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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
For the Western Democrat.
co. BIBLE SOCIETY,"

The Annual Meeting of this Society held
at Providence Church. May 25th, 1864, and was
opened with reading the scriptures and with prayer
by Rev Jas Peoples, and organized by appointing
d Nj Lee, Secretary.
Rev DR. j. L. kirkpatrick, having been appointed
to deliver address at this meeting then addressed
the Society and assemblage in solemn aud prac-
teal manner, connecting the work of the Society
with the great Revolution on hand and the
present and future wants of nationality,
and urging the Society to continued efforts.
Other short addresses made, evdencing in
terest and zeal in disseminating the word of life and
truth.
A letter from the Treasurer was read, giving the
reason of his ABSENCE and requesting that COM
mttee be appointed to audit his ACCOUNTS; where
upon DR. e. n Hutchinson and NJ d johnston were
appointed for this purpose.
There was no report from the Treasurer.
On motion, the officers for the last year were con-
tinued for the succeeding year.
On motion, it was ordered that the Agent for the
Parent Society be invited to visit Churches;
but that he will be expected to receipt to the Trea
of this Society for the monies he may collect
SO that this Society may be accredited for all con-
trbutions within its bounds
The next Annual Meeting will be held at the
Methodist E. Church, in Charlotte, on the last
Thursday in August, 1865
DIR. Z. n. HUTCHINSON, Pres.
d. NJ. Ice Sec
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
DIED.

In Monroe, on the 22d of April Mr. Thos Wnches-
ter, aged 81 years. He was consistent member of
the NJ. +. Church for 80 years part of which time
Us 80 years. he served the church in official
pacity. His Sickness which terminated his long and
useful life Of short duration but he gave evidence
to the last of strong faith in God, and often request
ed his relations and friends to meet him in Heaven.
Thus has passed away of the Oldest citizens of the
county of the fathers in Israel, whose loss will be
great TO the county and church, well as to his fm-
ly and large circle of friends and acquaintance.
On May 9Th, from Il wound received in the battle at
Plymouth, N. c., goth Of April, Sergeant John L..
Ritct, Co. F. 35th G. Regt, ip the 22nd year of his
age. lie was noble Young man. beloved ant respect
ed by all who knew him. H had been three years in
the service of his country and truer patriot could
be found in the ranks of army.
OBITUARY.
Jacob and John A. Kan were the sons of Levi E.
and Isabella Killian of Catawba county. They both
enlisted in their countrys defence the nth of April
1861, and continued in the faithful discharge of the
duties of soldiers until death overlook them.
Jacob was in seven Of the hardest fought battles of
the war. lie was wounded the Seven Pines and at
Malvern Ill., and at the battle of charlottesville he
fell pierced by four balls. He Joined the Church
in 1856. and converted in the same year. lie was
highly esteemed and loved by his feow-soldiers. His
Captain writes thus 81 never knew him to swear an
oath during my intercourse with him" From the
pous advice given his parents; sister and brothers at
home have doubt but that he basks in the smiles
of n cruci6ed Redeemer. His precious Bible
stained with his hearts blood. lie was % years and
months old.
John A. Killian was born 18th June, 1912, joined
the Esd Regiment n G. Troops in 1861, and died at
Point Lookout, Nd. the Ist November 1863, n
prisoner of He in IA different engagements,
some of which were severe as any that have been
fought during the He was wounded and captured
at Gettysburg, Pa. Loved by his fellowsoldiers he
shrark from no duty, was stranger TO fear, true
patriot and dutiful soldier, AID faithful servant of
God. He joined the NJ. Z. Church in 1856 and was
converted about about the time he joined. His walk
and conversation make hope that his spirit is irea
izing the glory of God in the good world. While the
the bodies ofhese two young patriots sleep in the SOL
dier grave posery will award them full honors for
the services rendered their country. JAS. II. WARD.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07

A BRAVE SoLDIER.-Thc following account
of the hcroism ola private soldier, comes to US
authenticated by the signature of Captain Isaac
Pipken, commanding the skirmsh lines on The
day when this instance of extraordinary gallantry
took place,
Private Thomas Riley, of Company All" 8lst
N. q. Rest Clingmans brigade, was engaged with
his company on skirmish duty, near Clay's farm
on the 10Th ult. The order to charge was given,
ard rush made upon the Cncmy's rifle pits. On
nearing the pits, and under heavy fire, il was
certaned that the enemy was in strong force,
which made it prudent for the skismishers to re-
treat But instead of rctreating, Riley pulled off
ana waved his hat cxclaimirg: "Come ahead,
come ahead boys" and onward he went regardless
of his peril of being alone He passed over their
pits and through the line of whole regiment.
passed BY their rear aud moving BY their right
flank, re-cntered our lines again unscathed.
In the charge he wounded private through
both legs and killed sergeant, taking from his
person everything that was desirable such as gun,
canteen, knapsack, nc. Riley has killed eleven
of the "bluebscs" exclusive Of those he has
wOunded-IetcrSGUrg Register.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
a Card.

LINC0LNTON, \. G. june }, 1871.
Mr. Yates Having been asked by persons in several
companies from !hiS County and numerous citizens to
announce myself candidate for reelection 10 the next
Legislature in the Commons, | have consented to do
Whilst there has been much said abou filing the
offices with men beyond the military age il is due TO
myself and to the people for to state that am
within the military age, but it is well known to all
who know personally, that have been an invalid
for the last six years and entirely unfit for military
service. will further state, that have been before
examining board and discharged. But whilst |
have not been able go TO the army, have endeavor-
ed to discharge my duty faithfully citizen and
representative, and will be content with the decision
of the people upon my merits A. COSTNEk-
June G. 1864
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07

GEN. BRAGG.--Some started silly story
that Gen. Bragg ordered the evacuation of Peters
burg during the advance of the enemy on that city
few weeks ago. The report greatly excited the
ire of generally cool contemporaries of the Pc
tersburg Register and Richmond Enquirer. But,
as might have been expected. the charge had no
foundation in truth. Gen. Bragg not only denies
ever having issued such order. but says he
thought of such thing. He very properly thinks
that such report started ''solely for the pur
pose of Islander and detracton."
Gen. Bragg is acting advisory, we think, to
the President, and recently, while bill was before
Congress to fix his pay, Mr. Orr Of S. c., took &C.
casion to abuse and censure him for all the msfor-
tunes that happened to arms in the West while
he Bragg was in command Some members of
Congress very free to rdiculc officers of the
army, but they not quite ready to expose
their persons to the enemy bullets as Gen. Bragg
has done. MIR Orr has done some talking for the
Confederate cause while Bragg has done great
deal of hard fehiing. We have more faith in a
fighting General than in talking one.
While in command in the West, Gen. Bragg did
as much as mortal man could do, and if the people
of that section had then stood up the cause of the
South the North Carolinians and Virginians were
doing, there would have been no disasters to OFF
in that direction.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07

MULTIPLICATION BIIL,-The o-caled ''conserva-
tive party in the Legislature of North Carolina,
just at the close of the late session. passed bill to
nullify act of the Confederate Congress suspend
ing tho writ of habeus corpus. The bill drawn
up and introduced by Mr.. Nat Boyden of Rowan
county 1t provides that any person who refuses
under any pretence wi atevcr, to obey the writ of
habess corpus when issued &c, shall be fined not
less than $1,000 and imprisoned not less than one
year,
This is notification of the boldest kind, and is
calculated (and must have been intended) to bring
the State and Confederate Government into con-
tlict. And yet the men who passed this outrageous
law pretend to be conservatives. They nulif
and must be known hereafter the ''Nullifca-
ton party
The Act will be found in another column.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07

ENDORSING Thu PREsIDENT.-We made a state
ment last week concerning the conduct OF party
in the Legislature in regard to resolutions endors
ing President Davis. That statement was correct
as to tho proceedings up to Saturday; but on that
dav the matter was again under consideration. Mr.
Person introduced some resolutions endorsing the
President which referred to committee, and
q majority of that committee reported the following
and recommended their passage:
Resolved, 1st. By the General Assembly of the
State of North Carolina, That we have full conf
dence in the fidelity and patriotism OF President
Davis.
and Senate of the Confederate States, being the
treaty making power under the Constitution, are
the only Legitimate agents for enteriag into negotia
tons of peace with the enemy.
Resolved, Sd, That our protoundest thanks are
due, and are hereby rendered, to brave and de-
voted soldiers in the field for the heroic galantry
and fortitude which. under the providence of God,
have crowned their efforts with such signal success
Mr. Person accepted these resolutions in place of
those he offered. The first resolution was adopted
by a vote of e. to 49, The other two resolutions
were adopted without dissenting vote.
In order to assist in handing their names down to
future generations bgoted. partzan set,
give below the names of the 10 members who voted
against the first resolution
Messrs Afford and Rogers of Wake, Carson of
Alexander, Best of Greene, Bond and Henry of
Berthe Carpenter of Rutherford, Cowles of 1adkin'
Dunn of Lenoir. Hollingsworth of Surry, DR. Girls
som of Granville, Ingram of Richmond, Robbins of
Randolph, Russell of Brunswick, Ritter of Moore
Woodall of Johnston. Wallin of Madison Welborn
of Wilkes, and jenkins County not known.)
These the immortal nineteen who refused to
say that they had confidence in the fidelity and pa
triotism of President Davis man who is wearing
out his life in the service of the Confede:acy. and
who has sacrificed his property on the altar of his
country. The memory of Jeff. Davis will be cher
ished by free and Independent people long after
that of the aforesaid nineteen members has persisted
with their bodies.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07

BGg- The Petersburg and Weldon Railroad hav-
ing been repaired, the Government is now using
that line exclusively to transport troops, and is
over the Piedmont and Danvlle roads Thus the
two lines of railway, connecting the capital with
the Southern States, arc at this emergency fully
employed and are of invaluable service in keeping
an army in Virginia By the one route troops are
sent to reinforce Gen. Lee, and by the other pro-
visions are conveyed to feed bis army; the more
interior line and one least exposed to raids of the
public enemy, being selected for carrying the sup
plies The Piedmont Railroad is now completed,
though owing to the great pressure upon the roll
ing stock now employed in bringing corn and ba-
con from Greensboro to Danville, no passenger
trains are, for the present, allowed upon the road
nor are any troops sent By this route as they
some days ago, the line being devoted exclusively
to one purpose.
The necessity for this state of things, We hope,
will not continue.-DonvWe Register.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07

EVT Last week, stated that DR. r. Gibbon had
been put in charge of the hospitals at this place.
We have since learned that DIR Gibbon has been
etransferred to the field, and that DR. Ashby will
continue in charge of the hospitals here. 1t is a
hard matter to keep up with the "red tape opera
tons DR.. Ashby is faithful officer and we'll
spoken of by those acquainted with his manage
ment DIR Gibbon has been in the field so long and
is well acclimated" to that service, that we sup
pose he had return there as remain on post
duty.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07

Greensboro, Saturday, June 4th,
Lexington, Monday, June 9th,
Salisbury, Tuesday, June 18th,
Concord, Wednesday, June 9Th;
Davidson College, THURSDAY, June 9th,
Dallas, Friday, June 10th,
Linconton, Saturday, June llth,
Shelby, Monday, JUNG 18th,
Rutherfordton, Tuesday, June 18th.
Hendersonville, Thursday, June lG;.
Ashevllle, Friday, June II;
Marion, Monday, June 20;
Morganton, Tuesday, June p;
Lenoir, Wednesday, June %.
The friends will please provide conveyance at
the points, when the Governor leaves the Railroad,
for two persons-Roleiyh Conservative.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07

BRIG. GEN. BAKER.-We were pleased to
meet here on Monday, the gallant BrisGen. Ba-
ker, formerly Colonel of the lst n. G. cavalry.
Gen. B. was severely wounded in the in one
of the battles in Virginia last year, and has had
two operations of amputaton performed upon the
wounded limb. We are pleased to learn that not
withstandiug this, it is probable he will partly re-
cover it l.-G0ldsboro Journal.
We see it stated that Gen. Baker is to take
command of Hampton's Division of Cavalry
Gen. Hampton having been promoted to the posi-
ton occupied by the late Gen. Stuart.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
DIR. DEEMS APPOINTMENTS.

The Financial Agent of the Orphan Endow-
ment Fund desires to address the people at the
following times and places:
June 5, Sunday, Poplar Tent Church, Cabarrus CO.
June 10, Friday, Lncolnton;
June II; Sunday, Shelby, Cleaveland county;
June IA, Tuesday, Rutherfordton;
June l6, Thursday, Hendersonville;
June Is and 10, Saturday and Sunday, AsheVille;
June q, Tuesday, Marion, Mcdowell county
On Sundays he will conduct divine service, and
on the other days specified, deliver addresses on
the state of the country, with special reference to
the Fund for the Orphans of Soldiers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
RI .A.RRIDD,

At Rock Ill., S. c.. Tuesday last 81 ult, by the
Rev. a. Sinclair, M Springs Davidson of CASTOR CO.,
to Miss Minnie CALDWELL daughter Of the late DR. Thos
Caldwell Of Mccklenburg.
At the White Sulphur Springs Catawba county, on
the 18th ult., Mr. Henry H. Roberts of Wilmington, to
Miss Annie Keeling, only daughter of the late Col II.
L. Richards.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07

ExEMpTING FARMERs--We believe the advisory
Exemption Board of this county, composed of VIM.
r. Myers, n. S. Alexander and A. F. Sadler, is
discharging its duty in just and equitable manner.
and in such way will promote the interests of
the country and the people of this section especially
The Board requires each person exempted to ob1i
gate himself to sell his products at government
prices. If those who age land over whom
the Board has contro sell at higher figures than
the exempted class do, then the impressing officers
requested to impress from them whatever sup
plies may be found necessary to be impressed. Tan
ners, &c. regulated in the way. In this
way ali are placed on equal footing.
We learn that some between As and so are of
opinion that they ought not TO give their bonds in
accordance with the law, because this class has not
been called out. They mistaken, and if they per-
sst in refusing to comply with the law they will be
taken into service very soon. The exemption
granted is only sort of furlough system adopted
for the purpose of allowing farmers, &C., to remain
at home as long possible; and those who make
application for exemption farmers tanners or
mechanics must comply with the law in all respects,
or the Board cannot recommend an exemption.
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Announcement.

Being absent in the battle field, adopt this method
of declaring mysefa candidate for Sheriff of Ihe coun-
~ of Lincoln Having served Deputy for eight
years feel fully competent to fill the important
position and hereby respectfully solicit the aid Of
friends at home to insure my election -. .--.-s
2 Ff..- -. JOHN NJ. MICHAL,
June G. 1861 Co. &, 49th ~ o. Troops
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07

MILITARY NoTICE.-The following is extract
from the late orders of the Adjutant Il Inspector
Generals office at Richmond:
Post commanders will inspect the offices of such
officers as are prohibited from employing able bodied
men in their departments bureaux, and in of
violation of the law, take the action required by the
department and district commander in section-9, act
of February II, 1864"
This refers to the military law, wherein
Quartermasters Commissaries &c. are prohibited
from employing men in their departments capable
of performing duties in the field.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07

9Th N c. CAvALRY.---We have letter from
Company F, (Capt Twins company from Meckenburg)
dated 2eh of May, in which it is stated that Charley
Terrence, of this town, slightly wounded Alphon
Sc Young and Charley Brem, also of this town, were
unhurt. Alphonse Youngs horse shot in the neck
but much injured. We learn that all three of
these Charlotte boys behaved well in the fights and
did their duty noby. list of the killed and wound
ed in this Company up to the 18th May, will be found
in another column.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
LAST NOTICE.

All persons indebted TO the estate Of Moses Martin,
Ia deceased soldier will make payment Immediately,
and those having claims against said estate viii pre-
sent them al once for payment.
May so, lSC4 Wv A. II. MARTIN, Admr.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
COMMON. SCHOOL FUND.
OFFICE OF THR LITERARY BOARD,
RolaiUb Mov oStb 1894

Raleigh, May 2sth, 1854. !
The President and Directors Of the Literary Fund,
having made distribution of the School Fund have di-
rectcd the following tabular statement to be made,
show ing the Spring Distribution to each county.
The amount of said distribution viii be paid hoso
entitled, upon application the Treasurer OF the Fund
after the LIST day of August next.
The counties of Clay, Mitchell and Transylyania win
receive their shares from the counties of which they
respectively formed, there having been report
from said counties under the Act Of Assembly.
ZEBULON b. VANCE,
r II BATTLE Sec'y Pres't eX-oilicio.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
NORTHERN NEWS.

RICHMOND, June 4-The n. Y. Times of the 1st inst.
berates Beast Butler the failure of his campaign the
South side and admits signal defeat at Drcwrys Bluff
The Times attributes the failure to Buffers mismanage-
ment.
The Radical Republican Convention, at Cleveland,
nominated Fremont for President and John Cochran OF
New York for Vice President. Lincolns was men
toned only in derision. Gold 1885, -Cotton 104.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07

ty9 AS evidence that the Confederate authorities
sympathize with the poor of the country in, their
present distresses state the fact that in Lancas
ter District. S. c., the 1.-THE is sold INDECENT
families at So per bushel, while the Government
supplies itself by paying So per bushel. We learn
this from the Lancaster Ledger.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
FROM JOHNSTON'S ARMY.

New HOPE June 3.-The enemy is still throwing
forward troops right. Considerable artillery
skirmishng since ! p. m to-day Gen. Echols was
very slightly wounded in the thigh
In the action of the 2sh left, the enemy lost
1900 killed and wounded. Seven eight cannon balls
passed through Gen. Thomas headquarters. The enc
MY is fortying Kingston and the river four miles be-
low. Their troops are much dispirited. They were
told that after reaching Altoona they would meet with
further opposition in the march to Atlanta Exag
gerated accounts of our losses are circulated among
them by their officers in order cheer them up. The
punishment inflicted on them last week by Stevenson
and Cleburne very severe.
lew HOPE, June All quiet last night. Heavy
rain falling this morning.
Four Yankees regiments were mustered out Of
vice at Kingston on the I'd. The time of 900 men
will expire during the next 20 days.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
STRAYED

From my Pasture near Wilson Wallaces, about the
l 81 of Nav last a rcd COW which bought at
tfon foTmeriy Owned by Vim. Tassy Alexander Also,
AT the same time and place, spotted HELPER Of tho
hrindIc order She was sold at anctiOn By Mr Morr-
son Of Pioneer Mills will pay liberal reward for
their delivery to me or for, information that
co. ,ben, w. A. COOK.