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Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-03-29

SOLAR SPoTs.-At the observatory Of
the Polytechnic School in Paris, NJ. Tissos
has measured the size of a large solar spot,
and found its length, exclusive of the pc.
numbra, to be "a 500 British miles, and its
breadth, for two. thirds of that length,
1000 Two globes, each nearly equal to
the earth in size, could enter that opening
side by side.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-03-29
Army Correspondence.
WINCHESTER VA ,
March IA, 1862. :
Mr.. EDITOR -
My last letter was writ

My last letter was writ,
ten from Ma tinsburg. In the 5th inst,
we took up our line of March, accompa-
MED by Williams Brigade; numbering
5000 infantry, and two companies of cav
airy. Our onward march was Interrupted
by our advanced guard being fred upon
by the cnemy's cavalry pickets. Our
whole Battery was Immediately in the
trout ard came into battle at little vii
lagc called Buukers Hill. We lost moth
ihg willie tx Of the enemy were captured
For several days we eucamped on Bunker
Hills classic grourd The origin of the
name, however, is not SO classic. Two ri,
val country inns once did a thriving busi-
ness there, owing to the immense travel
between Martinsburg and Winchester
The landlord of the ole would treat his
customers to all the whiskey they could
drink, provided tkey would, in return, 60
and whip out his opponent. These fire.
quent brawls gave the place the name of
BUaker HaH. Three or four miserable
dwellings, two mills, three churches, and
four distillerios constitute the village. Con.
slant skirmishing was going on between
our pickets and theirs. Several of our
men were wounded.
On Tuesday last we again started for
ward. The macadmized pike was serious
ly damaged by having had number of
locomotives hauled over it from Martins
burg to Winchester. They were taken on
their own wheels, and required from thirty
to forty horses to draw them. The coun-
try is level and beautiful. 1t is well cul-
tiyated, but the DWELLING houses cannot
compare fayorably with those North
True, there are many splendid residences
but the generality are comparatively hoy
els.
We had not gone more than two or three
miles when sharp skirmish ensued on
our front. Ricketts, section was brought
Immediately into action, and a few shell
soon dispersed the enemy. They, howev-
er retreated only short distance, and il
became necessary to scatter them again
Our entire battery was then deploycd tc
the right and left of the road ,aud we open,
ed on them in earnest, while our sEirmish
ers and cavalry advanced and took po-
sition on a ridge. ! linlbored up my guns
passed him aQd secured favorable pOsi-
ton in the edge of the woods We freC
several rounds, When the enemy ran away
) except few cavalrymen, who, when they
saw the smoke of our guns would dash t.
one side to avoid the shot, and then bran
I dish their sabres in defiance. have beer
informed that fourteen dead bodies wer
found in the vicinity where was firing
some being hid in hay stacks and some il
straw stacks, and some in pile of rails
Many more must have been wounded
n Col, Ashbys favorite gray horse was S
n severely wounded that he was obliged :
n shoot it, Night coming on, we encampe
), on the ground being four miles from Win
% chester,
5, The next morning both Hamilton's an
Williams Brigades advanced towards th
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-03-29
BEAUTY.

The lovcliest eye is that Of faith,
Which upward looks to Con;
The Ecatcst foot is that which has
The path Of virtue trod.
The sweetest lips are those that ne'er
A word of guile have spoken.
The richest voice Is that Of prayer,
One nc'cr vow has broken.
The prcttiest hair is that which Time,
Has silvered DER with gray,
Or covers DER an honest head
It's beauties ne'es decay.
The faircst hand is one that oft
In teeds Of Kindness given
The purest heart is one that Christ
Has sanctiicd for Heaven.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-03-29

Ha,-A notorious wiser having heard q
very eloquent charity sermon--"This SER
mon," said he, "prOyes so strongly the
necessity sf aims l haze almost mind 10
beg"
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-03-29

RSSlgnorance and eonoeit are two OF
the worst qualities to combat. 1t is easier
to dispute with u statesman than with a
blockhcad.
Columbia Democrat and Bloomsburg general advertiser. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1850-1866, 1862-03-29
BLOOMSBURG SKYLIGHT,
GALLERY

0NHE undersigned informs the citizens Of Bloom,
IL and nighbOrhcc ed, That he has taken the large
in the Exchange Block, extending Messrs Stoner
Foxs Bakery aud the Bookstore where he has put in
Aaarge Skylgh Il il only by Skylight that good pic
ures be taken especially groups where each
an. be takea Just as welt us separate.
H9 has gone u considerable expense 10 make lis
alsb nent rst Lass one, and he therefore socits
beIai patronage enable him. TO constantly introduce
the modern improvements of the art.
~ Country produce taken in Exchange for pictures
HENRY ROsENSTOCK.
&lssmsbgrg, No % 1891 [Noy, 20, 'js
The New York herald., 1862-09-28

IMPORTED cHAvPAGss-QuARTs-A LOT o.
about ~ csses ruar pntt aud bait Tints ~ the
We s4ne ylHe' Ia Co. of fed Tor se Al very
saO, f.is ps4s. ~ y. A, ECAStDT u " sDn
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-15
Col. William Johnston,
OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY,

Is e. candidate for Governor Of North Carolina, and
fully and unequvocally endorses the following Resolu-
tions unanimously passed by the late State Conven-
ton:
RESOLVED, That we, the Delegates of the people of
North Carolina in Convention assembled, entertain an
undiminshed confidence in the justice Of the for
which have taken up arms and we hold 1t to be
the duty of the people of these Southern States to
maintain and uphold that with all the means
they can command that in behalf of the people of
North Carolina declare sister States of the
onfederaCy and to the world, that measure OF loss
no sacrifice of life or property-no privation, or
want suffering shall cause US TO shrink from the
performance of whole duty In the achievement OF
our independence.
RESOLVED, That from the cruel and barbarous man
in which enemies have carried on this war-a
war in which aged aud dignfed men and helpless
women have been seized, and without accusation or
warrant of authority, into prjson-in which
private property has been wantonly destroyed-n
which robbery and arson the principal means of
aggression and in which servle nsurrection has been
proclaimed, convinced that there is radical
mpracticability' between such people and
Selves that for the independence we have asserted
will accept alternative.
RESOLVED. That have full confidence in the wis
DOM integrity and patriotism of the President OF the
Confederate States, and congratulate him and
whole country upon the success with which he has ad
ministercd the Government.
RESOLVED. That to the officers and soldiers who have
gone forth meet the dangers Of this war,
der deep debt Of gratitude for the vaor and forth
tude with which they have defended from the
assaults of our enemies and illustrated the glory of
Mr. Johnston stands on the above platform. and
without regard party invite all unite in his
support. He is politician but a Woodworking
business man, with ample experience and information
Election the first Thursday in -tugust
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-15
Far the Hesiern Democrat.

The " Castana Grove Cottage Home Soldiers Aid
Society" on the 9TH instant, box Of Hospital
stores to the North Carolina troops n, Richmond,
tanning the following articles
blankets, Is sheets, 81 pillow-cases, counter
panes, pillows, % shirts, prs drawers, 81 towels
% handkerchief 40 rolls of bandages cushions for
wounded limbs, prs socks, vest, bottles black
berry wine bottles vinegar, bottles catsup, tea
honey cordial toilet soap, Yias for medicine, quanti-
ties of sage, red pepper MINT slippery elm, rag weed
for bleeding wounds lint rags, and packages OF
tracts.
These articles contributed by Misses and
NJ A Moore misses J L and Johnston, miss S /.
Ship, mrs Robt Anderson mrs Rozzell, Morrison,
miss l. Morrison mrs Hunter, miss Hunter, miss
Edwards, misses S and.P Childers, miss Mclean,
miss Alternately, miss A Abernathy, miss Kelly,
mrs Hoyle, mrs Nance, mrs Sifford, Hambright,
mrs Norwood, mrs Davis, Davis, J Derr, S ilager.
misses S and Hart, miss Withers, and N. john
Johnston.
We do not think any society Considering size) in
the Confederacy has done for the soldiers than
the Castania Grove Society. The ladies of CASTOR
aud Lincoln deserve much credit-ED. DEx.1
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-15
NOTICE.

will sell, Receiver, in the town Of Charlotte on
Tuesday the 18th day Of August, of Land con-
tanning As acres, McAlpius Greek, Mecklenburg
county, known the "Sampe tract" formerly be-
longing to Yates Mcintyre.
One tract of $50 acres on head waters of Mckee
creek Mechlenburg county known as the Balm mine
tract formerly the property of Yates Mcintyre. Vim
McCombs, Esq, can give further particulars, being
agent for the firm of Yates Mcintyre.
Lots No. 354 and 3s5, Ward No. !. in the town of
Charlotte, on which w Robson resides.
Tract Of 25 acres, the Mint in Charlotte. 'front.'
ing on Trade street, and valuable Mine, returned by
H. B. Williams as agent for Northern company. .
Five six fine Boiling Cloths, Mill Irons and
Patent Medicines.
Terms-Cash confirmation of the sale by She
Court-note and good security for the money. Title
made when the money is paid.
D. SCHENCK, Receiver.
July IL 1852 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-15

TIE LATE vIcroRIEs-It is notorious fact that
some people satisfied, and there seems to be
class of such persons in this Confederacy. With
them is enough that gallant army at Rich
mond should storm the euemys works day after day,
lace torrent of shot and she'll and drive the invader
from his entertainments and almost .nlpregnable re-
doubts-it is not enough that the Grand Army should
be chased 80 IS miles, and thousands of prisoners
and millions worth of stores and munitions captured
no. they want something done that they think nigh.
nave been done, the whole Lincoln army captured
Some eats possible and some impossible to
piish, but the ultfnders and newspaper Generals
make sort of allowance for uRoWard circumstances
or impossiblities. For instance, the Richmond Ex-
aminer argues at length to show that the late battles
were badly managed and not much accomplished as
might have been. Generals Lee, Longstreet Jackson
H. h. Hill, Magrudes and President Davis who was
the held during the battle, neophiies in mill
tary skill compared with such grumbers and fault
huders the editor of the Richmond Examiner! Our
! Generals and soldiers and people generally. think We
gained great and triumphant victory, but their
opinions are worth nothing with the determined sore
headed fault finders.
BY the by, wonder who keeps the Examiner
putting Gen. a. p Hill. Tia, paper scarcely
members that Gen. b. II. Hill in the fight. Ac-
eording to the Examiner, A P. Hill did the work No
doubt Gen A. P. Hill is a brave MAJ, but there IRE
others who have earned some reputation.
Since writing the above we fluid the following ap-
propriate paragraph in the Fayetteville Observer
A Saggestion.-We would respectfully suggest to our
Generals in the field the proprey of securing for them
selves Editor of the Richmond Examiner Aid
or in other honorary capacity. For months there
nobody fit to be General but the Virgnian Floyd
the principal Editor of the Examiner having place
on Floyd's staff During the past two months we do
not remember have seen Floyds name mentioned in
the Examiner But Gen. A p. Hill, another General
the principal Editor having place on his staF-is
slavered day after day till one would be sick OF
him it for the belief in spite of the Exami.
ner's praise; that he is first rate General.
In long review of the series of battles before
Richmond, in the Examiner of the sth this Gen A. p.
Hill is repeatedly praised, and other officer high
low, has single word of approval The whole long
article appears to depreciate the importance of the
Confederate victory.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-15

PALpABLE ATTEMPT DEcEPTIoE.-The Raieigh
Standard the 5h of July contains what purPorts to
be q communication, in which find this sentence;
"Who is to be our Governor? The candidates now
before the public Col z. g. Vance and Col john
sion Of South Carolina
Now the reader see what sort Of are being
used BIZ the supporters of Mr. Vance defeat Mr. john
ston. The writer of the communication from which
we quote speaks Of Col Johnston of South Carolina all
through the article. Is not this palpable attempt at
deceptionP The effort is made make the people of
the and parts of this State believe that
Mr. Johnston is South Carolinian. The editor OF the
Standard is party to the plot for he publishes the
communicate without word of explanation, leaving
the impression on his readers that Mr. Johnston is of
South Carolina. He knew better: Blu, what does he
so he Injuries Mr. Johnston.
Mr. Johnston born and raised in North Carolina,
and is as good North Carolnian the editor OF the
Standard or lis correspondent.
Why don't some of Mr. Vance's friends, who are so
Mortified if anything is said against him. such
misrepresentation Will not Of the Vance pa
pers in this State rebnke such conduct? Or will they
continue to direct their rebukes 10 Mr. Johnston
friends only2
The assertion that Mr. Johnston is South Garolinian
rs the declaration of the Standard that he
keeps his office in Columbia.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-15
NOTICE.

will sell, Receiver, at public sale in Dallas,
Tuesday the 10Th of August tract of Land contain
ing 266 acres, lying Hoyles creek returned By VIM
McCombs agent for Yates Mcintyre.
One tract containing 40 acres, known the Ben
net Smith tract, lying the Catawba River both
sides of Tuckaseege Ford, returned by VIM McCombs
as agent for Yates Mcintyre.
will also sell at Lincolnton. on Saturday the 23d
Of August, the ONeil TRACK of Land lying two miles
ives: of Lincolnton returned the property Of John
O'Ne
Terms-Cash on confirmation Of tho sale By the
Courtnote and good security for the purchase money
Title made when the money is paid
D. SCHENCK, Receiver
July 5 1862 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-15
Notice to C0nsCriDts.
HEADQUARTERS, CAMP IIoLMEs,

HEADQUARTERS, CAMP HOLMES,
Near Raleigh, July 9th 1852.
Special Order No. ..
All persona West of the Yadkin River and the boun-
dairy line between Surry and Stokes counties subject
TO the provision Of tie Act of Congress entitled "An
Act further to provide for the Pablic Defence" APP
proved the 9Th Of April, and known The Conscrp
ton Act, are hereby ordered 10 report to the Com
maniant OF the Camp Of Instruction lCamp Hl) near
Statesrille at the time specified in former Order
BY order,
PETER MALLETT
Major and Asst Adt Gen P. c. S. A.
F. J. HAIR, Aijutant. ,,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-15

FROM EASTERN NORTH CARoLINA-WEL-
DON, July ia courier has just arrived here
came up the Roanoke yesterday and without the
slightest notice opened bombardment upon the
town of Hamilton. The result of the grand attack
was, one infant killed, on the part of the inhab-
tants.
portion of Capt. Whitakers cavalry were
before them, resisted their landing, and succeed
ed in killing several Yankees with but two or
three wounded amongst his men.
The Yankees are now in possession Of Hamil-
ton-always an undefended place.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-15

Col. WILLIAM JoHSsToN-We publish to-day short
biographical sketch of Col. William Johnston, of
the candidates for Governor of this State. 1t writ
ten BIZ IL gentleman VINO has known Mr. Johnston init
matey for number of years past Its statements
known be by all the old citizens of this
ton.
Inasmuch rs Mr. Johnston has been miSrcprcsented
by the Raleigh Standard, and the impression made
abroad that he is South Caroliran, think the
publication of the article alluded necessary. If
any of the Vance papers will copy it they will give
some of their readers information concerning
Mr. Johnston.
The unauimity with which Mr. Johnston is supported
in this county by members of both the parties
an evidence that he is appreciated where best known
at home. The eight candidates for the Legislature
in this county-kve of whom whigs-hare all de-
cl"rcd either publicly privately, for Mr. Johnston
We are informed on good authority that the report
is indusriously circulated in the various military
camps by Mr. Vanccs friends and the Standards
special strikers, that Mr. Johnston is native of South
Carolina. Numerous other false statements arc made
concerning him-al for party purposes In that way
and by the of such many of Mr Vances
friends are endeavorng to secure his election Is it
fairs it honorable?
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-15

gS Col W. J. Hoke of the ssth n c. Regiment, in
published card, advises persons visiting Richmond
to carry boxes of provisions chickens eggs butier
vegetables, &C. In this way they do great good
for the wounded and sick soldiers He directs tina,
packages forwarded be marked "Jno f. Allen, OF
Capt Warren A. G. d., Rchmond'-Hospiials stores
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-15

By AT II meeting of the Directors of the Whining
ton Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad, on last We'd
nesday the entire road from Rockingham to Charlotte,
put under contract 10 Messrs. Drane, Singetnry
Argus, .oh inst.
Persons acquainted with the contractors inform US
that they energetic and will push the work
nhrnd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-15
NOTICE.

4 Hospital having been established in this place for
the csre Of transient sick and wounded soldiers all
such will report to n. KIDDER GREGORY. Act Asst
Surgeon c. s. A., in charge Of the Hospital ut Char
lotte, N c.
P. S.--Ladies in the town and surrounding country
requested 30 send oaDdsges, lint, and old linen
as large quantities necessary.
July IL. 1862
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-15
THE NEWS.

There is nothing of any Importance transpir-
ing in any direction far the public knows, though
think Generals preparing for important
movements The Lincoln army is lying under protec-
ton of their gunboats James River about 30 miles
from Richmond, and Gen. Mcclellan is lying to brace
up the courage of the Yankee nation.
Many rumors in circulation Saturday but
to have had any foundation in truth. The
report that communication had been cut off between
Petersburg and Richmond, is not true of course,
passengers arrived here Monday morning direct from
Richmond. Last week of the enemy's gun boats
bOmba: ded little village in Martin county, n. c., cal
led Hamilton, located on the Roanoke River ABOUT -
miles below Weldon. The place always undefended
The valiant Yankees fired into the village without Civ
ing the women and children notice aud succeeded in
killing infant.
The news from the West is encouraging and the
report that Gen. Hndman had captured the federal
army under Gen. Curtis, in Arkansas, is believed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-15

GEN. NAGRCDER.-Ths distinguished Confederate
General passed through this place on Monday morn
ing on his way West. \ large crowd of ladies and
gentlemen assembled in front of the Mansion House
and in response to call the General made short
speech He spoke in the highest terms of the gaantry
Oh the North Carolina troops before Richmond, and
paid special tribute TO the LIST " c. Regiment which
served under him at Yorktown
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-15

WHAT THE YANKEES SAY ABOUT THEIR DEFEAT.--
Before the late battles Richmond occurred the
yankee newspapers and lecr-writera said the Confed-
crates did not have hundred thousand men-that the
''rebels' would the first gun fred,
and that they would melt away before the Union troops
But how do they talk now? Why that they were out
numbcred-that the "rebes" had army Of TWO hun
of Mcclellan Before the battle the yankees boosted
that their army was invincibc and would spend the
4th of July in Richmond. Some of them did spend the
ith in Richmond, but in the tobacco houses of
that city.
The yankees will have a nice time quarreng
about who is to blame for their defeat ALI eady the
subject has been mentioned III the L. S. Senate. One
Senator declared that whoever was responsible for
putting the Union army in The sGamps Of the Chick
ahominy should suffer the extreme penalty of the law,
and he said it either Mcclellan Lincoln Some
body will catch it, certain.
But what will become Of Mcclellan the 'young Ma
poleon =? According to his showing he had the
best army ever organizedhe hal of the best of
cers in the world to help himhe furnished with
everything thought necessary enable him succeed
there no improved implement Of warfare he did
not have-the whole yankee nation hurrahed for him
and cheered him on. But with all these things he
fsiled-the brave southern drove his army thirty
miles from Richmond, scattered his in the swamps
and he himself had to fee for his life. And all this
after Boosting that he would crush the rebeion"
1t remains to be what the yankees will do with
their defeated Napoleon.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-15

S1TcoE A. s. Stokes, of the LIST N. c. Regiment,
diedin Richmond last week from wounds received 10
the late battle he was superior officer, and was
Major Of North Carolina Regiment in the Mexican
Of fyphoid fever
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-15

DEATns.-We regret to learn that Capt P. J. Lowrie
OF this town, died suddenly in Wilmington Friday
last. lie WAS CommiSsary Or QuartermaSter to the
llth (BetheD Regiment. His body sent to Anson-
vile, where his wife resides. His disease was
hIious choiic. Capt LOwrie was much esteemed in
this community.
Capt Nichols of the samo Regiment, in command of
company from this place also died on Friday of
typhoid fever, 1T near Wilmington.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-15
y. Y. MONTY MARKET.

HNw York. July 9.-Si1teen per cent premium ia bid
for gold Exchange iwenfy-eight per cent. Stocks
hay. gone up from two TO three per cent.
Rumors prevailed in Washington, on the 37th, that
Earl Russell had sent q communication 10 Seward
protesting against the conduct OF Butler towards tho
Indies of New Orleans.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-15

CoTToE-No sales to report-bayors offer IS to 10
cent?, in quality.
GRA1S--Snall lots of Corn have in the last
week, and sold at 81 "a per bushel. No receipts of
Wheat.
ELoUR--No sales to report--dealers are fearful OF
buying present asking prices By mlers aud farners
SIS to SIC per bbl.
Bacon, SO cents, hog round. LarG 30 cens.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-15
Charlotte Female Institute.

The exercises of this Institution will be resumed
the LIST day of September. under the direction of Mr.
End Mrs Burwell aided oy competent Teachers IN all
the branches The scholastic year will be divided INTO
Sessions sixteen and the other oftwenyour
weeks with a vacation of three weeks at Christmas
For circulars containing full particulars as 70 terms
&C. address Rev. R. BURWELL, Charlotte, ~ u
July Is, 1859 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-15
5&We are authorized to announce

Il. {. GRlER and JOHN l.. BROWN as candidates to
represent Mecklenburg county in the House of Com
mons Of the next General Assembly Of North Carona
Election on the 18th day Of August.
July IS. 1862 nd