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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-13

If you cannot have such government as you
desire, make it as good as you can.
A neglect or refusal to register regard as a
voluntary surrender of the right to take part In
governmental affairs and l therefore most
earnestly entreat every citizen not TO despair OF
popular government, but to register and vote,
and try to maintan government, which will
give to him, and bis posterity, as much OF secu-
rity and happiness as possible
JONATHAN WORTH.
GThe instructions spoken of have already been
issued by Gen. Sickles, and were published in
this paper last week.
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CROP REPORTS.
Interesting Official Statements

1heTesttHy CUtctdt Ot0teHtenS.
WASHINGTON, August 2-The following is
consideration of the crop returns for July, re-
ceived at the Department of Agriculture
"Never has the Department been able to re-
port SO favorable prospect for uniformly good
crops since the establishment Of the statistical
division"
Wheat-The statistical returns for July show
an Improvement in the condition of winter
wheat, over last year in every State but Texas,
Nebraska and Minnesota, the diminution in the
latter being but per cent. The highest
improvement is in Ohio, 100 per cent; Georgia,
96; West Virginia, IS; Tennessee, II; Indiana,
81; Kentucky, So; Michigan, IS; Vermont
%; New Jersey, rs; New York, IL. Spring
wheat was far less variable product last year,
and there IS consequently less variation in the
figures used in the present comparison. All
the States, however, except Vermont, New
York and Pennsy lvania, show an increase
over last year.
Eor three years past the product has been
about five bushels to each inhabtant The crop
OF 1899, If the census returns are correct, was
but five and half bushels to each person. The
promise for the present year is about six bushels
Lotdtoes -1he report of the acreage of pota-
toes Indicates larger area planted in every
State, except Maine and New York The con-
dltion is also above average, with few ex-
ceptlons, among which are New York, Ohio
and Indiana
Soryhum.-The sorghum crop is generally
returned in comparatively poor condition, with
lower figures than any other crop. Ohio and
indiana indicate deficiency in acreage of IA
per cent, and in condition of 10 per cent All
the principal sorghum growing States show a
similar state Of facts
1"bocco is much like sorghum, manifesrng
decline in acreage aud generally in condition
COtton.-There is an increase of average 10
North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama and Arkansas
Texas, 10 lilo; Mississippi, 40; Louisi-
ana, 8 LILO. The average is about the same as
last year. There is a slight difference as re-
ported in favor of the present crop
Woot.-An examination Of this item Of the
table will show that losses of sheep, unthrifty
condition, and wet spring. have had an influ-
ence both upon numbers and weight of fleece.
and will lead to the conclusion that our wool
clip of the present year is not materially larger
than that of last year.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-13
WASHINGTON ITEMS.

The President has formally intimated to Sec
rotary Stanton that his resignation would be &C
cepted, and excites political circles His voun-
;ary vacation of the office is not regarded as
probable. The Presidents note was, in effect,
that considerations Of public policy would render
his resignation acceptable.
In case Mr. Stanton goes out Of the Cabinet,
General Grant will be appointed to per form tn
duties of Secretary of War until the President
shall have time to consider who he will name as
the successor of Mr. Stanton.
Another Washington telegram says: Tn con-
nection with Stantons official refusal to resign,
it is stated that he will not be allowed participa-
ton in the Cabinet councils.
The comparative statement Of the public debt,
covering two months, shows that the debt bear
ing coin interest has increased S1626275O-
The debt bearing currency interest has decreased
$50, 726,9l0. Matured debt not presented for
payment increased s5,923, 5,55 The debt
bearing no interest decreased $lSl4,25s, a.
This makes an apparent decrease of the total
debt during the past two months S354,62Sl9.
but the coin in the Ire ,sury during the same
period was increased 3d. l46, 1860, while the
currency has only decreased Sl9l 1858 go, so that
the actual reduction of the public debt from June
lst to August lst amounts to ,3o9,5lo,9s.
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LAND FOR SALE.

BY virtue of decree of the Court of Equity, will
sell at Auction, the Court House in Charlotte, on
Tuesday of October term of the County Court, (be-
ing the 18th day of October next,) One Hundred
acres of LAND West side of Sugar Creek, ad-
joining F. Morrow, r. H. Brem and others, and
about two miles from Charlotte. The tract contains
considerable quantity of bottom land well tim
bered, &c.
Terms-3, Is and 81 months, interest from date,
purchasers giving bond and security
c. DOWD, C. NJ E.
August s. 1867 79-ilw Gadv. SLOT
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LAND FOR SALE.

BY virtue of decree of the Court Of Equity, l
will sell at public auction at the Court House door
in Charlotte on Tuesday of October Term of the
County Court (being the 18th day of Oct. next,)
Rev. Mr. Bronson T. H. Brem and the City of Char
lotte-some oft Greek Botom-valuable for farming
purposes. wood, proximity to town. &C
Terms-3, IL and l 8 months, interest from date,
purchasers giving bond aud sect rity.
c. DOWD, c. NJ. E.
August 5, 1867. 79-llw. adv. Sl0.1
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-13

THE CASE OF MRS SURRATT-The recon-
mendation for mercy for Mrs. Surratt, made by
some Of the members of the military commits.
sion which tried the assassination conspirators.
has at last been unearthed and reads as follows ::
"The undersigned, members of the military
commission detailed to try Mary E. Surratt and
Others for the conspiracy and the murder of
Abraham Lincoln, late President of the United
States, &c, respectfully pray the President. in
consideration of the sex and age of said NJ arv
II. ourratt, if he can, upon all the facts in the
case, find it consistent with his sense of duty to
the country, to commute the sentence of death
which the court have been constrained to nro-
mo nCCunce, to Imprisonment in the Pententiary for
lie. Respectfully submitted.
ID Hunter, Major General, President: Auo
Kautz, Brisadier and Brevet Major General: r
3 Foster, Brigadier and Brevet Major General ::
James Ekin, Brevet Brigadier General. Cbas
Ill 1onpkins, Brevet Colonel and Acting Quar-
termaster.
This recommendation is written on a sheet of
foolscap, which is joined to the sheet on which
the approval of the death sentence is signed bv
President johnson, by means of red tape THROUGH
eight holes at the top of the sheet"
president johnson not only paid no atten-
tion to the petition for mercy, but actually re-
fused to allow the poor woman reasonable time
in which to prepare to die
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Chr Wastsrn Yemutrat.
CHARLOTTE, N. c..
For the Western Democrat.
MECKLENBURG COUNTY BIBLE
SOCIETY.

This Society met at Little Steel Creek Church
ct IL O'Clock, A. NJ, August 9TH, 1867, ana at
the request of the President, Rev. >. z. Chalners
was opened with prayer oy heS. NJ -, Donalass
According to appointment heV. oouh Doug.ase
,n-eacbed Terv able and instructive sermon from
3d Jobn 5th chapter and Dth verse: 'Searcn
the Scriptures ,,.o ,u.s
also delivered by Maj. c. Dowd OF Charlotte.
ON calling the roll the following persons an
swersd to their names: Rev. Jas c Chalmers. 8
Watson Reid and DIR. Jno Strong, of Little
Steel Creek Church; Rev. John Douglass Capt;
A G Neal and Thos Price, Esq, of Big steel
Creek Church; Rev. r Burwell, Gen. John A
Young and Dr. Scarr, of Charlotte Presoyte-
,rian Church: G. Dowd and w Yates of Char
Iotte Methodist Church; James NJ Hutchinson OF
Sugar Greek Presbyterian Church :,
The minutes of the last meeting were read and
approved, Cow,
made q verbal report, which adopted, OF the
financial condition of the Society, showing that
this Society has a credit the books OF the
Parent Society to the amount of nearly FIVE
Hundred Dollars at this time,
On motion Committee consisting of John A
Young, w Yates and James NJ Hutchinson, was
appointed to nominate officers for this Society Tor
the ensuing year. They made the following
nominations
President-Rev r Burwell.
Vice Presidents-Ma jor Rowd and DR.. John
M Strong.
Recording Secretary-S Watson Reid.
Corresponding Seeretary-Thos Price.
Treasurer and Depositor-Rev. A Sinclair.
Executive Communicable f Scarr, Rev. n
Aldrich, w A Gillespie and w Williams.
These nominees were unanimously elected.
On motion the Executive Committee were au-
fhorized to employ one or more Coporteurs to
explore this county and supply the destitute with
the Holy Bible.
On motion of Gen. Young, the following article
was made part of the Constitution
THAT it be the duty of the Executive Com
mittee to procure the delivery of Sermon and
an Address at each Annual Meeting of the Socie-
ty"-which was passed by Constitutional vote.
On motion the Society adjourned, with prayer
by the President to meet at Sugar Greek Pres
byteran Church on the first Wednesday in Au
gust, 1868.
JAS. C. CHALMERS, Pres't.
S. WATSON REID, Secretary.
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COWS LOST.

Srayed from my place the Statesville road,
six miles from Charlotte, the 18th of July, two
Mich Cows-one a light red. with little white I'M
der the belly, short TAIL aud had an old bell on
the other deep red, with white spot in the f. CO
and some white under the belly, two splits in one
ear and a crop in the other-both in good order. l
am poor widow woman and hope some one will
interest themselves to enable me to get the Cows
Any Information may be communicated to me or
left at the Democrat Office
HARRIET G. ALEXANDER:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-13

Coon LIcK.-We find the following case
reported A man who won't take paper be-
cause he can borrow one has invented a machine
with which he can cook his dinner by the smoke
of bis neighbours chimney. 1t is said that he
pulled his grandmother's teeth out while she
was asleep to pay for the material out of which
the new invention was fabricated and then stole it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-13
ENGLISH AND FRENCH SCHOOL,
COLNTON, N. G.

MISS NJ W. ALEXANDER, PRINCIPAL.
The next Session will commence lst September,
1867. Boarding and Day School for young Ladies,
combining thorough and systematic education,
with home care and training. Music and all the
higher branches Taught.
Lincolnton may be reached by Railroad in three
hours from Charlotte. 1t is beautifully situated,
with fine mountain climate, and is perfectly
healthy throughout the entire year.
For particulars apply to the Principal or to Rev.
Mr.. Wetmore, Rector Of the Parish.
REFERENcEs--Judge Ship, Linconton; Col. H
Brem, Charlotte Hon Boyden, Salisbury Rev. N
Curtis, D. D., Hillsboro, N. c.; p w Hairston,
Baltimore, Md Hon. r DeTreville, Charleston, S e.
July 90, 1867 5w
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City papers please copy.

"a new project is on foot 10 New York
for the establishment Of 40 ocean steamship line
between Washington and Alexandria, on the
one hand, and Antwerp on the other, with de-
Pot for the reception of German emgrants in
Washington, from which they will be dstribu-
ted through the different Southern States We
have no doubt that such line would soon be
popular, and it would afford great qualification
throughout the South to see it in operation. 1t
has never been doubted that were the Germans
well Uniformed as to the climate and soil of the
Southern States, and the facilities for acquiring
land on better terms than in the North and
Northwest, the stream of emigration would soon
be turned into new channels, and.thoussnds of
industrious Germans would aid US 10 the de-
yelopment of our natural resources
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-13

A TIGHT cAsE.-"Come here, my lad," said
an Attorney to lad about nine years old; "a
case is between the devil and the people; which
do you think will be most likely to gain the
action 20
The boy replied: II guess it will be tight
squeeze; tie people have the money, but the
devil has the lawyers"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-13
Co. Partnership Notice.
COMMISSION MERCHANTS

NOM MlOOlON VI EhCl1AN i ..
The undersigned have this day formed a CO.
partnership, under the name of R. Fl. COWAN &
CO., for the purpose Of carrying on a General Com
mission, Shipping and Supply Business in the City
of Wilmington, N. C.
Their office, for the present, is the Corner of
Chestnut and Water Streets, up stairs where the y
will be happy to hear from and serve their friends
By the LIST of October next, they will be fully pre-
pared 10 furnish supplies of all kinds.
ROBT Ii. COWAN,
JNO. w. CAMERON,
JAMES Fl. HILL.
Wilmington, N. c., July 20, 1867. [Aug 5-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-13

E.- Hon John SliIell is at present living near
Paris, as We'll as his son-in-law, Granger, the
Hebrew banker. 1t is said, and on apparently
good authority, that, although he is most anxious
to pass his last days 10 America, he has latterlv
given up all hope of ever again seeing his native
land.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-13

CHARLESTON, Aug. 6.-Benj Thompson a
wealthy planter of Beaufort District, recently
placed in the Insane Asylum at Columbia com
mitted suicide, by hanging, yesterday His in
sanity arose from depression, caused by the
gloomy condition of the country.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-13

CoUNTERFEIT.-Our readers are cautioned
against we'll executed counterfeit $40 bill on
the Third National Bank of Philadelphia They
would do we'll to refuse all new bills of this de-
scription, until satisfied of their geuaineness.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-13
Trinity College, N. e..

The next term commences August l4th and closes
December 10th, 1867.
Tuition, ...... ......$2O to $50 per Session.
Board ,....... Si2 per month
Washing, rooms and fuel, about $l.75 per month
payments in currency.
For further particulars address the UNDERSIGNED
at Trinity College, n. g.
B. CRAVEN, President
August 8, 1867. lmpd
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TURNIP SEED.

Large Yellow Globe, large White Norfolk, Yellow
Ruta Baga, large White Globe, large Red Top and
large Purple Top.
For sale at the Corner Drug Store.
July 30, 1867. J. II. MCADEN.
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NORTH CAROLINA FARMS
F@T O. -

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 us, giving loca-
ton and full descriptions of the LANDS.
VANCE Il DOWD,
Attorneys at Law.
Charlotte N. c., June a. 1867 #
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Southern Bank Bills.

Having orders for the purchase Of various Bank
Notes. we are able TO pay good prices for them.
Compare our quotations with others in the State
BRENlZER, KELLOGG PETERS,
Aug 5, 1867. Bankers at Charlotte
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A New SYSTEM of Cutting and Fitting.

Three afternoons in each week devoted to teach.
ing lutte girls Ornamental, Fancy Embroidery,
Bradng and all kinds of Needle Work.
Mrs. N. is compelled to make her support by her
Needle and close industry.
Feeling truly grateful for the great kindness shown
by the community of Charlotte for the past year she
has been with them, she would beg continuance
of the same. will be found in the house next
to Mr. Allen Cruses residence.
July %, 1867.
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Vance & DOWd
MRS. L. A. NORRYCE,

Would kindly solicit the patronage of the citizens
of Charlotte, and inform them that she is pre-
pared to do all kinds of
N Il E I'D LIE WORK
Plain Ornamental and Fancy.
Gents and Ladies Underclothing beautifully made
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-05

wa vIrkMS Tor th past ~ yeare. and II therefore
thc person wh,m all afflicted should consult No one
ever ard Of patient u HE being cured since he
hss been in this city reputation has vouchers in
m The city papers. his patients and the NEE cAl pro
.sipn both here and abroad a. being the most skii-
lea specialists here and thorough master Of all
al dises.es II all others fal don't despair. give
him 4 call II 10 only common occurrence with him
q cure such cases. HE rooms are separate FOR ladies
and gentlemen. and the most comp etc in the city.
You've MEx. Take Particular NOsicc.-DoctOr Big
Glow dcyotee much n his time To the treatment o.
Shue cases caused BY secret habit, which Minis both
body and mind. until the unfortunate individual
eos either business orsocicy TIE ead effect Of these
early habs or the exceesee Of ripper year,. ID to weak
en the debitats the constitution destroy the phys
al and mental powers. diminish and enfeeble the
natural feelings. An exhaust the vital energies u
manhood the pleasures 1T life are married. the object
OF narriag frustrated and existence eelf rendered
term Of unceasing misery and rsgrct Such psrsOnG
especially those contemplating marriage, shoud lcss
90 time in making immediate Application, ~ DR.. B.,
By his new treatment. Il enabled to insure speedy
and perm. anent cure.
CONSULTATIONS fres and CONFIDENTIAL Ones. No. ~
eouth Clark street, cor or Monroe, half book nom
TIE Po OffiCe. Post o - Boz i5l, Chicago ILL., -
once hours nom A. II. TO . r. N.
esad for HE - Guide to Health" published neess
'G6~fadies. ssnd Tor descriptive eirnle g!
Hlooaalo Dsmodls, ~ 1gDk vesssu1tve @ eoeee
nD0wD. 0mtto ~ oA1sooo0esO enesos
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-05
the REAL vElPAu FEMALE PILLS
WARRANTED FRENCH

These Pills. . celebrated many yeass ago IN Paris,
iof the relief Of female irregularities and afterwards
ior their criminal e0pOymene in the practice u sbos
zion, erc now offered for saie toe the dfst time e
America They have been kepe II comparative Oh.
security from the fact that The oelastos. Dr. vepau
L physician In Paria, Of great wealth, and eric,
conscientious principles. and has withheld them from
general nse lest they shouM be employed foe unaw-
In overcoming Female Ohsuue4ions. Falling Il ~
Womb, Whites. ersen Sickness, Suppression. Rsten
tiOns Of l00Odefsoe Flow OF the Monthly Die
charges. Nesvocs and epinal Asecons, Palma In ths
Back and Imbes FntigIe elight e1estinn. Palpisa
ton Of the Heart. Hystesirs, etc. end viii eflscf
cnfe whom al other Wesus have Skiled and, a.
though powerful .edy. Do NOT contain calosne!
ansimly. OF anything hurtiui 70 the courtitution.
To married ledies md young Eirie who hase nevei
been fegp. sted. they are peculiarly suited. Thel
win, IN shust time, bring on thu monthly pesil
CAufsos Ladies shcsld never sahs sh.n
whea there h any to believe themselves peoe
pans SOe they WI be sure 10 produce miscars3nCs
Ladies can. p-ccnre bux. sealed nom the eyeo q
s1aa9ess Z. ". MAC0AB1R, 0eoW1l Aesni 8;
~ Uniesa 0eeees I'D Canadass = Albong, n. r.. :
0ouoGo-1AW1v 10991OoO = Dnmwnu.
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.v,OrarNlk lrO1e Works.
SOUTH NORWAl.k. COnn..
SUCCESSORS To-
GEO. DWIGHT, JR., 4 co.
PRESENT ADDRESS,
ePR1NGF1Ea.oD. MASS.
HAWKINS 4 JAMES. Agents.
mch13dly ~ sonih Welis STREET. CHICAGO
Pif1SBURC.
MONONGAHELA
Iron Works.
LEWIS. OLIVER 4 PHILLIPS,

s.srrscfrnRas or
Carriage and Tire uBOles.
Ts.isnbie Ak~ims and Pipe lS0xes.
Wagon nMd sis.im RaOla..
(Oach and Leg Screwa.
80 umre n~d H~xagOm Nuts.
Csasa and vtro's arom Washers.
Machine Rmsi Pillow esOlev.
VVr0uges Iron laimges.
Tuyere 1rOnss
Bridge lSWlas sMd Castings.
n. e. splice HRS and Belts. &c.
A full assortment of standard eixes kept IN
stock. WAREH0USE-Wate raDd Market Sss.
rittsburgh. oct17-dlv
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~ Exchange Place. New York.
Esuecial attention devoted to Western business.
~ Speculative Accounts declined.
wEeTERs EEFEnENcrA:
Fifth National Bank. Chicago, Ill
City National Bank. a.
Merchants National Bank, 0alena, H.
Merchants National Bank, Davenport, Iowa
National state Bank. OF Dee Mones. Iowa.
State National Bank, keokuk, Iowa.
State Bank # Iowa and Branches.
State Savings Association. st. Louis, Mo.
ST. Loui- Building and saving Associates, ST. Loui<
Fret National Bank OF Lafayette, New Albany and
JefFer.onville. Indiana.
Peoples Bank Of kentucky, Louisville. Ky.
Merchants Bank Of L,uisvtlle. ss e octs0Atv
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DIR. BjgelOw,

ls the only Physician, a. . Specialist,
now 10 Chicago that n be entirely
relied upon. Go TO HIN. and not sui
Ter that horrible disease to remain In
your system. dis6guring your face
and body, besides destroying your
happiness and future prospects oi life.
de has inside PRIVATE DISEASES
and NERVOUS DEPlLlTY his study
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-08-05

TRIED TO Prove THEls dad LuSArlc.
An old man named Thomas Reed, Of AL,
bion, Orleans eouRtv, who has saved $50, :
900 by . misery life. took it into his head
the other day to enjoy his money. aud pur-
chased 1880 worth Of household furniture
to replenish his house, whereupon his two
grown up sons had him arrested for lunacy
saying he was unfit to have control Of SC
large . sum Of money. Fortunately the
Jury were sensibe men. and could see moth.
ing in the to prevent man from SPEND
ing his own money, and discharged the
case. - Buffalo Commercial.
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HARTW ELL & SMITH
INSURANCE. AGENCY;
r. SIMPSON 4 Co..,
Mutual Benefit Life lns, Comply,
Assets. ere. 100000.
Continental Fire lns. Company,
Assets. 81. 5Oo.O 900.
Security Fire Ins. Company.
assets. i.ss5 coo.
Insurance 10. OF North America
assets. s..7oc.o.0S.
LGrillard Fire Insurance TO,
Assets -. lOO.0 zoe.
North American Fire Ias. Cen'y.
Assets. esSc.eeo.
Commerce Fire Insurance Co.
Assets, $500. 0o~.
Travellers lns. Co., Of Cblcage.
assare Ag'ss General Accidents.
Including Travellers rick. run stroke, nMes o. ooss
lightning. sufocaton by Drowning cnoshe' &C.
OGlre No. a. ssrnsly street.