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CHARLOTTE MARKET, Feb &c, 1866.
coRREcTFD By SrryHoUsE NAoAuLAy.

CORRECTED BIZ STENHoUsE NAcAuLAY.
There was more animation in the Cotton market
last week, and some $50 bales changed hands at 20
to Is in specie, aud % TO s43 in currency--the
market CLOSING dull on Saturday with decline of
one and half cents on above quotations
Flour si4 to SIS per barrel; Corn 81 80 to 81 IS
per bushel; Oats 81; Bacon II to 20; Lard 20 to
25 Butter 3d. Nails 10 to Is cts per Id. as to size
No quotabIe change in Groceries since last report
Gold is6 to I373. Exchange on New York per
cent discount.
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NOTICE..

A petition having been filed in the county Court
of Mecklenburg. by Joseph c.. Nicholson, S Berry
hill, Wilson Montgomery and John Heron, to erect
a GATE across the Lonergan Ferry Road, at or near
the dwelling house of John Heron, it is ordered by
the Court that publication, be made, so that any
persons who desire 10 do may come in at The
Term of the Court and show cause why the Pc
tition shall not be granted.
February &c, 1866. I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-27

BRIDGE 'GsNE The severe rain on Monday
must have damaged the bridges of the country
considerably We learn that the Railroad
: bridge on Neuse River has been swept away
again consequently transportation has, been
interrupted again with Goldsboro The east.
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BOOT 81 SHOE SHOP.
The subscriber inf

F The subscriber informs
~ the puplc that he is engaged in max
~ S ss booTs ' Shoes i II ,hs v g5ist
Stephens Schutt, few doors above the Metho-
dist Church. His work is WARRANTED 10 be of
the best material and workmanship.
REPAIRING done with neatness and dispatch
Feb g. 1856 3m E. II. WHITE.
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II We take pleasure in. informing the public
THAT we had conversation with Mr. Ii. b. Nassal
the special agent of the Post Office Department
for this State, in which he informed that Col.
,R. H.. Cowan. the able and energetic President
of the Charlotte road. had conseHted to accept a
.cOntrsct fora tri-weekly mall from wv lmingtpn
to Ratherfordton. the gap between the present
terminus of that road and Charlotte to- betfled
tbyihacks or coaches.
In addition to the above. tvr..wouh state: that
Nr NnsSal has now gone to Fayetteville for the
purpose of making arrangements for a tri-weekly
Ihail from Lumberton to Fayetteville. to, connect
with the Charlotte trains at the lutter point
iHIlmingtoa Dispatch.
If this arrangement goes into operation we hope
the Department will continue the mail line from
this place to- Lancaster, s. c., via Sharon, Oak
vile. Providence, Fulwoods Monroe. Walkers
willie. &c, as the new line would DE what
-. is known as the CLOVER road" to Monroe. I'm
sless mail was kept on the upper road large
portion of the country would be deprived of mail
=: facilities.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-27

The Diocesan Episcopal Convention Of South
Carolina, adopted preamble and resolutions re-
turning into union with the Protestant Episcopal
Church of the United States, and declaring all
legislation inconsistent with that proceeding
henceforth of no force
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

:, Horse Stoien-Sol0moR |. Jordan.
) Soft Hast. Brem.
clover Seed-Barringer, Wolfe Co.
:, Boot and Shee-maker-E II White.
i Notice in regard 10 Gate across public read
Shovels Spades, &c.-H. 3. Williams.
Arrears to Census Takers-A. b. Magruder,
Stenhouse l. Macaulay, Commission Merchants.
Drug Store-F. Scarf:
Life Insurauce-Hutchison Springs, Agents.
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NEW SoRK, Feb. 21.-The express states
that 3. +. Butler has paid Messrs. Smith &
Brothers, of New Orleans, sS0,UO0 in gold,
which they alleged he distracted from them
vaults, together with interest, all costs and she.
rms pouodagee, making an aggregate of over
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-27

81 Wilmington and Manchester fRailroad
stock was recently sold at auction, nWilming--
ton. at $50 per share; Wlnington and Weldon
Railroad stock S45 per- share; Wilmington.
CharlottsStl Rutherford stock, S2l per share.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-27

THE BANKS.-The members of Our Legisla-
ture in discussing the Bank question, seem to
think that there is class whose interests ought
to be protected or looked after hut that of the
bidders IF the bills of the Banks. 1t strikes US
that it would be nothing but fair to give the
stockholders q chance to save something if posi-
ble A large number of widows and orphan
children were entirely dependent on their Bank
stocks for support. and they, well as the note
holder are entitled to protection assis-
rtance in deciding what shall be done with our
; local Banks. The notes OF the Banks have been
bought up. To q great extent. by brokers and
speculators at a small price. and it is not fair to
shape Legislation for their benefit altogether.
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THE PRospEcr. IN South CARoLINA.-The

FTHE PROsPECT. IN SOUTH Z ARUEINA-In ne
Charleston Courier says:
Northern gentlemen who have become inte-
rested in lands in this section, have written to
their agents in New. York to secure the services
of a certain number of German emf grants. In
twelve months from tho present time. South Car
DINA. if the march of improvement, is not inter-
rupted. will be so far advanced in the matter of
developing her resources. as to excite the envy
of half the States in the Union. A gentleman
living in the city is locking for an arrival of emf
grants during the present week. They will. be
sent to plantation distant about twenty miles
from Charleston. The prospect for future pros
perity is encouraging"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-27

Mr., and Mrs Brewer, of Kentucky, have
swenrys~o children This is the most extern
sivs brewery in the oeuntry
Entirely mistaken. Mr. ard Mrs NJ. D. ,Da-
Wis. residing four miles South OF. Knoxville, have
twenty eight children.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-27

F We.return thanks to the officers OF the
Southern Express Company: for papers in ad-
vance of the mails.
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,Tusf Received,

Shovels. Spades, Ovens aud Lids, Extra Oven Lids,
5 bbls. extra Early White Jersey POTATOES.
Feb 2sth. - H. B. WILLIAMS.
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StenhOuse & MacauIay,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS.

CHARLOTTE, N. c., and &C Pearl ST., NEW YORK.
Prompt personal attention to the sale of cotton
cotton yarns naval stores, &c, and the purchase Of
merchandise generally
RrFERENcEs-John Wilkes and H Brem, Esq'rs,
Charlotte, NC; Jordan Womble Esq, Raleigh, c.;
o G Parsley 60, Wilmington, N C y Paul Co,
and Robt Mure & Co., Charleston, 8 c.; Wilcox
Hand, Augusta Ca; Dunlop, Moncure & Co, Rich
mond, Va /; Tannahll, McIlwane Co, N Y : Par
fridge, Wells Il Co, New York.
February &c, 1866
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-27

STArEsvILLE AMERIcAN.-This paper comes
TO US in a new dress and much enlarged and i'm
proved. 1t presents quite handsome appear
ance. WWe wish it success.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-27

COMING RIGHr.-The Rev. Henry Ward
Reecher, one of the leading Northern fanatics,
delivered an address in Brooklyn, n. Y, ON
Tuesday evening last, sustaining the Presidents
veto, and taking the ground that the Southern
States SHOULD be admitted into the Union without
further delay Let US be thankful for small ia
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$40 REWARD.

Stolen from the undersigned on the goth inst, q
deep.sorrel HORSE, Is or Is hands high, dropped
rump, small grey spot on the back, carries high
head, has large yellow eyes with small in the
face, and is about ten years DID, though he may be
taken for eight The above reward will be paid for
his delivery to me IL miles North of Charlotte, or
reasonable reward for any reliable information as
TO his 'whereabouts so that can get him. Address
me at Charlotte, N. c.,
-" SOLOMON /. JORDAN.
February 26, 1866 3tpG
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-27

IL We have received some communications
(which we. must decline publishing we feel it
our duty to do all we to promote harmony
4 and not bad feeling.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-27
VETO OF THE FREEDNEN's BupEAu RI.,

VETO OF THE FREEDMEN's BUREAU Bill
Atis qualification to the friends of peace and to
the true friends of the negro. that the President
has vetoed the bill recently passed by the radi-
Gals IN congress known as an Act to amend the
Freedmens Bureau Bill, and to continue it in
perpetual existence. The effect of this bill, had
1t become law, would have been to encourage
the lazy portion of the negro population to live
an idleness. annoy all who employed freedmen.
and I'LL the country with host Of salaried officers
We publish the most important part of the veto
message in so-days paper.
The President thus explains some Of the pro-
visions of the bill l.;
The bill proposes to establish, by the eathor
fty of Congress, military Jurisdiction ever all
parts OF the United States containing refugees
and freedmen. 1T would, by it's very nature, ap-
ply with most force to those parts of the United
States in which the freedmen most abound; and
expressly extends the e&isting temporary juris-
.diction of the Freedmen's Bureau with greatly
enlarged powers, over those States in which the
ORDINARY Course OF judicial proceedings has been
interrupted by the rebellion" THE country is
to he divided into districts and sub districts. and
the number of salaried agents to be employed
may be equal to the number of counties or
parishes in all the United States where freedmen
and refugees are to be found "The third sec
fion ot the bill authorizes general and unlimited
grant of support to the destitute and suffering
refugees and freedmen. their wives and children
Succeeding sections make provision for the rent
or purchase of landed estates for freedmen. and
fr the erection for their benefit of suitable build
ings for asylums and schoos-the expense to be
betrayed from the Treasury of the whole people,"
.' The fifth section proposes to take away land
from its former owners without any legal pro-
ceedngs being first had, contrary to that provi
sion of 'the Constitution which declares that no
person shall 'be deprived of life. liberty pro-
Iperty without due process of law"
The Senate made attempt to pass the bill
the Presidents veto. but failed for the want
of two-thirds vote. The vote stood, for the
ibilE3O. against it lS.
As.might. have been expected. the radicals are
very. bitter in their remarks about the Presidents
course, and they are denouncing him with curses
but Andrew johnson is not a man to be easily
frightened. He will stand firm. and the friends
of peace and fair Union: may take courage.
In the meantime,the old Bureau lawsstll re-
smans in operation, but will expire the 1st of
July, we think. unless re5enacted.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-27

A young man and young woman 10 Berk-
shire went 20 a. clergyman to, be married the
other day, and stood up to have the ceremony
performed, when the inquiry was made by the
expectaut bride if-the young man would agree
to abstain from The. use of intoxicating liquors.
This he declined to do, and the parties went
home unmarried. The girl may Thick herself
lucky, but most Of men would have given pro-
mise under the circumstances, even though they
might break it afterWard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-27

vNEw JERsEY.-Trenton,. Feb: 22-Resolu-
.ions condemning the. PRESIDENTS Policy, intro
duced in the Senate to-day. were lost after dis
scussion.
MAssAcHrsErrs.-Bosto Feb. 22.-In the
House, yesterday, series of resolutions were in
troduced regretting ,the veto of the Freedmen's
, Bill A resolution thanking the President for
his message Was rejected-ayes, le; nays, 90
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Wanted 10 Purchase, ;
small SAFE. Apply at this Office.
Arrears to Census-Takers.

arrears 10 CcnStIS.I aKefS.
Arrears of pay to takers of the Census of 1860
may be recovered on proper application TO the au-
thorities at Washington. Many such claims due
to Assistant Marshals in North Carolina and Virgil
MIA The undersigned, engaged in the prosecution
of such demands, will undertake their collection on
fair terms. He may be addressed by letter Wash
ington city, care of Hughes, Denever Peck.
A B. MAGftUDER,
Feb 26th. y I'm Counsellor at Law.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-27

LETTER FROM GENERAL, PRIcE.-We are
permitted to publish the following extracts from
letter written by General Sterling Price, to a
friend in this country:
CoRDovA, Mexico, Jan. 16, 1866-Judge
Perkins, Governor Harris, Colonel White and
his family, the Episcopal Minister Mr. Holman
and his family, myself and others are now living
in our new town, Carlotta. The Americans
that were in Monterey and Luis Potos are now
on their way htber, as we learn from Captain
Nj. F. Maury. Several Louisianians have late
ly arrived here in search of new homes for them
selves and families. They have thought best
to purchase improved lands from private iudi-
viduals, and have done SO, paying down five
thousand dollars in cash, and getting as much
time as they desired for the deferred payments.
They. have now returned to the United States
for their families.
If the immigration from the States shall be
as great as anticipate, property of every kind
will. greatly increase in value, and l therefore
think That those who have made up their minds
to come to Mexico, should do so at once The
inducements to mechanics to come here are very
great .'While the native laborer can be hired
at fifty cents day, out of which he finds him.
self, mechanics earn excellent wages For in
stance the Railroad Company offer to contract
for brick at twenty five dollars thousand, and
lime at one dollar and a quarter per hundred,
and the country abounds in timber and in lime
stone of an excellent quality; a wheeright or a
tanner would make fortune very soon.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-27

THE EARTHQUAKE IN MExIco.-The earth
quake of the second of January proves to have
been more extensive than was at first reported.
At; Oajaca it consisted of oscillations from porth
to south, ending with a confused shake, the
whole iss1s ABOUT gio1ts The people, were
of the world was at hand. A number of houses
in the city were badly damaged, among Them
the government, palace. At, Coscomatepec the
parish church and several other buildings were
destroyed, but as the population had sought re-
fuge, in, the open streets and squares no one was
killed At Cordova, there was a>general panic.
Many buildings were damaged, and it was be-
leved that if the shock had lasted five seconds
longer, the whole city would have been in ruins.
In one Of the old churches French force was
stationed, and the. last man had just left the
building when the dome and cupalo fell. Only
one person was injured. In many of the small
Ter interior towns much damage was done.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-27

,CoLD Observation-Disclosures from the following
extract of letter from lady in Fillmore coun-
ty. Minnesota. we should think the weather had
been pretty cold in that region
I'VE have heard of ten other men who peri
ed in the same storm-six of them. altogether in
a sleigh, froze they sitting in the sleigh
Three other men had been to the timber. and it
seems they. could not keep up>with their teams;
one was found. the others not at the last
accounts we had. The one found was frozen in
a standing posture. with both hands covering his
face, within three rods of a house"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-27

A RADICAL Removable is stated on re-
liable authority that the Radical Postmaster at
Lafayette, Indiana, has been superseded against
the earnest protest Of Hon. G. S. Orth, Repub-
lican member Of the House for that district
Mr. Orth, is follower of Stevens, and voted for
the negro suffrage and other monstrous bills,
that have lately passed that body. Hence his
recommendations are not regarded 1t the White
House. An appeal will be made to the Senate
by the. friends Of officers who may be Displaced
by the. President, and that radical body vii! no
doubt refuse to confirm their successors. But
that's small matter If they can stand it. the
on Notwithstanding their opposition Woshing-
ton Correspondent indianapolis Herald.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-27

SANDY CorroN.-Five bales Of cotton were
opened on the premises of the Suffolk Manufac-
turing Company in this city. yesterday: tie bales
containing nine hundred and eighty-seven pounds
rof sand. Each bale had bag of sand IN the
centre, extendingnear to the end. Two OF them
had two bags in each one There were two nun
dred and sixteen pounds of sand in one bale.
The amount found in the FIVE bales, at forty-seven
cents per pound, would cost 1853 s9-a high
price for that commodity. This sand must have
been put in when baled on the plantation, before
being pressed.-Lo,ceU Neps.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-27

,T w. P. Caldwell, Esq. of ~Statesyille, has
tbeen elected by theiegi>lature Solicitor for this
j judicial District, in place .sfL. @. Sharpe, de-
,caased.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-27
AT the Old Established
DRUG STORE

OF F. SCARF, may be found everything in the
Drug line, of genuine quality. ="
February Is, l866.
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DI ED.

Ia Cabarrcs county, the 22d inst, of pneumo-
MIA, after an illness of few days Dr. J. F. Gilmer,
dyed go years. 49,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-27
THE EQUITABLE LIFE
ASSURANCE SOCIETY

or THE UNITED STATES.
Fund $4,000, 0O0--Amnual In
come Sl,00O,O00 -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-27
BLANK KS

BL ANKS
FOR SALE AT WESTERN DEMOCRAT OFFICE.
Marriage License, Conveyance Deeds 80
Appearance Bonds, Sheriifs Deeds
Forthcoming Bonds Writs, CO. aud sup court
Constable. bail Bonds, Warrants, e
Guardian Bonds Jury Tickets
Ca Sa Bonds, Scira Facias Writs
Attachments, Witness Tickets
Ejectments Fl Fas, or Executions,
Capias ad Satisfacieudum, Indentures,
Commissions TO take Dispositions
Equity Writs and Witness Tickets
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Soft Hats,

Just received and for sale att
February 26th. ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-27

COTTON COTToN The Columbus. Ga. Sun
publishes the following notice. dated at the office
of the Assistant Special Agent of the United
States Treasury Department, in that place. and
signed by G. j. A. Alexander:
Having received orders from II. NJ. Buckley.
Esq. Superintending Special Agent First Special
eencv to collect all cotton subscribed to the
so-called Confederate Produce Loan, the follow
ing named parties requested to call at my
office without delay to make arrangements for
the delivery to me of the cotton subscribed by
,them.''
And then follows list of the subscribers thus
unexpectedly called upon, some of whom had
pledged 500 bales of the staple, others ne-half
their CROP others third and others still five,
ten or fifteen bales. as the case might be-
We suppose the parties will not pay without
first consulting headquarters at Washington.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-27

B@>No part Of the Presidents message de-
serves wiLoattract more attention th4a that in
which he declares that the. .'rebellion being at
an end aud the Southern States having done all
that they could to re-establish their .reations to
the United States, have been. already fully re-
stored aud that consequently he feels it to be his
duty to recommend to Congress lin the interests
of peace, and in the interests of the Union. the
admission of every State to its share of public
legi slation.'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-27

MoRE RQRBERIEs.--The Smoke House of Mr.
T. Nicely Alexander was broken open one night
last week, and "a considerable quantity Of meat
stolen.
Some Of the rogues (negroes) who broke into
Harvey Walkers smoke house have beer caught.
ABORTION Of the meat was found buried in the
sods.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-27

,CABARRUs CoUNTY.-The following are the
county officers for Cabarrus constituted at a
Special Term of the county Court on the 18th
inst
Special Court-L B Krimminger, a j Horke,
R w Allison, Kirby Pope and T H Robinson.
County Solictor-Gen. RarYnger.
Coroner-C F Harris.
Register=-R Winecotf
Surveyor-John L Shinn.
Auctioneer-J NJ Kestler.
Clerk of the county Court-John o Wallace.
CLERK of Superior Court-Dr. kiah p Harris.
Sheriff-C"l. n Slough.
,Wardens of the Poor NJ Black, J NJ Erw in.
JLudwiek, L G Kirkpatrick, NJ L Bost, r w
Allison aud John Hileman.
Superintendent of Common ~Schools-A J
lYorke. Matthias Barrier. j N Black, II Pharr,
and w n Glon.
.Committee of Finance-A J Yorke. X Pope,
and. Jacob, Ludwick.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-27

Rejoicing over The Veto lNessage-ALBANY,
N. Y, Feb. 20-A national salute was fired
here to-day, by direction of the Common Coun-
ell, in honor of the veto message of President
johnson.
<MAEo1E = n. ;HT7one !. hundred guns
dents veto of the Free 9ddnen's Bureau bill.
LocKpoRT, N. "a salute of one hundred
guns was fred in Lockport this morning, in
honor of President Johnsons veto.
The New York herald., 1866-09-01

bottaed up at Bermuda Hundred by Beaure-
gard) had distinguished friend at dinner and
brought out before him some of the best wines
IN the house. This guest was SO far pleased
with particular variety as to pronounce 1t a
rare and ripe old article. You may well call
1t rare-ripe," said the General, for it belongs
to a box given me by a friend when was on
duty In New Orleans. My friend hsd brought
it over from Bermuda, and said y was over q
hundred years DID," The guest replied that
this statement was probably true but said
he, for such rare old wine you ought to
have name Why not call it the Bermuda
Hundred ~