The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-06-16

Sherman pronounces more deadly than that which
took Sebastopol.
BATTLE NEAR CULPEPER, VA.
e Contederates Victorious.
CULpEpER, June 9-The enemy crossed the
Rappahannock this morning, at o'clock, at
various fords from Berkeleys to Kelly's with a
force of cavalry accompanied by artillery. After
severe contest till p. m, General Stuart drov e
them across the river.
(Signed) r. E. LEE.
RICHMOND, June 10.-The news from the
Rappah annock and in the vicinity Of Fredericks-
burg is unimportant, with the exception that
the enemy maintains his position Deep Run.
All yesterday and this morning heavy columns of
smoke have been rising on the Stafford side, for
several miles up aud down theariver. 1t is con-
iectured that the enemy arc burning their super
huous baggage, stores, etc, preparatory to falling
back and Joining the main body which is suppos-
ed to be moving in the direction of Culpeper.
Three hundred prisoners captured in the en-
gagement yesterday, on the upper Rappahannock,
arrived this afternoon.
RICHMOND June 1.-THE battle on Tuesday
occurred at Brandy Station, on the Orange and
Alexandria Railroad, five miles beyond Cul pepper
Court-H House Accounts far are very conflict
ing, but there seems no doubt that the attack
unexpected, aud they gained some advantage at
the first onset. On the arrival of our reinforce
ments, desperate and sanguinary battle ensued,
and the enemy finally driven from the field
Much Of the fighting was hand to hand. Gen
Stuart commanded forces. Among the killed
Col Frank Hampton, of SOeth Carolina Col.
Sol. Williams, of North Carolina and Col Green,
of Virginia. Brig-Gen. Runey Lee, son of Gen.
R. H. Lee, received severe sabre cut in the thigh.
Col. NJ G. Butler of South Carolina, lost leg.
Capt Ball, of the Black Horse Cavalry, shot in
the hand. Col Williams, mentioned above as
killed, was married only three weeks.
Among the prisoners brought down last evening
were eleven commissioned officers
RICHMOND, June 12-Correspondence from
Fredericksburg states that the mystery in regard
to the movements Of the Yankees near that place
is not relieved. What seems to be feint may
suit in an advance on the Confederate lines Heavy
skrmishing yesterday and to-day between the
plckets. The enemy have thrown up additional
entertainments opposite the heights occupied by
us The number of tents have also been con-
slderably increased Prisoners state that the Yam
kee troops near here are from Suffolk, and CON-
prise the command of Gen. Dix.
SUPREME CoURT.-The Supreme Court of
this State met in the State Capitol on Monday the
9Th inst, all the mem bers Of the Court being pre-
sent. There were only four applicants for County
Court licenses, all of which were granted, viz:
N L Williams, Jr, of Yadkn County.
John H Stoltz, of Forsythe County.
JOS N Morehead, of Greensboro.
T NJ Argo, Of AlabSha.-Raletgh Register.
ANOTHER YANKEE BBUTE.-Colonel B. F.
Parker in command of the Confederate forces in
Jackson County, Missouri, wrote letter to Major
General James G.. Blunt, demonstrating with him
against the wanton cruelties he had perpetrated
upon men, women and children who had fallen in
to his hands, and threatening to retaliate on five
Yankee civilians or soldiers for every one of his
command, and for every non-combatant whom the
Abolition villain may execute. The Yankee cut
throat ndites the following reply to Col. Parkers
letter:
HEADQUARTERS DISTRICT OF KANSAS,
Fort Leavenworth, May ID, 1868.
have instructed officers in command of troops
in the border counties of Missouri (and the same
rule shall extend to all territory under my CON-
mand. that every rebel or rebel sym athizer who
gives aid, directly or indirectly, shall be destroyed
or expelled from the military district. These in
structions will not exempt females from the rule
Experience has taught that the bite of she
adder is as poisonous and productive of mischief
as the bite of any other venomous reptile
Therefore, all persons known to be in arms against
the Federal authorities OF this district will be
SUNNI arily put to death when captured. The on
ly constitutional right that will be granted them
will be the right to make choice of the quality Of
rope with which they will be hung
All those who are in sympathy with your cause,
and whom the military authorities may not feel
justified in putting to DEATH will be sent south of
the Arkansas River"
JAS. G.. BLUNT, Maj Genl
President Davis.is very timid nan or manv a
Lncolnite WOULD ere this have been hung in re-
taliation for the numerous barbarities committed
upon our people.