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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29
PROVIDENCE, r. l.. July 9th, 1861.


Dear George: Yours of the Sd inst came to
hand to-day, which found me enjoying health,
and at once revived and raised for you my heart
felt passion to a considerable extent. And glad
to hear that your regiment have got into the land
Of the rebels and well and ready to drive them
from the soil of liberty and love Mrs Ribburn
received letter from her husband, the Captain of
the r. |. Artil that he would play Yankee Doodle
on the rebels at Bull Run on the 2lst of this
month, and [ am told that on the 18th Of the same
month you are to have grand ball at Richmond,
with Jeff Davis and Beaure. ard, assisted by many
of the Southern girls, as walters.
Dear George, | await in anxiousness for your
return, that our bargain may be closed; for living
single: | am tired of it. Mother is very willing
for the match; for she says if you live, President
Lincoln will give all the soldiers farm and groes
to work 1t, for that is ust what we want; for
neither of US have got much and therefore you
are not to dlsappoint me, and if you want Mary
Clark-which understand you asked her to have
you-l hope you will be taken prisoner and kept
there forever. / am thinking Of you all the time
and dreaming, at night; but dreams do 90 by con
traries. Sometimes dream of being at frolics.
bnt, alas! awake appoiuted--though in hope it
will not always be so.
DISAPPOINTMENT sinks the heart of mankind"
But a renewal of hope gives consoationp
The above transpostion is taken from one of
your letters that you wrote to Jane White in
1896, when John Smith cut you out and married
her at old Billy Potts which made you as mad as
a hen that wanted to 90 setting her own eggs
and was ducked in a tub Of water for it, But
stick to me and l won't deceive YOU Nothing
further, dear George, but your real admirer
EMMA WILSON.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29
QUARTER MASTERS DEPARTNEsb

QUARTER MASTERS DEPARTNESh{
RALEIGH n. C., Oct. Z, 1851
To all Whom it may Concern: g..
Notice is hereby given, that all goods affected y
proclamations issued by his ExceIlency Gov; D. a.
Clark, dated Raleigh, September 9Th and OCTOBER A.
1861 which were bona fde purchased and paid iOI, I'D
shipped prior to the 10th October inst, are e1em ali
from all restrictions under said Proclamations anu IA
Agents will hereafter be governed by this order
stoppage of the same in trGnsitu
BY order of the Adjutant General.
Capt. and Asst. Quartermaster N. C. Army
October IS, 1851. ss-zt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

LETTERS TO SoLD1ERs,-It is said that there
thousands of letters in the Postofice at Manas-
sas, uncalleG for and hence not delivered, because
they not properly directed. All letters ad-
dressed to soldiers should be directed to the
person in legible haad, with the name of his
company and the name Of his regiment and his
proper post office At any rate the name Of his
Colonel and the number of the regiment and State
to which it belongs must be plainly written
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29
FACTORY FOse SALE.

The undersigned propose to sell, Il low price and
upon liberal credit, their COTTON FACTORY, lOcat
ed on the South Fork Of the Catawba River. The ma
chnery is comparatively new and r good order for
work The water power is good and the buildings
ample, and a good FIGURING MILL attached
The principal machinery consists of 1900 spindles
cards, 26 looms, aud all the machinery work tn,
same. J. & E. b. STOWE,
Oct s, 1851 I'm. Stowesvil!e, n c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29
Vinegar, Candles and Soap

SUBSISTENCE DEPARTMENT.
RALEIGH, Sept. o., 1861
The undersigned is DESTROYS of purchasing - ,'.I
lot OF these articles for the of the Troops
cation may be made to him, to any one OF "
Agents engaged in purchasing for the State.
JOHN DEYEREUA',
Octl st Com of Sub.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

GROUND PEA OIL.-The Wilmington Jour-
nal says that some energetic citizens of Whining
ton have arrangements in progress to 90 into the
making Of oil from ground peas. We are glad to
hear it Several inquiries from the interior of the
State have been made of US on the subject -Fay-
ettcriXc Observer
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

A Norfolk correspondent announces that a
steamer will shortly go down from Norfolk to Old
Point with persons desiring to 60 North. This
will close up the flag of truce arrangements at this
location. Those who intend to 60 are required
to register their names at the Mayors office; and
suspicious persons who fail to do this, and remain,
will be arrested and confined in the public iail
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29
M. s. OZNENT

Keeps for sale Lard, corn and orn meal; also cb;L
ems, &c fresh supply of candies just received ~
sale cheap for cash. Two door below the Jail.
0eteksr Is, 1881
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

hg- The New York papers give an account of
duel which took place lately in Paris between a
Firginian named Farquar and Captain G. Lee
Moses, who halls from Maine, but is said to be a
South Carolinian. Farquar reproached Moses
with being renegade to the South. fracas
and duel followed, Both parties were shot
through the head; Farquar was killed, and loses
SO badly wounded that his situation is considered
critical
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

SPECIAL ELEcT1oN-On Thursday of last
week an election was held in Rockingham county,
to fill q vacancy in the House of Commons from
that county, caused by the resignation of Capt.
Thomas Slade, which resulted in the election of
Samuel E. Boyd, Esq Greessboro Patriot.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

THE NORTHERN PROGRAMME FOR COAT IN
vAsIoN.-A correspondent Of the Griffin Gala
Confederate States, o. the Goth ult says the fol-
lowing extract from letter. just received from a
lady near Brunswick, gives some insight as to their
designs
My sisterin-law writes that she saw Southern
gentlemVn, just from the North, who says that
they are getting up every craft they to send
South, and it is said 100000 men to them.
Their object-the whole coast from North Carolina
to Texas. There maps selling in New Y ork
giving the plan Of the seaboard, and ten miles in
wards, with every plantation and the owners
name, the number OF his negroes; the name of
every inlet and creek, &c. Their object is to
destroy the crops and to carry off the negroes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

\ TREACHERoUs FOE.-The Woodville (Miss)
Republican has correspondent with General
McCuilochs army, who was IN the battle of Oak
Hills, and tlom whose last letter we extract the
following:
connected with the operations of the enemy that
ought to stamp them, not only with intamy, but
cowardlce, aud cover the names Of Gen. Lyon,
Gen Seigle. Col 1otten, and Capt. Sturges of the
L. States Dragons, with everlasting infanly.
Throughout all the battle they displayed no coUrs
over amy position that they held in no line OF
battle formed, in no line Of march, did the per-
fdious wrctches uutur their much beloved
Stars and Stripes, while III every regiment and on
every part Of the battlefield waved the Coned-
crate flag. Not did the towards fling to the
breeze banner that would Indicate their nation
atty, but the contrary, deceived by hosting,
on one or two occasions when pressed them
close, Confederate flag they had found in
Churchi!ls deserted camp. They Also on every
occasion app reached them, cried " don't fire,
friends p This they did as our regiment
first advanced, and then, as soon as our men threw
up their pieces, perfdiousy fired in to us. They
also had got hole of our badge-a red one on the
left shoulder; they also passed men several
times to gain new position, crying, hurrah for
jeff Davis" This remarked all over the
field, and if they had not done it, but few would
have escaped being prisoners. This is opposed to
all rules Of civilized warfare, and worthy only OF
the backncss Of Abolition hearts, and Gen Lyon
richly deserved the death he met and his men the
unburied fate that leaves them rottinc on many
hills.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29
EEUTTEEs! EsUTTER!!

The highest cash market prices will be paid for
Butter. Eggs, Poultry, sc, at PALMERS
Sept "a, 1861 Variety Store
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October %, 1861

ANOTHER YANKEE GIRL ANXIOUS To Marry.
The following letter found on the body of Il
Yankee soldier who fell at the battle Of Manassas
Plains, is published in Of our Southern
chanUeS:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

EszsOGANS, BROGANS!
1000 pairs Negro Brogans, just received, and for
sale by JAS. HARTY
Oct |, 1851 st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

KENTUCKY ARoUsED.-The Louisville Cou-
rier learns that companies are being rapidly form
ed in almost every county in Southern Kentucky
for the Southern army. The martial spirit of the
people is becoming fully aroused, and only needs
the cannon of the first conflict to call the whole
male population to the tented field.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29
FROM EUROPE.

The steamer Arabia, from Liverpool on the 9TH
has arrived.
Mr. Lindsay, NJ p, in speech at Sunderland
to his constituents g:ve 1t as his opinion that the
English Government ought to urge the raising OF
the American blockade, and that both England
and France should now consider the exDediency
of recognizing the Southern Contederacy. This
speech was received with cheers, together with
Kisses.
I he financial depression continues at Paris, and
there has been some agitation owing to the add
vance in the price Of bread.
The Pope refuses to make any compromises
with the enemies of his Government
The relations between Italy and France are sat
isfactory. France asks for no Italian territory.
The Spanish expedition to Mexico is actively
progressing, aud will soon leave.
The Du bin Evening Post rcitcrates the asser-
ton that agents Of the American Government are
in lreland locking for recruits, but is unable to
say how they have succeeded; thinks they have
met with but little encouragement.
TIE Cry FOR BREAD IN FRANcE-The Lon
don Times says that France will be compelled to
spend forty mi lions sterling, or, in round num-
berS, two hundred millions Of dollars, to make up
the deficiencies Ill her domestic bread crops Of this
year, and that both Canada and the United States
will be importing largely into France"
Cotton is higher in Liverpool than it has been
for the last twenty years, and the English papers
and people are beginning to manifest considerable
anxiety about supply.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

The Grand Division of the Sons of Temperance
meets in Concord on the 18th November
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29
THE MiGISTgiTES of MeckIep.

burg county requested meet at the Court Ion,.
10Th day Of October A full attendance is necessary
important business in regard the Soldiers Relief
Fund is to be transacted. WI. MAXWELL
Oct 8, 1861 st Chairman
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29
FIGHT NEAR HARPER'S FERRY.
The Yankees R'pulscd-7He Ferry Graduated.
SHrPHERDsTowN, Jefferson Co. Va.
IL

me RANGES ETpUfsrd-I me Fc11Y EfnCu0ted.
SHrrHEEpsTowN, Jefferson Co. Va,
October 10Th, 1861.
On last Wednesday, the 10th inst, the loud
mouthed cannon echoed and reverberated through
out this section of the Confederacv plainly telling
us that ''grim visaged war" had commenced hos
tile operations along the border.
Some 500 of the enemy had crossed the Po-
tomac (in scows) at IIarpers Ferry. marched out
on the Charesown turnpike, about three miles,
and entrenched themselves on Allstadt's hill Col
Ashby being apprized of the fact, marched with
some 500 men, principally Virginia militia, and
pieces of artillery and took position
hill, having fill view of the enemy. About sun
rise on the 10th, the gallant Colonel opened the
ball by letting loose his ''dogs of war"-one a 2t-
FOUNDER, which played havoc with Yankee fortii-
cations. The fight lasted about six hours. The
militia charged the my's fortified position which
WAS occupied by the Contederates. The
Federals retreated down into the ferry cavalry
holly pursuing them far as Bolivar. ilcantime
they were heavily reinforced Banks's column
being near at hand, with every facility for bring
ing his "pigs to market" they rallied and renewed
the attack and succeeded in gaining their original
position on Astsdt's hill This could have been
prevented, but for an unfortunate and unexpected
casualty happening to the "a pound cannon. which
was disabled and rendered useless by the break
ing of an axletree of the carriag CIV TIL the loss
Of the use Of the ~ FOUNDER, and the odds being
too great to contend against, our men deemed it
prudent to fall back to their original position.
The enemy threw shot and shell from the Mary
land Heights with remarkable precision; but mis-
took the position Of the Confederates and overshot
them.
The loss is variously estimated; but. from the
best information | gather. the Federal loss
may be safely set down at fifty killed. eighty
oil two
trifing-one killed and ten wounded
On the 18th the Yankees evacuated the Ferry;
perhaps dceming discretion the better part of
valor." However, before they left, it was neccs
sary to "show their hand"-they set fire to a
small foundery.
On the Loudon Heights Gen Evans was sta
toned with two regiments, TO assist Col. Ashby.
How much assistance was afforded from the Lou
don side cannot he ascertaned, as it is thought
his guns did not reach far enough OF enc thing
we are certain, Gen. Evans fired into train
of cars filled with Federal renforcements, and
knocked it all to pieces; the result of which will
perhaps never be made known.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

THE CONFEDERATE LoAN.-Public notice is
given that the fifteen million loan has been all tax
en- and the books closed. At Charlotte the amount
taken was s93,35O. In this place, s4S.650. A
good deal more had been promised by several gen.
tlemcn, who did not anticipate SO early closing
of the books.-Fuyet,eriWe Observer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29
WESTERN VIRGINIA.

The campaign in Western Virginia has been a
very severe all engaged in it not So much
account Of what our soldiers have had to per-
form or to dare, what they have had to endure.
The theatre of operations has been mainly in a
country of mountains and of Clouds of rugged
forests and wretched roads, where supplies could
not be Obtained, and to which it was difficult to
transport them. Let the soldiers who have had
to endure these hardships be remembered with an
especial favor. While we have deeply regretted
the unavoidable privations of our men, it affords
a grim satisfaction to find that the enemy have
suffered at least as much.
In this connection present the following
from Western Virginia c1temporary, who knows
whereof he aflrms, and from actual service N the
The Abingdon Vir@inian says:
We sorry to some of our exchanges
unnecessarily and unj Justly censorous Of Gen
Lees conduct of the war in the Northwest
They want him to be in great has:e-perhaps
precipitate-and intimate he has more science
than common sense, and more caution than dis
cretlon. These writers unacquainted with the
country in which he is operating, and entirely
ignorant Of the nature of campaign in that
region of gorges and mountains. Turn one of
these grumblers loose in these hills, and he would
be lost in an hour and would never be found
again, unless he should take the precaution to
hang cow-bell about his neck. "-Rich. Eng.
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RICHMOND, Oct. GAN intelligent gentleman
just from Washington, says that the Lincoln
forces in Maryland, Virginia and the District of
Columbia amount to 200,000 men. They arc
we'll equipped, with the exception of the cavalry,
which is much inferior to the Confederate cavalry.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29
ANOTHER GREAT VICTORY.
Decisive Vletory for the Contederates near Lees
burg, Va, on the Potomac River.
Loss Of the Enemy 1900.

The news of victory over the F ederalists near
Leesburg, Loudon county, Va, was communicated
to the War department in the following dispatch
"CENTREYILLE Oct, 22.-Gcn. Evans reports
that he was engaged most of the day on yesterday
with twelve regiments and five batteries OF the
enemy near the Potion ac-they bad crossed under
cover of artillery fire. He drove them back with
o heavy loss in killed and wounded, and took two
hundred prisoners.
"Col. Baker, of Oregon was killed, and Col.
Cngswell and ten other officers among the prls-
oners. Six pieces Of artillery were captured
s'Gen Evans co nmand consisted of four regi-
ments and FIVE cannon"
In addition to the foregoing, we received the
following dispatch from our special correspon-
dent:
"MANAssA, Oct pa fight took place yes
terday near Leesburg, between Gen. Evans bril-
gade consisting of four regiments and five cannon,
and twelve regiments of the enemy, with five bat
teries of artillery. The FedeIals were badly
whipped"
This news comes to us in such authentic shape
that no room is left for doubt that Gen. Evans
has gained a brilliant victory.
The killing of Col. Baker, the Black Republi-
can Senator from Oregon and LihcOln'S mouth
piece in the Senate, IL cause for especial con-
graduation. He was an Englishman by birth, and
it was this man who said, in the course Of a long
TRADE OF abuse OF the south ana SOutnern men,
delivered at the late extra session of the Federal
Congress, that every foot Of Southern soil should
be re-conquered that the stars and stripes should
wave over every fort and arsenal, and that if
Southern Governors would not conduct their State
affairs according to the laws of the United States,
Governors from Massachusetts and Illinois would
be appointed in their places. 1t seems highly
probable, from present advices, that it not his
destiny to witness fulfllment Of his sweeping
prophecy.
The Federals were seduccd into the belief that
our forces had all been withdrawn from the eigh-
borhOod of Lcesburg, and they anticip ated quiet
occupation of the rich county Of Loudon.
Manassas, Oct. 22.-Gen. Evans, with $500
Gonfederates, engaged Gen. Stone with 10000
Fedcrals, at Leesburg, yesterday. The battle
lasted all day, and the ConfedcrateS victori-
Gus. The Federal loss 400 killed and wound
ed, 52O were taken prisoners, and 800 were
drowned while trying to recross the Potomac. The
Confederate loss was 300 killed and wounded.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29
OFFICIAL.
Headquarters Army of Potomac,

In addition concerning the victory of General
Evans, have to report the capture of nearly 600
prisoners and | POO stand of arms. The enemys
loss in killed and wounded and prisoners amounts
TO between 600 and POO.
The rout was total. The fight was all infantry
engagement exclusively Our forces engaged were
the 9Th Virginia, and 9TH and 18th Mississippi
Regiments; the 18th Mississippi being held in
reserve, No artillery fired by
TEOs. JORDAN As. Adjt Gen.
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G. Fl. WILEY, Sup. Com Sch. }
J. J. D D c 1,s, ELL Rec, Sec, Eh' Conn.,
October p, 1861.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-04
FLOWING ny STEFAN.

The time evidently is not far distant when
farmers shall be relieved Of vast amount Of
physical labor, by having the advantages of steam
in their fields, with the same certain and sue
cessful results as those which attend the im-
provements in labor-saving machinery in manu-
factories. Indeed, the time is not coming, but
is already here; and steam to-day, performs in
England, what man-power and horse-fesh are
still doing in this country. A ploD has been
invented-by a Mr.. John Fowler which is
capable of being worked by steam and after
having stood the test Of criticism and prejudice
in England-for farmers, as a class, are every
where very chary about new inventions in agri
culture-it comes into this country and ap.
peals to the "tiller of the sol'' for fair trial
and an impartial investigation of its merits.
On Tuesday last, in presence of q company OIL
farmers from Delaware and Pennsylvania, O
trial of Mr.. Fowler's invention was made on the
farm Of Mr.. Alloerger at the Lazaretto, which.
80 far as we can learn, was attended with the
most satisfactory results. The trial was made ia
twenty acre lot. AT one end Of the lot ia fixed
the motive power, a stationary engine and loco
motive At the opposite end is the .'anchor. ),
Between the two is continuous wire cable to
which the plow is attached. The engine acting
upon the cable, drives the plow back and forth
across the field. The number of plowsbares
ranges from four to twelve as may be required :;
and from one to three acres of soil can be plowed
up in an hour. The regularity of the work is
one of its chief points of merit. The number of
attendants upon the plow when in operation is
small, while its efficiency is said to be complete.
The gentlemen who witnessed it--among whom
were Charles !. Dupont; Samuel Candy John
A. Duncan, and Morton Pennock-pronounce il
an invention which must ultimately become in
general use among agricuturists.
The engine by which the plow iF driven, being
stationary, can be used for other purposes Of
labor, such as thres ing, grinding saving &c..
as well as plOwing.
We understand the committee from this city
were TO we'll pleased with the experiment at
LazarettO, that they endeavored to make arrange.
ments with the agent, to have the steam. INFLOW
present for inspection at the grounds of the New
Castle county agricultural society, near this
city on Wednesday and Thursday next. We hone
they MAY succeed, and thus afford our citizens an
opportunity, while attending the annual Exhibi-
tion of the Society, of witnessing also, u most
useful and interesting experiment by having the
plow put into operation on some convenient
field.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-04
THE WAR NEwa

The war news of yesterday is without any
interest whatever. The Washington aud other
correspondents of the large daiies continue, as
usual, to furnish their views of matters and
things but in point of fact or knowledge they
amount to nothing at all. The governmen Mt
keeps its own secrets, and when the proper time
comes for the army to act, it will be done with
out first consulting the newspaper reporters.
AT any moment we may hear of battle and,
excepting those in authority, nobody knows any
thing more about the movements of our Federal
forces or the intentions of our Generals than
that Let the people have patience, therefore.
The beginning of the end-a glorious, victori-
GUS end-will soon be upon US.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-10-04
From Cairo.

CAIRO, ILL.,, Oct. 2.-The gunboat Conestoga
went down the river last night, within three miles
OF Columbus She chased the rebel gunboat jeff
Davis under cover of the rebel batteries on Shore
1t was ascertained that the Davis has an arma-
ment of four six Founders.
The Conestoga found rebel signal fires burning
for several miles this side of Columbus.
The Charleston bridge has been repaired
The woods back of Birds Point are said to be
alive with rebels, and continual skirmshing is
reported.
The latest reports from the South aay that q
large portion of Gen. Pillows army have crossed
the river at Belmont, en- route for Cape Girar-
deau.
Col. Logan, with body of 45O men, went
down the Mississippi on Monday, with a view to
capture company of rebels encamped near
Charleston, Mo. Another party left Birds Point
for the same purpose. Col. Logan was report
ed TO be at Charleston last night, where he hnd
seized large quantity Of corn belonging to the
rebels.