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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-07

Mon LAW IN Observation-Disclosures April 80.
A special from the Commercial. from Seymour,
Indiana, says about two hundred men entered
that town yesterday and foreibIy seized negro
man and hung him. They also seized two white
men named Steward, and threatened to hang
them. The cause of this violence was the rob-
berry of store in that county in which these three
men participated.
Suppose this had happened at the South
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-07

MExIco.-The following dispatch has been
received at the Mexican Legation in Washington:
New ORLEANS. April 30.
Miramon is dead. The Imperial forces are
disbanded. MARQUES is completely defeated
Oueretaro is taken, and Macmillan is hidden!
(Signed) RAMON U. DiAz.
Mexican Consul.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-07
MARRIED..

In Newton, on the st inst, by Rev J Lantz, Mr.
Miles Sheriff. to Miss Sale Bost.
In Lancaster District, the 25th ult., by Rev. j.
N. Craig, Mr. Isaac W. Timan to Miss Mary Cure
ton, daughter of the late w. J. Cureton Esq.
In Mocksville, on the evening of the both ult., by
the Rev. G B Wetmore, Mr. Bingham Of Sails
bury, to Miss E Nicely of Davie county.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-07

THE SIruArIoN.-An old joke illustrates this
article. "My friend" said seedy individual to
an acquaintance at the ferry, 81 wish you would
loan ME quarter, TO cross the ferry; haint got
dollar in the world" "Well, would like to
know was the reply, "what difference it makes
to man who hasn't got dollar in the world
which side of the river he's on %
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-07

Too MANY NEGRO MEETINGs.-In CONVEX
sation with number of gentlemen from Eastern
Carolina, we find that great dissatisfaction ex-
lists among the farmers, tradesmen, fishermen,
lumbermen, and others engaged in the various
occupations of fife, on account of the frequent
calls for political meetings and other gatherings
among the blacks, which continually draw
ing them away from their work, and contributing
to the formation of idle and vicious habits,
while the crops neglected, and the proper
carrying on Of all kinds of business, which de-
pend upon their help, retarded ard hindered.
The negroes excitable, and easily led away
by novelties; and politicians take advantage of
their newly enfranchised condition to pour into
their ears the rant and fustian of the demagogue
and the insidious counsel of selfish ambition, to
the injury of their material interests, and the
utter decentralization of their minds-Norfolk
Day Book.
These meetings are positive injury to the
colored people, They will never put any money
in the pocket of the black man, or help him to
support his family.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-07

~ Senator Wilson spoke in Wilmington on
Wednesday last, and Capt. BENZ. Robinson.
Editor of the Wilmington Dispatch. replied to
him.
We cannot refrain from expressing the opinion
that it is unfortunate, and detrimental to peace
and good feeling, that Northern men should feel
it duty to come South to teach US our duty.
The great mass of the people of North Carolina
are ready and willing to submit to reconstruction
on the Congressional plan, but they don't like
outside interference. If offce-seekers and poll
ticians would let the people (white and black
alone, everything would work right, and there
would be no contention and strife. We repeat,
that we are for leaving the work of RECONSTRUCT
ton TO be perfected by those that Congress con-
siders loyal, but protest against outside inter-
ference because we think that it only result
in harm.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-07

MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE IN INDIASA-The
ease with which divorces can be obtained in
Indiana may, be gathered fiom the following from
the Winipac Democrat
There is married couple living in this county
whose matrimonial history is rather unusual, the
woman having been married four times, and yet
is living with her first husband. After sharing
the couch OF her first 'worser-half"' few years,
the wife got divorce from husband No l, and
was married to husband No. 2. In little while
she applied for and obtained divorce from hus-
band No. 2, and was married to husband No. 8.
In the course of time she became weary of her
bonds, and was divorced from husband No. g.
Then her frat love resumed its sway in her heart,
and TO make amends for her seeming hayward
ness, she sought out and again met husband No.
l, when they were the second time indissolubly
bound up in the tender cords of wedlock, and are
now living happily and peacefully together, with
the company of two children by their first mar
riagc. She was not blessed with any offspring
bv either her second or third husband, so after
years of separation from her first object of hap
pioess naught now remains to remind he, Of the
Nos. 2 and 8.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-07

II JUDGE GILLIAN, who has been holding
Court in this circuit, has gained the esteem of the
community generally. by his fair, impartial and
correct decisions We always take pleasure in
commencing faithful public officer. and we think
it is the general opinion that Judge Gillian is
good man and an upright Judge. And what We
say for Judge Gillian, can say for w. p.
Caldwell, Esq. the Solicitor, who discharges his
duties honestly. impartiilly and rmy. We
hope North Carolina will be permitted to retain
the services of such men.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-07

SUPERIOR CouRT.-The Spring Term of this
Court for Mecklenburg commenced last week
Judge Gillian presiding. and w. P. Caldwell,
Solicitor.
On Tuesday. Dave Blackwood, freedman, was
tried on the charge of burglary and larceny-he
having broke into the house of Jerry Bethel free
man-of color. in December last. Without argu-
ment on the part of counsel, the Solicitor con
scented to take verdict of larceny. The evidence
showed that the negro was guilty of burglary,
the penalty for which is death but Gen. Sickles
having seen proper to interfere with our State
laws, it was thought best by all hands to COM
promise on verdict of larceny.
A negro named Peoples, who was indicted for
highway robbery, was convicted of larceny.
Sentence in this case. as we'll as that of Dave
Blackwood, has not yet been pronounced by the
Judge.
TIE Court will continue in session the greater
part of this week
If our Judicial authorities were allowed to in
fict punishment according to the laws in force in
this State for many years past, we should hear
of less stealing and have fewer depredations of
all sorts. In these latter days, however, a GRIM
inal must either be hanged or kept in Jail, as a
punishment. at county expense while his wife
and children are suffering or starving.
Which is the most barbarous practice whip
ping rogue when convicted. and then turn him
loose to work for the support of his family. or
keeping him confined in Jail whilst his family is
suffering for food !! The aw-givers of the pre-
sent day may answer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-07

B@-Answer to biblical Riddle" 10 the Dem
ocrat of the Both April: The Fish that sval-
loaued jonah j. R. GUESS.
Harrisburg n. c.. Nav 1st.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-07

MAPLE SUGAR.-We saw in Wilson Brothers
store last week about 200 pounds Maple Sugar
which was made in Ashe county and sent here
for sale. 1t is rather article Of commerce
in this Sectnp
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-07

u At Lincoln Superior Court last week, the
case of John Owens, for killing Benz. F. Withers,
was postponed till next term.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-07
Mecklenburg Female College.

MONSIEUR A. GAGNIER has been engaged as
Instructor in French in this Institution.
If desired, pupils will be received ia this Branch
alone. Rates very low.
A. G. STACY, Principal.
Nav 6, 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-07

PICTURES AT 80 CENTS
And upwards at the
PHOTOGRAPHIC GALLERY
Over JAS Harry & Co.'S Store, next to the Court
House.
Call and get superb likeness of yourself and
family, at low rates according to style and fnsh.
Copies taken of old Pictures in a superior manner.
Satisfaction guaranteed at the Gallery of
II. BAUMGARTEN
May 6, 1857. Next to Court House
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-07
THE BREAKING OF THE LEVEES IN LOUI

THE BREAKING OF THE LEvEEs IN LOUIS
lama Whole Parishes Orerfo~ed- Great
Distress among the Ieople.-In order that our
readers may form some idea of the damage and
loss occasioned by the breaking of the levees in
Louisiana, and Of the number of people that
have been thereby brought to the verge of
starvation, we make the following extracts from
the New Orleans papers. The Times says:
sThe intelligence which reaches US from
every part of the coast is indeed heart. rendng.
Levee after levee has given way, and the swollen
food is spreading devastation through the fairest
portion of the State. People who had been led
to believe that the levees were secure from any
ordinary food, ind themselves suddenly involved
in ruin. Not only have the fruits of past labors
been swept away, but hundreds of families have
been reduced to the point of starvation. Espe-
cially is this the in the Crosse Tete country,
which is almost completely submerged. Pro
visions are destroyed, cattle drowned, and the
unfortunate inhabitants confined to their in
sulated dwellings, without the ability to leave
this scene of disaster. One gentleman writes
that at least FIVE thousand persons in the Crosse
Tete country alone are thus reduced to condi-
ton SO necessitous that, il aid from some source
does not soor arrive, they will be reduced to a
condition of actual famine. Many points of the
coast are in an equally dep'orable condition"
The Picayune of the Gath says:
eve had call yesterday from Major Law
renee L. Butler, member of the Police Jury
of IberviIle parish, who has been appointed by
that body to present the condition Of its over
flowed and ruined people to the consideration of
our citizens.
He informs us that four f(ths of that great
planting parish is submerged, and at least FIVE
thousand Of its Inhabitants made destitute
by this terrible inundat;on. There is little or
no hope of their being able to make crop this
year. The people who are yet out Of the water
are not able to help the others, but are doing
all they eau. They ask only the corn and pork
which will sustain life. Surely, our people can
help them. We will gladly receive subscrip-
tions, either in these articles or in the money to
purchase them. We trust that our merchants
will organize canvass for procuring relief"
The Crescent says:
"By way of illustration we may state that
there are not $500 acres Of dry land 10 West
Baton Rouge parish, and that an equally large
proportion Of Carroll, Madison and Tensas is un.
der water. In Iberville many people are &C
tually suffering for food; and the same may be
said of half dozen or more parishes. The
military authorities have done something to re-
lieve the immediate distress by ordering prosis
ions to be distributed among the more necessi
tous; but this is not enough"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-07

The LATEST PRESIDENTIAL RECONSTRUCT
TON V1Ews.-Washington, May 1.-The latest
bulletin as to Presidential reconstruction views
would place MIR johnson in direct hostility to
the enemies of reconstruction under the Con.
gressional programme. 1t is stated to-day, by
a distinguished Senator, that Mr. johnson sin
cerely regrets that any of the Southern States
have been 50 unwise as to attempt to restrain
the enforcement of the reconstruction acts by
injunction. Nay, more, it is even said that so
determined is the President 20 carry out the
measures that, even should injunctioos issue
from the Supreme Court, he would disregard
them. That is certainly very remarkable OK.
position Of Presidential views on this Important
subject; but it is vouched for by very reliable
Senator. The same Senator anticipates that by
the meeting of Congress next December the
Southern States will be ready for admission, aud
the great problem of reconstruction will be
solved, or at least very near its solution.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-07

COSNECTlCUT.-lh ne Legislature or COnnectl-
cut assembled on the 1st inst. and the new
democratic Governor, English. delivered his first
Message. The telegraph gives the following short
sketch of the Governors views:
"He urges that, as citizens of common coun-
try. we should strive to extngush vindictive
resentments engendered by the late civil war.
which was waged to maintain the supremacy OF
the Federal Constitution and the integrity of
national honor. He states that the great object
is not yet attained the Union is not restored.
Ten States are denied participation in the national
Government by the action of Congress- Such
measures. if persisted in, will transform the Re-
public into despotisn. He deems the course
of Legislation passed by Congress wholly I'M
warrantable, and as fatal to the Union the
doctrine of secession. The Legislation of the
Thirty ninth Congress, to large extent, was a
series of usurpations and nfractions of the Con
stitution. He argues that Congress has no more
power under the Constitution, to establish mill
tary government in the Southern States, than to
institute an order of nobility in England. He
claims that Congress has assumed that power
only for the purpose of more thoroughly accom-
plishing the subverson of the State authority. If
Congress can legslate for those States, it is not
difficult to foresee like interference in other
| States. and the right of States to regulate in
ternal affairs in there own way will hencefortf
be denied.'
Mr. DAVIS TRIAL.-Washingt May 8
Judge Underwood, yesterday, issued writ
of habens corpus, directing the commanding
| off GER of Fortress Monroe to bring Mr. Davis
before him on the 18th instant. The writ was
obtained by Geo Shea. 1t is understood tina
the writ will be obcyed, and that Mr. Davis viii
not be remanded to military custody.
1t is reiterated that CLicf Justice Chase re-
fuses TO preside at Mr. Davis trial within ter
ritory ruled by the military.
WASHINGTON, April 30-The Rev. Mr.. Bag
ley called on the President yesterday to inquire
neither the Executive would pardon Jefferson
Davis should the latter petition for such elem
ency The President replied that be bad issuee
a proclamation two years ago, which set tortt
certain conditions and rules for pardon; tina
any one DESTROYS of obtaining pardon must place
himself within the terms and provisions of thai
proc amation. The President added that he de
clined to say to Mr. Bsgley, as he had heretofore
declined to say to others, What course he woult
pursue with regard TO Jefferson Davis; that h'
(Mr Johnson) would endcavor to perform hi
duty conscientiously, as he understood his obi
CATION, at the proper time. Such was the sub
stance of the conve rsation, as | get it from ar
authoritative source.
baS A correspondent of the n Y. Tribun
says 'It is asserted on the very highest au
thority that the government has offered to re
lease Mr. Davis on his own parole, but that b
has positively declined to accept his freedom
unless the same is given Internationally"
|
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-07

A new supply. just received BY
May 8, 1857. L. &. SMITH.
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ADVICE GRATIS.-In all directions we hear
and read of advice being given to the coloreG
people. Public speeches are being made for the
negro's especial benefit being understood. OF
course, that the negro's benefit consists in voting
with particular party or for particular men.
Now. we suggest that the negro will be more
benefited by large crops of &c. than by
all the political harangues from this until doom
day.
The only advice we have to give the colored
man. is, to attend to his work aud strive to make
money and provide something for his wife and
children. Money in the pocket or corn in the
crib, and plenty of meat in the smoke house. will
be found to be better friends to the colored man
than all the political speakers in the land.
If the colored man loses day now and then
attending political meetings, he will find himself
at the end of the year that much poorer. He
cannot afford to lose one day in each week from
his labor. He needs every cent he can make
and it is wrong for any to induce him to
neglect his work. The right to vote will neve,
fill the stomach of black man or white man.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-07

%" 1t appears that Senator Wilson's Efforts to
enlghten US heathens " down South - is not
relished by of his Northern Radical friends
telegraphic dispatch from Washington says:
'Thad. Stevens has written letter for publ
cation. commenting upon the remarks in Senator
W ll>ons late speech at Hampton, Virginia. in
which he said there would be impeachment to
the admission of Southern Representatives in Con-
gress, if Union men elected, &c. Mr.
Stevens IN his letter says, mo man should make
promises for the party. BY what authority does
any one say that upon the election of loyal dele
gates they will be admitted! BY what authority
does he say that Virginia will elect two loyal
Senator'S when there is no Virginia :" He con-
cludes as follows: WHO is authorized to travel
over the country and peddle out amnesty!
would say to the most guilty, expect punishment
and then quietude; but first Il mild confscation
I" pay those who have been robbed by dsloyal
men. These are my wishes, and mine only,
perhaps"
so MIR Stevens cannot relinquish the DISPOSE
ton to get hold of little more Southern property.
Let US all pull together and disappont the old
gentleman. The burning of uncle Thad's Iron
Works in Pennsylvania, by some Confederate
troops, was rather a bad job.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-07

LUTHERAN SYNoD-The Synod of the
Evangelical Lutheran Church of N c., assem-
bled at the Lutheran Church in this city &C.
cording to previous notice, on Tuesday, and was
opened by Rev. S. Rothrock, President, who
preached the Synodical sermon.
After which the Synod proceeded to elect
ofleers for the ensuing year, which resulted as
follows:
Rev N Aldrich, President; Rev W A Julian,
recording Secretary; Rev q d Bernhicm, Cor
responding Secretary; A Siford, Esq Treas
urer.
After which the Synod proceeded regularly
to business. Salisbury Banner, Sd inst.
REPRIEvED-John, one of the negro men
condemned to be hung on the 18th of June
next for poiso ming Mr. Grunert's little cir! has
been reprieved by Gov. Worth. A petition is
now in circulation to get signers for the reprieve
OF Squire, condemned for the same offence
Jane, the principal in the crime, made her es-
cape from the Lexington Jail sometime SINCE
Winston Sentinel.
MINES OF CABARRus.-The subject of min.
ing, 10 North Carolina, is beginning to excite
the attention of Capitalists at the North. We
know of no finer field, in this branch of enter.
prise, than the county of Cabarrus. Many
Northern men have already invested their CAPT
tai in mines here Concord Press
gSr The Newbern Journal of Commerce will
hereafter be conducted exclusively by Stephen
d. Pool, the senior partner, Mr. R. A Shotwel
having Withdrawn from the concern. Mr. Pool
says he will endeavor to make the paper worthy
of the patronage of all good men in the conmu-
nifty, by disseminating correct views, honest
principles, and just regard to the rights of all.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-24
snow STORMS .,

The greatest snow storm recorded in Rus
sia occurred on the steppes of kirgheez, in
Siberia. in 1927, destroying 2s5, 900 horses.
81 600 cattle. 100000 sheep, and 10000
csnels. The gre.tess recorded in England
is that Of 1914, in which, for forty eight
hours, the snow fell SO fariousy that drifts
OF sixteeu, twenty, and even twenty four
feet, were recorded in various laces. In
tho south Of Scotland, in 1890, there were
thirteen drifty days. which killed nine
,enths OF all the sheep. On Eskdale Moor,
out Of 10000, only IS werc left alive, and
the shep herds everywhere built up huge
sernicircular walls Of the deal creatures, to
afford shelter TO the living till the gale
should end. An inch an hour 10 thought
to have been the average rate Of deposit,
though four inches are said to have fallen
during the severe storm in this State, on
January 3. 1859
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-12-24

me person whom ali afflicted should commit No one
ever Of his not being cufs1 sncs he
- been n thiscy Hts reputation he's voucher in
m the city papsss, hs patients aud The medical pro-
1ssiou 10th here and ahfoad, bsing IL mcet ek-
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Al diseasee II al others fail. don't despair, give
hin call Nis only common Occurrences with HIM
ID cure euch cases. Hn are eepareoe for lsdes
and gentlemen, and the moet comp ets 10 she city.
Youxs Nxr. Take Particular Notice.-Doctor Big
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ehea cases caused by secsct habit which ruins both
hodv and mind unAtfi z the unfortunate individual
Tn either busnese or society. TIE sad effect Of these
esrv habit. or the exccsses ripper years. = 10 weak
al the debilitafs the constitution destroy the phys.
al ana mental powers. diminish and enfeebie the
naturaj feelings. AMI exhaust the vital energies Of
manhood the pleasures Of lie marred the object
Of marriage frustrated and existence itself rendered
term Of unceaeing misery andregret. such persons
eepecaally those contemplating marriage ahOald lose
no time il making immediate apr .icatiou, q Dr. b.,
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Local AGENTS WANTED throu.Aout III United
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Local AGENTS WANTED tAfougAolt IL United
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TheiA:eoeation hove appointed u Receivers. Nes:ss
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guarantee that the money entrustsd to them Will o.
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PufxprarnA, PA. Nay -. 1877.
II the Onleers and Semhsrs Of the wsshingtca L.
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Gentlemen :-On receipt Of your favor Of Tie iSsA
inst notifying n Of our appointment 40 Receivefs
for vuur Company, we took the hbef.y " submit .
cony Of vour Charter with plan Of your enterprise
"a IL highest legal authority ofthe State and having
resolved his favorable opinion In regard to s aity
A. eympahizing with the benevolent object OF your
ASSOCIATION, viz the education and maintenance .
he orphan children Of soldiers and sailors at The
pserside Institute, have concluded TO accept the
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Respectfully. ycufp. H..
GEO. 4. COOKH.A co.
Addfeee III letter. and ordefs tel
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