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The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-05-05

Nor So.-The Baltimore dmeI1cdn says
that Porte Crayon General Strothe.)
was displaced" 10 make room for Gene
raj Richardson as Adjutant- General of
Virginia. General Strother wouldn't
have the office.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1866-05-05
CIRCUS AND MFAAGER|E

" TION, combining under one immense pa
vilion and for one price OF admission SIX US
tinct shows: LeDt's Equescurlcuium, ,Spalo
ing g. Rogers Great North American circus
Grizzly Adams Troupe Of Acting Bears from
California. Educated Burweh, or Sacred Bull
The Celebrated Bedouin Arab Troupe, Spence
O Stokes sind of Trained Horses and Ponies.
Read the following catalogue Of distinguished
artists:
SPENCE Q. STOKES, ESQ,
Eouestrian Director and Maitre du Cirque.
EATON STONE,
Tho great master of the Haut Ecole OF EqueS
trianism.
MAST. CHARLES FISH
The fearless aud dasbing bareback rider
Mr.. JOHN FOSTER,
Clown and Jester the New York favOrite, late
of BarnumS Museum.
WALTER WENTWORTH,
The great lexinnatonist and homeless marvel
JUAN CASTILLO,
With his School of Educated Dogs.
II. GARDNER,
The Great Dramatic Scenic Rider
HI MARKS,
The Original Wit and DrolleTist.
JOHN HOLLAND,
In his great original act On the COlumDa Is
piral" or Spiral Column.
SO Stokes
Introducing his beautiful and highly trained
tTiCk horse, Andy johnson.
JIM MADDEN,
The Inimimitable GrOtesque
THE pED0IN ARAB TROUPE,
Or Children of the Desert, Molsy E. Hassan
MOsey Ben said Aleph Bise Gimmel
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-24
FOREIGN ITEMS.

The Emperor Napoleon has decided that all
the French troops shall be withdrawn from
Mexico in detachments-the first, lst Novem-
Der; the second, End March, and the last, Bird
November, 1867.
The anticipated war between Austria and
Prussia has ma lie most unfavorable impression
on commercial affairs throughout France. The
apprehension is that if these powers to 90 war,
France cannot, even she would, maintain neu-
trality.
A strong petition has been sent from England
to the Pope Of Rome, asking for restoration OF
communion between the two churches.
A convention Of leading Divines Of the Pro-
testant and Catholic churches is in session in
Paris for new translation Of the Bible.
Shanghai advices of March state that the
Imperial troops gained complete victory over
the rebels in the north Of China, and that so,
600 of the latter had been slaughtered or cap
tured.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-24
state Of North Carolina, CASTOR Co.

In Equity-To Spring Term, 1866.
VIM P Bynum and Thos Grier vs.. Joshua Rob-
erts and others.
Petition for sale of Land.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Clerk and
Master that Alex McBee, Malinda McBee Patsy Car
son, Harriet McBee, McBee McBee, l. Nc
Bee, Susan McBee, Vardry McBee, Jr, Ann McBee,
Luther McBee, JAS Ratteree and wife, Robt Ratteree
and wife. and VIM McGil, reside beyond the limits
of this State, it is therefore ordered by that
publication be made in the Western Democrat, a
newspaper published in the town of Charlotte, for
six weeks, notifying the defendants of the filing of
this Petition, and that they be and appear at the
Court of Equi. to be held for the said county
of CASTOR, the Court House in Dallas, the 18th
Monday after the lst Monday in March, A 1856,
the same will be taken pro cenfesso and heard
exparte to them.
Witness. John White, Clerk and Master of said
Court at Office, April 10th, 1865.
l4-6t J B WHITE, Z. ii. L.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-24

HoRRID MUKDERs.-The most alarming fea-
ture noticeable in the Northern prints, (says the
Newbern Times.) is the fearful number of muir
ders. raPes burglaries and robberies with which
their columns daily TEEN. Deplorable as society
is in the South it is infinitely better than at the
North if we are to judge by the published &C
counts of frghtful outrages committed in the
very heart of civilization, and in many instances
not even seeking the cover of the darkness of
night to hide their deformity.
If the santed divines in that region could only
have their attention turned for a while from the
doleful picture which their distorted fancies have
pictured of their poor Down trodden friends, the
negroes Of the South to the OVERLOOKING pits and
sinks of the stencil and filth of diabocal wicked
ness in their own midst, they would find enough
to attend to at home to allow US little time for
peace and repose.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-24
CHARLOTTE MARKET, April %, 1876

CORRECTED BY STEsBousE AAcAULAY
Some $50 bales Cotton were sold last week at 10
to 2ol specie and 20 to 26 cents currency, as
to quality-tendency downwards.
Flour sl4 to sI4 so: Corr 81 40 to 81 AS Peas
!. ss to 81 4e: Oats 81 to 81 10; Bacon - to 7
cents per pound; Corn Whisky and Apple Brandy
DAN N 3.
Brosn sugar is to s3i. Coffee sS to 10 cents, Tea
81 50 10 81, Sorghum molasses 80 essas per gallon,
Iron 20 10 ceais.
Gold Ia to f7s.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-24

ANOTHER SPEECH FROM THE PRESIDENT.
His address to the Soldiers and Sailors
Washington, April lS.-Thc President tonight
addressed dense assemb!age Of soldiers, sailors
and others, who complimented him with sere-
made. He said that he cared not for his sland-
erers, whom he characterized as the "foul
"helps of sim" The rebellion had been put
down. "Did We" he asked, "shed SO much
blood and make so many sacrifices for the pur-
pose of destroying the States2 No! 1t was to
preserve the States under the Constitution, and
in the Union of the States" He repeated,
ave toed not to break down the Union but
to preserve it. In time of We have the
right to strike, and cripple and reduce to SUBJ
lection, but in time of peace the converse course
is the right one, and we must rebuild the cities,
restore the villages, renew agriculture, and en-
courage all the arts and Industrial pursuits.
The soldiers, from the private to the command
ing general, know better what should be done
than the closet politicians and the Humanitarian
Let US Che said,) make every effort to restore
the relations which heretofore existed between
the Federal Government and all the States
There was now no enemy against our Govern
ment. Denying the right of a State to seeede'
he now, as heretofore, took his stand both
against secession and consolidation, and intend
ed to maintain his policy.
He was frequently interrupted by applause,
which showed that the soldiers and sailors pre-
sent heartily endorsed his remarks.
On Thursday last to procession of negroes,
in Washington, celebrating emancipation, the
President spoke as follows:
He said the time would come, and that not
far distant, when it would be known to the
country who was their best practica! friend.
He knew it was easy to vilify him, but for this
he did not care. While some pretended to be
the especial friends of the negro, they ride him
as a hobby for obtaining and maintaining
power; but, for himself, it had been princ-
pie with him to secure freedom in its best sense.
He counselled his listeners that they have i'm
portant duties to perform, and that they must
show that they are worthy of the liberty with
which they have been endowed He had done,
he said, more for them than those who had
never perilled life property, and who pretend
ed to be their especial friends, while enconscng
themselves IN places of safety.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-24
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Administrators Sales Alexander, Admir-.
Cows, Hogs &c, fer sale-Maj. Magruder
Attorneys at Law-Osborne Barrihger.
New Spring Good<-McLeod & Steele.
L. W. Springs, with Young Moore Co, Philade
phia.
n. c. Stock ms Co-J Springs, Secy.
To Tax Payers-S Houston, tax taher
Wilm Weldon Railroads. Fremont, Supt
VII Char 4 Ruth Railroad-B Guion, Supt.
Fish and Tanners Oil-Scarr's Drug Store.
Court Order-John White, c. NJ. E.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-24

On Tuesday the 10Th Of May, will sell at the
late residence of Col. B. w. Alexander in this town
all the HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE
and one Mich cow. Terms, 8 months credit
s. P. ALEXANDER, Admir-
b6~ All persons indebted to the estate of COL B.
W. Alexander are requested to make settlement, and
those having claims against the same must present
tnem' duly authenticated, within the time prescribe
ca oy law or this notice will be pleaded in bar of
their recovery. s. P. ALEXANDER,
April 23 1866 It Admir-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-24
FOR SALE.

Two Sne Cows, Horse, IS young Hogs, Buggy,
Moasses Mill, and some Farming utensils, will be
sold on the Farm of Maj. Magruder in CASTOR couh-
ty, on Wednesday the 25th of April
Persons DESTROYS of purchasing fine Cows will be
accommodated (of course free of charge) at the
house until the leave for Charlotte on the next
day Thursday. The cars come within two miles of
the place.
Aoril %, 1866
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-24
g. Weldon Railroad.
WILMINGToN, April ID, 1865. !
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.

On and after the 18th inst trains will run over
this road follows:
MAIL AND PASSENGER TRAINS,
Leave Wilmington daily at ii 90 P. NJ.
Arrive at Goldsboro' at 10 A M.
Arrive at Weldon at 10 90 A NJ.
Leave Weldon daily at l. 90 r. NJ.
Arrive at Goldsboro' at 55 r. M.
Arrive at Wilmington at (nght) IL 90 NJ.
FREIGHT AND PASSENGER TRAINS,
Leave Wilmington daily except Sundays at A. NJ
Arrive at Goldsboro' at 80 p. ii.
Arrive at Weldon at As +. NJ.
Leave Weldon daily, except Sundays, at 6 A. NJ.
Arrive at Goldsboro at IL Al r. 81.
Arrive at Wilmington at as 2. h.
The Mail Trains make close connections through
to New York and Charleston by inland and Bay
routes; also with Raleigh and CASTOR trains.
Trains leave Goldsboro at A N. and p. NJ
going West, and IL A. NJ. going East. Trains
from the West arrive at Goldsboro at IL 40 A. NJ.
and As A. M.-from the East at 8 As p. n.
All dry goods and light groceries will be carried
by these daily Freight trains, and close connections
will be made with trains the ~ c. Railroad, daily
except Sundays. Goods by Steamers will be sent
forward the day after they received into the
Warehouse. No extra charge by this train, which
we hope our patrons old well new will notice.
We do not underbid our neighbors, but work as
low any, and will deliver promptly as the best,
and claims for loss damage will be adjusted at
once if presented according to our rules
S. L. FREMONT
Engineer and Superintendent.
April 90, 1866 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-24
GOOD INVESTMENT.

A desirable tract of LAND containing eighty-fve
acres, more less, four miles from Charlotte, on
the line of the Charlotte S. c. Railroad, adjoin-
ing the lands of z Smith, John and James Griffith,
is offered for sale. So acres of the above tract 10
well timbered. Application can be made to
j. G. BURROUGHS,
ABr;l 10. 1856 ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-24
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, April 20.-The Senate passed the
pm ameniatory of the habeas corpus act. This
grants immunity to army officers for acts committed
III ana OF the suppression of the rebellion and
enpts them from liability to civil courts for such
acts During the discussion of the above bill Mr.
salisbury remarked that if he were a Judge he
would pay no attention to it, believing it to be un-
constitutional which led to some sharp remarks be-
tween that Senator and Mr. Clark, who said in the
course of his remarks that if the spirit of the rebel
hon had crept into the Senate, there was more ne
cessliy for the passage of the bill The personal
discussion was of some length.
Washington, April 2O.-The receipts from Gus
toms, internal revenue and miscellaneous sources
1or the present fiscal year will be $500 900 OOO
or nearly Sill 500 900 than those of the pre-
vious year.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-24
TERRIBLE DISASTER.

terrible disaster occurred at Aspnwall on the
81 INST. There was fearful explosion on board
inc steamer European: destroying the ship and foar
hundred feet of the wharf. The cause is supposed
TO nave oeen from nitroglycerine on board. About
hity persons were killed-among them the captain
and officers of the shin
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-24

BANK OF CHARLOTTE.-A meeting of the
Stockholders of the Bank of Charlotte was held
i'll this place on Thursday last. The Directors
were authorized to close the affairs of the Bank
in accordance with the late Act of the Legisla-
ture, whenever they thought proper to do so.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-24
MA11IED.

on the 9Th of March, by Rev. A. L. Slough, in
ley, s. c., to Miss Lethe Dive
3 On the 9th inst, by Rev. A. L. Slough, VIM.
Stephenson OF Union county, N. c., to Miss Mary
Marlborough of Lancaster District s. C.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-24
Corn and Oats.

1000 Bushels prime White CORN 500 Bushels
fine OATS, for-Sale. Apply to s.
p. p. ZIMMERMAN,
April II, 1866 Navy Yard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-24

Gen kunkle, commanding the garrison at
Memphis, has issued an order to prevent ne
groes from crowding into the city, and says that
refuse to contract aud 60 to work.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-24

r. The radical dsunion press Of the North
are now engaged in denouncng and abusing Nr
Seward, Secretary of State. because he supports
the Presidents policy and is in favor of restoring
the Union and preserving the Constitution OF the
country from being trampled under foot by the
radical Congress
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-24

LAGER BEER An able and elaborate re-
view of Cholera, its causes, and the proper pre-
cautions to be taken for its prevention in the n.
Y. News, takes the position that lager beer,
more than any other beverage, propagates the
dreadful disease. The same writer advises an
avoidance of all fermented liquors.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-24
We have concluded to ,

fIrAe-5ssg..ss.ss-zz. We have concluded to reduce
AiE the subscription price OF the
IS~ Democrat to THREE DOLLARS
tor one year. We make this reduction because
al increased patronage jus,i6es it. Hereafter
our rates will be
For twelve months, in advance, IS 90
For six months, in advance, , 90
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-24

The EVIL REsULTs.-The negroes Of Nor
folk, Va, last week celebrated the passage of
the Civil Rights bill, and many got drunk and
made an attack On some white people which re-
suited in the killing of three or four white per-
sons The Godsboro News thus speaks OF the
affair:
All the testimony corroborates the statements
that the riot was an entirely unprovoked attack
on the part of the negroes. No witness who
has thus far been examined, whether black Or
white, hesitates to fix the responsibility of the
foul and diabocal murders committed, upon
the negroes. This is one Of the results of the
passage of the Civil Rights Bill, and We fear it
is only the beginning Of the end a few more
scenes as have occurred in Norfolk, and war Of
races will have begun which can only end in
one way We trust never to see that day dawn;
but should it come, it will take no prophet to
f0retell the result The fate of the Indian
should be warning to the negro, but he will
not heed it, unless he discards, now and forever,
the teachings of racicalism.
1t is hard charge to make against any class
of men to say that they design to produce, In
the Southern States, of races, whose hor-
rors will greatly exceed any of the past FIVE
years; but such war will be the inevitable result
of the teachings of the majority in Congress,
aud or repetltlOu VI tue scenes WHICH nave
this week happened in Norfolk.
We caution the colored population Of North
Carolina to keep aloof from all professions got
ten up to exasperate the whites, and to beget
and foster i'll feeling between the two races.
They are we'll and politely treated, and it be-
comes them to act respectfully towards their
employers and those whites With whom they are
brought in contact. They are free, but they
are not the equals Of the white race, and no
Civil Rights Biz can, by possibility, make
them SO.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-24

IL We are requested to say that persons de-
sirous of subscribing for the New York Watch
man (Dr. Deems paper) will find a subscription
list at the Book Store of r. n. Tiddy q Co., who
will forward the names and money.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-24
Fish and pure Tanners OIL,
For sale at SCARR'S DRUG STORS.
April %, 1866
To Tax Payers

In District Charlotte East.
am ready to list your State and County tax
ables l will keep the List pennpntil the Sd May.
can be found one door south ofTharlotte Hotel.
S. F. HOUSTON,
April 23d Tax-Taker.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-24

The Methodist General Conference have
adopted report extending the jurisdiction of
the Southern Church in every direction asked
tor. The Committee on Episcopal Affairs have
reported, advising the College of Bishops to APP
point one of their number to reside in Califor-
MIA, and also recommending the election of six
additional Bishops.
April IA report was submitted to the
General Conference to-day, calling for the cleo
ton of six new bishops. The committee of
changes recommended the abrogaton of the
probation system Of the church, making men,
bership dependent upon profession of faith also,
that class meeting no longer be regarded as test
of membership, but only as privilege; also, the
establishing of monthly church meeting, where
all the interests oc the church will pass under re-
view.
The committee on colored PEOPLE recommend
the establishment Of day schools for the instruc-
ton of colored children. The Conference
once such plan for the education of colored
people; also that colored conferences, districts
and stations be organized, and colored preachers
be ordained and appointed to such works.
Mr. Deems, in behalf of the North Carolina
addition Of another section to the chapter on
baptism, in reference to baptized children.
1t is estimated that in Georgia, Alabama and
Mississippi there are now about one-third of the
number of colored laborers there were in 1860
while there are twice as many white laborers.
WHAT THE BROWNLOWS ARE DOING---The
Nashville Banner has letter from one of its
most reliable correspondents, from which we
take the following appalling picture Of affairs in
East Tennessee
GA few days after Governor Brownlow made
his speech in Knoxville, Colonel Brownlow
made most iDfammatory speech in Jonesboro,
and as result of the agitation renewed in East
Tennessee by these speeches, one man MUIR
dered by midnight assassins, near GreenviIle,
and SIX men ordered to leave Jonesboro' instant
ly; and all over that once happy country the eff
wind on smouldering fax-likely to result in
thingsis to bring them into public notice.
Light has the same effect on them as on vermin
which shelter under tho cover Of rocks. Lift
the stone, let in light, and in moment they
disappear. This is secluded country. They
have papers Infinitely more appalling are
the murders and wrongs committed in the lone
ly, sequestered valleys Of that country than any
rendered in prose or sung among the highlands
of Scotland 1.-The massacre of Glencoe not ex-
cepted. No such wholesale massacre as that
has been done, but murder is practiced there as
one of the fine arts. 1t is true the best portion
of the Union people are opposed to these things,
but they dare not utter a word against it, for
fear Of being included with the rebels in pro-
cess of determination"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-24

An interesting and important decision, touch
ing the responsibility OF common carriers, has
just been decided at Milwaukee, in which the
American Express Company are made to pay
two hundred dollars for damages done to Gre
mona fiddle while in transportation. notwifh-
standing the attempted waiver of responsibility
exceeding fifty dollars, expressed on the com
pany's blank receipts.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-24

FROM EUROrE.-The Steamship Persia. ar
rived at New York Friday last, with dates to
the 9TH inst. The cotton market at Liverpool
WAS dull American had declined from half to
three quarters Of penny.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-24
Will, Charlotte & Ruth. Railroad.

On and after the 18th of April, 1866, the Passen-
ger Train will daily Sundays excepted) on the
Western Division of this Road, as follows;
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-24

TIE FREEDMEN IN Observation-Disclosures
Georgia. papers assert that more than three
thousand negro men have within two weeks
passed over the railroad from Putnam and ada
cent counties for the West. They have been
induced to leave their employers on the promise
of higher wages although they made contracts
with them, which contracts were ratified by the
Freednen's Bureau. Planters thus deprived of
their employees will be disappointed in making
their crops. This complaint comes from many
counties, notwithstanding arrests have been made
of persons who are thus tampering with the en-
ployees.
The Agent Of the Bureau in this place. last
week. sentenced o negro man to the chain gang
for thirty days for violating his contract with a
farmer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-24

\, dispatch from Washington says Prepare
tons are, making to hold the regular term Of the
United States Circuit Court in Richmond next
month. and the trial of Jefferson Davis for high
treason may be expected within two months.
Another correspondent says:
"The statement that preparations are being
made it, the United States Court in Richmond
for the trial of jeff Davis has no foundation Ia
fact The House Judiciary Committee have
this question, and also the question of Davis
completely with the assassination plot, under con-
sideration, and nothing has been done and moth
ing will be done in the premises until they have
made their report to the House"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-24

IL We direct attention to the following invi-
tation for proposals to carry the mail from this
place to the head of the Will, Char. q Ruther'd
Railroad, in Richmond county; also from Cherry
Vile in CASTOR county, to Rutherfordton:
By order of the Beard of Directors. proposals
for carrying the Mails from the head of the W.,
G.. & X. Railroad in Richmond county to Char
lotte III two-horSe hacks. three times a week. will
be received by the undersigned at Wadesboro',
until Saturday, the 5th day of May. at which time
the contract will be awarded. Service to COM
mence Immediately. S. w. COLE.
w. l.. STEELE.
Similar proposals for carrying the Mail from
CherryvilIe to Rutherford, will be received and
acted upon at the same time by the undersi gned
at Lincolnton c. c. HENDERSON.
A. Il. Honesty.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-24

And in this country the radical" plague is
worse than all others. Those affected with it i'm
mediatey lose all principle and sense propriety,
and prefer black objects to white ones.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-24

IMMIGRATIoN.-Quite a number Of the me-
chanics and other citizens of this place have
left for Illinois, and others are contemplating a
removal. They are industrious, good citizens,
but the situation so straitens them that they
have determined to seek better country.
There are others, not quite so fond of work as
they are, who would do well to follow their ex-
ample, if they would 60 to work.-Raleiyh
Sentinel