Year: 1863




eeved. When sent to they will be held subject to
the sender's call, and not returned by letter.


rS~ The Democrat ariH be disconauedto all subseri-
6ers at the expiration Of the time for srhfch IL paid
arho before dthc
piration Of their time.


S95%Thc town authorities of Wilmington have adop-
ted the following proper regulations and we think
other towns might adopt them with great benefit to
the citizens generally'


ORDERED, That from and after this date no
blages gatherings of Slaves free persons of color
will be allowed within the limits of the Town without
special permission in writing from the Mayor.


Ordered further, That all slaves or free persons of
color found in the streets. within any enclosures
houses, other than that which they belong after
o'clock night unless with pass from the or
other person authorized to give such pass designating
the places from and to which, and the hours during
whck such SLAVE free person of color may pass or
unless having special pass from the Mayor, shall be
arrested and confined for examination by the Mayor.


Ordered, That any and all slaves or free negroes
violating either of the above Ordinances, shall be liza
bic if a slave, to punishment of thirty nine ashes,
and if q free person of color, shall pay fine of $l5


Whereas Reckless or rapid riding or driving in the
of this is dangerous to foot passengers
is therefore Ordered, That any white person riding or
driving reckessly rapidly any street within the
corporate limits, shall be subject to fine of twenty
dollars and any slave free of color who shall
ride drive, shall receive thirty nine lashes.


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Gov. EANcE's SpEEcH.-On the 4th of July.
Governor Vance attended public dinner at
WILLIAMSBURG Granville County, N. c., at the
invitation of the Ladies' Soldiers Relief Society
correspondent Of the Raleigh Journal speaks
as follows of the Governors speech ON the
occasion:


On the appointed day the crowd began early to
assemble. The Governor arrived at II O'Clock,
and, having been handsomely introduced to the
audience by George Hardy, Esq, proceeded with
his address-of which will not attempt synopsis
being unable to give adequate conception of
his graceful manner or his easy flowing and I'M
pressive remarks Suffice it to say that his senti-
ments were highly applauded and appreciated by
the large and intelligent assembage of hearers,
sound, logical, patriotic and encouraging He
INDUCED in no rhetorical fourishes or any efforts
at high-fown eloquence, but in language compre-
hensive to all, portrayed our situation as an
independent nation, and urged all the necessity
Of a firm reliance on the Almighty, and liberal
still being made by gallant and heroic soldiers
citing numerous instances to prove that nation
once resolved to be free and independent, would
surely overcome every obstacle to that end.


H He paid grateful and vel! deserved tribute of
praise to the ladies throughout our blood-stained
land, for the many deeds Of charity and self
sacrificing devotion to our cause, and urged most
earnestly that they persevere in their endeavors to-
ameliorate the condition Of their protectors, and
to discountenance the disposition evinced in some
to shirk the duties and responsibilities which de-
volve on them as 'good men and true"


He rebuked earnestly and patriotically the idea
Of reconstruction, which may have entered the
brain of some, as unworthy the consideration of
true Southerner-and assured the people that with
the proper support Of the Government, all would
eventually be we'll with


FATAL MIsTAKE.-We are informed that
party, one night last week, went out in search of
Conscripts, who dodging the officers, in the
edge of Alexander County, and in mistake shot
McCama Stewart, who happened to pass on visit
to some sick relatives in the vicinty.-Two balls
entered Mr. Stewards body, seriously woundng
him, and may prove fatal-StatesUale Enpress


The question is becoming seriously tertained
whether Western North Carolina possibly spare
any for the army, without entailing extreme
suffering and priTation upon those left at home
Salem Press.


We regret to see articles like this in the Press
and other papers of the State. The fact is admit
ted that neither Western North Carolina nor any
other section of the State can spare more men
without extreme suffering and privatlon. But
that would be as drop in the ocean compared
with the suffering and privation, yea, and disgrace
too, that all would endure for generations to come
if by any failure to supply men the war should be
brought to disastrous end Better to live for
year two longer upon half ratons and dressed In
old castoff Clothes and that the wives and mothers
should have to drudge over work to which they were
never before accustomed than that the detested yam
KEGS should get possession Of all they have, turn |
them out Of doors to starve, and heap upon them
every insult and indignity that vile natures can
conceive. When any one feels like complaining |
that North Carolina has done more than her share
and more than other States, as the Press truly as
serts, let him, instead of regarding it as reason
for doing more, glory in it and again bring her
offerings to the altar of her country Ii may be
that other States have failed do their whole duty
Theirs be the shame. Let it never be said of North
Carolina. Her record is so far glorious. Let 1t !
remain so to the end. This is the very crisis OF
the war Sustain Lee in Pennsylvania, by every |
word and deed; let him but destroy or
asperse the army which he appears to have Grip |
pied at Gettysburg, and the war will be virtually
over. They cannot raise such another and will be
obliged to submit to terms of peace. Speak cheer !
ngy, Therefore; think cheeffully; let DO language
Of complaint or despondency be heard, for the
Sounds from home" that reach our brave men IN
The field either nerve their hearts and their arms
or paralyze them.-Foyettevale Observer.


Yes indeed it would be better to live on less than
half rations than submit to brutal enemies and
ose every thng-fberty, honoran property.