The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-03-21
WAR NEWS.

re- We have had abundant rumors OF the pre-
sence of the Yankees in Harnett County, their
depredations, burnings, &c. We have conversed
with gentleman, whom we deem reliable, VINO
informs us that no Yankees, SO far as he knew,
we're in Harnett up to the time he left, night De-
fore last, except some stragglers, of which there
were present in the county few from both armies
We learn that when the Yankees entered Fay
etteville about 200 cavalry being the first to enter
the town, Generals Hardee and Hampton were
still there with an escort of about one hundred
men. They engaged the Yankees with these, and
routed them, killing some fifteen in the fight, and
capturing some prisoners; how many We have not
definitely learned. 1t is said that Gen. Hampton
killed two with his own hands Where Sherman
will turn up next remains to be seen.-Rate'gh
Conserratire,' 18th.
nSy The General-in-Chief, General Robert 4.
Lee assures the people that there is no reason for
dcspondency that success is still within their grasp.
We understand that General Johnston, now hold
ing the second most important military position 10
point of rank, and position of equal actual ln-
portance with that of General Lee himself, is
buoyant and confident; his men, as they come
within the sphere of bis influence, are terminated
and eated. lie freely says, that there is Eothlng
of subiugation in such raids as Shermans; that
the people close up in his rear more hostile, more
determined and united than before his march,
and that if the people are true to the army, to
themselves, and to the country, that subJugatlon
is impossible.
We are glad to see that everything about Raleigh
is calm, tranquil and lfpossessed. The admir-
able action of the city authorities, 10 closing up the
liquor shops and causing the liquor to be removed
out of the city, tas done much to prevent confu-
SION For our part we have an abiding faith, that,
when the battle is fought, our hearts will be made
elad-Ralcigh Confederate, 10Th.
MORE PR1soNERs-About4 400 Yankee prison.
ers, recently captured between Cheraw and Fay
ettevlle, arrived near this place yesterday. We
learn they are to be sent on for exchange. They
were captured at the time many of our
prisoners were re captured by Hampton's and
Wheeler's cavary.-Roleigh Progress.
SAFE-We are glad to learn that the report of
the capture of Gen. Early is untrue. kilograms
have been received here announcing his safety
LynchJurg Republican.
ng- The tobacco captured by the enemy at
Hamilton's crossing and Fredericksburg, Va,
amounting to 100000 pounds, was sent to these
points, as report says, to be exchanged with the
Yankees for bacon, this being the business which
brought Gen: Singleton to Richmond. In addi-
ton to the tobacco, thirty-one freight cars were
destroyed.
Later news states that Gen. Singleton had moth
ing to do with the above purchase-the tobacco
having been sold to the Yankee Government for
green backs, and deposited at Fredericksburg at
its risk.
From MoB1LE-Mobile is strongly, menaced
by the enemy. General Maury has issued cir
cular advising the people to be prepared for it, and
urges non -combatants to leave.
The Exchange Commissioners received infor-
nation of the arrival in the bay Of large number
of persons from Ship Island and New Orleans.
Maj Cornell will effect such arran gements as will
embrace all prisoners captured 10 his Department.
One hundred and sevcuty-six naval and army ex-
changed prisoners have arrived.
March 8 -Trausports containing 1000 troops
entered Mobile Bay yesterday through Grants
Pass.
March 1l.-Fourteen vessels more were added
to the fleet to-day, making twenty-one in sight
from the city. Great activity prevails with the
enemy in the lower bay. The signs indicate an
early attack. The enemy fred few shots at both
shores.
March IA large portion Of the fleet has dis
appeared. The enemy is reported advancing in
force from Pensacola.