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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1866-05-16

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Ths cvs~1r r@sFse~ r~y-srs~d ti4~z the
ni--.-fte~s had tcft tie h4lL
On use<ioa. the csuln.iTsee Wa IN
straetssl % find them. and reqaest
fhen return The COMMITTEES re-
ported having found the parties bat
they declined 10 take any further
part in the Convention.
On motion. the present officers
were declared the permanent officers
of this Convention.
On motion, I. +. McElroy. J..
q. Grimm and +. NJ. Stocking.
was appointed Committee on Reso-
lutions.
[The Committee reported SER
ries of resolutions substantially y those
afterwards adopted at adjourned
meeting.-SEC.
On motion, j. G. Sparks, l. Dofile-
myre and j. NJ. Murphy were
appointed a Committee to publish an
address to the Union voters of the
county, earnestly requesting a full
representation from each precinct in
an adjourned meeting to be held
on Saturday next, to nominate candi-
dates for the various county offices.
On motion, Convention adjourned
to meet at l o'clock, P. NJ, on
Saturday, May 10Th, 1866, at the
Court House, in Olympia.
j. G. SPARKS,
Chairman.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1866-05-16

MAN.WoRsu1PpINe.-Aciti citizen of
New York; regular shoddyits:
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Grant dined, has had tho chair in
which the hero sat placed under .
glass case. An exchange wants to
know what il to be done With the
.pitfoon which the Gecesal na1s
use Of on the same cccasiea- To .
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1866-05-16

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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1866-05-16

That IL NAV be seen at on &c what
proportion OF delegates from each
pres sSs nc ted with the ConTentiou,
and the number that withdrew. the
Committee append the following
KEcAfIrrLArIoN.
No. Of Delegates from Tumwater. ......... I
Chambers Prairie, ...... s
I" Grand Mound, .......... 8
d" Olympia, ............... IL
Total, ...................... S3
OF the above Delegates reported, the follow
ing members withdrew:
From Chambers Prairie, ,..............1
Tumwater, .................2 3
No. remaining in Convention, ............. 80
Unreprcsented, (not having submitted creden-
tials):
Tunwater, ...:...................
1enn, .................. .......ss..s
No. Withdrawing, Tor credentials not handed
in,) ...................... IL
Total, ....s.ss........ss -
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1866-05-16
L. p. BEACH, Sec.

UNION MEN OF THURsToN COUNTY
The glorious cause of Union is again
threatened with defeat. Again the
enemies Of the country are slnat;"s
over the prospect afforded by the
disscntions which have sprung up in
our midst, for the triumph of their
unholy cause. We ask all candid
men who have stood by their coun-
try in her hour of peril, to counsel
each with his neighbor that harmo.
ny may prevail. What, we ask. is
to BE gained by defeat? Is the
great cause for which we have so
zealously contended in the past, for
Which our armies have so bravely
struggled, to be sacrificed now to the
petty passions Of the hour? Are we
performing our plain duty as men,
bers of the Union-saving party, i'll
thus giving way to minor issues,
when the great battle Of our country
is only half fought? With unity
our triumph at the polls is certain,
as is defeat if the party is divided.
1t is unnecessary to refer to the
causes which have led to this ILL.,
feeling. 1t exists, and doubtless
those who have been instrumental
in causing it, have acted with honest
purpose in view, in whatever other
light their subsequent action may be
regarded. We must look 'at the
situation calmly, and SO act as to
avert the impending calamity. The
opposition is arrayed in unbroken
columns. Their hopes are buoyant,
not because of their numerical
strength, but OF our own crippled
condition.
We. therefore, earnestly urge the
delegates elected by the several pre-
ciuct- To meet with us In convention
ON Saturday next May l2rh, at o :
clock p. ~. at the Coar-Hoa-e in
Olympia. a. araiczhly settle thee
diffr-eusc-- and norziusre >og<D
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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06
MARRIED..

In this county by the Rev. R. z. Johnston, on the
! st instant, Mr.. VIM C. Black 10 Miss Maggie A
Ross, eldest daughter of Jos. G. Ross.
AT lnglesde, in this county, the lst inst by
the Rev. W. G. Power, Dr. T. T. Sandifer Miss
Lizzie s., daughter of Mr. Emor Graham.
In this county, on the llth ult, at the residence
of Mr. Rufus Alexander, by Rev Fl B Pratt, Mr. Chas
Henderson of Abbevle District, S G, to Miss Mary
Jane Alexander. Also, the same day by the same
Mr. Julius Mclaughlin to Miss Laura Alexander.
In this county the 25th ult., by Rev. J. Hun
ter, Mr. Thomas c. Wilson to Miss NJ E. Johnston
daughter of Jesse Johnston.
On the Sd nit, the Rev. Daniel T. Dreher, Pas
tor of the Lutheran Church in Concord, to Miss
Martha A, eldest daughter of the late Caleb A.
Heilig, Esq.
In Rowan county, on the 18th ult, Moses Boyer to
Mrs Margaret E Clutts Also, on the 18th ult, Mr.
John Brady to Miss Leah Stoner.
In Raleigh, on the 30th ut., Hon. D. G. Fowle to
Miss Mary e., only daughter of Dr. + Haywood.
In CASTOR county, on the 18th ult Mr. james S
Lucas of York District, to Miss Sarah Lockhart.
Also, the l4.h, Mr. 7 Ford to Miss 'Miram A
Holland On the 23d ult, Mr. Brison of Cas-
ton county, to Miss NJ B Brison of York Dist.
In Yorkvlle, on 22d ult, Mr. J Witherspoon to
Miss Bell Williams. Also, 23d ult, Mr. T NJ
Dobson to Miss Fannie l. Brown. Also, Mr. Ke-
Ter to Miss Sarnda Derrer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06
OBITUARY..

Died, in this county, the 25th Dec, 1865, Dr..
JOS w Ross, in the 54th year of his age. DR.. Ross
was of the most worthy citizens of the county
of Mecklenburg. He had served in the Legislature
of the State, faithful Magistrate of the civil
law, humane Master kind Husband and Father,
was the principal agent in building up Sharon Pres
byterian Church, in which he exercised the func-
tions of Ruling Elder for 80 years. He
~ modest man, and consequently his worth was not
known and appreciated, except by the few who
KIN sw him most intimately: A neighbor and very
estimable friend remarked, That he had served
with DR.. Ross Magistrate in the civil and
the Ecclesiastical court, in the Legislature and had
lived close neighbor to him for than 80 years,
and he never saw him without his religion-that be
kept with him wherever he went and in every, hing
he did, and it made him the high minded magnani-
nous and noble he was lie much af
cted in his family, having TO bury four children in
one year. and his beloved wife six years after. He
leaves his second wife to for to whose
temporal happiness her kind and faithful mnistra-
tions added much, and niece nd nephew to whom
he was father and in whose education and tempo
raj and eternal prosperity he was very much inter-
ested. May the Saviour of sinners throw around
this little heart-smiten family his arms of love and
protection. The Doctor died in the confidence of
fait h. and his death that of the righteous
= Sweet on his faithfuness to rest
Whose love can never end
Sweet on his covenant of grace,
pd For all things to depend" PASTOR.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06

From the Rio Grunde-New Orleans Jan.
30.-The official cores Snndence between Welt
eel and Mejia in reference to the Bagdad affair,
has been published The former states that he
sent 800 men to Bagdad as an act of humanity
and not to perform military service Meja re-
plies briefly. stating that he had notified his
government of the occurrence
The French naval commander. before his de-
parure for Vera Cruz to report matters, official
ly protested against the invasion of Mexico by
American soldiers
The President, in communication to the
Senate, endorsed the opinion Of the Secretary OF
Warrthat 1t is inconsistent with the public in
terests to give an answer to the resolution of the
18th Jan'y, regarding the letters of General
Sheridan and other officers of the Department
of Texas, with regard to the present condition
of affairs on the Southern frontier, and especial
ly in relation to any violation of neutrality on
the part of the armies now occupying the right
bank Of the Rio Grande.
The Paris Press asserts that Napoleon has
sent Messenger to@hlexico to make arrange
ments for the speedy withdrawal of the French
troops
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06

Nor ALLowABLE.-Two frail nymphs, clad
in the height of fashion, waterfall and all, made
their debut on Fayetteville street, yesterday, in
buggy, with colored out rider, and showing
off in grand style. The turn-ou attracted the
attention of our vigiant Chief of Police, w G.
Parker, and his assistant C. NJ. Luther who led
them to understand, by unmistakabe demon
straton, that snch exhibition of themselves was
not allowable in the thoroue hfares of Raleigh,
and the Mayor permitted them to depart, on
promise that they will sin more, in that way, at
least-R Raleigh Standard.
Good for the authorities of Raleigh.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06

MIGRATION OF NEGRoEs.--Qute a lively
scene occurred at the Depot yesterday afternoon
Oh the arrival of the eastern train. which had on
board about one hundred and fifty negroes from
North Carolina route to Mississippi.
Finally they were all safely got on board. and
were speedily on their way to the cotton fields of
Mississippi (Tena.) Commercial, Jan.
c3d.
We suppose this was a lot of negroes carried
from this town by E. p. Jones' Esq. who was fog
nerIy an extensive planter in Mississippi. Dur
inc the war Mr. Jones removed his negroes to this
n,aoe, and they have now gone back with him as
hired ,aberers. They we're all anxious to go.
although he did not want some OF them; but he
took all. and they went off rejoicing at the opPor-
tunity of again living under the protection OF
their former master. whom they knew to be a
kind and humane man..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06

MIsTAKEN.-We fear that opinion ex-
2ectation prevails among portion of the people
that the reputation of private debts will be legal
lied in some way. All who entertain such an
absurd idea will find themselves very much mis-
taken. Neither the Legislature Congress
can pass a law permitting the reputation of pri-
vate contracts. And neither will tie old debt of
the State of Ncrth Carolina be repudiated. In
fact. the Convention has already ordained that it
shall be paid Let people be careful how they
give credence to rumors of reputation.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06

. GOOD IMpRovEAEST.-The public. especial
ay that portion which has to walk streets in
muddy times, are indebted to Mr. VIM Tiddy and
Messrs Cochrane & Wilson for building a stone
crossing opposite their stores whereby pedes-
TRANS will be enabled to cross the street dry
shod'' when the mud is ankle deep in town gem
orally. If the. town authorities would build few
of tlsese crossings at various points it would
grove public convenience. In bad weather, for
"A distance IL nearly half mile on one of the
main streets tfrom the Public Square to the resi-
Iasnce of Mr. Phifcr) no one can cross without
sinking iu c.rssd over shoe tors-and this street
has to be crossed by many of those who attend
four different Churches.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06
United states Direct Tax.


OFFICE U. s. DIRECT TAX COMMISSIONERS,
For the State of North Carolina,
CHARLOTTE, ~ G., January rs, 1865.
Notice is hereby given TO the owners of Real Es-
tate in the county of Mecklenburg, that the Direct
Tax laid upon all LANDS in the United States by
Act of Congress of August 6, 1861, is now being
colectedin the State Of North Carolina, in pursu-
of an Act approved june z, 1862, and of an
amendment Of said Act approved February 9, 1883,
and of further amendment of said Act approved,
March Q, 1865; and notice is further given that the
said Tax upon the Real Estate OF Mecklenburg
county will be fixed the 26th day of January, in
slant, and that Office in Charlotte, in said cour
ty, will be open that day. aud for sixty days fol-
lowing for the reception OF said Tax. AS the laws
Of the United States exempt from taxation Home
steads TO the value of Five Hundred Dollars when
the actually reside thereon at the date OF
the fixing of the Tax, such owners and occupants
notified TO appear at our Office in the Charlotte
Hotel during said sixty days, and show such fact.
JOHN X. FRENCH,
HIRAM POTTER, Jr,,
E. II. SEARS,
q. s. Direct Tax Commissioners for N. Carolina.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06
serve ind the following in the Washington
of the Baltimore Sun

w . AiIiu tuC iOlIOWtuS III tue w dnuIugtOL
correspondence of the Baltimore Sun.
There was a fell cabinet session today and
visitors to the White House were few IN conse
quence, though Gen. Bepjamin f. Butler, aud
Senator Lane, of Indiana, obtained interview
with the executive prior to the cabinet session
Or. George NJ. Fitzhugh of West Virginia, was
pardoned to-day. The President refuses to in.
terfere with General Terry's recent orders. an.
nulliog the vagrant act passed by the Virginia
Legislature.
A person giving his name as Roby, from East
Cambridge, Mass, was arrested yesterday in the
gallery o. the Senate chamber, for indecorous
behaviour and threatening to shoot Senator
Sumner He amused himself for time by
throwing peanuts on the head of the Senator,
from the gallery, varying the occupation with
muttered curses and threats. The poor fellow
was found to be insane, and has been sept to
the lunatic asylum.
About three hundred petitions for pardon
from 1r North Caroinians, forwarded BY Gov.
Worth, are now ready to be acted upon, and
will probably be granted soon HaAington
letter.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06

TIE LEGISLATURE AND THE DocToRs.-A
resolution has been introduced in the House of
Delegates, and is now before one Of the stand
ing committees Of that body, instructing them
to inquire into the expedieucy of requiring by
law that before a physician shall, practice his
profession, he shall be examined and licensed
by Board Of Examiners, to be composed of
men of the highest professional ability, and of
men not connected with an institution confer
ring diplomas. 1t is feared that evil may re-
suit from too great facility in procuring the
title and license Of NJ. d. The movement is
timely. A law embodying the plan, or some
thing similar, suggested by the resolution,
would save our people from the malpractice of
the thousand quacks and jackleg practitioners
that may immigrate hither from the North, or
from the unskied experiments of over hastily
graduated Students -Rtchmond Times
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06
FOR SALE.

Low for cash, short time, zoo Acres of .yaiu-
able LAND within 3Aniles of Charlotte, between
the Beatties Ford and Statesvlle roads. II is we'll
watered and well wooded with hickory, oak, ash
and pine. There is also on it large and excellent
Meadow.
Make early application 10 the undersigned at Rock
Island Once, Nos. and 2, Springs Row, Charlotte,
NC. A. J. ORR.
NJ B A-On this tract is Gold Mine, which, IL
we'll worked. might prove valuable. ~.
1866.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06

sSr Arrangements for taking the testimony
against Captain Semmes are nearly completed
1t is expected that the trial will be commenced
toward the last OF the present week. The naval
commission, however has not yet been appointed.
Capt. aSemmes has sent to the President a
protest against his being tried, on the ground
that 1t is violation Of the terms Of surrender
between Sherman and Johnston
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06
COTTON SEED.

500 bushels of superior quality Extra Prolific"
Cotton Seed for sale. They were produced from
seed that cost IS per bushel just beTore the war;
Warranted sound. Also, cattle, hogs, sheep, corn,
fodder, oats, &c. Apply al once to the unGersign-
red at Charlotte at his Plantation near Harrisburg
Depot, N. G. z. e. J. L. NOREHEAp.r
January 90. 1866,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06
Bank of Hamburg. .. G:

HAMBURG, s. c., January 80, 1865
Convention of the Stockholders of this Bank is
called to meet at their Banking House in this place.
on Wednesday, 2sth February.
Attendance either in person or by proxy is earn
estly requested, as matters of great importance will
be presented for their consideration.
J. w. STOKES,
Feb. 5, 1866. 1t President.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06
IMPORTANT SALE.

will sell at Auction, on Tuesday, Feb 18th, for
cash or credit, my Plantation ~ miles from Char
lotte, on the Salisbury Road, all my Farming Imple-
mcn,s, two horse and two R-horse Wagons. Carts,
No. Cotton Gin, Wheat Thresber and Fan, 10 good
Grain Cradles, Portable Corn Mill to be attached
to Gin gear, cast-ron Sorghum Mill With rollers,
6 barrels Tar, about so cad of Hogs, Wheat, Peas
&c, and many other articles usually found on a
W ell stocked Plantation.
Feb s. 1866 j. L. MOREHEAD.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06
UNS.
RREN,S.
To Gas Consumers.

Until further notice, Gas will be furnished at
per thousand feet. Having redeemed our promise
to furnish Gas low figure as it can be had in
Western North Carolina, we hope our patrons Will
appreciate effort and the public cooperate with
by extending the consumption, and thus enable
Us to make further reduction if possible. General
consumption and prompt payments Will secure
cheap lighting material.
c. J. FOX, Proprietor.
February S, 1886.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06

n Robbing Smoke houses is now the order of
the night in this section since the cotton-pick-
ings about giving out. Fer while cotton
appeared to be upperfnost in the thoughts of
rogues. but now bacon and corn is in great de-
mand. making it necessary for the country peo-
pie generally to stand guard over their premises
every night. Many are preparing spring guns
and we hope some of those who are trying to get
bread and meat without working for it will get
hurt If we were allowed to enforce civil
laws. and a few of the rogues were put up at the
whipping post, there would be less deviltry
ried on.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06

SITE FOR POST OFFIcE-It will sratify
the citizens generally to hear that there is a
strong probability of the national government
erecting in Raleigh, at no distant day, granite
building, which is to be used for U. S. court
room, post.ofice and other public purposes -
Raleigh Progress
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06

IF Gen. Terry, the military commander in
Virginia, has issued an order annung that por
ton of the vagrant law just passed relating ne
groes, although the identical clauses to uhich he
takes exceptions, are copied from a statute ofhe
State Of Pennsylvania. Why not annu laws in
Pennsylvania Or why not let the same laws
preraI in Southern State that exist in North
ern State
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06

Has removed his Office to Springs Row, No. 2,
with Rock Island Manufacturing Co.. where he
may be found when not professionally engaged.
February ), 1866
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06
A Boxes Oranges,

barrels Cocoanuts, box good Lemons, and fine
large New York Pippin Apples, just received and
for sale at the Charlotte Confectionery next to
ner Drug Store.
Feb g. 1886 JNO. p. BUTT.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06

1.-THE y. c. GUARDIAN" new daily just cstab-
aished in Charlotte, made its first appearance this
morning, well printed aud filled with reading mat
ter Mr. f. Brtton is the Editor and proprietor,
and we hope be nay meet with abundant success in
u
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Stock Locks, Competing. &c-T H. Brem
Important Sale Morehead
Horse Stolen. H. Winchester
Garden Seeds, Fresh Drugs, Quicksilver, &c
Scars Drug Store
Seed Oats Bacon, sc IL. B. Williams.
Land for Sale-A. J. Orr.
Oranges and Coniectioneries-J. F. Butt.
Guano-W. III McRary l. Co., Wilmington, N. @.
Bank of Hamburg, S. q.
Dwelling Wan,ed-Apply at this Office.
4 French Lady wants a situation us Teacher.
Medicsl-Dr. w. w. Gather.
Shot Guns and Shoe Pegs-T II Brem.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06

A MARKET HoUsE-We are really gratified to
learn that our town authorities contemplate erect
ing Market House. AS neither the pockets of
the citizens. nor the town Treasury. contains
much money IA: this time. suggest that instead
of buying lot at a considerable expense on
which to build Market, that it be erected in the
centre of one of the main streets. extending from
the edge of the Public Square down the street 80
or 200 feet. A narrow long building is better
than large square for this purpose. We
propose this a matter of convenience and econ
omy. besides its being right and proper to have
the Market in one of the maiue streets. In the
town of Wilmington and many other places the
Market stands in the centre of the street and the
citizens are pleased with the arrangement The
street running from the Public Square towards
the Navy Yard is well suited for this purpose.
because it is sufficiently slipping for the rain to
wash off tine garbage, sc. The building Zone
story) can almost be erected for what suitable
lot would now cost.
After the Market is erected proper regulations
will prevent the street on each eide from being
blocked up with wagons. There will be an album
dance Of room for passing and repassng. AS
our town il growing, must learn to economixe
in space.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06

CHARLOTTE & S. c. RAILRoAD.-The annual
meeting of the stockholders of this Road will be
held in this place Wednesday next. We learn
that portion of the iron Bridge to be erected
over Catawba River, has arrived at Wilmington
from Baltimore and that the whole structure will
soon be up ready for The work of RELAXING
the track on the road from Ridgeway to Colum-
bia will now be pushed forward as rapidly as pos
slbe.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06
CHARLOTTE MARKET, Feb. 5, 1866.

There is nei much change to report in the price OF
Cotton since last week. % to 26 10 gold is about
the ruling price.
Corn 81 40 to 81 so per bushel; Peas 81 80 to
81 40; Flour s. SO per hundred; Bacon let 20,
according to dryness.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06

GEoRGIA.-The Hon. Alex. II. Stephens and
Hon. Herschel V. johnson have been elected to
the U. S. Senate by the Georgia Legislature
Although Mr.. Stephens declined to permit his
name to be used, he received I52 votes to 80 for
Ben Hill.