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Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-05-27

There is said to be no doubt that Commits.
ioper of Internal Revenue Lewis will resign
to be succeeded by Mr.. orton. in July.
On the night of the 18th inst, the negroes
in Memphis endeavored to put into execution
a plot 10 assassinate every poroed Rebel
prisoner is thut city. in retaliation for the Fort
Pillow massacre. The scheme having been
discovered the white troops were on guard
and ordered the negroes back when they ap-
peared. The latter refusing. fight ensued in
which some 80 of the blacks were killed and
wounded
An important Proclamation from President
johnson, opens all the ports OF the United
States to foreign trade except those of the
State of Texas. Thus rapidly do we return
to a con diton of perfect peace.
Up to Sunday p. M, JEFF. Davis and family
were still on board the Clyde at Fortress
Monroe. Stephens and Ragan have been
sent TO Fort Delaware, Gen. Wheeler and
staff to Fort Warren.
Report prevailed in New Orleans on the 18th
inst. that Kirby Smith had been assassinated
by Major Mckee in consequence Of difficulty
growing oct Of cotton speculation.
Mail matter is now received daily at the
New York Post. Office for Richmond and
Petersburg, Va; Wilmington, N. c.; Charles
ton, s. G. Savannah, Ca; Mobile, Ala; and
Jacksonville, Fla.
The Committee on the Conduct of the War
adjourned sine die on the 22d Its report has
been submitted to the Secretary of the Senate.
The counsel for the prisoners 10 the con-
spiracy trisis have summoned many witnesses.
The number is reported TO be about 200.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-05-27
Reb,ii,on

The schooner Pomono, Captain Moli.
neaux, now at the port Of Boston brings
advices from Cape Haylien to May 18th,
by which we learn that political revoln.
,ion had taken place on the Island The
rebels, beaded by Colonel Colnave. took
possession Of Cape Hayiien on the 10 inst,
without opposition from the government
troops, aud not gun was fred by either
party.
The town Of Gonaives and S.. Marie
had also been taken by The rebels, aud the
people appeared to acquicsce in the change.
Tbe leader of the rebellion Colonel Col.
ave, is the person who attempted to assasi.
pate one Of President Geffrards Ministers
some time ago.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-05-27

1t will not be long before the N. Y. Trib
une will be clamorng to save the life of JEFF.
Davis and will probably threaten and denounea
the members Of the Government, if they dare
barg the traitor, murderer and assassin, after
his conviction. The Tribune has already pnt
in a special plea ior Jeff Davis-claimiug
that he was not an original seoessionist-that
he went into the rebellion reluctantly--that as
be held the highest post in the rebellion, he is
only representative man, and ought not to
suffer preemInently more than any other rebel
and strongly combats the idea Of the Times
that the archtraitor ought to be given TO the
halter. The old man of the Tribune is getting
fatuous. 1t may be found that be is OUTLYING
bis usefulness. Portage County Democrat
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-05-27
Mexican EmIeration.

The New Yok World says Mexicar
emigration agents have Abandoned tht
system of newspaper advertisements anc
recruiting Offices, and have substituted
system Of silent organizations oil over tn,
country, corresponding one with the other
and proposing. secretly, means for forward
ing large numbers of emgranlS TO tb,
Mexican frontier.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-05-27
MATRIMONIAL.

LAnfEs AND urSrhSnN ron wish marry vou ran IA
,,hs eaos,sng me- r'll send you without money and
wtuout price valuable information that will enable Won
beanssy and speedily irrespective q age, wealth or
wth to marry, win cheerfulv assist Won Ali le,er.
strictly eonhasnha The sent BY return
stamped envelope, addressed to yoursef Address,
SARAH u. LAMBERT.
.eoa 0reenpoint,
omoos Kings Co., New York.
Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1865-05-27
LAKE RRIE
Coal and Oil Mining Company,
CLEvELAND ONO.
CASH CAPITAL $4,000 IN EQUAL SHARES OF sio
% EACH. "
WORKING CAPITAL, $50 900.
With the privilege Of increaslng the Csp,..l s.oct a,
100000. ~
incorporated under the laws Of Ohio M.,,b "a ,s..
Distances from tho Coal Mines !.

i HE COMPANY have purchased and
se9 of valuable Coal and Mineral Land In Mercer
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31

learned that the destruction of life was not less
than two hundred, including many sailors from
the feet who had not yet returned to their SHIPS
I. was occasioned by the carelessness of some Of
the colored troops in carrying candles into the
magazine. &
"A large qaaptitg of corn neal had been found
Stored ir anagazine, which the eolored soldiers
had freely used for their breakfasts, not knowing
that it also contained ton more Of powder, I'M
derneath the meal The exact manner in which
the fire was communicated cannot, of course, be
known, but it is presumed that there was some
loose powder on the floor, into which spark fell.
1t was terrible event, SO following great
victory.
The loss ofelife by the explosions learn, is
about two hundred, besides quite number woun-
ded The magazine that exploded was 10 the very
centre of the parade, aud it has scooped out the
earth to great depth for City feet around, and
added to the desolation that reigns in this vast
monument of engineering ability -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31

IN the time of profound peace when the most cor.
dial Brotherhood of sentiment existed and when a
long and bloody war had been brought to mi.
umphant close it required two years to assemble a
convention and bring its deliberations to an end
and another year to procure liberalization Of their
iapors. With such war the present in pro.
gress, the views of the large assembage of negot;,
tors proposed would undergo constant change AZ.
eording to the gcssitudes of the struggle and tho
attempt to secure concordant views would soon ba
abandoned, and the parties more embittercd than
ever less hopeful Of the possibility of successful
negotiation. - -asi : sO
Again, how is the difficulty resulting from n.
conflicting pretensions or the two beiligerep,s IN
regard to several of che Sfatesio be overcoueY 7.
it supposed that Virginia would enter into a con.
vention with delegation from what our enemies
choose to term the Estate" OF "West Virginia"
and thus recognize an insolent aud violent dis
memberment of her territory Or would the United
States consent that 'West Virginia" should be de.
prlved OF her pretensions to equal rights, after
having formally admitted her as State aud allowed
her to vote at Presidential election? Who would
send delegation from Louisiana, Tennessee, Ken
lucky, Missouri? The enemy claims to hold the
governments Of those States, while we assert them
to be members Of the Confederacy. Would dele
gates be received from both sidesH If SO, there
would soon be disruption Of the convention. If
uefeSates are received from neither sloe, then q
number of the States vitality interested in the
result would remain unrepresenteG, aud what value
could be attached 20 the mere recommendations Of
body of pegotiators under such circumstance
Various other considerations suggest themselves,
but enough has been said to justify my conclusion
that the proposal of separate State action is unwisc
impracticable and offers no prospect of good to
counterbalance its manifold injurious consequences
to the cause Of our country.
Very respectfully, yours, &c,
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31
OAK GROVE ACADEMY,

MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N. c.
The undersigned, Graduate of the South Carolina
College, hereby respectfully informs the public that be
has opened Academy, for the reception Of pupils,
six miles below Charlotte, convenient TO the G. s. e.
Railroad, in pleasant and healthy locality. Having
been regularly engaged in teaching for the last ten or
twelve years. he hopes to be able TO give satisfaction
to those who may favor him with their patronage
Tuition, per St'siOn Of Trsaty WsrkE:
Elementary Branches, SEQ 90
Higher English Branches, 100 90
Classics, $50 90
For further information in reference to Board, &c,
address the undersigned at Charlotte, n. @.
]. T. CAUTHS.
January Q, ls65. 3m2d
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31

The PRESIDENT AND GEN. LEE.-The Legis-
lature of Virginia adopted resolutions the 18th.
declaring that the appointments of Gen. Lee to the
command Of all the armies of the Confederate
States would promote their efficiency and operate
powerfully to re-aDimate the spirits of the armies
we'll as people of the several States and inspire
increased confidence in the final success of our
cause, These resolutions were communicated to
the President, who, in reply, says Virginia cannot
have higher regard for Gen Lee or greater con-
fdence in his character and ability than is enter
tanned by him; but expressed che belief Of his in
ability to assume command of other armies than
the now confded to him, unless relieved of the
immediate command in the field of that now OPP
posed to Grant. In conclusion, the President as
sures the General Assembly that whenever it shall
be found practicable by Gen. Ice to assume COM
mand of all the armies Of the Confederate States,
without Withdrawing him from the direct command
of the army of Northern Virginia, he will deem it
promotve of the public interest to place him in
such command
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31
On Consignment,

Star Candesd 90, 900 English Percussion Caps small
lot Of fine French Broad Cloth black; 500 feet heavy
English Sole Leather Betting IL inches wide; feet
DO. inches wide 200 feet do. inches wide.
500 Lbs Liquorice, suitable for TobaccOnistI.
lot of slightly damaged Shteting
IL dozen pairs Cotton Cards, Rice, &c.
500 Sacks dry Virginia Salt,
900 Boxes Tobacco,
100 Reams Paper, commercial note,
300 Kegs Nails, well aSsorted,
c. 2. HARRIS. K co,
Auctioneers, Commission Merchants Brokers.
Jan ., 1865. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31
AUCTION HOUSE,
And. Brokerage, Charlotte, N. c.
Third Door from Springs corner.
C. +. HARRIS & CO.,

70 Fs HAhNIS O. VU,y
Will buy and sell en- consignment and commisAeu
Cotton, Tobacco, Negroes,
Gold, Silver, Bank Bills,
State and Confederate Bonds, &c. &c. &c.
Orders FROM a distance respectfully solicited.
C. F. HARRIS, Concord, y. G.
A. w. BURTON Liuconton, N. c.
w. SLOAN, Charlotte, n, G.
REFrREScss.-Wm Johnston, Esq, President c. 4 s.
G. Railroad; Guon, Supt. W. G. Railroad; l.
Bates, Supt. Southern Express Company; DruCker h
Hebrun; J Blackwood Pres't Bank of harlotte; T
Dewey Cashier Branch Bank ofN, c.; S\A HARRIS,
Mayor of Charlotte NJ Johnston, Columbia, 5. &
aud L Cohn, Augusta, Ga.
January Q, 1865 II
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31
VIM. r. Davidson,

e ATTORNEY AT LAW, CHARLOTTE, N. c.,
,;,, ,osnms the practice Of Law in the Courts Of
yeekepburg county, and will attend 70 the collection
of claims &c.
January 0, 1865 At
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31

FORTY HoURs DEVOTION FOR PHAcE.-Bishop
Bayley, of New Jersey, having obtained authority
from Rome, has issued instructions for "Forty
Hours Devotion" in all the churches under his
control, and continuing in the various churches
until June next. Services will be held in each
church for forty hours, the sacrament being ex-
posed from morning till evening on three success
sive days. The Pope has granted to all the faith
full of the diocese all the indugencies and priyi-
leges attached to the service in Rome. This
service was instituted in 1854, in memory of the
forty hours during which the body of Christ re-
posed in the sepulchre, and has since been cele-
brated with great solemnity.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31
REuOBOTH FURNACE,
I'm Rlasf.

miles north-east of Iron Station, Lincoln co, NC.
The proprieiors are prepared TO Do Casting Of all
A'Hu'' SHIP RE!EHARDT,
Dec. g. 1854 II Iron p. o., y. O.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31

The causes of insanity have been various, and
suggest sad reflection to thoughtful mind We
notice disappointment in love, loss of husbands,
(not of wives) of property, of parents, of friends
Of children, jealousy, pecuuiary difficulties, hard
study, use of opium, iutemperance, disease and as
feared, no less than sixteen have been deprived
Of reason by the war. ~ @s@
Among the countless evils of this great strife,
our noble Asylum is struggling to alleviate the
sorrows of the unfortunate insane. Although few
other things may be saved from the wreck all must
pray that war shall not blast that.-Roleigh Con-
scrUufire
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31
NOTICE.

positively forbid all persons from hunnns 90 my
land can no longer bear the depredAtns 'hA' hA's
'een COM =" ~ r.. a. A. ALEXANDER.
> January o, 1865. ln-pd 40 .
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31
CARRIAGE WORK,
Wagon-work andaWood-work Of all
Z
kinds, and Blacksmithing.

TIE subscriber has removed his Workshops TO the
stand formerly occupied by Charles overman the
Presbyterian Church. where he is prepared do all
kinds of work in bis line Repairing will always
ceiys prompt attention.
nas- lie will work at old prices and take provisions
in payment at the rates, or he will charge an
equivalent in Confederate money.
CHARLES WILSON.
= Charlotte, JAN 9, 1865 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31
THE N. G. INSANE ASYLUM.


From the report of the accomplished Superin-
tendent Of the Insane Asylum of North Carolina,
we Gull some facts which viii, no doubt, interest
our readers Is +sT2a EEs.s.s @a@ -
% the 3lst of October, 1862, there were in the
Asylum 1875 patients Since that time there have
been admitted 81. There in the institu-
ton 1So, of whom 96 are males.
OF the 90 discharged died within the last two
years, % ~ere=recovered, and 48 died. The large
number Of deaths was caused by the extraordinary
prevalence Of diseases of Typhoid type. .,-~
A number of admissions have been made from
the army, and it is stated that the proper authori-
ties are taking theneeessary steps to establish in
this State an Asylum for the insane soldiers of all
the States. 81, - L ri s,s> b.. -. z.Ies-s.
Of the 276 patients under treatment within the
last years. it is noticeable that large majority,
161, are unmarried, showing, thereby, another ad-
vantage in the matrimonial state, and Fl widows
are reported insane, while only 8 widowers are
found in that unfortunate state, a fact which
proves the greater coustancy and devotion of the
gentler sex. :s.. ...= e.. ..--...sa z.s,r. s-z.ss
The following table will show the forms of in
sanity under which the patients suffered:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31
TAX.IN.KIND NOTICE.

We will attend at the following places for the pur-
pose of taking the Returns of the Second Glass Crop
which consists of Corn, Buckwhea, Rice, Irish Poia
toes Cured Fodder, Sugar, Moiassss Peas and BsHhs
Ground Peas and Cotton:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31

FRoMTHE SoUrH CARolIEA FRoNr, 4Charles.
ton, January 24.-The enemy have made no ad-
vance movement. Scouts report the railroad be
tween sSaltkehatchic Bridge and Pocotago des-
,troyed, the ties burnt and the iron taken away.
The enemy's pickets extend short distance this
side of Pocotaligo.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31

"
GEN. LEE SANGUINE.-Tbe Richmond cores
pendent Of the Charleston Mercury says:
GA distinguished member of Congress called on
General Lee few days ago, to talk over the state
of the country General Lee said be saw nothing
in the military situation to justify dependency,
much less despair. His only fear was that the dis
ease of depression might be permitted to spread
among the people. IF this could be prevented be
was sanguine of success. The mcuber of Con
gress vas opposed to the use Of slaves soldiers
but General Lees arguments induced him to with
draw all opposition. Generals Longstreet and Ew-
ell concur with General Lee. -EF-@
"a The United States sloop- ofwar San acinto
was lost off the Bahama Banks the night of the
lst, in terrible gale. The US. gunboat Mar
cissa was blown up by torpedo near Mobile a
Rather drifted from her lnoorngs between Vicks-
burg and Natchez She was boarded by party
of Confederate cavalry and burnt to the waters
edge On Sunday evening last, two Yankee
monitors were blown up by torpedoes off Charles
ten And some three or four Yankee boats were
lost on Roanoke River We are glad to see that
Old Abe's navy is being rapidly reduced. The
San Jacinto is the vessel which captured Mason
and Slidell off the Trent. . b.
In~177S, when the British forces occupied al
most all the cities of the struggling colonies,
Washington wrete: 81 am convinced that the enc
my, long ere this, are perfectly satisfied that the
possession Of our tow ms, while we have an army in
the field, will avail them little. Itinvolves us 10
difficulties, but does not by any means insure con.
quest to them. They we'll know flat it is our
arms, not defeneeless towns, which they have to
subdne before they arrive at the haven of their
wishes, and that till this is accomplished, the
supe,structure they have been endeavoring to raise
like the baseless fabric of vision falls to moth
ing These words may be probably reflected
upon by the few Southrons who are disposed to be
respondent nov.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31

THE PEAcE CoMMIssIoNERs-Richu Ian
24-Frank Blair is again here, endeavor;nc -.,a
initiate negotiations for peace Singleton started
for Washington to-day, but tho Gag of truce boat
Ras compelled to return. ~ : =. - =
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1865-01-31

bSr Fred. Douglass runaway negro, who lief.
Maryland some years ago. and has been pet of
certain strong minded abolition women of the
North-n,ade speech the other day, in New York,
which, we are bound to say very sensible
speech; and in the course of it he said
81 am of opinion that such is the confidence
which the master inspire over his slave, if Jeff
Davis goes about in earnest to raise black army,
making them suitable promises, they can be made
rery effective in the war for Southern indepen-
dence, lfJef. Davis will hold out to the blacks of
the South their freedom-guarantees their free
dem-the possession of a piece of land--the me-
egroes of the South will fight, and fight valiantly
for this boom" - -e 4--
We believe that this negro speaks truly the
sentiment of his people; and we are satisfied that,
IT Congress and the States, had taken steps early
last tall to have given Gen. Lee two hundred thou
sand negroes, we should scarce to day haze had a
YANKEE foot print on Southern soil.-Ratetyh
Confederate,
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n .q.e .0q..e,.t.rgg
5 NEVER GIVE UP.

y r
Never give up! 1t is wiser and better
Always to hope than to eyince despair
And brake the spell. of tyranical Care.
Fling off the load of Doubts cank'ring fetter,
Neversgive upi or the burden may sink you,
Providence kindly has mingled the cup,
And in all trials of troubles bethink you,
The watchw ords of life must be, "Nevel
give up r'
Never give upi There are chances and
-ls changes ,es,f
Helping the hopeful hundred to one;.
And through the chaos high Wisdom arrsnges
Ever success if you'll only hope on. s
Never give up for the wisest is boldest,
Knowing that Providence mingles the cup
And Of all Maxims the best is the oldest,
Is the true watchword of "Never give up!'
Never give upl tho grape-shot may rattle;4
/ Or the full thunder-eloud over you burst
Stand like areck, !, and the storm and the battle
2 Little shall harm you ho'doing their worst
Never give up, if adversity presses, efat1s
Providence wisely has mingled the cup,
And the best counsel in all your distresses
Is the stout watchword of sNever give upl'
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NUMBER II.
Webster ON states Rights and sla-

= o.
Here is, an extract from a speech by
Webster. in 1910, ten,years before, he be-
gan to incur the maledietions oE the7A 7Ab-
olitionists:
II hold that Congress is absolutely pre-
cluded from interfering in any manner,
direct or Indirect, with this, as With any
other, Of the Institutions of the States.@-
The cheering was here loud and long
continued, and voice from the. crowd,ex-
claimed: 'We wish, this could be e;heard
from Maryland to Louisiana, and verde
sire that the sentiment justexpressed may
be repeated. Repeat Repeat!] Well, [
repeat it; proclaim it Or the wings Of the
wind, tell it to all your friends-[Cries
of I'VE will we willl']-tell it, / say,
standing here in the capital Of Virginia,
beneath. an October sun, in the midst Of
this assemblage, before the entire counr
try, and upon all the responsibility which
belongs to me, I say that there is no pow
er, direct or indirect, in Congress or tho
General Government, to interfere in the
| slightest degree with the institutions Of
the South. .s....rs.s -e-x
Sand now, fellow 7citizens, ask YOU
only to do me one favor. ask you to
carry the paper home; read it; read it to
your neigbors;and when you hear the cry,
Shall Mr.. Webster, the abolitionist, be
allowed to profane the soil Of Virginia?'
that you will tell them thai, !, in connection
with the, doctrine in that speech, hold
that there are two governments over us,
each possessing its own distinct authori-
ty, with which the other may not inter-
fere. may differ from you in some things,
but 1 will here say that,as to the doctrine
of state rights, as held by Mr.. Madison
in his last days, | do not know that we
differ at all; yet I am one, e,and among the
foremost, to hold that it is indispensable
to the prosperity of these governments to
preserve, and that he is no true friend to
either who dees not labor to preserve, q
/ true distinction between both.
ave may not all see the lineawhich di-
vides them; but all honestmsn know that
there is line, and they all fear to go
tits this balance between the general and
the State governments which has preserv-
ed the country in unexanpled prosperity
for fifty years; and the destruction Of this
djust balance will be the destruction of our
i government. What I believe to be the
1 doctrine of state rights Ishold as firmly
A as any man. Do not belong to a state!
4 and may not say, to state which has
y done something to give herself renown
and to her sons some little share of par
ticipated distinction? say again tha
the. upholding of state rights, on the on.
t hand, and. of theljust power of Congress
i on the other, is indispensable to the pres.
eryation of our free, republican govern
/ ment." tN-.l.F - - lltll-
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PeriIs of a EeyEvaIist.

/
An anecdote is told of Fenny, the Gre
viyalist' and canaler, to the following
effect i, o5a rf .f4sfiea1
# He was holding forth in Rochester, and
in walking along the canal one day, came
across boatman who was swearing furi-
ously. Marching up, he confronted him,
and abruptly asked:
"Sir, ddyou know where you are go
ing?"
The unsuspecting man innocently re-
piled that he was going up the canal on
the boat j Johnny Sands.
sNo, sir, you are not" continued Fen
ny; ""you are going to hell faster than a
canal boat can carry you" s}s7
The boatman looked at him in aston
ishment for minute, and then returning
the question, said: Bf F4Fs@es
sSir, do you know where you are 60
ing2' a
"I expect to go to heaven,
sNo, sir, you are going into the canalF
And suiting. the action to the word, he
took Fenny in his arms and tossed him in
to the murky waters, where he would have
drowned had not the sboatman relented
and fshed him out. IS so s