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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-09

II We are not in the habit of abiding to pri-
vate letters that We receive either approving or
referring to course public journalist but
we will say that within the last few days we have
received many letters from some of the best and
ablest citizens of the State (men who fought and
suffered for the Confederate cause) cordially en-
dorsing suggestion that candidates for the
Legislature should not pledge themselves in ad-
vance against the proposed Constit utional amend
ment, but be free to hereafter circumstances
and the welfare of the people may seem to demand.
1t would be we'll for candidates to remember
that pledges easily made but sometimes hard
to redeem.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-09
MAHHTHD.

In this town, the I'd inst, at the Baptist
Church, by the Rev. Mr.. Griffith, Capt. G Fl Ems to
Miss Annie E Brewer, of Norfolk, Va.
IN this county, on the I'd inst, by Ross, Esq,
Mr. R Alexander to Miss Jane Wilson, daughter
of Mr. Alburtis Wilson.
In Concord, ON the 4th inst, Mr. J NJ Cross of
Raleigh to Miss Jennie c., daughter of Col
Wallace.
In Philadelphia, on the 4th inst, Mr. Richard N
Tiddy of Newbern. N c., formerly of Charlotte, to
Miss Ollie Smith
la Granville county, on the LIST Lst., Rev. w Mob
Roberts of the N. G. Conference, Methodist Protes-
tant Church, to Miss Mary Hicks.
In York District, on the 25th ultmo, Mr. Samuel
Wallace to Miss Harriet Cook.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-09

REVIvING THEIR SOCIETIEs.-Several of the
Counties are revivng their County Agricultural
Societies. Is it not time Mecklenburg, the leader
in enterprise and public spirit, should be moving!
Our County society should not be permitted to
die out We know that the agricultural interest
is languishing under the difficulties by which it is
surrounded-but should we quietly fold our
hands and let the weeds grow? In times before
the war our Fairs attracted good deal of atten
ton, and many pleasant unions were enjoyed
Let restore those good old days. as far we
can, by reviving much of the past good
friends the '.Yanks" have left US the means to do
so with. Our land is still here, as fertile as ever
and our energy and brains can still be employed
in their cultivation and Identification. All will
admit that the Society, with its fairs, did good
and it will do so again. Then let the President,
that was, make application to the Federal author
tiles to have the grounds returned, and soon
that is done call meeting, and if we cannot have
a fair this fall we can the next.-Daily Times.
We heartily join the Times in calling for re-
sival of the Mecklenburg Agricultural Society.
We hope the Executive Committee will meet this
week and take steps to organize the Society.
If the proper exertions made, think the
authorities at Washington would give the Society
all the remaining hospital buildings on the Fair
Grounds unsold. The Editor of the Times and
ourself will do all in power to assist the Elk
ecutive Committee ard old officers in revivng the
Society. Now is the time to move in the matter.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-09

SAD CAsUALTY.-It is with pain that we
announce the death of Mr. Hermann II Kreuder,
who, with his uncle, had in charge the lower
store of Messrs Calnan and Kreuder, on Gervais
street. 1t appears that the young man had
Welded to sudden ALTERATION of mind, cause
less as it was unaccountable, (for it was only a
moment before that he was in laughing CONVEX
sation with his friends,) and retiring to rear
room, he seized a small revolver, knelt down,
and exclaimpg in an unnatural manner "this is
my last prayer" put the weapon against his
breast and fired. Friends present gathered
around him, but he remarked, gentlemen, am
a dead man." and without any other observation,
in few moments expired. The deceased was
young man of generous impulses, and had
many warm friends in Columbia, who will mourn
the sad incident which has deprived them of a
com panion Columbia Cdrolimian.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-09
CHARLOTTE MARKET, Oct. 8, 1866.

CORRECTED BY STENHoUsE, MAcAULAY & Co.
About ESQ bales Cotton were sold in this market
last week at figures ranging from 35 to SO cents.
Towards the close of the week prices declined, and
CD Saturday al2 was about the top of the market.
Flour Sl4 TO SIS per barrel-good supply on
band. Wheat 81 SO to So
Corn ST so to ST. 60-good supply wilma pros
pect of decline. Peas ST. Is to 81 30. Oats so to
90 in demand
Bacon 20 to 81.
Trade was very brisk last week, and good prices
were obtained for produce generally
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-09
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Statement Of the First National Bank of Charlotte
New Stock of Goods-Elias Cohen.
New Goods &c-J Baxbaum Il Co.
Railroad Stock for sale-F Dewese, Admir-.
Land for sale-A Orr.
Thorough bred Horse for sale-J Nicely.
Auction Sales A Harris Anctioneer.
Commission Merchants-Burneti, McInnis Earl,
New York.
Commission Observation-Disclosures, Black L Co, New
York.
Land Agency-W Alexander Texas.
Dwelling House. opposite the Episcopal Church for
sale--Apply at this Office.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-09
AUCTION SALE.

There will be sold at the Public Square, on Tues
day, October 9th, commencing at 10 o'clock a.. m,
a large lot of
NEW WINDOW SASH,
with Glass. Blinds suitable for the windows.
House Doors, Closet Doors, Sliding Doors. Also,
to suit the above, Door Hinges, Pulleys for Win
dows and Sliding Door Fixtures and Locks.
ALSO
One Horse, one Cow, one Carriage, Wagon, Harness,
&c, &c. Also, one complete Tobacco Press.
s. A. HARRIS, Auctioneer.
October 8, 1865.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-09

NEW ENGLAND MoRALs.-The Springfield
(Mass.) Union says that "sensualism, in all its
most beastly and disgusting forms of licentious-
ness and profigacy, is on a rapid increase in all
parts of New England cities and towns and no.
body can blink it out of sight without doing
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-09

- Elk Gov. Perry Of South Carolina, in let
ter to New York mass meeting makes the fol-
lowing truthful remarks:
I'm regard to the freedmen, there is DISPOSE
ton everywhere to protect them in their persons
and property, and our laws in South Carolina
will soon be altered so as to give them the right
to testify in all cases. and be tried as white men
are. This has already been done in many of the
Southern States. 1t is impossible for the Cen
eral Government to continue for any length of
time its guardianship for the negro. This must
devolve on the State Governments and the peo-
pie among whom they live. Moreover, the freed
men will soon find that the Southern people are
their best friends. They stand in need of their
labor, and must employ them. The experience
of the last twelve months proves unquestionably.
that the negro has done better, and have been
better cared for. where there was military gar-
rson or Freedmcn's Bureau. The only places
where there has been any disturbance in South
Carolina or the other Southern States have been
where there an interference Cd the part of the
military authorities.
1t was to be hoped that after slavery was abol-
ished all agi alton about the negro would cease.
There is no purpose or wish on the part of the
Southern States to restore slavery, if they had
the power of doing So Nor is there any feeling
of no stility on the part of the Southern people
towards the negro. He behaved well. generally
during the war, and was faithful to his master.
Time will show concusively that he has not been
benefited class by freedom. There may be
some individual exceptions. But people they
destined TO go as the Indian did. when brought
in contact with the white man. No people in
creased more rapidly than they did in slavery,
and none will diminish faster in freedom.
If all the children in New York City were
turned loose to provide for themselves how many
would live, prosper and do we'll! The negroes
improvdent children, and require the
guardian protection of some almost as much
they do. The aged and helpless will soon
perish 1t is popularity of the negro charac-
ter that they will not wait on each other and take
of each other in sickness, unless made to do
so
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-09

UNLUcKY WEDDING DAYs.-Every nation is
more or less troubled with superstitious fears re-
speeding marriage and death. Days and months
are singled out unlucky for marriage, and are
avoided as steadily and persistently as if a dread
something stood before them in the future. 1t is
the same in regard 10 death on certain days, and
the after happiness misery Of the deceased Is
made to depend greatly on the season and the day
in which they shake off the mortal coil. The
nations of Northern Europe seem to cling to these
supersttions longer than any Others, and the
Scotch people probably longest of all. With
them, even to this day, Saturday is an unlucky
day for marriage, and none are performed On that
day, and very few Sunday. The last day Of
December, when it does not fall on Saturday or
Sunday, is the great wedding day ofthe Scots.
The average for several years on that day was
.o55, while for any month in the year besides,
the daily marriages would not average rs. When
the 31st of December falls on Saturday, however,
superstition rules the day, and the marriage re-
cord is nearly blank; but the day previous is
usually taken in its stead. Something similar,
but not to sneh an extent, prevails IN Sweden and
Norway.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-09

REvIvAL.-We are informed that great re-
vival of religion has taken place at Big Steel
Greek Church in this county, under the preach
ing of the Rev. DR.. Nall of Alabama. Much
good has been accomplished.
For the last few evenings DIR. Nall has been
preaching a: the Presbyterian Church in this
Mace.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-09

THE HAMBURG RAILRoAD.-They are work
ing vigorously upon the Columbia end of this
road 1t is to cross the CoDgaree river below
the city, and to cross the Charleston railroad a
mile below its depot and pass over and unite
with the Charlotte road between its depot and
the Junction, about midway.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-09
TEXAS LAND AGENCY.

w. L. ALEXANDER, NAooGDocHEs, TEXAS,
ATTORNEY At LAW
formerly of Lincolnton, N. CD
Agent for purchase and sale Of Real Estate, and
furnishing such information as may be obtained
from public records or personal examination of
subject of enquiry Persons wishing to purchase
homes in Texas, cheap, will do well to consult me-
All letters asking information must eEclose
mittance.
REFERENcEs-Gen Robt Johnston, Charlotte
G; Hon Swain, Chapel Hill, N G; Hon Kemp
P Battle Raleigh, N. G.
Oct 8, 1866. pd 49,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-09

Mecklenbu-g county, N. c., aged 81 years and 7
months.
From the Biblical Recorder.
OBITUARY
Died, in Charlotte, N. c., August l3th after
long and painful illness, Capt. JOHN NJ SPRINGS in
the 32d year of his age. At the time of his death
he deacon in the Baptist church. of which he
had been member nearly three years. Previous
to his becoming a christian, he was man of great
weight of character not only esteemed for his fine
business talents but loved for his goodness of heart
aud rreproacbable morals. When brought under
the influence of Divine grace he counted all these
as nothing that he might win Christ. He made
full conservation of himself and of his all to God,
and in the brief period of his religious life gave
bright example of living piety. He came into the
church to work for Christ, and at felt the
influence of the piety and zeal of Christian deeply
in earnest. Ready for every good word and work
he was willing both to give and to do in any enter
prise for the prosperity Of the church the spread
of the gospel.
Remarkably liberal, appeal of distress was
made him in vain, while to give to the cause of
the Master was pleasure to him, and none gave
more literally or more cheerfully. His place in the
house of God was uniformly filed not only on Sab
bath but at the weekly prayer meeting, and he was
Jealous, and punctua laborer in the Sunday
School of which he was the beloved Superinten-
dent. Emphatically he was man of prayer and al
though exhibiting proofs of deep spirituality of mind
and giving to those most intimate with him evi.
dences of growing in grace, yet he constantly as
pired after higher degree of holiness and larger
usefulness. During the eight weeks of his suffering
he felt no repinings-he uttered no murmur, but
enabled to feel entirely resigned to the Masters
will and to realize the preciousness of the Savours
presence and love.
When FIVE weeks of suffering had past, the fact
was mentioned to him to which he replied, at has
been blessed five weeks to me-" so fully was his
heart blessed in his suffering and greatly was it
strengthened by Gods grace. May the Lord to
whom he was able to commit them unreservedly,
bless the bereaved widow and fatherless children.
In his death the church has sustained loss that
will long be painfully felt. Though dead he yet
speaketh. His has early set, yet it leaves be-
bind a bright halo that gilds the clouds Of sorrow
and its rays they pierce these results of sin point
heavenward and bid cheer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-09

TRADE.-Trade was quite brisk in this market
last week, and produce generally brought good
prices. Some $50 bales Cotton were brought in
and sold at figures ranging from 35 to 80, but on
Saturday decline of from to cents per pound
took place.
Our merchants have large stocks of dry goods
and groceries in store. and ready to sell goods
as cheap and pay as high for produce can be
obtained in the State.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-09

Texas LAND AGENCY.-We direct attention
to the card of w. L. Alexander offering his SER
vices as Agent in Texas to purchase or sell land
in Texas. Mr. Alexander was an officer in the
late Confederate Navy.is a native of North Caro-
lima, and we feel justified in saying that what
ever business may be entrusted to him will be
well done.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-09

Cool IMPUDENCE. The Salisbury Banner
tells of a man living On Buck Creek, in Me-
Dowell county, who, when General Stoneman's
army passed through that country, availed him
self of the protection afforded him by the pres
ence of the Federals, to do some private stealing
ON his own account. He visited the residence
OF an aged Presbyterian minister there, and STOLE
among other things, the old preachers black
broadcloth coat, and now, almost every Sabbath
when there is preaching, the thief sits in the
congregation Nth the old parsons coat on his
back wearing it with the complacency of one
who feltAthat he was possessor by divine right
All the congregation know the coat, and 80 does
the parson. But it may be the rogue thinks
they do mot
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-09

N. c. SYNoD.-This body assemblies in this
place on Wednesday next.
delegates to Synod are requested to repair, on
their arrival in Charlotte, to the Charlotte Hotel
instead of the Mansion House, previously
stated.
port themselves at the Drug Store of DIR. Scarr,
or at the Store Of Messrs. Brem & Brown"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-09
LETTER FROM Mrs. DAvIs.-The Charleston

LETTER FROM MRS. DAvIs.-The Charleston
Courier. of September %, says:
From private letter which we have received
from the estmable wife of the distinguished pris-
oner at Fortress Monroe. we learn with inexpres
sbe regret that his health continues to decline.
and that the pecuniary circumstances of his fami-
ly becoming very embarrassing. Nothing is
known to Mrs Davis of the probable future of
her husband, and We confess we see little encour-
agement to hope for his early release
We surprised aud regret to learn that Mr.
Davis pecuniary circumstances are embarrass-
ing for we had been informed that liberal dona-
tons had been offered him. We know that he
lost large fortune by the war; and was left al
most penniless, but it has been reported that all
the wants of his family have been abundantly
supplied.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-09

q We see that our friend, D. A. Covington'
ESQ. has announced himself candidate for re-
election to the Senate from Arson and Union
counties. In his card, which we find published
in the Wadesboro Argus, he unintentionally
makes mistake in his allusion to the prop osed
Constitutional amendment. He says:
off elected, l will never so far degrade myself
and my constituents as to favor, in any manner,
the proposed amendment to the Constitution of
the United States, known as the Howard amend
ment, which DISTINGUISHES the white man and
allows the negro to vote-or in other words, de-
grades the white race to the level of the black"
Mr. Covington is altogether in error in his con-
struction of the Howard amendment. 1t does not
disfranchise the white man and allow the negro
to vote. 1t prevents certain persons from hold
ing office. but does not prevent them from voting.
The question of who shall vote is left with the
people of each State to decide for themselves.
Mr. Covington made good representative-we
have not word to say against his reelection
we merely call his attention to the erroneous
statement.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-09

ILLUSTRATING 1.-TWO French peasants were
discussing the Continental war, when one at
tempted to explain to the other the nature of the
telegraph. After repeatedly failing, he was struck
with brilliant notion, and exclaimed: "Imagine
that the telegraph is an immense long dog-so
long that its head is at Vienna and its tail at
Paris. Well tread on its tail, which is at Paris,
and it will bark at Vienna. Do you understand
now, stupid, what the telegraph is like?"
20, yes" replied the other Il have an idea,
now, what a telegraph must be-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-09

Ig@A friend in Rockingham county, in bust
ness letter to US. speaks in the most cheering
terms of the tobacco crop of that county. He is
a large planter himself. and says that he has
never had a better crop of tobacco.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-09

a Paris letter asserts that all the French
troops will be Withdrawn from Mexico, at once,
during the Fall.
The treaty of peace between Austria and Italy
has been finally signed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-09
BURNETT, McINNIS T. EARL,
COMMITS SION ERCHANTS

No. So Whitehall Street, NEW YORK.
Liberal CASH ADVANCES MADE ON CoNsIGNMENTs.
Cotton, Tobacco, Naval Stores, and all sorts Of
Southern Produce will have the special attention of
our Mr.. McInns who fatters himself that he UNDER
stands handling Southern produce-he having been
for the last 10 years engaged in business in Will
mington C, 49,
Oct 8, 1885. 6m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-09

An Illinois editor, speaking of a bankrupt in
that State, says he broke every bank and Sab
bath day that has been in that State for the last
FIVE years. Enterprising man, that. ,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-09
Land for Sale.

Valuable tract of LAND four miles from Char
lotte, between the StatesvilIe and Beauties Ford
Roads, containing 232 Acres. Over one-haif heavily
timbered wood land. There is fine MEADOW on
the place. Also,a good log House and Barn. Can
be bought low by early application to
Oct 8, 1866 st A. ]. ORR.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-09

Is We were mistaken last week in saying that
the Northern elections would take place on last
tuesday We were led into the error by seeing
a statement to that effect in several of our ex-
changes Tuesday of this week is the day for the
elections in ennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, &c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-09

- Intending to remove to another part of the
Is:sm Town, l offer for sale the Dwelling House
-AAAs-now occupy, on Tryon Street, opposite the
Episcopal Church. Itis convenient to business,
pleasant neighborhood, and the lot is known to be
of the handsomest in the place. The terms win
be accommodating. W. j, YATES,
October 8, 1866. Democrat Office.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-09

70 Three cases of cholera have occurred in
Wilmington, N. c. TIL evurnal says there is nc
danger of the disease ST: eading.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-09

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6-Attorney General
otanoerry has given the opinion that the sale
Dy Secretary Harlan of land belonging to the
Cherokees to 4 Connecticut Emigration Com
pany Is illegal, and has charged Harlan with
being interested in the matter.
Zen. Dix has formally accepted the French
mission.
Secretary Seward is improving and will soon
resume his official duties
he offlcial statement Of the public debt to
october LIST, shows it to be S2573, 339, 900, less
slle,zlo,OOO cash in the Treasury. CON-
parison with the debt, as it stood on the 1st of
September shows a considerable reduction
Inc president has pardoned Albert G Brown,
formerly United States Senator from Mississippi,
and General Humphrey Marshall, of Kentucky
NEW YORK MARKETs.-New York, Oct g.
Cotton depressed and sales cannot be made ex-
cept at decline of to 5 cents from highest
price on tuesday. Uplands 80 to 80. Orleans
40. Gold 81 .49s.
NEW YORK, Oct. 6-The Chamber of Com.
merce have unanimously adopted resolutions APP
pointing committee to consider the expedien-
cy OF pettioning Congress for total abolition of
tho export duty on cotton.
A. I. Stewart, at private dinner last even
ing, indicated his purpose to donate 81 900, 900
to build tenement house for deserving indi-
gents, provided the ground was furnished.
grand dinner is to be given here to Gen.
Wool during the latter part of the month, when
it is said letter from President johnson, de-
6ning his future policy, will be read.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-10-09
Thorough-bred Horse for Sale

offer for sale my thorough bred Stallion Chick
ety." Horse of beautiful form and fine traveller.
He is about FIVE years old.
J. s. NELLY.
Steel Creek Oct 8, 1866. At