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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-10-28

PARsON BROwNLOw ON THE TENNEsEEEAEs.
"A Revolt Advised.-Parson Brownlow, who
seems to have played out at the North in bis orig
na role of exile and patriot but is still determin
ed to keep himself in the public mind, gets off
the following in letter to the Cincinnati Gazette
But the poor East Tennesseeans have friends
who can be heard respected in their behalf.
They are now ordered into those ice-bound noun
tains of Virginia, to be starved out, frozen to
death, and butchered by superior forces, without
money, clothes, or tents. predict general re-
bellion and revolt, and hope it may come, if they
are forced into Virginia. IF they have the pluck
think they have, they will suffer themselves to
be shot before they will obey the order. They
want to fight their way into Tennessee, where
their families are starving plundered, and OPP
pressed, because the heads of their families in
the United States service. Let it be remembered
tn at while our Generals find it impracticable to
cross into East Tennessee with army and its
necessary transportation, Bragg and Kirby Smith
can cross the same mountains into Kentucky and
invade that State. Let our Government then,
turn over to Brigadier General Carter or Spears
this Cumberland Gap army and its accompani
ments, and | will under-wrte that they will go in
to East Tennessee, take the country, and hold 1t.
| now propose to the Government, in good
faith, to give me the command of fifteen thousand
men, including these East Tennessee Regiments,
and all the outfit necessary, and promise to take
East Tennessee before Christmas, and to hold it
and its railroads. | am in earnest in making this
request. am sick and tired of this criminal and
uncalled for delay in scizing upon the strong
point Of the rebellion Besides, am able to go
into active service, and if l can't get into the
army | must at once start paper at the North,
for the benefit of Northern sympathizers with this
rebellion, and Secession Generals, and Secession
staff officers who ars in the United States army.
W. g. BRuwSLow.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-10-28

SEED WHEAT.-Those in want of a fne article of
seed heat are directed to advertisement in to-
days paper,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-10-28
Prime Seed Wheat,

Early White "Vrgina Blue Stem" to be sold or
exchanged clean Wheat in lots to suit purchasers
II. B. WILLIAMS 4 CO.,
Oct 20, 1863 II Mansion House Building.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-10-28

REFRESHMENTS FOR THE SOI.DIERS.-In coming up
the n. &. Railroad recently gratifed to the
attention and kindness shown HiSbOro and Green's
borO stations to the sick and wounded soldiers the
There many of brave soldiers returning
from the army in a sick and exhausted condition. As
the stopped the places mentioned, ladies',
gentlemen, children and negroes passed through with
coffee, butter winc and abundance of eatables.
giving each soldier much he could besides filling
his cantern and haversack The good people of Hsboro
and Greensboro doing a noble work in this way.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-10-28
MARRIED..

In this town, on the 22d inst. by Rev. Mr.. Jacobs
Mr. Joseph Buxbaum to Miss Therasi Anathau, daugh-
ter of Mr.. S. Anathan-all formerly of Wilmington.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-10-28
VALUABLE L. DESIRABLE PROPERTY
For Sale.
Oct. II, 1854

will sell on Tuesday the / 9TH of November (Court
week. public sale IF sooner disposed oil the
plantation which now reside, adjoining the Depot
grounds of the Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford
Railroad The tract contains about So acres of LAEd,
and 10 well watcrcd. There is a small residence on
the premises. This is of the most eligible loca.
tons for private residence in the ueighborhood OF
Charlotte, being within a half mile of the Public
Square. In my absence inquire of Dr. e. Nye Hutch
inson for further particulars. ASA GEORGE.
Oct. al. l8G2.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-10-28

me DAILY STATE JOCRNAL"-We have received
WV "'' number Of the "Daiy State Journal" pub
.>''s,sn' IL Is issued in advance of the time
-, e'' N'<' OF NoVember) in order to meet the
public favor Two editions a day will be ;ssurd tn.
Evening edition will he issued in time - MAJ -,
mail coming West. that subscribers a, Cb.rIo,,o
for instance and along the lines of the R,iIr,,d.
far as Lincolnton and Morganton will receive The
in few hours after il is Published at Raleigh Term,
e for IL months, So so for s months So G,r ,b-oo
months, and 81 for month Address Jno SpcIn,n
Raleigh.
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Wilmington, Charlotte & Rutherford
1AIL1o

On and after the 10th Of November, the Passenger
Trains will this Road western Divsion) daily,
Sundays excepted, AS follows:
GOING WEST:
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THE LATEST FROM THE NORTH.

The New York and Baltimore papers of Wednesday
last the 22d nst give the following items of Northern
An expedition from the Lincoln army of the Potomac
into Loudon county, Va, Tuesday for the pur
pose of interceptng rebel cavalry force under Capt
Dug, which had been foraging there. Capt. Dug and
80 prisoners were captured, and 10 killed The yam
kee loss killed and four wounded
party of Lincoln cavalry went from Cenreyille TO
the vicinity OF Catetts station Saturday, with the
intention of capturing rebel train on the Orange
Alexandria Railroad; but the enemy having been ap-
prsed of approach took means to prevent the
cess of the expedition. The whole country between
Centreville and the Rappahannock is reported be
swarming with rebel cavalry.
A regiment of infantry, with battery, has beer
sent Island No. FL the Mississippi to punish the
rebels for firing into two Government transports last
Friday night. Gen. Sherman instructed them to
destroy everything in the vicinity. He also
secession families from Memphis in retaliation for this
outrage of the guerrlas
The guerrilla Morgan is still continuing his depreda-
in Kentucky but report says he is actively
sued by cavalry under Gen. DumoEt.
The result of the election in Pennsylvania, so far
"a the State ticket is concerned is still in doubt
The President has issued order directing that sill
persons who have been actually drafted, claiming
emption from military service account of alieuage,
will their applications directly to the Department
of State through their respective Ministers Con-
suls
Eight thousand signatures have been appended to
an appeal from the women of the loyal States, pray
ing for the removal Of all negligent, incompetent,
drunken or knssish men, who in the first hurry
of selection obtained for themselves posts Of re-
sponsibty and that the President will retain in the
army only capable honest, and trustworthy soldiers.
The New York Tribune is of the opinion that unless
the Yankee armies and fleets do something very deci
ded within the sixty days. the great powers of
Europe will inevitably recognize the independence of
the So hern Confederacy, and it urges upon the Yam
commanders with all the eloquence of which is is
master the absolute necessity of abandoning the de-
fensve attitude which they have been reduced, and
at once entering upon active aggressive campaign.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-10-28

| Rsy Col. Danl G. Fowle has been elected to the
Legislature from Wake county, in place of H. W. Mil
| LEI
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CAPTURE OF GALVESTON, TEXAS, BY THE LIN
COLNITES.

-.
The Yankee feet off Galveston, Texas, attacked that
city on the 4th inst Federal steamer past the
battery at Fort Point under u heavy fire. and laid
the Confederate troops, who marched to Virginia
Point. The troops in Galveston left and went to the
same Point The Federal steamers lying off Galveston,
nVe In number, the authorities OF the town four
Gays to remove the women aud children from the place
at the expiration of which time they would she'll the
place if it surrendered The cause of the at
tack rather the initiation of the assault, the
firing into the Harriet Lane by the guns at
Fort Point. The Harriet Lane steamed in under flag
latest telegram from Galveston is dated the 9Th inst
and speaking of the movements of the Federals says
"They landed yesterday again at the Point, but have
not permanently occupied it, having wholesome fear
of cavalry dash. There a sufficient number Of
troops the Island to repe any a.diug. While the
enemy occupy their present position COL Cook is
gagged under orders from Col. DeBray, in removing
such machinery and foundry works can be got of,
and it is not probable that the enemy will 6ud mach
the Island of value.
Orders have also been issued to inform the people
that should troops leave the Island, communication
will be OFF, and those who remain will be
compelled to depend on their means of subsst
ence supplies will be allowed enter the city
bay, and active cavalry forces will continually
along Buffalo bayou, the Trinity, Neches, and Sabine
The determination of the military authorities
to be 10 conne the the bay contiguous the
Island The forces before the city, while very for
mdable feet, is yet sufficient to indicate the flu
ture movements of the enemy our coast and warn
the people residing the of the danger should
the bays and rivers be left unguarded"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-10-28

ka In consequence of the failure of the Council of
'"'e 10 meet at the time designated by Gov. Vance,
'"s i''h inst) the meeting of the Legislature will
MAC place As early rs was expected 1t will not meet
until inc regular time the third Monday in November
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-10-28

CHANGE THE NASE.-A few weeks ago the Yankees
captured Of Gen. Beauregards letters addressed
to Gen. Bragg, concerning tho campaign in Kentucky
and Tennessee. The Northern papers have published
these letters, and the Richmond papers reproduce
ing them. In of the letters Gen. Beauregard
makes the following suggestion:
"By the by, l think ought hereafter, in our
official papers call the Yankees Aboitonists in
stead of 'Federals for they now proclaim not only
the abolition of slavery, but of all constitutional
rights; and that will have q etinging effect on
our Western enemies. | intend to issue a general
order the subject whenever | assume command y
We think it would be better to designate the enemy
"Lincolnites." We hope they will not be called
name is most too respectable for the
villains who are now making upon the South,
numbering men in the presense of their wives and
children, and committing depredations unsurpassed by
the widest savagcs. The Northern soldiers and Off
GERS "Lincolnites, because Lincoln is their
master, and they are as mean as he is.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-10-28

R1s-We copy from the Petersburg Express the fol-
lowing account of an affair in Virginia, which was
somewhat magni6ed by Geographic dispatches:
Cabin Point, Surry CO., Va Oct. 22d, 1862
Dear ExpresIt is with sincere regret that it falls
to lot to report the death of two of promi-
nent citzens-ihat of Mr. Jos. Graves and Mr. J. NJ
Shriyer.
1t appears that they, accompanied by nephew of
Mr. Graves, and free who has long been in the
employ of Mr. Vim. Allen, over jamestown
for the purpose of getting negroes for Mr. Allen
On reaching the shore, they fired into By some
negroes, who were in ambush. Mr. Graves was in
stanty killed Mr. Shrver and the negro were wound
ed, and Mr. Graves nephew, who about twelve
years old, was taken prisoner.
Mr. Shriver fell as if he dead, the negro fed.
The raScalS then proceeded strip Shriver and Graves
of their clothing. Having finished Shrver thinking
inns ms best time for escape, and knowing that the
most, not all, of their guns empty arose and
ran towards the creek He gained it and SWAN about
half way across, when he overtaken by some of
them who pursued him in n boat, where they drowned
him by pushing him under with their oars
Tue negro gained the Greek marsh sunk himself in
the mud He witnessed the drowning of Shriver. He
states that while sunk in the mud his pursuers came
so near hndng him that of them stepped on his
hand After they had given up the pursuit, he left
his hiding place and made for the main land On
reaching the barn OF the Neck of Land farm, he was
ordered to halt, when he fed and made good his
escape.
The negro was wounded in three places the GrSt
ball entered the groin the second glanced around the
front part of the SKULL the third passed through the
side of the neck II is thought that none are fatal
The death of Graves and Shriyer is an irreparable
less to the citizens of Surry MrGraves was Common
wealihs Attorney. The death of both is sincerely
GREETED by all who knew them.
The negro states that no white person is the
Island at ali. 1t is perfect COLONY of half-sarYed
negroes, aud ought to be broken up
Respectfully yours, 4.
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FROM THE WEST.

CuATrASooGA, October 25.-We have nothing from
the Gap. All quiet in the direction Of Nashville.
BuelPs movements not spoken of-nOthng is known
of them General Bragg has gone to Richmond, and
Polk is in command during his absence.
MOBILE, October 24.-The Advertiser and Register
has despatch dated Holly Springs, October 23d which
says that the troops of this command reviewed
to-day by General Price, presenting agreeable dis
play of military discipline.
Reliable Intelligence has been received that fresh
Federal leyes arriving at Memphis in considerable
numbers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-10-28

A CONFEDERATE NAvY.-The London cores
pendent of the New York Times, in a recent let
ter, says:
wrote you weeks ago that the Confederates
were building and buying a navy here. The two
formidable steamers which have gone out, though
MOI SO powerful as they were represented, will
soon be followed by four or FIVE others. Some OF
these rams of great strength and express
ly built for the Confederates the others are some
of the fastest steamers that were ever built the
CLYDE Two or three months will see the Con-
federates in possession of not q large but very
strong and efficient navy, for which the North
will 60 we'll to be prepared.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-10-28

R9F The Confederate steamer $780," under Capt.
Semmes is alarming Yankeedom by her operations on
the New York papers state that she has destroyed
IA yankee vessels within the past few weeks and they
predict that unless she captured yankee commerce
will suffer great injury.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-10-28

COSFEDERATE SENAToR.-We have received COM
munication suggesting the name of Col Duncan n.
McRae suitable person for the Confederate
Senate in place of Hon. Geo. Davis, the present Sena
tor. The Communication i. too lengthy for Puhiiea-
ton while there is such thirst for war news We
suppose the writer is not particularly opposed 10 Dir
Davis but takes it for granted that change is to be
made by the party in the ascendancy in the Legs
ture, and therefore suggests the name of Col Achae
We not opposed to Col. AcRae, but we see no
reason for turning out Mr Davis. He is an honest,
faithful and industrious public servant-not talking
Senator, but a working one, and a man who is DIS
posed do right regardless of consequences to him.
self If be is displaced it cannot be looked On IN any
other light than display of party hatred and poti-
cal persecution But think unnecessary for our
correspondent to suggest any name for MIR Davis
place because if the majority of the Legislature has
determined to make a change, think the successful
man will not be Mr. McRae, but Mr. Holden or Mr.
Graham If Mr Graham wants it, of course Mr. Holden
will stand no chance. The friends of Graham are
very willing accept the services of Holden IN pushing
them forward, but they unwilling to reward him
with high Office.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-10-28

VIII, CHAR. RUTH. RAILRoAD.-The annual meet
ing of the Stockholders of the Wilmington Charlotte
and Rutherford Railroad Company held in Lin
eolnton Wednesday last, the 22d inst. DR. ". T. J
Miller, Of ClearelAnd, presided, and JAS /. McCallum
acted AS Secretary.
The usual business Misunderstanding the
Reports of the President and other officers, &c The
Board of Directors authorized subscribe such
sum they may think proper for the establishment of
works Deep River las recommended by a late Rail-
road Conrcntion) for the manufacture of Railroad
ison &c.
The following gentlemen elected Directors for
the ensuing year II. W Onion and c. C. Henderson of
Lincoln A. G.. logan of Rutherford, G. Dickson Of
Clcsveland s. ". Davis of Mecklenburg, S. II. Wakup
of Union, 5. w Cole of Arson, W. l. Steele of Rich
mond, r, S. French of Robescn Jno. A. Mcdowell of
Bladen, Jos Green of Brunswick, R. II. Cowan and
John Dawson Of New Hanover. Ncs,rs Green and
and Van Bokyn.
II. W. Guion was reelected President.
Officers for the Eastern Divsion-N. S. Carpenter
r. P Atkinson, Chief Engineer and Master of Trans
portntion; J. B. Gayle, Master of Machinery; c. NJ
Thompson, Road Master.
Officers for the Western Divsion-B. S. Guon, En-
gineer and Superintendent; Y. 4. McFee Treasurer.
The Road is completed ten miles beyond Lincoln
ton, and graded to Shelby; but enough iron at
hand to finish it to the latter place. On the lower
enc 1t lie flashed to within 23 miles of Rockingham
in Richmond county; from that point to Charlotte,
part is under contract and negotiations pending for
letting the balance to contractors.
Rockingham, Richmond county, WAS selected as the
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THE NEWS.

1 Latest news will be- found in another column, or at
Las, that portion which appears to be reliable
The attack of the enemy upon the Railroad between
rb,,.stou and Savannah handsomely repulsed The
Isted Lncolnites in their hasty retreat, threw away
us kuapsacks &c, and left their dead on the field.
There is nothing of any Importance from Virginia,
from the Western armies.
The bockaders off Charleston on Friday last captured
A. British steamer Scotia while trying to run into Char
,or with an assorted cargo. The captain and crew es-
rrd with the mail bags. papers &c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-10-28

MORE SoLDIERs 1T will be from the following
Order Of the Secretary of War that the Government
now calls for the services of all between the ages of
eighteen and forty years:
Adjutant and Inspector Generals Office,
Richmond, October 20, 1861 I
ofcer' commanding Camps of Instruction under the
Conception Acts, will cause the enrolment of con-
SCRIPTS to be extended all men not subject to ex-
emtIon who between eighteen and forty years of
"Ee. by command of the Secretary of War.
JOHN WITHERS, A Adit Gen
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Advertisements for the Daily will be inserted In the
Tri-Weeky free Of charge. This is inducements
which fail the attention Of advertisers
The above rates apply only to the daily paper. Ad-
versements will be inserted in the Weekly paper
the usual regular rates. ris One dollar per squ"re for
tie fret insertion and twenty five cents for each sub
segment insertion.
Address JOHN SpELNAE,
Editor and PROPRIETOR,
Oct. II, 1854 Raleigh, n. 9.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-10-28

bgThe Episcopal Convention of the Northern
States have been giving themselves good deal of
trouble lately the Church affairs of our States
The Confederate Epscopalians have completed
the organization of communion of their own, and
will save the Northerners the trouble. The first
general council will meet in Augusta, Ga, OF the
18th of November next.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-10-28

INCONSISTENCY ExPosED-The Richmond Enquirer
has recently been exposing the Inconsistency OF the
Richmond Examiner The Examiner finds fault with
the Government about nearly everything. Last week
the Examiner had article blaming the Government
for buying the whole cotton crop of the Confed-
crate States when il could have been bought for
per pound, ard holding it as a basis for the
Confederate currency. Whereupon the Enquirer
quotes from the Examiner of October, 1861, just one
year ago, show that that paper itself 1.-THE Examner
opposed the Government buying the cotton, and de-
nouuced chose who advocated it. One year ago the
Examiner denounced those who wanted the Govern
ment to buy Coton-noW il denounces the Government
for not doing The grumblers and ault-fnders are
determined not to be satisfied with anything done by
the Administration of President Davis, even at the
risk of cripplng and injuring the of the South
Generally, the grumblers disappointed men, or
entertain personal spite towards the President
and his Cabinet. Those who control the Richmond
Examiner may be cassed among such persons.
ANOTHER ExrrD1rlos.-The Lincolnites have been
preparing another Naval expedition of gigantic pro-
portions assal the Southern This expedition
is said be nearly ready SAIL But where the first
attack is be made is not known-probably Charles
ton Savannah, Mobile, or Wilmington. The New
York Advertiser, after remarking that the feet 'w
be stronger in point of armament and class of ships
tkan any feet which has embarked offensive
movement" says:
'These are by enigmatical assertions. as
the events of very few weeks viii prove. When
success has crowned these efors-as il most surely
will dove shall be in possession OF ports by means
which will close them effectually against armed
cunning opposition. The season will not be unpro-
pitious even has been suggested. In the early
part of November, last year, achieved the great
victory of Port Royal and the latter part of De-
cember the victory by Burnside, in North Carolina
True the latter in measure, disastrous, but this
was the result of more serious causes than the ee
mentS."
We hope ample preparation has been made to re-
ceive this expedition of robbers and murderers.
If Lincoln does recall his infamous proclamation
let every invader who falls into hands be executed
forthwith, in accordance with State laws against in
surrectionsts.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-10-28

alleged Rebellion i" ora.-The Dubuque
Qowa) Times asserts, con the best authority, that
in certain neighborhood in Madison county, the
secessionists who have been alarmed at the recent
capture of some of their confederates, have armed
themselves, and swear that they will resist the
officers of the government in any attempt to ar
rest them. The neighborhood is populous one
for Central Iowa, and the dominant sentiment is
secession. Pickets are out nightly, watching for
the expected coming of government officers. This
[says the Tines is certainly bad state of affairs
1t is active and impudent rebellion right in the
midst of one of the most loyal States in the Union
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1862-11-06

all Union men. GChcers. | lay in the
Knoxville Jail with some Of the best and
noblest hearted Germans who ever breathed
Union men put there for their principles.
| left them there in July. Some escaped;
some died; some followed me into Ohio, and
are at Cincinnati now. The Dutch are all
right. [Applause M e
ppowNInv' ppIyATr kpx,fcp To S,,.rr,