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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17

STEALING.-Mr Chas. T. Alexander drove his
horse and buggy into town the other day, and
put them in lot in the of one of the stores.
A negro man. not having the feaRof the law be-
fore his eyes. stole the horse and buggy. disposed
of the buggy in some way, and then stole small
wagon, and went to the neighborhood of Davidson
College and stole bale of cotton. He was caught
and sentenced to the chain gang.
We learn that stealing cotton and horses is
being practiccd pretty extensively in the country.
If. some Of the rogues were shot it might stop
such depredutions. We see it announced that
vigilance committees have been organized in
Pennsylvania TO put down robbers, but it might
be considered ''rebeon in Us to do SO.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17

If there is a consistent. honest and intelligent
man in the State who can take the oath, we shall
not object to sending him to Congress because
he for the Union during the war, but
want no hypocrite nor who professed to be
for the Confederacy when there was prospect
that the Confederacy would win the fight. and
who changed his tune when the prospect became
gloomy. We prefer an out land out Union man,
to one who on both sides of the question
during the acar. If it is conceded that of
the South have any rights privileges at ALL let
US elect good men-representative men-to Con-
gress, and if the ruling party in Congress really
desire restoration of the Union they will be
permitted to take their seats. If those who have
the power choose to degrade they
do and we can't resist. but refuse to
degrade ourselves by electing unworthy unre-
liable men. If ii is understood that only
to send such men to Congress will please the
radicals and fanatics, then the election will be
mockery and burlesque in the name of liberty.
If those who supported the on the part of
the South, and who conscentously did what
they thought their duty to their section.
are always to be tainted with being traitors and
suspicioned and abused, we fear that bad feeling
only will be engendered and no good come of it
in the end.
President Johnson in recent speech said
that he knew the Southern people well enough to
believe that they would do all they promised to
do. The President is entirely justified in this
expression Of opinion. The Southern people.
generally have taken the Amnesty Oath and the
Oath of Alegiance-they expect to observe their
obligations-and it is an insult to their integrity
to continue to suspicion and distrust them. The
real friends of peace desire to establish good feel
ing and confidence among all the people of this
country.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17

GOOD FOR HIS SizE.-We learn that the
wife of one Of our citizens gave birth, day or
two ago, to three Minor heirs, all alive and do
ing we'll. This looks like recuperating from the
effects of war, and We recommend the example
for the imitation Of others-Roleigh Standard
=. Food is too HIGH for such transactions.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17

PRACTICAL NoN-REcoGNITIoN OR Non
AssUMPTIoN.-We learn that day or two
since bond was presented to. Gov. Holden for
paymen5, for one thousand barrels of rosin, sign
ed d. K, McRae; and that Gov. II. at once told
the holder of this bond that he had no authori-
ty to pay it. Mr. McRae, it. will be recolected,
was one Of Gov. Vance's agents in Europe for
the sale of rosin bonds to purchase war supplies.
-Raleigh Standard
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17

THE ECLIPsE.-The will be ecEpsed on
Thursday next, 10Th inst. The entire disc of
the sun will be obscured by the MOON with
bright. luminous ring around it.. The eclipse
will begin little after o'clock in the morning
and continue about 3 hours.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17

Y Gen. Humphreys has been elected Gov
ernor of Mississippi. beating Judge Fisher, the
nominee of the State Convention. Gen. Hum
phreys was an officer in the Confederate service,
but has been pardoned by the President.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17

VIRGINIA ELEcr1oN.-A dispatch says that
the Virginia Congressional election passed off
quietly. The Union capdidates probably elected
in the first and second districts. = In the Norfolk
district, T. II. Chandler undoubtedly elected.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17
Charlotte Foundry 4 Machine Shop.
PARTICULAR NOTICE.

PANTICULAR NUEHCE.
The public is respectfully informed that am pre-
pared TO build and repair Steam Engines and do
all kinds of Machinery work. Also, make Castings
in Iron and Brass. l am well-ftted up, and guaran-
tee work to be done well and cheap a at any
Shop in The State
Old castings bought or taken in exchange for
work. J. NJ. HOWE,
Oct 6, 1855 6mpd Proprietor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17
DEVLN & co.,
BROADWAY, NEW YORK.
Clothing at Wholesale and Retail.
We open the season with alarge stock Of elegant
Clothing and Furnishing Goods

in our Ready Made Department. We have also Sc
cured the services of class artists in Custom
Department which is likewise supplied with the
finest and best fabrics of the Home and Foreign
Markets. AZ =
To those who wish to order by mail, Will be sent
ION application) Samples of Goods, with Directions
for Measuring, which, If correctly followed, will
secure a fit in all cases.
-. DEyLIN co.
Broadway, cor. Grand st, | NEW YORK.
broadway, cor. Warren ST., ND"
Oct 6, 1865 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17

NOT COMING SoUTu-The Washington In
telligencer states that the President does not
intend visiting the South.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17

In Lancaster on the I'd inst, Col Jas Wither-
spoon, aged SIS years.
In Beaufort, the 3Gth ult, Isaac Edwin, SON Of
Rev E a and Laura Yates, aged year
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17

CoTToN.-On Friday last, Cotton sold at high
figures in this market than ever before known
in this section-3O'cents in gold and 40 to % in
currency. Since then there has been slight
decline.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17

Gov Holden, last week, received the following
dispatch from Dr. R. J. Powell, the Agent for
North Carolina at Washington city:
wv Washington, Oct. 7.-The President is very
much gratified with the action of the Convention
] write this in bis Office, and he tells me to say
the Convention has done what is right. and that
such action adds greatly to our strength here
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17
Stere for Rent and Goods for Sale.

The fine Brick Store ocenpy nearly oppo-
site Kerr's Hotel, viii be offered for Rent Auc-
ton Wednesday, 18th inst, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
Also will sell my Stock of Confectoneries, Boots,
Shoes, Leather, Shoe Findings, &c, &c. Private
proposals will be entertained before the day of sale
. Oct l6, 1865. JNO. F. BUTT.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17

About 400 bales Of Cotton were sold last weak,
The market was brisk, and on Friday prices were
higher than ever before In this rnarket4o cents In
currency and 80 in gold. On Saturday prices de-
clned to 373 in currency AID 20 In gold. Quota
tons were maintained on Saturday evening.
Flour has slightly improved, buts NOT enough 10
Justify change Of quotations Bacon 10 IN fair de-
mand at quotations. New Corn generally brings 80
cents, but-ihe market is not frm.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17
IF A correspondent of the Raleigh Standard
writes.as follnws, and.we heartily endorse it

"TItts.as 1OIIHws, AnusW6 UtaTlIIy eIuuIse TT
II have thought for many years. that the clause
of our State Constitution allowing our Judges q
life tenure in their Office. was inconsistent with
our Republican system of Government; aud as
Convention is now in session, it is hoped that
twill so change the Constitution in this respect.
to require all the Judges of the State render
an account of their stewardship at least once in
every six. eight or ten years. / would prefer
sir years l have no hesitation in saying that
nine tenths of the people of the State in favor
of this change" -.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17

U- The story going the rounds of the papers.
that the death of the Hon. Wn L. Yaneey was
caused by an injury received in fight. in the
Confederate Senate, with the Hon. Ben Hill, is
totally false.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17

We shall not support or advise loyal men to
support any man for Congress, at the election
soon to take place, who is not prepared to say
that he can take the prescribed cath. To send
such men to Washington will be simply TO tritie
with the government and seal DOOM
Raleigh Progress, Oce IL.
I'VE think that we are as loyal to the govern
ment of the L. s. as any man in North Carolina,
that we are as good Union man as the best. and
yet we would not take the oath to hold any office
in the gift of the President: and for the simple
reason that could not take it without perjury.
Nor do we believe there is man in North Caro-
lima. With sufficient prominence to render it pro-
bable that he will be called to official position.
that can Raleigh Progress Of July.
What, then. will the Progress do for member
of Congress In July last it said it did not be-
lieve there was a man in North Carolina with suf-
ficient prominence who could take the oath, and
now it says it will not support man unless he
can take it.
The fact is. the Progress was right in July in
expressing the belief thstthere was no prominent
man in this State who could take the oath We
know that there are some very clever gentlemen
who would like to go to Congress, and who say
they can take the oath. but presume they
haze forgotten some of their acts during the
They gave voluntarys aid to the war, and we can
specify instances if we choose. We hope the
Test oath required of members of Congress will he
repealed. So that the people may send their best
.Znen to Congress.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17
Ey- X correspondent of the Boston Advert

q 4 correspondent of the Boston Advertiser,
writes from South Carolina as follows
at is idle and foolish-more, it is false and
cruel, to urge argue that there is danger of
furthe. armed resistance to the authority of the
government in South Carolina. The argument
against the restoration of the State to political
fellowship must rat on other grounds. 1t can
rest on other bases without losing any of its
strength too. | know there a score of ex-
confederate officers in the convention. Doesn't
that indicate rebellious spirit may be queried
For my part, wish every office in the State
could be filled with late rebel officers. 1t is the
universal testimony of every officer of our own
troops with whom l have conversed from the
commanding general down, we'll as of every
northern man two months resident in the State.
that The late rebS otcers Of better disposition
to,rard the government, tooard northerners, tocard
progression, than any other class Of citizens"
1t viii be found to be the case generally that
those WHO the most earnest supporters of
the Confederate cause-those who fought and
worked for twill prove true friends of the
limited States hereafter. Take own imme-
date section for instance. where nearly every
man was for the Confederaoy. and the testimony
of the military authorities will be that they have
had less trouble with the white population here
than in sections known as UnioRneighborhoods
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17

bST Paul c Cameron, Judge Ruffn aud ex.
Gov. Swain have been pardpned by the Pses-
dent.
BE- The South Carolina delegation (aapoiot-
ed by the late Conveuton) called on the Pres-
dent on Friday last, and had pleasant and
agreeable interview. a petition in behalf Of
Jefferson Davis was presented, but no reply has
yet been recrived
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17

Notwithstanding the war the making of
.molasses from the Chinese Sugar cane was mat
ter of necessity. bat are gratiied to know that
our farmers have net discontinued its manufac-
ture since the close Of the large -quanti-
ty is being .saGe in this section. and there Will
be very little demand for inportea molasses
Mr. j. \. Scotied of IreGell. has left with us
very fine specimen of srup made Of the African
cane, very superior article to that made OF the
common Chinese sugar cane.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17
S4s.s43
1920
Losses,
$685.
An excess

An excess OF Sl9G9t
Sufficient to cover all deficiencies.
lfthe Company shall be patronzed by the rublo
as before the war, there will be the annual profts
in cash and premium notes which may be added to
the in hand for the payment Of liabilities
Nearly all the above liabilities would have been
exinguished but for the refusal of claimants 20 re-
ceve the currency in circulation the time Of the
losses. They can not reasonably complain of some
delay. 1t will be remembered that the premium
notes are the accommodations of notes given by In
surers for one-half their neutrality-suspicious., which
the Company had the right TO require TO be paid In
cash. On the face of the note the insurer promises
to pay whenever requested oy the Directors and all
payments assessments will be so much added to
the sum insured, by diminishing TO that amount,
the premium note to be deducted in of loss
Many insurers pay the whole premium in cash
o: choice. 1t is believed that the osses may
be paid by the rst inSalmen Of ten per cent added
to the contemplated profits; but il is the firm inten-
tion of the Directors meet all their liabilities
promptly the condition Of the country win per-
nit, if to do so it may be necessary TO order
the collection of all the premium notes.
CHARLES E. JOHNSON, President.
R. H. BATTLE, Secretary
Rns- Thos. W. Dewey, at tho National Bank,
Charlotte, is Agent for the above Company.
Oct IS, 1865.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17

ssg- The vote of Connecticut upon the ques-
ton of negro suffrage, will put quietus upon
that subject for the present. We move the es-
tabisbment of a missionary society for the pur-
pose Of Outstanding those obdurate descend
ants OF the Pilgrims. We know a man or two
lin this State, who could do the country much
better work by emigrating to Connecticut and
preaching negro suffrage, than by doing the
thing here.-Raleigh Standard.
Well said Let those who are in favor of ne
gro voting go North and preach their doctrine,
and not be fomenting strife here and running the
negro and if they are so very anxious to place
the negro on equality with the white man, let
them marry negro women and eat and sleep with
negroes, and associate with negrees-but they
must not expect decent white people to degrade
themselves in that way.
RESURRECTION APPREHENDBD~A South Car
DINA correspondent, whom the Baltimore Gazette
pronounces entirely reliable, informs that paper
that there is deep-laid plot in existence in that
State among the negroes to rise against the
whites on the advent of the coming year.
Petersburg Lndea.
Whenever the negroes commence anything of
that kind, they may expect to be externinated.
But VIC apprehend nothing Of the sort.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17
NORTH CAROLINA
MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

The following statement Of the condition of the
N. c. Mutual Life Insurance Company will show
that after all the vicssitudes of the war the Com
pany is still strong, and merits thsscontinuance Of
the patronage heretofore so generously bestowed.
ASSETS.
Premium notes liable to assessment, Sl29, 1893
Bonds ofsolyent individuals $4,000
sis3aol
LIABILITIES.
Losses allowed up to Jan. l, 1855, 35.24s
Excess of assets over liabilities. Slle,95s
To meet the above liabilities the Directors have
ordered the collection Of the individual bonds1 and
an assessment of 20 per cent the premium notes,
which should yield
Bonds, SIS, 0o4
Assessment, Is, s3s
S4s.s43
Losses, 1920
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17
j. II. HUTCHINSON, Admir-.

Rsgr All persons. indebted to tbe estate of J. L.
Morrow, dec d. requested to- make payment, and
those having claims against it TO- present them,
this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery
% J. NJ. HUTCHINSON, Admir-.
Oct l6 1865 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-10-17
Administrators Sale.

AS Administrator of J.. L. Morrow, deceased, |
will sell at his fathers residence, u miles from
Town, Friday, the goth of October, / saddle
Horse, mules, Wardrobe, Bureau, Trunks, Books
and other articles of household furniture.
At the same time and place, if not disposed of
privately before that time, will be rented the Plan
tation upon which the deceased resided, kaown as
the Alex. Springs place.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-12-21

RAN AwAY.-A team driven by and be-
longing to Thomas Esgerton. took fright
near Jefr'on ST., on Front, on Friday, and
gan alta furious rate up Front st. When
nearly oppo site McBriues warehouse the
run away team ran into wagon belong
lag to Mr.. Purneil an driven by his son,
tipping it over. and causing that team to
run away. W. rannot report the further
q ventures of the runaways. They were
making good tim, toward Eldyville the
last we saw of them. An Irishman got
his foot Badly bruised i'm some way-did
not learn exactly how. Mr.. Eggerton was
thrnwnloff his wagon soon after the team
began to run. AMI considerably injured
about his head. He was taken into the
Jefferson Hpusa, and his wound, IL deep
cut in the head besides bruises elsewhere,
dressed by DR.. Mitchell. lie was doing
well at last accounts.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-12-21

Fhs Holidays are coming, AMI soon st.
Nicholas will harnes his team preparato-
~ to descending our chiinneys and filling
the stockings of the young folks with good
les. Gpodncss gracious, what "A tims is be-
foro Young America in just about four
days. We understand that Barker, near
thu nofBer OF Front and Green Streets, has
til, finest IS Drtmnnt and the best variety
ofllolllday z 'oas, trinlet', toys, &c. We
advise our readers to call there at once and
selcc; enough tn gladden. the hearts Of all
the dear little ones at home
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-12-21
Court Proc 'edings before Justice
Potter. .... .a

Potter. ....a.4
Friday Dec. Is 1865.
III. III. Baldwin VS.. John Perry. This
was a civil action fora bill of fruit trees
and shrubbery. Judgment this day ut IL
o'clock for Plaintiff for amount claimed
and cost of suit.
Burton for plaintiff and S. w. Summers
for defendant.
Doc. IL, 1865.
State Of Iowa We, Patrick G. Dunn and
William Henny. This case was an action
for the Larceny of five pairs of women's
shoes, valued at nine dollars. The State
failed to make his Honor believe that the
defendants would take ladys shoes, and
they were discharged.
NJ. J. Williams for the State; Hender-
shott q Burton for defendants.
Dec. Is, 1865.
State of Iowa va. Patrick kShine. This
was an action for tho Larceny Of STATS
from one James Coleman on Saturday
night. From the testimony on both sides
il appeared that the parties were on a
drunk. and we suppose his Honor. thought
that tho Gre"nbarks had got on drunk
too, and this morning he discharged the
defendant. tn GO on his wav'roioiring.
Henhershott for the State and 4. W.
GastonEfor the defendant.
Forty miles ofthe Pacific Rlilroad from
Omaha west. was finished on the 10Th. -
Eight miles more will be completed this
week
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-12-21

MUsICAI..-One of the marked features
of our times is the attention being paid to
music, particularly sacred music. In OF
tumwa this is partic larry the case. Tho
Each has its Choir, who seem to make it
u point te excel he choirs OF other church
es in the excellence of their music, all this,
too, is done without rivalry or jealousy, as
is proved by the fact that the various
choir' have united in an Association for
the purpose OF developing the musical fall
ent the city. Good for the Musicians
They are doing good work. Success to
lhpnl.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-12-21

CLOSING Our AT Cosr.-The undersign-
ed desires going into other business, and
offers his entire stock Of Wines and
Liquors mt cost. His goods are ofthe fin
est selection and will be sold at great re-
duction of the present prices.
We particularly invite the attention OF
dealers i'm that line, rs we are satisfied that
We can make il an object for them TO pur-
chase. Those who are indebted to the es-
Establishment are requested to pay up inn
mediately, and those who have accounts
will please present them. Sale to continue
until the stock is closed out.
III. BOX.
0t,rn,u,a Tom. n. ,,.L ,o,-
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-12-21
A CROWN OF GLORY

EVERY MAN Woman and Child who has used
aEEEiEeNes'S isss.sDSRA
Is willing to recommend it. Three year. Of rapidly
increasing sale have made the Aalbrosia fainoas all
over the world.
ar - ~ tJs' ssrE0 10 PLEASE.
1t cures itching of the Head.
1t mak-s New Hair gr'S on Raid Heads.
nprevents tie Hair fro m Falling Out
II renders the Hair Soft and Glossy.
CIesnses the the Scalp; Coos the Heated Brow;
Removes nandruG; Cures Nervous Headache; Cures
Badness; Iasures Luxriant Locks; lncIines Hair 20
Curl; Superscdes Wigs; Kills Hair Eaters. Good ef-
feet appaI ent AZ once
To the LADIES WE SAY,
This Aphrosia win suit YOU to q T. Elegantly put
up. pclicat-iy .erfurled. Pztronized by o era
singers aud Actresses. Sold in Splendid boxes or
sartous, containing two large bettles-No. 2 for
morning, No. | for evening.
THERE Is No MISTAKE About IT.
sTERLING's AhBR0sIA ia the hest. most agrssa
BILE snd effective teils, in the world. Ts prove
this, try carton.
Sold by Druggists.
S;erlng's Ambrosia Manufacturing
Company.
els fUl,Sn S,rect New Ork.
TAYLOR, BLAKE / CO., General Agents. Ottuu
va, Iowa. lssp29, lsSj-dwy
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-12-21

Ladd & Dunlap commenced slaughter
ing hogs on Tuesday afternoon. They
had on tina; day about 2,ol0 in their pens
Tley will c,nyinue KILN until the sea-
son closca. The hogs they are now killing
are very heavy. The price Of hogs are
from 81 to s. per hundred, according to
weight, about Chicago prices.
The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1865-12-21

yER'and Ague Is not the only consequence Of
the miasmatic poison. A great variety of disorders
arise from its irritation, In hilarious di stricts
among which Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Gout,
Headache, Blindness, Toothache, Farache, Ca'arrh
Asthma, Palpitaiion, Painful Affection Of the
Spleen, Mysteries, Pain In the Bowels, Collie, Par
ally sis, and derane ement Of the Stomach, all Of
which, when originate in this cause put on the
Intermittent t,pe. or bscoms periodical. This
CURE" eNpels the pois son from'tne blood, and thus
cures IN em all alike 1t Is not oaly the nost effect
ual remedy discov cred for this elias, of COM
plants, but IL is the cheapest and moreover Is per-
fectly safe. No harm can ariSe from It's use, and
the patient when cared Is left as healthy as II he
had never had the disc Can this he said Of any
other cure for Chills and Fever? IL is true of this
and its Importance to those afflicted with the COM
plant cannot lac overes timated. So sue Is II to
cure the Fever nd Ague that IL may be truthfully
said to he certain remedy. One dealer complains
that il is not goo edicine to sell, because one
bottle cures a whole neighborhood.
Prepared by J. G, AVER 4 Co, Lowell, Mass, and
sold BY TAYLOR, BLAKE 4 CO., Ottumwa,
Wholesale agents. and by all Dealers In Medicine.
Oct. %, '65-~2m. july "a, '65