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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24
BY THE GOVERNOR OF N. CAROLINA
A PrOcIama tiOn.

Whereas, has been made 20 appear TO mo that the
terms Of the ProcamslioS Issued by me on the 25th
utimo, for the benefit of those members OF Army
who absent from their coors without proper leave,
may not have been known to all who might have de-
sired 10 avail themselves OF its merciful provisions IN
time for them TO do so,
Now, therefore, /, ZEBULoS y. VANCE. Governor
of the State Of North Carolina, do issue this SECOND
Proclamation, extending the time limited in the former
to the fifth day Of March next. All snch persops
above referred to, who shall have reported To their
several camps by that day, will suffer no punishment
for their past deiinquinces. To those who shall not
have reported, nothing be promised except the
severest penalties OF The military law
In witness whereof !, Zebulon II. Vance, Governor,
Captain General aud chief have signed
these presents and caused the great seal o. the State
to be affixed Done at city Of Raleigh. this 2ih
day of February, A. d. 1863, aud Ia the s7th year of
our Independence. BY the Gofernor, y. u. VANCE.
X. II. BATTLE, Jr, Private Secretary.
February I, leG3, st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24

On the 26th of Dec, of small pox, Amos NJ Stack a
good citizen of Union county. Thirteen members of
ms family have since had the small pox, but all
cred
In Richmond, Va On the 18th ult John L. Phillips,
OF company Il, 4Sth Regiment He was a member
OF Capt Naldens company from Union county, and
fought bravey in the battle at Frederick burg He
leates wife, two children and many friends to mourn
their loss.
In Murfreesboro, Tenn. on the LIST of January of n
mortal wound received in the battle at that place on
the 3lst December, William CASTOR Barringer, sou of
Paul F. Barrringer, Esq., of Mississippi, aged years
"A nephew of Hon VI Barringer OF Raleigh anI Z
and Rufus Barringer of Concord.
TRIBUTE OF RESPECT.
At meeting of Company !, 4sth C Regiment, the
following preamble and resolutions adopted
Whereas our beloved friend and associate in arms,
Orderly Sergeant John A. Long, who was born in
Union county, and voluntarily entered the service Of
his country May L. 1862, suddenly removed from
US while herocay fighting at the front of his company
ana Regiment in the battle of Dec ID,
1862 in the effort drive the wicked aud despsed in
vader from his native soil and whereas We deem IL
enlinently proper in company to express
spect for highly esteemed by ALL thcr efore
Resolved, That in the death of Sergt Long this
pany and each individual OF it, feel that they have lost
true and beloved associate, and the Cnnfederacy
true patriot that his manly virtues, amable deport
ment, and noble devotion 10 his couatry, i:
pie worthy of our highest admiration.
Resolved, That sincerely sympathiZe with his
afflicted and bereavcd family aud friends in the loss Of
one so kind and generous, but assure them that
his death was glorious as his life pleasant and
useful and We shall ever feel sad in spirit when
think of the unmely fate Of kind and noble friend
Resolved, That the proceedings Of this meeting be
published in the Western Democrat and the G Wing
and that copy of the be to the family Of
the and that they be copied in the records Of
the company. Capt }. Il. MOORE, Chm.
Sergt. Z. c. STEWART Secy. (pd)
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24

THE REPUBLICANS COMING OUT FOR PEACE
A few days since Senator Conway, of Kansas,
one of the most ultra, we'll one of the ablest
of the Republicans member of Congress, made a
strong speech in favor of peace and the stopping
of the war The speech is said to have the APPROX
al of Gov. Andrew, Charles Sumner ". Phil
lips, Horace Greeley and other leading Abolition
lists who held caucus at Washington just before
it was delivered 1t is a very important and sig
nifcant demonstration.
Mr. Conway in his speech announced himself
as opposed to reunion. He says:
81 am not in favor of restoring the constitutional
relation of the shareholders to the Union, nor Of
prosecuting the to that end. | allowed
myself to indulge i'll that superstitous idolatry of
the Union so prevalent among simple, hut honest
people, nor the political cant about the Union SO
prevalent among dishonest ones"
That the South had established its independence
he boldly declared, saying:
The war between the North and the South for
the past two years has made revolution. 1t has
substituted in the South another Government for
the Union. This is the fact, and the fact in such
satter is the important thing. No technicallty
in matter of this kind can stand The war has
utterly dissolved the connection between the North
and the South, and renders them separate and in-
dependent powers in the world"
MT conway couciuoes ny announcing 'ha' '".
true policy of the North is to terminate the war at
once, and urges both houses of Congress to adopt
the following resolutions:
Reso1ued by tie Senate and House Of Rcp'e-
sentafires That the Executive be, and he is here
BY requested to issue general order to all COM
manders of forces in the several military depart
ments of%he United States to discontinue often
sive operations against the enemy, and to act Tor
the future entirely on the defensive.
Resolved, That the Executive be, and he IS,
further requested to enter into negotiations with
the authorities of the Confederate States with re-
ference to a cessation Of hostlities, based ON the
following propositions. l. Recognition OF the IN
dependence of the Confederate States z A
uniform system of duties upon imports. B. Free
trade between the two States. i. Free navigation
of the Mississippi river. . Matuai adoption OF
the Monroe doctrine.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24

TIE lsr N. C. CAvALRY.-Accounts have been
published Of the repulse Of large Yankee force,
by some of Hampton's cavalry while attempting to
burn a bridge over the Rappahannock River. A
correspondent of the Raleigh Journal says that it
company of the LIST N. c.. cavalry under
Lieut. Arlington Capt. Siler's old company that
drove off and whipped the enemy. Some days
previous an attempt made to destroy the
bridge, when Capt. Barrngers company, from
Cabarrus. prevented it. Afterwards the enemy re-
turned in increased force and met BY Lieut..
Addngton and defeated again. The correspondent
adds, Gen. Lee sent a congra tuatory order to
Cen Hampton to be read to the Regiment. The
Regiment is now in good fighting TRIM notwh-
standing the skirmishes and hardships it has
encountered during the fall and winter. Ten of
the prvates went out independent scout a
few days since, approached the enemy's lines,
attacked picket of 15 Yankees; killed 2, wounded
4, captured TO- and ii horses without the loss of
man
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24

MURDER.-On Thursday morning last, Mr.
Isaac Strowd, living southwest Of this place,
the Chatham line, was killed by some negroes
working with him, who afterwards carried him
about half a mile and buried him in an old field.
His body was not found until Sunday morning.
We understand one of the negroes has confessed
that he killed him, but says that it was by acct
dent. The negroes, four in number, two men and
two women, were brought to this place on Monday
aud lodged in jail-HtilsJoro Recorder
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24
LATEST NEWS.
ANOTHER YANKEE RAID.

correspondent of the Raleigh Journal states that
the yankees recently made another raid Williamson
Martin county, Co. assisted by the tories of that re-
gion called ''bufaloes." They destroyed Col Lambs
hotei by tearing down the chmneys, ripping off the
cutting to pieces the doors and
and destroyed the furniture what they did not steal
The soldiers entered private houses and took what
they wanted Col Lamb is Confederate officer, and
lnasmuch as the villains can't whip him in fair fight
they sneaked up and destroyed his property.
The correspondent says that the miserable tories of
that region more devilish than the yankees They
are piunderng the loyal people of those counties of
every dollar and every article of value nt excepting
the last mouthful Of provisions; that the majority
must sarve unless relief is afforded them. One poor
woman. whose husband is in the 18th n. C. Reg and
who has several small children has recently commit
ted Suicide because her children starving for
want of bread, and these trator-fends had posted
guard around her house and forbidden any neghbor
giving or selling her particle of foodl
We suppose if one of those tory villains was ar
rested by Confederate officer and the Sails
bury prison, should hear a howl about illegal ar
rests &c and he would be allowed the advantages of
Mr. Graham's habeas corpus law passed by the "con-
servatves" of tie late Legislature!I
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24
EXECUTORS SALE.

Will be sold on MonIay, the I'd day Of March ncIt,
at the late residence OF Alexander Cooper deceased all
the unwed property OF said deceased viz one Negro
woman, two Horses, two Mules, stock OF Cows aud
Hogs, Farming Tools, one Carriage aud Harness, one
Buggy and Harness Corn, Fodder, set Blacksmith's
Tools, lot Of Cotton and a Cotton Gin and TbFasbng
Machine, and all other property MT willed Terms
made known on day of sale.
Persons indebted to said declared will make pay.
ment and all persons having claims will present thsu
in the time prescribed by law.
Feb II, I863 l. ". HERON, .Ir.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24

CAMP DANIEL, Kxsrox, N. O., Feb. II, lee

CANT DANIEL, KTSsroS, n. o., Feb. II, 1868.
Mr. Editor: see that Col E. G. Bill Of the 4sth
C. Regiment has published my name with some others
$ absent members of his Regiment, Company 4, Of
which was formerly member, but while at home in
Union county on recruiting service and at the same
time sick, received official notice Of my being elected
Lieutenant in company !, S3d Regiment and ordered
report to the Colonel of said Regiment which did
the 30th of October, 1862 in which capacity have
been serving up to the present. feel that gross in
justice is done me by publishing me as absent while
was in actual service with my comrades in arms.
Yours respectfully, J. LEE,
Lieut Co. l. SD c Regt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24

u The Enrolling officer for the 9th Congress
siona District has issued order for the conscrpts
in the several counties composing the District to
meet for final enrolment. Those in Burke are to
meet at Morganton on the Goth, 9th. and 25th OF
Feby; in Caldwell at Lenoir on the I'd, Sd and 4th
of March; in Davie, at Mocksvlle on 30th and 3lst
March; in Iredell at Statesve the I'd, 81 and
of Anril.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24
ADMENIsTRATOR's NOTICE.

All persons indebted to the estate of r g. Reid,
deceased will make payment by April Cortland ali
having claims against said deceased will present them
properly atesied within the time prescribed BY law or
this notice viii be pleaded in bar of their recovery
Those having demands against Charles Landfried
deceased, will present them ia like manner, &c
wM s. NORMENT, Admir-
Feb II, 1853 st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24

THE EFFECT OF BAD TEAcHING.-We regret to learn
that in Yadkin county, a number of deserers and
Quaker Church, and with arms and other means of
defense, defed all authority to arrest them Upon
effort being made to e1pel them the lives Of two good
citizens lost, and that of two of the rebellious
party. The greater number of them still at large,
and understand that the leader, who is bold man,
declares his intention never to be taken alive. The
influence of these NazareenS who profess conscientious
scrupes against bearing arms will in every neighbor
hood wherever found in times of war, be found be
bad. They will not aid in defending the country
themselves, and they prevent others from doing so
whenever they We forbear further comment.
Doubtless the Governor has full cognzance. of the
whole affair Winston Sentinel.
What else be expected when prominent and in
telgent men, who claim to be loyal, are constantly
denouncing the conscript law and pronouncing it
constitutional
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24

A Coon PLAN.-The Hillsboro Recorder says
that effort has been made to form ar association
in Orange county of such persons as are willing to
sell nceessaries of life to the poor and soldiers fami
lies at moderate rates. say 81 for corn, 10 cents for
pork, 20 cents for bacon, &c. The Recorder pub
fishes the names of twelve gentlemen who have
agreed to the propositions and it is said others will
do likewise This is patriotic and noble move
ment. Cannot those in other counties, who have
provisions to spare follow the example of the far
mers in Orange!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24
NOTICE..

We the undersigned being Legatees of the Estate
of Margt. E. Mclean decd, offer for sale ut public
vendue, the Sd day of March, 1868, Tract Of
Land, containing 240 or less. lying on The
waters of the South Fork adjoining the Lands Of Jno
d. Mclean and others. Terms made known on day Of
sale. WIN. X. MCLEAN,
II. w. RUMFELT,
Feb "a 1863 lt-pd ISAAC l. MCLEAN.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24
MARRIED.,

In this town, on the 18th inst by Rev A. Sinclair,
Mr. Absalom Fl. Tate to Miss Eliza 0verman, daugh-
ter of Charles Overman ESQ.
In Rowan county, on the 18th inst, Mr. }. W. Basin
ger to Miss Julia Ann " Fisher, daughter of Joseph
Fisher.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24

HI en- daua rters Dcpa I'd ment Of N. G.,
Goldsboro, n. c., Feb. H. 1868.
General Orders No 8.
Paragraph ii, General Orders No 5, current series
in relation the amnesty to deserters is amended 70
read as follows full pardon, except to- forfeiture
of pay for the period of unauthorized absence is here
by proclaimed to all enlisted men, absent without
leave who may voluntarily return their respective
commands o before the 5th day of March next.
By command of Major General 5. g. French,
GRAHAM Dawes,
Feb "a, 1863 st Maj. l. A A. Gen.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24

On Saturday, the 2sth day OF February, will bs
sold nj auction the Public Square Ia Charlotte, .
fine Trottng SULKY almost new; also, spiendid sst
of SINGLE HARNESS, but very little used.
SAML. A. HARRIS, Auetioneer.
Feb IL, 1863 2i-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24

New Posi- OFFICES have been established as
follows in this State GRASSY Fork Alexander
county, and "McCuloch's," Arson county. The
name of the Office at Stanys Greek, CASTOR coun-
ty, has been changed to '.Brevards Station on the
Railroad to Lincolnton.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24
NOTICE.

The Magistrates Of Mecklenburg county rsquf 'f-d
10 meet NJ the Court House in Charlotte on the fret
Monday in March next for the purpose of laying The
County Tax and appointing County Assessors, Gnd
other business Of importance. punctual attendance
is required, n majority must be present.
VA. MAXWELL, G. G. G.
Feb II, 1853 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24

D1sTILLArIoN OF SPIRITUoUs LIoUoRs-A
friend writing us from Davie county, says: 81
understand that there arc persons disting whiskey
in this County, in violation oflaw." Aud friend
writing us from Alamance, says: preparations
are being made in this ueighborhood for dstilng
whisky out of corn, as scarce it is. We can
hardly get bread now, but what will be our
condition if the corn is turned into whisky"
The law passed BY the Legislature at one of its
recent sessions, is very severe persons who may
distill sprituous liquors from coin, wheat, peas
peanuts, oats rye, sugar or sugar cane seed,
syrup. moasses, rice, dried fruit potatoes, or any
mixture of any or either of them The penalty is
fine aud Imprisonment fine not to be less
than $500, and the Imprisonment not less than
sixty days.-Every day part of day's distilliDg
constitutes distinct offence.-Rdt Standard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24
FOR SALE.

A irst-rnte SEWING MACHINE, of Wheeler Will
sons make, and in good order Also, II good
fourth ROAD-WAGON. To be sold at public
auction Saturday next, the 2sth inst, the Public
Square, by S. A. HARRIS,
Feb "a, 1863 lt-pd AuctiOneer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24

RUMoRs OF PEAcE.-We are frequently asked
what credence we give to the rumors from the
North west and from Europe about stopping the
wa, intervention &c. We answer, that we pace
but little reliance in such rumors, ana We are
inclined to think they are started by our enemies
at the North for. the purpose of weakening tue
South and her people to make less preparation
for the struggle now going on The oniy thing
that will hasten peace is hard fighting by our
soldiers and the defeat of the Lincoln armies. NO
doubt the people of the North and North west are
tired of the war; and wish for its close, but Llncons
Government have them completely sunJngated
and intimdated that it is hard for them to organize
a peace party. But let US defeat the enemy IN
his present and contemplated assaults, and the
Government at Washington will inaugurate peace
movement at once The will be stopped when
our independence is acknowledged, and not before
Those persons who from the North and
North wcst-male and Misunderstanding to bear
dispatches and having big tales to tell ought to be
arrested and confined until they produce evidence
that they are not Lincoln emissaries and spies.
Docs AND "DRAD-HEADs."-Two items in the
Revenue law will strike the readers attention
rather original. The 18th section requires
''every head of family to list all his dogs above
two on any one plantation, including those owned
by his slaves or any other person resident on his
lands, and tax Of ST. is levied all dogs so
listed and the section Immediately following taxes
"Dead-heads' (persons who ride free) on Railroads
in which the State is stakeholder, % cents per
mile forsvcry mile so travelled
Dogs under mouths old are not to be taxed,
neither officials and employees of railroads
while travelling in discharge of their duties.
Our Legislators seem to have had antipathy to
dogs and dead heads, and think it is right that
they should be taxed. Every person who rides on
IA ilroad should be made to pay, but why are dogs
under months old exempted, when it is believed
that the pups do the most harm in the way of
sheep killing! No exemption is made for dead
head under 8 months old because. we suppose.
they are considered IA nuisunae-in a railroad car)
but who can give any good reason for e1empting
worthless pup!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24

FLOODED HoRsEs.-Thos. j. Green Il Son, near
Warrenton, N. c., advertise in the Raleigh Register
Is fine blooded Horses for sale. Price from $500 to
81 900 each. Those who want fine horse at a
big price can now be accommodated.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24

WrThe Rev. Thos Hume has been nominated by
the 6lst Virginia Regiment as candidate for Con-
gress in the I'd District, Va. Mr. Hume resided in
this place for several months last year
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24

IA will sell at Public Auction, Tuesday
ff1IMA the Path inst, the HOUSE AND LOT be-
lll1EE longing to DR.. J. NJ. Miller, where he now
resides. Possession given immedsIrIy if
required. 5. A. HARRIS,
Feb %, 1863 1t Auctioneer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24
NEGROES FOR SALE.

On Thu rsday the 18th day of March, will be sold by
the subscriber mile south of Dallas, THIRTEEN
LIKELY NEGROES, men, 4 likely boys, and women
and children-the property of John J. Rhyme, decd
of Castor comfy, N. e. --
JONAS HOFFMAN, Admir-.
February "a, 1863 ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24

A New CoMMANDER.-We are glad to learn
that General D. Ii. Hill passed down on Tuesday
last to assume the command that has been rendered
him 10 North Carolina, with the Headquarters at
Goldsboro. We have had vastly too much strategy,
too much science and too much ditching and
digging in North Carolina. Had had less o.
these and more fighting things might have been
better than at present, aud Gen. Hill has
established reputation for being of the best
fighting in the service may expect a
change in management if not ''chauee in base"
in North Carolina. We do not expect any
advance from Newbern for some time to come,
but the small force Of Yankees at that place will
have to make occasional raids to keep themselves
employed, and to keep our people alarmed and
excited. These raids We hope in future will be
confined to very small circle around Newbern,
and that fthey attempt any extensive depredations
they will be promptly met and whipped back.
If this is not to be done we can see no use in
keeping any force in North Carolina.
There can be DO doubt we think but Gen. Hill
is or soon will be in command below and we eau
promise the people of the State that whatever
be done by him for their relief aud protection
will be done.-Raleiyh Progress.
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$3.50 Reward.

II WILL give the above reward to any person who will
II take up my boy SAM if captured without serious
injury and delivered confined in Jail that
can get him. lie has been lying out over twelve
months ranging from Charlotte TO Reedy Creek.
lie is % years DID, medium size, and has his
forhead Address me at Charlotte, n. G.
Feb "a, 1904 If JNO. WOLFE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24
TO COTTON PLANTERS

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 In per cent.
Rond, or cash Sub-agentS visiting the different parts
OF the State, buying in my nsme, viii have writtea
certificates Of appointment.
Patriotic citizens new offered 40 opportunity 10
aid the by selling TO u their cotton rather
than to private capitalists
Charlotte, Feb II, 1863 II
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24
SOLDIERS, BLANKS.

Blank Forms for obtaining dues. from Confederate
and State Governments to deceased Soldiers, may be
procured at the Office of
HUTCHINSON BROWN,
Feb a. 1868 ct Attorneys at Law.