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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-15
TIE BATTLE AT CORINTH.

ATLANTA, April ll.-A gentlemen who eft Corinth
Wednesday night states that there hard lighting
on Sunday and Monday last, but since. The
Confederate loss was about five Thousand killed and
wounded The Federal loss was about &c, 900. Among
their killed Generals Buell. aud Wallace this is
confirmed through other
Up to Wednesday night, seven thousand Federal
prisoners had been sent in.
Gen. Folks division drove FIVE thousand OF the
Federal troops into the river; about two thousand
were lost, and many officers captured
The woods the vicinity of the battle grou nd
having taken fire. many of the wounded on both sides
were burnt to DEATH
Our forces compelled destroy the ammunition
captured for want IF transportation Il to
place of safety.
The Federal army, it is stated, is dsorganized and
there is no prospect of a renewal of the fight.
ATLANTA, April l0.-Our loss at Corinth is FIVE
thousand killed and wounded. The enemy's loss is
much larger. We hare twenty thousand
The three days armstice asked by the FederaSts ends
on Friday. Twelve Thousand small arms aud large
number of cannon taken from the Federas. Our
troops are confident.
CHATTANOOGA, April s.-The Confederate victory
Sunday complete. Between 1000 and 5000 Fed
erals were killed and wounded and abont 1000 pris-
oners taken-among them Gen. Prentiss. Our loss in
killed and wounded is from 600 to 1000.
April l0.-De<patches received Yesterday ut
Marietta say that Van Dorm and his command formed
junction with B-suregard Tuesday night. Buell.
attacked the combined forces "Wednesday morning
and WAS rrtulsed.
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Come TO the Rescue!

Can't VIM Lee Davidson, commanding Company D,
9TH Regimen csI Canpbelil n. Carolina Troops, Is
anxious TO swell ths ranks of his Company to tho
maximum number authorized by the Confederate
States Congress.
The military character and ability OF the commander
Of the Seventh Regiment Is too well known TO need
comment.
All persons desirous of entering Of the best
drilled Regiments n the Confederate service should
appIy Immediately 10 r. p. DAVIDSON, who is au-
thorized 20 enlist meE for the above Company. The
Confederate Bounty is deposited the Branch Bank
of n c. in this place, to be paid recruits inmedasey
after eplisting
April e. 1862 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-15
THE STEAMER vIEGlNIA Ar WORK AGAIN

EoRFoLK, April 1.-THE Virginia and other steam
Of the Confederate feet left the harbor at half past
six this morning No firing heard rs late ten
O'Clock from the feet. The Virginia went to Sewes
Point. The Monitor is afraid of her and keeps well
under the guns of Fortress M"nroe Our vessels have
captured three prizes-twu brigs and schooner. All
in good spirits.
5 O'CLOCK, r. M.-The Confederate fleet is off Sew
ellis Point, The Monitor is under the guns of Fortress
Monroe Twelve white men and tvs" negroes have been
brought up the city portion of the of the
captured vessels.
O'CLOCK, No hight yet Another brig was
pede of federal briggs and scIooncrs this morning
the approach of the Virginia.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-15

Suffolk, Va, April ga messenger arrived
here last night, bringing the news that party of
Federas landed at some point Elizabeth City
N. G. yesterday, and succeeded in capturing two
or three hundred militia stationed between Eliza
beth City and South Mills. The feat was accom-
plished by getting in their rear and cutting them
off from escape. l could not learn the number of
Yankees that landed From information which |
have recently received, concerning the movements
of the Federals about Newbern it would not sur
prise me at all to hear any hour that the Federals
we're landing in force at Elizabeth City, Edenton,
or some poiHt the Chowan river, with the in
tsntion of marching to Suffolk Correspondence
Of tie Petersburg Express.
We have nothing confirming the above, but we see
the statement is doubted by ssmr.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-15
OF FORT PULASKI

SAVANNAH, April l2.-The following is from the
Savannah Republican, of this morning, and is fully
credited in official circles:
Ii Il with sincere regret that we learn that Fort
fulaski after a most gallant defcsce against guns
vastly superior to own surrendered TO the enemy
Al TWO CLOCK p m, Yesterday Corporal Law, of the
Phonix Rifles stationed Thanderbot brings the in
formation direct lie reached the at FIVE o'clock
t. yesterday, and started on his return trip after
the flag MAS struck. The surrender WAS unconditional
Seven large breaches made in the South wall Of
the fort by the battery of eight Parrot guns at Kings
Landing All the barbettc and casenate guns bearing
on that point were dismanted. Three balls had en-
tered the magazine, and clear breach had been made
in It, The balls were conical and steel pointed and
were propelled with such for as to pass entirely
through the wall at every FIRE. No lives were lost.
During the bou1bardmcnt four Inen were wounded
three had lost a leg and one Nearly thous-
and shell of the largest size thrown iuto the fort
from the Federal batteries.
The fort was commanded by Col Chas. II. Olmstead
The garrison about FIVE hundred strong.
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THE NEWS.

The latest news from Cornth shows that the Confcder
a.. victory on Sunday the 9th, Gen Grants army
as complete The frderals scattered, and two
THREE thousand prisoners captured, and vast quan
,ies of arms and ammunition taken. The Confederaes
Law OH the field Sunday night. On Monday morning
another federal army under Cen Buell. attacked the Con-
deratrs and battle ragged throughout the day until
night Federas being three times rePulsed On Tues
ay morning both armies fell back, and there has been
regular battle since Several thousand more prisoners it
appears were captured Monday, which, together with
those taken Sunday make the number "t prisoners in
our possession shout COG II is reported hat the federal
Generals Buell. and Wallace. both killed on Monday
Our loss estimated from three to five thousand, that
of the enemy twenty thousand. 1t is stated that Cen
Beaurcgad removed all the captured property ne was able
20 do but there much of it, and his men were SO
much exhausted he necessarily compelled to abandon
some of it. though it destroyed. The Confederate
army is now Cornth, largely reinforced and is ready
for another battle 1t reported that Gen Van Dorm and
his army has joined Brauregard.
Fort Pulaski 10 or ~ miles below Savannah, has been
captured By the enemy Our loss in prisoners in 500
Before the enemy get To Savannah they will have
0 DO some hard lighting.
For further reports our news columns.
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lost my Pocket book about the lst Of April some
where the Lawyers Road, about - miles
east of Charlotte. 1t contained about 5000 in money
three SO Confederate notek and $50 bill, Bank
recollected will give liberal reward for the
coyery Of the money. which be returned TO or
left at this office. Any information will be thankfully
received at Stevens Mills r. o., Union county.
A. r. STEVENS.
April Is, 1862. 3t-pd.
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Charlotte Market, APRIL II, 1862

About so bales Cotton were sold the past week at 6
to u.
Flour sold at ST. 80 to S. per sack-the supply is
not equal to the demand.
Wheat 81 so to 81 60. Probably good article
will command higher figures.
Corn 80 to ss cents per hushei-in demand
Peas 95 to 81; oat: 90 cents
Whiskey 81 so per gallon.
Sugar l6 to "a; Molasses 81 Is TO 81 20,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-15

THE FIGHT IN NEW NExIco-In the report
of Gen. SiJley's victory over Col Canby's forces,
it is stated:
" The enemy were rcpulsed with great slaught-
or and retreated to the fort-our brave and heroic
Texans capturing the entire artillery-seyen
pieces-one 24pounder, three long twelves, two
long skies and one small howitzer. This b"htry
,eas actually tok~n .from the r"fmy by borie-
knires and sir-shoo.crs!! An achievement before
unknown in warfare"
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Administrators Notice.

All perseas iudebteded to the estate OF j. w Moore,
dec d. are requested to forward and make settle
meat; aud those having claims against SAID estate
uSt present them dnly authenticated within the time
prescribed bv law this notice will be pleaded in
bar of their recovery. d. HENDERSON,
Anil IL lace lm-pd AdmE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-15

In Cabarrns county, on the Goth ult. Mr. james Fos
to Miss Mary " Still. Also on the 3D. instant, Mr
VIM Gillian 10 Miss Mary J. W. Martin.
In Irctief county. on the 18th nit Mr. Paul s. Over
cash of Rowan. to Miss Eliza, F.. Holden
In Cabarrus county, the goth ult, Mr. Clinton
Wiuccoff to Miss Martha A. krmR1inger.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-15
SALT.-Thc Salisbury Waterman saws

SALT.-Thc Salisbury Waterman says
abr Worth, the salt Commissioner, being alb
sent from Morchead city when the Federals took
Ncwbern, his brother Jonathan, who had been
left in charge of the salt works there, escaped with
all the working hands across the country to Wilm-
inston, where they furnishing salt at So
SO per bu*hcl. The supply is very limited. and
there is really in Wilmington for sale at any
price That made BY the State is distributed out
to the different counties" -..s...
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-15
HUNTSVILLE, ALA,

Augusta, April l2.-Ptivatc dispatches to the Allan
ia Conederacy, dated Sterenaon Alabama, April tn,
say that the Federal cavalry entered Huntsville the
morning of the lth inst
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-15
A DARING ACT.

ATLANTA, Ga, April l3-An Engine and three cars
OF the Western Atlantic Railroad was ston by unknown
later disns;eh s ans 'eig,aPhie wires Were cut
our engine and have been caught They
by the federal army from Shelbyville to burn bridges
in Tennessee
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-15

NEwsrArKRs.-The price of the Wilmington Daily
Journal has been advanced from So SIS per annuru
This advance is necessary says the editor,
quence of the advance in the price of materials And
the y e. Presbyterian is To be reduced in size the
kanIe reason.
The fact is, the price of all the newspapers in the
South ought TO be increased. The price of paper
- nearly double former rates, and ever, thing
and Wear has been greatly increased in price. The
Enrr'hant gets ny his goods and the farmer
Tor has produce, while publishers expected to stick
:" former low rates. However, expect to continue
- ~ per year, in advance and ii invariably be
~ advance, and the paper will be stopped the
Fra''o" "t the time for which it is paid This is the
rue and our friends will please govern themselves
accordingly We rant CLUB subscribers until after
,"s Tdr or until the price of printing materials gets
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-15

- NN,N'toN.-E"n French. commander of the Cape
'''arE district, is taking active measures for the
Vi wilmington. He publishes call in the
Wilmington Journal. calling upop Tho inbsh;tn.. -
the counties of oa<ow, New Hanover pr,,,,;.l
Baden, Robson, Columbus, Cumberland and so,,,
son, to send to Wilmington onc-dfth Of their reo,ro
men force The owners will be paid for their services
and the Sherifs objected to execute this oror
ncdiatgiy." ' 'ii-
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FROM TIE WEST.

MOBILE. April .2.-The Memphis papers state that
Island No. /" has been evacuated tptured. de.
patch to the Ficksburg Wing, of the 18th, dated Mem
pills. Aprile, states that Lieut. Balm left Island No. 10
the night of the th and reports the Island
by the enemy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-15

The MAMs.-The Will, Char. and Rutherford Rail-
road has refused /" continue carry the mail from
here t" Limcoln:On. and therefore large number of
people in that direction left without mail facilities
mud publishers of newspapers subjected to great
inconvenience and annoyance. We understand that
the bcPartmep: offers $50 per mile. Surely that is
fair c"mpcnsati"n aud it is to be regretted that those
VIII" control that Road should suddenly stop the mail
without giving the Department time to make other ar
engagements
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-15
Gums, Copper, Brass, and scrap
Cast Iron.

Having been appointed by the military authorities
Of the Confederate States 10 receive, borrow buy
GUNS for the defence of North Carolina all persons
having such requested TO call on me in Charlotte.
They will be received on the terms mentioned in the
card of Maj " s Ashe, we'll the other articles
therein mentioned. r ". J. HAYES,
April 18th. S Agent.
r. SIN nv absence Mr. Chas 0verman will attend
to the reception OF Guns.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-15

HIGH PRICES OF STuCKS.-At Richmond on
Tuesday last $4,000 of North Carolina per cent.
bonds were sold at auction at SODA, aud S2l goo
at Sl04.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-15

You hereby notified to appear at your usual
muster ground on Saturday. April 60 armed and
equipped for drill. BY order Of
Capt. l.. +. ALEXANDER
+. y. QrEkY, o. s.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-15

THE PRESIDENTS KINDNEss.-On yesterday
the President visited the wounded soldiers, and
expressed warm sympathy for the unfortunate
sufferers Addressing the other soldiers, he said
he intended to share their fate the next battle
feld-come veal or woe, he would be with them
and whatever might betide, whether victory or
defeat ensued, of one thing he assured them
1.-THE cause is safe; We will conquer in the end. !"
The address was very brief, but the effect was
magical; putting the soldiers, who were somewhat
depressed by the accident, in glorious spirits
Richmond Hhig, 9th.
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BY TELEGRAPH
LATEsT PROM RIcHMoNp.

RICHMOND April l3-No news here of any great i'm
portancr.
Occasional skirmshes take place on the Peninsula
battle is believed to be imminent
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-15

DEATH GEN. \. S. JoHNsroN.-Gen Bcauregard,
in official dispatch announcing the Confederate VIC
tory Shiloh, Cornth, Miss, says that Gen. AS
Johnston fell gallantly leading his troops into the
thickest of the fight No greater compliment can be
paid brave soldier than this and those who Joined
in the denunciationS of Gen. Johnston Immediately af
the fall of Fort DoneSOn, gh to learn lesson
from his case and hesitate before they denounce any
officer without knowing the causes for certain move
The superior generalShip Of Johnston in fall
ing back from Nashville and drawing the enemy into
position where he could attack and dispense them, is
fully indicated by the battle of Shiloh Sunday the
9th inst, aud it also shows that those who censured
him for previous movements knew nothing about the
matter. The Wilmington Journal remarks:
ave not without fears that General Johnston,
brave and firm and wise IMAM he WAS, allowed the
attacks made upon him and the surs upon his
character and courage influence too far naturally
sensitive and ardent tempernre emit and that he went
into this battle with desperate determination do
die to risk his life perhaps too freely and
reckessly, and possibly he did do goaded by the
stings of such wasps Foote and others the Ten
delegation, who, if the truth be plainly
told. not fit to clean the shoes of such rs
Albert S. Johnston"
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Wanted, thirty Good Wen.

I have been authorized by the Adjutant General to
recruit my Company A, llth, or Bethel Regiment, to
1875 men. A good opportunity is, therefore offered to
those who wish to attach thems elves good Com
pany do so. Sl99 bounty is offered $50 in advance,
the other $50 to be paid Immediately upon being
transferred to the Confederate service. full supply
Of clothing furnished upon arrival in Raleigh. The
Company be armed with the Enfield Rifle.
Apply the Post Office.
H. \. ROSS, Captain
April Is 1862 Com. A. Bethel Regt
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-15

DlvIDEND.-The Wilmington and Weldon
Railroad company has declared dividend of
Der cent
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-15

nas-The 47th and 4Sth Regiments n. c. Troops
elected field officers "Wednesday, as follows:
47h Regiment Sion ii. Rogers, of Raleigh,
Colonel; G.. Ii. Faribault, of Wake, LIT Colonel;
John \. Graves, of Caswell, Major.
Ash Reyinent.-R. c. Hill, of Iredell, and late
of the United States Army, Colonel; Sam'l IL.
Wakup, of Union County, 1t. Colonel; b. Il.
Huske of Fayetteville, Maor.-Ralcigh Journal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-15

E%y- We publish in another column commnpic,-
to" from Prof ke:r of DAVIDSON College nal ing SOM.
proper oud timely Suggestions
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-15

In Richmond, The 5ta inst Martin =. Crawford,
ESQ., of Lancaster. s. c. He a member of the
Lancaster Greys."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-15

IOO0 BALES OF HAY wanted for the Govern
IUtVJ ment. It must be sound and well packed.
For which the highest cash price vi" b" paid. Apply
to ELIAS COHEN.
Charlotte. April Is, 1862 ct
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STOL e N a.,


FOF SNNt. -Ig.s
BY virtue of Deed of Trust executed on The
9th OF Feby, 1900 BY John 0. King, for certain pnr-
poses therein mentioned, will proceed sell at the
Court House door in the of Charlotte Tuesday
April court lit being the aeth day Of the month)
FIVE valuable likely NEG ROES-one man, three women
and one child. JOHN A. YOUNG, Trustee.
By NJ L. WRlsroS, ATTY.
Anil g. 1852 1t
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DAVIDSON COLLEGE.

Persons holding Scholarship Certificates in this In
stiuton obtain the cash for the by applying
to +. NYE HUTCHINSON, Charlotte, N c.
April 8, lss2 At
The n. c. Presbyterian will copy four times and for
ward account Z. Nye Hutchison.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-15

IrY~Ihe communication giving list of contribu-
'.'pf IN Union county shall appear next week
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m lTl0 Is .

have for sale excellent STEAM ENGINE ofsix-
horse power, manufactured by Amos Grun in Bell-
more. 1t has excellent Boiler that has never been
injured in any way. will sell the Engine and ALI its
appnrtenanccs at reasonable terms as it could 10
bought in the Confederate States. will also sell
excellent Dial Planeiug Machine
THOMAS nAY,
April 8, 1862 I'm Milton, n. G.
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NOTICE.

The Magistrates Of Mecklenburg county request
eli TO attend Tuesday OF April County Court next
as there usness Of importance 10 lac attended TO.
Il E.9t JOHN WALKER, Chm.
Auril 49, 1862 *2t
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within the sixty days. The re-enlistmcnts have
been in sufficient number to permanent army,
such the circumstances demand and the question is,
shall We cooperate with the Government i'll tcurng
permanent and we'll drilled army, shall and
TIA" present disband,d, and the risk of being
oveuun by the enemy before i volunteer army be
raised For part willing abide the decision
and seton of Generals and grcnmrnt authorities
and yield to what ,ccSsy requires. We will not put
judgment against theirs and to stir up opposition
among tn" people while all our lives, rights and property
Threatened by cruel foe.
Parry Srrnrr."-Some people (but few in number
aud limited in capacity all the time complaining
about what they call party spirit and charge that
the Government authorities, and President Davis
Ipeci"lly, are Influenced by partznn feelings in be
Etowiag ofces 1t is evident that those VIII" thus
growing and complaining think much of office and
place. We won't say that they think OF Office
than they do of their country though they justly SUBJ
ject themselves q that charge. We are eratiicd to
that but few of the spapcrs in the Conederacy
heretofore opposed President Davis have made this
Sly aud unfounded charge against him. There Il
few individuals who were so much opposed to the
Prr.idcntS former politics that they help being
blatant in their denunciatons of kim now; but it is
generally very plain that such persons very
about what they saying and nothing about the poll
iics of the Presidents appnine know that two
of the members of the Cabinet were Whigs-Messrs
Randolph and WattS-ihc latter Bell and Everett
elrs"r liz the canvass of 1860. But the violent
'rnsurcrS of the President who profess have
been democrats. but who, it is certain have been
E"ured by disappointment and made desperate by
real or imagined slight. They trying do all the
harm they by arousnC prejudice against those no
have promoted them and yielded their dctatiun
The great of the people very little the
,l.S,,, =
continual rehearsal of the personal grievances of those
who have lived OF the public pap aud hunted office all
their lives. The people for sustaining the
authorities and fighting off the invaders of Southern
soil. When that is done they may have time TO hear
the gr"anings OF s"ured politicians aud -natured
dIspepiic grumblers and ftut-ti
1t should be and doubt lie the wish of every true
patriot the President select his officers without
regard 10 their former political aiuitics We believe
he has d"ne and will continue O do so. notwith-
standing the mutieriugs Of small. great men.
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CHURCH BELLs.--The Presbyterian, Baptist and Epis-
copa churches of Fayetteville and all the Churches
in Raleigh in response to late call of tie Govern
for bell metal have givep their Bells to be manu-
featured into Light Artillery for the defence of the
country. We notice that many other churches
throughout the South have done the same thing.
At public meeting held in this town on Saturday
last, commentator made that all the bells in
the place be given the Southern Confederacy The
proceedings of the meeting received too late for
insertion in days paper.
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W A NATMD

AT ROCK ISLAND FACTORY,
Ten HASDS--men and boys. Those wishing em%
PoymeHt must call
YOUNG, wRISToN ORR.
Charlotte, April Sth. st