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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
STR AY Ed

From my Pasture Wilson Wallace's, about the
lst of Nov. last, red COW which bought
tion formerly owned by VIM. Tussy Alexander. Also,
the time and place, spotted HEIFER, of the
brindle order. She sold auction by Mr. MOrri-
son of Pioneer Mills I will pay liberal reward for
their delivery to for information that can
get them; W. A. COOK
Feb lSi 1864 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
Tarie, AMI Bushrhaekers Leapina Ean 3

Tories and Bush1hackers LedDiHg East Ten
acssee--Tho Bristol Gazette, OF The 9th, states
that the tories and bushwhackers between Bristol
and Knoxville are leaving for Chattanooga, ThOs
A II Nelson, John Netherlapd and several others,
have gone for good provided as Mr. Nethsrland
said to a friend, Grant gets whipped at Richmond.
A good many negroes left. A gentleman from be-
low GreenvilIe reports no Yankees this SIDE of New
Market-all baving gone to reinforce Thomas at
Chattanooga
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
Announcement.

MONROE, N. c., March 18th, 1864
We take the liberty of announcing Col. SAMUEL
H. WALKUP of the 4Sth N G. Regiment, a candi-
date for the Senate composed of the counties of Union
and Anson. Also THOMAS MARSH, Esq, repre-
sent the county of Union in the Commons in the
General Assembly of North Carolina.
SEVERAL CITIZENS
March Is te-pd of Union County.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07

A Destructive ENGINE or WAR--AnoSg
the recent reports of Congressional proceedings we
find the following
Mr. Foote, of Tennessee, presented the memo
rial Of \. Carroll, Of the Engineer Department,
setting forth a plou to establish works 10 and
about the city Of Richmond (Which would effect
ually destroy FIVE thousand Of the enemy every
five minutes
1t was referred TO the Military Committee.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
The Donors to the Soldiers Or
Dfaan Fund

Are respectfully requested to in the Institution
for the Deaf and Dumb, in Raleigh, n. G., Friday,
27th of May, a, II O'Clock. A. NJ. Those who cannot
be present should send proxies A full attendance is
desired, for important business.
The committee of the Grand Lodge Of MaSops for
ST Johns College respectfully invited to be
ent. CHARLES r. DEEMS,
MAY Q 1864 I'd Financial Secretary
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07

A new machine has recently been invented by
Sir o D Pease, an employee OF the Naval Iron
Works at Columbus, Ca, which manufactures
knitting needles almost fast as q man can pick
them up. He bss already turned out no less than
sixty thousand setts Of these needles
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
For the LEGISLATURE.

The friends of E. c. GRIER announce him cand-
date for reelection to the House of Commons from
Meckenburg county.
April II, 1864 te-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07

Ray~ The London correspondent Of tho New
York Times, of the 3Oth April, says memorial
will shortly be presented to Parliament from every
part of the Kingdom, under the auspices Of the
clergy the Established Church, urging the Gov
ernment to its influence 70 stop the war IA
America
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
Announcement.

We, soldiers, respectfully announce THOMAS
R. MAGILL 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 l ARMY.
December % 1868 tepd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
Announcement.

YADK1NvILLE, April IS, 1864.
am authorized to announce Col. W. II. A. SPEER,
of the 28th n c. Troops candidate at 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.
April 25th st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
Announcement,

We, as soldiers, respectfully announce Capt J. f.
MOORE candidate for Sheriff of Union county at
our next regular election il August and as such will
be voted for by MANY SOLDIERS.
Feb. l6, S64 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
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 28 1864 te-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07

Hsg~ The Summer Term of the Supreme Court,
will commence in this city on Monday the 18th
of June, 1864 Causes wibe called by Circuits,
as heretofore arranged, commencing on Tuesday,
but no week given.-Roleigh Confederate.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
REHOBOTH FURNACE.
LINCOLN COUNTY, N. c.,

LINCOLN COUNTY, N. c.,
THREE MILES EAST OF IRON P 0.
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 made and offered for
sale. SH1PP RE1NHAROT.
March /, 1864 3m-pd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
NOTICE..

OFFICE OF WESTERN PLANK ROAD COMPANY,
Lncolnton, n c., April IL, 1864
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
c. C. HEN NDERSON, Prest.
April is, 1864 4t West. Z. R. Company
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
WANTED.

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 on delivery of fruit.
w. WHITAKER, Jr.,
April II. 1864 st Raleigh N. C..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07

A correspondent of the Mobile Register, says
the country above aud below Columbus, Miss, is
still full Of corn, and that he verify believes that
the entire army of the Confederate States could
subsist upon it till the incoming of another crop
The wheat is looking finely, and the prospect is
fair now for an abundant crop of grain, except up
on those farms from which the animals haye been
stolen by the enemy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07

BLANK DEEDS, Warrants, Ejectments, &c,
for sale at this Office.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
ARRIVAL and DEPARTURE
OF Messengers
OF THE SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY
At Charlotte Office, Daily.

ARRIVES.
From Char. & C. Railroad 7 80 A. NJ and 9P M
d" n. G. Railroad 20 " and 25 "
II A. T. & O. Railroad 8 90 I"
Will, c.. & R. Railroad 3 Is P. NJ.
DEPARTS
For n. G. Railroad 6 20 A. NJ. and 90 M
" Char. & S C. Railroad 10 90 and 80 "
Will, c. & r. Railroad 80 "
/" a, 7. & 0. Railroad 90 P. NJ.
1t is desired that all Parcels Packages Freight to
be forwarded by either of the above Trains be sent to
this Office One Hour previous to its departure.
T. D. GILLESPIE, Agent.
Charlotte, Sept. Z 1868. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
For Sheriff.

We authorized announce r. III. WHITE IS q
candidate for election the office of Sheriff OF
Meckenburg county.
May 9, 1864 pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07

JOHN VOGEL, Practical Tai
1or,respectfully informs the citi-
zens Of Charlotte and surround
ing country, that he is prepared
to manufacture gentlemen's clo-
thing in the latest style and at
short notice. His best exertions
will be given to render satisfac-
tion to those who patronize him.
Shop opposite Kerr'sHotel, next
door to Brown & Stitt's store.
Jan. L. 1868. if
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
COPPE R AS.

TAYLOR & ASBUR1 are now prepared to furnish
by the ton otherwise, a 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.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07

The Peoples Ticket.
FOR THE SENATE,
COL. WILLIAM NJ. GRIER.
FOR THE COMMONS,
R. D. WHITLEY,
]. SOLOMON REID.
May l6, 1864 tepd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
GARRET DAVES.
NOTICE.

NOARCE.
The firm of WILLIAMS OATES l. Co is this day
(Jan. lst, 1864 dissolved by mutual consent All
persons interested wifi call and close their accounts
with either of the undersigned.
L. S. WILLIAMS;
L. W SANDERS
January IL, 1854
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07

The Richmond Whig proposes that there shall
be record of infamy opened in every county, in
which to enrol the of the disloyaI. 1t de-
sires record of this kind for the immediate bene
fit of those who are pitching large crops of tobacco
for the sake of making money while thousands are
stinted for the necessaries of life.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07

AN ACT TO AMEND AN ACT IN RELATION T.
THE MILITIA AND \ GUARD FOR HOME
Defence.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
Amendments to the above Law.

tilted the 18th day of July, 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29
VICE-PRESTDENT STEPHENS ON RE
CONSTRUCTION,

Vice-Presdent Alexander H Stephens is ou
in another letter. This time he writes to Senator
Semmes, of Louisiana, who, in speech at Mobile
made very natural and popular mistake relative
to Mr. Stephenss letter about the convention of the
States. He says:
"From the report of your speech I am led to in-
fer that you entertained the opinion that was IA
voring and tnvtttng convention of the States in
some outside way, aud not through the organized
channels of the two Governments. No such idea
was in NY mind, and never can be, until am pre-
pared for another revolution if secession be rev.
olution. For the States could not go into such a
convention as you seem, from the report of your
speech, to think l favored, without first seeding
from their present alliances. This, to my mind,
is as clear as 1t is to yours"
Mr. Stephens himself once tried the "organizcd
channel" vtd James river, and found it so much
obstructed by Lincoln's telegram at Fortress Mon
roe that he had to come back to Richmond. Mr.
Stephens still seems to cling to the subject of
sending State delegates, and says:
ain the most Objectionable view of the subject
delegates-one or more from each State-woud
be but commissioners or penipotentiaries from
each Government, respectively, to initiate nego-
tiations, etc. Their acts would be subject to the
approval or disapproval of their Governments, re.
spectively. Why commissioners could not be ap-
pointed in this way as we'll as any other, without
any violation of the Constitution, l do not see.
The treaty making power in both Governments is
ample for this purpose"
On the subject of reconstruction of the Gold Un-
iou," Mr. Stephens is very explicit, and it is to be
hoped that the Yankee papers, who have been
glorifying him anxious to return to the author-
ty of the United States, may be induced to receive
the following as extinsuishng every particle of
hope in that direction:
"The old Union and the old Constitution are
both dead-dead foreyer-excePt in so far as the
Constitution has been preserved by US. There is
for the Union as it was no resurrection by any
power short of that which brought Lazarus from
the tomb.
"There may be, and doubtless are, many at the
North and some at the South who look forward to
a restoration Of the Union and the Constitution as
it was; but such ideas vain and illusory as
the dreamy nIaginings of the Indian warrior, who,
in death, cngs to his weapons in fond expectation
that he will have use for them beyond the grave
in other lands and new hunting grounds"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29
RETALIATION BY COL. MosBY.

The following letter, written to General Sheri-
dan by Colonel Mosby, will show that the murder
Of our men by the Yankee cavalry in the Valley
has not gone unavenged. 1t is brief and to the
point, and worthy of the writer:
NOVEMBER IL, 1864
Major. General P. III. Sheridan, commanding Uni
ted States Forces in the Valley:
General Some time in the month of September,
during my absence from my command, six of my
men, who had been captured by your forces, we're
hung and shot in the streets of Front Royal by
the order, and in the immediate presence, OF Brig
General Custer. Since then, another Captured
by Colonel Powell on plundering expedition in
to RappaIannock) shared similar fate. label,
afixed to the coat of one Of the murdered men, de-
clared that this would be the fate of Mosby and
all his men,
Since the murder Of my mcn, not less than sew
en- hundred prisoners, including many officers of
high rank, captured from your army by this COM
mand, have been forwarded to Richmond; but the
execution ofmy purpose of retaliation was deferred
in order, far possible, to confne its operation
to the men of Custer and Powell Accordingly,
on the 9th instant, seven of your were, by my
order, executed on the Valley pike, your highway
of travel
Hereafter any prisoners falling into my hands
will be treated to the kindness due to their cond
ton unless some new act of barbarty shall compel
me, reluctantly, to adopt line Of policy repugnant
to humanity Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
JOHN S. MosBY, Lieut-Col.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29

How IT WoRKs.-An old aud worthy subscri
Der to this paper (noted for his good bacon) step
ped in day two since and proposed renewing
his subscription to the Constitutionlist for six
months. Our book -keeper-all smiles-made out
his receipt Cor $50.
GLOW is tbis?" said our country friend "You
have put up the price"
EYES," answered the book keeper, we have been
compelled to do so in sef-defence."
"Well, sir, it is extor:ion. l won't take it."
"Well, then, if you don't like it that way, We
will let you take the paper at Sour old price
for six months, if you will pay US in that fine bacon
of yours at ten cents per pound, the old price.
That is certainly fair"
"How much bacon would it take?" asked our
country friend.
"Just thirty pounds sir"
"Why that would be giving You Sl2O for your
paper for six menths at the lowest price at which
such bacon as mine sells for now!'
81 know that" answered the book keeper "We
cant help it; and for this very reason We have
been compelled to put up the price Of our paper.
"Well, WE'LL said our friend, "that bacon argu-
ment is a cliDcher. Give me the receipt, here is
the money. must act upon the prevailing opin-
ion. / must save my bacon"
Our book Keeper says it any of our subscribers
wish to give bacon at old prices for our paper at
old prices he is ready-Ang"sta cOHstitHtiona!ist.
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Pacolet Circuit-Samuel A webber

Pacolet Circuit-Samuel A Webber
Goshen Hill C:rcuit--W Bowman
Union cireuit-o Darby Melton, c MurchisOn
supernumerary
Greenville--R Aston .ra -t.H"-..a
Greenville Circuit-R Oliver, Lester, and one to
be supplied 49, ss.4 -....
Pickensve--D d Byars ..
Keowee MissiOn-F NJ Morgan
Woford College-A Sbipp President; W Smith,
Professor af .H..
Agent for Orphan Fund-W Smith
II ID Moore transferred to Florida Conference.
The next Conference to be held in Charlotte,
&c. .--e.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29

Tro L. s. Steamers BWned.-Lyuchburg,
Nov. 17.-The Virginian has official Intelligence
thar Lieut.. Col Wtcher, on the 9th inst, cap
tured and burned two armed U. S. steamers-the
Barnum and Fawn-with quantity of small arms,
in Buffalo Shoals on Big Sandy river. On the
same day he captured large amount Of military
stores at Willowsburg.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29
I 46-4w !

AN IMPORTANT EVENT TO HAPPEN TWO
YEARS HENcE.-The date of the end of the world
is satisfactorily fixed for the year 1866. There is
ancient prediction, repeated by Nostrademus in
his Centuries" which says that when St. George
shall cruelty the Lord, when ST. Mark shall raise
Him. and St. John shall assist at His ascension
the end of the world shall come. In 1866, it will
happen that Good Friday shall fall on St. Georges
day, Easter Sunday on St. Marks day, and Holy
Thursday, or Ascension Day will also be the Feast
of st. John the Baptist
OUTRAGEs IN WILKEs.-We learn that the
house of Mr. Russell, who lives some twenty FIVE
miles from this place the Wilkesboro' road, was
surrounded by band of tories, night last week,
about nine o'clock; the house was fired and then
robbed Of guns and other property. Mr. Russell
had returned home that evening with several fur
oughe9 soldiers, but had not the means of defend
ing themselves against the lawicss band. The
flames were afterwards extngushed The rascals
thereafter proceeded to the residence of Mr. Laws
and burnt his dwelling.-LredeN Express.
ba% Harrison Church, notorious bushwacker,
who was recently severely wounded in fight with
the Home Guards of Wilkes county, was captured
with two of his brothers about week since, and
sent on to Camp Stokes -.StatesrHe Express.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29

SAFETY OF THE TALLAHAssEE.-An official
despatch, received from Wilmington, announces
the safe arrival of the S. steamer Tallahassee in
that port. She was engaged by several United
States blockaders as she made port.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-29
SOUTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE.

The S. c. Conference of the Methodist f.
Church, South, assembled in Newbery, S. G., on
"Wednesday the 10th Nov, and adjourned on Mon
ments for the ensuing year
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IT Fl il
qYgE " ESS3yEKnW DRMOghAE.
0Published every Tuesday,6
WILLIAM j. YATES,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
PER ABIE3OE1oo~
SEQ IN ADVANCE.

esy- Transient advertisements must be paid for in
-Gvance. =,
Esg~ Advertisements not marked on the manuscript
~ - sncrifc time will be inserted until forbid, and
charged accordingly.
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An Act TO authorize the formation of new commands,
to be composed Of supernnmerary officers, who may
resign to join such commands, and to limit and re-.
strict the appointment of officers in certain
The Congress of the Confederate States of America
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-20
.a-E

TnE Press IN CANiDA-The Canadian press,
with few exceptions, have united in tcuouociug
tie course Of Judge Cousol. The Toronto GLOBE
has most ably aud ndHiuoa,y Advocated our
sAuse. We copy below some extracts from the
Montreal UinesL
1--WE have noticed with great satisfaction the
laudabe efforts Of odt Government TO remsdy
the wrong winch has been dono here to the Un-
Ted States; bu. every thing else wal f'I to purge
US Of completely with The outrage on public opi--
ion both IN the Uuiled States and Canad,, il the
party chsfly responsible for it be not promptly
dsmissed-lhis city has aio similar duty 10
perform il regad To ia asraut.
Those whose horizon oil haow edge and percep-
lion is bounded by Canada, may think this dis
charge OF the raiders, and Retaining their tllnder
matter Of h,te Importance but TO those who
know the proud AID gallant nation on our from
tiers no event has ever occurred Of more sigaif
canoe TO Canada. Ii means. unless Indignantly
repudated by every honest man, the Invasion Of
Canada at the frs. convenient opportunity, and
the aiming ut Montreal IS an otJect Of special
animo.ty. There ia probIbly.aoI man in Yer
mt Mt whI would rot eagerly shoulder his rifle
Tomorrow on this mssio and the Who'll. Uaion
'eels Just like Nerm ut. We state not these
thing, to make our ieope owerye one hairs
breadth irom The pam ofdu'y aud recdtude, but
a, simple facts which should tot, at all events,
prevent l' from doing what is Ii, NJ
The Ndat@ adds.
"lhe ninety thousand dollars are, it is id, to
Dc gwen up, the plumber becoming too hot to
hold We would iks to know il each of the
parties among whom it WAS understood to be
divided has handed back his share of the bank
plumber, under the pressure of legal investigation
and popular Indignation,
/ We could copy much mere Of similar import,
but our sp,cc fails us. Ii now seems probable,
however, that the outrageous proceedings oil
Coursol anil Lnmothe will result in making the
relations OF The United States and Canada much
more friendly than for some time past.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1864-12-20
CONGRESS.

SENATE, Dec. l2.-Mr. Doolittle proposed
resolution to inquire into the e1pedlency Of an
additional tax of one per cent on sales OF al
property TO add IS per cent to th1 tax on rail-
roads, s;eamb ats and ferries, and to provide
against further expansion of carrencj. MIR.
DAVIS offered a series OF Peace resolutions,
something Iso those oil last session.
llorsk, Dec. l2.-rhe Speaker laid before the
HOUSE letter from the Hon. Reuben L, Fontcn,
Governor elect OF New York, resigning his seat
to take ell ct on ME 20th inst The Speaker
announced the app intment OF Mcssrs. Pruyn
and Litttjohn to I'LL the vacancies in the Com
mltteo OF Ways aud Means oceasloncd by the
resignation OF Messrs. Fenton and Stebbins
Mr. jenkins called up the bill to establish "a
uniform system OF Bankruptcy. lie said an al
tcration had become necessary, and he suggested
that the bill take effect On The Is. Of June, 1865.
This was agreed to Tho bill was then p,ssed
by yeas, IS nays, 81. OF the yeas, I'll ara
UnOnists aud Is Democrats Of the nays, %
ate UnlonIsts and "a Democrats.
SENATE, Dec. l3.-Mr. Sumner reported
bill authorizing the President to transfer one
our gunboar TO the Republic Of Liberia, that
Government to pay for 1t IN ton annual irs'all-
nons MIR. Sherman reported bill to con-
struct SIX revenue cutters tor the lakes. Alter
some debate and the reading oil a letter from The
Secretary OF the Treasury, the bill WAS passed.
Mr.. Wilson proposed a joiut resoluiion securing
,edom 10 the wives aud children Of all colottd
soldiers Referred to tho Military Committee.
llousE. Dec l3-Mr. Elot offered reselu-
ton, which was referred 10 the Judiciary Com.
mi,tes declaring that the State Of Louisiana
may resume political relations with the Gene
raj Government. The papers oil tho Louisiana
Members. before referred TO the Judiciary Com
mittee, were sent to the Committee on Rebel
lious Statc,. The House then took up Mr.
Wards resolution Of las. Session proposing 10
/ give Great Britain notice oil an intention to re-
peal the Canadian Reciprocity Treaty, and to
t appoint Commissioners to make new treaty,
Mr.. Morrill, moved substitute emitting all
reference to new treaty, simply giving notice
OF our intention 10 terminate tho agreement.
IN this firm !ts Jlla! rIsllu.io1 passed IS to
81.