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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-10-29

L he Baptist State Convention OF North Caro-
lima met in Goldsboro ON Wednesday, the 10Th
inst, and was called to order by Rev. James Nc
Daniel, President. The following officers were
elected: .<rr"s.s. sa'r5t5~-r ri. ..Ea- a.s.-
President-Rev. James Mcdaniel
Vice Presidents A. Paul Repiten, Rev
C. w. Skinner, Rev. W. NJ Kennedy
Secretary-Rev. J. D. Huffman
Assistant Secretary-Rcv. G. W. Sanderlin.
Treasurer-Rev. j. S. Purefoy
Audtor-Rev. w. Z. Walters.
The following appointments of delegates to
corresponding bodies were made: To the Gen
eral Association of Virginia, Reverend Messrs.
Skinner, Carroll Hardwick, Walters, OVERLY
Wingate, Thone, <Kingsbury, Sandin and Mr.
Jas Porteat. South Carolina Convention, Revs.
W H Jordan, R H Griffith and H Phillips
Western North Carolina Convention, Revs. w
I Walters, j III Phillips, J III Stready and r r
OVERLY. 80 u - #o~>1 z =.t D e.
The Report on State Missions sets forth the
fact that the Board has twenty-four members at
work in different parts of the State whose reports
OF success are very encouraging. c~ .~.r
Rev. j. ID. Huffman rendered his resignation
as Secretary Of the Convention, and, after vote
OF thanks to him for years faithful service,
the Rev. j. L. Carroll was elected to succeed
him.. -..e ~ .ssEE afr+ F4nELT
In the course of discussion on the Foreis
Missions of the Church, it was stated that the
best Chinese scholar among all the Missionaries
in the Celestial Kingdom is the Rev. NJ. Z.
Yates, of North Carolina. w
Quite pleasing event occurred on the third
day of the session, as indicating most friendly
relations between the white and colored Baptists
OF North Carolina. A Convention of the colored
churches of the State met in Goldsboro, on that
day and a formal request was made by the colored
people for Committee, appointed by the Con-
vention of whites, to meet with them and aid them
in the organization Of their body. The applca-
ton was respectfully considered, and the follow
ing gentlemen were deputed to draft constitu-
ton for them and aid them by their experience
and counsel Rev. A. Paul Repiton, Rev. w.
T. Walters and Rev. j. B. Hardwick.
Generally, an excellent spirit pervaded the
deliberations of the Convention, aud the session
was pleasant and suspicious.
Hillsboro' has been chosen as the place, and
"Wednesday before the last Sunday in November,
1868, as the time, for the next session of the Con-
ventiop. 49,. Ii =. & = 4.se.s /. ss#F - ~sas
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j. II. 800 THOMAS GRIER
NEW FIRM! NEW STORE!!
=. AND NEW GOODS.
CARSON 81 GRIER, ZoE
Wholesale and Retail GrOeers and Commission
MorchaufS Hhor1offo N n


Wholesale and Retail Gr0cers and Commission
Merchants, Charlotte, NC.
We are now receiving in new Store, our first
stock of Goods which were carefully selected, and
bought for CASH exclusively to which invite the
inspection of ALL it is part of our business TO show
them We have Remnants, and not dollars
worth of Old Stock. We have full supply of
Family Groceries,
Bagging, Rope and Iron Ties, Shoes and Leather,
Fish, Cheese, Nails, Glass, Buckets, Brooms, and
general assortment of Wooden Ware Powder, Shot
and Caps Cigars, Snuff and Tobacco Soap, Soda, sc.
To those wishing to buy for Cash, we can offer
such inducements will make it their interest to
give US their trade arse @1s Xix
Wholesale and retail dealers are invited to give us
a call. Our store is Tryon Street, nearly oppo-
site the old Bank of North Carolina-now T. w.
Dewey & Co. 71 e
D6r Highest prices paid for Flour, Corn, Peas,
Oats, Beeswax, and other country produce.
BHr Strict attention given to the purchase and
sale of Cotton, Tobacco, Grain, Flour, &c.
REFERENCES 2. p. Vance, Hon. J. H. Wilson,
Gen. D. II. Hill and T. ". Dewey, ESQ.,, Charlotte n
c.; Williams, Black Co, New York. $50. ~
October 81, 1857,
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FARM TO RENT.

The valuable FARM of John L. Springs. deceased
four miles South of Charlotte the Providence road
with good improvements, viz: large Dwelling and
convenient out-houses, of the largest and best
Barns in the county, Cotton Gin and Press Thresher
&C., all in good repair-Dwelng reserved or at
least part of it. 800 Acres cultivated land adapted
to the production of Cotton Corn, Wheat, SC. Also,
40 to 50 Acres of good Meadow Land.
For particulars inquire on the premises
Oct 81 1867. w. l.. SPRINGS, Admir-.
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LAND FOR SALE.

L want to sell one hundred and fifty of Land
the West side of the Char. & s. e. Railroad
mile from MOrrow's Turnout. One third of said
land is wooded, and the balance is adapted culti-
waiting Grain and Cotton, with two good meadows
it. Said Tract is without buildings Call and sec
Oct. 81, 1867. If NJ L. WALLIS
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Executors Notice.

Having qualified as Executor ONYX. Reid, dec d.
will expose to public sale at his plantation in Steel
Creek on Thursday, the l4th of November, fine
Mich Cows, and a few head of .Sheep.,~s~yEr,T.
All persons Indebted to the said W. K. Reid, dec d.
are hereby notified to make settlement, and those
having claims against him must present them, pro-
perly authenticated, within the time prescribed by
law, this notice will be pleaded in bar of their
recovery. ..,.s7 s.4s .s..-s T.. p. GRIER Exr.
: Oct. q, 1867 E. 3wpd an u
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Groceries, Drugs, Notions, &c.



OPPOSITE THE METHODIST CHURCH,
Where win be found full assortment of everything
usually kept in that line as Wardrobes Book cases,
Washstands, Wire and Tin Safes, Desks Sideboards,
Chairs and tables of all kinds, bureaus, Cradles,
Cribs Bedsteads of various styles and prices Side
and Corner Stands Towel Racks &C., &c.
.EE BedSteads, ADG
OF good quality, win be sold at 3. A. s. 6, Z, 8 and
10 Dollars Also, Bed Room Suits complete at from
Bureaus,
At 10 II, 16, 1S and 20 Dollars and all other arti
cles of furniture at prices to suit the times.
Mattresses,
lot Of good ones, Of Shucks, Cotton and Hair just
received. Also, fuckers Spring Beds-somcthing
new and good
Chairs and Tables
OF ali kinds, full assortment, and Old Cane Seat
Chairs, rebottomed with Cane, as good as new, BY
competent workman.
Metallic Burial Cases,
OF all sizes and Farions patterns, kept constantly on
hand, from the painest and cheapest te the finest
Satin Lined-highy ornamented with Silver Handles
and Plates, at SO per cent below old rates.
Also, Mahogany, Walnut and Pine
- Collins,
ready made, at 10 per cent less than they can be
bought in this market These last articles, being
kept Ready made, can be sent any distance ut mo-
ments notice.
Look for the Sign, '.FURNIrURE SToRE," Opposite
the Methodist Church.
Charlotte, N. c., Aug. ~ 1867. sm
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Wallace M. Reinhardt.

Now with the Firm of BREM, BROWN & Co, on
Trade Street. Charlotte, N. G., (where full and
complete assortment of Dry Goods and Hardware is
kept,) will be pleased to his friends and ac-
quaintances, sell them Goods at the lowest market
prices and fill all orders puncually and promptly.
October 81, 1867 " 2w
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NEW BOOTAND SHOE STORE

S. B. MEACHAM .-.-
Near the First National Bank; Of Charlotte.
am now receiving from the Manufacturers North
the most complete assortment ever offered in this
market of Boots and Shoes
| will sell by the case to Merchants at New York
prices, and to the Retail Trade will sell low
any one. ..-....... .......... .,.... ..
LADIES SHOES.
/ keep Miles best Shoes for Ladies, Misses and
Children, and Gentlemen's Boots of all kinds
French Calf Skins, American Calf Kip Skins and
Sole Leather of all kinds ..-t.-5 .Ea
feel thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore
bestowed me. su.. ..
Has~ Be sure and look for the green Sign-board
S. b. MEACHAM,
Near the First National Bank
October H. 1867
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B. KOOPMANN.

Having completed my Winter Stock, l now offer to
my friends and patrons in Charlotte and surrounding
country, handsome and cheap assortment of
Fall and Winter Goods
can be bought in or out of the city.
AS usual my stock comprises everything kept in
first class mercantile house. OF Dress Goods, full
and complete stock Calicocs in every variety and
pattern Shifting blcached and unblcached; Sheet
ings and Pillow casing of all widths; Ticking, &c
Special attention is called to my extraordinary
fine and extensive stock of
Millinery and Ladies' Goods,
Such as Bonnets Hats Feathers Balmorals, Hoop
skirts English Hosiery Vests &c., Shaws in every
and cluny Edgings; Insertings; Collars; Handker-
chiefs--atogether embracing assortment such as
is only seldom offered in this city.
Cloaks and Furs, Latest Styles,
Furnishing Goods, Trimmings, Fancy Goods md
Notions in endless variety.
Cloths Doeskins, Cassimeres, Satinets, Jeans,
Tweeds, Kerseys, in shades, patterns and qualities
to suit any and everybody Also, II heavy stock OF
Rock Island Cassmeres and Jeans Mt Factory prices.
CLOTHING! CLOTHING :! CLOTHING!!! u
better stock than ever.
Boots and Shoes ...
For Ladies' and Misses, Mems and Boys wear. |
bought and had manufactured for my such arti-
ces only as l can honestly recommend.
HARDWARE in all its branches, including lot Of
double and single barreled Shot Guns, Witemore's
Cards, Ames' Shovels, Collins Axes, &C., &c.
Groceries, Drugs, Notions, &c.
The old and numerous friends of my house know
of course their interest demands them give call
before purchasing, whilst the public generally can
rest assured that trial at my store will leave them
fully satisfied that and will sell mt least low
WHOLESALERS, who do not wish to be under
sold, will do well to look through my stock.
Out 2I, 1867. ~ iss b. KOOPMANN.
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Arrest of q Sheriff.

he regret to learn that, on Friday last, the
Sheriff of Caswell county, Mr. Jesse G. Griffith,
. most worthy man and exemplary officer of the
law, was arrested by military order, and was
conveyed to Charleston, S. c., there to be tried
before military court, on charges preferred by
one W. johnson, at the instance or Oh the adj
vice OF one A. w. Tourgee, of Guilford
The character Of Mr. Griffith, we learn is
above suspicion, both as man and an officer.
VIM. johnson is the person who was convicted of
the crime ofburglary, in Caswell Superior Court
some time since, the crime having been COM
mitted by johnson during the war upon the
dwelling of an aged and unofending citizen.
lie not only was engaged in breaking open the
house or dwelling, but by the aid of his abettors,
the old man was tied, and his house robbed of
money and bacon. We learn that his character
is VIGOROUSLY infamous, and, after committing
this and other acts, fearing arrest and lawful
punishment, he escaped into the lines of the
Federal army and joined it. After his return.
he was arrested and convicted for his crime and
sentenced tobe hung. At the earnest solicita-
ton of the citizens of the County of Caswel, and
upon,the representation ofhis counseland Others,
that johnson would leave the State, Gov. Worth
pardoned him. "
Being regarded as desperate character. the
Sheritf felt obliged to keep him safely and during
his confinement it was quite rigid, 1t is suppo-
sed that for this, or something else, johnson has
trumpet up charges against Mr. Griffith. One
of the former counse! of johnson, and who was
active in procuring his pardon, says, in letter
abiding to his efforts to get johnson pardoned:
"We were influenced by feelings but two easily
excited in favor of convicted criminals, and the
result is that feon, deserving death, still lives
to disturb good men and endanger. the peace
and safety of society, and, aided by one Tourgee
and another individual by the name of o Connel
be has succeeded in having Mr. Griffith arrested
This same johnson has been as bitter in his
.denunciatien of Mr. Solicitor Settle, who prose-
cuted him, as of the herif.-Roleyh Sentinel.
Thus far 81 ,373,OOO have been expended in
reconstruction. -
Gen. Howard says the negro population has
decreased over million and quarter since
emancipation.
The Indebtedness of the Southern Rail Roads
to the Government is between six and seven mil
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eas~ The cotton merchants of Philadelphia
have voted to request the reduction of the cotton
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Having completed my Winter Stock, now offer
my friends and patrons in Charlotte and surroundin
country as handsome and cheap assortment of
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Baptist State Convention.

The Baptist State Convention of North Caro-
lima met in Goldsboro ON Wednesday, the 18th
inst, and was called to order by Rev. James Nc
Daniel, President The following officers were
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-07-17

party the skill and activity Of the republican
generalg What need TO tell how the elemen IS
wlrred against the unfortunate cmigrss and beat
their vessels back when they would fain have fled
20 them for sheltery What need TO tell the hor-
rors Of the aiter-massacrcP These are all matters
Of history.
There is wounded soldier lying under the
walls Of Fort Penthievre, so still, so motionless
Hundreds aro dead around him, and he is dying
Feebly he lifts his heal There is a sabre cut
across his brow, aud the blood oozes from wound
in bis side
He has not long 10 live, and amidst the awful
ness OF The scene, and the anguish that is upon
him, old memories come crowding into his BRAIN
and he sees lone Breton widow weeping for her
only son. Aud then another memory that has
been with him. aud never left him. starts up be-
fore him. so real it seems to him that he mutters
family:
"Nnon!"
What matter for earthly VOWS now that the earth
is passing away the poor kloarek is too feeble
to battle against the old love that once filled that
has ever filled his heart
Ninonin
"Rene!'
How came she there2 How had she followed
on the footsteps of the Chouan army2 How had
she braved and been preserved from all the dan .
gers Of tho wild warfare? Rene knew not,
thought not, wondered not Her arms were round
him. supporting his oping head and he eagerly
drank Of ths draught she held to his parched lips
IL seemed quite natural that Ninon should be with
hin, by his side.
Rene. my Rene You will not die
MY Nnoon!' gAsPel the dying soldieri a. my
own Ninon ~
They were the last words of the koarek Of
Nauhes.
In the convent chapel Of La Chartreuse a nun
might be seen at early morning and at the vesper
hour praying beside a small stone tablet, ON which
these words were inscribed
"Quberon, 1898.
PRAY for the soul Of Rene Chabot"
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foreign Mus.

MEXICO, June goth.
At daybreak Gems Tobera and Quirroga aud
their aids made their appearance about four hum
dred rods from the ety limits courier with a
flag of truce was sent forward with list Of those
who had refused 10 Join In the conference. The
armistce was over at 440 z. M Afterwards the
L s Consul in a coach seen 20 pass the lines.
At5P NJ. the Republican bahner-was
unfured on the castle of Chepultepec aud in Ave
minutes time bombardment OF the city was
opened, which has no parallel in any seige OF the
city. Thousands OF citizens who had gone TO the
front rushed panic stricken uto the heart OF the
capital Shells fell in all parts OF the city and
bombs fell over the stricken population by hun
drads. Gen. Tnbera Immediately sent out order
lies in all directions for hs Generals. council
Of xar was called at his house and it was decided
within ten minutes time 10 surrender the capital
AT discretion Whits Hays we're again raised aud
the bombardnent ceased after about an hours du-
ration This was the 18th and last day OF the
seige of the city OF Mexico. Thus the drama OF
the Empire is ended.
M MEXICO, June 81.
The city surrendered and the Republicans took
possession.
Mexico, June 22.
The first blow at the church has been struck, all
the nuns having been ordered TO leave the con-
vents.
Executions Of Imperiasts have continued daily
and foreigners are warned 10 leave Mexico. 1U
The Mexican Minister Romero states that the
trial and execution of Macmillan took place with
Il o strietest regard to law. and that he Was de-
fend ID by able counsel. 1t
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-07-17

The fourth annual exhibition ofthe New England
Agricultural Society IS to be held in connection
with the Rhode Island Society for the promotion of
Domestic Industry at Cranston near Providence,
Rhode Island on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
aud Friday, September 3d. ith, 5th and 9Th
In Sweden aud Norway there seems to be almost
a mania on the subject OF emigration. Al who can
gather together a sufficient pay their passage
to America make start
The rop of wheat this year is estimated at the
comfortable figure OF 225,00OoOO bushels-a grain
OF comfort for poor folks
The wood consumed in one year by the New York
Central Railroad amounts to over 100000 cords
which, at 40 cords per would require at least
1000 OF heavily tmb red land to furnish this
supply.
A farmer in Rock county, Wis, has made wa
ger with a Minnesota man that he can cut thirty
acres of grain in a day with patent reaper and a
single team
The wheat harvest is in progress in Missouri, and
a heavy yield is reported. The corn crop looks
well and is more extensive than in any former year.
A New York paper announces that this being the
"ofi-season," at Grace church, people are not re-
quired to come in full dress and Mr.. Brown being
out ofthe city, ordinary people may visit the church
during his absence.
By the death of a bachelor uncle, the editor Of a
Lafayette (lnd.) paper, during the war became
joint heir to large property in Virginia, and while
hasitating between trip to Europe or additional
investment in real estate he learns to his disgust
that the administrator had invested sixty thousand
dollars ofhe personal property in confederate bonds.
Smuggling still continu along the Canadian
border The detectives there report that many ap-
parently honest citizens, living along the border,
have been extensively engaged in smuggling for
several months past by which means they have de-
frauded the government out of thousands ofdollars
The New Hampshire legislature, which has ju
adjourned, sat thirty one days Before breaking up
the riombegs voted themselves $40 each as u re-
nun ration for IL eir services.
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Cuatcbman \ statr journal.
MoNTPELIER. nILY n. 1see.
by E. P WALTON

The telegraph reports the death Of Ex-Gov. John
A. King Of New York, at the advanced age of 10
years Gov. King was born in New York city in
1883. He was son Of Hon, Rufus King, and was
educated at Harrow, England, during his fathers
residence in that country as United States Minister
For several years De was member Of the New York
Assembly and lhe New York Senate and was O. rep-
roscntatye in Congress from 1919 20 1851 when
the Republican party formed Mr. King became
an active and prominent member Of it, and at the
State Republican Convention held OF Syracuse In
1855, he was unanimously nominated as the candi-
date Of his party for the Goyernorship Of New York
His subsequent election by decisive majority and
the able manner in which he administered the af-
fairs Of the State, are matters Of history.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1867-07-17

The NORM ATnicAN REVIEW for July has
eight articles, critical notices. letter from Professor
George Washington Greeue, list OF some recentpub-
locations and index to Vol l0l, The articles
are Tho Origin Of the Italian Language Serfdom
and the Emancipation Laws in Russia; Sweden
bjrg's Ontoloey Lonsfelows translatons of Dante
The judiciary Of New York City, The Labor Cri-
sis on the testimony Of languages respecting the
unity of the human race Rousseau and the Senu-
mentalists Boston. ricknor and Fields.
NEw Music.-We have received from Messrs.
Harris Tracy, Of Albany n. Y. piece OF music
composed by Mr.. 5. B. Whitney, formerly of Mont
peer entitled Summer Twilight" Il is very
good
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The calcionian ofiast week has the following

The Calclonan ofast week has the following
announcement
BY an arrangement made the first Of July, Messrs.
IT. B Davis and Geo. II Bradford assume the pub.
lcaton Of the Caledonian. The ownership OF the
paper andits editor remain unchanged. Intact ihere
better, which has always been our aim Mr.. Davis
has been foreman of the Office for several years.
The appearance Of this paper during that time is
his best recommend. Mr. Bradford is an expert
enced and skilltul job printer. Together be-
leye tlc minuuU of the publication office viii be
better cared for tban 80 could be by one while the
division of labor viii give the editor more time 20
devote to the matter than Doe had heretofore.
Mr.. Davis Is graduate from The Watchman Of
fee and we congratulate him his advancement,
hoping it will be every way advantageous to all con-
carned.
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THE Los. OF Rs0IsrERED BoSDs.-A letter from
the secretary Of the treasury gives notice Of the
practice to be- observed hereafter by the treasury
department in case oftho loss of registered bonds.
Heretofore the general understanding has been, and
to some extent the government has acted upon it,
that if registered bond should be lost destroyed,
the establishment Of that fact TO the satisfaction of
tho department new bond would issue to the own
Such is no longer the practice of the depart
ment Hereafter owners Of registered bonds are
required 60 take much care Of them as OF the
coupon bonds. While tie title TO tho bond viii be
respected 60 long as il stands in the name of the
owner. and the interest semannuaily and the prin-
cpal at maturity promptly paid over, no new bond
viii be issued in its stead, unless the Old one is
tually presented Thus the negolability is destroy
ed
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This splendid Htir Owe n ths hest u t. world The orly
trus aud plet pgsuarml - Reliable lnstan,aneous N
daarunldfmruf. $50 ridiculous untl. Natural Black and
Rrpan Remedies the of Bad Dgfs nWgorates the
hair wing beautiful the genuine ssrned H-
an Blraff1r. A others limitations, ard should
be- avoided. Sold bg al Druggists and perumers Factory "a
Barclay street. Sew ork. illy deW.
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We were in error in the account Of driving of
the team and butter on Tuesday, July 8. Mrs.
Burt of Middlcsex was in charge of the team and
bad fastened the horse and gone into Mr. Tan's
store 10 bargain for the butter. While there, girl
aged twelve years, took the aud drove rapidly
into Berlin. She was followed and arrested at
Mortified Falls. She says she knew the team, and
took it 10 go after friends in Northheld.