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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18

p The late gathering at Philadelphia of self
styled Southern loyalists was by means a
representative body of that class of persons in the
South who claim to be the original superior
Union men of the South. For instance In the
list of delegates from North Carolina you see no
such names as Robert Dick. Thos Settle. B F
Moore and others of that stripe. These gentle
men we're Union men throughout the war, but
they would not agree to assemble with the Mon
grel concern at Philadelphia and denounce nine
tenths of their fellow citizens disloyal and
worthy of being trusted. Out of the seven men
who attended the Convention from this State, but
one "a Fl Jones of Henderson county, can really
claim to be representative from North Carolina,
and we confess that we did not expect to hear of
his engaging in the unfair work of misrepresentng
and injuring his own people. MrJones was elect
ed to Congress from the Mountain District. and
it looks inconsistent, to say the least, for him
now to join in declaration that the whole State
is disloyal and that Union cannot get justice
in North Carolina. By the by. il is worthy of
note that John Minor Bolts of Virginia, whom
every body in this country knows Union man,
withdrew from the Convention in disgust.
While we are utterly opposed to the course of
those who participated in this last Philadelphia
Convention, we do not think it will 90 any good
to abuse and assail them with harsh words or call
them ''mean whites" 'mulattces." Sc. Abuse
will not convince them or their sympathizers of
error, but will do harm by .-engendrring bitter,
revengefu feelings. Let US labor to show them
that they are wrong. and let US all strive to pro-
duce good feeling among all southern men.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18
CHARLOTTE MARKET, Sept. II, 1876


CORRECTED By STENBoUsE, MAcAULAY L. Co.
About IS bales Cotton were sold in this market
last week at prices ranging from 25 to 273.
New Flour Si4 tc SIS per barrel. Market well
supplied.
Corn so to 81 CO. "A large supply in market,
principally from Norfolk and Baltimore. Meal Sl.7o.
Oats rs to 80. Peas Sl.45 to $3.50. Wheat $3.50.
Bacon 81 to % cents-supply good.
Corn Whisky $3.50 to 81 per gallon. Apple
Brandy $3.50 to So.
Salt 81 to $4,25 per sack Coffee 33i cents at re-
taiiby the sack, % to 80 Sugar l24 to 2oi Moas-
ses, northern, e5 to sl.25 per gallon.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18

a%~ FOR THE INFORMATION OF PER-
f 80 SSons wishing white Apprentices bound
VIZ tosthem, notice is given that four Boys
and Girl will be bound out at the next County
Court, on Monday of the Term. The ages range
from to years.
Sept II. 1866
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18

Out OF the nine counties heard from in the
recent local elections 10 California, seven have
gone in favor of the Administration ticket,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18

However desirable it might be. under other
circumstances. to prosecute our works of internal
improvement and maintain the credit of the State,
the very general complaint which we hear from
all parts of the State, with few exceptions, of the
failure of the corn crop, would render all prnpo
Sitions to increase the public burden positively
suicidal So far from increasing the tax under
such circumstances, the times call for retrench-
ment in expenses, both in public and private
matters.'- Raleigh Sentinel.
That is all very good but our friends of the
Sentinel do not exactly practice what they preach
We advocated the adjustment of the offices of
Adjutant General and State Geologist. because
those offices are not actually necessary and be
cause the State Treasury is not in a condition to
pay. the salaries of officers whose services might
be dispensed with at least for few years until
the tax payers recover somewhat from financial
embarrassment. The Sentinel not only will not
Cooperate with Us in this to lessen the bur-
dens of the people, but it opposes the abolition
of those offices.
Again: We opposed the appropriation by the
last Legislature of $2S,OOO $1,000 per annum
for four years.) for the benefit of the College at
Chapel HILL The Sentinel favored that appro-
praton. We good friend of education
rs any man in the State; but now, while the peo
pie barely able to pay their taxes and send
their children to the '.old field schools is no
time to donate large of public money to one
particular institution. If the money of the State
is to be devoted to education. let the distribution
be fair and general.
We cannot resist the opportunity to remind
our respected contemporary that. in regard to
State expenditures and appropriations, it does
not practice what it breaches.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18

]. T. BUTLER,
WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER.
CHARLOTTE, N. C.,
Has just received the finest Stock of GOODS evar
offered in this market consisting Of
WAT G II ES.
Fine Gold Hunting American and English Watches
of the best makers Ladies fine Gold Hunting Ge-
neva Watches fine Silver American, English and
Swiss Watches. Watches of all sorts aud all Sizes
from Five Dollars to Three Hundred
CLIO ks.
have some of the best, which will sell at prices
to please any
JEW ELRY.
would say to the ladies' come and for your
selves, the finest Stock offered in this city
sistug of 6ne Jet Sets Gne Cold and Enamel Sets;
fine Coral Sets Locket Pins, Earrings, &c.
SILVER WARE.
Silver Tea and Table Spoons, Forks and Thimblcs;
plated Tea and Table Spoons, Forks, Butter-Kniyes
and Cups, Casters, &C.. ~. .s.-. -
SPEC TIA LES.
Fine Gold, Silver, Steel &C. to suit all ages
Guns, Pistols and Cartridges, and Musical In
strumepts.
The above Goodsf will sell cheaper than you eau
buy them in New York or elsewhere.
The highest price paid for
OLD GOLD AND Sill ZEE.
Watch Glasses only 20 cents. --
Please accept my sincere thanks for your kind
and liberal patronage to me since my return from
the army. -'..
Sept II, 1866. j. T. BUTLER.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18

NEW CoTToN.-The first bale of new Cotton
brought to this market this season was sold on
Saturday last. by Jas. A. Caldwell of this county,
at % cents. Stenhouse, Macauley & Co., were
the purchasers --..
Since putting the above in type we have been told
that Dir Thos Downs brought in the first bale of ne
Cotton on Tuesday last
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Produce Bought and Sold-Hammond l. McLanpblin
New Goods-Barringer W off l. Co.
Piano for Sale-Dr Miller
Groceries and Provisions-S Hous,on
WATCH and Clock Maker Butler
Piano for Sale Sanders
pissolution-Houston, Hunter Co.
New Firm-Hunter Orsbone.
Just Received-Hammond l. McLaushlin
New Firm-WilliamS l. Meacham.
Cotton and Produce Representations i Meacham
The palmetto Mlls"-Wm Sahms.
To be Bound Out four Boys and Girl.
Commission Merchauts-Dibtle, Worth Co., n. Y.
Fall and Winter Importation, lS66-Armstrong,
Gator l. Co Baltimore.
Commission Aerchant-Henry V Niemeyer; Ports
mouth, Va
Land at Auction-Wm McGinnis, Sr.
Groceries for sale-W. Boyd Co.
Sale in Cabarrus county-Thos Robinson, Admir-.
Announcement for the Legislature.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18

EDGEcoMBE COUNTY ITEMs.-A friend who
has good opportunities for knowing whereof be
speaks, informs US that the cotton crop Of Edge
combe county, the present year, will reach ff-
teen thousand bales This at twenty-five cents
pound, will return to the farmers of that coun-
ty, one million FIVE hundred thousand dollars
Of this amount, it is reasonable to suppose, 10
round numbers, that the land owners will get
one million, and the freedmen, who have been
engaged as laborers, will get FIVE hundred thou
sand. The share of the freedmen will, OF
course, be spent with the merchants and shop
keepers in the county, and we learn that in an-
ticipation of this trade, many are erecting store.
houses and filling them with such goods as the
wants of this class of people will demand.
Cotton lands in Edgecombe can hardly be
bought at any price The increased produc-
tiveness resulting from the system of improve
ment almost universally adopted in the couuty,
will, it is thought, in few years render the
and slaves together before the emancipation
Raleigh Mdec.
BOYS READ THIS In the Library at the
Capitol of this State may be found copy of the
Revised Code of Alabama, compiled by Hon.
Turner Reavis under appointment of Governor
Moore of that State, in 1860.
Judge Reavis had been on the Bench of the
Circuit Court of that State for ten years.
Some of the older citzeos of Raleigh will re-
member this same Turner Reavis as shop boy
in the bakery and caudy store of Mr. Bacchardi,
who did business in the City within the recol
lection of many of the present inhabitants.
The Turner Reavis of the Bacchardi candy and
cake shop in Raleigh, and the Hon. Turner
Reavis, Judge of the Circuit Courts, and com-
piler of the Revised Code of Alabama, are one
and the same person. He raised himself by his
own unaided efforts, from the bakery to the
Bench. Boys, many of you can do the same, or
at least as we'll, if you will pursue the same in-
dustrious course that be did-Raleigh Iadec
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18

V We regret to the following announce
ment of the death of native of this county, Pol
lock B. Lee. Esq. The Memphis (Tenn) Ave-
lanche of last week says:
IAN event which has been expected for several
days occurred yesterday. in the death of
Major Pollock Lee a we'll known member of
the bar of this city most excellent gentleman,
and true and devoted friend. Major Lee was
native of North Carolina; and was at the time
of his death. about thirty five years of age. He
was, we believe graduate of Henry and Emory
College, in Virginia. He moved to Memphis a
few years before the war. anG attracted to him
self many and enduring friends. When the war
opened he was appointed Adjutant General upon
the staff of General Zoliicotfsr, and served with
that gallant soldier until he fell He afterwards
occupied the same position with Major General
Crittenden. He subsequently served as Inspec-
tor General of the army of Tennessee, on the staff
respectively of Generals Bragg. johnson aud
Hood, and enjoyed the confidence of all of those
leaders of that great army of men. He did his
whole duty. from the beginning 10 the close of the
struggle. and survived a soldiers death to fall by
the slow bat certain consumption of an insidious
and wasting disease"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18
We are Receiving our Fall Supplies

We are Receiving our Fail Supplies.
A superior lot of sugar-cured Hams,
large lot Of Fresh Mackerel of 1865, ~
Genuine Lorillard Snuff,
Durham's Smoking Tobacco,
Lees Princess Chewing Tobacco,
Powder and Shot, .-.-.,-
Northern Seed Rye, .-.-. .,. ---..
And various other articles soon to arrive, such
Nails Leather, Salt Sugar, Coffee, Buckets, Tubs,
Brooms, Shoes, &C., &C. Remember we buy and sell
for Cash and cannot be undersold.
Constantly on hand Superior Family Flour.
Call on W. BOYD CO.,
Sept II, 1s66.-2t Springs Building.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18


MOSES A. BLEDsoE, Eso.-This gentleman.
citizen Of Wake county, land who has repro
sented the. county in the State Senate made a
speech in Raleigh the 9Th inst, on financial
matters principally. The Raleigh Progress gives
a short synopsis of Mr. Bledsoe's speech. from
idea of the character of the whole speech. The
Progress says:
"Mr B. endeavored in a clear and forcible man.
ner to demonstrate the fact, that the people were
morally and legally absolved from the payment
upon the faith of property which the late disas-
trous war has completely swept away.
The soldiers who fell fighting in defense of slave
property. now has his needy widow and orphans
deprived of the meagre pittance promised by the
State. He would ask why the claims of. North
ern spectators and Southern spectators should
be heard in preference to those to whom are
bound by every tie of honor and gratitude. not
only to more justice shown but to protect and
befriend in their widowed and orphaned state,
thus practically demonstrating that we, as a
grateful people. still cherish the memory of those
brave men. whose lives cheerfully and
fearlessy offered up a sacrifice for the achieve
ment of Southern independence. upon the altar
of their country"
If we understand Mr. Bledsoe's position, it is.
that inasmuch slavery is abolished and the
State debt has been repudiated. ought the
old State debt also to be repudiated. Mr. Bledsoe
has been prominent man in Wake county. was a
warm friend of the Confederate cause during the
war. and rumor says that lie will be candidate
for Governor this Fall.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18


The RIOT AT INDIANAPoLIs-Speech o.
me PRESIDENT before Leauing-The Indianap
oils Journal regrets very much the riot which
took place in that city during the Presidents
visit. The Herald believes the riot was pre-
concerted
The President before he left the city was in
troduced to crowd of 1900 persons in from.
OF the Bates House. In the course of his
speech he said: awe have succeeded in putting
down one rebellion, but now the rebellion has
passed round to the other end of the line, and
we lind revolutionary spirit manfesting itself
II had hoped that the time had arrived when
all people would stand up for their country, re-
CARELESS of party shackles and party considera-
tions. Let the Constitution be our guide and
platform. Our league is not one of the leagues
extending over the country fer revolutionary
purposes. 1t is unnecessary to have any other
or higher league than the Constitution of the
United States. Immense cheering l want
no higher Constitutional league than that. The
Constitution is my league. | belong to the
Constitutional league OF my country. bad
hoped the time had come when all could rally
around the Constitution, and lift ourselves
above party to preserve our country"
The President further said : Islanders and
misrepresentation have gone in advance of us,
especlahy over the country, that usurpatloh mas
been exercised by the Executive Department of
the Government. But, let me say, whatever
power has been exercised has been 10 your be-
half. The veto power has been exercised for
the purpose of preventing or checking IMPROVE
dent, hasty and unconstitutional legislation"
Mr. Seward also addressed the crowd at In
dianapolis, saying that Indiana had become a
border State, and that the condition of things
during the war bad become reversed, and what
were then loyal States bid fair to become hostile
to the Government through the excitement of
party politics. IT,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18

w.The Goldsboro News, speaking of the re-
port of short crops in portions of Western North
Carolina, says:
while there is, no doubt, great scarcity of
grain in the West we think the alarm unfounded.
for, the Eastern counties will have enough and to
spare, and it would be inhuman to entertain for a
moment the idea that these people would ship to
any market outside of the State, knowing that
their brethren of the West were suffering for
bread. If the condition is properly represented,
it will be found that more favored people
will give of the abundance with which Providence
has blessed them-and give freely. 1t only re-
mains for the prominent citizens of that section
to present their claims, and the appeal will be
considered made.'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18

II correspondent writes to the Goldsboro
News. from Waynesyille. Haywood county. n.
c., follows
Il am now at village situated on the highest
ground of any village between the Atlantic and
Mississippi Valley 300 miles west of Goldsboro
where the Climate even now in the warmpst days
OF the Atlantic States. is quite cool and pleasant.
The corn crop west of the Ridge, with the ex-
ception OF poor highlands, is generally good.'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18

u The friends of J. H. WILSON,
Esq announce him as candidate for reelection to
the Senate from Mecklenburg county. The people
of the county know that he is honest, conscien-
tious man..
September II, 1866 ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18
NOTICE.

On Thursday, the l til day of November, Will
sell at Auction, the late residence of DR.. j. F
Gilmer, decd, in Cabarrus county, quantity Of
Corn; ESQ bushels of fine Seed Wheat, two varieties;
the thorough bred Stallion shooting STAR" seven
Mules, one Yoke of Oxen, two Mich Cows, seven
Calves, two Road Wagons, Gearing, Farming Impe-
ments of all kinds, Roughness, Loom, &C.
THOS. Fl. ROBINSON, Admir-.
Sept II, 1866 3t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18

Will buy Cotton and Produce of all kinds on com.
mission. All Goods consigned 10 them for sale will
be promptly attended to.
WILLIAMS L MEACHAM.
Sept. II, 1866. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18

THE CHOLERA IN RICHMoND.-The Richmond
Times. oe Thursday last, says:
1.-The frightful pestilence which is now epidemic
in this city has produced no panic among our
citizens. and for that reason it has been stripped
of half its terrors. Men pursue their ordinary
avocations. feeling assured that by prudence in
eating and drinking. and by ordinary cleanliness.
the chances of escape are thousand to one in
their favor"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18
DISSOLUTION,

DhSSOAO --
The firm of Houston, Hunter & Co, was on the
9TH nlt., dissolved by mutual consent. All those
indebted to said firm will please cali and make set
tlement. S. F. HOUSTON,
..a j. N. HUNTER,
L w. ORSB0NE.
Charlotte, N O., Sept II, 1896. 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS.

Ne.Et door 10 CNuft0tte HOteI
Having sold my entire interest in the Saddle and
Harness business to MeSsrs Hunter & Orsbone, and
established myself in the
GROCERY AND PROVISION
business to which l respectfully invite the atten-
ton of the citizens of Charlotte and surrounding
country. Farmers and others bringing produce to
this market will please give me call before sell
ing. ). f. HOUSTON.
Charlotte, Sept II, ls66.-am.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18

u The Wilmington Dispatch says that the
Jail expenses of New Hanover county are S45
per day. This heavy burden is entailed on the
county by worthless set of law breakers who
really prefer to lie in Jail than to make honest
living by work. Fromall directions we hear that
the lails are crowded with enthusiastically
freedmenguiltyo of theft violation of the peace.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18
POstpOnelnent.

The sale of the Goods of Fullngs Springs here
tofore advertised 20 take place the 10th of Sep
TENDER, is postponed till Monday the LIST day Of
October.
Sept l7.-le66.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-09-18

MExIco.-The Moniteur of Paris publishes a
convention which was signed in the city of Mex
lco' by which Macmillan transfers to French
Agents one half of the receipts from customs
throughout the Empire, for the purpose of pay
ing liabilities of Mexico to France. The conven-
ton goes into operation on the 1st of November.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1866-08-17

The Louisville Courier proposes to imi-
tate the precedent set by the Memphis
Avalanehe, and write smallpox" over the
doors of the business men in that city who
had the hardihood to exercise their cleo
tive right in favor of Hobson-a gallant
Union officer and gentleman. 1t says:
ave will publish, after the election, the List
of merchants who vote for and against the rights
and interests of the South. 1t viii be good
reading for Southern merchants who come to
Louisville to trade. "A hint to the wise ID suf-
fcisnt.'
We had supposed this despisable busi-
ness played out with the rebellion and its
antecedent days of pro-slavery terrorism
but, az the effort is to be made by the re-
constructed to turn the hand on the dial OF
progress backward, and re-establish the
old order of things, when vigilance COM
mittees, anonymous threats of violence,
and midnight murders made it unsafe for
Union men to live in the South, we sup
pose the experiment of reconstruction on
that plan may as well begin in. the shape
the Courier suggests as any other
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1866-08-17
un1rr rRnm soLnrERs.

The soldiers in Noble county lately met
IN convention at Kendallville and saluted
the Democracy with ''whereas" and res
oIution after this style:
WHEREAS, A certain body or party of men
Secretly and publicly opposed the measures OF
Se Government during the late war-called it
lure, and us Lincoln hirelings," /" cut-throats
aa ls dogs" and by their actions did; we believe
anu anu no the war, which cost US many noble
PIolo. e and brother soldier; therefore, be 1t
'' R,.orr d, That we viii support no man fOr
hs'G. I. those who have favored the measures
oGe me-. pao Cove vnment for putting down the Rebel,
i, Ion r nor vii we suffer our names to De placed
on ticket by or VT. .oV SaPPO5 Pp%e o sD ye Is psced
onios anw -" S;cIet iIy or with, any party of mel
On %bicb sb has not fully supported the Government
nlSn W ts measures @ to put down the late Rebellion
= Loporte Ind.) JtnioH.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1866-08-17
mur1nnrsIANA RIOTS.

General Sheridan has expressed the
opinion that the riot in New Orleans was "
tba execution of a prearranged plan of the
rebels r.b to slaughter the leading Union men
Of the State, and that there is evidence
that the plot ives concocted weeks ago
He thinks the riot is but the scheme to
nd the State of Union men.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1866-08-17
FREMONT, sANDUSKY COUNTY, OHIO AUGUST H. 1866
NATURE KNOWS IT'S WANTS AND NEED

will not bow with patient knees
To moldering laws or bigot creeds;
Ny nature knows Its wants and needs,
And scorns all cant hypocrisies
OF hollow words and empty deeds.
1 am unto myself law;
No mortmain, reaching from the grave,
Shall drag me down where demons rave,
Or bow my soul with servile awe
To that which has no power TO save.
worship what is truth to me;
Have faith In what 10 just and right;
No cloak shall hide from my clear sight
Those bigots Of idolatry
That blot the blsssedness Of light.
larger brs ldth Of heart and mind,
A genial grasp, loving law,
Would melt each stubborn soul and draw
In bonds Of peace all human kind
Not stultihed By slayish awe.
larger lows for those who fall,
A faith that reaches from the sod
OF Adam nature up to God,
And finds the germ OF good In all
From angels 10 an outcsst clod.
The law Of love the Saviour taught;
The law hat creeds have pushed aside
In goddess greed Of place and pride
That love divine-vith blessings fraught-
or Him the creeds have cruci6ed.
where Truth aud Error hand In hand,
Have sped along the shores OF time,
And scattered seeds OF peace and crime,
], too, have overwalked the land,
And planted thorns and buds sublims.
The foot prints ofs world gone by,
The records o. fs golden age,
The deeds Of savage, saint and sage,
The pyramids that pierce the sky,
Are landmarks Of my pilgrimage.
For, when search mans history through,
find myself in all the past
In good and bld, in grand and vast
Yet keep q wider reach in view
From Times high summit where I'm cast.
will not bow with patient knees
To moldsring laws or bigot creeds;
Nv nature knows its wants and needs,
And scorns all cant hypocrisies
OF hollow words and empty deeds.
The holy law Of lovs il right,
Or else mans pilgrimage were vain,
lfthrough the drssry wastes Of pain
He resch no moral Pisgsh hight
Where new light breaks c. heart snd BRAIN