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Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1864-09-16
MINING ASSESSMENTS LEVIED.

Gold Canon Consolidated MininG Con-
pany, Gold Hill District. Storey county, y Ii1No.
ice Is hereby given that at meeting OIL the boaru
OF Trustees Of said Company, held on the n DAY OF
August lS6t an assessment OF two dollars per snare
MAS levied upon the capital stock OF said company,
payable on the 24th day OF August leSt IN gon COIN
o( The United States Of America, 10 the Secretary,
al The Office Of the Company, No. so2 Washington
street in the city and county OF san Francisco,
ANY stock upon which said assessment shall remain
unpalt on the 2tth day OF September. lS6t, viii be
Advertised on that day delinquent, and unless
payments shall be made before, VIII be sold on the
sthday OF October, lS6t, to pay the delinquent
expenses Of sale. Ordered, that deduction of two
per cent. be allowed on all payments made before
the sixth day OF September, l6t. By order of Board
Ui Trustees. JOSIAH II. APPLEGATE, Sec'y,
Tn3 Washington street, San Francisco
Mr.. John Rule, Superintendent at the mine Is
authorized to receive and receipt for the above as
>sSSment mp to the 2Oth day Of September, lSo4 By
order OF Board OF Trustees.
aus 2awtd JOSIAH IL. APPLICABLE, Sec'y.
Notice of Assessment.-Roxby Geld and
Silver Mining and Tunnehng Company, Gold Hill
Storey county, Nevada Territory.-SOtice Is hereby
given that at meeting Of the Board of Trustees OF
said Company, held on the 18th day OF August, lS6i
an assessment oftity cents pershare levied upon
atel In United States gold coin TO the Secretary, at
the Office OF the company, $40 Front street, San Fran
cisco. Any stock upon which said assessment shall
remain unpaid on Wednesday, the 2lSt day OF Sep
tember lSt will be advertised on that day deln-
quent. and unless payment shall be made before,
Will Dc sold on Aonday, the ID day of Oetooer, lSeS
costs OF advertising and expenses Of the sale. By
''''' c. VS.. GIBBS, Sec'y.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27
DESPONDENCY,

The general tone of the public mind is still that
of the most undated confidence in the success Of
the Confederate cause. A few people, however,
in certain endangered localities, are disposed to be
gloomy; with natural human weakness they think
that if their districts should be overrun, then all
will be up with the country and the cause. This
will probably continue to he their impression until
of two events occur-uDtil the danger diSap-
pears entirely until they find themselves stripped
of everything which they possess in the world. In
either case the result will be pretty much the
same; if they escape, they will be as.onished to
remember how merely local cloud could throw
such shadow over the fortunes of the whole land;
if they suffer, they will soon learn that the blow
which Frustrated them did not PROSTATE either the
Government the army aud in the resentment
produced by their injuries, they will find that re-
solve out Of which grows the most indomtable
hope. The most sanguine people in the Confed-
eracy are now probably to be found in Atlanta
and suppose them to be So not because the
contest has SO far rcceded from that place as to
sound in the ear of its citizens like thunder heard
remote" but because those citizens have. just had
the best possible demonstration that their city and
their property but drops in the great red ocean
OF this war, and they are consequently in a condi-
ton to perceive how much is yet to be accom-
plished by the Federals before the cause can be
said to be seriously hurt. The dependency of
our friends who are here and there trembling for
their goods and chattes, ought net therefore, to
trouble us great deal; may rest assured that
it is but ten porary affection, and that in the
course of so, they, too, whether rejoicing
by their unpollutcd fresides, or grinding their
teeth over the ruins Of their homes, will be looking
back with wonder and modification at the delusion
which led them TO eonfound their individual in
terests with the destiny Of country as large as
half Of Europe Columbia Ldrolinian.
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An act to incorporate Gorgas Mining & Manu-.
featuring Company.
An act to incorporate Leroytou Mining Man
ufacturing Company.
An act to incorporate Blackmer Lodge, No. l1O
in Buncoinbe.
An act to incorporate jamestown Cotton Mills
An act to legalize an order of the Special Court
Of BERTHE county.
An act to amend the 9Th section, chap. liz,
Revised Code, 10 relation to the Public Treasurer.
An act to provide JUST compensation to the Pub
lie Printer.
An act to amend an act to charter the Shelby &
Broad River Railroad Company.
An act to increase the capital stock of the Sa-
pona Iron Company.
Resolution commendatory of the N. c. Educa-
tional Association.
Resolution in relation to the pay Of the Door
keepers.
Resolution in favor of the Junior Reserves.
Resolution in favor of Drewy King
Resolution relative to Brieading certain n C..
Regiments.
Resolutions in favor of W. W. Holden late State
Printer.
Resolution 10 reference to the payment of Boun-
ty money to Soldiers.
Resolution directing the Governor to cores
pond with the Governor of Virginia, on the SUBJ
ject o. Salt.
hesolution requesting the Oo'eThoI W coTrtS-
pond with the Authorities at Richmond relative to-
disabled soldiers.
Resolution of instructions to our Senators and
Representatives of Congress in regard to disabled
soldiers.
An act in regard to Courts of Oyer and Ternll-
ner.
An act in relation to the qualification of Magis-
tratcs within the enemy's lines.
An act in favor of the estate Of James ID Wynn.
Resolution making inquiries of the Public Treas
urer
An act to incorporate Stokesbury Lodge No.
22O in Stokes county.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27
A PROCLAMATION
BY THE GOVERNOR OF NORTH CAROL

BY THE GOVERNOR OF NORTH CAROLINA.
Whereas the long expected attack upon only
RENAL ming seaport is now about to be made, and
State is also likely to be invaded at her points
by au enemy to whom mercy and civilization are
alike unknown and unregarded; ard whereas all
the organized forces Of the State already ordered
to the front may still be insufficient to roll back
the tide which threatens US with worse than death,
and to drive from our doors fate horrible to con-
template
Now, therefore I, Zebuon B Vance, Governor
Of the State of North Carolina relying upon the
loyalty aud devotion of her citizens do issue this
my proclamation, commanding and adjuring all
good people, whether by law subject to military
duty or not, who may be able to stand behind
breastworks and fire nusket of all ages and con
ditons, to rally at once to the defence of .heir
country and hurry to Wilmington. And do ap-
peal to every man who has the spirit of freeman
in bis bosom, who has spark Of the fire or a drop
of the blood of the heroes of the great army of the
great captain in his veins to come, and come at
once. The man who bangs back now because the
law does not compel him to go, and consoles him
self with the much abused and mean spirited idea
that he can 'be more useful at home" will find it
hard to make US believe that he is not pleading the
cause of cowardice disloyalty. The country
needs their help noW and that he'll must be given
in this hour Of distress, they must own that
their souls are only fitted to enjoy the freedom
purchased with other mems blood. For few days
all men physically able are needed at the front,
and especially do need the example of all those
who atc!etme painted for the fray, while it was yet
at distance, and snufcd the battle while it was
yet atar off Let every man physically able then
hurry With his blanket to Wilmington, where arms
and rations Till be furnished and let those left
behind mount themselves and patrol their counties,
looking after the women and children and prescrv-
ing order. Your Governor will meet you at the
front and will share with you the worst
Given under my hand aud the great seal of the
State. Done at our city Of Raleigh, on the Goth
day of December, 1864
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27
From the North Carolinian.
SOUTHERN DIXIE.

Composed by a member of The g. s. Macy, con
fined in Fort Harren for eighteen months
There is land where Cotton grows,
A land where milk and honey flows,
I'm going home to Dixie,
Yes, am going home.
CHORUS
I've got 10 time to tarry,
I've got no time to tarry,
lis rocky road to trayel,
For Dixies far away.
/ will climb up to the highest Hill,
And sing your praise with right good will,
Pm going home to ''Dixie,"
Yes, In going home. +t-t
Eve got no time, &c.
In Southern fields where cotton blooms
And negro men have ample room,
I'm going home to Dixie"
Yes, I'm going home
I've got no time, &C.
| will proclaim it loud and long,
I am for "Dixie" right or wrong,
I'm going home to Dixie,
Yes, I'm going home.
I've got no time, &c.
Wilmington, y. G., Dec. 49, K, 6. L.
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worth of cotton and tobacco, to be shipped North
and sold by an agent appointed by the Governor,
for the benefit Of n q. soldiers held prisoners of
war; and, in case of failure to get the cotton and
tobacco shipped, the Governor is authorized to
draw, for the benefit of said prisoners, g5, 900
sterling of any amount due the State from any
foreign country. The substitute was adopted, and
under suspension of the rule passed its second
and third readings.
The bill appropriating SO, 1000 for the improve
meut of roads in Wautauga county passed lis
several readings.
At 2 o'clock the Governor appeared before the
members Of the two Houses and took the oaths of
Office, which were administered by Chief Justice
Pearson.
bill for the protection of the State Salt Works,
after considerable discussion, passed its second and
third readings.
A bill to punish violations of the impressment
laws was laid upon the table.
A bill to make appropriations for the military
establishment of the State passed its several read
ings: Also a resolution concerning the pay Of
Speakers and Clerks (Allows the Speakers and
Engrossing Clerks each $50 per day aud mileage,
and the other Clerks $50 per day and mileage.)
Resolutions instructiDg Senators and re-
questing our Representatives not to vote for certain
laws were laid upon the table
bill for the relief Of the wives and families Of
soldiers was passed. [Appropriates So, OOO, OOO,J
HoUsE-The Speaker laid before the House a
communication from the Supreme Court 10 response
to resolution of inquiry as to the power of the
Legislature to tax Confederate bonds anG Treasury
notes The Court declined giving opinion for
the reason that cases involving this question would
probably be brought before the Court at its pre-
sent term. This communication was sent to the
Senate.
On motion of Mr. Shepherd the resolution for
the protection of the State Salt Works, was put
its second reading. On motion of Mr. Phillips the
resolution was laid upon the table
A bill to grade Common Schools and increase
their usefulness passed its several readings under
a suspension Of the rules. -.E...
resolution in regard to State Troops was laid
on the table.
A bill to amend an act in relation to Salaries and
Fees, was referred on it's second reading to the
Committee on the Judiciary.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27
I" SANTA CLAUS"

Twas the night before Christmas, when an thro the
house
Not creature stirring, not even amouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care
In the hope that St. Nicholas would soon be there
The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar plums danced in their heads
And mamma n her kerchief, and in my cap,
Had just settled our brains for long winters nap
When out the lawn there such catter,
sprang from the bed TO what the matter.
Away to the window few like a flash
Tore open the shutters, and threw up the sash.
The moon on the breast of the new fallen snow,
Gave the lustre of mid day TO objects below.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But miniature sleigh and eight tiny reindeer,
With little old driver so lively and quick --7----
knew in a moment it must be st. Nick. s
More rapid than eagles his coarsers they came,
And he whistled and shouted and called them by name
"Now Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen,
On Comet, Cupid, on Dunder and Blixeu,
To the top of the porch to the top of the wall
Now dash away, dash away, dash away all p
As dry leaves before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with obstacle mount to the sky,
So up to the house-top the coursers they few,
With the sleigh full of toys-and St. Nicholas too
And then, in a twnkling heard on the roof,
The prancng and paving of each little hoof;
AS drew in my head, and was turning around,
Down the chimney ST. Nicholas came with bound.
He dressed all in fur from his head to his foot
And his clothes all furnished with ashes and soot
bundle of toys were flung his back,
And he looked like pedlar just opening his pack;
His eyes-how they twinkled! his dmples how merry
His checks were like roses, bis like cherry;
His dro little mouth drawn up like bow,
And the beard of his chin as white as the snow;
The stump of pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encirced his head like a wreath,
He had broad face and little round belly
That shook when lie laughed like bowl full of Jelly;
He was chubby and plump, right jolly old elf
And laughed when saw him in spite of myself
wink of his eye and twist of his head,
Soon gave me to know had nothing to dread;
He spoke not word, but went straight his work
And filled all his stockings; then turned with Jerk |
lad laying his finger aside of his nose
And giving nod up the chimney he rose.
lie sprang to his sleigh, to his gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of 4 thistle;
But heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight,
"Merry Christmas TO all, and to all a good night"
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state of n. CaroIina-LincoIn County.

Cotr! Of Pleas and Quarter SesnoHS-oV. Term, 1904.
j. C. Cobb, Executor OF John Butts, decreased.
Petition 10 SETTLE Estate.
David Rn,. Daniel Bats John u. Shnford, Susan x.
Coldinc. D F. sbuford, Caroline 3. Johnston, W. T.
Sbuford and Geo W. ShufOrd, heirs at law and lega-
tees Of John Butts decensed are nonresidents OF ibis
Democrat ne ~spnper published at Charlotte, N C.,
ro,fvino Them appear at the Court House in Lin
colnton, the 2lst day OF January, 1852 "hea me
Element. 80
30th Nov. 1864. 49,. 80 "a.
1851 adv. $25. W. X. CLARK, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27

FLORENCE AND FAYETTEVILLE RAILROAD
The stockholders of this Company met on Thurs
day the 18th at the call Of the Commissioners
named in the charter, when the following board
was elected, viz:
President, VIM Mel Mckay. Directors: De-
vid A Ray Jas NJ Williams, Alex johnson, Jr.,
K l. Pemberton, John Shaw, of Fayetteville, Hec-
tor Mcneil and Murdoch McRae, of Robson,
Rob't z Ilamer and Thos J Manning, of Marion
District, s. G.
At meeting of the board Of Directors, Barth'w
FULLER, Esq, unanimously elected Secretary
and Treasurer. The company is now fully organ
lied IF the people of Fayetteville and along the
line will only do what they can for this work, it
will soon commence and it will not be long before
it will be ready for the iron.-FayetteniUe Odser-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27

CHARLOTTE, n. O., Nov. ~, 1864.
On and after this date all Boxes which securely
fastened and strapped containing stores for the ~ g.
Troops in. the field, marked to the care Of Surgeon
General Warren Raleigh, will be forwarded without
expense to either shipper eon'ignee aud will have
preference all other freight excepting that OF the
same class from other States.
L. p. BATES,
Nov 81, 1864 II Asst supt.
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Real ESTATE for sale.

A small Plantation will be sold privately, containing
about fftythree of land, with all the improve
menls. This land lies within FIVE minutes walk ofthe
Court House in Charlotte and if sold before the LIST of
December possession viii DC given the lst OF January
1868 For particulars inquire of the subscriber the
premises. ASA GEORGE.
Nov %, 1864 If ..-s
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27
NOTICE.

The undersigned having qualified EIecutrE Of ihs
last Will and Testament Of Samuel NJ Kithsrs, de-
ceased, at the October term, 1854, OF hecklenburg
county court, all persons having claims against the
for payment within the time prescribed by law this
notice will be pleaded in bar Of their recovery.
MARGARET NJ. wITiERS,
Nov "a 1894 lm-pd ' EIecntriI.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27
Negroes. &c. for Sale.

As Administrator of John Griffin, deceased, i will
cell at my residence, Eegrohead Creek in Union
county, on the 18th inst two Negro Boys aged IA and
I6-Grst rate boys. Also, Horse, Buggy and Har-
ness and one Silver Watch.
~-----.-..-. s. ROWLAND, Admir-.
Dec II, 1864 4t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27
NOTICE.

The Negroes of Misses Mary and Martha Johnston,
who not hired privately will he put up Csania
Grove CASTOR county, to the highest bidder on jan
uary I'd, 1865, for the ensuing rear.
S. Y JOHNSTON, Agent.
Dec IL, 1864 3t-pd
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NOTICE.

We positively forbid all persons-whits and black,
poor and rIch-from fishing In our Mill Pond. Any
caught violating this notice will certainly be pro-
secuted. We LOGGER bear the dopredatons that
have been committed on our premises. e.
Oct -, 1864. ..s#.. r r PARKS A WALLIS.
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NOTICE.

All persons having claims against the estate Of
William d. Howard, deceased, will present them TO me
for payment within the time prescribed 10y Law, this
notice will be pleaded in bar Of their recovery.
G. ID. BROOM, Executor.
Nov 20, 1864 4t-pd
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NOTICE.

Having qualified as Executor of the last will and
Testament of Rev. r. H. Laferty, deceaSed all persons
having claims against the will present them for
settlement and those indebted to the estate will come
forward and make payment, or this notice will DO
pleaded in bar Of their recovery
f. c. WALLIS, Executor.
Dec
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-27
Negro for Sale.

l will sell a NEGRO GIRL at Public Auction, in the
square in Charlotte, on Monday 18th December. She
is about eleven years old one-fonh white ginger
cake color very likely and smart; has been raised in
the house. and is quick and handy. Terms cash. Con-
fcderate money. s-.... >. A. HAkiIS,
Dec IL, 1864 ct Auctioneer.
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SALT! SALT!

~A@~AIN In S'
In exchange for Bacon, Pork, Corn or Molnsses.
YOUNG, WINSTON ORR
Nov 20, 1864
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REFUGEEs.-We cannot understand the feeling
manifested by people In some parts of the Confed
eracy which prompts them to acts of unkindness
to refugees. 1t seems to US, on the contrary that
they are entitled to the warm sympathcs of all who
are SO fortunate as to retain their own homes and
property, and that next to the poor who need
charity, the refugees should have extended to them
all nccdtul acts Of courtesy and Kindness Let US
all ask ourselves how would feel if we were
driven from our homes by the yankees or by the
teal of them-and no one can be exempt from the
liability Of this misfortune long as the war lasts
aud were refused common civiiity from the REQ
pie among whom might take refuge? ANY
decent stranger is entitled to civiity and kindness
how much more one who has been driven from his
home BY the common enemy OF US all; how much
more still when the refugees are helpless women
and children !-FoyeHerMe Observer.
RoBBERY-R. c. Pearson, Esq, of Morganton,
was robbed on Tuesday night at the depot at this
place, of valuable articles to the amount of about
fifteen or twenty thousand dollars Mr. Pearson,
in order to guard against robbery from raiders on
Morganton, had packed two or three trunks with
valuables, family relics, silver service, con &c
with the intention of making deposit ut Char
otte. On arriving here, be had them pu, n the
baggage office for safe keeping the over night
But to his surprise, when he called for them yes
terday morning about 3 clock, the time at which
the train going to Charlotte arrives here, they were
no where to be found When daylight came he
had search warrant issued, and our ind statieable
police were soon on the gu rire, and were not
long in discovering the whereabouts of the stolen
property. They traced it to the house of Mrs. S.
Johnston where it had been deposited in room
occupied by two men, who boarding with
Mrs. j. This discovery led to the arrest of the
boarders whose names respectively Robt. Lee,
who claims to be Marylander, and one Bryant
who carries with him British exemption papers
After their arrest, hundred dollars in coin, pre-
viously described by Mr. Pearson, were found on
the person of Bryant. These men have been OBJ |,
jets of suspicion here, for two or three weeks and
have doubtless been accompces in other robbie
ries that have been committed here and vicinity |
recently .-,Salisbury WatchmaR.
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REHOBOTH FURNACE,

EN BIaAI,
miles northeast Of Iron Station, Lincoln co, &c.
The proprietors prepared to do Casting OF all
SHIP & RE!NHARDT,
Dec S. 1854. If Iron P, o., y. @.
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Notice.

All persons leaving Charlotte By Railroad are
onired TO obtain Passports Mt the Provost NArshas
Office By order, Lest G. W. GRAGSON,
/ Oct II, 1864 Provost Marshal
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ZEBULON 3. VANCE
Raleigh, December 81, 1861

SENTENCE CT DEATH-D. A Edwards, mem
Der of the Sth North Carolins regiment was re-
eelved IN this city yesterday, from Petersburg,
under sentence of death. He was committed to
Castle Thunder.-Richmond Enquirer 17h.
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STRAYED,

y Ah IN N n ~
From my plantation Wilson Walace's, on the 10Th
November, 2 red COWS; low heavy set Cow, tho
other medium sized Cow with white spot in her face
aud leather strap around Of her fore freshe is
bad jumper They the Potter Road
Milton Blacks. The with strap her fore foot
from Steel Creek settlement. will pay liberal reward
for them, or information so can get thrm.
w. A. COOK.
Dec II, 1864. O. NJ. Dept. Charlotte, n. {.
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE.
Four Likely Negroes.

As Administrator of 2. F. Watt deceased, ill sell
Saturday the 3st of December, the of Grer
Gallant, in Steel Creek,
FOUr Likely Negroes,
viz: Edom about 80 years old, Emeline aboutl7 and
her child about months DID, and Nancy 10 years DID,
All persons having claims against the deceased must
present them duly authe ntcated, within the time pre-
scribed by law this notice will be pleaded in bar of
their recovery and those indebted will please make
settlement. ALEX. GREER,
Dec. IL, 1864. 3tpd Administrator.
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NOTICE.

On Tuesday the 81 of January at the late residence
of VIM. A Audrey. deceased will hire the Negroes and
rent the Lands belonging the minor heirs of said de-
ceased, for the year 1865
JAS. u. ROBINSON, Guardian
Dec H. 1904 1t
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Dec 2.
.SENArE.-The Committee on Confederate Rela-
tions, to which was referred bill for the relief of
North Carolina soldiers, prisoners of war, reported
substitute for the original bill, providing that the
Governor be authorized to purchase 100000
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Nov 81, 1864