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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17
Raleigh s. CASTOR Railroad,

The public informed that the speed on this
Road has been increased, and close connections are
made with all Trains going North and South. Pas
sengers do not change from Charlotte to We'll
don To Baltimore and other cities North, the fare
as low%as by any other route, and time as quick.
Through tickets TO all places North by both Peters,
burg, Richmond and Washington City, aud by Nor
folk and Bay Steamers and to the principal cities In
the Northwest via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
Baggage checked through.
To shippers very great inducements offered.
1t is the quickest, safest, and cheap as by any
other route. Freight is shipped through without
breaking bulk from Charlotte-to Norfolk.
The connections at Norfolk with superior Ocean
Steamers, commend this route to all interested in
shipping. A. JOHNSON,
April l6 I'm Superintendent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17

A WARNING Not many months since there
u as welded to fair, but alas too confiding,
daughter of highly esteemed and respected cit
izen of one of our interior towns, a Northern
man. who claimed to have been an officer in the
Federal army. The married life of happy
nair appears to have gded along smoothly and
pleasantly until at an inauspicous moment a
third party steps into the stage and Immediately
transforms quiet and bliss to discomfort and bit.
terpess. The rerfdious and brutal husband was
confronted By another wife, who having heard
of his infamous conduct had arrived from the
North to institute inquiries and satisfy herself as
to the truth or falsity of the report which reach.
ed-her To her anguish and sorrow she found
that the statement was, indeed, true. The af
fair has created quite feeling in the district
! aud how it will end remains to be seem
| Charleston Courier
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17

CASE ARGUED-The writ of habeas corpus
granted by Judge Fowle in the case of Maj.
Gee was argued to-day by Col. Holland, one of
the counsel for the accused, and his honor re-
served his decision until Saturday, 2Sth inst.
We understand Gen. Ruger did not appear
nor was the government represented, the COM
mandant of the department contenting himself
by endorsing on the writ that the prisoner was
held by orders from the President of the United
States. This is the result we predicted aud yet
it is to be hoped that the Judicial officer of the
State may be enabled, by some Legitimate pro-
cess, to enforce his order. Let US send the
matter to Washington, and ascertain whether
the peace proclamation is an empty sounding
document or something tangible --Raleigh
Progress of Sdfur3ng
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17
CHARLOTTE MARKET, April l6, 1866.

CORRECTED BY STESHousE NAcAULAY.
During the past week some $50 bales of Cotton
were sold in this market at II to 203 cents specie,
and 2iI to % cents currency. Owing to the con-
tinued heavy receipts in the various Southern sea-
ports, the market continues dull in New York, re-
spending to similar accounts from Liverpool.
Flour Sl4 to SIS per barrel, Corn 81 40 TO 81 As
per bushel, Peas 81 35 to 81 40, Oats 81 TO 81 TO-
Bacon l54 to let cents per pound. Corn Whiskey
and Apple Brandy dull at 81 IS; Tobacco, Hnsoand
Is to a5 cents. ine IS to 80 per pound.
Brown sugar 10 to % cents. Coffee 35 to 4o Sor-
ghum SO to 60 cents per gallon, Iron TO 10.
Gold l23 TO 1873.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17
CHESS Gon. IF THIS Amt MASS JEFr

"BLEss COB, IF THIS Amt Mass JEFF"
"A colored man, true and faithful servant,
now in the service of Capt. Thos Jett, came in
to our office yesterday to get Capt. Jett's paper
In looking around, he espied picture of Jeffer-
to it, and exclaimed, "Bless Sod, if this amt
Mass jeff" Upon inquiry, We learned that the
man had formerly belonged to Mr. Mclaughlin,
connection of the Davis family, and knew Mr.
Davis we'll. He left the Office with tears in his
eyes Will somebody show this to Mr. Greeley
and Senator Sumner p Vicksburg Herald.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17
STRAYED OR STOLEN.

From my premises, IL miles East of Charlotte near
the Lawyers road" strawberry roam FILLY, 3
years Old this Spring, black mane aud tail, and in
very good order 1t is supposed that she went or
was rode in the direction of Monroe ANY person
that will return the Filly to me, give me nforn1a-
ton so can get her, shall be literally rewarded
Address me at Charlotte.
]. L. PHILLIPS.
April l6, 1866 3tpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17

In this county on the 18th INST nv Rev VIM n
Power, Major William NJ. Smith of Tennessee TO
Miss Alice o., daughter of James II. Davis, ESQ.
In Union county, on the 22d ult by Rev. W W.
Jones, Mr. Thomas L. Cuthbertson to Miss A. A..
Jones.
Near China Grove, in Rowan county, on the bth
instant, Mr. Ketchey to Miss Sallie J. Patterson.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17
APPOINTMENTS FOR NORTH CAROLINA.

APPOINTMENTS FOR NORTH CAROLINA
Mary Cation, postmisress, Fulton, Rowan coun.
ty, vice NJ. Hobbs, declined; Robert B. Boyle,
postmaster, Lenoir, Caldwell county, vice Mrs
NJ V Rainey, declined; a ] Blanchard, post
master, New Hill, Wake county, vice Robert NJ
Brown, declined; George Dowel, postmaster,
Cary, Wake county; Mrs Mary Green, postmis-
tress, Warrenton, Warren county, vice Mrs
Lucy E Polk, resigned.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17

The copartnership heretofore existing between
Bernheim 4 Sinclair, aud which constituted the firm
known by the and style of Bernheim & Sim
clair, is this day dissolved by mutual consent Mr.
Bernhein Withdrawing The business will be con-
Quoted as heretofore By Alexander Sinclair, who
from this date will collect all debts DUE and liqui.
date all claims against the firm.
g. D. BERNHEIM,
ALEX. SINCLAIR.
April &c, 1866.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17

IIurper's Magazine and Weekly, before the
war; used to pamder to extreme Southern opn-
ions. During the they found that something
else paid better, and reversed their. course.
There have been of late more Inscriptions
and reckless vfers Of the South to say nothing
of Northern Democrats. than those two publica-
tions.-N. y. WOrid.
Yes. and notwithstanding the Harpers are en-
gagged in systematically abusing, mis-represent-
ing and denouncing tho South, the southern peo-
pie are every day buying their publications and
thus encouraging them to continue their dirty
work.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17
* NOTICE.
Important to Shippers.

The Charlotte & S. g. Railroad is now prepared
to give
THROUGH RECEIPTS,
and forward Freights to and from COLUMBIA to
all points on the line of its road, at the following
rates, viz:
To Winnsboro' IS cts. per leo lbs,
To Chester, s. Is per i 90 lbs
To Charlotte, 81 SO per 100 lbs.
Freights destined for Columbia and points hey oud
must, in all cases, be prepaid.
Be sure and mark Through Fregh,s, care Railroad
Agent. JAMES ANDERSON, Sup't
April 16, 1866
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Land for Sale-.J Burroughs.
Strayed or Stolen Phillips.
Guano for salc-Oates, Williams Co.
Spring Goods-Cochrane, WilSon'& Co.
Corn and Oats-P Zimmerman.
Raleigh & CASTOR Railroads. Johnston, Supt
Seaboard Roanoke Railroads. g Ohio, Agt
To Tax Payers-C Orerman, r.
Dissolution Notice-Bernheim Sinclair.
Charlotte l. Railroads. Anderson, Supt
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17
GOOD INVESTMENT.

A desirable tract of LAND containing eighty five
acres, more or less, four miles from Charlotte on
the line of the Charlotte S. @. Railroad, adioin-
ing the lands of R Smith, John and James Griffith
Is offered for sale. IS of the above tract 10
well timbered Application can be made to
J. G. BURROUGHS.
April 16 1866 St
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17
To Tax PAYERS.

All who liable by law to pay State and
County tax in district of Charlotte, West are hereby
notified that shall open the List on Saturday the
2lst inst, and close on Thursday the 80 day of May
You will please call within that time and make
your returns | can be found at the store of A. H.
Tate 4 Co, (old Post Office building) from day to
day during that time.
April 10th G. OVERMAN
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17

In accordance with the above Notice OF Dissolu-
ton. would respectfully inform the Public, that
the business heretofore conducted will be con,
tinued by myself at the old and well known Stand,
Springs Corner. By close and strict attention to
business hope to retain the hitherto liberal trade
of my friends and patrons.
ALEXANDER SINCLAIR.
April 8, 1866
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17

A BIG MAN-.Miles Darden, of Henderson
county, Tennessee, was, beyond all question, the
largest man in the world, at least since the days
when there were giants in the land. His height
was seven feet and six inches-two inches high
er than Porter, the Kentucky giant. HIS
weight was fraction over one thousand pounds
He measured around the waist six feet and four
inches, and it took one hundred feet of plank
TO make bis cofin. He was So years old when
he died, full of humor, and possessed OF hne
sense, though very sensitive the subject OF
corpulency. We knew Mr. Darden fifteen years
before his death. He then weighed only 4UU
pounds, but Continued to increase as ne became
older"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17

New ORLEANS, April l4.-Gen. Sheridan has
issued orders that all persons embarking from New
Orleans for Vera Cruz, Tampco or Matamoras,
Mexico, mnst have passports from the provost mar
shall The order causes much remark and the
papers say it is aimed against southeYners.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17
CORN AND OATS.

1000 Bushels Prime White CORN 500 Bushels
Fine OATS, for sale. Apply TO
P. p: ZIMMERMAN,
April l6, 1866. Navy Yard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17
Spring Goods.

full assortment of Spring Goods as cheap 40
can be had in the market at s-'
COCHRANE, WILSON Il cos.
April I6 1866
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17

Augusta is again united with Charleston and
Colum bia by rail, The completion of the track
took place on the 9Th inst, and the first train
was expected to pass over the reconstructed line
on the following day.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17
Just Opening.

Ny SPRING STOCK of Calicoes, P0plins, Mohair
Lustaes, Lawns, Organizes, White Goods and No
lions. ALSO Boots, Shoes, Hats, Hardware, Will
low -ware Creckery and almost everything found
in any other Store in our City, all of which Offer
at unusually low prices.
April l6, 1866 ALEX. slNCLAlh,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17

GEoRGIA-A proclamation from Governor
jenkins, of Georgia, urges the men of money in
that State to make loan to the State Treasury
in order to relieve the intense sufferngs among
the people He says:
ga portion of the people in Georgia, in dis
tricts overrun by both armies during the late
war, are suffering for the lack of food, and un-
less speedily relieved must suffer more, perhaps
starvc. Their more fortunate aud benevolent
neighbors have done much for Them but can do
little more. The evidence of these facts is full
and startling"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17

FmE.-On Friday night last, the kitchen of
Mr. Gleason, in this town, was consumed by fire.
Mr. Gleason feels certain that it the work of
an ineendary. His loss is $500 or $1,000.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17

y- Hereafter daily trains are TO be run on the
Will, Char & Ruth. Railroad. Leave Charlotte
at 6 A. NJ. ind return here from Linconton al
Is p. NJ
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17
THB FENIANs-A SLIGHT coNELIcr,
NORTHERN MARKETS

New York, April la.--Cotton heavy-sales of
1900 bales at 363 and 81 cents; Flour and 10 cts
tendencysales of 900 bushls at 80 and s5 cents
Gold 12Gf.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17


NEW York, April lS-IIon. Danl S. Dick
inson, formerly U. S. Senator from this State,
died at Binghamptou this morning
RICHMOND, April 12.-Capt Wjnder i'm
prisoned upon charge OF cruelty to Union pris-
oners, has been released from confinement by
order from Washington.
A terrible tornado, which recently visited In
diana, also extended into Southern Illinois, it
is estimated that not less than thousand per-
sons We're killed and injured b. it.
There has been furious portherly storm at
Corpus Christi, Texas. A number of persons
were drowned.
One hundred and fifty negroes attempted a
revolution at Panama on the 9th ultimo.
They were surrounded by troops and shot down
like sheep. Twenty-Five or thirty were killed,
and one hundred made prisoners.
The death of Mormon Bishop is thus an
nounced in Salt Lake paper: Gle was thirty
seven years old, aud leaves an interesting family
of eleven wives and iorty-seven small children to
mourn his death"
/ Prof J. D. 3. DeBow was before the recon
struction committee, and gave his testimony on
the status of the South. His account is said to
have been substantially that the Southern peo-
pie are in fair condition for reconstruction.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17

B~ Gov. Worth has appointed John A. Gill
mer, Jr.. Adjutant General of North Carolina.
with the rank of Brigadier General.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17

In Cabarrus county, on the 2sth Mt, Mr. II. C.
Howie, aged 80 years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17

The London Times, of the Both, says: "There
is too much reason to fear that the peace of Eu-
rope is about to be broken by one of the least
just and necessary wars OF modern times" The
Times heartily trusts that Eng land mdy hold
kaloof 49,
ga Worm Protector" designed to capture
and kill the worms which annually intess the
trees of forests, and parks and fruit trees, has
been invented by f r. House of Connecticut.
1t consists of tin screen Of bell shape, which is
to be soldered around the tree and suspended on
an India rubber band that fits the bark closely.
Under the expanded edge of the screen and con-
cealed = there is receptacle for oil. The worms
in their assent cannot pass the "protector," but
are likely to fall into the oil. This invention
has been tested it is said, with the best results,
aud it will be likely to supercede the use Of the
ropes and bands of hay straw, saturated With
various substances, which are temporary, but
very unsightly.
Bg- A Yankee and Freedman owned a
pig in copartnership. When killing time came,
they wished to divide the meat. The Yankee
was very anxious to divide so that he could get
both hind quarters, and persuaded the French
man that the way to divide was to cut it across
the back The Freedmen agreed to it, on
condition that the Yankee would turn biz back,
and take bis choice of the pieces after it was
cut in two. The Yankee turned his back ac-
eordingIy.
Frenchman-Vich will you have; re piece
vid re tail on, or re piece vidout tail on
Yankee-The piece with the tail on.
Frenchman-Zen, by gar! you can take him,
and | take re ozer one.
Upon turning around, the Yankee found that
the Frenchman bad cut off the tail aud stuck it
in the nip's mouth.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17
FROM WASHINGTON.

AsHiNGToN. April 13.-Mr Morrill, gave no.
nee that he would at an early day bring in bill
20 establish negro suffrage in the District of Co.
lumba. $500 ~
Ihe House adopted a resolution instructino
tne Commtte of Commerce to inquire and report
what legislation is necessary to prevent the intro
ducton of the cholera into the ports of the United
States.
The President has officially informed the
House that Naval force will be sent to protect
the nshermen nov that the reciprocity treaty be-
tween the British provinces and the United States
has been abrogated.
The President has no doubt intmated his pur-
pose TO release Jefferson Davis on parole, as
neither Congress nor the United States Supreme
Court VIII take any measure for his trial He
mas taken care that his position the subject
shouia De understood. i cannot be doubted
mat the President will soon follow up his peace
proclamation with extension of amnesty to
some classes heretofore excepted from it. He
mas conferred with Gen. Grant and Mr. Seward
on this subject. They believed to favor his
policy.
THE FENTANS-A SLIGHT CONFLICT.
The movement of Irshmen to free Ireland is
again causing excitement on the Canadian and
American Ironter, and it is reported that Fe-
mans and British soldiers have had fight at Calais
Maine. There is so much humbuggery in the whole
movement that it is surprising that sensible Irish
men have anything to do with it. The following is
the latest account:
EAsTroRT, Maine, April IA fight occurred at
Calais between party of British soldiers and some
Fenans, which resulted in the former being driven
back over the River. The citizens Joined the Irish,
though no lives were lost
The British steamer Pleiades went to sea
suddenly day before yesterday. 1t is reported that
fifty of the crew mutinied.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17
EX-PREsDENT DAYIs.-A Washington let

Ex-PREslDENr DAvIs-A Washington let
ter-writer says
The Supreme Court having adjourned, trials
by court martial have been abandoned, and
there being no present probability Of convictlng
Davis before Civil Court the President, it is
freely rumoreG, has about concluded to order
his release on parole. Mr. Stevens is reported
to have expressed the conviction that be would
be 'sreleased,' and as Mr. S has just held long
interview with the President, it is not unlikely
but what be is foreshadowng the event
In this connection | will say that most i'm
portant argument, covering eighty printed
pages, has been received by the President from
London, in which are set forth the reasons why
Davis cannot be convicted in any court of the
crime of treason The ground gone over dates
from the foundation Of the Govcrnment-in-
cludes the "Rights of the States" as then un-
derstood-the action of New York, Pennsyva-
MIA, Virginia, Massachusetts, and the States in
accepting the Constitution, and the opinions of
Washington, Fisher, Ames, Hamilton, Webster,
Ellsworth, Rufus King, Davie, Spencer, .Madi-
son, jay, Randolph, Franklin, Tench Cox JAS
Wilson and Chief Justice Mexican, of Pennsyl-
vania. Theppurport of the opinions of these
honored dead, as showing the sovereignty of the
States, and which the barrister who sends to
the President the argument gives in detail, may
be summed up in the remark of Wilson in the
Pennsylvania Convention Of 81:
Upon the existence of the State Govern
ments depends the existence of the Federal
plan. The supreme, absolute and uncontroll-
able power is in the people before they make a
Constitution, and remains in them after it is
made. My position is, that the ab-
solute sovereignty never goes from the people,"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17

WHAT FAIL, MY COUNTRYMEN Mr. Chase,
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the United
States. made political speech at 'relgous'
meeting in the North the other day, in which he
favored negro equality. "What a fall, my coun-
trymen!"
The use of the U. S. Senate chamber has been
granted to female lecturer to speak on the con-
dition of the South Of course it was understood
that she was to abuse and misrepresent the south
ern people.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17

SOUTH CAROLINA.-A conflict of jurisdiction
has occurred between the State courts of South
Carolina and the military jurisdiction under Gen.
Sickles. The courts have sentenced white men
convicted of larceny to be punished with stripes
under the old criminal code of South Carolina
General Sickles forbade the execution of the sem
tence, for the reason that it abhorrent to the
ideas Of philanthropy and usages of civilization.
The Circuit courts of the State have therefore, it
appears, declined to try criminals at ALL The
President is appealed to by the State authorities
to countermaud General Sickles' order
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17

COMING FINANCIAL STORM.-The National
Intelligencer says there are everywhere seen
mysterious aud alarming portents of a coming fl
nancial storm. The excess of an rredeemable pa
per currency has done its work by an exaggeraiion
of prices, by an accumulation Of goods and mer-
chandise. and by promoting enormous specula-
tons and hazardous engagements. Paper money
is as forest leaves. For once, Wall street ad-
mts that money is easy; because there is little
employment for it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17

THE BANK LAw.-We publish to day the Act
OF the late Legislature to enable the Banks of this
State to close their business. 1t is law in which
many of the citizens of the State are interested,
and we believe this is its first appearance in a
newspaper. 1t is an official copy. having been
procured from the Secretary of State by w. A.
Williams. Esq, the Cashier of the Bank of Char
lotte, to whose courtesy are indebted for it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17
To the Public.

April i6, 1866.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17

I Henry S. Foete, who tried to make him
self great man in the Senate of the $50 called
Confederate States, land who deserted because
he could not command the respect of the South
ern Congress,) is now operating in Washington
City for the degradation of the South He is to
blame for the detection of Senator Stewart from
the support of President Johnson's policy. No
doubt Foote himself is secretly working with the
radical disunionisrs against the President. He is
one of the nusances with which this country is
cursed.
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