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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-09-07

The Richmond Times says "if 1t 1.-THE
JOHNSON Vi rtv) triumphs the best fruits o.
is ricf0rieS iciH Be ours" Oi course theY
will, aud the Southern rehels and their
Northern allies knew it full well. Thew
know that the first fruits viii be the uncon-
ditiunal admission Ct unrepentant, den mt
retel= 20 Congress 10 control the legislation OF
the country. and to restore the Southern
de-p0tlsm 10 a more oppressive form than
ever before. Fortunately for the country
f,r the South i,self-the johnson party IS
not going to succeed. The loys! people hate
fr.-t.on now 81 had az they did IN 1901, and
,hcy Will SIGHT it as earnestly. whether It
.r,ina,e. clothed in false apparel from Phil
adelphis. or in the more honest AMI manly
form Of bomher,iing Fors sumter. The
csorle are loval, and ss President johnson
.a,s. .tbe government IL their hands IL
-,ic." lt will be a long time before the
Richmond Ti0.e4 and It's cO-re5e!s Will gath
,r tie fruits" which they are looking i9r-
ward 10 as the result OF the triumph oil the
Johnson Democracy Boston Journal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-09-07

STATE Besides Vermont, the
following States hold elections in SEPTEMBER
ami October
Maine, September 2O-Goveruor. dve men,
bers Of Congress and members Of Legislature.
Pennsylvania, October g.-Goyeruor, twenty
four members Of Congress and members Of Leg
islaiure: a Jui'ei States Senator 10 elect.
Ohio. October q Nineteen members Of Con-
gress
Indians, October State officers. eleven
members 81 Congress and members Of tue Leg
islsture: q United States Senator 70 elect N
plsce Of Henry ;. Lane.
lows. October e. STATE oficeT-, SIX members
OF Congrsss and members of Legislature.
West Virginia, October 25.-Goge-nor, three
members Of Caneress and LegislltuTe-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-09-07

IT sEEHS IMPOSSIBLE Tusy sHJULD NoT BE
TRUE The Montpelier Frorm0n says
d" Charges OF corruption are being made
against Mr.. Baxter, 50 specific IN names and
dates and vouchers, THAI % seems impossible
that they should not be true; and If they are
true, Mr.. Baxter certainly ought 1t once TO
withdraw from the canvass. or, If he chooses not
TO withdraw, be ought 10 be defeated The
people Of Vermont should r,buke political cor
ruption without the least hesitation, no matter
who may be guilty Of it
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-17
CONGRESS-.

The bill fixing the number of Judges of the
Supreme Court vas passed by the House with
nend meut which provides that no vacancies
shalt be filed until the number shall be reduced
TO six, and. ever after the Court shall consist of
one Chief Justice and six Associate JUICES. 1t
also makes certain changes in the places of hold
ing she Courts. Under this bill, Virginia.
North and South Carolina are in the 4th Cir.
cult; Georgia, &iaoania, Florida, Mississippi,
Louisiana and F=zas compose the 9th Circuit.
The bin TO enhtse the Capitol grounds, aud
appropriating 900 for the improvement of
the same, was passed.
The Tariff bill was passed by vote of yeas
81, nays SO. Tax cotton fixed at cents
per pound.
The bill reducing the number of Associate
Judges of the Supreme Court is another plan to
head off the President. He had nominated
Judge Catrou's death. Under the bIE ,here is
90 vacancy.
July 1.-THE Senate passed bill to OK.
tend, for .hree years, the benefits of the law
granting lands to th9Southern States for the
establishment OF Agricultural Colleges Also,
bill regulating the time and manner of hold
ing elections for United States Senators Among
other provisions it requires that the vote shall
be viOa uoce The bill for the remuneration of
Alexandria to the District Of Columbia was re-
jecfed BY ma orty of four
The House passed joint resolution, providing
for the organization of the militia of the States
and Territories in uniform manner, and for
the distribution among them Of two thirds of the
ordnance and ordnance stores, ecceptinq tho
States lately in Instruction. 1t also passed a
bill giving the right of way to any Telegraph
Company over the public domain.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-17
TO CAPITALISTS!
The Wilson white Sulphur
SDrEnaGS.

This property. long and eagerly soug lit after by
capitalists is offered for sale to Jci Stock Com
pany The property has been held in such high esteem
by all parties acquainted with it, that the Of eighty
five thousand dollars in gold frequently offered for
it, and the then owner refusing to pant with it for less
than one hundred thousand ~'It is heretofore
regarded the valuable Real Estate in the South
ern Statcs. The Sulphur Waters held to be supc-
rior to any waters now known i'll the United States
There six hundred acres of good land mostly wood
Sd attached to the Springs. They are located in
beautiful country, two miles east Of the fourishing viii
iage of Shelby, Cleavcland county, North Carolina
forty five miles west of Charlotte on the line
of the Wilmington Charlotte 81 Rutherford RAILROAD
trains running daily to the head If the present ten-
nus. They are easy OF access, being within - hours
travel of Newbern. Is hours of Wilmington. and ~
hours of Augusta and Savannah. Ga, and Charleston.
$. G.. The superior medicinal virtues OF these waters
well known to the citizens of the seaboad from
Newbern. N c.. to Savannah Ca, and if the property
properly improved, watering place i'll the South
would receive such a Large share of patronage.
In testimony oft!e high esteem in which the Springs
held the subscriber has letters from fte most
prominent Physicians of this section of country. togo
Their with those of other citizens Of high standing in other
parts Of the country. viz: DIS l1chard, Fox, Miller
Gihbon, the two GregoTys' ana E1-"oy vance,
NJ Springs; VIM Yates, Editor o! Charlotte DEMO
crat; Ohm Wilkes, Pres OF National Bank, Charlotte
NC: and DR. Thos Williams OF Shelby; and other
Tb, citizens of Columbia Charleston Augusta, and
Intervening places will have opportunity OF subscrib-
mo IN the capital stock Of said company The price OF
~: nTonrrtyi is one hundred thousand dollars. and is
prop,,sed to limit the capital stock TO two hundred
thoi,sapd The company TO be organized and elect
cicers when the of one hundred thousand dollars
is subscribed 1t is proposed to have the property
viewed and a Park of y acres laid OFT Tor pleasure
grounds, and that sixty buding-lOts aud
so by 100 feet, with acre Of woodand-bc laid off
and on. lot in fee simple to each subscriber Of
100 shares OF 2 each, to each club subscribing 100
shares Ii is DESTROYS organize the company carly
as possible, and one hundred thousand dol
lars subscribed the Stockholders will be called for
one-fourh one-thTd of their subscription, and will
not be called for before January, 1867, at
which time if necessary. another fourth.or third will
be called for o
1t is proposed suitable buildings on the pro-
pcrty by season to accommodate or two hum
drrd guests -.
The superiority of these Springs over all Others lust
fes the assertion that they can be made to pay hand
some dividend the capital stock. ,,.,,
Genl.Ag't
Charlotte, n. c., Juy9 1866.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-17
PROCLAMATION
70 the People Of Morrill, Carolina.

10 INC IeoPfe " Norm CdrOttnG.
In obedience to Ordinance of the State Con-
rontion, ratified the 25th day of June 1866 enried
IAN Ordinance submitting 10 the qualified voters of
the State the ratification rejection of the Consi-
tuition adopted by the Convention" !, JONATHAN
WORTH, Governor of North Carolina, hereby give
notice III 1t on Thursday, the second Of August next,
polls will be opened by he SherHS Of the respective
counties, and kept open for three successive days,
at the several election precincts in each and every
county in the State under the same rules and .u-
latlonS as now exist for the election of members of
the General Assembly; Mt which election all persons
qualified to vote for members of the General Assem-
bly,, may vote for against the ratification Of the
same; those who wish a ratification of the Consttu-
ton voting, with written or printed ticket, "Rat
fcation, Those of contrary opinion voting, with
Il written or printed ticket, "Rejecion" Sherffs
will observe the provisions of the Ordinance as to
the dnties thereby imposed
In witness whereof, His Excellency. Jonathan Worth
Governor Of said State, has hereto his hand
and caused the great seal Of the State to be ar
fixed. Done at the city of Raleigh, this the I'd
day Of July a 1866.
JONATHAN WORTH.
BY the Governor: WN II. BAGLEY, Private Secy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-17

PENSION RESTORED We are gratfed to
announce to our readers that Mrs NJ A b
Barron, widow of Commodore James Barron,
the officer who killed commodore Decatur, in a
duel and one of Americas most disting uished
naval heroes, has lately had her pension, with
all arrearages escheated by the United States
government during the recent lamentable sec
tlonal warfare, restored to her. Mrs Barron it
will be remem bered, came to this State, at the
time Norfolk and Portsmouth were evacuated,
and remained in Oxford during the entire war
Being southern lady, aud member Of one of
the most wealthy, aristocratic and influential
families of Virginia, she could not do otherwise
than follow her relations and friends, But as
she took no part in The struggle, it was but an
act of justice on the part of the government to
reimburse the widow of a renowned public
servant, who had laid heavy claims upon its
generosity, by bis gallant and nertorlous &C
tons. May this example be but the .furerunner
of many SIMILAR ones -Raiei1A Pr0qress
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-17
NEW DRUG STORE,
AZ NTON n q

The undersigned have just opened in the town of
Lncolnton, North Carolina, large and splendid
assortment of fresh and carefully selected foreign
and domestic Drugs, Medicines Chemicals, Patent
Medicines, Dry Salts, Acids, Oils, Spices, Dyes,
Paints Varnisbes, Brushes. Perfumery, and all 9TH
err articles usually kept by Druggists and Apothe-
carries, and are ready to sell upon at least, as
reasonable offered by any establish
meut Of the kind in Western North Carolina. They,
therefore, respectfully solicit liberal share of the
public patronage.
Physicians and Surgeons viii fpd it to their spe-
ca interest to examine this stock prices before
buying elsewhere.
J. u. LAYING, N. D. LAYING MEANS.
r. MEANS, n. D. $780,
Lincolnton; July 9, 1886:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-17
FOREIGN, NEWS.

The British Ministry had rendered their re
signation, which had been accepted by the
Queen. 1t is supposed that Derby will form a
new Ministry.
|. The Italians, under their King, were re-
pulsed 10 attacking the Austrans near Verona
on the 24tb. The battle lasted all day Both
sides fought bravely, but the affair ended in the
1900 prisoners. The italian army retreated
across the Mincio. 1t is positively asserted
that the Hanoveran army is surrounded and
must capitulate to the Russians This needs
confirmation.
| telegram from Pardubitz, Bohemia, says
that the Prussians were beaten in a fight near
Neustadt, and retreated, leaving their dead and
wounded on the field.
a Berlin telegram says that the Prussians
were successful in an encounter near Furnan
capturing officers and 500 privates.
The Austrian army at Custozza numbered
60, 600 men.
Florence despatch. while it admits that the
Italian loss was great near Verona, claims tn a,
the Austrian losses were equal or greater The
Cavalry of BeZio's division covered the retreat
which was effected in good order.
LATER
The steamer Persia has arrived, with Liver
pool dates to the 3Oth. The Cotton sales for
the week prior to sailing $4,000 bales.
The market opened bouyant, with advance
of from aud II pence, closing With an advance
and l penny.
The Hanoverian army had surrendered to the
Prussians and were allowed to return to their
homes n desperate battle had been fought in
Bohemia, near Nachod and Flanklenan. Theirs
were conflicting accounts as to the result. A
Berlin dispatch claims that the Prussians de-
teated the Austrians on the 9Th and 2Stb, cap
turing 5000 prisoners; while Vienna teiegtams
claim that the Austrians captured Is guns and
many isoners.
In We fight of Franklenan, the Austrians are
said to have lost from to 5000 men ia all,
and the Prussians 1000. There was great re-
joicing in Berlin over the alleged Prussian vic
tory, and the people presented an address to
the King. A Vienna dispatch, on the other
hand, asserts that Benedek prevented a juno
ton of Prince Frederick Charles with the army
of Silesia and was successful in the engage
ment,-killing and wounding a great number
of the enemy.
The London Times says that it is difficult TO
decide as to the actual result.
Extraordinarily has been forced to form a
Cabinet exclusively tory: Threatened trouble
among the London populace on the Reform
question.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-17
CHARLOTTE FEMALE INSTITUTE,
CHARLOTTE, N. G.

The next session commences on the lst ofOctober,
1866 and continues until 3Oth June, 1857.
The session is divided into two Terms Of Twenty
weeks each the commencing the LIST October,
1866, and the other the 9Th February, 1867.
Expense per Term Of 2@enty ~echs:
Board, including very expense, except
washing, Sl05 90
Tuition in Collegiate Department 25 90
Primary " 20 90
Music, Modern Languages, Drawing and Painting
taught by competent and thorough Instructors ut
usual prices:
For circular and catalogue containing full par
ticulars, address
REV. r. BURWELL Il SON, Principals,
July 9, 1866. Charlotte, N &.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-17
N ev GOODS,
Mj&WI GOOUSo

We have just received NEW STOCK Of all
kinds of Dry Goods, Shoes, Hats Bonnets Ribbons,
Notions, Hardware, Groceries, &c &C.
Our Goods having been bought late in the season,
after the trade vas over at greatly reduced prices.
able to sell them for less than they cost early
in the season
We would particularly invite the attention ofMt.-
chants New Stock.
W do intend TO be uudcrsold either Whols-
sale or Retail. Call and examine Stock before
buying. J. l.. BROWN CO.
July Q, 1866 ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-17
Z. MURRAY & co. ,
Wilmington, n. @.
NEW FIRM,

The undersigned adopt this method of informing
thSlr friends aud customers, that from this date,
July I'd the style of their firm will be L MURRAY
& CO, in this city, and JAMES T. MURRAY CO,
in the city Of New York.
Our long experience in this city, and that of James
I Murray for some time in the city of New York,
vii erabfe MS, We confidently believe, to serve he
interests of our customers as well as any other
house: and we respectfully solicit continuance OF
the patronage heretofore so-liberally bestowed up
rs; promising that, at all times our best efforts
shall be used in behalf of our customers.
All shipments made to house in New ork,
will be insured from point Of shipment, unless 9th
erwise ordered, and forwarded promptly through by
for forwarding, except those actually paid out,
We have ample warehouse room for produce.
Our Office in this city is at our old stand, North
Water Street. E. MURRAY,
JAMES T. MURRAY.
WILMINGTON, N. c., July Q, 1866. I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-17
TO MERCHANTS.

We have just received NEW STOCK OF
GOODS, which you buy from us aud make
money. I. Fl. BREh l. co.
July 9, 1866 2t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-17
TAX NOTICE.,

have received The Tax List of Mecklenburg coun-
ty tor the year 1866. All persons requested to
inform me of any taxables that may not have been
returned. will attend at the following times and
places for the purpose of collecting the taxes:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-17

Boy with ragged trousers and rimless chip
hat runs into DR.. Scars drug store with dip
Ger in his hand. "Doctor uother sent me to
the shoticary pop quicker'n blazes, cos bulbs
sick with the picken chox, and she wants a
thimbleful of polly Collie in this din Upper cos
we hadn't bot gotte, and the kint pups got
the bine wtterS-fn't-Cot any ?'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-17
Election Notice.

An election will be opened and held at the several
Election Precincts in MecklerlbuIg county, on the
First Thursday in August next I'D day, for the
ifcaion or rejection OF the amended State Consti-
thton. Il. NJ. WHITE, Sheriff
June 25 1866,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-17
NEW EssGGEs1S
Rfns. &1fa

Among them fine Lealher~top Buggy-eleganti
flushed. Apply at J. TROTTERS
July 2, 1896 Coach Works.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-17

The Texas cotton news is unfavorable. The
estimates of the crop for one fourth
The worms are threatening il. -..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-17

THE NEW TARIFF BILL.-The leading radi-
cal organ of the northwest, the Chicago Tribune,
denoueces it and all who are supporting it in
un,neasured terms. 1t says that it will convert
more people to free trade in fortnight than all
the free trade leagues could do in twenty years.
The Tribune says
at is such bare faced cheat that no man in
the community who has not stock Of goods on
hand on the sale Of which he expects to rob his
neigh bors Of twenty to one hundred per cent.
of their value, can fail to see and denounce it -
Those who have the bill in charge deserve the
execration Of all true republicans for Introducing
such an element of discord into our ranks on
the eve Of an important election. If Andrew
johnson has grain of political sagacity he will
veto the bill, and set himself UP the champion
of the people, defending them against extorton
and robbery, and protecting the treasury and
the public credit against the enormous deficit
which will be created by the sudden stoppage
of revenue from customs.'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-17

FROM CUBA.-By the arrival of the steam
ship Cuba, from Havana, 4th inst, We have i'm
portant news, if true. It is reported, through
private sources, that a revolt occurred pear Por-
to Princlie, the insurgents declaring Tor indie
pendence. Troops were sent against them, a
skirmiSh took place, and several companies of
troops went over to the insurgents who after
wards proceeded to the mountains. 1t is fur
Their reported that four steamers bearing the
CHILEAN flag landed upwards of 1000 troops on
the Island, and effected junction with the re-
volutonists.
Chill, Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador said to
have formed league to vrcst Cuba from Spain,
and Had invited Venezuela and Columbia TO
join the alliance, the first three named to fur
nish the money; the others to furnish the peD.
Hopes arc entertained that the scheme will re-
ceive the aid of Southern 'emgrants" VINO will
embark from the coast OF Florida
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-17

Adventures of tie Family from the incdrcerd-
ton Of Mr. Dauis up to date.
The following letter will be read with interest
as giving a most graphic view Of what the pris-
.oner's wife aud family had to endure from his
quitting them on board the Clyde, in Hampton
Roads, down to the day of its date; certain parts
rejecting upon individuals by name | have
taken the liberty to strike out, but the remain
der of the letter is as written.
MILL VIEW, NEAR AUGUSTA, GA,
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-10
The Rent Question.


The people of Richmond, like those of this
and other cities, have only too much reason to
complain of the advance in rents. But we
question whether meetings of tenants and
melting appeals to landlords will effect any
thing Landlords are no more mercenary than
any other class, and are just as amenable to
the supply of law and demand. Theykfnd
general demand for houses, and readily accede
to the competition of the tenants, who run up
prices in opposition to each other. Perhaps
the tenants are as responsible as the landlords
for the advance. If the former were less
eager, the latter might be more moderate. The
real cause in the general increase in rents is
that the construction of new houses has been
suspended in consequence of the increase of
mechanics wages and building materials, and
also by the absorption of capital for war pur-
poses. The population has increased more
than the houses to shelter them, and until the
equilibrium shall have been restored by the
building of new houses, we see no remedy for
the tenants except the privilege of grumblinS
unless, indeed, they go to work like men
and subscribe capital for building associations.
A dozen new blocks will do more to. bring
down rents than hundred enthusiastic meet
ings of bemoaning tenants, with committees
and eloquent speeches to boot.-N Y, Com
mercial Adrertiser. -
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-10
RATES OF ADVERTISING.
Trade and the Currency.

The country looks with anxiety to Congress
for some practical measures, independently of
party or sectional considerations. The delay
of action on financial measures causes much
hesitation in business. The country could
possibly accommodate itself to any volume of
currency if it could be made steady and per-
manent, and if it were also conformablc with
the general ideas of the commercial world, of
which we are part. But much uncertainty
exists as to the purchasing power Of the legal
tender paper dollar. Nothing is so tyrannical
and oppressive fluctuating paper culrren-
cy.
But even if the loan bill reported from the
Ways and Means Committee be not passed,
the Secretary of the Treasury will have it in
his power to commence the work of contrac-
ton of the currency, and it is hoped and be-
lieved that he will do it. The committees
bill adds very little to his power under other
acts
The New York Financial Chronicle init
mates that the committee were divided in
opinion as to the provisions of loan or fund
ing bill, and that it is not improbable. that it
will be modified 1t is doubtful whether Con-
gress will approve of the foreign loan clause
If that pass it will, no doubt, have the effect
to reduce the price of gold. But it will also
increase the amount of importations, require
more exchange for its payment, and cause
greater demand for gold to pay duties. Should
it be rejected, the theory is that the price Of
gold will be enhanced. We are to pay for ex-
cessive imports in gold, unless we can pay in
Government bonds or in cotton. As to our
railroad stccks they are likely to maintain
their price and popularity abroad. 1t is
proved by recent developments in Wall street
that there is little gold in the country beyond
what is held by the Treasury and the banks
and a few capitalists. The whole amount in
the country does not exceed seventy millions.
This would not pay for imports five months.
National htelligmcer.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1866-02-10

The report of the murder of General Ed.
Osloand by rebels, on his plantation near the
city of Viclzsburg, is undoubtedly eanard
A letter has been received from his wife, da-
ted one day subsequently to the reported oc-
curl,ence, in which no mention is made OF
such an occurrence.
A party of robbers passing recently through
the country near Brandon, Mississippi, COM
mitted att sorts of outrages The citizens raised
company, pursued them, shot two dead and
captured one The robbers killed one citizen
George Watts, in the attack.
We understand that Mr.. Miller, Treasury
agent at Camden, Arkansas, has been placed
under arrest by General Mays, in command Of
that place, for mafeasance in Office.
Col Van Young has prohibited the sheriff
of Vicksburg from selling vagrant negroes 1oi
Jail fees.