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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-28

- We know very well that occupying the
position we do in regard to men and measures,
we receive about as much censure from the
Worth party in this State if were fully
identified with the Republican party; and
we know that some Internationally and others
wilfully msrepresent US; but we do not intend to
permit any to put in an attitude that we
unwilling to assume as ri ht and proper. W.
are opposed to all extremes, and especially to
anything that tends to hinder or prevent an early
restoration of North Carolina to the Un,on.-
Brakemen are necessary a Railroad train
as engineers and conductors; and so in political
movements at the present time, it is important
that some one should occasionally favor quitting
down the brakes" which we intend to do without
being in the employ particular favor of any
political company or party. We stand by what
we have heretofore said, viz that think it
would be better to permit that class of men in
this State, whom leading and influential Repub-
licans at the North regard with favor. to carry
the work of reconstruction without opposition.
provided they do not favor further prescription
and confi>cation. We say this because we think
it would allay excitement and prevent bad feel
ing. although do not claim to be one IF that
class and have no favors to ask of any of them
nothing more than common good will.
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Hon. w. ID. KELLY, of Pennsylvania. who
has been on a Southern tour making speeches.
arrived in this city Thursday morning last
and remained till Friday night. Several of our
citizens without regard to partly called on him
at the Mansion House. and conversed freely on
various subjects. He manifested surprise at the
wonderful resources of the South and expressed
! an earnest desire to see them developed. He
visited the Gold Mines near the city. and also the
colored schools.
| On Friday evening, at O'Clock. Mr. Kelly ad-
dressed our citizens for one hour and half in
front of the Court House. We went to hear him
with somewhat prejudiced feelings. but we must
say that were agreeably disappointed, for he
said nothing during the whole speech that could
reasonably offend or wound the sensibilites of
any one. He dwelt at length on the nexhausti-
bic resources of the South and of North Carolina
especally ---spoke of Southern soldiers as brave
and gallant men. and hoped that nothing would
ever again occur to produce alienation between
the two sections. He stated that if the Howard
amendment had been accepted by our State, her
Representatives would have been admitted. as in
the case of TannesSee; and expressly declared
that if the Reconstruction Acts carried out
i'm good faith there would be further trnubl,,
and North Carolina would be speedily restored to
the Union.
His advice to the colored people good
the most extreme Southern man could desire
He told them in plain words that if they got
land and houses and lots they must work for
them, and by industry and economy get the mo-
ney to buy pr"perty--that God had so ordered
the late struggle that it had resulted in their free
dom, but they must show themselves capable OF
enjoying liberty. &c. sc.
He closed by thanking the people of this sec
ton for the courtesy they had shown him, and
expressed great qualification at his visit.
Gen. Rufus Barringer, Mayor Harris, VIM. R.
Myers. John Wilkes, and other true friends of the
South, occupied seats on the stand during the
delivery of the address.
We ought to say that Mr. Kelly. in private
conversation, stated that his speech in Mobile
(where a riot occurred) was similar to the one he
delivered here-that he particular t" avoid
saying anything offensive, and that the disturb
ance at Mobile was originated by few evil dis
posed persons who premeditated it before he had
said word.
We cannot say positively what has been the
character Of Mr. kelly's speeches elsewhere. but
will say that his speech in this place cal
cuatrd to Go good instead Of harm. Men who
widely differ with him in politics express this
opinion.
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RETURN OF SENATOR WILsoN--IIon
Henry Wilson returned to this city yesterday,
having completed his pioselyting tour in the
Southern States. He expresses qualification as
We understand, at the kindness and courtesy
with which he was treated wherever he went
among the ostraczed people of the South. He
testi6es to the entire freedom of speech that is
there allowed to the Northern Radical speakers,
by stating that although, in all the cities he
visited, before mixed audiences of whites and
blacks, and sometimes under circumstances
tending to produce excitement, he enunciated
his political opinions and advocated the doc
trines of his party freely, boldly, and without re-
serve or modification. Ii was never, at any time,
subjected to offensive interruption Of any des-
cription.- Washington Iatclligencer, May %.
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LITERARY.

The firm of BRANSON Il FARRAR having sold
their original stock TO the Methodist Book Store,
North Carolina Publishing Company are now
opening under The style of BRANSON, FARRAR b
CO a selected stock of School Books, Stationary,
Blank Books. Law Books, Miscellaneous Books,
Sheet Music, Fancy Articles, &c, &c, including the
articles usually kept by the trade.
The publication of the North Carolina Business
Directory will be continued as speciality.
The business of the firm will il has for the
past FIVE years, strctly uS merits. To their
old customers who have stood faithfully by them
during ali the hard times of the past few years. they
make grateful acknowledgements and solicit con-
timed favors.
They are now located at Fentress' Corner, next
door to fuckers New Halt. where they will be
plea SEQ 10 their old friends and customers.
Raleigh, May 81, 1867.
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NORTH CAROLINA
Military and POLYTECHNIC Academy.

Great School Of Mathematical and Physical Sciences
together Nth Languages Literature, Political Econ
omy, &c.
The I'd Session Of the 9th Academic year begins
July lst, 1867.
Diplomas conferred upon graduates in the Regular
Course.
Special Course of Engineering, Architecture
and Drawing is offered to those who wish to qualify
themselves for Surveyors, Civil Engineers, &C,
W ch they may follow throughout, or in part, to
the exclusion Of sindes unnecessary to their purpose
A Commercial Course given to those who wish to
prepare themselves for business life.
No Military duties except enough drill for healthy
exercise Expenses moderate, location healthy.
For Circulars containing full particulars address,
GEx'L R. E: COLSTON, Supt.
May %, 1867 6w Hillsborough, n. c.
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In this city, on Wednesday the 22d inst, Mrs
Harriet NJ. wife of Mr. VIM. PraIher, aged II
years, 3 months and days We would say to her
bereaved husband and friends, "Mourn no, her de
parture, for she rests in the of her Saviour,
while we must stay out our pilgrimage on this earth,
she rejoices in Paradise" blessed are the dead
who die in the Lord, for they shall inherit the king
dom Of Heaven "-CoM
In this county, Saturday evening, the llth
inst, after illness of three days, little LILLE
WAXETA only child Of Mr. N L and Mrs J Davis,
aged IA months and DAYS.
Never was bud of fairer PROMISE or sweeer
charm, gathered from mothers arms to the bosom
of Cod
'"Dearest Lillie the spirit land keepeth,
Unbroken forever loves golden chain;
And each severed link, shall there be united,
Never more to be sundered again"
ST. A FRIEND.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

We direct special attention TO The large number
OF new advertisements in o-days paper.
Second Grand Opening of Spring and Summer
GoodS-Brem, Brown & Co.
Cleaveland Mineral Springs
Spears Preserving Soln'ion-Dr John McAden.
Groceres-Hammond Mclaughlin
$500 Reward-Procl amation by the Governor of c.
Rocks and Stationery-Tiddy Bro.
Luerary-Brauson Farrar. Raleigh, c.
Bankers and Bsokers-Brenizer, Kellogg Peters.
Sacques and JacketS-B koOpmaun
North Carolina Military and Polytechnic Academy,
Hilsboro, n C-Gen Colston, Sup't.
Temperance Notice by Many Citizens.
Copartpershp-Drs. Miller and Jones'
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A SWEEPING LAW.-The new bankrupt act
which has already been brought up in discussion
in our courts, not only does away with impris
onment for debt in all the States where it now
exists, but, according to the National Intelligent
GER, sets aside all stay laws, and all preferences
voluntary agreements, and secret attachments
Either party toa debt, whether the debtor or the
creditor, may put the estate of a debtor into
bankruptcy, by which means the interests OF
both parties will be promoted. Fraudulent
bankruptcy will be punished as fraud. The In.
tellgencer adds that France has acted in the
matter simultaneously with the United States,
and that England will soon follow the example.
We Go not understand the law as setting aside
creditors, but only certain ones which are desert
bed in the law.
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CleaVeland Mineral Springs
fFoRMERLY wILsoNs1

These celebrated SPRINGS are situated in Cleave-
land county, North Carolina, near the line of the
Wilmington, Charlotte l. Rutherford Railroad, IS
miles West of Charlotte, and will be open by the
18th of June for the accommodation of visitors.
The waters consist of White and Red Sulphur
and Chalybeate, and are pronounced by competent
judges TO be unsurpassed by any of the kind upon
this Continent. Ample accommodations have been
provided for large number of guests.
Doctor Taylor (ore of the Proprietary has had
large experience in the treatment of diseases incl
dent to our Southern climate Especially those Of
women and children and will take pleasure in ad-
vising invalfds in the use of ;he waters.
Vehicles will be at the Depot on arrival of the
trains TO take visitors to The Springs at moderate
charges. For other particulars, address the Pro-
prietors at Shelby, Cleaveland county, N. C.
C. E SPRATT,
N. B. TAYLOR,
JNO. J. BLACKwOOD,
May 81, 1867 Propresors.
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CHARLOTTE MARKET, May 27, 1867.

CORRECTED BY STESBoUsE, NAcAULAY Co.
Co,ton-Last week the market opened with an
active demand on the basis Of I'll to 2I4 cents for
m ding dplands, (tax paid by the purchaser). So
considerable an improvement induced farmers to
supply the market more freely and on Friday the
above figures were barely maintained, closing on
Saturday at 202 to II cents Sales for the week
l72 bales.
Floar-Narket well supplied-we quote $l25oto
Sl4 per barrel.
Corn-A good supply in market, and IL selling
from Wagons at 81 80 to SLAB; from stores at
81 IS to 81 40. Peas, scarce at Sl.5o. Oats 6s to
20 cents. Wheat-none in market.
Bacon continues in demand at Is to II cents.
Lard-Market dull at 10 to IT cents.
Fresh Butter. 20 to IS cents Chickens, Is to 30
cents Eggs IL to Is cents.
Corn Whiskey-Market overstocked and dull at
81 l23 to $2.25 per gallon.
Liverpool Salt, Ss.75; Molasses, 90 cents TO 81
by retail
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State Of North Carolina.
$500 REWARD.
May 81, 1867

A Proclamation BY HIS Ercelency, Jonathan
Worth, Governor Of North Carolina.
WHEREAS, 1t has been represented to me that
JOHN BRiNkLEY, (or Brinkle,) and RUFUS
SHARP, late of the County of Lenoir in said State
stand charged with the murder of one Cosiin, late
of said County and State, and that said Brinkley
and Sharp now fugitives from justice.
Now, therefore, in order that said Brinkley and
Sharp may be arrested and brought to justice for
the said alleged murder ], Jonathan Worth, Gov
ernor of said State, do issue this my proclamation
offering the reward of Six Hundred Dollars for their
apprehension and delivery TO the Sheriff Of Lenor
county, three hundred dollars for the apprehen-
sion and delivery of either of them TO said Sheriff.
In Witness Whereof, His Excelency, Jonathan
Worth, Governor of said State, has hereto set his
hand and caused the Great Seal Of the State to be
affixed.
Done at the city of Raleigh, this the l4th day OF
May, A. D., 1867.
By the Governor JONATHAN WORTH.
WIN h. BAGLEy, Private Secretary.
DESCRIPTION:
John Bripkley is about % years old, about feet
or inches high, light complexion, dark hair and
hand crooked from being broken-slight scar in
palm of same hand. also on upper lip, which
may be concealed by mou.tache-one front tooth
g"ne-a desperate man Of unusual strength. Said
Brinkleys former p. o., Fulton, Davie CO, N. G.
Rufus Sharp is abont IS or 20 years old, about 5
feet inches high heavy built, dark hair, ford
complexion, scarcely any beard, round shouldered,
rather slow in his movements, and when excited Is
rather inclined to stamm0r. Said Sharp was born
in Mecklenburg couHtv, n. c.
May II, 1867 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-28
BISHOP ATKINsoN's APPOINTMENTS.

Salisbury, June Is; Christs' Church, Rowan
county, i7th; St James, Iredell county. 18th;
StatesVllle, 10Th; Guinn's Chapel, 2lst; Wilkes
6oro'' 2Sd; Grove Chapel, Caldwell county,
10Th; Lenoir, 9th; Horganton, 30th; Calvary
Church, Henderson county, July Sd; Hender-
sonVliie, 4th; Flat Rock, 9Th; Asheville, 7th;
Rutherfordton, llth; Lincolnton, 14th; High
Shoals, 10th; Charlotte, 18th; St. Andrews,
Rowan county, 10th; Mocksville, 2lst; Hunts
v,ile' 2Sd; Salem, 25th; Leaksville, 2sth;
Mountain Chapel, 29th.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-28
MARRIED..

In this city the Esd inst, by Rev A. Sinclair
Mr. Samuel McElwee of York District, S. c., 10
Miss Jane K Ross, daughter of DR.. F NJ Ross.
In this city, on the 2lst instant, by Rev. Mr.
Aldrich, Mr. Hillsman Parrish to Mrs Selma Prince.
On the 10th instant in Providence, by Rev R
Johnston,- Mr. Thos Nelson to Miss Susan | Reid,
daughter of Mrs John Reid, all of Meckenburg
county, N. c.
At South Point, CASTOR county, By the Rev L
Beall, the list inst, Mr. J McLaughen of Tenn,
to Miss X NJ Craig Also, Mr. F Ferguson of Dali
las. n c.. TO Miss E Craiu.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-28

MOBILE, May 24-John NJ. Parxmau, late
President of the First National Bank of Selma,
who was confined in the Cahawba Jail, escaped,
plunged into the river aud was drowned
SAN Francisco, May 24-ldaho City has
been destroyed by fire. Main street was CON-
pletely swept FROM Bear run to Morris creek
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FOREIGN EXCHANGE.

We are now prepared to draw directly on Eng
land, Ireland and Scotland all the principal
cities in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal,
Russia AID Poland, and the prominent places In
the Orient and South America.
NORTHERN EXCHANGE.
Exchange on the North furnished at par.
DEPOSITS.
Specie and Currency received on deposit, and six
and eight per cent interest allowed
Gold and Silver Coin. Bullion and Southern
Bank Notes bought and sold very small margin.
Refer to Brem, Brown Co, DR.. E. Nye Hutchi-
son. Elk Gov. T. B. Vance, Charlotte, and Jesse II.
Lindsay Esq, Greensboro, n. G.
BRENlZER, KELLOGG & PETERS,
Trade Street, Springs Building,
May 27, 1857. Charlotte, N. O.
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~ The Raleigh Sentinel does us injustice by
quoting from articles only part of SEN
tence' and commenting on it. 1t is usual to take
a whole sentence at least, and is considered un-
fair t" quote portion of a sentence. All we ask
is fair hearing.
We have never assaulted Gov Worth, but on
the contrary have always expressed confidence
in his integrity as honest. faithful public
officer; but the Sentinel manages to keep this
fact from its readers, and by quoting few words
from the Democrat makes the impression that we
have treated Gov Worth uniuStly
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-28

New YoRK, May PA special meeting OF
the union league club was held for the purpose
of considering the conduct of Mr. Greeley in going
Mr. Davisbail Resolutions of censure were presen.
ted and rejected but the club finally passed reso
lu:ions condemning the bailing, but did not deem
it proper to stgmatize the member for the act -
The meeting was violent and stormy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-28

u Capt. Asa George exhibited to US last week
some very fine specimens of smooth brick which
ne made at his Yard near the Depot of the Will.
Char q Ruth. Railroad He is prepared to fur
nish this quality for the front ornamental parts
of buildings, and also a durable article for the
main body. at reasonable rntes. Specimens may
be seen at the store Of Hutchison. Burroughs
& Co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-28

WASHINGTON ITEMs.-The impeachment
proceedings are regarded as growing day by day
more feeble.
A July session of congress is now considered
as utterly improbable
An official agricultural report for April says
the prospect for an unusually heavy crop of
wheat continues favorable
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-28
GROC F. r E. s.
HAMMON & McLAU CHLIN

Have Just received Large assortment of Groceries
which they offer for sale at reduced prices. Their
Stock consists, in part, of the following articles
40 Sacks prime Rio Coffee,
so Barrels Sugar-all grades,
Hogsheads Sugar-yellow,
Is Barrels MolaSses-assorted grades,
Iogsheads Molasses-Cuba,
10 Barrels Potomac Shad,
10 Half Barrels Potomac Shad,
10 Quarter Barrels Potomac Shad,
10 lIalf Family Mackerel,
10 Quarter 20 IS
40 Kits, No and 2.
100 Sacks Liverpool Salt,
so Boxe. fine English Dairy Cheese,
SO I" Adamantine Candles,
SO " assorted Slick Candy,
Is - Layer Raisins,
Fine Lot Of Bacon-N. G. and Western,
80 Flour, Corn and Corn Meal,
Hemlock Leather. Iron and NailS-al! sizes,
Bale Yarn and Shifting.
Fresh Cove Oysters. Sardines and Pickles,
Sauces, Flavorng Extracts, Soda Crackers, &c
And every other article usually found in a Gro
Gerry and Pro vision Store.
We invite the attention of country merchants and
others to our stock and solicit examination.
HAMMOND l. MCLAUGHLIN.
May 81, 1867 If
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DEIIGuTFUL SUMMER REsORT.-It will be
seen by advertisement that the propretors of the
CleaveIand Mineral Springs formerly known as
the celebrated Wilson's Springs.) will DE ready
to Accommodate visitors by the 18th of June.
Persons seeking health or pleasure cannot find a
better place to visit than these Springs. The
water, in medicinal qualities. is said be equal if
not superior to any in the country; and from a
personal acquaintance with the propriet"r> Zone
of whom, DIR. Taylor. was for many years Ply
stefan of extensive practice in this town. can
say that visitors will receive every attention and
accommodation that it is possible to afford.
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Medical Notice.

DR. J. NJ MILLER and DIR. J. B. JONES have
formed copartnership for the practice of Medicine
and Surgerr DR.. Jones will attend to patients
during the disability of DR.. Miller.
Charlotte, May II, 1867.
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The friends of Temperance are earnestly requested
to meet in Charlotte, at the Court House, Satur-
day July 9Th, at 10 o'clock A II.
May 81, 1857. MANY CITIZENS.
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SECOND GRAND OPENING
SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS,
Brem, Brown & Co.'S
DRY GOODS STORE.

We are receiving our Second Stock of new Goods.
Our goods were bought at the most favorable time,
as there has been great decline in goods in the
last few weeks which will enable to sell goods
cheaper than those houses who are selling at cost,
and in addition we have new and desirable stock
OF fresh goods To Wholesale cash buyers we will
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just Received,

BY EXPRESS, another lot of those handsome SIL.
S4QUES and IA CKETS.
B. KOoPMANN
May 81, 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-28

MONTREAL, CANADA May 2l-Jefferson
Davis arrived here this morning, accompanied by
three or four gentlemen, and looking very we'll.
His reception was very quiet. lie drove at
once in covered carriage to Mrs. Howel's
house. His arrival was not generally known
for some hours.
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GREAT INDUCEMENTS.

All we a * is an examination of goods and
prices as satisfied sell goods for less
than they can be bought elsewhere in this market.
We have the most desirable and the largest stock
we have had any time since have been in bust
ness. Give a call before buying
BREM, BROWN l. CO.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-28

INTERESTING SPEECH OF PRESIDENT JOHNSON
The Brazilian Minister took leave of the Presi
dent on Friday prior to his departure for home.
Addresses were made by both gentlemen The
President, in the course of his reply said:
The present condition of the American States
is hopeful Arbitrary reforms Of government
have generally disappeared from the continent,
and the nations are organized under free, or at
least liberal constitutions. Colonial restraints
upon commerce have passed away altogether, or
been essentially modified
Slavery, hencefnrth, retires from this continent
back to the old world, whence, in unhappy
hour, it came. Certainly our American States
have, in these respects, departed from evil and
begun to do good. fnow they can learn that in
all cases reason is better and more efficient
agent for organizing and regulating political
societies than military force, they may soon be
expected to seek peace and pursue it.
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q hire in Wilmington N. c.. on Thursday
night last: destroyed three Stores the corner of
North wafer and Chestnut streets, occupied by
L. Newman }. Phillips. n. Gotberg and Wine
berger.
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MARKETS.

New YORK, May 25.-Cotton quiet; Middling
uplands 81. Gold sls7.
LIVERPOOL May Is Cotton firm; Uplands
ii pence; Orleans ia Estimated sales 10 900
bales.
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u We direct attention to the advertisement
of the North Carolina Military and Polytechnic
Academy at His5oro, N. C. Gen. r. E.
Colston is the Superintendent, and has the repu-
tation of being highly qualified for managing and
instructing youths.
In private letter to US, Gen. Colston says:
The offer we made of gratuitous scholarship
TO one young man from each Congressional Dis
trict in the State is still continued. No condi-
tions required except good moral character in
ability to pay for tuition. and pledge to teach
within the State for year after graduation
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IA We learn from the Greensboro Union
Register that large amount of whisky has been
seized by the y. S collector of internal revenue
in that and Rockingham counties.
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BEEF.-Last week stated that Beef
retailing in this market at Is and 20 cents. We
should have stated that that was the price for
choice cuts and not for beef 'all round" Our
butchers are obliged to sell certain portions of
beef at about cents, but for choice pieces they
must charge more in order to pay expenses.
We learn that some of our country friends
brought beef here last week expecting to receive
Is and 20 cents by the quarter. Of course they
were disappointed.
We would suggest to those having beeves for
sale. that they first try the Butchers here and
see what they can obtain for beef on the hoof.
country people to sell to our town butchers. on
the hogf, than the risk Of having beef left on
their hands.