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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

In Henrco county, Va, on Thursday last, Mr. Henry
r. Poindexter, aged 40 years-recenty resident OF
Mecklenburg county, N. G.
In this county, the nth inst, of dipthera Sallie
daughter of James l.. and Matte " Walker, aged 3
years.
Little Sale slumbers sweetlv
In her lonely and narrow bed;
Peltng and bowling tempest-
Cannot reach her little head.
On that bright and glorious morning. ~.
Christ will whisper from above:
Rise, my child, and let me dress thee
pal In robes of white and spouess love- Con-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

Having qualified as Administrator Of Moses Alexan-
der, decd, we will expose public vendue at the
dwelling house of the decd, in Meckenburg county,
Tuesday the 27h Of October head Of Horses, one
a good saddle Horsei Mule, Cows, Hogs, and stock
of all kinds.
Also, FOUR LIKELY NEGROES, ReI IS years old
and good field hand; Lee, 10 years old, well grown
Kate, 55 years DID, good cook; Ched, years old.
All versions having claims against the estate must
present them. Those owing the same must pay.
w. NJ. HOUSTON,
MARGT ALEXANDER,
Oct. I2Is63. st Admrs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

PERSONAL man about 40 years old, whC
says his name is w. w. Sanders, appeared at the
Mayors Office yesterday morning, saying he had
come to surrender himself as prisoner He
appears not of sound mind, and can give no salts
factory account of himself. This notice is given
that his friends, if any, may see to him.-HH
saiaoton Journal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

SUPERIOR CoURTs.-The Fall Terms of the Su-
.erior Courts for this Judicial Circuit are now being
held. Judge Bailey presides, and R. F. Armfield
Solicitor. We state below the time of holding
the Courts for the counties named:
Union county, October 10Th:
Mecklenburg county, Oct. Doth, 1.-TWO weeks).
Cabarrus county, Nov. 9th.
Rowan county. Nov. 10Th, two weeks).'
By recent act of the Legislature, Lincoln, Gas
ton and Catawba counties were transferred from this
TO another Circuit
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
RUNAWAY

From the subscribers plantation Rocky River Ga
barrus county, the 18th inst, negro man named
MtLAS. He is about feet To- inches high, very
black, and about Al years old. He has wife at Mr.
VIM F. Phifer's in Charlotte and may be lurking in
the neghborhood of town; he also has brother in
Providence settlement. will pay $40 Reward for his
apprehension. Any information may be addressed me
at Concord, N. G.
s. P CALDWELL.
Oct 20, 1863. 2t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
Executive Department, OF V. Carolina,
General Order, No. 4 ]
ADJrTAST GENERALS UFFIcE,
Raleigh, Oct. 8, 1853.

Raleigh, Oct. 8, 1853.
General Order, No.
l. The first section of the Act of the Geneaal Assem-
bly, passed July tn 1863 was intended to apply 10 IN
militia then organized and to the organization
for Home Defence.
III. The Commissions of the Militia Officers are sus-
pended only while members of the Home Guard organ
zation and doing duty in it, When duty they
may be required by the Commanders Of their Regiment
to assist them in the execution of orders from this office
ILL., The officers and men Of the Guard fol
Home Defence will be subject TO the Rules and
Articles Of War and the General Regulations of the
Confederate States Army when called out by orders
from this Office either for drill for special or gen.
eral service.
By order Of Governor Vance:
- r. G. GATLIN,
Oct 20, 1863 Adjutant General.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

On Thursday, the 9th day of November, will be ex-
posed to public SALE at the late residence of William
viz Wheat, Corn, Fodder, Mules, Cattle, Hogs
Sheep, Wagon Buggy, Household and Kitchen Furni-
ture and other articles not necessary to mention.
Terms made known on day of sale.
JANE A. WALLACE, I .d;u
THOS NJ. KERNS, 90
Oct 20, 1863. 3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
MARRIED.

In Rowan county, on the 9th inst, Mr. John g. Fish
er to Miss Mary Ann. Livengood of Davie. county.
In Petersburg, Va, the 9th inst Lieut. Thoma.
Grier of Mecklenburg county N c., Ordinance Officer
of Hoke's Brigade,) to Miss Billah j. Mansfield.
In Kernersville, Forsyth county on the oath nit
John Fletcher Plunket to Miss Lizzie 3oyIes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
Cotton, Corn, stock, &c,
FOR SALE.

On Thursday, the 22d day of October will expose
Ito public SALE the late residence Of John Hart de-
ceased large lot of valuable property consisting OF
aud a fine lot of Hogs; Farming Tools, a frsi-raie
Road Wagon, Buggy, Cotton Gin, Wheat Thrasher aud
Fam Household and Kitchen Furniture aud other arii-
Giles not necessary to'enumerate.
Also at the same time and place. the LAND viii
be rented and the NEGROES hired.
Terms made known on day OF sale.
Sept 49, 1863 4t-pd NJ. N. HART, Admir-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
COnscript Office,
RALEIGH, N. Co. Oct. Is, 1863

General Orders No. 26.
In accordance with instructions from the War De
partment persons liable COnscrpon will be assign
ed at the Camp of Instruction, to regiments ofthei
choice in General lee or Bragg's army, until furthe
orders. e. By order Of
Col. PETER MALLETT,
Commandant of Oenscripts for n. G.
J. W. MALLETT, Adjutant.
Oct 20, 1863. '
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
Another Candidate in the Field.

We are authorized, by the friends of Dr. j. G. Ram
say of Rowan, to announce that gentleman as a cand
date to represent this the 9Th Congressional District II
the next Congress of the Confederate States-SaIis
bury Watchman
October 49, 1863. te
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

GID N. c. REGIMENT.-By letter from Sergt.
j. r. Kirkpatrick, Co. F, 63d N. c. Regiment we
are furnished with the following list of members of
that Regiment captured by the enemy at Orange
Court Housc, Va the 22d of Sept:
a Hiede, Co. A; B Belvne, co. B; j T Pow
ell co. C; Evans, D; Sergts. J r Kirk patrick
and r A Davidson and Robt Brooks, CO. F; F
Clark, CO. G.; Corpl. w FL Ferebe, T Zum, Jesse
Chaplin and j Ribelin, CO. III.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

The Remopal ofthe British Consuis---The
Presidents action in this matter meets the univer
sal appreciation of the Confederate people. The
deibeIaion and dispassionateness of the Executive
impart dignity and force to its decision. We
have happily done with Old England as well as
New England, and neither expect nor ask nor re-
auire recognition from one or the other
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

REPORTS OF PEACE PRoPosITIoNs.-A special
Washington dispatch to the New York Herald says:
notwithstanding the denial of Washington news
papers, whose managers assume to know everything,
but really know nothing, it is a fact that for two
months past the question of settlement of the i'm
pending difficulties between the Northern and South
ern States without further bloodshed, has been I'M
der consideration both in Washington and Rich
mond. The action thus far hardly authorizes the
statement that peace propositions are being con
sidered. The negotiations have not yet reached
any definite propositions For the present your
correspondent is under obligation of secresy up
the subject, which may. in few days, be re-
moved, when it will be shown that the Government
has either accepted rejected plan proposed to
try TO bring the war to speedy and bloodless con-
cluson, without dishonor to the North or humilia-
ton to the South
We don't know how much of the above is true,
but do know that cur authorities at Richmond
are anxious to make peace the basis of separa-
ton All we ask is that the North will let us alone
and withdraw her troops from SOIL and leave the
Southern people TO manage their affairs in that
way which will best suit them. Whenever the yam
KEGS agree to this shall have peace immedi-
diately-not before.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
ADJ'T 4 INSPECTOR GENL's OFFICE
R,ruUo1n Sant atk 1890
fExTRAcT1

RicnxoSp, Sept. 9Th, 1863.
Special Orders
No. 2l3. ! tExTRAcT
Ill The Bureau of CONSUMPTION is authorised 20
raise and equip in each Of the States of Georgia south
Carolina, North Carolina aud Virginia Battalion
of six companies of Mounted Men, who furnlIh their
own horses and not liable to'conscriptioG TO be
under the orders of the BureRu M the purposes of cou
scrpon, the of deserers aud tor local defence,
mustered for one year Companies to elect their own
officers. The Field OfiGers to be assigned from officers
belonging to the Enrolling service. Companies Hot to
exceed one hundred rank and file.
By command of the Secretary Of waI
(Signed) JSo. WTTHERs,
ASSIST AdJt General.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

PAPER.-We have been notified by the paper
maker that the price of the article is again advanced
we now pay IS cents per pound, whereas we for
merry bought it at IL cents. No one need appre
aend that printers will get rich during the war.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
NOTICE.

Corn will not be received until it is in good market
able condition, dry-and of course must be sheed by
the farmer. s. NJ FINGER
Capt P. Quartermaster, 9Th District
Oct 1912
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

AN ENCOURAGING VIEw.-Wm Gregg. Esq, of
Granteville S. c., has addressed a letter to the
Secretary of the Treasury on the subject of the
Confederate currency, which he concludes as fol-
lows:
Il have no fears respecting the ultimate payment
of our national debt, if it be any where below two
thousand millions. We will be able to make the
world pay it by export duty Cotton alone
American cotton is the worlds necessity. Five
Genus per pound export duty will not close the
ke,s VI o'her nations against it, detract from its
'aIue mere II the United States purchase cot
t1n' "ie"' britain also will be compelled to pur-
chase IT, OF give up that which is the foundation of
her gigan.'c wealth and power-the commerce of
ohe Wor E III oe S goods, IF England is pur
chaser, France. Spain Russia and ali other nations
engaged in cotton for the markets of
the tn world viii De forced to follow her example
while other nations can do no better Int e ntber
countries could procure American cotton itt fa
cents per pound added to paying price bero n I've
would at once become a competitor for our eroat
staple In this way our national debt if it cen ho
kept within the limits I have indicated. would be
easily extinguished.''
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

BRITISH CONsULs.-President Davis has dis
missed all the British Consuls from the Confedera-
cy, in consequence of their continued interference
with foreigners enlisted in the Confederate service.
That's right. If England wants to be represented
in the Confederacy let her accord to US our rights
and acknowledge our independence, and not under
take to transact business in the South through Con
sus accredited to the LINCOLN government at ash
ingtOn
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
TAX NOTICE.

will attend with the Assors of CASTOR county Il
collect the Confederate Taxes due the lst of October
also the Assessors will attend and the tax in
knd-at the following times and places, to wit:
To- MOI nhnr2 nd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

BAPTIST CoNVENTIoN:-The annual Convention
of the Baptist Church of North Carolina meets in
Raleigh on Wednesday the 28th inst.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

~ Gen. d. H. Hill has been relieved of his
command in Bragg's army and ordered 70 Virginia
for service.
1t is ais stated that Gen. Polk will be restored to
his command, the charges against him having been
withdrawn.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

n The Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for
Mecklenburg county was held last week. Only the
ordinary business transacted. JAS. M. Hutchi-
son, ESQ, was appointed County Solicitor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

A mob at jackson, in New Hampshire, on
Thursday night burned the hotel where the depu-
ty provost marshall was stopping while serving
notices on drafted men.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

parWe learn the ears running fifteen miles
from Danville towards Greershprough. The whole
of the track is graded and it is expected the cars
will run through by the first of next year.-hai.
Standard
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

VIRGINIA TRoOps.-From an official statement
made by Gen. Cooper, Adjutant and Inspector Cen
eral of the Confederate States, learn that the
State of Virginia has furnished one hundred and
two thousand nine hundred and fifteen 1O2 ,9l5)
men to the Confederate armies-64 infantry regi-
ments, 90 cavalry regiments. artillery regiments,
81 battalons of infantry artillery and cavalry, and
PA unattached companies.
The Governor of Virginia states that upwards of
10000 conscripts have passed through the Virginia
camp of instruction.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

u The Raleigh Standard says it trusts Mr. Lam
der will be defeated for Congress in this District.
Of course the Standard is opposed to Mr. Lander
because he does not belong to the party or faction
that hold public meetings to endorse the course of
Mr. Holden. The Standard is engaged in trying to
keep up party organization for the purpose of Sc
curing the Offices for those who cooperate with it
IN Its imprudent aud ili-timed course. We suppose
'hat the assaults of that paper on VIM Lander will
not hurt him much IN this region.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

OHio AND PENNsYLvANIA.--It is stated that
the elections which took place in Ohio and Pennsyl-
wanna last week. resulted favor of the Republicans.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

sg-We suppose the service will hardly suffer
any detriment by the announcements of the fact
that there has been change Of commanders at
Kinston, the former commandant of that post hav-
ing been ordered to another place for duty. The
new commandant we know nothing about but
hope that he will give satisfaction to our Eastern
friends by keeping the Yankees behind their
works at Newbern and Washington. The force
at those places is said to be very small.-Rotelgh
Progress.
The new commander, it is reported, is General
Barton, late of Bragg's army.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

A gentleman from Lncoln's dominion, an exile
because of his opposition to the dynasty now in
power in the Northern States, informs that the
Davidson communication from the Raleigh
Standard has been reprinted by millions, and
thrown broadcast over the whole North an evil
dence that North Carolina is opposed to the Con
federacy and anxious to re-unte her destnies with
those of the Northern States Wilmington jour
nal.
We regret that the Standard publishes another
communication from Davidson"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

IMPORTANT ARRIvAL.-The steamer Advance,
belonging to the State of North Carolina, has just
made her third trip irto Wilmington from Bermu-
da There is no Improperly in mentioning the
fact, as we learn she was chased and fred at by
that besides her usual cargo of clothes, blankets
and shoes for the North Carolina soldiers, she has
brought many thousand pairs of cotton and wool
cards. to be sold the people of the State at cost
and charges dyettevile Observer,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

SK1RMIsH IN MADISON COUNTY, N. c.
Capt W. R Vests cavalry company from this
county, and Capt J. S. McElroys from Yancey,
had skirmish with the enemy on Laurel, in the
adjoining county of Madison, one day last week
Result-three Federal recruiting officers killed
and two captured. Nobody hurt on our side
AsheviWe Ne,cs.
Capt Charles NJ. Roberts, of the 25th Regiment,
who has been in this region with squad from his
command for some weeks, hunting up deserters, is
one of the most daring, active and vigant officers
in the Confederate service He has rendered
valuable service in this section, and we understand
he is to be largely reinforced, and will remain
for some time. He has arrested and sent to
camp over hupdred desertsrs. --AsAeviUe Neaos
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
Maj. 1st N. G. Cav.

- Charles Hallock Ia son of one of the editors
of the New York Journal of Commerce) who was
recently reported in the newspapers as deserter
from the Confederacy to the enemy, has arrived in
Bermuda, and has published long article in of
the Bermuda papers in regard to the condition of
the Confederate States. The article gives very
fattering view of our condition and does not show
that the writer is enemy to the Confederaey.
Mr. Haock voluntarily left the North some time
ago and came South, but he recently left. by run
ming the blockade at Wilmington hence the suspi-
cion that he had deserted the country.
Richmond Dispatch, writing from Lexington, Va,
(the former home of>Gen. Jackson) says:
Bury me at Lexington, in the Valley of Vir-
ginia words said to have been uttered by that
great good. and lamented man, Gen. T. j. jackson,
just before his death, and, in accordance with his
sacred command all that is mortal of the most re-
nowned and successful military genius that the war
or probably that modern ages has Produced now
lies inferred within the walls of the Presbyterian
cemetery, located in the southwestern suburbs of
this delightful village. Nothing marks the spot
where his mortal remains lie to distinguish his grave
flag not larger than lady's kerchief This tiny
emblem is fastened to staff not than two feet
long, and placed at the head of the grave and there
waves as if illustrate the modest pretensions of
the great hero of the valley of Virginia. Close by
his side small grave is to be seen. which contains
the remains of his child who died few years ago,
and not far distant is the grave of his first wife,
''Elnor the daughter of George and Julia Junkin,' -
with plain marble slab at the head.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20

HOME GUARD.-We copy the following adver-
tisement fromthe Raleigh Progress for public in
formation, especially for those who may want
emption from Home Guard duty on account of dis
ani
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
SURGEON GENERALS OFFICE, }
Raleigh, Oct. Ia, 1863.

Medical Examining Board No. 3, composed of
Surgeons NJ. F. Arendell and w. W. Foote, will
meet at Salisbury, Rowan county, Friday
and Saturday, Odd and oath of October; at States
vile, Iredell county, on Tuesday and Wednesday,
9th and 28tb; at Lncolnton On Monday and Tues
day, I'd and Sd of November; at Charlotte Fri
day and Saturday, 9th and 9TH; at Concord on
Tuesday and Wednesday, 10th and I1th Nov, for
the purpose of examining all persons who claim ex-
emption from Home Guard duty on account of ply
seal disability, according to the provisions of Gen
eral Order No. g. issued from the Adutant Generals
Office EDWARD WARREN,
Surgeon General of n. Carolina.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-10-15

THE CAVALRY FIGHTS IN VIRGINIA.
Our cavalry encamped on Saturday night
a few miles beyond Germania Ford, and
on Sunday morning were attacked BY the
enemy in large force, and were compelled
to withdraw towards the river, and crossed
at Marston's Ford. But it appears that
in the meantime the rebels had crossed IN
force in Raccoon Ford, and in overwhelm-
ing numbers upon our right flank, rem
dering it necessary for Gen. Buford to
fall back still farther. At Stevensburg,
eight miles southeast Of Culpepper, anoth-
er fight was had, Gen. Custer reinforcing
Gen. Buford and driving the enemy. Con
tinuing to fall back, the rebels overlook
our troops again at Brandy Station, but
after another severe fight, IN which The
enemy was repulsed with heavy loss, ou1
| command was allowed to reach the Kappa
hammock without further damage. Th'
loss in Buford's corps is about three hun
bred.
The two armies at last accounts wer
still lying in close proximity to each other
and a general engagement is daily ex
| pected.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-10-15

FoREIGN News. Foreign intelligence
represents the English press as comment
ing freely on the recent great battles IN
GEORGIA these which are ever willing to
hail disaster to the Union arms regarding
them as great victories For the rebels.
The London Daily News one of the
staunchest friends Of the North, while
commenting Bragg's policy of concentra-
t,en. Nv which alone he has been enabled
to check Rosecrans, still insists that he
must effect much more ere he can be said
to have. achieved any solid and lasting ad-
vantage. From France, the news IS still
unfayorable for Southern recognition. The
Paris Steele, an influential leading Jour-
nal. intimates that if the rebel Commls-
sioner Stephens comes to Paris expecting
10 procure the recognition Of the South,
he will meet with great disappointment,
since the period for that event, II 1t ever
existed. has passed by. The confederates,
in arning their negroes, acknowledge that
their means of resistance are exhausted.
The Archduke Macmillan has replied to
the Mexican deputation, who have waited
upon him with formal offer Of the throne,
that he is willing to accept it, if rendered
bv a free, spontaneous and genuine ex-
preston Of the people Of Mexico, coupled
with some guarantee for the integrity ana
Independence OF that country.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-10-15


The MCCLELLAN TESTIMONIAL. The
proposed army testimonial to McClellan,'
to be got up by interested parties gong
among the soldiers and begging for ten
cent subscriptions, it seems was prevented
by an order from Gen. Meade, in which
he simply called attention to article 220
of the regulations, in which deliberations,
discussions or combinations among military
men, having for their object the expression
of praise or censure, are strictly prohlblt-
ed. The General certainly has right TO
demand that the army under his command
shall be subordinate, and the projected gift
to Mcclellan would have conveyed vlr-
tual censure upon him.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1863-10-15

~. soldiers of the Army of the Potomac
were as brave as those OF The Army ~ :,
I ,hs Cumberland, but they said the ilre Of
p lae men was more deadly than
hat of the Eastern soldiers-they were
in the aggregate much better marKsmen,
y, and ,beS rallied more rapidly when they
had been broken, The rebs were sSns,
what surprised at the tenacl'y WIN w r,,,
the regiments of the Army OF the Jun
herland maintained their organization uh-
der reyerses. They repeatedly found reg,
iments that they Supposed had oeen rou w.
nut into firm lighting condition IN 10"
minutes.