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The southern aegis, and Harford County intelligencer., 1863-10-09


O TREATMENg OF oFiBAoHELoRsl--Aieh chap.
terIia ,Appleton's Cyclopedia has this to
say about the, old-fashioned treatment of
baehelorsslI d s9daajIs AoidH auiT5 on
In antiquity it was considered unpatriI
otic in citizen to remain a bachelor all
his, days by the, Spartan laws, those
citizens who. remained bachelors after,
middle age, were excluded from all Offices,
civil and military Atcertaip feaststhey
were exposed to public derision, and lsde
around the market place. Although gem,
orally speaking, age was usually deeply
respscted at Sparta, yet this feeling was
not manifested to ola bachelors. fs.Why,
should I make; way for you,sp said q,
Spartan youth to q gray headed old bach
elor, "Who willIpeyer have.a son to do me
the same honor when Il am old The,
Roman law pursued the same policy to-,
wards bachelors, They had to, pay extra
and SPECIAL taxes, and under Augustus a-
lay - enacted, BY which bachelors, were
mad, incapablei Of Acquiring legasiesi and I
dGeeyises IF real estate by,iyill, except from
their heir near relations, ,In canon lawfbsph-I
elors srsI snjoiped to marry, tor Rlprofass
chastity in earnest by becoming monks. ,dj
The southern aegis, and Harford County intelligencer., 1863-10-09

GsEE1l sBy II Pp,55sy ao wife thelaMnil
yer rsJS Il more trqstgst dpct9E reron
spseatseSdb asSbo aAd )lsefa atha smechanic neEe1o
'lhdastTlons ana the merchant T gets better
lcFfsdalt fSa ssl5 ~ sgh9Et nan without wife issq
no qBnl3dt map at aI 10 sosao or .ss41aa on ssyfa
The southern aegis, and Harford County intelligencer., 1863-10-09

4 Aa5-taSo,y ,youa are going toiteachsohnolE'
said q lady to . maiden aunt.da HWslL for
my 4 l,arb,j sooner than do thatw Ii woAld
marryla widoEer with onine childreni''-4
Lwould prefer that myself, 'hRassathe
quiet reply, gbnt whereIis the widoWerf2a''
Il doum r4747-4a- 4-..s.s--.4 = --a31iij %
Il saag Ladies' are seldom, troubled with
the ,du,hb agae,a ,abuti are very subject to
the kind that makes the jaws clatter.ss =
4 iis !
The southern aegis, and Harford County intelligencer., 1863-10-09
! Ancient Weddings in .Sweden.

The customs Of marrying and giving in
marriage in Sweden, ini former years, were
of a somewhat barbarous character 8 sit was
beneath the dignity of a lScahdinavian
warrior to court a glady'sefavor by gsllant.
ry and submission-v+h waited tuhtil she
had bestowed her affections ono another,
and was on her way to- the marriage cere-
'mony, when, collecting his faithful follow
Eers, wbo,were always ready for the fight,
they fell upon the Eeddiug cortege, and
the stronger carried away the bride.a 1t
was much In favor Of this practice that
marriages were always celebrated ut night
A pile Of fitlances is still preserved behind
the altar of the ancient church Of Husaby,
in Gotbland, ), into which were fitted torch
es, and which were borne before theIb bride
GROOM for the double purpose, ,aof giving
light and protection. aIt.was the province
OF ithea grooulsmen, org as they were
named, fhbest men, to carry these and
the strongest and stoutest of the bride
groom's friends were chosen for this duty.
Three or fonr days before the marriage,
the ceremony of the brides bath took
place, when the lady went in great state
to the bath, accompanied by all her
friends, married aud single ? the day clos
ing with banquet and ball. .n@H
b3lOu the marriage day the young couple
sat eUIa raised platform, under a'canopy Of
tsilkpall tbeoweddiug presents being4ar-
-ranged On a bench covered with silk, and
consisting Of plate, jewels and money
10 this day the bridegroom has agreat
fear Of the. trolls and sprites which, still
inhabit Sweden; and as an antidote
against their power, he sews into his clothes
various strong smelling herbs, such as
garlic, ichives and rosemary. q The young &
women always carry boquets of these III
their hands to the feast, whilst they deck
themselves out with loads ofjewelryj gold
bells and q stomachers. No bridegroom
could be induced that day to stand near q
closed gate, or where cross roads meet;
he says be takes precautions aagainst envy
and malice.'. z, On the other hand, IF the
bride be, prudent, she will take care when
at tue altar Ito put her right foot before
that of the bridegroom, for then she will
get the better of her husband during her
married life; she will also be ssudiousto to
get tho first sigh of him before lie can
zee her, because; that will serve her infu.
ence over him. 1t is customary to gil
the brides pocket with bread,1 whicRo she
gives to the ipoorIs she meets on her road to
church, a. misfortune being iavertea witch
every aims bestowed; but the beggar'will
not,eat-it, ns he thereby brings wretohed!
ness upon himself. On their return FROM
church, 1.-THE bride and bridegroom must
visit their oowhouses and stables, that
the cattlet maythrive and multiply?iap pt
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29

In this town, on Sunday morning last, Mrs Mary A.
wife of Hon. Geo. Davis, of Wilmington.
In this town. the 2Olh inst, Mary Anderson, dau
ghter of and Mary Creswell, aged yrs. months
In this town, the 9th inst, Lille daughter O
C. and S. Frazier aged years and months.
Lines GfectionGtely addressed Mrs T. on the death
her hHie. lille, Ly her friend II. II.
And is your Lille gone,
Your sweet flower dead;
And does your darling lovely form
Sleep in its narrow bed
The Saviour called her home
Ere sin had stained her soul,
And sorrow with its whitening blight
Had crossed her brightest goal.
He has taken thy gem away,
Too pure, too bright for earth
Fit diadem in the Saviours crown,
Soul of immortal worth.
Oh! dry up your tears of grief,
Lille rests in the bosom of God
at is well, it is well with the child,
You arc humbly kissing the rod"
Charlotte, Sept 26, 1868. M. Ii.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29

Bds~ correspondent writes us from Abemsrle,
(Stanly county, 2lst inst, as follows: ave Home
Guard) were called out with four days ratioIs,
and marched into the enemy's country. They Oae
Tories) threw every possible obstacleIn tho way Of
our progress. But we had commander, Col j.
r. Simpson, assisted by DIR. Anderson, who was
all right. We captured several disloyal persons,
one of whomis ringleader among these misguided
men: am sorry TO tell you that we shot aud
mortally wounded, through mistake, one Of our
best friends, Mr. Jordan Kennedy. The desor-
teys had threatened TO come TO his house 10 the
morning and hang him, aud as We marched up,
he, thinking we were enemies, came out and fired
upon u.s. We of course returned tho fire, suppos-
ing him an enemy, and l regret to say, mortally
wounded him. We have sworn in good many.
- Wdd>sbOro Argue So.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
NORTHERN AND FoREloN IrEMs.-Northern

~'Oi'AA--' ~~-D NonIAuN I1Ginos"1NOAthSAu
dates to the 2lst inst have been received at Rich
mohd. The yankee papers admit Roscncranz has
been badly whipped BY Gen Bragg
The great yankee Texas expedition, SO often al.
luded TO by yankee papers, has been repulsed with
the loss of two gunboats at Sabine Pass. The ex-
petition returnedTo New Orleans on the 18th
Gold in Baltimore on Monday was 1884, and in
New York 1879.
Advices from Liverpool to the 9th have been
received. 1t is stated that the English Govern.
ment has resolved to detain the two suspected re-
bel rams now in the Nfersey
The deputation from Mexico to offer to Maxi
milan. the crown, has arrived in France. Maxi
milan accepts.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
LIST OF CASUALTIES
IN the L" ". @. oavol,yi in tAsfglf Of culpPr, the
l0h Of Septez4ber.

IN the LIST N. Q. Cavalry IN he6ghf Of CulpPn, on the
l5h Of September.
Company A-Kiled: None Wounded: Let Lieut. L
Smith. seriously in right arm. Missing; d Dixon
aud Thos Laxton.
Co. B-Killed: None Wounded: Lieut.. J Peele,
sevesely in left thigh
Leod in right arm; Lieut. r Maxwell seriously in
arm Corpl Lewallen.
Co. D--Killed. None Wounded: Bu,er Carroll
severely in thigh and captured.
Co. E-Killed: None. Wounded VITA Green, slight.
Co. F-Wounded: Sloan, since died. Missing;
d Harvey Purvianee
Co. G-Killed: None. Wounded: None. Missing:
Sergt E S Patterson.
Co. H-killod: None. Wounded W II Bailey and
l. Mckay slightly. Missing: G.ieut Bryan whitfield
B + Whitfield, L Gurley.
Co. K-Killed: None. Wounded; w /? Davis.
Missing John Arnold.
TOTAL wounded, Ia; missing 8.
d. +. ARMFIELD, 1t and A A.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
Cotton, Corn, Stock, &C.,
FOR SALE

On Friday, the 23d day of October, will expose to
public sale, at the late residence of John Hart de-
ceased large lot of valuable property consisting of
Cotton, Corn, Fodder, Horses, Mules, Cattle, Sheep,
and fine lot of Hogs; Farming Tsois irst-rate
Road Wagon, Buggy, Cotton Gin, Wheat Thrasher and
Fan, Household and Kitchen Furniture, and other ar-
cles not necessary to cnumerate.
Also, at the same time and place, the LAND will
be rented and the NEGROES hired.
Terms made known on day of sale.
Sept g. 1863 4t-pd NJ. N. HART, Admir-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
800 REWARD.
Stop the runaway Negroes

Runaway from my Plantation, 5 miles northeast OF
Charlotte, the night of the oath ult., Negro Man,
Woman and female child. The man. JACK, is about
feet 10 inches high dark complexion and has
two teeth out in front. HESTER, his wife, is very
short rather thick set dark complexion and the child
is about years old.
For the apprehension and confinement of the above
negroes in any Jail that get them, will give
$50 reward for Jack and $25 for Hester and child
Fanny, and $50 for evidence sufficient convict any
white person of aiding them away from my plantation.
Il. J. SLOAN,
Sept %, 1868 If Query's Z. ..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
FROM THE WEST.

The New Orleans Era (yankee paper) says there has
been most disastrous the Federals in Lou
isiana. 1t stated tnat the enemy under Gen Weitze
defeated by the Confederates under Gen. Dick
Taylor at Napoleon, La, the yankee compander being
killed. All quiet in Arkansas.
The yankee papers in the Northwest are mourning
Rosencranzs defeat, and acknowledge his loss to
be about 30,O 900.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
LAND FOR SALE.

For sale, privately Farm of four hundred acres,
in Randolph county, N. c., lying about twenty miles
southeast Of High Point, on the plank-r9ad running
from High Point to Fayetteville and about five miles
from Ashboro About 100 cleared the rema nder
heavily tmbered with Pine and Oak. twO-story
log dwelling is the only Improvement on the place.
Possession given Immediately. For particulars ad-
dress JNO I. HAGAN,
Care of II. ID. TURNER, Raleigh, n. G.
Sept %, 1868 bm-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
ATTENTION TO ORDERS.

HEADQUARTERS 63d Battalion Guards for
Home Defence, Charlotte, Sept %, 1863.
l. Commanding Officers with their respective Com
panes will report at Charlotte Thursday, October
8, at 10 o'clock A ~ for Baalios drill and nspectS
of arms.
II. Commanding Officers of Companies ordered
to drill their respective companies every Saturday.
Officers will make full roll of their Companies
and hand it to the Adjutant.
BY order of T. H. BREM, Lt-Col. Com.
II. NJ PHELPS, Adi't.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
FIGURING MILLS and LAND
For sale.

The subscriber offers for sale that valuable property
in Cabarfus county, known the Hunter Mills ,, sit
nated Rocky River, about ten miles east of Harris
burg Depot, and % miles from Charlotte
The Mills are known to be as good any in the
State, consisting of superior Flour, Corn, Saw and
Gold Mih-all in good order.
With the Mills will be sold go acres of good farm
ing Land, together with Dwelling Houses, &c.
Persons desiring TO purchase call on me and
examine the premises address me ut Pioneer Mills
p O., Cabarrus county, n. G. Confederate money will
be taken in payment--in fact, it is preferred
Sept g. 1868. 4t-pd WIN. j. BLACK.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29

A GREAT HELP.-The people appear to have
lost sight of one of most important helps in
securing independence Those who disposed
to despond must be reminded of it. We alude to
the operations of the Confederate ships of on
the high seas in destroying Yankee commerce and
Yankee vessels The few ships we have had on the
ocean for some time past have already destroyed
millions Of dollars worth of Yankee property, and
force in that way has been soon will be
largely increased, may reasonably expect the
good work to go with very beneficial results to
our cause. All the Yankees of Lincoln's country
are particularly sensitive when their pockets are
affected lin this respect they are like some people
in the Southl and it may be that when they see
their property burnt and destroyed by the whole
sale the sea, they will acknowledge our indie
pendence and in that way their ships and
goods. Let this work the ocean be pushed
forward with vigor and energy, and our cause will
soon triumph.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
MA1EIED,

In Rockingham county, on the 10th inst, by the Rev.
n. F. Reid, DR.. +. b. Holland of CASTOR county, to
Miss Julia ]. Courts daughter of Daniel W. Courts,
Esq, late Public Treasurer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
NOTICE.

On the Oath day of October, will offer for sale,
mile and half south of Davidson College, the property
belonging to the estate of Keza A Potts, deceased,
viz Corn, Fodder Hay, Oats Cattle, Hogs and Sheep;
one Mule and one Horse Farming utensils, Household
and Kitchen Furniture, and other articles tedious
to mention. Terms made known day of sale.
W. A. BLACK, EXT.
Sept %, 1863 4t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
EXPRESS NOTICE.
OFFICE SOUTHERN EXPRESS CoNPAs
GharlnIie- Sent. ~. 1863.

OFFICE SOUTHERN EAPkEN UoNPAhfI
Charlotte, Sept. ~, 1862 !
In order to avoid misunderstanding and to make
our charges conform to the liability assumed, this
hereby gives notice that from and after Octo-
Der ls 1863 shippers will be required to place their
valuation upon each package before il will be received
Snch valuation will be inserted in the Company's
,ecent and establish the liability of the Company for
the amount. The act of God and the public enemy
univ excepted I'D. GILLESPIE,
Sent % 1853 4v Agent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29

NOTICE.


The undersigned having obtained letters of Admin
strarion the estate Of John Hart deceased hereby
notifies all persons indebted to said estate
forward and make settlement; and those having claims
against the estate must present them, properly aq-
henticated within the time by law this
notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.
NJ. n. HART, Admir-.
Sept 81, 1863 4i-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
LATEST NEWS.

The news we publish this week is of a more cheer
ing character than We have had for many aday. The
prospect is cheering and if the people home will do
her duty our brave soldiers in the field will soon scat
Ter ana confound our enemies, and Secure peace.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
will, Char. a. Rutherford II. IL.

PRESIDENT AND DIREc roRs' OPTICS,
Laurinburg, Sept l5th 1863. !
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders Of the Will
miugtoQ, Charlotte & Rutherford Railroad Company
will be held in the Town Of Rockingham, Wednes-
day, 2lst October, 1863
JAS. J. McCALLUM, Sec'y.
Sent % lS63 Al
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
FROM CHARLESTON.

Our molars and guns Sullivans Island and at
other points work admirably, throwing shells with
curacy into the midst of the yankee batteries keeping
the enemy close under Two of the enemys
ammunition chests at Battery Wagner were exploded
Friday.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
PLANTATION TO RENT,

Containing aboht rs Acres suitable for cultivation,
about three miles northwest Of Charlotte, and
occupied by Daniel Ledwell The place VIII be rentet
for the next year public auction on the I'd October
NEXT AZ the Public Square in Charlotte.
DAVID HENDERSoN, Guardian
Sent a. 1858 3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
. FROM VIRGINIA.

Advices from the Army of Northern Virginia repre-
sent troops in excellent condition and ready for
the impending battle on the Rapidan, looked for
daily. Small squads of prisoners and deserters
constantly brought in
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
Administrator's Notice.

am ready to pay all claims against the estates
of Charles Landfried and r. s. Reid deceased. Those
having claims against either win Immediately present
them properly authenticated Ii they fail in 80 doing
this notice will be pleaded in bar Of their recovery
am determined TO &c tie both estates forthwith.
WIN. s. NoRMENT, Adm z.
S,rt IeG3
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
THE BATTLE IN TENNESSEE. Thus

THE BATTLE IN TENNEssEE.-Thus far Gen.
Bragg seems to be implicitly victorious. The re-
suits greater than those OF any battle fought by
the Duke of VI ellington in Spain, SO far as the
loss of men inflicted upon the enemy is concerned,
with the single exception of Salamanca, and so
far as artillery is concerned, with the single
ception of Vittoria In no one battle in the
Peninsula, except Salamanca, did Wellington even
capture 4 600 prisoners, and in one battle
Vittoris, did he ever capture many as 30 pieces
of cannon. What the loss of the enemy in killed
and wounded amounted to- have no means of
ascertaining but when consider that Rosecrans
had sixty thousand men, it is not to be supposed
thai he would have yielded, after two days fight
ing, and left 1000 men, and 80 or so pieces of
artillery, and all his dead and wounded in our
hands unless he had sustained loss in the latter
of at least $4,000 men-klled, wounded, and
prisoners, and these are Western men, the very
flower Of the whole Yankee army. There be
doubt, therefore, that thus far Gen. Bragg's
has been brilliant, and that it goes far to
redeem all the errors imputed to him on former
occasions.
paeThe Georgia election will be held on the
first Wednesday in October There are three can
didaes for Governor, to wit: Brown, Hill and
FHrlow. If left to the army, it is supposed that
the latter will be triumphanty elected, as the sol
diers are all clamorous for fu'4o"gh.
THE YANKEES AND THE NEGRO-One of
the returned Vicksburg prisoners says that the
negroes die in Vicksburg and lie unburied for
several days. unless the citizens bury them. AT
Young's Point they are kept in pens, and die
from three to five hundred per day
----~. @------
PIEDMONT RAILRoAD.-We learn from the
Dahvile papers that the rails have been laid for
distance of fifteen miles On this road drumming from
Danville, Va, to Greensboro, NC, and that the
work is progressing finely 1t is thought the road
will be completed to Reidssie, halfway between
Greensborough and DanviIle, BY the middle of
October, when passenger trains will be put on the
road, connecting with this place by Harvey's stage
line
The Directors held meeting in DaDVile
Wednesday last, and located the first depot at
'sLen's Old Field" about eight miles from Dan
Vile, giving it the name of Pelham, in honor of
Maj Pelham, who fell at Kelly's Ford on the L 18th
of March last We believe Maj Pelham was
native of Person county, but had resided in Ala
bama the greater portion of bis life Greensboro
Patriot
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29

THE PROGRAMME CHANGED.-We learn that
week before last some one gave out notice in LIN
coin and CASTOR counties that "a public meeting
Commonly known peace tory meetings.
would be held Saturday the 10Th inst, at place
called ChaTyville at the head Of the Will, Char. q
Ruth. Railroad. On the appointed day large
number of persons assembled, but one could be
found Who willing TO engage in such a meeting
as had been previously proposed-no one would
father the cal-therefore those present organized
a meeting friendly to the Confederate cause and
passed resolutions resolving to sustain the Govern
ment and submit to no terms for peace that did not
secure the complete independence of the Conted~
crate States. The programme, in that instance,
was considerably changed
The true men of each county where a factious
meeting is called, ought to attend and inform those
disposed to hold such meeting of the evils and
trouble which will result from such course, and
point out the danger of following the teachings of
few bad who are disposed to submit to Yankee
rule and see the South enslayed. In that way much
good might be effected.
We are gratificd to learn that many of those who
heretofore participated in factous meetings,
quite sick of such affairs. They that these
meetings only encouraged toryism and deserters,
and, consequence, caused the Government to
order out the militia and home guard to preserve
der and arrest deserters. If factious meetings
had been held, there would have been necessity
for calling the militia to arms i'll certain counties
And we are also gratifed to learn that the people
masse in the surrounding counties turning
out to catch the deserters who providing about
robbing aud committing depredatons property.
They determined, also, to rid their sections
of the few disloyal persons who have been instru-
mental in producing the trouble. 1t is time for true
men everywhere to be active. A little energy and
vigilance now will prevent difficulties and mischief
hereafter.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29

Charlotte during Court week, Cd Monday OF oet)
Ia" Merchants and traders notified that on the
first day of0ctober they return the Assessors
the gross of their Quarterly Sales and pay the
Tax thereon to me thereafter practicable.
d. G.. MAXWELL,
Tax Collector for Mecklenbnrg county.
Sept 81, 1863 CT
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
CONFEDERATE TAX.

The Confederate Tax il now due, and for the purpose
Of collecting it will attend the following times aud
places. hope each one owing Tax will meet mo
promptly and pay Persons failing to pay at the times
and places appointed will, according TO Act OF Con-
gress, be liable 10 ten per cent additional tar:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29

Al Two or three 6ne Residences for sale 10
!..M good Iacality in the town Of Charlotte.
Apply to WN. TRELoAR.
September 81, 1863 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-09-29
FOR SALE.

will sell my residence, six miles from Charlotte,
the lst day of October 20 80 Of Corn, TO
be sold in the field Fodder and Oats Mule 10 head
of Hogs and other articles tedious to mention.
Sept 20, 1868 lt-pd JAS. p. ADAMS