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

We are glad to notice that the planters in sew
eral sections of Georgia have at length aroused
themselves to the true condition Of affairs have
commenced taking steps in the right direction;
have resolved to prove by their acts that they
ready to do their share towards bringing content
ment, and have determined TO do all that can be
done or ought to be demanded Of them. In Mon
roe county the planters have met and consulted
together, aud resolved hereafter to furnish prov-
sions and other articles they raise at the following
rates: Corn 50 80 per busbel, wheat So, bacon
81 per lb., beef 40 cts, lard 81, oats 81 so per
bushel fodder 81 per hundred
At meeting Of the planters Of Sumter eDunty
it was agreed in that section the price Of corn
should be 81 per buShel and bacon 20 cents per
pound. We learn that meetings have also been
called in other portions of the State.
The action of the planters in the above men
toned counties shows the right spirit. An exam
Pls,has been set worthy of being initiated through
out the entire Confederacy. The great question
Of the day is the food question. There is now no
doubt on that point. 1t remains entirely with the
producers whether our shall be crippl-
ed for lack of sustenance for the armies, and for
the people at home. Let every person who has
land raise all he can Of the articles necessary to
sustain life Let them resolve 10 sell them at the
lowest possible figure. Let them do all in their
power to put down the suicidal spirit'of Specula-
ton in food now altogether too pref aleDt, and thus
able rates. flour planters will resolve to.take
steps of this kind, and also carry out what they
solve to do, all will be well with Us lf.hey adopt
a contrary course, We fear the Of turmoil
aud strife that will surely occur 1t IL of no use
to shut our eyes to the real condition of affairs
existing We, a nation, are this day wander
ing as it were along the verge Of frighnul prec.
pce of ruin Que false step may plunge
the briuk II is useless for US to Aaiter 5urselyrs
in eli of fax ett N
decisive action, is now demanded Of every true
lover OF his country. We have bad a enough Of
delay aud timeserving policy. We must awake to
our whole duty-and do it also. Despoiisn and
anarchy threaten to sweep over our couLtry. And
if The proper measures are not adopted rspine and
murder viii stalk boldly through our fair land aud
deIuge it with blood 1,-Argusta PaPer
BILL TO PREvEET DEsERTfoS The Confed-
crate Congress has passed the auDcxed bill 20
prevent the procuring aiding, aud assisting per-
soss 10 desert from the army:
The Congres, efthe Ce,,fcaeror .SIafcv 10 ~g-
act That every person not SUI ac. O. tho rules
and articles Of war, who - af knowtpsi5' prOeutc
or entice soldier, or person enrolled ~ 1sryIco
in the army of the Cuuf-ierafe- State ~ dcaeft
or who shall aid OF assss ;sry Gsssrisr Fr the
my, or any person enrolled Tor service, 10 syade
their proper commaueeT -or % rrcvgrt 'b.ir arrest
to be returned to the service, or rho s5oi c'ncca
or harbor any such dOserteT o. 5Ltl purchase
from any soldier or person Cnroliet.ior scrpIca any
portion of his army equipmenia, ratiohs or cloth.
ing or any property belonging - the Cnne4er rtfe
States or of any officer soldier of the tunf !e
rate States shall, upon conviction before ~ Dis
trict Court Of the Confederate STATES ha-ng jg-is
dction of the offence, be fned not exceeding 81
900 and be imprisoned not exceeding two years.