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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
ANOTHER BATTLE.

The Contcder0teS Defeated and Gen. Z0HtccDer
killed.
The Philadelphia Press, of the 2lst, has been
received at Norfolk, containing the account OF
Federal victory at Somerset, KY:
GCINCINNATI, Jan. 20.-A combined attack
has been made on Zolicoffer's entertainments by
Generals Schaeff and Thomas, resulting in COM
plete victory, and the Stars and Stripes now wave
over the re bel Notifications Our troops captured
all their camp property, and a large number Of
prisoners. The rebel loss was heavy. Zocufer's
dead body is in possession of our forces. Bale
Peyton, jr., one of ZollicOffer's staff, was also
killed. There were 275 of the rebels killed aud
wounded, who were found the ground. The
10th Indiana lost IS killed and wounded.
The reported account also says that it was
complete Federal victory, and theConfederates
routed, and fed in confusion. The paper
chronicles a bloody skirmsh or battle at Iron
ton Mo, after desperate conflict, resulting in
the loss of II great many on both sides. The
Federals retreated, leaving their baggage.
FURTHER NEWS.
The Richmond papers state that the War De-
partment has received information confirming the
above of the defeat of the Confederate troops
1t appears that our defeat was more decisive
than even the Northern accounts led us to believe
The information received is to the effect that on
Sunday last Gen. Crittendcn with regiments of
infantry and 6 pieces Of artillery, attacked the
enemy at place called Fishing Greek, near Som
ersct in Southeastern Ky. The Fedcrals were un
der the command of Generals Sch@pf and Tholnas
and were strongly posted'anG entrenched behind
Fishing Greek. The result of the action dis
astrous to our arms General Zullicotfcr was kill
ed and Immediately on his fall, our army Was
seized with panic and utterly routed, losing
all its artillery, baggage, and camp equpage, and
leaving 500 in killed and wounded the field.
At last accounts, Gen. Crittenden was i'll full re-
treat on Knoxville. 1t is not stated whether or
not the enemy was in pursuit.
Somerset is situated i'll Pulaski county, KY,
and is, by air line, about eighty miles North
west Of Knoxville and by the road probably over
hundred. The intervening country is mountain
Gus, and might offer serious impediments to pur
suing force
The scene of the battle field North of the
Cumberland river, which would interpose another
obstacle to the advance of the enemy in Case Gen
Crttenden has destroyed the bridges over that
stream. Of course it is to be supposed he has
done so.
The route from Somerset to Knoxville Tenn
does not run through Cumberland Gap any OF
the avenues leading into Virginia.
Later reports about the battle will be found in
column. 1t is stated tha. the Confederate loss
500 pStead of $780, and that the enemy lost double
that number Gen. IIardce had started with force 10
check the advance of the enemy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
expected in a few days.
MISSOURI.
Battle near Ironton-success of the Confedcratcs.

Battle near honton-succeSs of the Coafcdcrdtcs
The ST. Louis Democrat, of January H. says:
Information of Il reliable character reached this
city last night to the effect that, yesterday large
body of rebels, numbering about 5000 men, in
command of jeff Thompson, advanced upon
Federal detachment of $50 troops, under Col
Mills, at distance ef about twenty three miles
from Ironton, and gave them battle 4 desperate
conflict ensued, resulting in the loss Of many
killed and wounded on both sides. The Federals
pverpowered by numbers, had, at last accounts
fallen back distance of eight miles, leaving a
quantity of baggage in the hands of the enemy
and were still retreating towards Pilot Knob
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
WATCHES, JIVELRY, &c.

The subscriber respectfully announces to the public
that he has purchased the entire stock of Watches,
Jcwelry, Clocks, Silver and Plated Wares Walking
Canes, Fancy Goods. &C. that belong to j. q. Wilkin-
son Co.. which is now offered to the public low for
cash only.
Particular attention given to Repairing Watches and
Jewelry. J. g. WILKINSON.
Dec II. 1861 ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
Executors Malice.

On Friday. the It'll ofFebruary, will expose to pub
lie sale at the residence Of John L. Pierce. deceased
one. NEGRO MAN Gf not sold privately before that
time), good Mules, five head of Cattle, Road
Wagon, and two Hogs, with few other articles not
necessary to enumcraIc.
All persons indebted to the deceased will please
make immediate payment AID those having claims
must present them without delay.
J. B. ROBINSON, Executor
January IA. lSG2 4t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28

AFFAIRS IN GEORGIA A gentleman from
Georgia gives Us the cheering information chat the
people of his State have more provisions than they
have had at any period for ten years past; that
they ave plenty of leather for making Shoes and
that there is plenty of money in circulation for the
economical uses of life He could discover no
finching among the people in regard to vigorous
prosecution of the war; on the contrary, they
more determined than to fight on until the in
dependence of the South is established.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28

ADVICE TO MARRYING MEN.-A Western
paper says: When you girl so lazy that she
can't sweep her own seventy nine chamber and
then goes to a shindy and dances all night with
the power of locomotive, make up your mind
size is got up on bad principles. The sooner you
take your hat and depart the better Such sort Of
calico has been the ruin of many man.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
PROCLA VI 4 TION.

In pursuance and by virtue OF resolution
of the General Assembly of North Carolina, |, Henry
T. Clark. Governor cxoiIico of said State, do here
by notify and require all male citizens of this State
III the enemys country of the United States TO re-
turn 10 North Carolina where their allegiance is justly
due. uihin thirty d,ys fran the date hercoj; and do
hereby declare alien enemy, snhect to all the
pains. penalties and forfeiture which may be in
Cured by alien enemy. every person failing to obey
the reqneme of this Proclamation, except he be
soldier in the army Of the Confederate States or some
one of them or in prison, detained by force.
HENRY T. CLARK,
Governor. ex OfTcio
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
A CiAssD
TO our Friends.

For the purpose of settling outstanding business
this date, firm will change its style the LIST
day of January, 1862, to WILLIAMS Il OATES, who
will continue the business the Old stand of the sub
Scribers. We earnestly request customers to
forward and settle their Indebtedness. business
not be carricd'on without money
The ready zeal with which both partners have VOL
unteered to serve their country is claim upon you
which should not be overlooked, should you by
withholding their just due. total sacrifice Of
their business OATES WILLIAMS.
Dec 81. lS6l tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
\ RUNAWAY SHoT-A negro man, the proper

y RUNAWAY SHoT.-A negro man, the proper
ty ot Mr. Thomas Foust, of Alamance Was Shot
near ti'is place on Saturday last He ran away
the 10th OF May 1861, after threatening his mas
ter lite, and be has been proving about this
neishborhood for some time, and was harbored. it
appears, by free negro woman named Jane Day
living few miles from this place. On Saturday
last several gentlemen armed went out to Capture
him, but he refused to surrender, swore he would
not be TAKEN and threatened to cut his way through
If opposed He had assembled to the top of the
chimney, intending to make his eeress from the
house that way, aud was told to stop, or be shot
Que of the company aimed at his legs, but the ne
gro stopped just at the time to make leap, aud
the load lodged IN his abdomen. lie fell on the
outside, and large bowie knife which he had fell
inside Of the chimney. He died in fifteen or
twenty minutcs.-HiHsLoro Recorder.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28

The coparnershp that heretofore existed under tho
name of J G. WILKINSON & CO., dissolved by
mutual consent the 18th inst. All those WHO r.
indebted to the said firm will please call at the
of J. g. Win nson and settle up and all having claims
against the firm will present them for settlement.
J. G.. WILKINSON,
Dec u 1861 st THOS. TROTTER.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
THE NORTH CAROLINA COAST.

Roanoke Island is at the mouth of Albemar!e
Sound and is the boundary line between that and
Pamlico Sound, which the eneny's ships enter
upon crossing the bar at Hatteras. Pamco
Sound is shallow body of water only navigable
by light draft vessels, 80 miles long, and from 8
to 80 miles broad, separated from the Atlantic by
low sandy islands, scarcely mile wide, covered
with bushes Pamlico Sound receives Neuse Tar,
and Pamlico rivers Newbern is on the Neuse,
at the junction of Trent river with 1.-THE Trent
being sort of estuary Of Pamlico Sound.
The town of Washington is on Tar river, at its
entrance into Pamlico river, at the head OF ma
vigaton for sea-going craft, and forty miles from
the Sound No large vessel can reach it, the wa
ter not being sufficiently deep.
On the north, Pamlico connects with Albemarle
Sound, which is sixty miles long from east to
west, and from fourteen to fifteen miles wide. 1t
receives the waters of Roanoke and Chowan riv-
ers, and communicates with the Chesapeake bay
by the Dismal Swamp canal.
Edenton is situated near the mouth of Chowan
river, on Edenton bay, which sets up from the
Albemarle Sound. 1t is &c miles from Norfolk.
The Chowan river is formed by the union of
the Nottoway and Meherrn rivers, which rise in
Virginia aud unite above Wintor, n C., and flow
ing S. S. E, it enters Abemarle Sound by a wide
estuary little south Of the mouth of the Roanoke.
1t is navigabe for small sail vessels to Murtrees-
borough, on the Meherrin branch, about 10 miles
from the ocean
Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Is on the Pas
quotank river, twenty miles from its entrace into
Albemarle Sound, forty miles S. S. w. Of Nor
folk Vessels drawing seven feet Of water come
up to Elizabeth City, which communicates with
Norfolk with water via the Dismal Swamp Canal.
The reader perceives the extent Of water COM
munication the enemy will command should he
get possession Of the two Sounds, with boats of
light draft. Roanoke Island commands the
entrance to Albemarle Sound.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
SOLDIERS WANTED.

The undersigned number OF Soldiers to do
duty in South Carolina. bounty of $50 to $50 will
be paid. and from eleven twenty-one dollars per
month regular pay. Those who willing to engage
in the Confederate service and assist in defending their
country, viii cali at the Mansion House.
Dec "a 3. J. WITHERSPOON Lieut.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
STEAn ENGINE and LAND for Sale

On Monday of January Court, the 9th day will
sell for cash. at the Court House door in Charlotte one
Steam Engine, 35 horse power with all necessary h1-
lures, including Mills, &c, together with the tract OF
Land on which the Engine is now being worked.
There about $50 acres. known a' the lIiPP Wine
Tract. the waters of Gum Branch, lining VIM. p
Little and others. The Engine is i'll first rate working
order THIS property is sold TO satisfy Ven. Expos or
Orders of Sale. in my hands in favor of VIM. F. Little
and others against the Mccklenburg Gold ard Copper
Mining Company.
W. W GRlER, Sheriff.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28

GOVERNMENT AID To RAILROADs.-We learn
that the railroad connection through North Caro-
lna> recommended by President Davis is to be
made a test question in Congress, as to the pro-
priety of the government extending aid to some
other railroads. The matter Of aiding three roads
is under the consideration of the government viz:
that recommended by the President, that complet-
ing the line now wanting between Montgomery
and Jackson, and the Texas road, to complete
communications between that State and Louisiana
-IichBt0nd Examiner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
R3GIburnEe Paper Mills,

KALEIbII, y. z.
The Neuse Manufacturing Company pay cash and
the highest market price for COTTON AND LINEN
RAGS. rs B.-NOt WOODEN Rags
Present price cents per pound. delivered at either
Depot in Raleigh. s ii. ROGERS, PreSt
Address ii W Hustled Treas'r.
Nov 10Th. At
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
SCEassepE NOTICE.

MISS S. F. DAVIDSON will reopen School on the
first Monday in February. Music Lessons given
the Piano and Guitar.
Jan a, 8G2 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28

Moss BLANKETs.-Some Of the people about
Wilmington, y. G, are manufacturing Blankets
OF moss, that grows profusey on the trees in that
locality. Three hundred more Blankets made
OF moss were sent from that town last week They
are thick and warm aud will answer better
purpose probably than wooden blankets.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
stolen, STOLEN.

Stolen from the side of my door Saturday night,
9TH inst between and OF clock. Gilt Frame Show
Case of Stuff and Tobacco samples. The Case is 20
~ inches, and has in it samples of L0rArd's Snuff
and Tobacco The labels either the Bottles Pa
pers can be identified. will give reward Of IS 70
any that will detect the thief J. d. PALMER.
December ~, 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
AXES! AXES!

ANY person having OLD AXES which can be work
ed will find sale for them at this department.
The axes must he delivered to SY LVESIER SMITH,
Esq Who will give receipts for them, which receipts
will be cnshcd on presentation at Tins Office
J. DEyEREUX, Qunrtermaster.
December 18th. Raleigh, n. G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

Having qualified Administrator Of c. f. Spratt,
deceased hereby notify all persons indebted 10 the
estate of The deceased forward and sele the
same Immediately. Those having claims against the
estate must present them within the time prescribed
by law. This notice will be pleaded in bar of their
recovery. NJ. WHITE,
Jan I, 1862 4tpd Admir- with Will annexed
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28

The Directors of the Memphis and Charleston
Railroad have declared a,stock dividend of 80
per cent Oh the capital stock of the company, and
also declared cash dividend of 4 per cent. on
the whole stock payable on the stof March next.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28

THE NOTING IN BALTIMORE AT THE RECENT
ELECTIoN-Lincoin Dc&potiSm the Bal
timore Republican,, of the 18th instant we learn
that at the late election held in that city the high
handed tyranny which has characterized Lincoln S
rel IN throughout this wa manifested itself to a
greater degree than any time since that despic-
able tyrant has been in power. Union flags were
holsted every voting place, and cards like the
following posted in the most conspicuous places,
where they could fail to attract The observation
OF those who intend ed to vote
"NoTICE.-I Proclamation of General Dial
"All persons are requested to point out to the
Judges o. Election, and to the pulice any indi-
vldual attempting to vote, or who may be present
at the polls, who may have been actually engaged
III acts of hosli ~ to the United States; or in ac-
lively aiding aud abetlny those i'll against the
United States aud especially those who ON the
18th Of April, and subsequent days. took part in
opposing the march OF the United States troops,
Or IN transmitting stores and supplies, forward
ing persons communications into States engaged
III the rebellion:
AS the morning advanced the excitement and
interest increased very percepubly, and the polls
were soon surrounded by voters. AS the voters
OF the Democratic ticket appeared at the voting
places many of them were taken into custody aud
CARR I'd to the statlon-houses and it soon became
apparent that those voting any other than the
Union ticket would be intimdated, and if they
persisted, arrested. Prisoners could be seen in
every direction, being carried to the station houses,
which had the effect OF completely putting an end
to the election 50 far as the voting was concerned
the democratic ticket.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
Jan 0, 1852
q OTf(,E.

All persons having claims against DR.. D. I. Cald-
well deceased. will please present them TO us, or
cit her of US on before Tuesday of January Court in
Charlotte. r D. ALEXANDER,
W 2. CALDWELL,
Jan I. 1862. At Executors.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
THE FRONTIER OF THE SOUTH.

Few of our people have any comprehension of
tn impossibilty of defending at all points such
an extensive frontier as that of the South. TO
protect it COM letely would require an army con-
ccntrated at the iunumerable points essential to
defence large the entire population. The
seacoast itself, if there no inland frontier, is
so immense, and abounds with nlets, bayous
harbors, and easy landing places, that to guard it
effecIualiy without navy is literally an imposs-
bility. But when it is rccollectcd that, in addi-
ton to this, we have enormous inland frontier,
only separated in some contiguous Northern States
by an imaginary line, and in others by rivers,
which the naval force Of the enemy enables them
to command; and that, besides all this an i'm
mense territory in the region Of the Southwest is
penetrated by the Ohio and Mississippi thus
giving US a fresh water frontier in the heart Of
our country as large and exposed as that the
Atlantic borders, think il must be conceded
that, to prevent the enemy from making one or a
dozen lod gnentS upon various points of our soil,
especially when he outnumbers us four to one.
is more than can be expected of any Government
Our only wonder is, onsidGring the immense
advantages of the enemy for assault, whilst We
stand purely upon the defensive, that we have
been able long to prevent him from destroying
or occupying most of our seaport and river towns,
and from advancing into the interior from more
than one important base of operations.
Considering our limited means of Defence
both in arms and munitions of war, and the
bouudleSs supply of both possessed by the enemy
we may be thankful to Providence that the loyal
portion of the Southern Confederacy is still
almost intact, and submit with philosophy to any
temporary advantages of this kind which they
may obtain, as inevitable by any means at our
command, and therefore not to be attributed to
the fault OF our Government its military
leaders,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28
S.smEs. @EsoG, &,,uH!

Jnet received frcsh lot 0i genuine LOrilards High
Toast Scotch Snuff. Cheap at
PALMER'S VARIETY STORE.
Sept "a. 1851
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-01-28

sezE> John Hughes from Virginia. aged about
40 years, shoe maker by trade. found dead
on Monday night, the 18Th instant, in the grog
shop of Grandson Roberts, in Salisbury, the bar
being kept 10y Mr. Little He had been drink
ing from the Saturday evening before up that
time. The verdict of the Coroner's Jury was
that he came to his death by excessive drinking
of Intoxicating liquors.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-16

Mr. Editor, allow me through the
MEDIUM Of your paper to address few
facts 10 the people Of Tama County.
Some fifteen months ago, when half
million Of tho noblemen Of this country
were marshailing for the war, the pat.
.rio.ic and benevolent Of the land labor.
ed with great zeal; to prepare articles
needed in army hospitals that are not
furnished by the government. The to-
tai amount Of these donations could
they be computed would reach many
thousands Of dollars.
This commission has been made A.
morner Of liberal portion of,hat conn.
try. We have regarded all engaged in
this struggle az orr bro,hera, and in
orr disbursements have made no dis
tirciions with reference-to the state OF
locality from which the sufferers NAV
have enUisted. Il Was enough 10 know
that they were in wan. Of aid.
How gratefully these have been re.
ceived, the-thnusands of brave mer
6rst relieved at Donelson and Shilo car
testify. Those engaged in many lesse,
.actior., and thase rs;,,rnirg from OK
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-16
why Mcclellan did no. pursue
Ice.
Washington. Oct. S, 1862

Washington, Oct. S, 1862.
"There bu;nc lnrci, il discussion az to
THO failure Of our army to pursue the
retrea.ing rebels after the battle Of An
,ietan,, I am able To state. upon reliable
authority, that in not following them.
Gen. Mcclellan acted under positive
orders Cincinnati Commercial,
We don't believe q word Of this
Who gave the positive orders 10, to
pursue the retreat,ng enemy? Was it
Halleck? Certainly not tne president,
and the secretary Of war, since the ~.
roin.snen; Of Haileck, Goes not interfere
with amy movements. II ia now tK.en.
" foar days Of beautiful weather since
the defeat Of the rebel army 1.-THE great
battle Of Antietan,, and in all that time
cnr great army has been torpid on the
south bank of the Potomac, showing
10 signs Of life except few reeonnois,
ances by Col. Farnswcr,h's second cav.
airy brigade. It looks very much as if
the do.nothing policy Of last fall is to
he repeated. We sincerely hope no.,
The vigorous movements Of the west.
Urn armies may intuse little life into
the Potomac army, and teach It how to
pursue az well rs 6ght.- Chicago Trib
vHt.
The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-16
WAR NEWS.

About 1000, rebe! cavalry under
Stewart made raid into Pennsylvania
ct chambcrsburg aud Mercersbnrg OF
4he 10th and took the Mayor and Com.
mon Council Of the latter place with
then, to be held 90 hostages, des,ro, ed
The railroad depot at Chamborshurs
aud much other railroad property, capt.
ured about 1000 horses, and few 9th
e. neosssaries, and returned across the
Potomac. entirely escaping all harm.
There was heavy battle .. Perry.
s.,le Nv. OF the 9Th resulting in favor
sH the Fedora! forces. The number Ell.
gagged on each side are not yet sisted
I, was the battle ct BIS in which the
Federal B IBuell was the victor
Our loss is stated st 500 to 600 killed
an.i 800 woxnGea, that of the enemy
1900 killed, and 1000 wounded. Var.
,nas.acconnis agree IL stating that there
!oss N killed lie nearly three 10 our one.
Il Is said the enemy in their flight l-f'
I0o, 900 rounds cf ammunition which, fell
unto our hands. We took acme bag
.gags aud supply trains and lost some
thing IN this line.
Il is reported that Kirby Smith Join
Sd Bragg on Friday las. near Harreds
burg, forming their,:oroes $4,000 strong
III line Of battle.
General Sohcfeli has driven The
rebel ,nvadera il southwest Iisscnr
back into Arkansas.
Gen. kosecrans has returned from
his ,,nrsnit o: Prices rebels, who ar
reported 70 be scattered ard deInora
li.ed.
Il ia reported operations agains
Charleston hive commenced ard sha
Co,nrordcre Farragut is expected t,
eooE attacked Mobile.
P. s. A correspondent Of s Cirlci,at,
paper, ard "a eye vsiiness Of We(lnes
deys battle, saws tho loss on both side
was yearly equal.