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". g. Delegates to the Philadelphia Contention
% Disrict-M. E Manly Of Craven, VIM
A. Wright of New Hanover.
4h District-Hon. r. B. Gillian of Gran
vile, a. Ii Arlington Of Nash.
Gil Disnict-J oseph H. Wilson of Mecklen-
burg Hon. n. Boyden Of Rowan.
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From MExIco.-Letters from the city of
Mexico assert that Macmillan has agreed, to-
gether with the French Minister, that 10000
French troops will remain in Mexico for five
years, serving under the Mexican flag. Ma
poleon agrees to furnish Maximilian $685. 600
per month for five years.. receiving, as security
for this and other claims, the Railroad from
Vera Cruz to the city of Mexico, the Revenue
to be collected by French officials.
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Rg The following are the names of the
me mbers of Congress admitted from Tennessee
Senators-David l. Patterson, Joseph s
Fowler.
Representatives-N G Taylor, Horace May
nard, VIM b Stokes, r Hawkins, E1wurd
Copper, w Campbell, d b Thomas, W b
Lettwitch.
or the above senators and representatives,
those whose names in italics are cassed as
johnson conservatives,-the others as radicals
1t will be seen that they divide equally in both
houses.
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J. J; W; BEsTos' ; Secretaries.

SAD AccIDENT.-Fayettevile, N. G., July
% i drop you line to give you the partieu-
lars of a most distressing calamity which occur
red here on Saturday. The rain of Friday had
swollen the stream, which runs through the
town, alarmingly, washing away several dams -
About 10 O'Clock on Saturday morning, some
twelve or more persons were standing on Ecces
bridge, looking at the water, when the heavy
upright of the bridge, being undermined, sud
denly gave way, and precipitated all but orc
or two into the stream, washing nearly all OF
them down the creek.
BENZ Elliott was taken out very severely
bruised by the falling timbers- MIR VIM ii
Haigh, though badly bruised, swan down the
stream and got out. Others escaped without
serious injury Three colored men were sup
posed to he drowned One colored body has
been recovered But. saddest of all, Thomas,
little son of Hon. I Fuller, who was on the
bridge, was drowned. His body was recovered
some half mile below the bridge, on Monday
morning.
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State of North Caroiina-UnfOn Go.
Court of Pleas and Quarter sessions-Juy Term, 1866.
James s Marsh, Admir- of Thomas Hasty, decd, W.
Nancy Hasty and others.
Petition for settlement
It anpeariBg to the satisfaction OF the Court that
Nancy Hasty, - H6sty Emeline Hasty< Lavicy
Hasty, William Hasty, james Hasty, Griffin Hasty,
Marshall Hasty and Jesse Nasty, reside beyond the
limits of this State; il 10 oro>red by the Court that
publication be made for six weeks successfully, no.
flying said absent defendants and the other next Of
kin of said Thomas Hasfy, decd, to"be and appear
at the next term o. this Court to be held for the
County of Usion at the Court House in Monroe on
the LIST Monday 10 October next, then and there to
answer plead or demur to this petition, or judg-
ment pro confesso will be taken and heard exparte
as them.
Witness, z Irby, Clerk OF orr said Court, at
Office, the let Monday in July, A d 1865.
1pr adv $40 j. e. lRbY, Clerk.
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A STARTLING ExPosE.-The New York Round
Table publishes startling article upon drunketf-
ness among women. 1t says the vice is preva-
lent among fashionable ladies, and some of the
most elegant of them will pass this summer not
at Saratoga or Newport usual, but at an asy
lum for iuebriates. The writer intmates that
the vice of fashionable drinking is now more pre-
valent among the ladies than among the gentle
men of this country, that certain dress makers
make it a point to furnish their customers1ith
drink, while in some stores bottles of wine are al
SO kept on hand for lady shoppers, and in others
the merchants allow their boys to 90 to the near
est barr room for liquor when the ladies desire it.
Whiskey and brandy are the f.vorite drinks of
these ladies, and as some of the saloons they fire.
quen do not have these liquors the bill of fare
a neat little sgn-"lf you do not what you
want ask for it" q yes the hint to the initiated
In dressmakers' bills the significant item "sna
trimmings often covers up the expense of liquors
which the lady has ordered through the modiste
who panders to her vitiated~ taste, while at the
watering places bride to the waiter procures
secret supply of liquor, which 10y the connivance
of the landlord is charged extra luncheons."
1t is asserted that girls Of eighteen, daughters of
the most respectable New York merchants, have
been grossly intoxicated in Broadway stages
and upon the public streets, and that no superior
ity Of intellect social position is sufficient to
guard Il lady against this vice.
We regret to see such statements made about
Northern females, but Northern paper is re-
sponsihle
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For the Western Democrat.
MONROE. n. c.. Jul,

MONROE, N u, july 2o 1866.
At a meeting of the citizens Of Union County,
held at Monroe the Dist July, to appoint dele
gates to Convention at Salisbury, the following
proceedings were had:
D A Covington, Esq, was elected Chairman,
and w Benton and + L Wiatt appointed Sec
retares
The Chairman explained the objects of the
meeting in All able and lucid manner. Col Ii
WaIkup being called on, also gave an interesting
account of the condition of the country, and a
strong array Of reasons in favor of the represeu-
tation of the State in the proposed Convention at
Philadelphia.
On motion, the chair appointed the following
persons delegates to Salisbury, viz: S II Walk
up, w III Houston, J G Harris, F L Wait, w A
Austin, D F Hayden, T Winchester, J p Hous-
ton, L A w Turner, d Rushing T L Marsh. Eli
D Richardson, B Laney, J w McMurray, B
Houston, A F Stevens, J d Cuthbertson.- G
Hamilton, DR. J Bost II Morgan, II NJ Hous-
ton, Belk. On motion, the Chairman was
added to the list. - s..
On motion, resolved that the proceedings Of
this meeting be sent to the Charlotte papers for
publication.
D. A. CONVICTION, Chm.
+ " W; W hsr10'' Secretaries.
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SALISBURY made a short visit to our
neighboring town of Salisbury last week. and
pleased at the signs of improvement which
we saw. The raiders nnder Gen. Storeman had
damaged the town considerably, & since then two
destructive fires burned some of the largest bust
ness houses; but we are gratiied to see that the
energy of the citizens has not been paralyzed by
these adverse occurrences. and that several new
brick buildings have been erected, while others
are in Course of construction We hope much
prosperity is yet in store for the ancient town
During our visit We had the pleasure of renew
ing the acquaintance of several old and valued
friends: to whom we are indebted for many
courtesies.
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THE JUDICIARY.-We see that the Convention
of the 4th Congressional District has appointed
Judge Gillian one of the Delegates to the Union
National Convention at Philadelphia We are
favorable to the objects of the Philadelphia Con-
yention. but we protest against mixing our Judges
with politics in any way. Mr. Gillian is one Of
the Judges of the Superior Courts of this State,
and therefore ought not to participate in political
meetings. Our Judiciary have been considered
interrupted and incorruptible, but this feeling
will not last long they continue to accept other
Offices and engage in political contests.
We think it was great mistake to place any
Judge in late State Convention; in 1861 we
protested against it. but there were three or four
Judges in that body. If Judges are to come in
competition with other citizens for Offices and
places, then it will not be long before a strong
party will be built up in the State in favor of
electing Judges by the people.
Judge Gillian is one of the best men in the
State-though not personally acquainted with
him, we have always regarded him as good off
Ger and good man-and we hope he will not agree
to 60 to Philadelphia, but permit his alternate to
60 in his place. We don't know who his alter
nate is, and we don't care, but we prefer him to
the Judge for the reasons above stated. A Judge
ought not to have any friends to reward or enc
mics TO punish
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FOREIGN NEWS.

The steamships Peruvian, with foreign dates to
the both. has arrived. 1t is reported that Aus
tria had refused to accept Prussa's conditions
for peace Great forces are concentrating on
both sides of Vienna; bat Prussia and Austria
had agreed to an armstise offvs days to consider
peace propositions.
In Liverpool. Cotton, had declined one -fourth
of a penny.
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MECKLENBURG HIGH SCHOOL.

The third Session OF this School, located at Steeh
Creek Church, will begin Monday the 18th Of
August Terms per session of five months fol.
lows: English Grammer, Arithmetic, Geography,
&c, $40 specie the above, with Latin, Greek,
higher Mathematics, &c, SIS specie.
Good Board can be obtained at reasonable rates.
WIN. N. DICKEY, Principal.
July 80, 1855 It
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The second Session of this School will commence
Monday, September Sd, 1866.
The Principal will be assisted by Graduate of
the University of Virginia
For circular apply to JAMES H. LANE, A. M
July 80, 1866 I'm Principal.
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The Supreme Court of Tennessee has decided
that in regard to all slaves purchased prior to
or during the war, the emancipation proclama-
tion destroying the right to hold such slaves,
the loss must fall upon the parties holding the
property at the time the proclamation was made
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e We requested to caution persons
against dropping letters in the Post Office with
out proper stamps. If the letter is intended to
go in the mail it must have three-cent stamp
on it. Drop letters intended for delivery by the
P. NJ. to persons here in town, must have one
two cent stamp. All letters put in the office
without stamps are sent to the Dead Letter office
at Washington.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Gen. Lanes School for Boys, Concord, n C.
Mecklenburg 1Iigh School--Wm Dickey, Principal
Corn Meai-H b Williams.
Court Order-J Irby, Clerk.
Mules, Cows, Wagons, &c, for ssle-Apply to A
Harris.
New Firm-Hsmmond & Mclaughlin.
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CHARLOTTE MARKET, July 80, 1866.

CORRECTED BIZ STESHousE, NAcAULAY b Co.
Cotton 20 cents per h., with upward tendency.
Flour, from wagons, 81 so per sack--Northera
Flour $i3 10 TO $l4 per barrel.
Wheat 81 to So so per bushel.
Corn, white, 81 10 per bushsl-yeilow u 60
Oats so to IS per bushel. Bacon ls to 70.
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CoNGREss.-During the passive nothing of
unusual Importance was transacted by Congress.
The Senate on Monday last rejected the non-
nation of Governor Holden, of North Carolina,
Minister to San Salvador.
An act passed the House amendatory of the
act of 1889. establishing the Judicial Courts
The amendment provides that the act of Ha6eas
Corpus shall not apply to the of any person.
who is. or may be. held in custody of the military
authorities of the u. S. charged with any mill
tary offence or with having aided or abetted re-
bellion against the government of the United
States prior to the passage of this act
On Friday, the Senate passed the bill admit
ting Nebraska State in the Union. Also
passed joint resolution modifying the test oath
as to permit Senator Patterson, o. Tennessee, TO
take his seat.
The House disagreed to Senate amendme mt OF
Civil Appropriation Bill, approprating one and
half million dollars for. repairing Mississippi
levees. Also. by large majority, voted down
proposition to increase the salaries OF members
of Congress from three to five thousand dollars.
Congress adjourned on Saturday last
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Our MAIL RoUTEs.-We are glad to inform
our friends that a semi weekly mail line has been
established between A.heville and Morganton,
and between Asheville and yvile.-Asss.
viWe Ne,cs
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Il Gen. II. w Ransom, has written letter.
which we find published in the Raleigh Sentinel,
declining to be a candidate for Governor. The
majority of those who have determined not to vote
for Gov. Worth never seemed very anxious for
Gen. Ransom to 1t is not probable he could
be elected if he had become a candidate.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-07-31

THE INVESTIGATING Communicative than
six months ago Congress appointed Committee
to inquire to what extent jefferson Davis was
connected with the plot to assassnate President
Lincoln. That committee has delayed a report
Until now about the close of tie session, when,
having failed to find any proof against Mr.. Davis,
it comes forward with the mean and nsinuating
statement that further Investigations may develop
the whole transaction, The committee did not
have the magnanimity to acknowledge that there
was not a particle of reliable testimony showing
that Mr. Davis had anything to do with the killing
of Mr.. Lincoln. The following is an extract
from the report:
at is notorious that said Davis was guilty of
the crime of treason, according to the Constitu-
ton and laws of the United States, and the COM
mittee are of the opinion that there are no OBJ
stacles to a speedy and impartial trial. The evil
dence in possession of the committee connecting
Jefferson Davis with the assassination of Pre.i
dent Lincoln, justifes the committee in saying
that there is probable cause to believe that he
was privy to the measures which led to the CON-
mission of the deed; but the Investigations which
have been made 10y the War Department and by
the committee have not resulted in placing the
Government in possession of all the facts in the
case. 1t is probable, however, that the further
prosecution of the Investigation by the committee
and by the officers of the Government will result
finally in full development of the whole trans
action. The capture of the rebel archives has
put the Government in possession of a mass of
letters. papers, and documents Of various kinds,
only a portion of which have, as yet, been ex-
amined."
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FOR SALE.

Three prime large work Mules,
Two Mich Cows, with young calves,
: One good six-horse Wagon, in complete order,
One good Buggy, nearly new,
One double barrel Shot Gun.
a Apply to S. A. HARRIS.
Jnlv 40 lS6s Of
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HEALTH REGULATIoNs.-The authorities of
Wilmington are in some trouble about their quar-
antine regulations, adopted for the purpose of
preventing the Introduction of malignant diseases
by vessels arriving from infected ports. Some
time ago the authorities at Washington, and Gen
Ruger the military commander of this State, sug-
gested the adoption of such measures to prevent
the spread of cholera. which suggestion we think
was acted on by the Wilmington people. But
Gen. Sickles having occasion recently to visit
Wilmington in vessel from Charleston, refused
to obey the regulations and ordered the vessel to
be carried directly to the wharf at Wilmington
without undergoing the usual medical examina-
ton. This done in utter disregard of the
health regulations of the city, and of course the
citizens quite indignant. Gen. Sickles de-
serves the severest cenSure for violating regula-
tons made solely to secure health and manifest
ing such an oyerbearing and domneering dispo-
sitiOp,
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COTTON GIN.

FIRST rate second hand Cotton Gin-50 saws,
as good as new, in fine order, is offered for SALE
.sH W. =. PHIFER.
July %, 1856. tf..s..,
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An English paper. states that Major General
] G. Walker, of the late Confederate army,
has been appointed Colonel Of an English regi-
meut.
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The great railroad bridge over the Susoue-
hanna river, at Havre D,Grace, was DESTROYED
BY o tornado last week. Loss one million dul.ars.
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A VULGAR GoyERNoR.-Gov. Brownlow. of
Tennessee, in dispatch to Forney at Washing
ton thus refers to President johnson:
''Gve my respects to the dead dog at the
White House."
That is nice language for a Governor to use.
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THE DISTRICT CoNvENTIoN.-On Tuesday
last, delegates from six of the counties of this
Congressional District assembled in Convention
at Salisbury for the purpose of appointing two
gentlemen to represent the District in the Union
National Convention. to be held in Philadelphia
on the l4th of August. JOS. II. Wilson. Esq of
Mccklenburg, and Hon. N. Boyden of Rowan.
were selected to represent the District and dele
gates appointed to State Convention at
Raleigh to select four representatives for the
Suite at large. The Convention recommended
that the State Convention be held on the 9Th of
August.
The proceedings of the District Convention
will be found in another column, and it is I'M
necessary for us to comment on them further than
to say that the best feeling prevailed among the
delegates. and tie business transacted har-
moniously and with unusual unanimty. No one,
with any regard for truth, say thatthe slight
est ''disloy atty" was exhibited by the Convention
or by any individual member.
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Corn Veal.

100 Bushels bolted Corn MEAL, for sale by
H. B. WILLIAMS.
July 30 1856
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Tess, to day, adjourned sine die.
MARKETS.

New York, July % Gold $50. Cotton steady
but dull, and unchanged. Southern Flour steady.
Wheat firm but quiet.A
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THE CHOLERA.

SAVANNAH, July 27-Tweve deaths from cboier
'on Tybee Island for the last twenty-four hours
ending at IL o'clock to-day, and ten new eases
The disease is abatng ..
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The NEW CONsTtTUTIoN.-We regret to see
that many of our Eastern contemporaries are OPP
posing the new State Constitution. and advising
its rejection. We suspect that the main eau Sc
of opposition on the part of the East is that the
new Constitution provides for representation in
the House of Commons on the white basis, TINS
reducing the number of Commoners from the
East and increasing the number from the West
The basis Misrepresentation in the Senate re-
mains unchanged.
We can tell our Eastern friends that if the new
Constitution is rejected, the white basis for both
the Senate and House will be insisted ON hereaf
ter, and it aciU be adopted.
But we don't want any more Conventions CAL
ted-we want strife to cease and good feeling
prevail between the East and West--therefore
we hope the new Constitution will be adopted.
If it is not adopted, another Convention will soon
be called (or the question will be agitated until
it is deue) ut considerable expense to the people,
Taxes are already high enough without mourning
another useless expense.
The vote on the new Constitution is to be taken
on Thursday. Friday and Saturday next. If it is
rejected it will be unfortunate for the peace of
the State, but those who advise it's rejection will
be responsible, and we now warn them of the con-
sequences They need not be surprised if a
candidate for Governor is run who will advocate
an entire change in the basis, and other reforms
and measures.
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HAMMOND l. MCLAUGHLIN

Having associated themselves together, will keep
constantly on hand . fine assortment of
GROCERIES,
at the old stand of Taylor, Mclaughlin d Co.,
Bryce's Bdilding Trade Street
All orders received will be promptly attended to,
and we will sell cheap for cash.
II. B. HAMMOND. JOSEPH NCLAUGDLIs.
July 80, 1866. IF
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TENNESsEE.-The radical Congress has de-
clared the State of Tennessee in the Union and
admitted such of her Representatives as
could take the test oath. This action was taken
in consequence of the report that the Tennessee
Legislature had adopted the Constitutional
amendment; but 1t is now asserted that the action
of the Legislature is illegal because quorum
was not present, and the presiding officer of the
House refuses to certify the vote of that body on
the amendment. So Tennessee has not yet le
gally adopted the amendment although her me- n
bers were admitted into Congress on the suppo-
sition that the Legislature had obeyed the COM
uands of the radicals.
The following dispatch shows that the trouble
is not yet over:
NASHVILLE. July 22.-The Sheriff of the
county forced an entrance to the Capitol yester-
day and arrested Captain Hoydt the officer of
the House, who had in custody Mr. Martin an alb
scondins member. Judge Frazier discharged
Mr. Martin. and fined Captain Hoydt ten dollars
and costs Much feelingR1ists relative to this
affair, the House considering it an infracton of
their rights. and all insult to their dignity. Re-
solutions We're passed, rejecting severely upon
Judge Frazier for his action in the matter of ar
rests. No quorum in the House to-day.
The following dispatch sent to Washing
ton by Governor BrnwElow:
NASHVILLE, July %, 1866.
To the Hon. w. B. Stokes: Judge Frazier. in
contempt of the House, released Williams and
Martin. the boilers and sent the Sheriff. rebel
Captain. to arrest Hoydt. Sergeart-ata arms. In
| the night. the Sheriff. with twenty five accom-
plices, broke into the Capitol forced window
and door in the Federal Court room, and arrested
Hoydt. The House will act deliberately.
W. G. BROwNLOw.
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Just Received.

A large lot of choice BACON,
Liverpool SALT,
Choice Family FLOUR,
CORN and Corn NEAL,
Wheat and Oats, :.
Butter and Lard.
. HAMMOND MCLAUGHLIN.
july 80. 1865 1t