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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-29

Patrick Swteney's wife of St. Johnsbury,
sawed wood while and then went after wa
ter without her shoes on. Finding her feet
frozen when she got back, she put them into
the oven to thaw them, and may be cripple
Tor life IN consequence. Frozen limbs should
be 'hawed very gradually in ice-waler or
snow.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-29

We take pleasure in calling attention to
the advertisement headed NEW FIRM De-
casions are rare where so much of real bust
ness ssgacity and capability are united in one
firm Messrs Jones & Ward are live young
men, aud stand deservedly high in the merean-
tile profession. May their success continue.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-29

The Court in Orange County had short
session, lasting from the 10Th to the l5th inst.
One case only was tried by jury.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-29

DEATH or ROSWELL FAIR, ESQ.
To-day we record the death OF another Of
the good men Of this county, - ROSWELL
Fam. ESQ, Of Cabot lie has we'll served
his town and State in public offices and as
citizen, noiehbor, and christian, he mer-
tied and received the confidence and esteem
of all who knew him. His death is loss to
the community.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-29

A soldier writes from Charlestown Va, that
our men are so much at home, that many Of them
will settle in the Shenandoah valley after the
war is over, Some thirty of them have mar
ried, and from the counting going on among
the country girls, many more will probably
follow their example
Col. b. Wells of Athens, has received
the appointment Of Assistant Door-keeper OF
the House OF Representatives at Washington ;
when Office he will hold until the 1lh OF
March, 1865, with salary of $1,000 per an
num-
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-01-29

RELIGIOUS INrELI1GENog.--Rev. Geo. b.
spaldine Of vergennes, has declined the invi-
tatiou given by the Congregational church at
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-12-25

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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-01

On the 18th day Of October 1894 OF woands received
near Winchester Virginia, Sergeant John Larkin 0rf
nth, Company b. AID Regiment N. Q. Troops, aged ~
years, months and 81 days. At the beginning Of hoe
tlitie Sergeant Griffith enlisted private In the lsy
NJ o. Regiment, and upon the disbandng Of that Reg-
ment joined the company with which be served
long and faithfully and In front of which he received
the wound of which he died. To say that he q
good soldier" proud title though IL icy would hardly
do full justice to the kindness aud courtesy with which
he treated his associates both officers and mtnto tho
patient Endurance with which he bore the priyaous OF
soldiers life, and to the gaAntry which he exhibited
on every battlefield The grief with which the an
nonncement of his death s received by his comrades tn
arms, by those who his intimate associates In
camp and the march, who were witnesses Of his
bravery on the skrmsh line and in the hckest of the
fight is noble testimony OF his worth, and prove him
worthy sacrifice to the of the South. Itisworh
life of toll and suffering TO be lamented In death
And they who for their country die,
Shall fill an honord grave;
For glory lights the soldiers tomb,
And beauty weep the brave.
In this county, on the 18th ins Of dptheria LiErIs
only daughter Of William and Margaret heGinnis~
After brief but severe Illness LizSies nnd gem
tie spirit winged its fight from this earthly sphere to
a stainless shore of love, light and beauiy. or the
bright Nughierloving group OF little girls whose plea
SAINT faces beam with artless affection, one 10
gone. But short time since her cheek gowed with
health and innocent beauty but Paed by the chilling
touch of Death, and Lizzie is "a whte-robed
sleeper ofthe "sept city"
OF the home and devoted heart Of mother we would
think bow dreary and loneyl But think Of the eter-
nifty of bliss upon which precious darling has en-
tereda bright little angel basking in the glorious
sunlight of His presence who eald "of snch is tho
XII ngdom." [pd]
In the Hospital at Raleigh, the 10th of October,
OF chronic darrhea Robert Sadler Of A. Y. and
n. Z. Sadler, aged 10 years month and days. .st
Dearest brother thou has left US, so
Here thy loss We deeply feel,
But It's God who hath bereft US,
He all our sorrows heal.
Yet again we hope TO meet thee,
When the day OF life is fed,
There in heaven with joy to greet thee,
Where farewell tear is shed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-01
For tie Western Democrat.
NEAR PETERSBURG, Va, Oct.

NEAR PETERSBURG, Va, Oct. IS, 1864.
Mr. Editor For the information of friends you will
please publish the following list of casualties in Co.
H. 10th N. G. Regiment, from 10th of May to 25th of
October, 1864
Killed-Iieut " A Rankin, Sergt Rankin, Pr-
Yates c Baldwin j Clemmer, 7 l. Davis, j Holland,
4 Pierce, Nc Lean and Whitesides.
Died of WoTnds-Lieut W Lineberger, Privates
Brison Blaekwood, Knight, A l. Macarthur
McAllister, and G Whitesides.
Died of Disease-H Brson, James Crawford A
Love and i Lonergan.
Drowned-Ei Smith.
Missing, supposed to be dead-W Costner, VIM
Falls, and Eli HufStetler.
Wounded-Capt Petty Sergts Henderson,
Rhyme, Corpl Pearson. Privates Boyd J
w Costner, Cherry, " Ii Cherry, J FoY, G
Flowers, R Gamble Hays, Hays, W J Hen
derson, Hnfstetler, Helton, Holland, JAS Hope
Lineberger l. h Lenhardt, NJ Lineberger, J
Carver, W Martin, A Moten, McNair, l.
Paine, L Rhyme, W " Siroup, Stowe, Ed
Whesdes, and W C p Warren.
Captured-M Paysonr. J. n. TORRENCE,
Capt. Co. H, 43th n. G. Regt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-01
Latest News.

The news decidedly good and the tide obattle
to have turned in favor Gen. Grant made several
attempts to force positions around Richmond and Pc
tersbug and signay failed The enemy hoped by max.
ing simultaneous advance both Richmond and Peters
burg gain great advantage but he was disappointed
and severely punished and driven back with the loss of
men, arms, &c The from Gen. Early's army is
also cheering and shows that the yankees are taking
back track in that direction.
We regret TO learn from the Richmond papers that
Gen. bearing was killed Petersburg on Thursday
or Friday. He commanded cavalry Brigade, and in
it are two n. Regiments.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-01

NORTH CAROLINA SYNoD.-On last night the
last Moderator of the Synod of North Carolina, the
Rev. Mr. Davis, of Concord Presbytery, delivered
the usual annual sermon to large and attentive
congregation. His text is to be found in First
Peter, lst and 2nG verses. His sermon was full
of thought, profound, and evinced great research
and thorough knowledge of his subject. His de-
livery was pleasant and impressive.
After the service was over the Synod convened,
and the Rev. A. G. Hughes, Of Orange Presbyte-
~, was elected Moderator for the present year by
exclamation; and the Rev. DR.. Pharr and the Rev.
Mr. Hill we're elected temporary clerks. 1t was
moved that the first half-hour of their morning
services be devoted to prayer for the country,
which motion was carried unanimously. Green's
borough Citizen Of Thursday. ...rF
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-01
THE FIGHTS AROUND PETERSBURG.

PETERSBURG, Oct. Is Gen. Hampton attacked and
fought the enemy in the yesterday, whilst Malone
struck them in flank. Night Intervening aud the enemy
being pressed sufficiently in front, alone saved them
from the greatest defeat of the As it is they
severely punished and greatly demorazcd. They aban-
buried and 200 wounded in hospital besides
ing all their ambuances laden with dead& wounded Over
500 prisoners have been captured thus far and 800 stand
of arms besides mbers and caissons. and wagons
left the field. Our loss in killed and wounded is
$50. In prisoners rast probably 400. Malone
captured four pieces Of artillery but owing to the density
of the wood could not bring them off, and the enemy
possessed them
Cen Hampton lost one son killed. and one wounded
severely Gen. Hampton and cavalry this occasion,
rendered services which the country cannot too highly
preciate.
PETERSBURG. Oct 29-The enemy have been very
ryng the Yankee dead and removing their wounded
made to-day Over 100 stand of arms of the finest kind
of weapons. collected from the battlefield. The bat
e-fed covered with blankets. overcoas, knapsacks
and provisions, showing that the enemy had left in great
haste Our capture of prisoners including wounded
100 Ali accounts that the Yankees expected
great results from this movement, and that Grant
manded in person. Six divisions of Yankee infantry, be-
sides cavalry and artillery participated in the fight
General Lees OGiciul Dispatch.
RICHMOND. Oct. 29.-The following dispatch was re-
ceived at tie War Department tonight:
Gen Hampton followed the enemy on his withdrawal
fren Rowans creek, driving his guard across and
pursuing his cavalry behind the lines of their infantry
Several hundred prisoners captured and the enemy
burned some of their caissons and ambulances.
Our lines re-esablshcd.'
[Sgnedl X. f. LEE, General.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-01
important Notice.

Having been assigned to duty in the counties film
coin, CASTOR, Cleaveland, Rutherford and Polk, de-
sire to hire for the of the Confederate Government
two hundred hands, white and black. No white per-
son need apply except such rs are exempt from militia
ry service.
will also receive proposals for the delivery Of lum-
her, lat points hereafter TO be desgnaed in the above
named counties for the purpose Of erecting Govern-
ment stables.
is desirable that parties should respond to this call
at once or the negroes will have to be impressed.
will visit these counties as early as possible.
Ny headquarters will DO LincoInton for the pre-
sent. A. w. BURTON, Aga.
Quartermaster's Department..
Oct "a. 1864 a.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-01
ADMINISTRATIONS SALE.

Having qualified as Administrators tho estate OF
Jane Barry, deceased, on the 18th day Of November
next, at the dwelling OF said deceased, IL miles from
Charlotte the Beauties Ford road, We will expose
public vendue a credit, the personal property OF
said deceased, consisting Of the following property,
witt
Nine likely Negroes,
Wheat, Corn, Fodder, Hay three head OF horses two
mules, cattle, sheep, hogs road wagon and gear
ing one buggy and harness. farming utensils, lime,
tan bark, leather household and kitchen furniture,
and other articles unnecessary 10 mention.
Terms made known on day Of sale.
All persons indebted to the estate Of said deceased
hereby notified to make payment, and all persons
having claims against said estate will present them
for payment within the time prescribed by law or this
notice will be plead in bar Of their recovery.
A. NJ BARRY
J.F. HARRY,
AdministrA tors%witb the will ANNEXED
October II, 1864 II
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-01
AdilninistratOr's Sale.

will sell on Monday the Tth OF November, as my
residence, the following property of s. q. Earnhardt
deceased viz Two Mules, Cattle, Hogs, Corn, Wheat,
Oats Fodder, Wagons Farming Utensils, Household
and Kitchen Furniture, quantity Of Plank, and his
interest in Cotton Gin and Thrasher. Also a negro
Woman, aud other articles too tedious TO mention.
Also on the day, I will rent tho Plantation
known the Saw Mill Tract.
Those having claims against the estate must present
them. duly authenticated within the time prescribed,
by law and those indebted must make immediate set
Element. }. n. EARNHARDT,
Oct "a, 1864. 2tpd Administrator
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-01
NORTHERN AND FOREIGN NEWS.

The yankee papers report that the Confederate war
steamers Tallahassee and Edith had again run out
from Wilmington, n. q.
1t is stated that Sherman and his troops were at
Gainesville Ala, the 25th, near the Coosa River,
and that Hood falling back on Gadsden.
The latest indicates that the democrats carried
PENNSYLVANIA in the late elections The official vote
shows So democratic majority in the State, with one
county hear from. IE Maryland the home vote
gives zoos maj. against the abolition Constitution
The New York Herald of the 18th has dispatch
from ST. Louis, Missouri, stating that Gen. Price had
been defeated with heavy loss. Not reliable.
Gold in New York 2l7.
European adviees Of the 10th say that decided i'm
provement has taken place in the Confederate loan.
1t is denied that Capt. Semmes has gone to sea.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-01
THE FIGHTING NEAR RICHMOND.

The Richmond Dispatch ofSaurday gives the following
account of the fighting Richmond which commenced
on Wednesday last:
"During Wednesday the enemy massed on left on
the Darbytown and Charles City roads, and the Eighteenth
corps, which, that time had held the line and in
the vicinity OF Fort HARRISON withdrawn and marched
across the Darby and Charles City roads and in the dec
ton of the Williamsburg road the object being by over
ter road. 0'' INV 49,"
About nine o'clock Thursday morning the enemy made
heavy attack upon lines the Darby road and be-
ing repused renewed the assault repeatedly but each
time with the result The fight here kept up
two hours Or more and the enemys loss in killed and
wounded was very severe. Our losses have before
stated amounted to almost nothing We had a few men
wounded Though this attack well sustained and de-
termined; and though. doubtless, the would
liked to have broken lines there yet think
but a demonstration to much more important
movement and one upon which, doubt. Grant counted
largely 1t was designed to engage attention while the
Eighteenth passed to the Williamsburg road and
seized works there But again Grant by
the skill OF our generals and the vlor of hoops.
Owing to the small quantity of that has fallen dur
ing the and fall the Eighteenth corps Were able to
the head of White Oak swamp reach the Will
ansburg road about four miles and below this CITY,
On reaching the road they formed into line of battle and
advanced towards our works. thinking, evidently that
they were held only by few cavaymen. Nerved by this
deuson they forward in fine style under the fire of
artillery; but getting within musket range, and be-
ing met by we-directcd volley from numerous body
though unsteady, our troops still raking them with
both cannon and musketry. When within one hundred
yards of front, they boke. and the greater part fell
back in disorder considerable body took refuge under
the crest OF HILL in front of works and there stuck
1t for time believed by that they preparing
charge upon position. After firing shrapnel at them
considerable length of time without dslodging them
Captain Lyle with forty OF our men, sailed out on re-
connoisance He went down upon the Yankees at PAS
CHARGE and drove them Of their position, captur
ing four hundred prisoners among whom several
commissioned officers, and stand of colors. Night
coming on, made pursuit of the main body.
About five O'Clock the same evening in front
OF desiring Yankees
there opened upon the fort with Our bombs fell
splendy, every of them entering and bursting in the
fort The first fired blew up of the casemates of
wagon through The fort replied with three rifle guns but
without much show of spirit. Their fire perfectly
harmless.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-01
Headers Reserve. N. c.,
RALEIGH. Oct. 18th, 1864.

Gene raj Orders, No. l6.
Ali Chiefs of Departments Bureaux and Superin-
endcn.s of Government Works in North Carolina, who,
in compliance with General Order No. H. A and l. G..
o. current SERIES forward to this Office certified lists
of men in their employ who experts, or whose SER
vices are indspensably necessary, WILL upon forward
ing the list notify the parties certified to- that such
certificates have been made. Enrolling Officers will
respect these notifications, and will modest
holding them pending revision of their details.
By order of Lieut. Gen. Holmes:
JNO. W. HINSpALE, A. A. GenI.
October "a, 1854. st.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-01
NOTICE.

will sell at Norrow's Turnout, Saturday the 9Th
of November next, fine Brood Mare and Colt, and
head of HOgs--the property of J. J. White, deed.
hereby give notice to all creditors of the Estates Of
j. J. White and VIM. p. Barnett Decd TO present their
claims, duly authenticated, within the time limited by
law for that purpose otherwise this notice will DO
pleaded in bar of their recovery Debtors to the es-
taes will please make payment Immediately.
J. W. MORROW,
Admir- of White, and Exr Of w Barnett, dee.
Oct. "a, 1864. It
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-01
Headquarters 85th Rcgt. N. c. MILITIA,
CHARLOTTE. Oct q. 1861

The commanding Officers of each Beat Company in
this Regiment will proceed register all male
Negroes between the ages of fifteen and fifty in their
respective Beats. In this report they will state the
owners hrers name also the of persons that
have Negroes in charge In registering Free Negroes
they will state their names, ages condition, whether
mechanic or laborer, whether married or single.
Report with register 1t. Col John S. Wiley by Sat-
urdsy, Nov. 5,h.
D. G.. MAXWELL
Nov. l, 1864. Col. S5th Regt n. c. Militia.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-01
FROM THE VALLEY.

RICHMOND Oct. 29-Eary reports that the enemy at
tackled Lomax's forces Milford. the 18th, with one
brigade and pieces of artillery. and repulsed
Next day they attacked him with brigades and six
pieces of artillery. and again driven back. Lomax
reports our loss very slight.
Col Mosby reports that since the advance of the enemy
M the Manassas Gap railroad he has killed wounded and
captured over 800. His loss being four wounded and
captured.
Sheridan reported to be retreatng towards Wnches-
ter. General EaIy is following.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-01
IMPORTANT SALE.

Will be sold at the public square in Charlotte, on
Tuesday lst of November No. Mich Cows, spring
Wagons, 2 Road Wagons 1.-TWO horse) 80 head of fine
Hogs, sacks of Virginia Salt 80 40 Oil and Whis
key Barrels, lot of Pulles, Skating and India Rub
Der Betting TO inches WIDE sett of wrought-iron
Rollers for crushing axseed, lot of Lnseed Oil,
cotton-seed Huber, together with many other things
all OF which may be between now and the dnv of
sale at ST. Catharine's Mills, Charlotte.
AYR OIL CO.
Nov |, 1864
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-01
Notice 10 Railroad Agents.

had shipped from Augusta Georgia. to me, during
the month of February last, TEN BARRELS OF SUI
GAR; also, TWO BOXES and ONE BARREL OF ST.
GAR of which have arrived. II was at Char
lotte, n. c.. the oath Of May ane presume went
forward / will pay TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS 20
any person who will furnish with written certif-
cate of its locality.
ROBERT HILL,
Richmond, We.
October IS, 1864 2tpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-01
NOTICE.

We positively forbid all persons--white and black,
poor and rich-trom fishing in our Mill Pond. Any
one caught violating this notice will certainly be pro-
secuted We can no longer bear the depredaons that
have been committed on premises.
Oct %, 1864" PARKS a WALLIS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-01

Ia There are now more 100 officers in our
army in the field with artificial legs. This being
the case, it is thought that all those with two
sound lego might afford to be also in the field.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-01

e Ed. Stanly, the individual who fourshed at
Newbern for awhile as Lincon's military Governor
of North Carolina, and who resigned and went back
to California Disguised with the subbornness Of the
rebels, has written letter in favor Of McClean's
election. He opposes the emancipation policy of
the Lincoln admin istration
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-11-01

OF various denominations, (Which be used in pa
ing Confederate Taxes,) for sale by
Apply soon. J. L. BROWN.
November l. 1864