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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-01-06

The Yankees have ono unfailing "base" TO Gfall
back on, in order TO account for their uniform
want ct success in the "ou to Richmond" Ii 10
the short and comprehensive syllable "if" IL
Mcdowell had joined his forces to McCellan's,
the 'young Napoleon" would have captured Rich
mond, and if Burnside's pontoons had arrived in
time he would have swept Lee from tho heights
around Fredericksburg with the bosom of fdostruc-
ton.
elf" is n very short, but q very important word
in human affairs. If Adam had not fallen there
would now be war and no Yankees. If Julius
Caesar had listened to the advice of bis wife, the
ungrateful steel Of Brutus would not have found
his heart. If Grouchy had come up to time at
Waterloo, or if Blucher had been behind time,
England would not be 6rstrate power. If the
Abolitionists had not got possession Of the Gov
ernment of the United States, the Union would
still be in existence If the combinations Of
Generals could always be carried out to their sat
isfactiOn, there would be necessity of On off"
to vindicate their regulations Even admitting
that an "if' can account for the past failures Of
Mcclellan & Co., what is to insure them against
an "if with.their future operationsl
Does 1t ever occur to these gentry that IL tho
Confederate agents had always carried out tho OBJ.
vious dictates of wisdom and common sense, the
condition Of the Federals would be worse than it
is at present? IF we had pushed on to Washing
ton AFTER the first battle Of Manassas, what would
have prevented the Capital from falling into our
hands, and Maryland from being redeemedi II
the orders of Gen. Johnston had been carried out
at the battle of Seven Pines, what would have
saved the whole Federal force from falling into
our net? II the Merrimac had not been blown up,
what would have saved the Federal transports
If the orders of Gen. Lee had been strictly carried
out in the battles around Richmond, not man Of
McClellans retreating army would ever have es-
capped So we, too, have our offs" which, If they
had not happened, would more than balance all the
i'"ils" which have brought grief to the Yankees.
We have no faith IN any OF che offs" by which
they undertake to account for the failure Of their
Generals. But willing to concede the vast
Importance Of the f," and to conceds that il may
determine the fate of this contest This is only 70
admit that the events of war, like those of peace,
are all under tho control Of Divine superintend-
ence In this, we free to confess, is great
est trust and confidence When We look at the
enormous odds against US, and the wonderful maH-
ner in which, over and over again, they have been
made Of no effect, we not only willing but anx-
ious, to rcpose our cause in the same hand which
has hitherto directed our affairs II we continue
humble and con1dng, and If We neglect nc means
. of preparation which prudence and energy sug-
gest, naYc every reason to believe that our Fu
turc will be brilliant our Past.--Riehmond
D,patch.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-01-06
FROM MEXICO.

The news from Mexico brought by the steamer
Eagle, at New York, from Havana, and which We
get through Northern papers, is important. The
French troops at Tampico are suffering fearfully
from sickness. Jalapa and Alvarado had been
occupied by the French. President Juarez has
issued proclamation, inficting the penalty of
death upon all who shall carry dispatches to or
from the French army. The conseq quence is that
no courier from the city Of Mexico had reached
the coast before the last mail left. All commu.
nicatiOn between the interior and the coast is now
virtually cut of
The Havana Dario de Ia Marina, OF the 9th
November. contains short article on the proposed
French Railroad from Vera Cruz to OriEaba II
says that the rails and other necessary articles
have all been purchased in the United States.
The Diaro thinks that the establishment of such a
road is only part Of the plans of Gen. Forcy for
facilitating the transit OF ammunition, provisions
&c., through the country, and does not regard the
movement as pointing to any heightened occupa-
tion of the country by the French Ii refers TO
the railways built in the Crimes in illustration of
its views
The French were quietly occupying .Jalapa.
Gen Berthier had issued lengthy address to tho
people, in which he is very severe on the guerlas
In his proclamation, he says that the French have
no other design. in Jalapa than to restore conf
dence and prosperity to the people. The French,
he said, would respect their Independence, and
would be guilty Of no acts Of oppression; fhey
would always be found on the side Of law and
order--the only basis on which nations can bo
strong and powerful. To all gooG men the French
were ready to offer the hand Of friendship and
good fellowship. While remaining in occupation \
of the city, their only view would be to extend
the hand of amity and to aid in the regeneration
of the Mexican people.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-01-06
THE SOUTHERN
Hepatic Pills.

This combination of medicines first prepared By
the proprietor in 1926, when he pronounced by
three eminent hysicianS in a Southern city in an
advanced stage of Consumption. These pills cured
him. He is over seventy years of age and in dis
charge of active professional duties Their good eff
fcct upon others created such demand for them that
he compelled to desist from supplying them gratu
itously.
They are NOT recommended by the proprietor az
good for all diseases but only such arises from
DISORDERS OF THE LIVER. Many persons have
testified to their good effects in Chills and Fevers, Bill
ious Fever, Yellow Fever Pneumonia, Dyspepsia &C,
SC. They excellent FAMILY MEDICINE.
Read the following:
s. D. WALLACE, Esd Treasurer of the Wilmington
and Weldon Rail Road Aug 80, 1922 says: "lt has
been said that "DyspEpsIA" is national disease.
suffering Providentialy friend furnished me with a
few boxes of the 'Hepatic Pills., and the of them
has perfected cure. In my family they have been
used frequently with eminent success. Among my
quaintances, many cases originating from diseased
liver have been relieved and cured by them regard
them an Invaluable medicine, and take pleasure in
forwarding this voluntary tribute"
Cor. JOHN WRIGHT, of Goldsboro', \. c., (Aug. IA,
1862 says: ~ have used the Southern Hepatic Pills
in my family here and also on my plantation in Ala
bama and always with success. | have valuable
girl who had been long time under treatment
for consumption, without receiving any benefit. AL
most in her extremity was induced to try the Hepatic
Pills They were given according to directions and
she is well, entirely restored by them. similar
case occurred among my servants in Alabama. For
liver and lung diseases | have perfect confidence i'll
them
Full directions and other certificates will be found
on the wrapper of each box.
The great rise in the price of medicines compes the
proprietor put these pills at SO cents box. AS il
may not be possible procure all the ingredi-
ents it would be well for the afflicted to order them
From the price above stated, liberal discount will
be made to dealers long the pills be furnished
Address GEORGE W. DEEMS, Wilson, n. C.
For sale in Charlotte, n. c., by F.
SCARF, Druggist.
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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-01-06

PUMK1Ns AND SoUAsHEs.-At large aericul-
sural show in New York there exhibited
pumpkin weighing 270 pounds and a bunch of
sauashes, from one vine, weighing, all together,
l25 pounds, or averaging nearly 30 pounds each
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-01-06

THE NEXT SESSION OF CosGREss.-Ihe Ex-
change Hotel has been taken for the next session
of Congress, dependent only upon vote Of that
body at the first day of meeting. The large
dining room and the ladies' ordinary viii be oc-
cupied by the two branches, and the several com
mittees will meet in the convenient rooms Of the
spacious building-RiehmoSd Dispatch.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-01-06
Deserter. Arrested

On the 18th of November, a man who calls himself
WILLIAM HINSON aud representing himself as a de-
serter from the 44th Georgia Regiment-Col. Lumpkn
was taken up in CASTOR county, n. c., and lodged in
Meckienh"rg jail. He was riding large gray mare,
about years old, toretop slightly trimmed and blue
spot on the wether lie acknowledges having stolen
said mare from gentleman living between Winchester
and Staunton, Va. TIE undersigned has the in
possession awaiting the call of the owner who can
have the same by proving property paying charges
live in Lincoln county, miles below Beatties Ford
JOHN DAVIS.
Nov rs 1852 2n-ud
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NIW MiNUFACTURING COMPANY
TWFTWaIIE q. =. "
sTEYENS sEHgE'E & MCLEAN.
PR8PRIETORS.

PKDPRIETORS.
w are now manufacturing, by stcam-power, all
Kinds of B.d>tcads, Tables, Chairs, Wa5iStands an,!
everything appcrraning to the Furniture and Cabinet
Business.
We also making very pretty, durable and
superior Wood t;tntcen to which invite the special
attention Of Offices and soldiers
UG:rr- from the iruic and public generally
srcttuy solicited. confident in abiiit V
10 please TIE most fastdious. Orlcrs promptly filled.
j. II. STEVENS,
". II. SCHUTT,
Charlotte Nov D. 1862 IF J. A. MCLEAN.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-01-06

CoRs Law IN ALABAMA.-The Legislature
Of Alabama has passed bill requiring that no
person, except, the producer and miller, shall sell
corn without first obtaining license from the
Judge of Probate of 4he county 10 which the corn
is 70 be sold, and the party 80 licensed Is not
allowed to sell corn 81 greater profit than ~ per
cent on the price paid 20 the prodecer and
charges. exclusive of the fees and taxes on tie
license; and no miller Is allowed 10 sell corn except
thai which he receives as toll for grinding, Oh
which b. produces himself Heavy penalties ar 4
fixed to che violation Of this Law; and the exporta
ton of corn from the State is forbidden, except by
permission Of the Commissioners CouH Of the
county from which the is to be exported, and
excepting, also, corn belonging TO the UOnfederate
Government or TO any Of the Confederate States
This law Las been approved by the Governor.
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NOTICE.
CHARLOTTE, N.

Our terms are three dollars per year in advance.
E@ The Democrat riU be discontinued to all sutseri
6ers at the expiration of the time for whch ii IS paid
Those ho to continue must before or at the e1-
piration of their time.
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Prospectus OF the
DAILY STATE JOURNAL.

On and after the lst day of November, the Stnte
Journal will be published Daily, Tri-weekiy and
Weekly. The Daily State Journal will contain all the
received up to the latest hour before mailing and
viii consist of editions daily. The Morning Ed-
ton will conluE the news by the evening mails, and
all tclc.,ra}hic news up 10 o'clock the previous
night, and w be supplied to city subscribers and sent
by the morning mails North and East; the Evening
Edition will be printed at o'clock p. m, and will
contain the additional news by telegraph up to
0 clock p M, and will De to subscribers by the
trains west and by the Fayetteville mail Thus sub
scri b"rS matter in what direction they may live,
will have the news up to the departure Of the mails.
Arrangements have been made to procure tclcgra7hc
from all parts of the Coutedcracy, expressly for
the State Journal. General news by Mail viii be
promptly published The Markets Will be fully re-
ported Reliable Correspondents will be secured in
the Army and elsewhere. The Legislative Proceed
ings will he reported daily by competent Reporters
The State journal will be essentially newspaper.
TERMS: For the Daily--l2 months, St; 6 months,
81 80; months, 81; mouth, 81. For the Tr-W eek
ly-l2 months, 81 months s. so; months, 81 90.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-01-06
Lincolnton Female Seminary, Chr 4Dfstrrn Dfmotrat
hlNoo1NioN, N: o' c.
LINCOLNTON, n. {

a, S. LANDER, A. NJ, Principal. ....-.
I Miss NJ. ]. Tucker, Mrs. C. RosEAAs, Miss A. u.
HAGEs Mrs. 81. J. LANGDoS, Mrs. L. A. LAsDkr,
Assistants.
The Spring Session, 1868, will begin on Monday,
February End, and close Friday the 9Th of June.
CHARGES PER SESSION.
Board including fuel and washing, at s. 90 per
week, SSo 90
Incidental Tax ..... w ......... .............. 90
! Regular Tuition including Latin and Singing,
from SIO 10 ~ 0O
French, III W
Music Piano Guitar, 20 90
Use OF instrument, 80
Pupils furnish their candles towels, and toilet
soap.
TEEMs:-Seventy- five dollars required IN advance :;
the balance the end of the session. No deduction
for absence unless in of serious illness.
The Town of Lincolnton has long been proverbial
for its healthiness. 1t has daily Railroad communica
ton with Charlotte, from which it is only two hours
distant For the benefit of pupils from ckly sections
our long vacation is in the winter.
Our building will accommodate about sixty boarding
pupils The boarding department is under the mme
date charge of the Principal and his wife, who, with
most Of the other teachers, habituay at the
table, and lodge under the roof, with the girls
The fact that we have semi-annual classes enables
to enforce higher standard of scholarship than is
usual in the best institutions conducted the ordna
ry annual plan. Diplomas of Graduation will be given
to those who complete our College Course
Thankful for The liberal patronage given while at
High Point, appeal with confidence to the public
for contin of the in and superior
location.
For additional information address the Principal.
NV. Ii, 1862 4m-pd
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SIS IN ADVANCE.


want to purchase Green and Dry HIDES for the
,rrnose of tanning: also large quantity of TAN
BARK For these articles the highest market cash
price will be paid
JOHN TRELOAR
Ch,rIot.r Oct. %, 1862 -pd
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FLAX SEED.

TIE AYR OH. COMPANY will pay the highest price
for lax Seed, in any quantity. Apply at Z. Nye
UutcHisou 4 Co.'S Drug Store.
October IA. 1862 'lm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-01-06

YANKEE CRUELTY.-A gentleman from p" es-
tern Virginia states that two or three ladies are
imprisoned in the Jail in Wheeling, and tied 10 ne
floor, on the charge of disloyal sentiments :, ana
practices. Such outrages upon humanity call 1or
the prompt action of our Generals In the nes''
not upon women, but upon the first male subjects
of Pierpont and Lincoln who fall into our hands.
They should tie up the first dozen Yankees they
capture to the trees, aud keep them tied till these
young ladies are released.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-01-06

The subscriber, having entered into a contract for
building the Railroad from Danyille to Greensboro is
de>lrous of devong his whole time to that work and
oHers nlS SlEAN MILL for sale. The property sit
uAtcd IN the towu of Charlotte on the North tarolina
itail Road 1S SIX run of Mill Stones and the Four
has high reputation throughout the Southern Confed
eracy.
1t has also 4 Barrel Factory with improved Nasbine
~ and Cooper shops attached, which will be sold
with the Mil separately JOHN WILKES :
Sept. Is. 1852 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-01-06

GARKoTIxG.-Two citizens OF North Carolina, 4
Mr. Uarroway Of Johnston, and Dir jas g. Ray
ner, have been gsrroted by rufhanE DsarRiehnon
and robbed Of what they had on their persons
Our people on visiting Richmond should be care.
fu! about going out at night and not to &c Sns Q.
the city in search Of the camps, unless attended
some one they know,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-01-06
THE VOICE OF THE ARMY.

writing to US on business says:
!" We have heard strange things about the Lesis-
lature now in session at Raleigh. Can it be pos
sible that they are jesting important sub
ject (open Conflict with the Confederate Govern
nlent) or do they wish to undo all that the blood
of their army has won for them since the COM
mencement of the war :"
correspondent says:
"The feelings of the army are intensely excited
at the disgraceful conduct of the Legislature.
Our troops are the admiration of the entire army
for their dignifed department as we'll for their
fighting qualities. But lately we have had some
hard words with the troops from other States,
nearly resulting in blows or bloodshed. This has
resulted from taunts thrown at our men, such as
"When are you going home? Your State is going
to back out is she? Getting scared, eh?' l tell
you in all seriousness that the temper Of our men
is sorely tried by this sort Of thing. They could
readily be induced to return home-if it was to
break up the Internal Legislature What do they
mean?'
The foregoing needs no comment. But it is a
burning shame that the brave fellows who have
noby and gallantly placed their glorious old State
in the front ranks of the States of the Confederacy
should have their feelings outraged and their
faces crimsoned by the disgraceful conduct of
those who are misrepresenting them at home.
But a time will come when the soldiers can settle
the account for themselves-Raleigh Journal
NEARLY PLAYED oUT.-The Chicago Times
insists that the notorious W. G. Brownow, some
times called Parson is an emissary of Jeff. Davis
and that he is sent to infame the minds OF the
people of the North, and work them to pitch of
madness. The truth is that Brownlow is acting
his nature in joining the North. He has made
handsome fortune by the sale of his book, all OF
which money has come out of the pockets OF the
people of the North. Thus his avarice is satlsh-
ed. He knew that in the South he was toe well
known to be permitted to occupy prominent
position, and he cannot live without being the
centre Of fuss or creating storm. Rather than
not be noticed he would take any side, or main
tain any position, right or wrong. He has sue
ceeded in gaining notoriety. He now proposes TO
lead an army into East Tennessee and commit
some outragcs so as to become famous. We NOTICE
that the Northern people are getting very tired OF
him, and Brownlow is getting desperate for tear ne
will sink out Of sight. He makes speeches, writes
and publishes spasnrodc letters, and creates STIR
in every way he can. But be is nearly played OUT
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-01-06
CoPartnerSh1P.
WILLIAMS & OATES

Have this day associated with them in the Mercantile
and Commission business, LEWIS w. SANDERS.
The style of the firm will hereafter be
WILLIAMS, OATES i CO.
NOTICE.-Al persons indebted 10 the late firm of
Williams Oates will please call and settle up, as
We wish to close old business
WILLIAMS 4 OATES,
Dee ., 1852 If
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IRON FOR. SALE

& ,ni,n W." '''"I' at my Furnace in Lincoln county
WRnTGiT ipnx ~ Ex'Ncolnton, about 10000 LBS. Of
Lam nraI,,r''i N-,yre plow moulds, bars g..
! ~ " prepared to cast machine irons of - L;I
cash. OF"Srs SoIclted-terms
Ja!y -. 1862 t, j. W. DERR
F"' Spring Hill Porpe
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-01-06
Repairing, FSeli-hau"in~ g.

The subscriber begs leave to inform the ,tI;, ,,.
ale IS prepared TO Repair Locks of ever mat
Clocks and JeweIry: he will also clean Levi
very low price; will make Keys of all kinds in fat
kind of light Repairing done at short notice So, 81,
attention paid to Bell-hangng. He NAV he fonnd oI
posite the post office. W W Wo0nEr 'P
Jan 29. 1862.
Wanted ten thousand old Keys, of different sixes.
sid Gun-locks. &c. w W WOODED
'an 2s 1852 opposite the post -oifse
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ADVERTISING RATES:


Advertisements for the Daily will be inserted in the
Tr-Wcekiy free Of charge. This is inducement
which fail to the attention of advertisers
The above rates apply only to the daily paper. Ad-
vertiScments will be inserted in the Weekly paper at
the usual regular rates. viz: One dollar per square for
tie first insertion, and cents for each sub
segment insertion.
Address, JOHN SPELMAN,
Editor and Prourietor
Oct. 81 1862 Raleigh n c
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S. LANDER, A. NJ, Principal. A.
Miss NJ. J. Tucker, Mrs. G. RosEAAs, Miss A. ii.
HAGEs, Mrs. 81 j. LANGDos, Mrs. L. A. LAsDkH,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-01-06
Flour Mill for Sale.

Oct. 81. 1862
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The Spring Session, 1868, viii begin on Monday,
February End, and close on Friday the 10th OF june
The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1863-09-11

A Swamp Island correspondent Of the
Philadelphia Inquirer says:
Colonel Serrell of the New York Engi-
neers had the charge Of the construction OF
the "Sw amp Angel" and being Of an ener-
ge,ic constitution himself. and not afraid to
enter swamps, you can imagine his surprise
when one of his lieuteu usnts. whom he had
ordered to take twenty men and enter this
swamp, said he .'he could not do it--ihc
mud was too deep" Colonel Serrell ordered
him to try He did so, and the lieutenant
returned with his men covered with mud.
and said:
Colonel. the mud is over my mems
heads; l can't do it,"
The colonel insist ed, and told the lieuten.
ant to make a requisition for anything that
was nece ssary for the safe passage Of tho
swamp. The lieutenant made his requisi-
ton in writing. on the spot. II was - fol-
lows: $50
II want twenty men eighteen feet long.to
GROSS swamp fifteen feet Deep"
The joke was . good one. IL secured.
however. not cubit to tho stature of the
lieutenant. but rather his arrest for disrespect
to his superior. The battery. however. was
built with the aid of wheelbarrows aud sand.
Like Jonah's gourd. it sprang up in . night.
and Beauregard withered under il iu his
modern Nineveh. which viii be destroyed.