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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-01

IA We learn that the War Department has
decided against those taken conscripts from the
Orange Factory, on the ground that the company
have exacted more than seventy-fve per cent pro-
fit in violation of the act Of Congress. Judging
from the high prices they exacting for every
thing, we doubt if there is factory in the State
not guilty ofthe same thing, and the Legislature
would do well to have the matter properly enquired
into, by act of the Assembly they required
to pay the excess into the public Treasury. And
whilst on this subject the Legislature would do
well to enquire into the conduct OF our Railroad
and other joint stock companies, who arc making
such enormous pro6ts.-Rdteigh Journal
FIRE-We learn that on Monday the 10th the
dwelling house aud all it contained, of Mr. David
Wormngton was destroyed by FIRE. How the fire
originated is unknown We learn that MIR w. is
10 very needy circumstances, aud fit subject of
charity His wife aud three children are now de-
pfived of all comforts, and entirely .depeudent-
Salisbury HotchmdR.
seS-The warehouse of Mr. II l.. Patterson, at
Hickory Station, Western North Carolina Rail-
road, containing l73 bales OF C"ton. was destroyed
by fire last Wednesday night.-StafesUN Er-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-01
FROM VIRGINIA.

RICHMOND, Nov 27.-Advices from Northern Virginia
indicate battle imminent in the vicinity of Chancei-
lorsville Passengers from Fredericksburg this after
report that 600 Yankee cavalry crossed at Ely
Ford Thursday morning. Considerable firing in
that direction heard yesterday and to-day up to
the time the train left The enemy is believed to be
the South side of the river in large numbers.
ORANGE G. H., Nov 27.-The enemy is believed to
have crossed in force at Ey,s and Gordon's Ferries
Preparations being made to meet them. Cannon
aiding this morning fight is expected in the yicni-
ty of the Charlottesville battle ground.
RICHMOND, Nov 28.-The news from Northern Vir
gina is generally of an encouraging character. The
train the Fredericksburg Road did not proceed fur
Their than Alsops to-day some Yankee cavalry having
appeared at Hamton's Crossing. On the return trip
the train took aboard Guinea Station about 90 Yam
kee teamsters, captured Thursday morning, eight
miles this side of the city ford. The wagons, about
eighty in number loaded with ordnance and commits
sary stores, the road between the I'd and 9th
army corps when Gen Rosser with squadron of cav
airy surrounded the train and captured the teamsters
Only twenty wagons and about 25o mules were brought
eff the rest of the wagons destroyed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-01
state of N. CaroIina-CleveIand County.

Court Of Peas and Qu4r6er Sessions
Martin ct al vs. The Heirs at law and next Of kin
of Harry, deceased.
Petition for Rcproba,e of will.
1t appearing to the satisfaction Of the Court that
the defendants in this case, Anna Bridges aud her
children, John Bridges, Asbury BIalOck and wife
Sarah, Washington l. Bridges Edmund Bridges;
Hamilton Bridges, Lafayette Benton. Elizabeth Ben
ton, Sarah Harry and Marcus l. II Harry heirs at law
of Harry, non-residents of this State: II is
therefore ordered that publication be made in the
Western Democrat newspaper published in the town
of Charlotte Meckenbuig county for six consecutive
weeks notify ing defendants to be and appear the
next Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions be held
for the county of Cleaveland at the Cont House in
Shelby, the 9Th Monday after the 4th Monday in
November, 1863, then and there to make themselves
parties to his issue il they think proper do.
Witness, s. Williams, Clerk of said Court at Office
the 9Th Monday after the 9TH Monday in August
adv $lo1 9s-et s. WILLIAMS, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-01
LAND SALE IN EQUITY.

In conformity a decree of the Court of Equity Of
Mecklenburg county made at Fall Term, 1863, in the
matter of Hugh Houston and wife, and Others for
the purpose of making PARTITION of the proceeds of
sale between the petitioners will expose to public
sale to the highest bidder, executing bond with ap-
proved security the public square in Charlotte,
the I'd Monday in January, 864, credit of twelve
months, with interest from SALE except five per cent
cash to pa costs the Tract of Land in the peadngs
men ned situated The waters of Four Mile Greek
adjoining the lands of w Houston, A A Houston, J
Stuart and others.
Dec |, 1863 A G WILLIAMSON, G.. NJ. f.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-01
EQUITY SALE OF A SLAVE.

By virtue Of decree of the Court Of Equity Of
Mecklenburg county, made at Fall Term 1863 in the
matter Of w Alexander, Guardian of ANNE Aexan-
der aud others, will expose to public sale, and sell to
the highest bidder, At the public square in Charlotte
the ID Monday in January, 1864, the slave Char
lotte, in the peadngs mentioned, upon Il credit of IL
months, with interest from sale, except FIVE per cent.
cash pay costs, the purchaser executing bond with
good security for the purchase money.
Dec /, 1863 A G WILLIAMSON, C. Fl
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LEATHER,
Upper and Sole,l
Ready- made Shoes.
Administrator,s SaIe.

On Tuesday the 22d Of December next will expose
public sale the late residence of Canton deed.
three miles south Of Charlotte all the property Of
sad deceased, Wis Wheat, Corn Oats, Fodder, three
Mules Horse, Cattle, Hogs, Wagon, Buggy, House
hold ard Kitchen Furniture, Black smith Tools, aud
other articles not necessary mention.
Terms made known the dag Of sale.
All persons having claims mast present them accord
lag TO law, or this notice via b. plead 10 bar Of their
recovery. .,. THOMAS d. PRICE, Admir-.
Nov "a 1853 lLpd
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NOTICE.

As Executor OF the late will and testament Of Eliza
beth Query, decd will expose public sale the
late residence OF said deceased Tuesday the 9th Of
December next the stock of Horses Cove lot Of fat
Hogs aud stock Hogs, quantity OF Corn, Wheat and
Oats, Farming Tools, Household and Kitchen RuTni.
tuFe aud variety ARTICLES not here enumerated be-
longing TO tao estate s~tee said deceased.
Terms made known on day OF sale.
All persons having claims against the deceased
present them within the time prescribed by Law
this notice will be pleaded in bar OF heir recovery;
and those indebted. must make immediate payment
HUGH N. Packs, Executor.
Nov ~, 1853 2t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-01
EQUITY SLAVE SALE.

In obedience to decree Of The Court Of Equity of
Mecklenburg county, made at Fall Term 1863 in the
matter of I Mckee Administrator of Robert Walker,
will reopen the biddings Of sale of the slave Aaron
in the pleadings mentioned, public vehdue, the
public square in Charlotte, the I'd Monday of jan
uary 1854 starting at the last bid of sixteen hundred
and fifty dollars 81 65O The terms viii be twelve
months credit, except FIVE per cash pay costs
the purchaser giving bond and good security for the
purchase money.
Dee |, 1863 a G WILLIAMSON, G. VI. f.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-01
TAX EN- UP.

And committed to the Jail of Mecklenburg county on
the 7th of November 1863, negro who says his
name is MINGO, and that he belongs to some one in
the Eastern part of this State but in the employ
of Richard Garrett of CASTOR county when he run
away. The said negro is about feet inches high,
and weighs about SO lbs; dark complicated. The ow-
ner employer of sand negro is hereby notified to
forward prove property pay costs, and take him
away, or he will be dealt with the law directs.
CHAS. WILSON, Tailor.
Dec I 1863
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-01
LATEST NEWS.
FROM TENNESSEE.
The late Battle near Chattanooga

The late Battle near Chdttanooqa al
The Atlanta Confederacy of Friday gives some fur
Their particulars of the recent battles Chattanooga
which resulted in army losing its position on
Lookout Mountain and withdrawal to the old battle
ground of Chickamauga.
Skirmishing between the two armies commenced on
Saturday the 2lst and continued Sunday and Monday.
At daylight Tuesday last the OATH battle began
the enemy charging impetnously Lookout Mountain
with 40 900 men, the time occupying the
tention of right wing the foot Omission Ridge
Ife enemy continued the onset with more vgor tho
day advanced Breckinrdges corps met the shock
with nnfinching courage. Late in the afternoon the
enemy increased and repeated his attack and made
impression lines. At p. n our left and
ire gave way, the eEemy pouring through the valley
In immense numbers Our troops on Lookout, seeing
themselves cut off, got confused and retreated in dis
order during Tuesday night. The enemy did not pur-
sue. The remainder of our forces were then with
drawn to Mission Ridge, where our army was massee
for another battle.
On Wednesday, before sunrise, the enemy advanced
his whole force with ardor upon works the foot
of Mission Ridge. Gen. Hardee commanded the point
attacked. Charge after charge of the enemy
pulsed, and at nightfal our men standing firm
At least FIVE thousand of the enemys dead lay in front
of works.
On Wednesday, after nightfall, the enemy improved
his position on Lookout, posting batteries 10 enhlade
position Mission Ridge necessitating its evac-
uafion. Our line fell back Eastward of Mission, be-
side the Chic kamauga, where it now stands. The bat
tie was not renewed Thursday. Our loss ia killed
and wounded is more than 900 The enemy 8
loss is at least 10000 Our loss in prisoners is not
known We captured 5000 prisoners. The Washing
ton and Cobbs Artillery lost all their guns.
Gen. Grant commanded the yankee army.
Although we lest positions on Lookout Noun
tain and therefore obliged to withdraw from Mis-
sion Ridge. troops not Gsheartened or disor-
ganzed. TOne account represents loss prisoners
at 5000 and upwards Our dead and seriously woun-
ded fell into the enemy's hands. In the attack on
Lookout Mountain, the enemys loss was incomparably
greater than We driven back by sheer
force of numbers.
Gen. Walthal on our side was wounded, though
not seriously. No other details of our killed and
wounded have been received.
1t is stated that line of battle is at Chckamanga,
and that Bragg's headquarters are at Rnggold.
FROM EAST TENNESSEE
BRISTOL, Nov 28.-Persons from the vicinity of
Knoxville represent the city completely invested by
forces who were Smelling it, All the city North
of the railroad has been burned by the enemy. Tween
ty-eight prisoners captured by our cavalry on Clnch
River, below Beams Station, have arrived here. All
that portion of the State is being evacuated by the enc
my, who retreated to Cumberland Gap closely pursu-
ed by our cavalry.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-01

NEGRO TROOPs.-Ihe Northern papers state
that the Yankees have armed and equipped forty
thousand negroes to be used to help subjugate the
South The Lincoln Government, having failed to
crush the 'rebelon" with white Yankees, intend to
try what virtue there is in cuffy for that purpose
They threaten to garrison the South with negroes
to whom white must yield obedience. Whilst
our enemies inauguratng such vainous
schemes, what ought to be done with their sympa-
thizcrs here i'll the South, those who are opposing
the Confederate Government and encouraging the
enemy by word if not by act
President Davis and other Confederate authors
ties are sometimes called tyrants by certain set
of men living in the South, but the way our affairs
have been managed shows that the President is one
of the most forbearing rulers ever known in times
like these He is entirely too forbearing for the
good of the cause, for if he would have every man
in the South arrested whose conduct encourages
the brutal enemy, with his negro troops, to make
upon and destroy our property, it would
hasten the day CT peace. The time may come
when the people will have to attend to this matter
If the authorities continue to neglect it. Sympa-
thzers with barbarous foes should not be al
lowed TO go OF large in the South.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-01

Az persons indebted to the estate OF James Rea,
deceased. are hereby Dot6ed to make immediate pay
men and those having claims against said estate must
present them for settlement duly authenticated with
in the time prescribed by law, this notice wb be
pleaded in bar Of their recovery.
Nov "a 1853 4t-pd GREEN L. REA, Admir-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-01

will sell ia Charlotte, on Saturday the 5tb Deem
Der, the Plantation formerly known William Gray's
th. of MaArd Creek, adjoining the lands Of
John NcNeely aud oths, 81 miles north Of Charlotte.
containing about Ill acres, more less.
II WILLIAMS, Admir-
Nor ~, 1851 81 with the will ANNEXED.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-01

GEORGES REVOLVING CANNoN.-Gov Bonham,
IN his late message to the Legislature of South
Carolina, thus speaks of the gun invented by our
to"nsInan, Capt. Asa George:
Five of Georges revolving cannon have been
c"nstructed' under your resolution. and inspected
and approved by the ordnance officer of tire State,
whose report, together with reports furnished by
Zen Hampton and Capt. Thomas, as to the utility
OF tn" arm, are herewith communicated. The re-
naming two will be completed by Capt. George at
an early day In order to have them fully tested,
sent one to Gen Beauregard and another | deliver
ca TO General Hampton. to be carried to Virginia.
"here 1t can be tested in the field. He proposed
|" replace 1T with another, which he has ordered to
oe constructed. Two others have, within the last
lew days sent to Gen. Beauregard, at his request
he thinking them useful at Charleston. The fifth
- al the Arsenal for the nspectian of the military
committees. | refer you, for further information
." these subjects, to the report of the ordnance Off
GER herewith communicated"
we understand that the reports of Gen Hampton
anu OF he ordnance officer, are highly favorable to
N"P'' oe"rees gun Capt. George deserves sue
cess l'r he has spent great deal of time and labor
IN perieeting his invention The gun will fire from
30 to so shots in q minute e'i VIA III ''o"i
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-01
NEGRO HIRING.

The Negroes of Misses Mary Martha Johnston will
be hired, Castania Grove the LIST January, 1864,
for the ensuing year. S XJOHNST0N,
Dec |, 1863 At Agent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-01
SALT! SALT!!

SUBSISTENCE DEPARTMENT
CHARLOTTE, n. g., Nov. 20, 1869.
Three poinds of dry Virginia Salt will be given for
of Bacon, and two pounds OF the quality Of
Salt for OF Pork this Office
T. ~ LOWE,
Dec. 1868. IT Maj G. S.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-01
FROM CHARLESTON.

The enemy continue the bombardment of Fort Sum
ter and the other Forts around Charleston but with
little or effect, only occasionally woundng man.
On Friday six shells thrown into the CITY, Strik
ing two buildings but hurting
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-01
Salt! Salt! Salt

We will exchange Virginia Salt for Pork, good
terms any body.
December |, 1863 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-01

ApVANclNG.-ln consequence of the continued
advance in the price Of printing materials manu &c
the papers of the South again advano;r.- -.
terms. Two weekly papers published in RioIr,a
nave gone up to $50 per year, and we see t}at 49,
NJ presbyterian intends to advance to Sc. Thoao
aovfhces are actually necessary in order to r,,o
anu pay expenses We intend either to advance
or reduce the size of our paper-(which would our
price and keep the paper at its present size tue
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-01

NSSldSEn.-Judge Bailey, one of our best Superior
'ur' JUDGES has resigned. The present session of
Legislature, therefore, will have to fill the vacancy
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-01

~ The annual meeting of the Wilmington and
ma"cheSter Railroad was held on Wednesday last.
The receipts of the Road for the past year were
sl'I2o'565 30 and the expenditures 1921, 1868 Sd
leaving nett revenue of $606,6OI H.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-01

Is 1T Solve are informed that there is pro-
hibition in South Carolina against shipping grain
and produce in this direction out of the State.
If this is and have reason to believe it, our
State authorities ought to stop the expectation of
flour, &C., from this and other points into South
Carolina.
Since writing the above we have seen letter from
the Governor of South Carolina in which he says
there is no prohibition by State authority against
exporting provisions. 1t seems that some. officer
or agent at Chester is causing the difficulty by
preventing the shipment of produce from that point
to this State. Parties who bought corn, wheat and
molasses for their use, inform US that the agent
at Chester refuses to allow it to be removed. IF
these purchases had been made by spectators we
should applaud the agents course, as spectators
IN provisions ought not to be allowed to ship from
any point; but the agent has no right in any sense
of the word to prevent shipments by persons who
buy Tor their own consumption. We learn that
corn is abundant in South Carolina and we are con-
hdent that our neighbors do object to transport
ing some of it to regions less favored this year.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-01
ESTATE SALE.

As Executors of the Will ofW. J Cureton deceased,
and by virtue of the power given us in said Will we
will sell To the highest bidders, NJ the Howie Nine,
sometimes called the Stockton Miue, in Union county,
North Carolina. on .UOndaD, I4fh Of Deem
her next, various
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-01
TRACTS OF LAND

Der next Varions
TRACTS OF LAND
situated in said county, aud which belonged to said
w. J. Cureton vi the time of his death, viz;
TIE HOWE GOLD NINE TRACT, containing
about 1900 cres together with the Machinery attach
ed thereto. .....
On these lands there is a fine Saw Mill
r. c. DELANY TRACT, containing 80 acres.
J. D. WOLF TRACT.
J. L. CUREToN TRACT, containing 23s acres.
W.J-VAUGHAN TRACT, containing 80 acres.
HOWE McCoRKLE TRACT containing i44i
WATSON TRACT, containing OIL acres. This tract
is situated partly in said county and partly In Iancas-
ter District, S O.
ONE LOT in the town of Monroe.
TIE LANDS purchased of Thomas CuretCn, Sr.,
containing about 500 acres more or less.
And other Lands owned by said W J. Cureton 10
said county and which will be particularly de-
scribed on the day Of sale.
We will also sell at the same time aud place
I Steam Engine,
80 horse power, two Sets of Blacksmith Tools, Car
pentef Tools Iron, Steel Mill Burrs, and many other
articles of personal property.
Terms made known on The day of sale.
WE WILL ALSO SELL, at The late resi-
dencc of w. J. Cureton, deceased, in Lancaster Dis
trct, S. c.. on WEDNESDAY the 10th Of December,
ONE TRACT OF LAND in Lancaster District, on
the Catawba River containing SO acres On this tract
there is a first rate MILL SITE.
One other Tract in said District called the McDOW-
ELL TRACT, containing 275 acres.
FINCHER TRACT containing 100 actcs.
McCORKLE TRACT, containing 81 acres,
And ONE TRACT In York District, near Coats
Tavern.
At the same time and place we will sell qusntityof
LEATHER,
Upper and Sole
Ready made Shoes,
HORSES, MULES, THREE -BUGGIES, WAGONS,
ONE CARRIAGE, ONE FIRE-PRooF SAFE,
Fairbanks Scales, Guns, Pistols and other articles.
Probably we will sell FOUR NEGRO WOMEN,
young and likely.
II Any desiring examine, before day Of sale,
any Of the above described Lands will call upon b. j.
CURETON, on the charlotte Road, IL miles North Of
Lancaster Court House; and any one desirng 10 see
the HOWE Gold Mine will find j. Cureton or Mr. y
Porter at the Gold Mine, who will take pleasure in
showing the same.
Terms made known the day OF sale,
c. II. CUREToN,
b j CURET0N,
G. w. WILLIAMS,
November ~, 1853 4t Executors.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-01

NORTHERN ITENs.-W. T. Smithson, the
banker, has been sentenced by Court Martial to
five years confinement in the New York penitenti-
airy, for ''treasonabe correspondence with the ene-
my"
There have been, up to the present time, 49,
900 negroes arf6ed and mustered into the service
of the Yankee Government
Gold was quoted in New York on the goth inst.
at 1854.
Late New Orleans adYices report the river to be
again blockaded, and no shipment to New Orleans
on private account are allowed to be made.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-01

HoGs.-We gratifed to learn that q large
nj of hogs have been brought out of East
tennessee recently, by our troops The Asheville
Nv states that Gen Vance. the commander in
hae. North Carolina, gathered about thousand
from among the tories in East Tennessee and
Yankees are routed out of that hoo region wa snn-
Poee an aouhoance of pork will be procured.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-01
MARRIED..

In Goldsboro, the 10th Now, J. D. Winsow, Con.
ductor the Railroad to Miss Julia F. Caslix o
Newborn.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-01

II The Legislature of Georgia passed resou-
ton setting apart the 10th day of December a. a
day to be observed in the Confederacy by fasting,
humiliation and prayer. The cooperation of other
States asked and we hope the day will be gen
orally observed.
The n. c. Synod. at its late session. appoisted
Thursday next to be observed by the Presbyterian
Church in this State in fasting and prayer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-01

CAPT J. Y BRYCE.-We regret to learn that
our esteemed fellow citizen, Capt. j. Y. Bryce, vas
severely wounded in the foot during recent fight
In Nirginia.-BuUefin.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-12-01

tS@ If there is any set of men in the Confed gate
States that deserve and contempt, it is those
who advocated secession and war for years before
hostlities commenced, but who have, ever since the
war actually begun, been engaged in complaining,
finding fault and stirring up the feelings of the PEG;
pie against authorities. Gen. Robert Toombs,
of Georgia. is of that class of men, and has in
jured the cause more than an avowed tory If such
men have been disappointed or are too stngy and
misery to give literally of their substance to sup
port the war, they ought, for shame, to hide their
heads and remain silent while patriots strug
Cling for liberty. No man who advocated secession
(athough events have proven that secession was
proper) has the right now to complain, find fault
and resort to all sorts of technicaes and eyasons
to avoid doing his duty keep ont of the service.
Toombs was a. candidate for Confederate States
Senate, and gratifed to see that he has
been beaten in the Georgia Legislature by over two
to