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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-25

DEAR SIR: | returned day before yesterday,
having spent three weeks 10 Philadelphia and
New York With rare exceptions and only
then IN small way, i-feund Northern capital
ISIS afraid to invest at present in the South !;
but they are fully alive to the magnificent re-
sources OF our country, and are anxious to invest
SO soon as they can leei any security in doing
So The course of our newspapers and politi-
clans is such as to drive away every thing which
could benefit US, and reduce the country from
Its present PROSTATE condition to absolute ruin
and despair. l could have brought more than
sloO,OO0 with from man, and could
have induced five times as much more to come
out here, but for the obstacles continually put
In the way of reconstruction. As
1t was, l returned without a dollar.
L hope yet, however, to do something as soon
as the policy of Congress is definitely determined
The, rice aud timber lands and the mineral in
tereats particularly gold) of North Carolina are
attracting attention at the North | met several
persons who had bought, or became interested
In, gold mines, and who are very sanguine -
Cotton lands near market were also highly
esteemed. Indeed, if it were not for the present
political situation, millions OF capital, now idle,
would flow In a ceaseess stream to the South,
and more perhaps to North Carolina than to any
other State. | think this Congress will settle
things, and next spring there will be better
chance y
Some of the wisest men talked with are con-
vinced that the capital of the country, if we will
only permit it, must necessarily be transferred
to the South in few years, together with az
abundance of capital from Europe Money is
superabundant with them l know personally
of hundreds of thousands now lying idle, and
anxiously awaiting to be transferred here.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-25

A BIG DUNCE.-A man in New York has
brought suit against certain lottery dealers for
$35,0G0 which he says he lost at trying to get
rich by buying lottery tickets. He is green
certain bot there many people in the c"un-
try VIII" are initiating him smaller scale
Those who buy gift-enterprize and lottery tickets
may expect to lose their money. Sometimes a
'bait" is thrown int" particular neighborhood
by The Northern sharp-rs in The shape Of prize,
simply to draw patronage.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-25
NOTICE.

A, the late residence of Jas II Richardson, deed,
nm the I'd day Of January next. will be sold 10 the
highest bidder. on a credit of Elk months. good
Mules 400 bushels Corn. IS bushels Peas. stock OF
Cat,Ie. Hogs and Sheep, Fodder. Shucks, Farming
Implements, Household and Kiiehen Furniture, &c.
Bond and security required Of purchasers - ,ssa
EASTER II. RICHARDSON, 2 81
Dec II, 1865 Special Adnnistratrix
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-25
JAMES nARTY e. CO.,

Nert Door to tie Court House, CharZOtfe, " C.,
Have ius, received new Stock of Groceries, con-
sisting of Sugar, Coffee. Molasses, Tea. &c
They also have good assortment of Boots, Shoes,
Hats and Caps, at reduced prices.
t,.s JAMES HARTY co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-25

Do you want TO buy Goods cheap If so, 20 to
BREM, BROWN &,COlS. es-
We have jnst returned from The Northern Cities,
where we bought very large Stock Of all kinds Of
Dry Goods, Boots. Shoes, Hats,
Clothing, sc, DO.
Having gone North after the regular trade was
over, we bought our Goods greatly below their
value, aid viii: give customers the advantages
OF our great Bargains rs $50
we would invite Merchants visiting this City for
sne purpose of buying Guods 10 give as call b.
ore ouying as We ieel very certain sell them
"oous lower than they can buy, them elsewhere.
All persons In want of Clouds will please give us
cali oei're buying. 1t will give great pleasure
10 snow our Goods whetheryoa buy or not.
s- 20 BREM, BROWN CO.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-25
! CLOTHING! CLOTHING

CLOTHING ever offered in this market and at
lower prices. If yon want to buy good Clothing.
we'll made, call and examine stock before buying.
We will sell at Wholesale or Retail as low rs it
ever was sold before the Our stock embraces
every quality, from common to the finest grades.
s.a. BREM, BROWN CO.
Dec "a 1865 ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-25
PUBLIC SALE.

On "Wednesday. the 9Th of january. I win sell a,
public auction. all my Honsehold and Kitchen Fur
niture, all my Stock, Farming Implements a Car
riage, Buggy. Cotton Gin, Thresher, a quantir, Of
Corn: ais" fine Pianoi with many other articles
too hume rous t. mention. 'f- -
Terms-SIx months credit on all sums over $lo
. ss ..-Gsr4 MARGARET GRIER.
Dec "a 1866 2ipd - -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-25
For The Western Democrat,

Mr. EDIToR.:-The following letter is from
gentleman, of this State who went North to
sell lands and other properties for himself and
friends 1t may interest your numerous readers
to ?eruse it. Il speaks out plainly as to the
real difficulties in the way of our material pros
perity, ana gives an inkling of the untold wealth
That would speedily flow into the South if we
could only get eur political troubles settled.
a@s A NATIVE CITIZEN.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-25
NIT. VERONA MALE ACADEMY,

NEAR WOODLA WV, CASTOR COUNTY, ~ c.
A. J. HARRISON, Principal.
The exercises Of the Spring Term will be resumed
the third Monday of January, 1857, aud will
continue 20 weeks. .Charges made from time of en-
trance with no deductions except in cases Of pro-
tracred sickness) at the following rates:
Classics SIS, in specie or its equivalent In cur
rency; Higher English $l2 80 do Primary Bran
ches 81 do -. - -.
December %, 1866. 3tpd ,7 g.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-25

NATIONAL EXPRESS CoMpANY-Actton of
u Nurytnnd Court -Baltmore, Dec l5.-In
the cas-. of Mr. William W Glenn against the
National Express Company, Judge Alexander
passed an order and decree appointing Thomas
A. Pratt receiver of the company, authoriz-
ing him to collect, sue for and receive all its
property and assets, and all monies due to or
receivable by the same, whether in the hands
of or due by any officer or shareholder of the
company, or other person or persons, aud re-
cei pit for and release the same.
John B. lloge, aud e o. O'Donnell and
John j. Kelly, directed and required to
bring into Maryland all the property, MONIES
assets and descriptions moveable, belonging to
the National Express and Transportation Com
psny on the 20th of September last. in their
possession and under their control respectively,
and deliver the same TO the receiver, who is re-
CURED to give notice to the creditors Of the
company to file their claims and vouchers there
of with the clerk of the court on or before the
18th day of May, 1867. The court reserves
for fuaI adjudication upon the coming up of all
the answers and proofs, the differentiation OF all
other questions, raised in The proceedings and
not herein determined,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-25
NOTICE.

All persons having claims against the Estate Of
Samuel bowrie are hereby notified TO present them
properly authenticated within the time prescribed
by law. and all persons indebted to that Estate must
make payment to the undersigned. ....
-a G. DUWD, Administrator.
Dec % 1866
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-25

Gov. VANCE's LECTURE.-We are requested to saw
that Gov. Vance will deliver his Lecture .Ai about it.
in this place, Friday evening next at Treloar
Hall, for the benefit of the Ladies' Philan,hropc So.
ciety. We hope citizens generally will attend on
the occasion
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-25
JUST RECEIVED
AT 90
PRESSON & GRAY'S,

fine lot of Sugar., Raisins, Gnrrants Ctron, Cam
dies and ALI the good things for Christmas
We have received to-day, a fns lot of Family
Flour of best brand. --. r~..- ". e -
Two barrels of splendid Lard e. ~, s. 81
All in want Of good Flonr just call at Presson b
Gray's and leave your orders, and we will have it
sent your house, if within the limits of the city.
We would call the attention of The country people
TO the fact that we pay CASH for all COUNTRY
PRODUCE. Call and see US before you sell.
PRESSUN- L. GRAY.
Dec "a 1866.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-25
From the Releigh Standard.
PETITION FOR A NEW STATE

The following. petition is circulating anon 2
the people of Western North Carolina. The
loyal people of that portion of our State despair
of anything like justice or prosperity under the
present government of North Carolina They
therefore petition the Congress to grant them "
mew State We are 10th to part with our West
friends. We appeal to them to lay aside
this petition for the present, and join their loyal
brethren in the Centre aud East in urging Con
eress to establish a loyal government for the
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-25
he following is the petition referred to:

ITO establish justice, insure domestic tranquility
and secure the blessings Of liberty to ourselves
and our posterity. '-Preambte to the Constitu
ton.
As you value peace, order, liberty, justice, ma
tional prosperity, and security of property and
life, get many signers to this petition as
possible, and have it presented to Congress at
the -earliest practicable period, or send to the
Pioneer, Hendersonville, to be forwarded
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-25

E-A proposition to hold a convention of the
Governors of the Southern States to consider the
political situation, and determine what course
should be pursued in order to meet the legal de-
mands of Congress and the radical party, is now
under consideration by prominant SouIherners
who are and have been 10 correspondence with
the Governors above named.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-25
House and Lot 10 Rent.

At the Public Square. on Thursday the 27th inst,
will rent the HOUSE and LOT known as the Mrs
Stephenson property. Church Street for the year
1867. Terms one half cash. the balance in twelve
months. }. r. ROSS, Trustee.
Dec. "a, 1885, l:pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-25
Posi- OFFicEs.-A Washington letter writer
gives the following information:

Posr OFFicEs.-A Washington letter writer
gives the following information
MANY communications from the Postoffice
Department. addressed to former incunbents of
PoStoffices in the South, with view of ascertain
ing their pecuniary relations with the Govern
nrnt at the close of the late war. having failed to
elicit any response, the Postmaster General in
tends giving. in similar cases official notification
of the di<cnntinuance Of these Offices. which will
not be re opened until sufficient proof of their
necessity is produced. In the State of North
Carolina alone nearly one hundred and fifty Offices
have already been discontinued"
We have, comparatively. but few offices open
now in the South. and # any discontinued on
account of the delinq of old postmasters.
it will work great Inconvenience. The people
ought not 10 be deprived of mail facilities on &C.
count of the delinquency of postmaSters.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-25

and Paper Collars, handkerchief, Cravats, &c.
JAMES HARTY J. co.
Dec o. 1866
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-25

The large fine Dwelling known the VIM Treloar
property. Apply to s. A. HARRIS. Agt
December "a, 1866 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-25

NATIONAL BASKs.-It appears that there is
already disposition on the part"f some of the
members of Congress to interfere with the Ma
tional Banks and discontinue their operations
In the proceedings of Congress of last week we
notice the fullowiug:
Mr. Cook offered the following
Resolved, That the Committee on Banking and
Currency be instructed to inquire int" the expe-
dirncy of providing by law for the withdrawal of
the currency ISSUED by the national hunks as fast
as the same may be done without injustce to the
banks. and of supplying the place of such cur
rency with legal tender notes issued by the gov
ernm-nt of the United States. On cali of the
previous question the resolution rejected
yeas Us. mays 6o.
a Washington correspondent says:
"The vote in the House to-day upon the reso-
luton .instructing the COMMITTEE of Ways aud
Means TO bring in bill to retire the National
Bank Currency, aud substitute for it legal ten
ders, is regarded very significant. 1t came
within very few votes of being adopted. 1t is
understood that majority OF the Committee
favor this proposition and are opposed TO two
different classes Of federal paper currency"
We should regret such interference With the
Banks at this time Il would cause great TO-
convenience, If not loss, -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-25

THE LEGIsL ATTIRE

nas adjourned until the 22d January. On Saturday
oos. worth was inaugurated and delivered a short
aoo1ess. Bills authorizing the holding of ezra
terms OF me County Court of Mecklenburg and al
ices to Justices of the Peace in Mecklenburp
PASSED !neir Email readings in both Houses. The
resoiuooh TO loan Stauly and Union counties $4,000
eacn rom the State Treasury, passed the House. but
was postponed by the Senate till z5th of January.
NEW YORK MARKET, Dec. 22.-Cotton
quiet at 81 Guild 33s.
LIVERPOOL MARKET, Dec. 22.-Cotton
buoyant at las pence
:, SAVANNAH, Dec. 81 Bishop Stephen e.
iiot1 OF the Episcopal Church, died this even
ing of heart disease
u e. Memminger, Confederate Secretary of
the Treasury, has been pardonsd.
RICHMOND, Dec. 22-The military commits.
sior for the trial of Dr. Watson here, has been
dissolved by order of the President, this morn
ipg, and Watson discharged. f1r 20 49,
INCREASE OF CRIME-It is a somew hat
startling Tact that within the last two years a
majority OF our State Penitentiaries have nearly
doubled the number of their inmates. In the
Illinois Penisentiary the convicts number five
hundred more than in 1861 In Ohio the iu-
crease of crime has been in about the same pro-
portion; and a similar increase has taken place
in nearly all the States.-New York Sun.
If the Northern State authorities would do
little more whipping and hanging, they would
find it more effective than Penitentiaries.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-25

UNITED STATES HoRsEs AND Mules IN THE
SoUTH.-The report of the Quartermaster Gen
eral of the United States, just published, says
that no attempt was ever made to collect any of
the horses belonging to the Confederates, and
marked G. S.. On The contrary, general orders
directed that no horses or mules, except those
taken at the surrender of the main armies, should
be considered as belonging to the Confederate
Government. Of the many thousands of horses
loaned to farmers and Confederates by Generals
Grant and Sheridan, and by various Provost
MarShals at the close of the war, very few have
thus far been, or will be recovered, as all attempts
to regain them have been abandoned.
The Quartermaster General is mistaken in
saying that no attempt was made to collect
horses marked G S. Many such were seized in
this State 10y Government: officers, or persons
claiming to be acting under orders from the Gov
eminent
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-25

N8% Full stock of YANKEE NOTIONS, cheap.
Wholesale and Retail, at J,u-. = i.f "a.
s~ BREN, BROWN Il cos. a.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-25

Treasurer of the probable expenses of the State
Government Of North Carolina for the ensuing
two years, contain these two items:
Adjutant General $1,000
Geological Survey 5000
Here is eleven thousand 6vc hundred dollars
of the public money to be wasted, unless the
Geologist and Adjutant General. If the Leg
i>lature, instead of fussing impracticable
bills for the relief of the people, would adopt
measures to lessen public expenditures, more
good might be accomplished
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-25

The Washington Star says that advocates
for territorializing measures have been canvassng
both Houses, but fiuding success doubtful have
concluded to postpone matters until next session,
when they expect to have strength enough to pass
it through without fail. .,...s--s5
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-25

D6T Large stock Shir,ing, Sheeting and Osua
burgs, just received at -E
BREM, BROWN Il cos.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-25
stale of N. CaroIi,,a, Cl.aveIand Go.
Court Of Ifeus & Quarter Sessions-NoU. Term, 1866,
Joseph Lusk VS.. Robert Hunt


It appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that
Robert Hunt. the defendant in this case, is
resident of this State is therefore ordered by the Cont
that publication be made the Western Democrat. for
six successive weeks notifying the said Robert Hunt
to be and appear at the of the Court Of Pleas
and Quarter Sessions to BIZ held for the county OF
Cleaveland at the Court House i'm Shelby the sixth
Monday after the fourth Monday in December, 1865.
then and there to show if any he can, why the
land levied shall be condemned and ordered TO
be sold to satisfy plaintiffs debts and costs.
Witness s. Williams, Clerk of our said Court at ofce
the 9Th Monday after the 4th Monday in September,
1866. S. WILLIAMS, Clerk
4S-6t pr. adv. $I01 49, =
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-25

s6| Blankets, Blankets just received at
Dec "a, 1866, BREM, BROWN COS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-25

! A PENITENTIARY.-From the time the ques-
ton was first mo"ted' about building Penitcn-
tiary in this State. to the present. have done
all we could against it, and believe the people
in the country. generally. are now opposed to it.
They prefer that the villains who steal horses and
males. and rob houses. shall be whipped and
hanged rather than pampered at State expense
in a Pententiary.
But commenced this article for the purpose
of expressing qualification that our neighbour. the
Times. in q well written argument, takes decided
ground against ni+entiary. We make the
following extracts from the Times of Friday last
when emancipation first took place and the
army diSbandrd. in view of the then demnralizrd
condition of the country. we favored the measure,
and was anxious {" see Penitentiary built, but
more mature reflection capsrs to modify
views. and now, for various reasons. think the
measure unwisp and impoitic. In the first place.
crime must be suppressed by prompt and visi-
BILE iufcton of punishment. To try prisoner
for larceny. convict him and send him to Raleigh
to learn q trade, and live we'll while doing So,
does not convey to the vulgar mind such retribu-
ton to deter others from like actions.
Secondly. The expense to the State, in pre-
pairing suitable buildings is an outlay that the
over-taxed people at the present time are not
willing to bear. That it will be self sustaining
ultimately does not meet the present difficulty.
And another and conclusive objection is that
the Jail birds, after serving out their time. are
turned loose society with character already
SD damaged to de<tr"y all pride and self
respect; and this class is brought in contact aud
in compeiitn'n with respectable mechanics, and
may undrrbid them for any contract. Now. if
these convicts whiie in the P-nitentiarv.
taught useful mechanical trades. let them also be
taught law, medicine. book keeping. banking and
scientific agriculture. and then when thay have
served out their time let them not only come in
competition with the mechanic, but practice law
and medicine. or be made judges, professors in
our colleges"
Members Of the Legislature have nimated that
the Penitentary ought t" be built to allay the
opposition of Northern public opinion to pre-
sent mode of punishment. If Northern people
don't like the way laws inhict punishment,
let them stay out of the State. That's all.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-25

THE ORDERS ANSULLED- will be seen by
the following dispatch that the authorities at
Washington have annuled the order of General
Sickles prohibiting eorporeal punishment in this
State. well the order If Gen. Howard inter-
frriug with the binding out of cnlored children:
WAsHINGTON, Dec. 2O.-The North Carolina
Commissioners had long interview with the
President. VIII" communicated his decision re
gurding General Sickles' order, and the interfer-
ence of officials of the Freedmrn's Bureau in an
nuling indentureS of colnrtd children. The
President decided tho officers were in error in
both cases.
Secretary Stanton has ordered General Scklos
to rescind his order prohibiting cnrpnreal punish
mcnt by the courts. General Hnw"rd also
issued orders in>tructing his subnrdinates TO
cease interference with the laws of North CARROLL
ma when they bear equally upon whites aud
blacks.
Governor Worth. armed with these documents
leaves for home Tonight"
So, rascals may still expec. the whipping post
TO BIZ their fate for crime.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-12-25
To the Senate and House Of Representatives of
the y. s, in Conyress assembled:
PREAMBLE.

We u. - W CnHyfeSS uSSentOteU
PREAMBLE.
Whereas, We the loyal people Of Western
North Carolina, en- braeing the mountain section
of the State, have lost all hope at the hands of
those controlling civil power, and the internal
affairs of this State, in taking proper steps to
restore Us to the Union; and,
Whereas, Owing to the persistent disaffection
of the insrigators and propaga.ors of the rebel
lion, and the influence they WELD, it seems in
compatible for to be heard through our Rep
resen:atives elect to Congress; and,
Whereas, We desire, and are anxious to &C.
cept of the wise aud prudent plan of Congress,
and of being speedily and permanently restored
to the Union, and to be relieved oe the ban of
secession, aud from our present suspense, and
deplorable condition; we therefore present the
folio wing -- a-'r z-#
PETITION.
We, the undersigned citizens o. Western
North Carolina, most earnestly pray your Hon
orable Body to grant, enforce one of the fol-
lowing modes Of Reconstruction, to wit
First, To grant the loyal people the privilege
and power of forming new State. to be com
posed of sufficient number of counties of the
West end of the State, containing the requisite
amount of population; the boundary line to be
fixed by Convention, chosen by the loyal peo-
pie within the said section i hat Congress order
the call of Convention, to be held in the same,
for the purpose of forming State Government
based on loyalty to the General Government,
prescribing that loyal votes only shall be given,
or counted. in forming the new State Govern
ment, aud in electing Representatives to Con-
gress: That the Discrimination as to the test of
loyalty be made by your Honorable Body, with
due reference to our location and condition dur
ing the rebellion, ADD the character Of loyalty
since. --
Second. If the above proposition be considered
imprscticabie, or Incompatible, then. that the
whole State be reorganized on the same basis as
proposed for the new. While we will bow with
respect in obedience to your decision, much pre-
ferring the first, we plead with your Honorable
Body. 10 the name Of loyalty, to extend to Us
speedy relief from our present down trodden
and helpless conditioE. ss- - -,