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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-29
1FoR THE WESTERN DEMocRAr.1
Agricultural Club.

For the promotion of the Agricultural interests of
our community the farmers of Providence, Mecklen-
burg county, met at the Store of Mr. J. E. Sample and
organized Club, Providence Farmers Club elected
officers, consisting of President Vice-President,
Secretary and Treasurer, adopted Constitution and
Bye-Laws for the government of the Society. The
aim Of the organization is the collection and dssem
nation of agricultural information among the mem
bers, and by every possible means to advance our
farming interests Each member is expected to sub
scribe for at least agricultural paper and try one
experiment to be accurately reported The meetings
of the Club monthly, when subjects relating to
the farm are discussed
The officers elected are C Kuykendal, President:
Grier, Vice-President; S Reid, Secretary; f
Sample, Treasurer; L Vail, II NJ Parks, NJ
Stitt, Executive Committee.
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In this city the Goth inst, Mrs. Catharine A.
Harris, aged AZ years, wife of Samuel A. Harris,
Esq, Mayor of Charlotte. Mrs. Harris quiet,
unassuming christian, consistent member of the
Presbyterian Church. and by numerous acts of char
ity and genteness of disposition, did much good in
this community. She bore her protraeted sickness
with patience and resignation, and died calmly and
peacefully in expectation of rest beyond the grave,
undisturbed by sickness, sorrow, pain and death:
1.-The memory of the good is precious
In this county, the 23d inst Matte Annah,
daughter of the late J. Newell Ross, aged years.
months and % days.
In this county on the 18th inst Mr. Hugh keenan,,
a native of Ireland but resident of this county for
many years, in the seth year of his age
In Bennettsvlle, S. c.. Sunday the Goth inst,
Rev. Tracy r. Walsh, ia member of the S. c. Con-
ference aged about 60 years. He active and
influential Minister of the Methodist Church for many
years past, and by his fine talents energy and in
dustry accomplished much good. OF truth it may
be said of him, she good man.
On the 2lst instant, Mrs Simms wife of Capt.
R NJ Smms, of Lancaster District, S. C.
Near Satesville, the 18th instant, Mrs Elizabeth
Shuford wife of Mr. Philip Shuford in the 63d year
Of her age Mrs Shuford had been consist ent and
worthy member of the Presbyterian Church in States
vile for near thirty years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-29


WASHINGTON ITEMs.-Treaties have been
made with the Camanche and Kiowa Indians and
prospects good for peace with the other tribes.
There were seven deaths on the Potomac yes
terday, from malignant Asiatic cholera
Returns from 81 counties in California make
the success of Sprague and Fitzgerald, Demo
Gratis, certain.
The matter of the Georgia University was
presented to the President, who referred it
to Grant, and he referred it to Gen. Pope
Neither the President nor Gen. Grant will take
any responsibility in District matters, beyond
reference to the commanders
Speaker Colfax, in speech at Cooper Isssti-
tute, advocated impeachment, and Grant as the
Radical nominee. .-r ..s. ...-
The trial of John I'll. Surratt has been printed
at the Government printing Office at Washing
ton. 1t comprises two large volumes illegal size)
of more than 700 pages each, 1t is not for sale
R9T District Attorney Chandler has notified
Charles OConor that the government will be
ready to proceed with the trial Of Jefferson Davis
at the session of the United States Circuit Court
in Richmond, commencing ON the 10Th of No
vember, unless postponement is procured by
Daviss counsel.
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Viii. Char. & Ruth. Railroad.

The annual meeting of the Stockholders in this
COmpapy held at LincOlnton Wednesday last.
gentleman 4yho present furnishes with a
short statement of the business transacted
DR.. W Miller acted President of the meeting.
and 7 Alderman and J NJ Hutchinson Secretaries.
The Report of the President and Directors made a
favorable exhibit of the affairs and prospects of the
Company Its credit represented to be equal to
that Of any similar corporation in the South.
1t was resolved to propose to the Western n c..
Railroad Company joint survey of a route from
Morganton to the nearest point the Tennessee
line-said TO be about GO mies-and if the PROPOSE
ton not acceded to, then this company to have
the survey made 1t has the privilege of connecting
with the Western Extension at any point it pleases.
The following Board of Directors elected for
the ensuing year:
r Fl Cowan, S J Person, r s French, J d Taylor
of Wilmington; Fl W Guion, 4 Mcdowell, of Bla-
den; W Steele of Richmond S W Cole of Arson ;
S Wakup of Union Nj Hutchinson of Mecklen-
burg; c Henderson of Lincoln; Honesty of
cleveland 4 q Logan of Rutherford.
The only change made in the old Board was the
election of NJ Hutchinson in place of E. Nye Hutch-
r. II. Cowan was reelected President, and the
other officers reelected.
The salary of the President was fixed at $4,000 in
specie
1t was ordered that, in future, only stockholders
who have paid up their stock in full shall be repre-
scented in the meetings of the company.
The next annual meeting will be held in Whining
ton in October, 1868.
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The Election.

We publish the Order of Gen. Candy for an Elec-
ton in this State the 18th and Doth of November
1t viii be that the eightynine counties of the
State have been arranged into seventy-one Districts
and the 100 delegates apportioned to these Districts
according to population.
Gen. Candy has made some alterations i'm the al
lotment of delegates since the Order first issued
We publish it as corrected.
Another Order directs that Registration Boards
meet the 9th of November and continue in session
five days, for the final Revision of registration lists
The Wilmington Journal, in referring to the ap-
portionment and election, remarks:
1.-THE alotmens seem to be fairly adjusted, and
we hardly think there can be any just for
plant In view of the approach of the election
and of the relative strength of the various counties
being known. IT becomes interesting investigation
to anaiyze the relative voting strength of the
races in this State. The official registry has not all
been received, seventy-fve out of the eighty-nine
counties being all from which there official re-
turns. From Eight others sufficient has been heard
to know about what the result is. From the other
six, viz: Allegheny, Cherokee, Macon, Watauga,
fadkin and Mitchell, in which there upwards of
three thousand white voters and hardly as many
hundred negro voters, have not been heard from.
All of these counties, however will give large white
majorities.
1t will be found that there will be about 165 900
persons registered in the State of which the whites
will have q 900 majority. OF the eghty-nne
ties the whites will have ma jorites in seventy-two
and the negroes in seventeen, viz: BERTHE, Chowan,
Caswe, Craven, Edgecombe Granville, Green, Hert-
ford, Halifax, Jones, Lenoir, New Hanover, North
ampton, Perquimans, Pitt, Pasquotank and Warren.
1t will require 1850 votes to entitle county to
delegate and it is upon this allotment to the several
counties has been made. OF the one hundred and
twenty delegates fixed by law, of which the COnven
ton viii be composed, sixteen of the seventeen
ties with negro ma oritics will send thirty-onc dele
gates Pasquotank voting with Camden, the district
mas white majority
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MARRIED..

In Union county, On the 18th inst, by G d Broom,
Esq, Mr. A. w. Richards to Mrs s. Richards.
AT the residence of the officiating Minister, in
Rowan County, on the 9th inst, by the Rev.
Watts, Mr. A NJ Walker to Miss Anna S Mcpherson.
In Cabarrus county, the 9Th inst, by the Rev.
Pharr, Mr. Richard Hunter, of Meckenburg,
to Miss Maggie Cannon.
In Burke county, Mr. James NJ Dowdy of Iredell,
to Miss Celia Erwin.
In York District, on the 18th inst, Mr. William
Sturgis to Miss Martha Jane Roach. Also, on the
1lth inst, Mr. John Wilson Miss Isabella Black
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-29

The LAST PRISONER TO BE RELEASED
We are truly gratifed to learn that there is a
prospect of the early release of Lieutenant J. G.
Braine, of the late Confederate Navy, who has
been, since the close of the war, and is now a
prisoner in Fort Delaware. Lieutenant Braine
has never had trial, and it is understood that
he will be released upon parole, and when his
case is called Mol Pros. will be moved by the
District Attorney the District in which he
may be indicted Thus at length justice will be
melted out to a man who is not whit more gull
ty than any one who espoused the "lost cause, -
but who has by concentration Of circumstances,
been made to bear Imprisonment and suffering to
this late day.-Chdrleston Courier.
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TFoR THE WESTERN DEMOCRAT.
Lf0 0h'n
List of Amendments

OF the 'Methodist Conference, held at Union Chapel
Burke county, N. c., Oct. 3, 1867
O. Holton, President Marlborough Circuit, J L
Giles W Smith Guilford Circuit, James Houser
Davidson Circuit, n Robins; Surry Circuit, to be
supplied; Forsyth Circuit, Solomon Long; Yadkin
Circuit, to be supplied; Iredell Circuit Dr. Thomas
NJ Carr Wilkes Circuit, Benjamin Weesner Cald-
well Circuit Nj Hoyle; Catawba Circuit and Neck
lenburg Mission, NJ Nolen, A Higgins, H S
Proctor cleveland Circuit, A Hunt; Burke Circuit,
J H Brindle; Mitchell Circuit, r r Brookshir; Bun
combe Circuit to be supplied.
Next Conference to be held at Bakersvile, Mitchell
county, first Sunday of October, 1868.
This Conference organized May 10th, 1867,
and now has more than 800 members, whites and
two or three Missions for the colored population.
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NEW FAMILY GROCERY,

(Nert Door to Bren, BroUn Co $ Dry Good Store,
Where will be kept constantly on hand full supply
of choice Family Groceries, consisting in part of
Sugar and Coffee, of all grades; fine Molasses and
Syrups; fresh shore Mackerel, Rice, Tea, Crackers
Soda, Spice, Pepper, Ginger, Mace, Maccaroni,
Pickles. Casups, Candles, Candies, Powder and Shot
Percussion Caps, Wooden Ware of every description,
Nails of all sizes, sc &c.
FINE FAMILY FLOUR, CORN, NEAL,
Peas and fresh Butter constantly on hand. Highest
Cash price paid for all kinds of Country Produce.
We respectfully solicit share of the public patron
age. Give us a trial
W. W. GRIER. J. J. SIMS. W. ALEXANDER.
October g. 1867.
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Timely Oryiers.
District, has issued the following excellent orders:
MurT.Ry posT or RAIrIGH \

Coi bom1ord, the commandment OF the halelkn
District has issued the following excellent orders:
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY Posr OF RALEIGH,
RALEIGH, n c., Oct. p, 1867
The attention of Sherifs, magistrates, and other
civil officers of the counties comprising this post Is
invited to the fact that evil disposed persons i'm
posing themselves upon the community of various
places of this command particularly in the country
authorized agents of the government the State,
thus creating much mischief by deceiving, robbing
and committing Outrages upon the ignorant and un-
protected under this assumed authority, thus fomen-
ting civil dscord and misleading parties in the COM
mission of acts in violation of good order and public
tranquility.
organizations of white colored persons bearing
arms intended to be armed, not belonging to the
military naval forces of the United States, un-
authorized. and will not be allowed to assemble, pa
rade, patrol, drill, make arrests exercise any
authority. This viii not be construed to prohibit
the lawful enrolment of the militia" Attention is
invited to general orders, No. T. headquarters de-
partment Of the South, Charleston, S. c September
LIST, 1866.
Sheriffs magistrates and other civil officers whose
duty is to preserve order and maintain the laws
and existing orders of the department and district
will give particular attention this matter and take
necessary measures break the organizations and
practices alluded to, and far as possible, bring
the offenders to punishment.
BY order of Colonel J. V. BoMFORD.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-29

THE CHARLOTTE DEMOCRAT.-This favorite e1-
change comes to this week in an entire new dress
and much improved. The Charlotte Democrat is an
old. wcl-estabshed paper, alive to the interest of
its section and the welfare of the entire State. and
whatever course it adops in the trying political
ordeal through which passing, it is controlled
by honest convictions and firm adherence to prin-
ciples, which commands the respect equally of those
who differ as those who agree Wilmington Journal
We but feel complimented at the manner
in which several of our contemporaries have spoken
of US, but we do not copy what friends of the
Wilmington Journal say merely for the purpose of
exhibiting it to readers, but because want to
take occasion to claim that that paper does moth
ing more than justice in ascrbing honest and good
intentions TO our political And we appre-
cate what the Journal says of highly because
have differed with that paper to the best policy
to adopt in the present unsettled and uncertain
diton of affairs. In fact within the past eight years
have differed with what appeared to be a large
majority of the voters of this State and occasionally
received a remonstranee in the way of ''sop my pa
per- &C., and then, again. word of encouragement
from old subscriber who has stood by Through
thick and thin.
We have made it a rule through life not to impugn
CHE motives of any unless the evidence I'M
srstakable; and while claim the privilege of en-
pertaining such views please about public mat
ters willing that others shall do likewise. 1t
is business to advance the views and give such
advice to the public may think best cacula ed
10 promote the public welfare, and also convince
others, if can, of the of their But
have long since learned not to become much ex-
ercised political questions, and we have deter
mined to take it easy in these exciting and trying
times. May be, if the world lasts long enough
everything will get right. And then ..how happy
BE all shall be-"
bout despair of the Republic-don't get discour-
aged-but if we ever become ofice-seeker believe
that tho end is nigh.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-29
Soluble Pacific GuanO.

We gratifed 20 learn that Hutchinson. Bur-
roughs Go. are selling large quantities of Feri-
lizers, this FALL to the Farmers of the surrounding
country.
The following certificate from the Rev. ]. Rumple
gentleman we'll known about here gives an en-
couraging result from the use of Soluble Pacific
Guano:
SALISBURY, n. c., Oct. 15 1867.
This will certify that the undersigned purchased
of l.. Nye Hutchinson 4 Co., last Fall, barrel of
Soluble Pacific Guano which applied to about
! acres of land. sown in Wheat The yield was
twenty and half bushels of good Wheat.
J. RUMBLE.
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

On Thursday, the 2lst day of November next, and
succeeding days. until finished, will SELL at the late
residence of James II. Davis deceased to the highest
bidder, a credit of six months, the purchaser
giving bond and security, all the
PERSONAL PROPERTY
Belonging to said Estate, comprising of the
finest Mules, Horses Mich and Stock Cattle, Sheep
and Hogs to be found in the State-among them
pair of Carriage Horses and Carriage. Also, Cotton
Corn, Wheat, Oats, Farming Utensils, Wagons
Household and Kitchen Furniture, and many articles
not named. NJ. L. DAVIS Admir-
By F. S. DEWoLFE Attorney for Administrator.
October %, 1867 4w
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SuspenSiOn of a Judge,

We stated last week that Judge Aldrch of South
Carolina, refused to hold Courts in accordance with
the military orders of Gen. Candy For thus doing
what he considered proper regard for his oath he
was removed by General Candy. The Judge at
Barnwell Court House. in retiring from the Bench,
made the following farewell remarks:
Gentlemen In forced obedience to the COM
mand of Brevet Major General Ed r. s. Candy,
lay down my Office for the present. Personally
feel no modification at this indignity, because
it has been put upon ME for the Conscientious
discharge OF my constitutional duty. | did not
receive my office from him. or from any power
which he represents, and he has no right to re-
move me- But it almost breaks my heart to
witness the humiliation of this proud old State,
we all love so well, in my poor person. Be of
good cheer, it is only for time. | see the dawn
of brighter day. The great heart of the
American people beats true to constitutional
liberty The time is at hand when we will be
relieved from the tyranny and insolence of mill
tary despotism ....
Gentlemen of the jurics, for the present fare
well; but if God spares my life, / will yet pre-
side in this Court South Carolina Judge, whose
ermipe is unstained.
My brethren of the Bar, be patient; be loyal
to the constitution; be true to yourselves.
Mr. Clerk, as / am not permitted to perform
any judicial act, you and the Sheriff will issue
to the Jurors their pay certificates ifthe Judge
had not attended, 1853 s,s+ - n
Mr. Sheriff, let the court stand adjourned
while the voice OF justice is stif1ed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-29
Artificial Fertilizers.

A friend has banded us a letter from gentleman
at the North the subject of fertilizers, enclosing
receipt for making a manure which is said to please
those who have used it. We make an extract from
the letter and give the recipe for making the fert
izer alluded 49,
New YoRK, Sept. Is, 1867.
Cheap fertilizers is subject of great Importance
farmers especially those remote from market and
with whom the expense of freight is a large item.
The following mi xture has been used with satisfactory
results and the larger portion of this composition
can be obtained on near every farm, we hope our
friends will try it. The articles required to make
ton told will cost from 1o 20 dollars in
market, and these constitute only about onefourth
the weight its value in the economy of cost will be
apparent.
DIREcTIoNs-First gather into pile to dry, any
quantity of swamp muck, or any rich black earth
When dry measure off barrels into separate pile
and add the following previously dissolved in barrel
of water, viz: half bushel common salt, 60
pounds Sulphate Ammonia, and 40 pounds Nitrate
Soda. Then add one barrel Wood Ashes, one barrel
ground Plaster Paris and barrel ground
bones. Mix all ccH together and in the same way
q Peruvian Guano.''
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Administrators Notice.
LAND FOR SALE

As Administrator of W. A. Bell, deceased, will
sell Thursday the 2st day of November the Plan
ration near Prosperity Church. on Mallard Creek,
Mecklenburg county, containing about Eighty Acres
There is good Dwelling and out-houses ON the
premises. Also, his interest in the Home tract on
Clark's Greek The sale will be at the Malard
Greek place. Terms made known on day Of SALE
All persons indebted to the estate Of the deceased
must make settlement, and those having claims
against it must present them within the time pre-
scribed by law this notice will be pleaded in bar
of their recovery. ..t....t gss.s
J. c. BELL, Administrator.
October %, 1867 4tpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-29

UNCLE THADDEUs SPEAKS AGAIN.-The Philadel-
phia Post gives the following from private
letter from Hon. Thad. Stevens:
Sick as l am, take this occasion to thank God
for our late defeat. The Republicans have been act
ing Il cowardy part, and have met a coward fate
We presume this is intended to urge the Republican
congressman to more ultra measures when Congress
meets again. The Confederates did bad job when
they burnt Mr. Stevens Iron Works in Pennsylvania.
H. feels the fire yet.
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New Advertisements.

Administrators Sale-M Davis, Admir-
Hardware and Removal-Brem, Brown Co.
New Family Grocery W Grier Co.
Gold and CapPer Land for sale-Cyrus Lemmond
Land for SALE Bell, Admir-.
candy Mandatory, Toys, &c.-D NJ Rigler.
Capt E Cochrane with Sinclair.
Molasses, Salt, Rope, &c-Worth Daniel, vii
mington.
Grocery and Provision Store-Alex Berryhill.
Mecklenburg House, w Groot
Dentistry-Dr VIM Carr.
Wilmington Morning Star-W Bernard, Editor.
Lager Beer-M Number
China, Glass, Crockery, Dry Goods, &c-Jas Harry
&Co
Important Public Notice-H Emanuel
Carriages and Busgies-J Trotter.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-29

UNION SUPERIOR CoURT.-The Fall Term of this
Court was held last week-Judge Little presiding
and W. P. Caldwell, ESQ.,, Solicitor. There was nc
capital case before the Court-most of the time was
occupied with ARRAY and larceny cases.
Judge Little, at time, decided to grant judg-
ments for debts contracted previous to December,
1860, and where the tenth had not been paid, and
some so or GO cases disposed of; but after
wards the Judge changed his opinion and ordered
all such cases to lie over
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GOLD AND COPPER LAND
For Sale.

offer for sale tract of Land Goose and Crook
ed Creeks in Union county, containing Fourteen
Hundred Acres which are valuable Mineral
Mines. This tract is divided into three Plantations,
adjoining each other and each has good improve
menfs in the way of Dwelling, >outhouses, &C.
The lands in a high state of cultivation, ana
for gold and "copper" well adapted to the cultivation
of Cotton, Wheat, Corn, SC. -.s4 ~. st.sss
ALSO, three other separate tracts containing
about Seven Hundred Acres the waters Of Crook
ed and Duck Greeks, in said county. This Land -
peculiarly valuable for its gold veins-three Mines
having already been opened and worked, producing
worth from one to ten dollars per bushel
For further particulars, address me at Stevens
Mill p. o., Union county, N. c., or call ON me in
person. CYRUS Q. LEMMOND.
October %. 1867 If Ief
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CHARLOTTE MARKET, October %, 1857.


Cotton-The cotton market although very irregu-
lar during the week, has shown upward tendency
at the close. We quote Middling to-day Saturday
at l4a exclusive of the tax Sales Tor the week 740
bales.
Flour is very scarce and has advanced-we quote
from wagons S. IS to Sc per sack Of 100 pounds.
Corn 80 cents to 81 for new 81 to 81 Is for old.
Wheat 81 rs to 50, as to quality. Peas 90cts to 81.
Bacon-The demand for Bacon has considerably
abated we quote hog round from wagons at Ito 173
cents: Baltimore Bacon is selling from stores at II
to 221 cents. Lard, Is to 20 cent?. as
Butter, 25 to 30 cents Chickens, 20 to 30 centss
Eggs 20 to 25 cents.
Liverpool Salt, So 25 per sack.
Corn whskey, 50 25 to 81 50per gallon.
Molasses, 10 cents to 81 per gallon by retail.
Country Tanned Leather-Sole Leather, S5 10 40
cents Upper Leather, 60 cents; Harness Leather,
40 cents.
Dry Hides, 10 TO l23 cents; Green Hides, 6tos
cents,
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CANDY MANUFACToRY.-A great many people in
this section love .'sweet things and consequently a
good deal of money is sent North for Candy By
keeping the money here and paying it to Charlotte
mandatory, the whole community will feel the bene
fit. Dallas NJ. Rigler, in Granite Row, manufactures
good Candy ever made anywhere He
employs man who understands the business, and if
retail dealers will call at Rigers and examine the
specimens, feel that they will give him their
orders instead of sending North. He informs that
he can sell at New York cost and freight.