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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-12
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, June s.-The final report of the re-
construction committee, setting forth the reasons
for the action Of the majority, was read in both
honSes of Congress day. The conclusions of The
Committee briefly, that the people of the South
proved themselves insurgents and traitors and had
forfeited all their political rights and privileges
that the so-caled Confederate States not en-
titled to representation in Congress; that before
allowing it, adequate security for the future peace
and safety of the country should be required from
them, and that this only be found in such
changes Of the organic law as shall determine the
civil rights and privileges of citizens in all parts OF
the republic. They also say, that representation
should be on an equitable basis. stigma should
be fixed on treason, and protection given loyal
people against future claims for expenses incurred
in the rebellion and for slaves emancp aied by the
war, together with express grant of power 10
Congress enforce these provisions. To this end,
the Committee advocate the joint resolution amend
atory of the Constitution, and two separate bills
designed to carry the same into effect. The Com
mittee claim in conclusion, that these bills are the
result of Cancellation and concession.
The report is signed by che republican members.
The descendants Senator Johnson, and Represen-
tative Order and Rogers
WASHINGTON, June 9.-The reconstruction
resolution passed the Senate yesterday by yeas
;3; nays IL. The latter were, Cowan. Davis,
Doolitte, Guthrie, Hendricks. johnson. Nc
D0ugall. Norton. Riddle, Salisbury. Van Wrinkle,
and the absentees were Messrs. Brown, Dixon,
Nesmith and Wright.
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State Of Worth Carolina,
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
RALEIGH, June 4th, 1881
Notice to Holders of N. G.. Bonds
and Cotroons

dAu coupons.
am prepared, in accordance with tina nrovisiopa
of the act of March 10Th, So6 know as The oFund
ing act" to deliver bonds of this State of the de-
nomination of 900 in exchange for past due bonds
and of bonds of the State issued under acts
pa ssed prior to May 30, 1861.
The $500 and 500 bonds are promised by the
engraver in u short while.
The new bonds are six per cent untaxables, dated
January LIST, !s66rrnnnng tbirty-four years, with
sersi-annual coupons, payable is also the princ-
pal when due, at the National Bank of the Republic
in New York
Applicants must pay in the proper securities or
IN currency the value of the bonds to date of pay
ment, including interest from July LIST, 1865, the
law requiring they should be sold at par.
Coupons or past due bonds may be forwarded for
exchange directly to me- TAT the risk of The holder)
and bonds Will be returned in exchange. provided
some party is authorized 20 sign receipts my
books.
For example, if holder forwards his securities
by Express, let him authorize the Express Company
to receive, and receipt for the bonds
Where coupons are payable in New York the
bonds from which they are need not be forward
ed, but only the coupons.
The same rule applies to coupons payable at Raj
eigh during the war, of the Western Rail Road AID
the Western North Carolina Rail Road, as can
identify them without the bonds.
Coupons OF bonds issued to the Wilmington, Char
lotte and Rutherford Rail Road Company July list,
1862, must be forwarded this Office Nth the bonds
for identification.
Past due coupons, including those of date of
April 1866, will be funded now,--the July and
October 1866 coupons when due.
Bonds past due bear interest from maturity, which
interest is fundable. Bonds of Cape Fear and Deep
River Nasigation Company endorsed by the State,
stand on the same footing State bonds.
Holders of registered bonds must forward re-
ceipt for the interest due to last regular day OF pay
ment.
The minor details of the exchange will DE ar.
ranged by correspondence.
KEMP P. BATTLE,
1t Public Treasurer
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RALEIGH. n. c.. June 6. 1866.

EDITOR OF DEMOCRAT: The Raleigh Sentinel
persists in the statement in reply to your artce)
that the amendment to the Constitution of the
State which has passed the Convention now in
session here. creating the Office of Lieut. Govern
or, provides that the incumbent shall receive as
compensation, only the per diem Of the Speaker
of the Senate. There is 40 provision of the sort;
the amendment simply leaves the compensation to
be fixed by law. The intention is. doubtless. to
leave that to the Legislature; and the politicians
for whose benefit the office is created, will bring
the salary very nearly up to that of the Governor
The office will be entire Sinecure. The in
cumbent will have no duty to perform save to act
as Speaker of the Senate. and as Governor in
case of vacancy. Every duty which can pos
sibly dcvolve on q Lieut.. Governor amply
provided for in present Constitution. and no
good reason has been assigned, in debate. for-the
addition of this utterly useless and unnecessary
office. that other States hare done the like.
The Convention in session. Mr. Editor,
although called for special purpose only, which
purpose it fulfilled at its last session, has taken
the whole Constitution under its charge. and is
discussing it section by section. making even
verbal amendments. and consuming the time and
money of the people in considering them. E.
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School
For Boys and Young Men.

The exercises of the Fall term OF my School, oca-
ted near Davidson's Crossing on the Wilm Char. Il
Ruth. Railroad, in CASTOR county, will be resumed
July 9Th, and will continue II weeks.
Those wishing to patronize this School will great
ly promote the progress of their sons by sending the
first of the session. No deduction will be made ex-
cert in cases Of protracted sickness
| deem it unnecessary to say muchabout the loca-
ton since the neighborhood has been so long pro-
verbal for the health, morality and general refine
1uent of its citizens.
Good Board can be had cheap as in any other
section | NAV also remark that there are churches
of different denominations convenient, and it shall
be a duty enforced upon the students to attend
wherever there is worship, but no principle of Sec
taranlsm shall be incucated
Charges will be made from time of entrance, in
specie or its equivalent in currency, at the follow
ing rates;
Classics SID 90
Higher English II so
Primary 90
For further information, address me at Charlotte,
y. c., or W. 7. Shpp, Esq, at Woodlown, CASTOR
county, N. q.
A. J. HARRISON, Instructor.
REFERENcEs-W Ship, Rhyme, Robt Ran
kin, " Fife, Geo Fite. Esq'rs, CASTOR county; Thos
l. Vail, w W Grier and Sheriff White, Meckl enburg
county; DR. J A Sanfeld Geo Thompson, Esqrs,
and Rev Lea, Pres't of Somervilfe Female lnsti-
tu,e, Leasburg, c. and the patrons generally.
June IL, 1866 4tpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-12

THE FENIANs.-The assault of the Fenians
upon Canada has ended in a grand failure
Several of the leaders have been captured by the
authorities of the United States, and some have
been hung by the Canadians.
The President has issued proclamation for
the purpose of sustaining the public peace and
national honor. He all good citizens
against aiding abe;ting unlawful expeditions
of those evil disposed persons against nation
with which this Government is at peace, and au-
thorizes all Magistrates and other officers in the
United States to exert their authority to defeat
unlawful proceedings. and t" bring to justice the
offenders. Gen. Meade is ais" authorized to
the military force of the L. S. to prevent the
carrying out of the expedition.
The ~ ranncal. unkind, unfair and overbear-
ing course of the British Government in ruling
Ireland has caused nearly every lri>hman in the
world to hate EngShmen and their Government
with a bitter and unrelentng hatred. The
Northern people of the United States might learn
lesson frntn this and that the course of the
radicals Sii Congress is only engendering among
Soathern people hatred and i'll feeling for the
Government The radicals seem determined to
do everything in thfis power t" make every man,
woman and child in the s"uth hate and abhor
the Government President johnson. MIR Sew
ard and other members of the Cabinet are doing
all they can to establish good feeling. while Con-
gress is working in the opposite direction.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-12
June 12, SG6.

THE CONFERENCE.-The body is still in ses-
sion and should not be surprised if it contin-
ued until about the LIST of July. Some of the
members are anxious to adjourn Immediately. but
the majority seem determined to hold on and
finish the work of remodelling the State Consti-
tuition. Inasmuch as the work has been COM
menced, think it best to finish the job now and
then adjourn never to meet again. By compet-
ing the business now. less expense will be incur
red than if the Convention were to adjourn to
meet another day. another one called.
The office of Lieutenant Governor has been
created This officer will be elected at the same
time Governor is elected. and for the same term.
The only duty ae will have to perform will be to
preside over the Senate when the General Assem-
oily is in session. If the Governor should die the
Lieutenant Governor takes his place. and the
Speaker of the House of Commons the place Of
the Lieut. Governor. Many members, we learn,
voted for creating the Office under the impression
that the only salary the occupant to receive
would be the per diem of member Of the Senate;
but the eaiary question is not settled by the
amendment creating the office. and of course
efforts will be made (untl successfully TO inch ca Sc
the pay above that of a Senator.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-12

CHANGE OF SCHEDULES. st will be seen
that the Schedule on the n. c. Railroad has been
changed, lessenng the time between this place
and Goldsboro about four and half bours. A
person can now leave Charlotte at iii at night,
go to Raleigh and have six hours to transact bust
ness. and return here the next night.
1t will also be that the Schedule of the
Raleigh & CASTOR Road has been changed, and
much faster time made between Raleigh and
Weldon.
A passenger coach (without ohange) is run
through from Charlotte to Weldon or Portsmouth.
The North Carolina and the Raleigh and Gas
ton Roads are well managed by their present
SuperintendentS.
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STREAMING AT KNAT AND SWALLOWING

STRAINING AT A kNAT AND SWALLOWING
A CAMEL:-They have organized society in
New York to prevent cruelty to- animals The
Philadelphia Inquirer says that the association
has effected some noticeable reforms. 1t has put
an end to the practice of tying live calves and
sheep by their legs. and transmitting in that con-
dtion to slaughter-houses. often with their heads
hanging over the sides of the carts, in positions
to be struck by the rounds of the revolving
wheels. They have made the immoderate beat
ing of horses and mules dangerous thing for
the perpetrators. They have had punished
wicked persons who plucked the feathers from live
chickens, and they have compelled them to wiring
the necks of the birds before proceeding to strip
the bodies. They are arranging matters to force
railroad companies to transport cattle with more
comfort than formerly, and they declare that. af
ter having undergone one days transportation,
the animals should be released at some depot and
allowed days rest before Recommending their
journey. They making surveys of the grades
of streets Of the city of New York. SO as to in
duce the passenger railway companies to prac-
tice humanity toward their horses by compelling
them to more of those beasts in dragging
crowded cars up steep assents than employed
at present.
THIS gay be ali very good, but it strikes us it
would be better for these animal symp9thizers to
devote more of their attention to relieving hu-
manly in their midst. We frequently read in
the northern papers Of white people and black
people dying in the most miserable and loath-
some condition from want. starvation and expo
Look at the poor sewing girls of the
large cties-they compelled t" sit ten. twelve
and fifteen hOnrs and sew for few cents, and
submit to the tyrannicaI rules of their employers,
or starve to death. Families of from ten to if-
teen persons are compelled to cook. eat, sleep
and live in one small roommate and female to-
gcther.
Willie the members of the animal Society are
6evoting their attention to preventing cruelty
upon chickens and calves, thousands of human
beings in Northern cities--delicate females,
children and men-are sent to their graves in
misery and poverty. year after year, from being
overworked and half paid. Well may it be said
that the members of the animal association
stranng at knats and swallowing camels. But
they are the people who call the inhabitants of
the Southern States heathens and an horrible set!
They can't bear to the slightest cruelty to
chicken or calf, but they advise the hanging of
southern men. the coHfScation of their property,
and the beggary of women and children!
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Latest News.
FROM RALEIGH.

On Saturday last, a motion 70 amend she Consti-
tuition SO give the election of Magistrates to
the people, was adopted by a vote of So to Al.
The President of the Convention, Hon. E. G..
Reade, rendered his resignation presiding officer
on account of his duties as Supreme Court Judge
but he withdrew the request of the Convention
resolution to adjourn sine die on the l4th was
referred to a committee of five.
The ordinance in relation to an act of the General
Assembly, entitled revenue, was read third time
and passed
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-12
For the Western Democrat.
A CORRECTION.

MR. EDITOR: In your account of the pro-
ceedingS of Concord PreSbytery. copied from the
North Carolina Presbyt terrain, | notice an error
which you will allow me to correct. 1t is there
stated that the Committee appointed to make a
settlement between the congregation of Steel
Creek and the Rev. S. G. Alexander. offered a
report to Presbytery which was acce&ted. The
truth is. that committee made report at all
A member of the committee offered a report, but
was told by the Presbytery that no report was
required. Yours respectfully,
s. G.. AIEyaNDEE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-12

GOV. VANCES ADDRESS.--A correspondent
of the Raleigh Progress, writing &C the Commence
ment exercises at Chapel Hill, says:
"Gov. Z. B. Vance delivered the annual Address,
reviewing in a very able and conservative style the
present situation of the country He made no poll
fical reference beyond mention of the condition of
the State incidental to the wise course he cOnn
selled. The Governor occupied an hour and Il half,
chiefly devoted to uSt ting that the true policy of
our people is obedience to the laws. national and
STATE and the vigorous pursuit of AGRICULTURAL min
ing and such other enterprises were calculated to
develop the wealth of State and enrich her ciii
zene. He alluded to President johnson in terms of
high concentration, the audience demonstrating
their approval of the eulogy pronounced"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-12

800 Persons Poisoned Over three hundred
persons have been poisoned, of whom number
have died, in Orange county, New York, by
using -four and meal containing lead 1t ap-
pears that lead being used- by miller to fill
cavities wora in the mill stones, it was distrib-
ut.d through the meal and flour, and dispensed
10 customers Of the mill 10 this FORM the Lead
was harmless, but when feruented aud baked in
bread it was transformed into carbonate of lead,
the deadliest of alt lead posons.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-12
LAND FOR SALE.

= In obedience to a decree of the Conrt Of Pleas Il
Quarter Sessions, April Term, s66, | will sell TO
the highest bidder Thursday the 5th day of July
next, ut McAlpin's creek Bridge on the Providence
road, a tract of LAND belonging the estate of
James Newell Ross decd, known as he Jno P Ross
tract, adjoining the lands of Richard Peoples, Green
Urea and others. containing hundred and eighty
Acres more or less. A credit of twelve months
will be given-interest added--parchaser giving
bond with approved security.
MARY LAURA ROSS, Adm'r;
June 1865
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FOR SALE,

That desirable RE- IDENCE now occupied by David
Elias, containing upright Rooms, with Easements
Dining Rooms, brick Kitchen, Wash-house, Dairy .
fine Well of water, Stables, Wood house, Garden,
and every Thing complete and convenient for a fam
lily. The Lot is 80 feet deep, with entrance on
College street also. Possession given soon
required Apply at once to D. ELIAS at
June IL, 1865 st ELIAS COHEN'S.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-12
CHARLOTTE MARKET, June IL, 1866
CORRECTED BY STEsHoUsE Il

CORRECTED BY STEsHoUsE Il MAcAULAY.
Some 22s bales Cotton changed hands during the
week at Is to 2s3 cents, closing firm on Saturday
at % cents for middling.
Corn in demand at 81 so per bushel, Peas 81 so,
Oats 81, Flour Sl2 So Sl4, Bacon le3 to ls-
Tobacco, unsound, Is to 80, fine 80 to 81 Per 10
Liverpool Salt 81 Is per sack; Fresh Butter 70 to
80, Chickens 80 to 50.
= Gold 40 premium.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-12
CATAWBA
ENGLISH & Classical High School.

The second Session of five months of this School
will commence the 9th day of July.
Terms:
Tuition from $40 to $l9, specie rates.
Boarding in families from $40 to SIS, currency
Boarding liz clubs from S. to ST, currency.
For circulars and further information address G
J. c. CLAPp, A. B..
lime IL. 1866 If S. NJ. FINGER A B.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-12

Crops IN SOUTH CARoLINA.-We are pleased
to learn that the wheat prospect 10 our State is
generally very good. If we should no" be
favored with good harvesting weather, We may
hope to see corn still inclining dowDwards, and
good Southern -four within the reach OF all
We can at least be sure of bread.-Columbia
Patriot.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Land for sale-Mary Laura Ross, Admir-
Desirable Residence for sair-D Elias
Notices. Cohen.
School Notice-A Harrison.
New Stored Moral.
Notice-Koopmann Phelps.
Catawba School, CIapp and 5 Finger.
n c. Railroads. Wilkes, Sup;.
Raleigh CASTOR Railroads. Johnson, Supt.
To holders of State Bonds-K Battle, Pub. Treas
List Of Letters at Charlotte ?. 0.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-12

Phillips, Polk. Richardson. Russell, Rush, Sat
terthwate, Simmons, Smith of Arson, Smith of
Johnston, Spencer of Hyde, Spencer Of Mont
gomery, Starbuck, Stephenson, Thompson,
Walkup, Wiley, Wilson, Winourne and Win
ston-5S.
The subject of limiting the number of Mag
istrates 10 each county occupied the balance of
the day.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-12
NOTICE..

The subscriber being about TO leave for Europe,
hereby appoints his co-partners, David Elias and
Samuel Cohen, to act as his Attorneys during his
absence fir ON he State. s. A. COHEN.
June l. 1865.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-12

INDICTED.-It is understood that Judge I'm
derwoods court. in session at Richmond last week.
found bills of indictment for treason against Gen.
j G. Breckenridge and other Confederate officers
Judge Underwood told the Grand Jury to keep
their findings secret!
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New assortment of Goods,
~ OF CE.

The undersigned take pleasure in recomme nding
to their numerous customers and friends Mr. D.
MORAL 3 their successor in the Mercantile Bust
ness of Charlotte. We have sold entire stock
of Goods to him, and we hope the literally
that was bestowed on US will be given to him.
KOOPMANN & PHELPS.
June IL, 1866. 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-12

rs- Messrs w. d. Reynolds & Co. of Norfolk,
have placed at the disposal of the Mayor of this
city thirty bushels of Corn for the benefit of the
poor. a timely and acceptable donation.
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GOING EAST.

Mail Train connects at Raleigh with Raleigh 6
CASTOR Railroad trains for the North At Colds
boro with Wilmington Weldon and Atlantic
n. c. Trains.
eep,ed) connecting with Wilmington Weldon
Trains.
There ia no Sunday Train going North from Well
don TO Portsmouth,; passengers arriving at Weldon
on that day can go Immediately through via Peters,
burg aud Richmond. Z. WILKES,
June IL, 1866 If Eng. Sup't.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-12

The undersigned, (successor to Messrs KOOPA.
MANN PHELPS,) takes this method of informing
the citizens of Charlotte and surrounding country
lin fact all the customers of that old and respectable
mercantile house) that lie will still eontnne tho
business upon the plan of his successful predeces-
sots e. by quick sales and small profits. And no
hopes by a courteous demPahor and strict attention
business retain the old customers of the house
and merit larger share of public patronage
In addition TO his present STOCK OF GOODS,
which bought from Messrs Koopmann Phelps
at very low prices, he will in few days have n
New assortment of Goods.
Direct from the Northern market.
Give call before purchasing elsewhere.
ID. MORAL.
Charlotte June IL, 1866 I'm
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There is an old negro in Danville one hun
dred and fifteen years old. He haSsmoked ever
since he was ten years old, aud, the Times says,
has buried seventeen masters, who, We suppose,
did net smoke
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-12

~ We are glad TO learn from the planters
IN this section of North Carolina, that the stand
OF cotton is generally very good Ii the seasons
from this time are favOrable large crop wiz
be raised Weldon State
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-12

RESPITED-We learn that w. B. Nash. who
was to have been hung at Monroe on the lst inst,
was granted respite for % days by Gov.
Worth.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-12

BANK OF NORTH CAROLINA.-The annual
meeting of the Stockholders of tlis Bank will be
held in Raleigh on Thursday next, the 18th inst.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-12

STATE BONDs.-The holders of n. G.. State
Bonds will find important DOtce in another
column from the Public Treasurer.
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NOTICE..

The undersigned have left all their Notes and As-
counts in the hands of Mr. James II Henderson Of
this city. where hope all that will call
and settle, s they can, 8 need money.
KOOPMANN Il PHELPS.
June II, 1866. 1t
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CS' 1000 bushels Corn were sold st Winnsboro.
d C. at auction last week. al an average of
- 'oa per hushel--6ve months credit.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-12

THE FENIAN MovEMENr.-NewY York, June
S-The Fenan meeting at Cooper Institute de-
nounced President johnson for his proclamation,
and declare they will never support him The
Fenians in Buffalo are wild with excitement for
the release of Col O'Neil, who with Coils. Hay
and Starr gave each $4,000 bail to answer
O'Neil made speech to the crowd saying that
he desired hereafter to speak from the caanon's
mouth.
A St. Adams dispatch says that the arrest of
Gen. Swee has dspirited the Fcnians who
marched int .,anada.