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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-01
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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-01
THE RAID INTO MACON COUNTY, N. c.
Correspondence of the Asheyille News.
FRANKLIN, N. O., Feb II, L

FRANKLIS, N. O., Feb IL, 1854.
Editor Of News: The Yankees came into the
lower end Of our county last week, about six hun
dred strong. They had fight with Col. Thomas
Indians, in which they were second best They
robbed our citizens, took oil the horses, mules,
money, corn, axes dishes, knives and forks etc,
they could lay their hands on. Some Of our citi-
zens were very seriously injured, rs well Union
folks rs rebels. Tkey were accompanied by band
of tories, under the command Of Robert Birchheld
and ex-Rev. Jas Ingram. These tools for the
Yankees came to rob aud plunder but were too
cowardly to fight. The Yankee Major gave the
band . chance to attack six Southern soldiers, but
"nary man" would venture on the brave little band.
They captured all the men that were found ut
home, and started them of to Tennessee. Some
of the captured were over sixty years old. Capt.
T. p. Sler escaped from them the second night Of
their retreat, and says that, had they been vigor
ously attacked by Fifty men, the whole concern
would have stampeded. Our Home Guards and
other citizens could keep them from invading our
mountain homes, if they would act bravely.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-01

To TAKE THE FIELD.-Bishop Geo F. Pierce,
one of the finest orators that Georgia ever pro-
duced has consented to devote bis great powers to
the task of arousing his countymen to duty in the
present crisis.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-01
'sg- Sixty-fve of the 100 yankee officers who
escaped from Richmond, have been recaptured

NEARLY RIGHT.-Some Of those who have at
tempted to escape from the South to the North to
avoid military duty, have had rather an unfortu.
nate passage, at least unfortunate to the fleeing
individual. A wealthy man of Richmond recently
converted all his property into gold and yankee
greenbacks, and started for the yankee lines loaded
with gold, diamonds and jewels. About the time
be got near to the yankee lines he was halted by
two men (said to be our pickets) who relieved him
of his effects, even taking some of his clothing,
and then sent him across the lines into yankeedom.
We suppose the fellow wished he had staid aud
helped to defend the people off of whom be had
made his money. He don't deserve the least sym
pathy. @a-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-01

Miss Nancy Jane says man is good for nothing
until he is married, and according to her expert
ence, he amt worth but dreadful little when
he Is.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-01

During the late cold weather at the North ten
thousand hogs on their way TO St. Louis were
frozen TO death. The train they were on was
block ed up in the snow .lE .-1sI0 ...'. ...
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-01
Gbs Western Demorr at.
CHARLOTTE, N. C.

DS~ Our terms Five Dollars for six months.
D- The Democrat aci be diseontinuedto all su5scri-
oers at the expiration Of the time for ~hich it is paid
Those Dho Uont to continue before eez
piration of their tame.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-01

MUST FIGHT HERE OR THERE.-An intelli-
gent gentleman from Maryland informs US that
those who are running off to that State to escape
military service will almost certainly be disappoin-
ted None will be permitted to remain in the
North but those who take Lincon's oath, and such
are Immediately subject to be drafted in the Yam
kee army; and the draft of next month is expected
to be nearly wholesale cOnscription of the mill
tia, in view of which hundreds are preparing to
leave for the South; preferrng, if they must fight,
to strike for the cause with which they feel idenl-
fed, both in feeling and interest. The papers
state that Gen. Butler has already put into his ar
nv some ofthe refugees, Substitutes, from Rich
mUnd. .-. ....5 -.
Those whom their country calls to defend their
own homes from the vandal invader, will find a
cheerful yielding to this demand the surcst aud
safest as we'll as the most patriotic course. Rock
inyhom, Register. .~ 81. ay. -a..
If these people who are coming South are COM
ing to help defend the country, why all right; but
if they are coming only for the purpose Of keeping
out of all service, and to holI shade Offices Gas
most of them have done who have come into our
lines), then we are in favor of sending them back
The South contains too many of this class already.
DISTRESSING ACCIDENT.-On Friday night
last, Mrs Ava A. Reeves, of this city, was so
sboekngly burned as to cause death in few
hours. The fire accidently communicated to her
clothing, and before assstanesncould be extended,
she was burnt in the most shsrking manner. She
was less than three months Bride. Young, love-
lx the idol of her husband and family, she has
thus suddenly and painfully been taken from their
embrace. Truly "in the midst of life We arc in
death" The deceased the daughter of Mir.
Seawell Little, Steward of the Instit1tion of the
Deaf and Dumb and the Blind, of this city. We
truly sympathise with the afflicted family in their
heavy bereavement.-Ratetyh Coafederdte
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-01

DAY OF FASTING AND PRAYER The follow
ing resolution was adopted by both Houses Of the
Confederate Congress:
'Reverently recognizing the providence of God
in the affairs of men, and gratefully remembering
tho guidance, support and deverance granted TO
our patriot fathers in the memorable war which re-
suited in the independence Of the American Colo
nes; and now reposing in Him our supreme conf
dence aud hope, in the present struggle for civil
aud religious freedom, and for the right to live
under government Of our own choice, and deep
ly impressed with the conviction that, without
Him, nothing is strong, nothing wise aud nothing
enduring; in order that the people Of this Confed-
eracy may have the opportunity, at the same time,
of Offering their alterations to the Great Sovereign
OF the Universe of penitently confessing their sins
and strengthen their views and purposes Of amend
,nent, in humble reliance on His gracious and Al
mighty power
"The Congress The Coa/edtrdte States do
ResDiUe, That it be recommended to the people Of
these States that Friday, the 9Th day of April
next, be set apart and observed as day of humil-
liation, fasting and prayer, that Almighty God
would SO preside over our public councils and hu-
thorities; that He would SO inspire armies and
their leaders with wisdom, courage and preserve
rance; and so manifest Himself in the greatness
Of His goodness and the majesty Of His power,
that we may be safely and successfully led through
the war to which being subjected, TO the
attainment of an honorable peace; that while we
enjoy the blessings of free aud happy govern
ment we may ascribe to Him the honor and the
glory Of our prosperity and Independence"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-01

A Yankee spy named Spencer Deaton was exc
cuted at Richmond last week % ..t.4 ....r Fl,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-01
TIL E
WESTERN DKMOGRAT,
9Published every Tuesday,6
Will Ii M j. YATES,
EDITOR PROPRIETOR.
0TgRE0S7 PER ABIESWEMsc
SO IN ADVANCE.
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR,

nS- Transient advertisements must be paid for in
advance. -
E15~ Advertisements not marked the manu- script
fr specific time, will be inserted until forbid and
charged accordingly. "
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-01
TREASURY NoTIcE.-Mr Memminger, Secre-
tary of the Treasury, publishes the following no.
tice in regard to the new Funding Act: ~.
Treasury Dept Richmond, Feb 20


Notice is hereby given to all holders of treasury
notes not bearing interest, that they may exchange
the same Immediately at the office of the Treasu
rer, Assistant Treasurer OF any Depositary, for
certificates which will enttle them to four per
cent bonds; and that the said privilege will con-
tinue until the first of April ensuing, after which
all notes over the denomination Of five dollars can
be funded only at 66s cents to the dollar, except
one hundred dollar notes, which, after that date,
are no longer receivable for public dues, and can
only be funded at an additional reduction of ten
per cent per aaonth.- @s1e>ss --.7@s 7-.-s@4 70
The certificates issued, together with the bonds
for which they may be exchanged, are receivable
for taxes for the year 1864, at the full amount
expressed on the facewithout interest, and are
not subject to the toe in.posed for that year
other bonds and credits. ref
The short time allowed should admonish all
holders promptly present the notes and not risk
the chance of exclusion by the pressure which
will occur at the end of the month of March.
G. g. MEMMINGER,
Secretary of Treasury.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-01
qHRCULAR. .
QUARTERMAsTER GENERALS {

Richmond Nov. l. 1868.
/. In order to give more immediate effect and ope-
ration to the act of February l5 1862 intended pro-
vide for disabled soldiers (by coherrng them
pointments which they may be competent 6ll) it is
hereby announced that any disabled SOLDIER who
may desire position in the Quartermasters depart
men should in order to obtain the same report tht
Chief Quartermaster of the State of which he is resi-
dent, in which he may be in hospital on duty
the time of his application, his name age profession
trade, place of abode station, company regiment
brigade, and nature of disability.
He will in his application the nature of the DO
sition DESIRED such clerk, wagon forage master
&C., &C.
III. Applicants for clerkships will be required to
possess fair knowledge of arithmetic to write good
English, and in egibe hand. For subordinate posi-
tions, less will be required.
ILL., All applications must be supported by vouchers
of unmpeachable character and the suciency of wit
thereunto in civil 'ife must be certified by
some justice of the peace other county munich
pal officer. Where testimonials are from the COM
manding officers ofthe applicant, such certificate
will be necessary.
w. 1t shall be the duty of the Chief st.r
of each State to keep roster of such applicants and
to place their papers file for reference and he will
report at the expiration of each quarter the number
thereof and the Damber of appointments the Quar-
termaster General
" Local Quartermasters will lin case they have made
authorised arrangement for clerks or other
poyees) be expected to supply themselves as far as
practicable from the class of "disabled soldiers thus
enrolled whe may be found competent to discharge
the duties of the department.
VI. Applications should be accompanied in each
case by copy of the certificate which shows the SOL
der be disabled, and should be addressed to the
Chief Quarermaster of the State in which he may
sire to obtain position, thus: a..
"To the Chief Quartermasler of North Carolina
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-01
SALT! SALT!!

SUBSISTENCE DEPARTMENT,
CHARLOTTE, N. c., Nov. %, 1868. {
Three pounds of dry Virginia Salt will be given for
one of Bacon and pounds of the same quality OF
Salt for one of Pork, at this Office.
..... E. NJ. LOWE,
Dec l. 1863. If ... Maj. l. G. S.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-01

COTTON CARDS AND SHOES.
Cotton Cards for sale, but early call will only
cure a pair only have ten pair ~
We have on hand and make to order calf-skin
Shoes and Caters of very fine English leather.
Lots ladies calf-skin Bootees.
Lot of thick Brogans, large Sizes
J. F. BUTT, Mint Street,
June %, 1868 IF Charlotte N. G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-01
.a11or1n&.

JOHN vOGEL, Practical Tai
lor, respectfully informs the citi-
zens of Charlotte and surround
ing country, that he is prepared
to manufacture gentlemen's clo-
thing in the latest style and at
short notice. His best exertions
will be given to render satisfac-
ton to those who patronize him.
Shop opposite Kerr'sHotel, next
door to Brown l. Stitt's store.
D Jan. |, 1868. Il
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-01


VII. Posts OF Chief Quartermasters follows /:
Virginia, Richmond,
North Carolina, Raleigh,
South Carolina, Charleston,
Georgia, Augusta,
Alabama, Montgomery.
Mississippi, - Enterprise
Florida, Lake City,
Louisiana. Alexandria,
Texas, San Antonio,
Arkansas ana missouri, Little Rock,
Tennessee and Kentucky, Knoxville
VIII. When place has been found for any arplcant
the Chief Quartermaster in whose district the post
may be, will proceed at to obtain, through the
regular channels the detail and assignment to duty of
the disabled soldier" thus provided for.
TX. The earnest cooperation Of all officers of the
Department in carrying into effect this
to the public service, is confidently expected
A. r. LAWTON,
Jan l2 Quartermaster General.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-01

AN ACT TO AMEND AN ACT IN RELATION TC
THE MILITIA AND A GUARD FOR HOME
DEFENCE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-01

Feb Q 1864 ct
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-05-05
PUBLISHED (DA1LY) b
EDGAR SNOW DEN, ,IR,
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!, ones formerly Frencl'sl Book Store.


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chosen That if majority OF tho z'res11en-
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1864-05-05

| THE SITUATION. '-TIla WaalingG1a 2far
/ of yesterday evening states that on }feC,uos
day morning early, firing Or tl,e left Of The a.
nv Of he Potomac was heard. The same a,i-
thority states tl1a; gu Tuesday party Of guarGii
las made arl attack on & detachment ot Negro
troops on the Orange and Alexandra railroad,
''hut were soon driven off . Guarrll2s are at
work IN the neigIlhorhoo1 Of Manassas, a0G2
On Tuesday they made an attack on ) w2o<i
Grain, hut we're cong PEELED to retreat w!thouy
doing any damage" The constitutional
Union Of yesterday even;ng says: :'L'ilez*c @.s
been no authentic information relative 10 the
movements Of she Army Of The Potomac. :
The negro troops Of Burnsiie's corps have
been attacked by guerriiIas, and were driven
Of. Firing OF both tbs right and jaff OF
Grants torce7 was heard yesterday. From al!
accounts we are led to bs;iege The Arn1g ot the
Potomac is on the move, au5 thai > general en~
gage1nent may bc expeote>: 10 conlc 1T i. 81:
tl!:la.
i il;spatch fro1u Washington 10 the Nor
t!4egu papers says: an 1i}lcta 'ttsi)4to4 Et3'i1
General Bank II IEle is.,yelnrnent Claims that
the battles Oh the He4 river, notwithstanding
he surprise and reverse OF th6 SIh, were %
the vhoie, including cha desperate battles q sh>
9rh and 10th, & terrible 1isasior to tEe Rahel5.
The cost 70 then IN killed ana wounded, ana
! general ,lennorilization II their forces being
greater proportiouately than was eveI suffered
in any battle Of E.a War. il IS learned ihaG
General Banks vii? nnt !:e removed The
| New York IIaraid's New Orleans letter ii tbs
23d nit. confirms the statement thab banKS
had fallen back 70 Alexandra, 1t IS 8al.. ID SON
sequence of the corsiEt1el falling Of liso "atar
in Red River. Eight lun.lred Confederate
cavalry had reached Oheneyayil}o, eight miles
below Alexandria Tile yUnhoats and trans
ports, except the Eastport are al Down 10 oT
below the falls. The latter may possibly haze
10 be stripped and destroyed. :"
The latest news fron. Europe announoes the
return Of Gariba]di TO Caprera. The eu2phat-
;o denial In both Houses OF Parliament that
auv political considerations bal been tIl5 cause
Of his abrupt departure does glot appear 70 have
anaved populac excitement, as = call tor an IL
dignation meeting at Primrose l7i|l, al open
oon.rr,o2 in the vicinity ot London, had beer
videlv disseminated, and It was believed that
tue n ing would oe largely attended
The evacuation Of Washington, North Car
1lna. IS heretofore reported, b1aG subsequently,
denied is confirmed. The Federal garrison
has Withdrawn from that place, by order OF
General Butter after spik!ng the guns and
DESTROYING the property that could not be taken
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-11-18
Nov. 18-4t.

NEW YORK & ERIE RAILRoAD.-This
great thoroughfare doubtless offers great
er inducements to Eastern bound travel
ers than any competing line. We Gunior
Editor) recently had the pleasure of pass
ing over the route, and found it in every
respect all that could be desired. En-
tering the sumptuous and roomy cars of
the Atlantic & Great Western road at
Cleveland, the traveller is transported
without change of cars or break of guage
to the city of New York, avoiding entire
y the annoyances incident to frequent
changes of cars, as also the danger of de-
lay from failures to make connections
there being no connections to be made on
this route after leaving Cleveland. The
road is splendidly equipped and the track
throughout in admirable condition. 1t
passes through many of the most beauti-
full and populous cities and villages of
the Empire State; also through the Gen
esee, Susquehanna, Delaware and Never
sink valleys, presenting the most varied,
beautiful and picturesque scenery in the
country, and notinappropriately styled the
Switzerland of America"
The prominent advantages this route
offers to travellers and the business pub
lie are:
1st. A saving of % miles in distance
I'd A Broad Guage and Wide Cars.
Sd. The Cars run through to New
York City without change, an advantage
not enjoyed by any other route.
4th The liability of missing connec-
tions on Eastward bound trains Incl
dent to all other routes, is avoided on
his route, it having no connections to
make.
5th. Liberal time is always given for
meals at Dining Stations whether the
Trains are on or off time-a comfort not
usual on other lines
9th. Passengers on the great Through
Express Trains avoid the daily annoy
Inee of large local passage travel, so
common on all other lines, Express
Trains being run expressly to accommo-
late the through travel, stopping only
for wood and water; consequently a
through passenger will in almost all
cases have wide seat to himself over
the entire line.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-11-18

THANKsGIvING.-By reference to the
Proclamation of Gov. BrOugh, it will be
seen that Thursday next, 24th inst, the
same day named by the President, is des-
ignated for general season of Thanks
giving for mercies and blessings received
during the past year. The day will doubt
less, as heretofore, be observed by sus-
pension of business and services in the
churches. In several of the other States.
and in some portions of our own, it has
been resolved to take up a collection in
churches where services are held, for the
benefit of soldiers. The move is a good
one, and we trust the same course will be
pursued in our churches There is no
danger of too much being done for the
soldier by those who enjoy the comforts
of home through the protection afforded
by his presence at the front
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1864-11-18

UNMITIGATED SCoUNDRELIsM-BaE-
ot-Bor St9fIng in DeIaloare County
The Union men of Genoa were not a lit
tie surprised to frd a considerable gain
reported for Mcclellan over the Demo-
cratic majority given by their township at
the October election. They had got out
more voters than at the first election, and
were confident of a gain, and when the
count showed loss, they became satisfied
that foul means had been resorted to, and
resolved to make an Investigation, the re-
suit of which has been to show clearly
and beyond cavil that the ballot box was
tampered with and foul crime commit
ted to gain votes for a candidate and 3
cause that have been repudiated and con-
demned by the emphatic verdict of an
immense majority of people in nearly ev-
cry State in which an election was held
The count showed only 20 votes for Lin
coin and Johnson-while the gentlemen
making the investigation have already
procured the names, and can produce the
afidavits, of eighty-three voters who Ger.
tify to having attended the election anC
voted for Lincoln and Johnson-beinG
thirteen more than the count showed to b.
in the box. The fraud was perpetrateC
by extracting Lincoln tickets and sub
stituting an equal number of Mcclellan
ballots in their stead and it was mani
festly done either at noon or in the even
ing before the counting commenced, tn,
box having, during the time the election
officers were at dinner and tea, been takeI
with them to the residence of A. j
SMITH, where it was beyond the scrutin.
of Union men. This Infamous fraud wa
perpetrated in a township in which lever.
Democratic voter" had, in advance of tn
Chicago Convention, avowed the deter
mination to vote for no war man"-bu
when the election came they were S
enamored of war candidate that the
resorted to ballot-box stufing in order t
give him more votes than he had sup
porters in the township. The guilty par
ties deserve the fate of their fellow-con
spirators against the purity of the ballc
who were recently convicted at Washing
ton and consigned to the Penitentiar!
and if they can be ferreted out, they wi
undoubtedly receive the punishment the
crime so justly merits.