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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29

GoyERNoR VANCE's MESsAGE.-We lay this
aocument in full, before readers, and ask for
II an attentive perusal. In regard to national af
fars it is clear and to the point, and shows its
thor to be patriotic and solictous for the good of
his country and people. In regard to State affairs,
the Message contains various recommendations
which will claim the careful consideration of the
Legislature. We not sufficiently informed con-
corning the measures and changes which the Gov
ernor suggests, to express opinion favorable or
unfavorubIe. We feel disposed to object to one or
two propositions of the Governor. but there may be
reasons and circumstances justfyng them which we
know not of, and therefore withhold an opinion at
present.
Taking it altogether, free to say that We
are pleased with the Message.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29

CRUELTY.-The Yankees, several days since,
were guilty of great outrage on the persons of q
negro and little boy some few miles southeast Of
the city. The negro is the property Of Mr. William
Davis, refugee from Dinwiddie, and the little boy
a son of the same gentleman, about twelve years of
age. They were caught on Mr. DIS farm, and uu-
der pretence that they had conveyed information
to our men, were, by order of an officer, tied to
trees in the woods and left to starve. The negro,
alter great exertion, succeeded in releasing himself
and then unloosed the bonds which held the boy,
and both escaped. Petersburg Erpress
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29

ss- Yankee Inspector General, captured near
Richmond recently, expressed himself as disap-
pointed at the little effect produced in the South
by the reelection of Lincoln. With others of the
North before the election, he fooishly entertained
an idea that the announcement of Lincoln's sue
cess, either by fraud otherwise, would have dis
mayed our people and dispirited our army As it
is, he finds that the Confederacy depend for indie
pendence upon the strong arms Of its sons and not
upon the promises or pledges of Northern politi-
clans -Richmond Wig ..r
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29
NOTICE.

The undersigned having qualified ExecutrI If tho
last Will and Testament Of Samuel NJ. WiiherE, de-
ceased, at the October term, 1854, OF hecklenburg
county court, all persons having claims against the
Estate of said Testator required present the
for payment within the time prescribed by law or this
notice will be pleaded in bar OF their recovery.
MARGARET NJ. wITHERS,
Nov %, 1854 lm-pd EEecutrix.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29

FROM EAST TENNESSEE The Bristol Regis
ter, Of the 18th says Passengers the train from
Tennessee yesterday evening, brought a rumor,
that Major Toolc, of Gen. Vaughu's command,
had got behind the enemy at Morristown, and cap
tured train of cars loaded with commssary stores,
train, consisting of nine wagons, killing thirteen
aud capturing party of the enemy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29
WOOD FOR THE POOR.

CHARLOTTE, Nov. 2s, 1864.
There arc a number of destitute families women and
obil6ren in this town who will have be supplied
With Wood during the present Winter, by public
trihu,on The citizens of the town of Charlotte
almost constantly taxed with contributions for various
objects and are often called upon to give food and
nancy for the relief of the destitute at home well
for The help of the travelling soldier and refugee
Therefore it has been thought proper for me to make
co mon our country friends living within convenient
die,ance of the town and ask each who has a
IN devote one day hauling wood for the benefit of
,bose in town who are able to buy it. Those who
are willing comply with this request will please re-
wort their names to Immediately, ard those who do
not feel able or disposed contribute for the relief of
the poor in this way help the cause by notifying
me at how much less than the ordinary prices they
Wiling to deliver one two or three loads of wood
S. A. HARRIS, Mayor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29

B6r The Yankees made raid into Cherokee
county, last week, but were met and driven back
by Capt. Wechs command, with loss of FIVE on
six men killed Capt. Welch los, one man.
Col. Kirk, with four or FIVE hundred men has
been on Big Greek, Tenn, near the State line, for
two or three weeks, threatening to make raid in
this direction. Last week, however, as We are in
formed, about 60 of Osbornes Scouts attacked
him, and drove him Is miles towards Knoxville,
killing and capturing considerable number
AsheuiNe Neus.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29

YANKEE REBELLIoN AT SALISBURY, N. c.
The following despatch gives information Of the
attempt of the Yankee prisoners to escape from the
prison at Salisbury, on Friday last:
Salisbury, Nov. 25.-The Federal prisoners con-
hned here made an attempt to escape about two
o'clock to-day, which occasioned some excitement
They attempted to seize the arms of the guards on
duty within the walls, and in several cases suo-
eeeded Having disarmed man, they thrust bum
through with the bayonet Two Of our gunrd wero
killed and several wounded The parapet guard
witnessing these demonstrations opened FIRE on the
prisoners with musketry and two field pieces,
charged with canister, killing and wouuding some
forty or FIFTY. Order was restored aud the
guilty ones ferreted out. All quiet now.
We learn that two Of the guards were kIlled-cno
from Union county named SteAgall the other from
Alabama. A few Others wounded.
The Salisbury Waterman says that the attempt
to escape was made by "a squad Of prisouers" (how
many is not stately and that about fifty Of them
were killed and wounded. We believe there are ten
fourteen thousand prisoners confined at Salisbury
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29

PoLIFIc Mrs Freeman, wife Of William Free
man, Conscript of Fprsythe county, N. c., gave
birth on Wednesday morning the 10th inst TO
three boys, all alive aud doing we'll. We need not
talk about subjugation any longer.-Raleigh Con-
fcderdfe
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29
RcaI Estate Cor SaIe.

small Plantation will be cold privately containing
about 6hy-three acres or land with all the improve
This land lies within FIVE minutes wpIk of the
Court House in Charlotte, and If sold before The LIST
December, possession viii be given the let OF January
1858 For particulars inquire Of the subscriber tho
premises ASA GEORGE.
Nov %, 1861 "
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29
NOTICE.

All persons having claims against the estate Of
William ID. Howard deceased will present them 20 me
for payment within the time prescribed by Law, or this
notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.
@. d. BROOM, Exrcutor.
Nov %. 1864 5t-pa
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29

On Tuesday the 2oih inst will sell In frost Of my
Office, Is or 40 LIKELY SBGROBS, men. women, boys
and girls. > a. HARRIS,
Nov 20, 1904 Aaetioncer,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29
FROM GEORGIA.

The Augusta Constitutionalst gives the following
neutrality-suspicious. in Georgia:
Hundreds of the enemy are struggling from their
main bodies and searching for somebody to take
them into custody. They are sprawliug about the
country, and those who not willing TO surrender
can be beautifully bushwacked. 300 prisoners ar
rive RIVED last evening from up the Georgia Road and
Division of 3 900 of oor Cavalry has followed the
yankee army all the way, dashing upon them con-
stanty picking up stragglers and capturing wagons.
Gen. Wayne has whipped Kilpatrck's yankee
cavalry division at the Oconee Bridge. driving them
headlong and in confusion. He telegraphs that he
is perfectly able to take of himself. Wheeler,
with many thousand men, has intercepted the enemy
at point at present unmentionable, and is giving
them rest night or day
The skies are Frightening. Everything loOks
glorious and ere long Mr. Sherman will get flashing
that he little dreamed of when he made his ION to
the ulf."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29

frst-rate MICH cow lie offered for sale, ifappI.
cation is made early Apply at this Office.
Nov %, 1864 lt-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29

II The Columbia Carolinian says that General
Joseph E. Johnston has arrived in that city from
Macon. and will, for the present. mako Columbia
his home,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29

WELL DONE.-We are informed that Mrs. Mary
Belk and her two daughters. living on Beaver Dam
Creek in Union county, made. the past season by
their own work, fire hundred and forty bushels Of
Corn besides wheat, peas, oats, potatoes, &c. Mrs.
Belk is widow and lost her two in the war.
She is aged so years and her daughters about 20
and "a years. Their crop shows what may be done
by industry and energy. All honor to these noble
women.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29
OWNERS WANTED FOR

The above freight is in Office nncAed for. Par
ties will please call without delay aud receive u, IL
will be sold TO pay charges.
7. d. GILLESPIE,
Agent Southern Express Company.
Nov 20, 1864 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29

sNow.-A slight sprinkling of snow fel! here on
Tuesday last, the 22d. Since then the weather has
been freezing cold
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29

CASTOR CoURT.-The Superior Court of CASTOR
county was held week before last-Judge Osborne
presiding. The only important trird was that
of the State against Joseph Carpenter for breaking
:nto dwelling house. knocking down the tenant and
stealing leather &c. He convicted and sem
fenced to be hanged on the 10th of Dec. Carpen-
ter is deserter from the army.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29

lenbarg, NcGehee, Murphy, Phillips, Cunningham
| and Love.
Military Afairs-Messrs Grissom. Cowles, Staucell
! Pool and Gaskins.
Public Buildings-Messrs Albritton, Caho and Gallo
/ way.
Public Library-Messrs Benbury Smith of Duplin
and Stipe.- -
/ Deaf, Dumb and Blind Asylum Messrs Mccormick
Holton, Joyner, Costner and Latham.
/ Insane Asy1um-Messrs Carson Of Alexander, Rid
/ dick, Baxter Peace and Smith OF Cabarrus
Swamp Lands--Messrs Bond of Gates, Wooten, Per-
kins, Cobb and Carter
Cherokee Lands and Western Turnpikes--Messra
iouEg, Gudger, Asheworth, Banks and Polk
The Senate branches of the Joint Committees
are:
Finance-Messrs Virgins Pool Courts, Patterson,
Berry, Long, Harris and Lasster
Deaf, Dumb and Blind Asylum-Messrs Arendell,
Odum ard Crnmp
Swamp Lands-Messrs Lindsay Wynne and Mann
Public Buildings and Grounds--Messrs Berry and
Powell
Public Library-Messrs Ellis, speisht and Lassiter.
Cherokee Lands and Western Neutrality-suspicious.
bryson, Horton and Patton.
Insane Asyum-Messrs Pool, Miller and Arendell.
Military Affairs-Messrs Stubbs, Patton PtchfJrd.
On the 25th, the Rev. C. H. Wiley was reelected
Superintendent of Common Schools for N. C.
In the Senate. Mr. John Pool. of BERTHE. introduce
ed some Resolutions initiate negotiations for
honorable peace" follows:
To avoid formal objections hitherto raised, and
ettectaally open negotiations for the termination of
this most unfortunate. and destructive war:
Resolved, That five Commissioners be elected by
this General Assembly, to act with Commissioners
from the other States of the Confederacy as a
dunn for negotiating peace with the United
States. <.5
Resolved, That each of the other States of the
Contederacy be respectfully requested to create
similar commission, with little delay practical
ble-and to cooperate with North Carolina in re-
quesing of President Davis, in the name of these
Sovereign States. that he tender to the United
States conference for negotiating peace through
the medium of these Commissioners.
Resolved, That the Governor make known to
each of the other States of the Confederacy this
ton of the General Assembly of North Carolina,
and endeayour to secure their corporation.
Resolved, That, whenever any five of the States
shall have responded by the appointment of Com
missioners. the Governor communicate the proceed
ngs. officially to President Davis, and request his
prompt action upon the proposition"
The above resolutions ordered to be print
ed.
In the House, the bill to increase the salaries of
the Superior and Supreme Court Judges by allow
ing payment of their expenses, being before the
House, Mr. Morrisey of Robson, moved to amend
by limiting expenses to $4,000 per annum which
amendment was carried. The bill was then passed,
yeas 70, nays SO. .s:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29

CONFEDERATE MoNEY.-If the recommendations
of the Secretary Of the Treasury in regard to nan
ces adopted by Congress the present currency.
within six months from this time, will be five or ten
times more valuable than it is now; and those who
squandering Treasury notes by paying ex-
travngant prices for property, and who seem to
place so little value upon Them will zee their folly
and have cause to regret their improvdent and un
wise conduct. We make no pretensions to being a
inancier, but we caution the public against spend
ing Confederate notes too freely. If Congress
takes the action in regard to limiting the issue of
Treasury notes and increasing the taxes, which we
think it will take, the time will when all
of us will feel the scarcity of money.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29

ihe fotc Of Ne'c lork.-The Tribune has re-
turns from all the counties in New York excent two
giving Lincoln q majority of 900 The same conn.
ties in 1860. gave Republican majority of Al 900.
800 majority. in a vote of several hundred thou
snnd is nothing brag of 1t shows that there is
very large proportion of the Northern people OPP
posed to Lincoln.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29

u Edw'd D. Hall has been elected Senator from
New Hanover county, in place of Eli w. Hall. re-
sinnnH
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29

BLANKETs.-We learn that $50 bales Blankets
each bale containing about 100 Blankets-were
shipped over the n. C. Road last week, for General
Lees army. This is cheering.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29

In this comfy, on the 10th inst Mrs Mary Dfatloy
widow Of the late Hugh Bentley, aged so years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29

| GEN. LEES ARMY.-Thc Quartermaster's de-
partmeut is issuing full supplies Of blankets and
clothing and the Commissary department provides
full rations of provisions The men are comforta-
BILE and in good spirits.
correspondent, writing from the "EntreDch
ments around Richmond to the Columbia Caro-
linian, says:
"Here, everything speaks of war. The place
in which write is the headquarters Of one of our
Generals, and yet headquarters are but deserted
negro hut, where single apartment divided by a
strip OF canvass, the purpose of Office, cham
Der and dining room. just in our front is the
continuation of the outer line OF entertainments
which encompass Richmond, and now hold the
| enemy at. bay. few hundred yards distant,
gieam the fires along picket line, and a CORES
of Yankee division. The woods have been level
ed for miles, and the ground covered with an abat-
tbs that has been already unsuccessfully explored
by the Federas. Across this space occasional
gimpses are afforded of the entertainments of the
enemy, but for several days demonstration has
been made by them which indicates vigorous life.
Still, we know they are there. Our men are rap
idly getting into winter quarters, building wells,
putting up log huts with thatched roofs, and pre-
pairing for the incemency of the season.
The general health Of the army is good. Every
regiment has gained strength from the return of
convalescents and by the addition of recruits, and
the war footing may for the present be considered
comparatively satisfactory.
geographically, the situation improves every
hour, and the art of the engineer, now brought TO
degree of perfection never before attained in the
Couederacy, has given US system of Notifications
that is believed to be impregnable 1t is estimated
that behind them man is equal to eight assail-
ants !; and that allowing Grant to advance by regu-
Tar seige approaches, it will take him just two
years and half to dig bis way TO Richmond. His
system, however,, has thus far not been success
full at Vicksburg, and be has met with obstacles
which compel him to resort for advantages to open
and direct assault"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29

"Hengeancc is Mine. VIII Repay, Saith The
Lord"-Hon. W. Il " Cobb was killed few
days since in North Alabama, by the accidental
discharge of oue of his own pistols. He has for
time past been consorting with the yankees,
and was not long since in Nashville His Yankee
friends bad presented him pair of pistols, which
he wore upon his person. One of them dropped
to the ground and went off, the ball penetrating his
bowels and coming cut at his back, causing death.
-Erehange Paper.
Cobb is the man who was expelled from the
Confederate Congress week before last
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29

e To Mrs Margaret Grier and Mrs w. T.
Alexander of this county, indebted for speci-
mems of fine sorghum syraP: sad t. Cst John Black
for lot of very large sweet potatoes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29

Quaker depatation from England TO the yearly
meeting in North Carolina has been refused cross
ing of the Confederate lines. That's right.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29

q 1--WE of our file papers are missing. If any
of our subscribers have copies cf the Democrat Of
29th Dec. 1868. and 18th April, 1864. they would
oblige US by letting US have copy of each
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29

A COOP WIsH.-Not long since a jolly son of
the Emerald Isle, who had just received intelli-
gence of the safety Of one of his two sons 10 the
service, from whom be had not heard for many
weeks, celebrated his JOY at the event by getting
on big spree. The result was noisy row, where
upon Paddy was gobbled up by the Marshals and
carried before one of our magistrates. 1rishman-
like, he acknowledged his failing, but SO patheti-
cally pleaded his cause that the heart Of the JUS
tice was touched, and he was let off with COM
paratively light fine. A sympathizing bystander
paid the bill. Paddy was delighted, and with a
peculiar shrug of his shoulders, as he turned to
leave the room, remarked to the presiding officer
"May it phase yer honor, I'm much obleeged to ye;
and my wish to yer honor is that ye may be siEcn
yares in Purgatory before the ould Divii finds ye
out; and when he does, may he lei. ye off with as
small fine we've made me pay this day
Columbia Cdroitaion.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29

ssy- We learn that fire occurred yesterday on
the up train from Columbia, about three miles be-
low Chester, which consumed three cotton cars,
and destroyed the track for a short distance
Carolina Times, Goth.
We learn that fire cars, instead of three, were
burnt, destroying so bales cotton The cotton was
Owned BY the Charlotte & s. c. Railroad company.
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-15

HOWARD'S Er
.--4 CANCER AND GAMER syRtyP s--s,
-..,i. CANCER AND CANkER SYkUP "----
a.4ssoy-il Sarpdsses all kaoica Repaedies
-4404 ...i Sarpdsses all kao,en Remedies
roR TUE CURE OF. ~. s.,.-.s
= Cancers, Canker, Salt Rheum, old Sores.
Cancers, Canker, Salt Rheum, old Sores
Erysipeias, Scrofula, Tumors, Ulcers
Sold by II, II. Hay, Druggist, Agent for Portland
and vicinity. yec3l cod & w3m
Sore Throat, s....
Cough,
.Fh r Cold, SfTg Sa4t
and similar troubles II suffered to- progress result
IN serious Pulmonary, Bronchi !. and Asthmatie af-
fections. ottentimes iacarable.- -al.t 4.
BRoWNiS BRONCHI AL TRoCHES,
are compounded so as so rsac directly the seat of
'he qssi use and gira almost IN slant relief
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-15
U. S. nIarshal's Notice.

UNITED STATES OF AxERrcA. '-.
TAXA District Of Mainc, So, 80
DuRSUANf to citations from the Hon. Ashur
Il Ware. Judge of the United States Dis riot
Court, within and for the District Of Maine, TO me
directed hereby give public notice that the follow
ing beis for salvage hare been fied In said Court.
yizs
A Libel against a rrEexs or CLOTH AND suADRr
Day Goops. q e. ~. ,fe-... l...f l..
A Libel against A Ioror Day 6oopr, &C.
+ A Libel against A QUANTITY or Goops, WARIs
AND MERCHANDISE .s..-,. -...a-..
Li5sI against a Lor or DRY GooDs
(. A Libel agaipst A QUANTITY OF GOODS, WARES
AND MERCHANDIzE
= A Libel szains. A Lor OF Oar GooDs. &c.
A LIBEL against A Lot or Day Gooos, &C.
A Libel against ONE CAsK TuRPENTfSE &C.
Esbes against A Lor or WooLEN GooDs. &C.
y A Libel against A Lot OF BRoADoL orHs. &C.
A LIE! against A Lot or WOODEN GOODS. &c.
&C. Z
A Laef against A Lor OF aoops. IxAruxR. &C..
- more particu ary SGT forth in fsid Libels; that
hearing and trial will be had thereon at Portland
IN said District on Friday. the eighteenth day OF
March current, where any persons interested there
In may appear and shew cause, II any can be shown.
wherefore the same shoufd not be decreed liable
salvage and disposed Of according TO law.
Dated at Portland. this fourteenth day Of March
A. ID. 1894. D. S-.1gz :. F.A. QUINBY,
U. s. Deputy Marshal Dist. of Maine.
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-15
Farz,a for sale.

TUE subscriber offers for rae bis farm pleasant.
4 ~ situatcd at the Village of windham Center,
~ miles from Portland. and within 90 rods Of Town
Blacksmith Shop. Said Farm contains about 90
acres OF the best Of land suitably divided into now
Ing pastarng and tllage, cuts from 30 TO 40 tons Of
consist OF a II story house with porch and wood
house; new barn 40 by 50 feet with convenient out
also good wood lot in the vicinity of said Farm
which will be sold with IL IL desired. Any person
wishing 70 purchase good Farm. pleasantly located
10 agood ghtorheod will do well 70 look ut this
Farm before purchasing elswhere For particulars
enquire Of Saml Freeman, No. AZ. Portland Street,
Portland, or the subscriber on the premises,
.gJ i. HOWARD G. FREEMAN.
Windham. March. IA. 1854.
mchl5 eodlwk w3wH sa5af a..4 &.
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-15

BEER-IN STRAITs.-On Saturday evening
man not unknown to tame, who has figured in
the chair editorial of several democratic pa
pers-in Lewiston, Belfast and Bath - and
whose name has been mentioned in connec-
ton with a proposed newspaper arrangement
in this city, was passing along the street at
that witching hour of night when ghosts visit
old church yards and witches mount into the
air on broomsticks, under the weight of more
beer than any one man can safely carry, and
he undertook to give vent to his hilarious feel
ing by cheering for JEFF. Davis. A passing SOL
der, whose business it is to look after the
friends of the aforesaid 81. d., very promptly
and properly knocked him down. He was
rescued from being made a prisoner by inter-
posing friends, and escaped from the melee
with the loss of his hat 4-- .....
The Portland daily press., 1864-03-15

! THAcKERAY.-D. Appleton ,6 Co., New
York, have just issued The Story of the Life
and Literary labors of Thackeray, the Hnmor-
list and the Man OF Letters, including selec-
ton from his Characteristic speeches now for
the first time gathered together, by Theodore
Taylor, Esq, to which is added In Memorium
by Charles Dickens and sketch by Anthony
Trollope, with portrait and illustrations. For
sale in this city by Hall L. Davis.