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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-29
A GOOD Law.

The Confederate Congress passed, at its late seq.
sion, an act authorizing the raising and equipmep,
of partizan (guerrilIa) companies, This is a frs,
rate measure and goes far to redeem the mapv
omissions and imbecities of that body. Tbs
utility and value of the guerrilla system of war
fare caunot be disputed. All history bears tes,i.
mony on this point, and our own experience, 80
far, in the existing war is abundantly corrobora.
tive of the historical record. We need cite only
few of the many illustrative cases. The invasion
of Spain by the great Napoleon effectually re-
sisted by bands of guerrillas who swarmed in the
mountain passes, aud Inflicted immense damage.
upon the heavy columns Of the enemy. These II.
regular and daring bands contributed materially
to the final expulsion of the French army frOn
their country and their feats of valor form very
interesting chapter in the history of the Pennsa.
lar war In the Tyrol also, Hollfer and other par
tisan leaders distinguished themselves by their
fierce and destructive onslaughts upon Napolson's
invading forces. In our revolutionary struggle
Sumter and Marion immortalized themselves by
their Guerrilla exploits and their names were
names of terror to the enemy Their deeds are
familiar to all our people and we need not par
ticularize them.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-29
THE RATTLE OF SHILOH.

The Atlanta latelligencer, of Tuesday last,
learns from verbal and other communications in
which il places reliance the following results of
the aBattle of Shiloh:' Over four thousand pris-
oners were captured; eighty-sx pieces of artillery
were lost to the enemy They mostly riied,
with caissons limbers complete, and with splendid
horses attached. We got large quantity OF trans
poitation wagons and mules, and small arms,
ammunition sufficient for another battle, and medi-
ciues sufficient to supply our medical department
! for long time besides blankets and clothes for
our soldiers, us well as commissary and quarter
masters stores The encampments OF the enemy,
sufficient to protect an army of sixty thousand men,
| were also destroyed This will do for one battle
but had the condition Of the country been other
wise than quugn,irr, much more would have
been saved by us, which the enemy lost.
The Richmond Enquirer says: We learn from
gentlemen just arrived from Corinth, that the
battle OF Shiloh, was, considering the numbers en-
gagged, one of the greatest and bloodiest conflicts
of latter alphabetically the most sangunary ever
fought upon this continent, if We except those Of
| the Conqucrer Curtez, Manassas, and every other
I! battle of the war palcs before it.
We are positively assured that Gen. Beauregard
lost between 1000 aud 1900 men killed outright,
and over or eight thousand wounded. The
Federal loss is perhaps correctly estimated at about
fifteen thousand killed, wounded and missing. The
Yankee news papers themselves admit total loss
of between ten and fifteen Thousand men.
| Gen. Beauregard was among our troops in the
hottest Of the fight, cheering the soldiers on
and Inspiring them by his presence. saw hlia
standing a stump with uncovered head, and as
column after column would pass he remarked,
fire low boys, fire low" Gen. Beauregard led
the 18th louisiana and the Orleans Guards, III
person, charging the enemy's lines with the colors
| of the regiment in his hands, driving back the
enemy with great slaughter.
| Governor Harris of Tennessee, it appears, was
present Oh the field during the terrible battle of
the 9th, aud performed brave and during act.
! In the course of the action Sunday, Tennes-
see regiment, being ordered to the charge,
showed some symptoms of wavering. Gen john
ston called the attention of Governor Harris to the
! fact. That gentleman at rode up to the
regiment, addressed them few stirring, thllli-
! ing words, aud placing himself at their head, or
dered the charge. The charge was made--it pro-
we'd unsuccessful. Again he led them, and the
second time the enemy stood the shock y third
/ time he brought them to the contest, and with a
vigor so determined that the Toe gave way aud re-
treated, leaving q considerable number OF prisoners
in the hands of the Tennessee boys aud their gal
! liant Governor.
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Come to the Rescue!

Capt. VIM. Lee Davidson, commanding Company D.
18th Regiment Col CampbeIEs) n Carolina Troops, 10
anxious to swell the ranks of his Company the
ma ximum number authorized by the Confederate
States Congress.
The military character and ability Of the der
of the Seventh Regiment is too we'll known 10 mead
comment.
All persons DESTROYS Of entering one Of the best
drilled Regiments in the Confederate service. should
apply Immediately r. F. DAVIDSON. who 10 sa
thorzed to enlist for the above Company. The
Confederate Bounty is deposited At the Branch Bank
of ~ c. in this place, to be paid recruits nmsdiAsy
after enlistng.
April S, 1867 b
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the officer who visited Mr. Gillet's house on Mon
day, in search of Colonel Robinson, reports that
all the rooms in the house, except that wherein
SIR Giiet and family were confined, were covered
with blood and the Yankees were busily occupied
all night attending to the wounded.
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M 0 II I @ e

have for sale excellent STEAM ENGINE Of ak
horse power, manufactured by Amos Grnu in Balii-
1t has excellent Boiler that has never been
injured in any way. will sell the Engine and all ito
appurtenanccs reasonable terms as il could be
bought in the Confederate States ! will also sell
excellent Dial Planeing Machine.
THOMAS DAY
April s, 1869 I'm Milton, n. O.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-29

PARDON REFUsED-The President has reject
ed the petition, praying the pardon of Richards,
alias Louis Napoleon, convicted of passing coun-
tertelt Confederate treasury notes, aud sentenced
by Judge lIaly burton to be hung on the Sth day
of May. The criminal is said to be III q most
pitablc condition. Terror of his approaching
fate has utterly unnamed him. He weeps aud
bowls day and night continually .-Richmond Er.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-29

All persons ndebteded to the estate Of J. W. Moore,
decd requested TO come forward and make settle
ment; and those having claims against said estate
present them duly authenticated within the time
prescribed By law, this notice will be pleaded in
bar of their recovery u. HENDERSON,
Asril Is. 1862 im-pd Adm
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COUNTY AND STATE TAXES

+ All persons hereby notified that will attend at
the Office of Jno p Ross, Esq opposite to that Of The
County Court Clerk every day this month after Wednes-
day the eth inst from the hours Of 10 o'clock until Ia
a. IN and from until p. H. to take returns Of all
Taxable Estate in Charlotte Beat.
W. F. PHIFER, Assessor
1862
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JUST RETRIBuTIoN.-A geEtleman recently
from the United States says:
The Northern cities are ruined. In Market
street, Philadelphia half the stores are closed
Rents all over the city reduced fifty per cent.
Money scarce. Idlers at every corner. Mer-
chants, statesmen and book keepers loafng around.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-29

The largest stock of WALL PAPER, WINDOW
SHADES, CORDS, TASSELS SC, in the State, must
be sold in 80 days, to make room for other business
All those wanting bargains had better call s0on
Those in the trade will do well by calling
W H. SCHUTT,
Dee 81, 1861. If Opposite Post Office
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Ordnance Department,

KALElGH, MARCH Z4th, I6OZ.
All pure Saltpetre delivered at the Ordnance Depot
at Raleigh within the next six months will be paid for
mt the rate of sixty cents pound. All that ~ impure
will be received and paid for the rste for the
pure Saltpetre ii may contain. Trans Portat"n from
any point the railroads will also be paid by the
Department. All communications On THIS fAolees
sbonld be addressed to Capt A. w. LAWRENCE,
Ordinance Department, Raleigh, n q.
J. G. MARTIN.
lest Adjt Gen. and Chief OF Ordnance
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-29

ISLAND No. ia Northern correspondent
of the St. Louis Republican reports as follows:
On Island No 10 there are five batteries and
twenty-five guns, but few tents, and no property,
except cannon balls, that can be made available.
The island was abandoned by all but gunners a
week since.
There is now excellent opportunity to notice
and hear of the effects produced by huge mortar
shells. Holes, as if animals had burrowed are visi-
bic where the missiles fell without exploding, and
large trees are broken like twgs. Where the
fuse proved true, and they did burst, their des-
tructlve properties are apparen:-timber for a
hundred yards around bearing sears. and hollows
being scooped out of the earth Yet, from the
great precautions taken by the enemy, emily three
men were killed, although the prisoners tell of
many narrow escapes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-29

Coon SHoTs.-The Atlanta Commonwealth of
the 10Th inst, says: GA gentleman from the W est
informs that he saw and convcrscd with Fed
eral officer prisoner, who stated that in the
recent battle at Corinth the Confederaes shot at
their enemies if becycs, hitting nearly every
time in the head He noticed in passing over
the battle field that nearly all their wounded had
balls planted in their foreheads.
The same gentleman informs that he saw
and examined breast-plae that had been taken
from dead Yankee. Ii was made Of very fine
wire, vowed closely together and could resist a
ball from the most powerful rife. Although his
breast protected by this novel contrivance,
his head was left exposed, and ia its very centre
he had received the fatal ball. Three other
breast plates were found upon the bodies Of the
dead
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-29

THE CoNscEIpr LAw.-We publish IN another
column this important law. We adopt the
language of the Fayetteville Observer and say
" 1hough opposed to the bill originally, we coun-
sci our readers to reconcile themselves to the law
Of the land, deemed by those who passed it a
necessity. This is no time for factions opposition
Let defeat the enemy, and our indie
pendence, and then may wrangle about what
ought and what ought not to have been dune. The
first duty is to drive the vandas from our soil and
coast u Greensboro Patriot
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FOR SHERIFF.

We are authorized to announce A. !. HOOD ~ q
candidate for the office of Sheriff Of Ascklsnburg
county, at the next August election.
Dee 10, 1861 ts-pd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-29

Brig Gems c Breckenridge and Hindman have
been appointed Major Generals, and Capt Jack
Morgan appointed Colonel.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-29

PAY Your DEBTs.-Many thousands of dollars
have been paid out in this county, recently, for
mules aud wagons, besides the very large prices
every kind Of produce is selling for-whch is put
ting into the pockets of the people amount of
money the like of which never was before known.
But it is reported to US, as a general thing, the
people not paying their debts, and hoard their
money, Or keeping it to speculate with. This is
all wrong, and will prove to be sad mistake in
the end. They that money, and have it to
pay with, would act wisely to liquidate their in
debtedness, in small or large sums. Quite any
"sort' Of money will pass current now, but this
will not always be so.-.StafesriUe Erpr~s
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-29

CoMMUTED.-Wc learn that the sentence against
d. w. Hay, convicted of the murder of Joseph
Steele, and sentenced by Judge Withers, at the
last Term Of the Court of Sessions for this Dis
trict, to be hung on the first Friday in May next,
has been, by Governor Pickens committed to en-
try into the service Of the country for the war
Lancaster Lcdler.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-29
CONCENTRATING OUR ARMIES.

1t lis painful to leave any portion Of Virginia in
the hands ot the eneruy, aud nothing but the de-
mauds OF necessity could induce the Government
to make such sacrifice. But it is impossible,
with the means ut its command, to defend all sec
tionS of it's vast territory, and if it had army of
million OF men it could not accomplish this OBJ
j-ct. Washington in the Revolution, made the
attempt i'll the beginning to defend the seaboard
and other exposed portions OF the frontier, but
compelled to aeandon the system impuc-
tcable aud pcrilous 10 The general welfare. In
our judgment, it would have been better for at
the beginning to lave concentrated forces
around few vital points, and then to make rapid
aud vigorous blows upon the vulnerable points of
the enemy. The seaboard, at least, is of little i'm
portance to at the present moment. The i'm
mense fleets of the North give it advantage of
attack which we cannot pretend to cope with. 1t
Is only by drawing the enemy on to the interior,
where We shall increase his difficulties of trans
portation, and the expense and peril of his move
mens, that We can carry On the war with tfhciency
and success.
These considerations will be fully appreciated
by the loyal people Of the South, whose country
may for season be occupied by the enemy. We
have no fear that their Intercourse with the nva-
ders will have any other effect than to animate aud
intensity their patriotism. They will keep alive
IN their hearts the hope of better future. The
day Of their deliverancc will ultimately come, aud
it will be all the bright and beautiful for the
temporary echrse.-Rtchmo"tt Dispatch.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-29
OUrRAGEs OF THE ENEMY IN FAUQUIER

OCTRAGEs OF THE ENEMY IN EAUQUIER
COUNTY, EA.-1ntelligence has just been received
here of a most diabolical outrage committed few
days since by the Federas, the victim being Dr.
Shumate well-known citizen of Fauquier, resd-
Ing about nine miles from Warrentun. 1t appears
that the Yankees upon occupying Fauquier, select
ed the residence of DIR. Shuulate AZ quarters for
some OF their officers, and directed the Doctor to
vacate. This he positively refused to do, when
they told him that he might remain if he would
take the oath of allegiance. lie spurned the pro-
position, aud testified to them his utter detestation
.: their country aud their cause Finding the
Doctor obduratc they taeity acquiesced in his re-
naming in nis own house with his family The
Doctor has daughter, beautiful young lady,
who very soon became the object of Yankee per-
secution. One of the vile wretches, who degrad-
Ell the honorable rank of Major, made several vain
attempts to enter the sleeping apartment of the
young lady, when. the outrage reaching the ears
of the father, he told the scoundrel that another
such attempt would Gust him his life for he would
shoot him like dog. la spite Of this fair eau
tioa, the God fol- saken wretch again attempted to
accomplish his diaholical design, when true to his
word, DIR. Shumatc sped ball through his craven
heart. Hardly had this deserved retribution been
effected, before the Majors omIanions-all of
fcers-iell upon the Doctor, and slaughtered him
instantly, fairly Kidding his body with bullets
Richaond Dispatch.
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NOTICE.

The Magistrates Of Necklenhurg county are reqnest-
ed attend Tuesday of April County Cont next
tn is business of Importance be attended
JOHN WALKER, Chn.
Aurl IS 1891 1t
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Administrators Notice.

AdEMInistfatOr's NOTICE..
Haring qualified Administrator of J. H. AcCord,
deceased hereby Rotify all persens indebted to said
deceased to come forward and make immediate pay
meat and all those having claims against the de-
ceased must present them for settlement within the
time prescribed by law this notice will be pleaded
in bar of their recovery.
=, = WV " McCORD, admir-.
March ls, 1862 I'm
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TAN BARK WANTED.

WANT to purchase large quantity of tan bark thsi
Season and will pay Five Dollars per cord delivered
the Tan Yard Four Dollars per cord loaded the
OH any Rail Road any DISTANCE not exceeding 40
miles. II. Is. TA1LOR
March Is, 1862. Sm.
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ROYDS For SALE.

The first Mortgage Bonds of the Atlantic, Tenn, q
Ohio Railroad 90. off~ed for sale They are Sc
cured by the Enforcement Of the Charlotte b e.
Railroad Co.
There is better investment for capitalists, ana
scarcely an bonds offered in market secure
Apply to $3.50 N. l.. WINSTON, Treas.
March 49, 1862 II
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-04-29

| want to purchase, Immediately. all tn. BARLH
can get, for which the highest market price will
paid MARTIN MuNZLER
Charlotte, Oct 30 1861. If
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A ATTENTION VOLUNTEERS!

have on hand a lot of Oi1-Cloth Coats; also OH
Cloth by the yard, which ! will sell at reasonable
prices. Cail the store Of Messrs. HIlker Kuck.
next door to Elias l. Cohens, grocery store.
r. ". AIIRENS.
Feb l8, 1862 Pm
Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1862-04-09
LOUISBURG FEMALE COLLEGE.
LHR IAMES SnITTHE ATE OF THE I'm

NHR. JAMES SOUTHGATE, OF THE UNI
IIA versity Of Va but for several past, Presi
dent Of the Norfolk Military and Classical lnstitute has
taken charge of this elegant COLLEGE, with the hope Of
establishing School in every respect. highly acceptable
TO the petpe 0f the South.
Mr.. SUUTHGATE will be assisted BY bis LADY.
Teacher of varied accomplishments and vast experience
who for fifteen years has been Connected with some Of the
ANCIENT and MODERN LANGUAGES. MUSIC and
PAINTING, will have gentlemen Professors presiding
them. We shall offer The best educational advantages
to people whom We know appreciate them and all
ask, 9ire ridL and after this is ta ry done,
those who satisfied remove their children
wards, free of charge.
The Boarding Department shall have all the cOmfrs
and of welordered hone and the B"arders
tendery and aectOnateIy watched and cared for,
The most anxious parent could desire Every at
being gwen Ia the health manners and literary
advancement Of each Pupil. Diplomas will be given to
Gold and SILVER Medals will be awarded fur perfect depo
Young ladies' wishing TO educate themselves for
teachers will lind unusual inducements here the terms
for them shall be made suitable TO circumstances.
The Scho not secIarian though the purest morality
taught and required of every member OF the Institution
The building is large and magnificent, well adapted
Schoul purposes The location Is unsurpassed being
of the Oveies heaheSt and most refined sections of
the South 50 miles North of Raleigh. and lU miles from
Franknton Depot where hacks always in readiness,
expenses for len months will be from $3.50 10 $3.50 For
further particulars apply Gen. j. Is. Ltejohn VIM
P Williams, Daniel 5. Hill, Richard F. Yarbor"ugh, or to
JAMES SOUrHGATE,
LoUIsBURG, n. g.
~ Raleigh papers requested to publish the above
shed in Wilmington, TarbOro, GOldsborn, and Fayee-
vile Petersburg Express and Richmond Dispatch two
weeks only, and send bills to Louisburg, N. e.
March u, 1862. 2-u
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GGston-S x Johnston.
Gates-A Walton.
GranUills-Thomas B Lyon, T L Hargrove, S S
Royster.
Grssn-W A Darden, Jr.
Gutyord-John Gilmer, Ralph Gorrell, and R
P Dick.
Hatyar- R H Smith, L W Bachelor.
Hy0e-E L Mann.
Hdrnett-A S McNeiu.
Haywood-Wm Hicks.
HeRderson-W NJ Shipp.
Reryord-Kenneth Rayner
lredeH-Anderson Mitchell, T A Allison.
JHcEson-W H Thomas.
Johaston-C B Sanders, W A Smith.
Jones-Wm Foy.
Lenoir-John Washington.
LineoLn-D Schenck.
Nacon-C D Smith.
NadiSon-J A Mcdowell.
Martin d w Bagley.
NcDcsoelL-J Greenlee
-GeekLsnburg-J W Osborne, James Strong.
NOntgon,ery-S H Christian.
Noore-H Turner.
Ndsh-L N Battle
NsO HanOncr-John Holmes, Robert Strange
Northampton-D A Barnes, j NJ Moody.
OasioW-A Murrlll.
OrGngs-W A Graham John Berry.
PaSguotank-R X Speed
Psrquimans-Jos Cannon.
Psrson-John W Cunningham.
Pitt-F & Satterthwaite A Atkinson.
RandOlph-W J Long, G Foster.
Rich1nond-W Leak.
Robeson-J Fuller, c Switzerland.
Rockingham-D Reid, 7 Brodnax.
Rosoan-R A CALDWELL II C Jones.
Rutherford and Polk-M Durham, G " Michal
Sampson-R A MoSey, Thomas Bunting.
Stan'y-E Ilearne.
StokeS-A II Joyce
Surry-TV V Hamlin.
Tyrrsll-El Spruill.
Union-H NJ Houston.
Wdke-G Badger, Battle, W W Holden.
Warren-W Edwards, F A Thornton.
WaShington-W S Pettigrew.
WataugG-J W Council.
Wayne-G Strong, Thompson.
Rilkes-Jas Galloway, Peter Elier.
Fadkin-R Armfeld.
Ydncey-M Penland.
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