The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-05-24

the battle Of Thursday the l2b On Wednesday and Thurs
day last me yankees again assaulted Gen Lees Ines and
were again repulsed.
Gen r Johnston and Col w A owens,- wounded in the
great battle OF the 2th have arrived their homes in this
place. They speak in glowing terms Of cur victories over
Grants army and think that he his grand effort on
Thursday the l2h using he did all his troops Bot
he was defeated with slaughter and reeng back
TO his Notifications Since then, Gtantas been moving his
troops TO the e ofhs original positions which necesses
counter movement the part Of army. So lar the
enemy have been completely oulgenealed and checked in
his ION to Richmond" movement
FROM VIRGINIA.
Spottsylvania, May ls.-Yesterday morning about
day, the enemy with considerable force Of picked
troops assaulted left wing The attack how ever
was quite feeble, and we readily repused them with
slight loss our sde but with considerable sIaugh
ter OF the enemy The fight Taste about hour and
hail. During the engagement, captured go prfs-
oners, and the enemy left 400 dead the field last
nghe Last nigh. the enemy moved from our lef leav-
ing the dead unburied. They seem to be massing ON
outright either for the purpose of assauling again
or to fall back After the fight Of yesterday on
left, the enemy opened vigorous aiding on our
right wing to which We responded, and fierce arti-
cry duel was kept up for two hours. Our side how
ever losing very slightly. Our men to-day have been
busy collecting that part Of the Geld abandon
ed by the enemy. Many arms being obtained,
which were buried by the enemy. Yesterday evening
there was some cavalry fighting near Guinea Station
but it amounted to very little. To-day matters have
been quiet. 60.
Yesterday Meade sent q flag of trace to Gen. Lee,
thanking him for sending him Wadsworth,s body, for
which he applied by flag ftruce daring the Wilder
ness fight.
ARMY NoRTHERS VIRGINIA. Msy 20.--.Upsto3 o'clock
yesterday nothing of interest occurred About that
time, Gen. Eweil moved forward in force u recon-
noLsance towards the enemys right flank. About 3
clock our skirmisberAengaged those of the enemy
little west and north Of the road leading from Spots
yvana q. II. to Fredericksburg. The enemy brought
up heavy force, consisting Of Hancocks I'd and
large part of BurnSides 9th corps and the heavy ar
tery troops, drawn from the defenccs at Washington
and armed as infantry. Considerable fighting ensued
and at one time, our line Of skirmshers had possess
ion OF the enemys wagon train, but obliged 10
relinquish it, not, however until had brought Off
some of the wagons The fight lasted until O'Clock
at night when Gen. Ewe returned to his original po-
sition having lost in the engagement about I5Owoun
ded and 3Qkilled, few missing
Prisoners report the enemys loss much preater We
captured about 90 prisoners. '..-
Not gun fired to-day. Ris' supposed Grant is
waiting for reiuforeements from the ia order to
renew the fight
LATEST.
HANOVER JUNCTION, May 2l-Grant commenced
swinging his columns around on right op Friday. .
Yesterday morning Grants forces occupied Milford
Station and Bowling Green. Yesterday evening,
about dark, Gen. Wilcox an front of ania-
Court House, threw forward portion of bis fore and
entered the enemys breasworks and found them held
by line of skirmishers.
Grants whole army is being rapidly nut in motion
right flank. This necessitates a counter move
ment on our side and abandonment of the battle
ground in front of Spottsylvania Court House.
Grant seems man9uvering for position
Richmond.
The enemy reported have cut loose from Frede-
ricksburg his base and has established his depot at
Port Royal and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
FROM BEAUREGARDs ARMY. $3.50.
Richmond, May 22.--Last night the Yankees mRdo
assault right towards Petersburg to retake
the position and battery lost by them Friday They
easily repulsed with heavy loss. Our casualties
are very few.
FROM JOHNSTON'S ARMY
Fyhtng Joe Hooker reported killed General Johanons
Battle order.
ATLANTA May 20-A press reporter who left Cass Sta
that place. which continued till night Our loss was
comparatively small Clebunes division held the enemy
in check; The report says Fighting Joe Hooker
killed and his body fell in our hands.
Gen Johnston issued his battle order yesterday, telling
the troops communication with the flyer safe,
and asked them 10 initiate their brothers in Virginia and
tho Trans Mississippi This received with the wild
enthusiasm Our forces are in line Just beyond tho
Etowah River with the left resting on the stream.
LATER.
ATLANTA, May 2l.-By the train from the front this
mernng, learn that column of the enemy crossed the
Etowah river miles aboge the rasad bridge, yesterday,
and were marching Marietta and Mcpherson, with
1900 men He crossed the night before IL miles below
Etowah station to flank our left. These movements mako
change of position by army necessary, in order
preserve its communications, and the line has slowly fall
len back along the railroad Etowah bridge was burned
last night The advance of the enemy in force is bec6
ing more slow he recedes from his base Several days
may elapse before a general engagement OCCUR
There has been no diminishing during the past days
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WELL PUSsBED.--Graham d. Baker tried at
Cumberland Superior Court last week for distilliug
grain into whiskey. He convicted and fined $4,000
and sentenced to 60 days, imprisonment.
THE DAILY WATcHMAs.-Mr Bruncr has just com
menced the publication of daily paper in Salisbury.
For many years he has been publishing GeserVedly
popular weekly, the 'Caroiina Walchman," and we
have no doubt he will make his daily an interesting
and useful ger the citizens of Salisbury and that
section. Terms, Sl2 for six months.
For The WesfevR Democrat.
RECIPE FOR ERYsIPELAs--1 certain Cure
Take tea-cupful of new red puccoon root, slice
and put in bottle to one pint Of strong apple
vinegar 1t will be ready for use in short time.
Wash, frequently, the diseased skin or wound I'M
til well. All our Doctors should try it in the
hospitals. a SOLDIERS MoTHER.
MA@HIHD
In Fayetteville the 18th inst. Ar HeDry f. Cotton