davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-01

Go 70 rHx Bess.-Go to Bryant. STRAIT
ton 4 herrills Davenport Commercial Col
lege, to get thorough practical business
education, or to become good sound teIe-
graph opefatef. For circulars address Ten
closing stamps) Bryant, Strstton Merrill,
Davenport. Iowa. dW1y.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-01

FKANx MEYER, next door west Of the First
Nantional Bank, hes . very select stock Of
cloths, cassimeres and furnishing goods.
Call andtsave Jour orders for spring cloth
ing.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-01
REAL ESTATE
AND
FARMS FOR RENT,
nsRONa - TO zee ACRES.
COUNTRY VILLA FOR SALE.

No. 60. On Jersey Ridge. 3 miles from poat
of6ce. 6ue house, In good repair rooms.
celiars barn worth $500, and poultry honse.--
is vsristi-s Of grapes tborc 5000 lbs last yea.
ell kinds Of fruits, bearing. This property en-
braces sorcs. Price, ~, 500
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-01
WnEELeA { M S0N'S
SEWING MACHINES

Two FRAME HOUSES, AND FULt LOTS
y in Parke. . Addition, for aaDe b
mr7 -dsf mo e COPF1U
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1865-05-01
NousEs FOR RENT.

No. H. A new house on Brady street, one Of
Ahe vnost desirable residences in the citv.
No. l. A large elegant house. with a!l modern
improvements, stable, we'll, cistesn. fruit ana
shsde trees. Ane river vicw. w.-centrally iocsseo'
lone the finest residences In the city.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12

n. c. GRAND LODGE OF MAsoNs.-This
body>was in session in Raleigh last week. The
following Grand Officers were elected for the
ensuing year and duly installed ::
Most Worsbipful Grand Master, Hon f G.
Reade, of Person; Deputy Grand Master, j NJ
Happoldt of Burke; Senior Grand Warden, II
w Best of Greene; Junior Grand Warden, John
Nichols of Raleigh; Grand Treasurer, G W D
Hutchings of Raleigh; Grand Secretary, W T
Balm of Raleigh; Grand Senior Deacon, r W
York of Chatham; Grand junior Deacon, w w
Dunn of Lenoir; Grand Marshal, F G. Foster of
Wake; Grand Sword Bearer, NJ Fet.er of
Orange; Grand Pursuivant, W Fl Smith of
Person; Grand Tyler, VI Belts of Wake.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
NOTICE.

Having qualified Executrx the Estate Of Junius
will expose to public vendue at the Public Square In
Charlotte. the personal property of said deceased.
siSng of the following property, to wit: Buggy aud
Harness ] Office Lounge, ] Stove, Cane Mill,
Straw Cutter and other articles unnecessary to MENTION
Terms made known the day of sale.
All persons indebted to the Estate Of said deceased
are hereby notified to make immediate payment and
settlement longer indulgence cannot BE- gven and
all persons having claims against said will pre-
sent them for payment within the time prescribed by
law, or ts notice will be pleaded in bar of their
covery. CLAUDIA A. FOX,
Dec II 1866. At Executrix.
N BAH persons having property in their possess
sion belonging to the said Estate requested report
the same Immediately to 4. &. Williamson Esq, or to
DIR. c. j. Fox.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
Notice TO Tax-Payers.
Dec 4, 1865

By Ordinance of the Convention of the State Of
North Carolina, the following faxes were imposed.
The prompt attention Of Tax payers in Mseklenburg
county is requested
tax on every bale Of cotton held by tho producer
at any time during the year 1865,
On every bale of cotton held by the purchaser at
any time during the year 1865
On every gallon OF whiskey brandy, other spirit
nous liquors distilled for for sale ;.also,
on purchases of the same, whether made in Or
ont of the State,
On the amount of purchases made By merchants and
all other traders during the year 1865,
On Lawyers, Physicians Dentists, &c.
All persons liable for q tax in this county are re-
requested to call at my Office and pay the same i'm
medateiy. If not paid within twenty days after
notice is given, the law requires the be coll
lected by sale Of property with 70 per cent addi-
tional. Il. NJ WHITE, Sheriff.
Ha- All those who have not paid their County
Taxes for the present year. earnestly requested
TO come forward and settle. The money is needed
to meet the expenses of the county. Il. 81. W.,
Dec 4, 1865 If Sheriff.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12

cause of the country ais his own cause. his own
safety his dignity" Here every one ENJOYS the
free use OF his faculties aud the choice of activity
as natural right. Here, under the combined in
fuence OF a fruitful soil, genial Chimes and happy
institutions, population has increased ffeen-fold
within century. Here, through the easy develop
ment OF ooundless resources, wealth has increased
with two fold greater rapidity than numbers, that
we have become against the financial vcissi-
tudes OF other countries and, alike in business and
IN opinion, are self centred md truly independent
Here more and more is given to provide educa-
tion fo- every one born on our soil Here religion
released from political connection with the civil
government refuses to subserve Che craft of states
men, and becomes III its independence the spiritual
life of the people. Here federation is extended to
every opinion in the quiet certainty truth needs
only fair field to the victory Here the hu-
man mind goes forth unshackled in the pursuit of
SCIENCE to collect stores of knowledge and acquire an
ever increasing mastery over the forces of nature
Here the national domain is offered and held in mil
hons OF separate freeholds, that fellow citizens
beyond the occupants OF any other part of the EARTH
constitute In reality people. Here exists the demo-
cratic form of governments and that form of govern
nent by the conesson.'f European statesmen, 'gives
power of which other form is capable, because it
incorporates every with the State. and arouses
every thing that belongs to the SOUL
Where, in past history does parallel exist to the
PUBLIC happiness which is within the reach of the peo-
pie of the United States! Where in any part of the
globe, Institutions be found suited to their habits
entitled to their love their own free Constitu-
ton! Every of them, then, in whatever part of the
ht HAS HIS nome, hluSJ WISH us pelpeIuny
of them will not now acknowledge. in the words of
Washington, that 'eyery step by which the people of
the United States have advanced the character of
independent nation, seems to have been distinguished
by some token of Providcntia agcncy?'' Who will
not join with me in the PRAYER that the invisible
hand which has led through the clouds that gloomed
AROUND our path, will guide onward TO perfect
restoration of traernal affection. that of this day
may be able to transmit great inheritance of State
Governments i'll all their rights, of the General Govern
ment in its whole constitutional vgor. to posterity,
and they to theirs through countless generations?
ANDREW JOHNSON.
WASHINGTON. Dec. A, 1865.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12

THE CONFEDERATE DEAD.-Some of the citi-
zens of Winchester. Va, propose to collect the
remains of all Confederate soldiers buried in that
vicinity tsoattered for IL miles around the town.
and put them all in one burying ground, with
suitable marks of respect and Identification. Mrs
Philip Williams and Mrs DIR. Boyd give notice
that any contributions to aid the benevolent work
may be sent to them at Winchester. Va.
We are requested to say that Col. w. Lee Da-
wilson of this place. will forward any amount that
may be donated.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12

months.
OBITUARY.
Died Nov 18th, 1865, at the residence of her father.
in Mecklenburg county, n c., Mrs. MARY JANE DE-
CAMP,sin the 18th year of her age. Mrs. DeCamp
the daughter of Mfr. s. A Stewart At the time Of her
decease she had been for ten years communing
Der of Sugar Creek Presbyterian Church She
united in marriage Nov. 18th, 1864 to Mr.. Chas. De-
Camp, formerly of New Orleans; leaving at her death
infant son. cast on the covenanted meTces of her
God, bereaved husband, with sorrowng kindred and
friends to deplore their unme loss, Gentle and I'm
obrusivc in her character she adorned her profession of
attachment to a crucited but reigning Re
deemer, by ''the ornament Of meek and quiet spirit
which in his sight. of great price. Trials OF unusual
pognancy and distress evidently sanctitied to
work in her that subdued and thankful spirit of faith
and meekness which bore her uncOm painingy through
long and wearsome illness. and shone out
spicuousy in her last days; banishng all fear of DEATH
radating the darkness of the tomb and shedding the
cheerful beams of christian hope and contentment
around her dying bed Blessed be God for this
example Of the power of living, personal faith in Him
''who hath abolished death, and brought life and inn
mortality to light through the Gospel!' pd
New Orleans True Delta please copy
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
Desirable Residence and Furniture
FOR SALE.

Having determined 10 remove, the subscriber OF.
fers for sale his Dwelling House, with about IS
acres of ground attached, lying in the northern
edge Of the town of Charlotte.
Also, an elegant suit Of PARLOR FURNITURE,
Rose " God carved and Brocstelle Upholstered, TO-
gelher with Carpets, Rugs Window Curtains, &c.
front style of Louis XIV.
As purchasers respectfully iavited TO examine
the above operiy, further description Is deemed
unnecessary. Possession given on or before LIST
January. .,.>
December 4, 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
Auction Sale Of Furniture.

On Monday, the ll'h day of December, shall
sell, at half past O'clock A. NJ at my residence on
College Street, all my Household and Kitchen Fur
niture, consisting of Parlor Stting-room and Bed
room Furniture, Walnut and Mahogany Bedsteads,
Bureaus, Chairs, Tables, Sofas, &c, &c. Also, ono
PIANO, and large lot Of Crockery and Tin Ware
and every thing else usually kept in a house.
At precisely IL o'clock A, NJ, shall also offer for
Rent my Dwelling House for the year 1906.
Terms on day of Sale.
LEVY pRUCKER.
Dec 4, 1865 q
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
TAKEN UP,

On the 26th of November, at my residence on
the road leading from Charlotte to Monroe, miles
from Charlotte, bay MARE, with small white spot
in the forehead, little white the nose scar on
the right hind leg, and about years old, in com
mon order The owner is notified to come forward,
prove property, pay charges and take his property
WIN. ?. HOUSTON.
Dec IL, 1865. 3tpd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12

On the night OF the 2eth of November, from nv
Stable, gsey HORSE, or years old, Is hands
high, high fore-shoulders, and has rufied hair on
the meek nnder the name, caused by an itch humor.
liberal reward will be paid TO any returning
the horse to me or giving me information Through
Stevens Mills p. o., Union county, that can get
him. DANIEL WENTZ
December II, 1865. ltpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
House and Lot To Rent.

/ will Rent at the Public Square in Charlotte on
Saturday the 10Th inst, at II O'clock the House and
Lot known as the Mrs Stephenson property, for the
year 1866 The house is in good condition, contain
ing two Rooms, passage in middle. chimney at each
end aud well of water in the yard The lot is largo
and conveniently situated. Terms, one-haf Cash, tho
balance credit OF twelve months with and ap-
proved security. j. 2. ROSS.
Dec II, IS65-lt Trustee
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
MEDICAL CARD.

pRS. GtBBoN McCoMBS, having associated
themselves in the practice of Medicine and SurRery
respectfully tender their professional services TO the
citizens of Charlotte and surrounding country.
From large experience in private as well as
REID and Hospital practice, they feel justified In
proposing to pay special attention to the practice of
Surgery in all its branches.
Office over the Bank of Charlotte
ROBERT GIBBoN, Nd
Dec IL, 1865 J. II. McCOMBS ~ D.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
MARRIED.,

In this county, Nov. 2sth, by Joseph Gillespie,
Esq, Mr. Samuel Bell to Miss Eveline Beard
On the 9th inst, by the Rev. A. l. Slough, Mr. W.
d. Eims of Charlotte, to Miss Maggie, daughter OF
Capt W Ross of Pleasant Valley Lancaster Dis
trict, S.
to Mrs Julia Vannoy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
STOLEN.

From my stable: IS miles from Charlotte the States
vile Road, on the I'd inst, grey HORSE, slender
built, long legs and ta-the tail is dark and white
the parts and lies ON both sides of the neck, the
eyes rather weak. He is PAGER, or years old,
and is good riding horse 1t is supposed the horse
stolen by colored boy named Jack, formerly
owned by james Johnston near Davidson College A
reward of leu Dollars will be paid for the recovery of
the Horse, or for the of fe thief who broke my
stable lock- MINTA MAAW ELL.
Dec II. 1865. 3tpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12

The SOUTHERN EXPRESS 1t seems that
this old and well arranged company is not to be
outdone by competition Their agents aud
messengers are to be found on every line of
Railroad in the Union. Their long experience
in the public service, give them great advantage
over similar institutions Salisbury Banner.
See advertisements of Southern Express Com
Dany in our columns
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12

THIEVEs-We believe that Salisbury is in
tested with an organized corps of thieves aad
banditti. There seems to be thorough organ
izaton with headquarters at this place But
their depredations are not perpetratea upon the
citizens of Salisbury exclusively, for we hear
complaints from all sections of the country
We learn from Major W Hairsou that he has
been stripped Of nearly all of his stock-hogs,
cattle, aud household furniture have been car
ried off and destroyed by robbers and outlaws
The same story reaches US from other parts Of
the country salisbury Banner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12

CONTRACTS for carrying the mails from
YorkHe to Charlotte, via Clay Hill, Handles
burg and White Hail. have been awarded to Jas
H Gardner; from Yorkvihe to South Point, via
Allison Greek and Zeno, to JOS Mckenzie; from
Yorkville to Shelby, via Clark's Fork. NewHouse
and Swanstown. to Robert Black.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
CHARLOTTE MARKET, Dec. II.

Since our last repor. there has been decline 10
Cotton. Prices last week ranged from 80 TO 81! in
currency, and 22i TO Gain gold This decline wss
caused by q decline In liverpool and Ees. York.
Flour $3.50 to S675 per sack, Corn Sl.lo TO si.ls,
Peas e5 TO 90 Bacon rs to 81, Pork i2! Lard 20 TO
%, Liverpool Salt SO per sack.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12

+ NEW PAPER.-Mr j E Britton has issued g
Prospectus proposing to commence the publica-
ton of paper in this town on the lst of Jan'y,
to be called The North Carolina Guardian
to be issued daily and triweekly. Owing to the
crowded state of our columns we are unable to
insert the prospectus this week. Mr. Britton is
practical printer, and wish him success in
his new ENTERPRISE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Financial Statement of the Town of Charlotte.
Just Received and Second Suppiy-I II Brem
Stclen-Daniel Wentz.
Concord Female College, N NJ Caldwell.
House and Lot to Rent Ross, Trustee.
Medical Card-Robert Gibbon and P McCombs.
xotice-Claudia a Fox, Executrlx.
; Horse Stolen-Minta Maxwell.
Mare Taken Up--Wm Houston.
Mare Taken Up-Col " Coehrape
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
TAX EN- UP.

On the sth day Of November, at my residence. II
miles from Charlotte, Steny Creek, the Sails
bury Road, bay MARE, about Is or ID years old,
with no marks exceps few white specks cansed by
the saddle The owner is notified to come forward,
prove property pay charges and take the Mare away.
Co.. w. B. COCHRANE.
Dec II; 1865 2tpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
Concord Female College.

The next Session will commence the Sth Of
January, 1866. MISS RUGGLES, experienced
Teacher, formerly of Knoxville, will be added the
Faculty. This Institution will be than ever
worthy the patronage of the country.
J. NJ. ~ CALDW ELL,
Dec H. 1858 At Statesville n. C.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
Lime! Lime

80 Barrels Thomastown Lime, a superiN article
for withdrawing, plasiering or for TannerS use,
for sale at the Charlotte ) q Depot
A. II. MARTIN,
December l. ISG5 Il
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
TRIALS BY MILITARY CoMM1ss1oNs.-ste

TRIALS BY MILITARY CoMMIssIoNs.-Ste-
phen c.. Lee, a citizen of Arson county. was re-
Gently tried by military Court, at Salisbury on
the charge of numbering negro man by shoot
ing. The court found him guilty and sentenced
him to be hanged; but Gen. Rugef disapproved
the sentence. and ordered the release of Lee, on
the ground that the verdict should have been for
manslaughter and not for murder. inasmuch as it
was in evidence that the negro had threatened the
life of Lee.
Joseph Corpcniug of Caldwell county. was also
tried on the charge of attempting to kill negro.
He was sentenced to 9O.days Imprisonment and
to pay fine of $500 to the u. States.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12

WASHINGTON, Dec. Tt is rumored 10 well
informed circles that the President Will with
draw the Provisional Governors of the several
States as soon as the Constitutional Amend
ment is adopted, the freedmen given the right
to testify, and the Rebel debt and the acts of
secession declared null and void. The military
force will then be withdrawn, and the Freed
mems Bureau also Withdrawn as soon as the
proper spirit is shown to give the freedmen a
fair trial. That he then considers the work Of
reconstruction complete, and that he cannot but
recognize them as States upon equal footing
with the Northern States; that will be de-
clared at an end Large numbers of those ex-
cluded in the amnesty proclamation will be par
doned by another proclamation Cor. Of the
Philadelphia Inquirer.
Very 'doubtful we think
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
December l2, 1868.

PRESIDENTS MEssAGE.-We publish to-day
the Message of President johnson in full We
suppose all will read it for themselves and form
their own opinions. After giving fair explana-
ton of the nature of the Constitution and Gov
eminent of the United States, and explaining his
policy towards the South, the President, in re-
ference to the admission of Representatives
in Congress, merely remarks that 1.-The amend
ment to the Constitution being adopted, it would
remain for the States, whose powers have been
so long in allegiance, to resume their places in
the two branches of the National Legislature
and thereby complete the work of restoration
and tl+en dismisses the subject by saying that it
is for Congress to decide the matter He does
not urge Congress to receive the Southern mem
bers.
1t is rather remarkable fact that all parties
in the House of Representatives applauded the
Message when it was read.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12

Mrs Sarah j Holmes, aged sixty-four, and
Esquire Larkin, aged sixty-eisht, residing near
Belair, in this State, recently away and got
married. They ran away from their children
who opposed the match,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12

: u The following are the names of>the men,
bers elect to Congress from South Carolina:
lst District. Gen d Kennedy; 3D. William
Aiken; 3D., Gen S MCGOWAN: 4th. Jas Farrow.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12

The ladies of Baltimore recently presented
General Lee with richly carved, seven-octave
pianoforte of the Louis Fourteenth pattern,
manufactured at the Piano establishment of
Charles VI. Stief, of that city. The name of
the donee was richly inlad with mother of pearl,
indicating the source of the present
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
Liverpool Salt.

80 large Sacks in good order, for sale low at the
Depot Of the Char 4 Railroad.
A. il. MARTIN.
December 4, 1863 II
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12

The Salisbury Banner says that Col. Pack
ard. commanding the District of Western North
Carolina, has received orders to turn over all
citizen prisoners to the civil authorities for trial.
We hope this means that there shall be no more
trials of citizens by military officers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12

70 The next session of the n. G.. Conference
is to be held in Fayetteville. Next week we will
give such portions of the list of appointments as
may be interesting to readers
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
STOLEN,

From my stables on the night of the 23d Of Nov,
1868, Black MARE, blind in one eye, about IL
years old and rather thin in fesh An army tree
Saddle with old skirts tackled On, taken with
the Mare I will give a liberal reward for her de-
livery at Parks Store, Ca6arrus county, NC
WIN. b. PARKS.
Nov 81, 1865 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
just Received.

large stock of Ladies Dress Goods, at whole
sale and retail, very cheap.
Dec Ii, s63-St T H. BREM
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12

Captain Mafht, formerly an officer of the Con
federate steamer Alabama, and Jefferson Davis
Howell, arrived at Portland Maine, the other
day from Europe, and were arrested in that city
just as they were starting in the train for Canada
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12

CoNGREss.-We give synopsis of the pro-
ceedings of Congress. 1t is manifest that there
is no disposition to admit the Southern
members Col. Walkup, the Representative
from this District. and others, have returned
home, being satisfied that they cant get in yet
awhile. The whole question referred to a
special committee. which it is thought will not
make report soon.
The majority of Congress appears TO be con-
trollrd by the widest fanatcal views and opposi-
ton to admitting the Southern States to their
rights and equal privileges under the Constitu
ton. When such men as the Summers and VIII
sons rule in national councils the prospect is
indeed gloomy for harmony, peace and quiet.
The radicals may enact degrading laws for the
South, but letIs never, never consent to degrade
ourselves. The people of the South have accept
ed the situation in which they were placed by the
in good faith, and now if Congress does not
admit them to equal rights with other portions of
the Union, it is because fanatcal and over
bearing majority rale in the Senate and House of
Representatives. If what the Southern States
have already done in their Conventions and Lee
gislatures is not sufficient to satisfy the radicals
it is because they have determined to be salts
fled with anything short of our utter depreciation
and ruin.
But let US be patient and wait and watch.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12

HARD TO BEAT.-Mr. VIM. 2. Robinson of this
county, killed 25 Hogs last week which averaged
2l7 pounds each
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12

In Alabama. Lewis E. Parsons, Provisional
Governor, aud G.. w. Houston, have been elect
ed to the u. S. Senate.