The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-11-11
EASTERN FORTH CAROLINA
Ad,,oDce of the FeaerUis.

EASfEhN nS''AA'~
Adrance Of the Feosr0Ls.
The report of the advance of tic Yankees
toqords the Wilmington aud Weldon Railroad, is
confirmed, and collision with QUA troops has
actually taken place.
We learn by passengers by the Geiasboro train
Yesterday evening that the Yankees passed up the
line of the Tar River, and landed with reinforce
ments, to the number, some say, of ten thousand,
and came in conflict with three regiments of our
troops-the Goth, 59th and 18th n. Con Mon-
day, the Sd inst.
From passengers we understand that the 10Th
Regt. was stationed some distance below the 09th
and 18th near to Greenvilie, but on the advance
of the Yankees fell back from the town to Swift
Creek, and sent courier for the other regiments
to go down. The Goth, however, got into the
fight before the reinforcemcnts arrived, aud
fought most gal!antly-Col Ii. X. Burgwyn COM
mandIng-but were forced to fall back still far
Their 10 doing so, one of the companies Of the
regiment, drew the pursuing Yankee cavalry into
an ambush and opened such fire upon them that
nearly every rider endorsed. fuckers cav
alry Immediately made charge upon the dis
conIfited Yankees aud cut them up savagely. The
other regiments got into the fight at some period
of the day, and acted in gallant manner, but We
have no particulars Of their action. We were
unable to ascertain the name of the Captain OF
the 10th who SO distinguished himself
The loss of the enemy is unknown. The 10Th
is reported to have lost 40 mcn-10 killed and
80 wounded Others say but . were killed
Raleigh Journal, Noe. .5M.
FURTHER PARTICULARS.
We have further particulars of the skirmish
near Hamilton and of the operations of the Yam
KEGS as they advance. For the following facts we
IL pbo tvitn
of what he recites:
The enemy having landed large forces at Wash
ineton on Sunday morning advanced towards
Hamilton, their advance guard consisting of about
1000 infantry, several pie ccs Of artillery aud three
companies of the 'Wnite Horse" cavalry. Three
companies of the 10Th n. e. Troops, Colonel Bur-
gwyn, occupied Williamson that morning, the
remainder of his regiment being at Rawls Mill.
On learning Of the advance of the Yankees md
that he was likely be cut off, Col. B. fell back
to Old Ford and subsequently to Rawrs holly
pressed by the enemy S cavalry. Before he could
join the remainder Of the regiment the charge Of
the enemys cavalry took place, mentioned in our
notice of yesterday. Twice did the three compa-
MICS of the gallant Goth repulse the entire advance
guard, which is represented composed wholly
Of new ievies, and which would not stand the fire
Of the Goth. OF course a mere handful of men
could not resist the advance Of so large body,
and after firing nine rounds into them aud killing
and wounding about 80 Gas subsequently
learned J the 26th fell back in excellent order to
within few miles Of Tarboro
The Yankees now have possession of Hamilton,
or rather What tcds Hamiiton-for We understand
they have almost obliterated the town-frng
buildings, demolshing what escaped the flames,
and committing the most horrible outruSos upon
all ages and both sexes.
Their force at Hamilton is ascertained to be
10000 infantry, 80 pieces of artillery and large
force Of cavalry. Our troops moving and will
bring these fellows to a reckoning. Gen. Martin
is at the head of our forces assisted by other dis
tineushcd generals, and Gov. Vance is at Tarbo-
70 encouraging the men by his presence.
Gen. Foster is reported to be in command of
the Yankee expedition.
The losses of the Goth reported by US yesterday,
at 10 killed aud 80 wounded, is now said to be
about correct. The wounded number %; the kill
ed 10.
The 18th and 59th, did not participate in the
fight beyond the firing of few scattered shotssa
fuckers cavalry duty elsewhere.
We are happy to learn that our troops have
ceeded in bringing with them set of the most no.
torious scoundres urhung, captured in Beaufort,
Pitt, Martini &c. They number some sixty, it is
said, rank traitors ever graced sapling
We have heard but four of their names, viz : H.
NJ davenport, H. W. Jones, w llsOn Lamp ana
Alternately Hall. Lamb is an unmitgated villain
It is said. He has made fine business of forg-
ing Bowie Knives, &c, for the Yankees, and has
not only always refused to help assist his coun-
trymen, but has always assisted in hunting them
down and betraying them--Roieigh journal,
Nor. 9Th.
LATER.
AL sorts of rumors came with the trains yester-
day evening from the East and North.
A battle YVES expected yesterday Tarboro'
and our force is represented sufficient to meet
that ofthe Yankees.
All was quiet in the neighhorhood of Kinston.
FROM Weldon we are assured that the Yankees
at Scotland neck on Tuesday morning. This
is from refugees direct from that quarter
They say the enemy first made their appear
ancc in eight transports, md that they have
now, or rather on Tuesday, 10000 men with ar
tllery and cavalry.
We understand telegram was received in this
city yesterday stating that the Yankees had ad
vanccd to within y miles Of Weldon. 1t seems
almost certain that an attack on Weldon is the