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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
A, T. g. O. Railroad.

AT meeting of the Directors of the Atlantic Tenn
0. 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 on which
three or more nstallments> have been paid, and oil
which one more installments are still due aud un-
paid ar" hereby declared forfeited the
eft of the Company, including all payments made on
the same, according to the provisions of the charter
provided all arrearages said Stock not paid by
the 18th of October next.
Resolved, That suit be instituted against oil other
solvent and delinquent stockholders failing 10 make
payment by the first of October next.
Resolved, That the reduced rates for passengers re-
turning the same day are hereby abolished
NJ l.. WRlSTON Treas.
Sept lG, lSG2
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FROM THE WEST

MOBILE, September 2o-A special despatch to Tic
Advertiser and Register dated Knoxville September
10, states that the enemy evacuated Cumberland Gap
Wednesday night, blowing up their magazines, des-
troying all their property and blasting rocks to block
up the roads. They retreated by Harland road to
Kentucky, our forces pursuing them at Cumberland
Ford and Baptist Gap.
Andy Johnston's family who Greenville, East
Tennessee, within lines have been permitted by
order of the Secretary of War; to return to the
CHATTANOOGA, September 19.-The enemy have
again evacuated Nashville-this time going down the
Cumberland River. The occupation of GAINESVILLE and
Donelon for the purpose of securing this route OF
retreat
For Later News see editorial column.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
34TH REGIMENT.

DR. Miller, Surgeon of the 34th c Regiment
publishes list of the killed and wounded in his reg't
from which copy the following:
Col II Rddick wounded lst Sept in side and
wrist severe; Lieut. Col Eli II Miller, wounded same
day in the neck, dangerously. both since died.
Company B, from CASTOR county,-Killed: privates
Jos Bedford, G Swcazy. Wounded JAS Wilson,
corpl W Lookady. Missing: Sergt W W Bridges.
Company E, from Lincoln county,-Killed: Lieut.
D Eaton. Wounded: corpl Geo Cauble, prvates P
Shull, Jesse Eaker, Robson George Fubright.
Missing John Jonas
COMPANY from Cleaveland county,-Killed: lst
Sergt W Crowder. Wounded: corpl \ Borders,
privates n Loudon J Carter Crotts, J Hen
drick NJ Petty, a Warren.
Company G. from Mecklenburg county (NcGees)-
Killed Jesse Phillips. Wounded Scrg't Nc
Cord privates Thos King, Johnson.
Companies H and I, from Cleaveland, Wounded
Lieut. Geo NJ Blanton, Sergt Allen, Sergt Fowler,
corpl Jas Morron privates H Revels W Camp,
Moore, D G Moron, Lawson Phillips, Thos Walker
Mark Wood VIM Barefed, W Finn, Vim Sutton, u
Smith, Sheham, Galloway Smith.
The above casualties occurred the 9th, 2sth and
3Oth of Aug, and st of Sept.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

The undersigned, having been appointed Admins
traitor with the will annexed of the John b.
Walker decd will expose to sale the late residence
of said deceased, Tuesday the 18th day Of October
next upon credit of six mouths, the following prop
erty, viz: One fine mare and buggy, 2-horse wagon
of hogs lot of household md kitchen furniture
farming TOOLS blacksmith tools, and oats, and
other articles not herein mentioned.
All persons indebted to said estate will please settle
up, and all persons having claims against the estate
will please present them in the time prescribed BY law
this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery.
WIN. II. WALKER, Admir-.
Sent %, 1862 4t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
Aeadq's District OF n. Carolina,
RALEIGH, September O. 1862

General Orders, No 2.
l. All persons liable to Military Duty under the Con
scription law are hereby repaired the Camp
OF instruction. near this city Those doing
will be allowed to select the Infantry Regiment they
wish to jon and unless full they will be assigned
cordingly
ii. The Regiments of IEfanry and Artillery on duty
in this State authorized to enlist Conscrips 10 n
each Company of Infantry and Heavy Artillery
to one hundred men, but not exceeding it; and Light
Batteries to one hundred and fifty men.
BY command Of Brgadier General J. G. MARTIN:
A GnRnnS, a. Adj Gen.
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Latest News.
CAPTURE OF HARPER'S FERRY
JACKSON STILL TRIUMPHANT
From The Richmond Enquirer Of Saturday.


We have tuli confirmation to day of the eap,ure of
Harpers Ferry on Monday the 18TH by the wonderful
Jackson; Inc cannon with which the works were
mounted ana tue held artillery, aad the small of
tue eap.ureo army, are most valuable prize, The
stores, It appears, but SMALL but such as they
were, they are ours Six hundred negroes stolen or
masters again.
The country will rejoice, and well NAV it rejuce
over this most signal success!
The very interesting letter of Gen. F. II Smith
gives US The particulars of the movements which have
resulted SO brilliantly to our arms We sre kindly
permitted by Gov. fletcher to publish extracts from
letters received by him yesterday from Gen Smith
MECHESTSR Sep;. l6-After the advance of our
army to Frederick, and the issuing of the admirable
proclamation to the people Of MARYLAND bv Lee -
movement took place with troops seemingly in the
direction OF Penns ysana, but really for an important
movement into Virginia After sending a Dortian of
his troops to occupy aud hold the MARYLAND Heiphs
Gen Jackson was directed 10y Gen Lee TO recross the
PoIomac at Illiamspor take possession of Martins
burg and then pass rapidly behind Harpers Ferry,
that capture might be effected of the garrison and
stores known TO be there. Tie movement, was admra
bly, conducted. Martinsburg fell with captnre of one
hundred and fifty prisoners and stores the most
being taken to the Ferry The investment Of Harpers
Ferry was effected 90 Saturday Sunday morning
there some firing and il was renewed Yesterday
morning and the result the unconditional surrender of
the garrlson--ten thousand men, with all the arms
fifty pieces Of artillery, ammunition one hupdrad
wagons quartermaster and commisssrv stores and
many cars, some of which were loaded and 600
negroes. SO much is official 1t is reported that the
caTary' 1000 IN number, escaped to ShepherGstown.
jackson will now re-cross the Potomac at Harpers
Ferry circnmvent the enemy he has had the temeritv
to follow advanced corps and we shall capture or
dIsperse The whole concern. God grant hat this con-
lecture may be verified. Gen. Garnett is certainly
killed. His body arrived here this morning
FRANCIS II. SAITH
LATER
Information which reached this city last evening
from officer who engaged in the fight at Harper
Ferry states that we captured at that place 900
prEates, 425 officers, 1000 negroes 900 stand of
small arms, and as pieces Of Our loss in the
engagement was three killed and forty wounded The
officers and captured were all paroled and sent
home.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
A Card.

Dr. J. FRANCIS KING, of Washington, y. C.,
would announce the citizens ofCbariotte NJ C., and
surrounding country that he has located in this place
for the practice o: his profession, having been
PEELED BIZ the situation Of his family to leave the army
as Surgeon Of the 4h y. e. State Troops lie most
spcctfulfy solics portion of public patronage, aud
can be found at his residence, known az "Cystal
Palace situated the in Of the Episcopal
Church.
Charlotte, Aug &c, 1862 4m-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23

Two OFFIcES.-The Raleigh Standard expresses the
opinion that it is wrong for hold the office
OF Brigadier General in the Confederate army and also
that of Adjutant General of North Carolina. Gen.
Martin holds these offices, and the Standard sug-
gestS that he ought to resign We agree with the
Standard exactly in this matter. No should be
allowed to hold two public Offices and for that
GfsaPprovcd of the election Judges to our State
Convention some time ago. and repeat that neither
Judge nor any other person should be permitted to
hold two public Offices placcs the time If a
Judge Is not content with his position and is anxious
or willing 10 fill another he ought to resign his Judge
ship; and if Gen. Martin is not satisfied with his
position Aduaut General he too ought to have re-
signed before accepting the post Brgadcr General
IN the Confederate army. There plentf of CANA
bic men without 0urdening with two Offices
Ray~Those wishing to purchase Salt are referred to
the card of A. +. Hail. of Wilmington " C. We
know Mr. Hall WELL and the public that he may
be relied TO do what is right
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NOTICE..

Certificates of Stock in the n C. Railroad 'ssued 10
Alkaline w White No $40 Rich'd J White, No. $50,
P P White, No. 65l, Dv White No $50, Anna NJ
White No 653 and c White, No CO. have been
destroyed by the burning of the house OF Mrs "
White in January 1850. Application will be made at
the end of thirty days for duplicate certicates oy
Sent o. 1862 I'm [pr adv So
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
FIELD OFFICERS OF n. c. TR,

FIELD OFFICERS OF n. C TROOPS.
friend has taken some pains to furaish at
our request, the following list of the field officers
of North Carolina troops. This list is correct to
the present date, (Sept l3th) it having been com
piled from official records
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
Flour Mill for Sale.

The subscriber, having entered into contract for
building the Railroad from Danye to Greensboro, 10
DESTROYS of deyoting his whole time that work and
offers his STEAM MILL for sale. The property is sit
uatea in the town Of Charlotte, the North Carolina
Rail Road has six of Mill Stones, and the Flour
has high reputation throughout the Southern Confcd
cracy. t-aa..
1t has also Barrel Factory, with improved Machine
ry and Cooper shops attached, which will be sold
with the Mill 0: separately. JOHN WILKES.
Sept. lG, 1862. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23

APPOINTMENTS BY THE GovERNoR.-Gov. Vance has
appointed DR.. Edward Warren, of Chowan, Surgeon
General of the State in place of DR.. ChaS E. johnson,
resigned.
He has also appointed as his Aids, David A Barnes,
ESQ., of Northampton and George Little Esq, of Raj
eich each with the rank of Colonel.-Rdt. Standard
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STRAYED OR STOLEN.

On the night of the 30th August last, lost a clay
bank Mare, with white and tail, in the face
and a wen on the left foreleg. She is thought to be
about IL years old. lost her Mt Monroe Union coun.
ty. She either strayed off stolen from the lot
Of Dr. $. b. Mclaughlin. Any person returning her
to me or giving me any information her where
abouts, viii be paid for their trouble
SAML l.. MCLAUGHLIN,
Sept lG. 1862 4t-pd. Providence, n. q.
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NOTICE.

Those acquainted with the duties OF the County
Court Clerks Office think that it is unnecessary for
the Office to be open every day, AID by the advice and
consent of the Court now give notice that will be in
the Office for business Mondays Thursdays and Sat-
urdays each week only until further notice 10 gwen
WV. Maxwell, Clerk G. @.
August IL, 1862 II
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Will, Char. & Ruth. Z. IL. Go.
Office of the President K Directors

The next Annual Meeting of this company will be
held al Lincolnton on Wednesday the ed day of Oct
Trains for the of the Stockholders will
leave Charlotte and CherryYille on the morning OF
that day.
From and after the 2Ist instant the Transfer Books
will be closed.
JAS. I. McCAL1UN, Sec'y.
Sept 81, 1862 In
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- ALT.

The subscriber is daily receiving supplies OF good
article of Sound SALT, which he offers for sale at
lowest market rates.
Orders accompanied with the money will receive
prompt attention.
Sen, % 1852 3m pd NILaISGTos.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23

A MAN KILLED ON THE n. G. RoAD.-We
learn from passenger who reached this city on
Friday mornings train from Charlotte, that when
about 60 miles from this city, just about sunrise,
the train passed over the body of man lying
across the track. On stopping the train and ex-
aiming the body, it was found that the man must
have been killed some hours BEFORE as it was per-
fectly cold. The body was shockingly mangled,
the head and one of the being entrly sever
ed from the body. 1t is supposed the man was
drunk, and while lying on the track over
by the freight train.-Ralei1A Relister.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
FROM MISSOURI.

letter received by member of Congress from
Missouri dated the 5th inst gives the most encourag
ing account of affairs in that State. The State militia
the number 900, said to have declared for
the Confederates, with the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS of the
State at their head The Confederates in posses
sion of Springfield, and the Federal Governor has
tired to ST. Louis
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23

OUTRAGEOUS CRUELTY.-Gen. Tighman de-
livered speech at Jackson, Miss, reciting the
particulars Of his treatment while prisoner in
the hands of the yankees. lie said that Gen.
Buckner and himself were thrown into dungeon
thirty feet under ground, and for four months and
not permitted to exchange word with any living
soul The day of reckoning for such barbarty is
at hand.
The General thought that we would have peace
in less than six months, the North being sick of
the war.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
WANTED TO HIRE,

FIVE HANDS to work on the Siatesville Railroad
a. TEN for the c. S. G. Railroad, for three mont
or longer WIN. JOHNSTON,
Sept l6, l6G. At President.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
N. c. EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION.

The annual meeting of the State Educational
Association Of North Carolina for the current
year will be held in the town of Lincolnton on
Tuesday, the 18th of October, commencing at 7
o'clock, L. NJ.
Business of Importance will come before the
AssOcation-and this consideration, and the fact
that the honor and interest of the Confederate
States demand unusual exertions on the part of
those who are made instruments in promoting the
progress of Christian civilization, ought to secure
good attendance on the part of the faithful
teachers of North Carolina.
The Location is pleasant one, accessible by
steam, the season delightful, while the usual rail
road facilities will be afforded TO the delegates.
Friends Of Education in North Carolina let US
not permit the insoent assumption of the enemies
Of our liberties cause US to despair for moment
of the success of our glorious cause Let us meet
again in council and mutually encourage each
other i'll our allotted and noble task of developing
the moral power of our beloved country.
{. IL. WILEY, Sup. Com. Schools; j. D. CAMP
BELL, Recording Sec'y; S. LANDER, Correspond
ing Sec'y-Erecutire Com
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Taken up my plantation two miles south of Char
lotte small black Mule. The owner is request
ed to call for it and pay charges.
II. B. WILLIAMS.
Sept 20, 1862 At
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23

Proposals will be received un1l the lst OF october
for building MARKET HOUSE in the Town of Char
Iotte. Plan and specifications may be seen at the
Branch Bank of North Carolina.
R. +. DAVIDSON, Mayor.
Senterhrr o. 1862
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23

YELLOW FEVER IN WILMNGToN.-We regret to learn
that yellow fever has made its appearance at Will
mington, in a very malignant form. 1t is supposed to
have been brought there by the crew of the Kate, or
other vessel which has recently the blockade.
About 30 40 cases said to have occurred and a
number of deaths The most active exertions have
been made cleanse the town and prevent its spread
ing. Numbers of persons are fleeing from the place.
-Raleiyh Standard
The Wilmington Journal of the 10th, gives the fol-
lowing correct information concerning the progress of
the disease:
ain order to pnt rest the many exaggerated and
exciting rumors which have gone forth in regard to
the sanitary condition of this town, and the exis-
tcnce of yellow fever here, His Honor, the Mayor,
thinks that statement of the facts Of the
he has found them to exist, is due to the public.
He requests to state follows:
He has made diligent enquiry of all the physicians
in town who have been in attendance upon any
pccteG cases. and finds the whole number of such cases.
up to this time nouced yellow fever TO be five On
yesterday there only one case, and to-
day. With the precautions adopted it is confidently
hoped that further spread of the disease need be
lppreheuded.'
The Journal of the 18th says.
mo of yellow fever have been reported
to-day. There seems to be Indication of the disease
extending ITSELF and there is ground for fright or
panic. All the excitement will pass away in a few
days
B=a9"At meeting of the Stockholders of the Bank
of Wadesboro, held the 9th inst the following resou-
ton was adopted on motion of W. L. Steele, seconded
by Joseph Medley:
Resolved, That in the opinion of the Stockholders,
it is the duty of all citizens and bodies corporate in the
Confederate States to sustain the financial credit of the
Government TO which all look in confidence for pro-
lection, and such should freely receive and pay
in business transactions the Treasury bills
credit issued for the purpose of sustaining the Govern
ment in prosecuting the war for Independence
Hadcs6orO 1rgHs
The action of the Bank of WadeSboro is exactly
right, and very creditabe to the institution.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
MAJORS.

james S Hines,
VIM r Cox,
S. d. Thurston,
James H Wood,
/ William J Hill,
Sam Med Tate,
Robert S Young,
Geo Williamson.
Jno II hitaker.
NV b Thompson,
Egbert A Ross,
David p Rowe,
lJno T Hambrick,
Nv H Marlboro,
iThos II Sharpe,
Forney George,
,lJ w Woodiin,
IC C Cole,
IC C Blacknall,
IT d Love,
IJ w Francis,
! John A Gilmer,
u w j Montgomery
Thos + Gardner,
iWm w Sillers,
., Jesse J Yeates,
ID G. Coward,
Robert Y Cowan,
companies,
L d Andrews,
+ A Reynolds,
companies,
companies,
d A Underwood,
Walt J Boggan.
&c NJ Stednlan,
Andrew J Boyd,
, Rush J Mitchell,
John a Graves,
John A Fleming.
l George Workman,
Hector Mcclellan
, j Q Richardson,
Jas J lredcll,
, X NJ AIurchison,
H L Schenck,
james A Craige,
- k~ener,
Henry Harding,
lWm II Beaver,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
DAVIDSON COLLEGE.

The exercises of this Institution will be resumed at
the regular time viz: the 25th September.
In addition to the usual studies Preparatory
School will be opened under the personal snpcrinten-
denee of members Of the Faculty.
For particulars address,
J. L. KIRKPATRICK,
September I'd, 1862 St PresiGcpt.
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Lost or MiSlaid.

Certificate for two Shares Of Stock in the c. &
&. G. Railroad, No. 324, dated Nov. 9th, 1854.
CYRUS A. ALEXANDER.
Concord. Sept 2, 1862 3m
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The following regiments and battalions have made no
returns to the Adj General and have therefore, not
been numbered: Colonel ID. d. Ferebees Colonel L. M.
Aliens, and Colonel r G. A. Loves regiments Colonel
G. n Folks cavalry, Major Moores light artillery, Major
Youngs artillery, Major Wharton's shapshootes, Major
p. G. Evans partizan rangers and Colonel Wharton
Greene's battaons. There also quite number of
heavy artillery companies etc. enough in all make
active force up to sixytre regments- Ral"igh Jour-
nal, 18th inst.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23

SALT.-Our readers will find IN to-day's paper a
letter of great Importance from Mr. Woodfn in regard
10 salt
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The New York Herald states that the Confed
crate war steamer Florida, Lieut. Murrah, had sue
ceeded In destroying several United States vessels
near Nassau.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
THE NEWS.

In addition the news in another column, confirm
ING the capture of Harpers Ferry by Jackson, and the
pulse of the enemy by Hill and Longstreet at Middle
town, We learn from passengers from Richmond on
Monday morning, that another great and bloody battle
WAS fought or Wednesday and Thursday last, not far
from where the battles took place. Il is stated
that the main force of both sides engaged. Lee
commanded our army and Mcclellan the enemy. On
the first day. Wednesday, it is reported that our army
fell back miles get better position, and on Thurs
day drove the whole Federal army back miles 1t
Is said to have been the most terrible battle OF the war,
and the loss great both sides. 1t is reported that
we had three Brgadier Generals killed and four woun-
ded-Gen Branch Of this State, is reported among the
killed.
We give this news as received it, but cannot say
that it is entirely reliable. Inasmuch rs the battles
are reported to have taken place last Wednesday
and Thursday it strange that authentic news
has been received before this.
The news from Tennessee, Kentucky and Missouri
continues to be of the favorable character. In
fact everywhere, the Conederates have the decided
advantage of the enemy. Wherever troops &c
they received with JOY by those whom the yankees
have kept in bondage and subsection.