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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05
To Gas Consumers.

AS there has been some complaint about gas-light
I think it due to the community and myself make
some explanation upon that subject. After the
close of the the price of material and the diff
Guilty of transportation were great that l. Pre-
sident of the Charlotte Gas-Light Company, advised
the company that the cost would be great, and
gas so high, that but few if any persons would find
so DESTROYS to have it that they urged it " at any
price" After consultation was advised to make
the experiment at any cost reasonable. imme-
diately purchased Rosin, set the works going, and
with all the care and economy practicable continued
to do so for about four months. At the end of
which time the Stockholders called together
and the suit made known In this experiment the
Company made nothing. Pending Resolution
suspend the works, rather than let the town be
left in darkness, proposed to assume the hazard
of running the works upon my own responsibility,
provided the Company would supply the works
with Retorts and Meters. To this proposition
AS the act of the Company only experimental it
was not thought proper to provide large supplies.
At the time at which took control the supply was
nearly exhausted. and before a supply could
be obtained necessarily left in the dark for
a few nights. supply has, however, been
obtained and provision made for the future. Re-
torts and Meters have been ordered and the works
in process of repair. So soon these improve
ments shall have been completed, we hope to be
able very much to reduce the price of Gas and bring
it within the reach of all who may wish to use it,
therefore ask the patience of the community for
while, and if fail to supply the Town at as low
figure Gas is obtained from similar works in
Western North Carolina, then will freely surrender
the works land know the Stockholders will SELF
to any one who will guarantee result better for
consuE.ers. CHAS. J. FOX.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05
MARRIED.,

On the 2lst Nov by the Rev q Johnston, Mr.
Hugh X Reid to Miss Eliza Alexander, youngest
daughter of Alexander, Esq, all of Sharon,
Mecklenburg county.
On the 3Oth ultimo, by the Rev Mr. Watson, Nr n
L Siford, formerly of Lincoln county, G, to Miss
McKinze of York District, G.
On the 25th ult., near Fort Mills, S. C., by the
Rev. A L Slough, DR.. Blaukinship of Mecklen-
burg county, C, to Miss Pet Harris of the former
place
In Salisbury, on the 18th ult., G Mckenzie to
Miss Ellen Sumner
In Rowan county, the 2lst ult, Mr. Thomas V
Smith of Alabama, to Miss Mary E Overman.
In York District, on the 23d ult, Capt G Pat
rick to Mrs Riddle. Also, MIR W Isom to
Miss Martha J Poag.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05

WASHINGTON, Nov 30.-The President has
issued his proclamation restoring the writ of
habeas corpus, 10 all the States, excepting those
heretofore declared insurrectionary, the District
of Columbia, and the territories of New Mexico
and Arizona.
EASTER, Pa, Dec 1.-The Western Ex-
press train, which left Harrisburg this morning,
ran into coal train on the New York Central,
killing seven persons aud wounding several
others
WASHINGTON, Dec NO doubt now exists
that Congress will be organized without difficult
ty. No credentials of any member from the
South have been received, excepting those of
Tennessee and Virginia.
New York, Dec Cotton has declining
tendency. Sales of eighteen hundred bales at
SO to 81. Gold 4S cents premium.
The Washington Star denies the statement
of the release of Messrs. Seldom, Magrath and
Lubbock, and says there is no probability that
either will be set at liberty very soon.
The General Assembly of the Presbyterian
Church in the Southern States, will hold its
annual meeting in Macon, Georgia, on Thurs
day, the fourteenth day of December.
Hon. Cassius Nj. Clay, minister to Russia,
writes to the Secretary of State shat notwith-
standing the denials made by the Russian au-
thorities the cattle plague does exist in that
country, and is making fearful havoc. Cattle
perish by hundreds, and sheep by thousands,
and the disease that carries them off is entirely
unknown.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining IN the Charlotte Pos. ofRcs unealled fos
December I'd. b
Those calling for any Of the following letters viii
please say they are advertised:
A-Joseph Alcorn, mrs Adams.
B-Alex Brown (colored), Albert Beebe 3.
C-Walter Caldwell, Carroll, Clark Co.
D-James Dunlop.
G-wm Il Gray, Maj W Green.
IA A Hanks, Jas II Haywood, W Harris, r
Hubbard, d d, Q, miss Hottie Hutehisou, Y
Harris.
J-R Jones, Maj Jos w Jones.
K-Rev Leander Kerr, messrs Keller Stocks.
M-Robert Mcdowell, Rev. @ Mclaughlin,
Moore, Michael Moore, John II Mcdowell, John
Mummert.
Uneven, Redfern Burch, Lucius @ Northrop.
Prey Pharr D, James Pringle.
R-Charles Rankin, r Renshaw r Ratchford.
S-A NJ Sidwell, mrs Mary Scupple, mrs James
Sexton. miss Margaret Swink, Jerry Skinner.
T-Rev Taylor.
W-Samuel Weber.
CHAs. A. FRAZIER, P. Il.
Dec 4, 1865.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05

REFUSES TO PAy.-The merchants of Newborn
have held meeting and refused to pay the tax
levied by the State Convention, until they can
get decision from the Washington authorities
to the power of the Convention to levy such a
tax. They appointed committee to correspond
with the national authorities upon the legality of
the revenue bill. They object to the tax, lst, be-
cause it is too heavy; I'd. because it claims & tax
on business long since transacted Sd, because
they think the State has power to levy and
collect tax until it shall have been recognized as
a bonafde government by the Federal authorities.
In the meantime. (says the Newbern Tmes)
Gov. Holden has ordered the Sheriff to collect
the tax, and. in case of failure to pay on the part
of any one. to collect by distress in accordance
with the provisions of the Ordinance of the Con-
vention.
We guess the Newbern merchants will have to
pay up. for certainly President Johnson will not
interfere unless he is willing to take money out of
the national Treasury to pay the expenses of our
State government.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05

SOUTH CARoLINA.-We have, for several
days (says the South Carolinian) been in posses
sion OF report that Major General Sickles
comes to assume command of our State, with
power and instructions from the President of
the United States to reconvoke the State Con-
vention. 1t is alleged that the purpose of this
extraordinary step is to obtain from the Cenven-
ton the adoption of two distinct measures
First, the reputation of the State war debt /;
and, secondly, the notification Gas distinguished
from the repear of the Ordinance of Secession.
We believe that this report, singular as it may
appear to most of our readers, is we'll founded.
Gen. Sickles arrived 10 Charleston on the Gath
ult., having transferred bis headquarters from
Hilton Head to Charleston. -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05
RAILROAD MIsMANAGEMENT.-W hope

RAILROAD M1sMANAGEMENT.-We hope
that among the first business of the Legislature
will be regulation of the Railroads in this
State, with regard to the prompt transportation
of freight. In that respect the railroads are
become nuisance, rather than public bene-
faction. They charge enormous .reights, and
pay no sort of regard to dispatch and speedy de.
livery, and all because officials do not attend to
their duties or incompetent, Merchandise
shipped from Wilmington, Petersburg, New
bern, &c, which ought to come through in a
few days, is delayed two or three weeks, to the
great incor venience and injury of merchants
and the public generally. Not unfrequently
the goods are stolen and no party willing to be
held responsible for the loss. What is there
now to prevent close connections with the diff
ferent lines Of railroads, and freight delivered
as promptly as it was before the war? Atten-
ton, nothing more. Let the Legislature apply
the remedy, if it can, and We think it has the
Statesrile american.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05
Desirable Residence and Furniture
FOR SALE.

Having determined to remove, the subscriber Of
fers for sale his Dwelling House, with about 3o
acres of ground attached, lying in the northern
edge of the town of Charlotte.
Also, an elegant suit of PARLoR FURNITURE,
Rosewood-cafyed and Brocatelle Upholstered, to-
gether with Carpets, Rugs Window Curtains, &c.
Also, a superb Seven Octave PIANO, double
'front.' style of Louis XIV.
As purchasers respectfully invited TO examine
the above property further description is deemed
unnecessary. Possession given on or before lst
January.
JOHN J. BLACKwOOD,
December 4, 1865. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05

PROMPT BENEvoLENCE.-The benevolent
DR.. Wilson once discovered clergyman at
Bath, who, he was Informed, was sick, poor and
had numerous family. In the evening he
gave friend fifty pounds, requesting him to
deliver it in the most delicate manner, and III
from an unknown person. The friend said, g
will wait upon him early in the morning."-
" You will oblige me, sir, by calling directly.
Think of what Importance a good nights rest
may be to that poor man" 80.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05
DIED..

In this town, on the Sd inst Mr. VIM. S. Williams,
son of Henry B. Williams.
His funeral will take place to-day at Il o'clock,
at the residence of Mr. James H. Carson.1
In this town. on the 28th ult, James Irwin, Jr,
son of JAS P and Mrs H Irwin, aged years and
months.
In Yorkville, on the 25th ult., Thos. J. Eccles,
aged 40 years. Mr. Eccles formerly published pa
per at Linsolnton and Shelby.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05
Sale of Furniture.

Will be sold on the Public Square, in Charlotte,
at IL O'Clock, on Wednesday, the 9th day of Decem-
Der, the following Furniture, to-wic Bedsteafs,
Mattresses, Washstands, Tables Spring Bottom
Chairs, Rocking Chairs, Beds and Bedclothiug,
Safes, Carpets, Crib, Cook Stove and number
of other articles too tedious to mention. Also, a
No Tobacco Press S. A. HARRIS,
Dec 4, 1855. 1t Auctioneer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05

The Chattanooga Gazette says the Freedmen's
Bureau 10 Mowry county, few days since, ar
rested negro and commanded him to marry a
certain negro woman. The man refused to do
so, whereupon he was inhumanly tied up by the
thumbs and forced to submit to the celebration
of the marriage rites.
[Aint the Bureau got right to DO what it
pleases with nigger?l
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05
NOTICE.

Having qualified as ADMINISTRATIVE with the Will
annexed, of N. w. Cuthbertson, decd, l hereby
notify all persons indebted to said Estate to come
forward and make immediate payment, and those
having claims against said estate must present them
legally authenticated within the time prescribed by
law or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their
recovery. MARGARET CUTHBEafSON,
Adm'x with the Will annexed.
December f. 1865 3tpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05

GEN. observation-disclosures statements,
concerning the intentions of this gentleman, as
to his future residence, have been in circulation
for some time past, and, the Petersburg Lnder
states, upon the best authority, that he has no
business with general Hood in New Orleans.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05

On Monday, the lth day of December, shall
SELL at half past o'clock, A. M, my residence on
College Street all my Household and Kitchen Far
niture. consisting of Paror, Sitting-room and Bed
room furniture, Walnut ana Mahogany Bedsteads,
Bureaus, Chairs, Tables, Sofas, &c, &c. Also. one
PIANO, and large lot of Croekery and Tin Ware,
and every thing else usually kept in a house.
At precisely o'clock, A. NJ shall also offer for
Rent my Dwelling House for the year 1886.
Terms en- day of Sale.
LEVY DRUcKER.
Dee 4 1865 ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05
WANTED,

A No Tanner and Fini.her, at High Mount Tan
merry. He must come well recommended. Apply
imm ediately. JAS G. CARAWAf GU.
Wadesboro, Dec 4, 1896 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05

A man died in Frederick, Md, from CLAN
ders. He caught the disease a few weeks ago
from horse. Persons should be very careful
about diseased stock in these times. Stock sus-
pected of having CHAMBERS should be shot in-
stantly, as it endangers the life Of man as well
as beasts of all sorts.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05
To the Citizens Of Charlotte,
MAYoR,s OrrIcE. Nov. 30. 1865.

MAYORS OFFICE, Nov ~, 1909.
By election held on the evening of the 18th
inst by the Board of Commissioners of the City OF
Charlotte, J. n. Carter was declared duly elected
Marshall of sad town, for the term Of said Board,
and the Mayor instructed to notify the citizens add
Col. Commanding Post of same.
a. NJ PRITCHARD, Prov. Mayor.
r. W. DEWEY, Clerk.
Dec 4, 1865 2t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05
Kings Mountain Military School,

IOhh ILLE, o. =.
The exercises Of the Eleventh Year of this well
known Institution will begin on the 18th Of JAM
uary, 1865. The usual instructions in Tactics and
Drill will be omitted until the State is definitely
stored to her political status.
Terms.-For First Session OF Eve (5) months
Tuition, Board, Fuel, Lights, Washing and Books,
SIPS 90, in Advance.
Pupils are required to furnish their own Towels,
Pillow Cases, Sheets and Blankets for Cot Matrass.
For further information apply 70
A. COWARD,
Surviving Principal and Proprietor.
Dec. 4, 1865. st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05

The Green Swamp Company of North Caro-
lima have recently sold thirty thousand acres Of
land in this State to an emigration society, the
contract for which contains proviso to the effect
that the land sold must be subdivided into lots
of one hundred acres each, and on these tracts
families will be induced to settle.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05
Lime! Lime!!

80 Barrels Thomastown Lime, superior article
for whitewasbing, plastering or for Tanners use,
for sale at the Charlotte Il s G Depot
A. II. MARTIN.
December a. 1865 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05

Trade. was very brisk during the week. Corn sold
at an advance flo or Is cents over previous
prfces-the ruling phce being 81 to SI.is per bush
Ell. Flour declined towards the close Of the week,
and above quotations may be considered the market
price. Fresh Pork sells at i2l cents per 10; Lard
a5. Peas IS per bushel. Our quotations for Apple
Brandy are nominal, as no Gales have been made
recently. Beef at retail about cents.
During the first part Of last week Cotton sold at
20 cents in gold but towards the close Of the week
decline took place and on Saturday 7si to ~ In
gold was about the ruling price. We set quota
lions at 80 70 40 in currency.
Liverpool Salt, 4 TO cents Per pound.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05
LiyerDOOI Salt.

SO large Sacks in good order, for sale low at the
Depot of the Char Il Railroad.
A. II. MARTIN.
December f. 1868 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05

The Germans in Texas are preparing to plant
cotton on an extensive scale the coming season,
and to raise it by their own labor. They are
using THEN influence to secure large emisra-
ton from Germany into that State.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05
Farm Wanted.

want to rent a small Fagm for the ensuing year
Reference as to good character will be furnished.
will work on a farm for shares.
JACOB A. SEGRAVES.
Charlotte Dec 4, 1865
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05

The LEGIsLATURE.-The General Assembly
of this State convened in Raleigh on Monday the
9th. The Senate was organized by electing
Thomas Settle of Rockingham, Speaker. The
House of Commons elected Saml. F. Phillips
Of Orange, Speaker, without opposition. The
Speaker of the Senate is Holden man--the
Speaker of the House Worth man.
We give abstract of the proceedings in an
other column.
On Friday, Dec. 1st, D A Barnes of North
amption was elected Judge of the LIST Circuit,
and NJ L Eure Solicitor; for the I'd Circuit, f j
Warren of Beaufort was elected Judge. beating
Geo Howard. and'W Il Faircloth Solicitor. Mr.
w Best. the present incumbent, was elected
Secretary of State The resolutions introduced
on Thursday, declaring the loyalty Of the people
of North Carolina. were passed unanimously by
the House. The Senate adopted the Consttu-
tional amendment aboshing slavery. In the
Senate, Mr. Wilson offered bill to extend the
charter of the old State Bank of N. C, to Jan'y,
1868; also, bill providing for five Judges of the
Supreme Court, instead of three. We hope no
new Offices will be created by the Legislature.l
Gillian, Buxton, and Fowle, have also been cleo
ted Circuit Judges
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05

WESTERN NORTH CARoLINA.--Judge
Mitchell of this place, has just returned from
the Trans Mountain Circuit where he held
Courts in all the Western counties. We learn
from him that the "situation" in that region is
much more favorable to law and order, than it
was few months ago. The desperadoes nearly
all fed at his approach, or had previously de-
parted into East Tennessee and other parts, and
could not be reached by legal process, and it
was supposed they would not return to do fur
Their mischief. The remaining citizens were
orderly and seemed disposed to engage in build
ing up the waste places. He represents that
portion of the State as having suffered immense.
ly from desperadoes and the lawess, and many
murders of innocent men had been committed.
The people of the West, no doubt, feel greater
security since the visit of Judge Mitchell, and
the opening of the Courts, although the proper
punishment for crimes of great magnitude, il
many instances, could not be melted out to Of
tenders. The citizens were Organizing County
Guards for future protection, and secure them
selves from violence should it be offered from
any quarter.-,S totesuiUe american.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

To Gas Consumers-Charle. Fox
List of Letters-Chas A Frazier NJ
Notice to Tax-Payers-R White Sheriff
Desirable Residence and Furniture fer SaIe-Johu
J Blackwood.
Cotton Seed-H NJ Pritchard.
Lime and Liverpool Salt-A Martin
Come one, Come all, &c-koopman Il Phelps
Sale of Furnture-S 4 Harris, Auctioneer
At Wholesale 0nly-T Brem.
Farm Wanted-Jacob Segrayes
Board Wanted-J S Broadway.
Tanner Wanted-Jas Carraway, Wadesboro.
Wholesale Druggists-Harral, Risley & Thompson
New York.
Adm'x Notice-Martha Cuthbertson.
Kings Mountain Military School, Yorkville, C.
Sale Of Furniture-Levy Drucker.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05
BOARD Wanted.

For Gentleman and Lady, in a private family.
Apply to J. S. BROADWAY,
at Photographic Gallery in Treloar Hall.
tegDee 4, 1865. ltpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05

II Gen. Grant was in Raleigh last week. be-
ing a tour of inspection through the Southern
States He visited Gov. Holden at his residence,
and by invitation visited both Houses of the G en-
eral Assembly
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05

THE STATUS OF THE LEGIsLATURE.-We
take it that this Legislature is necessarily part
of the Provisional Government, and that it is
only an instrument in the hands of the Presi-
dent in the work of reorganization, as are the
Provisional Governor, Provisional Convention,
and the Provisional officers of the State. Until
our members are admitted into Congress, the
State declared in full union with the govern
ment, there is no civil government in operation
The Provisional officers will continue to exercise
the duties of their positions, and consequently
we will still be under the Provisional admins
tration. When our members are admitted into
Congress and the State has resumed all her
natural relations in the Union, then the Provis-
ional Legislature will either be made part of
the new civil government or provision made for
the election Of new civil legislature
Therefore, none of the Judges or solicitors or
officers of the State elected by this Legislature
for the purpose of filling positions under the
civil government, can exercise any of the func-
tions of their Offices, as long as the Provisional
government is in operation, which will be until
Our members are admitted into Congress and
the State has resumed her proper relations in
the Union.-Raleigh Standard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05

SUPREME CoURT.-The Legislature has elect
ed r. M. Pearson, w. H. Battle and E. G
Reade. Supreme Court Judges. This is the old
Bench, except that Mr. Reade is in place of Hon
NJ. Z. Manly.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05
STOLEN,

From my stables, the night Of the 23d Of Nov,
1865, Black MARE blind iE one eye, about IL
years old and rather thin in flesh. An army tree
Saddle, with old skirts tackled on, was taken with
the Mare. / will give liberal reward for her de-
livery at Parks Store, Cabarrus county, NC.
WM. b. PARKS.
Nov 81, 1865 ST
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05

D We direct special attention of the public
in this county to the notice of Sheriff White con-
corning taxes The Ordinance of the Convention
directs that where taxes not paid after twenty
days. notice, ten per cent additional shall be col
lected by execution.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05

~ Artemus Wards reply to Bill Arp, in to-
days paper is decidedly '"rch.o
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05
For Sale,

A superior toned CHURCH BELL, with iron frame
ami yoke. Inquire At this Office.
November 81, 1855 II
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05

Cotton Seed! Cotton Seed!
By consignment, and for sale at
H. NJ. PRITGHARDS.
Dec 4, 1865 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05

Il The Daily Gazette is the title of new
paper just started at Salisbury-Dr w H Cole,
Editor, and John S Hampton publisher. We
hope the editor and publisher will meet with album
dant pecuniary SUCCESS in their enterprise.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-05

r. Jnc. w. Syme, Esq, for a number 81 years
Editor of the Raleigh Register, died suddenly in
Petersburg, Va, last week.