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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05

Not kILLED.--Our readers will remember that we
Euo'shed last week interesting account of the GAL
iant conduct of Sergt Cook ofthe I'd n C. Regiment
now ne LED Louisiana Regiment in Il charge, &C. in
"'" 1t was stated he was killed Sergt. Cook writes
~ ''e wilmington journal, from Richmond for the
purpose OF letting the public know that he was only
Cook, Jr. of Newborn e "'S "''nie H. W.
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Negroes Wanted.

Wanted to purchase, eight or ten likely young
NEGROES-under 20 years of age-for which the
highest cash price will be paid. will be in Charlotte
for some four or FIVE days, and generally be found
at Mr.. A. N. Gray's residence.
August 5, 1862 z. A. CLARK.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05

ANOTHER ADMINISTRATORS North Carolina Regi-
ment No. Sc, was organized near Raleigh last week
The officers are Paul F Faison, Colonel; e. u. Luxe
Lieut-C COLONEL, and Henry F. Schenck Major
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05
GOOD NEWS.

morning. that Johnston gets good vote in the Regiments
around Richmond beating Vance largely in two three
Brgades. SO it is by means certain that Vance has
carried the army, as his friends predicted.
We not discouraged by anything have yet seen,
but the other hand encouraged to look for the
of Mr. Johnston. We appeal to his friends to
rally Thursday next. and let adverse reports from
and all will be we'll Let every Johnston vote be poed
without fail.
Ranllesburg Company from Mecklenburg gives John
ton 35, Vance ]. In six Meckenburg companies heard
from, Johnston gets nearly all the votes
GOOD NEWS CONFIRMED-A friend has handed
copy of the following dispatch received here Monday
morning:
RALEIGH August 4th.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05
IRON FOR SALE.

have on hand, at my Furnace in Lincoln county,
miles east of Lncolnton, about 10000 LBS. of
WROUGHT lRON-tyre pillow moulds, bars, &c.
am prepared to cast machine irons of all kinds
hoow-ware, salt pans, &C. Orders socited-terms
cash. j. W. DERR,
July %, 1862 Gm-pd, Spring Hill Forge
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05

CAxD1DATEs.-In mentioning the candidates in Lin
coin county weeks ago, we stated that Col ). f.
Hoke and others candidates for the Commons
We learn that Col Hoke has declined. The candidates
bare A. Costner, Col. P. Plonk and Mr. RamsOur.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05

B~ About two hundred bushels of Potatoes were
forwarded last week this place for the of
soldiers about Petersburg end Richmond. The con-
tributions of potatoes and onions not large
as numerous as they should have been.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05

Ex-President Van Buren, died at Undertook,
on the Oath ult There arc only three Tx
Presidents of the United States now alive They
are Willard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, and James
Buchanan.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05
ELECTION RETURNS.

We would be much obliged to each
Court House to send the yote of their county as
soon os ascertsined
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05

RICHMOND, July 31.-Robert Guild, Esq, has
been appointed Confederate Commissioner to car
nv out the cartel for general exchange OF
prisoners All quiet in the camps to-day
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05
Finley High School.

LENOiR, CALDWELL COENTY, ~ e.
The Fall Session of this Institution will commence
on the 9th Of August next
Board in good private families So per week.
Tuition per session of 90 weeks, Classics, $40 90
English @ " $l2 and Is 90
Contingent Pee, SO
No deduction for lost time, except at the option Of
the Principal. K. w. FAUCETT,
July o. 1862 st Principal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05
FROM THE NORTH.

MOBILE, July 3l.-Northem dates to the 26th state
that Jim Lane has gone to Kansas for the purpose of
ing brigade ofNegroes for Lincoln's army.
Stonewal Jackson is reported to be at Louisa with
$4,000 men, and Ewell at Gordonsve with 5000 pro-
posing an advance Washington.
Halleck had left Washington for the Peninsula. Ere
mont has been assigned to another command.
The Cincinnati Commercial, of the 18th ult., was
filled with accounts and kilograms in regard to the
movements of Morgan and Forrest. Great excitement
existed in the city. Mass meetings being held,
&c. 1t also contains editorial commenting upon
the fact that several of the citizens arrested for
cheering for jeff Davis and Jack Morgan and asserts
that doubt there thousands of secession SYM
pathizers in the city,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05
vESUvIUS FURNACE
IRON WORKS.

The subscriber informs the public that he is manu-
featuring Pig Iron at his Furnace in Lincoln county,
fve miles north of Sharon Station the vii, Char.
& Rutherford Railroad. He is also prepared to cast
Machinery, such as Mill Gearing, Thrashing Machl8e
Irons, &C.; also HOllow-Ware and Salt Pans.
J. NJ SMITH.
Vesuvius Furnace P. o. July Is, 1862. y-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05
EXECUTORS SALE.
August 5, 1862

will sell at the residence of VIM. c. Cochran, de-
ceased, u miles from Charlotte, the Salisbury
road, Tuesday August 10th, the following property,
viz: Horses, Cattle, Hogs and Sheep, Corn Oats, Fod-
der and Hay, good Cooking Stove, BLACKSMITH S
Tools Wheat-Fan, Corn-Sheller, Straw-Cutter, and
other articles. Also,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05
Two Tracts of Land,

Each containing leo acres, more or less-one tract
known the Betsy Buchanan plantation, the other as
mart of the Galloway place adjoining. Terms made
known day of sale. WIN L. COCHRAN,
Executor of VIM. G. Cochran, decd.
n B.-AIl persons indebted to the estate of VIM. c..
Cochran, dec d, will make immediate payment; and all
persons having claims against said estate will present
them duly authenticated, in the time prescribed by
law or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their
covery. WA. l.. COCHRAN, Exr.
August 5, 1862.
On the day will offer at public sale, my Plan
tation adjoining the above lands containing 1870
more or less This is a valuable of land gold
is known to exist on it. j. l.. COCHRAN.
August s. 1862 2t-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05

VorE IN CAMps-We have received returns from
of the n C. Regiments giving the vote for Gov
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05

Bes@ Judge Howard will ride the Salisbury Circuit
this Fall, instead of Judge Bailey as heretofore
nouneed Judge Baily will ride the Wilmington Cir
nit
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05
KNsA Meeting of the Meckienburg

- A'A~S'tH0 VI "AS
County Bible Society will be held at Hebron Church,
near the Pump, Saturday the I'd of August, at IL
o'clock. It is hoped that officers and members will
generally attend. F. NYE HUTCHINSON, Pres't.
July 22d. NJ. d. JOHNSTON, Cor. Sec.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05

FROM THE SoUTH.-Skirmishes with the en-
envy continue along the Confederate coast Fifty
Federas landed from the gunboat Western World,
at Buffers Inlet, S. c., on the 22d ult., to de-
stroy the sal. works there but were surprised by
cavalry company and driven of, with loss of IL
killed and wounded.-At Pascagoula, Fla, five
launches, laden with Federals, started for the
shore, but as they neared the land were fred into
by our troops. In the foremost boat not man
escaped unhurt, and the other boats returned to
their ship. Capt Reid, of the gunboat, then COM
menced Smelling the town for revenge, but sent no
more troops ashore
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05

RESULTS OF A CAVALRY DAsH.-In the re-
cent brilliant attack upon the Federals at Muir
freesboro, Tenn, Col. Forests cavalry destroyed
the railroad track and depot, and captured $780,
600 worth of stores, of which portion was burnt,
owing to inability to bring it eff They also cap
tured two Brigadier-G Generals, with other field and
staff off GERS, 1000 men, field pieces, 80 wagons,
alarm and CONSERVATION among the enemy
throughout Tennessee.
Ho'o oar Troops served tie "Nigger Sogers" at
MartfeesJOr0.-A correspondent Of the Atlanta
Intelligencer, writing of the capture of Murfrees-
boro by our forces, says:
Quite Il number of negroes were in the Yankee
camp in uniform, only two of whom, however, had
the courage to fight. One of these shot off Gen.
Forests hat; the other, after fighting for some
time, came up and offered to surrender as
prisoner of war They were both, with the others
in uniform, very properly shot down. But the
question is, should the shooting have stopped
here? In other words, how shall this issue be
met?
White men found in arms with negroes, by the
laws of the Southern States, are regarded as in
surrectionists, ard when captured are treated as
such-hung, as John Brown was hung in Vir-
ginia We can see no good reason why the law
should not be enforced against the Lincolnites now
invading our soil, stealing property, and in
citing instruction, as we'll against John Brown
and his associates. The only difference between
them is that Lncoln's officers are doing what
John Brown. attempted to do. We believe it
would be perfectly right and proper to issue
proclamation warning the Federals that our laws
on this subject will be rigidly enforced and that
if white men are captured by troops, with
armed negroes, they will be demanded of the Con-
federate authorities, and punished by the statute
laws of the States
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05

YORKTOWN EvAcUArED.-A gentleman who
reached Petersburg yesterday direct from the
county of Gloucester, gives it as the opinion of
people residing in the vicinity, that Yorktown
has been evacuated by the enemy. Our inform
ant states that there are no Federal troops now in
Gloucester county, and thinks that all the lower
Peninsula Will be, if it has not been already aban
doned. With McClellan's army at Berkeley, and
Fortress Monroe in the possession of the Federais,
we think it very probable that they will not con-
tinue the expense of garrisoning Williamsburg
Yorktown and Gloucester Point.--Ieters6urg
Express, dug. lst
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RALEIGH, August 4th.
reliable returns received

The Regiments and detached Companies about Kins
ton give Johnston majority feel satisfied Johnston
has carried the camps and will be elected Some OF his
strongest Regiments yet to be heard from.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05
Charlotte Female Institute.

The exercises of this Institution will be resumed
the LIST day of September under the direction of Mr.
rnd Mrs Burwell aided by competent Teachers in all
the branches. The scholastic year will be divided into
Sessions of sixteen and the other oftwenty
weeks with a vacation of three weeks at Christmas
For circulars containing full particulars as to terms
&c, address Rev. R. BURWELL, Charlotte, N. g.
July Is, 1862 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05
MEDICINES.

Gum Opium, Morphine, Castor Oil, Calomel, Blue
Mass Soda (cookng), CASTLE Soap, Old Brown Wind
sor Soap, Qunne, French Brandy, Old Port Wine,
and Quicksilver.
E. NYE HUTCHINSON CO.,
Charlotte July Is, 1862 I'm Druggists.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05

p6T ONE OF THE SEvEREsT BATTLES OF THE WAR
is imminent the line of the Orange and Alexandria
Railroad, somewhere between Gordonsville and the
Potomac River; perhaps the line of the Rapidan
Rappahannock PopE is concentrating all his forces
for move in that direction, and SToNEwALL JACKSON
is in his front in force. PORE is rapid-some say a
rash-commander, and JACKSON is proverbial for his
dash and enterprise. AS these commanders are now
at the head of heavy forces and respectively the
pets of their several people, may look for active
and decided steps to bring the issue and decide it,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05

FROM HUNTsvILLE-The Macon Telegraph says The
guard who brought down the Federal prisoners from
Tennessee on Wednesday, 3oth report that Chatta-
nooga telegram was received, stating that General
Hardee had captured Huntsville Alabama, and taken
thousand prisoners We tell the tale as it told
to US. 1t may be true-we rather think is-and if
so, the curtain is dropping fast and thick around
Buell.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05

GRESADA, Miss, July ala special despatch to the
Mobile Tribune states that passengers from Memphis
report the burning of several Federal transports
the Tennessee River oy our gueras
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-05
LATEST NEWS.
IMPORTANT FROM THE WEST.

TUPELo, Mss, July 30.-Information has been re-
ceived at headquarters to the effect that Gen. Arm
strong, commanding the cavalry of the army of the
West, has taken CORTLAND, Ala, on the Memphis and
Charleston Railroad, capturing l5s prisoners and six
cars. Our loss was two killed and six wounded. The
citizens of CORTLAND frantic with joy. The
enemy's loss was 80 killed and wounded. He also
captured twelve wagons with horses and equipments
attached large number of arms the camp and garri
son equipage of four companies, and Il quantity of
supplies including 500 bushels of in sacks. The
depot, telegraph iine bridge and trestle work were
destroyed Gen. Armstrong defeated the enemy at
Town Creek on the same day. taking fourteen prisoners
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-28
Pic Mic at Utica.

1'h- ELtor-Please allow me to inform
the many friends of your paper, that We
have again had school pic mic in our
town, and that as last yearit was perfect
success. Mr.. James Cooley, the teacher
of the Public School in Utica, some two
weeks ago invited ten schools to Join his
in giving the scholars a pic nic-a good
time-all Of which consented, and all
throughout the township and vicinity
would have attended had not the appoint
ed day, which was last Saturday, been
inclement, and so much SO as to render it
impossible for such gathering But on
consulting some from the various schools,
they concluded to adjourn until the next
Monday, and of said said adjournment
most of the schools were informed But,
alas the very many hearts throbbius
with anticipation, were soon chilled, for,
as the day dawned, not the hoped for clear
blue sky arched the heavens, but dark
and threatening clouds, thus making the
many which were trying to be rcconcled,
almost heartsick a second time. But,
thanks be to providence, as the morning
advanced the clouds gave, way, and at a
late hour in the a. M. it was thought pos
sible tina; the p. m. would be pleasant and
thereby permit the anticipated gathering.
A
bling, at the School House in this place,
to there form the procession, and in a
short time there were several schools as
sembled. Our worthy marshal for the
occasion, Mr.. j. l. Clark, then appeared
upon the ground who in the quick and
graceful manner that he does everything,
formed those then present into process
sion, placing the music in front, .he adults
next, and then the schools in alphabetical
order, for each school wore a letter The
marshal then conducted the process
sion to Mr.. Peckham's grove, where he
had stands, seats, tables, swings, and eve
rything in waiting for them. There they
met school ], which made seven in all.
We thea had the very great pleasure of
listening to an address from the Rev. Mr..
Clark. of Ottawa, after which, by request
of all, Mr. Peckham sang the Star Span
gled Banner, all joining in the chorus.
The scholars were then marched to the
tables, where there was very great
abundance of everything to crafty the
taste, even of the most fastidious; and
after the refreshments, various amuse-
ments were participated in, and not until
dark did the last leave the ground, thus
proving conclusively that-they had q
good time. ''ss H. e.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-28

DESTRUCTIVE CONFEDERATION IN LASALLE-
A fire broke out about 1880 o'clock
Tuesday morning, commencing in the roof
ola large three story building in the centre
of the block west of the Hardy House, and
in one hour the entire block, containing
IL buildings, was entirely consumed The
loss in buildings alone will amount to over
ten thousand dollars. The principal suf
ferers are Messrs Armour, Woman, Reilly,
Indy, and the heirs of the estate of Kelly,
deceased. at1
The buildings were occupied by o Fallon,
grocer; Vroman, grocer Chaplin, cabinet
maker; j. J. King, tailor, and a number Of
private families. The goods were all has
tily removed, but were damaged to a very
considerable extent-computed at three
thousand dollars loss to occupants. The
buildings and goods were but partially
insured The b lock on the opposite side
of the street, an many valuable adjacent
buildings, were for some time in con.
siderable danger. La Sale has no orga-
nized fire department, and has neither
engine nor apparatus ofany kind to combat
with the destructive element.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-28

SCARLET FEvER-lt may do no harm,
saws The Rochester Union, to give the fol-
loving as a remedy for scarlet fever, upon
the authority OF one who has seen it tried
repeatedly, and without failure in a
single instance He says that q poultice
made of the common burdock, boiled in
milk, and applied to the neck of the
patient, will cure scarlet fever. The earlier
it is applied the better; but he saws that
il has effected a cure in cases where ply
sicians have abandoned the patient as be-
yond hope Of cure.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-28

In the same message the President re-
fers to his proclamation in May, and to
his inaugural address for fuller state
ment of the principles by which he would
be guided in the prosecution Of the war;
aud in the inaugural thus referred to he
had said:
"If, by the mere force of numbers, a
majority should deprive minority of any
clearly written constitutional right, it
might, in moral point of view, justify
revolution; it certainly would, if such
right were a vital one.
Yet now, according to Mr.. Lovejoy,
the President repudiates all these solemn
declarations, and favors the abolition
"policy" of crushing, by the force OF
numbers" every vital" right of the States,
and reducing them to colonies, an attempt
which Mr.. Lincoln himself has declared
would "justify revolution"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-28

SCIENTIFIC AMERlcAS.-With July com
mences a new volume Of this valuable
publication. To such rs would realize
large profits on a small capital, and this is
what we are all striving after, we can not
possibly suggest better way of securing
such a result than to invest the sum of
cents weekly in purchasing the SCIENTIFIC
AMERICAN. For this triiling amount you
can have the paper sent regularly to your
own address or to that of any friend or
neighbor. We believe that such an invest
ment would be productive of greater
profits, in money and mind, than hun
dred times the sum spent in any other
way. f---
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-28
senator Simmons. of Rhode Island, is in

q bad scrspe. The commission on con-
tracts-Joe Holt and Robert Dale Owen
in their investigation have freed MIR. Sim
mons in a speculation where he took
$4,000 for using his Senatorial influence
to get certain party a fat contract The
worst Of 1t Is, there is no Law to runish
the Senator, although it is clear case OF
robbery. A bill has been hurriedly passed
to meet such cases ia future.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-28

GEx. SHIELDS appears to be Hunder a
cloud since the affair at Port Republic
The question of his conformation as Major
General coming up few days after that
affair in the Y. S. senate, it is said there
was not q vote in his favor. 1t is not true.
however, that he has been removed from
his command. Doubtless, the matter will
be placed in another light when Shields
himself can be heard from.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-28
Iids,er SAFE
AYnTICP IA uERERV GIVEN rh.x l..

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, That by virtue OF
decree made and entered Of record BY the Circuit
May term of said Court 1862 in certain cause then
pending IN said Court, on the Chancery side thereof
knicksrboeker was defendants, l shall.
Monday the 2lst day Of July, A. D. 1852, be-
tween the hours OF nine o'clock in the forenoon
and sunset OF said day, offer for SALE the south door
of the County Court House in Ottawa in said county
at public auction, and will sell the highest
the following described property being the sane Th
dered by said decree to be sold. that 20 10y thirty
northwest fractional quarter of section .rt.r ~
section nineteen (i9 and the west ha OF tne .ou'n
fractional quarter e ses.fon Of ranse ave east
~ The third principal nefidsn, situate m said county
I sais and State Of Illinois Terms Of sale cash.
1850 lo-z0.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-28

Both Gen. Pope & Gen. Halleck deny
ever having sent a dispatch to the war
department or any where else, stating that
Gen Pope had taken 10, 900 of Beauregard's
men prisoners after the evacuation of
Corinth. Gen. Pope, however, does say,
in conversations at Washington. that in
following Beaureguard's retreat he took
not 10000, but at least 10000 men-im-
pressed and corcripts, straglers and desert
ers, whom he did not regard as soldiers
and released Immediately on parol. Also
that he took $4,000 stand Of arms. This
would more than bear out ualleck's dis
patcil, if he did send it.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-28

Tue HARVEST IN SOUTHERN ILhx0IA-Thc
farmers in the Southern part of the State
are ir the midst of, their wheat harvest.
The greatest difficalty they find is the
scarcity, Of 1aborers. Our adyicEs from
that region all agree that the quality
OF the new wheat was never better, and
that the yield is abundant.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-28
fkox CHARLESTON, \. ORLEANS, DC.


The Charleston papers OF the 18th re-
port a severe battle on the 18th between
federal regiments and the rebel batteries
at Secessionville. They say the federals
fought With desperate determination, but
were finally repulsed 9Th a loss Of 800,
while the rebel loss ~as only 100. No
federal account of the battle has yet been
received. The Hercmy of the 18th ex-
presses fears that the battle would that
day be renewed
Since the dispersion of Beaurega,d S
army at Corinth all the points on the gulf
coast appear to be largely reinforced All
the towns on the vest coast of Florida
are re-occupied by rebel troops, while our
troops at Pensacola are fortifying in anti
oipation of possible attack.
Mobile has been reinforced by l., 900
Inen, and 50 far from Fort Morgan being
taken by our mortar feet, large portion
of the feet has returned to the Mississippi
end il now ascending the river towards
yicksbur9-
There il nothing Of special importance
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-28

a Sound JUsTICE-A German Justice Of
the Peace in tins city thus snubbed law
yer who, to make good his plea, offered to
quote from the decisions OF the Supreme
Court of Wisconsin Said he:
"Mcin Colt, Misther turney, You no
reads vat dat coort say; it ish no peter
ash tie tam telegraph LA Crosse Dang
rrIk
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1862-06-28

= There have been Washington rumors for
a week ofimportant changes il the Cabinet
such Is the retirement of Stanton, &c 1t
is said the Presidents recent mysterious
visit to Gen Scott, at west Point, had some
connection with this. ett.-.