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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-30
TENTa vOLUME--NUMBER Ats.

their dead aud wounded, in possession of the Cen
federates, ..--.-.
The battle had extended along the creek a dis
tance of over mile, and within this space the
enemy had left 986 of their men dead or mortay
wounded
Our loss, as counted that night, was 1877 killed,
wounded and missing, but by the next morning,
this number reduced to less than sixty by the
return of straggleFs, who had been scattered and
lost in the woods during the night
The number of the enemy actually engaged in
this battle is variously estimated at between 5000
and 10000, whilst our force little exceeded $500
Among many interesting incidents of the Bull
Run fight, which have been related to US, we
deem the following not unworthy of mention
During the height of the battle, many of our
troops in their anxiety to get sure pop at the
enemy, left their ranks for that purpose and ad-
vanced some distance in front. One of these,
James Woodbridge, of Capt Bankinships compa-
ny, who was wounded, made for a tree, which
would afford him protection, but just as he arriy-
ed there, LincOlnite came up, who disputed the
possession Of the tree with Woodbridge. The mat
ter was, however, quickly settled, for without any
parley, Woodbridge ran his bayonet through the
Yankee, killing him instantly. Federal officer
then rode up, who had observed the affair, and
while Woodridge's bayonet still in the body
OF his victim, ordered him to surrender. The
proposition, however, did not accord with Wood
ridges idea for in instant his bayonet was with
drawn when he let the officer have the full bene-
fit of II, and killed him instantly also. Two
lncolnites was ust then rushing upon Wood
ridge, but observing the fate Of those who had
proceeded them, Immediately turned about, aud
taking to their heels fast they could left
hero in possession Of the much coveted tree
Woodbridge was subsequently wounded, no doubt,
in conrequenee of exposing himself unnecessari-
ly
Another of the incidents mentioned to US is, that
while negro servant Of Capt Langhorn's compa-
ny was moving about the field he was order
cd to surrender by Federal officer, who rode up
to where he was unexpectedly Nothing daunted
however, and not reishing the idea of surrender
ing to Yankee, the negro replied, "No STREE,
you are my prisoner at the same moment draw
ing pistol and shooting the officer dead. The
sable hero then secured the officers sde-arms and
when the battle was over boasted largely of hav-
ing given quietus to at least Of "the stinkin"
Yankees, who csme here spectin to whip South
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For tie Wsstern DeaOcrQt.

-li. Editor: have been locking for the press
to correct certain wrong feeling which has been
prevalent since volunteering began, aud
which is growing worse every day | take this
opportunity to drop you few lines which, perhaps,
you may think worthy Of publication
Our enemies are herading the news ali over the
North and Mr. Lincoln ntimates the same in his
message, that We very much divieed-that we
are two parties, one Union and one Secession, and
consequently that comparatively small effort on
their part will subjugate us. That there is a
Union party among us, know to be fHfse; but
every even casual observer Eust have noticed that
very many Of our volunteers and their parents and
particular friends are bitter enemies to all others
whom they happen to think ought to volunteer
They set themselves up as judges OF other mon s
actions; taunt them with the name colcard, and
ridicule after various fashions unbecOmHg true
patriots and christians and especially ministers OF
the Gospel If their own whims cannot rule,
everything goes wrong with them. They to
lose sight Of the fact that our best soldiers are
r0funtec7s in the true sense OF that term, and
men who have been driven into he army contrary
to their own wishes. will not pretend to say
who ought and who ought not to volunteer; but
will say that duty patriots and christians, Is
to satisfy ourselves that not enemies
TO the Confederacy, and then let their own feelings
determine their action. Then we will have an
army actuated by patriotism alone, and then will
all strife cease among and prayers in unison
90 up to Him who is the God of battles l long
to see this enmity. which l have noticed all over
the State, done away with; for if there ever
time when all perso+a al and party enmity should
cease and when unanimity should reign, it is now.
Then, let those whom this ''shoe fits" wear it
and profit by it, feeling that the spirit by which
they actuated is prejudlciaI to the great cause
in which we are engaged f.
Lincontcn, July II, 1861.
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Uardware!! Hardware!
A, A, n. NJ. TAYLOR

E , ESPECTFtI.Ll informs his friends and the pub
K q lie generally, that he has added to his exten sive
stock OF Stoves and Tin Ware large and complete
stock of HarlWMrc. consisting in part as follows;
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SITUATION WANTED

As Conductor Railroad Train. or as Agent at
some Depot, Mail Agent.
Testimonials Of moral character Southern principles
'Ad close attention to business can be given.
Address l.. A. HELMS.
Winchester, Union CO., <. c.
Jan. < 1851. 3m-pd
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Rlacksmith's Tools.

Snch as Bellows, Anvils, Vices, hand and slide Ham
mers BuresSes Farriers Knives Screw plates Stocks
and dies Black>miths Pincers and Tongs RasT and
Files OF every kind. Cut horseshoe and cIinc Nails,
BoraX Iron Of all Sizes both OF northern and country
manufactures cast pow blister and spring Steel; &c.
Tor sale very cheap ut
TAYLOR'S, opposite the Mansion House:
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NOTICE.

Taken up and committed to the Jail Of Mccklcnburg
county. on the Sth Cay of September. 1860, Negro
boy about Is 20 years of age, (black about feet
or inches high He s"ys his name is JIM, and that
he belongs John Worthy of CASTOR county: that his
master moved to Texas early last Spring, at which
time he ran away from him. Jim appears very dull:
can scarcely communicate anything about his master
or home with any intelligence. He has on his
right fore finger. made h cutting knife. The owner
is requested to come forward, prove property pay
pcnses, and take said boy away, otherwise he will be
disposed Of according to law.
Oct ., 1850 If W ". GRIER, Sheriff.
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CHARLOTTE. Y. c..

%"qid inform the public generally and the citizens OF
p,e'A!enburg particularly. that he has resumed the
.'a't'ec OF DENTISTRY and may be found at his old
Sd. He Is prepared to Artificial Teeth on Gold,
".eF' Nulcanite, the Cheoplastic process. as
patents may desire, and fill Teet: with Gold Tin.
-'tiISam Os Artificial.
also prepared perform any operation belong
dentistry, and need not say that he VIII be pleas
~ wait upon any of his old frem,ls o. friends
y y may take that for granted
February ,, 1861 3m
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North Carolina
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,

This Company, the oldest and most reliable in the
State, insures white persons for a term of years or
during continuance Of life moderate terms Slaves
insured for five years, for two-thirds of their
market value For insurance apply to
TuOS. W. DEWEY, Agt.,
Jan s, 1851 Iy at Branch Bank n G.
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Carp enters Tools.

Circular, MILL crosscut, hand, ripper, pannel prun-
ing grating, lennon, back compass webb, and butch
er SAWS; Braces and bits, Draw knives, ChissclS,
Augcrs, GinletS Hammers Hatchcts, and Axes Brick,
plastcriug and pointing Trowcs; Saw-Sctcrs Screw
plates Stocks and dies, Planes Of all kinds, Spoke
shaves Steebaie bevel and try Squares Spirit Levels
Pocket Levels, spirit level Walls, Boring machines,
Gongcrs, and in fact everything mechanic wants. in
great variety and at very low prices at TAYLOR'S
Hardware Store end Tin-ware Depot, opposite the Man
sion House. Charlotte y. G.
Nav % 1860. If
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Charlotte 4 .. &. Railroad.

TN and after the First day of October THROUGH
hhAfl;ESS FREIGHT TRAINS will run Daily between
NHtotte and Charleston. without trausehipuen thus
enabling troghts TO reach Charlotte in DAYS less
nom New lorh. and in day from Charleston, and
tee rsrya.
Also. THROUGH TICKETS will lie soId from Char
!n'te to Charleston - 90, and TO New York Via
'a2Fitston Steamers at So and csru. Tie incY-
'A"nts aad public invited try this cheap and
e1pedtious route for froightS and paSSuHgc"s
\. II MARTINI
Oct ,, 1850. If Gcnl Fl ana Ticket Aren't
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-03-30

as- About every 9Th man VIC meet 10 the
street now-a.d days is exhibiting bottle OF Pc
trOieuni, n its crude state which is considered
a little superior to 1ilusville Canada or Mecca
or course there ore few acres IN the immediate
vicinity from where il was pumped to be sold
on very reasonable terms We cundidly be.
lieve this oil excitement Is making dishonest
men Of those heretofore considered above re-
proach. Church members are losing the good
opinion heretofore entertained for them, and the
words Of Holy Writ ore daily being fulfilled .
Those who make haste TO get rich &c.
The above, from the Paiuesvo Press strikes
us as containing we'll timed hint. A brief Wis
it among the oil wells Of Mecca last week, i'm.
pressed us with the very idea here given. There
Is more speculation than oil. Every one you
meet evnces keenness for speculation. That
is their first idea. You can't ask question,
but that the answer indicates this fact. And
what are the evidences OF an active business In
oil In our travels we did not see a single vat
dischargng. All the oil we met on the road
for distance of II miles, wns four teams with
eight barrels each. In answer to question
put to the drivers who were disinterested, was
they were not hauling much-some Of the wells
had given out. But small number of the
wells from two visits we have made, are lound
at any Que time in operation. Many of them
have little stock Of a dozen empty barrels,
which in most cases look as if they had been
bleaching in the storms of month or more.
while not a few, dissatisfied with the yield Of
present localities, nre abandoning them for new
ones, and upon almost every other shanty is a
sign ot-lots and oil privileges for sale or to
lease. Buildings OF every description, but prin.
cipally Of very frail character, are going up
as il by magic, and the place is growing and
increasing and sharpers and sdventurcrs are as
thick as toads after shower. Everything about
the place is rude aud crude as the oil it furnish
es Lie is rugged. aud morals at a low ebb. A
hotel at which friend asked us to dine, con-
lained ono bedroom 10 which we were told
wore no less than thirty bsds We didu't take
the oil fever
..
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-03-30

The editor of the Sentinel, at Columbus
writes to bis paper thus:-"I was at the Penn
teHtiary on Saturday, to see it under the man
agemeut Of our friend JouS A. Prentice.
must say for him that things are kept in excel
lent order in every department, and maniCests
decided Improvement. Mr.. p. is very popular
as warden in this city as we'll as IN his Office
saw and talked with Mrs Morrison, who is
now another woman from what she was when
sent here. She was then insane, beyond doubt
Now she is sane. and converses sensibly She
says she has not the most distant recollection OF
being sent here, or the cause Of it.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-03-30

GHosTs.-The people of Cleveland are troub-
led with goblins that stalk their streets at night,
causing deal Of apprehension. His ghostshp
is sometimes seen a-foot, and sometimes a-horse-
beck, sometimes he is seen at distance 10 giant
proportions, at Others in narrow allies and low.
y sheds and shanties. Great vigilance is put
into requsition to capture the "ghost or goblin
damed," but hitherto without success. He was
run into shed the other night and surrounded,
but when the shed was entered to capture him,
no one was found but a very much frightened
stranger, who bad witnessed his entry but coul
give no account Of his disappearance, and as
there was no regala, such as ghosts wear, visi-
BILE, the conclusion seems to have been arrived
at that the creature had evaporated in thin air
Had the thing been seen about the Office Of the
Plain Dealer, there could have been very little
conjecture as to its object for if the devil does not
get hold of GRAY soon. the design of such an
institution as a devil will seem to be frustrated
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-03-30

w LEcrURE :; MECHANICAL PHIIoLoGY. Our
citizens will bear in mind the lecture OF the
Rev r. II. CoSKLIN at Smiths Hall, Friday
ovening-present week. The relations Of the
subject to education, and the training Of the
young, will be dwelt upon, and made practical
to every day life. 1t is said upon good author.
ty, that "ws are fearfully aud wonderfully
made and IL this is true, skillrul handling oil
the subject cant be devoid OF interest We
understand that helps, in the way Of illustra.
tiOns, will be used to give additional interest 10
the treatment of the subject.
II stormy the lecture will be given next week
Friday evening.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-03-30

b4-Tbe Presidentreports that the Union
men in the seeded States have applied for
appointments as judicial officers. soon to be
confirmed by the nomination Of Geo. w,
Lane, as Judge Of the Northern and South.
ern Districts of Alabama.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-03-30

CLosrSS OF THH wNrsR TsRn or rHH PuB.
! LIc Schools. = Tho winter term closes next
, week, and the examinations and public excrcis-
''es will begin with The primary schools on We'd
ncalsys occupying the morning. aud continuing
10 their order with The same length OF time from
day TO day until Friday. the whole Of which
will be occupied with the high school, The
Pablic and pstrons Of the schools are invited to
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-03-30

THAT POsr oEEIoE. about which there has
arisen OF late some little interest came very near
being disposed Of the other day, at only the
cost OF accepting. 1t was, we are assured by q
republican friend, actually prOfered 10 him by
q sedding dsmoerat Ia generous. but swagger-
iFg iellow-"if he would only say the wOrd"-
~ 20 would oDly take itlS The offer was re-
nsed' notwithstanding the easiness OF the terms
and we have not learned whether more accom-
moda'ing republican has been found, or that
'ss Inln Is SUI hanging BY tho sys-lids.
History furnishes but one notable examDle
Of this eiod OF generosity. and 10 this the read
efs Hied, hss % doubt, reverted.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-03-30

PEAL ESTATE AT A BARGAIN
~ 2s acres OF land, with good badinrs great variety
VI ut good water deirabls Homestead owned and
occupied by j. w. H AEhtAbrA village Gan be had
Al great bargain. with reasonsels terms ~ pAymsnL
Richmond to~nship on coed road, belcngng 10 J w. Hill
Es.ldfe of evasf, o. q Sos II, FAssErT AsL1eals,
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-03-30

LYMAN CURrls of Saybrook. has received bis
commission as Postmaster. and having forward
ed his bonds. is ready to commence the duties
OF his Office ut the commencement Of the next
quarter, April first.
A. WARREN has received his appointment as
Postmaster at Jefferson.
o. d. URNDRYx, is elected Post Master, at
Madison, Lake county.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-03-30

Tho Asbtabula County Board Of Agriculture
viii bold meeting at Jefferson, on the 3D. day
Of April next. The premium list for 1861 will
be adopted, and awarding committees appoint
ed. @. L. BUSHNELL, sec'y.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-03-30

Pal THE CoxcERTs given At Smiths Hall by the
q Misses Juvinc!ia and Celestia on Friday and
Saturday evenings, fully realized the expecta.
lions Of fair audiences. Their selections are in
good taste and their execution evince not only
rare. natural gfis, but much cultivation. Evi-
donces Of satisfaction follow them everywhere,
and lesyo no doubt as to the appreciation in
which they are held - eAf' E.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-03-30

VALUABLE PRorERrr AT AuortoS-Atten.
tion is called TO the sale Of the effects Of IIEN.
EV T. SXTrH, deceased. advertised in another
column, on Monddy the s& day Of April. The
character Of the property is such as to CON-
mend il TO general attention, and make the sale
one of moie than ordinary interest to farmers,
dealers and consumers
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-03-30

1t Is not true, os previously reported,
that Sam Houston has resigned his govern.
orship of Texas. lie still claims to be
Chief Executive Of the State, aud will not
submit to be deposed without struggle
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-03-30

Tas SrRIso ELECrIoNs Monday, April lst.
Is .he'tny provided by statute for holding vii.
lage. and township elections in Ohio We trust
our republican friends il the various townships
in this county are not unmindful Of the occasion,
but will see to it that straight-out Republican
tickets are nominated, SO FAR as it is possible
These elections arc specially important at this
time. when il is claimed by the opposition that
the Republican party is disorgauiEed aud apa-
thetic., Remember that any falling of in our
majorities will be claimed as Democratic tri-
umph, Immediate attention should be given
TO the matter, and special care taken in every
part Ofi the county that good aud true men are
selected as candidates by the republicans. and
all honorable means employed for their election
It is always important to secure Republican
4! Township Trustees, as upon them devolves the
responsibility Of presiding at the fall electious
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-03-30

I THE OVERLAND MAm-1'he 6rst stage Of the
Daily Overland Mail will leave ST. Joseph carly
IN june, The Company, with Senator Latham
aud the Caliiornians here, have invited Mr.. Col
lax to mako the pioneer trip. in, compliment to
MS services for carrying the bill through the
iiouse' They expect to 20 through in fifteen
days An Invitation to visit Oregon is also ex.
tended.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-03-30
sarvApAYY RyEYIXe MrErlNo. -The eau.

SATURDAY EvENIXe MEETING. The eau.
Gus meeting Of the Republicans called to
assemble at Fireman's Hall for the purpose
Of making out nomination for township
officers, win assemble at Ten piars' Hall,
over the store Of STEPHEN HALL II is
hoped that every live republican will be
present, as 4 prcst ige Of the vote to be Civ
en- on Monday next.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-03-30

We have the Cosmopolitan Art Journal for
March. 1t is embellished with very fine nez-
Eotint, and some wood engravings rather badly
printed. The literature of the .art Journal is
unexciting, aud doubtless agreeable 10 those
who like L.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-03-30

Prof Woods Restorative Cordial and
blood RenOvator is, without doubt. the best tonic
sral Debility would its use for which II ia
to the taste is srenghening to the systsm and
Will @ once tend to remove all Impurities OF tie Blood and
eradicate all traces Of disease can 10 taken by the weak
eat stomach while those In good health will at feel Its
eHhiSratng We confident that after using one
bottle Of this Cordial mono will be day wihoutit.
NeD York Leader.
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' SATE oy THE fowN HALL.-The voters Of the
township will. be called upon on Monday next
to decide upon the question Of selling the tow q
hall 10 East Village. involving the question: OF
building suitable one on the west side at some
: future time, and the holding of oil the elections
on this side, rathe- than alternately on both
sides as now. From the information that we
have been able TO gather, there is little differ.
eBce Of sentiment upon the question of doing
the voting altogether on this side, as our East
village friends say that their business uslally
brings them over here, even when the voting is
done upon that side. and they have no feeling
or advantage in favor Of the present system
The only point of difference we have heard rails
ed ia that Of building-that the expense may
make tax necessary, and therefore impose
burden upon the people. We appreciate this
objection, particularly 10 these hard times, and
o.do the property holders and capitalists on
this side, who assure US that they could not be
induced now to favor such a step. We do not
think any uneasiness need be occasioned on this
score. We understand that our friends on the
east side are deficient in school accommodations
aud that they would be glad to meet this def
ciency by purchase Of the building in question
All the trustees contemplate, is to get permis.
sion to SELL and take advantage of the present
opportunity to do so. This would seem to be
polite and prudent. East village would be ac-
commodsted. and the township would suffer lit
tie or no sacrifice.
As 10 the matter Of building, we do not uu-
deTstand that the idea enters into present plans,
but that such step is looked forward to when
the voters Of the township and the signs of the
times are favorable. is not to be denied. But
when that comes, the borough, no doubt, will
make common cause with the township, and SO
arrange to secure accommodation for both or
ganiEaiiOns in the same building, by selling their
present building, by the avaiIs Of which aud the
town hail. a fund nearly or quite sufficient could
be.realized to meet the expenses of erecting the
neWbuilding. Considerations of economy, and
aPFndent regard for the growing wants of the
place would suggest this Until this could he
brought about by the spontaneous consent Of
all the parties interested. the borough hall could
be used as heretofore. and no Interruption of
present accommodation would be realized. In
this view of the case. which we believe to be
tair,oDe, no section or class Of voters will we
think, raise any opposition.
Voters will notice the mode OF inscribing
their ballots. as directed by the trustees. to.wiI:
"For sale Of tGs TOOa Hall"
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1861-03-30

To BUmDERs.--The building, committee Of
the Congregational Church, It will be seen, ask
for bids for the erection Of their church edifce,
which is to be put 10 hand with the least posi-.
BILE delay. See adv. uDdcr head, "New Ad.
ertisemcnts,"