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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09

their building bridge over the North East branch
OF the Cape Fear River. and all persons prOhib
tied from carrying persons, &c, over said strean,
within six miles Of said bridge. and suit wrs
brought against the vii. H. r. Co--which
crosses the river within less than six miles, and
the charter held to be constitutional by the Court
--uone d;ssenting-Judge Battle not paricifa-,
ting.
So in State VS. Mathews, Sd Jones, Chief JUS
tice Pearson, after quoting the language above re-
cited from the last case, says:
at follows, that to establish contract, on the
part of the Legislature to relinquish any of it's
powers, plain and unequirocal pords must be
used. For instance, if it's charter authorize bank
to lend money and is silent as to :he rate of into
rest the general law will FIX it, and should the
Legislature afterwards make the rate lower, the
Corporation as well as individuals will be bound"
Then in substitution, it being admitted there is
no express contract by which the Principal Is ex-
empt for any stated period of time, an implied con-
tract divesting Government of its most vital func
tions, depri&ipg it of its power to wage war and
defend the community-the main end of its crea-
tion-it is unreasonable" TO presume; nothing
"but plain aud une1uivocal words" can deprive its
successors of their constitutional functions.
Your space would not allow me to quote other
and fear that in endeavoring 10 con-
dense, may have failed to give the full force Of
the authorities quoted. DELTA.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09

Hoo They Retrons Little Rhite CAi2dren IA
NeW Engldnd.-The subjoined extrac. is from
Boston newspaper, detailing the method of reform
adopted in the House Of Correction for Juveniles
in that city:
'The girl was logged for disc edience and inso-
lence. The blows were inflicted with a rattan, and
the superintendent said, Il struck her Nth all my
miyhf-'she would not yield; l sent for longer
stick, aud then she held out her hand Afior
this beating and this submission, she was commit
ted to the cell and the food of the solitary, where
she remained several days. The wcts from the
blows were distinctly visible on her shoulders
when the inspectors visited the institution. In
the course of the investigation they were inform
cd that, an the boys' department, the Punishntents
are sometimes inflicted ,cih an ordinary todgon
aohip by ne superintendent in person"
Puritanism is very much the same now as when
it burned witches, hung Quakers, and fogged men
for kissing their wives on Sunday. II 10 bgoted,
cowardy, cruel and hypocritcallism, aud the
above narrative is a faithful portraiture Of
its spirit. We would wager several "grcen-
backs" of large denominations, gainst q bad oys-
ter, that the superinte ndent who fogged the little
girl "with all his might" with a longer stick, aud
committed her to the cell and the food of the sol
tary, where she remained several days." and who
fogged the little boys with an ordinary wagon
whip is a descendant of the Pilgrims and loyal
Abotiorist. III has "shrieked" over the punish
ment of colored brethren in the South, aud grown
eloquent in describing their wrongs.-Chica9o
Times
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09

SOUND DocTRINE.-Governor Letcher, of Vir-
ginia, expressed the following sentiments in re-
ference to President Davis, on retiring from the
Gubernatioual Chair of Virgins:
sHe is patriotic and he is honest. Ifyou work
in harmony with him, he will achieve the indepen-
dence of the Confederate States. Hold up bis
hands, sustain him in whatever he undertakes for
the promotion of the cause, and as sure you live
you will be triumphant"
Few men, perhaps no man in the Confederacy
has had better opportunity for forming an esti-
mate of the character Of the President of the
Confederate States than the gentleman whose
opinion we have quoted, says the Augustn Chron-
cle and Sentinel. Residing in the same city with
him for nearly three years, brought into constant
intercourse by the necessities OF public business,
and exposed at the same time to all that jarring
which may occur from the friction Of State aud
General Government if the President possessed
any serious disqualification for his responsible post,
it often have been apparent TO so intelligent
an observer of character as is Gov. Letcher.
When after such opportunities for inspection he
not only makes complaint, but pronounoes 80
almost unqualified eulogy on the President, the
people may well repose confidence in their Chief
Magistrate. ChaTkeston Courier.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09
N O II | G. r.

The Association for the Relief of the Working Men
of Charlotte having opened in the Store opposite the
Court House, formerly occupied by Loewensten have
hand Bale Yarn, Salt, and Alamance Cloih,
which will be exchanged for Produce and Provisions
on liberal terms.
WANTED-Corn, Meal Flour, Wheat Moasses, But
ter, Lard Tallow Bacon, Dried Fruit, &C.
y. GRAHAM, Commissary.
Nov IT, 1863 if
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09

DELIGHTS or MARRIED MANS LIVE
Behold him all the while be is busted about his
daily occupation; bis thoughts are wandering to-
wards the time Of going "houe' in the evening,
face to welcome him-a warm snug room-a
bright 6re-a clean hearth-the teathings laid
the sofa wheeled round on the rug-and, in few
minutes after hs entrance his wife siLsiHg By bis
side, consoling him in bis vcxatiOns, aiding him
i'll his plans for the future or participating in his
joys, and smiling upon him for the good news he
nay have brought home: his children climbing on
the cushion at his feet leaning over his knees 70
eye h.s face with joyous eagerness that they may
ness! '
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09
DEPAR rs
EXPRESS NOTICE.
OFFICE SOUTHERN EXPRESS CoMPA>

OFFICE SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY, |
Charlotte, Sept. "a, 1868. I
In order avoid msunders landing and to make
charges conform to the liability assumed, this
Company hereby gives notice that from and after Oco
her st 1853, shippers will be required to place their
valuation upon each package before it will be received.
Such valuation will be inserted in the Company g
receipt establish the liability of the Com for
the amount The act of God and the public enemy
only excepted, 7. D. GILLESPIE,
Sept %, 1868 Agent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09

Uses OF THE ELDER BUsH.--The common
elder bush of our country is great safeguard
against the devastations of insects If any one
will notice, it will be found that insects never
touch elder! The leaves of elder scattered over
cabbage, cucumbers, squashes and other plants,
subject to the ravages of insects, eectuay shield
them. The plum and other fruits subject to the
branches, and through the tree punches of the ell
der leaves
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09

FOUNDER IN HoRsEs correspondent of
the Country Gentleman says-I send you q recipe
for founder ia horses, which have never seen in
print. / have used and recommended it for fifteen
years, and, SO far my experience goes, 10 Is
sure aud speedy remedy. Take 4 table spoonful
Of pulverised alum, pull the hOrees tongue out Of
his mouth as far as possible and throw the alum
down bis throat, let go bis tongue and hold up his
head until he swallows. In SIX hours time (no
ruatter bog bad the IouDder he will be it for mod
crate service.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09
Printing Materials for Sale.

desire to sell the Printing Materials connected with
the late ''North Carolina Whg" newspaper published
in this town. The materials consist of Hand Press
with linking Apparatus, Long Primer and Brewer Type,
together with fair of Fancy and Job Type
Further information will be furnished by addressing
the undersigned at Charlotte N. c.
Oct II, 63 RACHAEL r. HOLTON.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09

YANKEE GUNBoAT DEsTRoYED.-It will be
recoected that the Wilmington papers few days
ago stated that violent explosion had been heard
below that city, and that it was supposed to havs
been caused by the blowing up of Yankee gun
boat This supposition is confirmed by late news
from the North by which we learn that the vessel
destroyed the Iron Age, which had got
aground and was blown up by her crew to prevent
her falling into our hands.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09
NOTICE..

wish to hire twenty good abe-boded Negro men
for which will pay $500 per year. Those having
such hands hire will please call Robt Davidson
in Charlotte.
also wish to hire two good carpenters. will pay
in Iron and castings, if preferred.
J. w. DERR,
Jan. 10, 1864 Spring Hill Forge, n T.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09
Gbe We8tern DrmOtrat.
CHARLOTTE, N. G.

Our terms are ten dollars per year in advance
E~ The Democrat aciU be dseontinuedto to all srbscri
bers at the expiration Of the time for whirh is poid
Those ho Uant to continue before athre1-
piration of their time.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09
TANN RY.

We have Tannery in full operation about six miles
from Charlotte, the c. S. g. RAILROAD line. 1t
frs-class Tannery, and prepared to purchase,
market prices Hides of all descriptions, and supply
the trade at curreut prices.
A. II. GRIFFITH,
Juy I3 1869 IF G. E. BELL.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09
CARDS AND SHOES

Cotton Cards for sale, but early call will only
cure Il pair only have ten pair.
We have hand and make to order calf skin
Shoes and CATERS of very fine English leather.
Lots ladies calf skin Bootees.
Lot of thick Brogans, large sizes.
J. F. BUTT, Mint Street,
June o. 1863 If Charlotte, N. C.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09
NOTICE.

Having taken out Letters of Administration the
estate of Cyrus L. Black deceased hereby notify all
persons indebted TO said deceased make immediate
sent them within the time prescribed by law or this
notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.
Dec s, 1863 In JOHN FL MORRISON, Admir-,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09

B9- A person who left Portsmouth, Va, re-
Gently, gives sad account of the sufferings and
oppression of the citizens of that place who refuse
to humble themselves to Lincoln aut uthority. The
negro soldiers very insulting to white people.
Not long since, negro man threw his arms around
the neck of respectable white lady who was
passing along the street, and kissed her. She
fed the negro, but was told that she could not be
heard inasmuch as she had not taken the oath of
allegiance.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09

COTTON CARDS We have been informed, that
three hundred thousand pairs of cotton cards have
been-received by State authorities for distribution
among the people Let them be circulated as car
ly possible 1t will afford considerable relief
the pressure upon factories and enable the people
to supply themselves with eloth.-&utcsUiWe E.c
press.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09
WANTED,

single white man, conscript age, to assist on
Plantation and take charge of or hands Apply at
this Office.
December 8, 1863
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09
ARR YES

ARRIVES.
From Char. 4 c. Railroad 90 A. NJ. and M
" n G. Railroad 6 25 g and &C
ss A. I. Il O. Railroad 10 90 &C
1" Will, c. & R. Railroad Is p. NJ.
DEPARTS
For c.. Railroad 20 A. NJ. and SO P NJ
g. Char. h S G. Railroad 90 =" and 90 "
'' Wi c. & R. Railroad 80 I"
" A. 7. & o. Railroad 3 90 P. NJ.
1t is desired that all Parcels, Packages Freight to
be forwarded by either of the above Trains be
this Office ONE HOUR previous to its departure.
T. D. GILLESPIE, Agent.
Charlotte, Sept. Z, 1868. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09

Eighteen loads Of coffee pissed through
Petersburg last week for Gen. Lees army. Tie
boys will have good time now.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09

The young ladies of the Southern Female Col
lege at Petersburg, recently sent two barrels mo-
lasses to the 18th Virginia Regiment They are
the right sort of girls.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09

The whole of Cheatham's old division, in th'
army of Tennessee, has reinlisted for the war:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09

Das~ The officers Of Staples Tennessee Brigade
have passed resolution that if not reinstated
they will serve in the ranks.
That's noble. Instead of resigning some
point of etiquette, quarrellins with their supe
rors, they ready to serve their country if not
as officers, then as privates.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09
ARRIVAL and DEPARTURE
OF NesScn ayers

OF THE SOUTHERN EXPRESS COMPANY
At Charlotte Office, Daily.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09

How DEcEIvED.-Many of the citizens of East
Tennessee supposed that all that was necessary to
give them peace was for the yankees TO obtain
possession of the country. They were deceived
into the belief that if they submitted to yankee
authority they would then have peace, quiet and
prosperity. Well, the yankees did get control at
one time of most of East Tennessee, and many
poor creatures took the OATH but that did not give
them peace--it only involved them in deeper
trouble. OF course our own troops would not pro-
tect the property of tories, and the yankees them
selves preyed upon them, so that they were placed
between two fres-neither side respected them.
If they had stood up for their countrys cause, the
Confederate troops would have relieved them to
some extent. But the yankees have been unable
to hold East Tennessee, and those who put their
trust in yankee power have found themselves wo-
fully deceived.
GA gentleman who left Knoxville recently says
the character of yankee rule and policy there has
pretty we'll cured the Union men Of their Union
ism, and has more firmly and resolutely determined
southern men to fight them to the bitter end, and
to throw all the weight of their services and infu-
ence in the scale of southern independence. The
oppression of southern citizens is the most despotc
ever heard of in civilized and christian country
They are not allowed to follow their occupations,
or to sell CIR buy, without permit from General
Foster, and cannot obtain this without taking the
oath of allegiance. Nor is this all without the
means Of procuring food, they cannot even draw
the scanty rations allowed without swallowing the
oath. The rations issued are one hard cracker per
day, and little lean, blue, stringy beef. The
whole country around, well the city, is one
broad waste Of ruin and desolation From Knox
Vile to Loudon, distance Of 80 miles, scarcely a
rail or farming implement is left. The beautiful
and fertile estate of the Messrs Lenoir Of the
finest in Fast Tennessee, is as bare the desert,
and those gentlemen themselves have been forced
to the alternative of drawing yankee rations or
starving. This is sad picture truly, and give
it for the benefit of those WHO may think that yam
kee exactions are not much more oppressive than
Confederate requirements. Let it be borne in
mind that what is true OF Knoxville and the ada
cent country now, will be true of every inch of
country upon which the vandal is permitted to
plant his foot"
Let those who are trying to make our people
believe that we are being placed under military
despotism by our own authorities, remember what
the yankee despotism will be if fail in estab-
fishing independence. The fact is the surest
and only way to peace and security for per-
and property is to cooperate with authori-
ties in driving off the brutal invader.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1864-02-09
PRINCIPALS OF SUBSTITUTES.
From the RALEIGH Confederate.

IIOI1 lHS IsaItIgH COnIeutFAIt :.
Is the act Of Congress Conscripttng Principals
uho had PLACED Substitutes az the Army, Con
81
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-22
COOKING RANGES!
Iron .Nanffes and Crates.

Also marble Nantes of uperior quality. Our stock OF
Hat Racks Garden seats. Vases &C., mprses the neat
est and best patterns Of Eastern Manufacture All kinds
OF ornamental Iron ~ Orks can be procured
through is Eastern prices
Our >tocs has en- carefully selected, and most all
tces procured from the largest Eastern Factories
direct. We hereby enabled compete prices and
quality of geods with any House in the West.
n0,5-dlv VGi1TE h METZGER.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-22
From Rer. j. Neut0R BrOlcR, D. D.. Editor Oft Bn
c.c.loL.li1 IF ReLL.,Lnls hanlcL.doe-
PARTICULAR NOTICE.

There many preparations sold under the name
Bitters. put up in quart bottles. ned Of the
cheapest whiSk common rum costing frum 20 TO 4Oc
per gallon. the dis used By andtr seed
TnS cla>S of Btters has CAUSED aid will continue TO
cause ng they be sold. hund EDS 10 die the
death Of the drunkaG by their use The system Is kept
continual. under the influence of alcoholic stimuli
the kind the desire liquor is created and Kept
up and the result is all the horrors atten upon
drunksrd'S life and death
For those vino desire and srW hare liquor bitters
publish the i0lnwig receipt: Get bOftte %
Hoofinds GeyEa"R BiIers and NIX with three quarts
Or good Bya,dy Or WHISKY and the ult " i'll be a
preparation will FAR RI ~ ediea virtue and
excellence of the numerous liquor Dtters III the
market and sill cast much less You will Ia ali the
virtues of sof1adS Biters connection with good
article OF liquor much less price than these Inferior
preparations will cost you.
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-22
DYSPEPSIA

And it. attendant train Of SIMPSONS. il like
charm than a medicine There : nothing the whole
range Of maeeria medica that can for a moment bear
comparison with il In this disease.
full Of this womb Tf plant be found in
the 18th edition Of the L. Dispensatory 1887 and
l5ss.
series 81 experiments, ia which DIR Bull has been for
years engaged has just BE-, brought successful
mination and he i now enabled to offer the public
combination Of Cedron with other approved 0ncS the
whole preserved the quail Of copper distilled
Bourbon whisky, which he is confident has equal in
the world.
He might furnish a volume of c,rtihcaeS but the pub.
lie have long since things
their value The safest plan + for every one 10 test
for himself the virtues IL new medicine. Give the
Cen H~~sHn he &c n-s
One trial and yeu will any other.
II is not necessary 10 publish long list Of the diseases
for which the Cedr"n biiters a specfc
In all diseases # the Ssosna IN go We Is, Liy
Kidneys,
In all affections Of the Rrain depending mp.
arrangement OF the Stomach or
Bowels;
In Gout. rheumatism and Neuralgia;
And in yeyer and .gue,
Ii destined supcrs de all other remedies IL not
only all these diseases, hut prevents Them.
wine-glass fun 1T the Btters taken hour before
each meal WILL DIVA the Ill effects of the
heaey climate and the person taking il against
diseases under the most trying xposure.
kay@Dr JOHN BULLS Principal Office, Fifth street,
Louisville, Ky.
Sold wholesale and Retail by
J. r. SENOUiS. Druggist.
West Washington Street,
marchl -dsm md ,NAPOlIS.
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LAW BOOKS.
DiElS' INDIANA DIGENT.

A DIGEST OF THE DECISIONS OF THE SUPREME
Cour ~ the State If Indiana. comprising the cases
reported the eight volumes hiackcrd and the first
sixteen volumes II Ind Report; 10 ether with the
Revised Statutes the state, e die IN the edition
of Gavin Hord BY Edwin A. Davis, L. l. b. vol
50
The first edition of this valuable Work was completely
hau>te N less than three months r m the time of
publication edition, printed on fine white paper,
now ready This j. Of The NEST complete and best
arranged dige>s puhs ed, and hss received the
highest concentrations of he legal profession.
The Hon. NJ NJ RAY say;
The Dg.Sr Is in its nlan and exc uiion a.
i useful to the profession This i no Shridgemeit OF
the Reports but genuine digest OF them
The HOu. Dawn McoSsID says:
at is small commentator Of the work that II Is
Digest not only of all Supreme Court decisions WHICH
have he published but also Of all the modern statutes
now in force
Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-03-22
GENERAL poR INDIANA.

Conrad Baker. Col 1st Indiana cavalry and 4.
A. Provost Marshal General for Indiana. OF.
Zee Backford's Flock. southeast corner Ne
ridian and Washington streets. upstairs,
boards al No l3s North Tennessee street.. .,S4
James C. Jones' Col. AID Ind. infantry and Su-
p~riutendeut for Recruiting for Invalid Corps
and commander Of camp o. rendezvous. Of
hce District Headquarters boards at Bates
pou~~. -. .................. 1854
John v. Scott Captain 18th Ind volunteer in
fantry and A. A. A. q. and Inspector. Office,
With A. A. y. N. G.: boards al Macy House.. l,4i6
Orris Blake, Captain, 39;h Ind. volunteer infan-
try and Assistant Superintendent Of Recruit
ing, Inspector, &c. ONCE, District Head
quarters: boards at Macy House. 1,466
T. j. de la lfunf. Lieutenant and Adjutant e6ti
Ind. volunteer infantry and Superintendent
Of arrest OF deserters. Office, with A. AP.
N. G-.................. ............... 1926
H. r. finch. Lieut.. and Q. NJ. 33d Ind volun-
tser infantry. A. 4. q. NJ. and Inspector. OF
fee with A. p. NJ G.: boards AZ Patterson
House ..........-. .................... LASS
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D. r. 10 Il n 3 u L LIS
COMPoUND
CEDRON B. TIE RS,
The Latest and Most Important Dis
covery of the 10Th Century

NO MANS NAME Is MORE lSTIM ,TELY CON
nected with the history Of the Matera Medcs 81 the
Ited states, ia orably known pi0 Of
medical discovery, than that Of DIR JOHN BULL, of
Louisville, Ny His nimable preparation OF sarssp.-
ria, has Iona cd at the head OF the various
pounds ~ hat valuable drug His Compound Psctora
Of Wild Cherry has become household word throughout
the West and South. and nj Worm Lozenges, In less than
after their introduction, attained reputation
wide spread the continent OF North Amer Bat the
GROWING glory 81 his life be- attained in his
latest dcovery raiher combination for he dnes
claim have been the di~cOverer OF CkDRON which J.
the basis Of the bitters Offered to the public That
honor belongs the native nh ibants Of ntral Anne
ca whom it, virtues have been known for than
two hundred years. Armed with it, the In IAN bids def
the most deadly malaria. and handles without
fear the serpeuts IL l. belief with them
that while there Is breath left in the body the Cedron is
potent % cure, no matter VIVA the disease may be
While DR.. Bull = not prspa ed 10 endorse is extrava-
pretension, he i nevertheless satisfied from thor
ough examination OF the evidences relating TO IL virueS
that remedy and preventive for all disease arising
either changes of her and climate.
the miasmatic Influences IL stands without rival
and justly deserves the reputation Il has long enjoyed in
Central America and the West Indies