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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20
FROM GEORGIA AND THE s. C. COAST.

I From parties just from Savannah, we learn that,
between one and two o'clock, on Saturday alter
noon, Sherman made three distinct charges against
our lin 2f works at point about FIVE miles from
Says 1ah, and about mid way between the Central
and Gulf Railroads. Each time, the Yankee as
saultng column was repulsed with heavy loss
Their nearest approach to our Notifications was
within distance ofabout two hundred yards.
The Augusta papers mention that Sherman bad
nossession of the Savannah Albany and Gulf Rail-
road. and that the Yankees had captured one of
the Gulf passenger trains, containing, amongst
other persons, r. r. Cuyler, Esq, president OF the
road. -~ ~ -. <E-s
The enemy still holds his position at!Coosawhat
chic about three-quarters OF mile from the
Charleston and Savannah Railroad track. His
batteries continue to shell every passing train
With this exception, all is quiet between Charles
ton aud Hardeeville, the present terminus of the
road. ~. .-.-... - :
The railroad bridge over the Savannah River
has not been burned, as reported. The struc-
ture burned was the long and important trestle-
work on the Georgia side of the Savannah River
We learn that the bridge over the Ogeechee River
has been destroyed by our troops 1t is believed
that Gen. G., w. Smith is well posted the other
side of the river, with about 1900 troops.
The city yesterday was full of rumors Of various
kinds, which could trace to authentic source.
The most trustworthy report reaches ria Har-
deerille, and is to the effect that heavy fighting
Was going on at noon on Monday, near the race
course, which is only few miles from Savannah,
bat that our men had nob!y maintained their posi-
ton and repulsed the enemy Charleston Courier,
14M inst
From SAvANNAH-We learn that the enemy
made demonstration Savannah Tuesday aud
were repulsed. 1t is supposed to be only fecler,
put forth to ascertain our strength there. Gen.
Hardee, in dispatch to Gen. Beauregard, dated
Savannah, Tuesday, December 18th, reports every
thing working well, and that in his opinion the
enemy were endeavoring to reach the coast by way
of Genesis Point and Fort NcAster. The cue
my's fleet off Osabaw Sound had largely increased.
Arrangements have been made which it is conf
IDENTIFY believed, will interfere very materially with
sherman's progress toward the coast, if they dc
not check him altogether Sherman has been dis
appointed in not being able to cross the Savannah
river into South Carolina and effect junction
with Fosters forces at Pocotaligo Coosawatebie
He was, therefore, compelled to move down along
the Ogecehee. All was quiet along The line of
railroad yesterday. Charleston Courier, 18th.
We regret to announce the fall of Fort McAlis-
ter That post was carried early Wednesday
morning by assault, in which heavy column Of
Sherman's best troops participated. It is believed
that the enemy will next make desperate effort
to gain possession of Genesis Point.
Along the line of the Charlestvn and Savannah
railroad all continues quet-INercurv, 18th.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20
NORTHERN ITEMS.

Some twenty five rebels appeared on the bank
o. the river opposite Memphis few days since.
waved their hats and hurrshed for JEFF. Davis. A
force OF 100 negroes was sent over on steamer
and iaudcd about mile lower down the river
the rebels ran, pursued by the negroes, until they
came to thick bushes where there was large force
OF rebels. A few Of the negroes got back. but
many rushed into the river aud were drowned
A Cincinnati telegram says there was consider.
able excitement there on the OH, in CONSEQUENCE
of runOr that Forrest was moving against Louis.
vile. (
In the Yankee Senate, Mr. Davis of Kentucky
submitted lengthy joint resolutioos for the restor1
tion Of peace and Union, which were laid on tho
table and ordered to be printed The resolutions
propose Conventional all the States to which
shall be referred amendment to the Constitution
Que fornling the New England States into one
State; another providing for the alternate election
of President from free aud slave States
Mrs. Sarah Hutcbins, recently convicted BY
military Court in Baltimore, Of acting as an agent
to furnish the rebels with supplies, has been coz
mitted to the House Of Correction Mt Fitchburp.
Massachusetts,, under sentence Of imprisonment
for five years. 1.' .r,
Rev. Arthur Cleveland Coke, ID. d., Episcopal
Bishop Of Western New York, preached n sermon
ir Brooklyn few days since, in which he proposed
a union of Episcopalians, Presbyterians, Metho.
dsts, Moraviaus, aud other scots, on the basis of
the Nicene creed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20
FROM HOODS ARMY.

The following dispatch from Gen. Hood was re-
ceived at Richmond:
Headquarters Army of Tennessee, six miles
from Nashville, Dec 8, via Mobile 9-Hon j. a.
Seldom About / o'clock, p. m, 30th ult, we
attacked the enemy at franklin, drove them from
their centre line of temporary works into their in
uer line, which they evacuated during the night,
leaving their dead and wounded in our possession,
and retreated to Nashville, closely pursued by our
cavalry.
We captured several stands of colors and about
1000 prisoners. Our troops fought gallantly-
We have to lament the loss of officers and brave
men. Major General Cleburn, Brgadier Generals
Williams, Adams, Gist, Strahl and Cranberry were
killed Major General John Brown, Brigadier
Generals S. Carter, Manigault, Quarles, Cockerell
and Scott, were wounded. Brig Gen. Gordon,
was captured. -=.f E'-.--.
Signed j. B. Hoop, General
A subsequent telegram from General Hood says
loss of officers is excessively large in proportion
to the loss Of men.
HOOPS PRoGRAMME-The Montgomery APP
peal, has information which leads it to believe that
in the event that General Hood finds the defences
of Nashville too formidable to justify an attempt
to carry tneu,, he will the left of the city
! and make. Clarksvie, sixty five miles below, on
the Cumberland River his headquarters for the
"ihtcF AL tue same tltDe nc cUulu capture TOrt
Doneson. thirty FIVE miles below the river, and
Fort Henry, which is twelve miles from Doneson,
on the Tennessee River. This would give US the
command of both rivers, and from the position at
GAINESVILLE the army could draw ample supplies
from the productive Counties of Christian, Todd
and Logan, in Kentucky. Within radius of
twenty FIVE miles of GAINESVILLE are not less than
thirty first class Touring mills and the supply Of
corn and meat in that section is nexhaustible -
Besides, recruits would flock to our ranks by thou
sands, and when spring opens, the army would oc-
eupy commanding position, be supplied in every
particular and greatly increased in numbers.
No ENEMY AT CHATTANOOGA The La
Grange Reporter has information from gentleman
from Carrolton, whose brothers neighhor, living
II Van 4ert, was in Chattanooga on Wednesday
of last week. He states that there was not Yam
kee either in Chattanooga or Bridgeport, nor was
1t believed there were any this side of Nashville
If this report is correct it will necessarily com
pei the evacuation Of all East Tennessee, as their
troops there can get no supplies, without holding
Chattanooga Chronicle d Sentinel l1th.
Northern papers of the l4th say that the cold
weather had suspended operations around Nash
VILE
Breckinridge is reported at Sparta, Tens, with
10000 men.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20

r BRYAN, James P Speight, Samuel Phillips, NJ
NJ McGehee, John Pool, R Dick, J s Amis,
L Cameron. Peter Il Hines and Dr. John Jordan.
Mrs Phillips was the only one elected.
A message was received from His Excellency,
the Governor, in relation to- difficulties that had
arisen in procuring supply of SALT which was sent
to the Senate with proposition to print
Friday, December 16
SExATE.-The Revenue Bill was read and Mr Wig
gins and Mr. Courts proposed that it should be the
Special order for every day until disposed of Messrs
Pool Warren and Dick opposed this because they said
they wanted discuss other matters and they did
intend to allow discussion to be cut off in that way.
HousE.-Mr Shepherd introduced a resolution in
quirng whether any legislation can be adopted to
the wives families of soldiers from being dspos
sessed during the war of houses which they occupy
as tenants. Dir Murphy introduced bill to make a
capital offence to persuade entice, or aid negroes to
to the enemy.
Some factions resolutions introduced BY Mr. Sharpe
of 1rede, laid the table by vote of 50 to SO.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20
From the Goldsboro' Journal, December Is.
q THE LATE RAID BELOW.

The raiders came.and have gone, and beyond
the usual scare, nobody is mnch hurt, =
We happened to be down in the lower part Of
Pitr county on Sunday last, aud almost stumbled
on the raiders. They assembled the south bank Of
the Neuse from Newbern, and at about 10 o'clock,
a. m. when up nearly as high as Coward's bridge,
they fired few shots - our pickets in the Becton
old field. 1t was near this point made the
quaintance of the gentlemen, giving them, how
ever, rather wide berth. Our information and
observation led US to- the opinion that the force
vas about 100 strong We understood they had
few boats in the expedition, but we doubtit. E
Having driven eur pickets back at Becton's, the
enemy pushed towards Kinston, and reached
the neishborhood of tina, place the same evening.
What followed we learn from others.
Our kinston correspondent under date 18th
says, the enemy numbered about 1000, and consis-
ted of portions of thesl32d New York and 18th
Massachusetts Infantry three companies ct the
18th New York cavalry, and one section of Bruce's
New York light arthlery-all under the command
of 1t. Col misunderstanding 132d N Y infantry.
they went within two miles of Kinston where
they encountered portion of the Sd ~ G. cavalry,
commanded by Lieut. =tsoi Beard, and section of
Cummings battery, alleommanded by Lieut. Col
j. 3. Starr The casualties on our side are4hree
men of the cavalry captured and one wounded -
None killed. Lieut.. John B. Wooten, OF Capt
Foy's company, captured a Yankee cavalryman,
his horse and Announcements and brought them in
AS might have been expected the Yankees COM
mitted the usual excesses-plundering and rob-
bling indiscriminately. VIM FL. West, Jacob
West, Shadrack Randall and Mrs George Harris
field suffered most severely, being robbed Of every
thing of value.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20
CONFEDERATE VIoroRY IN THE CHocrAw Ma.

CONFEDERATE VICTORY IN THE CHocTAw Ma
TIoN-The victory achieved by Gems. Gano and
Waite in the Choctaw Nation, some time since,
was complete success. They attacked the enemy
in his camp at Cabin creek, fifty miles north Of
Fort Gibson, on .he Fort Scott road, and captured
some $50 wagons and 120 prisoners with but a
slight loss of two killed and four wounded The
enemy's total loss about 204 They fought him
successfully on the 18th, 10Th and Goth. por-
ton of the train, for want of mules and injury to
wagons, was burned. One hundred and twenty
wagons were safely brought out, and 74O mules,
aud 7O4 prisoners Clothing for 1900 men was
issued, to 1000 of Gano's and 500 of Watie's men,
Many stores were captured. The wagons brought
are excellent After the fight was over and the
wagons ours Gano clothed completely 1000 men
on the spot, with splendid Yankee coats opercoats,
pants, shirts, drawers, socks, hats, blankets, oil
cloths, &c. Three wagon loads of coffee and calico
were brought off by our forces,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20
FROM EAST TENNESSEE.

LYHcHBURG, Dec. H. Passengers by the West
ern train report raid the Virginia and Ten
nessee railroad at Bristol The enemy are sup
posed to be portion of Burbfidge's command
from Beams Station. They advanced rapidly,
entered the town of Bristol at o'clock this morn
ing and destroyed considerable quantity of govern
ment stores engine anG train on the East Tennessee
and Virginia railroad, and the eastern bound pas
senser train on the Virginia and Tennessee road
was captured between Bristol and Abingdon.
No positive intelligence of the enemy's number,
but it is supposed to be FIVE or six thousand, por.
ton of whom, it is said, yet occupy the place.
A body of the enemy returning towards Beans
Station encountered our forces at Zollicofer Sta
ton, on the East Tennessee road, nine miles west
of Bristol, where fight said to be progressing
at last accounts. 49,
Leut-Col John S. Mosby, the famous cavalry
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20
STRAYED.

From my plantation Wilson waace's on the Doth
November, 2 red COWS one low heavy set Cow the
other medium sized Cow with white spot in her face
and leather strap around Of her fore frc-she is
bad Jumper. They the Potter Road near
Milton Blacks The with strap her fore foot
from Steel Creek settlement. will pay liberal reward
for them, or information so / can get them.
w. A. COOK,
Dec IL, 1864. Q. NJ. Dept Charlotte n. c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20

Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-Nor Term ieo@
&c. Cobb, Executor OF John Butts, deceased
Petition 10 Settle Estate.
II appearing my satisfaction thst Snco1 - Du','
David Butts Daniel Buits John ~ ShnioEd susan =
Colding d r. Shuford. Caroline v. johnston w J.
Shuford and Geo W. Shuford, heirs at law and lega-
tees OF John Butts deceased are OF ini'
bsmncra, a newspapcr published at Charlotte, n. C.,
ro,;fyino them TO appear the Court House in Lin
colnton on the 2Ist day Of January, sCS, when the
Commissioners appointed BY Court viii make the GET
Element - -
2 st adv SIS. wR CLARK, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20
NOTICE.

The undersigned having qualified ~ Executrix Of The
last Will and Testament Of Samuel N, Wiibcri, de-
ceased, Mt the October term, 1864, OF Mecklenbnrg
county court, all persons having claims against tho
for pa yment within the time prescribed by law or this
notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.
MARGARET n. WRITER'S,
Nov % 1884 Imnd EIecniriN,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20

CHARLOTTE, y. C., Nov. ~, 1864.
On and after this date all Boxes which securely
fastened and strapped containing stores Tor The n T.
Troops in the field, marked to the care OF Surgeon
General Warrea, Raleigh, will be forwarded without
expense to either shipper consgnee, and will have
preference all other freight excepting that OF the
same class from other States.
L. 7. BATES
Nov 81. 1864 n ..e Asst Supt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20

AS Administrator of John Griffin deceased, will
sell at my residence, Negrobead Creek in Union
county, the 29th inst, two Negro Boys aged and
16-6rst rate boys. Also, Horse, Buggy and Har-
ness, and one Silver Watch.
8. ROWLAND, Admir-.
Dec IL. 1854 4-Pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20

will sell a NEGRO GIRL at Public Auction, in the
square in Charlotte, Monday, Goth December. She
about eleven years old onefourth white or ginger
cake color very likely and smart has been raised in
the house, and is quick and handy. Terms cash Con-
federate money. 5. A. HARRIS,
Dec ~ 1864 st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20
NOTICE.

We positively forbid all persons-wbite and black,
poor and rch-from fshing in our Mill Pond. Any
caught violating this notice will certainly DC pro-
secuted. We logger bear the depredations that
have been committed on our premises.
Oct "a, 1864. PARKS WALLIS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20
TO HIR r.,

likely negro Woman and her three children for The
ensuing year. The eldest child IL boy large enough
to drop and do other light work. aud would DO
hired his mother If needed by the person hir-
ing her. She is n good hand either in the house
field, and the of her husband lives near tho
Union county line, she would be hired very favor
able to living in that section. Apply through
the Office of the Democrat, address Box 81, Char
lotte p. o.
December IL, 1864 It
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20
Common school Teachers.

Persons DESTROYS of teaching Common Schools in
Mecklenburg county, will please appear for exanna
ton, at the Chairman's Office in the Court House on
the last Saturday in December.
CIV. MCDONALD Chm
S. p. SMITH.
ID. JOHNSTON,
Dec. H. 1864. Ek. Com.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
Four Likely Negroes

AS Administrator of B. +. Watt, deceased, " in sell
Saturday the 3lst of December the of Grier
Gallant, in Steel Greek, $50 asr
Four Likely Negroes,
viz Edom about 80 years old, Emeline about IL and
her child abont months DID, and Nancy, 10 years old
Allpersons having claims against the deceased must
present them, duly authenticated, within the time pre-
their recovery and those indebted will please make
settlement. ALEX. GRIER,
Dec. IL, 1864. 3pd Administrator
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20
NORTH CAROLINA CONFERENCES:


CoPd Chapel-W Pell and Raven.
Mssion-To be supplied
Wake Bobbitt
~ Louisburg-RS Moran -----1-=--s-----s-.s--s--
Tar River-Jos h Wheeler and W Harris
Person-Paul Carroway and Moore
Orange-W Jordan, w Moore
Hillsboro'-To be supplied
Ba-ringers Brigade Ii Robbins
HOke's Brigade Hines
10th Ga Cavalry ID Buie
22pd G Troops-W H Moore y
, 3oth Troops-A D Belts
44th Troops-R Webb
46th N Troops-C Plsler ss-.-s-. -.z-.----
5lst N Troops-J Afford -z..s..- 80 a
eth N Troops-E-A Wilson 81 ~
Troops below Milgton-CsM Pepper
Other Troops in Com Long
GnEENsBono' D1srRIcr-P Boub, P &.
Greensboro Tucker
Guilford-W Richardson
Forsythe-C q Dodson r.' 500
Winston-John w Jenkins
Stokes-S Ii Helsabeck
Madison Mann.
Wentworth-M C Thomas
Yancey ville-R G Barrett
Leesburg-J Simpson
Saura Town Mssou-To be supplied .E
TRINITY COLLEGE DIsTRIcT-W Barringer, P
Trinity College and High Point Brooks
Asheboro'-Z Rush .r
Frank linsville--C II Phillips, L Troy
Uwharrie-J lieerans
Davdson-W d Meachem
SriIl and VII n
South Guilford--N Ii Wilson
Alamance-W Barns
SALISBURY DIsTRrcr-Ira wyehe,PE
80 . Cr%; w W. .1ha
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Mocksve-C Parker
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1Torarasr n v sha.Pn
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1U !l, ", =, n Snoos
WHhes~" Il thompson
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Elhih- :i o9 srppi'eu
o,i'e =. ""S .--...r
YIN ing" "N"'o'-" :" ffos'
WASHINGTON DIsrRIcr-L l. Hendren Pc
Roanoke Shell, Goddin
M"rreu-i IN ningSDury, Hechs' Cup!
49,! N ~ - 49," "
Ienuo uI - sauu- .,o
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mash'IIle-un ) i'uh'
d"iooi ", ~ y, r4Des .-. -.-.
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NEwBERN DIsrRIcr-C Deems E.
poo,fo-, Iohn 1ono
Ienoir-W n Hooker
SNOW HiII-J r Martin
Wil.on-J w Wbealar
Goldsboro-J B Williams G W Deems
Everettsville-JN Andrews
SmithfeId-Joseph Wheeler
Kinston Troops c Thomas
Wilson Ct-B Culbreth
N"hunta Co'ored Nissfon-[o De supplied
WlLMISGToN DIsrRIcT-D Nicholson, p. E..
MT SfFnn II Rrl hnod
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20
Real Estate for sale.

small Plantation will be sold privately aiming
about fftythree acres Of land, with all the improve
This land lies within five minutes walk of the
Court House in Charlotte and if sold before the LIST Of
December possession will be given the LIST of January
1868 For particulars inquire of the subscriber the
premises. .-., ASA GEORGE.
Nov %. 1864 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20
NOTICE.

On Tuesday the 81 Of January at the late residence
of VIM A. Ardrey deceased will hire the Negroes and
rent the Lands belonging the minor heirs OF said de-
ceased, for the year 1865.
JAS. B. ROBINSON, Guardian
Dec IL, 1864 At
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20

just Received and for Sale,
5000 Lbs. Farming Iron,
100 Sacks Virginia Salt
. SO Kegs Nails assorted sizes,
lot of superior Patent P!ows,
And various other articles,
Which will be exchanged on liberal terms for Country
Produce or sold low for Confederate money
w. M. MATTHEWS.
December IL, 1864 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20
NOTICE.

The Negroes of Misses Mary and Martha Johnston,
who hired privately, will be put up at Castania
Grove, CASTOR county, to the highest bidder, jan
uary 3D. 1868, for the ensuing Jear.
S. X. JOHNSTON, Agent.
Dec IL, 1864 3t-pd
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NOTICE.

All persons having claims against the estate Of
William d. Howard deceased will present them 10 me
for payment within the time prescribed by law or this
notice will be pleaded in bar Of their recovery.
CD. BROOM, Executor.
Nov 28. 1864 4t-pd
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NOTICE.


SUBSISTENCE DEPARTMENT, !
Charlotte, N. g., Nov. 2sth, 1864.
The Subsistence Department will exchange SALT for
Bacon and Beef, giving five and half pounds Of Salt
fer one pound of Bacon, and and Ihrcehhh pound
of Salt for pound of Beef The Salt is good dry
Virginia Salt and is believed 10 be equal 10 the Liver
pool for curing meat.
" &. f. NJ. LOWE,
Major and Dist. CON- ID Dist. n. C.
Dec g. 1904. 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20

Lieut-Col. John s. Mosby, the famous cavalry
man, has been promoted to the rank of Colonel
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20

THE COLUMBIA PRIsoN.-The Augusta Chron-
icle says escaped Yankee officers from Columbia
confess that the guard at that place very suscep
tible to bribery. Somebody wants veptilatiug.
Somebody wants hanging.
Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-07-29
Coppernead Complatnts.

Can any-ofsour readers guess what docu-
ment contains the following complaints The
AbolitiOnis,s will readily say il is the "disloy
all platform Of some Copperhesd Convention.
"Ha has o6structed the edministration of
iustice
! 'Hs has made judges dependent upon his
will alone
"He has erected multitude OF new Offices.
He has kept among us in time VI peace,
staudloR armies, without the consent OF Leg
! islAIureS
He has even fiieeted TO render the militia
Try independent Of and saperior 10 the civil
: power
He haa combined, with others, to subject us
10 a jurisdiction foreign to onr Consultation,
and unacS0owiedRed by our laws giving his
sssent to their actsot pretended legislation
For quarterng large bodies Of armed troops
. among as.
"For protecting them, BY mock trial, from
punish huent for any murder which they should
commit on the inhabitants of these States
For depriving US, in many cases, OF the
benrht Of trial by Jury
"For taking away CIR charters, aboishine
our most valuable lass, aad alterating, hlnds.
mentally, the forms Of our governments sr
/ He has incited domestic Instructions
among us'
The above are not extracts from any latter
day political gathering, but are taken literally
from a renowned old document signed by
John Hancock and fily i've olherS--writien
by Thomas eferson--engvo4sed by order Of
Congressional familiatly known os the Dec
lsretion Of Independence