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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-18

TRADE OF CHARLorTE.-Thes streets of this
town last week reminded very much Of our
earlier days in the town of Fayetteville. In that
good old town, when were boy. we saw as
many four or FIVE hundred wagons in the
iaxsoed. and produce generally But the build
ing of Railroads has turned the greater part of
such trade from Fay ettevila.
Last week the streets of Charlotte were filled
with wagons from all directions from Fair
field. Kershaw and Chesterfield Districts. S. C..
On one day about 800 bales Cotton were brought
TO this market in wagons. Our principal cotton
buyers are r. NJ. Oates q Co. j. Y. Bryce &
Co. Stenhouse. Macaulay & Co.. Williams &
Meacham. A. r. Hnmesley. Hammond & Nc
Lnnghlin. Terrence & Gray, w. Boyd & Co..
and other smaller buyers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-18

NEW ISsTITUrros-The Rev Stacy, 4. NJ,
has leased the large and convenient buildings of
the n c. Military Institute in this city, and intends
to ct them up in suitable manner for the purpose
of opening Female College of high grade on the
2ath of January next. The institution will be
known a. the "Meckleuburg Female College at
Charlotte, n. c.
Mr. Stacy has had great deal of experience in
Female Colleges and we can say that we believe
him to be competent in every respect, and will dis
charge his duty fully and faithfully. For circulars
containing all information, apply to Rev. A. G..
Stacy T. D. Gillespie, Esq, at Charlotte, N. G.
See advertisement in another column.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-18
Financial ReDOrt

Of the P~ovsioaal Board of Commisser>-s Of ns Tsrs
Charsosse, eRpoinfed By Has Exe.tlenry. Eim. W.
Csroiiaa, from December 4, isss fAs close OF ths
f.eai gear, 10 Ja"sa'y IL, isss, eisss1 de Prsvi-
sioaal term:
The balance in the hands of the Treasures
on the 1st day of December, 1885, was, a.
at that time. $3.50 90
collector, ..r -ss-J 100 90
Making total receipts by Treasurer. sisss 20
This amount was disbursed a. follows:
Paid for Interest Account Is 90
Street Expenses $50 Oh
Patrol Expenses $50 90
Contngent Expenses 49,. $40 20
Salaries, @ 325 60
Balance in hands Of Treasurer, turned over = =
to new Board, 10
sIses 90
In addition to the above account the Treasurer made
settlement. under authority Of the Board Of Com
missioners. with Carter, tax collector under the
Provisional Board. as follows
J M Carter returned Taxes collected
under authority of the Provisional
Board. and the monies disbursed
by him. 306is
Fines collected and money discussed, $500
Order drawn by Mayor Pritchard to >A
order Of j ID Carter and disbursed, 10000 e49f IS
This amount was accounted for by sundry
vouchers, payments to Police. payment to
Treas. of Commissioners, Stationery, dig
cling grave. coffin street work, &C. &c,
examined and allowed by Finance Com
mitsse Of the new Board, amounting to SOC d
Leaving balance in favor Of ] NJ Carter, IS 06
The new Board of Commissioners allowed J s-.
Carter, for services as Town Constable
under the Provisional Board, the SUM Of rs 90
Making amount due to NJ Carter, $IIO O6
This amount has been paid by the Treasurer 90 will
appear in his exhibit to Dec ]. sc,
THoS. w. DEWEY,
Town Clerk and Treasurer. Provisional Board
of Commissioners Of the town Of Charlotte.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-18

NOT VERY CoMPLIMENTARY.-The Wilson
Carolinian speaks as follows:
I'VE hope the Legislature will adjourn before
long The Legislative proceedings have entirely
destroyed the interest of paper and if it does
not speedily adjourn. shall be compelled to
omit them" s."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-18

A celebrated physician says that one ten dol
lar pair OF walking shoes viii save twenty doc
tors visits at s5 each.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-18

On each Poll, tax of Is 90
Every 500 of real estate, tax Of as cents
" L" nett interest, &C., Der cent
All pleasure carriages, &c, 3 Der cent.
All gold and silver plate and watches, 3 per cent
Each harp and piano in ii per cent.
Every Merchant, Merchant Tailor. &c.
enumerated in Art. ~, Sec. "a, of
Town Charter, on 500 purchase,
Or when this yields less than SIS. tax of SIS 90
On all Manufacturing Establishments,
Agencies and Pedlars, tax Of sIs 90
All Organ Grinders, &c. % 90
Every Keeper of an Inn, &c, $25 Oc
Z" Livery Stable. $50 90
% Billiard Table, 800 90
Each Bowling Alley. $75 90
Every Express Office. $50 90
Anibrotypist, &c, $I5 90
Circuses, Shows, Concerts, &c, $50, $20A SO
Every Omnibus $50 20
Dray, public or private. $40 90
Bitch, % 70
Jsckass Stud Horse, standing in
Town. tax of the Season Price
Retail Licenses, $500; Quart Licenses, $3.50.
The objects SO taxed for the year 1866,
amounted as per Tax Lists to $H.l62 ~
Of this amount there has been collected by -. a
the Tax Collector and paid over to the
Treasurer, sIl.ses %
In addition 20 this there has been collected
by the tax collector, and paid over to
the Treasurer 1902 IS
Making total collections by tax collector. sisse5 IL
In addition to these collections by the tax
collector, there has been paid directinto
the hands of the city Treasurer 6,629 rs
Balance in Treasurer's hands Jan. il, 'C6, 10
Borrowed from, and due to the First
National Bank of Charlotte, 1000 90
Making total receipts by the Treasurer, &2l s95 10
Of the above amount paid into the city Treasurer
have been made authorized by the Board
of Adermen follows: ..... --
Paid for Interest, % a33 IS
" Town Guard, 5,6I5 II
Fire Department., sc 90
e Outstanding Indebtedness, 3.J76 So
/" Street Expenses, 1855 q
Contingent Expenses. 1868 60
New Cemetery Expenses, l,740 ~
Commissions and Salary to w b
Taylor, Marshall, 1000 90
Leaving balance in the First National
Bank of Charlotte to the credit Of the
Treasurer in cash, 666 "a
And in Notes due city of Charlotte, given
for Retail Licenses, 222S 90
&2l sos 10
THOS W. DEWEY Clerk and Treas.
Guardian and Times copy time.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-18

Of the Board Of Aldermen Of the City of Charlotte Jov
the year ending 1eeem6er l, 1866:
The Board Of Aldermen submit the following report
of their financial operations for the year ending Decem
Der !, 1865:
The following schedule of Taxation was levied for tho
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-18
$l6l.IOO
36,3O5
$4,000
229.l3O


The Treasurer leaves it to the Legislature
whether provision shall be made for the payment
of interest on the public debt. and if resolved
he says the rates can be increased for that pur-
nose.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-18

TREASURES REPoRr.-We are indebted to
some one at Raleigh for copy Of the Annual
Report Of the Public Treasurer of North Carolina.
Mr. Battle has made good officer. and his report
shows that he is we'll fitted for the position he o.
cupies.
The Report states that the ante war debt. iu-
GLIDING interest to the LIST October, 1885, Is $13-
033 1000. ...
The following general statement shows the con-
dition of the State Treasury:
Balance in hands of Puplic Treas ..
urer, January LIST, 1866, 45,964 80
Receipts for the fiscal year ending
September 30th, 1866, l,967.77O 26
sl,973,734 "a
Disbursements for the fiscal year .- ..
ending September Goth, 1866, l,s5O.52s 20
Leaving in hands of Public Treas
urer October LIST, 1866, S123 205 90
table is appended to the report showing an
estimate of the probable expenses Of the State
Government for the fiscal year ending October LIST,
1867, as follows:
Legislative Department, $l6l.100
Executive Department, 36.305
Judicial Department, $4,000
Miscellaneous, 229.l3O
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-18

II Gov. Patton of Alabama, recommended to
the Legislature of that State the adoption of the
Howard Amendment The Legislature, after
considering the matter, rejected the Amendment
by a large majority vote.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-18
R. n. TIDDY 4 BROTHER.

B. n. TIDDY 4 BROTHER,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
BOOKSELLERS n ST.1TEO.HERS,
Trade Street, Charlotte, NJ @.
Stewards Free Mason Manual; Free hason's Mon.
itor; Odd-FeIlow's Manual.
For sale By TDDY BRO.
For Farmers aud Gardeners.
Buists Family Kitchen Gardener; Mason's Far.
rier; Long strofh the Honey Bee; Miniature Fruit
Gardener, by Thomas Rivers; My Vineyard AT Lake.
view by q Grape Grower; The ParIor Gardiner, by
Miss Cornelis J Randolph, of Virginia; Our Farm Ut
Four Acres, and the Money we made by it:
For sale by TiDDY Il BRO.
Studies on the Book Of Psalms, by Rev Vim
Primer, D D. Just received By
Books for Winter Evenings.
Counsel and Comfort by the Country Parson.-
Graver Thoughts Of Country Parson. Autumn
Days, by the Country Parson. The Recreations OF
a Country Parson. Leisure Hours in Town, oy the
Inc o'''''' @A'''A' " ~ rIDDY & BRO.
Stevens. History of Metbodsui, from the origin OF
u.,hos;.r "a the death of whitefeld. Just re-
ceived by iiODA INV p
-Four Fear. in the Saddle by Hrr Sn Giln1 sso
For sale BY iiODA DNS. ~
Rags Wanted.
Bring your "Rags. and bring oss Tags" In large
or On ,". y. Hss. TIpDY Reo.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-18

Corn Wanted.
wish to purchase Three Hundred (3G0) BASKETS
CORN for Company use.
LINE for sale by the barrel.
". W. PEGRAM, Agent,
Dec II, 1866 G. s. G. Railroad.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-18

u heavy snow and sleet fell here on las
Saturday.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-18
DIFFICULTY IN MISSOURI.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. ia special from Jefferson City
says, bushwhackers came into Lexington in force
yesterday, under command of Pool and Clemmons.
Col. Montgomery demanded the surrender of Glenn
mons, ana on his refusal fight ensued, in which
Clemmons was killed and other bush hackers NOR
tally wounded.
Col Montgomery has arrested several of the most
prominent sympathizers and holds them as hostages
for the safety of loyal citizens.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-18

NEW YoRK, Dec. l5.-Cotton unchang ed. Gold
1879.
LrvERPooL, Dec. Is Cotton market continues to
have dull aspect, but holders generally steady
at yesterdays decline.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-18

There is the best authority for saying that the
President has positively determined not to inter-
fere in the Of jeff. Davis. by ordering his
release on parole, but that he will remain where
he is until arrangements can be made for his trial
some time during the ensuing spring Thad.
Stevens does not believe that JEFF. Davis can be
adjudged guilty of completely in the assassination
of Lincoln. He thinks he had no hand in it.
Wdshin gton Letter.
President Johnson. in May. 1865, by procla-
nation accused Mr. Davis of completely in the as
sassination of Lincoln, and. inasmnch he now
knows the charge to be false. he ought to pub
lcly withdraw it. The President has had it in
his power not only to release Mr. Davis, but to
issue a general amnesty and thus produce a feel
ing of security and peace on the part of all who
have been placed under the ban by the failure of
the Southern cause Even Thad. Stevens tainted
the President the other day for not having ia
sued such proclamation. If he had done
long ago, instead of issuing those double
meaning papers. the Radicals would not now have
the power they exercise.
in a speech in the House of Representatives
last week, Mr. Ste, ems created some sensation by
declaring that he old not believe jefferson Davis
could be tried for treason.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-18

GEN. SICKLEs' ORDER.-The intelligent cor
respondent of the Baltimore Gazettee of the 10th
says. that .rhc government has not authorized
Gen. Sickles to forbid corporal punishment in
North Carolina"
If that is the case Why don't President john
son say so. and forbid military officers from in
terfering with our Courts. He has il in his pow
err to prevent such interference, and yet he is
silent. ..r<
The Raleigh Sentinel of Friday says:
AT the request of the Legislature. Gov. Worth.
in company with Hon. Thos. Ruffin and Hon. D..
l.. Swain. leave for Washington City tonight. to
seek an interview with the authorities of the Gov
eminent in reference to the late order of General
Siekies. relating to corporal punishment
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-18

Pork "A drove of Tennessee hogs arrived
in this town, on Friday, and remained over
night. The owner demanded, in specie, 81
cents per pound, gross. We have not heard
that any sales were effected York0iN lie En-
ouircr.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-18
Rags Wanted.

Four Years in the Saddle, by Harry Gilmore.
For sale BY iiODh Dn0.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-18

Stevens' History Of Aeihodisnl, from me origia
u.,hoa;.m "a the death of whitefeld. Just se
ceived BY INV
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-18

In addition to the above the Treasurer made
settlement under authority Of the new Board Of Com
missiouers with III Carter tar collector under the
Provisional Board. as follows:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-18
$I.973,734 Ga
l,s5o.52s 70
SI23205 90
26

the report showing an
expenses Of the State
ear ending October LIST.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-18

Studies on the Book Of Psalms, by Rev Vim 8
Primer, D. Just received by
TIDDY q BRO.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1866-12-06

contraction, which, when adopted, will
cause business of the country 10 gravltate
to specie basis, which can be reached
without great diminution of the revenues
or wide spread financial panic. He does
not propose to state any definite terms for
the resumption of specie payment, but be-
lieves that with proper system it can be
attained with the retirement of over two
hundred millions of United States notes
Il will be shown that the Government is
on high road of prosperity in reducing
the national debt, and the Treasury will
cling to the simple and experienced policy
of liquidating the debt by keeping the ma
tional revenue above the national expendit-
ures. To this end draft of a bill, prepared
by Mr.. Willis, Special Revenue Commissions
er, will be submitted, proposing an equali-
cation in internal taxation, and a modifca-
ton of the existing tariff.
Important reference will also be made TO
the raw cotton tax of three cents per pound
imposed last session,
In 1867 and 1868, $3.50, 900, 900 of 1905
fall due. A large amount of the first series
are now being funded in $40 bonds NJ
improvements in the National banking
system will be suggested and urged.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1866-12-06

not be rigidly enforced upon the application of
the State officials. Special issues are now being
made certain States for the support Of their pauper
population. Rations are sold to teachers and
agents of benevolent societies, under the same
rules that apply to such purchases made by COM
missioned officers. The Bureau hospitals receive
the usual freedmens ration
The amount of land now in possession OF the
Bureau is 272251 acres to be increased by 229
tracts in Tennessee, of wnich the number OF acres
has not been reported. The aggregate number OF
above, which have been IN possession OF the Blu
reau, is 3724. of which 1908 have been restored,
leaving balance of 1899 parcels OF town pro-
perty.
The Commissioner estimates the additional funds
necessary for the next fiscal year at 50, S36 900.
In accordance with the recent enactments, Com
missioners to the value of slaves enlisted in
to the army have been appointed in Maryland Ken
lucky Missouri and TENNESSEE
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1866-12-06

The Common Council of New York are
negotiating with the United States Govern
nent in reference to the purchase of the
lower end of the Park as site for the new
Postofice. The amendment made to the
report by the Aldermen, demanding 81, O0O,-
600 instead of $500, 900, was opposed, and
the sum of $4,000 named.
A New York dispatch says that James
Stephens has gone for good. He left his
office few days ago. Previous to leaving,
four men who had arrived from Ireland
met him, and were armed with new revolv--
ers made for them. Stephens took 1eave}of
his friends, saying it is the last time he
will set foot in that Office. He and his-fcur
men Lave gone where they may be needed.
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1866-12-06
Congregational.

On December Sd, there was an unusually
fun tendance at the opening. The mem
bers from Tennessee were sworn in, who
were not present at the last session.
The Message after some opposition, was
read at once. ~ afo1 ro< So 25A1 spre
A bill was introduced and passed at once
to restore Mr.. Defrees to the post of Pub
lie Printer ei57e 1et. ..ez s-a'. wi
A bill was passed the House, by one hum
dred and nine to twenty nine, to repeal
the section of the oonfscation law which
allows the President to grant amnesty TO
rebels
A bill was introduced by Mr. sohenck to
change the time of the meeting Of Congress
to the 4th Of March, the second Tuesday in
November and the first Monday in January
in each year, and to abolish constructive
mileage. twas made special order for
Thursday. -.. 'aaa ha. g.aa I lass.
A bill was introduced by Mr.. Kelly to
make the Commissioner Of Revenue head of
the Department and authorize him to make
all subordinate appointments; also bill by
Mr.. Stevens, referring to the concurrent
action. Of the President and the Senate in
removals from Office, where confirmation
has been previously had by the Senate, and
restoring to office those removed during the
recess of Congress on rejection of the Pres
ident's appointee, and $50 requiring the
President to send to. the Senate names of
all such appointees within twenty days
after meeting. -.fGL... g1ffta
Dodgeville chronicle. [volume] (Dodgeville, Wis.) 1862-current, 1866-12-06


pardons by foreign Governments OF persons con-
victed of infamous offences, on condition of emf
grafton to our country, has been communicated to
the States with which we maintain intercourse and
the practice SO justly the subject of complaint on
our part has not been renewed.
The congratulations of Congress to the Emperor
OF Russia upon his escape from attempted assassi-
nation, have been presented to that humane and
enlightened ruler, and received by him with ex-
presslOns Of grateful appreciation.
The Executive, warned Of an attempt by Spanish
American adventures to induce the emigration of
freedmen of the United States to foreign cOun-
try protested against the project one which, If
contaminated, would reduce them to a bondage
even more oppressive than that from which they
have just been relieved. Assurance has been re-
celved from the Government of the State in which
the plan was matured, that the proceeding will
meet neither its encouragement nor approval. 1t
Is question worthy OF your consideration whether
our laws on this subject are adequate to the pre-
vention and punishment of the crime thus medi-
tated. q Is s..,5 aT
THE MEXICAN QUESTION.
In the month of April last, as Congress is aware,
friendly arrangement was made between the En-
per0r of France and the President for the with
drawal from Mexico of the French expeditonary
forces. This withdrawal was TO be effected in
three detachments,the first of which twas under
stood was to leave Mexico in November, the second
in March, and the last in November, 1867. Imme-
dlately on the completion of the evacuation, the
French Government was to assume the atti-
tude in regard to non-intervention as held by the
Governmentof the United States. Repeated assur-
ances have been given by the Emperor, since that
agreement, that he would complete the promised
evacuation within the period named or even sooner
thus contemplated would produce crisis of great
political interest in the Republic of Mexico The
newly appointed Minister of the United States Mr.
Campbell, was therefore sent forward on November
g. to assume his functions. 1t was also thought ex-
pedlent that he should be attended in Mexico, by
the Lieutenant General of the United States army.
with the view of obtaining such information az
might be important to determine the course to be
pursued by the United States, III re-estabshing and
maintaining necessary and proper intercourse with
Mexico. Deeply interested in the course of liberty
and humanity, it seemed an obvious duty on our
part to exercise whatever Influences are possessed
for the restoration and permanent establishment in
that country OF Democratic and Republican form
of government. Such was the condition of affairs
in regard TO Mexico, when, on the 22d day of No
vember, official information was received from
Paris that the Emperor had some time before de-
cided not to withdraw detachment of his forces in
the month OF November, according to agreement;
but that this decision made for the purpose OF
Withdrawing the whole of those forces in the ensu-
ing spring. Of this latter determination, however,
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-09-08

NEW PLANK IN "MY PoLIcY."-The
President in appointing the editor and
proprietor of the State Register to the
office of Pension Agent at Springfield, in
place of John w. Bum, Esq, a Republic
can gentleman of the highest repute, breaks
the ice in a new quarter. 1t is the first
appointment by the President Of a known,
virulent, rabid, peace Copperhead. The
| State Register has been throughout the
war q weak but malignant enemy Of the
Union, :he war for the Union, and the
| heroes and soldiers Of the war. 1t has
never failed TO discharge its venom at the
late President, and to keep up its "fre-in-
the-rear" at every man and agency calcu-
lated TO maintain the Union, subdue the
rebellion. establish liberty, and secure
lasting and permanent peace. For all this
Mr.. Johnson now appoints him to office.
Finding that not even all the patronage OF
the Administration can buy the support
of Republican ofice-holders, the President
is obliged at last either to abandon his
policy of removing those who oppose his
measures, or to appoint ~out-and-out Cop
perheads in their places. There are not
enough Turner'S to go around and give
one to each office; therefore the offices
must be turned over to the democratic
party. Such is the Chicago
Republican.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-09-08

BREAKING Down UNDER THE LOAD
The old Democratic party came to grief
because its Southern branch loaded it so
heavily with slavery-protection and slav-
ery-extension. Its successor, the new
Philadelphia party, is in danger OF death
in the very hour of birth from overload
ing in the same quarter. The New Or
leans mob and murders are altogether too
much for the new party to start under
with any fair prospects. The Southern
brethren must behave better, or all parties
in the North will forget their own differ
ences-their conflicting thirst for the off,
ces and their conflicting logic-chopping
theories of reconstruction unite anew
with the holy zeal Of union and peace,
and whip them over again, and more
efectually. Our people have a grea,
facility for quarreling; but they have
shown great power for union for the sake
of the Union, and they will repeat the ex-
hibition, if necessary.-Sprinafe!d Re.
publican.
Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1866-09-08
N o I'll G +

AM GOING EAST OCTOBER FIRST.
All persons having demands or Certificates
Of Deposit against me, are requested 10 present
them before the 18th Of September. All persons
Indebted to me, by note or otherwise VIII please
attend to the same at once.
s 1,m Gan, 4 1876 sec II