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FOR SALE OR RENT.

IN THE TOWN OF GREENSBORO, n. C.
The house in which now reside, containing be-
low stairs five rooms, neatly plastered and parered
Attached to it is good lot Of acres, stable for
horses, house, hen, meat hog, store and smoke
houses with pump in the yard.
Also, three new HOUSES AND LOTS adjoining
where reside-each containing four rooms, kitchen
smoke, hog and hen houses. Each lot contains
about J acre.
Also near to the railroad depot, two NEW HOUS-
ES AND LOTS Each house has four rooms, hen
hog and store house. Each lot contains about two
acres. These houses now occupied by Mr. Leo
and Mr. Hogue.
Also, The FARM near the depot, Containing 80
acres. on which is log house, kitchen and stable
The Farm is in frsrate order has been newly fenced
drained and heavily MANFRED. On the Farm is one
of the BEST ORCHARDS in the county.
Also for sale, 6rstrate Mules, irstrate Wagons,
Cows, Harness, PIows, Shovels, Ladders, House
hold Furniture, Carpets; Clocks, Paintings, Engra-
Wings Piano Forte, Chairs, &c.
TERMS: For the Houses and Land, the terms will
be made known the day of sale.
For the Household Property, the terms will be
Cash.
Application to be made TO me in Greensboro, and
in nav absence, to John A. Gmer, ESQ., Greensboro
Aug %, 1865 2t HUGH RICE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-29

Having secured the services of Mr. G. D. FERGU-
SON, who has had an experience of over twenty
years in some of the largest establishments North
and South, L am prepared TO attend to Watch max
ing in all its varieties. Cronometors duplex hori-
zonta patent detached levers and every other kind
of Watch known will be promptly repaired.
Also having associated with me in business. ME-
d. w. SKIES, whose courtesy of manner and as
siduity to and efficiency in business in all its de-
partments, justify me in hoping that with my own
and friends will rally beneath the expanded wings
of the time-honored Eagle WHICH scars above them
and my door R. w. BECKWITH
N. B.-Highest price paid for one hundred thou
sand pennyweights of gold dust.
Aug. %, 1865. em
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-29

Nor VERY Observation-Disclosures from the fol-
lowing it appears that some of the Northern peo-
pie don't love the negro extraordinary well
after all. The Louisville Democrat speaking of
affairs in Indiana, says:
AT latest accounts negroes were fleeing from
Evansville in all directions, being fearful of being
killed by the citizens. The citizens beat them
wherever they can catch them, and they seem
determined, since the brutal outrage of two ne
groes upon the person of white lady on Sunday.
to rid the city entirely of them. On Monday night
a crowd made rush for the steamer Carrie to
clean out the negroes but fortunately they were
non est. The widest excitement prevailed when
the Lady Grace left there. She arrived here yes
terday. and reports that the negroes are scared
almost out of their wits. They coming away
on boats and taking to the woods.
We learn that the military authorities at
tempting to put a stop to the proceedings of the
mob Several negroes have been killed or hung,
and an order has been issued compelling all the
negroes to leave the town, and all persons who
have them in their employ ordered to discharge
and drive them from their premises"
If this had occurred in Southern State, the
Northern papers would have sent up terrible
howl of indignation.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-29

| GEN. LEE.-The Chicago Republican fedited
by C. A. Dana, late Assistant Secretary of WARY
contains article complaining of the terms
made by Gen. Grant with Gen. Lee at the sur
render of the Army of Northern Virginia 1t
blames Grant for permitting parole to be given
Lee and his men which protects them from arrest
aud punishment, but says that inasmuch as the
bargain was made the Government decided to
stand by it in good faith The article, we sup
pose shows what the opinion of the Secretary of
War was at the time of the surrender. viz: hos
tility to Gen. Grants terms. and it also shows
that the writer entertains malicious feelings for
Gen. Lee especially. Here is extract:
$50 long General Lee remains in this coun-
try, and Is allowed not only to go about without
punishment. but to proclaim dsloyal and obnox-
ious opinions, such as he fought for against the
United States, there will always be feeling Of
dissatisfaction among loyal citizens. There is
something intensely CALLING in the fact that the
articles of convention between him and Grant
were SO loosely worded to afford loophoe for
the escape of such "a traitor from the clutches of
the law. Nothing could have been more unfortu-
nate than this clerical lapsus. 1t furnishes what
would otherwise have been the spotless glory of
the surrender on the part of our great General.
little lawyer cunning, less magnanmty and
generosity toward cruel and unscrupulous foe
whom he had already vanquished, whose armies
were at his mercy, outgeneraled and beaten at
every point. would have left the rebel chief. who
was the intellect and the heart of the ferocious
war waged against US, to be dealt with according
to the forms and usages of law.
AS the stands, Gen. Grant. whose
presence in the field is inspiration, and whose
battles conquests, suffered himself to be
drawn in to amnesty. The result is, that our
Government decided to accept the literal reading
of the convention, and to permit that arch traitor
to the Union to 60 at large, without arrest or
trouble
We think it would be hard work to prove that
Gen. Lee cruel or that he has used disloyal
language since the surrender .
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-29

CIVIL AND MILITARY LAw.-We occupy con-
siderable space on our outside with a correspon-
dence between Gov. Holden and Maj Gen. Ruger
the subject of civil and military law. The
subject is important one to the citizens of this
State, and we hope all will read the correspon-
denee. We are gratiied that Gov. Holden in
sists on the trial of citizens by civil tribunals in
stead of by military commissions. The Governor
sustains this claim with what consider in
controvertible argument. and we sure that his
course will meet the appreciation of the people
generally. Inasmuch as Gen. Ruger contends
for the right to try citizens by military courts,
the Governor has referred the matter TO the Pre-
silent for his decision.
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IA The Washington correspondence of the
Boston Post. of the 18th inst. states:

IA The Washington correspondence of the
Boston Post, of the 18th inst, states:
general Schofeld, commanding the Depart
ment of North Carolina, arrived in town this
morning. Those who have conversed with the
General state that affairs in North Carolina are
much more satisfactory thsn is represented 10
the malicious Associated Press dispatches from
Raleigh"
The Washington Chronicle, speaking Of the
mendacious Raleigh correspondent of the Asso-
cia:ed-Prcss, says:
"Will somebody let the world know who is
this correspondent of the Associated Press If
he is the same who, during the war, became
famous as manufacturer of bogus news from
Newborn, no one will be surprised at anything
that may emanate from that quarter. Let US
have his name"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-29

FREIGETING.-It will be seen by ADVERTISE
ment in this paper that the Southern Express
Company" is prepared to transport freight of all
kinds in almost any direction. 1t seems that
shippers find it safer to send by Express than by
the ordinary Railroad conveyance. Complaints
are made that goods are stolen from the cars on
the Road between Raleigh and Newbern. and on
other lines the delay and uncertainty is so great
as to operate to the injury of shippers. This
ought not to be So but is, persons obliged
to employ the Express a matter of security.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-29

IT, We learn that the Bank of North Carolina
will have but two Banking Houses in the State
hereafter-one at Raleigh and the other at Char
lotto. C. Dewey cashier at Raleigh, Thomas W
Dewey cashier at Charlotte. The effects of the
Bank west of Greensboro to be removed to Char
lottp, and those east of Greensboro to Raleigh.
w II II Tucker has been appointed Director
of the Bank at Raleigh, in place of c. R. Thomas
resigned.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-29

NORTH CAROLINA APPoINTMENTs.-TheP Pre-
sident has appointed George w. Brooks, of Pas
quotank county, United States District Judge
Daniel r. Goodloe, CT Washington City, United
States Marshal; and Darius H. Starbuck. OF
Forsyth county, United States Attorney for the
District of the State of North Carolina.
Messrs. Dick, Richardson aud Mason, previ-
ously appointed to fill the above-named offices,
could not take the prescribed OATH
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-29

NOTHING OF Tive are informed that the
people in some of the surrounding counties have
been considerably alarmed by reports of war be-
tween the United States and France, and that
President johnson had ordered draft for 80, 600
nenin this State. Ifpeople would take the news
papers more generally than they are now doing,
they would not be humbugged by false reports
carried about by ignorant persons. Instead of
wanting more troops, the authorities are every
day disbanding troops and sending them home.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-29
North Carolina Land Agency
)F BATTLE, HECK & CO.

OF BATTLE, HECK & CO.
Dwellings, Plantations, Mining and Manufacturing
Property sold by this Company. Property entrusted
to will be advertised free of cost in the N. G.
Advertiser, which circulatcs all the Union.
For further particulars apply at Branch Bank to
THOS. w. DEWEY, Agent
August %, 1865. At
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Announcement.

A number of loyal citizens respectfully recon
mend for seats in the ensuing State Conventio
their worthy fellow citizens, Professor KERR ar
DR.. C. J. FOX.
August %, 1855 4t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-29

BUSINESS IN CHAKLOTTE.-We refer to our
advertising columns as evidence that business is
increasing in this town. 1t reminds one of old
times to pass through our streets and the
hustle caused by the receipt of New Goods and
the Stores crowded with buyers. Houses both
for stores and dwellings, are in great demand.
Our merchants are every day receiving Dry
Goods and Groceries, and are ready to supply
the public ''cheap for cash. There's life in
the old land yet"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-29

: We have placed in the hands of Mr. Samuel P.
Alexander for collection all the Notes and Accounts
of Brown-Iqte Co.; Brown Stitt, and Brown,
Stitt Coz All persons indebted to either of the
above nana4d firms requested to call and make
payment tofMr. Alexander while they can do so.
J. L. BROWN, :
J. III. TATE,
W. E. STITT.
August 2e, 1865. lmpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-29
First National Bank of Charlotte,

This Institution will commence operations on OIL
about st September.
1t will discount inland and foreign Bills of Ex-
change, receive deposits, attend to collections, and
do general Banking Business.
THOS. w. DEWEY, Cashier.
August %, 1865 1T
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-29
RLACKSMITHING.

The undersigned takes pleasure in informingthe
citizens of Charlotte and the public generally, that
he has removed his Shops to the house below the
Mint, where he is pfepOred TO execute all work Ia
his line with neatness and dispatch. Having se-
cured the services of the choicest workmen he feels
confident of giving entire satisfaction
par Particular attention paid TO the Shooting of
Horses. W. v: DUNN.
Aug. %, 1866. I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-29

THE PRESIDENTS VIsIT.-The citizens of
Raleigh intend inviting President johnson to visit
that city, if he should visit Richmond this Fall
as it is reported he will IF he visits Raleigh, we
hope he will extend his journey in this direction
and give Charlotte. the real .'cradle, of Liberty
a call. Our people would be glad to see live
President and we know they would give him a
handsome reception. This is his native State,
and we hope the President will take occasion to
visit it, and see for himself that not as bad
AS the Raleigh correspondent of the Associated
Press represents US to be.
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Tanners Wanted.

/ wish to employ two Tanners, white men. Ad
dress ME Cureton's Store, S. c.. via Pneyille,
c., or apply at the Democrat Office.
B. J. CURETON.
August %, 1865 At
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TAKE NOTICE.

The Committee to administer the Amnesty Oath
for Charlotte and Harrisburg Beats will meet at the
Branch Bank every Friday and Saturday till the day
of election. Persons intending to qualify voters
must wait until the of election to do
b. w. ALEXANDER,
THOS. w. DEWEY,
Aug %. 1865 st WM TRELOAR
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-29
OLD TINEES.
T. H. BREM

at his Ola Stand
With a general stock of GOODS, at Wholesale and
retail, for CASH. 80
am permanently settled as a Merchant IN Char
lotte and will sell Goods CHEAP as tbs
CHEAPEST. Come and see my Goods.
Ral T.. H BREM
EsF We are in the employment Of T. II. Brem,
and respectfully ask ourold friends to call and see
- " WV 'N'''' IL. BROWN,
W. f. STITT. :.
August 90 1885
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-29
FORM OF THE PARDON GRANTED BY THE
DpESJnENT


Andrew johnson, President of the United States of
America to all whom these presents may come,
greeting:
Whereas, - of -, by taking part in the late
rebellion against the Government of the o. States,
has made himself liable to heavy pains and penal
ties and whereas the circumstances of his case
ders him a proper object of Executive clemency:
Now, therefore, be il known, That I, Andrew
Johnson President of the United States of America,
in consideration of the premises divers good and
sufficient reasons me thereunto moving. do hereby
grant unto the said - a full pardon and amnes-
ty for all offences by him committed, arising from
participation direct implied in the said rebellion
conditioned as follows, nNnely This pardon to be-
gin and take effect from the day on which the said
- shall take the oath prescribed ia the procla-
nation Of the President, dated May 90, 1865, and 10
be void and of no effect Ethe said - shall here
after, at any time, acquire any property whatever in
slaves make use of slave labor and that he first
pay all costs which may have accrued in any pro-
ceedings hitherto instituted against his person or
property.
And upon the further condition, That the said
- shall notify the Secretary of State, in writing,
that he has received and accepted the foregoing
pardon.
In testimony whereof, have hereuuto signed my
and caused the seal of the United States to be
affixed. Done at the city of Washington, this - day
of -, A d 1865, and Of the Indepe ndence of the
United States the Goth ANDREW JOHNSON
By the President, VIM H Seward, Secy of State
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-29
CONFEDERATE MONEY.

The following table shows the price of gold for
Confederate currency in Augusta, Ga, at various
times from the breaking to the close of the
The record was kept b. broker long doing business
in that city:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-29
BANK NOTES WANTED.

Thu highest market price paid for Bank Notes,
Gold and Silver and old N G Coupons.
Apply 10 THOS. w. DEWEY,
at Branch Bank n. c., Charlotte.
August %, 1865 At
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MARRIED.,

In this county, on the 7th instant, by Rev. r. Z
Johnston, Mr. Joseph L, Weeks to Miss Maggie r.
daughter of James B. Robinson, Esq.
In Winston, the 18th instant: Prof Theo: F
Wolfe, formerly of Raleigh, to Miss Addie f. Suss-
dOrf
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FOR SALE.

Three fine DWELLING HOUSES, one already wei
furnished. For particulars enquire at this office.
August %, 1865. 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-29

NATIONAL BANK.-The first National Bank
established in North Carolina, will commence
business in Charlotte the LIST of September.
That clever and accommodating individual. ''Thos
w Dewey, Cashier" will be on hand to handle
1.-The paper and attend to customers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-29

No man in Virginia. however popular and able,
should become a candidate for Congress- unless
he feels assured that he can find ready admission
into Congress This, re knor, original Sc
cessonist or prominent Confederate officer can
do. The perils which environ require that we
should speak upon this subject in the plainest
possible language, and we have tried to do So
Richmond Times.
The same may be said of other Southern States
However much majority of the people might
prefer "Confederate officer or .secessionist"
we think it would be waste of time to elect such
at present.
CONVENTION CANDIDATEs.-InP Person county,
Judge Reade is a candidate for the State Conven-
ton without opposition. Rutherford and Polk
counties, Gen. G. " Logan and Col. G L Harris
Guilford county. R. P. Dick. D. F. Caldwell,
Rev. n. II. d. Wilson and Jonathan Harris.
1t will be seen by advertisement. that Professor
Kerr and DIR. Fox arc announced candidates
IN this county.
TRUE.-A correspondent Of the N. Y. Herald,
writing from Charleston. says:
1T is wrong to suppose, alleged by some
letter writer's, that there Is at the South general
feeling of hostility towards the blacks. They
may act in such manner to create such
feeling; but at present it does not exist. We
know that there is an earnest desire for their well
fare and sincere regret that they not educa-
tionally and mentally prepared fos the freedom so
suddenly thrust upon them AS it is. liberty with
them too often runs into RIGHTEOUSNESS; and
are certain that in the upheavings of our social
fabric. under the transitions ns the past few
months, the white ra has thus fat been the chief
sufferer, bnt has nohly and without murmur
stood the shock. and done its full duty kindly and
faithfully to those long accustomed to its care.
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FRUIT.-During the present season we have
Teceived presents of fine fruit from E Caldwell,
NJ d Johnston. II T Davidson, Rev. John Hunter,
Jno N Lee, w Reid and other friends whose
names do not now recollect We appreciate
their kind remembrance of us.
% We are indebted to Mr.. L. F. Bates, Super
'ntendent of the Express Company. and to Mr..
Whitehurst Messenger. for papers in advance of
the muil.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-29
SCHOOL.

MISS HARRIET MOORE will open a School in
Judge Osborne's Office, on Friday thosst of Septem-
Der. The ordinary English branches will be
taught
Charlotte, Aug. %, 1865 2tpd
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LIFE INSURANCE.

The North Carolina Life Insurance Company hav-
ing rc-organizcd and resumed business, is now pre-
pared to insure persons for term of years. for
life to amount of S. 900.
Applications received at Branch Bank of North
Carolina by TIIOS. w. DEWEY,
August %, 1865. At Agent
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-29

ARREsrED.-Bishop Lay, of the Episcopal
Church, was arrested on Thursday last at his
home in Lincolnton, by U. S. officers sent for
that purpose, and on Thursday passed through
this place under guard for Washington.
Bishop Lay tho Bishop of Arkansas, but
has been temporarily residing at Lincolnton, N.
c.. for months past. The cause of his ar
rest is unknown to all except the authorities.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-29

HEAR Both SIDEs.-We see it stated by
various correspondents that 1.-The Government in
tends giving Jefferson Davis fair trial" There
fore feel it duty to say that, if the assas-
sination of President Lincoln and the evidence
already taken in the case, is to have bearing in
the trial, witnesses be procured at this place
whose testimony will show that Mr.. Davis, and
members of his Cabinet expressed decided dis
appreciation and Reproduction of the assassination
of the President of the United States. Fair play
is jewell at any time and in any place-we be-
lieve President johnson intends to allow " fair
play'-and we respectfully request that the wit
nesses alluded to be summoned and permitted to
testify. Certainly will object
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-08-29

MISSISSIPPI CONVENTION The Constitutions
al Amendment Abolishing Slaoery Passed -
The following constitutional amendment has just
passed the Convention by vote of 81 to IL:
"The institution of slavery having been de-
stroyed in the State of Mississippi, neither slavery
or involuntary servitade, otherwise than for the
punishment of crime, whereof the party shall have
been duly convicted, shall hereafter exist in this
State and the Legislature, at its next session. and
thereafter as the public welfare shall require,
shall provide by law for the protection and secu-
rity of the persons and property of the freedmen
of the State, and guard them and the State
against any evil that may arise from their Sudden
emancipation"
Jackson, Aug. % The State Convention to-
day passed an ordinance declaring null and void
the ordinance of secession, and repeating all ordi-
nances enacted by the Convention of 1861, ex-
cept the revenue ordinance, which is left for the
action of the Legislature. No other business of
importance was transacted.
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Branch Bank of N. C., Charlotte.

This Institution will resume business at their
Banking House on the lst September. The Notes
of the Bank of North Carolina and Bank Of the State
will be redeemed in Gold at rates to be made known
application. TIIOS. w. DEWEY,
August %, 1865 At Cashier
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WALTON HOUSE,
MOrgantOn. N. c..

The undersigned, having leased the above Hotel
for q number of years, re6tiing II and putt
ing il in good order for the accommodation of the
public. Those who wish to visit horgauton anil
enioy the fresh Mountain breeze, will find at the
Walton House good, comfortable Room and the
best furnished table in the State.
HUNT & WALTON.
August %, 1866 3m