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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20
GOOD SUGGESTIONS.
For the Western Democrat.

Mr.. YATES With your permission desire
to call the attention of our Farmers and all who
keep Cow or two, to the Importance of sowing
small lot in rye to cut as green food in the
last Of winter and very early in the Spring. The
middle of August is the time to do it. This,
with "turnip patch" for fall and early winter
use, will enable any one to keep Cow at less
expense than any other mode that the writer has
ever tried-I prefer not to pasture it Che ryel,
for the cattle will tramp down and destroy more
than they will eat.
Last year l sowed only half an acre in rye
and about one acre in turnips. The last of
January commenced cutting the Rye, then
over knee high, and cut it tHice orer before my
Glover (of which had one acre) was ready
cutting every morning or evening enough to do
until the same time next day. Try it all who
have Cow to winter, and you will have rich
yellow butter in abundance for your table in mid
winter-and far preferable to that made from
Clover. Yours, &C., q. b. Z.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20
hnemcnt
NEWS ITEMS.

ALABAMA.-So far as heard from, the fol-
lowing is the result of registration in Alaba ma:
Whites 59,O45; Blacks 76,640. Total 1876, 6S5.
ton shows: Whites A, 1872; Blacks s2,9c7.
FLoRIDA-County Conventions are being
held in Florida for the purpose of adopting a
platform upon which the whites and blacks can
unite 10 the formation of State Constitution,
at the approaching Convention, which will
guarantee equal justice and protection to the
rights and interests Of both parties.
New CoTToN first bale of new cotton,
raised in Georgia, sold for 30 cents per pound.
1t was classed as strict middling
Three bales of new cotton were received at
Montgomery on Friday. 1t was classed as strict
middng and sold at 26i.
The Radical Legislature of Connecticut has re-
jected proposed amendment of the constitution
to give negroes the right to vote in that State.
Corn has fallen in Texas from two dollars to
seventy five cents q bushel. One paper even
reports that new corn Can be engaged at twenty
FIVE cents a bushel.
The Indian war in the Northwest is still car
ried on. The Indians commit frequent attacks
upon the workmen on the Pacific Railroad, and
upon travellers.
ga The Kentucky Legislature stands: Sc
nate, Democrats 25, Radicals 8, Third Party 4.
House, Democrats So, Radicals II, Third Party
four.
The Meteoric Shower, which was expected by
astronomers on the 9th and 10th inst, was not
visible
Mexican gentlemen recently arrived bring in
telligence that the body of Macmillan has been
delivered to the Prussian Ambassador, to be
transported to Austria,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20
CHARLOTTE MARKET, Angus. 10, 1867.

CHARLOTTE MARKET, August l9, 1867.
CORRECTED STENHoUsE, MAoAULAY l. Co.
Cottor-During the week the demand for the
better grades of Cotton continued brisk, the Offer
ing stock lght-we quote extremes l8 and 81 cents.
Sales for the week 81 bales
Flour-We quote $4.75 to S. from wagons; from
stores $5.25 to $3.50 per sack.
Corn-Since our last report Corn has declined
some 10 or Is cents. We quote $I.3O TO 81 Is
from wagons; Sl45 to SI.5O from stores.
Wheat, 81. 60 to $l.75-but little offering.
Peas, $l.40. Oats, As to so cents.
Bacon is not in such demand-we quote hog round
from wagons at 6 cents. Baltimore Bacon sells
from stores at TO 10 cents. Lard lek 10 cents.
Fresh Butter, ls to % cents Chickens, Is to 40
cents; Eggs l22 to Is cents
Liverpool Salt, $3.50; short weight sacks, $40.
Corn Whiskey dull at S2.25 to $3.50.
Molasses, rs cents to 81, by retail.
The improvement in business, lately noticed con.
tinues. No quotable change in any Of the leading
articles. The weather has been seasonably warm.
with occasional showers, and accounts from the
country are encouraging with regard to Cotton.
The Corn crop will be short in various localities,
but upon the whole will exceed that of last year.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20

A BATTLE.-By the Atlantic cable intelligence
is received of severe action which took place
in the month ofJune between a United States
force from the steamers Hartford and Wyoming
and the pirates on the Island of Formosa, China,
in consequence of the murder of the crew of the
bark Rover by the natives. A demand was
made by our officers for the surrender of the
murderers. In reply the islanders prepared for
a fight, when the shore was bombarded from both
vessels, after which number of sailors and mari
ners were landed. sharp fight, lasting five
hours, ensued. The heat Of the weather was
intense, and it is said that fifteen officers and
men of the American party were sun struck.
Lieut. Slidell Mackenzie was shot and died of his
wounds. The United States party retired at
nightfalI, when the bom5ardment was renewed
aud the natives disappeared.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20
M R RTED.

In Tarboro', the 9th inst, at the residence OF
Mrs. Gen. Pender Mr. VIM. S. Mallory to Miss NJ.
Pamela, daughter of Hon. A Ii. Shepperd, of Salem.
In Raleigh the 18th inst, Mr. Robert S. Leak
of Richmond county, to Miss Maggie A. Moore,
youngest daughter of the late Jno. c. Moore.
In Salem, the 18th inst, Mr. William Vogler
to Miss Johanna Mack.
In Tarboro', the 18th inst, Mr. Robert H. Pen
der to Miss Martha e. Hanks.
In Ashevile, on Sunday 18th inst, at the Epis-
copal Church, by Rev. J. Buxton, Mr. John White
sides to Miss Mary Cochran
In Graham, on the 5th inst, Mr James NJ. Elder
of Randolph county, to Miss Fannie Trollenger, OF
Richmond county.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20
u The Salisbury North State suggests the

e The Salisbury North State suggests the
name of Gov. Graham as President of the N. {.
University, in place of Gov. Swain, resigned.
We have nothing to say about preferences for
President, but we protest against extending fur
Their State aid to the College at Chapel Hill Let
that stand on the same footing with Davidson
College, Trinity College. &c. If the public mo-
ney is to be appropriated for such purposes, let
it be used to give the poor children of the State
q rudimeDtal education first,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20

saE We regret to learn that few of the
citizens OF our sister county (Cleaveand)
thought proper to resist the U. S. District Tax
Collector, while discharging his duty few days
since; and that, IN order to discharge his duty,
Sheriff Falls regarded it proper and necessary
to arrest and imprison the persons, which was
done and the facts reported to Capt. Lazelle,
Commandant at Charlotte. Capt Lazelle visit
cd Shelby on Tuesday, as we learn, to inves-
tigate the affair.-Lincoln Courier.
Can the Courier give US the nature of the
dificulty-how it occurred, &c.
FRA fire broke out, on Friday last, about
l o'clock, 7. NJ, on the premises of Rev. j
Buxton, which consumed the barn, stable, smoke
house, and their contents, consisting of oats,
corn, fodder, harness, &c. The cause of the
fire is mystery, as there had been no fire on
the premises for some hours previous, and then
only in the kitchen. 1t is severe loss to MIR
Buxton, who is universally beloved by our citi-
zens, and has the sympathies of all in this ca
lau.ity Neus.
STATE BoNDs.-It will be remembered chat
the Public Treasurer advertised for proposals,
until the 10th inst, for the purchase of $780,
600 bonds of the State, with coupons for interest
at six per cent payable semi annually, in order
to pay the States subscription to the Western
N. G. Railroad. The Act required that no bid
for less than par should be entertained We
learn that the Company itself took all the Bonds
at par, in payment of the States subscription -
RaieigA Sentinel.
ARREST FOR TREAsoNABLE UrrERANcEs On
Monday last, our young friend Emery Merrimon
brother of Judge Merrlmon, was arrested, by the
military, under the charge of having uttered
reasonable language some days before. We
have not heard what the exact language was
but understand that he had said in a political
discussion "there was no government in the
United States.-AMeUIe News.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20

REGISTRATION.--We regret to learn that the
board of Registration, in this city last week, re-
fused to permit persons to register who, before
the war, held the place of Warden of the Poor
officers in the Militia. We think the
registrars are wrong in this decision.
The last Act of Congress- abiding to those
who DISTINGUISHED, says:
1.-The words "executive judicial Office in any
State" in said oath mentioned shall be construed
to include all cirH officers created bv law for the
administration of The general law of the State,
for the administration ofjustice."
Wardens of the Poor do not administer any
general law of the State-they cannot be termed
officers of any sort-they are merely agents for
distributing the charity funds of q county. A
militia officer is not a cirH officer under the State
and therefore do not think lie is excluded. If
n man held military office under the Federal
Government he is expressly excluded but we
cannot see that tho law excludes State militia ry
officer.
The Raleigh Standard. Wilmington Journal,
and other leading papers, agree with that mill
tia officers and wardcns of the poor are not dis :
franchsed.
The white vote in this State will be much
smaller than anticipated, if all who ever held
before the war offices in the Militia or acted as
Overseers Tor wardens) of the Poor are to be ex-
cuded from registering.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17.-Gov. Brownlow
dlsapproves of any changes in the Tennessee
franchise laws
The volunteer officers on duty in the South
will be mustered out as rapidly as possible
There was full attendeEcc in the Cabinet
meeting to-day. Mr. Buckley representing the
Attorney General. The question of dismissing
Judge Holt was discussed. 1t was determined
to order him from the Bureau of Military JUS
tice and give him leave of absence.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Administrators SaIe--Thos Grier, Admir-.
iron Cotton Ties, &c.-Hammond i Mclaughlin.
Sardis Academy-H Reid Principal.
Notice to CHARACTERIZATION, Burroughs / Co.
Gold and Silver Wanted-Joha T. Butler.
Southern Fertilizing Company at Richmond.
Cuba Molasses at Auction-O G Parsley Co.,
Wilmington, n G.
Cotton Factors and Commission Merchants--J. B.
Hunter L Co., Portsmouth, Va. This house is
we'll recommended and highly spoken of by those
gbo have dealt with ii.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20

Having taken Special Letters of Administration
obtained an order to that effect, shall expose to
Public Sale, FOR CASH, at the late residence of
the deceased, on Thursday, 9th day Of September,
1867, the following articles of personal property
belonging to said Estate, viz:
200 Bushels OF Wheat,
$50 bushels of Corn, fine young Mules, or 10
head of Mich Cows and Beef Cattle in fine condition;
20 head of Stock Hogs; a lot of Wool and Ginned
Cotton.
Sale to open at IL O'clock a. m.
THoS. GRIER, Administrator.
August l6, 1867 3w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20

ssS The rains of last Tuesday and Wednes-
day nights were destructive and damaging in
various sections of the country. 10 portions of
South Carolina, and Virginia, and the neigh
borhoods of Washington City and Baltimore,
the damage was considerable, stopping Railroad
travel, &c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20
MARKETS.

New YORK, Aug. l7.-Cotton quiet-midd
ling 264 cents. Gold 81 .4Oi.
LIVERPOOL, Aug. l7.-Cotton quiet and un
changed. Sales 10000 bales.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20

TIE K MARK.-Persons receiving 4 cross mark
on their paper are requested to renew their sub
scrip;ion or notify if they wish it continued
Those who know themselves to be in arrears will
please settle without waiting TO be notified by a
crosS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20

MoLAssEs.-The attention of merchants is
directed to the advertisement of cargo OF
Molasses for sale at auction, in Wilmington, on
Wednesday next, 2lst inst, by 0. 6. Parsley
&
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20

70" Bishop Atkinson and wife, of this State,
have again sailed for Europe.
u The Raleigh & CASTOR Railroad has de-
clared dividend of five per cent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20

MILITARY TRIALs.-The Post Commander,
Capt. Lazelle, has furnished US with copy of
the findings and sentence in certain cases tried
before military tribunal at this place.
Martin Muuzler, (white,) found guilty of
selling liquor 10 violation of General Orders,
sentenced to pay a fine of 500, or in default of
payment to be imprisoned two months.
Edward Holt and Solomon Jamison, (colored }
found guilty of carrying deadly weapons, SEN
fenced to pay fine of SIS each, or be impris-
oncd two weeks.
These sentences have been approved by Gen.
Sickles
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20

RAJ The whole number of voters registered
in Charlotte on Thursday, Friday and Saturday
last, was l292-whites 5G6, colored 726. A
number of colored people from the country came
to town to register.
At Long Greek precinct 10 whites were
registered, and SO colored
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20
Latest News.

SS Gov. Worth and the Council of State,
have recommended Alex. Little of Wadesbo-o,
to be appointed Judge in the place of Merrimon
resigned.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20

FRUIT.-We appreciate the kindness of several
friends in the way of sending fruit. Last
week we received some very nice grapes from
Mrs II. d. Williams. grown from cuttings
brought from Spain by Hon. ID. NJ. Bnrringer,
The name of the grape is unknown Gift has any,.
but it is of good size and the flavor delightful
To Mr. j. l.. Parks we are indebted for basket
of fins peaches-lar5e and JUICY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20

TIE WEATHER.-Last week we had splendi
rains in this section, and crops are greatly i'm
proved. All should feel thankful for the cheer
ing prospect.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20

REMARKABLE.-Mr p. S. Whisnsnt brought
Us some rather remarkable apples from the or
ehard of c. Stroup, Esq, of CASTOR county.
They were gathered from the same tree and same
limb, but the curiosity is. although all were ripe
some were sour and some sweet-some were sweet
on one side while the opposite side was sour
some were sweet and sour in streaks. All were
large and fine. Who Can explain the matter!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20

n6S" Gov. Vance addressed number of the cii-
Eens of this town and county on Saturday last. We
did not hear his speech, but learn thai he advised
the people to register AID vote for a Convention.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20

JURIEs.-It VIII be seen by correspondence
between Gov. Worth and Gen Sickles, that the
latter has suspended his order in reg ard to sum-
moning JurieS, to permit the Courts to be
regularly held where it has been impractcable
to revise the Jury lists. So the Courts will be
held in this State whether negroes have been
summoned on the uries not.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20

The Duty OF THOSE WHO REGISTER.-1r
order to call Convention in this State, majorita
ofAe registered roters must cote on the question
The third section of the second Supplemental
Act provides as follows:
'.If majority of the votes given on that ques
ton shall be for a Convention, then such Con.
venton shall be held under this act: Provided
That such Convention shall not be held unless q
majority of all such registered votes shall have
voted on the question of holding such Conven-
ton"
Now, suppose eighty thousand persons have
their names registered as voters. and forty thou
sand and one neglect to vote either for or against
calling a Convention-refuse to vote at all-and
the balance, thirty nine thousand nine hundred
and ninety nine vote unanimously for a Conven-
tion no Convention can be held according to the
law, simply because majority of the registered
voters did not vote OIL the question way or
the other.
Therefore, believing it is important that the
Acts of Congress should be complied with, and
Convention called at early a day as possible,
urge all who register to vote and we think
they ought to vote for Convention.
If a Convention is not called, the present I'M
certainty and unsettled condition of things will
be continued, and the trouble and turmoil of in
augurating reconstruction measures must be
endured next year. The expense of holding
elections under the pre- sent Reconstruction Acts
is paid by the United States. If North Carolina
fails to reconstruct under those Acts, probably
the expense for second trial will have to be
paid by our State Treasury, if the people are not
assessed directly to pay expenses. Delay is
dangerous i'll more ways than one.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20

THE CHARLOTTE DAILY TIMEs.-This print
ing establishment has been sold by r. p. Warning,
Esq. to Col. ii. c. Jones Of Salisbury, and Gen.
r. d. Johnston of this place. The new Editors
and proprietors announce that they will make a
new beginning and inaugurate improvements in
the paper. We hope they will meet with album
dant success and find the business pleasant as
we'll as profitable.
In regard to Mr. Warning, the retiring Editor,
we will say that Intercourse with him has
been of the most pleasant character, and we part
with him from the editorial fraternity with the
regret that he did not find it convenient and
agreeable to remain i'm the harness. He has our
sincere wishes for future prosperity.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20

On the 9Th nit, at the residence of her son-in-
law, D.. B. McIver, Esq., Buffalo, Moore county,
Mrs Nancy Mclver, aged IS years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20
sARDIS ACADEMY.

SIX MILES SOUTHEAST OF CHARLOTTE, N. @.
The Fifth Session of this School flor Youths) win
commence September 10th, 1867.
Terms per Session Of Fire Nonths-Specis Rates !:
Primary English, ......... .........$76o
Higher ......... ......... ........ 1000
Classics, ........ ...... .......... 1900
No deduction except in cases of protracted sick
ness.
Boarding, convenient to the Academy, in the
families of Rev. John Hunter, Capt. John Walker,
Lorenzo Hunter, Esq, and others, can be obtained
at fair rates.
Fl. C. REID, Principal.
August 10, 1867 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20

| THE PRESIDENTS DIFFICULTIEs.-No man
who ever held the Office of President cf the United
States has been surrounded by so many difficult
ties and embarrassments as Andrew johnson.
But these difficulties have been caused. to great
extent by the vascillating course of the Presi-
dent himself, and want of moral courage 10 DO
what he thought right and needful. For instance
he has long wanted to get the Secretary of War,
Mr. Stanton, out of the Cabinet, but he afraid
TO dismiss him, although the disagreements be-
tween the two have been palpable. The Presi-
dent recently requested MIR Stanton TO resign, but
Stanton refused to do So 1t has been customary,
from the foundation of the Government. for mem
| bers of the Cabinet to withdraw upon the slight
est intimation from the President that such a
course would be agreeable, but Stanton did not
choose to quit in that way, and actually held on
until the President dismissed and forced him to
leave. as the following dispatch shows:
WASHINGTON, Aug. I2.-The President, at 10
o clock this morning, sent q communication to
Stanton suspending him from Office Secretary
of War, and directing him to transfer the records,
books, etc, of the office to Gen. Grant and in
forming Stanton that Grant had been empowered
10 act Secretary of War ad interim. At the
same hour authority sent to Gen. Grant
thorizing him to act Secretary of War. and
directing him to enter upon the duties of tho
office at
At the President received note from
Stanton, discussing the Presidents right under
the Constitution and laws to suspend him without
the consent of the Senate or legal course, but
inasmuch the General Commanding the armies
of the United States had notified him that he had
accepted the appointment of Secretary of War
ad interim, he had no other alternative but to
submit under protest to superior force
Gen. Grant has assumed charge of the War
Department, and appeared at the Cabinet meet
ing day. for the purpose Of considering certain
questions with regard 20 the Territory recently
acquire from Russia.
If the President had acted with more liberality,
discretion and frmness two years ago, the drift
cuties and embarrassments which now surround
him would have been avoided, the Southern
States would have been in the Union long ago.
and peace and prosperity in the South prevailing
to-day instead of military rule and poverty. In
asmuch as he did n OF afford protection to when
he had the power to do regret that he in
terferes in any way with the reconstruction matter
and thus causes heavier burdens to be imposed
on the South by Congress and his opponents.
He has permitted his constitutional powers to be
taken from him. and he might well ''lie low
hereafter.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-20

~ 1t is said there is great Improvement il,
the Hotel accommodations at the Company Shops
on the n. G.. Railroad. Mrs Howe has taken
charge of the establishment and furnishes some
thing good to eat. Glad to hear it.
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1867-09-21

AN ORDINANCE TO construct u sidewalk
on south side Of Third street between
Pearl and Doug las streets, Sioux City,
Iowa.
Be i. ordained by the City Council of Sioux
| City, Iowa,
|. That on Or before the lst day Of No.
| vember, A ID 1867, The owners of lots or
parts of lois situated as hereinafter des-
cribed shal! cause sidewalks four feet wide to
be built Of good sound cottonwood plank,
| two inches thick, to be laid crosswise with
| the street-and the outside edge of the plank
walk shall be on line ten feet from the
| face Of the lots; the said planks to res, on
bearers not over four feet apart and said
bearers, if of cottonwood, to be four by six
| inches square, and if Of oak, not less than
| four inches square, aud of the best quality
| of either kind and said bearers to rest on "A
good solid foundation, and as tue City
Supervisor may direct or approve.
Sec. > 1t shall be the duty Of the City
Supervisor to Snperintcnd or give such n-
stru"tions as he may deem nee s.ary in
| order t, secure Il uniformity Of construction
and grade Of SAID sidewalk in &C ordauce
with the provisions Of the Ordinances
Sec. ). If amy of the owners aforesaid
TAIL to comply with the requirements Of this
ordinance IN the manncr and time Of buill-
| ing, Or OF the materials furnished for said
sidewalk, the CITY Supervisor may llr,c the
same to be taken up and re~Id, or may II
nvc' s1ary, dnc,t the huI!IInI of the same,
and he shall report thr costs nt such taking
up, rc'aJlng ur ouih!ng to ,he City Council.
! and the ,Npen<os thereof shall be assessed
as n tnx~ngainst the contiguous lots ar parts
Sioux City register. [volume] (Sioux City, Iowa) 1858-1871, 1867-09-21
Election NOllco

Notice is hereby given, that a Special
CITY Election tal.0ste, slso.ios fref. one
person for the office of Mayor to fill ths
vacancy caused by the resignation of Chas
H. Smith, will be held on Tuesday, the Stb
day OF October, 1867. in Sioux City. Iowa,
in the lst, I'd and 3d Wards. at the usual
places and hours Of holding elections.
BY order Of the City Council.
:. IN .!AS. E.1BO0GH Mayor pro tenn.
A. Il. WHlGnr. Clerk.