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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-06

I'VE have provost marshals. enrolling officers
conscript officers, and post commandments in every
city and town, and almost every village of the coun-
try: each provost marshal has his corps of officers
and men; each enrolling and conscript officer has
his officers and men; each post commandant has his
officers and men; and each and every one of them
have their secret police. detectives. orderlies. or
some other description of hangers whose bust
ness it is occasion much annoyance as possible
to everybody but themselves Here have the
reason for the Presidents remarks that wo-thirds
of the army were absent from the front. In these
bomb proofs they hid securely from the dan
gers and duties of the field. to the manifest annoy
ance of the good people of the country. Richmond
Enquirer.
And is it not the duty of the President or some
one to abolish many of these Offices, and use few
thousand of their occupants for important pur-
poses. tmay be said that the who filling
these positions not fit for field service If that
rs the case, then let the go home and try and
make something for themselves and families by pro-
,ducing provisions, &c There is no real necessity
for many OF the officers and their attaches scattered
throughout the country government pay. If
man is unable to perform field service why not let
him stay on his farm in his workshop until he is
able. instead of keeping him at the beck and call of
come provost marshal, post commandment or other
useless oicerl 1t is very bad policy to take far
from his plantation and place him on duty un-
der some prosost marshal in an inferior town. where
there is necessity for either the marshal his
guard. Such has been done and is being done, and
no one need DE surprised at hearing complaints from
the people while SUCH silly course is being prac-
tsed: Reform is demanded in this respect.
NOTICE Our patrons will please remember that
We are doing a cash business Our rule requires sub
fcrpsions advertising aud job work paid in ad-
vance. 1t is better for ali do business oH the cash
principle now.
subscriptions will be received for six or twelve
months, may be desired.
Money may be sent to us by mail.
sseN We return our thanks to friend, H. A. For
ney Esq, of Catawba county, for copies of the Demo-
Graf which We advertised for last week
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-06

Ea- The Charlotte Democrat is Informed that
Mrs. Mary Belk and her two daug hters, of Union
county, made the past season by their own work,
$40 bushels of corn, besides wheat peas, oats, pc.
tatoes, &C. This may be good work for Union,
but Cleaveland can beat it. We are informed
that Mrs. Charles Byars, wife of a gallant soldier
now in the army, her two daughters aud son 16
falo, by their own labor, nine hundred bushels of
corn, as well as all the ct ceteras, mentioned by the
Democrat. Neither one of the girls is more than
Is years of age. No danger of starvation while
women and children can produce such crops as
Mrs. Belk and Mrs. Byars.-tShelby Eagle.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-06

sse- We return our thanks to our friend H. A For
ney, Esq, of Catawba county, for copies of the Demo
Graf which We advertised for last week
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-06
500 REWARD

Will be given for MARE MULE, gray color, som
ten years old. She stolen from the stable Of Re
r Burwell on the night of the 10Th ult.
Dec s. 1864. ct r. J. MCDOWELL.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-06

s. G.. TROOPs.-The Governor Of South Caro-
lima, in his annual Message to the Legislature states
that South Carolina has furnished the Confederate
service at least sixty five thousand troops. The
voting population of the State is put down at forty
seven thousand. The Governor also states that he
has not claimed State officers, exempt from con-
scription, magistrates. deputy clerks militia Off
and other officers, between the ages Of l8 and
45. Indeed" says the Governor "the whole
number claimed by the State, and not exempted by
Confederate authority will not exceed eghysi with
the exception Of the Soldiers Boards of Relief, be-
tween 45 and so, and these l have claimed only
until the meeting of the LEGISLATURE
The Governor recommends that the Legislature
designate such officers shall be exempt from Con
federate cOnscription.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-06

VIII, CHAR AND RUTH. RAILROAD COMPANY.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of this
company held in Lincoluton, Wednesday,
30:h ultimo.
Hutchinson, Of Mecklenburg, to the chair, and ap-
pointing V. A. McBee, of Lncolnton, and James
McCallum, Of Wilmington, secretaries.
Although the attendance was thin, the majority
of the stock was represented, aud the usual bust
ness transacted
Il. FL. Cowan, of Wilmington, reelected
President, and the former Board of Directors, for
the most part continued
A resolution was passed, rendering the thanks
Of the stockholders to His Excellency, Gov. Vance,
for his Jealous efforts in behalf of the interests of
the company.
The meeting adjourned to meet in Ezabethtown,
Bladen CO., in Oct, 1S65.-Carolina Times.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-06

!. Loss OF THE SCHOONER BERTHA.-On Friday
night, the 18th, the British Schooner Bertha,
Captain Ten Brock from Nassau, laden with su-
gar coffee and rope, passed through the blockading
fleet off Savannah, and passed by Fort Pulaski
Soon after daylight Saturday morning after turning
a point of land she suddenly found herself almost
in the very midst of Colonel Muford's vessels en-
gagged in carrying away Federal prisoners ex-
changed at this point. The Captain at ouce sup
posed that Savannah had fallen, that escape was
hopeless, and with the crew, hastily abandoned the
vessel, without casting anchor setting fire to her.
She was thus left adrift and the Federals from
Fort Pulaski took possession of her with her entire
CARGO Charleston Mercury.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-06

THE PROPER CoURsE.-Mr Fowle of lake CO.,
introduced some resolutions in the House of Com
mons on Tuesday last. on the subject of peace ne
cotiatons. which we hope will be adopted if the
LEGISLATURE considers it prudent to make any decla-
ration on the subject. A course of this kind may
do good by undeceiving many persons North and
South. The following are Mr. Fowle's resolutions ::
"Resoved That the people of North Carolina
are a law -oving and Constitution abiding people,
and that they believe that in every crisis which may
arise all constitutional modes of redress ought to be
fairly tried and fully exhausted before any resort
should be had to extreme measures likely to termi
nate in civil strife and convert already unhappy
country into a scene of havoc and desolaton.
Resolved, That for the purpose of obtaining the
independence of the Southern Confederacy it is ex-
pedent all suitable occasions. to proffer' to
sotiate with the enemy, and that the cause of hu
ananIty demands that the further effusion of blood
should be stayed. that at least effort should be
made to that effect.
Resolved. That the President of the Confederate
States, by and with the advice and consent Of the
Senate, being the constituted authority under the
Constitution for the negotiation of Peace is hereby
requested to appoint Commissioners for the purpose
of negotiating an honorable peace and that publ
cation thereof be made to the world.
Resolved. That q copy of these resolutions be
furnished to the President of the Confederate States
Representatives in Congress, and also to the
Governors of the several States composing the Com
federacy, with request that they be laid before
their respective Legislatures to the end that their
cooperation may be secured in the attainment of
this object.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-06

| ~ The yankees have been recently terribly ex-
cited by attempts to burn the Hotels in New York
and rebel incendiaries haunting their iulagna
lions. 1t is reported that in one night fire was sci
to all the principal Hotels in the city of New York
Gen. Dix. the military commander in New York,
| issued the following order on the subject:
"A nefarious attempt was made last night to set
fire to the principal hotels and other places of pub
lie resort in this city. If this attempt had succeed
ed, it would have resulted in frghtfu sacrifice of
property and life. The evidence of extensive COM
buston. and other facts disclosed to-day, show it to
have been the work of rebel emissares and agents.
All such persons engaged i'm secret acts of hostility
here only be regarded as spies. subject to mar
tial law and to the penalty of death. If they are
detected they will be Immediately brought before a
| court martial or military commission. and if convict
ed, will be executed without the delay of single
day"
IF the yankees do not cease their cruel and bar
barous upon US, hope arran ,ements will be
made to carry fire well as the sword into every
city in the North.
~ The following list of Confederate prisoners
from North Carolina, who have died in the yankee
prison at Elmira, New York, was furnished by a
recently exchanged prisoner:
A Padgett CO l Sd n G Regt., Willis White
head CO D 18th Regt, Jas Parker CO A 23d Regt,
VIM Adams co X and Jas L Green co HI 3Oth Regt,
Thos Woodward CO & eth Regt. Stephen Hester
co and Saml A Edwards CO G 2Sth Regt, Jack
son Price CO 32d Regt, Rich'd Lillard co G 45th
Regt Jacob Albright CO LIST Regt, Madison Will
feng CO G Cd Battalion, Eli Peck Co III 9Th Regt
and John NJ Gray citizen of Randolph county.
The following North Caronians died after reach
ing Savannah from Northern prisons: c D Shell
co 34th Regt, ii II Howard CO K 23d Regt, j
Prico CO SD Regt. j A Herndon co F lst Regt
r d Hagar G SD Regt. A Ashcraft co D 9Th
Regt, w Floyd co 23d Regt. D NJ Barefoot
co HI 18th Regt, w Petite CO G LIST Regt, L P
Meader co D 10Th Regt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-06

The Virginia papers are in the habit of calling
the North Carolina soldiers "Tar Heels" Tar is a
sticky substance Hence our North Carolina SOL
diers are not ashamed of the attempted sneer at
them. They have always been found to stick and
do the hardest fighting of any soldiers in the Con-
federacy. We are not ashamed of the title of
':Tar Heels" and We do not think they arc at all
diseontented at the sueer applied to them WI
Diu0toa Journal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-06

ADJUTAST GENERALS REPoRT.-We publish
the Report of the Adutant General of North Caro-
lima. 1t will be that North Carolina has fur
nished, to the Confederate Army, one hundred and
eighteen thousand one hundred and sirty roops.-
The voting population of the State is ordinarily,
eighty to one hundred thousand.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-06

Private letters from London and Liverpool from
prominent mercantile houses, to their correspon-
dents in New York, say the Florida must be given
up or trouble ensue.
a Washington telegram of the 9th, states that
eleven officers of the Florida had been sent on
board the Wachusetts, now lying in Hampton
Roads, and that it is understood Commander Cal
len had been ordered to return to Bahia with bis
quasi prize, her officers and crew. A telegram
dated the 9th, says this statement is without
foundation; and another of the same date contains
an official statement that the Florida had been run
into by an army steamer and had sunk i'll nine
fathoms water.
t. The Yankees, fearing that they would be com
PEELED by foreign nations. to return the steamer
Florida to the Confederate authorities. have sunk
her by permitting another steamer to run into her.
Of course they will say it accidental. 49,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-06

From EAST TENNEssEE.-A special dispatch
from Messy Creek, 2s;h, ria Jouesboro', 3Oth,
says Sherman ordered every house in East Ten
nessee to be burned and the country desclated.-
The Union citizens held an indignation meeting in
Knoxville, of which they notified Sherman, but he
refused to rescind the older. This Information is
derived from Union citizens from Knoxville
There is great excitement among the people.
Current ru9pr says Cumberland Gap is evacua-
ted and the troops gone to Knoxville.
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THE EVENING STAR.
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
FROM EUROPE.

The Mexican Lean Reported Negotiated
The Pirate Georgia at Bordeant-Engiish
Intervention IN Behalf OF Poland Ia.
vefed-Coolness between Russia and
France.
NEW YORK, April 6.-The steamship Persia,
from Liverpool on the Goth and q ueenstoW on
The 9th ult., has arrived.
Cousols closed on the 26th at 81 s. and 9ta.
French rentes at 66f and loo
The London Shipping GaZette's Paris cores
pondent says that the finance ministers had an
Interview Friday afternoon, with Mr.. Glynn.
Tespee citing the Mexican loan. aud that IN the
evening gentleman of the financial depart
ment was 10 leave for Miramar, to OBTAIN MAX
Imilian's signature to the degree
Sir Francis Barring Will retire from the rep
Tesentaton of Portsmouth at the next general
election.
The Con Tolerate steamer Georgia arrived at
Rordeaux on the 25th of March.
The Times editorially contends that the Fed
eral armies will this year be made subser Went
70 eIectioneering purposes rather than the OBJ
lect of war.
1t is reporte that Queen Victoria will short.
~ emerge from seclusion by shortly holding
two State receptions.
mass meeting at Blackheath. near London,
has adopted resolutions in favor OF English
Intervention in behalf or Poland.
The Bank OF France has reduced the dis
count to six per cent.
The Russian staff at Warsaw has been trans
The Russians were barrjcading the principal
railroad stations.
It is reported that great GOODNESS has arisen
between Russia and France, the former having
acquired the conviction that France is plotting
misc hief in European Turkey.
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PROPOSALS.
E,REsK BKEP FOR THE NAVY.
NAVY pePARrsEHr.
BosEkp OF PROVISIONS AND oLoratNG

NAVY DEPARTMENT. }
BoEEkp OF PROVISIONS AND oLorslNG,S
March 81, 1854. \
EHALED PROPOSALS will be received at this b.
esu until O clock p , on the 18th April. pr0xi-
mo, for the supply of ten Thousand pounds Of Fresh
Beef, at the washington Station, during the re-
Dainder of the fiscal year. ending June 50, 1854.
The Beef must be in equal propo tions Of fore and
hind quarters. the best the market affords aud
must he offered for by the pound
Bends With approved security viii be required In
one half the estimated amount of the contract and
twenty per centum in addition will be withheld
from tie smount Of each payment to be made, as
contract which will on account be paid until il;
is fully complied with.
Every offer must be accompanied las directed in
the act of Congress making appropristion for the
naval service for 1857. approved 10th August,
1885, by written guaranty sic ned by one or more
responsible persons TO the effect that he or they
undertake that the bidder bidders, will if his or
their bid be accepted, enter into an obligation,
within Eve days. with good aud sufficient sureties,
to furnish the articles proposed
No proposal will be considered unless Acconpa-
MED by such guaranty and by satisfactory evidence
that the bidder has the license required by law OF
Congress. NH 3I-6t
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Passes to Visit the Army Of the Potomac.
|. Applications must be made at the Office of
Majer LOUIS H. Pelouze, No. 203 F street, be-
tween 18th and 18th streets, between II a. m.
and p m, except Sundays Major Pelouze
is authorised to sign the passes.
2. II not granted at the ONCE Of Major Pc
louze, the decision is fnal and no reference
need be made a. the War Department.
3. Passes cannot be given to females to visit
the army.
By order OF the Secretary Of War.
E. d. TOWNSEND,
Assistant Adiutant General.
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DROPosALS FOR HATS, CAPS, SHOES, DRY
i GOODS, SEWING MATERIALS, 60.

HEADQUARTERS DgFBEoBs OF WAsHIyaroH)
Once Of Chef Qadrteyn1aster.
WIsHINGfoN March Is. 1861.
WRlTTEg PROPOSALS will be resolved a. this
ONCE until further NOTICE, for furnishing the fol-
lowing articles for use OF cortraband men, women
and children in this Department Brogans, rus
set, dc, and other serviceable Boots and Shoes
for men women and children's wear
Chip. felt and woollen Ha r. and cloth Caps
Kerseys, Linssys. GinRh8ms, Blankets, and other
woo)ien and cotton goods.
Hickory Stripes (for shirtsO Bed Ticking, I'm.
bleached Muslin. and woollsn Socks.
Spool Cotton, black and white Linen Thread
Bone suspepder Buttons, large Buttons for coats
White porcelain Buttons, Yarns, Needles, and
other sewing materials and trimmings.
samp SHOULD be sent with each bid, at the ex-
pense of the party forwarding the same.
n oath OF allegiance should accom- vany each bid.
No verbal propositions will be entertained, but
every bid or modification Of the same must be In
writing.
Purchases viii be made from time to time 40 the
goods are needed, under contract or otherwise, as
the interest OF the service may require.
Good security will be required for the faithful
fulflmert of any contract made under this adver-
tissmept.
Proposals hould be sealed and addressed to the
undersigned. and end rsad Proposals for furnish
ing Dry Goods &o.n ELIAS VI GREENE
Lieutenant Colonel and Chief Quartern aster,
NH 26-lor Department of Washingto
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PROPOSALS..
PROPOSALS FOR STEAM PUMPS, BOILERS.
AND PIPE.
CHIEF QuARrERMAsrER's OFFICE,
wIsuryoTog II O. April


WASHINGTON, ID. G., April iSa.N
Sealed Proposals will be received at this OH sc
until Monday, April lith 1854, at IL clock M, for
the delivery at G. street Wharf, or Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad depot, in the city of Washington,
D. c., of the following named articles, viz:
LIST. One No. 9 Worthington Steam Pump, COM
piete.
I'd One Steam Boiler, 8 feet long, feet in diam
eter with 20 tubes feet long ~ inches in diane
ter. fire box feet deep feet high ~ inches wide
similar to the new boiler now in w use s at Mount
Sd. Four hundred 1900 feet of Water Pipe, tcast
iron 21a inches in diameter.
cessful bidder viii be subjected to rigid inspac-
ton before accepted. payment for the same to be
made upon the delivery and acceptance of the
whole amount
Delivery ofthe articles named will be. required
to he completed within thirty NI days from late
of contract
Bonds in sum equal to the whole amount of the
contract, signed by the contractor. and two q re-
sponsible persons, the responsibility of whom
shonld be certified to by some officer of the Gov
eminent known to this Off ce. will be required.
Proposals from dislo yal persons will not be con-
sidered, and an oath of allegiance must accompany
each proposition.
Proposals must be plainly marked Proposals
for Steam Pump, Boiler, and Pipa. ;, and dressed
to the undersigned. d. Il. RUCKER,
Brigadier General and Chief Quartermastsr.
spl-St Depot of Washington.
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TWO THOUSAND CORDS OF WOOD WANTED.

CAVALRY BUREAU,
OFFICE OF CRIKF QUARTERMAsrsR,
Washiagton, u. c., April 2, 1854
Sealed Proposals will be received at this office u
to II O'Clock on FRIDAY, April eighth, 18Th, for
the delivsry Ct Gieshoro Point, r. of
Of good, sound, nerehantable Oak Wood.
Each proposal must be accom- panied by . suarau-
ty for its faithful snd by the oath Of
ale glance to the United States.
Successful bidders will be required to enter into
written contract with good and SUN cient sursties
for the faithful performance thereof.
Proposals will be received Tor one hundred (lG0)
cords and upwards
Zach proposal must be endorsed " Proposal for
Wood !" and addressed to the undersigned.
The right to reject any or all bids IL ressryed.
JAMES A. EKIN,
Lie utenant Colonel and Chief Quar1ermsster.
ap2.5t Cavalry Bureau.
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n MEDICAL.
Il IRSCNS eufering with Syphilis Gonorrhes
9Ieet, Seminal Weakness, or Private Diseases Of
any description, should call immediately upon
pR DAVIS,
Female Diseases treated In the most scientific
and successful manner.
The Doctors Diploma hangs In his once.
DR. DAVIS,
lSS 7th street. opposite Post ON &c,
de- n IN, Room % up stairs
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Headquarters Military District Of Washinaton, !
Washington, D. c., February Is, 1884. !
General Orders No. 3-Col T. Ingraham, 3sth
Massachusetts, volunteers, is hereby detailed
rs Provost Marshal OF the Military District OF
Washington. He will he respected and obeyed
accordingly.
BY command of Brig. Gen. Martfndale.
JOHN p. SHERBuRNR.
fe left Assistant Adiutant General.
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q r p L G 1 a l. Q

Har Department, Adiutaat Generals 0Ece,
Washington, March II, 1854. !
All applications for leaves Of absence or per.
to M aior General Halleck, Chief of STAFF, and
must specify the business for which the officer
desires the permission. kilograms addressed
direct to the Secretary OF War on this subject
will receive no attention.
By order of the Secretary of War:
E. d TOWNSEND
Assistant Adiutant General
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TRAVELLERS DIRECTORY.
BALTIMORE ANB OHIO RAILROAD.
&

BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD.
On and after Wednesday. January 2th, 1876, daily
trains will be run between Warrington and New
York, and W ashinst snd the West as follows:
FOR pHILADELPHIA,NE NEW YORK and BOSTON
Leave Washington at and E.4e A. n. and
and 80 P. N, except Sunday. On Sunday, At so
p II. only. sa....
ROR BALTIMORE.
Leave Washington at 6.1, and W45 A.. n.
and s. 425 8 and !. 50 P. NJ. daily, except sunday.
On sunday at 7 A. n. and and $50 P. M. only.
FOR ALL PARTS OF THE WEST
Leave Washington st SD Ana A. d. ana Y
P. n. daily, except Sunday. On Sunday. ct 10 +.
only.
FOR WARRINGTON AND THE SOUTH.
Leave Baltimore at $50, ITO, 8.3 and go
n and $40, SIS, and $40 P. NJ, except Sunday.
On Sunday, ct 40 and 9 40 4. NJ. and SO p. d.
FOR ANNAPOLIS
Leave Baltimore at 40 A. n. and els Pm.
Trsins leaving Washington at A. n: and
$50 P. n, 60 through to New York without
change Of cars. Sleeping Car on $50 p. N. train
THE hrst and fourth trains from Washing ton,
and third and 9th trains from Baltimore, stop at
For further information, tickets Of every kind,
DO, apply to George 8. Koonts. agent ct WASH
ineton Station, or ct the Ticket Once
W.P. SMITH, Master Of rransp't'n.
L. n. COLE, General Ticket Agent.
- 20t tIntel. & Chron)
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T ADIxs, ONLY LOOK AT THIS I'VE are now
prepared to do any kind Of En broidery by skill
We do your stamping in elegant style, and no
ootehins, and wish il to be- undsrstood that we are
the city. where Stamping Is sdverttsed. ~Our
Look out that you do not mist AXE the street. We
daily receive new Patterns for Braid and En- broi-
derry juet ont, and stamp youv goods while you
wait Machine Stitching neatlyGone. fels
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W CCNFID E NTIAL.
lOUEG MEN who have injured themselyes b
certain secret habits which unfit them tor business,
Die asure, or the duties Of married life; also middle
ssed or old men, wko from the follies Of youth q
other causes, feel debility in advance OF thet1
years, before placing themselves under the treat.
ment of any one. should FIRST read " TIA. sAVHHaI
IF i'm portapce by peTusins g The Secret Friend"
Sent TO any address: in sealed envelope on re-
Dr. CHAs. A. STUART & Co.,
de1l1v Boston. Mas