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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-25
BETHUNE'S TAILOR SHOP,

Up Stairs IN the Carson building, meet to the
~ &. Bank
Particular attention given to cutting chdren's
clothing Satisfaction guaranteed. Produce taken
in exchange for all work. A. BETHUNE.
July "a 1865
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-25

The WORK OF REceNsTRUcTIoN.-We learn that
since the last publication, the Governor has COM
mssoned Justices OF the Peace in the following
counties: Caldwell, Catawba, Cherokee Clay, Cur
rituek, Davie, Montgomery, Martin, Mcdowell, On
slow, Person, Stanley, Union, Hartford and Wash
ington.
Magistrates have been appointed in nearly all the
counties of the State, and in few days commissions
will be made out for those that remain. great
many of the counties have organized their courts,
and have sent reports to the Governors Office -
RQleioh Standard
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-25
Concord Female College,
STATESVILLE, n. G.

The exercises of this Institution will be resumed
on the first Monday of September. The price of
Board will be SIS per month. The price of tuition
will be the of Thirty Dollars per Session of
twenty weeks Extra charges viii be made for
Music, French and Drawing. Each boarder will
furnish her own lights and towels, and also pair
of sheets and pillow-eases. Address az
J. NJ. NJ. CALDWELL,
July "a, 1855. Ct Statesvile, NC
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-25

PARDoNs AND AfPLIeAr1oNs.-At the Cabinet
meeting of last Tuesday, the subject of the pardon
of Brigaders MaiorG eneras, and other high officials
OF she late Confederate Government was briefly con-
sidered, and it was determined to let the matter
stand in allegiance for the present, there being no
good assigned for departing from the Presi-
dents policy of holding such for consideration
when the civil authority shall have been fully re-
stored in the Southern States.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-25

u riot took place between the black and
white soldiers in Wilmington the 18th inst.
The riot caused by an attempt of negro
guard to arrest white soldier at the market house.
Two whites seriously injured.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-25
ACADEMY FOR BOYS,

CHARLOTTE, N. C.
The duties of my School will be resumed on Mon
day. the 4th of September next, in the Town Hall.
Terms per Session of ID Weeks-English branches,
SIS; Languages and Higher English, $2o-payabIe
half nadvance, the rest before the close OF tie
Session. For particulars apply to
L. BAUDER, A. N.
July 1850 6tpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-25

BsfP We are informed that a negro man has been
discovered as the incendsry who burnt Mr. Chas. j.
Harris house in Cabarrus county, week before last.
He says he was instigated by others to the deed
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-25

- Judge Marvin has been appointed Provi-
sional Governor of the State of Florida. This
completes the list of Governors for Southern
States.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-25

D@ The Grand Jury of the United States Dis
trct Court in Baltimore has found indictments for
being engaged in the rebellion against tbir.een
SON and the railroad raider Harry Gilmore.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-25

Rg- At the meeting of the stockholders of the
Atlantic & N. c. Railroad, the following gentlemen
were elected Directors the part of the stockhold
ers: " Wadsworth, j Richardson, Isaac RAM
sey, aud John Tull. We have not heard who was
elected President.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-25
DIR. JOSEPH GRAHAM

Offers his professional services to the citizens Of
Charlotte and its vicinity.
July "a, 1865
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-25

ESSg@ A sale of Government horses, mules, wag-
ons, &C. took place here on Saturday last. We
learn that the prices paid considered high.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-25
Nj ARR.IBD,

On tte 18th inst, at the residence of Dr. Heron
by the Rev. J. C. Chalmers, Capt. W. W. Robinson
to Miss Laura Cooper.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-25

MosEY.-It is rather early to be afraid of green
backs. Take all you can honestly get-they will
pay your County, State ard National taxes, and buy
whatever you want. We glad to get them for
subscription advertising.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-25

II Chief Justice Pearson has been nominated
for the State Convention by public meeting in
Yadkin county, and has sgnfed his willingness
to accept. That's right-let the people send
their most intelligent men to the Convention.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-25
RECEIVED AND FOR SALE

8 AT THE BRICK STORE, &
Several Barrels of Molasses; Flour by the Sack
Tobacco by retail: Very fine Boots for gentlemen,
and every kind of shoe work done to order.
JNO. F. BUTT,
JAY "a. 1865 Tryon Street.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-25

FRoM TExAs.-The following Confederate Off
GERS left San Antonio for Mexico via Eagle Pass
on the goth June: Kirby Smith, Sterling Price,
J. Bankhead Magruder and Shelby, also the fol-
lowing civilians: Gov Allen, Ex-Gov Moore,
Hindman. Bell and Ex-Gov. Murray; the latter
left several days previous.
The sugar and cotton crops ofTexas will be short
account of the disorder occasioned by the en-
ploynIent of free labor.
Texas dates of the 18th inst say that State is in
tested by ayhawkers and thieves Of the worst stamp.
In the interior where the Federal forces have not
penetrated they doing much damage.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-25

No rain has, fallen in portions Of Eastern Mississ
ippi since the lst of May. The crops will be very
sher., and especially the corn crop.
is reported that some officers of the Confederate
naval service haveentered the Spanish navy
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-25
9 A DDLE 8, HAR N E 8 =
AND
TH THEF

At my old stand will be pleased to see my former
customers, and all others who may want anything
in my line ofbusinses.
Particular attention paid to Repairing.
Sole and Upper Leather constantly. on hand.
S. NJ. HOWELL.
july "a, 1865.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-25

CIVIL GOVERNMENT-THE CONVENTION
Convention can be held about the last of August
or the first of September. and the Convention will
he assembled just as thereafter as the result
is ascertained and it is possible for the members
10 attend. Until then, let us be patient and do
The best we We arc in big difficulty. and
let Us act in harmony to get out of it in the
best manner possible.
Every citizen seems anxious for the removal of
the military and the re-establishment of civil Gov
*ernment in North Carolina, and equally anxious
y hat the State Convention should be assembled as
early as possible. We sympathise with this feel
$ng. and know that even the soldiers do the same.
}utwe must remember that it requires time and
Great caution to do the work in hand. We be-
eVe that Gov. Holden is really as anxious as we
/ re for the re-estabshment of the State Govern
Enent' and is working with all his might to accom-
| fish the desirable object. From the time he
lwakes in the morning until he goes to his bed at
Plight he is engaged with his heavy and response
Pile duties. and entirely satisfied that he IS
tong the very best he to promote the WtLfare
n the Old North State and reLieUe his felow-citi
ems from the incoa ueniences and aanOyanceS then
ire now suffering. The Governor is surrounded
" difficulties the public know nothing about. He
7 Qlly understands the wants of the people of the
State, and if he had it in his power he is disposed
70 afford the necessary relief Immediately. but his
power is comparatively limited and restricted.
4 4" henever public does the best he can.
We think he should have due credit.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-25

THE TERRIBLE Observation-Disclosures dispatches of
the 18th give the statements of Captain Hart of the
bark Meteor, relative to the loss of the VIM Nelson
II searched day and half for the unfortunate
passengers by the ship VIM Nelson, the wreck of
which was scattered for miles over the water.
Saved passengers say that Sunday, the 9th
ultimo, the captain of the hapless ship determined
to famigate her, and for this purpose ordered pitch
be taken into the lower hold, and red-hot irons
to be thrown into it, The pitch gnited and boiled
over, and set the ship on fire. When it was found
impossible to save the ship, the captain and other
officers with the cabin passengers left in the boats
of the ship. which soon burned to the waters edge,
carrying down over four hundred steerage passen-
gers
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-25
JOHN A. KAY

JOHN A. KAY,
Architect AND CIVIL ENGINEER.
Professional business attended to in North and
South Carolina.
OFFICE, COLUMBIA, S. c.
All necessary plans, specifications, detailed esti-
maes and contracts, drawn up for public or private
ediices machinery drawings for mill works, and All
ersOf construction. Personal supervision given
to all work during progress
July "A, 1865. lmpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-25
NOTICE..

Hereby forewarn all persons from trading for d
Note given by to D. N. Lee for SEQ, as do not
intead to pay said Note without an appeal to law
w. A. SMITH.
July "a, 1865. st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-25

BS2s@ Cannot the civil military authorities of
Charlotte adopt law regulation to prevent
the colored people of the county and surrounding
country from gathering in town Saturdays in such
large numbers. We fear that trouble will result
from the practice if continued. When a white man
agrees to work for his employer by the week or
month at certain wages, it is expected that he will
remain at his work, and not idle away day now
and then without permission. The negro must be
made to comply with the same rule, and taught that
if he does not work and obey the commands of his
employer he thrive and obtain the necessaries
of life. 1t is to the interest of the black as
we'll as the white man that the former work dill
gently and steadily. The white is compelled
to work regularly for his living, and the sooner the
negro is made understand that he is obliged to do
the same the better it will be for all concerned
While the freedom of the negro is acknowledged he
must be made to labor with promptness and regu-
larity.
We have prejudices against the negro-we
want him to succeed if he can in maintaining him
self-and if everybody, North and South, will quit
talking about "negro equality" and NEGRO suf-
frage,' and strive to naugurate fair measure
to compel him to work, they will do more good for
the negro in that way than in any other.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-25

ne Southern Express Company at this place for
her Kindness in conveying our packets of Demo-
rats TO various points the Railroad lines. Also
or furnishing with northern and southern papers
We fear that it will be some time before the mail
nes are put in operation again; therefore we sug-
n est that the people Of the surrounding country
#aOPt some systematic method of sending to this
lace for their papers. 1t is important that the peo-
e should get their papers, to keep Informed
The requirements of the authorities, laws, &C. As
Don as we satisfied that we can supply the old
oSt Offices in this section certainly and promptly,
r. VII! enlarge the Democrat to its original size.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-25

CorroS.-Cotton sold in this market last Satur-
day at 80 cents in currency.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-07-25

Among the resolutions passed by public meet
80 which was held at St. Mary's Chapel in Orange
ounty on the Cd instant, were the following:
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-25

In the surrogats's Court, in New York, on
Wednesday, the Butler will case came in,
Pursuant to the order of the Surrogate Gen
Butler this morning appeared and filed an
inventory of the estate ofhis deceased brother.
The amount returned by him was $40, 39l. O4,
the larger portion of which consisted in prom
issory notes Of parties in this city The ap-
praiser objected to this return that 1t was
but a return of the portion Of the assets of
the deceased which were within this State,
and that under the laws Of this State such
return was insufficient.
Mr.. John X. Haekett, on behalf Of the
General, insisted that the Surrogate had no
jurisdiction over assets of the decedent in
other States, and that TO compel an inventory
of assets in Louisiana, California, and other
States, would be putting the executor to an
expense, which would have to be repeated in
each State, which as conservator of the estate
the executor was bound to resist.
The surrogate held that having first obtained
administration Of the estate, the court here
had jurisdiction over the whole property of
the deceased, and that return of the whole
estate must be made here without regard to
the action of other surrogate courts ancillary
to this He therefore ordered that further
inventory be filed in this matter on the 30th
instant.
From this order the executor has appealed
to the general term of the Supreme Court.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-25
Political,

Democratic politics in Iowa are slightly
mixed. The regular democratic organiza-
tiOn has dropped its distinctive appel
lation, and takes the field as the anti.
impartial suffrage party. But the Mahony
faction has called convention at Iowa City
September II. They are in sympathy with
Long, of Ohio, and the Seymour party of
New York State.
GEN Cox, in speech at 0berln on Mon
day, said:
say of all, that they who were good enough
to fight with us are good enough to stand on
the Union platform with me. We must set
tie this State Rights theory first, then the
other questions will come up in their time.
To meet them we must first get at the facts.
If we see them alike We will not long dis
agree on modes Of action.
The question of suffrage is not question
of absolute right or wrong. We believe in
giving TO all men, as men, equal rights to
advancement, but how to do this is where we
differ. do not know how far We can trust
the returning rebels. l say that generally
the broadest extension of the right of suffrage
has been the path Of safety. The time will
come when all these people will be fit to ex-
ercise the right of freedom, but now we are
trying an experiment, and | confess that my
study of this matter gives me less faith in
my own opinions and more of a disposition to
wait for the logic of events"
Morton McMichael, proprietor Of the
North american, was nominated for Mayor
of Philadelphia, yesterday evening, by the
Union City Convention on the first ballot and
with little opposition.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-25
The Unity OF the Party in Ohio.

The Detroit Tribune, speaking ofth Union
mass meeting ut Warren, Ohio, addressed by
General Cox, Governor Tod, and Hon. John
Hutchins, representatives respectively Of the
old Wing, Democratic, and Free Soil parties,
says:
"There has been some danger that the
united host of true men who have saved the
country would become dissonant and 'disin-
tegrated under stress of novel and exciting
political issues, and would fly apart in hope
Of accomplishing moro through new party
combinations. The spectacle presented by
the canvass in Ohio, and the tone of the Union
press of that State, shows that there is wis
dom and magnamity enough in the Union
party to save it for the great work of recon-
struction, on basis of human rights and legal
equality, now before it.
"The Democratic leaders see with dismay
tho turn that affairs are taking. They had
counted that such men as Hutchins and Gar
field would not support such men as Gen.
Cox. or cooperate with ex-Gov. Tod, but
they counted without their hosts. We are
glad that it has fallen to the radicals, who
are so often condemned for political reckless
ness and intolerance, to exhibit q magnan-
imous toleration in this regard. That they
will consent to stife their convictions in a
matter of vital, practical Importance, as the
election Of n member of Congress or q vote
for President, is not supposable, but they
will make no feigned issues, and they have
confident trust, that before they shall be
called upon to insist upon the acceptance Of
the policy their convictions pledge them to,
they will number among themselves q major
ity Of the true men Of the nation"
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-25

ORLANDO BRowS, recently appointed State
Treasurer of Kentucky, in place of Mr.. Gar,
rard, is not u Conservative, as has been
heretofore reported, but voted the Union
ticket at the late election. So says the
Commonwealth.
THE Minnesota State Democratic Conyen.
tion was rather n failure. But twelve coun.
ties were represented, and but one fully.
The resolutions approved the Presidents re.
construction policy, favor the Monroe doc.
trine, oppose a protective tariff, negro suG.
frage, &c, and object to the administration
of affairs in Kentucky and Tennessee.
JOHN L. SHERIDAN, brother of the gal.
lunt Phil, has been nominated for State
Senator in Perry county, Ohio by the Re.
publicans.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-25
Cotton and the Cotton Trade.

The New Orleans Times has the following
in relation to subject already mentioned in
these columns:
That cotton Is great institution has long
been acknowledged. In trade it has been re.
garded as crowned king, and the destinies
Of nations were, more or less, swayed by the
waving Of its aeecy plume. The prominent
part 1t played In the late rebellion Is known
to m any a blockade runner, as well as to the
holders Of cotton bonds-those regal instru-
ments " of speciOus form, but doubtful prom
ise.n
Prior to the close of the rebellion, and even
since, cotton, in consequence of the high
place 1t held in popular regard, has been
somewhat Of stumbling block to both mill
tary and mercantile morals. Pure and white
as II is, many who touched il have been quite
as much dehlsd as If they had thrust their
hands into pitch and washed them in some
vile liquid Of inky blackness.
Indeed, If we consider the cost to which
the Government has been subjected of late in
the collection Of Confederate cotton, and the
great number Of mysterious disappear
ancesn connected Herewith, it would have
been far better for all concerned If every re.
striction had been taken of, and the Govern
ment interest consolidated into a specie tax
per pound.
During the past weck.A petition was cir.
culated and extensively signed by cotton mer-
chants and shippers with a view Of inducing
President johnson to relieve cotton from all
restrictions, except a single definite tax,
which can be understood as well by sellers as
by buyers. This, We believe, grew out of
recent changes among Government agents.
Rumor has it that Mr.. Flanders has been re-
lieved from the seizure and collection of
Government cotton west Of the Mississippi,
and that the whole matter has been placed in
the hands Of Mr. o. N. Cutler, the former
purchasing agent. 1t now becomes an i'm
portant question whether Mr.. Cutters agents
will recognize what has been done by those
who acted under the authority Of Mr.. Elan
ders. If they do not, confusion will become
still worse confounded.
In this connection we may remark that, in
his future relations to Government cotton,
Mr.. Flanders, according to rumor' s very def.
mite averments, will act only in conjunction
with Collector Kellogg. We trust that the
President will lend an attentive ear to the
petition in question, and take such measures
as will prove beneficial alike to national and
individual interests.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-25
10. JOHNSTON GIVES HIS ADVICE.

He Goes for the Conservative Chaps.
Tho Fredericksburg, Va, Ledger prints
the following letter from Mr.. Jo. Johnston,
late big Injun Of the rebel army:
BUFFALO sRRrSG,
"MEcHLHNBuRa COUNTY, Va, Aug. II.
you ask my views Of the future course
and future interests Of us all. The case Is
so plain that very little can be said or written
upon II.
1--WE of the South referred the question at
issue between us and the United States to
the arbitrament Of the sword. The decision
has been made, and 1t Is against us. We
must acquiesce in that decision, accept II as
final, and recognize the fact that Virginia Is
again one Of the United States. Our duties
and interests coincide. We shall consult the
one and perform the other by doing all we
can TO promote the welfare Of our neighbors,
and to restore prosperity to the country.
1--WE should at once commence the duties
Of peaceful citizens by entering upon some
useful pursuit, qualifying ourselves to vote,
IL possible, and at the polls our votes should
be cast for conservative men-men who un-
derstand and will maintain the interests of
Virginia as one Of the United States. This
is the course which have recommended to
all those with whom have conversed on the
subject, and that which have adopted for
myself as far as practicable.
Very truly, yours,
~. E. JOHNSTON"
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-25

STILL THEY CoME.-0ver II, 900 passen-
gers have landed at Castle Garden since the
LIST instant. Of this great number several
hundred Immediately departed for Richmond
and other cities in the Southern States, where
they intend engaging in farming. Among
these were 200 Swedos utterly ignorant of our
language they can still render essential SER
vice in tilling the soil. About 200 Swiss and
Polish passengers have recently arrived, and
thousands are expected. These persons leave
their native land, many Of them in exile for
political offences, and they seek our hospita-
Bile shores to escape the tyranny under which
they have long bowed. They have as a gen.
eral thing no money, but seem to show a
laudable spirit in at once seeking employ.
ment In this they very seldom fail ior il
they are not needed here, there are plenty
of avenues already opened and yet to open
in the South and West. No man need be
long idle if he diligently seeks employment.
". y. Journal Of Commerce.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-08-25
Kentucky Election.

The more We look at It the better II looks.
The Frankfort latest figures
which indicate very strongly that the
amendment was carried-are as follows:
In 100 counties the official vote for Treas
urer foots up as follows:
J, II. Garrard, Opposition. ,S3j
WIN. l.. Neale, Union. On.....................39, CAT
Garrard's majority Observation-Disclosures. ,ess
The following counties are yet to hear from:
First Congressional district, Ballard. In
Eighth district, Perry, Breathitt, Letcher,
Harlan and Wolfe. In Ninth district,
Greenup, johnson, Floyd and Magofin. In
all, ten counties.
We have heard, unofhcially, from all the
counties in the Eighth Congressional district,
which give Eeale 1905 majority.
We have also heard, unofiicially, from
Greenup, in the Ninth Congressional district,
which gives Noale over 400 majority. From
johnson, Floyd and Magofin we have heard
nothing, but believe Neale will get q small
majority in each.
We have also heard, unofficially, from Bal
lard, in the First Congressional district, and
Garrard's majority is said to be about 200
yotes