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

Ba~ Nearly every paper in North Carolina has
spoken out in opposition to the movement now on
foot to have State Convention called. The Mil
ton Chronicle has the following excellent article
on the subject:
CoNVENTIoN.-The proposition of a State Con-
vention, as sprung by the Standard, is PROPOSE
ton that smells of base ingrattude if not of trea-
son of the deepest dye. We protest against it.
~ hat do We want with Convention? The STAN
dard says to make propositions of peace ! but we
warn the people in time, that the object is some
thing more-it is to secede from the Southern
Contederacy and go back to the vile embraces of
Lincondom-this is the object, in yelled disguise.
And we ask the people if they are prepared for it?
If they are they prepared to cover themselves
with shame and infamy. The blood of Carolina
on thousand battle fields cries out against it.
And if We MEN instead Of milk livered traitors,
We will oppose it to the death.
1t Is these lugubrlous cries tor peace, when there
is no peace-these calls for Convention, ':to let
peace"-these demonstrations of division, dissen-
ton and dissatisfaction with the Government, that
pfoong the war. Fhey nerve the arms of the
enemy-inspire him with hope of success, and in
vite him to hold on and fight the harder. This is
all that We could accomplish by sending Commits
sloners to prostrate themselves at the unhallowed
feet of Lincoln and with pallid lips and blanched
checks beg him for peace And this too in the
face of the fact that he has time and again pro-
claimed to US his only terms of 'peace"-terms as
degrading as they tyranical and destructive of
the property of the South and oppressive to free
men. If comes to your house to whip you
aud make you do his bidding, and while lighting
you tells you that nothing but submitting to his
behests and giving up certain piece of property
transmitted to you by your fathers, wouldn't you
know on what terms you could get peace, without
asking him to let you send friend to him to plead
tn RoSiHa Ao ~
we're whipped and ready to give up? Would he
not fight the harder and longer? Would be not
insist Oh his terms of peace the stronger Com
mon seuse says he would
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-02
NOTICE.

The firm of WILLIAMS, OATES Il CO, IL this day
(Jan. LIST, Is64) dissolved by mutual consent. All
persons interested will call and close their accounts
with either of the undersigned.
l.. s. WILLIAMS,
l.. w. SANDERS.
January H. 1864
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-02
TO YOUR LOOMS.

A large and excellent lot of WEAVERS SLEYS
comprising all necessary numbers for barter SALE
MOODY Il PRITCHARD.
Jan 10, 1864 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-02

All persons holding claims against the estate of
Tobias Wolfe, deceased, must present them to me
previous to April Conr as shall make final settle
ment of the estate at that time.
JAS. b. ROBINSON, Admir-
Jan 10, 1864 lmpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-02

FIRE.-We regret to learn that the barn of Mr.
Clement Smith, eight miles west of this place, was
burnt on Wednesday last, at noon. The barn was
new well-fnished building, and contained
heavy quantity Of grain, forage, &c. the loss being
estimated at $4,000. Supposed to be the work
of an incendiary- Greensboro Patriot.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-02

A RoUsER.-The largest locomotive in the q.
States if not in the world has just been built for
the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company.
It has twelve driving wheels and weighs more than
100000 pounds -',
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January IL, 1864
NOTICE..

My Ferry Boat and Canoe were taken down the Ca
tawba River by the freshet of the 18th and 18th Of
December. They chained together when they left.
Any information to their whereabouts, that
get them again. will be thankfully received and suitably
rewarded. WM. CORNELIUS,
Jan IL, 1864 4tpd Beattie's Ford.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-02

Fifteen out of twenty European sovereigns have
agreed to attend Napoleon's Congress. The Sui
tan will attend in person. --..., - ..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-02

We will exchange Virginia Salt for Pork, as gooC
terms as any body.
YOUNG, WINSTON L ORR.
December I, 1868 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-02
NOTICE.
Provost MarshaPs Office.

Washington, N. c., Jan 18th, 1864 !
The attention of the Provost Marshal has been
called to the fact, that many persons resident
within the lines at Washington and under the pro-
lection of the United States forces, who have not
taken and subscribed to the Oath and Parole re-
quired by General Order No. 40, Department of
Virginia and North Carolina.
The terms of this order require that NO PER
SON can have any protection, favor, passport or
privilege, or have any money paid them, who does
not take and subscribe to the Oath and Parole
Notice IS therefore given TO ALL PERSONS of
the years of discretion, MALE AND FEMALE,
that one weeks time from this date will be allowed
@or the purpose of taking the Oath and Parole,
T. j. HosKINsoN,
Captain and Provost Marshal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-02

from below has furnished us (says the Raleigh
Coniederate) with handful copy of the Yankee
Provost Marshals "Notice," at Washington, which
copy below. It will be seen what tyranny and
oppression the citizens of that section are subject
ed to. And after reading, if there be any one who
wishes to be restored to LincoIns Government, we
hope he will be given "free pass" to Washington
without delay Here is the document:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-02

1t is exceedingly bad husbandry to harrow up
the feelings of your wife.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-02
DIR. j. M, MILLER,

Charlotte, N. c.,
Can be found at his Office next door to Hutchison's
Drug Store, opposite the Democrat Office.
Jan. IL 1864.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-02

Endorse your the backs of your Certii-
Gates, call at my Office in the Court House, in Char
lote, and receipt me for your Confederatet States
Bonds Seyens and Fights.
A. c. WILLIAMSON, G. S. d.
Dec 49, 1868 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-02

'The best of friends must part" as the rat said
to his tail in the trap.
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NORTHERN ITEMS.

BOsTON, Jan. pa correspondent .of the
Traveller, 10 writing from Newbern, NC, states
that information had reached there that card
had been issued at Raleigh for State Convention
for the purpose of seeding from their allegiance
to the Southern Confederacy. The writer says ::
"Governor Vance and nearly every leading mar in
North Carolina desire to return to the Union"
He also says: Gan army Of FIVE thousand men
under General Butler could march to Raleigh
take possession of the capital and free the State
from the rule Of the traitors in one months time
Such an army would receive an enthusiastic vel
come there and all along the line of march, So
say men who know"
Gov. Parker, of New Jersey, in his annual mes
sage, denounces the amnesty and emancipation
proclamations of Lincoln. Speaking of the Yam
kee public debt, he says that, according to the
most favorable statement, if the war should end
now, it is probable that the expenses incident to
its close would swell the national debt to over two
thousand millions of dollars that the State, coun-
ty and city debts will swell the amount to more
than the fabulous debt of Great Britain.
TIRED OF THE WAR.-We were shown letter
yesterday from gentleman living near Wnches-
ter, in which he states that the Yankees contem-
plated raid up the Valley few days since, but
that several Yankee regiments whose terms of
service had nearly expired, positively refused to
march The writer says several New York and
Pennsylvania regiments have left for their homes
their term Of enlistment having expired.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-02

A BATTLEsCARRED Acknowledgement James
Fl. Lane, aged twenty-eight years, volunteered
April 2sth, 1861 from Charlotte, ~ G., and was
commissioned Colonel, Sept. 2lst, 1861. He was
wounded at the battles of F-azier's Farm and Cold
Harbor; was in the battles of Big Bethel, Hanover
Courthouse, Mechanicsville, Cold Harbor Fra
zer's Farm, Malvern Hill, Cedar Run, Warrenton
Springs, Manassas Junction, Manassas Plains, Ok
Hill, Harper's Ferry, Sharpsburg and Shepards-
town. He took command of the Brigade after the
fall of Gen. Branch and for bis good discipline,
gaantry and soldier-like conduct through all the
campaigns, he was promoted to the command of
the Brigade, November 1st, 1862, with the rank of
Brigader General
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-02
Administrators Notice.

January l9, 1864
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18
From the Eighth Regiment.

Gov. LEWIS has received from Col. JEFFER-
SON the following list of casualties in the
sth regiment, in the recent Red River cam
paign under Gen. SMITH:
Capt. Joseph B. Redfeld, A, wounded in
breast, slight, April 23d, skirmish near
Clouterville.
Isaac n. Groves, +, wounded in side, slight,
April 23d, skirmish near Clouterville.
Thomas Bowels, G., head, slight, April 2Sd,
skirmish near Clouteryille.
Conrad Palm, G, leg, slight, April 23d, Skin
mish near Clouterville.
John Richards, i, arm, slight, April 23d, Skin
mish near Clouterville.
James G. Edgar, /, elbow joint, severe, May
4th, skirmish on Bayou Robert.
August Baetz, d, confusion on breast, severe,
May 10th, battle of Mansurura.
Lit. Jacob Letter, E, hand and thigh, severe,
May 10th, battle of Mansurura.
Sergt. Edward Cassidy, E, scalp, severe, May
18th, battle of Mansurura.
Corp. Denzil Helms, E, right thigh, severe,
MAY 18th, battle of Mansurura.
Corp. VIM. Geery, K, left arm, severe, May
10th, battle of Mansurura.
| Chas. G. Miles, E, confusion on foot, slight
May 10th, battle of Mansurura.
Corp. James Stoddard, B, right foot, slight
May 10th, battle of Mansurura.
Timothy B. Rogers, B, confusion on head
slight, May 18th, battle. of Mansurura
Capt. Chas P. King, G., scalp, severe, MAY
/, 18th, skirmsh on Bayou de Glaise.
Avery Robinson, d, left leg, severe, May 18th
| battle of Bayou de Glaise.
1t. James T. Mcclure, +, spine, mortal, Ma,
18th, battle of Bayou de Glaise. Diet
May 10th.
/ The above does not include 25 wounded
4 men, who have so far recovered as to be d
y f. I.,&,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18
Gossip about General Grant---The Vexed
Question Of the Generals Politics Settled at
last---Airs. Grant says Her Husband is very
Obstinate Man

Many inquiries have been made about Gen.
Grants politics. l am happy to inform your
readers from his own lips to what party he
belongs and under what banner he marches.
A near relative of his has been passing some
time in this city. While with General Grant
at the West, before he was made Lieutenant
General, the friend said to him: General,
l have been inquired of to-day about your
politics" "Did you give the party any in
formation ?" was the quiet query. 81 did
not" was the answer, "for don't know what
your politics are" Knocking the ashes from
his cigar, the General continued: "WhenI
resided at the South, had the opinions and
prejudces of Southern people against the Re-
publican party / brought those opinions
and prejudces with me when came to Illi-
nois. Had taken an active part in politics
/ should have been with the party opposed to
the Republicans. l watched Mr. Lincoln's
course, and was satisfied with his patriotism.
But these are not the times for parties. In
deed, in this crisis there can but two parties
those for the country, those for its foes.
| belong to the party of the Union. Those
who are the most earnest in carrying on the.
war and putting down the rebellion have my
support. As a soldier, obey the laws and
execute the orders of all my superiors /
expect every man under me to do the same"
When Mrs. Grant left Washington for her
Western home she remained a short time in
New York at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. SIEVE.
raj gentlemen called upon her, and in the
course of the conversation congratulated her
on the elevation of her husband, and express
ed hope that he would be successful in this
campaign Her whole manner, quiet, digni-
fed and reserved, seemed to express surprise
that any one could doubt his success. Paus-
II, IL.
doubt but the General will succeed, for he is
a very obstinate man." This remark ended
the conversation. A Galena neighbor of the
Commanding General has been stopping here
some time and seems utterly COMPOUNDED with
the sudden growth of his neighbor, the tan
ner. He can't account for it, for he was
not a marked man in his home, and
nobody supposed him great man; he seldom
talked, asked no advice, gave none to any
one, but always did what he agreed to and at
the time Correspondence Boston Journal.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18
Serious and Fatal Accident ON the Lake Shore
Railroad.

A serious and fatal accident took place on
the Chicago and Milwaukee railway last Tues
day Just this side Of Kenosha, at the south
end of the bridge there. The cause of the
accident is said to have been the accumula-
ton of sand upon the track, blown there from
Filings recently made. The engine, by this
obstruction, was thrown from the track, and
went down an embankment distance of fifty
feet. The mail and baggage car followed, and
fell on top of the engine, and the express car
fell on top of the mail and baggage car. The
second class car next to the express car, and
full of passengers, was partially thrown off
the track, hanging by the two hind trucks.
The Engineer with great presence of mind,
Immediately upon the discovery of the dam
ger, reversed the engine and applied the
steam brake, thereby stopping the train and
preventing the passenger car from being
thrown from the track. There were six of
these passenger cars, and all filed with pas
sengers, and but for the heroism and pres
ence of mind of the engineer all must have
ceen precipitated down the embankment, and
in that case the destruction of life would
have been most fearful. As it was, not a
passenger was hurt. But the safety of the
passengers was secured only at the cost OF
the lives of the engineer and the fireman.
With noble self-sacrifce they stood at their
posts, though they might have escaped, and
went down with the engine, and were so bad
ly injured that, we learn, they have since
died..
Let the names of engineer John Durff and
/ fireman Lewis Warren be remembered-be
ever cherished by every one of those passen.
gers-for to their heroic selfsacrifce they
owe their lives. Both of these are said to
have been faithful, noble men, and universally
esteemed by those who knew them. ~
The other persons injured were Mr.. Kit
fridge, Express messenger, and -newsboy
The former was severely bruised on the side
and cutin the forehead, but it is thought
will soon recover; the latter had his arm and
nose broken, and was badly scalded. Some
two or three other persons were also more oil
less injured, but it is said not seriously
Milauailkee Wisconsin,.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18

FIRING Too HIGH.-In a Southern newspa-
per says the New York Times, we find an ac-
count of the late fight near Calhoun, in Geor-
gia, written by rebel correspondent on the
field and in Western paper we find an ac-
count of a subsequent fight few miles south
of Calhoun, near Rome, written by Union
correspondent on the field-in both of which
accounts there is curious analogy of state
ment concerning the inefficiency of infantry
fire from cause which has often been point
ed out. The rebel writer gives highly col
ored account of fight in which the " MIME
balls of the Yankees poured over the rebel
line in an unceasing stream" and adds: "But
one thing saved us from fearful loss of life,
and it was that the Yankees fired entirely too
high" The Union writer, after giving an ac-
count of the very desperate fight at Rome
Crossroads, says: at was matter of Won
der, after the engagement, to ascertain that
the loss in action did not exceed seventy five.
1t could only be accounted for by the fact that
tie rebels fired too high, their balls striking al
ways above our heads" Our soldiers in the
field should be continually reminded of these
g.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18

unanimous choice of the Union party for
President and Vice President.
Great cheering and loud calls for division
of the resolution.
= Mr.. Wiswell, Of Indiana, called for diyis-
ION ofthe resolution, SO as to vote first on that
portion of the resolution declaring Abraham
Lincoln the unanimous choice of the conven-
ton as its candidate for the presidency of the
United States. ~
Mr.. Stevens moved to lay the resolution on
the table. "a
Great confusion and cheers and calls OF
question.
Mr.. Cameron withdrew the resolution and
offered the following: =.
Resolved, That Abraham Lincoln be declare . the
unanimous choice of the Union party as It's nomi-
nee for President of the United States
As the vote was about being taken Mr..
RAYMOND urged that the vote should be taken
by states, that as it had been said there was a
disposition to rush the nomination of Mr. Lin
coin in this convention and stife all contra
~ expression of sentiment, such vote would
carry with it more weight than the passage OF
any such resolution.
The proposition was well received, and
amid much confusion the States were called.
The result was as follows:
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18
FOR GEN. U. S GRANT


On motion of Mr.. Hume, of Missouri, the
vote was declared unanimous
The enthusiasm was immense.
The Convention then proceeded to vote
for candidate for Vice President.
Daniel Mace of Indiana presented the name
of Andrew johnson of Tennessee, and Mr..
Stone of Iowa seconded the motion.
Mr.. Cameron offered the name of Hannibal
Hamlin.
Mr.. Freeman of New York, in behalf of
its delegation, presented the name of Daniel
s. Dickinson.
The President announced the following
names as being before the Convention: An
drew johnson, of Tenn; Hannibal Hamlin, of
Maine; L. S. Rosseau, of KY. and Daniel S.
Dickinson, of New York.
The convention then proceeded to VOTE
1t was soon apparent that Mr.. johnson of
Tennessee was to be the nominee, and before
the vote was announced, the various states
whose votes had been divided, commenced
changing their votes and went unanimously
for johnson, amid great enthusiasm.
The chair announced the next business in
order was the election of national commit
tee, and the states were called to nominate
the same, which was done.
After various resolutions of thanks, the
Convention adjourned sine die.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18

A WAR LOAN OF $4,000, ooO.-In order to
insure the greatest possible vigor in the ope-
rations of the armies new moving against the
insurgents under brave and skillful generals
upon a vast theatre of operations, expendi-
lures have been increased beyond receipts
from the revenue and ordinary subscriptions
to the national loan. Therefore, the Secre-
tart. of the Treasury has advertised for sealed
offers to be received at the department I'M
der the act of March 8, 1868, until the noon
of Thursday, June 18th, 1854, for bonds of
the United States, to the amount of S75, 0O0,-
900, bearing an annual interest of six per
centum, payable semi-annually in coin on the
Isl. days of July and January each year, and
redeemable after the S0th of June, 1881. 1t
is required that each offer must be $50 or
500, or some multiple of one hundred, and
must state the sum offered for each 800 in
bonds, or $50, when the offer is for no more
than $50.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18

DEATH OF A PROMINENT REBEL.-Thomas
Butler King, of Georgia, died on the 10th of
May He was for many years leading poll
tician, serving with considerable distinction
in the State Legislature and in Congress In
his early life he was Nullifer, but some
what modified his views subsequently, and
identified himself with the Wing party. On
the election of Gen. Taylor, he was appointed
Collector of San Francisco, and served two
years. When the Rebellion broke out, he
took sides with his state, was sent to Europe
| as Rebel Commissioner, did what he could
in that capacity, and returned home to die.
He was man of winning manners, and was
| greatly respected for his fine literary tastes
and amiable personal character.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18

NEGRO RECRUITING IN KENTUcKY.-Adjutan
General Thomas will be in Kentucky next
week. and two silver eagles will take an un-
usually high fight, and the slaves of Ken
lucky will be gathered in by this great re-
cruiter with rake that will not leave
county unvisited. The epoch of pro-slavery
buster, Border State sneaking and military
slave-driying is at an end.
The negroes of Kentucky have got to fight
for the Union. Gen. Thomas goes down with
nlenary powers, and carries in his pocket, 20
start with, the organization of three regi-
ments. The names Of qualified officers who
have passed Casey's board. Sixteen regi-
ments of Kentucky blacks will swell our ranks
In few weeks.-Neso York Tribune, Sd.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18

eK- 1t is said that the property of the late
ANDREW JACKSON BUTLER, brother of General
BUTLER, only amounts to 5000, 0e0 instead of
81, 100000 as first reported.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18

CE A Baltimore correspondent of the
New York Herald, writing on the eve of the
National Convention, says it was understood
that Mr.. HAMLIN did not desire the renomi-
nation, but wishes to 60 back to the Senate.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1864-06-18
OUR SUFFERING HEROES.


WAsHINTON, d. c., June 4.
His EIcelleney james z. Le,ois, Gov-
s,1sor of Wisconsin-DRAR SIR Enclosed I
send you list of names of Wisconsin sol
diers remaining at the hospitals at George
town, Washington and Alexandra who have
been wounded and disabled in the late battles
and those that are sick have visited them
personally and am happy to inform you that
with very few exceptions they are recover
ing. 1 shall visit the hospitals in Baltimore
the coming week.