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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-08

Special NOtice.--PersOps taking up
stock must report to Immediately, the law win
be enforced against them. JOHN MCCONNELL,
Charlotte, March l. Ranger for MecklenbuFg co.
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For Sale.

On the 23d April viii be sold at auction, at the
Public Square, the Safe, Letter Press and Blank Books
E. NYE HUTCHINSON, Sec'y.
March 8, 1854 ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-08

~. See notice of Capt Finger in regard to Tax
in Kind in this District.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-08
LATEST NORTHERN NEWS.

RICHMOND, March "a flag of truce boat arrived at
City Point last night with 60 officers and 800 privates,
who brought up for exchange. II is not yet
known what Commissioner Guilds decision will be.
New York files of the Sd, inclusive, have been re-
ceived. The Herald says Fitzpatrick is moving Rich
mond, with instructions sack the rebel capital and
release the Union prisoners.
A Washington telegram says the unofficial
pondence between Butler and Ould resulted in decar-
ing the exchange of all prisoners delivered at City
Point up to the Gath January.
Grant has been appointed Lieutenant General.
The New York Times editorally remarks that it is
quite evident ministerial crisis in Eng land is mmi-
Everybody is dissatisfied with the position OF
foreign relationship public becoming very res
tive.
In the Yankee House of Representatives. on Monday,
peace resolutions rejected by seventy majority
Resolutions unanimously adopted that the rebel
lion wicked and unjustifable, and must be put
put down. Mr. Cox of Ohio, offered resolution that
the rebellion is hereby abolished, which adopted
with laughter.
Gold closed in New York. on the I'd, at les.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-08

All persons who have failed make returns Of their
1.-THE cattle, income, requested to make ssd
returns at the above appointments Those falling TO
do so, the Assessors will call upon them, adding
rs per cent the assessment. sl-those who.have
failed pay their taxes notified that this Ia the
last opportunity oil ,failnres the law win be eu
forced, Jas. N. WHITE, Collector.
March 8, 1894 s. BLACK, Assessor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-08
NOTICE.

All persons having clams sgainst the estate Of VIII
liam Johnskon. deceased, must present them within
the Lnc prcscrfhed by law, or this notice will be
pleaded 10 bar 81 t.eir recovery.
RzKKfEL JOHNSTON, Admir-. ,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-08
CONFEDERATE TAX NOTICE.

The Assessors with the Collector for Castor county,
will meet the people Of the different Districts at the
following times and places for the purpose
the Income and receiving the ssme also the
1.-THE of Pork and all other tthes that are due:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-08
TAX NOTICE.

We, the Assessors for Mecklenburg county, will at
the following times and places for the purpose
of receiving Returns of Bacon and the Returns of
the income Tax, viz:
Greek Grier& store Monday March Il
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-08
NOTICE.

All persons hoving claims against Solomon Earn
hardt deceased, must present them within TIE time
prescribed by law daily authenticated, this notice
will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.
J. NJ. EARNHARDT, Admir-.
March 8, iS64 4tpd
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NEGROES FOR SALE.

have ten twelve likely Negroes for sale private
ly if called for soon s. A. HARRIS
March s, 1864 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-08

We. AZ soldiers, respectfully announet CapA ,. n.
MOORE as a candidate for Sheriff o. Uaieu coaney "a
our NEXT regular election iE August, and as such vii
be voted for by MAHT SoLpI.Ra.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-08

Steel Creek Grier& store Monday March IA
BerSyhilrs, Tuesday, March 18th
Paw Greek, Wednesday, g l6th
Long Creek Thursday l7th
Lemly's, at Davidson College, Tuesday, 22d
Deweses, at Davidson College, Wednesday, 23d
Mallard Greek, Friday, 25th
Harrisburg, Saturday, 26th
Crab Orchard, Monday, 2sth
Clear Creek, Tuesday, I" 29th
Morning Star, Wednesday, 3Oth
Providence, Thursday, 3lst
Sharon, a Friday, April LIST.
Farmers owing Income Tax from the sale of pro-
ducts xed in kind from trading, &C. amount
ing to more than $500, must have it written out
scrps All sums of and under $500 is exempt from
the income tax.
J. R. NORRIS, ..,os,or.
w. w. GRIER,
will attend with the Assessors the above times
and places for the purpose of collecting the Income
Tax. ID. q. MAXWELL,
March 8, 1864 Collector.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-08
REPORTED FIGHT AT CUMBERLAND GAP.
ANOTHER VICTORY IN FLORIDA

SAVANNAH, March 4.-Detachments from two of our
regiments of cavalry and infantry all under
mand of Col Anderson of the 9th Georgia attacked the
enemy at Camp Finnegan, Tuesday, the camp was
reaken, the enemy badly whipped and pursued three
miles towards jacksonville. Our loss was seven killed
and twenty-five wounded. The enemy loss very
hoav
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-08

ANOTHER ARRIvAL.-We learn from unquestionable
authority that the steamer Hanser with cargo for the
State of North Carolina. has arrived at Confederate
port We congratulate Gov Vance and all concerned
the success of this State enerprze-RaL Progress
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-08

30 We call attention to the advertisement of the
Charlotte South CARD Railroad in regard to the
transportation of freight We learn that large
amount of cotton is lying at the Depot, in this place.
loose and in bad order and liable fire. thus endan-
gerng vast amount of other property. 1t belongs to
parties between here and Richmond, who Lad better
look after t..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-08

DEAD.-Saml. H. Christian, who elected last
Fall to the Confederate Congress from the 9TH Dis
trict, Hon. Thos. S. Ashe, died at his residence
in Montgomery county, N. c., the I'd instant, of
typhoid fever.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-08

me COUNCIL OF STATE.-We authorized to say
'na' GOV Nance has summoned the Council of State to
eet III inns city on Thursday the 10th of this month
We are tisfed, from what we learn that the object
Vi eating tne Council together is for the purpose of
considering TIE Propriey of converting the Legislature
Raleigh Progress. -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-08

SMALL PoxIt is proper to state, in order to correct
exaggerated reports through the country that two three
of Small Pox have occurred in this town. among
Iproper precauton adopted the dis
cannot spread.
We do not think our town authorities are free from
blame for allowing a Ga negro) to remain long il
the central part of town. The only danger has been
that might spread among the colored population We
have Ordinances for such occasions which, if enforced
ought to be repealed.
FUNDING.-About $500 900 have been funded at the
Depository in this place within the last days.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-08

TRANsFERRED.-Capt. Page who has been in
command of the Naval Post at this point has been
promoted to a Brigadier General in the Army, and
transferred to the command of Fort Morgan, near
Mobile Ala Capt Page enjoyed the esteem and
respect OF all our citizens. He is energetic and
prompt officer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-08

Br young man has been caught stealing letters
from the Post Office at Raleigh. We wish they
could now catch the fellow that prevents the Raleigh
papers from reaching this place regularly.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-08

SUPERIOR CoURTs.-By an Act of the Legsla-
ture creating a new judicial Circuit, the time of
holding the Superior Courts in this he 6th) Circuit
changed. Below we publish table showing
the present arrangement for the Spring Terms:
Dayie 22d Feb'y. | Alexander 4tn April.
Yadkin Goth s. Iredell lin
Surry 9TH March Union a aotn
Allegheny l4th Mecklenourg ~ ot
Ashe 21st Cabarrus 9tn May
Wilkes 28th Rowan loth
Judge Osborne, and r. NJ. Armfeld, Solicitor,
ride this Circuit.
The counties of Catawba, Lincoln, and Castor,
which formerly belonged to this Circuit, and Ceve-
land which belonged to the Mountain Circuit, were
transferred to the 9TH Circuit, and the Spring
Courts In those counties will be held as follows:
Catawba 25th April. Cleaveland 9th May.
Lincoln I'd May. CASTOR 10th -
Judge Reade, and w. P. Bynum, Solicitor, ride
the 9TH Circuit.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-08

0EN D. Fl HILL.-It is stated that Gen D. H. Hill
mas been assigned to duty at Charleston.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-08

~ The President has commissioned three pri
Yates as officers, for gallantry at the battle q
Chickamauga.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-08

The Albany New York papers say that several
of the Confederate prisoners who recently passed
through that city, were barefoot and were com
PEELED to cross the river the ice in that eondi
ton.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-08

FROM VIRGINIA.

The late attempt of the yankee cavalry under Dahgren
and Fitzpatrick capture Richmond produced consider
able stir i'll Virginia last week About $50 of the raiders
have been captured, and $50 killed and wounded One
OF the leaders Of the expedition, Col Dahgren who
acting as Brigader General killedand his body
was found instructions release the yankee prisoners
burn the city of Richmond, kill President Davis and the
Cabinet officers, and destroy property of all kinds. The
yankee soldiers provided with cotton balls soaked in
spirits turPenti and tpedoes facilitate the destruc
ton of life and property The whcie scheme shows that
the yankee authorities nstgated by the devsh
and wicked hatred of the Confedeates. But, thanks
Providence and the bravery of the city troops the scheme
faed and the brutal enemy was driven back after de-
sroying few mills, houses barns and slightly injuring
the Va. Central Railroad.
The Richmond papers say that there has been special
meeting of the Cabinet to consider what shall be done
with the officers captured from this ncendary expedition
About the time the raid on Richmond was being at
tempted, the enemy in front of Gen. Lees army made
demonstration if they designed advancing, but they
were repused. 1t is said that A Hills corps was en-
gagged for time. The demonstration was probably
only intended diversion in favor the raiding party
REPORTED FIGHT AT CUMBERLAND GAP
Passengers who left Bristol on "Wednesday night
state that report, which seemed come direct was
in circulation in that town that Gen VIM K Jones ut.
tackled Cumberland Gap on Saturday fst and that he
had captured another lot of prisoners believed
that the Gap will be again, if it is not al
eady.-Rschmond Dispatch, Of Saturday.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-08

tg= 1t seems that people have lost none of " the
thirst for Office since the commencement of the
We that the office of Clerk of the Court
in Lancaster District, S. c., is vacant, and already
there ten candidates announced for the
cy in the Ledger If friend of the Ledger char
ges as do for such announcements, $15 each, he
will nett little revenue from that source.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-08

fY@ A convention of delegates from all the Banks
in South Carolina was held in Columbia on the LIST
inst to take into consideration the proper action
of the Banks in reference to the Currency Act
The following resolutions were adopted:
That all persons and corporations having claims
upon them for deposits bank balances, certificates of
deposit, checks, demands, &C., &C. shall present their
claims and receive payment thereof on or before the
10th March inst.
I'd. To facilitate the operations of their customers
in funding their Treasury notes in four per cent bonds
according to the of Congress, the banks will
tinue to receive the desposi until the 18th
day of March, and to pay checks drawn against the
same until the 9Th
Sd. After the 18th day of March instant aforesaid
the banks in order avoid for their depositors and
others interested the 333 cent will proceed
to fund the Treasury notes then remaining in their
possession in four per cent bonds, account of and
for the benefit of said depostors and others, and there
after pay all such claims in the said bonds.
4th. The banks will continue to receive and pay out
Treasury notes of the denomination of Ave dollars and
less and will receive in the as heretofore
the issues to be made under the Act.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-08

ALABAMA.-Gov Watts, of Alabama. has issued
proclamation calling upon the people of that State
to turn out and resist the invader. The Governor
promises to take the field himself, and closes his
proclamation in these words:
..If YOU have the spirit which always gows in the
hearts of freemen you will not hesitate you will
show by your acts that freemen know how to die,
and not to falter in defence of their homes and lib
critics. I do not ask you to incur dangers am not
willing to hare with you. l ask you to come
promptly-come willingly. | will go with you to
the battle field and there await the fate brave
man fears. Alabama must, Alabama shall be de-
fended.'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-08

IThe Act to whi"h the above reIers 10 PubIishe1
the outside Of this paper.1
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-08

A Coon RULE.-The Secretary of War declines
to grant leave of absence to officers in the army
who members of the Georgia Legislature, to at
tend the extra session of that body; but he says
they will be permitted to resign their commissions
if they prefer to do This is good rule; it is
not right to allow any to hold two offices at the
same time We have some members of or own
Legislature who are in this situation.
The Georgia Legislature called in extra ses-
sion to authorize the funding of the surplus
money in the State Treasury.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-08

We are informed that Mrs Mumford, wife of VIM.
B. Mumtord, who was murdered by Butler in New
Orleans, is in this city, with her three children. and
is stopping at the Planters Hotel She is on her
way to Richmond. Chronicle
1t will be remembered that Mumford jerked down
and tore up the first Z. S. flag that was raised in
New Orleans after the yankees took possession of
the city For doing this he was hung by Beast
Butler. Mumford native of North Carolina
and hope if any of our soldiers ever get hold of
Butler they will hang him without moments delay
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Work Ahead5.


%tSA tas Slnslnnau CommereiAl.
There are Indications in military affair.
that the authorities are at last fully alive
into the army. Officers and soldiers q
detached duty, and fuflongh Throughout
the North, have for some weeks been
hurried 10 the 'front.' Hardly since ths
war begun has there been such . scareitS
q shoulder straps and blue jackets in The
NORTH; 10 feWgweeks more our whole
I 1Ssee VIII be In the presenes Of The enemy.
neg y reason g believe that but few.
ths' ~ ~ 9ooPs WIN be allowed to spend
Important posts aud lines of sS$G Is, : ~
Ton ION. are 70 be held By the militia TS;s
policy val give our active armies
Strength and As they will not. wbsn III ;s
have toWsit long OF % far 10 - Sn "a
the Senemy, Wesnay expect someIhing Z AZ
eisiFe before tbe mid Of, the. spmmss3 W
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"THB South asks you to leave them in
peace, but now you say yon will bring
them into subsection. That is not done
yet, and God Almighty grant that it never
may be. hope you will never subjugate
the South. He had been a STAKEHOLDER, and
was still, if all his slaves had not been stolen
from him."
Thus spoke Harris, of Maryland, III his
defense of Long, of Ohio, who had taken
ground 10 favor of a dissolution of the
Union, rather than have the rebellion sub.
dusd. Harris talks about "subduing the
Sonth." He means by that the Shareholders
Of the revolted States. Whenever cop
psrhead or a confederate speaks Of the
'sOuth," they mean only the slavsholders.
Harris himself is q STAKEHOLDER, and, there
fore, seeesSionist. If there were NO
slavery in the Southern States there would
be no rebellion; there would be no rebels
to Subdue. IL Is only where there arc
OlaVeholders that rebels are found, and
those in the North who oppose the subju-
CATION of the revolt are those only who
love slavery and Dympathizs with the
Slsve-mongers, and despise the poor whites
aud the blacks. s
AristOcrats like Harris, when speaking
of the South, wholly ignore the Eve aud
half millions Of poor whites and the four
millions of blacks and mulattOes- tier
the joint product of negro mothers and
Democratic" fathers. They mover EN-.
brace any class bus the SIavemOngers and
their families and dependents, constituting
less than two and half millions of per.
sons, or but Ous-ffth of she population of
the South. And yet, they call themselves
DsmocFatsl
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NATIONAL LOAN.
u. S. lO-4O'S.

q SUBSCRIPTIONS 10 this popular inYO ,tment re.
~ cSived by the USDERsIGNED, and receipts issued
until the Bonds are delivered Which will be done
ireO of Charge to the Subscriber at the
Merchants and MechanIcs' bank of
wheeling.
This Loan bears gold interest, payable SIM ANNu.
ALLY GU coupon and registered bonds OF $500 aLd
over, and ANNUALLY on bonds of the denominations
Of 50 and leo dollars.
In subscribing, parties are requested to pay the
accrued Interest from the first OF March to the day
OF subscription, IN oolF CURRENCY ADDING FIFTY
PR CHIT PhENIU1E.
The interest on this Loan is payable on the first
days ct March and September, in each year. Tho
semi'annual coupOnsRre payable at those dates and
tho annual coupons on the TO and 100 dollar bonds
arc payable on the first OF HaIch.
These 10 4fs cannot be taxed by States, Cities,
Towns, ar Counties, and tho Government Tax on
lhbIn is only Oneund half per cent on the amount
q income, when the income of the holder exec eds
Sin Hundred Dollars per annum; all other invest.
neutS, such az income fr IN Mortgages, Rail Road
stock aud Bonds, ETC., must pay from three to i've
per cent. tax on tho income.
Wheeling, w. Va, April o, 1863 Spli I'm
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-04-20

TAn mint At Philadelphia is ready to be-
gin 70 issue one aud two cent pieces 70 be
authorized by an act already through the
s'nate. and now before the House. They
are to be made of q eOmpositisu-ninety.
I'VE per cent of copper and Eve per cent
tin aud sine, aud the reaSOm for the ATOP.
ton of this new alloy iO, nickls has now
become scarce, and is so high that cent
OF the old kind costs the Govsrpmen. more
than cent, and besides nickle is ob5ec-
'iOnabls as an alleging metal and not pop
alar at the mint.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-04-20

THE history of the rebel rams building in
france IS contained in the public dliplona-
ec eorrespoudence more fully and more
IS nceoEateIy than in recent newspaper pub.
I1catlens emanatlng from Paris. Since the
a! sss.Isn! announced 10 Congress in his
a!I nuat message, that these rams were not
to induce belief that the French s,oSs..s
nent will permit them to 90 into rsbsI
lands lH $50 for war against The Bnited States.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-04-20

A nEuOR1A1 from the Louisyille Bosrd
of Trade asks Congress to improve The
navigation Of the Ohio river, so that it may
be available through the summer, either
BY direct appropriation or by company,
70 be reimbursed BY tolls and rents of
water privileges developed by the improve.
ments. It represents that such m.ssnr..
should be we'll uatured and receive sane
ton, as six States were interested in .nch
improvement.
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-04-20
TREASURY DGPARTHgNT,
OHPICB or OoNPTRoLL1R OF TAB OuRRRHoY,
WARRINGTON Aprfl ID 1RR4

VNF HERBAS, ~ satiafsctory evidence presented
w to the undersigned, It has been made to ap-
pear that the First National Bank OF wheeling In
the County of Ohio and State Of West Virginia. has
requirements Of Tie act Of Congress entitled IAN
nct5ta provide National Currency, secured by
aplcdEe of United States stocks, and provide for
the circulation and redemption thereof" approved
February 25th 1868, and has complied with all the
provisions OF said act required to be complied with
before commencing the business Of banking.
Now, therefore, /, samuelE. Howard, Comptroller
Of the Currency, do hereby certify that the First
National Bank Of Wheeling, County of Ohio and
state Of West Virginia, 10 authorized to commence
the business OF banking under the act Aforesaid.
In testimony Whereof witness my hand and seal
Of office this second day OF April, 1854.
SAMUEL T. HOWARD,
'N Deputy Comptroller of the Currency
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NEW Z BRTIsEM' NTs
WRLIING SeAlDL EQR Ladies.

A WRITING sOH 00L FOR LADIEs--EXOLU.
IA. sIYEEY-is now open ct the Business College,
SO Main street. Hour5 from to 8 Il. n, when no
other students attend. Terms S. per monitor SID
for courss unlimited in time payable at the time
Of entrance. A good hand writing can be acquired
Rplp I'm
Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1864-04-20

Tn1 draft, which YES oct down for Ri.
day last in the defaulting States, seems to
have been indefinitely postponed. Some
otthe district provost masshals have re.
eelved the following distractions fromiths
learned Fry, provost marshal generai:--
"Credits wiz be given for both vslesans
and recruits to include tie 18th inst. Be
prepared TO make the DIAN immediassIy
thereafter IN sub-distric,s then deficient
bat do not commence il until further or
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commissioners Sale.
BenJ amin McMeeheD, Adm'r, Comprt.


against
james Richards, Executor, and others, Dsfts.
In OhRucery.
k9Y virtue Of decree Of the Circuit Court Of OhJ
~ county, rendered on the 4:h day Of April, lsSL
directed to the I'M fersgued rs Special Commission
eFs, we shall on the 18TH DAY or APRIL, 1874, AZ
the front door yf the Court House OF Ohio county,
In the city Of Wheeling offer for sale the fcIoEinE
piece or parcel Of land lying on BOggs run, 10 MAJ
shall county West Virginia, containing seft,
Ity.three and One-thlFd Il A. 800 roles
TERMS OF SALE-0ne-third OF tue purChhie moas!
IN hand and for the residue credit Of six hoi
twelve months, the purchaser giving bonds Vila
approved security for equal amounts, with inieFs-
from the day Of sale. Aud retaining the title until
the whole OF the purchase money IS paid.
NJ. @. GO,D,
JAMES s. WHEAT,
apEs-l0t Special Commissioner
ALsU,
AT the same time and place. I shall offer for sIs
ore Steam Engine, cylinder i've aud One half ta'5l
inches bore, stroke II inches, boiler two and QUE
nall feet diameter, and eighteen us f5et 'ohs
together with all the fixtures, pipes, etc. 6elooLn
land.
TERMs OF sALE-OnO third of the purchA'e raOPsJ
In cash, and for the resdns credit OF six and :" eve
months will be given, the purchaser giving ooaS,
Of equal amount with approved security oonO'
bearing interest from the day ofsale r,,,,
JAMES N DILLON,
apT9t19 Executor Of James RIch,rds decelsss