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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-13
BOAR DsEG.
Feb. IL, 1866.

MRS PRINCE having taken possession of the
House formerly occupied by DR.. J. Fl. Wayt over
Messrs Bernhem & Sinclairs store, is now fully pre-
pared to accommodate permanent, transient and
day Boarders on reasonable terms, and hopes BY
strict attention to the comfort of her Boarders 10
merit the patronage of the public.
February 1896
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NOTICE..

In consequence of frequent depredations on my
premises, hereby forewarn all persons against
hunting fishing my Lands, as the law will be
enforced, without respect of persons, against all
who violate this notice.
A. 3. DAVIDSON.
Enh laef I'm
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II Mrs Jackson. the widow of Gen. Stone
wall jackson, has written letter to the Editor
of the Charleston News, correcting the report
that she was in destitute circumstances. AL
though she lost her property by the result of the
war, she says her father (the Rev. DIR. Morrison)
i. able to provide for herself and child. She re-
fuses to accept any donations made under = false
impression. Mrs Jackson is now residing with
her father in Lincoln county, but her Post office
for the present is Charlotte. \. c.
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New Goods,

In the Store under the Democrat PRINTING or
fce, nearly opposite Scars Drug Store.
The subscribers inform the public that they arc
now receiving q GENERAL ASSORTMENT of
DRY GOODS
and 1ardwar
Which they offer for sale at low figures for cash.
Their stock of Dry Goods embraces all the
LATEST STYLES AND FASHIONS,
and they respectfully invite the Ladies to call and
examine their Goods.
Hardware and WOOden-ware.
good assortment, for sale at prices to suit tho
times.
They have "a small stock of
Groceries
on hand, which they wish to sell at low prices to
close out in that line.
CalEand examine our Goods, think we can
give satisfaction both in price and quality
COCHRANE, WILSON Co.,
Under Democrat Office
February Il, 1866 If
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PROVIDENCE FEMALE SEMINARY.

Exercises opened the lst of February Board per
month (specie) $40; Tuition from Sl5 to $50 !;
Wax, Braid and Hair-work, each, 81 French, En-
broidery and Painting, s..
For particulars address "Trustees Female School,
Providence, Mecklenburg county, N. c.
February II, 1866 ct
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THE HIGH SHOALS WORKS.--Scme weeks
ego it was announced that the valuable property
known as the High Shoals" in CASTOR county,
had been purchased by company of capitalists.
1t will be seen by advertisement that the works
are now in operation. and that the manufacture
Of iron of all kinds. nails. tacks, brads, cast
ings. &c. have been commenced: and the manu-
facture of Railroad iron is contemplated. The
company have the means to conduct an extern
rive business. The Post Office of the company
is called Iron, y. G..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-13

CONGRESS.-February9 .-In the Senate the
credentials of Mr. Houston, Senator elect from Ala
were presented, and ordered to lie on the table
The resolution to raise committee of investiga-
ton On charges of speculation upon the government
by cotton agents was adopted.
In the House the Navy appropriation bill was
passed. Nearly all the appropriations fer Norfolk
and the Pensacola Navy Yard were stricken ont
The House concurred in the Senate amendment to
the Freedman's Bureau bill. Instead of combining
ITS operations tc those States where the habeas
pus Is suspended it is made general in its applca-
dent
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-13

PARDoSED.-Among those~recently pardone'
by the President is DR.. S. Y. Johnston of Castor
county, n. c.. and Gen J. S. Preston of South
Carolina.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE,
Raleigh, n. c., Feb. 5th, 1866.

EXECUTIVE OFFICE
Raleigh, N. c., Feb 5th, 1866
TO the Sheriff Of lHecktenburg county:
Sir-The General Assembly has ordered me to
supply artificial limb to every soldier who lost
his limb in the service of the State in the late
war, which understand is intended to embrace
every citizen of the State who lost arm or leg
while in the military service of the Confederate
or State Government. 1t is necessary that
should know how many TO be supplied. l
ask you in behalf of these manned men, to report
to me at early day. how many such soldiers
are in your county, distinguishing those who have
lost leg from those who have lost
JONATHAN WORTH,
1,f
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New YORK, Feb. 4.-Last night the Bleeck
er street and Fulton Ferry railroad Company's
stables were destroyed by fire. Seventy horses
we're burned to death Loss about $40 900.
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GEN. LANES SCHOOL FOR BOYS
Concord, m. G..

The first Session of this School will commence
February 18th, 1866, and continue twenty weeks.
TERMS as follows, payable in advance:
Primary English S25 90
Higher g. 30 90
Latin and Greek, 81 so
Bag No deductions will be made for absence en-
cept in cases Of protracted sickness Pupils enter
ing after the commencement of the session will be
charged in proportion to the above rates.
Good board can be had in respectable families
for about SIS per month
The patrons of this School may feel assured that
their sons will be thoroughly instructed and well
trained The Principal is a graduate of the Uni
versity of Virginia, and also of the late Virginia
Military Institute, and prior to his entering the
Confederate Army ms Major of the N. c. "Bethet'
Regiment, he was successfully engaged in teaching
having filled successfully the positions of Assistant
Professor in the Virginia Military Institute, Profess
sor in the State Seminary of Florida and Professor
in the n. G. Military Institute at Charlotte. He
willy be assisted by an educated gentleman who is
also experienced Teacher.
JAMES II. LANE, A. NJ.
Feb l., 1866 4tpd Principal.
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u We tender thanks to Messrs. Wilson and
Hutchinson, Senator and Commoner from this
county, for Legislative documents.
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THE LEGlSLATURE.-On Friday last the Sen
ate rejected the bill authorizing the issue of Treas
ury Notes. The Senate has also killed the bill to
prohibit the distillation of grain.
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PALMA CHRISTI or Castor Oil Beans

IS Bushels for sale suitable for seed. Price
ST. so per bushel At
Feb II, 1866 SCARRS DRUG STORE.
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Id TEST By MAIL.

PRESIDENT JOHNSON NOT A CANDIDATE FOR RE-
ELEcTroN.-The President, in speech to visiting
delegation last week, declared that he was not can
date for reelection. This declaration will certainly
inspire confidence in the man and respect for his
policy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-13

V- DIR. r. j. Powell. formerly the Agent for
this State at Washington city, arrived in town
ON Friday last and will remain few days. The
Doctor is a native of North Carolina and takes a
deep interest in her welfare. During the war he
very kind to southern soldiers in northern
prisons, and since the close of hostiities he has
done much to assist our citizens who visited
Washington on business. He now visits the
State, it is said. on Government business
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Confectionery and Family Grocery.
LEDWELL & SIZER

have formed co-partnership for the purpose Of
carrying on General Confectionery and Family
Grocery at the stand formerly occupied by Mr..
dence on Mint Street, where they would be pleased
to see their friends and the public generally. We
desire share of public patronage, and hope that
you will give call and we will try to please.
We have also connected with our establishment a
BOOT AND SHOE SHOP, where we will have your
Boots and Shoes repaired ct short notice or new
ones made to order.
THOS. LEDWELL,
WIN. L. SIZER.
Feb. IL, 1866.
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pas- Foreign arrivals bring Intelligence of
Napoleon having announced, in a speech, on the
22d of January, that the French troops will be
Withdrawn from Mexico
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STEALING.-During the past week the rogues
were busily at work. Mr. j Backwood in town,
and Mr. Harvey Walker u few miles in the coun-
try. lost each about thousand pounds of bacon;
Nr Harvey Elliott lost two mules, and some one
q horse, besides q number of bales of cotton that
were stolen. If the civil authorities per-
mitted to deal with rogues (whito and black in
the old way by giving them 80 lashes on their
bare backs, property would be more
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FOREIGN NEWS.

The Australian has arrived from Liverpool with
dates to the 2sth ult Cotton irregular, generally
lower The cattle plague still continues to increase
vessel lying in the Thames the point of
starting for Peru, detained at'the instance of
the Spanish Consul, who alleged she was designed
to make war on Spanish commerce under, the Chill
ian flag.
Aspnwall advces just received state that the Pc
ravlan Dictator has made treaty offensive and de-
fensive with Chill, and declared against Spain.
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DEsT1TUT1oN-- 1t is reported that in some
portions of this District there is actual suffering
among the poor for the want of provisions. They
have no means of buying corn, and if they had,
the article cannot now be procured, owing, eth
er to its scarcity, to the unwilingness of those
who have it, to sell.-Lancaster Ledger.
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SEED OATS.

500 Bushels Seed Oats, for sale at
w. A COOKS,
Feb. y, 1866 Near Corner Drug Store
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High Shoals
IRON MANUFACTURE CO.,
CASTOR County, N. G..

This Company having gone into operation, solicit
the patronage of dealers and the public. They are
now prepared to execute all orders in the best STYLE
from the superior Iron on their property. The fol-
lowing articles are enumerated, viz.
Rolled Iron-round-all sizes.
Square " %
Wagon {. and aXles /"
Flat bar for plates 4" and widths.
Tire " {" -.sf
Hoop
Nails of all sizes.
Tacks g
Castings-heavy and light.
Hollow-ware of every kind and description
Stoves, Plough shares, N ouId- boards.
Gearing of every sze-light and heavy.
Horseshoe Iron and nails
The Company will shortly be prepared to produce
Railroad Iron, and TO re-roll the material with
petition. All orders promptly executed.
Application to me made in person, or by letter,
at the works or at Charlotte.
Address FRED. d. STUART,
High Shoals, Feb. IL, lS66.-tf Supt
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70 All persons interested in the following no
tce will leave their names witt Sheriff White:
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~ We are pleased to be able to state that tariff of
rates for the transportation of teghts has been aang
ed between the Atlantic and n c. and n. c. roads by
which annoyances that have been supposed to exist
heretofore have been overcome, and by which greater
Inducements than ever offered shippers patronize
the Newbern and Morehead City lines. ---RALEIGH
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NEW York MARKET, Feb, Cotton declined to
46 cts. Gold 1899.
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We have on haad good STOCK of Rock Islaod
CASSIMERES AND JEANS,
which we are offering to sell low to close out our
present stock. Our Office is No. and 2, Springs
Row YOUNG, WINSTON ORR.
February IL, 1866 It
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=
THE ARREST oF Gov. Notwithstanding
erroneous statements having been in circulation
in regard to the arrest of Gov. Morehead, at the
late Government sale in this town, it may not
be amiss to give true account of the matter as
we understand it. The Governor claimed the
property, or at least damages to the value there
of, but by a rule in law, before he could proceed
to attempt to recover damage it was his duty to
protest against the sale, which he attempted to
do, intending in the same connection to make a
proposition to which no one could take excep-
tions, and which would not interfere in the least
with the progress of the sale. But he was not
allowed to proceed far with this proposition un-
til he was told by the officer conducting the sale
to 'consider himself under arrest" OF course
the Governor said no more, and the sale went
on, though we believe but one or two of the
buildings on Gov. Morehead's land were sold
the people declining to bid on the others. Late
IN the evening the Governor was notified that
in consequence of his age and the inclemency of
the weather be would not be required to 90 to
Raleigh that night, if be would give his sacred
word of honor to be in readiness to 90 there
when required. This he did Greensboro
Patriot.
A VERIrABLE FIGHr-We noticed, few
days ago, the report of a sklrmish that took
place IN the upper part OF this county between
white man and some negroes, who were trying
to rob him. The particulars of the re-
lated to us as follows: Ten negroes from the
Station farm, few miles out of town, with
Frank, man who formerly belonged to MIR
Nathaniel Street, Of this county, heir leader,
went to the house of Mr. Hezekiah Davis on
Core creek, and while attempting to enter his
premises, Mr. Davis killed the leader and two
others outright, aud wounded the fourth.
This furnishes rather bad introduction to
negro proprietorship. This farm, it will be re-
membered, is rented to negroes, aud having no
stock or money with which to buy, they depend
upon stealing from their neishbors to supply
the deficiency. Mr. Davis served them exactly
right. and if few more instances of the Kind
could happen, they would learn valuable les
son-NeuJern Times.
DEsTITUTIoN.--I is reported that in some
portions of this District there is actual suffering
among the poor for the want OF provisions. They
have no means of buying corn, and if they had,
tho article cannot now be procured, owing, eth
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In Raleigh, on Saturday last, Mr. John Sloan, a
citizen of Charlotte. He was buried in this place
on Sunday last with Masonic honors.
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The Augusta Constitutionlst fears that the
high price for cotton will cause the planters to
neglect other crops, and gravely speculates up
on the probability of a famine in 1867. We
have no such fears, but at the same time would
remind our farmers that something else is ne
cessary to the support of people besides cotton.
The proposition now before Congress, and
which will be adopted to levy a tax of FIVE cents
per pound on raw cotton, to be paid by the pro-
Queer, will make some people hesitate before
they devote all their labor to Cotton
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Dust Received,

just EstCtEVtU,
Shove!s, Spades, Trace Chains,
Nails, Cotton Cards, Harness. &c.
at T. H.. BREMS.
Fel, L. 1866 1t T..s..
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PosrMAsTER.-Under the existing law no
Post Master or ether officer of the government
will be appointed who cannot take the "test
oath" The Post Office department is anxious
to extend the mail facilities of the State as fast
as possible but is barred by the law until Post
Masters, mail carriers, &c, can be obtained who
can take the oath. Nor does it believe that the
present oath will be modified or repealed speed
ily. 1t is therefore PLAIN that mail facilities
will not be afforded the people, until officers can
be obtained who can take the oath.
1t is probable that there are men who can
take it, u1k nown 20 the public, but if the men
cannot there are many women who can con-
scien,iously do SO. We have heretofore ex-
pressed our belief, that as general rule, our
Post Masters should generally be females,
There arc many who are fully competent, in
whose integrity and promptness the public en-
tirely RELY, and we hope wherever they can sup
ply this lack, they will come forward and ten
Ger their services.-Ra1eigh Sentinel.
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WANT ED,

A situation, by French Lady, in the city-or ccun-
try, to teach French; also the usual English
branches and music if required. The best refer.
ences given. Apply at this Office.
Fsts. 5, 1866. st +.
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BGS~ The Finance Committee has subsequently
reported bill to allow the Banks of the State to be
merged into National Banks.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5-A circular las been
issued from the Treasury department, resclnd-
ing former orders relative to taxation Of manu-
featured articles in the hands of manufacturers
in the Southern States, which have hitherto
been exempt from taxation. After the hrst OF
next month such articles will DE subject to the
prescribed rules of taxation under the excise
laws, no matter what is the date of their man
ufacture.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-02-20
GRIMES AND cAsUALrIns.

About O'Clock on Saturday morning
week, Lieut.. Col. Richard T. Whitaker late
of the 9th Kentucky Infantry, and brother
OF Major General w. C. Whitaker, commit.
ted suicide in Shelbyville, Ky, by intlicting
iour or five wounds over the region of the
heart, and severing the left jugular vein and
carotid artery. The deed was committed
while laboring under fit of insanity. When
his body was found life was extinct.
terrible tragedy occurred at Rockport
near Cleveland, Ohio, last week. Oden, a
market gardener, attacked his wife with an
axe after they had retired 10 their room for
the night and literally hacked her to pieces
He then fled from the house, carrying the
axe with him, to a pond, cut hole in the ice
and plunged IN, ending his wretched life.
AS DE- Joseph IL. Leyering was entering
his residence between Whitehall and Rose.
mount Stations, on the Pennsylvania Rail
road on the evening of the 18Th inst, he
was fired at by some person unknown and
iell liieless to the ground No explanation
has yet been given of the dastardly act
Mary Sheridan, girl of IL, met terrible
death in the foundry and machine shop Of
Sandlord, Nassou & Co, at Fulton, N. ",
ON the 18th inst, by falling upon shalling in
revolution. Her body was completely de-
nuded, terribly mangled, and dropped into a
canal 10 or 12 feet below.
The Cincinnati train on the Erie Railway
due in Jersey City at 4 p. NJ, on Thursday
struck wagon loaded with timber which
was crossing the track near Port Jcrvis, in.
stantly killing the driver Of the team The
engine was considerably damaged, and onc
end of the baggage ear was stove in, but no
one on the train was injured.
Another pork poisoning case recently oc
CURED in st. Louis. The wife and son of 4.
bricklayer named Essig were taken quite IN
alter eating of diseased pork, and were sink
ing rapidly when medical aid arrived 1t i,
thought they will recover.
Twelve men on the 18th inst entered tbe
town of Liberty, Clay Co, Missouri, plum
dered Savings Bank of all its ready money
shot at and killed hoy and succeeded in
making their escape
-Four well known citizens of Evansville
Indiana, We're drowned ON Wednesday
while crossing the river in skill al Thai
place.
A young girl was passing oyer planI
bridge, in Fulton, oswego county, by tn,
side of which mill shaft is placed, maxim
one hundred revolutions per minute. Til,
girl slipped, her clothes We're caughl Ivy III,
shaft, and she was instantly crushed to atoms
The sight was Il horrible one.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-02-20
DIRECT TAXATION.

There was proposition to raise a certain
amount of money annually by direct TAXA
ton, before the Legislature last week. 1t
was defeated When the hill was pul upon
its third reading, Mr.. Allderlice, from This
County, said he never would vote lor any
measure to levy and collect direct taN, until
Kent and Sussex Counties would remedy tile
great wrong which now existed in the matter
of representation. He stated Tint the white
population of New Castle County exceeded
that of Kent and Sussex combined hy over
two thousand; that in case of the collection
of direct tax, New Castle County would
pay more than halfthe amount levied, and
yet that County only had ono third of the
representation in the Legislature That the
great principle Of representation according
to taXationn was at the very basis Of ON
system Of government, and could not he
ignored by this or any other Legislature
That the day was not far distant when this
question OF the political equality of white
men in the State Of Delaware would have 10
he met; that calm submission to such gross
injustice was not the duty Of lrcemcm No
party, and no party principles could stand
the test Of time, if they denied the aNiom-
OF free government la lhesc remarks we
believe Mr.. AlldcrlicG uttered thc sentiments
OF every true Union man in New Castle
County
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-02-20
NJ ARISIED.

GARRETT - LUTTON.-m Chester, Pa,
on january 18Th, by Rev. J E. Meredith,
SAMUEL L. GARRETT, OF Chester County,
TO EMMA LrrroN, cf New Castle Comfy,
Delaware
JONES' ERS-On February 10Th. by
Rev j. +. Meredith, in Chester, Pa, CmAs
JONES to AMELIA MYERS, both of Whining
ton, Del.
MtCLuRE--MANWELI.--ln Chester, Pa.
ON January 18th, by the Rev A W.
Sproull, WATSON h, Mcclure, of vii
lnlngton, to ELIZABETH MAXWELL, Of
Brandywine, Delaware.
BONEN -STARR.-ln Chester, Pa. on
January 23d, by the Rev. A. W. Sproull,
WILLIAM BoNEY to DEIIA ANN STARn'
both Of Wilmington, Delaware.
SIMPSON BENSON. On Friday, Jan
uary 18Th, at Trinity Parsonage, by the
Rev. Charles Brcek THOMAS SIMPSON and
SUSAN, daughter Of Michael Benson, Esq.
oi Christianl Hundred
MORRlS-SAY Y ERS.-On Thursday. Feb
ruary 18th, ut the house Of the bride
father, by the Rev Charles BreclS, Ricn-
ARD NJ. MoRRIs, and MARTHA W daughter
Of Samuel Sayers, Esq, Of this city.
REED-GRIFFIN,- Chester, Pa, on
February LIST, by Rev. A. W. Sproull,
john H. REED to LIZZIE GRIFFIN, both oi
Wilmington, Delaware.
lLN-LOGAN.-On the 1st of Feblu.
AIRY, by Rev. A. w. Sproull, at the resi-
dencc Of the BRIDES parents jonN B.
KELLY, of Brandywine, Delaware, TO Jo
sEPnINE 5. LOGAN, of Chester.