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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-03
THE ELECTION.

Mr.. EEIToR: The election for members of
Congress occurs on Wednesday next, the 4th day
OF November. Can it be possible that the true
men of this District will .alow the Hon. William
Lander to be defeated man who in Congress and
out OF it has given the Government an unwaver-
ing support. Beyond doubt there is a large ma
jority of the voters of this District true to the
Confederate cause, but if they by carelessness and
apathy permit Lander to be defeated, the cause
will certainly suffer, and the time may come when
tories will not only talk against the Confedcracy
as they are now doing, but will act against it, and
thus bring civil war to our midst. | do not say
that DIR. Ramsay, Mr.. Lander's opponent, is nm
true to the South, (although he denounces the Con-
tederate Administration and its measures for prose-
cutting the war,) but do say that every dcserter,
skulker and tory, every man who is for stopping
the war upon any terms it it requires sub
mission to our brutal and cruel enemies, every
coSecript who wants to evade military duty, all
and every one are opposed to MIR. Lander and in
favor of DR.. Ramsay. This should be warning
to true mep, and 60 SO far to say that it ought
to dispose DIR. Ramsay to decline being a eandl-
date. Why, sir, the other day man, citizen Of
the county of Mecklenburg, proclaimed that he
was for Ramsay aud for the old Union. Are we
who are suffering, and having our sons, brothers
and fathers murdered by the Yankees, going to
allow such declarations to be made without swift
and severe punishment to those who make them !?
Il repeat, that if we allow Lander to be defeated
we shall have trouble here at home, for the dis
loyal will feel encouraged in their tratorous con-
duct If those who are the bold and unfinching
friends of the Government and Administration are
defeated in this election, then the Yankees will
feel encouraged to invade our State in all direc-
tons and continue the war for our subjugation and
ruin, and thus the war will be prolonged.
earnestly appeal to the friends Of the Confed-
eracy, to those who want to convince the enemy
that we will never submit, and to those who are
really anxious for independence and peace to turn
out on Wednesday and vote for Lander. Let
every true man urge his neighbor to 60 to the
polls. l have travelled in every county in the Dis
trict but oHe, and | tell MIR. Landers friends that
there is necessity for energy and activity. A
little exertion now may save much trouble here
after. NO-PARTY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-03
TO CAPITALISTS.

Will be sold at Charlotte, N. c., Monday the 23d
November, 1863, valuable Real Estate, as follows:
The we'll known Mansion House, containing forty
Rooms.
Also, two fine brick Stores, one hundred and fifty
feet long, each,
Also, three cellar Stores, now occupied by W. p
Moore, Young, Wriston Orr, Fisher Burroughs
and others.
Also, two brick Stores, three stories high, with n
good Dwelling House above, containing eight large
rooms, adjoining the State Bank, occupied by Ii
Williams Co., Southern Express Company, I
Butt and others. :
Also, handsome Private Residence, containing ten
rooms, with and half acres OF land, and beauti
full garden, in a pleasant part of the city.
kksy- Possession can be had forthwith.
B. The said property being in the most desra-
BILE business part of The town. and in the interior OF
the Southern Confederacy, with numerous railroads
connecting and with the amount Of business now do
inc in this city and neighborhood, offers the best in
ducement purchasers Persons wishing to purchase
by private sale portion, the whole do 80 by
calling at Charlotte, \. c..
Nov 8, 1858 81 VIM TRELOAR.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-03

In Cabarrus county the 9th ult., Miuna, daugh-
ter of Mr. James Allison, aged years.
In Rockingham, Richmond county, the 23d ult
Mrs Harriet Ann Steele, wife Of Col Walter L. Steele
and daughter of Thos Crawford deed, ofTeunessee.
Killed on the battle field at Bristow Station, Va on
Wednesday evening, the l4th OF October Lieut.. Paul
Barrnger Grer, third Of Andrew Grier deceased,
in the 25th year of his age. A widowed mother,
brothers and sisters the loss OF generous and
noble and brother, who all that self sacrifice
and affection could make him. covenant-keeping
God is all their trust HE will be with you in six,
yea in seven troubles" FRIEND.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-03
NORTHERN AND EUROPEAN NEWS.

The Petersburg Express has extracts from the New
York Herald of the 28th, four days later.
Yankee state that the advance Union forces
eastward from Corinth under OSterhauS encountered
two brgades of rebel cavalry under Lee and Forrest
The fight lasted hour, when the rebels driven
back with severe loss. The Federal l1ss was seven
killed and tLirty-seven wounded.
The steamer Mist boarded by gucril1as below
Helena, the 21st, who robbed the boat OF $50, 900
and other valuables and then set her fire.
European advices to the l9th~have been received.
News unmportant Henry Ward Beecher had address
ed large audience at Liverpool in support OF his Alb
clifton views. he violently interrupted by Con-
federate sympathizers.
VOTE OF N c. SOLDIERS IN VIRGINIA
Brandy Station, Oct. 3O.-The North Carolina troops
in the army of Northern Virginia voted yesterday for
members of Congress- The result far heard from is
follows:
FIFTH (RALEIGH) DISTRICT.
The official of the 18th N e. Troops follows
Companies and d from Granville county, for Arlington
and X. from Warren county for Arlington 56, Turner
Company III from Nash county, for Arlington 10
Turner 6. These Turner votes given by five desert
and conscript The voting in the Regiments as
far heard from is almost unanimously for Arlington
EIGHTH (CHARLoTTE) DISTRICT.
Companies and E (of the 18th Regmcnt) voted 45
for Lander and none for Ramsay.
The Goth N. O. Regiment gave Lander Sc; Ramsay g.
Stansll l.
I'd, Sd and 9TH DISTRICTS
DANIELS Observation-Disclosures 81 Yellowly %. Nc
Rae H. Faison IL, Leach L. Deyane T. Ashc So, Chris
tian 70.
RAMsEuR's BRIGADE -Brdgers 1872 Yellowly Sc
McRae 81, Faison So Leach 80, Dcvane a. Ashe 100
Christian AZ.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-03

ENGLAND's CoNDUcT.-The conduct of the Eng
lish authorities towards the Confederacy has been
marked by barefaced unfairness and shameful dis
regard of the rights of free and independent peo-
ple The last and greatest outrage is the seizure
of two steamers by the British authorities which
built at Liverpool, and said to be for the Con-
federate Government. While England allows the
Yankees to obtain all the war materials they want
and ship them unmoesed from her ports, she sud
denly stands upon her ''neutraity' and detans two
vessels because it is charged by Lincolns spies in
England that they lthe vessels designed for the
Confederates. The English Government has lost
no occasion to snub and insult US, but has been
very careful to use every opportunity possible to
please and crafty the Yankee nation. The time
will surely come when England will have cause to
regret her treatment of country but in that day
let US laugh at her calamity and mock when her
fear cometh.
We are unable, (remarks the Richmond
Dispatch) to repel this act Of war! for act of war
it is. But we trust that it will be held in everlasting
remembrance by this and all future generations of
Southern men. Calling the act itself is, it is
rendered still more CALLING by the insult offered to
our understandings in the pretence that it is done
through righteous respect for the sacred duty Of
eutrality-neutrality which is only active when it
is brought to bear upon us-which supplies tens of
thousands of recruits to the Yankees but finds its
conscience deeply wounded by the attempt to sup
ply with two ships of war.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-03

-LINcoLN's LAST CALL.-Lincoln calls upon
his Yankees to volunteer and if they do not volun-
teer; thr eatens them with another draft The vol
unteering is a farce, and the draft may prove u
tragedy. The Yankees are fond oc the Anacon-
da as applied to their enemies, but the Boa Con-
scripter, as applied to themselves is not to their
liking We agree with Canada journal, that
this last call of Lincoln is the best proof of veal.
ness he has yet given. "a little more grape,
Capt. Bragg, and the Bueua Vista Of Yankee,
dom IL certain
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Administrator Sale.

The undersigned, rs Administrator the estate OF
G. +. Caldwell deceased, will sell 81 the late residence
of the said deceased Thursday the l2th oC Noyem
Der, the following property, viz Two Mules, two
Horses, Cattle and Hogs Wheat, Corn, Oats, Hay aud
Fodder, one road Wagon Buggy, Harness aud Farm
ing Tools; also, 2,OUO lbs Seed Cotton.
All persons indebted 10 said estate are notified to
forward and pay, and all having claims viii pre-
sent them according to law.
Oct-27, 'G3 3t-pd ID. s. CALDWELL, Admir-.
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NOTICE.

The Wnrdcns Of The Poor of Mccklonbfrg county
will meet Mt the Poor House the l4h of November,
at 10 o'clock, for the purpose Of electng Steward
and Physician for the year 1864. Those wishing the
places must bring recommendations OF their moral
character and steady habits with their bids, &c.
We also give notice that the Steward cannot receive
panpers without permission from or two Of the
members Of the Board. @ WALLIS, Chm.
Oct u. % 3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-03

u A by the name of Smith is announced
candidate for Congress in the 9th District, in
opposition to the Hon. B. S. Gather. Smith has
been under arrest for some time past disleyal
person. Gen. Hoke who has been in the noun
tans arresting deserters and tories considered
Smith about bad any, and therefore arrested
him. No doubt Smith would make fair represent
tative for aeserters, tories and grumblers and fault
finders generally, and there is no doubt but that
such men will vote for him.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-03

p6rG. b. Lamar, President Of the Bank of
Commerce, and late Of the Bank Convention at
Richmond, in conjunction with officers of tho
Banks in other States, requests that meeting Of
the representatives Of the banks, in the CoufeGe-
crate States, and members elect to Congress, be
held in Augusta, on the 10Th November, to con-
slider and act on questions relating to the currcn-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-03

desire to sell the Printing Materials connected with
the late "North Carolina Wing" newspaper published
in this town The materials consist Of Hand Press
with linking Apparatus Long Primer and Brewer Type
together with fair assortment Of Fancy and JOB Type
Further information will be furnished by addressing
the undersigned at Charlotte, n. @.
Oct 81, CO RACHAEL r. HOLT0N.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-03

BRUTIsH.-The Yankee commander at Murfrees-
bero Tenn, issued order forbidding all milIers
from grinding any grain for the wives and families
of those who belong to the 'rebel army" Persons
violating this order to have their property
fiscated and the offender suffer capital punishment
All merchants were forbid in the same order to sell
thing to families of rebel proclivities.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-03

On Tuesday the 18th day Of November next will be
exposed public sale, she late residence Of J. O.
Cochran, decd all the property of said deceased viz
Wheat Corn, Oats, Fodder, 1 Mule, Cattle, Hogs,
Sheep, Wagon, Buggy, Household and Kitchen Furni-
ture, and other articles not necessary TO mention.
Terms made knowR day Of sale.
All persons having claims must present them accord
ing to law. Those owing the estate must pay.
X. l.. DGARMoN, Admir-.
October 9th. 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-03
RUNAWAY

From the plantation of Mrs II. A. Hunter, in Sharon
ncghborEood negro named WASH, about 80
years old, medium size, and copper color. IL is sup
npsed that he has been persuaded of by some mean
white person, and may be trying to make his way
the Yankees. reward of $50 will he paid for his
apprehension and delivery to me- or his confinement in
any Jail J. w. HUNTER.
Oct 81 1863, If
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HEADQUARTERS, Odd Battalion,
uard for Home Defence, Charlotte, Oct %

The nembers OF the ed Battalion, Guard for Home
Defence, arc commanded TO meet ia Charlotte at 10
o'clock ~, on Friday the 9Th day OF November,
armed and equipped the law directs for drill and
inspection.
By order Of T. n. Brem, It. Col commanding,
J. II. WILSON, Jr., AdJutsut.
October 9th. II
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STRAYED,

Prom the subscribers pasture about ~ days ago, two
Beef Cattle-one o white specified Bull, the other
red Heifer The above cattle were bought in the
neiobborbood of Davidson College. Any information
as 10 their whereabouts will be thaukfulyreceivsd
and the person literally rewarded for their trouble.
Oct 5, 1868 J. T. hVse.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-03

MOVE IN THE RIGHT D1REcTloN.-It is
stated that of the largest meetings of the citi-
zens of Warren county, N. c., ever held in that
county, assembled on the Goth of October, at War
renton, and passed the following resolutions:
LIST. Resolved, That We, the citizens of Warren
county, will promptly deliver the tenth of our pro-
ducts to the Government required by law.
I'd. Resolved, That we pledge ourselves to sell
to the Government and families of soldiers and
other consumers all Of surplus products at the pri-
/ ces established by Government, and we further
pledge ourselves when any citizen refuses to sell
his surp!Ss at Government prices to report him to
the Government agent, that bis surplus may be
impressed.
Sd. Resolved, That we will not under any cir
cumstaEces sell to Spectators or encourage spec
ulation in the necessares of life
4th. Resolved, That We regard it to be the duty
OF all good citizens to sustain the credit of the
Government, and we will look upon him as pub
lie enemy who directly or Indirectly seeks to de-
preeate the currency
9Th. Resolved, That the merchants, meehan-
les, tanners, millers and traders of whatever
character, who buy to sell again and charge more
than thirty per cent. profit on their purchases,
shall not be considered IS embraced in the second
! resolution consumers.
9th. Resolved, That the Chairman of this
meeting appoint two persons in each district to
procure the names of all who are willing to sub
sol,pe 'nelr names to the foregoing resolutions,
"u "nen SO obtained report the same to the Chair
..an' ai oraer that he may present these resolu-
o's' 'osetneT with the names of all who subscribe
.neu, u uie county court, with request that
'ney Dc spread upon the minutes of the said court
Us part OF the history Of the times.
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LOST,

At Zion Camp Ground, nenr Davidson College,
Sunday the 18th instant, GOLD NECKLACE and
LOCKET attached. reward Of 50 will be paid for
its delivery to Mrs Sarah II Wifhers al Davidson Col
lege, at. this Office.
&c; q, SO I'D
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S25 REWARD,

NV boy MONROE Runaway the 22d October inst.
He is very dark about feet 10 inches high and about
rs years old will pay the above reward for him.
suppose he is in this neighborhood.
JAMES s JOHNSTON,
Oct 81 ca I'm Davidson College, N o
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-03

In :hs county on. the 27th nit, by ihcRey. W. hc-
Douald, Col. DC. Maxwell to Miss Maggie Z. Wat
son, daughter Of Or. s. B. Watson.
In Milton, N. c., OF the 2sth ult. Brig Gen. S D..
Ramseur C. s. A, to Miss Ellen Richmond
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-03

IMPORTANT BANK MovEMENT.-We invite at
tention to the proposed meeting in Augusta the
10th inst, in relation to the currency question We
hope that the proposition will be responded to in the
desired way end that much good will come from it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-03
THE AYR OIL COMPANY,

tST. CATHEkINES MILbbiJ
Will exchange Salt for Flax Seed, Wheat, Corn or
Bacon delivered the Mills two miles below Char
Iotte r NYE HUTCHINSON, Secretary,
Oct 81, 63 I'm
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NOTICE.

The Stockholders of the ". @. Insurance Company
will please take notice that the second instanent OF
Is per centum will be due on the 18th Of November
next j. NJ. SPRINGS, Sec'y
Ocil ga
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-03

~ g don't know why it is that the Mail Agents
on the ~ Z. Railroad neglect to leave our packets
Oh papers on Monday evenings at Query's and other
roS' oin'tS between this point and Concord. 1t
causes US loss ana our subscribers much inconven-
fence, and we will not submit to such neglect much
TO 6ams h dT not know which of the Agents
doubt. 'i~iie 'here Is no
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-03

ne We regret to hear of the death of Lieut.. Robt.
Bryce of this place (of the o9th Regiment cavalry
He was wounded in the late fights in Virginia He
was a gallant soldier and n good officer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-03

IL Inc publication of the State Joarnai,- at
Raleigh has been resumed. The terms for tho
Daily issue are $40 for months, Sc for 3 mon,hs
a anu - tor l month For the Tri-weekly IS for
months and 80 for 3 months. For the wy t1t
% tor months. No subscription received fnr y J
longer time than E months Address, John Snsl'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-03

Every denomination of the Yankee postal curren-
cy is counterfeited, and the Louisville Democrat
says there parties in Louisville who have been
manufacturing it for six months. All the currency
now in circulation is to be called in and new kind
is to, be issued to take its place. We understand
that it is being cancelled at the rate of $4,000
per day.
The Yankee authorities encouraged and allowed
their people to counterfeit Confederate money. and
now the scoundrels are tampering with their own
currency. 1t takes Yankee to cheat Yankee.
Honesty is at low ebb in Yankee land:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-03

Inc wilmington and Manchester Railroad
mas declared dividend of 25 per cent, MAKING
tsays the Wilmington JournaD total dividend Of
% per cent during the year The gross receipts of
the Company for the past year are 81, 200, 900.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-03

Ssa1 we direct attention to another article on the
fency' IN to-day's paper from the pen of An ex
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-03

ATRoiTOUs ACT.-The Dent Mills" about eight
miles from Newman, i'll the county of Cowe:a. Ga,
the finest in that section of country. with a large
amount OF wheat and corn. valued at $4,000, were
set ire TO one night last week and totally DESTROYED
The mills were owned by citizens of Atlanta.
Unless the tories. Yankee sympathsers and Yam
kee spies are exterMinaed from the South we shall
lose all our mills. Burning mile. f4e1ories and
barns is one of the modes adopted by our enemies
to suhlugate US
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WANTED,

Tract Of LAND, 500 or acres good dwelling,
&c Address WILLIS ID HARRISON,
l. Oct "a, '63 If LeAsburg, Caswell Co, NO.
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rS' The Yankees have hung Dr. Wright at Nor
folk for shooting Yankee Lieutenant who pa
rading negro company through the streets of that
City and who ordered negro to arrest DR.. Wright.
similar fate would be meted to all true South
ern men if the North could subiugate us, unless we
quietly submitted to be put level with the ne
gro If the South should fall under Lincoln's pew
err fate worse than death awaits her people. DIR.
Wright was native of North Carolina.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-03

MARYLAND.-The following paragraph from
Northern paper shows how Lincoln is managing
subjug.bscria1aryland:
1.-The enlistment of negro troops in Maryland
causes a great amount of discomfort among the
shareholders in that State much indeed that a
dePutation was sent to Lincoln to request with
drawal of the recruiting officers. He replied that
the country needed soldiers, and if the recruiting
officers did anything contrary to law they would be
superseded; but the recruiting must go on
The recruiting of negro slaves to fight against the
white people of the South must 60 on, says Lincoln
and in order to get them he is robbing the people of
Mary land of their property, thus violating the oath
he took, when inaugurated as President to main
tain the constitution of the ocalled United States
The constitution of the United States to
its citizens the right to hold slave property, but
Lincoln disregards this guarantee and deprives the
people of Maryland of their lawful property. He
will next take their lands and houses. Such is the
fate of Mary land, and such will be the fate of North
Carolina and the other States composing the Con-
federacy, if the Lincoln Government ever gets them
under its power.
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GEN. j. II. MORGAN.-SOme uncertainty has ex-
listed in the public mind as to the treatment of Nor
gan and his officers by the Yankees But Lieut..
Col Aston, Morgan's Adjutant General, settles the
matter by letter to Mr.. Seldom. Secretary of War
He says:
son the Goth July Brigadier General Morgan and
most of his officers captured. They were
carried to Cincinnati and from thence he and
twenty eight of his officers selected and car
ried to Columbus, Ohio. where they were shaved
and their hair cut very close by negro convict.
They then marched to the bathroom and
scrubbed, and from there to their cells, where they
locked up. The Federal papers published,
with great delight, minute account of the whole
proceedings. Seven days afterwards forty two
from Johnstons Island TO the penitentiary and sub
jected to the same indigntes,''
Col. Aston further states Ito show the faithless-
ness of the Yankee authorities) that on occa-
sion Morgan captured Yankee regiment and pa
rolled the officers and men at the earnest request of
their Colonel; that shortly afterwards this same
Yankee regiment, instead of observing their parole
tured some of Morgan's men and treated them with
the greatest indignity and harshness, taking their
boots and hats and throwing them away, and even
taking crackers and cheese from our men in order
to make them suffer for food. The Colonel himself,
who paroled by Morgan, actually taking part
in this dastardy conduct.
Col. Aston calls the attention of our Government
to the fact that this paroled Yankee regiment was
continued in the service without being exchanged.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-03

SPECIAL. ELECTION-An election will be held in
Iincoln CASTOR and Cutawba counties on. Wednes-
dav next, for State Senator-Jas. II. White the
recent member, having resigned. John +. Hoke is
the only candidate we hear of.
An election will also be held on the same day for
O Senator for Cleveland, Rutherford and Polk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-03

u The Holston Methodist Conference, recently
held at Asheville, n. c., expelled five preachers,
Messrs. w. II. Rogers, w. H. H Duggan, r. G:
Blackburn. Jonathan L. Mann and William Mill
burn, for disloyalty to the Government The Con-
ference deserves credit for condemuing disoyalty
in this emnhatic manner.