The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-04-17
STATE ITEMS.

THE CASE OF MAJ. GEE.-On Tuesday,
the Judge Advocate made his argument before
the Commission, against the motion Of the &C
cused to quash the proceedings, ADD read an or
der from the War Department to suspend the
mastering out of certain officers. detailed to sit
in the Commission, which ORDER being dated
subsequent to the Presidents proclamation, was
paramount to an order to continue the trial. be-
cause whatever is done by any one of the De-
partments is an order from the President 10
legal contemplation.
The Court, after consultation, decided against
the motion, and the prosecution proceeded to
the examination of witnesses.
On yesterday the prisoner sued out a writ of
habeas corpus before Judge Fowle: of the Su-
perior Court Bench, which was served on Gen
Kruger, Commanding the Department Of North
Carolina, to have Maj Gee before him on Sat-
urday next. The matter will then be decided
whether the trial before the Military Commits
sion shall continue, trial be had before Civil
Court or Major Gee be set at hberty.-Roletyh
Standard, l2th.
[See news column for the result
The next session of the Baptist State Con-
vention will be held with the church in Raleigh,
end will commence ON Wednesday, before the
fourth Sabbath in May.
FELL DEAD-One Mr. f. Seveller, living on
East Front street, arose from his bed on Sun
day morning. usual, about 4 o'clock, and fell
dead on the floor, almost instantly. The ply
stefan decided that be came to his death 10y
sudden determination of blood to the head
Neesbern Times.
Su1cIDE.-DeaM OF Co.. L., c. Clayton
1t is with much pain that we announce the
death of the above named estimabe citizen of
our county He put an end to his own exist
ence on Sabbath last while his family were at
church. No reason is given for this melancholy
deed, except it is stated that he has been de-
pressed in spirit ever since he was deprived OF
his property by Stoneman's raiders.-AsheuiUe
Meas.
Old N. c. State: Bonds sold in New York on
the 9th lost. at 948.
Five whales have been recently captured in
and near Beaufort Harbor, N. G. They were
stray fish, certain.
o. G. PARSLEY & Cove notice that this
excellent firm Wilmington, n. c.. have perfect
ed arrangements by which they ship coffee d.
rect from Rio Jansiro; and that they are looking
daily for 1000 bags of varions grades to arrive
at Wilmington, selected expressly for that mar
ket.
This energetic firm deserves the patronage of
our merchants They are liberal and reliable,
and we believe our merchants who desire coffee
could not do better than send them their orders.
Besides they would be encouraging home enter
prise, which is an important consideration.
A CHALK NINE DIscovERED.-Mr Ma
berry, of Davidson county, has discovered on
his land, near the mineral Springs, of that coun-
ty, chalk mine, which is said to be rich. This
discovery may lead to others Of more import
ance, as it is believed that gold, lead and iron
lie buried under the surface in that reglon.--
Salisbury Banner.
Bg A correspondent Of the Norfolk Virgin
ian, writing from Murfreesboro', says: The ag-
rcutural interests of this (Hertforc) county
will be very we'll developed this year The
planters are busy and forward They have Sc
cured abundant help, and large yields are ex-
pected Cotton seems to be the leading pro-
duct. Larger fields will be planted than ever
before Corn is selling at $3.50 per barrel.
This high price is not owing to the scarcity,
bnt, as a great many farmers produced large
crop last year, they do not wish to dispose of it,
| but keep it to serve them another year, 50 that
they may be able to cultivate greater quantity
of cotton. 1t is thought hy well Informed men
that owing to the determination of planters to
produce all they can of this staple commodity,
that breadstuffs must contiaue high. The fish
cries on the Sound are doing large business