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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-15

PRoMoTIoNs.-We learn that Lieut.. Col. Root
D. Johnston of the 23d N. C. Regiment. has been
appointed a Brigader General. This is an ex-
! cellent appointment. Col. Johnston entered the
service d Lieutenant in company from Lincoln
county, and has been in all the battles in Virginia.
Maryland and Pennsylvania, in all of which he ds-
played true soldierly qualities. He was severely
wounded at Seven Pines and again at Gettysburg
He is of four brothers who have been IN the
war nearly from the beginning of our struggle 1or
independence. Such men deserve promotion
We also learn that Col. w. W. Kirkland of the
2lst N. c. Regiment. has been made Brigadier-
General. Those who are acquainted with Col.
Kirkland, say this is also good appointment.
THE WAY TO HELP THE CAUsE.--Let those
who have been specializing in the necessares OF life
cease instantly, and if they find other occu-
patton, let them join the army and help to save the
wealth they have already accumulated. 3D. Let
those who have provisions to sell, not hold ON to
their stuff for higher price, and in that way give
occasion for bread-riots The who refuses to
sell the necessaries of life is striving to ad'
vance the price, is an extortioner and mser. and
is doing the Confederate cause great in Jury. ID
Let every man at home think less of making money
and more of helping our authorities to gain ndepen
denCe. 4th. Those who have the means must help
the poor and they must give literally and not grudg
ingy -
1t is not worth willie to try to conceal the fact
that our cause is being jeopardized by the selfish
and righteousness of the southern people; and
it is not worth while to deny that unless there is
change in this respect, ruin aud subjugation will
overtake US all. How expect to succeed in
the present mighty struggle for liberty while nine
tenths of the men at home are devoting all their
energies to accumulating wealth. We say again.
as have often said, that one has right to de-
vote his time to getting rich while his country is in
distress and while large number of our citizens
suffering, bleeding and dying on the battle field.
For the sake of liberty and equality for the sake of
chdrens welfare who will live after US, for the
sake of humanity and christianity, for Gods sake,
let there be immediate change in the conduct Of
our people. If there is not speedy change
a ruined and dsgraced people, and all the blood
that has been shed and all the suffering that has
been endured goes for naught A few men cannot
save the cause while the large majority running
wild after the almighty dollar. We speak earnest
ly and plainly because it is time to do and be-
cause it is an important matter.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-15

~ The proceedings of large meeting of the friends
OF the Confederate cause held at Monroe Uaion county
On Saturday last received late for insertion this
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-15
TO PRODUCERS.

TO PRODUCERS.
MOODY & PRITCHARD will exchange Salt and
Cotton Yarn for the following Confederate articles:
Corn, Shoes, Wool Socks,
Corn Meal Leather, Linsey,
Flour Beeswax Jenns,
Lard, ,Talow, Homespun,
Butter, Soap, &c. &c.
Call soon, opposite the Court House.
Charlotte, Sept. 14th.' 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-15

THE SITUATION.-Erom the best information
we can obtain from Refugees large number Of
whom are hocking into this section-Burnsde oc-
curies Knoxville with fifteen or twenty thousand
troops His forces have also advanced up the
country certainly as far as Morristown fifty miles
above Knoxville, and probably to Greenvllle. We
have now no mail from that direction, and infor-
nation is Of course meagre, and often conflicting.
Burnsides' stay at Knoxville depends altogether
upon the result of the great battle which must
be fought in the vicinity of Chattanooga, between
Bragg and Rosencrans. Should our forces be sue
cessful-of which our officers seem very confident
the Federas will leave East Tennessee by the
shortest and quickest route. On the other hand,
if Bragg is defeated, or should fall back, East Ten
nessee is lost to the Conederacy, and will be per-
manently occupied by the enemy. Once we'll in,
with time to strengthen few points, and it be-
comes almost an impossbity to dislodge them
The geographical character Of the country is such
as to render it susceptible of being made impreg-
nabe, and Burnside will doubtless avail himself of
all the natural advantages presented.
The condition of Western North Carolina if
East Tennessee be permanently occupied by the
enemy, becomes critical in the extreme, and it is
not unlikely we shall realize all the horrors to
which other exposed sections have been subjected.
We have long range of exposed border, which
may become the scene Of frequent raids from Ten
nessee. Our population in the border counties be-
ing sparse and large proportion of our fighting
men in the army but little resistance could be af-
forded by the inhabitants Our militia laws re-
qaire every man up to the age of so, to put him
self upon ''war footing" which will doubtless be
done speedily possible. Gov. Vance who
understands the condition of this country as well
as any of us, will no doubt take prompt measures
to put Western Carolina in good state of defence.
With skilful, energetic and determined officer 10
command, Western Carolina could and would
make invasion acostly experiment, matter by
whom attempted.-AsheriNe on O. Ne,os.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-15

FIRE.-On Friday morning last. about 2 O'Clock.
fire broke out in the kitchen attached the Man
sion House on the corner of the Public Square in
TINS town. The kitchen and a two story wing of
the main building all destroyed, except the
COVER floor of the wing which was used a dining
room. At one time it seemed impossible to the
main building or any portion of the Square which
1t stands. but by the extraordinary exertions of
rev persons the flames stayed and a vast
amolnt of property saved from total destruction.
The lire is supposed to have originated accidentally
The Hotel was full of boarders, many of them re-
fng"'s from their homes The loss and inconveni-
enc" /" them is very great
MT y" T. Moore. who had the Hotel leased, sus-
vans heaVy loss in furniture and damage. So
oOo probably would not cover his loss No insur-
Hhct; ne loss OF Mr. VIM Treloar. who owns the
- a,0 onn ~ times would probably not
amount 10 GIo,ooo out at present tho darraoa can
not be repaired for two or three t;n .I.5 n
had an insurance of 50, 900 on tba W. ."' -,
$1,000 in the Fayetteville and IS 600 e.; ~ us
boro Company. Other policies had bnt as4,,
expired. ' recently
Rock Island Office young, WINSTON e. o.,
tanned some loss by having goods damaged s a'a
stolen. ana
MILITIA OFFICERs.-We are glad to learn that
the AdJutant General of N. c. is determined to mako
militia officers do their duty or send them to the
Conscript Camp. We are informed that a Cantain
IN this county. having refused to obey an orde,
from the Colonel of the S5th Regiment for the ar.
rest OF deserters, Col. Maxwell has been dTractad
to arrest him and send him to camp at Raleigh.
- The proceedings of large meeting of the friends
the Confederate cause held at Monroe Uaion county
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-15

WHAT is TO BE DONE WITH Us.-ln Mime
sofa the Republican and Democratic parties are at
oggerheads as to what shalfbe done with the re-
bells when they are subjugated. The conventions
of these parties have discussed this question with
out settling that first preliminary for" cooking the
hare" The Republican party thus lays down its
purpose in the principle of their platform:
"Thesc rebel States have forfeited all clsim up
the people, and their rights to rule them. The
people thereof owe allegiance to any except the
government of the United States. Their political
situation is precisely that of the people of the un
organized territories. We are therefore, under
no legal or constitutional obligation to recognize
the existence of the rebellious States, extend
to them any political rights whatever In fact
they have committed political suicide"
Let croakers and subnlissionists think Of this
Lincoln programme.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-15

MORE RUMoRs ABOUT REcoGNITIoN.-By the,
last arrival from Europe we have another batch of
rumors about the recognition of the Confederacy
by France. A Paris correspondent of the London
Herald says:
"Politica. of all parties here consider that
the establishment Of state of things in Mex
leo renders the formation Of an alliance with the
Southern Confederacy indispensable necessity.
1t is reported that negotiations are going on to
bring about that result. Mr. Slidell (the Confed-
crate Comnissioner) had long interview with
Druyn de lHuys on the Goth aud 2lst of Aug"
The Association at Manchester, England, favor
able to the recognition of the Confederate States,
has issued an address urging recognition and
friendly mediation the part of European nations,
expressing the belief that it is to the interest Of
all parties
The London correspondent of the N. Y. Times
says that the cotton interest in England is on the
brink of ruin, in consequence of the deficiency of
the supply of cotton.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-15

IL We learn that the citizens Of Charleston are
in great need of provsions-four, meal and meat
especially. In consequence of the baseiged condi-
ton of the city, nothing has been carried to Charles
ton for sale for time past, and the citizens have
had no opportunity to supply themselves with food
in sufficient quantity The restitution does not ex-
list among the soldiers but among the citizens who
have remained in and the city.
Mr. j. n. Robson, authorized agent for the
city, is now in this town and wants to buy provi-
sions. He is endorsed by the Mayor of Charleston
and has the permission of Gov. Vance to ship pro-
duce We hope those who have provisions to sell
viii bring portion to market and help in that way
to relieve the wants of people in need.
While on the subject, will say that -four is in
great demand to supply the wants of this commun-
ty. There is any quantity of wheat in the country,
but in localities there is not sufficient water
to the mills.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-15

rg@ The publication of the Raleigh Register has
been discontinued in Raleigh and will be resumed in
Petersburg, Va. Mr. Syme, the Editor, says:
''Although the paper will be published in another
State, it will always be found the unfalterng adyo
cate of the interests rights and honor of the Old
North State. in which shall leave many friends,
and some of those who are bound to US by the
est of earthly ties.
The petersburg Register will be published daily
at $50 per year; semi-weekly $40, and weekly 81.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-15

independence.
H private soldier of the 37th n. G.. Regiment
writes US from Virginia, under date of Sept. 6th
follows:
1.-The condition Of our army is better than il ever
was, and stronger than when we entered Pennsyl-
vania. We now being well cared for. and have
full rations and well clothed and shod The
men are all in fine spirits and good health. The.
old veterans of many battles are just us deter
mined as ever. But it is very depressing seme
OF us to hear that those who have deserted their
companions IN the field are treated at home with any
kind of respect and that they are allowed to mis-
treat the helpless families of those in the field The
day will come when skukers will get their reward.
Some of the people at home complaining be-
cause they have to pay tax in kind and are en-
couraging the enemy by their conduct. If it ever
happens that the enemy's army gets IN their midst
these grunblers will have some cause to complain
What is the tenth of your produce compared with
the poor soldiers time and labor and sufferings.
Any soldier if his conscience would permit him to
leave the lines, would be willing to give half of
all he made to have the privilege of enjoying the
comforts of home. Now croaker, when you begin
to think that the tax is rather high just consider
I'm your mind for minute what your neighbor, "a
soldier, pays and never grumbes. If you have any
soul at all you will never complain again of thigh
taxes"
My last request is that the fathers, mothers and
daughters of the Old North State will make home to
all deserters and able bodied men generally, and
especially to grumbers and compainers hell Oh
earth'
Another soldier writes US long letter severely
denouncing the conduct of those who hold factous
public meetings and pass resolutions embarrassing
the Government. Hetruthfully says that such con-
duct encourages the enemy and prolongs the war.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-15

AFTER DEsERrERs.-The 2lst & 37th N. c. Regi-
ments have been detached from theVirgnia army and
brought to this State for the purpose of arrestng
deserters and preventing repetition of the numer
Gus depredatous recently committed in some sec
tons of the country. Procamations and entreaties
have failed to have the desired effect the skulk-
ers and the Government is now obliged to to
armed force. The Confederate Government is now
under the necessity of using its troops against
true men at home as we'll as enemies from abroad.
The present state of affairs is unpleasant and much
to be regretted, but we hope it is only temporary.
The time has now come when every one who desires
early termination of the and peace and quiet
in our midst should rally to the support of his Gov
eminent and aid the constituted authorities.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-15

PEACHEs.-To Or. O. Tatum of Iredell county,
we are indebted for box cf fine Peaches, a very
acceptable present at any time.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-15

LincOlntOu, N. c., Sept. 1, $3.50
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-15
FOREIGN NEWS.

Gold in New York 1929.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1863-08-06
Later from Europe.
Dnics 10 July Irf.

New YORK, July 1.-THE Great EGstern, with
dates from Liverpool TO June S0th, and FROM Queens
town to July LIST. has arrived.
Earl Russell announced in his place in Parliament
that Baron Gross had assured him that France had
no intention of proposing mediation measures TO
England.
Dates 10 Sunday, July 5th.
NEW YORK. July 15-The steamship Persia, with
dates from Liverpool 10 the 4th, and Queenstown 10
the 9Th, has arrived.
Warlike rumors continued to reach Paris. Il was
rumorei that Russia hai assented to the essential
points Of the propositions of the Three Powers regard
ing Poland, but an answer had not yet been received.
The insurgectiOn in Poland continued active.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1863-08-06
Jackson.
Money in Richmond was growing higher. Gold
was from $3.50 20 $500 10 Confederate money.

Money in Richmond was growing higher. Gold
was from $3.50 TO 5000 in Confederate money.
The Democratic mass meeting, at Springfield, ILL.,,
June 18th, was largely attended. Resolutions we're
passed demanding the release of Vsllandigham and
others arrested by the military authorities, denounc-
ing Secession, and declaring that the further offensive
prosecution of this war tends 10 subvert the Consti-
tuition and the Government, and entails upon this
nation all the disasters and consequences OF a miser-
able anarchy, and favoring peace upon the basis Of
the restoration Of the Union. and for the accomplish
ment of which purpose. a National Convention TO
settle upon the terms Of peace, which shall have 10
view the restoration OF the Union as it was, and
securing, by Constitutional amendments such rights
and Justice demand
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1863-08-06
Lee Crossing his Army.

A special dispatch TO the Tribune, from the head
quarters Amy of the Potomac, on Friday, the 10Th.
says \ vigorous artillery AMI cavalry fight took
place this morning over Antietsm Creek, prepsrato-
~ 10 the great expected conflict. The cavalry and
artillery OF Buford's aided by Fitzpatrick. attacked
the let flank ~ EWell and dislodged him last even
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1863-08-06
Port Hudson Taken.

CAIRO, July 18th The steamer Perry. with Colo
mel Riggin, bearer of dispatches from Gen Grant to
the Government has arrived. From him we obtain
the following in regard TO affairs at Port Hudson
The surrender was made on the eighth by Major
General Gardner, and formal possession was taken of
the rebel works on the morning of the ninth. The
surrender was unconditional.
The magazines contained n large supply of powder,
but a small quantity of shot and shell. The number
of prisoners is variously estimated at from seven to
twelve thousand men. There are sixty pieces of
artillery in the various batteries along the river, and
in the rear of the place, many Of them being of very
large cnlibre.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-09

-Artemas Ward tells OF woman who was
afflicted with the ppspwipsy in the head for eight
years The doctors all gave her up. But in a
fortunate moment she went 70 one Of "a.
Wards lecture, and was much improved
that she ordered boz Of them Immediately.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-09


The or Of the or Of sec S, and the Or Of III
n or Of g. all in e. Of 5w. containing 50
Morgaged by John Halstead and Sarah Jane his wife
Loan, interest," etc, 553 dollars.
more less Mortgaged by Peter Fahnestock and CarO
line his wife Lean, interest," etc, SCI dolls and 20c
WAYNE u r-r-r.rs.
Thew kf Of the W or Of sec o. ID. IA Of the
second principal meridian line, containing
or Jess Nortgaged by Thomas Gentry and Pernea his
vie. LoA interest, etc. SCI dols and 20 cts.
WASHINGTON.
The or Of the ar Of sec G, 2 free, also 80
OF Of the end Of The or Of sec 6, z. Off
Mortgaged by james Gardner and Sarah Ann his wife,
Loan, interest. etc, SCI dolls and 20 cts
So much Of the mOrigsged premises in each
viii pay the principal interest, damages and costs. viii
~t be offered for cash; and In there be no bidder
for cash. the premises will be bid In for the State IL
thought best, and be Immediately offered for sale
credit Of five years, with interest at seven W per cent
ner aunum pavabIe annually in advance. certificate
Of purchase will be given the purchaser pedging
patent deed from the State when full payment shall
be made but which shall be forfeited 90 the state with
all payments made thereon for any default Of payment
the principal interest," according the terms Of
sale, and entitle the State TO resell time. Bond
will be required Of the purchaser for the payment OF the
purchase money and interest and that waste Of the
ises shall be suffered permitted and security may
also be required i'm any
BY order Of the Board Of Commissioners Of the Sinking
Fund W. H. TALBOT, President
OFFIcE THE SINKING FUND.-
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept %, 1862.
RENTING the Of interest between this and the
day OF SALE must also include 80 So costs for adver
tising. s--a.-s--s-
Explanations o., authorizations an TIE foregoing de-
scril fiOs.-E for east; for west for nOrth for
SOUTH hf for half or for quarter frac for fraction
for section; for township; and for range.
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-09

The e or Of the or Of sec G, p free, also 80
acres OF Of the end Of The or Of sec 6, 2 Off
Mortgaged by james Gardner and Sarah Ann his wife,
Loan, interest. etc, sol dolls and 20 cts
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-09

The " kf Of the or Of 2s, 10. IA Of the
second principal meridian line containing acres
Jess Norgaged by Thomas Gentry and Pernelia his
vie. LoA interest, etc. SCI dOls and 20 cts
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-09

The n W or OF the " or Of sec 3, ~ ofrsw,
containing 5f.s5 aeres, except acres yc the side
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-09

The N or Of the or Of sec % in l2, of 7 e.,
containing AZ less. Mortgaged by ]. c..
Richey and NJ E., his wife Loan, interest," etc, 547 dolls
and &c cts.
The premises described as follows to-wit: Commence
ing point 40 feet of the point where the line
Harrison intersects the line of PENNSYLVANIA
street. in the Of Shelbyville Indiana and running
thence 1872 feet, thence s7& deg l6s rods, thence
half deg AZ rods the mill below the MILL
thence 60 deg 10 rods, thence Ia deg IL rods
thence eight and niDe-enths rods, thence 81 deg
l6 rods to the place OF beginning, containing 65l00
less. Mortgsged by James Elliott and Per-
nella his wife. Fo feited and sold credit to William
NJ McCsrty Loan interest, etc, 2s5 dolls and so cts
Commencing the of lot No. T. on Harrison
street. Fletcher and McCartys addition TO the Of
Shebyve, thence running "a feet, thence 43 feet,
thence 46 feet, thence 43h feet thence 100 feet TO
Harrison street. and thence 81 feet the place of be-
ginning containing all of lot and part Of lot said
street, in said addition TO said town. Norgaged by Al
exander Miller and Eliza Ann his wife, Loan, Interest,
etc $50 dollars.
The hf Of the or of sec 90 in r. of e. con-
tanning 50 acres more or less Mortgaged by William
Law and Angelina his wife, Loan interest," etc $50 dolls
The or ofthe W or Of ses Is in H. OF e, con-
tanning 40 more less Mortgaged by Samuel
Dcaaason and Jane his wife. Loan interest," etc 55s
dols and s5 cts. sa.ses 49,.
The " ar Of sec 20 in 49, of e. containing leo
acres more or less. Mortgaged by Wiley Wrsy and
Hannah his wife, Loan, interest," etc, s27 dolls and "a
cents.
lton streets, and also on Franklin street. in the town
Shelbyville. Indiana and described follows, to-wt
Commencing at point so feet OF the old corporation
line on Washington street, side, thence running
rods, thence II rods, thence along the side Of
Franklin street rods 10 Hamilton street, thence along
the of Hamilton street to the place OF beginning In
block No. 10 in Hamilton and Benefits addition TO the
town Of Shelbyvle. known and designated lots No
and on the plat thereof in said block and addition.
Morigsged by Elisha F. Clark and Elizabeth his wife.
Loan, interest, etc, 1876 dolls and 40 cts. 1855
1t TrrPEcASoE.
Thee hf Of the or Of 81 the or OF sec 90 IN
ta2 Of W Containing So acres more o. less Mort
and sold credit to Martin Stany Loan interest," etc.
$50 dolls and 60 cts.
Twelve feet Of of the side Of lot No. S. in the orig
nal plat ofthe town Of Lafayette. Mortgaged by Peter
Ball and Charlotte B. HIS wife, and Owen BAH and Fran
As his wife, Forfeited and fod credit TO Holmes
Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-11-09

Fernad and by him forfeited and sold On credit to Peter
and Owen Ball Loan interest, etc S55 dolls and -
The undivided fifth Of the following described par
cells OF land iowit The ehf Of the qr Of sec 80 in
30 Of W. containing so acres; also the fraction Of
the of sec 81 in 20 Off W. containing 81 - 100
acres also the fraction Of thes Of so in and
last Aforesaid except 20 acres OF 81 e end Of said rac
ton the said fraction containing 6l2lO0 also the
BIZ or thee hf OF the or OF SO IN % Off W,
containing 40 also the hf Of the or Of Is
in the an last Aforesaid containing so acres also the
hf OF the ne Of sec 30 ia the AM last aforesaid
containing so the whole Of said containing
So 21iOO acres Mortgaged by John Sherry and Jane
his WIFE Forfeited and sold credit Martin Stanly
Loan, Interest, etc, 615 dolls and Is cts
The or Of the or OF sec IS in 1 p. Of S W,
containing 40 acres more less Mortgaged by Henry
Miller and Mary H. his wife. Loan. crest etc, 572 dolls
and l6 cts
The or Of the qr of Is In 81. Of W.
containing 40 less. Mortgaged by Samuel
Carter and Anna his wife. Loan interest etc, $40 dol:
and 81 cts.