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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01

In Mobile, Ala, on the 23d ult. from the effects
of wounds inflicted by knife, Mr. Windle, re-
Gently resident of this city.
In Fayetteville, on the goth ult., Mr. John Fl Hall,
aged soyears. He was one Of the Oldest merchants
of the place
In Chapel HILL the goth ult, Miss Susan G.
Battle daughter of Judge Battle, in the 38th year
of her age.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01

Politics IN NORTH CARoLINA.-We have
been looking over our State exchanges of the
past two or three weeks for the purpose of post
ing ourself in North Carolina news, and We &C.
greet to find that politics is creating considerable
feeling and occupying a great deal of attention.
What is the use of always being in a ''rumpus"
about reconstruction. The best way is to keep
cool, and let what is to come to pass come as
speedily as possible. If everybody would refuse
to hold an Office what a glorious peaceable time
we should have.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01


VIRGINIA BANKs.-Judge Parker, of the
Circuit Court of the State, las sendered decis
ion that the old Banks making assignments un.
der the act of February, 1866, cannot give pref:
erence to any class of creditors; that note hol-
dsrs aud depositers stand upon perfect equal.
ty. Deposits of Confederate money are to be
treated as debts of the bank, to the extent Of
the value at the time of deposit.
MATTERS IN BANKRUPTCY.-Nod debt Gre
ated by bankrupt while acting in any 6ducia'
~ character can be discharged under the bank.
rupt law, but such debt may be proved with
others, aud the dividend will be credited on ao-
count.
A person applying for the benefit of the bank
rupt law cannot obtain discharge from his
debts if he has lost any part of his estate 10
gaining within four months Of the filing of the
application.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01

u 1t seams to be generally understood that
the elections in all the Southern States will be
held the first Monday in November. Wash
ington correspondent says:
The President and Gen. Grant had con-
sultatnn on this subject few days ago. They
agreed that under the reconstruction Is neither
the Executive nor the General in Oh ef has any
control authority elections or registration
in the military districts: but it is understood
they have agreed on the propriety of holding
elections the same day. and that it would be
advisable to suggest the same to the Generals
commanding. not in the shape of an order. how
ever, but an advisory communication, which
Gen. Grant was expected to send.'
JOHN RoBINsoN's GREAT SHow.-The Show
man has arrived and with him the pictures to
represent the performance to be given in this
place on the 18th inst This will be an mpor-
tant occasion to great many people in COM
munity, particularly the young portion. Imme-
diately beseiged by the eager looks of his young
friends, he was forced to answer tho 1901 ques-
tions relative to his calling. When will the show
be here Which road is it coming in by Are
you Mr. Robinson J With a Catalogue of inqu-
ries more easily thought of than written. were
answered with much blandness To the intense
satisfaction and excitement of the school-freed
urchlns The next important step was FASTING
up of the hand bills. They are indeed very bold
and clear representations, and this fact probably
was the cause of numerous ..b-rd' of older men
following the pictures around.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01

I@It is said that there are more negro votes
registered in Louisiana, than there are negroes
of all sexes and ages in the State.
The Mormons in Utah are becoming more
violent 10 their declarations Of hostity to the
United States government, and assert that they
will maintain polygamy at all hazards.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01

BOIL WORM.-Mr Baxter II. Moore of this
vicinity, showed US on Saturday last cotton
bolls that had been badly damaged by the worm,
and we regret to learn that the prospect for con-
siderable damage to the cotton crop is threaten
ing. The worm appeared in this section within
the past two weeks.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01
ORDER IN REGARD TO TAXES.
Gen. Candy has issued the following order:
HEADQUARTERS ID MILITARY DrsrRIcr !
Charleston, s. C. Sept. 81, 1867. !

Gen. Candy has issued the following order:
HEADQUARTERS ID MILITARY DrsrRIcr,
Charleston, s. C Sept. 81, 1867.
General Orders, No. 90.
!. Nunerous and well-founded representations
having been made that illegal and oppressive taxes
have been imposed in different sections of the States
of North and South Carolina it is ordered that the
collection OF taxes be suspended in the following
cases:
First. Whenever any tax is, or shall be, imposed
-otherwise than under the authority of the Gov
erumeIt of the United States-which, by the terms
OF the Act imposing the same, or by the action of
the public authorities hereunder, shall apply to any
property or right parted with, any transaction
made and completed, prior to the adoption of the
Act authorizing the same.
Second. Whenever the power of Congress to regu-
late commerce with foreign nations, and among the
several States, impugned by the imposition of taxes
discriminating in commercial transactions, in favor of
resident citizens and against the citizens of foreign
nations or of other States of the United States.
ihird. whenever any tax is or shall hereafter be
imposed, for the purpose of discharging any obi
CATION contracted in aid and furtherauce of the
bellion against the government aad authority of
the Unitec States or to reimburse the public treas
ury, or any local body, or public officer, other
person, for any expenditure account of any such
obligation or pretended obligation.
IL. Commanding Officers of Posts are authorized
to suspend the collection of any tax embraced in
paragraph !! reporting their action, the grounds
and all proofs relating thereto, to these Headquar-
tiers. -
By command of Bvt. Maj Gen. Ed. R. s. CAxBY
Louis V. CAzIARc, Aid-de-Camp.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01
Mutilated Currency.

Mutilated Greenbacks, National Bank Notes and
Fractional Currency bought liberal terms, at the
CITY BANK OF CHARLOTTE, Trade Street.
September 30, S67.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01

D6- A gracious Revival of Religious senti-
ment has been exhibited at DR.. Morrison 8
Church, near Castinia Grove. $50 have joined
the Church and the services have been protrac-
ted, under the Illustrations Of the Rev. DR.
Noll-Lincolnton Courier
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01

A la~yer had bis portrait taken in his favor
lite attitude standing with bis hands in his
pockets at would resemble him more closely, -
said nm acquaintance, "if he had his hands in
somebody %Iss's pockei"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01

F We find that the opinion prevails at the
North among business and working men gener-
ally. that the late Amnesty Proclamation of
President Johnson conferred the right to register
and vote on thuse who excluded by the Re-
construction Acts. Having been absent from
home Is days, not posted as to the ex-
preston of opinion here in the South. But it is
certainly an error to suppose that the President
intended by that proclamation to interfere with
the qualification of voters fixed by law of Con-
greSs. We believe it has been given out by
authority that the President did not mean to en-
franchise any who DISTINGUISHED. but merely
refers all such to the Courts, if they want to test
their rights. Rather poor comfort. Who is
willing to stand law suit on the subject
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01

SOUTHERN TRADE.--New York is crowded
with Southern merchants buying their Fall and
Winter stocks. The few days that we staid in
New York saw about one hundred North
Carolina merchants in the city. The New York
people don't to be afraid that the property
of Southern men will be con6scated.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01

UNION CoUNTY.-We learn that some diff
Guilty occurred in Union county last week be-
tween the Sheriff aud parties who resisted his
authority. 1t seems that a negro from
abroad has recently went tn that county and been
behaving badly. He carried concealed weapons
and had been drilling the negroes in military
companies The Sheriff ordered by the
commander of this District to arrest him, which
he did, when a mob of blacks and whites
released the prisoner from the hands of the
Sheriff by force. Whereupon, Capt. Lazelle
promptly sent detachment of soldiers to the
county and arrested the persons concerned in
interfering with the Sheriff Some four or five
white men and as many negroes were brought to
this place aud confined in Jail. They deserve
and IL" doubt will receive severe punishment.
The trial of these persons was commenced at
Headquarters on Saturday last
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01
Cars are run through without breaI


Between Petersburg and Raleigh, Charlotte. Colds
boro, Wilmington &c, &c. This Inland Line pos
sesses many advantages over a Sea Route. Marine
risk is small and insurance is comparatively moth
ing. The Wharf of Powhatan Steamers being sit
uated in the very centre of the great Shipping Dis
trct of Baltimore, renders ii convenient TO shippers
and drayage is very small.
Great attention paid to consignments of Cotton,
Corn, Wheat, Rosin, &C., &c. All produce for
warded at the lowest possible rates.
EE2S~ To insure transportation over this Inland
Fast Line, mark all goods, whether Northward
Southwark bound, .Via Petersburg"
Bas~ Freight landed in Baltimore day following
delivery to the Steamers.
Through Receipts are given and fxed rate per 100
pounds guaranteed both ways.
ESS- Rates in every low as via Bay Line
and Portsmouth to and from Baltimore, Philadelphia
and New York.
N. B.-with regard to last named points, freight
is forwarded to and fron Petersburg by Philadelphia
and New York Steamers.
For rates and all further information, apply to
any Freight Agent on the Line, or at the
OFFICE OF THE PowHATAN STEAMBOAT Co.,
80 Light st. Wharf BALTIMORE.
J. BRANDT, Jr., President Powhatau Steamboat Go
R. B. PEGRAM. Supt Petersburg Railroad.
A. B. ANDREWS, Sup't Raleigh CASTOR Railroad.
JAMES ANDERSON, Supt North Carolina Railroad.
c. BOUKNIGHT, Sup't c. Il s. c. Railroad
s. L. FREMONT, Sup't Wilm'n Weldon Railroad.
J. V. JORDAN, Acting Master Trans. Atlantic and
N. G. Railroad.
WIN. MRAE, supt Wilmington and Manchester
Railroad.
September 30, 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01

YELLOW FEvER.-Mobile, Sept. 27.-Nine
cases of yellow fever were reported for the "a
hours ending at O. clock yesterday evening.
There were FIVE the day before.
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 27.-The interments
from the fever for the "a hours ending at 6
this morning were II.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01

REGISTRATION IN NORTH CAROLINA
The Raleigh Standard gives the following 6g-
ures and estimates Of registered voters 10 this
State:
'eThe aggregate returns from 81 counties
foot up 103, 299. There will probably be 5000
more added to these 81 counties, making 1O8,-
299. The Counties to be heard from are An
son, Ashe, Allegheny, BERTHE, Buncombe, Cam
den, Columbus, Cherokee, Gates, Greene, Hyde,
Iredell, Jones, jackson, Martin, Montgomery,
Macon, Mitchell, Onslow, Perquimans, Rock
ingham, Stsnly, Pennsylvania, Union, Wash
ing:on, Watausa, Yadkin and Yaney-28. Our
estimate for these % Counties is FL 600 whites,
and 1900 colored. Adding 5000 whites aud
1000 colored, yet to be returned for the 81
Counties, and the above figures for the remain
ing % Counties, the result would be as follows:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01

CASTOR COUNTY.-A friend gives US the COM
plete registered vote of CASTOR follows ::
Whites 1909, blacks 45O-white majority $50.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01

FRosT.-On Tuesday morning. Sept. 24th. We
heavy frost between Baltimore aud Wash
ington City.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01

e The population of Wilmington, N. c., i.
estimated at from fifteen to eighteen thousand.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01

PARDONED.-WarrenL Lilly, coored, convicted
at the Fall Term of Martin COUNTY Superior Court
of larceny. and sentenced to six months imprson-
ment at hard labor was to day pardoned by Gov.
Worth Raleigh Progress, 26M.
We are not disposed to say or do anything for
the mere purpose of injuring Gov. Worth, but we
must protest against the pardon of such criminals
as mentioned in the above paragraph. Thieving
and rascality is on the increase, and honest peu-
pie are the sufferers But how hope for
a change for the better when our Governor re-
leases r"gues from punishment! Good disposed,
honest people want the sentences of our Courts
executed. and we repeat that protest against
the Governors interference in turning rngues
loose On the public.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01
Health for the Southern Invalid,

Health Tor the SOutherh Invalid,
Found in the use of KAY'S wORDSELLS vegs-
table Restorative Pills, imported by
A. H. WIN & co.
These Pills supercede the use of Blue Mass, Gallo
mel and all dangerous medicines are most effective
in Chills and Fever and will renew and iuvgorate
the body. As we have been DISTINGUISHED by the
Yankees let in turn disfanchise all Yankee trash
medicines and Yankee nostrums.
This Medicine be had at DR.. Scarr's and
Walker Brothers, Charlotte, and at DR.. G. b.
Powlson's, Salisbury, and of A. II. ERWIN,
Sept 80, 1867. Lincolnton.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01

MEXICAN BRrrALIrY Mexico city press
announce the arrival of MaA imiians body, and
its departure for the coast. This is untrue, it
has not yet left Queretaro. His remains have
been most shamefully treated. The coffin was
placed in a filthy, dark tolega, and all who de-
sired had free access. The glass cover was bro
ken, his beard and hair cut off and sold, as well
as pieces of his blood-covered garments, and no
one would recognise in the contents of the coffin
the body Of the murdered Maximiian.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01

BUYING UP CONFEDERATE BoNDs.-Tbe
N Y. Tribune has the following in its Wash
lngton correspondence
Trustworthy news from New Orleans is re-
ceived to the effect that it is learned that one
of the largest brokers Of that city has purchased
f265, 900 of eight per cent Confederate bonds
of the issue of 1861, and 100000 of the issue
of 1868, to fill an order from the North or
from Europe. The prices paid are not known;
but it is thought that this is part of the sum
of million in Confederate eight per cents ad-
vertised for 10 the National Intelligencer Of a
recent date. 1t might ensue that, in the set
Element of the Alabama and other claims be-
tween the United States and the Government
Of Great Britain and France, the two latter
should take the ground which ours has repeat
eddy assumed-viz: that the rebeIlous States
were never out of the Union, and corollary
that the parent government is responsible for
the damages which they have committed. The
officers of the bank here, advertising for these
bonds, state that request was made on them
by some parties 10 Europe for number of the
notes, which they wished merely for curiosi-
~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01
Said! Salt!! SaItl!!

Direct from Liverpool now landing Ex-Barque
panama" t#
n nAA LARGE FULL SACKS LIVER
EsV~D POOL GROUND SALT, for sale
in lots from Wharf as landed very lowest market
price by o. G. PARSLEY Il CO.,
Sept. 80, 1867 2w Wilmington, N. @.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01
MARKETS.

New YORK, Sept 27.-Cotton lower. Sales
1000 bales at p cents. Corn, Western mixed,
$l,27 and 81 80. Gold 81 ,43s.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01

THE EXPECTED CHANGE.-Washington letter
writer's know very little than other people
about public affairs. but nasmuch as newspaper
readers attach some importance to their sayings,
we give the following from the pen of one of the
professed prophets
ut is very certain that the political news from
different States is very unfavorable to the Re-
publicans. New York is going for the opposition.
Pennsy lvana will go Democratic. and even in
Ohio, though the Radicals may elect Governor,
it is now confidently expected that they will be
in minority in the Legislature and thus lose
the election of Senator. The corruption, which
exists everywhere in Government, State, munich
pal and local officers. has become great and
taxation is becoming burdensome, that people
are becomming frightened. They are being
aroused to the conviction that it is necessary to
protect their property before they entirely
stripped of it, In OHIO the negro question has
its influence, There has been a considerable in
hux of blacks into that State. and they
wish the blacks to rule there than they intend
that the Coolies and Cinnamon shall partic ipate
in the government in California. The question
of races has settled the election there. 1t will
have its effect in other States"
We shall soon see whether these predictions
true or not. If the elections result as pre-
dicted. cannot see how they are to benefit u.s.
Republican majority in the present Congress-
and it must be remembered that Congress makes
the laws which affects the South Besides,
have no assurance or promise even that the OPP
ponents of the Republican party at the North. if
they succeed in getting into power, will repeal
existing laws. In fact, before change in the
Congress possibly be effected. the Recon
sruction laws will be complied with by the South
ern States. for they cannot afford to wait two or
three years for change in Northern sentiment
The present unsettled condition of the country
is ruinaus interests. and is seriously felt by
both blacks and whites.
E. ]. HALE & Son OF New YoRK.-No
southern man ought to 60 to New York without
calling on E. j. Hale g. Son, Is Murray street.
formerly publishers of the Fayetteville OBJ
server). If he does not want to buy Books or
Stationery, he can find southern newspapers at
their store, and will meet cordial welcome. In
addition to selling books. stationery. &C.. the
Messrs. Hale publish books. Being thoroughly
acquainted with their business, they sell on
reasonable terms any house in New York.
We were grai6ed to learn that their business is
increasing. We hope the managers of southern
schools will give the publications of E. j. Hale &
Son trial.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01

CoTToN.-The cotton market everywhere
seems to be greatly depressed at this time. and
declines are reported every week. The New
York Express of last week remarks:
THE feeling in regard to cotton is very gloomy.
Private kilograms from Liverpool reports a fur
ther decline. some quotations as low as st and 81
pence. There are fears of more failures
We hope and believe that the price of cotton
will soon advance.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01

FALL GOODs.-Our merchants are receiving
large stocks of Dry Goods and Groceries, and
are prepared to supply the country at som
able rates be obtained this side of the
Northern markets. Trade is revivng. and the
prospect for good health and good business in
our little inland city is cheering.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01
Time Quick and Rates Low

This trunk line forms Great Freight Route
between Baltimore and Weldon, Warrenton, Raleigh,
lotte, Lincolnton, Godsboro', Newbern, Beaufort,
Wilmington, Chestervile, Wiansboro', Columbia
Sumtervlle Manchester, and all points
on and near these great Railways and their connec-
tions.
with Petersburg Railway for all points in the Caro-
linas. Cars run alongside of Steamers Wharf,
and goods transferred with careful handling.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01
Aggregate,
l4l,929

NORTH CAROLINA RAILRoAD-If We are to
judge from the length of the trains which ar
rive here, the q. R. r. Co. is likely to be
much the richer from the present freight ar
rangements. On Thursday last there arrived
here the longest freight train that has come
over the road since the war Goldsboro Star.
Hon. B. BRowN-We had the pleasure of a
visit from the Hon. Bedford Brown of Caswell N.
c., last Thursday. He believes our only safety
is in reconstruction according to the plan laid
down by Congress He regards it as dangerous
to remain out of the Union.-Danville Times.
SWINE DIPrHERIA AND CHoLERA.-We learn
from the Ashevile News that these two diseases
fatal to swine, are still prevailing in Wilkes,
Caldwell, Allegheny and adjoining Counties
The best known regimen to guard against these
diseases, is plenty of pure water, charcoal and
rotten wood, placed conveniently to the place
where they are fed. For porcne dipthera a
strong tea made from smart-weed or water pep
per, and used gargle, is very efficient remedy
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-01

u "The Evening STAR is the name of new
daily paper started at Wilmington. N. c., by
VIM. III. Bernard, Editor and Proprietor. No
man knows better how to manage a paper than
Mr. Bernard and hope he will meet with that
success which energy and industry deserves.