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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-04-19
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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-04-19

Mattresses made Of Spongc,
A new discovery. The best and aest desirable
bed yst known, soft. elastic. aal durable b.
yond account.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-22
Letter of General Wool.

General John E. Wool, in letter addressed 10
William E. Porte, of New Orleans, dated the
9th, concludes as follows:
"In conclusion, ! have only to remark that
have ever been the friend of the Union-the
whole Union. had no prejudices that would
prevent me from residing in one State as well as
in another. In the South as well as in the North,
in the West as we'll as in the East. can truly
say that l knew but one country, and that was
the United States, and but one interest, and that
was the interest of the whole people. To pre-
serve the in tact and to protect the other has
ever been my aim and object When my whole
conduct, both before, during the rebellion, and
and since, becomes known, it will be discovered
that I never considered it any part of my duty
to go beyond the requirements fthe Constitu-
tion or the rules and articles ofwar. During
the rebellion the part performed was not in
fuenced by vindictive or reyengeful feeling:
Ny whole efforts were to restore the Union, and
to bring back the people within its folds with as
little severity as possible. Where l commanded,
I neither plundered the people nor permitted
those to do it who were under my command.
never failed to restore to the rightful owner
plundered stolen property. Experience had
taught me that mercy tempered with justice Of
ten accomplishes more than the sword.
Most truly yours, JOHN Z. Wool"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-22
Young Man Rugged Against his Will.

A most ludicrous scene transpired in plac
not thousand miles from the city of Louisville
one night last week, though little annoying t.
the parties Immediately concerned, was yet s.
innocent and funny that cannot refrain from
giving the general outlines as follows suppressin:
names, of course:
Two sprightly and beautiful young ladies were
visiting their cousin, another sprightly and beau
tiful young lady, who like her guests, was O
that happy age which turns everything into fur
and merriment. If the truth were told, we feal
we should have to record the fact that these
three misses were just little fast. They were
fond of practical jokes, and were continually
playing all sorts of pranks with each other. AL
three occupied room on the ground floor, and
huddled up together in one bed.
Two of the young ladies attended party on
the night in question, and did not get home un-
| til half-past twelve o'clock at night. AS it was
late they concluded not to disturb the household
so they quietly stepped into their room through
| the low open window.
In about half an hour after they had left for
the party, young minister called at the house,
where they were staying and craved a nights
lodging, which, of course, was cheerfuly granted.
AS ministers always have the best of everything,
the old lady put him in the best room, and the
young lady (Fanne) who had not gone to the
party, was entrusted with the duty of sitting up
for the absent ones, and of informing them of
the change of rooms. She took up her post in
the parlor, and as the night was sultry, sleep
overcame her, and she departed on an excursion
to the land of dreams
We will now turn to the young ladies who had
gone into their room through the window. By
the dim lights of the moon beams as they strug-
gled through the curtains, the young ladies were
unable to descry the outline of Fannie Gas they
supposed) ensconsed in the middle of the bed
They saw more, to-wit: pair of boots. The
truth flashed upon them at once They saw it
all. Fannie had set the boots in the room to
give them good scare. They put their heads
together and determined to turn the tables upon
her. Silently they disrobed and as steathly as
cats they took their position on each side Of the
unconscious parson, and laughing and screaming,
''Oh, what man! Oh, what mani" they gave
the poor bewildered minister such promiscuous
hugging and tousling few persons able to
brag Of in the course of lifetime.
The noise of this proceeding awoke the old
lady, who was sleeping in an adjoining room.
She comprehended the situation in moment,
and rushed to the room; she opened the door and
exclaimed: "Oh Lordy, gals, it is man; it is
man sure enough!
There was one prolonged, consolidated scream;
flash Of muslin through the door, and all was
over.
The best of the joke is, that the minister took
the whole thing in earnest. He would listen to
no apologies the old lady could make for the girls.
He would hear no excuse, but he solemnly fold
ed his clerical robes around him and silently
stole away.-LouisvsUe (Ky.) Courier.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-22
South Carolina.

The Columbia g. c. Chronicle says tha
South Carolina has been bankrupted by the
bayonet-not a dollar in the Treasury-anC
General Candy has ordered the collection of al
taxes to be stopped, except so far as relates tc
taxes due to the Federal Governments: The fol
lowing is the official order:
HEADo'Rs 2D MILITARY DISTRICT !
Charleston, S. c., Oct 2, 1867.
Special Orders No 169.
VIII. The Treasurer of the State of South
Carolina is hereby directed to pay all amounts
approved at these Headquarters, for salaries and
expenditures incurred in maintaining the quar-
antine On the coast of South Carolina established
by General Orders No 3, Headquarters Second
Military District, current series out of any funds
remaining unexpended in the treasury at the
time of the presentation thereof; and if there be
not sufficient funds at that time for that purpose,
the payment shall be made out of the first funds
that shall be received in the treasury thereafter
The amounts expended will be charged
against the appropriation made by the Legisla-
ture of South Carolina in December, 1865, for
the Military Academy at Charleston, and the
appropriation made by the Legislature aforesaid
in December, 1866, for testing the constitution
ality and validity of the Acts of Congress, by
which the lands in Saint Helena and part of St.
Luke's Parish have been sold, as directed in
Special Orders No. 1876, paragraph II, current
series, from these Headq quarters
BY command of Bvt Mai Gen Ed r S CANDY.
LOUIS '. CAZIARC, Aid-de-C Camp.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-22
EXTENSIVE FooT TRAvELING.-A Mel

EXTENSIVE FooT TRAvELING.-A Mel
bourne paper announces the arrival in that city
of Mr. Christian Friedrich Schafer, German
traveller who came overland from Sydney, the
greater part of the way on foot. Mr. Schafer is
of dwarfsh stature from the effects of an injury
to the spine received in youth, but in spite Of
this physical drawback he has, during the last
fifteen years. travelled over great part of the
surface of the world, mostly as apedestrian. He
has passed through every country in Europe,
through Asia Minor, Syria, Egypt, North Africa,
and across the width of North America, from the
Atlantic to the Pacific on foot and alone. He
has in the course of his wanderings compiled
large mass of observations ON the customs and
character of the various populations through
which he has passed; carries book of credentials,
in which his passports are attached, and in which
he has autographs of potentates, Ambassadors,
generals, governors, consuls, mayors and manda-
rims, which, when his tour is completed, will be
an interesting collection. He proposes to make
a complete tour of these colonies, and to pass
through Eastern Asia Qnda and China), finish
ing his long ramblings by bold journey on foot
through Russian Tartary back to his home.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-22
Charlotte Female Institute,
CHARLOTTE. \. C..

NHAKLUTTE, Y. {.
The present session opened on Tuesday the 1st of
October, and will continue until 3Oth June 1868
OFFICERS AND INSTRUCTORS:
Rev II. Burwell, Principal and Instructor in Men
tai and Moral Philosophy and Mathematics
JnO. b. Burwell, A. NJ, Chemcstry, Natural Phi
losophy and Ancient Languages
Mrs NJ. A. Burwell, English branches and Super
intendent Social duties.
Prof A. Baumann Vocal and Instrumental Music
Prof. r. E Piguet, Drawing, Painting and Modern
Languages.
Miss Mary Bate English Branches and French.
Mrs Sally &. White, English Branches.
Miss Mary f. Penck. Music on Piano and Guitar
Miss Ella X. Carson, Music Piano
Terms as heretofore. For Circular and Catalogue
containing full particulars address.
REV. Il. BURWEL.L & son,
Charlotte, \. c.
September % 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-22
SIXTEENTH VOLUME---NUMBER 100.

me at his side, and recognizing the United
States uniform, pulled up his horse at the same
time "The fortune of war is yours" he said;
II yield myself prisoner" Saying this, he
bowed, and presented me his sword Bewildered
with the whole adventure, and scarcely believing
the reality of my safety, bowed in return, and
! took advantage of the stop to which my horse
had come to turn him round in hopes of ofrejoining
our own forces. My prisoner, who was wounded
and fatigued rode dejectedly at my side l
confess | was under considerable alarm lest he
should retract his surrender, and perhaps turn
the tables upon his captor. But luckily he en-
tertaped no such idea Our cavalry had gone
on in pursuit of the main body of the fugitives,
and we still saw them, though at great distance,
furiously engaged. On rounding the eminence,
still accompanied by my prisoner we found our
selves In presence of our victorious force. The
joy of my companions was warmly and loudly
expressed, and soon was observed by the Gen.
eral who happened at that moment to be passing
along the line. He called me to him, inquired
my name and rank and complimented me highly
my behavior. My prisoner, in order, l sup
pose, to account for his own surrender, related
some wonderful instances of my valor; and his
rank being no less than Lieutenant General Of
the enemy, added no little reputation to my ex-
plot The issue of this battle, so far as ann
concerned, Is soon tOld was Taiseu 10 cap
taincy on the spot, and>sent home with the dis
patches. In the Generals account of the en-
gagement, the following passage occurs: "Allow
me also to recommend to your notice Captain
Clarence Fitz-J James, the bearer of this dispatch.
Throughout the affair his conduct was the admi-
ration of the whole army. Alone and surrounded
by the enemy, he dismounted trooper, sprung
ON his charger and succeeded, in the face of his
own forces in capturing and securing Lieuten-
ant-General - consider myself indebted
to his calm yet daring courage, for raising the
spirits of the troops to the highest pitch of en-
thusiasm, and 1 regret it is not in my power to
bestow upon him reward adequate to his trans
cendent merit"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-22
HOTEL FOR RENT.

On Wednesday, the 9th day of November next l
will rent the premises, in Charlotte, N. c. to the
highest bidder for three years from the first of De-
ccmber, the well known Charlotte HOTEL so long kept
by Maj. j. B. Kerr.
Charlotte is prosperous and rapidly growing
city, with but Hotel in the business part of it.
For many years two Hotels were well sustained,
until one man became lessee of both
The public convenience and business interests of
the city imperatvely require that this House shall
be re-opened. The rents to be paid quarterly, and
secured by bond and security
F. S. DEWOLFE,
Admir- of j. B. Kerr, deed.
Sept %, 1867. 6w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-22
To KEEP SWEET PoTAToEs OVER WINTER

The farmers in this region Of country have
great difficulty in keeping sweet potatoes through
the winter. Jerseyman,' who was partly
raised in sweet potatoe patch informs us how
they keep their potatoes in Jersey. The Jersey.
men have long since discarded the different mo-
des of packing in sand, leaves, saw-dust, or any
things else They simply dig their potatoes in .
dry SPELL before frost, lay them out on the ground
to dry in the sun, and before the dew of evening
begins to fall, they haul out to the patch the
boxes and barrels they propose to put the po-
tatoes in and lay them in carefully (handling
them all the while as carefully as eggs, SO as not
bruise them). They then haul them to the
house and pile up the boxes and barrels in a
corner of the kitchen carefully, so as not to
bruise them and if kept at the right temperture
through the winter, they are bound to keep, II
you don't eat them.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-22
Groceries and Confectionerie
NISRET & MAXWELL

Are receiving and have in Store a large and
well selected stock of Groceries, Confectoneries and
Notions, to which invite the attention of our
friends and the public generally. Thanking them
for their very liberal patronage heretofore bestowed
we hope by strict personal attention to business to
merit a continued share of the
Call and examine goods and prices before pur-
chasing elsewhere, as determined to sell goods
in our line cheap any other house in the city.
Country Merchants will find it to their interest to
examine our Stock.
Sept. 16, 1867 NISBET & MAXWELL.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-22

A tall, keen-eyed man walked into court
room during progress of a trial Stepping up
to one of the rings, he requested that the prison.
ers might be pointed out to him. The lawyer
he accosted being somewhat of wag, pointed to
the jury. The stranger surveyed them critically,
when turning to his informer, he remarked !;
"Well they are hard-looking set, amt they !?
l know by their looks they ought to 60 to the
States prison, every one OF them"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-22
Millinery.

MRS. QUERY would inform her friends that she
has spared pains in selecting her stock of MILNE
ry and Trimmings; and having had long experience
in the business feels satisfied that she please all
who will favor her with a call
Bonnets and Hats made and trimmed to order, ON
the most reasonable terms and shortest notice.
Dresses Cut. Fitted, Trimmed and made reason
able terms and d short notice.
Our terms strictly Cash Our motto is, small
profit. and just dealing to all.
October f. 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-22
Needle Work.

Plain, Ornamental and Fancy.
Gents and Ladies underclothng beautifully made.
Mrs n. is compelled to make her support by her
Needle and close industry.
Feeling truly grateful for the great kindness shown
by the community of Charlotte for the past year she
has been here, she would beg a continuance of the
same She can be found in the new house next to
Mr. Allen Cruses residence.
NEW SYSTEM OF CUTTING AND FITTING
Three afternoons in each week will be devoted to
teaching little girls Ornamental, Fancy Embroidery,
Braiding, and all kinds of Needle Work.
july %, 1867. If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-22
Medical Card.

DRS. GI8BON & McCOMBS having associated
themselves in the practice of Medicine and Surgery.
respectfully tender their professional services the
citizens eli Charlotte and surrounding country.
From large experience in private well as
Field and Hospital practice, they feel justified in
proposing to pay special attention to the practice of
Surgery in all its branches.
Office in Granite Row, up stairs, opposite the
Mansion House.
ROBERT GIBBON, NJ. D.
Dee IL, 1865 J. p. MCCOMDS NJ. ID.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-22
G.. M. Query's New Store.
FALL AND WINTER GOODS

stock Of Fall and Winter Goods is now i'll
Store for sale at reasonable prices.
Ladies Dress Goods, Bonnets, Trimmings &c, of
all descriptions, in large quantities
Shoes, Hoop Skirts, Gloves, Yankee Notions, and
Fancy Goods, in great variety.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-22

Ex-PREsIDENT PIERCE-Franklin Pierce
was serenaded at Concord n. H., on the 9th
inst. and in his speech said in reference to late
Northern elections:
Il warn you my friends. to note the fact that
these triGInphs whatever they may be, are no
party triumphs. The people have risen in their
majesty with CONSCIOUSNESS of their power and
disregarding party lines and party aspirations,
have been silently considering what belongs to
them, their children and their country.
| think the great battle has been fought and
won! If the results significant in nothing
else, they are in this that the white race-our
ace,-the German, Italian. French, Irish Scotch
and Anglo Saxon,-are still to be the controlling
power in this Continent"
"a A clerical writer says: Il have noticed
that where newspapers are taken by family, the
children are always intelligent" And he never
told palmer truth, if he has been preaching an
hundred years. Anything in the world that en-
couraces child to read is invaluable a part
of his education, provided it be decent reading.
Newspapers do often entice, by the variety they
contain. Therefore. if you would promote the
Intelligence of your child take newspapers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-22
The WaY it Works.

The Bedford (Pa.) Gazette thus illustrates the
working of the law forcing negroes into the cars
with white men:
"a friend of ours relates that as he was travel
ing from Philadelphia to Huntingdon, a few
nights ago he took berth in a sleeping car,
and when about retiring, his attention was at
tracted by loud talking and scufiing on the
platform of the car. The ticket agent had re-
fused to sell the darkey ticket, and the colored
gentleman trying to force his way into the
car without the requisite piece of stamped paste
board. A policeman came up, however, and
settled the business by telling che ticket agent
that, under the law, if he refused to sell the negro
berth ticket account of color, he would be
amenable to a fine of tive hundred dollars and
subject tn pay like sam to tie negro upon &C.
Hon for debt! This had the desired effect, and
the African was handed the coveted ticket. 1t
so happened, however, that but one berth was
vacant, and that was half of double berth partly
occupied by white man. The negro divested
himself of hat, boots coat and vest and proceeded
to appropriate his half of the double BERTH
White man, who had been DOING turned around,
looked at the new conner, rubbed his eyes, looked
again, and then came such kicking, tumbling,
sprawl ng, and mixture of white and black gen.
orally, as would have done any amalgamationist s
heart good. About this time the conductor ap-
peared upon the scene and the result was that
the negro with ticket in hand, tumbled into bed,
whilst the white man, growing anathemas at the
party he himself had helped to place into power,
doggedly put on his clothes and went forward to
sit with wrenched back and cramped legs in the
passenger car, Illuminating On the beauties of
Radical legislation .... .
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-22
ROBERT P. WARING,
and Counsellor at Law

CHdRLUTTE, n. c.
Office, doors West of Dewey's Bank, and opposite
CarsOns store.
September ,. 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-22
H. M. PHELPS.
CLONE, Sweet Home!
There's no place like Home.'

am happy to inform my old friends of Charlotte
and the surrounding country that have again
turned and resumed my old business among them,
and fully prepared to offer them the
Cheapest Stock of Goods
To he found at any other establishment in the City.
Having recently lived in the Northern States, and
with my old experience i'll the purchase OF Goods, l
prepared say will sell 'below costs or at
reduction on the original cost, sat and below
New York prices but that will sell as Cheap, if
not Cheaper, than any other House. and at small
profit. AS my stock was purchased for Cash.
quenty afford to dispose of articles at slight
advance.
l have in Store and am constantly receiving,
Il choice assortment of
Dry Goods,
Ladies' Trimmings of the latest styles Linen Table
Damask. Linen Diaper, and all kinds of Flannels
Calcoes brown and blcached Sheetipgs, black and
colored Alpaccas, Ladies' and Gentemen's Furnish
ing Goods. &c. &C. H. NJ. PHELPS,
March IL, 1867. Opposite the Court House
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-22
Mrs. l.. A. NORRYCE

Would kindly solicit the patronage of the citizens
Charlotte, and inform them that she is prepare
TO do all kinds of
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-22
English Blue Stone.
COOKING STOVES,

OF TIE SEATEsT AND MOST SUPERIOR PATTERN.
d. II. BYERLY, Springs Building, Charlotte, n.
c. has for sale Spears Antitrust Cooking Stoves" )"
which, for every variety of cooking and great econ
tofore used.
Everybody who has used one of these Stoves testify
that, for convenience III cooking durability and clean
neSs, they far preferable to all other patterns.
Call and sec them.
D. Ii. BYERLY has also on hand good assort-
ment of Tin. Japan and Sheet-Iron Ware-such arti-
cics necessary for house keeping.
E-y~ TlN-WARE made to order at short notice on
reasonable terms.
Geay~ REPAIRING promptly executed
d. II. BYERLY,
Springs Building, Charlotte, n. C..
March %. 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-22

ADvERTIsEMENTs.-FOr one square of ten lines or
less 81 will be charged for each insertion unless
kept in for month. Notices of marriages
and deaths published gratis Obituary notices of
over five lines in length charged for at advertising
rates.