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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-03
For tie Hesterr Dsmoerat.
Camp near Fredericksburg, Va, ia

Camp near Fredericksburg, Va, Jan. 90
Mr. Editor: For the benefit of the friends of Co.
*, 30th n. c. Regiment, send you the number
killed. died and discharged from the Company since
ifs organization, 18th Sept. 1861.
In killed and those dying from the effects of
wounds we have lost III men; from disease y; dis
charged agreeably to conscript act 6; discharged
for disability 3; discharged for wounds in battle l
total 80. Lacking g this deprived of one half
above has been our loss. received an accession
by recruiting in the Spring and also by c'n<cripts
In October. making our aggregate at present "a.
The condition OF the company at present Is gooo
in respect to shoes and clothes. We lack several
tents, but the efforts of our Quartermaster hope
will soon remedy this. Our supply of blankets is
still rather limited blu: occasional comes IN
every week Or two. "a small portion of the company
have Overcoats that were issued. but it is hardly
probable that the Government will be able t" issue
to all. Cor troops at present in better condi-
ton than ever before, in appearance, clothing ana
spirits.
There two absent that unable to
account for j. L. Morris left sick at Winchester
Is lost entirely from the company-suppoSed to be
dead. Joseph Milton left on the south side of the
Potomac in Sept is still unaccoanted for. | am
sorry to say that several of our members absent
without leave, but hope they will up in time so
thot the reputation of the company may not be re-
Elected upon.
We hay had the misfortune to lose one member
Corporal j. s. Black, by small pox. From the pre-
caution taken do not think the disease can spread.
J. G.. WITHERsPooN Capt.
We learn that Col r. F. Hoke of the 2lst n. c. Reg
has been promoted to the rank of Bgadier General and
that the 6h 2lst saith and 57th n. c. regiments cons
tnte his hrioade.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-03
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

Having taken Letters of Administration with the
Will annexed the estate of A. J. Dunn, deceased.
NIL persons having claims against said estate
hereby notified to present them withn the time pre-
scribed by law, this notice viii be pleaded in bar
of their recovery And those indebted said estate
requested to make immediate settlement.
w. W. GRIER, Admir-
Feb 3, 1868 n with the Will annexed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-03
HORSES STOLEN.

Was stolen from my lot on the night OF the 2S'h OF
Jan. Mares-onc is a clay bank. black name and
TAIL black legs with white about the hoof Of her
legs. The other is ROAM hp-shod; her description -
not distinctly remembered.
liberal reward will be paid for their return TO me
informa ton leading 10 my recovery Of them
JOHN TRELOAR
February g. 1859 ztpd Charlotte, y G..
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VOLUNTEERS.

Having been detailed enlist Recruits for Company
< (Capt r Aiexander) seth c Regiment now at
tached Ransom's Brigade and stationed at henans-
vile, N. G opportunity is offered to those who
are liable to couscrpon to volunteer in said company
| will remain a. home for a few days. aud any one
wishing to join said company address at David
College. J. W. SHEPHERD
Feb g. 1853 Lieut. K, 5sth n c Regt
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-03

On the Goth inst will sell ut public auction, the
late residence of J. J. Bcrryhil deceased, quantity
of Personal Property belonging to tie estate OF said
deceased, consisting of Household and Kitchen Fnrni
tnre, Carpenters Tools, Lumber Buggy and Harness
&c. A credit will be given
All persons indebted the estate OF said Berryhill
required Il make payment, and those having
claims against The required to present them
within the time prescribed by law this notice will
be pleaded in bar of their recovery.
HARRIET BERRYIIILL, AdmI.
Feb g. 1868 3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-03

For the purpose OF partition between The widow snd
b.irs.t-law Of the late Hiram c. Brsseye will cell
At the Public Square 10 Charlotte 0u the oh Of Feb
ruary sss on credit Of sK months, except for per
cent cash 10 pay costs 10 the higbest bidder giving
hops and good security, a valuable tract Of Land on
the head waters Of Sugar Creek adjoining the aais
of Lohn p Ross. william Means and others, sontain-
ing 80 acres more or less.
A. e. wILLIAssoy, C. II. =.
Jan Ia, te53 ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-03

Court Of F7eas QuaTter ScssOasJa"uary Term 1863.
A r Ludwick Gold Hill Mining Company; A
Eudy same; William Leuard IS. same; James
Eudy VS.. same; Simeon Hatley same; James
Dunn same; James Eddy same; Harris
same; Miller rs, same; II r Leniz vs.. same;
w Biies vs.. same Jesse Skeen rs. same.
Observation-Disclosures on lands belonging to the Gold
4r# Hill Mining Company
II appearing TO the satisfaction of the Court that
the parties constituting the said Co mpany not ia
hz5iants of this State. IL is ordered by the Court
that publication be made six weeks IN the Western
Democrat for Defendants 10 appear and snow cause
wby the lands Levied upon should be ordered 10
be sold.
Wines. Joseph Young, Clerk Of our said Court at
Iass JOSEPH YOUNG. Clerk.
February 3, 1863 Ct
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NOTICE.

CHARLOTTE, Jan 81, 1867.
All absentees from the Army and conscriptf Of the
first call required report in this place between
the present time and the 18th ofFebruay Conscrpts
between 35 and 40 requested to volunteer TO go
into the ARMY without passing through the Camp Of
Instruction. and receive all tho benefits OF volunteers
By order OF Lieut. General Jackson.
G.. WlTHERSP0ON,
Capt Co. X, Both y. G. Troops.
In nv absence apply o Col L 8 Williams.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-03
DISSOLUTION.

The copartnershp heretofore existing under the
Eame asd style of STEVENS, SCHUTT MCLEAN In
the general Cabinet business is this day dissolved BY
the withdrawal of A. Mclean. The bushes. viii be
continued The same stand ray the undersigned, who
respectfully solicit portion of public patronage.
]. Fl. STEVENS co.
February 3, 1863 II ..sz.as ..a.s.-. =
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-03

NEW YORK ArFAIRs.-Affars at Albany, n Y
according to Northern accounts, were in terrible
stew. The democratic and abolition members OF
the Legislature waro in dead lock, and it seemed
impossible to organize the Assembly one branch of
the Legislature. The democrats refused to yield
to the abnlitionists, and of course the abotionsts
will not Weld tho organization to tho democrats if
they Gun help it. Large crowds of excited people
attended the Capitol daily, and on occasion,
finding tho gallery doors closed, they broke them
open and rushed in The Senate prttioncd Gov.
Seymour intorfer" and protect the Assembly from
mob vi,gnCc. The Governor replied that no had
o right to interfere with armed force unless re-
queftrd d. by the Assembly.
The Ae~ York Times says that unless something
Is dpne speedily to check the mob feeling the North
vii be in rchy ard revolution very soon, pre-
dlct,d by the "rebes."
Everywhere in the Northern Stntes the feeling
against the abolition party and the Lincoln admin
i.raon to be increasing. aud it shows itself
~a"n"yer opportunity offers. The fact is patent
tLst the great mass If northern people tired of
the war. having become convinced tLat the South
cannot be Euhjugntrd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-03

COLUMBIA, s. G., January p, 1853
The annual meeting OF the Stockholders In this
Company V i'll be held in Columbia, on WedesdAy, sc
10 o'clock r. in, Ith day OF February neIt.
stockholder. may pass free coming to and reforming
from the p~eting in reasonable time
Jan 81 1t &. gOUKNIGHT, Secretary.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-03
PUBLIC SALE.

On Friday, the 18th of February inst, will expose
sale the residence of James NJ Davis abont nine
miles east of Charlotte, four head of MUGS, also Cows
Hogs and Sheep, Corn, Oats, Hay and Fodder one
four -horse Wagon, Seed Cotton Farming Utensils,
Household and Kitchen Furniture, and various other
articles Terms made known day of sale.
Also, FIVE NEGROES will be hired till the LIST OF
January 1864. S. W. HARRIS, Agent
Feb 3, 1863 2t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-03

Tn Marion, Mcdowell county, on the 20ih ult., Col.
s. j. Neal to Wise Lizzie O. Boyle ofAleSander county
In Yancryville, on the goth nlt., Mr. W. NJ Shelton
to Miss Fannie Johnston, daughter Of Thos JohuS'oa
In Lancaster District the lat uliimo, REV. J. l..
Stoudemire OF the s. c. Conference 10 Nice Bette X.
Coffee.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-03

Strayed from the subscribers residence about the
frst Of December last four head Of cate-one large
and one small red mulay COW; black steer and n
small red yenrling. Any information as TO their
whereabouts will be thankfully received, and any
taking them up will be paid for their trouble.
Hornets Neat p. o. ROBT. SlNPSUE
Jan. 20, 1863 3t-pa
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NOTICE.

On Iondsy the 10th day OF February nszA % tas
Court House in Charlotte, will be sold, for cash. the
House and Lot in said Town known as tho Lsndfriee
property new occupied By 81 d. L. Moody, which upon
the deaih Of said Landfed esebeated tothe Trustees
OF the University Of North Carolina
THE TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY.
BY Jos. H. wILsos, Attorney.
Januar+ IT, 1898 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-03

At the Medical Purrcying Department %
Charlotte
A large number Of BOTTLES and Walls, for which
The highest cssh price will be paid.
JAS. T. JOHNSON,
Surgeon and Medical PurveyoF.
January al, 1868 If
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FEB. 3, lsca
NOTICE.

All persons indebted to FrLLlSGS 4 SYRINGE.
10y note or account, hereby notified 10 call upon
Vim. W Grier, exsheri, Hnd make immediate settle
meat. j. NJ. SPRINGS.
February 3, 1863 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-03
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA

The Asheville News of the 29th ult says: We
have heard nothing from the operations in Madison
county for three days. Colonel Aliens forces,
in conjunction with the Militia under Colonel NcElroy,
are securing the mountains of Madison and Yancy,
and will be very likely to wind up the job in short
time Colonel Allen has had two or three brushes
with the outlaws in their mountain Businesses and
has killed about forty of them, losing but
PROCLAMATION undersigned has been order
ed to Northwestern North Carolina to put down the
Tories, who have arrayr themselves in against the
confederacy and 10 deseers and recussant
scripts. An ample force has been provided
All persons in arms against the Government. who do
not surrender their persons and will be shot
No quarter will be given 0 traitors.
W. G. ST. DAVIS.
Brrader General.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-03

In this town, the 29th w.t. Of consumption, Mr.
Hnson Moore, aged IS years.
In this town, the 2sth ult, OF liver complaint,
Gideon Il. Moore, aged % years.
In this county, his residence in Steel Creek, Of
typhoid fever, the gath ult, Mr. Robert A. Ross,
aged 30 years. member OF 60. III, llih y. Z. Rcgt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-03

All persons Saving claims against the estate % Rev.
]. b. Watt, deceased, hereby notified to present
them for settlement previous April Term Of Neck
lenburg county court ths so,cs will be pleaded In
bar of their recovery W. II. NEAL,
Jan 40. IsG3 II Aa't for the EIecntrix.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-03

s~g- The Postmaster at Lanes Greek, Union
county, informs us that the Charlotte papers have
failed to reach that office for the two past weeks.
We cannot imagine the They are detained
misplaced somewhere on the route, for GER
tnnly mail our paper in the rig ht time. We hope
friends the Postnlnsers on the route from here
TO Wode~b"ro, via Monroe, will remedy the difficult
II IN their pOMcr.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-03
IMPORTANT FOREIGN NEWS.

The steamship Saxonia has reached New York with
adyces from Europe to the l4th. The must important
feature of the is the address of the French En-
peror the opening of the Corps Legisaf which is
thought to shadow forth French Intervention in the
affairs of the United States. lie said:
81 hare made the attempt to send beyond the Allan
tic adyices inspired by sincere sympathy; but the
great maritime Powers not having thought it advsa
BILE yet to act in concert with me, | have been
obliged postpone to suitable opportunity the
offer of mediation the object of which to stop the
eusion of blood, and 10 prevent the exhaustion of
county, the future Of which Cannot be looked upon
with indifference
The Paris correspondent of the n. Y. Times SAYS
the impression produced in the better class of the
Preach population by the Emperors discourse is an
favorable TO the United States"
The Minister of Foreign Affairs in his official report
of the policy of the Emperor with reference to Amer
ica says that the Emperor's Government had not
neglected any opportunity which authorized it to
plain its opinions to the Federal Government on the
dangers and difficulties of the situation. The En-
peror has taken pains to inform the Government al
Washington that he is quite ready if it should be de-
sired to facilitate either alone collective any form
that might be Indicated the work of peace.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-03
NORTHERN NEWS.

The New York Herald of the 2slE has been received
OF Richmond from which the following items OBJ
taiued:
Burnside has resigned the command of the Potomac
Federa army, and Gen. Hooker has taken his place.
Gems. Franklin and Summer, in Consequence of this
change, also withdrew from their commands, not hay
ing confidence in IIooksrs ability Gold advanced in
New York to l53; Government stocks declined Cot
ton sells at so cents per pound.
The radicals have again demanded the removal O:
Secretary Seward and beast Butler is proposed for
Secretary of War. The New Workers much dis
satisfied ahe dismissal of Gen Ftx John Porter aud
accuse the Administration with acting from party mo-
tves. Mrs Mcclellan (wife of the General has been
presented with house in New fork handsomely fur
nished by the friends of the General.
They had regular muss in the Yankee Senate on
the 9th. Mr. salisbury, of Delaware made a speech
in which he denounced Lincoln embice. The
Vice President called him TO order several times, and
finally ordered the Sergeant-at-arms to take him in
custody. Mr. Salisbury drew a. revolver as he went
out. The next day MIR Clark of New Hampshire, offer
ed resolution for his expulsion. e"-"s So.
The New York Tribune proposes to borrow oo0o0,-
600 with the understanding that more is to be bor
rowed if the rebellion is not crushed by the first of
May. It says if the Union can't be restored in that
time it will hardly be done afterwards. In the mean
time it calls upon the Government to prosecute the
war with all its might and power until that time.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-03

THE CHATHAM RAILRoAD.--Mr Fowle Com
from Wake, has introduced a bill authoriz-
ing State subscription of $4,000 per mile. payable
us each section Of ten miles is graded and ready for
the superstructure.-Fay.O Observer.
The bill has passed the House of Commons
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-03

The LKGrsLA7rEE.We occupy good deal of space
this week with the proceedings of the Legislature. 1t
nill he that the Ten Regiment BILL which has
consumed much of the time of The Legislature,
J.rted in the Senate Thursday last.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-03

IL is earnestly requested that the Assistant Commits
sares Of Mecklenburg county meet the executive Com
prittee nj Mr. Byerlys Saturday he l4th
day or February, to reorganire their b1s,neIs;
W r. PHIFER,
- ". J. HAYES,
Feb g. lse3 Rx. committee.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-03

COWS. PROCLAMATION AND GEN. SHrTHs Or
rERs.-We direct particular attention, especially
Of those absent from the Army without leave to the
proclamation of Gov. Vance and the Orders of Gen.
Smith Those who return to the army by tho 10th
Of February, will receive full pardon. and those
who fail to return will be executed according to law
=. soon az arrested. We hope everybody will as
.i.t in making these provisions known to deserters
and all soldiers and officers absent from their
companies.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-03
NORTH CAROLINA.

WILMINGTON, Jan. 3l-Our pickets at Swansboro.
Onsow County, report that seven transports passed
there yesterday afternoon. The rckets at New kircr
report that five passed there yesterday and nine last
night, ell bound South.
The steamer Cornubia arrived ut Confederate port
this morning.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-03
FROM THE WEST.

CHATTANOOGA, Jan. 30.-Whcelers Cavalry destroyed
FIVE transports the Cumberland River las. Fri
day. The same command destroyed engine and
train of cars and captured So prisoners the Nash
Vile aud Chattanooga Road, last Saturday.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-03

CoNrEDERATE CoNGREss.-In the Senate. on
the 9Th, bill was introduced to provide compensa-
tion for property destroyed by Confederate authori
ties The bill fixes lhe price to be paid for cotton
Mt Is cents, and other property according to its
value.
The bill to establish Supreme Court for the
Confederate States has occupied much of the time
of the SENATE. 1t provides for one Chief Justice
and three Associate Justices, and the salaries of
each have been fixed at $500 per year.
In the House of Representatives, Mr. Mclean of
\. c., offered resolution requesting the President
10 communicate to the House in what States of the
C"nfcdcracy the Couscrption law has been is
how being enforced, and whether any State or
States have been exempted from. its operations and
whether any State States III the Confcdrracy have
III ITS or their service any number of troops as re-
serve troops. which have been raised out of per-
sons at the time subject TO the CONSUMPTION acts.
Mr. Foote of Tenn. introduced resolution en-
drsing that part of the Presidents message COM
Elementary to the French Emperor
For the past few days the Senate has been en-
gHgcd Ola the Supreme Court bill. and the House On
t,c Exemption bill.
MIR Dortch of North Carolina, submitted the fol-
lowing resolution, which was adopted:
That III view of the rcdundance of the currencv
TIE Committee fhe Judiciary be insfruct.d to i, .
relation To the Seqnes;raton of the estates Sc of
alien enemies Is 10 require the payment to the Co.
eminent, nt an earl y day, Of monies due to said
enemies aid ;hat they also inquire into the propre-
y OF allowing citizens who lave lost property bv
'h' enemy and who indebted to alien enemies to
f't CIT their losses against said Indebtedness.
I$S-Ne learn from good authority that large
humhcr OF dcscrEtrs and tories have banded
together IN that section of country where the
ccu"ti's OF Moore, Randolph and Montgomery
loh' aud have committed numerous and serious
oahees against the lives and property Of true
N'"'9"erSse citizens. Or.course thew will be
'i''u,y waited upon by such force in authority
N''i ''r"s 'helr operations to close r. is
"c'ion o' country somewhat difficult of accass
ana they may, however, cause mora tro,,,lo 80
Is now apprehended Salisbury W,t.I.,'nn >1"''
heSsrs " ooley aud Barrnger memh.rs &c
Ri'i"tu's iom Montgomery county. publish -s ::
the Fayetteville Observer, stating III a, u;,, -, "
ton OF small squad of ignorant persons IN @ AeeP
OF montgomery, the people of that county ,ra .
the Southern cause. orc 'sue 70
As we said last week, we renea, We be,;r -
people. and especially in the localities montana, 49,
the Waterman have been deceived and misIeS ~
fh"fe who are eternally grumhug and indinp FAM,
with the Confederat 10 aut horitics.
" We will receive North Carolina, South Caro-
hna and Greensboro ms. Co .'shin -plasters" and
none others. Persons sending US fractional notes
VIII please remember this
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-03
CEaARL TIE.
THE N EWS.

The Confederate gunboats at Charleston have been
DANG some good work by scattering and sinking the
bochadng vessels off that port Gen. Beauregard has
3,,r,d the blockade raised at Charleston, though the
- vs rcnresents that the bockaders had returned in
Increased force.
The news from the North and Northwest still repre-
cents the dissatisfaction with the and the Lincoln
administration growing. lady passed through this
lace on Sunday last from the Northwest who rePresen-
ted that the feelings of the people OF that section Were
-, IRONING more favorable to the South She stated
shat She had important dispatches for President Davis
On the North Carolina the enemy have made no
movement as yet towards the interior.
Within the past week several vessels have arrived at
Confederate ports, The enemy captured one while try
y to run into Charleston, loaded with guns, ammun-
zion steam engines for gun boats, &c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-03

One Yankee resell eopfured, fro suak, aaa 4

One Yankee resset captured, fro SINK, aaa Me
balance drieea off.
: CHARLESTON Jan. 3l.-Several days ago. General
Ripley despatched force of artillery, commanded by
Lieut. Col Yates, to James Island, with the design of
attacking the Yankee gum boats cruising in Stone
River, abont eight miles from the city. Col. Yates
posted his guns, twenty number, in a seni-circe,
reaching both sides the river around the Yankee
gun-ooat John 7 Smith, and at O'Clock yesterday
(Friday) afternoon, opened concentrated FIRE upon
her She replied with broadEides. The engagement
lasted one hour, when the gun-boat hauled down her
nag, surrendering Internationally. with haHdred
and eighty prisoners She carried eleven guns; many
OF the crew were killed and wounded: oar los. was
only one man wounded. Other very important move
ments are in progress here. ..ss -,-s-.ssf.a
The two IRON clad gun boats Chcora and Palmetto
State with three steamers tenders beyond
the BAR, at / O'Clock, this morning.: attack the
bioekaders. Firing began after ono, and for u
time was very rapid and continuous. Afterwards it
siafkened, but continued intervals until o'clock
this morning. Commodore Ingraharn is aboard the
PALMETTO State AS Commander of the expedition.
IL M The expedition a complete success. We
have authentic informa ton that the Palmetto State
sunk the Yankee Merceda in FIVE fathoms of
water. The Captain and surrendered, and We're
Paroed They begged for assistance when their vessel
was sinking bit had boats to offer them, and
they were told to shift for themselves.
The Chicofa sunk one gun boat, name unknown, aad
set on fire the Quaker City, which struck her flag, b.
afterwards escaped in crippled condition The
blockade is raised-not blockader in sight. Our
ironclads cruising trumphantly off the harbor.
The whole Yankee squadron has fed. The prisoners
taken in Stono wet ebrought 10 the city this morning.
Commodore Iugrahams Official report corroborates the
above. Our community are much elated and excited.
9 p. M.-The Palmetto State and Chicora have
returned 20 the city They greeted with enthusi
asc cheering. AS they left the bar four bockading
steamers re-appeared in the ofing.