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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-24
OUR CAUSE AND COUNTRY.

At no period of the war has the general anxiety
of the people been more strongly manifested, in
referenc to the condition of affairs than at
the present time. The success of the enemy in
the South, the state Of the currency, aud the sup
ply of food and raiment both for the army and
people, all combine to spread sadness over many
faces, and to awaken deep concern for the fate of
the cause and the country Congress appears to
be at its wits end and every one is anxious to
know his neighbours opinion Of the situation.
For ourself; just where we were when
the ball Of revolution started We have never had
any confdeEce in our success, except in the good
Providence and grace Of God We have never
confded in the strength of our ombnations the
skill of our generals, the courage of troops
the unanimity of our people, or the justice Of Cur
cause unless We made God our leader. For HUI
manly speaking, the odds have been vastly against
US in all material respects Hence our confidence
has waxed or waned, just we have seen our peo-
pie humble and reliant upon God and prayerful on
the one hand proud, vain lorious and wicked
and prayerless the other.
The history of the past year fully sustained us
liz this position. More than year ago our people
were down-cast aud Respondent. The campaign
upon the whole had been against US, aud very
general anxiety was felt for the issue Fortunately
both in the army and at home, the people began
to manifest the true spirit of penitence and prayer
God appeared in our ranks in the power of his
oplrlt, ana there was general awakening. Soon
our foes began to give back and at all points we
were victorious. This spirit continued to grow and
spread until summer. Thousands in the army and
at home were converted Even in the trenches
our brave troops prayed and sung praises to God
Our successes failed to humble US. Prayerlessness
vain glory, forgeialness of God mirth and wicked
ness, and defeat followed.
1t need not be bnked, that the disbursement
and dependency of the people are greater than at
any other period. Our difficulties have Increased
upon us and the cloud is denser and more portcn-.
tous We are in danger of absolute inertness and
submission to the foe. Thu. courage and forttude
of the people at home, seem to have forsaken them,
and crime and sin abound among us. If we are
more disheartened, we nevertheless greater sim
ners Our chastisemens have not humbed us, nor
have we drawn nigh to God. If this state of things
continue ruin is inevitable.
What now We believe there is yet mercy
with God that he may be feared: Our case is not
so desperate unless of choice we make it So If
we are ruined it is our own fault. Gods arm is
not shortened that it cannot save. He is ready to
come to our delverance, if we humble ourselves
and call upon his Faith in God-humble
reliance upon Him, will infuse new life, new
spirit into people. We need but to rally our
faith, courage and determination, and God will
help Us. Let prayer be made by Gods people in
earnest for the cause and the country-N e.
Christian Aduocate
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-24
HOSPITAL, PURCHASING AGENTS.
MEpIo6L DIREcroR's OFFICE,

- MEDICAL DIRECTOR 3 OffiCE, [
General Hospital N. c., Raleigh, Jan IA, 1865.
The following named men having been appointed
Agents for purchasing Butter, Eggs, Chickens,
Ducks, Turkeys and other provisions for the .use
of Hospitals ia this State--excepting the following
named articles, which are not to be purchased by
them. viz: Bacon, Beef, Mutton, Pork, Wheat,
Flour. Corn Meal, Dried Apples, Beans, Rice,
Sugar. Whiskey, Apple or Peach Brandy, in the
counties designated:
Private p M Roberts, Co G, 18th Regi.
ment. in Cleaveland, Rutherford and Lincoln
Private VIM Lawing, Co ii, SD Regiment,
private NJ & Hull, Go A, 18th N G Reg't, in
Lincoln, Catawba, Cleaveland, CASTOR, Rutherford
private NJ D l. Moody, Co I, 37th IN G Reei-
ment, in Mecklenburg, Lincoln, Castor, Catawba,
Cabarrus and Union.
Private Rufus Williams, Co G, 66th N Regi-
ment, in lredell, Rowan, Meckienburg, CASTOR aud
Private j w Linney, Co 9, 3sth Regi-
ment, IN Iredell, Catawba, Caldwell, Alexander and
Surry.
Private VIM NJ Eudy, -, in Cabarrus, Union
and Stanly.
Private f H Powell, -, in Iredell, Davie,
Wilkes and Rowan.
Provost Marshals, Enrolling Officers. Militia
Officers and Magistrates requested TO arrest as
i'm pustors, all persons claiming TO be Agents for
the Hospitals in this State, who have not written
authority approved by me
p. E. HINES, Surg, Med. Director.
Let it be remembered that these Agents not
authorized to purchase Bacon, Beef, Mutton, Pork,
Wheat, Flour, Corn Meal Dried Apples, Beans,
Rice, Sugar, Whiskey, Apple or Peach Brandy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-24
NoRTHgnN ITEMS.

Mr.. Blair,s mission still exestes much comment.
The Washington correspondent or the new 1oiA :
World telegraphs the following on the llth ins.;
"The very air has been thick and heavy with
peace rumors to day. fresh impetus mas Deen
given them by the development OF the TACT tha'
the Democratic politician alluded to IN the morn
ING papers as having also gone to Richmond on
,eace mission. BY permission of the President, Is
m less ,ersonaee than General Singleton, OF
Illinois. He only preceded Frank Blair by day
or two.
Coupled with this, it is said that, n secret ses-
sion of the rebel Congress, Mr. McMuen's reso-
lutions, introduced some time since, have been
agreed to- and the commissioners haze been Sc
lseted on the part Of the C0i.Jeoerocy to meet at
General Grant s-headquarters Their names are
said to be-: Orr, of South Carolina; Gimer, OF
North Carolina, and Alexander III. Stephens, the
rebel Vice,President These are the rumors.-
The facts are that Frank Blair and General Single
ton have separately gone on missions devoted TO
peace, though the former has other business.
Among the rumors prevailing here to-day was
one to the effect that General Grant had teie-
qrda1hed that Alexander FL Stephens had solicited
a pass through has lines to uisit Washington"
The Philadelphia Inquirer, on the same subject,
says:
eve trust that it will turn out that he (Blair)
has gone to Richmond upon his own business, and
quire him to go within the enemy's lines. We
can only regret that he was not required to de-
clare, before going, that he would pot undertake.
to play the part of an am 5assador. No good can
come Of these super serviceable emissions" They
can lead to tangible result, aud they lower the
dignity Of the nation, which seems to authorize
such irregular and undarhahded expedients which
can only be gained by the diplomacy of such
ambassadors Grant, Sherman, Thomas and
Sheridan
The New York World says England and France
will not permit the Union to be restored, and will
recognize the Confederacy before the 4th Of March.
The World sets afoat story that the French aud
English Ministers have notified MIR Seward of the
intention of their Governments to recognize the
Southern Confederacy, on the Government of the
latter abolisbipg slavery.
The New York News printed the Confederate
Constitution in full New Years day, aud de-
clared it better than the Constitution of the United
States, because of its "clearer and more explicit
enuncation of the doctrine of State rights"
Edward Everett died Sunday, the 18Th, of
apoplexy.
/ Fort Smith was evacuated by the Federals. a
considerable Confederate force of infantry and ar
tlery got between Little Rock and that place COM
pelling the evacuation.
In the Yankee House of Representatives on
Monday, 10th, Cox, of Ohio, offered resolutions ia
favor of the appointment Of Poaoe Commissioners.
Laid the table-yeas "a, nays 81.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-24
WAR NEWS.

NoprrRsN AecognT OF THE CAPTURE OF Fort
F1sHER.-Richnond, Jan. 20 -Northern papers,
of the 18th, reschiefy filed with official aid an
official reports of the capture OF Fort Fisher. A
/ SUMMARY in the Baltimore American says the feet
and army transports sailed together from Beaufort,
aud arrived at the scene of operations Friday
The troops we're promptly landed without oppcsi-
ton. Saturday the bombardment of the fort CON-
menceG Sunday the assault made. In this
the navy participated, Porter having landed 2,e00
seamen and Marines with orders to board the fort
on the sea face. The troops were commanded by
| General Terry, and were composed OF the same
division which participated in the Butler expedi-
ton, strengthened by the additon of brigade.
/ The assault commenced at half past 3 in the
afternoon, and full possession of the works OBJ
tanned al TO- after desperate and sanguinary fight
The Federal loss is heavy, especially in officers -
Gen. Curtis was wounded.
The garrison fell back to the extreme end of
Federal Point where they we're captured
! The American says we captured over 1000
| prisoners, including General Whiting and Colonel
/ Lamb, both wounded, and II guns The latest
dispatch gives higher figures After the fort was
OCCUPIED, the magazine exploded by accident,
killing 200 Yankees, and wounding great many,
The Yankee loss during the fight about 900
killed and wounded. Rebel loss about 500.
From CHARLEsToN-Char Jan 10
About midday all the vessels of the feet raised
their flags and fired a salute. There has been un-
usual activity displayed amongst the feet to-day,
and on Morris Island The humber Of Monitors
has increased and eight are off Morris Island.
Nothing known of Shermans movements.
l. RETURNED PRISONERS ARRIvED.-Richmond,
Jan. 20--Flag Of truce boat arrived at Varina to-
day with 500 returned prisoners. N farther par
ticulars. Only telegraphic communication thus
far.
FRoM PETERsBURG.-We have nothing to re-
port from the front this morning The two armies
are confronting each other in state of perfect
quetudea and only the rickets keep up an appear
ance Of actual hostility.
Truces have been observed on different portions
of the lines several times recently, occasoned by
the transfer of parties across the lines. On such
occasions the soldiers, relieved from their monoto-
nous watchings. mount the breastworks and walk
to and fro with npunity-Erpress, 17h.
SINKING OF A YANKEE MONITOR
January IA Yankee monitor on picket duty
between Forts Moultrie and Sumter, sunk last
night-supposed by torpedo. Only the smoke
stack left above the water.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-24
OAK GROVE ACADEMY,

MkCKLkNBURG COUNTY, n. G.
The undersigned, Graduate o the South Carolina
College, hereby respectfully informs the public
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
been regularly engaged in teaching for the last or
twelve years, he hopes to be able give satisfaction
TO those who may favor him with their patronage.
Tuition, per Session Of Trenty Weeks:
Elementary Branches, SEQ 90
Higher English Branches, 100 90
Classics, -., $50 oO
For further information in refereEse to Board &C.,
address the undersigned at Charlotte, N. C.
J. T. CAUTHEE.
January 8, 1868 3mpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-24
ON CONSIGNMENT,

Star Candles 100, 900 English Percussion Caps; small
fine French Broad Cloth, black 500 feet heavy
English Sole Leather Betting, IL inches wide rs feet
do. s inches wide 200 feet do. inches wide
500 Lbs Liquorce suitable for TobacconiSts.
lot of slightly damaged She etng,-
IL dozen pairs Cotton Cards, Rice &c.
500 Sacks dry Virginia Salt
600 Boxes Tobacco,
100 Reams Paper, commercial note,
800 Kegs Nails, we'll assorted.
c. F. HARRIS 4 CO.,
Auctonecrs, Commission Merchants Brokers.
Jan ., 1863 t6
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-24
DEBRIS FURNACE

SIX NILES EAST OF LiSCoLSToN, No
Ny Furnaceis now in full operation, and I am pre,
pared to exchange Iron Of all kinds for Bacon Corn
Oats, &c Castings of all kinds will be furnished for
provisions money. =.
MoIasses Mills, Boilers &c, east to order on moderate
terms. -
want to hire for the ensuing year forty or fifty
negro men-two or three of them must be mechanics.
Address me at Lincolhton, NC.
J. W. DERR.
Spring Hill Forge Dec. le, 1854 ,2m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-24

CHARLOTTE, ". c., Nov. II, 1864.
On and after this date all Boxes hch securely
fastened and strapped, containing stores for the NJ o.
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 over all other freight excepting that Of the
same class from other States.
L. y. BATES,
NOV Il, 1868 Asst SUIT.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-24
AUCTION HOUSE,
And Brokerage, Charlotte, ". G.
Third Door from Springs corner.
C. f. HARRIS l. CO.,

C. f. HARRIS l. CO.,
Will buy and sell consignment and commission,
Cotton, Tobacco, Negroes,
Gold, Silver, Bank Bills
Stale and Confederate Bonds &c. &c &c
Orders from q distance respectfully solicited.
G. +. HARRIS, Concord, N O.
A. w. BURTON, Lineoluton, N. O.
W. SLOAN, Charlotte, N. G.
RRrERENcEs-Wm Johnston, Esq, President G. g.
c. Railroad Guion Supt. W. c. & r. Railroad; l.
F Bates, Supt Southern Express Company Drucker
Heilbrun; J Blackwood, Prest Bank of Charlotte; 7
W Dewey, Cashier Branch Bank ofN. O.; S Harris,
Mayor of harlote; r Johnston, Columbia, S. O.;
and L Cobn, Augusta, Ga.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-24
e. o., saeckienbarg Co., N. c., /

CHARLOTTE, Jan. 10, 1860. I
All youths in this county, who have attained the age
of seventeen years and have reported for duty
will report to this Office Immediately, prepared go to
camp d. c. WADDELL
Jaa l6, 1855. 1t Lieut.. and Co. E. O.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-24
TAx-sN.KEND NOTICE.

We will attend the following places for the pur-
pose Of taking the Returns Of the Second Glass Crop,
which consists of Corn Buckwheat, Rice, Irish Poia-
toes, Cured Fodder, Sugar. Molasses Peas and Beans
Ground Peas and Cotton:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-24
VIM. +. DavidsDn

ATTORNEY AT Law, CHARLoTTE, N c.,
Will resume the practice Of Law in the Courts If
Mecklenburg county, and will attend to the collection
of claims, &C.
January 9. 1868
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-24

DEsERTER KILLED Joe Wright, a deserter
from the 10Th regiment n G. troops, was killed in
Cleveland county short time since. Five others
were. captured and sent to Camp Stokes
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-24
NOTICE.

positively forbid all persons from hunting on my
land. longer bear the depredations that have
been committed my premises,
A A. ALEXANDER
January 9, 1865 lm-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-24
CARRIAGE WORK,
Wagon-wo1k and Woodwork Of all
e
kinds, and Blaoksmithing.

The subscriber has removed his workshops n the
formerly occupied by Charles Overman near the
presbyterian Church, where he is prepared 10 do all
ceive prompt attention
Ia He will work at old prices and take provisions
IN payment at the same rates, he will Charge an
sqnivalentiE Confederate money
CHARLES WILSON.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-24

Neither House had quorum on Tuesday, the
day fixed for the re-assembling of the Legislature
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-08-03
How to Prevent a Divorce.

When the senior Jonathan Trumbull
was Governor Of Connecticut, gentle
man called at his house, requesting to
see him. Accordingly he was shown
into his private office, and the Governor
came forward to meet Squire W,
saying,
:" Good morning, sir, I am glad to see
you"
Squire w. returned the salutation,
adding, as he did SO,
"I have called on very unpleasant
errand, sir, and want your advice. My
wife and | do not live happily together,
and I am thinking Of getting a divorce.
What do you advise, p
The Governor sat few moments in
deep thought, then turning to the Squire
said
allow did you treat your wife when
you were counting her, and how did you
feel towards her at the time Of your
marriage?"
After long pause the Squire replied,
II treated her as kindly as | could, for
[ loved her dearly at that time.
"Wcll," said the Governor, Ego home
and court her now just as you did then,
and love her as when you married her,
Do this in the fear Of God for one year,
and then come to me and tell me the
result.
The old Governor then said, "let US
pray" They bowed in prayer and then
separated. When a year had passed
away the Squire called again to see the
Governor, and graspiDg his hand, said,
II have called, sir, to thank you for the
good advice you gave me, and tell you
that my wife and myself are as happy
as when we were first married. | can
not be grateful enough for your coun-
sell"
II am glad TO hear it, said the Gov
ernor, land hope that you will continue
to court your wife as long as you live.
The result was that the Squire and
his...wife lived happily together to the
end of life. Let those who are thinking
of separation in these days go and dc
likewise.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-08-03
Putnam's Clothes Wringer,
NO W0OD-WORK no SWELL OR SPLIT.

NO WOOD-WORK 70 SWELL OR SPLIT.
NO .numn-scHGws GET OFT OF ORDER.
Warranted Win or Without Gag Wheels.
1t took the ftst premium at itty-seyeh State and
County Fairs III 1863, and is 1cithout an exception, the
Patented in the United States, England, Canada,
and Australia Agents wanted i'll every town, and
Energetjc agents can make from So to $40 per day
sample Wringers seat Express paid on receipt Of
price
Manufactured and sold, Wholesale and retail by
THE PUTNAM MANUFACTURING COMPANY,
No. 10 Platt Street, New York Cleveland ONO, and
Bennington, Vt, S. G. NORTHRoP, Agent
WHAT EVERYBODY KNOWS, VIZ:
That Jron aoeH qalroaized avW not rust.
That simple machine is better than complicated
That Wragcr should be sclf-adjpstag durable, and
That 7hr,nb-screms and Fastenings cause delay and
trouble 10 rcg,tiatf and Keep IL oTder.
That GOOD soakedi IN hot a0atef ~W 'oef SHRINK ana
sDttt
That rood bearings for the SHAFT to in 'oH soear
That the Iutnan, Wringer, ,0ih sothOHt cogoh,ess
1giU not tedr the cothes.
That cog-acheel seg1aators are not essential,
That the Putnam Wring@r has all the ddranfdGes and
Of one Of the disgdraptages obore nanrd
That al eAo haretes ted il ronounoe The best #r'"g-
er crer nude
That il acM sOriog thread o. Jed-quiH gittout al
teTotion.
We might fiji the paper with testimonials, put Wo
insert only few TO convince the skepticaI u sueh
there be and say to all test Putnam's Wringor.
Test is THOROUGHLY with Any and ALL others, and If
not entirely satisfactory, return it.
Putnam Manufacturing Co:
GEyTLEMES II know from proctfcot e1perience that
iran peH guaranteed qgdh zinc viii not oTidize, or
rlst one partfcte. Tie Putnam Wringer is as near
perfect as possible, oad can che@rfntty recommend
ii 10 be the best IN Yours Tf1pecDrHy,
J. w. WHEELER, Cleveland Ohio.
Many years experience in the galvaaizng busi-
ness enables toendorse.the above statement in all
particulars.
New YORK. Jan 1864 JNO. 6. LEFFKRTS,
We have tested PutpaIn's Clothes Wringer by prao-
teal working aud know that it will do. II Is cheap;
it is sim lie il requires room, whether at work
rest child operate it, it does its duty thoroughly;
il saves time and it saves and tear. We ear
nestIy advise all who have nuct washing to do, with
all intelligent persons who hare axy, TO bny this
Wringer. 1t win pay for Itself IN year at most
n23- ul5 Hon. HORACE GREEDY.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-08-03

A TIMELY REpRooF-Humor and
sharp wit are never put to better use
than in answering fool according to
his folly, and we could wish that re-
proofs like the following were more fire.
quent:
Some FIVE or six years ago, in one Of
the trains of cars runningbetween New
ark and Jersey City, New Jersey, there
was young naval officer, who was al
ways intermingling his conversation
with the most profane oaths. A young
lady was so situated that she could not
but hear every time he swore. At first
she bore it with perfect equanimity !;
then, as it continued, and rather in
creased in the shocking character of his
imprecations, she began to grow fdgety
and her eyes flashed. We knew a bolt
would soon be shot, and that it would
strike him. 1t came directly.
"Sir, can you conversion the Hebrew
tongue p
"Yes,' was the answer, in half I'M
conscious but slightly sneering tone.
"Then," was the reply, IF you wish
to swear any more, you would greatly
oblige me, and probably the rest of the
passengers also, if you would do it in
Hebrew"
Watched him. Ithad hit His col
or came and went-now red, now white.
He looked at the young lady, then at
his boots, then at the ceiling Of the cars;
but he did not swear any more, either
in Hebrew or English, and he probably
remembered that young lady.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1865-08-03
Our Mistakes About Each other.

Not one man in ten thousand sees
those with whom be associates, as they
really are. IF the prayer Of Burns were
granted, and we could all see ourselves
as others see us, our self estimates would
in all probability, be much more erro-
neous than they are now. The truth IS,
that we regard each other through va
riety Of lenses, none Of which are cor
rect. Passion and prejudice, love and
hate, beneyolence and envy, spectacle
our eyes, and utterly prevent us from
seeing accurately. Many whom we
deem the porcelain Of human clay are
mere dirt, and a still greater number Of
those we put down in our "black book"
are no further off from heaven, and
perchance little nearer than the CEN
sors who condemn them. We habitually
undervalue or overvalue each other,
and in estimating character the shrewd-
est of us only now and then make true
appraisal of the virtues and defects OF
even our closest inmates.
1t is not Just or fair to look at charac-
ter from a standpoint Of ones own selec-
ton. A mans profile may be unpre-
possessing, and yet his full face agree
able. We once saw young man whose
timidity was standing joke with his
companions, leap into river and save
boy from drowning, while his tormen
tors stood panic struck upon the bank.
The merchant who gives curt answers IN
his counting house may be tender hus-
band and father, and kind helper OF
the desolate and oppressed. On the
other hand your good humored person,
who is all smiles and sunshine in pub
lie, may carry something as hard as the
neither mill stone in the place where his
heart ought to be-
Such anomalies are common. There
is this comfort, however, for those whose
MEASUREMENTS ftheir fellow mortals lean
to the kindly side-such wrongs 60 to
their credit in the great account. He
who thinks better Of his neighbors than
they deserve, cannot be bad man, for
the standard by which his judgment is
guided is the goodness Of his own heart.