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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-31
STILL IN THE BONDS.

A correspondent of the Rochester Union and
Advertiser gives the following account OF the
experience of gang Of negroes who were en-
ployed by "certain abolition ex-colonel' to go
North and work for him:
"This loyal hero of abolitionism, of which
the Republican party is we'll replenished, prior
to bis returning home, goes to Richmond, and,
with fattering tongue, persuades one hundred
and seven coloreG men to return home with
him, saying to them, will pay your transpor-
tation, and after your arTival will furnish you
work, with plenty to eat and good pay, with
the understanding that each was to pay his fare
in work to the said colonel
He arrived with them a week or two ago, and
Immediately commenced operations by taking
them up above Montazuma short distance to
.cut wood. The Colonel was to give each man
one dollar per day and board. They began TO
chop, aud the Colonel to furnish rations, con-
sisting of unbolted corn meal aud macke-el, d.
viding one mackerel between six and sometimes
eight men, which was hardly enough to sustain
ALTERNATING rule also that those who found
fault or complained of their rations should have
their thumbs tied together behind them, and
their feet also bound or tied, and then made to
lie on the ground two hours on their back,
which penalty some of them had to undergo.
They were provided with the terra 6rma' on
which to repose their weary limbs after hard
days labor, with stakes driven into the ground
and boughs thrown over for covering and many
were compelled to lie in the corner of fences. In
this way they passed two or three days, and
finally they determined to kill the colonel fol
the i'll treatment they had received at his hands
for they were starving to death: but they were
told the consequences by some one in the vicin
ity, should they kill the colonel, and finally gave
it up. All but eight or ten have left him, anc
now roaming through the country depend
ing upon the charity Of the people for their sus
'tenaDce
"The foregoing facts l received yesterday
from one whom the colonel brought from Rich
mond. He also told me that he was on hi
back for two hours by the said colonel merely
'tor asking for more food. These facts are alst
correborated by individuals who have been there
themselves. He stated that he Jared far better
when he was slave, for then he had plenty t,
eat, and comfortable place to sleep He fur
ther states that he could collec
enough money he should return again to hi
master"
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NEW STORE, NEW FIRM, AND
NEW GODS!

" " IL
DUIS &c HEIII&,
Haye just opened an assortment of Goods adapted
to the wants of the public, ut their New Store OPP
posite the Court House.
Hats and Caps.
Ladies and Gentlemen in want of Hat. or caps
cannot fail to be snited assortment has been
carefully selected by ourselves.
We have on hand Ladies' and Gentieneu's Shoes
Of almost every quality.
Glass and Crockery Ware.
Such Tumblers, Goblets, Casters, Kerosene
Lamps, Dishes, Plates Cups and Saucers &C. &c
Those in need of such articles will do well to give
call before purchasing elsewhere.
Dry Goods and Fancy Articles.
Call and see stock We are sure the public
will be pleased with the selections.
We have also an assortment Of
Hardware,
such as Spades, Shovels Forks, Pad Locks, Curry
Combs and Brushes, Cutlery, &c, &c, &c.
Petroleum.
This new OIL for LAMPS, burns with peculiar
brightness, and be used in the old Keros enc
Lamps without the least danger
The above articles and many others not enumer-
ated we intend to sell at the lowest Cash prices
Please give a call.
Country Produce taken in exchange for Goods, OF
bought at market prices.
DULS IIEILIG.
Sept II, 1865
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-31
THE MECKLENBURG
High School.

W ": v v. R Ros1Ssos, PRINCIPALS.
The first Session of this School will close Deem
ter 22d, 1865. .r ..
The Second Session will commence on Monday
the 18th day of January, 1866.
The Academy is situated at Big Steel Creek
Church. eight miles West Of Charlotte, in healthy
region of country. The moral character of the COM
munity is good. and the temptations to vice and
galy few in any locality in the State.
The course of studies will be that required for
entrance in Davidson College, but students will be
prepared for any College, and those not wishing to
enter College can take an irregular course.
Good board can be obtained convenient to the
Academy at moderate rates.
Students will he admitted at any time and charged
from the time of entrance. Deductions made at the
option of the Principals.
TERMS lin Specie or its equivalent in Currency per
Session Of Five Months:
English Grammar History, &C., $40 90
The above with the Classics, Is 90
REFERENcEs.-The Faculty of Davidson College,
c: Gen H Hill, Charlotte, c; ] Schorbe,
Yorkville, c.
For further information address either of the
Principals at Charlotte N c.
Sept iS, 1865 Am
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NOTICE.

want Greenbacks for all debtss due me or any OF
my old Firms. Call sooE and pay.
T. H. BREM.
Oct %. 1865 At
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LEWIS S. WILLIAMS. NOBLE. RoBr. NJ. OATES
WILLIAMS, NOBLE & OATES,
General Commission Merchants,
No. 1o6 Pearl Street,

NEW YORK
Special attention given to the sale ofCotton, To-
baceo, Naval Stores, Yarn and Domestics.
REFERENCES
Davis, Rhodes Co, New York,
Stokes 10, Richmond, Va.
John Lyon, Petersburg, Va.
w Sutherland, Danville, Va.
John Davis, Lynchburg, Va.
John Wilkes, Prest. lst Ma. Bank, Charlotte N
Dewey, Cashier State Bank, Raleigh, N. G.
Hughes & Dill Newborn, N. G..
G w Williams Co, Charleston, S. c..
RM Johnston, Prest. Elk. Bank, Columbia, sc.
Phnizv Clayton, Augusta, Ga.
John Ross Son, Macon, Ga.
+ NJ Gilmer, Montgomery, Ala.
Hamilton, Young Rush Mobile, Ala.
Charles Baskerville, Columbus, Miss.
G W Williams Co, Fayetteville, N. C..
September IL, 1865
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w. w. GATHER, M d.

w. w. GATHER, M D,
Offers his services Surgeon and Physician to the
citizens of Charlotte and vicinity.
Office Sd floor of the Brawley building. oppo-
site kerr's Hotel. He be found at his Office or
at the Drug Store at all times when not pro-
fessonally engaged. Oct g. 1865.
Select School.
MISS WILSON and MISS MARY WOOD ALEX
AMBER have opened a School for young Ladies
in Lincolnton. Mrs W. j. Alexander will receive a
few Pupils in her family, where parental care will
be taken of them.
Oct g. 1865. At
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-31
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

I
OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER THE TREASURY,
WASHINGTON, Aug. 80, 1865.
Whereas by satisfactory evidence presented to the
undersigned, it has been made to appear that the
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHARLOTTE, in
the Town OF Charlotte, in the County of Mecklen-
burg and State of North Carolina, has been duly
organized under and according to the requirements
of the Act of Congress entitled IAN Act TO provide
National Currency, secured by pledge of United
States Bonds. and to provide far the circulation and
redemption thereof" approved June Sd, 1864, and
has complied with all the provisions of said Act re-
quired to be complied with before commencing the
business of Banking under said Act;
Now THEREFORE, /, Freeman Clarke, Comptroller
Of the Treasury, do hereby certify that ''The First
National Bank of Charlotte" in the town of Char
lotte, in the county of Mecklenburg and State OF
North Carolina is authorized to commence the
business of Banking under the Act aforesaid.
49,, In testimony whereof witness my hand
L. s. and seal of Office this thirtieth day OF Au-
t--' gust, 1865.
FREEMAN CLARKE,
Sept H. 1865 6m Comptroller
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-31
iii. II. NELSON,
Manufacturer Of Bobbins and SpoOls,
AnCnsfa Ga

Also, Commission Dealer in every variety of Sup
plies for COTTON and WOOL FACTORIES, which
will be furnished at New YoRK Prices. and cost of
transportation.
Cloth and Yarn will be taken in exchange or sold
commits on
IA Wood Turning, in every variety, promptly
executed.
All Bobbins and Spools warranted to be made of
thoroughly seasoned timber, uniform in SIZE and per-
fec'ly finished.
Manufacturers will please send samples of the
kinds wanted by Exprcss-the name of the Factory
should be marked on each package TO avoid mis-
takes.
Orders solicited and promptly executed.
August I, 1865 3m
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lib Il Cd 9 9 ON lib liz O II H n ne 9 :.
Successors to Benz. Blossom Son.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
CoTroN, NAVAL STORES, GRAIN, TOBACCO,
Yarns, Sheetings, &c,
No. $50 Front Street.
CHAs. w. BLossoM,l
JAMES Is. BLOSSOM, : New York
JOSIAH B. BLOSSOM,
pHrLiberal advances made on consignments on
receipt of Bill of Lading.
REFERENCES: The Bank of N. c., and other Banks
atWilmington, Newborn, Washington, Tarboro Fay
ettevlle, Raleigh, Salisbury, Charlotte and Wades-
boro, N. G.
A. N McPhecters, Raleigh, n C +, will forward
to through that place, free of forwarding com.
i.scn.) paying railroad freight, to any shipping
port.
Joseph r. Blossom Is Co., Wilmington; George Ell
Brown Co, Washington S T Jones & Co, New
bern, n. G.; Henry Ghiselin- Norfolk Va. will for
ward Produce to US, free of forwarding commission
except on naval stores and grain, by steamer or
sailing vessel, as shippers may direct; aud, when
desired, will pay taxes, sc, at the shipping ports
: Consignments TO covered by fire and Ma
rine Insu1 ance freighted from all places
all Railroads and Rivers in North and South
Carolina Georgia aud Florida, and from all South
ern Shipping Ports, through to New York, whether
advice of shipment is received or not
July II, 1865. iypd.
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SADDLES & HARNESS.

SADDLES & HARNESS.
l.. W. OSBORNE,
[WIrH Houston & HUSTER,]
Would respectfully announce to the citizens of
Charlotte, and public generally, that they are now
prepared to fill all orders for Saddles, Brides and
Harness, of all descriptions, that will compare with
any for durability and neatness.
Repairing done with Dispatch.
nsF All kind. of Produce taken in exchange for
work.
One door above the Charlotte Hotel, Charlotte,
NC.
Sept Is, 1865. st
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THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
OF Charlotte, N. G..
BOARD OF DTRECToRs.
Organized August, 1868

BOARD OF Directors.
q John Wilkes, President, S Guion,
T. w. Dewey, Cashier, Nye Hutchison,
Thcs Brem, Jno III Springs,
John Mcdonald,
This Bank having been duly organized, is now
prepared to transact General Banking and Ex-
change Business
L This Bank will buy the Notes of most of the South
ern Banks will give prompt attention to collections
ON this or other accessible poin' s. the adjustment
of old claims and receive any other business that
can be attended TO by this Association.
T. S. Revenue Stamps for sale; Gold and Silver
coin and Bank Bills bought and sold.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-31
New Goods.

The subscribers have opened Store the I'd door
from the Court House, at the stand formerly occu-
pied by s. Frankenthall, where they intend keeping
for wholesale and retail large stock of Dry Goods
Ready made Clothing, Shoes, Hats, &c.
A fine assortment Of Ladies' Dress Goods will ar
rive in few days.
share of patronage Is respectfully solicited, as
they feel confident of being able to give satisfaction
in price and quality
August 2l 1865
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-11-24

ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRs.-From the Alexau-
dria Gazette, 22d A sale of about 500 Govern
ment cattle was made in this place yesterday,
by direction Of Col. Bell The beeves went at
5x toe cents per pound; working oxen al 3k 70
5h cents, and cows at Se5 TO $50 apiece. A
two-year old heifer, raised in the corral brought
S37, and a fine cow $50 so. The prices were
considered fair, considering the season Of the
year and the state of the cattle market
DR.. q. III. Maddox yesterday, without any
preliminary examination upon the charge OF
killing the late Major H T. Dixon, gave bond
and security, before Justice Daw, An the sum
of IS coo for his appearance before the circuit
colrt to answer the charge; ). j. Saunders and
II. i. Edelio sureties.
considerable quantity Of cotton from Geor-
gia, via the Orange and Alexandria railroad,
was shipped for New York from this place on
Tuesday, and over 200 bales remain for future
shipment
The Commonwealth says:-The Government
warehouse, No. IL King street, Treasury De-
partment, was entered on Monday evening by
burglars, and every part Of the building ran
sacked. Only a number of small articles Of no
great value are missing, so far as ascertained.
The Fairfax county court opened its session
on Monday last, and adjourned yesterday.
Col. Mosby was admitted TO the practice of the
law, but no business Of general interest was
transacted.
In consequence of the numerous depreda-
tions on property-horse stealing. &c-,-it is
proposed 10 organize a mounted patrol 10 scour
the county and keep of marauders.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-11-24

SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE FREEDNRN-In
the South Carolina Legislature, last week, an
amendment to the bill to regulate the relations
of the freedmen, proposing to make marriages
of white and colored persons illegal and void,
called forth remarks from several gentlemen,
but was finally rejected as superf1uous. The
most exciting part of the discussion, however,
was over proposition to strike out the pro.
vision requiring the masters or mistresses of
colored apprentices 10 teach them some trade
or business. This was strongly supported by
member representing the mechanical inter =
ests of Charleston, who contended that the
proper place for the negroes was on the plan
tations, and that if they are allowed to learn
trades, they will deprive the white mechanics
of employments. Other members maintained
that they had no constitutional right to block
any Industrial avenue against the freedmen,
and that white men, in fearing TO trust the test
of their superiority to the negro by allowing
the latter to come into rivalry with them, are
in effect conceding that they do not consider
him really their inferior. The proposition TO
strike out was finally laid on the table by sew.
enty yeas to thirty nays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-11-24

81 President johnson has replied to the re-
quest of Gov. Humphreys, of Mississippi, for
the removal of the national troops from that
State, that they will be Withdrawn whenever
1t becomes manifest that peace and order can
be maintained without them. The President
adds that measures should be adopted to give
the freedmen such protection as will enable
them TO assume all their constitutional rights.
Gov. Humphreys has also tslegraphed the
President that negro troops a few days ago
took possession of a railroad train at Lauder
dale Springs and insulted ladies. The MIssis-
sippi Legislature has passed a bill permitting
negro testimony to be taken in cases where ne
groes are parties to the suits. -.t
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To DYE EASY

Is very desirable. MATTHEW'S VENETIAN
HAlk DYE is the best in the world. Complete in
one bottle No wash, ns stain, no trouble child
can apply IT, Persons wishing to avoid the publiei
" oil having their Hair dyed in public, can
DYE AT HOME
Better IMAM any barber can do it, by using THE
VENETIAN DYE. 1t does not rub off or make the
Hair appear dusty dead bat parts new life and
iustre Gives beautiful black or brown, as pre-
ferred. Price rs cents
Prepared by A. i. MATHEWS, NY
pEmAs BARNES & CO., New York, Wholesale
Agents. INV ,6 eo,v
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1Five rebel generals are elected TO the
South Carolina Senate
U An English company has undertaken the
building of the new boulevards In Paris.
HForty iron-plated vessels have this year
been added TO the Russian navy.
RExtensive fires prevailed on the Alleghe-
mics, west Of Altoona, during the early part Of
he present week.
- The San Francisco supervisors have or
from the city hall.
So Major Gen. John NJ Schofield, Brigadier
Gen. G. w. Schofeld, BrieadIer Gen. Wherry,
sailed from New York, on Wednesday for Eu-
rope, on years leave.
IL The price Of corn rules so low in some
parts Of Illinois that some Of IL viii 90 into The
stove for fuel.
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A sUprRJOR prmrpv

We can conscientiously recommend to those suf
LANDS MELLTFLUots O6uGH BhLsHM
II siyes relief almost instantaneous, and is wthsi
but the Meliiuous Cough Balsam is enc Of the
best preparations in nse and is all that its propri-
etoT cissms Tor 1t. We have tried it during the
cough. 1t is prepared by DR.. Strickland, No 4 39
sycamore street; Cincinnati: Ohio, and for sale by
Druggists. Sold by ]. W. NAIRN CO., also al
YATES Drug Store, and CHAS. CHRISTI
ANis, 31I Pa. avenue and 500 Ninth street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-11-24

THE SANDERS ABDUCTION CAsE-The Pris-
oners admitted 10 BGiI.-Judge Badgley deliver
erence TO the application Of the prisoners
charged with the abduction ofGeorge Sanders
to be liberated on bail. The decision was very
elaborate, as the case was complicated by he
extraordinary request of the Judge who tried
the prisoners on two former occasions, that
the prisoners should be held in Jail. He ordered
the prisoners TO be admitted to bail each in the
sum of s1.2o0, and two sureties for each in the
sum OF 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-11-24
SPECIAL NOTICES:
TWO BAD BAL GASES OF PILES CURED BY /

~ STRICKLANDS PILE REMEDY
nj. Slass, Of Jsuesville, Wisconsin, writes fer
tne pehent Of all who suffer with the Piles that he
nas peen troubled for eight years with an aggra-
SaIed case OF Piles and his brother discharged
irgaa Inc army As incurable he being quite para
we're cured with one bottle OF DR.. .STRIOKLIND'S
rnLE faatf kEAEDY. The Recommendation of these
gep1lemen beside the daily testimonials received
BY DR.. Strickland ought to convince those suffer-
ing that the most aggravated chronic Of Piles
are are cured by DIT Strickland Pile Remedy. 1t is
NAnRN COZ CHAS. CHRISTIANI, 371 Pa.
avenue and 502 Ninth street. oc 6-ly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-11-24

R-The st. Mary's (Md.) Gazette says that a
cargo Of negroes who abandoned their homes
in Maryland during the third year of the war
for freedom and felicity at Norfolk, was recent
destitute and suffering condition. Aged and
infirm negroes, of both sexes, and children,
constituted the bulk Of these unfortunate I'M
migrants. a1 BAD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-11-24

@The new frigate Resaca was launched at the
Portmouth Navy-yard on the 18th inst The
christening ceremonies were performed by the
Misses Collins, nieces of Rear Admiral Bailey.
The Resaca will receive her machinery at the
Washington yard. She will be commanded by
Lieut. Commander Jos. NJ Bradford, late
Fleet-Captain Of Admiral Dahlgrenhs squad
ron. Her armament will consist Of one 90
pound rife piyot-gun, SIX 3l-pound broad
sides, and three 20-pound bronze rifles.
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SECRET DIsEAsrs

eAnAI1fANs GIFT 10 the most certain, safe and
e1ectnal lremedy-indeed, the only vegetable remedy
ever discovered Cures In two to four days and re.
CENT cases In twenty four hours. No mineral, no
paisam, no mercury. Only ten pills to be taken It
u tne soia1ers hope, and friend to these who do
male, &3. e 1"'A~s''' $]'ie-
sAMARIIAN's Rooi AND HERB JuIcKs-A positive
Sna permanent eure for Syphilis, screfus Ulcers,
Tor u. Sold by s. @. Ford See Advertisement ms
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FrNANcIAL.-The New York Commercial of
the 23d says that the stock market is steadily
gaining strength. The prospect Of continued
ease in money, for few weeks, encourages the
sbull" side of the street; outstanding specula-
tons are being pushed with yigor, and new
operations are being started. Governments are
again dull, but prices are steady, except in
Seven -thirtes, which show a declining ten
dency. Second series were y lower at the
board. Certificates of Indebtedness Y. Ten
forties were y better. The money market is
dull. There is very little inquiry, except for
discounts; and were holders anxious to employ
their balances, the rate on call loan must de-
cline. The Inability Of some of the bankers to
make more than six per cent. upon the street,
has induced them to deposit portion Of their
balance at the Sub-treasury on temporary loan
at six per cent, payable after ten days notice,
when the amount has been deposited thirty
days. Gold is comparatively dull. The Gus
toms demand is not otproportiouedt to the volume
of the current importation; for owing TO the
flooded state of the markets for foreign mer-
chandise a large proportion of the receipts are
going into bonded wharehouse. The price yes
terday morning has ranged at 146H.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-11-24

E0URTH ARRIVAL THIS SEASON.
CARPETSl CARPETS!
FROM
NEW YORK AUCTI ONS,
FROM 10 TO 90 CENTS PER YARD LESS
THAN THEY HAVE BEEN SOLD
SINCE 1ST SEPTEMBER.
Call and examine them, and you will say they are
the Prettest, and by far the
CHEAPEST CARPETS SOLD THIS SEASON.
BONTZ GR0SHON,
pol7-6t 369 7th street above I,
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"The Lord Mayor ofLondon has received
a letter which contains the following: al hope
you will read this and remember the danger
YOU stand in. You are never safe now. Any
day the papers may be full of your death. like
that of President Lincoln. Many a better man
than YOU has had to die suddenly. May the
Lord have mercy upon your poer, soul. Time
is nearo
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- fulwer Lytten says that q refined gentleman
may always be known by the perfumes he uses liz
1stsd society 1t 10 recognized mark of ee.
Csreus." Its purity fires hness, and deiicacy com.
Sold everywhere. no % WSS
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COLaATE's HONEY SOAP

Tbs celebrated TOILET SOAP, in such universal
demand, fs made from the choicest materials, IN
mild and enoient In its nature frnryantlv ,,rntsd
ana extremely beneficial in it's action upon the skin
For sale by all Druggists and Fancy Goods Dealers,
ian Is eoly