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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-28
THE SuPPI,TES

The opinion expressed in this journal few
days since with reference to the supplies is in
course of confirmation. They are increasing and
must still further be increased by the improving
reads and the new policy of the Government, in
relaxing the ngors OF lm2ressment and obstruc-
tions to transportation. Prices have receded, and
must drop down lower. This will benefit people
and Government Quotations reduced here must
be followed by reduction everywhere Holders
for higher prices must let 60 their stocks It will
be suicide to hold In the face of decline which is
forced by the evident fact that there is great
deal more OF all the necessaries of lifc-of bread
and meat and forage-in the country than specula-
tors either themselves believed or made the peo
Pile believe. We are to have large supplies from
productive districts held for many months by the
enemy. They will be taken chiefly for the army.
! but will diminish the drafts of the army upon
OF her districts, which will have so much the more
ior the citizens 1t is to be hoped that the ensu-
. ing seasons will be favorable. If So the increas-
Ell production under the determination of the far
mcrs to multiply their crops of breadstuffs, and
curtai those OF tobacco aud cotton, will improve
the condition of the country generally. The ar
my will in that case have an abundant suppIy and
so will the people. Prices will at least be mn
paritiyely moderate, aud wise ,olicy of taxation
: by the Confederate Government will keep them
down greatly below the mad and ruinous rates
! which have tor some months prevailed. The reck-
less career of trade for time past threatened the
Government and people with dreadful evils the
tpeopie and the army with want, and Government
band people With the Reputation ofthe public debt
o Government credit is better, price of necessa-
fries are lower. The tide has changed. and let US
ahope permanently. Every citizen ought to exert
sflls influence TO make it So Il must be poor
atisfactlon to man to get excessive price fo-
elnis produce when he knows that his country aud
lpis Government must suffer to the extent of the
ygain to him beyond reasonable and fair CON-
iocnsation for the results of his labor Wealth
y,uit up in this way must be unsubstantialand
eeting it there is any truth in morality or relig
Slon. The wise man should not desire it; the pa
,driot should despise it, All should combine to
,, ring back the country and commerce to ration
I basis and . healthy condition-one in which
re may live and let lve--in which the interests
people and Government may be best protected,
d nd, above ALL the highest efficiency and success be
Impaired to the national cause, on which depends
rar only hope for independence and every bless
g It insures.-rR Redmond Dispatch.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-28
Circular.

Bureau Of Conscription Richmond, March 80 1000
In view of the difficulty o! determining here rhehe'
exemptions and details asked for are lawful ana nee,'
sary for contractors with the different paris OF va
Government, notice is hereby given 10 all coh'e,n,
that no such applications will hereafter be consHe
unless made through the officer with whom eonrae"
are made or upon his recommendation and eerthohU
At least if this is inpraciicable, the contractor nv,
state the Why and the name Of The ohcef W.
whom the contracts, and the character and eIienl"
the contract BY order Superintendant
A. q. JONES,
April T. 1858 81 Lieutenan MT Col A. A. q.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-28
RUNAWAY

From the subscriber in Mallard Greek neighborbOoa
on the 9Th inst, two Negro Men named NELSON Hhs
FRED. Nelson is about 5 feet 10 inches high, dhs
Completed, aud about IS years old. Fred is abou,
feet high and very black and about 10 years o
Fred belongs to me- but Nelson Is owned In the EASTER
part of the State, and hired from Saml A. HAITI
agent fer the owner. ] will give reward Of sA
il Appreciated and confined that can get .o~
again. H. A. HUME"
Charlotte, March 81, 1868
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-28
SEQ REWARD.

HEADQUARTERS 7th \. G. Regiment, I
Camp Gregg, near Fredericksburg, Va, March goth.
The above reward will be paid for the apprehension
of P,iyates Rufus Johnston and Robert Muwee desert
ers from Co. d, 7th Regiment N. G. Troops Johnston
is years of age feet inches in height grey eyes
light brown hair fair complexion without beard and
by occupation miner; he may be lurking about Gold
Hill Rowan county Mulwee is % gears of age, feet
l05 inches high, grey eyes, dark hair, fair complexion
and has the mark of cut of his eye-lids. He
has been lurking about Charlotte for over year. and
had Just returned under Gov. Vance's proclamation.
WIN. J. KERR,
April I, 1863 Capt Co. u, 7th c Regt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-28

THE CONFEDERATE SEAL.-The equestrian
statue of Washington in Richmond has furnished
the Committee of Congress with device for the
Seal of the Confederate States-a subject which
mas puzzled the brains of our statesmen and anna
teur artists for two long years past. The device
enelrcled with wreath composed of the chief
agricultural productions of the South. The motto
Is, "Deo ouce pincenaus"-God being eur leader
ne will conquer
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-28
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Having taken out Letters of Administration with the
Will annexed the estate of A. J. Dunn deceased,
all persons having claims against said estate
hereby notified to present them within the time pre-
scribed BY law, this notice will be pleaded in bar
of their recovery. And those indebted said estate
are requested to make immediate settlement
W. W. GRIER, Admir-
Feb 2 1863 IF with the Will annexed.
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Hcadq's Camp Of Instruction,

NALEGHJ WHICH AoJ IOV"'
Special Orders, No. 304.
Notice is hereby given that according 10 instrncon
received from the Bureau of CONSUMPTION, Justices
the Peace between the conscrpt ages are liable 20
conscription. They will be enrolled Immediately, ap
this notice is Published that they may make tue"
arrangements accordingly.
By order OF Col PETER MALLhil,
Commandment Of Conssripis in ~ u
J. c. PIERcE, Adjutant.
April Z 1863 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-28
$500 Reward.

II WILL give the above reward to any person Win Min
Ill take up my boy SAN, if captured without ,,rio",
injury and delivered confined in Jail 40 ina,
can get him. He has been lying out over tv,I,.
months, ranging from Charlotte TO Rsedy Cr,,L
He is % years old, medium size and has scar on kh
forhead. Address me at Charlotte, n. G.
Feb "a, 1868 II JNO WOLFE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-28
PUBLIC SALE.

As administrator of the Estate of A Winter d,ea
will expose to public sale on the Public Squar, in
Charlotte, the goth inst, boz Of superior MILL
WRIGHT TOOLS. Sale to commence at one O'Clock.
Terms made known on day Of sale.
II. G. REID, Admr
April a. 1863 81 by WM. REID Agsnt
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TO Holders OF Treasury Notes.

tary for this locality, Treasury Notes may now be
funded my office in the Court House in Eight per
cent Bonds or stock until and including the 22d nst
all Notes dated prior to the I'd Of December, 1862
and in Seven per Bonds until the first Of August
next and after that date in Four per Bonds.
A Z. WILLIAMSON, C. S. d.
Anril lSS2
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-28
Feb 3, 1863
ANGE OF SCHEDULE.

On and after Friday, April 10, 1868, the trains on
this road will leave Statewide Mondays, Tuesdays
THURSDAYS and Saturdays, at A. NJ, arriving at
Charlotte $40 A. NJ Returning same days, leaving
Charlotte at $40 P. NJ and arriving at Statesylle at
7.I5 P. n. THoS. K SHARP,
April IA, 1863 Gen Snp't.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-28

GEN. WHEELER's RECENT OPERArIoNs-A
correspondent of the Chattanooga Rebel, writing
from Nc innville, Tenn, gives some of The par.
ticulars of Gen. Wheeler's recent xpeits.- Nine
miles beyond Nashville, Gen. w. arrested train
on the Louisville and Nashville Road and captur-
ed an immense supply of Federal Cow rnment
stock, burning cars, locomotives, etc Subsequent
~ he approached the rear of Nashville by one OF
his Enthusiastically bold and brilliant eats with
III nine miles of Nashville, and pitched into train
upon the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad
The train halted, but not before well directed
volley had been fred into the fast speeding cars.
AS a result Of this exploit, Gen Wheeler had the
pleasure of securing three of R>sencranzs staff
ofheers, thirty five other individuals who bore the
Insignia of rank, and about one hundred Confed-
crate soldiers who had been captured and were on
tneir way to Jail The little volley fred into the
tram frau, resulted in killing some thirty Federal SOL
dlers, and wounded thrice that number
Among the spells of Gen. Wheeler was the GEL
ebrated Trautso pistol, just presented to Gen.
Kosecrans by some time-serving Yankee, and in
scribed with the name of seven battle. fields nnon
which old Rosy had distinguished himself.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-28
Dr. JAS. M. HENDERSON

Offers his Professional Services to the citizens Of the
surrounding community. He has located at the LAT,
residence Of his father d. N. Henderson, decd I've
miles north of Charlotte.
Feb II, 1863 y-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-28

RICHMOND, April "a R E. Dixon. Clerk
of the Honse of Representatives, was Killed
to-day by one of his late assistants r. T. Ford. of
Kentucky. The shooting occurred on Bank street,
corner of 10Th. 1t caused great excitement.
The Baltimore Sun says, Col. zarvona has beed
exchanged, and that he, with other prisoners, are
ON their way South.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-28

DIvIDEND.-The Bank of Cape Fear has &C.
clared dividend of per cent, and the Whining
ton and Weldon Railroad 10 per cent
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-28

p9-Bad Luck is simply with his hands
in his pockets and bis pipe in his mouth, looking
on to see how it will come out. Good Luck is a
man of pluck, with his sleeves rolled up and work
ing to make it come right.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-28

The Wilmington and Manchester Road has
lately added several new and elegant passenger
cars, manufactured at Wilmington, to their roIling
stock.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-28
AND BACON WANTED:

/ want to purchase Neal and Bacon for the oO'u,;S
families-for which the market price wan w -
i"''e ''''e' A'e S' D. II. BYERLY,
Yeb 10 lsss If County ComHissAry'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-28
WOULDERS WANTED.

want to employ three or four coed Moulders at my
Furnace in Lincoln county, Spring Hill Forge p o.
April 7, 1863 }. w. DERR.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-28
THE ENGLISH AND THE CoNFEDE-
RATES.

The practical recognition of Southern indepen-
dence by the money men and ship-builders- OF
England is causing great deal of tribulation to
Yankee sensibilties. They justly regard it Sc
cond only in importance-if, indie ed, it eau be
considered secondary-to formal recognition by
the Government. 1t is solid proof of the con-
viction in the minds of the most sagacous BUSH
ness men of the world that the South cannot be
conquered, and it combines at the same time NOR
al and material aid ana comfort to the Southern
cause. No wonder that the Yankees are furious
and intend to indemnify themselves as soon they
are able by seizing and annexing Canada and all
the British possessions on this continent. But
when will they be able? They have not yet succeed
ed, after huge expenditure of men and money,
and the lapse of two years, in conquering the
South; and, even they could succeed, they would
come out of the war so::crippled, financially, and
so exhausted and painting for peace, that the pre-
sent generation will pass away before the United
States will be able again to embark in, hostilites
with any powerful nation. But if they fail in
this contest-as in all human probability they will
fail-instead of being able to embark in foreign
quarrel they will fall to pieces themselves, and DO
split up into two or three republics, more jealous
and hostile to each other than they are now to the
South. They must therefore swallow their rage
at the conduct of the British people, who refuse
to lend them a cent. aud are ready to lend us
more than we asked for This bitter dose they
have earthly chance of retaliating, and we wish
them all delight in swallowing it at their leisure.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-28

EXPECTED FALL OF PRIcEs-We learn from
the Richmond Enquirer that for several days there
has been a feeling Of uneasiness in the speculat-
ing market, under apprehension of general
tumble of prices, produced by the investments of
Confederate notes into eight per cent. bonds, the
revolutionary stories of the Northern prints, the
bouyancy of the Confederate securities in Europe,
the Federal defeat at Charleston and other events
connected with the war, indicative of better time
coming speedily to the South. The only actual
fall, however, which had taken place in tobac-
co and clothing, the latter being down about 335
per cent.
p. S. Bacon has fallen at Richmond 80 cents
per pound, and sugar Is cents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-28

There are hundreds of idle young men, it is
known, who expect to keep themselves out of the
work house by marrying fortune! They don't
care for beauty nor mind, but they idolize money.
Beauty, mind and money, make combina-
tions; yet what are they worth when associated
with low spirit? Very seldom is it the case that
women have a combination of all A proposition
for you, reader. Men, who are men, will not
marry for money, and hence, there being many
such men, there are many poor but pretty aud in
telgent ladies who get husbands, and good bus
bands. Only think of planting himself
down, and loa6ng on wite's money.
"Now, ak you, fellers," said loafer, 'swho's
the best citizen, him that supports government, or
him as doesn't do it? Why, him does, of
course. We support government, ev'ry one as
drinks supports guvernment-that's if he lickers at
licens house. Ev'ry blessed drop of Ticker that
he swollers thar is taxed to pay them ar great off,
GERS sick Mayors, Corp'rationers, Hy Cunstu-
bles, Presidents, and Custum-hou gentlemen.
Spose we was to quit irnk-why, government
must guy up; it couldn't help it nohow. That's
the very reason I drinks for 1 doesn't like grog
Il mortally hates it. If followed my likin's,
I'd rather drink buttermilk, or ginger-pop, or
Dearborns sody-waser But lickers for the good
of my country, to set an example of patriotism and
virchous self denial to the rizin generation.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-28

SIGNIFICANT FACT.-Seated in the Metho-
dist Church, a few Sundays ago, We observed an
item of benevolent character among the colored
congregation which pointed out the easy living of
the slave population and the hard times of the
free colored population. A colored class leader
arose and said to his colored brethren, that one
of their number was very poor-entirely destitute
of the necessaries Of life, and was in fact in
starving condition. He said the suffering one
was free person, and called upon the colored
congregation composed of slaves to be liberal in
contributing of their to relieve the distress
ed The hat passed around and the change
dropped in with cheerful glee. The amount
counted up nearly forty dollars which was put in
to the bands of a committee to be borne to its
charitable mission. Then how their eyes danced
with sparkling joy as they handsome collec-
ton given to feed the poor and elothe the naked
of their own color. How does this fact preach to
the enemies of slavery Greensboro Patriot.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-04-28

How THEY TALKED TWO YEARS AGo-The
following articles were published in the three
leading papers of New York City in the Spring of
1861: That they have not proved altogether pro-
phetic, the authors themselves have been forced
to admit-that they were sufficiently Characters
tic, one will attempt to deny:
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-19

Kenton county are men of superio'
ability, and their influence is being felt
on the question of Senator. They will
not support milk and water conserva-
tive-one of those individuals who are
so very mild that they would recommend
a bread and milk poultice as certain
cure for the cancer.
A new life is for Kentucky-a life of
energy, prosperity and liberty. She is to
become free State as certain as the sun
shines or water flows. Her so-called
statesmen may struggle against so glori-
GUS a censummation, but their struggles
will prove turtle 1t has been peculif
fatality attending the rebellion, that ii
not only slapped the foundations o.
slavery in those States which seeded, bui
in those when remained in the Union as
well. Missouri, Maryland and Delaware
have already signifed an intention tt
abolish the institution of slavery-tC
shake off the chains which have fettereC
their energies-and Kentucky will speed
lily follow the noble example.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-19
APraefieaI Suggestion.

EDITORS JoURNAL:-From information
received, it appears that " the Paymas-
ter is coming" Instead of mythical
thing, existing only in the jokes Of some
reterans, it seems that the Ghost has
become substance" and that a gentleman
called "Mr Fisher" was seen lately
with an umbrella in one hand and car
pet bag of greenbacks in the other, look
ing for the I'd Regiment Indiana Legion
to pay them off The question is no
longer, did we earn this money, or
should the man who, in case of fire,
only saves his property from destruction,
be paid for doing it?' But it is now,
"When it is paid what shall be done
with it2"
The citizens of Evansville and vicinity
exposed on the border and threatened
with invasion, got off very cheap with
the little drilling and guard mounting
done during the last two years, to say
nothing of the healthy influence eXer-
cised on the somewhat awkward, feeble
and careworn bodies of many, of the fun
attending all military exercises, and to
escape from the danger that threatened
our families and property. If not unde,
servedly at least unexpectedly will we
get this money; and it is wrong that any
difference should exist in the remunera
ton and pay of " cttizene acting together
each in has own capacity, for their ma
tltaI acelfare" Therefore, the proceed:
for this " performed duty ;" should be de
voted to sacred and holy purpose The
whole amount should be thrown into {
fund for the purchase of site and tht
erection of beautiful Monument, dedi
Gated to the memory of the soldiers from
this county who died in the defense o
their country.
The whole amount thus applied viii
be sufficient to erect beautiful " Mau
soleum" that would be an everlasting
remembrance of our heroic dead, and al
object of pride to the citizens who cause
it to be erected. Besides that, the pre-
} posed disposition of the money to b
paid would prevent all bitterness Of fee
ing arising from the difference in tn
: paw of officers and men, and soothe tn
regret of many for not having put /
enough time" V. b., Co. A.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-19
From Tennessee.
Longstreet's Ammunitie" T-~i.- ID

CINCINNATI Dec 1S.-Gen. Burnside
is expected to arrive here tonight.
The Commercial S Chattanooga special
says during the march of the troops from
Chattanooga against Longstreet at
Knoxville, Changers corps got in ad-
vance of Longstreet's ammunition train,
while Towards corps was in the rear.
There was no escape for the train, and
Al loads of ammunition and two loco.
motives were run into the river at Lin
ton.
A portion of the force sent to Knox
vile has returned to Chattanooga The
situation at Chattanooga is now changed.
The army will soon be in winter quar-
ters
A special from Cumberland Gan 10th
says portion of Longstreets army made
a descent from ROgersville on Monday,
and engaged US near Bear Station.
Fighting has continued since 1t is re-
ported the rebels have captured % loads
of O. NJ. stores.
Gen. Wilcox's force have fallen back
to Tazewell and are terrifying,
A later dispatch, same date, says the
Union citizens of Knoxville are leaving
in the direction of Big Creek Gap. Fight,
ing was in progress at Blain's Cross
Roads.
Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1863-12-19
Gbt Daily annpttaG.
sATIRnAY. ID. nEGEsUssFE. z
N VS. S q III M A Y
BY TELEGRAPH.

MORNING REPoRT.-On Thursday night
the Democratic members of Congress
held caucus, at which they determined
to change front and take the war chute.
Following on the heals of their vote for
Woods propositions for peace with the
rebels, this shows the facility with which
the Democratic party can turn sum-
mersault A number of Border State
men stand aloof from the Democratic
organization......Th report of the Sen
ate Military Committee was to be made
yesterday, on the proposed amendments
to the Consumption law......The re-en-
hstments of veteran volunteers are be-
coming very large......Gen. Hitchcock
has gone to Fortress Monroe with a final
proposition to the rebel authorities for
the exchange of prisoners......Gen. Hal
leck's recent report has stirred up con-
siderable feeling among officers of the
army, and several have demanded Courts
of Inquiry on charges implied in the re
port......The President will again submit
the names of several officers for Major
Generals whose confirmation he failed to
secure at the last Another
important change is rumored in refer
enee to the Army of the Potomac......
Gen. Longstreet was compelled to burn
Al wagon loads of ammunition to pre-
vent them falling into the hands of Sher-
mans forces ....,Grant's army are pre-
pairing winter quarters at Chattanooga
......Fighting near Beaver Station, East
Tennessee, has been going on since Mon
day, aad It IrAs- reported tl.e.4 the -abels
had captured % wagon loads of Quarter
masters stores.... Gen. Wilcox's forces
have fallen back to Tazewell, and are
neutrality-suspicious. fighting is expected
in the vicinity of Knoxville, and the citi-
zens are leaving in the direction of Big
Creek Gap.