily knit socks for their relatives, and
that every lady will feel herself especially called
upon to aid in procuring socks for the army There
is We know, great difficulty IN purchasing yarns,
but where yarn cannot be procured, cotton is bet.
ter chan nothing, Let the ladies Of Richmond
meet together and take this important matter un-
der their charge. Let all ''club dancing parties"
cease and knitting parties meet to ply the needles
for the benefit ofthe soldiers.-Richnaoad Eaqut-
rer.
The ladies elsewhere, besides Richmond, must help
in this good work Let every and girl through
out the South who has friend relative in the army
contribute least pair of socks for the brave men
in the field. Shall friends go barefooted while de-
Tending US from a brutal enemy? Don't permit it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17
NOTICE.

will offer public sale on The 23d instant, at the
public square, six Lots with small Houses thereon Or
they may be treated for privately until that day APP
ply to hobI DAtiDSoa,
Nov IL 1863. It Charlotte, ". G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17

ALLAYED-THe Atlanta Register has private
letter from Gen. Bragg's army, written by distin-
gushee citizen Of Tennessee, which assures IL that
the recent dissatisfaction among general officers
has been nllayed.-There are but few. who growl,
apd the purpose Of all seems to be the promotion
of harmony, aud thus the perfect efficiency Of tho
invincible Army Of Tennessee.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17

l.Eg-We are Informed that six women, the wives
of soldiers, from the Lilesve beat, having tried IN
vain to purchase corn, proceeded to Baucnm's mil,
and not finding anything there for sale, took
possession, each, of sack Of -four put them into
cart and drove off, leaving thirty dollars (s5 EACH
to pay the damage JVudesboro !Argus.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17

NOBLE AcT.-Some days since whilst the flag
Of truce boats we're lying at City Point for an az
change of prisoners, one Of the Copfedorates OBJ
served Yankee lying in lighter near by minus
pantaloons. Forgetting for the iasmnt thar the
Yankee was his deadly enemy, the Confederate
drew off his own pants aud threw them 10 his foe,
leaving himself in better condition than was tho
man whom be had just befrieOded. Such art
could only have been prompted by generous
heart Richmond Disputch..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17

U convention of representatives of the Banks
of South Carolina was held in Columbia on the 10th
inst, for the purpose of considering the currency
question. In order to reduce the Confederate
rency in circulation to S2O0OOO.O0O, recommen-
datiou made that the Government make
issue of coupon bonds to the amount of one thou
sand millions of dollars, interest at yer cent pay
able annually in coin: that law be passed levying
an annual tax of 500 100000 to pay the interest
the bonds and that this tax be paid in coin with
the coupons of the above bonds; that the bonds be
sold the people of the several States by apporon
ment at par, receiving in payment for them treasury
notes of all issues Sc, &c. 1t also recon-
lnenaed that bills of the denomination of 81 ,OOO
eo'ooo and $4,000 be issued to facilitate the trans
mission OF funds and that increased duty be
ie'ieo Oh all imports and exports during the war.
ss~ a fire damp explosion occurred at the Egypt
Coal Mine, in Chatham county, n c. on Tuesday last
killing SIX men and injuring the machinery.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17
NOTICE.

As depredatons have been repeatedly committed
my premises, hereby forewarn all persons against
hunting my land with or without dogs. The law.
will be enforced against those offending.
Nov 10, 1863. lm-pd X. II. LAFFERTY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-17
Rajiroad stock For sale. .

will sell liz Charlotte on Monday the 23d instant,
so Shares of Stock in The ~ @. r. r. CO.
Nov II, 1868. D A HARRlS,.Auchoneer.