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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20

MosT EXCELLENT MovEMENT.-A Washington
letter says: General Howard, of the Freedmen's
Bureau, has addressed letter to colored clergy
seeking their cooperation in trying to get rid
of some of, the surplus freedmen here, who must
be sent away or supported by the Government
during the winter. General Howard says that
already about 5000 colored people have secured
employment elsewhere, that this class of the
population yet numbers $4,000, of whom not
more than 600 can be provided with work,
leaving 1000 who ought to 60 away. He pro-
poses to send them chiefly to Pennsylvania, New
York and New England"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20

CABARRUs SUPERIOR CoURT.-This Court
was held last week-Judge Buxton presiding.
We learn that good deal of business trans
acted in the way of trying larceny
Our neighbor, the Guardian. in the following
paragraph gives the result of case which was
removed from this county:
The State rs. B. NJ. Personally reference
to our telegraphic column it will be seen that Mr.
B. NJ. Presson. of our city, has been honorably
acquitted of the charges against him for buying
cotton known to have been stolen, and being a
party to the transaction. This is 5 it should be.
From the first we have been one to believe that
the grave charges against Mr. Presson were
groundess. An enlightened jury of twelve dis
interested gentlemen has said to the world that
he is mot guilty.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20

THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS- What the
President Intends to Do.-The New York Sun
Washington correspondent gives the following
portion of communication addressed by mem
Der of the Cabinet to friend of the administra-
ton in New England, in relation to the position
of the President and his attitude towards Con
gress. The writer says:
Notwithstanding his long public career. few
men seem to be less understood than President
johnson. That he is man of strong convictions
and earnest purposes is evident from the manner
in which he advocated and pushed forward i'm
portant measures in Congress- like the Home
stead Bill, and the stand he took against seces-
sion and in favor of the government during the
late civil war. He believes that the manner in
which he proposed that the government should
deal with the Southern States was not only mag
unanimous one, but the only likely to result in
a speedy and hearty reconciliation between the
two sections; and he has felt it to be his duty to
sustain his views by the exercise of such powers
the Constitution had clothed him with. But
while this has been, and doubtless will continue
to be, his course he will violate no law nor fail to
perform the duties which are legally devolved
upon him. He will veto every bill that he may
regard unconstitutional, no matter how unpopular
it may be for him to do SO. But he will execute
with INSCRIPTIONS fidelity all laws. and especially
those to which he has declined to give his official
sanction.
''Phe apprehensions which you seem TO feel,
and which many others share with you. that Mr.
johnson will attempt to force Southern represen-
tatives into Congress, or DO any other imprudent
thing by which the public peace will be disturbed
is entirely unfounded. While he will exercise
fearessy the power which he possesses under
the constitution in furtherance of the measures
which he thinks best calculated to promote
the public veal he will not quarrel with Congress
for pursuing the same independent course. he
regrets the disagreement between the Legislative
and executive branches of the government, and
would doubt not, yield much to effect recon
Citation. He will not, however, sacrifice his
principles, violate the constitution according
to his Interpretation of it, matter what pressure
is brought to bear upon him. He nseans to dc
right, he understands the right, and will trust
to time for the vindication of his course He will
be is true to the constitution and the government
President of the United States as he true
and steadfast to the Union in the darkest days of
its trials
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20
HOME AGAIN.!

take pleasure in informing the citizens of Char
lotte and -Mecklenburg County that have returned
to Charlotte to locate myself permanently. have
purchased the Stock of Goods of D. Moral & Son,
and shall resume business the old Stand of Koop
mann Phelps, where will be pleased to my
old friends and customers.
Nov 10, 1866. B. KOOPMANN.
Times and Guardian copy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20
CHARLOTTE MARKET, Nov. 10, 1861

CORRECTED BY STESHoUsE, MAcAULAY Co.
The Cotton market was depressed last week,
owing to nnfavorable advices from Liverpool and
New York. During the week prices ranged at 27f
to 29-274 being the closing rates on Saturday.
Flour SIS to $3.50. Wheat $3.50 to 50.
Corn 81 .25. Oats 90 to 81.
Bacon 22f cents, hog round. Lard % cents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20
Notice to Debtors.

All who owe me individually, as Trustee or
Executor by note dated prior to lst May, 1865, will
get the most liberal indulgence by renewing their
notes by the LIST January next otherwise their
notes will be put in suit on that day.
W. P. BYNUM.
Lincolnton, Nov 10, 1866 st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20

BURIED ALIvE.-Mrs Mcclure, farmers
wife, living near Quincy, Illinois, apparently
died on Sunday, and next day was buried in the
family vault, near the house. On Wednesday
groans were heard in the vault by some children;
the coffin was opened, and the woman found
alive. She had injured herself in attempting
to force open the coffin, but is recovering:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20

nS= As an evidence of the good business pros
poets of Charlotte, note the fact that persons
who left here soon after the close of the are
returning and preparing to reopen business.
Mr. B. Koopmann (of the old firm of Koopmann
Phelpsl has come back from New York and reopen
ed business at his ole stand, will be By his
card in to-day's paper.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Notice to Deb'ors-W Bynum, Lincoln county.
Land for sale-John D. Mclean Admir-
Stray Cow-D VI Silford.
A proposition to debtors-Miles Sheriff., Admir-
Public Sale-D Caldwell.
New stock of observation-disclosures, Macaulay j. Co.
Eating Saloou-J Alexander Co.
Home Again-B koopmann.
Agents for Magazines-Tiddy & Brother.
Court Orders-E A Osborne, Clerk.
Court Orders-W Clark, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20
Stray Cow.

stray COW has been my premises for some
time past, and hereby notify the owner to come
forward, prove property, pay charges and take her
away She is a brownish red with one horn broken
off and both sides of the ears ncked-probably
years old D. NJ. SIFFORD.-
Nov 49, 1866 3tpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20

LIVERPOOL, Nov. 15-The cotton market
opened dull, and prices have declined fully a
quarter of cent. Uplands is quoted at lid,
with sales of 1000 bales
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20
FOR RENT.

The Presidents House and other Tenements at
the N G. Military Institute will be rented for the
coming year on the 9th of December next, to the
highest bidder at public auction.
Nov. 10, 1865 st JOHN WILKES.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20

WHITES AND BLACKS IN SIX SOUTHERN STATES.
The following exhibit, presented by the CEN
sus of 1860 is suggestive:
LoUIsIANA.-Whites,3 59, 456; blacks 35O, 373.
There are 4S counties in this State. The negroes
have majority in 80 counties.
ARKANsAs.-55 counties: 8 where the blacks
are in majority.
FLoRIDA.-Whtes, 77,447; blacks, 2,677 81
counties, in of which the blacks are in the ma
jo.ity.
South CARoL1SA.-Whites, 29l 800; black,
4l2,326. 80 counties, in 20 of which the ne
groes are in the majority.
M1ssIss1PPI-Total whites. $50 500; blacks,
436,631 60 counties in 90 of which the negroes
are in the majority.
ALABAMA-White 526, 24l; blacks, 437,71o.
So counties, in 90 Of which the blacks are in the
majority.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20

r. We have received copy Of The Rich
mond Eclectic, monthly Magazine of Foreign
Literature, edited by Revs. Moses d. Hoge and
VIM. Brown. Tiddy Il Brother. Charlotte Book
Store. the Agents for the work; also, for The
Land we Love"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20

GEN BEAuREGARD.-Thi late Confederate
officer, in late letter, remarks: "When | sur
rendered with the Confederate forces at Greeus-
boro', n. c., buried the Ratchet not to be an
buried again. except in defense of the country
and its constitutional government"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20
Eating Saloon.

Meals furnished at all hours of the day night
at the Saloon in the basement of Springs corner
building. The Bar is always supplied with choice
Liquors and Segars.
j. F. ALEXANDER & CO.
Nov 49, 1856
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20

1O,0os Green and Dry Hides wanted, for which
the highest cash price will be paid. Apply to
DR.. PRITCHARD & CO.,
Nov 10, 1866 If Opposite Court House.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20
Ey The LAGRANGE (Ga.) Reporter says:


ATLANTA is wondrous place-it is an enigma
requiring more philosophy than we possess to
solve the true Cause or causes of her prosperity.
Surrounded by country which. in point of fer
tity of soil, is the poorest of the poor, Atlanta
is rising from her prostraion in gigantic strength
Every kind of improvement is in progress. Bust
ness and dwelling houses are going up by the
hundreds and there is constant din of the
workmen's hammers all the day long. Manufac-
tories and shops of all kinds springing into
existence if by magic, and where we saw but
few weeks ago smouldering ruins of desolated
homes, we now find tasty residences, adorned
with the latest improvements in architectural
What is to prevent Charlotte from becoming
larger than Atlanta! Unlike Atlanta, Charlotte
is surrounded by productive soil. fine facilities
for reaching market, and the price paid for pro-
duSe is as good in any inland town in the
country.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20
MARKET REPORTS.

New YORK, November 17.-Cotton quiet and
steader; sales 800 bales at 1874 "a. Gold
l4lb. Flour dull; Wheat very dull and declined
3 a 5 cents Corn declined a cents. Whiskey
dull and unchanged
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20

u Gen. Grant and Gen. Joseph E. Johnston
exchanged greetings with each other last week,
at Fair in Maryland. That's the way 10 help
re- unite the Union.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20

GA Yankee school master named Glover is
reported by the Danville Times as having swim
died his colored friends and pupils out of 500,
raised to buy library for them After getting
the money in hand he borrowed clean shirt from
respectable negro and decamped The scene
of his exploits is in the neighborhood of Walters
Mills, about five miles from Danville, in Caswell
county, North Carolina.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20

MOVING AwAY.-From what we see and hear
we believe there is restless disposition among
many Southern people to move away; and some
are going to the North we stern States. We be-
lieve that majority of those who move will be
disappointed in their expectations. The States
Vile American mentions the case of man who
recently moved from Iredell county TO Illinois
and staid only three weeks, when he was glad
enough to get back to his old home. 1t is true
he found the land more productive than in some
parts of North Carolina. but the price of produce
was not near SO good-corn selling at from 5 to
90 cents per bushel-and land dear and houses
expensive.
The fact is taking everything into considera-
ton, North Carolina is good any State to
live in, and a great deal better than many other
regions of country. We have good society, good
health, good prices for produce, and good liv-
ing for all who will work and improve their OPP
portunities. Providence will help those who
help themselves.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20
~ We regret to see the Sout

pr We regret to see the Southern people
patronizing E. A. Pol,ards History of the War,
(?) styled the "Lost Cause" No man at the
South, possessing sufficient responsibility to en-
title him to the counteuance and recognition of
gentlemen, should for moment think of tole-
rating this volumiuous and pouderous book, con-
stitutiug as it does volume Of abuses snd mis-
representations of Jefferson Davis and his Cab
met
Agents are being secured, by the publishers
of this book, in every county throughout the
South They deserve no encouragement or
sympathy, and should be driven from the door
of every honest man Wilson Cdrolinian.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20

AGRICULTURAL SocIETY.-We hope the pub
lie will bear in mind that on Saturday next. the
Oath of November, there will be a meeting in
Charlotte of the friends of the Mecklenburg Ag-
ricutural Society. Let there be full atten-
dance and let all unite in giving the Society a
new impetus. The citizens of CASTOR, Lincoln,
Iredell, Cabarrus, and Union counties and Ian
caster and York Districts. are invited to attend.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20

tg@The Baltimore difficulties have been settled
without fighting or bloodshed. The ola Police
Commissioners have surrendered to the Com
missioners, and everything is working quietly
We hope the Radicals of the North will permit
national difficulties to be settled in the same
peaceable manner, Notwithstanding the threats
and fuss of politicians.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20

u The stars didn't fall last week. and neithe
was there any meteoric shower, predcte
by astronomers and wise men.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20

THE GREAT PERJURER.-Sanford Conover,
the witness charged with perjury in the plot
charging Jefferson Davis with Mr. Lincolr's
assassination, is yet in Jail. He declares that
he is innocent. He has been unsuccessful in
getting bail, and has been presented by the grand
jury. It is stated also that he has been in.
dicted for perjury.
INDIANs-The census of the Indian tribes,
as prepared for the annual report of the Com
missioner of Indian Affairs, for 1866, shows
that the total number of Indians in the States
aud territories of the United States is only
295,774.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20

LIBERIA Rev. George Erskine, negro
minister who has lived 10 Liberia for thirty
years, delivered lecture in Knoxville, on Fri
day last, encouraging the emigration OF the ne
eroes from this country to Liberia. The climate
of Liberia, he said, was very similar to that OF
Louisiana and Georgia, aud the. soil was fully as
rich in the production of cereals, coffee and
sugar, while tin, copper, gold, silver, platIaa
and other metals abound in the mountains. lie
mentioned one native of South Carolina whose
coffee crop last year amounted TO z4o,ooo
pounds, and numerous incidents of the wealth
and resources of the Republic. The Govern
ment of Liberia was anxious to have the colored
people of the United States emigrate to their
country. For this purpose they offer liberal
homestead to each emigrant, with the privilege
of locating wherever they choose. They will
also furnish them transportation, free, from their
present homes to Liberia, and furnish each
family house, provisions and medicines for six
mouths after their arrival ChrtsttaH advocate.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20

bles in Raleigh TO day Q9th). We presume both
Houses will be organized speedily, though we see
long list of names suggested in some of our ex-
changes as suitable persons for Speakers. For
the Speakership of the House. Messrs R Y Nc
Alden of Alamance, Gen. Dargan of Arson. Col.
Cowan of New Hanover, Col Kenan of Duplin,
DIR. Moore of Hartford and j P Ii Russ of Wake,
are mentioned.
In regard to the Speakership of the Senate. a
correspondent writes to the Raleigh Sentinel as
follows:
MeSSrS. Editors The West desires to re-
ciprocate the kindness of IAN Eastern Man," in
commenting to the favorable conside :ation of the
Senate that high toned and ncorrup,ible citizen.
III Wilson, Esq, of Mccklenburg, for tie office
of Speaker If knowledge of parliamentary
law, gentlemanly demeanor, high sense of honor
which scorns the demagogue, the most ingenious
spirit towards an opponent and devotion to the
public good, constitute fitness for that office,
then Mr. Wilson would fill it admirably. But in
all these respects, it gives the West pleasure to
admit, that the Hon. Matthias E. Manly. of Ora
ven, is equally we'll fitted for that honorable po-
sition. IF the Speaker of the Senate should be
selected from the West, Mr. Wilson would be
capital selection, but if from the East. Judge
Manly would be equally so. MLCKLENBUkG.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20

AGRICULTURAL PRoGREss The Augusta
Constitutionalist says:
"Deep-ploughing, the accumulation of ma
nures and their judicious distribution not
scientifically and economically considered as
they deserve to be. Returned European tou-
rists, such man fer example as VIM. Gregg
Esq, of Granitevile, S. G., concur in admira-
ton of the English system and English I'M
provements with the plough. Up to very re-
cent date, immense ploughs drawn by yoke
of six oxen used to turn up the soil in manner
little known to our farmers. These ploughs
went into the bowels of the earth and made
even the poorest land do wonders. This sys-
tenn has been improved upon by the invention
and application Of the steam plough, which is
now reyolutionizing agriculture all over the con-
tinent BY means of this plough from eighteen
to twenty acres of land can be broken up daily
1t runs FIVE burrows, each to the depth OF TWEEN
ty inches, if desired. Speaking of this plough,
the achievements of which he investigated, Mr
Gregg says it store the ground into bitches.
1t is expensive, but can be had on long credit.
One of the first Gloss can be laid down in Au-
gusta for about $4,000. The magnitude of the
sum will appal many, but it need not In
England the owner of such plough hires it out
to those who cannot afford the purchase inai-
vidualy The benefit of one such ploughing
would be we'll worth the moderate charge For
several years there would not be the same re-
uuirement of steam ploughing, and the delight
ed earth would repay the expenditure four-fold.
WHY should we not share in the benefits Of this
great Improvement? Will not some capitalist
emulate George Peabody, or if that be too much
to ask cannot the planters combine by neigh
borhoods to purchase these ploughs tor their
common usufruct?
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20

BAD STATE OF AFFAIRs.-Corresponde in
the South have lately been sending to Northern
papers terrible accounts of the bad condition of
Southern society-all for effect, of course. A
correspondent writes from New Orleans to a New
York paper follows:
ARMED organizations of xrebel soldiers are
drilling nightly upon Canal street. 1t is reported
that jeff. Davis has escaped from prison aud is
in command. No Union man dare show himself
the streets after sunset. A violent rebel
threatened to pull down the Custom House, and
but for the timely arrival of the Eighteenth corps.
would have executed his threat. Mayor Monroe
hung himself and then killed his family in order,
as he afterwards stated, to avoid the just indig-
eral takes his meals regularly in spite of rebel
threats. 1t is stated good authority that the
Mississippi river is undermined. Several rebel
cruisers up the river yesterday to see
whether the reported surrender of the Confeder-
ate authorities correct Being told that ii
was they cursed the United States Government,
and after taking coal and provisions went down
to Barataria.
Unfortunately the war vessels in port were I'M
able to get up steam in time to overhaul them
People here do not hesitate to speak openly in
favor of President johnson and the Constitution.
One man went so far as to say "D-n the Radi-
Gals" The ex-rebels are in a destitute condition
and in some portions of the city eating their
Children
The ''re bel'' who threatened to pull down the
Custom House must be the same who under
mined the Mississippi River. Wonder if Samson
has rose from the dead.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20

g-The Mississippi commissioners called upon
the President on the 18th, having previous y
sent to him the resolution passed by the Legis-
lature of their State in relation to Mr. Davis. They
also presented an accompanying letter from Gov.
Humphrey, based on the idea that there will be
no trial, but he says while they do not seek to
screen him from this, they believe that his i'm
prsonment is not necessary to secure his presence
when desired for the trial, and can only be at
tended with fatal results to his health, and that
the ends of justice will be reached by admitting
him to bail or parole. The President it is said,
gave them courteous reception, and promised to
take the subject into consideration.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20

EY@ In an old Southern Patriot and Commercial
Advertiser, published in Charleston in 1915 which
have been permitted to examine, we find a
letter from Gen. Andrew Jackson to the Cover
nor of this State, David r. Williams. in which he
acknowledges that South Carolina is the State
that gave him birth. This sets at rest question
which believe has been disputed heretofore
Columbia Cdrolinidn.
Some years ago published evidence that
showed conclusively that Gen. Jackson was born
in North Carolina. in what is now Union county.
Since then we have seen no proof to contradict it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20
STENHOUSE, MACAULAY & CO.,

HAVE FOR SALE,
25 Hhds. Demerara Molasses,
SO Bills. Extra Golden Syrnp,
80 Hhds. Light Brown Sugar, ...
80 Bills. A, B and Sugars,
800 Sacks Liverpool Salt,
so b oxes Family Soap,
SO Boxes Factory Cheese,
1000 Cunny Sacks for Corn, ~.-
25 Bales Gunny Bagging,
100 Coils Rope,
And large stock of Family Groceries Of all kinds.
All of which will be sold low for Cash.
STENHOUSE, MACAULAY co.
Nov 10, 1866.
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SALE

On Wednesday, November 2sth, I will sell at
Public Auction, at Beech Cliffs, on the Catawba
river, Nhe residence of J. Edward Caldwell,) 1000
bushels of Corn Mules, Stock of Cattle and Hogs,
or Wagons, together with Farming Impements
Of every description.
Terms made known on day of sale.
D. A. CALDWELL.
Nov 49, 1866 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-11-20

GRAPEs.-To persons interested in the culture
of the Vine, we will state upon the authority of
Grant, Taylor and Redmont. that the four best
grapes in cultivation in the United States are the
Isabella Qhe earlies) the Delaware (white) the
Iona (which is sold in New-York City at Sl,OO
per pound,) and the latest and best keeping grape
of all, native of North Carolina, the Pamco, be-
longing to the Skoupernong family. 1t is black,
and has as many as thirty, but generally about
one dozen berries in cluster, and viii! keep read
lily until Christmas.
Of the .Sho"permong family wits rotundifolia)
there are now four varieties in cultivation to wit:
Fowers, b. Haccanau0, b. Pamlico, b and
the skoupernong W. From the last several seed
lings have been produced, but none of them of
superior qualities to the original and are not
worthy of cultivation for the present.-Roletyh
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