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White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-03-31

Dos'r usE SoDA-Nor any of the comI
mon kinds of Sslerstls in making bread.
II ycu value health and desire to have
bread that 10 palatabls. Always use De
Lands Chsmical Sslsratus, and yen will
hsvs Q pure article. It may Be had as
the grocsrs'.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-03-31

q ~ Two more Missouri River boats,
the Florence and the Spread Eagle, have
sunk'within few days Past. and are q
total loss. In the present scarcity Of
boats. and the high rates Of freight. the
loss will Be felt BY the business commu.
atty.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-03-31

A son Of G. r. R. james. the y NH nbIo
h . /" solitary herssmsn" 10 -
cavalry regiment.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-03-31

r. The Chief is driving At something
we can't make out.-Topeke Record.
Il is sonsthins you have already made
ont, and sworn 10 ne a
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-03-31

The Manchester people srs os"ir. ,ulii
to end wsighty stones in Their Cos
sts cotton bales. It is a. old aieA'
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-03-31

A soldier in ons Of the ha :
camps, says the motto win s..." sn.
/" United we sleep: divided ws lf's''
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-03-31

Cisrke Mills il so uniformly suse'
10 bronze statues, he mnst sIssy' n
ca,t in his sye.-Losisrlle De~oera''
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-03-31

~ The Atlantic Monthly. for April.
has arrived. laden with choice contribu-
tions. The following is list of the con-
tents: Fighting Facts for Fogies The
Wreck Of Rivermouth; The Schoolmas-
tsr's Story; Pictor Ignotus; The First
Visit To Washington; House and Home
Pspers; The Black Preacher Fouquet
che Magnificent: Among the Mormons :
On Picket Duty; Our Progressive In
dependence; Published By Tieknor &
Fields, Boston. at 90 a year.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-03-31

r. Pneumonis. - Is common every
Winter and Spring. is now prevailing
to considerable extent in this part Of
The country. bot is Of . much milder type
than usual. We have heard Of no deaths.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-03-31

A womsn hss besa .rressse :. ,hsIs
Fransisco for bathing herself ~
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-03-31

FAREWELL, PAwPAws The Pawpaw
season is drawing to . close. It has no,
been very good year for them. For q
time they domineered over. insulted and
abused Union citizens, and carried on d
il Pawpsws were fruit that lasted for.
ever. But their course is run. Gen
Rosecrans is re.establishing Union rule
in Missouri. The Pawpaws are being
rapidly dissrmed. and their places sup'
piled with Union Militia. We learn thai
they have been stripping the Pawpsw
company at Oregon. to day. We do moi
believe the Union Militia will commit
any outrages; but We do think that reb'
els will again have to toe the mark, and
that those who remained quiet and refus'
ed to join the Pawpaws. will fare the
best. SO mote it BE-.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-03-31

KANSAS Observation-Disclosures is get.
ting up Dictionary expressly for ths
latitude of Kansas. By permission. w
copy few of his definitions
Coppsrhead-One who does not sup
port Jim Lane.
Fraud-To defeat Jim Lane for office
Re6el-A man who owns good horse
Bri6ery-Rsfusing to sell ont to jim
Lane. f--f
Tremendous Indignation Aseting-
Half dozen office holde,s in conclave.
Henest and Aneorrupt;5le-One who
opposes Carney from personal spite.
A Friend of Ransas-One who con.
tinually humbugs her people.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-03-31

~ We have heard Of the golden sgs.
the age Of brouzs. the age of iron. Ietc. !;
bot this 10 pre-sminently The age Of stsal.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-03-31

Eleven hundred persons afs -
by tie Government q Chs'ssO'
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-03-31

} r. Scarlet Fever Is raging in The
country eight or ten miles West of here,
and about Falls City. Nsbrsska. Quite
a number Of children have died Of it.
We have heard Of no cases In town.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-03-31

~ Frank Blair and Col. McClurg,
Of Missouri. had tremendous quarrel in
Congress. the other day. McClurg said
he had the saus regard for Blair that be
would have for . condemned criminal ;
and Blair called McClurg an infamous
liar and scoundrsl. No danger Of fight.
It Is since reported that Blair intends to
resign his seat in Congress. Perhaps he
means to act upon the Same principle Is
The old fellow who forgsve man debt,
to save himself from being cheated out Of
the money. By resigning. Blair will
save himself from being ousted by Knox.
White Cloud Kansas chief. [volume] (White Cloud, Kan.) 1857-1872, 1864-03-31

A PRopER Movr.-steps are being ta'
ken to build q bridge over Cedar Greek
on the road between here and Highland
and there is good prospect that th'
work will be accomplished in . sher
time. We know of no place where I
bridge ID more needed, a. it "beats hor
rible." The descent at this place. OF
either side, is almost PERCEPTIONS. th'
stream very narrow, and during almos
the entire year is . perfect mire- hole
The travel on this road is very extensive
and it is almost . daily occurrence fol
wagons to stick fast. break down, or up
aet. Let the work 90 on. .s-. -4-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

retarded by want of experience in the business,
which had to be supplied, from time to time, by
instructions in the new line of duty
5th. In many localities the supply of grain
sacks has been insufficient, SO that produce re-
quired to be put in bags could not be taken up
and moved off.
9th. 10 some States, particularly IN Virginia
and North Carolina, crops had been shorter than
usual. In fertile regions 10 these States, foods
have been unusually destructive. Had the yield
10 Virginia and North .Caroliua been an average
one, very large stores would have been accumula-
ted at points most accessible to the armies opera
ting in those States
7th tt will be observed that the report is par
tial; more complete information will be commun-
Gated when the required returns are forwarded
from the several States No reports have been
received from the Trans Mississssippi Department;
there is advices, however that the officers en-
gagged there in executing the laws.
The valuation is made at the rates established
by the Com missioners of Virginia, which, although
much below the market value, would be the cost
to the government, if the supplies were impressed.
Reports from Mississippi and Tennessee have
been received, and are, therefore, not included
i'm the above statement.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

ADJ'T l. INSP'R GENERALS OFFICE, !
RICHMOND Va, Feb 4, 1864.
General Orders, No ID.
The following order is published for the Information
of all concerned:
CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA
War Department, Richmond, Feb /, 1854.
l. All prisoners heretofore held by the United States
authorities whether officers, soldiers civilians re-
ceived at City Point before the lst Of January
hereby declared exchanged.
2. All officers and men of the Vicksburg capture,
who reported for duty Enterprise Miss. at any time
prior to the l4th of November 1862 and whose names
were forwarded to me by Maj Gen John Forney are
declared exchanged.
8. All officers and of the Vcksburg capture,
belonging to the LIST Tennessee Heavy Artillery, who
reported for duty at Marietta, Ga. and whose names
were forwarded TO ne by Col a. Jackson, declared
exchanged. RO. GUILD,
Agent of Exchange.
(Signed) 5. COOPER,
Adj't and Inspector General
Feb 1864 ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16
REVENUE.
An act to amend an Act entitled "ReDenue,' "
ratified the / 1h dag Of January, 1863.

An act to amend an Act entitled "Reuenue,"
ratified the l1th day Of January, 1863.
Section l. Be it enacted by the General As
sembly of the State of North Carolioa, and it is
hereby enacted by the authority of the same,
That the 18th paragraph, under schedule A, Sec
tion TO- of said act, be amended that said para
graph shall read as follows: On every dollar of
nett profit or dividend declared, received or due,
during the year preceding the lst day of April in
each year, upon money capital invested in man.
ufacturing cotton or .woolen goods, leather or
other articles made of leather, iron and tobacco;
also on every dollar of profit made by the purchase
and sale of corn, -four, bacon and other provisions
SALT cotton, tobacco, leather, and naval stores also
on every dollar of nett dividend or profit money
invested in steamboat. companies, (whether incor-
porated not) and in railroads, tax of two cents
Sec 2. Be it further enacted, That there shall
be levied every dollar of nett profit or dividend
on the purchase and sale of articles imported into
the State from neutral ports through the blockade
of our coast, or which shall be brought from the
States with which at war, and sold in this
State, tax of five cents, and it shall be the duty
OF the Sheriff of the counties in which said sales
made, to proceed forthwith to collect the tax
authorized by this section as soon sales are
made, under the same penalties for neglect
prescribed for neglect in similar cases, in an act
entitled Revenue" to which this is an amend
ment.
Sec. g. Be it further enacted, That 10Th para
graph under section Sc of said act, schedule B, be
and the same is hereby repealed.
Sec 4. Be it further enacted That this act
shall be in force from its ratification.
Read three times in General Assembly, this
18th day of December, A. d. 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16
SlO0 REWARD.

Runaway about the LIST May last, negro girl named
JANE, belonging 10 the estate of A. A. Cofey decd
Said negro is Is years old, about feet inebe,
high, very dark She has very large eet toes tufIed
much more than common. II is supposed that she
is in the neighborhood Of Charlotte N c. and is pass,
ing herself free. Twill pay hundred dollars for
the apprehension and delivery of said negro me- or
if lodged in any Jail so that can get her.
r. q. POTTS, Admr.
Pleasant Valley. Lancaster Dist.'S. c.
Feb 2, 1864 3mpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16
A PATRIOTIC LADY,S PLAN.
AsHEvILLE, N. c., Jan. 90, 1864

: AsHEvILLE, N. C., Jan. 80, 1864.
To- Et'itor Of the Richmond Dispatch:
Dear Sir: Knowing how constantly you are oc
cupied with the advancement of our cause, feel
that you will not deem it impairment if bring to
your notice suggestion made to few days
since by highly educated aud patriotic lady Of
this place. She proposes that every woman in the
Confederacy should give all her silver, much or
little to add to its at this trying crisis
She is Of opinion, and think correctly, that many
millions Of bullion-a noble offcriug-could thus
be laid on our countrys' altar
''What woman," she asks, "would not glory in
the wooden spoons that would replace the sver?'
For she would eheerfuly give 6p relics of for
ty years standing-marriagc presents, and the
more substantial household silver given to her by
her husband. She asks, sis the thing feasiblc?''
beg leave to repeat the question to you, as
one better able to answer it. 1t has seemed to me
that an association among the ladies, after the plan
Of the Mt. Vernon Association, might answer the
purpose. The Cashiers Of the different Banks
might be the temporary aeposiiaries of the eontri-
buttons.
Do me the favor to write few lines on the sub
jcct, if you do not think it chimerical 81.
Our correspondent suggests the best plan. Let
the ladies' take hold of it and it cannot fail 1t is
not chmerical a
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16
RUNAWAY

From the plantation of Mrs. R. A. Hunter In Sharon
neighborhood, negro man named WASH, about 35
years old, medium size, and copper color II is sup
posed that he has been persuaded off by some mean
white person, and may be trying to make his way
to the Yankees reward of l0Q will be paid for his
apprehension and delivery TO me- or his confinement in
any Jail. J. w. HUNTER
Feb. 2, 1864. lm-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

On the 18th of February, the residence of the late
S. p. Caldwell, in Cabarrus county, will expose to
public sale large of property, consisting Of
Household and Kitchen uIniture, Corn, Wheat Oats
and great variety OF other property Sale TO con,
tinue from day to day till all is sold. Terms made
known day of sale.
will also hire some fifteen Negroes.
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ACTS.

l. The following Acts of Congress apd Regulations
published for the information of all persons con-
cerned therein:
ACTS
An Act to prevent the Enlistment or Enrolment Of
Substitutes in the Military service Of the Confeder
States.
1.-THE Congress of the Confederate States Of America
do enact, That person liable to military service
shall hereafter be permitted allowed to furnish
substitute for such service shall any substitute be
received enlisted enrolled in the military Of
the Confederate States" Improved December 2sth,
1868.
An Act to put an end to the Exem pton from Military
Service, of those who have heretofore furnished Sub
stitutes.
Whereas in the present circumstances of the coun-
try requires the aid of all who able TO bear arms
The Congress of the Confederate States of Ameri-
ca do enact, That person shall be exempted from
military service by of his having furnished
substituted but this act shall not be construed
affect persons who, though liable render mill
ary service have, nevertheless furnished substitutes
LApproved January 9Th, lsG4l --~ r-. -..
II. Persons rendered liable to military service by
operation of the prect ding acts are placed The
footing with ali others hitherto liable by Acts Of Con-
gress.
Ill Persons horein rendered liable to military SER
vice required report volunteers conscrip
without delay, to the enrolling officers and all who
delay beyond the LIST day Of February. 1864, will be
considered as having renounced the privilege Of yolun
teering. and held for assignment according to law.
Nv. Enrolling officers will proceed, rapidly
practicable, in the enrolment Of persons herein made
liable to militaryeservice. Previous TO enrolment as
teer 10 companies in service the 10Th April 1861
Provided the company chosen does not at the time Of
volunteering reach the maximum number allowed; and
upon such company being selected the volunteer will
receive from the enrolling officer certificate to tho
effect that he has so volunteered; ana no volunteer
will be received into any company except on sueh GER
tifcate Persons fail to make their selection,
the time of enrolment will be assigned according to
v Persons who report the enrolling officers will
be en- roed and may be allowed fnrough OF ten days
before reporting to the camp Of instruction.
WI lil persons whether volunteers. or conscripts
under this order, will pass through the camp of in
sIuctiou of the State TO which they belong and be
forwarded thence TO the companies which are selected
or to which they may be assigned.
VII. The Bureau OF CONSUMPTION is charged with
adopting proper regulations for the enforcement Of this
order
Will All exemptions heretofore granted subject
to a revision, under instructions from the Bureau of
and il found to be improper unautho
lied by law, will be revoked.
By order, s. COOPER,
Feb2 81 Adpt and Inspector General.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16
Feb g. 1864


Book was taken from my house called "Ten Nights
in Bar Room" ] have heard who has it in their
possession. If the person does not bring send it
course Mr. Kahnweiller did word the wise is
sufficient. Z. r. HOLTOE
January Is, 1864
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

We, soldiers, respectfully announce THOMAS
R. MAGILL a candidate for the House Of Commons
for Union county, next regular election in Aug
next, and as such will be voted for by
MANY SOLDIERS IN Army.
December %, 1868 tepd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16
Further Notice.

All persons indebted to the estate of s. p. Caldwell
will make payment immediately, and all persons hAy-
ing claims against said estate will present them in
due time and FORM or this notice will be pleaded in
bar of their recovery.
J. A. GIBSON, Admir-
January 25, 1864. 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16
Gentlemen. Look Here,

have.a Repairing shop at Mr. Allen Cruse's old
stand College street, nearly fronting the Steam
MILL Woodwork and Blacksmithing will be done on
Bugges, Carriages and Wagons at short notice. Any
one wishing good work dOEe will please give me call
Jan rs, 1864 I'm WILLIAM FOSTER.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16
Announcement.

Army NORTHERN VIRoISIA,
January~6, 1864.
Mr. EditoE You will please announce Lt-Col. WM.
LEE DAVIDSON a candidate to represent Mecklen-
burg county in the House of Commons at the August
election in 1864. Col. Davidson has been service
since the commencemt mt of the warts n veteran SOL
der and true patriot. n elected, he represent
MeckeDburg without resigning his position in the field
VoTERs IN CAMP.
January 10, 1864 lm-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

BURNT BY THE YANKEES correspondent
of the Bristol Gazette gives account of the
burning of negro man in an out house, by the
Yankees because he bad the small pox.. The hor-
rible affair occurred near Washington, Rhea coun-
ty, about the 10th of November, and was perpe-
trated by some of Col. Lyons Illinois regiment.
The negro had been stolen by the Yankees from
his master, and contracted the disease in their
company and this is the tender he got at their
hands.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16
Administrator Notice.

All persons holding claims against the estate Of
Tobias Wolfe, deceased, must present thom to
previous to April Conrt, shall make fual 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, 1864-02-16

In Monroe, Union county. c.. neat and comfortable
buildings and pleasant situation, in the suburbs of
town. d. A. COVINGTUG.
Monroe, Feb 2; 1864 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

4 Beautiful Dreone.-To dream of being chas-
ed by tive devils and three enrolling officers.
r. A Dark Picture-A dark lady, on dark
evening looking through pair of pine-bark spec
taces on dark blanket for dark flea that warn t
thar!
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LOST.
Feb 9th.

Certificate of Stock in the Charlotte s. c. Railroad
No. 5S4. All persons cautioned against trading
for said Certificate, as have applied for duplicate
Feb2 1854 4s J. P. ROSS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

BEAR KILLED IN WAKE CoUNTY.-We learn
that bear was killed ia this County Oh Saturday
last, by Mr.. Caleb Penny, about ten miles from
this place He weighed 159 pounds gross, and
127 nett His meat sold 10 the Raleigh mar
ket on Monday morning. The same bear was seen
OIL Fsiday III the mel ghborhood of Boon Hill He
seemed to be pretty much exhausted when he was
klled.-RuieiQL Standard
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16
COnscript Office,

RALEIGH, N. g., January %, 1864. ! =
The annexed order is published for the information
of all concerned Its requirements will be rigidly
forced in every particular.
BY order Col, MALLETT,
Commanding CoNcrpts Tor N. G.
E. J. HARDIN, Adjutant.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

We will exchange Virginia Salt for Pork, as goo
terms as any body.
YOUNG, wRISToN 4 ORR.
December I, 1868 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

ADJ'T AND INSPECTOR GESERAL's OFFICE,
Richmond, Jan. ., 1864.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

THE CURRENcY.-The public still continue to
insist that currency has fallen to one-twentieth
of its nominal value because it takes twenty dol
lars in Confederate notes to buy one dollar in gold
But the truth is that, while Confederate paper has
deprecated to certain extent, gold has risen in
value, and is therefore no longer a fair standard
for deciding the exact amount Of depreciation
which the currency has undergone. Taking some
other material standard, it will be found that
currency is better than is genel ally supposed
At the present time, dollar represents rather
more than pound of cotton, while befnre the war
it represented about eight ten. Here, then, is
proof that, with regard to this article least the
currency has not fallen to less than tenth Of its
former purchasing value The same would be
found true with regard to many other articles, lux
uries excepted. Or the other hand, dollar in
gold would now more than pay days board in
the largest hotel of this town. 1t epce took two
dollars ard half. This shows that gold has at
tanned to at least three times it's former value 1t
will be from these facts that though the ratio
of our currency to gold is as twenty to one, the
real value of the former has not fallen so much as
that ratio has led the public to believe Colun,-
Gid Carolinian
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

DEATH OF Hon. JOHN A WILCox-The Hon
John A Wilcox; member of the House of Repre-
sentatives of the Confederate States from Texas,
died suddenly of apoplexy at his boarding house,
! in Richmond, on the morning of the 7th instant.
The deceased born in Green county, North
Carolina, on the 18th day of April, 1919. Early
in life he en,grated, with his father to the State
of Tennessee, where he was raised and educated
lie afterwards removed to the State of Texas.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16
DIR. j. Nj. MILLER,

Charlotte, N. c.,
Can be found at his Office door to Hutchisons
Drug Store, opposite the Democrat Office.
Jan. IL, 1864.
NOTICE.
The firm of WILLIAMS, OATES CO, is this day
(Jan ls 1864 dissolved by mutual consent All
persons interested will call aud close their
with either of the undersigned.
l.. s. WILLIAMS,
l.. w. SANDERS.
January IL, 1864
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

General Orders No. 3.
l. Tie following Acts of Congress aQd Regulations
published for the information Of all persons
cerned fherein
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-16

p9- writer 10 the Record says-"It is esti-
mated :tat the quantity Of cereals grown in the
Confederacy, last year, greater than ever be-
fore known; bat now it is difficult to find man
who will sell few bushels of corn or wheat az
any price, all declaring they share to spare.
To view of these facts, it has been suggested that
Ministers of all denominations in the States of the
Confederacy, Except Chaplains aud Missionaries
in the ara,y) address their several cations
on the fourth Sunday in this month, (February)
in the morning from the l1th verse of the 116th
Psalm, and last half of the sth verse Of the 21st
chapter of Revelations; and in the afternoon from
the 2Gth verse Of the lth chapter of Proverbs.