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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-08
THE PRESIDENTS ORDER.

The following order just Issued by direction
of the President, gives an official construction
of the peace proclamation as to the restoration
of civil authority and the powers aud functions
OF military commissions:
WAR DEPARTMENT, \
Adjutant Generals Office,
Washington May /, 1866.
General Orders, No 26:
Whereas some military commanders are en-
bar-assed by doubts as to the operation of the
proclamation of the President, dated the I'd day
of April, 1866, upon trials by military courts
martial and military offences, to remove such
doubts, it is ordered by the President that
Hereafter, whenever offences committed by
civilians are to be tried where civil tribunals are
in existence which can try them, their cases are
not authorized to be, and will not be, brought be-
fore military courts martial or commissions, but
will be committed to the proper civil authori-
ties. This order is not applicable to campbell
lowers, as provided for under the Goth article Of
war; or to contractors and others specified 10 Sec
ton Is, act of July II, 1862, aud sections l
and 2, act of March 2, 1868. Persons and Of
fences cognizsble by the rules and articles of
war, and by the acts>of Congress above cited,
will continue to be tried and punished by mill
tary tribunals as prescribed by the rules and ar
cited, to-wit:
.SiatieM of the Rules and articles of War-
All suffers and retainers to the camp, and all
persons whatsoever serving with the armies of
the United States 10 the field, though not en-.
listed soldiers are to be subject to orders, &C.
cording to the rules and discipline Of war
'Section 2. And be it further enacted, That
any person heretofore called or hereafter to be
called into or employed in such forces or SER
vice, who shall commit any violation Of this act
and shall afterwards receive his discharge, or be
dismissed from the service, shall, notwithstand-
ing such discharge or dismissal, continue to be
liable to be arrested and held for trial and sen.
tence by court martial, in the same manner
and to the same extent IS if he had not received
such discharge or been dismissed"
1.-THE Act of July II, 1862, provides that "any per-
son who shall contract to furnish supplies of any
kind or descriptio for the army navy, shall be
deemed and taken part of the land naval
forces Of The United States for which he shall con-
tract to furnish said supplies, aud be subject the
rules and regulations for the government of the land
and naval forces Of the United States"
The Act of March 2, ls63, provides that "any per-
in the militia in actual service of the United States
in time of war;" who shall offend against the prov
sions of said act, principally against defrauding,
and embezzling by contractors, pay
masters and other agents of the United Srates)
may be arrested and held for trial by a court mar
tial, and if found guilty shall be punished by fine
and Imprisonment, or such other punishment as the
court martial may adjudge, save the punishment of
death."1
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-08

TAX ON Corrosive learn tha. report is
in circulation that Congress has passed law
taxing cotton FIVE cents per pound and also pro-
hitting the sending cotton out of the country
for sale. We know Of no such law. We feel
sure that no such law has been passed. We
advise the people to pay no attention to idle re-
ports.-Ralei5h Standard.
/. "A proposition was made 10 the House of Rep
resentatives some time ago, to tax cotton 5 cents
per ID, but no action has been had.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-08
Administrator,s No1ice.

Having qualified at April Term of Cabarrss coun-
ty court as Administrator with the Will annexed)
OF the estate of Kiimminger, decd, all persons
indebted to said estate equested to settle
promptly and all persons having claims against
said estate notified to present them properly
thenticated within the time prescribed by law, or
this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.
THOS ROBINSON,
May Z, 1865 3tpd Admir-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-08

The PRIsoNER.-Wo spread before our read
,ers (says the Fayetteville News) the following
letter from Ex-President Davis in response to
one from the ladies of Fayetteville enclosing a
check for Mrs. Davis. He appreciates the sym
pathy which his countrywomen feel for his
family:
FORTRESS MONROE. Va, gid April, 1866.
Mrs. J. K. Kyle, Fayetteville ". c.:
My Dear Madam:-I have the honor to
knowledge yours of the l4th inst. enclosing a
check to be forwarded to Mrs Davis as a present
from the ladies Of Fayetteville.
Sadly remembering how your homes we're des-
olated during the war; could not have expected
you in the midst of the ruin, to have been mind
full of the wants of those at distance. Nothing
could add to my admiration for the heroic. self
denying. christian virtues of my country women
for the measure was full to overlooking. Nor
could anything increase the gratitude with which
] will ever recur to their confidence and sympa-
thy. 1t only remains to assure you, and the Ia
dies whom you represent that am most CRATE
fully and respectfully your friend and ob't servt.
JEFFERSON DAVIS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-08
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified at April Term of Cabarrus coun-
~ court Administrator Of the estate Of Henry @
Howe, decd, all persons indebted to said estate arc
requested to settle promptly, and all persons having
claims against said hereby notified pre-
sent them properly authenticated within the time
prescribed by law this notice will be pleaded in
bar of their recovery.
THOS H ROBINSON,
May Z, 1866 3tpd Admir-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-08
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified at April Term of Cabarrus eoun-
ty court as Administrator of the estate OF DR. 3
Gilmer, decd, all persons indebted said estate
are requested to settle promptly, and all persons
having claims against said estate hereby notified
to present their claims properly authenticated with:
In the time by law this notice viii Be
pleaded in bar of their recovery
THos ROBINSON,
May Z, 1866 3tpd Admir-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-08
CHARLOTTE MARKET, May 7, 1866.

CORRECTED BY STsEHoUsE u hAcAVbAf.
The demand for Cotton during last week has I'm.
proved and prices advanced two cents since our ssi
weekly report. Attic close Of business on Saturday
"MiddliDgs" were firm at "a to "a. currency.
Family Flour Sl4 per barrel. Corn 81 lao to
81, As per bushel; Peas Sl,3s to STAG; Bacon
lea to Is cts. Corn, Peas and Bacon in demand.
Corn whiskey and apple brandy dull at Sl,7s to
Sc; Tobacco unsound 30 to IS cts fne IS TO s0ets,
No quotable change in groceries since last report
Gold rs,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-08
WHO WANTS A PIANOf

Several Patrons Of the Concord FEMALE College
have requested my aid in securing
Good Pianos
For their use. This has induced me to make ar
rangements with some of the best manufacturers
which enable mt, 10 furnish instruments of the frat
class at reduced prices. can each purchaser
from $40 to 100. Price lists of the manufacturers
will be sent to those who desire them, to aid them
in making selections.
When selections shall have been made the money
can be sent to me at my expense, by the Southern
Express, and Piano will be SHIPPED to the Depot
the purchaser may designate. Each Piano sold will
be fully warranted. Address me at Statesvile,
N. G. J. NJ NJ. CALDWELL.
May7 1866
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-08
Administrator's Notice.

Having qualified at April Term of Cabarrus coun-
ty court as Administrator of the estate of j A p
Cannon, decd all persons indebted to- said estate
are requested to settle promptly, and all persons
having claims against said estate hereby notified
to present them properly authenticated within the
time prescribed by law, this notice will be plead
ed in bar of their recovery.
THoS H ROBINSON,
May 7, 1866 3tpd Admir-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-08

ra-I Hon John Bell is out with six column
letter, the third of series recently commenced.
in which, says the Nashvill Union and Ameri-
can, the purpose of the author is to put before
the judgment of contemporaries his views of the
facts which led to, and have attended the pro-.
gress of this great civil war, and bis reflections
upon the policy which is being pursued to re-
,rieve the injuries which it caused, and reinstate
the government in its integrity; and to indicate
the garing errors of the Congressional leaders,
and convince his countrymen that it is their first
and highest duty to revert to the principles of
civil liberty which gave birth to our free insti
tutions, and to adhere to them as the only safe
guides in preserving the Government.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-08

COnstitu'ionalist says:
sin a spirit of commendable liberality. the Ma
tional Express and Transportation Company mas
volunteered to transport. free of all cost to the
end Of their line the five hundred barrels of flour,
meal and bacon. contributed by the managers OF
the Ladies' Southern Relief Society of Baltimore
for the benefit of the destitute poor of Georgia.
The provisions, soon arriving at Savannah,
will be transported Immediately by the Agent OF
the National Express Company to the different
Congressional Districts for which it is intended:
The liberality thus evinced by this company Will
commend. itself to the people of Georgia
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-08

NORTHERN EMIsARIEs AT THE SoUTH.-A
writer in the Boston Post speaking Of some Of
the Northern fanatics in our midst, says:
1.-The emisaries from the North are encourag-
ing the negroes to form secret associations, and
to make public parades, demonstrations and
celebrations 10 Richmond they arc often
overbearing and insulting to the whites, which
provokes retaliation and ,iots. General Terry
says there is now probably over hundred of
these semi secret organizations among the blacks
in Richmond, and the names they assume are
often ludicrous and blasphemous, one being
styled the "Holy Sons Of God" The whites
are patient and forbearng, except. perhaps, a
few drunken rowdies, but it is easy to see that
conflict of serious character is in embryo
Serious, rejecting men, shudder at the future
of the black race, if they to be backed up
and encouraged by the Government. 1t is gen.
orally believed by the most prominent men of the
South that the war has already. reduced the
negro population e-tbird."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-08
LlNcoLNTON FEMALE SEMINARY,

LlNCOLNTON, N. G.
The Fall Session, 1866, beginning June 9Th win
continue 20 weeks. Competent teachers win assist
the Principal in the several departments.
Rates in U. s. currency, IN adranee Board, En-
elusive OF lights, $50; regular tuition SIS TO $26;
Piano SIS; use of Guitar 50.
liberal patronage is respectfully solicited.
Address, REV. 8. LANDER. A. NJ,
May Z, 1866 2mpd Principal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-08
NOTICE..

As Executor of.,ae last Will and testament OF DR.
Samuel L Caldwell, deceased, have placed bis ac-
counts in the hands Of Rufus Rankin Of CASTOR
county, for collection. All persons indebted are
earnestly requested to come forward and SETTLE ana
those having claims against the estate are notified
to present them to Mr. Rankin or myself, duly an-
.henticated, within the time prescribed by law or
this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery
s. r. CALDWELL,
Nav |, 1896 at Executor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-08

HAm-A severe hail storm aud wind, visited
portion of this District east of the town on sun
day the Goth. Considerable damage was done to
the fencing. and growing crops Much OF the
cotton will require second planting. SO far as
we can learn. the track of the storm was narrow,
but the damage done severe Yorkriue Enquirer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-08

II We learn that the counties of Union and
Cabarrus have been added to the Division of Mr.
+. W. Ahrens for the Assessment of the U. s.
Internal Revenue tax. MIR Ahrens takes the
place of Mr. j. A. Bnyasn. The citizen OF those
counties will find Mr. Ahrens fair and gentle
inaniy officer. [See Mr. Ahrens' advertisement.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-08
NEW FIRM.

The Book and Stationery business will hereafter
be conducted by R. N. TIDDY BROTHER in the
same stand. The undersigned by their attention to
business and we'll selected In their line,
hope to merit a liberal patronage.
R. N. TIDDY,
THOS. Ii. TIDDY
1t affords me pleasure to commend the new firm
to the confidence and patronage of the public.
Nav z 1866 GEO. NJ. EVERHART.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-08
MARRIED.,

In this county, the Sd :nst, by Rev William
Power, Mr. A Davis to Miss Mary j., daughter
of Mr. Philip S. Whisnant.
In this county, on the 26th ultimo, by Rev W s
Pharr, Mr. Rebt D Fite to Miss Angeline Jordan.
In Concord, the LIST inst, Mr. F Archibald to
Miss Rosa daughter of G White Esq.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-08

Stolen

From my plantation in Lancaster District, g. C.,
sorrel HORSE about I or years old; has wen on
his left hind seg; two feet white; right hind leg
white nearly to the hook; large scar on the rump,
and blaze face ANY information left at this once
leading to his recovery sent to me- will be sGita
bly, rewarded. ). u. roHAH"'
Nav T. 1tpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-08

A lot of about forty mules were sold at suc-
ton in Columbia a few days ago. The prices
ranged from sl7O to $3.50, and tie average all
round was S2l5-all in currency
The wharf of the Wilmington, Charlotte and
Rutherford railroad, at Riverside, Cape Fear
river, was totally destroyed BY FIRE on Thursday
night of last week.
Judge Nelson; of the United States circuit
court has decided that the surplus earnings of a
bank cannot be taxed as capital:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-08

The firm hitherto existing under the name Of R.
N. TIDDY CO, is dissolved by the mutual con-
sent of the parties. All debts due The firm will be
paid to R. N. Tiddy, and all debts due by the firm
will be paid by the same on presentation.
r. N. TIDDY,
May 7, 1866 GEO. N. EVERHART.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-08
COTTON SEED.

200 Bushels of last years Cotton Seed-fresh and
sound-fer sale. Apply to me in Steel Greek, near
Steel Greek church. C. SIMRlL.
May T.. 1865 2tpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-08

The United States Consul at Hamburg, in .
recent communication calls the attention Of the
Government to methods by which the rinder
pest (catte plague may be Introduced into this
country, despite the precautions already adopted
in our law. Besides The risk from the impor-
tation of hides of cattle affected by the disease,
be says that there is danger from straw used 10
packing crockery and queensware, which straw
may have come from barn yards in which the
cattle were suffering from the rinderpest-
There is force in this suggestion, and if the
means of excluding the infection are meant to
be thorough, there should be prompt action by
Congress on the subject. . .-r 81. 81
How THE MONEY GoEs.-The items OF ap-
preparation of tie bill introduced by Mr. Stevens
10 the House of Representatives, for the Freed
mems Bureau for 1866, shows what an expen.
sve elephant that animal is on the hands OF
Uncle Sam The items are as follows: Salaries
of assistants and subassistants Sl47 ,oOu; clerks
So, 800; stationery aud printing S63, OOO; quar-
tiers and fuel SIS 900; clothing for distribution
Sl,I5O,OOO; commissary stores 81, 106, 29V; med
ical department 100000; transportation
$3.50 600; school superintendent S2l,ooo;
sites for schochouses, orphan asylums. &c F.,
So 900 900; sundries SIS, 900; ,6S4' 400.
Honest white people have to foot this billJ
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-08
AT AUCTION.

Our entire Stock of Dry Goods ready made Cloth
ing Boots and Shoes, &c, will be sold at auction,
commencing on Monday May l4th, and continue
from day to day nil the whole stock is sold.
Nav I 1866 KOOPMAN & PHELPS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-08

THE STATE CONvENTION.-We committed
error last week in stating that the State Con-
vention was to re assemble on the lst of May.
The fourth Thursday in May is the time for the
meeting of the Convention.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-08

PThe New York Times moderate Republic
can paper. thus condemns the scheme of the Re-
construction Committee:
LAS plan of pacifcation and reconstruction.
the whole thing is worse than burlesque. 1t
might be styled farce, were the country not in
the midst of very serious drama. Its proper
designation would be "A plan to prolong indef-
niely the exclusion of the South from Congress,
by imposing conditions to which the people of the
South never will submit" This being the OBJ
vious scope and tendency of the proposition. we
are bound tn assume that it clearly reflects the
settled purpose Of the Committee. So that the
Joint Committee appointed nearly FIVE months
ago to take exclusive charge of the question of
reconstruction, offer the result of oil their
labors what would in fact render reconstruction
forever impossible"
We gratfed to that many conservative
Northern papers denounce the proposition of the
committee in unmeasured terms. And if North
ern men object to it too degrading, can any
respectable Southern man be found supporting
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-08

No FAvoR.-So far. we have heard no one i'll
this State express the least favor for the plan of
the reconstruction committee. A gentleman who
has been a consistent Union man all through the
war, told US the other day that he would never
endorse agree to such u scheme as the radicals
propose.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-08


ALL THE DEcENcY.-When We look at the
scenes which are daily enacted in Congress, We
are almost moved to beg the people OF the South
to soiemnize by thanksgiving and prayer their
escape from all participation in its deliberations
and proceedings Never in the bitterest days
of violent sectional agitation, when the South
was represented 10 Congress, was that body
such disgraceful bear garden as it is now.
Insulting charges and Infamous accusations
arc banded, as if they were part of "the order
Of the day. Members of the same party abuse
each other like ick-pockets, and generally ap-
pear to make out pretty good cases against each
other. These honorable gentlemen" may sim.
ply be telling unpalatable truths about each
other, but Congress and Sing Sing we're design
ed for very diferen. purposes. They should be
more reticent about each others little iailings.
When the Representatives of great patton are
perpetually calling each other "iars, "black-
guards" "swindlers," &c, the impression pro-
duced abroad is not advantageous to the nation.
Having written the above we open our New
York exchanges, feeling perfectly assured that
we shall find several Radical Congressman fierce
iy assailing each other, and sure enough We find
that on the 30th of April, "Mr Blaine rose to
Provst Marshal General Fry, accusing Mr. Cenk-
ling, member of Congress from New York, of
the most disbonorable practices in connection
with the conscript business. The honorable
member is accused Of telling "malignant and
deliberate fasehoods," of being "fslse to honor"
'unfaithful to public trust" &c. .
When the letter of General Fry had been
read the 'Honorable MIR Conkling," as in duty
bound opened battery of billingsgate upon his
assaiIant, and as soon as he exhausted his ammu-
milton and sat down, MIR Blaine took .ythe floor
and called the "Honorable gentleman from New
York ga strutting turkey cock" "a 'whinine
puppy" "a dunghil'," ga satyr," "a singed cat"
''a mud machine" and roaring cow:"-Rich-
,noud Times
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-08
Ladies' Hats.

Those beautiful new styles of Ladies' Hats have
arrived at A. SiNCLAIho
Nav Z 1866
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-08

Hes~ The bill before the Tennessee Legisla-
ture, disiranchiSing Southern men, has been de-
teatec by the State Senate.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-08

IHE NEW CoNFIscATIoN BIiL-We .ppblish
short synopsis of Bill introduced in the House
OF Representatives last week by Mr. Stevens of
fennsylvanis. proposing the confscation of GER
tain Southern property. The only tendency of
such measures is to injure the country and DIS
turb and unsettle business operations. Ithas al
ready caused great deal of uneasiness. Blu,
we do not think any alarm need be felt about the
matter tor IT such an Ubiquitous measure was to
pass Congress. the President would certainly We
to it, and surely it could not be passed over his
veto. This new scheme is proposed now for the
purpose of frightening the Southern States into
the support of the radical reconstruction plan.
Such a measure could not be executed if passed,
and the radicals know it.
Confscation schemes will injure the freedmen
more than it will the whites: SO the radicals are
pursuing course calculated to ruin the very
class they profess to want to benefit. The freed
men are dependent on the southern white man
for employment and support, and if the latter is
crippled in his estate business, the former will
be certain to suffer from the disastrous effects:
and if the southern white man were to move off
and abandon his lands without a struggle, the
freedmen would never get possession. because
the white Yankees and foreigners would come in
and drive them on we dislike to see anything
done that Injuries either class, black or white, in
the South,
RAILRoADs.-The friends of the A. s. n. C.
Railroad running from Goldsboro to Morehead
City, advocating the cons olidation of that
Road with the N. C. Road, and have both man
aged by one set of officers. The idea is. that in
this way the freight from Charlotte and interme-
date points will be secured to the route termina-
ting at Morehead City.
Last Summer and Fall there great COM
plant by shippers in this part of the State about
the heavy charges, detention and loss on the A.
Il n. G. Road, and such experience is not calcu-
lated to influence continuance of PATRONAGE
At any rate do not think it would be right to
consolidate the two Roads. The N. c. Railroad
not constructed for the purpose of building
up Newborn or NJ forehead City any more than for
the benefit of Wilmington and other points.
Under tie circumstances the consolidation of the
two Roads would not be fair or just.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-08

Es- 1t was once considered great crime not
to pray for the President of the United States.
but now it appears that the crime consists Tin the
estimation Of the radicals) in praying for the
President. The Chaplain of the Missouri State
Senate several times omitted in his prayer the
petition for the President whereupon a member
of tho Senate offered a resolution requiring that
the President of the United States should be re-
membered in the daily prayers before the Senate,
but it was rejected by a vote of IA to g.