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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-12

All persons in the Town Beat liable to pay tax TO
the State and County hereby notified that list Of
their taxables must be returned by the last Of April
1864 or they will be liable to double tax Call az
the Rock island Office,
j. NJ SPRINGS
NJ L. WRISTON,
April 4, 1864 List-Takers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-12

70 When say that there is enough provisions
throughout the country to supply the wants of s4l,
know what are talking about We are aware
that these provisions not equally distributed as
in former times, because the crops in some partcu
lar neghborhoods were short, and because those in
more favored neighborhoods refuse to sell their sur
plus But we have the evidence that in some sec
tons vast amounts of corn and wheat boarded,
either for higher prices because the owners do
not wish to sell for Confederate money. While a
few, comparatively, have shown patriotic disposi
ton to relieve the of the people at large. 9TH
ers have manifested no such disposition. Some may
not like the way talk about this matter, but that
makes no difference with when we know
right.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-12
NOTICE..

Stolen from the subscriber the night of the Both
March last, dark brown MARE, four years old, and
heavy with foai. Said mare has little white the
left hind hoof marks of the saddle on her back
liberal reward is offered for the delivery of the
me, living IA miles east of Monroe near Oak Grove
Post Office. E. A. LEMOND.
April II, 1864. 4t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-12

THE MA1Ls-For three four days past no
mail was sent from this place on the \. g. Road
~ seems that all the rolling stock has been pressed
for transporting provisions to the army, but We
cannot understand why the mail does not 60 for
ward, as transporting that would not interfere with
freight. The 2: NJ. here has regularly made it
up and the Agents are ready to take charge of it
We think the orders Of the Secretary Of War have
been misunderstood misconstrued by some one
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-12

THE ATTACK ON MINIsTERs.-Why is that a
few newspapers and public speakers (when say
public speakers we some of those who are
seeking offce) occasionally denounce our southern
ministers of the Gospel and call them .'political
preachers! Is it because ministers have uni
formy supported the Confederate cause and urge
the people to sustain the Confederate Government
1t must be this account for ii is we'll known that
southern ministers with hardly. an exception have
never dabbled in party politics. The agitators
and the factous find these ministers in their way,
and when they attempt to DECEIVE the people by
their abuse of the government and its authorities
they ie the christian minister of the South always
ready to exhort harmony among the people and a
cordial support of the Government; hence they in
the dispeasure of all demagcgues and agitators
and mischief-makers. 4 southern man cannot be
a christian and please Cad without being friend to
the Confederate cause and sympathize with people
who fighting for liberty, property, wives and
children. and their very existence. Ministers who
encourage their people to continue the struggle
til independence is achieved, should be commended
rather than rdiculed or abused. Those who de-
nounce them for doing tories at heart.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-12
MARRIED..

In this county, on the Gath ult., by the Rev. R. D..
Johnston, Mr. A. B. Downs to Miss Nancy Griffith
In Salisbury, the 3lst ult, Richard Hess to Miss
Mary Magdene Angelina Catharine MILESTONE.
In Rowan county, on the 2Gth ut, VIM A Kesler to
Miss Ellen j Arey
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-12
CHARLOTTE n. C.
Tuesday,, April 12, 1854.

MILITARY REGULATIONs.-Th reader vii find
in this paper the regulations and instructions issued
by the Bureau of Consumption, for enforcing tbe
new military law. Every man interested should
read these instructions carefully, and then he will
understand his duty and obligations
Also, will be found in columns, an order from
Col. Mallett for enrolling the Reseve Corps-per-
sons between II and IL and As an. So Those per-
sons have until the 18th of April form companies
and elect their officers. and eturn the company
rolls to the District Enrolling officer. This class,
when called into actual service is not to be carried
out Of the State.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-12
NOTICE..

The Magistrates of Meckenburg county are request
ed meet at the Court House, Tuesday the 18th
instant of the County Court for the purpose of devils
diers with provisions. By order of B. w. Alexander
Chairman. WIN. MAXWELL, Clerk.
April IL, 1864
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-12
WANTED,

One Hundred Bushels DRIED APPLES, for which the
highest market price in the issue will be paid.
Seud by Express to Raleigh at my expense, with BILL
to be paid on delivery of fruit.
w. WHITAKER, Jr,
April IL. 1864 st. Raleigh, N. c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-12
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
- TO CONTRA CTORS AND Sd WYERS.
Office of G. S. Naval Ordnance Works,
Charlotte, N. c., April, 1864 !
Proposals will be received at this Office during the
present month, for furnishing the following kinds of
Lumber required this eStablishmeIt-size of bills
regulated to suit CONFERENCE.-The:
Yellow Pine, Black Walnut,
Hickory, White Oak,
Poplar, Ash.
II. ASHTON RAMSAY,
Chief Eng. G. S. Navy in charge.
April IL, 1864 st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-12
For the LEGISLATURE,

The friends of E. c. GRIER announce him a cand-
date for reelection to the House of Commons from
Meckiehburg county. p,
April II, 1864 te-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-12

LUBRICATING Oh As we learn that the fac
ogics and mills in this part of the State find it
hard matter to procure lubrcaGng oil, direct at
enon to the advertisement of H. E. Cotton at Fay
etteville.N.C. Those who may wish to purchase OIL
will find Mr. Cotton fair and honest dealer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-12
HELPING THE CAUSE

HELPING THE CAUsE.---A friend in Lincoln
county writes to US follows:
8" Daniel Finger. Tanner of Lincoln county has
never yet sold pound of upper leather for more
than 50 nor sole leather for than 81 so; and
to soldiers wives and families he has not sold at
over half the above prices. In that way he has
given thousands of dollars to the country. He has
never sold pound of leather to a Spectator. He
could have got three times the price for all leather
he has sold since the commenced He deserves
a notice for his true patrotism.'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-12

Gov. VANCE AND GEN LEE.--It is said that
although Gen. Lee is scarcely ever known to laugh
he did some of the hearties kind of laughing at the
anecdotes told by Gov. Vance in his late speeches
to the soldiers. About the worst thing that said
about Gov. Vance during the canvass two years
ago. was. 'that he was good at telling anecdotes.'
This Mortified some of his friends, and they
quite indignant because thus accused him. But
it now turns out correct as Gen. Lee can
testify. We hope 40 one will be offended at the
General because he considers the Governor good on
anecdotes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-12

CONPLAINT.-We learn that there is some
complaint among our country friends that when
'hey come to town and hitch their horses thew are
frequently turned loose, and some horses have as
capped III that way. We suppose this is done bv
'i'No''e'ous boys or it may have been done by the
OWNERS or residents of lots whose fences have been
injured or pulled down by the horses hitched 70
them II done by the former they ought to be de-
'ected and punished; if by the latter we would sne
s's 'na' the best plan wonid be to first give public
lo''ce that horses must not be fastened to their
'"0e9' AL any rate it is wrong to turn horse
use ana mus compel the owner to walk home sew
hiIes into the country, and run the risk of los
ue The horse. And in order to prevent all dificul
teS OF this kind we suggest that it would be we'll
'F country people who visit town frequently TO get
PERMISSION of the owners of some of the vacant lots
ahd erect racks for their own accommodation. Sew
e'a1 persons III a neighborhood might cub together
a'u NIX up convenient and secure accommodations
'or their horses Safety is important in these times
IS On our outside page, the friends Of Co. K,
-0d n =. Regiment. will find an interesting histori-
'Al sketch OF that Company.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-12

TIE A. Tenn. & o. RAILRoAD.-We learn that
the Directors of the Road leading from this place
to Statesve, have generously agreed to voluntarily
surrender portion of the rails to the Government
for TIE purpose Of Completing the DanfiIie conuec-
Zion, Such patriotic sacrifices by corporations or
individuals is to be commended.
We regret the necessity which breaks up the di
rect railroad communication between this place and
Statesvie, but sacrifices must be made aud incon-
veuences submitted to in order to help the common
cause of country. We learn that only about
six miles of the rails just above Mount Mourne will
be taken up. The cars will continue to run be-
tween Mount Mourne and Charlotte, and as soon
enough of strap iron can be obtained to put in the
place of the T rails removed. we presume the whole
line will be put in operation again
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-12
NEGRO FOR SALE.

A Negro Man. about 80 years old, will be sold at
auction Tuesday, the Public Square, II o'clock
April IL, 1864 S. A. HARRIS, Auct.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-12

NORTHERN AND EUROPEAN NEWs.--Dates
from the North to the 5th inst. have been recev-
ed at Richmond. The Union candidate, Bucking-
ham, has been elected Governor of Connecticut by
5000 majority. Gen Smith is to command the
yankee troops in the vicinity Of Fortress Monroe
Gold in New York l premium. In the yam
kce House Of Representatives resolutions were
unanimously adopted declaring againsta monarchi
cal government in Mexico. The copperheads
in Leavenworth Kansas, seized the election poll
books and prevented the success of the ABOLITION
ticket.
Foreign advices state that Maximillan was to
start for Mexico on the 18th. 1t is said he refus-
ed to have an interview with the Confederate Com
missioner, Mr. SidelI, and intends to maintain
neutrality 10 regard to American affairs This is
from yankee sources, it should be remembered.
Earl Aberdeen and Lord Ashbury are dead
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-12
STR AN ED,

One red and white muley Cow, and two Calves-'one
like the COW and the other red. A liberal reward will
be paid for information leading to their being found
Apply to STENHOUSE hACAOLEf.
Anril LII. 1864
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-12

KE-HoUsE RoBBERY.-We learn that
Hon. b. Craige's smoke-house was entered by bur-
glars Friday night last, and robbed of large
quantity Of bacon. -,SoltsJury Wutchman
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-12

EXCHANGE OF Observation-Disclosures have
been made for exchanging all the prisoners on each
side. Commissioner Ould visited Fortress Monroe
and come to an understanding with the yankee
thorite5 on the subject and it is said that all the
prisoners each side will be Immediately ex-
changed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-12

FAIR SPECIMEN.--There may be some per
sons 50 ignorant wrongly informed as to suppose
that the only bad result of submission to the enemy
would be the abolition of slavery and a re- union
with the yankee people. They don't seem to under
stand that we would all be under the ban as subiu-
gated rebels, to be domnpered over and ruled by
northern masters and their negro associates. A
gentleman. furnishes the Stanton Nindicator with
an account of how things are managed in Alexandria
and Fairfax counties, Va, which is a fair specimen
otyankee rule. Speaking Of that section of Virginia.
under the enemy's control, the writer says:
yankee spies and informers are constantly
watching and logging all who are in any way sus-
pected of sympathizng with cause, and any pre-
text Is SuthcIent to ensure a committa to the Old
capitol prison. A provost marshals office is estab-
liShed at Drummond's Cross Roads, near Washing
ton city on the road leading to Fairfax county and
every pass granted by him is endorsed the object of
.ne visit. Thus, If groceries required, the
!tc!es and quantity endorsed on the pass. and
H. III any case, the privilege is abused by bringing
Out more than the prescribed quantity. which is al
ways small the whole is seized and confiscated.
u' rev houses in the above counties are standing,
most or them having been burnt by the enemy or
puHeo down and used for fuel. The people who are
80 unfortunate as to be there exc out precarous
subsistence subject to the terror of being still more
"eSPoed by their rulers. None but the most mise
faoIe horses can be kept by the citizens. as anv
others are quickly seized and carried off
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-12

"ohiiiiions are good H.
WI, oo US no good unless 4wo
blows at tbe saa y"nkee disturbances BY ..
while tha ya"kee armies. Unfortpn.ta s,ueeessf
internal ausnorlties are dist,rba1 1or u
soptb .ro .n In their midst we boe at tn
threatened with dssentions ar nsfe N the
saou;e u oy aSplrants to Office. who seem DIVISIONS
n onass '"e'r country and produce strifa Sng to
selfish amb: crafty their spite and succeed in zir
opposition MANIFESTED feel safe in saying that 81 the
laws OF the Government has and e en-
gendered by leading men who have selfish motive
Generally the motive is promotion of themselves to
olnce and popular favor. When will the neonle,
learn TO estimate the worth of such characters and
'l' seoi u condemnation upon them !? tie and
oe oone after awhile, but we fear that
common interests will Srao- ~onSfe the game Is un
lerstood.
But our object in commencing this article was TO
state the fact that there has been rebellion In ILL
lois. In Coles county, ILL.,, the "copperheads
that's the name given by the yankees to southern
and opponents of sn fo1 enh. : a.
he Union men, OF Lincolnites. Yankee accounts
ay that the fight was commenced by the Sheriff of
he county shooting Union man. A few each
ide were killed and several wounded. A dispatch
rom Springfield states that Gen. Heintzleman had
rdered 5000 troops from indianapolis to the dis
urbed section which indicates that the outbreak is
ute serious.
AS the Presidential election approaches it is to
hoped that more of these outbreaks will occur at
he North, so that Lincoln will be forced to with
raw his thieving soldiers from country to keep
lis people subjugated.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-12

THE New IssUE.-The new Treasury notes
will be ready for general circulation about the 18th
inst, except the SOS, which will not be ready
til the lst of July next Any person taking $50
of the old currency to the Treasury will receive
$40 in tie new.
The $500 notes are ornamented on the ight
side with a medallion likeness of Gen. T. J. Jack
son, with the name Of the illustrious hero under
the likeness. On the left side is the Confederate
seal and motto ''Deo Vindce," with emblematic
surroundings The denomination Of the note is
conspicuousy printed in figures.
The 500 notes present, as before, vignette
likeness of Mrs. Pickens, of South Carolina, and
medallion likeness of Elk Secretary Randolph on
the right.
The only difference between the old and new
sos, OK cept the Color is that the vignette like
ness Of President Davis is presented in me-
dallion style.
The $40 notes have vignette representing
section of flying artillery in battle. Senator
Hunters likeness again occupies the lowers eft
hand corner.-Rtchmond Dispatch
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-12

% Hat Mandatory has been established at
Statesville, and the Express says that fine
ticle is made as was ever 5rought from yankeeland
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-12

We learn that R. B. McRae, Esq, the success
or of Maj Badham, as Chief Tithingman for the
State, has arrived and entered upon the duties of
bis position. Mr. McRae is from Wilmington and
said to be gentleman Of ine business talents
Raleigh Progress.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-12

TERRIBLE CALAMITY AT SHEEFIELD, ENG
LAND.-The London Times, Of March 18th says:
At little before midnight on Friday last, one of
those terrific disasters to which nearly all the great
towns in the north Of England are more or less
exposed happened at Sheffield. The great reser-
voir of the Sheffield Water Company-a reservoir
nearly one hundred in extent, and which
held more than million cubic feet of water sud
denly burst its embankment and swept with the
fury Of another Deluge down the narrow gorge
formed by the Loxley and Stannington Hills into
Sheffield itself Almost before warning could be
given the volume Of waters began rushing head
long down the valley, sweeping farms and houses
FORCES and factories, like chaff before it. Never
probably has an accident of the same kind occur
red so ruinous in its Wholesale destruction Of pro-
perty, so lamentaby fatal in the loss of human
life. Whatever the sudden aud tremendous food
could reach it seems to have destroyed, and calcu-
lating only by the number Of houses swept away
and the number of persons missing who
known to have been in them on that fatal night
there is every to fear that the lives sScri
feed by this awful calamity will not be less than
two hundred, if they do not unfortunately, exceed
even that number. Of the damage done to pro-
perty it is impossible at this early date to form
even conjecture. The devastation in this re-
spect is unparalleled. A large, populous and
thriving district has been almost oblteratcd from
the earth, scarce more than traces Of the houses
and factories that stood there are remain
ing. The Don, owing to late heavy rains, was I'M
usually hign and the additional water thrown into
it has laid hundreds OF acres under water, and III
ficted incalculahle injury to the growing crops.
Of the destructive character of the food there
were abundant evidences every hand. Timber
in large quantities. bed-posts feathe BEDS tables,
clocks and various kinds of household furniture
passed down, and several carcases of cattle also
1t is now estimated that the loss of life will ex-
ceeG two hundred and fifty, and that the value Of
the property destroyed exceeds half million.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-12

to be able to s
fcing, patriotic IauieS,
brought in thirty thousand Pa.'sS
the last trip. We hear this from good autnS...
and believe it to be true. We hope they will soon
be distributed so the noble women of the State
may have the benefit of them.-Raleiyh Progress.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-12

THE FILLAINoUs TAIEvEs.--A paper pub
lished at Bellelonte, Pa, gives us the following
evidence Of yankee rascality:
owe can scarcely go into house in the North
where some of the property Of Southern ladies is
not In possession Of women who have sent
forth their brethren and friends to plumber and
devastate the South. Books, musical instruments,
and everything portable, stolen, wherever our
armies march, and conveyed North. This crusade
upon the women Of the South is urged by their
sisters in the North, and we have heard threats
from females which the most brutal soldiers in the
army would scorn to execute. In every town, vii
lage, steamboat and railroad cal, allover the land,
will be found the fairest Of the advocating he
destruction of their sisters of the South, We
only account for it by surprising that the devil has
sought to destroy the human family through the
same medium he used FIVE thousand years ago.
1t is horrible and cannot fail to bring upon US the
wrath of Heaven"
This is yankee testimony Now what ought to
be done with these thieves when caught in the
South? They ought to be treated as rogues and
SO lashes inflicted on their bare backs. And
if any southern sympathizes with them, he
ought to receive twice SO on his back: \ yankee
who steals southern household furniture and pro-
perry is mean enough but southern tory or a
man who does not cooperate with the Confederate
cause is the perfection of meanness.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-12

The amount of Confederate notes funded in Sails
bury is 600; at Statesville S553,9O0; at
Greensboro So 100000.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-12

RICHMOND, April THE flag of truce steam
er New York arrived at.Tity Point this afternoon,
having four officers and nineteen ladies aboard; al
SO, fifteen tons freight for Yankee prisoners. The
officers Colonel Fry, Capt Buckner, and
Lieut.. Breckenridge. Nothing said in the des-
patch of the number of prvates returned
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-12

BIG SoLDIER.-There is member OF the lo'h
New York Heavy Artillery who stands SIX 1ee'
and eleven inches in his stockings, and r., WelSns
when in vigorous health, 800 pounds. HIS shoes1
are number eighteen, and when standing IN thel~
he towers far above the tallest man IN his res,-
ment He boasts of having lifted 700 pounds with
one hand, and declares not only his ability e
willingness to give the first rebel he meets a En'
tie hug.-Eachauge. - -
There is man in one of the N c. Regiments,
stationed in the eastern part Of this State, who
can match this Yankee Goliath. A communica-
ton in the Wilmington Journal says that he is at
least feet high, measures IS inches around the
waist SO in the leg, and wears No. IA shoes A
special contract for clothing this ''rebe' has to be
made as lie can't begin to wear the ordinary sizes.