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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-26

ANOTHER DAsHING AFFAIR IN TENNESSEE
y despatch from Knoxville says that Major Ca
pers, of the 18th Georgia Battalion, with a portion
of the ADD Alabama, Lieut.. Colonel Moody,
and company of Georgia cavalry under Capt.
Nelson, after forced march of twenty-four miles,
attacked Fort Gait, near Huntsville, Tenn, on the
18th inst, and carried it at the point of the bayo
net. The colors of the 9TH Federal, Tenn, were
captured and large quantity of ordnance, COM
missary and quartermasters stores destroyed. No
one was killed in Capers' Battalion.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-26

FROM ARKANsAs.-Our information from Ar
kansas is rather meagre, yet cheering. The out
RACES of the Federals in their passage through the
State have aroused the people almost to man,
and numerous army is prepared to dispute
ments from other States have also arrived, and
ordnance stores have been replenished to the ne
cessary extent and the commissary department is
we'll supplied from the herds and granares of the
West Our friends are now sanguine Of their
ability to check and finally drive Curtis force
from the State.
The CONSUMPTION act was being enforced with
rigor, and Hindman's army continued to enlarge
under its operation His headquarters were at
Little Rock, where also was most all his force,
with the exception of such as was used to protect
the batteries at White River. Gen. Henry E.
McCulloch, brother Of Ben, was expected daily to
arrive from Texas with his brigade, which, with
the forces under Parsons, Pike, Mcbride and
Rains, will swell our trans Mississippi army to
numbers exceeding the popular estimate. Ar
rangcrlcnts also on foot for the manufacture
Of salt, powder and arms, independently of the
supplies sent by the government, all from the va
red resources Of the State of Arkansas, which, as
sisted by Texas, could herself hold out fully ten
years against the war Of subjugation. Gen. II dimes
is said to have his headquarters at Shreveport,
Louisiana, where he will direct his attention more
particularly to the affairs in the South, while
Hindman will probably proceed to break up Gam
ble's bogus government in Missouri, and rc-estab-
lish Claib Jackson and the original Legislature in
their positions.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-26

THE TYRANTs AT WoRk.-Maryand "secesh" SYM
pathizers going into Fort McIIenry at the rate OF
twenty five per day. Among the most prominent OF
those arrested last week, Hon. John Thompson
Mason Judge of the Court of Appeals and Collector
of the port of Baltimore under Buchanan. Mr. Mason
is charged with assisting in the attack the Massa-
chusets Sixth Regiment on tile 9th of April, 1861.
The Maryland News Sheet office of Baltimore has
been taken possession of by the police and the editors
propretors sent to Fort Mcenry by order of Gen
Wool
The editor of the Dubuque Qowa) Herald has been
arrested by the United States Marshal charged with
discouraging enlisments.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-26

REsIGNED.-The resignation of Colonel 2. B. Vance,
of the 26th n c. Regiment has been accepted to take
effect from sterday.-Rchmond Wing, GOTH
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-26
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

All persons indebted to the late Dr. Jos. W. Cald-
well individually n member Of the firm of p. g.
j. W. Caldwell, are requested to make immediate
payment, and those having claims against his estate
requested to present them within the time pre-
scribed by law: this notice will be pleaded in bar Of
their recovery.
S. P. CALDWELL, Admir-.
August 5, 1862 2t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-26
Charlotte Female Institute.

The Winter Session viii begin Monday The lst OF
September. Terms per session of sixteen weeks IA
follows '.-~ r".
Board and Tuition 300 90
Music Piano Guitar 40 90
Use of Instrument for practice 90
Vocal Music IL 90
Oil Painting l6 90
Drawing-penciI crayon- 10 90
French, Latn-each 10 90
Embroidery, silk or velvet 90
Tuition of day scholars 10 90
The Musical Department will BIO under the charge OF
Miss Iammarskold.
One half Of board and tuition is payable in advance
and the remainder the end OF the session when
the pupil removed from the school, Interest will DO
charged all accounts not settled at the close Of the
session. No deduction made for absence unless In
ceases Of serious and protracted sickness.
August II, 1862 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-26

PRISONERS ExcHANGED.-Ofeial notice is given In
the Richmond papers that the following officers and
men have been duly exchanged, and called upon
again to take up against the invaders:
l. All the officers and who delivered at
Aikens' on the 9Th August, 1862.
2. Ali officers and men captured at Roanoke Island
3. All officers and men captured at Fort Macon.
4. All officers and men captured at Rich Mountain
S. All officers captured at Forts Jackson and st.
Phillip, Louisiana.
G. All officers and delivered at Aikens' August
10th, 1862.
I. The officers and delivered at City Point, Au-
gust 9Th, 1862
8. Officers paroled at Fortress Monroe, May 18th,
1862.
9. Prirates paroled by Brigadier-General &. W.
Morgan at Cumberland Gap, July 23G 1862.
10. Captain Van Benhuyson's Marines.
BY advertisement in the Raleigh papers, the officers
and in the 8 and 3Ist n. C. Regiments are noi-
fed to repair Raleigh for the purpose of organza-
ton for immediate service.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-26
LOST OR MISLAID.

HEADQUARTERS lsr BRIGADE,
ARMY OF THB PANLIcO, July 18th, 1861. !
General Orders No. 1870.
Hereafter Flag of Truce will be sent to Eewbern
unless ordered by the Department commander, and in
will citizen be permitted to GO beyond
lines, BY order of Col Sol. Williams
st. J. G. PEGRAM, A. A. A. G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-26

CAPTURE OF BARBOURsVILLE, KENTUCKY
late despatch received at Knoxville, states that
the Confederates took possession of Barbou,sville
on the 21st instant capturing 45 prisoners, The
enemy had retreated towards Cumberland Ford.
1t was also stated that SCOTS Louisiana cavalry
had captured Logan, but the particulars of the
capture Wera not known
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-26

EXAMINATION OF CoNsCRIPTs We find the following
rules in regard to the examination of Conscrpts pub
lshed in the Richrn ond papers:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-26

Near Charlotte, in excellent repair, and arr
grinding for the public both WHEAT and CORN.
June 18th, 1862 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-26

CHARLESTON, August 21.-A force of 160
South Carelinians surprised the enemy at daylight
this morning, on St Helena Island, near Port
Royal. Several Yankees, including the Lieuten-
ant commanding, were killed and Sc taken pris-
oners.
Our loss is slightly and mortay wounded.
Nassau dates to the 18th received. The news
is unimportant Nassau papers publish the decree
of Vice Admiralty Court releasing from custody
the British steamer Ovictor, seized some time ago
for supposed violation of neutrality, in having
been fitted up for Confederate gunboat
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-26

Bay Gov. Letcher has called extra session OF the
Virginia Legislature to take to provide for
supply of Salt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-26
FEED FOR STOCK.

Any quantity of Linseed Oil Cake for sale at st
Mills, near Charlotte.
July 10, 1862
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-26

Ns5 Jesse J. Yeates, Esq. of Hartford county, has
Jrsn appointed by Judge French, Solicitor in the LIST
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-26

Spirit of the Age and Biblical Recorder please copy
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-05-15

-lu E.1.s .. Delegates has passed the b.l authorE
-s tte sluzsiou Of volunteer force not exceed
"a ,a,u and 10 ra-ber 70 be composed Of the non.oou
Ger P. u ia and commanded by N,i1r-G5asr Floyd,
Slr 8, o. law commissioned Tor thai purpose.
We consider ourselves authorized ~ report on What
w. deem good authority tbs. the Confederate Govern
men. approve This IesisAiions ]: viii aid the cause
greatly, oy providing iog local sfcncs By bringing into
she service men sao could no, be ired 20 enter tie
C,lseisss,e service bus ~hO from ,beIr knowledge o.
Tie c7i7y ald their deep interest ia protecting it fco
Darlld rs III be found q very valuable force
I. El moreover bring into the public service Cen
s- 90 p1sscs=c Ia eu.aeat degree the confidence
Of ne ?sogie sat 10 is PERHAPS more familiar than
nh &c character Of the country and people nov threat
susd.vii Invasion. lee news that Floyd has been ALL
Cd g .ss 5e,d vii cheer the hearts Of tas Southern.
sd size renewed ooLhlencs 10 the success of tAe
cause
We are very mich grAtiisd At .he prompti,uds Eith
va.ol o. BIN 1ss 0ssn taken up and passed Il proves
g.. iao ChArnln Of the Military Committee mas been
Icy szocts,t-l Pa converting hs members, and they
mast lave coo9sraEed very cordially in securing the
P-S5ASe Of ths important laE.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-05-15
PURSUIT OF THE "yualrIvxs."


The following ia al extract from an editorial Of the
Philadelphia hqursr Of the 9Th:
At the time of writing this, Gen. hcClellsn's latest
despatch is to o'clock Sunday evening. The party pur
suing the Rebels had just then up with the fugtyes
brisk hrs had ensued cavalry aud artillery being
supported by General Smiths division of infantry and
it WAS presumed that the enemys works had been car
ried. II the Rebels made anything Of halt at that
point, il wouli enable Frankin's Division get far
enough on their way towards West Point TO intercept
them in their flight. Gen. Mcclellan predicts that the
effects Of the Rebel rout will be most ia portau OF the
truth Of this there be but little Doubt for that most
sensitive Of all barometeIs-the Stock EIchange-a-
ready tells the tale, by indicating 1921 the price CT
Government per cents Immediately after the Of
the ght from Yorktown.
Another part Of the Commanding Generals despatch
s devoted 10 exposure Of the dastady trick OF the
flying rebels in placing torpedOes in every Imaginable
place within the deserted lines While reading this we
nd it difficult repress the strongest language OF de
nuuciation Of at coWardy and maligI ant
1t is no wonder that General Mcclellan departs from the
usual plain and unimp ssioned style Of his despatched
to brand such atrocities as murderous and blrbarous
LATER. Unofficial intelligence from Williamsburg
shows that the collision between the advance guard OF
the pursuing column and the guard Of the retreat
ing column was quite severe and fought with great gal.
Antry by cavalry before the infantry reached the
ground BY this time night came Oh, and further hos.
;its suspended IN il morning. No doub! was en-
tertained Of the successful progress of our troops.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-05-15
CITY fFBNs,

INPRrssNrSr OF NKsRoEs.-0u Tuesday and yestsr.
day. the officials Of the Department Of H.rrso" pro.
cseied with redoubed zsa to impress eyey able bodied
nergo man. bond or free they could lad In tae streets
and sent them Of In gangs TO aid in cbstructng the chan
mel OF the river few miles below the city Although
both loud and deep heaped upon the ruling
powers whose gross neglect Of the river desrees had rem
dered this extraordinary necessary there was
general acquescense in the mpressrnen yet 70 ecng
persons the ndscrminate manner in which the regro,.
stopped the and of did seen to 10
warranted by he eIgeucy. Servant. returning from ma
ke with provisions or out upon important errards rcm
their owners, ordered to "ial in and irch and
if they dared 10 dsob the mandate we're thrust with
q bayonet shot At by the soldier VIE challenged him
to sop. negro man named William, osn,d By Mrs.
Mary Kmble, Of Louisa county, and hired 10 Mr. Tee.
odorck Robertson, shot at and mortaiiy wounded
yesterday forenoon Wall street, by OF these over
jealous guards, whilst the negro running 10 make
his escape musket ball and three buck shot took
effect in the left hip and eg Of the negro. Such pro.
ceeding as this in OF the public streets Of Richmond
il carrying improvement" little far aud We arc
CAD TO hear that Gen. Winder dsavows having author.
lied the SELLERS to shoot down negroes who attempted
70 elude them.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-05-15
vsfs Good cpes /. "a. asaliy BAN an Aour bsfOre

were good cHes. Il ssa nearly half al boar before q
reply vas made from the Point
The Rip Rsps mex. opened FIRE, and then the Nsugs.
tuck for the frs; time Several shots fed from
the single gun on the extremity Of the point when ore
from the honitor struck in the vicinity, doubtless disa'
bling the gun, as it has not been fired since.
The position OF the Monitor was far in advance oil the
rest of the ,et and she continued in motion until with
In mile of the Point, when considerable exc
cution must have been done by her accurate firing.
The Nausa,uck kept in the background the range OF
Der PArrott gun enabling her TO do so. The SeweiIs
Point battery replied briskly The Rip Raps fred oces-
slonay, aud continual FIRE kept up from the gun
boats.
The ST Ir was comparatively uninterestng from this
point of view, account OF the distance; details
cannot be given.
The Monitor about this time returned from her sd-
vsrced position ami oined the feet In the distance
nothing OF her could but small square dot in
the water
At about halfpsst two o'clock the Merrmsc made her
appearance, when the feet returned with the exception
Of the Monitor. The Aerrimac is st i've O'clock CT
the Point. TIE Monitor is ready TO attack her The
Seminole has returned to the Lower Roads There Is
DO prospect OF light at present (apIst re o'clock
The Monitor has returned The herrimso s in the
position.
The President viewed the action from iugboat lying
about nile 10 the rear OF the fleet. He has Just re.
turned and he passed up the wharf was yocerously
cheeFed by the troops.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-05-15

YoUsG MKN's CHRISTIAN AssocIArIos.-Ths Assoca.
alton held It's annual meeting Tuesday night last 10 the
lecture room Of the Rev. Dr. Reads Church Tho fol.
Loving gentlemen elected officers for the ensuing
year
President-Philip =. Howard.
lat Vice President J. B. Watkins; I'd do W. Willis,
Jr; Sd do. T Roberts Baker; 4th do. wm. P Huafori
III do. Geo. w. Anderson.
Directors-Dr. J. Hall Moore DR.. VIM. Il. Gwsth.
ney VIM. Il Cemuitt Jas. L. Pesy; P. O. Nicholas.
Corresponding Secretary james Gordon; Recording
do. Mr.. Sleight
TIessurer-S. p. Smith.
Register. Z. Burress.
L.brarian-Asa Snyder.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-05-15
TIE DISTRACTION OF ro3AoCo.

-'~ OHANsks, "a, Nay 10, lsbz,
T. tts E8ii0r Of ne Wig
Permit ne 70 call attention 10 the difficulty Of de.
'-oyi7s I'D tobacco BY fire. There is much hear,
ir warehouse Of brick aud IL is relied on that the
ccsaiy -oOd 10 the buildings, me hoops and slaves will
blru They vii not DO il, and 1t cannot destroy manu-.
i20 ar5i tobacco. Tobacco, hear, has been in Rich
mOut warehouses which we're burnt and then brought
o. CO. IL the dollar. The process Of burning too SLOW
for tie emergency. Water IS a better agent By pa,.
Ing the tobacco warehouses near the water stretching
trough fOn the door 10 the wharf the hoops can be
cut CO. and the slaves taken away in the house the
bak then DO rolled into the water, where il will
!Gu tasely fall 20 pieces become saturated with water
and silk Water Is deadly enemy to tobacco, and if it
did inE, would get ia quality destroyed The mode
above inleA5sd is quick And SfsctuAl Please excuse
stranger FOR making these suggestions in the hope that
your papsr vii call attention 10 it.
respectfully,
JANIS WHrrTLE
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-05-15
interests.
A goDrss CASTLE OF UOolrHo.-A corresponds


A goDIsS CASTLE OF UOolrHo.-A correspondent
,cads the following remarkable story TO the Drblin
Eyenicg Ga
Trls il the sge Of discoveries, sud one Of such a
Startling nature has jus. been made "a ElgiSh
~ that il seems out Of place in the region Of sober fact
aud 20 belong purely the atmosphere Of toe three
volume novel Here the circumstances the uames
f,r the moment am liberty Indicate: The EUl
OF - married not log ago aud brought bis bride
loue 10 one OF the Old family mArslous which members
81 the Elgi-h srisiOCtacy regard With an etscuou
-r,ountirr 10 yeneratOn. Tns lsdy, however, being
more oounena! In her tastes, alter short residence in
he apartments appropriated 70 her use, expressed e.
ssh 10 hsye 5s.i1r in the vicinity OF her bedroom
The noble earl would gladly have complied with the
request, bu. upon examination, IL was found that the
ro5nsa. SOMETIMES happens. in antique buildings were
% Ezkwl-. distributed that BY no Conceivable PlAn OF
Encouragement could the desir bJudor be fitted ill.,.
Taereupou 1t gec.ue necessary 70 Invoke professional
assistance and eEnsct arcli ect was nmoned from
Lonto, HseNlmiued the hoTse narrowly, and ssid
IN re seemed 10 be nothing for II &c bui one, though
A. the sams time he could resist the preston that
there must be another undiscovered room somewhere
10 that wing o. the msusCn The noble earl aughsd AZ
e idea the old at servants ard T6tsners Of the iami
Is Eere questioned and declared that they hsd never
heard even a rumor o! a eXsteues. The Ordinary
methods Of tapping, i resorted TO- but without
fFc. s m the arciirU: retained bis conviction, and
oar,d bin15e ready 10 stake hs professional reputa
tion % she result.
es A. last co lscutsd 70 lot the walls be bored and
" en- al opening lad been made, not only the
fould bu; sigut presented itself which almost defeats
attempts az description The apartment was Fitted in
the richest aud most luxurious style Of 100 years ago
quantity Of ladies Plare lay about the room, ,Wels
were scattered tbs dressing table, and but tor the
faded aspect which everything ~Ore the chamber might
have been tenant bali an hour previously. On sP
proacnlsg the bed the most curious sight Of ell Hss
sesn aud this is what affords the only clue 10 the mys
t5ry.
The couch held the skeleton Of 4 woman and on the
foor underneath the bed halt in and hall out lay
oher skeleton that Of man, presenting evident traces
Of violence and proving that before he expired In that
position, he mus, have received dreadful injury.
Toe secret connected with this tale OF blood has been
we'll kept for not merely had all tradition Of the scene
faded away but even the existence of the room itssf
had been forgotten. The survivors probably walled up
the apartment at the time end is contents remained
herme,cay seatd up I'LL the present day. when according
to the best calculations after tho lapse Of century and
hall, daylight has accidentally penetrated into this
chamber OF horrors"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-05-15

THI CIY.-The proximity Of the Federal guuboAts
produces feeling Of decided unessneas 10 the city and
many persons leaving have already left. Though
these boats sad 70 be within II miles Of the ety. Tho
people are unable to hear thing definite or reh.
able about their movements the condition Of the
de.euces, which concerns them SO vitality, and 10
far We know, the Government, instead Of recev.
log half hourly dispatches, is not much b,tlor
informed Of What Is going on than the people. There
should either be system Of signals, tecgrsphic wire
between the city, and the forthcadons We learn that
large force of shapshoo,ers have bsea sent down ,he
river. The most conflicting reports are current as
to the effectiveness Of the distractions placed In the
channel Drury's Bluff Some say that they are worth
less and others that they will prevent the gunboas from
passing. For part will con0us to hope for the
best, taking as our motto nil dtsp.rand,sa"
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-05-15

THE GAMING CAsSs-The long pending prosecution
Of John A. Worshan and Frank II. L. Allen, for per.
uniting faro to be exhibited on their premis vas
brought to Close yesterday, In the Hus!ings OJuIt--
The accused we're atjudged guilty. and aej $500 each
They paid the fnes.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-05-15
NAVAL OPERATIONS IN HAMPTON ROADS.

The Fortress Monroe correspondent Of the Herald
under date Of 8 h inst, says:
Shortly before noon to-day the Monitor, Naugatuck,
Seminole, Susquehanna, DIootah and San Jlclnto In
the order in which they named steamed up towards
SswelTs Point Capt Lsrdner, of the sutqueharnah, IN
command Of the expedition.
As soon as within range FIRE was opened with shot
and shell against Ssvslls Point. Most Of the shots
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-05-15
rnConntSPoNpENTa.
The wing.

The Wiia presents Itself this morning With diminished
proportions. 10 thus accommodating ourselves to the
ssaes' OF the une' The dsagrseas1ess OF the necs,.
Is relieved BY the fact that the of readir
na'e' I'll be immatesiay, Il at all, diminished We
trust nav not BE- loag before, on caner seas an
under f7er skies, may u6fur the broad sail of other
DAYS AaaNhie, We shall DO all in our power to make
The w 9 both entertaining add useful
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-05-15

A telegram, dated Lancaster, 5'h inst, says
salute Of thiry.four guns was fred this p NJ, In
honor of the success of Gen AcCelans strategy and
of the evacuation OF Yorktown the church and FIRE bells
in the meantime ringing. large bonfire in Centre
Square will closs the public r,joicings.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-05-15

REDMOND, May 9Th, 1854.
SPECIAL Orders,
No. 100.
XVII AL officers and sol Hers who sb.e5t from heir
ymsnt bAa1Is c5Rpa n.es vi h9ut authority Lftby
ordered join them orinEt The Commanding GsnsrsYof The
Department OF HenreO required all s,eh Peuons
md 10 and shout Richmond and end them back their
spe Should tsls he 6tE,ri,d The
OF the ono s and In default VIII he published Ia the
detersrs.
b command Of the secretary ofwsr,
JSO. wIrBIss
nGl0-lR Asst Adj Gen.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-05-15
NOTICE.

LAALIE pishrg to lewe the city boarding toe
uyan Fsnsls nst tote, By paying 30 Fer month
arr thin THIS plA n ed 10 Pa
vsnoa y, rvny rs abss HI hmond and oar miles "a
Can i Loading (BGeno BlGG)
idrsss
may l5-4t- HI HENDERSOS Fork u lon
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-05-15

TJH uncl having made add tonal AppTopi iJn for
equipui0g lnteors In the Confederate from the
cy chmon1 CaPtas Of companies hereby requested
furnish With list Of ther pane gaAting those sEo
residents OF the ely and also Substitutes, Il any
DAVID J. SAUNDERS,
may Civ Chairman OF the Committee Ares.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1862-05-15
NOTICE.

NPE Of and whsa, log suspen ID have de
te I'D TO susPeld t.e mission O--,s until tie
Is ed
Io the present address kos.agfOrd county,
Virginia
wILLIAX g. GRIN,
Iihuoni, May Is, ls62-st'