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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21
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CHARLOTTE, N. G.
NORTHERN ITEMS.

Confederate naval officer named Burleigh,
called by the yankees tie "Iake Erie Pirate" has
been handed over to the yankee authorities by the
Canadian government, to be tried for making a
raid into Northern State recently. Thus the
Canadians have submitted to the demands of the
Lincoln government and violated the rights of a
Confederate officer.
The port of Fernandina, Florida, has been desg
mated by Lincoln as place for the purchase of
products of the rebellious States on Government
account
A fire occurred in the Coal Oil Works of Black
burn Co., in Philadelphia, recently, which spread
and burnt fifty dwellings. Fifteen persons were
burnt to death.
Eleven northern State Legislatures have already
ratified the abolition constitutional amendment.
1t is stated that within the last eight months
over four hundred newspapers have suspended In
consequence of the high price of paper
La accordance with an agreement with Brazil,
the crew of the Confederate steamer Florida has
been sent to England on board yankee steamer.
Beast Butler, in late speech at the North, de-
clared that it never was his fault that arrange
ment for the exchange of prisoners was not agreed
upon by the northern government He throws
the blame on Gen: Grant and the yankee Secre-
tary of War.
1t is announced that agreement has been en-
tered into for exchanging all prisoners both
sides. We hope the yankees will now stick to
their bargain better than they have heretofore.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21
REMARKS OF HON. JOHN A. GILME1
OF NORTH CAROLINA.

at Public Meeting held in Richmond on the
9th of February.
John A. Gilmer, of North Carolina, came for
ward, amid cheers and applause, aud addressed the
assemblage. He said:
All doubts and divisions have passed away from
among us. There is now one universal concur.
renee of opinion that there. is nothing left but
to prosecute the war. The consequences of failure
you have already been told. 1t is useless to con-
sumo time by multiplying words. IF we lose our
independence, we lose all our property, of every
kind, in the country-our debt, our slaves, and
our lands. But we lose more. The people of the
United States have greater debt than we, and
we shall not escape without being obliged to pay
our proportion of their debt. In what a condition
will that leave us, with our property, our lands,
bonds, houses and slaves, all gone aud the mighty
debt incurred by the enemy in bis war for our
subjugation still to be borne, in part, by us and
our children Then our subjugation, with all its
personal evils, the utter degradation it involved
must be considered. Observation-Disclosures
presents no hope; but in continuing the war it was
otherwise. We. can see clearly the end and the
evils of submission. 1t involves our utter degra-
dation and the tuning loose among US, foot
ing of equality, to the destruction of society
and civilization, millions Of negroes. The final
result of prosecuting the war is not now diseerni-
BILE, but it certainly holds out to Us hope. Our
present condition is not, by far, desperate at
one time was that Of our forefathers in the Revo-
luton, either 10 the matters Of men, internal re-
sources or the financial condition of our country.
Any one who will now read and ponder their his
tory (the history of our first Revolution) will be
convinced of this. But We must do as did our
forefathers. They went to the front and faced the
music. We must do the same. Could we consult
their shades to-day they would bid us be of good
cheer; to throw ourselves, heart and SOUL into the
contest, and, under the guidance of an All wise
Providence, victory would crown our efforts, and
liberty and independence, with all their blessings,
would soon be ours Long continued applause.
If we initiate the example of our sires, success
will be as glorious and triumphant as theirs. So
far, in this war, we have proved ourselves no de-
generate sons of lustrious sircs. [Cheers and sp-
plause. Let Us not only persevere as we have
begun but redoubie exertious Many there
are who discouraged by the vastly superior
numbers that the enemy can bring, sud have
brought, into the field against Us, aud say shall
never be able to succeed against such odds. Those
who make these discouragng calculations ask the
question, "Wbere are now all the millions the
enemy have put into the field since the beginning
of the war 2" The answer is easy: They have met
our arms, and their bones Wilton our battle felds;
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21
OAK GROVE ACADEMY.
MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N

The undersigned, a Graduate of the South Carolina
College, hereby respectfully informs the public that he
has opened AcadeMy, for the reception of pupils,
six miles below Charlotte, convenient to the C. S. C.
Railroad, in pleasant and healthy locality. Having
regularly engaged in teaching for the last
twelve years. he hopes be able give satisfaction
to those who may favor him with their patronage.
Tuition, per Session Of Tt0snty Weeks:
Elementary Branches $50 90
Higher English Branches, 100 90
Classics, $50 90
For further information in reference Board &C.,
address the undersigned at Charlotte, n C.
j. T. GAUTHEN.
January 9, 1855. smPd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21

In Equity, Fall Term, 4. d., 1864.
Jesse D. Still against George Brown, Leonard Green
and wife Nelly, Wiley Kunker and others.
In this it appearing to the satisfaction of the
Court that the defendants, George F. Brown Leonard
Green and wife Nelly are not inhabitants of this State,
it is ordered adjudged and decreed by the Court that
publication be made for six weeks in the Western DEM
ocra printed at Charlotte, N. c., notifying the said
George F. Brown and Leonard Green and wife Nelly to
be and appear at the next Court of Equity be held
for the county of Cabarrus the Court House in Con-
cord, on the llth Monday after the last Monday in
February next then and there to answer Cempainants
Bill ard to stand to and abide the judgment of the
Court in said case the will be for hearing
and judgment taken pro confesso as to them
Witness, r. w. Allison Clerk and Master in Equity
for the County of Cabarrus the 18th Monday after the
last Monday in August 1864, this i4th January, 1865.
r. W. ALLISON, c. & NJ E.
Feb. l3, 1865. St [pr adv $36l
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21

The February number of THE KEY STONE, the only
Masonic Magazine published in the South. Sub
scription, six months, SIS.
CASTINE, by Edward Edgeve. This is charming
story, thrilling in plot and gracefully written. Price
81.
THE DESERTERS' DAUGHTER, by w, D. Herring
son, Sd N. C. Cavalry story of exciting interest,
and founded upon real incidents of the in North
Carolina Price So.
BEAUTIFUL MAP OF THE BATTLE OF BETHEL,
from a survey and drawing of Gen. W. G. Lewis
size l4xl7 inches. Price So.
Address, WIN. B. SMITH & Co.,
Field and Fireside Publishing Office,
Feb. 49, 1855 2tpd Raleigh N. G..
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SlOO REWARD.

Runaway from the residence of A. R. Henderson, on
the Catawb ba River, about the st of September 1854
a negro boy named JIM, the property of j. T. jones'
of Norfolk, Va Said boy is about IL or l3 years Of
age brown color very and intelligent and quick
to answer when spoken to. He is supposed to have
gone off with cavalry company towards Vrginia
reward of One Hundred Dollars will be paid for his
delivery me in Charlotte, for his confinement in
any Jail in the Confederacy with notice to me of such
confinement, will pay half the above sum for any
ROBT. F. DAVIDSON,
Agent of J. T. Jones, Esq, of Norfolk, Va.
Charlotte, N. c., Jan %, 1865. 6t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21

DEsERTIoN-Th state Of things growing out
of desertions from the army, and the depredations
committed by these misguided men at home, is in
some parts of the country becoming perfectly in
tolerable There seems to be no act too sacri-
legious for them to commit We learn that Salem
Church House near Franklinsgille in Randolph
county, with the arbor and most of the tents, was
burned week or two ago by these lawless bands
to prevent its becoming rendezvous for the Home
Guard ordered out to look after them.
1t is high time the government would take this
matter 10 hand, and the necessary force to put
eectual aud final stop to such state Of things.
If this is not done one Of two things must result
either the few loyal people left at home will take
the law into their own hands, where there are
enough of them to render it practicable, or the
country must be given up to these brutss Raleigh
Conservative.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21

OF FARMING STOCK, FARMING UTENSILS, PRO-
| VISIONS HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN
FURNITURE, &C, sc.
IFll SELL at public Auction, in Charlotte, at my
residence, on Wednesday and Thursday, the 22d and
23d Of February at 10 provided not previously
soldat private sale,j the following property:
Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Wagons, Wheat Fan, Cutting
Box Grain Cradle, Scythe, Gears, Chains, Carriage
and Harness, Buggy and Harness. Saddles and Brides
Hap Wheat, Corn, Peas, Carpenters Tools. Ploughs
andH Hoes together with Household Provisoes sBacon,
Flor, Lard, Sugar, &c Also, Bedseads and Bedding,
Bur,aus, Secretary, Wash Stand, Extension Table,
wae, Cooking Stove and Kitchen Furniture.
Twill likewise either sell my farm, adjoining
the suburbs of Charlotte before the day of sale
G. D. BERNHEIM.
Feb. l3, 1865. It
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21
Administrator Notice.

As Administrator of Matthew L. Wallace deceased,
will sell at the residence of Abraham Smith, on Fri
day the Sd of March, all the unwilled property of the
said deceased, consisting of two Horses few Cattle
and Hogs, &c.
All persons indebted to the deceased requested
to settle, and those having claims against him must
present them within the time prescribed by law or this
notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.
L. HUNTER
Admir- with the Will annexed
Feb g. 1868 4t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21
NOTICE.

have received $50 pairs of Cards. for dstributioE
the soldiers families in Mecklenburg county, and
will be at the Commissarys offoe:in Charlotte Mon
day. 18th nst and daily thereafter, to attend to their
distribution. None need apply except those iE needy
circumstances, and that the cards themselves.
Those who not known here must come recommend
ed by the Comlnissary of the company where they
side. B. W. ALEXANDER.
February, Is, 1865.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21

Application will be made to A. G. Williamson, Esq
Confederate States Deposiary at Charlotte, after thirty
days notice, for Duplicate Certificate of the per
cent. Loan for Twelve Hundred Dollars issued in the
of Mrs. NJ. P. Robinson, Number l3o, dated 1st
March, 1854. The original of said Certificate having
been los all persons hereby cautioned to trade
for the same JAMES P. LEAK,
of Rockingham, Richmond Co., N. G..
: Feb. 6, 1865 Ina
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21

IF Sherman ever reaches Columbia We shall
firmly believe he was sent by Providence as pun
ishmen: to the people who sell wood for 500
load by no means generous loads Of that
Columbia Carolinian.
Other places, besides Columbia, suffering
from the high price of wood. No people can ex-
pect the smiles Of Providence while they opprsss
each other.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21

STRAY BABY-We learn that q respectfully
looking female got of the cars at Hillsboro' the
other night, leaving her baggage and bundles
The said female not returning before the cars left,
her baggage and bundles carried on 10 the
Shops, by which time the conductor discovered
that one of the bundles contained very young
infant It was cared for and is still at the Shops
We trust this notice may lead to the detection Of
the unnatural parent.-Ral,igh Progress.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21

A Medical Opinion.-Halfs Journal Of Health
which claims to be authority In medical science,
has taken stand against married people sleeping
together, but thinks they bad better sleep in ad-
joining rooms. It says that Kings and Queens do
Think of the idea of separating married couple
on cold winters night because Halls Journal Of
Health says so You 60 to grass, Mr. Hall.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21
BLACK HAWK.

This celebrated Morgan Trotter will stand the coming
season, my stables in CASTOR county, the follow
ing terms viz: Seventy five Dollars the season, be
paid always in advance.
Feb. Is, 1855. j. S. DAVIDSON.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21
NOTICE.

All persons haviag claims against the estate of F. N.
Query deceased will present them to for payment
within the time prescribed by law this notice will
be pleaded in bar of their recovery.
N. S ALEXANDER, Admir-.
Feb. l3, 1865 3tpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21
NOTICE.

All persons having claims against the estate Of Joel
Alexander deceased, Notified to present them for
within the time prescribed by law, or this
notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery
l. HUNTER, Ex'r.
Feb. 6, 1865 4t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21

Col. wun J Clarke, Of the 24th N. c. Regi.
unent, and more recently eommandant of this Post,
was captured by the Yankees on their late raid to
Dinwiddie Court House, Va. He was on bis way
to Petersburg via Bel6eld. d.-Raisi9h Conservative.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21
Southern Express Company.

CHARLOTTE, n. c., Nov. 81, 1864.
On and after this date all Boxes which are securely
fastened and strapped, containing for the N C.
Troops in the field, marked to the care of Surgeon
General Warren, Raleigh, will be forwarded without
expense either shipper consignee and will have
preference all other freight excepting that of the
same class from other States.
l.. F. BATES,
Nov 81, 1864 If Asst Supt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21
"GARRETT DAVIS"

This wGll-known Horse will serve the public during
the ensuing season, commencing the first of March
He will stand my stable in Charlotte, and persons
bringing their Mares to town be accommodated at
any time.
TERMs-One hundred dollars for the of the Horse
during the season, and $40 TO the groomin all cases
to be paid in advance. Provisions market prices
will be received in payment.
R. RABE.
1SGS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21

As Overseer by Soldier exempt from mill
tary duty. Call on me the Way eide Hospital, ad-
dress me through the Charlotte Post-o6ice.
Feb. g. 1885 F. NJ WAGGONER
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21
Notice.

All persons leaviag Charlotte by Railroad are re-
quired to obtain Passports st the Provost Marshals
Office. By order, Liest. G. W. GRAGSON,
Oct II, 1864 Provost Marshal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21
THE
WKSYKhM DRMOGRAT.
@Published every Tuesday,6
WILLIAM J. YATES,
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.
FOR SIX MoNTHsC
SIS IN ADVANCE.
EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR.

ny Transient advertisements must be paid for in
advance.
r Snecifc time will be inserted until forbid, and
charged accordingly.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21
PROVISION AND COMMISSION HOUSE

PROVISION AND COMMISSION HOUSE,
OPPOSITE MANSION HOUSE, SPRINGS BUILDING,
CHARLOTTE, N. c.
w. BOYD
Will attend punctuay to buying and selling
Tobacco, Cotton, Nails,
Iron, Cotton Yarn, Domestics
Specie, Bank Bills, Bonds
Stocks, &C. &c.
Permit to say to my immediate fellow -citzens
that have been raised among you habits and way
of doing business well known to you, and from
long experience in business hope to share liberal
patronage.
am prepared to store Tobacco. Sugar. Salt, Cotton
Yarns, &c.
Rooms opposite the Mansion House in Springs brick
building.
Business hours from o'clock M, to O'Clock p. m
RErERENcEs.-Col. L S Williams, Capt John Wilkes
John NJ Springs II Williams, Messrs Young, Wriston
Orr, James Carson, President Branch Bank, J
Blackwood President Bank of farlotte, Rev. Geo NJ
Everhart, Rev. II Griffith, Charlotte; Hon. D
Barringer, Charles Dewey President State Bank N G,
Raleigh; John Everett, Goldsboro; LAWSON
President Bank of Yanceyville, c; Rev: Thomas
Hume, Petersburg, Va. ; L Chds, Columbia, G.
Jan l6, 1865 If
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kinds, and Blacksmithing.

The subscriber has removed his Workshops to the
stand formerly occupied by Charles Overman the
Presbyterian Church, where he is prepared TO do all
kinds of work in his line Repairing will always
ceive prompt attention
ee- He will work at old prices and take provisions
in payment al the same rates, or he will charge
equivalent iE Confederate money.
CHARLES WILSON.
Charlotte, Jan. 9. 1855 If
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-11-30

observation-disclosures afternoon
Mr.. H. C. Harbour met with sad acct.
dent on Market street. He and his wife
had been out buggy-riding, and when
about to stop the horse, in front of the
residence of Mr.. Harbour's mother, the
animal gave sudden lurch forward and
the driver was thrown out of the vehicle
into the street. He was taken up and
conveyed into his mothers house, and
DIR. Frissell dressed the wounds. Upon
examination it was found that his head
was but little injured, but that his face
and hands were badly scratched and
bruised. 1t was not thought the inju-
ries received would prove severe or very
serious.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-11-30

POLICE BUSINESS being extremely dull
in this city, the Judge of the Municipal
Court day before yesterday took a trip to
Wellsburg. Yesterday morning His
Honor was informed by Wheelingite,
who had just arrived in that town, that
our city lookup was filed with prison
ers awaiting trial. The Judge took the
first train and fastened home. The sur
prise and indignation of the official
when he ascertained that there was not
single offender in the calaboose, can be
better imagined than described.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-11-30
rrTy AND STATE NEWS.

.rprssrNG ACCIDENT-Fating Of a
,u-Dne Nan Killed and tWO Injured
% ,,,nt ten o'clock yesterday morning a
.,.sipr accident occurred at the old
0,t = house property (Which building is
P converted into glass house) in
a F wheeling, by which sad occurrence
I'D MMahon was instantly killed
Patrick MAntee and John Crum-
~ ,,sr we're badly injured. The work
rere engaged in building a smoke
~ :, for one of the furnaces being
.5 in the new glass house of Messrs.
ling, Henderson Il Ce. A large
,,+torm or scaffolding had been erected
.,nod the stack at the height of forty
'.rst feet Upon this scaffolding the
tr3,klsvers were standing, and thereit
-. the hod-carriers deposited the brick.
~ts three unfortunate men were hod-
,.,riers they had just assembled the lad
1,rs and we're emptying their hods, when
-, EASTERN portion of the scaffolding
gave way.
lrNahon fell to the ground, and
-,mber of large timbers fellupon him; he
:.urpon two inch scantling, about ten
a.r long and two and half feet wide,
,,5,plit the timber from end to end; he
90, bruised but little, and it was thought
eternal injuries caused his instant
l.,rb MAntee fell near M'Mahon, but
rJ NOT strike the timber; two of his
,bs were broken and his arms were
.,mswhat injured. Crumbacker also
2rto The ground, but was little injured;
10 was slightly bruised about the head
and his hands were badly scratched.
g.clsrd Pugh, a bricklayer, was stand
ma upon the scaffold and escaped injury
,r ralding to the stack, and finally leap
..on that portion of the platform
did not give way. The other
AYERS jumped upon the western
.oe of the scaffold, and escaped in
safety
MNaluos remains were conveyed to
tba house of Mr.. MAntee, and M'Antee
wa, carried home where his wounds
were dressed by Dr. Russell. Crum-
hacker managed to walk home. NINA
hon leaves wife and a number of chil-
lren. who are still in Ireland 1t is
thought the injuries received by MAN
teewill not prove fatal; and no fears are
entertained for Crumbacker, as his
wound, are not serious.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-11-30

LAUNCH The large steamer being
built at the boat yard Of Wilson, Dun
levy y Co under the orpsrintendence
Of Captain R c Gray, IL he Northern
Line Packet Company of st. Louis, was
launched Yesterday afternoon, 1t was
one OF the grandest sights ever witness
ed az this boat yard. When the signal
was gyeu, the triggers were cut and the
mammoth steamer glided oil the ways
INTO the river where she rested like q
Vckon the bosom ofthe water. A large
''oVl Of spectators had assembled to
'illess the boat take water, and all APP
Peared we'll repaid for the visit. The
Ooat Is 30 feet long; 81 feet beam and
. ieet hold. Her hull was built By
Messrs. Wilson, Duuleyy Il Co, the cab
Ii by Messrs. Hancs 4 Beam, and the
machinery will be manufactured by
NeSsrS' sweeney a Co When completed,
Tie boat will be one of the largest, finest
ana most handsome crafts erput afloat
~, -" ID" Specimen Of work performed by
"Aee"uS 5 master mechanics.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-11-30
THE GROVER & BAKER
SEWING MACHINE

DOES NOT MAKE THE CHAIN STITCH
The Grover and Baker stitch is formed Of two
threads, the under thread never moro than half
the size of the upper. This under thread IS
ingenious,y interviewer with the upper, passing
both through and around its loop, fastening it
securely by tying il twice. a scam thus formed
has all the strength and elasticity of the back
stitch. Like that stitch, it gains its strength
by COMPRISING the particles Of the fabrics be-
tween the stitches and dividing tho strain be-
tween the several stitches of the seam, instead
of concentrating il upon single point, "a is the
case in lOCksttCh machine. -.
There has been much discussion rs to the rel.
ative economy of the two stitches; but II is now
generally conceded that for family sewing
where there are short seams the Grover and
Baker stitch is found to be the most economical
While il uses one.tfth more thread in making
given length of seam ii 7rostes none, as Is the
case with the lOck.stitCh machine, where there
is usually waste OF four inches of thread at the
beginning and at the end Ofeach seam TO which
must be added the loss nf time in fastening the
end of the seam, so as to prevent ripping.
Experience has proved that a Grover and En-
ker seam for med of very fine cotton say No. s0
for the upper spool and Noise for the under one,
is much strOng CERT than n lock stitch seam formed
of Nos 60 and 20 cotton. Can any thing more
be desired as illustrative of tho superiority of
this stitChl Actual experiment has shown that
Oh a lock.stitch machine two hundred yards OF
thread will sew thirty-tve vars Of seam with
waste of thirty -four yards OF cEds, while with
Grover and Baker machine, with the same
number of Yards of thread, there were fifty
seven wards sewed, with no waste ~ all These
are facts easily arrived at by all who can find
lock. stitch and Grover and Baker machines in
numerous families, where they may investigate
for themselves -NelO York Christian Adrocgie
and Journal
Call nj The Agency md Examine.
AT No. 1874 Market Street,
A few doors below the Market.
g. T.. ABDEF4A. Ag't