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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26
LUST RECEIVED.

: Some No. Mackerel; large and fine Sacks Liver
pool Salt; 500 bushels superior Corn.
A lot of North Caroline Shoes made at Thomas
vile, Ladies and Gentlemen's. g
lot Of superior Shoes from Philadelphia.
Some beautiful Summer Prints; Bieaciied and
Brown Domestics; Bleached Cotton Diaper; Bed
Ticking Fine Napkins
Jane %, 1858 ii. B. WILLIAMS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26

The n. G.. RAILROAD.-The annual meeting
of the stockholders of this Road will be held in
gIsboro on the 18th of July. TThe State of North
Carolina is large stakeholder in the Road. and
therefore every citizen and taxpayer is interest:
ed in its management. We think there is a dis
position the part Of some persons to turn out
the present Superintendent. Mr. Wilkes, on poll
Ficaf grounds-becanse he appointed by the
Provisional Board of Directors-and now en-
ter our protest agans: mixing politics with the
management Of our public works. No one will
dare say that Mr. Wilkes has been deficient in
dischargiag his duties. He has iabored with all
his might to put the Road in good condition and
relieve 1t of the embarrassments which surround
ed it at the close of tbs war; and it would be a
was appointed under the Provisional Governor s
administration. Mr. Wilkes has not used the
Road for speculative purposes and to aid his own
personal schemes, which is more than can be said
for some of those who managed it during the last
two years of the war. We have made it our bust
ness to inquire into the management of the Road
both during the and since. and we know what
we are talking about. If good men aud faithful
officers are to be prescribed because they hap
pened TO be appointed by certain men. or be-
Cause they voted in a certain way. we shall assist
in organizing resistance and retaliation.
1t is proper to say that we have never had a
word of conversation with Mr.. Wilkes on this
subject, and we know not what his feelings are
about the matter, but we believe that certain
wire pullers at work tn displace him and
believing. we do. that he is faithful officer.
we have alluded to thu matter in plain way,
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IMPORTANT ARREsrs.-some two or .bre,

IMPORTANT ARREsTs.-Some two or three
white men and two or three negroes were arrested
in this place last week. on the charge of being
concerned in rObbing and burning houses in this
place a few weeks ago. We learn that the proof
is pretty conclusive against some of the parties
and we hope it may be sufficient to hang them.
1t seems, from papers found on one of the white
men, that there has been regular organized
band of whites and negroes engaged in burning.
horse stealing. &c. in this section. 1t can be
proven that one of .the men arrested stole four
hcrses or mules at one time. Their plan appears
to have been TO set fire to houses to enable them
the better to carry out their plundering schemes.
The punishment for such Williams ought to be
prompt and speedy. SO as to save the county
heavy Jail expenses.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26

THE Cost OF NUIsANCE.-The House of
Representatives amended the Army appropriation
bill by putting in the following sums for the sup
port of the Freedman's Bureau:
For salaries of the commissioner and assistants,
SI47. 500; for clerks. $50. 600; for clothing.
SI,I7U.OOO; for commissary stores, $316O.250 !;
for medicine. $5OO,OO0; for transportation. ST.
800 600; for school superintendent $50, 600 i;
and for repairs of school houses, $5OO.0O0.
We see it stated that some of the freedmen of
Georgia protesting against continuation of
the Bureau. believing that it encourages idleness
and Injuries the chances of the we'll disposed col
ored man to get work. The negro would certain
ly hsye more of the sympathy of the Southern
white men if it were not for the interference of
the Bureau. Many do not like to employ freed
men for fear of being hauled up before the Bureau
on some fimsy, trifling charge.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

FAX Notice-R White, Sheriff
New Foundry Machine Shop-M Martin 4 70
New Geods-T Brem Co.
Look to your Interest," Brown l. Co.
Earay Colt-Cofnelis Lafferir.
Selling out at eost-H Morse.
Commission Merchant-Alfred Martin, Wilmington
Closing out at COSTA WE'LL & Co.
Corn, Salt, Rice, &c-J Sanders Co.
Providence Academy-E Kuykendal.
Groceries, &c-H Williams.
Durham's Smoking DEMONSTRATIONS Macau'
lay, Agents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26

CHARLOTTE FEMALE INsTITUTE-The closing ex-
efe'ses of tie Charlotte Female Institute will take
place on Thursday next the 2sth inst. On Thurs
oas morning at 10 o'clock there will be short
ooneert and the distinctions awarded 10 the classes
curing the past session will be announced On
THURSDAY night there will be another Concert. We
are requested 10 say that the public are invited to
attend. " Nscc w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26

THE WHEAT Crop IN VIRGINIA.-Recent
adviees from all sections Of this State authorize
the announcement that the wheat crop now
being harvested, though short as to quantity,
will prove superior in quality to the crop of any
previous year since the beginning of the late
war /; and we consider it altogether probable it
farmers themselves -Richmond Times.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26
E Among the spectators at the recent eere

E Among the spectators at the recent eere-
monial coronation of the Confederate dead at
Charleston, we are informed there were several
Federal officers, who brought 'wreaths and gar
lands for the graves. This done in the
spirit of generous foes. This too, is the spirit of
the whole army. 1t is not to the men of the
sword that We owe either the chains we now
wear, or the coIumnies from which we suffer-
They know that if ever people have proved
themselves worthy of freedom, we have done so;
and it is in fact from the closing orders Of the
head Of that army that we obtain that partial
protection which enables us in measure to defy
the plots of the Radicals Columbia Carolinian.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26

An election will be opened and held at the several
Election Precincts in Mecklenburs conntv ON aha
First Thursday in August next I'D day. for the rat
i6ca,on or rejection OF the amended State Consti-
tation. r. N. WHITE, Sheriff.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26
CHARLOTTE MARKET, June 25, 1866.

CORRECTED By STENHousE AAcAULAY.
Very little has been done in Cotton since our last
report Sales for the week about sixty bales on the
basis of 30 to 80 cents for Mddling grades-the
market closing steady on Saturday at above quota
ton.
81 CO. Flour So so 10 Sl4 per barrel; Peas 81 SO;
Oats 81; Bacon 1sa to Isl; Lard 20 cents; Fresh
Butter 90 TO IS; Spring chickens 40 to 25; Liver
pool Salt 81 25 per sack. Groceries generally I'M
changed.
Gold 45 premium.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26

APpoINTMENT.--The President has appointed
Et Gov. Holden, of North Carolina. Minister to
San Salvador. one of the Central American
States Ex-Provsional Gov. johnson of Georgia
has been appointed Minister to Bugota.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26
ua- A convention Of Texas planters was bel,

~ A convention of Texas planters was held
in Austin last week, to organize joint stock
comnany with capital of 100000, having
for its object the Importation of labor and the
sale of Texas lands to immigrants. The plan
of operation reported is to. employ agents to
induce European labor and capital 10 emgrate
to Texas The company has been fully organ.
lied, and only awaits the requisite subsidies TO
go into operation.
Bss~ According to the new postal law, just
approved by the President, prepaid and free
letters are to be forwarded at the request of the
party addressed from one post Office to another,
without additional postage charge, and returned
dead letters, returned to the writer's thereof,
free of postage:
NEwBERRY IN RUINs.-The town of New
berry S. C., was visited by destructive fire on
Monday morning Most Of the business portion
of the town was reduced to-ashes.. Loss very
heavy. Insurance light
R5 Presiden: johnson has subscribed the
sum of FIVE thousand dollars towards the new
Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal Church in
Washington.
DEcLINED.-General Joseph T. Johnston
has declined the presidency of the Selma rail-
road to which he was recently elected, and will
continue in his present position as President OF
the National Express Company, with bis head=
Quarters in Baltimore.
DETROIT, June 18.-General Lewis Cass
died yesterday morning at four O'Clock, aged
eighty-three years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT.
On Friday the President sent into Congress the fol-
lowing Message in relation to the Reconstruction
amendment to the Constitution. 1t VIII be seen that
the President still objects to the radical programme:
To- the Senate and House Of Representatives.:
submit to Congress report of the Secretary OF
State to whom referred the concurrent resolution
OF the 18th inst respecting submission to the Legsia-
lures of the States of additional Article the Con-
sttution of the United States 1t will be from this
report that the Secretary of State had the 10th ns
transmitted the Governors of the several States cer
he'd copies of the Joint Resolution passed ON the 18th
inst, proposing amendments to the Constitution. .
Even in ordinary times, any question of amending
the Constitution must be justly regarded of para
mount Importance. This Importance at the present
time enhanced by the fact that the Joint Resolution
was submitted by the two Houses for the approval
OF the President and that of the thirtysx States which
constitute the Union eleven excluded repre-
the single exception of Texas, they have been entirely
restored to all their functions States in conformity
with the organized law of the land and have appeared
at the National Capitol by Senators and Representa-
ves, who have applied for and been refused admission
to the vacant seats Nor have the sovereign people of
the nation been afforded opportunity of expressing
their views upon the important question which the
amendment involves. Grave doubts therefore. natur-
ally and justly arise to whether the action of Con-
gress i'll harmony with the sentiments of the people,
and whether State Legislatures elected without refer
ence such an issue, should be called upon by Con-
gress decide respecting the ratification of the pro-
posed amendment.
Waving the question as to the constitutional validity
of the proceedings of Congress upon the joint resou
ton proposing the amendment, to the merits of
the article which it submits through the Executive De-
patment to the Legislatures of the States, deem it
proper observe that the steps taken by the Secretary
of State to be considered purely immateral and
in no whatever committing the Executive to an
approval recommendation of the amendment to the
State Legislatures to the people. On the contrary.
proper appreciation of the letter and spirit of the Con-
stution well of the interest of national order
harmony and union and due Difference for enght-
ened public Judgment may, at this time, well suggest
doubt whether any amendment to the Constitution
ought to be proposed by Congress and pressed upon
the Legislatures of the States for final decision until
after the admission Of such loyal Senators and Repre-
senatives of the unrepssnted States have been
or may hereafter be chosen in conformity with the Con-
stitution and laws of the United States.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Washington. June g. 1866.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26

To BE HANGED.-Charles Parks. freedman.
now confined in the Jail of this county under
sentence of death for numbering his wife, is to be
hanged on Friday next.
We learn that military guard will be out on
the occasion to preserve order.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26

RELEASE DEMANDED.-We learn that Mr.
James Egan, citizen of Lexington, who had
been sentenced by Military Commission in
Columbia, to perpetual imprisonment, but re-
leased under the writ of habeas corpus BY Judge
Nelson, of the Supreme Court, State of New
York, returned home few days since, but by
order of Gen Sickles, has been re-arrested apd
confined in Charleston, Gov Orr has demanded
his release and has gone through to Charleston
for the purpose of holding a conference with
Gen Sickles- Gov Orr will do his duty.-Col-
umbia Patriot.
President johnson has ordered the release of
Mr. Egan.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26

Posi- OFFICES E-oPENED.-W oodlawn. Gas
ton county. ION the Will Char. & Ruth. r. r. J
Miss Angelina Shields appointed postmistress.
Sherrill's Ford, Ca.awba county, E. l.. Sher-
Fil postmaster.
Dry Pond. Lincoln county j. NJ. NJ. Houston
postmaster.
johnson. Cleaveland county, formerly called
Polkville.
Double ShoA, Cleayeland county.
Logsn's Store. Rutherford county; Amity HILL
and Liberty Hell. Ired-il; White Plains, Cleave-
land; Miranda, Rowan.
Pineville. Mecklenburg county Mrs Harrison
postmstress.
The following Offices have been e-opened in
South Carolina, on the line of the Charlotte d S.
&. Railroad:
Fort Mills. Thos S Devant, p. NJ; Rock Hill
Miss Maria Rutland, p. M Chester. John Nc
Cauthen. Z. NJ; Cornwell's Turnout VIM. Will
son, p. NJ; BIackstock, John L Cameron, P. NJ
Winnsboro', Thos Carlisle. p. ~; Youngsville
Jas G Miller, p. NJ; Doko, Jas Kennedy, P. NJ
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26

" The new tax bill before Congress proposes
TO tax Justices of the Peace ten dollars. Proba
bly, We shall not have SO many ..Squires" here
after
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26

The amount Of the Direct Land TaE paid
by each Of the Southern S:ates-the amounts
received from, sales an the several Stdtes.-The
Secretary of the Treasury transmitted to the
House Of Representatives, in answer to a reso-
ternal Revenue, from which it appears that the
amount Of direct taxes by act of 1861, appor-
toned to Virginia, is 1897 $50, of which $780,
49l has been collected; apportioned to North
Carolina S576, 1914, collected S260.283; appor-
toned to South Carolina $500, $40, collected
S205,SSl; apportiuned to Georgia 1854 1867.
collected $54,42l; apportioned to Alabama
S529, 3l3, none collected; apportioned to Missis
sippi S4l3 ,0S4, collected $4,000; apportioned
to Louisiana 1885, $50, collected S30l ,167; ap-
portioned to Tennessee 1868, 49S, collected
$3S3,Sll; apportioned to Arkansas S26l 1856,
collections not reported; apportioned to Florida
SIT ,522, collected S5,7l2; apportoned to Tex
as 1855 LOG, collected S47,423. The property
by acts relating to direct taxes was purchased
at prices amounting in the several States as fol-
lows: Virginia, S32 ,26S; South Carolina, $685.
392; Florida, S6, los; Tennessee, $500. In
Arkansas lands were struck off for taxes unpaid
to bidders, who never completed their purchases,
to the amount of SIS, 600.
The amounts received fran sales in the seve,
raj States are as follows Virginia, Sl13, 1870;
South Carolina. SIS, 433; Florida, S54 500; Ten
nessee, Sl22,7l7 Arkansas, not reported. The
whole amount standing to the credit of the Ar
kansas commissioners from taxes collected and
the proceeds of sales deposited to the credit of
the United States is Sl65 ,262
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26
NEW YORK MARKET Jun

Flour dul-Southern declined 0 and l8 cents.
Wheat declined So cents Corn also declined. Cot
ton dull-sales of 900 bales at 81 and 40 cents.
Sugar and coffee dull. Gold 1924.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26

MORE HORSE THIEVES CAUGHT.-Charlotte
is getting to be a dangerous place for horse
thieves. Two men arrested here Wednes-
day last by persons who followed them from
near Columbia. S. C. The horses they had sto-
len were found in their possession.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26

! nave received the Tax List Of Meckienburg conn
inform me of any taxables that NAV NOT have been
returned will attend at the following times and
places for the Parpose of collecting the taxes:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26

FROM RALEIGH.

We ARE delighted and gratifed to announce that
the Convention on Saturday adopted an amendment
to the Constitution prohibiting the Legislature from
electing its own members to Office. An amendment
was also adopted making it the duty of the General
Assembly to provide by law for the exemption from
sale under execution other process for debts con-
tracted after the st of January, 1867, Homestead
in land in favor of every head of family who may
be the owner thereof, except for taxes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26
EGLECTED.
THE CASE OF Mr. DAvIs-The National
b nnhlican of Mednesdau says

Republican of Wednesday says:
''We have the best of reasons for asserting
that the President does not iatend to interfere
either directly or indirectly in the case of Jeff
Davis, Notwithstanding the strenuous efforts
being made by his counsel in his behalf for
Executive intcrposition- The President con-
s;ders the case entirely judicial question, aud
will in no event interfere with the course of
Justice in the case of MIR Davis"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26

! Watermeions were 10 the Wilmington mar.
ket last week.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26

AMALGAMATIoN "A grand wedding occur
red at Mobile on the 18th at the African church.
Samuel Jackson, a negro man, once the slave
of General Beauregard, married Miss Sarah
Jones, a white schoolmistress The house was
crowded by negroes The friends Of the pair
afterwards participated 10 a banquet at the house
of the bridegroom. The lewly married pair
left on early train to visit the brides friends
at the North.-Erchonge.
Do Yankee school marms come South to get
negro husbands They are welcome to their
taste.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26

Buggy Springs, Scythe Stones. Axes,
&c. &c, just received at BREM'S.
June Is 1866
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26

White Goods, Table Linen, Linen
and Silk Handkerchiefs: just received at
June rs; 1865 BREMS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26

Duplex Ecliptic Hoop Skirts, linen
and Palm Fans, BREMS.
June Is, 1865
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26

A WARNING TO EMIGRANTs.- learn
that one of the emigrants to Illinois from this
city, Mr Vaughan, good mechanic and worthy
man, has returned. 1t is also stated to us by a
gentleman who has seen a letter from another
North Carollnian, now in that State, that all of
our former citizens will return as soon prac-
ticable. One of the party writes that he is dis
appointed In all respects with society, pay,
employ ment and the nimicality of the people
to every thing Southern Raleigh PROGRESS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26

GREAT STORM IN MIssIssIPPI-The Mar.
shall county, Miss, Reporter gives an account of
a terrific hail storm which occurred ip that coun-
,y, on the 7th, destroying hundreds of acres of
cotton, corn and wheat in its devastating course.
The Reporter says ",he hail stones were larger
then we ever saw before, many of them being
as large goose egg, and measuring six or
seven inches in circumference The ground,
in many places, was covered to the depth Of
from one to two feet, aud at ten o'clock, on
Monday morning last, wagon loads of ice could
have been gathered within two or three miles Of
Holly Spring"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26

I'm Store and Arriving,
1000 Bushels prime white Corn.
600 Sacks Liverpool Salt.
Tierces Carolina and Rangoon Rice.
Lot fine Smoking Tobacco.
Lot Farrington's Grain Cradles.
Together with fresh Corn Meal, Bacon, Lard,
Flour, Cheese, ald family supplies of all kinds.
J. M. SANDERS co.
June U.s. 1866.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26

SUICLDE.-Lawrance Horn, citizen of this
county, residing about half way between Lanes,
bero' and Whites Store, on the l5ia inst, CON-
mitted suicide by shooting himself in the head.
For sometime Mr. Horn has been noticed to be
somewhat unsettled in mind liz consequence of
the loss of much property during the war and
by the result of the war; and twice before he
succeeded in killing himself-he made attempts
to tab his life. This time he placed the muz-
zle Of the quo to the side of the head, and
bowed all the top Of the skull off. The gun
was only heavily charged with powder and we'll
waded, no lead being used at all Wadesboro
argus.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26

II w. w. Seaton, Esq, known throughout
this country as of the Editors of the old Ma
tional Iuteliigencer, died in Washington city
week before last. at an advanced nge. His part
ner Mr. Gales. died last year. 1t may be truly
said of them that they were great men, because
they were honest. conscientious Editors.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26
ESTRAY COLT.

Large assortment of Ladies' Dress
GOODS, &c, at BREMS.
June Is. 1866
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-06-26
ATTENTION
People Of Charlotte and sur
rounding country
SELLING OFF BELOW N. Y. COST.

NO HUNBUG-NO HUMBUG!
A $4,000 Stock OF Goods mast all be sold
~. IN three months.
The citizens of Charlotte and surrounding coun-
try will do we'll to call at H.. E. MORSE'S before
purchasing elsewhere, as they will save from % to
SO per cent by SO doing.
Merchants from the city and country will do well
TO give me CALL as will sell them Goods cheaper
than the cheapest | have on hand large and
well selected stock of
Dry Goods. Clothing, Millinery,
Ladies', Gents, Misses and children's Boots and
Shoes. large assortment, all sizes +; Calicoes
of every variety; Hats and Caps; Confectioneries
Crockery; Trunks; Valises; large stock OF Notions,
and many other articles too tedious to mention.
psY@ Don't forget the place-at DR.. Prtchard's-
old stand, opposite the Court House.
H. E. MORSE.
ALSO, for sale fine, spacious RESIDENCE,
with good Garden and out-houses attached.
H. E. MORSE. l
June 25, 1866 3m !
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X m. p. = H. r. 4.
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Winter Arrangements!
Change Of T1ose

On and AFTER Thursday December 9th os and until fur
Their notice trains will run ~ foilows:
LKlvK Kk0KUk.
lst frain--s:l6 A. y. daily, except Sunday.
I'd Train -a1o n. :"
LHAyx F0RT MADISON
ID Trsin-1o1J A. n. daily, except Sunday.
<th rrain-5.3o p. N. 81
~ During the of navigation, the ls'
train, leaving K-okuk, connects with herfherr
line Packet Company eoats at Fort Madison, making
SURE coneections With RaiirosA a. Burlington, Roci
Island and Davenport
The 10. 20 . H., train from Fort Madison, makes con
nectton With thu Des MONIES valley Afternoon train
and the Toledo. wsha- and Western K r.
Tickets for all points for sals BY Agens att oncsse
the Company deco H. n BUELL.. secy.