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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-06
AN ACT

To allo,o Fees to Justices of the Peace an Neck
lenburg County, and to Increase those Of
Consta6les IN said County.
Section l. Be it enacted by the General AS
sembly of the State of North Carolina, and it is
hereby enacted by the authority of the same,
That the Justices of the Peace in Mecklenburg
county shall be allowed the following fees For
every States warrant twenty-five cents; for
every attachment fifty cents; for holding exam
ination in criminal cases, fifty cents; for every
hundred words used in reducing testimony to
writing, ten cents; for every subpoena for wit
ness or juror, FIVE cents; for original process in
all cases where the Intervention of jury is re-
quired, one dollar; for every casa fifty cents.
Sec 2. Be it further enacted, That the fees
of Constables in said county of Mecklenburg shall
be increased fifty per cent in criminal cases only,
on those now fixed by law; also that they be al
lowed to retain commission of two per cent on
all sums collected in actions of contract.
Sec. 3. Be it further enacted, That this act
shall be in force and effect from and after its
ratification ..
In General Assembly read three times and
ratified, this 22d day of Dec, A. d., 1866.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-06
MEXICAN NEWS.
The latest Rio Grande dates furnish the fol.
l0wing official information

The latest Rio Grande dates furnish the fol-
lowing official information:
On the Sth inst, Viduvarri was apprehepded
and Immediately put in the Chapel, and at 4:5O
p. M, was shot. The execution of Cen Cas-
tello and other Imperial officers, at Queretaro
on the 9th, is confirmed They were nut
through mock trial Blood is thicker than
water throughout the whole of Mexico.
The feeling isapparently unanimous for Juarez
for next President. On the other HAND Juarez
is continually assuring the people that he will
never again be candidate.
Canales and Gomez are causing great trouble
in the Southern portion of Tamaulipas. The
State forces are moving forward to be used in
crushing Canales and Gomez, and the other
bands iu the centre Of the State. The forces to
garrison Matamoras are to be 1000 men, who
had already passed Queretaro. The Governor
of Coahuiia has divided his State into Districts,
which are to be presided over by Military Com
missioners. Their powers are complete and final.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-06

CONFEDERATE BoNDs.-The occasional demand
for Confederate Bonds, now and then alluded to
by the papers, has created very false impressions.
Some very senseless and malicious persons have
even gone SO far as to attribute it to the conf
dence some Southerners have in the revival and
ultimate success of the Confederate cause, than
which there is nothing more silly or unfounded.
We have before US a letter to a gentleman of
this city, which says: Il have order for a
large amount of Confederate Bonds, issues of
18th August 1861, or goth of Feb. 1864, per
cents, coupons attached,'' for which he offers So
for every $1,000. Some have offered as high as
81 per thousand.
Now all these persons know, and so should the
rest of mankind know, that they are utterly
worthless and always will be, yet they are in de-
mand in Europe among the stock jobbers. Why,
simply, that these stock brokers in Europe, while
they were worth something, pending the war,
made large sales of these bonds, to be delivered
on time, as they could get them up. Many of
them sold short, or more than they could supply
before the Confederacy event up and are now
endeavoring to supply the deficit, to hold the
contractors or buyers to the original contract -
This is the simple explanation which we have re-
ceiyed from one who kuows.-Raleigh Sentinel.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-06
ga FRIEND IN NEED"

The New York Sun has an editorial giving
some good advice to parents-to give their boys
good trade. That is the best "friend in need"
the editor knows of, as life wears on, and be
adds:
Every day Eve are told) there are instances
of men slipping from high rounds to the lowest
one in the ladder of wealth. Business men
find themselves engulphed in the sea of financial
embarrassment, from which they emerge with
nothing but their personal resources to depend
upon for living. Clerks, statesmen and others
fn6 themselves thrown out of employment,
with no prospect of speedily obtaining places
which they are competent to fill, and with no
other means of gaining livelihood. How
many men there are in this city to-day, some of
whom have families dependent upon them for
support, who bewal the mistake they made in
not learning useful trades in their younger days?
There are hundreds of them. There are men
here who have better days, men of educa-
ton and business ability, who envy the mechan-
ic who has sure support for himself and family
in his handicraft. Parents make a great mis-
take when they impose upon the brain of their
boy the task of supporting him without prepar-
log his hands for emergencies.
No matter how favorable boys circum-
stances may be, he should enter the battle of
life as every prudent general enters the battle
of armies-wth a reliable reserve to fall back
upon in case of disaster. Every man is liable
to be reduced to the lowest pecuniary point, at
some stage of his life, and it is hardly necessary
TO refer to the large proportion of men who
reach that point. No man is poor who is the
master of trade. 1t is kind Of capital that
defes the storm of financial reverse, and that
clings to man when al else has been swept
away. 1t consoles him in the hour Of adversely
with the assurance that, let whatever may befall
him, be need have no fear for the support of
himself and his family. Unfortunately, silly
notion, the offspring of sham aristocracy, has
of late years led many parents to regard trade
as something disreputable, with which their
children should not be tainted Labor disre
putable! What would the world be without it?
1t is the very power that moves the world. A
power higher than the throne of aristocracy has
ennobled labor, and be who would disparace it
must set himself above the Divine principle
'In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread
A trade is friend in need;' it is independepce
and Wealth. rich legacy which the poorest
father may give to his son, and which the rich
est should regard as more valuable than gold"
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FOREIGN NEWS.

There is much caution shown by capitalists
and business men in London, the feeling having
become general that war between France and
Prussia is imminent A private dispatch from
Berlin, makes mention of the general opinion
there that war is certain, and adds that Prussia
is actively urging forward her preparations for
such an event.
The Emperor Napoleon has sent note to
King William of Prussia, urging him to sur
render the Danish provinces of North Schleswig
to Denmark. Emperor Francis Joseph of Aus
tria declines to interfere in the matter at all.
The official journal of Berlin says it is right
and to the interest of Napoleon to enforce the
treaty with Prague. The same paper says the
Gar of Russia has sent a letter to the King of
Prussia to the same effect
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-06
NEW GOODS.

In addition to our Stock now on hand, we will
receive large Stock of NEW GOODS in the next
two weeks as our Mr. Brown is now in the Northern
cities buying new stock
We will sell our figured Muslins, Linen Lawns.
French Organizes, Tamertines and Gren.
adines at cost for the next thirty days We have
an excellent Stock of
LADIES DRESS GOODS
Which selling very cheap. Call soon if you
want bargains.
BREM, BROWN l. co.
July 20, 1851 Wv
Times copy three times.
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IN MEMENTO-WILLIE MAC. KIRKpArp,cr

in MEMENTO-WILLIE MAC. KIRKPArR1cx
Like rose round the we'll of life,
Sparkling with radiant Joy;
Like a snowflake in tempest strife,
Was Willie, my sweet darling bow.
Like a blush on the cheek of morn,
Or mornings dew on dropping liy.
Like inscence sweet by zepher borne.
Was the bright smile of darling Willie
But thou art gone, the heart strings riyen.
The tender cord of life is broken.
And the sweet smile no more is given.
To be of rest and Heaven a token.
But oh blessed hope by God tits giyenA
By faiths all seeing eye he's seen,
Up il the shining courts of Heaven
Among the happy throng redeemed.
Be still sad heart-vain to lament,
From sin and pain and toll he's free.
Innocence is his monument,
And death is but his liberty.
None knew thee, but loved thy face.
With pleasure all rehearst thy charms
But the acme of all thy grace
Was smiling in thy mothers arms.
Too pure, too fair, on earth to STAY.
Thy God, thy Saviour took thee houe.
To be burning shining ray,
To bid thy mourning parents come.
1881 ELIrHAx.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-06
STATE NEWS.

From private letter received by gentleman
in this place from friend in Chapel Hill, we
learn that Gov Swain, President of the Uniyer-
sity, announced to the students few DAYS
since, that from that day be would no longer
occupy the Presidential Chair iE the Faculty
His resignation, it is reported, has been or soon
will be sent 10, but it is stated that it has not,
as yet, been officially announced. 1t was also
reported that Col W. J. Martin, Professor of
Chemistry, has also rendered his resignation.
If this, together with Governor SWANS is &C.
cepted, of the old Faculty there will remain bu,
Professors Hubbard, Fetter, Chas. Philips and
Smith.
The number of students now pursuing their
studies at the University is stated at from eigh-
ty to ninety. 1t will be we'll for our people to
consider who will be a suitable person to ill
Gov. SWANS place Wilmington Journal
Governor Worth has addressed circular to
each member of the Board of Trustees of the
University OF North Carolina, requesting his at
tendance at called meeting of the Board, in
the Executive Office, in Raleigh, to be held on
the 22d of August.
LARGE SALE OF LANDs.-R. W. Best, ESQ :,
Secretary of State, left for New York, 90 Monday
last, to close, as Agent, bargain for the sale Of
$4,000 acres of State lands, and from 70 to co.
others, perhaps, Of Jackson, lying in the Counties
of Jackson, Macon and Cherokee, to the Ameri
can Agricultural and Mineral Company. This
Company was chartered by the last Legislature,
and its headquarters are in New York. Several
Northern gentlemen. as we'll as citizens Of the
State, comprise the Company. We learn that
it is the purpose of the Company to Put upon
these lands, in a short time, 10000 sheep, for
wool-growing. Besides this, several thousand
laborers will be employed in mining, dec. We
hope this is but the beginning of large ingress
of industrious, enterprising people into the State
-RaleigA Sentinel.
BSF We have had fine rain, which will re-
fresh and benefit the growing crops.-Ralcigh
Standard, 3Oth.
Baz- The crops in this entire section are i'm
proving daily and the fine season of rain which
fell yesterday and last night is worth thousands
of dollars to the planting interest.-Newdern
Journal of Commerce, sob.
pg~ In the neighborhoods of Goldsboro
good rains have fallen within the past two weeks,
and crops represented as doing we'll.
NORM CAROLINA BoNDs-It is a most graft
flying result that North Carolina Bonds are stead
lily advancing in the New York market. They
sold the other day in New York at SOFA fact
creditable.to the State, because of her long es-
tablisbed integrity and the opposition OF our
people to repudaton.-Ral. Sentinel, 30h.
Lewis A. Albritton, negro convicted of high
way robbery, has been sentenced to be hanged in
Newbern, on Friday, the 10th of August. The
came day is set apart for the execution of
Harvester Haywood.
sa~ The company of Northerners who pur-
chased the Wilmington Dispatch, have engage
Capt. =. A. Paul, formerly of the New York
Times, and lately of the Washington Chronicle,
as its editor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-06
GOOD ARRANGEMENT.
Bureau of Ref, Freedmen and Aban'd Lands,
Headquarters asst. Conn.,, State of NJ c.,
Raleigh, n. c., July %, 1867.

hotCou vi lACl.3 IIetuucu duu ADdu ]
Headquarters asst. Conn.,, State NJ C.,
Raleigh, N. G., July %, 1867. }
In consequence of the surplus of labor in
some sections, and the great demand in others,
1t becomes apparent that some method should
be inaugurated for more equal distribution of
the same; to this end officers and agents will
provide themselves with register, and record
all applications of employment desired, and
laborers wanted, SO that such wants may be
supplied either at the local station or from dis
tant parts of the State. The record will show
sex, age, color, and nature of employment de-
sired; If 1t is skilled labor it will be specifically
stated At the end of every ten days list of
those still unemployed will be furnished these
Headquarters. Reports of those wishing to en-
gage laborers will be forwarded at the same time,
giving particulars as to kind OF labor wanted,
with price to be paid, &c.
BY command of Col. and Bvt Maj Gen.
NELSON a. MILES, Asst. Com.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-06
THE DUTIES OF LEADING MEN.

1t is a noteworthy fact that few of the emf
nent men now 10 retirement have come forward
to advise the people as to their proper course of
action. Whether this proceeds from that want
of self: confidence which sometimes, but rarely,
results from failure and disappointment, or
whether it is from timidity, from disgust for the
situation, or from the conviction that privacy
and reserve are most becoming under the cir
cumstances, we cannot undertake to determine
AT all periods of history people have looked to
those citizens whom they have been accustomed
to trust and to honor for advice and guidance
under difficulties. We are yet to learn that
misfortune cancels the obligations and duties
which public men are so ready to assume and
discharge in peaceful and prosperous times when
honors and rewards are at the disposal of the
people. A great naturalist has observed that
Gin the struggle for life, grain may turn the
balance 10 favor OF given structure, which
will then be preserved" This remark is true
of every struggle whose success depends upon
human influence and agency. In this struggle
for the redemption and reconstruction of Vir-
ginia, which we think can be consummated in
manner satisfactory to every interest involved
to Congress, the Republican party, and the
people OF the State, there is diversity of opin-
ion. Some have doubts to the true policy
some have conscientious scruples, some are tor
Hleuteu Will polutS VI anu some tHlnk
that regard for poetry and romance requires
that they should invite further suffering and
sacrifice. The public mind is distracted. The
people want advice-the advice of those whose
counsels they have been accustomed to respect
Their advisers are silent, and we are all left to
grope our way through the surrounding dark
as best can. We are not disposed to
complain unnecessarily, but we feel called upon
to ask is this obstinate silence worthy of those
who maintain it. Are the people to be deserted
in their hour of extremist need by those whom
:hey formerly delighted to honor? When the
war was talked of, the people cid not have to
beg for advice. 1t was not only freely rendered,
but pressed upon them. They followed this ad-
vice, and by so doing got into the present diff
cuities. Is it not the duty of those who were
instrumental 10 leading them into these difficult
ties now to come forward and endeavor at least
to lead them out into place of repose and
safet, p? The influence of half dozen eminent
men cast in favor of the policy we advocate
would remove all the mpediments to its success
That is the "grain'' which is needed to "turn
the balance"
That is selfish, arrogant, egotistical logic with
which such persons seek to solace themselves
that their Importance and sefrespect require that
they should hold aloof and leave the people to
bear the peltings Of pitiless storm. 1t is as
much their duty as it is that of the humbest
citizeus Of the Commonwealth to aid in the re-
construction of the State. More, iudeed-just
so much more as they have in former times been
honored and rewarded by the now deserted people.
Richmond Wing.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-06
ENGLISH AND FRENCH SCHOOL,
LIN NC.

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 aud all the
higher branches are 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.
REFERENoEs-Judge Ship, Lincolnton; Col. T H
Brem, Charlotte; Hon Boyden, Salisbury; Rev. N
Curtis, D. d. Hllsboro, N. c.; w Harston,
Baltimore Md; Hon. DeTreville, Charleston, S G.
JnY 20. 1867 5W
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-06

MILITARY SENTENcE.-We learn by a COM
municaton received from Maj D. D. Lynn.
Commandant of the Post of Chester, that Ned
Tate, freedman of this District, who was ar
rested some time ago charge of carrying
deadly weapon, in violation of the order of Gen
Sickles on that subject, has beer tried, found
guilty, and sentenced to be confined at bard la
Dor for two months YorkviHe Enquirer
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-06
Administrator Notice.

Having qualified as Administrator of Laird Aie.,
ander deceased, hereby notify all persons inoeo
to bis estate to come forward and make settlemen,
and those having claims against said estate m ,hs
present them properly authenticated wl'nin a.dsd
time prescribed by law this notice will DC
in bar of their recovery. ,,onp1s
Administrator with the VIII anneAe9'
July Is, 1867 lmpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-06

THE SALT OF THE EARTH-A debate In
the Connecticut Legislature on the divorce laws
brings out the fact that during the past year
four hundred and Lightweight dissolutions of
the marriage bond occurred in that small State,
and that during the previous year there were
quite as many divorces. One lawyer, who took
part in the debate, said he had himself procured
within the year three divorces for one woman
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-06

GEoRGIA.-The political situation is exciting
considerable interest. The recent letters Of
Messrs. Hill, Perry and johnson have shaken
the faith of many who heretofore were in favor
of recognizing under the Military Bill 1t is
said that the anti-C Convention feeling is becom.
ing stronger with the white people.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-06

Eg- The Columbia Phoenix announces the
death, at Ridgeway, on Saturday morning last,
OF Hon L. G. Palmer, of Fairfield. He had
represented his District in both branches of the
South Carolina Legislature; and at one time
was President of the Charlotte and South Caro-
lima Railroad.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-06

Gov. PIERPoINT ASSAULTED BY A WOMAN
-Richmond, July 29.-Gov. Pierpoint was this
morning assaulted at the Executive Mansion bv
Mrs Discoll, who was Immediately after arrested
by the police. The assault was made because
the Governor had pardoned man convicted of
killing her son. The Governor was not in
iured.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-06
DISSOLUTION OF COMPREHENSIVE.

The Partnership of Kuck l. Hiker is this day dis
solved by mutnal consent.
All persons indebted to the said Firm, Will come
forward and settle up.
Either of the Partners is authorized to sign In
liquidation. KUCK HILkER.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-06
TURNIP SEED.

Large Yellow Globe, large White Norfolk, Yellow
Rnta Baga, large White Globe, large Red Top and
large Purple Top.
For sale at the Corner Drug Store.
July %, 1867. J. II. McADEN
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-06
NEW FIRM.

The undersigned having formed Partnership
will carry On the GROCERY business at the old
stand of kuck Hilker, where they will keep full
stock of FAMILY GROCERIES and will be glad
to wait on their old customers, and as many new
ones will cali on DULS HlLkER.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-08-06
Chr Wfstarn Demutrat.
"DIXIE COOKERY"
CHARLOTTE, n. G.

We are pleased to see that this Book gotten
up by Southern woman, Mrs. " =. barrinser
of Concord, N. Co. is meeting with great sue
cess North and South. Slngulariy enough inc
most complimentary notices come from Massa-
obusetts. 1t would prove striking feature in
the political history of the country, if the work
of restoration came chiefly through tie Kitchen
Probably when the two sections come to love
the same dishes, they may come to lone each
other.
The Boston Courier says:
s.This book of 121 pages is like an egg, filled
to the shell, with valuable and healthy nutrl-
ment. 1t mentalizes the material, and imparts
to a boiled potato even, the value OF a scientlnc
result. The great Southern system of hospi-
.ality, so much lauded by travellers, is here
made manifest and we are brought into ac-
auaintance with the whole arcana of their dell
cious mode of edible preparations. We VINO
have had experience with these Southern homes
In the regal time of their kitchenry recognize
host of old friends 10 the exact receipts OF Mrs.
Barripeer, and our mouth waters over the con-
temptation of the glorious feasting we have en-
loved among our rebel brethren in the days gone
BY. The old Constitution of the land may be
deranged and destroyed by party strife, but with
the blessings from above, our old constitution OF
the body corporal fourisbes in full vgor, and
our landlady or wife, as the case may be, will
now have no excuse for i'll prepared, or injudl-
ciously mixed forage The bread receipts are
of themselves worth the price Of the book; and
as to pastry and cakes-but buy the book
and try it,"
The Boston Transcript discourses thus:
<In fact, we find in this little book the "odde
qrecuns" of domestic satisfaction guide,
counsellor and friend; and therefore it behooves
us all to turn our steps LoringWard (the pub
lisher) and obtain the book that solves at last
the problem that SO long has hung over the
private living Of our Southern brethren and
sisters"
the Publisher says in one Of his ADVERTISE
ments:
"Dixio Cookery is being bought by all our
bousekeepers, and Northern reconstruction fol-
lows in its track with the greatest success"
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CONCORD FEMALE COLLEGE
AT STATESVILLE, n. G..

AT STATESVILLE, N c..
The next Session will commence on the first Mon
day of September and will close on the goth of
December.
The entire expense of Board and Tuition, with
washing and incidental fee, will be Ninety Five DOL
lars Advance payments will be required Ninety
Dollars paid in advance will settle the account for
the Session. Moderate extra charges will be made
for Music, Latin. French, Drawing and Ornamental
Penmanship. For Circular address,
J. NJ. NJ. CALDWELL.
July 30, 1867 I'm
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IN WITHDRAWING FROM THE ABOVE FIRM
thank nv friends and customers for their liberal
patronage bestowed on US / also recommend nv
successor J. Duls to them, and trust they will con-
tinue their custom. J. KUCK.
July 80, 1861. 3Y
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sa=Samuel McNinch, an old citizen of Ches-
ter, died 10 that town on Friday of last week.