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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22
PURELY MUTUAL.
ANNUAL CASH DIVIDENDS.


At the request of their numerous Policy-holders,
this Society have determined to declare their diri
dendS annually in cash. The first dividend will be
declared Feb |, 1867. The last dividend declared
on the quinquennial plan reduced the premiums in
some more than 80 per cent, or doubled the
Policy during the next dividend period. 1t is be-
Iicvej for the future that company in this
will be able to present greater advantages in its
dividends to persons assuring than this Society,
total expenditure to cash premium received was
10y the last New FORK Insurance Report, less than
that of any of the older American Life Insurance
companies.
Tie officers of this society desire TO present to
the pdbic for their consideration five modes OF di-
vidiug surplus premiums profits, some of which
were never before granted to Policy holders by any
Life Company, and present advantages obvious TO ALL
LIST. The dividends may be applied 10 the pur-
chase of additional assurance for term of years.
I'd. Dividends may be applied to reduce the pre-
MUM coming due next. AT the last dividend, upon
II similar plan, premiums reduced one-half up
some policies.
Cd. The dividend may be applied to provide for
the payment of premiums at the latter end OF llfe
so that the assured NAV be guaranteed against fur
ther payments attaining certain age, each sue
cesSive dividend gradually reducing the time during
which the premiums mas: continue TO be paid, so
mat at Last. with the same success as heretofore
paid MP policy will be secured by quite moderate
number Of premiums. To ilIuStrare-A man aSSdr-
ing at - years old would, the basis of our last
diNluehd, be secured by this application of dividend
against any payment after 45-and probably at an
caricr "ge|a"d thereafter receive annual divi'
dend in cash.
4th' Dividends may he applied to the purchase of
a certain addition to the policy, payable with it,
5th. Dividends may be applied to the reduction of
all future premiums during the continuance of the
policy.
Hereafter dividends on the first annual premium
may be used Il cash in the payment of the second
annual premium, and so on thereafter, the dividend
on each pI emium may be applied to the payment of
,hc next succeeding premium. Policy holders in
most other companies must wait four or five wears
before any advantage can bcderived from dividends.
Call at No I, Granite Row, and get books and
papers for further information.
~UUTCHISON Il SPRINGS, Agents,
For n Carolina, S. Carolina and Georgia,
Feb &c. 1866. Charlotte, n. c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22
Cotton Gins,
MANUFACTURED BY
W. c.. CLENONS, BROWN & CO.,
COLUMBUS, GA.

COLUMBUS, GA.
We have resumed the ms nufacture of Cotton Gins
in this city, and will be prepared to fill orders by
lst June next. AS shall not be, as heretofore,
represented by travelling agents parties wishing our
Gins, will confer favor by sending in their orders
at early day. AS owing to the demand, we shall
be unable to keep stockin the hands OF our local
agents, as it our practice before the war. All
business transactions being now reduced to cash,
our sales will be made the basis of rea0y pay.
Our Gins too well known to require any spe-
cal notice Commendation; we believe they arr
unrivalled in points of excellence which go to make
up superior machine namely: Speed, IIght dFdHyAt
and good sample.
Our DOUBLE CYLINDER GINS will be found
superior TO the single cylinder. when parties have
steam or good water power, to give them the neces-
sary speed In all cases when this can be done, we
recommend them in preference to the single cylln-
der. IT, however, Indifferent or insufficient power
is used they will not do we'll as the single Gin.
Messrs. DEROSSETT & CO. Wilmington, N. c.,
are general agents for the State of North Caro-
lima w. G. CLEMONS, BROWN y co.
Columbus, Ga, oath April, 1896
We will give prompt attention to orders for the
above celebrated Gins from any part of the State -
The price is FIVE dollars (S5) per Saw at the Facto-
ry, and five dollars for each Gin will only be charg
ed TO purchasers for transportation to this point
nEROSSETT CO.
Wilmington, y. c., May I, 1866 2m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

SENSIBLE DECISIONS Judge Hoar, Of
the Supreme Court Of Massachusetts, has deci-
ded that legal misunderstanding, deeds, bonds,
notes, &c are uohd, though without reve-.
nue stamp fIe held it to be clear that statute
Of the United States, undertaking to invslidate
an instrument which, by the laws Of the State,
is valid, would be unconstitutional. Congress
may Impose penalty for the evasion of its rev.
enue laws, such double'tax, &c, but cannot.
interfere with the validity of u contract
New ORLEANS, May 10 Judge Abel, OF
the First District Court, decided the civil rights
bill to be unconstitutional and not binding.
The Court argues that the present Congress is
unconstitutionaily constituted.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22
NOTICE.

AS Executor of the last Will and testament Of DR.
Samuel Caldwell, deceased, have placed his ac
counts in the hands of Rufus " Rankin of CASTOR
county, for collection. All persons indebted are
earnestly requested forward and settle and
those having claims against the estate are notified
to present them to Mr. Rankin myself, duly au-
thenticated, within the time prescribed by law,
this notice will be pleaded in bar of heir recovery.
S. P. CALDWELL,
May I, 1866 st Executor.
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Administrators Notice.

Having qualified at April Term of Cabarrus coun-
-tv court as Administrator of the estate of J A
Garmou, decd all persons indebted TO said estate
requested to settle promptly, and all persons
having claims against said estate are hereby notified
to present them. properly authenticated within the
time prescribed by law, this notice will be plead
ed in bar of their recovery.
THOS H ROBINSON,
May Z, 1866 3tpd Admir-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

For their use This has induced me TO make ar
rangements with ofahe best manufacturers
which enable me to furnish instruments Of the first
class at reduced prices. can save each purchaser
from $40 to 500. Price lists of the manufacturers
will be sent to those who desire them, to aid them
in making selections.
When selections shall have been made the money
can be sent me at nay expense by the Southern
Express and Piano will be shipped to the Depot
the purchaser may designate. Each Piano sold will
be fully warranted. Address Sta,esville,
y. c. j. NJ NJ. CALDWELL.
May Z, 1866
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22
NOTICE.

Having administered the estate Of DR. C
Caldwell, deceased, l earnestly request all persons
indebted to him by note account to come forward
and settle, and all persons having claims against
him hereby notified to present them within the
time prescribed by law and properly authenticated,
or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their
cry. S. P. CALDWELL, Admir-.
All persons indebted to DR. J CALDWELL decd ,
will please settle and all having claims against him
must present them Immediately, as l am determined
to settle I'D bis estate at the next term of Mecklen
burg county court S. P. CALDWELL,
Nav Z 1866 st Admir-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

Nor TO BE TRUsTED.-A distinguished
merchant, great judge of character. once said,
when see one of my apprentices or clerks
riding ou, on the Sabbath, on Monday dsmiss
him: such one can not be trusted" Remcm-
Der this, boys, and form the habit Of keeping
the Sabbath not only because God commands
(which should indeed be the chief reason,
but also because it will be for your best tempo.
ral interest.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22
Administrators A Notice.

Having qualified at April Term of Cabarrus coun-
ty court Administrator of the estate of DR. J F
Gilmer, decd, all persons indebted said estate
requested to settle promptly, and all persons
having claims against said estate are hereby notified
present their claims properly authenticated with
in the time prescribed by law, this notice will be
pleaded in bar of their recovery.
THOS ROBINSON,
Nav / 1866 3tpd Admir-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

y negro woman employed on the plantation
of Mr. Welsh, 10 Pontotoc county, Miss, re-
Gently turned up missing, and upon searching
her residence the corpses Of her aged mother
and four of her children were found. The fifth
child was at the point of death, but with proper
care recovered The mother was arrested and
turned over to the Freedmens Bureau. She
said she was tired Of supporting the brats, and
had taken this means Of getting rid of them.
NEGRO babies are bard to find, now.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified at April Term of Cabarrus conn
tv court as Administrator with the Will annexed)
of the estate of kI imminger, decd, all persons
indebted to said estate are requested to settle
promptly, and all persons having claims against
said estate notified to present them properly au-
then:icated within the time prescribed by law, or
this Rotce will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.
THOS ROBINSON,
May 7, 1866 3tPd Admr.
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AdminisfrasO Notice.

Having qualified at April Term of Cabarrus coun-
~ court ns Administrator of the estate of Henry e
Howe, dec d. all persons indebted said estate
requested to settle promptly, and all persons having
claims against said estate hereby notified to
sent them properly authenticated within the time
prescribed by law this notice will be pleaded in
bar of their recovery.
THOS II ROBINSON,
Nav Z 1866 3pd Admir-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

If the spring put forth no blossoms, in sum-
mer there will be no beauty and 10 autumn no
fruit; SO if youth be trlfled away without i'm
provemeut, sper years will be contemplate, and
old age miserable.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22
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 o. S. currency, an advance Board, ex-
elusive of lights $50; regular tuition SIS to $25
Piano lessons 1926; Guitar lessons $40; of
Piano So; use of Guitar So.
A liberal patronage is respectfully solicited
Address, REV. S. LANDER. A. NJ,
May I, 1866 2mpd Principal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22
FULLINGS & SPRINGS
HFutchiSOn & Springs.

CHARLOTTE, n. c.,
Agents of the most reliable I.F UEP. .l.TCE
CO.NP.E.FIES in the United States.
BE the SAFE SIDE and insure your property
against loss damage by fire.
ALSO, INSU RE YOUR LIFE for the benefit of your
wife aud children.
RISKS taken at moderate rates
Call on Hutchison Il Springs, No d, Granite Row.
E. NYE HUTCHINSON,
J. NJ. SPRINGS,
March ), 1866 Agents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

HYMN BOOKS of all kinds.
l. Presbyterian.
,. Methodist (Southern)
3 Baptist PSamody.
T. Lutheran Hymns.
s. Note Books of different kinds.
The Hymn Books are of every variety, from very
cheap to the most costly styles
r n. TIDDY L co,
New Book Store, next to Scars Drug Store,
March >, 1866 3m Charlotte, n. &.
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The Southern Express Company

For the trans nsportation 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 50 BROADWAY,
NEW YORK, where orders to call for goods to be
forwarded South will receive prompt attention.
Merchandise and valuahleS delivered 10 Harndens,
Kinsey's American and United States Express Com
panieS, for the Southern Express Company, will re-
Gcive prompt dispatch.
For particulars, rates of freight &c. &c, apply at
the Office of the Southern Express Company, 50
Broadway. Ii. b. PLANT.
Dec l8, 1868. President.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22
GINS AND PISTOLS
GROCERIES.

DonbIe- barrel Shot-Guns, Pistols, Cartridges
Lead, Shot, Powder and caps at A. SlNCLAIRS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

1000 lbs Brevard Davidson'S best Bacon, at
April 3Oth A. S1NCLA1R'S.
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TEuEI EQUITABLE LIFE
ASsgrEsA nee SOCIETY

or THE UNITED STATES
Iccun,uiotcd Fnnd $1,000, ,O00--Annual In
come Sl,U0O,UO0.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22
BACON.

Corees, Teas, Sugars, all grades, cheaper thar
the cheapest, at A SlNCLAlRS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22
WHO WANTS A PIANO!
Good Pianos

Several Patrons Of the Concord Female Collie:
have requested my aid in securing
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22
The Christian Warrior.
THE LAST BATTLE, WOUND1NG
AND DEATH OF STONEWALL
JACKSON.

The following authentic and deeply interest
ing account Of the wounding and death OF the
great Confederate chieftain Stonewall jackson,
is taken from. the May number of the Itch
mcnd Medical Journal. No one will regret the
space it occupies in our columns. The battle
Of Charlottesville was fought on the Cd and Sd
Of May, 1868. 1t was the night of the I'd
that the dreadful accident General j. having
received his wounds at the hands of his own
men) occurred, which was the turning point in
the fortunes Of the Contderacy. We append
the account
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-09-27
THE TRUE POLICY.

We gee it stated that there are seyenty-two fac
tories in process of erection in Georgia for the
manufacture of cotton, woolen goods and calicoes.
This is step in the right direction. We must
have our capital and population engaged in va-
riety of industrial pursuits, if we would achieve
the true measure of our prosperity. Will our peo-
pie, learning wisdom by the experience of the past
enter at once upon this course, and direct their
capital and energy to other enterprises than the
single production of cotton? How we should be
gratifed to read long list of advertisements in
yitinr the formation of Joint Stock Manufacturing
Companies, and see the Legislature kept busy this
winter granting charters for them We have am
pie facilities for all purposes Of this kind, and II
the owners of water-p power ore pecuniarily unable
to avail themselves of these advantages, common
prudence suggests that they should sell to capital
| lists who can In such factories our Georgia
friends are establishing lies thet wealth of the
South Let our people raise cotton, but be sure to
| turn it into domcstics and other manufactured
goods The American protective tariff, though en-
forced for the benefit of the North, can thus sub
serve the South and make them not only rival, but
totally eclipse the New England manufacturers
| As the Government seems determined to give
| America manufacturers monopoly of the home
markets, that monopoly will become an insupporta-
BILE evil, rendering all sections and all other in
lustrial pursuits grievousy tributary to the man.
mouth corporations of the New England States,
unless the other sections turn the protective tariff
to their advantage, and make come effort to break
up the monopoly, and divide the spoil, by setting
in operation rival establishments To this end, let
the people of the South and West, unite capital
and skill from everywhere to aid them to renew
that competition with Yankee companies from
which the tariff would else exclude them.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-09-27
FROST.

IL
We have not seen any yet, but we predict that
it will be seen much earlier this year than usual
and THAT the winter viii be unconmonly severe
Our prediction is based upon the movements OF the
common Wood d-pecker. They are migratory BIRDS
arriving in this latitude late in the Spring. and
usually leave about the middle of October. Many
fine October night we have stood and listened to
them rs they migrated southwark, and frost inva-
riably came Immediately afterward. Some three
weeks ago wo heard the Wood-pecker flying South,
and we confidently look for an early frost. Inc
reader may laugh at US, but we ask suspension
ofjudgment for short time, and it will be proven
that Wood-pccker is a fine S1steorologst. Early
last Spring. VIC heard q farmer predict, that II
would be very dry Summer. he gave as rea-
son for his opinion, that he had noticed for many
years when the Summer was going to bea wet
one the wasps built their nests under the caves OF
the houses and that when the Summer was gong
to prove to be dry one, they would build along
the branches and bitches, as near to the water as
they could get; they were building their nests in
such localities this season, and the Summer would
be dry one. Wedid not laugh at him, but waited
and found that his prediction was verified.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-09-27
MORE ARRESTS.

;, On Tuesday last two young brothers, HIRAM and
wAanES T. MAJOR, were lodged in jail, charged
with horse stealing. It seems that one or both of
them took colt two years old from the plantation
Of PETER G., AcKER, on the night of the 18th inst
and carried the animal to Pickens District, where
, one Of them lives. They we're pursued, arrested
and brought to Jail as aforesaid. AS usual JOHN
r. Cochran has share of interest in the arrest
We thought this crime was on the decrease, but
recent indications point to the fact that there are
voluntary recruits almost daily to hegang of horse
thieves infesting the country. Every one should
be on the alert at this tme and assist in ensnaring
the plentiful game. -Si-.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-09-27
HE.rARcEsr SNAKE.

We devoted paragraph last week to the Won
derful snakes of Mexico but VIC are forced to
trump that trick this week. SrEKE, in his work
on the sources of the Nlc gives an account of The
death-struggles and size of snake Of the Boa
species, shot by his travelling companion, Captain
GRANT: "For yards around where he lay, grass
and bushes and saplings, and in fact, everything,
except the more fully grown trees were cut clean
off, as though they had been trimmed with On i'm
mense scythe. This monster when measured, was
ffty-one feet, two and half inches in extreme
length, while around the thickcst portion of its
body is nearly three feet thus proving, believe,
to be the largest serpent that was ever authenti-
cally heard Of" No doubt of it. Everything
African takes the lead these days.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-09-27
A FRENCH

Sapan. has discovered the means of rendering
the hardest and toughest flesh soft, namely, by
adding while boiling, two teaspoons of alcohol to
each kilogram and half of fesh Had the learn
ed gentleman made known his discovery in the
early days of the Confederacy, he would have been
voted public benefactor, and cheated the Dentists
out of many good job Of work. 1t is sad to
think, that so many of us endured all things, hoped
all things, lost all our teeth in pulling at indi-
gestible beef, got thrashing, and without money
enough to reft our grinders, are doomed to play
the s.gAn game" However, the French gentle
mans discovery will prove seryiccable tho ensuing
year
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!. pn.BLIc MEErINe..

d. another column will be found coll for the
e;tizens of this District to meet and consult over
the condition of public affairs, and give expression
as nh such matters as necessary to an intelli-
rent Representation in the General Assembly.
Heretofore, while other Districts have met In pri-
nary assemblies and pronounced their views upon
the vital issues of the hour Anderson has remain
adj uassiye and inactive. But the time and oppor-
unity is not ye. lost and trust that on Monday
of Court week therewill be q general attendance
of citizens from oil parts of the District, and that
AN unbiased and frank expression of opinion will
be given upon the policy pursued by the Legisla-
t,re NJ its recent session, and asoi view of the
i,nortant questions likely to arise for its consde-
rotion at the rcgular session. In oil probability,
one the leading topics for discussion at the next
ssssioa will be the enactment of q bankrupt law.
Are the people anxious for relief in this wise :
Or do they need relief, at all? Or is the clamor
for legislation the work of designing men, whose
;vate affairs are too deeply involved for extrlca-
t;on, These are some of the questions Tor the
.,sanls ~ consider, and upon their decision de-
nends, in great measure, the action Of their rep
reseutatiyes. Every man interested in the welfare;
~ The country should attend the proposed meet.
,ng and every one thus interested shonld let ms:
20 he heard on whatever measures are proposed
tothe meeting.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-09-27
THE ESSENCE OF MEANNEss.

An occurrence came within our knowledge dur
ing the war, which comes UP to our idea of the
perfection of meanness. A citizen of this District
was called to Richmond, on visit to sick rela-
ton in Jackson Hospital, and took with him good
supply of rations. His relative was granted q
furlough to visit home, the day after his arrival,
and he concluded to dispose of his surplus pro-
visions. He CHANGED to step into tent, where
neighbor of his, at home, was lying, so severely
wounded that he could not turn himself over
The wounded soldier was tired of hospital fare,
and knowing that his friend from Anderson had
more provisions than would last him to his home,
asked him if he could not let him have some bis
cult The man said he thought he could, and
brought him in dozen. The wounded soldier
pulled out his pocket-book, and asked him what
he charged for them. ssWell," said he, 'you may
have them for S4OO; but, could do great deal
better in the city-I could get 5000 for them."-
The soldier paid the money, the man pocketed it,
and left with the air of man who thought he had
done charitable deed. That man then owed,
now owes, and will forever owe that soldier thirty
dollars for work done. Who can wonder that
God permitted the enemies of the Confederacy to
oYerwhelm it, with such men within its borders? ?
One such would have damned Sodom.
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1866-09-27
IMPROVEMENTS.

We have rarely had occasion, since the war ter
minated, to congratulate the villagers upon any
nsterial improvement in our midst, and hence take
IN especial pleasure in commanding the enterprise
sand energy which prompted the re-ftting and re- re-
pairing of the fine building on the southern side
.og the square. In days gone by, that house was
pleasant resort for customers and loungers, and
J. occupied full share of prominence in the busi-
ness interests of the town. We trust to record its
occupancy ere long
- The Commissioners of Public Building are like
wise imbaed with the spirit of improvement, and
.haye commenced q mach needed job OF repairs
upon the, Court House.
1lszT TIE Methodist and Presbyterian churches are
Sheing renovated inside, aud supplied with useful
and tasty decorations.