The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-09-17
WAR NEWS.

WAR NEWS.
From THE PoToMAo-A general rumor was
brought down on the Central train last evening, OF
renewed heavy skirmishing on our lines; FROM
what we can learn, however, there mas oeen NJ
movement of consequence, outside OF the usual
brushes between the pickets.
Reconnaissance of the Potomac show that the
enemy have perfected line OF works from the
Chain Bridge to four miles south OF Alexandra,
having accomplished. for distance Of about fifteen
miles, line of well-constructed earthWorks.
Tt was understood at Manassas that we had
fortified our position on the banks OF the river at
Great Falls. Gen. Banks column had been
moved not far above the Falls for the purpose, 1t
is supposed, of guarding the passage OF the river
Our troops remain quiet near Munsons Hill;
Our pickets, however, are said to nave advanced
within about eight hundred yards OF some com
panies of the enemy, supposed to be New YORK
volunteers. in the advance and under the fire of
their batteries Beyond the desultory lire OF the
pickets, there had been engagement or occur
renee mportance.-R Richmond Examiner, 18Th.
SPIRIT OF THE SoLDIERs.-The best spirit
prevails in our camps. Not word of discomfort
is heard, or any other anxiety than that of engag
ing the enemy. III health, the incubus OF IN
action, the encroachments of disease, the melan-
choly spectacle of soldiers b1rials in the drear
and distant valleys about the camps, are endured
alike with fortitude, and lightened by hopes OF
better days There seems to be but one general
expression of desire for march upon Washington
Its comfortable winter quarters and It's vast store
houses of provisions are objects Of no ordinary
regard to our army; and we convinced that our
troops will never fight better than when the
watchword is distinctly passed of forward to Wash
ington."
COOP T1DINGs-We are truly gratifed to
IL tbo hoe boop off
closed by our powerful batteries and the whole
avenue to Washington put under strict blockade.
The reason for not doing this at earlier period,
says the Examiner, was simply that we had not.
the available force sufficient to protect our works.
which would be likely to encounter such formid
able movement the part of the enemy to destroy.
The Potomac has now been shut up, and force is
there pie to defend our batteries and defy all
corners. The river is no longer navigable to Lin
coins craft. Those that try it hereafter are apt
to be sunk and have their and passengers
despatched to "Davy Jones Locker"
FROM GEN LEES CoMMAND.-A private let
ter from a member of Gen. Lees command, dated
September 1st says: owe had skirlnish with
the Yankees on the Goth ultimo. Forty Of our
men pursued 200 Yankees killing two and wound
ing four The enemy ran so fast that our men
could not keep up with them. They left guns,
knapsacks and everything they had one was even
seen sans culoues. We took prisoner, good
looking fellow and rather smart. He says the
Yankees will not attack unless they have five
to one"
RECOGNITION BY Standardization, Sept.
12.-The Mercury's Matanzas correspondent gives
the Proclamation of the Captain General which is
issued ON the authority of the Queen. He says:
81 have determined by virtue of Proclamation
of her Majesty, under date August 18th, that all
vessels engaged in legitimate commerce coming
from ports in the Confederate States, shall be
entered and cleared under the Confederate flag,
and shall be duly protected by the authorities Of
the Island; and further, that foreign Consuls will
be notified that no interference on their part will
be tolerated"
RICHMOND, Sept. 11.-The fight between
General Wise and the LiDcolnites, at Hawks
Nest, Western Virginia, has been confirmed
Gen. Henningsen directed the Confederate troops
The enemy retreated, badly cut up. One Of the
COnfederates wounded.
Hampton's cavalry made a splendid dash into
the enemy's lines Alexandria After some
sharp work, they returned with three prisoners
and considerable war munitions.
The n. Y. Post says that it is expected that the
Maryland Legislature will pass secession ordi-
ance this week.
Observation-Disclosures Sept 12-The House
the Governor to issue proclamation ordering the
Confederates to eVacuate Kentucky soil The
vote was II to 26. The House refused to suspend
the rule, to allow a resolution to be introduced
ordering both Federals and Confederates off,
This resolution, if it passes the Senate will of
course precipitate a civil in Kentucky for it is
impossible that more than half her people can submit
to such degradation it consigns them to. The
Tennesseeans will not heed proclamation like that
ordered to be issued neither will Governor Magofn
If he is the man he ought to be, comply with the dis
graceful rcquisiton.
P. St is reported that the Senate has passed the
House resolutions.
PEACE CONVENTIONS Conventions were held
IN Baltimore city and county last week. and dele
gates appointed to State Peace Convention to be
held hereafter in Baltimore. The proceedings
were harmonious.
TExAs-The recent election was the most quiet
ever held in Texas. There seems to be little
doubt of the result for State officers Lubbock