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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29

|. PRoFITABLE TRIp.-Captain A. NJ Noble,
formerly OF General Branch's old brigade, has been
appointed Quartermastef of Maj. j. q. McRae's
bs.talion of Gen. Yance's brigade of North Caro-
lima troops (aow on duty in Western n CO.
As an instance of his thrift, We learn that Maj.
McRae's battalion, with q detachment of the 62nd
N. g. Troops, returned on the 18th inst from
weeks trip to East Tennessee during which they
visited the counties of Greene, Jefferson, part of
Cooke, and Hawkins, with a large number of fine
beeves, large quantity of bacon and -four, aud
with at least 10000 pounds of leather-alI taken
from the tories of those counties aud safely secur
ed in Western North Carolina. Capt Noble seiz-
ed the greater portion of this valuable property
and successfully superintended its transportation
to place of safety. This trip viii pay.
In connection with this matter We have several
interesting incidents which we have not space for
to-day. Gen Vance is regarded as the man for
our western command. He is fearless and enter
prising anu keeps matters moving properly around
him. He knows thoroughly the people he is
amongst and they know him. His Commissary
has now three mills impressed grinding -four for
our forces.
Gen. Longstreet is represented to us as being
all right IF he desires to fall back his lines are
all open, without fear of obstruction His move
mepts, however, indicate rather purpose to adj
vance. AZ all events he is in no hurry. He has
an abundance of supplies and is determined to
give the Unionsts of that country touch of the
Treatment the secessonists received when visited
by the Yankees.
Everything in Western North Carolina is very
promising. In East Tennessee there are few
young men amongst the tories, and where the pee
pie are true they are true as steel.-Rdieigh Jour-
nal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29

q No paper will be issued from this office next
week. We want our hands to have few days
for recreation, and as some repairs are necessary
10 our press machinery, which has been running
every week for the past six years. we have concluded
to suspend for one week. Inasmuch as we have
never failed to publish the Democrat regularly, we
suppose subscribers will not object to suspen-
sion of one week. and thus allow the printers little
holiday before commencing the labors of new year
In the meantime, if we receive any important news
we will publish small extra.
To our friends we extend the compliments of the
season, hoping that before the close of the year
1864 we may have it in our power to announce the
glad tidings of PEACE aud the independence of the
Confederaey.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29

MILITARY AFFAIRS IN TExAs-According
to the Northern accounts the Confederates are
massng heavy force in Texas. The St. Louis
Democrat gets the following information from a
person who left Denton, Texas, on the lst inst:
The rebel army in Texas was generally at posts
on the outskirts of the State. Kirby Smith COM
handed the troops in Texas. Gen. Steele is at
Dakinvle, seven miles north Of the Red river,
near the State line, with small force Rebel
pickets are at the crossing of the river and line
the road. Price is Is miles South of Washington,
with $500 or 900 men. The entire force of the
enemy under Marmaduke, Shelby, and CabeIle,
are near him.
Quantrel has been in Texas four weeks. His
command of 400 are distributed in detach.
ments in various counties in Northwestern Texas.
Provisions ard forage plenty in the valley of
the Red river and in Eastern Texas
bD~ General Walkers division of Confederate
troops is on the Mississippi river, pegging
away. They have already sunk one Yankee trans
port and burned another. They have also sunk
four barges and burned the large transport Black
Hawk. Nothing pass their batteries unless
conveyed by iron-clads, and even then we hear of
much lamentation on board before they get out of
reach of our guns
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29

Escape Of Ptisoners from Point Lookout
Two members of the Maryland Line-Messs.
Jacob N Davis and George KlOtworthy-arrived
here yesterday, having escaped from Point Look
out few days since. They state that . day OF
two before they left large body Of prisoners made
n rush for liberty, the gunboats having been re-
moved from in front Of the prison. They were
fired on BY the guard, and some Of them wounded,
but number of them--oyer q hundred-cscaped.
-RichDsoad Dispatch.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29

will offer for hire on the LIST day Of January, 1854,
the public square in the town Of Charlotte several
valuable Slaves, amonA them there arc two number
one Blacksmiths--Nai aud Randall
If am not present Col W Alexander win act as
my agent. r CALDWELL
Executor OF DIR d Caldwell.
Dec n, 1868 u
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29
FOR RENT.

On Tuesday the 10th of January next, 1864, will
rent out at the Court House in Rockingham, Richmond
county, Plantation the Pedee River, knowras the
Grassy Island which is situated q 6ne four and
corn Will valuable shad Fishery, with about hun
drcd and sixty Of cleared land Of which
lie river bottom, in high state Of cultivation and on
which comfortable buildings aud all the neces
ssry ont houses.
Terms cash, or six months credit With bond spd Sc
curity- J. W. ROPER
Dec 90 1863
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29

Among the patients in the Lunatic Asylum at
Milledgeville, Ga, is the celebrated African Mis-
sionary and writer Doctor Bowen. Since he has
been patient he has written. Spelling Book and
engaged on a work on Chemistry and Philosophy
Another. patient is the poet Fitzgibbon.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29
Nineteenth Dividend.

CHARLOTTE s. G. RAILROAD COMPANY, I
Treasurei's Office Columbia Dec. 10, 1888
The Directors having declared semi-anuual divi-
dend Of Twelve Dollars per Share Confederate States
Treasury notes. will be paid and after the
10th mat Stockholders in Fairfield Chester and York
Districts and North Carolina, will be paid at Winns-
horo Chester and Charlotte, as heretofore.
Parties who bave not had settlements for Stock Dtvi-
dend Of Nay 1863, should do so at once.
- G. B0UVNIGHT,
Secretary and Treasurer.
December29 1858 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29

ga As an item of interest we notice that the
President has communicated to Congress in re-
Spouse to resolution Of the House of Representa-
tives the number Of exernpts in the four States of
Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina aud
Georgia, reported by the chief of the Conscript
bureau. In these four States the total number of
exenpts is 64,83O In Virginia, 20,372; North
Carolina, 22,S07; South Carolina, 1914; Georgia,
1887. The number in these States exempt by
reason of disability is 20,2O5, and those who have
furnished substitutes 13,0SO.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29
Announcement.

Ma EDITOR: Please announce DR. =. NJ. ROSS as a
candidate for Mayor of Charlotte, it will give The
people a chance to vote for a whose was the
first volunteer and shed his es blood in defence of
their homes. 1t would give also opportunity to
show some respect for the grey headed sire of illus
trous together with pecunary assistance in these
hard times. MANY VOTERS.
Dac nd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29

From NEW ORLEANs.-The Lincoln Govern
ment, failing to effect its viainous objects by its
hired white men. have cajoled the blacks to help
them in their nefarious projects. They have pro-
fessed deep interest for them, while they treat
them UNANIMOUSLY whenever they get control over
them.
They have earrisoned Fort Jackson with blacks,
bat their harsh treatment has opened their eyes,
end they have risen and taken possession of the
fort, released fine Confederate prisoners and put
them in command. Our advices are that the pe-
groes are, every where, west anxious to get rid of
Lincolnism and return to their former. contented
state.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29
Dividend No. 20.
Bank OF Charlotte, ~. c.,
December %, 1876


The Board of Directors Of this Bank having declared
semi-anuual Dividend-of Two Dollars and Fifty cents
(S2 SOY per Share and also extra dividend Of Five
Dollars S5) per Share the same will be paid to Stock
holders or order Confederate States Treasury Notes.
on and after Wednesday the 9th day Of January 1854
Stockholders requested to draw their dividends
promptly. JNo j. BLACkWoOD,
Dec 20, 1863 At President
FAYETTEVILLE Observer copy times.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29

THE AvERI.L RA1D-The news with refer
ence to the raiders in Southwestern Virginia
reaches us in very confused form, Such as we
have, however, indicates the escape of Ayerill,
with the greater portion of his forces. One report
states that they crossed Jackson river, near Gov
ington, burning the bridge behind them; whilst
another represents that they fell back from the
neighborhood of Covington to Greenbrier county,
passing the White Sulphur Springs Sunday.
If the latter report be correct, they have probably
gone towards Kanawha, through Greenbrier and
Nicholas counties.
The portion of Averill's command captured by
Col. Jackson is said to have been only the rear
guard, which he left to skrnish with our forces
while the main body escaped. The number re-
ported to have been captured by Col Jackson is
three hundrcd.4
We have also another report, not we'll adthenti-
Gated, that two of their regiments were captured
-ousiro is,~ tho nciShborhood of the bridge which
they burned over Jackson river.-Rich. Dispatch.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29
DWELLING FOR RENT.

On Thursday next the 3st inst. will rent At the
Public Square,, auction, f not previously rented
my Dwelling House on Tryon street, situated next to
the old Post Office building. For further information
inquire of Robt Davidson.
J. NJ. SANDERS.
Dec % 1863 lt-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29

The Eagle Manufacturing Company of Columbus,
Georgia, have given 1000 towards the fund for
the enlargement and continuance of the Southern
Christian Advocate, now published in Augusta,
Ga. as the organ of the Methodist Episcopal Con
ference of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29
Announcement.

We, as soldiers, respectfully announce THOMAS
R. MAGILL as a candidate for the House Of Commons
for Union county n next regular election In Aug.
next, and such will be voted for by
Macy SOLDIERS Tan Army.
December %, 1863 te
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29

The Boston Traveller says: at is remarkable
that notwithstanding all the avenues we have
opened into the planting States, most of the cot
ton received is tina: which has the blockade or
been captured in the attempt"
IF it had not been for the blockade-runnipg from
southern ports, the factory hands at the North
would have been bowling for work this.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29
TANNERY.

We have rannery in fuii operation sboat sik miss
from Charlotse ON he O. g. O. Rsilroau ifue. IL Ia
frstcass Tsnnery, and We are prepared 10 purchase
al market prices Hides Of all descriptions, and supply
A. II. GRIFFITH,
Julv IL, 1862 II G. s BELL.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29

Two good MULES and a fret rate Harness HORSE
will be sold auction, at the Public Square In Char
lotto on the day of January. II desired they viii
be sold privately before that day by applying 20 the
subscribe. J. M. POTTS
Dec 81, 1863 2t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29

Ex-PREsIDENT PIERCE.-The New York He
raid of the 9Th, says convention has been called
by the Estates Rights American Party of the
North West, and Elk President Pierce, Of New
Hampshire, placed before the people as the future
antagonist of Lincoln and his policy. The Herald
predicted the triumph of the new party, but, ac-
cordng to the latest papers from the United States,
has recommended Gen. Grant as the to head
that party.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29

All who have taken out Jackets to make, will please
make them mp and return them immediately.
II. II. TATE co.
Charlotte Dec ~, 1883 2t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29

"The maid who hands her warrior a sash-and,
smiling, all her pain ASSEMBLIES" is not quite so
efficient heroine of holy cause the girl Who
knits her soldier sweetheart pair of warm seeks
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29

Is now announced by authority that Gen.
Joseph L. Johnston has been put in command of
the army lately commanded by Gen. Bragg. Gen.
Johnston took charge of the troops on the 21st inst
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29

The Bank Of Washington, at Greensboro, has de-
clared dividend of per cent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29

The yankee papers are Boosting that Confsder-
ate "Brigader General" CAN'T Of Arkansas. has de-
serted our cause and joined their side. The factis
CAN'T never was Brig. General-he was only q
Colonel of militia home guards and deserted be-
cause the President refused 10 make him a Brig
General. The yankees are welcome to all suoh
trash.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29

SWEET PoTAToEs.-We are glad to see that a
law has passed Congress allowing farmers, in sett-
ling their taxin kind to pay money instead of sweet
potatoes-the amount per bushel to be fixed by the
impressment commissioners. This is done in conse-
qaence of the difficulty Of saving potatoes.
Farmers also allowed, by special act just pas
sed, to pay tihes in salt pork instead of bacon.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29

The NEXT YANKEE PREsIDENT-The next Pre-
sidentia election in the Northern States will be held
in Nov. 1864 The matter is already causing con-
siderable discussion among the yankee papers.
Some advocate the reelection of Lincoln and 9TH
ers favor a new man. The New York Herald adj
vocates the election of Gen. Grant and, among
Others gives the following reasons for its preferences:
"But it is not alone in reference to our domestic
affairs that such man Gen. Grant for next
President is eminently desirable. We shall want
just such man to bring about a prompt and salts
factory settlement of certain important matters con-
nected with our foreign relations. We allude par
ticuary to certain Outstanding balances resulting
from this war, against England and France. Our
commerce on the Atlantic Ocean has suffered from
the eepredations of pratcal cruisers to
the extent of twenty millions of dollars requisi
ton upon England for indemnity to this amount from
Gen. Grant, President of the United States,
would, upon six weeks notice, result in the pay
ment of the BILL England would understand this
requisltion from Grant to mean the production of
the money or the loss of the Canadas and the ad-
joining Provinces, and the dslodgment of all those
rebel traders who might be fourishing at Nassau.
The next international duty devolving upon the
administration will be the reafirmation and enforce
ment of the Monroe doctrine in Mexico. This duty
will require friendly notice of, say three months
grace. to Louis Napoleon to remove his Empire,
Emperor, Council of Notables, army. camp follow
ers and baggage wagons from the soil of Mexico,
and his blockadng ships from the waters thereof,
on pain of their forcible expulsion by hberating
American army of 100000 men, and a correspond
ing fleet of iron-elads. Gen. Grant is the
man of the people for next President. Let him
be brought forward as the peoples candidate, and
the people will triumphantly elect him."
Although there is a good deal of bombast in the
above, yet it indicates disposition on the part of
the yankees to make war upon England andFrance if
they can succeed in subduing and subjugating the
Southern States. IF we conquered and overrun
our people would be forced into yankee armies for
the purpose of fighting England or France. SO it is
evident that we get no peace by submission
the only hope for peace is in independence. Eng
land deserves fogging for the meanness and I'M
fairness practiced her authorities towards the
Confederacy, but don't want the yankees to have
it in their power to Confederate citizens for the
purpose of carrying on their At some future
time, after the subjugation idea is whipped out of
the yankees, the Confederacy may find it convent
en-. to take England down notch or two, and COM
pei her to apologize and make PREPARATION for the
wrong done u.s. and at the time release her
grasp on some of her poor white slaves.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29

A YANKEE LEA Washington correspondent
of the Baltimore American says that letters have
been received in Washington city from ''eonserya-
tive members of the rebel Congress from North
Carolina" asking upon what terms the Southern
States will be received back into the Union. We
do not believe that any such letters have been writ
ten by any elected to the Confederate Congress.
though we do think that the course and conduct of
some of those who were elected last November have
led the Yankees to believe that they in favor
of re- union. The member elected from this Dis
trict, DIR. Ramsay, expressly declared during the
canvass that he was opposed to reunion under
any circumstances; and while we believe he was
honest in making such declaration, feared that
the tone of his speeches and circular would deceive
the enemy into the belief that he as well certain
other candidates) in favor Of sort of terms
of reunion Here at home the course pursued by
the so-caed conservative" candidates was looked
upon merely intended to election, while
at the North it viewed in the light of opposition
to the Confederacy.
1t may be that traitor in this State has writ
ten to Washington to know on what terms re-
union could be effected, but we do not believe that
any member of Congress- or any elected member
would disgrace himself by making such an inquiry
Any one who would do so deserves felon's DEATH
because it misleads the enemy and encourages him
to continue the war against us.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29
FROM EAST TENNESSEE.

BRISTOL December 26.-All quiet in front. 236
prisoners. captured at Beams Station have arrived
here.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29

PRESIDENT DAyIs.-We have never been one of
those who approved in every respect, the manner
in which the President, and the heads of the Depart
ments, have managed affairs since the commence
ment of the war. but always supposed they were
Influenced by good otives, and therefore thought
it bad policy to abuse President Davis and find
fault with authorities every occasion. It is
evident that such conduct encourages the enemy
and does no good here at home. The YankeaA pa
Southern speakers and papers, although they are
forced to acknowledge the great talent and ability
of Mr.. Davis.
A Yankee paper published at Norfolk called the
"Old Dominion" speaks of the recent abuse of Pre-
sident Davis, and says:
No other in the South could have done much,
and with so limited resources have inaugurated so
gigantic rebellion Davis is bold, fearless, pos
sessed of rare military and executive ability, and in
every respect is just the man for the rebels. He
had as much, ard still has much, if not more to
lose in the collapse of the rebellion than any other
To the success of his cause he has devoted
all the energies of his mind and body.
LET the loyal hearts rejoice in this significant
fact. Every line written and every word spoken
against the rebel President, weakens the confidence
of his people and undermines the foundation of his
government. Thus did the grumblers of the French
Assembly prepare the way for the revolution which
secured the fall of the tyrant Robesperre."
This is Yankee testimony, and it would be we'll
for croakers and grumbers to learn lesson and
reform, unless they intend to ruin themselves and
everybody else in the South.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29

No DANGER OF STARv1NG.-The Richmond En-
quiret publishes some statistics from the report of
the Auditor Of Virginia, showing the number of
horses cattle. sheep and hogs in the counties of
Virginia now within our lines. We extract the fol-
lowing:
In the counties, now within our military lines,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29

"EN. JOHN IT, MORGAN, who recently ESCAPED
from a Yankee prison, passed through this place on
thursday morning last his way to Richmond,
we learn THAT he has already received many new
recruits and the enemy will again feel his power
before long. Hurrah for Morgan
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29

So that in February, 1868, there were in the
counties now within our lines, l6l 1854 horses; 1885,
S2l cattle; SAL 1904 sheep 70.502 hogs. These are
the of officers of the made last Feb
ruary and if we deduct from these the consumption
from February, 1863, to February, 1864: we may,
without error, safely assert that on next February
there will be 100000 horses 400 600 cattle, 5OOOOO
hogs or pork and sheep have increased nearly Is
per cent, we will put them down at $4,000.
The population Of Virginia within our lines, and
which must be fed together with the army now in
Virginia, will not amount to over ,250 900. 1t is
easy to show that in Virginia alone there are am
pie provisions for the people and army :.
As in Virginia. so in tho other States of the Con-
federacy-there is enough to support all if those
Who hold provisions would only sell fair proper
ton If people would be satisfied with one years
surply, aud not hold to enough for two or three
years, we shopld hear complaint of scarcity.
Let every man who wants the independence of the
oou'h secured, sell his surplus produce now while
!! Is needed and trust God for another crop; then
we shaii md that there is abundance for man
and beast
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29

GEN JOHN H. MoRGAN.-We are highly graf
fled to state that this distinguished General passed
through this city yesterday afternoon, on his way
to Virginia. A gentleman who met with him en-
the Greenville train states that Morgan, after
numerous adventures, passed through Cumberland
Gap, swan the Tennessee River, and crossed to
WaIballa, where he took the cars. Morgan will
no doubt pay his respects to the Yankees again
shortly. Columbia Carolinaan, 24th inst.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-29

December 2s, 1868