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CHARACTER IS AS IMPOBTANT TO STATES AS IT IS TO INDIVIDUALS, AND THE GLORY OF THE ONE IS THE COMMON PROPERTY OF THE OTHER.
TfJ YATES, Editor and Proprietor.
CHARLOTTE, 'N. a, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1863.
TWELFTH VOLUilE If U II B E II 591.
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WILLIAM J
YATES,
EDITOR AND PR0PUIKT0B
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AN ACT
IN RELATION TO TUB MILITIA AND A GUARD
FOR HOME DEFENCE.
?kc. 1. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of
the .State of North Carolina, and it is hereby enacted
l,v the authority of the $aiue, That the exemptions
lr nii service in the Militia ot.llie State, shall be tor the
Mime c au.-es, and to the same extent and no farther,
tint are prescribed in the acts of Congress of 'the Con
(,Mifiite .States, providing for the enrollment of men
lor the public defence and granting exemptions from
the same, commonly call.;..: ihe conscription and ex
emption acts.
.Sec. 2. lie it further enacted, That it shall be the
,1 tlt v of the Governor to cause to be enrolled as a guard
tor home defence all white male persons not already
enrolled in the service ( 1 the Confederate States, be
tween the ages of eighteen and fifty years,' resident in
this .State, including foreigners not naturalized, who
lruvc been residents in the State for thirty days before
such enrolment, excepting persons filling the offices
Courts of Law and Emiily, tht
or iiuveruui. j u u " -- v..- r . . .
Assembly and the officers of the several Departments of
the Government of the State, Ministers of the Gospel
of the several denominations of the State charged with
the duties of churches, and such other persons as
the Governor, for special reasons, may deem proper
subjects of (wemntion.
Sec. 3. lie it further enacted, That all persons above
the. age of lifiy, w ho may voluuteer for service in said
guard for home defence, and shall be accepted by a
Captain of a company for the same, shall be deemed to
belong thereto, and shall be held to service therein,
either generally or for any special duty or expedition
:n the commanding oflicers of regiments or companies,
ai cording to the nature of the particular service in
(iiesiion may determine.
See. 4- He it further enacted, That the Governor
shall cause all persons enrolled in pursuance of the
two preceding sections of this act to be formed into
companies, with liberty to elect the commissioned offi
cers of such companies, and thence into battalions or
regiments, brigades and divisions according to his dis
cretion, an I he shall appoint the fiuld officers pf such
battalias, regiments, brigades and divisions, and
issue commissions in due form to all the otlicers
aforesaid.
See. r,. lie it 'further enacted, That members of the
Socii i v of Friends, commonly called Quakers, may be
exempted from the provision of this act by paying the
sum of one hundred dollars according to an ordinance
of the Convention of this State in that 'behalf, ratified
the l'Jth day of May, 18U2. Provided that when a
Muaker shall' have paid or had levied of his property
the sum of five hundred dollars under the act of Con
gress called the conscription law aforesaid, he shall
not he required to pay any sum of money for his ex
emption under this act:
Sec. 6. That the said guard? for home defence may
be called out for service bv the Governor in defence ofpublication be made for six successive weeks in the
the State against invasion and to suppress invasion,! Western Democrat, a paper published in the town of
either by regiments, .bat lalious. or companies, cm masse, Charlotte, notifying said defendants that they be and
or by drafts or volunteers from th6 same, as he, in bisappear at the next term of this 'Jourt to be held, for the
discretion may direct; shall be under his command, 'county of Gaston at the Court-House in Dallas, on the
through the oflicers npKinted as herein provided: 7th Monday after the 4th Monday in September next,
hhall serve only within the limits of this- State, and inthen and there to plead, answer, or demur to this pe
terms of duty to be prescribed by the Governor, notjtkion, or judgment pro coufesso will be taken against
exceeding three mouths at one term. They, or so many I them.
of them as may be at any one time called into service, j Witness, W.. D. Glenn, Clerk of our said Court at
may be organized into infantry, artillery or cavalry asioffice in Dallas the 2d Monday in August A. D. 1863.
he mnv direct, and the Infantry arrd artillery may be
mounted if he shall so determine, the men furnishing
their own horses and accoutrements and arms, when
unproved bv the Governor, on such terms as he shall
prescribe.
Sec. 7. Be it further enacted, That the Governormay
furnish to said troons the arms, accoutrements and
ammunition of the State wnen cauea as aioresaio. imo ueieuuauis resiue oeyona uie iiums or mis oiuie auu
active service, and shall preset ibe rules for their return'are inhabitants of some other Government, There
and to prevent the -waste, destruction or loss of the fore it is ordered by the Court that publication be
S:ime ' jtuade for six successive weeks in the Western Demo-
Sec 8. Be it further enacted. That all laws and cral, that they be and appear at the next Term of the
clauses of laws coming within the meaning and pur-iSuperior Court of Law to be held for .the county oi
view of this art be, and the same are hereby repealed. il'nion at the Court-House in Monroe on the 8th Mon
See. ! Be it further enacted. That the commissions day after the 4th Monday iu August 1803,. to answer,
of oflicers of the Militia, called into service by this act, plead or demur, or judgment pro coufesso will be taken
, . , .i ' j.r ...I. ....im... 'iii.otnft ilia hfonlorit flml i-np cnt fnp liaa.lnn
are siisit.Mi.te'l oulv during tue periou oi such ei i. c.
.Sec. li. Be it further enacted. I hat this act snail ue
in force fruia the "date of its ratification.
Ratified the 7th day of July. 1863.
COTTON CAUIS ANI SEBOES.
Cotton Cards for sale, but an early call will only se
cure a pair as we only have ten pair.
- WV have on hand and can make to order calf-skin
Shoes and Gahtrs of very hue English leather.
Lots ladies' calf-skin Bootees.
Lot of thick BrogaiK, large sizes.
J. F. BUTT, Mint Street.
June 23. 1 863 If Charlotte, N. C.
J I'ST RECEIVED,
BLACK ALPACCA ,
BLUE FLANNELS;
SPOOL COTTON black and white.
BLEACHED SHIRTING.
J. S. PHILLIPS. -
June 23, 1863 tf
Copartnersliip.
-T . , - . rat B,o
fVILLlliTln -V WA 'S j,cut defendants personally. to be and appear at the j
Have this day associated with them in the Mercantile! nxt Court of Equity to be held for the .county .of!
and Commission business, LEWIS W. SAKUERS. ; Mecklenlftirg at the Coiirt-IIonse in Charlotte on the j
The style of live firm will hereafter be 9th Mouday after the 4th Monday 'in "August 1863, and j
VlLLIAMS, GATES k CO. ;hen and thereupon their corporal on this to answer j
XOTICE. All persons indebted to the late firm of tully and truly the allegations of the Plaintiff's peti- ,
e wish to close our old
iiimmn v'ues will iilease es.ll and -settle UP, as
uiiMness.
WILLIAMS & OATES.
Dec J, 1P6
tf
DR. J. M. MILLER
Charlotte, N. C.,
Has resumed the Practice of Medicine a..
found at his Office in the Bruwley building opposite to
Kerr's hotel, or at his residence. PPosite to
be
Feb. 23, 18C2.
The History of North Carolina,
Published in 1S51 by the undersigned, in its preface
conceded that it contained omissions unavoidable and
many imperfections. A second edition was then prom
ised, which would remedy these defects. This Is now
called for. He will be grateful to anv one whn w.li
point out any errors in the dates, names or facts in theday in Aujnm i8b3. to answer, plead or demBr. or
various counties of the State; and any biographical judgment pro confeo will betaken against the De
cketch of those who have done service in the field orifeudants aod the case set for hearing.
r t:,lte; , . ' la yitnes W. H. Simpson, Clerk of our said Court at
Letters may be $nt to me. rare of Hon- D. L. Sxmin. office in Monroe "or. the 10th Mondar after thfl 4th Jlon-
JOHX H. WHEKLEK. dav in August A D. IPC "
Chapel inil. X. C, JuneJli, 1S63
ARRIVAL and DEPARTURE
or ittessengrers
OF THE SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY
At Charlotte Office, Daily.
ARRIVES.
From Char. A S C. Railroad 5 00
" N. C. Railroad 6 25
A., T. & O. Railroad 10 00
" Wil., C. & R. Railroad 3 15
DEPARTS.
A. M. and 5 P.ll
" and 5 "
P; M.
F"r N C. Railroad
20 A.
A. M.'and
" and
P. M.
5 50 P.M
6 00 "
& S C Railroad
00
30
Wil
, C. & R. Railroad
" A., T. & O. Railroad
00
It is desired that all Parcels,. Packages or Freight to
be forwarded by either of the above Trains, be sent to
this Office Oxk Hour previous to its departure.
T: D. GILLESPIE, Agent.
Charlotte, Sept. 7, 1863. tf
EXPRESS NOTICE.
Office Southern Express Company, 1
Charlotte, Sept. 24, 1863. J
In order to avoid misunderstanding and to make
our c tiarges conform to me iiaDimy assumed, t.t.ig
Company hereby gives notice that frpm and after Octo
ber 1st, 1863, shippers will be required to place their
valuation unou each package before it will be received.
Such valuation will be inserted in the Company s
receipt, and establish the liability of the Company for
the amount. J he act ot God and the public enemy
only excepted T. D. GILLESPIE,
' Sept 28, 1863 4w Agent.
TANNERY.
We have a Tannery in full operation about six miles
from Charlotte, on the C. A S. C. Railroad line. If is a
memoers oi tue ueneraiinrsi-ciass laupery, anu we are piepmcu iu iuicumc,
at market prices, Hides of all descriptions, and supply
the trade at curreut prices.
A. II. GRIFFITH,
July 13, 18G3 tf C. E. BELL.
TO COTTON PLANTERS.
I have been appointed by the "Secretary of the
Treasury, Chief Agent for the purchase of Cotton for
the Confederate Government within the State of North
Carolina, and will pay for the same in 7 per cent Bonds
or Cash.
Sub-Agents visiting the different parts of the State,
buying in my name, will have written certificates of
appointment.
By order of the Secretary of the Treasury, all Cot
ton purchased by myself or my agents, on .and after
the 18th day of March, 1863, will be paid for in 7 per
cent Bonds or Cash, and not 8 per cent Bonrfs as stated
in a former advertisement. Up to that time, however,
the 8 per cent bonds will be furnished as stated.
Patriotic citizens are now offered nn opportunity to
aid the Government by selling to it their Cotton rather
than to private capitalists
LEWIS
S. WILLIAMS.
Charlotte, March 24,
1863 tf
Statu
oT North Carolina Gaston Co.
Court of I'lcus and Quarter Sessions Auyust Term, 1863.
C L Hunter, adm'r of John Riley, vs. Jesse Riley, Wnj.
Riley, John Riley, and Robert Riley.
Petition for settlement of the estate of John Riley.
It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court tba:
the said Jesse Riley, Wni. Riley, John Riley, and Robt.
Riley, defendants in this case, reside beyond the limits
lof this 'State. It is therefore ordered by the Court that
84
W. D. GLENN, Clerk.
State of IV. Carolina Union County.
Snjierior Court of Law Fall Term, 1862.
F. L. Wyatt vs. Union Mining Company.
It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the
.. - mo. ... - Uvuiug.
In witness W. H. Simpson, Clerk of our said Court
at office in Monroe the 10th Monday after the 4th Mon
dav in August A. D., 1862
86 W. II. SIMPSON, Clerk.
VLAXK DEEDS, Warrants,
for sale at this: Office.
Ejectments, &c,
State of fl. Carolina Mi'cZilcnbiirs Co.
I In Equity To Fall Term 1863.
'in the Matter of Edwin Falls, guardian of Amelia K.
j White, against Esther Falls and others,
j Petition, to sell Personalty foe payment of debts.
In this case, it appearing to the satisfaction of the
Undersigned, that the Defendants Esther Falls, James
Siinouton, Theophilus Simonton, Robert Simonton,
i William Simonton, Joseph-C. Simonton; Mary, wife of
i McLester: Jane, wife of McLester; Julia Ann, wife
!of Joseph C. Simonton; Narcissa, wife" of John F. Ir
iwin; Julia S., wife of Thomas J. W. Kerr reside be
yond the limits of this State, this publication if there
fore made for six successive weeks in the Western
Democrat, a newspaper published in the town of Char-
Lute, Nortu Carolina, commanding the said non-resi-
'ion: umerwise inc saiu tuuri will oruer iuc iiu yen
tion to be taken as confessed, and make such decrees
thereupon as shall be deeded just.
Witness my official srgnaiur-e and the seal of said
'Court at office in Charlotte, the 11th Monday after the
Uth Monday iu August, 18G2.
86 A. C. WILLIAMSON, C. 31. E.
State of IV. Carolina Union County.
Superior Court of Law Fall Term, 1832.
F. L. Wyatt v. Lewis Mining Company.
It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that the
Defendants reside beyond the limits of this State and
:re inhabitants of some other Govercment, Therefore
it is ordered by the Court that publication be made
for siK aeeks in the Western Democrat, that they be
And appear at the next Term of the Superior Court of
w :o be held for the eountv of Union at the Court-
Honse in M
86
W. H. SIMPSON, Clerk.
The Pennsylvania Campaign
GEN. IiEE'S OFFIClAIi BEPOBT
The following is an authentic copy of
Gen.
R.
E. Leo's official report of the "Pennsylvania cam
paign ":
Headq's Army Northern Va., 1
July 31, 1863. j follow. GeoeralJenkins with his cavalry, who
Gen. S. Cooper, Adj't Genl., Richmond, Va. accompanied General Ewell, penetrated Pennsyl
- General I have the honor to submit the fol-1 T ni M f" as Chambersburg. As these demon
lowing outline of the recent operations of this ar- (rations did not have the -effect of; causing the
tw infnrmoiinn nf th. n.mAnt- I e(er- army to leave V irginia, and as it did not
. . . .... -.
1-ue position occupied by tne.enemy opposite
Fredericksburg beinsr one in which' he could not
be attacked to advantage, it wai determined to
draw him from it. The execution of this purpose
embraced the relief of the 8henandoah Valley
from the troops that bad occupied the lower part
of it during the winter and spring, and, if practi
cable, the transfer of the scene of hostilities North
of the Potomac'
It was thought that the corresponding move
ments on the part of the enemy, to . which those
contemplated by us would probably give rise,
might offer a fair opportunity to strike a blow at
the army therein, commanded by Gen. Hooker,
and, that in any event, that army would .be com
pelled to leave Virginia, and possibly to draw to
its support troops designed to operate against other
parts of the country. In this way it was supposed
that the enemy's plan of campaign for the summer
would be broken up, and part of the season of ac
tive operations be consumed in the formations ot
new combinations, and the preparations that they
would require.
In addition to these advantages, it was hoped
that other valuable results might be attained by
military success.
Actuated by these and other important conside
rations that may hereafter be presented, the move
ment began on the 3d June. McLaws' division
of Longstreet's corps left Fredericksburg for Cul
pepper C. H., and Hood's division, which was en
camped on the Rapidan, marched to , the same
place.
They were followed on the 4th and 5th by Ew
ell's corps, leaving that of A. P. Hill to. occupy
our ltnesat Fredericksburg.
The march of these troops having been discov
ered by the enemy on the afternoon of the 5tb, and
the following day he crossed a foice, amounting to
about one army corps, to the south side of liappa
hannock on a pontoon bridge laid down near the
mouth of Deep Ilun. Gen. Hill disposed of his
command, to resist their advance; but as they
seamed intended for the purpose of. observation
rather than attack, the movements in progress were
not arrested.
The forces of Loagstreet and Ewell reached
Culpeper Court House by the 8th, at which point
the cavalry, under Gen. Stuart, was also concen
trated. On the 9th a large force of Federal cavalry,
strongly supported by infantry, crossed the Rap
pahannock at Beverly's and Kelly's Fords, and at
tacked Gen. Stuart. A severe engagement ensu-,
ed, continuing from early in the morning until
late in the afternoon, when the enemy was forced
to recross the river with heavy loss, leaving four
hundred prisoners, three pieces of artillery and
several colors in our hands.
Gen. Jenkins, with his cavalry brigade, had
been ordered to" advance' towards Winchester to
co-operate with the infantry in the proposed expe
dition into the lower valley, and at the same time
Gen. iuiboden was directed, with his command, to
make a demonstration in the direction of Romney,
in order to cover the movement against Winches
ter, and prevent the enemy at that place from be
ing reinforced by the troops on the line of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Both of these offi
cers were in position when Gen. Ewell left Cul
peper Court House on the ICth. Crossing the
Shenaudoah near Front Royal, he detached Rodes'
division to Berryville, with instructions after dis
lodging the force stationed there, to cut off Hie
communication between Winchester and the Poto
mac, With the divisions of Early and Johnson,
Gen. Ewell advanced dy-ectly upon Winchester,
driving the enemy into his works around the town
on the 13th. On the same day, the troops at Ber
ryville fell back before Gen. Rodes, retreating to
Winchester. On the 14th Gen. Early "Stormed
the works at the latter place, and the whole army
of Gen. Milroy was captured or dispersed. Most
of those who attempted to escape were intercepted
and made prisoners by Gen. Johnson. Their lead
er fled to Harper's Ferry with a small party of fu
gitives. .
General Rodes marched frqpi Berryville to Mar
tinsburg, entering the fatter place on the 14th,
where he took even hundred prisoners, five pieces
of artillery and a considerable quantity of stores.
These operations cleread the valley of the enemy,
those at Harpe'r's Ferry withdrawing to Maryland
Heights. More than four thousand prisoners,
twenty-nine pieces of artille?j:, Awo hundred and
Seventy wagons and ambulances, with four hun.-
dred horses, were captured, besides a large amount
of militarv stores. Our loss was small
On the ;
night that Ewell
appeared at Winchester, the Fed- j
mtofA. P. Hill, at 'Fredericks-!
eral troops in front
burgj recrossed the Rappahannock, and the next
day disappeared behind the hills of Stafford.
The whole army of General Hooker withdrew
from the line of the Rappahannock, pursuing the
roads near the Potomac, and no favorable opportu
nity was offered for attack. It seemed to be the
purpose of Gen. Hooker to take a position which
would enable him .to cover the approaches to
Washington City with a view to diaw him fur
ther from his ba.ce, and at the atne lime, to coyer ,
the march of A. P. Hill, who, in accordance with j
instructions, left Fredericksburg for the Valley as ;
soon as the enemy withdrew from his front. ,
Longstreet moved from Culpeper Court House on
the 15th, and advancing along the east side of the j
Blue Ridge, occupied Ashby's and Shicker's Gaps. .
His lorce had been augmented wnue a. vmpepv.
by General Pickett with three
of h d.
ongades ot uis di -
vin,n. '
rr-i 1 J f I Oa .
was thrown
ine cavairy, uncer ueuerai oiuun, j
K tho enomv now
a i, i.nn,i,n (),, the 17th.
. .r . . . . - , r
I. . . n I . . . . w n hrl. .n lac I 1 fillip uu-
. J . . . i r J..n
der General Stuart, near Aidie,- ana was
back with loss. The next day th engagement
waV renewed, the Federal cavalry being strongly
rSETS ?7 lTtr, en. bturt win turn
compelled to retire.
The'enemv advano.pA ns far ITnnorvIHa and
then fell back. In these engagements General
Stuart look about four hundred prisoners, and a
considerlblc number of horses and arms..
in the meantime a part of General Ewell a corps
had entered Marvland. and the rest was about to
seem disposed to advance Unon the
disposed to advance Upon the position held
by Longstreet, the latter was withdrawn to the
west side of the Shenanddah, General Hill having
already reached the Valley.
General Stuart was left to guard the passes of
the mountains, and observe the movements of the
enemy, whom be was instructed to harass and lnj
pede as much as possible should he attempt to
cross the Potomac. In that event, General Stuart
was directed to move into Maryland, crossing the
Potomac east or west ot the Blue Ridge, as in his
judgement should be best, and take position on
the right of our column as it advanced.
By the 24th, the progress of Ewell rendered it
necessary that the rest of the array should be in
supporting distance, and Longstreet and Hill
marched to the Potomac. The former crossed at
Williamsport, and the latter at Shepherdstown.
The columns reunited at Hagcrstown, and advanc
ed thence into Pennsylvania, encamping near
Chambersburg on the 27th.
No report had been received-that the Federal ar
my had crossed the' Potomao, and the absence of
the cavalry rendered it impossible to obtain accu
rate information. In order, however, to retain it
on the east side of the mountains after it should
enter Maryland, and thus leave open our commu
nication with the Potomac through Hagerstown
and Williamsport, General Ewell had been instruc
ted to send a division eastwards from Chambers
burg to cross the South Mountains. Early's divis
ion was detached for this purpose', and proceeded
as far east as York, while the remainder of the
corps proceeded to Carlisle.
General Imboden, in pursuance of the instruc
tions previously referred to, had been actively en
gaged on the left of Gen. Ewell during the pro
gress of the latter iuto Maryland. He had driven
off the forces guarding the Baltimore and Ohio
Railroad, destroying all the important bridges on
that route from Cumberland to Martinsburg, and
seriously damaged the Chesapeake aud Ohio
Canal. -
He subsequently took position at Hancock; and
after the arrival of Longstreet and Hill at Cham
bersburg, was directed to march by way McCon
nellsburg to that place.
Preparations were ' now made to advance apon
Harrisburgj but on the night of the 20th informa
tion was received f rom a scout that the Federal
army, having crossed the Potomac, was advancing
northwards, and that the head of the column had
reached the South Mountain. As our communi
cations with the Potomac were thus menaced, it
was resolved to pievent bis further progress in
that direction by concentrating our army on the
east side of the mountains. Accordingly, Long
street . and Hill were directed to proceed from
Chambersburg to Gettysburg, to which point Gen.
Ewell was also instructed to march from Carlisle.
Gen. Stuart continued to follow the movements
of the Federal Army south of tlffe Potomac after
our own had entered Maryland, and in his efforts
to impede its progress, advanced a? far eastward as
Fairfax Court House. Finding himself unable to
delay the enemy materially, he crossed the rWer at
Seneca, and marched through Westminster to Car
lisle, where he arrived after Gen. Ewell had left
for Gettysburg. By the route he pursued tho
Federal army was interposed between his command
and our main body, preventing any communication
with him until his arrival at Carlisle.
The march towards Gettysburg was conducted
more slowly than it wojild have been had the
movements of the Federal army been known.
The leading division of .Hill met t)ie enemy in
advance of Gettysburg, on the morning of the. 1st
of July. Driving back these troops to within a
short distance of the town, he there encountered a
larger force, with which two of his divisions be
came engaged. Ewell, coming up with two of his
divisions by the Heidlersburg road, joined in the
engagement. The enemy were driven through i
Gettysburg with heavy loss, including about five
thousand prisoners and several pieces of artillery.
He retired to a high range of hills south and ;
east of tho town. ' The attack was not pressed that
afternoon, the enemy's force being unknown, and
it being considered advisable te await the arrival
of the rest of our troops.
Orders were sent to hasten their march; and, in
the meantime, every effort was made to ascertain
the numbers and position of the enemy, and find
the most favorable Doint of attack. It had not
been intended to fight a general battle at such a j
distance from our base, unless attacked by the !
enemy; but findin
. (CCtedv COn
oursc ves un .xp y -
fronted by the Federal army, it 'became a matter
of difficulty to withdraw throu
with our large trains. At th
h the mountains
le same
time the
' ..
country 'was unfavorable lor collecting supplies
collcctin;
j while in the presence of the enemy s mam body,
as he was enabled to restrain our foraging parties
by occupying the passes of the mountains with
i regular and local troops. A battle thus became,
' . -j li. i? j i .u-
i irr a measure. unavomaDie. Ancuurazcu uy ui
successful issue of the engagement of the first day,
LS1. JIWUI ajv. mjj
I and in view of the valua
ible results that would cn-
, enslie from the defeat ot the army of Geh. .Meade,
' it was thought advisable to renew the attack,
j The remainder of Ewell's and Hill's corps bav
; ing arrived, and two Divisions of Longstreet's, our
' preparations were made accordingly. During the
aftcTnoon, intelligence was received of the arrival
of Gen. Stuart at Carlisle, and he was ordered to
, ;r j A.t. :.: i.r.
rSi Zm u
' iriven until the reDorts of the several command inz
. given unui ine repuru ui iuckkiu w ,ur
offer a general description. .
The preparations for attack were riot completed
. until the afternoon oi the .iu.
TVvr. Anamv hp A a hirrh flnfl CiTTl rim 11 (1 1 fl (T ri(1(TA
w . - -w. . . v l w
' .lnno aK;h Tin hurl inascd a larn amnnnf nf
-w. 7, - .7' ZJ
aru.icry. uenr ,1 u .e i oi our
I line, General Hill the centre, and General LonS-
street the right In front of Gen. Longstreet the
I enemy held a Doaition. from whh If K -nnl.t K
onven, it was thought that our army could be
. ; 1 - -
used to advantage in assailing the more 'elevated
ground beyond, and thus enable ua to reach the
endeavor to carry this position, while General
Ewell attacked directly the higU ground oo the
enemy's right, whieh had already been partially
fortified. Gen. Hill was instructed to threaten the
ceBtre of the Federal line, in order to prevent re -
inforcements beins sent to either win?, and to
avail himself of any opportunity that might pre
sens icscu to attack.
After a severe struggle, Longstreet succeeded
in getting possession of and holding the desired
ground. EweH also carried some of the strong
positions whioh he assailed," aod the result was
such as to lead to the belief that he would ulti
mately be able to dislodge the enemy. The battle
ceased at dark. -
These partial successes determined me to con
tinue the assault next day. Pickett, with three of
bis brigades joined Longstreet the following morn
ing, and our batteries were moved forward to the
position gained by Jiim the day before.
The general plan of attack was unchanged, ex
cept that one division and two brigades of 111118
corps were odered to support Longstreet.
The enemy in the meantime had strengthened
his line with earthworks. The morning whs occu
pied in necessary preparations, atrd the battle re
commeced in the afternoon of the 3d, and raged
with great violence until sunset. Our troops sue
ceeded in entering the advanced works of the
enemy, and getting possession of some of bis bat
teries; but our artillery having nearly expended its
ammunition the attacking columns became ex
posed to the heavy fire of the numerous batteries
near the summit of the ridge, and, af ter a most
determined and gallant struggle, were compelled
to relinquish their advantage,, and fall back to their
original positions, with severe loss
The conduct of the troops was all that I could
desire or expect, and they deserved success so far
as it can be deserved by heroic valor and, fortitude.
More may have been required of them than they
were able to perform, but my admiration of their
noble qualities, and confidence in .their ability to
cope successfully with the enemy, has suffered no
abatement from the issue of this protracted and
sanguinary conflict.
Owing to the strength of the enemy's position
and the reduction of our ammunition, a renewal of
the engagement could not be hazarded, and the
diffiulty of procuring supplies rendered it impossi
ble to continue longer where we were. Such of
the wounded as were in condition to bo removed,
and part of the arms collected on the field, were
ordered to Williamsport. The army remained at
Gettysburg during the 4th, and at night begaoi to
retire by the road to Fairfield, carrying with it
about four thousand prisoners. Nearly 2,000
had previously been paroled, but the enemy's
numerous wounded that had fallen into our hand
after the first and second days' engagements, ware
left behind.
Little progress was made that night, owing to a
severe storm, which greatly embarrassed our move
ments. The rear of the column did not leave its
position near Gettysburg uutil after daylight on
tho 5th.
The march was continued during that day with
out interruption by the enemy, except an unim
portant demonstration upon our rear in the after
noon, when near Fa.ii Geld, which was easily
checked. Part of our train moved by the road
through Fairfield and tho rest by the way of Cash
town, guarded by Gen. Imboden. In passing
through the mouutaius, in advance of the column,
the great length of the trains exposed theiu to
attack by the enemy's cavalry, which .captured a
number of wagons and ambulances; but they suc
ceeded in reaching Williamsport without serious
loss.
They were attacked at that place on the Gth by
the enemy's. cavalry, which was gallantly repulsed
by General Imboden. The. attacking force was
subsequently encountered and driven off by Gen.
Stuart, and pursued for several miles in the direc
tion of Boonsboro. The army after an arduous
march, rendered more' difficult by the rains,
reached Hagerstown on the afternoon of the Gth
aud morning of the 7th July.
The Potomac was found to b so much swollen
by the rains that had fallen almost incessantly
since our entrance into Maryland, as to be unforda
ble. Our communications with the South aide
were thus interrupted, and it was difficult to pro
cure either ammunition or subsistence, the latter
difficulty being enhanced by the high waters im
peding the working of the neighboring mills.
The trains with the wounded and prisoners wrre
compelled to' await ata Williamsport the subsiding
of the river and ftie construction of boats, as the
pontoon bridere left at Falling Waters had been
partially destroyed. The enemy had not yet made
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panuvc, uui as iu was in luimniwii iu uw
i q jaTge reinfor8CO)ent., and our situation, for the
reasons above mentioned, was becoming daily more
a m. V. a w Ac n r l . tmna jt AmAit Aft vlif . 1.1a ft - AAsa
,uua " oat uji, i no uci ujfi on i mauic i mi' to
the river. Pait of the nontoon bridge was re-
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The enemy in force reached our front on the
12th. A nosition had been nrecionsltr pWt1 tn
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r c7er ue ;uimac i'" imarr.spori io railing
w aters, anu an aiiac was.awaitca during ibat
and the. succeeding day. This did hot take place,
though the two armies were in close proximity, the
cnmy being occupied in fortifying hi own linea.
Our preparations being completed, and the river,
though still deep, being pronounced fordable, the
army commenced to withdraw to the South 6ide
on the night of the 13th. .
1 V.woW rr fnrAeA th river at Williamsnort.
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t was attended witn no loss of material
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except a lew uwaoieu waggns,
and two pieces of'
mwtmrv. which 'the horses were
uDaoie to move
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through Ine deep mud. wore irwn hoW conM :
be sent back for (htm the rear of lb, column h.d
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! Dunns; the slow and tedious march to tha
bridge, in the midst of a violent atorm of iaio,
aomo of the men lay down by the way to rest
the obscurity of the nicht. aod these, with aome
! stragglers, fell Into the hands of the enemy. .
I Brigadier-General ' Pettigrew waa mortally
wounded In an attack tuada by a amall body of
1 'cavalry, which waa unfortunately mistaken for our
i own and permitted to enter onr linti. ffi vn
brought to Bunker Hill, where he exptrod few
days afterwards. He waa' a brave and "accom
plished officer and gentleman, $nd bia low will be
deeply felt by the country and tho army. ,
The following day the army marched to Bunker
Hill, In the vicinity of which it encamped for scv
eral days. The day after It arrival, a largo lorco
of the enemy's cavalry, which had crossed tho
Potomao at Harper's Ferry, advanced towarda
Martinsburg. It waa attacked by General Fitx
Lee, near Kearneysville, and defeated with heavy
loss, leaving iti dead and many cf its wounded on
the field. .
Owing to the swollen condition of the Shenan
doah river, the plan of operations whieh had been
contemplated when we recrossed the Potomao
could not be put in execution, and before the
waters bad subsided the movemcnta of the enemy
induced me to cross the Blue Ridge and tako
position south of the Rappahannock, which was
accordingly done. -
As soon as the reports f the commanding offi-'
cers shall be received, a more detailed account of
these operation will be given, and occasion will
then be taken to speak more particularly of the
conspicuous gallantry and good conduct of both
officers and men. It is not yet In my power to
give a correct statement of our casualties, which
were severe, including many brave men, and an
unusual proportion of distinguished and valuable
officers.' Among them, I regret to mention the
following general officers: Major-Generals Hood,
Pender and Trimble severely, and Major-General
Hcth slightly wounded..
Gen. Pender has since died. This .lamented
officer has borne a distinguished part in every en
gagemcnt of this army, and was woundod on sev
eral occasions while leading his command with
conspicuous gallantry and ability. The confidence
and admiration inspired by bis courage and ca
pacity as an officer were only equalled by tho
esteem and respect entertained by all with whom
he was associated, for the noble qualities of his
modest and unassuming character. Brigadier
Generals Barksdale and Garnett were killed, and
Brigadier-Gcncrai Scmmjs mortally wounded while
leading their troops with the courage that alway
distinguished them. These brave officers ai.d
patriotic gentlemen fell in the faithful discharge
of duty, leaving the army to mourn their Ioaa
and emulate their noble examples.
Brigadier-Generals Kemper, Armixtcad, Scales,
G. T. Anderson,' Hampton. J. M. 'Jtiien, mid
Jenkins, were also wounded. RiigMdi r-Genral
Archer was taken prisoner. Gitu tnl iVuigrew,
though wounded at Gettysburg, continued in ootn
uiand until be win mortally woundod nonr Falling
Waters.
The loss of the enemy' is unknown, but from
observations on. the field, and bin subsequent
movements, it is supposed that he suffered severely.
Respectfully submitted,
(Signed) It. E. LEE, General
Gbn. Maorudkb's Victory. On Sept. 0th,
Gen. Magruder announced to hi army, in a special
order, the brilliant Confederate victory at Sabine
Pass, Texas. He 'says the result of this gallant
action waa the capture of two fine gunboats, 15
heavy guna, and over 200 prisoners, among them
the commander of the yankeo fleer 150 of the
enemy were killed and wounded, while not man
waa lost on our side or a gun injured.
Literary Hoard. This Board met in the
Executive Office io thia city on Friday last. The
Board appropriated $125,000 for the Fall distribu
tion for Common Schools. R. II. Battle, jr., Esq.,
was erected Treasurer of the Jioerd and hia sajary
fixed for the year at $1000. Raleigh Advocate.
Death or Professor Emmons. We rVret
to learn that Prof. Emmons, State Geologist,, diod
in Wilmington.
Sad Accident. John I. Trexler, son of Mr
David Trailer, of thia Town, we learn, had one
of bis hands literally crushed to pieces io a Mo
lasses Mill, Wednesday evening the 80th ultimo.
Drs. Henderson and ileevea amputated hi banda
few inchca above the wrist. Those who engage
in feeding the mills canoot bo too careful, to avoid
such terrible accident. Salisbury Watchman,
S&m The anuouocemeat in th Jondon papers
thai Mr Maaoo, the Confederate commianioner. bad
i withdrawn from England, is thought to be correct,
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i aa II IB Binicu luit mail utuuiin wre lent IfOfU
. Richmond some months ago directing Mr Mxjoq
I to withdraw. These instructiopa were sent when
2 4 & a a..w a ? a. . L. . ik. 1. t M .
i waa uvciMiucu luai ttg u).iau uurirnuKUl
hni iMond time ni-eui ntcrtarei from Krmnra
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;
l . v ti- '
I , Akti.Extortio(..-J ,ve leading coontie. of
, the State of ,rg.n,a-Albernurlo, Buckingham,
1 louiaa. Aucasta aod Monroe nave DOW delibe-
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, r.-.j .v.....j uj ruiu-
( cuumy wteuu, dui w eirmeir prouuetj
for more than the government price, and not to
fcH to speculators at all.
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' AnotiiLR AxECDOTE Of Gt.it. EwiXL.
j When Geu. Ewell entered Carlisle, Peno , the
; clergymen of the city called upon him in a body
i and asked whetbar tbey might opeo their churo bee
i on tna ensuing Sunday.
; a o. Kw.n, -i .u .iru
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! They retired but aoon reannearsd. and io tha
a a m I . l a
trt riaf ikfaant ii va iiiAtiiPMi wncinpr nn nniarL
' -d tn th.ir forth. Presideot of th. Uoitci
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mn ""o is mor. - I;'" . ,
. TK v.nlrM nreacbers Yinnrv .t:-h-
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