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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-01-11
fsem Tie hoa4son 1Ynes, Dec. a.

Ire Tunes REMINDS tnOse VINO anticipate III
ss,ly breakdown Of the Confederate cause, that con-
scest ln the field must be succeeded By military 0ccupa
ton. President Lincoln proposes, OF republican
&rincipes, 10 vost The Government OF each seeded
&sste in ons.tent q The population VINO WIN swear
allegiance 20 liD al0 Obedience 70 ms ecs o. congress-
Srd proclamation. These viii be 10 more able 10
Maintain themselves than the thirty tyrsnts OF
Athens without tie aid OF the LaeeeemoniSn garrison
&tey viii foru detected oligarchy like the Nonnans
b Saxon England, only that they viii rule over men
hgager and more warlike than theUselyes Even when
% North has Surrendered be liberty and pegSeFeq her
rances, che viii not be able permanently to hold her
immense countries and keep their hostile populations on
~ terms.
7as T,n, Odds: Though We conceive i to be quite
Rossblo that, overborDe BY peipeiaally recruited
knu.beIs and immense resources, the south may
become unable 10 retain large armies IN the ied YET
ttwsen that and subjugstion there Is sn interval
khieh We do not expect 10 see filed up
Mr.. BsIGRT AND LORD HARTINGT0E.
The Marquis Of Harrington has addressed the
Allowing 10 hr. Bright:
"s,s learned FOR the Srst time IRON ,or letter Of
N nv letter N Mr. Golden, explained how Lad fallen
5rto the error which L admitted; AID cannot, even
Il an assault 10 ssy tia. certo.n passage In your
contained the same idea Is had Dsen previously
q pressed by Mr.. Seward.
Won proceed to cuote from ny speech 20 prove that
gave more eItrsvacsni testimony 10 the prosperous
lordiion OF the Northern states than any one Of ~sc
khom have thought proper 70 condemn never have
sned and do not wsa to Ssas iHs pSie sr s ss
I'd appear 10 exut In IT, and you ssy fhat II is proof
Nat up 20 the present time al tie cretehngs OF eY
INDUCED In by tic enemies of The United Sa'es nave
royed false T. on the contrary look upon sdch pror
rity o. g misfortune believe that II exists not IN
5Dise o. but 20 great degree ~ consequence OF tDe
rge war expenditure, and that II u wei. TO cease OF
e. diminished the people Of the United States WopId
q more inclined Than hoy row are. toPSi az eng 70
krlo.a able war. hage Tie lorOT % he, DC
E.is1r BpieIf Eco. Mp EbmmoIos.'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-10
To the Voters of Union County,

FELLOW CITIZENS: | q candidate for your suf-
frages the ensuing election for Sheriff in the
County of Union. My connection with the army how
ever, has for months removed me from that tam
liar intercourse with you that would generally be de-
sirable But, trusting that | may have due allow
for this seeming Inconvenience, with a view to
repeated expressions of desire that should become
a candidate have consented to do sO~-thOugh under
vastly different cIrcumst stances from those which
roundcd four years ago. Many Of you have realized
the hardsips of and the dangers of battle; but
without recalling the past let us look hopefully to the
future, and permit in a;efnl acknowledgements
of the favors received your hands then, with many
others previous that time to ask your cordial sup
port If elected, | viii use what Industry and
ability possess fulfill the obligations of the office
III such as, hope, may ever be satisfactory
to You. On the contrary, if am not elected, shall
consider that you have done wrong and that
have ight to crtcise because your suffrages
against But am fully sensible of the distinction
conferred: by being elected to the position for which
am aSanddate and shall be us proud to receive your
shall ever be earnest and faithful to prove
self worthy Of the responsible trust imposed by the
And, in conclusion, allow to hope you Will
remember your friend, and the day of election
ticket for the same. W. II. COLLINS,
Co, A, 4th N. c. Cavalry,
March %, 1864 pd Gordon's Brigade.
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Carolina passed at the second extra session of the
General Assembly, 1861.
SEC s. Be it further enacted, That the Surgeon Gen.
eral by and with the advice and consent OF the Gov
ernor may appoint surgical boards not exceeding
three composed of physicians each, who snail de-
clare by their certificates those persons VINO shall be
exempt from service under the act to which this is an
amendment, account of mental or physical disabili
ty and they shall receive the pay of theirrank and
travelling expenses to be determined by the Adutant-
General.
SEC 6. Be it further enacted, That the Guard for
home defence, should they be called into serVieeby
the Governor shall receive the same pay ratons and
allowances as soldiers in the Confederate States SER
vice. ard shall be subject to the rules and articles OF
of the Confederate States.
Sec Z Be it further enacted That when the pressure
of public danger shall prevent the observance OF
such rule the said Guard for home defence shall not
be called into service asse but by drafts of num-
Der of men from each convenient company, so as to
make up the aggregate force required.
SEC g. Be it further enacted That this act shall be
in force and take effect from and after its ratification
Read three times and ratified IN General Assembly,
this the 18th day of December, A. D., 1863
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SEC l. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of
the State of North Carolina, and it is hereby enacted
bv the authority of the same That neither the Govern
of this State the officers acting under act
ratified the 9TH day of July 1868, entitled IAN
in relation the Militia and a Guard Home De-
fence" shall call for drill muster the persons
enrolled under said act, Ottener than once month in
company drill ottener than twice year in battalion
drill, which battalion drills shall take the place Of the
company drills for the month in which they are ap-
pointed, unless when called into actual service repe
invasion or suppress insurrectiOn to the
Laws of the State.
Sec. 2. Be it further enacted, That the Governor
shall have the power to the Guards of Home De-
fence for the purpose OF arreStn0 conscrptS and de-
sertcrs Proytded, they shall ordered urou this
Gatv beyond the limits of the counties in which they
reside the counties adjacent thereto.
SEC Be it further enacted, That in addition to the
cxemptions contained in the act to which this is an
amendment there shall be exempt County commission
ers appointed under act entitled can act for the re-
lief and families ofsOdiers III the army,
ular miilers blacksmirhs who have established shops
necessary operatives in factories and oundricS, the
Attorney General Solicitors of the Seyera! circuits and
counties physicians of five years practice contractors
with the State or Confederate government, one editor
to each newspaper and the compositors mail
carriers professors in colleges ard teachers in acade
mics; Proceeded, that this exemption shall only apply to
the drills specified in this bill and service when
Guard for Home Defence is called into the field
SEC I. Be it further enacted, That for failure to
tend the battalion regimeutal drill each field officer
shall forfeit and pay hundred dollars: each Captain
and other officers who shall fail to muster and drill
their companies At the times appointed, shall forfeit and
pay for each failure fifty dollars and if a commits
stoned officer private shall fail attend any drill
be shall forfeit and paw less than FIVE than
twenty-five dollars PrOvided that absentee shall
he allowed until the next muster to make his
The fines shall be adjudged by regimental and compa-
ny cours-martia and judgments are 10 be entered m
and the hnes collected in the mode and in accord
anee with the provisions OF the Militia Law of North
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COMMANDER JAS. w COOKE, G. s. N

This fearless, efficient and gallan. officer who
commanded the iron-clad ram "Albemarle" in the
recent bombardment and capture of Plymouth, en-
tered the Navy of the United States in April
1928, and that of the Confederacy in September
1862. In the former he nearly sixteen years
sea service and upwards of eight years shore duty,
making about twenty-four years of active official
employment He is, like Major-General Hoke,
son of the old North State--heroes both in their
respective spheres Previous to the present war
Lieut. Cooke owned comfortable estate iu Vir-
ginia,-where he married which was the accu-
mutation Of his own energy. Commander Cooke
has lost all he possessed but the certainty OF this
in prospect did not prevent him following the die
tates of his sense Of duty, and, soon as the Old
Dominion passed her act Of secession, he offered
his services to The home Of bis adoption, and was
appointed by Virginia a Lieutenant in the Navy
lie stood at the head OF lieutennDts 10 the old
service which he relinquished when his commss-
ion as Commander bad been made out in Wash
ington City. So North Carolina withdrew
from the corrupt aud dsmemtered Union, Cooke
resigned the commission he had received from the
State of Virginia aud offered bis services to this
his native State, which we're accepted Subse-
quenty he was appointed Lieutenant in the Ma
Wy Of the Confederacy the same rank and position
held by him in the old Navy, from which he was
advanced to his present rank of Commander by
seniority of commission, not for gallant and meri
torious services, though justly entitled to promo
tion for such Lieut. Cooke was engaged on duty
in the force operating about Roanoke Island, and
in the engagement near Elizabeth City bis CON-
nand was captured by greatly superior force of
the enemy,
Before departing for the sphere Of his oontem-
plated operations, he required thirteen men, whom
he was aUxious 10 procure. As characteristic Of
the u,an, when 10 Portsmouth in this State, he
procured the town bell - be rung by the uIunici
pal authority made stirring appeal to the assers-
bied people. to their State pride and patriotism,
succeeded ia enlisting the needed thirteen voluo-
teers and went his way rejoicing. In the en-
gagement alluded to he was wounded IN the arm
by minnie ball which disabled it, but he fought
with resol1te determination to the last-rofusing
to haul down his flag and resisting with u cutlass
upou the deck Of his vessel until overpowered.
After brief captivity he was paroed and snbse-
ouently ordered to the river deiences in North
Carolina and superintended the completion Of the
iron n-cad ram Albemarle, in command Of which
vessel be was placed Wilmington Journal
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For the Western Democrat.
A DESERTER CAUGHT.

During the late snow, the following incident
occurred in this (Cabarrus) county, which shows
with what indomitable spirit the women of our
country have entered into our cause for indepen-
dence:
TIree young ladies-Miss NJ, Miss L., and Miss
S.,-ovlng the beauties Of nature and wishing to
enjoy the invigorating atmosphere, so essential to
goot health, took evening ride on horseback.
Wien they happened TO pass house formerly
uset dwelling, but for several years past used
as fodder house, espied man hasten into the
houe. The idea suggested itself to them that
they had discovered the hiding place of some de-
sert,r. They set to work with determination to
hav, the recreant arrested and sent to the army
whee he would be of more service to his country
andess trouble and annoyance to the citizens at
home. They accordingly held a council Of war
andadopted the following plan: Miss NJ and Miss
l.. t. act as guard, while Miss S. would go for re-
Inducements. Miss s had been gone but short
time when the descrter warned the sentines Of
the danger they we're in, telling them that he
would shoot them if they did not leave. They
were not to be daunted by any threats he made,
but their convictions became stronger that they
were not deceived. They did not have to wait
long for soon Miss L arrived with the required re-
infonement-Mr NJ aud MIR p, guns in hand
Again council Of was held, when it
unanimously agreed on to capture him at all haz-
ards. Accordingly they oil marched up to the
door and demanded Of him to come out and sur
render No reply being made, Mr. p. went inside
but could see person, when Mr. NJ. and Mr. Z
came to the conclusion that they had been band
some.y hoaxed. But these noble young heroines
were not to be put off in that style, but Insisted
that they were not deceived nor had he escaped.
BY earnest entreaties the young ladies induced
Mr. NJ and Mr. p to ren.oGe some fodder when the
sought for deserter was found and brought from
his hiding place, a prisoner. Imagine their sur
prise when they discovered that the man of con-
ccalment MIR Nh, neighbor, and dis
charged soldier, who bears honorable
ceived in the battle before Richmond. Mr. Mn
is young man of very amiabe disposition, who
never lets opportunity slip where he can make
the best of good joke. Mr. Mn was brought
up the front prisoner by his fair captors, and
when last heard from in mfortable-4uarters.
CABARRUS.
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FROM. EAST TENNEssRE.
Correspondence Of Che Western Democrat.
CARTER DEPoT, EAST TENN,
April %, 1864.

CARTER DEPoT, EAST Tenn,
April %, 1864. I
Editor WeStern Democrat desire through
your paper to give brief account of the engage.
ment recently fought at this place. The enemy,
about 2O0O strong, consisting of the 3rd Indiana,
the 10Th Michigan, mounted infantry, and bat
TALON with two pieces of artillery, under Brig Gen
Manson, u. s. A, attacked this place, on Monday,
April 10Th. The fight began at o'clock p. m,
and with only occasional intervals continued until
dark. The resisting force, which consisted of
only portion Of Col Thomas Legion n G Troops,
and without artillery, under Lieut. Col j Love
of N. g., met them heroically and repulsed them
in a crippled condition. Under cover of the night
the enemy removed their wounded and dead, and
resumed the firing early next morning, but after q
short skirmish they retired. A few Of our cavalry
pursued and Oh their return reported that the
enemy had burned small bridge, torn up a por-
tion Of the railroad track and still retreating,
evidently not intending to renew the attack. The
loss OF the enemy far ascertained was 10
Killed, y younded and three captured Among
their killed was Maj and a Captain Our loss
was three captured, three very slightly wounded
and one seriously wounded. During the engage
ment our men displayed heroism worthy of vete-
rams and Of the noble cause 10 which they are en-
gagged. This victory though comparatively small
is in keeping with the progress of events which
makes our Confederate plainer to our
minds and dearer to our hearts.
JOHN VI. LAwING,
Surgeon Thomas Legion.
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Obe Wegtfrn gfmofrat.
CHARLOTTE. N. G.

Our terms are SO i'll the new issue or SIS in the
od We have to pay issue for the printing paper
we buy, and therefore must change the old for is
lsne 5s included $5 in the old issue pays for four
months subscription.
B5@ The Democrat aciU be discontnpedto all su6scra
6ers at the expiration Of tie time for which it is paid
Those rho acant to continue must before
piratton Of their tame
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Announcement.

MONROE N. c., March l2th, 1864.
We take the liberty of announcing Coz SAMUEL
H. WALKUP, of the 48th N. c. Regiment, candi-
date for the Senate composed of the counties Of Union
and Anson. Also THOMAS MARSH, EsQ., to repre-
the county of Union in the Commons in the next
General Assembly of North Carolina.
SEVERAL CITIZENS
March Is te-pd of Union County.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-10
For the LEGISLATURE.

Believing that the county of Meeklenburg has been
well represented in the person of JOHN l.. BROWN,
who has proven to be prompt, active and faithful
public servant many of his constituents desire his
election and hereby announce him candidate for the
House of Gernncns ct the eleaaensin August Mr.
Brown is good business man. and the services of such
men needed now in our legislative halls.
March Is, 1864. pd VOTERS.
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STR a u ED

From my Pasture Wilson Wallace's, about the
lst of Nov. last. a red COW which bought at auc-
ton, formerly owned by VIM. Tassy Alexander Also,
the time and place, spotted HEIFER, Of the
brindle order She sold at auction by Mr. Morri-
son of Pioneer Mills will pay liberal reward for
their delivery to me for information that can
get them. W. A. COOK.
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NOTICE..

OFFICE OF WESTERN PLANK ROAD COMPANY,
Lncolnton, N. c., April II, 1864. I
To the Stockholders of the Western Plank Road
Company: The Confederate Tax on the individual
shares in this company will be paid by the President
G. G. HENDERSON. Prest
April Is, 1864 4t West. p. R. Company
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Announcement.

We, as soldiers, respectfully announce THOMAS
R. MAGiLL a candidate for the House of Commons
for Union county, at next regular election in Aug
next, and as such will be voted for by
MANY SOLDIERS ARMY.
December 22 1868 tepd
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EXPRESS NOTICE.

OFFICE SOUTHERN EMPRESS CoMPANY,l
Charlotte, Sept. 81, 1868.
In order to avoid misunderstanding and to make
our charges conform to the liability assumed, this
Company hereby gives notice that from and after Octo
ber st 1863 shippers will be required to place their
valuation upon each package before it will be received
Such valuation will be inserted in the Company's
receipt and establish the liability of the Company for
the amount The of God and the public enemy
only excepted. T. D. GILLESPIE,
Sept IS, 1868 Agent.
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Announcement,

1ADKINvILLE, April Is, lS64a
| am authorized to announce Col. W. H. A. SPEER
of the 29th N G. Troops candidate the election in
August next to represent the people of the counties of
Yadkin, Surry, Allegheny, Ashe and Watauga in the
Senate of the next Legislature of North Carolina.
Respectfully, R. F. ARMFIELD.
ADril 25th
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-10

Aud committed to the Jail of Meckienbnrg county,
the 29th of February last, negro who says
her name is LUCY and belongs to Nick Davis of Rich
mond Said negro is about % years old, very black
and rather under medinm size. She says that sl~
per Ged of from Richmond by a who gave his
name Robinson. She arrested the on
the n c. Railroad Charlotte. n. c. The owner
is hereby notified forward prove property,
pay charges and take her away she will be dealt
with as the law directs
R ~ WHITE, Sheriff
March Is, 1854 If
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Announcement.

We, soldiers, respectfully announce Capt. J. E..
MOORE a candidate for Sheriff of Union county at
our next regular election iE August and as such will
be voted for by MANY SOLDIERS.
Feb
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WANE ED.

One Hundred Bushels DRIED APPLES, for which the
highest market price in the issue will be paid.
Seud by Express to Raleigh my expense with BILL
to be paid delivery of fruit.
W. WHITAKER, Jr.,
April H. 1864 st Raleigh, n. G.
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For the LEGISLATURE.

The friends of g. G. GRIER announce him candi-
date for reelection to the House of Commons from
Mecklenburg county.
April IL, 1864 te-pd
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The 500 PER CENT. PENALTY.-Capt Nc
Gowan, Post Quartermaster at this place, has re-
ceved the following Circular from the Quarter
master Generals office, Richmond:
"Congress asked to pass a law making the
penalty in default of delivery of tax in kind five
times the Assessors valuation. 1t was supposed
that the law was intended to embrace the crops of
'63. but it has been decided that it does not ex-
cept so far relates to bacon aud tobacco, which
are not "ready for market" until after January 64
thus bacon and tobacco subject to the fvefod
penalty Other crops of '65 are subject to the
80 per Ct penalty The fveioId penalty applies
to the crops Of '64 and following"
This is all right, and viii quiet the just COM
plants Of the public against the previous decision
of the Department, which subjected grain and all
other tithes not delivered, to this 500 per cent.
penalty Our readers may recollect that we dis
cussed the whole question: Oh the l4th inst, con-
tending for precisely the decision now made which
is equivalent to decision that the amended tax
law passed ON the 18th Feb'y last is not referred
back to April "a, 1863 but is in reality new tax
law, applicable to 1864 only and not to 1868 also.
FUupftpriIIe Obserrer.
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Announcement.

The friends of Col. WILLIAM NJ GRIER announc
him a candidate to represent Mecklenburg count
in the Senate at the ensuing August election.
March %, 1864 te-pd
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COPPE RA ..

TAYLOR ASBUG1 are now prepared to furnish
by the ton otherwise fine article of Copperas,
superior to any English offered in market Druggists
and Apothecaries supplied with chemically pure
article. Address TAYLOR & ASBURY,
May 5, 1868 Charlotte, N. G.
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ARRIVAL and DEPARTURE
OF Messengers
OF THE SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY
At Charlotte Office, Daily.

At Charlotte Office, Daily.
ARRITES.
From Char. h s G. Railroad 80 A. NJ. and P M
/" n. G.. Railroad 20 &C and 25 g
A. T. Il .. Railroad 90 II
81 Will, G. & r. Railroad 10 P. NJ.
DEPARTS.
For C. Railroad 6 20 A. NJ and 90 Pm
Char. & S G. Railroad 10 90 g and 80 %
d" WILL c. Il r. Railroad 80 %
" A. 7. & o. Railroad 90 P. NJ.
1t is desired that all Parcels, Packages Freight
be forwarded by either of the above Trains be
this Office ONE HOUR previous to its departure.
T. D. GILLESPIE, Agent.
Charlotte, Sept. T. 1868. If
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EXCHANGE NOTICE No. 9.-Richhond, May 2
All Confederate officers and men who have been
delivered at City Point, Va, at any time previous
70 the Goth April, 1864 are hereby declared to be
only exchanged. RO. OULD,
Agent of Exchange.
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T2I1oHIng. 8.

JOHN VOGEL, Practical Tai
lor,rcspectfully 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-
tion to those who patronize him.
Shop opposite Kerr sHotel, next
door to Brown & Stitt's store.
Jan. l, 1868. If
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BG7y@ 1t is stated in late northern papers that
Admiral Wilkes has been dismissed from the yam
kee service-foI what cause it is not stated.
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LINCOLN COUNTY, n. c.,
THREE MILES EAST OF IRON P. o.
The proprietors announce to the public that this
Furnace is in full blast, and will make castings of all
kinds to order Also Pig Iron is made and offered for
sale. SH1PP REINHAROT
March l, 1864 3m-pd.