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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04
THE CHOLERA IN ENGLAND.

The cholera is raging in London with fierce
ness of which We have little conception in this
country. The number of deaths in that city
from all causes for the week ending August
11th, 1866, was 1891 Of that number l ,4O7
died from cholera alone; nor is there any ap-
parent dimunitioD in the number of victims of
this disease. Medical counsel and skill in Lon
don seem contradictory, uncertain and helpless
in the dread presence of this great scourge of
our race. The ravages of the disease are, of
course, confined to those who, neglecting all the
laws of health, breathe foul air and drink impure
water.
If the use of infected and polluted water is
one of the principal causes of the spread of the
cholera, then is London doomed city. We
have before us the evidence of person who was
specially commissioned to examine into the con-
dition of the river Thames and report to COM
mittee of Parliament.
He says: at is impossible for any place to
have been in flthier state than the river then
was from the mouth of the sewer downwards
for, | should think, a mile. There was at the
mouth of the sewer bank Of filth four or five
feet deep, and all along the bed Of the river
there was thick grey deposit lying at every
place where it could possibly SETTLE" With
the power of communication that the cholera
poison is known to possess under certain circum
stances, it is not too much to say that the dis
charges of single patient, if suffered to find
their way without dsinfecton into the sewer,
might be sufficient to carry contagion into every
inch of that "bank of filth four or five feet Deep"
and every particle of that "thick grey deposit"
which Mr.. Menzies saw dying at every place
where it could possibly settle" Such huge
mass of filth would charge with organic poison
any conceivable quantity of water that might
flow over it, and every person drinking the
water thus infected would be doing the one thing
of all others which is most certain to cause an
attack of cholera
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04
STATE NEWS.

A WARNINa-We are credibly Informed
that parties are still at work in this State, gather
ing up horses said to belong to the United
States, using the name of Capt. A. NJ. Gsroutte
as authority. He has had no such agents for
months, and is himself totally disconnected with
the army. Our friends in the country should,
therefore, pay no attention to the demands of
such pretended agents.-Raleigh Progress.
SU1c1DE-B C. West, the Postmaster at
Kinston, committed the act of self-destruction
on the 18th ult, little before day break, while
living in bis bed at bis own house. Mr. West
was an upright man of great -urbanity of char.
acter, and universally esteemed by the commu-
nifty in which he resided. An inquest was held
on his body and the Jury rendered verdict
"that the deceased came to his death from
pistol wound on the right side of the head Just
above the ear inflicted by his own hand" No
cause is as yet assigned for the rash act. MIR
West was about IS years of age and leaves a
wife and four children to deplore his lamentable
demise.-Necbern Commercial
HoMICIDE-We learn from private note to
the Editor from Beaufort, N c., dated Aug. Fl,
that Mr. Fred. Perry of that place died on that
day from shot received Cd Sundy night, while
walking from Church with some ladies. The
writer adds, ''the assassin has been found."-
NeUbern Times
Lewis, a negro, committed for robbiug, set
fire to the Jail at Halifax G. H.. last Friday and
while the jailor was rescuing the other prison
ers from the flames, Lewis made his escape.
THE Prospects OF THE CRoPs.-Whie
the prospects of the crops in the Central and
Western counties of this State are very dis
couraging, along on the Eastern shores Of the
State, in all those counties between the seacoast
and the w. 4 W. Railroad, it is said to be GER
tain that yield which has seldom before been
gathered will be produced This is gratifying,
aud taken in connection with the fact that the
thousands of acres in the valleys of the Ohio
and Missouri are producing wonderfully, give
the assurance that there will be no famine 10
this country at least during the next year
Wilmington Dispatch.
THE OCTOBER ELECTIONS On the Sd Thurs
day, the 18th day of October next, the elections
for Governor of the State and members of the
new Legislature will be held in North Carolina.
The new Constitution, which provided for the
election o. a Lieutenant Governor, having been
rejected, that officer will not be voted for. A
Governor and a new Legislature, under the old
Constitution, will only be chosen.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04
WILSON'S SPRINGS.

Sulphur Springs, CIeaveiand Co., N. c.,
Lately oaoned and kept by Mr.. Thomas WI
SON, deceased.
This we'll known watering place, having been
leased by the subscribers for term of years,
open for the reception of visitors
This Spring is situated miles east of the Town
of Shelby, N c., and 10 miles west of the present
terminus of the Charlotte & Rutherford Railroad
daily train passes over this Road, Except Sun
days. from the upper terminus of which convey
ances are ready to take passengers to the Spring.
AS this water has been long and fav oraby known,
lat least to the Southern publc,) it is deemed un-
necessary to say more in this announcement than
that our Agent, Mr.. PINKNEY SHITLE, will spare
no pains nor expense to please any who may favor
him with call. CHARLES E. SPRATT,
JNO. J. BLACKWOOD,
n. B. TAYLOR.
Charlotte, N. c., Aug 81, 1866.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04
EXPECTED RELEASE OF MR. DAVIS

Fort MONROE, Aug, 25.-The impression
steadily gains ground here that Jefferson Davis
will soon be released from his long imprison-
ment. This impression, however, is not pro-
duced by any action that has as yet been taken
by the Government that could be construed as
preliminary to his release, but it is merely the
result of frequent expression of opinion to this
effect by those naturally supposed to be most
competent to do so, as being cogrizant OF the
probability of such an event soon transrirlng.
It is well known that strenuous efforts have
lately been made in Washington, and interviews
have been sought with President johnson over
and over again, though in more quiet manner
than formerly by Charles O'Conor and many
other warm friends of Mr.. Davis, for the pur-
pose of making final effort to secure his con-
ditional parole upon the ground Of his continued
ill-health.
The pressure which has thus been brought to
bear upon President johnson and other consid-
eratons and influences, it is generally thought,
have at last forced him to yield, and that he will
shortly grant JEFF. Davis parole on very nearly
the same conditions prescribed to Clement 9.
Clay. In fact this is the prevailing opinion
here, and many have remarked, by way of cor
roboration, that Mrs. Davis has appeared more
cheerful and lively since her sudden return from
Canada than was ever before noticed in her
usually Responding countenance.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04
state of N. Carolina-Cabarrus Co.

Court of Pleas and Quarter SsssionsJuly Term &c.,
MARY NJ Litaker, Calab W Litaker, Daniel Taylor
Litaker, Louisa Litaker, Laura &C
Litaker and Sarah N Litaker
Noah Blackwelder and wife Mary A., B Craven
and wife Sophia.
Devisavit vel non.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
Sophia Liiaker, Susan Litaker and Lundy Litaker,
and John Caniker and wife Elizabeth were children
OF Moses Litaker and heirs at law of Daniel Litaker,
deceased, and do reside beyond the limits Of this
STATE it is therefore ordered by the Court that pub
LEGATION be made, for six weeks in the Charlotte
Democrat, notifying the said parties to be and ap-
pear at the Court be held for said county at
the Court House in Concord, on the Sd Monday in
October next, and make themselves parties to the
foregoing Issue. -->.--.. '...
Witness, J. O. Wallace, Clerk Of our said Court
at Office in Concord, the Sd Monday in july A. D.,
1866. J. O. WALLACE, Clerk.
a2-6t [pr. adv. SOL
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04
REAL ESTATE
For Sale

Ny farm containing ITS acres, lying two miles
east from Charlotte, on the Lawyers Road, in a
good neghborhood. About one half of this tract is
Woodland. The improvements consist of double
Log Cabin Barn, &c, a Well of excellent water,
and an orchard of selected fruit on the premises.
Possession given lst January, 1867, and permission
given to small grain this Fall.
Also, a small brick Dwelling House in Charlotte
containing rooms, located near the Depot and
convenient to business.
Also large brick two story Store room at David
son College, Ito by 80 feet,-handsomely finished
and centrally located, with counting room and
cellar attached, and small frame Dwelling House
and Well of water on the premises.
ANY all of these properties will be sold on
terms 10 suit the times, and must be Sold
JAS. II. CARSON.
July %. 1866. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04
RESULT OF THE WAR.

The Treaty of Peace which has just been
ratified at Prague has elevated Prussia in popu-
lation, extent of territory and political influence
to the front rank of European Powers. Two
months ago the population of Prussia numbered
about 10 300, 600 souls. Now her population
is not less than 25,OOO,OOO. This addition is
obtained by the absorption Of the Duchies of
Schleswig and Hostein with a population of
little less than million, and of Haoover, Mas
sau, HesseC assel Hesse Hamburg, Lichtenfels
and Calmbach, with an aggregate population of
four or five millions of inhabitants. Springing
from the same parent stock, homogeneous in
politics, tastes and religion, and preferring the
rule of Prussia to tina: of Austria, these addi-
tional millions will add vastly to the power of
Prussia.
Austria sinks from the proud position which
she has held for many centuries into position
more insignificant thar that from which Prussia
has just emerged. Her population and legiti-
mate territory have not been diminished, and
her loss is in political power rather than in ma
terial strength. Her internal resources are still
vast, and she yet has within her limits undevel-
oped germs of great wealth and industry, as
catracism from German politics may lead to her
future physical greatness. Just now, however,
her demolition is complete.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04
State of N. Caroiina-Cabarrus Co.

Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions-Juy Term, 1885,
Allison Foil and others nderson Foil and others
Petition for Partition of Land.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court in
this case that Anderson Foil and r. + Friesland and
Jane bis wife not inhabitants of this State but
reside beyond the limits thereof it is therefore
dered by the Court that publication be made for six
successive weeks in the Charlotte Democrat notify
ing said absent defendants to be and appear at the
next term of this Court to be held for the county Of
Cabarrus at the Cont House in Concord, on the
Sd Monday in October next then and there to
swer the allegations set forth in said Petition, or
Judgment pro confesso will be taken as to them.
Witness J. o. Wallace, Clerk of our said Court at
Office in Concord, the Sd Monday in April, 1866.
J. o. WALLACE, Clerk.
32-6t Ipr. adv. $40
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04
CATAWBA FIGURING MILLS.

The undersigned has put bis Mills in first rate
grinding order, and is prepared to make Flour of
superior quality. There three pair of runners
two for wheat and for corn, and will grind FROM
$50 to 200 bushels of grain in "a hours The old
patrons ot the Mill know that justice has always
been done them, and the undersigned solicits
tinuation of their custom as well that of new
ones. He is grateful for the liberal patronage here
tofore extended TO his Mills.
w. II. MEL.
July %, 1866. pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04
STOLEN.

From my pasture near Mount Mourne, Iredel county,
on Tuesday night the 2lst inst, bay MARE,
years old, star in the face and white bind foot,
and was in good order. A bride, halter and
Mcclellan saddle taken with the Mare. Will
her to me- or give me information so that can get
her. Any information may be addressed to me at
=" : Wv A. THOMPSON. +
Aug 81 ls66-4tpd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04
NOTICE..

The undersigned have placed their. business with
Hutchison Brown, Attorneys at Law, and respect
fully request all indebted TO them to make settle
ment at as earlier day as possible Those who
can pay and will not, will be sued.
DRUCKER IL HEILBRUN
Auo 27 l966-2w q.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04

A METEoRIC SHOWER Expected -Manv
of our readers we'll remember the great meteoric
shower Of November, 1888, which wa. visible
throughout North America These meteoric
showers are said by astronomers to be perlodi
cal, returning at intervals of about thirtythr
years Professor Newton, of Yale College, who
has devoted much time to the investigation of
the subject. states that similar phenomenon
will probably occur about the 18th or l4th of
November next, and so confident are astroro.
mers generally that it will then appear that ex-
tensive preparations are being made by scien-
tifc men in Europe 10 observe it, But thirteen
appearances of meteoric showers are recorded
since the year 903.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04
A Valuable Tract Of Land
FOR SALE.

The subscriber offers for Sale valuable Tract Of
Land lying on the waters of Mallard Greek, about
miles from Charlotte, containing 324 acres good
Dwelling and all necessary outbnildngs. On the
premises is good Gold Mine. Persons wishing TO
purchase Land would do well to call and examine
this property. WIN. MoGlNNIS, Sr.
W. Aug. II, 1866. I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04

WHITE LABoR.-We understand that Messrs
tombstone and Larsen, of Newberry District,
have OF foot plan for the importation of labor
ers from Sweden. Larsen is himself sSwede,
and from his knowledge of the people and coun-
try We may expect practical results. We are
advised that both these gentlemen are about to
set out for Sweden, to bring on the laborers;
and that planters in that district have already
engaged about three hundred. We presume
that they will bring on larger number, for the
use OF others who, seeing the success of the
scheme, will desire to engage in that kind of
labor.-Yorkuille Enquirer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04
July %, 1866.


This Bank having received permission from the
Comptroller of the Currency to increase the Capital
Stock,
At meeting of the Board of Directors held on
the 7th instant, it ordered that the Capital
Stock of the First National Bank of Charlotte be
increased to the sum of Two Hundred and Fifty
Thousand Dollars, and that advertisement be made
accordingly.
Books of Subscription now open at the Bank.
THOS. w. DEWEY, Cashier.
Aug 10, l866-6t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04
COLLECTORS OFFICE.
U. S. INTERNAL REVENUE,
9Th DISTRICT NORTH CAROLINA,
Salishnru

49, - bth DISTRICT NORTH CARoLINA, :
Salisbury, N. O., Aug. ID, 1866.
All persons against whom Assessments have been
made, and whose Taxes remain unpaid, will meet me
prepared to pay their Taxes at the places and tho
days as follows:
Salisbury, Sd and 4th September,
Concord, 5th and 9Th September,
Monroe, 7th and 9Th September,
Charlotte, 10th and ii tn September,
Dallas, 18th and 18th September,
Lncolnton, l4th and 18th September,
Wilkesboro', l4th and 10Th September,
Mocksville, 18th and 18th September,
Yadknvlle, 9th and 10th September,
Statesville, 2Ist and 22d September,
Newton, Gath and 18th September,
Taylorsville, 2sth September
SAMUEL II. WILEY, Collector.
Aug 81, 1865
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04

MAI. GEE.-This gentleman, whose long
trial before military commission in Raleigh
recently ended in his acquittal, has returned to
his home in Quincy, Fla, and resumed the
practice of medicine-his old profession. His
trial cost the government nearly quarter Of
million of dollars
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04

Bag- The late rains have been most cheering
and invigorating. Though too late to benefit
the corn-crop materially, they have been of great
service to turnips and sweet-potatoes.
We advise all to plant large crop of turrips.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04

The cholera has created panic in ST. Louis,
and over 10000 frightened persons have left
the city within fortnight,
The negroes in Louisiana, who die of cholera,
imagine themselves to be poisoned.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04

An 80 Horse Power Locomotive BOILER, contain
ing "a flues, all in perfect order. Address
GEO W. MYERS,
Aug ~, 1866 ct Hotsburg, n g.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04

A few GRASS SCYTHES just received at,
Aug II, 1866. a. SINCLAIR'S.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-04
Blue Stone.
FOR SALE.

Fine English BLUE STONE at
Aug 81, 1866. A. ST.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1866-01-12

A bill has been introduced and pas.
sed one house Of Congress giving Tie
elective franchise to the negro, in the
District Of Columbia. The question:
was recently submitted to the citizen $
Of Washington by the Mayor of that
CITY, and while there we're over 1000
votes polled-the largest ever polled
in that city-only about 70 Of the
number were in favor of the measure
The measure will undoubtedly become
a law in defiance Of the wishes of the
,chie men of the district. What the
result may !e under this law, when en-
acted, it ia difficult to predict.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1866-01-12

A few weeks since Gen. Grant made
"a report Of the condition Of affairs in
the south, fully sustaining the wise,
liberal and patriotic views Of President
Johnson. Side by side with this re-
port, was printed and sent out upon
the wings If every wind very e]abo
rate essay portraying its misrepresent-
atoms, from the pen of the gentleman
who at Charlottesville won the unenvia-
able soutriqaet Of the "Flying dutch
man. Cen. Snarl Shurz. Let him
snarl, the country VII confde in the
statements Of Grant. and tho wisdom of
johnson.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1866-01-12
FROM DIES MOlNES.

Temp wary Organization Of the Lec'"a,"'e
-LohLu Delegates and Otise-seekers very
Numerous.
Special pisp,tch to The Chicago Tins
Drs MotNEs Iowa Jan. 8
Both branches Of the general assem-
bly, net in the capital at 2 P. NJ yes
tcrday, and effected temporary orgah-
ixation.
Lieut.. Gov. Eastman called the SEN
ate to order, and made brief speech
After prayer, Mr.. G. Pabell, OF Polk
was elected secretary pro TEN, and q
few other Offices temporarily filed. A
committee On credentials WAS appointed
and the senate adjourned.
In the house NJ. Hale, Of Mills, was
elected speaker, and Mr.. Wilson, o
Morior, chief clerk pro ten. Ate
appointing q committee Oh er'!en'ia''
the house adjourned.
The republicans in both houses hell
caucus las. evening to make nolnln"
tons for permanent officers The OF
cani.a,ion will be eHec'ed to-day In
members are nearly al! present. Lot
by man, candidates g. ,*e very NJ
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1866-01-12
HOW TOOaDER GOODS.
UNITED STATES JOURNAL.
Volume E!erenti.
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New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1866-01-12

e5---46--l7..-sprin 6 and Winter Ar.
Tangements. We call the attention Of
our readers to the advertisement. in an
other column, Of B1rthew & Co.. deal
ers in Fancy Goods, Jewelry, Photo.
graphs, &c. They are an old establish
ment, and 50 far as our knowledge OK.
tends. deal fairly and honestly BY their
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to give Them one trial, as it will not TO-
qnirc fortune f'r tina. purpose.
New Oregon plaindealer. (New Oregon, Iowa) 1859-1866, 1866-01-12

Of that now in circulation over o1e hal
is ascertained on presentation for re-
domption to be counterfeit, the largest
proportion of the spurious being Of the
fifty cert denomination.