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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-17

ToBAcco.-The Buffalo Courier says: @Tobse-
60 seems TO be Of great use in prisons, not only
as a substitute, but also as most useful aid to
discipline. With reference to this very curious
deveioPement has come out during q recent ce-
bate in the Austrian Chambers. Complaints
were made, as they are made about our own pris-
ons, that life in them was getting somewhat too
comfortable for the purpose. The minister Of
Justice, however, defended the measures intro
duced for the alienation of the hard lot of the
condemned criminals. Not only the reading Of
newspapers, he said had proved beneficial, but,
and in much higher degree, the introduction OF
tobacco smoking" He said: Il avow the truth
OF the fact that the convcts are now allowed snuff
and pipes Nay, 1 am proud of having myself
introduced it in several places; for the permission
to use snuff and smoke tobacco is . magic aid of
discipline. 1t simply acts like miracle. The
mere threat eff forbidding tobacco acts instanta-
neously upon the most hardened culprit. No
amount Of solitary confinement or Jogging comes
10 the remotest degree near it." For the past
year or tobacco has been issued to tho soldiers
10 our army, they drawing their ratiohs of plug
as regularly rations of bread, meat or coffee.
We should think it might also be used as dis
ciplinarian in this case. There is probably no
habit that gives such control over man as the
use OF tobacco, particularly when chewed. We
several years ago seeing an account of
a train of cars showed in for several days on q
Western prairie, the passengers being great
portion of them without food. Yet when sup
plies were reached, the first loud cry was not for
food or drink, bnt for chewing tobacco. 1t is a
novel idea to make this passionately loved article
a disciplinarian; but it seems an eminently sins-
BILE one.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-17
1000 Acres Of Land for Sale.

The subscriber offers for sale until the 18th of
October next, One Thousand Acres of Valuable Land
lying the waters of Mountain Creek miles North
of Bcattie's Ford. This body Of Land is composed
of four different tracts, all contiguous with excellent
Grst and Saw Mills in the midst. The Mills are not
offered for SALE but might be to accommodate one
desiring to buy the whole.
For terms and further particulars apply TO the
subscriber or J. F. Goodson, ESQ, one of whom may
always be found at Beatties Ford. a4s
After the above date these lands If not Sold will be
leased. j. M. IVY.
Beattie's Ford, N. O., Sept. l6, 1867 2wpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-17
Mecklenburg Female College,

CHARLOTTE, N. o.
Board, with lights, fue:, tuition ana coRtingent
fee, per Session of Scholastic months, sos, half
in advance. If paid entire at the opening of the
Session, only sos required. Sass
Music on Piano, 80 lessons in 20 weeks, $25.
Tuition for day Scholars, Primary and Prepara-
tory Departments, Sic to $40.
Collegiate Department $24. -
e6- Next session will open October ist, 1857.
For particulars address rgrl-
Rev. A. G. STACY, A. NJ,
September I6, 1857. President
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-17

A correspondent, writing Us from. Davidson,
and communicating the partial res ults Of regis
tration in that County, says that "the course
pursued by the Board in the second Precinct
has met the marked appreciation of all classes
DO complaints having been filed whatever"
Jno T. Cramer is Chairman of the Board. We
are pleased to give credit in every instance
where it is properly due, especially as so many
Of the Registrars have grossly and wantonly
abused their powers -Raleigh Sentinel.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-17

On and after Monday the 9th of September, trains
this Road will follows:
GOING WEST,
Will leave Charlotte, on Mondays, Tuesdays Thurs
days and Saturdays at 1890 a.. m, and arrive at
Cherryville at eco p. m -gs
GOING EAST,
Will leave Cherryville Mondays and Saturdays
at $50 p. m, and arrive at Charlotte at 600 D. IN.
Leave Cherryville on Wednesday at 8:l5 o. m,
and arrive at Charlotte at 1900 m.
Sept, l6, 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Molasses-Hutehison, Burroughs b Co.
Aecklenburg Female Colege-Rev Stacy Prest.
Groceries and Observation-Disclosures MAXWELL
Wilmington Charlotte Rutherford Railroad.
Land for sale-J Ivy, Beaiies Ford, NC.
Cooper Shop Removed-Gus Schnider.
Prospectus Of the Carrier Dove, or Mecklenbprp
Female College Magazine.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-17

There is story Of Mississippi steamboat
pilot recently deceased, to the effect that being
impressed into the Union service during the
siege of Vicksburg, be- used to constantly COM
municate important facts to Gen. Peuoerton by
throwing the rays of the sun from . mirror on
a number of houses in Vicksburg, each of which
Vas made to represent letter Of the alphabet
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-17
Cooper Shop Removed.

hare removed my Cooper Shop to the one for
merry occupied by Mr. Creswea- as q wagon shop,
near Mr. Jamison's Blacksmith shop, the street
leading by the Court House, where wonld be
pleased to all those who desire work done in my
line. New work or repairing dore at short notice.
Give me call and your work shall be done salts
factorily. GUS SCHNEIDER.
Sept is; 1861. w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-17

In Richmond, Ind, recently, three brothers
started to the woods hunting, when younger
brother determined upon going with them, but
the older ones demonstrated against bis going;
the younger brother still kept following them
up when the older ones, becoming angry, whip
ped and beat him to death. They then con-
cealed the body of their brother in the woods.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-17

From MASSACHUSETTS Gov Bullock has
been renominated for Governor of Massachu.
setts. One of the resolutions adopted by the
Convention says:
ave, therefore, in behalf Of the people of
Massachusetts, while declaring our approval of
the just measures of Congress to arrest the Ca
reer and defeat the plans of this dangerous and
desperate man, pledge also to that body in the
future the fullest support in such Constitutional
measures, as, in its wisdom, it MAJ find it ne
cessary to resort to in furtherance Of the same
end; even to the exercise of its extraordinary
power to remove from Office this destroyer Of
the public peace and the enemy Of the Govern.
ment itself"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-17

SHOOTING AFFRAY BETWEEN AN Elk SLAVE
AND HIS FoRAER MAsrER.-A dispatch from
Parkersburg, West Virginia, 9th inst, tells the
following story:
A man named James Wilkes, residing near
this place, and formerly large STAKEHOLDER, en-
tered into dispute with colored man named
Stephen Evans, last night regarding politics.
Evans had formerly been slave of Wilkes. and
in the dispute severely berated him for the treat
ment he had received at the hands Of the latter
while he was his slave. He finally told Wilkes
that he was liar, when Wilkes drew a revolver,
and fired three shots at Evans, one taking effect
in bis shoulder, making severe but not serious
wound. The negro then grappled with bis as
sailant, and ~fenched the weapon from bis hand
He then fired two discharges at Wilkes, both
shots taking effect making severe but not dan
gerous wounds. The negro then crossed the
river to Marietta, Ohio. Wilkes after having
his wounds dressed, left for Wheeling.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-17

ARREST OF A NEGRO SPEAKER IN SOUTH
CARoLINA-We are glad to learn from the
Bennettsville Journal that Nat, Williams, the
Eegro incendiary lecturer, description Of whose
harangues appeared in the Charleston Mercury,
OF the Gath ult, has been arrested and carried
to Darlington. He is charged with preaching
incendiary doctrines to the freed people Of
Marlboro district, aud will be tried by mill
tary commission. There are others 10 different
portions of the "second district" that should be
looked after. One. with a white skin, made use
of expressions in Western North Carolina that
were of such a character as to warrant the inter-
ference of the district commander.-Co Columbia
Pb0nir
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-17

the following Circular. issued by Gen. Miles.
reau, that the issuing of rations to the poor has
been discontinued. except to the sick in regularly
organized hospitals. and to the orphan asylums
for refugees and freedmen:
Bureau Refugees. Freed'n & Aban'd Lands. }
Headquarters Asst Com. State If N. c., )
Raleigh, n. c., Sept. 4th. 1867.
Circular. No, IL.
In accordance with instructions from the Com
missioner of this Bureau. it is ordered that i'm
mediately on receipt of this Circular the issue of
rations be discontinued. except to the sick in
regularly organized hospitals. and to the orphan
asylums for refugees and freedmen, already es-
tablished. and that the State officials, who may
be responsible for the care of the poor, be imme-
diately notified Of this order, SO that they may
assume charge of such INDECENT refugees and
freedmen as are not embraced in the above ex-
ceptions.
In notifying State and County officials of this
change, they will be requested to make report
as to what course they will pursue, which reports
will be consolidated by Sub. Districts and for
~arded t" this Office. Prompt action. and the
necessity OF assuming the charge of their own
poor, will be impressed upon the proper auihori-
ties. as the government and private sympathies
cannot be expected to always provide Cor the des-
psote as they have heretofore done.
Omcers and agents are requested to use all
means IN their power to impress upon the colored
people the importance of providing for future
e1lgenc'es, by economical habits aud saving of
money; inducing them to deposit their surplus
means in the "Freedmen's Saving and Ernst
Company" an institution incorporated bv Act Of
Congress. Branches of this Company have been
opened in Wilmington and Newbern. and 8 third
10 proposed to be established in Raleigh, to which
places monies can be sent through the Bureau.
by attention and exartion it may become advan-
tageous to establish other branches in this State
Ana corresponding advantages thus be gained.
BY command Of Col. and Brevt Mai. General
NELSON A. MILES. Asst Com.
JACOB F. CHUR,
Brevet Lieut.. Col, A. A. A. Gen
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-17

Hinton Rowan Helper was in Statewide last
week. The American says that be persisted, in
carrying out his principles, by refusing to allow
70 negro to drive him to Davidson College.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-17

II We learn that DR.. !. w. Jones. Superin-
tendent of the United States Branch Mint in this
city, will open the Assay Department in the
course of a few weeks.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-17

IMPoRTANr-Ata convocation of number
of the Judges recently held in Raleigh, it was
decided by them that where defendants in &C.
tons Of ex-contracts returnable to Spring Term
1867, failed to comply with the provision of the
Convention Stay Law by paying one tenth Of
the debt and costs Of suit, the provisions of the
stay law would no longer apply as defendants
had neglected or refused to avail themselves Of
its provisions, and such suits in court will now
stand as they would have done prior to the war,
aud judgements will be rendered at Fall Term,
1867, for the entire debt, subject to the provi-
sion of General Order No. 10, which stays ex-
ecution until the 1lth of April, 1868. The
Judges concurring in this decision and who
will be governed by it on the Fall Circuit, are
Warren, Fowle, Barnes, Buxton and Ship
Chief Justice Pearson approved of the decision
-SalisJury OM North State.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-17

THE MAINE ELEcrIoN-Portland, Maine,
Sept lO-Chamberlaio was elected Governor
yesterday by about Ia, 900 votes. The Demo
Gratis have made gains throughout the State
The Republican loss in Bath is 247. Biddeford
gives Democratic majority of 240, against 80
last year. The Democrats will gain representa-
tives in some of the towns, but it will not give
them much power 10 the Legislature. C
In one hundred and nine towns, giving Cham
berlain over 5000 majority, there is q Repub-
,ican loss of over 5000 votes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-17
NEGRO SuFFRAGE.-The Cincinnati Enquirer

NEGRO SUFFRAGE.-The Cincinnati Enquirer
says:
"Every State in the North to which it has
been submitted has voted i, down. Connecticut
voted it down last year by 5000 majority; New
York voted it down in $50 by l4O. 900 majority;
Illinois voted it down in 1862 by 100000 ma
jority. In Pennsylvania and Indiana no party
has the courage to submit it. Ohio will vote it
down by large majority this fall"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-17

1000 Gallons MuScOvade MOIasses,
In Barrels and Hoesheads. For sale by the pack
age At . low figure.
HUTCBIsoN, BURROUGHS CO.
September l6, 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-17
Clover Seed.

first rate quality for sale by
HAMMOND & MCLAUGHLIN.
September o, 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-17
DWELLING FOR SALE.

The Dwelling House and Lot known as the Meth
odist Parsonage, adjoining the Methodist Church, 10
offered for sale in order to lquidate Mortgage
which was put upon the whole properly in 1852.
1t is conveniently located for business man being
on the second square from the Public Square. Foe
particulars inquire of CHAS. WILSON,
JONAS RUDISILL,
Sept. 8, 1867. For the Trustees.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-17
Groceries and COME tionerieS
NISBET & MAxWELL

Are now receiving and have in store large and
well selected stock Of Ifg
Groceries, COnfectioneries & Notions
To which invite the attention of friends and
the public generally. Thanking them for theis very
liberal patronage heretofore bestowed, we hope BY
strick personal attention to business 10 merit
continued share of the same.
Call and examine goods and prices before
Purchasing elsewhere, as are determined to sell
goods in eur line as cheap as any other house in
the city. s. 49, gsas-
Country Merchants will find IL to their interest to
examine our Stock. $50 y. !, 80,
Sept. l6, 1867. NISBET Il MAXWELL. I.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-17
ORDER FROM GEN. CANDY.
HEADQUARTERS 1D MILITARY DfsrRIcr,
Charleston, 8. c., Sept 3, 1861

CptcfdI TO.
[Extraet1
TX The following appointments of Registrars
made by Post Commanders to ill existing vacancies,
are hereby confirmed:
Military Post Of Charlotte.
County CATAwBA-J Sigmoa vice r Ellis.
County OF LIxcoLN.-D Huss, vice Edmond Saun-
ders.
COUNTY OF SrASLY.-Benjamin Davis, vice w
Randall.
COUNTY OF ASsoy.-Thomas Tomlinson, vice E
Fullings Robert NJ Taylor, vice John Jarvis; J
Richardson, vice Joseph Allen; R Horton, vice
AIexan der Little; John Boylin. vice Mcfarland
By command of Bvt. Maj Gen. Ed. r. 8. Candy.
LOUIS v. CAZIARC, Aid de- Camp.
Act Asst Adit General.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-17

In the vicinity Of Greensboro, the 10th inst
Mrs. G. Cole, wife Of DR.. John L. Cole.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-17

n The Editor is absent. which will account
for the small quantity of editorial matter in this
issue of the Democrat. We hope our readers
will bear with us until the return of the Editor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-17

SPARTANBURG G. II, s. G.
The First Session of the Fourteenth Collegiate
year begius on Tuesday, LIST October next. Tuition
Sh4 per year; Board 5 IL per month Bills reckoned
in specie, but pay bile in currency, -
For further particulars address,
A. II. SHIP, President,
September 0, 1867 4w Z.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-17

In consequence of the strict instructions of the
Public Treasurer, am obliged to collect the Tax
due in Meckienburg county before the LIST Of 0cto-
Der. iftaxes are not paid, will be compelled TO
enforce collection. ~ 80 -
q. N. WHITE, Sheriff.
Sept o, 1867. Bind
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-17

II So far as we individually concerned
in a pecunary point of view, We do not care how
much southern people patronze Northern news
papers--but we know that many North Carolina
papers have suspended for the want of support.
while thousands of dollars were sent abroad for
papers that could not be as useful to our citizens
as those published in their own State.
The following article from the Asheve News
puts the matter in such truthful light that we
hope it will effect some good, and induce our
people to first support and encourage home in
dustry and enterprise
Justice, TO Ourself-We don't like to grumble,
bat we think we have right to complain when
we hear men say they cannot afford to take their
own county paper, whose editor is striving hard.
through it, TO build up the ruined fortunes of the
country. and thereby do all in bis power for the
good of his neighbours and then find these same
poor people can spare time and money to make
up clubs for papers published thousands of miles
from the m, whose only merit consists in its abuse
of few politicians, without producing an iOta of
good to the country at large and this section in
particular. To mind it shows but little love
for the section in which they live. and certainly
gives but poor encouragement to the editor of
their own paper.
1t is melancholy fact that in the past few
months We have seen in one or two Northern pa
pers, great boasting of the immense increase to
their subscription from the South. from which
they have become rich. At the time de-
Gently conducted Southern paper can scarcely
obtain enough patronage to keep the editor from
starving: Now, if these Northern papers did
any good, would not complain, but they only
pandrr to vitiated taste for personal abuse aud
low, slang reading-they d" great harm to the
country we'll as to individuals. We have just
as good talent and enterpriSing men in the
South as a. the North. and if the patronage of
thorn fn tharu
concentrated on Southern journals, it would
bring them out. and with them should have
purer and higher toned literature-new<papers
that would do good and not harm to our people.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-17
Notice.

NOulCC.
respectfully inform my friends and the public
generally, that have engaged the services Of Mr.
7. W. SPARROW, who will take pleasure in serv-
ing his friends at my store.
Sept 8, 1867. b. KOOPMANN
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-09-09

Mr.. NJ. D. SrRoBEL, long and favorably
known to the business community of this city,
to-day assumes the business and financial man
agement of this paper
In making this announcement we take the
occasion to express our thanks to the friends
and patrons of the NEWS for their continued
support 1t will be satisfaction to them to
know that, Notwithstanding the misrepresenta-
tions of certain parties, and their persistent at
tempts to injure us, the commencement of the
commercial year finds us in as prosperous con-
dition as we could expect, considering the
great dullness of the summer. Our suoscrlp-
tion list has steadily increased, and our adver-
ting patronage has been as hattering as that
of any journal in the country.
What we have endeavored to make OF the
News. and what we shall endeavor to make OF
it in the future, is first class newspaper. If
our views on political questions differ with
those of some of our friends, we believe they
are willing to allow us the privilege we heartily
concede to them-the right of thinking and
expressing what we believe to be true.
We have advocated the recognition and ac-
ceptance of the political situation as it actually
exists. We have advocated neither the doc
.rines of the Radicals of the North, nor of the
Radicals of the South-for we hold that the
doctrines of either, if adopted, would be de-
tructive to the country.
The course we have pursued in this respect
We shall continue; satisfied that, in the end, 1t
will be considered by all a wise and just one
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-09-09
REVEREND MYERS, d. D.,
GYMNASIUM.

OUJUS GAUDET PRINCEPS EO-QUOD
" certiorem unumquemque facere liceat,
crescente in diem alumnorum numero, rem
postulavisse ut sedes mutarentur; itaque in op-
portunum quoddam aedificium septenrioni-
bus in occidsntem solem spectans ubi inter Sc
iunpuntur viae Bull ct Coming sese contulisse.
Propterea quod sibi in amino habeat ita
pucros instituere ut perfacle vel collegii vel
mercaturae curriculum ingrediantur, ex ordine
atoue ad unguem puerulos artium principia
exerceri curat Neque latinum sermonem
crecumve neglexit.
Nee minus recte scientiam numerandi, vel
ana ex ordne gesta mercatoria libro inscri-
bantur. edocere mos est adolescentulos. Mu-
tatis noyissime rebus gymnasii, ne quid damni
capiant alumni, socium sibi adjunxit princeps
JOANNEM CANNON omnino baud irnperitum
artis docendi adolescentem atque propter in
penium celebrem. Qui, cum discipline prae-
stantis in Gallia collegii exima fama usus erat,
deinde CALHOUN sermonem atque litteras lati-
mas optime in gymnasio quodam ejusdem re-
gionis ostendit.
Raro igitur EVENT. ut tam opportunum cuique
praebeat sese gallicus sermo.
Praeest puerulis ROSA DIBBLE, dunn cunc-
tis interest ludis ipse prinoeps qui alumnis
omni re consulere solet.
Er anglico sermone. ct CALICO pariter atque
latino, graeco, hebraico, hispano ct germano
constat ediscendorum curriculum.
September q m
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