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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06

g We anxious to be charitable towards
our Northern brethren and we want to .har-
monize." but in view of the way we are treated,
and the abuse and misrepresentation INDUCED
towards Southern people by many Northern pa
pers and correspondents, it is hard to exercise
that greatest of all virtues, charity We are
confident that the southern people are willing to
observe in good faith their obligations to the Ma
tional Government-they are willing to d" the
best they can under the unfavoraole crcum :
stances in which they find themselves-they are
willing to give the negro fair chance as free
man. and they are not disposed to Cypress him.
But notwithstanding are actuated by these
dispositions, are constantly assailed by the
radical disunionists in Congress and by their
newspapers; and the most obnoxious. degrading
and outrageous measures are proposed to be en-
acted into laws for the sole purpose we be-
lieve. of furnishing US. If they really had the
negro's welfare at heart. they would drop the
subject from the halls of Congress. The result
of all this agitation will be finally to throw the
colored man out of employment in the South.
White men. rather than be hauled up before
Freedmen's Bureaus and. harassed by military
orders. will do their own work and greatly cur
tail their operations. OF our own knowledge, we
know many farmers who have sold out large
portion of their stock for the purpose of curtail-
ing operations, who have determined to quit
farming, because they find the labor question >
difficult one at least very unpleasant.
1t is false to accuse the southern people of en-
PERTAINING spite against the negro-they know
that he behaved we'll during the war. and that he
is not responsible for the present condition of
things-and if he will work and behave well
hereafter as he has heretofore. they are disposed
TO help him and give him much better chance
here in the South than the Northern people, at
home, are willing to give him in the way of max
ing q living. The Yankees (such as Sumner,
Wilson. Stevens g. Coz only manifest their
love for the negro by theory. If they want to
ruin his prospects. let them continue the agitation
in Congress.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06

GovEkNMENr SALEs.--The closing sale OF
Government property is advertised t" take place
On Charlotte the 9Th February. at which time
horses mules. harness, wagons. buildings. &C..
~il be disposed Of
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06

The PRESIDENTS PoLICY.-The bitter and
malignant enemies of the Southern people who
now control Congress. and who passing OBJ
no1i"us and unjust measures for the purpose of
degrading white people. have repeatedly asserted
that there is no breach between them and the
President-that there is no danger of a rupture.
Now. every man with the least comprehension
can plainly see that there is wide difference be-
tween the Presidents enunciated policy towards
the South and the schemes of the radical repub-
licans in Congress. If the President does not
soon indicate the difference by firmly maintain
ing and enforcing his policy-by vetoing the out
rageous schemes when they pass-then have the
Southern people mistaken their man and bestow-
ed praise where it undeserving and it need
surprise no one to hear expressions from south
erners in favor of Gen. Grant some other ma
tioHal man for the next Presidency.
The Soul III acquiesced in President Johnson's
reconstruction policy in good faith-our people
were willing to submit to anything that had the
least sembl lance of fairness-and they confidently
expect the President to interpose in their behalf
now while the dsunionists of the North are try
ing to crush them. The President has the power
to subdue the radicals. because he has an i'm
mense patronage at his cHmmand-he has the
power to veto unrighteous and unconstitutional
measures and it will soon be seen whether he
has the frmness to exercise his power and stand
up for his avowed policy. If he does not, then,
we repeat. the southern people have been de-
ceived and bestowed undeserving praise upon Mr.
johnson. Let US be patient, and watch and wait.
sketch of the Presidents views recently ex-
pressed to U. S. Senator, which we publish in
another column. leads us to hope that he viii
stand firm and insist on his policy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06

r. The AshevlIe News states that Governor
Vance has determined to reside for the future in
the town of Wilmington.
IL The Rev. w. A. McSwain. a prominent
member of the S. G.. Conference. died at Laurens-
vile, s. c.. recently, from the effects of breaking
his leg few weeks ago.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06

The REvIvAL.-Please allow me space in your
esteemed paper to say to those of your readers
not regular attendants on The preaching of the
Gospel, that we are in the midst of a season of
uncommon religious interest. Daily religious
services have been resumed at the Presbyterian
church, after a weeks suspension. The Rev. Mr..
Smith, of Greensboro, has kindly yielded to the
urgent solicitations ofthe members of that church,
and returned and is now earnestly laborng with
the pastor, to lead hearers to the perception and
acceptance of Bible truth.
The daily meetings are also continued at the
Methodist church, and the crowded pews nightly
attest growing public interest on the subject OF
religion Salisbury Bunner.
A somewhat ,protracted meeting at the Meth
odst Church in Charlotte has just closed, and 1t
is hoped that the community has been benefited.
The Pastor, the Rev. Mr. Power, was assisted by
the Rev. A. w. Miller and Rev. H. B. Pratt OF
the Presbyterian Church, and the Rev. Mr. Al
drich.of the Lutheran Church. 1t is pleasant to
see Ministers OF different denominations uniting
their efforts to advance the cause of religion
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06
DIRECT INFORMATION.

Now landing 275 Hogsheads, 81 Tiercss and 81
Barrels bright new crop Cardenas MOLASSES.
Orders accompanied by the cash, win be promptly
filled at lowest market rates
Ian 90 1865 2w $500
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06

PAY, OF NAIL Comprehensive learn
from b B. Vassall, Esq, special agent for the
Post Office department for this State, that the
proper course. to be adopted TO obtain their pay
by those persons who carried the mails up to
the LIST of January, 1866, is as follows:
Let the contractor make out his account in
due form and have it certified by the postmas-
tiers at each end Of the route as correct; when
there is 40 postmaster at either end Of the line,
let the account be certified by some postmaster
on the line; and when there is no postmaster at
the end or on the line, let the account be certi-
fed by the member Of the State Convention
who procured the contract 20 be made. Then
send the account to the Second Assistant Post
master General Washington, and it will be PAID.
-RalefQh Standard
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06
Assistant Adjutant General.

The PRESBYTERIAN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
This institution at Columbia, S. c., is again at
work. The faculty consists just now of Drs.
Howe Adger, and Woodrow. DR. Leand's
health does not allow him to resume his duties
there. The number of students is very small;
but they confidently expect more at an early day
The Southern Presbyterian has reappeared re-
Gently, and seems to be in vigorous hands
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06

The Legislature might dispatch all its bust
ness within the next ten days. and adjourn. Our
people very poor. They cannot afford to pay
public men high wages unless they do something
for them which will be valuable and useful.
What has the Legislature done thus far. of this
character! Can any one tell!'-Ral. STANDARD.
We have always thought that the Legislature
remained in session too long. and frittered away
too much time; though in this respect. the pre-
sent Legislature is not an exception to its prede-
cessors. One days session of the Legislature
costs over ten hundred dollars. Our people are
poor, and the State Treasury in not burdened
with money. therefore it behooves US to be as
economical possible: Ifthe Legislature chose
to do so. it could finish up the work before it in
less time than ten days more, and adjourn. We
know there are in the Legislature who
are anxious to finish the public business prompt
" and return home to their own business. but un-
fortunately the majority of such bodies are too
often made up of men VINO have little nothing
to do at home, and hence not in hurry to
leave Raleigh.
The Convention, another expensive body is to
meet again in the Spring, and thus another big
draw will be made impoverished Treasury
There is no real necessity for the Convention to
again assemble, more than to meet and adjourn
sine die. If there were more Legislatures
Conventions and Congresses to assemble in the
United States for the next six years. it would be
better for the people and for the peace and pros
perity Of the whole country.
Economy is a matter of necessity with
people, and intend to condemn long ses-
sions of Conventions Legislatures, and oppose
an increase of the number of public oficeholders
The greatest curse of the age is, that public
regardless of their popularity among their con-
Sti
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06

A National Bank, with capital of one mil
lion dollars, will be opened in Washington short
l.,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06

FREEDMEN IN THE GULF SrATEs,-Colonel
Osborne, Commissioner for Florida, reports to
General ptrg ard that the affairs Of the Bureau
in chat State are favorable. The high price of
cotton is inducing planters to offer high wages
fer the current year. The average wages paid
freedmen will be twelve dollars a month The
substantial planters, the Colonel says, have a
degree Of consideration for their former slaves
that could have hardly been expected, and are
offering liberal wages, quarters and rations, with
the privilege to the laborer of keeping his faml-
ly with him at little expense. There are eigh-
teen freedmens schools in the State, ail In a
Furnishing condition, having Fl teachers and
1918 pupils.
General Tillson, Assistant Commissioner for
Georgia, has also forwarded to General Howard
number of Communications relative to freed
men, from agents and others IN that State: In
some counties the freedmen have entered into
contracts and gone to work. The planters are
in high spirits, and say the freedmen really act
as though they were going to-work.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06
From the Raleigh Progress.

INTERFERING WITH GovERSMENT SALEs.-
At the Government sale in Greensboro, last week
a prominent citizen got Up and stated to the
crowd that he protested against the sale, and de-
clared his purpose to sue the purchaser Of certain
property. This proceeding interfere! with the
sale and was the caue of the arrest OF the party
Te prevent like occurrence in the future the fol.
lowing order has been issued:
Headers Dept of North Carolina.
Raleigh, N. c., Jan. 29th, 1866.
General Orders, No. s..
1t having been reported that some persons
owning land on which buildings were erected by
the rebel authorities for hospital and other pur-
poses, make claim for such buildings, and also
threats of suits against purchasers Of such build
ings at the sales of the same by the government,
all concerned are informed that such buildings
will be sold and the purchasers will be protected
from suit in the civil courts. Any person inter-
tering in any manner with such sales will be ar
rested and brought to trial for the offence.
By command of Brevet Maj. Gen Ruger:
}. A. CAMPBELL,
A
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06
Wanted 10 Rent.

A Dwelling House with about four Rooms and
smoke house and stable. Apply at this Office.
February 5, 1866
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06

A couple who had been married only eight
DAYS we're divorced in Chicago last week on the
ground of incompatiblity of temper. The wife
was less than sixteen years old.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06

The numerous friends of Gen. Stephen D.
Lee, late prominent General of the Contede-
rate army, will be gratifed 10 learn that he is in
excellent health and spirits. He now resides
near Columbus, Mississippi, where he married
last year. The General is engaged in planting,
and writes cheeringly and hopefully as to the
future.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06

"RAMsEY's ANNALS OF TENNESSEE This
is the title of book of some $50 pages, giving a
history of the State of Tennessee from 1869 to
the close of the eighteenth century. The history
of Tennessee is part of the history of North
Carolina. IA the territory which forms that State
was once under the Jurisdiction of North Caro-
lima. and therefore the book is interesting to
people. When first published it was favorably
noticed by the American press well as by for
eign periodicals. A few copies be found for
sale at Taylor Il Duncans store.
The author DIR. j. G. NJ. Ramsey. is now and
has been for the past two three years living in
this county. Having lost heavily by the war
1.-THE most of his property in East Tennessee hav-
ing been confscated) he is reduced from aff1uence
to poverty. In more prosperous times he
the conprer of jackson, Polk. Andrew johnson.
and other leading men of Tennessee, and always
ranked high as an intellectual, honorable. chris
tan gentleman. We hope his book may meet
with ready sale.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06

Gov. Patton, of Alabama, Informs the edi.
tor of tne Montgomery Mail that the United
States soldiers will certainly be withdrawn from
that State as soon as the militia is properly or
gained
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06

NEGRO TEsTIMoNY.-The Legislature has
under discussion the Code for the govern
ment of the freedmen in this State. This code
was prepared by special commission of able
lawyers. There seems to be some opposition to
that part permitting negro testimony. We think
it is plain that it would be better to allow negroes
to testify in our Courts than to continue to have
in which he is interested settled by military
courts. Considering the circumstances under
which placed, believe it would be we'll
to permit the negro to testify in courts in all
cases ,ohere ne may be summoned, whether color
I'd man is concerned in the case not. If that
were done, many thieves could be convicted who
otherwise would escape punishment Besides,
negro testimony can do harm-it will always
be taken by the Jury for what it is worth. We
hope the members of the Legislature will not
bubble about this matter. but promptly de- what
is required by the changes in condition
people. 1t must be done before we can have a
free resort to civil law. The Southern States
never permit negro suffrage. but they must
allow negro testimony, as ii Will be of advantage
TO white people to do SO.
Those members of the Legislature who OPP
3,oring negro testimony indirectly injurng
the white citizens of the State. though of course
they do not intend it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06
COUNTY COURT.

On Saturday last the new Magistrates appointe
for Mecklenburg county, assembled in the Cour
House, for ;he purpose of organizing the Count
Court. The following persons qualified as Mags
trRtes
John Walker, Ross, W Withers, " Bar
melt, Tho: Price. Harry, G Maxwell, Wn
1ohn Hunter, Washington Morrison, Sampl
pa'is' 3 Houston, McIrer. K l. DeArmond, B
Garrison, W II Mills, J b Mcdonald J T Downs
Blythe, T P Grier, Hood C Overman, Wn
AcCembs, Johnston, and ii Caldwell.
The following officers were elected:
Special Court-A. Newer Chairman; F. NJ Ross
John Walker, II. l.. DeArmond and J. F. Harry.
Solieitor-John Brown.
County Surpeyor-Wm II Parks
Rardens Of the Poor-EC Wallis, R l. DeArmond
Walker. Alexander, l N Alexander, A
AcSeely, Elan Robinson, and Harris
w Grier.
Rrgisfer-F VI Ross.
School Commnee-J Ross D Johnston G "
Mcdonald, Ira Parks b H Garrison, Alex Grier and
Parks.
Coroner-Jacob Duls.
County Rdnger.-J Gillespie, Byerly and 0
G Maxwell.
Standard Keeper-S Houston.
1t was ordered that a Special Term of this Court
be held on Saturday the 18th inst.
1t Was also ordered that the Jail fees be raised
from As cents per day to 10 cents and for commit
ting and releasing persons SO cents each. Also
that Jno. l.. Springs, J. B. Stewart and J. W Hun
ter be a committee to build repair the Bridge
NrsS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06

zen. j. c. PEMBERroN.-This distinguished
ano elegant gentleman was in town yesterday,
stopping at the Mansion House. He is living
= newton on the Western N. @. Railroad, no.
Ia n from mere. He will be remembered a. the
officer who had the command at Vioksburg At
the time of its surrender. Banner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06

! THE CHANCEs.-The question is often ask ed
''Wiil orr members of Congress be- admitted &c
their seats during the present session Z" We
think we with certainty answer no, then ,eii
not, except probably those who can take the test
oath. That portion of the Republican members
tquite small in number.) who advocate the imme.
date restoration of the Southern States to the
Union do not favor the admission of Representa-
tires from the South unless they will take the
| oath. Even Mr.. Raymond. who has taken posi-
ton against the schemes of the radicals, only IA
vors the admission of those who can take the oath
And. with shame be it said. some of the Tennes-
see representatives. (Mr Maynard for instancel
themselves not yet admitted. are opposed to ad-
hitting representatives from North Carolina un-
less they take the test oath. Now, it is well
known that no North Carolina delegate with
probably the exception of Mr.. Jones. of the
Mountain District.) can or will take that oath +;
and hence it is plain that will not soon have
representatives in Congress. But if the Govern
ment would permit US to exercise rights as
free ctizens-restore the jurisdiction of our
Courts and prevent mill tary interference with our
civil affairs-it would do great injury not
to have Representatives in Congress. They
could do US not the slightest good if they
admitted. considering the overwhelming. fanatical
majority now controlling that body. The MAORI
ty of Congress seems determined to force US to
send men who can take the oath or none at all.
Are the present elected-representatives willing
to withdraw and let others be elected, and would
the people be willing to such an arrangement =
Can men be found with sufficient intelligence to
represent us as a State, in Congress, who will
can take the oath Or is it better to remain
represented until new Congress is elected =
These important questions and we cannot
answer them.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-02-06
SEED OATS,

Bacon, Lard, Flour Family x.
Mountain Buckwheat Flour,
Corn Meal, &c, for sale by
II. b. WILLIAMS,
Feb g. 1866 I'd door from National Bank.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-04-19
kp Orleans Guilty eresnt 0hussaay arono SpiI 49, 1851

OF the several avenues towards Bayou Salvage,
st. Comes plantation, and other rural localities
would serve to enliven the evenings conversation
or talk, when passing day or two upon the ooun-
TRY seats III the citys envrons that some of them
no doubt were fctions of the imagination
may DC granted; still they paint the manners of
tne country as well the people of those times for
VINO that has seen the plantation negro, snoring on
sundays morning in his open cabin, on the cool
cay noor' does not realize the picture of the
steaithiy crawling up of the alligator from the adj
joining bayou, and taking hold of the feshy part
OF these fat, sweating fellows, Intending to make
a luscious repast of them.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-04-19

According to the census of 1860, Illinois pro-
duced only six bales of cotton, or from $500 to
5000 pounds. Three years later there were shipped
at her railroad stations 100000 pounds, the next
year 100000, and the last year 6OO0OO The
5 200, 900 pounds or 10000 baes-twice as much
as was exported annually from the whole country
at the beginning of the century; twice as much as
was grown by Kentucky, and nearly as much as
by Virginia in 1850. The laborers engaged in
cultvating this staple are mostly negroes familiar
with the process. The cotton itself is said 10
equal that of Tennessee in quality
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-04-19

LOTTERY LUCK. An Engshman living near
Bath recently received ticket for a Frankfort
lottery, which he threw aside. The ticket subse.
quenty got into the possession of the servants,
four in number, who made up and RENTED to the
proper quarter the price of the ticket sl. Re-
Gently the original owner was surprised at receiv-
ing notice that the ticket forwarded to him had
gained the first prize, amounting to 100000 ster-
ling. which of course, falls to the lot of the
servants,
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-04-19

The Mobile Tribune gets off the following good
IN " on General Carl Schurz:
The Detroit Post has column and half with
the heading What our exchanges say of u.s."
As an act of courtesy we give our opinion, with
full permission to the Post to make any use of it
that it may see fit
The Detroit Post is paper edited by Carl
Schurz, German adventurer of the Robespierre
school of politics. 1t is not so large sheet as the
New York Tribune, but its capacity for lies is
equal to that of the latter. Persons who have
taste for the marvellous and who are not able to go
to the expense of buying the adventures of Baron
Munchausen, would do well to subscribe to the De-
trot Post.n
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-04-19
Methodist Episcopal Church Conference,

The conference met on Tuesday morning at the
hour fixed by the rules. Bishop Andrews pre-
sided. @.E
Several reports and memorials were presented
and referred to appropriate committees or laid
over under the rules.
Bisop Paine, having taken the Chair, the order
of the day which it had been resolved should be
considered in secret session, was called 1t is an
appeal from the Virginia conference. The church
was cleared Of strangers, and the conference pro
ceeded with closed doors. OF course nothing is
known of the result, or whether any was reached
Under the rule the conference met again yester-
day morning at nine o'clock. t.r.
The conference sat again yesterday with closed
doors, after having transacted some preliminary
business of no general interest.
New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-04-19

A decision of great importance was made to-
day by Judge Underwood of the United States
District Court for Virginia, sitting in Alexandria.
Thomas Garvin was tried some time since before
the Provost Judge under the freedmen's bureau
law for ASSEMBLING and injuring negro boy found
guilty and sentenced to pay five hundred dollars
damages to the boy and to be imprisoned until the
damages were paid. The sentence was approved
by Gen. Augur, commanding the military district.
An application for writ Of habeas corpus was
sued out by Garyin's counsel, under the supposi-
ton that the Presidents last proclamation restored
that writ and set aside the operations of the freed
mems bureau court The prisoner was brought
before Judge Underwood, the case ably argued
for six hours, and decision rendered that the
Presidents proclamation did not restore the writ
ofhabeas corpus.-l Washington Dispatch, April II