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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07

SENTENcED.-Mr w. A. Maroon, of Chatham,
who was tried in this city some time ago, by a
military commission for killing negro, has been
sentenced to hard labor for twelve months, at
Fort Pulaski. A petition has been sent to the
President asking his reprieve. Senti-
mel
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07
NOTICE.

The Wardens of the Poor o: Meckenburg county
will meet at the Poor House, on Saturday The 18th
instant at the hour of 10 o'clock to elect Steward
and Physician for the year 1865. Persons desiring
the Stewards place must come well recommend
E. C.. WALLIS, Chairman.
Nov 6, 1865 st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1.--Gen. Longstreet ar
rived here to day, and is stopping at the Metro
politan Hotel
Secretary Seward in letter to Gov Marvin,
ct Florida, says that the President is gratifed
with the favorable progress towards re-organiza-
ton in Florida. He regards the ratification by
the Legislature of the constitutional amend
ments of Congress, abolishing slavery, as indis-
pensable to successful restoration of loyal rela-
tions between Florida and other States.
The President has received advices that the
Georgia State Convention has declared slavery
forever abolished by unanimous vote and with
out debate.
The proposals for mail service in the States
of Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina,
South Carolina, and Florida, to commence on
the first day of January next, were this morning
opened In the contract office of the Postofice
Department. according to law. The number is
comparatively few
Hon. James L Orr, Governor elect of South
Carolina, was pardoned some weeks ago, but as
that State has not repudiated the rebel debt,
she has failed to prepare herself Cor official re-
cognition as State loyal to the Union.
1t is reported on reliable authority that the
President contemplates committing the sentence
of Captain Wirz to imprisonment for life.
General Joseph E. Johnston has been. appoint
ed President of the National Express Company,
recently organized in Richmond, Virginia
A'Council Bluff Qowa) journal reports that
the Indians are again in the war path, attacking
trains, cutting telegraph wires and committing
deviltries generally.
THE NUTINY IN JAMAICA.-Havana ad-
vices confirm the mutiny at Jamaica. Many
revolving murders of the whites had taken place
and great alarm prevailed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07
PUBLIC SALE.

will sell the 9Th inst, on the Plantation of
r. J. Sloan, Corn, Oats, Fodder, Shucks, Hogs,
Cows Molasses, Blackberry Wine, Cooking utensils
&C. J. FL. MAXWELL.
Nov. 6, 1865. 2t-pd..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07

No man has the right to attack another under
the mask of a false name. 1t is as .cowardy as
it is unjust, in a majority of instances, and in
none, that we can conceive Of would the editor
of newspaper be justfable in lending his paper
to the launehing of such blow in the dark.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07

TINS DIsTE1cT.-In this the 9th District, the
Candidates for Congress Col Samuel II
Walkup Of Union county, DR.. VIM Sloan of Gas
ton and Dir. J G Ramsay of Rowan Mr. Ma
thaniel Boyden we learn, declines being Can
ddate
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07

THIS. CoUNTY.-There is but one ticket for
the Legislature in this county-Joseph H. Will
son for the Senate, and Jas. NJ. Hutchinson and
Robt. D. Whitley for the Commons. We are
sratiied that there is opposition and conten-
zion.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07

AN EXTRAORDINARY FACULTY-An cx-
change relates the following wonderful story
The wonan,s services are in great demand
woman named Boursier, at Champlitte,
(IIaute-Saone, France,) has an extraordinary
talent for killing vipers. She discovers their
retreat by her sense of smell, and then attracts
them to the surface of the ground by the aid Of
liquor Of her own. composition. On their ap-
pearance she squirts ON :heir heads small por-
ton of the liquor, which stupefes them, and SO
they are easily killed. Between the LIST of May
and the 10th of September of the present year
she destroyed 1924 of these reptiles, for which
she received SlSf SOC, the premium for the
destruction Of vipers being IS confines each
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07

GEN. GRANT AGAINST NEGRO SUFFRAGE
Senator Doolittle, in speech recently delivered
in Milwaukee, gave the views of General Grant
on negro suffrage, as follows:
"The. other day, when General Grant was
here, spending several hours with him in free
conversation upon this subject among others, he
expressed to me the sane opinion. Said l.,
General Grant, | never quote private CONVEX
sation without express permission. Am per-
mitted to state what you now state to me ~
Said he, "ceranly, there is no concealment on
my part" and be stated to me in the conversa-
tion that a considerable portion of the trouble
between the whites and blacks that has already
occurred was in consequence of this unwise at
tempt to force negro suffrage in those States
He said further that if the Federal Government
were to attempt to do it and to enforce it, it
would undoubtedly produce war between the
two races there.
A letter from Washington City, published in
the Raleigh Progress, says:
"The leading members, especially those con-
nected with the government, enquire affection
atey after Gov. Holden, and manifest great con-
Germ as to the result of the pending election in
our State. l impore the people at home, by
every principle Of interest as we'll as patriotism,
10 stand by Gov Holden. His defeat will GER
tainly be the worst calamity that could befall
the State at this time% Elect him, and my word
for it, all will go we'll for US here; but his de-
feat will as surely create distrust and suspicion
| do hope that the people of North Carolina will
ultimately find out who their real friends are
The announcement of opposition to Gov. Holden
created great surprise among those here 10 posi-
ton to do US the most good. If the faction that
put Mr. Worth forward really have the good of
the State and country at heart, let them show
it by Withdrawing him."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07

Colonel Dick Johnson, the, veritable person
who killed the celebrated Indian chief, Tecumseh,
died suddenly at his residence in Douglas coun-
ty, Ill.,, on Saturday night last.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07

LAwLEssNEss IN EAST TENNEssEE.-We re-
greet to see that the spirit of awlessness is still
rampant in East Tennessee. Scarcely week
passes that outrages of the most diabolical char
acter are not perpetrated in the country between
Bristol and Knoxville, all the Legitimate results
of the teaching and preaching of Parson Brown
low These acts of lawleSs violence are done I'M
der pretext of super-excessive loyalty or pretend
ed retaliation for former irjuries.-Richmond
Times:
BY the frmness and good management of
Gov. Holden. we have been saved from all such
troubles in this State
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07

THE NEW GospEL.-At meeting of preach
ers recently held in Ohio, one of their number,
Rev. Colonel Granville Moody, is reported by
the Cincinnati papers as follows:
sThc Rev Granville Moody advised his breth-
rem to speculate little now and then, if they
could do it honestly, and thus lay something
away for future use There was no harm in it;
he had dono it before, and still intended to-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07

To- We sometimes feel disposed to expose the
conduct of some prominent men who, during the
war, co-operated with Mr. Holden for the sake of
securing Office for themselves and friends. but
who bitter in their opposition to him
men who refused to take decided and open
stand for the Confederate cause when that cause
needed their influence the most but who do not
now hesitate to take stand and publish cards to
influence an election, when an Office is at stake.
They could not be induced to speak out then
when the lives and property of our people were
in danger, but they are very ready now to inter
fere in political contest.
But for the present we prefer to let such mat
tiers rest. Since the close of the war we have not
desired to censure any man for his past polit-
cal coursewe preferred to see the people re-
stored to their civil rights rather than the pro-
motion putting down of any particular indi-
yidual.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07
RELIABLE SOUTHERN INSURANCE

Tie National and Fire Insurance Company Of
Ncw Orleans, Capital s565,000
The undersigned beg leave 10 inform the inrurng
public that they have been legally appointed Agents
for the above named Company, and are now ready
to take risks at customary rates. This Company
organized in January, 1915, and its assets ara
the most secure in the country.
HUTCHINSON 4 SPRINGS, Agents,
Nov g. 1865 3m Charlotte.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07
Bank Of Hamburg, 8. e..

A convention of the Stockholders of this Bank is
called to their Banking House in this place
on Wednesday 22d November.
Attendance either in person or by proxy, it earn
estly rccaeste so that the Stock may be fully rep
resented A. C. DECOTTES, Cashier.
Hamburg, S c, Nov g. ls65-3t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07

If The especial attention of Capitalists and
Manufacturers is called To the advertisement of
fcring the Rock Island Manufa ctory for sale.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07
DESIRABLE MANUFACTORF
AND
IL Il Al Il STATE SALE.

-
TEE ROCK ISLAND WOODEN M1LLs
Situated on The Catawba River in Necklenburu
county, North Carolina containing six sets
OF wooden machinery, made by A. jerks Son.
Bridesburg, Pa, the best machine manufacturer iur
the United States. Most of il and all Of IL iu
perfect working order will be sold at public aue-
ton, at the square in the town OF Charlotte, on
Tuesday, the 18th of December
next, at IL o'clock a m.
Tho mill site costains twenty acres of land and
water and upon it are j or Is cottages for opera
ives The machinery is propelled by four reaction
is the never-fang Catawba River and is sufficient
10 operate an indednite amount of machinery. In
connection with the Mandatory, will be sold
A Tract of Land,
In the immediate neighb6rhood known AZ tho Stowe
tract, containing two hundred ard seventeen acres
This Mandatory needs no extended eulogy from
u.s. It's reputation and its fabrics are familiarity
known from the Potomac to the Mississippi.
At the same time and place will be sold
Two Valuable Plantations
In CASTOR county; one contPins two hundred aud
forte acres, lying on the South Catawba River, one
mile aud half from the Rock Island Mills known
as the McLain tract. The other situated the Same
river, about one mile and half from the former,
and about three miles from the Factory, containing
four hundred and ninety acres, known the Loner-
gan tract Both thesc tracts Of land are improved,
with comfortable farm Buildings, and arc In good
state of cultivation
And at the same tiufs and place will also be Sold
The Three Centre Store Rooms.
In the granite building in the town of Charlotte.
N. Z. These store rooms three stories high be-
sides basement, and the most eligible business
sites in the thriving town of Charlotte
The term Of co-partnership Of the present pro-
prieors expires on the lst day ofJanuary, 1866 and
this property IL to be sold for tho purpose sf divi-
sion.
Terms made known on the DAY of sale
YOUNG, WINSTON 4 ORR.
Nov 6, 1865 St
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07

New YORK MARKEr.-New York, Nov. 3D.
Cotton 81 cents-1 900 bales sold-market dull.
Cold 464. .Advices from Liverpool of the 2lst
say that Cotton is unabsnged.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07

THE CATTLE PLAGUE IN ENGLAND The
U. S. consul. at Manchester, England, writing
to the State Department at Washington, under
date of Oct 18th, reports that as yet there is
no abatement of the plague among the cattle,
which is mainly confined to horned cattle; but
it has in few instances broken out with great
violence in fiocks of sheep. As there is danger
that the disease may be transmitted. to America
he suggests that the importation of foreign stock
tation of hides from Russia the disease is sup
posed to have been introduced into England
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07
D. O. WORTH. N. q. DANIEL
WORTH & DANIEL,
Commission & Forwarding Merchants,

at 1. Q q Is U. Worths old stAnd, South Water d.
WILMINGTON, ". e.,
Will give strict personal attention to Sale or Ship
ment of Cotton, Naval Stores and General Produce.
Also, to receiving and forwarding Goods.
Agents for Cape Fenr Line Of River Steamers 10
Fayetteville, and Sail Lines 10 New York and
Philadelphia.
Dealers in Cotton, Blgging, Rope, Lime, Plaster,
Gusno, Ford's Fertilizer, Salt, Coal, &c.
Nov q. 1905 Cmpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07

WATERFALLs.-Some female students of the
beautiful, shave their heads, some wear pig tails,
some one ornament some another; but the wa
terfal is the most recent; and we may add, excru-
ciating invention which has adorned the age and
excited the admiration of mankind.
The popular notion about this bcdevillnent of
feminine heads, is that it owes its origin to for
eign ingenuity; but, the fact is that it is ndgen-
Gus to the soil of Virginia. Its antiquity can be
traced back at least to 1928, as will be seen by
reference to the Westovcr Manuscripts, p. S.
where COL Byrd, after painting the squaws
wrapped in their red and blue match coats" as
he saw them on visit to the chief town of the
Nottoway tribe, says: Their hair was braided
in white and blue peak, and hung gracefully in
large roll upon their shoulders"
1t will thus be seen that the prevailing fashion
is nothing but a reproduction of one in vogue
among the dark eyed damses of the Nottoway
tribe something like 1877 years ago. Verify,
there is nothing new under the sun-not even
waterfalls.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07
CHOICE GREEN TEA,
E. A. TIL IN p SON,
ATTORNEY AT Law,
CHI TIE, N. G..

Office in the Court House, right hand door up stairs
Charlotte, n. c., Aug. 81, 1885.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07

sa- Emerson Etheridge has been acquitted
of the charges preferred against him before the
Military Commission at Columbus Kentucky,
and is now c, his home in Dresden, Tennessee.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07

THE TRIAL OF JEFFERSON DAvIs.-We see
it stated that Mr. Davis is soon to be placed on
trial. We deem it right to say that, if the evil
dence taken the assassination trial is to have
any bearing, against Mr. Davis. witnesses can be
found in this place who will testify that Mr. Davis
expressed, while in this town, dsapprobation of
abe killing of President Lincoln, and manifested
much regret at the occurrence.
We made this statement some months ago, but
we believe no paper in the South copied or noticed
it. Certainly none of us should be afraid to offer
any aid that is lawful, fair and honorable We
stood up for the Confederate long the
Confederacy had existence and though
loyal any citizen of the United States,
we do no: hesitate to say that we sympathize
with jefferson Davis in his difficulties and i'm
prisonment.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07

TIE ELECTION takes place on Thursday next.
Whatever may be the result of thee contest for
Governor. we have the proud satisfaction of feel
ing that We have acted as oar own Judgment and
conscience dictated as right and proper.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07

Tue Court of Appeals of New York has deci-
ded that the shares Of the sew National Banks
are taxable The decision, according to the
World, adds hundred ,nllions to the taxable
property of the State.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07

COMMISSIONERS ON THE SUBJECT OF
FREEDMEN.-We learn that Gov Holden has
appointed B. F. Moore, Esq, Hon. Richard S.
Donnell, and Wm. S. Mason, Esq, Commission
ers under the Ordinance of the Convention to
prepare and report to the Legislature at its next
session system of laws upon the subject of
freedmen, and to designate such laws and parts
of laws, now in force, as should be repealed, in
order to conform the statutes of the State to the
Ordinance of the Convention abolishing slavery.
-R1IeiUh Stou1orR
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07
WINDOW GLASS, PUTTY,

White Lead, Chrome (Green and Yellow, Linsecd
Oil Turpentine, &c, &c. Atihe Corner Drug Store.
Nov 6, 1865. W.T.. SOREY co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07

Private letters from Western Texas say the
Confederates who went to Mexico when the
Mississippi army surrendered are returning.
disguised with the Mexicans
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07

Gov. PERRY's MESSAGE. The Message of
Gov. Perry of South Carolina, was read before
the Legislature of that State on the Goth ult.-
He makes several recommendations as to what
laws should be enacted, and, in referring to the
election of members of Congress, says that if
the Southern members are present when the roll
is called by States. they will take part in the
organization of the House, and may vote against
the oath being rendered to the members when
they sworn We think the Governor is in
error in'this statement.
The Message concludes as follows:
lin conclusion. l would urge you. gentlemen,
to look only to the future in your legislation and
forget. so far you can, tho past. There is
much to hope for and live for. yet in South Caro-
lima. We should congratulate ourselves and the
country that civil war has ceased and peace is
restored to the land No longer are our citizens
to be forced from their homes and families and
offered bloody sacrifice on the field of battle.
No longer is our beloved State to be ravaged and
dPsolated. and our towns and villages committed
TO the flames. A mercful Providence has once
more blessed our land with abundant crop. and
no longer have we any apprehensons OF want
and starvation. We are in the enjoyment OF
health Our young men, noble and gallant SOL
di-rs are peaceably resun,ing their former voca
tions. and exerting themselves in restoring the
State to her wonted prosperity and happiness
No civil broils or deadly feu6s are disgracing our
people as in other States. We have no political
divisions. South Carolina presented unit utter
her act of secession, and she is united
man in returning to the Union: and will be as true
and loyal to her plighted faith any State north
of Masons and Dixon's line. In this respect,
there is no difference between former secession
lists and old Union men. They all have equally
at heart, the peace. honor, glory and prosperity
of the American Republic. And | earnestly pray
that all your Legislation and deliberations may
tend to this great purpose. under the guidance
aud protection of Almighty Cod
ty@ Gov. Perry, the Provisional Governor of
South Carolina, and Gov. Sharkey, the Provi-
siona Governor of Mississippi have been elected
to represent their respective States in the Senate
of the United States. And in Alabama it is said
that Gov. Parsons will be sent to the Senate
They were not candidates for the office of Gov
ernor because it was determined to promote them
to different position. In South Carolina, Mr.
Orr, the Administration candidate, has been
elected Governor.
Gen. Humphreys, who was elected Governor of
Mississippi, was the favorte of Gov. Sharkey and
President johnson. He advocated the admission
of negro testimony. while his opponent, Judge
Fisher opposed it.
So that in South Carolina. Mississippi and
Alabama. iteeems that the people have been dis
posed to respect the preferences of the Washing
ton authorities
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07

THE WAR DEBT OF GEoRGIA.-Secretary
Seward has notified Gov. johnson, of Georgia,
that the President cannot recognize the people
of any State as having resumed its relations of
loyalty to the Union that adults as legal obliga
tions contracts or debts created in their name
to promote the war of rebellion.
Thus it will be seen that North Carolina has
not been dictated to, sor made scape- goat Of
President johnson does not lay dowr tests Of
loyalty for this State, which he does not require
of others -RaleigA Standard
In letter from Boston to bis wife, Arternus
Ward writes: "The winder Of my room CON-
mands exleratin view of Cops Hill, where
Cotton AIather, the father of the Reformers and
SIGH, lies berried. There is men now who wor-
ship Cotton, there is wimin who wear him next
their harts But do not weep for him. He's
bin ded too lengthy. ANT going to be absurd;
like old Mr. Skillins, in our naborhood, who is
90 years of age, aud gifts drunk every lection
day, and weeps Bitturly because he haiu't got
no Parents"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07

We are not authorized TO make any changes in
quotations tbis week About the middle of the
week there was a decline in Cotton, but on saiur-
day quotations maintained.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07

~ The publication of the n. c. Presbyterian
~4ill be resumed in Fayetteville on the I'd of Jan
uary rTest-B. Fuller. Esq, Editor. Terms. 81
per
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07

THE SOUTH CAROLINA CONFERENCE of the
Methodist E. Church, South assembled in this
place on Wednesday last. and is still in session.
Bishop Geo. f. Pierce. of Georgia. presides.
The usual business has been transacted.
In accordance with appointment, Rev. DR.. A.
NJ. Ship presented a Pastoral Address which
was read. adopted and ordered to be printed.
1t is able and polished paper, aud no doubt
will be read generally. Its tone is decidedly
against a re union with the Northern Methodist
Church.
We presume the Appointments will not be an
n"unced before Tuesday.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07
Sons Of Temperance.

N. D. JOHNSTON
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-07
AYERs CHERRY. PEcToRAL,

Ayers Ague Cure Ayers Sarsaparills, Rowans
Tonic Mixture, HoIIoways Pills, Starch, Carpenter
Extract Butcher Jacobs Cordial, Davis Pain Killer,
at the Corner Drug Store.
Nov s, 1865. w. +. SOREf CO.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-03-16

possessions from invaders more pow
erful than she, or keep unbroken the
long train Of treasure ships which
constantly traverse the deep from Aus
tralia to Liverpool. England must give
up all these things, should the Yankees
succeed in this war, Ships, Commerce,
Manufactures and Colonial possessions
Like 4 second Tyre she will shrink to her
true dimensions, and be the England Of
other days no more.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1865-03-16

fW SPECIAL NoTICE.-From and
after THIS DATE the steamer JOHN H. PAR
KER, Captain l.. MCKowN, will, in addition to
her connection with Government, continue her
daily trips to DkEWKY'S and CHAFFIN'S
BLUFFS, for the accommodation of Passengers and
Freight, leaving her wharf at Rockets every mor-
ing ut = O'Clock, and every evening at O'Clock.
Returning, will leave Chatin's Bluff every morn
ing at ~ O'Clock, and every evening at ) O'Clock,
stopping at all the landings on the RIVER.
Persons travelling by this Steamer will procure
proper passports Oh papers.
FACE, kACA NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Those belonging to the Army or Navy, half price.
NH lj--2ts