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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-22

CONFEDERATE VICToRIEs.-It has been heretofore
stated that Gen. Jackson defeated large force of the
enemy (about 10000 at Greenbrer River Western Vr-
gna, the Sd inst. From Jacksons official report
of the battle extract follows:
"Rapidly and in disorder the enemy retreaed in
confusion along the road and adjacent fields leaving
behind them, at different points, numbers of their
killed, guns, knapsacks canteens etc, etc. Among
other trophies taken a stand of United States
colOrs which held subject to the order of the
mandng General.
This engagement lasted from seven in the morning
half-past two o'clock in the afternoon, which time
the enemy, who had come with artillery to lombard
and demoralize us, with infantry storm camp,
with cavalry rout and destroy u.s. and with four days
march either towards Stanton towards Hunters
vile, in precipitate retreat towards his Cheat
Mountain fortress And it is certainly matter not
unworthy of mention, that while his first nsoent adj
vances received with defiant cheers, running
from end to the other of our line he permitted
to take his departure under the simple reports of
pieces, firing upon him SO long he continued within
their range The relative weakness of force, and
the entire absence of cavalry prevented pursuing
him. and thereby realizing the legitimate fruits of
triumph. His loss in killed and wounded is estimated
from hundred and fifty three hundred, among
them officer of superior rank. Our own, am happy
to say, very inconsiderable not exceeding fifty in
ALL"
The result of contest between Texans and the
Lncolnites Mesilla Arizona is thus by official
During the day eleven companies of U. S. regular
troops, mounted and foot mastering 700 effective men,
surrendered 2sO Conederates, pieces of cannon,
arms, equipments, 200 cavalry horses, mules and
wagons, and 27O head of beef cattle The and
officers disappointed in thing alone-tha the
victory easily won without the loss of one drop
of blood the Confederate side"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-22

HEADQUARTERS NORTH CAROLINA TRooPs !
Adjutant Generals Office Raleigh, Oct. g. 1861.
General Order No l8.
All companies of y. C. Troops allowed four
for which they receive rations. Free negroes
be taken with their consent but not without it,
the order of the chairman of the county
Of three Justices of the county.
By order of the commander-in-chief,
J. G. MARTIN,
Oct %. st Adjutant General.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-22

RICHMOND Oct. ls.-The details of the retreat
withdrawal of army of the Potomac have been
ce7ed. The main body of forces fell back between
midnight of Tuesday and daylight Of Wednesday morn
ing. The movement was executed expeditously, and
in good order. If the object to put army in
its old strong position behind Bull Run, the man1uvre
may be called a success The retreat the result
of information said to have been obtained by the Gov
eminent here, that McCleans plan is to make grand
simultaneous attack upon our lines from H@rPers Fer
is by many, looked for hourly. Others believe that
Mcclellan has idea of fighting in the open field, and
that he will be content to advance and forty every
point from which reeede.
NASHVILLE, Oct. ls.-It is reported that there
sharp skirmish, few days since, Celina jackson
County, Tenn, near the Kentucky line, between the
Tennessee troops and Kentucky Unioniss. The latter
hed leaving large lot of guns and ammunition Nine
Federals killed and two Tennesseeans wounded.
rigidly excluded from our lines at Manassas
Richmond Enquirer 1874.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-22
Military Notices.

HEADQUARTERS 85th REGIMENT N. C. MILITIA,
Charlotte, October 49, 1861. {
By command of Adjutant General J. g. Martini an
election for FIELD OFFICERS of the 85th Regiment
formerly the 68th) will be held in Charlotte
day the 28th inst Commissioned officers are hereby
ordered, without further notice, to assemble Head
quarters and cast their votes. BY order,
J. Y. BRYCE,
Oct %. 1t Colonel commanding.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-22

ANOTHER PLAN.-It is stated that Gen. Nc
Cennan has an army of l25,OOO Lincolnites for the
purpose of attempting passage to Rchmond-that he
intends advancing mile at a time and fortify as he
goes At that it will take him some years to reach
the promised land and many of his men will find their
graves before they get possession of farm in the
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-22

In Rowan county, on the 10Th instant Mr. David A.
Huffman to Miss Nellie E. Graham.
In Iredell county, the Sd inst Mr. Wiley Safriel of
Davie county, to Miss R G. Campbell Also, Mr. H. a.
Redman to Miss Angelina Rupert
In Ceaveland county, the lst instant, Mr. Burney
Mckinney to Miss Elizabeth V. Cogdale.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-22

CONFEDERATE TAXEs-from a note published in the
Raleigh Standard from W. X. Lane, Esq, the Chief
tai collector North Carolina learn that Shers
cannot act as collectors of the Confederate tax in their
respective counties unless they resign the office of
Sheriff This prohibition is in accordance with in
rrucons of the Secretary of the Treasury Mr. Lane
had already appointed of the Sherifs to collect
the tax but their commissions have been revoked and
others will have to he appointed for that purpose 1t
not likely that any will resign his office of Sheriff
for that of Confederate tax-cOIectOr
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-22

WARNING.-Don't believe every man who
comes to you protesting to be agent of the Gov
eminent for buying up army stores. Many such
are buying for speculation Make them show
some evidence of this authority from the Govern
ment
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-22
Charlotte Market, Ocr. 81, 1861.

The market was quite active last week, and oil pro-
duce Offering sold readily.
Only few bales of Cotton sold at about II cts.
Farmers do not appear willing to sell at present fig
ures, but fear it will be long time before the price
is advanced the probability is that prices will decline.
There is little prospect of the southern ports being
opened at an early day.
Wheat has advanced in consequence of orders from
other States. We are authorized to quote Red at 80
cts. White 81 per bushel.
Flour has also slightly advanced-$2 40 to So so
per sack is about the prices at which it sold last week
Corn, 60 to IS for DID, As and SO for Peas
in demand.
Bacon 20 and % cents-in demand
Whiskcy IS to 85 cents per gallon, with good demand
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-22

DRowNED.-Col. Geo. Bower, of Jefferson, Ashe
county, drowned in the Yadkin River Wilkes
borO on the 18th inst, while attempting to ford the
in his carriage. correspondent of the Stand
ard gives the following particulars of the melancholy
accident:
''He started to Raleigh Monday the It'll, and
reaching the Yadkin river Wilkesboro about dark
he attempted to ford it, and the being higher
than he expected his carriage and horses washed
search made for his body until the morning of the
10TH when it was found, about a mile below where
he drowned He was seventy-four years of age
He of our most energetic, industrious and use
full citizens. He member of the Church, and
maintained such consistent and upright course
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-22
COTTON WAREHOUSE.

OATES 4 WILLIAMS will store Cotton under roof
and advance cents per pound all received charg
ing interest the money so advanced, and rs cents
per bale storage for the first month and 10 cents
bale for each subsequent month, and commissions
per cent OATES Il WILLIAMS.
October Is, 1861 st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-22
THE NEWS.

army has Withdrawn from its advanced position at
,,,uas and fell back upon Bull Run. This movement
aid to have been made for the purpose of drawing the
INV on to engagement. A great battle is daily
for both at Manassas and Yorktown. 1t is suspect
I,h. the enemy design attacking forces at Norfolk
vttovn and Manassas simultaneously.
Confederate feet went to the neghbOrhood of Fort
,rss last week for the purpose of giving battle the
I.olu feet but the latter would accept fight; the
tru,r returned to Norfolk without doing anything.
couyoS SCHoOLs-The President and Directors of
4, Literary Fund of North Carolina held meeting in
p.IeiUb on Friday last, the 18TH The of $9O452
-, ordered to be distributed among the various
ountier of the State, payable tie first day Of 4prH
49,, In consequence of the heavy demands upon the
s,.,e Treasury for purposes at this time, it was
,,d impossibe furnish the chairmens of the differ
A., counties with the money Immediately after the de-
r,ton of the distribution. 1t is hoped and believed
b the schools will be continued with the assurance
,b., the expenses will be met in April 1t impOs-
ibs for the Literary Board to make better arrange
nen, and the course they adopted was deemed better
than to make no distribution at all. We suppose
table showing the amounts each county is entitled to-
will be published in few days.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-22

Bsg@The Yankees becoming a little more careful
The man, Charles Henry Foster, who runaway from
this State driven off, applied to the clerk of the
House of Representatives at Washington to be furnish
ed with stationery a member of Congress from
North Carolina, the said Foster claiming to have been
elected to the Lincoln Congress. But the Clerk of
the House, Eherdge, denied Fosters right to seat.
The blacks getting of money, and begin
ming economist. So the said Charles Henry has fail
ed in his aspirations to represent the Old North State
in the Rump Government. He will have sponge awhile
longer as he did while living in this State
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-22

FoREIGN ITEMs.-Ths ST. Petersburg Bee
predicts the early recognition by France Of the
Southern Confederacy.
An Imperial decree opens the principal French
ports for the importation of cotton and wool yarns
from England and Belgium.
INEFFICIENT.-The London Post says that
Admiral Milne, the commander of the British
North American squadron, has officially reported
to his Government that the blockade is totally in-
efficient.
LIVERPOOL, Sept. 29.-Sales of cotton yester-
day $4,000 bales. The market closed firm at the
advance previously reported. The tendency is up
wards
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-22

To ADMINISTRATION. Asa Biggs, Judge of
the Confederate States desires us to say that he
will be unable respond by letter to the applica
tions for Receiver under the sequestration act
All applications shall be properly considered and
the result published.-RaleighJ Journal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-22

BALLooEING.-The Raleigh papers mention that three
balloons passed that city Sunday. the 18th
inst, going South. One passed just before day,
with four persons in it, and was lighted up. The Lin
colnes probably, endeavorng TO make an exami-
nation of Southern Notifications If the occupants of
these balloons should land on Southern soil, we hope
they will be treated spies
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-22

A Coon ApPo1SrNrsr-We learn that Capt. J. B. F.
Boone ate Quarter master of the ls N. C. Regiment
has been appointed Ouartsrmaster of Gen. Hills divis-
ion in North Carolina with the rank of Major Lieut..
Saunders of Company D. succeeds Capt. Boone as
QuartermaSter of the LIST Regt
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-22

AMMUN1TIoN--Thec cartridge factory in Rich
nond, under the superintendent of Lieut.. j. w.
Smith, is manufacturing cartridges at the rate OF
100000 per day. The factory employs 5o0 women
and 800 men.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-22

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. man is deceitful and desper-
ateiy wicked, the present abundantly proves.
Who would have thought, two years ago, when Pres-
dent Buchanan visited Chapel Hill in this State, and
spoke such fine complimentary words of the South, of
her people and of her Institutions that he would ever
approve of war carried for the subjugation of a
people be then praised and professed to love much
We heard him that occasion, and really thought
that If there patriot who willing to accord
to all sections their just rights, James Buchanan
one But confess the old deceived US, and has
proven himself very wicked, deceitul man, old
age has advanced upon him he has become 3eranged.
He is reported in the Northern papers urging
on the against the South, and having approved
all Lincons acts. And such is the course we believe
of all the other pretended friends of the South in the
North. But, thank Providence, do without
them their friendship, and will triumph all the
hrelingS. they may send against
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-22

NORTH CAROLINA BoNDs.-We have heretofore pro-
tested against the payment of interest n c. Bonds
held owned by northern parties and we glad to
find that writer in the Raleigh Register, in very
sensible communication, takes the same view. He
refers to the fact that Col John H Wheeler formerly
of this STATED recently Raleigh from Washing
ton city under a flag of from the enemy, and
collected a large amount of interest N. c. State
Bonds. Even if our enemies got possession of our
State Bonds in honest way, the interest should not
be paid to them while the lasts. Bat it is we'll
known that Southern citizens have been robbed of
Bonds by Northern police officers and does any
pretend that it is fair just pay the interest to the
Northern holders their agents who may visit the
State? Certainly people opposed to furnishing
the enemy, in this way, with to assist in carry
ing on the 1t is true, the public Treasurer has
authority to withhold the interest from those who
present coupons but the Legislature Convention
ought 10 have passed Act which would remedy the
evil We make the following extract from the article
in the Register:
1t may be amiSs to inquire, has there not been
actually among of late agent of the Lincoln gov
ernment? And has he collected and depOrted to
his masters large amount of mOney-interest on the
bonds of the State, including probably many of those
stolen from our citizens The facts to which REFER
are | believe we'll authenticated: that a citizen of
Washington, D. c. formerly resident of North Caro-
lima was passed weeks ago, under flag of truce
from FORTRESS MONROE W Nollohi tlaI aite fSl'ihS
without restraint surveillance that vicinity Rich
mond and other places he reached Raleigh, and then
collected the treasury of the State money varlouSy
estimated 900 to $40, O00 that he made liberal
disbursements to the Yankee prisoners in or near the
cv and that his leisure, he went into the eastern
part of the State avowedly to visit friends. Whether
he found his way thence to Hatteras and sailed from
that point, returned by Fortress Monroe under
Confederate flag of truce, | do not know; but have
been reliably informed day by gentleman who left
Washington City the Sd instant, that COL Wheeler
reached his home there several days ago, where he
holds an office under the I4incOln-Seward power'
We know nothing about Wheelers sentiments or the
object of his visit from own knowledge, but we
know that many looked him with suspicion when it
was ascertained how and for what purpose he to
the State.
P.S.-The Raleigh Register of Saturday says We
learn that Mr Wheeler only drew some $500 on Cou-
poas attached TO Bonds registered here IN his own
name
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-22

ELECTORAL TIcKET.-It appears to be a hard matter
to make up an Electoral Ticket for President and Vice
President which will suit all parties For our own
part we care very little about the matter so that good
and true southern men selected who will cast the
vote of the State for Davis and Stephens We not
to which party they formerly beIonged-whig or demo-
crat secession or Union-so they for a vigor-
Gus prosecution of the against the enemies of the
South. We are opposed to prescribing any man on
account of former opinions and believe
Of the people of the State agree with and will rown
upon all efforts to revive party feeling party tests
when all are doing their utmost for the cause of the
South Those who Union men are doing their
whole duty towards maintaining southern indepen-
dence, and any disposition prescribe them for OLD
opinions sake will result in harm to the public inter-
est, division of our strength, and produce contention
and bad feeling in quarters where none should exist
Any effort to prescribe former Union men or secession
lists, simply on account of their old opinions and
preferences, ought and will be resisted at all haz-
ards. The original Union men and the original Sc
cessonlsts are all with some few exceptions) doing
their duty noby in this State 6ut tie latter are dofnq
no more than the former, therefore, in selecting an cleo
toral ticket or candidates for position it is
cessary to pay particular attention to former party
productions, if their present course and actions
respond with what due regard for the welfare of the
South demands. The question should be- are they
thy competent, honest men, and will they discharge
their duties faithfully and promptly. These should be
the only tests and whenever wherever others are
applied, divided people, wranglngs and jealousies
may be expected We believe the people at large are
opposed to applying party tests and that efforts of that
kind originate with few individuals who want the Of
fees for themselves their avorites We to see
union of the people of the South for the sake of the
South.
Either of the electoral tickets proposed would do very
well, there is material difference in the sent-
ments of the gentlemen composing them. The one
headed by Guon and ROdman seems to be fair and
equally divided. For the State at large Guion and
Rodman were our choice from the first, and it
our request, believe, that the name Of Mr. Guion
put on the ticket
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-22

THE lsr n. c. CAVALRY REGIMENT arrived in Rich
mond last week, and sent forward to the seat of
This Regiment is really honor to the Old
North State-composed of $50 men and $50 horses,
commanded by Col r. Ransom. 1t has cost the State
about S45O,OOO, having been in camp time drill
ing but no better equipped Regiment will be the
field than this one.
The Petersburg Express speaking of the passage of
the Regiment through that city, says:
The extraordinary sight of entire regiment of
cavalry, has never before been witnessed in this city
and Ofcousc hundreds of citizens attracted
to the windows and by it. We but express the
general opinion when say that it is of the finest
regiments in the service of the Confederate States. The
men are all Spendidly mounted, armed and equipped
aud nothing is wanting to make the outfit complete
The bravcs and best material of the gallant Old North
State is in this corps and she may feel justly proud
OF such soldiers"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-22

MONEY ON HAND TO BE TAXED--We have
seen letter from Mr. Melnminger, (says the Raj
eigh Regster) in which he, in response to an en-
quiry on tie subject, states that money on hand
is liable to be taxed under the law of the Cenfede
rate Congress. So certain gentlemen with large
sums on hand on the LIST of October may expect
to pony up part of it for Confederate purposes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-22

COsFEDERATE BoNDs.-Those who subscribed to the
Confederate Loan at this place. previous to Sept lst
obtain their bonds by calling the Branch Bank
of North Carolina in Charlotte.
The following list of subscriptions to the Confed-
crate loan at this place made since former list was
pubished) has been furnished US for publication
Rev W S Pharr $500, J T. Johnston 800 VIM Ross
1000, Mrs l. Lowrie 35O Parks 300, Jno VI
Tate 1000, Breyard 300. Jos Mcdonald 800 Mrs
Mary Carruth 400, Mrs Jane McIee 25O Mrs o Elliott
loo, JnO Myers 100, W Miller 400. Sasml Pharr $50,
Mrs \ Mcdonald 100, r Warning 900.
The total amount subscribed on the books of the
Commissioners at this place is 1913 $50.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-22

Keeps for sale Lard corn and NEAL ALSO chick.
ems &c. fresh supply of candies just received. Fos
sale cheap for cash. Two doors below the Jail.
October 10, 1861
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-22

They WANT HELP.-The Yankees appear to be con-
vnced that they need better commanders-that their
own material is not equal to Southern metal-and
therefore have been trying to get Garbald and other
distinguished foreigners, to and help them
1t is stated by late adyces from Europe that several
superior subatern officers of the French artillery
have been offered great advantages if they will
in the Federal army. Some have been offered as
much as six thousand francs for their outfit and pay Of
10000 francs year guaranteed for years 1t
was at first said that the French Government did not
appear inclined to refuse these offers Permission was
demanded, but the 9Th of September the Minister
OF War; by order Of the Emperor made known appli-
eants that he would not grant any permission
in the Federal army.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-22

CONFERENCE.-The Norfolk Day Book states that
in the trunks of the Indiana Regiment recently cap
tured at Chickamacomico, n. G., large number of
counterfeit the Bank of Camden, S. c.. were
found, with forged signatures AS the Southern Banks
had their note-plaes engraved at the North, where
they still held the Yankees doubt will strike off
notes, and after forging the signatures, endeavor
to circulate them in the South by supplying troops
with them who sent for the purpose of landing
the Southern coast 1t appears that there is rascay
too mean which our enemies will not resort to-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-10-22

THE WAY THEY LIE.-The New York Times heads an
article with the following flourish of words:
More brilliant victories the North Carolina coast
Attempt re-capture the forts at Hateras Inlet
Attack by six rebel steamers with three men
Total failure of the expedition-Two of the steamers
sunk-Seven hundred rebels supposed to be drowned
"A large number killed and wOunded-1he Indiana
regiment attack tChcamacOmco--! the reoelS shee1
them killed-Imporant news from the South.
Wonder if the Times will ever let It's readers know
the truth of the matter-that the North Carolina
troops captured the Federal steamer Fanny and run
regiment ncolnites into Fort Hatteras but never
made any attempt capture that Fort, ana ala not
lose vessel or man The Northern papers, generally,
engage in systematic lying TO keep their people up to
the fighting point.