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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-02-09

d EAL ESTATE FOR SALE
y commodious Rss'dences on Prospect-S vast
OF Bs1y, ofersd for sac cheap Enquire at Can
non & frsemgn's, q RiveT-St. janR-lsS
7 OTIS FOR SAL E-135 FIT. FRoEP
II 4 on Superior St., corner OF Muirson-st Also
g1botB le II and Is. being 49 feet front each on So
psF1orSE., east of Muirs0n-St. Aiso-I5 feet front
On 6FIinF-St running back to the Bailroad track
hsing hand on which part Of the Wood Shed Of the
0lsFeland, Columbus Cincinnati Railroad stands
4lao-l7 feet inches front on Ohamplain- ST. nearly
opposite the new City Court House.
s-Eor terms enquire Of PAIEE & WADE,
dees-hm Attorneys.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22
MARRIDD.

In this county, the l4th inst, by W. Mcdonald,
Esq, at the residence of the officiating Magistrate, Mr.
John H. Barnhll OF 37th N c. Regiment, Miss Mary
Ann Hipp of CASTOR county.
In this county, the Sd inst, by the Rev z John
ston, Wilson dali, Of 18th N. G. T., to Miss Martha
Parks.
In Union county, the 26th ult by c. Wilson, Esq,
Sergt. A. n. Cro~ell of Co. l. 4sth N c. Regiment, to
Miss Beatrice Lee, daughter Of J Lee, NJ D.
In CASTOR county the LIST inst Mr. Eli Fl Bradley to
Miss Margaret Hanna Also the Sd inst, J Jen-
kins of Co. B. 18th Regt, to Miss Mary Lnebar-
ger.
In Rowan county, on the Sd inst, by the Rev. W. B.
Watts, MIR John Morgan to Miss Sallie Graham.
daughter OF " Graham, Esq. Also the LIST inst,
Jesse Thomason Esq, to Mrs Julia A Briggs.
In Salisbury, on the 9Th inst, Mr. David Mclean to
Mrs Cornelia Brown.
Near Durham's on the 18th inst, by Rev. A. W.
Mangum, Mr. William C. Kinsey to Miss Julia F. Cox,
both of Jones county y. G.
1.-THE bride was just seventeen, and of her bridal
dress it can be said, it homespun, it hand
some, she spun it, and it, and it, and made it,
and adorned itwith her own youthful little hands
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22
LATEST NEWS.

There is ne news Of importance from any direc-
tion Passengers who arrived here on Sunday
evening say that it was reported that the Confed-
crate army in Florida had gained another victory
over the enemy at Jacksonville, and captured
1000 prisoners
From below there is a rumor that the H. G..
steamer Advance had been captured by the enemy
while trying to run out from Wilmington.
We have no good authority for either rumor,
and merely give them as runlors.
On Saturday last, flag of truce boat arrived
with l,l6O Confederate prisoners. This makes
the third boat load of our men received from
northern prisons within the past few weeks.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22

FUNDING.-Up to Saturday, about s950,OcO
were funded at the Depository in this place. Mr.
Williamson, the Depository, has been sick, and
for one or two days nothing done, but the Of
fcers at the Branch Bank of North Carolina
Messrs. Carson, Dewey, Riddle and Chapman,
were kind enough to attend to the business during
the last three days of the week, and the run was
so great that it gave all four about as much as
they could do. So far, the deposits have gener
ally been in small amounts-from one to ten hun.
bred dollars
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22
LATEST NORTHERN NEWS,

The Chattanooga Gazette of the 18th, was received
Yesterday by flag oftruce. A special despatch from
Washington, OF the 12 says General Grant left that
city for Nashville the evening before; that he
ceved with enthusiasm by the army of the Potomac
during recent visit. Lieut.. Gen. Grant now COM
mands all the armies of the Abolition despotsm- Hal
leck is assigned to special duty Washington Chief
of staff Sherman succeeds Grant in the Mississippi
Department. and Mcpherson succeeds Sherman in the
Department Of Tennessee. Grants headquarters are
to be established in the field. The respective armies
will operate under his immediate supervision. W. F.
Smith has been nominated Maj General preliminary to
his taking command of the army of the Potomac.
Grant intends concentrating all the forces from the
Western boundary of Texas to the Mississippi An
other call is to be made for 10000 The Republicans
in the Lower House of Congress sustain Secretary
Chase's views on the gold question.
Gov Bramlett, of Kentucky, demonstrated against
the enlstmens of slaves in that State, and notified
Lincoln that he will execute the laws of Kentucky
against all who attempt to take slaves from their
ers without their consent
Minister Dayton's does not confirm the reports
of French recognition which the sensation journals
made out of his arrival at Washington.
In New York on the 18th, cotton quoted at III
cents, and gold at 90.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22
TOWN. TAXES.

All persons residing in the Town OF Charlotte, or
owning property therein, the fret day Of February
1864 hereby notified to make returns Of their
March.
Residents Of the Town required to give in the
number and location of their lots number OF taxable
polls whites. slaves and free pegroes their lots
In their employ; Of nett lnereS dividend &c,
received or due during the year ending February let
value Of gold and silver plate and watches value OF
pianos and carriages; amount OF goods, wares and
merchandise of any description, brought into the town
for sale; number Of dogs owned their lots, and all
other taxable items specified in the charter.
Commission merchants and transient traders are
CURED to return and pay amount Of merchandise Of
every description brought into the town for sale.
Persons failing TO make their returns by the last day
of March will be llable to- double tax.
Returns received af the Office Of the Clerk at the
Branch Bank of North Carolina from 0 n. to p.
THoS. W DEWEY,
March l. IA 1t Town CLERK.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22
Bank Of Charlotte, N. C.,


The Board of Directors Of this Bank have passed the
following order be published for the Information Of
all concerned:
Ordered, That Depositors in this Bank whether
special or general be notified to draw their deposits,
authorize the Bank to fund the before the LIST
day Of April next
JNO J. BLACKwooD, Prcs't
P s. The Bank will cheerfully attend to the funding
in the per cent Bonds being issued by the Cow
eminent of all monies of its customers, and also of
soldiers families.
March Is, 1864 3t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22
CHARLOTTE l. s. G. RAILROAD CO., ]
TREAsuRER's OFFICE, March II, 1864

All checks drawn by this company, and all demands
against it, due previous to the 25th inst be pre-
scented for payment before that dag. All claims
due prior that date presented for payment after the
slst nst will be paid in the present currency atits
par value the option Of the company in the
currency the rate of two dollars of the
cy for three of the present After the 2sth inst all
feghts passenger fare aud other dues to the company
will increased fifty cent above the present rates
when paid in taxed currency. -..-
. C. BoUKNIGHT, Treasurer.
March 81, 1864. II
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22

GAVE UP THE BEAsT-The Yankee Govern
ment appointed Beast Butler as the medium
through which, on their part, the exchange of
prisoners was to be conducted. Our Government
refused to recognise or hold any communication
with this outlaw. As result of our frmness we
find the following announcement copied from a
late Northern paper brought BY flag Of truce.
Regular Exchange of Prisoners to be made
hereaf er-The friends Of the Union prisoners 10
the South will be grati6ed to learn that arrange
meuts have been effected BY which regular ex-
changes Of prisoners will be made hereafter. The
Government has gracefully receded from its deter
mination to force Gen. Butler upon the Confed-
crates as the only agent of exchange, and have
delegated that authority to Major milford, whose
associations with Mr. Oald, the rebel commissioner,
have heretofore been pleasant as we'll digni6ed.
The first exchange under the new regulation has
already taken place
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22
TAKEN UP

And committed to the Jail Of Mecklenburg county,
The 29ih of February last, a negro who says
her is LUCY and belongs to Nick Davis Of Rich
mond. Said negro is about IS years DID, very black
and rather under medium size. She says that she
persuaded of from Richmond by a man who gave his
name as Robinson. She arrested o the. cars on
the N G. Railroad near Charlotte, N. c. The owner
is hereby notified to come forward prove property
pay charges and take her away she will be dealt
with as the law directs.
B. WHITE, Sheriff.
March Is, 1864 II
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22

Believing that the county Of Meekleu6urg has been
we'll represented in the person Of JOHN l.. BROWN,
who hss proven to be prompt, active and aaithfni
public servant many of his constituents desire his re-
election and hereby anu him canddate for the
House of Commons at the election in August next hr
Brown is good man. and the services Of sueh
men are needed now in our Legislative hails
March 10, 1884. pd VOTERS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22

New TAcTIcs.-A letter from correspondent
with Gen Forests command, relates the following
incident in the recent pursuit of Grierson
Gen Forrest has method of preventing strag.
Cling the battle field which would rather aston
ish Hardee's tactics, but very effectual one. He
saw man coming off the battle feld on Saturday,
and ordered him to halt and return, when, the fell
low not obeying with sufficient alacrity, he had
him taken down then aud there, and he, the Gen.
eral, dismounted, got him piece of board, and
gave the disconsoatc youth a half dozen well laid
on, apd sent him back to his place.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22
Announcement.

hoSRoE, N. O., March 18th, 1854.
We take the liberty of announ eing Coz. SAMUEL
H. WALKUP, of,the 4sth N. G. Regiment, a. eandi-
date for the Sena composed of the counties ofaion
and Arson. Also THOMAS MARSH, Esq 90 repre-
sent the county of Union In the Commons In rhe neat
General Assembly of North Carolina.
SEVERAL CITIZENS /.
March is te-pd Of Union County.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22
DIED..

In this county the oath ult., William Reid, Esq.
aged IS years. The deceased a useful and res
pected citizen and a consistent christian.
In Caswe county. the lst inst after brief illness
of five days, Mrs Mary L. Brown, wife of Hon. Bedford
Brown, aged ~ years.
darrhoea, r. B. Covngton, of AID c. Regiment. He
died in the strongest of faith and leaves wife and three
children to their loss But their loss is his eternal
gain; friends weep not for hm.-[Com.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22

In Equity to Spring Term, 1864
David Kincaid Lowe and wife Nancy, and others
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Clerk and
Master of Lincoln county that Susan Love- Katy Line
barger and Jas Linebarger and wife 1bby defendants
in this suit are residents of the State of North
Carolina: is therefore order that publication be
made in the Western Democrat for six weeks, that
said non-residents appear at the next Court of Equity
be held for the county of Lincoln at the Court House
in Lincolnton the 5th Monday after the 4h Monday
in March, then and there to plead demur to
complanants' said Bill of complaint, or judgment pro
confesso will be taken against them.
Done my Office in Lincolnton this day the 18th
of March, A. D. 1864.
W. J. HOKE c. &ME.
March 81 st By ". "A. McBEE, Dep'ty Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22

e Why will people send US communications and
announcements of marriages and deaths, without
putting their names to the letters We sometimes
receive very good articles, and would publish them
if accompanied with the writer's name; but having
name attached, they go into the stove That's
the rule.
We invite our friends to send accounts of all
occurrences in their neghborhoods, the publication
of which might be interesting TO the general or local
reader, land we hope some one in each county and
neighborhood will take the trouble to do SOY but the
writer should sign his real to the letter as
to let know from whom it comes. Notices of mar
rages and deaths will always be inserted if re-
sponsible name accompanies them.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, Court Of Pleas d
Mecklenburg County. Quarter Sessions,
Jansary Term, 1864.
Ordered, by Court, that hereafter the State Docket
will be taken up for trial Wednesday OF the term,
and that notice thereof de published in the Western
Democrat notifying those interested to appear that
day. WA. MAXWELL Clerk.
March Is, 1864.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22
OfTtce Charlotte s. g. C. Railroad Co.,
COLUMBIA MARCH n 1864

Notice is hereby gwen 10 the holders of all bonds of
this Company past due that the funds to redeem them
have been kept the places designated in them for
payment aud the holders are hereby again requested
present them for payment.
The dividends heretofore declared by this Company
were made payable in the present currency and all
such arrearages due will be payable in the its
full value whether called for before after the LIST Of
April next. G. BOUKNIGHT,. Treasurer
March 81 l664. 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22

A SAD AccIDENr-We regret to learn, says
the Tarboro Southerner that on Tuesday evening
last, at Scotland Neck, Halifax county, N. g.,
Miss Mary Bryan Hart, came to her death under
the following sad circumstances: She at the time,
had charge Of female school at the above named
splace and boarded at the house of Mrs. Whitaker
On the evening named above, after tea, she retir-
ed to her room and was seated before the fire, as
it is supposed, when she taken with spasm
or tainted, and fell in the fire. She badly
burned that she died upon the following evening
about ten o'clock, after severe suffering Miss
Hart was the daughter of Dr. F. Hart of this
place. and was about seventeen years Of age. She
had lust recovered from on attack Of fever.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22
Administrators Notice.

All persons having claims against DR.. w. Edward
White deceased must present them before April Court
as expect to make final settlement Of tho Estate at
that time and this notice will be pleaded In bar Of any
claim that be presented after that time. Those in
debted TO the estate must make payment Immediately.
March Is, 1854 81 w. E. WHITE, Admir-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22
NOTICE.


COLUMBIA, D Ci March otni 1903.
On and after Thursday, March 10th, the Passenger
Trains will leave and arrive at Charlotte as follows;
Leave daily At $40 A. NJ, and 40 p. NJ.
Arrive /" 7.3J Gao
The Statssville Train will arrive at 1890 A ~ and
leave at 3 r. NJ.
March 8 II T1Ios. R. SHARP, supt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22

Persons DESTROYS Of teaching Common Schools In
Mecklenburg county will present themselves for exam
ination at the Common School Once in the Court
House, on Saturday, 26th OF March.
J. P ROSS,
March Is, 1864
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22

PEACE PRoPosITIoNs.--Gov. Brown, of Geor-
ga, in his late message expresses the opinion that
Commissioners should be appointed, and that terms
of peace the basis of separation should be pro-
posed to the Lincoln Government Immediately after
every important victory achieved by armies.
If the Lincoln Government rejects proposition,
propose again after the next victory, and publish
the fact to the world, that all may and under
stand that it is not fault that the continues.
1t is not necessary to propose terms often as
Gov. Brown suggests, tsuch course might injure
rather than promote our -success.) but think the
Commissioners ought to be appointed and offer
peace now and at such times hereafter may be
thought proper by authorities. 1t will be re-
membered that some time ago. while the eCongress
was in session. urged the Importance of appoint
ing Commissioners offer of peace the Lin
coin Government the basis of separation; and we
remarked that although we knew, and every man
familiar with the history of the times knew, that
our Government ready, willing and anxious to
make peace such terms, yet large portion of our
people did not understand the matter in that light.
and seemed to think that all that is necessary to
make peace is for our authorities to propose terms.
They have been led to believe this by office
and by others who not true friends to the Con-
federate In order to undeceive this class of
persons, and stop the operations of mischief makers,
we thought. and still think, that it is important to
appoint the Commissioners and publish the fact to
the world. The man who takes ground against this
simple proposition. fair and honorable to all sides,
will find it hard matter to convin the great
of the people that he is right.
1t may be said, and it is true, that such pro-
positions ought first to from the enemy.
because they are making war upon US and we are
acting the defensive, and all ask is to be let
alone but ought not to stand points of that
kind if we can. by acting otherwise, ac-
acknowledgement of our independence enlighten our
own people to the causes which prevent it. The
war must and will continue until the independence of
the Confederacy is established but in the meantime
let manage and act to convince the whole
world that the Lincoln Government is RESPONSE
BILE for the continuance of the in future as il
has been in the past. Force the enemy to reject or
accept terms and publish the result frequently.
Such q course would kill off the miserable dema-
gegues and croakers who ndulging in vague
and aenseless talk about peace and making the i'm
preston that our own government is to blame for
the Continuance of tee war.
These are no new views of ours-we have express
sed them heretofore both publicly and privately.
If some plan of the kind adopted it would do
much towards putting stop - agitation and the
schemes of agitators.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22

GUBERNAToRIAL CoNTEsr.-We have been
asked several tines if there was to be third can
didate for Governor We are unable to answer
the question positively yet-there Is no telling
what may occur before the first OF August Two
years ago respectable number of citizens OF North
Carolina were anxious to avoid a contest and many
of us supported gentleman of ability and fine at
tainments for the Office of Governor who had al
ways been opposed to US in "party times"-we did
so with the hope of securing union and harmony
among our own people-but others acted other
wise and encouraged contest and afterwards ap-
proved of the most outrageous prescription as prac-
tised by the friends of the successful candidate.
Those who favored a contest then, and would lis
ten to no entreates for harmony, of course express
different opinions about such, matters nosc; but
they should remember that examples often pro-
duce unexpected but natural effects We have
been willing to let by-gones be by-gone, but the
successful candidate and most OF those who sup
ported him have not manifested similar DISPOSE
ton.
For our own part We have never occupied any
doubtful postion-we have very little respect for
what is called "neutrality We may not take
as active part in political contests hereafter
we have heretofore. That viii depend on circum-
stances and our own inclination.
But it will be time enough to talk about cand-
dates, &c. three months hence
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22

HOUSE BuRNT.-The dwelling house of DR.. John
Mclean, in CASTOR county. was consumed by fire
Sunday the 18th inst. Most of the furniture was
saved The fire was accidental, having caught from
the chimney to the roof
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22

Ihave little Sugar, Leather and Salt, which will
exchange for Corn, Flour and Aolasses reasonsols
terms. can be found q. Che ouartsrmsSters depot,
Charlotte.
March II, 1864. W. A. COOK.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22

There can be no excuse for idle farmers now.
If you can't raise your in defence of your land,
you can make your land raise few vegetables in
defence of your army.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22

SuaGEsrIoN.-Whilep prayers are esiag OF
fered for the success of our arms and the triumph
of our cause, would it not be we'll for all oar
Churches and people to make special, regular aud
united supplications to God, that He will prosper
our agricultural efforts and send us the "early and
the latter rain in due season. that food for man
and beast may be abundant. A great deal de-
ponds on the success of the crops the present year
With good harvest this year, our triumph over
the mercieas foe will be more speedy and certain
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22

POWDER MILLs.-So little has ever baen said
about it, that suppose It viii be to many
to hear that there is Powder Mill in this county
It's located near Tuckaseege Ford, aud is called
the North Carolina Powder Manufacturing Com
pany,"-S. w. Davis, Esq, is the President aud di.
rects and manages the affairs of the Company. We
have received some of the powder made this Mill,
which appears to US to be good any made any
where The Mill was blown up last year. but was
promptly rebuilt and has been in constant operation
until recently. when suspension was necessary in
order to make some improvements in running the
machinery. In a short time it will be in operation
again. and ready to supply the public.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22

a There are nc*= fssz ssr1saates for Congress
in the 9TH District, to Ill ta gsoaney occasioned by
the death of Mr. Christian, via, II @ Waddell and
w P Taylor of Chatham. A G. Foster of Randolph.
and j NJ Leach of Davidsan. How many more
there will be is yet uncertasn. Hon Ihos Ashe of
Anson, has been nominated. bu. hear that he
declines He is worth dozen such men as Leach
and Waddell.
Gov Vance has ordered the election IN the 9TH
District to be held on the third Tnursda in April
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22
CONCORD FEMALE COLLEGE

This Institution, located at Statesville, N. Co. is now
open. The Faculty is composed of teachers who have
living energy for their work They expect success
because they intend merit it, Large additions have
been recently made to the Apparatus and Library
The price of board is $85 per month. Each young
lady will furnish her lights and towels with pair
of sheets and pillow-cas
Letters of inquiry will be promptly answered if adj
dressed to j. N. 81. CALDWELL,
March 81, 1854 3t-pd President.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22
ARRIVAL OF PRISONERS.

RICHMOND, March l9-The steamer New York has
arrived at City Point, with 400 men, 90 officers and
four ladies'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22
NOTICE..

All persons in Mecklenburg county to whom money
is DUE for the services of their negroes the Coast
from the lst of September to the last of March,
quested meet me in Charlotte the second Satur-
day in April for the purpose of signing power of
ney to enable me to collect The different amounts
March 81, 1864 3t-pd w. B. NEEL.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-03-22

SU1cIDE.-We learn an inquest was held, on
Sunday last, over the body Of Nancy Hawkins,
wife Of VIM. Hawkins of this county, who COM
mtted suicide by hanging Saturday previous.
Shelby Eagle.