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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31
--latest News.
THE PEACE MOVEMENT.

The most important news We have to report this
week Is, the appointment of Commissioners to the
ented States for the purpose of initiating negota
| tons for peace. The Commission to represent
the Confederate Government at Washington is COM
posed of Vice President A. H. Stephens of Georgia
Hon. r. NJ T. Hunter of Virginia, and Judge Camp
bell of Alabama. They left Richmond on Sunday
morning last for Washington City.
These Commissioners appointed in accord
ance with an understanding with Mr. F. p. Blair,
who has twice visited Richmond on the subject of
peace. and Who no doubt, came with authority from
Lincoln TO arrange preliminaries. If this move
ment does not result in immediate peace. we think
it paves the way for future conferences which will
settle the difficulty
The Commission is good one. We are graft
fed that YcePresident Stephens is one of the Com
missioners, for he. has always professed believe
that satisfactory negotiations might be entered into
with the Lincoln Government. and peace restored
to the country. He now lasAn opportunity to try
his hand, and if peace is not made he where
the blame rests.
1t may be week or two before we hear the result
of the conference at Washington.
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500 REWARD.

Runaway from the residence of A. r. Henderson, on
the Catawba River about the LIST OF September 1884,
negro boy named JIM, the property Of ]. 7 Jones,
of Norfolk, Va Said boy is about ~ OF - years OF
age brown color very and intelligent and quick
to answer when spoken to. he is supposed TO have
gone Off with some cavalry company towards Virginia.
A reward of One Hundred Dollars will be paid for his
delivery in Charlotte, for his confinement ia
confinement, or will pay half the above sum for any
information that will enable me to recover him.
ROBT. r. DAVIDSON,
Agent of j. T. Jones, Esq, Of Narfolk, Va
Charlotte, N. G., Jan %, 1868. 6t-pd
Bulletin copy time, Cstawba Journal times, ...
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$500 REWARD.

:. Ran off from nv residence, mulatto boy PANIED
BILL aged about 20 years. weighs about $50 pounds,
and is about feet inches high. Said boy wss for
merly owned by NJ DGlen, of Randolph county. Has
black SLOUGH dark frock coat, grayish pants, al
most new pair of shoes; has good forehead slim
features no whisksrs; has q feminine voice and 10
slightly stoop shoudered Also, said boy is supposed
to have $3.50 in gold which was stolen at the time Of
his leaving $50 Of which will be paid for his arrest II
found aim.
81 am informed shat the above named boy
went off with some soldiers going to the army near
Petersburg. He was formerly waiter 70 some army
officer. MN. IhELoAh.
Charlotte, n. c., Jan. 80, 1865. 2tpd
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COMPLIMENT TO N. G.. Troops The Rich
mond Dispatch pays the following merited compli-
ment to North Carolina soldiers:
''In the fall of Fort Fisher the troops of the
Confederacy have lost fort but not their honor.
North Carolina, in particular, has reason to be
proud Of the pfowess of her sons. This is not the
first, the second, nor even the ffteth time, that
tie soldiers Of that State have proved the mettle
whereof they are made. There no better SOL
diers in the Confederacy or the world. There is
very little gas hunbug about North Carolina;
but at the pinch of the bill, she is always strong
and true We have no words to express our ad-
miration of the stern aud steadtast heroism she
has exhibited 10 this war;"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31

GUERILLAs ON THE MIssIssIPPI.-At Island
No 40, above Memphis, band'of Confederate
guerillas recently boarded the steamer Morning
STAR anchored in the stream, ransacked the boat,
carried the prisoners. on shore, and then applied
the torch to the vessel and her two bargss, all Of
which were soon entirely DESTROYED
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31
FROM CHARLESTON.

CHARLESTON Jan. 27.-The Yankee gunboat
Che Ching, got aground in the Combahee yesterday
Four batteries opened on her. She was set on fire
and burned to the waters edge. A Lieutenant and
five men escaped The rest Of the crew were cap
tured, aud were brought to the city to-day The
prisoners report that the monitor sunk off Sullivans
Island recently bya torpedo the Patapsco.-
Only five out of d crew OF 300 were saved All the
rest were drowned. r.ar- $40
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LincoInton Female Seminary,

LTNCOLNTON, n. o.
The Spring Session, 1865, will open Monday,
February 9Th, and continue 20 weeks.
RATES SEssIos.--Reguar Tuition, $4,000, $4,000
$50 co. or $4,000 Piano Lessons, Sso.ooj Practice,
$1,000. -.
Board PER WEEK, Gpaid in adrdnee-Two dollars in
specie or provisions specie rates, fifty dollars In
G. s. currency Each boarding pupil will furnish her
own lights, towels, and drinking vessels.
Address, Rev s. LANDER, A. ~,
January O. 1863 :m-yd Principal
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HORSES STOLEN.

Stolen from my Stable in Steel Greek, Saturday
night last the 2Sth instant, Horse and harc-the
orse is bay with little white the right hind foot
the Mare dapple grey, with a bemish on The lsfi
eye, They tracked to the suburbs of Charlotte.
liberal reward will be paid for the recovery Of the
animals and the arrest of the thief.
- JOHN N. POTTS.
January 80, 1865
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31
FROM WILMINGTON

WILMINGTON, Jan. 25.-A fire occurred at |
O'Clock, p. m, this afternoon destroying 435 bales
of cotton the wharf in front of the Custom House.
without any damage to adjoining buildings. Stiff
northwest breeze-very cold.
Two car loads of cotton were consumed this morn
ing the Wilmington & Weldon railroad, four
miles from town.
A II Quiet below. .#.-
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SHERMAN,s MOVEMENTS.

MACON. Jan. % Private advices from Savan-
nah, state that Sherman commenced his movement
on South Caroline, on the 18th inst, with three
columns The main column moving towards Charles
ton. taking nearly all his transportation; the two
other columns, in light marching order, moving by
separnte roads towards BranchYille.L -
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OATH TAKEKs.-We are not at all surprised,
says the Courier, to learn that the Yankees show
and entertain no special grateful regards towards
creatures taking the oath in hope Of saving pro-
perty These creatures, however, will not care for
respect or opinion long they secure their pelf
which win only be as long as policy requires the
Yankees to hold off.
The difference between utter. coniscation and
Yankee taxation TO the property of recanting,
cowardly Southerners, will be matter of close cal
culatiop.
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Char. & 8. c. Railroad Co.,

COLUMBIA, S. G., Jan. Y, 1860.
- The ANNUAL MEETING of the Stockholders Of
this Company will be held in this City on "Wednesday
9th of February next. $50. .-.
Stockholders and their families will be passed free
coming and returning from the meeting, in reason
sable Time. AZ. a. -
: @. BOUKSIGHT, Ssc,y.
January 80, 1865. 1t
Bulletin copy
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TAKEN UP

On tho I'd instant and committed to the Jail Of Meek
leuburg county, Negro Boy who Gays bis name 10
CHARLES and that he belongs to Isaac Besrheld OF
Newberry, S. @, who bought him Of spseulator by
the ma ME ef Grafton Gardner He be about feet or
y inches high The owner must come forward, prove
NJ opery pay charges and lake him awHy, or ne viii
bc dealt with the law directs.
- CHARLES WILSON; Tailor.
January q, 1865
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31

As Administrator of the estate Of James p Audrey,
deceased, will expose at puoiC sale, on Wednesday,
February lst the late residence Of said deee ased
lot of valuable property, viz
Nine likely negroes, consisting Of O fellow, woman
boys and girls; two spsndd mules; fne mare
biuAded colt; few sheep; considerable quantity Of
stock hogs; four good milch cows some with calves
lot of in seed farming utensils half interest Ia
growing crop; lot Of corn, fodder and hay; lot OF
pork and lard and various other articles net herein
enumerated. Terms made known on day Of sale.
O JOHN G. POTTS, Administrator.
Jan Is, 1865, 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31

MANuFAcTuRED ToBAoco.-We learn from
the Virginian, that manufactured tobacco is quite
active in the Lynchburg market, and sales are be-
ing made at very high prices. Actual sales are
being made at 81 90 per pound by the quansiy,
and some is held at $40. 500
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31
"GARRETT DAVIS,

This wel-kuown Horse will serve the public during
the ensuing season, commencing the frat of March.
He will stand my stable in Charlotte, and persons
bringing their Mares 20 town can be accommodated at
any time.
TERNs-Onc hundred dollars for the use Of the Horse
during the season. and 10 the groom-in all cases
to be paid in advance. Provisions at market prices
will be received in payment.
RADE.
Jan "a 1868 II ""
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TuPELo, Mss, January %.

SOLDIERS At my request have this day been
relieved from the command Of this army. In
taking leave Of you, accept my thanks for the
patience with which you have endured your hard
ships during the recent campaign. am alone re-
sponsible for its conception, and stroye to do my
duty in its execution.
: urge upon you the Importance of giving your
entire support to the distinguished soldier who
now assumes command, and | shall look With deep
interest upon all your future operations, and re-
joice at your success. = S. 81 @s2'%
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31

SERIOUS ACClDENr.-The boiler of the locomo-
tive Rowan" the N C. Railroad, exploded on
Thursday last High Point killing james Martin,
the engineer. and two negroes. Mr. Martin was a
first rate mechanic and valuable employee of the
Road.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31

We have seen letter from Gen. Winder to
gentleman in this plsce in which he states that no
will remove the Yankee prisoners from here 10
soon as practicable = Salisbury WotchDaas.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31

HORSE STEALING.-Two horses were stolen from
the stable of Major j. NJ Potts in Steel Greek. on
Saturday night last. We learn that the horses were
tracked to the suburbs of this town and beyond on
the Statcsvile road. 1t would be well for all per-
to keep close watch on their stables in these
times. See advertiaement s2a
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31

To The mails have been out of joint for the past
week. But two three mails have been received
the n. c. Road for six or eight days past
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31

RETuRNEp.-The friends of DR.. E. I'll. Andrews
of this town. will be gratifed to learn that be has
been released from his long confinement in yankee
prisons and returned home. He arrived here last
week after Oh Imprisonment of % months.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31
Bank Of Charlotte, ". C.,

January IS, 1900.
This Bank has declared a dividend OF three dollars
and fifty per share, payable 10 stockholders 10
notes of the Confederate States treasury densand.
J. J. BLACKWO0D,
Jan. %, 1865 ct President
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DIED.

In this vicinity, the 18th inst, of consumption,
Dr. Pinckney G. Caldwell aged about 60 years-one Of
the oldest Physicians of this section Of country.
In Lexington, recently, B. A. Kittrell, Esq.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31

BURNT TO DEarn.-A negro woman. belonging
to Mr. VIM. Bryant in this town. so badly burnt
on Friday night last by her clothes catching FIRE.
that she died the next night. Her clothing caught
fire while standing or lying before the fire place.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31

of the Army of Tennessee issued the following ad-
dress to the troops: = --~
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A FEW COPIES

ofthe Sermon on the death OF Rev. r. II. Lafferty
late pastor of the Church Of Sugar Creek delivered by
Rev. II. B. Cunningham, d. D., for sale Of the
Jan l6, 1865 BOOK STORE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31

~ The Wilmington Carolnian says that Gen.
Bragg used every effort within his power to OBJ
tain list of the Confederates killed and wounded at
Fort Fisher, but without success thus far. The
enemy promised 10 send in list of casualties, but
has not done So
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31

VIM. H. Stewart. son in law of Hon. III. s. Foote,
fwho has been behaving SO badly in the Confederate
Congress,) has been elected United States Senator
from Neyada,
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NORTHERN NEWS.

The New York Tribune, of the 10th. contains
another statement concerning Blar's mission to
Richmond. Greeley says, infer that Blair does
not 60 clothed with power to make peace, but is
thorzed to ascertain as competent judge, whether
any true peace is attainable, and this. pre-
sume- he w-accomplish-the object Of his mission
will be subserved rather than defeated by the Con-
federate chiefs taking high grounds and insisting
on terms utterly inadmissbe.
The Tribune urges the speedy filling up of the
quotas under the late call a means of hastening
peace, and hopes that peace will be made before the
new troops can be put in the field.
Foreign correspondents and Canada papers say q
great deal about the alliance between England,
France and Spain, looking the recognition of tho
Southern Confederacy on the 4th of March. on the
ground that Lincoln was not President after that
date, having been elected only by section Of the
former United States Government.
1t is reported at Washington that the Lincoln
Government has been notified that the must
cease by the 4th of March.
+ The Trbune's Washington special, of the 18th,
gives it as the opinion of old diplomats that cessa-
ton of hostties, preliminary to formal negotiations,
will take place in ten days.
From PETERsBURc.-We can hear of nothing
Of interest occurring at any point on the lines. -
Our scouting parties continue to hardss the small
raiding columns OF the enemy on the line of the
Jerusalem Plank road, and eastward and not uu-
frequently-ki and capture numbers OF the Yam
KEGS engaged in them. The Yankees have mortal
dread Of these scouts and often magnify them into
regiments and brigades. 1t sometimes happens
that an entire brigade is sent out to disperse or
capture half dozen scouts who by their vancouver
ings halt rout squadron of Yam zee foragers.-
Express
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Post Office, CHARLoTrE, Jan. i, 1865.
From aud after this date the price Of Boxes in this
Office will be Five Dollars per Quarter. go =.
G. oyERNAN, P. ".
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1t is now stated that Gen. Beauregard will take
command of Gen. Hoods army.
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CHAMPIONSHIP Mics stated in the House
of Representatives, that the number Of exempts
this side of the Mississippi River, under the diff
ferent clauses of the present law, are as follows:
Physical disability, 81, 1876 State officers exempted
by Governors, 1875; ministers, 3,OS6; insane
asylum managers ard nurses, 1S5; editors and en-
ployees Of newspapers, CSC; apothecaries, 800;
physicians, 3,7lS; teachers and professors, 1867;
under the fifteen negro clause, 3,645; Quakers,
Dunkards &c, 1913; mail contractors, 479; railroad
employees, 1882,
N Mr. Foster, of Alabama, has made calculation
that there are enough men in the Confederacy be-
tween the ages Of eighteen and forty FIVE years to
protect this Government against any enemy for
forty years to come There zoe, 900 persons
10 the Coofederacy between eighteen and forty Eve
years of age
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SALT.

SALT. -
$50 Bags Kings VIRGINIA SALT for sale.
Inquire at ELIAS CoHES'S.
January 80, 1855
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31

FIRE IN CoLUMBIA.-A fire occurred in Colum-
bia on Wednesday night last. at the Depot of the
Charlotte & S. C. Railroad. destroying store
house of the Company and its contents. The Caro-
linian says the fire originated from a coal of fire
dropped from torch by negro who went into the
house after night for purpose. The house
contaneda vast amount of valuable goods, such as
machinery, oil shoes. TOOLS bacon leather and other
articles imported for the Char. Il S. c. Road and
Hamburg Road. The Carolinian estimates the loss
at one million of dollars
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31

RFcoGS1rIoN.-A report is being circulated
that France and England intend, after the 4th Of
March next to recognize Lincoln as the President
of the Northern States and TO recognize the South
as az independent patton. This IS founded on
Paris letter, published in the Northern papers two
weeks ago. Paris newspaper correspondents motto
riously draw upon their imaginations for their
faets-Richasoad Dispatch.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31
SALT! SAL
Southern Express Company.

T. CHARLOTTE, n. O., Nor. II, 1864. .
On and aftsr this date all Boxes which are securely
fastened and strapped containing stores for the O.
Troops in the field marked TO the care OF Surgeon
General Warren Raleigh, will be forwarded without
expense to either shipper or coasignee ana viii have
preference over all other freight excepinG that OF the
same class from other States.
= L. y. BATES,
Nov 81, 1854 II Asst Supt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31

FROM THE RoANoKE.-The only additional
intelligence we have of the Yankee movement to
wards Weldon is that force is pushing on from
the direction ofthe Albcmarle sound. They had
crossed the Chowan river at last accounts.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31

BLANK DEEDS, warrsots, EjectDents, go.
for sale at this Ofies.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31

The northern account Of the assaults and capture
of Fort Fisher. which publish in another column,
shows that the Confederates in the Fort fought as
men fought before. A hand -to-Land fight of
six hours is ordinary Il such thing
ever happened before. That the enemy paid dearly
for his victory is apparent from their own confess
sions. No intelligent yankee can hope for the com
plete subjugation of people whose soldiers fight
as ours did at Fort Fisher.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31

- Gen. D. H. Hill has issued request for all
non -combatants to leave Augusta He says: I'm
the class of non contestants are included oil young
gentlemen who have no relish for the trenches
These exhorted to leave at once under escort of
the old ladies'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31

TUE HOME GUARD.-The Home Guard troops
have all been dismissed and returned home The
men from this section reached here OF Monday
morning
Much complaint is made that the Home Guard
organization has been ruined by the tinkering of
the prescn, session of the Legislature, which made
so many exemptions to utterly destroy the power
or ability Of the organization to render service or
aid i'm times of INVASION
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31

subject of Confederate Money contains great
deal of good sense. The writer is prominent eiti-
zen of this State. and has had much experience in
public affairs. We hope to hear from him often.
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1865-05-20
Hu.roS HEAD, May II, 1896.


SIR:-I have to-day seen the new rcgulstions'
prescribed by the Secretary Of the Treasury.
which went into effect on the 10th insts 1.
have no copy for you, give you synopsis there-
of and such directions as they seem to require.
You WIN please see that the same are promptly
executed in your agency. All previous .rgula-
tons are revoked. The new, substantially PIE,
scribe as follows:
lst Nothing but cotton car be purchased by
agents appointed to purchase Tor the united :
States.
I'd, All other products in States included in
the Presidents proclamation OF April y, 1860,
NAV be forwarded to loyal States by any owner
thereof, whether he be the original producer or
a purchaser upon payment OF the internal feVe-
nue. tax.
Sd, Any person taking the prescribed cath that
he win be hereafter loyal 10 the United states
NAV receive any amount of goods not contrabandl
of war, and may dispose OF them without restrlc-
ton at any place in the lines named to any per-
son who shall have taken the prescribed oain.
The authority to do this will be given by the Gus
toms Officer Of The Port where the goods are re-
ceiyed. or by any other officer OF the treasury
Department.
You will at once commence acting under TIE
new regulations as above indicated. You VIII az
so at once dismiss all Local Special agents IN
your agency, no duty being hereafter required OF
them.
ANY merchandise now arrived or hereafter ar
irving in your agency under proper ciea,ance,
ou will cause to be permitted to he landed and
disposed of to or by any person authorized as
above.
Please to instruct assistants in your agency &C.
cordipgly. am, very respectfully,
Your obediant servant,
WM. p. MELLEN,
Genl Ag't Treas, Dept.
ALERT &. BROWNE, Esq,
Sup. Sp'l Ag't Agency,
Savannah, Geo.
The new South. [volume] (Port Royal, S.C.) 1862-1867, 1865-05-20

TGnE TRADE AGAN-ALnosT..The
Collector of this poIt-Mr. L. {. Sever
mncp, informs Us that he is ready to clear
GOODS from here to any other place in the
pepaY ,mcnt on the payment OF the per
cent. AK. He expects this tax Will be
abolished by instructions expected to be
received by next mail. Although no o:,
der;on this subject has yet been 1SSred
from Department Headquarters, such an
ur1er will probably be Published IN q few
ms. (See Treasury Agents letter In an
other column.) -,
The onc-per-ccnt. tax will probably
soon be abolished and some other means
taken for meeting the expenses OF proper
policing and Improving our new city;
Now is the fine fos citizens and others
who intend making this their place OF
residence to call meeting and take the
initial steps towards organizing city OF
town government. In this connection
we cali particular attention to the com,
nunica1on in to-day's paper s'gned
"ReadT'to Help"