davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14

AN OLD SroRY.-The worshippers of Nam
mon, says Constant;nople correspondent, have
discovered that there is another power beside
that of gold, and another God who is above the
idol of worldly wealth. During the time the
cholera lasted, it ptisble to see the fright of
those who used to boast that they had reli-
gion and no creed except that of Nature. The
young Turkish school of Moslcms, who had
many of them thrown off even the semblance of
belief in the Koran, were in a greater fright
of death than any men | ever saw. The chris
tians were bad enough, at least such among them
not few-who had led lives not exactly in
accordance with their creed The Armenian,
Latin, Greek, and other churches were crowded
every day with men and women hearing mass
and going to confession, who for months, per-
haps years, previously had never put foot inside
sacred edfce, Many Of the priests were ac-
tualy prevented going to administer to the dy-
ing, by the importantly of living for the conso-
lations Of religion. Now that all fear Of the
cholera has passed, every one has returned to
his old ways
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14

CURIOUS EFFECTS OF EPIDEMIcs.-The
visit of the cholera to Europe seems to be as
fatal to birds and beasts as to man. We hear
of wild birds as we'll as domestic beasts dying
in large plumbers. In England, sheep, COWS and
horses are visited as with plague. In Bel
GUM, poultry is attacked the same way In Pa
ris the dread of the cattle disease is such, ac-
cording to a correspondent of the London
Times, that all dogs running at large are to be
killed, lest they become agents for the transmits
sion Of the contagion. a common impression
is that these various forms of disease among the
lower animals, also the abundance of insects,
are precursor of cholera, and originate in a
vitiated atmosphere. The frequent shocks of
earthquakes denote that the magnetic and cleo
trio currents which course through nature are
producing great internal disturbance of the
globe, and the facts may be related to each
other as cause and Philadelphia Led-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14

"Wby is woman's tongue like place"
because nothing short of the power that Gre
ated it can stop it in its regular courses" The
man who perpetrated the above conundrum has
left for California. lie was pursued by forty
women; and forty broom sticks were picked up
in the harbor after the vessel left
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14
Will and Land for sale.

will sell on the premises, Saturday the 9Th
day of December twelve months credit, the MI
and Plantation on Twelve Mile Greek, in Union
county, containing 500 acres, belonging TO the
Estate Of Matthew Phifcr, decd formerly known a.
the William Houston place There 10 valuable Bot
tom aud Meadow Land OH the Tract; also Gold Veins
running through the Tract, il being adjoining tho
Davis and Phifer Gold Mines. Tho undersgned
will show the property to those wishing 10 look 81
it, i. F. HOUSTON, Rx'r.
Nov 10, 1905 4tpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14

~ Recent occurrences lead US to believe that
we were in error last week in saying that Gen.
Humphreys. the newly elected Governor of Mis-
sissippi, was a fayorte with the Washington au-
thorities. Gen. Humphreys was elected and
regularly installed as Governor but the other
day the Provisional Governor, Sharkey, received
orders from Washington to again assume control
in Mississippi, thus multiplying Gov. Humphreys
authority. The whole proceeding is strange
one, and indicates, we fear. that the people of
the South not to be relieved from trouble and
annoy ance yet awhile.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14
NOTICE.

On Thursday, 23d November, at the Riley place
IN Castor county, will sell publicly the following
property: Horses, Cattle, including fine Mich
Cows, Hogs, Fodder Hay, Household aud Kitchsa
Furniture, Cooking Stove, Farming Tools, &C.
Terms made known on day of sale. --
JAS. =. JOHNSTON.
Nov H. 1863 2t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14

| Planters CONFERENCE.-The see that
call for Convention of Farmers aud Planters
has been issued in Alabama, for the purpose OF
doing something towards regulating labor II
seems to us that such step might do vast
deal of good in this State. Why not have .
Planters Convention here, in which all former
slave owners, as we'll as those who we're not
shall be represented? The'subject interests all
the poor farmer as well as the rich What do
our farmers say ?-Ralei1h .Standdrd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14

A SAD CAsUALrr-Near this place, on Mon
day evening last. while returning home from
town, John Grubbs, respectable citizen Of this
County, came to his death by the fight of his
horses 1t is believed that in descending a hill,
a plank upon his wagon slipped upon the ami
mails, causing them to spring forward. Mr.
Grubbs, it seems in effort to remove the plank,
fell forward or was thrown upon the horses him
der parts, which becoming still more frightened,
ran furously dragging the unfortunate man, sus-
pended to the harness, lines o. gear, distance Of
some rods, where he vas found shockingly mu-
tilated and crushed, from the effects Of which he
died within a few hours.
The deceased was a kndshearted. honest, hon
orable, well disposed citizen. His loss is deeply
regretted by all his neighbors and friends Vim
stOn .SeRtiacl.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14

CLERKS AND SHERIFFs-In Lincoln county, l. ii
Lowrance is elected Sheriff, P Sheriff. Superior
Court Clerk, and tie vote between CLARK and
Haynes for County Court Clerk.
In CASTOR county, White is elected oherh
without opposition, John Carson Superior court
Clerk, and Ford County Court Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14
LIVERY STABLE
AND CARRIAGE MANUFACTORY.

The subscriber has few Horses and BuggieS
which he will hire to persons wanting couveyanees
Travellers will be sent 10 any point they may desire
50 Carriages and Buggies built and repaired. Also,
wagon work done at short notice,
My Shop is the old stand of Chas. Orerman..
CIIAS. WILSON. ~
Nov g. 1868 an
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Hotel for Rent-F S-DeWolfe, Administrator.
Notice-Jas + Johnston.
Livery Stable and Carriage neutrality-suspicious.
Wilson.
Call and See, Mcleod Steele.
Public Sale--L Smith, Executor.
Furniture at Auctions a Harris Aactioneer
Mill and Land for Sale-B Houston, Executor.
Land to Rent-W p Caldwell, Executor.
Administrators Notice-H G Reid.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14

Large numbers of Germans, Swedes and
Danes are pouring into Virginia But the sup
ply is not equal to the demand The price fixed
for their ser", ces as farm hands or !aborers Is
one hundred and fifty dollars year with food
and lodging, for men between twenty and fifty
years old, and for wonent one hundred dollars
more useful population, the condition of The
State considered, could not be had.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14

ToBACco.-A letter from the Commissioner OF
Internal Revenue, addressed to II. III. Helper,
the Assessor for this District, says:
,.'All manufactured tobacco in your district
should be inspected and branded prior to sale
and consumption, and you should direct all such
to be seized when found under conditions violat-
ing instructions"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14

Mr. Marcum, condemned to hard labor twelve
months, for shooting negro in this county some
months ago, upon the petition of numerous
citizens and the interposition of the Provisional
Governor in his behalf has been pardoned by
the President, and will be Immediately returned
to his home.-Rdleigh- Standard
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14
Land 10 Rent.

I will Rent the Plantation belonging to the late
DR.. D. T. Caldwell, p miles East of Charlotte, near
Sugar Creek Church. for the next year, on Saturday
the 9th November, ls65-at public auction, at the
public square in Charlotte.
W. p. CALDWELL, EK'r.
Nov IL, 1868
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14

NAIL AGENTS APPoINTED.-The foHnwing
Agents have been appointed on routes in North
Carolina
Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad, i Macy of
Raleigh; Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad
ii II McKeithen Of Wilmington; North Caro-
lima Railroad, Jesse l. Garrett of Raleigh; West
ern North Carolina Railroad, j Long of Com
pany Shops; Charlotte aud Columbia Railroad
L Lyles of Charlotte, and - Jones of Washing
ton, D. C.-Ro7eign S'anaerd.
Speaking Of the irreg aiarity of the mails, the
Hllsborough Recorder remarks:
There is scarcely day in which many pack
ages Of papers and letters are not brought mere
which ought to have gone farther up or down
the road. On Thursday of week before last,
especially, large portion Of the mail was of this
kind, embracing packages for al! portions of the
State Whether these irregularities are occa-
stoned by ignorance or carclessncss We cannot
say; perhaps little of both
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14

~ The Government sale of Mules, Horses,
Wagons. &c, takes place in Charlotte on the
Both of November. 1t is stated that all the sur
plus Government property will be disposed of at
TINT time.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14

SMALL Pox-We regret to learn that there
are several cases of small pox in this city or
rather on the outskirts, and also at Camp
Holmes. -Raleigh Sentinel
81 see villain in your face" said Western
judge to prisoner. "May it please your wor-
ship" replied the prisoner, "that is personal
reflection"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14

sES- Considering that probably no section of the
State strongly opposed to Gov Holden
heretofore than this section, think his present
in Mecklenbura and surrounding counties
good one. Last year Meeklenburg gave Holden
only lie votes ard Vance l690-now Holden gets
353 and Worth 534. Last year Holden did not
carry county in this sectien-now he carries
Cabarrus, CASTOR, and Gt is reportedl Union and
loses Lincoln by only IA votes. 1--WE have no re-
liable news as TO tho vote for Governor in Union
only rumor-1
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14
Public Sale.

will sell on the I'd day OF December, 1858, tho
following property belonging TO the EstHie OF the
late Joab p. Smith, deed, viz one Tract or Land,
miles from town, adjoining the lands or Col J A
Young, VI Johnston, Reid and others, containing
hundred acres more or less; Twenty five Of
which is in cultivation, balance wood land; IL un-
improved Town Lots lying In Sasthvile, b,
Two Horse Wagon,
Buggy and Harness,
Cow and Calf
Horse, Farming Utensils,
Sett of Carpenter Tools,
Household aud Kishen Furniture, and
Metal Syrup Mill.
All those indebted to said Estate requested 60
come forward and pay up, am anxious settle the
Estate as soon rs possible.
L. n. SMITH, Executor:
Nov - 1865 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14

~ Ex-Gov. John L. Mnnning and Gov
Perry have been elected U. S. Senators by tn
Legislature of South Carolina.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14

= The Editor of the Democrat is necessarily
obliged to be absent for the next week or two.
In his absence. the foreman of the Office, Mr.
Thos Ledwell is authorized to attend to any bus
mess connected with the office.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14

Jos IL Wilson elected Senator, and J NJ Hutchi-
son ana N9ht ID Whitley to the Commons without OPP
Posi'ion. Inc vote of the county stands. Wilson al,
Hutchinson 636 Whitley 80.
On the Convention Ordinances the Vote stands
Ant-seeession Ordinance Ratified 237 Anti-sccession
Anti-savery Rejected A
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14
Furniture at Auction.

A lot of Household and Kitchen Furniture will
be sold at Auction at the Public Square. Tues
day at 10 o'clock, Also, Wagon, Buggy, &c
s. A. HARRIS, Auctioneer.
Nov l2, 1865. ltpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14

The LEGISLATURE of North Carolina will
convene in Raleigh ON the 4th Monday of No
vember
Congress assemblies on the first Monday in
December.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14

A New WAY TO PAY OLD DEDrs.-Tbe Leg
stature of Tennessee has passed bill purporting
to be ''for the relief of the people," clause in
this act provides that any 'loyal" citizen who
may nave sustained pecunary loss from Con-
federatc military operations during the war may
set off the amount Of such loss against any debt
that he may owe to any party who was engaged
in the Southern cause. That's certainly "a new
way to pay old debts" 1t not only makes I'M
iquidated damages a subject for Set off, but
makes bona .tile creditor pay the damages in
fiicted on his debtor by third party. y is IN
dotted to B for groceries, but AS chickens were
appropriated by three years ago. and B must
deduct the value of those chickens from his bill.
We do not think that legislation could accom-
pIish anything more unjust without legalizlng
highway robbery and pocket picking. The re-
suit will be the encouragement of litigation, the
complication of affairs between business men, and
the engendering Of distrust and petty antagon-
isms between the Unionists and the late Confede-
rates of the State. The paramount mission of
craftsmanship, at this crisis is to restore friendly
and profitable social and commercial relations be-
tween those who were opposed to each other dur
ing the war; But the Tennessee Legislature has
con.rived to do the very reverse, and has opened
a new field for the exercise Of disputatious tenn
perS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14
THE ELECTION.

The election in this State for Governor, mem
bers of the Legislature, members of Congress,
Clerks and Sheritts, was held on Thursday last
We give below all the returns received I'D to the
time of going to press:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14

We have not received enough returns to give
opinion to the result, though the news is against
Gov. Holden. However, the Standard of Saturday
claims the election of Gov. Holden by 10, 600 maj.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14

the goth of November $685. for the next two years,
The well known Hotel,
So long. kept by Maj. KERR, and known as the
CHARLOTTE HOTEL.
This Hotel IL situated in the most business part
Of the town Of Charlotte, n. c., one Of the most
fourishng towns ia the South, and contains IS
Rooms, basement looms, cellars, with Dairy,
Kitchen, &c. Also, good Stables, Granaries, &c.
The terms WILDE made known on the day Of sale,
or sooner upon application.
On the same day, will sell to the highest bidder,
on credit of six months, with bond. and security,
All the Furniture Of the Hotel,
With an Omnibus, almost new, and Horses belong.
ing to it, thereby giving the party renting oppor-
uCity to bny the Furniture.
Also, Wagon aud Team, Carriage, Buggy, Mich
Cows, Hogs, etc.
will also Eent, at the came time and place, for
one year, Dwelling House, situated in the town OF
Charlotte, with rooms and attic, and ten acres OF
ground in high state Of cultivation attached.
All persons indebted TO the Estate Of Jennings 3
Kerr, deceased, requested to make payment;
and those having claims rcquested to present
them for payment, or this notice will be pleaded In
bar of their recovery. F. s. DEwoLFE.
Administrator Off u Kerr, decd
Nov H. 1868 81
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14
Masonic Notice.
n OF ICE.

All persons indebted to the estate of William
Reid, decd required to make payment, and those
having claims against the estate must present them
in the time prescribed by law, this notice will be
pleaded in bar of their recovery
Fl. G. REID,
Nov l3, 1865. st Administrator.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14

Our FISANcIAI. FuTURE.-The New York
Chamber of Commerce has adopted resolutions
in favor of the financial policy indicated by Sec
rotary McCulIoch, in his Fort Wayne speech
His recent action iii funding fifty millions of legal
tender notes is also declared to be a wise and
benefcent measure. A return to specie pay
ments at the earliest possible moment is, accor-
ding to the views of the Chamber of Commerce,
a necessity which should be constantly held in
view with hope Of accomplishment, so that the
volume of currency may lie ept down and mat
tiers gradually prepared f: sound business oper-
atoms Whilst a 900 sudden curtailment of the
currency would naturally create embarrassment
and loss, it is to be hoped that the reduction will
be gradual and certain, and that no enlargement
of the circulation either legal tender National
bank notes, will b allowed. The Chamber cf
Commerce resolves to protest emphaticay against
every appeal to be made to Congress, at the ap-
preaching session, for authority to increase the
issue of National bank currency beyond the three
hundred millions authorized, or the issuing of a
single dollar more of paper money in any form
These expressions of opinion which come from
the accredited organ of the views of the mer-
chants Of New York, speaks authortatively for
them. The resolutions cannot be without their
effect, and it may be said that they not only
speak the wishes of the persons who adopted them,
but that they express the opinions of all classes of
citizens except stock gamblers and spectators,
who riot in the fluctuations of the currency, and
expect to make what thousands loSc.-Ihi2a-
Setphia Inquirer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14

NEW ToRK, Nov. Cotton dull al 81 eeuta
Flour declined cents. Wheat quiet. Cora unset
lied. Whi-kry firm at g, 80
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14

New JERsEY.-In New jersey the Repubi
| cans will have majority in the next Legislature
on joint ballot, thus securing the adoption Of
the constitutional amendment and election Of =
S. Senators.
MINNESOTA Returns in dictate that Marshal
Republican candidate for Governor, will have
large majority in the State.
LoUIsIANA.-New Orleans, Nov. 8-W ellis
for Governor and Voorhees, for Lieutenant Gov
e1nor have carried the city by overwhelming
majorities. Democratic congressman elected By
large majority and the legislature entirely dem
ocratic.
Washineto Nov 9-President johnson has
received dispatch from the Provisional Cow
ernor, johnson, Of Ca, dated 7th inst, stating
that the convention has repudiated the war debt
by vote of ayes 1873, nays 1T.
CHICAGO, Nov. 8-A satchc containing
eighty thousand dollars was stolen from the
Adams Express wagon this morning. No clue
to the thief.
The Government has discovered that some of
their own detectives have been engaged for some
time in circulating the new counterfeit fifties.
They have been safely lodged in the Old Capt.
tol.
Over two hundred million dollars worth of
railroad property, belonging to the Government,
has been. sold to Southern railroads credit,
and their notes taken, some of them to run two
years.
Mr. B W Greene, late President of the Con-
necticut Fire Insurance Company at Hartford,
cut his wifc's throat in paroxysm of insanity
last Sunday night, causing her death in few
moments He then cut his own throat in two
places, infctiug such gashes as to render his
recovery highly Improbable
The Mississippi Legislature have under con-
sideration bill compelling railway companies
to provide separate cars for negroes on their
trains.
General ]. L. Alcorn, recently elected Senator
from Mississippi, is in favor Of admitting the test-
mony of negroes.
The Reverend Jaco6 Brilliant of the Method
list Episcopal Church, South, was recently seized
by a mob and ridden on rail, at Athens East
Tennessee. The cause was that he adhered to
the fortunes Of the South in the war
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-11-14
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10Th.

The Secretary of State to- day telegraphed
Gov Perry to continue to exercise the functions
of his Office in South Carolina until relieved by
the Presidents order. He says the President
regrets that neither the Convention nor Legisla-
ture has repudiated the war debt, and that South
Carolina seems to decline the Congressional
amendment to the federal Constitution abolishng
slavery. Yesterday Secretary Seward tele-
graphed Gov. Perry. for the President. that an
early adoption of the amendment is deemed pc
culiarly important, and especially desirable
with reference to the general situation of the
Union. The Presidents opinion. before express
ed, remain unchanged.
To-day members of the late North Carolina
Convention and other gentlemen from that State
visited the President Hon. Z. G. Reade in be-
half of the Convention, told the President what
the Convention had done. including the declar-
ing null and void the ordinance of secession, the
passage of the ordinance prohibiting slavery, and
the reputation of the debt contracted in aid of
the rebeliion: that the Convention asks Congress
to repeal the test oath and that it was thought
that this request should pass through the Presi-
dents hands, with some reflections which would
avail with Congress. The President in a recip-
rocating, conciliatory spirit, said North Carolina
had done much. yet it remains to render restora-
ton practicable that she accept the COngresson-
al anti-slavery amendment to the Constitution,
and as practically important to successful resto-
ration much desired. This action must de-
pend upon events, and that Governor Holden
VIII again be instructed to continue to exercise
his functions as Governor until relieved by orders
to that effect.
WAsHINGToN, Nov. lO.-Wirz the Andcrsonville
prison keeper, was executed this morning He died
with out exhibiting emotions or fear, and protest.
ing his innocence.
Pardoned, Paroled and in Prison.-Col. Lub-
book, of Texas, late of President Daviss Staff.
and Col. b. N Harrison, the latter's private Sec
rotary, still in confinement at Fort Delaware
Col. Johnston, who also of the staff, is at
liberty on parole.
Mr. Mallory, late Confederate States Secretary
of the Navy is in prison at Fort Lafayette in
New York harbor. We sorry to learn that
his health is much impaired by his confinement
c. c. Clay. Esq is still confined at Fortress
Monroe. and Mr. Seldom at Fort Pulaski
Colonel Lubbock's detention is understood to
be due to demand made by Mr. Hamilton. pre-
sent provisional Governor of Texas. Messrs.
Seldom and Clay have been thus far refused the
indulgence of parole account. as is believed.
of the Saint Adams raid, and their supposed
connection with it.
Colonel Northrop, at one tine Commssary
General of the late Confederate Government, has
been released from confinement in Castle Thun-
der, where he was Imprisoned some three or four
months ago.