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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26
YANKEES ROUTED AGAIN.

The prevailing dizziness in Richmond was greatly re-
l:eved "Wednesday evening by cheering news from the
Valley of Virginia. An official despatch received
Wednesday afternoon the War Department, states
that large force of Yankees crossed the Shenandoah
river at Smokers, the 18th, at o'clock p. m.
They attacked and driven the river in
fusion Our loss is stated be between and three
hundred-that of the enemy much greater. In con-
necton with this news, get the following rom the
Dispatch:
Smokers Ferry, where the Yankee forces crossed
the Shenandoah is in Frederick county, 100 miles from
Richmond. \ good turnpike from Winchester Alex
anGra passes through it, and intersccts the former
place with one from Washington to Winchester, which
through Leesburg 1t was by of these roads,
doubtless, that the enemy expected to advance and
strike forces in the rear but the movement
happily anticipated Hunter has again to grief
and would his future reputation BY resignng his
commission.
letter from one of Mosby's' galaat troopers says
that the raid into Maryland of great profit
thai thousand horses safely brought off by
the cavalry, while three four thousand more were
appropriated for artillery and transportation purposes
besides large number of fat cattle and immense
amount of spoils of every description. From another
stock being driven down the Valley.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26

DEsERTERs CAUGHT We learn that It. Scott,
the efficient Enrolling Officer at Dallas n. g., aid
cd by Mr.. w. Jarrett, succeeded in capturing
three Descrters yesterday while they were bathing
in the south fork Of the Catawba River. The DE.
serters are old offenders and have been long hunt
cd. Startling disclosures have been made by them,
hence il becomes the duty of the people TO be Wig.
iant-A word to the wise is sufficient Caroiina
Timer
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as Administrator of Ncill Wilkn-
son, deceased, hereby notify all persons indebted
the said deceased to make immediate payment and
those having claims against him must present them
within the time prescribed by law, this notice Ayi
be pleaded in bar Of their recovery.
JOSHUA TROTTER, Admr.
LuIy al
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hard
ware &c,
BY 8. A. HARRIS, Auct'r.

BY 8. A HARRIS, Auot'r.
The Sale Of Messrs Elias & Cohen as heretofore ad-
vertised is postponed until Wednesday the Sd Of Au-
a valuable stock of Dry Goods, Hardware and Groce-
ries.
The sale will continue from day TO day until hs en-
tire stock is disposed Of
To Government Agents, Merchants and Farmers,
rare opportunity is here offered many articles will
be found amongst the stock worthy the attention OF
buyers.
July 10, .664.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26
WANTED,

Scraped Lint and Linen Rags to send 10 the Hospi-
ais.
Persons who can furnish either, have IL 10 their pow
er 10 relieve much suffering aud can obtain a liberal
price for il by sending to the subscriber al Charlotte,
NC. JAS. ]. JOHNSON,
Sur. and Med. Pur., e. s. Army
Charlotte, July l5, :sC4 10
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26
Enrolling Office,

Charlotte, July 20, 1864.
The following named requested to call imme-
diaely my Office:
Gillespie. w Gillespie ID Caldwell Alexander
l. d Benson. Important business
Z. IL. DAVIS En- Officer
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26

DEATH COOP MAN.--The Rev. r. H.
Lafferty died at his residence near this place on
Monday the 18th inst. He at the time of his
death and had been for number of years Pastor of
the Presbyterian congregation at Sugar Greek. His
death is not only loss to his immediate congrega-
ton but to the community at large. eaMr Laferty
was christian gentleman i'll all respects, and q
jealous and active friend of the Confederate cause
The death of such man is public loss at any
time, but especially at the present.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26
FROM GEORGIA
Glorious victory for the Confederotes.

ATLANTA, July 22.-About 2 O'Clock this afternoon,
the enemy attacked our left, under Lieut. Gen Stew
art, with great rgor and were received with CALLING
ire from both artillery and infantry, which caused
them TO falter; when the order given TO charge
and our troops left their and charged with
great gallantry, driving the enemy from lines OF
lteir entire entertainments infcting immense sIaugl.
ter and capturing large number of prisoners tcpeth
with ~ pieces of artillery.
Among their killed is Major General Mcpherson
shot through the heart.
Cen Hardee, having passed around the enemy 5
flank, is now in their rear doing great execution.
Gen. Hoods Official DispatcA. .
RICHMOND, July 23.-The following dispatch was
received at noon to-day, at Headquarters:
ATLANTA, July 3d. . p. M.
Peach Tree creek. last night, and Stewart and
Chcatham's corps formed line of battle around the
city. Hardees corps made mig ht march and attack
ed the enemy's extreme left to-day about o'clock
He drove him from his works. capturing sixteen pieces
of artillery. During the engagement captured
about thousand prisoners Wheeler's cavalry
routed the enemy in the neighborhood of Decatur to-
day, capturing his camp Oar los. yet fully
tanned Maj. Gen Walker killed. Brig Gems. Smith,
Gis: and Mercer wounded. Prisoners report Gen. Nc
Pherson killed. Our troops fought with great gaan-
try. J. b. HOOP, General.
ATLANTA, July 23.-Gen. Wheeler last evening at
tackled the enemys left in the neighborhood of Decau
tor, and drove them back capturing 500 wagons with
supplies and large number of prisoners. He is still
in pursuit. Very little fighting after dark last night
Two thousand prisoners, seventy-fve commissioned
of coors have been brought in. The losses either
side not known. Ours severe in officers. Com.
parative qGie regns this morning. ONE little Skr-
mishing on our left.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

We arc authorized toannouce MONROE SEAGLE
candidate for Sheriff Of Lincoln county at the
election. lie is private in the 18th N q. regiment
an deserves the surnges of the people Of his county
July 25 1864.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26

DIvIDEND.-rho Bank of North Carolina has
declared a dividend of So 80 on the share, Qess the
State tax of ninety cents the sharc.) payable in
per cent certificates bends, third less in
new issue. In other words, it is Il dividend of four
per cent in issue six per cent in bonds 1t
will be paid on and after the 18th August.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26
NOTICE.

Persons who may want per cent certificates to pay
taxes, canpurchase them fair terms by calling
the undersigned Mr. Riddle at the Branch Bank
of NJ. GEO. w. MCDONALD,
Chm Board Com. Schools for Mecklshburg.
July 25 1864
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26

SUPERIOR CoURrs.-The judges Of the Supe.
rior Courts will ride the Fall Circuit Follows:
l Edenton, Judge Howard.
2 Newbcrn, Judge Ship.
3 Raleigh, Judge Saunders.
4 IIillsboro, Judge French.
Wilmington, Judge Gillian
Salisbury, Judge Heath.
Z Morgantou, Judge Osborne.
s Mountain, Judge Reade.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26
LINCOLNrON FEMALE SEMINARY.

LLNCOLNTON " O.
The Fall Session. 1864, will open July llth and con-
: Regular Tuition, $4,000; Piano Lessons, 5000 Use
Of Piano, $1,000.
| will take many pupils 10 board as can accom-.
mediate and will charge them Little the state Of
the markets will Justify.
For Terms, address
8. LANDER, Principal.
July (, 1864. 4tPd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26
LATEST NEWS.

The news is cheering from all directions especially
that from Georgia The armies around Petersburg ap-
pear to be quiet. The of the death of
Gen. Grant is contradcted.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26

New ARITHMETIC.-We have received a copy
of a new Arithmetic just published by S. Lander,
A. NJ, the Principal of the Linconten Female Semi
nary 1t is exclusively southern production, and
is lrably adapted to the Of schools.
The construction of the work is simple and plain
that any who read might take it and learn
to become very good mathematician The author
is entitled to the thanks of the southern public for
this new work
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26
Flag of Truce Letters.
CONFEDERATE STATES or AMERICA
WAR DEPARTMENT, Bureau OF EXCHANGE,

Richmond, Va, July Ist I6Gf
l. All letters to go North by flag of truce must be
this Office
D. Each letter must be inclosed in seperate enve-
ope and addressed me, Bureau of Exchange, Rich
mond, Va.
3. No letter exceed in length page OF ord-
nary sized letter paper and its contents be confined
strictly to personal family matters No letter allud
lowed 10 pass.
T. Each letter must contain United States postage
stamp or its equivalent in silver or United States
rency These regulations will be rgdly enforced and
no letter transmitted in which they strictly OBJ
served.
ROBT. OULD, Agent OF Exchange
IOficiall W. H. HAroH, Capt. and A. A. @.
July rs, 1854. S..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26

e The New York Tribune ian abolition paper)
says that the se"ple of North Carolina anxious
get back into the Union The Tribune has been
deceived by the grumblers fault FLINDERS and croak
crs. Hence the North continues to make war upon
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26

The Wilmington and Weldon Railroad Com
pany, or rather the officers of that company. are
said have of doubtful loyalty in their employ
ment. So. too of the North Carolina Railroad com
pany. We call the attention of all concerned in
these matters, ond promise, if called upon to fur
nish all the evidence, in each case, in posses
son."- Goldsboro Journal.
That's fair offer, and it becomes the officers of
those Roads to investigate the matter promptly. No
man who is not jealous friend to cause should
have position southern railroad. Neither
should he be detailed on Government work of any
kind. Let Investigations be had all around, and if
man in either railroad government employ is
found tinctured with toryism, dsplace him and put
him where he can do no harm. -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26
FROM THE NORTH.

RICHMOND, July 24-The Baltimore Gazette of the
22d inst, has been received tonight. It contains
certain correspondence between Mr.. Clay of Ala,
Holcombe of Va, and Horace Greedy.
Geo. N. Saunders has been in confab with Greedy, in
reference the peace question. The former has asked
for safe conduct to Washington. Greedy applied 10
Lincoln who the documents, saying he would con-
slider the reace propositions ba ed the integrity Of
the Union with the abandonment of slavery Clay and
IIocombe in concluding the letter to Greedy repc the
conditions proposed by Lincoln.
The Washington correspondent Of the New York
World saws that Stanton and Blair not speak
ing terms since time past. Blair. since the last
raid charged Stanton and Halleck with incompetent
cv and was so abusive that Halleck sent remon-
STRANGE to Lincoln How the matter will end is not
known but it is believed that Saunton will resign.
correspondent of the Tribune says that Lincoln, in
private conversation, recognized all the elements OF
dissatisfaction that the call fer troops produced,
but stated emphatcaly that the men were needed
and must be had and that should he fail he would go
down with his coors fl. ing.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26
MARRIED..

In Greensboro on the l4th inst, Col. John A. Gill
mer, of 9th n C. Regiment, to Miss Sallie L. daugh-
ter of Jesse Ii. Lindsay, Esq.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26
DIED.

In this vicinity Friday the 22d inst, Thomas
Trotter, son of Thomas Trotter, Sem aged about 25
years The disease of which he died was contracted
in the army.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26

DoNAT1oss.-The Mayor acknowledges the re-
cep of the following donations for the relief Of the
sick and wounded soldiers passing through Char
lotte:
SA Davis ] bag -four. John MeCord lbs butter
Rev R Z Johnston 80 lbs -four and lbs butter. VIM
Smith onions and potatoes. J Mcdowell SO lbs
-four. VIM Withers l ham and potatoes, Jas II
Davis 1oG lbs hams DR. Scarr onions and potatoes
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26

AcCIDENT.-We learn that Maj. j. NJ. Potts of
Steel Creek. lost valuable negro woman last week
in rather singular manner. She a wagon
in the field taking up wheat, and while the wagon
slowly moving she lost her balance and fell to
the ground striking the head and breaking her
neck.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26

NEAR WASHINGTON, July IL, 1864.
Now. Uncle Abe. you had better be quiet the bal
ance of your administration, we only came near
Your town this time just to show you what We could
come again soon, and then you had better stand
from under
Yours, respectfully, the worst rebel you ever saw.
FIFTY EIGHTH VIRGINIA INFANTRY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26

THE Cause.-The reason why some al
ways growing at the Government and never salts
fed with what is done by the authorities. Isl because
their digestion is bad-they are dseased-and there
fore hard to please. A mans actions influenced
more or less by his stomach. When you see man
who is always finding fault with everything, gloomy
and easily discouraged, you may set him down
dispeptic or fool. 1t might be good policy for tho
Government, in these times, to distribute through
out the country medicines to promote Digestion and
let it be dealt out grautously to the croakers. 1t
would do them good and benefit the generally
There are who ought to have double
doses. If that did not them, they ought to lie
down and die, and get out of the of better peo
pie. < croaker is nuisance.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26

e r. H. Battle. Jr., has been appointed Audi,
tor of Public Accounts in place of MIR Phillips re-
signed. In saying that this is an excellent appoint
ment, presume we say what every one will en-
dorse who knows Mr. Battle. He will make faith
full prompt officer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26

From Charleston, July 90
The enemy renewed the Smelling of the city yes.
terday and this morning, which continued until
dark, without material damage. The lombard
ment of Fort Sumter was unusually heavy yesterr-
day and continues daily and nightly without serl-
o1s effect Maj. Blanding's battery, west OF
Moultrie, dismounted two of the enemys guns at
Gregg. =,
The confidential Circular of Gen. Foster dis
closes that the transport feet that sailed from hi
ton Head lately, and was so disastrously defeated
on James Edisto and Johns Islands, was the ex-
petition lately fitted out at the North in conjuDc-
ton with the contemplated attack on Mobile
Capt John A. Mitchell, commanding Sumter
was mortay wounded about l O'Clock to-day, by a
fragment of shell, below the left hip, while OBJ
serving from the south west angle OF the fort
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26

q yankee paper says the following note was
found fastened to tree near Washington city, just
after the Confederate troops left:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26

LoUIs1ANA-A gentleman just arrived from
New Orleans reports that the Confederates had
fought and completely beaten the Yankees at
Brashear City 1t was reported 10 the. city that
tie rebels were advancing on Donaldsonviile
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26

ApporNTMENTs.-Dr. Robt. Gibbon has been as
signed to duty as Surgeon of the C. 5 Hospital at
Charlotte and DR.. j. w. Ashby has been placed in
charge of the Way Side Hospital We hope the
Surgeon General will not again change his mind as
these appointments entirely satisfsctory.-CdT-
e{ira Tiuss.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26

- Mr. A. Collie. a merchant of London has sent to
Gov Vance $4,000 be used for the benefit of the poor
OF this State.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26
BACON FOR SOLDIERS FAMILIES.

BACON FOR SOLDIERS FAMILIES
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
SrRsIsrAScE DTPARTNEST 7
Raleigh, June q, 1861
TO COUNTY CONHTssIeNERs:
- ,,oror.d ,o sell az 2, 10 apy Of the counties
.Li Tor the use Of f. gent families Of Soldiers,
Of s9. $ 1 ,s .ed Of %
eommun'e''' TAos. D. H0GG, Nj tcs
July 4, 1854 A. 4.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26

NEW ISSUE.-Mr Williamson, the d. positary at this
place requests say that he has received of the
issue of Treasury notes, and is ready to
change for old.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26
Tuesday, July 16. 1864.
CHANGE OF TERMS.


In consequence of the rapid advance in the price o.
paper and printing materials generally, find it ne
cessary to again advance terms. We FIX the rates
for the present $40 for six months $50 for the
year We are now paying more than twice as 1huch
for paper paid months ago We nave neen
wearing out our type and machinery without making
enough to replace them although our list OF snoscr-
bers has nearly doubled within the last l8 months.
II requires no argument justify in advancing.
little reflection about the prices of other articles will
convince any that it is necessary to increase
rates or reduce the paper half sheet, most of
the papers the country ha done The Democrat is
exactly the size it was before the war, and
prefer keep it that nd increase the price than
to it and charge less for it. Our opinion is that
unless the material tn make paper becomes plen
tifu the price OF spaper will be than double
present rates in less than year from this time.
A large number of subscribers are now getting
the paper for s. year mot enough to pay for the
blank pnper) having subscribed and paid for it last
Summer and FALL before advanced to $40. Ofcourse
they will object paying the increased when
they want TO renew.
But if any persons should think too high
we hope they will remember that we willing to
trade in the old way" We will put the paper the
old price two dollars and allow old prices for produce
We will take two bushels of corn, wheat, or peas.
for one years subscription. Is not that fair?
If those who have money within the past week
unwilling to abide by terms,
will return the money if they will notify US, aud
will charge them nothing for the few weeks they have
had the paper. We would prefer to the money
than furnish the paper at 5 10 for the ensuing
~ The mark paper indicates that the
time paid for has expired or will expire.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26


THE REPORTED RAID.-On Tuesday last false
report was circulated liz this place that the enemy
had captured Morgantun aud burnt the town. The
gentleman who brought the report to Lincolnton
from Newton, and those who brought it to Charlotte
from Lnc"non, not Il all to blame but really
deserve thanks for their efforts to warn the people
of what they considered approaching danger. But
the person persons who deceived the people at
Newton are highly censnrabe. 1t must have been
done by some enemy of our cause. aud may be de-
signed tn prevent alarm hereafter when there is
occasion for it. 1t will be wisdom on the part of
the people above here to be always ready for duty,
that if rading party of tory yankee thieves
does venture int" the country they may be met and
promptly punished
II The order which issued last week for the
assembling of the Home Guard of MecklenbuIg ut
this place ON "Wednesday next. the 9th, has been
countcrmaudcd. Therefore there will be muster
here IN that day.
II number of troops have been sent to the Western
counties i'll this State to guard against raids. n C.
Regiment passt through Salisbury oa Saturday last
Its way towards MOrgantor.
1t is stated that the notorious tory, Col Kirk, who
Gently made the raid Camp Vance, has been captured
by of Morgan men and is in Jail at Abingdon,
Va Forty of Kinks men killed
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26

PRICES AT THE NoRTH.-A yankees stomach
and pocket has great influence bis patriotism,
and when one is affected the other sympa.hizes.
Therefore it affords rebels qualification to
hear that prices of provisions rapidly advancing
at the North. The yankee papers are beginning
to howl on this subject. The New York Herald of
late date says
The rise of gold has CAUSED an excessive specu-
lation on the Produce Exchange, and has had the
effect of raising the price of the necessaries of life
to an extent which. compared with the prices
current three years ago, is about equal to 2uO per
cent. while even within the last ninety days wheat
has advanced dollar per bushe -four more than
"a per BARREL and PORK SIS per barrel.''
And the Washington Chronicle says:
1.-The idea that a barrel of -four should be held at
800, and in cases at $25. and that potatoes
should command SIS bushel. even at the present
temporary depreciation of the national currency. is
one of those monstrosties that only be account
ed for on the worst suppositions.''
What will they say when -four advances to one
and two hundred dollars per barrel, it will if the
war continues The mechanics and laboring class
making fuss on account of high prices,
and we expect it to continue until storm is raised
around the heads of the Lincoln authorities. The
yankees will never stand high prices the Confed-
crates have. We in the South have felt it duty
to submit to any Inconvenience, because we are en-
gagged in struggle for life, liberty and all hold
dear; but the yankee has inducement of the kind
he is fighting for plumber, and when he finds that
suppose that he will want it to stop.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26
Sugar Plumh TObaccO.

Together with various brands, on sale at
MOODY L PRITCHARD'S,
July 26, 1894. opposite Court House.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-07-26

P. S-If you have evidence that any one hss
used language upon which We can base an action
we will try how strong this government is. l vii
take it as special favor to be Informed upon this
subject. D III fANdEh'
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1864-01-16
HEADQRS ENROLLING OFFICER PAR
ISL OF ST. LANDRY.
Opeleusas. January u.

VPVls7tiaRR', 0aEIIsltIIJ =, ICUf.
SaSllE attention of the people of St, Landry is
sl' hereby called to the following special Order
from Department Headquarters, dated Shreve-
pGrt, La, Oeiober 80, 1868.
SPECIAL ORDERS No. 1T.
Enroling officers, win make diIigent search,
Tor arms and accoutrements, which may have
been taken from the army by stragglers, sick OF
the country Wherever they are found, they
will turn them over to the nearest Ordnance De
pot, taking the receipt of the commanding officer
Of the Depot, therefor and forwarding the same
to Major Thos. G. Rhett, Chief of Ordnance, at
these Headquarters.
By command Of
Lieut.. Gen. E. KIRBY SMITH.
S. S. ANDERSON, A. A. Gen.
The Opelousas courier. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1852-1910, 1864-01-16

I3ERsONS having in their possession such
a~ arms and accoutrements, will Immediately
forward tAem to my Headquarters i'll Opelousas
hope that the response to this call, for Govern
ment arms, now lying useless in the hands of the
citizens Of this Parish, will be prompt Every
one is needed, to put into the hands of the brave
men now battling for your 1earths and tiresides.
w. c. MORRELL, Capt. c. S. Il.
and Enrolling Officer, Parish Of St. La,.dyy.
Jan. Is. 1864