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From the Wilmington Journal.
"SERG'T COOK, I'D N. G. REGIMENT"

CAMP NEAR RICHMNoD, July 10, 1862.
Mr. Editor; When an act of bravery closesthe
life of General or any other officer the country Is
grieved that he has fallen all conspre in handing
his name down to posterity and the young are
melted to emulate his example, Yet, when Z
poor private bravely meets his fate perhaps while
daring death to its very teeth in the support of
noble and righteous cause, he falls unhonored
and unsung and no one knows whether he met
his death while bravely doing his duty was
slain lille skulking from the field Of danger, un-
less there be found some apprecatve friend to do
justice to his memory. And would that some
one more able than had taken the task of doing
Justice to the name of one who, though humble in
position, was one of North Carona's most worthy
sons.
1t was during the hottest part of The engage
ment with the enemy on Tuesday, July the first,
that the act of bravery of which | will now speak
was performed A Louisiana Regiment with
which was then fighting (my own Regiment
being scattercd( had lost their flag. | suppose
the bearer was shot down and the flag thus lost in
the excitement Of the charge. The Colonel at
tempted to form his Regiment several times, but
having no flag with which to form upon-and every
thing being in confusion-and men falling around
us every minute from the effects Of the enemys
destructive fire of grape and canister from their
Artillery, he met with but little success. A
called for a.fag which to form the Regiment,
when young man rushed out shouting here is a
North Carolina flag but it don't matter, come. on
boys. With dealening cheer for the Old North
State the brave Louisianans took their places in
line, despite the dcathly hail of missiles around
them. Scarcely had the Reg iment. formed before
the flag staff was cut in two by bullet near the
hands Of its bearer, but it again seized and
borne before the Regiment by its heroic bearer
The General spoken of asked him his name, and [
heard him answer Cook, 2nd n. G., a Serg't
Immediately after a she'll bursting in contact
with the flag it was torn to atoms and the brave
ensign knocked down, but he Immediately arose
and shouting to his comrades to on, rushed
to the trent. The General shouted, ego it North
Carolina ~ "Il swear you shall be promoted"
But the poor fellow did not live to receive the
reward Of his bravery; ball soon struck him and
he fell near in advance of line while coolly
loading and firing at the enemy-Our Regiment
retired few PAGES under the heavy fire of their
artillery, and | saw him no more. Wounded aud
tired | left the field, but since then l have often
thought Of that brave boy, and regretted that he
did not live tc fill higher position and to the
fruit of his bravery.
He has gone and let those who knew him and
who We're his friends be consoled by the thought
that he died emily as the true patriot can die-at
the post Of danger in the defence of right
Truly, ALBANIAN.
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NOT ICE.

will SELL as Receiver in the town of Charlotte, on
Tuesday the 18th day of August, tract of Land con-
tanning As acres, on McAlpins Creek, Mecklenburg
county, known the 'Sample tract" formerly be-
longing to Yates & Mcintyre.
One tract of $50 acres on head waters of McKee's
creek Mecklenburg county, known the Balm mine
tract formerly the property of Yates Mcintyre. Vim
McCombs, Esq can give further PARTICULARS being
agent for the firm of Yates Mcintyre.
Lots No. 3S4 and 385, Ward No /, in the town of
Charlotte, which w Robson resides.
Tract Of % acres, the Mint in Charlotte 'front.'
ing Trade street. and a valuable Nine returned by
II. B. Williams agent for Northern company.
Five six fine Boiling Cloths, some Mill Irons and
Patent Medicines
Terms-Cash confirmation of the sale by the
Court-note and good security for the money. Title
made when the money is paid.
D. SCHENCK, Receiver.
July Is, 1862 I'm
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AN APPEAL FROM LINCOLN TO THE BORDER
STATEs-On Saturday, the 10Th, the Represen-
tatlTes and Senators of the Border slayeholding
States having, by special invitation of King Abra-
ham, been convened at the Executive Mansion.
he made them good bye overture in favor of his
gradual eulancip patton scheme in view of the
fact that Congress would soon adjourn, and leave
him alone in his glory. He urged upon vhem the
policy and Importance Of the scheme, as the only
measure which could reduce the rebellion more
quickly than bombs and bayonets, and bcoued
them when they went back to their. people to re-.
commend its adoption among them.
The Border State Senators and Representatives
returned to their lodgings held meeting. and
twenty of them agreed to disagree with the Presi
dent, being unable to see how interfering with
private property could bring the war to a close
with any more rapidity than the very plausible
argument already employed, termed Coercion /"
Among other reasons presented by them against
the policy recommended was the very imoortan
one that the gradual emancipation kick wonl6
cost the Federal Government just fraction over
to@r hundred and serenty-eigA millions of dol
tars. They could not, therefore, conscentiousIr
circul late the documents in favor of the scheme
when they got home.
The Minority, consisting of seven members
made a milk and water report, in which thew
could not reconcile it with their sense Of dutv in
this trying hour to respond in spirit of fault
hndlng' and b0lievieg that His Excellency meant
everything for the best, they couldn't resist his
appeal Sc they went in for it body and soul
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To the Voters of MeckIenhn.a
COUnfV

Some weeks'ago my friends announced me as n a..
dldae for the Legislature, but not feeling that i
convenient for me 10 enter the contest last weeL %
llshed card declining. On reflection and a. ~
solicitation of numerous friends, l have concnded =,
become candidate, and therefore announce myself
candidate for seat IN the House of Commons of the
next General Assembly of North Carolina Tn o,sn aug
that my position may be understood | will state th,
am for Col. VIM. Johnston for Governor and in favo
OF prosecuting the war until our independence is
Ished. If my fellow citizens of Meckenburp see nro
per to elect me l will serve them to the best of nv
ability. ny
R. L. DEARMON
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NOTES By THE WAYsIDE.-An esteemed = :
respondent writes to US from Columbia as eoi COT
81 have just come from Richmond to tS; ,O vs.
without seeing an intoxicated person. ahLoc Guy
the cars were crowded with soldiers and ;Oaga
and large numbers were gathered at mauy of ms
stations. At Goldsboro' and Magnolia, N q = Tue
Sumterville, S. c., the sick and wounded r anu
abundantly supplied with refreshments. Cow were
extremely promising. I saw but one cotton sas
of more than few acres, which was betw us0
Sumterville and Kingsville.-Char Mercnr', eeu
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PETERSBURG. VA. July Ii

Gov. HENRY T. CLARK-Iy Dear tSir:l Y our
TWO very excellent and suggestive letters were
ceived and referred to the War Department for
the information Of the President. | need not tell
you how much delighted | would have been to
carry out your views, which would have conferred
on the soil Of our beloved State tie brilliant rep
ututjOn her troops hare acon in the battles around
Rjchmond. But this great qualification is denied
me; for having been called to another field Of
duty, shall relinquish the command of this De-
partmcnt tomorrow.
beg, my dear sir, to thank you for the kind
support you have extended to me in the exercise
OF this command, and most cordially to congratu-
late you on tie great process Of oar troops. With
forty regiments in Virginia, acHhom tie shadow
Of repr0och on ony, and tile highest and most
Hotte"tng commentator Of all that had an OPP
portunlty to act, will always be to US anu our
children source OF the greatest pride and graft
fcation.
Let US go on, then, and continue to extend to
the wise and good men who control the destinics
of our new Republic that noble and generous
support which has always placed our State on an
cminence that excies the admiration of all who
love her.
Would to God all ou- glory could have been at
tanned without loss, and that our rejoicing had not
been clouded by the death of some Colonels and
great numbers of other field and company officers
and gallant men. We have to mourn the very
Hover OF our army. Stokes, Meares, Lee, Camp
bell are names We must CHERISH They were my
friends, and L should be recreant to the truth il
L ala not bear testimony to the chivarous zeal
and devoted patriotism that characterized their
lives. [ am, Sir,
W 18th the most respectful consideration
THEO. Fl. HOLMES.
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Colonels jenkins and Kemper and Hampton, ex-
ercising commands above their grades, and Briga-
der General Rhodes are mentioned
l have been prevented by feebleness from max
ing this report sooner, and am still too weak to
make any but very imperfect one.
Several hundred prisoners taken, but I
have received no report Of the number
Your obedient servant,
<Signed) j. E. JOHNSTON,
General
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Charlotte Female Institute,

The exercises of this Institution will be resumed on
the lst day of September under the direction of Mr.
end Mrs Burwell, aided by competent Teachers in all
the branches. The scholastic year will be divided into
two Sessions of sixteen and the other otwenty
weeks with vacation of three weeks at Christmas
For circulars containing full particulars to terms
&c, address Rev. R. BURWELL, Charlotte, N. C.
July Is, 1882 I'm
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The Ncuse 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.
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MEDICINES.

Gum Opium, Morphine, Castor Oil, Calomel, Blue
Mass Soda (cookng), CASTLE Soap, Old Brown Wind
sor Soap, Quinne, French Brandy, Old Port Wine,
Lemon Syrup, Arrow Root, EPSON Salts, Sulphur,
and Quicksilver.
E, NYE HUTCHINSON & CO,
Charlotte, July Is, 1862 I'm Druggists.
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DEPARTED.-We are informed that the sto.,
ers Kate and Nashville, after discharcing yaInaT.
cargoes, in Confederate port, have loaded SaS
their return trip and successfully made their ,0 Ut
to sea, in spite of the blockaders. way
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vESUvIUS FURNACE
IRON WORKS.

The subscriber informs the public that he is
featuring Pig Iron at his Furnace in Lincoln county
FIVE miles north of Sharon Station on the Viii, Char
Rutherford Railroad. He is also prepared to cast
Machinery, such Mill Gearing, Thrashing Machine
Irons, &c. also Hollow Ware and Salt Pans
J. N. SMITH
vesuvius Furnace P o. July l5 1862. y-pd
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WANTED.

Good wages will be paid for thirty hands to work
on Hospital bedding Hands accustomed to the of
the sewing machine preferred None but persons of
good character need apply. NJ. HOWARD
Surgeon and Medical Purveyor,
N. c. Military Institute Charlotte, N. c.
July %, 1862
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NOTICE.

Hospital having been established in this place for
the care of transient sick and wounded soldiers, all
such will report to R. KIDDER GREGORY Act. ASH
Surgeon @. s. A. in charge of the Hospital at Char
lotte, n. G..
P S-Lades in the town and surrounding country
are requested TO send bandages, Int, and old lhen
as large quantities are necessary.
July Is, 1862
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-29
THE YANKEES AT SUFFOLK

From two ladies who have recently reached here,
and through other reliable sources we have OBJ
tanned some interesting information from Suffolk.
The number of Yankee forces now there, is
estimated at 5000, but their efficiency is not re-
garded as being at all valuable, either by their
own officers, or persons who have recently in
spected them. The great majority of those forces
are said to be in very filthy, dirty condition
Three Of Lincoln's soldiers in Suffolk have
practically illustrated Greelys peculiar doctrine
love for the negro by uniting themselves in mar
riage to negro women of the town. They profess
great devotion to their newly found brides, and
say they intend taking them to the North and
educating them. 1t was thought by some that
the recent unprecedented hot spell would bring
about temporary enforcement of the amagama-
tlonlsts from 6ed if not board, but such has not
been the case 1t is now conceded by those who
know the blackamoor brides, that if the Yankees
can tolerate them, they stand anything.
he Episcopal church has been seized by the
Yankees, and member of the Dutch Reformed
persuasion from Massachusetts, of6ciates in the
pulpit every Sabbath. This diseracer of the
sacerdotal robes which he has assumed, boards
with negro slave whose master has left the place
and parades the streets daily arm in arm with
Tree black His congregation is composed
chiefly. OF negroes, the Yankees urging as
reason tor not waiting upon this pastors pulpit
ulhlStdIiohs, that they nave no faith whatever in
the professed picty of the creature The negroes
have become very bold and insolent from the
dangerous teachings of this preacher Yankee
Dutch Reformed. AS an evidence we arc reliably
informed, that few days SINCE while some three
or four well known citizens of Suffolk were en-
gagged IN conversation the street, a negao fc;-
low came up aud remarked, "gemmens, YOU hab
neber heer'd de gospil preached in all its purity;
II you want to, you must cum to de 'Fiscopal
church next sabbath and hear our pastor" Tie
vcstry Of the church has been converted into
regular drinking hole aud all the day through.
\ a"kee officers can be seen slipping in and out,
who unblushngly state to all, that they have
been IN to g wet their whistle"
The Yankees have been in continual state Of
alarm ever since the disastrous overthrow of Nc
CIellan, and anticipating an attack, have thrown
up fortlIeatlons near Suffolk, and mounted heavy
guns Many Of their pickets have been sur
prlsed and killed by daylight, and scores have
fallen by unknown hands during the night time
1t is stated that they now send out no pckets At
night, the Yankee soldiers declaring that thew
will not risk their lives by attempting the ner-
Torrance of such dangerous duty-Pef. ErDress.
CANNON.-Twenty-two pieces of artillery. mart
of the eighty pieces taken by the English from
the Russians at the battle of Inkerman. and nra-
scented to the Confederacy by British merchants,
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LETTER FROM GEN. HOLMES

The following copy of a letter addressed by
that patriotic veteran in arms, Maj Gen Thco. H.
Holmes, to His Excellency, Gov. Clark, we fad
in the Raleigh Journal. Gen. Holmes is one of
North Cardinals most noble sons:
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FROM THE VALLEY.

From the most direct information we have from
the Valley of Virginia (says the Richmond Dis
patchl we, infer that matters are bright for the
Confederate cause We have been permitted to
extract from letter received by gentleman 10
this city from member of the cavalry corns now
commanded by Gen. B. H. Robertson. This
letter confirms all that has previously BEEN stated
with reference to the frequent desertions from the
Federal army of the Valley, and the dsincnation
OF the ankec troops there to engage our forces
The statements Of the writer may be regarded as
reliable as he sustains the character of man of
integrity and intelligence He says:
"Ihe Yankees are leaving the Valley rapidIv.
They have considerable amount of suppiies at
winchester yet and we will either capture or de-
stroy some OF them. Our presence too, induces
many to desert, and they flock to us rapidly Fif
teen in one gang came up to Powelrs fort day be-
fore yesterday, and FIVE in another Four hun
dred deserted from one Regiment at Front ROYAL
the past week, leaving nothing but officers There
is great dissatisfaction and decentralization in the
Yankee army here, and if their men at home have
no greater inclination to fight this war through
than their hirelings here, old Abe will have a sorry
time of it in getting his 800 900 additional troops
GSn. Robertson paroles all who voluntarily come
into nnr lines
''The army of the Valley were turned from
their march through Manassas Gap by few
guerr1iias They then went up the Page valley.
There was great panic in the whole army Thirty
men turned the course of more than $500 federals
AN ILLUSTRATIVE ANECDoTE-It is stated
in one of our exchanges that some Yankee
prisoners, taken in the battle of Gaines Mills
meeting some North Carolina soldiers near Rich
nond, said, "You North Carolinians are eyerv.
where. We meet you in every fight. We be-
Iieve you would charge hell with Barlow Knives,
if Bethel Hill should give the word'' All honor
to the dear old State and her gallant sons!-Rtcl-
sloRd Wig.
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July 8. 1862
50 The friends Of John L. Brov,

announce him as a candidate to represent Mecklep
burg county in the House of Commons of the next
General Assembly of North Carolina.
Election on the first Thursday in August.
June II, 1862
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NOTICE..
will sell, as Receiver at public sale in Dallas, on
Tuesday the 18th of August tract of Land
ing 2G6 acres, lying Hoyes creek, returned by VIM
McCombs agent for Yates & Mcintyre.
One tract, containing 470 acres, known the Ben
net Smith tract, lying the Catawba River both
sides of Tuckaseege Ford, returned by VIM McCombs
agent for Yates & Mcintyre.
will also sell at Lncolnton, Saturday the 23d
of August, the ONeil tract of Land lying two miles
ives. of Lnconton, returned the property OF John
ONeiI.
Terms-Cash on confirmation of the sale by the
Court-note and good security for the purchase money
Title made when the money is paid.
D. SCHENCK, Receiver
July Is, 1862 I'm
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have received the Tax Lists for the year 1862 and
hold them ready for inspection and request informa-
ton of any persons making their returns accord
ing to law. will also receive Taxes due said lists,
for which purpose will attend at the usual Muster
Grounds on the days mentioned in the following table,
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Sc The friends of DIR. ]. B. Alex

AMBER announce him as candidate to represep,
Mecklenburg county in the House of Commons of the
next General Assembly of North Carolina.
June "a, 1862
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@We are authorized to announce

E. c. GREER and JOHN L. BROWN as candidates 10
represent Mecklenburg county in the House of Com.
mons of the General Assembly of North Carolina
Election the 7th day of August.
July l5 1862 pd
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CANNoN.-Twenty-two pieces of artillery, mart
of the eighty pieces taken by the English from
the Russians at the battle of Inkerman. and nra-
sented to the Confederacy by British merchants
drought over in the Nashvile,) have arrived at
Macon. They bear evidence of having seen
service. With some alterations, they will hereaf:
ter speak for themselves, in manner highly
creditable. Some thrty-eight pieces more are
expected at the same place
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FOR SHERIFF.
We are authorized to announce A. |. HOOD as a
candidate for the Office of Sheriff of Meckenburp
county, at the next August election.
Dec TO- 1861 tend
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The ST. CATHERINE MILLS,
Near Charlotte are in excellent repair and
grinding for the public both WHEAT and CORN.
June 18th, 1862 I'm
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Feed FOR Stock.

Any quantity of Linseed Oil Cake for sale at ST.
Catharines Mills, near Charlotte.
July Is, 1862
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1862-05-28


Lullaby.
Now the twiIigh. shsdows dit,
Now the evening lamp is lii;
Sleep, baby, sleep!
Little head on moihers arm,
She will keep him safe from harm.
Keep him safe and fold him warm:
Sleep. baby. sleep.
Bsby's father fsr away,
Thinks Of him . but day.
Sleep. baby. sleepl
tie must guard the sleeping camp,
Hesrk'ning. in The cold aud damp.
For the foemsns steslIby tramp;
Sleep. baby. sleep!
He cen ksar the lullaby.
ne can see the laughing eye.
Sleep, baby. sleep!
And he knows. though We we're dumb
How We long 10 have him come
Back 10 baby. mother. home;
Sleep. baby. sleep!
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"A down easter stray ed into the square
10 front Of the City Hall yesterday morning
and planting his brogsns firmly 10 front oI
the broonze statue Of Franklin, looked up
ward 10 the benignsn. face Of the old phiIos
opher with great sppsrent interest.
What old feller's likeness is thstg asked
he Of bystander.
That, sir, is the statue Of Benjsmin
Frsnklin.'
Statew or Franklis, ehi well, I've read
al about him. Putty good feller in bis way
Never 8, much in the revollshun. wss great
on soft soIderin' the French. But I ssy
yeou.-how darned yaller he wss ! ~ Bos.
ton Paper.
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10 tits estimated that there will be twen.
y six full regiments ofiax collectors under
the new law. The whole standing army,
under Democratic rule, did not amount 10 50
many By seven OF eight thousand men.
Exchange.
This is the way the Republicans intend 10
make . strong. Government. The more you
tax the people the weaker they become. In
few years nigger slavery will no, be the
subject Of discussion !. is. but white slavery
will receive little attention. .--Fsee port Bul.
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1A servant girl, 10 Newbury port. went
20 Dr. Speford for advice. decIsring her sil.
ment 20 Be pain In the bowels. The doctor
gave her csthsrtic, snd requested her 70
call in few days. which sh did. He asked
her II che had taken the medicine. and she
replied 10 the affirmative. He then asked
her: did any thing pass you after sskisg
y" Yes. sir" said che, = horse and wagon
and dsuvs Of pIss." The doctor collapsed,
sensFklns:" Think you INNS, bs better"
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Treasury No1Es-In taking Demand
Treasury Notes great caution must Be hsd to
avoid notes ihst are mu'iiated BY cutting ou,
pictures tearing notes in two. Some frauds
haze sIresdv appeared. Ten notes have
oeen cut up and put together 10 manner to
make eleven notes from the pieces. These
frauds are either minus small piece. or are
little shorter than the foil note. The
Treasury hss very properly decided to redeem
mu'ilsted notes just ssihe brokers' buy clip
ped coin-thstis. pay only for whs, l. pro.
duced. A note that i minus one.tenth is
worth only nins-senths Of iIs fscs.-N "A.
Ledger.
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Mons cerToH.-Ths steamer LsvIss To
Gen passed up yesterday svenipg from Dan.
bsr'snd river, loaded IN hel gusrds dragged
the water with cotton. Every boat sriviss
from the Cumberland bsings more o. lsss q
this great Southern staple. IN. A. Ledger.
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~ Some mschievous wsss one nigh,
pulled down : turnes's sign. and put Il over
: lswysr's door. In shs morning Il rssd,
All sorts of turning end twisting dops here.