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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27

THE GREAT INvENTIoN-The greatest In.
vention o. the present century in firearms, was
made by MIR John Gill; a matt: of Ncwbern, in
the year 1929. Mr. 6 thu year, invented the
revolver, constructing arm on that principal
which fired fourteen balls in rapid succession
and with great force. The principle was per-
haps discovered some years ago In Europe, but
this was the first effort that had ever been made
in America 20 apply il, and so far as MIR Gill is
concerned, was purely original with him. His
invention, however, We learn from reliable
authority, was lost to >bim by conversation he
had few years after its date with Mr. Colt, the
celebrated pistol man at Washington City. In
this conversation he very injudiciously explain
ed the principle to Mr. e., who went home and
cheated him out of his fortune by constructing
an arm on the same principle, but very inferior,
upon which he applied and obtained patent,
claiming at tue same time to be the originator
of the rotary principle as supplied to firearms.
Mr. Gill, it seems, an unassuming modest
mechanic in moderate circumstances and but
little known, whose obscurity forbade his max
ing fuss about it, and thus Mr. Colt, the astute
New Englander, became the great man and DIR
Gill died and was forgotten.
Now if Mr. Colt was of our way of thinking,
he would seek OUT the descendants of Mr. G.. and
make them a handsome donation out of his
prineely estate which he has made out of the ST.
perior genius Of his victim.
The above facts We have re-ebtained from old
citizens of this city, who are cognizant of the
same, and they form interesting item of his
tory which we trust the historian will not forget.
-Nenbern Times.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27
THE RESPONSIBILITY CT HOTEL KEEPERS

THE RESPONSIBILITY cE HOTEL KEEPERS.
"A recent decision of the Supreme Court rela-
tive to the responsibility of hotel keepers for the
safety of the property of their guests seems en-
inently just, and should be the law eVeryw here.
The case in which the decision was rendered
was that of John A Bigeow u.s.. Adolphus
Lackenmeyer. The defendant is proprietor of
the Lafarge House. On the 23d Of September
the plaintiff, while guest at the house, had bis
entered burslarousIy aud gold watch,
two gold rings and scarf pin, and $500 in
money stolen therefrom, making total loss Of
$3.50, for which he brought action. The de-
PENDANT claimed that plaintiff sustained the loss
through his own gross negligence, and because
he did not comply with the rules and regula-
tons of the house, Of which he had due notice.
Plaintiff testified that he bolted the door Of his
room on retiring, and that there closet in
the room in which could be secreted.-
The court charged that the notice shown to
have been upon the door of the room, in CON-
plance with the statute, requiring all valuables
to be deposited in the safe, did not apply to a
watch, or pin, or a ring worn by the individ-
ual, nor to such reasonable amount Of money
as man required about his person in travelling,
and, to render hotel keepers liable for their loss,
these need not be deposited in the safe. The
jury gave verdict for plaintiff for $525.-
Richmond Times.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27
r. PRITCHARD g. CO.,

DIR. PRITCHARD g. CO.,
Take occasion inform the PUBLIC and their friends
that they constantly receiving, selling and bar
terng
First Glass Family Groceries,
And buying all manner of current Produce.
NEXT DOOR TO HIS OLD STAND,
Opposite The Court House.
Ra~ Don't be mistaken in the place. -JSa
All Goods offered for sale will be sold as CHEAP,
if cheaper, than the same quality of articles can
be had in this market
We most respectfully assure all families who may
favor US with their patronage, that their confidence
Will not De betrayed an sappiieS VIII pe iousa 10
ed. H. NJ. PRlTCHARD,
W. s. BRYAN.
March &c. 1866 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27

GOVERNMENT MONEY IN THE SOUTH -
The former collector of customs at Newbern, N.
c, in reply to an invitation to return to the gov
eminent the amount of money he had on hand
when that State seeded, replies that the money
was deposited BY him at the time with the de-
postary at Wilmington, and eEcloses his receipt
for the amount, 81 OPS The funds were after
wards con6scated by the Confederate Govern
meut. The reply does not satisfy Commission
er Sargent, who has directed proceedings to be
instituted for the recovery of the money Sim
liar proceedings, it is stated, will at once be
commenced against all public officers in the
South who at the commencement of the rebel
lion had government funds in their possession,
and failed to return them to the Treasury.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27

SMALL POx.-This disease is prevailing over
the country generally, and especially in towns.
We have heard of no case in this community, but
we think it would be we'll for all to be on their
guard, and adopt precautionary measures as far
possible. The mixing up and promiscuous
visiting practced by negroes. as well as careless
ness, may spread the diseasesin neighborhoods
tuwns at any time.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27
State Of North Carolina,
TREASURY DEPARTMENT, !
RALEIGH, March 81, 1865.
To Holders OF Coupons of North Ca
rAlina Rnnhs

By an Act OF the General Assembly of North Ca
rolina, ratified March 10Th, 1906, am directed to
prepare and sell for not less than par, Bonds of the
State running thirty-our years with coupons bear
ing six per cent Interest payable semi annually, of
the denomination of Sl00, $500 and $1,000, princi-
pal and interest untaxable for the purpose of pay
ing Coupons now due and to become due in 1896,
and Bonds due and to fall due in 1866. By author
iy vested in the Public Treasurer, l designate New
York as the place of payment.
Parties entitled DESTROYS of efecting the
change authorized in said Act, will please COM
municate to me at the amount and character
of the securities which they wish to be funded, in
order that may know the number and denomina-
ton of the Bonds which will be required. After the
engraver shall inish the blanks, the Bonds will be
prepared for issue with little delay.
Unde. advice of the Attorney General, coupons Of
Bonds issued since but under Acts passed before
May goth, 1861, will be funded under the Act of
March 10TH 1866: Provided their identity is estab.
lished by being cut from the Bonds in my presence
provision necessary on account Of the similarity
to other coupons issued since May goth, 1861.
KEMP P. BATTLE,
Public Treasurer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27
HE hEvENuE LAw.--We publish, in full,
toe Tax Law passed by the late Legislature. Il
will be found useful for future reference
MA.7RTED

In this town. on the goth instant, by Rev. A. w.
Miller, Mr. Thomas R. Tate to Miss Mary Cornelia
daughter of Charles Overman, Esq.
In this county, on the LIST inst, by Rev e Rock.
well, Mr. Thos Brewer of Michigan, to Miss Harriet
Ochfer.
In this county, the 18th of March, 1860, BY
the Rev G Jones, Mr. Drew Lawing to Miss Took
McGee daughter of Mr. Bob MCGEE,
In Cabarrus county, on the 18th inst, by N. G..
+" nite, Esq, Mr. VIM Lee to MrsAdeline Tucker.
In Mcdowell county. on the 9Th inst, by Rev d
carpenter, Mr. Geo w Bates to Miss Jane West.
Also, Mr. Alex West to Miss Lucinda Bates.
In Greensboro, on the l4th inst, Arch'd G Carter,
ESQ., to Miss Margaret, daughter of Prof. Sterling.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27
CHARLOTTE MARKET, March 2e, 1866
CORRECTED BY STENnoUsE l. MAcAULAY.

CORRECTED STENnoUsE MACAULAY.
Cotton is still dull and irregular, with declin-
ing tendency. We notice sales of 81 bales during
the week at Is to % cents specie, and % to Est
currency. A few bales sold on Saturday at 2o1
specie.
Flour Sl4 to SIS per barrel; Corn 81 40 to Sl;4s
in demand Peas 81 35 to 81 40; Seed Oats 81 25;
Bacon l6 TO 10; Corn Whiskey and Apple Brandy
So Is to 81 SO; Tobacco unsound % to 35, line IS
to 80.
Brown Sugar 90 to 25 Coffee 40; Hyson Tea
ST. so 10 81 per pound: Sorghum Molasses so; Nails
to l2t, to size; Farming Iron to 10.
Gofd l2< to 1928
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27

ORANGE SUPERIOR CoURr.-We learn that at
the Superior Court for Orange County. held last
week by Judge Gillian nine negroes and two
white men whipped for larceny. Mr.. Settle
appeared for the State. Negro testimony was
adlNRted between negroes, as heretofore.
This promises well as the beginning of gen
eral ''cleaning up.'' Even the first round Of the
Courts, if justice should be thus administered,
will have happy effect in restraining vice and
crime.-RaLeigh Standard.
A little more public whipping of rascals of all
colors will do more to break. up the stealing bust
ness than nything else. Negroes are not treat
ed different in this respect from white persons
both are liable to public whipping for certain
offences.
The Wilmington Dispatch says that the Coun-
ty Court of New Hanover bad five negroes whip
ped for stealing, and soon after the whipping two
soldiers appeared in the Court Room with a YER
bal order from officer of the Freedmau's Blu
reau to arrest the Sheriff The Chairman told
them that the Court could not recognize verbal
order, whereupon the soldiers retired. The Chair
man afterwards explained the law to the Bureau
Officers and showed that white man would have
been whipped for similar offence. 1t seems
that the officers would not take the responsibility
of further interfering with the Court.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Notice to GUARDIANSHIP Maxwell, Clerk
Family Groceries, &c DIR Pritchard l. Co,
Town Election-S. A Harris, Mayor.
Town Taxes-T W. Dewey, Town Clerk.
z. B. Vance, Attorney at Law.
Save Cost-Dowd i Johnston.
Notice of Public Treasurer.
Bank of Cbarlotte-W. A. Williams Cashier.
Wilmington & Weldon Bailroad.
Shocs-Barriuger, Wolfe Co.
Shot Guns-H B Williams.
Attention BIacksmiths-J i Brown 4 Co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27
Town Election.

In accordance with the provisions of an Act pas
sed at the recent session of the Legislature,
election will be held the Court House the first
Thursday in April, for the acceptance rejection
OF the amended Charter of the City Of Charlotte,
s,assed at said session.
All persons qualified to vote for Mayor, will be
entitled to vote said election. Those voting for
the Charter will vote ticketwith the word 'adopt-
ed" and those voting against the acceptance will
vote "rejected."
SAML. A. HARRIS, Mayor.
March 26, 1866 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27
LEMON IIIcE IN D1pTHERIA Doctor Re

LEMON JUICE IN Observation-Disclosures Re-
villout, in paper presented last summer to the
French Academy of Medicine, asserts that lemon
Juice is one of the. most eficacious medicines
which Can be applied in diptheria, and he re-
lates that when he was dresser in the hospital
his own life was saved by its timely application.
He got three dozen lemons and gargled his
throat with the juice, swallowing little at the
same time, in order to act on the more deep.
seated parts DR. r. has noted eleven cases of
complete success obtained by this method of
treatment
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27
Wilmington & Weldon Railroad.
OFFICE CHIEF ENGINEER AND SUPERINTENDENT
WILMINGTON, March %, 866. !
CHANGE OF SCHEDULE.

On and after the 25tb inst, trains will run over
this road as follows: .
NAIL AND PASSENGER TRAINS,
Leave Wilmington daily at 80 p. N.
Arrive at Godsboro at 46 A. M.
Arrive at Weldon at 10 A, M,
Leave Weldon daily at 30 p. d.
Arrive at Goldsboro at IL d,
Arrive at Wilmington at 45 A, NJ
FREIGHT AND PASSENGER TRAINS.
Leave Wilmington daily except Sundays at A. N.
Arrive at Goldsboro' at 80 r. NJ
Arrive at Weldon at 80 I'm.
Leave Weldon daily, except Sundays, at a. y.
Arrive at Goldsboroa at IL ~ =
Arrive at Wilmington at 40 :. ~.
The Mail Trains make close connections through
10 New York and Charleston by Inland ana pay
routes; also with Raleigh and CASTOR trains.
Trains leave Goldsboro at A. NJ and r. III.
going West and Is A. NJ. going East. Trains
from the w est arrive at Goldsboro at ~ 40 a. u.
ana = AZ A. M.-from. the East at IS p. N.
All dry goods and light groceries will be carried
M ,bese daily Freight trains, and close connections
,.;ti he made with trains The N C. Railroad, daily
srcent Sundays. Goods by Steamers will be sent
Seward the day after rhey received into the
warehouse. No extra charge by this train, which
e hone our patrons old az well as new, will notice
2 We do not underbid our neghbors, but work as
low as any, and will deliver promptly as the BEST
and claims for loss or damage will be adjusted az
once, if presented according to our rules:
1-a5 Engineer and Superintendent
March 90; 1856 lp 5a
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27

The New York Tribune says that the taxes
in this country are heavier than ever
were borne by any other Thirty Millions Of peo-
pie on earth. Adding our State and munich pal
to our National taxes, and they amount to not
penny less than $40 each per annum for the
whole American people.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27

Gs- Attorney General Speed has decided that
the fact of having served under the Confederate
government as mail contractor oremail carrier
does not of itself, debar person from taking the
test oath, nor from taking contract for carrying
the mail under the Federal government, provided
there be no other obstacle to bis taking the re-
quired oaths laid down in the Act Of Congress of
1862. In other words, the having been mail
contractor or a mail carrier (Which employments
are not considered ctiees) does not bring the
person within any one of the fourteen exceptions
of the Presidents rocamation.-RaleighS Stan
dard.
The above is the answer of the Standard to our
question whether or lot the Department requires
mail carriers to take the test oath. What we
want to learn is, whether the Department consd-
ers mail carrier an c6icer of the Government,
and therefore required to take the oath.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27

How TO KNOW EMIT is generally thought
that the feminine dress has no particular signif-
cameo; but some one skilled in the art of female
attire makes the following statement in regard
to long ribbons hanging round the neck: When
the girls wear the ends hanging in front it
means "the lady is married." over the right
shoulder, that "she is engaged" over the left
shoulder, that "she has fellow coming to see
her, but isn't engaged" and down the back it
means, "Boys came follow me" If she doesn't
wear any at all, it means she sis engaged"
and don't wish to have anything to do with
"any other fellow"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27

JEFFERSON DAvIs-The Norfolk Virginian
of the 2lst says:
"This distinguished but unfortunate gentle
man still remains under the same rigid course
of Imprisonment adopted shortly after his in
generation, which has not been relaxed in the
slightest. In the evening, and occasionally
during the daytime, he may be seen walking
around the parapet in charge of the officer of the
day and file of soldiers Very few see him,
as, in his daily walks he is taken to the most
obscure portions of the fortress, and, return
ing, is conducted Immediately to his cell by a
plank walk which connects the balcony Of Car
roll Hall with the parapet. Though bis name
is seldom mentioned, he has the cordial sym,
pathy of many who naturally feel deep interest
in his life and fate"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27

We have large lot of Moulds, Bar and Horse
Shoe Iron, which are Offering to sell greatly be-
low the market price. You will save money by
calling to see US before buying your Iron.
j. L. BROWN & Co.
March 26, 1865 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27

The London Times says that the courage and
decision exhibited by President johnson in re-
fusins his assent to the Freedmee's Bureau bill
confirms the respect in which his policy has
been held in. England, and will entitle him to
credit as one Of the ablest statesmen who have
ever conducted a great nation successfully
through perilous crisis by frmness, modern
ton and wisdom
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27

On MARRYING.-Some fellow who seems to
think we'll of the 'institution," dscourses Of
marrying. Hear him
Get married young man, and be quick about
it, too! Don't wait for the Millennium hoping
that the girls may turn to Angels, before you
trust yourself with -one of them.
A pretty thing you'd be alongside an angel,
would'nt yeu-you brute Don't wait another
day, but right now-this very night ask some
nice, Industrious girl to 60 into partnership With
you, to help clear your pathway of thorns, and
plant it with flowers. Suppose she "kicks"
you, don't you know, you block head, that there
is such thing as trying again, and that the
"minnows" having bitten at the hook and run
away, there is now a chance to catch better
fish? Marrying won't hurt you-it won't. It'll
sew the buttons on your shirt, and mend your
breeches and your manners too-it will
Going to get out Of this subjugated country,
aud try your fortune in Mexico or Brazil, are
you? Well if you will 90, take somebody with
you who will love and care for you, where all
others may be Indifferent to your welfare. But
don't goat least, for time. Get married !!
There never better time, for We are all
suhjusated rebels together, and no ope VIII
SNAKE remarks" about the scantlness OF your
wardrobe, or the coarseoess of your furniture.
You can cut the wood, and she can do the COOK.
ing, with nice little stove that won't cost
much.
Plenty of freedwomen to wash and iron, and
clean up generally. Stop your whining about
being poor, aud get married
Stop drinking whiskey, chewing and smoking
tobacco and playing cards, and save the money
thus foolishly-worse than foo!ishly spent:
Your wife-that is to be-will take care OF
your savings, and furnish you in return with
woman affection, and pure coffee to warm your
frozen nature.
Get married-you especially who are 10 the
1sear and yellow leaf of bachelorism, and il
you don't may you freeze to death some of these
cool nights. You ought to freeze, you good-for.
nothing buttonless creature
The above advice will do very we'll, provided
| the man or woman has a house to shelter them
or some good prospect of making liviog,]
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27

A Savannah paper is afraid the raising of
Rice is at an end, and pictures the rice lands
degeneratiog into unproductive swamps. 1t
says the white man cannot, and the black man
,will not, cultivate the swamp plantations. 1t
therefore goes for q compulsory cultivation Of
fham
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27

SHIPPING TO CuARLEsToN.-We have at
length line of steamers ready to ply between
Columbia and Charleston. The experiment
has been more than once made heretofore, and
without success. Its success now will depend
upon the within of the people We have not
the faintest idea what the result will be- York.
yil{e En0uiy.er
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27
NOTICE TO GUARDIANS.

All Guardians who have bonds filed in Mecklcn-
burg County Court, and have not renewed them
within the last three years. hereby notified that
unless they are renewed at April Term of said
Court, process will be issued against each one fail
ing, which will be attended with cost a
WIN. MAXWELL, Clerk, =
March &C. 1866 2t II
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27

ECLIPSE OF THE MooN.-There will be a
total eclipse Of the moon on the evening Of the
3Oth instant. It will begin at FIVE minutes past
nine, and will reach its total at twelve minutes
past ten o'clock. 1t will be visible throughout
the United States.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27

LATER FROM EURoPE-The steamship Aus
tralasian, with Liverpool dates to the 10th, has
arrived. The following is summary of the
news:
Enq1and-Tbe shareholders of the Atlantic
Telegraph Company unanimously adopted re-
solution approving the arrangements made by
the Directors with the Anglo-Apercan COM
pany, etc, for laying the cable this year. Up
wards of one hundred miles of cable are being
laid per week, and June 18th is fixed upon as
the time for the Great Eastern to leave Sheer
ness. Undimiuished confidence is generally ex-
pressed in the success of the scheme.
President Johnson's speech at Washington,
on the 22d ultimo, was very generally applauded.
The Times warmly eulogizes it. The Daily
News gives it qualified approval and bitterly de-
nounces Bancroft's Grafton.
In the London Bankruptcy Court application
was made for the release from custody of George
N Sanders, prisoner for debt. His debts
exceed 100000. His bankruptcy is attributed
to his disappointment in the execution of con-
tract with the Confederate Government for
building iron plated vessels. There was no OF
position to his release, but owing to some nfor
mality the matter was postponed.
ke1ond-The Irish police continue to carry
out their extraordinary powers with great vigor
The police still searching for Stevens 10
Dublin.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27

n 1t would be well for all to remember that
the Stay Law passed by the Legislature. and pub
ished last week. does not apply to any debt con-
tracted since the first day of May. 1865. Debts
contracted since that time may be recovered in
the old fashioned, equitable way.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27

II say, Pat, are you digging out hole in that
onion bed?" "No, says Pat, II am digging out
the earth, and leaving the hole"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27

NC. BoNDs.-In another column will be
found an important notice from the Public Trea-
eurer concerning North Carolina State Bonds.
All holders of these Bonds are interested, and
their attention is directed to this notice.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27
Bank of Charlotte. N. G..

The Stockholders of this Bank will convene at
the Banking house, in Charlotte, on Thursday the
! 9th of April, 1866. full representation, either
in person or by proxy, is desired
w. A. WILLIAMS,
March &c, 1866. At Acting CASHIER.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27
Just deceived.

large stock of well selected SHOES. Call ant
see them before buying.
March ss 1895
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27

SSow.--There small sprinkle of snow
here on Sunday night and Monday morning. but
it melted as fast as it touched the ground.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27

e The n. Y. Post # Tuesday last says
there has been great fall in the price of Dry
Goods IN tha. city. The decline ranges from 25
to 100 per cent. The Post closes its notice thus:
There is a very general feeling of insecurity
in business circles, amounting almost to panic
i'm some quarters, and this adds to the depression
Nobody questions the policy of selling, but the
public, and particularly the men in business, do
not readily buy
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27
Just Received,

Some fine SHOT GUNS, which will sell low fol
cash. II. B. WILLIAMS.
March &c, 1866.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-27
Last Notice.

The time for returning Town Taxes will expire
the 3lst day of this month. Parties failing to
make returns by that time will be charged double
tax upon their State returns
T. w. DEWEY,
March 80 1866 Town Clerk.