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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1863-07-14
companies,

&C W Bradshaw
w alt, J Boggan,
&c. II Stedlnsn,
j r Winston
IA G. NIcAllister
AID Crudup
! Albert \ Hill
Z 3 Chambers
!J c. Van Hook
| ] as X Mcdonald
y Q Richardson,
JAS J Grcdell,
JAS A Rogers
NJ L Smith
HI + Schenck,
James a Craigc,
J G Keener,
Jas M Mayo,
w NJ Hardy
Henry Harding.
ID G. Mcdowell
J III McNeill
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21
Guerrillas OH the Potomac.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20.-Guerrillag still
infest the southern side of the Potomac
capturiay suffers property. On Thursday
thirteen horses and three full wagons to-
eether with fac men fell into the hands Of
fifteen uniformed guerriias commanded by
Cayt. Stigfeeton, while on th2 way from
Catletts to Briston station.
The Treasurer of the United States has
recently received additional evidence that
the two million dollars for the pay
of Gen Grants army, was a".ua'ly on
board the steamer Ruth at tn time OF the
fire.
Much Of the money Las been recovered
in charred condition and commission has
been appointed to extend the search for the
portion still missing. Since toe confaga-
ton at Lawrence, Kansas, eight or nine
packages of notes have been sent to the
Treasurer 10 be exchanged. Thy had
been subjected TO the FIRE but were not in
jured beyond Identification, It seems that
the chemicals employed on these, notes
form coating which affords partial pro
lection from fire.
! It has been ascertained that OF the 81
cent postage currency, there are nine diff
fereut couuterfeits, of the 25s and los two
each, and Of the IS enc. -l-- ~
The present postage currency is comm
into the Treasury ct the rate of $4,000
perdsy and abont two millions ofthe S2Os
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21
No Battle Imminent.

New YORK, Sept. GA Washington
special states hat the reported evacuation
of Richmood can probably bsaccounted for
by the fact that the rebels are Withdrawing
stares from the line Of the Tenn R. r and
scattering them South. through N. c., to.
wards Atlanta. Ribs is caused by the cap
ture of East Tenn. by Burnside.
Advicss from the Army of the Potomac
state that the rebels appear in increased
force along the Rapidan, as though deter
mined to resist a crossing Of our forces, but
showing no disposition TO cross themselves.
A small number Of prisoners BROUGHT in,
including q rebel Capt, who reports Lee in
command, though they are aware OF hi,
resignation.
1t is not believed battle is imminent
vness the rebals s)lve to cross.
Tue R,pidan Is much swol'sn.
A Morris Island litter reports that the
rebels are extremely busy in repairing
Sumter. Steamers are Constantly plying
there from the city, with materials there
for. A desertsr says after strength ming
Sumter and planting more batteries on
James Islard Beauregard intends to as
sumo the offensive, in order if pos
slbls TO gaia possession Of Morris Island,
Charleston is said to be full OF rebe!
troops, O-her accounts state that it u ay
be week yet before Gilmore Can open FIRE
on Charleston.
The mounting Of guns on tue north end O
Morris Island proves very slow work under
the fire from the rebel batteries On Jane;
Island, but our lesses theFefrom ara trla pg
Gen. Gilmore had issued a congratula
tory order to bis troops on the capture o
Morris Island, in VIII be says tie city an
bsrbor of Charleston are at the mercy Of oul
artillery.
TIE explosion Of rebel magazine neal
Fort Johnson is confirmed.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21

New YORK, Sept. ia Newbern letter
of the 10Th to the Herald says intelligence
from the front announces the arrival Of o
large force of the enc my at Kingston, con
sisting of cavalry, infantry and artillery
The main body consists of cavalry, which is
reported to be Imbodsn's, from Virginia.
The cavalry IS said to number 10000, but
these figures are probably exaggerated.
No North Carolina troops are mentioned
as being among the new arrivals.
Between 10000 and 10000 rebel troops
passed through or were within the vicinity
of Raleigh.
A few days since, Alfred Stanley, brorber
of Elk Gov. Stanly, was arrested in Little
Washington, BY Lieut.. O'Brien. Stanly
lives in the vicinity of Little Washington,
about one mile and half fron town, and
is a substantial and influential citizen Of
secesh proclivities. He seems to be sincere
in his opinions, and is not inclined to let
any opportunity slip to show his hatred OF
the Yankees. He is reported to have pass
ed our lines, and denounced Union citizens
in Kingston-cau ling their arrest, and COM
mitted other acts in detrinent Of the in,
teCoSIS Ol tU0 VONCiDaCut VI tuO y. -
On his arrest, Stanly said he had done
nothing but what he believed TO be his duty
and would do it again. He is now in the
Washington Jail.
A Fortress Monroe letter TO the Herald
of 18th states that yesterday four men in
uniforms Of rebel soldiers, arrived at For
tress Monroe from Newport News. Tney
proved to be fur of our own men who had
TINS disguised themselves to facilitate their
escape. They were captured on the 18th
of July last In the first terrible charge o.
our troops in fort Wagner. They state
that for some time past four or five train.
per day have been running troops through
to Richmond south one day they took their
uncsremonious departure. The city was ii
Illuminated with camp arss and crowded
with troops. all doubtless being hurried
toward Charleston. The fertilization o
Petersburg, they state to be quite fornida
BILE. They passed three lines of taess aud
were not interfersd with. Some letter
states that rumors here are Of most excl
ting kind. It is stated that Les is deserving
the whole State of Virgin a to j,in Bragg
Charleston is reported shelled for tire.
days and completely destroyed, this is sale
to be communicated by parties direct from
Atlanta Georgia.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21

UNITED STATES CoURT-Jud9s J. J Jack
son Prssiding.-In this Court On Saturday
the case of the United States against John
Knotes stock in the Peoples Bank,
(anounting to 81. IT'S, which is claimrd by
James Mathews, garnishee, was argued BY
the District Attorney and z. Jacob, ESQ
Tie judgment of the Court condemned the
stock. and the funds are coufscated to the
United States An account Was ordered
between the United States and James
Mathews, to be taken Of other debts credits,
AMI effects alleged to be in the hands Of
Mathews
In the case Of the United States against
John Knote's property in the hands of L.
I. Hutcbisson, Commissioner Forbes made
report The report was recommitted to
said Commissioner, with authority TO en-
2loy a Competent book keeper and account.
mt to aid and assist him in thorough ex.
animation Of the be ks u. Knots Il Co.
TIE case of the United States against
Alex Rogers, for penalty for not taking
out license as a wholesale dealer, was taken
up. A jury was empannelled and tho wit
nssaes examined, i'll part, in behalf of plain
tiff and defendant when the Court adjourn
ed till this morning
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21
SHOOTING AeFRAy.-A sad shooting a

SHOOTING AeFRAy-A sad shooting af,
sray occurred in the nsiglborhood of Cald
~all's RuQ on Saturday morning. It ap
Dsars that the two men, named Samuel
Allen aud Alex. Beaver, who reside in that
ocality, have been disputing and quarrel
iae about family matters for some tune. A
few weeks ago Beaver Threatened to shoot
Allen, and bsiug on spree day or two
afterwards, he purchased shot gun. On
Saturday morning the two met, and both
being intoxicated soon got into dispute,
rheu Beaver brought out bis gun and fred
apoa ALEU-, the contents entering his neck
aud side. The wounds are not thought to
De dangerous, though quite serious.
Beaver Yves arrested and taken before
lid. M'Oonrtney, who committed him to
all for g further hearing before Court
Beaver when taken to jail was very much
intoxicated, and had two pint TASKS. filled.
with whisky in his pockets.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21
STARE DErEscE.-A meeting to devi.e

STATE DErEscr.-A meeting to devise
means for the defence of Western Virgins
was held in the room occupied by the
House Of Delegates, on Friday night last
Mr.. Young favored the calling out of ten
thousand State militia. Mr.. Car.kad
suggested that the Secretary of War be
asked for protection for Weste. Virginia.
Mr.. Farnswofth offered preamble and a
number of res ,lutions, in which desire
for change of military commanders in
Western Virginia was expressed. Mr.. +.
spoke at length in support of bisvieHs, asd
was followed by a'number ofgentlemen some
favoringhis policy and others objected to it.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21
Nor,r Wopy r.- uooL. a,o @

A NOBLE WoRK.-A few weeks ago DO
tice appeared 10 the Sunday School Times,
calling upoh the teachers and children to
organize sewing societies for the purpose Of
making useful articles for the soldiers
The work has been taken in hand by 0
number of the Sabbath Schools, aud on
Saturday Afternoon groups of teachers and
childrau could have been seen in the dit-
ferent school ROOMS, busily plying their
used.ss in the nanufature of housewives,
etc. This is noble work, and we were
not surprised when told the children enjoyed
themselves aud spent the hours pleasantly
and with much profit. Parents should en-
courage their children in this work, and
provide thsn with the necessary articles
AL work, as soon as completed, is Forwarded
30 the Christian Commission.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21
Lees Army in Line Of Battle.

NEW YORK, Sept. ia special to the
Post from Washington, Of the 18th says
All the Richmond papers of the 10th and
18th, received here, mention that Lees
army has been in line of battle for some
days, between toe Rapdan aud Orange C..
g., but seems to intimate that it will re-
main on the defensive. This would seem
to indicate that Lee is not strong, and is
accepted as confcnstory to the reports
that troops have been sent South from Vir.
ginia.
Another special to the Post, dated the
18th says: The railroad north of Wash
ipgton, which washed away, has been re-
paired.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21

rue srR1KE.-All the coal diggers of the
ara now on n strike, demanding three
! half cents for mixed and four cents fol
Han coal. they have been receiving TIVE
ola balfcents As we stated the other
morning, the miners can make four dollars
nor dsv at the present rates, and should
,bey receive the price demanded, they will
ma e seven dollars per day. The ba, K
owners have offered compromise, and nov
b,ll forth the olive branch, bearing ''thres
cents for mixed, and three and half for
,lean." The miners say they will not yield
Al in b. but will nave the rates demanded
y lie idle all winter.
This, 10 say the least, is an unjust move
On the part of the miners. When they
struck last fall and winter, the bank owners
ave them their price on condition that i,
.boad be permanent, and put an end to
.:striles.n Now, when the cold weather is
shout TO begin, they take advantage Of their
,nplnyees, and the public generally, and de
,qnd prices much higher than are, or ever
ave been made by any class of working
men in the city The increase in the price
# oil. powder and other articles used by the
miners, is no excuse for this unprecedented
demand.
We are happy to note that the bank own
srs have made up their minds to give no
more than they now offer, viz: three cents
Ior mixed aud three and half for clean |
coal. They state that they can obtain men
from points below who will gladly go to
wors at these rates, and expect them in
Iew days.
There was coal miner in tue CRY on Sat |
IL day from Pittsburg He stated that he ha'
i ,t resliz ID a, much money during the past
Year as he had the year preceding, as. the
diggers Of that city, were most constantly
Of on STRIKES" and lost several weeks
time each strike He secured employment
mere
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21
Prof An lerson has arrived and will ap.
pear at Washington Hall to night,

TIE LATasT ADvIoEs from out the road
state that jones is at Harrisonburg with q
force Of eight thousand men, aud tina limbo
den is near by with from fifteen haudrsd to
two thousand troops. Gen. Ecclss and Bill
jackson are with the forces. From the sc,
crst manner in which they are conducting
their movements it is evident that ssoms
things up" Oar readers therefore need
not be surprised to hear Of stirring news
from that neighborhood in very short
time.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21

REVENUE DEcIsloN.-Under q recent de-
cision, tailors, boot and shoesnakeIs, MILL
nsrs and dressmakers are liable to pay q
tax on the whole Of their manufactures
when theit custom work and general sales
exceed 5000 annually; but on articles uade
to order, as custom work, they are exempt
from duty to the amount of $1,000. On
all such articles made to order duty of
one per cent. is assessed on the excess over
1000.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21
YELEGRlPHIC..
Up to2 O'Clock. A. M
From New Orleans.

New YORK, Sept l9.-Tbe Worlds New
Orleans correspondent, writing on the lltn
gives some account of movement prob
ably on Texas, in three columns, under
Gems. franklin, Wasbburne and Hsrron:
The gunboat Clifton, while passing
through Sabine Pass, was exposed to ra
king fire, which reduced her to tota
wreck. killing or wounding all on board
The gunboat Lo;iem, which was in com
p my, was CAPTURED.
A Tribune SPECIAL says: In private let
ter received to day our Consul at Liverpool
SAYS: Que of the Aug I-rebel rams Is
really for sea, and expresses the decd. d
Ell ion that the British government Will
t:ks no sters to prevent her from sailing.
There are those who consider Mr.. Dud-
ley's views regarding the proba BILE course
of Great Britain as more entitled to ere
dence than opposition ones, which Mr.. Ad'
ans had frequently reiterated and who ap
pretended open war as the inevitable re-
suit of secret host'lities to the country pro-
tec'ei by Eugla,d.
An inmate of the Libby Prison, writes
on the 9th of Aug, that 25O of our officers
and soldiers are quartered there. aud they
are az we'll and comfortable as could be ex-
pected under the circumstances.
Private letters from officers in Gen. Rose.
Grams army, more than confirm all that mas
been printed, touching numerous desertl, ms
from the rebel armies in front of the Army
of the Cumberland, aud that they are suf-
fering. During our march to Chattanooga
not far from 5000 of these fugitives from
the rebel service came within our lines.
The Lower Potomac is not thoroughly
cleared of rebels as 30 or 40 mounted men
were seen opposite the Maryland point yes
terday, and there is informa ton leading to
the belief that the captors Of the Satellite
and Reliance are in Cove river with boats,
awaiting an opportunity to capture the
guard boat at Pine Point.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21
Pref. Anderson has arrived and will ap-
pear at Washington Hall to night.

STRAws.-A gentleman who arrived In
thi, city from Cincinnati on Saturday eve
ming, stated that vote was taken on the
cars when near Columbus, which resulted
in two hundred and ten for Valsndigham
ffty-eight for Brough. Gu the Steuben-
vile and Indiana road vote was taken on
a westward bound train, and Vallandgham
received seventy, two and Brough twenty
one. These are but straws, yet 'Straws
snow which way the wind blows" and
these indicate how the travelling public will
vote.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21
Prof Anderson has arrived and will ap
pear at Washington Hall to night.


SERIOUS ACCOMPLISHMENT gentlemen
were out riding last evening, and when
coming up Main street the horses became
frightened, but did not succeed in running
off Mr.. P. Harding, who was riding with
the driver, attemptedto jump out. In do
ing 80 his foot caught in the wheel and he
was thrown violently to the ground, light
ing on his back. His head struck q bould-
er, and it was feared his skull was frac-
tured.
DR.. Oummins and Frissell were called to
examine the wounds and pronunced them
serious and his recovery doubtful. Mr..
Harding is a mailer, and was smploysdin the
Labelle Mill.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21

THE WEATHER.-Ther has been quite q
change in the weather-ths extreme heat
of the past few days having been superced'
ed by q raw, cool air, and if people are
not very careful about exposing themselves
colds, and all the attendant train ofills
are sure to follow. Summer weather is
about oves and the sooner those who have
ioff.d their hannels don them again, the
better. Cotton may be king in the sum.
mer, but give us wool for the winter, at
least
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21

PUBKIc SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY
The garden Place, belonging to Geo W.
Smith, now in occupancy of George Thomp-
SOD, was sold at public sale on Saturday in
accordance with public advertisement by
Geo. E. Wickham Auctineer, The proper
ty contains about eight acres, and was
knocked down to Christian Sthoer for five
thousand FIVE hundred dollars, he being
the highest bidder.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21

New YoRK, Sept. l8-The steamer
Cromwell, from New Orleans on the 18th
arrived at o'clock, a. N.
Gen. Grants wound was much better,
and he would be able to start for Vicks
burg in few days.
Tue health of the city was better than
at any time for years. No yellow fever.
Gen. Shepley had arrived.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21

LOUISVILLE, Sept IA despatch from
Burnside reports ell quiet at Knoxville aud
vicenity.
Extremely severe frost for the season
was had last night. There is n reports
from any distance, but it is feared that all
the tobacco not gathered is seriously injur-
ed or entirely destroyed
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21

New YORK, Sept l9-The steamer Nc
Clslland, from Morris Island, on the 10th,
has arrived: .--.
Gilmore was Eountinr heavy guns OF
Cummings Point to sbsll the city.
The rebel fire from James Island con.
,inuss, but not very effective,
Sumter is still held BY the rebels.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19-During the
storm yesterday, among other damage done
on the Lower Potomac, two Schooners we're
cspsizsd The rain destroyed the crops.
The streams swollen and the bridge at
Lsurry Carried away.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21

ABOUT 4 DOZEN prisoners, captured in the
White Sulphur engagement. were brought
to the city end confined in the Athsnasum
on Saturday evening.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21

100000 issued has already b,en recei' Q !.
Tue sos and 25s will be withdrawn, an I
the new and improved ISSUES will soon Q
z to take their place. Tue withdra wal OF
the IS aud los W Ii be more gradual.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21

2 BALTIMORE, Sept. 2o--The Americans
special Fortress More correspondent, says:
There Is rumor there which obtains be-
lief with many that Richmond Is being
aHaana I'd u ~ a. AL-L'.L..
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21

Madame Anderson will appear in GENUINE
ton with Prof Anderson at Washing
ton Hall tonight.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21

Madam Anderson will appear in Genuine
ZION with Prot. Anderson at Washing
ION Hall 10 night.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21

New YoRk, Sept. 20-Gold decidedly
higher, opening at 33i and advancing &c
Ssh declining to $50 and closing quiet al
354. 80
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21

DEMOCRATIC RALLY.-There was very
creditabl, turn out at the Democratic rally
in Bridgeport, Saturday afternoon.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21

Prof Anderson mas arrived and will sp.
pear at Washington Hall to night.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21

Prof. Anderson has arri-ed and will ap.
pear at Washington Hall tonight.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21

Madam. Anderson will appear In copjunc-
ton with Ppof Anderson at Washing
ton Hall tonight - -. vassT sA-i:9 ss's: "a
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21

New YoRK, Sept. 20.-A Fortress Mon,
roe letter says that the rebe! General KEN
per who was captured at Gettysburgis abor,
TO be exchanged for General Graham, now
a prisoner at Richmond. zsfse-
The iron clad Roanoke has been put in
fighting trim, owing TO rumor that the
rebel iron ciads are about to make an at
tempt to escape to sea from James River.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21

Prot. Anderson has arrived aud will ap
pear at Washington Hall to night.
The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1863-09-21

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1g.-The Herald's
specials of recent official advices, state that
one of the rebel rams was ready to sail from
Englaud, and was supposed to be waiting
fJr favorable opportunity.
Gov. Cortes, of Sonora, waited upon Sec,
rotary Seward to-day. Rumor says til,
uis object is to establish, if possible, an al
hance with the United States, against the
French invasion of mexico.
Gen. Butler is about 10 reeuter the field.
Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1863-11-02
Particular Notice.

Tire ore many Yreio,ctions sold uadcy tie
name ot Bth"s rof NJ !" q"',rt tetU,s mj'onnd
ID n ne cheapest uht.key common rum, costi.y
nom 20 to 40 cents pr g,tto", the taste sJu,.ed
.int-c o. C,ri0paer SEED
ihs ,ia.s IF B.hers rae. caused anil u;A c.,-
'inae to ca %, a, Tony tiny con b. .ota hnw, ecs
~. ceah :" n dr' nk"rd. By taei~ use the
sy" W - "ef's s"'sss"..sy .-.-.v u
chobot >t.m.i4 Is OF NJ ,,,.ts, M n.Ls.
Liquor y creotsd and kp up ana he q ut !. oil
the A",rors atte"da"t tpon dran, ards 1T. and
ie0tt
for those ~ho desi'e and viii have o.o,
tiers zee publish the itUor'"g rece,m: ct Que
OuItie -. III -. l1and Ger u. Isitter.. ana
mir 20 III ih' er quasts III go"d r,andy or
whisky ard The result .cM be a prepuntio,
ihn w'H tar excl tn med tc"t .ir,se ana ire zee.
&c hmcy any Of the Liquor B.ners ., Me ma,ks
md ,cu' cos much less. You tu,u haze all IKE
'',t"e' Of ~ onand,s Uiiie's t" connection
o"h GOOD article 81 Ltqnor at much less ,ytee
tt ~ these inferior DrcDu tionx 3c;y. cost mn.