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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-15

THE FRANCHISE LAW IN TENNESsEE.-It
would appear that the statement in the telegram
furnished to the Southern papers, was exactly
the reverse Of the truth. 1t was announced
that the Tennessee Legislature had Projected"
he DISTINGUISHING BILL but the following, which
we fnd in the Washington Chronicle, would in
dictate that such is not the case
ga despatch from Nashville, to Mr. Fowler,
Senator elected, dated May 3, says the Fran
chise bill passed the Senate on that day, thir-
teen TO six, without amendment"
This Infamous bill DISTINGUISHES twothirds OF
the voters in the State.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-15

DEATH OF Hon. GEORGE Z BADGER
This distinguished man expired at his residence
in Raleigh, yesterday, of paralysis, at an ad-
vanced age. He was suddenly stricken down
in the early part Of 1864, and has since linger-
ed, deprived to great extent of those extraor
binary powers of mind which have rendered
him SO ilustrious in the history of our State.
Though his death has long been expected,
owing to his enicebled condition, yet the an-
nouncement of the solemn fact has occasioned
profound sorrow in this community, as i. will
throughout the Slate.-Raleigh Standard,
Nay Eth.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-15

New HACK LINE.-Mr j Askew has taken
the contract for conveying the mail on the route
just established from this place to the head OF the
Wilmington, Charlotte g. Rutherford Railroad in
Richmond county. A two-horse hack is to be
run on the line three times week, and the time
occupied in the trip is "a hours.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-15
True Bin for Treason oooisst .Efsrs

True Blu for Treason against Jc6',son
Davis.-NoRFoLK, May ll-Late Saturday
afternoon, the grand jury of the United States
circuit court, 10 session here, brought in a true
bill against Jefferson Davis for treason. The
court then adjourned until the first Tuesday in
j uue, to re-assemble in Richmond
The Norfolk Virginian says that three of the
Grand Jury were deseFters from the Confederate
Army, fourth was convicted of PERJURY and all
are low down" men,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-15

In the Lutheran Church, in this city, on the 9Th
inst, by the Rev. N. Aldrch, Robert P. Waring,
Esq, to Miss Annie L. Aldrich daughter of the Of
iciating Clergyman.
In this vicinity, on the 9th inst by the Rev A.
W. Miller, Mr. S. B. Meacham TO Miss S. Maria
Williams, daughter of Henry B. Williams, Esq.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-15
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS
.ars in Charlotte y n

List of Letters in Charlotte o.
L Tax Notice.. ". Ahrens, Assessor
Wholesale and Retail Merchants-Taylor Duncan
New Goods-McLeod i Steele.
DRY Hides wanted-J l.. Brown Co.
Calicoes-Cocbrane, Wilson Co,
Two work Mules for sale
New Stock of Groceries, Sanders Co.
Land for Sale-Geo W. Stinson.
National Express & Transportation Company
Stolen or Strayed Filly-A Taylor.
Equity Sale of Land-A G Williamson, T.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-15

PLANT CoRN.-It is not too Late yet. to plant
corn. and as Congress is about to impose tax of
five cents every pound of Cotton raised. and
the prospect that the cotton already planted will
not turn out well, we think it would be wise poll
cy for farmers to endeavor to make large corn
crop, and put more seed in she ground than they
have heretofore contemplated doing. We hope
farmers will consider these things before they
place too much reliance ON cotton crop.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-15

CONVICTED. Charles Parks freedman. was
tried before the Superior Court Of this county.
last week. for killing his wife. and convicted of
murder in the first degree, and sentenced to be
hanged on Friday the Goth of June. The solicitor
being absent. the prisoner was prosecuted by C.
Dowd and j. +. Brown. E>qs.. and defended by
s. J. Lowrie and A. C.. Williamson. Esqs The
evidence showed that Charles had treated his
wife in the most brutal manner. beating her with
sticks and his fist, and choking her. The case
such plain of murder that the Jury
out but ten minutes before rendering verdict of
Guilty.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-15
LAND FOR SALE.

The subscriber Offers for sale tract of Land ly-.
ing on the head-waters of Rocky River, two miles
and half north Of Davidson College, contain
ing eight hundred Acres, we'll adapted TO the cul-
ture of cotton, cora, wheat. tobacco, &c. On the
plantation is neat painted Dwelling and all other
necessary out-buildings, and the place is we'll
waiered
will take pleasure in showing the Land to any
person wishing to purchase. Cali aud obtain
Il bargain of the best Land in South lredell.
GEO. W. STINSON.
Nav IA 1866 n
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-15
CHARLOTTE MARKET, May IA, 1866.
May IA. 1866.
CORRECTED BY STEsHousE 4 NAcAULAY.

CORRECTED BY STEEHoUsE NAcAULAY.
Transactions in Cotton last week were quite linz
ited There has been a slight advance in prices
and quote 25 to 252 cents currency for middIing
grades.
Family Flour Sl4 Per barrel, Corn 81 40 to 81 As
per bashel, Peas 81 IS to 81 49, Oats 81 to 81 10,
Bacon Is to ls, Corn Whiskey and Apple Brandy
nominal; Coffee 80 to 10 cts per lb.
Gold &c to Fl premium.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-15

LET US PRACTICE ECoNoMY.-This is time
above all others, when the strictest economy
should be practised in administering our State
Government. The people are generally in no
condition to pay heavy taxes. and whatever sala-
ried officers can be dispensed with, ought to be
forthwith. We think the services of an Ad-
jutant General and State Geologist might now
be dispensed with-the former for some time to
come and the latter forever. The Militia system
of this State was always failure. and if the Mill
tia was re-organzed it would do no good. for it
would not be allowed to operate while are
kept out Of the Union and under U. S. troops;
and as for the Office Of State Geologist it has al
ready been an expense to the people of nearly
100000, without material benefit to the Treasu-
ry or the people. We make these suggestions
not on account of any objections to the gentlemen
who occupy those offices-for we think they are
better qualified for the positions than their pre-
decessors-but really think their services
could be dispensed with, and thus save heavy
expense.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-15
Stolen Or Sfrayea

From my plantation, two and quarter miles south
of Charlotte, the night Of the 9th inst a small
sorrell FILLY, five years old. with Small star in
forehead. Any information in regard 10 said Filly
will be suitably rewarded.
May Ia, 1866 A. A. N. NJ TAYLOR
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-15

GENERAL CONFERENCE NJ. r. CHURCH,
SoUTH.-This body, which has been in session
in New Orleans for several weeks past, has ad-
! journed sine die. The next session of the body
was fixed for tie first Wednesday in May 1870,
in the city of Memphis. One of the changes
in economy which has been adopted by the Con-
ference is an extension Of the pastoral term to
four years. Hitherto it has been limited to two
years.
The Episcopal Methodist Church Not only
has the General Conference at New Orleans
changed the name of the Church. but it has
made many alterations in its economy discip
line. We have already noticed the fact that at
tendance upon class meetings has been rendered
a voluntary matter, instead of, as heretofore,
condition Of membership. We now learn that
all restrictions upon the length of time during
which minister may serve one congregation
have been removed, and the question Of his re-
turn been left to his people. Another radical
change has been made: The probation system
has been abolished, and members to be re-
ceived into full fellowship at once, while what
are called ''seekers'' are to be assigned to classes
until they give evidence Of their qualification
for meu bership 10 the Church itself In regard
to the finances, also, the hand of reform has not
been idle. The old chapter in the discipline on
this subject has been stricken out, and the diff
ferent congregations and district stewards left to
provide means for paying the preachers The
Bishops salaries are lett in the hands Of the
episcopal stewards The secretaries of Annual
Conferences are hereafter to record "every ac-
ton as it occurs" Lay representatives in tie
Annual and General Conferences have been pro-
vided for.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-15
AT AUCTION.

Our entire Stock Of Dry Goods, ready made Cloth
ing, Bools and SHOES, &c, will De sold auction,
commencing 6G Monday May I4th, and continue
from day to day until the whole stock is sold.
Nav T. 1865 KOOPMAS PHELPS,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-15

Measures are shortly to be iDaueurated by the
Government to effect the removal from Roanoke
Island Of a large portion of its negro population,
and scatter them over the districts of North
Carolina, from whence they originally came
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-15
DRY HIDES Wanted.

We want TO purchase lot of Dry Hides, fol
which will pay the highest market price. AL
persons having Dry Hides for sale will do well &c
call and see before disposing of them.
J. l.. BROWN & co.
May IA, 1866 st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-15

We learn it is the opinion of legal men who
have investigated the subject. that the operation
of the recent Act of the Legislature, authorizing
the Banks to go into liquidation. will relieve OF
e1cuiPate the stockholders of those Banks whose
charters bound their private property for the
redemption of their notes, failure Of the assets
of the Banks to discharge their obligations. We
think if such an opinion has been given it is er-
roneous. We apprehend the late Lqgisl ature
or any other. had not the power to change. modi.
fy or amend any act of incorporation passed by
previous Legislature, affecting the franchises
or the responsibilities of the corporation. Yet
we sincerely hope there is no one in the State OF
out of it, so lost to all sense of right and Justice
SO lmoued with the sense of selfshness. who en-
terfalns the remotest idea of seeking to enforce a
provision in the charters of most of our Banks
which would work the utter ruin of the Stock
holders. Sentinel.
We can safely assure the Sentinel that unless
the late Act of the Legislature relieves the stock
holders from individual liability, the last cent
will be wrnng FROM them by some of the note
holders. Previous to the passage of the Act by
the late Legislature authorizing the Banks TO go
into liquidation, we heard of preparation being
made by note-holders to sue individual stock
holders 1t will not do to rely on the generosity
and liberality of people now -a-days for justice
and fair play.
'uI IL WAS uhucisloou Wueu
it passed the law permitting the Banks of this
State to wind up their affairs that the stockhold-
ers of any Bank accepting the provisions of the
Act were released from all liability above the
amount of their stock. Some of the ablest law
yers in the State are of opinion that Such is the
effect of the Act. If such is the effect. then
Ro Bank. with view tn the interest Of its stock
holders. ought to wind up under the Act.
ba f,ll IA ha Of no 10 VIII
is confended releases stockholders from individ-
ual liability:
Sec. 8. That the filing by on behalf of any
Bank, of Il bill in the court of equity under the
provisions of this act, shall. upon the appoint
neut and qualification of commissioner there
under, be deemed and taken to all ntents and
purposes to be surrender by such Bank of all
the corporate rights and franchises granted to
such Bank; and all laws by virtue of which any
such Bank then exists : a corporation are here
by repealed. and such corporation shall be there
upon dissolved, and all the effects and conse-
guences following incident to the dissolution
of u corporation at common law shall ensue
thereon; any statute law of this State to the con-
trary notwithstanding.
The stockholders in the Bank of North Caro-
and the State is large stakeholder, hope
the Bank will not agree to 60 into liquidation in
accordance with the provisions of the late act.
The State and individuals will lose the whole
amount of their stock if they consent to close up
affairs under the new law-and they only
under the control of the Directors of the institu
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-15

u We learn that Eek Gov. Vance has accept
ed the invitation to deliver the Address at the ap
nr0aching Commencement at Chapel Hill.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-15
CALICOES.

Just received, assortment of fine Calicoes, for
sale at COCHRANE, WILSON & cos.
May IA, 1866
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-15
THE MARKETS.

NEW YORK, May l2.-Flour has declined Csc
wheat has declined Base; Corn irm sales of 20, 900
bushels at 80 &c., Cotton firm at 34a 80. Gold
81 2ss.
BALTIMORE, May l2.-Flour excited and buoyant
Wheat firm; red s5c. Corn tending upwards: white
S1aSsc; yellow SIC. =
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-15

Eg North Carolina to-day. is in better con-
dition than any other of the States of the late
nfederacy. Those of her citizens who claim
to have been Union men through the war.
have behaved much better than the same class of
persons in other States; and for so doing they
deserve the thanks of all the friends of peace.
North Carolina has not been cursed. like Tenn
essee and Virginia. with low life set who de-
light in prosecuting their fellow citizens. In
Virginia, they have named Underwood
who holds the Office of U. S. District Judge. and
who is disgrace to humanity; and in Tennessee,
Brownlow and his clan are showing the most
malignant and brutal propensities by disfranchis
ing southern men and encouraging their murder
and ruin.
Although we make no professions to having
been a Union man ourseIf, we have thought it
would be much the best plan to let honorable
men, who recognised as having been consist
ent Union men. hold the Offices in midst until
matters get more settled But such trash as
Judge Underwood and Gov Brownlow are latter
day Union and in preference to such per-
sons we would gladly accept officers citizens
of Northern Statesmen of sense and judgment.
not influenced by spite and revengeful feelings.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-15

FORTRESS MONROE, May 8.-Secretary Me-
Culloch had private interview with Jefferson
Davis, of two hours duration, on Sunday.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-15
MULES FOR SALE,

Two No. work Mules. For further informa
apply to Mayor Harris Rabe.
May IA, 1866
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-15

THE RIGHT SORT OF MovEMENT.-We are
gratiied to by the following card from the
Rev. G. d. Bernheim. that the Lutheran Synod
of this State has determined assist in promoting
immigration to North Carona.a Let those who
really DESTROYS of having immigrants settle in
this section coop crate with this movement of the
Lutheran Synod:
Committee on T4migration.-At a meeting of
the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of North Caro-
lima, held at Trinity Church, Cabarrus county. n
c.. the following persons were appointed com
mittee Foreign Immigration in the State of
North Carolina: Rev ID Bernheim located for
the present at Charlotte; F w Ahrens and Jacob
Duls of the same place DR. Shaefer and p A
Frercks of Salisbury; II b Eers of Wilmington.
The object will be to aid our State in securing
labOrers, artizans. farmers and household donles-
ties. which will supply a want that has been felt
ever since our labor system has become diSar-
ranged. Likewise to secure homes and places
for such as are DESTROYS to obtain employment.
and not being acquainted with the language. peo-
pie and customs of country. know not where
to apply for situations. And lastly, but not
least, to superintend their spiritual interest, SO
these immigrants may feel themselves at home in
their newly adopted country.
1t is To be desired that al Immigration Society
be formed at each county seat in our State to
which all applications for laborers should be
made and the inducements stated which the ap-
plicants would be willing to extend to foreigners
to locate among them. or the wages they would
pay them monthly or annually for their services.
As the State of North Carolina is well noted
for both its agricultural aud mineral resources.
as we'll as for the salubrity of its climate, it pre-
sents unusual inducements to all classes of for
eirners to locate its soil without hesitation.
The Chairman being personally acquainted
with the Chaplain at Castle Garden. in the city
of New York. where nearly all the foreign immi-
grants are compelled by law to land, it is pre-
sumed that Iaborers can be obtained without de-
lay. and with less expense than to bring them di-
rect from Europe.
Amy further information may be obtained by
addressing the subscriber at Charlotte. n. c.
G. D. BERNHEIM.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-15

pg- The following is the last of series of
resolutions passed by the Union men of Brook
lyn, New York, at recent meeting Yhe dvid-
ing line is drawn just exactly where it should be:
Resolved, That We hold, irrespective of the
past, all men now to be loyal, who are earnest
in their endeavors to bring the States together,
''distinct like the waves, but one like the sea-"
and that we hold ali men to be disloyal Who,
under any pretext, stand in the way of this, the
consummation Of all our efforts and all our sac
rifces.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-15

All the pardons that were granted yesterday
by the President to petitioners from North Car
DINA, we're granted under the first and thir-
teenth exceptions only. And those of the first
exception that were pardoned were of 20 higher
grade than petty civil officers All other appli-
cations from North Carolina remain yet on file
- Washington Star, 4h
Governor Patton of Alabama has issued a
proclamation cooperating with the President
10 appointing Thursday, May seventeenth, as
day of fasting, humiliation and prayer, in view
of the probable approach of the Asiatic cholera.
He recommends that said day all regular
business be suspended, and the ministers open
their various churches and hold religious SER
vices.
They have Radical newspaper in Richmond
from which the Northern Radical journals evil
IDENTIFY take great delight to quote. 1t seems,
in regard to its editor, that she was originally
Shareholder, then niger driver, next "hls-
Ky seller, and now editor of Radical newspa-
per" He can descend no lower.
INDIAN MASSACRE San Francisco, May b.
"A special messenger arrived yesterday at Los
Angeles, bringing dispatches from the CON-
nander at Fort Grant to General Mason, an
nouncing that Fort Goodwin in Arizona, had
been taken by 1900 Indians, and the garrison,
numbering l24 men, massacred with one excep-
ton. The fort was burned, The man who
escaped was out hunting and witnessed the
comHotion from a distance. He saw the fort
burning and heard the firing of guns during the
fight which lasted nearly an hour. 1t is sup
posed the Indians gained admission to the Fort
under the pretext Of entering into treaty OF
peace which General Mason had instructed the
commander to make.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-15
POLITICAL MOVEMENTS IN WASHINGTON

0II11ozaH TN IN. EN- 10 IN =" ASH1I>010N
A correspondent at Washington writes
cit is said that the Governors of two or three
Northern States who are friendly to the Presi-
dent--and among them the Governors of Penn
sylVania aud Ohio-will not call the Legisla-
lures together for the purpose of rati6yiDg the
constitutional amendments proposed by the Re-
construction Committee, preferring to wait un-
til after the Fall elections, when popular test
OF the new issues can be obtained.
The Radicals in Congress are fast getting in
to snare upon the hastily patched up differ
enees Of the Stevens Committee, and We may
look for series of APPLICATIONS among them
as to their views on their reconstruction plan,
which will prove very sensibly how vain have
been their efforts to harmonic matters"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-15

~ Inasmuch as the U. S. Senate refused to
comply with the request of Gen. Wade Hampton
to appoint committee to investigate the matter
to who is responsible for the burning of Column
bia. S. c.. the citizens of that city have held
public meeting nnd made arrangements to collect
the evidence on the subject and fix the blame
where it belongs. Cen. Sherman. The Colun-
bia Caronan says:
I'VE shall prove by Sherman's own officers. by
letters written to citizens here before he left
Georgia. by statements made the spot by his
own officers. and by the lurid light of confagra-
tons which preceded and followed the entrance
of the Federal army. that the destruction of CO.
iumbia but par: of the diabolio programme
and the intention t" destroy existed in advance
We shall prove that Gen. Sherman solemnly
promised Mayor Goodwin after the surrender,
protection to the citizens and to all private pro-
perty; and yet that within short time afterwards
rockets were sent up from several localities. and
in fifteen minutes more or less, fires broke out
simultaneously at great distances apart; that Fed
eral soldiers were all night running from house
to house applying the torch and unfortunately
pillaging the persons and property Of men. women
and children who end-avoring to escape
from the flames; that during the night, appca-
ton made to Gen. Sherman by Dr. Parker.
Superintendent of the Lunatic Asylum. for a
guard to protect its crazed inmates and the ladies
who had gathered there many in their night
dresses. and some on beds of ness-and that the
valiant soldier refused guard, saying ''Would
it not be pretty story that South Carolina ladies
thus breaking the faith lie had pledged to the
al ty
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-15

TAYLOR Il DUNCAN,
CHARLOTTE, N c.,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN
DRY GOODS.
Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps,
Hardware, Crockery, &C.,
Respectfully inform the public that they keep con-
stasIly on hand general assortment of Goods 10
the above lines, Which they will sell at wholesale
or retail on favorable terms for cash
They invite attention 10 their large stock of Dry
Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Hardware and
Crockery and request those wishing to purchase to
give them a call
Tin and Sheet-Iron Ware.
In this department every article can be found
that may be desired
RAJ All sorts of Tin and Sheet-Iron Job Work
done at short notice.
Cooking Stoves,
VI all eizes and patterns, furniture complete, In
gene raj assortment
Fairbanks Scales.
We are Agents for the sale of the celebrated Fair
banks Scales, all sizes.
TAYLOR DUNCAN.
May a, 1866