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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05
PLACES IN KENTUCKY.

A few notes concerning places brought into
frequent mention by Morgan's missionary labors
in Kentucky, will be interesting to many readers:
Newport is the shire town of Campbell county.
and is on the Ohio river, opposite Cincinnati, and
very near the junction of the. Licking River. 1t
is on the east side of the Licking and distant
from Frankfort eighty-six miles northeast. 1t
has been for many years the site of a United
States Arsenal
Covington is also on the Ohio, opposite Cincin-
natl, but Is on the side CT the Licking river
which, with brief distance, divides it from New
port. The advantages of position or the Ohio,
and the junction of the Licking, here forming a
line between two counties, will readily explain the
growth OF two towns so near each other.
The Ohio, between Cincinnati and Covngton
is not more than six hundred and fifty yards wide
In good stages. Covington is in Kenton county.
Frankfort, the capital of Kentucky, is on the
right (east) bank Of the Kentucky River, and is
also the shire town of Franklin county 1t is
about sixty miles from the mouth of Kentucky
river, about twenty-five miles west north west
from Lexington, and five miles east from Louis
vile. A chain bridge connects Frankfort with
the village of South Frankfort, across the Ken
lucky
Lexington is in Fayette county, on q branch of
the Elkhorn river eighty -one miles from Cincn-
natl and ninety-fve miles east from Louisville
Lebanon is in Marion county, sixty miles south
by west from Frankfort
Cynthlana is in Harrison county, on the south
1ork OF Licking river, and distant from Frankfort
thirty-seVen miles, northeast
Paris is the shire seat of Bourbon county.
(whence the Bourbon Whiskey was wont to fow,)
is on Stone Greek and on the Covington and Lex
lngton Railroad, and about forty miles east from
Frankfort.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05

Who Escape Drafting IN tie Cnited States
Ldgs-The following persons are exempted from
enrolment by the laws of the United States:
Officers judicial and executive of the Government
OF the United States, the members of both Houses
OF Congress and'their respective officers, Custom
House officers and their clerks, inspectors of
exports, pilots and mariners employed in the sea
service of citizen or merchant within the United
States, postmasters and their clerks, post-oficers
postriders, stage drivers in the care and convey.
anee OF the mail of the United States, ferrymen
employed at any ferry on the post-road, and the
Grtihcers and workmen in the United States
Armories and ArsenalS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05

EASTERN CARoLINA-Idnkee dcpredations-
A gentleman who left South Mills, North Carolina,
few days since, states that on Sunday, the goth
ult, party of about fifty Yankees visited that
neighborhood, coming from Norfolk, having with
them half-dozen negro men, all we'll armed
These negroes, it subsequently ascertained,
had run away from that place some ten DAYS
previous, and had EOw come back after their wives
and children. They succeeded in obtaining them,
and during the night about one hundred other
negroes Joined the party, when they mare he'd off
in the direction of Norfolk
Abiding to this affair, the Richmond Dispatch
says:
A few days before this occurrence a considera-
bic number of negroes had made their escape, and
young man, from Pssquotank county, named
job Williams, secreted himself, in company with
several others, near the line house with view to
intercept and capture them. At a late hour of
the night some forty negroes made their appear
ance, armed with pistols and cudgels, and, dis
covering MIR VS. place of concealment, one of
them hired and shot him through the femoral
artery. Before falling he discharged both barrels
OF his gun, when the negroes fed MIR w. was
taken by his associates to the hotel, where he
died before physician could reach him. On the
succeeding day negro man was brought back by
a gentleman who found him on the road. with a
severe and probably fatal gpnshot wound through
the abdomen. The stampede of negroes from
Eastern North Carolina is so great that unless
strong guerrilla parties are Immediately formed
and sent thither, it is thought that the country
will be entirely drained of its slave population IN
q short time.
1t ia stated that about 900 negroes have been
stolen by the yankees from Camden and Currituck
counties alone Besides, the yankees burn aud
rob houses and arrest citizens and drag them off
to prison. If such thieves are caught thew ought
to be executed forthwith
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WANTED.

Good wages will be paid for thirty hands to work
on Hospital bedding. Hands accustomed to the use o:
the sewing machine preferred. None but persons OF
good character need apply. NJ. HOWARD,
Surgeon and Medical Puryeyor
N. G. Military Institute. Charlotte, N G.
July %, 1862
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05
NOTICE.

Hospital having been established in this place TOT
the of transient sick and wounded soldiers, 81
such will report to r. KIDDER GREGORY, Act. AS"
Surgeon G. S. A., in charge of the Hospital at On"'
lotto, N. G.
PS-Ladies in the town and surrounding country
requested to send bandages, lint and OLD pusH'
as large quantities are necessary.
July ID, 1862
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05

The DEATH OF COLONEL CHARLES G. LEE
Lieut.. Col. Barber, now commanding the 37th
N c. Troops, in his report Of its casualties in the
late battles Richmond thus mentions the
circumstances attending the death of the gallant
Colonel Lee -
"Colonel Lee was killed by ball from cannon
on the Both Of June, late in the evening. His
regiment, with the rest of General Branch's
Brigade, was charging battery and had driven
the enemy before them for considerable distance.
When about 100 or 120 yards from the battery as
he shouted "On my brave boys" he fell Adjt.
VIM. Z. Nicholson was in few feet of him, he at
once raised him up and asked him if he was
hurt-"Yes' was his reply. Colonel, are you
hurt much? was then asked. He was unable to
answer this question, and almost instantly died in
the arms of his Adjutant, who brought his body
from the field, with such of his personal effects as
were not blown away.
GA better man or drawer officer never fell at
the post of duty. When his death was announced
to the regiment, his men wept as if they had
lost father.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05
WANTED.

The Medical Purveyor's Department Charlotte, n. c.,
in need of the following articles for the of the
Army, for which the annexed prices will be paid
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05

Tho "Neuse Manufacturing Company" purchase
Cotton or Linen Rags at the highest cash price.
On hand, supply of Cartridge Paper, cotton Wrap
pers and common Wrapping. Address,
II. W. Hustled, Treas.
July %, 1862 ct Raleigh, N. G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05

ARRIVAL OF PRIsoNER-A citizen of Sa-
vannah, who has been a prisoner in the enemy's
country since February last, arrived home last
week, via Baltimore, Washington and Rich
mond He complains of much i'll Treatment while
prisoner; no clothing was allowed him except
blankets, the food was the worst kind, and his
place OF confinement was most uncomfortable.
There was considerable excitement at the North
about the prospect of draft, and the lower
classes as general rule, opposed to continu-
ance OF the war. The politicians and contractors
were very noisy and active, and insisted that the
rebels can and must be crushed out. Gold, our
informant says was quoted in the papers at 10 and
~ per cent premium, but in ordinary transactions
among the people it could not be obtained for less
than 45 or so per cent
There were but few soldiers at Washington,
apparently only suthclent to garrison the works
around the ity. An immense number of fnoitive
slaves were collected in Washington. Some
loo were in building near the capitol, and
severa' earsoes mad been shipped to Hayti, two of
which, il was currently reported, had been taken
to Cuba By the Yankee captains and sold
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05

THE POLICY OF LYING.-In a late deboto n
the Yankee Senate, Mr. Fessenden of Maine
warmly denounced the habit practised by his GOV
eminent, of "trying to deceive the people by cali
ing defeat great arotegic increment, and by
giving false names to things"
Mr.. Wilson of Massachusetts,, in the same de-
bate, relieved his conscience by the following
confession, and by an appropriate animadversion
1T seems, said he, Gas If zee had organized
system Of lying IN this country"
These Senators urge the observance of truth
not ter truths own sake, but for the true YaRkee
reason that the contrary course "does not pay"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05

MONEY AND STocKs-THE MARKErs.-Tbe
brokers now pay 100 per cent. premium for gold,
and sell at l2O. Silver is bought at 80 per cent.
premium, and sold at 100. We notice the follow
ing sales of stocks since our last report: Confed
crate States bonds Isl 100000 loan) lOl and in
ssrest; DO; DO. 100000 OoG loanl 100; Virginia
1O3; North Carolina per cent bonds, I1Oa1ll4:
do. do. per cent bonds, 1914.
The produce markets have undergone but little
change during the past week. Bacon is selling at
45a5O cents per h., for hcg round. Superfne
flour ST. and extra s12 per bbl Nothing doine
IN wheat. The General commanding this Depart,
ment has ordered the following as the maximum
prices Tor the articles named to go into effect
yesterday: Corn 81 40; corn meal 81 so; seed oats
81 cents per bushel, clover, hay and fodder 81 Is
per cwt; oats and timothy hay 50 per cwt.; shucks
81 20 per cwt, and straw 80 cents-Richnond
Dispatch, July 30h.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05

CONFIDENCE IN CONFEDERATE BoNDs.-In
the darkest hour Of our struggle for Southern
independence, there has been no Indication of
dependency on the part of the loyal citizens of
Maryland. Under all circumstances they have
maintained their devotion to the interests of the
South, and illustrated their confidence 10 our uti-
mate success in the most unmstakeable manner
A few days ago, gentleman arrived in this city
from Baltimore with $4,000 in Maryland funds,
which he brought over to invest in Confederate
bonds. We have heard of other instances where
smaller amounts have been similarly invested.
This is of the truest indications of the senti-
ment of the people, as we'll as the confidence they
feel of final recognition and independence of the
Confederaey Dispatch.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05
FOR SHERIFF.

We are authorized to announce A. I. HOOD as q
candidate for the office of Sheriff of Meckeuburg
county, at the next August election.
Dec 10, 1861 te-pd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05
~ The friends Of John l.. Brown
July 5, 1862

announce him as candidate to represent Mecklen-
burg county in the House of Commons of the next
General Assembly of North Carolina.
Election on the first Thursday in August
June II, 1852
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05
S@We are authorized to Announce

E. G. GRIER and JOHN L. BROWN as candidates to
represent Mecklenburg county in the House of Com
mons of the General Assembly of North Carolina
Election the 7th day of August.
July Is, 1862 pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05
- The friends of DIR. ]. B. Alex.

AMBER announce him candidate to represent
county in the House of Commons of the
next General Assembly of North Carolina.
June a. 1852.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05

To be delivered in any quantity at the N. C. Military
Institute, to Drs. Duffy and Arende Medical Pur-
veyor's Agents. who will visit the various towns in
this State N. HOWARD,
Surgeon and Medical Purveyor
oarlotte n. G., July 22,Sise2 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05
HIGH POINT FEMALE SEMINARY.
HIGH POINT. N. G.

HIGH POINT, N. q.
The Fall Session viii. begin on Monday, July 9lsh
1862, with the same corps of teachers and the same
leading characteristics heretofore For information
as to the merits of the school, refer with confidence
to our former patrons.
RATES PER TWENTY
Board, at So 90 per week, $50 90
Regular Tuition lower classes 1850
higher classes, Is 90
Piano Guitar Lessons 1000
Wax, Worsted or Feather work, 500
Terms.-Sixty dollars in advance; the remainder 81
the close of the session. No deduction for absence
of less than two consecutive weeks.
For further information address
8. LANDER, A. NJ,
June 10, 1862 Principal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05

ALUM.-The Marion Enterprise speaks of q
mountain II miles south of Morganton which
udes alum from the rocks on beth its sides, evinc-
ing the fact that the whole mountain is filed
with the triple sulph of alumina and potassa.
The editor says he has often seen basket-fulls of
pure alum taken from the rocks in dry seasons.
This is another evidence of the vast mineral
wealth of our State, which has ever been much
neglected. When will this mineral wealth be
developed?- Greensboro Patriot.
VlcKsBURG.-The enemy's attempt upon Vicks-
burg has proved failure, ditch and all. The
proud and gallant city still gloriousy stands Sc
cure as its bluffs, and the 'father of waters rolls
by in his accustomed track! 1t is the Yankees
that have disappeared; both the upper and neither
fleets. Most heartily do we congratulate our sis
ter city on this reward Of her courage and resolu-
ton. She has set example that will be as in
spring to other cities it will be honorable to her.
The Yankees have probably gone to look after
New Orleans, lest that should slip their grasp.
Such an event would thrill the heart of every
Confederate with joy; and We trust it is delight
which shall be granted US before the Summer is
ended
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-08-06

TIE WAR MEETIss.-The great war meeting
will be held this evening, at S O'Clock, at the
ess. front Of the Capitol. tits hoped that bust
ness places generally will be closed, that all may
have an opportunity to participate. The Presl-
dent and his Cabinet are expected to be present
and occupy positions on the platform. At 4
O'Clock q salute Of "a guns will be ared, and the
bells Of the city will be rung. The ledies are In
vited 10 be present, place has been especially
prepared for them, and a committee will be in
attendance to conduct them 10 their seats The
following speakers are announced: L. E Chit
senden, Register ofthe Treasury; George s Boat.
well, Commissioner Of Internal Revenue; Hon.
Leonard Sweet, Of Ill; Brig. Gea. John Coch-
ram Hon. Robt. J. Walker; Hon. r. W. Thomp-
scn, Of Ind; Senator Harlan, Of Iowa; Henry w.
Hoffman, Collector Of Baltimore; Col. E. C.
Darlington, CT Washington; and Gen. Shields.
The Marine Band will perform at intervals
during the speaking. After dark a display Of
rockets will be made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-08-06

FROM NORTH CARoLINA.-Letters from New.
bern, N. c., state that the Congressional canvass
for Governor In that State IL being carried for
ward with great bitterness between the Conserv-
ativeE aud ultra Secession parties. Another brush
has taken place at Hamilton, on the Roanoke
river. The Rebels attempted to rebuild the for.
tifcations and replace the distractions in the
river, which was 20 summarily disposed Of BY
our forces on the b Of Julv but they were az ain
interfered with In the most summary manner,
aud forced to abandon the position precipitately
A large number Of prisoners fell into our hands,
with their camp equipage, commissary stores,
two or three howitzers, three Geld pieces, guam
tity Of ammunition, private papers, and some
twenty cavalry horses-all without the loss Of a
man on our side. At Newbern, on the night Of
the 29th, one Of the guard, while on duty, was
shot in the leg. The next day, by order Of Gen
Foster, the block Of buildings from which the
shot was fred was raIed to the ground. Signs Of
activity are not wanting in the Department. Re-
connoissances have recently been pushed In va
rious directions-one toward Kinston, half way
between Newbern and Goldsboro', having ac-
complished the most i'm portant results. A mo We
inert inland, under command OF General Foster,
IL expected.
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rHE PROSECUTION OF rBE WAR

IL Is certain that those whose duty Il Is 10
direct from this point the warlike movements
have adopted such precautionary measures as
Will prevent premature disclosures OF contem-
plated operations, and thus guard against the
disastrous effects from that cause OF either pub
The wisdom OF this policy Ii commended even
by those whose icial positions have heretofore
given them some claim to be advised Of the OBJ.
Jects and purposes Of the administration. II was
months ago charged or believed that, throug
rebel spies in Washington. the enemy was in
constant receipt of much valuable knowledge not
known to the loyal public. Blu. only few gov
eminent ofacials, whose patriotism is above
suspicion, can now be the possessors Of informa-
ton, the improper disclosure Of which would
prove derim ntal to the best interests Of the coun-
try.
Gen. Burnside has, Ii IL believed, reached his
new field OF operations, and may soon, by some
act OF his own, announce his exact locality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-08-06

TIE DISTURBANCE AT HARRIsBuRs-An Infa.
-roEs Fvg1y.-By the following from the Hsr-
r!sburg correspondent Of the Philadelphia Is-
7sGsr Ii will be seen that the parties TO the
attempt to discourage recruiting, and who forged
the imprint OF. the stay upon the handbills de-
signed TO carry out their reasonable purpose,
have been detected. Forgery and treason may
well 60 hand in hand:
Il informed you, yesterday, Of the indignation
aroused against an attempt 10 discourage recruit
Ing. At toe request Of the proprietors, the oface
of one Of our daily morning papers was last light
guarded against the populace, who, 10 was feared
would break open and search the building for
the supposed evidence Of guilt in the printing of
incendiary and trsitorous publications. But no
such ettempt was made-thanks to the ORDERLY
nznag sment that prevails In Harrisburg
The Provost Marshal, however, this morning
discovered sheets on one Of their presses with
the impress Of the announcement for a NEGRO
meeting, 10 be addressed by Gen. Lane, with the
sisnat1fe Of I" Thompson" as recruiting agent; In
tact, the same a. was posted around our streets
yesterday morning with the print NAKED "Wash.
-sEtoS SsaT." These impressions were found on
other sheets used In The tympanun, which had
on the reverse other bills Of the aforesaid news
paper print mark.
The proof will be sent TO Washington. The
1nthoTities there are doubtful whether the pfin-
oipal editors should be arrested only the local
editor, who, 10 10 stated, confesses 10 have had
them Printed-or course, for eject.
The pfopnetoB set up the defence that they
had no knowledge Of IN being printed In their
once" 80 E.
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Frem Catr.-seu,b.,n N.w,

CAIRo, August s.-The steamer Victoria, from
Helena, Arkansas, arrived here day. On her
way to Memphis she was Aired into by the guefil-
las, and received several cannon shot In her up.
per works. No one was injured
The Grenada Appeal Of the 3lst ultimo ha, the
following dispatches:
MOBILE, July 3l.-A dispatch from Tupelo, on
the 3Osh states that information has been received
at headquarters that Col Armstrong; cavalry has
taken CORTLAND, Alabama, and captured I59
prisoners and train Of cars, With loss Of only
two killed and eight wonnded. Reliable infor.
nation stateS that IS 900 Federals passed through
Tuscumbia las. week. Their destination was
Chattanooga.
7 CHARLEsToN, July 2s.-The British steamer
Tubal Cain, with q cargo Of general merchandise
and few cases Of arms, is believed to have been
captured by the Federals.
CHATTANOOGA, July 2s.-Morgan's whole COM
mand returned safely to Tennessee. A part have
arrived at Knoxville, having taken one thousand
prisoners. Humphrey MARSHALL is marching on
Northeast Kentucky. Wells forces are marching
towards Pikeville.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-08-06

ARRESTS IN BALrIMoRE.-John Selby was ar
rested on the charge Of disloyalty, and Of having
violated parole previously given by him not 70
ara OF abet the rebels. He appeared at the office
Of Marshal Van Nostrand Yesterday morning
when, after consultation with Gen. Wool by the
marshal, he was discharged on his parole, and
last evening left the city for Saratoga Springs
Ihose citizens who Instituted the charges init
mate their intention to Law the facu of his case be-
fore the President, as they think the circum.
stances attending this one would have justified
the application Of the utmost penalties of the law
george w. ClotwOrthy, John M. O'Laugb lan,
and John II. Brady, were also arrested, charged
with having been in the Confederate service
They were sent 10 Fort McHenry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-08-06

IL The War Claim Commission closed Its
business at Cairo on August /. Ia the short time
1t has been In session a great deal Of work has
been done. The whole number Of claims hled is
,ses, amounting to $3.50, 2i9 g. OF these, claims
to the anount Of si51, los 81 were allowed All
of Guartermaster Hasch's claims were allowed
tie investigation lot having established anything
OF maud or corruption In them. John Bird, Of
Birds Point, fled claims amounting to upwards
% s33 CO., all Of which were dismissed on account
Of hir dislovaIty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-08-06

No AFRICAN REGIMENTS TO BIZ ORGANIZED
President Lincoln has definitely and conclu,vely
refused to give authority to organize negro regi-
ments. The occasion and particulars Ct his re-
fusal are to be found In the statement Of person
friendly to the object which the deputation had
in view, and may therefore be relied on as sub
stantially correct:
A deputation Of Western gentlemen waited I'D
on the President on Monday to offer two colored
regiments from the State Of Indiana. Two mem
bers OF Congress were Of the party. The Presf-
dent received them courteously, but stated to
them that he was not prepared TO go the length
OF enlisting negroes as soldiers. He would en-
plOy all colored men ffered as laborers but wou
not promise TO make soldiers of them The depu-
tatton went away, satisfied that 10 s the determi-
nation OF the Government not to arm negroes un.
less some new and more pressing emergency
arises. The President argued that the nation
could not afford 10 lose Kentucky at this crisis
and gave IL a. his pinion that to arm the negroes
would turn fifty thousand bayonets from the LOYAL
border States against US that were now for US
Upon the policy Of using negroes Is laborers,
the conhscaion Of rebel property and the feed. no
the national troops upon the granaries Of the
enemy, the President said there was no division
Of sentiment The President promised that the
war should be prosecuted with all the rigor he
could command, but he could not promise to arm
slaves or 10 attempt slave Instructions In the
rebel States. The recent enactments of Congress
on emancipation and connscation he expects to
carry out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-08-06

An INCORRECT STAIENEsT.-Therel Is authori-
" fer empoatically denying the truth of the
stateInent that Secretary Seward has made strong
lernonstralces 70 the French government against
che presence In the Gulf Of Mexico Of a formid-
able Feet, nor has any other such action as lie
represented been taken In the premises.