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Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-07-15
Coughs aud Caids Affecting Troops

VIII be speedily relieved and eFectualIy cured by
using these admirable medicines and by paying proper
attention TO the Directions hici ar, attached 10 each
Pot or Box.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24
NORTHERN ITEMS.

The New York Herald of the 10th says: "The
Illinois Legislature passed strong revolutionary
resolutions chiefly made up of violent deuuncia-
rions of President Lincoin's Administration, and
of provisions for armistce and peace conven-
ton to lie held at Louisville Ky. Similar reso!u
tions are pending in the Indiana Legislature.
The Washington correspondent Of the Herald
says that prominent Republicans have been heard
to announce Themselves in favor Of pedce upon any
terms: Expressions Of such sentiments caused
quite commoton among politicians i'll Washing
ton.
The report of the Committee on Territories
shows that the Mormons are openly iniucal to the
Government of the United States.
Eallandigha in speech at Newark, y. j -,
said seventy five Of every hundred men of the
Nurthwe were in favor IF cessation of hostties,
aud a commencement of an experiment for restoring
the Union by constitutional, peaceful measures.
Towards the close of the speech, he asked, "Will
you send your sors again to the battle field: -
IOverw helming cries Of No never."]
News received from Mexico Indicates that the
French are making but little progress.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24
FELL0eV-CITIZENS
OF CABARRUS, MECKLENBURG, AND ADJOISly
COUNTIES:

OF CABARRUS, MECKLENBURG, AID ADJOINING
COUNTIES:
am engaged in Recruiting for the 59h R,gt
mcnt n. c. Troops, and especially for the Hornets
Nest Rangers" commanded by Capt. J. Y. Bryce.
This regiment is destined exclusively for the ser lea
in North Carolina, and is commanded by Col D. D.
Ferebee, au officer Of great attainments loved aud re-
spected by his whole command. Capt Bryce Sso
noted for his answering devotion TO the rights aus
requirements Of his men. The 5gh NJ n cavalry regi-
meni, and stands No in tbc Btig@ls 90 thai dau1,-
less soldier, Briga liCr General b. H. RnBRrrsen.
PatriotsI come forward with the full detrrminaiioa
to drive the ruthless invaders from the soil the Od
North State, perish in the atempt-le, and oil
unite in desperate effort for liberty, aud indstca,
dence-
Unfurl our proud banner, and bastard il be
Who'd scruplc to fight meath the flag Of the free"
The full bounty (Sioo) will be given aud advanced to
those requiring il.
will attend at Films Hotel in Charlotte on Thurs.
day and Friday leach week. In my absence Samuel A.
Harris, Esq. will furnish informatop. Ny address is
Concord, Cabnrrus county N. O.
II sufficient number Of men will volunteer
company can be formed by electing their officers.
LIEUT.. ROBERT .GADD,
Feb II, 1863 2t Recruiting Officer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24
CAPTURE OF ANOTHER FEDERAL
GUN BOAT.

Captain Cannon from Red River, brought
information to Port Hudson Of the capture of the
Federal Steamer Queen of the West at Gordon s
Landing, Fort Taylor, on Red River. The Queen
of the West (after running by the batteries at
Vicksburg) captured the Confederate steamer
Era, number FIVE, and forced her pilot, John
Burke, to take the wheel, and ordered him to take
the gunboat to our batteries. Burke feigned fear,
bat finally took the wheel under Yankee guard
Upon nearing our batteries he told the Yankees
they were fifteen miles below them, imme 1ately
putting close in. when she received shot which
broke her steam pipe. and disabling the boat, the
Yankees being perfectly unprepared for a fight,
and suspecting danger, Burke jumped over
board and swan ashore. The boat drifted to the
opposite shore when her crew made their escape.
with the exception of eighteen. who fell into our
hands. The crew subsequently, got aboard of the
Yankee boat De Soto. with two hundred stolen
negroes and effected their escape The Queen of
the West is now in possession Of the Confederates
and will be towed to place Of safety for repairs
The conduct of Burke has elected the highest
enconiums
PORT HUDSON, Feb. 1S.-The Alexandria
Democrat in an extra received here, contains the
official report Of the capture of the Queen Of the
West, of j. Keze. commanding the Notifications
on Red River-He says that two gunboats made
their appearance in front of this position at five
o'clock last evening, and after brief scannonade.
the leading gunboat Queen of the West, struck
her colors. and l Immediately ordered Captain
Fulton of the Crescent Artillery and Lieut. De
La Huntev, to 60 aboard and demand her sur
render. These officers report but thirteen officers
and crew on board. The others escaped under
cover of the night. The visible results of the
capture consists in one 32-pounder rife parrot
gan, one "a FOUNDER, three 12-pounders, one r.
FOUNDER (slightly damaged besides large supply
of ordnance stores, large stock of quinine, with
five cases of ampuating instruments, and of dental
instruments, clothing, -four, bacon, beef, pork,
hard bread, and other stores in proportion.
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From the Raleigh Register.

Deaths Of Captain Chalmers Glenn and his
JaihJM servont, Knt-A touching Roma"ce i"
real hJe.-A touching romance in real life is
afforded by the deaths Of Capt. Chalmers Glenn,
Of Rocking CHAM county. n. c., and his faithful
follower Mat. Reared together from childhood,
Mat had shared in all the boyish pranks and frol-
les of his master, and iu later life had been his
constant attendent and most faithful servant. On
the morning of the battle Of Boonsboro, Captain
Glenn called him to him and said: "Mat, | will be
killed in this battle; see me buried; then go home,
and be to your mistress and my children all you
have ever been to me-" From behind rock the
faithful fellow watched all day the form of his be-
loved master the tide of battle ebbed and flowed
over the eventful field At last he missed him,
and rushing forward, found the prediction, alas !!
too truly veriied-life was already extinct. As
sisted by two members of his company, grave
was dug with bayonets, and the cold and ST.
lent earth held all that dearest on earth to
Mat. Slowly and sadly he turned his face home
ward, and there faithfully delivered all the MESA
ges and vauables with which his master had en-
trusted him. From that day it seemed that as if
his mission on earth accomplished. Tho
constantly. attending his masters children and
promptly obedient to the slightest word of his
mistress, he vsibly declined. Finally, he was
taken sick, and despite all the assistance which
medical skill and kind attention could afford, he
died on the 4th IF February inst. What strk-
ing instance Of the power Of affection in the negro
heart, and the strength and beauty Of the tie be-
tween kind master and faithful servant Peace
to Mats ashes. May the uhholy tread of s.ne-
sru wDrshipper" never pollu;e the last resting
place Of his gallant master or his faithful self:
j. NJ G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24
SIOO Bounty for Volunteering.

BY recent orders from Headquarters, all persons
liable to the last Conscrpt Act have the pr'iege "
volunteering in any Company they may see proper "
select, without passing through the conscrir camp
The undersigned being appointed Recruiting om'e''
for the SD Regiment " &. T., Col. w. A. Owens COM
mandiug and the AID Regiment n. c. T., Cob Iho'
Kenan commanding, will be found in Charlotte 20,
thirty DAYS TO enlist all persons whJ may wish 10 n'al
themselves Of the temporary advantage granted them
State and Confederate LOunties paid ns heretofore
TO volunteers.
Men of Mecklenburg, now IL your chance for good
compauies and regiments, commanded by cIcelep'
ng;cer, LIZ N. y. ALEX AMBER,
Lr. WA. 4. STiTT,
Recruiting officers for 53d aud 43d Regis.
Feb g. 1868
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24
FOREIGN NEWS.

Sir Robert Peel had been speaking on the
American question, and expresses the hope that
the States would ultimately become separated.
lie condemned the odous and abominable procla-
nation of Lincoln, which emaucipated slavery in
the rebel States only.
Rumors of u contingent recognition by Napo-
leon are ventilated by the London press
Tie Manchester Guardian htais Of difficulty
between the British Government arm the Cabine
at Washington. relative to the seizure of British
vessel in the Bahamas.
The London Times says that perhaps at no time
during the fortune declared SO decidedly
against the Nurth over the whole area of its mill
'ary operations The emancipation demons ira
ton at Exeter Hall was one of the most enthusi-
asne scenes ever witnessed in London for long
time RESOLUTIONS rejecting the sentiments of the
emaic'patlo" party express great sympathy tor the
North.
President Davis message excited much atten-
ton in England. The PoSt, (Palmelston's organ,
eommends its ability and acknowledges the right
of secession and promises recognition of the South
at future day.
The Polish instruction has been suppressed
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24
THE ATTACK ON FORT DoNELsoN

The Confederate account of the attack on Fort
Donelson almost entirely refutes. the Yankee YER
sion of the affair. We only had 500 men in the
affair. II letter from a soldier in Wheelers cava-
ry says
At 3 o'clock p NJ. on the Sd we came in the
vicinity OF Fort Donelson, and, upon inquiry, cit-
informed that the force was not very large,
and had no fortlfcations whereupon it was con-
cludcd to attack the point. Accordingly General
Forrest with three or four hundred men OIL the
right, and General Wharton, with about the same
number on the left, commenced the fight, which
lasted with much vi gor for two or three hours
1t was but the work ola moment to capture part
and drive the remainder of the several companies
which were posted outside the fortifcatons.-
Right bravely did our boys move up to their work
Gen. Forrest charging once horseback and
then again on foot; but SO strong ehtrenched were
the Yankees in their Publications and rifle pits
that he retired, although he had succeeded in en-
tering the streets Of the town Gen Wharton
with his command had succeeded in getting into
the town On the left, next to the river after hav
ing captured quite number of prisoners small
arms, and very superior II FOUNDER rifed piece
with its caisson, horses, and ammunition. Thus we
drove them in small space; but from their rifle
pits and windows Of houses they poured very
heavy fire upon US, which, am happy to say, was
hot very disastrous to
Night upon u.s. aud the broad silver moon
gave us her cheering light by which to continue
the attack-but finding artillery ammunition
nearly expended and that of the small arms steadi
ly decreasing. it was determined to retire Just
then information reached us that reinforcements
were coming from Fort Henry, and we distinctly
heard the shouts of those who were coming I'D and
down the gunboats All these concurrent cir
cumstances combined to induce to retire. Be-
fore our rear had left the old Notifications, the
pnD ft,rIo holt
continued during nearly the entire night. We
would have been glad to have taken the garrison.
but 200 men in rife pits, with fine battery of
artillery, rather heavy for cavalry but the cx
petition resulted in the capture of nearly hun
dred prisoners, among whom we're FIVE commission
ed officers, number Of wagons, ambulances, small
arms, and fine brass riaed peace.
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500 ROUNTY.

Officer for the 63d Regiment n. c. Troops vii ~
Sound in Charlotte for thirty days ready 10 receive
untcers All who avail themselves of this oppor,n.;
will be paid both the State and Confederate Bopn,
Those who do not will be conscripied. ny
Come, men Of Mecklenburg, aud join one Of tho h.,
Cavalry Companies in the army. and commanded H.
one Of the best officers Capt J. r. Erwin.
All deserters and stragglers warned TO ioin thai,
commands by the 10Th instant, and they will h.
forgiven except the forfeiture OF pay for the time Ab,p,
without leave. Those who do not report viii n.
court martialed. G. l.. GIBSON % Lien,
Recruiting officer for SD Rem
February O Ig63
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24
FROM EASTERN NORTH CAROLINA
From the Raleigh Journal.


We learn from. gentlemen east of the Chowan
river, that the Yankee Commander of the Buffalos
at Elizabeth city, issued orders that all male cit-
zens, between the ages of Is and 40 years, living
in the Alhemarle country, were required to report
to him at Elizabeth city, Thursday last, the OBJ
ject of the order being, it was supposed to force
them to take up arms in behalf of the Yankees
We also learn that guerrillas becoming numer-
Gus in that country and that dead Buffalos are
constantly found.
On Monday the 9th, three Buffalos were killed
near Elizabeth city. On Tuesday, it is said, their
Captain had young man, named Addison White,
whom they had taken prisoner tied to stake and
deliberately shot in revenge for their three COM
panions This act of barharity. far from intimdat-
ing the people, learn has only exasperated them
and, together with the demand that they shall
take up arms against their own cause, the whole
country is swarming with guerrillas. The attention
Of the Government ought to be called to the ur-
der of young White, and we hope that Capt. Duke
will not neglect the duty.
K1NsToN, Feb Is, 1861 have nothing of
interest to communicate to you this morning fur
Their than the confirmation Of the unfortunate al
fair that befell our arms in Dover on Friday last.
The enemy surprised encampment as stated
to you in my last letter, about two o'clock in the
morning. and completely encompassed two COM
parties of Major Nethercutt's Neutrality-suspicious.
Davis and Robinson-before it was known that the
enemy was nigh. learn that Buffalo by the
maine Of Andrew j Loftin plotted the enemy to
our encampm"nt L'fiin is son of w. G. I4oftin,
WHO'S now Confederate prisoner at Salisbury. The
enemy cartured-or they are mssing-43 of our
men, two wagons, four mules, three courers horses,
and all the comniSSary stores hand at that point,
with our entire emp equipage. 1t is a most out
rageous affair, and some is certainly in fault,
but who it is am not able to say.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24
STATE Of n. CaroIIna--ueckIcn burg 60.

Court of Pleas QaGrter Sessions-Joaudry Term, 1863
Thomas II. Brem, EKr. of Andrew Springs, deed, Vs.
Mary Springs and others.
Petition for settlement Of the estate Of Andrew
Springs, decd.
II appearing to the satisfaction Of the Court that hs
Defendants, Rachael SPRING., John b Couzer ana
Jane b. his wife, John B. Withers and Margaret a.
his wife, reside beyond the limits OF this stare,
1t is therefore ordered by the Court that puolicaO
be made for six successive weeks ia the Western Dem
crat, newspaper published in the town Of ChahO'st
notifying said Defendants to be and appear at ne
term Of this Court be held for the County OF nea
lenburg, At the Court House in Charlotte, on NV
Monday in April next then and there to plead, h';
demur to the petition, or judgment pro coniesso
be taken and The same heard ex parte as TO the At
Witness, VIM. Maxwell, Clerk Of our said Coui' n
Office in Charlotte, the I'd Monday in Janga'i r
1863 WM. MAXWELL u V
Feb II, 1869 c.
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RECRUITS WANTRn

want thirty men for Company @. a4,h y.
N. O. Troops. All those between the ages ~ eRinsni
now have chance of volunteering and s, % aud 70
Company or Regiment Of their choice Exiting the
teer will receive 500 Bounty, with all aSrs VOLTA.
volunteers Enrol yourselves Immediately ana sei a.
the CONSUMPTION. ""d avoid
am authorized to receive you in any Con,.
may prefer can be found for a few day, ~ y yoU
Iotte, and near the Tuckaseege Ford In -. u VhAr
call on Harris. By order of Lieut. Jso,ehes
Feb 10, 1863. Capt. Co. G. aa,h p.lNT
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24
RECRUITS WANTpn

. The undersigned are at home (under IN. L..
from Gen Smith, for the purpose Of rccruitin o'ar'
are authorized to oaer 5 100 bounty and ain ,hn We
procured by law for volunteers besides pacr. W.
In good regiment, armed with the Enfield pisk 'nem
under the most experienced held osReers Tue, and
do not wish TO join US we would inform nus" ose who
authorized to recruit for any company in The Ne are
meEt Of North Carolina W. L. HAND
Capt. Co. A, llIh n G R.u,
J. b. LOUVRE. -
LIST 1t. Co. II, llth n. C. Rec,
w. F. ROZZBE.
Feb 10, 1863 I'd 1t. Co. Z, Ilth ~ G. Re,,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24

SHELBY AND BRo..D RIVER RAILROAD
THIS road has now been chartered by the States of
North and South Carolina. The Company will be
organized in few days, and We understand that
arrangements have been made to place immediate
" under contract that portion Of the road from
Shelby to the Magnetic Iron Works, Cherokee
Ford, Broad River. The Company authoriz,
to connect with either the Spartanburg and Union
Railroad, the Charlotte and South Carolina Rail-
road. or the Kings Mountain Railroad at York
vile. If the Company should esnneet with the
Spartanburg and Union Road at Sparfanbusg
Court House, the road, by the extension of thirty
two miles to Greenvil!e Court House, will, it is
claimed by its friends, become the of the air
line from Atlanta to Richmond, and will shorten
the distance from Charlotte, n. c., to Atlanta
about 125 miles, Charleston Mercury.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24

MARRYING BY TELEGRAPH On the 9th Of
February a marriage ceremony was performed by
the Rev. VIM. Carr, Chaplain Of the 4th Reg iment
New York Volunteers, under rather novel circunl-
stances, the clergyman and bridegroom being
in the City of Washington, and the bride in the
Village of Fulton, Oswego county, New York,
during the ceremony. The bridegroom is a
member Of the 4th regiment, and circumstances
prevented his being i'll Fulton to fulfill his engage
ment with the young lady. BY mail the parties
agreed to have the ceremony performed through
the medium of the electric telegraph. The
Oswego Times says:
The day and hour having been arranged the
parties repaired to the telegraph Offices at the
respective stations, the fair bride accompanied by
a female friend as bridesmaid. The gentemanly
operator at Fulton of6ciated as bridesman. The
first despatch over the wire relating to the affair
from Washington, inquirng if the lady was
present? An in the affirmative
returned, and tie ceremony proceeded Three
messages were sent to Fulton and two transmitted
to Washington, and the ceremony was completed.
The last message from Washington the
declaration Of the clergyman prououncng the
parties and wife.
he Yankees great people.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24
VOLUNTEERS.

Having been detailed to enlist Recruits for ConiaW
X (Capt II AleXander) Seth Regiment, no" at
tached to Ransrms Brigade and stationed at kenaa''
vile, n G an opportunity is offered TO those NnO
liable to conscripton to volunteer in said COMPANY
will remain at home for n few days aud any one
wishing to join said company address me a, pA'S'
College. j. w. SHEPHbkD,
Feb g. 1863 Lient co. X, Seth Reg''
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RECRUITS WANTED

have been appointed recruiting officer for Ora.
hams n. e. Battery formerly Brem's) and will b,
found in LincolniOD to enlist all men who nav wish
to. avail themselves or the temporary suspension n
the conscript act will also receive recruits for AN,
company in Gen Daniels crack Briga+e. Confedera,s
aud State bounties will be paid. Any one 10 Nerk.
lenburg wishing to enlist will call and see Capt H.
Brem. T. SEIGLE
Feb 10, 1863 IF GI Rham's n. q. Battery
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ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Having taken out Letters Of Administration with the
Will annexed on the estate Of A. }. Damn deceased,
all persons having claims against Said estate nt
hereby notified to present them within the time pre-
scrioed by law, this notice will he pleaded IN bar
of their recovery And those indebted to said estate
are requested 10 make immediate settlement.
W. W. GRER. Admir-
Feb 3, 1868 If with the VIII Hnnsisd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24
coNFEDERATE CONGRESS.

Tn the House. on the 18th, Mr. Gather of N. G ,
asked leave to introduce certain resolutions passed
by the Legislature of that State, vindicating the
LOYALTY of the State of North Carolina. He said
he had been much mortified by questions put to
him relative to the position of his State, and in
ouirins if they were not in favor of a reconstruc-
tion2 He referred for refutation of such
charges to the fact that the great Union party, as
it was called, was now headed by Governor Vance,
who needed one to vindicate his patriotism and
LOYALTY. The people Of North Carolina have
never endorsed or acknowledged the right of
secession but of revolution, and they exercised
that right, when, by unanimous vote, they cut
loose from the old government. The Conscript
law was odous to the people of North Carolina all
over the State because they thought it was un con-
sttutional.
MIR Lander, of n. c., dissented from the opinion
Of his colleague at least so far his district, the
9Th, was concerned He understood him to say
that North Carolina had always, in all times and
upon all occasions, repudiatcd the right of seces-
sion. In his (Nr Lander's) opinion, the gentle
man was altogether mistaken. He had the honor
to be a member of the Convention of North
Carolina which dissolved the connection between
that State and the old aud corrupt government Of
the Uuited States. In that body, certain resolu-
tiors introduced recognizing the right of
secession. One of the opposite party had gotten
up and appealed to them to allow his substitute
to be adopted liz lieu of that, which latter was
expressive of different opinions, but the secession
party had adhered to their policy and maintained
their right.
AS to the CONSUMPTION law which the gentleman
had said was odious to the whole State, he begged
leave to differ also on that point, for his people
had told him that SO far his own individual
vote was concerned, it had aided in the salvation
of the country.
Mr.. Mclean of n. g., also took issue with MIR.
Gather ON the same grounds, but could not see
why the conscription bill had been logged into
the debate.
The resolutions were laid on the table and
printed
In tie Senate, Mr. Dorch offered resolution
instsucting the judiciary Committee to inquire
into the expediency of amending and making
more strong the law in regard to persons guilty OF
aiding or abetting harboring deserters from the
army. Adopted.
l he exemption bill is still under consideration
in the Senate, aud an amendment has been adopt
ed exempting one person any farm on which
there resides family of women and children of
not less than ten in number, dependent on the
labor and presence of white man for support and
protection. After the Senate gets the bill fixed
up it may turn round and reject it as the House
did after protracted discussion.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24

FoRTIFIcATIoNs AT WELDoN.-We learn that
the Notifications at this ace, under General Wal
ter Gwynn, are progressing rapidly, and are now
in condition to enable troops to resist aud re-
pei any number Of the enemy Weldon is very
important point and We are gratifed that steps
have been taken TO save the Railroad and Bridge
at that point at all azards-Raleigh Standard
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-02-24

PLANT CoRN,-The whole farming operators
i'll the Corfederacy need not be told that it is all
important to plant large crop of corn 1t will be
needed early from present appearances, though
there is really enough corn in the country, if
1t We're not in wrong hanos-Raleigh .Staudard,