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

DEATH OF P. ii. WINSTON, Eso.-We an
nounce with sincere regret the sudden death Of
p. II. Winston, Esq an old AID respected citi-
zen, aud perhaps the most iesSn pnd able law
yer in this State. Mr. Winston died very sud
denly Saturday night last, ot the residence of
Mrs. Fl. W. Miller, in the 65th year of his age.
lie had been uDwell for short time preceding
bis death, but on the night of bis sudden de-
mise appeared to be in nearly as good health as
usual. He was relative of Patrick Henry, OF
Virginia, after whom he was named. Mr. Win
ston was distinguished for his great learning,
frugal habits, and quiet ostertatiouS Manners
Raleigh Standard, 4h.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
RE1MBuRsEMENrs FOR DAMAdEs.-.The

REIMBURsEMENTs FOR DAMAGEs.--The
Federal Geo Union, of the 2lst says:
"We have good authority for saying that all
.men over the age of 65, who took no part in the
war, and all widows, (at the time Gen Sherman's
army injured their property,) will be reimbursed
by the United States Government for damages
The assessor is already at work in the neighbor-
ing county of Hancock, ascertaining damages 80
far as respects the two classes of our people
above named. This will be gratifying inteilI-
gence to many of our suffering people.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12

AN AWKWARD MIsTAKE.-A farmer who
had bought a calf from butcher, desired him
to drive it to his farm aud place it in his stable,
which he accordingly did Now il happened
that very day that a man with grinding organ
and dancing bear, passing by that way, began
their antics in front Of the farm. Alter anus
ing the farmers family for some time, the organ
man entered the farm house and asked the far
mer if he could give him a nights lodging
The farmer replied that he could give tho man
lodging but be was az n loss where to put the
bear After musiDg little, be determined to
bring the calf Inside the house for that night,
and place the bear in the stable, which was
done Now, the butcher, expecting the cali
would remain in the stable all night, resolved 10
steal it ere morning. and the farmer and his
guest were in the night awakened by fearful
pelIing from the outbuildiDg. Both got up,
and, taking lantern, entered the stable, when
/ the farmer found, 20 bis surprise, the butcher
. of whom be had bought the calf in tho grasp OF
| the bear, which was hugging him tremendously,
/ for he could not bite, being nIuzzled. The far
/ mer instantly understood the state Of the case,
| aud briefly mentioned the circumstances 10 the
owner of Bruin, who to punish the butcher for
his intended theft, called out 10 the dear, "Hug
/ him, Tommy which the bear did in real earn
est, the butcher roaring most hideously the
: whole time After they thought he had suffer
( ed enough, they set him free, and the butcher
skunk off, glad to escape with his life, while y
| farmer and his guest returncd TO their beds.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12

SALES OF GOVERNMENT Property IN
NORTH CARoLINA.-Capt. d w Day, Assistant
Chief Quartermsster Of the Department OF North
Carolina has returned to Washington City with
two hundred thousand dollars as additional pro-
ceeds from the sale Of public animals. Gen.
Dodge recently carried three hundred thousand
in a similar manner from the same department,
and the total sales iu the State have already ex-
ceedcd six hundred and fifty thousand dollars.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
PUBLIC SALE.

Twill sell on the 18th day of December next, at
nv residence, 2 miles North of Charlotte, several
Mules Horses, Cows, Hogs, and all my Farming I'M
plements. .....-oo
| will also Rent, privately, my Plantation, con-
tanning about 100 acres suitable for cultIvaton.-
There is comfortable dwelling on the place: con-
tanning rooms, with all The necessary onl0nl.olHs
Apply to Or. JAS; u. hhNDHhoJ, " en'o.,o,,e
or TO F. ". AHRENS at Charlotte.
Nov 81, 1855 3t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
A Administrators Sale of Real Estate

AS Administrators de 6onis non, with the Will an-
nexed of Charles B. McGinnis deceased We will sell
on Saturday the Esd of December at the late resi-
deuce of said deceased, miles from Charlotte on
the Salisbury Road, credit of months with
interest from date, the tract of Land upon which
said c. B. McGinns resided, containing about 800
acres, subject to the Widows Dover. There is e
comfortable dwelling upon the land and the usual
out-houses. The land is of good quality, Sufficiently
timbered and is situated in good neighborhood
E. D MCGINNlS,
W. C. MORRIS,
Nov 81, lS65-4t Administrators, &C.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12

A day or two since young lady from the
country rode into town, "to do little shop
ping" and after hitching her horse on the
square, entered one of our most fashionable dry
goods establishments, and seated herself on a
stool by the counter "to wait her turn A
moment or two after she was approached by one
of the polite young clerks of the establishment,
and addressed as follows:
Il am DO longer engaged, Miss-is any one
waiting on you?"
Blusning modestly, the damsel, after some
hesitation, replied:
''No, SIR I came in alone on the old mare.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
TO the Citizens Of Charlotte and the
Surrounding Country:

Do not forget me if you want your Buggy or Wagon
repaired, made. 1t will be to your in
erest to come to the Red House, on Mint street. op
pose the Presbyterian Church, where you will find
the undersigned ready and willing to do your work
have the best of dry material. | want you to try
me l certainly can please you, if you can be
pleased A. H. CkESN ELL.
Nov 20, 1865 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
Chr Wa5tfrn DRmntrat :.
CHARLOTTE, N. G.

ba% Hon. VIM. A. Graham having been
elected to the U. S. Senate, has resigned his
seat as State Senator from Orange county. An
election to fill the vacancy will be held in
Orange on the 14th inst.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
Reliable SOUTHERN INSURANCE.

The National and Fire Insurance Company OF
Ne,c Orleans. Capital S565,OOO-
The undersigned beg leave TO inform the inserihg
nublic that they have been legally appointed Agents
for the above named Company, and are now READY
to take risks at customary rates. This Company
was organized in January, 1915, and It's assets are
the most secure in the country.
HUTCHINSON l. SPRINGS. Agents,
Nox G lS65 3m. Charlotte.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
GOODS, HARDWARE
and Groceries.
Merchant Tailoring.

The subscribers will continue to carry on the
Merchant Tailoring business as heretofore, at the
store formerly occupied by Thos Trotter Jeweler.
Prices will be regulated according to the times on
the cash system. Country produce will be taken in
payment for Cutting work done. We hope our
friends will not ask for credit, expect to do
up work in the best style for CASH Or its equiva-
lent in something to eat or wear.
JAS A. CALDWELL & CO.
p. S.-Persons indebted to will please call and
settle by cash or note, early as possible
June g. 1868 If J. A. C. 4 Co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
Valuable Tract of Land for Sale

The subscriber offers for sale Tract of Land ly-
ing on the Statesville Road, about mile north
of Charlotte, containing about one hundred acres
On the Tract is a valuable Gold Mine.
For Particulars apply to me or to W. F. Davidson
JAMES NJ. HENDERSON.
Oct O. 1865. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12

THE FREEDMEN IN North CAROLINA
Official returns received at the Freedman s
Bureau show that of the ten thousand negroes
sent down Cape Fear river, N. G., in March,
1865 to Wilmington, by General Sherman, two
thousand died from 17th March to 3lst May,
for the want of medicinal attention, which it was
impossible to afford them at the time.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12

A cat caught sparrow and was about to de-
YOUR it, but the sparrow said: "No gentleman
eats until he washes his face" The cat, struck
at the remark, set the sparrow down and began
to wash bis face with his paw, but the sparrow
few away. This vexed puss extremely, and be
said: GAS long as | live I will eat first and
wash my face afterwards" which all cats do to
this day
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
Valuable and Desirable Proper.
lV for Sale.

On the Twentieth day of December, the subscri-
bers will sell at auction, for cash, the site on the
Cape Fear Rive, Fayetteville, where the Clarendon
Bridge formerly stood, including Toll House, the
Land on both sides Of the River, Piers, and what
ever is left of the property. The sale will be made
on the express condition. that the purchaser is to
build new, double track, covered bridge, the
length of which will be six hundred feet or there
about.
The site is very desirable to persons having the
necessary capital for the work to be done. There is
no bridge the river. The investment OF
money in this contemplated work, near as it is
to a large market town. must prove highly remuner-
ative e. j. LILLY
A A McKETHAN,
THOS MCDANIEL,
J. G. SHEPHERD.
FAYETTEVILLE, G, n Nov 81, l965-4t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12

The parish of Iberville, Louisiana, which be-
fore the war made nearly sixty thousand hogs
heads Of sugar, will make this year about six
hundred hogsheads and about six hundred bales
of cotton
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12

WI Il II G III a NT
TAILORING
We pleased to inform our former patrons ana
friends that more on the mai ket with
- nice lot of Cloths Cassimeres Vestings, and Tail
ors Trimmings, together with
Genticmen's Furnishing Goods,
consisting of Shirts Under Shirts Drawers, Cravats,
Ties Collars, Handkerchiefs, Gloves, Hosiery Sus-
penders &C. Also, a select stock of Cashmere and
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 ofthc Clothing business, and
facilities for manufacturing. induce us to believe
that we will continue meri: the patronage here
tofore literally given by the citizens of Western
North Carolina and the upper Districts of South
Carolina FULLINGS 4 SPRINGS,
Store under Democrat Office.
Sent l8, 1865
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
Family. Groceries.

Country Merchants who desire to purchase from
select and complete stock, respectfully invited
to inspect our goods, before purchasing elsewhere,
believing it be made to their interest to do
KOOPMANN & PHELPS.
December f. 1865
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
TIL e
WRSTKRM DRMOgRAT
9Published every Tuesday,0
WILLIAM j. YATES,
0TERENS, 81 PER ANNUM, in advance.
THE UNDERWRITERS AGENCY

OF NEW YORK,
(Cash Assets, Three Million DollarsO
Issue Policies Of Fire and Marine Insurance, made
payable in Gold or Currency.
Negotiable and Bankable Certificates Of Insurance
are issued by this Association.
HUTCHISON & SPRINGS, Agents, Charlotte, n c..
Nov 6, 1865 3m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12

KOOPMANN g. PHELPS
CELEBRATED OLD STAND.
We would respectfully CALI the attention of all
friends and customers to the fact that we are re-
ceiving of the largest and best assorted
Stocks of Goods
to be found in this place. We intend to do an ex~
tensive CASH BUSINESS, and are determined to
sell our Goods at the very lowest prices.
THE LADIES are especially invited to call and
examine our Stock, consisting in part of
Dry Goods
follows: Fancy Goods, Trimmings of all kinds,
Blankets, Clothing and Furnishing Goods, Carpet
ings, Hats and Caps, Hardware and Cutlery, Boots
and Shoes, Roping & Bagging, Leather.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-12-12
A GARD.

We gratifed in being able to notify our
friends and old customers, that we have resumed
business and opened in the store formerly occupied
by Messrs. Brown. Tate Il Co., where we are now
receiving and opening well selected stocks of
DRY GOODS, HARDWARE,
and Groceries.
call from friends is earnestly solicited.
J. C. BURROUGHS & co.
P S-Thc notes and accounts of Fisher Bur-
rouphs can be found At our store. Greenbacks
taken at mar +. & B.
Oct 23, 1865. Pm
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1865-12-07
Various Items.

A State constable arrested
blister for drawing on sunday.
Why may carpenters reasonably
believe there is no such thing as
stone 2 Because they never saw it.
What is the use of sighing and
weeping as we float down the
stream Of time Why matc the
voyage oflife wailing voyagea
Three things only are essential to
happiness namely Something to
60 something tolove; and some-
thing to hope for.
CAPITAL Is" Why do you
look at mo instead Of on Jour
book2" said the teacher Of
primary school for the second or
third time to one of the youngest
pupils. "You can't read letters in
my face, can you /" "Yes. -
4" What letters 2" 'I's, promptly
answered the small one
One of the latest fashions with
the ladies is wearing long ends OF
narrow ribbon around the neck.
Few of the uninitiatod know the
sienificance of the same. When
they wear the ends hanging in front
II means that "tbe lady is married;"
down the back. that "she has a
feller coming to see her, but isn't
over tho left shoulder il
means, "Fcllers, come follow me.
II she does not wear any, it means
that she is "engaged, and don't
wish to have anything to dc with
any other teller,
The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1865-12-07

like me, after oil TO be an old maid.
should like to find husband
who would consent to come and
live here and mako my home his"
Capital
" For that we must find some
one who is not rich. /"
am rich enough for both.
"Who has no relations.
Certainly. "
Nv ho has great respect fJr You"
"Of course.
Aud who will understand us
both but where 10 such being
to be found -
" All y exclaimed NJ. Coulain.
court, starting up -" have the
very man; he has often told me he
would lay down his life for me
he will not dare refuse me this
Adrian. "
Cccilc.s heart beat, but she had
sufficient sclf-control to keep down
the blush that thrilled through her
veins, rs with an air of indiffer-
once, she replied
" Adrian Oh, yes why, he
knows us both SO well, knows all
our faults, and knows all my love
iot, you; you might make him
your partner, but then would he
have me Perhaps he loves some
one olse.n
Nonsense lie cannot, he shall
not my Cecile then will never
leave me, and no passionate love
will over come to obscure the love
of all her poor fathers life. twill
not be too great n sacrifice. though,
will it, Cccilcl think you must
like Adrian.
Just enough, father, 20 marry
him without aversion and | shall
love him for keeping me al my
|lhe near YOU"
" Love him, but only second to
me-"
Ofcourse !"
CouIalncourt hastCned to the
counting-house, shut himsei; up in
his office with Adriun, and there
made tho proposition to him.
Adrian, being II man, had not as
much tact rs Cecilo, and, thrown
off his guard, avowed his passion
for her, which came near spelling
the whole plot.
But Cccio's tact and skill came
to the rescue. Never was accepted
suite received in colder or moro
cavalier manner. Not one word of
tenderness, not one look of love
was bestowed on him during the
whole courtship. Not for ten min.
utes was ho ever alone with his
intended. Coulaincourt was en-
chanted ; Cecile, too, for she had
gained her point; her father was
not jealous of her husband.
On the wedding day, as they
were returning from church, Adri-
an offered his arm to his bride, but
she had already taken her fathers.
"Cecile," said Coulaincourt.
"your husband has perhaps, tho
fright"
"Ah / had forgotten him, !"
replied Cecile, just touching Adri-
ans arm with the tips Of her fin
lgers.
" Even on her wedding day."
said Coulaincourt to himself with a
thrill of joy, "sho thought Of me
before she thought of him.
| Cold and ceremonious was the
brides manner through all the
banqueting and rejoicing. Adrian
himself was almost deceived, and
on this, the happiest day of his life,
could not help feeling sad. When
all was over-the guests gone and
Coulincourt conducted his children
to their own apartment, his heart
thrilled with joy to think that his
home was now to be forever hers.
Then, when the door was closed
upon them, Cocile threw herself
into her husbands arms and whis-
pered, 81 love you"
| They have all three been su-
Ipromely happy ovor since, and
Coulaincourt takes the credit ofall
ON himself, never suspecting the
stratagem by which a woman con-
trived to nave her own way.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-03-06
TESTIMONIALS.

A very large number of important testimonials have
already been received from Physicians, Clergymen,
Apothecares, and, indeed from all classes in society
speaking in the most fatering terms of the White Pine
Compound. SIS
DR. Nichols of Mortified Vt. says:
81 find the White Pine Compound to be very efcacious
not only in coughs and other pulmonic affections. but
also in affections of the Kidneys debility OF the stomach
and other kindred organs.'
Rev. j, K. Chase Of Rumney, N. H., writes
81 have for years regarded your hite Pine Compound
as an invaluable remedy. truly say regard it
even more efhcaeious and valuable than have
just the Compound for cold and it works charm
ingly" -
s'Having long known something of the valuable medi
cnal properties of the White Pine, prepared
seeing advertisement Of your White Pine Compound
to give the medicine trial. 1t has been used by
bers of my family for several years. for colds and coughs
and in cases, of serious kidney difficulties, with
excellent results Several of friends have also
ceiyed much benefit from the Compound We intend to
Rev. IL. D. Hoge of West Randolph, VT, VINO is q
physician, says;
III find it (the cOmpound) excellent medicine in
kidney Diseases ..
Says Mr.. s. Body of the 18th regiment Massachusetts,
Heavy Artillery, at Fort Tlinghast: -at
"The White Pine Compound effected where a
fellow considered in critical consumption by all
who knew him. can fully subsantiate this by men In
this Company who thought it folly for him to make trial
of it. In colds coughs, leave the of the
surgeon where treatment can be had for nothing, and
try the White Pine Compound" 1t
COL. GOULD, o
Formerly Major Of the 18th Reg NJ. v. THAT Veteran
Regment!l in letter to g. Dean, Esq, of Stoneham
speaks in the highest praise of the Waite Pine Com
pound, and expresses wish that it might be
the soldiers. His opinion is based personal knowl
edge. ll tl
No effort has yet been made by the proprietor to
introduce it into the Army and has often been pur
chased by friends of soldiers send in packts and
ordered by officers and soldiers and large quantities have
been forwarded by express
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-03-06
WHITE PINE COMPOUND FOR DIABETES.
Important testimony from Asa Goodhue, Esq, of Be,
New Hampshire

Important testimony from Asa Goodhue, ESQ.,. of Bow
New Hampshire
For sixteen years more have suffered much at in
tervals, from what first called kidney complaints
but year ago last December fell sick and my attend
ing physicians pronounced my disease Diabetes The
prostration of my system was great, and of so
long continuance that neither relatives neghbors nor
physicians expected that could possibly live through
Near the last of March, 1859, being well acquainted
with DR. j. W. Poland, felt inclined to test the vale of
his White Pine Compound, as the article was highly
recommended for inflammation of the kidneys bottle
Of it procured and Immediately commencing its
began to amend. My strength gradually returned
the severe pains subsided and in the fall able
attend considerable business. believe Dr. Poiands
White Pine Compound under God has been the of
my recovery thus far. sfaa
To say that expect to have perfect health again.
is out of the question at my age ga But this will
say that while use the Compound my health is very
comfortable When have relinqushedits use, the
pains have returned and all the dsageeabe symptoms
of my disease. But return to the of the Compound
has produced immediate relief
During the eleven months, in which have beeen tax
ing this medicine, Ihave used not quite five bottles In
word let say to all afflicted with similar complaints
to mine, try DR.. POland's White Pine CO%PoU0d
The White Pine Compound advertised at length in
columns is not only to its name inviting, but
highly approved medicine. DR.. W. Poland the in
confidence which he enjoyed while aberDg usefuy ma
ny years as a Baptist minister. His experience as
sufferer led him to make experiments which issued in his
medical discovery.-Boston Waterman and Reflector
The Editor of the Manchester DAILY and WeeklD
Mirror in leader of the Daily, thus writes of the
Compound: sr
1.-THE White Pine Compound is advertised at much
length in our columns and happy to learn that
the demand for Il is increasing beyond all previous
pectatons 1t is the very best medicine for coughs
colds that we know of and family that has used
it will ever be withoutt Wespeak from knowl
edge that 1t sure to kill Cold and pleasant sure
The greatest inventions come by accident and 1t sim
guar that the White Pine Compound made fer Colds and
Coughs should prove to be the greatest remedy for kid
ney olfculties known But it is. We cannot doubt
It, SO many testimonials come to us from we-kno Tn
men, Besides the character of DR. Poland SUCH that
For years Baptist clergyman studying medicine to find
remedies for his ailments, with delicate consumptive
look standing with foot upon the grave he made the
discovery which has saved himself and called out from
hundreds of Others the strongest testimonials possible
We have known Dr. Poland for years, and never knew
more Conscientious honest upright man. and glad to
state that we believe whatever he says about his White
Pine Compound
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-03-06
New England Screw Steamship Co

~ The splendid and fast Steamships
E GHESAPEAKE,C Capt WILLARD, and
NGAMA&S& FRANCONIA, Capt. SHERWOOD, will
~ until further notice, run as follows:
Leave Browns Wharf Portland, every WEDNES-
DAY and SATURDAY, at r, M. and leave Pier
North River, New York, every WEDNESDAY
and SATURDAY, at o'clock P. M. ,.f,s
These vessels are fitted up with fine accommoda-
tons for passengers, making this the most speedy,
safe and comfortable route for travellers between
Fare and State Rooms.
{, Goods forwarded by this line to and from Mon
treal Quebec, Bangor, Bath, Augusta, PASSPORT and
Shippers arerequested TO send their freight to the
steamers as earlyas p, M. on the day that they
leave Portland. ~ Y
For freight or passage apply to
) EMERY & FOX, Browns Wharf, Portland.
d. y. CROMWELIs& CO., No. So West Street,
New York.
De3. 8, 1897 t3t HHa HN ~ diff