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CONsCRIPT NOTICE.

For public information we copy the following ndvcr-
tiSement:
Headquarters MEDICAL EXAMINING BOARD, !
Sth Congressional District \. g, Salisbury, Nov. 10.
In compliance with orders from the Commandant of
ConscriptS, notice is hereby given that the Medical
Examining Board of the sth Congressional District,
will hold sessions for the examination of Conscrpts at
the following times and places:
At Charlotte Mecklenburg CO, November 2lst, 22d,
Esd, 18th, 2jth and 2Gh
AT Monroe, Union CO., Nov. goth, both and Deem
Der LIST.
AT Dallas, CASTOR CO., December 9Th, 9th and eth.
AT Concord, Cabarrus CO., December 9th, 10th and
18th
AT Salisbury Rowan Co December 18th, 18th, 18Th,
10th, I7th and 10Th.
At Newton Caiawba co.. December 2Gth, 2lst, 22d
and Esd
Local Enrolling Officers directed order before
the Board at the above times and places for exam
inaon all CouscrptS holding certificates of femporaro
or Ercpion and all light duty men
to duty in the District except those assigned TO Hos
tails. " H. PAYNE
Surg. and Chm Med Exg Board
9Th Congressional Dist n c.
e An exchange of ten thousand prisoners took
place AT Savannah SafDrdey
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NORTHERN NEWS.

Northern dates the 9th inst have been received
at Petersburg Abraham Lincoln has been reelected
President of the Yankee nation. No one is surprised
at that. Lincoln carried all the States but New Jer
sey, Delaware and Kentucky. The vote of New York
and Penns ylvania is said be close. In New York
city McClelan's majorityis $4,000.
The price of Gold in New York suddenly advanced
to 100 and sales closed 1911 This is the highest
figure gold has reached in the North, and shows
that Somebody is scared.
The Confederate steamer Florida surprised and
captured by the yankee steamer Wachnset in the Bay
of San Salvador Brazil. The officers of the Florida
were Oh shore, when the yankees sneaked up in the
night and seized her, thus violating the laws Ola
trail Port. The yankee vessel was pursued by two Bra
lillian war steamers, but could not overtake her.
The New York Herald says the capture of The Florida
will doubtless be denounced violation Of the right
of asylum in neutral Port, and may become subject
of international discussion.
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All boxes for soldiers prisoners Of war from North
Carolina delivered TO the following named persons
will be promptly forwarded free Of charge;
DrDF Summey, AsheriIle.
DIR W A Collett, Morgantop.
Del W Allison, StatesS1lIe.
Sprague Brothers, Salisbury. =.
DR. Il Neagle, Greensboro. -.
Mr. Hagan. Charlotte.
Mr. Edward Hege, Salem.
Capt n Mcdowell, Raleigh
Joseph A Worth, Fayetteville.
T. Murray Co, wilnington.
Mr. F. L. Bond, Tartoro,
MI A. j. AskeW, Colerain
Mr. L. Roberts, Murfreesboro.
The Boxes should be well hooped, properly marked.
and delivered in time for my Special Messenger who
I.axes Raleigh on the frat day fevery month.
~ EDWARD WARREN.
Hoy /. 1854 I'm Surseon !9easratcfS.C.
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state Of N. CaroIina-Union County

Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-Oe Term, 1854
Martha Griffin w. John Rowland and wife ElleE, and
others
Petition for Dover
II appearing to the satisfaction Of the Court that
Sarah Hinson, Parilla Hnson, Della A. Hnson, John
B. Hnson, Sas W. Morris, Louisa Morris, William
Griffin Hampton Griffin, John Rowland and William
E Rowland defendants in this case reside beyond the
limits of this State it is ordered by the Court that pub
LEGATION made for six successive weeks in the Wsstern
Democrat paper published in the town of Charlotte,
notifying said defendants to be and appear at the next
tern of this Court be held for the county Of Union
at the Court House in Monroe on the 1st Monday in
January next aud there plead or demur
to said petition otherwise Judgment pro eonfesso will
be entered as TO them.
Witness J. E. Irhy, Clerk of said Court, at Office
in Monroe, the lst Monday in October, A. D., 1854.
J. z. 1RBY, Clerk.
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KENTUcKY-Our news from Kentucky is very
cheering as to the sentiments of the people They
long for the coming of Southern arms TO set them
free and their hatred of the North is deep seated
ana bitter They suffering sadly now from the
Private letters from Kentucky say that the State
is filled with marauders, who are numbering people
for their money, and it is not safe to travel the
roads in portions of the State by night or day
Massachusetts men coming into Kentucky
and buying the negroes at 81 500 apiece. The
owner divides the money with The negro and the
Yankees run the negroes off North and put them
in the army as substitutes. The. Yankee army is
now being filled up with negroes and foreigners OF
the meanest type.
A mass meeting was held, some days since, in
oae of the towns OF the State, for ratification of
Iincoln's nomination. No Kentuckians partiei-
rated only foreigners spoke while four thousand
NiggeIs aud Dutch cheered the orators
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FROM PERERsBURG.

! We have not a word of news to report from the
lines. Yesterday decidedly the quietest day We
have had for several weeks past. There was but
little firing of any kind from the river around to the
Boydton Plank road and none of the usual artillery
practice.
At early hour in the day. the heavy booming OF
cannon was heard i'm the direction of Ditch Gap,
supposed to have arisen from the usual Smelling OF
the working parties But!ers canal by our bat
teries.
Some few deserters came in yesterday, but they
bring information of any kind, except election
news. Lincoln is elected by unprecedented cleo
tora vote, and the Yankee army which helped to
swell his majority. may console itself with the pros
pect of another four years war.
The weather continues most favorable for the
prosecution of military movements. but an extreme
quiet prevails from end of the lines to the other
There is no visible intention of early movement
by the enemy though it is firm belief that Grant
is preparing plans for the greatest move he has
yet made upon tho lines of Richmond and Peters
burg. Not many days weeks will eapse before
his fnai onset of the campaign, a more magniti-
cent scale than any yet witnessed. will be made on
our whole lines.-Petersbufg Express.
PETERSBURG, Nov. bah quiet along the lines
to-day.
Twenty three of Hampton's scouts captured 26
Yankees two nights since near James river and
brought in twenty three. three having escaped.
Mosby is still annoying the Federals between
Winchester and Martinsburg, and hung several
Federals in retaliation for like number of Confed
crates hung by Custar.
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Court Of Pleas and Qaarter Sessons-Oc,. Ttrm 1864.
J. NJ. Stewart, Admir- of Fl. l. Hancock vs.. BurreI
Hancock, ct al.
Petition sell Slaves.
1t appearing 10 the satisfaction of the Court that
Burrel Hancock Patrick Hancock ard Nancy Hancock,
the defendants in this case reside beyond the limits of
this State it is ordered by the Court that publication
be made, for six successive weeks, in the Western
Democrat paper published in the of Charlotte,
said defendant be aud appear the next
term of this Court, be held for the county of Union,
at the Court House in Monroe on the Ist Monday in
January next, then and there TO answer plead de-
TO said petition; otherwise Judgment pro confesso
win be entered to them.
Witness j. Z. Troy, Clerk of our said Court, at Office
in Monroe the lst Monday in October, A. d, 1864.
4G-6t J. E. IRBY, Clerk.
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The Second Glass of Home Guards has been called
relieve the first class whose time will expire in
few days. The following is the order:
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT n. c.,
Aduant Generals Office Raleigh n. c Nov. s.
Special Orders, No 1871
l. Commanding Officers of the several Regiments and
Bataons of the Guard for Home Defence will once
call for field service the second class of their re-
spec,ive commands organized under General Orders
No. a. and equip them as far practicable and
send them, without delay to Goldsboro, with n>truc-
tons report to Brig. Gen. G. Lcventhorpe Those
persons drawn with the first class, but failed
report for duty with that class will be ordered with
the second class to Godsboro'. Commanders will at
the time, send to Goldsboro' for examination by
Board OF Surgeons all persons Of the first ard second
class Ginning exemption account of physical disa-
billy but who do hold certificates of disability APP
proved by the Surgeon General and Adjntant General
exemptions certificates feasibility from the State
Examining Boards. In case one is physically
able to proceed Goldsboro to appear before the
Board he will be examined by the Medical Officer Of the
Battalion who will send to the Surgeon General
,i,cae on honor describing his They will like
wise send to Goldsboro all rifle and muske accoutre
ments in their possession to De turned over to Lieut.
iah Collins, Ordnance Officer Commanding Officers
of Regiments and Battalious admonshed that they
will be held responsible for prompt compliance with
the foregoing orders. They will each report to this
Office the date which these orders executed, and
at the same time forward return of the troops sent to
the field.
IL. The following named Field and Staff Officers will
repair to Goldsboro' and report to Brig Gen Leven-
thorpe for duty with the second class of the Guard for
Home Defence
Lieut.. Col. 7 II Brem, Mecklenburg.
" " X Murchison, Harnett.
d" r Ihrie, Chatham
Major Drake Warren.
C Dowd. Wake.
/" D Settle, Rockingham,
" C Dowd, Moore.
I" L l1ielig Cubarrus
" a Summers, -Gnilford.
Surgeon " c McDufie, Cumberland
q" 3 Robertson, Johnston.
" \ Keen, Rockingham.
Assistant Surgeon G Lee, Sampson.
" 90 Rounsree, Green.
" e." J II Branch Halifax.
Assistant Quartermaser W T Plummer, Halifax.
i Tyson, Moore.
W Mckay, Harnett.
III AS these troops arrive at Goldsboro Gen Leven-
thorpe will organize them into regiments, and send them
relieve the regiments Of the first class. When so
relieved these latter regiments will be dismissed and
their BONES having previously turned in their
arms and to the Ordnance Officer Lieut..
Collins The design being to require thirty days
vice from each individual those of the frs, class who
may have completed that period al the time the
regiment which they attached is relieved they
will be required out the remainder OF the time
in the next regiment By order of Governor Vance:
r. G. GATLlN, Adjutant General
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y In consequence of the scarcity of printers it ha
been suggested that females be employed as compost
tors in printing offices. Those who make such sug-
gesuons probably know but little about the actual
fatigue of typese,tng Although it is no; hard pork
We believe it to be of the most erAausting occupa
tioas that be followed No female, unless She had
an extraordinary constitution could stand up,
ot for ten twelve and fourteen hours each day. for
month after month and year after year. and set type
But few males found who can follow the business
Tor many years together
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-15

From the subscriber Saturday the 18th OF Oeto-
Der, NEGRO GIRL, stout built rather yellow COM
plcxion-one foot had been badly burnt, and toes
drawn-27 years OF age, looks down when spoken to,
about feet inches highs She may have maze her
way back to Wilmington, whore she was raissd. A
suitable reward will be paid for her arrest and coEdne
so that get her again.
nhArT
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DIED.

On the 9th ult at the residence OF his father in
Fairfield District, S. c., Thomas Beatty, OF J. c.
and L. ii. Caldwell, aged years and months "Sdf-
fer little children aud forbid them not
for of such is the Kingdom of God"
OF George T. and Hattie A. Heron, aged Elk weeks.
In Lexington, on Friday the 4th instant, Hr G. W.
Smyth.
OBITUARY.
At Point Lookout Nd, Of chronic diarrhea, Charles
N. H. Orr, the 10th Of Feb 1864 aged 20 years and
IL months.
This young man had been connected with the army
from the beginning of hostilites. He associated
with the Charlotte Greys until the time expired for
which they at FIRST enlisted. AT the organization Of
the Bethel Regiment he enlisted with bis former
rades for the Up TO the fine Of his capture, Oct
l4th, 1863, he had been permitted to visit bis
home. At The time of his death, he had been pris-
oneT of war nearly one whole year; and during that
time his friends heard from him but seldom.
To his friends, the reflection is saddening to their
hearts, that he must die in the hands Of the enemy aud
be buried far from home and kindred and that his
family should lose member who had given promise
of profit and comfort aud honor TO them. but they
have hope from the principles with which his mind
was imbued, and from the influence they seemed TO
exert upon him. that he was prepared for transfer
from the misiorunes ofwa To the happiness Of heaven
lie leaves n mother, sisters, brothers and large
connection of relations TO lament This early loss to his
country and TO them.
May angels watch over this prisoners grsve-a grave
which no eye of kindred will ever see. FRIEND.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-15

- In the case of VIM. B. Harrison warden of
the poor. the Supreme Court decided he State
officer. and therefore exempt from military duty in
the army. But in the same case it is held that a
jailor is not public officer though claimed for
emption by the General Assembly. The of O
jaior therefore, depends upon the question whether
the State Legislature can exempt any Que liable to-
military duty who is not State officer! As the
question was not before the Court, it not deci-
ded; but the intimaton that jailor is not
empt.-Raleigh Confederate.
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WHAT GEN. LEE SAYS OF NORTH CAROLINA.
The Virginia regiments are now very full.
Pcketts division is stronger than it ever has been
| am told that Gen. Lee says "Virginia has done
nobly in response to the last call, but North Caro-
lima has done even better" All honor to the old
North State-Rich Cor Charleston Mercury.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-15

BONDS AND STocKs.-Richmond, Nov. IL AT
auction to-day Confederate eight per cent coupons,
long dates, brought l20; seven per cent. coupon
bonds, 49, bonds Of the fifteen million loan coupons,
100; do registered, lis to 1904 taxable bonds,
l32 TO 1885, non-taxabe certificates, % to S3i four
per cents, Il to 70, all with interest added Also.
2S far one. At private sale SGT 900 eight pee
cent coupon bonds, long date, brought l22 aud
interest
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GEORGIA..

There has been no news received from Georgia
for several days. Sherman is in troubled state,
judging from his erratic movements and does not
know whether to go backward towards Atlanta,
push forward towards Tennessee. or lie still and
await Hoods action. Something will shortly be
done. both armies will be compelled to go into
winter quarters.
1t appears to be certain that Hoods army has
crossed the Tennessee river, and it is equally certain
that vast amount of yankee property and yankee
stores have been destroyed.
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TRANS MIss1ssIPpI,-The enemy have been,
for the most part, .sput under" ia the whole west
country, from Texas northward to the Missouri
river. Magruder is attending to Arkansas, while
Price keeps the Yankee army moving In Missouri.
In Texas, the enemy hold only the seaboard, aud
that with slight tenure There is every reason for
graduation on the state of affairs in the Trans
Mississippi Department.
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FROM THE VALLEY.

Passengers by last nights train bring the intelli-
gence that Sheridans force has been considerably
diminished by the sending off of troops in the direc
ton of Washington city. Some of his cavalry have
likewise disappeared.
Mosby is reported to have made descent on
another wagon train, on the road from Martnsburg
to Winchester burned number of wagons and car
red off safely some horses and mules. The train
was guarded by deta cl.ment of infantry and one
pany of cavalry.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-15

THE OLD IssUE.-Our readers should bear in
mind that there remain not two months during
which the old issues Of the Confederate notes Of
s. and upwards will be redeemed by the govern
ment After the 3lst of December all outstand-
ing notes of these Issues win be subject to tax Of
100 per cent, aud consequently be worthless.
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NOTICE.

All persons indebted to the of the late ~ A.
Wallace deceased, are requested TO make payment i'm
mediately. Those having claims against the estate
present them within the time prescribed by law
this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery
MARY WALLACE, Exr.
Nov. IA, 1864 3tpd
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AFFAIRS IN ARKANSAS

In Arkansas. the Confederate Government holds
dominion about thirteen counties. consid-
cradle portion of the State held by neither party,
the enemy not being able to retain possession of but
small part permanently. The Legislature meets
this fall with very nearly a full representation.
The spirit of our people is good and hopeful.
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Strayed or Stolen.

On Wednesday night 9th inst, clay bank HORSE
white faced and about years old. He hitched
in Oates l. Williams lot in Charlotte the night
toned liberal reward will be paid for the recovery
of the Horse, for Information his whereabouts
J. J. MAXWELL, Jr.
Nov. IA, 1864 pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-15

House BURNT.--We learn that the dwelling
house of Mr. Henry Mailman. three miles from Hick-
DRY Station. Catawba county, was consumed by FIRE
week before last, together with the furniture. &c.
1t is supposed that FIRE was accidentally communi-
Gated 10 the building.
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Administrator Notice.

All persons indebted to the estate of Moses Aexan
der, deed, are notified to make payment and those
having claims against said estate must present them
within the time prescribed by law, or this notice will
be pleaded in bar OF their recovery.
W. ~ HOUSTON
Oct II, 1854 ~ one Of The Ada'rs
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WILL, CHAR. truth. RAILROAD.

PRESIDENT DIREcToRs OFFICE,
Lauringburg, n. c. Nov. I, 1861 I
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the Will
mington, Charlotte ana Rutherford Railroad Company
will be held in me Town of Lincolnton on Wednesday
3Oth November, 1864
JAMES l. MoCALLUN, Secretary.
Nov IA, 1864.
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A Regular Meeting of Phalaux Lodge No.3l A.Y NJ
will be held this (Monday) evening at o'clock. BAsi
of importance will be transacted
By order of S. l.. Riddle. W NJ,
R. X. GREGORY, sec'y.
Nov Ia 1864
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MILL BURNED-The steam aud -four mills
of George Sinclair, six miles east OF Lancaster g.
H., S c. were destroyed by fire on the 3lst ult
It is supposed to have been the work of an inceu-
diary.
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FROM RICHMOND.

The quiet which succeeded the battles of the 9th
of October remains unbroken on the lines below
Richmond There is of pickets, cannon
aiding and no mortar practice.
Our batteries continue, with only brief intervals.
to she'll day and night. that unfortunate portion of
the Yankee army whose fate it is to labor ON But
ler's Dutch Gap canal. 1t is difficult to get any
trustworthy information to the progress this work
has made towards completion. The Yankees say
it will be done by Christmas; but it should be borne
in mind these same Yankees have foretold sundry
things during the which have not come to pass.
Richmond Dispatch, of SATURDAY..
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The subscriber having qualified as Adrninistratrir
the estate of the lIe James Newell Ross hereby
gives notice to all persons having claims against said
TO present them duly authenticated within tie
time prescribed by law, this notice will be pleaded
in bar of their recovery Debtors TO the estate will
please make immediate payment.
MARY LAURA ROSS, Adm'E.
Nov. !, 1864
FLTR TIER NOTICE.
As Administrative Of James Newell Ross. deceased,
will sell public sale, at the late residence Of said
deceased, Thursday the LIST dag OF December next
all the perishabe property of said deceased consisting
of Hogs, Horses, Mules, Cattle, Sheep, corn Fodder
Peas, Wheat, Household and Kitchen Furniture and
a number of other articles too tedious mention.
Also, the time and place, will be rented
the Lands belonging to said intestaie the Negroes
hired out and some sold.
Terms made known on day Of sale.
MARY LAURA ROSS, Adm'E.
Nov T. 1864 4tpd
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EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS.

Savannah, Ga, Nov. l3.--About two thousand of
prisoners received last night and there
200 more come up to- day. The looking
we'll and are in fine spiri,s-many ready for the
front.
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NOTICE.
Nov. IA, 1864

will sell to-morrow at Ii o'clock likely Negroes
men and women, and very likely girl IL years old.
S. A. HARRIS, Auctioneer.
Nov. IA, 1864
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e The 17th AID. 50th and Goth n. C. Reg-
ments now constitute Kirkland's Brigade formerly
Martin's), and the It'll, Goth. 44th, 47th and SD
Regiments constitute McRae's Brigade formerly
Kirkland's). The former is in Hohe's Division
the latter in Heth's Division.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-15

LIQUOR Taxa bill has been introduced into
the Georgia Legislature to tax distlers Sl0O,0O0,
and 500 on every gallon distilled
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BANK OF NORTH CARoLINA.--Ths Bank has
just declared semi annual dividend of six per cent,
though we think it will prove very useless to
the stockholders. The advertisement announcing
the dividend says:
"A dividend of six per cent. on the capital stock
of this Bank for the last six months has been de-
cIarrd, payable in the Four Per Cent. Bonds of the
Confederate States at their face; and all suns
der one hundred dollars payable i'm Confederate
Treasury Notes at a deduction of one-thrd."
There are many persons dependent, to great
extent. for support their Bank dividends but
how can such divide nd this be of much benefit
TO them! Most persons have paid their taxes, and
the per cent bonds not now wanted for that
purpose; aud we think it will be found hard mat
ter to exchange them for money. So, upon the
whole. the Bank might well not have declared
any dividend at all, SO fer beneftting the stock
holders is CONCERNED, as to declare one in the wa
it has done.
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u The n. C. Conference of the Methodist E
Church meets in Mocksrille on the 9TH Dece.nber-
Bishop Early will preside.
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Oct II, 1854
NOTICE.

We positively forbid all persons-white aud black,
poor and rich-from fishing in our Mil Pond. Any
caught violating this notice will certainly be pro-
secuted. We can lonRer.bear the depredaons that
have been committed on our premises.
Oct "a, 1864. PARKS a WALLIS.