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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27

FOREIGN All the Vienna official papers de,
clare that the peace of Germany is now secured.
1t is said that one result of the Salzburg con-
ference was that France and Austria will insist
on the formation Of the South German confeder-
alton under the head Of the Austrian emperor.
1t is stated here that Gen. Prim still heads the
Spanish resurrection land that be is being supplied
with funds by Paris bankers.
Official advices announce that the Mexican
government has refused to deliver the body Of
Macmillan to the Austrians. 1t is buried in
the Cathedral at Queretaro.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27

FREsHET-The rain which fell on Wednesday
night Of last week caused greater freshet in the
water courses in this section than has been known
for great number of years. We hear of very
serious damage to the crops, and in some places
almost total destruction of the corn on the bot
tom lands. The Mills have all been more or less
injured. Robertsons and Reeves Mills, both on
Little Lynches creek have been washed entirely
away-house, machinery and everything, A
number of public Bridges have shared the same
fate.-Lancdster Ledger, Aug. Fl.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27

Fresh arrivals every day under the sign Of the
Elephant where you can find every article in the
Family Grocery Line,
As cheap as the cheapest, viz: Era.a
Corn, Oats, Meal, Flour, Bacon, Lard, Butter,
Eggs, Pepper, Gisger Soda, Yeast Powders,
Sugar and Coffee of the very best quality,
Good West India Moasses, Tea and Crackers,
Buckets, Brooms, Shovels, Spades, Axes, Hoes,
Bale Yarn, Concord Factory Shifting,
Hats, Crockery and Glass Ware, Tinware,
Thomasville Shoes, and many other articles.
Just give a call before you buy, aud see III we
don't prove what We promise, to sell goods cheap
any other house in our line.
We buy Country Produce for cash at the highest
market price, and deliver all goods sold by us 70
our customers any where within the corporate
limits free of charge. srs&
Aug &c, 1867. PRESSON GRAY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27

FRUIT.-Mr j. C.. Nicholson sent some very
large and fine free-stone peaches, large and
delicious as any we ever saw. Capt. Bryce, of
this town, presented us with some very supe rior
cling peaches of extraordinary size and Capt E.
NJ. Farris of CASTOR Co., also, brought US some
fine peaches.
Mr. Caleb w. H"ye, of CASTOR county. brough
as some nice grapes-two varieties. the Perkins
and Concord-bott fine and large. Mr. Hovle
has been very successful in cultivating the crane
as we'll as other kinds of fruit
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27
NOTICE.

meeting of the Cooperation Association for
Mecklenburg county, will be held at the Court
House in Charlotte, at 10 o'clock, a. m, Saturday
the 3lst inst, when all persons interested dis
posed to join the Associatian, requested to
tend. The company will proceed to organize on
that day. RUFUS BARRINGER,
HEBRON,
S W REID,
WALKER,
Aug &c, 1867 H A QUERY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27
State of N. Carolina. McckIenburg co,


Court Of Pleas 4 Quarter Sessions-Juiy Term, 1857.
J. R. Kirkpatrick VS.. S. Boyce. ..-
Observation-Disclosures Grier and 8. A. Boyce sum
moned Garnishees. AIN
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the court that
the defendant in this is nonresident of this
State it is therefore ordered by the court that pub
LEGATION be made, for six weeks, in the Western
Democrat, a newspaper published in the city Of
Charlotte notifying said defendant to be and appear
at the next Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions to
DE held for the county of Mecklenburg at the court
house in CHARLOTTE on the I'd Monday in October
next, then and there to answer, plead repevy,
judgment final will be entered against i'm, end the
effects in the hands of Garnishees condemned 70
plaintiffs A
Witness, VIM. Maxwell Clerk of our said Court at
Office in Charlotte, the I'd Monday of July A. D.,
1867.
s2-6w VIM. MAXWELL, Clerk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27

BINGHAM'S GRAMMAR.-We have received
copy of new English Grammar, by Col. VIM
bingham, Principal of the High School at Me-
GAINESVILLE, n. =. We consider it great improve
ment other books of the sort; and friend
who is first rate school teacher, agrees with US
in this opinion. 1t is pronounced by some COM
potent Judges 1.-The very best English Gram
mar that has been published in America or Eng
land"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27
THE LANCASTER LEDGER,

CONNOKS & CAkTER, Proprietary
Published at Lancaster c. H., 8. o., every Wednes-
day morning Having large subscription patron
age among the farmers of this District, offers o
favorable advertising medium to the Merchants and
business community of Charlotte. Rates of Adver-
Using liberal 1-P -F
August 26, 1867. sfa' aHG
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27

VICE NERsA.-At Union City, Tenn, black
man discharged white man from his employ
because he 1.-THE white many voted for Brownlow.
good deal of complaint has been made because
it is alleged white men discharge negroes for
voting the radical ticket, but who will pretend to
say that negro has right to employ who he
pleases to work for him !!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27

BAKRUPTs, TAKE NorIcE!-It will be seen,
by the following extract from the SD section
of the Bankrupt Law, that persons who desire
to take the benefit of the law cannot afford to
lose time
"And in all proceedings 10 bankruptcy COM
menced after one year from the time this act
shall 60 into operation, no discharge shall be
granted to debtor whose assets do not pay fifty
per centum Of the claims against his estate, un-
less the assent in writing of a majority in num-
Der and value of his creditors who have proved
their claims is fled at or before the time of ap-
9cation for discharge"
Registers in Bankruptcy have beer appointed
in all the Congressional Districts, and are now
engaged in transacting business. Federal Cir
cult aud District Courts will be held i'm Raleigh
the latter part Of November, and District
Court at Newbern the fourth Monday in Octo
bcr.-Raleigh Standard.
The Bankrupt Law went into operation on the lst
Of June, 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27
State of N. Carolina, Union County.

State of N. Carolina, Union County.
Court cf Pleas Quarter Sessions-.uly Term, 1861.
w. N. Parker, admir- of John Walters, decd. vs.
Urah Walters and others.
Petition to subject real estate as assets.
1t appearing to the satisfaction Of the Court thaA
the defendants, William Walters and John W. Wal
tiers, reside beyond the limits of this State IL Is or.
dered by the Court that publication be made for sig
weeks in the Western Democrat, a paper published
in the city Of Charlotte, notifying said absent de-
PENDANTS be and appear at our next Court of pleas
and quarter Sessions to he held for Union county
at the Court House in Monroe, on the LIST Monday
in October next then and there TO answer the alle-
cations Of the aforesaid petition, or judgment pro
confesso will be taken and the land ordered 10 he
sold.
Witness, ]. E. Irby, Clerk Of our said Court at
office, the lst Monday in July, A. D., 1867.
j. z. IRBY, CLERK.
82-6w ladv. $40
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27

RALEIGH AND CASTOR RAILROAD STOCK
AT sale at auction by the Raj & CASTOR Rail
road Company of 1870 shares of stock. in Raleigh
last week, the stock only brought $i2 25 per
share.
On the LIST of November 1866. SGS250 of the
stock of the State in this Company brought
SGS5.O00. Old State Bonds were worth at that
time 5 90 in the hundred.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27

EaT We direct attention to the advertisement Of
the Seaboard Roanoke Railroad Company, offer
ing inducements to shippers. We learn from the
Superintendent, Mr. Chic, that the company has
made arrangements TO carry freight from Charlotte
10 Portsmouth without change of cars.
Also see the card of Coward Harriss, commits
sion merchants of Norfolk, who we'll recon-
mended.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27

rB Gen. Sckles has communicated to Gov.
Worth the following Order, confirming the nomi-
nation, by the Council of State, of Alex. Little,
Esq. of Wadesboro, as Judge of the Superior
Courts of the State, rice Hon. A. S. Merrimon
resigned;
HEADQUARTERS, CHARLESTON Aug 81, 1867.
The resignation of A. S. Merrimon, Judge of
the Superior Courts of Law and Equity in North
Carnina is hereby accepted.
Upon the recommendation of the Governor and
Council of North Carolina, Alexander Little is
hereby appointed Judge of the Superior Courts
of Law and Equity in North Carolina, uice Mer-
rnon. resigned.
The officer herein appointed will before enter
ing upon his duties. take and subscribe before a
Justice of the Peace, Notary Public, or other of
fcer authorized by law to administer oaths, the
oath of office prescribed in the Act of Congress
passed July 2, lo62,-a copy of which will be
Forwarded to these Headquarters.
BY command of Maj. Gen. SICKLEs.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27
CHARLOTTE MARKET, August 2e, 1867

CORRECTED BY STEEBoUsE, MAoAULAY & Co.
Cotton-There has been but little change to note
since our last report. On Friday and Saturday,
however, the market was less active, and some sales
were made at a decline of half cent On our quota
tons OF last week-we quote extremes at I7A and
81 cents, tax paid by purchaser Sales for the week
90 bales.
Flour is in demand at S4.75 to s. per sack from
wagons.
Corn has again declined and sales were made at
$l-market well supplied. f-
Wheat, 81 SIS to $!.s5, as TO quality.
Peas, SI.25. Oats, 40 to IS cents.
Bacon brings full prices-we quote hog round
from wagons 6 to l6l cents; Baltimore bacon sides
are selling from stores at lss to 10 cents. Lard.
l74 to ls cents.
Fresh Butter, 20 to IS cents; Chickens, Is TO 20
cents Eggs, Is to 20 cents. ..-
Liverpool Salt, S3.4O to $3.50 per sack.
Corn Whiskey dull at S2.25 to S2.5o per gallop.
Molasses, IS cents to 81 per gallon by retail.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27
Latest News.
NORTH CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

RALEIGH, N. G., Aug. 23.-The designations
OF ell the Faculty of the University have been
rendered to the Board of Trustees and accepted
to take effect at the December annual meeting
OF the Board, when new elections will be had.
The Trustees have appointed a committee to re-
port a scheme for a thorough examination.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27

The Hon. Edward Stanley, formerly Re-
preventative from North Carolina in the Federal
Congress, and during the war, Military Govern
or of that potion of the State in Federal
is making speeches against Gorham, the Repub-
lican nominee for Governor of California.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27

WONDERFUL FREAK OF BABY.-The o.
tumwa Mercury tells the following: GA few
days ago, in Kcokuk county, babe, six months
old, was crying Justify, and the usual appliances
seemed to have no effect. 1t still cried, and the
mother was perplexed to know what the trouble
was At last, after it seemed almost exhausted,
it spoke, with startling distinctness, these words:
Give me drink of water OF course the
mother was frightened, but gave the water,
when it Immediately went to sleep. The infant
had never spoken before, nor has it since. We
can vouch for the truth of the above are
personally acquainted with the parents"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27
MeckIenburg Female College,

CHARLOTTE, N. @.
Board, with lights, fuel, tuition and contingent
fee, per Session of Scholastic months, Sl03, half
in advance. If paid entire at the opening Of the
Session, only sos required. .lE
Music on Piano, SO lessons in 20 weeks, S25.
Tuition for day scholars, Primary and Preparatory
Departments, ST. 6 to $40.
Collegiate Department $2<.
For particulars address tat
REV. A. G. STACY, A. NJ,
August &c, 1867. President.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27
LincOInfOn Hotel,

Travellers and others will find at Kistler's Brick
Hotel, (second building west of Lawing Means
Drug Store,) good fare and pleasant Rooms. Every
effort is used to make patrons comfortable. Terms
as moderate as at any other house in Western North
Carolina. All the proprietor asks is a trial.
August 26, 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27
State ofN Carolina. sIecklenburg ca

Court Of Pleas Quarter Sessions-July Term, 1851.
J. B. Alexander Executor of r. d. Alexander, decd.
vs. the Heirs at Law of r. d. Alexander, deed. :
Petition for settlement Of R. d. Alexanders Estate.
1t appearing 10 the satisfaction of the court that
w. b. Jewell and wife Agnes, defendants In this
case, reside beyond the limits of this State, IL ID
therefore ordered by the court that publication DO
made for six weeks in the Western Democrat, neti-
flying said defendants to be and appear at the merit
term of this court, to be held for the county Of
Mecklenburg, at the Court House in Charlotte ON
the I'd Monday in October next, then and there 70
plead answer or demur to the petition, or Judgment
pro confesso, will be taken and the same heard ex-
partee them
Witness, VIM. Maxwell, Clerk Of Our said court
at office in Charlotte the I'd Monday in July, A. n.
1867.
S2-6w WM MAXWELL, Clerk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27

By" We refer merchants 10 the advertisement o
Willard Bros of Wilmington, offering Molasses
Salt, Bagging and Rope for sale
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27

Rowan CoUNTY.-The result of registration
in this County SO far heard from is, whites
l,O4S-blacks 726. We can safely count on a
majority of nearly or quite five hundred for the
whites in this county Salisbury Banner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27

The official returns from Kentucky give Helm
sc, 900 majority over the radical and $4,000
over the third party, and majority over both
of 43 900.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27

| r. Gen. Sheridan has been removed from the
command of the fifth military district Louisiana
and Texas) aud Gen. Thomas appointed in his
place.
The President has waited and permit ed SEeri-
dan to do all the harm he possibly can, and now
he removes him and creates new fuss. But,
strange to say, the President directs Thomas to
| execute all the orders of Sheridan that he may
| find in force. What, then. was the use Of making
a change?
The National Intelllgencer, referring to Sheri-
dams removal says:
.'As to the reports of the removal of others of
the military satraps, telegraphed from this city.
we have no definite information. We are salts
| fed, however, that no man will be permitted to
play the monarch. in this country, with impunity.
w it'll the consent of Europe-we mig ht say of
the civilized world-the Monroe doctrine has be-
come the settled policy of this country in respect
to domains this continent outside of the juris-
diction of the United States and it could hardly
be supposed that in this Republic men "drpssed
in little brief authority will long be allowed to
exercise despotism for which they can find no
warrant.''
Inasmuch as the President has quitely permit
ted the military commanders to degrade the south
ern white people, it is too late to talk about not
permitting them to ''play the monarch" The
President can do no good by interfering now.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27

COOP EXAMPLE.-Governor Worth owns over
1000 of land in Horny District, S. c.,
which he advertises in the Raleigh Sentinel
for sale at So per acre. We think it will be
to the advantage of large landholders, well as
to the community generally, to sell part of their
lands, and we admire the course of Gov Worth
in not only offering his land for sale, but at the
same time informing the public what he will take
for it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27
MARKETS.

NEW YoRK, Aug. 24.-Cotton quiet at %
cents. Gold sl,40a.
LIVERPOOL, Aug. 24.-Cotton dull-Sales
10000 bales. Uplands 10i pence; Orleans IL.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27

Alta church collection for missions, the preach
err said: only Christian brethren, let ne caution
those of you who put in buttons not to break of
the eyes. 1t spols them for use.''
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27

IRON COTTON TIEs.-All the steamboats,
plying on the Mississippi and its tributaries,
charge twenty five per cent extra freight on all
cotton not iron,tied and fully covered with bag
gug, leaving no lint exposed. 1t appears to US
this is a settling blow to all rope bound cotton,
and that henceforth iron ties will superseae all
other things which have hitherto confined cotton
in bales. 1t is now near ten years since the un-
derwriters of this city decided in favor of iron
o. Bulletin
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27
WAsHINGToN, Aug. "a.

The President will use his powers to exhaus-
ton in support of the dignity and authority of
the Supreme Court.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27

State of N. Carolina, Mecklenburg CO.
Court Of Pleas Quarter Sessions--July Term, 1867.
Charles Junker VS.. The Blakesy Mining Company.
Attachment levied on three Mules.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the court that
the defendants in this reside beyond the limits
of this State, it is ordered by the that publ
cation be made, for six weeks in the Western Dem
ocrat notifying the said defendants to be and appear
at the next Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions to
be held for The county of Mecklenburg, at the court
house in Charlotte the I'd Monday liz October
next, then and there to answer plead replevy, or
judgment final will be taken against them and the
property levied upon condemned to satisfy plaintiffs
debt.
Witness, VIM. Maxwell, Clerk of our said Court at
office, the I'd Monday in July, A. D., 1857.
s2-6w WIN. MAXWELL, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27

WASHINGTON NEws.-It is reported that
the ram Stonewall has put in at Norfolk, in a
sinking condition.
Ex-President Buchanan is recovering. It
is reported that Thad Stevens is becoming very
feeble.
The military authorities are arming the citi-
zens Of For: Sedgwiek for the protection of the
Post The cholera is raging among the Semi
noles.
The pressure on the President for Cabinet
changes is increasing.
The following is represented as the conclu-
sion of Sickles' argument, supporting his order
No. 10:
"If the United States Courts in the rebel
States be allowed to control the military au-
thority, the execution of the reconstruction acts
will, for obvious reasons, sooE become impos-
sible. Some of these Courts will begin by de-
claring the acts of Congress void"
Gen. Sheridan telegraphs to headquarters that
the yellow fever has assumed an epidemic form
in New Orleans. Several of his officers are i'll.
The Governor of Washington Territory has
telegraphed the discovery of inexhaustble coal
mines.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27

t. We direct special attention to the follow
ing extract from late orders issued by General
Sickles:
ut shall be the duty of each Board of Regis
traton in this Military District, to recommend,
for each election precinct one suitable person.
all intelligent farmer, who will act agent and
correspondent of the Agricultural Department at
Washington City, to distribute seeds, plants,
&c, and gather reliable information in regard
to the condition of agriculture horticulture &C.,
in the precinct. The name, county and post
office address of the person recommended will be
reported to the Post Commander, who will for
ward the same with his remarks
This is an important duty and if properly dis
charged will be highly beneficial to the State.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27
Walls.

lot of Northern Nails, just received, at the
Hardware Store of BREM, BROWN & co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27

THE New YORK HERALD.-The Charleston
News, in the following paragraph, shows up the
n. Y. Herald in its true light. If southern peo-
pie rely on any professed friendship of the Herald
they will find themselves badly deceived. The
News says:
''How much reliance is TO be placed in the
political opinions of the Herald we have already
seen. few weeks ago it was the most Radical
of all the Northern press; the Tribune was
lectured by Wendell Phillips and others of his
creed, and told to take the Herald as model
for truly loyal paper. A newspaper that is
ultra Radical one day, lauding Butler, Ashley
and Thaddeus Stevens. and bounding them on to
the impeachment of the President, can scarcely
lay claim to high authority political preacher
prophet, if. on the very next day, it turns on
its Radical friends. praises the President. and
abuses Congress and the negroes; especially
when we consider that all this wonderful change
of sentiment appears to have been effected in
the twinkling of an eye. and without any CORES
ponding change in the conditions upon which it
might be supposed to depend. The Herald is
| thoroughly unprincipled and untrustworthy; and
they who steer their craft by its light may find
themselves lured into dangerous reefs, if not
dashed against the rocks, in which event the de-
mon of the Herald would be the first to commise-
rate in scornfu laughter with their misforunes. ;"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27

JUDGE GILLIAM.-A correspondent writing
from Catawba Springs to the Salisbury North
State, pays the following deserved compliment
to Judge Gillian:
ION yesterday Judge Gillian, that great and
good man. and very great and good Judge, left
us to continue his circut. How proud | feel of
such a Jud ye-so fair. just, humane, so
liberal, candid and SO learned. | have never
his equal on the bench He is emphaticaly
Judge of the best English pattern. He com
bines all the great qualities of the excellent Heath
with this ditfrrtnce-that Heath icicle
and Judge G sunbeam
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27

At sea, between Queenstown, Ireland. and New
York, on the 10th of August, Mr. Edward Lonergan,
| aged about so years. Mr Lonergan was for many
years past a citizen of Mecklenburg and CASTOR
counties, N. c., and always sustained good char
acter among his fellow-citizens. His death is
| incurred by aged mother and many friends
In this county, near Davidson College on the l4th
| OF July. 1867 Catherine Johnston infant daughter
! of J. D. and 81. C. Brown, aged IL months and ii
! days.
! In Greensboro, on Sunday morning, 18th instant,
| Mrs N. Barringer, wife of Rev. VIM. Barringer.
! In Arson county, August lst, Mrs. Lydia A Gov
| ington. in the list year OF her age.
At Thomasville Ga, on the 18th inst, William
Lawson, of j. l.. and NJ. A Z. Stegall, aged
| months and DAYS alt is well with the child
! Died. August 10th, at the Morehead Plantation,
| Cabarrus county, N c.. HELEN GRANGER, only child
| of D. II. and II. l.. Abbott, aged Is months and IA
| days.
! CARD.
We the undersigned, acknowledge with feryent
gratitude the kindness decately shown US by
friends and neghbors in our recent severe Attic
! ton D Fl. ABBOTT,
Norehead Plantation, Aug. 20. H. L. ABBOTT.
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CaStin gs.
Grind Stones

lot of Northern Castings just received, at tn,
Hardware Store of BREM BROWN CO.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-27
WI OLAS SES.

Salt, Bagging and Rope.
1000 Sacks Liverpool Salt, 236 coils Bale Rope
and - bales Gunny Begging, for sale by
WILLARD BROS,
20, 80 and 81 Water street,
Aug 26, 1857 If WILMINGTON, G