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THE aEPFYsBURo BArTIEs.

A yankee correspondent Of the Philadelphia
Inquirer speaks as follows Of affairs about Gcttys-
burg after the late battles:
During the afternoon Of Saturday, the 4th,
Gettysburg was held jointly by our own and the
heDei forces, but late IN the evening the rebels
evacuated their portion, leaving us in quiet pos
session Of the town.
We spent over hour in roaming about the
place aud In convers;ng with the inhabitants, many
OF whom remained at their residences while tho
fearful struggle was in progress, and the posses
Stop of the town in dispute
With the exception of but very few, oil seemed
glad that the "YanEees' had obtained the supre.
macy, while the many acts Of kindness exhibited
towards our well, as well as wounded troops, are
worthy OF the highest commendaton aud praise.
That portion Of the town located nearest 70 the
seminary, and where the road from Emmettsbure
enters, exhibit some evidences Of the fearful bat
ties which had been fought. Yet nothing ike
the destruction and desoation anticipated is appa
rent.
The large majority of the residents are in their
houses, and to-day are attending to family matters
the same as though nothing had happened.
At the present writing, for the reason that such
constant moving of our troops has been in progress
and from the frequent changes in the location Of
our hospitals it is utterly impossible to make
statement anywhere near correct Of our loss in
killed and wounded. 1t cannot DC less than Gr.
teen thousand
Perhaps the worst feature Of our disaster is that
so many Of our most skilled and efficient officers
arc either wounded, killed o. incapacitatcl by rea.
son of serious wounds, from Immediate duty
Among our other losses, and ono of serious mat
ter in our present position, where rapid and fro
quent marches are to be made, ia the unusual
ndmbcr of horses that have been slain. Some
battalious are minus their supply, willie otbcs
have all more or less suffered
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IA
c. S. STEAMER "ToRpEDo,;"
On James River, July 4th, 1868.

= SIR-As Military Commissioner, l am the
bearer Of communication in writing from Jefferson
Davis, Commander-in- Chief Of the land and naval
forces of the Confederate States, to Abraham Lin
coin, Commandcr-in-Chief Of the land and naval
forces of the United States Hon. Robt. Ould,
Confederate States Agent of Exchange, accompa-
nies me as Secretary.
For the purpose of delivering the communica-
tion in person and comforting upon the subjects to
which it relates, desire to proceed directly to
Washington city in the steamer Torpedo, COM
manded by Lieutenant Hunter Davidson, of the
Confederate States Navy, no person being on board
but the Hon. Mr. Ould, myself, and the boats Off
GERS and crew.
Yours most respectfully,
ALEX III. STEPHENS.
To Rear admiral s. Z. Lee, u. S. flag ship Min
nesota.
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communication OF the 4th instant, addressed 10
the officer commanding u. s. forces, Fort Monroe;
and, in the execution Of instructions from the
Secretary of War, to inform you that the request
therein contained is deemed inadmissibIe
The customary agents and channels are con.
sidered adequate for all needfal military communi-
cations and conferences.
am, very respectfully, your ob't soryt,
WM III. LUDLOW,
L-Col. and A. l. G., 9TH Army CORPS,
Agcnt for Exchange Of Prisoners.
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TO COTTON PLANTERS.

I have been appointed by the Secretary of the
Treasury Chief Agent for the purchase of Cotton for
the Confederate Government within the State of North
Carolina, and will pay for the in per cent Bonds
Cash.
Sub Agents visiting the different parts of the State
buying in my rame, will have written certificates of
appointments
By order of the Secretary of the Treasury, all Cot
ton purchased by myself or my agents, and after
the 18th day of March, 1863 will be paid for in per
cent Bonds or Cash. and per cent Bones as stated
in former advertisement. Up to that tme however
the per cent bonds will be furnished stated.
PATRIOTIC citizens offered opportunity to
aid the Government by selling to their Cotton rather
than to private capitalists.
LEWIS S. WILLIAMS.
Charlnffn March 1
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North Carolina
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS.

This delightful Summer Resort is open for the
reception of visitors, and the public can have the
benefit of these valuable waters.
PRICES BoARD-$5 per day,
$28 per week,
$75 for four weeks
We have plentiful supply of Provisions, and good
stock of Ice secured. There is daily line of Hacks
and Mail from the Western n. c. Railroad to the
Springs. II. l.. ROBARDS
June |, 1863 2mpd Proprietor.
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LET Coop THINGS GO RoUNp.-.Peller So
gers, said newly elected lieutenant of militia"
"Pm all fired obliged to you for this shove up In
the ranks you have given mo- Felcr sogers, Rn
not going to forget your kindness soon, not by al
darned sight and I'll tell you what il is I'll stick
to my post like pitch to "a pine board, so long as'
there's no fighting, but go in for rotation in /
Office, and if we should come to blows with the
enemy darn'd if I don't resign right of, aEd give
every fellow fair shake for fame and glory, and
all that ere"
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Gbt WegtRrn gemutrat.
CHARLOTTE, N c.
NOTICE.

Our terms are four dollars per year in advance.
EE Individual local shnplasters will not be re-
eeiyed. When sent to they will be held subject to
the sender's call, and not returned by letter.
r~ The Democrat ariH be discontiauedto all su5scri-
6ers at the expiration Of the time for arhich IL paid
Those arho continue before atthc
piration Of their time.
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[B]
u S. FLAGSHIP MINNESOTA,
OFF Newport News, Virginia,
July 4, 1S63-2:30 P. NJ.
S1R-Your communication of this date is re-
ceived 1 will report by telegraph your arrival
and object, and inform you of the result without
delay. Very respectfully yours,
S. P. LEE, A. r. Admiral.
Hon. Alec. H. Stephens, Military Com'r.
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G. S. STEAMER TORPEDO, !
Off Newport News, Va,
10 JILL. NJ IL. Cal 1870


G. S. STEAMER TORPEDO,
Off Newport News Va,
u O'clock NJ, July 9th, 1868. Fl
>Acting Rear admiral S. r. Lee, u. S. flagship
Minnesota:
SIR-Will Admiral Lee inform me, if he can,
how long it will probably be before answer will
be made to my note of the 4th instant.
Will he please, also, forward the accompanying
letter from Hon. Mr Ould, Confederate Agent Of
Exchange, to Lieut. Col VIM H. Ludlow, U. s.
Agent of Exchange?
Most respectfully,
ALEXANDER ii. Stephens.
[D]
U. S. FLAG-SHIP MINNESOTA,
OFF Newport News, Va,
July 9th, 1853.
SIR-The request contained in your communi-
cation of the 4th instant is considered inadmissi-
BILE.
The customary agents and channels are ade-
quate for all needful military communications and
conferences between the United States forces and
the insurgents.
Very respectfully yours,
S. p. LEE, A r. Admiral,
Comd'g N. A. Block'g Squadron.
Hon A1er. II. Stephens.
HEADo'Rs DEPARTMENT OF Va,
Seventh Army Corps,
Fort Monroe, July 9th, 1868.
Hon. Aler. H. Stephens.
SrR-In the temporary absence of Major-G Gen
John A. Dix, commanding this Department, I
have the honor to acknowledge the receipt Of your
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21
HYDROPHOBIA.

UW''rophobid Cured after He diseasc rms Iul.
ty DeUet2ped.-The Brooklyn (Ncw York; papers
mention the following remarkable cure of ship
wright, named Oscar Burch, who was bitten re.
Gently bya mad dog, hydrophoLia nanilssiing
itself Oh the Sunday following lie was most vio.
lent and rabid during each successive attack Of tho
disease. What followed is thus narrated
On Monday morning, the 10th instant, DIR. Lou.
is Bauer, the health officer Of Inc city, took entire
charge of the case, and aciuatcd by the theory
that the poison had expended its vrulcncc upon
the spinal cord, as it always does, having caused
inflammation OF that organ, directed his attention
upon it. Without administering grain Of medi-
cine, he ordered a thorough (wet) cupping TO tho
posterior part of the head and along the spine,
following it up with ice applications 10 the same
extent The patient, of course, had 10 lay on his
stomach, and was we'll secured by mechanical con
strant during this treatment, which was continued
unabated without interruption for three successive
days and nights. The patient was protected
against any return of paroxysm. lis pulse and
breathing became quiet, pains gradually leil him,
and isolated muscular twitchings became likewise
extinct.
Since Saturday last no outward symptom has
disturbed the steady progress Of recovery, and on
Wednesday last the patient was discharged from
medical treatment apparently in the best state Of
health
The case has naturally created much interest
throughout the city, and the results Of the treat
ment have been looked for with more than ordina-
ry anxiety. It must be added that in some points
the case differs from the ordinary experience, as
we understand the shortest period heretofore OBJ
served between the innoculaton' Of the hydropho.
bic poisons and the manifestation Of the disease
has been several days, whereas the present com
menced forty-eight hours after the bite
lnasmucI, however, as the Bunch case has been
seen by quite number of reliable persons, and by
highly competent physicians, objections to its re-
ality on the ground Of time can scarcely be per-
mitted: 1t is yet questionable whether the treat
ment resorted to in this case by Dr. Bauer will be
as eficacious in its results in similar cases at
any rate, this method will commend itself to the
attention of the profession and the public a. large,
and fusare trials must decide its unfailing reiia.
bility.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21

THEvING.-While Mr T. A. Watt and family,
who reside the River, in this county, were d
Church, a few Sabbaths since, wicked sinner and
thief, entered his residence taking variety Of
articles, follows A suit of clothes, cloth cost
black satin vest, black silk cravat four shisassa
drawers, hair brush, comb, &c. Examiner
pocket book but got no money, as Mr Watt had taz.
precaution to take bis money with him. The
thief was seen to depart from the house, by the
negroes, with ais arms full of clothing iStafcs-
UHle Express.
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COTT0N CARDs AND SssOES,
o0PartnerShIp.
WILLIAMS & OATES

I 10y SsoIi'ted with them in the Mercantile,
The style OF the firm wilt hereafter be
WILLIAMS, OATES i co.
NoFlCE1Al persons indebted to the Iato firm of
M,'n.ams U"es Will please call and Settle m as
no. n ZOE, = WILLIAMS 4 OATES.
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NOTICE TO DEBTORS

All persons indebted to the Estate of PatricL 7
Ao~re' deceased, are requested to call and makeim
"'''''tt Payment 10 SAML. p. SMITH
Dee -, 1852 Attorney for rxan,,t:.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21

The attention of the public is directed the follow
ing regulations issued by the Secretary of the Treasu
ry in relation tofundng of Confederate States Treasu
ry Notes:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, I
RICHMOND. Nav 25. 1863.

RICHMoND, May 25, 1868. J
The following regulations are established for the
guidance of the officers of the Treasury in relation 10
the two year Treasury notes and eight per cent certh
Gates issued under the of Congress of May l6 6
l. The holders of any of the two year Treasury
notes. issued under the provisions of the said act may
at any time, before the 3lSt of IulJ, 1868,
change the for eight per cent bonds payable in
" years to be issued under the autority of said
me Treasurer Assistant Treasurer and Deposito
es VIII issue certificates holders in the usual
10 pe taken up by delivery of the bonds as soon
us they shall be prepared
c. G. MEMM1NGER, See'y Trea'y.
June ., 1863 Chnr1otta Nc
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DIR. J. II. MILLER.
Charlotte, NJ. C..

Has resumed the Practice of Medicine and can h.
found ut his Office in the Brawlev building on,oSi,o |
kerr's hotel, at his residence "
Feb. 25, 1862.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-21

BLANK DEEDS, Warrants, Ejectments, &c,
for sale at this Office.
Printing promptly executed to order.
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EG5H The town authorities of Wilmington have adop-
ted the following proper regulations and think
other towns might adopt them with great benefit to
No.
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EHGEgT PER- CENT FUNDHNG

Charlotte, March 24, 1868 if
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HOH dtsL. III '0'' f'''0''''
srR-In the temporary absence of Major-Ge
John A. Dix, commanding this Department,
have the honor to acknowledge the receipt Of your
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&c w Bradshaw
WALT J Bo@gan,
&C NJ Stedman,
iJ Il Winston
IA G. AIcAiIister
A d Crudup
ALBERT \ Hill
iP b Chambers
iJ G Van Hook
Jas II Mcdonald
y Q Richardson,
Jas J Iredell,
JAS A Rogers
NJ L Smith
II + Schcnck,
James \ Craige,
] G Krruer,
Jas NJ Mayo,
NJ Hardy
Henry Harding.
ID G Mcdowell
J III McNcill
iWnl II Bagley
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HEADo'Rs DEPARTMENT OF Va,
Seventh Army Corps, :
Fort Monroe, July 9th, 1868. }
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-15

Government account and by Government opera
tiYes. they viii ~ leased to loyal tenants who
have taken the oath Of allegiance and subscribed
20 heavy bonds An export duty on cotton,
equivalent 10 rs present value in the markets Of
England, viii be levied. Negroeswill be worked
70 their full capacity, breeding viii soon cease,
and the deficiency OF black viii lie supplied
By white labor a fast n occasions demand. II
tic white man cannot become acclimated andthe
negro dies or utterly, the place Of both will be
supplied by machinery, perhaps BY iron-eiafl
manIkens. The establishment OF great negro
republic in the West Indias viii DC a part
OF the plan, and the sub0FdInati0n and enlighien-
ment Of the turbulent Peoples" of Europe will
be readily accomplished through the agency of a
sufficient number Of Tribune newspapers and
Yankee schoolmarms.
IL requires only an exposition Il the Yankee
vision of universal conqueSt--which would prove
no vision but actual aftcmpt, if the South
were subjugatcd-to show tae folly of their ex-
pectations here at home. That the South will
be oveTTun, seems now not impossible. But be-
tween overrunning and subiugation there IS a
wide difference. The complete triumph Of our
foe viii not occur, we think, for the plain reason
that such triumph viii rebound neither 10 the
benefit of the enemy themselves, nor to the world.
For II seems TO Us, that there is q hope for the
restoration ola good governments NJ the North after
Tue Coutn eudll nave Won It's ll'scpcnltnCt, Dut
never et all, in case of the failure of our cause
To say nothing of the unspeakable woe which
woald befall the inhabitants of the Confederacy,
the first result of Northern triumph would be
the permanent subsection Of thar people TO the
sway of fanatics and tyrants. Next would fol-
low, from the very nature of things, war OF
universal conquest on this continent, in which
the populations alike North and South would be
taxed TO the utmost limit, both of blood and
treasure. Peace lies not that way, for no man
can the end of the wars which would ensue
in consequence of an attempt on the part of the
re-United States to drive the French and Eng
lish from this continent.
Our way is exceedingly dark at this time. But
the overriding Power which inspires Us to at
tempt the achievement of our independence vii
not desert US ar the last moment. but open way
to peace and final success, where we least expect
TO find il. Truly, the Yankee future is as bright
now as heart could wish But
''Ful many glorious nonng have seen
Platter the mountain tops with sovereign eye,
Kissing with golden face the meadows green,
Gliding pale streams ~ith heavenly alchemy
Anon permit the ba>eS cloud 70 ride
With ugly rack on his celestial face, =
And from the forlorn world his viSase hide.
Stealing unseen TO west with this disgrace''
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-15
DAILY SENTINEL.


Mr. suMxER'- theory Of State suicide AMI his
proposition to reduce The rebel States 10 terri
torsal trondision. Is lees Objectionable than the
scheme OF Mf. LINCOLN as developed in his
MESSAGE. Under n territorial government the
PEOPLE Of the diafanchisei States would have
morc ri-hts than in the plan proposed BY the
President The scheme Of Mr.. LINCOLN propOs.
e. a complete degradation Of the insurgcnt States,
for their citizens Gus of from all rights what
ever. unless they consent to an entire submission
70 the edic5s and maniiestoes Of the
President and Congress no matter how
an;aa. arbitrary, oppressive and unconstitutional
they may BE-. The idea advanced by the Presi-
dent, and re-echoed by the Republican press, is
that the inhabitants of the rebel Statcs, regard
less of their views and relations TO the rebellion,
must yield implicit obedience to the policy Of
the party in power as a condition Of their being
permitted 10 resume their former relations to the
Government; and vet this same party published
to these same people and to the world that the
war j. not waged on our part in any spirit Of op-
preston. nor for any purpose Of conquest or
subjugation." The Administrationprinis say that
90 out Of every 100 rebels can be restored to
ever right to morrow if they viii do whatE
Make Union with abolitonism and subscribe to
the political dogmas Of the party in power,
no matter how much they may regard them
as opposed TO tie interests and perpetuity of the
Government and the happiness and well being Of
the people. And such proposition i heraIded
~ NOT only fair, but liberal and macnanimous,
AMI a restoration Of popular nights 70 the peo-
pie Of the rebel State
The for the Union Is practically over If
IL had becn waecd solely Tor tie rm-
poses expressed III the CEIrTENpES reso-
luton of July -. 1861. to-day we
Union with TIE digni.ics, equality, and tn
rights OF the several State. unimpaired." The
only issue now Is the abolition Of slavery, and to
accomplish that end solely the is being prose-
cufed. The President SAYS the party he repre-
sents will accept no terms OF reconciliation unless
all his proclaina,ions in reference TO slavery are
recognized rs Of binding force and implicitly
obcycd
Mr.. LINcoLs had the golden opportunity 20
end the rebellion. If he had issued proclamation
of amnesty making the only condition of forgive
ness and the only test of loyalty returned allie
glance and fealty to the Constitution and the
Union Of the States under il, but Inc has cast il
from him to CRAFTY radicalsm and fanaticism
For such consideration the nation must suffer
the terrible evils and calamities which arc now
upon IT,
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-15
How President Lincoln Receives the
Negroes.
FRED. DOUGLASS AND THE PRESIDENT

FRED. DOJGLASc AND IKEciDtNI
The Anti Slavery Convention held in Phla-
delphia last week was addressed bv Fred. Doug
lass, who evidently feels himself now to be of
consequence, and why shouldn't he! From the
New York Trbune's report ofhis speech we clip
the following:
''Iie detailed a visit he had paid TO President
Lincoln Men had waited in the ante-chamber
for DAYS, but the moment his card sent in
the usher returned with an invitation to walk up.
Some otfice-beggar near by remarked i knew
ii would he 20. He's a niger, that's enough.
Mr.. Douglass asked the audience 60 imagine how
the President received him, colored man.
why, precisely said he, as one gentleman re-
ccives another AlIuline to the Presidents
hight and length oflimb, he remarked that he
was spread about the room in the way usually
ascribcd to him, and, as he entered, commenced
rising and continued to rise a cordial shak-
inc of hands ensued.
White men wait in the Presidents antc-cham-
Der for DAYS, hut the moment Niger sends his
card he is shown upl The niger, under this
Administration, has greatly the advantage of the
white man. Douglass in his speech at Philadcl-
phia remarked:
while we give mloritieS in favor of what is
called the Democratic party; while the New
York World and Express are scattered through
the cites of the land: and the father, mother,
devil ofthem ALL the New York Herald, is seen
upOn the highways, byways and railways of the
country we are in danger of a compromise. There
will he no dignity in the country iii! the colored
man is honorably admitted into the body polite.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-12-15
Adr9. tages Of this Institution ocer other similar
NchnoLs irhich are inrrLnabe 10 the Nfvdenf


The President OF this School devotes hi
vIded attention il. and IS always PERSONAL, present
aud etching, while ohe's trust theirs with mex
perieneed boys, whose pri' ipal pay j. the name 81
"Pr0fefsor" aud devote their time 10 Drumming Mp
scho'a.s being NOR frequently he cars than at The
desk.
The President Of this School is believed be the only
personn teaching IN the State, II not IL the West no
has had actual experience practical accountant
in bank or other fret class business house
Ii Is the only School in the Il tie, If in the IVES.
that has frsi-cIass P-nman permanently conner ed
with il, and has the only Prnmau IN the who has
EVER taken frs premium Penmanship q any lind
at the stat Pairs Of this state II those % any
other STATE.
The syste.n OF Bpozl eepirg used Ia this School Is To-;
the mere naziD alton q" in l. inc perieced tbeorst.
which Pas never teen stplei adopted ia -ingc
bu>imess house hut j the iort work Of many % the
hAst practical from real b-i
ness actual experience. and Is oonsisni use
in fuTtfth. Of thc nrs- class business houses IF tn
Un.ieG.sta
One iundred graduates tI5> School arr ing
~ ~ oae from any other .cOo IN the STATE, aud The
gradna.es ofihi- hool go " per cent NOR for heir
s~rvice- than hose % efi school IN the >tste-
y believed 20 Be thu on. School q the kim 81 fhe
Sfe ~; ia, reguar Lectures. IN which al j. tsug
thf sfvertised and cha gea Tor & tre reyu
lar c,u "a.
fn Particulars Of anything pertaining 10 toe G. llege
WI he ;ent any person receipt q stamp
pay Teftrn Iostsge. and Ill thank person ~ho
vii seAi the and address Of number OF gen
tlenentT ladies who may possibly attend Commercial
College,
TRe careful 10 give The smes Of the Poet Ofice.
County and state, aud Address
THOMAS BRYAST President.
deel-f swin IIdianapolis, I'D.