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INTERESTING FROM THE WEST.

foRT HUDSON, February 6-Deserters are constantly
arriving In from tie enemy at Baton Rouge For the
ast two weeks two per day have arrived. All concur
IN confirming the reported dsaffecton in Banks army
ihey state that numerous officers resigned in conse-
quehce of the arrival of negro regiments and that the
reached revolt, One regiment is confined in the
Pententiary for laying down their Reliable
information states the forces at Baton Rouge 000
Ihere are at present indications of advance
Banks is stated have said "My army has gone to
bell, and it is useless to deny it." report coming
from Baton Rouge represents the sinking of the Yankee
sleop-of-war Brooklyn by the Confederate States
Steamers Alabama, Florida and Harriet Lane-the
Brooklyn having been sent in pursuit of the latter.
MOBILE, February IA special despatch dated
McMinnvile, 6h states that the Nashville Union, of
the 20h,' says the Kentucky Legislature passed an
amendment to the military bill, instructng the Ken
lucky troops not to enforce the Presidents procama
ton. The vote sixty two to fifteen.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-10

The PRICE OF CoRN.-Corn and corn meal
are now selling in this market at from three to,
four dollars per bushel and in some parts Of the
State west of this, it is commanding still higher
price. 1t is natural that those who have made
corn or who have it on hand, should retain
enough for their own families. If they did not
do this, they would be unjust to those who are
nearest and dearest to them; but the individual
who boards corn meat at time like this, and
holds them back for higher prices than they are
bringing, is not only destitute Of the ordinary
feelings OF humanity, but IS as much a foe to his
section as the myrmidons of Lincoln themselves.
Weare satisfied that there is enough corn in North
Carolina to bread her people.-Raleigh Standard.
Certainly, there is Corn enough in the State.
The only difficulty is, the meanness and sefshness
of those who hold it prevents them from putting it
the market Some refuse to sell because they
are waiting for higher priceS-S2 so and 50 per
bushe is not enough to satisfy their mean graspng
dispostions-they would let those who are CON-
PEELED to buy starve before they would sell at
present prices Others unwilling to sell be-
cause they have been alarmed by the God-forsaken
Spectator 1.-THE worst enemy the South has) offering
advanced prices for everything to eat thus inducing
farmers to believe, that famine is about to come
upon the land, and fearing that they may not have
enough for their use, they have not brought to
market the surplus which they have always sold
before this time of the year. We hope all who
have more grain than is required for their use
till the nOxt crop ripens, will sell it and relieve the
wants of the country. Don't hold it until you see
how the next crop turns out, but work hard and
trust to Providence for the CROP and all will he
we'll Now is the time TO show liberal spirit and
help each other.
From what we hear we should suppose that the
Government had corn enough. We have heard it
estimated that at this point, aud between here and
Goldsboro alone. the Government has FIVE hundred
thousand bushels. If this is the case, hope the
Government agents will quit buying in localities
where grain is scarce. We have doubt that the
Government has and meat enough to last the
armies year from this date.
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500 Bounty for Volunteering.

By recent orders from Headquarters, all persons
liable TO the last Conscrpt Act have tho privilege OF
volunteering in any Company they may sec proper to
select without passing through The eonscrpt camp.
The undersigned being appointed Recruiting Onieers
for the sad Regiment N. @. T., Col. w. A. Owens COM
mauding, and the 43d Regiment ~ v. T., Col fhos
thirty DAYS 10 enlist all persons who may wish TO avail
themselves of the temporary advantage granted them
= State and Confederate bountes paid 80 heretofors
TO volunteers.
Men Of MeckIenburg, now 10 your chance for good
companies and regiments, commanded by eIcsllent
officers 1T. ". z. ALEXANDER,
1T. VIM 2. STfTT,
Recruiting officers for SD and 4sd Regis.
Feb 3. 1863 II
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State Of North CarOIina-UniOn Co.

Court of Pleas Quarter SessiOhs-JanudTy Term, 1868
Darling Broom, admir- of Allen Broom, vs.. Noah
Broom and others.
Petition for account and settlement
II appearing to the satisfaction Of the Court that
the Defendants, Noah Broom, Jacob L. Broom, Noah
Preslar John Vickery and wife Teresa, Hiram Rey
nolds and wife Teltha, and Henry Helms Broom
side beyond the limits of this State. 1t is therefore
ordered by the Court that publication be made for six
successive weeks in the Western Democrat paper
published in the town of Charlotte, notifying said
Defendants to be and appear at The next Of this
Court be held for the county of Union At the Court
House in Monroe the LIST Monday in April next
then and there to plead, answer demur to this
petition judgment pro confesso will be taken aud
the same heard parte to them
Witness j. E. Irby, Clerk of said Court at Office
in Monroe, the lst Monday in January, A. d. 1853.
Feb 10, 1863 Ct J. E. IRBY, Clerk.
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state of North CaroIina-Union Co.

state of North CarOlipa-CniOn Co.
Court of Plecs Quarter Sessions-antsary Term, 1863
Stephen II. Parker and Peter Parker E1rs vs. Mathew
Parker and others.
Petition for settlement OF the estate of Peter Parker
ST., deceased.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the
Defendants, Lemuel Parker and Wiley Parker reside
beyond the limits of this State, II is therefore
ordered by the Court that publication be made for sir
successive weeks in the Western Democrat, q paper
published in the town of Charlotte notifying said
Defendants be and appear at the next of this
Court to be held for the county of Union at the
Court-Hous in Monroe the first Monday in April
next, then and there to plead answer demu to this
petition, judgment pro confesso will be taken, and
the same heard ex parte as to them.
Witness J. E. Irby, Clerk Of said Court at Office
in Monroe, The LIST Monday in January, A. d. 1853.
Feb 10, 1863 Ct J. +. IRBY, Clerk.
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TRA1ToRs.-Those who think there e.e more
traitors and tories in North Carolina than in any
other State of the Confederacy, very much
mistaken. There some in this State. and more
we fear than some of our people seem to sup
pose; but there no more than III other States.
For instance. it stated that large shipments
oe Cotton being made from Memphis, Tenn. to
the North If the people around Memphis and
other points in the West true to the South,
the enemy would get cotton-true men would
not only refuse to sell it to Yankee traders but they
would burn it before it should fall into the hands of
enemies. Unfortunately, every State of the
Confederacy is cursed with tories and traitors, and
the they visited with swift punishment
the better it will be for the of the South.
Whenever the Confederate authorities lay their
hands rascally traitor, we hope they will hold
him. the mutterings of GROWERS about habeas
corpus, constitutional law, &c, to the contrary
notwithstanding.
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state OF North Ca.oIina-Union Go.

Court Of Pea' Quarter Se:sions-January Term, 1868
Jesse Hasty admir-, with the will annexed of Peoples
Hasty, deceased va. Charity Hasty and others.
Petition for account and settlement.
appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the
Defendants William W. Clifton and wife Polly Wilbur
Hasty and Nathaniel Helms reside beyond the limits
Of this State. 1t is therefore ordered BY the Court
that publication be made for six successive weeks In
the Western Democrat paper published in the town
of Charlotte notifying said Defendants that hey DC
and appear at the Of this Court to be held
for the county of Union at the Courthouse IN MON
roe on the FIRST Monday in April next, then and there
to plead answer or demur to the petition, or Judgment
nro confesso will be taken and the same heard ex-
parte to them.
witness j. E. Irby Clerk of said Court, at Office
in Monroe, the LIST Monday in January, A D. 1863.
Feb 10, 1869 81 j. z. IBBY, Clerk,
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RECRUITS WANTED.

The undersigned are at home (under the last order
from Gen. Smith, for the purpose of recruiting. We
authorized to offer 90 bounty and all the benefit.
procured by sw for volunteers, besides placing them
in good regiment armed with the Enfield Rifle, and
under the most experienced field officers. Those who
do not wish to join we would inform that are
authorized to recruit for any company in the DEPART
meet of North Carolina.
The conscript law is now suspended for short time
to allow those liable to CONSUMPTION select their
company. w: L. HAND,
Capt Co. A, 18th n. 9. Regt,
J. B. LOUVRE,
LIST 1t. Co. H, 18th n. &. Regt.
W. F. R0ZZLE,
Feb 10, 1863 I'd 1t Co. z, llth n. c. Regt.
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SENTIMENT AT THE NoRTH.---When we read
the accounts from the North of the dissatisfaction
there with the war, and the denunciations OF LIN
coins conduct and his administration, it seems I'M
possible that the war should continue many months
longer. But When we remember how unsafe 1t is 10
Judge of their intentions by what they say we have
little hope of speedy peace. They are no" 1airiy
arrayed into two parties in favor and the otner
posed the abolition administration, but it is douo
full which will do us the most good. The course OF
the abotionsts and their unconstitutional meas
ures have so far benefited the southern rather
than injured it. In consequence of this course we
hear of the resignation of federal officers the reoe
lion of companies and reg ments of the enemy anu
the refusal of to enlist i'll the Lincoln army
and it is stated that the traitor Stanly mas
resigned his post at Newbern and gone back to the
North. All this may hasten terms of peace out 1t
remains to be whether those at the North VINO
now denouncing Lincoln will, when they get the
power, be disposed to acknowledge the indePen-
dence of the Confederate States. is true. the in
dicatons that they will do SO. but we THINK
it would be improper for the South to trust to that
and slacken efforts and preparation for vigorous
prosecution of the war. -
While the Government is organizing and discip-
lining armies, those who cultivate the soil should
turn their attention to raising grain and meat ex-
clusively. Whether the stops or continues for
another year. there will be an urgent demand and
high prices for breadstus especially will this be the
case if the war progresses, and it becomes every
true southern man to do all be can to supply the de-
mand and prevent suffering for food
The signs are indeed in our favor and it is now
certain that the yankees themselves despair of ever
being able to subjugate One of the most en-
couraging paragraphs that we have seen is the fol-
lowing from the Fayetteville Observer:
gsEA letter from an intelligent North CAROLYN
ian in the army, dated Petersburg Jan'y 29th,
informs US that he had just conversed with ex-
changed prisoners from Philadelphia, Baltimore
and Frederick city, who say that Lincoln cannot
carry on the war longer than April or May, for
that the to 100000 soldiers whose terms will
expire are determined to go home; that over 49,
600 officers and have dc serted; that nearly
all who were at the hospitals say they will never
fight again. Our correspondent says he has no
doubt of this, for he himself was in a hospta! at
Philadelphia during Oct, Nov. and Dec, with
over 5000 yankees, and is satisfied that that was
the feeling Of three fourths of them. He says the
South has more friends at the North than is gen.
orally supposed who, at all hazards, supplied our
sick and wounded prisoners with clothing and
other necessaries. While he was at Fort Della
ware from % to so deserted every day; from
camp of 100 near Philadelphia, 700 runaway in
one night.
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Having been detailed, by Gen. Smith, ReerntinR
Officer for the Esd Regiment ~ o. Troops, will DO
found in Charlotte for thirty days ready receive vol
uneers. All who avail themselves Of this opportunity
will be paid both the State and Confederate Bounty
Those who do not will be conscripted.
Come, men Of Mecklenburg, and join one OF the best
Cavalry Companies in the army, and Commanded by
one of the best officers, Capt. J. r. Erwin.
All dessrters and straggers warned TO Join their
commands by the 10th Instant, and they will ba
forgiven except the forfeiture Of pay for The time absent
without leave Those who do not report will De
court mArtialed. q. L. GIBSON I'd Lieut.,
Recruiting slicer for ed Regt.
February 10, 1859
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RECRUITS WANTED.

want thirty men for Company G, oath Regiment
n. c. Troops All those between the ages of 35 and
now have chance of volunteering and selecting the
Company Regiment of their choice. Every volun~
teer will receive 800 Bounty, with all advantages
volunteers. Enrol yourselves Immediately and avoid
the CONSUMPTION.
am authorized to receive you in any Company you
may prefer. | be found for few days in Char
lotte and near the Tuckaseege Ford. In my absence
call on A Harris. BY order of Lieut-Gen. Jackson.
G. ". NORMENT,
Capt. Co. e, oath Regt n. c. T.
Feb 10, 1853 3t-pd
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CRoPs, &c.-A friend has handed US letter
(too long for publication giving an account of the
writer's trip through the. Counties of Harnett,
Moore, Chatham, Randolph and Guiford. The
result of his observations is that the people have
not only enough to live on, without any danger of
starvation, but that, Notwithstanding the great
numbers sent to the war, there are still enough
laborers left to produce abundant crops this year.
The young wheat he says looks very well, though
possibly not full crop sowed. He says that the
men who have means are as heretofore helping the
families of those who have gone to the war, which
should be done every where. He was delighted
with the beautiful woolen goods, jeans blankets,
&c, that he saw, made by the women and chill
dren, who are thus furnished with plenty of work
and good pay.-FayctfevWe Observer.
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FROM THE NORTH.

RICHMOND, Feb. 6-Eorthern dates to the 4th have
been received.
Erastus Corning nominated by the Democrats
of New York for L. S. Senator The first ballot re-
suited follows Morgan (Rep.) Ga, Corning 81, Dix
l, Wood |. Second ballot: Morgan IS, Corning SO.
The Legislature then assembled in joint convention,
when Morgan was elected, receiving &c and Corn
ing 70.
The Herald has lugubrious editorial predicting a
consolidated despotsm of number of petty military
Republics il the North. 1t says that it will longer
our foreign relations are quite satisfactory 1t thinks
that Napoleon means to kick up nluss, and that in
doing he will be aided by Spain. This, it says is
proved by the resignation Of the Spanish Ministry.
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LATEST NEWS.
FROM VIRGINIA

FREDERICKSBURG, Feb. 6.-Snow fell yesterday to
the depth of three inches. This succeeded in the
evening by rain, which continued during the night
ne river is rising and the roads doubtless in a
terrible condition the Stafford side. The enemy
were quite active yesterday Large trains of wagons
supposed to contain pontoons, being in motion and
gong down the river
1t is more than probable that but for the rain,
something would have turned up here to-day. As it
IS, the Yankee army is most probably stuck in the
aud All is quiet this morning. Some half dozen
guns In new battery out yesterday jest op-
Poste the town. and sky rockets up by the
1ankees from several points last night.
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In this town, on Sunday evening last, by Rev. d. J.
simmons Mr. j r Traitor to Miss Snsan l. Trexlar.
In Ashevie, ON the 5th nit, Lieut. Col. O. w Clay
ton to Miss Martha Harriet johnston daughter Of the
late Rev. Cyrus Johnston Of Charlotte.
At High Point the 2sth ult., Mr. Joseph illians
formerly Of Lenoir county, to Miss Elizabeth kmery
formerly ofNewbern.
In Lancaster District, the 2sth alt, Rev. T. r ~
Stevenson, of the Nor:h Carolina Conference TO Miss
L. Ivy, of Lancaster District. u ~
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i=F LIncoln's Secretary of War has authorized
"o'. Andrews of Massachusetts to raise negro
regiments tor three years service 1t is stated that
"he negroes around Newbern. n. c., have been
organized INTO companies and regiments. and armed.
course If any Of these negro soldiers are caught
'"'y Will be executed forthwith, and like punish
i'eht should be melted out to white men who lead
'"en or approve of the scheme Of arrayinr the
negroes against the South
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FOR SALE.

offer for sale my House and Lot now occupied By
me, situated in Charlotte DR.. p. Caldwels
house The House contains eight good rooms, and
the building is il fne'repar. There between four
and five of Land attached the residence and
fine Spring and Well of water on the premises. If
not sold privately, it will be offered public auction
on Monday, the 18th inst. Possession given imme-
diately. EDWD. TERRIS.
oh
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On the goth inst will sell At public auction, At the
late residence of J. J. Berrybl deceased, quantity
Of Personal Property belonging TO the estate OF said
deceased consisting OF Household aud Kitchen Furni
ture, Carpenters Tools Lumber Buggy aud Harness.
&c. A credit will be given
All persons indebted TO the estate OF said Berryhil.
are required to make payment, aud those having
claims against the required TO present them
within the time prescribed by law or this notice will
he pleaded in bar OF their recovery.
HARRIET BERRYHiLL, AdmK.
Feb 3, 1863 3t-pd
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Having taken out Letters Of Naturalization with the
Will annexed on the estate Of A. j. Dtmn, deceased
oil persons having claims against said estate are
hereby notified to present them within the time pre-
scribed by Jaw, this notice will be pleaded Ia bar
of their recovery. Aud those indebted to said estate
requested to make immediate settlement.
W. ". GREER, Admir-
Feb ,, 1868 with the viii annexed.
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HORSES STOLEN.

Was stolen from my lot the night Of the 7sth Of
jan, two Mares-oue is L ay-hank, black and
TAIL black legs with white about the hoof Other
legs The other is roam hp-shodi her description 10
not distinctly remembered.
liberal reward will be paid for their return TO me
or information leading TO my recovery or them.
JOHN TRELoAR
February }, 1863 2tpd Charlotte n G.
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In CASTOR county, on the lst insi Mrs Margaret NJ.
Stowe, wife Of Capt 5. ". Stowe.
In Ireael county on the goth ultimo, MrS Margaret
Lippard, aged IS years.
In Monroe Union county, the LIST day Of February,
1863 Mrs. Rhody Irby, aged ninety -four years Aer
long life Of toll and care, aged mother suddenly
fell asleep in death without any apparent pain
suffering. J. Il. l.
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cY> John r. Edwards of Halifax county, Va, has
donated Gftcen thousand pounds of Bacon for the
benefit Of the soldiers families in that county. Mr.
Edwards is that has not lost his soul yet.
In some localities it is hard matter to get people
to sell bacon and for the soldiers families any
body else.
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NOTICE.
CHARLOTTE

CHARLOTTE, Jaa ~, 1859.
All Absentees from the Army and eonserptE OF the
first call required to report in this place between
the present time and the 18th ofFebruary. Conscripts
between IS and 20 are requested TO volunteer TO 60
into the Army without passing through the Camp Of
instruction. and receive all the benefits Of volunteers
By order Of Lieut-Gsneral Jackson.
J. G.-WTTHERSP0oN,
Capt. Co. X, both n. O, Troops.
In INV absence apply to Col LIS Williams.
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RECRUITS WANTED.

: have been appointed recruiting officer for Ora
hams n. &. Battery Formerly Brem'sj and will DO
found in Lincolnton to enlist all who nay wish
to avail themselves of the temporary suspension OF
the conscript act will also receive recruits for any
company in Gen Daniels crack Brga'e. Confederate
and State bounties will be paid. ANY ono ia Meek
lenburg wishing 10 enlist Will call and see Capt I. II.
Brem. T. L SElGLE,
Grabam's y. q. Battery.
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Ssow.-W Within the past two weeks we have had
two heavy in this section, and we suppose
they general throughout the country. The
snow last week was followed by heavy seet, form
ing frozen crust several inches deep.
Wood hauors are asking 81 and So per load, less
than cord. The Lord have mercy on the poor.
II is said that produce fine wheat crops
and we hope such may be the case this year, for it
rill all be needed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-10

SMALL TREASURY NoTEs.-Treasurer Worth
has made an arrangement with the Banks of the
State, to supply them with unsigned Treasury
Notes of less than 81, the banks to have them sign
ed by persons selected for the purpose. By this
means the Treasurer will be relieved of the large
number of clerks in his Office, and from giving his
own personal attention to the matter; and the peo-
Pile can get their shinplasters from the nearest
bank
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VOLUNTEERS.

Having been detailed to enlist Recruits for Company
X (Capt r Alexander) seth N @ Regiment, at
tached to Ransoms Brigade and stationed at Kenans-
vile, N G, opportunity lie offered TO those who
liable to conscrpon to volunteer In said company
/ will remain at homo for few days, and any one
wishing to join said company address at David
College. J. w. SHEPHERD,
Feb ,, 1853. Lieut. co. X, seth q Regt
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DISSOLUTION.

The copartnership heretofore existing under the
name and style of STEVENS SCHUTT 4 MCLEAN, la
the general Cabinet business is this day dissolved by
the Withdrawal of l. A. Mclean The business will be
continued Mt the same stand by the undersigned, who
respectfully solicit portion of public patronage.
J. II. STEVENS 4 co.
February ), 1868