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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-19

TNOR RENT-One Of the ROOMS on the
T. first floor Of the GAZETTE OFFICE fronting
the street-u valuable stand for business In
orirn Of this office dec l5-lW
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-19

The San Antonio, Texas, Advocate has been
suppressed by a Colonel of negro troops, Tor
the reason that the Advocate published, as a
sWindler. an amy Colonel who had contracted
bill Of forty nine dollars with the office and
went:ofs without paying it. The editor, Judge
White, is understood to have been opposed to
secession. - " -.
The Legislature Of Tennessee, owing to the
strenuous opposition Of the Union members
from East Tennessee, having refused to allow
negro testimony to be taken in the courts OF
that State, General Fisk has been directed by
the War Department to try all cases, where
negro. testimony is involved, before special
court under the auspices OF the Freedmen's
Bureau z,
The law Of pardon is being discussed some
what in Congressional circles, and an on oat
prevails that an assault is to be made ID Radl-.
cal Congressional quarters on that portion OF
hePresident' message which claims the pow
er Of restoration on the ground OF the law OF
pardon. . 60 ,f@. Az
We re,informed by the last steamer OF the
death of Dr. Heinrich Barth, the celebrated
African explorer. He died in Africa, the the
atre of his labors, which he has done much
towards rendering better known.
Lieutenant Commander Bartlett, of the
Oneida, was arrested at Cairo on Saturday, on
the charge Of manslaughter, fer shooting
gambler, al
Austria and Mexico, it is said, are negotia
ting for the more speedy enrolment OF the
10000 Austrians who were to be furnished
for five years service
Benjamin Robinson, the editor OF the Fay
etteyille, N C., News, has been arrested by
order Of General Ruger for an article which
appeared il his paper unfriendly to the GOV
eminent. He was admitted to bail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-19

NOTICE.--I have III my possession a oO ~
IN REL MARE, which [ bought ON the ott
Instant, and which [ suppose was stolen 1roiiI
MARYLAND. The owner Of the mare can nave
her. bv coming forward, proving property,
navino damages. &C. P. P GOODING.
de 12-1Ot Fairfax Court House, va.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-19

TWO BOOKCASES and few BOOKS for
i sale at No. s, n. Patrick st. dec l9-eo2W
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-19

A CARD.-The members of the Fire Depart
n ment of this city return their thanks to
Lewis Mckenzie esq for the e supply y
of hot coffee furnished them during me IRE 1aS'
Saturday night dec FL
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-19

rs A regular monthly meeting Of the Alex
andria Christian Association will be held IN the
Baptist Church, this (Tuesday) evening; at
o'clock ROBEKI y AM hoON,
dec 19-1t recording Oecretary
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21
For the Western Democrat.

Mr. EDITOR: Public meetings. expressing patrio-
tic sentiments and giving healthy tone to public
opinion not improper; but permit me to say that
what the emergency demands is more men to fight
our battles, tlng that those who engage in public
meetings don't seem to consider. If merely
resolve to never submit to the enemy, ''resolve''
for prosecuting the war, and neglect to reinforce
our army, it is sounding brass and tinkling
cymbal' The cause of our reverses is the want of
fighting men-give Gems. Beauregard. Hardie, Hill,
Bragg and Lee men enough, and it will not make
much difference what men at home ''resolve'-the
invading enemy would be driven back. / do not
mean to say that euery who participates in a
pubiic meeting ought to go to the army, for some
may have good excuses for staying at home. but it
is thought that large proportion might CO. if not
for the war, for few months. And if they do not
go, they might at least refrain from shielding others
who are liable refrain from specializing and making
money out Of the distresses of the people, refrain
from charging extortionate prices for what they
have to sell, and in other ways show their faith by
their works. Unless the army is reinforced. volumes
of paper resolutions will not save us from being
over-run, and unless think more of their country
and less of self. ruined
It is expected of the public journals of the
try that they will speak plainly in these times add
show where the danger lest is understood that
Editors exempted to help sustain the cause and
government by approving what they may honestly
consider right and condemning what is wrong. /
hope, therefore, you will publish this and beg
people to act right while resolving right. j.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21
KILLED AND WOUNDED,
In the 4Sth n. c. Regiment in the battle of Hatcher
Run. near Petersburg. Feb. 9Th 1865.

In the 4sth n c. Regiment in the battle of Hatchers
Run. near Petersburg Feb. 5th 1865.
Co. A--Wounded Hunty severe, Williams
slight, Broom slight, IT Hubb severe. Missing,
Mullis.
Co. B-Wounded: sergt J NJ Conrad severe, Hay,
Morris, W Davis, slight.
Co. C-Ked: G Clodfeter. Wounded J S Ar
thrus, M McCrackin and W l. Davis wounded and
missing Medloek mortally, Hoover severe, Hair
slight.
Co. D-Killed: Taylor Wounded: sergt Austin,
Hunsucker and Lieut. Shaw slight.
Co. E-killed: Lieut. II W LaEey. Wounded W
Smith severe W Hinson, W Davis, Melton, A
Jenkins, slight.
Co. F-Killed: tscher Wounded: Jack Waller
since dead, Sergt Gordon aud Thomas slight
Missing, A Collins, H 5 Faulk.
Co. G-Wounded: W Baker MORTAL w Bright and
Corpl Guthrie severe, Foshee, Watson, Nj
Grub, NJ Blair, II Snyder and Moore, slight. Miss
ing, Baker
Co. H-Wounded: Essex and missing. .
Co. KILLED: H Williams. Wounded: " Medlin
slight.
Co. K-Wounded: McRae, venable and Ledac
slight, Chritz6zer and missing.
Total-Killed 5, wounded 43, missing 9. Four Of
the missing are known to be wounded.
c. PLYLER, Chaplain.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21
Died.

At Unionrille, s. c., the 9th inst, Dr. z. Fl. An
drews of Charlotte, n. c. DR.. Andrews had just e.
turned from long confinement in northern prisons
and had went to Unionriile his children, when
he died of pneumonia, Leaving disconsolate wife and
six children and large circle of friends to mourn
their loss. He was worthy member of the Methodist
Church.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21

In this county, ON the l4th inst by the Rev John
Hunter. Dr. saml B. Watson to Miss Mary E. Taylor,
daughter of VIM Taylor.
In this county, the 18th inst, by Geo. w Melon
aid, Esq, Mr. W. L. Hooverto Miss Harriet E. NichoI-
son, daughter of Jos. G. Nicholson Esq.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21
WANT ED,

man not subject to military duty and uneucumber-
ed, to superintend farm. With proper credentials
good wages will be paid and furnished with a good
home. A disabled soldier is preferred. Address me
at Puevile me in person at the old Homestead
Forest Home. W. T.. ARDREY.
February 20, 1856.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21
NOTICE.

All persons wishing to send boxes to their friends in
Co. "C,'' 9th N @. Regiment, will have opportu-
nifty of sending them by Mr Z. p Hall, who will leave
Charlotte, n g., Wednesday the.lst day of March,
1865. All persons that send boxes will please send
the sum of S. to pay expenses.
Feb. 90 1865. l.. A. POTTS, Capt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21

RECIPE FOB Coop BLAcKINo-Take hslfa
pint of syrup; half pint of vinegar; one table
spoonful of oil, (any kind and the whites of two
eggs; mix well together and thicken with SCOT or
lamp black.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21

CoNGREss-Congressh has under consideration
several important bills, but we are not aware that
any of them have been finally acted on We
think the signs indicate that measure for placing
a large negro force in the army will be adopted.
bill for that purpose has been reported by spe-
eial committee. A law imposing penalty for the
nom delivery Of tithes in 1864 has been passed
The Senate passed bill abolishing the Con-
script Bureau and the office of commander of con-
scripts, and turning the whole business of conscrp
ton over to the commanders of reserves in the
several States.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21

a Our enemies appear to be fully impressed
with the belief that the Confederaey is exhausted
and going to fall to pieces We think this impress
sion has been made on their minds by the tales of
persons who are constantly running from the South
to the North. And this will continue to be the
unless the Government stops the fleeing rats and
refuses passports to those who want to go to yankee
land to escape the responsibilities and hardshps of
a citizen of the Confederaey. We gratiied to
see that the yankee authorities have stopped the
publication of personals" between Northern and
Southern citizens. and we hope they will abolish the
passport system, and thus do us much good.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21
A CALL TO PRAYER.

We were happy and great people In orr
prosperity we forgot God and plunged ourselves into
great and abomnable sins, therefore He permitted this
horrid war to nponus
The God of nations alone deliver from it, But
He will not save until people we husihle
selves before him and cry for help LetraN the people
lay this truth to heart.
propose therefor that all christians in the Confede-
States shall meet at Throne of Grace some
hour in every day, say between II m. & p. m. and
there bring before Him who hath said ''ca
upon in the day Of trouble and will deliver thee"
respectfuly ask that this notice be copied into every
tors Of the to impress the proposition upon the
minds of their readers. CHRISTIAN.
Wilmington, N. c., Feb. IA, 1865.
We publish the above at the request of citizen
of Wilmington.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21

Our MARKET-Within the last few days the
prices of provisions have advanced alarningty in
this market. Everybody has heard of the fabu-
lous prices paid in Richmond for something to eat,
and it seems that those prices are to be relied
here. God have mercy Oh the poor people. I'm
less country frieads bring something to eat for
the large number of people accamulating in Char
lotte, the rich as well as the poor must suffer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21

DERERTERs IN WILKEs.-We understand that
the County Of Wilkes in this State has taken into
its own hands the depopulation of deserters. A
young soldier by the nauoe of Price, from Lees
army, while home on furlough, agreed without
parchment or commission, to clean out these ma
RAIDERS if the necessary force was placed at his
disposal immediately forty men volunteered
their services and in the space of fifteen days fifty
Eve of these miscreants were hung or shot VII
npington Carolintnn.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21
E We publish to-day several important oficia

r. We publish to-day several important official
Communications and advertisements. Gov. Vance's
Proclamation to the people of North Carolina. Gen.
Lees Address assuming command of the armies
of the Confederate States and offering pardon to all
deserters who return to their commands immediate
w. Cen Lees appeal to the people to return for
the use of the army all cavalry equipments, a new
Schedule of Prices for North Carolina, table
showing the amount each county is entitled to re-
ceiye from the Common School Fund, the Home
Guard Laws and Regulations issued by the Adjutant
General of the State. &c. all interesting to the
public and ought to be generally read.
A synopsis of the speeches of President Davis,
Hon. j. A. Gimer and Hon. j. P. Benjamin, at
Richmond will be found on our frst page.
sa~ Iu the present emergency, it is gratifying
to see that Col W. J. Hoke, the commandant of
this post, is acting with promptness and energy,
and is efficiently assisted by Col. Brem and the
Home Guard In times like these there is much
for these officers to do, and hope they will take
the responsibility and continue discharge their
duties with pronptness until things get more set
tied
Rag~ We would say to subscribers that will
continue to publish paper long per-
nitted to do So though 1t is uncertain how long that
will be. We by no means convinced yet that the
enemy will visit Charotteif he does, of course it will
stop the publication of newspapers temporarily We
feel it our duty to the public, and especially to our
subscribers publish paper until positively pro-
hibited. Were it for that, would willingly
pend and work for the cause of country in another
way. But until the enemy prevents from publish
ing we would not be justified in suspendng the Demo-
crst 1t has been the rule with newspaper publishers
throughout the Confederacy to pablsh their papers as
long possible
P. Sit will be by the latest that the
enemy is certainly coming this way.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21

NORTHERN ITEMs-In the Yankee House of
Representatives, MIR Dawson offered resolution
requesting the President to use all honorable
means to bring about peace, with every proper
guard which shall protect the Southern States 10
the enjoyment of their rights Laid on the table,
Is against AZ. Mr. Williams offered series of
resolutions of the same tenor which were tabled,
81 to 81
Senator Morgan was nominated as successor to
Fessendeu, but the nomination was withdrawn.
Twenty-one vessels loaded with cotton from
Savannah had arrived at New York On the 14th
gold was 208.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21

EXCHANGE OF PRfsoNERs.-The N. Y. Herald
states that after conferences extending through
nearly month between Mr. Guild, Confederate ex-
change commissioner, and COL Milford, yankee
agent, an arrangement has been made flor a COM
plete exchange of all soldiers belonging to the
side held in captivity by the other, including the
eolored troops The transfer will be proceeded
with rapidly possible henceforth till all are
exchanged. The flag of truce boats will run regu
larry between Annapolis, Nd, and Aikens Landing
James River.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21

MAJOR JOnH DeVeIeuX, quarter master OF the
North Carolina Army, gives notice to counties that
have not called for their quota of Scythe Blades,
that unless said blades applied for before the
lst of hay, they will be sold.
FROM EASTERN NORTH Observation-Disclosures
Feb. IL, 1861 have just conversed with re-
liable gentleman who came in from the front yes
terday He informs me that he had an interview
with lady who within the enemy's camp last
Thursday, and from what she cou6 learn there, it
is her opinion that the Yankees are preparing to
move in force against Weldon up the Roanoke,
and at the time make feint in THIS direction.
The Yankees have reinforced some along the
coast but not balfas heavy as reported. Ten gun
boats are said 20 be at Newbern. There seems to
be no doubt about the landing of FIVE locomotives
and rail road iron, &c at Morehead City
The enemy MADE raid last week into Jones
county, on the south side of Trent river, and de-
stroyed and carried off all the provisions belonging
to the people 10 that section they could possibly
lay their polluted hands upon.-Cor. Of Colds
boro' Journal.
DEpREDATIoNs IN HEREFORD The Raleigh
Confederate has been informed by a gentleman
just from HEREFORD county that the Bufaloes are
committing great outrages in the counties of Hert
ford and Gates-pinndering the unarmed citizens
without mercy. They visited the house of Mr.
Hiram Gatlin, an old ard respectable citizen. of
Hartford county, and stripped film of almost every
thing he owned. His loss is estimated at over
$4,000.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21

pag- We are glad to state that the large number
of Yankee prisoners encamped in the suburbs of
this town for the last few days, were removed on
Sunday and Monday last.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21

Charlotte is now overrun with refugees. 1t is
almost if not quite. impossible to obtain shelter for
shose already here, and we hear that large num-
Der of others are expected. Under these circum-
stances we think it nothing but right, that those
be made acquainted with the state of affairs here in
order that they may seek refuge elsewhere. Our
citizens, know. have done and will do all that
they to assist the unfortunate, be they rich or
poor but they overta1ed. and we would
therefore. in all kindness, advise those who may be
leaving their homes to go to the country to some
place other than Observation-Disclosures.
We copy the above for the purpose of endorsing
it, and will merely add that this town crowded
before the enemy advanced on Columbia, and con-
sequently it impossible to accommodate many
refugees from that direction. Females deserv-
ing the sympathy Of all; but the males (hearty-
looking men) who are seeking places of safety for
their bodies, instead of helping to check the advance
of Sherman. deserve nothing but contempt. Under
the present circumstances. every man ought either
to stand by his own home march out against the
enemy, inste ad of fleeing into crowded sections.
We repeat suggestion of last week. that it
would be better for -conbatants, women and
children, to remain at their own homes long as
the enemy will permit them to do 1t is next to
Impossible to find shelter away from home now.
Should the enemy advance this place, think
citizens will find that it is better to remain at
their own homes than TO flee to other places.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21

aa- We learn that Capt. Films, Commissary at
this post, is authorized to pay local or market
prices for corn, bacon, &C., for the army 1t would
be much better for people to sell their produce a:
the fair prices how paid by the Government, than
TO wait and have it impressed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21

OCCUPYING CONFEDERATE CITIEs.-At one
period, during the war of the Revolution, the
British occupied all the cities of the struggling
colonies. What did Washington think of that
~ am convinced" he wrote, "that the enemy,
long this, perfectly satisfied that the pos
session of our towns while we have an army in the
field will avail them little. It involves US in diff
cultes but does not, by any MEANS insure conquest
to them They we'll know that it is our arms, not
deeenceless towns, which they have to subdue be-
fore they can arrive at the haven of their wishes,
and that till this is accomplished, tho superstruc-
ture they have been endeavoring to raise, like the
baseless fabric of vision falls to nothing"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21

PROPER NOTICE William j. Hoke,
commandant at this pest, has issued ordor to all
persons citizens Of this county to report at his
Office and have their names enrolled
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21

bs5 Trains are running from this place to Wins
boro on the C. s. C. Road
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21

rF- The Rev. DR.. VIM. A. Smith, of the Virginia
Methodist Conference, delivered discourse in the
Presby terrain Church, in this town. on Monday even
ing last the subject of Oaths, in which he demon
strated clearly that southern born or south
citizen could conscientiously honestly take
the oath of allegiance to the United States. The
audience was very large one, and listened to the
speaker for an hour and half with marked atten-
ton. Mr. Smith is orator and Minister of consid-
cradle reputation, aad in his sermons and address
here he fully sustained that reputation.
The N. G.. CONGRESSIONAL DELEGAT1oS.-
The following announcement is made by the Raleigh
Conservative
but fact has occurred which gives us more
unmingled satisfaction than the assurances we re-
ceire from every quarter, of the entire unity and
harmony which exists in the Congressional del
"gation from this State Prior to the Peace Con-
ference it was boldly asserted here that of the
twelve of our Congressional delegation were deci-
dedly in favor of an immediate call of State Con-
~ention. We have been assured upon good author
ity that at time, there more than two of our
delegation in favor Of an early call of convention
Now it is asserted. that the results of the recent
Peace Conference have united the entire delegation
that our only hope for peace. with the blessing of
DIrlne Providence, is in the union of all Southern
hearts and arms in the struggle for liberty and indie
pendence."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21
LATEST NEWS.

We stop the press to announce that dispatch has
been received here stating that the enemy occupied
Wnnstoro last night and is certainly advancing this
way. Gen Beauregard is falling back in this direction
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21

RAID ON WAYNEsvILLE.--Col Kirk, with
three or four hundred men, made raid on
Waynessile, Haywood county, recently. There
are so many rumors in regard to the matter that
it is impossible to arrive at the truth. Capts
league and Minis, with few men, attacked him,
but with what result we are unable to learn. One
report is that the Jail and two or three private
dwellings we're burned, and large number Of ne
groes and horses carried oh-AaterUe Nens 9th,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21

" The report that DR.. Gwin. formerly Sena-
tor in the U. S. Congress, had been. made Duke
by Maxmilian, is pronounced untrue by news from
Havana, the Doctor passed through that city on
his way to Europe, having failed to obtain from
Macmillan what he wanted.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-02-21

FOREIGN INTERNATIONAL some people in the
South expected foreign Intervention in the present
war between the Confederate States and the United
States it seems that it is nothing more than what
the yankee authorities themselves greatly feared.
The correspondence between Mr. Seward and the
yankee Minister in England, Mr. Adams, is publish
ed in the Northern papers. Seward, under date of
April 81. 1864 in reply to letter from Adams, Tin
which Adams tells him that public sentiment abroad
is against the United States,) the following
significant language:
Your inference from this condition of things is
that this Government must apply itself with the
greatest possible energy to bring the civil war to
speedy and triumphant conclusion else it may
have reason to expect conflict with Great Britain
and with her aes The conflict is indeed great
one, and the ideas and interests which sustain the
parties engaged in it render it fierce and obstinate.
We must therefore. accept the it ia case
of severe domestic trial. Nth continual danger of
foreign anterrention."