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The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1862-09-17
A Frightful Accident we are panied ,

A FrightfnI Accident are panied to
learn tia. as the Hon. VIM, Ashe, Presid ent Of tho
Wilmington and Weldon Railroad, was passing up the
road towards his residence few miles this side Of VIII
pington on hand car. on Friday evening last about,
dark he was met by the regular mail train from Colds
borough The two others on the car jumped of and
escaped injury; but Mr. Ashe was thrown forw ard on
the track, and dreadfaly manslei. He died. we IN.
aelstand, on Sunday evening.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1862-09-17

The Superior cora for this County was IN sosslo
lass week, Judge Osborne presiding George NeviIls
was Du, on trial for killing hs brother last spring, but
was acquitted on plea that the act was committed in
seif.defercs. An order was made admitting Obadiah
Christmas TO bail. who has been confined here some
four Years for homicide committed in Granville. His
trial was postponed to the next term.
The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1862-09-17
rur PROGRESS OF OUR ARMY.

we End the following in the Lynchbur 6
yirrinian OF the 9th inst.
IN sunday evening a gentleman reached
here from beyond Manassas, who stated that
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-09-20

cult to conjecture when the Depars
ments at Washington will be ready for
that final settlements t-------------
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-09-20

S. C.-Has it ever occurred to our
readers what significant meaning there z
is IN these well-kuown initials of the g
Southern Confederacy? Here is de-
cade Of examples: a.s1=J
l. 1t originated in South Carolina.
2. 1t commenced OH State CAPITAL
8. 1t contains a Suffering Coinmuni-e 3
ty. ~, -.....s.,, --...~.,,
4. Its success has Sin, Chance.
S. Intervention brings it Small Com q
fort .. .. 1"-r0t tr~~ eds oa.o
s. Its leaders invent Shameful CAL
umnies. -.;.n- ~ a+z.s
7. Its people exhibit Surprising Gre
dulity.
s. 1t has initiated a Suicidal Con-
flct. alf .n..Ha.Es ,..a@e es a-3sg
9. Its women are Saucy Creatures. dr
10. It's history will be Scorn and =.
Contempt. Journal. t,.,-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-09-20
10000 90
Leaving a deficiency Of
S150,O00 90

Should the aid be continued through
out the next year, it will require at
least 100000, without extending it to
any Of the regiments after the Goth.
This deficiency of Sl50,OOO arises
mainly from the fact that since the ap-
preparation was made by you for this
purpose last spring, the volunteer aid
has been extended to the Twentieth
Regiment, and that it was supposed
that after final settlement with the Uni
ted States of our war claims, and after
payment of our war debts, there would
remain a surplus Of about 100000 to
90 into the Volunteer Aid Fund. This
calculation was probably correct, but
although our vouchers have long since
been transmitted to the Treasury De-
partment at Washington, we have not
Vet been able to obtain a final settle
ment of our accounts, and after anoth-
er advance of $4,000 made by the
General Government, which has been
used in part payment of our war debts,
any further advance has been refused
until final settlement. It is very diff.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-09-20
Groceries, Provisions and Feed
Empire Billiard saloon.

The proprietor of the Empire begs leave
20 inform his friends and the Knights Of the
Cue generally, that he intends the coming sea
son to make the Empire" what its title pur-
ports-a vast resort for the congregation OF
his many friends and the lovers of We ancient
game. The Bar is always supplied with the
choicest Liquors and Cigars, whose quality will
require only q test to convince the connoisseur
of their superior properties "
A choice selection of Cues expected from
Milwaukee soon also a new sett Of balls
Rooms open night and day.
lS-Iy MICHAEL STRACK
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-09-20

that final settlement. -
! Unless you should therefore deem It
desirable to change the law in relation
to the volunteer aid, provision should
be made now to include in our State
tax the $3.50, 900, in order to carry pay-,
I ments from that Fund to the middle of
! February next, and an additional $780,
900 to cover next years payments. I
cannot advise further issue of State
bonds for this purpose, as the commits
F.! sioners for the negotiation of the last
$500, 900 found it not without difficulty
to dispose Of them at par, and as it
seems much more advisable to raise the
necessary money for this purpose now
by tax than to sell our bonds below par,
Up to the time that discontinued I
the active duties and pay of PaynnSaster. :
General, the employees in our military
| Offices had received pay-rolls and other
vouchers from the Paymaster General
ter their salaries; but when the duties
| OF that officer were discontinued, it was
found that no provision existed by
which the Secretary of State could aud
it the claims for salary of these clerks.
l have since that time, been compelled
to pay these employees from few
thousand dollars that remained subject
to- my draft Of the s2oo,Oo fund crea- "a
ted for general war purposes, by chap
ter 239 and 3O7, of the Laws of nael .m
This money, however, is nearly all ex-s
hausted, while the force of clerks in
the Executive Office and in that of, the
Adjutant General, has necessarily 10
be, and continues to be, pretty large,
under the present and prospective great
pressure of business. Provision should
therefore be made for ehe payment of
these employers.
You have assembled here at a dark
hour IN the history of our country; the :
recent reverses of our arms cast a
gloom upon every loyal counGenance:
the Union army in the East has struc.
gled tor over year, our troops have
sought nobly-and many loyal and
brave soul has expired upon the battle
held. We deemed ourselves victorious
but short time ago; suddenly all is
changed, our army obliged to retreat,
our National Capital again in danger,
the enemy's army in Maryland. All
this, however, should not make us de-
spond, bat only kindle anew the fire of
patriotism in our hearts and arouse us
to new exertions and new energy. ~ Z
The fortunes of war are not alwavs
on the same side. We save been too
confident in the slumbering power of
the North; conscious Of our strength.
we have rot called it into action soon
enough. But the people of the loyal
States have with wonderful alacrity re-
sponded 20 the recent calls of the Gov
ernment for 100000 more men. They
are now being hurried to the endan-
gerlng points, and while the traitorous
South has exhausted its resources Of
men, we can send, if necessary. anotl1c-31
er 100000 soldiers to overwheim and
crush the rebellion. Let the People of
the loyal States remain united and trne
to our flag, our government and our
constitution, and we shall not be oblig-
ed to see dishonorable peace and dis
pembermert of the Union!
EDWARD SALoMoS, Governor
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-09-20
nRriuadier General

Brigadier General Corcoran
spoke like true patriot when he said
Democrat as | am and always have
been, ] am ready to grasp by the hand
any man, be he an aboiitionist or
Know-Nothing, who will stand by me
in lighting to put down this rebellion f,
That's the kind of talk we love to hear.
The lips that utter such sentiments do
honor to their owner and his native
land. .......... ..,.,., e,.re alt "a 81
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-09-20
House and Lots for Sale!

THE undersigned will sell for ready pay the
following lots, on which is a good frame
dwelling h"use, picket fence and good we'll of
water, for less than it has cost: Lots No ;,
5, 7, and s, Block 4, original survey Of the
of Grand Rapids. Said premises are
pleasantly situated next north of McRaiths s
residence. For further particulars, inquire Ell
ther of the subscriber or Of Mr.. j. H. Lang.
ROBERT PARRISH
Grand Rapids, July TO- 1862. 2s-3m
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-09-20
uIVhat aro uanes here o'5 aska aG

-"What are wages here ?" asked
laborer of boy. 81 don't know, sir.'
"What does your father get on Stature z
day night?'' "Get!' said Hthe boy;rs
"why, be gets as tight as brickw. -,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1862-09-20

A T the Red Shop west Of the new School
n House, would inform the public generally
that they have on hand and are prepared to
make to order all kinds of Furniture, Chairs,
&C.; also a general assortment of finished Cof-
fms kept constantly on hand. Hearse furnish.
cd free of charge. nrs g5-.Laaab p
Please call and see before buying elsewhere
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-10-14

DEATH FROM A SPIDER BIrE.-The Frsdc-
icksburg Herald has the following notice, eci,a,
by the singular death Of Capt. Williams, of Nor%
Carolina: 'u
-, How uncertain s,t the tenure Of man how varied
latng cannon, the fire of musketry, the tbrust %
cut of the sword, and yet fail victim to the S.
of tiny insect In glancing at the Obituary '' &c
Capt. B. R. Williams, Go. c, I'd N G. batt,oUU
observe that the gallant soldier died from W
bite of spider, even while surrounded with ' NJ
the formidable death dealing instruments Of waA
fare Whilst putting on his boots Cat Dprn',
Bluff, where he was stationcd,) Capt W. unf1.
tunately shut up spider in one of them, vbioh
by frequent stings, infused sufficient poison iD,o
his system to produce death within eighteen
hours despite all the efforts of surgeons to coun
teract it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-10-14
By z. B. VANCE, Governor of North Cqrolis


Whereas, Information has reached me that ca,,,
persons. unmindfu of the calls of patriotism ana rs
getful of the duties of good citizens are using bo
hucnce to prevent obedience to the law of Conr
known as the Conscript Law, and that others ore 80
tempting organize an open resistance to its ersc
ton and whereas, such conduct being not only in a;
rect violation of law but also detrimental in the bh
degree, the of our country it becomes M
sacred duty prevent and repreSs the same bv all ,b
means in my power:
Now therefore, !, ZEBUL0N B. VANCE Goverpor ~
rth-Carolna, do issue this my proclamation warn
ing all such persons to desst from such ana
criminal conduct; earnestly hoping that all who ars
dsincned to defend their homes themselves eitbo-
by reason of age, infrmy cowardice will cease 70
dssuade those who willing; and notifying all ner
sons contemplating armed resistance to the law IL
there really be any such misguided and evidsposed
persons in midst, that they will commit the crime
of treason according the Constitution and must not
expect to escape its penalties Whilst thousands upon
thousands of our best and bravest have cheerfnllv
obeycd the law, and by their patriotic voor have drv.
en- the enemy back to the Potomac it would be an in
toerable outrage upon them to permit others evads
the law still, to resist it by open violence
Let no one, therefore, be deceived, the law will be
enforced and appeal to all loyal and patriotic cil
10 sustain those who are charged with its
ton.
Given under my hand, and attested by the Great
Seal of the State. Done at the city of Raleigh the
lSth day of Septemb r, 1862.
BY the Governor: ZEBULOE B. VANCE.
R. II. BATTLE, Jr, Private Secretary.
Sept %, 1862. St
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-10-14
WHO ARE THE "PATRIoTs ?n

49, says the bacon seller, my meat did not
cost me IS per hundred, but such is my love of
country and desire to conquer the Northern thieves
who are trying to subjugate us, that ! will only
charge the men who are fighting to defend lie and
my ALL six or el ght times eight for every mouth
ful they or their starving families buy of me. And
while | charge such ''sma price" for my meat
and keep out of the war, | wonder that more
people are Hot anxious to quit home and 90 off to
fight the 1ankees-the men, too, who are fighting
for me, ought to be we'll contended and fight the
harder, when they hear that | am home "serving
my Country by charging three or four times as
much for my bacon an honest and patriotic
heart ought to exact"
81 am patriot" says the Corn seller 81 only
ask $40 barrel for corn that | was anxious to
take 81 for last fall | love my country, but it
must not conflict in the least with the interest of
my pocket book, and | would gladly make my
nc'ehbors pay twenty dollars barrel if l could,
by way of helping the South"
Il am a patriot, of the right feather" says the
Chicken seller. at cost my hens no more trouble
to lay eggs now than it did when was glad to
get eight cents dozen for eggs, nor does it cost
, any more to raise chickens. | went to town how
ever the other day with eggs and some unfeathered
chickens to sell, and being asked nv price, I
played the ''patriot" by charging two or three
times as much for these articles as | honestly
/ lnOuSht them worth. eS, L IN a friend to nv
Country, and sick and wounded soldiers end their
families are welcome to my eggs and chickens by
paying me the weight of the articles in GOLD
L, too am patriot" says the milk and butter
seller. The grass grows usual without troub-
ling me-my cows eat it and it cost me no more to
attend to them than it did when | was de.
lighted to get 20 cents a pound for butter, but as
the South is struggling for freedom and indepcnd-
eDee, l will help her along by taking advantage
of the war and teathering my nest--I will ask
three times much for my milk and butter as an
honest conscience ought TO exact. I'll take all
that can get, if it costs the South the loss
of Independence"
a." says the farmer who has beef and mutton
to sell, will elevate my figures considerably, BY
way of displaying my patriotism, which means
make fortune if you can, even though you starve
the Country and see the South conquered 1t ISM
exactly the clean thing to ask these big prices
but my neghbor exacted them the other day, anc
| must get much more than he did, I car,
rot who is able to pay it and who is moth,
deuce take patriotism and Country too when .
fellow is after making money. '-Miiton (N C.
! Chronicle.
And there is the merchant and manu- acturer VIII,
claims to be n patriot, and who the first t.
advance prices, although, when he did So there wa
no necessity for IT, He set lie bad example.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-10-14

The undersigned, having been appointed Admins
traitor with the will annexed of the estate of John B.
Walker decd will expose to sale at the late residence
of said deceased, Tuesday the l4th day of October
next upon credit of six months, the following prop
erty, viz: One fine and buggy, 2horse wagon,
lot of hogs lot of household aud kitchen furniture
farming TOOLS blacksmith tools, and oats, and
other articles not herein mentioned.
All persons indebted said estate will please settle
up. and all persons having claims against the estate
will please present them in the time prescribed by law
or this notice will be pleaded in bar Of recovery.
WM. H. WALKER, Admir-.
Sept %, 1862 4t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-10-14
GEN. LEES ADDRESS TO HIS ARMY

Gen Lee has issued the following address to
his soldiers lie recounts their achievements
with eloquence and delivers to them the thanks
of the President, and bestows, in feeling terms,
the praise they have well earned:
Headquarters Army of Northern Virginia,
October ID, 1862.
GENERAL ORDERS No. JIG.
In reviewing the achievements of the Army
during the present campaign, the Commanding
General cannot withhold the expression Of his ad-
miration of the ndomitable courage it has display
ed in battle, and its cheerful endurance of priva-
ton and hardship on the march.
Since your great victories around Richmond
you have defeated the enemy at Cedar mountain,
expelled him from the Rappahannock; and, after
conflict OF three days, utterly repulsed him on
the Plains Of Manassas and forced him to take
shelter within the Notifications around his capital
Without hating tor repose you crossed the 20
t0mac, stOrmGd the heights of Harper's Ferry
made prisoners Of more than eleven thousand men,
and captured upwards of seventy pieces of artil-
lcry, all their small arms and otEcr munitions Of
war
! While one corps of the army thus engaged
the other insured it's success by arrestius at
Boousboro' the combined armies Of the enemy
advancing under their tavOrite general, to the
! lief of their beleaguercd comrades.
On the field of Sharpsburg, with less than one,
third his numbers, you resisted, from daylight I'm
, til dark, the whole army of the enemy, and re
pulsed every attack along his entire front, of more
than four miles in extent.
| The whole of the following day you stood pre-
pared to resume the conflict on the same ground
and retired next morning, withou: molestation
across the Potomac
| Two attempts subsequently made by the enemy
to follow you across the river, have resulted III
his complete discontinue, and being driven back
with loss.
! Achievements sIch as these demanded much
valor and PATRIOTISM History records few exam
pies Of greater forttude and endurance than this
army has exhibited; and | am commissioned by
the President to thank you in the name of the
Confederate States for the undying fame you
have won for their arms.
| Much you have done, much more remains to
be accomplished. The enemy again threatens Us
with invasion, and to your tried valor and patriot
ism, the country looks with confidence for deliver
ance and safety; your past exploits give assurance
that this confidence is not misplaced,
! r. +. LEE, Gen'l Com'dg.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-10-14
General Commanding,

EXToRTED PRAIsE-A Newborn correspond
ent of the New York Tribune gives flaming, and
of course generally false account of the late fight
in Washington, n. G., but he pays the following
extorted tribute to the courage of our troops:
''The enemy exhibited superior courage and
tact, while they fought more like madmen than
anything else in fact they have displayed, by this
dashing attack, a courageous audacity which l
presume Union force, or any other force but
one composed of hInatics, would think of imi,at-
ing. Let no one say hereafter that North-Caro-
inians are towards. They may, however, be call
ed indiscreet in exhibiting a superabundance of
courage which Morgan and Stonesall Jackson
have yet TO excel"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-10-14
FUTURE MOVEMENTS OF THE TWO
ARMIES.

"P. w. A." the correspondent of the Savannah
Republican, under date of Winchester, Sept. 23d,
writes:
"The heavy work Of the campaign is probably
at an end Jackson may be left in this valley,
but the greater portion of the Confederate army
WILL it is thought, take up its position behind the
RappaLannock, preparatory to going into winter
quarters; while the main body of the Fedelal
army will return to Washing ion, leaving division
at Frederickstown and another at Hagcrstown
From the Rappahannock to the Potomac, the
country has been laid waste. Corn, wheat, hay,
bacon, hogs, beef cattle, and even mich COWS
were either destroyed or appropriated by Pope
army, and there is not food and forage enough IN
the country to meet the wants of the few inhabi
tants left behind. dill-houses, threshing ma
chimes, manufacturing establishments, wagons,
carriages and farming IMPLEMENTS we've burnt OF
rendered useless, bridges blown up, horses and
stock killed or carried off, and furniture and prl
vate libraries and papers wantOnly mutiated q
committed to the flames With these facts be-
fore him. the reader may form some adequate idea
Of the difficulties the army encountered on Its
march through this blasted wilderness, and at the
same time see how impossible it is for it to go IN
to winter quarters North of the Rappahannock
The condition of the people in the Valley of the
Shenandoah, where We now are, is somewhat bet
ter, though far from good whilst the climate Is
more severe and the transportation OF supplies
wholly dependent upon wagons. Below the Rap
pahannock, we would have TWO railways, that trou
Richmond and that from Lynchburg, which NEE
at Gordonsvie."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-10-14
ANOTHER BRILLIANT AFFAIR.
The Enemy drjrcn across the Potomoc-OG cic
R'port Of Gen. lee.

The Enemy drircn across the Potomuc-O Gciai
Rqort Of Gen. lee.
Headers Army of Northern Virginia, !
Camp on Washingtons Run, Oct ID, 1862.
Gen. S. COOPER, Adj't and Inspr Gcnl c. S. A,
Richmond, Va:
Generdt:-The enemy's cavalry, under Gen
l'leaSantson, with six pieces of artillery, drove
back our plckets yesterday, in front OF Shepherds
town. The Ninth Virginia Cavalry, which was
on picket, repulsed the enemy several times, by
vigorous charges, dsputing the ground step by
step, back to the main body. BY the time his
artillery reached him. Col. n. H. +. Lee, who was
in command Of the Brigade, was obliged to place
it on the west bank of the Opequon, on the flank
of the enemy as he approached Martinsburg.
Gen. Hampton's Brigade had retired through
Martiusburs, on the Tuscarora road. when Gen.
Stuart arrived and made dispositions to attack.
Lees Brigade was advanced Immediately, and
Hamptun's ordered forward. The enemy retired
at the approach of Lee along the Shepardstown
read, and was driven across the Potomac by the
cavalry, with severe loss and darkness alone pre-
vented it from being a signal victory. His rear
was overtakcn and put to flight, our cavalry
charging in gallant style under a severe fire OF
artillery, routing squadron after squadron, killing
a number, wounding more, and capturing several
lie was driven through Shepardstown, and crossed
the river after dark, in 40 standing hand to
hand conflict, but rel yng upon his artillery and
carblnes at long range for protection
L regret to add that We lost one Lieutenant and
several prlvates. l am, most respectfully, your
ob'tserv't, Il. E. LEE,
General Commap1ipr
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-10-14
Headq's District of n. Carolina,

KALEIGH, SePtemDeT ., I6OZ. J
General Orders, No g
l. All persons liable Military Duty under the Con
scrpon law are hereby required to to the Camp
of instruction, this city Those dotng
will be allowed select the Infantry Regiment they
wish join, and unless FULL they will be assigned
cordingy.
II. The Regiments of Infantry and Artillery on duty
in this State authorized enlist Conscripts to in
each Company of Infantry and Heavy ARTILLERY
to hundred men, but not exceeding it; and Light
Batteries hundred and fifty men.
By command of Brigadier General J. G. MARTIN:
A. GORDON, A Adj Gen.
Sept l6 At
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-10-14
A, T. g. @. Railroad.

AT meeting of the Directors of the Atlantic, Tenn.
4 O. R. R. Company, the 18th instant the following
resolutions adopted
Resolved, That all subscriptions of Stock heretofore
made to the A., Tenn. & o. r. R. Company which
three nstallments have been paid, and on
which one installments are still due and I'M
paid hereby declared forfeited to the and ben
eft of the Company, including all payments made on
the same, according the provisions of the charter,
provided all arrenrages said Stock paid by
the 18th of October next
Resolved, That suit be instituted against all othsr
solvent and delinquent stockholders failing to make
payment by the first of October next
Resolved That the reduced for passengers
turning the same day are hereby abolished.
N. l.. WRlSTON, Treas.
1862