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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-26
Latest News.
THE LEGISLATURE.
RALEIGH, Saturc

RALEIGH, Saturday, Feb %.
Inc House of Commons adopted a resolution to
ADJOURN sine die on the 4th of March.
The following bill has passed both Houses and
is now law:
AN ACT TO ABOLISH IMPRISONMENT FOR
DEBT.
Section l. Be it enacted by the General Assembly
Oh the otate OF North Carolina, and it Is hereby
acted oy the authority of the same, That from and
ater t3e passage of this act it shall not be lawful
10 arrest or imprson any person upon any original
"rn' ior oeot, assumpst, covenant or any other
oreach OF contract, issuing out of any of
cord In this State upon any warrant issuing from
any justice of the Peace, nor upon any capias ad
sofydesen1am issuing from any court of record, or
from any Justice of the Peace in this State.
sec 2. Be it further enacted, That all original
"rits snail only summon the defendant to be and
appear at the next Term of the Court to which said
writs are returnable; Provided That if the plaintiff,
Tor any action of debt, assumpsit covenant shall
make oath In writing that the defendant defend
ants are ABOUT to remove himself property be-
yond the limits of this State, and SHALL the same
time, swear TO the amount that such person per-
sons are indebted to him. and that the same Justly
due, then the plaintiff shall have cap,as ad respon-
dunn or al sot'sdetendum, bail warrant to arrest
the body OF such absconding debtor Provided fur
ther, That if at any time after the issuing of the
writ and before execution levied, The plaintiff his
agent or attorney shall make oath before the Clerk
of the Court from which the writ issued that the
defendant is about to leave the State, then the
Clerk shall issue alias writ of copias dd respon-
dendum or ad sat:faeiendum as the may be, and
the defendant shall be required to give bail.
Sec. Be it further enacted, That all laws and
clauses of laws coming in conflict with this Act be
and the same is hereby repealed
Sec. A. Be it further enacted, That this Act shall
be in force from and after its ratification.
Ratified this 2lst day of February 1867
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BREAD WANTED.-We have received COM
munication from Lancaster, S. c., written by
respectable gentlemen, stating that many Of the
people of that section are destitute of bread, and
asking relief. The casualties of war, and the
District last year, have left the people in very
destitute condition. The drought prevailed so
severely in this and two or three adjoining coun=
ties last year. that it may be out of the power of
our people to afford relief-farmers in Mecklen-
burg and Union now getting their supplies of
corn from abroad-but if any one has anythin Q
to spare let it be sent to DIR. j. F. G. Mittag at
Lancaster. S. G.
We see that the citizens of Newbern are taking
steps to contribute for the relief of South
Carolina neighbors.
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Just Received,

500 Bushels white bread Corn,
500 - prime Seed Oats,
500 Lbs Durhams Smoking Tobacco,
100 Bunches Cotton Yarn,
25 Boxes Adamantne Candles,
3 Barrels Molasses,
Bacon Sides, Hams and Lard !; new lot of that So
peror Coffee; superior gunpowder and Imperial Tea
Send for your supplies to
Feb o. 1867 W. BOYD'S.
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AUCTIONEER and AGENT.

A STUART respectfully informs the citizens
of Charlotte and the public generally that ne will
give his personal attention to Auction Sales and
the settlement Of Accounts or any business of that
kind that may require his services. He will visit
the country when desired and act Auctioneer, or
attend to any business in the city as an Agent.
He be found at the Corner Drug Store of Dr..
McAden, at the residence of Mr. Rabe.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-26

At my Plantation, 8 miles from Charlotte, on the
Salisbury road Collins of all kinds may be obtained
at short notice. good supply is always kept on
hand ready made.
Feb 25, 1867. s. A. STUART.
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FROM WASHINGTON.

The House of Representatives has amended
the tax bill by removing the tax on Cotton after
the LIST of September next This was agreed to
by vote of SO to 81.
In the Senate, Mr. Yates of Illinois, presented
petition from 1000 citizens of Charleston, S c,
asking for a territorial government for S. C.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-26
AUCTION SALE.

On Wednesday next. at the Corner Drug Store.
will be sold five Boxes fine Cable Coil TOBAC-
co. Also, fine cut Tobacco and lot of Carroll
ma Bell SNUFF. S. A. HARRIS,
Feb 25, 1867. Auct'r.
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have lost Hound Slut, white and black spot
ted, and yellow l will pay $40 for her. live
miles southeast of Charlotte, the Monroe road.
Feb %, 1867 s. J. BLACK.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-26

MIscEGENATIoN.-Aw white man of the age
of fifty was married to negro woman of Court
landt, Ala !, few days ago. He was ducked in
pond and sent off by railroad by some person
or persons unknown
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-26

SUNDAY WoRK.-The Mayor of Raleigh
rested and fined some merchants of that city for
selling goods on Sunday.
Now the Mayor of Washington city ought to
arrest the U. s. Senate for working Sunday.
That body sat all Saturday night (the 16th) and
until 81 o'clock Sunday morning, having under
consideration the reconstruction bill. 1t don't
pay to work on Sunday.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-26

LOOK OUT.-A resolution has been introduced
into the U. S. Senate, declaring the pardons here
tofore granted by the President null and void
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-26
A Poem to be read either rov.

'edd either acoy.
To take to me a wife,
Would grieve my very life
To think upon a bride,
| can't be satisfied.
Tis woman is the thing
Such trouble on US bring.
The JOY I can't express.
So great is singlessness.
| never conld agree,
A married man to be.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-26
80 Sacks Of Family Flour,

400 Bushels of Spring OATS,
100 CORN,
For sale by
HUTCHINSON, BURROUGHS CO.
Feb 25 1867
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New Crop Cuba MOlasses

DIRECT FROM CARDENAS.
1873 ss T Hhas:' bright crop clayed Molasses
81 B BtI. in prime new packages.
We offer the above for CASH at New York prices
Half of the cargo being already engaged, orders
should be sent in promptly.
o. G. PARSLEY l. CO.
Feb %, 1867. WILMIYGTos, N. c.
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DIED.

In this town, on the 22d inst, Joseph NJ. Wilson,
son of Charles and Matilda Wilson.
In Caswell county, on the goth ult., DR.. James E.
Williamson. He was a good man, and a jealous
and worthy member of the Methodist Church.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-26

CoNaREss-Feb. 21.-The Senate judiciary
committee reported bill providing that where
property was confscated by the Confederate au-
thorities, the former owner may make proof be-
fore any Federal Court, and a commissioner
shall be appointed by the commander of the
district, wherein the confscated land lies. The
commander shall place the claimant in posses
sion on presentation of the commissioners or
Judges certified decision, and shall protect the
claimants possession.
The Senate held an executive session, among
the combinations are John Read and William
r. Bond, Tax Collectors for North Carolina.
The Special Committee to enquire into the
sales by the government of Southern Railroads,
has commenced Investigations. Among the
witnesses are Secretary Stanton, and DR. Powell
of n G..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-26

In this city, ON the 7th inst, by the Rev. VIM q
both of York District, S. G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-26

HORSE STEALING.-Horse and mule thieves
had better be careful how they appropriate
such animals without permission of their owners.
The Legislature has passed law making the
penalty death for the first offence.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-26

U Some of our contemporaries are complaining
about being cheated by persons at the North
sending them advertisements and neglectng or
refusing to pay for the same. They might have
expected that. We have long since determined
not to publish any advertisement from the North
unless it was paid for in advance. and not then if
it was calculated to deceive readers. All
..gift enterprise and lottery" concerns, "agents
wanted wonderful ''patent medicines" &C., are
nothing more than swindng affairs, intended to
rob people of their money. We warn people to
have nothing to do with such concerns if they do
not want to be cheated.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-26

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2O-George Ellers
was shot dead in court to-day by the father of
the girl whom Elers was on trial for ravishing
in April last.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-26

A lot of No. Flour-cosntry made.
Feb rs, 1867. A BERRYHILL
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just Received.

5000 Bacon Sides,
20 Bbls. Superior Irish Potatoes,
Tierces New Rice, s. c.,
so Bags No. Family Flour,
100 Bushels of Bottled Meal,
200 Bags Seed Oats, for Spring,
800 Choice Hams, New,
100 Sacks Liverpool Salt,
500 Sides Superior Sole Leather,
20 Boxes Cheese.
ED 25, 1867. s. B. MEACI
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-26

l always did intend
Single my life to spend,
1t much delighteth me
To live from woman free
It's sure a happy life
To live without a wife,
A female to my mind,
| ne'er expect to find,
A bachelor to live
My mind l freely give,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-26

Iron of the best quality, from the Kings Noun
tain Iron Works keep all kinds of Iron for farm
ing purposes and for Gold Mining.
S. B. MEACHAM, Agent.
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At cents per pound Retail.
IS 1" +" Wholesale,
Good Home made IRON, at
BREM, BROWN cos,
Feb 25, 1867 2w Hardware Store.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-26
February 20. 1867.

NATIONAL AFFAIRs.-Last week we published
Stevens bill, as it passed the House of Repre-
sentatives. for placing the Southern States under
military rule That bill went to the Senate, and
that body on .Sunday morning, the 18th inst,
adopted substitute for it known as "Sherman's
subsitute.' This substitute went back to the
House for concurrence, but was rejected because
it was considered too lenient!
Afterwards the House adopted some stringent
amendments and then passed the bill. The Sc
nate concurred by vote of 35 to z.
A full and interesting account of the proce ed
ings will be found in e.iother column.
The bill, as passed, places the Southern States
virtually under the control of the military until
they 1.-THE States) adopt the Howard amendment,
form a State Constitution giving the negroes
the right to vote. and submit to the dsfranchise-
ment of large portion of the white population.
After this is done. and Congress approves the
work. Representatives may be admitted from the
Southern States who can take the test oath.
The present State Governments are declared 70
ity, and may be abolished or superseded at any
time.
One clause of the bill (being portion of Mr.
A1uCAooo' SCI o"CheiulcuiI "oulu SEEM 10 nave
the effect of displacing present State officers
1t says:
No person shall be qualified to hold office I'M
der the provisional government who is ineligible
under the provisions of the 3D. section of the Con-
sttutional amendment.
If the President vetoes this Bill, it may be that
Congress will pass it by thirds over the veto;
or if it does not do that the matter will come up
again before the new Congress which assemblies
the 4th Of March, which body is considered
more Radical than the present one.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-26
Lime, Corn, &c.

Thomastown Lime, Corn and Flour, for sale a
the lowest price at the Charlotte S. @. Railroad
Depot.
Feb Is, 1867. W. W. PEGRAM.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-26

A M1x1N' OF THE BABIEs.-Some time ago
there was dancing party given, up north most
the ladies present had little babies, whose NOISY
perversity required too much attention TO permit.
the mothers to enjoy the dance. A number of
gallant young men volunteered to watch the
young ones while the parents INDUCED in a break
down. No sooner had the women left the babies
in charge of the mischievous devils, than they
stripped the infants, changed their clothes, giving
the apparel of one to another The dance over,
it was time to go home, and the mothers hurriedly
took each baby, in the dress of her own, and
started some to their homes ten or fifteen miles
off, and were far on their way before daylight
But the day following there was tremendous
row in that settlement; mothers discovered that
single night had changed the sex of their babies
observation disclosed physical phenomena, and
then commenced some of the tallest female pc
destrianism; living miles apart, it required two
days to unmix the babies, and as many months
to restore the women to their natural sweet dis
positions. To this day it is unsafe for any of the
baby mixers to venture into the territory.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-26

SpITEFUL.-Mr Stokes, a member of the House
of Representatives from Tennessee, is in favor of
confscation (although he was himself once a
secessionist). In a recent speech in Congress he
said:
God willing. and living. there shall be a
question propounded to this House and this ma
ton whether portion of the claims of loyal men
shall not be paid by the confscated property of
rebels
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1867-05-09

WE were much amused a few
evenings since by hearing Mr.. H
"a lifelong Democrat, and tor years
a slave to drink, but for twenty
months past radical temperance
man, tell the following incident
which happened few days since
He was sitting in his office convers-
ing with several of his friends, when
the door opened and Mira rigid
old Democrat came i'll. The usual
compliments of the day passed,
when the latter gave Mr.. H-a
slight nudge and winked him out to
the back door, when cautiously peer
ing around to see that no one was
observing them, he drew from the
deep recesses of his pocket, a pint
flask, which bore the appearance of
having been several times visited,
and asked him to drink. ''No," re
piled H., "I do not drink" You are
a-liar," responded Mr.-"I
pledge you my word," returned Mr..
H., 'that have not drank drop for
over twenty months lis that SO ?"
1T is, and am now a member of
the Good Templar Lodge in this
place" For moment look of
blank astonishment came over the
countenance of the old Demodrat,
which gave way to one of anguish,
rs he said, "Good God! have you
left the Democratic party p Mr.
H., is still strong Democrat, but
thinks the above too good to keep
secret -OscaloOSa Herald.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1867-05-09

Are you about 10 paint yonr House Be
sure to call on McDonOJd. CHesaeU
tc LOeeH before you buy your PAINTS.
OILS, GLASS, PUTTY, ETC., and YOU
will surely buy of them. And don't forget to
look at those Beautiful, New WALLPA-
PERS, which would make your house look
like Palace, for very small sum of money
with the BORDERS and CURTAINS to
match
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1867-05-09

KossUTH still resides in Turin
He has grown permanently old, and
bears in his person the marks of the
cruel disappointments and .vicissi-
tudes which have marked his life
His hair and beard, which many will
remember as glossy black, have
been for several years as white as
silver; his form, once SO. erect, is
bowed with grief and suffering, and
profound melancholy, since the
death of his wife, with whom he bu-
ried all his hopes, marks his whole
demeanor. But his voice is still soft
and sweet, and his eye still beams
with that sad and tender light which
gave so much ofits wonderful beauty
to his face. He is poor, powerless
and lone.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1867-05-09

SUICIDE IN kENToN.-Our usually
quiet community was thrown into a
state of intense excitement early on
Tuesday evening last, by the an
nonncement that gentleman who
had that afternoon arrived at Judge
Hugh Letson's on visit from the
East, had committed suicide by cut
ting his throat with a razor, in an
clubhouse in the rear of Mt Letson's
residence. On visiting the scene, we
found that such was indeed the case.
Doctors Watt, Stimmel and Chesney
were called, and rendered what aid
they could. He was taken to the
house, and an examination made of
the wound, when it appeared that
four strokes of the razor had been
made, and his throat was cut nearly
to the bone. He lived only about
forty minutes after the act was done.
His name was John Hays.-Kenton
Republican.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1867-05-09

The representative man of the
Democracy,-Brick Pomeroy of the
La Crosse Democrot-has come out
in favor of reputation of the Fed
eral debt. The Democracy dare not,
as party, now avow that doctrine,
but as individuals nine out of ten fa-
vor it, and the assurance ofpower is
only necessary to an avowal of re-
pudiation as one of the planks OF
Democratic creed.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1867-05-09
Broke Jail.

Last Thursday night five prisoners
i'll the Van Vert Jail, forced their
way out, and have escaped. Four
Of these men were Allen County
prisoners, sent to Van Vert Jail for
safe keeping. Jerome Younkin,
Hank Wilson and Charley McWil-
liams are old thieves and desperate
characters. The Van Vert Jail was
iron clad, and supposed to be en-
tirely secure. The prisoners must
have had help from some source
Lima Gazette.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1867-05-09

KERosENE.-The following should
be published at least once a week
"Many persons who use kerosene
or coal oil lamps, are in the habit,
when going to bed or leaving the
room for time, ofturning the wick
down low, in order to save trife of
the consumption Of oil. The con-
sequence is that the air of the room
soon becomes vitiated by the uncon-
sumed oil vapors of the gas pro
duced by combustion, and also by
the minute particles of smoke and
SCOT which are thrown off. Air
thus poisoned is deadly in it's effects,
and the wonder is that more persons
are not Immediately and fatally in
jured breathing it. Irritation and
inflammation Of throat and lungs,
headache, dizziness and nauscr are
among it's effects"
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1867-05-09

JONES and Brown were talking
lately of a young clergyman whose
preaching they had heard that day.
The sermon was like a certain man
mentioned in certain biography
"yery poor and very pious.''
"What do you think of him ?" in
quired Brown.
81 think" said Jones, che did
much better two years ago.
"Why he didn't preach at al
them" said Brown.
"True," replied Jones, '.that is
what mean"
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1867-05-09
rom Longfellow's Translation of Dante.

From Longfellows Translation of Dante
Then unto them turned ME, and spake.
And began: Thine agonies. Francesca,
sad and Compassionate 10 weeping make
me.
But tell me. at the time of thy sweet sighs,
by what and in what manner love con-
ceded
That you should know your dubious de-
siresl"
And she to me, "There is no greater sorrow
Than to be mindful of the happy time
In misery, and that thy teacher knows;
But, IL to recognize the earliest root
Oflove in use thou hast SO great desire,
Twill do even as he who weeps and speaks ;
One day we reading were for our delight
OF Launcelot, how love did him enthral;
Alone We were, and without any fear:
Full many II time our eyes together drew
That reading, and drove the color from our
But one point only was it that o'ercame us
when, as we read of the much lOnged- for smile
I.eing by such u noble lover kissed, :,
This one, who neer from me shall DC oi-
vided,
Kissed me upon the mouth all palpitating :.
Gaolotto was the book. and he who wrote ~ !;
That day did we no further read thefelh'
And all the while one spirit uttered thls. ...
The other one did weep so, that. Tor pl.'s'
I Iswooned away as if had been dying, \
And fell. even AS dead body falls.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1867-05-09

CINCINNATI, August %, 1866.
We believe the Cincinnati Home Insurance
Company to be sound and reliable institu
tion their list of subscribers beng full guar
antee to us that such is the fact.
SPENCE BROTHERS. q co.
Tobaeeonists 50 East Third Street
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1867-05-09
Ar f YOU IN S u r + ID Z
GET A POLICY
IN THE
CHM, Home Fire Ins. Co.,
The leading Insurance Comfy of the west.
CASH C1PIT1L, $3OO,OO0.O0

Stockholders and Directors:
Wholesale Merchants and Wealthy Business Men
CHARLESG. REAKIRF, President.
O. NJ GRAY, Vice President.
C.. M. RANSOM, Secretary.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1867-05-09

A Boy was recently arrested by
the police for trying to look into
the future without ticket.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1867-05-09

as near pure as 1t is possible to obtain them,
always on hand for Medical and Medicinal
purposes only, can be found at
MCDONALD, CHESNEY g. LOVETT'S.
The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1867-05-09

From the Crawfod County Forum.
The Board of Directors of the Cincinnati
Home we know to be made up of the leading
business men of the city of Cincinnati, and in
every way upright and honorable"
The fire business ofthis company is confined
to the insuring of dwellings and furniture,
barns and their contents, churches and mcr-
cantile risks, and similar risks. known as the
more desirable. With capital stock of $780,,
900, and respectable Assets, it specially com
mends itself to our citizens and the puhEe
generally wanting insurance, as a standard of
home company Losses promptly paid, and
agents appointed through the State Office, N.
E. corner of W ater Street and Columbus Aven-
ue, Sandusky, Ohio.
Col, III III. HADLEY,
State Agent Managoesf Agenciesof Ohio.
Policies issued and L adjusted by
JOINT. 4yres, Resident agent,
Feb. 49, ls67.-3t U. Sandusky. O.