The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-11-19
WAR NEWS.

By Telegraph to the Columbia CarOlinian.
RICHMOND, Nov. 15-The general impression
is that we are on the eve of great battle like
that of Manassas
The Federals are accommodating in large force
near our lines.
The blockade of the Potomac is still effective
aud very disastrous to the Federals. The Federal
pickets are opposite Occoquan with cannon.
The train last night from Norfolk brought 33
Southerners, prisoners who were recently confined
in Washington.
Richmond, Nov 16.-Northern news to the
18th has been received. Dispatches from Wash
ington of the 18th confirm the report of the Fed
eral reconnaissance opposite Occoquan with 5000
troops. Several pickets have been shot and taken
prisoners. This item is given, we suppose, for
the purpose of showing that battle is expected.
The N Y Independent says that Seward has ex-
pressed the conviction that the federal Govern
ment cannot succeed in this war, and that peace
will be declared in ninety days.
We don't believe that Seward has said any such
thing. No doubt he is convinced that the South
cannot be subjugated, but he is not ready to say
so yeti
The report of the successful battle of the federais
at Pikeville, KY, is all humbug.
Memphis, Nov. 15-One hundred Yankee pris-
arrived here to-day, captured at the battle OF
Belmont.
The Cincinnati Republican of the 18th says that
| the immense Fremon: demonstrations, endorsing
him and his conduct, shows trouble in the federal
wigwam. The Washington administration is de-
nounced by Fremont's friends.
Gen Halleck has been put in Fremont's place.
Northern and Western Ne,os
WASHINGTON, Nov 1.-THE New York Even.
ing Post says that expedition is prepared, if not
already sailed, which will seal the harbors Of
Savannah and Charleston against the exit or en-
trance of any further Theodore or Nashville ex-
petitions. Also that a fotilla of thirty armed
vessels is armed, manned and ready to sail for
the Gulf of Mexico. These vessels of peculiar
size draft and armament for harrassing the coasts
of Louisiana and Alabama.
GALL1poL1s, OHIO, Nov 11-Guyandotte, Va,
on the Ohio River, thrty-six miles below this
place, was attacked last night by six hundred
rebels. But one hundred and fifty Federals were
stationed there, Of whom only fifty escaped; the
rest were either killed or taken prisoners.
BALTIMORE, Nov. 11.-Capt Dowell, of the
2Gth Indiana Regiment, who has returned frou,
Hatte1as, says that he found it impossible for his
regiment to remain there any longer.
In the Maryland Legislature, only six Seces-
sionists were elected. Bradford's majority for
Governor was thirty thousand. Hicks urges a
| special session of the Legislature to place the
State unequivocay in favor of the Union.
Great difficulty is experienced in Washington
for supplies. Wagon trains run daily to Baltimore
The Government is urged to seize the turnpike
for its uses.
The New York Herald of the 9th, gives the follow
ing names of vessels of the fleet which disabled
ashore and mis- ias: Bclvidere, Florida, Commodore
Perry Ethan Allen VI. Petit, Union Ocean, Ex
Governor unknown.
Favored parties in Rhode Island have been permit
ed to send ships Southern ports controlled by the
fleet, with supplies for Southern Union men, to be
changed for cotton. Doubtful