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THE CoTToN CRoP.-Tbe estimates now are,
that not much more than one-fourth of the cot
ton crop, raised in 1860, will be made in the
South in 1866, and that the general production
in the world will be five millions Of bales less
than the demand requires. If these estimates
approximate the truth, it will require no great
amount of calculation 10 determine the fact that
the price Of cotton must rule high, not only for
1867, but for some years to come. 1t will be
long time before we can hope to make more
than half the crop of 1860 in the Southern
States; and notwithstanding the great stimulus
which high prices have given to the cotton pro-
ducers in other sections of the world, it becomes
more and more evident, that, to the great cotton
fields Of the South, the world must look for its
chief supply. IF cotton is ever cheap again, it
will be when labor becomes more abundant and
more reliable than it is now 10 the South.
The Southern planter, then, has reasonable
assurance that his labors will prove remunera-
tive, if he can procure workmen, and if quiet is
restored to the country.-Erchanye Paper.
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DTHT0-

In Salisbury on the 18th inst, of Paralysis, Mrs
Mary Williams Long, wife of DR.. Alexander Long
in the 73d year of her age.
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October 80, 1866.

/ THE VOTE FOR GovERNoR.----About6 &c coun-
Ties have been heard from, and the vote stands for
Worth q, 800, Doekery 9,076. AS far as ascer-
tanned, the counties of Rutherford, CASTOR, john
ston, Randolph and Montgomery, gave majorities
for Dockery.
We publish in another column list of the
members elect to the Legislature
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WRAPPING PAPER
Administrators Notice.

OF various sizes and qualities for sale by
Oct 90, 1866. TIDDY BRO.
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A good supply of Cap, Letter, Note, and Bill Pa
per constantly on hand. Also, Legal Cap, which
we sell at moderate prices.
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CORN.-We learn that sales of Corn at 40
cents per buShe have been made in Ircdell
county. gentleman doing business at David
son College in this county tells US that he has
bought Corn this Fall at 81 per bushel.
We are satisfied. from what we hear that there
is an abundance of Corn in this State although
it is scarce in some localities. We think that in
Union county the scarcity is greater than in any
other section, so far as can Judge from reports.
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BLANK BOOKS,

Also, hand, and constantly receiving Blank
Books of various sizes for merchants and business
men generally.
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The METHODIST CHURCH.--The Asheville
News gives an account of the proceedings OF the
Holston Conference in that place recently. The
Conference voted nearly unanimously to change
the name Of the Church. and also in favor OF lay
representation. We believe that all the Con-
ferences of the Southern branch of the Church
that have met 80 far have voted for these changes
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-30

AWAITING TRIAL.-The number of prisoners
now confined in the County Jail is quite large,
in all sixty seven. Of these one is confined for
murder. two for highway robbery. four for rape,
and the remainder for petty larceny. With but
few exceptions, the prisoners are all freedmen,
the majority of whom will be arragned for trial
at the present term Of the Superior Court.-UIL-
min gt0m Journal.
Cannot Legislature adopt some plan for
disposing of cases of freedmen arrested for lar
ceny without CO emitting them to Jail, and run
ming the county to heavy expense
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r. N. TlDDY & BROTHER,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
BOOKSELLERS s. ST.aTIO.rERS.
Trade Street, Charlotte, ". c..
Tiddy Brother, Booksellers, have constantly on
band, great variety of
SCHOOL & MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS
which they sell accommodating terms
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Miller Wanted.

A man of steady and industrious habits, who has
had good experience Miller and Sawyer, can find
employment on liberal terms by applying imme-
diately to S. w. DAVIS.
Oct 20, 1866 IF
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STATIONERY &C.

Copy Books. States, Pencils, Pens and Pom Hold
ers Ink and Ink Stands in great variety for sale b,
TIDDY a BRO.
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Next door to Charlotte Hotel, Sugars, Coffee, Tea,
Rice and Nolasses, for sale by
s. F. HOUSTON.
p9~ Mackerel, Mulets, Herring, Sardines,
HOLSTERS, Salmond and Oysters for sale by.
s. F. HOUSTON.
Rg~ Pickles, Pepper, Spices, Soda, Candles
and Soap for sale by s. F. HOUSTON.
pas~ Maccaroni, Cheese, Crackers and Lem
mons for sale by s. F. HOUSTON.
Ba~ Bread and Cakes for sale by
s. F. HOUSTON.
Da~ Durhams best Smoking Tobacco for sale
by s. F. HOUSTON.
Ba~ Powder, Shot and Caps for sale by
S. F. HOUSTON.
ng- Flour, Meal, Bacon, Butter, Lard, Eggs,
and Potatoes bought and sold by
Oct &c. 1855 S. +. HOUSTON.
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ILLUSTRATED JUvEN1Ls.

We have just received a large lot of beautifully
illustrated Books for our little friends. Call and
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 26.-Gcueral Sherman,
accompanied by General Grant, had an inter.
view with the President this morning.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-30

THE HALLS in the Capitol being put in
thorough order for the meeting of the Legislature.
What between the hanging Of handsome gas fix
lures carpets, FURNISHED desks. and reno
walton generally. they present an appearance
every way credtable to the State.-Rat. Sentinel.
No doubt it is all very nice, but is this proper
time to spend the public money for such pur-
poses! The people less able now to pay
taxes than at any time heretofore, and that is the
reason suggest that now is an improper tins
to spend money for anything that is not actually
necessary. What is the to talk about econ
omy if it is not to be enforced.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-30

SOME OF THE BENEFITS OF ADVERTISING
Several weeks since gentleman inserted notice
in our paper stating that he wished to employ a
young man to take charge Of small farm, and
directing applicants to apply at this Office. We
have had about thirty applications for the place,
and ''still they come,' therefore we give notice
that the place is filled.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-30

THE FIRsr GOLD MISE-The first piece of gold
found in the United States is said TO have been
found in Cabarrus county, North Carolina IN
1899. 1t seems from the account furnished Mr.
Wheeler by Col. Barnharlt that boy named
Conrad Reed went with his sister and younger
brother to a small stream called Meadow Creek
on a Sunday, and while engaged along the banks
of the stream shooting fish he a yellow sub
stance shining in the water, which he picked up
and found to lie metal. His father carried it to
Concord. and showed il to William Atkinson the
siversmith of the village, who was unable TO tell
what it was. 1t was taken home by Mr. Reed,
and being the size of small smoothing iron 1t
was used as weight against the door to keep 1t
from shutting. In 1902 he carried it to market
at Fayetteville, where jeweller pronounced it to
be gold and melted it, producing bar six or
eight inches long 1t sold to the jeweier tor
$780, "bg price" as Mr. Reed thought. Upon
subsequent examination gold was found upon the
surface along Meadow Creek, and in 1903 pieces
of gold were found varying from Is pounds to
the smallest particles. The vein of this mine
was discovered in 1881. The annual products
of the gold mines of North Carolina stated at
100000. The product of the Cabarrus mine in
1910 is estimated at $500.
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Notice to Shippers.

Notice to Shippers.
OFFICE CHARLOTTE & S. G. r. R. Cor
Columbia, S. c., Oct. "a, 1866. !
Arrangements have this day been completed for
the sporaon of all descriptions of Freights to
and from Charlotte and Charleston at LOW RATES.
LIVE STOCK will be forwarded through without
TRANS-SHIPMENT.
For further information and rates, apply to w. W.
Pcgram, Agent, Charlotte.
E. r. DORSEY.
General Ticket and Freight Agent
Oct 90, 1866 I'm
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We have on hand foil stock Of Bibles, Prayer
Books, Presby teran Psalms and Hymn Books, N.
E. Hymn Books, Baptist Psalmodies and Lutheran
Hymn Books.
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A. Oppenlle elmer.

A. Oppenheimer,
Manufacturer and Jobber of Hats, Caps, Straw
Goods, Fars, &C., &c.
No. SIT Market Street, PHILADELPHIA.
Ladies and Misses Fancy Hats of every description.
Oct %, 1866.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-30

EE A portion ofthe Northern press favorable
to President johnson continues to urge upon him
the adoption Of vigorous and aggressive
foreign policy. 1t is contended that by such a
course he can best avert the dangers which menace
his administration, and unite the country in a
loyal and patriotic support of himself as the
representative of the power and dignity Of the
Government. We sometime since adverted to
the obvious proprety and necessity of this diver
sion, in the shape of an active foreign policy, from
the animosty and bitterness of our domestic dis
putes. A foreign war six years ago would have
averted the effort for disunion, and saved the
country the etfusion of its blood and the sacrifice
of its resources. Could we but have an inter-
esting and exciting complication with some
other power, whether great or small, we should
Immediately begin the work of restoration and
pacification. Times
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-30

The President has ordered pardon to be is
sued to MIR Trenholm, Secretary OF the Treas
ury of the late Confederate States.
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SECRETARY OF WAR.-The Washington cor
respondent of the Herald says Stanton's resig-
nation has been precipitateG by the discovery
lately made that he has filled nearly all the va
cancies in the regular army without the know
ledge or assent of Mr. Johnson-a proceeding
which, when discovered, made Mr. Johnson very
angry. The same correspondent says that, at
The request of General Grant, who desires the
hearty cooperation of the war office in the work
of recognizing the army, Sherman will act as
Secretary of War;"
The INDIAN WAR.-Dispatches from Colorado
announce that more Indian outrages are being
committed. Their raids were said to be SO formi-
dabIe that settlers were abandoning their homes
and going to the forts for safety. General Sher-
man is reported to be hurrying troops further
west Several posts in the Territory have been
captured and robbed Of large nut3bers of stock.
To BE HUNG Col. Lynch, Fenian prs-
oner, has been sentenced to be hung on the 18th
December, at Toronto, Canada.
1t is rumored that attempt will be made
to rescue Lynch.
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NOTED and put the right track
NORTHERN SENTIMENT.-In regard to public
opinion a: the North, the Richmond Times re-
marks:
':Advices from the North indicate an abate-
mont of Radical violence. As is always the case
subsequent to elections. the unity of the trium-
plant party is threatened, because of those diff
ferences upon certain questions which are ignored
during the canvass in order to maintain the har-
mony necessary to success.
The recent victories of the radicals seriously
menace their party unity. Many of the pnliti-
clans who have a>sailrd the Presidential policy
of Southern rehabilitation, and given their cor
dial cooperation t" the plan of Congress are men
Of moderate views, when compared with Brown
low, Stevens and Wendell Phillips. The brutal
disposition of the latter towards the South is ut
terv revolving to them. and there cannot possibly
be even an approach to unanimity in the adop-
ton of any general policy. Sumner, Butler and
Stevens will insist upon confiscations negro suf-
frage, the hanging of NJ: Davis and the impcach-
mpnt of Mr. johnson. The more moderate men
will favor none of these mad praiects the ex-
IRENE Radicals will be content with nothing short
, of the thorough adoption and execution of their
violent views; and it is simply impossible for
them to command the strength in Congress and
the popular sympathy necessary to their plans.
1t is reasonably clear that Mr. johnson does not
fear Impeachment, and that really he has 40 &C.
casion for such apprehen~ions. In addition to
! the fact that his enemies will be utterly unable
TO establish against him. sufficiently strong
/ to justify such an extreme measure, even with
the Radical masses, the length of time consumed
in debate upon the proposition Of Impeachment
the impotence of the people under constant agi
tations, assisted by the calm and dignifed atti-
| tude of the South, will consummate the inoipent
| split in the Radical organizaticn.''
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NEW YORK, Oct. %.
Gold Sl,453. Cotton dull. Flour and Wheat
advanced
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ChaUotte & S. C. Railroad.

COLUMBIA, s. c., Oct 20, 1866.
On and after SUNDAY, 28th inst, through Pas
senger Trains will be this Road as fol-
lows.
Leave Charlotte, 450 A. M.
Arrive at Columbia, IL 80 A. N.
Leave Columbia, 1915 P. N.
Arrive At Charlotte, IT'S NJ.
JAMES ANDERSON,
Oct %, 1866. Superintendent.
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stulI
--@s -H--
D@ The people of Baltimore appear to be
laboring under terrible excitement about their
police affairs. They have board called Police
Commissioners. and it seems that this board has
managed to disfranchise large number of cti-
zens and secure the election of radical city au-
thorities Against such conduct many Of the
citizens have prote: ed and petitioned Gov.
Swami to remove the Police COMMISSIONERS
The Governor although Republican himself,
sympathises with 20 dsfranchsed citizens and
condemns the action of the board. The result
is, that two parties exist in Baltimore entertain
ing the most bitter hatred for each other. The
radicals threaten and blood and defy the
Governor of the State we'll as President
johnson.
A communication is published in the Baltimore
American calling on the radical party to organize
for another war, and says:
1.-The Boys in Blue and the members of tho
several Union Leagues are busy engaged in
canvassing the city and enrolling the names of
such of loyal citizens as pledge themselves
to support the city authorities in resisting Mr..
SWANS interference. Let the work be done
right this time. Even it, as Swann's rebel friends
assert. the extra regiments of regulars already
concentrating about Washington intended to
secure the right of every rebel in the State to
vote at the next election be true. the volunteers
who did the best of the fighting in putting down
the rebellion would face them in such
cause as the rebels of the South. We have only
to hold few hours until the six hundred
thousand veterans now ready in the North can
come to our assistance"
Gov. Swami has issued the following procla-
nation
"Whcreas. 1t has come to the knowledge Of the
Executive that military and other combinations
are forming in the city of Baltimore for the
purpose of obstructing and resisting the execu
ton of the laws of this State
and HHereas. There is reason to believe that
similar combinations attempted to be organ
lied in other States with the intention Of invading
the soil of the State of Maryland, to deprive her
citizens of their just rights under the laws. and to
control the people of the State by violence and
intimidation,
Now. therefore, l, Thomas Swami, Governor of
the State of Maryland, do by this, my proclama-
ton. soIemnly warn the leaders of all such illegal
and revolutionary combinations against the peace
and dignity of the State, that in the event of riot
blood>hed growing out of these revolutionary
proceedings. they will be held to the strictest ac
countability, and the power of the State will be
exhausted to bring them to prompt aud merited
punishment"
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STATE AGRICULTURAL SoCIETY.-The men,
bers and friends of the North Carolina State Ag-
ricultural Society hereby notified and re-
spcctfuy invited to attend called meeting OF
the Society, to be held at the Capitol, in Raleigh
on Tuesday, the 9th cf November next. at II
o'clock, NJ w. Il. HOLT, Pres t.
II. +. PESCUD, Secretary.
We are pleased to make the above announce
ment. Our agricultural interests must be pro
NOTED and put the right track
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AoTICE.-Many of our subscribers complain
that their papers either stolen or borrowed by
their neighbors and worn out before they can get
o chance to read them. Any one who is too
ss;ngy to take paper of his own ought to con-
slider it too to read other peoples papers
We hope our subscribers will help to make up
q list of persons who steal or borrow newspapers,
SO that may give them paper occasionally
to keep them from depredating on others.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Gold Watch Stolen-W Nungo, S c.
Administrators Notice-John Kirk, Admir-.
COmmiss sion MechaEts-Jas. Gordon Co, Norfolk
Miller Wantcd--S W Davis.
Groceries and Provisons-S T Houston.
Notice to Shippers-C Railroad.
Book Store-R Tiddy Brother.
A Oppenheimer, Philadel phia
Notice-Rufus Barringer.
Aecklenburg County Bible Society.
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STILL COMING.--Nearly every train from the
West brings two or three hardy looking men,
whose business East IS to get farms. We sup
pose that not less than fifty-some from Cabarrus,
others from Randolph Guilford Orange and Ala
nance and Wake-have been down looking after
farms, during tie past three four weeks, and
the most of them have been successful-Gotds-
bOrO NclCS.
We surprised that any one should remove
from Cabarrus, or any other county in this sec
ton, to the East. The country between the
Yadkin and Catawba Rivers is good as any
locality in the world. Markets are convenient,
educational facilities good, and society superior.
With proper exertons and economy, farming will
pay well here elsewhere. Besides. this
section is more healthy than the Eastern part of
the State.
~ A Washington correspondent of the n. Y.
Tribune "a radical paper) writes as follows:
Il am informed that General Sherman has
made second surrender to the Rebels, more dis
nstrous to his fame than his celebrated surrender
to Joe Johnston. We all know that the General
is Conservative, but despite Grants order to
interfere with politics. he makes his conservatism
political. He has written to the PRESIDENT in
dorsng his policy unequivocally, sustaining the
Presidents course since Lees surrender. and
making ausion to the Amendment. This
letter is held in reserve. and will be printed just
before the New York election. in the hope of
carrying some half and half Republicans.
1t is very certain that Mr. Stanton will retire
from the Cabinet being relieved at his own re-
quest. Sherman will go into the War office
Stanton is said to have expressed Il desire to go
SO Spain. The entroaties of his friends may in
duce him tn change his mind, but his retiremen:
from the War office Is fixed
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MEXICAN AFFAIRs.--If dispatches from Wash
ngton are to be believed, the Government of the
United States will soon assume control of Mexico,
provided Macmillan wthdraws Voluntarily
And it appears that the United States is to ac-
quire more territory from Mexico. A letter from
Washington to the Baltimore Sun says:
The French Government asks for an extension
of the time for the withdrawal of the first install
ment of its troops till January 1st offering in that
case to waive the time allowed for the withdrawal
of the balance of its troops, and remove all the
troops substantially at one time. This PROPOSE
ton has not been assented to, but it is insisted
that it shall commence at once and proceed as
rapidly as possible. 1t is hoped that the whole
body of troops will be Withdrawn within three
months. In view of the anarchy prevalent in
Mexico, our Government will be prepared to pro
tect the Juarcz Government and finally establish
it. In consideration of this. Lower California and
the northern part of Sinola and Chihauhau are to
be coded to the United States. No agreement
has been made by our Government to guarantee
French claims against Mexico, but should it ap-
pear expedient. it will not hesitate to do The
enforcement of the Monroe doctrine and the es-
tablsbment of stable Republican Government
in Mexico are considered of paramount impor-
lance. The matter has been fully discussed in
the Cabinet, and unanimously agreed upon"
A correspondent of the n. Y. Tribune says:
1T is also stated that on Wednesday last Pres
ident johnson, Gen. Grant and Secretary Seward
held meeting, and it determined to recon-
mend. as measure of the Administration, that
we should pay the French claims in Mexico and
receive Mexican territory in exchange, probably
in the neighborhood of Guaymas.'
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by Pickles, Pepper, Spices, Soda, Candle
and Soap for sale by s. F. HOUSTON.
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Next door to Charlotte Hotel, Sugars, Coffee, I
Rice and Molasses, for sale by
The Daily empire. (Dayton, Ohio) 1865-1867, 1866-10-27
A Romant. G and Tragic story.

The following highly romantic aud
tragic story is from the New Orleans
Times:
"Neariy Il year ago one of the first mer-
chants in the city met and loved a woman
of English birth, whori he believed to be "a
widow.
His advances were iavorably received,
and after many happy hours passed IN
pleasant converse. the gentleman mt length
declared his passion. 10 his surprise and
chagrin the lady, with many tears, in
formed him that her husband was not
dead. A long story of unkindness, neglect,
maltreatment. and separate maintenance
was related. The fair one, with the mt
most frankness, went into all the details of
her wrctched existence, and ended by
hoping divorce suit. then pending would
terminate in her favor The gentleman,
encouraged by the confidence, and eager
for the possession of such a treasure, in
sisted ON her at once departing for Eng
land, and bountifully supplied the lubrica-
ting material for the rusty machinery nj
the courts. The journey WAS made, aud In
the course of few weeks the bagatelle OF
$4,000 expended.
Not many moons elapsed ere the lover
was favored with most lender cpistle,
conveying, In the postscript, Intelligence oJ
another DRAFT for $1,000 which he would,
OF course, pay ON presentation. The busi-
ness of the law proved exceedingly rNpcn-
siye. Two more drafts for $4,000 each
were forwarded to this country, and
promptly pnid. The gentleman, becoming
alarmed at the enormous drain on his purse,
ventnred to reinOnstrate. and begged the
lady, if possible, to conduct the business
with more economy.
The communication in reply, dated at
Paris, quietly informed him that the suit
had been decided against him, that she ewas
tied forever 10 the object of detestation, and
that although she could never forget the
disInterested friendship of the kindest of
men. they must never again meet on earth.
''The unhappy gentleman, maddened at
his folly, and crippled in business by the
immense outlay of money, ended his eNls-
tencc by his own hand. long after this
tragedy the real creator of IL presumes
again to address the man she 50 wronged.'