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disorderly; 90. George F. Seybold, do; dis.
dismissed. John Early, do; do. Eugene Hum.
boldt. larceny Of horse; do. James Chaffry,
do; do. B. Carson, disorderly; Sis. Geo.
Levere, suspicious character dismissed. Thos
g. Palmer, drunk; do.o Mary Brown, enticing
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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-21
LATEST NEWS.
FROM VIRGINIA.

RICHMOND, June IA dispatch from Gen. Lee to
the President this forenoon, says: At IL O'clock last
night took the breastworks at Howetts house, the
other portion of the line of batteries being
tablished
Five vessels have been sunk by the enemy On Trent
beach,. No steamers within reach, all of them
being behind the monitors. r. E. LEE, Gen.
RICHMOND, June 1S.--A dispatch from Gen. Lee
last night. says our troops assaulted and carried
our original positions near Bermuda Hundreds with
slight loss on our part.
The enemy near Petersburg, made an attack in
force late yesterday afternoon and were repulsed.
About 300 prisoners captured.
The yankees having beer driven from the railroad
at Port Wathal junction last night, direct commu
nicaton with Petersburg will DO resumed this
ing.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-21
DIED..

In this county, the 18th inst, Thommie Eugene,
son Of Dr. |. W. and a. H. Heron, aged one year aud
months.
In IredelI county, the 9Th inst, Mrs. Ann Byers,
OBITUARY.
Fell on the morning of the 18th May 1864, at Spot-
syvana G. H., Va, whilst in line OF battle, Captain
Harvey White, "a A. A, General OF the Brigade,) in
Gen Daniels Brigade in the 10th year Of his age and
son of VIM. Z. White of Charlotte. Never do Gods
dealings with his people mysterious, His ways
so past finding out, rs when he calls to Himself those
who seem 10 us most necessary TO the advancement OF
His cause earth. Such cmphatically the Gaze
in the death of Capt White, whose character In
way be better portrayed than TO the language Off
former Pastor, expressed In lettt. to friend;
"Bis was noble spirit, high toned generous, self
sacrificing, ever obedient to the call Of duty regard
less of consequences In the Church he exhibited his
devotion TO the cause of Christ not much by words
as by deeds not by sentiment but by the uniform
Hesitation in his whole course OF high principle
sistent, unswerving-ever jealous of the honor and
glory of his Divine Master and suffering carnal
considerations to lead him TO lower his standard As
citizen he showed himself a patriot ia the hour of
his country's need. His tried courage the Of
spring, not of ul impulse, but Of steady principle
the result Of mistaken confidence in God and in the
justice of the He had counted the cost and
prepared for the sacrifice lie fell at his post the post
of duty aud honor. His blood was poured oct as
costly libation upon the altar of Liberty Aud his
name now added to that llustrons roll Of immortal
heroes which shall be enshrined in the affections
and crowned with the benedctions of grateful
try for whose life they cheerully rendered up their
own. His spirit, clothed with q Sayiours righteous
ness and made meet for the inheritance of Saviours
Kingdom has now Joined the company above, crowned
victor before the Throne But Heavens gain Is Earhs
lossand that loss, how keenly felt by the loved
he has left; May the Holy Comforter apply the balm
of divine consultations the hearts that bleeding
and Ito the stricken wife, who cite desolaie
in the depths of her deep, deep woeto aged parents,
called to bear heavy burdens in declining lifeto
bereaved sisters and brothers, who sorrow but
others, without hope, 40 the departure of the loved
companion of many years the trusted true and noble
brother! May the affection be sancRcd 20 every
member of the family" Cow.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-21
FROM JOHNSTON'S ARMY.

MARIETTA, June 18.-The enemy has moved a
musketry constant amounting almost to an engage
ment. Operations indicate that left and centre
will be attacked. Our army in fine spirits and rea
dy forthe attack. But few casualties yesterday on
our side. Several prisoners captured this morning.
Rain has been falling heavily and necessarily the
greater part of last night and all this morning.
MARIETTA, June l9.-The enemy to-day was
engaged in shifting their right, throwing it further
towards the east. Information from undoubted
says that their troops much dishearted,
and are demoralized from the recent movements, de-
feats and sickness. Deserters, in squads often.
constantly coming into our lines, leaving for
their homes. Skrmishing continued to-day with
unimportant results. The roads heavy from
the recent rains, which will retard military move
mentS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-21
NORTHERN NEWS.

RICHMOND, Juno 19.-United States papers of
the 10th have been received, from which the annex
ed Northern and European news is extracted:
Morgans forces is flying in all directions. have
thrown away their arms, out of ammunition and are
wholly demoralized.
Maximillian arrived at Vera Cruz on the 28th, and
would proceed at once to the city of Mexico.
European advices of the 1st have been received.
Lindsays motion for the recognition of the South
Confederacy postponed until the 18th.
1t is reported that Napoleon has sent two commits
soners to America to report the progress of the
war. There has been renewed overturcs to Eng
land for the cessation of the carnage.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-21
FROM KENTUCKY.

Morgan's forces, estimated at from three to FIVE
thousand, had engaged Hobson's forces, embracing
the 106th Ohio regiment, Cynthiana the llth
ipst., and capsured 500 prisoners.
An assault made upon Fra nkfort on the morning
of the 18th and taken, when of the main public
buildings together with the barracks were burned.
Gen. Bu bridge reported to be pursuing Nor
gan, and was at Lexington on the 18th inst.
The people of Louisville frantic, expecting
Morgan visit that city, and Gov Bramett had dis
tributed among the citizens for their defence
til Burbridge could arrive from Lexington.
1t is reported through Northern sources that Bur-
bridge had overtaken Morgan and routed his forces
but this statement is not credited.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-21

HORRIBLE MURDER-Swyt Reti5ution.-We
learn that six or seven men-supposed to be de-
serters-went to the house of Andrew johnson,
ESQ., about four miles south of Hendersonvilte n.
c., in the Flat Rock settlement, last Friday, and
called for dinner. It given them. After
eating, they deliberately shot Mr. Johnston down,
in the presence of his family, inhicting wounds
from which he died in a short time. Mr. John
sons son, noble boy Of 16 seizinga double barrel
gun, fired upon the murderers, wounding three Of
them severely, when they all fed. A posse was
soon on the trail, tracking them by their blood;
and up to Saturday two had been caught and shot,
They were still in pursuit of the others, determin
ed never to abandon it until the last one of the
gang is slain
The object Of the murdereEs was no doubt rob-
berry, bdt the unexpected appearance of young
johnson upon the scene, as the ayenger Of his
father, disconnected all their plans.
Mr. johnson was low country gentleman,
widely known as wealthy, kind hearted and lib
eral man. lis tragic death is deeply deplored.-
AsherWe Ncrs, 10TH inst
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-21

DEATH OF LIEUT.. GEN. PoLK.-Ths gallant
officer lost his life, near Marietta, Ga. on Tuesday
the 14th inst He struck by cannon ball and
instantly killed At the time of the occurrence he
standing in the immediate presence of Generals
Johnston. Hardee, Hood and others, and it is pre-
sumed that q consultation of wax was being held
In the death of Gen Polk the army, the church and
the country lose man whose place cannot be east
ly supplied. He omphaticay Christian war
rior We find the following biographical sketch of
Gen Polk in the ILLUSTRATED News of November
1862:
Gen. Leonidas Polk was born in Raleigh, North
Carolina and is about 81 years of age. though his
erect carriage and elastic step would indicate that
he was still in the vigor of manhood His father,
the late Col. VIM. Polk highly meritorious
and distinguished soldier in the Revolutionary war.
He the near relative of Thomas Polk, who was
in the of the few intrepid spirits that inaugural
ted our colonial freedom by issuing the famous
Mecklenburg declaration of independence.
General Polk acquired the elementary part of his
education at excellent academy in his native
State. His father. however, having an earnest
desire that his son should adopt the military profess
sion awaited himself of the earliest opportunity that
presented, to place him at West Point. Here he
remalnedthe usual term, and, upon his graduation.
instead of entering the army, resolved to engage in
the more peaceful calling of the ministry Accord
ingly, he applied for and took orders in the Protes-
tant Episcopal Church.
For some years Mr. Polk labored scdulOusly as a
minister OF the gospel His great talents and use
fnlness soon led to his promotion to a Bishopric in
the Southern portion of the then United States.
Immediately upon the commencement Of bostiI;-
ties he determined to lay aside the sacred roho and
assume the martial cloak. He doubtless THANKED
his God that he had been trained to combat in tho
armies of men, as we'll to contend in the canse
of his Redeemer.
Lieutenant General Polk is now at the head of a
large and devoted body OF men prepared to battle
with the wicked and malignant spirits who war up
on the peace, happiness and ndisputable rghts'ot
the Southern people.
In the maintenance of the righteous cause in
which the Confederate States engaged, much
and valuable aid may be reasonably expected at the
hands of General Polk from his early training, his
frmness courage and decision of character, united
to the influence of high moral bearing.
General Polk, in early life. married to Miss
Devereux of Raleigh, an amiable, pious and ac-
'complshed young lady, descended from family
distinguished for its high responsibility, wealth and
moral influence
Gen. Polk bore conspicuous part in the battles
OF Belmont, Shiloh, Farmingtcn and PerryviIle, at
each OF which places he exposed himself to needless
dangers, but escaped unhurt,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-21
FROM PETERSBURG.

PETERsBURG, June ls.-Grants whole army is in
front of this place in line of battle. There has been
more or less fighting every day since Wednesday The
enemy have been generally repalsed, gaining little
no ground since Wednesday, when they got within a
mile and half of the city, taking of works,
which they still hold. Occasional shells have been
thrown into the city, doing very little damage.
GRANTS new base is at City Point, James river
The enemy yesterday attempted to advance lines
but troops opened them with artillery and
kerry, incting loss equal to any of the campaign
The bulk of Grants army is south of the Appomattox.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-21
WOOL NOTICE.
QUARTERMAsTER's DEPARTMENT,
Raleigh, june 9, 1864.

QUARTERMAsTERs DEPARTMENT, I
Raleigh, June o, 1854. !
q. prepared TO exchange Cotton Yarn for
Wool, upon the following terms, Wis
One bunch of Yarn for three pounds washed Wool,
and one bunch for four pounds unwashed.
Agents have been appointed to make the exchange
at the following places Oxford Tarboro', Kinston,
Catherine Lake, Concord, Rockingham Henderson
Vile, Statesve, Roxboro Ashevilc, Pittsboro', Lou
isburg, Fayetteville, Colerain and nj this place.
Persons shipping wool this place will please mark
on the packages who they from, and the cotton
yarn will be forwarded Immediately
hope the people will periodically respond 70 the
above notice. as the Wool is for clothing the North
Carolina Troops. II. A. DOWD, q NJ, NCA.
June 81, 1894 tljul
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-21
CERTIFICATES LOST.

Lost from the side pocket of the subscriber, between
Charlotte and his dwelling mile beyond Oak Lagn
P Q. in Cabarrs county, the 10Th of March last,
two Four per cent Certificates Issued by the Depository
at Charlotte n. c. under the ACT Of Congress of the
Confederate States, Feb IL 1864, in the name of John
Faggart, dated March &c, leG4-No. 2l76, for 5000,
and No. 2I77 for $500. liberal reward will be Civ
for their return me, and all persons warned
not to trade for them. N. W. JOHNSTON.
lima N
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-21
MARRIED..

In this county on Thursday, the 18th inst, at the
residence OF Mr. w. L. Hoover, by w Mcdonald, Esq
Mr. VIM. Marshall to Miss Margaret J. Shelby.
Ia UIon county on the 9Th inst, by James NJ. Stew
art Esq after years courtship, Mr. Jan
to Miss Sarah r. Baker
in Rowan county, on the 9Th inst, Capt r Black
welder to Miss Jane Carrie, daughter of Lowraneo
In Salisbury, on the 9th inst, Mr. John Phillips
Mrs Mary Ann Wyatt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-21
FROM LYNCHBURG.

RIcHMoSD, June l9-Authentic information of Sher-
idan's movements has been received, He passed
through Bowling GGeen Thursday, and arrived at
Newton, King and Queen county, yesterday where it
is reported, he was again attacked by Hampton
Sheridan is evidently aiming to reach Gloucester.
His wagon train has been reduced to twenty-three
wagons Prisoners taken confess the defeat of the
petition.
The enemy have been pursued since daybreak, and
we have captured three pieces of artillery and 200
prisoners.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-21
Enrolling Office,

CHARLOTTE, June u, 1864. .
In obedience to instructions from Lieut. /, N. Prior,
E. o. 9Th g. d. the officers of the 85th and S6thN. C..
Militia hereby ordered assemble in Charlotte
Monday the 9th inst the 'Senor Reserves" for the
purpose of organizing into companies.
Every man between As and So except those holding
medical exemptions must be notified to report.
E. HAYNES DAVIS,
June 2! Lieut. Co. E. o.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-21
LOST OR STOLEN.

Three Bonds the Viii, Char. & r. Railroad Com
panyone given in April, $50, for SlOG given in
October 1850, for Five hundred and eighty odd dol
lars, and one given in Oct. 1862 for SAB AlIfersons
hereby warned not trade for said Bonds they
are payable only to me.
H. T. RHYME.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-21

TAX DEcIsIoNs.-We have seen from the COM
missioner of Taxes, instructing one Of the collcc-
tors to collect now the additional tax of 10 per
cent. on profits made by buying and selling in
1863. The additional 10 per cent. on the profits
made in 1864, will of course be collected in 1865
Also, that manufacturers are liable to the tax of
25 per cent. on the excess of profits over 20 per
cent. whether the company is composed of one or
more individuals 1t is not the individual that
manufactures and>is taxed, but the factory.-Fay-
ctterWe OLscruer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-21

A NEW SECRETARY OF THE TREAsURY.-W @
hear it stated on official authority that Hon
John A. Campbell of Alabama formerly one of the
Supreme Bench of the old United States. and since
the war Assistant Secretary of War, will, in all
probability, be appointed as the successor of Mr..
Memminger, it being regarded as certain that the
latter will resign.-SouM Corolinian.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-21

The Charleston Courier states that the
Theological Seminary at Columbia is in a sound
condition, so far as its finances concerned, hav-
ing some $500, 200 invested in productive stocks,
with ample buildings, and library Of some eigh-
teen thousand eolumes. But the war has carried
away the students. Only seven out of sixty
rcmaie,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-21

From NEW ORLEANs.-We learn from gen.
tlenan lust from New Orleans, says tbs Mobile
Tribune, that sxty-nine youths ran the blockade
from that city the time he did. He further states
that the most Of them went to join General Taylor,
and that young men in New Orleans are now IN
frenzy to get of that city in order to assist their
fathers and brothers in retaking the city.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-21
10 or Is New Wheat Fans,
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

All those indebted 70 the estate Of DR.. WA. Audrey,
deceased can pay If they wish, am in need Of mo-
ney this time for the heirs II they do not pay soon,
will necessarily have to exchange their notes for the
money with some third party Debtors vii please call
Immediately. JAS. b. ROBINSON Exr.
June L3, 1864. lmpd
Daily Times will please copy times at present and
times The first week in July.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-21

CAPTURE OF Two YANKEE GUNBoATs.-A
gerry handsome affair occurred at Culcucien Pass,
Texas, on the I'd ul., resulting in the capture of
the Yankee gunboats Granite City and Wave, six
teeh guns and SO prisoners, by Col VIM. H. Grit
i'm. A letter in the Houston Telegraph thus
developes the affairs
From information received from our scouts on
the 3lst inst, Col Griffin decided to call on the
1anks and ascertain by whose invitation they
were occupying portion of the country under his
command, and accordingly issue orders for detaeh-
ments of the 3lst Texas infantry, Sprights battal
ION, Dallys battalion, and Crenzbanrs battery of
hight artillery, to cross over Sabine Pass and
march to this place, the movement to commence
at daylight yesterday morning. and the attack to
be made at daylight this morning.
La accordance with his order, the troops above
mentioned commenced the movement as indicated;
but, from the delay necessary in building a bridge
across Mud Pass, did not get into position until
later than intended; but the enemy, resting quiet
~ In their fancied security, our batteries we're
planted and infantry in position without their
knowledge, and at half past four this morning a
shot from Crenzbaur's battery struck the gunboat
Granite City, warning the Federals that something
unusual was taking place. The enemy soon got
to work and by the time our batteries had fired
some three or four shots they commenced sending
shot and shell at little army from the gunboats
Granite City and Wave. Our sharpshooters
charged up to the bank orthe river opposite to
the boats and whenever any portion of a
Yankee became exposed shower of Enfield balls
would Immediately compel him to draw back.
In fact, so warm did our sha-pshooters make it,
that the Yankees finally ceased firing, and after a
sharp engagement of one hour and twenty five
minutes the Granite City fired lee gun in token
Of surrender, and almost Immediately alter white
bunting was seen on the flag staff of the Wave
Thus, ended one of the many brilliant engage
ments of the war, resulting in the capture of the
gunboats above mentioned.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-21
Executors Notice.

All persons indebted to the estate of the late Joab
P. Smith requested to come forward and make
payment, and those having claims against the same
hereby required to present them for payment with
in the time prescribed by law, this notice will be
pleaded in bar of their recovery.
June 20, 1864 1t L. II. SMITH, Exr.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-21

STAND WArIE.-This celebrated chief of the
Cherokee Nation has recently been commissioned
Brigadier General in the Confederate army, to
take rank from the 9th of May, 1861. His pro-
motion is we'll deserved He is the first Indian
that has ever attaiaed the rank of Brisadier Gen
eral.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-21

GEN. KIRKLAND,-We find the following in
the Richmond Examiner:
Brig. Gen. W. ". Kirkland, Of North Caroll.
ma was shot through the inside Of bis right thigh
He is at the residence of surgeon Franklin Han
cock, on Main street, and is doing we'll"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-21

AUGUSTA THREATENED.--Informa has
been received which renders it advisable to place
the defensive force of Augusta, Hamburg and the
vicinity in condition for effective service, at short
notice Col. Rains commandant of the Post, has
accordingly issued specific orders to all detailed
of every description, and to all citizens capa-
BILE of bearing arms, to report at once for assign
ment. Instructions are given to officers, various
rendezvous indicated, commssaries, quartermas-
ters and surgeons are all duly notified of their
spective duties. The Mayor of Augusta has issu-
ed proclamation to the people of Richmond and
the surrounding Counties, and the neighboring
Districts Of South Carolina, in which he says that
from information received from Major General
Jones, commanding at Charleston and Savannah,
there can be no doubt that the enemy are now ac-
lively preparing for raid upon the city, and that
similar information has been conveyed to him from
such other sources cannot be questioned.
We haze not heard, but we suspect that this
party is to come up from Port Royal. We trust
that the effect of this threatened attack upon
sister city will arouse such spirit there and
throughout the entire scope of country liable to be
preyed upon by these troopers, as will be rresis-
tibe and crushing when they do come.-COlum-
6ia Carolinaan.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-21
NOTICE.

The families of soldiers requested to call Mr..
Byerly and receive what is due each from the
county, up to the st of June. After that time nothing
will be paid until the lst of August.
By order of the Committee,
June 20, 1864 1t b. w. ALEXANDER, Chm.