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SAMUEL BICKFORDS ESTATE.
! a. TIE OF YES M a. 10

IG ATE OF We az HH a. N ~ /,
~ Orleans District, IS.
In Probate Court, held at Irashurgh, within
and for said District, on the 10Th day of Deem
Der, A. d. 1861:
John Wal bri q &c administrator Of the es-
tate Of SAMUEL BICKFORD, late OF Craftsbu-
ry, in said district, deceased, presents his admin
istratun account Denomination and allowance,
and makes application for a decree of distrihu-
tiuu ard partition OF the estate Of said deceas-
ed.
Whereupon it Is ordered by said Court, that
said account and said application be referred to
a session of said Court to DC held at the Probate
Office i'm said lrlSburgh, on the h day of Jan
uary, A. d. 1865, for hearing and decision there
on:
And it is further ordered, that notire hereof
be given to all persons interested, by publication
of the same three weeks successfully in the or
leans independent Standard, q newspaper pull
lished ut Irashurgh, previous 70 said time ap-
pointed for hearing, that they may appear az
said time and place. and show cause, if any they
may have, why said account should not be al |
lowed. aud such decree made.
5lw3 MILTON X. TYLER, Judge.
A true copy Of Record.
Attest, MILTON r. TYLER, Judge !
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$500
s6.sOO


This is probably The largest sale, Sc
far as price is concerned, ever made in
Rutland county. and is worthy Of notice
from the fact that it shows the interest
taken in, and the value attached o,
thoroughbred sheep by some of the brs,
Judges in Vermont. Mr.. Bingham il,
widely known as having long been a thor
ough breeder and dealer in this drscrip-
ton of sheep and we'll acquainted with
their value ; and it shows, too, that Mr..
Sprague has been very successful in his
judicious selections and breeding.
Rutland county thus furnishes to AID
olson county yearling buck (the last
named above) that can hardly be rx-
ceeded. 1t shesred, last Spring, at the
rate OF l ID. Of wool to less than lbs. of
carcass.-RuiLdnd Herald.
PAssUMPsIc RAILROAD EXTENSION.
The last Staustpad Journal learns that
are on foot to bring the Pas
sumpsic Railroad up 10 the Boundary.
aud from thence build'ihr miles on thu
MaSsawippi Valley Road to the "Bpnson
2 lacr" in Stsnsiead. The directors have
agreed 10 furnish the iron and complete
The road to the proposed point when thu
unds 10 complete the grading are forth
coming. Ifall parties come to the scratch
As is hoped, the cars will he running to
he new isrnisoe BY nesi September.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-12-30
PARLOR FURNITURE.

~ D. REYNOLDS, Agent, will give you a
W bargain on Rich Parlor Furniture, Carpets
and Crockery. At Newport.
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CROCKERY.

~ D. REYNOLDS, Agent, will show you
". better assortment of Crockery at the low
est price Of any man in Orleans County. At
Newport.
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s s s s
@Remember that what Black
advertises to do he always does.
That is why people have SO much
confidence in him.gg
Newport, Dee. 10, 1864.


- r A a h . Il v q, Es ~ - y.
- ORLEANS DISTRICT, IS.
In Probate Court. held at Irasburgh. with n
and for said District ON the 10th day Of Decen.-
Der, a. d. 1864:
An instrument, purportng TO he the last will
and testament of JACOB N. LOOMS, late of
Craftsbury, in said district, deceased, being pre-
scented TO the Court 10y Henry S. Tolman, one Of
the executors therein named, for probate.
II is ordered by said court that all pc. sons
concerned therein be notified to appear at 4 ses-
sion OF said court to Inc holden at The probate
Office in Irasburgh, on the 3lst dry of December,
1864, and SHOW cause, if any they may have,
against the probate OF said will; for which pur-
pose, it l. further ordered that a copy of the re-
cord of this order he published three weeks sue
eessvely in the Orleans Independent Standard,
Il newspaper printed at lrashurgh, previous to
said time appointed for hearing,
MILTON II. TYLER, Judge.
A true copy Of record.
jlw3 Attest, MILTON r. TYLER, Judge.
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DIED.
Fresh Arrival
PATENT MEDICINES,
CARPETS

DEOPLE about to furnish house from cellar
L TO attic would save money by calling on C.
d. Reynolds, Agent, at the Furniture, Crockery
and Carpet Ware Rooms, Newport, Vermont.
Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1864-12-30

SALE OF SuEEP.-There were sold IN
Brandon, last Monday, the 18Th inst, 10
Merrill Bingham, Esq, of West Cornwall
W., by Mr.. Sprague of said Brandon.
he following Twelve Thoroughbred In
iantadoes, Spanish Merinos,) viz
10 yesrling ewes at $500 each, SO 900
| buck, 1900
$500
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05

FELLOW CITIZENS: am q candidate for your suf-
frages the ensuing election for Sheriff In the
County of Union. My connection with the army, how
ever has for months removed me from that fam-
liar intercourse with you that would generally be de-
sirable. But, trusting that may have due allow
ance for this seeming Inconvenience, with view to
repeated expressions of desire that should become
candidate, have consented to do so-though under
vastly different circumstances from those which sur
rounded four years ago Many of you have realized
the hardships of and the dangers of battle but
without recalling the past let look hopefully 10 the
future, and permit me, in grateful acknowledgements
of the avorsE received your hands then, with many
others previous that time, to ask cordial sup
port now. If elected, will what industry and
ability possess fulfill the obligations Of the Office
in such as hope, may ever be satisfactory
to you. On the contrary, IL am not elected shall
consider that you have done me wrong and that
have right cniticise because your SURFACES
against But am fully sensible Of the distinction
conferred by being elected to the position for which
candidate, and shall be proud to receive your
| shall be and faithful prove
myself worthy of the responsible trust imposed by the
And in conclusion allow me to hope you will
remember your friend, and on the day of election
ticket for the same. W. II. COLLINS,
Co. A, 4th n. c. Cavalry,
March %, 1854 pd Gordon's Brigade
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05

"Are you the keeper of this here tavern?" in
quired tall, lanky individual, belonging to the
- Regiment, North Carolina State Troops, and
new in the Confederate States service.
81 am the proprietor of this hotel" replied the
busting little hotel keeper of establishment be-
tween this city and Richmand. "What can do
for you7"
aWhat do you ak far bed9" asked the soldier.
"Seven dollars, sir" responded the landlord.
Only seven dollars yer say; well, that is cheap;
dog gone me eff it amt. Here's Confederate Eve
and there's two; is's all right amt it, Mister"
Certainly, sir" replied Boniface, cit is all per-
fecty correct"
"You heern him, didn't you, Jeems?" said the
military gentleman, addressing one of his compan-
ioas.
81 heern him." was the response
"And you heern him too, didn't yer, Ike?" in
CURED he of another
''In course I did" was the reply 81 'spect it's
all right between you"
'That's blessin', anyhow" said the soldier,
"and now Mister, eff you'd only travelled as far as
| hev, you would want to sleep mighty sudden"
Certainly, sir; all right" exclaimed the land
lord, as be proceeded to direct servant to show
the gentleman his apartment.
The soldier evidently slept soundly; but very
early IN the morning he might have been seen de-
scending the stairs with the mattress upon which
he had slept carefully tied up and slung over his
shoulder He had not proceeded far however, be-
fore he met by the astonished landlord who iu-
dignantly demanded TO know what be doing with
that bed.
"Gwine to take it out to the regiment" coolly re-
marked the soldier.
You are, your rcared the exasperated land
lord; "how dare you carry off my property in that
manner"
"four property Well, like that. Didn't give
you seven dollars for this here bed, only last night
and didn't two of our fellows hear the trade? Your
property, eh?" s.g..... .
"The seven dollars you paid me, for youfa6dg-
ing," said the proprietor growing somewhat rate
he spoke.
"Nary lodging eff know it," responded the soldier.
III axed You what you axed for bed and paid yer
price, and aecordin to the of trade the beds
mine"
swell, SIR" interrupted the angry host, Sand what
do you ask for your bed2 want it,"
"Now yer talkin,' replied North Carolina, he
dumped the bed upon the floor and carelessly threw
himself upon it, II want to be reasonable, and being
it's you, I'll let you have the bed for fifteen dollars
"Fifteen eollars!" gasped the landlord.
"Just So" quietly remarked the soldier; "ef man
don't make at least hundred per cent durn eff
he pay hotel expenses"
The landlord paid the money, and will probably
avoid specializing in future with any of the n c. State
Troops.-Montgomery Advertiser.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05

The Board of Common Schools for Mecklenburg
County will meet at the County Court Clerks Office in
Charlotte Monday the 18th day of April, for the
purpose of electng one of their number Chairman.
agreeable to 9th section of common school laws. Also
to appoint Committee Men for the several School Dis
tricts of the county where there is not written petit
ton designating preference signed by majority of
the parents and guardians of the District agreeable to
9th section of common school laws. The Board con-
sists of Parks, Mcdonald, Ira Parks H
Garrison, Alex Grier, Johnston and Ross.
J. P. ROSS, Chm. .
April f. 1854 st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05
EXECUTORS SALE.

Pursuant to the last Will and ftstament of the late
William T. Lemmond, deceased, we will expose to pub-
lie sale the 18th of April at the late residence OF
the deceased on Goose Greek in Union county, to the
highest bidder credit of twelve months, all the
personal and perishable property directed by the Will
TO be sold, viz:
SEVEN LIKELY NEGROES,
two likely young wemen likely fellow, three boys
and one girl Horses Cattle, Sheep, Household Furni-
ture, Wagon, sett of Blacksmith's Tools, the
growing crop, &c. &c.
JOHN Q. LEMM0ND,
EVAN A. LEMM0ND,
March 20, 1864 3tpd Executors.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05
TO COTTON PLANTERS.
OFFICE GENERAL AGENT PRoDUoE Loan
Charlotte n @ March % 1874

OFFICE GENERAL AGENT PRoDuoR Loan,
Charlotte, N. c., March 20, 1864 !
1t hoped that the Planters will deliver their 1.-THE
Cotton to-wit onetenth Of all raised in $685. by the
LIST day of May. Agents appointed in all the
ties, with instructions, who authorized TO receipt
for all delivered.
1t is the duty of each Planter whether he has been
assessed not to deliver the tenth of all produced to
The Agents of.the Post Quartermasters.
l.. s. WILLIAMS,
General Produce Loan Agent for n. G.
March %, 1864
Fayetteville Observer and Raleigh Confederate cory
three times
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05

AT the instance of the authorities Of several Railroad
Companies the Presidents aud Superintendent Of the
Railroads of the Confederacy respectfully invited
to meet in Convention, in the city of Columbia g. c.
the 18th Of April, 1864
WIN. JOHNSTON,
March 2sth. Pres,t Char. 4 SO Railroad
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05

s6- Bishop Souie of the Methodist Church Is
Of his home in Nashville bur in feeble health. He
is affected by paralysis, bat not so greatly as to
confne him wholly to the house. The Yankees
have, of course, tried to win him over to their
cause, by proposing "the OATH" bur he has uu-
formly answered that he would suffer any evil they
could infiict, rather than submit to such demand
So they have let him alone.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05
Committed to the Jail

OF Mecklenburg county, the 9Th of March, a me-
gro man who says his name is WILLIAM and belongs
to Mrs. Jane Wilson of Fairfield District S. G. Said
negro is about 81 years DID, feet 10 inches high aud
will weigh probably $50 pounds rather copper color.
The owner is hereby notified to come forward, prove
pay charges and take him away, he will
be dealt with the law directs.
April 4, 1864. R. NJ. WHITE, Shf.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05
$50 Reward.

Runaway from Derrs Furnace, in lincoln county,
about 14th January last, my negro boy jim. He is
nineteen years old, feet 10 inches high and suffers
some in talking, and had when he left q yellow
woolIen coat. / will give the above reward of $50
10 any that will apprehend and deliver said negro
to nae, at Castaua Grove, CASTOR county lodge him
in jail so can get him.
March %, 1868 If AND. J. DERR
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05

Returns for Town Taxes will be received for eek
longer At the expiration of that time, persons failing
to make their returns will be charged double tar.
Office hours, from a. m, to r. m, at the Branch
Bank n. c. THOS W. DEWEY,
Aprl a. 1854 Town Clerk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05
NOTICE.

Entered on the 2ist instant as cstray By Joseph
Blair COW of the following descriptioa:>Dark dun,
right smoohe crop and Sits, left swallow
fork and under Bit and tho end of her tail cut off,
She has been appraised at the value of SEQ. The
is notified 70 come forward prove property aud take
charge Of her. JOHN MCCONNELL,
March %, 1854 5t Ranger.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05
DIED..

In this town, the lst inst, Mr. J. P. Crawford,
formerly of Lincolnton.
In this county, the Gath ult Mrs Mary r. Hutch-
son. wife of MIR VIM. Hntchison, aged so years.
In Iredell county the 10th ult, Mr. Robert John
ston ST., aged 81 years.
At his residence in Rowan county, on the 18th ult,
Dr.. Alex. Torrence aged SO years. The deceased was
good citizen, attentive, kind and good Physician,
and useful and unobtrueive man.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05

9TH DIsTRICT.-The election for member of
Congress in the 9TH Congressional District in place
of S. H. Christian deceased will be held the 81 st
inst The Hon. Thos. S. Ashe would not consent
to run, aud Messrs Taylor and Waddell, who we're
announced as candidates, have withdrawn. leaving
three candidates in the field, A G.. Foster of Ran
dolph, J. NJ. Leach of Davidson, and Capt n. A.
Ramsey of Chatham. The contest will be between
Foster and Leach 1t is said that Mr. Foster is an
out and out Vance man, while Leach is wishy-
washy, ''sorter so and sorter not so," and when
pressed to take sides says that if Gov Vance is for
him then be is for Gov. Vance
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05

All persons in the Town Beat liable to pay tax to
the State and County hereby notified that list of
their taxabes must be returned by the last of April
1864, they will be liable to double Call
the Rock Island Office,
J. NJ. SPRINGS,
NJ. l.. WRISTON,
April 4, 1864 List-Takers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05
NOTICE.

All persons in Mecklenburg county to whom money
is DUE for the services of their negroes the Coast
from the LIST of September TO the last of March,
quested me in Charlotte the second Satur-
day April for the purpose Of signing power Of attor
ney enable to collect the different amounts.
March I'll, 1864 3t-pd w. B. EEEL.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05
March 28h.


The friends of Col. WILLIAM NJ. GR1ER announce
him as candidate to represent Mecklenburg comfy
in the Senate, at the ensuing August election
March "a, 1864 te-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05

The Committees of Common Schools of Mecklenburg
county who have failed report to the humber OF
children six and under twenty-one years old will
please do 80 Immediately. Call at my Office and get
blanks J. P. ROSS, Chairman.
March 49, 1864.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05

A SIGN.-The fnanciers of London have taken.
the Confederate loan, and persistently refuse to
touch that of the United States. This is fnan-
cial recognition of existence, and substantial
evidence of their confidence in our success
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05

Wanted to purchase first rate Mich Cow, for
which liberal price will be paid. Inquire at the
store of DRUCkER HEILBRUN.
April 4, 1864 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05

THE STATE JoURNAL."-The publication of a
daily paper, called the Estate Journal has
been commenced at Goldsboro, n. C.-Messrs VIM.
Robinson and John Spelman. Editors. Terms $12
for six months. Both the editors have had much
experience in the newspaper business. and possess
the ability to make first class paper.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05

AMOUNT FUNDED.-The amount OF Confederate
notes funded at the Depository in this place, is
81 COS 100 Besides this sum, Government officers
at this point have turned over to the Depository
about 1884, ga
At the office in Lincolnton we learn that about
al oOO 600 were funded, and at Newton $2UO, 600.
Ifthis don't make money scarce in these parts
we don't know what will.
Amount funded at Raleigh S3,110,o0O; Goldsboro
81 4a5. 500; Wilmington S6.O00,O0O; Fayetteville
50 1876, 200; Columbus, Ga, 81, 269 900; Lagrange
SIl4J.9 900; Mobile ST.. $4,000 Montgomery
IS. 500, 900; Charleston $4,000, 900.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05
state Of North Carolina, Lincoln Co.
80 In Equity to Spring Term, 1854.

David Kncaid vs.. Lowe and wife Nancy, aud Others.
It. appearing 70 the satisfaction Of the CLERK aud
Master Of Lincoln county that susan Love, Katy ne
barger and Jas Linebarger and wife libby, defendants
in this emit non-residens of the State Of North
made in the Western Democrat for six weeks, that
said non residents appear at the Court Of Equity
to be held for the county of Lincoln the Court House
in Lipcolnton the bth Monday after the 4th Monday
in March, then and there TO- plead demur 70
complainants said Bill Of Complaint judgment pro
confesso will be taken against them.
Dore at my Office in Lincointon, this day the 18th
W. J. HoKE, G. &M,E.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05
EUROPEAN AND NORTHERN NEWS.

The New York World says is rumored that the entire
organized militia of the North is be called into service
for six months hold certain points during the campaign
against Richmond
New York dates of the 9th, quote gold at 1914.
The latest news from Europe is unimportant. In the
British House of Commons. Mr. Roebuck said he would
be glad to the Federal shipping swept from the
Macmillan, his way to NJ xico, visited Queen Vic
toria.
In Liverpool the 10th, Cotton had advanced in pri-
ces for inferior qualities.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05
April 4, 1864

: March 81, 1904.
On and after tie LIST of April, 1864, the StateseiDe
Train will leave Statesville at A. NJ, and arrive at
Charlotte at A. III. Leave Charlotte at p. NJ. and
arrive at Statesyiue at P. NJ.
T. R. SHARP, GenT supt.
April 4, 1854
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05

e The report of the Chief of Police of Column
bia S. c.. shows that 1869 persons arrested
and put in the Guard House in that city during the
year ending 31st March-295 whites, ZIG slaves
and SIS free negroes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05

@H>asYLzA There will be Communion Service
ElaEtslS at Unity Church Fort Mills) next
sAHlzM Saturday and Sunday, April 9th 10TH.
The Rev. A. Sinclair will ofieate.
April 4, 1864
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05

u The Hon. T. L. Clingman publishes letter
saying that he will not be candidate for Governor.
We were not aware that Mr Clingman had been
thought of in this connection.
Mr. C's letter will be found in another column.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05
Found

GOLD RING was found on the Main Street On
Wednesday last which the have by descrIb-
ing, and paying for this advertisement.
March %, 1864
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05

CHARLEsToN.-The yankees have been knock
ing at the gates of Charleston two hundred and
seventy days, but they can't get in and the city is
more impregnabe than it ever has been. What
have the croakers and the weakened to say now
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05

AN IMPORTANT OkDER.-The Adjutant General has
issued order for board Of officers assemble in
Richmond at early day to examine and report upon
the justice and Of claims Of parties who have
lost negroes impressed for labor the public eences
well as those who hare died from injuries resolved,
or diseases contracted while in The service-RichoHd
Enquirer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05

To PRoDUcERs--No IMPREssMENTs.--W
understand that an erroneous impression has gone
abroad into the country that if people bring live
stock provisions for sale here, they will be i'm
pressed. Such is not the case. All persons may
bring in what they have to SELL and obtain tie full
market price, without being interfered with. Only
those who refuse to sell need fear being troubled
by the impressing officer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05

EXEMPTIONS FROM TAxATIoN.-People say that
the new Confederate tax law is hard to understand,
and suppose it is, considering the number of
plantations called for. Some persons under the
impression that exemption of certain amount
will be allowed for each head of a family, minor
child soldier, &C., without regard to the amount
of property they own. But they mistaken, and
if they will look at the law i will be seen that the
exemption does mot apply to any person whose
property, exclusive of household furniture, shall be
assessed at value exceeding thousand dollars"
In other words. the person who owns more than one
thousand dollars worth of property mot counting
the value of his furnture) is not entitled to any
emption at all.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05

PUBLIC ADDREssEs.-We are authorized to state
that the Rev. DR.. Deems will address the people of
Arson county on Tuesday, April 18th; of Cabarrus
on Tuesday. April l9th of Meckenburg on Tues
day, April Goth.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-05

REPORTED CAPTURE OF Communicates Orleans
papers of the oath ult received in Mobile claims the
capture of 2l0 Confederate soldiers in Bayou Rapids
on the 2lst ult. Also four pieces of artillery and
large numb er of horses.