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

will to be offered at public sale, at the Court
House in Concord Cabarrus county, n. g.. on Tuesday
the 2lat day of April next that tract of land known
the Stogner lands, adjoining the lands of Mrs. s. A.
Hudson Allen Boyer, Daniel Tinker, and others, nine
miles south of Concord, the Rocky River Road,
containing about l5S acres. Said lands have been
rented for the present year.
be given until January LIST, 1854 but the purchaser
will be entitled to the present years rent The lands
in fine cultivation aud we'll watered and exceently
adapted to the growth OF Cotton, Corn. Wheat, &c.
Also, at the time and place. that tract Of Land
adjoining the lands of Allen Boyer, Joseph Howell,
McAmy White, John Cariker, and others, containing
about SO acres, and we'll tmbered. Terms of both
sales made easy to suit purchasers.
c. s. McCURDY, Richmond, Va.
j. N. McCURDY, Agent for sale.
March 3, 1863 At
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03
THE NEWS.

Again we have to report no news of any battle;
not even skirmish of any kind is announced. Ev-
erything seems to be at standstill. The enemy,
after gathering large feet at Beaufort 5. C.' do
not seem disposed to attack Charleston and it is
now thought that the design is on Savannah or Mo-
bile more probably the latter place.
The loss of the Confederate steamship Nashville
is reported. She was owned by a joint stock COM
nauv. Some of the stock was owned by citizens Of
this county.
The last news from the North and Europe brings
nothing of Importance. The same Old story, OF
disaffection in the yankee army, is repeated.
The opinion seems to be entertained generally
that the enemy is unsuccessful in his attacks this
Spring. we shall soon have peace. Hence the i'm
portance of putting forth best exertions now.
If the yankees get any more important footholds
on southern soil the war will no doubt be continued
till the end of Linceln's term, two years from to-
morrow the 4th March.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03

BANK NoTEs-We learn that some surprise
has been expressed in the country at the adver-
tisements in the papers of Raleigh, Wilmington,
and Fayetteville offering to purchase the notes OF
Banks. 1t ought to be sufficient to quiet any un-
easiness produced thereby, to state, that these
movements probably proceed from Richmond,
where bank notes are used to pay for Northern
goods to be struggled across the Potomac into the
Confederacy. Gold and silver and State stocks
are not always to be had in sufficient quantities,
and next to these the yankees appear to like Bank
Notes. No one could expect them to receive
Confederate Eotes, for that would expose them to
the danger of residence in Fort Lafayette.
But we warn people in the Confederacy who
may seize upon this or any other pretext as rea-
for refusing discrediting Confederate notes,
that they will thereby be laying up for themselves
evil name which will stick to them as the name
tory stuck to those who worked or fought against
independence in the Revolution of 1776 The
cause depends upon the goodness of the Confede ),
rate currency, and every man and patriot should
receive it as ready as any other eco eco
CAUSE Fayetteville Observer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03
FEpERAL YANpAL1sM.-W fnd in a late conr

FEDERAL VANDALIsM.-We find in late copy
OF the Chicago Times, an account of the cowardiy
excuses of the Yankee army in their recent pas
sage down the Mississippi. correspondent:
says.
TUESDAY night brought us to Gaines Landing,
thriving, pretty place on the Arkansas shore,
and surrounded with extensive plantations on
both sides of the river. Here the excuses Of our
troops exceeded all belief Scarcely had the boats
touched the bank when large wagon was set on
fire and quickly consumed. The flames commune
Gated to one or two dwellings adjoining. which
were nearly as quickly laid in ashes During tho
evening the lower part of the town--known as
Gaston's Landng-was visited Mr. tiaston's
dwellings and out-buildings were all fred and de-
stroyed. A little below was splendid plantation,
one of the finest the river; this was completely
destroyed-not building being left upon il. A
number of dwellings in the town were DESTROYED
including one occupied by three unprotected fe.
msles these were obliged to Fly for their lives ut
midnight leaving all their effects to the devour-
ing element. Just above the town another planta-
ton with splendid cotton gin, was wholly de-
storyed. On the opposite bank there was a large
quantity of wood piled, estimated at twelve or
fifteen hundred cords. This, too, was set on fire
and burned, Notwithstanding the fact that wood
is great scarcity on the river, but very a. q
having been cut aud hauled out since the war
broke out"
These are the acts of the people who are en-
deavoring to win US back into the Union again.
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HUMILIATION AND PRAYER.-Presdent Davis
has appointed Friday the 9th Of March, to be
observed day of Fasting, Humiliation and
Prayer, and invites the people of the Confederate
States to repair to their usual places of worship
and join in prayer to Almighty God, that He will
continue His merciful protection over our cause,
scatter enemies and set at naught their evil
designs; and that He will graciousy restore 70
beloved country the blessings of peace and security
G9s- The Governor of South Carolina has desig-
mated Thursday next, the 9Th inst. to be observed
in that State day of thanksgiving, humiliation
and prayer Thanksgiving for past blessings, and
humiliation and prayer for victory over the enemy
in the expected contest on the coast No doubt if
the people of the Confederacy would pray more
earnestly for victory the of every battle, our
arms would be triumphant every time over the cruel
and wicked enemy. Our cause is just, and God
will prosper the ight.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03
Correspondence of the Western Democrat.
CAMP 23D RECT N. G. TRoops,

CAMP 23D RECT N. G. Troops,
Near Fredericksburg, Va, Feb 20, 1868. !
Mr. YATEs-Dear Sir: In making out the re-
ports of the casualties in my company from Lin
coin county, 23d n e. Reg, since the re.organL
cation of the Regim on the 18th May, 1862, I
thought it would not be amiss to send you the list,
but [ am sorry that have not time to send you
the names of the gallant boys.
the Company-twelve of whom were absent sick
the action of Seven Pines, and lost in killed and
wounded %. I am unable to state the numbers
engaged in the other battles, not being present
The total loss in all the engagements amounts to
50 officers and men out of 60-making the loss
considerable over one-half, there some five
or six who have never been in any engagement,
being on detached duty at the time, and others
absent sick. I have several men who have been
in all the engagements.
Lieut. Caldwell has been in every fight, and has
not missed days duty since he enlisted 10 my
Company and strange to say so far he has
escaped with only one ball through his clothes,
but that ball unfortunately killed one Of my most
gallant men, Lieut.. Terrence has been wounded
10 every engagement in which he has participated
and is as gallant and brave as any man.
He has received three wounds-one at Seven
Pines, one at South Mountain, one at Fredersks-
burg. Lieut.. Munday, while private, was placed
in command of the LETT wing of the Regiment at
the battle of Malvern Hill by the commander of
the Regiment because it was known he could be
relied on for galantry. He was wounded in that
engagement. Truly yours, &C.,
VIM. ii. JOHNSTON, Captain.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03
ATTENTION, CONsCRHPTS /!

All persons between the ages of Is and 40 years,
within the bounds of the S5th and S6tli Regiments,
N. Z. Militia, Meckenbarg county, hereby ordered
to appear at the Court House in Charlotte on the 3Oh
and 3lst of March, and lst I'd and Sd of April, for
medical examination and final enrolment. All are
required to attend, including those heretofore examn
ed and discharged, these who have been discharged
from the army those who have furnished substitutes
and those who may claim exemption any ground
whatever L. S. WILLIAMS,
Colonel Of 85th Regiment
B. F. BROWN,
March 3, 1863. Colonel of seth Regiment.
Bulletin COW.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

Having obtained letters of administration the
estate of j. Z. Harmon, deceased will sell at his late
residence in Charlotte Thursday the 10th of March,
all the personal property belonging to said estate
sisng in part of Household and Kitchen Furniture.
Also, one HOUSE AND LOT joining VIM. Johnston,
Adam Syler and others, in the of Church street
Terms made known on day of sale.
All persons indebted to said estate requested to
make immediate settlement, and those having claims
against the same hereby notified to present them
properly authenticated within the time prescribed by
law, this notice will be pleaded in bar of their
covery.
JAMES II. HENDERSON,
March 3, 1863 3t-pd Administrator.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03
DESTRUCTION OF THE STEAMER NASHVILLE.
FROM VICKSBURG.

MoBrLs, Feb 27.-A correspondent of the Memphis
Appeal writing from Vicksburg under date of the 23d
says
IAN enormous feet appeared this morning, larger
than has been witnessed from this point Everything
looks as if preparations almost ready for the
enemy to commence forward movement The large
force before the city cannot long remain in dleness
Persons acquainted with the country bordering the
lazoo Pass and Colo Water say if the enemy succeed
ed in getting their boats liz the Cold Water they
Will never get them out. An army of 1000 men could
hold at bay and destroy invading force of 50 900 in
that country.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03

FROM VIRGINIA

FREDERICKSBURG, Feb. 27,-The Yankees are as quiet
as church mice Whether this calm is the harbinger
of another storm of battle along this line not
sufficiently versed in military knowledge vatcination
the enemy's secrets to determine. This
WINGED Of however that the and subsequent rain
of the last five days will somewhat cool 'Fighting
Joe's forward movement ideas if any such he enter
tans for it physically impossible artillery
over the roads now. The Yankees continue to amuse
themselves with balloon ascensions, whether to de-
terine the longye1ed question of the existence of
in the moon, or to find out whether Gen. Lee is
here no. am unprepared to say.
DESTRUCTION OF THE STEAMER NASHVILLE.
SAVANNAH, February 2s.-The Nashville, ir coming
up the Ogeechee last night, grounded on q sand-bar
above Fort McAlster, and discovered this, morn
ing by the enenys fleet. An iron-clad opened FIRE
across the marsh at the Nashville So and contnu-
ed till TO- when an ncendiary shell struck the Nashville,
setting her fire. and she is a total wreck. The
fort fired upon tie iron-clad, hitting her three
Other boats from the feet sheed the fort doing
damage.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03
NOTICE..

On the 18th day of March, at the residence of James
A. Dixon, deceased will sell the following property
belonging the said deceased viz Stock of Horses,
Cows and Hogs, Corn, Bacon 2-horse Wagon,
Buggy and Harness, Household and Kitchen Fur
nture, Farming Tools, &C., and variety of articles
not enumerated. Aso the growing crop of wheat and
oats The Plantation will be rented for the ensuing
year. JAS. A. QUERY, Admir-.
March 3, 1863 2t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03
PUBLIC MEETING.

CHARLOTTE, N. c., Feb. 2sth, 1868.
At meeting of the citizens held the Court House
this day, resolutions adopted appointing the fol-
lowing committee to accept the of such persons
desire offer their services "he authorities of
Charleston" in the approaching conflict to be employ
ed in such manner may be thought best, viz Hon.
J. W. OSBORNE, DIR. JNo. H. GlBBoN RoBr F. DAVIDSON
Papers for signatures will be left at the offices of the
Democrat and Bulletin and at the Drug Store of Dr. E.
Nye Hutchinson.
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NOTICE..
March 3, 1863.
Bulletin COPY.

1t is absolutely necessary that all of the Assistant
Commissares of the County should visit every Family
whom they recommend, and know whether they have
any Cattle Hogs, Money Meat Corn, and report to
the Executive Committee on the last Saturday in
March. E. GRAHAM,
w. +. PHIFER : Ex Com.
March 3, 1868 1t W. J. HAYS,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03

All persons indebted TO the estate Of n. S. Reid,
deceased, will make payment by April Courtand ali
having claims against said deceased will present them
properly attested within the time prescribed by law
Those having demands against Charles Landfried,
deceased, will preseat them In like manner, &c.
WM. s. N0RMENT, Admir-.
Feb II. 1863 81
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$3.50 Reward.

WILL give the above reward any person who will
II take up my boy SAM, IL captured without serious
injury aud delivered TO confined in Jail that
get him. He has been lying out over twelve
months, ranging from Charlotte 10 Reedy Greek.
He is % years old, medium size and has on his
forhead. Address me at Charlotte, N. @.
Feb "a, 1894 If JNO. WOLFE.
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NEW GOODS.

Just received, and will be MADE TO ORDER, or
SOLD BY THE YARD,
Super. West of England Black Cloths;
Satin Finished Black Doeskin Cassimeres;
English Grey Cloths, fine article for Confederate
Uniforms;
Also, Confederate Staff Buttons,
J. S. PHILLIPS.
March 3, 1863 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03
S3O REWARD.

The above reward will be paid for the apPrta susion
Of JAMES u. BLUNT, q member Of my Company,
when delivered at Camp near kenhnsVille, y. O., or
wherever the Company may be stationed. Said Blunt
left the Hospital a: KnstOn with sick leave, 10 May
last and has failed TO Camp Tie IL about 30
years old feet inches high, dark bair, brown eyes.
and dark complexion, and has large scar one Of
nj, legs below the knee caused by gun-sbot wound.
He is supposed 70 be lurking in the vicinity OF Aonous
Turnout Necklenburg eonnty, or in the vicinity Of
Raleigh. By order Of Col. Nat. ". Ransom.
ID. g. Maxwell.
Capt. Co. II, 2bth n. G.. Reg't.
Fer II 1863 lm-pc
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03

~" The Confederate Congress has under consd-
Grafton proposition to give to the Confederate SOL
dirrs every negro captured from the yankee army.
excepting fugtives, those who runaway from their
masters. We hope law of that kind will be passed.
that if the free negroes of the North brought
South in the yankee armies men may capture
and ensave them. At $500 each, our brave SOL
diers would do pretty good business at capturing
prsoners-they would make resistless charges on
the negro ranks and supply themselves with gentle
'of African descent" in abundance
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03
MARRIED..

In this town, the cath ut. by the Rev. Alexander
Sinclair, w. 5. Norment Esq, to Mrs Jane 4. Todd.
In Cabarrus county, the 25th ult, by Rev ID. A.
Penick, Mr. j. L. Stafford to Miss e. l.. Mckinley,
daughter Of Alex Mckinley.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03

The undersigned will sell a very low figure, first
rate steam Saw-Mill, in good running order, with
excellent Corn-Milh attached it. The Engine is Is
horse with good Boiler. Any person wishing pur-
chase will please address WOLF 4 DAVIS,
Coburne's Store, Union co., n C.
March 3, 1863 4t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03
NRGROES FOR SALE.

On Thursday the l2th day Of March, will be sold by
the subscriber mile south Of Dallas, THIRTEEN
LIKELY NEGROES, men, likely boys, aud women
and children-the property Of John J. Rhyme, deed,
of CASTOR comfy, N. q.
JONAS HOFFMAN, Adm'r.
February ~, 1863 81
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NOTICE.

This Magistrates Of Mecklenburg county requested
TO meet at the Court House in Charlotte the 6rst
Monday in Mareh next for the purpose Of laying the
County Tar and appointing County Assessors, and
other business Of Importance punetual attendance
is required, a majority must be present
VA. MAXWELL, c. c. G.
Feb II, 1863 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03

Blank Forms for obtaining dues from Confederate
and State Governments to deceased Soldiers, may be
procured ut the Office OF
HUTCHINSON & BROWN,
Feb a. 1853 1t Attorneys at Law.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03

A Coon Law. The Act passed by the Legis-
lature for the relief of Landlords, which publish
in another column, is an excellent law and was
much needed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03

HIGH PEICEs.-In Charleston, last week, at an
auction sale of negroes, one man % years old
brought $4,000; two others aged Is and %, brought
$500 each; woman q years. 1880; girl I6
years old, $l7l0; children and years. $3.50 each.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03

GEN D. H. HLL.-It seems to be a settled fact that
Gen D. Il Hill has been placed in command of the
Department of North Carolina, with his headquarters
Gold
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03
TO COTTON PLANTERS.

I have been appointed, by the Secretary Of the
Treasury Chief Agent for the purchase Of Cotton for
the Confederate Government within the State OF North
Carolina, and will pay for the same 10 per cent.
Bonds or cash Sub-agens visiting the different parts
of the Stale, buying in my name, viii have written
certificates Of appointment.
Patriotic citizens now offered an opportunity TO
aid the Government by selling 10 II their eotton ather
than TO private capitalists. .. : .
Charlotte, Feb. IT, 1868
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DIR. JAS. m. HENDERSON

Offers his Professional Services to the citizens Of the
surrounding community. He has located at the late
residence Of bis father, D. N. Henderson, decd, two
miles north OF Charlotte.
Feb IL 1863 II
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WEDDING HOES.

We have lot of Braid's WEDDING HOES for sale
second door from Mansion House corner Trade street
A. BERRYdILL & BRO.
March g. 1863 3t
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STOCK MARKET, Raleigh, Feb. 2s--N. C. mar
cent Bonds new issue, Io74-no recent sales of old is
sue per cents Is and interest, and very little do
, NC. Treasury Notes2 per premium. n,
- niroad stock SO. Confederate Bonds lOl and l02
Po''ea 10 journal by n II Richardson & Co, brokers'
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NOTICE.

All persons indebted to the firm Of KING 4 SAND
Frs, requested pay tie At early day 20
F. w. ABRENS at the Red House, opposite tbs Pres
hyterian Church. KING * SANDERS
Feb II, 1903 3t-pd
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RErURN-The Fayetteville Observer has an excel
lent article appealing TO straggers and deserters from
the army AMI all absenees, return at once while
full pardon may be obtained. The following is the
conclusion of the article:
ms appeal has been suggested by private letter
rom one Sf our highest and most distinguished officers
VINO left the quiet pursuits of private life and freely
devoted his all to the cause. As his opportunities are
lst better than oars to judge what is the prospect
8hcad and as his views coincide entirely with our own
we nope he will pardon for making an extract from
his letter: AVN
Inc present is the crisis in affairs: am satisfied
'n"t the brutal foe is demorazed and DISCOURAGED II
"arlea everywhere for the sixty DAYS he cannot
tIft" MS ieglons in May. But if he gains a single
suos'antlat success, he will have no difficulty in
i,.elu"hg MS thinned ranks and inspiritng his
uSnearened troops Should any one of our four
ports De lost or should the Mississnni he onened h
va" VIII last throughout Lincolns admin;straton II
ui "eeafus and deserters could only be pot in III.
ms We would soon have glorious peace 7 49,
thA' your voice will be lifted oace NOR. :; -; Up
way, ana that you may be able to stir mr., ~ Us uoo'e
"ur people feel very deeply upon this .t ''s oi
am convinced that earnest heartx T9eI', ana
people Tor sixty days would result in orr oy our
glorious triumph" ~ complete and
his'eH 10 'nese words of wisdom and of natr;o,;
Sky days OF manly effort NAV avert ~ ..o'ism
horrid war Shall they be given? Iet sears o.
follow the stream that has been repularIr $50.
towards the army since the issuing of Gov ~.
eloquent appeal and all will be we'll.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-03

MORE ARRIvALs.-Two English steamers, the Dover
aud the Granite City, with full cargoes arrived at
Wilmington Wednesday morning last; and two
more arrived at Charleston on Sunday morning last.
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FROM BELOW.

Intelligent gentlemen up last night us that the
opinion prevails the best informed circles that the
force at Newbern cannot be than from three to
five thousand. We suppose the fifty regiments spoken
of by deserters have gone up spout No movement
has taken place and all is quiet-RaLeigh Proyres 2S