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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
General D. b. Hill.

Among the many noble, true-hearted, fearless
and able champions who have bravely battled for
the independence of the Southern Confederacv.
there is none more deserving the esteem and re-
spect of his own people, or of those who can ap-
preciate true worth, devotion to principle and
high personal character than General d. H. Hill.
of North Carolina. 1t is needless to speak here
OF the important and prominent part he played in
the late war, or of the straightforward consistent
and independent course he has pursued since its
close. Like true Christian gentleman, Gen
Hill has only one rule of conduct for his public
that he has for his private life; and the people,
therefore, know precisely where to find him-on
the side of Right and Justice
When others gave way he remained firm; when
others tracked to an unprincped party. he held
steadfast to his faith in Constitutional freedom.
1t was with sincere pleasure We greeted the pres
ence of this true son of the South this generous.
hospitable heightened gentleman. in our edto-
Record
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
EARTHQUAKES.

Forty-seven shocks of earthquakes, rapidly
succeeding each other, were felt at st. Thomas
on the goth of November. One shock lasted two
minutes. The sea rose 60 feet on the city, and
everything was submerged.
The loss of life was enormous, and immense
quantities of merchandise was destroyed. The
surviving inhabitants houseless and destitute,
fed to the mountains. On the 18th ult., a
severe shock of earthquake was experienced at
Santa Cruz. The shock was also felt out at sea,
and the waters rising to great height and be-
coming very angry and tempestuous, the United
States war steamer De Soto was dashed ashore
and broken to pieces. The crew however, were
all saved. The United States war steamer Mo-
nongehela was also washed ashore on the same
day at Contratown, but the extent of her injuries
is not stated.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
Washington Items.

Since the vote on impeachment was taken the
President has been visited by a number of his
friends who called to congra;ulat linn upon the
termination of the effort to GUST him from the
Executive chair,
The only Legislation now threatened of great
national Importance upon which sharp party lines
will probably be drawn is the negro suffrage ques
tion which is to be revived in the bill to enforce
negro suffrage alike in all the States, and on this
there will be division among the republican men,
bers. The opponents of that measure. among
whom may be mentioned Senator Trumbull,
appear to be in the majorits-.
National Bank Examiners. fifteen in number
from all sections of the country, have been in
daily session with the Comptroller Of the Cur
rency, since Wednesday last. They have deyi-
sed a most thorough and systematic process of
examination for National Banks The examina-
tons have heretofore been very searching in
their character, but hereafter they will be such
as will develope any and all malfeasance There
are 639 National Banks
The Southern Railroad Committees testimony
Is voluminous. Among other things it shows
that the Roads were freely used by the Confed-
crates, without protest or objection ON the part
OF the Presidents.
The Senate Committee reported the bill to re-
peal the cotton tax after this years crop without
amendment. 1t will pass
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
Tin and Crcckery Ware.
Great Reduction in Prices at
BUXBAUM & LANG'S.

at Corner Store under Mansion House. Charlotte
Are offering great bargains preparatory to
closing their Fall Stock.
Our Stock of Dry Goods is large and consists of
Calicoes, DeLaines, Worstcds, Reps, Poplins Meri-
noes, Flannels, Domestcs, Shawls Cloaks, and all
other goods in the Dry Goods line too numerous to
mention.
Give call and we viii give the benefit of the late
declines.
Our stock of Piece Goods is complete such as
jeans, Kerseys, Satinets, French Cassimeres, Broad
Cloths, &C.
We call the attention of the Ladies' to our fine as
sortment Of
Cloaks, of the Newest Styles,
Which will be sold prices to suit the times. Also
fine stock of Ladies Hats
Rock Island Cassimeres and Jeans.
Our stock of Clothing and Gents furnishing Goods
cannot be excellcd in regard Fit, Quality and Price.
full line of
Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps.
We have always on hand full line of MILES &
SONS Shoes tor Ladies and Gentlemen. Also,
Trunks, Valises, Carpet Bags, &C., &c. full line
of Blankets at greatly reduced prices.
Our friends and the public generally are invited to
give call,
Dec. 8, 1867. BUXBAUM & LANG.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
u. s. Internal Revenue Notice.

good many Administrators and Executors nav ~
failed to make returns of Estates where the persona
property exceeds the nett value of one thousand oo
lars; ALSO those persons who have come In Possess~
of Real Estate (ethcr for themselves or as Ageh's "
Guardians) by win. Gift or Interstate Laws, are ~,
auired unier the Internal Revenge Laws, 10 ,hn
me with list of such property, together wv mon
valuation &c. AS the succession tax Is .r cost and
the property for twenty years, together WI"
Personal calls At INV Office in Charlotte, or enquiries
F. W. AHRENs, Assistant Assessor,
For Mecklenburg, Cabarrus ana . mon e0'''fi'''
December 9, 1867 wv
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
CataWba English and Classical
HIGH CHOOL.

NEWTON, Y. G..
The next Session will commence the LIST Monday
in January next. No pains spared in fitting
pupils thoroughly for the best Colleges in the country
and in giving them Il thorough business education
Special attention given to MATHEW ATIcAL TRAINING.
Tuition per Session of 20 Weeks from SO to $22. so
in currency.
Board in families from SIS to $12 per month in
clubs at about half these prices.
For Circulars and particulars address J. C. Clapp,
Newton, n. c. j. c. CLAPP, A. b.
Dec g. 1867. S. NJ. FINGER. A. B.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
LUMBER! LUMBER!!

Having located my Steam Saw Mill Immediately
on the Wilmington Charlotte & Rutherford Railroad
and secured fine lot of good Pine Timber, am
prepared to furnish at short notice Pine Lumber of
the best quality, sawed in the best style of the
My Mill and Engine has undergone thorough repairs
and my Saw being newly fitted up with ''Emmerson's
Patent Movable Teeth'-the greatest Improvement
of the age in Saws.
will furnish Lumber of the best quality. Orders
solicited through the mail, addressed to me at Saw
Mill, near Cherryville, NC.
Dec g. 1867. p. S. WHlSNANT.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17

FOREIGN ITEMs.-The Paris Moniteur saws
that the Conference negotiations are continued.
and there is renewed confidence
1t is thought that the Italian Chambers will
repeal the vote declaring Rome the Capital of
Italy.
The London Times, commenting on the repeal
of the Cotton Tax, says the difficulties of the
United States extreme, and they will be OBJ
lged to resort to an increase of the Internal Tax
and higher tariff, but believes the bonds will
ultimately be paid in Specie.
The Lord Lieutenant of ireland declares that
the funeral honors to executed Fenians are sedi-
tious, and forbids them.
Das" The London Star states that Mr. Eve
rett, London barrister is now on visit to the
United States to ascertain how the owners of
plantations and other estates in the South can be
assisted with capital to develop the resources of
those sections, which at present are so depressed
through the poverty of their owners His chief
object is to if absolute and available security
can be given, and, the Star adds. that if So it is
Obvious that immense sums now locked up in
England might be invested, realizing two great
Objects good and safe return for British capi
tai, and giving effectual aid to the industrial peo
pie of the South,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17

THE WHITED SEPULcnRE-The Boston
Post says: "Crime is terribly prevalent in New
England. Every few days our staid cities and
quiet towns are startled by some deed of blood
some revelation of beastliness of rascalty
Our Southern brethren, living in the midst sof
anarchy and turmoil might with reason snoer
at the morality of New England as shown in its
daily reports of crime
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
Administrators Notice.

Having qualified as Administrator of A. c. Will
hanson, decd, notify all persons indebted to said
deceased to come forward and make settlement and
those having claims against him must present them
within the time prescribed by law this notice will
be pleaded in bar of their recovery.
Dec O 1867 1t C. J. FOX Admir-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
GROCERIES! GROCERIES,!

Al w ~ "
We have just received the advance OF our Stock
of Groceries, consisting of
Pork, Sugars, Teas,
Cheese, Candles, soap,
Flour, to1ee. MackereI,
Pickles, Crackers, Starch,
Family Butter, Buckwheat Flour, &c, &C.,
Which offer to the trade at the lowest Cash
market prices
full supply of Groceries will be kept constantly
on hand, to which we would call the attention OF
Country Merchants and others.
r. ii. COWAN co,
No 30 Water Street, WILMSGToS, y. y
December 8, 1867 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17

Hoe CHoLERA-We learn from various parts
OF the District that this disease is very prevalent
playing havoc generally with the swine species.
Farmers have resorted to many remedies, but
all to no avail In some neighborhoods persons
have lost their whole stock.-,CAester (&. e.
Standard
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
Boots, Shoes, Hats and Caps.
THOMAS w. DEWEY & CO.
Bankers and EXCHANGE Brokers

TRYON STREET, CH1RLOTTE, ". G.,
Negotiate Loans ard Discount Business Paper, Pur-
chase and Sell Government and other Securities on
Commission, receive Money Opposite, Buy Gold
and Silver Coin and Bullion and Bank Notes, make
Collections and remit on day of payment, and trans
act General Banking Business,
December = 1867
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
NOTICE.

We the undersigned have been qualified as E1ecu-
tors of the late Edward Lonergan of CASTOR county
n c., and received Letters Testamcntary empower
ing to act such therefore notify all persons
indebted to the said deceased to come forward and
pay the same, as indulgence cannot be given. Those
persons having claims against the deceased will pre-
sent them within the time prescribed by law or this
notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.
Either one of said Executors will attend to the
collection and payment of debts and will be found at
any time in Charlotte, n. G.
REV L. p. O'CONNELL,
JAMES HAKTl,
Dec. o. 1867 I'm Executors.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17

GIN HOUSE BURNT.-We learn. with regret
that the gin house of Mr. William Sahms near
Clay Hill in this district, was entirely DESTROYED
by frs GA Friday night last, together with four
teen bales of cotton Ten bales of the cotton
were the property of Mr. Sahms- remainder
belonged to other persons. The fire is supposed
to have originated from freedman entering the
lint-room with 2 lighted oanale-I prkrMe En-
oufrer
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
DWELLING FOR RENT.

offer for Rent for the year 1868, that elegant resi-
denee situated between the Baptist Church and the
residence of Gov. Vance.
SAML. p. SMITH.
Dec g. 1867. 3w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17

WHAT GENERAL GRANT SAID TO SENATOR
DooLITTLE.-Thc exact fact was that General
Grant urged upon Senator Doolttle both the
necessity and eNpcdiency Of opposition to negro
suffrage as condition of reconstruction, and ex-
pressly authorized Senator Doolittle to announce
to the people of Wisconsin his Grants s. une-
quivocal opposition to any scheme of reconstruc-
ton on that basis-NhruuEec Nc,rs
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
Fresh Arrivals at the Elephant Store of
PRESSON a. GRAY

By arrivals to-day, we are now supplied with every
article in the line of Family Supplies that may be
fine Buckwheat Flour: a large lot of Coffee, which
sell cheaper than before; Sugars of all grades;
some splendid Dairy Cheese; Mackerel, No. and 2.
We have on hand general assortment of
Tin and Crcckery Ware.
Also, just received, fine lot of Sole and Upper
Leather. We have now, and expect to keep, Corn,
Meal, Peas, Flour, Potatoes, and every thing pro-
duced in the country Also fine lot Of Syrups-
the Golden Syrup and Maiden's Choice A small
bat well selected assortment of DRY GOODS among
which are a lot of Cellar Falls Sheetngs Aso Hats
Caps Boots and Shoes, among them Thomasvillc
manufactured Shoes, all of which will sell low
if not lower, than any house in the city.
Dec. 9, 1867. PRESSON & GRAY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17

NASHVILLE, Nov. 29-The General Assem-
bly, of the Presbyterian Church in the United
States adjourned to day to meet in Baltimore on
the third Sunday in May next The action of
the Assembly year ago excluding eolored peo-
pie from the ministry has been rescinded. and all
persons having the requisite recommendations
will hereafter be admitted
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17

sG We learn with regret the death of the
Rev. VIM. Crook, of the South Carolina COME
renee, recently, at his residence in South Caro-
lima.
A Chicago divorce case rests on the complaint
of the lady that her husband made her get mn
in the middle of the night and make the bed
eyer: ~
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
Valuable City Property for Sale

By virtue of a decree Of the Court of Equity will!
SELL to the highest bidder, at the Court House door
in Charlotte, on the 10Th day of December instant,
that Valuable LOT in of the Furniture Store
and fronting College Street, opposite the resi-
dence of J. S. Means Esq Terms Cash
Dec 8, 1867. G. DOWD, G. VI Z.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
TO RENT.

HOUSE AND LOT, situated in one of the best
neighborhoods of the city with five rooms, all
sary out-buildings, Well of excellent Water and
large and productive Garden, be rented for the
year 1868, upon very reasonable terms
Apply to Mrs. NJ. \. WILLIAMSON
December 9 1867
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17

ILLINoIs.-Plano Nov. 2S-We are having
bright and pleasant days now-too bright alas
for farmers and housekeepers. A genuine rain
cloud would be hailed with more sincere JOY at
this time than anything else that could visit our
dry and parched country. In this high prairie
country water is scarce, even in seasons when
plentiful in other sections. Water courses are
by no means plgnty. Springs are like Angels
visits, few and Ear between and wells are sunk
at great expcnse-besides the risk of not finding
water after sinking the well. The cisterns are
all dry and the cattle on a great many farms are
actually suffering for water. Though some
farmers who live on the creeks, or who have sunk
wells and erected wind mills for pumping the
water have yet water for their cattle. The
prospect is that it will freeze up before we have
any rain in which cast it will be scarce all winter
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
Bills Before Congress.

In the House, Mr. Ashley of Ohio, introduced
a bill to fix the time for holding elections for
representatives to Congress, and for other purpo-
ses. 1t provides that the Tuesday next after
the first Monday in November in the year 1868,
and the same day in November every four years
thereafter, shall be fixed for the election OF rep
resentatlves to Congress in each of the States of
the Union, for the term commencing on the 4th
of March next succeeding the year allowed named.
MIR Paine, of Wisconsin, introduced bill to
amend an act to provide for the more efficient
government of the rebel States, passed March I'd,
1867, which repeats the clause requiring a ma
jority of the names registered to legalize a con-
vention, and substitutes therefor majority of
the votes cast.
The bill introduced by Mr. Ashley, of Ohio, in
the House, ito facilitate the restoration Of the
late rebel States" provides
Section l. That the conventions which have
been, or may be hereafter, held in the rebel
States be authorized to elect provisional goyer-
nor and an executive council of six competent
citizens, to administer the government of the
State in such manner as the convention clectng
them may prescribe.
Section :. Officers so elected to take the oath
prescribed by act of July 2, 1862. Pay to be
fixed BY the convention, and paid out Of the State
treasury.
Section 3. Governor by advice and consent
of his council, to have power to remove all civil
officers who participated in the rebellion, who
have opposed reconstruction, or who have neglec
ted or refused to take the oath of July 2: 1862
and to appoint others under such rules as the
convention electing them may prescribe.
Section 4. After meeting and organization of
the convention the authority given district com
manders to remove and appoint civil officers is
revoked.
Section 5. Substitutes a majority Of the votes
cast for majority of all names registered to elect
Il convention.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17

j man in New York State crawled two miles
to win fen dollars.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-17
Changes of the Military in North Carolina


Gen. Candy has issued an order making inn
portant changes in the military posts OF this
State. The order, we presume, is made In con-
formity with the purpose of Gen. Grant to re-
duce the expenses of the War Department and
to muster out" all who not needed.
The order divides the State into four posts,
instead of eleven thus:
Post of Wilmington, Col r. +. Frank, Com
handing, will embrace the counties of New Han.
over, Brunswick, Bladen and Columbus.
Post of Raleigh, Col. J. V. Bomford, Com
handing, embraces 80 Counties, viz: Warren
Franklin, Wake, Johnston Harnett, Cumber-
land, Robson, Richmond, Moore, Chatham
Orange, Granville, Caswell, Alamance, Person
Rockingham, Guilford, Randolph, Montgomery
Arson, Union, Stanley, Cabarrus, Meeklenburg
Iredell, Rowan, Davie, Davidson, Surry Stokes
Forsythe and Yadkin. The continuance of Col
Bombord in this command will be gratifying to
all parties.
Post of Goldsboyo', Col and Brevet Major
General n. A Miles, Commanding, embracing
% Counties. viz: Halifax, Northampton, Nash
Wilson, Wayne, Sampson, Duplin, Lenoir, On
slow, Jones, Carteret, Craven, Pitt Beaufort
Hyde, Martin, BERTHE, HEREFORD Washington
Tyrrell, Chowan, Perquimans, Gates, Pasquo-
tank Camden, Currituck, Greene and Edge
combe. Gen. Miles, We hope, will be able to
arrest and put stop to the murderous acts trans
piring in Jones and other Counties which re-
quire military interference.
Post If lHorgonton, Col. W. B. Royal, Com
handing, embracing the counties of Cherokee
Clay, Macon Jackson, Haywood, Pennsylvania
Buncombe, Madison Yancey, Mitchell, Nc
Watauga, Caldwell Catawba, Lincoln, CASTOR
tch
leghany.
Col Gaskill remains in charge of Fort Macon.
Beg Northern white laborers are beginning to
arrive at Fredericksburg, Va, and are suppressed
ing the blacks. This will soon be the case all
through the South, and the negroes will then
learn from sad experience that politics don't pay.
The first cargo of emigrants direct from Ger
many arrived in Charleston, S. c., on Thursday
last. They were 1872 in number.
BREACH OF PROMISE CASE-The Lawrence
VS.. Cook breach of promise case, which has been
on trial in Augusta, Me-, fer several days past
and excited considerable interest where the par
ties belonged was decided on Wednesday. The
Jury returned a verdict of $4,000 for the fair
plaintiff who alleged that she was damaged to
the extent of 600 by the failure Of Mr. Cook
to come to time matrimonially. Cook had
''courted' the lady for nearly dozen years, and
engaged to marry her, and finally welded an
other woman.
WHAT GENERAL GRANT SAID TO SENATOR
DoOLITTLE.-Thc exact fact was. that General
Grant urged upon Senator Doolttle both the
necessity and expcdiency Of opposition to negro
suffrage as a condition of reconstruction, and ex
pressly authorized Senator Doolittle to announce
to the people of Wisconsin his (Grant s. une-
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-08-23
RusAwAr.-On Monday forenoon

RUNAwAY.-On Monday forenoon
of this week, q man named Rennsa-
laer, with his wife, driving young
and vicious team attached to heavy
farm wagon, drove up to the side
door of Davis & Green's store. Mr..
r. wound the reins around the stand.
ard, and was proceeding to hitch the
team, when one Of the horses gave q
kick which knocked him to the
ground. They then started at a
terrible pace, tearing around the cor
ner, down Main street, resisting all
efforts to stop them. The woman
still remained in the wagon, but
fright had rendered her incapable OF
doing anything to check them. Up
on reaching the corner of Main and
Main Cross streets, they made sud-
den turn, which threw the bed of the
wagon, bottom upward to the ground.
Strangely and happily, the woman
received no further injury than some
severe bruises and cuts.
The horses ran but a few rods fur
ther, when they collided with two
other teams which brought them up
standing, with general damage to
wagons, horses, etc.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-08-23
"WHo'LL TAKE ANOTHER BoTrLE?''

"WHo'LL TAKE ANOTHER BoTrLE?'
The "Magic Oir' man, notwith-
standing his stale jokes, had at no
time during his stay at this place, so
small q crowd as that which gather
in front of the American House to
listen to the speech of Mr.. Hurd, on
Friday night last.
There was not the slightest appear
ance of enthusiasm manifested, ex-
cept by one or two individuals, who
appeared anxious that the speak
er should be made to feel good at all
hazards. But their earnest endeav-
ors to procure applause failed to elic-
it any response, further than deris-
i've laugh at their failure.
At the close of the speech some
person proposed "three cheers for
Mr.. Hurd," whereupon worthy, but
excitable gentleman on the balcony
proceeded to set the example with a
hearty good will. AS he was about
to commence ON the second hurrah,
he happened to think that no one as
sisted him on the first, and he skunk
back with such a discomfitted air
that the "crowd" honored him with
hearty cheers mingled with laughter.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-08-23

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