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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1862-07-15

GbO UiESE S'il'iSEa, lor SUCH tueT undoubtedly
are. The imPutsti'ns npon Virginia, she can
we'll stiord 10 bssr. The gVGss and inv charges
sgsiESt the Richmond editora, ere beneath con-
tempt. The accusation sglinst Richmond is q
ISLANDER upon city which was tho frst in All
this and that asked to hs dsstroyei an battle
rather ti!hn yielded to tie enemy hY rapi,uls-
ton: AS Capital Of the ContedsrscT ard Com
morwesth, onr Legislature ssid it must ha de
Tended at att hazards The President re
spondsd that thug it should be. The Governor
said it should be battered down rather than
given mp. And coming down TO the citizens,
the Mayor declared that il SHOULD nfreT be sur-
rendered; and the population, male and female
rich and poor, all heartily responded 10 the
! sentiment, aud prepared to SEQ tl:er hcmes in
ashes, rather than yielded to tho enemy
Sublime spectscle And yot this is "a Yankee
city u Il is foul Islander upon people who
have no! Only thus acted, but who have fur,
nisbed more soldiers in proportion to populs-
ton than perhaps any oiher-wbose dwellings
are homes for the sick soldiers whose ladies
are their tender and untiring nurses and who
in every work OF kindness end liberal beacvo
lence in aid OF the soldiers and the cause
deserve the thanks and the praise Of the Who'll,
Oorfsderacy. Hoping the journal and i'd
friend will come to better mind, We now in
t-cduce them for such favor as they may dc;
serve.
[Fron the WI n!nYtou Journal, July 81
We take tho following extract, which we be
lisre TO be nearly if not wholly correct, Ant
know to have been intebdsd to be sbsolutel,
80, from private letter Of wounded frien'
who had haen engaged in nearly all Of the bat
ties near Richmond. The Richmond peptr
are Virginia sll over, ca he complains, but "
will say, that we hare ssan soma very generou
Acknowledgements of the gallsntry and service
of troops from other States. Tossy that the.
did tho same justice to them that they woul
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1862-07-15
boMBsspmENT u 9IOE55JEG.

The Vieksburs /" 0itissn," of the zoth ult.'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
Sixteen Hundred acres of Land
FOR SALE
~a

The undersigned, trustee of G. j. HammarskSd
will sell at public outcry the residence of the late
G. w. Hammarskold, miles from Lincolnon On
the Beatties Ford road the following valuable Lands
One Tract, called the Home Tract containing ssI
acres, which is highly mproVed-has on it good dwell
ing house almost new, with extensive barns machine
houses, and every out-building wanted for extensi
farm. Much of The land is well set in clover The
situation is very desirable for residence as heaby
as any part of the State, and within one and bali
miles of Ironton station, on the Wilmington Charlotte
Il Rutherford Railroad.
One Tract, adjoining the last named known as the
Lick Run Farm, containing 100 acres. This tract
very productive.
One Tract, adjoining the last named, known as the
Mill Tract containing l77acres, on which is irsea
FIGURING and Corn Mill. The reputation of the Mill il
good as any in Western North Carolina.
One Tract, adjoining the Home Tract, called the
Haynes Tract, containing SO acres.
one TTret, uuJothiug the named Immediately on
the w, 9. R. Railroad, containing 23S acres
One Tract on the opposite side OF said railroad con.
tanning $50 acres.
And one small Tract, adjoining Home Tract con
tanning or 10 acres.
Together with all other Lands and Real Estate of the
said g. J. Hammarskold.
So desirable body of land is rarely offered for SALE
Sale to take place Monday, the Goth of Sentember
next, unless previously sold private sale Terms
made known on day of SALE
For information apply to Hon. VIM. Lander Rich.
mond, Col. Hammarskold, on the premises Sping
Hill, or to the subscriber at Lener Caldwell county
N. e. H. c. HAMILTON,
Trustee of c. J. Hammarskod
Columbia s. Carolinian copy 3 times week until
day of sale, and send bill Western Democrat Char
iotte, and send me copy of paper for same time"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
ADDRESS OF GENERAL LEE TO THE
PEOPLE OF MARYLAND.
HEADQUARTERS ARMY N. VIRc

| HEADQUARTERS ARMY N. VIRGINIA.
Near Frederiekstown, Sept Sth, 1862.
To the People Of Ma,ylumd:
1t is right that you should know the purpose
that has brought the army under my command
within the limits of your State, so far as that pur
pose concerns yourselves
The people OF the Confederate States have long
watched, with the deepest sympathy, the wrongs
and Outrages that have been inflicted upon the
citizens OF a Commonwealth, allied to the States of
the South, by the condition Of conquered pro-
vince.
Under the pretence OF supporting the Constitu-
ton, but In violation of the most valuable proyis
ions, your citizens have been arrested and mpris-
oaed upon no charge, and contrary to all forms of
law; the faithful and manly protest against the
outrage by the venerable ard llustrious Mary
lander, to whom, in better days citizen appeal
ed for right in vain, was treated with scorn and
contempt; the government of your chief city has
been usurped by armed strangers; your Legisla.
ture has been dissolved by the unlawful arrest of
Its members; freedom of the press and of speech
has been suppressed; words have been declared
Qnences by an arbitrary decree of the Federal Elk.
ecutlVe and citizens ordered to be tried by mill
tary commission for what they may dare to speak
believing that The people of Maryland possessed
spirit too lofty to submit to such government,
the people OF the South have long wished to aid
Jou l" throwing OH TINS foreign yoke, to enable
you again to enjoy the inalienable rights of free
men, and restole independence and sovereignty to
your State.
In obedience to this wish our army has come
among you, and is prepared to assist you with the
power OF Its arms In reganng the rights Of which
you have been despoled
This, citizens of Maryland, is our mission, so
far as you are concerned
No restraint upon your freewill is intended, no
intimidatons will be allowed.
Within the limits of this army, at least. Mary
landers shall once more enjoy their ancient free
dom of thought and speech
we know no enep'ies among you, and will pro-
tect all of every opinion.
1t is for you to decide your DESTINY. freely and
without constraint
This army will respect your choice, whatever it
may be, and while the Southern people will re-
Joice to welcome you to your natural position
among them, they will only welcome you when
you come Of your own free will.
r. K. LEE, GenI Com'dg
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
NORTHERN POLITICS.

The political caldron IS boiling at the North
with considerable liveness The annual Fall
elections are at hand, and members of Congress
are to be chosen, and in some Of the States, Gov
errors.
The parties out of power are very anxious ia
replace the Republicans. Accordingly the Dem
ocrats and anti-Republican Wings are holding
their conventions and making their combinations
" hat is still more significant and important. they
are beginning to speak out with greater freedom
In denunclation OF the powers that be- They
have been feettng their 'eoy to free speech, and
gaining greater courage with each new advance,
until they begin to imagine themselves almost free
again! Fernando Wood, at the Albany Demo-
cratic Convention, on the 10Th inst, animated per-
haps by the enthusiasm" described as being so
unbounded on that occasion, declared ..that the
tlme mad come when the people speak their minds,
Choer the present administration, man hereto
fore, If he spoke the truth, was sent to Fort La
iayette' and the only security for him against i'm
Prlsohment was to give utterance to lies -
Inc e!ectlons In Vermont have already been
held. Inc vote was small but more strongly
Black Republican than ever.
Maine, too, has voted. The New York Herald
says the majority of the Republicans is less than
half what it was last year. and that they have lost
member of Congress. But they carried the
State.
To Ohio, Vallandigham, and in Indiana. Voor.
hees, arc candidates for reelection The canvass
in New York is likely to be warmly contested
The Hon. Horatio Seymour has been nominated
for Governor by the Democrats and anti-republican
Wings, The New York Herald throws itself in
to the fight, in opposition to the Republican can
didates This is both proof of the direction of the
popular current, and powerful aid to 1t. We
publish in another column an extract from the
Heraids article also other selections indicative
of popular sentiment.-Riehnaond Enquirer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23

JACKSON CROSSING THE PoTOMAc-The
Rockingham Register says that gentleman from
crossed the Potomac, describes the PASSAGE of onr
victorious hosts into Maryland as the grandest
sight be ever witnessed. When our army reached
the middle OF the river, which they were wading.
the troops were halted, Gen. jackson pulled of
Ibis hat, AMI the splendid bands of music struck
up the inspiring air of maryland, my Maryland p
which was responded to and sung with s.tie spirit
and with the understanding" by all who could
sing, aud the name of all who could then and there
sing was legion. 1t sounded in the ears Of the
tyrants on the other side like mighty thunder.
The fact that our army to pass over the Po-
tomac into Maryland, was, of course, known to
many Of the gallant sons of that long-oppressed
ana down-trodden State, and they were there to
welcome the Confederate soldiers to the land Of
Howard, aud Piuckney and Carroll 1t is said
that our army received, at once, an accession of
five hundred gallant spirits whose arms will assist
in tearing the chains from the limbs of their can
tive fellow citizens
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
R. B. LowRrE,
J. N. HANNAH, lCom
G. II. HILL,
For the Western Democro,
CAMp DAVIS, near Wilminetnn n q

CAMP DAVIS, near Wilmington, N c., Sent 2
Whereas, 1t has pleased the Advise Dis,oso, :,
events to remove fromths life friend and
IN Id arms, Lieut.. q. B. Boyce, Co. H. lth Reg n. c. r
Therefore be it " d
Resolved, That while we bow in humble subm;s,;o.
and reverential awe to this sad dispensaon of Pro;
dence, we deeply deplore the loss which our Comon
has sustained and feel that we have been denrivpS y
kind and valuable officer, who by his generous a.
pertinent, had endeared himself TO ALL
Resolved, That in the death of Lieut. Bovca ~.
country has lost of her truest and brayest
society one of its noblest ornaments and the chrsn
church a sincere and conscientious member.
Resolved, That we heartily sympathize with his be-
reaVed family in this affective visitation and commas
them to the favor of that God who alone is able ~
heal all their Sorrows and speak peace to the troubS
heart.
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions he ,.,,
to the family of the deceased, and also to the Dns
West Telescope and Charlotte Democrat for pnbics.
tion r. B. LowRIp !
j. N. HANNAH, Com
c.. III. HILL
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23

Patriots of Mecklenburg county between the ages of
80 ana 10, the time has arrived when becomes
grid armor, and aid gallant soldiers in the
felG to strike the last blow the heart of our merc-
less invader The recent call of the Northern despot
TOR 100000 additional troops to extnguish the light
that now CLEANS hopefully the altar of Southern
liberty is an impertive demand us to cast aside
for the present. implements of ndustry and as the
descendants of worthy sires strike for liberties
affairs, and our homes. The spirit of the immortal
Ashby and the daring exploits of the living Morgan
and his compatriots beckon onward this duty
Let not the future historian record that when the crisis
of national affairs came, Mecklenburg befied her
glorious antecedents and proved the trusts
of l775!
Having, as modestly hope, acquired some expe-
rience in this of the service during the Mexican
campaign, propose to raise volunteer company of
Partizan Dragons and invite the of Mecklenbure
between the ages designated forward with all
speed. l shall be in Charlotte Wednesday and
Saturday of each week to receive volunteers who wish
to offer their services to the Government.
E. CONSTANTINE DAVIDSON.
September I'd, 1852 IF
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23

A WILD -REGIoN.-We took an excursion last
week down Tennessee River and crossed the Great
Smoky Mountains. We found the widest country
the most beautiful scenery and the highest noun.
tains we have ever seen. No part of the Confed.
eracy can furnish more water-power for mechanical
purposes no country can equal this in timber and
stone and minerals
The crops on this side of the mountain are
shortened by the dry weather. But over in Ten
nessee, the crop is excellent. We never saw sncb
large fields OF corn nor better prospect for Good
living raakiin Garoltaian
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
For the Westsrn pemoern,
CAnp DAVIS, near Wilmington. n q

CAMP DAVIS, near Wilmington, N C. 3d.,
At meeting of the members of Comnanv -
Keg't n O. Troops, at Camp Davis, near Wimina l'h
isieds. D W Savl acting rs chairman CON- gtou
consisting of Lowrie, John Hannah sS u ittlee
was appointed to draft preamble and resoluonhll
the death of private James A Films The foi,u ns on
preamble and resolutions Unanimously flowing
Whereas, 1t has pleased the Allwise Di.no, p''O:
events to from this life our friend and Of
in arms, private James A. Elms, Therefore ~ rade
Resolved Tha! while we bow with bnnM."
mission and reyerential awe to this sad SUB.
Providence, deeply deplore the loss which "n Of
prived of kind and valuable soldier who De-
generous department. had endeared himself 70 ~. MS
Resolved, That in the death of James 4 FIJI
country has lost of her truest and braves, our
society one Of its noblest ornaments SUNS
Resolved That we heartily sympathize with -
reaved family in this affective visitation and COS Oe.
them to the favor of that God who alone is abl
all their sorrows and speak peace to the t,O,h
heart "Ouoed
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions ba -
to the family OF the deceased, and also TO the Cba"
Democrat for publication. 0"e
r. B. LowRIE, \
J. N. HANNAH, Com
U,,, O'~'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
Capture Of Buchanan.

Fayette G. H., Sept. "A.
Gen. jenkins captured Buchanan, Upshur c. H.,
General Kelley's main depot, with 5000 stand of
arms and immense stores, all Of which were des-
troyed. He took the commanding officer and
thirty prisoners. The next day he captured Wes-
ton. The next day he took Glensville The next
day he took Col. Rathbone and his regiment at
Roane Court House. The next day he drove
force of the enemy from Ravenswood, and the
next day crossed into Ohio, marching twenty
miles in that State He was at last accounts on
the kanawha. ". W. LoRINe, Maj. Gen.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
FROM GENERAL LoRINa,s ARMY.

We have the pleasure of publishing the follow
ing copies of official kilograms to the Secretary Of
war; in relation to the recent brilliant successes
achieved BY Major General W. w. Loring in
Western Virginia
Fdyefte Court House Taken.
Fayette Court House, Sept. 11th.
After fatigueing march came upon the ene-
my near this place on yesterday, at half past one
o'clock, P. NJ, with the best of my forces, which
we're in front. After contesting every inch of nv
advance for some miles, he entered his fortiica-
tons at this place, which were strong and con-
sisted of very formidable outer works, enclosing
quadrangular fort with glacis and redoubts and
we'll mounted with nine heavy pieces of artillery
My men pushed up to the walls with great spirit,
infictins great loss on the enemy. Our loss
small. About nightfall, to the force of the enemy
already in the FORT three regiments we're added as
reinforcements by one of the many roads, which
my forces were not numerous enough to guard.
This made the enemy about five regiments strong
err; but while We lay on our arms to renew the at
tack this morning, the enemy fed. Probably they
took the same road by which the reinforcements
entered, and am now master of their works. |
am now pursuing with all my forces.
W. w. LoRlNG, Major General
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
Tao More Victories.
Headquarters, Falls of Kanawha, Va,

September a.
After fighting two obstinate y contested fights
ley-the enemy have been put to fight down the
kanawha, and L am now in possession of their for
mer position at Gauley, with their wagons, trains
and some stores. The magazine and many more
were burned before they fed am crossing the
kanawha and pursuing the enemy. We took 700
barrels of salt. We have taken camp Gauley, and
are pursuing the enemy down the Kanawha
W. W. LoRING, Major General
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
NOTICE,

Persons wishing to settle their Accounts or NOa
with Fisher & Burrough, can have an opportunityd
doing by calling at the store of A. A. n NJ Taylor
Don't delay as we are anxious TO get our business
settled up. j. C. BURROUGHS
June 3, 1862. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
MORE FIGHTING.

RICHMOND, Sept 19.-Gey. Letcher received
letters to-day from Winchester, dated 10Th, con.
frming the report of the unconditional surrender
of ten thousand Yankees at Harper's Ferry, on
Monday, without the loss of man on our side.
Jackson captured fifty pieces of artillery, ammu-
milton, stor IS, and about 600 runaway negroes.
The letter mentions an engagement in Mary-
land between Boonsboro and Middletown, in
which the enemy were repulsed with reported
loss of five thousand killed and wounded Con
federate loss heavy.
HIGHLY INTERESTING FROM MARYLAND
An officer of General LEES staff, who arrived in
this city last evening, direct from Maryland, brings
intelligence of important and deeply interesting
character He reports pitched battle on the
coil of Maryland, in which the Confederates are
said to have been again victorious We give the
report as it reaches us.
On Sunday morning, the fourteenth instant, Nc
CLELLAN, with force of eighty thousand men,
having passed Frederick, whether on the north or
south is not stated, fell upon d. II. HlLL's division,
composing the rear of our army at Boonsboro'.
The attack was one of well sustained vigour and
impetuosity, but Hill, although almost overborne
by superior numbers. held his ground resolutely
until night put an end to the battle. At an early
hour next morning, Longstreet came to Hills as
sistance, when an immediate cou ned attack was
made on the forces CT McClell;. !. The battle was
long, obstinate, and bloody, bri resulted in the
signal defeat of the Federals, who were driven
back five miles from their position.
The loss on both sides is said to have been very
great. ID. II. Hills division suffered severly, es-
peciay on Sunday, when alone it wthstood the
onslaught of McClellans entire army. At last ac-
counts General Jackson, after having disposed of
the Yankees at Harpe-'s Ferry, was marching
down the south bank Of the Potomac, with the de-
sign of crossing into Maryland and falling on Nc
Clellan's rear. A great and decisive battle is
thought to be imminent.-Rich. Examiner, 18Th.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
Corn Wanted.

wish to purchase large lot of Corn. Persons hav-
ing corn to sell would do well call at the livery and
sale stables of Brown Wadsworth nearly opposite
the Jail. j. W. WADSWORTH
Sept 9, 1862 4t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
BLANTON DUNCAN,
Columbia. .. c..

Formerly of Kentucky is prepared fiji ord,rs to
any extent in Engraving and Printing BANK NO1Is,
Bills of Exchange, &c. Engrayings upon Steel /"
Stone.
Large supplies of Bank Note and other paper viii b.
kept.
August 5, 1862 3m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23

DEATH OF Hon. WIN. S. AsHE-On last Fri
day evening, as our readers are aware, Mr.. Ashe
met with terrible accident on the Wilmington
and Weldon Railroad, the hand car on which he
was proceeding up the road being struck by the
down mail tran and he himself so fearfully iniur-
ed as to render recovery almost hopeless. He lin
gered, however, till Saturday night about o'clock
when he passed off quietly and calmly, and appar-
emily without pain, from sheer exhaustion of his
system consequent upon the terrible stroke it had
received.
We learn that Mr. Ashe was born in New Han.
over county in the year 1913, and was, therefore,
going on his ftieth year at the time of his death
The very day on which he met with his fatal &C.
cident we saw him cheerful, active and vigorous,
in the full flush of health and life, and hope, with
many years of usefulness, apparently, before him
His sudden and melancholy fate is deeply felt in
this community, where his death will be sincerely
regretted by large circle of attached friends.
Mr.. Ashe entered public life at an early age.
and at different times was called upon to fill many
prominent positions Of honor and trust which he
did with marked ability and eminent usefulness.
- Wilmington Journal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
NEGROES WANTED.

To work on the Piedmont Railroad from Danyille to
Greensboro. For further particulars address the nm
tersgned at Danville, Va, Greensborongh, n c., or
charlotte, n. G. E. WILKES 4 co
Sept. Is 1862. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23

sV~ Gen. Bragg has written letter to friend,
which Is published. We make the following ex-
tract:
mo man IN power can expect to do his duty
and escape detraction. All mortals are fallible,
and have no doubt my errors are many and
great. With conscientious conviction, however.
that my course is right, shall pursue it and if
at the end OF this war, when orr independence is
secured, an enlightened public judgment shall
condemn me, after hearing the testimony of those
who are now with me. CALAMITY and no6ty defend.
ing their colors we'll as OF those who have base.
u deserted to their homes to SANDER and reyile
their officers, in justification of their dishonor,
shall utter no murmur, but endeavor in silence 70
repent of my errors. In any event, shall enioy
the consolation of having done something to pre-
vent the moral degradation of our armies and our
society.
Had not the reformation of grog-shops, gam
bhnghouses, &c, commenced by ME at Pensacola
and Mobile, been approved and enforced by the
Government we should now be degraded and
enslayed people. No armies could have existed
under such practices. In this know the thanks
OF the mothers, wives, daughters, and sweethearts
OF the country will be mine The gallant men
they have sent me shall return TO them uncor
rapted"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23

INCREASE OF PAY FOR OUR SoIpIERs.-On
the passage of the bill, in the House of Rcpresen-
tatiFes, on Saturday last, to increase the pay of
non7commissioned officers and privates in our army
four dollars per month, the Representatives from
North Carolina voted as follows:
Far The diU-Messrs. Ashe, Bridgers, Kenan,
Lander, Mcdowell, Mclean and Smith.
-4bseat or not soting-Messrs. Arlington, Da-
wilson and Gather.
The whole vote was ayes IA, noes 6.-Ral j.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-09-23
HIDES.
The market price paid for Hides, by
Nav 49, 1862 If s. NJ HOWELL.
vESUvIUS FURNACE
IRON WORK S.

The subscriber informs the public that he is manu-
featuring Pig iron his Furnace in Lincoln county
FIVE miles north of Sharon Station the Will, Char
& Rutherford Railroad. He is also prepared to cast
Machinery, such Mill Gearing. Thrashing Machine
Irons, &C.; also Holiow-Ware and Salt Pans.
J. NJ. SMITH.
Yesuvius Furnace P 0. July l5 1862. y-pd