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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-26
A Good Speech at an Agricultural Fair.

Mr. Watt, of Richmond, gentleman of a Sc
rious caste of countenance, here arose and ad-
dressed the meeting as follows: "Mr President.
1T seems to me the great remedy for our evils is
plain. We must understand how to use the
means we have. If have only dollar-it is
all | have. We have labor, and the best that
God ever gave. Our young men must go to work;
we must persuade them to go to work, and teach
them at whatever they strike, to let it be right;
teach them more how to work than to gamble
and drink, and steal. ] have man in my eye
who when Richmond fell had due him but eighty
dollars he rented farm for S100 and bought
him mule for S400 and the first year he made
81 800, hiring other labor than was necessa-
ry for cutting, threshing, and getting up his
wheat He now pays 81 900 for 100 acres of
land, and has sold $4,000 worth of wheat, having
almost paid his rem n raising vegetables, etc.
etc. and his profits are between $4,000 and 81
800. Then, for our young men to go about with
long faces, complaining Of having nothing to do!'
-Do"cHe Times.
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42d Conference Methodist Protestant Church

kITTRELL s, NOV. IL, 1901.
Allow me to presume that you would be graft
fied to receive sketch of the operations of the
AID session of the annual Conference NJ. p
Church, n. c. District. 1t closed on yesterday
after season of seven days, in great harmony.
The following will show the result of its opera
tlons. The committee have made the following
disposition of laborers:
j. l.. MICHAUX, President.
Albemorh and Columbia Mtssioa-R H Wells
Superintendent
Tar Riuer Grcua-M C Heptinstall, sup't
Roanoke Csrcmt-J H Page, Superintendent
Thos j Ogborn, Assistant.
Lfolifar Circuh-C A Pickens.
GrdnuiWe Ciircuit-J III Gilbreath.
North Granville and Vest Tar Riuer Mission
IS P j Harris
Orange Circmt-J R Ball, Superintendent,
A NJ Low, Assistant.
Alamance Cvcuit-A W Linebury, Sup't
Greensboro Cfrcuit-C f Harris, Superin-
tendent -.-#. .. s7ss|
Guiltora Carut-Not supplied.
Randolph Crcmt-Wm Kennett, Super
intendent
Ashboro' Circuit-J w Heath, Superintendent
Yodkin Circatt-AJ J Laughlin Sup't
UInstoa Crcuit-Thos III Pegram, Sup't.
Dauidson Circuit-F S Gladson Sup't.
Monroe Circuit-Not supplied.
Necklenbury Circuit-J L Swain, Sup't.
Cdtaac6a and CIedUeland Circuit-Not sup
piled.
KochsuiMe Circuit it-Geo r Hunt, Sup't
Buncombe and Pigeon Rirer Circuit-J P
Ellor, Superintendent
Paint Mountoin Circuit-N Roberts, Sup't.
Green R,rer Mission and IHcDo,ceH Cracuit-
III W Peoples, Superintendent.
StamIy IMssion-J S Dunn, Superintendent.
Tar Rtrer Mission-Not supplied.
Sea Board and Fayetteville Misston-Not sup
piled.
John Harris, R W Pegram and z Linebury,
in the hands of the President.
VIM Ell Wells and Deans, without appoint
ments at their own request
Deans, superannuated.
The question of Union was again under con-
sideration, whereupon brother VIM III Wells was
instructed to meet Gas Commissioner the various
other Commissioners, in May next, at Macon, Ga.
You are aware that we assembled at Union
Chapel, in the vicinity of Kittrells. We had
the pleasure of enjoying the hospitalities of DR..
Blacknall, who is in charge of the Hotel. His
arrangements are such as to fully meet the wants
of his guests. He and his lady are all one could
desire.
The next annual Conference will meet at
Mount Pleasant Greensboro Circuit, embracing
the 1st Sabbath in December, 1868. G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-26
GOLD AND COPPER LAND
For Sale.

| offer for sale tract OF Land Goose and Crook
cd Greeks, in Union county, containing Fourteen
Hundred Acres, on which are valuable Mineral
Mines. This tract is divided into three Plantations,
adjoining each other, and each has good improve
mcnts the way of Dwelling outhouses, sc.
The lands are in high state of cultivation and
incosed with good fences It is, apart from its value
for gold and copper well adapted to the cultivation
Of Cotton, Wheat, Corn, &c.
ALSO, three other separate tracts containing
about Seven Hundred Acres, the waters of Crook
ed and Duck Creeks, in said county. This Land is
peculiarly valuable for its gold veins-three Mines
having already been opened and worked, producing
ore worth from TO ten dollars per bushel.
For further particulars, address me at Stevens
Mill p. O., Union county. n. c., call me in
person. CYRUS z. LEMMOND.
October 2s 1867 If
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State of North Carolina, Union County.

Court Of Pleas j. Quarter Sfssions-Oct. Term, 1867.
Green B Rushing and wife Penny eft al VS.. Joel
Rushing and wife Zilpha, Green Deese Allen Deese,
James Horne and wife Mary.
Petition for Partition of the real estate of Edmund
Dccse, deceasad.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
the defendants Joel Rushing and Zilpha his wife,
Green Deese, James Horne and Mary his wife, and
Allen Deese, reside beyond the limits of this State,
it is ordered by the Court that publication be made
for six successive weeks in the Western Democrat, q
paper published in the city of Charlotte, notifying
said absent defendants to be and appear at the next
Term of this Court be held for the county of Unon
at the Court House in Monroe, the lst Monday in
January next, then and there TO answer, plead or
demur to the allegations of said petition, judgment
pro confesso will be taken and the stand for
hearing.
Witness, J. E. Irby Clerk of our said Court, at
office in Monroe, the lst Monday in October, 1867
9:-Gt (adv. Sl0) J. E. IRBY, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-26

The ROYAL PLATE-It appears that the
gold and silver plate at Windsor Castle, for the
Queen and the court, weighs nearly thirty tons,
and that its value may be roughly estimated at
$4,000, ,OOO 1t is secured in stone chambers
with vaulted ceilings, which form part of the
original buildings, and are thoroughly proof
against burglars Among the plate is single
dish, not of silver gilt, but of solid gold, made
by order of George W., and representing all the
orders, both domestic and foreign, which that
sovereign wore or was entitled to wear it is es-
timated at $4,000. Grand and magnificent as
the assortment of plate is, our readers win be
astonshed to hear that very little of it is old or
curious, most of the plate used by former sover-
eigns having been melted down and .remodelled
BY George ~.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-26
IMPORTANT SALE.

viii offer for sale, on Friday, the 9th of Decem-
ber next, one Tract of Land, within half mile of
Harrisburg Depot, containing 405 lying in
Cabarrus county, on the waters of Back and Footy
Greeks. On the premises good Dwelling house
and all the out-houses necessary for well regulated
farm good Gin House, Screw, &C.. fine orchard,
not exceled by any in the county. viii also sell
all my Household and Kitchen Furniture, Wheat.
Corn Farming Tools, &c. Terms made known on
day of sale. ALEXANDER MCKINLEY.
November II, 1887 4wpd r
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Store Rooms for Rent.

offer for Rent, privately, the STORE ROOM
occupied by Brem, Brown s. Co. Hardware
Store-newly fitted up and painted. And the Room
occupied by Elias & Cohen. Both Rooms have
large warehouses attached and each Room is ninety
feet long with good dry Easements and large lot in
rear, which makes the property very desirable.
They the best Dry Goods stands in the city, SO
say our oldest and most experienced merchants.
Rents moderate, and possession given the first of
January, 1868.
J. L. BROWN, Agent.
November II, 1867. 5w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-26

ORIENTAL LEGEND.-"Every man." an east
ern legend says, has two angels, one upon his
right shoulder and one upon his left" When
he does anything good, the angel on the right
shoulder writes it down and seals it, because what
is once well done is done forever. When he
does evil the angel upon his left shoulder writes
it down, but does not seal it. He waits until
midnight If before that time the man bows
down his head and exclaims, Gracious Allah I
have sinned-forgive mep the angel rubs il,
out: but if not, at midnight he seals it, and the
angel upon the right shoulder weepa"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-26
Charlotte Female Institute.

CHAHLUTTE, \. {.
The present session opened on Tuesday the lst of
October, and Will continue until 30th June 1868.
OFFICERS AND INSTRUCTORS:
Rev. r. Burwell. Principal and Instructor in Men
tai and Moral Philosophy and Mathematics
JnO. Is. Burwell, 4. NJ, Chcmcstry, Natural Phi
losophy and Ancient Languages
Mrs NJ \. BurwcI, English branches and Super
ntenlcut Social duties.
Prof /. Baumann Vocal and Instrumental Music
Prof. II. f. Piguer, Drawing Painting and Modern
Languages.
Mass Mary Bate, English Branches and French.
Mrs Sally c. White, English Branches.
Miss Mary F. Penck, Music Piano and Guitar
Miss Ella II. Carson. Music on Piano
Terms as heretofore. For Circular and Catalogue
containing full particulars address.
REV. r. BURWELL & son,
Charlotte, \. c.
September % 1867
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State of North Carolina, CASTOR County

County Court, IHgust 'Session, 1867.
Mary \. Hand the Heirs at Law of j. r. Hand
Petition for Dover.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
Henry Williams and wife Margaret, defendants in
this inhabitants of this Stale it is ordered
that publication be made for six weeks successfully
IN the Western Democrat, newspaper published in
the city of Charlotte for the said Henry Williams and
wife Margaret to appear before the Justices of the
Court OF Pleas and Quarter Sessions of CASTOR
ty at the Court to be held for said county, at the
Court House IN Dallas, the 4th of November inst
and make defence to the said suit i'll default there
OF the petition will be taken pro eoesso and heard
accordingly.
Witness, Amzi Ford, Clerk of said Court at Dallas
the Ath Monday of August, 1867.
?2-6w tMZI FORD, c. {. e.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-26
DR.. JOHN III. McADEN,
and Retail Druggist,

CH4RLOT9,E,e N. C.,g1Ez
Has on hand large and well selected stock of PURE
DRUGS, Chemicals, Patent Medicines, Family Mcdi-
cines Paints, Oils, Earnshes, Dye Stufs, Fancy and
Toilet Articles which he is determined to sell ut the
very lowest prices. se- Is.
MAY N 1RRT --~ErEE go e."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-26
Administrators Sale.

As Administrator Of William Ross, deceased,
will sell his late residence, Tuesday the 3D. day
of December next, and from day to day till finished
all the personal property of said deceased, consisting
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-26

SMALL THINGs.-Small things in the hands
of Providence often deprive men of life in this
world. Pope Adrain lost his life by the sting
of a kna'. A distinguished Roman counsellor
lost his life by a hair, which was in some milk
that he drank The Emperor of France, Charles
", was deprived of his life by eating mmsh-
room. Anacreon the famous Greek poet, who
lived in the 9th century before Christ, was
choked by gropeseed, in the act of drinking
wine at the age of S5 years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-26
LADIES SHOES.

keep Miles best Shoes for Ladies' Misses and
Children and Gentlemen's Boots of all kinds
French Calf Skins, American Calf, Kip Skins and
Sole Leather OF all kinds.
feel thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore
bestowed me.
k%25" BE sure and look for the green Sign-board.
S. B. MEACHAM,
Near the First National Bank
October II. 1SG7.
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FURTHER NOTICE,

All persons indebted to the estate of VIM. Ross
deceased, notified to come forward and make set
tlcmcnt, and those having claims, present them
properly authenticated within the time prescribed
by law this notice will be pleaded in bar Of their
recovery. }. L. ROSS, Adm +.
November 1 1867. 1W
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-26
Medical Card.

DRS. GIBBON & McCOMBS, having associated
themselves in the practice of Medicine and Surgery
respectfully tender their professional services to the
citizens of Charlotte and surrounding country.
From large experience III 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. u.
Dec L. 1865 J. I. MCCOMBS, NJ. D.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-26
Horses, Mules, Cattle, Sheep,

About 20 head of Pork Hogs, 30 head of Stock
Hogs, Road Wagons and Harness. l Carriage and
Harness, Buggy and Harness, Farming Implements,
Blacksmith Tools; Household and Kitchen Furniture
(some fine Beds sc. &c.
Also, Corn, Fodder, Oats, Hay, Peas, Cotton Gin
and Thrcshing Machine.
Terms made known day of sale.
Nov. 4th. j. p. ROSS, Adm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-26

AMERICAN BONDS HELD IN EURoPE.-It
is estimated that there are six hundred million
American bonds now held in Europe, which are
thus specified:
United States Bonds s35O,000,0O0
State and municipal do. 15O,OO0,OOo
Railroad & other Stocks & Bonds, 100000, 600
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-26

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. Sin the Presbyterian
Convention to-day deputation from the Episco-
pal Convention was received, consisting of Bish-
ops McIlyaine and Lee, Rev. S. H. Tying, Jr.,
and Messrs. Brunox and Cunningham. The
exercises were deeply interesting and pathetic
Addresses were made by the members of the
deputation, and were replied to by Rev. Drs
Hodge and Stearns, Fl. P. Smith and George ii
Stewart, president. The Apostles Greed anG
Lords Prayer were recited in common. The
Convention adopted an address and adjourned
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-26
Ragged Money.

Torn and defaced Shinplasters, Greenbacks, and
National Bank Notes. bought at very reasonable
discount at the CITY BANK OF CHARLOTTE,
November 4, 1867. Trade Street.
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Six per cent Interest.

Deposits received subject to sight checks and six
per cent interest allowed at
Oct. I. 1867. CITY BANK OF CHARLOTTE.
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A ,
AhOat all Alone,

tvng purchased the interest Of J. NJ. Sanders in the
GROCERY AND PROVISION BUSINESS,
/ yyouli respectfully ask the custom Of my friends
and the public generally. And if 1air dealing be
wor, aiythjn2 IN tne party with whom you do bust
such goods usually found III the provision line.
S +. HOUSTON.
April -. 1867. Next door to Charlotte Hotel.
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NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE
S. B. MEACHAM.

Near the First National Bctah Of Charlotte.
am now receiving from the Manufacturers North
the most complete assortment ever offered in this
market of Boots and Shoes.
will sell by the case to Merchants at New York
prices, and to the Retail Trade l will sell low as
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-26

They have a solar Surgeon in New York. He
cauterizes cancers and the like by concentrated
sunlight.
Russia Is in favor of establishing the Pope at
Jerusalem, and making the Holy City his future
residence
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-26
Notary Public.

Notary Public for the City of Charlotte and Meek.
lenburg county, apply at the
CITY BANK OF CHARLOTTE,
November T. 1867. Trade Street
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-26
COOKING STOVES,

OF THE NEATEsT AND MOST SUPERIOR PATTERN.
D. II. BYERLY, Springs Building. Charlotte, n.
g, has for sale Spears Antitrust Cooking Stoves,
which, for every variety of cooking and great
omy in fuel cannot be surpassed by any Stove here
tofore used.
Everybody who has used one of these Stoyes testify
chat for convenience in cooking durability and clean
tness, they far preferable to all other patterns.
Call and see them.
D. II. BYERLY has also hand good assort-
ment of Tin, Japan and Sheet-Iron Ware-such arti-
HlcS as are necessary for house keeping.
ESy% TIN-WARE made to order at short notice on
"Casunable terms.
E=aJ" REPAIRING promptly executed.
ID. Ii. BYERLY.
Springs Building Charlotte, n. C.
March 25 1857.
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THE
w eStern Democrat
Three Dollars per annum in advance
WILLIAM J. YATES, Editor and Proprietor.

ADvERTIsEMENTs.-For one square of ten lines or
less 81 viii be charged for each insertion unless
kept in for over one month Notices of marriages
and deaths published gratis Obituary notices of
over FIVE Lines in length charged for at advertising
rates
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Congress and Kissingen Waters

Ezls~ Hair Brushes, Tooth Brushes. Combs and
various articles OF Perfumery, fresh supply just
eeises st SCARR S DRUG STORE.
Sept e3i,ef @ 1867.
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MILLER & BLACK,
ENGLISH Blue Stone.

4 fresh supply of this fine article for sale low at
SCARR'S DRUG STORE.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-19

The Norfolk Day Book gives the fol-
lowing excellent advice to our planting
friends. BY way of self-protection, they
should do two things:
!. Let them diversity their productions;
let them blend farming with planting.
In the place Of the unwise 81 ystem which
has heretofore obtained Of planting all
their available land in cotton, let them
sow an ample breadth in corn. Ia place
of buying their meat, and bread and but
ter, and cheese, and stock from abroad :
from the North and West-let them raise
all these. They will not be so rich, per
haps, as by the one crop system, but the
elements Of substantial wealth will be
theirs; and their comforts will be vastly
beyond those enjoyed when all products
except cotton are gn=issiy cisdained.
2. In order 70 meet the tax with its
true remedy, let every man in reach OF
water interest himself in local msnufac-
lures He viii thus enlarge his own
profits, increase population, and attract
Skilled labor TO the South. When once
this tide Of skill and money sets towards
rs. brought hither by the special attrac-
ton Of cotton, the fov will be strong
aud voluminouE For the escape from
the cost Of transportation and incidental
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-19
The American Cent.

The first copper cent was proposed in
1882 by Robert Morris, the great fiHancier
of the revolution, and was named by
jefferson, two years later. 1t began to
make its appearance from the mint in
1892. 1t then bore the head Of Wash
ington on one side and chain Of thir-
teen links on the ether. The French
revolution soon latter created rage for
French ideas in America, which put on
the cent, instead Of the head of Wash
ington, the head of the goddess Of liberty
"a French liberty, with neck thrust for
ward and flowing locks The chain on
the reverse was replaced by the orange
wreath of peace. But the French liberty
was short-lived, and so was her portrait
on our cent In its stead, a staid classic
dame, with finely chiseled Grecian fea-
lures, and fillet round her hair, came
into fashion forty or fifty years ago, and
continued until about ten years since,
when the much smaller and more oon-
venient nickel cent appeared, with hy-
ing eagle in the place of liberty's head,
in order that it might not be mistaken
for the FIVE dollar gold piece. In the
present new cent the liberty head has
been restored.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-19
Tuesday, February 9Th, 1867,

in front Of the Courthouse, In the citr OF Mem
phis, proceed TO sell to the highestb oder FOR
CASH, the following described property. to-
wit A certain tract of land, situated, lying
and being In the county of Shelby and State Of
Tennessee, in the vicinity and on the east Of
the city Of Memphis, on the northeast side OF
the Memphis and Charleston railroad, being q
part OF the John Ramsey grant Of five thousand
acres, and bounded as follows Beginning at
the northwest corner Of tract OF one hundred
acres of land lately owned by Nath. Ragland /;
thence south with the west bsundary line OF
said one hundred acre tract, thirteen poles TO q
stake, fifty feet from centre of said railroad,
with black oak and black walnut pointers (;
thence south forty-ive degrees east with the
northeastside of said railroad twenty nine poles
10 stake, fifty feet from the centre of said
raiiroad thence north thirty-three and half
poles to a stake in the north boundary line Of
said one hundred acre tract thence west with
the north boundary line Of said one. hundred
acre tract twenty-one poles 10 the beginning
corner, containing by estimation three acres
ofland, and being the same tract that was con-
yeyed to said Mildred Anderson by Nath. Rag
land by deed, bearing date 18th April, lS43, to-
gether with all improvements thereon, and ap-
Durtenances thereunto belonging. The equity Of
redemption in and to this .properiyis expressly
waived in said Trust Deed, and the title is be-
lieved to be good, but sell and convey only
as Trustee. Sale to be made within lawful
hours. SAM. ii. COWAhD,
IR Trustee.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-19

The local editor of the Danvlle IVA,
Times is the most contented man we
know Of Hear him:
We are happy in being no more miser-
able--no wood-no money-snow three
inches deep, and more, we fear, coming
ink frozen roller ditto the devil with
a bad cold, and our heels frost-bitten.
We don't care a constitutional for the
country il may sink or swim; the prob
ability now is, it will freeze. Fact is,
we've been out so long in the cold we are
Indifferent, and don't know that we'd
stand treat" if Uncle Sam would offer
to take us in. We are pretty much in
the temper of the obstinate urchin who
had kicked the cover off and woke his
nanny" in the night, crying out be
was cold "Well, pull the cover on you,
Johnny" said she. 81 shan't do it, re-
piled the youth; burned if I don't freeth
fnrthst ~
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-19

charges both ways, on the raw material,
and the manufactured goods, will ena-
BILE us TO undersell the factories Of Low
ell or Lawrence; and there will always
be demand in the South for Southern
fabrics greater than the supply. Now
these are not idle speculations and in
genious themes. The facts sustain them.
In all the cotton growing States factories
are springing up like the men of Rhod-
erck Dhu, in the mountain pass. Geor-
gia, il is estimated, has seventy-two,
either in actual operation or process Of
construction while there is movement
among some Of the capitalists Of Massa-
chusetts herself in the direction we have
;nd;catodf