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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-01-10

Ths pop1lAtian 4 Len, Ncsualiaa - lhs
Census At 1854, was - follows:
TotnI Aumbet u Nhi&eG... -. -. 1nlAln
Tcnl nambsf ~ blaeln .s....... ......... l,s71
TotA Population, oa,.....,.,.........7O2 7O2, lOs
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-01-10

the VI SthteS OfHceTS, uuUef the COmtuoHu
Of Colonels Edwards and Morledge. a,s -y.fe
"There is, also, an unsettled claim against
the United States, for expenditures by the
State, for the protection of our people during
the two winters following the massacre on our
north western frontier, Ink pa dutsh and bis
band. The United States are also, in my
judgement, justly liable for the amounts ex-
pended by this State in protecting our people
on the northwestern and southern borders
since the commencement Of the rebellion.
recommend the appointment of an agent oi
the State TO proceed to Washington to press
the adjustment of these claims, and to secure
Unnecessary, additional Legislation by Congress
for that purpose.
| fully concur in the opinion that the Uni.
ted States is under obligation to reinburse
this State for money expended in defending
our frontiers from Indian depredations. The
General Government having assumed exclu.
sve jurisdiction over the Indian tribes, and
being therefore responsible for their conduct,
should willingly refund AL money ueeessasiiy
expended by this State in projecting its bor-
ders against their savsee' iucrfaioea. The
claim for money expanded IN maintniuins the
Northern Border Brigade reelo mon his
ground TAe ogGaai1aaioa Of he Soufhern
Brigade ~ boodasod necsssary. 4 the on;n-
ion Of the 0suasal Assembly, "a protect tie
border cosntiss IN - dsptedsaionaof eues-
rilla beads existine = ~ a1iaesnt StAts of
Missouri. Thsss sxpsslieafsa, though con
stituting jsst claims agaiase the United Ststes
in the sbsence Of any general law covering the
case. will not probably be sscursd.to N With,
out further legislation BY Congress. This
matter is respectfully referred TO your eonEid.
Grafton.
In compliance with the provisions of Chap
ter 6l. Acts Of the last session, visited Wash.
ingtoa and found the military claims OF the
State in very unsatisfactosy eondition. Hat
little progress bad been made 10 their exami-
nation, and under the reealstiess ahovs ~
ferred to, most Of them we're nsesssnrily sne.
pended - the examinattoa odvsneSA 4
pointed ont the gross hardship Of 49, roRu-
kaons 70 ~ SECRETARY Of ~ TseasUR snd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-06

INDUCEMENTS TO 1MMIGRANTs.-The Raleigh
Sentinel publishes some facts to encourage immi-
grafton to North Carolina. Speaking of the
profits of cotton-p planting, the Sentinel says:
Last winter, Cen. Whittlesey and Capt. James,
of the Freedmen's Bureau, rented the farms of
VIM. Grimes Esq, of this city. lying on both
sides of Tar River, at Yankee Hall, in Pitt coun-
ty. The same farms Mr. Grimes advertses for
rent, the next year, in this paper. They were to
pay him, did pay him in gold, $4,000 nett for
the years rent of the farms. They pitched a
crop for 600 bales of cotton. How much corn,
&c, we have not heard By some cause, por-
ton of the cotton crop was not cultivated. at
least badly done. We learn, from good source,
that the crop will make 800 bales of cotton and
ought to have made 900 One hundred bales
of cotton at present prices will almost certainly
nett SlO.OOO. being only one-eig hth of the crop
of cotton. Usually, in that section, the rent of
the land claims one third of the crop. We are
not prepared to say what has been the cost of
cultivation; usually. the expense of cultivation
ought not to exceed one half of the value of the
to provide for. Fit has cost one half in this case.
the nett proceeds of the cotton crop alone will be
300 bales or $45.OO0 leaving still on hand the
utensils. stock. &c.
This, it strikes u.s. is prctter operation, in
view of tho risk and capital employed. than mer
chandise or shipping. We judge that thousands
of acres of land may be obtained in the cotton
sections of the State, reasonable terms for
another year. and men of capital, who secure
and manag e the labor. it mpresses us, scarce
ly do better than to invest in cotton raising We
have set down these facts as hear them, for
the consideration of capitalists
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-06
Executors Sale.

We will sell at the late residence of Robt Cun.
bingham, deceased, on Tuesday, the 4th day of De-
cember next, three tracts of LAND; One containing
2lO acres where the deceased formerly lived Joining
the Lands of Jas Kenneir, Jas Davis and others.
Also, Plantation containing 1875 acres Joining the
Lands of JAS Davis, Mrs Weeks AID others.
Also, Plantation lying one mile above Morrow's
Turn Out, known as the Porter place, joining the
Lands of John Morrow, VIM Thrower and Others,
containing l44 acres. All these tracts of Lands are
in high state of cultivation, well improved and
good water. Any persons wishing to see and ex-
anime them, by applying to Jas Cunningham he will
show them these different tracts of Land. Terms
make known day of sale. Sale to commence at
ii O'Clock. VIM. REA
JAMES CUNNINGHAM,
Nov 5, 1866. Executors.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-06

Rock ISLAND WOODEN FAcroRY.-This
factory SO long known, was formerly located l0
miles from Charlotte, on the Catawba river
Since the war it has been moved into Charlotte
and now operates near the Central Railroad -
Gen. Young showed US through the whole es
Enlistment greatly to our satisfaction. Among
the large amount of machinery added since the
war, may be found ten very large double looms,
of the latest aud Uost superb style. we saw
these looms actually weaving tee different Vane-
ties Of most beautiful, aud very fine WOODEN
goods. Gen. Young informs US that these
goods are now sold extensively 10 nearly all the
Southern States We have never seen prettler
or better goods Of New England manufacture
than these mills are DOW producing. We must
not omit to notice the new steam boilers used
in this factory. They are constructed OF large
number of small cast iron globes all Connected
SO as to allow the steam to pass freely from one
to another, the blast passing between aud around
the globes A full head of steam is at any time
raised in fifteen minutes large amount OF
wood is saved, and there is almost no danger Oh
an ex plosion. We were perfectly delighted with
its operation. On the whole, we have NOT for a
long time spent so pleasant day as we spent in
Charlotte. -RazeigA Methodist Enterprise.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-06
FROM BALTIMORE.

BALTIMORE, Nov. 3.-The new Commission
ers were arrested this afternoon on bench war
rant issued by Judge Bond, on a charge of at
tempting to break the peace. and upon refusing
to give bail in the sum of $4,000 were commits
ted to Jail. Sheriff Thompson was also commit
ted.
The old Commissioners are still in possession.
The Commissioners will get out writ of
habeas corpus, which will bring the question be-
fore the Courts. A writ can scarcely he returned
before Monday.
The city is quiet new. but several riotous de-
monstrations occurred during the afternoon upon
the fact being known that the new Commissioners
had been arrested.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-06

EHPRESIDENT DAVIS PAROLE EX
TENDED

I The parole granted Jefferson Davis some
months ago, giving him the privilege of the
grounds of the Fortress during the day, has been
extended through Executive clemency, in remov-
ing all surveillance over him, and the guard from
Carroil Hall at night. Instructions to this effect
nave been sent from Washington to General Bur-
ton Commandant of the Fort. All the guards
removed, he now ENJOYS perfectly untrammelled
liberty and every possible means of comfort and
pleasure while held prisoner in the Fort.
It Is said he has expressed great qualification
at this action of the Government. and already
tcontempates vacatng Carol Hall and taking up
MS residence with Mrs Davis in the casemate as
s3gned MN shortly after his arrival here.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-06

MECKLENBURG AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY,"
will be seen by notice from the President of
the Mecklenburg Agricultural Society, that the
members are invited to meet in this place on
Saturday the Oath inst. We hope there will be
full attendance.
This Society does not alone embrace Mecklen-
burg county, but also CASTOR, Lincoln, Iredel
Cabarrus and Union. and Lancaster and York
Districts. Before the war these Counties and
Districts were represented by officers and men,
bers, and they contributed largely to the interest
of the annual exhibitions. They are cordially
invited to again participate in the operations oe
the Society.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-06

STATE AGRICULTURAL SoCIETY.-The call
for the meeting of the State Agricultural Society,
on Tuesday, the 9th day of November, in this
leading planters. and, indeed, every gentleman
interested in the industrial enterprises of the
State. will endeavor to be present.
That meeting is important, not only to encour-
age and re -inaugurate general system of County
Agricultural Societies and Fairs and to deter
mine upon the Annual State Fair next October,
but to draw out the views of thoughtful, intelli-
gent and practical men in regard to the best and
wisest plans for the division Of labor in the State
and the varieties of agricultural pursuit in which
our people should embark.-RaL. Sentinel.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-06

ssy- The Salisbury prison lot was sold on the
LIST inst, by the proper officer of the United
States government. Mr. Fl. II. Helper became
the purchaser for 81 900.
L1NwooD-This famous farm, belonging to
DR. W. II. Holt, and lying in the far famed
"Jersey Settlement" of Davidson County, will
be sold to the highest bidder on the 11th day
OF December next. Also, other property of DR..
Holt. Sold under deed Of trust.
MAsT-The Salem Press says that the white
oak mast has never been more abundant, within
the recollection of the oldest men, than it now
is. A great help in time of need, the corn crop
being short.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-06

I. A READY ANswER.-That eccentric preacher,
Lorenzo low, was once stopping at hotel in
New York, kept by man named Bush. Among
the guests was Gen. Root. They occasionally
made themselves merry at Lorenzo's expense.
One day Gen. Root began upon him thus: .Mr
Dow, you tell US great deal about Heaven.
Now, I want you to tell me plainly what sort of
place Heaven is" With imperturbable gravity.
the preacher replied: Heaven, gentlemen, is a
smooth, rich, fertile country there isn't bush or
root in it, and there never viii be-" The Root
and Bush subsidized, and Mr. Dow wasn't further
troubled
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-06

CY We yesterday at the Store of 11essrs.
Sullivan & Co.. large number of specimens of
caSsimpres and wooden goods manufa ctured at
the Rock Island Factory. Charlotte, n. G. They
were sent to Moses l. Holmes, Esq. and com
pr>ed all qualities and varieties. They were
certainly the finest quality of goods we ever saw
of the kind, and they pronounced by Mr.
Holmes whose experience i'll the manufacture of
such goods, entities his opinion TO consideration.
We do not know any of the gentlemen connected
with this excellent mandatory, but they should
be encouraged. Nor do we know the price of
their goods, but we have no doubt they sell as
low as any Northern house. If they do not, how
ever. we are satisfied that whatever difference
there may be in the cost of these goods more
than that demanded by Northern houses. will be
more than made up in the real value and quality
of the goods. man can't see them without
wanting a suit. We trust merchants will
hereafter send their orders to the Rock Island
Factory.-SatiSbury Banner.
The Rock Island Factory, in this place, is
owned by Messrs. John A. Young, Miles l..
Wriston. John Wilkes and Z. A. Earnshaw.-
Young & Wriston the old firm. and con-
Quoted the establishment for several years before
the war, on Catawba River, 10 miles from Char
lotte. Recently the Factory removed to
town. and Messrs. Wilkes and Earnshaw aSso-
ciated with the firm. Superior goods i'll large
quantities. are now being manufactured. and the
universal testimony Is that they are as hlIe as
any made anywhere.
1t is the duty of the press and the people OF the
South to encourage this establishment. AT an
early day we expect to give full description OF
the Factory and its operations.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-06
CHARLOTTE MARKET, Nov. 5, 1866.

CORRECTED BY STESHousE, NAcAULAY Co.
considerable quantity of Cotton was sold last
week in this market The highest price paid was
32z. the purchaser paying the tax. On Saturday
the figures ranged to 30. Market rather dull.
Corn in demand at 81 30 for new. Old corn COM
mands ST. so.
Flour $3.50 per barrel. Wheat S2.6o to 50 per
bushel.
Bacon "a to IS, hog round-in demand,
Oats 90 cents to 81.
No change in price of Groceries,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-06

WILKES BooTH.-The La Crosse Democrat
does not believe that John Wilkes Booth is dead
1t says:
The papers are now having much to say about
Booth, whether he be dead or not. John
Wilkes Booth was alive on the 18th day Of July,
1866. The man who was killed was not Booth
but another person murdered in order to obtain
the reward offered for bis capture Time will
unravcl the ball Of mystery now connected with
this affair, aud show up the beauties of Stan
tons detective system. Again we repeat, earn.
estly and certainly, that John Wilkes Booth
never was taken to Washington either wounded
or dead, and that he was alive 10 July of this
wear.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-06
LETTER ENvELopEs.-The information con-
tanned in the following announcement may be of
service to business men:

service to business men:
PosT-OFFIcE DEPARTMENT., Oct, 1866
Letter-size envelopes, stamped cents, made
of a cheaper quality of paper than those hereto
fore issued, are furnished by The Department at
s32 80 per thousand, (bemg 81 so exclusive Of
POSTAGE and in proportion for less quantities
The better quality at S34 80 per thousand is not
however, superseded, but will be supplied as
heretofore, and, if desired, will be ruled for the
address without additional charge. Upon all
letter and official size envelopes there will be
printed across the end, without additiona! charge,
the names, business and postoffice address of
parties, and request to return if unclaimed
within given time-the whole not to exceed
four lines-when ordered in quantities of five
hundred and upwards Of any specified denomi-
nation.
Among the advantages secured to the public
by the Use Of the stamped envelopes are, first,
cheaphess; second security to correspondence, in
this, that the stamp cannot be removed nor lost;
third, where request is endorsed for the return
of the letter. it will not be sent to the dead letter
office in the event of its non-devery but will be
returned direct to the writer free of postage The
postage on stamped envelopes, spoiled in direct
ing, will be refunded in stamps, provided in
section ls9, Postal Regulations BY order Of
the Postmaster General A. n. ZEvELY,
Third Assistant Postmaster General.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-06
M AFFIED.

In this county, on the 30th Oct by Rev. R. H.
Griffith, Mr. Junius n Lee to Miss Lizzie Smith,
daughter of the late r Smith.
In this county, the lst inst, by F. NJ. Ross,
ESQ.,, Mr. Banister Collier to Miss Violet Cathcart.
In Raleigh, the 3Oth alt, DR. Peyton Henry
of Colerain, BERTHE county, to Miss Lucy Catherine
Moore. eldest daughter of Moore, Esq
In Gulford county the oath ult, Mr. John c.
Turner to Miss Mary Jane Rumly. Also, Mr. ]. A.
Stewart to Miss N Shaw.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-06

FOREIGN NEws.-It is reported that Napoleon
told Carotta to urge Maximilian to cede two Of
his provinces to the United States in order to con-
sodate his rule in Mexico
The Pope has delivered an ultimatum condemn
ing the conduct of Italy, declaring his readiness
to die in defence of right, and if necessary he will
seek the free office of his ministry in another land.
The Turks are reported to claim great victories
over the Christians in Gambia Large submis-
SONS We're being made by the Christians to Turk
ISL authority.
The cotton crop of Egypt is said to he very
large. The cattle plague had almost died out in
England.
A Paris correspondent says the Empress Car
Totals malady commenced on her voyage from
Vera Cruz to Nagere, when she talked about the
eminent responsibilities she had assumed.
The famine continued in India, and the cholera
had appeared in the famine districts.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-06
Plantation for Sale.

As Agent for the heirs at law of Thes. Fl. Grier,
decd will sell, Tuesday the 9th day of Novem,
Der, at Public Auction, that valuable tract of Land
known the Spratt place, Q miles South OF Char
lotte, the Nation Ford Road, adjoining the lands
OF C z. Bell, II. N. Hart and others. On the prem
Uses Is a good Dwelling House and all necessary out
buildings The tract contains 252 acres-aoout
half in cuItivation-and produces cotton wheat
corn, &c. The situation is desirable one, ana
beautifully located.
The Sale will take place on the premises. Terms
ALEX. GREER, Agent,
Oct Is. l4G6 1T
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-06

REFORM AT WAsHINGToN-The heads Of
the departments at Washington have deter
mined to inausurate system of reform in the
matter Of the morals of the clerks and employees,
male and female. A large force of detectives
are to be set to watch said clerks and employees,
and all found gambling, visiting houses of i'll
fame or running an debt, are to be discharged
forthwith. Wonder if this will produce a re-
beion.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-06

OPENING OF BIDs.-The bids for the stocks
held by the State in the various works of inter-
nal improvement were opened Nov. LIST, by the
Public Treasurer, in presence of the Governor
and Comptroller. The only stock for which Of
fers were made was that of the Raleigh and
CASTOR r. r. Go. We subjoin the list of sue.
cessful bidders:
List of successful Bidders for the Stock of the Raj
eigh & CASTOR Railroad Company, owned by the
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-06
FANCY ARTICLES,

OF every description, consisting in part OF Ladies'
and Gents Writing Desks. Work Boxes, Paper Aache
Ink Stands, Portfolios, Ladies Companions, Pearl
Card Cases and Boxes, Morocco Travelling Bags,
Courier Bags, Purses, Pocket Books, English Hair
and Tooth Brushes, &c, &C., to which we invite the
inspection of friends and customers, just re-
ceived direct from Europe and for sale by
ELIAS Il COHEN.
Nov 1861
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-06

From what we learn, in some counties in this
State. the increase of suits for debt is alarming.
and the people anticipating the worst conse
quences. We heard it stated the other day. that
the Sheriff of a county, not far from this city,
said that he had half busht of writs for debt to
return at the next County Court. We believe
that this is unwise policy. and will result in
greater loss to creditors, in the aggregate, than
gain. few sharp men may be quick enough
to secure their debts, and men of capital may
make money by purchasing property but the loss
to owners and creditors, generally, must be ruin
Gus. The condition of the people demands for
bearance and sympathy. If these not
hbited the decentralization of the times will work
greater evils. Compromise between honest
debtors and creditors should be the rule. All
parties would be better provided for. if this were
practiced.-Raleigh Sentinel.
We agree with the Sentinel that some plan of
compromise between the debtor and creditor
would be the best for all parties. 1t will be very
unfortunate if property is forced to sale. But we
believe that all the trouble has been caused by
the Stay Laws. They unfortunate for the
debtor. for had it not been for them, and espe-
ciay for the adopted in the Fall of 1860 or
1861, many persons would have paid their debts
in the early part of the i'll Confederate money.
Too many very fOolishly took advantage of that
law and refused to pay. and the result is, they
now called upon to pay in good money. The
Stay Law in existence is only an encourage
ment for creditors to commence suit as the only
method to secure their claims.
In these times. honest debtors ought to receive
from creditors all the indulgence it is. possible to
give them bat then honest debtors must show
some disposition tn settle just as it is IN
their power to do
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-06
For Rent.

offer for Rent, for the year s67, the Dwelling
occupied by the late Col. w Alexander Also,
the Dwelling now occupied by Mr. Films. Also,
the Store House, on Trade street, now occnn;ed bv
Mr. Lowengard. Also, the Store belonging to Thos.
Troter's Estate, in Granite Row. together with the
Rooms up stairs Also the Store now occupied by
Hutchison, Burroughs Co.
S. P. ALEXANDER, Agent.
Nov 5, 1866 ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-06

BALTIMORE AFFAIRs.-Goy. Swami of Mary
land. is a plucky man. Notwithstanding the
threats of war by the radicals, he has decided to
remove the Police Commissioners of Baltimore,
and appoint others in their places.
BALTIMoRE, Nov. 2.-Junus Young and VIM.
J. VaIent have been commissioned as Police
Commissioners, aud were sworn before Judge
Morton, of the Superior Court. The old force
still remain on duty, and the police stations are
strongly guarded. All quiet, but much interest
manifested as to the result of the issue Mr.
Young is President of the Conservative City Con-
vention.
General Grant returned to Washington last
nj eht. He had an interview with both the old
and Boards of Commissioners.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-06

FlRE.-On Wednesday morning last. about
o'clock, the property known tho Tan Yard. in
this place was consumed by fire. 1t was owned
by DIR. NJ B. Taylor, and was insured for $i5-
0OO, said to be about two-thirds oft value. The
fire was caused by an incendiary.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-06
NOTICE.
Oct Is, 16G6

The Members Of the AeckIenburg Agricultural
Society urgently requested to meet at the Court
House in Charlotte, on Saturday, the Gath OF Mo-
yember, as an effort will then be made to revive the
Society, the Grounds, and discuss the pro-
priety and practicabiIity of holding Coenty Fais
next year. 1t is earnestly hoped that the meeting
will be fully attended.
A. B. DAVIDSON, President.
November 8, 1896.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-06

The SECRETARY OF WAR-A Washington
dispatch to the New York Herald says:
"Gen. Sherman was called here solely with
reference to succeeding Mr. Stanton temporarily
In the War Department but as he manifests
some reluctance to accept that position, and as
Gen Grant cannot well be spared from his pre-
sent duties, it is now proposed that Gen. Sher-
man shall be assigned 10 the Mexican business,
and Gen. Grant will probably assume the duties
of the War Department when Mr. Stanton shall
withdraw"
The Herald has written Stanton out Of office
so often, that it has become stale subject
Stanton may "withdraw," but We doubt it,