The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-07-16
WAR ITEMS,

| EsS~I There has been no nSnt as yet between
Johnston and Cadwallader in Western Virginia
It Ia stated that Johnston, in note, invited Cad
wallader to come out of Martinsburg, which invi-
tation was declined. Johnston told him that he
(Cadwallader) had a superior force Gin numbers)
and ought, therefore, to be willing to give him a
fair fight Johnston also told him that he had
gentlemen to pit against his hirelings, and he did
not intend to expose them unnecessarily. 1t was a
complete, coWardly back-out on the part of Cad
wallaGer
A letter dated at Beverly, on the 9TH inst,
states that on that day, Gen. Garnetts camp
at Laurel Hill, which is thirty miles from Beverly,
an engagement took place between the lst Georgia
Regiment and a large body Of Yankees The
Goorgians killed go or 20, and took wagon and
arms. Only Georgian wounded. This
news needs confirmation.
g~ A private letter from Fairfax Court House,
Va, says: All the guns and ammunition from
Harper's Ferry are now in Richmond. We can
take Alexandra at any time, but have not yet the
force to hold it. Night before last, | was near
enough to the enemys camp to see the lights and
hear the tattoo beat. Ten Of us went after their
sentinel but could not sight him. The outer sem
tinel is not 100 yards from the camp. That infor-
nation l received from soldier who rode into
| their camp and captured captain after running
| him half mile. | have seen the prisoner. He
is fine looking man.
! We are advancing daily towards Alexandria, as
! the enemy are retreating. Falls Church will be
our next move, being only four miles off.
! | have seen over % prisoners pass through Fair
! fax for Richmond.
! RICHMOND, July ia gentleman who left
Winchester Tuesday night, says that Lincoln's
! forces at Martinsburg reported to be 10000.
They daily reinforced, with abundant artillery.
Martinsburg is built upon rock, and the build
ings mostly granite.
The Lneolnites occupy Grafton, and from
thence send rcnforcements to Phillippa. Gen.
Wise is at Charleston, Kanawha co., Va, near
Guricys Bridge, and the people are focking to
his standard
RICHMOND, July 1O.-The Adjutant-G eneral
! Of Virginia has issued an order to commanders of
regiments in Green, Orange, Madison, Culpeper,
Rappahannock, Fauquier, Prince William, Lou
don and Fairfax Counties to call out the entire
militia force and report to Gen. Beaurcgard
letter just received from Phillippa,
states that 0. Jennings Wise's company, in
skirmish previously reported, killed Federal Cap
tain and nine or ten men, and took twenty five
prisoners.
Diofsction omonqst North Hcstc,m troops
CAIRO ILL, July 9th, lS61.-IIast Saturday and
Sunday was occupied in taking the votes Of the
regiments at that place, for three years troops,
Oglesby's 10 votes for three years, the balance
Of these regiments were for disbanding. The re-
maindcr of the 6 months regiments will show a
similar unsatisfactory result They have received
no pay.
WASHINGTON, July ct is stated here that
Gov. Hicks, of Maryland, reports that the Secess-
ion feeling is strong the Eastern Shore, and he
wants Federal troops to protect the Union
there.
The Cabinet had consultation to-day with Gen
Scott about sending troops to that portion Of Mary
land, but the result is not known.
Mr. Vallandigham declared, in the Democratic
caucus last night, that he preferred peace to the
preservation Of the Union by
Col. Taylor has arrived in Washington with a
flag of truce. y thousand afoar in
reference to his mission, but it is believed that it
refers to an exchange of prisoners.
The Ohio volunteers in Washington show their
chivalry and respect for the free expression of
opinion, by offering gross insults to Hon. c. /.
Valand CHAM, the only from their State who
has the manlincss to stand up and denouncc the
tyrannous usu1pations of old Abe.
FROM MISSOURI.
KANSAS CITY, July 10.-The Fort Scott Dem
ocrat, of the 18th, reports battle between the Mis-
sourians under Gov. Jackson, and the Federals
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