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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25
Correspondence Of the ,NOcrnf.
YORKTOWN, Va. June 18th, 1861

YORKTOWN, Va, June l4th, 1861.
We had service on fast day. Our Chaplain
preached in the morning. In the afternoon, Capt
Williams got back, and Rev. A. w. Miller of
Petersburg, formerly or Charlotte, came with him.
He preached at night.
Col. Hill was struck by spent ball on the knee
during the battle at Bethel church, bruising the
spot but not entering the skin.
Col. Magruder called out his whole force on the
18th for review, amounting to about 5000 men.
1t was the finest military display l ever saw.
1t is very likely we will have a tremendous
battle here before long They will besiege York
town | have no doubt.
Six hundred French Zouaves reached here few
days ago. They are dare -devls. They were sent
down: with the Louisiana Regiment to occupy the
point at Bethel Church.
Another letter from Yorktown says:
"Monday morning early, four of the New Orleans
Zouaves left camp without leave, and directed
their steps towards Newport News, alleging as a
reason that they desired to reconnoitre the FORTH
cations at Newport News. Some FIVE or six hours
after their departure, one Of the Zouaves returned
to camp at Bethel, in somewhat exhausted con-
dition, and exhibited bloody bowie knife Of ap-
palling dimensions. He represents that his party
extended their advance to within mile and half
of Newport News, when they found themselves
suddenly surrounded by Yankee scouting party,
numbering about thirty. They determined to cut
their way out if possible, and being armed with
nothing but bowie knives, went to work with
will But one escaped, the other three having
been taken prisoners. The one who returned, de-
cared that several of the Yankees were killed by
himself and friends. His own assertion is all the
evidence we have, but We give the story as he re-
lates it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

A the courthouse in Charlotte, the 22d day Of
"A July next, will sell by virtue Of decree Of the
Court of Equity Of Meckenburg county to the highest
bidder, a credit Of six months with interest from
date the purchaser executing bond with approved
security, valuable tract Of land lying on MeDoweIls
Creek in said county, containing according TO an old
survey SO acres, but according 20 Q late survey 90
acres known as the Davis tract Sold for partition
among the heirs at law Of Mary McRsveu, deceased.
a. c. WILLIAMSON, C. N. 2.
June ls, 1851 3w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

SUBSISTENCE DEPARTMENT.
RALKIeB, June -, 1861. (
PROPOSALS. are invited from Farmers and others
IL to furnish this Department with the following
articles, viz Candles, Soap, Vinegar and Pickles.
State in proposals the quantity Of the article the price
time and place Of delivery.
WIN. JOHNSTON,
jane 10 3w Commissary GenT.
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THE NEWS.

For the past few days all sorts of rumors have
49,, IN circulation, and but few confirmed We
10 some of them for what they are worth.
There have been several skirmishes in Virginia,
J., coutherners being victorious every time.
Tho 1t. Governor of Missouri has been to Rich
,,oDd for the purpose of securing the cooperation
-. the Confederate States in driving out the Lin
mites from Missouri. 1t is stated that the Mis-
s,,riars captured the federal General, Lyons, aud
Il. men. after hard fought battle. Another &C
.,npt says Lyons captured the Missourans.
Harper's Ferry has certainly been evacuated, the
C.nfeIerates burning the bridge and all the public
bindings. The Southern troops retired for the
r,-rose Of attacking the federals in another direc
hon All military men, We believe, approve of
this movement
twill be seen by the news in another column
that battles are expected at any moment.
Some Of the northern papers-and people are be-
ginning to express desire for peace.
late number OF the New York Tribune abolition
saws: II the traitors prove too strong to be subu-
,,-ed we are for peace their terms rather than a
useless continuance Of the war"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

In this town. on the 9th inst, Miss Mary Jane David
son. aged 20 years.
In this county, the 4th inst, Mrs Mary McGinniS
consort of VIM. McGinnis, aged GO years
In York District, the 10th Instant Mr. Charles d.
Steele, aged about rs years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

Advices from Texas report that Cortinas, the
Mexican bandit has been attacked and routed by
a Texan force under BenaVides, and forced to
make his escape into Mexico.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

THE MARKETS.-So little has been done In
the way of trade that deem il Unnecessary to make
any report.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

% The Vote in Virginia on tue ordinance o
recession stands l25,950 for to 2O37S against i
~n''Jority for secession lO5,577.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

MANUFACTURES OF ARMs-The Convention of
North Carolina having vested in the Government
of the Confederate States jurisdiction over the
Arsenal and grounds at Fayetteville, all the rife
works or machinery recently at Harpers Ferry
have been or is being removed to Fayetteville,
where the manufacture and alteration of arms will
be carried on The Richmond Dispatch says a
number of workmen have arrived in that city on
their way to Fayetteville.
This will prove quite an important accession to
the business of Fayetteville and will be the MEANS
we hope of aiding and fastening the completion
of the railroads to and from the Coal Fields on
Deep River An immense quantity of superior
coal lies embedded in the earth only 40 miles from
Fayetteville, and there have been no facilities for
transporting it to market until recently, and now
to only limited extent The railroad from Fay
ettevile to these coal fields is nearly completed
$500 900 was appropriated by the last Legislature
to equip the road and why the money has not been
advanced for that purpose we do not know. Ger
tainIy the State could not spend 100000 for a
more useful purpose; in fact, it would be the same
as spending that much to the State.
large amount of coal has heretofore been
brought into Virginia and North Carolina from
Pennsylvania. That is stopped now; but with a
connecting road between the coal fields in Chat
ham and the n G. Railroad, coal enough could
be had to supply dozen States The whole south
ern Confedcracy is interested in this matter.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

THE WAR Our people, many of them at least,
entered upon the contest with the agreeable ex,
pectation that all the powers of Europe, and
especially Great Britain, would sympathIze with
us. and exert whatever of influence they chose to
throw in the scale, III putting down the fEeten-
tions of the Confederate States. Having entered
upon the question with this feeling and expecta-
ton, it has caused much disappointment, not to
say astonishment to find that the Great Powers
either design to remain strictly neutral, or If their
influence is to be exerted in any FORM to cast IT. IN
favor of the Confederate States. The indications
to this effect, more particularly in England, as
developed through the public press, the Far
liameDtary debates, and the declarations of her re-
snonsible Ministers, cannot we'll be mistaken.-N
J. Courier and Enquirer (abolition.)
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

HTATE IRo0Ps.-A letter from a friend at
Garysburg informs US that the I'd Regiments now
complete, being the only regiment Of State troops
entirely full. The field officers are c c lew,
'ooneI' and W Byuum, Lieut.. Colonel. The
Mayor has not yet been appointed. The captains
VINO We're appointed in this regiment, and who
failed to make up their companies, have been trans
''FT6d to other regiments.
Ancampments for other regiments are being
oFmed-Col. McRaes, at Halifax; Col Stokes at
" 'TFe"ton; Col, Meares at Garysburg, and Col.
!. ,''FeTs near Garysburg, None Of these are more
o'an halt completed.
There are now at Garysburg about 500 volun-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

In Cleaveland county; on the 18th inst, Mr. David
Evans Miss Nancy Gillespie Also, the 25th uIt,
Mr. NJ. P. Perry to Miss Catharine Wright.
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ANOTHER ENGAGEMENT.

RICHMOND June 2l.-An engagement took place near
GordonsFilie at o'clock on the 18th inst between
the enemy and two companies of the Sd Tennessee reg
ment and two of the 18th Va regt under Col Vaughn
Inc Tennessee Volunteers were at New Greek depot
IL miles west of Cumberland Md the Bait & Ohio
rairoad, and about $50 of the enemy were in sight
The enemy fired few random shots when they broke
ranks and fed. Only one man was wounded
s,de. The loss on the enemys side is not known, al
and stand of colors Gen Cadwalla3er was in COM
mand of the Federal troops who after the engagement
retired to Hagerstown, having been driven back from
his approach to Harper's Ferry. Our troops again
hoid the Ferry which occupied By FIVE hundred Mary
anders.
General Johnston is at Winchester.
Two prisoners were taken Williamsport and they
will be sent to Richmond to-day One of them is
Lieut. Col Bowman, ofthe 9th Pennsylvania Regiment
The prisoners under the charge of Col Thomas Of
the Maryland Volunteers to whom has been entrusted
the official report of the engagement.
The occupation of Winchester by the Confederate
forces highly important, for it will command the
tire valley, hence Johnstons from Harpers
Ferry towards Martinsbnrg to NEE; the enemy.
Instead of retreatiug Johnston was advancing upon
the enemy, who were approaching by the way of Will
Transport and Aartinsbrrg.
WAR ITEMS.
WASHINGTON, June 2l.-The war department. has dis
covered that female secessionsts carry a regular
correspondence with Gen Beauregard via Mt. Vernon
Army officers say that collision before TO morrow
night is certain; the impression being that the South
erners are outfanked and must fight The Southern
ers concentrating Fairfax Cont House, and
everything indicates attack the Federal lines.
Gen: Beanregard concentrate sixty thousand men
at any given point within week. He has undoubtedly
large force at Vienna. battle between McDowells
Division and the Southerners Vienna is deemed inev
liable tomorrow. 1t is evident that the main
blow of the Federaists will be struck from Washington
with As. 600
LATER.-A gentleman just from Arlington says that
Gen Beanregard is advancing. Everything looks like
hot work before to- morrow The Federalists ad-
vancing Fairfax Court House
KANSAS CRY, June 20 On Monday, three hundred
prisoners were taken by four thousand secessionts
WASHINGTON, June LIT is asserted positively here
that Hon Louis Wigfall has visited this city, within
the last few days. disguised cattle dealer
Sr LOUIS, June l8.The Lincoln troops to-day, fired
at the windows of the Recorders Court, killing four
and morally wounding two. soldier in the ranks
accidentally fired gun. Mt which the whole company
became ightened and fred ndiscriminntely
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

THE CoxvENTIoN,-The Convention will ad-
i5urn tomorrow to meet again on the Sd Monday
in November or earlier if the President of the
Convention shall deem necessary If the Pres-
dent should die, any three Of the following gentle
men may call the Convention together: MesSrs
RufRn, Graham, Biggs, Brown and Osborne
The Convention has prorogucd the Legislature
until the 18th of August Therefore that body
will not meet to-day (25th) as appointed.
Messrs B. F, Moore of Raleigh, Saul F. Phil
Fys Of Chapel Hill, and p H. Winston of BERTHE,
have been elected to constitute Board of Chains
The ordinance to repeal the Jewish disability
clause in the Constitution was passed on Wednes-
day and Is now law
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

The Virginia oncenfion.-RIcuMoND, June
19-An ordinance was offered, yesterday, in the
Virginia Convention, repeating and annung all
Acts formerly passed commendatory Of Winfield
Scott and ordering the name Of Scott county to be
changed to Davis anu Buchanan county to Steph-
ems
The Convention adopted the Constitution of the
Confederate Government to-day, reservlng the
right to sccede under certain contingencies.
A TRIBUTE TO BRAVE MEN.-The following
among other interesting proceedings, was
enacted in the Virginia Convention at Richmoud
on Monday:
ga series of resolutions submitted by MIR
Tyler, eucgizing the gallant .daeruder, Hill, and
their officers and men, for their recent victory at
Bethel Church. Mr. Tyler followed the reading
Of his resolutions in speech of great cloquence
and force There was, he said, but one instance
on the whole page Of history that could be
cited as parallel to the victory at Bethel Church
that was the battle of Bucna Vista, where the
gallant Davis now our President, with his Missis-
sippi Regiment, and the invincible Bragg with his
grape and canister turned the fortune OF the day
and routed an enemy of about five to one.
The resolutions unanimously adopted
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

With regard to former party predictions we
classify these gentlemen thus: Mr. Avery was a
democrat and took decided stand for secession as
soon as Lincoln was elected. Mr. Davis was whig
and turned secessionist after going to the so-caed
Peace Conference and seeing the dupcity of the
northern delegates. Both have fine talents Meth
er were ever in Congress before. All the better
| for that.
Mr. Smith was whig and Union man until
Lincoln's proclamation He was in the last U S
Congress.
Mr. Ruf6n is original secessionist and DEM
ocrat He, too, was in the last Congress-
Mr. Mcdowell was always democrat of the
southern rights school, moderate but firm We
not certain, but think he was rather opposed
to secession until the failure of the peace confer
ence. He is good, plain, straightforward gen.
tleman, farmer, and fully able in point of talents
to represent his District in any body. He has
never been in Congress, but frequently represent
ed his county and senatorial district in the Legis-
lature We know him WE'LL and we know there
is no better man in the State than Mcdowell
Mr. Venable democrat and for some time
past secessionst. He has represented his dis
trlct in the old Congress. A man of good talents
but rather too noisy
Mr. Morehead, everybody knows, was a wing
and Union until Lincoln issued his procla-
nation, when he took decided stand with the Sc
cessOn party. He was never ia Congress, but al
ways took proxnnent part in public affairs In
debate he is of the most powerful men in the
STAKE.
Mr. Purycar is an old whig and Union man, but
he now cordially co-operates in the southern move
ment. He has represented his district in the old
Congress, and will doubt make better repre-
sentative than the late member from that district,
Gen. Leach
Mr. Craige a member of the late Congress-
Always democrat, and, for some time past, Sc
cessionist. He is as honest public man as ever
lived or represented any people.
Mr. Davidson, from the mountain district, was
a whS We know nothing about him, more than
that he is President Of the Farmers and Miners
Bank, located at Murphy, Cherokee county, the
notes Of which Bank are not current about here.
The vote, in convention, will be found in the
proceedings on the I'd page
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

LINCoLN'S MEssAGE.-It is stated that Lincoln
is preparing his message to be delivered to his
Congress the 4th of July, and that he strongly
favors the and will call for additional force to
carry it on. We presume the public will not know
until the meeting of congress, what Lincoln does
intend to d. but will be surprised or fright
ened at any foolish recommendation he may make.
The southern spirit is now fully aroused, and Lin
coin and his cabinet will have much they can
Go to take of themselves.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

- =" e mad fine rain Sunday evening las
'- vas very much needed in this section
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,,t "i'Il>-We learn that Gov. Ellis has left Raj.
I,, VISIT to some nerghboring Springs. We regret to
' MS health IS no better aud that he is very feeble
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

Ia, " AoJ'tant General and the St cretary Of the Mill
y Board give notice that. until further noce no other
% S OF Volunteers for twelve months will be accept.
r, "Panies for The State Troops, to serve during the
Feceved TO fill up the regiments authorized, nd
faa,s Will De issued The officers elected by COM
ar-eo,o i"T his The volunteer companies
-" as possible ~ s INV ies'e''S "s
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

TnE NAILS The Salisbury Banner notices
the fact that the mails from Virginia for this part
@: the State delayed in Raleigh from o'clock
Ii The evening until next morning, and suggests
that arrangements be effected so as to have the
mail transferred to the express train on the N. c.
be done by making up mail on the Raleigh and
G.ston Road for the towns along the n. c. Road.
The Banner says Mr. Fisher is willing to take the
nail on the express train, and proposes that petit
lions be sent to the Postmaster General to have the
arrangement perfected. We hope it will be done
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

Rs The Rev. JAS. II. Mcneil, late Secretary
of the American Bible Society, has been appoint
ed associate editor of the n. C. Presbyterian lie
is a native of Fayetteville, and brother of Rev.
Geo Mcneil who has been connected with the
paper from its commencement.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

TENHE Committee of Examination for NecklenburR
II County will meet % Saturday, fhe 29th Of June,
the house. for the purpose examining those
" no wish obtain certificates teachers Of Common
Schools 10 the county.
J. p ROSS
&. NYE HUTCHINSON,
u. D. JOHNSTON,
June le, 1861 ~ Committee.
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b.t LIMA UoNGREssAES.-The Virginia Convention
Ca su Inc following members to the Confederate
H,5SoeS For the State at large, W Preston and a
land D. 'ot The Districts, John Tyler, VIM McFar-
Roh, ger Pryor. Robert johnson, Walter Preston
BococL W. Chas w Russell, Jas Mason Thomas S
/ Ssi2 VIM Rives John W Rrockenhorough, Walter
"f's, and " Hunter
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

BARN BURNT.-We learn that the barn of r.
v. Mcdowell in Steel Greek neighborhood, in
tbs county, was burnt yesterday two weeks, about
o'clock in the day. A quantity of harness and
roughness consumed. 1t was no doubt the
work Of an incendiary, supposed to be one of Mr.
NcDowcls own negroes who had previously stolen
sme bacon from the Rev Mr. Chalmers and con-
ceaed it in the barn. This is the oIiuion, we
learn, which prevails in the neighborhood.
Great vigilance should be exercised by slave
holders at this time, and when negro is suspected
the matter should be thoroughly investigated, be-
cause the security of property and life in a
rrehLorhood may depend on prompt action.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

N q. MEMBERS OF CoNGREss-On TUESDAY
last the Convention elected the following gentle
men to represent North Carolina in the Southern
Congress:
For the State at large-W " Avery of Burke
and George Davis of Wilmington
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1861-06-25

hiLLED.-On Thursday last brakeman on the
Vii, Char. Ruth. Road, named Milton Parke
was Killed by falling from the cars and being rur
over
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VOL. 3.


Administrators Sale.
nuRsU ANT to an order of the Orphans
Court of the County of Hunterdon, held
June goth, 1861, the subscriber, Administrators
of the estate of Noah Craft, dec d, will sell at
Public Sale, on
Saturday, September 2s, 1864,
The following Real Estate.
NO. l. The Homestead, containing 9 Acres,
! Rod and IS Peri,lles of Land, adjoining land
of Joseph Matthew Jonathan Phillips and
others This lot lies immediately on the road
! adirg from Mount airy 70 Trenton, near the
M. e. Church. in West Amwell. The land is of
excellent quality good fea't and good lasting
water, and is divided iBtn r,,ir fe1ds the i'm
provements are co vrnie' f'vs'llng House,
Barn, Hopper, &c The los ii,;9g very desira-
BILE, in consequence Of caaiiSy: "ettion and con-
Yendence.
NO. 2 Contain ne 94.l00 Acres of Land,
adjoining Land of Ran4al Philips md others
this lot is covered with timber, snd convenient
Of access.
NO. 3. C..ntnirns Ares O Land. adjoining
land of Nei~o.. abbott and others fnga wood
lot. q.
he sail II lat No l.aul 3 81 >. on the
Homestead l.ot AID IS IA. 2. ao5,r same place,
or on said let No :, a~ hmy l<' 4sit the pur-
-chasers
Sale viii commerce a o'ccl, . m and be
sold by 5 o'clock ], N, % sni; hav. Condi-
tions vii be made ilncwn ~ he tn'ie a'al place
Of sale by NELSON v Young
Administrator Of Noah Craft, dec d.
Mt Airy, Aug. %, 1861. is.
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ArresseOh Reception Skirt

AUR sales for the above skirt are daily in
creasing. and all that we can say is that
they are the best skirt made, and we warrant
them not to break or get out of order.
G. w GRANTS,
mySy IS Green &C., trenton
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BOOT HALL,

by Arnett, tot notoriety) with the assistance OF
a young six footer, chip of the old block, in
carrying out in all its perfection and beauty,
the one leading purpose Of efectually admins
tering to the taste and comfort Of the commu-
nifty, in supplying all that is requisite for the
accommodation of the understanding. Having
a couple of the very best boot-mHkers in the
Kingdom of New Jersey, am happy to assure
all who wish to wear superior, extra, neat and
easy fitting French calf boots, that they will be
furnished to order at the shortest notice for
SIS. so TO Sc, 90, American calf. $500 to $5,5O
Ladies' French Caters with heels 1925, do
heeled Kid boots, 81, go do Springs, ST, 81. and
all other articles in his line made in the best
manner and of the best material, for good pay
And having lately purchased an unprecedented
la rye stock of city made shoes, will sell at star
cation prices-say mems shoes at rs cts, and
upwards, and others proportionately low:
And still continue to manufacture Brick,
.ouarrv stone furnish curbing and paving brick
and nut them in place; build houses and bridges
or tear them down, cut down hills or fill up
bollews. buy and sell oak timber, standing or
delivered. have teams ready to do any kind OF
cartinr all by contract or otherwise-in short,
T am in the market for anything within the
ability of man. horse horsepower or jack-screw
So ifyou have an eye to your interests, you VIII
not all to turn your steps to Boot-hail, wnere
YOU will be servedjust right by
Your humble servant
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