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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22
May &c, 1866.

JOWN TAXEs.-We publish a communication
complaining of the amount of the tax levied by
our Town Commissioners, and we learn that tho
dissatisfaction is general among the citizens.
Considering the times and circumstances by which
our people are surrounded. the town tax is en-
tirely too high ciay in view of the fact that
assessments OF property have been advanced far
beyond the valuation of 1860. The poll tax alone
Is hVe dollars, SUN that many of the laborers
and mechanics of the town Cannot afford to nav
without jepriving their families of the common
necessaries of life. But few of the working
men" of the town can pay q tax of s. on their
head, and at tlie same time meet the demands for
house-rent and provisions. Besides this the
new city charter provides that man shall vote
sIntIi he pays his poll tax. The result will be the
acknowledgements of many good but poor citizens
who are unable to pay the So tax. 1t is right
TO require the payment of tax before allowing
II man to vote III the town elections, bat the tax
should be a reasonable one.
The tax of three fourths of one per cent. on
the gross amount of purchases bears pretty
heavily on the Merchants. Would it not be
more just to put the tax sales profits
The town authorities are gentlemen in whose
Judgment and disposition to do right we have
much confidence and no doubt their motirc for
lerying high taxes is goQd, but we respectfully
suggest that they have erred in the matter. While
the people generally pressed for money is not
proper tiue to Commence extensive improve
ments When the people somewhat
from the disastrous effects of the would he
much better time to make large expenditures of
public money. |
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

A CoAr OF ARMs-There is in New York a
gentleman of ample fortune, which he received
by inheritance, and who has never inflicted upon
himself any occupation, except that of sen,ibly
spending and enjoying his income. Notwth-
Standing this, he does not ignore his plebeian
origin, or affect aristocratc notions, his recent
selection of coat-of-arms for new carriage, at
the urgent request Of his wife, will show. The
lady, Sinking the old carriage questionable,
got the ready consent Of her husband for new
one and was anxious that the 'fan1iiy" coat-ot-
arms should be embazc ned upon its panes-
This the husband consented to, promising to
sketch them out for the painter when the venice
was completed At that time the lady promptly
presented herself for his sketch of the family arms
Taking pen, the millionaire drew something re-
semblng a small mound; by 1t was stuck a
manure fork, and upon the fork was perched
Chandelier, rampant.
why, what is this % asked madam, in amaze
ment
This said the man of money, sis our family
coat-of-arms Nv Grandfather made bis money
cartng manure in Brooklyn, and invested 1t Ia
real estate in New York. Now listen to the ex-
PLANTATION of the arms. This mound and fork
represent my grandfather's occupation the cock
perched upon the top of the fork represents my
self, who have done nothing but flap my wings
and crow OH that dunghill ever since"
1t is almost unnecessary to state, that this de-
cidedlv original coats ofarms, was never painted
upon the millionaire's carriage, which, has plain
panel to this date
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22
MARRIED

in this city, on the lst inst, Mr. John F Osborne
to Miss Catharine Wallace, daughter of David WAL
lace of Cleaveland county.
In this city, on the 9th instant, by the Rev III
Griffith, Mr. Dallas Rigler to Miss Molie Archer
of Portsmouth, Va.
AT Weldon, N G., on The 9th inst, Hon. George
Davis of Wilmington, Attorney General of the late
Confederate States to Miss Meninlia, daughter of
DIR Orlando Fairfax Of Richmond, Va
On the st of May, al the residence of Gen Lucius
u. Polk, in Maury county, Tenn Capt. F. D. Blake
OF Charleston, S. c., TO Miss Sallie H. Polk, daugh-
Ter OF the late Ri. Rev. Leonidas Polk, Bishop of
Louisiana. -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22
State Of N. Carolina, Cabarrus Co.

IN Equtfy-Spring Term, 1866.
Joseph r Tucker and others vs. Andrew Tucker.
Petition for sale of Land for partition.
1t appearing the satisfaction OF the Court that
Andrew j. Tucker the defendant in this case, 10 not
az nhabi;ant of this State; it is ordered, adjudRed
and decreed by the Court that publication be made
for six weeks in the Western Democrat, Newspaper
published in Charlotte, notifying the said Andrew
Tucker TO be and appear at the next Term OF Ine
Cour Of Enuify 10 be held for the county OF Caoar-
rms at the court house in Concord, on the filth Mon
dav after The last Monday in August next then ana
,hcra ,o Mead answer demur to plaintiffs bill,
~ ;ndouent pro confesso will be taken as 10 hiR5.
W;,1ess n Allison. Clerk and Master in Equity
for Cabarrus county, the llh Monday after The last
Monday in February 1865. Issued May II, 1855:
rnr adv SIOl r. W. ALLISON, &
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

CHARLOTTE DIR. Deems writing TO the
Waterman under date of New Orleans, April
3Oth, thus speaks Of Charlotte | wish Char
lotto, N. c., lay 10 the route Of my travel back
to New York, for several reasons One is that
| like to be in Charlotte generally, aud love NY
friends therein, the lady friends aud the mascu-
lines, factors, editors, cashiers, professional and
mercantile men It's brave little borough,
and so cnterPrisng. A clever fellow can 60 to
Charlotte and make all the best kind of friends
clever fellow needs. But my special regret
to day is, that | am compelled to decline the
polite invitation of our accomplished friend and
contributor, Mrs. Fanny Downing, TO deliver a
lecture in behalf Of the ''StonewalP' Cemetery
Association, of which she is President. The
object of this association is to obtain funds to
collect into "God 's-Acre," at Charlotte, the
remains Of her brave sons who fell in the late
contest One may well regret being deprived
of the privilege Of making his contribution to
pious object.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

Eg~ When will people learn to do business
10 business way? They still persist III mail
ing letters with Confederate stamps on them,
or stamp at all, and then foam and sweat be-
cause their letters do not reach their des,ina-
ton. When will they learn that letter can
not go through the United States mail without
United States postage stamp on It, Letters
dropped 10 toe Office but not to be mailed must
have | cent stamp on them.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

"A very important railroad meeting was
held at Selma, Ala, on the 9th inst A pro.
PoStion was under consideration to n,ake-a con.
sondateo company of all TIE charters from Selma
to Dalton Gen. Joseph K Johnston was elect.
ed PRESIDENT OF the Alabama and Tenn essee
Railroad. 1t the anticipated consolidation is
agreed upon, he WILL doubtless be made Pre,i.
dent of the whole line
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

The business portion of the CITY OF Charles.
ton ) q. is slowly but surely emerging from, its
ruins. The North Eastern Railroad Denot
which was burnt during the evacuation of the
city, has been partially rebuilt This road has
had great many draw backs to encounter. but
1t trlumphed over all obstacles and is now in
complete running order.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

Cotton Gins Elliott ( Co, Winnsboro, 5. c.
Grain CradIeS-T II BrCm.
n C. Railroad-ExcurSion Tickets to Chapel HnI
Horse Wan,ed-Apply NJ this Office,
BuggieS and Carriages repaired-Wm Wearu.
Cotton Gin for SALE Springs Davidson.
Court Order-R Allison, c +.
First National Bank of Charlotte-T " Dewey
Cashier.
New Store branch of a Charleston House-llats
Cans Straw Goods and Mllinery-Williams
Covert in the Carson building. Charlotte.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

Secretary Stanton, who lately declared his
concurrence with the President, very much to
the disgust of the Radicals, is now said to be
vigorously co-laboring with the Radicals, very
much to the disgust Of the friends Of the Presi-
dent
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22
Com. Raphael .Semmes. .

MOBILE May l9.-An order has been pub
lshed under instructions from the President, for
bidding Raphael Semmes from exercising any
civil or political office of trust until pardoned by
the President
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22
GRAIN CRADLES.
Grain and Grass Cradles for sale at
May u, 1866 1t +. II. BREMS
COTTON GINS.

The undersigned, having completed their arrange
ments for the manufacture Of COTTON GINS, The
best that were ever made III this country, now
prepared receive orders from Planters and others
wishing to purchase
The long esabH>hed and well known reputation
Of EIliou's Cotton Gins WILL hope, be a sufficient
guaranty that the article will give entire satisfac-
ton. J. NJ ELLIOTT Il CO,
May 81, 1865 5m Winnsboro,S S. G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

PUBLIC MEETING.--The first public meeting
of the season was held in Randolph county the
other day. Gov. Worth was recommended for
reelection to the office of Governor. In the no
tice of the proceedings of the meeting, published
IN the Greensboro Patriot, find the following ::
Robert p. Dick, Esq, addressed the meeting
at length in an eloquent and impressive manner.
lie earnestly advocated and endorsed the policy
OF President Johnson; hoped that we should al!
forget and t"rgv" the past, that we had nearly all
OF US been wrong. that he had oeen wrong him
self aud could not take the test OATH and that
the only question: with him aoc was whether a
man was loyal and loved his country II he WAS
80 no'r. be was ready 10 take him by the hand.
as q BROTHER"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN GoLDsBoRo-We
panied to learn that destructive conf1agra-
ton occurred in Goldsboro, on Thursday night,
by which the News office, the National Express
office, Days Store, and other buildings, were
destroyed. We have no further particulars
though the loss is reported to be very heavy.
Our excellent friends of the News have our sin
cerest sympathies in their misfortune. We
trust that they will be speedily enabled to rise
from their ashes.-Raleilh Sentinel.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22
FOR SALE.

A very superior 5O--,w COTTON GIN, made by
Elliott OF WinnsborO, s. G. 1t has been in about
year, but will warrant il to be in good order.
The running gear is all complete. For furt her in
formation apply at Davidson's Crossing, Will Char.
& Ruth. r r.
J. SPRINGS DAVIDSON -.
Nav 81, 1866 IT
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

ts That excellent daily paper, the Whining
ton Dispatch. has undergone some change in its
editorial department. Col. John d. Barry has
purchased the interest of Mr. Bernard in the daily
ana weekly Dispatch, while Mr. Bernard has pur-
chased the interest of Col Barry in the Job Office
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22
The First National Bank of Charlotte,
CHARLOTTE n. g.
OFFICE IN BRANCH BANK BUILDISt

OFFICE ~ BRANCH BANK BUILDING.
EXCHANGES on New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore,
and other prominent cit cs in the Union bought and
sold
Highest prices paid for Gold and Silver Coin and
Bullion.
Bank Notes bought II best quotations.
= Stocks and Bonds purchased on ORDERS or sold
on commission.
Revenue Stamps, of all sizes, on hand constantly
and for sale in amounts to suit customers. Large
supply just received.
THOs W. DEWEY, Cashier.
May 81, 1866 At
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

DRowNED.--News has been received here
stating that James Richards. formerly citizen
OF Union and Mecklenburg counties. was drowned
In Savannah River about Is days ago.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

New YORK, May l9,-Flour declined IOaI5c,
Southern $40 6Oal6 IS. Wheat declined BABE
Corn declined la2c. Cotton firm, sales of 800
bales at 3Gc. Gold ST. 80.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

SCARCITY OF MoNEY--The complaint about
tho scarcity of money is now general i'll the South,
1t seems that it will take what little money is left
to pay taXeS-G"vernment, State, County and
Town. The people ought to hold to strict ac-
count those who have the levying taxes as well
those who control the spending of public mo-
mics. But reason of the scarcity of money
is the purchase of larg" quantities of goods from
the North by the Southern people. The most of
the money paid to our people for cotton has been
sent back to the North to pay for goods, and
unfortunately mostly for dry goods, "tinery," &c
Since the close Of the if the southern people
and especially the female portion-had denied
themselves of .luxures'' to some extent, or at
least only purchased what was actually neces-
sary, all would have been better off to-day. and
greenback< and bluebacks would be more album
dant-the cry of .'no money would not be so
often heard. Let lis all learn something from ex-
pericnce.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

L. The Raleigh Progress has changed hands
Mr ). l.. Pennington has sold the establishment
to Henry E. Orr and j. Guthrie, Esq'rs, by
whom the paper will hereafter be conducted
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

~ Governor Vance will deliver the Ad-
uress before Concord Female Seminary, a.
Statesville. the 2Ist of June. as will be seen
oy paragraph In another column.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22
Violent Tornado ,

MEMPHIS, May ia violent tornado visite
Starke county Miss. last week, destroying crops
and demolishng dwelling houses, barns, sc.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

The editor of the Southern Georgian, who
has just returned from somewhat extensive
tour through the State, gives it as his opinion
that hec6tton crop will be much below an aver
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

General Stoneman's report of the Memphis
riot has reached Washington. He charges the
negroes with originating it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22
Wanted.

A good young second class Saddle HORSE. In
quire this Office.
Nav u. 1865 II
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

CASTOR SUPERIOR CoURr.-Only two cases
Of any Importance were tried--one for horse, or
rather mule stealing; the other petty larceny.
John Helson aud Harrison Grice were convict
ed for stealing mule from r. NJ Patterson 4
Co of Caldwell county, convicted aud scnteac-
&c to thirty-nine lashes, which was promptly
carried into execution The evidence was en-
tirely circumstautial, but the theft was conclu-
sively carried houe to the prisoners, and the
result Eas as we have stated.
Newton, freedman, was convicted of larce
ny. In stealing some unfortunate white man S
bacon be failed to save his own. He was whip
ped-the only freedman who felt the sting Of
the violated law during the week.-DoHy
Times.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22
CHARLOTTE MARKET, May 81, 1865.

But little Cotton was offered during The past week
prices ranged at 253 to 2e4. Corn 81 40 to 81 49,
Flour sl2 so to Sls so per barrel; Bacon II 70 ID
hog round; Lard 20 10 IS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

LETTER FROM GENERAL GRANT Washing
ton, May l7--GeneraI Grant 10 his letter
urging an increase of the army, says that small
military force is required in the States hereto
fore ii rebellion, as it cannot be toreseen that
this force will not be required for some time to
come. He hopes that this force will not be ne
cessary to enforce laws, but differences Of senti
.ment engendered by the wal renders the pres
ence Of the military necessary to give feeling
Of security to the people. He thinks that all
pcaceably disposed classes of Southern people
will concur in this view.
TGen. Grant is much mistaken in his concu
sions No respectable Southern man who is a
real friend to peace, wants troops to remain in
the South
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22
ENCOURAGING TO FARMERS.

IF you want TO save money go to BARRlNGEK'
WOLFE cos to buy your Goods OF every kipd
n L. BARRINGER,
S. C.. WOLFE,
April 9Th MARSHAL + LLEAAHDEh
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22
SOUTHERN RAILROAD CONVENTIONAL

SOUTHERN RAILROAD CONVEHTIoN.-In
pursuance to appointment a Convention of the
Presidents and Superntendeots of the railroad
and steamboat lines between Baltimore ard New
Orleans was held on yesterday at the Spotswood
Hotel. Col. WIN. Johnson, President of the
Charlotte and s C. Railroad was called to the
Chair, and Messrs G. l.. Fitch and + G. Chic
appointed Secretaries. The Chairman explained
the object of the meeting to be the arrangement
of Joint system of time sch eduTes and through
tickets-RicADto"d Enquirer, Aoy l7th.
E Wilkes, Supt of the n Road R W
Lassiter and Albert johnson, Prest & Supt of
the Raleigh & CASTOR Road S Fremont
Supt of viii & Vel Road and Gen VIM Nc
Rae, Supt of vii & Man Road, were members
of the above mentioned Convention.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

THE LAND WE LOVE."-Ths new Monthly
Magazine, edited and published by Gen. d. II.
Hill, made its first appearance last week II is
handsome looking work of So pages and filled
with Interesting matter. The enterprise has re-
ceived the most liberal encouragement from the
people generally. aud viii no doubt prove a de-
cided success. All business letters must be ad-
dressed to James p Irwin, Esq, Charlotte, n G..
From well written article on Education we
select the following sentences. We are gratified
that Gen. Hill gives such advice, and we hope
the youth of the South will profit by it. Without
skful mechanics and farmers, we rs a people
must hereafter occupy inferior position
First of all. must make a total radical
ohaDge'in system of education. We must
abandon the aesthetic aud the ornamental for the
practical and the useful. We need practical far
mers, miners. nachinists, engineers, manufac>
turers, nayi .atorS, blac kSmithS carpenters, etc.
etc. to develop the immense resources of our
country, which war has not been able to destroy.
Agriculture must be studied "a science. with
all It's co ordinate branchcs-chemi>trv, geology,
mine ral"gy, meteor"logy. Mining must next
claim attention, country is rich in iron,
copper. gold. lead. zinc, manganese, lime. gyp-
sum. salt marble &c. We must have
our own founGrcs and workshops, and in them
no ignorant and bungling wnIkmen must be found. ,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

REMOVED learn that the case of Black
welder, charged with the murder of his wife 10
, Cabarrus county not long since, has been re-
moved from that county to this, and will be
tried before the Superior Court here this week.
-SafiSJury Banner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22
BUGGIES and CARRIAGES

Repairad-re painted re-trmmed-at my Shop
next door below the jail, at short notice and on
reasonable terms. Give a trial. Provisions
taken in exchange for work.
| keep on hand and for sale Family Provisions
of all kinds VIM S WEARN
May 81, 1866 Next door to the Jail.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

RATHER LATE.-The other day we received
a letter dated and post-marked Newton. Nov.
10TH" giving the vote for Governor. members of
the Legislature, &c. 1t has been over six months
on the way.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

UNCONSTITUTIONAL. BENZ f. Dunkin, Chief
Justice of South Carolina, and nine Associate
Judges. have pronounced the Stay Law passed by
the late Legislature of South Carolina, unconsti-
tutonul.
1t is the opinion of many lawyers in North
Carolina, that our Stay Law will share the same
fate soon it comes before the Supreme
Court.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

~ The North Carolina uardian, recently
published in this place, has been suspended.
We learn that the editor and proprietor AIr Brit
ton, is going TO remove to Columbia. S. c., t" en-
gage in the publication of a paper in that City.
We hope he NAV meet with abundant success.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22
For the Ufstcrn Democrat.

Tie Constitution of the United States carefully
guards the people from the nfcton Of cruel and
unusual punishment by law, because many colo
niSts from Europe had been exposed to such harsh
measures from expressing an honest conviction of
opinion in opposition to the ideas of their rulers.
The modern Test Oath" as it is called (kept
in force by Congress) was originally Designed to
disfranchse those of the North who expressed
some feeling for their southern brethren. 1t is
Now applied to prevent almost every conscientious
man in the South from holding office under the
Government no matter how much he was oppos-
ed to the beginning Of strife attempted to allie
viate the miseriss of civil war, exerted himself
to lessen sectional prejudice.
The test oath is cruel, unusual, intolerant, vim:
dictive and unnecessary. 1t is founded upon the
arbitrary feeling which characterized the most
bigoted period of civil war in England, to correct
which the liberal and generous provision Of the
Constitution of the United States designed
10y our fathers A PESNsYLvANlAN.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

WHITE LABoK.-One of the largest farmers
in this part of the State, told the other day
that he had none but white laborers on his farm.
ann that he getting along finely. De re-
fused to employ colored men because he I'M
willing to run the risk of being hauled up before
the Bureau the frivolous complaints of some
bad evil disposed freedman. If the Bureau is
continued in existence, think the day is not
far distant when all will have to seek out white
labor. This would be unfortunate for tie
colored man.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

The bodness with which highway robberies
committed in New York, in the day time. by
sudden assault upon individuals who carry
ing large sums of money, is not more astonishing
than the impunity which seems to favor such at
tempts. "-PhIadelphi Inquirer.
The men who are disturbing the Northern
cities by their rogueish acts, learned their bust
ness while travelling through the South with the
Federal armies last year. The Northern people
encouraged and approved of the vandalism prac-
tised upon the South, and they need not COM
plain now
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-22

A SMALL MATTER.-The students at the n.
c. University wishing to enjoy themselves at the
approaching Commencement. have made ar
engagements for a Ball on the occasion. and issued
tickets with the names them of Jefferson
Davis, j. c. Breckenridge, Il. 3. Vance and 9th
erS. as honorary Managers. 1t appears that B.
F. Moore, Esq. of. Raleigh. does not fancy such
procee dings, and wrote the President of the Uni
versty, Ex-Gov Swain, expressing his condem-
nation of the pursued by the "boys.''
The following is Gov. SWANS reply:
Baltimore Wecker. [volume] (Baltimore [Md.]) 1851-1867, 1866-05-17
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