The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-31

DIsTILLATIoN.-Is there power in this State
to stop the dstillation of corn into whiskeyi We
hear the complaint frequently that dstilleries are
being run in different parts of the State, though we
do not knowthe names of the parties so violating
the law. We suppose the cases are not reported to
the authorities because neighbors are no& disposed
to inform each other.
NORTH CAROLINA TREASURY NorEs-A North
Carolinian now visit to South Carolina. seeing
complaints of the non-reception of North Carolina
treasury Notes in that State, writes to the Fayette-
vile Observer follows:
IN &C. Treasury notes pass freely every where
have bs% and the fundable six per cents are gladly
taken in any quantity. i do not know. that the
Banks receive them deposit, but think it likcIy.
80 far as have SEEN North Carolina Treasury
Notes are as good here any other except Bank
Notes There is not, far as l could see, any
grsat prejudice dislike to good old slow State.
put very great interest felt in the development of
her Resources. particularly the iron aud coal. OF
course South Carolnans would like 10 benefit
by their development, and why not, if they
offer to our people better inducements tb IA other
markets! Reciprocity of feeling is the life of
trade and let that reciprocity becOnR general
and Charleston will become the market or ship
ping port for one-half of the produce of North
Carolina To more etfectuay bring about this
Railroad must exist from Fayetteville to Florence"
NORTHERN OPINIoN.-Thc Chicago Times
asserts that if within the next month Gen. Grant
should capture the whole Confederate force at
Vicksburg. Gen. Roseerans should anniblate the
army OF Bragg, Gen Hooker should march into
Richmond, and Generals Hunter and Foster
should capture Charleston and Savannah, these
united victories would prove but the beginning of
more desperate than we have yet known.
Ii the same terms offered to the South after
these successes as arc now offered, she would re-
ject them as CONTEMPORARY she now does.
The arp,ies which had won the victories would be
required to maintain them. 4.
The above is correct. If the enemy had
guard posted in every county in the Confederacy,
and all our armies defeated, the war would
not be half ended. If our regular armies were
broken up for the present, the war would be
tinued by guerrilla bands, who would not only
punish enemies from north of Mason &
Dixon's line, but would mete out swift reward to
any who might turn tory and side with the inva-
der. 1t is time for everybody, both North and
South to realize the stubborn fact that there can
be no permanent peace until the independence OF
the Confederate States is fully recognized by the
Lincoln Government. Amy one who advocates
peace on any other basis is but using his in1u-
ence to that extent in proo"ging the war;
THE WHEAT CRop.-The Edgefeld Is. c.
Advertiser says:
+ "Wheat is taking beautiful start TO grow off,
and there is yet for insgivinss as to the
crop. In the western part of this district it is
said to be looking uncommonly promising"
A letter from Tuskegee, Ala, says:
sThe best lands in this section were sown in
wheat. Though late, it looks we'll. Much has
been sown, and farmers greatly cheered with
the prospect. Thus far the season has been quite
favorable. The weather is now warm, and vege-
tation is rapidly bursting forth Everybody is
busy planting something upon which to live and
support the Confederate armies Corn is plentiful
to meet the wants of the people, and some to spare
And should the wheat and oat crops turn out well,
the price of corn must fall Meat is quite scarce,
aud, of course, high in figures"
The Athens (Geo) Watchman says:
"Every thing seems to indicate that there will
be an abundant wheat crop this year. No matter
how abundant it may be, there will be demand !
for all of it. A large breadth of land is sown,
we learn-the crop is backward in appearance,
but an excellent stand on the ground The yield
will no doubt be very heavy at harvest"
The Rome (Geo) Courier says:
"From what we have seen and heard, the wheat
crop is looking fine and promises well.".
In this section of North Carolina we learn that
the prospect for large crop of wheat is good.