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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-06-23

cAprr1RE OF WINCHESTER, VA.
4uofher Confederate Victory!

Il
A despatch of the 10th says that Gen Ewell
.ttscked the enemy in Winchester on Saturday,
the 18th, fought them on Sunday, renewed the
attack Monday morning, at o'clock, and after
st,ncgle Of one hour, the Abolition flag was
low errd and our victorious veterans took entire
.nnssession. when the command of Milroy, number
ing six or seven thousand, surrendered, together
with all their stores, embracing several hundred
horses, wagons, equipments, artillery and trains.
Our loss in killed, wounded and missing will not
exceed one hundred No officers killed Mll:oy
endegvored to escape, but it is rumored since that
he has been captured. Col Alcott, who was en-
deavoring to reinforce Milroy with about z,OOo
men, was captured by Gen. Edward johnson, On
Sunday evening, near Rerryville.
Passengers from the Valley of Virginia con
Grm the above news. They also report that Mil
roy had made his escape, with escort Of cavalry
The Richmond Dispatch of the 18th inst. says
"'fhe capture Of Winchester is OF the most
glorious, and We believe it is destined to prove one
of the most important, events of the war. 1t
seems to be the first in projected series Of opera
tons, which there is every reason to believe will
result most benefcally to the cause of the Con-
federaey. What those projected operations may
be, we cannot mcclure, and we only pre-
sumo that they are to be, because Gen. Lee is not
the man to indulge in isolated enterprises, having
no bearing upon the grand object of the campaign.
The actual tangible fruits very great. Fifty
cannon, three miles $50 reported) of wagons, large
numbers of cattle, cows and mules, and 5000
prisoners, including 1000 captured by Gen. Edw.
johnson. The enemy behaved exactly as might
have been expected of such wretches. They
proved in plain terms to be arrant towards.
Placed behind strong Notifications, they only
stood their ground long enough to kill and wound
100 of our men. Oppressors are almost always
towards, and these were oppressors of the most
brutal description"
RICHMOND, June 18.-Before the capture of
Winchester Milroy notified the rebels he would
burr the town if an attempt was made to storm
his position. Ewel replied he would hang every
Yankee captured if the threat was carried out.
It is reported that Ewel has taken Harpers
Ferry with its immense stores, which are on route
for Fredericksburg.
A heavy explosion has been heard in the
direction of Acquia Creek and it is believed that
the. enemy arc blowing up the wharves and
buildings at that point.
The poor of Fredericksburg reaping rich
harvest in the way of spois from the enemy s
deserted camps at Stafford, on the opposite side
of the River.
1t is reported that the wife of Gen. Milroy was
captured or Sunday at Martinsburg.
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RAVENS AND CRAvENs.-A iadv fri,
plies us with the following anecdote. sup
ministeriug scathing rebuke TO the 10y I'd.
croakers, who disgrace manhood by tbs;.ard
ness, not only to credit evil tidnes Gomez read.
war, but to succumb to the vandal foe: TIE
IAN old classmate of mine-a true O.,
glrl-justly rebuked a croaker, great =. =
-one of those men who shame the n..,lt OO'er
they wear-a few days ago. The num-. OOO'
that Vicksburg had fallen; and this par;o, -, zane
once said-'The war will speedily end .w,l
you. think so? The Yankees will not civ. 40
ter such a grand victory, as the fail of VIZ a.
would be, aud, | hope, you do not tb;nL SSOrg
moment that zoe Southerners will O.. ,%
do-what else? Give up and return 70 ~ y
Union will be our sole alternative NV le "a
cried the indignant maiden, NEVER
ashamed of you. You can go back, il Won va, an
If you entertain such views, think von '- 10
make good Yankee "Ou'd
admitting the impossibility of such m I'm,
idte thing, as the reconstruction of the old H.
l, for one, would nerer 90 back bur stov o. ~
outskirts FOREVER. Such, il the rescIvo - -" ~
'r"c Southern 'oo"'e"-and hope of the ns a.
also" VIZ "eu
We cordially respond to the brave .piri, or 49,
lady correspondent, and feel no doubt TIA, ~.
men of tho South will come up to the full ms,.,,.o
of her patriotic hope.
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THE YANKEES ALARMED.
Northern Neus.

Northern papers of the 10th inst. contain the
following iems showing that the enemy is terrified
at the approach of Gen. Lees army:
The New York Times says: "Lee's army, 10000
strong, is marching northward. Hookcr's army is
also moving on to prevent the further advance of
the Confederates. The Governor Of Ohio has
called for $4,000 troops The Governor of Penn
sylvania has also called for 10000 men to prevent
the invasion of bis State.
Washington, June 15.-I.incoln has issued
Proclamation calling out 100 600 men to repe the
invasion of Maryland, Northern Virginia, Penn
sylvania apd Ohio.
Harrisburg, Pa, June 15-Dispatches from
,Chambersburg and Hagarstowr state that the
rebel cavalry at Perryville and Martinsburg
on the 1ith inst, and that bard fighting was
going on. The rebels had driven Reynolds from
Perryville and were advancing on the Capital
The prominent towns and cities on the line of
march are in great danger.
dispatch just received says that on the 10th
the Rebels at Chambersburg, in full force
The Federals removing railroad machinery,
stock and stores, and great alarm has seized
the people, accompanied with terrible excitement
Nashville papers of the 18th inst, contain Lin
coins proclamation calling out 100000 of the
militia for six months service.
London, Pa, juno 16.-The Rebels are in
heavy force in the Cumberland Valley.
Bedford, Pa, June 16.-Scouts just in report
the presence Of about 5000 rebel cavalry in Cum.
berland, Nd, and the inhabitants flying for safety
Harrisburg, June 15-Business has been en-
tirely suspended. All the important documents
have been removed from the capitol
Mlroy has telegraphed officially his repuse
from bis Notifications at Winchester by about
$4,000 Rebels, after losing 1900 of his men
Governor Curtin has issued proclamation call
ing upon Pennsylvania to defend their State, say
ing that Philadelphia has not responded while the
enemy is at Chambersburg. He reproaches Penn
sylvanians for their shifting about the length of
time their services may be required, when such a
great exigcncy exists Dispatches state that every
aspect is gloomy, there being no army to save the
country south of the Susquehannah.
Baltimore june 16-Gov Bradford has issued
a proclamation calling upon the people to rally in
defence of haryland,-"my Maryland"
Rhode Island, June l6-Goy. Smith convenes
the Legislature 90 Thursday for the purpose OF
raising troops:
Philadelphia, june 16.-The Mayor has issued
proclamation ordering the closing of stores tina,
the occupants may join military organizations to
! defend the city.
New York, june 16-All the regiments have
been ordered to be under arms. AT Brooklyn the
bells were rung at midnight, summoning the
members Of regiments to leave immediately for
/ Philadelphia.
Gov. Andrews of Massachusetts has rendered
Lincoln all his available militia force.
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FROM vIcKsBURa AND THE WEST.

| The Atlanta Appeal, of the 10th inst. says: We
have cheering reports from an intelligent army
officer, who left jackson Thursday evening last
Much of it is of character that it would be I'M
proper to make public, but this much we can say
that the army now under General Johnston is in
excellent spirits, fully organized, we'll supported
with aftillcry-of which there was at first great
defciency-and supplied with ample commssary
stores and ammunition. Of his inteEded move
ments, Gen Johnston is Enthusiastically reticent.
Ills whole force is ready to be efficiently handled,
whenever he conceives the proper moment has
arrived but has not materially changed Its
position from that previously stated it occupied
Our informant states that frequent communlea-
tons pass between Generals Johnston and Rem
berton-the latter continuing to send out only
confident reports.
| JACKSON, June 1S.-After four days lull
heavy firing has been heard at Ficksburg this
morning. The last accounts represent that Grant
is busy terrifying and cutting down trees on the
Big Black to impede Johnston's movements. 1t
is also reported that great distress prevails among
the citizens inside of the enemy's lines. The
Yankees have stolen everything valuable and all
provisions, and that numbers are in a starving
condition.
Gen. Kirby Smith is not at Millikens Bend nor
is he at Port Hudson His force started in trans
ports from point which need not be published,
| for destination which is not known The Con-
! federate General who commanded in the attack on
Mken's Bend was Gen. Henry E. McCullock,
! of Texas.
! The Natchez Courier says that the 18th
inst, Generals Dick Taylor and Walker attacked
the Federal camp, 1900 strong, at Camp Perkins,
Ashland, La, killing, wounding and capturing the
entire force, sare few who escaped to gun boat.
This was one of series of similar camps extend
ing from Grand Gulf to Millikens Bend, and en-
circling Vicksburg on the West side OF the river
A despatch dated Pamela Miss, the 18th inst,
states that Cen Marmaduke captured one trans
| port and sunk another Helena, Ark, on the
! 18th inst Two regiments were sent from Helena
against him, but he routed them and drove them
back to town.
| A reliable officer who arrived in Houston, Texas,
on the Goth u:., brings the information that Gen.
Magruder had fitted out several steamers at Corpus
Christi and attacked the blockading fleet. He
succeeded 10 sinking two of the enemy's vessels,
capturing Is prisoners and raising the blockade.
SUMMIT, MISS June IA courier from Gen.
Logan states that he dashed into Jackson, La,
Monday, captured 100 Yankees belonging to the
Forieth New York Cavalry, and 20 negres with
their wagons and arms, and l2O horses. A Major
and other officers are among the prisoners.
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nS We trust that our interior contemporaries
will at last stop blowing and talking about Mr.
vaiiand'gham There are some things of which
tue least SAID the better and approaching this
have so far said nothing about the movements of
this very clever gentleman from Ohio. We would
now state, however, for the benefit of all whom it
may coneern, that Mr. G. l.. vallandis ham is no
longer within the bounds of the ConfedeTacy also.
that he is the Democratic candidate for Governor
of Ohio; and that he is strong Union man. but
does not think that reunion can ever be secured
by COERCION but goes for peace, hoping that Union
may result, bat at any rate, he goes for peace,
preferring even separation to subjugation or
DETERMINATION ilminytoa Journal.
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EIGHT PER CENT FUNDING.

The attention Of the public is directed the follow
ing regulations issued by the Secretary n the Trsa'-
~ in relation toTundng Of Confederate States TrsA'
ry Notes:
TREASURY DEPARTMENT
RICHMOND, May Is, 1858. }
The following regulations Nre established for 'e'
guidance Of the officers Of the Treasury in relation
the two year Treasury notes and eight per cent es
Gates, issued under the act Of Congress Of May To- "
l. The holders OF any or the two year Ifsnsy
notes, issued under the provisions Of the said ACT s
at any time, before the 3lst Of july, 1884,
change me same for eight per cent bonds, PgpgseL
years, to be Issued under the authority oso,i,o-
2. The Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer aDd ~ .,uA
ries will issue certificates to such holders- mos
form, to be taken up by delivery Of the bonus
as they shall be prepared. Ct T,.s'J
c. G. MEMMH0ER, seey lrs''
A. 9. WILLIAMSON, c: D &c
June o. isC8 Chaf"''
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by the Governor Of North GarOIf,a.
A PROCLAMATION

Whereas, there has arisen since the adiournr.u, -,
the General Assembly, very important Question =,
finance in the proper settlement of which the crst,
of the State is deeply concerned and for which ell
ment Legislative action is required:
Now, therefore, Zebulon u. Vance, Goysrno, .,
North Carolina, do, by and with the advice oS,ka
Council of State, issue this Proclamation ,onvr,ss
the General Assembly in Extra Session aud Calls
upon the members to assemble promptly in this cir, ~
Tuesday, the 30th lay of this month of June
In witness whereof, Zebulon B. Vance, Gov,,po,
Captain General aud Commander in Chief hath ,gD,
these presents and caused the Great Seal Of the S,
to be affixed. Ozone ut the city OF Raleigh hi, I'm
day of june A. D., 1885, and in the s7h year of Amer,
lean Independence. z. u. VANCE.
By the Governor: r. II. BATTLE, Jr, Private See'y.
June l6, 1868 It
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NORTHERN ITEMS.

The Milwaukee correspondent of the Chicago
Times (Republican) says: Another disgraceful
scene occurred in city this afternoon, similar to
that of few days since. An enrolling officer,
while engaged in his duties in of the wards,
was attacked by large number of women, armed
with clubs, stones, and other missiles, who very
seriously injured him. He succeeded in escaping
from the Infatuated vixens by taking refuge in a
grocery near by, and the mob dispersed without
committing further outrages.
The Albany Argus has the following: Forney's
Washington Chronicle, in referring to the APP
preaching election in Maryland, says: ''In truth,
the loyaltists of Baltimore will not permit doubt
fui men to appear at the polls; and we anticipate
the coming election will show that in that State a
number of avowed Republicans have been chosen
to Office" Through the Chronicle and through
the Press, Forney is constantly throwing out in
stigations to violence and threats against the peo-
pie. There is reason to think that he speaks for
the Administration, rather for the clique that
controls it. Forewarned, forearmed! When the
Constitution is Frustrated, and the laws aefed, we
believe the Democrats of the country can tall back
upon the first principles and defend themselves
successfully against violence. And they will do it,
Louisville rumors say that Kentucky is invaded
by the rebels The Southern counties are in pos
session of the rebels.
Two attempts were made on the night of the 9th
to burn the Illinois State House.
Cincinnati rumors say that Lincoln has sent for
Eallandigham, offering to compromise differences.
. The New York Times says the peace party is
growing dominant in New Jersey, Ohio and Con-
necticut. Unless the Administration discards its
radical policy and see,:r-- speedy aud decisive
success in the field, III demand for peace will he
presented in such form as to compel obedience.
Immense meetings continue to be held, protes
ting against the violation of the Cons tuition in
Valaudigham' case. .>.
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MORE BRuTALITIEs.-We have been called on
by Nr d. II. Lilly, of Beverley, Randol ph Co.,
Va, who reached this city last Friday, as q
returned prisoner from the enenys lines Mr.
Lilly had been three times prisoner, under
arrests 10y Pierpont's jackals, and was confined n
all some nine or ten months. He was treated with
great harshness, and robbed of everything be had,
even his pen-kuife, But the browning airoeity
was perpetrated, when, in the early part of May,
his wife and four helpless little ones were brought
to Wheeling, taken into room adjoining that in
which he was confined, from which they could see
him through the bars of the door, but were denied
the privilege Of speaking to him, and when they
besought this boon with tears aud cries. they were
brutay driven from the sight of the husband and
father, and themselves thrown into prison. Since
that time he has not seen them, but has reason to
think that they have been will soon be sent
through the lines. He was informed that the
offence for which Mrs Lilly arrested, plundered
OF everything she bad, and with her little children
thrown into prison, was giving something to eat to
three Confederate soldiers. How long can the
wrath Of Heaven delay falling on such wretches
Hhig ''"''F"
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GENERAL MAGRUDER AND THE MEx1cANs-
The Houston Telegraph, of the 18th ult =, announ.
ces the return there Of General Magruder from the
Rio Grande. 1t says
One object of his visit to the Rio Grande was
to cultivate friendly relations with the Mexicans.
This he has succeeded admirably in. He was
visited by Governor Lopez, of Tamaulipas, aud
received him with al! the honors due his station
The General and his staff were invited to attend
banquet in Matamoras, which they attended the
next day. They were in return received with the
most distinguished courtesy, amid salvos of artil-
lery, music, etc. The occasion was gala day
for Motamcras, and nothing occurred to mar the
pleasure Of the occasion
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North Carolina
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.

This delightful Summer Resort Is now open Tor Ise
reception of visitors. and the public can have 'h'
benefit Of these valuable waters.
Prices OF BoARD-S5 per day,
S2s per week,
SIS for four weeks.
We have plentiful supply Of Provisions, aud Fooa
stock Of Ice secured. There is daily line OF HAeb
and Nail from the Western n. G. Railroad to 'n'
Springs. IL l.. ROBAhDS'
juno |. 1863 2mpd- Proprietor
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By the Governor Of N. Carolina.
A PROCLAMATION

Whereas the time limited in my proclamation, dated
the 9Th of May fobdding the expectation of certain
articles from the State for thirty days from the 18Th of
the mast month"; will soon expire.
Now, therefore, !, ZEBULoS b. VANCE Governor OF
North Carolina do, by and with the advice Of the
Conpc;l of State issue this Proclamation, continuing
said prohibition thirty days from the l2Lh ins sub
iect TO the exceptions and restrictions contained in
s,id proclamation of the 9th Of May and entrusting
the execution Of this Proclamation to Justices Of the
Peace and Militia Officers:
In witness Whereof ZEBULOy b. VANCE, Governor,
cantanGeueral and Commander-in- Chief hath signed
these and caused the Great Seal OF the State
to be affixed
Done at the City of Raleigh, this 9Th day of june,
n 1859 and in the year of Independence the S7h
Rv the Governor: z. B. VANCE.
r II. BATTLE, JR., Private Secretary.
June Is, 1868 II
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As Administrator Of Sugar Dun, deceased, hereby
give notice all persons Indebted to said deceased to
come forward Immediately and make payment, end
those having claims against him must present them
within the time prescribed by law, this notice win
be pleaded in bar of their recovery.
A. P. STEVENS. Admir-.
Nav oGtl, 1863 I'm pd
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WANTED,

One hundred pounds CdntIdris PTfatd or POTATO
FLY IL resembles the Spanish Fly, but is Smaller-n
usually found sweet potato vines about the end Of
July or beginning Of August-is collected in the mora
ing and evening by shaking the insects from The plants
into hot water. They are then carefully dried 10 the
sun. liberal price per pound will be paid for them
JAS. T. JOHNSON,
Medical Purveror,
Nav %, 1868 II Charlotte, y. C.
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ST. MARY,S SCHOOL,
RALEIGH, ".

N-ILLIUIIi " q
RIGHT Rev. THOS. ATKINSON, D. Visitor
REV ALBERT SMEDES, D. d., Rector.
The next term will begin July 10th, and end Deem
Der 9Th.
For Board and English Tuition, the charge will be
$225, payable in advance.
For a circular containing full particulars, apply 10
the Rector.
Parents desiring 10 enter their children the ntII
term, should address the Rector Immediately.
June 8, 1868 81
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SKIRMIsHING ON THE BLAcKwATER-The
Federals, several thousand strong, with cavalry,
artillery, and infantry, attempted to force passage
across the Blackwater at Joyner's and Blackwater
Bridge, on Monday night, the 18th, but. were re-
pulsed. Tuesday evening they opened heavy
fire upon Franklin, with artillery and regimen.
or more Of rifles, keeping up severe FIRE for two
hours, at short range. They were again repulsed
The Confederate commanding officer did not use
bis artillery at ALL but only the men in the rife
pits a good many Of The enemy were killed.
No loas on our side - -
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Humanity requires you TO come forward and par i'm.
mcdiatey. Four little orphan girls dependent up.
what yon The Notes and Accounts are in the
hands of Sheriff White. Don't let him be under The
necessity of calling on you-sec him soon.
T. II. BREy
June 2, 1868. II Admir- Of John llariy dee
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FAcToRY BoBBINs.-A mandatory of bobbins,
quhs, spools, &c, for wool and cotton factories is
in successful operation a. Cedar Falls, N. c.
with prompt attention. Greensboro Rrtriot
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STEAM ENGINE AND LAND
For sale.

The subscriber has a Steam Engine (hirty horse
power) aud the necessary fixtures for running "a"
Mill, which he will sell on accommodating tcrmi--
located on ;he railroad running from Charlotte TO
Statesvlle twelve miles from Charlottesville twenty
three acres Of Land adjoining. The Engine will be
sold separate from the Land if desired Ny po,t-os
is Oaklawn. &C. MATTHEW A. WALLACE
May 2G, 1868 3t-pd
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NOTICE.

Having qualified as Executor TO the Will Of william
Allison, deceased notice is hereby given to those in
dcbted to said deceased pay At once and tho,. hav.
ing claims against the estate must present them m,.
diately this notice will be pleaded in bar Of their
recovery. WILLIAMSON WALLACE
June 2, 1868 I'm Executor
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TAKEN UP

On Sunday the 18th Of May, dark-brown NULL
branded &c. S." years old and about ~ bands hEn
The is hereby notified To come forward pro's
property, pay charges and take il away.
ALBERT WALLACE
june 2, 1868 Pm
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NOT

All persons indebted TO FULLlNGS SPRINGS,
by note or account hereby notified TO call uPoh
VIM. W. Grer ex-sherif and make immediate istiIs'
ment. . ~. SFhlNUo.
February & 1863 n
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A MlsNoMER-We observe with no little
surprise that nearly the entire press of the Con
federacy, in abiding to the exploits of the Ala
bama and Florida, or other Confederate vessels,
term them privateers. The term implies that
these vessels are private property, sailing under
letters Of marque, when, the truth is, have not
am armed vessel afoat, save the regular NATIONAL
vessels of war. The term prvateer, while it is by
means reprcach to any gallant seaman who
chooses to sail such, is really term of reproach
when applied to our national vessels. 1t detracts
from the dignity of our flag and the naval repute
of our struggling country. The exploits of our
armed vessels are carrying dismay to the CONNER.
cial circles of the enemy, and are fast filing the
and legitimate pame, and let the term privateer
apply only to those who seek it.
TI.are accounts show that the Confederate YES
sels are continuing the good work of destroying
yankee ships.