The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-10-18

H.. Grant
set out for Richmond last Spring. Of this number
but 90, 600 remained on the 1st of September-50,-
900 at Petersburg and 10000 in the Valley-show-
ing loss of $4,000 men. 1t is said that Grant
has lost many Gen. Lee had under his
command during the whole campaign
The Richmond Enquirer remarks on this state
ment:
.If Grant had on the lst Sept, but $4,000 men
at Petersburg. his reinforcements since that time
have amounted to but 10000. while his losses from
expiration of term of enlistment, hundred days men
going home, and the suaties of battle may be set
down l., 900 men-lea wing him now about 65, 600
| at Petersburg. 1t is said there now awaiting
portation in the cities from IS to 10000 men,
which will be sent forward by the 25th instant
making his force 100000. Of these not more than
900 old soldiers. the rest new recruits.
The assault upon Richmond will be made as soon
the raised by the last draft brought to
the front Within the next few days from 25 to
10000 men will be delivered to Grant at City Point.
To distribute this leaven of untried among his
old soldiers will not make veterans of them but may
demoralize the old troops. With these men Grant
has to attack the strong line of works that around
the city. That he carry these works if the men
defending them do their duty, have not the
slightest apprehension but each and every man
must do his whole duty; there should be no holding
back, waiting for the conscript officer to catch
them and drag them to the 'front.' but let each and all
come forward with aacrity, and all will De WELL
PATRIoTIC.-The Junior Reserves stationed at
Weldon, n c., have offered their services to the
Secretary of war, to help defend Richmond and Pc
tersburg during the present emergency. According
to the law, neither the Junior Senior Reserves
be ordered out of the State, hence the Juniors
have periodically volunteered to 20. Well done for
the boys!
The Junior Reserves at Weldon consists of one
Regiment and one Battalion commanded respec7a
lively by Col S Armistead and 1t Col Anderson
SHAMEFUL AND DIsGUsTING.-Wh lille the brutal
enemies of the people of the Confederate States are
exertng themselves to suhjugate and ruin us-whilc
the yankee armies assailing cities and rem
derng houseIess thousands of and children
Brown and Stephens of Georgia, and one w. W.
Boyce of South Carolina, writing and publishing
theoretical letters the subject of peace the only
tendency of which letters is to divide peo
pie into factions. If there was the least probability
of promoting peace end independence by publishing
letters. then every might go TO work in that way
and quit doing anything for the army, but as these
letters will never drive back a single yankee from
our soil nor incline Lincoln to let alone,
indicates that Brown. Stephens, Boyee q Co.
might be better employed i'll trying to reinforce the
Confederate armies and drive back the invader
pie. Work of that kind will do more to promote a
permanent, lasting peace than ten thousand letters
like those of Gov. Brown, Vice President Stephens
and Mr. Boyce. We mean nsinuations against
the loyalty of these men, but do say that be-
leve they trying to increase their populari
ty and inure that of President Davis. 1t is not
just to say that their conduct is shameful and dis
gushing.
70 show how
peace is to be broughtabout. If our enemies will
just let alone, shall have peace Immediately.
We suggest that whenever Mr. Stephens Brown,
Boyce, again feel like writing letters, they direct
them to Abe Lincoln and persuade him to withdraw
his armies of robbers and murderers from coun-
try. If they induce him to do that they will
merit the thanks of the public.
Ey- The commandment of Conscripts in this State
has issued orders to execute the late order from the
War Department in regard to detailed mon. The
first paragraph of the Order from the War Depart
ment reads follows:
''All details heretofore granted under authority Of
the War Department, to persons between the ages
of Is and 45 years are hereby revoked and al
such detailed men, together with those within the
said ages, who hold furloughs temporary exemp-
tons by reason of pending applications for detail,
will be promptly assembled at the Camps of lnstruc
ton and appropriately assigned among the armies
for service EXCEPT that men detailed and now
actually employed as artizans, mechanics, per-
of scientific skill. and those detailed and now
engaged in the ufucture. collection and forward
ing of Indispensable supplies for the army and navy
will be continued in their present employ ments
til their respective details be revised 4
The order issued by the commandant of Con-
scripts for this State. to carry out the above order
says:
1.-The exceptions embraced in paragraph I, are
not construed to include producers detailed under
bond for the supply of provisions to the Govern
ment. Bonds given will be returned. if upon ex-
animation the parties pronounced by the select
Board at Camp Holmes fit for the field
We suppose the order from the War Department
was issued to abuses in the detail system.
but it will fail to do 1t is not worth the paper
ON which it is written, 80 far as beneftting the
cause is concerned.
Eg@ We heartily endorse the following from the
Raleigh Conservative:
THE passport system now enforced is oil little
benefit practical utility. 1t is almost universally
regarded Is a humbug--a useless annoyance to well
meaning. honest people. Excepting in the immedi-
ate vicinity of large armies beeagured towns, it
has proved of no advantage since the war began.
dsmay vigilance and the regular police of our
have always been more efficient in detecting them
than provost guards. Our armies too much in
the need of the employed provost mar
shas, guards. &c, for the system to be continued,
iln1nS IL,