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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03

The HEALTH OF TEXAS COMPARED WITH
NORTH CAROLINA correspondent of the
Wilmington Dispatch writes from Branham,
Texas, as follows
"The water is, almost all over Texas, of the
rotten and blue limestone kind; so abso-
lutey bad that it cannot be swallowed by one
SO unused to it; some varieties, again, tasting
really as bad as spoiled eggs All who are able
use cisterns.
Them again, vast quantities of miasmata
arise from: the river and creek bottoms; from
| puddlcs of water in the praires, and their damp
and seorched surfaces after rains; from
pools; whilst, in the summer and fall, the de-
composition of such rank vegetation as grows on
these lands aids in tainting the air, poisoning
the blood, and originating fevers of dangerous
and malignant type. Even at this season, the
''lever" is quite rife in certain districts; nor is
it uncommon to find all but two or three of
family down with the Bilious, Remittent or
Congestive fevers Yet there salubrious
spots in Texas; up near the mountains, where
the water is cold and pure the air bracing,
where the land is also poor; nor could | indicate
to the settler locality nearly uniting the
advantages of rich lands and comparative sa!u-
briousness as Washington county, on the 9th
MERIDIAN and the same latitude as St. Angus
tine, Florida.
But even there 1t is, especially on the creeks,
sickly during wet years; but there also the wa
ter is comparatively good, as much so possibly
| as some1 have drank in Robson, or even in
Richmond counties 10 your (our mean) State.
A few words to the emigrant. Before you re-
move to Texas, either come to see it yourself or
get up club and send out some man in whom
you have confidence Let him see the country
and report. One half of you would lie dissatis
fed. Could the pleasant streams; the health;
the pretty villages and fine old towns; the set
tied, educated and agreeable society; the old
associations, with their pleasant memories; the
railway facilities of North Carolina, be trans
ported, in one night like the palace of Aladdin,
and set down upon the rich soil of Texas, then,
in al probability, you would be not at all dis
posed to murmur But you will find few of
those things in Texas; and if any emigrant ex-
poets to fine Texas a garden of Eden without
SERPENT he will be much mistaken. In place
of the fine, ever flowing streamlets of the Old
North State, with their pebbly bottoms, be will
find few dried up channels, which flow for
three hours only aohen 1t rains; he will see
none of the stately mansions of the older States;
and so on to the end. Therefore, let me say,
do DOT forsake comfortable home in North
Carolina, for prospects which, with you, may be
entirely mag mary. l am North Carolinian
and have seen Texas; and, | say, it is doubly a.
pleasant to live 10 North Carolina as in Texas;
vet doubly easy to subsist in Texas People
do not enjoy life in Texas as in the old States; !
and if you remove hither, you will find it so.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03
CHARLOTTE MARKET, July 2, 1866
CoRREcrFD By S7EsBousE MAcAcLA-.

CORRECTED STENBoUsE MAcAcLA".
But few bales Cotton sold during the past
week-27 TO 20 cents Was the ruling price.
Corn 81 so TO 81 60 per bushel-the supply in
market is pretty good, and the demand not great
as il has been
Some small lots of new Flour have been sold at
SIS to Sic per barrel-old Flour S13 to Sl4.
Bacon 90 cents hog round; Chickens 20 AID %
cts; Butter 30 and Is; Eggs 20.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03

In this town, the 9th ult., by the Rev. A W.
Miller, Col j. G. 'Nisbes of Macon Ga 10 Miss Mary
E. Young, daughter of Gen Jno Young.
In Greensboro, on the 2lst ult, Prof Lewis W.
Andrews of Georgia, to Miss Fannie NJ Ogburn.
In R:chmont Va. at the Methodist Church. on
the 2'st nit, Col Chas shober of Greensboro, N.
c., to Miss Letita.L Roane.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03

A SUGG EsTIoN.--One of our most benevolent
and patriotic citizens suggests the appointment
of committee for the collection of contri buttons
to erect monument to the memory of the gal
liant spirits of this city, who fell during the late
revolution. nobly struggling for Southern indie
pendence. Wilmington Dispatch.
Would it not be better to first devote whatever
funds can raise towards relieving the dis
tresses of the widows and other destitute persons
around US, and educating the orphan children {
our noble soldiersl After that is DONE then let
erect monuments and cemeteries for the gal
liant dead. If both objects can be accomplished
at present, let it be done; but first let relieve
the wants of the poor women and children and
disabled soldiers in our midst
In making this suggestion. we do not mean the
slightest censure for those who collecting
funds for cemeteries; on the contrary. we think
they deserve praise for their noble and patriotic
efforts; but probably, reflection they will con
clude with that it would be best to first supply
the pressing wants of the living.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03
STOLEN.

From the residence of Mrs G. Fl. 'Laferty, miles
north of Charlotte, the 25th instant, A BAY
HORSE, about Is hand; high and 10 years old,
somewhat sprung in the fore legs, Roman nosed and
little saddle marked; the United States sale mark
IS" the neck, and &c" the left shoulder, quite
indstinct, but the letter ar" very plainly branded
on the shoulder.
a Suitable reward will be given for bis delivery,
or for any information leading 10 bis recovery.
July 2, 1865 H. B. PRATT. :.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03

TExAs.-A telegram from Galveston says
the election in Texas passed off quietly Throck-
morton, the conservative candidate for Govern
or received a large majority in Galveston aud
it was thought had got nine-teaths Of the vote
of tie State.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03

The recent elections 10 Oregon and Washing
ton Territory show considerable Democratic
gains, and the same appears to be the case in
Nebraska aud Illinois
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03

u The new Stay Law passed by the Con
Sention (which We publish in to days paper) has
no bearing debts contracted since the first of
May 1865. Such debts can be. collected in the
old way.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03

% Persons sending US notices of marriages
and deaths, communications of any kind. must
furnish US with their names, or attention
Will be paid to the matter. We make no charge
for publishing mere announcements of marriages
and deaths. but must have some authority for
such publications.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03

WELL GUARDED.-The late Convention made
some excellent amendments to the Constitution
One of these is that bills appropriating money by
the State, or for raising revenue, shall be read
before each House of the General Assembly on
three different days the yeas and nays to be
corded on each reading. and requiring that
iorty of the members of each House shall vote
for such bills before they become laws. We
needed something of the sort heretofore.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03

II public meeting composed of citizens of
Halifax, Nash and Edgecombe counties, nomina
ted Gen. Matthew w. Ransom, of Warren coun-
ty candidate for Governor. Gen. Ransom
commanded North Carolina Brigade in the late
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

New Goods-T Brem.
Buggies fer Sale-Joshua Trotter
Hughes Academy at Hillsboro-Samuel W Hughes
Horse Stolen-Rer III Pratt
Selling out at cost-Kahnweler Bro.
Court Orders. Williams, Clark.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03

ATLANTIC & N G. RA1LRoAD-We learn that,
at the meeting of the Stockholders of this Road,
at Beaufort, the following gentlemen were elected
Directors by large vote Of the Stockholders =
John Washington, DR.. Jas B Hughes, Jno D
Whitford and George @ Green 80
State Directors appointed by Governor Worth.
Isaac Ramsay and VIM Murdoch, for Carteret;
A T jenkins, G c Clark and John D Flanner,
Craven; Lewis G Desmond and James Ell Parrott,
for Lenoir;. and Council Best, for Wayne
We learn also, that, at the meeting of the Di-
rectors, John D Whitford, ESQ.,, of Craven, was
elected President-Raleigh Sentinel
Mr. Whitford was President of the Road when
it was first built. He made a first rate officer
and no doubt will. continue 20 do so.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03

HEALTH OF Ms. DAvIs.-The Richmond
Times recently stated. on what it considered
good authority. that Mr. Davis health was i'm
proving. but Richmond gentleman who spent a
day with Mr. Davis OF Fortress Monroe. writes to
correct the report. and SAYS that Mr. Davis is
very feeble; has difficulty in walking upright;
"his stomach has lost its tome" to use his ply
sician's language, and altogether he is but a
wreck of what he was when in Richmond.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03

A JUST JUDGE.-We are not in the habit of
putting" Judges or anything else. but when a
public officer does his duty honestly, conseiea::
ousy and firmly, think he is an exception and
deserves credit. We therefore copy the follow
ing complimentary tribute to an eminent Jurist,
Judge Trigg of the U. S. District Court of Ten
nessee. The Independence aud frmness of the
Judiciary is the palladium of liberty and right
personal and political. No where has there been
a stronger demand for the exercise of these cardi
nal and essential virtues than in Tennessee where
for the last few years, lawlessness, anarchy and
crime have SO extensive prevailed. instigated by
Brownlow & Co. We witness with pleasure the
approach in Tennessee of peace and quiet and
the restoration of law and order induced mainly
by the energy and virtue of Judge Trigg. The
Nashville Union says:
when Judge Trgg decided that the test oath
applied to lawyers practcing in the U. S.
Courts. unconstitutional. he was bitterly de-
nounced encourager of treason aud a quasi
rebel. He was pioneer and the first to render
such adecsion; but its justice and wisdom have
since been affirmed by similar decisions by Judge
Darrell of the Federal Court at New Orleans.
Judge Bus1eed at Mobile. and Judge Erskine at
Savannah. And it is understood that a majority
of the Supreme Court coincide with the learned
Judges of the District Courts. The country owes
Judge Trigg a large debt of gratitude for the
firnness and courage with which he has discharg-
ed his duties. under circumstances which would
have appalled, less determined man."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03

CoNFEDERATEs WANTED 1t is stated that
Austrian official has arrived in Mobile, with
authority from bis government to offer positions
in the Austrian army to any late Confederate
officers who wish to enter the army. His gov
crnment very wisely wishes that army COM
manded by men who have seen active service
Several late Confederate Generals are communi-
eating with the official at present.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03

:. The Liberals in Mexico have released the
twenty Coniedera,es captured near the
Southern colony of Cordova.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03
HUGHES, ACADEMY.

The next.session of my School, situated six miles
north of ffillsboro N. c., will commence on the,
second Monday in July next.
Terms. per session Of 20 aceeks
Tuition, $25 90
Board, so so
No extra charges. .
If eonyeaenti l will be pleased to receive pay
ment sometime during the session.
SAMUEL W. HUGHES.
July 2, 1866 st
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03

Promissory nOtes-tuning the fddles before
the performance begins:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03
MARKET.

NEW YORK, June 3O.-Cotton dull. Sales 500
bales at 81 and 80. Gold So. Exchange 10Y
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03
and Fancy Goods.

DIX Lace rants Slo al SIU u pleco.
Linen Pocket Hdk'fs d" SO cents at IS cts 81
Hem'd stitched do. /" 81 at so
The articles are too numerous to mention. We
invite call and get the list of prices.
Wholesale buyers will make il to their interest to
examine stock, as this is chance to buy cheap
than in New York at present prices.
The Store is for rent, and possession be given
as soon az the Goods disposed Of We prefer
to rent it to one that buys the Stock.
KAHNWEILER L. BRO.
JuIy 1t s
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03

NEW YORK, June 3O.-Al. apprehcnsions about
cholera have ceased. There is case occasionally,
but 1t excltes only local attention. Quarantine is
also free from the scourge. No deaths admissions
yesterday.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03
NEW BUGGHES
For Sale.

Among them fine Leather-top Buggy-elegantly
finished. Apply to J.. TROTTER'S
July 2, 1866. Coach Works. f..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03

The largest stock of Hardware in the city at
July 3. BREM'S.
Times.c0p ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03

The NATIONAL UNION PARTY "A national
Convention of the friends of President Johnson 5
Administration. is to be held in Philadelphia on
the second Tuesday of August. Each State Tin
Guiding the Southern States) is invited to send
delegates-two from each Congressional District
and four for the State at large The call for this
Convention is signed by U. S. Senators Doolittle,
Cowan, Dixon. Hendrick, Norton and Nesmith,
all of whom warm supporters of the Presi-
dents policy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03

MINISTER TO SAN Gov.
Holden left this City, on yesterday, for Wash
ington. As yet the Senate has not acted upon
his nomination, but We are glad to learp, from
the Intelligencer, that his appointments will be
confirmed. President johnson has not made a
more popular appointment since he has been in
Office -Rateigh Sentinel
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03

Confederotes not Anaenable to State Courts
A trial of some Importance, growing out of
events connected with the late war, has just
been terminated at Knoxville. Tennessee, by
the acquittal of the prisoners The parties tried
were four in number, and were, during the war,
officers in the Confederate army They were
charged with murder, in having, whilst sitting
upon a court martial, caused certain citizens Of
the State to be hanged, toward the close of 1861.
The charge against them sought to be
proved by bringing their connection with this
court martial in evidence before the court. The
verdict, after long and careful trial, has been
to acqut. the prisoners, they all having been
declared not guilty.
This case is interesting, says the New York
News, as showing that officers and privates of
the late Confederate army cannot be made
ameaable to the State courts for acts committed
whilst in that service, which in the ordi-
Diary course of military law. When these gen.
tlemen we're arrested year ago, General Grant
recommended their release on these grounds
The State authorities, however, refused to COM
ply with this recommendation, and since that
time they have remained in Jail. 1t is crafty
ing to record, as do in this case, the evidences
of returning sense of justice the part Of
judges aud juries in cases wherein defenceless
Coufederates concerned.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03
Boots, Shoes and Gaite1

Organdies, .Muslins, Berages, &c, cheap at
July3 BREM'S
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03

B9- A Northern paper discusses the proba-
biiity of WARM 1868, between the democrats
and radicals, from the result of the Presidential
election.
Gentlemen, don't fight Ifyeu do, countus
out. We can't shoot-we can't bite cartridge
our health's awful bad we limp; we STAN
mer; we're goin' blind; we're deal; we're pot
bid and sway backed; our liver don't 'oorh;
Hearts diseased; we have mighty allen
in our inards" that doctors cant tell anything
about; we can't look at blood without fam
tain We can't die like hero all in fuss"
harry time, We can't; and, in the language OF
illus;rious conscript, "wed ruther be hung,
any way. than die for our country.
Another War! U, cracky Rats to y'r
holes. Lie down! grab Government contract
Of some sort, if it's to make nitre.-Gan1tAe
Times.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03
New Goods.

have just returned from New York with Stock
of NEW GOODS, which will be sold as CHEAP as
they be bought in the city-many Goods at less
prices than they cost early in the season.
Call and look ut my stock. 7. II. BREM.
July 3, 1866 1t
Cassineres,
Tweeds, JEANS &C., very cheap, at
July 3, BREM'S.
New style Ladies' Bonnets,
Hats, Ribbons, Ornaments, &C, cheap at
July 3. BREMS.,
A full stock of Prints,
Organdies, ,Muslins, Berages, &C, cheap at
July3 BREM'S.
Boots, Shoes and Caters,
For Ladies and Gentlemen, at
July.3 BREMS
Hardware.
The largest stock of Hardware in the city at
July 3. BREMS.
Times.copy ct
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03

ExECUTED.-Charles Parks, a freedman. was
executed in this place on Friday last for murder
ing his wife. A very large concourse of negroes
from the surrounding country gathered to witness
the execution. together with number of whites.
but the day passed off without disturbance of any
sort. The civil officers took the necessary pre-
caution to organize and strong police force,
and would have been ready to suppress any dis
order, but we learn that all classes behaved with
so much decorum that there no interference
on the part of the police with any one.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03
Hardware.

For Ladies and Gentlemen, at
July.3 BREM'S,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03
SELLING OUT AT COST!
Store for Rent.
pFCT crAND IN THE CITY
Dry Goods, Clothing, Boots, Shoes,

We will close out our whole. well assorted Stock
cost desire engage in business elsewhere.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03
Cassinleres
New style Ladies' Bonnets,
A full stock of Prints,

July 3. BREMs
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-03

CHARLOTTE FEMALE INsrrUrE-The closing
exercises of the late session of this Institution
took place on Thursday last, and were attended
by large and delighted audience. On Thurs
day morning there was Concert and the dis
tinctions awarded to the different classes were
announced; and on Thursday evening the exer-
cises- were closed by grand vocal and instru-
mental Concert. under the direction of Prof Bau-
mann. Those who are judges of good music
pronounce the performances of the young ladies
as superior and indicating thorough training.
There no better managers of School in
the country than the Principals of this one, Rev.
r. Burwell and lady. Mrs. Burwel is practi-
cal lady, and teaches her pupils the practical du-
ties of life while they are learning the ornament
al. Prof Baumann, the music teacher, is SUI
peror instructor, and by his gentlemanly deport-
ment has won the esteem net only of his pupils,
but of the community in which he resides.
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NEW ORLEANS FRIDAY, APRIL 6, 1866

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sas e mile s
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mile old weights Subscription $50 F. RI
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Second dasFurse of ssS9 heats of s eas m mile.
a Apr % ,sss nss
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Purses for sixth Day will probably be given,
for he Purses to go to the second horse
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NEW OPERA HOUSE
eusrAvus osrERnAsN LESSEE MANAGER.
italian Opera.
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Subscription nights weekMouday Tuesday Thursd ay,
and saturday-Friday, extra night. $50
Monday FAgs Tuesday ,g9sEz1s Bo I Thurs
FstoRiTE OPERA - '>''l' ''''N'N''
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Office Saturday, january IS, at 9 A. NJ
RURNELL 81 PREsCOTps MUSEUM
BIOLOGICAL INSTITUTE,
Composed of great Natural Living Curiosities,
No. 03 st. Charles street. &c..
| Opposite the Academy of Mdsi..}
Doors open from A to P. NJ. Admission 10 cents
| Open Sundays from to O'Clock NJ.
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lat THE
| BRANCH OF THE NEW YORK MUSEUM OF ANATOMY,
| 40 AND a ST. CHARLES STREET
WONDER OF WONDERS
TO BE SEEN ONLY AT THE
BRANCH OF THE NEW YORK MUSEUM OF ANATOMY,
/ 40 AND a ST. CHARLES STREET -
pRoFEssOR j. VEGAS
DANCING AcADEMIEs,
4 At No. l76 Canal street, and at Odd Fslows' Hall.
Professor J. VEGAS most respectfully Informs his friends
open for the season
CTAGE DANCING TAUGHT
i BY MISS L. CREED.
Stage dancing will be given at No. 100 Bsroant
DoRK AND HAMS.
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In obedience to Special Orders from Heaaq
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serihed in Special Orders No. !, HegimentRl
Office hours from 10 A. ~ to 2P. N.
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will receive prompt and careful attention.
GKOcEKIEs,........ GROCERIES.
coFFEE-lOO SKIS prime Rio and Old Java.
SUGAR-5O bbs Crushed and Powdered
-. 20 hhds New Louisiana
MOLASSES-50 bbls. and half bbla Choice.
FLOUR-250 bills Extra superhne aud Fine.
PoRK-l5o bbls Mess and Prime Mess.
LARD-l00 kegs and bbls Leaf
GREEN MEAT-5O00 lbs Pork Sides
BACoN-Shoulders Clear Sides and Hams
WHtSKY-Od Bourbon and Dexter's Becthed.
SCHNAPPs-2O0c Woes Gust landed)
WINES-BRANDIES-G0RD
BITTERs-R Red Jacket, Plantation and Hostetters
CANDLES, SOAP, STARCH,
TEAS, RICE, TOBACCO,
| PEOANs, ALMONDS, FRUITS,
| GOLDFISH, MACKEREL HERRINGs.
'' W - ' BIDwE j 4s PAxSH o s,pss,
| Il ..tas Hulst Between Poydras and Lafayette.
FOR sALE.......,............,.. FOR SAFE.
5000 bushels choice COTTON SEED for Plantingvick,
Petit Gulf and Cluster S. WHITED d CO.,
- ----------------- = q oaae. ss.ess
EEEzsaF.. PLASTER.
! ssoo bbls. CEMENT and PLASTER.
For sale by A O. WILBUR,
e. =gz. s ia Gravier street
HARDWARE. HARDWARE.
H. j. MULLAN 4 CO., la
s4 Wholesale Dealers
HEAVY AND SHELF HARDWARE AND CUTLERY
Agents for
! HowEs STANDARD SCALES
r., z-s5-s.ssa-z5z n Common street. New Orleans.
COTTON SEED. ....-.......cOTTOu SEED
| planting, for sale by - '
/ N G. GuLLETT,
| .s4. x es4 5Es,s ENs IS katchez atreet,