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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-02
Commencement at Davidson College

The exercises in connection with the Commence
ment of Davidson College will take place in the
following order:
Friday, July l2h and Monday, July 18th, Exam
ination of Students.
Sunday, July l4th, Baccalaureate Sermon by the
President.
Tuesday, July 10th, Annual Meeting of the Board
of Trustees.
Wednesday, July nth, IL O'Clock A. NJ, Annual
Address before the Williams Association of Inquiry;
o'clock P. M Annual Grafton before the Pbilaa-
thropc and Eumenean Societies o'clock r. A.,
Annual Exhibition of the Literary Societies.
Thursday, July 18th, 10 o'clock, Inaugural Speech
of the President, followed by the Regular Com
mencement Exercises.
EG~ The Committee of Examination appointed
by the Board of Trustees expected to be present
from the 18th to the 18th Of July. -+t.
6. WILSON McPHAIL, President.
Davidson College, June 25th, 1867. [July law
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VALUABLE REAL ESTATE
FOB sAT.H

The Lot on which is the Store occupied by
n. M. OATES CO., will be sold at Auction, at the
Public Square in Charlotte, N c., on Tuesday of the
next County Court, 18th Instant between the hours
of o a. m. and Q p, m. ~
Terms made known on day of Sale.
r N. OATES Atty for l.. 6. Williams.
r.. NJ. OATES. for SELF
L.~W. SANDERS, for self.
July !, 1867 2w
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Rev. Mr. WILLIAMS NOT DISCHARGED
The indictment against Rev. Mr. Williams has
never been quashed. 1t remains 10 full force
The grand jury stood seventeen against three
10 foding true bill in the case, bat before the
district attorney vas ready to prosecute in reg
ular order, be was notified that Williams had
gone crazy ADD was an inmate of lunatic asy-
lum. The case was therefore passed.-N ?.
Times
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All persons indebted to the late firm of WILL
LlAMS, NOBLE OATES, of New York, are here
by notified that the Books and Accounts of the said
firm in our hands for settlement.
The claims against all who fail to make immediate
arrangements to liquidate their Indebtedness will
be placed in the hands of Attorney for collection.
r. III. OATES,
L. w. SANDERS.
ale &c.
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VALUABLE TO HoUsEKEEPERs.-Mrs. V. C.
published a practical Cook Book, entitled the
Dixie Cookery, how l managed my table for
twelve years. 1t is for sale at the Book Store
in this place. and we hope will be patronized by
Southern house wives and house keepers. From
the Authors Preface we make few extracts
There is a very mistaken notion at the North
and West, about the domestic life of Southerners,
Southern women especially. The common idea
is. that entirely destitute of practical
knowledge "f household affairs. This is great
mistake. The contrary is true. A Southern
woman must know how to prepare any dish for
she finds cooks made to ORDER they must be
of her own training, in the minuteSt particulars
of every department.. Northern housekeepers. in
all the large towns and cities. do not have to de-
pend on their skill for the delicacies of every
description that make up the danties oe the table;
but we Southern housewives. even in our larger
towns and cities. all do and Northern visitors
stand aghast at the amount of labor summoned
up in the filling of and it is diff
cult to convince them that we trust these prepar-
aiioas TO no one else.
found every cook book took up so deficient
in economy. that determined to make one for
my own gudanoe-the best method of enrichinp
larder, as well as of insuring success Hence,
the exactneSs of measures given. My book is
entirely Notwithstanding else
A regular Breakfast cake Of George Wushinp-
ton's, obtained from a relative of his in Virginia.
will attract great attention.
At the repeated solicitations of friends living
IN all parts of the South" have decided TO give
this private experience of twelve years daily
practice to the public. and ask those who are in
terested. to look with favor on Dixie Cookery"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-02

BANK SEIZED.

CHARLESTON. June 28.-The Charleston Saw
ings Bank has been seized by the military au-
thorities for failure to pay full principal and in
terest to certain U. S. soldiers Of the Fort Moul
trie garrison. who were depositors when the war
commenced. The Bank is insolvent and in
course of liquidation. The Directors refused to
consider these depositors preferred creditors.
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LAW Library.

AS Administrator of the Estate of Col. VIM A.
Owens, deceased, will expose to public eale bis
Law Library (complete) at the Public Square in the
city of Charlotte, n. c.. on Tuesday, eth of July
next it being Neeklenburg County Court week. A
credit of six months win be given, interest from
date c. OVERMAN, Admir-.
June 3, 1867. I'm
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| TIE PEABODY FUND.-All newspaper readers
are aware that Mr. Geo. Peabody, an American
who resides in England. recently donated large
sum of money and bonds for the purpose of aid
ing education in the Southern States. The Gen
eral Agent of this fund, B. Sears. lives in Provi
dence. r. l., and has recently written letter to
gentleman in the South. in which he explains
as follows:
1--WE propose to limit aid to such modes as
shall tend to the establishment of system of
public schools. We desire that the whole system
and it's administration be in the hands of the
people. The only condition that we shall insist
on will be that the schools shall be. or tend to be-
come public free schools. BY free schools" l
do not mean schools equally open to whites and
blacks. All such matters we propose to leave to
the people themselves
Our policy will be to cooperate as far as pos
sible with State and municipal authorities We
wish to ect exclusively through school organiza-
tons in existence among the people, and to have
no schools of our We do not desire to own
school houses, employ teachers. nor to superin-
tend schools. This would involve too much labor
and expense and what is worse. would be intro
ducing foreign element which would work
badly in every respect"
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Nolasses-O Parsley Co., Wilmington, y c.
Tax Notice-R White, Sheriff.
Liverpool Salt-O G Parsley Co Wilmington.
Reduction in prices of Dry Goods-B Koopmann.
commencement at Davidson College.
City Ordinances. A. Harris, Mayor.
Law Library-C Overman, Admir-.
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/ have received the Tax Lists for the year 1857.
All persons are requested to inform me of any tax
abes not returned. All those in arrears for Taxes
mnst pay up Immediately or / will he compelled to
sell their Lands or Town Lots for the Tax.
p. N. WHITE, Sheriff.
July l, 1867.
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A GALLANT OLD NEeRo.-The Lynchburg
Republican relates the following:

A GALLANT OLD NEeRo.-The Lynchburg
Republican relates the following
The rarest specimen Of humanity that we have
behed for many years, is colored gentleman
named Daniel johnson, who presented himselfto
us yesterday. Daniel is exactly six feet eight
inches high and lost leg at the first battle of
Manassas while waiting on A. p. Hill. He car
ries around an official record of his military SER
vices and list of persons contributing various
sums for the purchase Of an artificial leg
Daniels head, politically speaking. is nearer level
than that of any African with whom We enjoy
any intimacy. He says he hates the Yankees
till he can't experience moments rest. When
he got to weeping about it, we asked him if he
would like to take little something to drink. he
replied that he felt a little unwelI, and believed
he would. We gave him quarter and saw
him afterwards as happy as a lark. We are very
much afraid he will never have money enough at
once to buy as long leg as he ought to have.
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a DIsGRAcEFUL ScUFFLE.-Several cases
of Importance we're tried in the Person county
Superior court 10 North Carolina, last week, one
of which was ga fight" between two preachers
in the pulpit over the Bible-they didn't ex-
actly fght bat had scufne over the book
They we're both "hard shells" Baptists-ooe,
Oakley about 81, aud the other (RaglaId)
about 81. Brother Oakly, from some cause,
stopped preaching to congregation he bad
served seven years, and positively refused to
play "upon harp OF thousand strings" again
for the comfort of that church, whereupon it
called brother Rag'and Rae gland preached
finished his discourse, the spirit often moved
brother Oakley to rise and preach also; but the
congregation invariably left him to preach to
the walls and three communicated brethren.
Finally, on one occasion, when Ragand was
fulfilling an appointment, Oakley assembled the
pulpit and seized the church Bible, which he
vas allowed peaceable possession of until the
time arrived for Rsglaud to preach, when he
wrestled it from the formers grasp, Oakley re-
tired Immediately from the church, and subse-
quently Raglard Vas prosecuted for the offence.
The State Attorney (Settle,) Hon. John Kerr
and Z. S. Winstead, Esq, appeared for Oakley,
and Hon. VIM A. Graham and I. B. Venable,
Esq, for the defendant. The State Attorney
thought it most disgusting case, and so dis
graceful on both sides that he declined to argue
it; be had no idea of settling such difficulty
for the church; the court house was no. the
place to settle church squabbles, and ne was not
the man to undertake it. He administered
wholesome rebuke to both parties. MIR Graham
defended his client handsomely, and contended
that his conduct had not been unbeeomiug a
gentleman. Judge Kerr replied, aud the case
was given to the jury, which returned verdict
10 Ragland's favor.-Danville Times.
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FROM LoUIsIANA.-Gen. Sheridan has sent
Gen. Grant the following letter protesting against
a re opening of the Registry list:
HEADQUARTERS 9Th MILITARY DISTRICT,
New Orleans, June %, 1867.
General U. S. Grant. Washington:
General am in receipt of a telegram from
the President, through Brevet Major General
Townsend. Adjutant General United States army.
directing me to extend the registration in this
city and State until August ], unless | have some
good reason to the contrary, and ordering me to
report success and such reasons for his informa-
ton. and also stating that in his judgment this
extension is necessary to full and fair registration
and that the time should be thus extended be-
cause other district commanders will not get
through before that time.
My reasons for closing registration in this city
were because had given the city two and half
months. and there were more to register.
have given the State two and half mouths, and
registration will be exhausted by that time.
did not feel warranted in keeping up boards of
.rogistration at large expense to suit new issues
cunning in at the eleventh hour. The registra
ton will be completed in Louisiana at the time
specified, unless | am ordered to carry out the
law under Mr. Stanberry's Interpretation. which
practically. in registration. is opening broad
and macadamized road for perjury and fraud to
travel on.
l do not see why my registration should be de-
pendent the time when other district com
manders get through. have given more time
for the registration of Louisiana than they pro-
pose to give in their commands. for commenced
six weeks before they did. I regret that should
have to differ with the President, but it must be
recolected that have been ordered to execute a
law to which the President has been in bitter an
tagonsrn.
If after this report the time is to be extended.
please notify, and it will be done. | would do it
at once. but the Presidents telegram was condi-
tiona. and there is sufficient time left to issue the
necessary orders.
2. II. SHERIDAN, Mai. General y. S.
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SALT AND MoLAssEs.-Merchants who want
to lay in stock of Salt and Moasses, directed
to the advertisements of o. G. Parsley Il Co.,
Wilmington. N. c.. who import largely such
articles.
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NEW YoRx, June 2e.-Cotton quiet, 2sa. Gold,
$l.3s4.
LIVERPOOL, June 28-Cotton quiet and steady
Sales of 10000 bales Uplands III. Orleans liz
pence.
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SENTENCED.--We have been favored by the
commander of this Post, Capt. II. NJ. Lazelle,
with the following official document in reference
to the proceedings. findings aud sentences in the
cases of A. H. Stewart and Green Barringer re-
Gently tried before Military Court at this place
upon the charge of carrying deadly weapons;
HEADQUARTERS % MILITARY DISTRICT, J
CHARLESTON, S. c., June 20, 1867
Special Orders, No. II.
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THE GROWING CRoPs-Great fears are en-
,ertained that the frequent rains o. the present
month have very materially injured the bust
ness of the country most disastrously. Conf
deDce is being destroyed and great injury to all
our material interests, results from these hasty,
ill-advised statements. Our planters do not es-
timate the vast amount of evil they are doing
by their premature announcements of great de-
struction to the wheat, corn and cotton crops of
the South. Great care should be taken to coun-
teract and correct the evil tendency of these re.
ports. 1t IS entirely too early in the season to
judge Of the crops, and of the injury done to
them. Two weeks of warm, clear weather will
do much to repair the actual damage done to
the growing fields, but will not repair the evil
effected by the injudicious announcements
which have been made. Let US wait before we
predict destruction to the crops, or declare the
evil done, before we entirely sure A month
later. and some calculation may be made-to-
day it is impossible to estimate correctly wheth-
er We shall have an average crop, an unusually
large one, or unduly small Spectators
alone can be benefited by the croaking of the
planter now, while every material interest will
be depressed if not utterly destroyed.-N
bern Journal of Commerce.
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EXTRACT.

III. The proceedings, findings and sentences
in the cases Of A. Fl. SieWart and Green Bar
ringer. citizens of Mecklenburg County, n. c.
tried before the Post Court at Charlotte, N. G.,
constituted by Circular from these Headquarters,
dated May 18th, 1867. upon the charge of car
rying deadly weapons" found guilty" and SEN
fenced as follows viz:
A. II. .SteDart-'.To pay to the United States.
one hundred and fifty dollars, and in default
thereof to be imprisoned for two month";"
Green Barringer-" To pay to the United
States the of one hundred dollars. and in
default thereof to be imprisoned for the period
of six weeks. approved. Fort Macon, N. c..
is designated the place of confinement, in de-
fault of the payment of the fines.
BY command of Maj. Gen. D. E. SICKLEs:
j. w. CLOUS,
Capt. 3Sth U, S. Infantry.
A. d. c., & A. A. A. G.
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Capt. 30th U, S. Infantry.
A. d. c., & A. A. A. 6

THE TRIAL OF SURRAT.-John Surrat is on
trial in Washington City for assisting in the as
sassination Of President Lincoln. A Washington
correspondent says:
'As the trial progresses the court is thronge d
with numbers of curious listeners and spectators.
In front of the court house the scene reminds
one of a swarm of bees going in and out the
hive People are here from all over the United
States, drawn through curiosity to see Surratt.
The evidence has been unfavoraple for the pris-
oner so far. He watches everything around him
with eagerness. TIE general impression now is
that Surratt was connected with, and chief
leader of the assassination conspirators. When
his trial first commenced he wore cheerful,
smiling face. though he locke pale and worn out
with care. The walk to and from prison to court
revives his health. He is always handcuffed.
when out. and accompanied by Marshal Gooding,
surrounded by eight policemen. He holds his
head upright. and lonks rather proud and naughty.
The general opinion is that he will never be pun
i>hed with the severest penalty his fleeing from
this country saved his life. But whore would he
be day if he had been tried with his mother
and eo-oonspirators. Already FIVE souls have
been sent to eternity. Will Surratt follow-six
lives for one -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-02

BLACKBERRY WINE As the season for this
healthy and excellent fruit is now upon US, and
in view of the fact of their abundance in this
section, would advise our friends to take ad
vantage of the opportunity offered and put up a
large supply Of blackberry wine. 1t is easily
made, and requires but little outlay. We ad
wise this course in view Of the medical qualities
possessed by this wine, and the purity aud su-
peror qualities for which it is characterized.
The following recipe will be found useful to
those who may desire to manufacture this arti-
Gle for family use: stake gallon of ripe ber-
ries and bruse thoroughly so as to liberatc all
juice; to which add one quart of boiling water
Let this stand for twenty four hours occasion
ally stirring it; then strain off the clear liquor,
and put two lbs. Of sugar to every gallon of the
clear juice, and cork it up and let it stand un-
til October, when it will be ready for use. To
prevent the bottles breaking it will be we'll to
draw the corks occasionally to allow The escape
of any gas which might FORM"
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Jelly l, 1851
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Rags! Rags! Rags!!:

The highest CASH PRICE paid for RAGS at
June 3, 1867. B. KOOPMANEg.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1867-10-09

can loss OF 2663s q Lancaster county, Lam
caster city, Sharswood 1873 majority Cum
berlaDdi county, Carlisle, SharsWOod 452
majority; Democratic gain 56. SusQae.
mamma county, Great Bend, gives Ketchann,
Republican, for Congress, to fill vacancy,
100 majority. Susquehanna borough gives
81 Republican, majority; gain of 3d. Ly-
coming county, Nipperas township, Shars-
wood, % majority; a Democratic gain of
8. Muncy Creek for Sharswood. 81 F;.,
= PHILADELPHIA, Oct. S.-The city returns
are compared with the Governors vote,
when Geary had 5,3SS majority: 18th
Ward. Williams majority 23l; Union loss
81. 18th ward, Williams 100; Union loss
494. 10th ward, Williams 1043; Union loss
10O. 9th ward, Williams 1888; Union loss l3l.
9TH ward, Sharswood, 1886; Union loss 300
18th ward, Sharswood l 1914; Union loss 800.
1lth ward. Sharswood 1l2; Union loss 207.
7th ward, Williams 359; Union loss 2S2.-
81 ward. Sharswood 937; Union loss -2Sl.
Sth ward, Sharswood 81; Union loss 207.E
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. $40 P. M.AUnion
League acknowledge Democratic gain of
300 in the city, and 2 800 Democratic ma
+jority. i.o ~
The Democrats claim the city and are re-
Joicing with a procession over the pros
poets OF having majority in the State.
Allegheny county-William's majority is
estimated at $500; a Democratic gain of
LOO. Schuylkill county, Phe lixville-
Williams S4 majority; Democratic gain Al.
Montgomery county, Pottstown-S Shars-
wood 4S majority; Democratic gain Al.
Phlladelphia-1st Ward, Williams l43 ma
Jority; Union loss $40. 26th Ward, Will
iiams 6Ol majority; Union loss 195.
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HOTEL ARRIVALS.


GoODALE HOUSE.
Georse W Brush. Delaware; Ohio Charles J
bus, Ohio K J Barr, Elm Greek, Ohio; II v
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W. Lane. z.%pssviile', Ohio io; 3, Bush an, and
ohio - Christian .kepliReer. Piquss,. Ohio :;
Pleasant alley J M Marshall. Pleasant Valley ;
q M Kingsley, Frederick City. Md; A Bruckman,
Springfield, D; Porter, Chicago. Ill; ID Rug
giles, Cleveland; + q Commons, Pataskala, o; q L
Jones; St Louis, Mo; Robert McClaude, Gardipg,
Chapman. NeWburg. N Y.
NEIL HOUSE.
John Garnder, New York; F Brown, Indiansp-
oils; Isaac III Sturgeon, st Louis; 3 Stilweil. Del
aware. y, Adrian Vanderyeer, New York; w J
Mcknight, Mex payWyiile. Ky: h W va Andrews; New
len. st Louis; VIM Spear, New York; Ed Pow
eIs. Louisville, KY; James Shaw. jr, Providence,
r l; q Boring, idaho Terry; q D Rood, N York /:
Mrs Sweitzer. .Delware, Ohio. John NJ Crud. Idaho
1srritoryi " L Taylor. New York A Thornton,
6hio john Gdsr hss MeDe%s KsoRaE 1owa
e Otto. New York; A g HAIRY. Pittsburgh. Pa;
Boston. Mass; John B Mitchell, Now York; G d
Yinson. Circleville. Ohio; Geo W Swimmerton.
Newark Ohio; Miss @ehsfy Mt Vernon. Ohio;
bile. Ala; Chas A Cofrot6, Somerset. Penn's
Philadelrhia. Penn; Robert F Huriburt. Delaware.
Ohio; TAYLOR. city: 2 II Hamilton and wife,
Mobile, Alabama; Alex Moor, Allegheny City, Pa;
n Y Bnf. Phiadelphia, Pa; II r Clark. Buffalo N
"A Groove. Newark Mrs Long, Mt Vernon; 5
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