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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29
LATER.

NASHVILLE, October Pa special despatch to the
ST. Louis Democrat dated jefferson Gifts, October 20
reports that detachment of SO Federals, under Maj
White surprised the Confederate garrison Lexington
and captured the place with quantity guns pistols
and other articles the Confederates threw in their
flight also two pieces of cannon. We don't believe it.
The Knoxville Register reports fight between Cen
Zolicoer and the Lincolnites from Camp Dick Robin
son. the latter entreEched Rock Cattle Ford
Zocofer attacked and drove the enemy from their
entertainments. Zollicofer had five killed and twenty
three wounded and took forty prisoners The loss of
the enemy in killed and wounded is known
Zolicofer fell back to prevent his supply trains from
being cut off q
despatch to the New York Tribune, dated the l4h,
says that Seward had assured the members of the
diplomatic body thai the little affar--Sou:hern insur
rection-will blow within three months and the
ports will all be opened and prosperity reign.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

York County, Oct 10, 1861.
Gen. d. H. Ill., Coils. G. c. Lee, and james II. Line,
and members Of the LIST R,g't. ". c. FoLs.
GENTLEMEN: In acknowledging the reception
of your kind favor, [ scarce know how to thank
you. To have contributed the humbest service
to your galIan. regiment in their glorious achieve
ment at Bethel would ever have given me the
most qualification, but to have won the approval
of brave men-to be deemed by them not unworthy
this generous evidence of their kindness will always
be to a source of joyful remembrance. which |
shall cherish through life, and, 1 hope now, with
just pride, bequeath an inheritance to my chill
dren. May it be to them incentive to initiate
your patriotism and your virtues May a kind
Providence ever shelter your heads in the day of
battle" May each of you be the recipients of
the reward due to distinguished valor and merit.
Yours, truly and sincerely,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

HE TowN OF NEwBERN THE MILITARY AUTHoRI-
TIEs-We tell our Newborn friends that the oppo-
sition manifested there the military authorities is
doing the good name of their town more harm than
they suppose We know the large majority of the citi-
zens of Newbern loyal to the Southern cause but
they ought TO hold public meeting and denounce the
conduct of those persons who refused furnish Gen
Hill with part of their negro force work on the forth
hcatlons for the defence of the town. Do they
the brave volunteers who have sacrificed the comforts
OF nome and business to dig trenches round their
as well fight for its protection while they could
Ieve them of portion of the heavy duty by oaning
few negroes for the purpose indicated in Gen. Hills
request? We repeat, think the main portion of the
population of Newbern true the Southern cause but
they do not publicly disapprove of the conduct of all
persons who refused contribute laborers and who
have shown disposition to resist the authority of
those working for the protection of their lives and
property, stigma will rest upon the town for all time
to come. We DO not think it is right blame whole
town for the bad conduct of few of its citizens but
such is being done in the of Newbern.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29
WAR ITEMS,

RICHMOND, Oct. 25.Passengers by the Central traii
report Leesburg still occupied by the Confederates
everything quiet at Manassas
Official intelligence states that the number of Con
federates killed Leesburg was twenty SEVEN anC
one hundred and twenty wounded.
Nothing further has been heard of the engagement
by portion of General McLaws command, on the Pc
ninsula Young's Mill, and it is believed that thu
announcement some days since erroneous infer
alton received by General Magruder.
Official intelligence announces that the Potomac is
closed to Federal vessels. Nc steamer other Graf
has passed our batteries for the past two days
Lynchburg gentleman who reached here this even
ing and who left Floyd'S command the 10th, say:
that the Federas evacuated the entire kauawah
Valley, and Floyd marching for Kentucky when
our informant left. Loring, after sending detach
ment down the Kanawa Valley, was returning with hi
forces to Valley Mountain Lee still at Meadow
Bluff.
Dispatches from Norfolk on Thursday, say the com
mander Old Point declines receiv ng any more flag
of truce Yesterday, there sixty Federal vessels
in Hampton Roads, thirty of which were men-of- war
and among them the Wabash and Minnesota. The Grea
Republic and the three-maSted steamer with he
have horses on board.
NASHVILLE Oct 24.-Private dispatches from Paris
Tennessee, say that Mayfeld, Kentucky burnt OIL
the 22d, by two thousand FederalS'
The Knoxville Register, OF the 23d, reports that til
Federal forces in Camp Dick Robinson advancing
and within light miles of Zoliicofer's camp
There has been skirnishng between the pickets
with loss TO the enemy of three killed and pri
solfer. The Federal force numbers three thousand
An early battle is expected.
The Cincinnati Commercial, of the 10th, learns tina
Fremont was to be removed Gen. Hunter succeed
him. The Cincinnati Gazette says that Fremont ha
been removed by order Of Lincoln.
The Tennessee Legislature have elected Langdou c
Haynes Senator i'll the Confederate Congress. ST!
baottngs had for the other Senator without eff
tectlng election,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29
HANNAH TUNNELL.

Ha~ In the Episcopal Convention at Columbia,
the proposition to change the name of the Church
from Protestant Episcopal to Catholic Reformed
was voted down by overwhelming majority,
three of the Bishops and two of the Clergy voting
in favor of the change, while six Bishops, seven
of the Clergy and five of the Laity voted against
the proposition. On motion of Bishop Elliott, of
Ga, it was decided that the name of the
Church should be "The Protestant Episcopal
Church in the Confederate States"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-29

October %, 1861
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-11
Affairs at the Southern CapjtaI,

The Montgomery papers contain brief com
ments on the inaugural of Mr.. Lincoln, which
they publish almost in full. The Advertiser
says:
1t commences by an insulting alluson to
what is deemed the unreasona BILE conduct of
the seeding StateS-it says that the Union is
unbroken, and the laws mus I be enforced and
it means-WAR, WAR, and nothing less than
war, will satisfy the Abolition chief And if
blood, nothing but blood, MIR. Lincoln will
have, why, then. in Gods name. trus ting to
that Prov idence that has never vet withheld
protecting hand from the cause of right and
OF justice, relying for human aid upon the
bravery OF our people, our boundless resour-
ccs, the military skill of our Commander in
Chief, the prudence of our statesmen, let US,
with one accord,
"Cry havoc, and let slip the dogs of war"
We have no fears of the result. The great
est soldier of America will lead us TO The con-
hict the wisest Sta; esmen that have iilustrst-
ted the history of American politics will
guard the country, the daughters of the
South will cheer US on TO victory. The sons
OF the South have fought for Northera liberty
and now that the contest is for their own
homes and nresides, they will surely be in
vlnCibie.
The Post has the following remarks:
Itis a we'll written document, no matter
who wrote it. 1t Is more clear and explicit
than we expected from the clumsy magician
that has been on public exhibition for the past
WV NtrhS. huu ticusH ne DutlSItu DO LII
sides of the bread, sugar is sprinkled upon
one and powder gently sfted on the other
Upon the vital question at issue, Mr.. Lin
coin Is explicit, and that is that the Union is
unbroken in fact that il is his duty to hold
the public property and collect the revenue,
and that he will enforce the laws-pr0vi ided
he is permitted to do so; IL not, we presume
he won't. The premises from which his rea =
soning is derived upon these points, is gene
rally false, and the result of his policyis in
evitably war.
A letter, dated Montgomery, the 5th inst,
gives some warike information. 1t says:
Capt. Robt T. Jones, of the corps of Engi-
neers, date Lieutenant Colonel i'll the Ala
bama army, and formerly OF the T.. =. corps
OF Engineers, serving with great dis tine tion
in the Seminole Florida war; received orders
from the War Depar tment yes terday, and La
night started for Charleston. Lieut.. Robin
son, of Texas; Lieut.. O'Brien and several
other officers, were also dispatched to Charles
ton to-day. Every prepara ton is being made
by the Government here, and war is antici-
pated.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-11
LATER FROM EUkOPEs.
ARRIVAL OF THE NORTH BRITON

The steamship North Briton arrived at Port
land, Me, on the sth instant, with &l0o, 600 in
gold. She brings dates from Liverpool to the
22d uIt. The following is a summary of her
news:
GREAT BRITAIN.
The Parliament proceedings were unimpor-
tant.
lhe army estimates issued show a net de-
crease OF tls5 900, Notwithstanding the num-
ber of land forces 14o,o00 is slightly in excess
OF last year. The total sum reqaIred is El4,-
6O6, 900.
Reinforcements for the French army at
Rome Were continually leaving Marseilies.
Eugene Scribe the celebrated Ok amatist, is
dead.
Several persons in Paris connected with the
transactions in the mines had been arres ted.
The payment of the C,tisse Ges Chemins de
FER OF Murres were suspended until an inven-
tory of the state OF the Bank was completed
Constantlnople bills on the Murres falling Cue
on the 10th and 2lst, reached $3.50, 900 sterling,
and We're not met
The Bourse was dull. Rentes 6sf. 10c
ITALY.
General Caldwin and Admiral Persano had
lett Gtetl with troops Tor Messina The for
tress had been Summoned to surrender. under
PAIN OF an Immediate attack, but General Fer
goi;; is reported to have declared his inten-
tlon 10 resist tiil the last extremity.
The Sardinian General, AIezAicopa had
NeapolItan fortress OF CivitelIa, ,on the Trouto,
aud WOULD commence an immediate attack un.
less surrendenng.
The Official Opinione denies the rumored
existence OF negotiations between Sardinia
and Rome.
SPAIN.
Spain had agreed with Morocco that the
pay ment OF the indemnity, 2oO, ,OO0,0 900 reals,
shall be pieted immediately.
HE customs ANA duties at Tangiers and
Hogddore are to be hypothecdted to Spain tor
remaining indemnity.
AUSTRIA.
1t was reported, via Hamburg that orders
had been sent to Trieste to arm at once all
sailing vessels OF the Austrian navy. They
are TO be stationed at lara, Cattoro, Fiume,
Ragusa, &c Twelve gunboats are to be sent
to the Gulf Guarrero, to watch the coast OF
turkey.
The Levant Herald says the Hasue Tarius
are 10 be renewed for fourteen years, and also
says general suspension of Ciai:,I.I bankers
and merchants is threatened.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-11

A large black nag of 'moarning.. for the
delay OF virginia In going out" was touud
suspended across the Main street Of Eredey.
ieksbarg, Va, on Friday morning. IL bore
suitable INSCRIPTION.
IL is said thai Judge Douglas will acs a. q
mediator between th. Southern Comlntssion-
ers and President Lincoln.
A Southern Confe<isracy nag was raised In
Petersburg, Va. Friday, VITA . blank pSAAss
among tho starsIor Virginia.
The Massach chnsetts senate has passad the
act modifying the Personal I.iberty law Of
that State.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-11
Comedy Of SsY.-Mrs. Bateman,s excelIen,

Comedy Of Sey-Mrs. Bateman's excellent
C omedy, which was performed with great
success nc the Richmond Theatre few years
since, will ne produced tonight. Miss Dateman
appears as Mary Apex" MIR Bateman az
John Unit" and Mr. T. L. Moxley as "Aunt
Chloe" This is an assurance that the plav
will be well performed; but In addition, the
general cast of characters has been judiciousiy
made, including Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. DE Bar.
Miss Ida Vernon, Messrs. Meidrum. Bailey,
Warwick, &c. The incidents OF this play are
irresistib'y humorous, and II Il admitted eve-
rywhere TO be the bes, portrayal of Ameri-
can pecuiiariffes ever placed upon the stage.
IL mas been for some time in preparation at
our Theatre, and its production will be dis
unguished by all the merit of stage and scenic
eject In the ample resources of the establish
meht. We well remember the enjoyment the
comedy OF " Self impaired TO our citizens
TOUR winters ago. and we anticipate renewal
OF the pleasure on this occasion. We there
lore nave no hesitation in ad dyisiny our read
srs to go and see it. A visit "wil pay -
The performance will conclude with the
amusing farce of "a Copiugal Lesson" with
MI Lamb and Miss Sallie Partington as the
hero anu heroine.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-11

CorToy RECEIPTS FALLING OFF.-The re.
ceipts of cotton at New Orleans continue to
fall off, and further and important decrease
is looked for in the next few weeks. In conse-
Quence of this belief, there are few estimates
of crop above four million bales indulged in,
while the majority are now estima ting below
that figure. A number Of boats engaged in the
carrying trade are preparing to haul OFF.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-11

Stealing Pies and Things Sam Short
slave of Mrs Elizabeth 7. smith, was arrest
ed and placed in the cage yesterday, for effect
ing felonious entrance into his mistress
house on 4th street, on the night of the 25,h
OF February, and stealing therefrom " a bas-
ket con tanning divers cakes and pies valued
At SIC. The warrant was issued on the oa tn
OF fellow darkey, who is suspected also of
being concerned in the abduction of the edi-
bles enumera. ed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-11

Broken Down.-The Union men Of Rich
mond were very much elated Saturday morn
ing at the breaking down of the pole, from
which fioated the Palmetto fiag, which was
was caused by the wind. No doubt new
and stronger pole will be substituted at an
early day. The flag was again hoisted OH the
stump of the pole on Saturday evening.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-11

Richmond Publications s-Messrs West 4
Johnston published on Saturday the new work
on Military Tactics. by Captain Il. Milton
Cary, of Company r ; also, a pretty volume
for young people, entitled Brown and Ar
thur, written by Mrs. Anna Mead Chalmers,
Of Halifax county, Va They also published
last week another volume of Matthews Di-
gest, making three publications In one week
by this firm. We believe this is a display of
enterprise not heretofore reached by Richmond
publishers, but We hope to chronicle many
future evidences of go-aheadativeness in va
riouS CHARTERS.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-11

Arriued Hon. T. Bntler King, formerly
member of Congress from Georgia, afterwards,
under President Fillmore, Collector of the
port of San Francisco, aud ut present, we be-
lieve, Minister to England of the Southern
Confederacy arrived in this city Sunday
morning, and stopped at the Exchange Hotel.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-11

The DRoUaHT IN CUBA oPEsISa MARKET
Owing to the devastating effects OF the late
severe drought in the island of Cuba, where
provisions are scarce and high, the Govern
ment is said to be about taking Off the duties
on corn, rice, beans, potatoes, rye, -four, hay,
hams, bacon, fish, and lard--all of which ar
ticles are plenty enough in the United states,
and may be sold 10 the distressed Cubans 1T
fair but remuneratiye prices.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-11

Dangerous Quadruped. On Saturday, a
COW, belonging to Mr.. Alexander Wells tossed
on her horns an old negro woman, named
Nancy, belonging to Miss Sallie Burton, rs
she was passing the corner of 10th and Frank
lin SITS. The old woman was scared a great
deal, and also considerably hurt by the cow,
which seemed to have gotten itself in TO a first
class passion, especially for the occurrence
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-11

EMINENT IRON SHIP BUILDERs in England,
say that in some instances ~ thousand de-
capitated riyets may be found in the bottom
of an iron hull after one more voyages"
and that a smart kick OF the foot is often suf-
iicient TO shake out the rivets, so beheaded,
and Onen an inlet for the So Many persons
suppose that iron ships will, after a time.
cease To be built.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-11
ORDER OF THE DAY

HORRIBLE AFFAIR.-The burning of dwell
ing in New York, Thursday morning, by
which Henry Wood, his wife, and four little
children, were burned to death, has been no.
ticed. The flames spread with such rapidity
that the victims were unable to escape from
the second story in which they were sleeping.
The Express says
The flames spread with frightful rapidity,
and in q few moments the stairs up which
Mr.. Wood had Just assembled for the purpose
of rescuing his wife and children, Were all in
a blaze, and hence all means of escape, except
by jun ping from the windows, was cut OIL
AT this time the screams and cries Tor help of
the burning people We're heard, but the fire
men or police there congregated were unable
to render any assistance. The high wind
which prevailed at the time famed the
flames, aud in II few minutes after the fire
eurred every part of the house was on fire,
and MIR. and Mrs. Wood, toget ether with their
two sons and three daugh ters, perished in the
flames, and in the presence of the thousands
there assem- bied, who were ready and willing
to save them from awful death, had there
been any means of doing ii. Another family,
who occupied the lower part of the house,
escaped with their lives, but not until one or
two OF them had been badly burned
The servant girl of the unfortunate family
also escaped uninjured. The policemen and
Fire Marshal Baker were quickly on the
ground, and rendered every aid in their power.
After the fire was quite subd ued, the charred
and unrecogniZtble remains of MIR. and Mrs.
Wood, and their four children, were removed
from the ruins and conveyed TO the Station
House
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-11
AFFAIRS AT THE SouTH.-1he Charles tor
Courier has the following items

courier mas the following Items
A very few days must now decide whether
the glorious old mother OF States aud states
men will be ed from her comatose con-
diion, which, If much longer contin ued, can
only end in the ''sieep that knows no wax
ing Many OF her sons are alive and awake
10 the sad alternative whether they shalt die
in Virginia without doing her honor and ser
vice, or renounce allegiance and seek homes in
living States.
We have personally met several Nirginians
who have visited Charleston within a few
days, and from them we hear reports OF many
others who are meditating removal to some
OF the Southern States.
An esteemed aud influential Virginian, who
was until lately hopeful Union man, but Is
now convinced and converted has lately re-
turned from Montgomery, having offered aid
and services to the Confederate States. He
left Charles ton on Thursday on his return 10
Virginia, ready 10 answer any summons for
the South, unless Virginia should claim his
services.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-11
ovrp Tu,ery EuraR.Nr Sups Drn Thor

OVER THIRrY EMIGRANT SHIPS DrE.--There
are now more than thirty emigrant ships over
due 1T New York, some of which have been at
sea since the middle of January. Eleven of the
number sailed from Liverpool, six from Lon
don, and the remainder from Hayre, Hamburg
and other posts. These long voyages, of
course, are owing to the severe weather and
contrary winds.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-11

DEATH OF s'cRIBg.-The most prolific writer
OF the present age has lust died in Paris We
allude 10 Eugene Scribe, the dramatist, who
has written plays, operas, vaudevilles and
other pieces for the stage, to the number per-
haps of four or five hundred. The mere
manual labor of such mass of work seems to
be TOO much for even a long lifetime. Scribe
was the son OF silk mercer in the Rue St
Denis Paris. where he was born December
24th, 1871, that he was in the seventie Ii
wear of his age. His first dramatic work, q
when he was twenty one. Since then he has
averaged six eight pieces year, and nearly
all of them have been successful. He had ac-
quired great wealth, lived in prineely style,
was a member OF the French Academy, and
had received decorations and honors from
rious Governments of Europe besides his own.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-11

COMMENCE BETWEEN CHARLESTON AND Bos
ToS.-The bitter antipodal political senti-
ments existing between the people OF Bosto n
into their commercial relations. The steamers
Massachusetts, and South Carolina, forming
steamship line between the two ports, left
Bos ton on different days, week or two ago,
crowded with miscellaneous freightS, and ihe
Charleston Mercury of Wednesday, in chron-
icling the departure from that city on the day
previous OF the Boston steamer, says that her
freight amouG ted in value TO neariy 900. 600,
and that il would have exceeded that amount
had not the announcement been made that
she was filled to her utmost eapacity-a mis-
taken i'm preston, as it subsequently appeared.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-11

HEAVY FLooDs.-Our North Louisiana ex-
changes are filed with accounts Of disastrous
floods of rain during the past fortnight. In
Bienyille parish 70 sudden and great was the
rise in a large creek that "A family consisting
of mother and eight children, together with
their all, were swept of and lost.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-11

SuppEx DEATH From DIPTHgRfA-Some
thrs weeks since two sisters, in Bos ton, died
of this complaint and were buried IN the same
cemetery A brother OF the deceased took the
d sease while attending upon his sisters, but
was successfully treated by DIR. j. r. Hodg-
don, of that city and is now in good health.
The physician, however, took the disease, aud
on Tuesday night last after an illness OF six
davs died
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-11

Important DOcumeHt-As previously init
mated, the City Council will hold Its regular
monthly meeting this evening at o'clock
Among the documents to be presents ted will be
the report of the City Auditor, of receipts
and disbursement Is for the fiscal year. ending
18th of February, 1851, from all sources and
for all objects
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-11

FVxDs poR THE SOUTHERN CoSYEpKKAcY.--
The Louisiana State Convention, on Thurs
day, in secret session passed Ordnance
transferring TO the government OF the Confed-
era tie States the sum of five hundred and
thirty-six thousand dollars, the amount of
customs received and moneys seized by the
STATE
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-11

irrest.-Oiiicer BiankinsuIp yesterday ar
rested a young man named james Carter, on
suspicion of being connected with certain bu-
,iness transactions of an Illegal nature that
have been brought to light within the past
few days. The facts will probably be devel-
oped in the investigation at the Mayors
Court this morning.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-03-11

PoLIrIcAL CHASGg.-The Petersburg (val
Express, until recently conservative paper,
has, "under the influence OF the last two
weeks in the political amphitheatre NJ Wash
ington, become heartily sick of Unionissn.
and would greet "a separation from the fanatics
wi tn its "w hole heart"