davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31

Dr. SIMS DoNATIoN-Our readers will re-
member the liberal donation of $1,000 in gold
made by Dr. j. Marion Sims, resident of Paris,
during the past Summer, for the relief of the
destitute of this his native District The Com
missioners of the Poor we learn, into whose hands
the funds were placed by the Committee of gen.
tlemen appointed by the Governor for its dis
bursement, has purchased tract of land with
small portion of the fund, containing about 100
acres, foar miles East OF the Village, for the pur
pose of establishing permanent home for the
helpless and infrm Contracts have already
been let for the erecting of suitable and comfort
able buildings, and the plans as infinitely narrated
us, are plausible, and in our Judgment, promising
the successful completion of the undertaking.
The institution, we understand, will be designa-
ted Sims Home" and will be under the care of
a competent and humane superintendent This,
We believe, a judcious investment, which will
not only add to the comfort of the pauper class,
but will materially lessen the heavy burden Of
taxation arising in this direction. We wish it sue
cess-LGncdSter s. c. Ledger.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31
@~ A correspondent of the N. Y. Indepen

Rag A correspondent of the N. Y. Indepen-
dent recommends the calling of an extreme Rad-
cal National Convention, for the purpose of nom-
mating candidates for the Presidency and Vice
Presidency, naming Ben Butler and Ben. Wade,
as suitable individuals to represent that faction
The New York Times, in lengthy article en-
dorses the movement as good one. 1t advises
the extremists, with Wendell Phillips, Horace
Greeley Sumner Stevens, and others, to proceed
with the good work and effect an organization
which will enable the people to know precisely
what ground that conglomeration of evil, the ex-
IRENE Radicalparty occupies. This foreshadows
big split in the Republican party, in the event
of which the Democratic candidate will walk over
the course. Pitch in, gentlemen.-Philadcl'hia
Herald
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31
pREFERREn OVER AL OTHERS-"I have

PREFERRED OVER ALL OTHERS.--"I have
tested the Wheeler & Wilson and Singer. give The
Grover Baker the preference all others; il is
easier managed, the stitch is durable; have made
garments on the Grover & Baker Machine and had
the garments entirely worn out without ripping ut
all; it viii do greater range of work; ] can make
ordinary intelligent girl quite good operator in
about a week, and on other machines do not think
they would understand well in three weeks -
testimony Of Mrs. Julia Canty, 500 Canal Street, Nev
York, before the Comamissioner Of Patents.
Brem, Brown Co., Charlotte, Agents for the
above Machine
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31
WAGES DECLINING.-Asa an indicat

WAGES DEcLINING.-As an indication Of
the decline in the price of labor, we give the fol-
lowing item of information "The Superinten-
dents and Presidents of our various railroads,
who, last year. paid for laborers SIG per month
with rations, have determined not to pay over
IS to SO per month with rations, for the next
year. These laborers, it will be remembered
are charged for all lost time, even fractions of
day."-Nacon Ca Telegraph.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31

BY Mr. Hanes Editor of the Salisbury Old North
State. has entered into partnership with Mr. Bruner
of the Waterman. and they will jointly publish the
papers. The Old North State will continue to be
issued tri-weekly. and the Waterman and Old North
State weekly This arrangement also embraces the
cessation of the further publication of the Salisbury
Banner.
MIR j. ]. Bruner is old newspaper publisher,
and good man lived in the State. We
congratulate Mr. Hanes in securing the cooperation
of such a man, and hope the arrangement will be
mutually beneficial and result in abundant pecuniary
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31
The Land we Love.

We have received our neighbours excellent publ
cation, THE Land we Love- for January, 1868
Every newspaper that has spoken about the work
praises it, and feel that it is only necessary for
IA to say that they correct in judgment But
We admire mechanic who does his work WELL and
therefore again take occasion say that there IS
not better printed publication in the United States
in the world than 1.-The Land we Love- John
sons Type Foundry in Philadelphia, Connor's
in New York cannot make better impression
1han the Land we Love exhibits.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31
al AHRIED.

At Davidson College, the Goth inst, by the Rev.
f. f. Rockwell. Mr. Cyrus H. Wolfe to Miss Jennie
Hunter, all of Mecklenburg county.
In this county, on the 18th inst. by J. I. Downs,
Esq, Mr. John r. Rainier to Miss Sophia A. Fisher,
daughter of John Fisher.
In this county, on the 18th inst, by Rev. W. Nc
Donald, Mr. T. S. Ellington to Miss Clarnda L. Blair.
In Iredell county, the 10Th instant, Mr. J. NJ.
Mercer to Miss Jennie Setter.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31

New YORK Dec 26.--On Christmas morn
ing, lad entered the office of the Superinten-
dent of Police and left parcel, which had been
given him to deliver by a gentleman at the Astor
House. The package contained checks on the
Bank Of the State of New York for So, 6S3, 435,
the amount stolen from the Bank messenger,
RECENTLY in Wall street
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31
Local Items.

OATES New BUILDING.-This handsome brick
building is about finished, and will be occupied
by Hammond Mclaughlin (who tencment)
and L. ii. Brem's Hardware Store and X. NJ. Oates
< Co., cotton dealers. There is large Hall over
wothirds of the building, capable of holding several
hundred persons. Il. NJ. Oates & Co opened and
dedicated the Hall on Friday evening last and fur
nshed nice entertainment for visitors. The ladies
and gentlemen present enjoyed themselves finely,
and Capt Oates and Mr. L W Sanders did the '.hon-
ors of the occasion i'll highly crcditabc and graft
flying manner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31
News From WASHINGTON.

The Secretary of the Treasury has determined
to postpone indefinitely the sale Of the Dismal
Swamp canal stock.
According to the Washington correspondent Of
the Baltimore Gazette, General Grant cannot
even spell correctly. West Point will weep when
it learns this fact.
1t is currently rumored that the President has
decided to remove General Pope from the COM
mand of the Third Military District, embracing
the States of Georgia. Alabama and Florida, and
to appoint Gen Meade in his place
The time to which the collection of the direct
tax in the Southern States was delayed expires
on january 1, but Secretary McCuloch, in an
swer to appeals from the South to protect them
from taxation, has, it is said, responded that he
does not intend to collect it unless forced to do
so by Congress, and that he will appoint no col
lectors for that purpose.
The Director of the Bureau of Statistics has
prepared for publication a table showing the
value of the domestic exports of the United States
during the fiscal year ending with June, 1867,
to all countries except in cases where the domes-
tic exports to any country did not amount to ST.
100000 value in specie. The exact total is
1894 47411S. In1S63 the total was over S373-
100000
The Bureau of Statistics reports the total
mileage of railroad in the United States at fifty
four thousand miles, whereof thirty eight thous-
and miles are completed, costing one thousand
six hundred and fifty four million dollars
Ex-Secretary Stanton has returned to Wash
ington, and, having been furnished with copy
of the PRESIDENT Indictment, is busily engaged
in preparing a reply to it. Tn this labor, it is
derstood, he has the assistance of two prominent
Senators.
The Russian purchase threatens to cost u.s. in
addition to the 81 900 O0O the loss ofabout four
companies of United States troops. Dispatches
have been received az the War office within the
last few days stating that the soldiers sent to take
possession of the iceburgs are in most destitute
condition; that no preparations whatever had
been made for their reception, and that the
prospect is that they will be frozen to death Or
manned for life before supplies can reach them.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31
NEWS FROM MEXICO.

There is much misery throughout Mexico, in con-
sequence of the exhaustion aud disorganization re-
sulting from The people are compelled by
hunger TO resort TO brgandage.
The revolution in Yucatan is assuming formidable
proportions. Santa Anna has been proclaimed Die
tator and is hourly expected from Havana with men
and million in money. The fort and town of Sisal
were in the hands of the insurgents but the port is
blockaded by two Mexican gun-boats. A number of
Imperial officers have arrived from MatamOras.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31
IMPORTANT PUBLIC SALE.
at Auction.

On Tuesday, the 2lst day of January, 1868, /
will sell, at the late residence of James III. Davis,
decd, credit Of six months, the purchaser giving
bond and security all the personal property of said
deceased not sold ut the recent sale, consisting Of
Nine of his best Mules, One good Saddle and Brood
Mare, Twenty Head of Cattle, few fine Essex
Shoats, about
Sixty Bales of Cotton,
/ 800 bushels of Corn, Two Thousand bushels Of
Cotton Seed, large quantity of luy Oats and Fod-
der, Threshing Machine and Moasses Mill, Buggy
and Harness, Two Wagons, the Library of the de-
ceased the remainder of the Household and Kitchen
Furniture, Fifty Boxes of Lime, Three Cotton Gins,
and many articles not mentioned.
Ee3g% All persons indebted TO said Estate hero
by notified to pay the same, and all persons having
claims against said Estate notified TO present the
duly proven withinnhc time prescribed'by law,
this notice will be plea cd in bar of their recovery
NJ. L. DAVIS, Admir-.
By F. S. DEWoLFE, Attorney
December %, 1867 4w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31

BURNING OF THE STEAMSHIP RALEIGH
Charleston, S. c., Dec. 25.-The Steamship
Raleigh, froL New York for New Orleans, was
burned yesterday twenty miles off the coast.
Eighteen ofthe passengers and crew were brought
in by tug this morning. Thirteen lives are
supposed to be lost, including Captain Marsh
man Twenty-four more are missing, and when
last seen were in boat or clinging to the pieces
of the wreck
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31
New Advertisements.

City Residence for Sale-C. Dowd, c. & NJ E.
Removal of Hardware Stock-Brem, Brown & Co.
Particular Notce-Jas n Butt.
School Notice-Aiss Ii. Moore and Mrs Osborne
Axes-James Harry & Co
New Stock of Dress Goods, &c.-Brem, Brown Co.
Masonic Notices. Riddle, w NJ.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31
School Notice.
Masonic Notice.
CHARLOTTE MARKET, December 80, 1856

CORRECTED STENHoUsE, MACAULAY & Co.
Cotton-I.ast week being Christmas week but little
Cotton to market, and sold at 10 to 121
cents for mddlng, purchaser paying tax, closing
Saturday at the inside figure. Sales for the week
lie bales
Flour-The market continues firm at $3.50 to
s. So per sack of SO pounds, from wagons.
Corn, from wagons, per bushel, 81 to $1.05
Corn Meal 81. 10 per bushe
Peas, 90 cents per bushel.
Oats, so to So cents per bushel.
Wheat, So to 81 % per bushel-as to quality
Fresh Pork, 1O1 to II cents.
Baltimore Bacon, from stores, II to Is cents
Lard Is to 16 cents.
Fresh Butter, % cents; Eggs, 20 cents; Chickens,
20 cents
Liverpool Salt, $275 to 1885.
Corn Whskey, S2.25 to $3.50 per gallon.
Molasses, IS cents to 81 per gallon by retail
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31
Sixty Bales of Cotton,
EQUITY LAND SALE.

On the 18th day of January, 1868, the Public
Square in Charlotte will SELL to the highest bidder,
that Valuable Tract OF LAND belonging to the Estate
Of John r Daniel, decd, on the West side of Big
Sugar Greek, adjoining the lands of NJ. Wallis,
Thos Downs and others, and known as the Hugh
Harris Tract containing 203 acres.
Terms: $3.50 Cash; balance in two equal install
ments at six and twelve months-bond and security
required of the purchaser.
Dec %, 1867. C. DOWD, C. H. L.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31
FOR THE WESTERN DEMOCRAT.
Concord Female College, Statesville.

Mr.. EDITOR You doubt have good Female
Schools in your town, in which you are interested,
and which justly praised and paronlzed but this
is great country, wide enough for many such
Schools to live and flourish. The more the better
and SO will practically contradict Judge Kelly s
charge in late speech that he found the people OF
the South utterly Indifferent TO the cause of education
The School L speak of is justly enjoying good pro-
portion of patronage, and there is prospect of a
good number next term. 1t is under the management
of the Faculty who have had charge of it for
several years. We believe it is good place to
send young Lady any; the instruction is thorough
the discipline is parental, the charges low
the State of the country will permit and the moral
and religious influence is good. large number
have profcsscd relgi the last term. We hope 1t
will continue to do good for long time to come
NJ. A.
\ valued friend requests us to insert the following
also in reference to the School at Statesville:
"Another Session of the Concord Female College
closed on the Goth instant This Session has been
of special interest to ie Faculty, the pupils and
also to the patrons of the Institution. The quiet
noiseless government of School: the cheerfuness
health and happy social life of the young Ladies'
their diligence and success in study. and, above ALL
the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in many
hearts during many precious weeks, matters
for congratulaton, thankfulness and encouragement
on the part of pupils, teachers and patrons. They
tend greatly to strengthen the confidence of the
friends of the Institution in its excellence and
fulness No College in the country offers equal adj
vanages at so small cost, and its patrons have been
largely and generously INDUCED in regard to the
payment of their accounts. Extravaganza in dress
is neither countenanced nor needed.
Quite a number of recent graduates are now
cessfully employed Teachers in different portions
of the State. In a word, the Concord Female College
can be safely and warmly commended to all who have
daughters to educate. The prospects for the next
Session are very fattering
An OLD PATRON.
Mecklenburg county, Dec. 23d, 1867.
re- Petitions have been gotten ND in Charleston
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, Dec 2S.-Chief Justice Slough, of
New Mexico, was killed in a recountre with Capt.
Rynersow.
The receiving teller of the Bank of Boston is short
$4,000
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31

NEW JUDGE.-Gov. Worth and the Council of State
have appointed John F. POindexter of Stokes county,
Judge of the Superior Court, in place of Judge
Fowle, resigned MIR Poindexter can take the test
oath, and is capable of the Office
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31
City Residence for Sale.

On the 18th day Of January, 1863, by virtue of a
decree of the Court of Equity will sell to the highest
bidder the Public Square in Charlotte, that val
liable property known the late residence of NJ F.
Windle situated TryOn Street the Statesville
Railroad, fronting 3l0 feet said street and
tending $50 feet back.
Terms: $3.50 Cash, balance at months with in
terest from sale purchaser giving bond and security
Dec 80 1867. c. DOWD, c. NJ. L.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31
Latest News.
MARKETS.

New York, Dec. 2s.-eotton frmer ut l51 cents.
Gold 1881.
LIVERPOOL, Dec. os.-Cotton, Uplands q, Orleans
4 pence.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31

Bsa5" The day of Judgment not the end of the world
but when T. s. officials called upon to account to
their citizens for false Imprisonment during the
war, has already come 70 many. In the U. S. Court
at Knoxville Tenn, recently, citizen named Think
ham, obtained verdict against Gen. Steadman for
$4,000 for false Imprisonment and seizure of pro-
perty. And Mr. Smithson of Washington City, has
sued Mr. Stanton former Secretary of War; for false
imprisonment
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31
REMOVAL.

d. II. BYERLY has removed from Springs Corner
Buildingto the Basement Immediately opposite,
der the Mansion House. He has on hand a fine
sorment of Cooking and other Stoves, and Tin Ware
December 90 1867
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31

Dts" The Christmas Holidays passed off in this
city and vicinity without disturbance of any Sort
far have heard. Mayor Harris and the police
were prepared and ready to act promptly, but are
really gratitied know that they had little moth
ing to do The colored people assembled in con-
siderable numbers the streets, but no bad
Notwithstanding but good humor and good feel
ing seemed to prevail We think the negroes in this
section of the State better than any others in be-
haviour and good manners. There is great deal in
the way n person has been raised.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31

The OLD CHARLOTTE IIoTEL-As of the i'm
provcmcns of our growing little City, notice that
the Hotel so long and favorably known the
Charlotte Hotel, and formerly kept by that good old
man. Maj. Kerr has been repanted and fixed up in
side and out. and will be opened for the accommOda-
ti"n of the public by W. Hart who has leased the
premises. The Rooms have been thoroughly reno
waited and several mprov made in the building.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31

Near Statesville recently, Mr. John Steele, old
and respected citizen of Iredcll county.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31
A RARE CHANCE
To Save MOneV.

a KAKEi CHANCE
To Save Money.
We have just received stock of all kinds of
STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS,
Bought in the last few days, since the recent heavy
decline, which selling for less than the same
Goods in the Northern Cities early in the
We would especially call the attention of the Ladies
to our Stock of
Dress Goods, Furs, &c.
Give call before buying, will astOnsh
you at the low prices at which selling Goods.
BREM, BROWN g. CO.
December 30, 1867 2w
BREM, BROWN & CO.,
VIII move their
Hare Ware Stock
To Oates New Building, January LIST, 1868
December 80, 1867 3w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31

WELL SMD-The Raleigh Register, a Republican
paper, speaking of the DISTINGUISHING clause of the
Alabama Constitution, makes the following truthful
remark:
THE who casts his VOTE or gives his voice in
favor of the Acknowledgement Of thousands of intel
ligent white men, thus placing them in condition
of infcrority to. and dependence upon the enfran-
chiscd blacks, will the day, if he survives the
passions that rule the hour He cannot be actuated
by enlightened regard for the public welfare, but
by II spirit of blind hatred, low demag ogueism.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31

The MANSION HOUsE.-We have heretofore neg
lcced to notice the improvements made in this esab
hsEin"nt It, also. has been reprinted from top to
bottom, and presents very nice appearance. 1t is
.a' o the largest brick buildings in the State, and
- really an ornament to the city Mr. Bryant, the
manager of the House, will do his best to please and
accommodate those who patronize him
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31

Bsr Petitions have been gotten up in Charleston
praying Congress to make appropriation to enable
factors to assist planters.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31
GROCERIES.
LAST NOTICE.

All persons indebted to the undersigned by Note
Book Account earnestly requested to settle
Immediately / need money and must have il from
those who owe This is the last call intend TO
make on debtors through the newspapers.
Dec %, 1867. ]. n. MILLER, NJ d.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31
DIR. PRITCHARD.
TAX NOTICE.
PLANTATION FOR RENT.

desirable Plantation, capable of working about
six hands situated in good neighborhood, is offered
for Rent for the ensuing year. The place is in good
repair and there is comfortable dwelling house
it. Apply at this Office.
Dec %. 1867 2w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31

REEgH Within short time past, several newspapers
published in this State, have suspended publication.
The Wilmington Post Raleigh Progress, Washington
Index and Charlotte News suspended within the past
two weeks We sorry to report these things, but
know there is nothing but money that can keep a
newspaper going and if people don't pay the printer
the printer can't print newspapers. That's all.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-31

y COOP SIGN We see that Northern newspapers
and correspondents are denying that Gen. Hancock
had anything to do with the military murder of that
poor woman, Mrs. Surratt, beyond obeyng orders.
Even Gen. Butler has condemned her execution and
think the day is not far distant when every one.
from President Johnson down, who had hand in the
brutal affair, will meet the scorn of all humane and
christian people. If they had allowed the poor wo-
man enough time to make necessary arrangements
to die it would not have appeared cruel but that
was not permitted 1t is good sign to decent
people trying to wash their hands of the dirty affair.