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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-10
FROM THE WEST.

VICKsBURG, Feb. "a Yankee iron clad ram
passed our batteries this morning. Several shots
were fired at her, only three of which struck. She
attempted when opposite the steamer Nicksburg to
grapple her, but was prevented by our sharp-shoot
ers. The name of the iron-cad is unknown. The
shots which struck seemed not to make the slight
est impression. Our forces all on the alert and
ready for any more desiring to attempt like ex-
pertinent
Ten dcscrters from the 31sr Wisconsin regi-
ment arrived here last evening. They state that
great dissatisfaction exists in the Yankee army and
they confirm the arrival of Grants army, max king
the effective force at fifty to sixty thousand men
the Peninsula. Grant supercedes McCleInand
and takes command of the whole expedition.
Reliable information from Memphis has been
received, which states that many of Grants men
had to be forced at the point of the bayonet, to
embark on the boats bound for Vicksburg.
1t was reported at Memphis that the Confede-
rates captured at Arkansas Post, 800 in number,
becoming exasperated by cruel treatment and the
absence Of absolute necessaries-f0ur having died
from the effects Of hunger and cold-overca:ne
their guards, burned the boats and escaped
The Indiana Legislature has voted down re-
solution appointing committee to inquire into
secret societies opposed to tie Government Gov.
Norton it appears, refuses to deliver his message
to the Legislature. The majority say he must
come down and obey the Constitution.
In the Indiana House Of Representatives, mo-
t'on was made to adopt Gov. Sey mours message
III lieu of Gov Morton's which had not been turn-
lShed; also resolution to suspend hostiIitcs aud
! call convention. The latter was referred.
The draft In Wisconsin was failure. Out of
torty-two hundred who were drafted, thirty-tw
hundred were-exempted.
JACKSON, Miss, Feb. 3.-New Orleans papers
received at Ponehatoua announce the raising of
the blockade at Sabine Pass and the capture of
three Federal vessels by the Confederate troops.
No particulars received
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-10

LATEST FROM TIE NoRTH.- Richmond
Enquirer has Northern dates to the 3D. The
negro bill has passed the House-yeas 50. nays
81. Three Republicans voted against the bill.
four Unionists and two Democrats for it,
The arrest of deserters has been resist ed in
Morgan county, Indiana, by the mob. who fired
upon the cavalry sent to arrest them. Great ex-
element prevailed.
Ex-Gov. Morgan has been nominated for Sena-
tor in New York by the Republicans. Gold went
as high as 100 in New York, but closed at 15S.
Exchange 1T.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1863-12-18
LIVE STOCK.

Droversand Farmers viii 8nd this Tbs mos Iadvan-
tsy~ous route FOR Live Stock Capaeiohs iares sen
vnaercd ! nd 81 ptlied With ery-onvenience have
s.enopened Pss, n..iy
49, = hi r. round every convenience Ter feeding
ana re,t,as choice Is enered OF the PhlLaDbL
pTIA NEW Y0RKand BALTihoRE AAhkkI.
~ vill also be found the shortest quickest and
rostaiYactroutefor SioektoNew iorb- VIA Allen
tnw ni---snd With any other
ENoCB LEWIS. Genera Supt.. AAecn@, Pa
NJ T. HOUPT, Gen Tick ct Agti II hiia del plia
H.H. HOUSTON, General Freight Agen
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Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-12-12
FURTHER ABOUT THE STEAMER
CHESAPEAKE.

PORTLAND, Me-, December 1.-THE agents
of the steamer Chesapeake here, have evil
dence that the cargo Of the Chesapeake was
owned exclusively by American and Canadi-
an merchants, and was not intended TO run
the blockade, as was reported by the ST. John $
Globe Rebel sympathizers here originated
that report, TO the prjudice of the British au-
thorities Neither had she ever been South
ern vessel, or attempted to run the blockade.
The Collector at Eastport, telegraphs the Col
lector at Portland, that a Mr. Kiilian left
Publco, ten miles south of Yarmouth, last
Monday, and that three French vessels, laden
with GOAL, were lying in the harbor.
The Vice Consul at Halifax telegraphs to COZ
lecto1 that a steamer is in Shelbourne answer
ing the description of the Chesapeake She at
tempted to coal at Halifax last night Gov
ernment was applied to, but no encourage
ment given for want Of evidence Of the muir
der committed. An affrdavit of the charge
would be made to the Crown. An officer was
deliberating upon it
The steamer New England arrived this
evening from St. Johns, bringing Captain
Willis and a portion Of the crew OF the
Chesapeake, all of whom. with the exception
of the mate, who was badly wounded, pro
ceeded to Boston. Willsts reports having met
two steamers bound east, undoubtedly in pur'
suit of the pirates. He also reports all per
sons engaged in the capture Of the Chesa
peake passed from ST. Johns to Boston in the
steamer New England but few days ago
and most of them weIc undoubtedly provin
cial.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-12-12
FOREIGN NEWS

HALIFAX, December | ! The Canada from
Liverpool 2sth via Queeustown 29th arrived
here this afternoon, with two days later advi-
ces than already received The steamer Rap
pahannock, under the rebel fag arrived at
Calls on the 10Th The rebel steamer Geor-
pia has gone into dock at Cherbourg, TO repa :
some small damages Additional advices from
Calais, say that the Rappahannock was selz-
ed by the French Customs authorities She
sailed from Sheerness, England, on the 26th
November, in an unfinished state She had a
gang Of carpenters on board She is pierced
for eight guns.
MIR. Spruce, Of Liverpool the writer of Sc
oession in the London Times, has been ad-
dressing large Meetings in Glasgow, in favor
of Southern independence He urged that
England should take the lead in inviting the
European Powers to intervene in the Ameri-
can war
The officers OF the French customs have
released the steamer Rappahannock, said to
be one of the, four vessels sold by the British
Government to the Confederates The other
three are fitting out on the Thames for the
Confederate service
The Southern Independence Association o
Manchester has invited Carnell Jewett TO de
liver an address before them during Deeem
ber.
The reply of Russia TO the Emperor Ma
poleon's invitation to the European Congr s.
was delivered on the Goth of November, Il
ia denied that Russia demanded that the pro
CRANE OF the Congress shall be drawn up
Prince Gortschakof has sent an eXplanator,
note, with formal reply to the Emperor
The city article of the Evening Star say
dispatches to Earl Russell in reference to th
European Congress have not given the salts
faction expected.
On Monday the 7th of December judp
ment will be given in the case of the Conted
crate steamer Alexandria
The custom official at Calias had receive
instructions to allow the Confederate steame
Rappahannock to leave whenever her captai
pleases, The Rappahannock was formerl
Her Maiestys steamer sloop "Nictor, an
was sold with three other steamers, fe
weeks ago. The three are English war steam
ers and reported to be fitting out as Coniede
ate privateers.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-12-12
New York Market.

NEw YoRK, December l2.-Flour 6@lO
higher; 3006 40 for extra Stat {;
4b@7 55i for r. H. Ohio; sales 1868, 81 |;
l@3e lower at 4O@43, 42@45 Chieae o
spring; 43@46 for Milwaukee club; 4s@53
for Winter Red Western; $1,000 for Am I
Der Michigan, the latter for choice. Receipts
of Corn heavy 23@l 30 for store; Oats
le lower s5@s6l; Pork shade 6rmer 500
go old; ll49l IL new mess; lard 6rmer
ll@I2k Whisky aclive.sand frmer at 5000
NEw YoRE, December l2.-Stocks dull
easy and steady, Money in fair demand at
seven per cent Sterling nominal United
States skies at ST. Erie 6l New
York Central l 33B Harlem SO. Que
oarsifcatAa 9al
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-12-12
FROM NEW YORK.

NFw YoRE, December 2l.-A Washington
special states that Senator Brown, of Nilsson
ri, has arrived.
Frauds in the Quartermaster Department
at Alexandria will foot up millions, and have
been in progress several months. Other ar
rests are to be made
Late last night, about 5000 horses stam-
peded from the cavalry camp at Greensbor-
ough. An attempt was made to stop them
while passing over the bridge communicating
with Washington, but did not succeed, and
many we're drowned.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-12-12
MONITOR LOST.

New YORK, Dec. l2.-By the arrival of
the Fulton from Port Royal we learn of the
loss of the monitor Wehawken which sunb at
anchor inside Charleston bar, Sunday last
-Four engineers and twenty,siX Of the crew
were drowned A furious gale prevailed at
the Time. Other vessels sustained no damage
Situation before Charleston unchanged
The Wehawken was lost in five iathoms OF
water, but is expected to be raised. The loss
is said to be from neglect and bad manage
ment
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-12-12
THE PACIFIc RAILROAD.

OMAHA CITY, Newbraska, December l2-
Professor Hedge accompanying the survey of
Union Pacific Railroad reports easy grades
through Cheyenne Pass, and abundant coal
and iron ore on the eastern slope of the
Black Hills, six hundred miles due west of
Omaha.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-12-12
RAILROAD MATTERS.

ALBANY, December 1.-THE election for
Directors Of the Central r. r. was concluded
this evening About twelve and one-halt
millions we're voted for the old board, and six
millions for the new
The directors subsequently held meeting
electing Ersstus Corning, President and Dean
Richmond, Vice President
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-12-12
FROM THE ARMY OF THE POTOMAC.

WASHINGTON, December 1.-The report OF
the Commander-in-Chie is a lengthy docu.
ment, mainly grand summary Of military
operations since his last annual report, refer
ring TO the Department Of the Potomac
General Burnside's proposed change Of base is
not approved Of by him. Burnside refers to
the fact that he consented to cross his army
by the iords OF the upper Rappahannock and
then move down 10 and seize the port OF Fred.
ericksburg, while small force was to be sent
north Of the river to enable him TO reopen the
railroad This plan was assented to, but not
approved Of Burnside instead Of crossing the
Rappahannoek as he was expected to do,
marched his whole army down TO the north
bank of that rive Lees army in the mean
time moved down to the south bank Of the
river--at this time fordable--a few miles above
the town. General Sumner asked permission
to cross aud occupy the heights but it was re-
fused and attempt was made to effect pass
age until the llth, by which time Lees army
had been concentrated, and the alleged defeat
which we suffered soou after resulted from
neglect to forward the pontoon train from
Washington Whereas the pontoons at that
time we're at Berlin in the army of the Poto-
mac, the delay therefore was unavoidable, and
on in vestigation of matters, Burnside pro-
nounced it so.
! AS to the situation Of affairs in Grants de-
partment, the Commander.in-Chie says it has
been alleged their is a great possibility that
he disobeyed the distinctions OF his superiors
1t is not pecessary to remark that General
Grant never disobeyed en- order and moreover
he has never complained that the Government
| did not furnish him all the means and assist
cnce in it's power
Our commanders in the rebel States hardly
ever find supplies, and in the bordes States
are Indifferent to distinguish between friends
and enemies. In regard to suffers he says
the entire abolition of system would rid the
army of an incumbrrnce of suffers wagons on
she march and the nuisance of suffers stalls
and booths in the camps, and would improve
discipline and efficiency Of the troops in many
wasys, and particularly by removing from the
camps the evils of drunkenness
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-12-12
FROM TEXAS

NEW YoRK, Dec l2.-The steamer Colum-
bia from New Orleans 9th, has arrived with
advices from Texas Health of troops excel
lent; are ready and eager to push into the
interior Malamoras advices state that Cortoll s
had turned over the Government to Jesus
Dei4azorna the old constitutionaly elected
GovernoI.
Banks and staff had arrived in New Orleans
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-12-12
FROM CAIRO ANp BELOW.

CArRo, December ll--Memphis paper of
the 9th contain no news
The steamer Oliver Branch brought to Mem
phis four hundred and twenty-tour bales OF
cotton belonging to the Government, and TWEEN
ty-eight bales on private account
The Glendale arrived here from Memphis
with five hundred bales.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-12-12
DaytOn Market.

DAYTON December IL
HARSHMAN'S FLOUR-Red wheat,
Wholesale 90, retail 25.
WHEAT-$l, %
CORN-75.
OATS-85
RYE l0C9l l5
BARLEY--Sl As.
HAY--Timothy 20 90 per ton
COFFEE-34@36.
SUGAR-l5@l6.
WHISKY--95
CHEESE-l4
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-12-12
NIGHT DISPATCHES.
FROM ST. LOUIS.

ST. Louis, December 1.-THE Office OF
Northern Missouri Railroad was robbed Of 81
500 on Wednesday night
VIM. r. Strachan, prominent member OF
the Legislature, who has been under arrest
on charges preferred against him while acting
as Provost Marshal Of North Missouri las.
summer, and since ut large on parole has been
ordered TO report here for trial next wnek
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-12-12
THE CHESAPEAKE.

PORTLAND, December I2-The steamer
Chesapeake left Shelburne at twelve last
night after shipping men and coaling.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-12-12
LATEST NE WS.
AFTERNOON DISPATCHES.

MEADEs RETROeADE MOVEMENT EN-
DORSED
WASHINGTON, December li.--Aoconnts re-
csiyed tonight sac that All reportsto the eh4et
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-12-12
GOOD NEWS FOR SINGLE MEN
MARRIAGE.


Hear what tho Baltimore correspondent OF the Odd
kow Boousboro, Maryland, said on ThnrSdhy 'he 'is'
Numerous curca Of diseases caused by early indscre-
tiop naying bsen performed by this English Botanic Phy-
aIcan feel my duty, having knowledgeoi OF the 10
state the aot believing that In doing may doa service
TO the suffering. One case In OF ayoug
man An this oty-is worthy Of note lie hhd become the
victiIn OF habit the allusion to which causes
shndder, and after years Of suffering anu dootoI
All hopes OF recovery. lie wished to marry and was
dearly beloved by az sweet girl Rs ever lsped WorH
f affection, but he fcarfn nervous, ana prOeAtea
he dared not wed account OF the shattered STATE
a his syEts He sough. relief at the hands OF the 30
thnic Physician and, astonishing s may seem, az @
blom and vigor Of youth has returned and ne ID now
the happy father OF pair of bright boys"
GLORIOUS NEWS FOR THE LADIES.
A PREVENTIVE TO HAVE CHILL
DREN.
Hear what the Cincinnati Weekly Press says the 9Th
Of March, 1852: -,
remedies for the prevention Of having children, but we
feel Il our duty TO acknowledge benefit nom any and
from every when II Ia for the relief OF suffering
humanity A fact has como to our knowledge that
onght 70 be promulgated and widely circulated for the
banent Of hoao ladies' whose delicate health makes
necessary to prevent any increase OF family
About twelve months after marriage lazy OF our ao-
qaantsnce gave birth daughter but her auferinga
great her phyHcanA deepared OF hor reeov
coming a mother. She tried every thing to prevent a
repetition her suerings but without sucoeedng Two
Veara after marriage she again confined but her sui
frinVs were great that the child died and her own e
was dsapared o. She told by her family phyaican
that II she had any children he feared her life would
IL n forfeit As all the remedies shs had tried before
had failed she applied to the Botanic Physician Dr.
RAPHAEb,
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-12-12
AegaI.


NTARY PAUT aled her peiitoa In the Court Of
ll Common Pleas m and Tor the county OF Mont
olaery n te rtate OF Ohio on the 9Th day Of Octo-
ber lsO9 ugainst Lonis Paul praying for divorce ~
nv ensuing tagm. -Wilia abaenee aud gross
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-04

GrS CARETSoroS's ORprs The orvfer from
General burlington. in this morning.. ptter. in
reference 10 our election on Mondss !. evidence
that q c military eommandant here i determined
to live up To the spirit OF his address issued u the
people of the State when assuming command OF
this Military District Ii carried out by his sub
ordinates IN good faith. we will have no Trouble
here. Soldiers whose residence was here before
their enlistment are conceded by all parties a
rightro vote, but il would be absurd to saw that
three or four thousand men, although they might
all be residents Of the State, who happened TO be
stationed here during an election. should be
suffered 20 control IL Such sn election would he
Simply farce. as much 20 as was the nominating
poll of the Republican party. We should not de
sire u even il we were certain they would al vote
the Democratic ticket. We want what i legal
fair and just and nothing more, and the le1ple
will not be satisfied with ANYTHING less
Gen. Darlington. by his fair and impartial con-
duct and courteous treatment OF men Of all par
ties. has done muehto quiet the public mind and
To restore confidence IN people jealous OF their
rights. In this We conceive he has gained VIC
tory of which the most ambitious soldier might
be proud. and il he perseveres, "a we believe he
will. in the upright course he has adopted. his in
iuence for good in the State of Indiana will be
uubOunded
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-04

The CoScERr-The Old Folks had fine
house last evening Masonic Hall. and per
formed one OF their best programmes in splendid
style. Their rich, mellow. musical voices filled
us with the most pleasurable emotions, and en-
chanted all with their dulce; harmonious strains
lifting the weary spirit into the realms OF imagin
alton. and di>peliing sadness with their magic
notes. Their entertainments are OF a most agree
able character, devoid OF the usual stage trickery
and Hummery. Their selections rendered in
plain. unassuming and thoroughly artistic man
ner Miss Georgina Paige sang Spring is Com
ing in splendid style. and displayed some very
fine vocalizaton, which called forth the mos
hearty applause of her auditors.
The company give their last concert this eve
ming. and We hope to see the hall crowded il
every part. rs their abilities fully merit it.
This afternoon at 3 o'clock extra concert
will be given for the accommodation of families
and children. The admission for the children i,
fixed az ten cents Send the little ones along
they will enjoy il hugely.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-04

- It will be noticed by an advertisement that
appears in this mornings paper. that Mr.. o. j
Ruger retireS from the firm of Ruger. Caldwell
X Alvord. wholesale grocers Mr.. Edward h.
Alvord takes the place of Mr. Ruger. and the
firm will hereafter be known under the name of
Alvord. Caldwell & Alvord. Mr. Edward b
Alvord is well known throughout the West as a
gentleman oil fine business accomplishments. of
strict integrity and great energy OF character.
The establishment recognized will have every
facility for the successful prosecution OF its bust
ness and TO continue to Increase trade which in
Il few months has become one of the largest and
most desirable in the " est. The liberal spirit
which has characterized the management of the
business of this house will be continued and every
customer may rely not only upon strictly honora
BILE dealing. but upon buying from IL on terms as
favorable as any grocery establishment in the
West. There is no reason why indianapolis
should not control the joboing trade OF Indiana,
and that business men centre here. 1t our whole
sale houses will furnish the trade (which they
cam the srme advantages that have been offered
il elsewhere
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-04
Night Report.

HALIFAX. April 3.-The steamship Canada
from Liverpool on the 2Ist. via Queenstown. ar.
rived here this p. NJ. She was detained off the
harbor. since this morning. by fog
The departure of the Great Eastern is post
poned until the 18th Of April. The ship Wash
ington from Calais for Antwerp, arrived at South
ampton on the Goth, having been captured by the
pirate Alabama. February %. but released on
bond for $50 600. She brought the crews OF the
ships Golden Eagle, Oliver. Jane and Palmetto
burnt by the Alabama.
The Confederate loan would close on the after
noon Of the 2lst. bids having greatly exceeded
the amount needed, particularly in London Re
ports saw the applications IN Liverpool were no
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-04
SPECIAL NOTICES
LYONS Katharion.

This delightful article for preserving identifying
the human hair again up by the original proprietor
with the same care skill and attention,
which first created its immense and unprecedented sales
of over million bottles annually I; i, still sold
% cents in large bottles. Two million bottles easily
be sold in year when il Is again known that the Ka-
thariOn i only the delightful hair dressing
the world, bur that cleanses the scalp Of scurf and
dandruf, gives the hair lively rich uNurian growth,
and prevents it from turning gray The- consider
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Any lady who values beautiful head ofhar will use the
Kaharion II is finely perfumed, cheap and valuable.
II is sold by all respectable dealers throughout the world
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Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-04

The FysrfvAL.-The Committee of Ladies' au-
pointed solicit subscriptions the Festival on
next Friday evening. April 10Th. have already
commences their work To-day the Democratic
business men may expect Ia be called upon to
contribute toward the laulable and traly patriotic
object the ladies have 10 view. and We know they
will respond literally The Ladies are deter
mined 10 make the Festival one worthy of them.
selves and of the Capital City of the State of
Indiana. They have entered With enthusiasm ou
the work. aud who will say that success will not
crown their efo,ts! IL Is hopeful sign when
We see the noble women Of the land enlisted
actively in the cause of law and Understanding
MODS and violence. and upholding the banner OF
free speech and a free press.
The ladies will hold meeting At the residence
of Mrs Mckernan. on Circle street. on Il tuesday
afternoon. 10 perfect the arrangements Tor the
Festival
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-04

LAST NIGHT Or Tue C0SwAYs This evening
closes the engagement of Mr. and Mrs r.
Conway at the Metropolitan. During their brief
engagement here they have won reputation that
will insure them warm welcome whenever, il
ever, they should return 10 our city Last night
quite large and fashionable audience witnessed
the Love Chase. and 1T the close Mr. and Mrs
Conway were called before the curtain and were
received in mtnner thit mast have been very
grateful to their professional pride
To night Mr. Conway appears ~ Rola and
Mrs. Conway Elvira. in Pzlno. the perform
nnce Ca. conclude with the farce OF Sudden
Thoughts
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-04-04

SEVENTH WARp-The Democratic and con
servstive citizens of the Seventh Ward are re
auested TO meet in convention nc the Old School
House on "Wednesday evening next, at ~.
o'clock, for the purpose If nominating one candi-
date Tor Councilman. one candidate for School
Trustee. and selecting eleven delegates to the
CITY Convention, and one Committeeman for the
Ward.
Bv order of Central Committee
WN. WILKINSON.
April > 1863 70 3tl Chairman