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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
Reconstruction in Congress.

The House of Representatives has revived the Re-
construction Committee with Thad. Stevens at its
head What the object is for reyiying this junto is
doubtful and uncertain, but if it be to impose more
burdens and restrictions on the Southern white man.
it will only hasten the overthrow and failure of the
reconstruction acts heretofore adopted.
If the Reconstruction Acts are not adhered to in
good faith by those who passed them, every decent
and sensible man will become Disguised and demand
a reversal of the action already taken Under those
Acts.
The Republicans in the Senate, under the lead of
Mr. Wilson OF Mass, have shown disposition to
change the law Is allow ma ority of the votes
east in the Southern States, instead of majority of
those rcgfstered to call Conventions and ratify Con-
stitutions. This proposed in view of the pros
peet that South Carolina had failed to call Conven-
ton in consequence of majority of the registered
voters not voting.
As an offset and amendment to Mr. Wilson's pro-
posal Mr. Doottle (denocrat,) on the 10th, gave
tice that he would Introduce an amendment to the
Reconstruction Acts, providing that all persons off
ering to vote on the adoption of the Constitutions,
who do not possess the qualifications required by the
State prior to the rebellion shall possess three
qualifications: First, Service in the army of the
United States at least year. Second Ability to
read and understand the nature of an oath. Third
The possession of $50 free hold in his wfe's
right
Mr. Wilson said that he did not know that it would
be necessary 10 press his bill
Mr. Davis (dem,) said that this was a white mans
government, and ever would be. The freemcn of
this country would never consent to have President
forced on them by negro electoral votes. He wanted
this issue to come quickly, and invited Wilson o
press with his Bills
MIR Stewart said that negro suffrage would not be
the issue next FALL and proceeded to define the
construction acts.
Mr. Dooiules amendment referred to the Jul
dietary COMMITTEES
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
The Case Of Ex-Sec'y Stanton.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE President
message to the Senate, giving his reasons for the
suspension of Stanton, is regarded as mastery
and wonderfully shrewd. The President quotes
Stanton's reply to his request that he resign
wherein Stanton says: considerations ola high
public character lead me to withhold my resig-
nation until the next meeting of Congress. D
This, the President holds, was defiant and utterly
wanting in the respect due from Stanton to his
superior officer.
The point is made that Stanton could not APP
peal to the law creating the War department
because that law gives the President the right to
remove Stanton. The tenure of office bill alone
supported Stanton, but that law did not compel
Stanton to retain the Office.
The President argues the necessity of unity
and harmony among his constitutional advisers;
alludes to his having retained, with one exception
the Cabinet of his predecessor, and states I'M
conditionally, that the Cabinet was unanimously
in favor of his policy of reconstruction, and upon
the unconstitutionality of the tenure of Office
bill. Stanton, having been United States Attor-
ney, was specially consulted, and was emphatic
and absolute in his condemnation of the bill as
unconstitutional.
The most pointed and special charge refers to
the New Orleans riots. According to the MARIA
tive, Uen DalTd reported 10 Ntahtoil the uahSer
of the riot, and asked for advice. Stanton not
only withheld instructions to Baird but kept the
dispatch from the President and his Cabinet un-
til after the occurrence of the riot. The Presi-
dent holds, had Stanton acted himself, or made
message from Baird known to his superiors, the
riot would have been prevented. He produces a
letter from Sheridan, to the effect that had he
been advised of the danger, the riot could have
been avoided.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
Dan Castello's Menagerie Smashed up.

The boys about here (big and little) who remember
read with interest the following account of Rail-
road accident which bcfell the Company in Alabama
The Mobile News of the Goth ult., says:
''1About daybrcak yesterday morning, ON the Mo-
bile and Great Northern Railroad, some thirty six
miles above Tensas portion of the train thrown
from the track, resulting in the death of one man.
MIR Willis Burroughs, driver of the band carriage
dozen others. The accident caused by the break
ing of a rail. The engine, tender, and first three
passed safely over but the two next, truck cars
containing four cages, in which the Royal
Bengal tigrcss the hyena, two BEARS and the tapir
were thrown off, the cages smashed and the animals
released. Two other box-cars, containing twenty
six horses and ponies, shared the misfortune, the
horses being piled together and upon each other in
utter confusion. Only one was killed, however, and
several others suffered contusons
The animals released did no damage to each other,
with the exception that one of the bears killed a
fawn The tigress and one of the bears at first mani
tested hostile disposition towards each other the
bear assumed upright position, and stood upon
his guard in regular fstiana style, and when the
striped beast came smelling about him a cuff or two
was exchanged which seemed to satisfy both parties.
The bear amused himself by ascending some of the
neighborng trees and the tigress roamed about in
the neghborhood, showing no disposition however,
to go very far away. They were all re-caged with
out difficulty.
The accident occurred on high cmbankment, but
the couplings of the rear that remained the
track prevented the others from rolling entirely to
the bottom"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
HIGHLY IMPORTANT SALE.

Will be sold on the Goth and Dist of December, ut
the North Carolina Powder Mills near Tuekasege
Ford in this county, large lot of valuable property,
consisting of Wrought Iron, Shafting and Piping !;
Pulleys and Gearing, of varous sizes Belting Cop
per, old and new; Pumps and their fittings; $50
ton Hydraulic Press, and one large cylinder Boiler,
fitted up; one Planning Machine; two Lathcs, iron
and one wood Rip and Jig Saws; large lot of Cast
ings and scrap-iron; two large Gillian Mills, suit
able for crushing Gold ORE in complete order. Sew
eral sixty gallon Kettles, suitable for boiling Sor-
ghum, and large lot of other property.
Also, FIGURING MILL (Woodwards Patent,)
and pair Grist Mill Stones
There will also be sold at the same time, one Cot
ton Gin, one Grain Thresher Fan, and onelarge
Road Wagon. One improved Cotton Planter, several
two and three horse Flows, and other Farming Uten
ss.
The above Property willbe sold for one-third cash.
one-thrd on six and the balance on twelve months
time Notes with approved security.
The Milling property consisting of Flour, Grist
and Saw Mills, is in good order. with one hundred
acres of Land attached, which will also be rented at
the same time, for twelve months.
Any of the above property will be sold privately
the Mills rented before the day of sale, upon APP
plicaton to the undersigned. S. w. DAVIS.
For the Company.
Charlotte, c., December 16, 1867
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
CHARLOTTE MARKET, December 16, 1867
CORRECTED BY STENHOusE, MAcAULAY & Co.

Cotton-The advance noticed in our last report
lost during the week. On Monday and Tuesday
the market quite steady at l3l TO l34 cents for
middling, including tax. On Wednesday and Thurs
day, under pressure of declining news from other
mark it declined here IS cents closing steady,
however. Saturday at to 13 for tax paid cotton
Sales for the week $50 bales.
Flour in demand at s.. 30 to 1915 per sack from
wagons.
Corn, 90 cents to 81. Peas, S5 TO 90 cents.
Wheat in demand at 81 to 81 25-as to quality.
Oats, 80 to 60 cents. Corn Neal, 81 10 TO Sl.15.
Bacon country, hog round, 16I to II cents; Balti-
side Bacon, from stores 10 to 20 cents. Fresh
Pork, 10I to IL cents. Lard, 10 to II cents
Fresh Butter, % to 80 cents; Chickens, Is to 20
cents; Eggs, 20 to % cents.
Liverpool Salt, So; other kinds, $3.50.
Corn Whiskey and Apple Brandy, S2.25 to $50
Molasses, 20 cents to 81 per gallon by retail
Groceries generally unchanged.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
New York SnOhiSm.

The New York Home Journal in addition to an
cribes how young women who promenade the streets
dressed and even the style of their underclohng
Here is a specimen of high-lite snobism:
Miss Wray, of West Twentythird street. who has
just returned from Paris, appears in suit of black
corded silk the underskirt being cut in small points;
the bottom of the skirt is bound with cord of plain
black silk. The upper skirt is quite short, and is
also cut in points and looped each side. The
waist is loose and full, trimmed with buge fringe,
and ornamented with Il wide SASH tied at the back.
Miss Wray a becoming black lace bonnet,
| trimmed with wreath of blue velvet flowers and
gilt leaves
How did this newspaper reporter learn how the
.waist of that skirt was fixed if the gal did show
it to him and explain. Miss Wray' is, doubt, a
gal in high life, and rides every Saturday afternoon
in Central Park.
But here is account of a rather romantic we'd
ding by the same inquisitive reporter:
.Baron Henri van Havre was married. Thurs
day last, in the Church of the Epiphany, to Miss
Camilla Webb The bridegroom, who is connected
with of the most arstocraic and wealthy families
Of Bel GUM, came here few years ago Secretary
of Legation He is about thirty years of age, tall
and commanding in appearance, and an ardent lover
of poetry and music The bride was, until recently,
a clerk in the office of the Comptroller of the Cur
rency, and is about twenty years Of age. She was
born in the southern part of Virginia, and went to
Washington about five years ago. She was accom-
panied by her widowed mother, and though in com
paratlvely poor circumstances, they were known to
some of the most respectable society there. The
Baron first the lady of his choice while he was
visit of inspection to the Treasury building, and
| Immediately his heart was captured"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
MARRIED.,

In this county, the 10Th ult., by the Rev. John
Douglass, Mr. j. L. Stacy, of Rockingham county, te
Miss Maggie j., daughter of j. s. Nicely
In lredell county, on the 2Gth ult., by Rev. J. T.
Pressly, Mr. J. w. Freeman to Miss Laura |. Neel
In Anson county, on the 9th November. by Rev.
Z. W. Thompson, Mr. J. A. McAlister to Miss Sallie
A. Wall.
On the 9th ult., James 7. Smith. Esq, of Arson
county, to Miss Ellen Pegues, daughter of Mr. w. j.
Pegues of South Carolina.
Near Lanesboro', on the Oath November, Mr. E. T.
Caudle to Miss Margaret J. Covington.
In Marion, n. on the 29th October Mr. VIM. B.
Mitchell of Rutherfordton, to Miss Sallie Neal
In Lancaster District, the 5th inst by Rev.
John W. Order, Mr. Daniel Mackey to Miss Matte.
daughter of Capt. N. b. Vanlandingham.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
New Advertisements,

Mill and Land for Rent-W S Norment and j III
Lawing, Adm'rs.
Notice to Contractors-R McAden, W Myers and
Brem.
Six Lots for Sales A Harris.
Direct Importation-Elias Cohen.
The Variety Store-Jas Butt.
Uol for Chrismas-Nesbit & Maxwell.
Family Groceries and Professionally w Grier s. Co.
Store House for Rent Duls, Agent.
Highly Important Sales Davis for the Company.
Just Receiyed-Boyd & Moody.
Finley High SCHOOL, w Faucet, Principal.
Aotice-A b DAVIDSON and Springs.
Blacksmith Wanted-Dr. b Alexander.
Court Orders-Amzi Ford, Clerk.
Court Order Jenkins, Clerk.
Special Term of Union Superior Court
To Mill Owners-Inquire at this Office.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
State of North Carolina, CASTOR county.

Court Of Pleas q Quarter Sessions Nor Session, 1851
Sarah Ferguson, Admir-, John Ferguson and
Gracy J. Adams.
Petition for Dover.
II eppearinp to the satisfaction Of the Court, that
the defendants in this case reside beyond the limits
of this State it is therefore, motion, ordered by
the Court that advertisement be made, for six weeks
successfully in the Western Democrat Notifying the
the fling of this petition and that unless they APP
pear the next Court to be held for the county IF
CASTOR at the Court House in Dallas, on the 4th
Monday in February next, and answer the petition,
the same viii be taken pro confesso as to them and
a writ Of dover ordered to be issued.
Witness, AMI Ford, Clerk of cur said Court at
Office in Dallas the 4th Monday in November, A. D..
1867 ss-ea TzEs@ . "a AMI FORD Clerk. :
g2-Gw Tpr. adv. S10.1
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17

He7s- The S. c. Conference of the NJ. E. Church,
South, is now in session at MOrganton, \. c.
BE-" On the morning of the 18th inst, the Barn
and Stables of the late Mrs. jenkins, in Salisbury
consumed by fire.
Eas- democRst recently elected Mayor Of
Boston, over the republican candidate, which is said
TO be a remarkable event for that city.
The democrats have also carried the City elections
jim Pittsburg. Pa, and Manchester \. III.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
The Freedman'S Bureau.

We Southern people may not be considered entitled
to opinion about the matter, but we never could
the justice of spending millions of dollars of the
public money for the benefit of the negroes of the
South, while thousands of white persons North and
South suffering for the commoncst necessaries of
life The Government has no light to keep up poor
house for either class-le charity be dispensed by
private contributions. Congress has under consider
alton the question of abolishing the Freedman s
Bureau but fear it will not be done long as
there is chance to use it for political purposes.
Washington correspondent, in recent letter,
says:
Mr. Eliot, of Massachusetts, the head of the Com
mttce of Freetlmens Affairs, has instituted an in
quiry to whether not the Freedmens Bureau
should be continued beyond the time indicated by
law The South itself would be good judge of this,
and it is very possible that temporary discussion
i'll Southern Journals would have influence with the
comIGittee At the North we have paid taxes to the
tuae Of fifteen twenty millions year for the sup
port of this institution quite long want to.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17

INVALUABLE IN DRESS-MAKING.-.sI haye
used the Grover & Baker Machine for all kinds of
sewing, from the finest cambria rGflng to heavy
English beaver cloth. find it invaluable in dress
making, embroidery, boys clothes, underclothes of
all descriptions, and bed and table linen of all des-
criptions. l have had operators Wheeler 6 Will
sons Machine They lost a great deal of time in
winding thread. | have bought WORK ready made,
done on the Wilcox &Gibbs. and don't consider the
work sufficiently strong "-Testimony Of Hrs H. W.
Deniston, "a West 27h Street, Eew York. before The
Commissioner Of Patents.
Brem, Brown & Co., Charlotte, Agents for the
above Machine.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
From Washington.

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE bin repeating the cot
ton tax came up. Mr. Morrill, thought il was great
mistake to act this bill now. The whole question
should come up at once. Mr. johnson gave notice of
an amendment applying the bill to this years crop.
Postponed.
resolution, adjourning from the 10th inst 10 the
9th prox passed
Forty employees of the Agricultural Department,
mostly women have been dismissed. Large numbers
in the other Departments viii be discharged. Great
restitution prevails in consequence.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
State of North Carolina, CASTOR county.

Court Of Pleas Quarter Sessions, Nor. Session, 1861
James Ferguson Admir-, VS.. John Ferguson and
Gracy j. Adams
Petition for Partition.
II appearing 10 the satisfaction Of TIE Court that
the defendants IN this case reside beyond the 1sAs
of this State it is therefore, motion ordered by
the Court that publication be made, for six>weeks
successfully, in the Western Democrat. newspaper
published in the city Of Charlotte, notifying said de-
PENDANTS of the filing Of this petition, and that uHess
they appear at the next Court TO be held for the
county of CASTOR, at the Court House in Dallas on
the 4th Monday in February next, and answer the
petition the same will be taken pro con4essS 40 TO
them, and an order for partition granted.
Witness Ami Ford, Clerk Of saiG Court, at
Office in Dallas, the 4th Monday in November, A. d.
1867 AMI FORD, Clerk.
9e-Gw [pr. adv. So
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
FINLEY HIGH SCHOOL.

LENOIR, CALDWELL COUNTY, n. c.
The Spring Term in this Institution will commence
Jany 18th, 1868, and close June the ID.
Tuition in English Branches from So to Sl8 0C
Classics, % on
Board in good private families including all nee
essary expenses, except lights, ST. 80 to $13 PEI
month These prices are all payable in currency.
One half in advance.
E. W. FAUCETTE, Principal.
December 16, 1867. 4w.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17

The eleanest village in the world is Brock, in
Holland, where no horse or carriage has ever
been permitted to enter, and where everything
is kept with the most scrupulous neatness. Be
fore entering many of the houses you are requir-
ed to remove your shoes 1t is said that even
the Emperor of Russia was compelled to comply
with this custom.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
Special Term of Superior Court.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, Superior Court Of Lar,
Union County. FdU Term, 1861
1t appearing the Court that the business of this
Court is too great to be done at the regular term
thereof it is ordered by the Court that "A Special
Term of the said Court be held for said County,
the 9TH Monday in January next, and to continue in
session for week.
All witnesses summoned in the civil causes OF said
Court, who may be bound to attend the next Regular
Term of the Court, shall attend the Special Term
under the rules forfcitures and penalties, and
with the same privileges if the Term Reg
ular Term.
Witness, W. II. Simpson, Clerk of our said Court,
at Office in Monroe, the 9Th Monday after the last
Monday in August, a. d. 1867, and in the 92d year
of American Independence.
Dec l6, 1867 2wpd' W. ii. SIMPSON, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17

Rag- The single State of North Carolina now
pays annually more direct taxes to the General
Government than the entire amount Great Bri-
tian proposed to levy on the Colonies, which at
tempt produced the war which made the then
American Colonies free and independent States
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
The Festival.

The Festival, prepared by the Ladies Of the Pres
hytcrian Church, will be held in Trcloar Hall on
Wednes lay and Thursday evenings next. Let every
body go and the nice things. Those who can't
go will be excused by sending the money.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17

THE STATE DEnT.-AIr Battle, our efficient Public
Treasurer, has issued a statement showing the debt
of North Carolina to be $lS 69s OO0 This does not
include any portion of the war debt. The assets of
the State are set down at $lO,O5l OOO being Stocks
in Railroad companies, &C.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
State of North Carolina, Cleaveland count,

Superior Court Of Lar, Fail Term, A ID. 1867.
Vim. Falls and Nancy Dickson, Administrators, ys.
Robert Falls and others.
Petition to make Real Estate Assets.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
Nancy J. Dickson, Rachel Ratteree, Noah Falls, and
- Parks and wife Amanda, not inhabitants Of the
State is therefore ordered that publication be made,
in the Charlotte Democrat, for six weeks, for said de-
PENDANTS to appear at the next term Of this Court TO
be held for the county of cleveland, at the Court
House in Shelby, the LIST Monday after the 4th
Monday in February next, and answer their petition,
or Judgment will be taken pro confess0 TO them
and heard exparte.
Witness, J. JENKINS, Clerk.
98-6w Gpr. adv. Sl0.1
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
Blacksmith Wanted.

want to employ good Blacksmith for the year
1868. liberal arrangement will be made. Apply
to the undersigned near Cowan's Ford, or at this
Office. j. Il. ALEXANDER,
Dec 1G, 1867 2w Cowans Ford.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
NOTICE.

On Saturday next the Dist of December, will sell
SIX very desirable unmproved LOTS, lying in that
portion of the City known ''Smithville opposite
the property of d. L. Rea fronting on Graham street
S. A. HARRIS,
By Power of Attorney for j. J. Hopkins.
December IL, 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
w. w. GRIER & CO.

Have full line of choice Family Groceries aud
Provisions, which they are offering low for Cash.
Fresh Duckwhcat Flour, warranted pure; also, a
choice lot of Flour, Family Brands hand and
for sale by w. w. GRIER 4 co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17

aeS- d. r. Moore of Wilmington, G yes notice of
his appointment as Assignee of Daniel and David
kahnw ciler who have been adjudged Bankrnp's.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17

HOG STEALING.-On Wednesday last, white man
named Marshal Polk, of Union county, accompanied
by two negro men. brought to this market and sold
four hogs under rather suspicious circumstances.
On being arrested the negroes stated that Polk had
employed them TO steal and assist in butcherng the
hogs The heads of the hogs were left behind to
prevent detection, but examination a neighbor s
mark was found upon them. Polk and the negroes
committed to Jail, and will be returned to I'm
ion county for trial.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
FOR RENT.

The New and Elegant STORE HOUSE now eccupie
by c. NJ. QUERY. Apply Immediately to the under
signed.
Dec 16 1867. ]. DULS, Agent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
CrOckerV.

nice assortment of Crockery, consisting of Plates
Teas &C., on hand and for sale by
w. w. GRIER co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17

Souru CARoLINA.-We believe it has been finally
settled that South Carolina has called Convention
But few white men voted for it, not more than II OIL
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
NOTICE.

The subscriber is fully prepared for moving
any Wooden house. His experience for the last ten
years is equal to any other person. feel thankful
for past favors and hope to receive further patron
age JOHN MCCONNELL
Charlotte n c. Dec. 16. 1867
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
NOTICE.
Mill and Land for Rent.

We will Rent the MILL and Ten Acres of LAND,
the Catawba River, known .'Lawngs MILL on
Saturday the 4th of January, 1868, for one year.
The Renting will be at the MILL to the highest bidder.
WIN. s NORMENT,
J. NJ. LAYING,
Dec Is. 1867 2wpd Administ ors.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17

ssg- The murder of Col Nethercutt in Jones conn
~ by negroes, is creating good deal of excitement
in that section of the State An account of the afro
cious murder will be found in another column
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17

In this county recently, Mrs. Caroline C. Wallace
wife of Wilson Wallace, aged "a years,