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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-09
STATE NEWS.

CRoPs.-From all our exchanges, North,
West, and South, We gather that this will be .
year of great abundance, Notwithstanding the
cry of ruin over the last rains. In some par
ticuar localities, the crops will be much less
abundant, but upon the whole, there will be
great abundance, if no serious disaster occurs
hereafter. AT any rate, our people ought to be
very thankful for the goodness o. our Heavenly
Father, for such promise of ''bread to the eater,
and seed to the sower."-Raleigh Methodist.
pg Ex-Gov Clarke of Edgecombe, and
Josiah Turner Of Orange, have been pardon ed
by the President.
Rock ISLAND MANUFACTURES do not
exceed the limits of exact truth, 10 saying that
no better cloths are made 10 the country than are
turned out By the Rock Island looms, at Char
lotte, N. c. They are not only durable and
particularly valuable on that account, bat they
are quite as handsome rs any cloths of their
character can be made, and 10 addition to these
advantages, they are of North Carolina manu-
facture, and as cheap as the times will allow.
We take pleasure 10 commenting the Rock Is
land Company to the patronage Of the public,
assured that no one who purchases of it will be
disappointed or displeased.- Wilmington Dis
patch.
p0r The annual meeting of the stockholders
Of the North Carolina Rail Road will be held in
Greensboro, on the 1lth Instant.
The River PLANrATIoNs.-MaDy planta-
tions along the Cape Fear river have been over
flown by the high water, and great damage to
the growing crops has resultrd, in many in-
stances necessitating replanting. Wilmington
Dispatch.
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VALUABLE MILLS FOR SALE.

AS Surviving Partner Of FOX l. McCULLOCK 7
will sell at the Public Square in the town of Char
lotte, on Tuesday, JRiy 9th, lbeing Tuesday
of the County Court,) that valuable property known
as the old
p A r * 8 MILL,
Situated on the waters of Big Sugar Greek miles
West of Charlotte, in the county Of NJ ecklenburp
On the premises good FIGURING and SAW
MILL. Persons desiring to purchase are referred
to Mr. David Lindsey, on the premises, or can see
me personally in Charlotte for information.
Terms made known on day of sale.
G. ]. FOX, Surviving Partner
June "a, 1867 3w
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SUPREME COURT OF n. c.

BY Pearson, G. J. In Foust VS. Shoffner, 10
equity, from Randolph, bill dismissed. To Bar
ham VS. Gregory, in equity. from Granville, di'
reefs reference, &c. 10 Boyd ct al VS. Murray,
in equity, from Alamance, plaintiffs entitled to
the relief prayed for.
BY Battle, j. In Scales VS. Grady, in equity,
FROM Rockingham, bill dismissed with costs
In Macarthur VS. johnson, from Robson, judg-
meDt reversed and venire de novo.
By Reade, j. In Fink VS. Fink, in equity,
from Iredell, decree to be drawn. In Shaver
vs. Shoemaker, in equity, from lredel, decree
accordingly. 10 Harralson VS. Pleasant, from
CasweIl, error. In State vs. Pearman, from Al.
leghany, error.
Per Curiam. State vs. Weatherby, from
Rockingham, no error. In State vs. Woods,
from Rockingham, no error.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-09

A CURIOUS PAIR,-Mr Noggins ia con,ia.
ually complaining about the bard times, the
many debts he owes, and the scarcity of money,
but Mr. N can be seen every day taking his
whiskey and bitters. His wife means about her
husbands condition, but is constantly getting
new dresses, bonuots &c. MIR ~ swears he
hasn't dollar to pay his debts, and turns around
and gives Mrs. $50 to buy something that
she is not 10 the least in need of. This precious
pair are always spending money, but yet never
have any. Can't pay bis debts, &c; but Mr. N.
has to have his drink every day, and Mrs. N.
must have a new dress. Strange people, truly.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-09
INSTRUCTIONS TO SHERIFFS.
HEADQUARTERS Cd MILITARY DISTRICT,
g.. Charleston, S. G, June Fl, 1867.

Circular.
L Whenever the geographical limits of a
County in North Carolina or District in South
Carolina, extensive as to render it i'm
practicable for the Sheriff to perform promptly the
duties required of him by Paragraph II, Gen
eral Orders, No. 81, the Sheriff will assign
Deputy Sherifs to the performance of those
duties 10 subdistricts, parishes, or beats, to be
by him defined, and report his action to the
Provost Marshal General. Upon the approval
by the Provost Marshal General of such assign
ment, the officer assigned will make the in
vestigation aod reports required in the above
cited order to be made by Sberiffs, and will be
held accountable for the prompt and Efficient
performance of such duties within the limits of
said sub district, parish or beat.
II. Sherifs aud other civil officers whose
official emoluments are confined to costs and
fees, will, for all services performed under the
requirements Of military orders, render to the
Provost Marshal Generals Office monthly &C.
counts properly attested under oath, where they
will be audited and payment ordered by the
proper authority.
By command of Maj. Geul D. E. s1ckLEs.
THE MILITARY L1QuoR LAw-Interriey aci,h
Gen. tStckles.-A Committee of the Charleston
Board of trade, representing the mercantile inter-
ests of this city, waited on Gen. Sickes to confer
with him in relation to those transactions in
spirtuous liquors. The several members of the
Committee explained to Gen. Sickles the losses,
Inconvenience and annoyances that nigh be ex-
pected to arise from the execution of his order,
and Mr. HASTE presented a statement Of them in
writing.
General Sicklss said that his purpose in issuing
the order was to curtail the consumption of ar
dent liquors in irresponsible bar-rooms, so as to
avoid any danger Of riot or disorder in the dis
trict during the registration and following cleo
tons. He said that he believed that in Charles
ton all these things might be avoided and that
the municipal officers and police would 10 all
cases be sufficient to preserve the peace. This,
however, be thought, would not be the case in
country districts, aud he could make no exception
in favor of this city. He said that the measure
was intended to be temporary one, and would
be in force for several mon tbs Charleston HER.
cury, 10Th ult.
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VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
FOB sAI.H

The Lot which is the Store occupied by
K. NJ. OATES Il CO., will be sold at Auction, at the
Public Square in Charlotte, N c. on Tuesday of the
next County Court, 18th instantly between the hours
of 10 a. N. and .. m.
Terms made known on day of Sale.
r NJ. OATES Atty for L. s. Williams.
r. M. OATES, for self.
l.. W. SANDERS, for self.
July l, 1867 2w
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Notice t0 Debtors.

All persons indebted to the late firm Of WILL
LlAMS, NOBLE OATES, of New York, are here
by notified that the Books and Accounts of the said
firm in our hands for settlement.
The claims against all who fail to make immediate
arrangements to liquidate their Indebtedness, will
be placed in the hands Of an Attorney for collection.
.-.. r. NJ. OATES,
L. W. SANDERS.
July !, 1857 2w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-09

"FoR HERSELF ALoNE."-The Fort Wayne
Democrat tells of beautiful, intelligent, amable,
fascinating and immensely wealthy young lady
in that city, who carefully eonceals the knowi-
edge of her wealth, wears cheap clothes, and
works in millinery shop, waiting for an inter
esting young man TO WOO and lin her, 'for her.
self alone" There will not be a milliner left in
Fort Wayne in three months
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-09
LAW LIBRARY.

As Administrator of the Estate of Col VIM A.
Owens, deceased, will expose to public sale his
Law Library (complete) at the Public Square in the
city of Charlotte, n c.. Tuesday, 9th of July
next, it being Mecklenburg County Court week. A
credit of six months will be given, interest from
date. G. OVERMAN Admir-
June g. 1867 I'm
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Dissolution.

The firm conducted by F. W. Williams, Alex. q;
Black and Lewis S. Williams, under the style OF
WILLIAMS, BLACK CO, was dissolved on '"'
Goth instant.
The undersigned will settle up its affairs ano CON
tnue business under the same name for iber n CIV"
account at l26 Pearl street. r. w. VILLAS.
ALEX G. BLACK.
D6r Retiring from business cordially recon-"
mend Williams, Black Co. TO all my fr1enos.
LEWIS S. WILLIAMS,
Few York, June -, lse7.-3v.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-09
NORTH CAROLINA FARMS
FoH . LIE.

We are in correspondence with reliable Northern
Agents for the sale of North Carolina LANDS Auy
persons wishing to sell or buy, would find their
business facilitated by addressing u.s. giving loca-
ton aud full descriptions of the LANDS.
VANCE DOWD,
Attorneys At Law.
Charlotte, n. c., June "a, 1857 II
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-09

NJ CHURCH, sourH.-Bishops Doggett and
Marvin organized the l5th ult., at Clinton, Hi
nois, new conference of the NJ. E Church, South
1t includes twenty preachers and four districts
The preachers were previously members of the
christian Union" organization,
READ THE ADVERTISEMENTS The man who
does not read the advertisements in his paper
can never lie said TO be well informed The adj
vertisements Indicate not only the business enter
piise, but the enterprise of tue advertiser.
gentleman in Iowa advertisss for wife.
who wears her own hair, her owu teeth, Der own
huzzum. and her own calves, without having
went ard gone aud paid for them. He'll do.
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Reduction! Reduction

Reduction! ReduCtion!!
THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE STOCK
II. HooPMA INNS.
In order to give my patrons the full benefit of the
recent Tremendous Fall in Prices in Goods of every
class, and in order to sell my Goods usual,
Lower than the Lowest,
have resolved to offer every article now ON hand
at from rs to SO per cent below the usual selling
prices. By this move every citizen and farmer will
be benefited as through it not only
Calicoes and Shifting
will be offered at prices conformable with the times,
but every other class of merchandise including
Dress Goods, White Goods,
Fancy Goods and Trimmings.
Hats, Boots and Shoes, in short,
"a er y II L n g
Comprised in my Stock will be placed in reach Of all
Great inducements held out to Country Merchants.
b KOOPMANN.
July I, 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-09
MECKLENBURG HOUSE,

ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN,
Is now open as heretofore for the reception and &C,
commodation of Permanent and Transient Doarders,
The Table is supplied with the best the mar
ket affords. Clean Rooms and Beds. Meals ut all
Hours.
The Bar is supplied with the best Of Foreign
and Domestic Liquors. Philadelphia Ale draugbt.
Free Lunch daily, from ii to l O'Clock.
Mr. JAMES ID. CRAIG ia connected with the
House, and will be happy to serve his friends.
share of public patronage is solicited.
EDWARD W. GROOT, Proprietor.
June "a, 1867 On
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-09

CURE FOR BURNs.-The best remedy for burns,
in any stage, is strong solution of Epson salts
in water. The application at once relieves pain,
and healing takes place with marvellous rapidty
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-09

The RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES AT RoME-
The religious ceremonies at Rome 10 celcbra-
ting the 1900 anniversary of St. Peters martyr
dom and the canouization of the martyrs in
Japan vas one oil the most gorgeous ever wit
messed In the world since the day of King Solo
mon. The observances commenced with gen.
eral Illumination of the city. St. Peters show
like great church on fire. At seven A. NJ. a
grand procession Of prelates, priests, monks aud
soldiers marched from the vatican to St Peters.
The Pope was carried On bis throne St.
Peters was magnifcently decorated with cloths
of gold and silver tapestries, paintings aud 2OO,.
600 yards of crimson silk. The building was
Lighted with many millions of wax candles
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-09
TAX NOTICE.

have received the Tax Lists for the year 1867.
All persons requested to inform of any tax
ables returned. All those in arrears for Taxes
must pay up Immediately l will he compelled to
sell their Lands Town Lots for the Tax
r. NJ. WHITE, Sheriff
Julv l. 1867 DIV
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-09
CITY ORDINANCE.
Notice to Tax PAYERS.

Ordered, by the Board of Aldermen. That in view
Of the demands upon the Treasury for funds to meet
the expenses of The city, to pay Guard, debt due for
Fire Engine, Street work, &c, that longer indu-
gence cannot be given to those owing taxes, and
for sale the properly of all delinquent Taxpayers
on the first day of August next.
s. A. HARRIS, Mayor.
T. W. DEWEY, City Clerk.
July |, 1867. 3t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-09
NEWS FROM MEXICO

Infamous Policy.
The following particulars concerning Maximil
ian have been received:
The trial of Macmillan, Mejia and Miramon
ended on the l4ih. They were sentenced 10 lie
executed on the 10th. Juarez suspended the SEN
tence for three days, and they were shot on the
10th, at IL A. NJ Macmillan was shot in
front, the Mexican. Generals in the back
All Colonels are sentenced to six years impris-
onment; Lieutenant CeOnels to five years, and
minor officers to two years. Brigadiers and ex
ceptional officers to be tr led by Court Martial.
The City of Mexico was surrendered to Diaz on
the 2lst Juarez sent him congratulatory
note, with directions as to the disposition of prs-
.oners, saying "native prisoners you will transfer
to your own command or put at liberty according
10 circumstances; foreign prisoners you will re-,
tain for further disposition"
Both Liberal and Imperial papers at Browns
vile condemn the execution. The Ranchero is
in full mourning. The Governor of Matamoras,
on the reception of the news, had all the be lis
rune and rockets fired, and sent official in forma-
ton of the fact to Gen. Reynolds.
Escobedo writes from Queretaro, officially:-
''By the execution of the master-traitors, | have
made terror the order of the day. I have impos-
ed large contributions the rich or conf>cated
their property; where could not do it myself, my
delegates have strictly complied with my orders.
hope, before closing my military career, to see
the blood of every foreigner split that resides in
my country"
EkEcuTIoE OF formation has
been received at Washington, from what is re-
garded as reliable source, to the effect that by
~ decree OF the Juarez governments Macmillan
was shot on the 10Th ut. and that the friends of
Macmillan asked the privilege of removing his
body for tie purpose of sending it to Europe, but
the request was refused. General Grant also re-
ceived private telegram from General Sheri-
dan containing substantially the same state
ment. When the messenger bearing dispatches
from our government, relative to sparing the life
of Macmillan, delivered his packages to Juarez,
the latter Informed him that he, Juarez, was dis
posed to spare the life of Macmillan, but the
pressure from the Mexican leaders and people for
his execution was so great that it would be almost
impossible to resistit
SEAsoNABLE HINTS, IF TRUE.-The oil of pen
nyroyal will keep mosquitoes out of room, if
scattered about in small quantities. Reaches are
exterminated hy scattering handful Of fresh
cucumber parings about the house. No fly will
light on the window which has been washed with
water in which little garlic has been boiled.
@ The Church Journal" 2romnen: and
inHuential paper in the Episcopal Church, advises
against the marriage Of the clergy, and says the
eelibacy of the ministers in the Catholic Church
rs one of the practical advantages it has over the
Episcopal Church.
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July !, 1857
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-06-28

81 The twelfth annual convention of
the Young Mems Christian Associations
of the United States and British Provin-
ces, met at Montreal last Tuesday. Over
1000 delegates were present, mostly from
the states. All We're Hospitality enter
tanned by the citizens of Montreal. The
number of associations represented is
40; last year at Albany, only 60 were
Represented. Wednesday afternoon was
devoted to preparations and mutual con-
gratuIatlons. The president of last year.
ii. 1hane Miller of Cincinnati. welcom-
ed the delegates, and touchingly alluded
to the fact that since they parted at AL
bany, he had lost his eyesight, though he
felt that his spiritual sight had been
quickened thereby. His remarks brought
tears in all eyes save his own. In the
evening a hearty welcome was extended
by the Christian people of the city
through Gen. Russell of the British army,
and certain Of the resident clergymen 4;
acknowledged by ex-Gov Pollock of
"a, and others. The sessions were held
in the American Congregational church.
the pulpit being draped with the British
and American flags. 1t is fine editice
and the expenses are met wholly by vol
untary contributions. The convention
closed on Sunday afternoon. Wednes-
day night the delegates were invited to a
grand concert, expressly for their benefit,
of some 200 performers besides militia
ry band. Monday was devoted to sight
seeing, several excursions being planned,
at reduced fares.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-06-28
THOMAS, of West Fairlee
FOR TEEisURsE,
JOHN A. PAGE, of Montpelier
The R0ilrOad Enterprise.

some soicitulc is felt TO learn the late
If the bill in the New Hampshire lcgls-
latlIre. granting a charter Tor the new
railroad through that state The friends
oi the road have had a hearing before
the House committee, composed OF ten
members, who have ANONYMOUSLY reported
the bill iavorably. There is, however,
very great opposition to the bill by rival
interests, headed by the Montreal road
We are satisfied that everything that
money can do will be done to defeat the
charter at this session Whether the
legislature will be bought by these mo-
nopolic-,i it is Of course impossible to tell ;
hut the friends OF this great enterprise
are very hopeful Of success at this session
i;ut should they fail now, the enterprise
cannot be defeated, and perhaps not even
DELAYED. a. the road already has charters
through both Maine and Vermont, and
j. sure Of one through New Hampshire
sometime, if not the present session.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-06-28

y. IL. INSANE AsYIUM-In the Con-
cord Monitor Of June Is, we find full
account OF the present rta'aS OF the A>y-
lum for the insane, located at that place,
also General history of the institution to
the present time We have no room
;his week to give any Of the details found
in this report, but as both the superin-
tendcnt (Dr. j i. Nancrolt) and the mat
ron (Miss Harriet w. Moore We're for
merry residents of this place, and well
:nl tayorably known throughout this
county, We copy the closing paragraph:
"ln the present superintendent the III
>titution has the right man in the right
place. No pccunlary consideration
should ever let the state lose his valuable
services. Skillful in medical practice
possessing great executive ability, and a
large knowledge of human nature and
iutuitive common sense, he has made the
institution in his hands an honor to tile
state, and a blessing to hundreds Of oul
citizens
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-06-28

News IN BRIEF. - Three men left
New York, June It'll, for Europe, on
ratt.-Gco. II. Scabury, an Amherst
college student, was murdered in the
streets of Malone, n. T., lately. He
fitted for COLLEGE at Malone, and no cause
is known for the killing. 1.-Two young
men, strangers, named Vim. and +. W
Lawn, were taken out of their beds in a
hotel at Council Bluffs. Iowa. by some
villains, and hurried out of town and
hung. These young men had come to
town that day TO enquire into the murder
of one Henderson, hung by mob two
years a9o.-The Austrian Archduchess
Matilda, a young lady of rare gifts, trod
on a luclter match while looking out of
her window at Vienna. and before she
was aware of it her dress was in flames,
and she soon died from the effects of her
burns. She was 10 years old, and the
intended wife of Prince IIumbert of Italv
The fate of Maximillian is not vet
known; hopes are entertained of re-
prieve.-A horrible suicide occurred at
Springfield, Mass, the 22d. An Irish
woman named Maria Gilmore d.sem-
boweled herself, placing her entrails in a
pail of water. Insane, of course.-Thc
Pacific railroad is open to Julesburg, $40
miles west of the Missouri river.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1867-06-28
The Railroad.

Railroad talk is the order Of the day,
and from present Indications there ap-
pears 10 he no doubt but what there is To
he a railroad built from Portland through
the northern part of Vermont to the
West, and there seems to he two practi-
cal routes one from 81. ,Iohnsburv.
through Danville and Marshield TO
Montpelier. and still Il shorter route from
st. .Iohnsbugy down through Ilylepark,
to connect with the Vermont Central at
or near Georgia. Now we have the adj
vantage in one respect for the road to
connect AT Montpelier with the Vermont
Central. Is We have charter, and are
Only awaiting the requisite funds to COM
mencc operations. The Lamoille people
will by and by have ii in their favor rs
that is the shorter route The question
is every day a>ked-Is Montpelier going
II take hold of this enterprise or let it
slip until it is too late, and LET the road
go down The Lamoille? understand it
Is argued by some of the Montpelier peo-
pie that 4 railroad through their place
from Portland is going to be damage to
their place, or rather to their business.
1t might i'll some respects change some
parts Of the business of Montpelier fla
man there Is selling salt to neighboring
towns north, he would undoubtedly lose
1T if some capitalist should settle in
Marshteld. Perhaps -four and corn
might be shipped through from the West
direct TO Marshteld and towns on the
line, but that is hardly to be expected at
present, But i'll my view of the case the
general business Of Montpelier would be
enlarged if it had easy and quick convey
ance from the northeastern portion Of the
state TO the capital. | have lived in
Marshficld for years, and if have heard
it remarked once | presume | have fifty
times, "W ell, if it did not cost so much,
would ike to 60 down to Montpelier
and trade But they have got to pay
-, 80 for team, and expenses there, so
that when they got home they would be
about $3.50 besides time out of pocket
Now if they could just step into the cars
and 90 to Montpelier and back for say
one dollar, there would he five persons 60
to Montpelier to trade where there are