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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20
LINCoLN,s DRAFTS.

All the signs that usually portend "coming
draft begin to exhibit themselves throughout the
United States. These periodical calls for men
having been regular aud frequent, and having
always failed to supply the amount Of troops re-
quired by the enemy's generals, are now merely
regarded as the spasmodic efforts Of Mr. Lincoln 10
keep his head above the waters that threaten to
eDgulph him. How many weeks 10 has been since
the last call for 10000 men was made, we can
not say-nor can we remember how many calls he
has made since the FIRST of last January. But tho
fact that since the beginning Of this year our
mics have recovered all the Trans. Mississippi
country, regained control over all Georgia, pene-
trated far into Tennessee, and in Virginia hold tho
enemy securely at bay in his cntrenehments--and
all this despite of the reinforcements Of three
four drafts-shoud teach our enemy the folly oc
further effort by arms to restore tho UDion. Mr.
Lincoln has been recommissioned for the carrying
on the war four years longer, aud the Confederate
States have accepted the issue rendered by tho lato
Presidential election. But when the next 4th Of
March comes it is not improbable thar it will fnd
in possession Of all the territory possessed by
these States at the time Of llr Lincons inaugural.
If Kirby Smith is the general he has been taken
for, he will recover New Orleans and Louisiana;
and it will be well for President Davis 20 sec that
energy and expedition are infused into our Trans
Mississippi army Now that Steele is reported go
ing to Thomas, and Canby's forces rading against
the Mobile and Ohio railroad, an opportunity is
offered Gen. Smith for the reconquest Of all the
lower Mississippi river country. Gen. Hood will
recover Tennessee and Kentucky, and Sherman's
retreat from Atlanta is the confession Of a year
lost, and the useless sacrifice or many thousand
men. Grant has done all he could, aud little it
has been. For the thousands he has butchered,
all that he show is bis army City Point just
where it might have been transported year ago,
without the loss Of q man. -Four years Of war!
and what have they accomplished A few forts
on the coast, New Orleans, City Point, Harpcr's
Ferry, and preearious occupation of Knoxville
and hattanooga.-Richmond Enquirer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20
HABEAs CORPUS.
IN THE MATTER OF HENRY WILKES.


The petitioner is in the custody Of Peter Mallott,
Major Commanding Conscripts for North Caralina,
and claims exemption from conscription upon-tbc
ground that he the 18th Of February, 1854,
a minister of the Gospel, in the regular discharge
of his ministerial duties.
Upon the hearing Of the case il appeared in
evidence, and j 80 found the facts 10 be, that in
1854 the petitioner was regularly ordained as n
minister of the Gospel OF the denomination known
as the "Disciples OF Christ" That his ministerial
duty was to preach the Gospel upon all suitable
occasions, and TO observe the ceremonies OF the
church. That be continued in the regular dis
charge Of his ministerial duties until the first OF
the year 1868, when, on account Of certain rumors
prejudicial to his moral character he voluntarily
abandoned his ministerial duties until after the
passage or the act of Congress Of l7th February,
1864, under which he conscrbed. After
which he sought investigation Of the charges by
his church, which was had some two months ago,
and be acquitted Of the charges by his church,
since when be has returned to the discharge OF his
ministerial duties.
The act Of Congress, February 18th, 1864, cx-
empts from conscription ministers Of the Gospel
regularly engaged in ministerial duties at the time
Of the passage Of the act. IL was insisted for the
petitioner that, although not actually engaged Ia
his ministerial duties, he had only suspended them
from just sense Of proprety, and that he resumed
item as soon az tie cloud upon his character was
removed by bis church.
Ifit were proper to enquire into thc Daotives Of
the petitioner for suspeDdiDg his duties, II might
be questioned whether il is not the duty Of min
istsr boldly to face the slandes OF the world and
to seek prompt and full Investigation rather than
20 submit to reproaeh upon himself aud bis church
for more than year.
But however that may be, il appears that the
petitioner had voluntarily, without necessity, ahan-
doned his piDisterial duties for more than twelve
months before the passage Of the act; l think,
therefore, he Is liable to conscription aud is not
entitled to be discharged. He Is therefore re-
manded into the custody Of Peter Mallett the con-
script officer.
The Clerk Of the Superior Court of Wake county
will file the papers aad give copies, and tar the
cost against the petitioners.
+. g. RGADE, J.s.G
Raleigh, Dec. 7, 1864.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20
THE RxRMPTIoN BILE BEFoRE CON

The general exemption bill, as reported to the
House on Saturday the 10Th, from The Military
Committee, by Mr. Miles, is very much the Same
as heretofore as regards the classes, but Is very
marked in its restrictions and specifications.
The clause in relation to the press is very mats-
rally altered, amounting almost to q revocation.
Ii exempts lone editor Of each newspaper being
published at the time Of the passage Of this act
aud such practical PRINTERS and pressReR as said
editor may certify on oarh to be indispensable to
the publication Of such newspaper"
The clause exempting the owner Of "iftecn field
sands" j. repealed.
The bill exsmpts ministers Of religion in actual
charge of congregations, rho Aare not been epgag-
ed in buying and seliiug for profit. Physicians
of "ten years continuous practice" rho hare NOT
been 6Eyiag and selling for profit The exemp-
ton of teachers is restricted to colleges, theological
seminaries and military academies.
The only new feature in the bill is that granting
exemptions to the officers and indispensable em-
ployees of the James River and Knnawha Canal
Company. .tet
The Secretary of War is authorized to grant
exemption and detail TO such planters, farmOs,
overseers and other persons ms he may DO satisfied
will be useful to the country in their several
pursuits than in the military service.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20

the 9th Gay of Feby hniess changed I'm
pressing agents must furnish good and satisfactory
reasons for disapprovals Sppeals the award OF
local appraisers will be approved. All communica-
tions should be addressed the Secretary of the
Board Raleigh, N. G.
H. K. BURGWYN Garysburg, N. C..
R.V. BLACKSTOCK, Stocksville NC
Com. Appsaisement for State N. G.
WIN. H. JONES' Umpire. - s.E -.---
Raleigh, Dec. 2, 1854 q ftrs
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20

FATAL EPIDEMIC AMONG HoRsEs.-An epi-
demie has broken out among the horses in this
section which proves fatal in few hours
after attacking. The disease seems to attack the
brain. Several persons have lost horses from the
disease, among them DR. Garland, 3; I A Donoho,
1; BM Oliver, 2; John Bennett, 2, Zone of
them fine Red Eye colt,) DR. William L Stamps,
or 4: Richardson Crowder, I; David l, Bran
don, /. All within two weeks.-lHilton Chroni.
rk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20

sa~ The New York Daily News administers a
caustic rebuke to those Southern refugees who
crowd the hotels 10 New York, and probably else
where, and make themselves conspicuous by their
ardent word-vaor in behalf of the Confederate
cause. The News observes that they are, in gen.
eral, e-bodied men, and thinks they could give
a better proof Of their devotion to Dixie by light
ing her battles than talking in New York hotels
1t they have taken refuge in the North from fear
it thinks they would exhibit better taste to remain
silent.
The censure Of the News is we'll deserved, and
applies to aclass of people for whom very little re-
spect is entertained 10 either country. During
the panic which prevailed in England at the pros
pect of an invasion by Napoleon, some of the veal
thies and noblest persons in that country sold out
their possessions and bought property in the Uni
ted States, with view of making that their refuge
Such shameful desertion of their native land, in
her hour Of need called forth the Indignant denun
Citations of the British press, and has not been for
gotten to this day. We never heard, however,
that any Of them sought refuge in France, the ene
my of their country, and compromised with their
conscience by spoutng John Bullism in French
coffeerooms
Ifit were disgraceful for Englishmen to forsake
their country at period Of merely apprehended
danger-a danger which never realized-what
must be thought of those who 90 abroad, either to
the Nortn OF Europe, anu teaVe ianu stFCeSHuS,
like this, amid the existing and appalling realities
Of the most fearful contest waged on this con-
tinent2 * When a man goes bodily
to the enemy, call it desertion aud punish it as
such. But open deserton is more manly, because
it is more perilous and free from hypocrisy than
miserable sEeaking out Of the contest by the back
door under the various contemplate pretexts and
pretcnces which often set up for running
the blockade This act has all the meanness of
desertion without its candor ano courage.-Rich-
mond Dispatch.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20
Gbt Wtstern gamnfrat,
CHARLOTTE, NC.

NOTICE.-Our patrons will please remember that
we doing cash business Our rule requires sub
scriptions advertising and job work be paid in ad
vance. 1t is better for all to do business the cash
principle now.
Subscriptions will be received for six or twelve
months, may be desired.
Money may be sent to by mail.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20
SCHEDULE OF PRICES
For North Carolina.

The period for the publication of the Schedule of
Prices to govern Agents the Government, fer the
next sixty days having arrived, the Commissioners of
the State of North Carolina adopt the last Schedule
with the exception of the few changes shown below
The illness of Mr. Mordeca depving US OF his services
have called in Mr.. Wm II. Jones of this city, who
has kindly given the benefit of his judgment as UNI
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20

Stumps of trees may be destroyed by boring a
hole in the centre of the stump in the fall, ten
inches deep and filing it with vitriol. 1t will rot
the stump by spring.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20

Lnsurrection among the Iunkee officers at
DanciHe.-On Sunday morning the llth, the
Yankee officers in the prison at Danvle, Va,
made an attempt to overpover the guard They
were fired on, and Colonel Rossier, of New Y ork,
was instantly killed and others wounded. This
frightened the rest and the attempt was given up.
The struggle lasted but few minutes, and all was
soon quiet.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20
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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20
PEACE NEGOTIATIONS.

The resolutions introduced in our Legislature by Mr.
John Pool, some weeks ago, proposing to appoint
mssioners the part of the States to negotiate peace
it will be remembered referred to committee
consisting of Messrs Pool Cowles Caldwell Ellis ard
Brown. This committee could not agree and sub
mited majority and minority Report, which reports
publish below:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20

sa- The yankee force which started out from
Grants army towards Weldon, N. c., was met at
Befeld, on the Petersburg and Weldon Railroad,
by Gen. Hampton, and defeated. An official dis
patch from Gen Lee says the yankees had return
ed within their own lines. They succeeded in
tearing up about six miles of the railroad track.
1t will also be seen by official report that the
yankee force which advanced CO a Kinston, N. c.,
defeated and pursued by our troops under Lit.
Col j. 3. Starr.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20
MAJORITY REPORT.

The majority of the "Joiut Select Committee of
the two Houses" to which were referred Senate
Resolutions No. entitled Resolutions to initiate
| negotiations for an honorable peace" report the
same back to the Senate without amendment, and
recommend that they pass.
The majority of the Committee believe, that
while every effort is being made to increase and
strengthen the army by the most severe drain upon
the people, Of nerve and means, those extreme re-
quirements should be accompanied by some mani
festation of an effort and desire to secure honor
able peace by all other legitimate measures.
Commissioners heretofore rendered have been
refused by the United States upon the pretext,
that their reception would imply recognition of
the Confederate Government, as preliminary, and
that in case of failure to agree upon a treaty,
such negotiation would nevertheless stand. These
resolutions seek to remove this objection, by ap-
pointing Commissioners on the part of the States,
whose civil existence and authority have never
been denied but at the same time, to make their
tender and all their powers dependent on the action
and adoption of the President. 1t is not proposed
that these Commissioners derive any powers from
the States, but only that they be rendered by the
President, for Peace Conference.-The giving to
them such powers and instructions as he may deem
necessary and proper. JoHN Poor, Chm.
A. e. CowLEs,
ID, Il, CALDWELL
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20

DEATH OF Col. G. G. BLAcKNALL-I is with
deep regret that we announce the death of Col O.
G. Backna 23d N. c. Regiment letter from
his brother, DR.. G. W. Blacknall, to the Editor,
says:
at becomes my painful duty to tell you of the
death of my brother, c. g. BIacknall, Col. 23d N.
c. Regiment. He died recently in Winchester,
Va, from the effects of wound received in battle
at that place. He fell in the enemy's hands but
was treated with great kindness and consideration.
Nothing was neglected that could have been done
to promote his comfort
Col. Blacl nalI was not only gallant officer, but
noble hearted, high-toned gentleman. He was
mar of pleasing address; of foe intelligence and
noble inpulses-widely known and highly es-
teemed. He was among the very first to answer
the call of his coun,ry-has braved death at the
cannon's mouth on many bloody feld-was three
times prisoner, and at last in the fourth year of
the war, fell, nobly doing his duty.-Raleigh Pro-
Oress
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20

PATRIOTIC MovEMENT.-A meeting of the
farmers of Onsow county, N. c., was held on the
9th inst, and the following resolutions adopted
1st. Resolved, That We shall sell all agricultural
and other products Which we may have to dispose
of, at Government prices, as arranged in Schedule
by the Commissioners of Appraisement, provided,
that majority of the counties of the State will do
the same.
I'd. Resolved, That the chair appoint one dele
gate from each district in the county as delegates
| to represent US in convention at such time and
place will meet the appreciation of the other
counties. onid+
Sd. Resolved, That if the schedule referred to,
be not adopted that we recommend some uniform
and low grade of prices.
4th. Resolved, That we invite the cooperation
Of the manufacturers and other classes of industry
in effecting the object Of this meeting by
ponding reduction Of prices
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20

LINCOLN ON SLAvERY.-Those who have i'm
agined that stopping the war short of independence
will save their negro property, or enable them to
regain what they have lost, will be convinced of
their reading the following extract from
Lincoln's late Message to the yankee Congress:
"In presenting the abandonment of armed re-
sistance to the National authority on the part of
the insurgents the only indispensable condition
to ending the war on the part of the Government
retract nothing heretofore said as to slavery.
repeat the declaration made a1year ago, and that
attempt to retract or modify the Emancipation Pro-
clamation; shall return to slavery any person
who is free by the terms of that proclamation, or
by any of the acts of Congress. If the people
should, by whatever mode or means, make 1t an
Executive duty to reensave such persons, another,
and not T. must be their instrument to perform it"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20
MINORITY REPORT.


The undersigned, minority of the Joint Select
Committee, TO whom was referred Senate resolu.
tions Nos and IL, concerning negotiations for
peace, being unable to concur in opinion with the
majority, beg leave to submit the following report
The minority of your Committee, cannot accept
as true, the doctrine which appears to them to be
contained in these resolutions, that one State
while a member of the Confederate Government,
can enter into any treaty or alliance, with another
State, for the purpose Of negotiating treaties with
foreign power. They recognize the Chief Mag
istrate of these Confederate States in connection
with the Senate, as the only legitimate aud const-
tutional medium through wbicL peace can be ne
gotiaed, ratified aud confirmed, aud the minority
of your committee are unwilling to believe, that
they will delay omit any opportunity which
may occur for the accomplishment Of so desirable
an object.
While the minority are anxious to contribute
aught in their power to the procurement Of peace,
they do not feel justified or called upon to pursue
that course, which might give aid and comfort to
our enemies, strengthen their hands and serve to
inspire them with renewed energy. They feel
called upon to declare to people, that in their
opinion, the only road to pesce is to be found in a
firm devotion to our righteous cause, an unwaver-
ing support of our government and an absolute de-
termination to be free.
The minority of your committee therefore sub
NIT the following resolutions which are respect
fully recommended for your adoption.
j. w. ELLIS,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-12-20

Resolutions Concerning Negotiations for Peace
Resolved, That the representatives Of the people
of North Carolina, in the General Assembly now
convened, do not hesitate to declare their earnest
desire for peace based upon the independence
and entire separation of the Confederate States
Government, from the Government Of the United
States, and will accept with ready and cheerful
spirits any propositions which the public authori-
ties of the United States may make for the fur
;berance Of such purpose.
Resolved, That the war in which the people of
the Confederate States are now engaged, with the
people of the United States Of America, is on the
part of these Confederate States war Of self-de-
fence aud is both right and righteous, and such
ought to be maintained with all the power and re-
sources of the States, until enemies shall agree
to be at peace with US.
Resolved, That while the people of North Caro-
lima stand firmly by this declaration of principle,
they appeal to the Consti authorities Of the
country in consideration of the sacrifices already
made, the blood-shed and carnage, the sufferiBgs
and privations of our brave and faithful soldiers
and our people, not to omit any fitting opportunity
to negotiate for peace upon the basis of entire in
dependence, whenever our enemies shall show
willingness to cease from their brutal and unchris-
tian warfare.
Resolved, That VIC have the most implicit con-
fdence in the ability Of soldiers and people to
maintain, defend and obtain our independence, an
independence that shall bring with it, all the bless
ings of peace, prosperity and civil liberty.
Resolved, That we here declare our unalterable
determination to stand by the flag Of our country,
rendered sacred by the blood Of the brave, who in
battle fell beneath it, defending their birthrght to
freedom.
Resolved, That His Excellency, Gov. Vance, be
and he is hereby requested to forward copy of
these resolutions to President Davis and our Sena-
tors aud Representatives iL Congress.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-04-14
SheriH's sale.
ABRAHAM WoRKMAN, plaintin,


RICHARD NJ. JOHNSON, ct al. dcfcndantsJ
TtN virtue of an order of sale issued from the
ID Court of Common Pleas of Holmes county,
Ohio, in q certain civil action therein pending,
wherein Abraham Workman is plaintiH and
Richard VI. johnson ct al. are defendants and to
me directed rs sheriff Of sad county, VIII olier
for sale at public auction M the north door OF the
Court House. ia the village Of MillerSburg, in
said Holmes county,
On Nondoy, the lSh dag Of april, 1861,
att o'clock Z. u. Of said day, the following dos-
cribcd real estate, tO-wit: The southeast quar-
ter of the northwest quarter of section number
twcnty-four, IN township eight OF range nine OF
subject to sale at GAINESVILLE, ohio, containing
forty acres.
quarter Oi section number twcnty-four in town
shin eight of range nine of the unappropriatcd
lands in the military district subject to sale at
GAINESVILLE, ONO, commencing AT the south-eilSt
corner, thence north four rods, thence west to
the line of said lot thence south four rods thence
east to the place of beginning, containing two
acres, more or less.
quarter of section numhortwenty-four,i in town
ship number eight, of range nlnc OF the unnp-
propriatcd lands in the military district subject
Also, the northeast quarter OF the sald south
west quarter Ofscction number twenty-four, in
township eight of range nine ni me nnappr"prll-
at GAINESVILLE, ohio, containing forty acres more
or less subject to the dover estate ofSarah john
son, widow. of Henry Johnson late OF ii9lines
and being in Holmes county, ONO.
Appraised at Sl2W
To he sold on IN ORDER Tor partition issued
Terms: One-third cash in hand, Onc-thiru IN
one year and one,tlhrd in two years from the
day Of sale The deferred n@ymen1S on 70 near m
March il. ISGi-pfs sheriff.
Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1864-04-14
The Hsiss OFy OG GTeeRDack Car
EeHCJ.

In these days when everybody, particu-
larly shoddy contractors and the shoulder
strapped gentry, have their pockets lined
with greenbacks, the following reminiscence
may not be withoyt its moral: The first is
sue Of Continental money was made in
l775. The depreciation began in three
years afterward, and went on as follows !:
March, l776, 81 in coin was worth 81 -
in paper; September, ITS, 81 in coin was
worth 81 in paper; March, l77o, 81 in coin
was worth $40 in paper; September, l779,
81 in coin was worth $40 in paper; March,
1880, 81 in coin was worth 500 in paper;
May, 1871, 81 in coin was worth $500 in
paper Not long after these days the hold
cr of Government money paid twenty thou
sand dollars for ham, and ten thousand
dollars for half II pound of tea. Nobody
could complain that the debt was not fairly
contracted. But failure and rcpudiation
were none the less inevitable. From pres
cnt Indications Chase's greenbacks, in the
course Of time. will not possess more value
than the Continental money. Failure and
Irepudiation are none the less inevitable
now than they We're then,