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

The New York Day Book. democratic jour
nal and popular organ advocates the nomination
of Jeff Davis for President. provided he will ad
vocate the restoration of the Union on the aohite
basis and adds that ii does not see how the dem
ocratic party can do better than to make him lis
candidate in 1868. 1t also suggests that Edgar
C"wan. of Pennsylvana be nominated for Vice
President. and says such a ticket would sweep
the North. Exchange Paper.
The New York Day Book by such foolish and
hypocritical articles. is doing the South more
harm than all the radicals combined. The Day
Book belongs to that class of Northern people
who urged the South to secede, and promised
help, but who really fought us harder and injured
US more than the avowed aboltionists. Southern
patronage is what the New York Day Book,
News, &C., after. We are better friend to
Jeff Davis than they and protest against
his being inj ured by such nonsense as the Day
Book puts forth.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-28

WAsHISeToN, May 24.-The President will
leave here on the first and be in Raleigh the
4th ofJune.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-28

ES@ 1t is stated that General Sckles receives
daily large number of letters making all sorts of
complaints and asking for relief, and seeking mill
tary interference even after the civil Courts and
Post Commanders have investigated the mat
ter. Of course persons who write such letters
profess to be peculiarly ioyot; but in nine cases
in ten they belong to that class who were mi ghty
good Confederates as long as they permitted
to make money out of the Confederate Govern
ment and off suffering people. but who changed
their tune soon they were required TO bear
part of the burden We are perfectly willing
that by-gones shall be by cones, but we despse
hyp"cri>y.
We hope that no decent man will resort to the
military before seeking adjustment at civil
law. At any rate. the military ought to be very
careful how they receive one-sided statements.
No doubt. commanders are often deceived by
false swearing and false statements.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-28

Why is a vain young lady like a confirmed
drunkard? Because nether of them are salts
ied with moderate use of the glass
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-28
GOOD CAIECOES,

Warranted fast colors, at l2t cents per yard. Goo
yard wide BIeached and Brown Shifting at II
cents per yard.
May 81, 1867 2w BREM, BROWN CO.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-28

CHIEF JUSTICE CHAsE.-It is stated that
Chief Justice Chase will go to Richmond to
hold the Circuit Court of the United States, if
any business requiring his presence should come
before it 1t is, however, regarded as certain
that be will preside at the session of the United
States Court to be held in June, in North
Carolina.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-28

REMARKABLE WEATHER--The temperature
section at this season Of the year. 1t cool
enough to make fire comfortable, and at night
blankets were necessary. We are assured that
on Thursday morning Odd May, frost visible
in certain localities.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-28

Gov. PERRY. OF South CARoLINA.-We see
it announced that this dstng ushed gentleman
has written third Litter. more emphatic
ttSn the two first. against any action by the pro
pie of his State under the Sherman bill. further
than to register and vote down the proposed CON
vrntion. We have not seen the letter in question.
but cannot see what the Southern people can
promise themselves from such course. The
Supreme Court has dismissed the Georgia and
Mississippi inj junction cases. and with their dis
mssa will end all attempts to seek redress at the
hands of that August tribunal. The present Con-
greSs is supreme and will remain in power unit.
the 4th of March 1869. If the Southern States
should take the course advised bv Gov, Perry it
would excite the Northern people and enable the
Radical party to return still larger majority to
the list Congress. Harsh-r terms would then be
imposed. aLiSbury North State.
We endorse the above and commend it to the
attention of all who desire peace. quiet and Sc
curity for person and property. ExGov. Perry
of South Carolina is behind tie times. and does
not seem to realize the present condition of the
country. He is not capable of giving advice, for
he appears to be influenced by old prejudiceS.
The South cannot afford to wait for "somp thing
to turn up at the North for her benefit-the
Southern people must accept the situation as it
is and make the most of it. The sooner we get
in the Union. and relieved from military rule,
the better it will be for all.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-28

~ The Methodist Protestant Church Of the
Southern States held general Convention at
Montgomery recently. Bishop Pierce and others
of the Methodist Episcopal Church attended as
fraternal messengers for the union of the two
churches. The Protestant< finally adopted reso-
buttons to leave the matter for each local Con
ference to decide upon. Good feeling prevailed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-28

"a A new Episcopal Church was dedicated in
Wilmington last week. The Rev. Mr.. Bronson
of this city delivered the sermon on the OCCASION
which is highly spoken of by the Whining ton
papers. The Dispatch says:
After the presentation of the Instrument of
Donation or Deed by Dr. A. j. DeRusset the
services were proceeded with.
The sermon delivered by Rev. Mr.. Bron-
son. of Charlotte. from Haggai III chapter and
9TH and 9th verses AND will fill this house
with glory. The glory of the latter
house shall be greater than the first"
The discourse of this reverend gentleman was
one remar able alike for its beauty of diction,
great power of argument, and the sublimity of
thou CHIT which it evinced. To do it justice our
limited space will not allow. as this could only
be done by full report. After the sermon the
Holy Communion was administered by the bishop,
assisted by several Of the clergy"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-28

A TIMELY ORDER.-Gen. Sickles has issued an
order which will be found in another column. pro-
hibiting the distillation of spirits from grain in
the second Military District. Offenders are de-
elared liable to trial and punishment by Military
Commission. The reasons assigned for the order
are that the present scanty supplies of food in
the Carolinas seriously diminished by the
large quantity of grain consumed in distilleries
worked in defiance of the revenue law; that this
unlawful traffic makes food dearer in places where
large numbers are depending upon the public and
private bounty; that the Government is defrauded
of large amount of revenue. the authorities
brought into contempt. and that the mischief
milained of tends to increase poverty, disorder
and crime.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-28

JOSEPH w. HOLDEN. Eso.-This gentleman,
the junior Editor Of the Raleigh Standard, spent
a couple of days in Charlotte last week, attend
ing the Republican meeting the Goth, which
he addressed. We did not hear his speech lin
fact we heard none of the speaking) but we are
told that his remarks we'll received and not
calculated to offend any one. We expected
nothing else. for he is a young gentleman of
ability. good judgment and honest intentions,
with malice for none. but charity for all.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-28

e There was unusually large number of
colored people assembled in this city on Monday
the Goth. to attend the Republican meeting; but
to the credit of both black and white it can be
said that there was not the slightest disorder or
disturbance during the day-not even quarrel.
For an account of the proceedings of the meet
ing. see article in another column copied from
the Guardian.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-28

THAT those who brought out Gov. Worth did
right, and did what best for the State. has
been abnndantly proven by the result and by sub
sequent facts. No proposition can be more clear
ly established than that the defeat of Mr. Holden
a fortunate circumstance, every of
diScernment must have at the time. Per-
haps the testimony of Senator Wilson will satisfy
the Democrat. When Gov. Worth was in Wash
ington city last he met Senator Wilson, in the
presence of number of gentlemen, who express
srd much pleasure at meeting Gov Worth. Mr.
Wilson remarked substantially, addressing him
self to the Governor. ''sntne folks made an ado
because you beat Mr. Holden for Governor, but.
for my own part 1 was glad enough of it.
Raleigh Sentinel.
IF Senator Wilson twas glad enough of it," it
was because it afforded him opportunity to
impose more degrading terms the people of
the State.
But what did President johnson say about Mr.
Holden's defeat Will the Sentinel dare say
that President Johnson is not competent wit
ne IS, that he is not a IMAM Of discernment-wi
it say that he is radical and enemy to the
South Here is what the President said about
the result of the election for Governor in 1865
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-28
Temperance Notice.

May 81, 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-28

". W. Holden, Provisional Governor:
Accept my hanks for the noble and efficient man.
ner in which you have discharged your duty as
Provisional Governor. You will be sustained by
the Government The results Of the recent elections
in North Carolina hare greatly damaged the prospects
of the Sote in tie restoration Of its governmental rcla
tons. Should the action and spirit of the Legisla-
ure be in the direction, it will greatly increase
the mischief already done, and might be fatal 1t
is hoped the action and spirit manifested by the
LEGISLATURE will be so directed as rather to repair
than TO increase the difficulties under which the
State has already placed itself
ANDREW JOHNSON,
President of the United States.
We consider that the above refutes the state
ment of the Sentinel and affords abundant justifi-
cation for the support we gave Mr. Holden in
1865, and for the efforts then made to prevent
strife and party excitement. Let the Sentinel
answer President johnson if it can. and show
that he is a of no dscernment.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1867-06-12
The. Circuit Court.

Our people are fortunate in having on the
Circuit Court bench such Judges as the
Chief Justice and Judge Brooks. The pres
ent Court marks an important event in our
history. The laws Of the United States are
again freely and impartially administered in
our midst, by the Chief Justice himself and
by one of the ablest jurists of our State.
The District Attorney, Mr.. Starbuck, and
the Marshal, Mr.. Goodloe, are performing
their important duties with their accustomed
ability, to the entire satisfaction of the
Court
It is thought the Court will remain in ses-
sion the greater part of the ensuing week.
We have seldom seen in the City a larger
number of distinguished members of the bar
than are now present.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1867-06-12
Chief Justice Chase.

The Chief Justice reached this City on
Wednesday evening last, on the Raleigh and
CASTOR train, and was met at the depot by a
number of his friends. He was conducted
to the Marlborough House, where he was IN
troduced to the Mayor and Commissioners,
and a number of citizens. In response to
the general desire to see and hear him, by
the large assemblage in front of the hotel, he
appeared on the balcony and was introduced
by Mr. Mayor Haywood. He was received
with much enthusiasm, and spoke briefly as
follows:
I thank you most heartily, my friends and fel-
lowcitizens, for the kindness Of your reception.
1t is equally unexpected and gratifying
You all rejoice, and rejoice with you, that at
length throughout our country all men are free
all equal before the laval assured of fair op-
portunities for improving their condition in life.
You mean, 1 am sure, to use this freedom and
these opportunities for the advancement of the
best interests of the whole community. Let your
aims be high, but let them all be noble and gen.
| erous aims. Let freedom come with peace and
WIFI IrceQOm leL Inere come Gn6 assurance tnal
the rights of all are the best and, indeed, the only
| guaranty of the welfare of all.
But l must not be tempted into making 6
| speech. thank you again for your welcome.
No language under the circumstances,
could have been more appropriate than the
foregoing. The Chief Justice was warmly
cheered as he retired.
The colored people turned out in large
numbers on the occasion, with music ant
banners. In addition to the respect they
were showing to the greatest living expoun
der of the Constitution and the laws, the,
felt that they were greeting one of thei
earliest, most jealous and most steadfas
1 friends
| We know the Chief Justice is averse tt
any thing like display, and that he did no
expect such a reception. But it was sponta
neous. It was demonstration by the people
to evince their respect and affection for On
of the purest patriots and best men tn
! country contains.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1867-06-12
Republican state Committee.

The proceedings of the Committee will be
found in our paper to-day.
1t will be seen that after full discussion, q
Convention of the Republican party was
called, to be held on the first Wednesday in
September. The disposition to hold Con-
vention some time during the Summer or
Fall, was general; but it was thought best to
hold it early in September, mainly because of
the fact that by that time the Registers will
have performed their duties, and will have
it in their power to atteud the Convention
There was no disposition evinced by any
one to ignore the March Convention. On
the contrary, that body was spoken of in
terms of high commendation by all, and its
platform of principles warmly endorsed
The meeting of the Committee was alike in
teresting and harmonious. The best feeling
prevailed among all who participated in its
deliberations. The Republican party Of the
State is unit, and will press zealously and
steadily forward in the great work of recon-
struction.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1867-06-12
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The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1867-06-12
The meeting then dispersed. During the
evening the band of the 40th Infantry dis

Ihe meeting then dispersed. during the
evening the band of the 40th Infantry dis
coursed sweet music.
The accommodations of Mr.. Blair for the
distinguished guests were of the first order,
and the street in front OF the hotel was glo-
riously ovetSaadowed by the folds of large
and beautiful national banner.
The military in attendance enlivened the
scene, and by their pleasing manners and
martial bearing gave unusual zest to the oc-
casion.
Mr.. johnson appeared to be in good
health. He is man of great physical pow
er-his mental abilities are known to ALL.
The party accompanying the President
consisted, in addition to the Secretary of
State and the Postmaster General, of Col.
William ]. Moore, his Private Secretary
General R. O. Tyler, Chief Quartermaster
ofthe District; Basil Morris, Surgeon United
States army; W. S. Mitchell, Usher at the
White House; Col. j. R. O'Brien, United
States army; and Colonel A. H. Seward,
United States army, son of the Secretary.
Messrs. G. A. Gobright and George Mat
tingly of the Associated Press; Messrs. Fair
field, of the New York Herald, and Ed. P.
Brooks, of the New York Times, are in the
City. The Presidents daughter, Mrs. Slower
contrary to expectation, did not accompany
her father.
On Tuesday, the President gave public
reception in the Commons Hall. Hundreds
of people, white and black, passed in, shook
his hands, then those of the two Secretaries
and passed out in an orderly manner
Gen. Sickles and the military were still in
attendance.
But few of the aforetime uppertendom Of
this aristocratical City came to grasp the tail
orboy's hand. Only the friends or the descen.
dants of the friends of his childhood came.
Those who would have crushed through a
thousand in the attempt to reach the hand
of Jefferson Davis, our" President, were
not there On the whole we think it was
proper that they stayed away.-we applaud
their sincerity-we do not tcomplain-only ii
is a fact, and we note it as such.
At II o'clock, the President and his suite
with the Commanding General and staff the
State and municipal authorities, and Gov
Swain, orator of the day, repaired to the
City Cemetary.
Here a large audience was assembled, &
stand had been erected, and the monument tc
oon nssSo'-'-..r r,...,
stood. Of sand stone, with neat inscription
and but little ornament, it was in keeping
with the character of the man it was intend.
ed to commemorate. s
The President and party being seated, the
the exercises were opened with prayer by
Rev. DR.. Mason; then the cap was placed
on the monument, and Gov. Swain deliver
| ed an address, after which benediction wa
pronounced and the President returned t.
the Marlborough House.
Here at o'clock splendid dinner wa
served by Mr.. Blair. The President wa
seated at the table with Secretaries Sewart
and Randall, and Gov. Worth, en-. Sickle
and Others.
In the afternoon, the party visited til
Asylums, in the City and vicinity.
The President left on Wednesday mornin
| for Chanel Hill.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1867-06-12
Registers in Bankruptcy.

We learn that the following appointments
have been made: -
The 1st district has been divided by the
Albemarle Sound, and G. G. Pool, Esq, OF
Pasquotank appointed tor one part, and Ccl.
E. W. Jones, Of Washington, appointed for
the ether part.
For the I'd district R. F. Lehman, Esq, Of
Craven.
= For the 4th district John T. Deweese, ESQ.,,
of Wake.
.'2 For the 9th district Thomas B. Keogh,
ESQ.,, of Guilford.
For the 9th district R. F. Broadfeld, ESQ.,,
of Rowan.
For the 7th district Clinton B. Cilley, ESQ.,,
of Caldwell. for the Eastern half, and R. h
2 Cannon, Esq, Of Jackson, for the Western
half.
These are good appointments.
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1867-06-12
The late Richard s. Donnell.

We alluded briefly in our last to the death
of this distinguished and worthy citizen.
Some other pen than ours, better fitted for
the task, should do justice to the many no.
BILE traits that adorned his character.
1. RICHARD S. DoNNELL, the son of the Hon.
John R. Donnell, deceased, was born Sep
tember Goth, 1920. He spent some time at
Yale College, and afterwards graduated with
distinction at our State University. He then
prepared himself for the legal profession, in
which, though he labored for years under ill
health, he occupied the font rank among
our ablest lawyers. His practice was large,
and if he had lived and desired it, he would
have attained, as he would have graced, the
highest judicial seat in the State.
In 1s47, at the early age of 81, he was
from the Newbern District to the Con-
gress of the United States. He subsequently
served as a member of the Senate and House
of Commons of this State, and was the
Speaker of the latter body for two terms.
He was clear, quick, accurate and impartial
in this position, insomuch that he won the
commendation, respect and confidence, in
the most exciting party times, Of those op-
posed to his political views. Those who
knew him best esteemed him most highly.
He was truly "a man above fear and above
reproach." He had will of iron united
with tue gentleness and grace of woman.
With all his firmness, and devotion to what
he thought to be right, no one ever knew
him to say or do anything calculated to in
flict pain on his opponents.
His life was gentle, and the elements
So mixed in him, that Nature
Night stand up and say to all the world,
THIS WAS A NAN"
We find the following beautiful and ap-
propriate tribute to his character in the last
New Bern Republican. We take the liberty
of adopting as our own this tribute, which
is SO we'll deserved and so truthful and
touching in its nature
Hon. r. s. Donnell.
What troop of mournful, yet pleasant me-
mories crowd the vista OF twenty five years agone,
as we trace the characters that make up the sum
of that cherished name.
The bright cherry face of the just-emanicipated
college boy; the subdued though self.reliant
confidence, (always inspired by true genius) in
the noviciate of life's sterner struggles; the re-
pose of the successful competitor tor the praise
and honors due to worth; always the same genial
social, warm hearted companion and friend.
Through all that eventful period, in which,
The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1867-06-12
Georgia Conservatism.

A meeting of citizens of two Counties of
Georgia has been held in Atlanta to form a
Conservative party. The Sherman bill was
denounced, and preference expressed for
military rule 10 organization under its pro-
visions.