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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-07-10
The Best in the World!

The great quantity Of worthless Sewing Machines that
have been patn"d OF upon the unsuspectna public by
those without character. from the fact that thew were sold
at low price, is surpsg aud IN view of this state OF
things We have made it long, nntring study produce
machine that could IN no way be casscd among then
aud finally to lead the van first class Sewing Machines
in An intelligent examination Of its merits will
show that we have accomplished our obJect f4
1st-some of the valuable features Of this machine o~
all others its reversible feed, feeding either the
right or left Its perfect reliability, skipping stitch
aud the making Of four different stitches for the var-
Gus kinds Of work the operator may wish to do.
2d-It Is almost nolseless-rnns very fast, and th
change Of the feed Is made whilst the macDe Is in mo-
ton.
8d-l makes the lock stitch which la been considered
heretofore by almost universal verdict the only
liable made We add to that the double lock- which
makes it douby sure; the half and full knot Stitches
ing perfect knot TO every STITCH which Is durable
than can be made by any other machine by hand and
In all leaving the stitches both sides Of the work
alike.
THE FEED MAY De REVERSED AT ANY POINT
DESIRED WITHOUT STOPPING THE MACHINE.
Changes for the various sches may be made VIII lie the
machine Is In notion
The BEAUTY Of 1t is unsurpassed
No other covers so large arrange OF work.
Sews light and heavy fabrics with equal facility.
The work will feed either to the right or left
Runs quietly, rapidly
No difficulty experienced In sewing across thick seams
Needle readily adjusted thar in any other machs
IaitOrs OF afford to do without them.
Every family should have g Fiorence.'
lts motions are all positive
VIII last lifetime.
No springs to get out Of order
IL Mor0ughtg practical.
!. y he hammer the most practical In use.
Turns wide and narrow hens; and viii ftH beautifully.
II brds neatly and handsomely without the slightest
alteration.
The inexperienced find no difficulty In using II.
Oils no dresses, all Its machinery being on the top o:
the table.
Every machine warranted.
1T will substantiate all we claim for H.
FLORENCE SEWING MACHINE COMPANY,
p. o. Box 1852, Chicago, III.
GENERAL WESTERN OFFICE
t2f Lake Street, Chicago.
T. B. & ii. II. CARPENTER,
AGENTS, CEDAR FALLS, Iowa.
Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1863-07-10

'..3 slrs LENNON II. BARNES, Sec'y.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10

an Eishman's opinion of the Lish Feder"f-
ists-A gentleman, just arrived from Washington,
reports the following COMPENSATION as having taken
place within his hearing, in grocery store in the
District of Columbia, between an Irish Federal
officer (who had his family with him) and gro-
GER:
Oficer-"I wish to make some purchases fcr
my family use"
Grocer-"You are an Irishman, l believe =
Oficer-"Yes, sir; and from 'aassachusetts-
.Grocer-"Not three years ago the Legislature OF
Massachusetts, passed law prohibiting the militia
ry organization of Irish Roman Catholics; and yet
YOU are here to fight for these same Yankees and
to Cypress Southerners who struggling for their
independence. You and Bishop Hughes, and
Gen. Shields, and such Irish Catholic renegades,
can buy nothing in this store"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10
EXCHANGE NOTICE, No. 4.
RICHMOND, VA, Jan. 10, 1863.

RICHMOND, VA, jan 10, 1868.
The following officers and men have been duly ex-
changed, and are hereby declared.
/. All officers and men captured in Kentucky, Tep-
nesSce, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida and
South Carolina, NJ to December 10th: 1862.
2. All officers and captured in Missouri, Kan
sas New Mexico, Arizona, Arkausas and Louisiana,
up january lSt, 1868.
The two foregoing sections apply not only to Off
and of the Confederate service but also TO all
persons captured in hostile array against the
United States, whatever may have been the chara cter
of-he military oranizaions to which they were at
tachcd and whatever may have been the terms of the
paroles given by them If any in Federal prisons,
they to be Immediately released, and delivered to
the Confederate authorities
5. All Confederate officers and men who have been
delivered at City Point up January 9th, 1868.
6. Al! Confederate officers and men who have been
delivered at Vicksburg up to December 23d 1862 and
including said date.
o 7. All paroed Confederate officers and receipt
ed for at Nickshurg up to December 23d, 1862, and
including said date.
s. All Confederate officers ard men captured and
paroled at Fredericksburg, Va, in December, 1862
8. All Confederate officers nd men captured at Colds
boro n. c., in December 1862.
10. Other miscellaneous and minor exchanges, of
which the appropriate officers will be duly informed.
ROBERT OULD.
Jan 90 1868 st Agent of Exchange
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10
A POLITICAL OPPONENTS OPINION
OF PRESIDENT DAVIS.

/ Senator Hill Of Georgia in recent speech pays
the following tribute to President Davis:
"Now, gentlemen, will give you frankly nv
opinion Of our first President-Mr Davis In tho
old Union he and always thought differently and
acted with different political parties. / was not
prepossessed in bis favor He was not originally
my first choice for his present high position Fur.
thermore, since his election, IL n single political
friend of mine, in this State has received civil
commission at his hands; am to this hour not
aware Of the fact. These things are not calcula-
ted to win favorable judgment; but experience
sense Of selfrespect when / realize as do the
fact that am capable of lifting myself above these
petty, but too often popular considerations, and
judge the President by the merit of his ability
ard patriotic motives, and by the principles of his
administration. Thus judging him ] declare to
you that if | had now to select Chief Magistrate
for this trying crisis, l should feel il a duty 10
select Jefferson Davis. concede the charge sneer-
ingly made, that he is neither Cesar, nor
Cromwell, nor Napoleon. lie is nohler than
either and greater than all, because he has respect
unto the laws of the land, and seeks to establish
aud not to destroy constitutional governments
In my opinion, his great desire, to which all earth
ly desires are subordinate, is our final and com
pletc success in this revolution Mr. Lincoln with
all the advantages OF long organized powerful
aud well supplied government State Executives,
in the Confederate States, not having upon
their shoulders the conduct of this gigantic war;
have pleaded necessity rs an excuse for exercising
extraordinary powers, and have tramplcd upon
constitutional restrictions and individual rights
But Mr. Davis, with all the disadvantages of new
and weak government to which 1 have alluded,
and with the fearful doom of the chief Of traitors
frll before him in case Of failure, has never yet
found it necessary TO violate the Constitution Of
the country, nor to trample upon the rights Of the
humblest citizen. Within the boundaries Of Law,
by the provisions Of legislative grant, and ancient
privileges of Anglo American freedom, he has used
the sword to the discontinue Of n million Of enc
mics in arms. BY vigorous policy he has led
new born nation from weakness to power. Bya
firm but humane adherence to the great principles
of nations into whose family we had been refused
admittance, he has degraded the faithess excesses
of our adversary to universal notoriety and per-
petual infamy. And by the wisdom oa.n accom-
plished statesmanshp, and tho pure rhetoric of an
eloquent pen, he has secured admiration aud es-
TEEN for himself aud his countrymen iu the high
est Cabinets and refined Courts Of the civiliz-
ed world Even our enemies, usually so bigotted
and selfish, are driven in shame to apply every
epthet of ridicue to the awkward blunder Of their
President, and to admit the ability, tact and
craftsmanship of the "rcbel chief"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10
THE CONFEDERATE PRIVATEERS.

CHARLESTON, MARCH 3.-Nassau advices
received at this point report the arrival there Of
the Confederate Privateer RetribStion. The
Retribution haa taken and burned the Bark Mary
Wright, of Portland, Me-, and the Brig Camden.
She encountered unknown Whaler in the
Caribbean Sea which showed fight, killing one of
the crew of tie Retribution, when the Whaler
was sunk with all board, by the fire of the
Ketributiou. She also captured and sent to a
Confederate Port the Brig Elliott, of Bucksfort,
Me-, and the Schooner Hanover, of Massachusetts,.
The Elliott was subsequently recaptured by the
Yankees at ST. Thomas. The Retribution also
captured and run ashore on the bahamas the Brig
Emily Fisher, taking the crew prisoners, and
landing them at Nassau. The crew of the Retri.
button are all we'll and would soon fulsh repairs
when she would resume her cruise.
MOBILE, March 2-The Tribune learns from
Capt Haywood, who took the Florida out OF this
port, that there were nine blockadeIs in front of
the entrance to the harbor. Two pursued, and by
aid of their powerful Fresca lights, they signallzed
the Florida four miles The chase continued ten
hours, but the Florida run out Of view, and on
her way destroyed new Yankee Brig on her first
voyage, laden with sugar, molasses and rum, the
whole valued at one hundred and forty thousand
dollars. The speed of the Florida is ID miles
per hour, and Captain Mafiit is greatly pleased
with her.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10
CHARLEsTON. 8. G.

correspondent Of the Petersburg Express,
writing from Charleston S. g., says:
The most notable feature Of Charleston, 1853,
and which arrests the attention Of the visitor
the moment he enteys its lines, is the air Of quiet
which prevails in what was once the most busting,
business portions of the city. On King and Fast
Bay Streets at least fourffths of the stores are
closed, and on Meeting street, the only oasis one
sees in the great desert Of suspension, is at the
houses of Pringle and Milnor, where the piles of
goods which constantly run the blockade, are
auctioned off Here, when auction is to take place,
merchants, professional characters and men Of
leisure, all eager for the accumulation of dollars,
congregate in vast numbers, and the store rooms
present scene of busy life, which contrasts strong
ly with the remaining portions Of the city.
have by dint Of extraordinary perseverance,, work
ed my way into one Of these densely packed auc-
ton rooms and found the scene presented one OF
sufficient interest TO describe. A burly man, of
about 240 pounds ayoirdupois, mounts o chair, and
announces that the sale is about to commence, con-
tinuing with the remarks that the conditions are
cash, and that no issue Of the Hoyer and Ludwig
Confederate plate will be taken. The crier, who
possesses q strength Of lung of which Stentor him
self would have been proud, rapidity OF rticula-
ton that has never been surpassed by human ton
que, is accompanied by little grey headed man,
who wears a wooden cap of richly variegated hues,
This little mans chief occupation is 10 cxat the
merits of the goods on sale, throw in occasional
witicisrns and catch the @winks and bIinks" Of
bidders, which the crier overlooks. A wink is q
good as nod, with the little man, and he baws il
out as Justly as If he were giving an alarm Of
fire, or crying stop thief
Many Of the merchants here complain that's al
though these immense cargoes are sold at
their very doors, yet by means Of combinations
made among buyers from abroad, tkcy are unable
to purchase articles sufficient TO justify them in
keeping open their stores. For example, three,
four, FIVE or six buyers, may combine and pur-
chase lot of articles, amounting In the aggregate
| to one hundred thousand moro dollars, and then
divide the lot. This is frequently done, and as
the auctioneers, who have a most extensive catalo
que to dispose Of, 60 upon the principle Of con-
! densing all they can, the buyer Of more limited
/ purse has no means of replenisbing his exhausted
stock. The magnitude Of these sales Is really sur
prising. and the last one made by II. A. Pringie a
! Co, understand, footed up over two millions aud
half of dollars The parties for whose benefit
thew are chiefly made, viz: John Fraser Co,
have already realized $50, 900 900. 0fthis amount
sc, ,OOO, 900 have been invested In Confederats
bonds.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10
SSO REWARD.

The above reward will be paid for the Apprehension
of JAMES NJ. BLUNT member of my Company
when delivered at Camp Kenansville. N: ~ or
wherever the Company may be stationed. said o,nht
Iefs the Hospital a. Kinston with sick leave in May
last and has failed to return Camp He is ABOUT 80
years old, feet, inches high dark hair brown eyes,
and dark complexion and has large scar on one OF
his legs below the knee, caused by gunshot wound
He is supposed be lurking in the vicinity of Morrow
Turnout Mecklenburg county, or in the vlclnlty OF
Raleigh. By order of Col. Mat w. Ransom
D. G. MAXWELL. I
Capt Co. b, s5th n c. Regs
Feb II, 1863 lm-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10

Court Of Pleas & Quarter Sessons-January Term, 1868
Jesse Hasy, admr with the will annexed, of Peoples
Hasty, deceased, Charity Hasty and others.
Petition for account and settlement.
1t appearing the satisfaction of the Court that the
Defendants, William W. Clifton and wife Polly, Wilbur
Hasty and Nathaniel Helms reside beyond the limits
of this State 1t is therefore ordered by the Court
that publication be made for six successive weeks in
the Western Democrat, paper published in the town
of Charlotte, notifying said Defendants that they be
AM appear at the of this Court be held
for the county of Union the Courthouse in Mon
roe the first Monday in April next then and there
to plead demur the petition, judgment
pro confesso will be taken and the heard
parte to them.
illness, j. E. Irby Clerk of our said Court office
in Monroe, the lst Monday in January, A. D. 1853.
Feb 10, 1868 ct J. E. IRBY, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10

Stisgc SR I've
Court of Pleas E. Quarter ScSions-Jdnuary Ierm 1868.
\ f Luduick vs. Gold Hill Mining Company; A
Eudy vs.. same; William Lenard vs.. same; James
Eudy VS.. same; Simeon Hutey VS.. same; James
Dunn vs.. same; James Eddy same; b Harris
same W I Miller same; II I Lenz VS.. same;
W Biles same; Jesse Skeen VS.. same:
Attachments-Leved on lands belonging to the Gold
Hill Mining Company.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
the parties constituting the said Company not in
habitants of this State. 1t is ordered by the Court
that publication be made six weeks in the Western
Democrat for Defendants to appear and show canse
why the lands levied upon should not be ordered to
be sold.
Witness, Joseph Young, Clerk of said Court at
office in Concord the third Monday in January A. D..
1863. JOSEPH YOUNG. Clerk
February 3, 1868 Ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10
SUBSISTENCE DEPARTMENT,

SUBSISTENCE DEPARTMENT, |
Charlotte, N c., January IL, 1868
Wanted, Immediately, at this Department. ten thou
sand pounds of hard Soap for the Army Goldsboro,
n. = for which the market price will be paid. The
t"'o''l'y OF the Government procure Manufactured
Soap will it is hoped induce the people of this section
70 ehg"se In making article indispensable to the
ne"i'h ana comfort of their relatives in the army.
E. NJ. LOWE,
Jan ~ 1868 Capt. A. c. S.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10

COOP ADvIcE.-Let every man, woman and
child, at home, says the Mobile Register, with
yard square Of ground, scratch il up and put it 10
Corn: Every grain carefully sntruated % the
fruitful earth, is Q mite OF contribution 20 the
nations liberty. Every acre Of oottoa that 10
planted. Is a comfort 70 our enemies, and nail in
The coffin of Confederate iodepepdence. We beg
everybody 10 plant all the grain they can.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10
Gbe Wfstern DRmofrat.
CHARLOTTE, N. O.
NOTICE.

( Our terms three dollars per year in ADVANCE or
two dollars for six months.
E8~ Individual local shinpasters will not he re-
ceived When sent to they viii be held subject 10
the sender's call, and not returned by letter.
EI@ The Democrat wH be discontinued to all sutscri-
ters The expiration Of the time for rhich as ad
,cho continue before the
piration of their time.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10

Court Of Pleas + Quarter Sesso"s-January 7erm 1863
Stephen H. Parker and Peter Parker, Exrs, Mathew
Parker and others.
Petition for settlement OF the estate of Peter Parker
Sr., deceased.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the
Defendants, Lemuel Parker and Wiley Parker, reside
beyond the limits of this State. 1t is Therefore
ordered by the Court that publication be made for s
successive weeks in the Western Democrat, a pape-
published in the of Charlotte, notifying sail
Defendants be and appear at the next term of this
Court be held for the county of Union at the
Court House in Monroe the first Monday in Apnl
next then and thcre to plead answer demur to this
pctition Judgment pro conesso will be taken, and
the same heard parte to them.
Witness J. E. Irby, Clerk of said Court, at Office
in Monroe, the lst Monday in January, A. D. 1868.
Feb 10, 1868 Ct J. F. IRBY, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10
NOTICE TO DEBTORS.

All persons indebted to The Estate of Patrick
Lowre deceased are requested to call and make i'm
mediate payment to SAML P. SMITH,
Dee 80, 1852 Attorney for Executrx
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10

4 DARING ApyENTURE.-A party of brave
Southern boys went into Memphis, not long since,
and during their peregrinations, got on board two
STEAMBOATS, lying at the landing of the city, cap
turned and tied the guard, raised steam, worked
the boats to the other side of the river, and there
burned them, to the great establishment of Mem
phis Federaldom
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10

Court Of Pleas Quarter Sessons-Ja"uary Term, 1868
Darling Broom,v admr. of Allen Broom VS.. Noah
Broom and others.
Petition for account and settlement.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
the Defendants Noah Broom, Jacob L. Broom Noah
Preslar, John Vickery and wife Teresa, Hiram Rey-
nods and wife Telitha, and Henry Helms Broom re-
side beyond the limits of this State 1t is therefore
ordered by the Court that publication be made for six
successive weeks in the Western Democrat, a paper
published in the town of Charlotte notifying said
Defendants be and appear the next term of this
Court be held for the county of Union at the Court
House in Monroe the lst Monday in April next,
then and. there to plead, answer or demur to this
petition or judgment pro confesso will be taken and
the same heard parte as to them.
Witness, J. E. Irby Clerk of said Court, at office
in Monroe the lst Monday in January, A. D. 1868.
Feb 10, 1868 st ]. E. IRBY, Clerk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10
Carriage & WAGON ShOn

- i"e SUoScrloer successor to Mr. Charles Overman in
"t '"'fia-e and Wagon making business respectfuIIv
i tno, ms 'he iHofc that he will promptly execute all
oFh entrusted to him, aud he solcits a Share ~ h
lie patronage O''S q SNARE OF pup
khPA'tSlNG of all kinds will be partic,,3
Geo 10 anu done at short notice on reasonabi @ zen
0ena your work to Overman's old stand an1 'eFilS
q trial. "u anu give me
Charlotte, Jany 49, 1868. '>1o" " HLL'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10

pS- It should concern the public to know the
fact that speculation in -four is assuming serious
aspect in this part of the State. We are informed
on good authority that there is man now in this
region, With several thousand dollars in gold, and
very large amount in Confederate bills, Purchas-
ing -four with the view OF sending 1t out OF the
S.ote The gold will doubtless be employed to
danreciate the Confederate currency. Until with
in few days past, -four could be had at s35 to
SAG ner barrel; but under the operations Of the
narty referred to it has gone up to sl2, as We are
informed. Salisbury Ratehmdn.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10
NORTHERN ITEMS.

The New York Herald says-"Long live
Abraham our President" "Lincoln is temporary
dictator" The. Herald says that the measures
lately passed by Congress and others that will
become laws will practically invest Lincoln with
all the powers of Dictator. By advices received
from Port Royal, the Herald has further informa-
ton respecting the difficulty between Hunter
and Foster. Hunter peremptorily ordered the
staff of Foster to leave his Department, and put
General Stevenson under arrest for disparaging
the negro troops.
The New York Times has private advices
confirming, to some extent, the rumors of trouble
in General Banks's command, growing out of the
introduction of negro troops. Four or five officers
OF the one hundred and thirty-thir regiment New
York Volunteers Eave resigned, and one Brigadier
General has refused to recoghize the colored
troops or to march with them.
George n Sanders sailed from Halifax on the
2lst for Europe. He had Confederate dispatches
With him.
Major General Csssius NJ. Clay has been
recommissioned United States Minister to Russia,
vice Simon Cameron, resigned.
In Baltimore the Money Market is much
excited as in New York. On the 25tb the closing
rates for gold were 1724 bid, and 173 asked.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10
C0LONELS.
J A Mcdowell.

4 J A Mcdowell,
= VIM L Bynum
3 w l. DcRossett
4 Bryan Grimes,
; T VI Garrett
Il Isaac f Avery,
I Ed G Haywood
SiHcnry NJ Shaw
GIL S Baker,
10 J A J Bradford
TIC Leventhorpe,
j. BENZ 0 Wade,
IL Alfred NJ Scales
If X T Bennett,
- Henry A Dowd
16 J S McElroy,
II VIM + Martin,
I3 Thos J PurGe,
10 Sol. Williams,
POI
u
- James Conner,
25 Danl II Christie
~ VIM J Clarke,
- II NJ Rutlcdge,
% II X Burgwynn
u John X Cooke,
. Samuel d Lowe
% Robert B Vance
80 Fran NJ Parker,
81 John V Jordan,
- EG J Brabble,
bb'Clark NJ Avery
"a W l. J Lowranc'
80 NJ w Ransom,
SO Artillery
81 VIM NJ Barber,
> William J Hok
50 David Coleman
4",Artillery-
4l Cavalry
4? George c Gibbs
A. Thomas S Kena.
al T C Singeltary.
A. J II Morehead,
I6 Edward ID Hall
"a Sion II Rogers,
~ Robert G. Hill.
40 Lee 81 McAftc.
30 J A w ashingto
Il II McKcthan.
- J K Marshall,
53 w III A Owens,
"a J CS Mcdowell
80 John X ConalI
!6 Paul + Faison,
81 Arch G. Goodwin
5S John b Palmer
SO ID ID Ferehcc
go Jos A McDowe
III Jas. ID Radclitf
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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-03-10
FIELD OFFICERS OF N. c. TROOPS
MAJORS.

James S Hines,
w S Stallings
w M Parsley
James Fl Wood,
William J Hill,
Sam Med Tate,
Robert S Young,
u w Hinton,
Jno III hitaker.
w B Thompson,
Egbert A Ross,
David p Rowe,
Dno T Hambrick,
w II Yarboro',
II u Lee
IThos II Sharpe.
Henry Savage
G NJ Andrews,
IC C Cole,
IC C Blacknall,
T d Love,
IJ w Francis,
John A Gilmer,
! W d Barringcr,
Thos + Gardner,
iWm w Sillcrs,
Jesse j Yeates,
ID G Coward,
Jas B McGee
John N Kelly
companies,
l. d Andrews,
F A Reynolds,
lcompanies,
companies,
&c w Bradshaw
Walt J Boggan,
&c NJ Stcdman,
w L Saunders
John A Graves.
Albert A Hill
j G Van Hook
Nv S Norment
J Q Richardson,
Jas J Iredrll,
Anderson Ellis,
II F Schenck,
lanes A Craigr,
J G. keencr,
Jas nj NayO.
wv w Mcdowell,
Henry Harding.
- Mcdowell.