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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-19

BATTLE OF MURFREEsBoRo.-Gen n,
Report, dated February 23d, 1868, has =, S fs,s
been given to the public. Well may Gen D., laS
call it an "unequal contest" The eneun
vaneed from Nashville with over 1000 Sa
McCooks captured papers showed an eE.o ..en
strength of nearly, if not quite 1000 men Give Su
Braggs force consisted of less than IS OOo sen sen
ing men; of which 10000 were infantry and .s.i
lery. With these he attacked Rosecranty t; IIl
o,evV' wounded 5000, captured 6,273, brougS,
Oft thirty pieces Of cannon, 5000 stand or s"
arms-ambulanees, mules, harness, and \ r. new
amount of other valuable property. Resiaa. Is
destroyed not less than 300 wagons, mostly laden
with arms, ammunition, provisions. hSo". 1su
clothing, medicines and hospital stores es'se'
His own loss amounted to 10000 killed and
wounded, three pieces of artillery aud 500 prs au
ners.. He sent to the War Department with ~.
report nine stand of colors; others were can,a,.S
and otherwise disposed Of. He left at MuIfres,,
boro 1900 badly wounded, half of whom ,s,os
wards died; 30G sick and 200 we'll men, and med;
cal officers to attend to them. The enemy v,s :.
no condition to Interfere with his retreat.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-19
Notice.

The Board of Directors of the Western Plank Road
Company having accepted the amendment Of their
Charter passed at the last session Of the Legislature
of North Carolina,
At meeting of the Board OF Directors, held a.
Charlotte the 4th inst, resolution was passed that
they would retain for the Company and charge toll on
that part of the road from Peter Cansers where the
Plank Road DIVORCES from the Public Road about
two hundred yards east of where Orr 4 AlrIandtrI
Saw Mill used to stand the side OF the CaAws
river, including the River Bridge Aud they also in
struced their President sell the Road and Bridge,
from the Town of Charlotte to its junction with the
Public Road, leading by Stewards to point about
half mile east of j. p Ross with its Privileges,
cepting the Toll House and Lot, and also the Bridge,
Long Creek and Kilian's Greek; but ia the
meantime they will charge any toll any part n
the Road which they have decided to sell. And the
Board of Directors haveresoyed 10 abandon TO the
public all the balance Of said Plank Road except such
parts ms they have reserved for the Company and
ordered to be sold, as above stated, and notice 10
hereby given to the public to that effect.
g. G. HENDERSON,
May 10 1868 At Pres't W. p. Road 20.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-19
EXCHANGE NOTICE No. 5.
RICHMOND, May 9th, 1863.

RICHMOND May 9Th, 1868.
The following Confederate officers and men have
been duly exchanged, and are hereby SO declared
l. All officers and who have been delivered at
City Point at any time previous to May 9th, 1868.
2 All officers captured at any place before the st Of
April, 1868, who have been released parole
3. All men captured in North Carolina Virginia
before the lst of March, 1862 who have been released
parole.
4. The officers and men captured and paroled by
Gen. P Garter, in his expedition to East Tennessee
in December last.
5. The officers and captured and paroed by
Lieut.. Col Stewart at Van Buren,, Arkansas, January
25,h 1868; by Col. Dickey in December 1862, in his
Cameron, at Corinth Miss, in December, s62.
6. The officers and men psroled at Oxford, Miss, on
the Odd of December 1862; al Des Arc, Ark, the
18th of January, 1868, and at Baton Rouge, La, on
the 23d of February, 1868.
7. All persons who have been captured the sea
or the waters leading to the same upon the sea
coast of the Confederate United States, any time
previous to December 10th. 1862.
8. All civilians who have been arrested at any time
before the 9th of May 1863, and released parole,
discharged from any and every obligation con-
tanned in said parole. If any such person has taken
any oath of allegiance to the United States given
any bond, or if his release accomplished with any
other condition, he is discharged from the
.. If any persons embraced in of the foregoing
sections in any section of any previous Exchange
Noticc, wherein they declared exchanged, in
any Federal prison., they arc to be Immediately re-
leased and delivered to the Confederate authorities
May II, 1868 Ct ROBERT GUILD.
Confederate newspapers will insert foregoing notice
six times and send bills to War Department
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-19
BY THE GOVERNOR OF N. CAROLINA
A PROCLAMATION.

Whereas the time limited in my Proclamation dated
the 18th of April forbiddng the expectation OF certain
articles from the State, is about 70 expire.
Now therefore, ], ZEBULON b. VANCE, Governor
of North Carolina, do, by and with the advice acd
consent of the Council of State Issue this Proclamation,
continuing said prohibition thirty days from the 18th
inst subject the exceptions and restrictions
tanned in said Proclamation of the 18th Of April with
the following alterations:
The prohibition is embrace the article Of SALT
and lard rs TO added the list of the articles pro-
hibited.
Justices of the Peace also enjoined 10 assist in
carving out this Proclamation.
In witness whereof, ZEBULoN B. VANCE, Governor,
Captain General and Commander Chief hath signed
these presents and caused the seal Of the State be
affixed
Done at the city of Raleigh, this 9th day OF May,
A. d. 1863 and in the s7tk year of Independence.
By the Governor: q. B. VANCE.
R. II. BATTLE, JR Private Secretary.
May IL, 1863 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-19
LAST MOMENTS OF GEN. JACKSON.
From the Richmond Dspatch.

From the Richmond Dispatch.
About IL o'clock on Sunday, May 10th, it be-
came known to his attending physician that there
was no hope for Gen. Jackson's life. The General
was informed of the fact, and was offered stimu-
lants to proloug his existence. These he refused
to take, and a short time after his mind CON-
menced to wander. Among his last words was a
reference to his men. He said, speaking of his
Commissary: "Tell Maj. Hawkes. to send forward
provisions to the men,"
About o'clock his wife entered the room, and
took the last farewell which he bid on this earth,
and at Is minutes past O'Clock his spirit ascend
ed to its Giver.
The following letter vas written by Gen. Lee to
Gen jackson before the death of the latter:
Charlottesville, May 18th, 1863
General: have just received your note inform
ing ME that you we're wounded. | cannot express
nv regret at the occurrence. Could [ have die
tated events, should have chosen for the good of
the country to have been disabled in your stead
I congratulate you upon the victory which is
due to your skill and energy.
Nest truly yours, r. E. LEE.
The following is Gen. Lees order to the army
after the intelligence Of Gen. Jackson's. death:
Headers Army Northern Va, May II, 1868.
With deep grief the Commanding General an
nounces to the army the death of Lieut. General
Z. J.-Jackson, who expired the 10th inst, at
81 p. m. The daring skill, and energy of this
great and good soldier, by the decree Of an all
wise Providence, are now lost to US. But while
we mourn his death, we feel that his spirit still
lives, and will inspire the whole army with his in
domtable courage and mistaken confidence in
God as our hope and our strength. Let his name
be watchword to his corps, who have followed
him to victory on so many fields. Let officers and
soldiers emulate his invincible determination to
do everything in the defence Of our beloved
country. r. E. LEE, General.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-19
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT NoRTH.CARorIv.
Adjutant Generals Office, Militia.
Raleigh, Nav III lS63
General Order, No. 6.

General Order, No. 6.
l. The following extract from the Act amendato,, os
the exemption Act, passed by the late Congress ,L
Confederate States is published for the information ara
guidance Of those whom il may concern.
(ExTRAcr.)
SEC 4. ain addition to the State officer, .,sor,.a
by the Act Of Oct. IL, 1907 there shall be cI.mnt.d
all State officers whom the Governor Of any Stat. ms.
claim to have exempted for the due administrator ~
the Government and laws thereof; but this eremn,on
shall continue in any State after. tho adournm.n
of the next regular session Of its Legislature uu,
such Legislature shall by law exempt them from mill
tary duty in the Provisional Army Of the ConfederS,,
States"
ii. Militia officers are hereby exempted from IN.
operation Of the Conscrpt Act, so long they yield
prompt obedience TO the orders issued from this oec.
The services of refractory and negligent officers will
not be considered necessary "for the due admin
tration Of the Government and laws Of the State"
III. Commanding officers OF the Militia will comm.
nicate this order the officers under their command
By order Of Gov. VANCE:
DANL. G. F0WLE, Adjutant General
May 10, 1863. q
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-19
PUBLIC SALE.

will sell to the highest bidder, in the town Of
Charlotte, for cash, Tuesday, I'd June, the Toll
House and Lot in Charlotte belonging to the Western
Plank Road Co. And also, at the same Ise and
place. that portion of said Plank Road land its Priv.
leges) lying between the town Of Charlotte and the
point on sad Road where the Public Road leading by
east of J. r. Ross, including the Bridges. And sl'o
at the same time and place, the Bridge over Long
Creek. And Wednesday, the Sd June will sell TO
the highest bidder, at Lncolnton, for cash, that
splendid bridge over Kllian's Creek, including 10
Privileges 9. g. HENDERSON,
Nav 18th. 1863 Il Prest W. p. Road Go.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-19
A CONFEDERATE RAID INTO PENN
SYLVANIA.

From the Lynchburg Republican of the 18th inst.
letter was received by gentleman of this
CITY Yesterday, dated Montery, Highland county,
May 9th, which says
To-day 500 horses captured by General Jones
command, in Pennsylvania, passed through this
place, 500 head of cattle arc to pass through TO-
morrow from the same quarter.
Gen Imbodens brigade left Buckhanon for
Clarksburg On the LIST instant, where he was to
have Joined Gen. Jones command, but was pre-
vented by the burning of bridge by the Yankees
in their retreat from Beverley. 1t was Gen. Jones
forces that were at Morgantown, which place they
left before Gen. Imboden's command arrived.
There is no positive information that either
Gen Jones or Imboden's commands have return
ed except force which may have been sent to
guard the horses and cattle captured.
AT last accounts General Imboden and bis men
were advancing into Pennsylvania, capturing
Yankees and destroying bridges on their route. An
officer of the command, writing from Buckhanon,
Upshur county, the 2Sth ult., says:
ave have taken Beverley, Phillipa and Buck:
hanon, and got immense stores, horses, mules and
so me prisoners. The enemy are in full retreat
towards Clarksburg. We will follow tomorrow
The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad has been torn
up for miles. We can get plenty of CommlssarJ
and Quartermasters' stores here. Buckhanon 4
unsound, both males and females. Not so with
Beverley"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-19
Eece1ver'S sale.
IN 900 ACRES LAND!

On "Wednesday and Thursday. the 2oih and ~" o. y,
uay Is63 AT SHELBY, CleaTeland county, will isH
a, nbIic sale in convenient lots for farming purpo'"
Ten Thousand Acres of Land lying in Ceoyeland cOaa
v segnesered the property of Goold Hoyt and I'''
bronson, alien enemies of the Confederate Stn'e
Terms-Note and security for the purchase mon',,
20 be paid when sale is confirmed by the Confrdea
Court-the Court TO be held the first Monday in Junf
ID. SCHENCK, Receive"
ADril 81 1863 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-19

ACTING CoMM1ssARY GENERAL.-Capt. Jas
Sloan, who has most acceptably filled the position
of A. Q. NJ, ~ e. Army, a. this point, ever since
the commencement of the war, has been rendered
by Coamissary General Northrop, c. S. Army
the appointment of Commissary General for the
State of North Carolina. We learn that Cant
Sloan accepts the appointment and will establish
his office in this place Greensboro Patriot.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-19
NOTICE.

A number Of Notes due the Building laced 10
the ~ E. Church in this place, have been "a Notss
nv hands for collection. Persons OWING ,,igusd 81
will confer a favor by calling on the unS' etie she
the Branch Bank of North Carolina and s is,,d
same, az it is now desirable 10 have them eGRIDDLE
Nav H. 1862 It . "
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-19
NOTICE.

The Notes and Accounts Que the Estate Of Ls.ib
J. Lowrie decd, are in the hands Of D T. ..;s,t
Esq., for collection. All persons having claim ind
form for SETTLEMENT or this notice will be ple'dea
bar of their recovery. L. J. LOWRlE h"''
ApFil 81 1853 lm-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-19
DR.. JAS. vi. HENDERSON

Offers his Professional Services to the citizens of the
surrounding community. He has located at the late
residence of his father, D. NJ. Henderson, Decd two
miles north of Charlotte.
Feb II, 1868 y-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-19

FROM THE TEXAS CoAsT.-Crpture cfa Fed
eral GunLont-The New Orleans Era of the 24th
ult., has the following:
"An attempted reconnaissance of Sabine pass
was made on the 18th of April, by two Federal
gunboats, the New London and Cayuga. Capt.
McDermit, of the Cayuga, was killed and his boat
taken. The other boat was rddled by balls and
miraculously escaped"
The N O. Delta concludes an editorial notice of
Capt. McD.'s funeral as follows:
"The Union feet on the Texas coast since the
18th of January has suffered severely in ships and
officers, and to any nation less perscvering than
ours, the reverses and disasters in that quarter
would induce encouragement"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-19
$500 Reward.

WILL give the above reward to any person who VIZ
M take up my boy SAM, If captured without seho'
injury and delivered To me confined in Jail so lhn
can get him. He has been lying out over iNen'
months, ranging from Charlotte 10 Rredy 're,n
He is % years old, medium size, and has scar on h
Feb "a So n JSO. WOLFE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-19
WANTED.

At the Medical Purveyors Depot, at Charlotte, n u,
ten pounds &c lbs. of leaves of the New Jersey Tea
Tree Ceonithus Ameriednus The leaves must have
been carefully dried in the shade.
JAS. T. JOHNSON, Med. Pnrv'r.
Nav H. 1862 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-19
FROM EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA

K1SsToN, N. c., May IA, 1868 II am enabled
after long time to furnish you with correct
statement of our losses [Capt. Whorton's company
of cavalry,) with the enemy, in the skrmish below
Trenton, on the White Oak river few days ago
We had II men and 80 horses captured; four
men killed and four wounded. Capt. Whorton
was shot through the arm. The Abolitonists
sustained some loss, but to what extent We have
not, nor never will be able to learn.
am informed that the Yankees continue to
drive our people, both men, women and children,
who refuse to take the oath of allegiance, out of
Newbern and Washington. Another party of
exilss are expected here in few days. These
people, especially the women and children, are to
be sympathized with, and trust to heaven they
may find succor wherever they sojou,n. Our peo-
pie every where should extend to them every aid
possible and do them all the good they CAM
Correspondence Of Raleigh Joarnal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-19
STRAYED

From the subscriber, the 5th Of ApriI, sIi hrnu "
Cattle-among them two Mich Cows, one broNn
color the other white and black, both large nnh w"
the brown COW had q very large bell on nei'he'
them are marked. There also among iheW ., =
Yearlng, marked with saHow-fork ~ ench co., ti,
Information so that may get them will be thankfully
received and a liberal reward given. 80,
Address me at Charlotte, N. @.
Anril lBG3 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-19

FRANCE AND THE UNITED STATEs.-The
last foreign news brings the information, which,
of course, all anticipated, that Louis Napoleon had
demanded of :he Washington Cabinet disavow-
al of the act of it's Minister, Mr. Adams, in grant
ing the pass to British ship, to convey arms to
Mexican port Lincoln will most assuredly have
to make the proper explanation and apology for
that rascally and impertinent act of his Minister,
whether he thinks it "mertorious'' or not He
cannot afford to fight more than antagonist at
a time. The Southern Confeder.cy is quite
enough to occupy all his means and Wa. powers
for the present. He will "swallow the Leek'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-19

sg-A man dressed in womans apparel minus
the hoops, detected and arrested 10 this place
the other day. He was travelling in company with
woman, and represented himself as Georgian,
deserter from the army in Virginia; and as the
nymph Coronis was changed into crow so lie
thought it was an easy matter for man to take to
himself the senblance ola nymph. But the de-
ception was too apparent. The short skirts left
exposed huge foot, while the coantenance which
he dsported was not angelic as is supposed
to belong to nymphs-or even our own country
women After enjoying the hospitalities of the
county for while, he was sent on GreensLoro
Patriot
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-19

1t is reported that General Martin is to COM
mand Brigade in the field The Brigade to
consist ofthe 18th, 42d 47th, 63d, and unattached
companies, all North Carolina Troops.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-19

The Richmond correspondent of the Charleston
Mercury says that the Virginia salt works can
now turn out two million FIVE hundred thousand
bushels annually.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-19
Eight Likely Negroes,

among them men, women and children; one snare !"
the Char. h S. &. Railroad Horses Mules C'l''''
Hogs and Grain OF varions kinds lot 81 Bacon '"o
Wagons, one Carriage, Gears. Farming Tools Que sew
of Blacksmith Tools Household and Kitchen furn''
ture, and various other artces too tedious to ehum'
rate. Terms made known on day OF sale.
All persons having claims against the estate VIII
please present them for settlement within the imeW
scribed by law, this notice will be pleaded IN bar o
their recovery.
WIN. b. PARKS, Executor.
Nav 2 1863 4t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-19

List Of North Cdrolinidns oundef IN flashing
ton Gay following N. c. soldiers were tax en-
by the enemy, in the late battles near Fredericks-
burg. and carried to Washington
Corpl J II Gibson, company c, I'd regiment;
Sergt Geo Guthrie, co E, lst; Gready, co Il,
%; Robt Humphrey, co K, I'd; II Hanes, co G,
I'd; Fl Baynes, CO E, 9TH; N Blackwelder, CO G,
33d; 7 j Bowden, co G, 23d; N A Clayell, co c.
18th; n 4 Filler, co X, 4th; VIM Ellis, CO Z. SD:
John Bare, co A, 34th; D Vanderburg, co H, SD;
l. II Whitfield, co Fl, Cd; F F Mooten, co II, 4tb:
Ashley Wigs, go H, I'd; Thos Whitaker, co f,
.lst " F Wilson, ,eo G, 18th; J Keinbroueh,
CO A, 18th; Corp1 Geo v Linear, CO II, Sd; Jas
Lueas, 60 D,;2d; j. Nixon, co +, 18th; Corp'l r a
Mills, co B, 4th; HI Morrow, II, 10th; J W
Munroe, go B, 18th; T E Mickey, co l, SD; J II
Morrison, co A, 9Th; e r Pridgen, co Ii, 18th;
III Robertson, co E, lst;. d j Sterling, co G, Sd;
Wick, co F, 4th; Powell. co j., SD; j True
blood, co K, 18th; ID G Coleman, go A, 10Th
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-19

~Brigadier-Gencra e. II. Rhodes, who bore
a distinguished part in the battle of Chan cellors-
vile as commander of ID H. Hills old division
was commissioned by President Davis, on Thur
day, full Major General fitting reward to q
gallant soldier.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-19
WELL SA1D.-The Richmond Wing, speaking
of the death of Gen Jackson SAWS:

WE'LL SAID-The Richmond Wing, speaking
of the death Of Gen. Jackson, says:
"Let none suppose that because this great
soldier will no more lead his inviDcible battalions
against the merciless and murderous invaders of
our country, We shall be unable to defend our
selves against the hosts who muster for our de-
structlon. The same Providence that gave US
Jackson still rules the affairs of men, and though
He has taken the mighty chieftan from US, He
leaves US his iustrious example to follow and his
grand spirit to fire every heart and nerve every
The men who for two years have felt the
influence of such presence, whose hearts burn
with glowing memories of what he was, will never
yield to mortal foe. Jackson, though dead, will
still fight in the men whom he SO often led to
victory"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-19
EXECUTORS SALE.

As the Executor of Gen. Vim. Allen, decr"td
will expose to public sale at the late residence Of "a
deceased in Cabarrus county, Wednesday tbs ~
day of May, the PLANTATION on " hich the aid '"
A lien resided. Alsn.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-19

AN ACT to establish the fYaq,ot tie Coafx2e-
rate States Of Americd
The Confederate States of America do. en- a.,
That the flag of the Confederate States shall be
follows tt1e field to be white, the length double
the width of the Gag With the union (now used as
the battle, fag) to'te-s square of twothirds the
width of the flag, having the. ground red, thereon
a bread satire OF blue, bordeted with white, and
e4nblszoned with white muets or Eve pointed stars,
corresponding in plumber to that of: the Confede-
ssate States. Approved May LIST, 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-19

SANERE CORRESPONDENCE Yankee
letters we're picked up the late battle field
characterized by the usual neatness of penmanship
and coarseness of expression of that peculiar
people. 1t is obvious that learning to read and
write is not the whole. of education. We have a
letter found onthe field fro.a aYife to her husband
which, ,though.welf written and expressed, would
have diegraced in its grossuess any,aegro woman
on Southern plantation. The epistolary CORES.
pondenee Of she Yankees during this Var ough,
TO be carefully preserved, as an illustration Of the
superior refinement and decency Of the 81, est
civilized people en- the face Of abe earth"-RiA H.
n.ond Dispatch.
The weekly north Iowa times. [volume] (McGregor, Iowa) 1857-1867, 1863-01-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Baptist Cnu.ch i.
WHAT CAN WOMAN Do IN WAR

y" "
Much. every way. But she can't keep peace in the
family without bottle Of Dead shot TO kill "a the
BLOND thirsty hordes Of hungry tssd Bugs that unn.
vei introduce them selves to her ioisers. to their
great annoyance aud disgust. Now IL the time TO o-e
It. Kill 'siu nov! No family should bA without it.
The Dead shot mako. a clean sweep; renders peace
sert sin by the annihilst,on OF the enemy Sold by
all the druggists. 5. HUNrtNGToN,