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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23

CENd1Oh w
Wilson has addressed to prominent VirginiaB,
in answer to an inquiry recently made, the fol.
lowing:
WASHINGTON, D. G., July Is, 1867.
Dear Sir: You ask me in your note, "What
action is necessary on the part of the people
here to avert from them confscation?" am
sure the generous action of Gen. Grant and our
commanders toward the men in arms against
their country, the magnauimity of the nation,
the liberal policy of Congress, should satisfy
you and the we'll disposed people of the rebel
States that nothing will be done for revenge,
but everything for the enduring peace of the
country. Nothing can bring con6scation upon
the people of the rebel States but the persis-
tent folly and madness of the masses OF .heir
people; aud [ cannot believe that the body of
their people will by their future action bring
contscation upon themselves. | will suggest,
my dear Sir, sure way for your people to avert
from themselves con6scation, remove disabilities,
restore law, order, peace, and individual and ma
tioDal prosperity and happiness: Let them
abandon, at once and forever, the ideas, prin-
ciples and policies of their lost cause; strive to
conquer the prejudices, hates and passions en-.
gendered by their rebellion and the conflict
they inaugurated. Let them accept the results
of the nations victory, the unity of the States,
the perpetuity of the republic, the emancipa-
ton, enfranchisement, and citizenship of their
bondmen, their equality of rights and privileges.
Let them do this in spirit as we'll as in form;
let them establish schools for the education of
both races; let them encourage the freedmen to
be thrifty and temperate; to get homesteads,
aud to engage in industries in varied forms; let
them develop the mighty resources oar Heav-
emily Father has given to the people of the sunny
South, and cherish spirit of fraternity and love
Such action will inspire affection, confidence,
magnanimisy; make confscation an mpossi-
bijty; cause disabilities speedily to disappear,
and bring down upon them their State aud
country blessings and benefits.
Very truly your friend,
HENRY WILSON.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23

THE EMIGRATION FEvER.-A correspondent
of the Charleston News, writing from Darlington.
S. c., says:
Il was very much surprised to find among the
| whites widespread desire to emigrate. There
seems to be no definite point determined upon as
yet, which they would prefer the place of their
future home. Mexico is no longer mentioned in
this connection. The present condition OF that
distracted country is not such to invite immi-
grafton. If fiiibustering expeditions against
Mexico are organized, l should, however not be
surprised, if many young men from the South
should be found to join them. We deprecate
such action on their part, but know from expe-
rience that this may always be looked for after a
long war, and the decentralization 1t invariably
brings in its train.
Farmers and mechanics the only immi-
grants desired by any country, and when / say
farmers, mean men who will take hold of the
plough, the shovel or the hoe. not gentlemen
planters, who merely superintend the work.
The professions are at d discount. The position
of the foreigner in any country at first is and al
ways has been, mental one. The places of
honor and emolument belong to the native, and
the foreigner everywhere must give abundant
proof of his worth and his deserts before he
lay claims to exemption from manual labor and
ask his share of the "easy places" provided by
society. Capital certainly shortens his term OF
probation, and not unfrequently enables him to
leap at bound all these barriers.
Now 1t those OF our people who entertain de-
sire to emgrate will but make up their minds,
lay by their dignity and false shame, and take
hold of the plough. the plane, the trowel,
they would have to do were they to emigrate, they
can do quite we'll here they can reasonably
expect to do anywhere, and remain in their own
country, and among their own kindred during the
entire term of their natural lives.
The disposition to emigrate, we presume is
net induced so much by desire to make money,
as to get clear of political difficulties. The PEG
pie want peace and freedom from agitation and
agitators.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23

The STATE GOVERNMENTAL good deal is
being said about the authority of the State Gov
ernments being superseded by military authority.
Now. we think, considering the circumstances
and taking into consideration the power given
the military authorities by the reconstruction
bills. tina: at would be decidedly better to dis
pense with the o-callpd civil authorities entirely,
until the State is restored 10 the Union. The
civil officers useless expense to the people
the most Of them afraid to act in accor-
dance with our State laws, and when they do act
it is not final if the military choose to interfere.
Two sets of officers and law makers nuisance
to any people.
In the present anomalous state of affairs we
believe it would be better for the people to accept
of military rule, and have their grievances and
difficulties settled altogether by military author
ity. rather than pay the expense of civil gov
eminent that cannot enforce its laws protect
them. We don't care how soon the State Gov
ernments are abolished.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23

CoNGREss.-The new Reconstruct on Law
passed by Congress will be found in our columns
to-day.
This bill places the whole matter in the hands
of the District Commanders. and no one mot
even the Presiden) is permitted to interfere with
them and their construction of the law. One
feature of this new law prevents a large portion
Tin fact the vast majority of the Southern peo-
pie from holding office under the reconstruction
movement. All hereafter elected appointed
must take the front clad test oath. Persons now
in office, however, are not required to take that
oath.
This new requirement will render it a hard
matter to find men who can fill such Offices as
Judgeshps and take the oath. Some of the best
Union men Of this State cannot conscentiously
take it, and are, therefore, cut off from giving
assistance in the work of reconstruction. The
duties of the Constitutional Convention, to assem-
bic, will be important and requires the services OF
wise, able, intelligent men, but how many such
can we find in this State who will swear that they
never sympathized or aided the Confederate
cause in any way whatever? But few, if any.
A few of our contemporaries, the Old North
State at Salisbury especially. express the opinion
that this test oath will not be required of men,
bers of the State Convention and the Legislature;
but it seems to US that the law is plain the
subject, and that every officer hereafter elected
or appointed is required to take the oath. The
following section of the new Supplemental Bill
we think, puts the question beyond doubt:
SECTION 9. That all members of said Boards of
Registration and all persons hereafter elected or
appointed 10 office in said military districts, under
llfd Mate nal anhn Ifp nv
detail appointment of the District Comlna nders
shall be required to take aud subscribe TO The oath
of office prescribed by law for officers of the United
States.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23

LOOK OUT FOR YOUR Cows AND Docs
See the Ordinances in our advertising columns
against permitting Cows to run at large in the
city at night, and also Dogs without legal collars
If COWS are missing apply to the City Marshal
and pay the fine, and if few hundred dogs are
killed rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great
is the dog nuisance.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23

LET HYPOCRISY BE EXPOSED.-The Hon.
John A. Logan, of Illinois. in a speech in the
House of Representatives recently, said that he
had sympathy for any one who went bail for
jefferson Davis. and that if he had captured
Davis he would have hung him forthwith. When
ever find man engaging in violent denuncia-
ton or revengeful feelings are not disposed to
believe much in his sincerity or honesty, and ii
turns out that in Mr. Logan's case he has been on
both sides and therefore ought to be little more
charitable. According to the following affidavit,
as we'll as the testimony of others. Mr. Logan. at
the commencement of the war, took sides with
the very man he now wants to hang:
State of Illinois, Gallahn county:
William NJ. Davis of the town of Equality, in
the county and State aforesaid. being sworn. says
that on the 25th day of May, A. D., 1861. left
Williamson county. under Captain D. Brooks.
for the army of the Confederate States and did
join that army and was badly wounded at the
battle of Shiloh aud further state that went to
that army by and under the advice and influence
of John 4. Logan and his brother in law, III. B.
Cunningham. who told me that Logan would joi n
in two or three months, or in a short period of
time. w. nj. DAVIS
Subscribed and sworn to this I'd day of Octo-
Der. A. D.. 1866, before me.
r. D. PEARcE, j. P.
Before Mr. Logan talks about hanging traitors
he had better clear his own skirts of treason
The Washington Intelligencer speaks of Gen.
Logan as follows:
logan first sent into the rebel army the poor
people of Southern Illinois whom he had ed ucated
i'm the doctrine Of secession and then boosted be
had put to the sword more of his innocent dupes
than any other man of his age in the army"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23
TO ADVERTISERS.

Having secured the publication of TURNER'S N.
C. ALMANAC, for 1868 from w. s. Mason. Admir-
istrator, (Which will be issued next month"; mer-
chants and others, desiring to advertise in its pages
requested to address me at once. =
Price per page, $40; per half page, $40; per
quarter, $40.
Turner's Almanac has a circulation co-extensive
with the limits of North Carolina. A book Of con-
slant reference, it is purchased by every class Of
our people. J. W. HOLDEN
July %, 1861 lw
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23

MECKLENBURG FEMALE COLLEGE AT CHAR
I.oTTE.-The Annual Commencement Exercises
will take place as follows: Sunday, July 25th,
at III O'Clock. A. NJ, in the College Chapel, Ser
mon by the Rev. b. Craven, D. D.. President of
Trinity College. Monday, July 29th. at 10 o.
clock, a. NJ, and p NJ, Exercises Literary
and Musical. Addresses will be delivered by
Maj. c. Dowd of Charlotte. and DR.. Craven.
The next Session will commence October LIST.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23
CITY Ordina nce.

Be it Ordained by the Board of Aldermen Of the
city Of Charlotte, That no dog be permitted to run
large in the streets of the city after the frst Of
August next, without having a collar on showing
paid. And the City Marshs, is hereby author
ICED to have collars made and sell them to owners
of dogs at cost, and the amount of dog tax in ad-
ditioa.
And any dog found running at large after the
above time without legal collar, shall be killed by
the police. s. A. HARRIS, Mayor.
T. W. DEWEY City Clerk.
JULY ~, 1867 LIZ
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23

The Supreme Court of Michigan has decided
that the telegraph is not common carrier, and
that conditions beacing their blanks, hold in law
whether the sender of the dispatch reads them
or not. The case came from the lower Court,
where the Telegraph Company was east in DANA
ges for an error against which the heading dis
claims liability.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23
u Among the correspondence submitted to

u Among the correspondence submitted to
Congress. find the following, which may be
interesting TO paroled Confederate soldiers:
'On the 9TH of April General Pope fwho com
mands the Sd Military District) wrote to General
Grant, asking his view Of the status of officers
of the rebel army paroled at the termination OF
the war. He wanted to know whether paroles
still held good, or whether they set aside
by any proclamation BY the President. He asked
the question. because he desired to know what
action he ought to take against rebel officers thus
paroed. who may actively and openly counsel
the people of his district to resist the execution
of the reconstruction acts. General Pope gave
as his opinion the provisions of their parole.
which required them to return to their homes and
obey the laws. and also that they refrain from
melting others to reject or resist the laws of the
United States. And General Pope asked wheth-
attempt on their part to keep up difficulty
and prevent the settlement of the Southern ques-
ton, in accordance with the recent action of Con-
gress, not a violation of their parole. 10
this letter, on the 18th of April. General Grant
replies: Your views on the obligation OF a pa
role in strict accordance with my own"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, July 2o.-Cougress will adjourn ths
afternoon. Gen. Jno. McClernand, Of Illinois, 10
nominated to the Mexican mission-Otterburg TO DO
Secretary of Legation
1t is stated that all the members of the Cabinet,
except Mr. Stanton, approved the veto message
Some passages were stricken out during its consd-
Grafton in the Cabinet.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23

INDIAN MASSACRE The Leaveaworth dis
patch says that the Indians haze captured a train
near Fort Larmel. Bishop Laway, ten Priests and
six Sisters of Charity, were among the passen
gers. The men were killed and horribly mutiia-
ted. and the women were abused. An escort
endeavered to overtake the train to protect it,
but arrived too late.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23

Ordered BY the Board that no person shall be
allowed to permit their Cows to remain the streets
at night. Any person whose Cow shall be found on
the street at night shall be fined for each offence 81
and the Guard be directed to have the Cow pat up
in some enclosure until the fine is paid.
s. A. HARRIS, Mayor.
T ". DEWEY, City Clerk.
July %, 1867 ly
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23

A SENSIBLE VIEW Prentice says: "a South
ern correspondent: asks whether, if we were in a
Southern State, We would register our names SO
as to secure the right of voting Yes, we GER
tainy would Whether intended to vote or
not, we would secure the right to vote. and then
exercise it not might prefer. We
would make ourselves free, as far as possible to
act according to our own choice as events might
occur Whether we wished or didn't wish to
knock man down, we would have our hands
loose
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23

e The intimation of the President to Con-
gress. that if the present State Governments were
abolished the Federal Government might be
held responsible for State debts contracted be-
fore the war, has caused considerable futter in
and out of Congress.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23
DI ID.

In this county, on the 18th inst, William Ross,
Esq, in the 57th year of his age. He was q good
citizen and a valuable member of society.
In Guilford county, on the Gath ult., Mrs Mary e.
Dick, wife of DR. John G. A. Dick, aged 80 years.
Ia Raleigh, the 18th inst, after a short illness
Mr. John w Cosby, Architect, in the Sad year Of his
age.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23

e We have received copy of book of 100
pages called the Dixie Cookery" notice of
which we published some weeks ago. The author
is Mrs. Maria Massey Barringer. the accom-
Plishod wife of Y. c. Barringer, Esq, of Concord
We recommend the work to housekeepers gem
orally, for it contains many valuable receipes
and suggestions, which will be found useful in
domestic life,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23

u The Commissioner of Internal Revenue at
Washington has issued the following instructions
to the Collector at WILMINGTON, n. c.:
You will suspend the collection of the Tax
imposed upon retail Dealers of Liquor wherever
they have been compelled to discontinue their
business by the recent order of Gen Sickles,
until further instructions from this Office are given
You concerning the same,"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS,

Charlotte Marble Yard-James Tiddy.
City Ordiuances-S Harris, Mayor.
TO Adrertisers-J W Holden.
q We direct attention to the advertisement
of Mrs. J.. A. Sorryce, who offers her services to
do all sorts of Needle Work. She has the repu-
tation of being fine seanstress and will no doubt
give entire satisfaction to those who may favor
her with their patronage. Her shop is in the
pew building ne4t to Mr. Cruse's residence.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23

la A powerful revival is going en- In the
Front Street Methodist Church, of WILMINGTON,
of which the Rev. j. Fl. Daily is pastor. Over
eighty persons have made profession of faith.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23

EVWe understand that prompt measures will
be taken by the proper authorities to prevent the
assemblage of any persons for the purpose of
drilling, or to hear lectures addresses of de-
signing and malicious men which tend to disturb
industry and create il-feeng among the people
of this military district
Let the names of all persons who creating
trouble in this section of the State be reported
to the military authorities. We hope the people
will have courage enough, at least, to make
known their grievances, with the facts, to the
military.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23
Charlotte Marble Yard!

have this day sold the Stock of the Charlotte
Marble Yard to JAMES TIDDY, who will in the
future conduct the business, and is cordially recon-
mended to my customers Of the last ten years.
RICHARD N. TIDDY.
Charlotte, N. c., July LIST, 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23

A WARNING regret to learn that many
persons who have and are receiving charity aid
in destitute localities, are not trying to help
themselves. They have made no exertions to
produce corn or food of any sort-not even plant
ing garden. We have heard of instances where
aborers actually stopped work (when receiving
forty cents day and board) and went off Is and
20 miles to draw ration3. The ndolent and lazy
should be warned that hereafter they will get no
aid-there will be no supplies distributed next
year by donations-the coed people North and
South who have been giving corn and money for
the destitute. will not be disposed, if able, to con-
tinue such contributions from year to year.
Those who are not striving to make crop of
some sort and preparing for the future. may ex-
pect to starve next year.
Of course there are worthy persons who need
aid and have received it, and who are doing their
best to help themselves; but are frequently
told that many relying entirely on the rations
issued by the Bureau and the donat ions of the
charitable. and not making the least exertons to
earn living by work. From such, let all aid be
withheld.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23

The young man to whom 'this world owes a
living" has been turned out of doors-the land
lord not being willing to bear the Indebtedness
Of the world on his shoulders
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23

New ORLEANS, July 18-0Hieers of the
steamers Yucia and Heroine, from Tampico,
confirm the report of the execution of Santa
Anna in Mexico.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23

PosTAGE:-Persons having their Post Office
in the same County in which the Newspaper to
which they are subscribers are published, pay
no postage But if the Paper is published 10
one County, and their Post Office in another,
they are required to pay the following quarter
In hostage
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23

Gen. Sheridan has signi6ed his intention of re-
moving Governor Throckmorton, ofTexas, together
with the majority of the officers of that State.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23

DAVIDSON COLLEGE.-The Commencement
Exercises of Davidson College took place last
week. We regret that we were prevented from
attending by unavoidable occurrence. But
we learn from those who were present that every
thing passed off handsomely. There was an
unusually large number of visitors present and
all enjoyed the occasion.
On Wednesday. Gov. Vance delivered the An
nual Address, which is spoken of in commendabe
terms.
The Institution is reported to be in a very
satisfactory condition, and under the administra-
ton of its President, Rev. DR.. McPha is
receiving an increased patronage and afording
gratifying indications of usefulness.
We hope some friend will furnish with de-
tailed account of the Commencement Exercises
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23
JAMES TIDDY,

Manufacturer of Monuments, Slabs, Headstones, BE-.
CHARLOTTE, N. G.
EsS- Orders will receive prompt atteatioa.
All persons indebted to the Charlotte Marble Yard
will please come forward and make immediate pay.
ment, as further indulgence cannot be given.
|. July 81 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23
MARKETS.

New YoRK, July 90 Cotton quiet and steady
Middling Uplands 264 to 81 Gold $l.39A. North
Carolina Bonds, new issue, Sc.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23

MRS. L. A. NORRYCE,
Would kindly solicit the patronage of the citizens
of Charlotte, and inform them that she 10 now pre-
pared to do all kinds of
IL e I'D l. Il WOR k,
Plain, Ornamental and Fancy.
Gents and Ladies Uuderclothing beautifully made.
A New System Of Cutting and Fitting.

Three afternoons in each week devoted to teach
ing lutte girls Ornamental, Fancy Embroidery,
Braiding and all kinds of Needle Work.
Mrs. N. is compelled to make her support by her
Needle and close industry
Feeling truly grateful for the great kindness shown
by the community of Charlotte for the past year she
has been with them, she would beg continuance
of the same. Will be found in the house NEXT
to MI Allen Cruse's residence.
july %, 1867.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1867-12-06
" Vine and FiC-trce."

The incompatible president of the Con-
vention now sitting in the capitol touched
tender point in the feelings OF great
many persons when, in his address, he
drew a picture Of the independence and
felicity of living under ones town vine
and iig-tree." The Wigs reporter at
once brought to his notice most striking
case, which must have excited the espe-
cial sympathy of Judge UNDERWOOD for,
from his speeches, his heart must overflow
upon the slightest occasion with the feel
ings of philanthrophy and kindness. 1t is
the case Of Mr.. MCVEIGH, of Alexandria,
amid whose vines and fruit trees the Judge
is very comfortably residing Surely SO
good and pure o man as he cannot continue
to deprive Mr.. MCVEIGH Of that great boon
which in his delectable address to the Con-
yention he wanted to secure to everybody !.
AS tho wrong is all the Judges own, he
may become equal proprietor Of the right
by giving up the aforesaid vines, &C., to
their rightful owner. His failure to do SO
will continue an investigation which might
stain his spotless ermine, and that would
be calamity the world would deplore