The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-08
STATE NEWS.

/ STATE NEWS.
H The Synod of North Carolina will meet
in Newbern, N G, on Wednesday, October 3Oih,
1867, at O'Clock P NJ.
ESCAPE OF PRISONER AND SHOOTING OF A
SOLDIER We learn that Mcdonald, who shot
the two negroes at Waynesville, few weeks
ago, escaped from the guard at Morgan,on, aud
is now at large Subsequently, fight occurred
among the soldiers who were sent recapture
him, when the Corporal shot by of the
men under his command, aud died 10 two hours
-4shevWe Neacs.
FRosT.-We had the first frost Of the season
on Monday night We presume tina: it too
light TO do any injury, however. This is the
earliest frost almost, within the memory Of the
coolest inhabi,ant" Usually it does not come
before the goth of October The LIST of Novem-
Der -Rateiyh Sentinel, Oct 2d
WESTERN N RAILRoAD.-At a meeting
of the Directors of tie Western N G r. R., on
Friday last, it was decided to let out to contrac-
tors the work on the east side of the French
Broad branch soon the right of way was
obtained from the land holders on that line, ADD
Mai Wilson and Mr. n Kelsey were instructed
, to visit the people on that line and secure the
right of way. 1t was also decided to put the
mountain section, on the Morganton line under
contract at cnce. The Board also ordered the
President to open the books for subscription on
the Duck town extension with view to putting
that line also under contract The President of
the Road, Col. S. McD Tate was unavoidably
absent, not having returned from the North,
where be has been for some weeks negotiating
the disposal of the BUuds for the building Of the
Road
Nc &c f.ir
hope nothing will interfere with its steady pro-
gresS "A sheCiHe Ne,cs
SUPERIOR Courts The fall term of Wake
Superior Court commenced in this city Mon.
day last, His Honor Judge Fowle presiding On
Monday the novel sight presented of six
coiored meu in the jury box Among the first
cases was that of a colored man indicted for an
assault on d white man-verdct guilty. The
second case was that of white man for an as
sault on colored man, tried by a jury compo-
sed exclusively of whites Verdict guilty. -Ral-
eiyh Register
SHER1FFs -Sirce last notice, the follow
ing Sher'fs have settled with the Comptroller
and treasurer, viz: Those of Union, Chatham,
Randolph, Stanly, Stokes, Moore, Carteret, War
rem, Franklin Lenoir, Robson, Ashe, Granville,
Buncome, Jackson, Madison and Yancey.-Rut
Sentinel, Oct. I'd
LUsUs NATURE.-There is in the possession
of MIR Greenlee, living in Mcdowell county, a
Rattle Stake with two horns, which adds greatly
to the repulsive appearance Of his snakc-ship.
Each of these horns is about ] inches long,
projecting from the head, just above the eyes,
with three propes or barbs on each. The horns
curve towards each other at their points, much
like the antlers of deer but, we suppose, do
not present such majestic appearance Ashe
uHle Neus
GY- From the Winston Sentinel we learn that
the fruit trade has about closed in that section.
In Winston and Salem, together, it amounted to
nearly $4,000 The shipment of one house 10
Salem amounted to $4,000. 1t is estimated
that the entire shipments Of Forsyth county will
amount to 100000. This immense revenue to
the county is produced almost exclusively 10y
women and children
Judge Heath and A NJ Lewis, formerly
of this State, are associated with Generals Al
bert Pike and j r. Chalmers 10 law school at
Memphis Tenn.
NORTH CAROLINA SoLDIERs.-Wh in
Petersburg recently, distinguished resident
of that city told US, that be heard Gen. Ambrose
Hill say, IN answer to inquiry made him,
to what troops he preferred, that he bad rather
have North Carolina troops than those from any
other State He said that whilst they always
fought as bravely those from any State what
ever, they we're more submissive to authority
more tractahle Hence they really better
soldiers Our distinguished friend also stated
that he asked Gen Hill who was the best Ma
jor General 10 the Confederate service His
answer was Gen Fender. We were pleased to
hear this, it confirms our own impression,
and what We had said some months ago in
these columns. Gen. Lee doubtless shared With
Gen Hill in this opinion relative to our North
Carolinian's merit, if we may judge from his
admirable eulogy in his report of the campaign
in which Gen Pender fell. That eulogy ought
to be eDgraven on tablet of bronze marble,
and placed in our State Capitol, to let future
generations know the estimate 10 which our
foremost soldier was held by the great Leader
in our late 81 gantc struggle. we'll to teach
them of what stuff their ancestors were made
- Worrenton Vindic0tor
MILITARY ORDER Charleston, Oct 2 Gen.
Canhy has issued order prohibiting provost