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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07

A CONFEDERATION IN BATTLE-The battle Of
the Wilderness was fierce, almost beyond precedent
in Northern Virginia, for there our forces were
compelled to fight both fire and the enemy
Whether Intentionally or not, is not known, the
woods were set on fire along tue Yankee lines in
the midst of the battle, which ragged as iercely as
the battle itself, and through which our forces
charged and whipped the foc The effect of the
heat and smoke combined was intense and almost
suffocating, and many of our men were overcome
some Of them fanting and falling to the ground
But in the face Of this great obstacle the victory
was gained over vastly superior numbers and the
army Of the Potomac was driven from the field
leaving all of its dead and many Of its wounded in
our hands
Ii the woods were purposely fired, as many of
the prisoners state the act one of incoucciva-
BILE cruelty and inhumanity; if not, the enemy
should have paid more attention to his wounded
and not have left them to burn to death. That
many of them suffered death by fire is a we'll es-
tablished fact, affirmed ey the officers and men
throughout our entire army In hundreds of in
stances suffering Yankee would cry out in
the very anguish Of his soul to be removed from
before the raging flames, AMI wherever such was
practicable, our rendered the necessary assist
ance, but often, indeed in the very heat of battle,
they unable to do this. 1t was an awful sight
to SEGA telowmortal burning up before their eyes,
even though he were foe, but it was one Of the
fortunes OF war, and the act Of the enemy. 1t is
estimated that hundreds of the encmy's wounded,
aud even some of own, were thus burned to
death The loss Of the enemy in this battle was
very great. His wounded lay upon the ground
for several days, and his dead covered the field by
thousands. Grant made no effort to bury them,
and Lee would not tire his men with the work, in
view of the coming operations. There they lie,
and there their bodies will moudcr to dust and
their bones bleach beneath the storms and sunshine
CONFEDERATE CONGREss.-Richmond June
3.-The Senate adopted a resolution requesting
the President to make exposition to European
powers, through our Commissioners, of the atroci-
ties OF the enemy in prosecuting the War. The
House bill amending the act authorizing army off.
GERS to receive rations, passed with amendments
Also bill providing payment for property illegal
ly impressed. The House passed the appropra-
tion bill for the next six months, amounting to
three hundred and iftysix millions.
The Southern (Miss.) Motive learns from relia-
bic authority that Nj Nat. Best, who belongs to
Writ Adams command, captured by the Yam
KEGS their last raid and turned over to the ne
srocs. They stripped off his clothes, gave him
500 lashes on his naked back and then shot him.
Three ladies, who were hid in the woods by the
roadside, witnessed the affair, and when the ne
grocs disappeared, they went 20 the spot and found
the body horribly mangled. The neghbors buri-
ed the remains.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
COTTON YARN
TO EXCHANGE for Wool.

As Agents for the State, prepared 10 ez-
change a superior article Of Yarn for Wool. Coll carly
if you want bargain.
YOUNG, WINSTON L ORR
Nav 30 1894 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
For the Legislature.

The friends of Col JAMES N. STEWARTIlesire biIa
10 be a candidate to represent Union county in tho
House Of Commons of the General Assembly Of North
Caroiua and therefore announce him candidate for
that office. MANY CITIZENS.
Nav 80, 1854 te -pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
TO THE CITIZENS OF MECKLENBURG

The people of Mecklenburg county are most
earnestly requested to send to Charlotte meat
flour, meat and all kinds of vegetables, 10 be pre-
pared here for the large number of our wounded
soldiers who are arriving daily, and need food al
ready prepared for them their arrival Any
contributions tor this purpose will be faithfully ap-
propriated to the use Of our wounded soldiers
s. A. HARRIS, Mayor.
As the supply of eatables is not very abundant
in town, it is important that our country friends
should help in the good work by contributions.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
For the LEGISLATURE.

We several citizens of Union county, announce G.
AUSTIN, Esq, present worthy Sheriff, caBdi-
date for the House of COmmons at the election in Aug
next. -H.. ..r ...s
Monroe, June 6, 1864 tc ..--0
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07

TIE WAY TO REDUCE OUR ARMIEs.-The LIE
gislature passed law excmpting Magistrates and
Constabes from military service, and the Legisla-
ture then went to work and made scores of new Ma
gstrates And some of the County Courts have
recently made appointments of Constables' "hen'
it is notorious fact. there is now no business
for Constables to transact. OF course these ap-
pointments are the result of petitions gotten up by
the persons who want to avoid fighting for their
country; but it is strange that there not foresight
and discretion enough in our Legislature and County
Courts to check these fraudulent escapes. The
people of this State have always been cursed with
a superabundanee of Magistrates, and it is really
outrage to increase the number And who has
any use for Constables For some time past every
body has been anxious to pay their debts, without
the aid of Constabes. Let the number of petty
ofice-holders be decreased instead of increased.
If men exempted. let it be because their
vices are needed at home in farming other
occupation useful to the country generally, but not
because they hold some little useless Office Justice
to brave in the field requires that those at
home who are Sinking their duty, well those
who conniye at it, should be exposed
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07

CoNscRIrTs BETWEEN As AND 5O.-It has been
found necessary in consequence of the unparalleled
efforts of the enemy to cut lines of communica-
ton and capture Richmond and Petersburg, to call
out the conscrpts between As and SO in some of the
Eastern counties of this State. The Raleigh Con-
sentative remarks:
I'VE understand that Gen. Holmes, commanding
tho Reserve Forces of North Carolina, has called
out those liable to CONSUMPTION between 45 and so
from several of the Eastern counties, and has
them rendezvoused at Goldsboro.
I'VE furthermore understand that report is in
circulation that Gov Vance has caused these men
to be called out. Every man in the State who has
a thimble full of brains. knows that the Reserve
troops have been turned over to the Confederate
authorities, and that Gov Vance has no control
them whatsoever-no more, in fact than he
has over the brave veterans in Gen Lees army
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
FROM THE COUNTRY BETWEEN PETERS,
RITRG AND RICHMOND.

The following dispatch from Gen Bearucgard re-
ceivcd at the War Department in Richmond
HANCOCK, June 2, 1864.
To Gen Braxton Bragg: The enclny's advanced line
of rife pits near Ware Bottom Church. taken this
morning. with about 100 prisoners from the 9TH Connect
Our loss is triflng. G. T. BEAUREGARD.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
THIRTY-SEVENTH REGIMENT.
Casualties from the 9th to the 18th Nav

Co. (from Mecklenburg)- Killed Lieut. A john
ston. Wounded: Capt A Potts wrist Scrgts II
Alexander, Beard, leg, Corbl " Terrence shout
der, PrVates I Armour leg, W Goodman, J II Tor
renee and John Carpenter hand. Missing: Lieut.
Brown, Prirates Jacob Carpenter, W W Caldwell, NJ
Phillips.
Co. D from Union ounty)-Kcd: Capt H c Grady,
Private Parker. Wounded: Lieut. n Cochrane,
priyates Q Adams and Griffin Slight J Hough-
stetler severe, Nancy slight, A W H Price severe,
Evan Phillips Missing: Privates Collins,
Garrison, Mcdln
Co II (from CASTOR county. )-Kled Orderly Sergt
I'll P Ford. Wounded: Prvates D Linebarger breast,
Cemmer thigh Stroup foot, B Thomasson
hip A y Morris wounded and captured Joseph Black
wood wounded and captured, w Ford neck, Rey-
nods, Thomas Black hand, D l. Beam hand. Missing:
Privates Sam Canley, Laban Cannady Jas Whitesdes,
D Brown: D West Geo Bell " Alternately.
Co l from Mecklenburg county )-killed: Scrgt Jno
Talley. Wounded Lieut. Fl Russell face, privates J
A Edwards hand, W Crccker wounded and captured,
Missing privates W Devine, Isaac Niece, Burns,
Caleb Paysour, Marcus Carpenter.
FIFTH N. c. CAVALRY.
Co (from Mecklenburg co )-Killed " L Miller.
Wounded: A + Gibson severe, A Davidson slight,
Kerr thigh broken, frederick slight.
In the 43d Regiment, Co. B from Union county, had
Wilson Brown) slightly wounded in the bat
tie near Drewry's Bluff on the 10th May. 1t. Burwe
was severely wounded on the Goth.
Maj Thos McGhee Smith of the 45th Regiment, was
wounded Richmond The 30th, and died the
next day.
teegraphic dispatch from Maj Jas Davis of the
10Th Regiment to the editor of the Times, gives the
following list of casualties in Co. F, commanded by
Lieut. Grer in a skirmish with the enemy on Thursday
last near Drewry's Bluff:
Killed: Private Coffee Wounded Corp Enls
arm fesh John Crenshaw shoulder severe, Morrison
Stt left thigh broken, W Ratteree stomach dangerous
J Crane hand slight, Sam Kerr groin serious.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07

FROM THE ENEMY's LINEs--The Petersburg
Express of Monday, in regard to Grants losses
since he first commenced advancing towards Rich
mond, says:
g Late and reliable information has reached Pc
tersbur5 from the enemy's lines. 1t is of the most
encouraging character. Outside of Grants official
circle and safely removed from the tyranny of Lin
coin and Seward, the Northern people do not hest
tate to admit terrible losses in Grants army. None
estimate it at less than $4,000 and many say that
it will reach 10000. The deserton and struggling
is without precedent, a letter received in this
city from a member of Mosbys command, stating
that~he and his comrades have been in the rear of
Grant since he moved from Culpepper Courthouse.
He states that from the Rapdan and the Rappahan
mock to the Potomac, the country literally swarms
with stragglers. Each is armed and says he
will sell his life dearly possible before he will
be taken back to Grants army The northern PEG
pie say that Grant has lost four times es many men
any General who ever commanded the army of
the Potomac
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07

IN ". c. RtytMeNS II lHe tuee 11u1ltts F F"a'FF7'
A list of some of the killed in the ed and sd Reg-
lnents will be found on the first page.
TWENTY-EIGHTH REGIMENT.
In the battles from the 9th to the l4th May.
Co B (from CASTOR county)-Killed Thos F Huff
man. Wounded: W Fl Carpenter, S Alternately, y
Murray, Alex Service, G c Huffman, W A Nichols, L
Grce Lieut. R D Orman. Missing: sergt L White
G CRhyne, Smith, L B Stowe, Moses Stroup,
Stroup.
Company CHILLED: corpl D Herman. Wound
ed: Musician Abel Cook privales John Clppard, Jas
David Miller Hiram Pollard, Julius Poovey, Conrad
Pitts Missing Sylvanus Cline, Asbury, H AS
bury, c Bowman, Max Cline, John Cline, Timothy
Cline, Levi Heffner, D W Huffman, Little, Marcus
Miller, Martin sigman, Alfred sigman, Il Summit
Noah Summit.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07

FROM JoHNsoN's IsLAND-We learn by let
ter from Capt. w. H. Johnston of the odd n. c.
Regiment who is still prisoner at Johnson's Is
land, that Capt. NJ. L. Helton of Co. F. Odd n. C.
Regt died on the 9th of May, of typhoid fever.
Capt. Helton was from Catawba county, and WAS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07

Brig. Gen Ramseur (of N c. has been made a Major
General 1t. Col Rufus Barnger LIST N. C. Cavalry,
has been promoted TO the rank of Brigader General,
command the Brigade of cavalry lately commanded by
the lamened Gordon-L Goldsboro Journal.
these are deserving appointments, and the appontees
in the past. now
ES among the killed in recent fights near Richmond
we see the names of Col Murchison of the 9Th C Reg
keitt of S. {. Regiment -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
KrLLEDcAND WOUNDED

In ". c. Reqiments in the E1te Battles in Vrqini
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-06-07
GOVERNOR VANCE

d. NJ. Lee. Sec.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1864-12-14
PROPOSALS.
MrAGnN COVERS

WAGoN COVERS.
w ASSISTANT QUARraEyAsrFF's oFytCE.
CISCISSa arG, Ohio, December g. 1854
Proposals invited by the uudsrsgnel. untf
TUESDAY, neOlmber 20, 1854, at u O'Clock NJ, for
WAGON OOYERS-Army Size and Pattern.
Bids viii be considered for Army Wagon Covers OF
Cotton Linen Duck Each to be IL feet inches
long, by9 fset inches wide. The Duck be free
from ute and equal in quality to that measuring 2s
inches wide, ana weighing ounces to the linear yard
The number bid for and the time Of delivery must be
state d, and sample fumshed and each BID
be guaranteed by tive responsible suretes guaranteeing
their signatures that the bidder viii enter
bond for the fulhmCnt OF hts contract shOula be
awarded hun
Bids VIII opened at the time above specified, and
bidders are invited TO be present
Awards will be made Friday, December 10, 1854.
The right is reserved 10 reject any Did deemed unTca
sonAb'e.
Each bid must be marked on The envelope "Proposa!s
for Wagon Covers and addressed the uudcrs gned.
BY order OF Colonel William W. McKm, Chief Quarter
master, Cincinnati Depot, A. }. PHELps
l2-lS-6t Captain and A q. ".
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80 WHEREAS, THE AUDIroR.GENR.

H1gy" WHEREAS, THE AUDITOR-GENR.
RAJ as required BY the llth section OF the act on
titled An Act Enabling the Ranks OF this Common
TO become Associations for the Purpose OF Banking under
The laws u tho United Staos passed tho I'D lay Of
August, A. u. 1861 has Ger iheu 10 me that the
"ClTN BANK on pHiLApEi pHiA"
hM Furnished satisfactory evidence TO him that all the
requirements Of said act nave been compiled with by the
SAID Bank, and that has become association the
purpose Of BANKING, under the laws Of tho United
states
do therefore this notice thereof to be published
in accordance vita the provisions of the said th uon
of the said acts and DO declare hat tho Charter of sad
Bank, by the terms Of said Act dePmed and taken 20
hereupon sureudorOd obeot u the provisions Of hst
soe-ion Ofssld aot.
A. q. CURTIN.
4oyernnt 0i Fonnsy ly ala
ENEorrfyE CHAMBER,
HARRIaRrRG,
18th November 1854. II - 3W
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~ WHEREAS. THE AUDITOR. GENE.

s70y" WHEREAS, The AUDITOR GENE
raj as required by the lh session OF the Act en-
titled An Act enabling the Ranks OF this Commonwealth
g become Assooiaons for the purpose Of Banking under
the Laws Of the tinted. .staes passed the 2ld day
August A. D. 1884, has certified 10 me, that the MINOR
ciA Bank Of Pennsylvania Of the city Of Philadelphia
has furnished satisfactory evidence him that all the
requ Of said Act have been complied with by the
said Bank. and that has become Association Tor the
purpose Of barking under the laws of the Untei Statas
do therefore cause this notCb thereof published
aecordanoe with the provisions Of the said lth ion
ot the said Act and do declare that the charter
hank, by the terms said is deemed taken
hereupon urrenderd, subject TO the provisions OF thel
section OF said Act.
A. e. CURTIN,
Governor Of Pennsylvania.
1894. ll-3O-Sv
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A FEW doses restore the
appetite.
Three bottles cure the worst
case Of lmpotCncy.
A few doses Cure1the low
spirited.
One bottle restores mem
tal power.
A few doses bring the rose
to the check.
This medicine restores
10 manly yisOr and robust
health the poor dcblli-
tated, worn down, and des-
pairing .deyOtoe Of sensual
pleasure.
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S,sse MECHANICS, BANK.

- PHuADELrI1A, November ~, 1861.
Notice s hereby given asreeaby 10 Two the
Act of the General Assembly Of the Commonwe llth OF
pennsylvania, entitled An act enabling Banks OF
Commonwealth to become Associations for the purpose OF
Banking under the laws of the United States approved
The 22d day Of August 1861 that the Stockholders
Mechanics Bank Of the city and county Phila pha
have this day voted to become such Association
that the directors have procured the authority of the
Of than two birds of the capital stock
United aes. j, WElGAHD, ia,
ll-23- wfm- lm Cashier.
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l2-n5t
SUBSISTENCE OFFICE, UNITED STATES

SUBSISTENCE OFFICE, UNITED STATES
- Army, No. 70 SOUTH Street.
BALTIMORE, MD, December ., 1864.
Sealed Prog9sA in 1gpG1e win oo received st this
furnishing the United States Subsistence Department
-FOUR THOUSAND 5000 HEAD OF GOOD FATBR
CATTLE on the hoof delivered At tho State Cattle Scales
every oI ten days 70 be weighed wtRin one aud hsa
days after arrival a. the exponae OF the contractor
weight all falling short OF O5O) thousand and
my pounds gross weastt Bulls Stags, Oxen Cows. Hoir
ers, and llornless Cattle viii be rejected
deduction Of ten 40 ponnda VIII be made from ths
wefht OF each steer accepted under this contract pro-
vded the animal does not stand the pens and
bali hours before being weighed, oris not weighed imm
dLstesJ Ater removal from thu cars.
BLANK nms for proposals ean be had on application A
this othoe, either In pers9n, by mali or telegraph.
proposals win not be considered.
The Government will claim the right Of weighing any
weight than the minimum mentioned above the
pense Of weighing win be paid by the party erring in
Each bid to secure consideration must contain a written
" oT ia p0m9ty ~ @ q Stss W = do
hereby guarantee that Is (or arc) able to fulhl a
popcston ard should his (or their) proposition be
accepted, he Cor theyl viii at once enter into a con
come re securities, giving Good and sufficient bonds toC
Tne responsibility orthe guarautors must be shown by
tie Oio Al certificate Of the Clek OF the nearest District
CoOrt or ~ The United States District Attorney to DC en-
Bidders must be present to respond to their bids. and
1Ss oSa to give bonds and Sign tho contract before leaving
The Government reserves 70 fsef the right raeot
all bidE considered unreasonable.
Payments 70 be made after each delivery II fnd9 ~
Nand none on hand, IN be made rcceive&
Bidders viii please state price 8, n payment is mace m
currency, and also prices made IN Cerhcates Of Indebt
edness
Prcposals be endorsed distinctly Proposals for
Beef Cattle and addressed TO Captain j, II. Gilman
c. q, Baltimore. MARYLAND"
bid Bln tho name OF firm. their and their
post office address must appear, they will be
Sidered
Zach person every member of 4 firm offering pro-
pOtl must accompany II bT oath OF allegiance 70 thu
United HtAteR Government, n already Med
In this ohies.
All bids not complying strictly with The terms of this
advertiser ent win be rejected
J. II. GILMAN,
l2-l0.l0t Captain and @. s.. u. 4. A.
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spelled, in one document now before me, in the
two other ways, 'Lysle' and Iislcy.'
"The family name Of Shakespeare is still eX-
tant in Warwickshire though there are no direct
descendants Of the poet. II is spelled sometimes
shakespeare and sometimes 'Shakespear' In
the older directories of the present century the
latter of these spellings is usual. In later ones
the former of them, though not exclusive has
become the more usual"
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OUARTERMAsTER,s DRPARrMRNr.

4 nUARTERMASTERS DEPARTMENT.
W PWiApELIIGA, Pa, December II, 1874.
Sealed Proposals will be received this office until u
O'Clock NJ on SArU RDAT, December II, 1864, for the
Immediate delivery at the United states Storehousc Han
over street wharf OF the following articles, viz
One thousand (lO0) eet inch leather IIOsc with
Patent Couplings.
One hundred thousand 100000 feet inch POPLAR we'll
seasoned, square edged.
All OF the above described be Of the bos quality and
subject to the inspection Of Inspector appointed on III
part Of the Government
Ridders will price, both in writing and ngurcs and
the amount or quantity OF article bd tor and the
time Of deiN ury.
Zach bid must he guaranteed by two responsible per
SoRs, whose signatures musb appended tho guarantee
and cerunei TO as being good and sufficient security FOR
the amount involved by the United States District judge
Attorney, Collector othOr public Otoer otherwise
the bid Wiilnot be considered
Tho right IN reserved TO reject all bids deemed too
high and no bid nom defautng contractor will be
ceiVed
BY order of Colonel HERMAN BGGGs, Chief Quarter
master.
GEORGE X. ORMR,
R-Rb Captain and A. Q. M.
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A RAIY SUPPLIES.
"A tiuTuNG HuHFAu,
QuAGrEuNtNs srEi-t t3HNEUAI's DruCH, !
WAsbtNGrUN, ~. G. December g., 1864. \
sealed Proposals will he received the rcspcc i've oces
Of 4 ny Clothing and EQupagc In New Tort City and
Ihuedelpha, uhtil ~ O'Clock NJ, on WbhNhSp AY the
2ltt instant tr furularing D. raC at the Depot Of
Army oihrR and Equpagc In either city, A. the option of
the contractors
2Ou 20 ARMY BLANKETS, wool, grey with tho let
tcrt IT, S iu black inches long In tho centrol to be
teVen ect long AMI ave feet six inches wide % weigh vo
ponds each.
Proposals. will bo received for tho delivery Of Blankets
OF cnher Amer can English manufacture, but must be
IN az respects, equal 10 the Army stand ard at the
tive DtpOs where they are 10 be delivered
Bidders viii state tie number they wish 10 Furnish; how
so0n they can commence ana the number ey deliver
monthly.
Proposals must be accompanied ny proper guarantee
siued hy az least two responsible parties setting forth
that contract Ia awarded 20 the party making tue bid
that hc they, VIII at execute the contract and
give bonds for the proper ful0imcnt Of the same,
The Eh Is reserved BY tie United states 10 rt eot any
partor e whole OF the bids tsmay be deemed for the in
teTeSt OF the service
Proposals should he endorsed Proposals FOR Furnishing
RsnkeiS ana those or New York should bo addressed
TO BrigSdcr. General d. II YINTON, Dcputy Quarter.
mastC General NV ork city and those for Phadel-
phia should be addressed to
Colonel HERMAN BIGu9,
QuartermastCrs Department.
l2-lj-t Philadelphia.
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This medicine has been
tested by tue most emf
nent medical men of the
day, and by them pro-
nounced to be one OF the
greatest medical discoveries
Of the age.
One 10 tie will cure Gene
raj Debility.
A few doses cure Mysteries
I'm Females.