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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-05

ALEXANDER H. STEPHENS ON THE SITUA-
TIoN-A letter from Alexander H. Stephens,
dated Charlottesville, Ga 18th inst, says:
81 found all things in Washington, upon the
whole, in as good condition. if no: better. than
l expected. l have not, from the beginning.
looked for anything from this Congress ny
only hope for the country is 10 the next tall
elections at the North. Should the Presidents 8
policy be sustained in these, all may yet be WE'LL
If not to me, the prospect for the future Of this
country, North and South, is gloomy indeed
Blu. from what saw and heard at Washington
my hopes for a change mex. fall were greatly
stimulated. am still hopeful 10 this view. but
far from being sanguine. Constitutional liberty
will, in my opinion, in great measure depend
upon the result"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-05
THE BURNING OF COLUMBIA.

Columbia correspondent of the New York
Evening Post writes to that paper that one W.
b. Nash made affidavit that he saw the
South Carolina Railroad Depot burning and
some cotton fred, before Gen. Sherman's army
entered the city; upon which the whole horde
Of radical papers have opened their mouths, de-
nouncing Gen. Hampton as the incendiary who
destroyed his own beautiful city.
To show the utter falsity of these statements,
him the following affidavit, which demoshes
the testimony of the Post. The conversation
he had with DR. Ruff, connected with the
Freedmen's Bureau, and he distinctly and en-
phatically said that he told this officer that Gen.
Sherman burned the city of Columbia; that his
men set fire to bis own house, which, with the
assistance Of friends was extinguished. Beverly
was perfectly indignant at the use made of his
name, and at the mutilation of his mere state
r,ent and the 'falsehood that he had made an
affidavit Here is now his solemn declaration
under oath:
State of South Carolina, Richlond District.
Personally appeared before me w. b Nash,
who, being duly sworn, says that he never made
an affidavit in relation to the burning Of Colum.
bia; that he made statement of the blowing
up Of the depot, by accident, and that few
bales Of cotton were burned ty private parties.
to an officer connected with tho Freedmen S
Bureau. Deponent further states that General
Sherman, or men acting under his permission,
burned the city of Columbia; and that General
Hampton had nothing to do with the nefarious
transaction. w. B. NASH
Sworn to before me, this 2lst day of May, A.
D, 1866. ". B. JOHNSTON, Magistrate.
We hope that our conservative exchanges
the New York Herald, News, World and Metro
politan Record-will place this affidavit of our
felow-citizen, w. B. Nash. on record. Beverly
is known and respected in Columbia as a truth
ful man, end from the FIRST time we saw this
charge against him We believed it was false.
His affidavit proves this.-Columbia Phenir.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-05
MATCHMAKING.

The american Watch C0. of Walham,
Mass Every one knows that the mechanism
OF the best manufactures of this country is ua-
equaled in any other part Of the world. The
genius of American mechanics produced the
cotton gin, the machanical reaper aud mower,
sewing machine, and last but not least, the won
deriul machinery OF the American Watch COM
pany Of Waltham. This company was estab-
lshed in 1850, and has grown 10 proportions
which entitIe it TO first rank among the man-
ufaciuring enterprises Of the New World. It
employs between 900 and l,0OG artizans of su-
perior skill and character, aud q large thriving
town has grown up in its vicinity. The factory
covers over three acres vf ground, and as an IL
lustration of it's extent, We Bay mention that L.
is supplied with more than go mikes Of IRON
pipes and produces an aggregate Of nearly 49,
900 watches per annum The founders of this
company believed that the same delicate me-
chanical process which had produced such re.
narkably perfect results 10 larger machines,
might be applied with even greater advantage
70 the production of the watch. The forsiea
time pieces are made principally BY hand, and
except when OF high cost an imperfect article,
often out of repair, and Of little value is the re-
suit. Abroad, these mysterious and in6nitesi-
NAL organs which, when aggregated, producs
the watch, are-ihe fruit Of slow and toilsome
manual processes. Ip the results. there must
OF course be lack of that perfect uniformity
which is indispensable for correct time keeping.
The constituent parts of the American watch,
on the other hand are fashioned by the most
delicate and accurate machinery Wheels, pin.
ions, springs, screws, absolutely uniform 10
weight, circumference Dimensions, and in every
possible particular, are turned out in myrids by
uneering fugers of steel, and their proper sd-
justmept by skillful' workmen have given tho
company its high reputation.
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The Southern Express Company

For the transportation of merchandise, valuable
packages specie bank notes, bonds &C. for all parts
Of the South and Southwest in connection with
ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY,
have established their agency at SO BROADWAY,
NEW YORK, where orders call for goods to be
forwarded South will receive prompt attention.
Merchandise and valuahes delivered to Harnden s,
kinsleys, American and United States Express Com
panies, for the Southern Express Company, will re-
eeive prompt dispatch.
For particulars rates of freight, &c. &c, apply at
the office of the Southern Express Company, SO
broadway. II. B. PLANT,
Dec Is, 1865. President.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-05

MRs JEFF. DAvIs.-A Washington corres-
2ondent writes as follows under date Of May
26th:
"Mrs Jefferson Davis, who arrived here on
Thursday last, has been and is the guest OF DR..
Miller, on F street, where she has been the 70.
cipient of numerous callers, among them many
Of the most distinguished men Of the country,
aud many Of the old residents of this city Mrs.
Davis had an Interview with the President Lass
and health of her husband She was informed
,bs. already an order had been issued directing
that MIR. Davis have the freedom Of the Fort
within the walls, and that care would be taken
that everything necessary for his comfort and
physical health should be furnished. As 10 che
removal Of Dir. Davis 70 another place OF impris-
onment, that would be left, for the present, en-.
tirely'to the suggestion Of the Surgeon i'd atten-
dance upon him.
Another account states that she never request
| "a the removal Of Mr Davis to another place.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-05
LAND FOR SALE.

The subscriber offers for sale tract ofLand iy-
ing on the head-waters of Rocky River, two miles
and half north east of Davidson College, contain
ing eight hundred Acres, we'll adapted TO the cui-
ture of cotton, cora, wheat. tobacco &c. On tne
plantation is neat painted Dwelling and all otner
necessary out-buldings, and the place Is well
watered.
] will take pleasure in showing the Land to any
person wishing to purchase. Call soon ana oo'2io
a bargain of the best Land in South lredeil.
GEO w. STINSON.
Nav II, 1866 tt
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-05

DSr From a report prepared BY the New
York chamber of commerce, il appears thar the
total number of vessels captured by Confederate
privatee:s was two hundred and eighty-three,
their tonnage being 1872 ,307. The estimated
value of vessels and careoes was S25 5,546OOO.
Some of these were bonded and released, lesv-
ing % millions eight thousand and eight hun
dred dollars As the value Of property actually
destroyed.
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MIscEGENATIoN AND PURITAN PHILAN.
rHnopY, The Troy (New York; Whig tells

MIscEeENArIoN AND PURITAN PHILAN.
rHnopY: The Troy (New York; Whig tells
the following story:
Some time since there was family 10 Sand
gate, Vermont, with sable black man as hus-
band, from fifty to fifty Eve years old, and
white woman some ten or fifteeE years younger
as a wife, with four children, three of whom
we're white and the fourth muhtto, the issue
of this white and black married couple. The
woman had been the wife Of white soldier who
was killed in battle, and the three children were
the Offspring. of, this marriage.
The woman was 10 bad health and in the first
stage of consumption The family became q
town charge aod had to be supported at the ex-
pense Of the people Of Sandgate. The cute
Saadgatians concluded however, not long to
bear the load of the support, and they accord
ingly forwarded this black and white family to
Chicago, where, having no means of support,
they became q public charge on the poor fund
OF that city.
The Chicago authorities inquired into the
facts about this family, and learning the nature
of the present sent them by the Sandgate OH
cials, they Immediately started the family back
to the place from whence they came, paying
their railroad fare hence This family arrived
in Troy on Saturday night, after the train had
gone North, and having no place to stay, and
no sufficient means TO pay hotel bill, they ap-
piled to the Second Police Station house for
lodgings and shelter until they could take their
departure by next mornings early Northern
train.
The request was granted, and they were
guests at the Hotel de Police all day yesterday
The woman is in feeble health aud evidently
has the consumption. This whole affair is little
creditable to the humanitarisns Of Sandgate
who seem to prefer seading their contributions
to the freedmen Of the South, rather than te
expend them. in taking care Of the colorec poo'
st their oqn door.
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cOfl ~ Nop CL,
q IL L II IL n u

RACTICAL TAILOR,
Respectfully informs the citizens of Charlotte and
surrounding country, that he is prepared to manu-
facture gentlemen's clothing in the latest style and
A, short notice His best exertions will be given TO
render satisfaction to those wha patronze him.
Shop opposite Kerr's Hotel, next doorto Brown Z
Stitt'S store.
January ], 1865.
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MEDICAL CARD.

DRS. GIBBON l. McCOMBS, having associated
themselves in the practice of Medicine and Surgery
respectfully tender their professional services the
citizens of Charlotte and surrounding country.
From large experience in private well as
Field and Hospital practice, they feel justified in
proposing pay special attention to the practice of
Surgery in all its branches.
Office in Granite Row, up stairs opposite the
Mansion House.
ROBERT GIBBON, M. D.
Dec II, 1865 J. L. McCOMBS, VI. ID.
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READY-MADE CLOTHING
HutchiS0n & Springs,
CHARLOTTE, n. C.,

CHARLOTTE, n. C.,
Agents of the most reliable I.ESUR.a.TCE
CO.NP.1.fEES in the United States.
BE on the SAFE SIDE and insure your property
against loss damage by fire.
ALSO, INSURE YOUR LIFE for the beneft.of your
wife and children.
RISKS taken at moderate rates.
Call on Hutchison & Springs. No. 4. Granite Row.
E. NYE HUTCHINSON,
J. VI. SPRINGS,
March 5, 1866 Agents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-05
THE EQUITABLE LIFE
ASSURANCE SOCIETY

OF THE UNITED STATES.
Accumuldtcd Fund $4,000, ,000--4nnudl III
come Sl,000,UO0.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-05
LINCOLNTON FEMALE SEMINARY

The Fall Session, 1866. beginning June 4th, will
continue 20 weeks. Competent teachers will assist
the Principal in the several departments.
Rates in U S. currency, in odUdnee Board, ex-
elusive of lights, $50 regular tuition SIS to SIS
Piano lessons $25; Guitar lessons $40; use of
Piano S5; use of Guitar So.
liberal patronage is respectfully solicited.
Address, REV. S. LANDER. A. NJ,
May Z, 1866 2mpd Principal
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May Il. 1866

Ladies' and Misses Hats, Straw and Neopoiitan
Bonnets, Bonnet Ribbon, &c, very cheap; at
May 20, 1856. MCLEOD q SIEELEo.
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FULLINGs g. SPRINGS

Have removed theinsCLOTIIING and MERCHANT
TAILORING STORE, to No 4 Granite Row, lately
occupied by ]. S. Phillips. We offering
stock of
READY-MADE CLOTHING
for cash. Our former friends and patrons
will do wei to supply themselves at once.
We will keep at all times good supply of Cloths
Cassimers and Vestings which will be made to
order in the best style and manner, We will keep
also good stock of Hats Shirts, Drawers and other
furnishing Goods.
FULLlNGS l. SPRINGS.
Jan %, 1866
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Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-06-28

In the local money market the demand
for loans is well maintained, and the banks
generally report a close and tightening mar
ket for currency. Eastern Exchange is
also reported in less easy supply, though
relatively more abundant than currency.
Rates are maintained at 4@3 discount buy
ing and par selling, with exceptional trans
actions at lilo premium.
In the general markets business to-day
was fair, and prices firm. There was less
demand for Flour than noted yesterday, but
the trade inquiry was good for small lots,
and the market is very firm as to prices.
Wheat was in quite active milling inquiry,
and firm. Spring advanced Sc upon The
prevailing figures of yesterday red winter
was without material change, and indeed
the market has SO wide a range upon the
same grade of inspection, that it is difficult
to determine when fuctuation transpires.
Arrange of 4Oc will be observed in the quo
tations on No. 2 red to-day. Corn is quiet
and steady. Oats are in fair request and
firm. In provisions the demand from the
trade continues fair, chiefly for smoked
meats, and prices remain steady. There is
still almost nothing doing in Butter, and
the market remains nomiually as previ-
ously reported. Cheese is steady, but rath-
er quiet. Eggs are scarce and firm.
Highwines are unchanged buS dull. Pc
trOleum is very quiet, particularly for free,
and the tendency of prices is rather down
ward. In Groceries a fair trade is reported,
and prices continue firm, but without deci-
ded change. Hides and Leather are steady
and firm, but the market is rather quiet.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-06-28
FINANCIAL & COMMERCIAL.

WEDNESDAY, Evening, June 81, 1866.
Gold had a steadier market to-day, the
price closing at o'clock at 1853. The ship
ment of specie to-day was light. There is
reported to be a very large "short inter
est in gold. and this, in connection with the
fact that the next advices from Europe will
probably herald The -ommencement of hos
t%ilities, are reasons for expecting a strong
market for gold, if not higher prices. As
sOcn, however, as the war in Europe be-
comes a reality, and the mind of the people
is relieved of the suspense that now tends
to diminish regular trade operations and
prevent the embarkation o~fcspital into new
channels, then will some a change, and the
capitalists of the contending nations will
lose no time in finding employment for their
means. An active demand for our national
securities. as one means of investment we
regard as certain, and through this and
other means we shall very soon be in a po-
| sition to call upon Europe for a return of the
specie we nave so freely poured into her
Golfers for the past two months. Following
this. must of course come a reaction in the
price of gold, with whatever benefits such
q change may be calculated to bring.
Government securities were frmer in
New York to-day, except 6s of 1881, which
were a little off. Five-twenties were in
SOM demand for export, probably upon or
ders.
In this market prices Of coin and govern.
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MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
OUR MIDNIaHT HARRIET REPORT
Special Dispatch to Western Associated Press.l
NEW YoRK, June q.

Especial Dispatch to Western Associated Press.
NEW YoRk, June q.
GOLD
The gold market was arm to the Gloss Of the day
and left of at l569l561s-
GOVERNMENTS.
There is an increasing demand for Government
securities, aud the market is very firm. The Ave
twenties A'e steddily growing in favor. The fol-
lowing were the closing prices
Coupons, 1881, 1IOaS9ll05s; $50 coupons, 1865,
1885; 1910 coupons, 9b5s996A; June 7-Sos 1881
RAILwAY STOCKS.
There was more activity in stocks at the second
regular and last open boards, and The market was
generally fImer. Afer call Erie rose to 81 and
then fell of to 6OL At the afternoon session
United States was lower and COnsUlidat, a higher.
There was very little done in the other shares, as
these two stocks continue to be the favOrites at
the daily session of the Board.
At the 4 O'Clock call to-day stocks sold as fol-
lows
New York Central $50 Erie "a; Cleveland
and Pittsburgh S31s Chicago and kock Island
9i52.
PETROLEUM AND MINING SHARES.
New York and Newark 10; Pithole 3365 Benne-
hof Bun 325; United States SIS.
Mining etOcks-Ada Elmer 800; Benton $50
New York Gold 81.
DRY GOODS.
The market was steady and transactions light,
in Consequence Of the intense hot weather. The fol-
lowing are the quotations reported at the Dry
Goods Exchange:
Prints-AlleBs 10 ; American % AmOskesg 10;
ATnOlds IA; CochcO u Dunnells l9.a Empire
49,; Freeman IL.
Brown Sheetings-LHdlOw A 10; Massachusetts
2lk MedfOrd %
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-06-28
sPECIAL NOTICES.

Malaria EVerywhere.-RArely has there
been g season as fruitful As this OF mAIarious di-
seases. Not only on the p~rairiss and in the val
Ieys Of tho West; not merely in all the old haunts
of Fever and Ague and Bilious Remittebt Fever
have these prostratiny diseases been unusually
virulent; but they have extended to towns and
cities never before infested with them, and have
even ascended the mountains and attacked toou-
sands of people supposed to have been placed by
the laws of Nature above their reach. Hence we
arc compelled to admit that a fatal element per-
vades ths Universal Air this season, and should at
once resort to the only approved preventive ofits
consequences, HosTETTER's STOMACH BIT
TIERS, a tonic so potent, an anti-septic SO perfect,
an Alternative so irresistible, aud a stinulsnt SO
pure, that it enables the human system to resist
and bafis all the predisposing causes OF disease.
With the confidence that one clothed in ~incombus-
tible garments might move among blazing build
iRgs, the man who arms himself against malaria
with this powerful defensive medicine may walk a
fever-soourged district fearless Of its insalubriOus
atmosphere. The intsrnittents and remittents
at present SO genersl. in all parts of the COUNTRY
may he hat the forerunners of doadIier scourEe
now on its way westward from the East. Prepare
the system with H~OSTETTER'S BITTERS for a
sue battle with the mephitie causes OF all
epidsmics. Be wise in time Sold everywhere
New York World, Nov. 6, 1865. je25
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MARINE NEWS.
P0Rs OF CLEVELAND.


ENTERED---------JUIE y.
stmr City o. Cleveland. Mckay, Detroit
Stmr Gen Sheridan- Wid-uhofsr, Sandusky
Prop Psssaic. MiecheII, nunkirk
Prop clean, Bra sa. Duuki X
Prop Canisteo, Blackman. Buff 10
Brig Iroquis, Becker, Buffalo
schr Evergreen, Mayer, Detroit, 40 m lumber, q
m Shingles
schr Bay Queen, AviehOVssr, Burwen, 50 m fect
lumber
sehr Rosa stesrBs, W Onward, Eo&an, 81 m feet
lumber -
scow Whitrcsea Hyde. Pt Huron, 1870 4gs # lum-
Der. 80 m latin, . IN shingles
scow Nellie, FarGheI, kelley's Island
Seow Lime L OK. FErgher, sandbeqeh, l IN lun-
her, lon sh
5 sOw Sutler Gil, R-lso, Ma biehead
Scow Ellen White, Dvulay, Sandbeach, 10 m lum-
her, 2ol mIath
Scow American Champion, Cham5erlin, East sag
NAV, DO m lumber
Sow seab ri, Geiv-is, sandbeseb, IS m lumber
CLEARED.
Stmr Morning Star, Yiger, Detroit
5 mr. Gen sheridan, Widenhoier. saudusky
Prop a%uisteo, Rlackm1n, To'edo
Prop Passaic, Mitchell. Tolrdl
Pr p Northern Light, Mu-ch, Bay 6eId
Schr W $ Lyons, Woodruff, Chicago, 800 tons coal
Schr Evergreen, Mayer. Sanilas
Schr PetreL Peltier PIT Hope
schr Union, Kirby, Toledo, 70 ton4 coal
Schr A MedGury, Warner, Milwaukee, 226 tors
schr f c Kauter. wickham, Chicago, go ton coal
Scow Granville, WilsOr, Windsor, I64 tons coal
scew L Could, Pelow. Keiley's Island
Scow whittesea, Hyde. Lexington
S Ow Am, rican Esq Z, Bran n, Detroit, 2si tons
S ow Black Rover, Jennings, Kelley's Island
scow Nellie. FaIgh,r 7, kellsy's Islaud
ecow J A McO, Maid, Sxarz, Rowan
Barge Mary b liter, Harrington, saginaw
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Cleveland Dry Goods Market.

WEDNESDAY, June ~ lobs-
We report an active trade, with a tendency to-
wards higher prices. 1t Sc, ms to DO generally con-
coded that many kinds of goods have been selling
too low, and at a loss to the manufacturer. We
do not look for a large and rapid advance, but be-
lieve that values are being more equalized, and
that hereafter prices will be more regular and not
undergo the rapid and extrene fluctuations which
have retarded and deranged trade heretofore. Our
Jobbers are well supplied with goods, aud in good
condition to serve their customers. We quote some
few styl,s Of Domestics as follows:
Professionalism zoe; Richmouds 2oc Dun
nells 1915; AmOskeag I9e; s~pragues 20; Ar
nolds I7Hci Merrimat D 2l92-ci Merrimao "
229g3c.
standard Shee.ings Csc Medium 2la23c.
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-06-28


DoGs-over a thousand "purps' were
made to bite the dust in this city last year
by the hand of the "Dog Slayer" The
season is again near at hand, and, of course,
dogs are beginning to club together to at
tack policeman. In some cities they use
poisoned meat to Stay the dogs instead Of
cold lead. Some one thus laments the loss
Of one whose race was terrier "she was
enticed out of her warm kennel in the mid
die of the night and basely murdered by
some emissary of the police. There rests
her head upon a lap O. yearth, a pup to for
tune ard to rats unknown, fair Science
frowned not on her humble birth, and the
City Marshal, with a big tray of dogmeat,
going on his baneful rounds, saw her, threw
her a chunk of meat, and cold pizen marked
her for its own"
Cleveland daily leader. [volume] ([Cleveland, Ohio]) 1865-1873, 1866-06-28

BASE BALL.-The return match between
the Reserve Club of Hudson College and
the Forest City Club of Cleveland will come
off tomorrow afternoon on the grounds of
the Forest City Club, on KInsman street,
corner of Case Avenue. The first match,
it will be remembered, was played at Hud-
son, June 10th, and resulted in a victory 10
Cleveland by 40 to 20. The two clubs are
the leading ones in their respective locali-
ties, and we expect to see some fine playing
in the match between them.
The announcement of a match between
two junior clubs the High School and STAR
on that day is an error. The ground will
be occupied by the game 70 which we have
referred.
We understand that the preliminaries
for a game on the Fourth of July, between
the Forest City Club of Cleveland, and the
Penfeld Club of Oberlin, nave been sgreed
upon. Several of our citizens have offered
a silver ball and a silver in laid bat as pri-
yes to the winning club. The game will be
perhaps the most interesting of the season.
The Forest City Club will meet for prac-
tice on its ground this afternoon at four
o'clock. Every member should be on hand
as business of the utmost Importance Is to
be tranacted, and a full attendance will be
necessary.