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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-03
Pirates on the Spanish Main.

By the arrival of the American schooner Lucy
we learn that when becalmed about twenty-five
miles off Cape Delmarie, on the eastern point of
Hayti. suspicious-l looking craft was observed
at some distance with an awning over her stern
and the men lying upon their oars. Captain
Copp thinking it desirable TO keep sharp look
out upon this boat, proceeded himself to the
masthead of the Lucy, in order that he might
have good view of her. At time, he saw
three men in the boat, at another time he saw
five men in her. But he had reason to believe
there were many more lying in the bottom. lie
kept vgilant lookout. At night he observed
from the masthead light in the same direction
in which he had previously seen this boat. He
accordingly mustered his men, armed them as
precauton against any emergency or surprise,
and directed that a strict lookout should be
kept throughout the night
At about eleven O'Clock in the same evening,
there was an alarm given that armed boat was
below the bow of the ''Lucy." The boat
challenged but no reply was given. 1t was how
ever observed that dexterous attempt was made
to board the schooner, but the first man upon
her side was shot dead by Captain Coops revol-
ver The second rascal had his head split open
by Kentucky, which was skillfully welded by
the mate. A volley was speedily fired with
deadly effect upon the pirates, by the crew of
the Lucy and in few moments afterwards tho
beseigng boat was seen pulling away from the
sclooners side as hard as she could while the
crew continued their fire. but by morning moth
ing was seen of the pirate boat or her crew
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The Pacific Railroad.

1t is calculated that by the 1st of January
1869, the entire route from New York to San
Francisco, the two Babylons of the Atlantic and
Pacific shores, will be accomplished, if the same
progress is made which has completed and
equipped the road throughout its present length
OF five hundred and ten miles, west ofOnaha
Connecting, as it will, these two great CONNER
clal emporiums, and convenient as San Francisco
Is as point of attraction for the trade of China
and Japan, the United States will then be in
position to command larger portion of the rich
trade OF that portion of the East than hereto
fore. There will doubtless be gradual increase
OF Chinese immigration, which will eventually
spread itself towards the East and be distributed
by means of the great national railroad And,
on the contrary, this road will stimulate home
migration from the Atlantic towards the Pacific
coast of foreigners who land on our shores from
Europe, as we'll as of restless adventures and
men OF enterprise, attracted by the facilities of
travel presented by the Pacific railroad, as well
as by the prosperity and rapid growth of the
golden State, in which they will desire to par
tlelpate. The other sparsely settled States and
Territories on our western or Pacific border will
likewise present inducements to European emil
grants which will result, in few years. in filing
up their vacant lands with a thrifty and indus
trious population. which will enter upon the
work of the development of their resources; and
ultimately make them-what they are surely des-
tined TO become-wcalthy and influential States
of this once glorious Union-recently ssdrenched
In fraternal blood" and now ''dissevered discor-
dant, belligerent." The brighter day, however.
We trust is not far distant when a more perfect
Mon will take the place of the anomalous status
OF separation and exclusion of the South, and har
mony succeed to the existing political discord.
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Valuable City Property to Rent.

Public Square, the following valuable Property viz:
The Brick Sorehouse now occupied by Mcssrs " ifOn
Bros, and the small Storeroom adj oining-both Eow
occupied Dry Good Stores and considered as good
business stands any in the city.
Also, the following desirable residences, viz: The
Homestead of the late Alex. Springs and small house
adjoining lot; the two story house near the
Lutheran Church and Immediately in the rear Of the
residence of Mr. Robt. Miller. and the small house
situated on same lot. Also, the frame residence
College Street in rear of Mansion House.
The above property will be rented to the highest
bidder for the ensuing year. Terms given on day Of
renting. will take pleasure in showing any of the
above property to those desiring to see it,
NJ. l.. WINSTON, Agent.
Charlotte. Nov. IL, 1867.
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HOME PRODUCTION.

North State Washing Machine Best in Use.
Patented October 18Th, 1867, by the Subscribers
and Manufacturers, at Charlotte, ". g.
If you need anything of the kind, you will en-
courage home industry by purchasing of our
Machines.
1t is easy to operate, occupies small space and
does not jure articles to be washed. 1t strong
and substantial and does its work in a short time.
1t is an actual Improvement others of similar out
side appearance.
In the North State Washing Machine the Clothes
placed in hot suds and while thus immersed with
the air excluded, the Machine is operated giving the
Garments rolling, rubbing pressure, and at the
time they receive the solvent power Of the soap
The Clothes not impaired by the Of this
Machine. You can make money by saving the wear
and tear which your Clothes subjected to by
washing and beating in the old way.
This Machine gives the advantage Of using boiling
suls and of combining the steam. 1t can be worked
sitting or standing. 1t is cheap. The price of it
puts it within reach Of nearly every family, and pays
its cost back in the saving of garments.
Tar 1T! TRY IT. Buy It'll!
Manufactured and sold by
BARNHARDT s. HOUSTON,
Nov %, 1867. Charlotte, \. c.
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North Carolina News.

WILMINGTON d MANCHESTER RAILROAD.
The annual meeting of this company was held
in Wilmington on the 9th ult. The Superin-
tendent and Treasurers report show the follow
ing summary of receipts and operating expenses
for the past year:
The gross receipts have been 1853, 2S8 81
The operating expenses 249,148 20
Estimated profits s214,14O AZ
From this it will be seen that the Road has
done a very good business and that skill and
economy have been displayed in its management
W. B. Giles was elected President in place of
II. NJ Drane, and the following Board of Difec-
tors: O. G. Parsley, Ell. Mutt, J. Eli Greg,
John Dawson, D. S. Cowan, r. Brady, J. e.
Burr, J. L. Bartlett, c. Graham, DIR. A. J. Dc
ROsset.
FEDERAL CoURT.-This Court was formally
opened on yesterday, Brooks being pre-
sent. The Grand Jury was charged, at length
by his Honor. There are seven negroes ON the
Jury.-Raieigh Sentinel, 9Th:
pg The State Council of the Friends of
Temperance assembled in Wilmington on Friday
the 22d ult..-Gen. r. b. Vance, President. be-
ing in attendance and presiding. His report of
operations was very gratifying and was received
with much applause On Saturday, Gen. D. II.
Hill, who present Representative, by
invitation of the Council entertained them with
a very interesting address. The following Off
GERS of the State Council have been elected for
the ensuing year: f. B Vance, President; Fl
Whitaker, Associate; j B Bobbitt, Treasurer;
J A Cunninggim Chaplain; j Thomas, Con-
ductor; G w Camp, Sentinel.
Foul MURDER IN JONES CouNTY.-Last
Friday, Mr. Sam'l Elliott, an old citizen of j ones
county was shot while travelling the Main
road on Island Greek 1t is supposed to be the
work of two negroes as two were seen near the
scene of the murder a short while before it was
committed, armed with muskets or shot guns
Mr. Elliot was struck with two shots one in the
right knee and one in the hip, and fingered but
few hours.-Neubern Commerce.
aes- The Justices of Buncombe county have
unanimously determined to propose subscr'p-
ton of 100000 by that county to the stock OF
the Western Extension of the North Carolina
Railroad
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-03

POOR CoMFoRT-1he New York Herald has
discovered that negroes are not eligible to Con-
gress' They did not become citizens, until the
issuing OF the emancipation proclamation in Sep
tember, 1867. No one is eligible to the United
States House OF Representatives until he has
oeen a cHihen seven years, or to the United
States Senate until he has been citizen nine
years. The negroes have only been citizens FIVE
years, and the Herald infers that none can go to
Congress before 1852.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-03
LAND FOR SALE.

On Saturday, the 18th December proximo will
sell at the Court House door in Charlotte, under Il
decree OF the Court Of Equity, l02 of Land,
the West side OF Little Sugar Creek p miles from
Charlotte, adjoining the lands of T. II. Brem and
others, and heretofore advertised the Wallace Land
Terms: $75 cash, $500 LIST January next, balance
on one and two years time, purchaser giving bond
and security.
Nov %, 1867. G.. DOWD C.. NJ. f.
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IMMENSE REDUCTION
Tn PricaSt

am now making extensive changes in the
struction of my Store, and being DESTROYS far
possible to reduce my present Stock of Goods offer
my large and well selected Stock at GREATLY RE-
DUCED PRICES
Ladies', Misses, Gents and Boys Shoes are now
being sold REG CARELESS OF COST.
Ladies' Cloaks and Shawls REGARDLESS OF
COST.
UNPARALLELED REDUCTION in Dry Goods of
every description.
Mems Clothing at Heavy Reduction.
am determined to reduce my Stock before enter
ing the New Store, and offer for the next THIRTY
DAYS such inducements as cannot fail to satisfy all
A. SINCLAIR,
Nov Is, 1867. Springs Corner
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EXECUTORS SALE.

As Executors of b 4 Smith, dec d, will sell at
his late residence miles South OF Charlotte on the
cas- Railroad, On Tuesday the litn day OF
December next all the personal property OF SAID de-
ceased consisting OF Horses, Mules cattle Sheep. l
Road Wagon and Harness, Carriage and harness,
Farming Implements, blacksmith Tools Household
and Kitchen Furniture Silver Watch, PISTOL ire
peater), sc, &c
Terms made known on day of sale.
Ii X. SMITH,
JUNIUS Al. SMITH,
nov Is, 1856 0w EXECUTORS
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The Combination Sewing Machine

The Proprietors as further nduccmcnt to parties
purchasing this celebrated Machine offer the fol-
lowing:
The price Of the Machine is reduced Ten Dollar,
Parties purchasing will be instructed gratis to exc
cute any work upon it.
They aoarrant tie Machine far t,cclpe months and
guarantee it to do any work which can be done by
any in the world. And in addition, make a perfect
button or Eyelet-hole, embroidcring edge whip
ping on The Machine is always in operation at the
agency. A SINCLAIR.
Nov 18, 1867. Springs Corner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-03

Ia In his address at the Agricultural Fair at
Danville. MIR A. ". Neuable advised the young
men of Virginia and North Carolina to seek their
fortunes in tilling the earth, to buy land and
work, to eschew politics and let professions alone,
as the readiest aud most effeetual mode of recon-
structing their shattered fortunes.
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CERTIFICATE.


CHARLOTTE, n. c., Nov. 22d, 1867.
Messrs. Barnkardt & Houston After a fair trial
of your Machine, feel fully convinced that it is the
best have seen. have had five six different
Machines since have been u housekeeper, but always
found the servants averse to use them, both on
count of the labor and they say the failure TO get
the ..streaks of dirt out of the clothes This Ma
chine is easy in its operation and so perfectly
cleans the clothes that find difficulty in getting
them to it. No family ought to be without one
Sincere wishes for your success.
Yours respectfully, Mrs. NJ. A. BURwELL,
Charlotte Female Institute
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NOTICE..

The Notes of the Estate of James Wallace, dec d.
have been due for some time. Those concerned are
requested to come forward and settle with the Ad-
mnstrator between this and the 18th day of Deem
Der, am determined to settle up the Estate as
possible
NJ B. WALLACE, Administrator.
November %, 1867 3wpd
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Grocery and Provision Store
ALEXANDER .BERRYHILL,

ALEXANDER BERRYHILL,
AT the centre Store under the Mansion House. ms
for sale a good assortment of
GROCERIES AND PROVISIONS,
Such as Sugar, Coffee, Molasses, Salt, Flour, &C.
Bacon, and anything usually kept in a fanA'
Gerry Store. lana "a
Persons who buy at retail will find ny p
low as any in this city. ,nvuu1
October 40, 1867 em
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NOTICE.
CITY pPnpkH'HE knR SALE

CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE.
BY virtue of Deed of Trust made by David and
Daniel Kahnweiler to Isaac LOcwcnstein, and duly
Recorded and Registered, shall sell at public
ton, FOR CASH, atthe Court House in Charlotte,
the 23d day of December, 1867, the two STORE
BUILDINGS, with the ground upon which they stand
and attached thereto, located upon Trade street in
said city, one of which is occupied by We'll
Co., and the other by W. W Grier & Co
ISAAC LOEWENSTEIN, Trustee.
BY Jos WILSON, Attorney
Nov 90 1867. 5w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-03

THE ALABAMA CONvENTION-Montgom
Nov 26.-Ihe following is the tax article adop-
ted by the Convention:
All taxes on property in this State shall be as
sessed in exact proportion to the value Of such
property; provided, however, that the General
Assembly may lay poll tax not to exceed one
dollar and fifty cents each poll, which shall be
applied exclusively in aid Of the public school
fund
The days session was consumed in discussing
the proposition to vest power in the Governor to
appoint all Judicial officers The Convention
finally provided for the election of the Supreme
Court Judges by the Legislature, and all other
Judicial officers by the people
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-03

Plow deep in the fall, and pillow all you can.
Leave the surface rough. Fall blowing is an
sfectual way to destroy many kinds of weeds
Pillow the garden, at any rate, and barley and CAT
ground
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-03
Notice.

All persons warned against hunting or tress-
passing in any way my Land, as the law will be
rigidly enforced against all who do SO.
Nov Is, 1887 2wpd w. S. BROWN.
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Concord Female College.

The next Session will commence Oh the first Mon
day of January 1868. 1t viii continue six instead
Of five months. Tuition and board, with washing,
will be s. 35, half in advance.
Each boarder viii furnish her lights and
towels and pair Of sheets and pillow
Music, Drawing, French and Latin are extra.
Address, J. NJ. NJ. CALDWELL,
Statesville, \. c.
November ~ 1867. On
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Bacon and Buckwheat.

Just received, another lot of that Superior Bacol
from Baltimore-some very fine Maryland Hams.
Also lot Of frst-rate Buckwheat Flour
Nov %, 1861. PRESSON Il GRAY
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In Iceland the clergyman kisses his ccngrega-
ton all around before preaching. That would
be nice land for young ministers.
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R1eHuoNp Nov. 26.-In the U. S. Court
Mr. Eyarts for the Government, said that the
intent of the Government was to try the Jaws
case some day this term. One consideration Ia
fixing the day was the time when Chief Justice
Chase would attend here. and the Government
proposed to name a day after the adjournment
Of the Supreme Court for the time, when Chase
could sit with Underwood. Mr. Evarts suggested
the fourth Wednesday in March.
Mr. OConnor said that the personal convent
ence of Mr. Davis would have been promoted If
that had taken place in May last, and it would
be very convenient now, but his counsel would
agree to the proposition OF Mr. Evarts' lie
thought the presence of Judge Chase would be
beneficial, not alone to the interests OF the accu-
sed but to all interests
Judge Underwood said that the arrangement
proposed by the Government agreeable to
the Court, and particularly So, because the Court
earnestly desired that Judge Chase should sit
upon the case 1t was due to the Defendant that
two Judges should sit on the case, in order that
appeals might be taken on disputed questions.
and the case carried up by the Defendant to the
highest Court
The Judge agreed to fix the Goth of March
for the trial, and, application Of Mr. O'Connor,
to extend Mr. Davis bail bond until that time,
and farther agreed that if Judge Chase could not
preside then, to extend the leaf of absence till
the Court following.
The order for the extension of the leave of
absence OF Mr. Davis, and the fixing of the Goth
of March for the trial, was entered by order of
the Judge, and the Davis trial ended for this
term.
Mr. Davis did not appear in Court. The
three witnesses who came into Court, Ex-Secre-
tgry Seldom, Elk Gov. Letcher and Gen. Wick
ham, were recognized to appear at the next trial
day.
Messrs Seldom, Letcher and several other wit
nesses for the government were before the Grand
Jury today, which shows that Mr. Davis will be
tried on new indictment at the term in March.
Mr. Davis will remain here several days He
will not spend the winter in Canada.
Gen. Lee goes, on Thursday, to Petersburg to
attend the marriage his son, Gen. W. H. I.
Lee.
RICHMOND, Nov. 27-Ex-Secretary Seldom
was before the Grand Jury all this morning
This afternoon Gen. Lee was before it and ques-
toned about two hours. The Jury has found
new Indictment. 1t is about six times as long as
the old one; but only presents some facts more in
detail
On the 22nd of March, Mr. Davis will be
taken in custody by the marshal on this indict-
nent. Gen. Lee and Mr. Seldom were recogni-
zed to appear as witnesses.
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gAA SACKS SALT, Weighing over 23j
eDOv pounds each. For sale by
Nov 49, HUTCHINSON, BURROUGHS co.
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l. A ND FOR X 4; N T.,
And Stock for Sale.

And Stock for Sale.
offer my Plantations for Rent for the year 1868.
There three Farms in good state Of cultivation,
situated ten miles south Of Charlotte in Providence
neighborhood. The place known .'Mile Branch
ight be divided into three farms--the other two
places moderate sized farms.
Any person renting either of these Farms, ell
so purchase from me- on favorable terms,
Stock, Farming Implements and Provisions,
Sufficient to work the place.
These farms viii be rented and stock sold private
ly. For further particulars call my residence
Providence Road, address through Prov
p. o. Applicants must give good reference 10
character. JAS. A. CALDWELL.
Nov. l8, 1867 I'm
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Southern Enterprise
CANDY! CANDY!! CANDYH!
NISBET & MAXWELL,

NISBET & MAXWELL,
Manufacturers of Plain and Fancy Candies
To Wholesale buyers will sell CANDY,
ranted pure, and as cheap it be bought and
brought here from Northern Markets.
November 10, 1867.
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WANTED.

200 Cords of Oak and Pine WOOD, mixed. TO be
delivered at the Rudisill Mine near Charlotte, for
which the highest cash price will be paid
Nov IL, 1867. In J. KUCK CO.
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Box DRowNED.-On Friday forenoon, the
18th, about IL o'clock, two boys found a
skif, with oars in it, on the shore, about two
miles above Moline, and they got in and
showed off, One was named Collins, son
of Mr.. James Collins, of Moline, about s
years old the other was named Matteson,
and was about 9 years old. They found
they could not manage the skiff, and they
jumped overheard and attempted to reach
the shore. The Matteson boy succeeded in
getting out, but the Collins boy was drowned
The skiff floated to the Iowa shore where it
was recovered, and where the boys would
have safely gone if they had remained quiet
ly in it.
The parents of the lost boy are, of course,
greatly distressed at the loss of their boy,
and will feel under deep obligations for any
information concerning the body. The boy
wore a black cloth cap, black and white
striped pants, and brown drill jacket.
The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1867-09-16

Coal FROM THE BED OF Rock RIVER
Since Mr. Sears has erected a temporary
dam at the cutoff and turned Rock River
around by Camden Mills, good deal of coal
is being taken from the bed of Rock River,
on land belonging to Bailey Davenport
Teams drive anywhere in the bed of the riv-
er and fill their wagons with coal.
The effect of turning the water around by
Camden Mills has been to greatly increase
the water power there, and the mills there
can now run to their full capacity, night and
day. Generally, at this season, the Camden
Mills were unable to run at all. Mr.. Sears
improvement WILL it is thought, add much to
the value of the Camden water power.
The object in turning Rock River around
by Camden, now, is to get at the bed of the
stream to lay the foundation of the new dam
but this cannot well be done until the
Mississippi falls still lower, as the back water
from the Mississippi still sets up to the
bridge. i#& tfA t@t
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DEATH OF MILO WHITE.-Nearly every
person in this region, especially those who
attend dances, knew Milo White, the ac-
complished musician and teacher Of dane
ing, and the fine social gentleman. Some.
time ago we published a notice of his sick
ness, and it is now our painful duty to re-
cord his death. He died at the residence of
isparents, in LIE Claire Township, Iowa, at
81 o'clock last Saturday morning, of con-
sumption. Three months ago it would have
been impossible to convince any one that
Milo White would ever die of consumption,
such picture of health and vigor did he
present. But several weeks ago he was
Frustrated by fever and disease of the
lungs ensued which Illuminated his life,
while yet a young and vigorous man, and
surrounded by hosts of friends. His age
was 80 years. He was, we think, a native
of Vermont, or of the state of New York,
his father being brother or near relative OF
John White, of Woodstock, VT.
Several days before his death the deceas
ed was, at his earnest request, and after due
examination, received into the methodist
episcopal church, by Rev. Mr.. Miller, or
profession of his faith in Christ. Even W
to within few hours of his death he had
confident hopes OF final recovery, so decep
tive is the disease of which he died.
He was a gentleman, in every respect
and greatly respected and beloved by all who
knew him.
His funeral was held in LIE Claire, OF
SUNDAY