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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-09
FROM WINCHESTER, VA.

The telegraph gives the general points in relation
to the evacuation of Winchester, Va, by the enemy
The conducted hastily and with the deter
minaton to do all the harm possible n~ the most ex-
peditous manner Hence the explosion of the powder
magazine and the destruction of property by fire
Two whole blocks were burned. The ammunition,
commssary and quartermaster stores were not suif-
ciently concentrated admit of speedy destruction
amount fell into our hands
The enemy took up the line of retreat towards Mar
tnsburg at which place they have doubtless only made
temporary stand. Sixty prisoners were taken by our
cavalry, who have possession of Winchester and
a post distance beyond.
Thousands of dollars worth of merchandise belong
ing to Yankee suffers, were found uninjured-Rich-
an0nd Enquirer.
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In this county, the 18th ult., of typhoid fever,
David w Miller, Esq, aged 20 years.
At his fathers residence in this county, on the 3D.
inst Sergt Isaac Peoples, of Brem's Artillery, aged
IS years He had accidentally broken leg in Virgil
nia and while home furlough was attacked with
fever, of which he died. bereayed family mourn
their less.
In Richmond, recently, Lieut.. L. j. Grier, of this
county. He was officer of the LIST n. Z. Cavalry
and was highly esteemed his amiable character and
manly qualities. A widowed mother, and numerous
relatives and many friends mourn his early death.
In Petersburg on the Gath ult, Singleton Wilson
Lacy son of Rev DR. Lacy aged II years and months.
he was a member of the AID Regt @ Troops.
In the battle near Richmond, Monday, the 30th
June VIM. A. Scott, of Capt McGees company, from
this county, aged about &c years.
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LATEST NEWS.
FROM MANASSAS

The past few days have been occupied in the burial of
the dead on the Plains of Manassas The movements of
the armies beyond unknown the game of strategy be-
ing deemed essential by both c0.obatants-the one
for the the other for the capture of Wash
ington.
flag of truce out from the enemy's lines n
day after the last battle asking permission to bury
their dead 1t was granted Soon after regiment Of
negroes armed with spades, appeared upon the scene
After they had performed their work they very
properly taken IN charge by troops; most of them be-
ing runaway ''contrabands"- Rich. Enquirer, 9th.
The Petersburg Express of Sunday last. says:
Capt James T. Robnett, of 10th Virginia Regiment,
who was the 6atte arrived here yesterday. having left
the scene OF battle on Sunday morning last He states
that the battle ragged with terrible fury from O'Clock Sat
urday afternoon until g. when daTknrss put an end the
conflict. Our troops drove the enemy steadily before
them, but under the of night thew succeeded in
placing considerable distance between themselves and
our forces Pope threw out picket of two brgades
Saturday night These Were advanced upon at early
hour Sunday morning by forces, when the enemy fell
back, expecting to find Pope and the main BODY short
distance IN the rear to support them, but they
there During the night the Yankees had given leg bail.
The two brgades. upon discovering that ali support had
been withdrawn surrendered after but very slight resist
ance.
Cabt Robnett states that the loss fife was Very heavy
but he could not form any idea the number
our side That OF the enemy truly frightul, the
ground being covered with their dead for miles.
1t reported Sunday morning before Capt Robinett
left, that portion of the enemy reeang towards
Arlington Heights, Supposed to be Pepe's command
Mcclellan endeavOrng to reach Occoauan on the
Potomac; and Siege famous for his running powers was
making good time for Edwards Ferry, on the Upper Po
tomac Our troops in pursuit, and hoped to over
take the flying enemy but the result had been
tanned when informant left A large number of pris
oners, many cannon and several thousand stand of small
arms fell into our possession"
RICHMOND, S-pt GA despatch from Gordonsville
says that an Aid of Gen. LawOn reports Gen. Ewe al
auckland Prince William County, in an improving con-
diton.
The latest reliable from the seat of war; received
here is to the list instant The Yankees still flying
towards Alexandria-our troops pursuing.
One hundred and sixty prisoners, including sixtywo
com I ne Officers m this evening from Manassas
thousand prisoners, and captured about the
number of arms and thirty cannon" Gen. Kearney was
killed by the Forty-Ninth Georgia Regiment.
Pope letter to Lee, begging him to take care o.
his wounded.
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FROM THE NORTH,

HARRIsoNBURG, Va, Sept. Ave have Baltimore
papers of the st and I'd inst They report the Federal
loss in the battle of Friday be less than 5000
killed and wounded. They claim victory.
Of Saturdays fight. the Baltimore American says:
1.-THE advantage remained with the rebels" The Sun
styles it UTTER RoUT."
Their losses up to Friday night were estimated al
II ,OOe. Generals Buford, Hatch Taylor and Patrick
killed. Generals Schenck, Tower, Kearney and
Siegel were severely wounded Col. Fletcher Webster
son of the late Daniel Webster, was killed Colone
Farnsworth wounded. The American has list Of
than 100 officers killed. Popes report admits
loss of 5000 on Friday.
The American contains account of the fight ri
Richmond KY in which it admits the Federas were
defeated, with immense loss, and driven to Lexington
Ky. Gen. Bull Nelson severely wounded.
Gen. Mcclellan retains command only of the "Arm!
of the Potomac" He not sent to Supercedc Pope
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GREAT VICTORY IN KENTUCKY

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, September 3.-Gen. Kir-
by Smiths forces on Saturday morning, August
SO, engaged the enemy under Gen. Manson, sew
en- miles South of Richmond, Kentucky.
Preston Smiths Tennessee Brigade and Gen.
Cfaiborne's Arkansas Brigade gaanty opened the
fight. At 2 2. NJ, the enemy were reinforced by
Gen. Bull Nelson, from Lexington, Kentucky.
Our troops fought with desperate courage. Gen.
Kirby Smith led the last charge in person, cap in
hand after three severe engagements, the enc
nv was totally routed, with the loss of all his
guns but one. Gen. Manson and staff were cap
tured, together with three thousand prisoners.
The Kentuckians threw down their arms and de-
serted to our lines. Gen. Bull Nelson was wound
ed in the thigh, and was hoty pursued by our
| troops. The enemy's loss is heavy: Gen Miller
is among the killed. Large quantities Of stores,
wagons, arms and ammunition were captured. The
enemy's force is estimated at 10000
A letter from Captain McErath, Quactermas-
ter OF Gen Smiths army, just received from Rich
moud, Ky, dated August 30, 8, Z. NJ, says
Col John Scott's Louisiana Cavalry, just re-
turned, report Gen. Nelson's whole army captured
numbering over ten thousand prisoners. Our loss
in killed and wounded is not over two hundred
The enemy lost between four and five hundred
There is no enemy now between this place and
Lexington, Kentucky God be praised
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FROM THE WEST

CHATTANOOGA, Sept 5.-Reliable information has
been received that the Yankees moving all their
siege guns from Nashville northward by the Gallatin
turnpike, and the railroads being destroyed in
places. II is probable the guns intended for Bow
ling Green, where the Federals may make stand.
MOBILE, Sept. GA despatch, dated Tupelo, 9th,
says that Gen Armstrong; official despatch says, since
his last DESPATCH he has crossed the Hachie River,
passed between Bolivar and jackson, Tenn, and de-
stroyed the bridges and trestle work. At Denmark,
he encountered two regiments of infantry, two squad
rons of cavalry and pieces of artillery captured
the artillery destroyed portion of the train took
prisoners and killed and wounded, by their own ac-
count seventy-fve of the enemy Our loss small.
Prisoners paroled at the Bolivar fght-two Federal
Colonels-were among the killed at Denmark One
Lieutenant Colonel and eight other officers taken
whose command deserves equal credit with his own.
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A GOOD OPPORTUNITY!

A Desirable Residence for Sale in Statesvi1e!
The premises is a lot. eligbly located near
the Female College, with well of good water, flower
yard garden, peach orchard, and contains two acres
The dwelling is a story and half, with L. has four
rooms below neatly painted and papered and two
upper rooms, cellar, pantry, recesses, piazza, &c
Kitchen smoke house. and stables Any person desir-
ing comfortable residence, any desiring to in
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The price is 300 The present owner would rent OF
the purchaser and pay $3.50 per yearsx per cent on
Office
August &C. 1862 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-09

PorE's RETREAr.-Late Northern ioprro1s cav P,nes
late retreat just what was cxpected and intended
that he only moved into Virginia tn draw tho rabe
army from the Peninsula and thus secure McCleIlans
HgH' from ms safe position at Harrison's Landing.
lh'S was before the second triumph of the Coufed-
crate arms Fear Manassas, and now that he has snc
ceeded in securing McClellans retreat from lanes
river and placed him in position where not only
Mcclellan but himself was sOundy thrashed we feel
some curiosity to know what they now think of hi,
"change of base
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-09

GEN BRAGG's ARNY-It will be by reference
to our column headed From the West that our FORCES
are fast cutting up and driving the invaders Deiore
them. These dashes at the enemy are no mere guer
ria raids but something as Gen. Bragg ana MS
army crossed the Tennessee river, near Chattanooga"
on the 25th ut Before taking up the line OF march,
the following general order issued by him TO MS
command:
Headquarters Department No. z,
Chattanooga, Tenn, August 25th, 1861
General Orders No. l24.
The troops of this command will be in readiness 10
move at an hours notice-ampe time for preparation
having been allowed, and everything necessary having
been promptly supplied, the General trusts the move
ment will be made with that alacrlty and regularity
which can alone inspire confidence.
The enemy is before u.s. devastating our talr COUNT!
imprisoning our old and venerated men-eEeh 'he
ministers of God-insulting our women and desecra-
ting our affairs 1t is proud lot to be asslgneu TIC
duty of furnishing and driving forth these Geluded men,
led by desperate adventurers and goaded on oy Aoo
ltion demagogues and demons. Let us but deserve
success and offended Deity will certainly assure ~
Should we be opposed must fight at any odds ana
conquer at any sacrifice. Should the zoe retire We
must follow him rapidly to his own territory anu
make him taste the btters of invasion.
Soldiers! the enemy before you, and your banners
are free 1t is for YOU TO decide whether brothers
and sisters of Tennessee and Kentucky shall remain
bondmen and bondwomen of the Abolition tyrant, or
be restored the freedom inherited from their fathers
By command of Gen. Bragg
GEO. G. GARNER,
Assistant Adiutant General.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-09

HOME ENTERpRIsE.-We have before US a
specimen of SaItpetre, made in this county, that
is equal in beauty and purity, to any that we have
ever seen. This necessary article is now manu-
featured, in large quantities, in Guilford. And
if our citizens would fully develop the resources
that lie buried in our soil, we could furnish
abundant supply of many other useful mineral
PROHIBITIONS Greensboro World.
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DARING EXPLOIT.

TUPELo. Aug. 3.-The bodest action of this war was
accomplished by Col Faulkner and his band of Partisan
Rangers Wednesday last, the 25th instant With 300
men, Col Faulkner captured the Federal pckets near
Rienz and then made charge the town. killed one
Colonel two Captains and thirty men, and stampeded the
whole Yankee army, ten thousand strong! He dashed
through their camp scattering them in all directions and
came off with the loss of but
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-09
PROCLAMATION.
To the People Of the Confederate States:

Once more upon the Plains of Manassas have our ar
mics been blessed by the Lord of Hosts with triumph
over our enemies. 1t is my privilege to invite you
once His foOstOO not now in the garb oil 1ast
ing and sorrow but with joy and gladncsS, to render
thanks fo the great mercies received at His hand
few months since, and enemies poured forth their
invading esOns upon soil. They laid waste our
fields polluted affairs and violated the sanctlty OF
our homes. Around our Capital they gathered their
forces and with boasu threats claimed it rs already
their prize The brave troops which rallied to Its de-
fence extiuguiShed these vain hopes, and under
the guidance of the same Almighty hand have scatter
cd enemies and driven them back in dismay UNI
ting these defeated and the various armies whch
had been ravagiug our coasts with the army of inva-
sion in Northern Virginia, our enemies have renewed
their attempt subjugate at the very place where
their first effort defeated and the vengeance of
trbutive justice has Overtaken the entire host III a
second and complete overthrow.
To this signal accorded to our arms in the
East has been graCiously added another equally bril-
liant in the West. On the very day on which our
forces were led to victory the Plains of Manassas,
in Virginia, the Almighty assisted us to over
come our enemies at Richmond, in KentuckCy. Thus,
at one and the same time, have great hostile
been stricken down and the wicked designs of
enemies set p naught
people should bow down in adoring thankfuness to
that Gracious God, who has been our buwark and de-
fence and offer unto Him the tribute of thanksgiv-
ing and praise. In His hands is the issue of all events,
and Him should we in especial manner ascriEe
the honor of this great deliverance.
Now, therefore, l. Jefferson Davis, President of the
Confederate states, 90 issue ths my SET
ting apart Thursday the 18th day ofSeptcmker Instant
day of Prayer, and Thanksgiving to Almighty God,
for the great mercies vouchSaed to people, and
especially for the triumph of arms at Rich
mond and at Manassas and l do hereby invite the
people of the Confederate States to meet that day
their respective places of public worship, and to
unite in rendering Thanks and Praise God for these
great mercies, and to mplore Him to conduct our
country safely through the perils which surround us to
the final attainment of the blessings of peace and
curity.
Given under my hand and the seal ofthe Confederate
States at Richmond, this fourth day of September
A. ID. 1862
By the President: JEFFERSON DAVIS.
J. p. BENJAMIN, Secretary of State.
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NOTICE.

Those acquainted with the duties of the Conniy
Court Clerks Office, think that it is unnecessary for
the Office be open every day. and by the advice and
of the Court now give notice that will haan
the Office for business Mondays, Thursdays and Sat-
urdays of each week only until further notice is given
WIN. MAXWELL, Clerk G. g.
August IL, 1862 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-09

YANKEES IN BEAUFORT CoUNTY-The pre-
sence Of the Yankees in Washington continues to
afford facilities for the escape Of large numbers of
negroes from all parts of the County, and from
Pitt and Martin Counties. The Yankees are con-
fscating and appropriatng to their own use the
produce of the farmers of that section. A friend
informs us that recently there were about 1000
Yankee troops at Washington. Another states
that they have lately been reinforced by 500
cavalry He also informs us that Stanly has GER
tainly given notice to the people of Beaufort and
perhaps to other Countess that they must take
the oath Of allegiance to the Lincoln government
or leave, of course without their property. The
object is to possess themselves of the property OF
our people, or compel them to ignore their own
government, which WILL of course, subject them to
the draft now being enforced in Norfolk and Prn-
cess Ann Counties, and throughout the Northern
States Many persons will no doubt leave, if our
government affords them no protection. Others,
from sheer necessity, being without means to re-
move, may feel compelled to take the oath. Is
there no remedy for this? Will not our govern
ment exert itself to rid them of the Yankees ?
Raleigh Standard.
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n Gard.

DR.. ]. FRANCIS KING, of Washington, N. g.,
would announce the citizens Of Charlotte N c. and
surrounding country that he has located in this place
for the practice o: his profession, having been COM
PEELED by the situation of his family to leave the army
as Surgeon of tile 4th n c. State Troops. He most
specially solics portion of public patronage, and
can be found at his residence, known as Crystal
Palace" situated on the in Of the Episcopal
Church.
Charlotte Aug &c, 1862 4m-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-09

THE New REBEL STEAMER "No. 29O."-
According to the following statement, furnished
by the London correspondent Of the Dublin
Evening Mail, the new ''rebel" steamer "No 29O,
which has just given the Tuscarora the slip, is an
n-clad and very formidable vessel:
sShe can steam from 16 to Is knots an hour; is
perfectly seaworhy for all practical purposes IN
vulnerable, and will prove to any vessel she may
encounter as formidable an antagonist as our own
Warrior, the boast of the British navy. This Is
the No. 200" as to whose whereabouts Union
cruisers have with reason betrayed such anxiety
It had been known for some time that large and
powerful iron vessel was constructing at the dock
yard of Messrs. Laird, Brkenhead; but monsters
of the deep are so much the order OF the day at
that establishment that no one troubled his head
much about this new production, or cared to re-
mark the great thickness OF the plates which
were being used.
At the very last moment, the Federal authorl-
ties seem to have had their Suspicion aroused, Tor
the Tuscarora was dispatched to keep watch IN the
peighborhood of the dock where she lay, and the
southern coast of Ireland was also strictly watched.
No. 200" meanwhile, appraised of all that was
going on, dropped down the river quietly one day,
and steamed out into the bay, nomnally for her
trial trip-wth party of ladies and musicians on
board Instead, however, of returning to moor
ngs at Birkenhead, where she would have been
kept in durance vile by the Tuscarora, she quietly
landed her passengers, avoiding Cork, Water ford.
&c. in the neighborhood OF which she might have
heard of something not at all to her advantage.
"No. 900" steamed round by Londonderry and
Donegal and was Joined off the west coast of Ire
land by the steamer which had previously sailed,
having On board the armament intended Tor the
:" Ironsides"
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"OUR FIRST READER."-Messrs. Sterling,
Campbell & Albright, of this place, have just is
sued the above work, being No. l Of the Series of
Southern Readers which they are publishing. 1t
is a book of IL pages, we'll arranged, and printed
in very handsome style. We are pleased to
learn that new editions of those Readers heretofore
published by them have been called for, and that
thew are now in course of publication. Let the
children OF the South have only Southern school
hooks hereafter Greensboro Patriot.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-09

The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of tho
Western Plank Road Company will be held in Char
lotte on the third Wednesday of September next being
the 18th day of September. full meeting OF the
Stockholders will be desirable.
G. G. HENDERSON,
Pres't. of the w. p. Road Company.
August &c, 1862. At
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-09
NOTICE.

All persons are forewarned not to trade for a note
given by me to K. S. Huntley of Union county, N o.,
calling for Fifty Dollars and drawn day after date,
and dated about the 4th day of August, 1862. The
property for which said given has proved to
be unsound ami am therefore determined not pay
said note unless compelled by law.
THOS. w. KENDRICK,
Aug 49, 1862 ct Curetons Store, S. c.
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For the Hestern Democrat.

The members of the Soldiers Aid Society, and all
Ladies interested in the comfort of soldiers are
respectfully requested TO at the Sewing Room on
ednesday, the usual day for meeting, at o'clock to
commence making winter clothing for the Soldiers
There is material in the S0ciety-al that is now want
ing are willing hearts and nmble fingers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-09

TRANS MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT.-Wc had
the pleasure, yesterday, of an interview with Hon
Guy NJ Bryan, Of Texas, who passed through our
city on his way eastward. He reports the state
of things in Texas and Arkansas as highly encour-
aging to our hopes of success. Our troops IN Ar
kansas are numerous and are becoming efficiently
armed. The loss of the Fairplay with her cargo
of arms, though much to be regretted, has not dis
heartened them, as they hope soon to recover as
many muskets from the enemy. The manufacture
of powder is carried on at San Antonio, the mate
rails being procured from Mexico, and there will
soon be no lack of that important article The
highest spirit of loyalty and determination pre-
walls among the people, and its effect is already
felt. The enemy after having at one time ad-
vanced within thirty miles of Little Rock, have
fallen back entirely beyond White River, with the
exception of few scouts. Their main force was
at Helena ten days since. The utmost confidence
in Gen. Holmes, the new commander of the de-
partment, prevails among soldiers, officials and
citizens-MoJHe Adcertiser, I'd.
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\ New COUNTERFEIT-The Augusta Chronicle has
been shown counterfeit s 20 Confederate note,
which it thus describes:
The principal distinguishing mark is the filling up
OF the red Ohong in the lower centre of the In
the genuine, the filling up consists of the word ten
IN small letters frequently repcated-in the counter
let is merely dots. The counterfeit has the words
Aaraln Sharp Sc. the lower left hand corner, not
Vi" tue genuine The red color of the counterfeit is
ps imam III" genuine, the engraving is coarser, ap-
steel plate e =
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THANKSGIVING.

BY the following Proclamation it will be seen that
Thursday the 18th nst is recommended by the Pres-
dent AS a day of Thanksgiving and Prayer 1t should
be oyfully observed by the whole people of the
Confederate States IN Acknowledgements of God 5
intercession in behalf of cause and Thanksgiving
for his great fnYorS:
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DAVIDSON CoLLEGB.-We are gratifed to know that
it is the purpose Of the Trustees and Faculty of this
College to proceed with it's exercises Notwithstanding
the confusion of the times. Why should it not be
thus? The Instructors are exempt by law from mill
tary duty; the funds of the institution sufficient
for their support without aid from tuition fees; the
place is far removed from the of war and
danger; and, although the number Of the students
must of necessity be smaller than formerly there are
still youths in the country below the military age who
ought to be employed in their studies in numbers
sufficient to maintain the College and other similar
institutions quite respectable footing. A sad
thing it will he for country if the exgencies of the
times, shall lead people to neglect the education of
their and daughters.