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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-20

FOUND DEAD-A negro was found dead
yesterday morning near the Five Oaks in the
upper part of the city. He had been seen in
that vicinity for several days past, and COM
planned of being sick Vim. Herald.
A sick negro found dead in the street, is
an extraordinary occurrence for the South Of
course the negro was free
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-20
southern Express Company.

TheSouthern Express Company has opened com
munication with all Northern and Western States,
and is now prepared to forward Freight, Money and
valuable Packages safely and promptly. Messen-
gers leave Charlotte daily, connecting at Raleigh
with Adams Express Company, and at Richmond
with Adams and Harnden's Express Companies.
Letters will be forwarded by this Company all
points South and North having no mail facilities.
T. D. GILLESPIE, Agent.
Charlotte, June 70, 1855 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-20
STRAYED.

About the .st Of March,. two Mich Cows and one
Heifer. One Cow bad bell on and is marked with
half crop in undersde of right ear and smooth crop
in left-the mark of the other Cow is forgotten bat
she only milks two teats right side. The Heifer
is marked with crop and hole in left ear and under
bit in right liberal reward will be paid for their
recovery M. d. AcCULLOCH.
Charlotte June IS, 1865 st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-20

AN INCORRECT REPoRT.-We are authorized
y Mr. Lewis F. Bates superintendent of the
|Outhern Express Co. in N. CO. to state that a
Ortion of the report of the New York Herald of
be 3lst May. of his testimony at the Assassina-
lon Trial in Washington, relative to Jefferson
PAWS, is incorrect. 1t will be remembered by
Er readers that in the Democrat of the 9th June
l. pointed out that portion of the report which
le considered incorrect, and Mr. Bates is now
fre and approves that statement.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-20
KEMP p. BATTLE. J. NJ. HECK. B. P. WILLIAMSON
9 North Carolina
L "A Nd AG NCY.

BATTLE, HECK & CO., Raleigh, N. G., will buy
sell and lease, adjust titles Of pay taxes on, and
take general of all kinds of Real Estate, gold,
copper lead, iron and other mines water powers &c.
viii likewise undertake collection of debts in
North Carolina and elsewhere, by suit otherwise.
Communications confidential Commissions and
charges moderate.
Raleigh, June 10, 1866 At
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-20

All persons who removed Cotton from the old
field below the Mint, are requested to return the
same to John !. Alexander, Agent in Charlotte, who
may be found usually, at Cruse's Store. If so re-
turned, all will be we'll; if not prosecution will be
entered against the parties whose names are known.
R. G. LEWIS.
June l9, 1865. St
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-20

A Washington correspondents says that over
three hundred applications for special pardon of
civilians. excepted under the amnesty proclama-
ton. have been made to the Attorney General
since that proclamation was issued.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-20
DIR. j. III. Wayt,
DENTIST.

Has resumed practice, aud will be glad to see old
customers and others at his Office, next door to
Chas Overman, Esq. in the building formerly oc-
cuped by VIM. A. Owens, deceased.
June 10, 1865. IF
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-20

~ We publish in to-day's paper the Procla-
alton Of VIM w. Holden. Provisional Governor
North Carolina. We suppose this document
merely preliminary to more definite rules and
pulatons to be promulgated hereafter. The
Nv oFelecton or the day for the meeting of the
lonvention has not yet been appointed. mas
ucb as the Governor announces that there are
|, civil magistrates or State officers of any kind
North Carolina the work of reconstruction"
Hill be tedious.
I Il is the duty of every citizen of the State to
adv carefully the Proclamation of the Governor
4 the two Proclamations of President johnson
khich we keep standing in our columns for pub
! nformaton) and inform himself thoroughly as
their requirements. To arrive at correct
@nderstanding. all three documents should be
bad and examined.
Y TBE CRoPs.-The seasons, so far, have been
ps for the growing crops. Where the corn has
cen properly worked: the prospect is unusually
bod; but many plantations in this section have
been over-run with grass and weeds in conse-
uence of the negroes leaving and refusing to
+ork. We know of instances where negro men,
kaving good homes and plenty to eat and wear,
ave left the crop just at the time it needed work
Q, and come here to town and lie about the
&burbs in idleness and some of them, rather
AN work on the plantations, are offering to do a
ly's work in town for their dinner. Some peo-
smay talk as they please. and worship the negro
their hearts content. but those who have been
&ised with him and understand his habits and
i spositon, know that, as a general thing, COM
ulsion is necessary to make him work. There
y no disposition on the part of former masters
Cypress the negro, but there is disposition to
5elp him along if he will work and be honest.
The wheat crop is light, though the quality is
bid to be good.
Vegetables abundant and the prospect is
lood for unprecedented yield of fruit.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-20
HORSES FOR SALE.

have for sale good eight year old HORSE,
suitable for work or family desirable animal
Call at the Camp of Elgin Battery, near Blakes
Spring, Charlotte, N. c.
Lieut. j. N. BOUTWELL,.
June 10, 1866 ltpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-20

1t is announced that Lieut. E S Badger of the
56th n. c. Regiment. having refused to take the
oath to the United States, has been removed from
the Old Capitol Prison to Fort Delaware.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-20
Wanted.

By young lady competent to teach Music, French
and the English branches, a situation as Teacher in
a private family. References given and required
Address NJ. NJ Or T. II. Brem, Charlotte, N. G.
June 10, 1865.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-20

BaT Judge Sharkey has been appointed Pro-
visicnal Governor of Mississippi.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-20

y Mrs. W. Whitaker. the proprietor of the
Raly Bulletin and the Weekly Catawba Journal,
pers heretofore published in this place. offers
Printing establishment for sale: The pubIica-
n of those papers is suspended for the present.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-20

% The Daily Record is the name of a new
Fper published at Raleigh, N. c., by Messrs j.
Huffman and N. B. Cobb. It appears to be
pnducted with energy, and is worthy of patron
ge. Terms, SIS for months, ST. for / month.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-20

"A letter is published in a Canada paper from
W. Cleary, showing that Sanford Conover.
Pe OF the principal witnesses in the Assassina
pa trial at Washington, swore in Montreal that
(Conover) was native of Virginia. and in
ashington that he was native of New York
Fher points of double-swearing by Conover are
Heated.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-20

E The radical fanatics al the North are making
tier warfare upon President johnson because
did not authorize the negroes to vote in the
Fthcoming North Carolina election. They are
Ftermined to never let the country have peace
the negro question. if they can prevent it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-20

Kirby Smith has started for France BY way
of Mexico. His wife has arrived in Memphis,
and is going across the ocean to join him.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-20

1t gives US much pleasure to be able to an
parce that jonathan Worth, Esq, has copsen-
u TO accept the office of Treasurer and Proper
Agent tor the State In addition to the du-
fs OF treasurer, he will be charged with COL
|cuns and selling all the property belonging to
Pc State: cotton, turpeutine, and every other
Fncie OF State property, and to investigate and
port to the Convention the condition of the
fa,e finances, the condition of the Banks, Rail-
Ia1s' Asylums and other public corporations
4afeasn Standard.
Dir. Worth is well qualified by experience to fiji
0nee' and no doubt will make good officer A
f,a from the Public Treasurer will be found in
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-20

A SENSIBLE ORDER.-Major General Hartsuf,
the commander at Petersburg, Va, has issued
the following order in regard to the rights of the
negro:
Headquarters United States Forces,
Petersburg, April a. 1865.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-06-20

KEMP P. BATTLE.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-21
Miscellaneous Items,

Colorado has adopted her new State
constitution.
Anna Farril was run away with at
Columbus, Ind, by frightened horse,
and in trying to jump out her hoop skirt
caught in the carriage and she was
dragged mile and then drowned.
Only about $4,000 Of the 100000
wanted to build the Lincoln monument
at Springfield, ILL.,, has get been raised.
OF that sum munifcent Chicago has
given less than $500.
The case of Arguelles, who was
sent to Cuba from New York on the
charge Of being slave trader, has been
laid before the President and by him re-
ferred to Secretary Seward for investi-
cation.
AT recent trial at New York, four
sisters between the ages Of Is and %,
were witnesses. They are all inmates Of
one house of ill-fame in that city. Their
father is an orthodox clergyman.
A whale was shot at Surry, Maine,
last week. He swan ashore between
two small reefs. and there was not room
enough for him to turn round, and he
could not back out. A farmer, hearing
the noise, went to the shore with his
gun and shot the big fish.
Twenty-Five new hotels have been
opened at New York during the last four
years, and still they want more. Two
monster ones will be built next spring
A. I. Stewart being interested in one
and the Lelands in the ether The Fifth
Avenue Hotel is stated to have cleared
$4,000 during the last twelve months.
The original log cabin from Illinois,
erected by the hands Of the late Presi-
dent Abraham Lincoln, in 1880, in Macon
county, and which was recently exhibit
ed at the great Sanitary Fair in Chicago
and later on the parade ground, Boston
Common, has arrived in New York.
John Hanks, who aided Abraham Lin
coin in the erection of the cabin, thirty
years ago, on the prairies of Illinois, aC-
companies the exhibition in person.
The play Of the "Confederate's
Daughter" is having great success in
one of the London theatres. General
Butler appears as "the tyrant of New
Orleans" makes love improperly to the
confedeeate's daughter, but is foiled by
a faithful negro, who has fight with
Butler and beats him with the broad
sword in square fight. Butler after
wards undertakes to hang the lover of
the said daughter, but he is reprieved.
Butler is removed from command and
the confederate's daughter triumphs.
The play is highly exciting.
of six parish judges in the city of
New Orleans, three are graduates of
the rebel army. The Offices of sheriff
and clerk of probate, the two most lu-
crative Offices in the state, and held by
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-21

for the manufacture of woollen goods In
our country.
Mr.. Wright, of Mlddlebury, believed
that no amount of crossing would Grad
icate bad strains of blood, Sheep, ike
orchards need pruning and wedding out,
He was also opposed TO selling good
breeds of sheep, and was in favor OF ex'
terminating bad ones.
Mr.. Rockwell, of Cornwall, said he
had at the present time valuable class
of the merino sheep and wished to
know If the eliminating point had been
reached in their breeding. He thought,
however, that there was want in the
form Of this breed, as respects the shape
and length of their neck; and rs TO
their fieeces, he thought there was u fail
ure to get q good fleece under their
bodies.
Mr. Cushing of Woodstock, had been
engaged in the business for some time,
and there was one idea upon which he
wished to talk, namely, the good sense
shown in the majority of cases in not
selling their best sheep, no matter how
tempting the prices offered He thought
this was one of the great secrets of
sheep raising in Vermont There are
but very few good sheep in each mans
stock and the point to be gained was TO
improve from that stock. More eve
lambs are got than buck lambs and
breeders are 10th to part with the
former. No animal can be profitable
that is kept poor. de referred TO the
matter of bringing up lambs and offered
some suggestions on the subject.
T. II. Lyford, of Thetford, as a shep-
herd endorsed the general views OF the
speaker on sheep breeding, but he ar
gued that there was decided difference
between pure bred and full blooded
sheep and referred to the explosion of
the Infantado humbug. As to the vari-
GUS bloods, he thought Vermont pos
sesSed the best, but there was yet room
for improvement. The idea of the strain
of blood was an important one; and the
policy of speaking disparaginglv of one
another's sheep was rebuked. 1t was a
damage TO the profession. He spoke of
the several qualities of wool to be found
in a single fleece; and advised to breed
the finest shaped sheep that produce the
most even fleece. He would be above the
tricks Of plucking, and hoped the breed
ers of the State would show to custom
ers their sheep just what it is. He sug-
gested the prOpriety of the sheep breed
ers entering into an arrangement to
clip their sheep on certain day and let
them go home for q year and the next
year, with their experience in breeding,
exhibit them and await the result of the
second shearing and report accordingly
He thought such a course as this would
be Of mutual advantage to all.
The discussion took a wide range and
was further engaged in by Messrs Greg
DRY, Mead, Lyford, Cushing, Sanford
and others, during which the claims Of
the IntantadO PauIar, Nigretta, and
other breeds were considered.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-21

A Coon sIGN,-ln q closing report of
the New York Trade Sale of Books, the
New York Tribune says:
THE irrepressible African has been
distinctly experienced at this sale, an
enormous Macedonian cry for Webster's
spelling-books having come up from the
South, The stock in the sale was not
sufficient to satisfy this demand. Messrs
Appleton's stock (they publish the book)
Is not sufficient. They are five hundred
thousand copies behind their order for
it, and have no particular prospect for
catching up. They could sell at once
three million copies of the book if they
had them. Doubtless the southern
white people are partly represented in
this demand. The South has been
scraped bare of school books and litera-
ture too, during the war, and very con-
siderable sale of all sorts of books have
been made TO that section"
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-21

SHEEP BREEDrNG.-The following is a
report of the discussion which was mad
at the State Fair, Thursday evening
last, on the subject OF "Sheep Breed
ing:
Hon. H. Cults Of Brattleboro was the
first speaker. He said the subject Of
sheep raising and wool growing
was one of the most important
in the State, and the soil and eli
mate were admirably adapted to that
purpose He had no particular rule to
lay down for the raising Of them, and he
had nothing to say against any kind of
sheep nor against any kind of wool.
But there was topic connected with
the subject which he wished to see
discussed, namely, the price received for
wool, Manufacturers to-day pay only
one-half what they did year ago for
wool, Notwithstanding woollen goods
are selling at greatly advanced figures.
The market is also drained Of cloths He
could see no reason why the price of
wool was so low, exceptsthat the wool
manufacturers had more power to con-
troll the market than the wool growers.
He cited the operations of the wool
manufacturers and the wool growers
associations.
The power of the former is fifty times
larger in the market than the latter. He
wanted to see men enough interested
in the market to obviate this difficulty,
1t is high time that something was done
in that direction to help the growers. In
conclusion ne thought the wool growers
of the State had reason to be proud OF
the display they had made at the Fair.
Mr.. Mead of Cornwall was the next
speaker. He took the ground that for q
| man to be successful as q sheep breeder
| he must have the necessary qualifica-
! ton, so that with culture and attention
he can acquire the knowledge of sheep
| breeding. He must also be particular
as to the kind or fleece of sheep he wish
es to create, and pursue that idea as
long as he breeds sheep use for stock
bucks those possessing the greatest
number of points centering towards
that disderatum. Then comes the prin-
| ciple of selection-those that are the
best should be retained, and the poorest
| sold; and man must not have too
large flock of sheep, and should be
able to know his own flock, and take
advantage of the numbers-just what
he can take care of. In the coupling OF
sheep great care should be taken and
in the use of stock bucks only those OF
hardy constitution should be used, in
order that their type may be impressed
upon their progeny. In regard to the
kind of sheep or style of fleece, he would
not raise either extreme, but that oil
medium quality, which is fine enough
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-21

one thing the radicals and others may
be satisfied, namely; that the freedmen
of the South should be fully protected
in their freedom and rights. This may
perhaps be reassuring to some readers.
We confess we need no such reinsurance.
The president has manifested no inclina-
ton to cut any of his party, though some
of them have shown a determination TO
cut him and power must have strange
ly perverted Andy Johnson, who took
pride while in Tennessee in being called
by the freedmen their "Moses to lead
them out of bondage if he has already
forgotten his pledges, or shall neglect to
use any means within his power to pro
tect the colored people In their liberties
and rights.-SprmQfSH Republican.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-21

PRESIDENT JOHNSON AND THE "RADI-
Ls."-A telegram from Washington to
the Boston Journal states that, a few
days since, distinguished New England
Senator, noted for his plainness of
speech, (who but Henry Wilson p said
to President Johnson it was published
and extensively believed that he (the
president) intended in his future policy
to ignore the radical element, and asked
if such was the case. Mr.. johnson, in
reply, declared that he never at any
time had even intimated that he intend
ed to cut the radicals. that he allowed
the largest latitude of iopinion in regard
to the right of colored people to vote /;
that all he had done or was doing tow
ard the reorganization Of the South was
an experiment that he might be sue
cessful and might not and If unsuccess-
ful, that no one would be more ready to
alter his course than he would that of
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-21

AsTRoNOMICAL.-Bie la's comet is now
steadily approaching the earth and sun,
and about the latter part of November,
or during December, it may be near
enough to the earth to be seen. It will
approach the sun till Jan. 26, 1866, when
it will reach it's pvrihelion. At the re-
turn of this comet in 1916 its head was
divided into two separate comets in
1852, 1859, the comet was so situated
that it could be observed, and at it's pre-
sent return it will be favorably situated
for observation, and great interest is
felt in regard to the appearance or
change going on in this comets head.
This comet is small, and cannot be seen
with the naked eye. 1t has period of
six and three quarter years and may be
again expected in 1873.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-21

The Wool MANUFACTURE.-A careful
compilation of the statistics supplied
by TAG of the largest wool manulac-
turers Of the country, shows that the
quantity of wool consumed by these
manufacturers in 1854 was 1929, 600
pounds and as they compose only a
part of the entire number of manutac-
turers, it would appear that not more
than three-fOurths OF the total con
sumption Of wool has been reported,
which would show the whole consump-
tion for 1864 to have been fully 100000
600 pounds. The increased consumption
in 1864 over that of 1859, as represented
in the complete report in the census for
that year, will be sufficiently porceptibIe
Frr,r, Tho FOL lou,ir0 fAoyuras
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-21
S12l.36S.25O
Gross am /,

Gross amt, 1921, 1868 $50
Of the TAG establishments represented
in these statistics, 1919 are located ia
New York, 128 in Pennsylvania, 154 in
Massachusetts, 20 in Maine, Al in New
Hampshire, "a in Vermont, 80 in Rhode
Island and 56 in Connecticut. OF the
l18729,600 pounds of wool consumed,
81, 283, $50 pounds were. Of home, and
33087 600 pounds Of foreign production.
The leading mills, as shown by the
quantity consumed, are the Pacific mills
of Lawrence, Mass, which consumed
100000 pounds last year i; James B.
Hughes of Philadelphia, 100000
Hamilton wooden mills, Globe Village,
Mass, ! 900, 900; fremont manufacturing
company, Frankfort, Pa $4,000; Sax
onvilIe mills, Mass, 100000; Samuel
Bancroft, Media, Pa, $4,000.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-21

A SHORT STORY, BUT INTERESTING
No genuine European extract for the
handkerchief could be afforded here, IN
der the present tariff, at less than twice
the price of Phalon's might Blooming
Cereus,'' more delicious, permanent
and healthful perfume than any one of
them. Sold everywhere.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-21
"'0 Pr n OR NOT TO BE2"
THAT'S TIE QUESTION.

THAT'S TIE QUESTION
Whether to suffer with men al anguish,
FeVersh lips, cracsling pains, dyspeptic agene
And nam eless bodlls suffering;
From want of nerve and unfounded prejudice,
Or whether with sudden dash
Jump into the general current,
Seize bottle of DIR BOYoE's BITTERs,
nd, as Gunther sEears, be myself man again,
Three months it is since thus | thought,
And spoke with faith exceeding weak,
But Gunther said my eyes were salloT' 20,
My vlsage haggard, my breath tremendous Va"
My disposition troubiesome,-in fact
He gently limited l vas fast becoming
Quite a nuisance, and strongly insisted
And II was thus / reluctantly yielded.
Four bolt es now beneath my vest have dsss'
psared,
Friends say changed man now is Jones.
My food has relish, my appetite is keen,
Ny step elasti, my mind brilliant, and
Nine pounds ayoirdupois is added to my weigh
gentle hint brought 10 my notice
Quite gratifying to the tailor as we'll as d.
Boyce.
Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1865-09-21

FESIASIsN.-The London Times of the
8lst ult, has an article on Fenianism,
and Is of the opinion that 1t will result
in nothing serious, but warns those con-
cerned in the movement that success is
impossible Itspeaks of military courts
and vengeance difficult to restrain, in
tone not altogether consonant with It's
advice TO us upon the affairs of the re-
bellion.