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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-29
Col, william Johnston,
OF MECKLENBURG COUNTY,

: o candidate for Governor of North Carolina, and
ruv and unequvocallv endorses the following Resolu-
,ons unanimously passed by the late State Ccnven-
ton:
RESOLVED, That We the Delegates of the people of
With Carolina in Convention assembled entertain
ndmnshed confidence in the justice OF the cause for
which have taken up arms, and we hoid II TO be
the duty of the people of these Southern states to
maintain and uphold that cause with all the means
,Loy can command; that in behalf of the people of
North Carolina declare to our sister States of the
,nfleracy and to the world, that measure of loss
mn sacrifice of life prOperty-nO privatlon, or
rant or suffering shall to shrink from the
performance OF our "hoIe uuty III inc acHl"fenehI vi
our independence.
RESOLVED That from the cruel aud barbarous man.
ner in which our enemies have carried on this war-a
war in which aged and dignihed men and helpless
women have been seized, and without accusation or
warrant of authority, cast into prisOn-in which
rrivate property has been wantonly destroyed-in
which robbery and arson are the principal means OF
AGGRESSION and in which serve instruction has been
rTocained we are convinced that there is radical
impracticabiIity" between such people and our
selves that for the independence we have asserted we
will accept alternative
RESOLVED That we have full confidence in the wis
DOM integrity and patriotism of the President OF the
Confederate States and we congratulate him ana our
whole country upon the success with "hch he mas ad
ulinStered the Government.
RESOLVED That to the officers and soldiers who have
gone forth the dangers of this war; we are I'M
der deep debt of gratitude for the valor and forth
tude with which they have defended US from tho
assaults of our enemies, and illustrated the glory OF
arms.
Mr. Johnston stands on the above platform. and
without regard to party, invite all to unite in his
support. He is politician, but a Woodworking
business man, with ample experience and information
Election on the first Thursday in 1ugust
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CoNslsTEScY.-Some time ago when the name of
Gen. Hill was suggested candidate for Governor,
papers which supporting Col Vance objected
to it and replied that Cen Hill was in the right place
in the army. But those papers are now urging the
people to take from the army after obecting to
a good man because he was in the army. Why is it
that they willing to take Mr. Vance from the army
and were unwilling to take Gen. Bl a much better
man every way? Was it because Mr. Fance's services
were not considered worth much to the army aud oc
cupied his time in telling anecdotes instead of attend
ing to his camp duties, was it because they knew
they could manage Gen. Hill for their party pur
poses? Probably Mr. Vance's special organ at Rail
elgh can hatch up excuse for such palpable in
consistency.
Gen. Hill is known to be strong southern rights
man and strict disciplinaran, and the factlo2Ists
about Raleigh afraid that he might get hold of
them if he were Governor. Hence they were unwilling
to accept him candidate and prevent a contest.
Nobody would suit them but Il. b. Vance, the joker
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A Coon SUGGEsTIoN.-A friend who takes goou
deal of interest in the welfare of soldiers and the
of the South asks suggest the proprety OF
giving the troops rations of Corn Meal At least
half of the would prefer it and desire IT, ana
it could be easily cooked than Flour, and corn
bread half cooked is not injurious as -four half
cooked, which is usual in the camps. Meal might be
dealt out occasionally. We know the difficulty of
keeping Neal for any length of time, but could not
that be remedied by purchasing the and erecting
temporary mills in the camps (horse mills for
nstance) grind it? AS the wheat crop is said to be
short and the prospect for abundant corn crop is
6ne we think it would be well for hose in authority
to consider the suggestion. The from all direc-
tons rep or fine and cheering accounts of the
condition of the crop If the people and govern
ment cannot get Flour they get lit will be
impossible for the skin-fint spectators buy up all
the corn and control the price, and need APP
prehend starvation yet awhile.
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For the Western Democrat.
CAMP 2sTH REGIAENT, N. C. TROOPS,
July 22d, 1862.

July 22d, 1862.
Mr. ED1roR-While the gallant deeds of many are
beraded throughout the land for bravery displayed
in the recent series of battles before Richmond allow
me through your extensively circulated paper say
few words in reference to who by his noble actions
in the hour of danger and death has the conf
dence and admiration not only of his own Regiment
but the entire Brigade.
Col Lane, of the 28h N. G. T entered the engage
ment the 9th June without the assistance of any
field officers. Serg't Major NJ. A Lowe here proved
his daring bravery-carryng orders along the line
amid the continual shower of minnie balls, as the
enemy slowly rereating under the well-directed
fire of our brigade, Brauchs Col. Lane discovered II
Yankee officer about hundred yards in front, try
ing rally his men. He said to Maj Lowe, 1--WE must
have him." Mai. Loves reply waS ''alloW me to co.
my life is of little Importance; yours is of immense
value, for On it depends the fate of our regiment
Then dashing away in the direction of the price, he
quickly returned, holding the reins OF the steed
(Which was splendid one) and pointing his sword at
the Yankee officers heart presented him to the Colonel
and then hurried away along the line, waving his
sword in the direction of the retreatng enemy, who
were visible at no great distance. COL Lane was
wounded On the head, but never left the field
Again, on the 3Oth our Regiment was almost the
first to engage the enemy COL Lane was wounded on
the cheek in the heat of the fight and borne OH the
field. The Regiment fought well, and the loss was
very heavy. Major Lowe again distinguished himself
shouting to the to press on and drive the enemy
from their covert and aVenge the loss OF the brave
boys who falling at their side; which am happy
to say the men did, almost covering the ground with
the slain. This the last fight in which the Reg-
ment actually engaged, although we were exposed
to a terrific cannonadng on the 3lst. Our Regiment
entered the fight with $50 effective men, and our loss
in killed ard wounded was 100.
Other Regiments have done we'll in this great con-
test and deserve the honor bestowed upon them by
grateful people. Yet excel the 28th
Maj. Lowe passed through every tight and came out
untouched but the excitement and exposure was too
great for his constitution, and he is compelled to leave
the camp, carrying with him the best wishes of the
Regiment. The 28th will not be so ungrateul as to
forget who has spent the best days OF his life IN
its service z.
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FROM THE WEST

MOBILE, July GA special despach to the Advertiser
Register, dated Chattanooga, 2h says the enemy are
evncng great activity and evidently preparing for
some movement Trains of arrived at Bridgeport to-
day with shell and ammunition some rumors which
have been circulating respecting the retreat the enemy
have been ascertained to be false
special despatch TO the Tribune dated Grenada, 25th
says that Memphis refugees report that portion of Shcr
man army left Tuesday last for the Lower Mississippi
supposed to be for Vicksburg. Two disabled Yankee
gunboatS lowed by steamers passed Helena Monday
upward bound Six Federal Colonies are said to have
resigned in Curtis army, owing to Lncons late policy
on the negro question Many officers have resigned al
Memphis and gone North
Information, deemed reliable, has been received here
that Cen Curtis hung three of guerrlas Helena
He has again moved all his forces to the other side of til,
river.
The enemy yesterday advanced to Cold Water, which
place is twenty miles of Senatuba, with artillery
cavalry and infantry. attacking with from FIVE hundred
toa thousand, and skimshed with small loss pcke
falling back and burning bridges stop their advance
Numbers of refugees arriving here from Memphis
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HEADQUARTERS, FIRST BRIGADE,)
ARMY OF THE PAMLICo,
Camp Campbell, July II, 1862
General Orders, No. ll3.
All persons belonging to the Army of the Pamlico,
absent without leave will report Immediately for duty
to their respective commanders, their names will be
dropped from the rolls and they considered desert
Those that are sick will be required to send a
Surgeons certificate weekly.
BY order of Col. S. Williams.
27 At JOHN C. PEGRAM, A. A. A. 6.
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WAR DEPARTMENT.
ADJ'T AND INSPECTOR GENERALS OFFICE,
D;nhr,nnnd LII,


Richmond, July ID, 1862. }
All persons engaged in enrolling Conscripts, are
hereby authorized and required arrest deserters
from the Army and deliver them the commandant
of the Camp of Instruction, to lodge them
in the JAIL and to return their Names company
and regiment to the Adjutant and Inspector General.
Jailors requested to detain them, and will be
allowed the fees and charges for the detention of pso
ers prescribed by the laws Of the State in which the
Jail is situated.
Enrolling officers are also required to report to the
Adutant and Inspector General the and address
of all persons absent from the Army, without leave,
whether by the expiration of their leaves of absence
furoughs, details otherwise; and when this unau-
thorized absence exceeds the time required to
pond with the War Department. the enrolling officer
will arrest the person and send him to the nearest
Camp of Instruction. reporting the arrest to the Adu-
tant and Inspector General
Commandants of Camps of Instruction are required
forward deserters and persons absent without leave
their regiments and have the powers of arrest
ferred upon enrolling officers.
By command of the Secretary of War.
S. COOPER,
81 81 Adjutant and Inspector General.
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MILITARY NOTICE.
HEADQUARTERS, (CAMP HOLMES,)
CAMP OF INSTRUCTION,
Near Raleigh, n. c.. July 10, 1862.

CAMP INSTRUCTION.
Near Raleigh, n c.. July 10, 1852. }
General Order, No. g.
All persons subject to the provisions of the Act OF
Congress entitled GAN Act to provide for the public
defence, approved April l6," hereby warned to
join enlist in any regiment company whatever.
They report to the cemmandant of this Camp for
duty be considered deserters. All officers are
hereby notified not to recruit enlist in this State
men enrolled or liable to CONSUMPTION All persons
enlisted by officers for any company regiment in the
State Confederate service since enrolment under
said Act must be returned the commandant of this
camp.
Officers refusing to comply with this order will be
reported to the War Department.
BY order: PETER MALLETT,
Major and A. A. G. p c. S. A.
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MORE TYRANNY.-Lncoln's Governor of Tennessee,
Andy Johnson recently had five clergymen of Nashville
put in the neutrality-suspicious. Howell Ford, Sehon,
Sawre and Baldwin-on account of their secession
sentiments and probably because they would not pray
for old Abe No friend is allowed to visit the prison
ers or administer to their wants. Johnson'S order
committing them to prison states the only terms on
which they will be released. 1t says:
"Should they desire give evidence of their loyalty
by taking tie oath of allegiance and giving their in
divGual bond in the of So 900 each for the faith
full observance thereof they will be permitted to do
and their release ordered accordingy.''
We suppose this is the way the Lincones expect to
restore the Union. No of honor self-respect
will comply with such demands.
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ELECTION RETURNS.

we would be much obliged to some one at each
So11t house to send US the vote of their county as
soldiers IN camps vote on Thursday next 3lst JuIv
August. o"'ng' the 'th OF
In the contest between the local candidates.
Mr. JOhnstonS friends will remember him GA =,
all vote for Governor as we'll as for otbo oefos W.
suppose it is unnecessary remind the Deo,1o 90 49,
Importance OF selecting good, reliable business "a
for the LegiSlature-they ought TO know the oraa,
necessity for the services of such men now.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-29
THE NEWS.

There is nothing important from Richmond. One day
it reported that McClelans army is about to evacuae
its present position and retire. and then again is report
ed he is advancing. No matter what Mcclellan move
army is prepared for him, and from the
large number of troops going the direction ORicmOnd
inclined think that offensive operations in
tended. No seems know where Jackson is.
The news from the West is decidedly cheering. Col.
Morgan doing good work in that direction, of which
particulars will be found in another column.
At Murresboro, Tenn, troops in taking that town
captured a. federal officers (among them Brig Gen
eras) and about 200 other prisoners They destroy,
five hundred thousand dollars worth of federal stores
The Raleigh Journal of Saturday says: 1--WE cred
IDLY informed that Gen. Burnside has returned through
the Canal into North Carolina with portion of his forces
estimated at between six and seven thousand
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Militia Notice.

All men residing in, or who have been sojourning
in Wards No. 2 and Naval Department excepted)
for days. from the age of 80 to- 80 years. are hereby
ordered to enroll their names in Beat No l. on or
before the first Saturday of August. The roll o: the
company can be found the Envelope ONCE, opposite
the Post Office The law will be severely dealt On all
defaulters By order,
J. H. STEVENS,
Capt. of Beat Co. No. l, s5th Regt. Militia.
July %, 1862.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-29
FOR THE SENATE,
Jos. I'LL. WILSON, ESQ.

Mr. Joseph H. Wilson's name having been before the
people of Meckenburg for several weeks a cand-
date to represent the county in the Senate of North
Carolina authorized to that he will serve
if elected-that he is in favor of VIM Johnston for
Governor and for vigorous prosecution Of the
by the South a successful termination.
july 20, 1862
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-29

FOREIGN NEws.-There has been two arrivals from
Europe within the past week, with dates to the 18th
1t is stated that the English press view the defeat OF
McClean'S army before Richmond a severe reverse
for the Yankee nation 1t IS rumored that Russia will
Join France in mediation to stop the in this
try. Some of the Liverpool papers say that the new
yankee tariff will be looked upon in Great Britain
measure amounting almost to declaration of war
France has declined to enter into treaty with the
English against the slave trade. The cotton manu-
fcturers of Rouen and Lisle France, sent deputa-
ton to the Emperor represent their difficulties.
The cotton market has upward tendency.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-29
PUBLIC MEETING.

we are requested to give notice that there will be a
meeting OF the citizens of Mcckenburg the Court
House on Tuesday (29th nst for the purpose of making
arrangements to send Vegetables, such as Irish potatoes
anu onions to our soldiers in Virginia 1t hoped there
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Finley High School.

LENOLR, CALD WE'LL COUNTY, ~ G.
The Fall Session of this Institution will commence
the 9th Of August next.
Board in good private families So per week.
Tuition per session of 20 weeks, Classics, $40 90
English " $l2 and Is 90
Contingent Fee so
No deduction for lost tme except at the option Of
the Principal. Z. w. FAUCETT,
July o. 1862 st Principal.
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FROM THE NORTH.

The Richmond papers have reliable private advices
from the North which state that the yankees mass
ing all their available troops Warrenton Va
and not at Winchester as stated by way ola blind by
the Northern papers. The ninety and hundred dol
lars bounties, with pledge to support the families of
absent volunteers offered in Washington and Balti-
more, have failed to stimulate enlstments No re-
cruits are coming forward
The probability of resort TO draft has caused in
tense indignation and excitement in Baltimore, and it
is thought that, if Gen. jackson were in striking
distance, be could at obtain twenty thousand men
from that city alone.
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MARRIED..
government

In this county, the oath inst by r. McEwen, Esq
Mr. q. W. keziah to Miss Lucinda White.
In Greensboro the 22d inst Capt. J. J. Bradbury
of GoldSboro. to Miss S. A. Furguson of Newbern.
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CANDIDATEs.-A. W. Davenport is candidate for
the Commons in CASTOR. In Union county, there are
two candidates for the Commons, Capt. Hugh Wilson
and Cyrus Q. Lemmends. All for VIM. Johnston for
Governor and for sustaining the Government.
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LATEST NEWS.
SKIRNIISH.

A brisk cavalry skirmish occurred at Malvern Hill on
Thursday last in which the enemy was r.pulsed NAL
ve Hill is the point where the bloody fight of Tuesday
took place during the late of battles Richmond
1t is desirable and commanding point and the enemy
seem very anxious to get possession of it again.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-07-29

RICHMOND, July pa cartel for a general exchange
OF prisoners was signed the 22d inst by Major Gene
rails John A. Dix and d. H. Hill
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Our JOHNsToS.-The Concord Flag, a paper
which has heretofore been neutral last week hofscd
the name of VIM. Johnston for Governor The Flag
can't go Mr. Vance, the Raleigh candidate All right
Keep the ball moving.
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POISONED BALLs.-The impression prevails that the
enemy fired poisoned balls during the late battles
Richmond. An officer high in rank in army, in a
letter to US, states that many have died of slight
wounds. He says:
IA common opinion is that the balls of the enemy
were poisoned, unusual number of deaths have
ensued from slight wounds. Some of Surgeons, |
learn concur in this opinion If that should be
there will be such wall of horror and cry ven-
geanc the part of the South will make the yam
KEGS tremble for ages for such savage atroc-
ties. The cry will be- quarter to the demons, and
poison should meet poison. We should not cease un-
Ill crush every reptile invader beneath ihe sod"
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IRON FOR SALE.

l have on hand at my Furnace in Lincoln county,
miles east Of LincCJnton, about 10000 LBS. of
WROUGHT IRON-tyre pillow mouds bars &c.
AN prepared to cast machine irons Of all kinds,
hollow-ware, salt pans, &c. Orders solcited-terms
cash. j. w. DERR,
July %, 1862 6m-pd, Spring Hill Forge
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WANTED.-A Printer (Compositor) can find en-
ployment by applying at this Office Immediately Good
wages viii be paid 20 steady man
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But little produce offering and former prices maintained
with some advances. Cotton Is to l6 cents; Wheat
81 60 to So IS per bushcl; Corn 81 90. Chickens 80
and 35 cts Butter 80 and 35.
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EXCHANGE OF PRIsoSERs.-We have seen it stated
that exchange of prisoners will leave a surplus in
our hands of from eight to ten thousand. According
to the agreement the surplus either side is to be
parolled- The Richmond Enquirer of last week stated
that negotiations had not been completed in
quence of the refusal of the Federal commissioner
Cen Dix to agree to clause forbdding the of
private individuals, citizens. Gen. Ill., commits
sioner, insisted on the clause, inasmuch gov
eminent agrees to parole the surplus prisoners The
Federal commissioner postponed the matter uutil he
could get instructions from his government We hope
our government will sustain Gen. Hills demand.
Northern dispatches state that 200 Confederate
prisoners escaped from Fort Delaware the night of
the 18th inst, and made their way for Dixc-land
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Massacre Of Negroes Roanoke Island Era
c"ntion Of the A1ond-We learn (says the Rich
mond Enquircr) that theYankee forces on Roanoke
Island having become very oppressive in their
measures towards the negro lsborcrs in their EN-
ploy, the latter few days ago. rose upon the Yam
KEGS and killed large number of them. Suisse
quently the Yankees armed themselves with re-
vovers and massacred about 800 of the negro
laborers The next day the Yankees evacuated
the island
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1t is stated that Andy Johnson has resigned his mill
tary Govenorshp of Tennessee and returned Wash
ington. If the report is true suppose the opera
tons of such men Morgan in the West had infu-
ence on the old traitors movements. He wanted to
save his carcass from falling into 'rebel hands. 1t is
also reported that another traitor, VIM. B. Campbell,
has been appointed in Andy's place.
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ANOTHER STEAMER.-The steamer Cuba arrived at
Mobile on the Goth instant, with cargo consisting of
arms, munitions of war medicines ard blankets. She
Was closely chased 10y the blockadcrs.
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Bay Two negroes who had escaped to the Yankees
at Newbern and had returned to the neighborhood of
kinSton n c., as Lincoln spies and recruiting officers,
were hung at the latter place week before last by
der of Col Sol Williams. Gov. Stany's friends are
getting into trouble. 1t is to be hoped that Staplv
himself will soon be made to pull at a ropes end
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RATS DESERVING A SINKING SHIP.-A North
ern paper states that numbers of the people of
Maine and other States arc moving into Canada
to AVOID the impending draft of soldiers in Yam
iceland We learn from other sources of informa
ton that similar exodus from Philadelphia and
New York is going Natives we'll aliens
are converting their possessions into gold, and
embarking for transatlantic countries in steamers
and sailing packets not only to avoid conscripton
but to avoid the privations and suffering threatened
by the superabuadance of shnpaster currency,
and the general suspension of business in Line on-
dom
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E9sA Meeting of the Mecklenburg
County Bible Society will be held at Hebron Church.
the Pump, Saturday the 2d of August, at IL
o'clock. 1t is hoped that officers and members will
generally attend f. NYE HUTCHINSON, Prcs't.
July 22d. NJ. D. JOHNSTON, Cor. Sec.
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\ MELODEON. Amy person having one for sale will
please apply at this Office. July 22d