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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
The History of North Carol;n.

Published in 1851 by the undersigned in its preface
conceded that it contained omissions unavoida5le and
many lmperectioGs / second edition was then nror,
isea, wnlch would remedy these defects. This now
called for. HI will be grateful to any one Who VII,
point out any in the dates names or facts in the
various counties of the State and any biorranhiraI
sketch OF those who have done service in the field
State ~ e'
Letters may be sent to me- of Hon. D. L. Swain
r., JOHN Ii. WHEELER
chapel Hill, y. c., June 4th 1863
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
State of North CarOlina-Gastem Co.

Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sssions-August Trm 1868.
IC Hunter, admir- of John Riley, Jesse Riley, VIM.
Riley, John Riley, and Robert Riley.
Petition for settlement of the estate of John Riley
1t appearing to the satisfaction Of the Court tha:
the said Jesse Riley, VIM. Riley John Riley, and Robt.
Riley defendants in this case, 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 they be and
appear the next Of this Court to be held for the
county of CASTOR at the Courthouse in Dallas, On the
7th Monday after the 4th Monday in September next,
then and there to plead answer, demur to this pc
ttion judgment pro confesso will be taken against
them.
office in Dallas the I'd Monday in August A D. 1863
"a W. D. GLENN, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
A FIGHT IN A CHURCH.

The capture of the Captain and a portion OF the
crew of the u. s. gunboat Rather, who had gono
ashore at Rodney, Miss, to attend church, has
been noticed. The Mississippian gives some fur
ther particulars of the scene:
Lieut.. Allen, of Logan's command, having been
informed that the crew Of the gunboat at Rodney
were in the habit of attending church, determined
to try an experiment; dressing himself in citizens
garb holeisurey sauntered into town hast Sunday,
and had the pleasure Of finding some twenty-five
of the Yankee officers aud men dressed in their
best toggery, snugy seated in the quiet and unsus
peoting congregation. With this information he
left town and soon returned in command. off
squad Of men; he entered the church, end apologize
ed to the preacher FOR having to disturb him for
few moments, stating that be had called TO demand
the surrender of the United States soldiers iu he
congregation. Instantly the engineer Of tile sii-
boat jumped behind the door and hred al LEm
Allen, the ball passing through his cap. Alien
returned the fire and sent the engineer 10 his long
home. A general scattering aud Gring ensued
resulting in killing two Yankees and wOunding
another, and in the capture of Capt Ventress, of
the gunboat, one Lieutenant, and fifteen men. |
saw them late that night on their way to Logan's
camp. This is certainly one. OF the incest little
episodes of the war, and was managed with great
GOODNESS and courage, men not receiving 50
much scatch.
Capt. Ventress, who, / am sorry to say, is n
Virguian, says his father and brother are in the
Confederate army; they are from Richmond, un-
derstand. When asked by citizen what COM
mand they belonged to, Capt. Ventress touched
his cap aud replied, "To LogGu's command" The
Yanks bore their capture with good deal Of non
ckdlance, seemed to regard it good joke
Those the gunboat seeing the affair, commenc-
ed furious shelliug over, but not upon, the town.
Lieut.. Allen addressed the commander note, sta
ting that his force belonged 10 the Confederate
States; that the people of Rodney were in no wise
responsible for what his had done, and ifa So
litary shell we're thrown into the town he would
proceed to hang his prisoners. Capt. Yentress also
wrote note requesting that no damage should be
done to the town, as the whole affair was legiti
mate military transaction. One old lady in the
midst of the melee jumped up and shouted "glOry
to God" but the way the balance OF the congrega-
ton rolled around and mixed up pTomiscuously in
the midst of the fight is said to have been rich be-
yOnd description, aud certainly very excusable.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
SMUT IN wHEAT-A SURE PREVEN-
TIVE.
DUNKLlN, GREEEvILLE, s. g., ]
October 8, 1863.

'DUNKL1N, GREENviLLE, s. g.,
October 5, 1868.
Mr.. EDITOR: l saw twelve months ago, in a
newspaper, an article taken from some old German
or English paper, the of chamber lye as
preventive to smut in wheat Blue stone being
very DEAR and difficult to obtain, resolved upon
trying the lye with my seed last fall, which did,
the result proving it to be certain and reme-
dy; for, of yield of some 800 bushels made from
the seed used with the lye, l did not find single
head of smut, though my seed was not free from
smut neighbor and friend Of mine made the
same experiment, giving it fairer trial. sowing
the same kind of seed using the lye with sOme,
while the rest he sowed without it-that he used
the lye with resulting as mine--the other seed
badly sJnutted.
The directions as to using the lye, in the article
referred to, was to put the seed in basket and
sink II in barrel containing the lye, not allowing
it to remain but few seconds; then, after drain
ing itover the barre to roll the seed on floor in
slaked lime or strong wood ashes /, however, let
my seed remain 10 the liquid some two or three
minutes. l would further state, by Keeping il
several weeks does not injure the strength of the
lye
Wheat sowing being bear at hand, Mr. Editor,
/ give the above information rendering service
TO the country TITHEMAN.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

Superior Court Of Ldw-FoH Term, 1862.
T. L. Wyatt vs.. Lewis Mining Company.

It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the
Defendants reside Beyond the limits of this State and
inhabitants of some other Government, Therefore
for six weeks in the Western Democrat that they be
and appear the Term of the Superior Court of
Law 20 be held for the county of Union the Court
'3 III August f663, to answer, plead o. demur, or
Judgment pro confesso will be taken again st the De-
le4oHnts and the set for hearing
in |ItneSs W. H. Simpson, Clerk of our said Court at
day in August A. D. 1862.
So W H. SIMPSON, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
EXPRESS NOTICE.

OFFICE SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY,
Charlotte, Sept. "a, 1868.
In order to avoid misunderstanding and make
our charges conform the liability assumed, this
Company hereby gives notice that from and after 0co
Der st 1863 shippers will be required to place their
valuation upon each package before it will be received
Such valuation will be inserted in the Company's
receipt and establish the liability of the Company for
the amount. The act of God and the public enemy
only excepted. T. d. GILLESPIE,
Sept 20, 1868 4w Agent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

Superior Court Of Lav-FuU Term, 1862.
z T. WYATT VS.. Union Mining OomnanY

o0PV7E0 O0077 q AuV-10V0 1e7"' Ioo7'
F. L. Wyatt Union Mining Company.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the
defendants reside beyond the limits of this State and
are inhabitants of some other Government, There
fore it is ordered by the Court that publication be
made for six successive weeks in the Western Demo-
cra that they be and appear the next Term Of the
Superior Court of Law to be held for the county OF
Union at the Courthouse in Monroe on the 9Th Mon
day after the 4th Monday in August 1862 to answer
plead demur judgment pro confesso will be taken
against the Defendants and. the for hearing
at office in Monroe the 9th Monday after the 4th Mon
day in August A. D., 1862
Sc W. H. SIMPSON, Clerk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
TANN NE Y.

We have Tannery in full operation about six miles
from Charlotte, the G. S. c. Railroad line. 1t is
frst-class Tannery, and prepared to purchase
at market prices Hides of all descriptions, and supply
the trade at current prices.
A. Fl. GRIFFITH,
Julvsl3, 1868 IF G. E. BELL.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

BGg@ The Yankee papers say that there has been
10000 desertions from the yankee army of the
Potomac Another evidence that the common
people Of the North are tired of the war If the
southern people will pull together, and stand by
and help each other and the Government, we be-
eve they exhaust the energies of the North,
vast as her resourc es have been.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

WILLIAMS IL OATES

nave TINS day aSsocia ted with them in the Mercantile
On anu commission business, LEWIS W. SANDERS.
ine S'!Ie ot the firm will hereafter be
WILLIAMS, OATES & CO.
CL'0Ah persons indebted to the late firm OF
" .InamS Oates will please call and settle up as
we wish to close our old business.
,oeo WILLIAMS & OATES.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

na~ The Governor of Virginia has decided that
persons within the conscript age in that State,
holdng commissions in the militia, are not exempt
from conscriplion. This is an important decision,
saws the Richmond Sentinel, as it will bring the
militia officers of the State under the authority of
the Coascript Bureau.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
DIR. J. N. MILLER
Charlotte. N r.

Has resumed the Practice of Medicine
found at his Office in the Bra*ley buildng can DC
kerrs hotel, or at his residence OFp's''e 10
Feb. rs, 1862.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
Gbt Hestern gemofrat.
CHARLOTTE, N. C.sn
NOTICE.

Our terms are fUe dollars per year in advance
months 3d.
bS=Individual local shinp1asters will not be
ceived. When sent to they will be held subject to
the sender's call, and not returned by letter. - ~
p The Democrat sciH be discontinued to all subscri
bers at the expiration Of the time for whichs 1t Is paid
Those sohoaodat continue before
pirdtio7a of their. time. - -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

REPoRTED RAID.-A vague report prevailed
in Lyochbufg last week to the effect that yam
kee raidng party was approaching the Saft Works
from Cumberland Gap. If the rumOr be true, the
Virginian thinks the public need feel no alarm.
The works ere defended by strong force, with
ample rein nforcements in easy reach. Besides, the
place is well fortified by casemates feldworks and
rifle pits It is also naturally very strong, being
surmounted by Gordon of high hills and noun
tains upon which commanding positions can be
taken
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

COTTON CARDS AND SHaOES.
Cotton Cards for sale, but early call will only Sc
cure pair only have ten pair.
We have on hand and can make to order calt-skln
Shoes and Caters of very fine English leather.
Lots ladies calEskn Bootees.
Lot OF thick Brogans, large sizes.
j. F. BUTT Mint Street,
June 23 1868 IF Charlotte. n. C.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

IMPREssMESTs.-It appears that no order exists
for impressmept at railroad dspOts. This will re-
lieve our farmers from the fear Of having their
produce seized and appropriated.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
ARRIVAL and DEPARTURE -
OF Messengers
OF THE SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY
At Charlotte Office, Daily.

ARRIVES
From Char. 4 S G. Railroad 90 A. N. and PM
n c. Railroad 6 25 4" ana "
" A. T. & o. Railroad 10 90
Will, c. & r. Railroad 3 Is P. NJ
DEPARTS.
For c. Railroad 6 20 A. NJ and SO M
" Char. & S C. Railroad 90 !" and 90 $
Will, G. & r. Railroad 80 &C as-zs@~
/" A, T. & O. Railroad 90 P. M.
1t is desired that all Parcels, Packages Freight to
be forwarded by either of the above Trains be sent to
this Office ONE Hour previous to its departure.
7. D. GILLESPIE, Agent.
Charlotte. Sept. Z 1863. if
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

Bar The Rev. DIR. Hoge, who has been IN Ea-
rope for some months past has safely arrived N %
Confederate port
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
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WRSYRnM DRMOGhAT, ..
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BY
VILLA nj j. A ES,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR
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SIS IN ADVANCE.
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.

sSF~ Transient advertisements must be paid for in
advance.
kzas~ Advertisements not marked on the manuscript
or specific time will be inserted until forbid, and
charged accordingly
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

j BLANK DEEDS, Warrants, Ejectments, &c,
for sale at this Office.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-08-12

even more direct. Tie same reasons that
convinced Mr.. Summers in March '63 ought
to have equally convinced him in Deeem-
Der '61. 1t is strange they did not.
No, Mr.. Summers, You may be able to
satisfy the people of Esnawha Valley With
such apologies as these. Possibly the stand
ard of new State man there is not so high
as in the rest of the State. But you can
not satisfy the people elsewhere with any
such lame excuses. This question has been
before them for more than TWO years, and
they are too well posted on it not to see
through all such shallow sophistries. 1t
would be better and houester for him to
confess his shortcomings than to try to
face it out before an intelligent community,
and patch up an argument to show how he
has always been true when every evidence
establishes his uufaithfuiness.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-08-12
Dlssatlsfied WIN DemocIaev.

We remember the Georgia Constitution
qlist, paper published at Augusta, as q
vigorous aud lively exponent of republican
principles in the better days of the South
But an exchange has copy, dated the slst
of July last, in which the editor, dis
cussing the project of imposing an impe-
rial government on Mexico, says:
"with our experience, running through
scarcely three generations, it is a matter
of grave doubt with many of our brightest
and best minds whether democracy is the
best form of government for any people,
To say the least, our experience certainly
is not such as should induce us to desire
other people to model their government
after Cursor to desire it so strongly that
we would make auy objection to their try
ing a different FORM"
Behold the effect of bad habits and asso-
Citations! This journal used to be sin
cere lover of popular institutions, but
under the corroding influence of slavery
has not only become indifferent to them,
but welcomes the establishment of mon
arch. Yet there are men at the North who
think slavery not incompatible with the
existence of democratic sentiments.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-08-12
Colonel Powell.

We saw yesterday two letters from Col.
Powell, of our 2nd Virginia cavalry, da-
ted respectively July 29th aud August End
The Colonel writes that his wound is near
the right shoulder, and although very pain
tul, Is not especially dangerous. In his
letter of the 2ud he says he was that morn
ing taken from the Hospital and "placed
in dark, damp cell, all alone" "Some
charges" he presumes, shave been prefer
red against him." ''I am however," he
adds, Ignorant of their character"
He writes all the way through his letters
like brave msn-bearlug up manfully
against dependency or fear. We trust
that the Government is not going to allow
Col. POwell's health to be permanently un'
dermined by conference.-the a dark, damp
cell. We have plenty of officers of high
rank with whom to compel the rebels to
treat our men humanely.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-08-12

AMONG the other leaders who -" instruct,
the southern mind. the rebel preachers in
Richmond seem to have gone {. clean daft. y
The following notice, which lately appear
ed under the Religious" heading in the
advertising columns of the papers in Rich
mond, fixed new point in theology:
"The fourth Of the series of interesting
discourses will be delivered on Sunday
morning, at Bethel'Meeting House, Tween
ty fifth street, Union Hill. Subject: The
Northern States of America the most likely
location of the Lake of Fire and Brim-
stone in which the Beast and the False
Prophet will be tormeDted.'"
The New York Post has a copy of the
Richmond Enquirer containing a report of
this " interesting DISCOURSE" from which it
appears that the preacher wss really in
earnest. According to the rebel iuterpre-
tatiou, the typical lake of fire and 6rim-
stone means desslating war of long con-
tinuance, "in which the monster guIs and
explosive and incendiary shells of the
present day literally constitute the scene OF
action a lske"-a lake severely ignified
and extremely sulphureous-such a lake
for instance, as Gettysburg was to the
rebels, or Vicksburg when Grant Numbered
upon it, or Port Hudson and Charleston
under the fire of Banks guns anu Oil
more's.
Moreover. the rebel pulpit has discover
that this war is the prophetic Battle oil
Armageddon. The beast and the false
prophet were to appear-said the preacher
and they have appeared, somewhere in
the neighborhood of Richmond. The sit
uatiOn of the internal regions is also defin-
ed, thus:
GAS the gathering of the individual re.
representatives. of European nations had
been principally into the Northern States,
so we might expect that to be the most
likely location of the great national gath
eriug that appears to be in the immediate
future"
This is not exactly clear, but then it
comes from Richmond, and the rebel mind
is troubled. The arch-rebel himself sees
visions, and this rebel preacher is in the
depths of gloom and wretchedness.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-08-12
Hon. George w. Summers as a New
State Man.

Hon. George w. Summers as New
State Man.
In his speech at the Court House in this
city, last Tuesday night, Hon. George W.
Summers took occasion to define himself
as a new state man in viudication of him
self against the charge of lukewarmness
and inactivity on thatquestion. From the
relations this gentleman has in times past
occupied and the very different relations he
now occupies to the people of what is
now West Virginia, it seems to US proper
and pertinen to notice this one point of
his speech. We are permitted to copy
from a verbatim report of the speech,
which we understand it is the intention of
his friends to publish:
Some of us who have been on the ex-
Pediency question as warmly inclined TO
the new state as any of you, have had
| throughout constitutional difficulties on
the question, how far the Legislature at
/ wheeling could be regarded the LeoisIa
| ture which within the puryiew of the
Constitution of the United States. was re-
CURED to give consent to the creation of
The new state. The Constitution of the
United States says no State shall be adj
United except with the consent of the Leg
lsiature interested, and the Congress of the
United States. That has been the difficult
ty, confess, q constitutional obstruction
with me-hoPiDg at the same time thai
others not having these scrupIes snd diff
culues might not ind ii insnrmountabIe
have thrown no straw in the way of the
| creation OF this new State. looked for
ward 10 tue period which has arrived and
tue acceptance by Congress of this new
State as an equal in the Union. as an ever,
mat has removed all the difficulties i'm tLs
way Gndern decision of the Supreme lovrt
OF the United States reported in 7th Hovrsr,;
"a decision of a case in Rhode Island i,
which the Supreme Court held and dacidai
that the political power of the nation con,
sisting of Congress and the Pres;5en.
alone, had the power to decide wbs, 49,
tue true government of State that nn5a.
that clause of the Constitution oF ~
United States which requires Congress- 70
guarantee TO every State republican form
oil government. in the event two or more
governments in the same State claimed to
oe tee true government, Congress alone
couiu decide which was the true govern
ment' congress has decided that the or
sanizanon at Wheeling is the true govern
ment OF the State, competent to give this
consent; and under that decision of tho
Supreme Court binding upon eyerybodv
tue political power of the nation has acl
cePted the State, and that is conclusive !
upon judiciary aud upon people; and the
moment the completion of this accentanrs |
was had, accepted it aud received i, ao |
my State $50 sS''S s' = 'lS
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-08-12
a VALUABLE
House and Lot at Auction

" ILL be sold At suction on Noniay August II
w 1858. at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ At the front A., =;
the Court House, Lot No 40 situated on the cerner
OF Main and List streets. North Wheeling On yhfrT
Z erected hne brick building IS fssf front bv n
deep, containing ten rooms, cellar and kitchen Tha
said lot fronts 50 feet Main street AMI r1,,,i,
back List street loo feet
Terms Of sale-$6O0 cash on the day Of sale Oh.
balance IN equal installGents of one two and tbr-s
years, with interest from day ofsaIe.
Persons wishing 20 purchase are invited 10 -.It
and examine the premises
P. CAMPBELL.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-08-12

Gcd ErArd cur nag. and keep each star
EaSh stripe A. bright a. new thsy wave,
StiIl make Il lead our ranks in war,
Still Goat above each patriots grave
Death 20 the traitor thA: So1id dare
To rrAil it through the dusT Of shame,
Al horst hearts is lot will share
Aad follow i; - Delth OF PANE
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-08-12
MERcHASTs' AID MECHANICS BASK.
Whaalinz Ann "a -

r WILL sell on the 22d day Of August, 1883. At ,bs
front dsOr Of the Court House IN me ci,- 10y :
West Virginia, At 10 O'clock A. NJ ~
thousand dollars OF the third mortgage bonds 81 r.
Cincinnati, Wilmington aud GAINESVILLE Re- fIra.S
Company, numbered esI es2, ss3 ss4 es5 s1d 90
for account Of whom il may concern,
Terms Cash.
Gugltd r. CRANGLE. Prss,t
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-08-12
OFFICE COLLECTOR ISTEHSAL REyESUE.
Wheeling Aug 9TH 1oe

OFRIcE COLLECTOR ISTEESAL REVENUE
Wheeling, Aug 9th, 1863.
TNAX-PATERs Of Ohio County will take poties
4 that the RENEWED LICENSES are now nav
ao!e- The lab9Es OF this Ofice being greatly In.
creased it WILL BE IMPOSSIBLE for ths-coIIector'
70 eau on all - heretofore The Law makes il The
Do1n OF the 1A4-PAYER to cali on the Collector
II TIAE PERMITS the Collector may cal ONCE
upon those who cannot conveniently call At this
once, bat in No case viii he call MORE THAN
On all Licenses unpaid AFTER ten days from this
date the penalty Of ten per cen: viii, WITHOUT
E1ASEPIlON, be added, according to the prOviEions
The Deputy Collector, J. W. Warden, viii be in
Iriadelphia on the 18th and at We Liberty on the
18th Of August to reeeiTe Licenses and ali nnpaid
1aNes- All who disregard this notice viii be sub-
Jeeted to the penalties Of the Law
aug7 Collector Int Rev, Isl Dist. i Ms.s Va.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-08-12
NOTICE.
Wheat Drills! Grain Drills !

L1OR SEEDING the coming season. There is n,
i implement the Farmer can buy which will sIry
nam so mach as .fTSt rae Wheat Drill He iusures
his crop against winter killing saves one quarter of
the seed and can put in six TO ten acres day wle
he increases his crop fully Is per cent. eau ana
examine them before seeding.
PRYOR FROST,
augS p and % Main St
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1863-08-12

A RTESIAN WELL WATER-S1,,s-
IA rior 70 Blue Liek-A fresh supply insI recsiSeI
Al the Odd Fellow Hail.