The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-22

The NEws--Congress has not yet agreed on
any plan for dealing with the Southern States.
Several propositions are under consideration, bat
1t seems the radicals cannot unite any particu-
lar one and it is doubtful whether they will be
able to carry any yet proposed over the Presi-
dents veto. There many rumors and re-
ports sent out from Washington by lctter-writers
and Geographic dispatches, that it is hard to
form correct idea of what is being done or what
may be expected.
There seems to be strong disposition in Con-
gress to declare the Howard constitutional amend
mcnt adopted as soon the Northern State Lee
gislatures ratify it, the most of which having al
ready done so-and thus force the South to sub
nit to ITS provisions. And the leading radicals
now declare that iuasmuch the Southern States
did not themselves ratify the amendment, they
must not only be made to submit to its operation
but other conditions must be imposed before they
are allowed representation in Congress, such as
recognizing the State Governments, adopting
new Constitutions, DISTINGUISHING white men and
enfranchsing negroes, DC.
Whether these schemes can be adopted and
enforced remains to be seen.
No progress has been made in the impeach-
ment business. Leading and influential Northern
men, business men, and property holders appear
to be great deal more frightened than the Pre-
sident. and are earnestly protesting against at
tempts to impeach the President.
In the meantime. let US here in the South keep
cool and wait patiently for the ending of strife
and agitation. Let the attention of our people
be devoted to agricultural. mechanical and min
ing interests. and let energetic efforts be made
to produce an abundance of meat and bread.
COUNTY COURT.--The County Court for Neck
l-nburg in session last week. The Court
occupied mostly in trying larceny cases.
On Tuesday County business was transacted,
and the following officers were elected for the
ensuing year:
Special Court-JohD Walker. F NJ Ross. Alex.
McIver, Il J. DrArmnnd. and Harry.
Finance Committee-T w Dewey, F NJ Ross
w w Grier.
JEardens Of the Poor-E C. Wallis. Elan Rob-
inson. w III Walker, Jas A McNerly, Isaac N
Alexander p Alexander and S A Harris
The Court postponed levying taxes for the en-
suing year until after the Legislature shall have
acted and adopted Revenue Bill
The Finance Committee submitted the follow
ing Report showing the financial condition of the
county:
The Finance Committee would respectfully
submit to the worShipful Justices of the County
the following report giving estimate of the
present Indebtedness OF the county, and means
necessary for the ensuing year to meet the present
and aecruing liabilities of the county.
They estimate the county debt due follows :
Note to ID III Hendersor, before the
war. about So 900 90
Past due interest not yet funded I,5D0 90
Interest on Bonds to June. 1868, 1900 90
Funded Bonds and Interest fulling
due this year. 1000 90
For Asylum for 1867. 1000 %
For Wardcns of the Poor for 1867, 900 90
For County purposes for 1867, 10000 90
$25,7OO 90
d, duct from this amount Hen
drrsnn's Note, ORDERED at
April term to be funded. So 900
Past due Coupons including
June |, 1867 to be funded, 800 $500 90
Leaves to be raised by the county. SO 200 90
Your Committee. in the absence of any new
I bayi baop hy tba