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the best Of satisfaction.
HALLS LUNG BALSAM has wrough ht more cures
since its introduction than any other cough
medicine
HALLS COUGH BALSAM Is endorsed by our
leading physicians the safest and best rem
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Il HALLS LUNG BALSAM is safe TO use among
children, and yet powerful in cases Of chronic
pulmonary ydisease.
HALL LUNG BALSAM brings In certificates al
most daily Of its wonderful cures in all parts
HALLS BALsAM for the LUNGS is sold In every
.4 Town In the country.
The more striking Proof Of the intrin-
sic worth and excellence Of DR.. HALLS BALSAM
for the Lungs Is shown in the rapidity with which
1t becomes favorite with the people. There Is
nothing of similar nature but what Is soon cast in
TO the shade when the Balsam has been thoroughly
tested The agents for its sale the country over p
ordering for new supplies very enthusiastic In
It's favor, saying, at Is just the thing 1t like
charm It's effects are truly magical" The afflicted
can order the medicine of
III. SCOVILI., Proprietor.
20, Randolph ST., Chicago.
10 whom all orders shou Id be addressed.
Sold by J. L. Taylor, Ottumwa G. +. Knight,
Agency City N. Steel and @. 8. Clark, Fairfeld
Y. ]. Brown Birmingham. Ap 80 '63
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Correspondents may rely on careful attention TO
their business. Collections all points promptly
attended to, and returns made on day Of payment
Eastern remittances made for country correspop.
dents at I0soest current rates.
TO parties keeping deposite dccounts we will make
liberal deduction on rates for exchange and
uncMrrent money, and will otherwise extend the
facilities usually granted to Bank customers.
June IA ie6x B0NNIFIELD BROS.
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Drug Store.

TuNhe undersigned has opened q Drug Store In the
- Curlew building and has Q large and extensive
stock Of Nfla -1as Efs.-fsIl = /. fI-,-t =
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-24

In Union county, of dipheria, on the 9th of Novem
Der, Bette lighter of James NJ and Maggie E. Stit
aged two years and ten months.
Thoust gone, dear Bette yes, thou art gone;
That face, so bright, so mild so sweet,
No longer here to cheer
To realms where saints and'angels meet.
Wen think of thee, smiling babe,
Till infant charms in distance fade;
Loaned but awhie-alas how
Did Heaven recall the precious boon.
Thy life, Bette, how pure twas but dream
A vision of the night didst seem,
summer cloud, transient ray
Alas, how soon to pass away.
No more, alas, no more earth
Shall the glad voice and beaming eyes,
Thy prattling tongue and childish mirth
Charm like songs of Paradise.
pd FRIEND.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-24
LATEST NEWS.
GOOD NEWS FROM TENNESSEE.
Official Dispatch from, General Bragg

MISSION RIDGE, Nov. 10.
ITO General s.. Cooper: Gen. Wheeler reports hi:
attack upon and dispersion of the enemy cavalry pur
suing them into the works at Knoxville, capturing
three hundred prisoners. The infantry force is close
up. BRAXTON BRAGG, Genl
ATLANTA, Nov. 20-The Appeal learns from Col
Chester that Longstree had captured Knoxville
ing the enemy and taking 200 or 500 prisoners
lao prisoners arrived the same train with Colonel
Chester. Wheeler is reported in the enemy's rear,
and Longstreet pressing their front.
Two hundred and thirty prisoners came down this
evening, and many more the way down.
An officer who left Loudon the 18th, reports that
Longstreet captured 900 and Wheeler 600 Yankees.
On the 18th, Longstreet was mile and a half from
Knoxville, entrenching. On the from Loudon
the Yankee army of about FIVE thousand men was
greatly demoralized, and left about 100 wagons,
mlssary and ordnance stores the road. Robinsons
Brigade left Loudon yesterday, to repair the pontoon
left by the Yankees the Little Tennessee leading
into Blount county.
Persons liberated from Chattanooga report great
suffering and want of food and fuel.
l36 Yankees, forming Burnside's guard, reach
ed Dalton last night. They say Knoxville is another
Harper's Ferry trip. Burnside must eyacuate.
ATLANTA, Nov 2l.-The Chckamauga train has ar
rived with upwards Of 100 yankees from Burnsides
relr.
Officers from the front last evening report nothing
more than the usual firing. Indications represent
movement of more than usual Importance being new
executed in Tennessee.
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FROM CHARLESTON.

The yankee bombardment has been vigorous
for the past week than before. They keep up
almost constant fire Fort SUMTER but without much
effect. The Fort Tor what remains of i) is still held
by troops, and think they will continue to hold
it in spite of yankee shot and yankee hate.
During the past week the enemy have thrown sew
eral shot into the city, striking few houses, and kill
ing negro woman and injuring a white woman.
News from Charleston up to Saturday night gives
the following information concerning the lombard
ment:
The Smelling of Fort Sumter averaged per m in
las1 night and continues heavy this morning. One
man was killed at the fort yesterday Fort johnson
and Battery Smkins opened vigorous fire upon
some Yankees mounting guns between Gregg and
Wagner.
10 P. M.-The Smelling of the city commenced to-
day, half-past TO- and continued halfpast ~
during which time eighteen shots were thrown. Two
more thrown this afternoon. One colored woman
killed and white woman slightly injured
Four five buildings struck. The shells thrown
are 100 FOUNDER PARROTS. heavy mortar Smelling
of Fort Sumter has been continued all day No report
from the fort this evening.
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NOTICE.

AS Executor of the late will and testament of Eliza
beth Query decd, will expose to public sale at the
late residence of said deceased Tuesday the 9Th Of
December next the stock of Horses Cows, lot of fat
Hogs and stock Hogs, a quantity of Corn, Wheat and
Oats, Farming Tools, Household and Kitchen Furni-
ture and variety Of articles not here enumerated be-
longing to the estate of the said deceased.
Terms made known day of sale.
All persons having claims against the deceased
must present them within the time prescribed by law
or this notice will be pleaded in bar Of their recovery;
and those indebted must Ike immediate payment.
HUGH NJ. PARKS, Executor.
Nov "a, 1863 2t-pd
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LEATHER,
upper and Sole,l
Ready made Shoes,
State OF N. CaroIina-- ucckIe.bnrg Co.

! NOs
Court of Pleas Quarter Sessions-Oet. Term, 1868.
E. Nye Hutchison Admir- Of Houston b. Lowrie, dec d.
Samuel NJ. Lowrie, J. Brevard Alexander and
wife Ann, B Alexander, Admir- Of James Lowrie
and Harold Lowrie.
Petition for Settlement OF sbe Estate Of Houston b.
Lowrie, deceased.
II appearing TO the satisfaction Of the Court that
Samuel NJ. Lowre, Of the defendants in this case
resides beyond the limits of this State IL is therefore
ordered by the Court that publication be made for six
successive weeks In the Western Democrat notifying
said defendant be and appear at the next term Of
this Court to be held for the County of Meckenbnrg
the Court House in Charlotte on the I'd Monday in
January next then and there to plead, de-
the petition, judgment pro confesso will be
taken and the same heard exparte TO him.
Witness VIM. Maxwell Clerk Of our said Court, at
Office n Charlotte, the I'd Monday IN October, A D.
1862 WIN. MAXWELL, q. G. @,
Nov "a CIV
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| TERMS OF PEACE.''-The New York News
speaking of the war and the terms upon which i
advises the Lincoln Government to make peace
says:
1--WE do not hesitate to assert our entire convic
ticn that the Southern Confederacy would agree
that the question of Union separation should De
left to the unbiased vote of the fifteen Southern
States respectively; and that in order to insure this
unbiased expression of opinion such mode OF ascer'
tanning it should be adopted as disinterested arbi
ter, mutually chosen, should Indicate"
The News commends this plan to the attention
of the people of the North. We fear that such pa
pers as the New York News have but little influence
with the Lincoln authorities for if they had had the
influence terms of peace" would have been agreed
upon long ago. We think the News is correct in
saying that the Southern Confederacy would egree
to leave the question of separation or union to a
vote of the fifteen Southern States. For our own
part should not hesitate to advocate that plan il
the Northern Government would agree to it Though
we now have no hope that Lincoln would entertain
any such fair propesition.)
If such plan adopted might correctly
ascertain the real sentiments Of Vie people of Ken
lucky, Maryland and Missouri. If maj or:ty OF
the people of those States with. they would
have oPport ~ity of saying So if against us. let
them go under the Lincoln Government. They
have not shown much disposition to unite their des-
tines with ours and are certainly not in favor of
continuing the to secure them to the Confeder-
acy. In fact, do not believe the war is contin-
ued for any such purpose; we are not now fighting
for Maryland Kentucky, Missouri, but to keep
the brutal enemy from over-running and subjugat-
ing the balance of the Southern States and to keep
him from roboing and numbering people
In regard to the prospect of ending the war. we
copy the following paragraph from the Richmond
Dispatch, though have but little faith in such
indications:
Future ofhe War.-An intelligent gentleman
who has recently visited the U. S. and has had I'M
usual opportunities of observation, expresses the
conviction that the North unless some unexpected
advantage of great Importance shall be obtained by
its arms, some great misfortune be brought upon
US by own folly, will not be able much longer to
conduct the upon its present dimensions. He is
of opinion that the North is much nearer exhaustion
than the South Their buster and bravado will in
crease in proportion their strength diminishes
but if true to ourselves, patient, persistent
and harmonious, the worst of our danger, with the
blessing of Heaven, will soon be over. Such at
least is the opinion of one whose name, if could
give it, would carry with it no ordinary weight
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-24

p9rThe 21st Regiment, Hoke's brigade, which
has been on detached duty in this State for some
time past under that officer, has been ordered to
report at Richmond, and the whole regiment took
the trains at High Point last week.
This Regiment has done good service since II
has been in this State. We told by an officer
of the Regiment yesterday that they have returned
to the service at least FIVE deserters or recusant
conscripts to each man in the regiment.
AS a token of the esteem in which they are held
BY the people of the county, handsome dinner
Tuesday last.
A iue table was also set for them at Troy's Store
liz Randolph couuty, one day last week.-GreeHs-
bor0 Patriot
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FROM VIRGINIA.

From the Richmond Enquirer of Saturday, We copy
the following:
'Intelligence direct from army on the Rapidan
informs that, Wednesday, portion of Gen.
Hampton's command surprised a Yankee regiment of
cavalry encamped near Stevensburg, in Culpeper and
captured two companies, numbering one hundred and
seventy five in ALL together with horses and equip
ments. The surprise complete tina: the enemy
did not attempt to show fight in earnest, but saved
themselves by fight or surrender, after faint resist
ance.
Reports from the lower Rapidan section, by way of
Fredericksburg, state that thirty-nine Yankees were
captured by forces, Wednesday, at Ely Ford
From SuFFoLK.-The Yankee pickets have again
been withdrawn from around the town, but all the
roads still bockaded. The town is visited every
day by Yankee force from the camp below. Syca-
more Hill Baptist Church, between Suffolk and Ports
mouth, burned Sunday night last either by the
Yankees runaway negroes. Butler, the Beast, has
issued order that all Confederate officers soldiers
caught within their lines with arms, shall suffer death.
This order is intended to apply to the Confederate
scouts who reported being often about Suffolk
and Norfolk.
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TO THE PUBLIC.

had hoped that should never appear before the
public; and that my advanced age of sixty years,
should enjoy as much peace and quiet as is allotted
to patriotic maa, during this fiery ordeal through
which my country is passing but it appears that |
have become the victim of calumny and mare, by a
widely circulated report that have said, "None but
shareholders have a right TO vote" / feel il due to
yself and to brave soldery (of whom am proud
and for whom daily offer my humble prayers 10 re-
this SANDER and pronounce it malicious false
hood. know with whom it originated, and if he de-
sires it, l will give his
Respectfully, D. A. CALDWELL.
Nov "a, 1853 ID
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-24

FROM WESTERN NORTH CARoLINA.-Geu
Vance's forces have been down in Tennessee dur
ing the past week. He had pretty severe Skin
mish with the enemy, near Parrctsville, one day
last week, losing man killed. and two or three
wounded. He emptied several Yankee saddles
Gen. Vance has been helping the Tennessee
Unionists to gather their hog crop. Nearly q
thousand fat hogs have been driven out. Some
of them have passed here, en- route to the great
Confederate smoke house.-AshepiHle Ners, No
nemLer lQfh
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-24

On Friday the 4th instant, will be published
Part l. OF the q. s. A. improved 'Hunten's Books
Instruction for the Piano Forte. Price 50.
This part, elegantly printed in LithogrAphy good
paper, contains the usual instructions TO learners to-
gether with eight pages Of scales and exercises marked
for lingering
Part 3D. completing the work, will follow in about
three weeks and comprise lessons and studies for adj
yanced pupils.
TERMS 0ne-third off to the trade, and half this al
Iowance to schools and teachers ordering ten parts
Cash check to accompany all orders.
GEORGE DUNN Il CO.,
Nov ~, 1853 1t Richmond, Va.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-24

sas Mrs. Todd, of Kentucky, the mother of
Mrs. Abe Lincoln, arrived iu Richmond on Thurs
day night, from City Point. en- route to Georgia,
on visit to her daughter, Mrs Helm The tele-
graph has announced the departure of that lady for
Kentucky through the Federal lines by permission
of Gen. Grant.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-24

In this town, the 10Th inst, by ]. p. Ross, Esq
Mr. James H. Henderson to Miss Jane G. Harmon.
At the Episcopal Church, in this place, on the 18th
inst, by the Rev Geo. NJ Everhart, Mr. NJ L. Wallace
to Mrs Martha Russell-bo!h of Meckenburg county.
In this town, the 9Th inst Mr. VIM Plat to Miss
Elizabeth Howie.
On the 18th instant, by VIM w Munday, Esq, Major
j. B. MeGee of Mecklenburg, Miss w. j. daughter of
Lockman, Esq, of Lincoln county.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-24

The Land Of the late Hiram @. Brawey, deceased,
will be resod at the public square In Charlotte on the
second Monday 10 January, 1884, on>a credit Of sir
months il will be started the last bid Of 81 33T
and sold to the highest bidder. There are liza
in the tract II adjons the lands Of J. p Ross, VIM.
Means and lies near TO town Bond and good security
required OF the purchaser -Four per cent cash will
be required topay costs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-24
DAVENPORT FEMALE COLLEGE,
LENUIh, n. e,
Com mencemenf.

Sunday, Nov. 29.-Commencement Sermon by the
Rev w Mangum, A. NJ, of the North Carolina Con-
ference.
Monday and Tuesday Nov 30, and Dec Annual
examination of Glasses.
Monday, Nov 80, 3 O'Clock, P M.-Literary Address,
by Prof F Round, b.
Tuesday, Dec L. 3 o'clock, P M.-Litorary Address,
by the Rev o. A. Darby, A. b. of the South Carolina
Conference.
Tuesday evening-Musical Concert
NB-Bishop Pierce has conditionaliy promised to
favor ms with his presence and abors on Commence
ment Sunday.
The next Annual Session will begin on Thursday,
March the 3rd, 1854. A. G. STACY,
Nov "a 1t President.
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Administrators Notice.

All persons indebted to the estate of James Rca,
deceased are hereby notified to make immediate pay
ment and those having claims against said estate must
present them for setlement duly authenticated, with
in the time prescribed bylaw, or this notice will be
pleaded in bar of their recovery.
Nov "a, 1863 4t-pd GREEN L. REA, Admir-.
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On Tuesday the 22d of December next, will expose
to public sale the late residence of Canton decd
three miles southwest of Charlotte all the property OF
said deceased viz: Wheat, Corn Oats Fodder, three
Mules, Horse, Cattle, Hogs, Wagon, Buggy, House.
hold and Kitchen Furniture Blacksmith Tools and
other articles not necessary to mention.
Terms made known the day of sale.
All persons having claims present them accord
ing to law or this notice will be plead in bar of their
recovery. THOMAS B. PRICE, Admir-.
Nov "a, 1863 4t-pd
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LEATHER FOR SALE.

/ will sell at public sale the sth OF December
next, large lot Of heavy Sole Leather and small
lot Of Upper Leather Also the Tanning Tools aud
lot Of Tanners Oil
Sale 10 take place the residence Of Henry Rein
hardt, deceased nine miles southwest OF Newton Ca
tawba county, n. q.
z. p. COULTER, Admir-
Nov II, 1863 ts-pd of Henry Reinhardt decd.
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g- The Georgia Legislature has. passed resol

sB@ The Georgia Legislature has. passed resolu-
tions pedging Georgia to the cause of Southern in
dependence to the last extremity. That's right.
There must be no backing out now. All must do
their duty, and those who do not do SO willingly
must be compelled by force. 1t is life and death
business with US now, and there must be skulk-
ing finching. The war men of 1860 must in
crease their zeal and their faith, and quit re-
sorting to everything possible to keep out of the
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-24

MExIco.-An arrival from Havana brings later
advices from Mexico. 1t is said that the inter-
ventionists have been defeated in various engage
ments by the troops of the Juarez Government.
It is also said that the party of the Republic is
gaining strength with the people. Gen. Comonfort
is at the head of the national troops.
The arrival Of Macmillan was anxiously looked
for by the friends of monarchy.
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N O + | G Il.

The Association for the Relief Of tho Working Men
Of Charlotte having opened in the Store opposite the
Court House, formerly occupied by Loewensten have
now on hand Bale Yarn, Salt, and Alamance Cloth,
which will be exchanged for Produce and Provisions
ON liberal terms.
WANTED-CorH, Meal, Flour, Wheat, MolasseS, But
ter Lard, Tallow, Bacon, Dried Fruit, &C..
A GRAHAM, CommissaLy.
Nov II, 1863 If
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LAND FOR SALE.

will sell in Charlotte, Saturday the 5th Decem.
ber the Plantation formerly known William Gray s.
the of Mallard Creek adjoining the lands oil
John McNeey and Others 81 miles north of Charlotte
containing about IL / acres, more or less.
WILLIAMS, Admir-
Nov "a, 1853 st with the will annexed.
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100000 DOG SKINS WANTED

will pay from two TO FIVE dollars piece for good
DOG SKINS. Kill your dogs aud save your meat and
bread and your neighbors' Sheep.
have a small quantity Of Leather on hand that
be had By calling soon.
J. L. BROWN.
Charlotte, Nov. II, 1863 81
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Containing ESQ acres situated about Eve miles south
east Of Charlotte, and now occupied by Mr. George
Jordan The place will be rented for the year
public auction GA Saturday the Esd day Of November
at my residence. MARGARET T. MOORE,
Nov IL, 1863 pd Guardian.
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Tuesday, November "a, IS63.

meat CATTLE" AND THE CONFEDERATE TAX
The Confederate Tax Collector for this county
c1 D. G. Maxwell, has furnished US with the fol-
,,uinp letter from the Commissioner of Taxes, for
,ohIjcation, for public information :.
OFFICE COMMISSIONER OF TAXES.
Richmond. Nov. H. 1868. {
n G. Maxwell, Charlotte, n. C.-SIR: In reply
onr letter of the 9TH inst. you are informed that
~ tern meat CATTLE means all cattle of the bo-
Inv s,eces and includes bulls, steers, COWS, heif-
milk cows and calves and all these to be
s- and taxed under Sec. -, except working
oren. actually employed in the production of art-
oIas taxed in kind The law contemplates only the
oattIa held or owned on the LIST day of November.
sId does not include beevcs killed and consumed
bv the taxpayer prior to that time. You not
allowed to exempt anything that-the law does not
avern,t and it taxes all cattle above stated.
Colts are not exempt. matter wlEtt they are i'll
rpded for, nor is any other horse. stallion mule or
mare, unless actually used and employed in cult
yating the farm. When the amount of cotton is so
very small as not to be worth the trouble expense
Of ASSESSING it should not be noticed, upon the
nriuciple of de minianiS curdt ter.
Kcspectfully THOMPSON ALLEN,
Commissioner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-11-24

An interesting revival of religion is now pro-
crossing at :he Presbyterian Church in this place.
The number of seekers is unusually large, and we
learn that about forty have made profession OF
religion. A large number of probationers have also
beer received into the Methodist Church. Green's
boro Patriot.
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OPINION OF A YANKEE GENERAL.-A n. York
paper says on the authority of Cincinnati cores
pondent that Gen Rosencrans the late commander
of the Yankee army in Tennessee, declares that he
is greatly discouraged about the war, because he
believes that the seeded States never be car
red back into the Union by the rigorous poilcy
which the Lincoln Government has adopted. lie
and all others might we'll make up their minds
that reunion can never be effected by any means.
Rosencrans expresses disgust with the management
of the traitor Andy johnson, in Tennessee, and
thinks that Johnsons administration has converted
everybody to secession who had any hopes of the
Union. He thinks most of the northern people are
moved by all sorts of motives except honor and the
love of country We suppose the drubbing which
Bragg gave Rosencrans near Chattanooga has done
much towards opening his eyes