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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-04-20

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Lewistown gazette. [volume] (Lewistown, Pa.) 1843-1944, 1864-04-20
THE FORT PILLOW BUTcHERY.

MEMPHIS, April, 17.-There is not
much said, but there is general grit
ting of teeth among the officers here
when the massacre of the brave garri-
son of Fort Pillow is alluded to. Sew
eral officers have been heard TO say
that, unless tho Government takes re-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-22

wHAr MISSISSIPPI Is DorSo.-Noswithst
ing, says the Mississippi Clarion, the enemy have
and plundered great portion Of our State,
We are able TO send large Quantities Of provisions
TO the army. During the year ending September
l, 1854, Major Dauseron and his agents collected
and impressed in the State, and sent to the army
$4,000 head of beeves, 10000 head Of hogs,
2,549, S3S pounds Of bacon, exclusive Of the hogs,
100000 pounds of -four BY manufacture, 6,000,-
600 pounds Of meal by manufacture, 10000
pounds of peas and beans, $4,000 pounds Of rice
in seed, beside large quantity Of sweet potatoes,
&c. This is independent Of grain and other sup
plies which were forwarded by the Quartermaster's
Department, whose consumption Of corn is greater
than the Commissary Department
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-22

For public information copy the following adrsr-
tisement:
HEADouARrERs MEDICAL ExANnIxo BoAEp,
9th Congressional District n. c. Salisbury, Nov 10.
In compliance with orders from the Commandant of
Conscrpts notice is hereby given that the Medical
Examining Board Of the 9Th Congressional District,
will hold sessions for the examination Of Conscrps a
the following times aud places;
At Charlotte, Mecklenburg co, November 2ist, 77d,
23d, 24th, 25th and 2sih.
At Monroe, Union co., Nov. 2sth, soth and Deem
Der l.t
AT Dallas, CASTOR CO, December 5th, 9Th aud 7th,
At Concord, Cabarrus CO., December 9th 10th aud
18th.
At Salisbury, Rowan CO., December 18th, i+th, 18th,
l6th, nth and 18th.
AT Newton, Catawba CO.. December 10th, 2lst, ed
and ed.
Local Enrolling Officers directed TO order before
the Board at the above times aud places, fer
nation all Couscrps holding certificates OF temporary
permanent Exemption, and all light duty men assigned
TO duty in the District eretpt those assigned TO Hosr
tals. y. II. PAYNE,
Surg. and Chm Med EK'g Board,
9Th Congressional Dist, y. G..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-22

The only news of importance is that from Geor-
gia in reference to the movements of the enemy
under Sherman. He is reported as having evacu-
ated Atlanta and moving on Macon with a force
of about 10000. News is hourly expected of a
battle at Macon. The latest adviees from that d.
rection will be found below.
All the local troops of Georgia and South Caro-
lima have been called out.
AT Richmond and Petersburg an advance from
Grant is daily expected 1t is thought that be
is about to make another grand effort to capture
Richmond and get possession of the Southside
Railroad
very handsome and timely Confederate VIC
tory is reported in East Tennessee. Gen. Breckin-
ridge captured the yankee stronghold known as
Bulls Gap" together with prisoners. equipments,
&c. On the West side of the Mississippi River
affairs are as encouraging could be expected,
and it is certain that the enemy have lost consider
able ground in that direction since the commence
ment Of the present years operations.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-22
FROM PETERSBURG.

Nothing of Importance occurred at Petersburg
yesterday. Last Wednesday the enemy made de-
monstration on General Buffers lines, but were
easily driven back. During Wednesday and Thurs
day brisk fire of artillery and musketry was kept
up the lines south and southeast of the town. but
it amounted to nothing more than picket practice
From all the accounts hear, should judge
that the Yankees paying dearly in men, for the
digging of their famous cana! at Dutch Gap. We
learn that our mortars are thrown with such pre-
cision, that they fall almost without exception 10
the very midst of the working party in the canal.
The of the poor fellows thus forced to risk
their lives in what will prove useless undertaking,
can be heard every hour in the day, the terrible
missiles of destruction fall among them. Deser-
tiers from the canal, confirm the statements of fear
full loss to life and limb.-Fetersbury Express.
PETERSBURG, Nov. 20.--Deserters represent un-
usual activity in the Yankee camps. They have
been ordered to cook rations for move. but it is
probable the heavy rains the last few days will pre-
vent immediate active operations.
Forty-two head of fine beef cattle deserted the
Yankees yesterday and came into our lines.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-22
THE KEYSTONE.
A MASONIC MONTHLY MAGAZINE.

On the first of January, 1865, shall commence the
publication off Monthly Magazine under the above
title be devoted to the interest of she Ancient and
Honorable Fraternity of Free and Accepted Masors.
believe that every good Mason will agree with me
in the opinion that snch publication win be benef-
cia in enIighening less informed brethren and in
dispensing many calm, kind word of cheerfulness to
the hearts and homes of thousands of worthy brothers
their widows and orphans. II will be my earnest pnr
pose to bring to bear whatever humble ability may
possess TO make il reliable custodian of sound Ma
sonic Law and Tenets adherng closely the An
cient Landmarks OF the Graft in all their pristine
strength and symmetrical beauty
Trembling, lest err, in clothing myself for re-
sponsible an Office shall engage upon the KEY-SToxE
such skilled editorial talent shall keep the lights
well trimmed and brightly burning. with the
hope that as work goes forth each month from the
quarres of abour it may pass an improved nspec
ton and be acceptable the head and 10 the heart Of
every good Master at whose home hands it may be
received.
TERMS:
One copy six months, $500
Ten COPIES six months, $500
Single copies, $50
Masons Lodges, Chapters, Councils aud Eneamp-
neuts will please send In their Subscriptions
Address
WV. B. SMITH, Proprietor,
November 81, 1854. Raleigh, n. @.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-22

FROM GEN. EARLYs ARMY.-We make the fol-
lowing extract from letter from soldier of the
Goth n. =. Regiment, to his father in this county.
The letter is dated New Market, Va. Nov. 18th,
and says:
"Our army is fast recovering from Inc effects of the
reverses it has sustained this Fall The ranks be-
ing filled up with recruits conyalesans deserters &C
think will he ia better condition than We
were TIE commencement of the campaign last May
This has been long campaign, and the consequence
was had become fearfaily depleted in numbers
This accounts for not being able compete
cesSfuy with the enemy in the late engagements in
the Valley | know the people at home, who know
nothing abont the circumstances, generally blame the
officers of this army for not whipping Sheridan but
the blame is unjusy cast upon them Every effort in
have failed. and why? simply because had not men
enough to fight the enemy with. They out-numbered
the last fight, and in all the engagements have
had with them, at least three to We cannot be
expected to perform superhuman deeds.
As to the officers of this army being drunk at the
late fight all have to say is, far as know, there
drunken officer the field and as a gen
cal thing the officers of this army very sober and
sedatc men. have not seen a drunk in six
months believe there is less dissipation in this
army than in any other. sorry to hear that such
reports in circulation they do great injustice
the gallant and heroic men who nobly enduring
every hardship and bravey battling with cruel
foe, in order that our country may not be overrun.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-22

I tEeryW IN that vicinity. Our cavalry nad Oeen
within very short distance of Harpers Ferry, and
made some captures of men and horses.
| WHEELER's CAMPAIGN.-The results of Ma
jor-Gen Wheeler's operation, in the rear of Sher-
mans army, since the command of the Army OF
Tennessee devolved upon Gea. Hood, are summed
up as follows, by an officer of his command:
| Capture and delivery to the army of 100 beef
cattle, over one hundred Government wagons, over
seven hundred mules and horses, over four hun
dred and fifty prisoners Capture of Dalton with
many stores. Capture of garrison at Stewards
Landing, with stores, &C. Capture of Athens,
Marysville, Clinton, McMinnville, Lebanon, Lib
erty, Smyrna, Synncvlle, with small garrisons aud
stores. 10 some of these places the garrisons es-
capped upon our approach, compelling the officer at
Gallatin to evacuate his post aud burn his stores.
Destruction of forage, &c. &c, collected for Sher-
mans army in East Tennessee. The capture and
destruction Of several trains Of cars loaded with
supplies. The complete stoppage of communica-
tion between Chattanooga and Shermau's army for
twelve days The complete stoppage of commu-
ncation between Nashville and Chattanooga, by
both railroads, for twenty four days-compelliug
Sherman 20 send to his rear forces treble our
strength. Bringing out two thousand recruits.
All this accomplished with loss of about
one hundred and twenty killed and wounded, while
much heavier loss was inflicted upon the enemy.
TAX IN KIND.-The Bulletin is indebted TO Mr.
A. B. Downs, Agent for the following statement
of Tax in Kind" received at depot No. 2, Char
lotte, for the months of August, September and
October. 1854:
2,444 bushels Whea.
1887 0ats
rs Rye
33,340 pounds Hay
ll,6l5 Fodder.
3l7 Wool
The largest return of wheat was 57A bushels by
Major r. A Grier. The largest return of oats
was 50 bushels, by John Walker, Esq The largest
return of wool, vas 203 pounds, by Nathan b.
Taylor, Esq. The next largest was lS1 pounds,
by VIM Sample, Esq.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-22

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, C. s. Al
RICHMOND Novr II, 1864 I
To the end that every facility may be afforded to the
holders of these notes. in efeciing the exchange for
new the Treasurer Assistant Treasurers and Pay De-
positaries and the Depostaries whose duty has been
hitherto limited to funding, hereby authorized to
receive the notes for exchange Those supplied
with funds will register the of the deposOrs,
receiving all offered for and entitled exchange
until the Let day of January, 1865, inclusive The
received and registered must be forwarded by
press the Treasurer at Richmond, with copy of the
register and issues for the of the deposit
tors will be Immediately forwarded in return.
The Assistant Treasurers and Depostaries are here
By instructed to repubsh this notice.
G. A. TRENHOLM,
Nov y 1864 st Secretary Of Treasury.
aa- The Bulletin and Times will copy daily and
weekly times each.
A. c. WILLIAMSON, Depository.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-22

TO day (Monday) in regular session. We will lay
the Governors Message before our readers next
week.
We hope the Legislature will proceed with the
election Of Senator and such other officers as the
Constitution devolves upon it, forthwith, so as to
remove all cause of contention. and in order that
the necessary Legislation may meet with prompt
nctiGn
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-22

FISANCEs.-We publish a sufficient portion of
the Report of the Secretary of the Treasury let
our readers Mr. Trenholms plan for improving
the currency. We hope Congress may be able to
do something to improve the present condition Of
financial matters but we expect but little improve
ment as long as many officers aud agents en-
ploycd outside of the army.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-22
FROM RICHMOND.

There indications the north side yester-
day that the enemy were preparing for the attack
which it is pretty generally agreed he is soon To
make. Yankee troops. reported by deserters to be
Sheridans, we're being massed on the lines between
Fort Harrison and James river. If Buffers canal
is completed. anything near it. this will be one
of the points of assault: but it. believe. the
canal will not for months. if ever, be in condition
to admit the passage of the Yankee feet, Grant
must repeat his attempts on our TANKS.
The lines south of james river and between the
Hewlett battery and the Appomattox. in front of
Bermuda Hundred, was on Thursday night the scene
of successful raid upon the Yankee picket line,
which handsome affair as has occurred
since Malone swept the Yankee pickets in front of
him month ago. About ten o'clock. General
Pickett made sudden sally out of our works, and.
taking the Yankees entirely by surprise, killed or
captured their entire picket line The number of
prisoners taken was one hundred and seventy five,
including colonel. We lost only man. Gen.
Pickett established himself on the new line he had
taken, fully prepared To resist the attack he expect
ed the enemy would make to recover their lost
ground; but at eleven O'Clock yesterday morning
still held undisurbed possession Of the advanced
northumberland Dispatch, 18Th.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-22
NOTICE.

Having obtained letters of administration the
estate of my husband, James T. Lee deceased, will
sell at the house of Samuel owie in Union county,
the 9th day of December next the following property,
viz Hogs Cattle, Road Wagon, one Gold Watch,
Household and Kitchen Furniture, &c.
Also, the 9th Of Dec, at the house Of John p.
Morris, in Providence, Mecklsburg county, win sell
Corn, Fodder, Hay, Peas and Farming Tools Terms
made known day of sale.
CF- All persons indebted to said estate must settle
immediately and those having claims AGAINST the es
tate will please present them within the time pre-
scribed by law this notice will be pleaded in bar Of
their recovery. NJ. Z. LEE,
Nov. 81, 1854 st Administrative.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-22
Southern Express Company.

CHARLOTTE, N. G., Nov. 81, 1864
On and after this date all Boxes which securely
fastened and strapped containing stores for the N G.
Troops in the field, marked to the Of Surgeon
General Warren Raleigh, will be forwarded without
expense to either shipper or cousgnor, and will have
preference all other freight excepting that OF the
class from other States.
L. F. BATES,
Nov 81, 1864 If Asst Supt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-22
Strayed or Stolen,

On Wednesday night, eth inst, q clay bank HORSE,
white faced and about years old lie hitchsd
in Oates Williams lot in Charlotte the night
toned. lbefal reward will be paid for the recovery
of the Horse for information his Whereabouts
J. J. MAXWELL, Jr
Nov. IA, 1864 pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-22
For the Westera Democrat.
METHODIST PROTESTANT CONFER
ENCE

The North Carolina Annual Conference of the
Methodist Protestant Church held its session at
Bess Chapel, Lincoln county, beginning We'd
nesday the 9th of November and ending the fol-
lowing Monday.
The reports brought in from the various sections
of the State showed an unusual degree of prosperity
and very large increase of members. Handsome
additions made to the Missionary Fund. Re-
solutions were passed looking to the Improvement
and permanency of the Church paper. the Watch
man and Harbinger." and j. L. hIichaux was re-
elected Editor. The Publishing Committee is R.
H. Wills, T. HI. Pegram and Isaac Thacker.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-22

A large number of deserters-upwards of
sevcnty-eame into our lines at different points,
night before last. We hear it stated that an en-
tire company Of Yankees-oficers and all-came
over and that when the roll was called Inside our
lines, not man was found missing -Pstersburg
Express 18Th.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-22

CABARRUs COURT.-The Superior Court for Ca
barrus county was held last week. The trial of w.
A Smith, for shooting and killing H. c. Utley in
Concord on the 9Th of Oct last took place. Smith
convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to
pay a fine of s 500.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-22
FROM THE VALLEY.

The military status in the Valley has assumed
altogether new phase. The Yankees have assumed
the defensive aud fallen back 10 the line of the Bal
timore and Ohio railroad and drawn in their lines
everywhere in that vicinity. Our cavalry had been
within very short distance of Harper's Ferry, and
made some captures of men and horses.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-22
MAR1IED,

In Lunenburg county, Va, the Sd inst, Mr.. r,
Graham of Charlotte N. c. "a member of the LIST n c.
Cavalry to Miss NJ. E. Lee
In York District, the 7th inst Mr. James II Year
wood to Miss Sarah Ann Horton
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-22

Be- We direct attention to the notice of the
Express Company, proposing to carry soldiers
boxes from this point to Raleigh free of charge
The offer is generous one.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-22
NOTICE.

All persons indebted TO the estate OF the late w. A.
Wallace deceased, requested 10 make payment i'm
mediately. Those having claims against the estate
or this notice will be pleaded in bar Of their recovery
MARY WALLACE, Ear.
Nov. IL, 1864 3tpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-22

" 1t seems probable that the rogueish act of
the yankees in Selling the Confederate steamer
Florida in neutral waters, will arouse the indgna-
tion of some of the European nations The theft
was committed near a Brazilian port, but the yam
kee authorities. knowing that Brazil alone is not
able to resent the insult, will never apologize and
atone for it, unless England and France bristle up
and demand it. In that case, Old Abe and Seward
will put their blandest smiles and beg pardon,
they did in the Mason Slidell affair.
The London Times pronounces the seizure of the
Florida en- act of piracy, and another English paper
calls on all the maritime powers to interfere unless
the vessel is returned TO its 1t would hum
BILE Yankee pride considerably to have to return the
Florida to the Confederate authorities.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-22
Admini.trator's Notice.

The subscriber having qualified as Adminisiratrix
on the estate OF The late James Newell Ross hereby
gives notice to all persons having claims against said
estate preseht them duly authenticated within tho
time prescribed by law, this notice will be pleaded
bar of their recovery Debtors the estate will
please make immediate payment.
MARY LAURA ROSS, AdmI-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-22

YANKEE PEACE PLANs.-The New y DIRK Herald
suggests that If the yankee Congress will repeal the
confscation acts and ignore the emancipation pro-
CARNATIONS of President Lincoln, and give the south
people to understand that their rights of pro-
perty Will be respected, the Southern States will all
return to the Union. And then, the Herald says,
two armies of 100000 men each, composed of North
and Southern men, can be raised to settle ac-
counts with England and France and enforce the
Monroe doctrine.
This plan affords poor encouragement for south
crners to hope for peace. They must lay down their
and shake hands with the yankees, and then
take part in against England and France.
We presume that southern people entertain par
ticular love for either England France since the
unfair treatment of this country by them has been
manifest, but if the yankees want to fog the
English ont of Canada and the French out of Mex
leo, would prefer that they should do it without
the aid of soldiers from the South. Whenever our
people stop fighting the yankees they want peace
they don't want to be dragged into a war to crafty
yankee ambition and revenge, aud they don't intend
that the yankee authorities shall have the power to
force them into yankee armies TO fight other nations
The suggestions of the Herald and other northern
papers clearly indicate that reconstruction would
not bring peace TO southern people.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-22
NOTICE.

On Saturday the 2sth Of this month the wardens OF
the Poor of Aeckenburg county will meet at the Poor
House for the purpose Of electing Steward, Phys-
can &C. Persons who desire these places will please
send in bids. Il. q. WALLIS,
Nov. IA, 1854 2t-pd Chairman.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-22
FURTHER NOTICE..

As Administrative Of James Newell Ross, deceased,
will sell at public SALE the late residence Of said
deceased Thursday the LIST day OF December next,
ali the perishaLe property Of said deceased consisting
Of Hogs Horses Mules, Cattle, Sheep, Corn, Fodder,
peas Wheat, Household and Kitchen Furniture, aud
nnmber of other articles too tedious 10 mention.
Also at the time and place. viii be rented out
The lands belonging to said intestate, the Negroes
hired out and some sold.
Terms made known day Of sale.
MARY LAURA ROSS, .Adm'E.
Nov Z, 1864 <tpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-22
FOR UNION COUNTY

FOR UNION COUNTY.
! will meet the Tax Payers or Onion county At Tie
different precincts for the purpose Of collecting the War
Tax due for the year ending the Jl,t December 1854
to wit:
Ashcraft's, Thursday let December.
Rogers, Friday, I'd I"
Grifin's, Saturday, Sd
Ars. Wilson's, Monday, 9Th
Broom's, Tuesday 9Th
Riches, "Wednesday, 7th
Crowelrs, Thursday, sIh
Col. Trulrs, Friday, 9Th
Monroe, Saturday, 10Th
T. Grifin's, Monday, I2ih ....
Baucom's, Tuesday, 18th
Grassy Creek, Wedn'day, l4ih
All disiiers of fruit must come forward aud pay the
specific Tax or the law will be enforced The law re-
qures all disters TO pay specific Tax, also tho
number of gallons distilled One Of the Assessors will
also be round take in all the property that has
been given in.
J. MCLAUGHLIN,
Tax Collector for the 4sth Dist, N. G.