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

|. REFLECT.-We ask those persons in this State
who entertain the idea that peace can be secured
by holding meetings and Convention, tosrcaect
on the subject seriously and examine the matter
to its results. IF we thought that "honor-
able peace"-peace for the whole Confederacy-
could be secured by holding neighborhood and
county meetings, and assembling State Conven-
ton, we would Immediately favor such movements;
but reason experience and common sense teaches
us that peace can never, never be secured in that
way On the contrary, it is certain that if such a
course is persisted in-the prejudices Of the peo-
pie aroused by the movers in this convention
scheme-strife engendered in neighborhoods-i
will involve US in more terrible and destructive
war than the one we are now engaged int will
produce bloodshed among here at home, and
array neighbor against neighbor. We want to
avoid calamity like that--we want peace among
our people at least Atherefore we are opposed
to the scheme, originated by few soured, spiteful
individuals, to hold "public meetings" and call a
Convention
We tell the people that such proceedings
will result in no good but much evil. They lead
the enemy to hope for our subjugation, and induce
him to invade our State and destroy our fields and
other property. We earnestly beg that no
who is true to the cause of the South in this her
day of trial, will encourage the holding of meet
ings to denounce our authorities and necessary
measures for prosecuting the against the bru
tai invader Of our country and homes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-02
ARRIVAL and DEPARTURE
OF Messengers

OF,THE SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY
AT Charlotte Office, Daily.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-02
Amendments TO the above Law.

AN ACT TO AMEND AN ACT IN RELATION tt
THE MILITIA AND A GUARD FOR HOME
DEFENCE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-02

THE Duty OF THE PEOPLE AT HoME.-Let
every one who has an acre OF grouad cultivate it
we'll and get all he can from it the coming season.
1t is our manifest duty to make every available
spot of land 10 the Confederaey produce something
to supply the wants of the army and the people at
home Large tracts now uncutiyatcd, if properly
titled and planted or sown with good crops, would
sensbly augment our amount Of supplies OF the ne
cessaries of life. Those who not in actual mil
iary service would be aiding the cause and coun-
try greatly by attention to agriculture Let US
put small army in the corn field as well as the
camps, the coming Spring. Now is the time TO
make ''rigorous preparations" of the abors OF the
farm and garden We shall need all that can be
raised the present year With a boun.ful supply
of food for both man aud beast, our sodle will
tie in better trim for the struggle, and We shall all
feel better and do better ,.1 as.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-02

How do you account for this! The compass
has four points, and yet pair of compasses only
sWhat queer things mea will make for money!
as the woman said when she saw the monkey.
..Ive got some urgent business on hand, as the
fox said when the dogs were after him.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-02

BILL TO PREvEET, DEsERTfoS The Confed-
crate Congress has passed the nuDcxed bill 70
prevent the procuring, aiding, aud assisting per-
soss 10 desert from the army:
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-01
i -Eufai aud Gnailfp Yftus


 LzToHrIELD.-The number of strangers in our village and neighborhood has never bern so great as at the present time. On Saturday lasts MT. Kinney had no less than sixty pas sengers in his stages, beside score or:more who came in their own sonveyances.
 Those who like to combine pleasure and profit. had rich opportunity last Thursday evening, in attending the musical entertain msnt at the Court Room. We dc not design to speak of it critically, as our bump of mu- sic is not very prominent. Mrs. Norton, Mr. Hull and his daughter, and the accomplished Pianist, are too we'll known here, to need any oommendation. Prof. Peck of Great Barring ton. formerly from Litehfeld, (please note that, always does we'll what he undertakesi in the musical line, and the sweet warblings of the "bird" from Burlington, showed good training and culture and added much to the entertainment of the evening. The visit of "Jack Frost' was cordially received, though 50 very early in the season, and he was even invited to .'come again" The whole was en- insntly successful, without any attempt at display; and the rich harvest gathered at the door, will. we trust, gladden. the heart and re lievs the pain of some poor wounded soldier in hs-hospital.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-01
&e,sfral Bents.
THE REBELLION


 No material change is reported in the mill. tary situation around Petersburgh. On the right severe cannonade is kept up in front Of been extended about six or seven miles, and our forces now hold the Weldon railroad to Ream's Station. It is surmised that the reb- el lines have been contracted ou our left front. The losses of the Fifth Corps in the battles of Friday and Saturday were quite severe. On Thursday morning, a sortie was made by the rebels in front of Gen. Buffers right wing 9The enemy were repulsed with loss. This attack was probably intended to feel our strength in that quarter.
 The dispatches and correspondence from Gen. Sheridan's army give full details of the several reconnoissances made on the 24th and 18th, which developed the rebel position, and found their army in full force. Early on Thurs day morning, large body of the enemy was observed in motion on our right, iB the direc ton of Shepherdstown, and there was gener. al belief in our army that an attempt to cross the river would be made. Yesterday morning two regiments Of rebel cavalry, supported by som infantry, appeared at WilIiamport and at tempted to cross, but Gen. Ayerill resisted them and after four hours fight the rebels were driven back with severe loss.
 Affairs in Sherman's s army remain very quiet Wheeler's cavalry appeared at Steward Land ing, on the Tennessee River, on the 2Oth, and attacked PTS men engaged in getting lumber for Chattanooga mills. He destroyed A wag ons and camp equipsge. The colOred garrison was captured, and three colored soldiers were murdered after they had surrendered. Thom- as Bead, Co. A. Fortieth Indiana, and one cit izen, were also killed. and four or five men wounded. Of the iaborers, only GA escaped capture. Gen. Dodge stil: survived his wounds on the 22d. and it is thought he would get well.
 New Orleans dates to the 18th have been received. Admiral Farragut made reconnois ance on the 24th inst, to the Instructions near Mobile, and found the Confederate steamer NashviNe sunk across the channel, making ac cess to the city impossible until she is remov. ed. The rebel gunboat Morgan, during the reconnaissance, cannonaded our vessels from a safe distance. The Admiral had issued a congratulatory order. returning thanks to the officers and crews of the vessels of the fleet, for their gallant conduct during the engage ment on the 5th inst.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-01

D@ The Democratic Convention for the nomination of Candidate for President and Vice President, assembled st Chicago on Mon. day, and was called to order by August Bel mont, Chairman of the National Committee. Ex-Goysrnor Bisler, of Pennsylvania, wss chosen temporary Chairman, and the Commit. tees on Organization, Resolutions. &c., were appointed. On Tuesday morning, Gov. sey- mour, of New York, sss elected permanent President, and on taking the chair spoke .. follows:
 Gentlemen of the Cenvention-I cannot forscaste the resolutions and actions of this convention, but can say that every member oi n loves Union. desires peace, and will uphold constitutional freedom.
 convention are ot the utmost importance, therl are reasons why the democratic party should be restored to power, and they are great res sons. The democratic party will restore ths Union because it longs for iss restoration. II will bring peace because it loves peace, Il will bring pack liberty to our land because it loves liberty. It will put down despotism be. cause 1t hates the igneble tyranny which now degrades the American people.
 Four years ago convention met in this city when our countr, was peaceful, prosperout and united. tts dslsgstes did not mean te destroy our government, to overwhslm us with debt, or to dreneh our land with blood, but they were animated by intolerance end fanat icism and blinded by an ignorance of the spir it of our institutions. the character of our peo pie, and the condition of our land.
 So vote had been taken for candidate fo Fresidsni. but the general feeling was tha Gen. McCislisn would bs nominated.
 P.s.-Aa vs are going te press, the tsle graph announces that Mcclellan was nomina ted on Wednesday.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-01
xArroNAl UNION NOMINATIONS.
Union Electoral Convention.

Union Electoral Convention. The Delegates to the Union State Convention for the nomination of PRssIDExrIAL ELEcfels will meet ct Touro Hall, in HARTFORD. on Wednesday, the 2lst day of September, 1884, at 10 o'clock A. M. Delegates equal to double the number of Representatives in the General Assembly from each town in the State will be entitled to seat in the Convention.
 JAS. G. PATTERSON, Chairman. GEO. s. GILMAN, TRUMAN A. WAR1sN, JAMES NICHOLS, BRADLEY R AoARD, N. D. SPERRY, W. q. ELMER. Jxo. J. JAQuEs, H. N. STANNARD, H. H. SARKwxATHYR, F. V. SAITH, EDWARD PRENTIs, W. A. CUNMIHas, JEREMIAH OLEEY, MARCUS LILLE, RcHAnp s. LArHRop, L E. PEAss,
 State Central Com mittee. Hartford, ConE., Aug. 26, 1864.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-01

RE-AssloNxExr or QuorAs.-Colonel Sewell, Provost Marshal General of Connecticut, has received instructions to reassigu the quotas of Congressional districts, reducing them in pro portion to the reduction of the enrolment. This will reduce the quota of the State at large, in proportion to the reduction of the on . rollment of each Congressional district. The rssssignuent will be based on she sexised and corsetedenrollmens as7spDr,ed by the provsst rnarshals on the 3sth inst. .i'1
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-01

RJ-The intelligence from the Army and Navy during the past week, is in the highest degree satisfactory. The occupation of the Weldon Railroad in Virginia, by which rebel supplies are we'll nigh cut of from Richmond; the position of shernsa's army around Atl.u- ta, rendering the capture of that stronghold certain, and the destruction of the army de- lending it more than probable and the sur render of Fort Morgan, with its entire gari- son; all indicate the speedy suppression of the Rebellion. William swinton, the able and reliable correspondent of the N. Y. Tmes, in survey of the military field, expresses his firm conviction that "we have touched the nc. dir of our fears and our dsspondsacy, and that a. breath of patriotism and hops is now <ivifying the nation's pulss." And General Burnside, in reSpsnss to ssrsnsde st Center Harbor. N. H., speaks sncouragingly, as fs!- lows:
 My friends, am sure you will excuse mo rom making any extended remarks on this habit to address public assemblies, and just now am returning from . brief pleasure trip through your beautiful country, during which have purpsssly enjoyed recreation, and tho't e little as possible of ofScisl or public busi ness.
 It will not be amiss however for me to say that have the fullest confidence in the abili- " of the government to crush out this wick ed rebellion. feel that the day is not far distant when the dependency which now pre- vails will totally disappear and, the people in the North will see, as We in the field sec, that the end is at hand. Only little effort is need- ed to enable government to move sti1l more quickly.
 I refer to this because have lately vitnsss- cd this despondency and have been surprised at it. Why. Ihave heard more grumbling st the North in three days than heard in our whole campaign fren the Rspidan to Petersburg.- People seem. to think that our armies are wear ing out without corresponding exhaustion of the enemy. This is mistake. Our resour- ces in the field are now greater than his. We have three times his home. resources uutouch- ed and can lose far more than the South and still break down the rsbsllion.
 frepsat there, is mo- cause for dsspsnaency. Let every citizen. do all in his power, and the result is sure. It is net possible thab any cause so founded in iniquity as this rebellion should succeed. But independent ofths right and wrong, I am sure from observation that we have the strength and will to eonquer.- The Generals remarks made strong inprss. sion on the audience.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-01

THE CHICAGO CONVENTION BU1Lp1NG.-The Chicago Times describes the mammoth struc- ture erected for the Democratic Convention
 The building; which is constructed entirely of wood, is ofgigantic proportions. It meas ures in circumference six hundred and twenty eight feet, and has accommodations fer an audience of over fifteen thousand persons. The roof in the center is thirty five feet from the ground, ana slopes gradually until it is only twenty eight feet in height. At this point it is broken for the purpose of ventilation. The remaining portion of the roof commences at 8 point four feet below, and slopes gently to the outer edge of the building. The entire struc- ture is covered with patent felt roofing. capable of withstanding, the heaviest rain storms.
 The grand. entrance to the building is on Michigan aveAtie, and is through 8 spacious passage, way fifteen feet wide. This leads di- rectly to the central platform on which the of fcers of the convention, delegates and members of the press will be seated. Running all round this platform is neat railing. inside of which is narrow pathway by which delegates can leave the building without having to press through the assemblage on the platform. Close to this footway will be the desks for the use of the members of the press, who will be largely represented. The number of chairs on the platform will be stx hundred.
 On the south side of the mammouth amphi- theatre. surrounding and overlooking the cen tral platform, is the large gallery for the use of ladies and gentlemen accompanied by ladies. It has been fitted up with comfortable seats stretching along the entire half of the structure. Thess seats are placed on an inclined planeso that every one will have most excellent op- portunity of seeing and hearing whatever is going oh at all times: The north side is set apart as standing places for the male portion of the vast assemblage that is sure to be pres ent. The entrance to these galleries is by three passage ways, each four feet in width. The columns which support the roof will be taste fully decorated with national flags. while the entire walls will be festooned with h,gs, ban ners and national .cotors.s
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-01

6RAcs AND GRIf.-Rev. Charles N. Lyman paster of tho Congregational Church, Canton, surprised his people by announcing, on the Fist inst, from his pulpit. his determination to join the army as private, for three years. He resigned his pastorate.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-01

A- Some sf OFT coppery friends arc iu< diRnant that we should allude to their recent crawling out of their holes to vote against tho soldiers, and then crawling back again.
 Well. VIC give them fair notice that wa shall keep an excellent watch over their wrigglings between this and November They are not numerous enough to give us very great trouble.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-01

s~ The thirty days furloaeh of the rs en- listed veterans of the 18th 0ounscticnt Rsgi- ment expired or Friday lmt, end the men as. ssmbled at Nsw Hassa to await 4srsnsporta. sion to the rfrsns. 11Sf 1dn sssna part of the lsth cmps hsisia.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-01

A sUBsT1rUTS BRoKER.-A A story is told of Hartford substitute broker who visited New Haven few days since, and got we'll :" taken iu." He fell in with couple of chaps. whoi he supposed, were anxious to enlist" but who turned out to be substitute runners. He treated them handsomely; vis- ited the Florence House, and ordered frogs legs and Heidsick for three," and footed the bills with apparent delight. The two runner, then played off drunk" which so amused the Hartford broker that he became so top heavy as not to know whetEs. he was in in. fantry, cavalry or citizens dress. In this state the runners took him to his room, laid him on the bed face .downwards, after undressing him, marked with piece of charcoal on his back "wont pass,' and then taking what little money he had, left him: They propose to give him back his money, claiming that they only operated upon him to teach him that he must look out in the future when he comes in contact with "old birds"
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-01

- The New Haven Hslladisss contradicts the rumor which we neptiopsd e current . fortnight since. that President Woolsey was about to retire from ths Presidency of Yale College. We hope the Ralladsas's's authority .h correct, and that the President, who is ven- srable more through learning than years, may still remain at his post for many years.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-01

PERSONAL. = John c. Smith. Esq.,, of New Hartford. recently presented his pastor, Rev. J. B. Cleavland. thirty-dve dollars and ton Of hay. A noble man this J C. Smith. We'll for clergymen, if men of this sort did more abound
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-01

,.sr Joseph Howard, the Proclamation tor' ger, has been released from Fort Lafayette ; on that conditions is not published.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-01
D@r The New York Tribune, closing no

tice ot the Chicago Convention. stirringly says
 Unionlsts mot on the platform of the ionhtS MJns. gomery Consultation desperate ana rI da not full struggle is before us! If our arhlyS aors No. substantially crush the Rebel power do oe'D to keep vember, We shall have all we eha .I,a oreat cleo. e% ss Its :Ssss s;s ranks, ana PIpnsisl Plspaiis canvass of the century,
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-01

D~Dr Jonathan Knight, the eminent phy- sieian and surgeon,, died at his residence in New Haven, on the 26sh ult., at the age of 7s
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-01

NEW HARTroRD.-ln and about the North Village, within the radius of about one halt mile, are at least ten acres of luxuriant tobac- co. The most successful grower of the "nox- iols weed" is MT. George Jewett:' This gen. tleman compels some of his ground to yield three crops the same season. viz: rye, out when green. tobacco and turnips.
 -Jshn F. Smith, merchant has been confined to his house for three months, from spinal difficulty induced by lifting and over-exertion.
 There is at this place a large frate rnity of Mascns, composed of some of the most re- spectacle men of the town, Baptist. clergy man, an Episcopal rector, and Congregation al deacon, not to speak of the gentlemanly Captain Willi m Nash, and others of note.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-01

A BLACKBERRY BEE.-As the result of a blackberry bee," up county, last week, eighty 6ushels of blackberries were sent to MT. Borden establishment in Winsted. he having agreed to make them into syrup for the sol diers, gratis. MT. Borden expected about ten bushels, but his generosity did not finch at eighty bushels. The result is 130 gallons oi niee..blackberry syrup. Winsted people also contributed $l60 toward the expense of mak- ing the syrup, sugar being costly item The syrup is put up in small kegs and cans, suit ably labelled, and goes to the soldiers. The towns furnished berries as follows: Winches- ter. 1850 quarts; Colebrook, 67o quarts Woleottville and Torrington. 45o quarts ; Nor, folk, 90 quarts. Total, 2,5eO quarts, or SC bushels.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-01

NoRroLK.-A Sabbath School Convention, composed of the Clergy, Sabbath School Teachers, and other friends of the cause, is to be held nt the Church in Norfolk, on We'd nesday and Thursday next It is requested that every School connected with the Church. es of Litch6eld North Consolation, send del sg.tes, and delegates are also invited from all Sabbath Schools connected with Orthodox Churches of whatever denominations.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-01

VVAn" ALL-At na6 Deeu tn0 custom TOT many years, with now and then an exception, of the people of. North Cornwall, after the se: we're labors of harvest and having, to hold a picnic and have good time generally some times going to some of our mountain tops, with which we are 50 plentifully supplied, and at others collecti ng in some quiet grove to en- joy the good things g kind Providence and the ladies have prepared and the social intercourse of neighbors and friends.
 Wishing to vary the programme this year, it was proposed to have dinner in the woods and the time was selected in referer ce to the pres ence of Col. Blinn and some of his re-enlisted veterans of the 18th Regiment whose furlough was almost expiring, to well come them home from the Department of the Gulf, where they have seen much hard service, and to bid them God speed on their return to the front and safe return to their homes
 when this cruel war is over." So, on Tues day, August 23d, tables were spread to seat over 200 persons, in the grove near MT. L. Rogers, and set with substantials sufficient for more than twice that number, and adorned with flowers, in great profusion, at which some 250 persons ministsred to appetites made keen by waiting until 2 o'clock to be'ap- peased But it needed no very careful scrut iny of the long lines seated at the tables to indicate that the head and heart, as we'll as the stomach, had been provided for. Near the head of the table. which was occupied by T: Gold, was Rev. MT. (not Ge,aeraD Grant, of North Canaan, Rev. Prof. Clark, of New Ha: ven, Baldwin, of Brooklyn, Fenn, of North Cornwall, Dudley, of the Allyn Institute, and Wetherby. of North Cornwall, all of whom were most happy in their remarks-full of earnest patriotism. too good not to be spread man through all tho State. Butitis impossible to transeribe the earnest thought and burning words that. stirred every heart to it's very depths. And the occasion lest none of inter: est when Col. Blinn recited some of the exper- fences of his Regiment and incidents connec- ted with campaigning in the swamps of Louis with music, and patriotic. songs, and short pithy remarks and sentiments delivered pre- miscously by other than those mentioned D. bove, thus was passed three hours as agree ably as often falls to ike lot of those who were present, strangers as we'll as citizens. ',
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-09-01

w;r.s Mothers, and Sisters, whose Illus
 bn end nd. sT0a'.s o sr; serving in the
 Army, aass.rv CT valuable gift than few boxes of
 TuIoILOWAY'S PILLS AND OINTMENT
 They ensure health even under the exposures of a soldiers life.
 If the reader of this "noticc" cannot get . box of Pills or Ointment from the drug store in his place, let him write to me. 80 Maiden Lane, enclosing the amount, and will mail box free of expense. Many dealers will no | keep my medicines on hand because they can not make as much profit as on other persona make. 35 cents, SS cents and $1.40 per box or pot,
 CoueRs, BR oNcHrr1s. entire freedom all dsleterious Ingredients render '.BreOns Rron-- csial 7roehes," or Cough and Voice Losenges, a safe remedy for the most delicate female or youngest child, snd has caused them to be held in the. highest esteem by Clergymen, Singers and Public Speakers generally.