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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-06-25

GEN. SICKLEs.-Our commander don't like the
opinion of the Attorney General as the following
dispatch shows:
CHARLESTON. June 19.-The comments upon
Gen. Sickles course contained in the Attorney
Generals opinion, published this morning, created
profound sensation.
Gen. Sckles has to day forwarded request to
Washington to be relieved from duty as Com
mander of this Military District, and demanded o
Court of enquiry on his official actions.
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DIED,

In Newbern the 18th inst, suddenly, Cicero S
Primrose, in the 37th year of his age.
In Catawba county, the 18th inst, NJ
Houston, third of DR.. Houston, decd, aged
"a years. He was for many years consistent men,
Der and officer of the Methodist Episcopal Church,
a nd in his last sickness repeated with great warmth
and emphasis his life long and child-ike faith in
the glorious promises of the " Great God and
Saviour" He leaves widow, three brothers, two
sisters and many friends to mourn their loss.
r. B B. Fl.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-06-25

GERRIT SMITH ON CONFIsCATION.-We re-
marked some time ago that if confscation should
be commenced in the South it would end in the
North. This view of the matter is taken by Hon.
Gerrit Smith, who, in a recent letter just pub
lshed says:
''Confscation entered upon. it will DE diff
cult if not impossible, to set limits to the spread
of its demoralizing power. The spirit of lawess
greed engendered by confscation will no more
stop at State or other lines than will the flames
of a prairie fire at the word of command. Let
there be confiS cation in the South for the benefit
of these. Mr. Stevens loyal losers. and also for
the benefit of the poor blacks. he also proposes;
and very soon. under its de bauching influence,
immense numbers at the North will be camorng
ia the name of 'Agrariansm." ''Equalization.'
and other taking names, for their neighbo:s' pos
sessions. And these rich possessions it must be
remembered, will kindle the spirit of robbery. as
can none of the poor possessions of the desolate
South
Yes. indeed. if confscation is attempted in the
South, the property holder at the North will also
have to divide. But we presume no one, North
or South, will quietly submit to see his wife and
children beggared to crafty the malice of fana-
tics. There can be no such Ubiquitous and wicked
scheme as confscation carried out, and we do
not believe it will be attempted. No man ought
to be permitted to live in conf>cated property.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-06-25

CIRCULAR FROM GEN. SICKLEs.-Chares-
ton, June 20 Ten Sickles has issued circu-
lar explanatory of certain paragraphs of Order
80, chiefly with regard to the suppression Of the
sale of distilled spirits.
Gen. Sickles' explanatory Circular will be
found in another column.
In copying the above, we will take occasion
to say that no one can rightfuly censure the
Post Commanders for closing the Bar Rooms,
they obliged to obey instructions. The
kind and gentemanly commander of this Post,
Capt. Lazelle, deferred executing the order Cat
the request of the city authorities) until more
explicit instructions could be received from Gen.
Sickles; and whcn those instructions re-
ceiVed it became his duty to promptly close the
fshops."
So far as we can learn, the citizens Of this
community do not complain of Capt Lazclles
course in any respect, but. on the contrary, are
well satisfied with his administration.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-06-25

CHARLOTTE FEMALE INsTITUTE-The closing
exercises of the Charlotte Female Institute will
take place on Wednesday and Thursday. the
26th and 9th inst. On "Wednesday night the
usual NJ I>ical Concert On Thursday, at lO4
O'Clock, the Address will be delivered. before the
young Ladies of the Institute. by the Rev. j.
Henry Smith of greensboro. n. C.-the announce
ment of distinctions accorded in the different
classes-the Address to the Graduating Glass.
The public are invited to attend.-COM.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-06-25

ia Twenty prominent gentlemen of Louisa
county, Va, have addressed letter to Gov.
Pierpoint, j. NJ. Bolts, and Judge Rives, in
reference to circular signed oy the latter call
ing convention at Charlottesville on the 4th of
July, and proposing an alternative which they
think preferable They say, instead Of an ex-
elusive convention, composed of very small
class of our citizens, unconditional Union men, !
the effect of which must be to engender bad
feelings and contentious, why not unite in the
call of convention of ALL who are 10 favor of
the restoration of the State to the Uuion upon
the terms which have been prescrbed-a con-
vention which will unite the people of Virginia,
which will secure the assembling of constitu-
tional convention which will fill that body with
the best and sblest of our citizens.
Is there not patriotism enough in North
Carolina to effect a similar arrangement, and
unite all parties in the work of reconstruction j
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-06-25
FOREIGN.

Dispatches report that 200 armed men threw
themselves into Rome with the intention. it is
said. of proclaiming it Republic The attemp.
failed. Forty of the revolutionists are in prison.
The Emperor of Brazil, in his speech opening
the Chambers, said that many planters from the
Southern States were arriving IN bis dominions
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-06-25

GEN. Pores REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR GEoRGIA.-AUGUsTA. June 81 General
Pope, to-day, issued special instructions to the
Boards Of Registration. Paragraph I'd directs
that Clerks and Reporters of the Supreme Court,
Clerks of Superior and Inferior Courts and
Clerks of County and ordinary Courts, County
Treasurers, County Surveyors, Receivers of tax
returns Tax Collectors, Tax Receivers, Sherffs,
Justices o! the Peace, Mayors, Recorders, Alder
men, or Councilmen of any Incorporated city or
town, who previous to the war occupied these
offices, and afterwards participated in rebellion
are all disqualified, and not entitled to registra-
ton.
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n O II &c Il 4.

NOTICE..
have inst received new supply of Ribbons,
Flowers, Hair Braids, Hair Crimpers, SILK Head
Netts, Dress Trimmings, &C., which will be sold at
lower prices than heretofore.
Dress Making and Millinery
Done in the best and most fashionable style by Miss
j. II. FLYN, of New York. All work warranted to
please.
share of patronage from the Ladies of Charlotte
and public generally is solicited.
l.. Fl. SMITH,
Near National Bank, Trvon Street,
June "a, 1867. Charlotte, n. G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-06-25

New FLoUR.-The first new Flour, this season,
was brought to this market on Monday the 18th
inst. by Mr. E. S. Teeter of Cabarrus county,
and sold to VIM Boyd grocery dealer.
Mr. II. a. Rozzcll informs that he had new
Flour on Friday the 18th inst but did not bring
il To town for sale.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Watch Maker and Jeweler-A Hales.
Another New Stock of Goods-Brem, Brown Co.
Dissolution Williams, Black l. Co, New York.
Groceries Leather, &c-W. Boyd
Dress Making aad MillineTy-L II Smith.
Valuable Mills for sale-C Fox.
Mecklenburg House-Edward Groot.
Branch Bank Of N. Carolna-T " Dewey, Cashier.
North Carolina Farms for Sale-Vance j. Dowd.
Prospectus Of the Raleigh Register.
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~ No man is DISTINGUISHED or prohibited from
voting at the approaching reconstruction cleo
tions who did not hold Federal or executive,
Judicial or Legislative Office previous to the war.
1t makes no difference how many offices he held
during or since the war, or how much he fought
for and aided the Conf deracy, he is entitled to
vote unless he held office previous to the COM
mencement of the war. Gen. Schoficld in Nir-
eina, has not issued an order that conflicts with
the above assertion, and of course such order
will be issued by other commanders. because it
would violate the plain words of the Reconstruc-
ton Acts.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-06-25
BANK OF NORTH CAROLINA,
Branch at Charlotte. n. G.

The following Board of Directors have been ap-
pointed for this Branch for the ensuing year:
James II. Carson, President, John A. Young VIM.
J. Hayes, John L. Brown Jas. P. Irwin.
Notes of the Bank will be redeemed on presenta-
ton at the Banking House in this place al Forty
cents on the Dollar in U. S. Currency.
THOS. W. DEWEY, Cashier.
June "a, 1861 lH
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MARRIED..

In this city, on the goth inst, by Rev. A. W. Mil
Ter, Mr. NJ L. Barringer (of the firm of Barrnger,
Wolfe Co.. to Miss Della McCorke.
At Patterson, Caldwell county, the 18th inst,
by Patterson Esq, MIR John Greer of Cald-
we'll to Miss Carrie Shultz formerly of Salem n c.
In Newbern, the Goth inst, Mr Henry Hall
to Miss Sarah E. Loftin.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-06-25

FAIR PLAY "A consignment of smoked Her
ring has been sent to Messrs. Presson d Gray of
this city, from a Portsmouth dealer, with the in
structions that if they could not sell them to give
one box each to the most modest. prettest. mean
est and ugliest man in town. Those having
claims in these respects will apply at once to
Presson g. Gray, and get their share.
P. S.-We learn that our friend Waring, of
the Daily Times, had a box forced on him as the
prettiest man, and We think he is entitled to it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-06-25

bG| A carnival of blood, says the N. Y
Herald has been chroniced by that paper the
three first days of the past week. 1t noticed 30
murders and murderous assaults and five or six
suicides. 10 Cincinnati, alone, three suicides
and two murders occurred
Why is not commander appointed for New
York
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CAROLINA FARMS
FOB AT.E

We are In correspondence with reliable Northern
Agents for the sale of North Carolina LANDS. Any
persons wishing TO sell or buy, would find their
business facilitated by addressing u.s. giving loca-
ton and full descriptions of the LANDS.
VANCE & D0WD,
Attorneys at Law.
Charlotte, N. c., June "a, 1867 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-06-25

DWELLING BURNT.-The dwelling house of
Mr. Jerry II. Maxwell. in Providence neighbour
hood, in this county, was consumed by fire on
Saturday the 18th inst, together with all the
furniture and clothing of the family. The fire is
supposed to have been accidental.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-06-25

Rag-The LAND we Love" published in this
city by Gen. D. II, Hill,) for July, has been re-
ceived-as usual, filed with choice and instruc-
tive articles. The typographical appearance
Of the work is really handsome, and is credit
to the printers and pressman. Mr. Patton, the
pressman, has no superior in this country a
workman.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-06-25

II The Raleigh Sentinel. referring to the OBJ
jectons raised to an extra session of the Leg
islature this Summer, says:
I'VE learn that a number of the intelligent
members of the Legislature believe that it is
highly important to the public interests that the
Legislature should hold a short session. The
cost of Legislature is not 5 heavy as our CO.
temporary makes it, unless the body should prov
recreant to the public interests, and simply re-
main in session to spend money. If the Legis-
lature were to meet and remain in session only
ten or fifteen days, 800 per day would say the
entire expense for all purposes
Eighteen hundred dollars per day for fifteen
days would amount to the sum of twenty- seuen
thousand dollars. Now. can the Sentinel give
any good reason why that much money should
be spent for the purpose of having body of law
makers to meet who have already been virtually
superseded by military authority. The public
Treasury of the State will have to pay a heavy
sum in the way of expense for reconstruction
Convention and a new Legislature. to be held by
order of Congress and en-. Sickles. Why, then,
waste money now for another session of the old
LegisIaturel What is the use of passing any
more laws while those already statute
books not allowed to be enforced 1t will
be time enough to make new laws when it lis
certained that there is to be military interior
ence with them.
We DECIDEDLY in favor of obeying all orders
issued by Gen. Sickles. but we are opposed to
assembling the old Legislature for the purpose OF
changing our present laws passing ones
to suit his orders. Wait and let the reconstruct
ton Convention or Legislature do that, if it is
found necessary.
In reference to the remark of the Sentinel, that
several intelligent members of the Legislature
we will say that we know several intelligent mem
members will refuse to attend as to prevent a
quorum, and thus save thousands of dollars to the
impoverished people of the State.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-06-25

g= The Attorney General OF the u. S. having
decided that Gen. Sickles' interference with the
laws of this State is unauthorized we hope the
President will have the courage to annul many of
the military orders which have been issued. In
the matter of summoning Jurors, if Judges, Mag
istrates and Sheriffs obey the military order, we
think they will violate their oaths. For this
reason Judge Barnes refused to hold Court at
Tarboro recently. Our State laws require that
Jurors shall be freehoIders. while Gen. Sickles
says that the only qualification shall be that they
are tax payers.
1t would be much better to have but set of
officers to expound and execute the laws, and if
Congress meets again this Summer hope it
will either remove all civil officers and let the
military take entire control, or distinctly declare
that military commanders shall not, by simple
order. annul or suspend our local laws.
The Raleigh Sentinel says of this matter:
THE holding of the Courts by our Judges,
under the Constitution and laws of the State and
of the United States, (Which they are sworn to
support) as affected by the orders of the military
commander, is an embarrassing and picking
duty. They are compelled. by their oath of
Office to swear that. Tin any letter or orders
come to them contrary to law, they will proceed
to enforce the law. such letters orders notwih
requires that the lists shall be made up from
taxable freeholders. only of persons nell quatt-
fed." Gen. Sickles' General Order No. 81 com
mands that ..aU citizens, assessed for taxes and
who shall have paid taxes for the current year.
qualified to jurors.' Here there Is
no reference either to freehold intelligence
qualifications. Under such circumstances, what
is Judge to do
1t may be said that the State is without Con-
stitution and laws. We reply that the Military
bl far from declaring this, specially re enacts
them, but pronounces them provisional merely
that is in force until new government is estab-
lished in the manner prescribed,
Chief Justice Chase, in the order which he
made few days since, in the Circuit Court,
obi cation of the law of the State in this matter.
He directed the Marshal, in summonng grand
and petit jurors, to make no distinction
count OF color or race, "among persons oHerw1se
quilted to serve.' Accordingly, only such
colored persons were ''freehOders," and "Well
qualiiied'' were summoned.
that the remarks of Chief Justice Chase. at
various times in and out of the Federal Circuit
Court in this city, specially and incidentally, in
reference to the powers of the District Con'man-
ders, fully sustain the principles laid down by
the Attorney General.'
In order to accomplish reconstruction under
the Acts of Congress, it is not at all necessary
for Gen. Sickles to interfere with State laws.
If the laws must be changed, let it be done by
the representatives of the people in convention
or Legislative capacity.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-06-25

EE-Rev. Mr. Williams, episcopal clergyman
Of Suffolk, Va, recently indicted in New York
charge of picking woman's pocket, has
been acquitted the evidence against him being
deemed unreliable and insufficient to convict
The friends of MIR W. and of religion will be glad
to hear this.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-06-25
MARKETS..

NEW YORK, June 22-Cotton quiet Mid
ding uplands 263a27 cents. Gold 81 1884.
LIVERPOOL, June 22-Cotton dull Mid
ding uplands llsall} pence. Orleans liz.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-06-25

NEW YORK, June 2I.-The President passed
Philadelphia without stopping. He was cor
daily received at all other points. He arrived
here safely.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-06-25

II A meeting of the Meckenburg Agricultu-
tai Society will be held in the Court House on
Tuesday, the 9th of July, at 9 O'Clock, A. NJ.
By order of the President.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-06-25

The undersigned has just returned from the
Northern cities with good Stock of
q T. . @ Q II 1 q .,
and various other articles, consisting principally Of
Java Coffee, Rio Coffee of superior quality-none
better; Black, Green and Imperial Teas; New Or
leans and other Molasses; Bacon Sides Sugar Cured
Hams, Fresh Mackerel, Picked Shad, Soap, Candles
Pepper, Spice, Ginger, Soda, White Wine and Apple
Vinegar, Willow Ware, Buckets of all kinds, Tubs
Brooms, Churns, Kegs, Half Bushels, &c.
Lorard Snuf-best quality; Soda Ginger and
Egg Crackers; fine lot of Brogan Shoes-extra
sizes Liverpool Salt, and best Carolina Rice
L e - { N q r.
White Oak Tanned-fne article; large lot OF
good and good damaged Hemock French Calf
Skins; Upper and Harness Leather.
White Lead, Powder, Shot and Percussion Cans
all sizes; Whm Rope, Well Rope, Bed Cord Cotton
Cards cheap, Scythe Blades, Pad Locks, Backing,
Matches, Cotton Yarn, Durham's Smoking Tobacco,
Chewing Tobacco; Crushed, Pulverized, White and
Brown Sugars, and fine assortment of best Nails.
have selected this Stock with great care, and
cannot be undersold. Give n call before pur-
chasing elsewhere. Remember my Motto,
Quick Sales, Short Profits
and fair dealings with all. Wheat, Flour Corn,
Bacon and Lard taken in exchange for Goods
Friends, recommending Freedmen to me, may be
assured that they will be dealt with fairly both as
to weight and change-no objection to all goods
being weighed that go from this establishment
Profits are short and terms necessarily CASH.
also buy and sell commission all kinds OF
Produce. Orders and consignments solicited.
w. BOYD.
Charlotte, N. c., June 81, 1867.
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& O O q {
SHOES! sHoEs!! sHoEs!!!

We have in Store good assortment of the cele-
brated Shoes made by G. N. G. LINES Of Thomas
Vile.
Encourage Home Enterprise and Industry.
We are selling these Shoes cheaper than you can
buy the Northern Shoes of the same quality. They
have given entire satisfaction to every one that has
tried them Call and see them
BREM, BROWN & co.
June "a. 1867 2w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-06-25

u We have received the first number of the
GoldSboro Daily Morning Star. published by w.
Whitaker. Esq 1t is we'll printed and filled with
interesting matter.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-06-25

A. ID A LIE 8,
Watc Maker and eler.
tone Door South Of the Mansion House
CHARLOTTE, N. G.
IF your Watch should need Repairing,
Don't get mad and go to swearing;
Just take it into Hales' Shop,
He will fix it so it will not stop.
He warrants his work all for year,
When it is used with proper
He will do it low it can be done,
Aud do it so well its sure to run.
June "a 1857 en-
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l. TIE IL STILL.

We have just received another new Stock of those
beautiful and cheap Cacoes, Bleached Shifting &c.
We have a very large Stock of
& . O q o
for Mems and Boys Clothing which we have reduced
the pr Off the last few days, and selling
VERY CHI AP.
Cloths, Cassimeres, Tweeds, Flannels, Jeans, Span
ish and Blay Linens Linen Ducks and Drills, Cotton
AIDES in every variety and style, very cheap.
We are Offering great inducements to Wholesale
Cash Buyers. Call aud examine our Stock before
buying, as we are determined not to be nndersold.
BREM BROWN co.
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Quick Sales, Short Profits
VALUABLE MILLS FOR SALE.

AS Surviving Partner of FOX & McCULLOCK, I
will sell at the Public Square, in the town of Char
lotte on Tuesday, JmIy 9th, (beng Tuesday
of the County Courr) that valuable property known
the old
p ARE IS MILL,
Situated on the waters of Big Sugar Creek, miles
West of Charlotte, in the county of Mecklenburg.
On the premises good FIGURING and SAW
MILL. Persons desiring to purchase referred
to Mr. David Lindsey, on the premises, or can see
me personally in Charlotte for information.
Terms made known day of sale.
G. j. FOX, Surviving Partner.
June "a 1867 3w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-06-25

FOREIGN NEWs.-A formidable anti Popery
riot occurred in Birmingham last week. The
mob sacked two streets. The rioters were in
strong force. The Roman Catholic Chapel was
threatened with demolition. The rioters were
in full possession Of the city. All efforts to
preserve order proved futile. Large bodies of
troops were sent to the scene of disturbance
with orders to put it down and restore quiet at
all hazards.
BIRMINGHAM, June 21.-The barangues OF
man named Murphy caused the recent riot
The troops used cutlasses and several Of the
rioters were wounded. Murphy continues to
harangue, but Imperative quiet prevails.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-06-25

IA 1t is announced that General Longstreet
has been pardoned.
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THE PRESIDENT AND CABINET.-1t is Off
cially announced that the President and Cabi-
net approve the opinions of the Attorney Gen
eral in regard to the powers of military CON-
manders and the qualification of voters. The
approval was unanimous except MIR Stanton,
Secretary of War, who objected to certain Sec
tons.
The Secretaries of State, War and Treasury
expressed the opinion that lawyers who partici-
pated in the "rebellion" were disqualified, but
it was finally agreed that they were not.
At meeting of the Cabinet on Thursday
last, the President announced to the Cabinet
that after full deliberation he concurred with
the majority upon those sections of the SUNNI airy
of the Attorney General to which the Secretary
of War expressed his dissent, and that he con-
Cured with the Cabinet upon those sections ap-
proved BY unanimous vote. That as it ap-
peared that the Military Commanders enter
tanned doubts upon the points covered by the
summary, aud as their action hitherto has not
been uniform, he deemed it proper, without fur
Their delay, to communicate in a general order
to the respective Commanders the points set
forth in the summary.
The points agreed on by the Cabinet will be found
in another column being a extract from the At
torney Generals opinion. But Gen. Pope COM
mander of Georgia, does not seem to regard such
Instructions he has issued order disra sing
some that the Cabinet declared ought not to be dis
/ franchISeu.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-06-25

e In the case of one of the South Carolina
Courts. where the Jury had already been drawn
at previous term. Gen. Sickles suspended the
application of the I'd paragraph of General Or
ders No. 30. which requires the Jurors to be Sc
lected from taxpayers without regard to color.
Judge Moses promised to have the order observ-
ed in summonng Jurors hereafter.