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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17

All young men in the county OF Mecklanburg. who.
from service In the army have been rendered physicul
~ incapable of making support, and who have not
TO qualify them for business BY applying to me, will
have their tuition given them at my expense Ia the
best schools In the county. This Offer will not con-
fict with the audable Efforts Of the Rev DR.. Deems Ia
behalf of the orphans Of deceased soldiers.
May 9, 1864 I'm J. A. FOX.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17
To the Magistrates and Common School Teachers
of MeckteaJure County:

in retiring from the Office have filed for the last
8 years, as your Superintendent Of Common Schools
return to you my sincere thanks the
fdence you have SO long hoaored me With, which po-
sition was honorable to myself. And J. do assure
and fondly cherished. With heart full Of earnest
invocaons for the prosperity -four Common Schools,
and each individual connected With that important
scheme I leave you. J. p. ROSS
Nav l6 1864. -. $50. s.. s. st{ tfa ri
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17
c.np ilrn n. q Rrorxrsr, Nay :, 1894.

have the honor respectfully to myself TO
the ctizeus and soldiers Of Lincoln county candi-
date represent them IN the ensuing Legislature
M member of the House of Commons hare been iu-
due ed take this step by the fequest Of incsiduas
appropriate say in this connecIioa, chat, pr
ia the 18th y c. Regiment, haze served my
country fer than tw Years. I'm ay years ole,
and as The physical in6rmiiies % age creeping
upon me- would be glad 10 serre my conntfy IN some
suitable capacity Il IN unnecessary 10 speak Of
my princpies-they are yel known. Should ny eois-
raes in arms and the citizens at home &c % elect
me- shall exert myself tbs utmost for the promo
ton of their welfare aad iaterests. D.A. HAMS.
May l6. 1854. estfs
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17
FROM VIRGINIA.

WELDON, May l3.-Various wild have been
afoat here to-day of which is that Lee has drove
Grants forces the Rapidan with terrific saugh
ter But all that can gather THAT is reliable is the
following:
Hocombes legion resisted the enemy at Chester on
Monday last There has been no fighting since The
enemy still hold the railroad. Beauregards headquar-
tiers Petersburg He has been reinforced by 20-
600 troops recently and still they pour in.
The in Petersburg all closed and every MAJ
is in the ranks. An engagement is expected TO NOR
The bridge across Stony Greek has been rebuilt,
and the one across Nottoway river will be finished
morrow night. Drewrys Bluff has been reinforced
that apprehensions felt about its security.
Trains will run through to Petersburg day afterto
morrow.
Two gunboats were certainly blown up burnt,
and probably four. Nothing else reliable.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17

Destruction tr Gold Mine Machinery By Fire -
We learn that Messrs Weir 4 Garret had their
entire up ground machinery at their gold mine
near Gibsonville destroyed by fire last Sunday
The loss is quite severe but not irrepara5le. As
this mine is rich in the precious ore, and having
just begun to yield return fer outlay o. capital,
We trust it may soon be again under successful
objectionable loss is estimated at 5000
GreensJoro Patriot
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17
FROM THE WEST.

DEaopoIs, May ia dispatch to-day from Col
Scott vie Summit, confirms the Trans Mississippi
news. n. says Gen Taylor has Banks hemmed in Il,
Alexandria, and battery six miles below stopping all
communism ton via Red river
It is reported that Gen. Polgnae: with infantry, cap
tured transport with valuable cargo of commissa-
~ stores and 100 prisoners and the steamer City Belle
with the l20th Ohio regiment.
On the 5th crippled the steamer Warner; also, gun
boats Nos. and %; taken from Them twenty-one
pieces of artillery, inclnding eight 32-ponnder Par
rotts. Their crews were also taken.
II was reported at Shreveport that Gen. Smith and
the enemy had fight AZ Jenkins Ford in which we
captured several hundred prisoners, many small arms,
the pontoon bridge and all their trains,
We lost Gen. Searsey and Col Greenwood killed,
and Gems Wall, Randall and Clark, wounded.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17

At the Depot Of the Viii Char d Rutherford Railroad,
to exchange for Corn and Bacon--3 bs OF Iron for
Of Bacon and lbs. Of Iron for bushel of Corr.
WM. HUGHES.
April IS, 1854. lm.pd -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17
Cotton Cards.

As county Agent, have 800 more pairs Cotton
Cards for sale TO soldiers families and others In need
Any having old card backs 10 spare will please
leave them Byeriys store as wish 20 purchase
them. b. W. ALEXANDER,
May 2, 1864 Agent for Necklenburg CO.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17

49, Nine blockade runners have, come into
Wilmington since the Raleigh iron-clad scattered
the blockading squadron few days ago. Five of
them are entirely new vessels on their first trip
They saw no signs of the blockaders e
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17

~ The Hon. T. Butler King died at his resi-
dence in Waynesboro Ca. the 10th inst. He
filled mauy important Offices during his life.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17
SALT! SALT!

will attend at the store Of d II. ByeTly Sasur-
day of each week for the purpose Of delivering Salt
Soldiers families and other needy persons In The Town
District and to the Commentaries in the different Beats
d. r. DIXON
April IS, 1854. st-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17
For sIaerifa.

We ara authorized to announce r. n WHITE 20
candidate for reelection TO the ONCE Of Sheriff Of
Mecklenburg county. ~ ,
May 8, 1884 pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17

From my farm on the 2sth April, one pair Of small
white SHEEP, both with horns the marks not ro
collected Any information about the same viii be
thankfully received at the Charlotte Mills
May 8, 1854 -ss-.4 w. BOYD.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17

tY- Maj Marcus Erwin has been appointed Com
missioner for Western North Carolina, under the
Act aboshing the Writ of Habeas Corpus. Mr. S.
B. Sawyer has been appointed Marshal.-AsherWe
NetcS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17

Inc last news from Gen. Longstreet state
LHat ne Is DOING well and hopes to from
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17
KIILED AND woUNDED

In N C. Regiments in the la.e Battles in Nrgtaia.
Below give list of the killed and wounded from
this section of the State far have been able
to ascertain:
TH1RTY-FOURTH REGIMENT.
From t. H. White, who passed through this place ON
Monday morning. wounded, his way home, obtain
ed the following list of killed and wounded in the Saith
Regiment:
Co. E. (from Lincoln county 1-Kiled: Berry Quinn.
Melville Hovis, John Best. Wounded Lieuts Atwell
and Houser in leg slight, John Kiser face severe II
White head severe but not dangerous.
Co H, from Cleaveland-Capt. Hoyle severely wound
ed in head.
10Th REGIMENT.-Oliyer Smith of CASTOR, wounded
in leg.
is reported that Col Avery of the 33d Reg has lost
Leg and that LtCol Davidson the 7th was captured
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17
FIFTEENTH REGIMENT.

Company (from Union county killed Private
w L Scott. Wounded: Sergt Long, corporal b
Skies, slightly; NJ austin in thigh, prvateS " W
Alexander face slight Doster arm amputated, w G
Low and face, J Fl Little hand severe, W Lem
ond arm, J Skies hand, Skies hand, R Sum
hand, Thompson hand, Steagall arm and
thigh N Waters arm severe
Company from Cleaveland county)-Killed: Sgt.
Rigsby, private Joe Hatley. Wounded: c Conn-
ell arm slight, W Hathcock thigh severe, Neal
hip, L Hatley arm severe, Marks arm, Cooke
and 6 Bennett hand slight, Rigsby face slight,
II Williamson shoulder slight, W Eubanks arm
slight, } Webb hand slight Rigsby thigh slight,
N Cole hip w Cole not known.
In the 18th Regiment were killed and about 100
wounded-mos!ly slight.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17

Va Snow fell in Watauga county on the I'd
.''s'' ana there was frost in Wilkes on the morn
'ngs of the ID Sd and 4tb.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17
Tuesday, May ~, 1854.

EXAMINING BoARD.-W. R. Myers, N. S. Alex
ander and A. F. Sader, Esqs., have been appointed
Examining Board for this county. 20 assist the
enrolling officer in investigating applications for ex-
empton under the new military law. The Board is
a good one and will no doubt discharge the duty
faithfully and fairly.
Lieut. Prior, the Enrolling Officer for this Dis
trict commenced the enrolment under the new law
at this place last week We learn that nearly every
man whose name was called filed an application for
exemption either farmer, shoemaker, black
smith. tanner something else of that sort. Each
mans application received by the Examining
Board and he was directed to report again at flu
ture day.
We learn that the enrolling in the other coun-
ties of this District will be attended to by the Militia
officers of the respective counties.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17

RAILROAD CoNNECTIoN.-The Greensboro Pa
triot gives us the gratifying intelligence that the
Railroad between Greensboro and DanviLe tcailed
the Piedmont ready will be finished during the pre-
sent week. and that trains will pass over the entire
line Immediately. The road has been built by
Messrs j. Il E. Wilkes, and the Patriot justly re-
marks that "al praise is due to the contractors for
their increased and strengthened energies during
the last few weeks"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17

a Norm CARoLINIAN RETURNED. "A Yankee
deserter from Grants army was brought down yes-
terday, from the neighbnrhood Of Fredericksburg,
and was committed to Castle Thunder. He gave
his name as Thomas Smith, and says hc is ma
tive of North Caroina, and has brother in our
army; but that be has been living for several years
in New Jersey, where he enlisted Richmond
Sentinel
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17

e. The Columbia Caroinian says that Flour has
fallen in that market nearly one-half from former
prices, and that other kinds of produce have de-
clined. The fact is money is getting very scarce
and prices generally must recede, especially for ar
ticles produced here at home 80 notes are
only passable at discount of one-third, therefore
those who hold SIS must either fund them in per
cent bonds exchange them for the new currency.
Everybody who has anything to sell wants new cur
rency for it, and the Depository at this place has
run out Of new currency. the scarcity of money is
being sensbly felt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17

NORTHERN NEws.-From the Baltimore Gazette
of the 9th inst, get the following items, by which
it will be that the enemy acknowledge that
they being damaged by the Confederates:
The Baltimore &, Ohio Railroad.-A small body
of Confederates. belonging to Capt Pierce's compa-
ny, of McNiels reg iment, captured Piedmont, on
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, and destroyed the
company's workshops there, together with a large
! number of cars, &c, and immense amount of
commssary stores and general merchandise. The
raiders finally driven off by section of artil
lery sent forward by General Kelly. leaving behind
them wounded man.
From the Trans Mississippi.-A report by tele-
graph from Cairo says that one of General Steeles
trains, with heavy escort, attacked by Mar
maduke, who captured two hundred and forty wa
CONS. seven pieces of artillery and one thousand
prisoners. ...-
Later accounts say that Steeles expedition to
Shreveport has been abandoned The latest intelli-
gence from him represents him retreating upon
Little Rock closely pursued by Price and Marina
duke and continually harassed. A battle had been
fought at Sabine Forke in which the loss is said to
be "abou. equal on both Sides 1t was supposed
to be the intention of Price and Marmaduke to at
tack Little Rock. , .-..
Gen. Banks. whilst retreating from Grand Ecore
to Alexandria. was again attacked by the Confede-
rates in force at Cane River and suffered heavily.
blown up by his order to prevent their falling
into the hands of the enemy.
The correspondent of the Philadelphia 'Inqui-
rer writing from jacksonville, states that the
petition to Florida has been abandoned. all the
Federal troops having been withdrawn from that
State with the exception of the garrison at Jackson
vile.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17

INTERESTING DIsCUssIoN.-In the General AS
semby of the Presbyterian Church, last week, an
interesting discussion occurred on the question OF
forming a union with the New School Presby terrain
Church of the Confederate States, or admitting the
New Schools, body, into the Old School church.
To one like ourself who never knew much Theolo-
.,y land never bothered oursef about HeOrieS) this
discussion was instructive well as interesting,
conducted as it by of the ablest Dvines
of the country.
At a previous session of the General Assembly
the question referred to a special committee.
This committee, through their chairman, the Rev.
DR.. Dabney, reported to the present session of the
Assembly in favor of the proposed union, and on
the proposition to adopt the report the discussion
took place. The principal speakers on each side
the Rev. Drs. Adger and Palmer in opposi-
ton to the report and Rev. Drs. Hoge, kirkpatrick,
and Dabney, i'll favor of it.
The discussion commenced Monday and con-
tinued until 10 O'Clock Wednesday night, when
it agreed to refer the report to special com
mttee, which committee was instructed to take the
matter into consideration and report to the present
session of the Assembly.
Just about the close of the discussion. Col. Pres
ton of Virginia, made some remarks which were
appropriate and proper as any we heard. He
with much interest, and as long as he could see
and comprehend Drs. Palmer and Adgers argu-
ments. they seemed all right, and as long as he
could see with his minds eye Drs. Dabney and
Hoge, they, also, seemed good enough, but when
these gentlemen got away up out of sight, among the
mysteries and mountains of Theology, he could not
say whether they were right not, but supposed
they were all righf up there. Therefore he express
sed the opinion that there was not much difference
between the two parties, and thought the apparent
difficulty might DE amieably adjusted.
The discussion marked by good feeling and
brotherly kindness, but with vgor and earnestness.
On Thursday morning the special committee re-
ported in favor of admitting the New School body,
and the report was adopted with seven dissenting
votes-Drs. Adger and Palmer being among the
dissenters.
The Assembly adjourned on Friday afternoon to
meet again in Macon, Ga, in Nav, 1865.
Several important matters were postponed till the
next meeting.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17

:Y' Some of the yankee officers in the Libby pri-
son at Richmond have succeeded with pen and ink
in counterfeitng their own national currency, and
have sold the notes counterfeited to the money
grubs who nfest the Confederate capital at high
premium. And the yankee papers boast of it as
splendid trick No one is sorry that those in
own country who think much of yankee green
backs should be fooled in that way and no one is
surprised that yankee officers all sorts of
rascality.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17

THE RESERVE FoRcEs.-The Raleigh Confed-
crate says that Lieut-Gen. Holmes has issued an
official circular assuming command of the Reserved
Forces of North Carolina. 1t Col Armistead Gen.
Holmes Inspector General, has officially announced
that the senior class of Reserves from As to
50 years of age, will only be called into service in
case of threatened invasion while the junior class,
those from IL to 49, to be employed in camp
and other duties required by law of the reserve
force He says:
"The Commanding General is fully impressed
with the importance of retaining in their usual
avocations as many of the Reserve possible, and
it is not his intention to call them out for active
service unless it becomes necessary to protect our
own people and their homes from the enemy"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17

mr,Ssf From the subscriber, q red and white
v muley COW, A iiberai te%srs in
NIX 3 sH'd for -sStnfor@a,I,a eesSslaiss
CA.riotts, April Is, 1854 sfpi f,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17
NOTICE


To Machinists, Btgcksmifhs, CUM Carriage
Makers, and PsaeyR Makers.
Good mechsncs In any Of the above trades can find
steady employment, and 5eral wages, hy applying
the G. >. Naval Ordnance Works, Charlotte. N. y.
II. ASHTON RAMSAY,
2 Chisf Engineer @. s. Navy, in charge.
April IS. 1854 o. =.
TAX IN KIND.
OsricE r. q, n. sra Dnz,3
Charlotte n. O., April -, 1884. 4
u hereby ordered thai all ths Tiths ofths year
1852 Of Corn and Bacon be delivered before the let
OF June 1886 Agents win receive nothing sfer sist
May, 1854. a..
Assessors win much oblige me- besides doing good
service 70 the country. by sending IN this oce an
estimates Of Tar In Kind by The lsf day Of May next
sooner IL possible Agents VIII give publicity this
Eve times the estimated vaiss according late laws
ofCoperess. can hare room 20 complain.
Capt = r. q. n, ssh Dir n q.
April -. 1865 70 !. -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17

SMALL Pox.---A few cases of Small Pox have
occurred IN this town within the last few days. We
believe that all necessary precautions have been
taken to prevent the disease from spreading and we
apprehend no danger to those who have not or do
not come in immediate contact with the disease.
We direct attention to the following notice Of the
Mayor: $40
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17

FAST DRIvING.-It has become SO common a
practice among drivers wagons to hurry. Jehu
like. through the principal streets of Charlotte that
but few express surprise; yet we were reminded
yesterday by stranger that the practice is wrong
and dangerous Ia behalf of limb. and perhaps life.
TO say nothing of the annoyance TO pedestrians, COW
cred they very frequently With dust, we pro-
test and urge upon the authorities tho propriety of
enforcing the law against those who violate it. Be-
cause a man can afford to own fat horse and a
buggy that is no reason he should dash through the
streets to the annoyance and injury of poor pedes
trims Times, ~ -tF.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17

CONGREss.-Congress has transacted no impor-
liant business during the past week. the stirring
scenes around Richmond we suppose, occupying
the attention of members as we'll everybody else.
While the fighting going on between Grant
and Lee, some member introduced a resolution that
all the members of Congress form themselves into
company and take the field After little discus
sion to the propriety of such step. the resou-
ton was laid on the table.
THANKS TO GEN. LEE AND HIS ARMY.--In
the House, the 9th. Mr. Echols, of Ga, introduce
ed the following preamble and joint resolutions
which adopted:
Whereas. Our cruel and vndictive foe in their
recent efforts to capture and destroy Richmond
having been again repulsed by our brave and hero
ic defenders, giving thereby another occasion for
the expression of gratitude to gallant troops
as well as the profoundest thanksgiving to Almigh
ty God, Therefore,
Be it resolved by the Congress of the Confede
rate States,
l. That we recognize and adore the goodness of
q mercfu God in again browning arms with
success and giving another victory over our i'm
placable foe
Resolved 2. That we hereby tender to G en-. R. E.
Lee and his gallant army and all our noble and
brave defenders in and around Richmond our warm
est thanks for their heroism and valor in the de-
fence of our capital and the liberties of the country
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17
Notice.

The Small Pox having appeared in that part of Town
known California it is deemed advisable by the Board
OF commissioners to prevent its spreading to order slave
owners to keep their slaves their lots after night fall
10 carry out this order all persons notified that any
slave fonnd off his her owners or employers lot after
I'LL next morning and receive thirty lashes before
being discharged.
10 prevent any undue ALARM the pnblc are notified
mat ample precautions being taken to prevent the
Spreading of the disease. large and comuodous Hos
pal has been procured and will be conveyed there
as last as they occur S. A HARRIS
NJ UEWEf, Town Clerk. Mayor
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17

> ED~ On Tuesday night last, the Rev B. L. Lacy
delivered lecture in the Presbyterian Church on
the life and character of Gen. Stonewall Jackson.
He listened to for nearly two hours by one of
the largest audiences we have ever seen assembled
in Charlotte; and well did the speaker perform his
part in entertaining the audience. Mr. Lacy
Gen. Jackson's Chaplain, and therefore able
to relate from personal knowledge many interesting
incidents connected with the military life of that
good and great man.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17

Gov. VANCE.-A committee on behalf of the
citizens of Union county invited Gov Vance to visit
that county and address the people public affairs.
The following is the Governors reply, which we
requested to publish
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, ]
Raleigh, May 4th. 1864.
Dear Sir: In answer to your very gratifying in
vitaton address the people of Union county.
| am directed by His Excellency, Gov. Vance. to
state that he receives these attering of
approval with heartfelt gratitude.
The Governor will accept your invitation and
make known early practicable at what time
he visit your county.
am very respectfully your obi serv't,
GEO. LITTLE.
Colonel and Aid de camp.
To D. A. Covington, Esq, Chairman. Monroe,
Union county, n. C..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17

BANKS SURRENDERED = Meridian, May IL
The surrenderof Banks aud his Yankee army at
Alexandra, La. is reported by parties who have
arrived from Trans NJ ississippi.
News FROM KNOX VILE. The Bristol Gazette
learns from parties just up from the vicinity of
Knoxville, that the Yankees have evacuated the
place, going in the direction of Cleveland. The
railroad from Jonesboro to Knoxville has been
completely destroyed
pg We are reliably Informed that another one
of the Federal steamers was blown up bya torpedo
in the st. Johns River on the 9Th. This makes
the third steamer destroyed in that river within
few weeks. The loss of life is unknown. Three
cheers for the torpedo feet Col Cdroliniua,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-17

Another Fire IN Washington, ~ C-We learn
that private despatch received here yesterday
brings news of the occurrence of another destruc
tive fire in Washington, O., destroying consid-
| cradle portion of the town saved from the fire
starred by the Yankees before leaving. We have
learned no particulars but lean to the opinion that
this fire is chargeable to enemies still lurking
in that unfortunate town. UtImin1ton Journal