The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-10-20
FROM THE WEST.

MERIDIAN, Oct. IA column of the enemy's caval
ry and infantry reported 5000 strong, crossed the Big
Black, few days since, at Bridgeport, moving out to-
wards Canton. They yesterday by forces,
Brownsville where light artillery fight occurred
Our forces have fallen back few miles, and general
engagement is looked for.
- WATERFORD, Oct 1O.-The Confederate victory at
Salem was more complete than at first known. Prs-
report the enemys strength in the fight 1000
with six pieces of artillery. Gen. Chalmers had 200
with artillery. The enemy never hauted till they
| reached Lagrange. Gen. Chalmers being dismounted
could only follow them a few miles. Their loss ac-
cording the account of prisoners captured after the
battle, was 200 killed and wounded Our loss was
three killed aad foryseven wounded. The troops
in fine spirits, and event of more moment is
pected.
PAMELA Oct l2.-The Chicago Times, of the 9th,
says McMinnvie and it's garrison have been captured
by the Confederates. Wheeler had appeared MUIR
freesboro with 1000 cavalry He had burned several
railroad bridges
WATERFORD Oct. 12.-Chamers, yesterday morning,
attacked the enemy at Colliersville After severe
fight he drove them and took possession of every
thing. Our boys haG "good time generally" We
captured clothing and commssaEy stores in abundance
The enemys tents burned and the railroad track
torn up. We killed and captured about 100; own
loss is not known =
BRACES ARMY.-Beyond the fact that an i'm
portant movement of the army of Tennessee was
evidently about to be made we have been unable
to learn anything from the latest passenger arri-
walls from above. That programme had been de-
cided upon, and would be at once put on foot, is
the concurrent testimony of all, but in what d.
rection no inkling could be obtained. The troops
seemed overjoyed at the prospect of being early
put to work.
We have no idea that an attack upon Rosen-
cranz in his works at Chattanooga was contempla-
ted as it has been for days CONCEDED that the
attempt, no matter how formidable it might be
made, would be akin to madness. The hour when
it might have been successfully done has passed.
Strategy however, may accomplish the work, and
what course will be adopted only be con ec-
tured.
allow no passenger travel on the Chattanooga Road
until further notice. This is gnifcant-Atlanta
appeal, l4th.
MARIETTA, Oct. 12.-Rumors have been in
circulation here that Wheeler had captured anoth-
err wagon train of the Yankees, somewhere North
of the Tennessee, and burned the wagons. Posi-
tive information has been received, We learn by
private letter. that Wheeler had captured one en-
tire regiment of the enemy at Walkers Cross
Roads 1t will be remembered that the Yankee
papers claim victory at that point.
p1s~A horrible state of affairs exist in Norfolk,
Va. The negroes lord it over the ctizens in a
most insufferable manner, and are backed in their
insolence by their Yankee friends; and any resist
ance to negro is severely punished by the militia
ry authorities. White men are allowed to tight
out, without interruption, any little differences
that may arise; but if white man, from any cause,
or under any provocation, no matter how gross,
ventures to strike negro, he is Immediately ares
ted and thrown into lrison.-Rtchn'ond Ena"-
aner.
1t is stated that DR.. Wright has been executed
by Lincpln's orders. It will be remembered that
DIR Wright shot a yankee Lieutenant who was
parading some negro troops through the streets OF
Norfolk
pGTWe learn the ears are running fifteen miles
from Danyille towards Greershorough. The whole
of the track is graded and it is expected the cars
will run through by the first of next year.-Ral.
Standard.
THE GOVERNOR ELECT OF MIssIssIPPI.-The
returns from the recent election in Mississippi
leave no room to doubt that Gen. Charles Clark
has been chosen Governor Notwithstanding the
fact that the enemy have overrun nearly one-half
of that State, not single vote was polled nor a
single run for Office in favor Of reconstruction
or reunion upon any terms. Gen Clark has al
ways been extremely Southern in his political
views, and fought the enemy from the commence
ment of the war to the battle of Baton Rouge