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Litchfield enquirer., 1864-10-20
From the st. Paul Press NOT so EASY. LITTLE MAC.

From the St. Paul Press
 NOT so EASY, LITTLE MAC. "Thus conducted, the work of reconcillia- on would have been easy "-See He Clellan' eHer of Acceptance. No. not 90 easy. little Mac,
 For1 was there to see; You may have had an easy time, But it was hard for me, I shall remember. Little Mae.
 Fen to my dying day, How in Virginia's miry swamps Week after week we lay. Yss- stars shons brightly. little Mae, Four gloves wsrewhite as snow; Pat .se, poor soldiers in the mire, Were foundering to and fro. The reb, laughed at ,is, Little Mao. Who could their mfrth 'condemui We toi1ed like mus krats in the mud, The negroes toiled for them. Twas kindness in you, little Mao, Tosot no negro free. 'Twas kindness in your so1thsrn friends But rather hard on me. 'Twas manly in you. Little Mac, To lea ve our foes their slaves, They doubtless needed them to dig Their trenches and their graves. But twas not easy, Little Mao,
 For us, worn cut with toll, To meet Such foemen as VIC met
 Upon the sacred soil. They fought us iiercely, Little Mae-- Had naught to dc but fight; Our guns were rusty with negleets Our spades alone were bright. And you remember, Little Mao, 7> That famous "change of base;' To us who fought that seven-days' fight, It was pleasant race. To. say twas easy, Little Mac;
 But remember we'll, Twas hard to see friends fallso fast, And leave them where they fell. And all who fought there, Little Mac, Will tell. and tell you true, That it's no easy thing to save
 Freedom aad slaoery too. No, not so easy, Little Mao,
 For was there to see, And when you try that work again, Pray do not call on me. SHAKoPEE, Minn. Sept. 12, 1864.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-10-20
DENIAL NOTICE.

,sp>xs. TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS (S25) !E Mo Cash, will, for the next *fSssohtLs i~Tyy pay for Inil Set O. urle' Teeth, o,, r. Car,t C ,Il an, warranted to lit. and m,l. bat t.rt than any made tur 'h" stne rric. II T lrtf,rd. as don't as yet, fnr the want of hu,inpss. Ship the Cat to get wnik.
 ,[ xi,l E,s fu ln at tie old Stand whrse nave e.. fr tAe p,>t i've years. over tue fosG pi hc. {; ,th Street, I4itchtAii.
 r,Ia<t,l for the liberal patronage l have reA,iv,l f,r va.rt pact, I hoap, by closest ap- p3 s4t, |, ts nv own hHA'Nnss, to merit anu re- esivea a coatiauance Q: .ne same.
 E. CROssMAN. Ltehh~la .Iar. 1882. to|
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-10-20
Wnl. H. Bramall,

MI EAtER IN FOREIGN and STAPLE DRY AD Goods. Groceries, Croekcry, Glass Ware, aad Yaakss Notions. No. 6, West Street, one deer west Of tho Court House, Litchfeld Conn.
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-10-20
Cha.. HotchI1iss 6 Son,
CHAs. KIRCHBERGER,
J. F, WALKER .

BOOT AND SHOEMAKER, WD0OTS $ SHOES made to order and re- ID paired. Rubbers Repaired.
 Iron and Brass Boot and Shoe Heels-Green' Patent. Sold.
 LitchHeld, Jan. 20th, 1864. If Al
Litchfield enquirer., 1864-10-20
David c. Buckley,
A3isIlOp & $edSwick :,

HMEALERS in DRY GOODS. READY MADE MV Clothing Boots and sh1es, Hardware Croekery, Groceries, &c., &c West Street, Litchield, Conn.
 e.R BISHOP. T. 2. sBDGwlCK.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-03-22

The New Orleans correspondent Of the New
York World says: We have information that
Yazoo City, quite the shuttle cock OF war, has
been capturel by the Confederates, together
with the 18th Illinois cavalry, Colonel Coates,
batch OF negroes and quite & supply CT
stores. It is presuma',le that all The points
which lately passed into the hands OF General
Sherman will revert to their original owner,
for the present Of least, shorn, however, Of
most Of their charms Indeed as destruction
seems now tae chief Ingredient ia the policy Of
war, it is likely that the whole country, unless
where it is patroled by the Marine brigade, will
be delivered up to the wild beast, aud such
men as can live, like him, in the forest and OF
its products.
Mrs. Gage-Frances D. in q recent address
IN Columbus, On the condition Of the contra
bands Oh the sea cotton islands of South
Carolina, said that when she went there, III
1862, they neither used profane language nor
got drunk--but since the intercourse between
the tYo races had extended ard become COM
mon, the contraband had arrived at o renlarka
Tie state Of accomplishment in the gentleman
" qualifications of swearing and drinking
whiskey.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-03-22

r,,o Archiukc and Arci1luchess Macmillan
were received by the Emperor OF the french
., March 5sh. They were foreman IN Paris
oo,7 fear or five days, and to proceed from
,,,srs e I1agland The arrangements Tor the
2,,,ar rnre ot ,lle Archluketroul Trieste were to
I,e completed on March 18Th. Immediately
,,.,,n };s return 60 AIraulas he was officially to
r...4ive the Mexican deputatlon and q number
- Mexican notables, and formally TO accept.
the crOwn.
!, Federal soldier VINO had just landed here
mi, morning, and goaeto the Soldier 5 Rest, :
&C the Depot Of the Orange and Alexandra
,;l,oad, WAS shot and instantly killed by the
gnarj. who it's said was under the influence
nf Honor. and who was at once arrested and
conGued
Real ESTATE. Several pieces OF property
n TOWN ave recently changed hands, by sale.
The house and lot, corner Of Wolfe and Fair
tax streets, formerly, occupied by &. ". Wat
ties, sold to r. Bell, jr., Tor IS, 300. The
property, at the Village, sold Tor $4,000.
4 lot Of about eleven hundred tons Of plas-
ter. was sold this morning at auction, by orde.
Of the County Court, foriS3 per ton.
Admiral Milne on resigning the English
SQUADRON TO Admiral Hope at Bermuda was
Dlesented with service OF plate.
John W. Hunter, assistant auditor at the
Nav Work (1nsto,n Il Sc Is under arrest Tor
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-03-22
IL B G L z Y III 4 L Il
L Nj. GOTTSCHALK's
FAREWELL CONCERTS IN AMERICA.
Wednesday Eyen1sag, March 223szy 'sS4.

Mr.. L. NJ. t9o.tschalk will have on this occa-
sion the valuable assistance the high talent
ed Prima Donna.
MISS CHARLOTTE VARIAN:
The distinguished Primo Tenor,
THEO HABEJMANN:
The young and famous Violinist,
CARLO PATTI.
General Conductor and Director. .....S. Behrens.
A Admission, ST. Reserved Seats SO cts. extra.
Seats may be secured 1T L. y! Stones Book
Store. Ol King Street, Alexandria Va, on and
after Monday, March q.
Doors open at Il; Concert to commence At
O. clock NH i3-tG
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-03-22

4 VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE, tive
N miles from Washington City, and two from
Alexandria Ferry, situated in Prince George,s
County, Md, near Grimesville-ONE HI N,
sDRED AMI TWO ACRES, with a fine and
n.y., commodious DWELLING HOUSE, all
4ga the necessary out houses, and spenltdld
UkCHAKD-W wooded ana watered. The
soil is adapted for a Market Garden, Wheat,
Corn, Tobacco, &C. The subscriber residing
thereon, will show the premises to persons wish
ing to purchase. G. M. FINOTTl,
NH Gin WASHINGTON, Post Once.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-28
DIED.

Near Petersburg Va, the 18th last, from tho e.
ieets OF wound received through the breast the day
before Capt F. 4. Alexander of Go. seth n, q. Re.
giment, aged % years. lie son AfJohn n. AleI-
ander of Mecklenbarg county. HaSinHSolGnieercd Ia
the LIST ~ G. Regiment in .s6l, he remained in thu
service TO the day of bis death In the death Of this
brave young man his comrades In arms we'll as the
community at home sustain great loss lie was al
ways hopeful and cheerful, and by word and deed
Outraged his fellow citizens persevere In the strug
gle for independence In ehor his influence was ever
cxerted fol good. lie did bis duty faithfully, aud
calmly and heroicaily met patriots death.
AT ocala Florida, June st, Brawlcy Oates, aged on
years. He WAS for many years worthy and highly
esteemed citizen of Charlotte.
Killed. on the 23d Of May, in desperate charge
upon the enemys works at Kennon's Wharf, Va, w.
S.Prather, aged 80 years, and G. L. Bigham aged 30
years, members of Co. Meckenburg Inngers) 9th N.
c. Cavalry two well known and highly estfmablc eiti
Zens of Mecklenburg county
In Salisbury the 18th inst, Mrs. Maria N. Hover
ton, wife Of Major Thomas owerion in the 18th ysar
of her age.
In Monroe, on the goth OF May, John w. Rose leav
ing n wife and or'c child lie remarkably kind
and afectonao husband and father good neighbor,
and an enterprisng ard prosperous man. lie viii be
greatly missed in the community. \ FmESD.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-28

PROTESTANT Episcopal CHURCH PUBLISHING
AssocIATION.-The great need Of suitable tracts
for the Amy, and Sunday school literature and
prayer books for the Church at large, has led to
the-esablishng of publishing house in Charlotte,
n. C., to supply, far practicable, that neces-
sity.
We are advised that the association has already
under way Bishop LAYS tract, GA MAN BEwIL-
DERED AMONG MANY CoUNsELLoRs," and in q
few days will strike off an edition Of ten thousand
copies to fill part of order of the Bishop of Ala
bama.
We are authorised to say that any remittance
will be faithfully applied to the end desired, and
all orders filed promptly practicable As the
number of publications, for time, will be few,
the propretors will fill all orders for tracts with
such as they have, unless the sum forwarded be
sufficient to justify tho publication of some parti
cuar tract, Sunday school book, at the instance
of the remiter.
All Communications should be addressed 10 the
Rev. Gro. NJ EvERHART, Tract and Book Editor
of the p. f. c. Publishing Association, Charlotte
n. C.-Cdrolina TIMES.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-28

We are without any late Richmond or Petersburg pa
prs or even telegaphc dispatches concerning operations
IN Virginia During the past week the enemy took pos
session of the Railroad at point between Weldon
and Petersburg, and also between Danville and Rich
mond thus cutting of communication with Richmond
and Petersburg by telegraph well by railroad. But
communication will be re-opened This week the crafty
ing news has been received that the enemy have been
driven from both Roads, and large number of them cap
tuTed between Weldon and Petersburg The grand army
under Grant having been baed in its desperate attempts
to capture Richmond and Petersburg, it has been divided
INTO raiding parties and sent annoy communi
cations and plumber the citizens 1t impossible to pre-
vent these raidng parties from nnng injury, but will
only be temporary and do the enemy bur little benefit
The yankee force which advanced Lynchburg has
been defeated and routed according to the from
that direction.
There has been general engagement in Georgia be-
tween Jonstons and Shernlans armies but in all en-
counters ST. far our troops have triumphed
Upon the whole consider the situation as cheering,
and. although without definite detailed accounts
we see cause for Encouragement.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-28
To the Voters OF 7IcckIenburg
County.

Some time ago my name WAS brought out in connec-
in the House of Commons. For the honor which
my friends intended to confer upon me- hereby pub
licy tender my sinccrest thanks. The interests of
suffering country demand that good decline to
aid her in her hour of trial and that he should be
dy sacrifice his own Individual interests and COM
fort promote the public good. Mature deliberations
however, has induced me respectfully to decline be
candidate this time My honest convictions are, that
just can more eifectuay serve my country and
State home in producing bread for the army and
our Soldiers families than by occupying n seat in the
Legislature, especially when there candidates for
reelection before You whose past course in the Legis
laive halls of our State has been only irreproach-
able, but every thing that honorable patriots could
wish.
am with many thanks your humble and obcdicnt
servant, A. b. DAVIDSON
June 27. 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-28
CERTIFICATES LOST.

Lost, from the side pocket oftho subscriber between
Charlotte and his dwelling one mile beyond Oak Lawn
p. o. in Cabarrus county the 10Th Of March last,
two Four per cent Certificates issued by the Deposilary
at Charlotte, n. Co. under Tie act of Congress or Tho
Confederate States, Feb H. 1864, in the Of John
Faggart, dated March 20, ls64-No. 2l76, for 5000,
and No. 2l77, for $500. liberal reward will be Civ
for their return me, and all persons warned
not to trade for them. NJ. w. JOHNSTON.
June 20, 1864 ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-28

LcoK OUT FOR THEM.-Five Yankees CT de-
serters were seen in the vicinity of Shelby on Sun
day night and Monday morning last. They were
cndeavoring to make their way to Warm Springs
in this State and some Of them are said to be arm
cd. We warn the people west Of this to be on the
watch for them. Our Homo Guard went out IN
pursuit Of them. Monday morning, but failed to
hnd them. Doubtless such characters are scatter
ed all over the country committing depredations on
smoke houses, poultry, yards, &c 1t would be
well for our people to be always the look out
Shelby Eagle.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-28

PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CONVENTION OF n. T..
The Annual Council of the Episcopal church in
North Carolina assembled liz Raleigh at IL clock
Tuesday morning. On being called to order by the
Bishop, about thirty of the clergymen answered to
Their names and q number of Lay delegates. On 1T
being ascertaincd that quorum of both orders
were present. was taken for Divine service
Morning Prayer offered by the Rev. Messrs
Huske and Hunter. and the Ante Communion SER
vice was said by the Bishop. The council sermon
was preached by the Rev B Cheshire d. D.
. The Communion Service was performed by the
Bishop, assisted by the Rev DR.. Mason. in which
large number participated, in addition to the clergy
and lay delegates present: after which the regular
business of the Council resumed Progress
Tie following resolutions were adopted by the
Council in regard to the death of Bishop (GeneraD
Polk:
The Council of the Protestant Episcopal Church
in North Carolina. desiring to testify their sympa-.
thy with the general sadness occasioned by the
death of the Rt Rev Leonidas Polk. D. d. Bishop
of Louisiana, directs the following resolutions to be
entered on its journals
Resolved, That we have learned with profound
regret the death of this distinguished Preate. and
heartily sympathize with his family and Diocese in
their peculiar sorrows.
Resolved, That in this melancholy event. the
Church has lost Bishop to whom energy of pur-
pose, and abundant labors, and rare administrative
ability, and taithtulness i'll. his high office. the
Churches of the southwest have been largely in
debted for their growth and prosperity and, whose
genuine manllnCss and christian care for his depen
dents and simple pety and devoted Craftsmanship,
have earned our warm affection and admiration
Resolved. That among the noble who adorn
the walks of public life in the Confederacy, can
point to very few whose purity Of life, enlarged
VIEWS unseihsh patriotism, and earnest following
the calls OF duty, entitle them to higher honor and
more lasting remembrance.
Resolved, That in the death of Bishop Polk, the
whole country has to lament the loss of a Jealous
advocate and promoter of education in its highest
forms OF culture and attainments, and to whose eff
forts in that cause people had learned to look
with confident expectation of its brilliant Develop
ment and permanent success
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions be
communicated to the family of the deceased.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-28
WOOL NOTICE.
QUARTERMAsTER's DEPARTMENT,
Raleiph. June 8. 1861.

QuARTERMAsTERs DEPARTMFET,
Raleigh, June 8, 1888.
nm now prepared TO exchange Cotton Yarn for
Wool, upon the following terms, viz:
One bunch of Yarn for three pounds washed Wool,
and ono bunch for four pounds unwashed.
Agents have been appointed to make the exchange
at the following places: Oxford, Tarboro, Kinston
Catherine Lake Concord Rockingham, Henderson
ville Statewide, Roxboro', Asheville Pttsboro' Lou
isburg, Fayetteville Coerain, and at this place.
Persons shipping wool TO this place will please mark
the packages who they from, and the cotton
yarn will be forwarded Immediately.
hope the people will periodically respond TO tho
above notice, rs the Wool Is for clothing the North
Carolina Troops II. A. DoWD, AQM, kCA.
juno 81, 1854 tljui
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-28
FROM JOHNSTON'S ARMY.

MARIETTA, June 23.The details of the great ght of
Wednesday afternoon follows: Hoods corps, held
IN reserve, ordered to The extreme left.
When it got in position battery Of the enemy opened
fire upon it, Considerable skirmishng ensued when orr
line under Hood with Browns Brigade in advance,
ordered forward. 1t moved out with cheering and flu
and took possession of two lines of forfcations cap
tured twelve guns and large number of prisoners.
The loss upon both sides fghtful for the numbers
engaged. Gen. Petus Of Mississippi, was killed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-28
TIE RAIDERS DEFEATED,

DANvILLE, Va, June 26-The Yankees have left the
DanVile road having been repulsed four times. They
were unable to get to Stauuton River Bridge and
during the night II Lee, with regiment Of caval-
ry, dashed gin behind them aud put them to flight
They took road which Gen bearing is posted with
troops TO intercept the and is thought that they
will be either killed captured before this days
has set
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-28
WONE1 CAEkDING.

I will be ready in few days TO Card Wool Owing
to the high price paid for cards. prefer cardng at
old prices and take Wool, Taow, &C., for pay. wish
the lady of every family to that the cuckleburs
are well picked out and send one pound or one pint
eff soft grease for every ten pounds Of wool.
j. STIREWALT
June 81, 1864 Mill Hill, Cabarrus county.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-28
TO the Citizens Of gecklenbarg.

NuARL0TTE 2Ith june, I664.
FrLLow-CITIZENs The earnest solicitations ofmy
friends from various portions of the county have in
duced meo change the purpose expressed in my Card
of the oath ultimO, and 10 announce my for
election TO the Senate
hore to meet yon AT the Tax-Gaherings advertised
in the county, and to express my views to you the
var"ns subjects, interesting the public mind.
Very respectfully
June 81, 1864 te JOHN \. YOUNG.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-28
cost OR STOLEN,

Three Bonds the Will, Char. h n. Railroad Com
pany-onc given in April, $780, for Slo6; given in
October, 1860 for Five hundred and eighty odd dol
lars, and given in Oct 1850, forSd3. All persons
hereby warned not TO trade for said Bonds they
are payable only to me-
II. T. RHYME
June 90, 1864. I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-28
KILLED AND WOUNDED

Mn. EDITOR The following is list of casualties of
Capt Alexander Company, X, 56,h n c Regiment,
in the recent battles at Petersburg, Va, up to June
10TH which you will please publish for the informal
ton of our friends
Wounded Capt r Alexander stomach, since died;
Corpl j Jathcart arm slight, Priyates Andrew Bar
hand slight, Frank Cashion hand slight W Cashion
hand slight, NJ \ Cornelius leg slight, W Osborne
head slight. J. F. MCNFELY, lst Lieut..
Commanding Co X, 56th Reg
nssy- We learn by letter from Rev II Cotton that
the following members of the SD N c. Regt. died in
Hospital at Richmond: the 9Th, 9th and 10th June,
from wounds received in the late battles: I. Love
Of Co B, H Leonard of Co l, " q Clark of Co B.
W S Hood of Company H, 3ath regiment, sends us
from Weldon the following list of casualties in this
regiment, during the fight Of Friday night, 18th ins
near Petersburg:
Col Jones killed: Capt Blackwell of Co killed. and
Lieut. Freeman of same company wounded; Capt Case
mortaly wounded; Capt Harris, Capt johnson and
Lieut. Link severely wounded.
Company H-Wounded: Capt II Dixon, Orderly
Sergt Query severe, Sergt John Alexander
hand severe Corpl Garrison hi gh severe, privatcs
Wilson Doslin severe, David Stinson particulars
not known, VIM Nicely hand slight, Calvin Ford arm
amputated, John Kenan Slight, Thos Flow slight.
The loss in the regiment is heavy: the fighting was
desperate the brigade (IIanSoms) was ordered to
support brigade that had just lost line of breast
works They went forward with a yell and carried
TWO lines OF cArhworks but for want of support had
20 evacuate them
Captain Pegrom, Gen 12ansom's A. A. General was
killed Thursday morning.
Colonel Bryson, of the 25tb regn,ent was severely
wounded.-BUtletiH.
Mr. RRUNER send Won a lis, of casualties in nv
company, on the 18th June Observation-Disclosures i
l. Davis toe slight, Plyler hip slight, Edison
leg W A Hodshouser arm, W c. Robson leg severe
W H Kennery breast. kyles hip, A Lipe groin
serious J. X. PoTrs, Capt,
&C, 18th N. c. T.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-28
~ OEHCE.

Merchants Millers, Manufacturers, Tanners and Deal
generally, will please call my office on Friday
Saturday the ls and I'd of July, and pay the Tax OF
per cent on gross amount Of sales from April LIST TO
July lst, 1864.
Those who have not paid their per cent additional
Income Tax will also please call
ID. G. MAXWELL,
June 81, 1864 1t Collector 45ih Dist.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-28
For the legislature.

NEWTON, \. G., juno "A, 1894.
Mr.. EDIToR Please announce to the citizens of
Lincoln CASTOR and Catawba counties, that / am Il
candidate for seat in the Senate of North Carolina
and will give my views on the great questions Of the
day opportunity affords before the approaching
election. Yours Truly, ii. l.. McCORKLE.
June 81, 1864 te
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-28
M.ARRTED,

In this county, on the 23d inst. by Cathey, Esq
Lieut. H Walker, of company d, 9Th regiment
T, to Mis- Catharine E. daughter of Samuel Berryhil
Esq.
IN Salem, on the l4th June, Rufus L. Patterson,
Esq, of Caldwell County, to Miss Mary f., second
daughter of the late Francis Fries ESQ.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-28
FROM VIRGINIA.

information, believed to be reliable was received in
Danville Friday evening that Gen EARLY had de-
feated Hunter and his rading party Salem, Va,
day two ago. capturing fourteen pieces artillery
and taking several hundred prisoners.
The enemy burned one hundred and fifty wagons to
keep them from falling into Early's hands.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-28

MoRGAN's RAID-Informatien which is believed to
ed here that Gen. Morgan, with his command, has
turned in safety the neghborhood of Abingdon Va
Gen. Morgan met with disaster, and his raid has
been very successful. 1t is stated that he captured
Cynthiana Mt. Sterling. Paris, Femngsburg, Frank
fort. Maysville, Versailles and Lexington. He took
twenty-eight hundred prisoners, and three thousand
horses, and cut the railroads and destroyed large
amount of government property
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-28
NOTICE.

The families OF soldiers requested to call on Mr..
Dyerly and receive what Is due each from tho
county, up 10 the LIST Of June After that time nothing
will be paid until the LIST Of August.
BY order Of the Committee,
June 20, 1864 1t B. W. ALEXANDER, Chm.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-28

1t has been thought that people are degeuera-
ting because they do not live us in the days Of Ne.
thuselah. But the fact is, provisions are m very
high that nobody can afford TO live very long at
current prices