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King of Prussia, and their several services
IN time of war shall be regulated by spe-
cial agreement.
Art. 5. The allied Governments en-
gage to make the needful arrangements
IN their separate States for the election
of members of Parliament, in accordance
with the ST pulations of the electoral law
OF April 10, 1849, and convene them at
the sam period that Prussia does. At
the same time they promise TO send 10
Berlin commissioners armed with full
powers TO make q draught of the federal
constitution, according to the fundamen-
tai principles of June 10, TO be laid be-
fore the Parliament for discussion and
approval.
Art. 6. This treaty is to remain in
force till the settlement of the new fede-
raj relations, eventually for a year,
should the new act Of confederation not
be defnitively settled before the lapse of
that period.
Art. 7. The present treaty shall be du-
ly ratified, and the acts of ratification
exchanged at Berlin as quickly as posi-
Bile, and certainly not later than three
weeks from the present date.
THE SUPPLY OF CoTToN. - The
NeW York Financial Chronicle believes
that India must h%enceforth be consider
ed as a permanent, progressive and for
midable rival of the Southern States in
the cotton supply of the world. The
merely experimental fields opened during
the war will no doubt be abandoned, but
Brazil having reached a figure equal TO
one-siXth Of the Indian export, and of
the American export before the war,
will pretty certainly make strenuous eff
forts to keep her position also, and to
improve it. Under The operations OF the
telegraph, il contends, the progress of the
cotton culture both in India and in Brazil
must necessarily be both more rapid than
ever, and more intelligent /; and it will
be necessary henceforth for all those who
concern themselves with the vast COM
mercial interests dependent upon the part
which cotton will play in the exchanges
of mankind to watch the markets of Bonn
bay and of Rio not less carefully than
those of Savannah and New Orleans.
The Chronicle asks whether United States
ItSlSIdlOIS; Ill CdAluS tHIS StdPlC, w iOU
putting a premium on foreign production.
CULTIVATION OF THE RosE IN FRANCE.
The trade in roses, as is we'll known,
is of considerable importance in France.
Rose trees are cultivated in different
parts in the open fields, just as turnips
or c~abbages. Thus, there are 100000
rose trees near Orleans 900, 900 near
Metz; 1000, 900 near Anglers /; 1900 900
near Lyons 1000, 1000 near Raris and
1000, 900 in the thirteen communes of
Brie-C omte-Robert. The varieties call
ed Rose-Th6, the Bourbon, and Nonsense
flourish particularly in the envlrons of
Paris and Orleans.
P1Ns.-Fifteen millions of pins are
said to be daily called for in this country,
in which 2,727lbs. of brass wire is on
sumed. Some idea Of the consumption
of brass wire IN the manufacture of pins
may be gathered from the fact that one
firm in Birmingham consumes $50 tons
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BANYAN TREEs.-These trees are COM
mon all over the East Indies, and to such
o size do they grow hat one tree forms
a miniature forest id itself. The largest
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PINs.-Fifteen millions of pins are
said to be daily called for in this country,
in which 2,727lbs. of brass wire is con
sumed. Some idea Of the consumption
Of brass wire IN the manufacture of pins
may be gathered from the fact that one
firm in Birmingham consumes $50 tons
per annum, or 336, OO0lbs.-Birmingham
and the Midland HGrdmare District.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20
NOTICE..

will sell at the residence of Margaret Hull, on
Saturday the 3lst of March, several tracts of vaua
BILE LAND well watered and heavily timbered.
One tract contains $50 acres, adjoining the land
of Greenhill, Houser and others. on the waters of
Buffalo Creek; one tract containing I'll acres, ad
Joining David Russ ard others, Buffalo Greek /;
one tract containing 2333 acres adjoining Greerhll
younts and others, on the waters of Indian and
Buffalo Greek; One tract containing 62a acres, adj
joining Jacob Willis and others, Whiteners creek;
one tract containing IL acres known as the Micham
land in Lincoln county, formerly Caiawba county +;
one tract containing 2o2 acres, adjoining Hull.
Russ Taylor and Others known as the Charley land;
Russ and others, with fine Wheat and Corn Mill,
Saw Mill, and other improvements, known as the
Hull Mills-the property of Major Hull's heirs.
Terms-l2 months credit o. B. jerks,
Lincoln county, March 10, 1865 2t Admir-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20
MAHHIED.

In this county, on the 18th inst, by the Rev 3.
" Jones, Mr. Andrew w. Lawing to Miss Mary A.
McGee, daughter of Robt. S MCGEE.
In this county, on the 9th inst by Dr. W. Morri.
King.
. In this town. on the 18th inst, by Rev Butt,
MI Geo brigham to Miss Martha Neat. Also, on the
22d ut, Alex Showltoa to Mis-, Rebecca Keziab
In this county, on the l2ih uit by Rev Bait,
Mr. r horse TO Miss Mary S Means
In Chester, s. c., at the Methodist Church, on the
zist MT, by Rev Samuel Leard, the Rev. DR.. Ray
sor of the South Carolina Conference. to Mis-, sac
Leard.
In Alexander county, on the 9Th ult by the Rev.
X. L. Steele, Mr. ANDREW STEELE of Alabama, to
Miss SALLIE Z. WATTS daughter Of Reuben Watts.
On the 9Th inst, Mr. Andrew j. FLOYD of York.
vile, to Miss Susan E. Hall of York District.
On the 9th inst, Lieut. J. NJ. Kenarick of CASTOR
County, N. c., to Mrs. NJ. A Quinn Of York District
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20
LOOK OUT! LOOK. OUT!
McGINN, LEDWELL & SIZER.

At the Ne~ Store opposite DR.. For's Residence.
T. F. McGINN, THOS. LEDwELL and wM z.
S1ZER, having entered into co-partnership for
the purpose Of carrying on General Confectionery
and Family Grocery in the town of Charlotte, would
respectfully ask share of public patronage. We
are thankful for the patronage and favor thus far
extended to US, and hope by industry frugaty and
attention to business TO merit still more from the
citizens of Charlotte and the surrounding country.
We design keeping constantly on hand general
assortment ofHfataily Groceries, and also Confec-
tioneries Of all kinds. The old customers friends
and acquaiatances of Mr.. Thos. F. McGinn will find
him as ready and as willing to serve them In bis
new place of business heretofore.
March I9, 1866 3tn
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

WASHINGTON, March 13-It is evident that
the Republican mea, bers, as distinguished from
the Radical. faction in Congress, are becoming
President They are disposed to strike out
some new line of action whereby they will avoid
collision with the President, retain the Offices
and afford time for. the consideration By the
people of tho policy proposed by the President
in regard to restoration. Some of the members
propose that Congress should close the session
after admitting Tennessee and Arkansas, in de-
ference to the Presidents wishes and opinions.
They make this concession to him, and he, in
turn, is not to the power of Executive pa
tronage against them party-that is to say,
not against the Republican party proper. This
scheme leaves the Radicals cut in the cold. The
Executive axe will be free to fall upon them
wherever they may be found in office
Secretary McCulloch has authorized special
Treasury agents in the South to seize as conhs
Gated property all cotton which was, during the
war, subscribed to the o-caled Confederate
loan.
All vessels arriving at Southern ports from
ports infested with cholera, but having no case
during their passage. are to be quarantined for
such vessels which have had cholera on board
during the passage, are to be quarantined for
the same period after the termination OF the
last case.
New York, March 15.-The steamer San
Jacinto, of the Savannah line, vas burned at
the Dock this morning. Five hundred bales OF
cotton aud five thousand barrels of -four was
destroyed
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20
Sz5 REWARD.

Stolen from oilr Stables at Patterson p. O.. Cald-
well county, n G., the night of the 18th Of Feb,
1866, large brown horse MULE. Said Mule was
purchased by us at government sale, conse-
quently he has the usual rs" on his neck. He is
also branded &c" the shoulder, if not rubbed Off
by harness is much shaved by harness, and has
white spot one side of the neck, caused by the
collar. No other marks remembered
reward of $40 U. S. currency will be paid for
the recovery of the Mule, and $45 for the arrestof
the thief with such evidence as will convict him.
r. l.. PATTERSON Il CO,
March 10, 1865 lmpd Patterson p. O., NC.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20
List of Letters

Remaining in the Post Office at Charlotte. uncalled
for, March 18th, 1866:
Q-Miss Phoeba Davis 2, mrs Mary Davis, Geo
Davidson 2, B NJ Davis
E-James Ezzell, Elliott.
F-Thos Fogg, Farris, miss Elizabeth Fog,
D Fits, J B Fraser, Isaac Fox.
H-Dr W Harris John Hudson, WA Harris
T Hart, Willis Harris.
K-Margaret Killough, miss Carrie Knight,
Aaron Kennedy, James kirksey.
M-Jehn McLain, Julius Moore, John Moseley,
Henry Mcconnell.
N-Andrew Nigel.
O-Miss Hattie Orr.
pr Powell, W N Parks.
Wa Watts, Pauline Weldon, " e Ward, J
Williamson, James Welsh.
Persons calling for any Of the above letters must
say they are advertised.
CHAS A. FRAZIER, Pm.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20


ONEsI TEsrIMoNY-In.t the u s. SEN
ate, on Thursday last, Mr. Riddle, from the
Printing Committee, reported a resolution to
print 10 900 copies of the report Of the Recon.
struction Committee, with the accompanying
testimony, for the use of the Senate. MIR Davis,
of Kentucky, said: II would like to know up
on what principle of justice and imparriality
the evidence is taken. A gentleman from
North Carolina-one of the truest and most
humble patriots in the land-gave me this in
formation in relation to the State Of North Car
DINA. He Informed me that the evidence of
some men connected with the Freedmen's Blu.
reau had been taken. He addressed letter to
a member of the committee requesting that wit
nesses whose names had been suggested by those
who claimed seats in the Senate and House
should be allowed to give their evidence before
the committee. When I last conversed with
him he had received no such privilege If a
just, intelligent and impartial committee would
seek for truth, the whole truth, and nothing
else but the truth, in relation to this matter,
the inquiry would be a subject of deep interest
to the country, and the result of the labors
should be presented to the country.
Mr. Davis said if that committee proceeded up
on the principle of. suppress;ng evidence, sup
pressing the truth, aud silencing, or at least re-
fusing to hear, evidence in behalf of the gentle
men who claim seats in the Houses from the
eleven excluded States he for one was opposed
to publishing, at the public expense, the results
of their Iabors. lie did not believe, at least be
had very little faith, in the various letters and
information read to the Senate by the Honor
able Senator from Massachusetts,, CHR Sumner.)
and presented to this body. He had no conf
dence whatever or very little in the testimony
which the men in the employment of the Freed
mems Bureau give in relation to the state of
public sentiment in the Southern States.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20
March 10, ls


Court Of Pleas & Quarter Sessions Feb. Term 1866.
Sidney n. Elliott ct al. vs.. Geo. W. Logan ct al.
Petition for reprobate of Frank w. Cabaniss' Will,
1t appearing TO the satisfaction of the Court that
Sanford Cabanss and George O~baniss, two of the
defendants in this cause reside beyond the limits of
this State, it is therefore ordered that publication
be made for six successive weeks in the Western
Democrat notifying The defendants of the fling Of
this petition, and that they be and appear the
newt Term ofthis court be held for the county OF
Cleaveand at the Court House in Shelby, on tho
first Monday in May, 1866, the same will be taken
pro confesso and heard exparte as to them.
Witness. s. Williams, Clerk Of our said court at
Office, the first Monday in February, 1866.
s-6t Gadv. SGT s. WILLIAMS Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

THE LEG1sLAEuRE adjourned on Monday last
after session of 81 days. Several important
laws were passed will be seen by the Captions
which publish. We also publish in full the
Stay Law, FEeedmen's Code, the Act to estab-
hsh a scale of the depreciation of Confederate
currency, and the Act regulating Interest. Other
important laws will hereafter be published
1t would be we'll for our readers to preserve the
copies of the paper containing these laws for flu
ture reference, cannot furnish copies here
after.
We learn that neither the Senate nor the House
Jeff any unfinished business on the calendar
every Bill or Resolution that was introduced dur
ing the session was either passed. rejected or in.
definitely postponed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

IMPORTANT DECISION following inter-
esting decision, on subject of interest to many
of our subscribers, has just been made public:
The Commissioner of Internal Revenue, in
reply to letter 10 reference to the stamp duty
on subscription papers, where the subscribers
each agree to take stock 10 railroad company,
has decided that such subscription, unless the
sum subscribed is paid when the list is signed,
is held to create promise to pay definite and
certain sum of money, and therefore each per-
son signing his name and no. paying his SUBJ
scription at the time, should af6x and cancel a
stamp appropriate to the promissory amount
subscribed. If person signs the list and pays
his subscription at the same time, his signing
the paper would be a mere memorandum, and
as such would not be subject to stamp duty If
a subscription list made 10 such form as that
subscribers bind themselves to pay only in the
event of a certain amount being raised, then
each signature is held to form an agreement or
contract, and subject to stamp duty OF . cents
But if each signer agrees to pay Internationally
then each creates new instrument, subject to
stamp duty as promissory note.
The JEws.-An Israelte of Bavaria thus
writes of the restoration of the chosen people:
The regatheriog of the Jews is now begin
ping to take place. Not only many single fam
lilies immigrate to Palestine, but there have been
formed number of societies 10 almost every
land on this continent to prepare az immigra-
ton on large scale, provided with all possible
means, money, implements and tools of every
kind. to commence the cultivation Of the long
desolated land at once, aud with the utmost
vigor. There are men of considerable wealth
among them, and not one without some means;
PnOuOh. at least n dafrav tho of rho
journey, and to purchase plot of ground. l
anu happy to state that l am ore of the leading
members of a society forming here in Bavaria.
which numbers already over nine hundred
heads Of families, besides a number of young
people who would not form an alliance with the
other sex until settled in the Holy Land, upon
the soil of their rightful heritage. He also adds:
The Gentiles hereabouts-that. is, the petty
German Protestant kingdoms and principalities
are even more astir about Palestine than the
Jews.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

~ We notice that the County Court of Cum
berand and other counties. and the Municipal
authorities of Wilmington. Raleigh. &C. are ex-
.rcsing jurisdiction in cases where negroes are
implicated. Why is it that our town and county
authorities are not exercising the same lurisdic-
zion Col. Whttlesey, the Chief of the Freed
mems Bureau in this State. stated some time aG"
that when negro evidence was permitted all cases
would be turned over To the civil authorities.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

tF Senator Sherman. in the U. S. Senate the
other day. read letter from Gen. Sherman in
which he denied that he had Columbia. s. c..
burnt; and stating that it was burnt by the Con-
federate authorities, and that Gen. Wade Hamp-
ton gave the order to burn the city.
On the other hand, Gen. Wade Hampton has
already declared that he gave any order
80 burn Columbia, but that it was done by the
Federal troops. with Cen Sh"rman's permission
if not express orders.
We presume Gen. Sherman will not deny that
he gave the order to burn and destroy the Fac
tories and other property at Fayetteville, n. c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

Mrs. JEFFERSON DAvIs.-The Macon (Geor-
gia) Telegraph Of the 2d instant, says, respecting
Mrs. Jefferson Davis: This lady has been for
several days scjourning in our city, the guest of
Mrs. Howell Cobb; but yesterday she left, hav-
ing, for the first time since the close of the war,
received permission to leave the State of Georgia,
where she has been living all the WHILE notwitll-
standing the many reports that she and her fam
lily were in Canada But it's her intention to
reside in Canada hereafter.s
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

We Offering entire new and we'll assorted
Stock of all kinds of
DRY GOODS, GROCERIES,
Hardware Boots. Shoes, Hals, Crockery, &c. &c,
at a REASONABLE PROFIT. We do not propose
sell cost, but would advise all persons in want
of Goods TO call and examine stock before buy
ing, believe will sell you Goods lower
than houses Who do propose TO sell at cost.
J. L. BROWN co.
March IL, 1866. st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20
CHARLOTTE MARKET, March 10, 1866.
CORRECTED BY SrESHousE l. ".

CORRECTED BY STENHoCsE MACAULAY.
Owing to the continued depressed state Of the
Northern market, but little Cotton changed hands
last week. We notice sales Of lis bales at Is to
% cents in specie and Is to % currency. the
ket closing on Saturday at 2l4 specie and 273 cur
rency for best grades.
Flour Slate SIS per barrel, Corn 81 40 and
81 IS per bushel Peas ST. IS to 5! 49, Oats ST.,
Bacon l6 to 10, corn WhSkey and apply Brandy
So Is to So So Tobacco rs to 35 for unsound and
Is TO 80 for fine.
Brown Sugar 20 to rs, Coffee 40. Sorghum Mo-
lasses SO cents per gallon, farming Iron 10 cts.
Gold 1873 10 1870.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

II paragraph copied into our paper last
week. in which it was stated that the Agents of
the National Express Company at Charlotte.
Salisbury and greensboro. had been relieved. was
pot correct :" far as the agent at this place (Gen
~ u Lewi>) is concerned Gen. Lewis was net
believed but voluntarily resigned his office "a
cept position in a different business
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

The price very moderate aud the Terms such AZ
can easily be complied with. ANY merchant wish
ing to purchase it, can make arrangements to pay
for it in Goods, much each month for twelve
months. If not sold within the next ten days, it
will be for rent to good Tenant for the balance Of
the year. Apply at Charlotte Confectionery,
March 10, 1866. No. 20 Tryon Street.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

LOYAL OR D1sLoyAL.-The Hartford Gou-ant
quotes the following from the Meridian Connect.
cut) Recorder
Last Sabbath one of our clergymen prayed,
Not my will, but thine, O Lord, be done; but if
it be consistent 'ciM thy holy pleasure, we would
that thou speedily telegraph for President
johnson to come up to heaven"
The Courant adds, comment on the above is
not required"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20
CHARLOTTE
Steam Refined Candy Mandatory,
DAEIRY 6 0DuT1UT1DYlRT.

Wholesale and Retail.
The subscriber is manufacturing all sorts Of
CANDIES, CAKES, BREAD, &c. &c.
Plain and Ornamental Cakes, for Weddings and
Parties, always on hand or made to order.
Rag Merchants and dealers in Candies will End
it to their interest to purchase from me, as will
give satisfaction both in price and quality:
Orders from a distance attended to at short
notice.
One door south of the Mansion House.
Tryon street, Charlotte, NC.
March IL. 1865 " 4
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

RESPECTFULLY DEcLINEp.-Oue of the sGife
Associations of New York" have sent us 100 of
their tickets With a request that we sell them and
retain one-haf the amount for advertising. We
decline being party to such swindles. and have
pat che tickets, circulars, &C.. in the fire.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

u A correspondent of the Yorkville Enqui-
rer, writing from Columbia, S. c.. says that there
remains about seventeen miles of the Char. & S.
=. Railroad to be completed. Two stage lines
are now running between the end of the road and
Columbia, and the fare is 81 by one and $3.50
by the other.
There about 40 Students at present at
tending the University of South Carolina.
The State of South Carolina has just issued a
circulating medium in the shape of Treasury
Notes. receivable for taxes, &c. 1t is expected
that this will relieve the financial embarra ssments
of the State. Doubtful.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20
SEIZURES OF PROPERTY BY GOVERNMENT

SEIZURES OF PROPERTY BY GOVERNMENT
AGESrs.-We have been informed by Governor
Perry that whilst in Washington, he bad con-
versation with the Hon. Hugh McCullocb, Sec
rotary of the Treasury in reference to the conduct
of the Treasury agents in South Carolina. Mr.
McCulloch assured Governor Perry that he had
never authorized any of his Treasury agents in
South Carolina to take from the possession of the
citizens, horses, mules, saddles, brides or leather
or anything else, except cotton belonging to the
Confederate States. He expressed himself as
deeply mortified TO hear that his agents had been
running about over the country and annoying the
citizens by taking horses, mules, saddles, brides,
wagons, &c, which had been captured, or which
hadsbelonged to the Confederate States or United
States, aud bona file in the possession of the
people. He had given no such orders or nstruc-
tons to any of his agents. He further expressed
determination to ferret ont the frauds which
some of these agents had perpetrated and bring
them to justice, -Gree"oWe IS. CO. Aonntoin-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20
March IL. 1855


The Board Of Superintendents ofCommon Schools
fof Mecklenburg county. will meet at the Court
House in Charlotte on Tuesday the 10th Of April,
fCourt week. to elect their Chairman and do any
other business that may come before them.
The members Of the Board are John Ross, u
Johnston, G W Mcdonald, Ira Parks, B Il Garrison,
Alex Grier and II Parks.
@. W. MCDONALD,
March 18th. Chm Of old Boers
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

Order of General Grant 10 Department Com
,nandcrs-Lieut. Gen. Grant has issued gem
eral order requiring commanders of military de-
partments. as rapidly possible, to cause all
rented buildings to bo EVACUATED. and the troops
and officers remaining in their commands to be
collected in regular military posts, the property
of the United States.
The allowances of barracks. quarters and offices
are to be strictly limited to the schedule made in
paragraph LOGS of the Army Regulations; and
whenever quartermasters return hired buildings.
they will report to the chief quartermaster of the
department their orders and reasons therefor
Inspector generals will give their special atten-
ton tn this subject: will call the immediate at
tention of all commanding officers to the absolute
necessity for economy. aud will embrace it in
their official reports to the respective headquar-
tiers. .
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

LOOK Our RoGUEs.--To such an extent has
smoke house breaking and stealing been carried
nn recently. that we learn it is contemplated by
some to poison certain pieces of meat and leave
them in the smoke house with other meat, SO that
rogues and all who buy stolen bacon may meet
with certain punishment.