The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-05

PROM VIRaINIA

The Richmond Examiner of the 30th says the sitaa-
ton ofaffairs around Petersburg is unchanged The
srenghtng their lines and gradually extending them
to the Petersburg and Weldon railroad telling
protect them. Grant, is evidently preparing for q
Two deserters from the Yankee fleet in James river
lying below Dutch Gap, came to Fort Drewry on the
18TH They say every man in the feet would desert if
they could get chance. The Yankees have removed
the orpedoes in the river aso the sunk
by themselves in Trents reach The deserters say the
nre from one of our rams seriously injured Mon
itor, which had to be sent to Fortress Monroe.
The following dispatch received the War Depart
ment dated Headquarters, Army Northern Virginia,
June 18th:
To the Secretary of War The enemy was engaged to-
day in apparently Strengthening their lines in the front of
cavalry after being repulsed at Saunton Bridge the
afternoon of the 26th retired in the direction of Christians
viiie where encamped that night, and morning
continues its march towards Laurensville, by way of
Burntville part of them eneamped last night eight
miles northwest of the former place. and appear be max
ing Their hen way back to the main body of the army
(Signed) r. Z. LEE. Gen.
The Richmond Dispatch of the I'd contains an iate-
resting statement from Capt. Jos. Wagon, of Rich
mond, who fell into the hands of Wilson's raiders and
escaped last Wednesday. He was present the fight
at Stanton River where the Yankees defeated
The Yankees said they expected to take the bridge
without difficulty, but our militia fought better than
any troops they had ever met: Capt W says their
loss was very severe in that fight.
all the provisions they could lay their hands on What
they could not carry off they destroyed.
FROM PETERSBURG.
The Raleigh Confederate has been permitted to copy
the following letter received by friend on Saturday
morning:
CASTOR, n. c., July Ii arrived here to-day after
ajourney of two and a half days from Petersburg l
don't think the road will be repaired through to Pc
tersburg for a month
All tue fighting for several days has been OH the rail-
road near Reames Station. There was heavy fight
there yesterday in which got the advantage The
city cannot be taken by Grant. All be conf
dent of our ability to hold the place.
The enemy continue to shell the city every day
Some houses have been badly damaged, but few per-
sons have been killed.
The enemy's loss since the fight commenced is
thought to be 10000. Ours about 500.
Gems. Hampton, Fitz Lee, W F Lee and Chambliss
met the Yankee raiders under Wilson and Speare, and
killed, wounded and captured 900 men, 500 horses
all their artillery, Us pieces,) all their wagon train,
day and Thursday Stoney Greek. They also cap
tured 400 negroes 1t is said by soldiers to be the
most complete route ever seen.
CONFEDERATE VICTORY.
The Richmond Enquirer of the End inst. has been
ceived. 1t contains details of cavalry fight nearSap
pones Church and Reams Station between Gems. Hamp
ton Fz Lee and the Yankees under Speare, which
suited in the complete route of the latter capturing about
l5OO prisoners including negroes; also captured
their wagons ambulances, eleven Napoleon guns train
of carriages and buggies which stolen from private
citizens mile in length, together with clothing, silver
ware &c.
1t reported by prisoners that Speae wounded in
the fight and that Kauz in possession disguised
aprivate:
Petersburg papers of the 1st report that fighting in
'front.' only the usual daily bombard ment 1t is thought
the 4thJuly. On the 5Oth the enemy made feeble
saut Colquit and demonstration in Graces front,
but easily repuscd No fears entertained of the
result when general engagement takes place The peo
pie of Petersburg are hopeful.