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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-29

THE BATTLE or PA RIDcE.-Tf6aa Gen.
Van Dorn's report Of the fight at Pea Ridge,
light. Beyond doubt it was = brilliant and hard
fought battle, resulting 10 decided victory for
the Confederate arms. The enemy had set out on
march Of invasion nith the avowed deterInina.
lion to subjugate Arkansas aud capture ForL
Smith. But after the shock or an encounter With
Van Dorm be was forced 70 s.A back ioto Mis-
souri, leaving four handred prisoners 10 our
hands, and three Thousand killed and wounded on
the field The total abandonment Of their enter
prise o. sabjugation is the most conclusive ovi-
dence 80 the world that the enemy completely
yorsted by Cen Van Dorm Richmond Wig,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-29
North Carolina
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

This Company the oldest and most reliable in the
State, insures white persons for term of years
during continuance of life, moderate terms. Slaves
insured for five years, for two-thirs of their
market value. For insurance apply to
TIlOS. ". DEWEY, Agt.,
Ian Ia 1862 3m at Branch Bank N. C.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-29
FEELING FOR THE DYING.

IA letter from distinguished Physician to . Friend
DEAR SIR: Our friend will make his exit ip a
few days at farthest | beg you to remain with
him. / know your humanity will, as much as in
your power lies, smooth the avenues to death, and
even in seme degree make his death bed easy In
truth, the physical process OF death is generally
not very painful; for although the difficulty ot
respiration sometimes excites kind of struggle
yet frequently the dying obviously suffer nothing.
In those especially who die Of chronic diseases
the gradatOn is slow and distinct, aud in reality
they appear to lanSuish for complete dissolution
| have known some to express great unoasincss
when recalled from beginning insensibllity by the
cries of their friends. The approach of actual
death produces state similar TO that of falling
asleep sensation is diminished exactly in proper
ton to the decrease OF the vital functions--ali
impressions are impaired, and the patients snly
wish for absolute rest Even ia acute diseases. a
degree of rsensibility often precedes death con.
siderable time. Daring this interval, b tween n-
sensb blity and the absolute cessation OF mortal
existence, be it the task of your humauiy my
friend to prevent the relations and offc:ous at
tendants irum expressing useless pity and nfet-
ing useless pain. Abstain from the cruel custom
of forcing liquids into his mouth, when he can no
longer swallow-djsturb him not-suffoeate him
uot---draw not the pillow--let him pass peaceaby
--and when he ceases to Breathe let the room be
kept as quiet as if he were in transitory sleep.
BE not rrecipitatc in laying him out; for it is
too certain that in this helpless situation he is
sensible of all the crueties practced upon him,
although he has become unable to express his SEN
satious. The testimony of many, recovered from
apparent death, leaves no doubt upon the subject
After two or three hours, however, the body will
have become quite cold, and the limbs begin to
grow rigid--the remains Of sensibility will then
L., bol Il, L.,
may be thrown open anu the body laid cut. 1t
must remain unbured, nevertheless, until some
appearance of putreiaction- has taken place.. This
is the only sufficient security against the revls
things of life and indicates the proper time for in-
termcut.. .4s# r..E--a-srf a..a s-ss as
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-29

FEDERAL p2IsoNERs.-About one thousand
Prisoners passed up the river last night, says the
Selma (Ala.) Reporter, board the steamer ST.
Charles and Jas. Battle route for Montgomery.
They we're principally irun Indiana, Ohio, and
Michigan and were quite free in saying that when
they got out of their present condition they
would not fight for the abolitionsts again.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-29

SALT.-The editor of the Statesvillc Express
says he has taken pains to ascertain the pros
pect of getting salt at the Virginia Salt Works.
1t can be had there in limited quantities, bush
els or 200 pounds for each horse.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-29
BILE NEGROES
For. Sale

By virtuc of Deed of Trust to me executed on the
9Th of Feb'y 1860 by JohnO. King, for certain pur-
noses therein mentioned will proceed to sell at the
Court House door the of Charlotte Tuesday
of April court lit being the 2sth day of the month
ave valuable lk.Ir HEGROES-one man, three women
and ,,pe child JOHN A. YOUNG, Trustee
By ". l.. WRtsTuS, AIRY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-29

BANKs.-The Merchants Bank of Newbern is
now doing business at Greensboro, having been
removed from Newbern to that place on the ap-
proach of the enemy. The Bank of Commerce of
Newbern has opened Office at the Company s
ShonS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-29
CONFEDERATE GOVERNMENT.

Jefferson Davis of Mississippi President.
Alex H Stephens of Georgia, Vice President.
j. P. Benjamin, of Louisiana, Secretary of State.
G.. w. Randolph, of Virginia. Secretary of War.
C. G. Memminger, of South Carolina, Secretary
of the Treasury.
s. r. Mallory, of Florida, Secretary of the Navy
Thos. H. Watts, of Alabama, Chief of the Depart
ment of Justice or Attorney General.
J. II. Reagan, of Texas. Postmaster General.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-29
NORTHERN ITEMS.

Slaves stampeding from the Mary land
border counties to the District of Columbia since
the passage of the emancipation act. While the
appropriation of thirty millions to pay the two
and three years volunteers was being discussed on
Thursday, Mr. Vallandigham said it not a
deficiency to be met but defacation in the War
Department to be provided for.
The following is a copy of handbill posted
up in Alexandra on Thursday night aud pulled
down next morning: -
"Grand Confederate Victory at Cornth.
Yankee Doodle once moro defeated.
General Prentiss and Brigade Captured. go
Noble Bcauregard Gud bless him,
r- still uninjured ze a-s .=s.ss.
Cheer up, friends of the noble cause, aud return
thanks to Almighty God for our victory over the
base hordes of Yankee invaders. and never, never
despair. - SECEsH GIRL"
Ex-SECRETARY CAMERON ARREsTED.-Phila-
delphia, April 15.-Ex-Secretary Cameron was
arrested in this city to-day warrant issued by
the SheriG's officers, On complaint of Pierce But
ler for alleged Illegal detainment in For: Lafay-
ette Tonight hundred citizens, headed by
number Of public officers visited the residence of
Mr. Butler and regaled him with the noise OF horns
fddles and other dseordant instruments.
Mr. Cameron had made ready to start for Europe
at an early period, aud this arrest will materially
interfere with his arrangements. & -s.s.a e.
Mr. Wall and friends, of Burlington, ~ j.
have been in town all day, waiting to castiga Sir
Cameron for the arrest of Mr Wall last fall sa e-
The ex-Seeretary is guarded by the United
States Marshal, the District Attorney, and others
For the present Mr. Cameron has declared his
intention not to sail for Russia until the case in
question is disposed of. asa- $50
The arrest took him entirely by surprise, and
occasioued much notification 4-...-a- s@fs
p5-The Hon. Theodore Frclinghuy.cn died at
his residence in Newark, n. j., on Saturday, the
18th inst, after lingering illness. lie was Is
years of age. , ...-.. -s.r..4s e.. s--ss s..zts-
CINCINNATI, April 15.-The Cincinnati Com
mercial has information from reliable man, who
left the battle ground at Shiloh Thursday
lie estimates the Federal loss in killed at from
1900 to 500; wounded, 500 to 4 oGe; missing.
$500. -. ~ -.s ~ -a So
STORMY SESSION OF THE CABINET-The New
York Herald's Washington correspondence, April
18th, says: --..s g..
The Cabinet meeting to-day was stormy, and
new phases and slumberine preju9ces are said to
have been developed; but the frmness of the
President for what he believed to be the best in
terests of the nation, supported by the Secretary
of State and Postmaster General, amidst all the
complications that existed, prevailed over all ep
position.
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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-29


BARBARIrIEs While the members of Lin
coins Congress are laboring to excite the horror
of the civilized world by the Investigation of
imaginary barbarities praeticed upon their dead at
Manassas, we have it in power 10 venilate a
deed more atrocious than any that has ever before
come under our observation, performed by one OF
Ball Nelson's soldiers at the fight at PiketoD, KY
This fend carried to Catlettsburs, after the fight,
for exhibition, the CORY head Of former friend, ;,
whom be bad found wounded, and, demanding
surrender, was answered by pistol shut from the
hand of the dying man, which SO enrssed bin,
that, after killing his brave OPP nent, lie cut #
his head Having exhibited the trophy until it
became offensive, be boiled off the flesh and pre-
served the skull This statement is youehcd fer
by writer in the Wilmington Journal, who was
at the time under arrest in Gail ttsburg on
suspicion of sympathy with the South, AM re-
ceived it from bis guards, If history records
more fendish act than this, We are Ignorant Of the
fact.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-29

THREE CHEERs FOR GEN. KERBY SMITH!-
We understand the citizens of Jonesborough,
Tenn, were surprised last Saturday morning by
the sudden appearance in their midst of an armed
force, who quite unceremoniously attacked the
liquor establishments and captured two or three
hundred gallons Of the 'sgood eritterl' And,
horrid TO tell they poured it out into the streets
This nlaneuvre was accomplished without the loss
of single man! But from the smell on the
streets, stranger passing along would have
thought the town was .'in liquor.
The still-houses and groceries in Carter county
were also smashed up. This is hex in the right
direction, and We can only sag hit him asaiu.-
Bristol AGrocate. e~+ - "@sa
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-29

Rea- The 10th Annual Convention Of the Pro
testant Episcopal Church of North Carolina will
be he'd at Chapel Hill on the second Wednesday in
May, being the 14th of the month.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-29

AccIpRNT-W eek before last, private White
hurst of Capt. Coles company, I'd cavalry, near
Knston, was killed by the accidental discharge of
bis own gun while on picket duty. e
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-29

PERsoNaL.-Col St. Leger Grenfell, Capt
Griffin and Mr. Kmbrough, lately reached Charles
ton from abroad The former gentleman, who
was lately Colonel in the British. army, is on
his way to Richmond, desiring to enter cepfed-
crate seryice -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-29

Our TITLE PApERs-The Richmond Exam-
ner calls attention to the fact that the yankee
vandals are in the habit of destroying court
houses wherever they can; and infers that the
object is to DESTROY the title to lands &c, so that
should the robbers get possession, it mar be diff
cult for the real owners to show their tito.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-29

A STATEMENT
of the xii led. rrountEed and captured an the seq
erat battles oul ether engagements in the
year 1861.
FEDERAL SUCCESSES.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-03-15

oI 10 coerced association, Civil war there
'ore cannot be betveen States held bv their
volitlon only. This rule Of voluntary sssocfa.
tion, which cannot fail to be con:syv.,i,,
by securing Just and impartial rovernrns.,
OF home, does not diminish the securitv os
the obligation by which the Confederate
States may be bound to fOreigs nations
In proof Of this 1t Is to be remembered that.
at the frst moment Of asserting their right
Of secession. these States proposed settle.
meut on the basis Of common Iibilty. for
the obligations Of the General Govern.
ment.
Fellow-cilizcns, after tbs struggle of ages
had consecratcd the right of Engiish.
men to constitutional representative Gov.
ernment, our Colone ancestors we're forced
to Vindicate that birthright by an appeal
to arms. Success crowned their ef'irts.
aud they provided for their prosperity q
peaceful remedy against future aggression.
The tyranny Of an uubridled m siority. the
most 0dious uud least responsible form OF
despotism. has deuied us both the right
and the remedy. Therefore we are In arms
TO renew such sacrifices as our fathers made
to the holy cause Of constitutional liberty.
Al the darkest hour of our struggle the
provisional gives place to the permanent
Government. After series Of success aud
victories, which covered our arms with clio.
~, We have recently met with serious dis
aster. But ia the heart Of people resoly.
ed to be free these disasters tend but to
stimulate to increase resistance. To show |
ourselves worthy Of the Inheritance beouetb |
ed to as by the patIiOls Of the Revolution, |
we must emulate that heroic devotion which |
made reverse 10 them but the eruicible in |
which their patriotism was re6ned.
With confidence ia the wisdom aud yir.
tue OF those who will share with me the re.
sponsibility aud aid me In the conduct of |
public affairs securely relying ON the pat.
rlotism and courage of the people, Of which |
the present war has furnished so many exam. |
ples.I deeply feel ihe weight of the responsi.
bilties l now, with unaffected difiidence, |
am about to assume and fully realizing |
The inadequacey Of human power TO guide |
nnd sustain, my hope is revereully fixed on
Him whose favor is ever vouehsafed to the
cause which is Just. With humble graft.
.nde and alteration, acknowledging the
Providen ce which has so visibly protected
he Confed eracy during its brief bnt evest.
ul career, to Thee, oh God, / truslingly
commit myself, and prsyerfully invoke Thy
blessing on my country aud its cause.
JEFF DAVIS
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-03-15

headstrong arrogance, yet defer to her die
tation and follow her leod--and suppose IN,
old league between the Slave Power of III,
South and Sham Democracy of the Nortl
renewed, ns il surely would be--babit apd
interest copspiring 10 dictated such a reviva
- what is to be the fate Of the outspoken
Interchangeable opponents Of both, who would
scorn TO nsk their forgiveness even il they
were not certain Of being refused II
what sort Of country will this, under
such restoration, be for those who stead.
lastly maintain the right Of all Liberty 4?
The enemies Of the Union in Europe--
whether OF American or Of foreign birth
have persistngly and successfully labored
10 deprive US Of the sympathes Of the lib.
eral, lust and humane, on the assumption
fadt Stdrery has nothing 10 do aeiM This
eoHtsSt--that we are as devoted TO its inter.
ests and its perpetuation as the rebels are
What must lie the confusion and chagrin
OF the GaspOrias and Brights who have IN.
held our cause under circumstances IN which
prudence would have couseled resrye, if we
should now transform this SANDER Of our
enemies into o blasting truth
Suppose the policy recommended as ere.
construction" TO prevail, what shall prevent
the Tennessee rebels re-electing Harris
Governor, With a legislature to match. and
then trying and hnusing Andrew John
son, Brownlow, E'herige, etc for treason
10 resisting the authority and subverting
the independence Of the State ? We know
already how intense is The naligniiy OF these
0affied trsitors- shall say that, being
unable to destroy the Union, they may
not at least glut their vepgence on its man.
ful upholdcrs? Where is the safyguard of
the loyul citizens Of any rebel Siate under
a Reconstruction" which sqrrenders those
States to the rebels
Suppose they should he restrained from
legal prosecution by mutual amnesty or
Other act OF oblivion, what is 10 prevent
their hunting, harassing outragiDg Union.
lists, just as they did in The outset Of the
ebelion Who does not know that the
mouths Of outspoken Uuonists were stop.
ped with tar, and their demonstrations Of
loyalty suppressed by every outrage aud
ndignily, one little year ago Is there
any rational ground for h. ping that the
Lincoln hrelngs" who venture to accept
post st'omceS, collectorShipS, ETC., in 1868,
will not be tre$trd as they would have been
n 1861.
Men who believe in the Union and the
it em6otlies ! the hour of danger
5 not past--it is just before u A IRE.
on q Pro-Slavery basis will be
/ virtual triumph of the rebellion. 1t will
enable the rebels to regain by craft all they
have lost by violence. 1t will secure to
treason the just rewards of loyalty and
ruth. BE warned and be resolute, or the
claims which you consent to reimpose on
The slaves OF traitors will be inmovably fast.
tened on yourselves.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-03-15

'tbe knd 70 each other iof ths night Il coming a.,
When Mend. and shsn tsosh, ps'shAnss may b rao.
The opportunities for doing good to others
come to us daily. Aye, hourly. and could
we bat lay aside our sel6shness and in
prove then. how many hearts would be made
lighter, ,sud many a care-w worn asxious faes
now o'ershadowsd with grief would beam
with happipess, whilst we would be amply
repaid. IN our Increased feelings Of delight
and pleasure iu things arpspd rs; for as We
promote the happiness Of others. 60 shall
our own be increased. We in reality are
The greatest losers Think you the lonely
soldier. as be lies down 10 bis tent, Is regret
ting the many kie6 acts be may have done
bis fellow mang All mol be loves to Ilnger
over the memory Of them. aud as be thinks
Of the changes that may come to him, 10 the
coming battle Of the morrow, he wishes
that they could be multiplied, as the sands
Of the sea shore-and his mind wonders
back TO the last parting seen 6, With the loy.
ed ones he may not meet again, until togelb-
ef they shallstaOd, in the New Jerusalem.
the City not made with hands, How
memory clisgS to their kind towing words.
aad he biesses them f6s oil their thought.
falness fur bis comfort and happiness. What
bitter, bitter tears many Of Us have shed.
for hasty unkind words, spoken TO those
over whom the snow OF ofeighreeu hundred
and siz,y-two spreads i,seIf, ike winding
that could we recall, We
would give worlds, we're they ours TO give.
Happy are they who stand beside the grave
OF loved ones, and think Of no unkind act or
word toward those who sleep so quietly,
regardless Of remorse, whichco mes too late.
From the protesting christian, golden oppor.
tunities are hourly fleeing for the claiming
Of the glorious promise: 'Inasmuch as re
have done It unto one Of these, We haze
done it unto me-" etc. To them is Riyea
The privilege of standing beside the dying
bed, and pointing upward to the green
selds, and liying waters. Aye, coald We
bot realize how great are our privileges for
helping each other. and making the path Of
duty lighter aud brighser. and SO becoming
more sssimala,ed to Him, whose Image we
should reflect 10 our daily walk and conver.
sation, Il each would go forth feeling that
this may be our last day. and this our last
opportunity for doing good to all, what a
pleasant world this would be, how each
would strive to out do the other. Ths
command Love Thy neigbbor as .bysslf"
would be found written upon every mans
brow. Then see to it my friend, that ye
cast not away the precious stones that lie
in your path daily. and may be bad for the
gathering. and add glory to the crown you
shall wear ''up there"
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1862-03-15
Giving the m,t,.n.

she gave bin The mittenlthe villagers said,
And that they alleged was the reason
why Ray Als went as private last spring,
10 light for suppression Of irenson.
Whether gossip speak idly or wisely twas tru,
That bis glances grew colmer and colder.
And smiles never more to his lips came again
Since the day he enlisted soldier.
And June Dasbway--what said she the while I
She smiled, but she trembled all over,
And tore the pale crosses to Aowery snow
When they spoke Of her wandering lover.
Listened, pressing her bodice tight over her
heart,
When the wire thrilled the grim battle store,
or Lexington lost, of its heroes laid low,
Meeting death on the red Geld Of glory,
Then winter came on, and plying hearts
Told of soldiers wan, weary rrost.bitten
And June stole away TO her grundmother's side
To ask-"Couldn't knit mitten ~
Ray Allis iscomming on sick'soldierss leave
How quickly the bright needles quiver
"Tll soon have them done, and one man the less
On guard shall now tremble and shiver
but Ray must not know this heart, turning
Traitor, takes back all those hasty words
Spoken said would never be his If he went
must keep the rash promise unbroken.
"lIl take them to him, to see if they ft,
Or, If needs be some stitches to alter.
And ii be is better and happy at heart,
know that my speech will not falter.
But IL he should be very sorry, or sick,
Or look very weary and onely-
Stay, am quite sure can meet him again
Courage juno, for briefmoment only.o
=
Friend Ray, will you try them? knit ,bem
for YOU"
A smile lit his face sad and sober.
While holding bis had lightly over ber own.
The kneeliDg form tire mbed all over.
This fits very well, the other last try,
To make them both right Iii endeavor."
He threw back his cloak-"June Dashawav
deer,
One mitten henceforth and forever =
And now couldn't such sweet story tell?
How the girl, with her eyes softly shining,
Jrept closer beside the arm lonely for aye,
Around it her slight fingers twining.
And murmured some words in womanish way,
Something all about soldiers and glory
And then that the mitten might not want q
hand,
She gave him her own. That's the story.