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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16
FROM CHARLESTON.

The enemy have withdrawn their forces from
johns Island, and reported going off in then
gunboats. The Yankees on Morris Island were
engaged, to-day, repairing injuries to batteries
caused by our Smelling. No further Smelling.
A great many of the Yankee tents on Morris
Island, it is reported, have disappeared suddenly.
All the steamers in Lighthouse Inlet have also
disappeared, leaving nothing there but supply and
other schooners.
Only four shots were fred upon the city Thurs
day night. One shot was also fred at Fort Sum-
ter Thursday night and missed. -lhartesto's
Courier I3h.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16
FROM VIRGINIA,

RICHMOND, Feb LIT was reported last night
that the Yankees were again coming up the penin-
sula. Various reports have been received, to the
effect that large force of the enemy is assembling
at Yorktown. One account says ffty-odd. trans
ports with troops have arrived at York River this
week.
ORANGE c. H., Feb ID ALI quiet in the front
There are rumors Of the enemy evacuating Cul-
pepper g: H., but not yet confirmed. Troops are
still re-enisting for the war
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

Mr. EDITOR 1t has ever been the policy of all en-
lightened nations to honor those of their who
render dStn gushed services in the battles of their
country. The gallant deeds of heroes in battle have,
in all ages, been fitting theme for the pen of the his
torian while their Names embalmed in the song of the
poet, have been handed down to succeeding genera
tions. And ought of the sunny South" the
land of fair women and brave men, aw<rd the just
need of praise to gallant sons, by giving them
substantial evidences of high appreciation of their
sublime selfsacrces in behalf OF our independence? The
brave soldier fights notfor moneythe petty ambition
OF the mercenary tradesman and extortioner finds
place or sympathy in his patriotic bosom-but his
sword is drawn in the defence all that freemen hold
dear, his home and the freedom of his country
Prompted by motives like these and stimulated by the
hope that his services appreciated By his fellow
countrymen, he is willing cadure the prvations of
CAMP the hard hips of the march and the dangers of
the battle field. In this connection the officers and
men of Company NJ 10th n. c. Troops, desire to men,
ton the name Of Lieut. Col. WIN. A. STOWE, whose
noble and gallant bearing in the field has been such
to excite the warmest admiration from lover
of the generous and brave He bears upon his person
two honored evidences of his bravery upon the field
having been wounded in of the series of engage
ments before Richmond and again in the battle of
Charlottesville, from which latter wound he has not
entirely recovered In this Brigade of veteran soldiers
proverbia and in consideration of his long and valu
able services soldier and officer extending through
period of nearly three years. we who have SO often
with him barred our bosoms to the thrasts of the foe,
beg to present the name of Col Stowe to the freemen
of CASTOR coup:y, as gentleman emneny worthy of
their suffrages for seat in the lower House of
next Legislature. Without disparaging the claims of
any other gentleman, do pot know any in the
county who has stronger claim upon the generous
patronage of the people than 1t Col William Stowe /;
and present his with the confidence that his
fellow soldiers in the field and feow-citzcns home
will delight TO honor the who has ever shown
himself the courteous gentleman and gallant soldier.
J. A. DAVENPORT,
I'd Lieut. comd'g Co N, 18th Regt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16
SONS OF TEMPERANCE.

The Southern Confederacy Division, No 362, formed
since the war, will hold public temperance meeting
in the Methodist Church Thursday night, February
18th, y o'clock. public address will be deliver
ed by the Rev Fl Prchard. The Division will turn
out in regaia. The public respectfully invited to
attend. JOSEPH NJ. ASHBURY,
Feb l6 1864 Record. Scribe.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16
Quartermaster's Department,
Fob RSs72H1

This Department has on hand small lot oG Cotton
Cards for distribution among the families of soldiers
The Special Courts of each county requested to
appoint Agent in each county to receive aud dis
tribute them. The price will be five dollars (S5 and
neeessitous wives and mothers of soldiers will have
the prefer More expected daily and will be
out fast received. H. A. DOWD,
Feb 10th. St A. Q. NJ, n. G. A.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

THE LATE RAID.-It has been known for some
days that Yankee raid from Tennessee, in the
direction Of Franklin, Macon county, was made
last week. From the information in possess
ion, it not paying expedition. 1t seems a
Yankee force estimated at 600 invaded North
Carolina by way of the Tennessee River, and got
within 20 miles Of Franklin But Col. Thomas
Indians bushwhacked them unmerciful that
they turned at that point and hurriedy retrca:ed,
having had one Captain, two Lieutenants and
number of privates killed, and considerable nam
Der wounded The dead they left lying where
they fell, but carried off the wounded. They cap
tEred Capt T. F. Siier, n miles below Franklin,
but learn that he made his escape subsequent
ly.-4sheuiUe Ne1os February lIh.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

IMPORTANT ARRIvAL.-We have the crafty
ing intelligence of the arrival at Southern port
within the last day or two Of an extremely valua-
BILE end much needed cargo on Government ac-
count A few more such cargoes would place the
country different footing from that which it
now occupies, and relieve the anxious fears now
entertained by many.-Richnaond Enquirer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16
STRAY ED

From nay Pasture. Wilson Waliace's, about ths
st of Nov last a red COW which Thought
ton, formerly owned by VIM. Tassy Alexander. Aso
the time and place. spotted HEIFER, of the
brindle order She was sold auction BY Mr. Morri-
son of Pioneer Mills. will pay liberal reward for
their delivery to me for information so that can
get them W. A. COOK.
Feb ID 1864 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

48TH No. CA. REGIMENT.-A brief historical
sketch of this Regiment, prepared by the Colonel,
Saml. H. Walkup, will be found on our first page.
1t will be found especially interesting to read
ers in Union and Iredell counties. four companies
of the Regiment being from Union and one from
Iredcll. The present Colonel, S. II. Walkup of
Union county, has done gallant service for the
cause since the commencement of the war; and
there is no truer or better in the Confederacy
than he is.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16
FROM FLORIDA.

Charleston, Feb'y. 1lth.-To Gen. s. Copper:
Gen. Finnegan has repulsed the eneny's force at
Lake City-details not known.
q. T. BEAuREGARD.
Second Degradation. Einnegans success
yesterday was very creditable-the enemy's force
being much superior to his own. Losses not yet
reported. q. L. BEAUREGARD
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16
For the Western Democrat.

Mr. EDITOR It might be supposed from the
violent manner in which some newspaper editors
and others oppose the suspension Of the habeas
arrested themselves. But if they behave thsal-
selves as true and loyal southern men, they need
entertain no fear. The law has no terrors for the
innocent-but the guilty ought TO trembe.
love civil liberty much as any one, but think
Congress ought to empower the President to sus-
pend tie action of the habeas corpus writ in sec
ons where it may be necessary to stop reasonable
operations and bring the traitors to punishment
There men who ought not to be allowed to 60
at large sowing the seeds of dsafection to the gov
eminent, and although they may not commit the
of treason, yet they just as guilty aud
dangerous. But if one Of these creatures Of evil
is arrested, some is apprehended as con-
script who has been skulking aud evading military
duty, all he has to do is fee ready lawyer get
a habeas corpus issued, 90 before uncle Rich
Pearson and be discharged, without giving the
government time to procure witnesses. At time
like this such proceedings ought to be permit
ted. Has not the Government the right to take
care of itself and protect its true citizens from the
wicked acts, public and private, of yankee sympa-
thizers? The our authorities put their
hand upon such men, the better for all the real
friends of peace. A day of judgment will assured
ly overtake those who are now embarrassing the
govern and thus helping to proIong the war;
and in that day habeas corpus will not them.
Neither can uncle Rich, a feed lawyer, shield
them from the scorr and contempt of patriotic
people. A TRUE CONSERVATIVE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16
FROM EAST TENNESSEE.

Rumor advises US that Longstrect has passed
Knoxville, moving South. lie is said to have cap
tured number of prisoners and large quantities
of supplies at Lenoirs, 10 miles this side of Knox
Vile Such the stories current at Dalton yes
terday.-ANanta Register, l2M.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16
ConScriDf Office.

RALEIGH, NC, February II, 1864. J
The following Notice from the Blreaa of Copscrip
ton is published for the guidance of I'll concerned.
Compliance with its directions will applicants for
exemption detail much unnecessary delay in the in
sestigaton of their claims. Z.
BY order Of the commandment,
f. J. HARDIN, Adjt
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

IMPORTANT DECISION ExPECTED.-We learn
that important is pending before
Judge Pearson, upon writ of habeds corpus con-
testing the Constu iionaity of the act of Congress
demanding service of Principals who have furnish
ed substitutes We are informed that this case
will be argued in the Court House at Salisbury on
Friday the 18th of this month"; by able Counsel
both sides, and as the other associate Justices
of the Supreme Court are invited and expected to
attend, may confidently expect able and elabo
rate arguments, to be followed with final decs-
ion, now highest known to the law, from full
Bench; which trust may be cheerfuy submit
ted to and acquesced in BY all upon this present
much vexed question: Greensboro Patriot
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16
Announcement.

We, soldiers, respectfully announce Capt J. 4.
MOORE a candidate for Sheriff of Union county
next regular election il August and such will
be voted for by MANY SOLDIERS.
Feb. Is, S64 IF
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

THE PRESIDENTS ADDREss.-The eloquent ad-
dress of the President to the armies will be found
in another column. 1t needs no eulogy from US
its every word is replete with love and affection for
the brave devotion that called it forth. 1t reflects
equal honor ON him who wrote it. as those whose
patriotism prompted it. 1t is the public official
acknowledgement of the invaluable services rem
dered by the re-enlisting soldiers to the country
It speaks not only for the President but is the ex-
preston of love and gratitude of every citizen. 1t
is the voice of the nation returning thanks to its
brave defenders-the grateful homage of whole
people to their protectors.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16
It'd FARMERS.

l will sell on Saturday next, the goth inst, several
Good Two-Horse PLOWS-among them Of Thomp-
sous fine rge:Turnng Plows.
S. A. HARRIS, Auct'r.
Feb l6, 1864 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16
NORTHERN NEWS.

Gold is reported at fire for in New. York.
Upon the report of a gentleman. said to have re-
Gently come through, we make the above an
nouncement, sincerely hoping it may tell but a
tenth of the truth.-Richnaond Enquirer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

Rss~ Gen Duff G. Green has left with the Eu-
taw (Ala) Wing SIMPLE of thread spun from
flakes OF cotton without the usual process OF card
ing. The specimen is equal to any coarse thread
made from the carded roll, aud for making coarse
cloth will answer the same purpose If once tried
by our farmers, We think they will be induced to
abandon cards entirely in the manufacture of ne
gro clothing. The following is the n,odus OPP
erandi of preparing the cotton "Gin the cotton
slowly, SO throw large fakes through the fue,
which are caught in hamper basket placed under
the fue, and.take to the spinning wheel, without
pressing the sotton."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

THE CITIZENS OF CANADA AND THE YANKEES
Tue yankees are complaining of the bad treat
ment they are receiving from the people of Canada,
ard yankee Lieutenant of the Navy has address
sed letter to his Government on the subject He
says thar when he and his officers landed at Halifax
they subjected to results by the inhabitants
When some officers went shore to arrest a de-
serter from the ship. they were mobbed and other
wise treated in most shameful MANNER and when
the ship (says this yankee oficer) proceeded down
the harhor. crowds collected on the wharf cheering
for jeff Davis and displaying secession flags and
singing secession songs! At all of which yankee
dignity was very much insulted. Bully for the
Canadians
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16
SCHEDULE OF PRICES
ROR NORTH CAROLINA.

We, the undersigned Commissioners Of Appfaise-
for the State of North Carolina do hereby de-
clare the following DO Che uniform prices for pro-
perry impressed for e Of the government for the
stances, meanwhile, occur to make il advisable;
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16
OFFICIAL DISPATCH. |
CHARLESTON, Feb II.

General Wise CALAMITY repused the enemy last
evening on John's Island. He is, to-day, in pur-
suit. Our loss very trifing. The force of the
enemy is about Two thousand ours about one-half
{Signed) G. I. BEAUREGARD.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

Harry Mccarthy, the 'Arksnsas comedian" the
man of many parts and infinite jest, the versatile
singer and personator of character, died near At
lanta, Georgia, a few days ago,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16
MARRIED.,

In this county on the 26th ult.. by the Rev. r. T..
Johnston, Francis A:Ferguson. of 5th n c. Cavalry,
to Miss H. Amanda FlanigeR.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

- fire 'nroke out in some cotton sheds in
Wilmington on the 9Th inst, and destroyed 1925
bales of Cotton, valued at 1901, s75. Supposed to
be the work of ncendary.
The owners of the cotton offer a reward of fifty
thousand dollars for the detection of the incendiary
q Telegraphic communication has been estab-
hshed between Raleigh and Fayetteville.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16
LATEST NEWS.

THERE'S no news of any great Importance, but
we think the indications, in all directions, are ae-
cidedly cheering.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

,
HIRE OF LABOR, TEAMS, WAGONS AND HORSES.
Bang long long forage, per hundred pounds 90
Smelling and bagging corn sacks furnished by
government, per bushel 70
Hire Of two-horse teams, wagon and driver,
rations furnished by owner, per day, i2.oo
Hire OF two horse teams, wagon and driver,
rations furnished by government, per day 90
Hire Of four-horse teams, wagon and driver
rations furnished by owner, per day 20 so
Hire of four-horse teams, wagon and driver,
ratious furnished by government, per day, 16 90
Hire of x-horse teams, wagon aud driver,
rations furnished by owner per day, IS 90
Hire of six-horse teams, wagon aud driver,
Iations furnished by government, per day Is 90
Hire of laborer, ratiOns furnished by owner,
per day 90
Hire Of laboref, rations furnished by govern
Inent, per day rs
Hire Of laborer, ratiops furnished by owpery
per month, IS 90
Hire OF Iaborer, rations furnished by govern
meIt, per month, IS 90
Hire Of horses, per day, 80
For the information OF all persona concerned we
publish the following instructions, with the hope that
they will be strictly obeyed:
"Hs officer, agent, shall impress the necessary
supplies which any person may have for the conBumP-
ton Of bnself his family, employees slaroS or 90
carry bis ordinary mechanical, manufacturing or
agricultural employments."
(Signtd) r. ". BLACKSTOCk,
H. n BURGWYk,
CONS Appraisements for State ofN. q.
Raleigh, Feb 16, 1864.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

70 Some interesting letters from the army and
other Communications, received too late to
insert this week They shall appear next week.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

ma Mr. Simon Bennett, of Lancaster District,
S. c., has eleven sons in the Confederate army
His twelfth and last remaining son, having just
arrived at Is years, reported to the local Enrolling
Officer a few days ago.-L0nc0ster Ledger.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

A PROFITABLE BUsINEss.-We have heard it
estimated that the outward cargo of the Advance,
on her every trip is worth five times much in
England the cost of what she brings back. And
well believe it, since learn that she has
just gone out with upwards of 700 bales of cotton
worth in England about $200,0OO. Cotton is
dear abroad whilst the shoes and blankets and
cloths purchased by Gov Vance cheap there
1t results that the State must be accommodating a
fund of sterling exchange i'll England.-FayeteriUe
Observer.
We hope the Observers information is correct
about the profits of this North Carolina steamer
for have heard that she losing money, and
the from which information came would
be considered good authority by most people. In
asnuch no figures exhibiting the. operations of
the steamer have been published by official -, yri
ty. doubts have existed about the matter. We have
heard it said with how much truth we cannot tel)
that the steamer has been partly used for the benefit
of certain individuals, transporting their family sup
plies. &C.; and further, that very little of the fine
wines and liquors imported goes down the throats
of the sick soldiers. But however this may be-
we know that much good has been done in the way
of importing clothing, shoes and blankets for
soldiers,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

YANKEE ExPEND1TUREs.-'Ehe NewYork World
publishes an interesting table showing the number
of men and amount of money Including late calls
and appropriations) used by the Lincoln Govern
ment in its efforts to conquer the South Since the
bombardnent of Fort Sumter by the Confederates
in April. 1861, up Feb l, 1864, Lincoln has cal
led for two millions thirty nine thousand seven hun
dred and forty eight men, be used on land. and
thirty-four thousand for naval purposes. The
amount of money appropriated is. two thousand
seven hundred and seventy four millions nine hun
dred and twelve thousand eight hundred dollars
If the yankees continue at this rate they will sub
jngate themselves before they get the ebeion''
lf-way crushed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

IL 100 Of the yankee officers confined in Rich
mond. escaped last week by digging tunnel from
the prison beyond the prison was-among the num-
Der was the NOTORIOUS Col. Streight. 43 have been
recaptured.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

SiRUP.-Mr S. Watson Reid of Steel Creek, has
left with fine specimen Of Sirup made from the
Chinese Sugar Cane. 1t exhibits the great prof
cheney which may be attained in the manufacture
of sirup by our planters If only ordinary atten-
ton is hereafter given the business there will be
no necessity for again importing molasses by the
Southern people.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

BLACK PEPPER.
Excellent Black Pepper for barter or sale nj
MOODY PRITCHARD'S,
February 2, 1854 - Deposits Court House.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

II business letter from member of Company
G, Bath N. c. Regiment says:
THE health of our Regiment is remarkably good
and the boys all in the best of spirits The weather
is very warm and clear for the time Of year, and
the roads in splendid condition. l would not be
surprised if MIR Meade did not make a of some
kind just to get us out of our good quarters, and
stop the furloughs. We are getting II furloughs
for every 100 men present for DUTY, aud where any
Company has fifty men present for duty two extra
furloughs are granted; but it is very seldom you
find company in the Army of North Virginia with
50 men at this time in the Infantry"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

COTTON CARDs.-It will be by ADVERTISE
ment that the State has hand small lot of Cot
ton Cards for distribution among the families of
soldiers at S. per pair-to be distributed in each
county by Agent selected by the Court. Neces-
stous syives and mothers of soldiers will have the
preference.
We learn that Col B. W. Alexander has been ap-
pointed Agent for this county.
CoNGREss.-The sessions of the present Con-
gress come to q close Wednesday next. At
this time hard to tell what has been done left
undone. But i'll next Issue shall certainly
be able give readers correct information to
important laws ENACTED. We will then publish the
finance and military bills at length.
IMPORTANT LAw.-We gratifed to know that
Congress has passed and the President approved
law restricting the expectation of cotton tobacco,
rice sugar, molasses and naval and military stores
and combining importaons to articles of necessity.
We hope this will put stop to blockade running
to a great extent and relieve the railroads from
transporting SPECTATORS stufs backwards and for
wards.
We learn that the good effects of this law are
already being felt. Cotton and gold are decn-
ing. and these who have been buying gold for block
ade-runnng purposes selling at reduced prices.
2STH n. G. REGIMENT.-We learn from COM
muncation from the Colonel, w. H. A. Speer pub
shed in the Raleigh Confederate, that the 28th Re-
giment has re-enlisted for the almost to a
Company G. from CASTOR county, of this Reg
ment held meeting and passed the following reso-
luton:
Resolved, By the officers and men of Company
c, 25th n. C. T., that believing cause to be
holy and inst one, do hereby pledge ourselves to
re-enlist for the and do furthe declare
our intention to lay down arms, aban-
don the struggle, till Government shall be
cognzcd, soil freed from the invader, liber-
ties secured, and peace restored to bleeding
country.
The whole of Lanes Briende has re. enlisted
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

Feb l6, 1864
Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1864-03-29

ABKANsAs.-At The election just held,
1.sac Murphy the Union Emancipation
candidate was elected Governor by large
maj 'rity, and the neS State Constitution,
which provides for immediate emancipa-
ton was almost unanimously ratified.
The number Of votes polled was much
larger than was expected, and wos ample
10 bring the State under be terms Of the
Presidents amnesty proclamatiou. Nio-
lent threats were made by the guerrillas
and other secessionists to keep the ciliz Us
from voting to restore the State 10 the
Union, but they were useless. The people
were sick Of treason and its cnnseqsences,
and risked their lives TO record their votes
atthe polls. Before many months Arkansas
will be in the Union again as sovereign
Sta,e-but this time she will be On the
Eide Of freedom, not sl.v ry.