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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17
.EwIs S. WILLIAMS. WIN. G. NOBLE. RoBT. M GATE
WILLIAMS, NOBLE & OATES,
General Commission Merchants,

No. I26 Pedr Treet,
NEW YORK
Special attention given to the sale ofCotton, To-
bacco, Naval Stores, Yarn and Domestics.
REFERENCES
Davis, Rhodes & Co, New York,
"A Stokes Go, Richmond, Va
John Lyon, Petersburg, Va.
Sutherland, Danville, Va.
John DAVIS, Lynchburg, Va.
John Wilkes, Priest. lst Ma. Bank, Charlotte NC
G Dewey, Cashier State Bank, Raleigh, N. C.s.
Hughes & Dill, Newbern, N. G..
G Williams & Co, Charleston, S. c.
RMJohnston, Prest. Elk. Bank, Columbia, sc.
Phinizy 4 Clayton, Augusta, Ga.
John Ross Son. Macon, Ga.
F " Gilmer, Montgomery, Ala.
Hamilton, Young & Rush, Mobile, Ala.
Charles Baskerville, Columbus, Miss.
w Williams Co, Fayetteville, N. c.
September IL, 1865
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NOTICE.

respectfully tender my professional services in
ne practice of Medicine and Surgery, to the citi-
zens of Charlotte aud the surrounding country.
Office over the Charlotte Bank.
ROBERT GIBBON, NJ. D..
May 90 1865. If
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@. G.. PARSLEY & Co.,
Commission Merchants

AND IMPORTERS OF SUGAR, COFFEE AND
MOLASSES,
No. 6 North Water ST., WILMINGTON, n. g.,
Will give prompt personal attention to all business
entrusted. to their
Consignments of Raw Cotton, Cotton Yarns, Do
mestics, Tobacco Naval Stores, Flour, and other
country produce are solicited.
When desired, produce will be shipped to our
correspondents in Europe or the Northern cities, and
liberal cash advances made thereon.
Wilmington, N. c., Oct.2, l865-pd
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New GOODS.

M ew &oodS.
G.. WI. QUERY,
Nert Door to Springs Corner
Has Just received and opened extensive assort-
ment of
DRY GOODS,
consisting of Calicoes, DeLans, Merinoes Poplins,
Flannes, Apaccas, Cashmeres, Jacconetts, Lawns,
Swiss MGslins,
: Balmoral Skirts, Hoop Skirts,
Linen Handkerchief, collars, cuffs: Also, CONF
plete assortment of Ladies, Gentlemen's, Misses,
Boys, Youths and childrens'
Boots, Shoes and Caters;
together with great variety Of HATS, of all styles
and prices all of which will be sold at extremely
low Prices.
A few dozen Cotton Cards.
Please give. me call, 1 charge nothing for
showing my Goods, being determined tc please and
sell to the public.
Sept ID, 1865 If G. NJ QUERY.
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Dissolution 81 Partnership.
The Partnership heretofore existing between.
Abraham WE'LL and Simon Anathan, under the
name and style of WE'LL & ANATHAN, is this day
(Sept. lst) dissolved by mutual consent.
All parties indebted to the said firm will please
make payment to the said ABRAHAM WE'LL, who
is alone authorized receive the same; and all per-
having claims against said firm will present them
tohim for settlement. ABRAHAM WE'LL,
SIMON ANATHAN.
Sept Is, 1865. Pm
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SADDLES & HARNESS
L. W. OSBORNE,

l.. W. USBUKNE,
WITH HoUsToN & HUNTER,]
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. fall descriptions, that will compare with
any for durability and neatness.
Repairing done with Dispatch.
RGy@ All kinds of Produce taken in exchange for
work.
One door above the Charlotte Hotel, Charlotte,
n c.
Sept 25 1865. St
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Great Bargain i'm
COTTON MACHINERY.

The Beaver Creek Manufacturing Company offers
for sale
10 Cards; 80 inch Iron Cylinders and Doffers with
their clothing, each S225.
IS Spinning Frames, "Danforth's, u 90 Spindles
each, $240 each.
6 List speeders u Spindles each, $3.50 each
80 "A Looms, $25 each
The above machinery can be seen in operation
for the next As days at the Beaver Greek Factory.
JOHN Fl. HALL
President Beaver Creek Mfg Co
Fayetteville, N. O., Sept 25. At
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17
COTTON CARDS.

COIiON CARDS.
-wnMNsros, N. G., 3Oth Aug. 1866.
THoEAs NJ. Cook, Esq,
Editor Wilmington Herald
SIR: For the benefit of the public please insert
the enclosed letter, received from Mr.. John White
more -
w. H. Bell,
Successor to Jno. WhittemoTe q Co..
MANUFACTURER OF
CARD THING,
DEALER IN
Manufacturers Supplies, Cotton and Wooden
Machinery, de-, No. 81 Maiden Lane.
NEW York Cry, Gath Aug 1865.
MEssRs. SHAcKELFoRD, HAAS Co,
Gentlemen: A. the request of Mr w II Bell, I
write you in regard to his suecessorship TO she
ufaeture of the John Whttemore Cotton Cards. 1
can say that have been at the head or his estab-
ishnent since January lst 1868, and am sill supsr-
intending his business.
Respectfully yours,
JOHN WHITTEMORE.
In addition to this we caution the public that all
genuine "Wbittemore Cards" branded "John
Whittemore."
The spurious branded simply "Whinemors"
and respectfully invite all dealers to call and ex-
anime the brand Of our genuine Card.
SHACKELF0RD, HAAS CO.,
Sole Agents for the United States,
For "John Whttemore's" Cotton Cards.
Sept II, 1865 3m
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NEW STORE, NEW FIRM. AND
NEW GOOD

NEW SlUAEs NEW FIRM, AND
NEW GOOD 9!
DULss &C @DILI&,
Have just opened an assortment of Goods adapted
to the wants of the public, at their New Store op
posite the Court House.
Hats and Caps.
Ladies and Gentlemen in want of Hats caps,
cannot fail to be suited, assortment has been
carefully selected by ourselves.
Shoes.
We have on hand Ladies' and Gentlemen's Shoes
of almost every quality.
Glass and Crockery Ware.
Such as Tumbers, Goblets, Casiors, Kerosene
Lamps, Dishes, Plates, Cups and Saucers, &C, &c.
Those in need of such articles will do well to give
US call before purchasing elsewhere.
Dry Goods and Fancy Articles.
Call and our stock. Weare sure the public
will be pleased with the selections.
We have also assortment Of
Hardware,
such 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 cid Kerosene
Lamps without the least danger
The above articles, and many others not enumer-
ated we intend to sell at TIE lowest Cash prices.
Please give US call
Country Produce taken in exchange for Goods or
bought at market prices.
DULs & HEILIG
Sept II, 1865
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THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Of Charlotte, n. G.
BOARD OF DIREcToRs.
Orgdnazed Augu

BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
John Wilkes, President, Guon,
T. W Dewey Cashier, Nye Hutchison,
Thos Brem, Jno Springs,
John Mcdonald,
This Bank having been duly organized, is now
prepared to transact a General Bankings and Ex-
change Business
This Bank will buy the Notes of most of the South
ern Banks; will give prompt attention to COLLECTIONS
on this or other accessible points, to the adjustment
of old claims and receive any other business that
can be attended to by this Association.
u S. Revenue Stamps for sale; Gold and Silver
coin and Bank Bills bought and cold
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ACAuLAY

J. +, ~STENHoUsE, ALLAN. MAcAULAY,
1. AT our Old stand,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERS
AND COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
Purchase and sell Cotton and all other Produce.
Business entrusted to us shall command our usual
prompt personal attention.
STENHOUSE & MACAULAYI
Charlotte, Aug IA, 1865
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DIR. j. III. Wayt,
DENTIST.

Has resumed practice, and will be glad to see old
customers and others at his Office, next door to
Chas. Overman, Esq, in the building formerly &C.
cupied by VIM A. Owens, deceased.
June 10 1865 If
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NOTICE.-Obishary notices exceeding a few
lines in length, charged advertising rates pay
able in advance.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17

BLUE STONE. BLUE STONE!!
For sale at
SCARR'S DRUG STORE.
August %, 1865.
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Passengers by this line will leave CHARLOTTE
at 3 O'Clock p. M, arrive at Raleigh at 30 a.
Leave RALEIGH at 5 o'clock a. M, arrive at Gas
ton II a. m. Leave CASTOR at p. M, arrive at
Petersburg $50 p. and leave that night for Rich
mond and the North, or stay in Petersburg, get a
good nights and take he' cars for City Point,
connecting with the James River Steamers for
Northern points.
Passengers for Western or Southern. points will
leave Petersburg at $50 o'clock a. M, arrive at
CASTOR II m. Leave CASTOR at IL a. M. arrive
at Raleigh.a p. m. Leave Raleigh at 7.40 p. m.
and a.. o.
Passengers respectfully requested to get Tick
cts before entering the cars.
e: WILKES,
Eng. and Supt NC. r. R.
A. JOHNSON,
Supt. Raleigh h CASTOR r. R.
r. NJ. DUNLOP,
Supt Petersburg & Weldon R. R.
August %, 1865 If
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To Railroad Companies.

Sept Is, 1865
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-08-24
The Atlantic Telegraph.

This great enterprise, from which so much
was hoped by the reading and commercial
world, has again disappointed the efforts of
its projectors. The cable, after having been
successfully laid for two-thirds ofthe distance
from Ireland to Newfoundland, was broken,
and is now probably a total loss. A Asynopsis
of the diary of Cyrus w. Field, who was on
the Great Eastern, has been telegraphed
from Hearts Content, confirming the fears
that were grounded upon the news received
from Europe. The great ship left Valentia
on the 23d of July, and moved slowly west
ward, attended by the war-steamers Terrible
and Sphinx. On the 29th a serious inter-
ruption occurred, caused by piece of iron
wire having been driven through the cable
This was repaired, and the communication
was perfectly restored On Wednesday the
second ofAugust, came the grand catastrophe.
which is thus described
Wednesday, Aug. AT S27 A, NJ, on
resumlng the insulation tests, it was discov-
cred that there was partial loss of insulation.
The ship was soon afterwards stopped, and
the cable transferred to the pcking-up gear
at The bows. The operation of hauling in
commenced. BY noon The engine used for
picking up stopped for want of water for
time. Two miles of it was re-
covered, and the cable was cut to see
whether the fault had come on board. At a
bout 12.30 p. NJ, the cable caught and
chated on the mouth ofthe "horse pipe" and
was with considerable difficulty removed.
and at 1875 it parted on board where it
was injured, just behind the shoppers, and in
4 moment the end disappeared in the wa
ter.
The distance from Valentia at this time
was 1868 miles, and from Newfoundland 800 |
niles. The Great Eastern Immediately
steamed back twelve miles and began to dra
with grapnel for the cable The depth of
water was over two miles, The cable was
caught up from the bottom of the ocean, and
irew up more than halfway to the surface,
when the mach inery gave way and all was
osl again. This operation was repeated on
he sth and the llth of August, when the
anne misfortune occurred On the evening
II the llth, the supply of rope on the Great
Eastern not being sufficient to resume grap-
lelllng, so much having been lost, it was de-
'lded that she should at once return to Eng
and. This will probably be the last of the
present cable, some of which may possibly be
ecovered by running under from Valentia.
t is heavy blow TO the stockholders, and a
eep disappointment to those who hoped
hat the two continents were at last to be
oined by an electric nerve.
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General Cameron and jeff Dav;,

"a very curlons remIniscence of the re.
bellion has been revived by the Harris.
burg Telegraph. ltappears that in 1880
when jeff. Davis was threatening dos.
truction to the North as the result of 90.
cession, he one day, in an animated con-
versation with General Simon Cameron
exclaimed: "When the South secede,
such paralysis will fall upon Northern
enterprise, that the grass will grow in
the streets of your Northern cities w-
The retort was instant the General re-.
piled "Mr. Davis, if the Southern State.
secede, utter runin will fall on your sec.
ton. Your slaves will be liberated and
will assist in your destruction. The North
will not be ruined, but, l will with INV
own hands, plant corn in the streets Of
Charleston the cradle Of treason" True
to his promise, in the spring of this year.
when Gen. Cameron visited the South
he did plant the corn, hired soldier t..
attend to it, and has just received tbs
following note from Major General Hatch.
commanding our forces in Charleston
Charleston, S. c., July 21. 1865
Hon. Simon Cameron-Dear Sir: shin
to-day by Adms' Express, four ears Of
corn, the product of the grain planted BY
yourself, in the early part of April. It j.
poor corn at the best, probably owing to
the soil. 1t received every care from the
gardener at the hospital, whose name is
given below
Very respectfully, Your obcdieut scr.
vent.
JoHN P. HATCH, B'v't Maj. Gen.
David Fitz Gibbon, Gardener,
I'VE have been presented, says the Tel.
egraph, with an ear Of the corn, which
we will be glad to exhibit to our visitors"
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The President and Chief Justice Chase
JeH. Davis Under Discussion,

Chief Justice Chase had long inter
view with President Johnson on Friday
evening, at the White Il Jgu.c. L is GEN
orally understood that lie subject under
discussion was what disrosison should be
made Of JEFF. Davis, whether he should
be tried by a civil court or military
commission, and whether the trial should
take place soon or be postponed till after
the conclusion Of the Wertz trial.
What conclusion was arrived at, Of
course, is unknown to the outside world !;
but it is fair to infer that nothing will be
done in Jeff's case until the Wertz trial
is concluded, and then some points which
are now problematical will have been pos
ltlvely determined, namely, whether
Wertz acted under orders of the socalIed
Confederate Government, which plea. it
is asserted by those who profess to know,
Wertz will bring forward as his defense
If this is established, and the respon-
slblllty for these atrocities is laid upon
Jet.,s shoulders, subsequent proceedings
in his case will be greatly simplifed-
There is little doubt that in this event #
would be decided to try him before 4
military commission upon these charges.
and those of completely in the assassina,
tlon OF President Lincoln, Of which it is
understood the Government has in its
possession strong evidence in addition to
that adduced Gu the trial Of the conspira-
tors.
In view of the present aspect of the
Wertz trial will last one month, if not
longer, Judging from the large number off
to be examined. Secondly, that
no proceedings will be taken in Jeff |
Davis case until after the conclusion of
the Wertz trial, as the developments of
that trial may have an important bear
ng IN the subsequent proceedings against
Davis. Thirdly, if he is tried for cruelty
70 Union prisoners or completely with the
it will be before a military
commission; and if he is arraigned for
reason, he will be tried before civil
court, most probably the United States
supreme Court, with Chief Justice Chase
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-08-24

RFThey are having lively time in New
hork just now, over the Development made
by The State census that the city has but
oO0,0OO inhabitants. For two or three wears
the Gothamites have been boasting that their
population was million at least, and some
Of them are terribly mortified to find that il
comes far short ofthat figure. Accusations
OF fraud against the census-taker are the
consequence, but the facts developed all 90
TO show that the enumeration is corroc,
Inc loudest bowls come from those politicians
VINO nave been able, by magnifying the pop-
OlatiOn' 10 procure an undue representation
Of the city IN the congressional and legisla.
tive apportionments.
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DE ED.

1t junction City, Kansas, Ju'y 21st,
1868, Thos, f. Gordon, only child of G,
f. and r. Gordon aged l6 months and
IL days.
"Tis thus the glory Of the morning
passeth away"
Oh /! how hard it is to gise up our sweet
dear. little ones to see thoss once spark
ling eyes now dim, and to this world for
ever closed in death ; and then to follow
them silently and mournfully to their last
meeting place, the grave there hide their
loving forms from our sight forever
Forever, did [ say ? No, no. Christ the
Saviour Of mankind while upon earth
took such in his arms, blessed them and
said ''suffer little children to come unto
me, for Of such is the kingdom of Heav-
en-" Again he says, "unless you be-
come as little child you can in no wise
enter the Kingdom of Heaven" OIL
then let US turn our fearful eyes away
from this world of sickness, sorrow, pain
and death, to that Celestial city, that
heavenly home prepared for all who put
their trust in God. To those dear pa
rents | would say stop, and think, what
have you in Heaven. Another bright,
winged angel has been added to the Heav-
enly choir; another pair of sweet little
hands are stretched out inviting you to
Your loss is great, but his gain
is greater,
The father and mother,
For Tommie weep no more,
For he sleeps where once did Jesus,
Vouchsafe to sleep before.
FRIEND.
August 18th 1865, Claude S. Van
Vliet, infant son of Sylvester and Hester
NJ. Van Vliet, aged IL months and 9
lays.
In Stroud township, on the 10th inst,
Mr.. George Wolfe, after a lingering i'll
ness, aged about 81 years.
In Smithfeld, on the 2lst inst, Mr..
John S. Armitage, aged 80 years, 5 mos.
md II days.
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a New Fowl.

A fearful giant in the shape of barn.
yard fowl has been introduced into Scot
land from Central India, called the "Be.
gum Gayusa,' cut of which is given
in the August number of the American
Agriculturalist. The male is thirty inch
es high, and appears like the Shanghai,
except that on tie head a couple of minute
horns arise, instead of comb, from .
heavy base which projects some distance
along the upper side Of the bill. The
wattles are also larger and fuller. The
chicken Of this kind of fowl, it is repor-
ted, grow to the weight Of eight pounds
at seven and eight months old-Iimbs Of
course included. We have no account Of
the laying properties.
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Mules.

The Government sales of Mules for the
remaining Wednesdays and Saturdays oI
this month, which are held at Champion
Bazar, in Race street, below 18th, com
prises animals of the first quality. The
mules of inferior quality were sold first.
Hence those desiring to purchase Mules
Of the best quality now have an excel
lent opportunity to do so. On Friday
last, at HoIkness's Bazaar, seventy five
head we're sold. The attendance was un-
usually large, and buyers were plenty,
making the bidding active and animated.
The prices ranged from $40 to $3.50, the
average being in the neighborhood of s95
TO S97.
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A Good Time.

Last Wednesday, the 10th inst, was
truly gala day for the children and their
friends of the Sabbath School connected
with the Presbyterian Church. of this
place. As early as o'clock in the morn
ing they began to gather at the Church,
and after some little delay were conveyed
to the grove selected for their annual pic
mic. Once there, the sound Of hammer
told of erecting tables, and the clatter of
dishes, and the abundant array of eatables,
of an abundant feast. The merry laugh
of childhood, and the ceaselss talking of
the ladies, and the more quiet fun of the
gentlemen told that all were happy.
At the hour of noon the Superintend-
ent's bell called together the sporting
children, and by little management they
were arranged around the well-flled table.
They, satisfied, others older, filled their
places, till about 500 had been bountiful-
ly feasted. The delightful day, the fine
grove with refreshing spring; the we'll
patronized swings, the abundant provis-
ions, the general good feeling made the
day one of social profit and pleasure
In the afternoon the cildren came togeth-
er to sing some beautiful hymns, and lis
ten to appropriate and entertaining speech
es by Lewis D. Vail, Esq, and Revs. Pax
son and Pierce. The day will no doubt
be remembered with pleasure by all who
were participants of its delight. The
whole company were safely returned home
before the threatened shower had fall
en-, and the children convinced that
such Sunday School pic mic is a grand
thing. May they enjoy many more of
them.-Com.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-08-24
The New Democratic Test.

We have seen six Northern Democratic
papers, and We find extacts in them from a
dozen others, taking open ground in favor Of
general sympathy for the four conspirators
lately hung by the Presidents order. after
the finding of the military court From
these sheets it would seem that to be a good
Democrat is to make common cause in de-
tense of the murderers of Lincoln. In the
North, Democracy is in sympathy with these
consplrators, and in the South Democracy
planned the movements of the assassins
Two OF these papers delicately attempt to
prove the innocense of the condemned. This
Is by no means strange, when we reflect
that Democratic papers, one and all, have
for four long years been on the side of the
common enemy.
The Democracy are beginning 10 stir
Iittle.-They have but few principals now
and they are embodied in the following
brief platform:
ReSotUed, That we are superior to color
ed citizens of Africcn descent.
ReS0toed, That we were mistaken when
we resolved that the South could not be
coerced.
ReSotUed, That if we had believed that our
two sided Chicago platform would have been
SO well understood we would have mada if
more ambiguous.
Resotned, That as the war is over. wei
are ready to join the Union party. and di.
vide the Offices.
ResotUed, That the Democracy ALWAYS
held the offices, and it is unconstitutional toI
laKe me advantage of our unpopuIarity and
RUE democrats out in their old age.
heSof0ed, That if Democrats rejoice over
the ASSASSINATION of Lincoln, 1t is not owing
70 c their exuberance of good feeling, but the
ieePest grlef,-Browalow's Wing.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1865-08-24

r. The triaI Of the commander Of the
horrible prison at Andersonyilie, a for
eigner, named We're, was commenced at
Washington, D. c., on the 21st inst, in
the room formerly occupied by the Court
Of Claims, in the Western front of the
Capitol, before military commission, Of
which MajOr-Gen. Wallace, is President,
Col. Chipman, is Judge-Advocate.
We're Is middle-aged man. apparent
ly between forty-6ve and ffty years Of
age, about five feet eight inches high, Of
thin, spare figure, dark hair, whiskers
and mogstacbe, slightly mixed with grey.
he has a high forehead, long nose, keen
piercing, dark eye, which wanders rest
lessly around the room, and his actions
betoten quick, nervous temperament
Witnesses by the thousands may he
found 10 testify to the inhumanity Of this
man, upon whom rests the blood stains Of
numberless patriot soldiers. Counsel of
the ablest kind TO be found among the
Rebel sympathizers Of the country have
been engaged TO defend him, but the
charges in his case are so well grounded
that there can be no hope of his escape
from a terrible retribution. The trial is
expected to last month.