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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27
Concord Female college.

This Institution now has good supply Of TeIt
Books ample apparatus, comprehensive course Of
study aud full corps OF competent and experienced
Teachers Arrangements have been made TO secure
suitable instruction and training to young Gdiss who
desire to teach.
Monday Of January.
The price Of Board, per month, will be one barrel Of
-four hundred and seventy five dollars payable
in advance.
Each boarder will furnish her own lights aud towels,
and also pair Of sheets and pillow cases.
The price of Tuition will he from sixty eighty dol
lars per session Of 20 weeks.
Extra charges will be made for Music, French, Latia
aud Drawing.
Statesyille, Dec 10, 1864 3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27
Confederate states OF A merica,

var DrpdTtmenf bureau OF conception,
RICHMOND, Va, Dec 2, 1854.
CIRCULAR, No 35.
Generals Commanding Reserves In The respective
States will proceed, forthwith ami with the utmost
vigor organize for Continuous local service TO be
mustered in for the war, companies TO consist OF all
men found fit for light duty and not otherwise as
signed and actually employed, OF men transferred 10
the Invalid Corps and found ft for the duties herein
after indicated, and such temporarily dis
abed for field service. The OF this latter class
when found ready for the ed be forthwith restored
to their proper commands.
These companies TO consist Of not less than sixty
men, and officers Of the Reserve Corps will be assigned
by the Generals Commanding 10 thorough inspection
oftheH and the muster rolls forwarded to this Bureau
Upon their reception the Secretary OF War will as
sign officers to the command OF the companies.
1t is the purpose OF the War Department TO assign
these companies to duty guards At Posts, Prisons
Camps Instructions in Railroad trains and such like
service.
Prompt action Ia required Of officers charged with the
duties herein prescribed.
BY order Of the Secretary OF War.
G. b. DUFPIELD, A. A. q.
OGicial: Jxo. W. HnsDALE, A. A.G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27

SUpREMK CouRT.-We copy from the Raleigh
Conservative the following announcement Of opin-
ions delivered by the Supreme Court OF North
Carolina:
BY Pearson, G. jim State vs. Summey from
Transylvauia, error. Ia State VI Edney IRON
Buueombe, judgment according to sea ia. In
Troy VS. Troy in Equity from Columbus, declaring
the rights Of the parties.
BY Battle, jim State vs. Brown from Meek
lenburg, no error. In Miller VS. London In equity
from New Hanover, declaring the rights Of the
parties.
BY Manly, J-Ih State VS. Honcyc cult from Ire
dell, no error In Baker vs. Evans from Cumber-
land decree for an account In Plot VS. Moody
in Equity from Haywood, declaring the rights OF
the parties
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27
EVACUATION OF SAVANNAH.

Authentic intelligence, received Wednesday.
states that Savannah was successfully evacuated
Tuesday night All troops brought out
safely. General Hardee and staff had arrived at
Vaudeville. We have very little details of the
evacuation. The news in relation to iron-cads
is contradictory. but it is generally believed that
they were blown up to prevent their falling into the
hands of the enemy. About thirteen locomotives in
the workshops of the Central Railroad at Savannah
were destroyed, Passengers report that Kpat
ricks cavalry had gone in the direction of Thomas
Vile. There was heavy fighting around the lines
at Savannah on Monday and Tuesday. The enemy
made several assaults. but each time repulsed
with considerable loss. 1t was reported that the
enemy on Tuesday succeeded in cutting COM
municaton at Screven's Ferry, but that it was sub
sequently re-established. Whecler's cavalry had
been stationed to guard the ferry and it report
ed had driven the enemy off. Only small force of
side of the Savannah River. The main body of the
enemy, however, were in front of interior lines
around the CITY, Charleston Courier.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27
Headers Reserve, n. c.,

General Orders, No 40.
In pursuance Of Circular No 35 Bureau ofConscrip-
tion Current Series all light duty men, assigned
in Staff Department, all Of the Invalid Corps ht
for guard duty and all soldiers temporarily disabled
for field service In the State Of North Carolina Except
of Hairs Battalion aud those at the Posts OF Charlotte
Salisbury, Greensboro and Raleigh In regard whom
specific instructions have been given) will report In
person, at Of the Camps Of Instructions for cram
inalion by Select Medical Examining Boards Those
found unable for field service bot &c for guard duty,
WILL under directions OF the Command Of Camp be
organized into companies Of less than sixty men,
"for coutnuo local service" will be assigned 90
companies already organized. They will be mustered
in for the war, and duplicate Muster Rolls forwarded
this Office be transmitted TO the Secretary Of War
for the assignment of proper officers
By Command OF Lieut. Gen. Holmes,
JS0. W. HINSDALE, A. A. q.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27

In this vicinity, the oath inst Sarah Jane, only
daughter of Thomas aud Mary Ledwell, aged years
and % days.
In Lnconton, very suddenly, Mr. Samuel Lander, Sr,
at advanced age He old citizen of Lincoln
ton and always enjoyed the respect and confidence of
his fellow citizens.
In Wadesboro the 10th inst Augustine Shop
herd, Esq, aged 76 years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27
FROM WILMINGTON, N. C.

Wilmington, Dec. 24.-Seventy vessels of the
enemy's feet reported off Fort Fisher this
ing. yankee gunboat ran aground last light near
Fort Fisher and was blown up by the enemy.
LATER.-The enemy's feet drew up in line of
battle Off Fort Fisher and opened on the Fort at
half-past l o'clock this afternoon, the Ironsdps
leading, with fifty one others. 1t is reported. but
not officially. that several monitors other iron
clads amongst them. The fight was still pro-
crossing at B. Our people are quiet.
BLowED UP.-A heavy report resembling all
earthquake heard and felt in this town about
half past one o'clock last night. We learn that the
report was caused by Of the yankee steamers
off Fort Fisher getting aground. and being unable
to get off the enemy blew her up. The explosion
shook the houses in town severely - Wiimin gton
Journal, 24h.
LATEST.
We are indebted to the editor of the Tunes for
the following dispatch just received from Whining
ton:
WILMINGTON, Dec 24-9 p. m.
The following official dispatch is from Fort
Fisher, dated Dec 9th, 6 ?. M "The lombard
ment has been heavy, but there was no attempt on
the part Of the enemy's boats to pass the bar
There have been no death casualties on our side.
The firing from the Fort is slow and deliberate,
and the men are in good spirits. The fleet has
drawn off,"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27

VIRGINIA-The House Of Delegates o. Vir.
giuia unanimously adopted series Of resolutions
declaring that Virginia remains mistaken ia her
purpose never to submit to the dcspotisn OF the
North; and that il is the duty Of the Confederate
Government 10 continue to devote its utmost oner-
gies to the vigorous prosecution OF the war, as on
ly by the success Of arms can obtain an honor
able peace, preserve the sovereignty OF the StEtes
and the liberties Of the people; sad that the Gene
raj Assembly will not listen to any proposition or
suffer any negotiation inconsistent with the Con-
federate Constitution
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27
DEBRIS FURNACE,
SIX NILES EAST OF LIHcoLNros' N. C.

SIX NILES EAST OF LfECOLNTOS, N. G.
Ny Furnace is now in full operation, and pre-
pared to exchange Iron Of all kinds for Bacon, Corn
Oats, &c. Castings Of all kinds will be furnished for
provisions money.
Moasses Nils Boilers &C. cast TO order on moderate
terms.
want TO hire for the ensuing year forty, or hfly
negro men-two three Of them must be mocha MICS
Address me a. Lineolnton, N. O.
}. ". DERR
Spring Hill Forge, Dec. 10, 1854 In
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27
Poplar Point, Dec. 2;
THE NEW LAW AGAINST DISTILLING

An Act to amend an act ratified on the 18th day of
December, 1862 entitled an act to prohibit the
disaton of sprituons liquors."
Sec l. Be it enacted by, the General Assembly of
the State of North Carolina, and it is hereby en-
acted by the authority of the same. That from and
after the 1st day of January 1865. the penalties im-
posed in the first section of said act, for the dista
ton of spurious liquors out of any wheat and
other articles in said act enumerated except chinese
sugar cane. shall also apply and extend to the fer
menting brewing of any of said articles. for the
purpose of making manufacturing beer or any
other malt liquor for sales and the like penalties that
apply and extend to any person persons ferment-
ing or brewing honey for a like purpose.
Sec 2. Be it further enacted, That any person or
persons using still or stills, er brewry or vats or
any kind of machinery cnntrvance for brewing
dstilling, enclosed in building. house. or in any
other way. shall upon the demand of three Justices
of the Peace of his county, expose to their inspec
ton view of his their building house. stills.
brewery, watts, machinery. other contrivances of
any kind, for brewing disilling; and refusal ON
the part of the owner. owners or agents TO allow
such inspection, shall be prima facie evidence of d
violation of this act
Sec 3. Be it further enacted. That any person or
persons offending against the provisions Of this act
Shall be deemed guilty of distinct offence for every
day or piece Of day. in which he or they shall be
offending.
Read three times and ratified in General Assem-
bly,. this 18th day of December, A. ID. 1864.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27
.Head'qrs Reserve, N. e.,
RALEIGH, Dec. IA, 1864.

General Orders, No. Il.
Major H. r. Hooper, Quariernaster r. A. O. g.,
having in obedience Special Orders asa, Par XXI,
A J. G. o., Current Series, reported At these Head
quarters is assigned to duty Qusrtermastor Reserves
Of ~ c. and will be obeyed and respected accordingly
H. All officers IN command Of Reserves will a once
make reqaiston for clothing, add estimate for funds
for the payment Of their commands, forwarding them
to Major Hooper at Raleigh.
BY command Of Lieut.. Gen. HolmeE
mo. W. HISSDALE, A. A. O.
Dec 10, 1864. 2t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27
Administrators Sale.

As Administrator OF John w. Rose, deceased, will
sell in the of Monroe Tuesday the ID Of JAn.
1865 fourteen Bales Cotton, 90 or so sides Sole Lea
ther, about the quantity Of Upper Leather or
head Cattle Wheat Fans, Molasscs MIL aud other
property.
The Negroes will be hired and the Lands rented fOz
the year 1865. Terms made known the day Of sale
J. 2. HUDSON, Admir-
December 10, 1864
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27
MAT7IED.

In this county, on the 22d inst, by the Rev. Mr. Hall
Sam c. Wilson of Austin, Texas, to Miss H. Augusta
daughter of DR.. T. T. Sandifer.
AT the home of the bride, by the Rev. Danl Dreher,
Dr. Milo A J. Rossman of Rowan county, to Miss Mary
L. Patterson of Cabarrus
In Catawba county, the 3oth uHimo, Mr. Daniel
kee,er to Miss Julia Bost.
In Salisbury the 9th instant Mr. Philip Pare of
tanly county, to Mrs Jane Cherry of Rowan. Also,
Mr James Murphy to Mrs Margaret Swink.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27

IL The North Carolinian," formerly published
at Fayetteville, has been removed to Wilmington,
N. c., and is published daily and weekly by Messrs
Sinclair & Munson. 1t makes very neat and
readable appearance,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27
WANT ED.

wish to purchase 10000 pounds PORK FOR the N.
G. Railroad Company, for which the market price will
he paid. Apply to W. N. Matthew'S Stenhouse K
Macauay, to me at ihe Depot.
J. S. SCOTT,
Charlotte, Dec. g. 1864 I'm Agent N RR.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27
ST. MARY's SCHOOL,
RALEIGH, n. &.

Right Rev. THos ATKINSON, d. D., Visitor.
Rev. ALBEIT SMEDEs, d. D., Rector.
The next term will commence February let, 1865,
and continue twenty weeks Price Of Board. Fuel aud
Lights, 81 900 per term. For Circular apply to the
Rector.
Dec. &c, 1864. ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27
Dec. 10. 1856


We will hire for the year 1885, at tue residence Of
c. J. Wilson, deceased Thursday, 20th instant, all
the Negroes belonging TO the estate OF o. J. Wilson.
ALBERT WILSON,
JAS. NJ. WILSON,
Dec 10, 1864 n ADMINISTRATORS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27
NOTICE.

On Friday the 3Oth Instant the residence Of David
G. MAXWELL seven miles East Of Charlotte, Iwil hire
for the ensuing year twelve Negroes, con-
ssting Of Men, Women, Boys and Girls belonging TO
Dallis S. Maxwell and others. .-r .
wN. MAXWELL, Guardian.
Dee 1904
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27
Tuesday, December 27, 1864.

~ We will publish paper next week, in order
70 give the workmen connected with our Office few
days holiday. After being closely confined every
day for year. printers deserve little recreation
during Christmas times. No subscriber shall lose
anything by the suspension, for will continue
each one S paper week over the time paid for.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27
Negro Hiring.

viii DO hired, on Wednesday the 2sth December, at
the residence OF Richard Peoples, valuable lot OF
Negroes men, boys and girls. belonging TO ]. N Slit
and the estate Of d. Peoples, deesased
? JAS. II. PEOPLES, agent and Admir-.
Dec 10, 1864 2t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27
NEGROES TO HIRE.

On the I'd day Of January will hire in Charlotte at
the public square for the year 1865, the negroes be-
longing the Estate of Mrs. Sarah j. Martin late of
Mobile. A. II. MARTYR, Admir-.
n.c
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27

A NEW CONFEDERATE STEAMER The Lon
don Index says that Lieutenant Waddcll, of the
Confederate States Navy, has hoisted bis flag on q
new steamer, the Shenandoah. She received her
crew, armamept, &C., on the high seas, far from
any neutral jurisdiction, aud is said to be better
vessel than the Florida
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27
TAX-aN.KnND NOTICE.

We will attend at the following places for the Pur-
pose of taking the Returns of the Second Glass Crop,
which consists of Corn, Buckwheat Rice, Irish Pota-
oes, Cured Fodder Sugar, Molasses, Peas and Beans
Ground Peas, and Cotton
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27

The German Hebrew Congregation in Rich
mcnd contributed SO 400 for the benefit Of SOL
der's families.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27

SWe learn that Capt. r. W. Atkinson, of the
I'd N. g. Cavalry, and Lieut.. r. A. Glenn, of the
22d N. c. Regt., who have been prisoners of war
for some time have taken the oath of allegiance to
the Federal sovernment-RaleigA Conservative.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27
FROM VIRGINIA.

Richmond, Dec. GA raiding party of the enc
my appeared within eight miles of Gordonsville,
day, and were successfully resisted by
airy.
FROM THE RoANokE-The Raleigh ,Confed-
crate publishes the following official dispatches
from Gen. LeyeDthorpe, commanding the North
Carolina troops in the vicinity of Fort Branch, on
the Roanoke River:
HAMILTON, n. c., Dec. 81.
Coz. Fdncc:-Firing has commenced with my
advance force At least thirteen boats are within
few miles of Fort Branch.
Second Dispatch
The gunboats attacked US yesterday at Poplar
Point, where they attempted to land We fought
them three hours and repulsed them with heavy
loss. The fight is renewed today.
q. LEVENTHORPE,
Brig General.
The Confederate remarks that other advices say
that three gunboats were destroyed on the Roam
oke by our torpedoes.
LATEST
Poplar Point, Dec %.
We drove off the enemy's gunboats yesterday
Our infantry kept up and fought them with great
for four miles
Col Whitford, who behaved throughout with
great gallantry, is wounded severely.
G. LEvENTHoRPE, Brig Gen.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27

MELAScHoLY ACcIDENT.-A little daughter of
Mr. Thomas Ledwell living in this vicinity, was
burnt to death on Saturday evening last. Her
clothes took fire some distance from the house at
fire built 10 the barn lot. Before assistance could
reach her the clothing was burnt entirely from her
body and she died in ive hours afterwards. She
was aged six years, ard was an only child.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27

FLAGS OF TRUCE AGAIN.-Some time ago some
two hundred people were permitted to 60 North,
via Newbern, per flag of truce. Considerable ex-
element vas created by this Wholesale license, and
Gen. Baker, commanding this District, had the
matter stopped Every person who was permitted
to 60 then went with the distinct understanding,
that they should not return again. We know II
was the determination Of General Baker that they
should not return through bis lines.
Well on Thursday or Friday last number OF
these persons were sent in by the Yankees and
were received by Gen. Leventhorpe and permitted
to return. Amongst these parties were Mrs Gen.
Martin and two married ladies named Miller, OF
kinston. We have heard of no other names
Now these three ladies have been North several
times during the war-indeed they seem to be
privileged to go and come when they please and
bring back with them what they please. And this
is giving much offence to the people Of this section
OF the State. We do not impugn the loyalty OF
any of these ladies They all Of Northern
birth. and yet may be honest in their dealings with
the Contederacy, But why should they be per-
united to 60 and como at pleasure despite their
pledge not return and in violation of the orders
under which they went? Is General Leventhorpe
responsible for the return of these ladies, or was
he ordered from Richmond to receive them p
GoidsJOro Journal.
We join the Journal in demanding to know by
whose authority these people are permitted to
travel to yankee land and back ps they please. We
who expect to live or die With the Confederacy
ought to see that it is stopped, no matter who
grants the permission. Those persons who
visit the North ought to be made to stay there.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27

The Mariana (Fa.) News learns that about $50
negroes, captured in that county in the late raid,
attempted to escape from Pensacola, having be-
come tired of the treatment of their brutal masters
the fankees-but were recaptured by the enc
my, who were several days hunting for them.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27

OLD IssUE.-Congress has at last passed the law
extending to the ls July 1865, the time 70. redeem
ing the old issue Treasury notes,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27

u, The Waterman says that the yankee prison.
ers now confined at Salisbury are to be removed to
some other point.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27

Friday last to meet again the third Tuesday in
January, being the 18th day of the month. We
give sketch of the proceedings up to the day OF
adjournment. and also publish list of the Captions
Of laws passed
Hereafter we will publish in full some of the most
important laws passed by the Legislature.
On Thursday. Gov. Vance took the oaths Of Office
for the two years. before the two Houses. Hi.
inaugural Address will be found in another column.
Council OF STATE-The following gentlemen
have been elected by the Legislature Counseors of
State for the next two years WIN Eaton of Warren.
Nicholas L Williams of Yadkin. Chas Shober of
Guilford, II Hargrave of Arson, II Winston
of BERTHE, A G Foster of Davidson, and Allen L
Davidson of Buncombe.
TRUSTEES OF THE UNIvERsITY.-The Legisla-
ture elected the following persons Rev DIR. G F
Deems NJ McGehee Phillips and ID NJ Carter.
rSr We learn that about So 500 was realized from
the Tableaux and Musical Entertainments, last
week. for the benefit of the poor of this community.
Nor TRUE.-The Hon. Josiah Turner, member
of Congress from the 9Th N. C. District, in offering
some resolutions in the House Of Representatives
recently on the subject of peace negotiations, made
short speech and stated that
In North Carolina the two political parties, wings
and democrats. had been kept alive by the discus
sion of the question of seccssion-the democrats
favorng and the wings opposing the measure
This assertion of Mr. Turner is not true-every
one familiar with public matters in this State knows
that it has foundation in fact. The question of
accession has never been discussed in this State
since the commencement of the Neither have
the whg and democratic parties been kept alive in
North Carolna-if they had BEEN Mr. Turner would
not now hold seat in Congress, for he represents
District that thoroughly democratic previous
TO the and if the democrats had maintained their
organization he could not have been elected. The
democratic party, at the beginning of the vol
UNFAIRLY abandoned its organization in every county
in the State for the sake of union and harmony.
The only party organization that has been kept
alive in this State since the commencement of the
war; is what is called the conservative party
being a combination of factous spirits and old
disappointed politicians, who have seized the pre-
sent opportunity to work themselves and friends
into seats in Congress and the Legislature, by hum
bugging the people aud playing the demagogue
generally. Mr. Turner secured his seat in Con-
gress in this way, did three four other mem
bers from North Carolina. This conservative
party" is opposed by many men who belonged to
both the old political parties. and who frown upon all
efforts to divide people into mere party combna
tons at time when all should be united in the
cause of the Confrdcracy against common enemy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27

ELDERBERRY BRANDY.-Dr. J. B. Alexander of
this county. has sent us a specimen of Brandy made
from Elderberres 1t certainly possesses alcoholic
qualities, and Is apparently very good substitute
for other kinds of brandy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27

rS- We learn that about So. 500 was realized from
the Tableaux and Musical Entertainments las
week, for the benefit of the poor of this community