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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20
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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20

Wendell Phillips delivered an oration on the 18th
July at birmingham, near Boston, in which he
paid Mr. Seward the following handsome COM
pliment: ....s -.'-- ...-
GAS for Mr Seward, there is no confidence TO be
placed in him, if he lies he tells the truth: If he
tells the truth he lies.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20

July 80.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20

The New Haven Journal says that the I'd Con
necticut Regiment brought home with them %
negroes trom Virginia.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-27
The Great Victory at Manassas.

We publish to-day interesting accounts of the
great victory achieved on Sunday last at Manassas
by the Confederate army over Lincoln's forces.
The extracts from the Richmond Enquirer and
Examiner, and from the speech of President Davis,
show that the victory in all respects overwhelm
ing and complete. 1t is rumored, as the result of
this great achievement, that Arlington and Alexan-
dria again in possession of the Confederates and
that Lincoln is preparing to defend Washington
This news is confirmed Our flag floats proudly.
We are still without information as to the killed
and wounded of Col Fishers and Col. McRae's regi-
ments. We shall no doubt have the details soon,
though trust and believe that the loss of those
regiments has not been serious.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-27
Latest News.

The last mails add but little to our stock Of infor
nation from the battle, previously obtained. We
are assured that the injuries sustained by Col Fish,
er's Regiment were not as great as at first appre
hended. We have seen no mention of the death of
any other North aronian in the battle except Col.
Fisher. Lieut. Col. Lghtfoot was wounded. The
regiment it seems, became so exhausted by the
ardor of battle and its previous fatigue, it COM
PEELED to bivouack where night overlook it, which
led to the suppostion it was badly cut up. Col.
Kirklands regiment was in the centre, and suffered
but little Iii rumored that two companies of Col.
McRaes regiment suffered severely, but our last &C
counts do not confirm it. Col. Hoke's regiment ar
rived too late to take part in the battle
1t is reported that Gen. Scott STas near the field,
and it is stated thai he was at Centreyile on Satur-
day night. Several members of Congress escaped
narrowly. A carriage supposed to be Gen. SCOTS,
was taken. The onset of the Arkansas Regiment
upon the New York Zouaves, is said to have been
terrific As they neared them, they threw down
their guns, and fell upon them with their bowie
knives, when they screamed with terror. 1t is re-
ported that the Confederates have possession of AL
exandria and Arlington Heights, and that the Long
Bridge at Washington City has been burned down.
We learn with the hig hest pleasure that Capt De
Lagnel, supposed to have been killed at Rich Noun
tan is safe. His friends in Petersburg have certain
intelligence that though severely wounded, he es
capped, and.wlll soon reach home.
Hon. Robt Toombs, Secretary of State, it is said
has been appointed Brigadier General and will at
once enter the service. Gen. Smith, of Florida, is
not dead, but severely wounded.
Secretary Cameron sends dispatch to New York
announcing that he and Lincoln are recognizing an
immense army and that the Capitol is SAFE 1t in
dicates that they are badly scared.
The French Consul at Richmond had forwarded
to his government full accounts of the two BATTLES
on Bull Run.
We have rumor in town that there was fighting
at Yorktown or neighborhood on yesterday.
Later accounts state, that Hon. T. L. Clingman,
just from Manassas, reports 16 killed and 40 30
wounded in the 9th and 18th N. G. Regiments
No names given.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-27
News from beyond the Potomac.

The news of the battle of Bull Run, produced
tremendous sensation in Washington City. Va.
rous rumors are afoat of the Generalization of the
Northern army and Of actual collisions among them
in Washington. We are not prepared to endorse
these rumors. The friends of the South there were
overjoyed. Likenesses of Gen. Beauregard were
sold on the streets The defeat is attributed to the
inactivity of Gen. Patterson. All communication
was cut off between Alexandria and Washington it
is said and the Notifications the Virginia side
were to be improved and reinforced. Gems. Mans
field is in command. Gen. Mcclellan, it is said, is
to supersede Gen. Mcdowell in command of the army
of the Potomac. Gen. Rosencrantz succeeds Nc
Clellan in command of the Federal army in the val
ley of Virginia. In Louisville, Ky, the rejoicing of
the Southera rights men was unbounded. The N.
Y. 18th regiment had enlisted for three years
The Missouri State Convention assembled at JEFF
ferson City on the 22d. Gen. Wilson was elected
President
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-27
Cant. r. w. York.

We learn that Capt. York. of this County, of Col.
Fishers regiment, bore himself with great intre-
pdIty in the battle of Manassas This is nothing less
than we expected from this gallant young man. The
Petersburg Express says:
"Capt. York, of Company l, encountered one Of
the enemy within ten steps of him, with rifle drawn
but the Captain was too quick for his adversary.
Before the latter could pull trigger, Capt Y. shot
him dead. and procured his rifle. The rifle passed
through Petersburg yesterday destined to the Cap
tan's wife"
The rhed musket and spoon, which Capt. York
took from the dead Yankee, were delivered to his
wife at the depot in this City on Wednesday MORN
ing Mrs York, having heard the rumor of the
Captains death, came to this place from her resi-
dence about nineteen miles west of this, on Tuesday
evening, greatly distressed Shcreturned on Wednes-
day evening with light heart
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-27

~ The New York Herald of the 18th July,
which friend has placed in our hands, contains
some marked specimens of Yankee falsehood in rela-
ton to the operations of the contending forces.
dispatch is given for example, from Gen. Mcclellan,
dated Beverly, Va, July IS, in which he says he
has received from Col Pegram propositions for his
surrender, with his officers and the remnant of his
command, say 6OO" And he adds, "they are said
to be extremely penitent and determined never
again to take up arms against the general govern
ment." The Herald then says, 1.-THE surrender, in
such condition of mind of this body of rebels, re-
GREETING the part they have taken in the rebellion
may be regarded the first practical step towards
returning reason on the part Of those in the field
against the government" All that need be said in
reply to Gen. Mcclellan and the Herald is, that
these "rebels" are only "pentent" because 1t was
not in their power to kill more Yankees than thev
did at Rich Mountain and Cheat river. But their
brethren were very "penitent" at Bull Run and
Manassas for they slew the Yankees at those places
until they were wearied with their victory.
The Herald says 1.-TWO or three days ago we ex-
perienced shock of surprise upon hearing of the
exploits of the privateer jeff Davis in capturing
five Northern vessels when within about days
sail of our port" Hurrah for the JEFF Davis five
Yankee vessels captured near New York, off Nam
tucket Shoals. That will do. Much obliged to the
Herald for the information.
The same friend has also laid on our table copy
of the New York Neps of the 18th July The Ne1cs
continues, in lofty strain its denunciaons of the
war against the South. 1t says, the very terri
tory out of which the States were created that are
now sending thousands with arms in their hands for
Southern subugation the free gift of that noble
State whose soil is trampled under foot beneath
their iron heels, and may soon be drenched with the
blood of her bravest and best"
We learn from the Neors that N. c. State bonds
were sold in New York on the 18th at 61t to 60.
Virginia bonds brought As, and Missouri 43.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-27
Literary Items.

A SOUTHERN BooK.-Messrs Randolph & Co., of
Richmond, Va, have just issued new work, trans
lated from the French, entitled "Soulouque and his
Empire" 1t is written by an intelligent French
man, and exhibits in the most glowing colors the
utter failure of negro emancipation and indepen-
dence in st. Domingo. It is a book for the times
We are indebted to our friend W. L. Pomeroy, for
the copy before US. who has the book for sale.
NORTH CAROLINA JOURNAL OF EDUcATIoN.-The
June number is to hand 1t is we'll printed and
continues to do good service in the of educa-
ton. Send 81 to j. d. Campbell, Greensboro, N. c.
The PoRr FoLIo-This is the title of a very neatly
gotten up literary monthly in Charleston s. c., de-
signed for young readers 1t is equal in appearance
and editorial ability to any northern publication Of
the same class. 1t is devoted to "Truth, Virtue
and Temperance" Messrs. Hammond & Miller are
the publishers. Price 81 per annum.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-27
NURSES FOR THE CAMP-The Richmond Dispatch

NURSES FOR THE CAMP.-The Richmond Dispatch
says,
"a Southern Nightingale from North Carolina
has Just established herself at Yorktown, accompa-
MED by a matron and two servants, and provided
with every requirement, in order to thoroughly per-
form the mission she has undertaken. Other Night
ingales are still required to cheer with their melo-
dous notes and gentle ministratons the soldiers who
whether fighting or on the bed of sickness, display
forbearance and patriotism worthy of the descend
ants of the revolutionary heroes. Ladies who are
prepared with health and forttude sufficient to un-
dergo camp life, by applying at the Office of this or
the Enquirer newspaper, will obtain requisite infor-
,nation - ..-
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-27
Oath Regiment Of Volunteers.

On the 18th instant an election was held at Ga
rysburg for officers of this regiment when Capt
William j. Clarke, c. S. A, was unanimously cleo
ted Colonel; Maj. 7. Brown Venable was unani-
mously elected Lieut. Colonel and Capt j. Evans,
of the Cumberland Ploughboys was elected Major.
This regiment is composed of the following COM
panies: Capt. Dillahay, Person; Capt. Martin, Per-
son; Capt Spivey, Franklin Capt Woodall, John
ston; Capt. Lane, Johnston; Capt Crockett, John
ston; Capt Evans, Cumberland; Capt. Love, Robe
son Capt Duffy, Onslow; Capt Swindell Beaufort
This regiment was the 14th, and has been changed
to the 24th-the estate Troops" under recent
order, composing the first ten regiments, and the
only difference between the Volunteers and Estate
Troops" now being to the time they arc to serve.
The oath will march some time next week. We
regret to hear that many of the men are suffering
with measles. The regiment is 1000 strong.
We learn that the regiment has presented Col.
Clarke with splendid sword, and that a friend has
presented him with fine horse.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-27

~ By the order of Gov Clark, Col j. E. Mar
tin, Adjutant and Inspector General of the State
Troops, performs the duties of his department for
the volunteer and militia corps of the State. Col.
NJ, therefore, supplies the vacancy created by the
election Of Gen. Hoke Colonel of Regiment now
in Virginia. Col Martin is competent officer, and
under his management the confusion created here
tofore by two classes of troops will be remedied and
our military matters simplifed We trust our
friend Col Hoke will win laurels on the battlefield
which he or any other man would fail to secure in
the onerous duties of the Adjutant Generals Office
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-27
GENERAL NEWS.

The Dadeyille (Ala.) g Banner" is informed by q
Hon. VIM. P. Chiffon, that he will raise in the por-
ton of the State that he represents, near foo mil
lions of dollars on the Loan of the Confederate
States. g.
Northern Senators do not hesitate to declare, on
the floor of the Senate at Washington that 1t vould
be better to run the risk Of erecting a Despotism
than to lose the Union. We think they will do both
Brigadier. General James Longstreet gallant SOL
der OF the Mexican war; is among the officers at Ma
nassas, and has command of the 4th Brigade now
stationed there. He was the first man to plant the
U. s flag upon the wall of Chepultepec after Major
Selden was shot down. SEQ
Captain Robert B. Pegram has been transferred
from the command of the battery at Pigs Point to
the Ordinance Department Gosport Navy Yard
Captain Sinclair IS to fill the vacancy occasoned by
the transfer of Capt Pegram.
The Norfolk Day Book says that the engagement
at Bethel Cnurch is the identical spot on which the
hrst battle in that peninsula took place during the
revolutionary war.
Commodore Tatnal invites proposals for the con-
struction by contract of five small vessels for the
Confederate States service.
Albemarle county Va, has furnished twenty-one
companies of volunteers to the war. Hurrah for
this noble old county, -.....,..
ARRIVAL OF ARMS FoNM ENeLAsp.-Nev Orleans
papers inform US that the Confederate States war
steamer Sumter had arrived at that port with 30 600
Enfield rifles, together with other accoutrements
and number of rifed cannon Out at sea the
Sumter met an English vessel with these arms bound
for New Orleans. What of the blockade
PRESIDENT DAVIS AT MANAssA-The arrival of
President Davis at Manassa Junction and on the
field of conflict the occasion of the great battle
of the 2lst was hailed by our soldiers, as we learn
with wild enthusiasm. They were animated to fresh
zeal by this evidence of his deep interest in the
result of that momentous struggle.-Rich En-.
We learn that the State of North Carolina, thro'
Marshall Parks, ESQ.,, has just transferred to the
Confederate Government, clever little feet of five
war steamers. They will do valuable service in the
good cause.-Rich. Enquirer. ..
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-27

LINcoLN's CoNGREss.-The news of the battle fell
with immense weight upon the Congress, but they
have gone to work resolved if possible to repair the
damage.
Mr.. Crittenden of Ky. had introduced resolution
which passed, charging civil war upon the South.
The old man in his dotage has gone to Lincoln.
bill providing for the con6scaton of the property
of Southerners and of slaves employed in the public
service was passed. Messrs. Breckenridge, Powell,
Kennedy, Pearce, Polk and Johnson of Mo. voted
against it in the Senate
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-27
Our Troops i'm Virginia

Our readers must keep their eyes on our brave
troops in Virginia. Let our ladies and friends
member them. Gen. Hills regiment of course, is
at Yorktown, and SO is Col. McKenny's. Col Will
liams' near Norfolk, COL Pender's near 'Smithfeld
Col. Daniels at Suffolk COL Stephen Lees, we hear,
has been ordered to the valley of Virginia under
Gen. Loring, the late Col Fishers is at Manassas,
also Col. Hokes, Col. McRae's, Col Kirklands, Col
Tew's, Col. Meares' and Col. Anderson's. Col Pet
tigrews, Col Stokes, and Col. Clarks regiments
will leave for Virginia in few days, making in all
about 1000 men.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-27

prRLIc THANksGIvING.-An the people will re-
u,or,ber to meet in their churches, on tomorrow,
lS,udav) to return public thanksgiving and praise
~ Almighty God for his gracious interposition and
favor in giving our brave army so overwhelming a
.u;,,r,nb over our enemies. The Confederate Con-
r.ss so requests, and let all the people comply
n God rightfully belongs the glory and praise of
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-27

COL ANDERsoN's REGIMENT.-The Richmond Dis
patch copies an article from the Standard in, rea
ton to our troops, and adds: $
"Nobody who saw the splendid regiment which
marched in Richmond yesterday could doubt that
the Old North State was doing all she could 1t was
the 4th Regiment of State Troops, ! 100 strong un
der COL Anderson, splendidly armed and equipped,
each individual in it looking every inch hero
They went into camp near Towards Grove. With
such soldiers, we are all SAFE" '-rt = Z
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-27

FOURTH N c. REGNENT.-We learn that Gen.
Pemberton has ordered this regiment now stationed
at Suffolk, commanded by Col. Daniel, to some
point on the James river, probably to the neighbor
hood CT Burwell's Bay. portion of the regiment,
including Capt. Vances's company, Capt Faribaults,
and Capt. Harrison's, were expected to leave yes
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-27
MANASSAS JUNCTION, Va.

July 81, 1861.
To the Editor Of the Standard In my last 1
told you it was probable that we would march on
Martnsburg. We were ordered to fill up our can
teens and haversacks which we did. We started
about four o'clock, leaving our baggage. Anxiously
we gazed at the blue mountains where we supposed
the enemy lay encanped; but when we took up the
line of march and went down into the city, we knew
we were not marching on Martinsburg, but where
could not tell After leaving the city Col. Fish
er halted the column and read an order, which sta
ted that Gen. Beauregard had been attacked by
whelming numbers, and that we were on forced
march to join them. All night we Travelled until
o'clock, when we slept for while on the ground.
We then rose and marched until Z o'clock, when we
halted and prepared breakfast; after which we again
resumed our march and reached Piedmont on the
Manassas Gulf Railroad where we again slept on
the ground. On yesterday Saturday morning we
arrived here, and Immediately took up the line of
march for the field of battle.
The battle commenced at sunrise by heavy can
nonading About o'clock the battle became gen.
eral, and terrible indeed was the roar The deter
mined spirit on both sides exhibited itself in unn
terrup.ed roar of musketry. Soon our regiment
was ordered into position. We were led by COL
Fisher up a rugged ravine, and the two right flank
companies under Captains Freeand and York, sud-
denly came right upon Sherman's battery, and a
Yankee regiment, which poured upon us CALLING
fire. We Immediately faced to the rear, and gave
them rakng fire, which piled them up in heaps !;
by this time being exposed to a fire, we were
ordered to fall back. But Col. Fisher having been
shot, and there being no one to guide us, some little
panic occurred; but fell back and formed behind
another regiment All did good service. At the head
of the ravine Col Fisher fell being shot in the FORE
head Towards evening. the battle became rum
ming one and about sunset they abandoned the field
and were ridden down by our cavalry.
Our loss is considerable, but not so great as at
first supposed. The Yankees were piled up in heaps
We took Sherman's battery, and indeed all their big
guns, and wagon loads of small arms. Excuse this
hasty scroll. will send you details in my next.
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n,IEIGH: SATURDAY, JULY IT. 1861.
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VOLUNTEERS WANTED.-We invite attention to
the call of John H. Bryan, Jr., Esq, in the Stan
dard to day, for volunteers. Now is the time to
volunteer for the defence of the coast and for the
succor of our brethren in Virginia Let US get
ready Nothing can be lost by organizing and
much may be gained.
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1861-07-27

NOBLE REsPoNsE.-The counties west of the Blue
Ridge have responded nobly to the call of the State
for volunteers. The counties of Cherokee, Macon,
Jackson, Haywood, Henderson, Pennsylvania, Polk,
Buncombe, Madison and Yancey have raised 81
companies, making nearly 1000 men, Buncombe
raises four and Cherokee and Haywood, three EACH
Other companies besides these are nearly ready
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sword, filled my canteen and hayersack, and was
ready to form my company, when the bugler should
give his blasts. Just then the rain commenced
falling in torrents, and the order countermand
ed until the rain should cease About o'clock the
rain ceased, the buger gave his blast and soon the
companies were formed received their cartridges,
and put out to Winchester.
After marching miles we halted and got water,
when we learned that Gen. johnson had formed his
line of battle and that detachment of Gen. Patter-
sons troops were trying to turn his tanks and cut
off our Regiment Entirely ignorant of the country,
We took up the line of march, and hurried on to ef
feet junction with Gen. johnson On arriving at
Winchester we halted few minutes to get water,
and Immediately marched through the town to the
other side and were Immediately placed in line of
battle and rested our weary limbs upon our muskets
Our position was an excellent one, being posted
about 500 yards to the left of the centre, behind
small hilock, which is a natural breastwork. Here
we stood, amid the shocks of new mown wheat,
awaiting the yankee vandals, until about 10 o'clock
at night when Col. Fisher announced that after
much trouble he had supper for US. We stacked
arms, and all then :ay down, making our bed by
tearing down wheat shocks, and spreading our blank
cts over u.s. in which condition took heavy rain
We were kept in line of battle until about o'clock
yesterday, and our baggage being left behind and
after it arrived being packed away so that could
scarcely get to it, yet Col Fisher himself took our
negroes, went back to town, had good breakfast
cooked and brought to US. No man ever lived who
thought more of his men than Chas. F. Fisher. No
officer ever toiled harder than he to render them
comfortable and to do this he shrnks from no labor
however mental. For be it remembered that great
deal of our breakfast the morning of the 18th
cooked by the hands of Chas. F. Fisher 1t is USE
less for me to say how our Regiment loves him. At
o'clock yesterday the troops were all ordered to
their quarters and strong pckets posted in advance.
The enemy, after advancing within three miles of us,
fell back towards Martnsburg and we joyfully went
to pitching tents. And yet notwithstanding our
suffering, not murmur heard, but all stood to
their arms and longed to see the foe.
This is a strong position, and the key to the Val
ley. We are well posted, and defy Old Abe to come
down on u.s. which do not believe he will do; for
whenever he comes down to Winchester we will red
den the valley with their blood They Meier can
take this place.
We are here in camp in good health, no sickness,
and in good spirits and have but little expectation
of fight, though the enemy is only IL or Is miles
distant, and may advance at any moment; but when
he does come down, he will feel the effects of our
heavy batteries and muskets in way that will not
| be palatable More anon. Y.
P. S. Excuse this hasty episte, am worn out
and tired. This morning Q9th) We march on Mar
tinsburg presume; at least we march Y.