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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-25
HBy the Governor OF u. Carolina
A PROCLAMATION.

Whereas, it appears that the necessities of our
people still require the continuance of the prohibition
heretofore extended by proclamation to the expectation
OF certain articles from the State.
Now, therefore, l, ZEBULON B. B.VANCE, Governor of
North Carolina do issue this Proclamation, Continuing
the Proclamation of July 10Th, in force for thirty day
from and after the 18th inst in regard the exporta-
ton OF cotton and woolen Cloth, cotton and woolen
Yarns Leather and Shoes, subject to the EXCEPTIONS
&C, expressed heretofore.
In witness ~hereot, ZEBULoN B. VANCE, Governor
Captain eneral and Commander in Chief hath signed
these presents and cSed the Great Seal of the State
to be affixed. Done the city of Raleigh this 10th
day of August, A D. 1863, and in the eighty y-eighh
year of independence. T.. b. VANCE.
BY the Governor: r. H. BATTLE, Jr., Private Sec'y
Aug Z, 1868 2t
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TO COTTON PLANTERS.

l have been appointed by the Secretary of the
Treasury Chief Agent for the purchase of Cotton for
the Confederate Government within the State of North
Carolina, and will pay for the in per cent Bonds
or Cash.
Sub Agents visiting the different parts of the State
buying in my rame will have wrtteh certificates of
appointment.
By order of the Secretary of the Treasury, all Cot
the 18th gay of March, 1858 will be paid for in per
cent bond or Cash and not per cent Bon6s as stated
IN former advertisement. Up 10 that time, however,
'ng per cent bonds will be furnished as stated.
Fatrlot'c cltlzens offered opportunity to
"oFefnment by selling to it their Cotton gather
than TO private capitalists
LEWIS S. WILLIAMS
Charlotte, March "a 1859 If
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MURDER OF LADY IN MIssIssIPPI.-The
Morton (Miss.) correspondent of the Atlanta Ap
peal, writing the 9Th inst, gives the following
account of a fendisb murder pcrpetrated recently
by the Federals upon the person Of young mar
ried lady the city of Natchcz:
"a Yankee lieutenant and two private soldiers
entered the house of the party deceased, who, in
the absence of her husband the only occupant
Of the place, demanding where her husband was
concealed She refused to tel him, and at the
same time asked whatthey wanted with bin. The
Yankee officer told her that what they wanted
with him was their business and none Of hers, and
said that he would give her three minutes to reveal
the whereabouts of her husband, aad if she did
not do so in that time he would take her life. She
refused peremptoriy, when, the time having ex-
PRED the murderer deliberately took off his scarf
and with the assistance Of his nren hung fer Up by
the neck in her ewn house, and left her 10 the
agonies of violent death. She was afterwards
cut down By her friends, but life had long since
been extinct. The gentleman who relates this
horrible strange, foul, aud unnatural mrrder, is
now in this town. and is an old citizen of Natchez,
haring edited at one timsa xeei:ly Journal in that
city. lie says he saw the dead body after it was
cut down.
The brates who committed this murder are the
people that some men here in the South are en-
couraging by holding public meetings and de-
nouncing our authorities: Shame, shame, shame!
How long must tolerate yankee syfnpathizers
in the South
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-25

RECoNsTRUCTI0N.-Wh is it? Submission
What is the difference between submission and
subiugation? In the case, we fight to the last,
and five suffer subjugation, take the consequen-
ces In the other, the consequences are the same,
with the ienoble difference that we embrace the
yoke of bondage, Kiss the hand that smies us, ac-
knowledge the justice of the against which
VIC have rebelled, and thank prosecutors for
the punishment inflicted because it was aesefced.
Who is prepared for this? Who? Let him
stand forth and declare his sentiments and then
let him be sent to Yankeedom-for such man
has no business In the Confederacy. But who is
to decide the question of reconstruction? Those
who have remained at home? No. They have no
voice in the matter. The army must decide that
question. How is it, boys, ye who have suffered
and bfed and fought and toiied-ye who have wa
ded through rivers Of blood-the blood of your
enemies and your own COMMUNICATIONS is it?
North Carolina veterans, who have, living and
dead, brought impershabe honor to your native
State-are you in favor of reconstruction?
Reconstruction is submission, and submission is
disgrace, dishonor-sIavery for the males-prosti-
tuition and infamy for the females 6fthe South
Who will submit? Any? None but cowards-
Wudesb0r0 Argus.
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EDGEWORTH FEMALE SEMINARY,
HreensbOrO. ~. g.

The fall session of this Institution will commence on
the 4Lh of August next.
TERMS FOR THE SESSION OF 90 WEEFs Board, in
cludng washing lights fuel &c, S22o English Tuition
$780, Music on the Piano, Harp Guitar, $40; Vocal
Music Sl2 so; Oil Paining, $50; Drawing So SO;
Grecian Painting, S5 Ancient and Modern Lam
guages, each Sl2 so.
For further parts ulars apply to
RICHARD STERLING, Principal.
June So 1868 2m-pd
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MoRGAN's MEN We learn, from Adutant
Cunningham, that. number of Morgans men
have recently escaped through the Yankee lines,
from Ohio, swelling the force that succeeded in
making the Through trip" to fully sic hundred.
They are encamped near Morristown, Tennessee,
and will soon be in condition to pick up few
hostages to hold for the security of f'heir beloved
commander
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GbR WtatRrn Demofrat,
CHARLOTTE, n C.
NOTICE..

Our terms are fee dollars per year in advance
bSSn Individual or local shinpasters will not bere-
ceived. When sent to they will be held subject to
the sender's call, and not returned by letter.
BE- QHe Democrat ariH be 0isconnuedto all sabscri
bers at the expiration Of the time hieh ii is paid.
Those wko toant to continue mast tr
>piration Of their time.
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nag- On Tuesday of Court week Hon, William
Lander addressed portion of the citizens Of Ceav-
land. His remarks were very encouraging, RECON-
mending the desponding to fight on, as that was
the only road to honorable and permanent peace.
His audience was graced bya number Of ladies.
We were very much pleased with the honorable
genteman's address, as was every one else we
heard speak of t.-tShelIy Eagle:
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PATRIOTISM OF CoL0RBD MANA day on
two ago a letter was received az the Treasury De-
parfmcnt from a negro man, named Henry Jones'
the properly Of Sir +. Cannon, Of CIarkssille, IA
tEis State, wbie!, is worthy Of the highcst COM
uIeudaton, and Justly entitled to bo Initiated by
those. who have been boarding their treasure dur
Ing the troubles which at atpresent Sf1ict the coun
try Henry pisces at the DISPOSE! of the Secrets
~ Of he Treasury s465 in gold, which he hoped
wlil ae OF some service to the Goyernaent Il
his letter he speaks Of sour glorious cause" ant
declares that the slaves OF tho Soath have decpH
er interest iu the establishment Of Southern indie
pendcnec than the While population. He think
if che Yankees sre successful the negroes are de-
tined to the most cniel treatment st their hands
Richmond Dfspatch.
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Y n EHY..

We have Tanncry in full operation about six miles
from Charlotte, the e. S. c. Railroad line 1t is a
ftst-class Tanncry, and prepared topurchase,
market prices Hides of all descriptions and supply
the trade at current prices.
A. H. GRIFFITH,
July Is, 1853 If g. E. BELL.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-08-25

sa-Tbe goodness Of Providence was manifesse'
in sending timely aud cc2ious rain. upon this se(
ton, last "Wednesday night, in sca.od 70 save thl
growing crops Statesrilc Esrress 20h. .
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COTToN CARDS AND ssaoEs.

Cotton Cards for sale but early call will only
cure pair as we only have ten pair.
We have on hand and make to order calf skin
Shoes and CATERS of very fine English leather.
lots ladies calf-Skin Bootecs.
Lot of thick Brogans, large sizes.
J. T. BUTT Mint Street
June 23, 1868 If Charlotte, n G.
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THE TAX IN KIND.

The Hon. James L. Pugh, of Alabama, has re.
Gently written concise calculation Of the tax law
of the last Congress He says:
"No direct tax on land and slaves can be laid by
Congress without an apportionment. Representa-
ton and direct taxes are inseparable No direct
tax can be laid eonstitutonally without census
no census can be taken during the war. Hence,
those who favor tax property, and not pro-
duction, incomes and profits are for violating the
Constitution.
A tax on property instead of productions would
necessarily Cypress the citizen and soldier because
the tax, in order to be uniform, must be laid on
the land of the soldiers well the citizen who
has been driven from their homes by tho enemy
and making nothing; then property must sell un-
der the hammer to pay taxes.
The provision tax or tax in kind can oppress no
one, as no person pays anything if he makes moth
ing; whereas, the tax on property must be the
same on every one, and paid in money, whether
the land makes provisions or grass and weeds.
The provision tax will stop the increase of the war
debt and the further issues of Confederate money,
sustain credit abroad and confidence at home, and
above all, feed the army -abuDdantly. tax on
property will accomplish neither Of these results
Hence aSn in favor of the tax in kind, and the
money tax income and profits, instead Of a
money tax on property.
Whether you lay a tax on property or tax in
kind it must be the same on every body because
if the property or crops of any one, whether citizen
or soldier, is excepted, uniformity is destroyed and
the tax is Unconstitutional.
The provision tax of one tenth is all the planter
pays, while incomes from speculation, &c, are
taxed as high as fifteen pr cent.
Potatoes, peas and ground peas, left in the field
for stock are counted, because the tax law re-
ouires an account only cfsuch portions Of u crop
usually gathered as "have been sold or consumed
prior to making the estimate" This was utended
to guard against frSId and evasion of the tax law
but cannot embrace potatoes, peas &C. usually left
in the field, as these have pot been sold or con-
sumed prior to estimate, which will be made as
soon the crop is gathered The Government
will need grain, &e., at once, to supply the army
and stop the increase Of Confederate money
FIGnT AT SPARTA AND RoUr OF THE ESEMY
We have reliable information that on Sunday
last 9Th inst three regiments of the left wing OF
Rosencranz's army advanced or aud attacked
Sparta They were gaiiantly rePulsed by General
Forrest, who had but one regiment Of Tennessee
ans. The enemy made three distinct charges, in
each Of which they were repulsed, and were finally
routed, leaving their dead upon the field. Our
information Is that the enemy Impressed from eiti-
zeos buggies, carriages and wagons TO carry their
wounded towards Nashville. Our loss is reported
to be only six. One of the enemy's regiments en-
gagged is said to have been the 4th xegulars.-
KoorUiHe Register.
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NOTICE TO DEBTORS.

All persons indebted to the Estate of Patrick 7
Lowrie deceased, requested to call and make i'm
mediate payment to SAML P. SMITH,
Dee 30, 1869 Attorney for ESecntriv
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DR.. !. NJ, MILLER

Charlotte, N. c.,
Has resumed the Practice of Medicine and can he
found his Office in the Brawley building onposa 70
kerr's hotel, at his residence.
Feb IS, 1852.
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FIELD OFFICERS OF N. C. TROOPS

LIEUT.. Co.'s.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-02
snws Nd orurn mArrEl.s.


Pierre Soue is still at Havana. by the
terms Of his release he is not to go to Now
Orleans until the war is over unless allowed
by the Government
\ disr atch from General Burnsde's head
quarters, dated on Wednesday evening"
states that considerable portion OF the
Rebel army has moved from its late position
nj Fredericksburg and gone up the Kappa
hammock. lis destination is not known. A
reconnaissance in force went out from our
army on Tuesday, and its operations will
probably be heard of in few days
The rumor prevailing on Tuesday night
that the Rebels, in variousy stated force,
had crossed the Potomac with view OF a
second invasion or raid into Maryland, is
proved to have had no substantial founda-
iiou. The letter of a correspondent at Har-
pers Ferry, who investigated the rumor AT
different points along the route, proves that
no considerable body Of Rebels has been
seen for some time along the Upper Poio'
mae. Our forces hold all the country be
tween Edwards Ferry and Winchester un
der active surveillance, and find il more eleai
now of armed Rebels than it has been for
long time.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-02
y IN the North AmetieAu,l
70 THE PRESIDENT.
pIIiLADRLpHIA, /

PHlLApRLpHtA, Dec ~, 1862.
II Ills EIceiitacy AbTahdm Lmeoh, PresnrW ef
The Uhdcd States:
DEAR SIR:
have had it 10 contemplation for the
last fortnight to make visit TO Washington, aud
to do myself the honor Of waiting upon you.
circumstances, however, have deferred that
qualification, and therefore take the linerty of
writing inst MI Of speaking To you, upon u sub.
ject OF great importance, and one in which every
patriot aud phianjhropist must feel deep and
an abiding interest refer to tue emancipation,
or manumission, appointed to take place upon
the first of January next
But few hours will now intervene between
this day and the time Of an event which shall
imortalze you, and throw lustIe over the his
tory of mankind which nothing else could equal.
| write thus to you because II is but fair, while
you aIe 0ssailel N different quarters in tue en-
deavor to induce you to delay or modify your
purpose (which have no doubt will prove in-
flexible l say it is but fair and just that those
by whom your measures are approved should.
however humble, manifest their approval, and
contribute to the support aud confirmation Vt
those principles which you have magniminous
ly adopted
If there be anything in the exalted station you
occupy, considering its cares and auxieties, that
is q legitimate subject OF envy it is the immense
power you possess Tor doing good anu III the
exercise of that power allow me to say, no grcater
good could possible he eilectuated than that of
restoring the bondman to liberty.
For this, no other occasion could so fairly pre-
sent itself as the present
1t pattakes of the character of a special Prov
dence, Of Almighty justice through your agency
1t is brought about by the vices and cruelty
of those very men who, while they held their
fellow creatures in slavery nudaciously rebellcd
againt the very government by whom under the
Constitution, these Outtages were tolerated.
They have brought the reform upon them
selves they have dispensed with the protection
which they enjoyed, and they haye thereby in-
voluntarily broken the chains of lhosO whom they
enslaved.
Does not all this partake of the nature Of
Divine justice, while you are its temporal agent
viii il not, as thus characterized pass into the
records of the future history OF our country and
the world?
Very respectfully and gratefully yours,
DAVID PAUL BRoWN.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-02

The Board cannot doubt that the impression
made by these facts upon the Council, will secure
their corporation III measures to authorize the
raising of new loan o. twelve thousand dollars
for the purpose of erecting one or more addi-
tional buildings for public education. The COun-
Gil will not omit TO notice that while the province
of the Board of Education is not to devise
financial means, but to appropriate such rs are
entrusted to them, in the exercise of wise
discretiOu they have yet without imposing adl-
tional burdens On the city, erected two spacious
and convenient houses, accommodating nearly
700 pupils Of the eight buildings at present
occupied, two belong to the city. OAe came down
from the old organization, two have been erected
by the Board, and only three have been built by
special loans, granted by the Legislature. We
estimate our present want to he accommodation
for at least 800 more pupils The Board trust
that the present appeal will receive the favorable
consideration of your honorable body From
motives of economy the amount OF the proposed
loan has been put at as low figure ns possible,
with justice TO the great and important trust
conhded to our care
For the committee.
ALFRED LEE, Chairman.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-02

eluts Of primary grade who could not be received.
10 relieve this pl plessure the Board purchased
u lot on Walnut street above Third, aud erected
Il neat aud comfortable School House, with seats
for 24S scholars This was done without apply
ing 10 the city for funds. by economiainG the
inei me o. the Board and raising the balance ~
mortgage. The Board also rented small
woaleu building in the st Ward for Primary
School. After these schools were opened the
number of our pupils WAS 1890. but the unsuc.
crssiul applicants seemed ~ numerous as ever.
The Board then applied for loan, aud one was
authorized TO the amount of HlI 900 Win
the funds were erected the twin School houses,
No and T. each seated for 3S4 scholars, The
latter If these situated in 9th street. corner Of
lhe, was filled ~ soon as opened, aud has alwar
had large number OF applicants waiting ~, aY
vacancies No ., filled up more graduas, nu'
i. nov un more than adequate 10 the ws.ss' ~, ~ 's
neghbOrhOol After the complete, VI '"ere
houses the number Of pupils in n enuanee WAS
1856. .,.. -.
In 1865. the want of rom oe'ns gteA,y lel'
in he lst Ward, aud the sse oi the small WOO
den house therein hayi< heen Wi'hhrhWn ny the
/ moprietors, the Boa,. erected 'he noe Ptmary
/ Sehool Honse ON tirraon street, designated as
] No. 6. The e,,enae ot purchasing ~ new lot
| ~ avoided L piaciug it TN the rear OF the lot
NJ, sbicb 70. stands, said lot extending
lb,oneJ from street TO street. This house is
srra "a for 30s scholars, and is u Faodel for
nc ness aud convenience. Ii Was instantly filled
,iiis entire capacity. Number of pupils in At
tendance in 1859, 1870: in lsGO. 1915.
Ia 1860, the application Of the Board ior II
loan as above mentioned, was defeated. They
ielI. however, the need OF increased aocommo-
lalion so strongly that they added the two rooms
to the Walnut street House, as previously stated.
By the last report there are 2lT2 scholars in
attendance. There are avery few vacancies in the
higher departments, hut quite Il number are still
vainly asking for admission to tha Primary
rooms. The rate of progress, since the insitu-
ton ut the present Guard IL M follows;
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-02
LOCAH. AFFAIRS.

MoRooco DRRssRR's Usios BALL-Ihe oall
of the Moroceo Dresser'a Union Of this city,
took place on Wednesday evening last. at Odd
Fellows Hall II passed off in highly credit
ahle manner to all coneerped In u Nothing oc-
Gu, red to mar the pleasdres of The participants.
The attendance was large
pleD-wm. a. Coleman, of this city, died
from dyssnte,5R a few days since, while in the
ser vice of Ae United States Al wagon master.
srAp4LINdl BUT TRuE.-TLe volunteers are
brn, the dangers Of Fever, seuryy, Wounds
n 4 Cholera. Many gallant fellow will leave
nls homes to bleach, who, by the aid OF HoL-
LnwAYs PILLS AND OlsTMRNT, would have re
tulned to his family strong and healthy. Sol
diers, try them Only 20 cents per bnS or pot
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-02

Al ale,a !, tdsi Sisf tsl ia ID
vaa fousedneaiy t6oeea a the ai.e 1ttt 4 "A
ri,ur. by oraet VI 0eusiN Frsnsl rhere
assumed oounnanl of the Brgale, x oelutI "a
sr MI onr whdlu Brigade hayiug tlhdrhwi
from the assault. J dispatched pattolsto aeout
tlie city for the purpose OF colleeNug tha
scattered men. nnd Ell evening appuached,
had my command in eadinfss lor M. emer.
geney, With the eScel ion Of being dfeient
Ia ammunition. Durit the night the mmu-
milton tFaiu came up nd supplied ls
The brigade iAs kspt by bo ttatks \ iarms
Throughout the lay Of the liib, parties hespg
been sent to b. ng 10 The wounded. Oa the
morning q lbe lbih, the loa Regiment New
York Yo unteer WAS dflein 10 tapsh thN
wounded from NJ Aotpiiela Eer' 81 Tho aS
AT p. M an OF ry WN Aeotiroq 10 'oyr
across ths sils3 ifacs M Eeelied isoaf
former dinir ttep M ~ upolfhe
ground u ~ faldnl hh mcFe tii
daylight, piien stn b b,lF " oiDlti
Qeneral Trench y pisi M ,ert ttff
right, where 4 q nos rlietteda
la eoucpdpl NY fepm ~ eu flt la
from menlionlnl THE fpont anMt lnl N
the meu uf my cohman'i h, aA
cessant aud NO des'rutth NJ AZ N
tended lne OF blgtsret, dire NJ st
terrible muspetry hfef ~ li M
command In &c 7 'raef stN lapt y
testify To the Arrsi good fAil 0uf on n 4
officers Of my Ammand, hi fofS inni be1, [,
with greut gall Aifi toi JOY ~ Macgrt n
4tl New Yorh yolnn'eefs " sas hsYia Y
wounded early . uo asaa'lu sh aut. ct M
Charles AllbrigL l'2l Pennsyhapi volpn,l n
Lieut. Colonel In ianIesohf " MN IN
volunteers; Ma r fhomas A. 81 ttyib, n, ~
aware volunteer ti Major ChateA Kruger, IN
New York yol,Apteeisi aud fARiain Salmon
Winchester. VII commanded be 10th Regiment
New York yolun sers aad iel moltinlly won,J
cd at the head VI hie men-iebaved viii, M
tingnshcd bravery.
desire, moreover, tn call yoLi nila.bo,
tho gentlemen OF my staff. lieu Wllhm !
Seville, A. A. A. q. Lieut.. rht,dofs n q,
eer9. who was badly wounded; Ls.,l a5E,cI
g. lnhoil. A. D. e., aud Lieut.. llNsesV pos.
sell, A, u. C., who reported tor dniy IL, l,sv,
Of absence. and was subsequently ., ,ced nno,,
the staff Of the Brigaier 0eneral clnnan,[n,
the Division. All these gentlemen a. i.srr,i,'s,
Of great credit. having carried -dY .ders ,,i,h
prolnpncss, and assisted me Nih w .tsrar
zeal
The several Regiments Of ny Bnga slvad
up to their work nUbly. The < RegIn n pyl.
aware volunteers deserves part sular me. tio sor
the manner in which, as skirilishrrs, nIiued
the engagement and remained ,n the hjd intil
every cartridge was expended.
The casualties in my comnaad ale as i0ll,ws:
l32d Pennsylvania volunteer Lilid 40
wounded aud 20 missing, ilh iew York sluu,
leers. killed, G3 wounded nm ~ mistIg. -
lUil New York volunteers, . kltd, "a " nJed
aud missing. let Delaware yoluuleeH, 10
killed. "A wounded anl . mlsnug Formore
complete details, would respectfully retctlo the
list Of casualties.
ain, Sir, very resi- eGildlly,
Your ohelt ,erv't.
JouN W. llAusuAL,,
It, Col. Commandind 81 iirielde
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1863-01-02
David Paul Brown on RmancbAtiOn-

We feel sure our readers will pc ~ "''n '''tV
qualification the patriotic sent .eS 'o""' III '''
following letter of David 2 Il Brown Hsqr "'
philadephia, on the ''pa'cd Emancipation
pnaoiama,,on of p dent Lin N. The gene
rai ,n,ares, ,n,ep 8 and lle Jews therein CON
,o;nsd h,cor. .aore fully appreciated in view
arA.s Gc, at Mr. B' VA opposed the election
- Al, ,aeolu, aui aborel most z,alously for
h. r.l-Eyereti eket.