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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05

FoREIeN NEws.-Tb steamship Africa from
Liverpool arrived on the Both. Political news
uniDportant. Nothing has been determined in
regard to the Atlantic cable, but future pro.
ceedings were to be resolved upon on the 2lst
instant. Captain Anderson, of the Great East
ern, in letter, says it will require ten months
to provide proper gear for lifting the Atlantic
cable, and to make necessary repairs to the
Great Eastern. He suggests that new cable
should be made, and laid in May next, and the
old one be then picked up and repaired. He
has every confidence in the future success of the
cable, but thinks it useless 10 renew the attempt
to lay it during the winter months.
In The Liverpool market cotton is reported
firm s'-s-. 4 E-rE FTt.1 F-g .
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05
NEW ENTERPRISE.
Auction and Commission House,
CHARLOTTE, n. c.

hLoA ~. y.
The subscribers have this day formed Copart-
nership under the style and title o. Harris Co,
for the purpose of transacting h1sness as Auction
and Commission Merchants
The senior member of the firm has been engaged
in the business for number of years, and he is so
we'll and favorably known by the business putlic,
that it is unnecessary say more than state the fact
We refer to the following gentlemen,.who are
personally acquainted with sE -.<.z
w Dewey, Esq, Cashier National Bank, and VIM
Johnston, ESQ, President L S G Rail Road,
Charlotte, N G.; D Barrnger, Esq, Raleigh, C !;
r Johnston, Esq, President Exchange Bank.
Columbia, S c; Robert Lumpkin, Esq, Richmond,
Va; R r Bridges, Esq, President Wilmington l. Wei
don Rail Road; E Ii Rogers Esq, Charleston, S C.
& s. A. HARRIS,
Sept 3, 1865 2t w. u. MATHEWS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05
STOLEN

From my Stable, seven miles above Fort Mills, 8 G.,
the Steel Greek Road, during the night Of the
2slh ult bright bay MARE with black mane and
tail. Said Mare is five years old, l6 hands high,
has two scars on each side, just below the back
bone, caused by the Saddle. She alse has a small
knot the outside of the right hind pasture joint
very small eyes, small neck, and long head No
other marks remembered. Any Information that
will lead to the recovery of the above mentioned
an: NAL left at the Democrat Office addressed to
me, will be gladly received and amply rewarded.
Address MRS HANNAH S. KNOX,
Pineville, N C.,
Sept g. 1865 3tpd Care of Saml Younts.
Yorkville Enquirer copy twice.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05

1t is said that Gen Jos. f. Johnston, of the
late Confederate army, will be urged as a proper
person for the position of President of the Rich
mond and Danville Railroad. 1t is a position of
great Importance account of that road being
the direct line from the North to points west of
Wilmington, North Carolina, and east of Mobile,
Alabama; and to insure the travelling public
against delays, and to keep the road in the best
order possible, it will be to the interests of the
stockholders to secure the services Of the man
who is best calculated to consult the interests of
all, and one whose abilities are we'll known and
universally acknowledged. 1t is asserted that
the gentleman above referred to will accept the
position if it be offered him.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05

The PRESIDENTS yIsIr.-The Raleigh Stan.
dard of the 29th has the following editorial
paragraph: - - $751;
We learn that Gov. Holden has received q
dispatch from President johnson, in which he
states that if be should visit Richmond be will
extend his visit to Raleigh. Our people would
be very glad to see him in this his native city.
We learn that the Mayer and Commissioners
have extended to the President cordial invita-
ton to visit Raleigh 80
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05

=. EXTRAORDINARY DECISION OF A NEGRO
MEETING.--The Mobile Advertiser of the 10th
makes the following extraordinary announce
ment, ON the authority of citizen who was
present at meeting of negroes On the previous
Sunday, near that city:
mine hundred of them assemble to consider
their condition, their rights and duties under
the new state Of existence upon which they
have been SO suddenly launched. Our infor-
mant was surprised at the hard, practical sense
and moderation of tone with which the spokes-
men OF the meeting urged their views. After
long talk and careful deberation, this meeting
resolved, by vote of seven hundred voices to
two hundred, that they haa made practical
trial for three months OF the freedom which the
war has bequeathed to them; that its realities
were far from being SO fattering as their imag-
nations had painted it; that they had discovered
that the prejudices Of color were by no means
confined to the people Of the South, bat on the
contrary, that it was stronger and more marked
against them in the strangers from the North,
than tie home people of the South, among whom
they had been reared; that negroes no more
than white men, could live without work, or be
comfortable without homes; that their Northern
deliverers from bondage had not, as they. had
expected and been taught to expect, undertaken
to provide for their happy existence 10 their
new state of freedom, and that their old masters
had ceased to take any interest in them, OR have
for them; and finally, that their last state
was worse than the first, and it was their DELHI
crate conclusion that their true happiness and
well-being required them to return to the homes
which they had abandoned in moment Of ex-
citement, and go to werk again under their old
masters. And SO the resolutions were passed,
and at last accounts the wanderers were packing
up their little stock Of movable goods, prepare
tory to the execution of their sensible purposes"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05

Will leave Roses Hotel, YorkYille SC at clock,
A. NJ, Cor ROCK HILL, to connect with the up
train on the Charlotte and South Carolina Railroad;
and leave Rock Hill. on the return o. the Down
Train, and arrive at Yorkyille. the game evening.
FARE-Two Dollars and Fifty cents, each way.
To go and return, came day, Three Dollars
pS PACKAGES under one hundred pounds
weight will be received at reasonable rates il left
We ROSE.
Sept 5, 1865. 1t - ~ :
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05
A CARD.

MR. YATES Upon reflection, have come to
the conclusion that my name should not be used
as a candidate in Mecklenburg county for the
Convention. Mys@reason for this conclusion is,
that a question might be made as to my right to
seat, if elected. Such being the case, I think it
due TO myself as we'll as to the people of the
county. that should not consent for my name to
he run. JOS. III. WILSON.
Charlotte. Aug. 80, 1865.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05

NEW PApER.-The "Carona Times" pub
Iishcd in this town by Messrs. Britton & Warning.
made its appearance this morning. looking as
bright as a pin. Mr. Britton formerly pub
iisLed the Bulletin in this place, and from a long
experience in the newspaper business, is we'll
qualified to publish good newspaper. We hope
the firm, individually and collectively will
meet with abundant success in business.
Terms. for the daily, so per annum; for the
Weekly 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05

DoUBrFuL-Tke New York Tnbune's Mata-
moras correspondent says thelate Confederate
Gen. Shelby has organized corps. of 1000
mounted men for the Mexican service, and is in
command of it. The corps is formed entirely Of
men of the late Confederate army The men are
to receive $40 per month, out Of which they are
to subsist themselves.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05

RErrRSED HoME.-We were pleased to meet
on the street yesterday our enterprising towns
man,kemp ?. Battle, Esq. who asjust returns
ed from his tour through the northern cities on
business connected with the North Carolina Land
Agency. Mr. Battle reports that some sales Of
n. Q. lands have already been effected by them
North, and many more might have been COM
pleted but for the dread of confscation, and the
misrepresentation of Northern newspaper cor
respondents from this State.-Raleish Record.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29.-The tria! Of Jeffer-
son Davis viii take place before United States
Circuit Court, but the particular one has not yet
been designated AS the military operations
against the United States were directed by orders
given from Richmond, it is probable that the
trial will take place in Virginia, at Norfolk, in
which event Chief Justice Chase will preside, as
that State is embraced in the judicial rcuit as
signed to him.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05

From TExAs.-Texas advices report the from
tier to be in a worse condition than ever before.
Austin and San Antonio papers Are filled with
accounts of outrages by the Indians and high
way robberes Steps have been taken by the
military authorities to afford protection to frontier
settlers. s. s--sz.~z~7
The worm continues its ravages on the cotton
crop in the lower counties
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05
STOLEN

From my Stable during the night of the 26th uli,
dark use-colored Horse MULE. Said Mule is
about twelve years old Ii hands high, has chain
mark on the left shoulder, walks very quick and
carries his straight up and pointing close to-
gether Any information that will lead to his re-
coyery and left at the Democrat Office Or addressed
TO me- will be thankfully received and amply re-
wardel Address MRS A NJ MCLEAN
-s-,aa Pineville, NC,
Sept 3, 1865 3tpd Care Of SamI Younts
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05
Tennessee and Alabama Raiiroad, TRACED

p Tennessee and Alabama Railroad Tragedy.
Nashville, Aug. 2s.-By the arrival Of the
o'clock train from the scene Of The recent terrible
disaster at Riehland creek, it learned mp TO the
hour at which the tain left twenty seven bodies
had been recovered from the wreck 1t beliey-
ed that some nine or ten more bodies will be
found as there remains several-missing passen-
gers to be accounted for. The wounded, between
fifty and sixty in number, hsve, been sent TO
Huntsville and other places along the route.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05

as We learn that very damaging reports as
to the loyalty and behavior of the people of this
section and particularly of this county, are in
circulation about Raleigh, Salisbury and Char
lotte These reports, We are happy to say are
untrue. Since the occupation of the State by
the Federal troops there has been no crime
committed but what the police force of the
county could manage WaaesLoro' A,aus
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05

have for sale three or four fine DWELLING
HOUSES, with all the modern improvements, which
can be purchased furnished unfinished. They
are located in the most desirable part of Charlotte.
Sept 3, 1855 ct s A HARRIS, Agent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05
TO THE PUBLIC.

have divided this collection district into diyis
ions as follows: 1st division to include Arson and
Union counties; 3D. Stanly and Cabarrus; 3D. Rowan;
4th, Davidson; 5th Davie and Yadkin; 9Th, Forsyth
and Stokes; eth, Surry, Allegany and Ash; 9Th,
Wilkes 9th, Iredell 10th, Mecklenburg; 18th, Gas
ton and Lincoln; 18th Catawba and Alexander; 18th,
Cleayeland; l4th, Rutherford, Polk and Mcdowell;
18th. Burke and Caldwell; 10th, Wautauga, Tancy
and Mitchell; 18th, Buncombe and Madison; 18th,
Henderson and Pennsylvania; 18th, Haywood and
Jackson; goth, Macon, Cherokee and Clay.
will consider the application of any loyal, ener-
getic business man who may reside inside the
several divisions indicated above for Assistant AS
SCISSOR for the same; provided he can take and SUBJ
scribe the following oath prescribed by act of Con-
gress, July, 1862 ::
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05
DIED.

In this county, on the goth uIt, James Griffith
aged 6s years.
In Salisbury, on the 18th ult Jacob Myers, Esq
an old citizen of that town. rres-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05

How TO COMPUTE THE INCOME TAx.-Since
the publication of the income tax list there has
been considerable discussion as to the rate of
taxation and the amount Of the incomes of those
whose names appear in the list. Some persons
who have not read the law suppose that five per
cent. is the rate assessed upon all incomes with
out regard to the amount. This is incorrect.
The laH requires that all incomes over six hun
dred, and not exceeding FIVE thousand dollars,
shall be taxed at the rate of five per cent, and
the excess over five thousand at the rate Of ten
per cent. IF an individuals income be five
thousand dollars per aunum the Six hundred
dollars exempted by law is deducted, and the
remaining forty-four hundred assessed at the
rate of five per cent If the income be ten
thousand dollars the rate will be FIVE per cent.
on forty four hundred, and ten per ceut. on the
remaining FIVE thousand dollars s. Baltimore
american.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05

u The Synod of the Presbyterian Church of
North Carolina will meet in Fayetteville on
Wednesday the 25th of October.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05

u We refer those desiring to purchase new
goods. to trade in Charlotte, to our advertis-
ing columns.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05

We advance quotations this week for many.
leading articles lie WIN bssseen that the price
Of Flour aud Bacon is advancing. These ar
ticles and corn arsin demand. Cotton remains
at about former quotatious--2s 70 81 in green
backs and 20 to 22 10 gold. Trade was brisk
the past week.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05

w & MANCHESTER r. R.-Daly trains
are now running regularly on this road from
Wilmington to Kingsyile, s. G leaving Will
min gton at IL o'clock, P. NJ, and arriving at
kingsviile at 500, P. NJ next day: A line of
stages connects Kingsville with Columbia, s. G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05

MIL1TARY-TEe 129th and 7 goth Indiana
volunteers, stationed at Charlotte, have been
mustered out and are now on their way home
The 124th Indiana have left Greensboro for
home. The 4sth New York troops arc expect
ed to leave Raleigh.
These changes will leave only one or two rregi-
ments west of Raleigh, we believe, with the ex-
ception of the 9Th Ohio cavalry stationed at
Morganton.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05
FIRE, LIFE & MARINE INSURANCE,

The undersigned, representing some Of the strong
est New York Insurance Companies, are prepared
to issue Policies for any amount desired against
Loss on Land or Sea of Property or Life, in North
and South Carolina. Address 81.
HUTCHINSON l. SPRINGS, Agents,
Sept 3, 1865. If Charlotte, n. G..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05

The Washington Star contradicts the state
ment that the regular army viii number l26, O0o
men. 1t says the official record shows but 43 900
including general and staff officers. 20 81 y -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05

MISSISSIPPI CONFERENCE.-The State Con-
vention of Mississippi has transacted its business
and adjourned. A Governor. Congressman and
State officers to be elected on the first Mon
day of October. The Convention nominated
Judge E. S. Fisher for Governor. An ordinance
was passed ratifyng all laws and official acts
passed since the act of secession not repugnant
to the United States and Mississippi; repeating
| all laws authorizing the payment of dues to the
State in Confederate scrip; repeating all laws
thorizing the distillation of spirits State ac-
| count; ratifying oil official accounts proceed
ings, judgments, DEGREES. &C.. of the several
courts; legalizng all sales made by admnstra-
tors and others acting in judicial capacity; au-
thorizing executors and others to compromise
with persons against whom they hold notes to
the real value of the property for which such
notes have been 81 ven; authorizing er porte tes-
timony to be taken to prove whether or not con-
| tracts which have been made contemplated specie
or currency Paymepts; ratifying all marriages
which have been consummated since January,
1861, whether celebrated with novel forms or
not The Convention refused to submit its action
TO the people.
Governor Sharkey has issued proclamation,
calling upon the people to form two companies in
each Coun.y-one Of cavalry and the other of in
fantry-for the purpose of restoring order and
putting stop TO frequent murders and robberies.
A Northern paper says: =
President Joknsoo's consratulatory telegram
+ to the Mississippi Convention has been publish
ed lie says he will restore the writ of ha6eas
corpus and remove the troops at the earliest
possible moment or soon as the State shall
have made sufficient progress and her people
turned to their allegiance He hopes the ex-
ample of Mississippi will be followed BY other
States.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05

~ Bishop Lay, who was arrested week before
last and carried to Washington, are gratifed
to announce has returned. but under what con-
alitiUns we know not
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05
A cHARMINo NEW nooK.

IN Press will be issued LIST of October, 1865, by
WM SMITH h co, Field and Fireside Publish
ing House, 6s Fayetteville street, Raleigh, N g.
NAMELESS by Mrs Fanny Murdaugh Downing
One volume, y mo-, 6ue cloth Price 81.
4
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05

!. BALrIxoRs, Aug. sa--Flopr issellinR or the bar
rel at - SO 20 900 for snperfne; Ehtra al 90
TO 10 90. sssa
wheat White, 81 2oto . 70; Red, 81 soto 4? %.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05
BeesWa AK.

Being your Beeswax to US and obtain the highss.
price in cash. BERNHEIM q SINCLAIR,
September 3, 1865
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05

Il. II. Waugh, Esq, of smry county, states to
the Standard his surprise at hearing that charges
Of disloyalty were freely made against the good
people of this State He repels the charge in
dignantIy and assures the public that "the people
of Suny and The adjoining counties are yielding
the most cheerful and submissive obedience to all
the requirements. both State and National
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05

ty- The .'Church InteIiigencer," the organ of
the Protestant Episcopal Church. after suspen-
sion Of few months, again made its appearance
last week, and will hereafter be regularly pub
Iizhrd in this town. Terms, s. per year, So
Tor six months.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05
DRY HIDES.

Iwsnt to purchase 5000 pounds Dry Hides, for
"'''1 ss'' a'' B. J. cuREros,
Sept 3, 1865. 6tpd cuteton's Store, s. o..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05
FAYETTEVILLE
N. G.. MILITARY ACADEMY.

The Pail Term of this Iustitution will commence
the lst of October 1865, and will continue twenty
weeks Applications for admission must be adj
dressed, to Maj WIN. A. BANKS, Supt.,
Sept 3, 1865 - ss... Fayetteville, y Q
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05

IN STEW.--Some person Or persons. not
having the fear of : his majesty y before their
eyes, continues to devl'' our rather good -natug-
ed contemporary, the Editor of the Raleigh Pro-
gress. The result is, he keeps in bad humor
ana proclaims that there :s great dsaffec:ion -
in North Carolina to the Government of the u 8.
Northern correspondents and papers are silly
enough to believe that our brother Editor of the
Progress tells the truth. and hence they echo
the charge against people of '.disafection.' =
In this way much harm is being done the good
people of the Old North State.
And, to make the matter worse, the editor of
the Progress wants to occupy seat in the State
Convention but of the loyal people" of
Wake county seem to think that he answered
before he called. and have expressed pre-
ference for some one else. OF course this is
reasonable in the estimation of the Progress
Editor, nasmuch he is the only simon pure
loyal man in the coonty of Wake! No wonder
the Editor of the Progress charges the people of
North Carolina with classification towards the
Government when portion of them are opposed
to sending him to the Convention-(he being the
Government). If be is not elected to the Conven-
ton we may expect trouble in the State for if the
strong arm of the country is not brought down
upon US, the Editor of the Progress will ''bust his
breeches" and cause breach of the piece.
We beg that all will quit "deviling'' rather
good -natured contemporary, and quit making him
use naughty language He was good seces-
sionist and war-man there was in the State,
and if he wants to make the Northern peo-
pie think that he is the only true-blue Union man
in North Carolina, let him alone. He will soon
play out his hand.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05

-EY It is unfair and dishonest for those who
are too stingy to pay for newspapers to annoy
others by borrowing or stealing the paper they
pay for. We are Informed by some of our sub
scribers that their papers frequently worn
out before they can get chance to read them.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-09-05
Whips.
sPoTsWooD HOTEL RicbmOnd AM.

lot of Buggy Whipr for sale at
Sept ,. BERNHEIM a SINCLAIRS