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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-29

Virginia and North Carolina Conference If
the Northern Methodist Church-The Viz
gina and North Carolina Mission Conference of
the Methodist Episcopal Church was organized
IN the city OF Richmond, Va, by Bishop Scott
on thursday the Sd January. On the frst day
Tour members were enrolled, namely: Rev. j
5. Mitchell, ID. D., late of the New York Epis-
copai Conference, and Rev. 7 II Haynes, J w
Grant, and James Michel, of the Baltimore
Conference. Subsequently, Revs john s
Briggs and Charles A Davis were re-admitted !;
Revs John W Naylor and H T Harris we're
admitted from the Protestant Methodist Church !;
Rev Samuel kean vas received from the
Methodist New Connection Church 10 Canada;
and Revs JAS ii Postell, Wm Rawling, WIN G
Matthews, and John I Miller were received on
trial. On Saturday Conference Missionary
Society, Tract Society, and Sunday School IN
ion were organized. ..s.s -.n
In April, 1865, this work commenced with
about So members and ministers, now it num-
bers CTS members and Is ministers. We have
no church of our own in Richmond. Will you
not lend me the aid of your journal to secure
from our friends at least $4,000 for such a
purpose? l need not tell you how important
such Judgment in Richmond has become; you
know it we'll, Please lend us your valuable aid
The Conference session closed on Monday,
January I, after session OF four days. The
following are the appointments of the Virginia
and North Carolina Conference .a,. -
Virginia Distriet,-Dayid B White, P. E.
Richmond, James Mitchell; Petersburg and
City Point, James W. Grant; Williamsburg and
Bigelow's, CS Williams; Hampton and York.
town circuit, S r Kean; Portsmouth and Nor
folk, Fl Haynes.
Ca Davis, chaplain in navy, stationed at
Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, Virginia.
North Carolina Distrlct.-J Mitchell, P.
E.-Raleigh to be supplied. Charlotte to be
supplied. Lincolntou, W G Nation; Dallas,
W Rawlins; Wilkes, II A I Harris; Yadkin,
T Miller; Piedmont Springs, Fl Postcll.-
New York Christian ADVOCATE.
The above movement of the Northern Meth
odsts will surprise many North Carolina Meth
odsts. "The Philistines are upon you," and
you must be up and doing Raleigh Sentinel.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-29
Land and Mills for Sale.

The subscriber offers for sale bis Mills with the
lands attached, lying on the waters of Dutch Buff
falo Creek in the county Of Cabarrus, near the viii
lage OF Mount Pleasant This is the most valuable
Mill property in the county. The Mill contains
three sets ofstones. There is also an excellent
Saw Mill in good order. The tract of land contains
four hundred and eighteen acres, most OF IL well
timbered. --ss <s e ~ -
Any person wishing to purchase the above prop
erty will please call on the subscriber, John L.
Henderson at his residence in Mount Pleasant
~. JACOB HOUSE. =
zaz Jan. "a, 1867. .=.z. I'm s.ass
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-29

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24.-Gen. Howard has
issued the following circular: Hereafter, aud
until further orders, no fees or charges will be
exacted by the officers of this Bureau for servi-
ces rendered in making contracts between freed.
men and their employers, either in examination,
approving, Witnessing registering contracts, or
otherwise. He requests assistant commissioners
to instruct their subordinates to the above eft.
feet He recommends written contracts 10 all
cases; verbal contracts occasion much confusion
Bureau agents are urged to do all in their pow
er to secure contracts for the freedmen, aud in
rendering their services for this object, thew
should let it be understood that they will be
rendered without charge to the parties co.,
cerned. --
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-29

I'VE are not prepared to 60 for Penitentiary.
In what way will it save expense! We will have
to have the same number of courts and is it not
probable that the stocks and the whipping post
are better restraints to crime than a Pententiary?
confined in the County Jail any way after con-
does, secure the cost. Where is the money to
come from to erect suitable buildings and
pay the necessary employees Are we not tax
ed enough already! Who is in condition to
bear increased burdens =! Let wait for more
prosperous times before undertake this ex-
pensive institution. ''-Chartotte Times.
Are the people willing to have their taxes in
creased to build Penitentiary !? 1t is utterly
impossible to put such establishment in opera
ton for a sum less than from three to four hun
dred thousand dollars. Why should the Legis-
lature spend money for such purpose when the
State is unable to pay the interest on her
present debt, and while many of our County
Treasures are not only empty, but in great need
of funds for county purposes.
1t is bad enoug for criminal to lie in Jail for
few months waiting for a trial, and leaving his
wife and children to be supported by the county :;
but how much additional expense will it be to
the county when these criminals have to serve
out a term of years in Penitentary Let pun
| ishments be speedily inflicted. and let the pris
oner be allowed to 60 to work to support himself
and family.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-29

nay- We are opposed to peniteotiary, and
should regard the erection of such an institution
a curse and outrage upon the honest Industry
of the State. Besides, the people have no money
now to spare to build a boarding house for horse
thieves and learn highway robbers trade that
they may come out after awhile and compete
with honest mechanics Salisbury Baaner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-29

DWELLING HOUSE BURNT.-We regret to
learn that the Dwelling House of john kirksey,
in Cabarrus county, near Parks Store. was de-
stroyed by fire on Friday the 18th inst, con-
Stunning furniture. clothing and nearly the whole
contents of the house. The fire originated on
the roof and was accidental. Mr.. Kirksey has
. family of 8 children. the whole of whose cloth
ing was burnt. They deserving of sympathy
and aid
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-29

STATE STocKs.--But few people now posted
to the price of North Carolina and other State
Bonds. From the Commercial Report of the
Richmond Times. prepared by Lancaster & Co
Bankers of that city, make the following quo
tations
North Carolina Bonds old. 70 and n; new SO
and 81. Virginia Bonds. 3l4 to 60. Georgia
Bonds los. Tennessee Bonds 81 to 80. Vir-
ginia Railroad Bonds IS to 80.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-29

Having qualified as Administrative on the Estate
of NJ D. Johnston decd will expose to public sale
on Tuesday, the 26th day Of February, at his late
residence in the city of Charlotte, the Personal
Property of said deceased Consisting Of Household
and Kitchen Furniture, Farming Utensils, valu-
able and well selected Library, and many articles
unnecessary to be enumerated.
Also, at the same time and place. will be rented,
for this year. FARM, three miles from Charlotte,
and two Lots ia the city.
All persons indebted to the estate are hereby no.
tilted to make immediate payment, and those hav-
ing claims against the Estate must present the same
within the time prescribed by law this notice will
be pleaded in bar of their recovery.
MARGARET A. JOHNSTON, Adm'x.
SPECIAL NOTICE. a..
have appointed b. W. Alexander my Attorney
in fact to attend the settlement of the Estate OF
said deceased, and all business transacted by him
will be ratified by me fully if done so by my
self. MARGARET A. JOHNSTON,
Jan %, 1867. At Administrative.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-29

Inc bill giving suffrage to the people of Terri
.oes regardless of color is law from The lapse of
'me, tne President not having returned the bill
within ten days. Thus he has permitted negro
ries. I ~@ss 80 s = = ! = '1,--.> -
oii providing for removing certain cases from
ne state to the Federal Courts has been passed By
1ongfess. The reconstruction bills have not ret
been acted on a5I-0
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-29
CHARLOTTE MARKET, Jan. %, 1867

CORRECTED By SrTEHoUsE, bAcArLAr 3 Co..
Two or three hundred bales Cotton were sold last
week. During the frst part of the week, zs4 was
paid, but unfavorabIe advices caused decline to
a7s for fret qu ally Inferi grades from q to as.
There is good supply Of Corn in store, and b
sold at 81 IS per bushel.
Peas 81 IS. Oats so to IS. III $50
Flour SIS so to Sic per barrel-in demand.
Bacon 10 TO ,o-not much offering. Pork -
cents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-29

LOCAL ITEMs.-The new Steam Fire Engine
has arrived. and is said to work handsomely.
Hope it will not be out of order at the wrong
time.
The Mecklenburg Female College, in this city.
under the direction of the Rev. A. G. Stacy. A.
NJ. opens this week with fair prospects.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-29

Chief Justice Walker of Alabama, has deliver
ed an opinion before the Supreme Court that the
State was de- facto Government under the Con
federacy. Guardians and administrators who In
vested in Confederate bonds or received money iu
good faith, and all kindred transactions, made
valid by this decision. -. sG.r
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-29

sE The N. C. Conference NJ e. Church
South has 9S effective travelling preachers /;
ITS Local; Supernumerary 6 Superar uated
preachers 3Q,3S2 white communicates, and
10 $50 children in the course of Sabbath School
training 5,074 colored members. Making .
total of 46 O65. - +
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-29

MANUFAcTURING.-O cotton factory 10
Georgia turned out, during last year, six million
four hundred and ten thousand yards Of cloth,
and paid dividend, or clear profit, of six hun
dred and eleven thousand dollars to the stock.
holders .. ..... g. .,- s.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-29

Seventy-Five Acres Of wood LAND, lying on til
Charlotte and South Carolina Railroad, 8 mile
from Charlotte, for sale by A. II. MARTIN.
Jan %, 1867 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-29
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Administratfir Meteorological A:Johnston, Adm.
Land for sale-A II Martin.
Land and Mills for sale--Jacob House..
j. w. Bradley's Celebrated Patent Duplex Elliptic
Hoop Skirts-Brem, Brown Co.
Dry Goods and Groceries-Torrance Gray.
Robert ID Johnston, Attorney at Law.
Dwelling for Rent-R Springs.
Attention Requested-Wm Norment, Admir-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-29

The Colorado Legislature has passed an Ac,
over the Governors veto, prohibiting negroes
and mulattoes serving as Jurors.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-29

EXPRESS CoMpANY.-The public will be glat
TO learn that the Southern Express Compan,
has resumed its business on the N. c. Railroad
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-29

North CAROLINA CoAL-We observe that
large quantity Of bituminous coal from the
mines of Chatham county, N. c., are awaiting
shipment at Wilmington. This coal is intended
for northern gas company, and is said to be
exceedingly valuable for that purpose.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-29

New YORK, Jan. 26.
Cotton dull at sa1 to "a cents. Gold ls42
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-29

All those indebted to me as Administrator of
Samuel Lawing, deceased. and to myselfindividual-
ly, will please call me between this and the first
of April next pay a small part of their indebtedness,
and renew their Notes-otherwise suit will be
brought after that date.
l am willing to indulge, and do not want to sue,
but want to effect settlements. g - ~
=. --..- l.s WM., s. NORMENT, Agent.
Jan. 20, 1867. 3t -E- $3.50
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-29

In Baldwin county, Ca, on the gath ult., Mai.
lotte, N G..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-29

| A Washington correspondent of the Charles
ton Mercury writes that it is probable that the
North Carolina Commission will return home and
advise the people that they had better accept the
| amendment. the disabilities of which, the Com
mission have been led to believe will be removed
| i'm year two. He says further. that they will
| most likely recommend the Southern people to
unite with the conservative Republicans in voting
| for General Grant the next Presidents
measure which. it is believed. will dsorganize the
Republican party, and ensure the defeat of Chase
and that the formation of entirely political
organizations is regarded by moderate Republi-
| cans inevitable.
| We do not credit this statement. General
| Leach, who is one of the members of the Com
mission referred to, was the author of the report
of the Committee on the Howard Amendment, by
| the advice of which. the Legislature refused to
ratify Wilmington Dispatch.
| If the Mercury's correspondent is correct, it
verifes what we predicted, that the ''Comms-
son'' would result in expense to the State Treas
ury without accomplishing any good. Advice to
adopt the Amendment comes rather too late-we
fear that it is determined to force upon some
thing worse than the Amendment. But. as we
| said some time ago, should not be astonished
to many of those who advocated the rejection
of the Amendment, turn about and favor it as the
least of evils.
Our friend of the Dispatch don't believe the
| statement because Gen. Leach (who is member
of the Commission) "was the author of the report
of the committee the Howard Amendment.
by the advice of which the Legislature refused
to ratify." We know that the General was
Chairman of the committee, but to his being
the author of the Report consider very doubt
full. But hope the Dispatch does not mean
to insinuate that the General will not change his
position at the right" time. The Dispatch don't
know the General, probably.
P.S.-Since the above was put in type, see
that the RaeighSentinel is authorized by Gen Leach
to say that the Mercnrys correspondent is not
rect in his statements.
The Mercury's correspondent further says
Gov. Orr of S. c.. had an interview with
leading Republican members of Congress. among
whom were Wade. Wilson, and Speaker Colfax.
Gov. Orr is hopeful that an arrangement will be
made by which all differences between the North
and South will be reconciled, upon the basis Of
Southern representation, impartial suffrage and
universal amnesty. The project is said to be yet
in embryo"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-29
LAND FOR SALE

have Tract of LAND containing 100 Acres,
near the City of Charlotte, which would sell, and
would not object to divide it into 20 Acre farms.
The land is well suited to the cultivation of
Grapes, Peaches, and other fruits. r. +.
s.a--.< A. Il. MARTIN.
Ian %. 1867 1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-29

ATTEMPT AT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS don't
know how much truth is contained in the follow
ing dispatch. though we think there is some foun-
dation for it:
New YORK. JAN 24.-The Times says that
since November. leading politicians North and
South Republicans, Democrats and Elk Confed's
alike. have been working upon plan of concili-
alton between the North and South, and the Ex-
ecutive and Congress. Suffrage and amnesty
form the base of the proposition. For instance
South Carolina will adopt Massachusetts, suffrage.
and the President will issue amnesty to South Car
olina. And under Massachusetts, suffrage, South
Carolina will elect loyal representatives. and Con-
gress will determine their admission. The Ad-
ministration is seriously considering the propo-
sition.
We shall not be surprised to soon find many
of those in the South who have opposed the adop-
ton of the Howard amendment as degrading,
favoring negro suffrage In fact. some who
were ready to denounce any man who might favor
the Howard amendment in preference to having
harsher terms forced upon US, are already speak
ing favorable of negro suffrage. That's consis-
tency with vengeance!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-29
ROBERT D. JOHNSTON,
ATTORNEY AT LAW,

N. Y.
Office over Jas. Hartys Store, next door to Court
House. .'
January %, 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-29

Masonic Notice. a..
There will be Regular Meeting of Phaanx Lodge,
No. 81, A. f. A. H., this (Monday) evening at
o'clock. S. r. HOUSTON, Sec'y.
January %, 1867
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-29

The Senate passed the resolutions which had
previously passed the House. to loan the counties
of Stanly Union and Chatham $3, 900 for the poor
Mr. Wilson introduced a bill to incorporate Meek
lenburg Female College at Charlotte,
The House passed bill allowing fees to Justices
of the Peace Of all the Counties gs sesrr
A bill to borrow Ten millions of dollars and estab-
Iish Savings Bank by The State was introduced by
Mr. Mckay of Cumberland. "a. ....a- -. .-...
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Jan %, 1857,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-29

Charlotte, Jan. 30,
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1867-12-13
NEWS OF TIE WEEK.


Lord Amberley, son of lord John
Russell, called at the White House,
with his wife, the other day, and was
introduced to the Presidents family
Lady Amberly wore $4,000 worth of
dry goods and ornaments Jenkins saws,
on the occasion.
A great meeting was held at Cooper
Institute, New York, Tuesday night, to
organize means for securing the nomiu-
alton of General Grant. A. T. Stewart
presided, and in the list of Vice Presi-
dents appeared the names of a large
number Of the commercial metropolis.
Inc ed4l was signed by the AstoFs5 Mo
ses Il. GranneIl, Hamilton Fish, Van
deTbIlt, Moses Taylor, Adinthorne, Tom
kins, Roosevelt, John Cochrane, Vermi-
lye, Bogert, and many hundreds Of 9TH
srs.
The Alabama Convention has adj
iourned, having finished its work with
IN very reasonable space oftin1e. They
Joined IN a memorial asking Congress
to alter the laws so that q majority of
persons voting upon proposition
should decide 1t, without reference to
the mum Der of registered voters. Ord
inances were passed protecting voters
N the exercise of franchise, outlaWing
all debts and contracts contingent upon
the sale of slaves after Jan. 10, 1861, &c.
The Convention adjourned, subject to
the call of the President.
A call for a Convention to organize
society OF the Army of the Cumber-
land" has been issued. It is signed by
l8reYet Major Gen. W. D. Whipple, Ma
yof Cen X. w. Johnson, BreYet Briga-
der Generals G.. p. Thurston, and Hen
~ Stone, and Captain Il. A. Otis. The
Convention viii meet in Cincinnati on
the 9th Of FEBRUARY, 1865. The Sociesy
is intended to include all the officers. of
the Army Of the Cumberland, and to re-
semble in its character the weil-known
Society Ofthe Army Of the Tennessee.
The new city telegraph has gone into
operation in New York. At present
there are forty stations, one hundred
being the ultimate number. Messages
of ten words are sent for twenty cents,
and the same rate for additional words.
No charge is made for delivering mes
sages, and when the arrangements are
complete, all messages will reach their
destination in fifteen minutes.
A discussion in the House Of Repre-
sentatiYes revealed the fact that there is
a pretty strong opposition in that body
to the payment Of the bill for the pur-
chase of Alaska. Gen. Butler and sew
eral ether prominent Republicans made
speeches against the purchase, but the
subject was finally referred g the Com
mittee on Foreign Affairs, which favors
The payment and VIII report in favor of
1t
The Democratic State Central Com
mittee, has resolved to hold the next
Ohio State Convention on the sth Of
January.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1867-12-13

CONFEDERATE CHEATING OF THE WID-
Ow AND oRPHAN.-A correspondent OF
the Cincinnati Commercial, writing from
Montgomery, Ala, in reference to the
Reconstruction Convention lately in
session at that place, says:
Wherever have been in the South.
I have heard of numberIess extreme ca
ses of hardship and suffering inflicted
on widows and orphans, arising from
the settlement Of estates belonging to
them by dishonest administrators and
guardians.
When rebel currency. Degan to depree-
late, these gentleman were sinaultane-
ously seized with desire to settle up
the estates in their charge, and pay in
to court the amounts due by them. In
deed, their haste to pay over could
hardly be restrained. These payments.
it is hardly necessary to add were in
variably in Confederate notes and
bonds, even incases where they had no
tOriously received green backs or gold (;
and thus widows and orphans were rob-
bed Of their inheritance. Every county
in Alabama had numerous such cases,
and in order to remedy, to some extent,
the mischief done, an ordinance is now
introduced to set aside all such settle
ments.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1867-12-13

A Coon NEwsPAPER.-Show us an in
telligent family of boys and girls, and
we viii show you a family where news
papers and periodicals are plenty. No
body who has been without these pri-
Vate tutors can know their educating
powers for good or evil. Have you
ever thought of the innumerable top
les of discussion which they suggest at
the breakfast table the important pub
lie measures with which, thus early,
our children become acquainted great
philanthropic questions of the day, to
which uncOnsciousIy their attention is
intelligence which is evoked bv these
quiet visitors? Anything that makes
home pleasant, cheerful and chatty,
thins the haunts Of vice and the thous-
and and one avenues of temptation,
should certainly be regarded, when we
consider its influence on the minds of
the young, as great moral and social
Emerson.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1867-12-13

REAL ESTATE BUSINESS Speaking
Of seward's proposed purchase of the
island st. Thomas the Tribune forcibTy
and timely remarks:
We hope 1t viii yet be established that
the People of the United States, repre-
sented in Congress, have some
what TO say as TO the disposal
of their hard-e8rned money. The
$1,000, 000 for Walrussia is gone and
now we wish Russia would take the
territory back as a free gift and save
our people the payment of at least 81
coo, GOO per annum more through all
time for fortifying its coasts, trianguIa-
ting its seas, improving its harbOFs,
lighting its headlands, DC, &c. But
against this purchase OF two paltry is
lands for several more Millions in gold
we entreat Congress to make a deter
mined stand. We don't want remote
insular possessions they must newt
ably require an immediate heavy out
lay for their fortihcatiOn, &c; and they
cannot fail to prove a source of weak
ness and to call for further heavy out
lays, whenever we shall be involved in
war with a maritime power. Do let us see
if stop cannot be put to this incessant
buying Of ice-banks and islands by our
magnificent Secretary of State, who
never yet conceived that a Treasury
could have a bottom. We want to pay
our debts and reduce our taxes. Who
has presumed to receive a transfer of
this island" before Congress has been
consulted