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

MOUNT PLEASANT, CABARRUS COUNTY, NJ C.
The exercises of this School will be resumed the
Goth of August.
RATES PER SESSION:
Board (including washing and fue) $40 90
English course, from IS 90 to Is 90
Music on the Piano, Meodecn or Guitar, 20 90
Languages, each, 8 90
Drawing or Painting, 10 90
Vocal Music, 90
Embroidery, 90
Other ornanentals reasonable.
TERMS:
Half Of all the expenses board and tuition, must be
paid in advance aud the remainder the close Of the
Session.
Pupils who board in the Seminary will not be per-
mitted to make store accounts.
For further information, address
l.. G. HEILIG.
August 3D. 1861 21m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20

'> John P Ross, Esq, sent u.s. last week, from, his
1e'r this place, enormous Muskmeon. measur-
-rsr.' :" ''"S' ~ - "'S '""' - t>'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20

RICHMOND, Aug. 16.-Congress has passed an
act declaring that the provisions of act prohibit
ing the expectation of cotton from the Confederate
States, except through seaports, shall go defect
immediately. . .~
Efforts will be made to extend the session
beyond Monday, as it is said it will be impossible
to get through all the necessary business by that
time
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20

lHE CONFEDERATE LOAN.-We gratifcd to know
|'' our people are doing their duty in regard 10 the
confederate Loan. Last week. learn, VIM. Lander
Esq OF LincolntOn, subscribed $2O,0OO-S5, 900 for
himself, $1,000 for V. A McBee, s. 800 for W II. Motz
Soo FOR Caleb Motz So, 900 for Ambrose Costner and
s-o0o Tor Cephas Qucklc and we informed that
'"@rhS OF Li"cOln county will subscribe twenty
E thousand more. This is showing the right spirit.
vi Lander is cxertng himself to get subscriptions to
TIC Loan and has been and doubt will be success
81" IN greatly aiding the cause. The investment is
Si one, and all that is necessary is for to
'E'"n 1t 10 the people, and they will bring forward
tile money to sustain the Government
S soon as list of the names of subscribers sent
'Ae State Commissioners at Wilmington, the Bonds
Will be filled out and returned.
Es~ special meeting of the Stockholders of the
tuesday, the 2Tth inst.
IHR NORTHERN Loss AT MASAssAs-It is hard mat
" 10 get at the truth of the Lincoln loss at Manassas.
HE y y. papers publish lists of the killed. wounded
~"' missing fast the received, by which
appears that in thirty regiments of infantry, without
Hce whatever to the other regiments and artillery
'"panleS the field, the loss was 8I4 killed, 1881
''Adrd and 1880 missing; but apparently reliable
''i'tion from Washington says that it has leaked
% through the clerks in the War Office that the Lin
IN loss in killed, wounded and missing is at least
30! In proof Of this latter statement it is asserted
'N the First Rhode Island Regiment. left Wash
son 1880 strong, but when mustered out of service
inferred only 373 men; the Fire Zouaves were oriri
about l0G strong but previous the battle they
.'! lost in skrmSheS and picket guard, between
40 and thr0e hundred men, and probably went into
he battle 500 strong, but only about 200 returned to
'"$hIngon the n. Y. 69th lost between 500 and coo
s4 and the first Michigan Regiment, which went into
neld 200 strong, returned only 425 strong. These
Inmates are said to be actual counts made in Wash
S,on, and we have doubt but that they in the
main correct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20
ANOTHER IMPORTANT VICTORY.

The Southern troops gained another brilliant
victory Leesburg, Va, on Tuesday last.
The news is perfectly authentic. 1t appears that
force of about 200 United States troops, detach
ed from Gen. Banks division, forded the Potomac
nearly opposite Leesburg, Monday evening
Their purpose was probably to make short forag
ing expedition and return before they could be
attacked During the night, however, the river
became much swollen by the recent rains and the
fords were no longer passable. In the meantime,
the Southern scouts having given the information
of their presence at headquarters, Gen. N. G.
Evans, with the 18th and 18th Mississippi Regi-
ments the 9Th Virginia Regiment, and the Rich
mond Howitzer Battalion, fastened to attack the
marauders. Passing though Leesburg, on Tues
the enemy After sharp attack, during which
about 800 of the United States troops were killed
and wounded, the remainder, between 400 and
800 in number finding their retreat completely
cut off by the unusual condition of the river; sur
rendered at discretion. Our loss being compare
lively trifing-being only six killed and nine
wounded. A large number of wagons, with guns
and ammunition in abundance, were taken.
RICHMOND, Aug. 1.-THE reported capture of
an entire Federal force Leesburg, Virginia,
is confirmed. Fourteen hundred Federas were
taken prisoners, and three hundred killed and
wounded. 1t is understood that this brilliant
achievement was effected by the 18th and 18th
Mississippi, the 9Th Virginia and the Richmond
Howtzer Battery
Baltimore papers of Thursday, and New York
papers of Wednesday, have been received. The
former contain full reports of the battle in Missou
ri and the death of Lyon; also, the contradiction
of the death of McCulloch and Price. Martial
law has been declared in st. Louis.
The New York Herald uses the following Ian
guage in regard to the defeat of the Federals in
Missouri:
The news from Missouri which we publish this
morning, giving an account of the defeat of Gen.
Lyons army, and the death of the General him
self, is an additional reason for the prompt exer-
ton of the utmost vigor. If to two such reverses
third should be added from want of vigilance or
want of energy and skill, the cause of the Union
would be damaged almost beyond the power of re-
covery. The country will not tolerate long
The conflict must be short, sharp and decisive, or
fail altogether
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20

kUR TERMS will be
- POSITIVELY CASH,
IN and after the 2lst August.
CoCHRANE & SAMPLE.
Aug 90, 1861 4w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20

BsEF@ The Richmond Wing mentions the arrest OF
n Carolina soldier recently for imbibing too freely and
says: If mistaken this is the first arralgR
of o North Carolina soldier in our ponce court.
The troops from that have not only been the pest
equipped, but they have the most orderly OF any
which have come from the Southern States, and they
have shown themselves upon the field to be among the
braVPSt Of the brave.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-20

The Ladies' Hospital Association of Mecklenburg ac-
knowledge the receipt of the following sums of money
and sundres for the of the Hospital at Yorktown
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-09-20
The Vermont Third under Fire.

1t will be seen by the war news that por-
ton of the Vt. Sd regiment has been on re-
connoisance, in which they met quite large
detachment of The rebels who fired upon them
killing two or three and woundng quite a
number of others. About 1000 men were ia
ken out on this expedition, including 800 Of
the Vt. 3D. a portion of the "a, from New
York. Indiana and Wisconsin regiment This
accommodating force was under command
of Col Stevens of the y. y. 18th,
Col Hyde being second in command. The
only damage done to the Sd regiment was in
company {, Wells River) in which are most
of the St John>bury boys. In this company,
Amos Meserve and W. ii. Colburn were
killed by the bursting of shell, Newell
kingsbury. Sergeant Arlington. {. {. Mca-
der and Lieut. Havland were slightly woun-
ded. They took off their dead and wounded.
and retreated to camp, regretting only that
they could not have had fair chance at the
enemy. Col Hyde said the boys behaved ad-
mirably, but they could net be gratifed by
an attack, as it was against positive orders
An incident is told of one of the Vernon,
boys: He had finger of his right hand
carried away by fragment Of shell. He
looked at it a moment, shook off the blood
and said, well, can pull trigger yet
! 7. S.-Since the above was in type We have
received letter from our boys.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-09-20

I'd. Loren Kline, Barnet, time 1881, 90
Best pair Matched Geldings or Mares
o p Wakefield, Lyndon, - and DIP
O. po,,,;s vndon 800
Best Gelding or Mare, Alanson Sho-
rey, st ], u anu Up
I'd, Timothy Carr, Danville, 2oo
Best pair Draught Horses, by trial. M
ID Colby, ST., IS and up
I'd, o Morse. Peacham, w
Best Draught Horse, David Currier,
Peacham, wv
I'd, Geo Kline, Barnet, 2W
Best Walking Horse, 4 II Wilcox, oo
Best Saddle Horse, rode BY owner,
David Silsby, Waterford, w
SECOND CLASSMATES AND COLTS.
Best Breeding Mare with sucking colt
by her side, Horatio Rankin, Dan
Vile. g. and Dip
I'd, Lambert Hastings, St J, w
Sd, VIM ID Hooker, Psacham, oO
Best years old Colt, H A Gilfllan, BIT, z Oo
ID / 80
Best wears old Colt, Lambert Has
tings, St j, w
I'd, James Gilfllan Sd, Barnet, 80
Best Yearling Colt, Loren Hale, Wat'd, . 90
I'd, Hiram Caswell. Waterford, OO
Committee would say Thos 5 Fisher, Bar
net presented superior 3 years old colt.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-09-20
ESCAPED from Seccssia.

Probably as large an audience as ever ga
thered in St Johnsbury came out on Tuesday
evening at the Town Hall, at few hours
notice. to listen to the story of Capt. Boyn-
ton, who has Just arrived from Mississippi,
where he has lived for the past six years, and
where he has been kept in duress since the
breaking out of our troubles, up to the time
of his escape, less than two weeks ago.
Capt Boynton was introduced to the audi
ence by Gov Fairbanks, who said the speaker
would, in conversational way, tell the audi
ence of the present state Of things in the
South, their feeling towards northerners, the
prospects for the future, as we'll as bit of
personal history. lie did all this in an easy,
pleasant way, holding the audience as by ma
gic for over an hour. If there was one thing
that Capt Boynton would seem to wish to
impress upon the North, more than another,
it is the fact that the South are terribly in
earnest in this matter. and that the North,
on the contrary, are apathetic, stupid, blind
to the dreadful calamity that threatens them.
He says every man, woman and child IN the
South is awake and enlisted in some way in
their cause They have staked their last
card, and it is victory or death to them. he
estimates that there are SIR hundred M0nsand
men who are organized into military bodies
in the southern states, though they are not
all armed or equipped. He advises and ur-
ges that military companies be formed in ev-
cry town, village and crossroads in our land,
without waiting for arms or uniforms. He
thinks that we have not men enough upon
the Potomac, nor in any of the border states.
One thing i. evident, Capt Boynton is awake
to the Importance of the work We have before
US, and if he could 60 through the northern
states and make such stirring appeals as he
did here, we believe our people would shake
. off their apathy, and meet the emergency
Capt Boynton is a native of Windsor; was
CISNou 1Solo III liiC ASSuAoA "Aluy, oiV
been six years teacher in military school al
Oxford, Miss. He got away from there by
strategy and the assistance Of one true friend
but he could not get or bring away one cent:
worth Of his property, the rebels contiscatins
, all. 1t would do good to some of our friend
about here, who have so much sympathy fo
! the South to hear Capt. Boynton. The!
would have their eyes opened somewhat, VT
e predict.
, At the close Of The address, Judge Dan;
: moved vote of thanks which is embraced il
r the following:
Resolred, That this assembly tender t.
Capt Boynton, sympathy in his trials, ADM
ration Of his courage, hearty congratulation
4 for his deliverance from "the secession trap,
a and thanks for his interesting address.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-09-20
Recruiting for the 9th Regiment.

Governor Fairbanks received letter from
the war department on the 10th instant re-
questins him to proceed and organize an
additional regiment as soon as possible,'-
which he has already complied with, SO far as
enlsting goes,-having appointed recruiting
offices in different parts Of the state.
The following recruiting officers have been
appointed for this regiment
Col VIM II. Harris, nanville,
c. II. Davis, Wheelock,
W. f. Lewis, Norwich,
w. Hazelton, Essex, go men enlisted)
W. Is. Reynolds, Burlington,
Geo Parker, Jr. Nergennes,
VIM Skinner, Royalton,
d. B. Davenport. Roxbury, Company iull)
A. J. Mower Calais.
ID. X. Andres. Bradford
\. J. Dyke, Woodstock,
L. NJ. Grant. EImore.
John S. Campbell, Waitsheld,(6o enlsted)
The indications are that this regiment
will be full next week.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-09-20
The Cavalry Regiment.

\. w. Preston of Danville is recruiting Of
fcer for the Cavalry regiment to be raised in
this State. In twelve hours after he receiv
Ell his papers he hadtwelve good men enlist
ed Persons in Essex County who wish to
enlist in this regimen; can receive informa-
ton by applying 20 II. II. Preston of Guild
hall. The prospect is now that this esiment
will be filled up immediately.
Col. Pla,t of the above regiment WAS in
town Yesterday He thinks his regiment will
be full to the maximum next week.
The time allowed by the War Department
for the formation OF the Vernon, Cavalry
Regiment is none too lons-torty days from
the "a of eptember-but the ranks will be
full within the time. The following recruit.
ing officers have been appointed by Col.
pl,t.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-09-20
FROM the Sd Regiment.

CAMP ADVANCE, Fairfax Co, vs..
Sept. 10, 1861. J
10 Me Editor q tbs Cale.!cnta.;
Looping that few lines may prove ,cc'P-
table to Your readers after long silercf' /
Will try and tell YOU what We are now dong
and where We now are must necs,saT5
be brief, for have but very little time 70
write.
Save a few skirmishes, all was quiet ::
camp Lyon, until one week ago las. Tue'dAE'
when oruers were given for the whole big
ade to be ready to march at lo4 O'Clock =
night, with rubber blankets and tive c'H'
ralons in our haversacks. We marclsI
across Chain Bridge and mile into Va
when Companies { and !, Wells River AID
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-09-20
Accidental Shooting.

\ French boy named Valley, living at
Passumpslc, was carrying gun across the
field last Sabbath, and while climbing fence
he sat the gun upon the ground, and in TAX
ing it up again the hammer was caught, dis
charging the gun, the whole charge entering
his side. He lived about twenty minutes
Accidents are multiplying from the careless
use o. firearms. We call attention to an ar.
,icle from an old sportsman found upon our
first page, in which some valuable hints are
given respecting this subject.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-09-20

seemed to US very nice thing. The rugs
and floor mats made good show upon the
walls of the Hail. and aided much in making
up good exhibition.
The man of trough exterior" took the
rough edges off one corner Floral Hall BY
display of superior photographs,-plsln and
colored,-an ebonytypes, new style OF PIC
ture peculiar to Mr. Gage. These pictures,
and the skill of the artist, are both apprecia-
ted by people Of taste, ard we are glad to
know that he is full of work even in these
hard times.
The second day out Of doors was given
mostly to the show Of horses, young and old.
At eleven o'clock an agricultural address was
delivered in front of the amphitheatre, by the
Rev Ii. ?. Cushing of this place. 1t was an
excellent production full of useful hints to
farmers and farmers wives, land those who
may sometime become such,) and well spiced
with anecdotes and good stories. 1t was re-
ceived with applause by large and attentive
audience, and was decided feature of the
day.
Although it was well understood that this
was mo horse fair" there was a good show
of nice horse flesh, from the three-months
col: up to the old Morrill, and Bemis horse.
In the afternoon there was all exhibition of
the fastest trotting horses, prominent among
which we noticed the splendid chestnut stall
lion owned by B. F. Rix, and driven by Har-
~ Hockenberry. This horse is admired by
all lovers of good horses. The Old Morrill,
trotted around the course few times, with
the celebrated Reindeer, one Of his colts,
owned by Gilman of Bradford This Rein
deer proves worthy son of noble sire.
On the whole, the fair of 1861 was sue
cessful one. Two better days, as far as the
weather is concerned, never came together
The crowd Of people the second day was lar
ger than we expected to see, but as far as We
know 1t was sober and consequently orderly
, Much credit is due II. NJ. Hall, esq., marshal
and his assistant, also The officers of the az
: ricultural society and fair ground company
: for the quiet and good order maintained, an
| the promptness and accuracy with which tn,
$ program was carried cut.
We here close 4 hastv and very imperfec
1 sketch OF our last fair. Had We time ant
e space We would be glad to mention man,
n meritorious articles which we have entire:,
. omitted, and also to speak more at length of
+ many things which We have barely limited a,
) but We submit it as it is, hoping that anothe
V year may lind US al here at another testiva
gathering.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-09-20
Band of the 9TH.

J. Rice, Montpelier, Leader; Albert L..
Wood, S;ratford: Franklin Sowles. Frank
lin +. I. Bickford, Montpelier: y ID. Morse,
Hartford; +. Carpenter. st. Johnsbury T..
p. Robinson. Stowe; George II, Fuller,
Montpelier; Lorenzo Dow. S;ratiord f..
Wells, Waterbury: Geo. II. Rand. Hartford ;
Jn>tus Sargent. Hartford George c. Per-
kins, Hartford: David Goodwin. Montpelier
". ". Johnson, Bradford: Henry keclcr
Hvlepark b. Sowles, franklin; J. {. Dow,
S,ratForl W. ID. Stevens, Cratt,Gury; W.
Dodge, Montpelier.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-09-20
MILITARY ITEMS.
Hurrying Forward the 18th and 9Th.

Last Saturday evening Gov. Fairbanks
received despatch from the War Depart
ment, ordering the 4th and 9Th regiments
forward to Washington without moments
delay. The Governor Immediately issued
orders to the Commanders of these regiments
to leave forthwith, believing that although
not fully uniformed and equipped, they
would be made comfortable on their PAS
sage.
On Sunday afternoon second despatch
was received from the War Department, in
sisting upon the regiments leaving at once,
and giving assurance that all necessary ar
ticles Of outfit and equipments would be fur
nished them upon their arrival at Washing
ton. The officers Of the regiments strongly
objected to leaving the State until they were
fully equipped, asserting that by such move
the regiments would be disorganized and de-
moralized beyond recovery.
1t is expected these troops will leave to-day.
(Friday) for Washington, being fully armed
and equipped. These regiments are both
filled to the maximum, and the men are intel
ligent, hardy and fearless, and will do honor
to their Green Mountain State.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-09-20

S. Sharp Shooters, to be equipped-trom
thence to take the field Immediately.
Caledonia County is represented by James
H. Guthrie and Horace H. Page from Rye
pate ~.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-09-20
The State Partially Reimbursed.

Hon J. W. Stewart of Middlebury, who
few weeks ago was despatched to Washing
ton by Gov Fairbanks, with abstracts Of the
amour: expended in the onttt and forwarding
of the troops Of the lst, ID and Sd regiments
Vermont volunteers. has returned, having re-
ceived forty per cent Of the same, amount
ing to $l23,000.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-09-20
The County Fair.

The Fair of the Caledonia County Agrcul-
tural Society, held in this place on Tuesday
and Wednesday, September l.. and Is. was
quite a success for these times.
We do not propose to speak as minutely
and particularly of the different articles on
exhibition as we have sometimes done. for
various reasons, only one Of which We will
mention, and that is, We haven't time.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-09-20
VEGETABLES AND FRUITS.

Best variety of Apples, 20 Of each kind,
X Blair, Barnet, Z 90
ID. Lang, so
Sd. VIM Narnum, Peacham, 90
BEST bushel Beets, Geo W Carr. St J. 15
Best Pumpkins, J o Morse, Peacham, -
Best 6 Squashes, Chas Ranney, St J, 40
Best string Seed Corn, o Morse,
Peacham. IS
"a, Loren kinne, Barnet. so
Best peck of Peas, J B Woods, S: J, ,j
Best peck Of Beans, Chas Ranney, ST J, 40
Best peek of Tomatoes. Mrs Ide, BIT. IS
Bes. lot of Watermelons. NJ Stone, ST. -
Best variety of Table Potatoes,
X Z Hawlev Barnet, 90
"a, l. 7 Winslow, Waterford, 10
Committee would make honorable men-
ton of variety of Garden Vegetables en-
tered BY Jas Hamilton. ST J. and would have
awarded a premium if any had been offered.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-09-20

The great feature of the first day was the
Town Teams. The farmers in the north
part of this town outdid their last years ef-
fort in the reproduction of the "trumphal
car" which came upon the grounds about
ten o'clock. drawn by over 30 yokes of oxen.
The car was made the carriage for all kinds
of farm products. even live stock. such as
Young cattle, sheep. hogs. fowls. etc, and
hanging upon lis "outer walls" were the va
rious products of the farm and garden, such
as wheat, corn, oats, squashcs, pumpkins,
etc, etc.
Barnet turned out the longest team which
came upon the grounds drawing wagon in
which was real old-fashioned continental
band, which in fact was all the band that was
upon the grounds. These musicians played
at various times all dav. to the cdifcation OF
some and the amusement of all.
Waterford did not enter town team bu,
she would not be Waterford if she did no,
exhibit as nice cattle as can be found any
where. a 300 b yoke of cattle, belonging
to l.. S. Freeman. attracted good deal of
notice. John Hosmer of this town also ha,
some very fat cattle. Every one admitted
that the show of oxen was the best we have
ever had in this county.
The exhibition of I'd, Sd and 4th class cat
tie, sheep and swine, was quite large, ant
they were generally of an extra quality. A.
the owners names were not attached We dc
not know who owned them. but doubtless thu
premium list will give part of them. Or
the wEol., the exhibition of cattle was Yer,
hne, and would be a credit to any fair in an,
time.
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-09-20
MECHANICS HALL.

This has never been a favorite place for
exhibitors, the show usually being rather
meager. This year was not an exception
AS We entered the hall from the North, the
first thing that attracted notice was some
soap stone stoves and CRATES, (Dodge's patent
We beliese) which had every appearance of
being great Improvement upon the oonl-
mon stove. Next we noticed carriage for
circular saw mills, patented and exhibited by
ID. Lane of Plainfed, w. The one on exhi-
bition is to be put into Halves and Ross's
The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-09-20
Vermont Company Sharp Shooters.

An interesting ceremony was performed at
West Randolph on Friday morning last. 18th
Sept. One hundred and six Of the very best
specimens of the sons of heroic Allen, who
had enlisted into Company of Sharp Shoot
ers, under Col. Berdan. marched to the Fair
Grounds, and, in the presence of assembled
citizens, with right hands uplifted, gave their
plishted troth to Freedom and the defence of
Constitutional Liberty.
The enlistment and organization of this
Company is success Of which Vermont may
surely be proud, and in the accomplishment
of which Capt. Weston and Lieut.. Seaton,
deserve meritorious notice.
On Saturday following the Company went
forward to Weehawken, head quarters of L.