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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-26

vile and Grassy Pond to Limestone Springs, 81
miles. and back, once week. Leave Shelby
Wednesday at m, arrive at Limestone Springs
by II M; leave Limestone Springs Wednesday at
1 p NJ; arrive at Shelby by p M. Proposals
for sem-weekly service invited.
5225-From Shelby, by Birchetts viIle Mich
olsonville, Camps Creek, Grassy Pond, S c., AL
good and Templeman's Mills to Spartanburg
Court House, 4Of miles, and back, once week
Leave Shelby Tuesday at M; arrive at Spar
tanburg Court House by p m; leave Spartan
burg Court House Wednesday at M arrive
at Shelby by 6 P m.
5226-From Shelby, by Muddy Fork, Old
Furnace, Dallas, Crowder's Mountain, Kings
Mountain, White Plains and Petersburgh, to
Shelby equal to 26 miles, and back, once a. week
Leave Shelby Wednesday at m; arrive at
Shelby next day by II m.
5227--From Newton, by Longtown, Flint Rock,
White Sui phur Springs and Fishers, to Catawba
View, 2O4 miles, and back, once a week. Leave
Newton Saturday at IL m; arrive at Catawba
View by p m; Leave Catawba View Friday at
5 P m; arrive at Newton next day by.1l! m.
5228-From Newton, by Chronicle, Vesuvius
Furnace, Cottage Home, Stanley's Creek, Wood
lawn, Walnut Shade and Stowesve, to South
Point, As miles, and back, a week. Leave
Newton thursday at 3 a m; arrive at South Point
next day by ~ m; leave South Point Friday at
pm; arrive at Newton next day by pm
5229-From Beattie's Ford by Mountain
Greek, Sherrill's Ford and Lourances Mills, to
Catawba Station, and back by Dry Pond, to
Beauties Ford, equal to 244 miles, and back, once
week. Leave Beattie's Ford Friday at p m;
arrive at Dry Pond by p m; leave Dry Pond
Saturday at 5 m; arrive at Catawba Station by
II ~ m; leave Catawba Station Saturday at IL !
a m; arrive at Beattie's Ford by 6 p m.
The following needs explanation -.
5OO8-From Lincolnton, by Mountain Island,
Woodlawn and Tuckaseege, to Charlotte, 33 miles,
and back, six times a week, or as much oftner as
trains may run, if required. Leave Lncolnton
daily, except Sunday, at 10 a m; arrive at Char
lotte by 6 p m; leave Charlotte daily, except Sun
day, at M; arrive at Lincolnton by N.
Those desiring to bid for amy of the above
routes can obtain directions by applying at this
Office or the Post Office
We hope the P. NJ. General will consent to a
change in the time of leaving this place on some
of The above routes, SO as to run the old sche-
dqle Bidders can easily have the change made
by suggesting it in their bids.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-26
18th Monday in September, 1865,

Writs have been issued to the Sherifs of the
various Counties, notifying them of your ap-
pointment, and ordering them to summon proper
juries at the appointed days. The solicitors
have been notified to attend the courts.
The Governor directs me to say to you that
you will not take jurisdiction of cases of wrongs
committed by freedmen or free persons of color,
or Of wrongs committed against them by white
persons, freedmen or free persons. of color
The laws of North Carolina do not admit the
testimony of freedmen OR free persons of color
in cases wherein white persons are concerned
and the military authorities will not allow them
to be tried in courts that do not admit their
testimony. All such cases will therefore be left
to be tried by the military courts. Your juris-
diction will extend to all cases of breach of the
criminal law of North Carolina by white persons
against white persons.
l am, sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
Il. G. BADGER, Asst: Sec.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-26

The Washington correspondent of the Phil.
adelphia Ledger says that the time is not dis
taDt when there will be an entire reconstruction
of the Cabinet. The members whose "time will
have come" are Messrs: Stanton, Harlan, Speed
and Judge Advocate Holt. You may rely up
on what assert. 1t is the Presidents wish
that his Cabinet shall be perfectly barmOni-
Gus one, or as nearly so as possible, and when
all is ready the change will be made and the
new members duly announced
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-26
EXECUTIVE OFFICE,

EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
Raleigh, N. G., Sept. II, 1865. !
To Major General T. H. Rugei, Commanding
Department Of North Carolina:
Sir Il have appointed Judge Anderson
Mitchell to hold courts of Oyer and Terminer
in several of the Counties West of the Blue
Ridge, and have given him the following direc-
tons with regard to his jurisdiction, copy of
which is forwarded to you for your information
"You will not take jurisdiction of cases of
wrongs committed by freedmen or free persons
of color, or wrongs committed against them by
white persons or freedmen or free persons of
color. The laws of Nsrth Carolina dc not admit
the testimony of freedmen free persons of color
in cases wherein white persons are concerned,
and the military authorities will not allow them
to be tried in courts which do not admit their
testimony. All such cases will, therefore, be
left to be tried by the military courts. Your
jurisdiction will extend to all breaches of the
criminal law of North Carolina by white persons
against white persons"
[ would suggest that it might serve good
purpose for the protection of the freedmen and
free persons Of color, if this jurisdiction were
extended to allow the Judge to arrest and have
bound over to keep the peace all persons whether
white or of color-to require bail when the case
is bailable at common law, and where not, to
lodge the offender in the County Jail, subject to
the orders Of the military commanders of the
district. Otherwise the persons of color will be
and will feel themselves in very hel plcss con-
dition in those Counties out Of the reach of the
direct authority of the military.
Should you concur with me, / will send such
directions as will extend the judges jurisdic-
ton 10 this latter respect.
Very respectfully,
W. w. HOLDEN,
Provisional Governor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-26
From the Raleigh Standard.
COURTS OF OYER AND TERMINER.

The following correspondence is published
that the people of the State may know what
efforts are being made by the Provisional Gov
ernor to re-estabsh e civil courts in this State,
and as warning to evil doors.
Several other Counties have made application
for courts of Oyer and Terminer, and in few
days another Judge will be sent tothem. There
are some evidences of disposition to lawlessness
in certain parts of the State, and the only sure
corrective-the civil courts-wil be brought to
bear to arrest it -
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Raleigh, N. G., Sept II, 1865.
To His Honor, Anderson Mitchell, Judge Of
Courts of Oyer and 7ermtner:
Sir Il enclose special commission to you
to hold courts Of Oyer and Terminer in the
Counties Of
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-26
HEADQUARTERS Dept OF N. CAROLINA, /

HEADQUARTERS Dept OF N. CAROLINA, !
Raleigh, N. c.. Sept. II, 1865. :
His E.cceHency, W. W. Holden:
Sir Il concur with you that the interests of
the State would be promoted by the action of
the courts to be held West of the mountains, as
stated in your letter of this date. Such persons
as would be bound over and not of the classes
specified 10 your letter to be tried by the civil
courts, would, of course, be subject to trial by
military tribunals, as well as those committed for
offences not bailable.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
THOS. Ell. RUGER,
Brevet Maj. Gen. Vols
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-26
METHODIST BISHOPS.

At recent meeting of the Bishops at Colum-
bus, Ga, after full consultation the following
plan of visitation was agreed upon !:
PLAN OF l'EpIscoPAL VISITATION.
First District-Bishqp Kavanough.
Missouri Conference, at Hamilton, Mo, 10th Aug
st Louis at Centenary, st Louis 23d 90
Kentucky Covington, KY, 9th Sept.
Louisville /" at Russellvie, Ky, Goth Sept.
Tennessee 4" at Edgefeld, Tenn, 4th Oct.
Holston Marion, Va, 18th Oct.
Western Va. " Parkersburg, Va, lst Nov.
Kansas Mission.
Second District-Bishop Early.
Arkansas Conference at Jonesboro, Ark, 4th Oct
Wachita /" at Ell Dorado, Ark, 18th Oct
Virginia /" at Danville, Va, 18th Nov.
North Carolina 4" at Rockingham, goth Nov.
Third District-Bishop Paine.
Memphis Conference, at Covington, Tenn, Is Oct
Mississippi at Greenville, Miss, lst Nov.
Montgomery at Lowndesboro, Ala, 18th Nov
Mobile =" at Mobile, Ala, goth Nov.
Fourth Disrict-BiAop Pierce.
s. G. Conference, at Charlotte, N G, LIST Nov.
Georgia {" at Macon, 18th Nov.
Florida i" at Madison c II, Goth Nov.
Fifth District-Bishop Andrew.
Indian Mission Conference, 4th Oct
Rio Grande 18th Oct.
Texas i" LIST Nov.
East Texas 10th Nov
Louisiana " at Mansfield, La, 20 Nov.
California 18th Oct
The next General Conference will meet in
| New Orleans on the LIST Wednesday in April,
1866
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-26

OUTRAGEs IN THE WEsr-Within a week
or more, (says the Raleigh SentineD we have
heard of excuses and outrages committed in
the. Counties bordering on Tennessee and at
some other points, on the quiet inhabitants, by
the disbanded men of Col Kinks command, de-
serters and other lawless men.
We have been requested to call public atten-
ten to these outrages. A friend writing to us
says:
''Kirks men being disbanded have returned
home to the various Counties, and uniting with
deserters and others, are committing terrible
outrages upon our people It is the Tennessee
terror spreading. In Madison, Buncombe,
Henderson, Watauga, Wilkes, Allegheny and
YadkiD, daily violent outrages occur and fire.
quently murders" Many of the citizens are
being driven out while others are determined
to resist.
We are under the impression that the atten-
ton Of Gen Ruger and Gov. Holden has al
ready been called to this subject, and that
prompt measures are being adopted to meet the
case fully. The establishment of courts of OSAr
and Terminer for the trial of lawless men, We
apprehend looks to these outrages, aud We trust
quiet will soon be restored.
The Statesviile American says:
awe have conversed with gentleman also
just from the trans-mountaln region of North
Carolina, in whose statements the most implicit
confidence can be placed, and his report is, that
the condition of affairs in our extreme Western
counties is as bad, if not worse than they are in
East Tennessee In several Of these counties,
the returned Confederate soldiers are being muir
dered and driven off, and their property stolen
or destroyed Women and children, even, are
treated in the most brutal manner, because they
happen to belong to Southern sympathizers, or
those who served in the war No man is safe,
who once protested Southern sentiments, al
though, now, disposed to be quiet aud loyal
citizen to the Government. A Baptist Associa-
ton was fred into, and several women and
children wounded by these 'miscreants of blood
and plumber. Thus it would appear, that the
violence and lawlessness, which fpds protection
in East Tennessee, is extending rapidly over
the border in this direction, and it should be
put down at all hazard. We call the attention
of the authorities, National and State, to the
deplorable condition of affairs on our Western
border.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-26
NEWS ITEMS.

R NJ Hunter has been released from Fort
Pulaski on parole. He has gone to bis home
in Virginia.
Gen Beauregard has taken the oath of alleg-
ance to the United States, and intends making
| an application for pardon.
| General Gordon, who figured so prominently
in the Virginia campaigns, is now keeping a
grocery store in Atlanta, Ga.
A correspondent gives the tone of Frank
Cheatham's application for pardon. He says
"You know ME, Mr. President-who | am and
what have done. l am sorry; and if you will
pardon me [ will be q faithful citizen hencefor-
ward. And if there is any more fighting to be
done, count me in wherever [ may be needed"
Hon Herschel V. Johnston of Georgia, passed
through Baltimore few days ago his return
from visit to Alexander Il. Stephens, at Fort
Warren, and reports him in ordinary health,
having the freedom Of the fort, and the privi-
lege of receiving such friends as he desires
His brother, Linton Stephens, remains at Fort
Warren, and is permitted to sleep in his broth
er's apartments and JON him in his walks for
exercise. Mr. Stephens will probably not be
pardoned until after settlement of the political
status of the Southern States.
General Swayne, Assistant Commissioner of
the Freedmen's Bureau for Alabama, has issued
ORDERS which have been approved by General
Wood, the military commander, and Provisional
Governor Parsons directing that all contracts
for labor between the planters and negroes, to
be binding, must be reduced to writing; that
for the protection of the latter class these con-
tracts will form lien on the crops, and that
for the protection Of the planters all the negroes
who refuse to comply with the stipulations will
be arrested as Migrants, and compelled to resume
work.
The Confederate bond holders held meeting
in London the 4th, and debated their pros
poets. Some of the speakers even contended
that the Federal Government was responsible
committee was appointed to make inquiries
and report at another meeting the 18th of
October The proceedings afforded so little
ground for hope that the bonds declined per
cent
FROM SOUTH CARoLINA-rhe rice crop in
the vicinity of Georgetown is said to be album
dant.
BY the LIST ofOctober, it is thought, commu-
nication by rail between Charleston and Column
bia will be restored.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-26

KENTUCKY METHODIST CHURCH COME
-RENcE.-The Conference of the Kentucky
Methodist Episcopal Church South, adopted,
by q vote of 81 against 25, the minority report,
which expresses a willingness to receive,
through the General Conference only, an over
ture looking to reunion. The report directly
favored reunion. Seventeen of the Union
members asked to be located, thereby resigning
their seats.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-26

CoNFIscATIoN AT AN END-Our readers
will no doubt be gratifed to learn, as they will
upon perusal of Mr. Chambers remarks, made
yesterday at Dinwiddle Court House, that all
eonfscation is at an end Mr. Chandler stated
that lie had received orders to suspend all con-
fscation. This is pleasing intelligence to the
Southern people, toreshadowing as it does, a
policy on the part of the President, entirely 10
accordance with the kind, lenient aud concilia-
tory sentiments, so beautifully aud gracefully
expressed by him few days since to the large
delegation of Southerners who waited upon him,
and were introduced by the Hon. MIR Macfar-
land, of Misunderstanding Express, 1914
inst
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-26
WI IL R G. iii A Mt
TAILoRING-

We are pleased to inform our former patrons and
friends that are once more the nsarket, with
nice lot of Cloths Cassimeres, Ees,iDgs, and Tail
ors Trimmings, together with
Gentle men's Furnishing Goods,
consisting of Shirts Under Shirts, Drawers Craratsr
Ties, Collars, Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Hosiery Sue
penders, &C. Also, select stock of Cashmere aud
Felt Hats
We will be IN receipt of our usual stock of
CLOTHING,
manufactured by ourselves, in a few days, when we
will be able to suit all sizes and taste.
From our knowledge of the Clothing business, and
facilities for manufacturing induce US to believe
that we will continue TO meri. the patronage here
tofore literally given By the citizens Of Western
North Carolina and the upper Districts of South
Carolina. FULLINGS SPRINGS,
Store under Democrat Office.
Sept l8, 1855
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-26

in the Counties of Yadkin and Randolph, as
follows:
Yadkin County, LIST Monday in October, 1865
Randolph Sd d"
R. G. BADGER, Asst. Sec.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-26

I will sell the 26th of this month, at Ter late
residence ten miles north of Linconton, all the per-
sonal property of Mrs Eliza Loretz, consisting of
Stock of every kind Farming Tools, Household and
Kitchen Furniture, Leather, &c.
w. p. REINHARDT, Executor.
Sept Is, 1865. 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-26
CLOTHING,
New Goods.
G.. M. QUERY,

In = " ~ooSLS.
G.. M. QUERY,
Meet Door 10 Springs Corner
Has just received and opened extensive assort-
ment of
DRY GOODS,
consisting of Calcoes, DeLains, Merinoes Poplins,
Flannels, Alpaccas, Cashmeres, Jacconetts, Lawns,
Swiss Muslins,
Balmoral Skirts, Hoop Skirts,
Linen Handkerchief collars cuffs. Also, a COM
plete assortment of Ladies, Gentemen's, Misses,
Boys, Youths and chdrens
Boots, Shoes and Caters;
together with great variety of HATS, Of all styles
and prices all of which will be sold at extremely
low Prices.
A few dozen Cotton Cards.
Please give me a call, / charge nothing for
showing my Goods, being determined tc please and
sell to the public.
Sept Is, 1866 If C. NJ. QUERY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-26

The following postscript was then added to
the letter of Judge Mitchell, extending his juris-
dicton as above stated:
P. SIN all cases of breach of the peace
where freedmen or free personsS.f color are con.
cerped, which may be reported 10 the Counties
in which you hold courts, have the offenders ar
rested, and bailed or lodged in jai, according to
the nature of the offence, and the security Of
fered, to be tried by the military courts when
they shall be held. Order the clerks to send
statements of such cases to the commander of
the military district in which the County lies
Respectfully;
r. G. BADGER, Asst. Sec.
From the foregoing it will appear what diri-
sion of jurisdiction is made between the civil and
the military courts.
The Provisional Governor would have pre-
ferred that the civil courts should have been
permitted to have full and unrestricted jurisdic
ton, as he is confident that the freedmen aud
free persons of color would have received justice
at the hands Of the whites as they have hereto
fore. But the orders which the military author
tiles have received will not permit this
Some weeks 'ago a correspondence between
Gen. L Fl Ruger and the Provisional Governor,
on this subject, was published in the Standard,
and this correspondence has been referred to.
the President for his action, and until his
syer is received the above must be the division
of jurisdiction between the military and civil
courts.
Six of the eight Judges who have been ap-
pointed Judges of courts of Oyer and Terminer,
will be members of the Convention, and it is for
this reason that the foregoing Judges have been
specially appointed to hold courts out of their
regular circuits
His Honor, Judge Daniel 6. FowIe, has been
assigned to bold courts of Oyer and Termiier
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-26
CANE MILLS.
Dissolution of Parfnership.

The Partnership heretofore existing between
Abraham WE'LL and Simon Anathan, under the
name and style of WE'LL 4 ANATIAN, is this day
Sept. lst) dissolved by mutual consent
All parties indebted 10 the said hrm VIII please
make payment to the said ABRAHAM WE'LL, VINO
is alone authorized to receive the same and all per-
sons having claims said firm will present them
tob;r for set,Iamept ABRAHAM WE'LL,
SIMON ANATHAN.
Sept ls, 1865. I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-26
NOTICE.
w. Nh. MATHEWS

w. Nh. MATTHEWS
Takes this method of returning his thanks to his
friends and the public generally for their patronage
since he has been in business at this place. and i'm
forms them that he is how receiving and opening
large stock of
GROCERIES,
consisting of Sugar, Coffee, Cheese, Iron, Nails,
Salt, Shoes and Hats, with large stock of
Chewing az SMOKING Tobacco,
and many other articles. All of which will be dis
posed of on most reasonable terms for cash.
W. NJ. MATTHEW'S,
Sept Is, 1865 1t Springs corner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-26

The next General Conference Will meet in
New Orleans on the lst Wednesday in April
1866.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-26

We are obliged to Colonel Garrett for the
above statement. Our planters need all the in
formation they can obtain on the subject. All
would rejoice if our freedmen would determine
to 60 70 work regularly and Systematically on the
lands Of the South. If they will not, white
labor must be introduced and the consequences
must be fatal TO the colored race.-Raleigh
Sentinel.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-26
FARM ERS
JUST RECEIVED AND FOR SALE,

1000 Lbs choice Bacon,
200 Sacks Salt,
500 Lbs. Sole Leather,
- so Kegs Nails,
IS Bills superior Flour,
Wholesale or retail by w. N. MATTHEW'S.
Sept ls, 1865 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-26

At a recent meeting of the Bishops at Colum-
bus, Ga. after full CONSULTATION the following
plan of visitation was agreed upon:
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-20
THE CITY.

2 JrDeE LYoSs, CouRr.-This court was engaged
the entire day, Wednesday, trying Jacob n. Hcef-
lick, German, for the marder Of his slave, child
four years old. At nine O'Clock at night the jury
brought in verdict Of not guilty, and he was dis
charged. =
On yesterday the court was most engaged with
hdJeqS corpus cases.
VIM. Knots, Marylander was discharged from
the custody OF the military authorities.
VIM. NJ. Thorp, Asrylander, was.also discharged
from the same.
James Bailew was rsmanded to the custody ofthe
military authorities.
The writ of hdbeas corpds in thezcase Of HugI A.
Hicks was dismissed.
T. Thomas Rourke, who asked to be discharged from
the custody of the military authorities, Oh the
ground that he was an undomiciled foreigner, was
remanded tothe conscript officers, the Judge de-
Gliding that he had acquired sdomice By long resi-
dence in the country.
The case of Robert s. Forde, indicted for the
murder of Robert E! Dixon, was continued till tho
|next tenn of the court.
Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-01-20

MARRIED AT LAsT.-"One by one, the unmarried
literary gentlemen of the Confederate States are
taking companions to themselves, or in other words,
introducing themselves, by the consent of the for
tulate.fair ones who entertain their suits, to the
beatitudes of connubial felicity" which as far sur.
pass those of "singe blessedness as-well the COM
parson is beyond the descriptive powor of language
The latest event Of the kind to which we refer 10
chranicled in to-day's paper casa isrtz" (Msj1r
McKnight) is no longer leading trump card in the
social pack, having surrendered his right he 50 10
the "Queen Of Hearts" but Ms the SAGE" and
''Queen" henceiorh one, We sure that, CON-
bihed they will secure all the 'honors," and, as
well, We sincerely hope, very full share Of the
happiness usually allotted to mortals.