The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-03-14
From the Richmond Sentinel.

y NOBLE IROP0SITION.-Ne beg the partlcu-
lar attention of readers, and Of brethren Of
the press, to the following proposition We are
ready to the gentleman whenever his offer is
accepted. Surely the Confederacy produce
twenty four other men who are as large Of heart as
our friend "Pctersburg.'
Nessrs. Editors An appeal has beer made to
the farmers to make voluntary contribuuons of
bacon and flour to feed the army. 1t is hoped their
response will be prompt and liberal But the
army should be paid as we'll as fed-and it is
stated that Gen Lees army has not been paid for
several months. Hence, as the monicd men of the
country, in many cases, cannot contribute prov-
sions, let them give their Confederate Treasury
notes, which some Of them say are worthless.
They have pledged ''their lives their fortunes
aud their sacred honor" to the cause. Being out
of the army their lives are safe SO let them pre-
serve their SACRED honor by giving portion of
their fortunes Let our attachment to the cause
be now shown by work. The undersigned will be
one of twenty five to give two hundred thousand
dollars each to pay General Lees army, and thus
raise five millions; or ifthis number cannot be had,
you are authorized to say this will be paid to
any one whom General Lee may Designate If the
press will properly present this subject to the peo
pie 1t Is believed that there are patriotism and
liberality sufficient to raise one hundred millions
by contribution to the government. AS to the
ability there is no question 1t is respectfully
suggested that gentlemen who have their hearts in
the cause but do not feel able to contribute $780,
600, might make propositions of 500 900, 500 900
and $4,000 each. Start the work and see what
can be done. PETERSBURG,
WILM1NGroN.-A gentleman from Whining on
now within our lines, gives US some facts concern
ing the evacuation of Wilmington, which We have
not before seen published.
Our correspondent says:
"N hen Wilmington evacuated the houses
of many of the Home Guards were searched but
they could not be found, and consequently very
te" men liable to military duty brought out,
with the exception Of those in the regular service
Since the evacuation OF Wilmington | have been
to the Home Guard camp, aud if there we've more
than ~ men from the whole county New Han
over tina: came out with Col. Burr was mistaken
as regards numbers. Captain Bishop, Of the Will
mlneton Home Guard, came out without single
othcer or man to his Company but himself A
large number OF the railroad employees remained
and believe there was only one negro hired to
the WILMINGTON & Weldon Railroad, that belonged
to the Wilmington station, that came out. A very
few negroes we've brought out; an army officer
who ought to know, did not think there were over
ZOo. 1t Is reported that 400 negroes have already
Joined or been put In the Yankee service Some
of the army officers reported to have deserted
aud remained IN the place. The railroad steam
ferry boat, Harlee, was buried and her old Captain
b. U. Bates, is now in command of tho Yankee
exchange boat The poutoon and railroad bridges
at Northeast were so imperfectly DESTROYED that it
is said the Yankees can use them The last of the
Yankee prisoners will be delivered today and the
truce probably end''
The letter OF our correspondent was written on
the Sd instaat.-Raleigh Progress