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The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-17
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The Impending Attack upon Charleston

A letter in the HeraM from the blockading
fleet off Charleston, dated March H. contains
some items of interest, as follows
All the officers aud men of the fleet are re-
Joiced at the near approach OF the termination
OF their long, dull and gloomy life aa bockad-
ers, and expect soon to be riding at anchor in
Charleston harbor. The vessels here are all
prepared for the conflict, and Admiral Du POM
with his large fleet ls soon expected to arrive
from Port Royal.
1t is known for certainty by many officers
in the feet that the day for the grand attack
has been appointed. and ere this letter reaches
you, the ball will have commenced.
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ed by returning the same to the subscriber.
The Public are cautioned against buying said Nate as
the payment Of it has been stopped
ROxbury March l6. 1863.
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The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-17

OIL SPRINGS, Canada West, March l6. A
serious riot took place on Saturday night be-
tween the whites and negroes. The whites or
ganlzed force and marched to the negro quar-.
tiers, ordered them away, destroyed their prop
erty and burned their houses The negroes fed
to the woods. Three rioters have been can
tured, and several were wounded.
The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1863-03-17

6. I1nouesion ably the best sustained work OF
the kind in the World"
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Nav YORK, March l6. Over one hundred
leading Mercantile and Banking firms in this
city have subscribed from 100 to 1000 pounds
sterling, amounting in the aggregate to over
$500 900, to the Atlantic Telegraph Company
The utmost confidence in the success of the great
undertaking Is expressed by our merchants, who
are rapidly swelling the subscription liss.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
BRITTON'S
BLUE-BLACK RITING FLUID,
Manufactured by J. E. BKITTON, Charlotte n. e.

The subscriber is manufacturing at Charlotte, n G.
a article of WRITING INK superior to any that has
yet been offered to the Southern public.
This INK is of a Blue black color, and will OF mould
thieken will it corrode steel pen.
Tests having been made with this Ink, both in the
and in water and they have proven SUCH that the
subscriber feels confident in offering it to dealers as
superior article. The will not deface its color but
gives to it brighter one, and by putting :he
script written with it in water it will give it deeper
e-black Color
1t will be found that it will not rum and parts writ
ten with it becoming wet will not be injured defac-
ed in the least
1t is purely chemical article, and those procuring
this Ink will get article that time will deface
but which will give it, instead, permanent and
lasting quality.
Manuscripts written thirteen years ago. land which
have been exposed to the and air since that time
with Ink manufactured from this receipt bright
and as good to-day when first written.
Dealers will be supplied liberal terms posi-
BILE
This Ink can be found for retail at the Daily Bulle-
tin Office where the subscriber will be pleased wait
upon patrons. Enquire for Brittons Blue Black Writ
ing Fluid
Wholesale orders solicited, and all of them will
be promptly filled, Address J. E. BRITTON,
Aug. "a, 1868. Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co , N. c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
Prospectus Of the
DAILY STATE JOURNAL.

On and after the 1st day of November, the State
Journal will be published Daily, Tri-weekly and
Weekly. The Daily Stale Journal will conta all the
received up to the latest hour before mailing and
will consist of two editions daily The Morning Ed-
ton will con ain the news by The evening mails, and
all telegraphic up ito 10 o'clock the previous
night and will be supplied city subscribers and sent
by the morning mails North aud East the Evening
Edition will be printed at O'Clock p. m, and will
contain the additional by telegraph up to 2
o'clock p. m and will be sent to subscribers by the
trains west and by the Fayetteville mail. Thus sub
scrbers matter in what directi" they may live,
will have the news up to the depar' 5he mails
Arrangements have been made to procure telegraphic
from all parts of the Confedcracy expressly for
the State journal. General by mail will 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 be reported daily by competent Reporters
The State Journal will be essentially newspaper.
TERMS; For the Day-l2 months, $40; 6 months,
Sc; month So so; month, ST. 80. For the TriWeek
ly-l2 months, ST; months, "a months, 81 so
For the weekly, IL months 81.
Advertisements for the Daily will be inserted in the
Tri-W eekly free Of charge. This is inducementl
which cannot fail to attract the attention of advertisers
The above rates apply only the daily paper Ad-
versements will be inserted in the Weekly paper
the usual regular rates. viz One dollar per square for
tie first insertion and twenty-five cents for each sub
sequent insertion.
Address, JOHN SPELMAN,
Editor and PROPRIETOR,
Oct. 81, 1852 Raleigh, N. CI
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

THE SOUTHERN HEPATIC PILLS !

Have been ordered in day. Wherever known their
use continues. Without putting, they have gained
ground by their real value. Ngy@More than five hun
dred persons known to have been cured by these
Ps.@gA
This excellent family medicine is recommended by
the proprietors good for Diseases of the Liver His
correspondents say that they also Bilious Rheu-
matism Pneumonia Chls and Fevers, Bilious FeVers,
Piles and Worms. They are perfectly safe medicine
/ Peter Walden ESQ, of Dinwiddie county, Va, after
describing remarkable in his family of Bilious
Rheumatism and Peurisy, says: My Doctors bill has
been heretofore from $l75 to 5000 per year. have
used ther, hese pills. for family, which consists of
eighteen white and colored, anP have not called in
Doctor. This is great saving. They certainly are
the best family medicine ever discovered
Rev John w. Potter of Greene county, North Caro-
lima, had suffered twelve years from diseased liver,
which the physicians had not been able ocure. He
says: Il commenced taking the Hepatic Pills with
confidence in them. They acted like charm
From that hour l have improved: I have persevered
in their use, until now, by Gods blessing, i am well
and hearty. l had negro man who, as believe, was
saved from death by dose of these Pills. My Doctors
bill nually from 500 to 5000, but have had
use for a physician since.'
Col Jcha Wright, of Godsboro, N. c., (Aug, IA,
1862 IS: ~ have used the Southern Hepatc Pills
in my family here, and also my plantation in Ia
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 try the Hepatic
Pills. TIey given according to directions, and
she is well, entirely restored by them. similar
occurred among my servants in Alabama. For
liver and lung diseasesl have perfect confidence in
them"
Qualifications and other certificates will be found on
the. wrapper of each box
Price 81 so a box. For SIS dozen boxes will. be
sent b. mall free to any part of the Confederacy,
Still greater discount to Druggists others buying
by the gross Not less than dozen need be ordered.
Retailed generally by the Druggists, and in Charlotte
N. c.. by F. SCARF.
The address of the Proprietor is GEORGE W.
DEEMS, Wilson, n. G.
Aug 20, 1868
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
Payment Of State Bounty due
Deceased Soldiers

Executive Department; North Carolina, |
Adjutant Generals Office, Raleigh, Oct. II, 1862
General Orders, No. 81
The following regulations are published for the 10.
formation of those persons wishing draw bounty Of
deceased soldiers in accordance with ordinance Of
the Convention ratified the 22d day Of February, 1891
REGULATIONS.
/ l. The payment of bounty 10 the representatives
deceased soldiers is based upon the certificate Of the
officer of the company who will state The
time of the enlistment Of the soldier the date Of bus
decease in service the amount Of bounty already paid
by the State, and the company and regiment to which
he belonged.
I q The claimant will make affidavit before mags-
trate that he she is the Of kan the deceased
the provisions Of the foregoing ordinance
Ienttled to make claim. The affidavit Of the claimant
must be sustained by that of disnerested whess'
that the facts stated correct within bis own knoE
ledge, and that he has no interest in the claim Inc
magistrate administering the oath will certify 10 'le
lcredibity of the witness and The clerk OF the Couh
Court will certify, under SEAL that he is an authofEe'
and acting magistrate.
3. If the claimapt claimants be minors Pa!menss
will be made to the guardian, upon the produeuoh
1.-THE proper certificate under the seal Of the Court
his appointment and the suficieDcy Of his bohd-'H'
claim to be proved by him in other cases.
4. bounty of fifty dollars, deducIing the oouhv
that may have been previously paid, is due TO al pr
sons who may have volunteered for three yefrs on ~
war and to all persons mustered into or cohnnene
service under the provisions OF the Conscrpuoh ~
By order Of Governor Vance,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
Exchange Notice, No. 6.
RIcHMnNn. Sent. II,

The following Confederate officers and men,
captured at Vicksburg, Miss, July 4. 1868 and
subsequently paroled, have been duly exchanged
and are hereby declared:
L. The officers and men of Gen. c. L. Stevenson
division.
2. The officers and men of General Bowen
division.
3. The officers and men of Brig Gen. Moore s
brigade. ;.
s. The officers sad men of Wauis Legion.
g. Also all Confederate officers andmen who Rave
been delivered at City Point at any time previous to
July 25h 1868. have been duly exchanged, ana
are hereby so declared ROBT. GUILD,
Sept 2i, 1863 ct Agent of Exchange.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
PRODUCE AND PROVISIONS.

The undersigned entered into CoPartnership on the
first day of August for the purpose of carrying on the
Grocery and Commission Business,
at the old stand of NJ d. L, MOODY, opposite the
Courthouse. Charlotte n c.; and hope by faithful
personal attention share the patronage of the puoc
Reag~Strict personal attention given to the sale OF
Produce and articles of all kinds when
consigned to us, and money advanced when desired
Orders from a distance for Goods when accompanied
by cash or Charlotte references will be promptly filled
The HIGHEST CASH PRICES paid for every arti-
Gle of general consumption or use.
NJ. D. L. MOODY,
Auo % 1853 3m H. NJ PRITCHARD.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
900 REWARD.
Stop the. runaway Negroes.

Runaway from my Plantation, miles north east of
Charlotte the night of the oath ut., Negro Man.
Woman and female child. The man, JACK, IS about
feet 10 inches high dark complexion, and has
two teeth out in front. HESTER, his wife, is very
short rather thick set dark complexion; and the child
is about years old.
For the apprehension and confinement of the above
negroes in any Jail so that get them, will give
S25 reward for Jack and S25 FOR Hester and child
Fanny, aud $50 for evidence sufficient to convict any
white person Of aiding them away from my plantation
R. J. SLOAN,
Sept -. 1908 QuerYs 2. Q.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
From me Atlanta InteHigencer
WILLIAM BARKER, THE YOUNG PA
TRIOT
TERRIBLE ROMANCE By ARTEMUs WARD.

The following short and sweet romance, in
two chapters points moral and adorns thrilling
tale. which will not be lost upon our Government
contractors and others who desire to contract an
alliance with matter of money:
ono, William Barker, you. cannot have my
daughters hand in marriage until you are her equal
in wealth and social position"
The speaker was naughty old man OF some
sixty years. and the person whom he addressed
was fine looking man of twenty-five.
With sad aspect the young man withdrew from
the stately mansion.
Six months later the young man stood in the
presence of the naughty old man.
''What you here again 2" augrily cried the old
'.Ay old man." proudly exclaimed William Bar
ker, II AIN here yonr daughters equal and yours
The old mans lips cgrled with seorn A deri-
sive smile lit up his cold features, when casting
violently upon the marble centre table an enor-
NOUS roll Of greenbacks, William Barker cried
=. See! Look on this wealth And I've ten
f,Id more. Listen old man You spurned me
from your door But did not despair. l secured
u contract for furnishing the army with beef"
eyes, yes," eagerly exclaimed the old man.
"And bought up all the old disabled cavalry
horses that [ could find"
- [ see, see !" cried the old man. "And good
beef they make, too"
''They do and the profits are immense"
"And now, sir, I@claim your daughters fair
hand %
Boy, she is yours. But hold look me in the
eye. Throughout all this have you been loyal?'
ITO the core ~ cried William Barker.
and" continued the old man, in voice husky
with emotion, 'are you in favor of vigorous prose
cution of the warp
II am, [ am !"
'Then, boy, take her! Maria child, come
hither Your William claims thee. Be happy,
my children and whatever our lot in life may be,
let us all support the Government p
The scene of this romance is located in the Lin
colo dominion, which may be mistake, as it
would apply 30 well little further South.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
CONFEDERATE GOVERNMENT.

Jefferson Davis of Mississippi, President.
Alex H Stephens of Georgia, Vice President.
j. p. Benjamin, of Louisiana, Secretary of State.
James A. Seldom, of Virginia, Secretary of War.
C. G. Memmnger, of South Carolina, Secretary
of the Treasury.
S. E. Mallory, of Florida, Secretary of the Navy
Thos. H. Watts, of Alabama, Chief of the Depart
ment of Justice or Attorney General.
J. Ell. Reagan, of Texas. Postmaster General.
: The President serves six years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
Carriage g. Wagon Shop.

The subscriber successor to Mr. Charles Overman in
the Carriage and Wagon making business respectfully
informs the public that he will promptly execute all
work entrusted to him. and he socits share of pub
lie patronage.
REPAIRING of all kinds will be particularly atten-
6ed to and done short notice reasonable terms.
Send your work to Qyermans old stand aud give me
trial.
Charlotte Jany 10, 1863
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
WANTED, 10000 slaves.

At the C. S. Dstillery formerly owned by NJ & E. Ny
ers) at Salisbury, N c.. as follows:
To be of White Oak timber, clear of sap; Slaves 81
inches long, from to inches wide, and inch thick
Heading "a inches losg, from to 10 inches wide, and
! J inches thick. 700 Slaves and 300 Heading to a
thousand. Highest market price will be paid.
Address, JAS. T.. JOHNSON,
Med Purveyor, G. S. A,
July 6, 1868 Charlotte, n. C.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
G.. h. TayIOr's
WIZ cINIA PRINTING INK ESTABL ISL MEN u

Corner OF Adams and Leigh streets, RlCHMUNV' :"
c. r. T Y L X, Printing Ink Nanoil,.,
rer, takes pleasure in announcing to the sol'Ss
Press that his Ink Factory is pow in successi1, ~
ration in the manufacture Of every description o. -
ing Ink, which he is prepared tofurnish 90 .s.
able terms. News, Book and Job Inks Of eveTy 's'F
ton always on hand.
Orders promptly attended to. Address INN
Inv "a ~ RiehmOpd, t'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

The subscriber is prepared to do all kinds of Wood
work and Blacksmithing, such making and repair
ing Wagons and 3uggies, Horse-shoeing &c. His Shop
is at his residence nearly opposite Mr. .Phifer's
dwelling, and he also has a Blacksmith Shop the
back-street in the rear of the Mecklenburg House.
He solicts share of public patronage, and feels
confident he give satisfaction both in workmanship
and charges. Give him trial.
]. H. PROPEST.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
Fs40CEsagG MILLS and LAND
For sale.

The subscriber offers for sale that valuable property
tabarrus county known the ''Hunter Mills" sit
u''ed on Rocky River, about miles Of Harris
brrg Depot, and % miles from Charlotte.
he Mills are known to be good any in the
-'t'e consisting OF superior Flour Corn, Saw and
.sOld Mil-ail in good order
With tie Mills will be sold 27O acres of good farm
ing Land, together with Dwelling Houses &C.
Persons desiring to purchase call on me and
examine the premises or address Pioneer Mills
p O., Cabarrus cOuat,, n. G. Confederate money will
be taken in payment-in fact, it is preferred.
Sept 70, 1868. 4t-pd - WIN. J. BLACK.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

Fare, six cents per mile. Soldiers going 10 and re-
turning from the army half fare Passengers re-
quired make the proper change the Ticket Agent
cannot furnish change for every one.
A Freight Train leaves Cherryvile for Charlotte at
O'Clock, A NJ OF Mondays, and returns same day.
For Passenger Trains transporting Ffeghts, so per
cent to the tariff of freight will be added
V. A. McBEE,
Master of transportation
LincoIntor May rs, 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
PEA MEAL.

We keep at Steam FIGURING Mill in this plae,
Pea Meal for feeding cows and stock. Also, we have
on hand at all times, Family, Extra, Sgperfne and
coarse Flour. We warrant our family flour.
Corn Meal and Grits always be had at the min
J. WILKES co.
Jan'y l, 1862
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
NOTICE TO DEBTORS.

All persons indebted to the Estate of Patrick J..
Lowrie deceased, requested to call and make i'm
mediate payment to SAML. p. SMITH,.
Dec 3d. 1862 Attorney for Executrix.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
COPPER A q
GARRETT DAVES.
. ew Shoe Shop.
w. w. QUINN & CO.

Respectfully inform the public that they are manufac-
turing BOOTS and SHOES of all kinds, in the build
ing under the Western Democrat Printing Office Their
work is put in the best style by experienced work.
and will be sold st less than 10 per profit
Orders will receive prompt attention. Terms, cash
Also, Shoe Pegs and Lasts for sale.
W. W. QUINN & co.
Charlotte, Dec 2, 1852.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
CantWeII's Practice.

During my absence in the Military ser,.,,isg cop
State in Virginia. subscribers and Others IT,, Can't
les of the above work, can obtain them o.
well, Raleigh. hs,viseisr
All persons indebted to me, by note OF O'1 GOOD
requested to pay her. will hold her rel dedue'
Price of single copies of fhe above So'wyO ain.
EDWARD Can W.
Camp near Norfolk, July 80, 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
Quinn's Rheumatic Remedy

Has effected cures of rheumatism that considert
hopeless, certificates prove which be exhibited
The suffering are invited TO give the medicine trial
Orders addressed to the undersigned at Charlotte vii
receive prompt attention. W. w. QUINN
April 10, 1860. Price 81 so per bottle.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
NOTICE.

On the oath day of October will offer for SALE one
mile and half south of Davidson College, the
belonging to the estate of kezia A Potts deceased
viz: Corn Fodder, Hay Oats, Cattle Hogs and Sheep;
one Mule and one Horse; Farming utensils, Household
and hItchen Furniture, and other articles too tedious
to mention Terms made known on day of sale
w. A. BLACK, Ex'r.
Sept 2S, 1868 4t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
WHEAT!

The subscriber is prepared to purchase the new
crop of Wheat at the highest market price Farmers
will find ii to their advantage call at the CHAR.
Lutte STEAM MILLS before selling
Jan'y /, 1868 If JNO. WILKES.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
SALT For SALE.

We have consignment 2, 900 bushels SALT in
store and to arrive, from the celebrated 'Claus
Works." Charleston. Equal in quality to any import
ed. Parties wishing supply will do well to call on
the undersigned before purchasing elsewhere
STENHOUSE & MACAULAY.
July 9Th. 1863
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
WA'EGEs AND. GEnEE
WANTED.

One hundred pounds CanthGris Vittata or POTATO
FLY 1t resembles the Spanish Fly, but is smaller-is
usually found sweet potato vines about the end of
July beginning of Augustus collected in the
ing and evening by shaking the insects from the plants
into hot water They then carefully dried in the
liberal price per pound will be paid for them
JAS. T. JOHNSON,
Medical Purvevor,
May 26, 1863 If Charlotte, N. c.