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Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-08-16
FOREIGN DETAILS.

The Peace of Europe A Review Of Preliminary
Arrangements Between Prussia and Austria
Action of Louis NapoIeon-Thc Cholera i'm Eng
land-Pnrticulnrs OF the Reform Riot at Hyde
Park. London.
By the steamer Germania, with European ad-
vices to the 25th ult, have the following addi-
tional news
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-08-16

A SINGULAR CAsE.-Mr Chas r. Chambin, a.
the time he was wounded, a lieutenant in the 8th
Virginia regiment, coughed from his throat few
days since, minnie ball that had been lodged
there for more than four years. He was shot at
'Seven Pines, June l. 1862, the ball entering the
side of the nose just below the left eye. 1t was
probed four inches, and found to have passed near
perpendiculary in, scarcely missing the brain. 1t
disabled him for duty and has ever since caused
much pain in damp weather, frequently rendering
it almost impossible to swallow at ALL When
coughed up on Tuesday evening last, it seemed to
have come from just below the right ear under
the jawbone, and caused but little pain, and was
followed by no blood. 1t was an ounce mimic,
not mashed out of it's original shape although
much denied by conclusion with the bones in the
face. The coming forth of the ball caused sore
ness in the throat and giddiness in the head for
a day or two, but nothing more.
Leesbtrq Va Mirror
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-08-16
ERA. "A Paris letter of the Goth

A VICTIM OF CHOLERA "A Paris letter of the Goth
ult says:
Several cases of cholera have recently occurred
in Paris One awful instance has greatly afflicted
American residents. Miss Hanback,, young lady
from New York, who, on Wednesday evening was
riding in the Bots de Boulogne full of health and
spirits, seized with cholera in the course Of
the night, at the Hotel Wagram in the Rue de
Rivoi. Drs. Trousseau and Beylard were called
in, but in spite of their efforts the patient died in
twenty-four hours She was engaged to be mar
liep to q M. Lockwood, who is now in st Peters
burg, and can only know his loss by telegraph
The funeral took place to day A vast number Of
American residents, including Mrs Bigelow
attended,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-08-16

A QUARTER OF TwELvE.-'tBen, why We're you
out SO late last night?" "It wasn't SO. very late
only quarter of twelye!" "How dare you sit
came, and looked at my watch, IL was three
O'Clock" ''Wen, isn't three quarter OF
tWelve?"
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-08-16

A Jurors name was called bv the clerk. The
man advanced to the judges desk, and said;
Judge, should like to be excused.
1T is impossible, said the Judge, decidedly.
But Judge if you knew my reasons"
We'll, sir, what are they ;"
Slr, the fact is and the man hesitated.
Proceed continued the Judge
Wen, Judge, If l must say it, I've got the itch
The Judge being a sedate one turnedto the clerk
and said Mr. Clerk, for justice sake scratch that
mans name out, sooner than immediately and let
him go and use lphur until next term.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-08-16

We see that Mr.. Speaker Colfax has been ma
king speech to his constituents in Indiana, the
burden of which is the disloyalty of the South
still to the general government. He charges that
treason is still rampant that we not to be
trusted, and that more loyal now than
we were during the war. And he bases his opin-
ion upon two pregnant facts one is, and it seems
to be the principal one, that we did not celebrate
the fourth of July with enthusiasm, and the 9th
er, that having acknowledged the supremacy of
the government and admitted the defeat of our
cause that we claim still to have rights which the
government is bound to respect. Having been
reduced to abiect penury having been overrun
and devastated as no other country ON the face of
the earth ever suffered before, it is required of
to shout hozannas in praise of our conquerers to
acknowledge ourselves as base hypocrits, and to
dishonor the memories of our loved dead ones
We have done all that an honorable foe should
demand of us have met every requirement. made
upon us in good faith and all sincerity, have taken
an oath which no one dreams of violating-and we
honestly believe the only wish of our people 10 20
build UP our ruined homesteads, to repair our
shattered fortunes and strive to forget if posi-
BILE, the terrible scenes of the pest 1t was the
rallying cry throughout the entire North that the
war was not war of conquest or subjugation, but
to restore the Union; that so soon would &C.
knowledge the supremacy of the government of
the United States, hostilities should cease, and
the beIgerent States be restored to the Union
with all their rights and privileges. This wa
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-08-16

SOME CoTros STALK-The different journals of the
State have from time to time published communications
and extracts boastng of the prosperous growth of the
cotton crop their several sections, and giving descrp
tions of specimens which doubt worthy of note,
but which will sink into insignfcance when compared
with that given in the following communication from one
of our Dupn county friends
kENANsvII.LE, n. c.,
August 18th, 1866
Messrs Editors
During the past week I saw issue of your daily
paper communication from farmer of this county,
stating that he had cotton stalk growing on his farm
challenges any beat l. therefore, take pleasure in
informing him, through your columns, that have stalk
now growing on my farm bearing three hundred and fifty
four boles and FORMS Mr. Jacob Smith and Mr. Chancey
Smith, two reliable gentlemen there in the coun-
IT, can subst antiate this assertion.
Very respectfully,
WALTER r. BRYAN.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-08-16

By Last Nights Man-Additional Eciection Re-
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1866-08-16

THE FIRST THE SEAsoS.-We have received from
Messrs Northrop Cumming fine, large cotton bole
which has ripened and shed its contents This bole
grown the plantation Of MI. n. s. Barnes, Stan
tonburg, Edgeconbe county The fibre appears to be
rather short but is very fine, soft and silky.
This, believe is the first of the season, At least
the first We have heard of.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-19

= COUNTY REyENUE.-It is known that Their e
has been diversity of opinion about the power
of the County Courts to levy taxes on certain
sub jects and articles for County purposes The
whole difficulty has been settled by the Conven-
ton passing III Ordinance validating the acts of
the County Courts in levying taxes. and author
lzIng the County Courts at regular special
term to make such changes exemptions and dis
examinations as they may proper. The pow
er to tax all subjects the present year is express
ly granted
This action neither affirms nor denies the cor
rectness o. the late opinion of our excellent Pub
lie Treasurer but it meets the. difficulties of the
case in way, think, that will give general
satisfaction. In fact the Ordinance was passed
at the suggestion of Mr. Battle, the Public Treas
mrer.
AS the Legislature assemblies the coming Fall,
presume a new Tax Bill will be arranged.
Since writing the above, have received the
Ordinance and insert it below:
An ORDINANCE in relation 10 taratiou bv
the COuntu Court.
Whereas, conflicting opinions are entertained
In regard to the power and duty of the Courts of
Pleas and Quarter SESSIONS in levying taxes for
county purposes; and, whereas. taxes have been
imposed in various counties on different construc-
tiOns of the law Now therefore, to settle all
difficulties in regard to said powers and duties
SEC. /. BE II ordained by The delegates ofMe
people IN Contention assembled, as tottOlcS: That
the courts of Pleas and Quarter Sessions. of the
several counties of this State, "a majority of the
justices being presently stall have power during
the present year to levy taxes on such subjects
and persons within their counties as are now
taxed for State purposes and all levies by said
Courts heretofore made hereby made valid
and confirmed.
SEC 2. All such Courts, whether they have
heretofore levied not. at a general or special
tern, may make such changes determinations
and exemptions ia the ievies made by them, as
they may deem advisable.
SEC. B. The powers of the County Courts
shall only extend to those persons and subjects
which the taxes payable by the sberitfs
into the public treasury.
SEC. A. The powers. regulations and penalties
authorized and prescribed to enforce the pay
county taxes, and the sheritfs and other officers
shall be subject to like liabilities for failure or
fnalfeasance in the discharge of their duties.
SEC. 5. Whenever the justices of the courts
of pleas and quarter sessions of any county have
failed to levy taxes for the support of their in
sane prescribed in the act ratified 10th day of
March 1866. entitled, An act to secure a better
government for the insane asy um, the courts
of said Counties. {Sevcn Justices being presently
may at special regular term levy such taxes.
SEC. g. This ordinance shaia take effect from
its ratification.
Ratified 18th day of June A. D. 1866.
E. G. READE, President.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-19
state Of N. Carolina, Union county.
In Eqni,y-To Fail Term, 1866.

IN EQRt'y-IO FdW 7eTW, Ibbb.
William Hays vs.. Thos Ewbanks and wife others.
Petition to make title to Land.
1t appearing in this case to the satisfaction of the
Court that Alexander Aarant,' Rebecca @ Aarant,
David Aarant, Mary Aarant Martha Aarant,
Peter Aarant, and Elizabeth Aarant, Defendants re-
side beyond the limits of this State that process
cannot be PERSONAL yserved them, it is therefore
ordered by the Court that publication be made for
six weeks successfully in the Western Democrat,
commanding them and each of them TO be and APP
PEAR at the next of this Court TO be held for
the county of Union, at the court house in Monroe,
on the 9Th Monday after the 4th Monday In August,
$50, then and there answer plead, or demur, or
Judgment pro conesso will be against them
Witness Thomas Winchester, Clerk and Mas
ter of said court at office in Monroe the 9Th day Of
June. 1866. 4. ID. WlNCHEolEh,
22.6t 1pr adv SIO1 c. NJ. r.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-19

In Equify-To Fail Term, 1866.
Hannah Long and others VS.. Thomas Polk and
others.
Petition for'sale of Land for partition.
In this it appearing to the satisfaction Of the
Court that Hsdley Polk. Thomas Polk, Esther roik,
Mary Polk, Elizabeth Polk, VIM Polk, Shelby
Polk, Martha Cockburn, Mary Cockburn, Sherry
Cockburn, VIM Crittenden and Martha ais wfe,
defendants reside beyond the limits Of this State so
that process cannot be personally served upon them;
il is therefore ordered by be Court that publication
be made for six weeks successfully in the western
Democrat, commanding them and each of1hem to DC
and appear the next term of this Court to De ned
for The countSof Union, at he court house In Mon
roe on the 9Th Monday after the 4th Monday In
August next then AID there 10 answer, plead or
demur, or judgment pro confesso will be entered
g. Witness Thomas Winchester, Clerk and Mas
ter Of said caart at Office in Monroe, this the 18th
day Of June, 1866. L. u. "lNChEsI En-,
| 33o,e, rnr adv SI01 C.M.E,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-19

SANTA ANNA ON AFFAIRS IN MEXICO
Santa Anna has issued stirring address 10 his
coantrymen' FROM Elizabcthtown, N. j. The
General defines his position in reference to the
present aspect of Mexican politics and the re-
portsof his trucking to Macmillan. He did
not IN any manner compromise himself with the
Empire, He belonged entirely to the Mexican
Republic. He expects all Mexieans to unite
aud drive the usurpers from their soil, aud offers
his own services to the cause. monarchy in
Mexico he declares to be an impossibihty The
restoration of the Republic is the height of his
ambition. No other purpose, he says, could
draw him from retirement, and this accom-
pllshed he will return to private life.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-19

EXCUSE Us.-''J Lewis. Advertising Agent of
NewYork,'' sends US an advertisement to be pub
lished to the amount of SIS. and says he will
pay the money as soon as the advertisement is
inserted. We require the money in advance
from all Northern Advertising Agencies, and
therefore Mr. j Lewis must excuse us--we can't
trust him. This notice is intended for the bene =
fit of alb persons at the North who send ad-
vertisements unaccompanied by the cash. They
can't fool US in that way.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-19
STR AYED.

From the subscriber the 9th day of june a black
MULE, medium size, and branded U. s. on his left
shoulder. think he has made his way to South
Carolina. Any person delivering him to me or
giving me information that can get him, shall
be literally rewarded. l live i'm Cabarrus county,
six miles south of Concord, Rocky River Fac
tory. j. j. MULLLS.
June l8, 1866 pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-19

DESTRUCTIVE HURKICANE.-A very destruc-
tive storm of wind and rain occurred in Steel
Greek neighborhood, in rliis county, on Saturday
evening the 9th inst. Among the sufferers we
have heard that Mr. Z. Caruthers had four out
houses blown down, and John McCraney's stable
and crib destroyed. Several horses and
cattle destroyed, and the roads aud woods
strewn with fallen timber. A great deal of fenc-
ing was thrown down. the growing crops of wheat
and oats much injured, and the fields considera-
bly, washed. The storm extended over space
of about 4 miles in length and two in breadth.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-19

HORSE THIEF CAUGHT.-A white man call
ing himself j. p. Phelps committed to the
Jail of this county last week, the charge of
horse stealing. On last Monday night he stole
Tor at least they were found in his possession)
horses and mules from Martin Icehower and An
drew Plaster near. this place. He was pursued
to near Camden, S. c.. and captured. We learn
that Phelps had been stopping at the Hotel here
for some time past. and it is thought he has been
engaged in horse stealing, in this neighborhood.
Gsring the past Winter and Spring.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-19

ANOTHER MILIfARY COMMISSION sne.
cial order to convene military commission, at
Raleigh the 18th inst for trial of the officers
Of the treedmen's bureau, who were arrestedGAt
the instance of Gems. Steedman and Fullerton,
has been issued by the department. The
delnquents>are Gen Whittlesey, Nj jors Wick
ersham, Mann and Seely aud Capts. Rosen-
Grams and CLAWS. Gen. Turner is TIE presiding
officer
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-19
Office N. G. Railroad Co.,

The Seventeenth Annual Meeting of the Stock
holders of the North Carolina Railroad Company,
will be held in the town of Hillsborough Thurs
day the 10Th Of July next.
Stockholders who cannot attend in person will
please send their proxies.
June 18th. ~ F. A. stage, Sec'y.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-19
CHARLOTTE MARKET, June Is, 1866.

CUKRECTFD BY STENnOUSE z MACAULAY.
During the past week the Cotton market was very
unsettled, and but few bales sold at 2s4 to 80
for middling grades, closing nominally Saturday
at the latter figure, being advance of two cents
Oh the previous weeks quotations, caused princi-
pally by The advance in the price of gold.
Corn is in demand at ST. so to 81 60 per bushel.
Within the past-month a considerable quantity has
been brought here from Norfolk by merchants,
and sold readily at 81 so per bushe adding on the
cost of sacks about % cts each.
Flour $l2 SO to Sl4 per barrel, Peas ST. 80 and
Oats 81 per bushel, Bacon l64 TO 49, Lard 20.
Fresh Butter 20 to 25 cents, Chickens IS to 80.
Liverpool Salt 81 IS per sack.
Gold 42l to IS premium.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-19
Ma WAY

From the subscriber, sometime in June, 1865, an
indentured white apprentice named Samuel G. Jen-
nings, aged about IL years. AL persons are fore
warned from harboring said.boy credting him
on my account, as he left me without permission.
A reward of FIVE cents, but no thanks, will be paid
for his return to me. .THOS. RUSSELLs
June Is. 1866.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-19

NEW York, June 13.-Col. Roberts has
issued proclamation to the Irish Republican
army advising the members to return to their
homes until fresh campaign is inaugurated at
no distant day. He recommends this Sin view
OF the unexpected oppressive measures of the
United States Executive at Washington, to
crush cooperative movements FOR the liberation
of Ireland "
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-19

MEBANESVILLE, n. @. -
new term begins on the 25th ofJuly next For
the accommodation of young men who cannot lake
CIAL DEPARTMENT has been organized.
For terms address COL. WIN. BINGHAM,
June 49, 1885 I'm Mebanesville, NO.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-19

na% at an exhibition Of Tobacco in Louis
vile, Ky Several States being represented the
premium hogshead of leaf sold for IS so per ID.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-19

WASHINGTON, June l3-General Howard
has received an inspectors report from South
Carolina, which says there is great scarcity OF
provisions in the interior, and fully three months
supplies will be needed before he crops are
harvested Unless relief comes from the GOV
ernment, many plantations will be abandoned.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-19
FOR SALE.

Two fine HORSES, young, and excellent saddle and
carriage Horses. viii be sold singly or together
Apply at this Office.
June Is, 1866
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-19
NOTICE.

The undersigned have left all their Notes and Ae.
counts in the hands of Mr. James II. Henderson OF
this city. where we hope all that owe US will call
and settle, as soon as they can, we need money.
KOOPNANN Il PHELPS !.
June IL, 1866. At
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-19

CONGRESSIONAL EXPENSEs.-ln the House
of Representatives, the 9th, the Speaker
presented letter from the Secretary of the
Treasury transmitting astatement of the amount
paid for salary and mileage to the members of
the thirty-eight Congress. The mileage paid
to Senators Sl24, lOS, and.the salary $780,
723-total S423,S3 The mileage paid to
members Of the House was S3l5,O54, aud the
salary 81, l49, lO5-total 81 AGA, 100 Senator
Conness received for mileage Sll l24, and SEN
ators Harding and Nesmth, of Oregon, received
+ior mileage 1896 each. Senator's Nye and
Stewart received for mileage SIS, 622 each but
this was only for one session, being at the rate
Of 81 L PA for the Congress The Massachusetts,
Senators received for mileage s739 EACH The
smallest sum received for mileage was BY Sena-
tor johnson, of Maryland, SGT 20. Of the
California members, Mr. Cole received slO,54o,
and Shannon slo,692. The Oregon member,
Mr. Mcbride, received for mileage 1881. -
Mr. Cole, the delegate from Washington Terri
tory, received Sl2,0S9, and Wallace, the dele
gate from Idaho, ST., 1874. The smallest sum
received for mileage was s64, by Henry Winter
Davis.
In addition to these amounts, each member
receives six thousand dollars per annum as
salary, and they are trying to have it advanced
to ten thousand dollars. That's the way the
peoples money goes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-19

DIsrILLATIoN. Mt will be seen by the pro-
been offered to prevent the distation of grain
in this State Mr. Patterson, of Caldwell county,
is the author of the resolution, and the people in
certain sections " no are suffering for bread will
thank him. The subject has been referred to a
special committee. -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-19

D The Rev. Henry Ward Beecher, although
a sort of fanatic, has the honesty to say some
very truthful things occasionally In recent
sermon in Brooklyn, N. Y. he said a
II consider the doctrines brought forward in
the House of Representatives by Mr. Stevens,
though followed in their entirety. thank God by
very few, | think them to be the doctrines of Be-
lial. leading them to destruction. The North
had chance to show grace, and love, and mag
nanimity. How | I"nged to see it! Both Con
gress and the President should have been pressed
to Union. Lad hoped to see the North showing
her superiority in Christian noblrness and gen
erous forgiveness. But ! have been disap-
pointed''
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-19

In Iredell county, on the 9th inst, Mr. William
Riley, aged 81 years, / 0 months and II days.
In Salisbury, on the 4th instant Mr. Thomas Nc
Nicely, aged 10 years.
In Raleigh, on the 18th inst, Miss Anna P. Saun-
ders, daughter of Hon r. NJ Saunders
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-19
Latest News.
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, June l5-The Senate finance CON-
mlttee have fixed the cotton at cts per
pound. Probably the two Houses will compromise
on three cents. The general principles of the House
bill are not altered.
The President returned the bill Incorporating the
Ne" York and Montana Iron Milling Compa nv with
his objections. The President thinks the bill gives
monopoly to a corporation of unknown corpora
ters to the deriment of settlers who have the right
to claim lands under the homestead law.
In the House. a committee appointed to in
vestgase the facts of Mr. Rousseau's assault on Mr.
Grinnell to report the same, with resolutions look
ing to the vindcation of the dignity of the House
and the protection Of members.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-19

nar report gained circulation in Washington
last week that Judge Underwood had been murder
ed in Virginia, but of course il was false.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-19

NOTlCE.-We charge five dollars Ito be paid
in advance) for announcing candidates for office.
No exceptions made in any case
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-19
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Annual Meeting of the N. C. Railroad Company
Mule Strayed-J J Mullis.
Bingham School at Meblnesville, n. t.
Two Horses for sale.
Runaway notice-Thomas Russell.
Court Orders-T D Winchester, c. N. E.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-19

Attention is directed to the following card
from the committee having control of $500 for
distribution
Es- The Ladies' Fair at Baltimore has con-
tributed $500 for distribution in Mecklenburg
county. 1t is iaendea COR destitute Confederate
soldiers, not able to work; and for the widows
and children of deceased soldiers, not otherwise
provided for.
Application for relief may be made to John
Wilkes or to Gen Barringer, one or both of whom
may readily be found in Charlotte.
D. Ii. HILL,
VIM. JOHNSTON,
JoHN WILKES,
RuFUs BARRINGER
Charlotte, June Is, 1866. Committee.