The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-05-12
LATEST NEWS.
THR LATE ENGAGRMRNT.

Late advices from the army Of the Rappahannock
show that the lighting probably ended there for the
present. and the result to TO be both decisive
and satisfactory-The "best army the planet" now
lies mangled and bleeding upon the very ground from
which, week ago, il took up It's line Of march sor
Richmond; and Its depleted ranks and demoraiixed
condition are the best commentary that be furnished
upon the struggle which it has passed through. The
boast of its leaderthat he could take 10 to the Gulf of
Mexco-he may yet redeem to Mr. Lincoln; bat IL so,
the hired hunks oil the Yankee ship must furnish
him the means for q safe transportation Indeed 1t
may be well questioned il have heretofore gained 30
decided success, as in our late encounter.
But we have succeeded with the loss however Of
many mourned and gallant spirits. The loss we have
inflicted upon the Yankees will il is estimated
quadruple our own; whilst the number of prisoners
will not fall short Of ten thousand From the best
general intelligence we have received, our own loss
will exceed five thousand all told a very large
proportion of which were only slightly wounded
and gratitude to the great leader, and the strong
and stout hearts of hi, followers cannot be too
freely manifested Let nations greeting go forth
them in the hour of triumph that their spirts NAV be
gladdened and their hearts rejoicei.-Riehaond Ea-
qurer, Saturday Hay 9th.
ADDRESS OF GEN. LEE TO HIS ARMY.
The following appropriate address has been issued by
Gen. Lee to the gallant and invncbe army under his
command:
HzADo'Rs ARMY NORTHERN vlReISrAl
May 9TH, 1868.
With heartfelt qualification the General commanding
expresses the army his of the heroic conduct dis
played by officers and during the arduous operations
In which they have just been engaged.
Under trying vicissudes Of het and storm You attack
ed the enemy strongly enrenened in the depths of
ged wilderness and again the hills of Fredericksburg
fifteen miles Distant and by the that trumphcd
many fields forced him once more to seek safety
beyond the Rappahsnnock. While this glorious victory
entities you the praise and gratitude the nation we
especially called upon to return grateful thanks 10
the only gver of victory for the signal deverance He has
wrought
1t is therefore, earnestly recommended that the troops
unite Sunday next in ascrbng to the Lord Of Hosts
the glory due unto His name.
Let forget in rejoicing the brave soldiers who
have fallen in defence of their country; and while
their loss let resolve emulate their noble eI
ample.
The army and the country alike lament the absence for
time OF one to whose bravery, energy, and skill, they
much indebted for success.
The following letter from the President of the Conrde-
rate States is communicated to the army expression
of his appreciation of its
81 have received your Dispatch and reverently unite
with you in giving praise to God for the with
which He has crowned our arms.
SIN the of the people, offer my cordial thanks
to yourself and the troops under your command for this
addition to the unprecedented series Of great victories
which your army has achieved.
The universal rejoicing produced by this happy result
will be mingled with general regret for the good and the
brave who numbered among the killed and the
ded.' X. +. LEE, General.