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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-17
PROVISION, COMMISSION,
Brokerage House,
OrPosIrE THE MANSION House, SrRlSGs' BULDKs,
CHARLOTTE, ~ g.

. CIAhLO1lE, ~. T..
w. BOYD
Will attend punctually to buying and selling
r.. Tobacco, Cotton, Nails,
Iron, Cotton Yarn, Domcstics
Specie, Bank Bills Bonds
Stocks, &c, &c.
Permit me to say to my immediate fellow citizens
that have been raised among you my habits and way
of doing business well known to you and from a
long experience in business hope to share libe raj
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 a. M to o'clock p. m
REFERENcEs.-Col. l. Williams, Capt. John Wilkes,
John Springs, II b Williams, Messrs Young, Wrston
Orr James II Carson, President Branch Bank, J
Blackwood, President Bank of Charlotte, Rev. Geo
Everhart, Rev. FL Griffith, Charlotte; Hon. d NJ
Barringer, Charles Dewey President State Bank N G,
Raleigh : John A Everett, Goldsboro; J J Law son
President Bank of Yanceyve, C; Rev. Thomas
Hume, Petersburg, Va; L Childs, Columbia, 8 c.
Jan Is, 1865 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-17
PUBLIC SALE.

AS Admnstratrx of the Estate Of J. II. Propst, de-
ceased will sell at his late residence in Charlotte
TUESDAY 24th of January.
2 or tets of Blacksmith's tools
sets Of wa yon makers tools
fouf horse wagons rEa
two horse wagon
twohorse Express wagon
A lot oi wagon lumber
large lot of aid iron
Some hOusehod and kitchen furniture &c, DC.
Terms nade known on day Of sale.
~ MARIA PROPST,
Jan. 16flse5 1t Administrative.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-17

Porter says that he fired one hundred and fifty
shells minute at Fort Fisher. He thought he
had silenced all the guns, but Butler aud Weitzel
found it otherwise. This exceeds our estimate,
and goes to show that the bombardment of Fort
Fisher was indeed the most furious ever known
Wi2nainQton Journal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-17

DESTRUCTIVE RAIN.--On Monday night and
Tuesday morning last this section of country was
visited by the heaviest rain known for many years.
1t commenced raining at o'clock Monday evening
and continued all night until Tuesday about IL
o'clock. accompanied with heavy wind for portion
of the time. From all directions we hear of the
damage and destruction of mills bridges, &c. The
railroad lines leading to this place all injured
more or less causing the stoppage of trains for a
few days. The rivers and creeks in the surround
ing country. Were impossible for day two.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-17
AUCTION HOUSE,
And Brokerage Charlotte, ~. G.
Third Door from Springs corner
C. r. HARRIS L. CO.,

Will buy and sell consignment and commission,
Cotton, Tobacco, Negroes,
Gold Silver, BaDk Bills
State and Confederate Bonds, &c. &C. &c.
Orders from distance respectfully solicited.
c. F. HARRIS, Concord, " G.
A. W. BURTON, Lincolnton, N. O..
w. SLOAN, Charlotte, N. c.
RsFEREYcBs.-Wm Johnston, Esq, President C. & s.
c. Railroad; Guion, Supt. w. c. a r. Railroad; L
Bates, Supt. Southern Express Company Drucker q,
Heilbrun; Backwood, Pres't Bank of Charlotte; y
W Dewey Cashier Branch Bank ofN. e.; s A Harris,
Mayor of Charlotte NJ Johnston Columbia, s. O.;
and L Cohn Augusta, Ga.
January 8, 1865 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-17
VIM. F. Davidson,

ATTORNEY AT Law, CHARLOTTE, N. c..
Will resume the practice Of Law in the Courts Of
Meckenburg county, and viii attend TO the collection
Of claims, &c. $50
January Q, 1855 At
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-17

The CONFEDERACY ABROAD.-Capt Semmes.
who commanded the Confederate cruiser Alabama,
having returned to his home in Mobile, made a
speech in that city recently in response to sere-
made, in which he said:
Il bring you good news from across the water,
too. The whole world is looking on you with ad-
niration and wonder. There all know and feel and
sympathize with your unexampled achievements.
They have you without an army, without a
navy without arms, without munitions, without re-
sources, develop and organize and produce them,
and win victories that excite the warmest feelings
in your-favor and command the highest respect for
you. And well may this be. You are making
history that will embazon the highest pages of her
volumes. Ordinarily man is born. he marries and
he dies, and there is end of him. thank God to
have found my lot cast with yours in these days of
imperishable glory. You and your dead will live
forever, and if l have done my duty, shall share
that illustrious fate with you. l could desire no
higher honor"
In regard to the operations and effects of our
cruisers on the ocean, Capt Semmes said
Il have. indeed, had command of two or three
small ships, and have done the best could with
them in support of this revolutions which still shakes
our land from centre TO extremity. One effect
which has been produced by them is that of making
it O rare thing to see the flag of enemy
floating on the waters o. the most distant seas
Their carrying trade has been crippled If not ami
hilated, and their vessels passed to English and
French holders. Another effect is that flag has
been carried with honor and received with respect
over nearly the whole world | have carried it over
three fourths of the globe. and even among people
in Africa whose very existence is but little known;
and nowhere have known it received with anything
but respect This is some contribution to the cause
of our country. 1 desire nothing more than that it
may be classed with those of yourselves and others
who have endeavufed to do their duty
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-17

In Catawba county, on the 25th ultimo, Mr.
Turbyfll to Miss Mary Eller.
In Wilmington, on, the sth inst, Mr. Avon =. Hall I
Mrs Caroline A. Worth.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-17

EGs~ meeting of the citizens of Columbia held
last week. and resolutions adopted requesting the Pres
ident appoint Gen. j. E. Johnston the command of
the defences of South Carolina.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-17

Il Our subscribers at Jonathan's Greek, Hay
wood county nform-us that for the past two months
the Democrat does not reach that office until eleven
DAYS after it is published, although other papers
pass ing over the same route arrive in regular time
We don't know the cause of this delay-the paper
is mailed here aud started off at the right time, az
ways without fail.
The yankee papers somewhat exercised at a
rumor carried to the North by deserters, that Gen.
Lee intends massng large army in Virginia and
march into the North determined to conquer or
die in the attempt"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-17
FIRE IN SALISBURY.

About O'Clock Friday morning, Mr. Jas H. Enniss
building DIETER known the old George Brown house
little progress, when first discovered, but owing to the
very combusble nature of the buildings all efforts to
the flames proved useless until the houses from Mr.
VIM Murphys brick row, following the street around to
that of Jas H. Enniss (now usedas Commissary depot
LAID in ashes. Several of the consumed were
occupied by officers of the government Commissary and
Quarermaster depos workshops &c. but little probable
property either belonging to the government or ndivd
uafs destroyed. Mr. Carncross who occupied rooms
in the Enniss building store and ssdence lost every
thing. Mr. Enniss himself, who Ny carrying on shoe
factory for the government lost between eight and ten
thousand dollars worth of leather The governments
loss in leather. tools, &c probably e1nouns to eighty
thousand dollars Its loss in the Post Quarcrmasters
department comparatively small The owners of the
buildings consumed, Messrs Enniss, Fraley, McNeeiy
& Young, and the Messrs Hall the principal sufferers
The government loss of leather in A Enniss factory
was owing the fact that the fire occutd in
mediatey under the leather rendering absolutely i'm
possible to remove it.
priated by rogues in the confusion Tie @ Ms loss
greatest in this way also; though his private loss
siderable.
The fire was undoubtedly the work Of an incendary.
1t originated in of the Ennis building occu
pied by Mr. Smithdeal Mr. Smithdeal was absent and his
store was closed but the miserable miscat who perpe
trated the deed is believed entered this rom set fire to
the building and reclosed the doors. No has, yet
been identified the guilty person. but strong suspicious
rest upon several who universally odious the
munity, well as disloyal to the South.
We in hopes that the fire which rcceny occurred
at Charlotte, under very suspicious crcumst@ces would
prove warning to our people which would inspire in
creased vigilance against like disaster, but il seems that
so. We hear of fires in all directions Nobody
knows how they originate 1t is announced lint it is the
work of an incendiary The people accept it satsac-
tory and their wanted security-fata criminal
security Let them from their lethargyR We have
enemies in mdst-motal enemies to our Cause and
government. Let there be vigant commtteesiastuted
in every town, and village. and community. Show no
mercy to dsoyalty and treason Send those who are
against us the lines put them in prison md let
those guilty of crime be punished with the utmost gor of
the law.-SAIIsBURY WATCHN1AN. --
Further inquiries concerning the fire at this place,
lead us to believe that it, too was the work Of an
ncendiary or ncendiaries. There seems tobe
plan on foot to destroy government stores.E All
strangers and suspicious characters should betcare-
fully watched in these times. .
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-17

The frst Session Of 1865 will commences the 9th
of January. Board Sl75 per month. Tuition from
500 to $50 per Session of twenty weeks
J. Nm. CALDWELL.
statesylIe, Jan 9, 1865 2tPd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-17

~ We have received no mail from Richmond
or Petersburg for the past week. in consequence,
suppose, of damage to the Railroads by the late
rains. The breaks in the roads about re-
paired, Informed, and we hope the mails will
again arrive with regularity.
DEAD BODY FoUND.--A subscriber at Glover
Bottom. 1redell county, writes as follows:
"On the 18th inst. was taken out of Catawba River
hnd buried at the Flat Landing of III. E. Soars,
ESQ, the dead body of man very much decayed,
Supposed to have been in the water a considerable
lime, so that he could not be recognized. He had
On knapsuck and some little things in his pocket,
showing that he was q soldier. Nothing was found
fl ~ afford information as to who be was,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-17
E. o., Ieckienburg Co., n: c..

All youths this county, who have attained the age
of seventeen years and have not reported for duty
camp d. G. WADDELL,
Jan l6, 1861 It Lieut.. and Co. z. o.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-17

Some of Col. Palmer's scouts encountered
Flth three or four hundred men, near the Red
OF Chucky, few days since. aud skirmish
60, IN which the scouts had three or four men
go. Being largely outnumbered the scouts
Hek. Col. Palmer, with sufficient force, had
n into that section. -Asheritie Neacs, 5h.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-17
NOTICE.

positively forbid all persons from hunting my
land. can longer bear the depredaons that have
been committed on my premises,
A. A. ALEX AMBER.
January 9, 1865. lm-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-17
MEDICAL NOTICE.

Ny Books and Accounts are ready for settlement.
All persons interested will please walk into my Office
and pay up if they wish to pay in Confederate morey
J. 81. MILLER, VI. D.
January l6, 1865. 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-17

Aas The defence, by the North Carolina troops,
of Fort Fisher is almost unprecedented IN military
warfare Never, in this any other war, has any
fort, with the single exception Of Sumter, been
subjected to such an assault Twenty thousand
shells were thrown into it, during bombardmelt
the most furious in naval annals. But the span
tan band by whom it was defended never dreamed
of surrender. They left such humiliation to those
whom the sight of a few gunboats can paralyzc out
of chivalry and patriotism. The whole Confede-
racy will do honor to these heroic men. North
Carolina has reason to be proud of such sons. No
State in the Confederacy has contributed more to
the common defence, and none can show more
splendid record Of courage and resolution. The
handful of malcontents in her borders should no
more be permitted to eclipse the fame OF such men
as fought at Fort Fisher, and upon hundred 9th
er battle fields than the spots on the sue to hide
its transcendent glory and Observation-Disclosures
Dispatch.
sg- A gentleman and good citizen, living with
in fifty miles of Charleston, was called on lately
by deputation of his servants. The spokesman,
very intelligent servant, stated briefly the views
of his fellow-servants in substance as follows
eve know where and who our friends are. If
the Yankees come to trouble US, Massa, we take
to the woods, and you must not be afraid for Us.
We will do all we can to find you out.
These good servants--like all servants who have
found good masters-knew and acknowledged
their interests and best welfare, and they went to
their master thus after hearing stirring rumors
that bad been industrously propagated by SPIES
traitors, tories and gold sellers among us, that
Wilmington had been taken; that the Yankees
were Smelling or investing Branchsille, and that
Sherman was marching without kindrance or OPP
position on Charleston.
While these good servants were thus showing
their preference and loyalty, and devotion to truth
and duty, few creatures wearing petticoats add
calling themselves wisest of men, who are living on
Confederate rations, were expressing openly and
insolently their hopes and wishes for Sherman
The example of other cities should warn Us that
a very few such creatures among Us and with us
may do us more injury than regiment of eue-
mics 1t is time to know and mark all who are
with us and not for u.s. Charleston Courier
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-17
LincOintOn Female Seminary,
OAK GROVE ACADEMY,

NECKLENBURG COUNTY, N. C.
The undersigned, a Graduate o f,the Sonth Carolina
College, hereby respectfully informs the public that he
has opened Academy, for the reception of pupils
six miles below Charlotte, convenient the c. s. c.
Rsilroad in pleasant and healthy locality Having
been regularly engaged in teaching for the or
twelve years. he hopes to be able to give satisfaction
to those who may favor him with their patronage
Tuition, per Session Of T0enty Weeks!
Elementary Branches, SEQ 90
e Higher English Branches, 100 90
Clashes, $50 90
For further information in reference TO Board &C.,
address the undersigned at Charlotte, N. @.
j. T. CAUTHBN.
January 9, 1865. Smpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-17

A yankee correspondent of the New York Herald.
writing from St. Louis Missouri, makes the follow
ing remarks in regard to the Confederate troops in
the trans Mississippi Department. We don't be-
Gen Kirby Smith, but it would be well if the con-
duct of all our officers closely scrutinized,
and where they found engaged in specializing
and devoting their attshtion to money making, an
example should be made that would deter others
from like practices
your readers have doubtless noticed the COM
plants of the Richmond papers as to the imbecity
of their Lieutenant General E. Kirby Smith. West
of the Mississippi river, and their remarks urging
resumption of the offensive on his part. The rebels
have probably never heard the truth of affairs on
this side of the river. They have army in Ar
kansas and West Louisiana and Texas of about
thirty thousand men; but they are scattered as
to be useless The real trouble of the rebels about
Kirby Smith is if they only knew it. that he is af
fected by what is known in this section G.. 0. b.
in plain English, 'cotton the BRAIN" He has
accumulated fresh lots of cotton on the Washita
and Tensas Rivers in Arkansas and it is we'll
derstood among cotton brokers that he is perfectly
willing to admit traders inside his lines, and ex-
change cotton for gold merchandise, if the parties
elude the vigilance of the Union officers. 1t is
not ill the programme of Kirby Smith to upset all
these nicely laid schemes by fighting. He expects
to make good thing of it for himself during the
winter and spring. The prospect of getting out
Kirby Smiths cotton is regarded by the cotton
spectators in this city and further Soath with in
tense deli oh
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-17
e The North Carolina Legislature reassemble,
tomorrow TUESDAY the 17th).

E In the Virginia Senate, on the 10Th inst, re-
solutions were introduced to appoint commissioners
to confer with the authorities of other States and
commissioners from the United States the sub
ject of peace. The resolutions were indefinitely
postponed only two members voting for them. If
the northern government will appoint commissioners
to treat with government will be found ready
to respond at any tifae.
CONGREss.-A resolution has been adopted ap-
pointing the 22d of February as day to be obser-
we'd in fasting, humiliation and prayer.
A bill called the Consolidation Bill has been pas
sed. This is for the purpose of uniting skeleton
regiments into one, so as to make full regiment
out of parts of Regiments, thus reducing the num-
Der of officers in the army. A good measure.
Bills have also passed increasing the pay Of post
masters and route agents: to provide clothing for
commissioned officers of the army and navy; and to
regulate the destruction of property under military
necessity.
On the 18th, Mr. Miles introduced resolutions in
the House declaring that Congress is determined to
continue the struggle in which we engaged until
the United States shall acknowledge our indepen-
dence; and that all attempts the part of separate
States to make peace with the enemy is unauthor-
ized by the Constitution and therefore revolutionary
On the 18th. the committee Foreign Relations
reported back sundry. resolutions relating to peace
negotiations which had bern referred to the COM
mittee, and recommended that they be laid on the
table. Mr. Orr from the same committee, reported
that he had report to make on the subject, which
ought to be considered in secret session, and the
Senate went into secret session hear the report.
A bill allowing soldiers in the army to receive
newspapers free of postage has been passed. but it
is uncertain whether the President will approve it.
as he deemed it his duty to veto similar bill passed
at previous session.
The Senate held secret sessions for two or three
days last week.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-17
FEW COPIES

of the Seuon on the death of Rev. r.. II. Lafferty
late pastor the Church of Sugar Creek delivered by
Rev. II B. Cunningham, d. D., for sale at the
Jan I6, 1885, BOOK STORE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-17

We observe that that humbug, the North Carolina
Volunteer Navy, is offering for sale among other
things, five thousand punches of Cotton Yarn. The
people need cotton yarn to make cothto cover their
nakedness, and the price Of it is thus enhanced by
this speculating machine called the North Carolina
Volunteer Navy. A plague upon all humbugs!-
Raleigh Standard
If the N: c. Volunteer Navy Company has gone
TO specializing in the necessares of life, the Stan
dard charges, it ought to be denounced humbug.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-17

Evil rent at the Public Square on Saturday 7lst at
IL O'clock m a No. Piano, belonging to Mrs. Eliza
beth Rea of Providence. s. A. HARRIS,
Jsaaary l6 1868. Auctioneer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-17

There is now another lot of Cotton and Wool Cara
(ready for use) for distribution to Soldiers
at SIo per pair Agents will please call Cor them
II. A. D0WD, A. e. NJ. T..
January 0, 1865. CT
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-17

= Iobo. J
GERS and privates belonging to this command will
"a at these headquarters Immediately, prepared to
80 TO Wilmington.
81 Earnest appeal is made to all exempts to volun
ID go with 5 defend our old State.
'7EprLer of T. II. BREM, Lt-Col com'd'g
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-17

e 1t will be seen by the following order that th'
9e Home Guard force is called OUT in obedience te
Ia received from Gov. Vance on Saturday
u HDQ'RS 63D BATTALION II. G.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-15

The French Government VIII probably send one OF
steamers accompany the two that are sent ny the
English Government with the Great Eastern across The
tantc at the time OF laying the Atlantic cable and II
liz hoped the United States Government vii 10 the
crease Of cash ON hand Of ten and half million
francs
In the French Chambers Of the j0th the first amend
ncnt of the opposition was debated. Julis Havre spoke
upon the necessity for political liberty but was inter
ruyted by the President. and declined TO finish his
speech. The amendment was rejected.
The amendment IN favor Of the liberty OF the press
Us ~ debated but rejected by large majority.
II H. stated that Napoleon will leave Paris early IN
May not returning until November; bis physicians bay
Ing having recommended seven months absence IN the
country air
no Door~. 10 ass 81 ~
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-15
Commercial Intelligence.

LIVERPOOL, March 81, evening. 10
market report was received per Moravn The stoek Of GOT
In port $50 bales by actual count beng lV oeo"
the estimates OF which amount ~ 600 bales are American
TRADE REPoRr-The Manchester maTses was hfle WIN
Ian upward tendency
BRRADsTupvs-The market IL easier Richardsoni spence
IL Co. and others report Flour dull and easier Whsa
and quotations are barely mantaned Red western d. o~'
led Corn inactive; Mseds "a Cd,
PROyIsIoNsILe market il downward; Wakefield Na.h o.
&C., aud report Beef has downward tendency for
heavy and declined 3D. Bacon rmer and holders demand
advance Lard dull and easier at 81 O6l Butter nat
and declining. Talow downward
PR0puCg Ashes easier at 1876 for Pots, and Jp 10Y
Pearls Sugar fiat Coffee quiet and steady. Rice que,
and steady Clover Seed hrmer Jute 10 $50 lower tou
ION quiet at ST. Sperm Oino sales. Ln.eed Oh steady
|Rosin very dull Spirits rurpenne quiet ct 65l db6
PETROLEuM-Boult, English Brandon report Petroleum
firm a, / II AL for Refined; % Crude in market.
LONDON MARKgTs.-Flour firm. Wheat steady IRON al
1vancins-Bars and Rails f6 o@f6l5; Scotch Pig q j.
lSngar Inactive. Coffee active at decline OF l,a2l: lea
steady at l0id for Congo Rice steady Spirits
III for Refined. Sperm Oh nominal q, 2S2 Taliow down
lward at A.. 6I43. Linseed Oh fiat
LATEST.
LIvTRRoOL, April Evening CorToS.-Sales
To-day bales including 1000 bales to Spectators and
port.r The market is less r but quiet and unchanged
BRYADsTuPYs--The market 10 quiet and steady
Provisions. The market 10 quiet and steady.
Petroleum firm At 2 az for Refined ~
LONDON, Apil i-Eyenng.-COnsos closed az 89s1oo Tor
|inoney. , c,,,e,,
AMERICAN srocKs-Ilinois Central Railroad oltd62t
Enc Railroad %! mi United States fivetwsntie ota'of