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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-27

HUzzA FOR THE WoMES.-A gentleman re-
Gently from East Tennessee says that previous to
the bstte of Chickamauga, the Yankces had so
far, by lies and misrepresentation, induced the
people to believe that Braggs army was destroyed
and The rebellion crushed, that great numbers Of
ere4ulous Confederates expressed their willingness
to submit to the yoke of Northern despotiSm. At
Sweetwater, Tennessee. n meeting OF citizens waE
called to discuss the propriety' Of hosting tho I'm
ion flag over that place, aud only one man, DR.
Bogart raised bis voice 70 denounce the disgrace.
full proposition. Several ladies of tho town, with
that unquenchable patriotism which is no charao-
teristic of SoHthern women, declared that they
would with their own hands, tear down the Union
flag as often the cravens should put it up, let
the consequences be what they might. Among
these were Mrs. Bogart, and Mrs. fl. f. smith.
All honor to these ladies, and TO DR. Bogart.
Their sterling loyalty TO the South saved the com.
munity OF Sweetwater from the stigma Of having
by formal public declaration and act announced
themselves the subjugated slaves Of Abrsham Lam
coln.-RdLeigh Age.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-27

Southern editors who employ their time attack
ing the Government are the first to 20 TO the Yam
peGs to fall into the hands of the enemy. me
morable example of this, was found IL New Orleans.
The Trse Delta's political writer could fnd moth
ing good in President Davis or the Confederate
Congress, andyet pretended 70 be grossly iDsulted
if any one questioned his SOuthernism. But he
cordially shook hands with Butler and BaBks, and
"stilI livesw His attacks upon the Adfnuistra.
ton were regarded by those yandals as sufficient
evidence Of bis covert .Unionism.-SoHaherA
Punch.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-27
EXPRESS NOTICE.


UFFICE SOUTHERN ENPREss COMPANY, I
Charlotte, Sept. "a, 1853
In order to avoid misunderstanding and to make
charges conform to the liability assumed, this
Company hereby gives notice that from and after Octo
Der 1868, shippers will be required to place their
valuation upon each package before it will be received
Such valuation will be inserted in the Company
receipt and establish the liability of the Company for
the amount. The act of God and the public enemy
only excepted. T. D. GlLLESPfE
Sept 28 1853 4w Agent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-27
NOTICE..

Committed to.the Jail of Mecklenburg county on the
goth of Sept. 1862 negro man, who says his name
is NORRIS and that he belongs to James Hudgeons of
pany with Hudgeons (when arrested but it is believed
he is runaway, Hudgeons left without making
proper efforts obtain his release. The lawful owner
is hereby notified to come forward, prove property,
pay charges and take the negro, he will be dealt
with the law directs r. N. WHITE, Sheriff.
Charlotte, n. c., Oct. s. 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-27
JEFFERSON DAVIS.

PRESIDENT DAVIS IN ALABAMA.-President
Davis was in Selma Ala, on the 18th ult., and
was most enthusiastically welcomed by an immense
crowd of the citizens which assembled in front of
the hotel. He congratulated the people on meet
ing them under such favorable circumstances, and
spoke in glowing terms of the gallanry of the Ala
bamians in every battle. He said that if the
non-conscrpts of Alabama will get their horses, dc =,
and go to the rescue by guarding Courtland and
other points, thereby relieving the regular soldiers
from the necessity Of doing this sort of duty such
blows will be dealt the enemy that he will find it
difficult to recover from. In this way the most
effective aid can be given the gallant Wheeler and
others who are carrying out the plans of the
noble Longstreet under the supervision of the
heroic Bragg. In this way the President is con-
fdent that Gen Rosencrauz be crushed to the
dust. 1t is only by force of arms that the Yam
KEGS be brought to reason, their plans for
subjugation defeated; selfreliance and energy are
now our duty and We should not look to Europe
for aid, for such is not to be expected now. The
only alternative is to sustain ourselves with
renewed energy and determination and a little
more sacrifices of the people. The President
firmly believes that next spring will see the inva-
ders driven from borders, aud then the farmers
who are refugees return with their fami-
lies and pursue their business unmoested as here
tofore.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-27

For SALE privately, a Farm of four hundred acres,
in Randolph county N. c., lying about twenty miles
southeast of High Point the plank-road running
from High Point to Fayetteville, and about FIVE miles
from Ashboro. About loo cleared, the remainder
heavily tmbered with Pine and Oak. two-story
log dwelling is the only Improvement on the place.
Possession given Immediately. For particulars ad-
dress JNO r. HAGAN
Care of Il. D. TURNER, Raleigh, n. G.
Sept rs, 1868 lm-ud
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-27
STRAYED

From the subscribers Rocky River place Saturday
the 5th inst. sorrel MULE, years DID, and in good
order. 1t is probable he may have followed some one
from the Factory situated Rocky River Amy person
taking up said Mule and returning him to me shall be
literally rewarded. Ny Post Office is Kirkland, Cabar-
rus county. H. H. PHARR
Near Rocky River Church.
September 81, 1868 4t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-27

brJudge Bailey, in his charge to ihs Grand
Jury Of Wilkes county, said he believed, upon aa-
thority, that were il not for the great number Of
deserters from the Confederate army, conscripts
between 40 aud As would not have been called out.
and that it is the interest well a. duty Of all
good citizens to return deserters 20 thsr posis 70
the end that the Government may not be compel
ed to extend sill further the conseript ages
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-27
Gbe Westtrn yfmofrat.
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
NOTICE.

Our terms are fve dollars per year in advance
months So. sr1.fsss--
individual or local shinplasters will not be
ceiyed When sent to they will be held subject to
the sender's call, and not returned by letter.
Ia The Democrat sOU be discontinuedto all subseri-
6ers at the expiration Of the time for ahich ii is PAID
Those whowdnt to continue mast before ate
pirdtion of their time.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-27
PUBLIC. NOTICE.

The County Court of Mecklenburg county gives
notice that every person who sells 80 buys from
slave, Produce other articles of personal property,
the streets of Charlotte elsewhere in the county
without a lawful permit, will be indcted
F. NJ ROSS, Chairman
Oct S, 1868 I'm of the County Court.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-27

AS several depredations have been committed on my
premises, hereby forewarn all persons against hunt
ing my land with without dogs. The law will
be enforced against those offending. have objec-
tions to prudent persons fishing my premises.
Oct 5, 1868 4t-pd A. A KENNEDY. .
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-27
CONFEDERATE TAX.

The Confederate Tax is DUE and for the purpose
of collecting it will attend the following times and
places. hope each owing Tax will meet me
promptly and pay. Persons failing to pay at the times
and places appointed will according to Act OF Con
oress be liable to ten per cent additional tax
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-27

AN ARABIAN HORSE FOR THE President -
The fine Arabian horse presented to President
Davis, which has been awaiting passage in Mas
sau for some months, has arrived safely in the
Confederate States.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-27
ARRIVAL and DEPARTURE

OF Messengers
OF THE SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY
At Charlotte Office, Daily. =,
ARRIVES.
From Char. Il S G. Railroad 90 A. M. and P M
" n G. Railroad 25 I" and
" A. T. & 0. Railroad 10 90 g
b. 4" Will, G. R. Railroad Is 2. M.
DEPARTS
For n c. Railroad 20 A. NJ. and SO P M
I" Char. h S c. Railroad , 90 :" and 90 ''
" Will, G. R. Railroad 80 ="
" A, T. & O. Railroad 90 P M.
1t is desired that all Parcels Packages Freight to
forwarded by either of the above Trains be
this Office ONE HoUR previous to it's departure.
T. D. GILLESPIE Agent.
Charlotte, Sept. 7, 1868. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-27
The History of North Carolina

Published in 1851 by the Undersigned in its preface
conceded that it contained omissions unavoidable and
many lnpertectlons. A second edition was then prom
tSed, which would remedy these defects This is now
called for, He will be grateful to any one who will
point out in the dates or facts in the
various counties of the State and any Biographical
sketch OF those who have done service in the field
State. -
Letters nay be sent to r2e, of Hon D. L. Swain
JOHN Ii. WHEELER
Chapel Hill, N. c., June 4tt, 1863.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-27

Charlotte during Court week, I'D Monday of Oct
neSs@ Merchants and traders notified that the
first day of October they return to the Assessors
the gross of their Quarterly Sales and pay the
Tax thereon to soon thereafter practicable.
D.. G. MAXWELL,
Tax Collector for Mecklenburg county.
Sept 21, 1868. ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-27
Copartnership.
WILLIAMS & OATES
DR.. J. NJ. MILLER.
Charlotte N q

Has resumed the Practice of Medicine and .,
found at his Office in the Brawley building onnos;t
Kerrs hotel, at his residence FF'e &c
Feb. 25, 1852.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-27
ADDRESS OF THE PRESIDENT

The following address of the President was pub
ished to the troops in front of Chattanooga the
f7th ult, producing 1.-The greatest enthusiasm:
HEADo'Rs ARMY OF TENNESSEE, !
October 16, 1868
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-27
ATRocIoUs DECLARATION.

A Yankee Colonel named Jennison of Kansas
notorety, is raising regiment in that State to op-
crate in Missouri. Read the following extracts
from speech of his, and then let the most craven
croaker ask himself il he could ever affiliate with
government SO unmindfu of the opinions of the
world to entrust military power in the hands of
a man, who, beforehand avowed such criminal
pui observation-disclosures pillage, slaughter. and
destruction:
Do you suppose will march into Missouri and
ask them to take the oath? No, mot by damned
sight! If.they have protection papers will hang
them, for real Union men need no written proof of
their loyalty.
In my NED proclamation, will say to every
physically able in the State of Missouri:
"You must fight for your homes, or you'll be put
to deathP' And the head of the column will make
the road SO clear that copperhead shall ever
see the tail end Of the command.
put the negro on the top and the traitor un-
derneath Everything disloyal, from Shan gbae
chicken up to Durham COW, must be cleaned out.
AdoptShs policy, and there will be no more Cop
The Fifteenth will be filled within three weeks
from to-day. Its whole duty will be to kill rebels
voice-"Have you got horses." JenDison-
81 never had any trouble in the old Seventh in
getting all the horses l wanted All the trouble
ever had was in preventing the. boys, (aDd par
ticularly old Pardey, there,) from leading off
six or seven.
But my men must not take anything that will
not further the interests of his own regiment.
Every man must, of course, be his own judge.
This Segirhent will march with the revolver in one
hand and the torch in the other 1t will be or
ganzed on military and patriotic, aud not poit-
ical basis.
We carry the flag, kill with the sabre, aud hang
with the gallows.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-27


IRELANp.-The Gazette de France, under date
of the 18th ult, says
A piece of news has just arrived from England,
which does not surprise Us, aud which should
not be sorry to see eoufrned. 1t is published by
the International, a French journal appearing in
London, and is to the effect that vast conspiracy
is now openly organizing in acknowledgements the
English domination, of course. The conspira-
tors, who call themselves '.Feuians" y and .SoDs
of St. Patrick" said TO be eighty thousand in
number, all armed and only awaiting an opporu-
nifty to strike off the Saxon yoke and proclaim the
independence Of Ireland. If the English Govern
ment were engaged 10 a war with France, which
is not probable, or with the United States, which
is less probable, they would at once raise the stan
dard OF their country, and would be aided BY their
countrymen who have emigrated to America.
The Irish would like to have France their side,
but they have resolved TO do without her. The
people in all the counties long for the day Of de-
lyerance, and do not make any secret Of their
hopes. We indulge no allusions to she impor-
tance of this news. Ireland has for centuries
groaned under English tyranny, and it is not as
tonisbng that she should always long for freedom;
but that happy day is not SO near, perhaps, as we
could wish. " hen it comes shall hail il with joy
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-27
CARDS AND SHOES

Cotton Cards for sale but early ca'will only Sc:
cure pair rs only have ten pair.
We have hand and can make to order calf skin
Shoes and Caters of very fine English leather.
Lots ladies calf-skin BooLees.
Lot of thick Brogans, large sizes. a
J. f. BUTT, Miut Street
June %, 1868 , If Charlotte, N. c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-27


CAPTURE OF YANKEE WAGoNs.-The follow
ing official dispatch was received by Gen. Bragg
from General Wheeler:
awe crossed the river in the face of division
at Cotton Port ford, the 30th ult, and proceed
ed in the direction of Nc MinnYie, where, after a
sharp fight, we captured large train, with 700
prisoners. The train loaded with ammunition
anf other stores, and was supposed to consist of
100 or 800 wagons, which were burned. We next
attacked McMinnville, capturing altogether $50
prisoners and another large train of commissary
stores, ammunition, arms, clothing, &c, and des-
troyed the bridge across Hickory Greek, together
with an engine and train Of cars. We then made
demonstration upon Murfreesboro, destroying the
railroad bridge over Stone River, took train of
the cars at the bridge over Wartraee; and then
moved to Shelbyville, where We captured large
amount of stores aud burned them"
This is severe blow to Rosencranz, whose men
have been ON short rations for some days
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-27

No IMpREssMENT.-As much anxiety exists
on the part of our country friends III relation to
the impressment of produce and animals coming to
market, We have made inquiry and are authorized
to say that all animals hauling. produce for local
consumption will be respected, and that no i'm
pressment will be made of any produce brought
BY the producer for the consumer No impress
ment has been made, nor viii be, of any produce
whatever intended for private use and all that is
needed is for parties to notify the Conmissary that
any produce is intended for the use of the consum
er to have it protected This will protect the con-
sumer well as the producer.
Where produce is purchased and boarded for
high prices it must risk its chances, as i. deseryes
No order exists for ilnpressing any produce on
railroads intended for private use
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-06-11
Gen. Burnside's new Order.
HE DEFINES HIS POLICY.

Csncinnati, June 2.-Gen. Burnside
has issued General Order No. 90 to-
day, which is pretty lengthy 1t di-
rects that Gen. Mclean, Provost Mar
shall General, shall at once institute an
investigation into the case of all citi-
zens now confined in this department,
and in all such cases as do not clear
ly show premeditated disloyality on the
part of the accused, or when desire
| is manifested to atone for the past faults
: by future good conduct, the prisoners
will be released ON taking the oath of
allegiance and giving bonds for strict
observance thereof,
The General Commanding is convinced
that large majority of the men arrest
ed have been misled by dishonest and
designing politicians, HE PREFERS
TO STIKE AT THE SOURCE OF
THE EVIL, and allow those who have
been led astray to return to their al
legiance, if they have seen the folly
and sin of opposing the Government.
The order then speaks Of the duty
of every man in this crisis. where the
Government is striving to suppress the
rebellion, and says the necessarily de-
mands a sacrifice from every one.
The General argues that in yielding
up civil rights to save his country, the
party so doing is none the less citi-
zen. The country requires no physic-
al sacrifice, no personal hardships, but SIM
ply that he initiate the example of the
soldiers in the field, so far as to abate
somewhat of that freedom of speech
which they give up entirely; THAT
FREEDOM OF DISCUSSION AND
CRITICISM WHICH Is PROPER
IN THE POLITICIAN AND THE
JOURNALIST IN TIME OF PEACE
BECOMES SRANK TREASON WHEN
IT TENDSTO WEAKEN THE CON
FIDENCE OF THE SOLDIER in
HIS OFFICERS AND HIS GOV
ERNMENT. And when this insidious
treason, striking at the very root of that
Military Power which is for the time
being, the country's protection, makes
it's appearance, it is the bounden duty
of the Commanding General to expel
it from its lines, with heavier hand
than he would drive from his camp the
william who would scatter a material
poison, that would enervate and deci
mate his soldiers. The General Com
manding desires to again call the at
tention of all officers, Provost Marshals
and others in authority, to the neces-
sity of great care in the making Of ar
rests, which should, in all instances,
be founded on full afidavits sustaining
distinct charges except when the exi
gencies of the case demands insant ac-
ton.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-06-11
Storing Butter Under Ground.

A Thompson, Pendlcton Co., KY,
writes to the Agriculturahst
"Last June | commenced packing
butter. | washed it we'll through two
or three waters when it was first churned,
and worked it over again before I packed
it, put it in large stone jars, and digging
q hole under the floor of the smoke
house, having no cellar or other cool
place. The top of the jar was left just
above the ground. then put strong
brine about two inches over the butter.
pouring it off each time as put in fresh
butter, adding nothing but salt to the
butter, and in January last | sold 60
pounds of butter that was as sweet and
good as when first packed" " To pre-
serve butter in good condition the first
essential is thorough working. A very
small amount of buttermilk left, will
faint the whole mass. When we'll worked
and properly salted, it should be kept at
a uniform low temperature. This was
secured in the above instance by par
TALLY burying in a shaded place. Some
other location but smoke house would
be preferable, as butter quickly absorbs
any ordor from surrounding substances.
A small building would pay, where much
butter is to be stored. A great gain
will be realized by selling June made
butter at January prices.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-06-11
The Draft.

A Washington correspondent in speak
ing of the draft about to be enforced
says;
"The urgency with which the draft
will be enforced will be regulated by the
success attending the organization OF
black regiments The completion of a
hundred regiments of colored soldiers,
to do duty in the South and to act as
garrison troops at various points now
filled by old and disciplined troops, will
in all probability obviate the necessity
of draft at all The question as to
whether that number can be obtained,
is not solved. The Government is now
waiting upon the report of Adjutant
Thomas, who is making the experiment
in the Southwest. If he reports favor
ably as to the prospect of procuring the
requisite number, determined effort
will be made at once to do SO. The
President, who has been backed to some
extent in this matter, through Difference
tothe supposed prejudice existing against
the enlistment of the blacks, has yield
ed whatever objection he may have had,
as the good sense of the army and the
people have spoken out in approval OF
this measure, and now offers hearty
cooperation in its execution.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-06-11
The Numeral Nine.

There are some peculiar combinations
of which the figure 8 is susceptible that
may not have occurred to a good many
Of our readers. For example, take the
multiplication table, and running the
eye down the 9 column note that the
combinations Of the figures compose 9
according to fixed rule thus, 8 times
2 are Is, and 8 and l are 8; 8 times
3 are 27, and Z and 2 are 9, etc. Sup
pose we go beyond the multiplication ta-
bic, and say times II, for example, is
1853; then you have and 3 are s and
l is 8, so on. Multiply, say 758 by 8,
the result is 1922 add these four fig
ures and the result is Is (two mines, J
etc.
The numerals composing the number
Of the present year are susceptible OF
some such combinations. For example,
1868 added together make Is, and 8 and
l are 8. Add the two first figures and
they make 8, so do to the two last. Set
the two first under the two last and add
them, they make 81, 9 times 8, together
they make 8 subtract the first two from
the last two, the result is As, and 5 and
4 are 9; divide the 63 by the 18, and
the result is 3 with remainder of 8
multiply all the the four figures together
thus 1x9x6x3-and your result is IA
a and 4 are s and l is 8; and so forth
and so on. Odd, isn't it?
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-06-11

FEEDING THE CHINcH BUG.~Mr. r..
T. Roberts, of Racine Co., Wis, sends
to the Agricuzturist, the experience of a
farmer in that County,
"Two years ago he seeded down q
piece of land sowed to oats. The grass
took we'll and the oats gave large yield
of excellent quality, while all the rest
of his oats and his wheat suffered great
ly from the ravages of the chinch bug.
Last Spring he seeded down another
piece sowed to oats, which yielded a
large crop of heavy grain, while plot
of wheat sowed beside it was scarcely
worth cutting His conclusion is, that
the chinch bug feeds on the tender
grass, and while they are doing that,
the grain manures so that is beyond
their power to injure. He noticed that
when he cut the grain on the plots seed
ed down, the bugs appeared as thick as
they were on the other fields. This
coming Spring he is going to sow grass
seed with all his grain crops, using two
thirds the quantity of grass seed COM
monty sown when seeding down mead
ows, and of wheat and oats the same
quantity as if no grass seed was sown
with them. He prepares his seed wheat
by soaking in strong brine and drying
with slaked lime" The lime, and the
brine, are always good for seed wheat
and seed corn.-ED] ]-An'ericom Agric-
lturtsi.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1863-06-11
IRON CLAD BREAsrwoRKs.- Will,

IRON CLAD BREAsTwoRKs.- While
they were looking for passengers on the
Central train, on Wednesday evening, a
soldier noticed that a ladys dress ap-
neared more full breasted than it ought
to have naturally been, and his quick
eve also detected the fact that the arti-
fetal contents of the lady's bosom were
pressed out against the folds Of the dress,
SO as to make it almost certain that pis-
tolls were there. He was very polite
soldier, and in the most gentlemanly
manner, approached the lady and said :
MADAM, | want those reyolvers." J." She
replied very Indignantly. "Sir, am a
respectable woman and have no revolv-
ers.' MADAM, l wish you to give me
those revolvers," and pointed to her bo-
som. She again denied that she had
any. Without further questioning, the
soldier, in the discharge of his duty
thrust his hand into the place Of con-