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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

u Many of the Bishops and Clergy of the
Roman Catholic Church in this country, have is
sued circulars warning Irishpien ageinst the Fee
Man movement which is now creating so much
excitement at the North and in Ireland and Eng
land The idea of freeing Ireland. from the
dominion of the British Government, is absurd,
and is only resulting in the loss of life and liberty
in Ireland, and the loss of the money of Irishmen
in the United States. The Fenan movement is
one grand humbus.
TORONTO, March IA Dispatch says there
is no abatement of the Fenian panic. A heavy
run on the banks for gold had commenced
throughout the province. The government is
helping the banks with specie.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20
OUAKERs LEAVING NORTH CAROLINA

OUAKERs LEAVING NORTH CAROLINA
An Inspector of the Bureau of Refugees, Freed
men, &c, reports that the boat from Acquia
Creek, Va, brought to the city this morning
seventy five persons of the Society of Friends,
from Randolph county, ~ e., who are on
their way to settle in the State of Indiana.
The cause of their emigration they state to be
the persistent persecution of them by the peo-
ple of North Carolina. The Quakers also state
that ore hundred aud City more will leave in a
few days Hoshinyto" Star.
Of course it is not stated in what way the
Quakers have been prosecuted.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

w We have been requested by Mr. Obadiah
Woodson County Court Clerk, to state that by
recent Act Of the General Assembly he is not
permitted to issue Marriage License to any per-
son or persons without the written consent of the
parent. when the lady desiring to get married is
under 15 years of age. Consequently. gentlemen
applying for licenses must show an athdavit that
the lady is IL years of age, unless the Clerk
knows her age.-Salisbury Banner.
We see no mention made of this Act in the list
of Captions. but if such is the law, of course it
applies to all the counties and ought TO be strict
ly enforced. SO to effectualy prevent children
from obtaining licenses without the consent of
their parents The public ought to frown upon
any Minister or Magistrate who solemnizes the
rites of matrmony, where the girl or ''lady' is
under H. without the consent of the parents, no
matter whether they have license or not.
p S.-We learn that the law failed to pass the
Senate.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

No WARM the last news Rom Europe we
find the following:
"Mr Stewards reply to the French dispatch of
February 9th states that the United States will
remain neutral towards Mexico, in view Of the
promised evacuation of Mexico by the French
troODsS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

Guarding against Cholerd.-Gen. Ruger
has issued the following order:
IA rigid quarantine will be established at
Hattcras Inlet, Fort Macon, Fort Fisher and Fort
Caswell, on all vessels arriving at those ports,
and no vessels from the West Indies will be al
lowed to come into port, and discharge passen-
gers and cargo, without orders from these Head
quarters"
Gen. Ruger has invited the co operation of
Gov. Worth in establishing quarantine regula-
tions at Newbern, Wilmington, &c. Cholera is
said to be prevailing in the West India Islands
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

In this County. on the sth inst, Mr. William
hutchison, aged 60 years. He was an excellent
citizen, and Ruling Elder in Mallard Creek Pres
byterian Church for a number of years.
Suddenly, in Yorkville, on the 10th. inst Mr.
Samuel J. Kuykendal, aged about 43 years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20
KEW ADVERTISEMENTS

SIS Reward-R l. Patterson Co.
lime for Sale Eagle or J Sanders.
House and Lot for Sale Butt.
Rice-Bernheim i Sinclair.
Family Grocery, &c-McGinn, Ledwell S:zer.
Court Orders Williams Clerk.
land for Sale-O. p. jerks, ADMINISTRATOR.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

MAIL CARRIERs.-Some of tbs routes in this
section are still without mail, because one
who is able willing to enter into contract can
take the test oath. The route from this place to
Davidson college is not Supplied. but we hope
some one will bid for a.
We are not certain that mail carriers are re-
quired by the Government to take the test oath.
We think the Postmaster General has decided
that mail carrier is not officer of the Gov
ornament. but laborer. and therefore not requir-
ed to take the test OATH We ,elieve we saw
such statement in the Raleigh Standard some
weeks ago. Will the editor of that paper please
inform US in regard to the matter.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20
NOTICE..

r. The Magistrates Of Mecklcnburg county are re-
CURED to meet at the Court House on The second
Tuesday in April, (Court week., for the purpose o.
levying County taxes. majority must be present
on hat day. WM. MAXWELL,
March 10, 1866. G. G. Clerk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

a We are indebted to our county represen.
tAtives in the Legislature-R. d. Whitley and J.
d. Hutchinson. Esq'rs. Commoners, and Jos. II.
Wilson, Esq. Senator-for legislative documents.
We are requested by Messrs Whitley and Hut
Gibson to say that they have left few documents
at the Sheriffss Office for distribution
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

" A majority of the Magistrates of Mecklen-
burg county required to attend on Tuesday of
Court week, for the purpose of levying County
tpKeS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

e We glad to learn that the Railroad
Bridge over the Catawba River tbetween Char
lotte and Lincolnton) will be completed in four
or five weeks.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20
RICE, RICE.

A nice article for family use, just received at
BERNHEIM & SINCLAIR'S.
March 10, 1866.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

GEN. WADE HAMPTON This distinguished
gentleman arrived here day or two ago. He
is in good health and spirits, and says that his
freed people are working we'll on his plantation
in Louisiana.-C Columbia Ph9nic
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20
LIN E! IEHiE!!

few Barrels of frst-rate Thomastowu LINE for
sale Apply TO J. G. Eagle, or J. NJ. Sanders.
March l9, 1866.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

u Maj Gen. Robert RANSOM has been elect
ed Chief Marshal of the City of Wilmin ton. n. C
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

NASHVILLE, March l6.-General Cheatham
was married at the First United Presbyterian
Church to-day. A large number Of persons were
present. including Generals Hood. Buckner,
MaurY. and Anderson.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

bg- E. H. Sears has been confirmed by the
Senate as direct tax commissioner for North
Carolina.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

The BANKs.-An important law passed
by the Legislature to enable the Banks of this
State to go into liquidation. We have not yet
seen the law. but have been informed as to some
of its provisions. The stockholders of each
Bank are to decide whether they will accept the
conditions of the law. and if their decision is in
the affirmative, bill must be filed in the Court
Of Equity setting forth the fact that the Bank is
DESTROYS of going into lquidation; whereupon the
Judge is required to appoint Commissioner to
take charge of all the assets and property of the
Bank to be held in trust for its creditors Pub
lie notice is then to be given. requiring all who
hold claims against the Bank to present them
within year. IN settling with the creditors,
the Judge is authorized to discriminate in GER
tain cases-for instance, where person de-
posted money in 1860 1861, and another de-
posted in 1863 or 1864, and where these deposits
still stand on the books of the Bank to the credit
of such individuals. There being difference in
the value of the money deposited. of course there
ought to be some discrimination made in settle
mentS.
Upon accepting the provisions Of this law. the
individua stockholders relieved of all liabili-
ty imposed by the'charter.
All Banks gre required to receive their own
notes at par in payment of debts due the Bank.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

"a We learn from an ofEcial source that the
P. o. Department has entered into contract
with the Viii, Char. Il Ruth Railroad to carry
the mail three times a week between Wilmington
and Shelby, va Lumberton. Laurinburgh. W AIDES
boro. Monroe, Charlotte, Lincolnton. Sc. AL
intermediate Offices now established, or new ones
that may be established, are to be supplied. 1t is
understood that coaches will be put on the route
to run from the head of the Railroad in Richmond
county to Charlotte, and from Cherryvile in Gas.
ton county to Shelby or Rutherfordton.
We presume this arrangement will be very
convenient to the people living between this point
and Wadesboro. and we hope Post Offices will be
established along the whole line.
REMARKABLE IGNORANCE AND WIcKEDNEss
The Boston Commonwealth gives an account
Of the trial and conviction for murder of young
man named Reynolds IN Freetown, Bristol coun.
ty, Massachusetts. and expresses the opinion
that he ought to be pardoned because of his
great ignorance. That paper says:
"ReynoAs boy of Is, born and brought
up in that part of Freetown known as slab
Bridge.' Nobody, without undeniable proof,
would believe that a community Of such ignorance,
of snch absolutely heathenish ignorance as this
- represented 10 COulu De IouOu III DTlStOl
county. Two thirds of the witnesses at this trial.
adult natives of the town, signed their names
with cross, The Bible literally an I'm
knoacn book. Reynolds could neither read nor
write, and had nerer heard Of the name Of Christ
except as oath. At the trial every member of
the family, except the father, committed the most
deliberate perjury"
These people are some Of Mr Senator Summers
constituents. While Mr. Sumner and others of
his stripe are bestowing their sympathy upon the
negro, and eternay mouthing about negro rights
and equality. some of their poor white constitu-
ents in the North are living and dying in the
grossest ignorance, .wickedness and restitution
We don't think it becomes .'northern breth
rem to ever again alude to the called heath
ems of the South.
TOURNANENTS.-Aren not the people of some
sections of this State and Virginia running the
tournament" sport :. in the ground'-making
the thing too common and rather ridiculous
May there not be too much of good thing
A murder committed at one of these at
fairs in Richmond county week before last. and
the Wilmington Dispatch says that neither the
young man who was killed nor the one who killed
him was in a condition to know what they were
about. Liquor was the cause of the difficulty.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

THE U. S. LAND TAx.--As we stated some
timo ago. the period for paying the L. S. Land
Tax in Mecklenhurg county expires ca the Goth
inst, after which time the Collector at th,s point
cannot keep his office open. All who can pay
had better attend to the matter this week
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

The Newbern Times of Tuesday has this waf
1.-THE white officer who figured so conspicuous
Iy in the circus Friday night, with a colored wo-
man on his arm, is one of those stationed at Fort
Macon. 1t is stated he belongs to the 37th U.
S. colored infantry, and does not belong to the
command on duty here. He has been put under
arrest
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

NEW YORK, March l6.-Cotton has declin-
ing tendency: sales of 800 bales at 40 and Al
cents. Flour dull; common declined cents;
Southern unchanged. Wheat very dull and de-
clined and cents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

COUPONS ON STATE BoNDs-We learn that
the impression prevails that the coupons on the
internal improvement bonds of the State, issued
during the war, are embraced in the law
just passed for funding the interest If so, the
coupons will advance. We advise, therefore,
the people who hold the coupons any of the
State bonds not repudiated with the war deb:,
to hold on to them, and not to sell them for a
song-Raleigh Sentinel.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

WAsHINGToN. March l6.-The Captain Cen
eral of Cuba. in an official communication. de-
nounees, as untrue, the statement made by Sena-
tor Sumner that freedmen from the South have
been taken to Cuba and sold into slavery.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20

COOP PoLIcY-BuT D1sAaREEABLE.-The
charlotte Democrat, ia well written article up
on the subject. suggests that the Congressman
elected from North Carolina, all who cannot take
the test oath, resign, and that another election
be held, when only those who can take the oath
be voted for and elected. We think this good
advice. The present ruling majority of Congress
VIII never consent to receive the present delega-
tlon entire, and might not if those who can take
the oath were elected in their stead; but trial
could be made. As it is, our members that
others might. We do not think it possible that
any man whom the people of the State might
elect, if admitted, would vote with the Radicals
to carry their obnoxious measures; although,
they might make his admission a sine qua non
IN the matter, and refuse him seat except upon
pledge. The Democrat thinks, and SO Go we,
that this course on the part of the people OF the
State, would strengthen the position of the Pres-
dent, and damage his opposers-it certainly
would. From the first, the President recon-
mended that none but loyal men-meaning those
who could take the oath-should be sent to
Washington; for he very we'll knew that they
would not be admitted, and restoration hindered
But it was thought the radicals would not persist
in continuing their harsh policy, and that the
test oath would be modified or repealed. Time
anu Tie tetnpeT vi Lne TulIiiS IHdJoilIy III wv
gress, 90 to show that no change will be made in
their requirement. We must, therefore, yield to
their caprice-tyranny would be better term
with chance for representation, or positively be
excluded altogether.
The question then presents ITSELF will the pre-
sent members elect, resign! that others more &C
ceptable to the "powers that be- may take their
places. If they conclude to resign, they will be
remembered and honored hereafter.
President johnson will, in a short while, in all
probability, issue his proclamation declaring the
Union restored; but this will not give the present
seats-it will only place the responsibility of ex-
Guiding them more heavily upon the shoulders of
the radicals, which they will not regard, until
their stubbornress and fanaticsm is overcome by
the appearance of men, loyal according to their
notion if them StatesviUe american.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-03-20
FROM WASHINGTON.

WAsHINaToS, March 1.-THE House Of
Representatives last night defeated the loan bill
bY vote of sixty -four to seventy. This 10 re-
garded as condemnation of The Secretary Of the
Treasury's foancial policy: The bill would give
him very large powers; bat It is supposed that it
will be revised and passed. The defeat of it
occasioned great excitement.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-10-19
Governors Message.

The Governor sent his message to the
Legislature on Friday. We make the fol-
lowing abstract:
He commences by making a statement
of the finances of the State. From all
sources the receipts have beenS996 $685.
40. During the year there has been paid
out $685., 9SI.S2. Leaving balance in
the Treasury of S2s,576,67. The total
Indebtedness of the State in bonds is 81 ,625,
500. This will soon be reduced by 10000,
exoected soon to be received from the gen.
eral government and also by a sinking
fund on hand of $4,000. Es. e7.
The Governor then pays high respect
and regard for the soldiers who have re-
turned home and have quietly assumed the
rarb of the citizen, and also warm trib-
ME to those who fell, that their country
might continue to live. The total number
of men furnished by Vermont he states at
34,23S.
A Normal school is recommended. and
the Orange County grammar school has
rendered their institution to the State for
that purpose, thus removing large ex-
pense, SO far as that may be an expense
The proposition meets with the approba-
lion of the Board of Education.
The Reform school at Waterbury is IA
vorably spoken Of, and a Recommendation
made to by additional real estate adjoining
which is . pant of the old governor Butler
farm.
He recommends the appointment OF ou'
State Geologist, A. ID. Hagar Esq, o.
Procsorsville, as commissioner to the Pa
ria exhibition next year, that is, he asks
that power be given to make such an aP'
pointment.
Mex. the message refers to the loss OF
bo,b of our U. S. Senators. and directs the
attention Of the Legislature to the election
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-10-19

Stedman, SIC, Mrs. c. Bradley, Dover,
15c., Mrs. A. Morse, Fayetteville, l5c,
Mrs. p. Derry, Townshend, I5c. Rhoda
Harlow, bead mats, 25c., Mrs. N. l.. Sta
plies, stand cover and mat, 75c, Mrs Ma
ria Attridge, Newfane, Spanish needle
work, 2, Mrs. w. ii. Holton, cambria en-
broidery, so, Mrs. A. Morse, do, 4,
Mrs. c. Ward, handkerchief, 75c., Mrs.
c. Harlow, embroidery, Zoe, +. nj. Bur-
nap, do, Soc, Sylvia Wellman, Newfane,
40c, Mrs. Ii. Evans, skirt slip and sack,
75c., Mrs. w. A. Stedman, resin fruit,
decalcomanie bracket, l 81, Fannie War
ren, decalcomanie pieces, I, Cynthia
Hall, Newfane, paper work, Zoe, Mrs. p.
Derry, embroidered apron, 20, Achsa V.
Root, tattsn, Zoe, Mrs. G. A. Estabrook,
Dummerston, bead work, 75c,, MIS-. Je-
rome Holden, embroidered child's dress
40c-, Abbie Pratt, Willamsville, squirrel
furs, 74c., Mrs. III. Evans, brackets, 75c.,
f. M. Taft, Putney, Chinese table, roc,
Mrs, Samuel Morse, Newtane, silk apron,
SIC, Mrs, c. III. Harlow, Chinese slippers,
25c., Sabrina Sherwin, Newfaae, ksit
shirt, Ace, Ellen Kimball monchoir case,
75c., Emma Bowker, Newfane, watch
case, 25c,, Mrs. 0. Attridge, do, needle
book, Ace. Mrs. l.. L. Bond, letter pouch.
25c, Mrs, NJ. Shattuck, Townshend, sack,
socks, watch case and tatten, l 10, Sarah
Wetherell, Westminster, boquet, and
wreath of verbenss, l Mrs. Il. Sawyer,
verbenas and pinks, l, Mrs b. A. Fish,
Fayetteville, do Soc, Alice Ward, do,
boquet, Soc, A. B. Newton, do, 25c., Mrs.
p. Ormsbee, Dummerston, dahlias, Doc,
Mrs. w. A. Stedman, wreath, 25c., Mrs.
Aldrich, asters, 3zc., Mrs. D. r. Cobb
Putney, bouquet, 25c., Mrs. Addison
Brown. varieties of pressed grasses, so
Eveline Sawyer, Fayetteville, do, 25c.
w. A. STEDMAN, Secretary.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-10-19
windhan County Court.


The report of the two following cases
We copy from the report in the Brattle-
boro Record: s.
Chas. S. Hicks Us Lescis Collins. This
was an action for damages sustained in
consequence of defendant, having falsely
and maliciously reported that the plaintiff
was thief. The defendant plead in JUS
LITIGATION the truth of the words spoken,
and gave in evidence tending to show that
on certain day in September, 1865,
while he and his family were absent from
the house, that this plaintiff entered and
stole from his house basket, knife, fork,
spoon, etc., and further that the plaintiff
had been generally reported a thief.
The evidence of the plaintiff tended to
show that he did not steal the articles
named and had no knowledge of the lar
ceny at the time, but that it subsequently
turned out that the larceny was committed
by one Johnney Dix, who, a short time
after this larceny was committed went in
to the State of New Hampshire and then
committed other misdemeanors, and was
arrested, tried and convicted. The jury
returned verdict for plaintiff to recover
Sl46,25 and costs. Davenport and Wheel
err for plaintiff. Xix and Stoddard for
the defendant
Samuel W. Hudson By his guardian as
John Warde'i: This was an action of
general assumpst to recover three hun
dred and twenty-five dollars received by
defendant for use of plaintiff.
The defendant admitted receiving the
money but insisted that it belonged to him
by virtue Of an indenture of apprentice
ship by which the plaintiff, when a lad of
ten years was by his father bound to this
defendant until the age of twenty-one
years,-and that the board, clothing, edu-
cation and care bestowed upon the plain
tiff from the time he was bound to him up
TO the date of leaving his service amount
ed to much more than the amount claimed
The court directed verdict for plaintiff
for the sum of $349,25 and COSTS Howe
and Stoddard for plaintiff. Clarke & Has
kins and Davenport for defendant.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-10-19
Premiums Awarded,
AT THE wINDHAM COUNTY FAIR, oCTo-
Der Sd AND 4TH, 1866.

HoRsEs.-1st class horses, S. F. Whit
ney, Fayetteville, IS, ID. L. Bemis, Towns
bend, 4. Best three year old, II. N. Fos-
ter, Fayetteville, 3. I'd class horses,
brood mares, N. C. Moore, Westminster,
A, II. G. Miller, Newfane, 3, Warren
Higey, Marlboro, 2, A. Miles, Newfane,
L. Fillies, year old, w. Smith, Rock
ingham, 3, l.. Fields, Putney, 2, NJ. F.
Plimpton, Wardsboro, 1. Fillies, 2 year
old, j. j. Green, Fayetteville, 3, John
Lamphear, Brookline, 2, w. NJ. Cham
berlin, Brattleboro, l. Geldings, year
old, A. B. Fisher, Newfane, 3, G. r. Gro
well, Westminster 2, j. B. Miller, Brattle-
boro, /. Geldings, 2 year old, c. M.
White, Townshend, 2, w. Wilson, Dunn
merston, l. Yearlings, David Bemis,
Townshend, 2 I'D class horses, matched
horses, H. N. Hix, Nottingham, 3, Sidney
F. Perry, Saxton's River, A, S. p. Miller,
Fayetteville, 2. Ceilings, III. II. KIM
ball, Westminster, 4, A. j. Morse, Fay
etteville, 2. II. N. Flint, Putney, l. Trot-
ting horses, years and over, L. r. Os-
good, Saxton's River, 10, S. F. Whitney,
Fayetteville, 6. years and under, w.
Robinson, Putney, s, A b. Knapp, Dunn
merston, 5.
LADIES EQUEsTRIANIsM.-Miss Stella
Kimball, Westminster, S4, Mrs. Frank
Farr, Brattleboro, 8, Miss Emma Hadley
Brattleboro, 2.
FASTEST TRoTTING.-E. r. Osgood
Saxton's River SIS, w. Taylor, Below:
Falls, 10.
CATTLE.-Bulls, thoroughbred, year:
and over, T.. Ruttrr & Son, Townshend
So, Charles Cutler, Brookline, 4, b. Muz.
zy &c Son, Jamaica, 3, w. Watson, 2
Yearling bulls, Dexter Conant, Grafton
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1866-10-19

SINGULAR DEATH AND REsURREC-
TIoN.-The following remarkable case is
from the Albany Knickerbocher of Wednes-
day: Night before last child of William
Wells, residing in the town Of Bethlehem.
short distance from the city, died rather
suddenly, as the family supposed, fl ON an
attack of diarrhea. To all appearances
the child was dead, and it was accordingly
prepared for the grave, and actually laid
in the coffin. The coffin containing the
body was placed in the front room, after
having been thus arranged, and the family
retired. The funeral was TO have taken
place yesterday. During the night, how
ever, Mr.. Wells heard noise in the front
room, and supposed it was the cat or dog
that had got in there. He went in to
drive it out. Imagine his surprise to find
the body of the child turned in the coffin.
He raised it up, and the little thing opened
its eyes, looked up and commenced crying.
Life animated life, was there. The fathers
heart leaped with joy. The mother again
clasped her child TO her bosom. The
! physician was sent for, and the whole
neighborhood was aroused. Nourishments
were administered, and the child yester-
day was doing well. ........