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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-04-04
From the Raleigh Confederate.
RALEIGH, N. c., March 23,

hALElOHj ~, " Marcn loOO.
Mr. Editor: Information received from Fay
eteville, tells the writer that while in that town
General Sherman had interview with o lady, the
mother of an officer of our army, in which he told
her that che came through the South now with
moderation; disposed to burn no private property,
and 20 respect individual rights; but, if that course
did not have the effect to subdue the rebcllouS
spirit of people, he would come again, and
burn with unsparnG hand. If that course did
not have the desired effect, thon he would come
again with the knife unsheathed, and would put TO
death, without regard TO age sex, tho inhabitants
of the country"
His language, to use his own expressive words
was, that she would come again with the TORCH"
but if that coming had not the effect, "ho would
come as the savage"
Ye Gods Can the uutamed tiger know any
more ferocity than that to which he is born? Can
6ends of he'll know any more brutal aud devilish
malignity, than that to which they arc by nature
born? Can Sherman, with all his dariDablc devil.
ishness of nature, and hypocritical sanetity, be-
come more brutal and fendlikc than now.
The people of this land should rise up as q man,
and visit all the terrible vengeance Of a long pent
up wrath on him and his barbarian followers
They should strike him such blows, and visit de-
feat and death on Eim and his legions with such
an overwhelming retribution, as will forever pro-
clude the possibility Of his redeeming his christian
like promises, to the down trodden people of our
sister town.
To wage war in q civilized manner against such
ruthless foeman, is basest cowardice-rotaliation
fearful rctribution should overtake this incarnate
fehd. RETALIATION.
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Headquarters, Reserre, " C.,
Raleigh, N. c., Feb. II, 1865.

General Order 10. 5.
l. Special attention is called to the saith Article of
WAL and General Orders No Is series of 1864, from
the Adjuant and Inspector Generals Office, which will
be strictly observed in all correspondence with these
Headquarters.
All communications not properly endorsed and for
warded through the prescribed channels, will be re-
turned without action and repetition of the offence
will subject the party trial fer violation of orders.
Letter paper will be folded in three, and oolscaps in
four equal folds and endorsed thus:
l. Post or Station and date Of Letters.
2. Name and Rank of Writer.
3. Analysis of Contents.
By command of Lieut.. Gen. Holiness
CHAS. S. STRINGFELLOW,
Feb 20, 1865 l2t Maj. Asst. Adj. Gen.
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SOLDIERS CLAIMS.

The undersigned having been appointed "Commis-
sioner investigate, collect and distribute Claims of
Deceased Soldiers, gives notice that after the goth
Feb, he will be prepared to furnish the blanks where
by the wives, children, executors administrators of
deceased soldiers may have their claims placed in pro-
per form to be filed in the Auditors office in Richmond
and will every effort in his power to have the same
promptly paid.
Persons applying for blanks must forward 20 cent
postage stamp Tor 10 cent bs) to prepay the pos
tage the same.
Register of all claims will be kept, and at any
time the state of claim may be ascertaned.
HENRY E. COTTON,
Fayetteville, N. C.
March G. 1865, If
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Gbe BR8tern DRmntrat.
CHARLOTTE, N. C.

In debate on the Oregon Bill, in 1S4S, DAME
Webster said 81 understand that one-half the
people who settled 10 Illinois people, descen
dants of people, who came from the Southern
States. And | suppose that one-third OF the peo-
pie of Ohio those, descendants of those, who
emgrated from the South" We dare say that a
large proportion of the people of other North
ern States are, in like manner, Southern citizens,
or men of Soathern descent.
The most formidable armies we lave encounter
ed in this war made up of Northwestern men,
and Kentuckians and Tennesseeans 1t is the
hands of her own children that have given the
South more trouble than all the Puritan, European
and African troops combined.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-04-04

SAVED THE FLAG.-C. Il. Latham, company
Ii, First North Carolina troops, was captured at
Gettysburg with the flag of his regiment in his
grasp Seeing escape impossible, he tore tho iag
from the staff and concealed it his person. Sew
eral times he was searched by the Yankees, but
they invariably overlooked the flag. Parolod for
exchange, Latham returned to Richmond, with
other Confederate prisoners stl clinging to tho
dear relics of his countrys flag that he bad SO lpng
concealed and preserved with honor. From Tar
boro', North Carolina, Latham wrote to his CON-
mander, Col. II. A. Brown, informing him Of the
safety of the flag, and announcing his determine
ton carry it into battle again soon as his fur
Tough expired and he entered the ranks again.
Rdieiyh Conservative.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-04-04
VIRGINIA..
DERR'S FURNACE

SIX MILES EAST OF LINCOLNToN, NC.
My Furnace is now in full operation, and aa, pre-
pared to exchange Iron of all kinds for Bacon Corn
Oats &C. Castings of all kinds will be furnished for
provisions or money.
Moasses Mills, Boilers, &c. cast order on moderate
terms.
have on hand lot of Farming Iron, such as Plow
Aoulds, Tyre &c, which will be sold for money.
j. ". DERR.
Spring Hill Forge, March 81, 1864 2m
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Headers Reserves Of N. c.,
RaIEIGH March ii 1868

Special Orders, Nc. A. Extract ,
II. All Confederate officers and delivered at
Savannah, or Charleston, during November and De-
cember last and all delivered James River prior to
the st inst having been duly exchanged it is hereby
ordered that all such shall be Immediately
bed at Camp Stokes Greensboro, and Camp Holmes,
Raleigh, where they will receive further orders.
The special attention of all Enrolling Officers is
called to this Order and Circular No. l2, Current
Series Conscript Office Raleigh, n. G. Quartermasters
will furnish the necessary transp sportation
By command of Lieut.. Gen. Holmes,
CHAS. s. STRINGFELLOW,
March 20, 1855. 4t A A. General.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-04-04

PLENTY OF Provisions The Lynchburg
Republican, under the caption Of Curious Facts"
has the following:
10 his official report Of his late raid TO James
River, Sheridan says that he found provisions for
man and beast in great abundance all along bis
march. This is a beautiful commentary upon tho
liberality and policy of some of our people. When
Gen. Lee calls for provisions TO feed his needy mr.
my, are told that large sections Of the country
have nothing, aud that this and that bave
given them all, but when Yankee raiders como
along they find meat houses and corn cribs or cel
lars filed with an abundance. low is this? How
is it that our people prefer to feed ensmies to
friends?-prefcr to have their provisions taken
from them by Sheridan 10 giving them TO Lee
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-04-04
AUCTION HOUSE,
And Brokerage, Charlotte, N. G.
Third Door from. Springs corner.
C. F. HARRIS & CO.,

Will buy and sell consignment and commission,
Cotton, Tobacco, Negroes,
Gold, Silver, Bank Bills,
State and Confederate Bonds, &C. sc. &C.
Orders from a distance respectfully solicited.
c. F. HARRIS, Concord N. c.
A. W. BURTON, Lincolnton, N. C.
W. SLOAN, Charlotte, N. c..
REFERENCEs-Wm Johnston, Esq, President c. & S.
G. Railroad; B Guion, Supt W. e. & R. Railroad; L
Bates, Supt. Southern Express Company; Drucker &
Heilbrun J Blackwoed, Pres't Bank of Charlotte;
W Dewey, Cashier Branch Bank of N. c.; Harris,
Mayor of Charlotte; r Johnston, Columbia S. c.;
and l. Cohn, Augusta, Ga.
January 8, 1865 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-04-04

Josh Billings gives some advice to young lady
as to how she shall receive proposal: ''You ought
to take it kind, looking down hil with an express
hun about halftickled aud half scarf. After the
pop is over, if yure luvyer wants tew kiss you,
don't think l would say yes or no, but let the
thing kind or take its own course"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-04-04

FREsHETs IN THE NoarH.--Tho heavy freshot
and thaw inauguraied by the opening Of the recent
mild weather, have caused immense damage, ex-
tending through wide extent Of country in the
United States Throughout various States, as far
east as New Hampshire, and as far west az Mis-
sour, the rivers have been swollen to an extraor-
dinary height. and the increased volume Of water
and accelerated currents have oarrisd everything
before them overfowing thousands Of acres Of low
lands, inundatiog cities, towns and railroads. ana
sweeping off vast amounts of property. One hun
dred miles Of tho Erie railroad and several miles
of the New York Central and other principal routes
of travel were, on las: Saturday, under water.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-04-04
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.
eF He will work at old prices and take provisions
IN payment at the same rates, he will charge an
equivalent liz Confederate money.
CHARLES WILSON.
Charlotte. Jan. Q, 1865 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-04-04
COPPE R AS.

TAYLOR Il ASBURY are now prepared to furnish
by the ton otherwise, fine article of Copperas,
superior any English offered in market. Druggists
and Apothecaries supplied with chemically pure
article Address TAYLOR ASBURY,
May 5. 1868 Charlotte, N. c..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-04-04

+ 4 New Ody to make Cdlicoes rash reU-In-
fuse three gills of salt iD four quarts of boiling
water, and put the collicoes in while hot and leave
until cold In this way the colors are rendered
permanent, and will not fade by subsequent wash
ing.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-04-04

This well-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 70 town can be accommodated at
any time
TERMs-One hundred dollars for the of the Horse
during the season, and $40 to the groom-in all cases
to be paid in advance. Provisions at market prices
will be received in payment.
R RABE.
Ian
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-04-04
WHEAT! I!

The subscriber is prepared to purchase the new
crop of Wheat at the highest market price Farmers
will find it to their advantage to call at the CHAR
LOTTE STEAM MILLS before selling.
Jan'v 1864 If JNO. WILKES.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-04-04

We positively forbid all persons-white and black,
poor and rlch-from fishing in Mill Pond. Amy
one caught violating this notice will certainly be pro-
secuted We longer bear the depredations that
have been committed our premises.
Oct "a, 1864. PARKS WALLIS.
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Southern Express Company.

CHARLOTTE, N. G., Nov. 81, 1864.
On and after this date all Boxes which securely
fastened and strapped, containing stores for the n C..
Troops in the field, marked to the care of Surgeon
General Warren Raleigh, will be forwarded without
expense to either shipper consignee, and will have
preference all other freight excepting that of the
class from other States.
L. F. BATES,
Nov 81, 1864 If Asst Supt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-04-04
CONFEDERATE GOVERNMENT.

Jefferson Davis of Mississippi, President.
Alex ii Stephens of Georgia, Vice President.
j. P. Benjamin, of Louisiana, Secretary of State.
J. c. Breckenridge, of Ky, Secretary ofWa
g. A. Trenholm. of South Carolina, Secretary
Of the Treasury.
S. r. Mallory, of Florida, Secretary fthe Navy.
Geo Davis of North Carolina, Chief of the Depart
ment of Justice Attorney General.
J. H. Reagan, of Texas. Postmaster General.
The President serves six years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-04-04
PROVISION AND COMMISSION HOUSE,
Opposite THE MANSION House, sPR1Sas BUILDING,
CHARL OTTE, N @.
w. BOYD

w. BOYD
viii attend punctualiy to buying aud selling
Tobacco, Cotton, Nails,
Iron, Cotton Yarn, Domestics
Specie, Bank Bills, Bonds,
Stocks, &c, &c.
Permit me to say to my immediate felow-etizens
that have been raised among you, my habits and way
OF doing business are well known to you, and from
long experience in business hope to share liberal
patronage. -..es
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.
REFERENcEs.-Col. Williams, Capt. John Wilkes,
John Springs, H Williams, Messrs Young, Wriston
Orr, James Carson, President Branch Bank, J
Blackwood President Bank of Charlotte, Rev. Geo NJ
Everhart, Rev. r Griffith, Charlotte Hon. D NJ
Barringer, Charles Dewey President State Bank G,
Raeigh John Everett, Goldsboro; La" son
President Bank of Yanceyville, c; Rev. Thomas
Hume, Petersburg, Va; ; D Childs, Columbia, S c.
Jan l6, 1865 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-04-04

Richmond Tapers say that the enlistment Of ne.
gro troops for the army goes brayely on in that
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-04-04
FROM THE SOUTH AND WEST.

On the Goth a number of negroes built raft on
Briar creek, about 100 miles below Augusta, float
ed it out, and attempted to navigate the Savannah
river down to Savannah to reach the Yankecs.-
The raft struck torpedo which blew it to pieces,
and not one of the party has been heard of since
all lost
\ Yankee force under Crerson came out from
Memphis through Ripley, Miss, and made demon
strations against Tupelo They were met by Chal-
mers with part Of Forests command, aud hastily
retreated towards Memphis.
The Yankees burned, destroyed and evacuated
Daiton several days ago.
Two transports came up Big Black river, miles
from Canton, Miss, and removed 200 bales cot
ton placed on the bank for Government purposes.
Our troops were ordered not to interfere with the
movement
Preparations for the defence Of Mobile are very
complete. Provisions for a six months siege arc
on band. Gen. Taylor has done everything posi-
BILE for the successful defence Of tho city.
The grand jury Of Madison county, Ca, at tho
late term presented Col. borough and bis cavalry
command as a nuisance.
The Ranger, a new Confederate man of war, is
cruising on the ocean. Two Yankee vessels have
been dispatched to watch the New England coast
Negro balls, under the auspices of yankee oli
GERS, the order of the night at Charleston.
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GRAIN. LARD, &C.

On the 25th inst, the Medical Purveyor will be pre-
pared to purchase Corn, Rye, Barley and Lard, for
which market prices will be paid and Sugar Coffee,
Rice Salt Cotton Yarn and Cloth will be given in part
payment when desired
j. T. JOHNSON, Surg. l. Med. Pur.
Med Pur's Office Charlotte, March IL. 1864
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" Office.

All persons leaving Charlotte by Railroad
unired obtain Passports at the Provost MarshaIs
office. By order, Lieut. G. W. GRAGSON,
Oct IT, 1864 Provost Marshal.
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THE ~
WRSYKnM DRMOGnAT, il,
1Published every Tuesday,6
WILLIAM j. YATES,
EDITOR PROPRIETOR.
FOR SIX MONTHsC
$50 IN ADVANCE.

as5- Transient advertisements must be paid for in
advance.
nSs- Advertisements not marked on the manuscript
far specific time will be inserted until forbid, and
charged accordingly.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-04-04

FROM EAST TENNESSEE The Bristol cores
poDdent of the Richmond Whig says Stoncman
at Messy creek on the 18th, with 1000 cav
airy. His destination supposed to be Salisbury,
n. G. Persons direct from Knoxville report the
arrival there from Chattanooga, within the las. few
days, of large number of troops. North Carolina
and Lynchburg ere said to be the theme Of conver.
sation among officers and men.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-04-04

BLANK DEEDS, Warrants, Ejectments, &c
for sale at this Office.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-16

ROBBERY OF DIAMoNDs.-A young
man visited the jewelry store of orc.
Aver, No. 80 Hanover street, BostC on
Monday evening, about o'clock, and
said he had decided to take u diamond
ring which he had examined during the
afternoon. A tray containing twenty
Ave rings of different varieties was
shown him. After examining them, he
suddenly took up the Tray and made for
the door, and reached the sidewalk be-
fore Mr.. Aver recovered from his sur
prise. The latter sprang over the coun-
ter and gave immediate pursuit, for a
short distance only, as he recollected he
had left the store unattended and open to
any confederate which the first thief
might have The thief finally escaped.
AS many as 100000 strangers visit
ed New York last Monday to see the Gel
ebratiOn,
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-16
RUTLAND HERALD.
I.xuAaE. - ENolAsp COMPLIMENTS
SATURDAY, MAROH II. 1865.


IAxIuAGE. - ENGLAND COMPLIMENTS
Ay,pcA.-George Augustus Sala's vol
NV. just published in England, entitled
U.y Diary in America in the Midst OF
War" has the following passage:
you, (Americans) from Chicago TO
Cape Cod, from Nevada to Nantucket
speak very nearly the same language
and have pretty nearly the same pro-
nunciation, We speak fifty different dia-
cts-Northumbrian Lancastrian, Cam
brian, Phenician, Erse, Cockney--quc
sais Jsi Some of us lisp, and some Of us
drawl, and some of us stutter, and many
of us hem and haw, and many of us
clap on the HIS where there should be
none, and take away HIS where they
should left. We are always speaking,
and yet we speak badly. Our philolog
ical doctors disagree. We have no
Academy thank Heayen) and no Die
tionary that is TO say, we have humid
red, but do not accept any as final au-
thority. In pronunciation, Oxford is at
war with Cambridge, Dublin with
both, and Edinburgh with all. The
forum and the bar, the pulpit and the
stage, are in virulent antagonism; one
paper calls bishops domains "diocess, -
and another a diocese" and between
Alfred and Moon-the Queens English,
and the Deans English--it is difficult to
choose. You have made up your minds
that national shall be pronounced nay
tional and advertisement shall be ad-
vertyzement; that defence shall be de
Tense, and theatre theater and you are
happy.n
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-03-16

HAsTY LEGIsLATIoN.-A Washington
letter says it is difficult for the clerks Of
Congress to say what has been done and
what has been left undone, so great was
the confusion during the last forty
eight hours of the session. One rcsolu-
tion was engrossed, signed by the Vice
President and the Speaker of the House,
and presented to the President for his
signature aad nerer had been passed.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-03-17
WHO SHOULD NOT BE A WIFE.

Has that woman call to be wife who thin ks
more OF her silk dress than her children, and vis-
its her nursery no oftener than once a day?-
Has a woman a cali to be wife who sits read
ing the last new novel, while her husband stands
before the glass vainly trying to pin together 4
buttoniess shirt bosom? Has that woman q call
to be a wife who expects her husband to swallow
diluted coffee, sOggy bread, smoky tea, and wa
terry potatoes SIX days out of the seven Has
she a call to be wife who comes down to
breakfast in abominabie curl papers, a soiIed
dressing g-gown, aud shoes down at the heel?-
Has she call to be a wife whose husband love
weighs nought in the balance with her next
door neighbours damask curtains or velvet car
petI Has she call TO be wife who would
take advantage Of a moment of cOniugal weak
ness Ia extort money or extract proniseI Has
she call To be wife who takes a journey for
pleasure, leaving her husband to toll in a close
shop, aud have al eye, when at home, TO the
servants and children? Has she call 20 be a
wife to whom a good husband society is not
the greatest OF earthly blessings and house
full Of rosy children its best furnishing and
prettIPSt Ornameuts3
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-03-17
A SENSIBLE DEMOCRAT.

Mr.. Herrick Democratic member of the
House. from New York, voted in favor of the
bill to amend the Constitution 50 as to abolish
slavery, and gave his reasons tor So doing rs
follows:
Looking at the subject a. party man, from
party point OF view, as one who hopes soon TO
see the Democratic party again IN power, this
proposition seems To present a desirable OppOr-
tuuity for the Democracy TO rid itself al once
and forever Of the incubus OF slavery, and TO
Danish its perplexing issues beyond the pale of
party politics, no longer TO distract our coUnsels
and disturb the harmony Of our movements
il has been our seeming adherence to slavery.
in maintaining State rights, that has, wear by
year, depleted our party ranks until onr once
powerful organization has trailed its standard
in the dust aud sunk into hopeless minority
i'll nearly every State Of the UnisB and every
year and every day We are growing weaker and
weaker in popular favor, while our opponents
are strengthening because we will not consent
to cut loose from the dead carcass OF negro
slavery.
The Institution OF slavery was cruelty muT-
dered in the house OF It's friends when they raised
the standard of rebellion against the constitu-
tionat Government which had ever protected it
from the popular disfayor that always attached
to it in the North. When the Representatives
of the slaVeholding States with base ingratitude
deserted the Democracy, which had always sus-
tanned their rights, and left their seats in Con-
gress, white with cooperation, they had
ample power to protect slavery even from such
a measure as that now before the House, they
not only gave a deatb-slab TO the institution.
but forever abSolved the Democratic party,
, which had always protected it, from any furth-
er obligations to breast thestOrm nf popular sem
timent which viii continue to rage against it in
fall the northern States until ts prohibition as
contemplated in the resolution now before the
House, shall have been incorporated into the
Constitution. Ii is plain enough 10 my mind
that if The democratic party would gain lis su-
preInacy IN the Government of the nation it
must now let slavery sslde.''
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-03-17
THE STORY OF A TREE.

correspondent with the army before Peters-
burg, tells curious story OF large pine tree
which has long stood midway between the Uni-
on and Rebel pickets, at a point where the
lines are only twenty-five yards apart. The
trees neutral posion long projected It FROM des-
tructi6p, but the scarcity of fuel suggested a
compromise, and it was agreed that it should
be cut down, and that both parties should di-
vide It's wood. A delegate from each picket
lIne accordingly went forth to the task, and by
the vigorous axes OF both, the trunk was soon
leyeied to the earth. Then arose an animated
debate as to which OF the soldiers should have
the bute and which the branches Words were
not conclusive enough to decide the question.
and were soon changed to blows. A brisk and
bloodless combat ensued, in which the Union
man proved to be the most skillful pugilist. and
the victor triumphantly carried to his camp
fire the largest end of the log.