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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26

ABSURD AND FALSE REPoRTs.-We learn from
gentleman of unquestonable veracity that whilst
travelling in the Mountain country recently he found
of the people of that region greatly excited on
account of report having been circulated by some
one that President Davis had issued order to
have all children under a certain age az years we
think) put TO death, in order to food for the
army Some evil disposed person started this re-
port for the purpose of prejudcing the minds of
a certain class against the Confederate authorities,
and as absurd and false such reports are known
to he by well-informed persons, yet there many
whose of information SO limited that
they have become terribly alarmed about the mat
ter. OF course the man who puts such reports in
circulation is an enemy to our cause, and deserves
the severest punishment.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26
GOOD NEWS FROM THE WEST.

Western dispatched report Banks retreating on
Natchez, Dick Taylor in pursuit. Transports are
coming out of Red river loaded with wounded
1t is reported that the Confederates have captured
fourteen gunboats aground above the falls in Red
river
Official news has been received of the capture in
Yazoo river of gunboat carrying eight "a poun-
der guns. The stores were removed and the boat
burned.
The New York Herald of the Goth. it is report
ed contains account Of the Shreveport affair,
knowedging that the Yankees lost 1000, and
that their cavalry was routed, although the full
news was suppressed.
Letters i'll the Chicago Evening Journal, dated
18th inst, say the Federal Cavalry met serious
reverse at Pleasant Hill, in De Soto Parish, La,
with loss of over 1000 men, killed, wounded
and missing.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26
500 REWARD.

The above reward will be paid for the safe delivery
at Camp Holmes near Raleigh, c, of privaics W G
Massey, james Hope, and Costner, of Co. II, 49th
N c. Troops, $50 for the delivery of either of the
above named men, II is hoped that the officers Of the
s7th c. Militia will render their assistance In arrest
ing the sboye deserscrs The former will be received
dead alive he has been a deserer since Septeuo-
ber 1852 and Understand arrested several times
but succeeded in- making his escape.
WA. RANKIN,
April Is. 81 LIST 1t. condg Go II, 49th T.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26
For the Legislature.

The friends of f. @. GRGER announce him q candi.
date for reelection to the House Of Commons from
Mecklenburg county.
April II, 1864 tc-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26
NOTICE

To MacAinists, Blocksmiths, Gun Carriage
Makers, and Pattern M0kc's.
Good mechanics in any Of the above trades find
steady Employment and liberal wages, by applying at
the c. s Naval Ordnance Works, Charlotte y. g.
II. ASHTON RAMSAY
IS Chief Engine C. S. Nary, in charge.
. Arril 25 1864 Ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26
Rangers Notice.

Taken up and entered on my Estray Book by John
Dennis, living in the eastern part of MeckenburR
ty, a black and white cow with crumplc horns, mark
ed with crop and underbt the lelr and crop
and bit toe right ear. Said COW came TO his house
last November. Appraised at $40.
JOHN MCCONNELL,
April lS, 1864. County Ranger.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26
NOTICE.

Application will be made TO the Legislature OF North
Carolina the ensuing session, for amendments 10
the Charter of the Town of Charlotte.
April l6 1864 Il
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26
MA1ETHD.

In Rowan county, the 27th ult., Mr. G. G. Quill
man to Miss Catharine Fespermau.
In Arson county, til 2tL Inst. Lieut.. Edmund
E Sturdivaut to Miss Mar Eliza Buchanan Also, on
the l4th, DIR " Battle 10 Miss Sophie Lindsay
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26
QUARTERMASTER'S DEPARTMENT,
RALEIGH. April 18th, 1861.

This Department has recently received another sup
ply of Cotton Cards for distribution upon the same
terms before.
The quota for each county will be double the guam
tity first distributed Agents will make their Arrange
ments accordingly. H. A DOWD, A. Q. II.
April IS 1864. 3t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26
NOTICE.

0FFIcE WESTERN PLANK ROAD CoNPASv
Lincolnton, n, c., April IL, 1884 )
To the Stockholders of the Western Plank Road
Company: The Confederate Tax the individual
shares in this company will be paid by the President
c. G. HENDERSON, PreSt
April Is, 1854 81 West. T.. r. Company
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26

Eg' The Treasury Note Bureau has been removed
from Richmond to Columbia. S. c., and hundreds
of the employees to be transferred to that place.
This is for the purpose of reducing the population
of Richmond. Other Government employees are to
be removed to points further South. 1t is stated
that non-combatants generally are to be ordered
from Richmond The city is to be prepared for the
approaching contest,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26
Iron for Corn and Bacon.

have left lot of farming Iron with Mr. VIM. Harry,
at the Depot of the Viii Char. Rutherford Railroad,
to exchange for Corn and Bacon-3 lbs of Iron for /
of Bacon, and lbs of Iron for bushel Of Corn.
WI. HUGHES
April Is, 1864. lm-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26
Announcement.

We, soldiers, respectfully announce Capt J. Z.
MOORE a candidate for Sheriff Of Union county at
regular election IT, August, and such will
be voted for by MANY SOLDIERS.
Feb l6 S64 II
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26


FROM WESTERN NORTH CARoLINA.--The to-
ries, several hundred strong, occupied the town of
Burnsville Yancey county, last week. Some Of
the citizens fed to this place, others to Mcdowell
county.
Troops were sent forward to dislodge them, and
on Saturday evening Col. Palmer (who had only
returned the evening before from Richmond went
over to take command. Great anxiety is felt to hear
something from him, but up to the present writing
e o'clock Wednesday morning) nothing is known
if the enemy have the nerve to stand, severe
fight has or may occur. We have, however, seen
enough of tory movements to induce US to question
whether they will stand "square up" when the
chances are anything like equal If we hear any
thing before going to press we will add 1T to this
article.
y dreadful state of affairs exists in East Tennes-
see. Men who have been true to the South, are,
since Longstreet left, subjected to every outrage
Robbery and assassination are daily occurrences
Hanging southern men seems to be favorte pas
time with the Lncolnites. A gentleman who es
capped through the mountains TO this place, few
days since, gives such description of things gen
orally as would lead one to conclude that the devil
from HE'LL with all his mps and strikers, had been
turned loose upon the defenceess people Of East
Tennessee. And the Yankee authorities wink at
all these outragcs, if they do not openly sanction
and encourage them. If there is justice in Hea-
ven and We know there is terribly day OF reck-
oning awaits the blood thirsty villains who are now
lording it over helpless people. Confederate
bullets and bayonets will yet overtake these e6at
tardly wretches drunk with the blood of innocent
and helpless people. They have shown no mercy,
and when righteous retribution oVertakes them,
which may be than they suppose, III vain
may they plead for pity which they have denied
to others
The Yankees are organizing a negro regiment
at MorristoWn and one at Knoxville. To fill up
the ranks they taking all the negro men in the
country, as we'll FROM Lincoinite as from South
erner.
T. S-We are informed that Col. Palmer at
tackled the enemy in Burnsville on Tuesday mora
ing last, capturing some Is. The rest had "snelt
a mice" aud skedaddled, as We predicted they
would. Mont Ray, the leader of the baud, es-
eaped-AskeriHe Ne,rs 81 the 21st AprH.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26
The Second Annual COuR-

fEiI- $50 cir (the 48Lh Annual Assembly, Of the
.ElllES| PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH
in the Diocese of North Carolina will meet in ST. Johns
Church, WILLIAMSBURG, on WEDNESDAY, May
18th, 1864. Certificates of Lay Delegates should be
sent to the Secretary of Council to reach him be-
fore the 5th May W. N. TILLINGHAST, Secy.
Fayetteville, N. G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26
SAET! SALT!

will attend at the Of D. Fl. Byerly on SGtur-
day of each week for the purpose of delivering Salt
Soldiers families and other needy persons in the Town
District and 10 the Commssarcs in the different Beats
D. +. DIXON
April %, 1864. 3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26
FROM EUROPE.

The Peers delivered judgment adverse to the
crown in the Alexandra case and dismissed the
appeal from the judgment of the courts This
decision, we presume, releases the rebel rams.
Earl Russell stated ncidently that he refused to
believe the spurious report of Secretary Mallory,
but ntimated he originally led by Seward to
Their inquiries he found it to have been altogether a
forgery.
The courts of London, Rome Vienna, Berlin,
St. Petersburg, Spain and France have agreed to
recognize the Emperor of Mexico on his accession.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26
Announcement.

YAoKIEvILLE, April l8, 1864.
am authorized to announce Col. " II. A. SPEER,
of the 28th n G. Troops candidate the election in
August next represent the people Of the counties OF
Yadkin, Surry, Allegheny, Ashe and Watauga il the
Senate of the next Legislature Of North Carolina.
Respectfully, X. T. ARxFIELD.
Brrii 75tb Ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26

LIVELY TIMES IN THE YANKEE CONGRESS y
We publish in another column an interesting sketch
! of a recent debate in the yankee Congress-. IL ap-
pears that two members, Mr. Long of Ohio and Mr.
Harris of Maryland. expressed themselves In favor
of reeopnizine the independence of the Confederate
States in certain contingency, and also expressed
the hope that the scheme to subjugate might fail
The Lincolnites Immediately jumped on those two
gentlemen and introduced resolutions to expel them.
But the resolutions were opposed by such men as
Wood of New York, Allen of illinois, and Cox of
Ohio, and were defeated Mr. Fernando Wood, in
his speech, made some remarkable revelations in
regard to the sentiments of member of Lincoin's
Cabinet Mr. Chase. We copy below portion of
Woods remarks. In order to show who the origi
nal dsunonists were. Mr. Wood said:
John Quincy Adams and Joshua r. Giddings
presented petitions in the year 1872 in favor of
dissolution of the Union. Senator Hale OF New
Hampshire. presented memorials to the Senate
favor of disunion, and Mr. Seward and Mr. Chase
voted for their reception. The present Secretary
of the Treasury (Mr Chase) advocated recognition
of the Southern Confederacy, in the Cabinet, while
the Confederates had only Provisional Confederacy
at Montgomery. Mr. Sumner, and indeed the lead
of the party in power, and still in favor
of '.eternal separation" How dare the leaders of
the Republican party in this House. then, arragn
member for doing that which they have been doing
all their political lives!
Mr. Ashley of Ohio asked whether Mr. Chase had
in any official act expressed himself in favor of re-
cognzing the Southern Confederacy.
Mr. Cox replied to this by saying, the 18th of
April, 1861, the Mayor of Baltimore, in speech,
said that Secretary Chase told him
Exclamation on the Republican side of ''Oh! OH"
and laughter.
Mr. Ashley-I deny it for Secretary Chase.
Mr. Cox-You should not deny anything without
knowing what it is. The Mayor represented Mr.
Chase saying he opposed the right of secession,
but then the South became independent and
powerful State out of the Union, he for telling
them go in peace
Mr. Ashley deny it now.
Mr. Cox-What authority have you?
Mr. Ashley answered his knowledge of the char
views.
Mr. Cox-If you Judge by the character of the
man, | say you not authorized to deny for any
body. Calls to order.
Fernando Wood resumed, saying that the Secre
tary of the Treasury would not deny the fact, and
he surprised that any aal of it would be made
here. He pursued his remarks at some length, and
caused to be read from campaign document views
attributed to leading Republicans in favor of dis
solution of the Union.
We publish these sketches merely to show how
things working in yankee land. These quarrels
alone may not bring peace, but successful blows
against the yankee armies will. Let all here
in the South stand united d band of brothers,
sustain Government: and shall the
end of the at early day. Discord and con-
tention in the South will prolong the war-harmony
and united action will shorten it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26

On Saturday the 26th of March, two Certificates for
per cent Confederate Bonds made in the name OF
John Fsggart, for Sl000one for $500 aud other for
5000 They were lost between Charlotte and oaklawn
in Cabnrrus. NJ. W. JOHNSTON,
AGri IL, 1864 3t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26
Announcement.

| The friends Of Col. WILLIAM ~ GRIER announce
him rs a candidate to represent Meckenburg county
in the Senate, at the ensuing August election.
| March %, 1904 te-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26
FROM FLORIDA.

A great battle is said to be daily impending at
Baldwin, Fla. The enemy said to be advanc-
ing forces in two columns about thirty thou
sand strong.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26
Coz. Vance's Speech at FoyetteuiUe.-A tele

Coz. Vamce's Speech at FoyetteuWe.-A tele-
graphic dispatch from Fayetteville says:
"Gov Vance spoke here to-day (22d inst.) to
an immense audience. The whole square was
crowded with ladies and gentlemen. His speech
showed he had been in advance of Gov. Brown
and A. Ii. Stephens opposing the bill to suspend
the hebeas corpus. He read letter addressed to
President Davis protesting against the passage of
the bill; he sent letters, also, to Congress urging
them to oppose it. Said he did not take as strong
ground against the bill he will before the Legis-
lature in May.
He showed he was for peace and had written to
the President urging that measures be taken to
close the war by negotiations in December last
He paid handsome tribute to the Vice President.
He showed that Holden was not with Gov. Brown
He read letter from Gov. Brown saying that a
Convention in any State at present, looking to sepa
rate State action, would be unfortunate, injud1-
cious, &c. lie said the only remedy was with the
people through their representatives. He said he
had invited Holden to meet him at appointments
made for him by the people, but Holden declined.
The speech we'll received, and immense enthu-
siasm exhibited by the people during its delivery"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26
WANTED.

onc Hundred Bushels DRIED APPLES, for which the
higbcst market price ia the issue will be paid
Seud by Express TO Raleigh my expense, with BILL
to be paid o delivery OF frait.
W. WHITAKER, Jr.,
April ~, 1894 st Raleigh, N. q.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26
A confederate VICTORY AT PLY
MOUTH. N G.
Il Gallant Feat of Gen. H. F. Hoke.

A GoHant Feat Of Gen R. F. Hoke.
An official dispatch from Gen Hoke, dated al
Plymouth, N. c., Goth inst, says Il have stormed
and carried this place, capturing one Brgadier and
1,6OO men, large quantity of stores, and 20
pieces of artillery"
A telegram to the President from Col John
Taylor Wood, says about 900 prisoners, includ-
ing 400 negroes, captured at Plymouth Also,
80 pieces of artillery, 100000 pounds of meat,
Il 900 barrels of -four, and full garrison outfit.
Two gunboats were sunk, another disabled, and a
small steamer captured Our loss about 800 TO-
all. Col. Mercer among the killed.
Brig Gen. Russell commanded the post at Ply
mouth He was twice summoned to surrender and
refused to comply. When the Confederates charg-
ed and gained the inner works the Yankees threw
down their arms. Among the guns taken is one
200=nnunder
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26

THE FRUIr-Consderabl uueasiness has been
felt about the safety of the fruit buds, especially
the peach and pear, and it was thought that most
of them had been killed by the harsh weather.
The Danvil!e "Register' understands, however,
that later examinations prove that but little dam
age has been done thefruit trees; that there will,
generally be as many peaches as the branches of the
trees will bear well, and that the apples being a
later production, have not been affected by the
frosts.
We are gratifed to learn from the Greensboro Pa
trot that the prospect is good for abundance of
fruit ia that section.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26

SURE WAY TO AVOID SERvICE.--We learn
from the Winston Sentinel that Alex. Rulings, of
Forsyth county, committed suicide last week by
hanging himself to keep from going to the army.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26
FURTHER PARTICULARS.


We are under obligations to Col. Barnes, of the
of the results of the recent attack on the enemy
works at Plymouth, and his forces by land and
water
"The land aud water attack upon Plymouth,
under Gen. H0ke and Commander Cook, was a
complete success. Twenty five hundred prisoners
were taken, also thirty pieces of ordnance; two
sunboats sunk, one small steamer captured, be-
sides stores and supplies Of all kinds"
From the Goldsboro' Journal of Friday.
A train which left Tarboro' yesterday arrived
here the same evening, bringing us the gladstone
news that Plymouth, with its garrison of twenty
five hundred men had been captured and two of
the enemy's gunboats sent to the bottom. Our
loss is put down at two hundred and fifty killed
and wounded Among the noble and lamented
of the gallant Colonel Mercer, of the 21st Georgia
also reported killed.
The number Of prisoners captured will fully
reach $500. The number Of the Yankee slain
and wounded we have not received yet. 1t is
known, however, that one of the two gunboats
sunk had on board one hundred and twenty men,
only seven of whom escaped death Our loss is
correctly stated at about two hundred and fifty
killed and wounded, most of them, We are happy
to add, but slightly wounded in the legs Or arms
These losses on our side were chiefly sustained in
repuse our troops received in charge upon the
town. Immediately afterwards a second charge
was made with complete success-Ransom' brig
ade distinguishing itself in an especial manner
The rumored death Of Brig. Gen. Hoke is total
ly unfounded. At last accounts he was alive and
vigorously attending to his business.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26
ST RAYED,

One red and white muley Cow, and two Calrss-one
like the aud the other red. liberal reward viii
be paid for information leading their being found.
Apply 10 STESHOUSE AACAULBY.
ApTii IL 1864
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26

THE HABEAs CoRPUs.-Judge Manly, of the
Supreme Court, has decided, ain the matter of
Patrick Rafter," from CASTOR county, that the sus-
pension Of the habeas corpus writ is constitutional.
He remanded Rafter to the custody of the con-
script officer.
Thus Judges Battle and Manly, majority of
the Court, concur in opinion.
The Confederate States District Court, for the
district of Virginia. has also decided that the sus
pension act is constitutional. We think the sus-
pension of the habeas corpus has saved the people
ia particular localities from being embroiled
in civil war and bloodshed. No harm has resulted
from the suspension, but much trouble prevented
The highest judicial authority has decided that
the suspension act is constitutional.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26

sy= The second occupation of Padaeah by Con-
federates proved mere raid for Yankee property,
by 200 mec. They took away number of horses
and considerable plunder.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26

IL Lieut. Gen. Holmes has been assigned to the
command of the Reserved Forces of North Carolina
His headquarters will be at Raleigh. This is good
appointment. Gen. Holmes is discreet, christian
officer. and worthy of the Old North State.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26

TIE OLD FIVE DOLLAR BILLs.-The Rich
mond Sentinel says that the whole issued in
bills of the denomination of five dollars, since the
foundation of the Confcderacy is S79,09O,315 and
supposes that from sixty to sixtyve millions would
cover the amount of fves this day in circulation
funding par until the first of July, after which
they will stand the footing with the tens,
twenties and ffties of the old issue. The Sentinel
says that by the last of this month"; five dollar notes
of the new issue will probably be ready for issue.
The old fves will then be devoted to their final uses:
the payment of taxes funding in four per cents,
for the same purpose.
We sorry that the SIS bills were not swept out
of circulation along with the los 2O's and SOS.
We learn that the Banks throughout the country
generally refuse to take the old SIS at par.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26

Those persons skilled in the business. can 6ud pre-
ftable employment by Supplying to Capt a. B. Fairfax
c. s. N, by letter at Warreuton, or 10 ". W Pierce
Maj. Chief Q. ". Raleigh, n. c..
April IS, 1854 q
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26

CONFEDERATE VICTORIES. all directions
glad tidngs reach of the success of Confederate
arms. The defeat of the enemy in Louisiana, the
capture of Fort Pillow by Forrest. the destruction
of yankee boats by torpedoes in various waters
and the interruption of the navigation OF the Mlssls
sippi River. and the troubles brewing in yankee
land, afford cause for congratulation to southern
people. But the capture of Plymouth. N. c., by
Gen Hoke, and the sinking of two yankee gun
boats and the capture of steamer in that neighbOr
hood is really glorious news.
The fruits of the capture of Plymouth is 1000
yankees 400 negroes, 80 cannon, 100000 pounds of
meat, 1000 barrels of -four, and other property.
All praise to Gen. Hoke and his N. c. brigade, and
TO all others who assisted in the good work.
In another column will be found all the particu
lars of the fight have been able to gather. We
have seen no list of the killed and wounded
Plymouth is a small sea port town in Washington
county n. c.. about $50 miles East of Raleigh, and
about miles south from Roanoke River where it
enters Albemarle Sound. It is connected with the
Sound by a small inlet called Mays Head Before
the war Plymouth contained about 1,O00inhabitants.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26
STRAYED

osr7xw7rsssS From the subscriber, red and white
muley COW. 4 liberal reward Rill
wm be paid for any information concerring
s&&asskuzzz her 2. ". AHRETS.
Charlotte, April IS. 1864 3ipi
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-04-26

THE ADDRESS of Rev. DR.. Deems, on the state
of the country will be delivered in the Public Hall
on Tuesday. Goth, at o'clock. The public is in
yited TO attend.