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Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-09-18
TENNESSEE REPORTS

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THIRST AND SECOND VOLUMES OF
oALDwELL's REPORTS for sale al the Supreme
Court Clerks ofcs. Knoxville Tennessee. Price 81 30.
sept 4, IsG7-4t ~ l.. PATTERSON.
Brownlow's Knoxville Whig. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1866-1869, 1867-09-18
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

A MEETING OF THE STOCKHOL-
IA DRRs Of tho Knoxville and Kentucky Railroad Company
win be held the once Of the Company Saturday the
sepii.sf O. A. MeGHEE, Presissut
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23
ssMAXIMILIAN AVENGERS"

The following Proclamation is being extensive
y circulated on the Rio Grande border:
"Amercans? shallthe civilized people Of a
great Nation stand passive, and, by their silence,
assent to the most barbarous act of the 9th GEN.
tury,-the butehering in cold blood, 10y mon.
grei race of God forsaken wretches, of man who
by treachery became a prisoner of war; for what
else was Maximilian but a prisoner of war9 =
j, History teaches that the Mexican people. for
nearly the, last half century, have been ineapa-
BILE of selfgovernment, while Maximian has
shown to the world that he was the best ruler
they ever had, and was doing all that wise man
could do TO develope the resources ofihe country,
until betrayed by Judas Iscarot, in whom he had
trusted. He was brave man, aud died as a
pearl sacrificed to beastly swine. sa.r ss
Americans! The blood hound, Eseobedo, has
defantly and insolently declared to the world
that, before closing his military career, he hopes
to see the blood Of every foreigner split that
sides in bis country. Sbalfthis be sos Out with
this foul blot that stains ihe American continent
Let Us unite in our strength, that we may give
public expression to our Indignation, and let it
fall on those who in the eyes, of the Christian
world are morally responsible for the death of
Maxin,ilian-yea even though il fall on Se.;-
setary OF STATE whose ..Iittle bell" alas did not
tinkle to the life Of one of the best men that
ever liyedy' s7asz Szs'''-+'A
.A Signed, A NATIVE OF New YORK.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23
A WAR INCIDENT.

GA Staff Officer" in the Masonic columns oi
the New York Dispatch, furnishes the following:
Il give the following incident falling under my
own observation, as an instance where the Masonic
tie of brotherhood proved stronger than the fear
of death, and more lasting than the hatred Of
mortal foes. At the second battle of Cold -Har-
Dor the repuse of the Federals left the ground in
front of the Confederate works strewn with their
dead and wolnded-these, lying more than a
day under the hot July sun, dying with thirst,
begged piteoasly for help, but in vain, as the
Federal lines were so close that none could leave
the protection of the breast work without being
made target for their bullets. Some dragged
themselves to the ditch and were hoisted over by
means of waist belts buekled together and let
down to them.
"At this time, when to cross the works seemed
certain death, two men came to head quarters
and asked permission to bring in wounded
Federal lying in their front. They were referred
to the order prohibiting such reckless exposure,
and the danger of the attempt pointed out
They answered that the man had shown the
Masonic signal o;r distress, and that as Masons
they felt bound to attempt to relieve him at any
cost The General (R. F. Hoke) could not re-
fuse his consent, and at nj ghtfall the two went
upon the field, and though exposed to tie great
est QatSeF, succeedeG III uFingibg tne iuah sdfeIy
off He proved to be a Lieutenant Colonel bad
ly shot in the head; he carried to private
hospital, carefully attended 10y Masons and even
tualy recovered from his wounds at first consid-
cred mortal. AS General Grant sent in no flag
Of truce but continued his fire upon the Con fed
crate ambulance corps, his wounded lay where
they fell, and nearly all died without help in sight
of two armies; but the Masonic signal, feebly
raised, had found response in hostile breasts,
and added one more to the many victories Of Love
over Death" -..- .- -. .--.., -r as
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23
WHAT WE NEED.

There are large numbers of persons at the
South, who, when our producing power was
very great, and as consequence our CONNER
cial and mercantile interests were hourishing
were bred to pursuits which at this juncture ej
| affairs are decidedly Improbable; who were
educated to the desk, taught to stand behind
the counter, and glibly talk "airy nothings" as
they sold muslirs, calicoes, &c; schooled for the
bar, or graduated for the practice of medicine.
All of these classes of men must, of necessity,
suffer very much from the altered condition Of
things which now exists The agricultural in
terests of the South, upon which all of its pros
perity was dependent, are languishing; and, as
limited, and the activity in business which once
afforded employment to all these classes is far
from being so great as it formerly gave promise
of being. No one can help seeing that the
South needs more work in her corn and cotton
fields, more manual labor, and less in the towns
and cities; less purely intellectual effort. Il SO
happens, however, that while many perceive
that they ought to change their location and
seek the favors of fortune in new field, they
are so tied down and involved that they cannot
make the movement which they would prefer;
but still there are many who are foot loose and
need nothing but the inclination to make room
for others and better themselves They need to
learn that it is false pride which keeps them
away from the pillow handles, they need to know
that labor is honorable, and that agricultural
pursuits is quite as respectable as any other,
and certainly more honorable. If about one
half Of the populations of our towns would go
on farms and work, our greatest need would be
met, ,..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23
[From the Detroit Free Press, July 81
A VERY PECULIAR CASE OF HY-
DROPROBIA.

Sixteen wears ago last Wednesday, James Bay,
then a resident of Pontiac, was bitten by rabid
dog, but experienced no serious effects from the
bite until one year from the day on which he was
bitten. lie then felt some symptoms of the ter
rible disease, which soon developed into a most
frightful attack. For six weeks he was raving
maniac, and all hope of his recovery aban-
doned; but an iron constitution and skilful nurs-
ing brought him out from the shadow of death,
and he rallied the disease finally passing off,
lie pursued the even tenor of his way until the
second anniversary, when he was again attacked,
but with less severity than on the first occasion.
The goth day of June in each succeeding year
has been the occasion of a hydrophobic fit, the
last of which attacked him one week ago yester-
day, at Sandwich, where he was employed AS
brickmaker The usual symptoms were felt
during the early part of the day, and Bay reques-
ted some of his friends to tie him in order to
prevent personal injury. Being frightened by
bis personal appearance they refused to do so,
and he continued at his work all day and until
midnight, his usual time for quitting.
Going to neghboring barn, he tried TO sleep
off the dreaded attack. After awhile his COM
panions heard a noise in the barn, and, fearing
that it was as Bay had declared, went to his aid.
An appalling sight greeted them. The poor
victim was foaming at the mouth, biting at Va
rious objects, and to all appearance suffering the
most horrible agony. AS soon as he caught
sight of them, with eyes glowing like ire-baIls,
and uttering an unearthiy yell, be made rush
for them. The party at once retreated, leaving
Bay alone in the gloomy hay-Ioft, wrought up TO
the highest pitch Of lnaniac pbrenzy, and bat
Ting with an enemy that no mortal man can sub
due. In one of his convulsons he lifted a portion
of the roof completely off, which evidently ex.
hausted him, as nothing more was heard, when
his friends finally vehtured to look after him, he
was found in a sound sleep. He was at once
secured and taken to safe place, where be was
kept for several hours, and when he awoke nearly
ahtraces of the previous nights awful experience
had disappeared, and, with the exception of the
exhaustion produced by his great sutferings, he
was as well as usual
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23

4%AA-
MRS. QUERY would inform her friends that
she has spared pans in selecting her stock of
Millinery and Trimmings; and having had a long
experience in the business feels satisfied that she
can please all who will favor her with a call
Bonnets and Hats made aud trimmed to order, on
the most reas sonable terms and shortest notice.
Dresses Cut Fitted, Trimmed and made, on reason
able terms aud ut short notice.
Our terms are strictly Cash Our motto is, small
profit, and jus, dealing to all
April |. lSG7.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23
JUST RECEIVED AT
C. M. QUEEY'S NEW STORE,
A large and well selected Stock of
SPRING AND sUlsl1EEs GOODS.

DRY GOODS, at extremely low prices.
WHITE GOODS, full assortment, which will be
sold low for cash.
TRIMMINGS-Our stock of Trimmings is com
pIete and was selected with care.
A full assortment of YANKEE NOTIONS and
FANCY GOODS.
HOOP SkIRFS--Bradey's Paris Trail Skirts
the most popular Skirt wOrn--all sizes-Ladies,
children and Misses.
KID GLUVES-all colors and sizes of the best
article. Ladies' and Childrens Mitts, all sizes, and
of the best quality.
FANS AND PARASOLS-A full assortment of
all kinds.
SHOES-Ladies', ChiIdren's and Misses boots,
shoes and CATERS of the best Philadelphia make.
Also, Mems and Boys shoes and hats.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23
DENTISTRY.

DR.. Wh. E. CARR, late of Wilmington, having
located in Charlotte is prepared to attend promptly
all calls relating to his profession. Having had
seventeen years experience in the practice of Den
tistry he is satisfied that he please all who may
give him calf.
All work done with reference to neatness, dura-
bility and dispatch. Office over BarrInger, elfe
Co.'S where lie can be found at all hours OF the
day. All work warranted to give entire saisfac-
faction. Teeth filled and extracted without pain.
June 10, 1861. 6m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23

hO6SiAN hSAEhiGA.-nac correspondent Oh
Pbiladelphia paper writes as follows: '"
Sitka is built on ledge of rocks, upon bag
as smooth as the Delaware, that is never frozen
over, and gives good harborage for large vessels,
though up to this time few have anchored there
of a greater tonnage than four hundred. The
Administrators residence is built Of seasoned
logs, cariously inlaid and gabled after the Rus.
sian manner. 1t 10 hundred feet square, sur.
mounted with light house, and fanked With q
stockade and block houses, mounting ship-guns.
The population, when the fur season is over, u
close to 1900 souls. There is fog around the
place three hundred days In the year; but the
streams seldom freeze more than three weeks
in all 10 the winter. One Greek Temple, elab-
orately built, the adornments Of which were senk
from European Russis; one Protestant mission
church, and one school hoase, with . public lib
rary attached were che features Of the capital,
and there were strong storehouses and q barrack
there Three -fourths of the people sse half,
breeds, between Russian and Indian. The
markets are scanty in other meats than the roe
buck and the musimon or wild mi1ttoR. Peas.
ca.aliHower, potatoes, beets, cabbage, celery,
parsnips, onions, strawberries, blackberries,
whortleberries aud cranberries are common.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23

80 Postmaster sWeH, my lad, what will you
have ?n- sBey-"Here's a letter sis wants to go
along as -fas. as it can; cause theresa fellow
wants 10 haze her here. and she's courted by
another fellow what amt here, and she wants to-
know whether he's going to have her or not"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23
ROCE r L E S.
AMMON & McLAUGH IL N


Have just received large assortment of Groceries,
which they offer for sale at reduced prices Their
Stock consists, in part, of the following articles:
40 Sacks prime Rio Coffee,
80 Barrels Sngar-all grades,
Hogsheads Sugar-yelow,
25 Barrels Molasses-assorted grades,
Hogsheads Molasses-Cuba, -..
10 Barrels Potomac Shad,
10 Half Barrels Potomac Shad,
10 Quarter Barrels Potomac Shad,
10 Half Family Mackerel,
10 Quarter 80 90
40 Kits, No / and 2.
100 Sacks Liverpool Salt
so Boxes fine English Dairy Cheese,
so " Adamantine Candles,
SO " assorted Srick Candy,
% ." Layer Raisins, -.<
Fine Lot of Bacon-N. C. and Western,
q Flour, Corn and Corn Meal,
Goldfish and Irish Potatoes,
Hemlock Leather. Iron and Nails-all sizes
Bale Yarn and Shirting,
Fresh Cove Oysters, Sardncs and Pickles,
Sauces, Flavoring Extracts, Soda Crackers, &c.
Aud every other article usually found in a Gro
Gerry and Provision Store.
We invite the attention Of country merchants and
others to our stock and solicit an examination.
HAMMOND & MCLAUGHLIN.
May 81, 1867 if
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-07-23

WHAT IS THE BIBLE LIKE ?-It is like large
beautiful tree that bears sweet fruit for those Who
are hungry, and affords shelter and shade for
pilgrims on their way TO Heaven. 49,. 1s.sr
1t like cabinet ofJewels and precious stones,
which are not only TO be looked at and admired,
but used and worn. ....s y g.. s.,s~z Z -
1t is like a4teleseope, which brings distant OBJ
ieets and afar-of, worlds very near, so that we
can see something of their beauty and impor-
tance. as. s.sT 4=. r. ~sss- So -..'.,-. .5T
1t is like treasure house, store-house of all
sorts of valuable and useful things; and which
are to he had without money and without price.
1t is like a ,eep, broad, ,ean-ilowing river, the
hanks of which are green and fiewery where birds
sing and lambs pay and dear little children are
loving and happy sel-sn n - @-.ss'E Ez-#
My dear ch4rep, / want you to love the Bible.
If u,attend TO it it viii make you through
Gods blessing. wise, rich and happy forever aud
ever.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-02-26
ion, that after all. this association Of North

ion, that after all. this association of North
ern females With our 'whilom" servants, does
not debase Them. On the contrary, the ne.
groes of the South having been reared under
auspices calculated to refine their simple ma
lures, afford these Northern missionaries a
genteeler society than that to be found among
the "sphere" in which they move in their
"dear old home." Certain it is, that in the
association of the Northern Puritan and the
Southern darkey, the darkey will be the suf
ferer, both in religion and character, and
while we have ever regarded the freeing of
the negro as the Sorst calamity that could
have befulen him, it will be heaping Iivid
Goals of cruelty upon him, if he is to be edu>
Gated by the Puritans of the North.
The singing of the Lords song in a
strange land " is entirely gratuitous on the
part CT these " niger teachers" They have
the permission Of the people of the South to
remain in their own land aud sing any song
that suits them. But The meddesome dispo.
sition of New England Yankeeism, will not
permit them to do this. They must quit
theft OVID scfrightcous and idolatrous cline,
and in the character of missionaries force
themselves where their preseace is neither
agreeable or useful. And then, they want
to liken themselves to the captive Jews
Oh what hypocrisy.
The "rare beauty of sumptuous woman
hood" spoken of by the writer, as exhibited
by tho fresh arrival of Niger teachers, -
may excite in the bosoms of the male portion
of the 6 down-trodden race feelings of a
somewhat different character to those of graf
itudc, and this at least May ass"age the grief
of the red-iipped school girls" so far from
home with all its loves.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-02-26
T. NJ. HARMS,
S. S. Spencer,
j. NJ. BICkEL.

During the Afternoon Of the same dav, the
report of the committee on the question of
Privilege IN the Ferguson case was taken up.
An extended discussion ensued upon tie
report. The members of the committee said
1t had been dIsassreeabc task, but they had
endcavOrcd to do their duty.
Mr. Wheat said the report amounted to
nothing the House knew Mr.. Ferguson had
been indicted and Eardoncd; what we want
ed tv know was whether the r!an was tsuilty:
ii he was guilty cxpcl him If he was thief
we could not as an honorable bpdy OF men sit
on the same floor with him. he did not be-
lieve he was guilty. and would vote for the
rejection OF the report.
Mr.. Cunningham said Mr. Ferguson had
admitted his guilt. before the question had
Gcen submitted to the committee We had too
many PardOned men in the land now the
geHtIeman appeared to have been on all sides
OF the question, and he told US the other
day, he had received II letter from woman
he styled his wife, who was rebel; he had
his doubts as to his loyalty. The committee
had done their duty, aud VIC should iuect the
question fairy and adopt it
Mr.. Ferguson made au extended speech he
sa!a designing men had gotten up the whole
affair for personal and political ends lie
had on former occasion gone into the details
OF the case; he stood to day as guitless OF
crime as any man. If the report aud recon
memdation were adopted he would not resign.
Alter further debate, on molten of Mr.
Carroll, the report was indefinitely postponed
By the following vote:
YEAs-29: Messrs Armstrong. Ballard
Beeson, Bilimyre, Brown, (of Ohio). Burk,
! Cald~cN, Carroll, DAVIDSON, Hartman, Hibbets,
johnson, KeILar, Kiucaid, Koonce, Lamb.
Lane, Lightburn, Little, Marshman. McCar,y.
M'Quilkin, Heell, Payne, Smith (of Brook !,
Smith (of BerkeIey,) Snder, Wheat, and
| Workman
NATs-19: Wessrs. PiDDeJ, (Speoker), Bee.
B'cket, Bowyer, Eracraft, cunningham, Elem
ing, Gibson, Grose, Harris, Heerruans, Hiser,
Hoffman, Mann, MPyhofter, Spenser, Taylor,
Vaughan, and Williamson.
House adjourned.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-02-26
AN OPINION

During the debate in the Senate upon the
Sherman bill. Mr.. Revcrdy johnson de-
clared with earnest emphasis that if it passed
into law, it would be death blow to the
State Of West Virginia and that Messrs.
Wiley and Van Wrinkle might as we'll va.
cate their seats. The reason of this is found
in the declaration that Virginia, and the other
rebel States. are uot States within the Union;
and as the Constitution says that no new State
shall be erected within the limits OF another
State without the consent of the latter State,
Virginia not being a State could not give the
consent required by the Constitution there
lore West Virginia has been created, within
the limits of Virginia, nconstitutionaIly.-
Now this opinion Of the Senator was earnestly
expressed under the soIemnitics of his official
oath, and may be weighed against the argu-
mcnt which Mr.. johnson, as an advocate will
soon be called on to make before tho SUI
preme Court, when, as counsel for West Vir-
ginia, he will be required to defend its pre-
tensions to this county and Berkeley Rad
ical West Virginia may be very grateful to
the Senator for his vote in favor of the bill,
but VIC opinc that it will not thank him for
expressing an opinion: as lawyer, so adverse
not only to its claim to Jefferson and Berkc-
ley counties, but to the existence of the
State itself
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-02-26

SHOOTING CASE AT HARPER's FERRY.-
On Tuesday night last shooting affair oc-
CURED at Harper's Ferry, between John Cor
Ginger Chambers, and some soldiers sta
toned at that point One soldier was shot in
the head by Chambers, butts likely to recover.
Chambers had hearing before Justice
Koonce. WIG bai!cd him to appear at the Cir
cult Court, in the sum of 81 900. We un-
dcrstaud the testimony before the justice was
quite conflicting IS to the circumstances con
nected with the affair.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-02-26
JIM FURGUSON.

Sometime during the last year, Jim Fur
Suson, noted radical Of West Virginia. went
down into Kentucky, and while there took
carpet-bas aud Overcoat belonging to one of
his comrades. For this theft he was indicted
by Il Kentucky grand jury, but, before trial.
was pardoned by the gentle hearted Govern
or OF that State--so, instead Of going to the
Kentucky penitentiary, he went back to the
West Virginia house of delegates. Being
much more knave than fool, he was enabled
to take the leadership of that body of knavcs
and fools, and made himself generally con.
spicuouS for :ac Yel:cmeDce of his denuncia-
lions OF rebel scoundrels,' and for the wins
dlct've and malignant schemes which he de-
vised for their government. The facts of
this larceny came to the ear of the editor of
the Wheeling Register, who, straightway,
published them in that sterling anti radical
and anti-rascal journal. Whcreupon the
pardoned thief, whitening with the pain the
publicity Of his mlsdeed occasioned him. felt
it incumbent upon him to make personal
explanation" to the house of Which he is n
member. His explanation was that he got
into frQSc, drank himself to drunkenness,
I'd didn't know whether hc-took the bae.
aud coat or not; but he did know that the
grand jury indicted him for larceny, and that
he received a pardon before he could be eth
err convicted or acquitted.
The matter was then, as is common with
radical legislatures, referred to a committee
of investigation. The committee met. de-
liberated upon the matter, and then MADE
report-all in due form. This report admit
ted that Jim did exactly what had been
charged against him. Virtuous people would
suppose that Jim was turned out Of his seat
and the State rid of the disgrace of further
owning him as one Of its Legislators; but vir-
tuous people know nothing of the minds of
the West Virginia radicals. Instead of kick
ing him out Of their body, as was certainly his
deserts, the committee reported that the
Register was actuated by malicious motives in
its ventilation of Jims appropriation of an
others goods, and for this act of impudencc
should be condemned by all good and true
West Virginia radicals; and SO ends the farce
of the personal explanation" and the Gre
ference to committee of investigation" aud
Jim is still allowed to hold his head as his!l
as KOoncc or Chaplne or Wheat or any other
of his fellow lawmakers, and to still walk at
large amongst the peoPle-who, in conse>
quence Of this legislative endorsement of the
lightncss Of his fingers, will - hands on peck
et-book whenever he appears especially if
he shows any si.-ns Of having i1n;;;bed - l;+,lo
too much Of the ardent. The report, and
action of the House of Delegates, will be
found in another column.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1867-02-26
SILENCE III COURT

We understand that whilst Justice in
neishboring township was holding court the
other day, one of the parties in case under
consideration becoming rather profane in his
denunciation of the opposite party, as well as
offensive personally to his honor, the Justice
came down from his seat Of dignity, and seiz-
ing the offender by the nape of the neck, gave
him severe wholloping and then pitched
him head foremost through window. Re-
Stunning his scat, the Justice called the next
case and went on as if nothing had occurred
to disturb his official equunimity.
''Sich is judicial proceedings in West Vir-
GINA"