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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16

AN IMPORTANT DEcIsIoN.-The internal
revenue department has recently made decision
of some importance to large class Of our peo-
pie. 1t is held that hereafter in assessing cot
ton, a reasonable allowance for the weight Of the
bagging aud rope shall be allowed. 4 very i'm
portspt decision to cotton growers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16

The Columbus Enquirer says, ga gentleman
Of this city informs US he has received letter
from Hon. Robert Toombs, dated Havana, De-
cember 22d. Mr. Toombs was in goood health,
and was highly pleased with Cuba.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16

COLD ENTHUSIASTICALLY and Tuesday last
are spoken of by exchanges North and South
as the coolest days experienced for many years.
In this section the cold intense. and in "a
hours ice was formed on the ponds 81 inches
thick
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16

A man has been sentenced to three months
Imprisonment at York, England, for attempting
to hang himself.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16
NEW BOOK STORE,

NEW BOOK STORE,
(Between the two Drug Stors)
CHARLOTTE, N. c.
Webster's Spelling Books. only So dozen
Tinbrels of Zion Presbyterian Psalmods,;
Baptist Psalmody, (Hymn Book)
Presbyterian Hymn Books; Bibles,
and great variety of Books and Stationery, for
sale reasonable terms. Also large quantity of
SALEh ALMANACS for 1866
Jan Is, 1866 IF
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LATEST By MAIL.

CONGRESS jar. l2.-In the
Senate Mr. Grimes presented the petition of citizens
OF Arkansas, asking for the organization into Ter
rory of district of country lying to the west OF
that State, which they assert is pow q wilderness,
though capable of supporting large population.
Referred to the Committee on Territories.
In the House. Mr. Raymond introduced resclu-
ton, which passed, requesting the President to
communicate copies of all messages, proctamations
and other documents issued by Provisional Gov
ernors and all acts ordinances and resolutions that
may have been passed by the conventions called by
those Governors, with such other Information con-
Corning the public action that will throw light on
their political condition.
The House consumed the session to-day in dis
cussing the bill comforting negro suffrage in tho
District of Columbia.
FOREIGN NEws.-The steamer Scotia with
dates TO the 3lst ult., has arrived. The hasty
moving of troops from England to Ireland gives
rise to rumors of danger. Extra precautions
are being taken in Dublin to prevent Fenian
to move at moments notice. There are rumors
that peace hes been proclaimed between Spain
anG Chill.
The London News says sales of American
Securities, throughout Europe lately has been
more extensive than ever before. The Pope of
Rome has omitted Macmillan from the Catholic
Soverei gns to whom he sent the usual felicta-
tions. The London Times argues that Napoleon
will withdraw French troops from Mexico:
New Orleans, Jan. IA party of negroes
on Red River rose in arms ten days ago, and
tried to murder their overseers but failed and
we're subsequently, captured by the military,
together with several accomplices.
New York, January II Cotton steady at
so and 81 cts Flour declined 10 and < cts
Wheat declined aud 8 cts. Gold 1884,.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16
Notice

Is hereby given that application will be made the
present Legislature for Act incorporate Stokes
Lodge No. 80, F. and A. MaSons.
Concord Jan Is, 1866 I'm
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DIED.

In this town. on the llth instant, suddenly, Mr.
Henry S Miller, aged about SO years.
In Llncolnton, on the l2th inst Mrs Stowe, wife
of Mr. Jasper Stowe.
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n. =. DAVIDSON. A. o. wlLLIAMso
Davidson & Williamson.

AI1UKNE1S AT LAN.
The subscribers have associated themselves to-
gether in the practice of the law, in MecklenburR
and the adjoining Counties, and humby trust by
prompt attention to business, merit and receive
liberal share of the public patronage.
w. F. Davdsons Office Koopman Phelps
Store. A. G. Williamsons Office. Equity Room in
the Court House.
Januarv Is. 1866 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16

Cast will be seen by advertisement that the
price of Gas in this town is now SIS. We are gas
consumer and of course DESTROYS that it should be
put at as low figure possible, but we believe
SIS is very little if higher than in Eastern towns
in this State where the rosin is already at hand,
and where expense is incurred for railroad trans
portation. While a visit to Fayetteville, vii.
mington and Raleigh recently, we think we were
Informed that the price of gas was Sl2 or SIS in
those places We gas stock, and not
disposed to apologize for high prices. but citi-
must remember that the cost of Transporting
ga. material fiom beyond Raleigh to this place, by
Railroad, has been enormous and ii may be that
our Gas Company could not pay expenses at lower
figures. But assured that the price will be
reduced as fast rs circumstances will Justify.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16

TA1Es.-A circular from the Public Treasurer
to the Sherifs of this State (Which will be found
in another column) directs them to collect the
Taxes as levied by the State Convention. This
settles the question.
The complaint and difficulty originated in con-
sequence of the amount Of the tax levied-it was
considered too heavy by some. and an appeal was
made TO President johnson, but the President
refused to interfere.
Wc believe a low tax will always put more
money in the State Treasury than high one,
because there would be fewer ovasions and more
honest returns. Tux bills. it is said. causes q
great deal of perjury-it is feared that many per-
swear to false returns for the purpose of
saving a few dollars and cents. But make the
tax low and the evil will be renrdied to a great
extent. There will then be- more returns made,
they will be nearer correct, and more money will
be paid into the Treasury.
Posr- OFFICE FAcILIrIEs.-The people in the
surrounding country still suffering much in :
convenience for the lack of mail facilities. and
We hope the p. NJ. General will afford relief as
speedy as possible by letting out contracts on all
the old routes. Some three foar routes are
now in operation, but there is great difficulty to
get Postmasters because no one can be found
who can take the test oath. These country Post
Offices have generally been attended to by some
one heretofore merely for the accommodation OF
thu INTERCHANGEABLE whole years salary would
not pay Postmaster for his trouble for week
And now. when stringent oath is required OF
Postmaster, of course it is hard matter to get
any to act. If the test oath is dispensed with
." far country 2ostmasters are concerned, the
different neighborhoods could be accommodated
but If not. the Inconvenience will continue. We
hope the Z. NJ. General will afford whatever re-
lief may be- in his power.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16

s9- We are grati6ed to see by the following
paragraphs from the Wilmington Journal, that
Northern renting plantations in this
State for farming purposes
The cotton plantation Of the late Henry Bat
tie, of EdgeconIbe, rented until lst January,
1867, at public auction to New Jersey planters,
at 81 500 for about 400 acres Of cleared land.
4 portion of the farm of DR. James Battle of
the same county, about $50 acres of cleared Tar
river land, was rented likewise at auction for
500 for the present year.
The plantation of Major General Grimes, of
Pitt county, containing 1000 acres of cleared
land, has also been rented to New York frm
for 81 900, one-half cash.
L The same firm has also rented at figures
equally high, the plantation Of Gen W A Blount,
of Beaufort county.
We learn that Robert Norfeet, Esq Of Edge
conbe county, has sold bis celebrated "Hope
Lodge farm to sNorthern planter, for $50 per
| acre The purchaser designs engaging in the
cultivation Of cotton.
The cotton planters of Edgecombe have gen.
orally succeeded in hiring their freedmen as
,aborers, for the cultivation of cotton for the
present year The usual wages is Sl3 per
month and board, the laborer to lose lost time.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16

Hon. A. II. SrEpHENs-A letter from Hon.
A. Il. Stephens, dated at Charlottesville, Georgia,
25th ultimo, contains the following paragraph :
GAS to how am doing, can only say that,
in the matter of health, l have improved greatly
since my return home; but the country find in
a worse condition-physically, morally and polit-
ically-than expected. The general desire of
the people is for speedy restoration of civil law
and harmony, and am engaged in doing all
can to effec. that result. do trust that wisdom,
moderation and true patriotism will rule the
councils at Washington. Mean
while, it is the duty Of every one to do the best
he can; the wise and the good will always take
can with them they present themselves
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16
lust Received.

A fresh supply Of HARDWARE; almost everything
made Of iron or steel, kept constantly on hand, at
Jan Is. 1856 ct BREM'S
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16

Sas- We have heard it repeatedly rumored,
since Gov. Holden relieved, that there were
good ground, for believing that President John
son designed giving him some substantial proof
of his appreciation Of his services. by rendering
him position of importance. Recently 1t has
been said, that lie would be rendered ap-
poin,ment as minister to Peru or some other
South American republic. We simply mention
the rumor, without knowing whether there is
sufficient foundation for it, or not ih order to
express the opinion that such manifestation of
the Presidents appreciation would no doubt De
gratifying to Gov Hoden's friends Gov Hol-
den would discharge the duties of any position
to which the President would call him, with
ability and fidelity TO the government His
energy, practical and grasp of intellect,
would be turned to good advantage for the
country in the diplomatic c9rps-Rat Sentinel
Gov. Holden possesses the ability to discharge
creditsbly the duties of any Office the President may
confer upon him-even TO filling position in the
Cabinet, which il is runored be will receive.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16
lust Received at BOYD & cos

large lot of
Collins Axes, Long handled Shoyels,
Manila Rope Irvine, Wire Selves,
Pad Locks, Liverpool Salt
Also, a superior article of Chewing and Smoking
Tobacco of the most popular brands.
January Is, 1866 At
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16

LAWYERS IN MEMPHIS Several dssn-
guished Lawyers of North Carolina have recently
located in Memphis, Tenn, including Judge
Heath, Hon D K McRae, Mr. Lewis, late of
Raleigh, aud perhaps others. We ind the fol-
lowing notice Of some of these gentlemen in .
late issue of the Memphis Bulletin:
"Judge Heath, who has recently become a
citizen of Memphis, for many years presided in
one of the Superior Courts of North Carolina.
He was deemed one of the ablest jurists of a
State which gave birth to Castor, Henderson,
Badger, as we'll as, we believe, to one Andres
johnson, now deemed very fair constitutional
lawyer
"Mr Lewis, from Raleigh, North Carolina, at
the beginning of the war controlled large share
of important cases in the Supreme and local
Courts. He was especially distinguished as an
eloquent barrister.
''Pollock b Lee was one Of the Memphis Der
in other years. His face was then as familiar
here as it became afterwards about Joe John
s,on's and Brsgs's headquarters: 1t is needless
to speak Of one as much esteemed in social life
any of the reconstructed" and at the bar,
as any Of his brethren"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16

1t is eighteen years with middle
name occupied the r. sldentia chair. -E1chang re
Paper.
But three men with middle names have occu-
pied the Office of President of the United States
since the establishment of the Governmental @
Adams, w II Harrison and j X Polk. Of the
Presidents, all but two married men.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16
j Ust Received

SO DOE. STOCK and PAD LOCKS, Aat
jan is, 1855 2t BREMS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16

TAXES IN SOUTH CARoL1sA The Tax Law of
South Carolina levies tax OF two dollars on every
hundred dollars of premiums taken by Insurance
Companies or their agencies, incorporated beyond
the limits of the State; and one dollar per hun
dred dollars on all premiums taken by companies
incorporated in The State. Twenty dollars upon
every hundred dollars value of sprituous liquors
manufactured in the State for sale, barter or ex-
change; and same upon all liquors brought into
the State for the same purposes. tax of one
dollar upon every hundred dollars value of all
cotton sold by residents of the State, from May
LIST to October lst, 1865; and tire same upon
every hundred dollars value of cotton held in the
State mot including crop Of 1869 on the lst Of
October, 1865; pror'1ed the United States Gov
eminent or its agents, may not have seized such
cotton, or that the same has not been stolen or
appropriated by other parties. The tax crude
turpentine, rosin, &c, is one dollar on the hum
dred dollars.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16

just Received,
large Stock of POTS, OVENS, SKILLETS, &c,
&c, at BREMS
Jan Is, 1865 1t rs..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16

A PROGRESSIVE PEopLE.-Nothi0g Illus
trates the progressive character of our people
more fully than the financial anomaly of a bro
ken bank being as good as a sound one. This
is undoubtedly true; for however, numerous msy
be the failures of national banks, their notes are
just as good after the failures as before; every
dollar of their circulation being secured by one
dollar and ten cents in United States six per
cent gold bearing bonds, or their equivalent 10
other bonds, deposited in trust with the United
States Treasurer, to secure the same Consider
able apprehension has been excited in the minds
of those who are ignorant of the above facts, by
the reported failure Of large number OF these
national banks. These failures have been gross
ly exaggerated, but one or two having been re-
ported to the Comptroller of the Currency at
Washington.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16
DR.. j. VI. Miller

DEe . Nh M 1IICE
Has removed his Office to Browns Building, (oppo-
site Kerr's Hotel,) up STAIRS righs-hand side OF
passage.
January Is, 1866 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16

SUPREME CoURT.-The Judg es will meet in
this City on Tuesday the 10th inst, to appoint
Clerk, Reporter aud Marshal; and to examine
applicants for license, &o 40" Standard.
BURNT TO DEATH.-We regret to learn tha,
Mrs. Cooley, an aged resident Of this county,
was burned to death, Sunday the 7th inst She
accideatly fell into the fire, and before assist
, ance could be rendered death ensucd. She was
old and feeble, having reached her eighteth
year Goldsboro' Ne1s
A considerable immigration of Swiss and Ger
man eugrants from Ohio, to the State of Mis-
sissippi, has already taken place, and more are
expected.
The statement going the rounds that General
Lee has made no application for pardon we judge
to be mistake. A Washington dispa,ch Of
the I'd says The statement that General Lee
has not made application for pardon is erroneous.
As long ago as September last he addressed
communication to General Grant upon the sub
ject, who sent it at once to President johnson,
who still has it under consideration.
RATHER HARD ON THEM-A man who bad
case in court said, "Tbat if he lost 10 the Court
of Common Pleas, he would appeal to the Su-
preme Court and from thence to Heaven
"And there" replied gentleman, 'you will be
sure to lose, for you will nos be present to an
ever for yourself, and no attorney is ever ad-
mitted there -
The most difficult operation in the practice of
surgery is said to be stalking the jaw out of
woman" The fellow who said that must be an
old bachelor, of the large blue sort
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Just Received.

just Received,
EMBR0ID.RlES, WHITE GOODS, MARSEILLES
QUILTS &C, &c, at
Jan IS, 1856 ct BREM'S.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16

TRIAL OF Mr.. DAvIs-In response to the
Senates resolution asking why Jefferson Davis
has not yet been tried, the President transmitted
message to Congress enclosing letter from
Attorney General Speed, who states that no
Circuit Courts have been held in the late rebel
lious districts since the termination of hoslities
and holds the opinion that the late insurgents
awaiting trial should be tried only before the
civil Courts, when peace is fully aud actually
restored, and have not thought it proper to ad-
wise the President to cause legal proceedings to
be instituted against Davis any other of the
insurgents, in States or districts in which they
were not fully present during the prosecution Of
hostities
THE Secretary Of War states that Davis has
been indicted by the Supreme Court of the Dis
trict Of Columbia for high treason; also with the
crime of melting the assassination of President
Lincoln, and with the cruel treatment of Union
prisoners of war; He also says that the Presi-
dent, deeming it expedcnt that Davis should fist
be put upon his trial before competent court
and jury, he was advised by the law officers of
the Government that the most proper place for
such trial was in the State of Virginia. Other
prominent parties mentioned in the Secretary's
report, charged with various reasonable offences
against the Government some of whom have
been c!assed by the Government to await trial
amnesty and pardon. The Attorney General says
he has ever thought that the civil courts have
alone jurisdiction Of the crime of high treason,
and rronounces the opinion that Davis and others
ought to be tried in some one of the States or
districts in which they in person controlled.
Though active hostilties and fragrant war have
not for some time existed between the United
States and the insurgents, peaceful relations be-
tween the Government and the people in those
States have not yet been fully restored. None of
the Justices. of the Supreme Court have held
circuit courts in those States and districts since
hostilities ceased. When the courts are opened
and the laws can be peacefully administered and
enforced in those States whose people rebeled
against the Government-when the peace shall
come in fact and in law, the persons now held in
military custody as prisoners of war; and who
may not have been tried and committed for Of
fences against the laws Of war, should be trans
ferred into the custody of the civil authorities of
the people of the districts to be tried for the high
crimes and misdemeanors may be alleged
against them. He thinks it the plain duty of the
President to cause criminal prosecutions to be
brought before the proper tribunals, at the proper
time, against some of those who were merely in
strumental in inaugurating and most conspicuous
in conducting the late hos,ilities."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-01-16

NEwspAPERs-Ntgh Prices-Paper has
risen almost one hundred per cent. since the
first of August, and is now quite as high as it
was any time last year, and the tendency is still
onward and upward. There is little prospect of
relief before spring. Paper, ink, labor, and all
the materials which go TO make newspaper are
SO high, that no proprietor afford to publish
q paper for less than double the price received
before the war. Still, people complain because
the prices not reduced, never thinking that
the matter is entirely beyond the control Of
publishers .-Wes'mtnister nd Sentinel
We are sorry to say the above is true-every
word Of it. Previous to the war, the paper on
which the Euquirer was printed, cost Us from
eight to niue cents per pound. The paper
which We are now using, and an Inferior article
at that-costs us t,eenty t,eo cents per pound
Every description of printing material has ad-
yaneed 10 the same ratio - Workable Enquirer.
La sentinelle de Thibodaux. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1861-1866, 1866-05-05
De ma septieine noce,

LIE MARRIAGE AU LAposs-H y a peine de
mort en- Laponie nonr l'homme qui Sc marie
sans lie constntement des parents de Ia jeune
file. Quand un jenie homme concn de
lamour pour une lemoisete, ct quill en- fait
raveu. il est d'usage d 'assembler les amis ct de
proceder a une eprenre de III reciprocite de
iattachement chez les deux amoureux. On
lenr ialt falre, pour celia, nne course dams les
conditions que voici: La jeune file a nm tiers
dayance de 10 course a parconrir, de maniere
gun inl est facile d'arriver au but avant son
poursniyant. ST ellie cour assez wife pour ne
pas Sc iaisser atteindre par lie courenr amou-
retss, c'est qa'elle ae yeut pas de lui pour ma
ri; laffaire En- reste la. 81 au contraire ellie
fait dies petits pas ct qu'elfe ne lui iette pas
les boules dor d'Atlanta dams les iambes
pour retarder sa marche, c'est eu'elle consent
a sc laisser rejoindre ct enlacer daas liens du.
marriage. C'est ainsi que ces sages peuplades
primitives eyitent les malheureuses unions a
contre- cgur.
La sentinelle de Thibodaux. [volume] (Thibodaux, La.) 1861-1866, 1866-05-05
Chronique Locale.

I'll est plas fficile qn'on ne Sc l'imagine
de fairc une cifoniqme locale, nuand on ma
absolumeut rien dire. Aussi somme-nou
passabiement embarrasses pour savoir par OH
comm encer DE nosiveiles il l.n'y Ell pas, de
tumeurs pas l'ombre, de fats importants, de
ces evenemeu,s qui meticnt 1oute une popula-
tion en- emoi il men est pas question; lexci-
tation qu'occasionne generalement la vele
dime election n'existe plus. L'nniformite de
ilotre vie de village enfante Ia inouatonie /;
On Sc den.ante sill ne rondrait pas m;eux u.
voir queques uLes de ees esctations qni re-
muent un pet lie sang, que de restcr ainsi. par
Ia cllatur qn'il fsit, Exposes .auwpiqures des
dies mostiques qti sont decides a ne pas mons
lnissvr M moment d. r,lsos. IT, peutil en-
etre autrement avec lie Temps cllud ct lonI'd
qui Sc succede depuis pl',siepfs semaines. Une
plnie, me bonne plnie aasai! IL double asan-
tage de METRE de lieau dams es citernes ct
dc donner 10 recolte me nanvele f,rco de
vegetation. II faut celia pour le bien etre It
Ia commodite des uns, pour Ia reuss,t. la pros
perite des autres. kspereas quune ondec
bien faisante vicndra retonior, eT les planteurs
dams leurs esperanccs ct qn'nne he,ne Fecolte
viendrl les consolcr des deboirts qu'ils ont
eu u snbir dams ces dcrnieres iiatieps.