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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-01-13

TIE RICHMOND ESoUIRER.-The Richmond
Enquirer has recently been exposing the conduct of
some OF the factonists and parzans in North Caro-
lima for their attempts to array the feelings of the
people against the Confederate Governm; mt; there
fore the said factionists and conservatives parti-
Fans are now trying to produce the impression that
the Enquirer has been abus sing North Carolina. To
show that this accusation against the Enquirer is
wrong we copy tho following from article in
late number of that paper:
North Carolina.-We speak the common senti-
ment of Virginia. when declare that have
always cherished warm and cordial appreciation
for the people of our sister State of North Carolina
Their integrity, manliness and modesty, are per-
haps better known and estimated by us than by the
States farther south and west. This feeling of re-
spect has been heightened by the war The two
States moved at the same time for secession. When
the shock of battle came North Carolina braced
herself for the struggle with spirit and determine
ton that did not surprise u.s. for they not,
well knew, of q race to brook oppression. Both,
to the number and conduct of her troops, North
Carolina has every reason to be proud. The late
victory at kinston. achieved mainly if not ex-
clusiv-ly by North Carolina troops, is but one of
tho many similar proofs of the bravery and deter
mination of her sons"
The Enquirer has never abused or ridiculed North
Carolina, but has very properly rebuked those who
are engaged in abusing President Davis. unneces-
sarily finding fault with Confederate officers and
doing their best to array public sentiment in OPP
position to the Government. The Richmond Wing,
Petersburg Express. and other papers outside of
this State, well the Enquirer, hare felt called
on to condemn the course of the sef-styled ICON
servative" party and general rumblers. but they
have said nothing in derogation of North Carolina
or her people a body. We have not copied the
Enquirer's articles but we have read them aud have
not discovered anything like abuse of North Caro-
lima.
North Carolina and her brave troops since the
commencement of the war, have elected praise
from the whole country, but the faetionists and
GROWERS within her borders have also been con-
demned by true men everywhere.
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YANKEE FORCE AT NEwBERN-We learn
from perfectly reliable source that there in
the waters of Newbern, on Wednesday last, no
fewer than ft1y fire Yankee transports. The forces
there include the commands of three Major- Gene
rails, usually, in the Yankee army. $4,000 each,
which gives the full force there at some Il, 900 to
$4,000 at least. AS before stated this intelli-
gence is reliablc.-Roletnh Journal
A dispatch from Kinston, N. G., dated Jan Sth,
says: The enemy, beyond doubt, are making I'M
mense preparations to advance. Reinforcements
arrive daily from Suffolk. The Yankees at More
head City and Newbern amount to $4,000, under
command of Foster. Butler is not there. They
will probably attack Charleston, Wilmington,
Weldon aud Goldsboro simultaneously, to prevent
reinforcements leaving either place.
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ANOTHER PROCLAMATIoN.-Lincoln has issued
bis second proclamation. as he threatened to do
some time ago, for the purpose of depriyng s"rth-
efn people OF their negro property. We do not
think itprudent to publish such stuff, and we hope
southern papers will take little notice of il as
possible, as all such proelamations do US no
HARM Lincoln specifies the States aad parts of
States in which-h designs his edict to ofcrate. as
follows:
Arkansas, Texas, Louisiana Except the parishes
OF ST. Bernard. Plaquemnes, Jefferson. st. James,
Ascension, Assumption, Terrebonne, Lafourche, st.
Martin and Orleans. including the city of New Or
leans,) Mississippi Alabama, Florida, Georgia, s.
Carolina. North Carolina, and Virginia {except the
10 counties designated as West Virginia, and also
the counties of Berkeley, Accomac, Northampton.
Elizabeth City. York, Princess Anne and Norfolk
anu Portsmouth.')
In the above named States, with the exceptions
mentioned, the proclamation declares that slavery
Is forever abolished. and that the negroes may be
enrolled for service in the abolition army. 1nas-
much as this decree have effect in the South
except where a yankee army is located to enforce
it, gratified tina: it has been issued, it will
open the eyes of southern in the border States
and unite them, together with large portion of
the Northern people, against the Lincoln admins
tration and the war. a. Whom the gods would de-
stroy they first make mad
The abolitionists avowed some time ago that when
all other failed to ''crush the rebellion"
they would resort to the one now adopted by Lin
coin. But they will find that that, too will fail
Us have yankee soldiers and yankee bayonets failed.
This act Of Lincoln shows what he would do with
the South if he had her in his power. and it also
shows that we did not withdraw from his govern
ment day too early. And it further proves the
imprudence of those few GROWERS in the South who
arc always abusing certain class of men for
"breaking up the old government 1t is time for
them to stop abusing and denouncing secessionsts
The New York Herald says Lincons proclama-
ton will determine the failure of his
administration, with chances heavily against
cess 1t also says '.it is inprect icabe, unwise
i'll timed and full of mischief
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NOTICE.

will be sold at the Public Squars in Charlotte, on
the 18th inst Or not sold privately before that dme
a stout Negro Woman and Little Girl For particulars
inquire at this Office. Jan. Q, 1893 -
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SOAP WANTED.

SUBSISTENCE DEPARTMENT, I
Charlotte, n. C., January H. 1863. I
Wanted, Immediately at this Department, ten thou
sand pounds of hard Soap for the Army GOldsboro
n. C., for which the market price will be paid. The
inability of the Government to procure Manufactured
Soap WILL it is hoped, induce this people of this section
TO engage in masking article indispensable to the
health and comfort Of their relatives in the army.
T.. NJ. LOWE,
Jan ID, 1863 Capt A. G. S.
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DISTINGUISHED ARRIvAL.-Major General
Gustayius w. Smith, G.. 5. A, commanding the
Department of North Carolina, arrived in this city
on Wednesday evening and is the guest of His
Excellency, Gov Vance.-RaleiyA Progress.
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LATEST NEWS.
FROM VIRGINIA.

FREDERIcKsbuRo, Jan. s.-Reports from the other
side Of the river state that the main body Of the enemy
is retiring towards Washington
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EF- The attention of all persons having claims
against the State of North Carolina is directed to
advertisement i'll to-days paper, from S. F. Phillips,
Esq, Auditor Of Public Accounts.
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LOST OR MISLAID,

Certificate for twelve Shares of Stock in the Char
lote and s. c. Railroad No. l42, dated Feb 5, 1881
J. b. CASTOR.
JOHN r. JOHNSTON, Agent.
Castana Grove, CASTOR county, Jan. H. 1863 sm
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The Raleigh Progress says that Whskey has
advanced in that city to fifty cents drink-with.
out sugar at that. In Richmond, French Brandy
is 81 drink, and other liquors so and IS cents.
Hard times with the tipplers.
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MARRIED.

Ia Greensboro on the 3oth ult, r. A. Maurice, Pro-
fessor in EdgewOrth Female Seminary, to Mas Nancy
Dalzell.
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Ea Ex-Goy Branch of North Carolina died at
Enfield, n. C.. on the 4th inst, aged 50 years.
He was Secretary ofth Navy under Gen. Jackson
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NORTHERN ITEAs.-We learn by adv ices from the
North that the great iron-clad steamer 'Monitor,"
was destroyed off Cape Hatteras last week in u
storm, and large number of the persisted
She on her way to operate against the southern
coast. The Monitor is the same boat that had the
fight with the Merrimac near Norfolk after the lat
ter had destroyed two yankee ships of war; Other
vessels in company with the Monitor damaged
One, the Passaic, was towed into the harbor at
Beaufort, n. c., disabled and in leaking condition
THANK God FOR this much
Washington letter-writers say that it is rumored
that Lincoln is about to take the field in person in
Virginia. 1--WE hope so, as it will give a
chance to catch him
Beast Butler arrived at Washington and was ro-
ceyed with compliments and demonstrations. 1t is
reported that Gen Mcclellan is to be sent to For
tress Monroe to organize another army.
The Confederate steamer Alabama has been
playing havoc among the yankee shipping. 1t is
stated that there IA yankee vessels now search
ing for the Alabama.
A correspondent Of the Chicago Times says that
two-thirds Of the Kentucky Legislature have de-
cared in favor of taking the State out of the Union
if Lincoln's emancipation proclamation is enforced
In New York cotton was selling at 6S cents Gold
1919, Exchange l474,
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am preparing Pyrolignus Acid TO cure Meat 10 two
hours well salt, aud will guarantee to keep for
years. have appointed Messrs. Kuck HilkeI, IN
Charlotte my agents fo Necklenburg county Price
81 rs per gallon. Call and try IL.
JAMES RLLwooD.
Jan g. 1868 im-pd
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TO RENT

The residence of Dr. p c. Caldw ELL Possession given
Immediately. Apply to DIR. Nye Hutchinson. or +!
q. ". CALDWELL Trustee.
Jan Ia, 1868 1t
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EsTThc mail truin the N. c. Railroad now
leaves Charlotte at four o'clock, instead of 5 q.
heretofore.
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II Gen. Lee, in an address to the Army compli-
mentng it for the great victory at Fredericksburg.
says that the enemy defeated by less than TWEEN
ty thous and of our men.
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r7- The Legislature of Virginia convened last
week. Gov. Letcher's message urges the people
to continue the struggle for independence, and calls
uponVirgnians to swear that the Old Dominion shall
remain one and ndivisible. He exhorts all to re-
double their energies and avoid dissension and con
tention and very properly says that 'the man who
breaches reconstruction is a traitor. deserving
traitors doom"
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N. c.,

OudTIOCItg Ns ~
Has resumed the Practice Of Nsdteine, and ese De
or at his residence.
Feb. IS, 1891
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THE NEWS.

ve have no news of any regular battle since the
-, ana of Murfrecsboro. Further particulars of
to.t,a will be found in our columns to-day.
W The reported fall of Vicksburg' received from
-,,lrp sources last week. is not true. Ficksburg
:. ell, in the hands of the Confederates. and the
o,amv has been beaten off.
Everything appears to be at stand still in Fir-
gina'
The Indications are that the enemy is preparing
10 advance on Goldsboro, or Wilmington or We'll
don. or probably all three points at the same time.
AtGalyeston, Texas, the Confederates made a
successful attack on the yankee feet and captured
Of prisoners.
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Pork Wanted.

CharlOttc, N. e..
Wanted at this Department, TWO HUNDRED
THOUSAND pounds Of FRESH PORK, suitable for
Bacon. Il. NJ. LOWE,
Jan c, 1863. II Capt. A. O. s.
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THE BATTLE AT WHITE HALL, N. C.-From
Gen. Robertson's official report Of the battle at
White Halk n. c., on the 18th ult, we make the
following extracts concerning the conduct of the
18th n. &. Regiment:
-" l Immediately ordered Col Leaventhorpe
forward. The alacrity with which the order was
"beyed 10y his men, gave ample proof of their gal
lunt bearing, which they so nobly sustained during
the entire fight, which ragged with intensity for
several hours after they became engaged No
veteran soldiers ever fought better or inflicted
more terrible loss upon an enemy, considering the
numbers engaged. 1t with difficulty they
could be Withdrawn from the field. Three times
did they drive the Yankee cannoners from their
guns and as often prevent their infantry regi-
mcnts from forming line in their front In spite
OF the Jour hostile regiments whose standards
waved from the opposite bank, did these brave
men continue to hold their ground, and finally
drove the enemy in confusion from the field
More than one lNndrcd of their dead and wound
So were left on the river bauk. The conduct of
this regiment rtfccss the greatest credit upon its
accomplished and dauntless commander
The soIdcry qualities displayed BIZ Col Leav
cnthorpe on the march and during the action, to
winch can bear witness strongly recommend
HIM to the favorable consideration of the authori
ties.
Ao"ut seventy stand of arms and quantity of
'"5hinG were collected from the battle field
~ regret having to record the death of It.
Means, of company f., llth Rcg't N. C. troops,
ana also that Of ls, Serg't Bristol of company b
INC same Ree't They both fell like brave men in
Tue faithful performance of their duty The loss
OF the enemy, though not accurately ascsrtained,
Is known to be heavy"
The llth Regiment has three companc. in i.
from Neekicnburg county. The field officers arc
I. LcaNen'horpe, Colonel; W. j. Martin. Li.pt.
coioncl and Egbert A. Ross, Major.
been mase hr ,ho following appointment. have
Board Of Internal In,rrope,atn,,-vp F.
OF warren H. j. Hale, of Cumberland Wy
Literary Bodrd.-Rev. Wiliar + pcu ep,
Dr. William Sloan of Castor, and Professor Ricbsri
Sterling OF Greensboro.-Raletgh Progress.
gsSN correspondent at Richmond writes as fol.
lows: " 'o'
The city is literally crowded with people, and tn.
small Pox, which learn is the increase, is likely
70 become an epidemic. would advise all who ha We
no argent business here to away. There is dan
ger In coming here from the pure country air."
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Gov. OF New YoEK.-The new Governor of
New York, Mr. Seymour was inaugurated on the 1st
inst. The old abolition Governor, Morgan, made
an address retiring which seems designed to call
Mr. Seymour out and make him avow his policy.
Morgan said that the Union arms would be victori-
Gus and the South made to live under the gov
eminent with the North, and all fight under the
same flag. MIR Seymour, in his address, did not
endorse this declaration of Morgan, bat simply said
that while knowing that his position gave him but
little control national affairs, he yet wished
that before the end of his term of service the .coun
try would be again great, glorious and united as it
once was" He said he intended to maintain the
constitution of the State of New York. with all it's
powers and rights. and defend the sovereignty and
jurisdiction of the State.
One of the first acts of the Governor to
order the Police Commissioners of New York to ap-
pear at Albany and charges for making IL
legal arrests and ntindating voters at the Nevem
Der election.
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| "A NEW ScHEsfE.-We learn that Gov. Vance
some time age, in expectation that the Legislature
would authorize the raising of State force. con
ceiyed the plan of equipping and armng this force
by buying 10000 bales of Cotton and pledging it te
foreign capitalists for the payment of the equip
ments. 1t is said that agent has already gone
! to Europe to effect the purchase of arms, and an
other expected to follow, but the failure of the
military bill in the Legislature has rather stopped
proceedings. The Governor has already purchased
large amount of cotton on State account.
We do not alIude to this matter merely for the
purpose of finding fault with the action of the Gov
ernor--we not of the fault finding kind and
more disposed to sustain the authorities (even
when their do not to be exactly prudent)
rather than blame them, when it is believed their
conduct is directed by desire to promote the cause
of the Confederacy-but alude to it matter
in which the people of the State generally are con-
cerned Since the election we have not INDUCED in
any censure of Gov. Vance opposed his sugges-
TONS But many of the Governors peculiar friends
are forever talking about illegal action and prating
about going strictly by the law and constitution,
might ask by what authority Gov. Vance enter
ed the market cotton buyer for the State and
sumcd the responsibility of purchasing abroad
aud the risk of losing them in attempt to
run the blockade. Would it be better to let the
Confederate Government take these risks, and then
if loss it will fall the general government
and not on the State of North Carolina alone. And
would it not be better leave the whole business
of raising and arming troops in the hands of the
Confederate authorities! If the Legislature passes
the bill now before it to raise 10000 State troops
and thus puts the State in conflict with the Confed
Gratis Government as regards the transcription law,
it is not likely the Government would assume the
expense incurred in that way. and in that event
North Carolina must pay the whole amount out of
her own Treasury-an expense which the Gov
ernor's cotton scheme would not 60 far towards
liquidating 1t strikes that the best plan is to
leave the whole matter under the control of the Con-
federate authorities, and at the same time aid the
Government all VIZ can, but let it assume all ex-
pense and risks. In that way the bardens will be
equally distributed among A the States.
Again: Where is the necessity for passing the
ten Regiment bill if it be true, asserted by some
of the friends of that bill and others, that President
Davis told our commissioners that all men in North
Carolina liable to duty and to be enrolled under the
late conscription law, should be kept in tho State
for its defence! Why should the State undertake
the expense and trouble of organizing and equppng
troops (and probably come in conflict with the Con-
federate nuthorties) when the Government is ready
and prepared and offers to do it for US!
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conversational cEcles. in The army and out Q
il, tlsi lle coramande,. in lfs repsri, did nd
oOssrs e ihat inparnahty which should evel
gliel aclerEe Tie oiiicial repoI; VI a command
-er.rurlrief, aud tat personal prejudice iuah
euced the framing OF that document to tbe
nJnry OF some populations, and to Tie Intended
irgfeet OF others, beyund what Was requisite
ahgIvins fair and pnbrzsod account Of the
avEion IL Wls felhaikCd that the pellorm
atiees vi Maj # General BreckinrlCse aud Of
hts brave dvlsiQn in the battles before bhu.
ieeobsro we're commented upon with cousid
cradle severity. Bar alter q careid peruss
q the report OF Gen. Bragg, We we're forced
to the conclusion that either General Breckia
ridge was culpAbie ID theexFelne, or elsc tha'
great injustice had been done hun 10 the OH.
ealirepOrt OF Gen. Bragg. We have SINCE
learned from reliable authority Iom Richmond
that Maj. Cen breckenridge, more than a
mouth ago, having Seen Gen. Bragg y eporl,
wsple to AdJ't Geu Cooper asking d "Court o.
luqury, aud III lhe inost emphatic manlier
denylug the charges Of Gen. Blagss report.
Tue letter OF Gen. BIeGkuiuse should be
gwen to the world. We can see no objection
why the publlc should not hear both sides.
olher tlan The improperly Of encomasjns
suuh discussion, al such lime. and even TIA,
could bs but a secondary con. Ideralion il Is
wrong or an injustice doGauds cOreonoa.
We arc 10Th - p,i,v, tna General 3 ags =
report was characterized Jy q studied enort
10 discredlt zen. Bleogmrldge aud the con
duct OF his dIylsioI, to The injury ofas noble
al officer and as gallant troops as ever marched
% battle. Tn0ugu hpon u,s ulaller Of ii ieci,
va might complain, and wlih good reason,
mat our fighting tennessee Gcnelal, Major
ueueai Fiahk Cnediham,ls barely mentioned
4. lie repott not the ia,ntest pause 10 Gu
for hls noble deeds no laureb
Tor Lio brave leunssseeaus who 80 uobly wou
lud deserved them Bat Cbey need no euo.
gam, nor does Their gallant leader, through
III official report; hey Ye,k FOR themselves
out II tlls 10 10, u GeLeIai Dtecklmiugo Melt
published hts rends would he satisfied unu
NJ lny, ,garlon could be made OF THE wbul,
,djrTand 1t Is duo the country, the armJ
aud more than all 10 it due - 0on. B,eckh
ridge thai II should be given puOaclly, suu
We Il usI the AdJui4nt GenelaI OF inc Cvuieu
elale SuleA WIN ~ direct
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TUESDAY NoRNlNG. NAY II. 1876
THE SITUATION.

Ouarny in the front is at presenllu1uriatins
IN the most fertile and productive region o
Middle Tennessee, with abundance Of forsge
aud ratons by no means sclnly. The new
positions are considered admi able for defence
and are being daily strengthened. There
seems not the slightest prospect for an i'm
mediate engagement, ard Pic Mes and Re.
views are The order Of the day.
IN the meantime we arc aware That import
ant army movements IRE ID contemplation, i
not IT selasl progression, from which gres,
rrsu 10 may te daily expected. The exchang-
ed plsouer5 coming through from Rchmol d
will largely augment our forces somewhere
but where, it would be indiscrpet to mention.
Several thousand troops have recently
passed through Augnsta ca rOtte to stirring
Theatre Of war, CHAPS in The West. The
Augusta papers state these troops 10 belong 10
the b,gaae Of Gen. Glst, and are flo looking
and Elective body Of men. They were il
high spirits at tie prospect Of getting to =
field where they meet the enemy unpfo
tectyd by iron clads.
We understand that the brigade Of Gen. w.
II. T Walker has been ordered Weat from
Savannah, aid are en- ome for their new fvld
Of duy. b w
The country may rest assured that the ever
yisIaLt eye Of General Joe Johnston watches
j'a!ousy oeyery movement On tho military
chersboard, and =, III be prepared at any no
meat to meet or strike blow thatwili b,
dec;sive a.t aa
.4.s.nf f.. " .l q..... oil 9
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aea- " How unfortunate Gays specia
correspondent Of the Mobile Register la
Missouri been IN tic itreparable loss Of hSr
saIaul officers, among whom the artlieris,s
ave severely suffered. s..H4a...
The untadILg, IndelIibIe names Of Captain
CnuAchld Glars, Col. Enmet n, d maid, Lieut..
Lem Harrington Col WIN. Wade aud Captain
Hng, shall be wrought ii Wresths Of nt ve
aiding myrue, and hung 10 green ,oaiUonr
round the sonowlns hearts ct their tounlIy
mem"
The Captain Clark above mentioned is the
youtg ChprChll Clark, the boy hero OF the
Boy Battery, Who was Killed by the artillery
Of The enemy ~ EIkhqrp, ~ wDea epg sc
ment he commanded battery. The battery
1as since been named the Cmk ARTILLERY, 10
coumemoratiOn Of the gallant young com
nander. Churchill Cla,k was a soa OF Coz
clark, Of the artillery service, at preseutsta
toned at this place ahal is a..
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Il is matter Of regret, at this pariieular
crisis Of our affairs, that any nisunderstand.
Ing between INC pu,riOtio defenders Of our
soil shonld oocur, and out OF which should
exist a dissatisfaction in our army For some
time prior to the presentation Of the official
report Of Con Bragg Of the battle Of Mar
froesboro It was the common topic ia various