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Winchester daily bulletin. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn) 1863-1863, 1863-03-20

Is.y' Advires from San Francisco, Sd,
say that 2200 troops embarked at
Ma2atIan for tho Southern part of tho
Republic, to opera eagainst the French
invaders. Another steamer was iol.
lowing with more troops The pre-
cisc destination Of the expedition is
unknown
A Kingston letter of the 18th ult,
published in the Diario dc Ia Marina Of
Havanua, says the L. S. steamer Van.
derbilt arrived there two days after
the departure Of the Alabama, and was
unable to procure coal or provisions,
having no specie, and no one being
willing to take Treasury Notes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-15
EXECUTORS SALE,
Renting Lands and Hiring Negroes

The undcrsigned, Extsutors Of Robert cunninghaIp,
decd viii sell at the late residence Of The deceased,
IL miles south Of Charlotte, on the Camden road on
Tuesday tho 22d Of December. Four choice Mules fSe
Mich Cows nine fat Pork Hogs, some stock Hogs,
500 bushels Corn Fodder and Hay, 80 bushels Cotton
Seed one Road Wages AID Barnes Farming Utensis,
a quantity Of Kitchep 2rs1tsrs, and other articles
not necessary 70 meptiop. 2 - 80. ..r L.....
o. the same day, and ~. the same place, viii be
rented for yeat the PiaRiston which tbe de-
ceased formerly lived. Also, Piauta,ion Two miles
above Morrows Turnoat kpews a. he "Porlsr place"
Also anoshsr Piautation lying op the waters Of NEAL
pin q Greek jeirirg the laods Of James Davis sod
Others Thess Plentatious ars vel sfmprovcd aud In
a high state ofcnltivation. =. = =
Also, win be bired Tor one year, TWENTY Me-
GROE6, rDen women. boys aod girls.
Terms made knowr on day Of sale.
50 T-A f--v WILLIAM REA,
srs - F- JAMES CUNNINGHAM,
Dec l,5Is6s 4epd Erecutora
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-15
AUCTION SALE.

We will sell, at Public Sale 10 Charlotte on Tues
day tho 2ed Of Deeenber, 1863. sDjlrC stock Of
CARRIAGES, BUGGIEs. wAGoSS,
SINGLE AND DOUBLE HARNESS. aud everything
- connected siIh the Livery Stables. q . :
Also, two ssts Of Smiths Tools, lottf iron, to-
gether with some uOgs, some Of which are hattenoA
Every thing connected With the Stable will be sold.
Come all Of you that want to purchaic aud make your
own selection, % we in,end 20 close up business
In Charlotte, aud no mistake.
All persons having claims agSinEttbe concern viii
forward and receive Ill cir pay; and those idebt-
cd either by note account must pay the bust
ness of the will be closed by the LIST of Jan
uary. Brown. WADSToRTh.
Dec !, Is65 A.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-15

The DESTROY ERs.-A correspondent of the
Raleigh Progress, speaking of tue late advance and
retreat of the Yankee army in Virginia. says: r.
1.-The Yankee army left broad track of destruc.
tionin their wake, and the country they occupied
could not be in a.worse condition if army of saw
ages had occupied it: Houses and fences burned,
furniture destroyed. horses taken away and hogs
and cattle killed. marked their pathway, Not only
the wealthy and the better class of our citizens suf
fered but the poor and unprotected even lone wild
-ows robbed oftheir ALL and turned out of their
houses only to sec them consumed, with their all
before their eyes The people say that this sys
tenn Of wholesale destruction bad the countenance
and applause Of the officers Of the Yankee army
Even now, while write, the lurd glaro Of burn
ing farm house opposite be seen, that bad been
spared heretofore. If nothing. else inspired me with
faith in our ultimate; triumph. these ssidal acts
would. No people who commit them can succeed
and / feel that frowning and wrathful Providence
will surely overtake and destroy them"
In Woodstock, Vas the yankees took the salt
found in the houses and scattered it in tue strcets.
FROM BRACES ARMY.-A correspondent of tho
Rchnphd Dispatch says 80 ...s
. Tho news from the front is of an encourag aging
and reassurng character. The enemy = advance
forces. after their bloody repulse between Tunnel
Hill and Ringgnld by Clcburne. retreated TO the
mountain pass at the latter place. where they still
remained at last advices. They DESTROYED tho
bridges they retired. thus showing that they do
not propose to follow usfurther at present, aud that
they not willing for the Confederates to get at
them. 4
Wheeler. with a.portion of his command has
arrived ut Dalton, having on his way CHASED the
enemy froR Cleveland aud rscnptured portion of
our lost wagon train - -
"Captas Hoback. of the Quartermaster's depart
melt, informs me that our total loss of wagons dur
ing The late battle. and the operations which pre-
coded and succeeded it, was about one hundred in
Guiding ten ordnance wagons taken on Missionary
Ridge. Our loss of artillery is not known to me,
but suppose it was about equal to capture at
,Chickamauga-say forty guns" y ..-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-15
LAND FOR SALE.

AZ Executor of the last Will aud Testament OF Eliza
beth A Query, will offer nj public sale at her late
residence on Thursday the Gath inst tho PaptAiion
on which the deceased resided situated about ten miles
Southeast Of Charlotte lying between the Providence
and Potter roads There are about 100 Of Land
in the track, and good Dwelling House with most Of
the out buildings necessary. Terms made kaown on
day Of sale The sale toiake place at ~ o'clock.
HUGH u. PARKS, Executor.
Dec 3, 1883 3t-pd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-15
ADNTNIsTRATOK,s SALE.

On Tuesday, 29th of December, win expose 60 pub
lie sale she late residence of j. Me hit deceased,
in Sharon neighborhood miles south of Charlotte,
all the property of said deceased; WIT Wheat Corn
Oats, Fodder; stock Of Horses, among which 10 very
fine Mare; Cattle; dogs, Wagon, Buggy, Household
and Kitchen Furniture, aud @other articles
sary to mention. Terms made known day of sale.
Ali persons having claims must present them sccord-
ing to law this notice will be pleaded in bar of
the recovery.
j. b. STEWART, AdEu'r.
December 49, 1859 3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-15
NOTICE.

Having taken ont Letters OF Administration on the
of Cyrus L. Black, deceased hereby nofy all
persons indebted said deceased " make Immediate
payment, and those having claims against him 10 pre-
sent them within the time prescribed by law or thiS
notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.
Dec 3, 1909 I'm JOHN MORRISON, Admir-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-15
STRAY cow.

straysd from my place In Philadelphia nsIghbOr-
hood, on the i4th November, Cow and calf The
cow Ia red with white face md small bell on-the
calf s also red but other mark recollectsd Alb.
era reward will be paid for the delivery Of the cauc
to me, or confined so that can get them.
Dec g, le63-3tpd J. n. BARNHILL.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-15
NEGRO HIRING.

will hire the and day OF January, 1854 at Mr..
N Bocks Smith shop, six miles from Charlotte the
Providence road, the Negroes belonging 10 the estate
of Rea, deceased also, the Negroes belonging TO
the minor heirs Of Rev N Walker, deceased.
Dec 8, 1863 1t J. w. HUNTER, Admr.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-15
NEGRO HIRING.

will be hired the public square in Charlotte, on
TUESDAY the ash DECEMBER IF NOT hired privately be-
fore handy Ten or Twelve Negroes, belonging TO N
stitt and the Estate of J B Peoples. saeceased.
= j. HPEOPLES,
Dec {. 1863 81 d Agent and Administrator.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-15
DIED,

In this county on the 18th ult, Jane Eliza dsugh-
ter OF Rev. John and Isabella Hunter aged 7sysars.
She was amiable young lady, much beloved by heE
associates and companions. N,M
In Union county, the 18Th ult, Mrs Agnes Moore
aged SO years. .-...--- 80 =. d
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-15
HIRING.

On Friday the lst day osJanuary lssi, will hire at
Grss's Store ter miles southwest Of Charlotte, two
Negro Men fer one year-the property OF harhert
Stoves estate. II. STOWE, Admir-.
Dec 8, 1868 A pd as-k
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-15
40 HALE On or
8@sstsrns 5gemoeratr
Tuesday, December rs, 1898.

PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.-To the exclusion Of nesr
rother matter, pabish Presiden Dawn Message IN
falL II is abe and important document, and hope
will be read by all our readers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-15
WANTED,

single white man, ever conscrpt age to assist On
Plantation and take charge OF 5or hands Apply n
this Office, . 9asE.4rs- f~ 80 aa
December 9, 1858. ss#.~ta~s sr+a
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-15

HON: WIN. LANDER.-We regret to learn that this
gentleman is confined home by Illness and
queny has been unabeto attend the present session oCon
ore
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-15

heard from safe in Dixie having, crossed the Ohio riv
er nenr Ashland, and made his way Into the Confed-
crate Inca. sa.- ...-..- go f....
1t is not known when Gen. Morgan will visit Rich
mond, but whenever he .dOes, Is proposed to give
him reception suitable TO the high which
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-15
rRcH CHARLESTON.

The enemy sheled the city on Friday, striking some
six buildings, but njuring no person.
On Friday morning some wood work about Fort
Sumter took fre which communicated 90 the outer
timber work the south angle. The wood work
was burned and some ammu milton destroyed. During
1hs fire the enemys batteries opened heavily the
Fort and several casualties occurredlen killed aud
thirty wounded. Among the killed were Capt Frost
and Sergt Swanson. Lient-Col. Elliott, the commRn-
dsr, slightly wounded Ia the hend by apiece Of
brick, but remains In command. The damage 10 tho
Fort is not material -.... --.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-15

~ The Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad Company has de
cfared annual dividend Of ten per cent
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-15
MARRIED,

In Union county the 18th ulf, by l. d. Reid Esq
Dir VIM P. Moore TO Miss D,ucilla McCorke.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-15

THE LEeIsLATuRE.-This body adjourned to-
day (Monday) to meet again on the third Tuesday
jim May next. We have room for but brief sketch
of the proceedings of the past week. Next week we
will publish the Captions of laws passed. eT
Edwin Reade, Esq, of Person county, has been
elected Judge in place of Bailey. resigned
On Monday, Dec. 9TH, in the Senate, SIR Patton
introduced a bill to pay 20 premium for every ten
pounds of wool raised. bill TO allow Sherifs 10
qualify before I2 Justices was passed.
The bill to tax Express Companies $500 in eaoh
county in which they receive deliver packages
was taken up, Mr. Virgins said he thought the
tax vas too onerous, and moved to amend by insert
ing 500 as the tax. Mr. Adams opposed the amend
mont. and said that he was opposed to the mono
poly OF the Express Company. Mr. Young propo=
scd amendment taxing the Company FIVE per
cent on gross receipts. Mr. Hoke said he wanted
the tax put'up so as to exclude the concern from
the State. He said that there were 1000 conscripts
in the service of this Company--that It n specu
latirfg concern, and believed that the Railroads
were partners in the business. On motion of Mr.
Hoke the bill with amendments referred to the
Internal Improvement committee. If the Railroad
Companies would do their duty there would be nc
work for the Express Company.
In the House, a resolution requesting our Sppa-
tors and Representatives in Congress to use their
influence to procure repeal of the tax in kind law
was laid on the table. A Resolution proposing modi-
fications of the Confederate tax act was rejected.
On Tuesday The sh bill to authorize the issue of
$500, 600 in small Treasury notes, and bill to pay
outstanding warrants against the Literary Fund,
passed On Friday the nth, Mr Young. from the mill
ary committee, reported resolution authorizing the
Governor transfer all State troops to the COnfeder
ate Government. this is done it will The State
immense expense. In the House, the bill to tax
Express Companies, and bill to compel Railroad COM
panies keep fire. and lights in their coaches
Mr. int ed inn
authorizing 1.-The Governor take possession of The
cotton Factories and have them operated for the bene
fit of the people, allowing their 75 per cent
profit. bin authorizing the Governor to call special
Sessions of the Supreme Court was passed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-15

The Negroes Of Misses Mary hsstha Johngson Will
be bred AZ oAsiaai4 GroEA the LIST JannAEy, 1884,
for the ensuing year. D. j, JOhNoiVNj
Dee i;iss3 ut = Agent
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-15

. CONFEDERATE CoNGREss.-Copgres met on
Monday the 9TH inst Bills were imme diately in
troduced repeating the exemption laws and to pre-
vent putting substitutes in the army. joint com
mttee proposed to consider the currency ques-
ton aud report measures for action. .... ..
Gu Tuesday the Presidents -Message was read.
In the Senate bills were introduced fixing the 4th
Monday of February as tho time for the meeting of
the next Congress. and for issuing rations to army
officers.
On Thursday in the Senate Mr. Brown introduced series
Of resolutions relating substitutes and providing for the
enrolment and putting into the service OF every white malls
citizen capable OF bearing aims; evyng direct tar every
kind OF properly; makngConedeate legal tender, DC
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-15
FROM EAST TENNESSEE.

Itis stated that the nsws from army under
Iongs,reet is encon raging Our cavalry was at Nor
ristown and the enemy retiring. Longstrefs, Ran
SONS and vaughn's commands have been consolidated
aud confidence d felt that the country will be held.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-15
FROM THE WEST.

ATLANTA, Dec IA special despatch 60 the Intel
lgercer, dated Dalton, 10Th, says the enemy is falling
back Nom the Chckamauga leaving piekets at Mission
Ridge. Two corps crossed the river The bridges
and track between Whitesides aud Shellmoand hayO
been tor up, and the railroad is nsed a agon
road. Three small boats running up the river 70
Chattanooga.
Indications apparent OF iutimation 20 Into
winter quartsrs intending 80 900 reinfcrceme FOR
Meade: Grant will supercedc him.
Direct information hRs been received from Long
street He nj Beams Station, ak miles from kn01-
vile, on the 9Th ms.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-15
LATEST NEWS.
EVACUATION OF. CHArTAyoocA.

The President is said 10 haze resolved from Col Ives
his aid with the army OF Tennessee. telegraph
announcing the svacaation OF Chattanooga by Gen.
Grant and his retreat upon Nashville, tearing up the
railroad behind him. We understand that Gen. HAr-
dee will pursue! What has caused this sudden and
unexpected evacuation In not known. BY many IL IL
regarded az astrategic move to commence aew cam
pagn. Whateyernay be the enemy's designs, he Will
find his sdtersary the watch and fsily prepared.
Perhaps the army under Grant is 20 undertake the
'on-to Riehuond" and be enguiphed IN that Seabou-
ian bog "whera armies whole have sunkF-pRhere Nc
Dowell MeClsllan Pope, Burnside, Hooker and Meade
have been hurled BY Cen. lse-Risa'Sssd EHqu'rs, Of
.SafnrHdr. -.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-15

December -, 1859
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-15

THE ARMY
To The report of the Secretary of War you
terred tor details relative to the condition of the army
ing its efficiency recruiting its numbers and furnish
Ag the supplies necessary for its support.
Though we have lost many of the best of soldets
and most patriotic of citizens, he sad but un-
avolate result of the battles and tolls of such cam
p&ign that which will render the year 663 ever
memorable in annals,) The army is believed to be-
III all respects in better condition than previous
period Of the Our gallant defenders, vete-
rams familiar with danger, hardened by exposure and
cohhoeht IN themselves and their officers endure pr-
Vntions with cheerful fortitude and welcome bait
win aacrif' The officers, by experience III field
wee ana tue aeon OF examining boards in relieving
the incompetept are greatly more efficient than
al the commencement OF the war The assertion is
believed to be fully justified, that rded a. a whole
for character, vaor, efficiency and devotiop
army has not been equaed by any ILL., ,nn,bSr If
troops in the history of war. =
In view of the large CONSUMPTION recent, os...a
by the enemy, and thcir subsequent call for yoUto
TO be followed, if Intellectual 10y a still further NC
We arc admonished that effort must be soaras
fs1d arsey to our effective forct prampy as nos
pie Inc sources of supply be found hy rcs,or
Ing TO the army all who improperly absent nm,
ting an end 10 substitution, modifying the exemntion
law restricting details and placing in tharanks such
OF the aoie- oodled men now employed as wagoners
nurses, COOKS, and other employees are doing SER
wee for Which the negroes may be found competent
The act of 18th April, 1862, provides that person.
not liable for duty may be received as substitutes fo,
those who are, under such regulations NAV be pre-
Scrined by theecretary of War" The policy grant
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-01-05

Major Slemmer aud Captain King. wounded
Ia an ambulance, we're captured by The rebels
taken four miles, paroled, and thrown out on the
road.
Gen. Which was not killed. but wounded and
prisoner.
Yesterday Rosecrans took command Of the
4th United States cavalry personally. attacked
Gen. Wheeler's rebel cavalry. who were cut 20
pieces and utterly routed.
Capt. Mack. Chief of Artillery on General
Thomas staff. was morially wounded.
Col Anderson's dispatch to headquarters saws
we have whipped the rebels decidedly and are at
Christiana. nine miles south OF Murfreesboro'. on
the railroad.
FOURTH DISPATCH.
Col. Mckee is reported killed, Our loss OF
officers Is heartrending.
The fighting continued I'LL daylight. Ii closed
last evening with terrible slaughter of the enemy.
The first days fighting was all our own way. but
the right wing fought itself into a bad position.
The third day we repulsed them with terrible
slaughter, ourselves sustaining but slight loss.
ST. Louis. Jan. 2-Gen. Blunt telegraphs
from Van Buren, on the 30th, that the enemy had
retreated during the night of the 2Sth toward
Arkadelphia.
About 600 sick and wounded rebels were
abandoned at Fl Smith, with instructions to TAKE
care Of themselves.
Gen. Blunt reports that Col. Phillips. whom
he had sent into the Indian territory with 200
men. had driven the forces of Coffee and Stan
wait across the Arkansas at Fort Davis. Col.
MclntOsh's command and the rebel Creeks and
Choctaws. express the desire TO lay down their
arms AMI return TO their allegiance TO our GOV
eminent.
FoRT MosRoE, Jan. 3.
To Hon. Gideon T.. Welles:
The State of Georgia reports that the Monitor
foundered on Tuesday night, south of Cane Hat
teras, with the loss of , officers and IS men.
Names not known.
(Signed) Rear Admiral LEE.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark, January 1.-The rebel
papers captured at Van Buren,, admit the loss in
killed and wounded. at the battle of Prairie
Grove, to be over 1000.
The entire teiegraphic correspondence of Gen
Hindman was also taken. which contains much
valuable information, and will be forwarded to
the Wa Department.
The destituiion of the rebel army is pitiable-
four thousand of Bindman's infantry are without
shoes.
The loss to the rebels by the recent raid is oyer
hall "A million.
The rebels are dispensing in every direction,
with the reported intention of concentrating AT
Arkacelphia, fifty five miles south west of Little
Rock.
Gen. Seliofeld has arrived. and assumed the
command OF the Army OF the Frontier.
CHICAGO, January 3.-Cairo specials say that
Col D.ckey's cavalry utterly destroyed the Mo-
bile and Oklahoma railroad, from Oklahoma to Salt.
lilo. twenty seven miles This was done before
the rebel raid into Holly Springs.
Grants force also DESTROYED the road from
Cofieeville TO Oxford.
NTw IoRK. January "A California cavalry
company arrived to day They were received b,
Col Howe. State Agent of Massachusetts,. dined
at the New England Rooms. were reviewed b,
the Mayor. and were escorted to Boston by three
Massachusetts, regiments. Their march ON Broad
way was a perfect ovation. All arrived safel,
aud we'll.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-01-05

Young gentlemen and ladies wishing good
employment that can BE depended npon for life
should az once enter Bryant's Commercial Col
lege. over tile American Express office, which
furnishes more good accountants than any other
and not one OF It's graduates is now OUT Of EN-
ployment. While many other people are anxious
to get employment at any price. they ALWAYS get
good wages and steady employment. A young
man can have no better commentator than one
from this old and well known institution, which
is conducted by a well known practical account
ant. who knows the wants of business houses and
what il expected and required of accountants
aud he does not run all over the country while
his school is ia session. buf y always at hs place
assisted by such men a. Judge Perkins and Prof.
Richardson. la addition to this. his scholarships
are good. not only in a few little country schools,
but in twelve OF the largest and best colleges in
the Union, so that a person entering any one of
them can have access 10 everything taught in
them all, and secure the influence Of them and
Their professors and pupils in finding good busi
ness, not only in little towns and villages where
wages are iow. and but little to be learned. bur
in our largest cities. where business is permanent,
wages high. and one is continually in contact
with business and business men.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-01-05
Br rKLEeksrE.l
New York Market.
NEw YORK, January !

NEw loRK, January 3.
Flour a shade 6rmer and in fair demand at
50 SO@6 % for superhne: So 1566 - for su
perhne Western; So 1916 20 for common to
medium extra Western, market closing firm: no
sellers at outside quotations.
Whisky 6rmer at 39 G40c.
Wheata shade irmer and in moderate demand
for export and home cons1mption: Chicago
spring 81 23al "a; Milwaukee club 81 326l 3S;
amber Iowa 81 39@f Al: winter red Western
81 asa 4s. Corn lie better. but very quiet:
eO@elc for shipping mixed Western.
Coffee firm and in moderate demand; Rio
2e12c. Sugar very firm; lO1S@l2c for New
Orleans; 9s4@l0c for Muscovado Molasses
quiet; New Orleans. old crop, 30@35c.
Pork opened quiet and closed a shade easier;
Sli 3Iis for mess; Sll 50dl2 81 for prime:
Sl3@l6 % for prime mess Beef more active
Dressed hogs firm; sales at SD for Vest
ern- Lard opened firm and closed quiet at 81
@97sc.
Butter l5@20c Tor Ohio and ls@25c for State.
Cheese quiet az lQQ l2c.
Money very easy at 5d6 per cent tor loans on
call. Sterling exchange firm at llls@l47b
for merchants and l47l6 @l4s for bankers bills.
Gold unsettled. opening duh at 335s934 aud
closing firm at ~