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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-03

Taken up and entered on my EStray Book by John C
Deunjs living in the eastern past of Mecklenburg
~. black and white COW with crumple horns ma rk-
ed with crop and underbit the left and crop
and bit the right Said cline to his house
last November. Appraised at $40.
JOHN MCCONNELL,
April Is. 1854. County Ranger.
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NOTICE..

TO CONTRA CTORS AND SA HTERS.
Office of c. S. Naval Ordnance Works.
Charlotte, N. G., April, 1864. {
Proposals will be received at this Office during the
present month, for furnishing the following kinds of
Lumber required at this establishme1t-sze of bills
regulated to suit contractors--viz:
Yellow Pine, Black Walnut
Hickory. White Oak
Poplar Ash.
II. ASHTON RAMSAY,
Chief Eng. &. S Navy in charge.
April IL, 1864 Ct
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STRAYED

Fcom my Pasture Wilson Wallaces, about the
lsg of Nov. last, red COW which l bought at luc-
ton formerly owned by VIM. Tassy Alex tnder. Also,
the time and place, spotted HEIFER, of the
brndle order. She sold at auction by Mr. Morri-
of Pioneer Mills. will pay liberal reward for
their delivery to for information that | can
get them. W: A. COOK.
Feb iS, 1854 If
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II EHOBOTH FURNACk3,

LINCOLN COUNTY, N. G,
THREE NILES EAST OF IRON P O.
The proprietors announce to the public that this
Furnace is in full blast and will make castings all
kinds to order Also, Pig Iron is made and offered for
sale. SHIP & REINHAPDT
March l, 1864 3m- pd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-03
Announcement.

We, as soldiers, respectfully announce IHOMAS
R. MAGILL a a candidate for the House of Common
for Union county, at next regular election IN Aug
next, and such will be voted for by
MANY SOLDIERS IN THE ARMY.
December %. 1863 tepd
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For the LEGISLATURE.

date for reelection to the House of Commons from
Meckenburg county.
April /, 1864 te-pd
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NOTICE..

OFFICE OF WESTERN PLANK ROAD COMPANY, /
Lincolnton, N. c. April H. 1864.
To the Stockholders of the Western Plank ROAD
Company: The Confederate Tax the individual
shares in this company will be paid by the President
C. G. HENDERSON, Prest.
April Is, 1864 1t West. p. R. Company
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-03
Announcement.

We, soldiers, respectfully announce Capt. j. E
MOORE a candidate for Sheriff of Union county at
next regular election in August and as such will
be voted for by MANY SOLDIERS.
Feb IL. 1864 If
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WANTED.

One Hundred Bushels DRIED APPLES for which the
highest market price in the new issue will be paid
Seud by Express to Raleigh my expense with bill
to be paid on delivery of fruit
W. WHITAKER. Jr.,
April IL. 1864 st Raleigh, N. G.
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NOTICE.

The firm of WILLIAMS, OATES & Co. is this day
(Jan. LIST, 1864 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 -, 1865
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-03
LOST,

On Saturday the 26th of March, Certificates for
per cent Confederate Bonds, made in the of
John Faggart, for S1000one for $500 and other for
5000 They were lost between Charlotte and Oaklawn
in Cabarrus NJ W. JOHNSTON
April 18, 1864 3t-nd
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PEA MEAL.

We keep at Steam FIGURING Mill in this place
Pea Meal for feeding cows and stock Also, we have
on hand at all times, Family, Extra, Superfne and
coarse Flour We warrant our family -four.
Corn Neal and Grits can always be had at the MILL
j. WILKES Il co.
Jan'y l, 1862
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-03
Announcer ent.

The frieDds Of Coz. WILLIAM ". GREER announce
him as q candidate to represent Mecklenburg county
in the Senate at the ensuing August election.
March % 1854 te-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-03
NOTICE..

Application will be made to the Legislature of North
Carolina, at the ensuing session, for amendments tC
the Charter of the Town of Charlotte
April Is, 1854 1t
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WHEAT!

The snbscriber is prepared 10 purchase The new
crop of Wheat at the highest market price Farmers
will find it to their advantage to call at the CHAR.
LOTTE STEAM MILLS before selling.
Jan'y l. 1868 If JNO. WILKES.
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500 REWARD.

Runaway about the LIST May last, negro girl named
JANE belonging so the estate of A. A. Coffey decd
Said negro is Is years old, about feet inches
high very dark She has very large feet toes turned
much more than common. 1t is supposed that she
is in the neighborhood of Charlotte, N. c. and pass
ing herself free. will pay hundred dollars for
the apprehension and delivery of said negro me- or
if lodged in any Jail SO that can get her.
K. G. POTTS, Admir-
Pleasant Valley, Lancaster Dist, 81 {.
Feb 2, 1864 3mpd
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CARRIAGE and WAGON WORK,
~
And Blacksmithing.
And Blacksmithing.

The subscriber informs the public that he will
tnue to carry the business of Repairing Carriages
Bugges Wagons, &C., at the shop formerly occupied
by John Harry, College street, in the of the
Mansion House.
He is also prepared to do any Blacksmith work that
may be required such Shooting Horses, repairing,
&c.
CHARLES WILSON.
January r. 1864 If
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NOTICE.

All persons indebted to RULINGS h SPRINGS,
by note or account, hereby notified to call upon
VIM. W. Grier ex-sherif, and make immediate settle
ment J. NJ. SPRINGS.
February 8. 1868 IF
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January -, 1865
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-02-03
State Legislature.

From reports of the doings Of the State
Legislature, we observe that bills have
been introduced, as follows: To author
ize County Treasures to receive notes of
the Seneca County Bank for taxes. To
require the State Courts to certify in lille
gal arrest cases the suits and prosecution
to the United States Courts. To allow
guardians and administrators to sell real
estate at private sale, which was indef-
nitely postposed. A resolution of thanks
to the Sanitary Commission and Soldiers
Aid Societies was adopted. The Senate
passed a resolution asking Congress to
adopt a more expeditions mode of trans
hitting the soldiers money totheir friends
at home.
A bill was introduced providing for the
REGISTRATION of the names of voters in this
State; also n authorizing county Urea
surers to receive notes of National Banks
for taxes; also one TO allow jurors, in cases
before Justices of the Peace, one dollar
per day instead of fifty cents for each
case.
The Senate passed a bill allowing Pros
ecuting Attorneys ten per cent. commits
sion for collecting fines, etc.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-02-03
New Advertisements
PR CTUE
OF
DAILY, TRI-WEEKLY & WEEKLY
STATE JOURNAL
FOR THE YEAR 1864.
PR 10 CTUS
FOB TIT YEAR 1864.

The wonderful events that are now Transporting
in this country. upon which the eyes of the world
are fixed, render a good newspaper a necessity In
every intelligent family.
Thankful for the increasing patronage that has
attended their efforts to make the Ohio State Jour
are promPted to continued efforts in the direction
of progress and Improvement.
1t - their aim to make the Journal a complete
compendium Of news, n chaste and pleasant fire
side companion, a faithful market guide. a fearless
and truthful exponent of political matters, n pune
tual chrOnicier Of Legislative and Congressional
proceedings and, in short, n weekly summary of
events in the political. social, religious, scientific
and commercial world. With this end in view. il
will contain a full summary of current news. Con-
gressiOnal Reports. Legislative Proceedings. Mar
kot Reports, Foreign and Domestie). the Latest
Telagraphic Reports. Political Intelligence. Liter
AIRY Gossip, Choice Poetry Original and selected
Editorials on current Topics. Stories. Sketches. &c.
Due attention will also be given to Agricultural
and Educational affairs.
The News Department viii embrace the latest
Foreign Domestic nnd Intelligence. received by
mail and telegraph, carefully cOlluted, down to the
hour Of going to press.
The War for the Union will be faithfully ehr0ni-
Clcd each important event down to the latest mo-
ment being presented, with full details Of Battles,
and Of Military and Naval movements.
The Ohio State journal, now, a. heretofore, viii
heartily sustain the Administration in ITS efforts TO
put down the existing iratricidal rebellion against
the best and the fTeest government on earth. In
doing this it may be called upon at times to speak
plainly: but II will always speak upon conviction
Of duty and never as an aduiatOr of men in high
from traitors and sympathiEers with rebellion. who
cloak their treasonablcs sentiments under the hypO-
critical cry iOfa peace that is Ia be obtained only
by compromise with rebels IN arms.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-02-03
"COnfscatisn" in YOUNGSTOWN.

1t is currently reported that the print
ing Office of the "Mahoning Sentinel" at
youngstown, was a few days, or nights,
since, entered by some persons, whose
names we have not heard mentioned, and
the materials therein knocked into pi,
and in part thrown into the street.
We know nothing of the immediate
u of this vandal raid on the property
of the publisher, Mr.. Webb, only from
the rumors afoat, the principal of which
states that the editor had a personal mis-
understanding with some returned SOL
diers, growing out of his censuring them
for re-enlisting, denouncing their patri-
otto action in insulting terms. The SOL
diers demanded a retraction, which was
refused, when they proceeded to execute
summary vengeance on their villiier.
From the tenor of the SentiEePS edit
orials, for months past, we can see that
it would require very little on Mr.. Webb's
part, to render himself especially obnox-
ious to men who have been battling for
their country. Nevertheless we sincerely
regret that any of our brave soldiers
should so far forget themselves as to be
led in a fit of evaporation to be guilty of
so serious a breach of the law, and such
an unwarranted interference with private
property. Whatever may have been
their aggravation, il could not justify
their conduct. And while we have not a
spark of sympathy, but a deep detesta-
ton, for the venomous maligners of our
ceuntry's cause and its noble defenders,
we feel it our duty, TO boldly condemn all
mobocratic assumptions, for whatever
cause, where civil law is operative, wheth-
er it comes from a legion of New York
anti-draft rioters or a squad of a half doz-
en- o~ver-zealous patriots in a country vii
lage. We think all sound thinking men
are opposed TO mob-law from principle
1t is not merely squestion of expediency,
as some fain TO believe. 1t is a blow that
carries a shock to the center of social or
ganization. And if men will wink at the
madness of rioters, instead of r~eproving it,
they must take care that the viper thus
taken to their bosoms does not return
their kindness with a sting. But more
than this, we are inclined 10 believe that
the quitting" of copperhead newspaper
Offices does the Union cause more injury
than good. 1t creates an active sympa-
thy for the sufferers among their friends,
who 90 TO work TO repair their losses with
desperate energy, and make sacrifices
that could not be extorted under less ex-
citing circumstances In fact We can see
no benefit, either present or prospective,
to follow from mob violence. We think
soldiers degrade themselves, when they
stoop TO the low work of sacking a poor,
contemplate, one-horse copperhead print
ing Office. 1t is not so difficult to accom-
plish as to confer heroism, nor sorespecta-
bic as to confer honor. 1t is, on the whole,
contemplate.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-02-03
Mr.. Chester Again-aThe Gods"

We are very sure hat those who heard
Mr.. Chester's lecture on "0ld Boys and
Girls" a few weeks since, will be pleased
to learn that the Lecture Committee has
invited him TO visit US again and deliver
his poem, entitled 'The God" and that
it will be given at Webb's Hall, on Thurs
day evening, February 4th. The poem
was read by Mr.. Chester before the Cleve-
land Library Association a few weeks
since, and is spoken of as follows by one
of the Dailies:
Notwithstanding the pelting storm and
shocking condition of the streets, a fair
house, and what was still more gratifying,
n highly intellectual and appreciated one,
gathered last evening to hear Mr.. Ches-
ter's poem on "The Gods" before the
Library Association.
1.-THE mental banquet we promised was
literally given, for though the poem was
six hundred lines in length, and took fif-
fifteen, and the universal sentiment at
its close was, why what a brief prodnc-
ton ~ as that ali?" This was, in our
l00kulCnls IA hAShCSb C1COAA4AuAA Auul
could be passed upon the gifted speaker.
''0f the poem we have to say that it vas
a most brilliant effort, replete with hu-
NOR, wit, sarcasm, pathos and patriotism,
sparkling with gems. orient pearls, sweet
flowers, garland wreathes, laurel and crys-
tai. Beautiful in conception, elevated in
thought, searching in its criticism, elo-
quent in its patriotism and pure in its
morlity. 1t opened with a glance at the
Gods of mythology, each of whom were
made TO pass in rapid review before u.s.
Thus Apollo, Jupiter, Venus, Neptune,
Mars, Bellona, Bacchus, Ceres, and host
of other deities were introduced, a brief
word spoken and they were dismissed
Then came the gods of to-day, for
1--WE have idols too"
the speaker said, and mammon, fashion,
glory, fame, party, sect, reform, and 9th
er modern idols were pictured to US /;
their vices, and virtues held up as in a
mirror TO our gaze, and few there were
who could not recognize the very age
and body of the time" in the faithful
portraiture drawn of each. We have rare
ly listened 10 a more m~eritorious, or bril-
liant production, and, as might be expect
ed, it elected unbounded applause, and
its early conclusion was received with I'M
feigned regret"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-02-03
The Spirit of Our Armies.

We publish elsewhere in this paper in
teresting extracts from letters of an Off
Ger in the army of the Cumberland, rela-
tive to the condition of our forces in a sec
ton of that Military Department. 1t is
a matter for much regret that the brave
men in that part of the service should be
obliged by the fortunes of "grim-visaged
war; to endure such hardships as the wri-
ter most graphically narrates. Its enough
toundergo the ordinary privations of camp
life and the imminent perils of battle
fields, without the super-added miseries
of being scourged by freezing winter
storms, amid hunger and nakedness. Is
1t not strange that bitter walls and COM
plants from those suffering soldiers have
not reached our ears in thunder tones,
And who would dare to censure them had
their hardships been told to the country
in audible complaints? But to the amaze
ment of their fellow-country-men, the
glorious defenders of the nation. have no
SOA4 y " ICuoCIF AO CDdl k0b VI NOAO
neglect, Of needless suffering and depri-
vationsl Their conduct appears sublimely
heroic; it proves them to be earnest, res
olute men, who defy the severest vicissi-
tudes of fortune, to ALLEVIATE their devo-
ton to their country, or compromise their
patriotism. 1t is 10 empty, undeserved
.aTalNnr - nv that fha bravo
men who have gone forth as the champi-
ons of the nations integrity, are actuated
by the same noble motives, the same love
of liberty and nationally, that enabled
their revolutionary ancestors to endure
the wintry horrors of Valley Forge, and
follow with naked, bleeding feet, over
the frozen ground the flag Of Washing
ton. What a proud thought ii is 10 real
ize that in this day there are so many
thousands willing to suffer as heroically
as did their ancestors for the cause of lib
ertyl And how very encouraging to every
lover of his country to know that all is
done cheerfully and with a zeal that stands
unparalleled in history. But the most
wonderful fact of all is that these glori-
Gus veterans, SCARED and bronzed by the
conflicts and storms of three terrible years
of strife are re-enlisting almost TO a man
for three years longer service, if the coun-
try needs them that long to resist the reb-
els. This is sublime. 1t is an aggregation
of heroism the like of whose majesty the
world has never witnessed. Noble, brave,
devoted, selfsacrifsing men, your u
try a not honor you too much, nor his
tory speak too ~gloriously in your unfsd-
ing praise.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-02-03
General Garfield i'm Congress.

On Tuesday, the 2sth of January there
was a warm debate on the Confscation
Bill, General Garfield advocating the to-
tai confscation of the real and personal
estate of rebels. Aspecial dispatch 10 the
Cleveland Leader, says
'The Conhscation act was discussed in
the House to-day. Mr.. Finch, of Ohio,
made a desperate speech on the Demo
cratic side, and was followed by Garfield,
in what many Of the old members united
in pronouncing the best speech of the
session. He was warmly congratulated
at his close, and a large edition of his
speech was subscribed for by members for
circulation among their constituents"
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-02-03
From the goth Regiment.
CAMP 10Th ONO Vols. VIcKsBURG,
MISSISSIPPI. Jan. 10. 1864. I

CAM 10TH OHIO Vols. NIcKsBURG,
MISSISSIPPI, Jan. 10, 1864.
Eds. Chronicle 1t is o often that l
trouble you with my effusions, but when
ever anything occurs of which l think
you feel a personal interest, 1 feel it my
duty, and a pleasure to set it down.
One of the most important movements
in a military point of view, hat has taken
place in this Department since the siege
of Vicksburg, is the re-enlisting of the
old troops, as veteran volunteers. If the
re-enlisting has been as universal in every
Department, as in this, it is as heavy a
blow on rebellion as was the election last
fall. The soldiers here are determined to
see the end of the war, and intend to
wear the Federal Uniform until treason
is crushed, and the national emblem
floats over every foot of territory in the
rebellious States. The patriotism of the
Weathera and battle-worn heroes of the siege
of Vicksburg, is unbounded, and nearly
every man whose circumstances will ad-
init of If, has re-enlisted. They feel as if
they cannot retire from the field while
there is a traitor left. The Goth Ohio is
not behind in the veteran service. She
has raised over three-fourths of the num-
Der eligible to ~re-enlist, and will soon be
on our way home to Ohio, to spend thirty
days. Brigadier General Force. four old
Colonel is going TO Ohio with us.
Company II is all right, and has its
proper number of veterans to make it a
Veteran Company, and will accompany
the balance of the regiment to Ohio
When we reach Cincinnati, l will tele-
graph to Warren when we may be expect.
ed there. The boys are in fine health,
and also in fine spirits over the prospects
of a visit to TIumbull County.
The weather has been unusually cold
for this country, for several days.
Hoping to see you all soon, 1 remain
Yours truly,
E. c. DOWNS,
Capt. Goth Ohio Vols.
P. S. do not yet know when we shall
start from here.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-02-03

The Supreme Count of the State of New
York have issued a perpetual injunction
against Eaton and Jenk ins for counter
feiting Ayers Cathartic Pills, holding
them responsible for the cruel imposition
in what they have done and restraining
them from further like injury TO thepub-
lie. If in any class of our people more
than another needs the ~interposition of
law to shield them from imposture, it is
the sick and suffering who are unable to
protect themselves. A remedy so uni
versally employed as Ayers Pills by all
classes, both to cure and prevent disease,
should as it does, have every security the
law can afford it, from counterfeit and
imitation .-lCabinet, Schenectady.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-02-03
The Invalid Corps.
BURNSIDE BARRACKS, INDIANAPOLIS,
INDIANA, January 20, 1864.
CEYL0N.

BURNSIDE BARRACKS, INDIANAPOLIS,
INDIANA, January 20, 1864.
Having already communicated the fact
to you of my being transferred into the
Invalid Corps, in consequence of general
disability, contracted whilst upon active
duty in the field, no doubt from the nov
city of its organization, a description of
that which it was intended for, may prove
interesting to you.
The Invalid Corps was intended as q
"Corps d. Honor" and highly recon-
mended by the President and War De-
partment at Washington, as a place of
refuge and rest for debilitated and wound
ed soldiers, who had contracted their af-
f%ictions while bravely defending the flag,
and who have been in the service since
the beginning Of this wicked rebellion,
and who were some of the first who COM
piled with the Presidents Proclamation
for the determination of this reasonable
and unhappy calamity which has befel
our once happy and prosperous land
The records of the Invalid Corps will show
that its members were among the first for
bravery and endurance, while participa-
ting in hard contested fields with the ell
envy. The writer of this communication
has passed through the fiery ordeal of the
paraphrenalia of grim yisaged war;"
and could a tale unfold which would
startle the hardest heart, could he be-
hold the reality of the battle field in all
its tumult and horror.
The Invalid Corps was organized in the
month of July last, and is composed of
soldiers from the various regiments which
constitute the Grand Army" of the
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-02-03
DEBILITY,
Resulting from fsvers of any kind-thess Bitter
will restore your strength in a very short time.
FEVER AND AGUE.

The ehills viii not return if these Bitters are used.
No person IN a Fever and Ague District should be
without them.
From Rev. J. Newton Brown, D. D.. Editor of the
encyclopedia of Religious knoWledge1
Although not disposed to favor or recommend
Patent Medicines generally, through distrust OF
their ingredients and effects, yet know Of no sui
hcient reasons why a man may not testify to the
beIehts he believes himself to have received from
any simple preparation. IN the hope he may thus
contribute 10 the benefit of others.
l do this the more readily in regard to HOofand's
German Bitters, prepared BY DIR. g. NJ. Jackson, Of
this city, because l was prejudieed against them for
many years, under the impression that they were
chiefly an AlehohOhc mixture / am indebted to
my friend, Robert Shoemaker, Esq, for he removed
this prejudice by proper tests. and for encourage
ment 10 try them when suffering from great and
long continued debility. The use of three bottles
of these BiIters, at the beginning of the present
year. was followed by an evident relief, and rest0-
ration to q degree of bodily and mentalyigor which
l had not felt for six months before, and had al
most despalred Of regsining. 1 therefore thank God
and my friend for directing 70 the use Of them.
J. MENTION BROWN.
Philadelphia. June n. 1851.
Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1864-02-03
MARRIAGES.


On the 9th ultimo at the Franklin House. Warren.
by S. NJ. Carter, Esq, Mr.. HENRY c. CAREY,
of the 9th o. V. l., and Miss NANCY LAUGH
LIN, Of Mecca.
On the first inst. by the Mayor, at his oaee. in
Warren, Mr.. EDMUND WILLIAMS and Mrs.
JANE DAVIS, both of Weathersield.