The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-13

Oles on the third Monday OF this month. instead
of the 4th Monday We stated last week.
Some of exchanges already discuss
ing the question of what ought to be done aud
what LIFT undone. ---
The election of q. S. Senator for the short
term tnow filled by John Pool) will devove
on this Legislature. and no doub. many are
''setting their caps for the place. Unless man
is elected who can take the test oath the election
will be useless one, for there is no prospect of
any one being admitted into Congress who cannot
take that cath. We consider the oath an unfair
requirement, but can see no way to avoid its
being demanded of our members President
johnson himself does not insist on or advocate the
admission of members who cannot take the OATH
There is no way to get clear of it until Congress
repeats it and all know that there is at present
but little prospect of that's being done.
If the Legislature is disposed to practice and
enforce economy, it will discontinue the offices of
State Geolcgist and Adjutant General of Militia,
and thus save a considerable sum in the way of
useless salaries
We presume that the matter of negro testi-
nony will again be brought to the attention of
the Legislature. Ever since the abolition of
slavery, we have thought that it would be to the
interest of the honest, well-meanng portion of
the community to permit negro testimony in all
cases where he may be summoned. Many viii
famous white men instigate the negro to commit
crime, 81 escape punishment themselves because,
under certain circumstances. negro testimony cam
ot'be taken against them. Let the Negroes tes-
timony go to the Jury for what it is worth
honest respectable people have no good cause to
apprehend danger.
JUDICIAL CIRCUITs.-So far rs thisimmedate
section is concerned, we think the law prescribing
our Judicial Circuits needs amendment, and we
hope the Legislature will make some alte ration
The counties of Mecklenburg CASTOR. Lincoln.
Cleaveland, Iredell, Cabarrus ,aad Union are so
closely identified in trade and business transac-
tions, they ought to be in the same Circuit. so
fhat the Courts (the Superior Courts at least) will
not occur in any two of these counties on the
same week. At present. Lincoln. CASTOR and
Cleaveland do not belong to this Circuit. and the
result is that the Superior Courts of Lincoln,
Cleavelsnd and Mecklenburg. and CASTOR and
ICabarrus, occur in the same week. Many per-
Aons in Cleavel land, CASTOR and Lincoln have
business in Mecklenburg Court. something
that demands their presence here Court week,
and rice sersa.
There is no good reason why Yadkin, Surry,
Allegheny, Ashe and Wilkes should be in the
same Circuit with Meckenburg Uuion, &c. Let
these counties, portion of them. be detached,
and let Lincoln, 6 aston and Cleaveland be added
to this Circuit. We trust that the lawyers and
business men of this Circuit will move in the
matter.
N. C. RAILRcAD.-It will be seen by notice
in another column that special meeting of the
Stockholders of the N C. Road, is to be held in
Raleigh on the 18th of December.
CoTToN.-The latest news from New York and
Liverpool shows that there has been further de-
cline in Cotton-eonsequenty. the market here
will be dull for a few days.
NORTHERN ELECTIoNs.-On Tuesday last.
elections for members of Congress, State Legis-
latures. and Governors, took place in the States
of New York. New Jersey. Delaware. Maryland,
Missouri, Michigan, Minnesota. Wisconsin, Hi
nois, Kansas, Massachusetts, and Nevada. The
result is. that except in the States of Mary land
and Delaware, the Radical Republicans have
carried every thing, and they will have the same
power in the next Congress that they had in the
last.
Teegraphic dispatches state the result thus:
THE Republicans have increased maiorities
throughout the State of New York. Competent
judges place the Republican majority in the State
at 1000. The Tribune claims more. The Re-
puhlcans lose three Congressman in the inland
counties, but gain three in the river Districts
The Republican majority in the State is variously
estimated at from 5000 TO $1,000. in Illinois al
40 900. in Wisconsin at $4,000 in Massachusetts
at 10000. In New Jersey the Congressional
delegation stands Republicans to l Democrat
In Delaware Democratic Governor and Con
gresham elected by about 900 majority-a
gain of 500.
The Republicans have carried every State by
increased majorites, with the exception of Mary
land and Delaware. which will show considerable
Conservative gains
TRYING TO CHEAT NEwsPAPERs.-There il
scarcely day but what we receive advertise
ments from Northern concerns. who propose tina
if we will insert their humbug notices, and thu
help to deceive people. they will give Us
gold pen or pencil, or some pictures goods o
some kind. We always throw such stuff in thu
stove. Advertisements from abroad. not INTENDED
to deceive and hnmhup the pnhlic will be in