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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-14
May FESTIVAL AT CBARLOTTE
FEMALE INSTITUTES.
FRIDAY EVENING, Nav 10th, 1867.

THE following well written report of the proceed
ings was kindly prepared for as by Mr. W. H Finch.
late Superintendent in this place of the National
Express Company:l
The rich musical feast which Prof Baumann
and his accomplished pupils have been lately
preparing. was spread before our expectant citi
zens Friday evening, in the Chapel of Charlotte
Female Institute. -s.---.-.. z...
The musical allegory rendered was most ap
propriately chosen. and its acceptable presenta-
ton was a complete success. Word painting Is
wholly inadequate to delineation of the scenic
display, or do Justice to the highly creditable
Performance by each, of their several parts
Every anticipation was more than realized. and
full need of praise has already been bestowed
on all engaged by large and intelligent audience
The SCENERY
vas most beautifully and Hastily arranged on the
stage, forming grottoes, dells and groves of ever
greens, so natural that could not realize
that the work was improvised by amateurs aud
executed by fairy fingers.
The LADIES,
by the delicate arrangement of their costumes.
and the manner in which they seemed to enter
FULLY into the spirit of the allegory, created
throughout pleasing illusion. which would have
rendered transition to real fairy land, easy
indeed.
PRoF. BAUMANN,
under whose direction the performance was ar
ranged, executed the instrumental accompani-
ments to the various songs. To please the
popular ear seems to be special forte of his.
A talented musician and faithful instructor, his
established reputation needs no eulogy from US.
Mr.. j. C.. COURTNEY,
who always responds to the entreaties of the
young ladies and Prof. Baumann to assist them
on these occasions, appeared as the Gay Cavalier
in an appropriate costume of black velvet. His
splendid voice was brought out in the different
parts in its various graceful moduatons and in
its full volume and force. The theatrical action.
posture and delivery of Mr. c. were excellent. and
show that he possesses, in addition to his many
other merits and qualifications. high order of
talent for this style of oratory. At any rate. his
performance here led many knowing ones to scout
the fact (which is a fact) that he is amateur,
and to declare confidently Don't believe word
of it, Courtney is an experienced hand at the
business. He has played often before in private
we'll wager"
MR.. AND MRS. BURwELL AND Son
were conspicuous in their kind endeavors to
all the audience pleasantly seated. and their
genial manners inspired US with that 1--WE at
home" feeling which is so essentially necessary
to the full enjoyment of such festive scenes.
At o'clock. the Chapel being filled to over
flowing, the Chorus of Flowers. in the persons of
twelve beautiful damsels,
"Came at the voice Of Spring,
To deck with their beauty the sylvan bowers"
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CHARLOTTE MARKET, May IL, 1867

CoRREcTED By STENHoCsE, MAcACLAY @ %.
Cotton-The market during the week was quite
regular-middlng uplands selling at ls3 TO ls3,
tax paid by purchaser-closlng dull Saturday
with a declining tendency the basis of IS for
middling grades Sales for the week u bales,
mostly orders from Factories.
Flour-A good supply in market and dull at
$l2.5o to Sl4 per barrel, as TO quality.
Corn ia less demand at Si.40 to $l43: Peas
scarce ats SO; Oats 10 10 IS; Wheat, none Of
fering.
Bacon-A fair supply in market at Is to II cts !;
Lard, Is to g cents
Fresh Butter Is to 80; Chickens 90 to 80; Eggs
l2} to Is These articles in demand.
Corn Whiskey-market overlooked and dull at
81 10 to 81 IS.
Molasses IS cts to 81 per gallon; Liverpool Sais
81 80 per sack. Groesxiss unchanged In prizes.
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AN IMPORTANT CossuLrAr1oN.-An exchange
says that Major Whittlesey, of the United States
army, spent couple of days in New Haven last
week, to consult with the officers of Yale College
in relation to project to connect the regular
army more closely with our principal literary in
situations, by establishing military professoIshps
in them, and making certain number of their
graduates officers in the army. Major Whittlesey
is a commissioner of the War Department to Oh
tain the views ofthe leading colleges on the sub
jec to assist it in the preparation of bill to be
presented at the next session of Congress.-N Y.
Past
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Our contemporary 1.-THE Charlotte Democrat)
perhaps did not intend it, but there is very plain
intimation that Gov. Worth and his friends are
| Office seekers and not willing to take hack
seats" Nothing could be unjust than such
charge. No word or act of Gov Worth, or of
his friends, has indicated the slightest desire for
office under the new regime. They look for
nothing of the kind. and do not desire it. far as
we know.-Raleigh Sentinel.
We never aim to utter any uncertain sound.
and therefore we feel that we ought to say plain
ly that it was intention to intimate that Gov.
Worth and his friends wanted to control the
Offices. We were led to believe this by past as
well the present words and actions of his
friends. If We mistaken We are ready to &C
knowledge the error. We don't mean to say
that Gov. Worth expects to hold the Office of
Governor for it is certain that he is disqualified
by the Reconstruction Acts. but we think that
the Sentinel and other friends of Gov. Worth in
tend to strive to Put their friends in Office who
are not disqualified and ignore men who would
be particularly acceptable to the majority Of
Congress. In that way we fear that further
trouble will be brought upon the people OF the
State.
We have much respect for Gov. Worth as
any man in the State, and do not hesitate to say
and honest public officer. but at the same time we
must express the opinion that he has been too
much of partizan for the times, and ought to
voluntarily decline further interference with the
movement for reconstruction. He is man of
unusual good common sense. but he made great
and unfortunate mistake when he permitted his
name to be used in opposition to Gov. Holden in
1865. Mr. Holden had discharged his duties as
Provisional Governor we'll that the State Con-
vention, by a unanimous vote rendered him
thanks but old prcjudices influenced certain
set of to such extent that they started
opposition in the person of MIR WORTH and the
result was division of the people of the State,
and reconstruction was obstructed.
If the Sentinel is correct in saying that Gov.
Worth and bis friends do not want office under
the regime let them stop abusing Holden and
his friends and show better disposition towards
all men. without regard to past differences.
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hGT The ~ c. Presbyterian, speaking of The

sa- The N. C. Presbyterian, speaking of the
late meeting of Concord Presbytery at Rocky
River Church, Cabarrus county, says:
''On Friday morong, of the session, Rev. A
". Miller of Charlotte preached, by appoint
ment, a sermon upon church government. 1t
occupied an hour and three quarters 10 its de-
livery, and was the most thoroughly exhaustive
discussion of the subject have ever heard
But few men of the present day could have writ
ten that discourse. The research it displayed
was amazing, and the use of the large material
at the disposal of the writer was most skillful
and consummate. e.could not do justice to
its great argument by an oltline-it must be
heard, or read, to appreciate it's mastery hand
ling. The Prcsbytery determined to publish,
for its use. one thousand copies-~hieh may be
looked for in the course of few months at far
thest. The Presbytery completed its business
on Saturday afternoon, and adjourned to meet
at Ashville on the 29th of August next"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-14

SOLDIER REpARTEE.-We have read many
amusing specimens of soldier wit, but as good as
we have seen was the reply ola Virginia cavalry
man to N. C. infantry 1T was on the
march towards Adsirsvile, in Nov. '63, cold,
bright morning, while the troops were lying along
the road waiting for some obstacle to be removed
in front. fellow came jogging down the line
on an old flea bitten frame of horse; he pas
sed, one chap greeted him with Il say, mis,ur,
yeou ar unity like bruther Nv mine the hogs etc
up!" The cavalryman did not relax a muscle,
but gazing Tar Heel" straight in tie face, re-
piled, WAL my friend, It's monstrous pity tina
had mt finished the family, while tina ~nr a eotrn.
and moved on amid shouts of laughter.-Dan-
ellie Times
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AT LAsr.-It is said that they have got a
good Hotel Tor Hotel keeper in Wilmington at
last. and the Wilmington papers are rejoicing
about it, We have no doubt travellers who stop
in Wilmington will also rejoice, if there is no
error in the opinion of our Wilmington cotem-
pOrnres.
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pT W. B Mare b, President of the Bank of

DT W. B March, President of the Bank Of
Lexington, N. G., and + d. Hampton, one of
the Directors, were taken to Salisbury on Tues
day, by order of Gen Sickles, under charge of
emhezzling the specie of the Bank about the
time of the surrender. The complaint was made
by J. w. Thomas and others. The parties have
had a hearing and the evidence been forwarded
to Gen. Sickles. The accused will remain ia
charge of the military until the General is heard
from.-Raleiyh Progress.
We know nothing about the difficulty, but We
are sorry that any citizen should seek military
interference before trying the civil Courts. We
think that Gen. Sickles expressly ordered that
resort to civil Courts should first be bad
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quets thrown by her beauteous subjects and the
no less enraptured Recluse.
Thus closed the exhibition. The audience i'm
dIspersing were loud in their expressions of APP
plause; and the subscriber was so carried away
that on returning home with Emusic on the BRAIN
he essayed to hum the ditties he had heard. until
reminded by his better half that Though he had
splendid voice, he could not sing VIDENs
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-14

HON. JEFFERSON DAVIS.

The writ of ho6eos corpus for Mr. Davis was
served this moraiog on General Burton, by the
Marshall and Deputy Marshall. Il vas at first
decided to deliver the prisoner to the Marshall,
bat it was afterwards determined TO obexnhs
writ literally, by requiring the eommsnda6t to
produce Mr. Davis before the Court in Richmond
on Monday.
10 the event of Mr. Davis's being released by
Judge Underwood, under the writ, he will be
immediately re.arrested and placed on trial on
an indictment for treason
FORTRESS MONROE, May IL.
A large crowd collected at the steamboat
landing at An early hour. Mr. Davisyefa Fortress
Monroe, after two years imprisonment The
leave taking was touching and impressive. Mir
Davis walked On one side were Cen. Burton
and DR.. Cooper. On the other, was Hon. Robs.
Guild and the brother Of Mr. Davit, from Vicks-
burg, Who accompanied Mrs. Davis and sister,
followed by several friends. The countenance
of Mr. Davis is cheerful. lie received many
friend with great cordiality on the boat. lie
was dressed in plain dark suit, wore felt hat
and walked with cane. His face is pale aud
very thin and feeble; and his hair is quite grey.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-14

Four BOYS AT BIRTH Mrs Waters, Of
Boone county, Ky, was recently delivered Of
-four boys at u BIRTH weighing six pounds each,
all alive and kicking, and it wasn't very good
night for boys either. She had previously had
six boys at three births, aud has now had six
boys In less than one year.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-14

FkosT.-There was frost in this section on
Thursday morning last. the 9th inst. 1t was not
general, and in localities where seen was quite
slight-but frost nevertheless. The opinion is
that it did no harm. -...-...
There heavy rain on Monday night and
Tuesday. and then the weather cleared off cold.
In the Eastern part of the State, exchanges
speak of the rain as extraordinary heavy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-14
SELLING AT COST.

Nett Do2r to the curt House, Charlotte, " @.
With view Of changing business we now
offer TO sell our entire Stock of Goods at Cost.
There is a general assori nent consisting Of Dry
Goods, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps, Hardware
and Cutlery, CrOckery and Glassware, Looking
Glasses. Wood and Willow Ware, &c, &c.
Now is the time to buy good bargains. Remem-
Der he place, next door to The Court House.
May l3, 1867. JAMES HARTY co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-14

THE PRESIDENTS VISIT 1T is now said
that President johnson has decided a compro-
mise between not going south at all, and coming
upon general tour, by going direct to Raleigh,
and remaining day and night here, and then
returning to Washington. He will consequent
ly be absent from Washington but three or
four days-Raletgh Progress.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-14

STRUCK WITH PARALYSIS are panied
to learn that the senior editor of the Raleigh
Sentinel, Rev VIM. Z Peli, was struck with
paralysis last night. The attack was a very
serious one, but We trust it will not prove fatal
We tender bis immediate family our heartfelt
sympathy in their sffiction, aud trust that at an
early hour We shall be able to announce that be
is out of danger and 10 full health.-Roleigh
Progress, My 10.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-14

B The ground was covered with snow in New
York and parts of New Jersey on the Sd May
A severe frost expert led throughout por--
tons of Ohio on Thursd' night. At Cleveland
the water froze to the thickness of quarter of
Al inch
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-14

~ There being greater demand fo- this
weeks issue of our paper than We anticipated
when printing the ''outside FORM" We are obliged
10 print q number of half sheets to supply our
friends. -.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-14
GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.

Being about to make important changes in the
construction of my store, which when completed
will make it one of the most attractive Store rooms
in the city, and in order TO prepare for the work.
men to be employed on .he same, now offer to the
Public my entire Stock of Goods, originally bought
low, at
Amazingly Reduced Prices.
Wholesale and Retail Dealers will find il TO their
interest to see me before purchasing elsew where.
A. SINCLAIR,
May Is, 1867. Springs Corner.
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Funeral Notice.

Died, in this city, on Sunday afternoon the 18th
inst, Mrs Sarah s wife of John l.. Morehead, ESQ,
aged 81 years.
The funeral services will take place at the Pres-
byterian Church on Tuesday morning, at 10 o'clock.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-14

ApPoISTMENr.-C. Dowd. Esq. has been ap-
pointed. by Judge Gillian. Clerk and Maste: of
the Court of Equity for Mecklenburg county, in
place of A. c. Williamson. Esq. resigned. Mr.
Dowd will make an excellent officer.
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to return again to usefulness and con
tentment among his fellows.
Observation-Disclosures of Flowers.
1--WE are the flowers, the fair young flowers,
That at the voice of Spring,
To deck with our beauty the sylvan bowers,
Aud perfume the zepbyr's wing
RETIRING.
"List, List, there ia a footstep near,
Away away, we must not lnger heIei
HE we then to the forest shade,
And hide US in our quiet glade"
Away away!
Notwithstanding slowly.
"Here would rest, within this NOISY cell,
Far from the busy scenes of strife and care.
1t is a spot, where would love to dwell,
And breathe alone the pure untainted air.
The voice Of fame allures me forth no more,
To win the garlands that so soon must fade;
Ambitions wild aspiring dream is DER,
NV wishes foiled my every hope betrayed;
Weared seek repose beneath this peaceful shade"
(Reclines in the shade of an evergreen bower
SExl-CHoRUs FFLowEEs-(concealed.)
crest thee here, o, calmly rest
We will soothe thy throbbing breast;
And our sweet and airy numbers
Stealing DER thy tranquil slumbers,
Like the streamlets gentle flow,
Shall beguile thy every woe
RKcLusE REcIrAT1oE Gazing the beautiful scene)
Lost. lost in wonder, and with rapture filed,
gaze enchanted, yet no form | see
Tell me, We dark aisles of the forest
Say who Gwels within your dark and secret shades
The Flowers then sing of hope and love- and
as shown in the argument. influence the Recluse
to return to the world He thanks them as kind
teachers.
The flowers wish to choose Queen. All pre-
sent their claims in song. Night closes their de-
alterations.
The Recuse sings WILD WOODS SoSe, and
"When morning awakes and laughingly shakes,
The light from her luminous hair
The aspirants for the throne ask the Recluse to
name their Queen:
"Stranger, thou hast heard our claim,
Will. thou then Sovereign name7
Humbiy appeal to thee,
Tell US who our Queen shall be-"
The Recluse, in choosing, says:
'Tis hard to choose where natures hand
Alike her gifts bestows.
Here every flower, on which gaze,
With richest beauty glowS;
Yet in the Rose We find
A simple grace, a sweet perfume,
With loneliness combined
Say, shall it be the Roses
ALL-The Rose, the Rose, Our Queen shall be.
MISS G.. MYERS,
a. the Rose, is then crowned Queen Of the Flow
ers, and the Heather Bells sing a welcome. while
all strew her path with flowers.
The coronation scene was especially pleasing.
The Queen. gracefully kneeling. receives her
fowery diadem from the Sunhower Miss Brat
toni, and as it encircles her truly regal brow.
assumes her rightful away among shorars Of DO
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-14
PEACE IN EUROPE.

LONDON, May 10.-Lord Stanly. in the House.
congratulated the country that the good sense and
moderation of the Peace Conference has had the
effect of arresting the unspeakable calamities Of
an European Loud cheers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-14
FORTRESS MONROE, May IL.
MARKETS.

New YoRK, May ll-Cotton frmer, 27t
and % for Middling Uplands. Gold 1853.
LIVERPOOL, May 11.-Cotton advanced I'd
and ID Estimated sales 20 900 bales. Mid
ding Uplands l I pence.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-14

Prejudices are like rats, aud mans mind
like tral; they get in easily, and then per-
haps can't get out at all.
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SUDDEN DEATH.--Albert G.. Williamson.
Esq, of this city, was found dead in his bed on
Saturday morning last He was on the street at
IL o'clock the night previous.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-14

SOUTHERN DIsFEANCHlSEMENT.-A Washing
ton correspondent of the New York Commercial
(Republican) says:
1.-The Attorney Generals elaborate opinion on
the DISTINGUISHING clauses in the reconstruction
acts will put stop to the prescriptions of the
boards of registration in Louisiana and other
Southern States, by which nearly every white
citizen has been excluded from the polls The
Attorney General is of the opinion that every
doubt must go i'll favor of tho citizen; and he
gives very liberal construction to several pro-
visions of the acts in question. Among other
legal positions tukenin interpreting the disquali-
fcations. it is assumed that the words .giving aid
and Comfort to the enemies of the United States,'
when they occur in the Consultations and cnnse-
quently in any act of Congress, have NO meaning
whatever where the enemies are rebels but amply
exclusively to foreign wars, and to alien public
enemies. So says every authority, English and
American, since the original words were first used
in the ancient statute of the twenty fifth year of
Edward ILL.,
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a Gen. Sickles order in days paper. in
regard to the Registration of voters, will attract
gen rai attention.
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II 1t is stated that State Republican Con-
venton is to be held in Wilmington at all early
day. There appears to be a division among
what known Republicans in this State
portion endorsing the Raleigh Convention,
and another calling for a new Convention.
We do not profess to be member of the Re-
publican party of this State (f'r we cannot CON
sistently do in view of our past course) but We
say that signs of division among any por
tion of'our people with regret. There should be
good feeling among all classes ia the work of re-
construction. For our own part, intend to
pur. ue the course that we think right and proper
under the circumstances. without regard to party
combinations the fr"wns and smiles of any one.
We anxious 10 secure speedy restoration of
the Union under the Reconstruction Acts. and
willing TO accord political rights to all; and
therefore have already suggested that it would
probably promote harmony for all t" Co operate
with the movement iuaugurated at Raleigh on the
9th of March last.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-05-14

LAND SUIr.-A land suit of long standing was
tried in our Superior Court last week-James J.
Maxwell va. Robert l. Mcdowell. Messrs J. II.
Wilson, z. B. Vance and &. Dowd appeared for Max
we'll, and J. W. Osborne, r. Bsrringer and Boy
den for Mcdowell. The occupied three days
WILSON, Vance, Osborne aud Boydeu made the
gunents before tie Jury. The Jury fuiled to agree,
and WAS discharged at Il o'clock Saturday night.
SEsrEssED.-Green Hodges, negro, convicted at
previous term of the Court of the crime of rape,
WAS sentenced to be hung Friday the 18th OF
June. 4 white man named Howell sentenced
10 Elk months imprisonment for forgery. Dave
tIackwood, negro for larceny, to three moaths i'm
prisonmeIt
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'Whatever may have been, heretofore. the
force of the objections to the establishment OF a
Penitentiary. i'm North Carolina it appears to US
that our present condition demands it lmperi-
ously at an early day.-Ratelgh Senttnet
We don't think so. Because Congress and
Gen. Sickes have seen proper to interfere with
our State laws while we are considered out of tho
Union, it is no reason why we should submit here
after to such restrictions. When the State is
admitted into the Union, will have the right
and the power to re enact enforce such local
laws "a do not conflict with the Constitution Of
the United States. This was admitted by promi-
nent members of the u. S. Senate land denied by
money when the Reconstruction measures were
before Congress. Therefore. we suggest that
before the public money is wasted in building
and keeping up Penitentiary. wait until
such time can enforce proper laws for the
protection of life and property. When North
Carolina is declared to be in the Union there is
power authority 20 prevent the whipping
Of roguer, unless the Constitution of the United
States should be amended to that effect. 1t is
proper to obey those in authority at present, but
we hope the day is not far off when shall be
in the Union aud entitled to such rights the
Northern States enjoy. and not DO subject to
military law. Let work tremendously and
strive to get in the Union soon possible.
and then can discuss the propriety of build
ing a Penitentiary and changing good, old
fashion-d laws.
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The Democrats have carried Lancaster, Pa,
BY $40 msjority-a gain Of 200 since last year.