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WAR ITEMS.

Parties arriving from Baltimore bring interest
ing accounts of the blockadipg of the streets of
that city, the disafection of the people, and the
iron rule which is over them. A call upon the
people for volunteers for the defence of the city
resulted in the amassment of about thousand,
who proved to be of such reluctant and doubtful
material, in "loya" sense that they were dismis-
sed, and foreign troops depended upon to shield
the American Eagle in the Monumental City.
The Baltimore Sun of the 1st says that Stuart
captured twelve hundred mules and four hundred
prisoners in Montgomery county on Monday; and
at Westminster he captured the Delaware cavalry.
LOUISVILLE, Ky, July 1.-Tlfis mornings
passenger train, hence for Frankfort, was thrown
off the track, by the removal of rail, by 40 guer-
rillas, supposed to be under Hines. The engine
was badly damaged. Nobody was hurt. The re-.
bels burned the baggage car and contents, and one
passenger carr The party of guerrilas passed
through Shelby county last night, stealing a num-
Der of horses ON the route.
ATLANTA, July At is considered certain
that Morgan has played havoc with Rosecranz's
rear. An important movement is taking place in
Gen. Bfagg's army, but it is not prudent to men
tion particulars.
Ss~ Brashear City, which was lately captured
from the Yankees by Confederate troops, is
about eighty miles, nearly west, from New Orleans,
and is at present the terminus Of the New Orleans
and Opelousas railroad.
: GETTYSBURG, PA.-Gettysburg, by which name
the battle battles of last woek will probably be
known, is the county seat of Adams County, on
the turnpike road from Philadelphia to Pttsburg,
one hundred and fourteen miles of the former,
thirty-six miles southwest Of Harrisburg and
twentysix miles east of Chambersburg. 1t stands
on elevated ground in the midst of fertile fRming
country. The Lutheran Theological Seminary
of this place, founded in 1926, has library Of
seven thousand volumes. The town is also the
seat of Pennsylvania College, fourishing institu-
ton. The buildings occupied by these institutions,
are large and beautiful. The town contains ore
Bank, one Academy, seven Churches, four News
paper Offices, and fifteen Carriage manufactures.
Population about six thousand.
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ate ofN. Carolina-rzcck.enburg Co.

Court ofT2eas & Quarter Scssions-44prH term 1868.
Isaac n Alexander, Admir- of John T. Reid decd,
James 2. Henderson, wife, and Others.
Petition for settlement of the Estate of John T Reid.
It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that N
A. McCombs and wife Jane, of the defendants in
this case reside beyond the limits of this State it is
therefore ordered by the Court that publication be
made for six weeks in the Western Democrat a news
paper published in the of Charlotte, notifying
said defendant be and appear at the next OF
the courth house in Charlotte, the I'd Monday in July
next, then and there plead answer demur to the
petitou Judgment pro confesso will be taken and
the same heard eXparte as to them.
Witness, VIM. Maxwell, clerk Of said court at
office in Charlotte, the I'd Monday in April, 1863.
G9-6t lady So WM. MAXWELL, clerk.
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TO THE SHERIFFS AND TAX C0LLEC.
TORS OF NORTH CAROLINA.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT.,

| Raleigh, N. c., July 3, 1868.
The following is copy of the act just passed
by the General Assembly, intending to expedite
the collection of the State and county Reyeaue in
order that the issues of Confederate currency,
dated prior to 9th April, 1868, may be funded*
congratulate you on the adoption of plan,
which VIII relieve you and the Taxpayers, and
protect the State and county Treasurers from loss
growing out of the legislation Of Congress- and
sustain as far the legislation of this State can
it, tie currency of the Confederate government.
To make this plan successful, your energetic CO.
operation is required in order that the taxes may
reach the hands of the Treasurer and other fiscal
agents, on or before the 2Sth inst. The State ex-
poets that you and the taxpayers will heartily CO.
operate in carrying out the plan.
Where you may not be able to get here by the
time indicated with the money, you are at liberty
to carry the Confederate notes you may have re-
ceived, dated prior to the 9th April, 1868, to any
depository Of the Confederate government, and
fund these. notes in seven per cent. bonds of the
Confederate government-and these bonds, or the
certificates of the depository, will be received at
the Treasury as payments made on or before the
2Ssh July irst., though they may be delivered
here at any time before the first day of October
next.
1t will be due to all of you who shall pay into
the Treasury on or before the 28th July next the
taxes due from your counties, that publication of
the fact be made, and shall cause it to be done.
J. T. E, Hardie, of Asheville, is appointed an
agent of the treasury, in compliance with the regu-
lations of the Sd section ofthe act. The appoint
ment of agents at other points, under said section,
is left discretionary with me, and 1 appoint no
other, believing the object can be better accom-
p!ished by your funding the money and bringing
here the bond and the certificate of the depository
because, under existing laws, the Treasurer is au-
thor;zed to receive the taxes only upon the settle
ment t>and certificate ofthe Comptroller.
AS have not the power myself to. receive the
taxes excepting the certificate of the Comptrol-
Ter, deem it best to appoint agent at Ashevie
only; which do because the act, as to theappoint
ment of an agent there, is imperative.
Very respectfully,
JONATHAN WORTH
Public Treasurer.
The law alluded to by Mr. Worth was publish
cd IN hn namoarof 1act rantr
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JoKING.-A Confederate soldier, writing to q
newspaper, relates conversation he had with q
Yankee picket, somewhat in this style:
Yankee-How many Regiments has the Old North
State got in the field?
Confederate hundred and sixty-fve.
Yankee-Why, that's all the fighting men you
have, amt it
Comfederate-No, not one half; but when all the
original secessionists turn out you Yankees may
kalkulate'' on catching HI.
The Yankee picket scratched his head and then
s.changed his base'
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TO COTTON PLANTERS.

I have been appointed by the Secretary of the
Treasury Chief Agent for the purchase Of Cotton for
the Confederate Governm mt within the State of North
Carolina, and will pay for the in per cent Bonds
Cash.
Sub agents visiting the dliferent parts OF the State
buying in my Eane will have written certificates of
appointment.
by order of the Secretary of the Treasury, all Cot
ton purchased by myself or my agents. Oh and,after
the 18th day of March, 1868, will be paid for in per
Bonds Cash, and not per cent BONDS stated
in former advertisement. Up to that time, however,
the per cent bonds will be furnished stated.
Patriotic citizens offered opportunity to
aid the Government by selling it their Cotton rather
than to private capitalists.
LEWIS S. WILLIAMS.
Charlotte March
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State of ". CaroIina-HAeckIcnb Go.
Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-AprI Term, 1863
Joa5 P. Smith, Admir- with the Will annexed OF Dan
Alexander, decd, VS. The Heirs at Law of Dan Alex
ander, deceased.
Petition to sell Land to pay debts.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
Marcus S. Alexander and VIM F Alexander, two of the
heirs law of the said deceased not Inhabitants
of this State, is therefore ordered by the court that
publication be made fer six weeks in the Western De-
mocrat a newspaper published in the town of Char
oe for said defendants to appear at the next term Of
this court be held for the county of Meckcnburg at
the house in Charlotte, the I'd Monday in July
and show cause why the lands described in the
petition should be sold according to the prayer of
the petitioner.
Witness, VIM. Maxwell, clerk of our said court, at
office in Charlotte, the I'd Monday in April, 1868.
69-6t adv So WM. MAXWELL, clerk.
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TREASURY DEPARTMENT, !

The following regulations are established for the
guidance of the officers of the Treasury in relation to
the two year Treasury notes and eight per cent certi
Gates issued under the act of Congress OF May l6 6l:
/. The holders of any of the two year Treasury
notes. issued under the provisions of the said act may
cnange the for eight per bonds, payable IN
zen years. to be issued under the authority said act
ne Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer and Deposlto-
ies VI" issue certificates such holders in the usual
TO be taken up by delivery of the bonds as soon
as they shall be prepared.
G. G. MEnnisarn, see'y frea'y. =
A C. WILLIAMSON, C. s. D.,
June ., 1863 Charlotte N C.
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SAVE YouR s',sg0s-The Augusta Constitu-
tionalist gives timely warning of the necessity of
saving Garden Seeds. Every one who has garden,
and raises stock of Peas, Corn, Beans, Cucumbers
saving the seed, not only for their own use, but
some for sale.
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OBJ Wegtern Demotrat.
CHARLOTTE, N. G.
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
Our terms are four dollars per year in advance.
IA Individual or local shinpasters viii not be re-
ceyed When sent to they will be held subject 20
the senders call, and not returned by letter
reg THE Democrat qcI be discoRnuedto TO all sabscrT-
Gers at the expiration Of the time for shieh it p0'
Those aho acan to- continue mast reneae before Gfe
piration Of their time
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From Beymuda-Kr Talinndighanr.-The
Confederate steamer Lady Davis, arrived at St
Georges on the 22d, from Wilmington, N. z. She
is reported to belong to the Copfederate GoEern-
ment and brought important dispatches from
there to the British-Consu MIR Yallandighani
was passenger The Royal "Gazette" says he is
on his way to Canada, there to await coming
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Failure Of Indiana tOpay interest on her deJt.
The State of Indiana has made default IN the
payment of interest on its debt, due the lst of
July, 1863. This is the first instance Of default
since its compromise with its creditors, sixteen
years ago.
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COTTON CARDS AM, SEaOEs.

Cotton Cards for sale, but early call will only Sc
cure pair as only have ten pair.
We have hand and can make to order calf ski,
Shoes and Caters of very fine English leather.
Lots ladies calf-Skin Bootecs.
Lot of thick Bro gans, large sizes
J. f. BUTT, Miut Street
June %, 1868 # Charlotte n. C.
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NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.

OFF1cE CHARLOTTE & S. G. RAILRoAD,l
Columbia, May 30, 1868.
Liquor will not be transported by this Company
the A, Tenn, o. Railroad company, unless securely
boxed and strapped.
TKOS. r. SHARP.
June l, 1863 Ct Gen'l. Sup't.
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EsGEsT PER- CENT FUNDING

The attention of the public is directed to the follow
ing regulations issued by the Secretary of the Treasu
in relation to funding of Confederate States Treasu
rrN
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FOREIGN NEWS.
wild beast

Lord Pamcrston, during a speech at Guildhall,
London, stated that France and England were in
accord on all questions ''of peace or war in the
East or in the West"
Ear Russell stated in the House Of Lords that
the blockade maintained by the American feet was
sufficiently efficient to eptitlu il TO be observed.
he believed, also, that there was every desire on
the part of the American Government TO prevent
injustice from being done to neutrals.
The London Times anticipates that the Emperor
of France, "delivered from the Mexican war;" will
make his powerful voice" heard in America in
favor of peace.
The official report of the fall Of Poebla caused
much joy to Napoleon. He forwarded letter of
thanks to Gen. Forey, in which he disclaims the
idea of permanent rule by conquest.
Mr. Slidell, the Confederate Commissioner, has
had very long conference with the Emperor Of
France. The Emperor sent for him and-had a
private tete a tetc with him at breakfast. They
assembled. This interview has given strength 10
the rumor that renewed offers of mediation In
American affairs, by Napoleoa, are likely 10 be tho
result Of the fall Of Puebla.
The London Times, in an editorial on the la.e
peace meeting in New York, says itsees in IL some
reason for thinking that the civil war may bo
touching its close; but, at the same time, admits
that it is a very doubtful question. 1t thinks that
DIR Lincoln would not object to peace il he knew
how to reach it, and that the meeting may pave
the way
"a The British Steamer for which the United
States Minister Adams lately granted a permit
much 10 the disgust of British Merchants TO 20 to
Matamoras, as she carried war material FOR tho
Mexicans, is said TO have beon captured at sea by
the French, and sent as prize to France.
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BRIGHAM YoUNG.-Brigham Young, in Iatc
speech in his Salt Lake Tabernacle recently, said
If the United States asked for battalion Of
soldiers for the war be would sec it in h-il FIRST
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A striking instance of ihe MISREPRESENTATION Q
the English language by foreigners, Is exhibItel
in the following: A certain FrenchmaD took mucI
pains, when an odd or unusual saying was utters|
10 his hearing, to perfect bis knowledge OF III
language by requesting an explanation. Til
phrase "other fish to fry, having been made ul
of in bis presence, and being informed that
meant "some other important business TO altenl
to, i" he treasured 1t up in his memory for futur
occasion Some time after, he was escorting
young lady friend one evening home fror. churcI
and having arrived at the entrance to the lady
dwelling, she politely requested him to "Come II
and take seat Frenchy, with flourish Of b 1
bat and profound bow, astonished tho you'd
lady by exOlaiming, "No, no, Madamoisellc,
-fanks sou, have go homo and fry some fish J"
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Don't marry too smart girl, for she wiz oy
run you; nor one too simple, for children will cal
their talents nom thsir mother; nor TOO rich, 4
she win remind you Of il; nor too poor, for :
viii act che beggar on horseback.
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nois-Goyernor Yates of Illinois, was shot at
through his Office window at Springfield on lst inst
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6@ag~ 1t affords US qualification 20 copy the fol-


lowing from the Milton Chronicle
Col. BROWN AGAINST REcoNsTRUcrIoN.-
We are authorized by the Hon. Bedford Brown to
state that any impression sought to be made either
from party prejudice or from misapprehension of
his remarks, that he had advocated reconstruc-.
ton of the old Union, is entirely destitute of
foundation. Believing as he did that the destruc-
ton of the Federal Union would bring incalcula-
bic calamities the country he opposed itewith
whatever ability he could till Lincoln resorted TO
coercion. That being in conflict with his State
Right doctrines, he voted for secession in the Con-
vention; for the largest means of men and money,
both in the Convention and Legislature, to resist
it, besides having voted with his colleagues for
resolutions before the Legislature explicitly de-
claring against reconstruction. More than this,
he has, in answer to numerous enquiries as to the
question of reconstruction, uniformly declared
that he believed it impracticable and undesirable,
after the violent civil and internal war which had
ragged between the two sections.
Thus it will be that this gentleman is no
reconstructionist and we hope people will stop
doing him the injustice to represent him recon
structionist. 1t is a slander on the man, the.
county, the State, the South.-1lHton Chronicle.
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N. G.. LEGISLATURE.

|
| SENATE.-Mr Ramsey introduced bill to re-
peal an act entitled can act to protect the people
from small pox. The bill passed its third reading
| bill to change the guage of the Piedmont
Railroad to that Of the Danville road, was taken
up. Mr. Adams moved to suspend the rules and
put the bill its several readings. Not agreed to-
| Mr. Graham presented bill in relation to
militia. TProvides the enrolment of all persons
between the ages of Is and SIS, with certain ex-
emptons Mr. Graham said he would like to hear
the opinions of Senator'S Messrs. Outlaw and
| Copeland were opposed to the exemption of mill
! tia officers. Considered the majority of them an
incubus on the military organization.
| A bill to repeal the stay law, except as to
| soldiers in the army, was taken UP. Mcssrs. War
rem and Graham favored it. Mr. Virgins moved
to postpone ITS further consideration to the 1st day
of December next. Agreed to.
The House bill to facilitate the payment of
bounty of deceased soldiers to their representa-
tives was laid on the table.
A bill to punish aiders and abettors of descrters
passed its several readings.
HoUsE.-Mr. Kerner presented MEMORIAL from
citizens of Forsythe county, protesting against q
compliance with the Presidents requsition for
seven thousand troops. Referred to tie Commit
tee on Military Affairs.
A resolution in favor of A. G. Latham, Sheriff
of Craven, and G.. NJ Green, Sheriff of Cleaveland,
authorizing collection Of taxes in arrear, passed
under suspension Of the rule.
A message from the Senate transmitted reso-
luton requiring the Adjutant General to prepare
and print tabular statement of the number Of
volunteers and conscrpts furnished by the several
counties of the State The resolution was adopted
On motion of Mr.. Shober, the rules were
suspended and the eDgrossed bill to amend the
charter of the Piedmont r. r. Co, put on its
third reading. The bill passed, ayes 48, noes 42.
''The result of all which is that we hate the South
We hate no other people on earth"
The above were the concluding remarks of
Judge Edmonds, after reviewing at length the
differences between the North and the South, in
Lecture delivered before three thousand as alleged
of the most intelligent citizens of New York, in
the spring of 1861, just before the commencement
of hostilities Now, ii will NOT do to say that this
was only the opinion of one man, for his thrce
thousand intelligent auditors gave their approval,
and as the lecture was published in their news
papers, none dissenting from the sentiment the
inference is inevitable that his conclusions were
correct, and if so, the South had only the alter
native left them either to withdraw front the North
and maintain separate independence, or to submit
to continued aggressions Upon their rights from
mereilcss and vindictive people, who acknowledge
that they hated the South as they hated no other
people on earth; and that, too, before they could
set up any preteution that the South had done
them or their Government any injury Whining
ton Journal.
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Motto for neutral paper-"All talk and nc
cider"
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The Chattanooga Rebel remarks upon tho exten-
sivc and universal slang of the times has wrought
upon the popular mind and tongue, and gives the
following illustration:
Urchin-"Ma, did Gen. Mitchell, the astrono1
mer, 60 to heaven when be died ?"
MOtter--"Ycs, my son, Why do you askr'
UIchin-"Bully for Gen Mitchell!"
Ereunf onsnes.
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North Carolina
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.

This delightful Summer Resort is open ior the
reception Of visitors, and the public have the
benefit of these valuable waters.
PRICES BoARD-$5 per day,
S28 per week,
$75 for four weeks.
We have plentiful supply of Provisions, and good
stock of Ice secured There is daily line OF Hacks
and Mail from the Western n. G. Railroad to the
Springs H. L. ROBARDs,
June l. 1853 2mpd Proprietor.
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NOTICE no DERTOgS

All persons indebted to the Estate of Patrick 7
|oWr'e, deceased, requested to call and make i'm
hri'ate payment to SAML. P. SMITH,
~ Ie'2 Attorney for Executrix.
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NOTICE..

All persons indebted to FULLlNGS SPRINGS,
by note or account, hereby notified to call upon
VIM w. Grier ex-sherif, and make immediate settle
ment. - NJ STNlN0S.
February 3. 1868 If
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DR.. J. II, MILLER
Charlotte, N. c..

OHcI1OttG, N. u,
Has resumed the Practice of Medicine and can he
found his Office in the Brawley buildinn onnost ~,
kerrS hotel at his residence "
Feb 25, 1862.
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log took place yesterday atthe Libby prison for
two Federal captains, to be executed in retaliation
for the shooting of two Confederate officers in
Kentucky by Burnside. Two names were drawn,
Henry N. Sawyer of the first New Jersey cavalry,
and John Flynn of the 5lst Indiana. No day was
fixed for the execution.
ARTIST OF A YANKEE WOMAN FOR CIRCULA.
TING COUNTERFEIT MoNEY.-One Mrs Clara
Starr, wife of a Yankee Officer, captured at Win
chester, and brought to this city with others, was
arrested at the Petersburg Depot, on Saturday
evening, while on her way to City Point via
Petersburg, homeward bound. 1t was discovered
that this woman had been making sundry purchases
in the City with Counterfeit Confederate Notes,
and even went SO far as to attempt to palm some
of them off at the Depot. Upon an examination,
a large number of the notes were found secreted
upon her person. They were of Yankee manu-
facure, of course, of the kind intended 'to cheat
any Bank" on account of the excellence of the
imitation. Mrs STAR was put in Castle Thunder.-
Richmond Enquirer.
"HEAvY FIRING" AT THE CAp1roL-Yester-
day, when the Speaker, hammer fell and the
Commons adjourned, we had just cleared the door
and had stopped to talk to some one, when we
heard "heavy firing" below. The firing rapid,
while it lasted, and the excitement intense, tor
few moments but when t smoke had cleared
away the cry Of "nobody : art on either sae ran
along the lines, the seriousness visible bun a
moment before wore off and the whole thing was
viewed only light comedy.
The facts, as near as we could obtain them, are
these: 1t seems that there was some bad blood
between r. Y. McAden, of Alamance, and j. ii.
Foy, of Onslow, both members of the House of
Commons McACen attacked Foy at the foot OF
the stairs at the West end of the. CAPITOL, us the
latter was leaving the House Toy drew pistol
by those who seen it; while McAden attempted to
use his, but the piece srapped and be fired no
shot. The thing was soon orer, aud when we came
down stairs few moments afterwards both parties
had disappeared. About the controversy We know
nothing; but we are glad to be able to state the
fact that "nobody hurt either. side. =
Ralciyh Progress, 7h.
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The law alluded to by Mr. Worth was publish
ed in the Democrat last week
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EXCHANGE NOTICE No. 5.

Charlotte, March "a, 1863 If