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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-02-28
F. 8. GAGE, ARTIST,
OLIVER T, BROWN
n g IIaDI EY

CLAIM An,
tI3oHSEY N>p COUNSELLOR AT LAW.
. ..,. ,'uE.-bI'N, Vermont.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10
Awful Murder.

Young Harris, (negro,) was committed to
jail in Salisbury on Saturday evening, charged
by the Coroner's Jury of inquest, of having muir
dercd his step-son, young man Of about IS
years of age The circumstances as detailed by
the witnesses. examined by the Coroner, make up
case of cruelty rarely if ever equalled in this
part of the State. The victim was literally
whipped to death-beaten from day to day for
more than a.week, sometimes with hickories, at
other times with leather strap at others with
a rope; and still at other times with paddle
On last Thursday morning his unnatural father
commenced the chastisement before it was day,
and kept it up until some school children were
passing near his house on their way to school
On seeing them approaching, he stopped whip
ping and drove his son into kitchen. And
after the children had passed he went into the
kitchen, tied the young man by the feet, threw
the rope over a joist log, and hauled him up in
that position: his hands barely touching the floor.
He then commenced beating him with his usual
weapons The sister of the young man, about
grown, said this was the condition ofthngs when
she left the house to go to the spring for water;
and that when she returned her brother was living
on the floor dead
During the day the family dressed the corpse
for burial. But when the news got out that the
Young fellow was dead, previous rumors of cruel
treatment by Harris, induced some Of the white
men of the neighborhood to call at his house and
inquire into the case, when they discovered
enough to warrant them in insisting that the
corpse should be exhibited This was opposed
by Harris. but the Coroner was immediately sent
for when the foregoing facts were brought to light
This man, Harris, is tolerably well informed
man,-can read and write and is said to be
sort ofpreacher and doctor. Other members
OF his family have also shared his cruelty: Even
his wife, on being examined, was found scared;
and other members, four children from fifteen
years old down, were all severely marked BY whip
ping-one boy, some II or Il years DID, so badly
damaged that he is unfit for any kind of work
Salisbury North Stote.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10
Iron THE CHARLOTTE DEMOCRAT.
Settlement of Western North Carolina.

The settlements in our State advanced mostly
from the East towards the West, and the last
County cut off included all West of its Eastern
line, with an indefinite boundary on the west
Thus, Arson county in 1749 was taken from
Bladen, and included for time all the west part
Of the State-one half of it. We have seen
Deeds for land in Iredell county when it was
partbof Arson. After describing the line which
separates the new county from the old, the Ian
guage of the Act is ~ and that all the inhabi-
tsnts to the westward of the aforementioned di-
viding line shall belong to and appertain to An
son county," with no fixed boundary on the west
In the same way, in 1862, and by similar Ian
guage, Mecklenburg was cut off from Anson, IN
Guiding all the inhabitants west OF the dividing
line
Again. in 176S, Meckenburg was divided
the Catawba River made the line-and Tryon
county was made the most western one. This
was named after VIM Tryon, the royal Governor,
who came into Office in 1865, and, as Wheeler
saws, "for six years he ruled the State with the
temper of a despot and the rod of tyrant."
Becoming unpopular, after the revolution IN
l779, the name of Tryon was abolished, and that
county was divided into tagO nete c0unties, by a
North and south line, establishing Lincoln on the
east and Rutherford the west So 1t re-
manned till 1912, when CataWba county was
taken from Lincoln on the north side, and CASTOR
on the south side in 1916, making three new
counties out Of Lincoln. Now, born III
what is now CASTOR county on Or before 1852
(when that territory was part Of Arson county,
from that date TO 17GS he would have been in
Mecklenburg; from 1863 to 1879 he would have
been in Tryon from 1873 to 1916 he would
have lived III Lincoln, and since that date in
Castor From 1862 to 1916 is only S4 years,
and there arc many now living older than that.
So that q man (such as cid Mr. Grigsom Of Gas
ton who died at n very advanced age last year )
may have lived all his life ON the same spot and
vet may have lived in .fre eounties-Anson,
Mecklenburg, Tryon, Lincoln and CASTOR.
Davidson College. March 4th f. f. R.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10

The UNITED STATES SENATE AND I'M
PEAoHMENT.-The Senate consists offorty-thrce
radicals and ten democratic conservatives. Bv
a provision of the constitution mo person shall
be convicted without the concurrence of two
thirds of the members present." which. in the
present case, would be thity-six, so that the rad
eals have enough votes to insure the conviction
Of the President and seven votes to spare. if
every Senator whe was elected as radical shall
allow his political hostility to President johnson
to overcome his sense of duty.
1--WE think that the Senate consists of ~ Radicals
and IL Democrats
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10
State of North Carolina, Mecklenburg county


Court Of Pleas Quarter Sessions- Jan Term, 1868
W. S. Bryan vs. W. ii. Schutt.
attachment-Jos H. Wilson summoned as Garnishee,
1t appearing the satisfaction of the Court that
the defendant W. H. Schutt, resides beyond the limits
of this State, is therefore ordered by the Court
that publication be made, for six weeks in the West
ern Democrat, newspaper published in the city oil
Charlotte notifying said defendant 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 in April next
then and there to answer, plead or repevy or judg
ment final will be entered against him and the effects
in the hands of Garnishee condemned to plaintiff use
Witness VIM Maxwell, Clerk of our said Court ~
Office, the I'd Monday in January, A. d., 1868.
500 fw lady SiO1 WI. MAXWELL, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10

SALES IN YORK DISTRICT, S. C-Tho
Assignees in Bankruptcy of Moore & Rainey, R.
S. Moore and Moore, Rainey & Co., sold, on
Monday, the large brick store on the corner of
Main street, opposite the Court House. for S.,
500, cash. zre.. .& f.-
The Assigeees in Bankruptcy ofThos. Davies,
sold two tracts of land amounting in the aggrO-
gate, to seven hundred acres, for 50, 7S0 cash.
The Assignces in Bankruptcy, of Daniel vii
liams, sold eighteen acres of land lying near
Yorkville, for ST IS per acre. .,.......-..
The Ordinary sold few tracts Of land at prices
ranging from twenty-five cents, to five dollars
per acre. Yorl.rf2Ie Enquirer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10
on for Partition of Land.
State of North Carolina, Mecklenburg county

Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions-Jdn. Term 1868,
II. l. B. Emanuel VS.. Joseph Clark.
Attachment Levied on Mules, ! Wagon Harness.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that
the defendant Joseph Clark resides beyond the limits
of this State it is ordered by the Court that pubcS-
ton be made, for six weeks in the Western Democrat,
newspaper published in the city of Charlotte mott
flying the said defendant 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 in April next, then and
there to answer, plead replevy, judgment final
will be taken against him and the property levied
upon condemned TO plaintiff
Witness, VIM. Maxwell, Clerk of our said Court ut
Office the I'd Monday in January, A. d.. 1868.
300 -Gv Tady $40 VIM MAXWELL, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10
aeaE- Finest brands of country made Flour

gsy" Finest brands of country made Flour, Buck
wheat Flour, fine grades of Molasses and Syrups,
pure Cider and Wine Vinegar fresh lot of Mackerel
direct from Boston in half and quarter barrels, Oak
Tanned Sole Leather Upper Leather, Corn and Corn
Meal, Peas Lincbarger's Yarn and Shooting,
stantly on hand and for sale by
March 2 1868 w. w. GRIER & co
Next door to Brem Brown Cos dry goods store
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10
At Jas. N. Butts Store.

Only 80 cents per gallon for Kerosene Oil
most superb lot of Grits, very fine for family use
ground expressly for with the bran ard the meal
sifted out Call and try them.
Five Iiogshcads of best Bacon.
Lamps aud Lanterns. Cab and look at the new
styles.
Also, lot of Glover Seed. = r.
An excellent article of Buckwhcat Flour
Don forget that we selling Hats cost-some
for men as low as 40 cents piece
JAS. n. BUTT,
March z 1868 Variety Store.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10
Real Estate at Public Sale.

In pursuance of authority conferred me by
tain Mortgage Deed executed to me by Edward Full
lings and wife Abby, win proceed to sell the
Public Square, in the City of Charlotte, Tuesday
the 14th day of April, (bcing Tuesday of County
Court) certain House and Lot, in the City of Char
lotte Said House is in the heart of the City, front
ing Tryon Street, being the one occupied by
Edward Fullings Terms made known on day of
sale. $3.50 .-.'-'-N s. NJ HOWELL, Trustee.
March 2, 1868. -. 7w-pd ". 81.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10
Conversation with General Grant

I found General Grant in the Patent Os.
examining some patent cigar-holders. 'e
''Good morning, Mr. Grant"
''Good morning, Mr. Head"
ssBe you in the War office now ?"
'sNo, Pm in the Patent Office now; will 70.
smoke ?" '~
eyes, please give us light: be you GOING f.
run for the Presidency, Mr. Grant?" o"
''Islew seventy thousand men in the battle ~
the Wilderness, Mr. Head"
.-r ~ es which side were the slowed men 6gbhn,
on, Mr. Grant 2"
Here he sat down, so as to smoke easiA,
That's all he said. "A &a.4.tb -a ="
Said again, ''Mr Grant, folks don't know
where you stand; do your
He bit off the end of the cigar and replied
"What boss did you bet on at the race the otb4,
day z"
Said I, lookin' at him, mot the horse you'ro
tryin to ride, old fell" and ''thereby hangs tale
He lit another sheroot, and says, 'Mr Grant
we are suffering terribly down South; could moi
you and some other women send us down Some
tracts?" ..-=--r = r-es 1872
Il will speak to Mr. Stanton, and if he has not
anything for me to dc in the office this afternoon
I'll get some cigars and take you out to ride"
[ was satisfied by the above conversation that
Gen. Grant was great man.; never had man
to CRATE more on my feelings than he did; he is
a man more qualified as a man than Anna Dick.
inson ever was-Neac Orleans Commercial.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10
NOTICE..

A Land Warrant, No. 47,7s3, for so acres under
act OF leoo issued to Mary Caldwell widow of Joshua,
deceased, and sent to A. S. Wallaceof York District
S. c., and sent by him Col VIM NJ. Gricr of Neck
lenburg county, N. c., was lost before it reached
All persons forewarned against using the same,
as have applied for duplicate.
March 2, 1868 2w MARY CALDWELL.
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w. w. GRIER & CO.,

Have now on hand, and are constantly receiving
full line Of choice Family Groceries, consisting in
part of fine Rio and Laguayra Co@ees, different
grades of Sugars, new crop Carolina Rice, Spices,
Crackers, Candies, Candles, Tea, &c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE IN NEW YoRK-New
York, March 3.-Barnunls Museum. with the
curicsities and most of the animals, were burned
to day; loss ,000-insured for $3.50. 900.
The giraffe, valued at O,00O, will die from
burns; pair of tigers were burned. valued at
$4,000; the gorilla was burned Twenty eight
animals were burned
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10
GARDEN SEEDS. &c.

Fresh Supply of Garden Seeds from the cele
brated House Of Il. Buist. Also choice selection
Flower Seeds. For sale at
March 2, 1863. SCARR'S DRUG STORE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10
GROCERY STORE.

The undersigned having bought Mr. NJ. D. L
Moodys stock of Groceries, expects to continue the
business at the old stand opposite the Presbyterian
Church. where he invites all his friends give him
call, as be expect; to keep such goods gen
orally found in Family Grocery.
March > 1868. JAS NJ SIMS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10
BuckWheat Flour.

10 Sacks prime Rio Coffee just received and for
sale low for cash at NISBET & MAXWELLS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10
FOR RENT.

The Store House lately occupied by Barringer
Wolfe Co, near the Charlotte HOTEL is offered for
Rent The Store is so feet long with basement, and
Warehouse III rear 100 feet long.
S. P ALEXANDER, Agent.
February "a 1868 4w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10

The recent advance in the price of cotton has
been. an unexpected blessing to the Southern
people, whose business has wonderfully increased
within the past few weeks.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10

A fresh supply of Northern and Domestic Buck
wheat Flour at NISBET MAXWELLS.
March ., 1868 ....
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10

THE AIR LINE RAIIRoAD-The Georgia
Convention unanimously resolved to request Con-
gTess to make a LIBERAL appropriation for the
building ofthe Air Line Road from Atlanta to
Charlotte, n G..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10
Axes and Hoes.

The celebrated 'Red Bird' Elephant Axe, and
Bradley's Cast Steel Planters Hoe, for sale by
". w. GRIER & co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10
For Rent or Sale.

That elegant Store House (recently occupied by C.
NJ. Query opposite the Court House, is offered for
Rent or Sale 1t will suit for store and residence
combined The house is well finished and conve-
niently arranged with good basement Apply to
March 2, 1868. j. DULS, Agent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10
Take Notice.

Having closed out my Stock at my old stand, OPP
pose the Presbyterian Church, to Mr. Jas. NJ. Sims
take pleasure in recommending him to the notice of
my former patrons HI is also empowered to settle
up my old business by cash note.
March ,, 1868. I'm NJ. D. L. MOODY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10
GARDEN SEEDS.

Garden Seeds of every description for salc Whole
sale and Retail, at the Corner Drug Store.
Feb IL 1868. J. H. McADEN
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10
Irish Potatoes.
Bacon and Lard.

Fine Nova Scotia Irish Potatoes, the ''Prince A.
BERT for sale by W. W. GREER & co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10

The Secretary of Treasury decides that iron
sotton ties are subject to duty of one and half
cent per pound, Boards patent lock to be only
excepted
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10

splendid lot OF western and Country made bacon
and extra fine Leaf Lard, for sale by
-,-. w. W. GRIER & co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10
Mack9r61.
SMEAR

A choice lot of Mackerel, in Kits and Half Barrels,
for sale by NISBET MAXWELL"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10
To Farmers.

\ large assortment of Brade's patent Hoes AM
many other kinds, just received at
BARRINGER, WOLFE & cos.
March 2 1863
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10
Corn and RIVE Whiskev.

splendid lot of Sweet Potatoes, just received and
for sale at 81 30 per bushel, at PRESSONS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10
Coffee

20 barrels Stewards best Sugar just received BY
NISBET MAXWELL
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10

The Southern Accident Insurance Company
of l.ynchburg, Va, has determined to wind up.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10
State of North Carolina, Mecklenburg county:

State Of North Carolina, Mecklenburg county
Court Of Pleas & Quarter Sessions-Jan. Term, 1865.
John p. Ross r. w. Harris and wife Henrietta,
and Elizabeth Dolby, Heirs at Law Of William
Ross, deceased.
Petition for Partition of Land
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court, that
r. W. Harris and wife Henrietta and Elizabeth Dolby,
two of the defendants in this case reside beyond tho
limits of this State, it is therefore ordered by tho
Court that publication be made for six weeks in the
Western Democrat, newspaper published in the
city of Charlotte, notifying said defendants of the
filing of this petition, that unless they 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 in April next, and
the petition the will be taken pro con-
fesso to them, and order for partition granted
Witness, VIM Maxwell, Clerk OF our said Court at
office. the I'd Monday in January, A. D., 1868.
809-6w [adv. $1O.l VIM. MAXWELL, Clerk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10
To Arrive.

During the week we will receive New Spring Goods
Call and them
BARRINGER, WOLFE & co.
March 3 1865
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10

4 fine lot of Bacon Sides Shoulders and Hams for
sale cheap. B. ~ PRESSON
March ., 1868. ~rt s E-s.@ -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10
Bacon /!
Baconi

Best Corn and Rye Whiskey for sale by the gallo
or quart. b. Nj. PRESSON
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10
Planting Potatoes.
Sweet Potatoes.

For sale by 4. BERRYHILL.
March 2 1868 Under Mansion House
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-02-10

been SO irritating as to induce Mr.. Seward to
respond, if not directly to Mr.. Thornton, at
least aside, substantially as follows: 1T would
not be amiss for the Minister from Great Brit
ain to return and obtain from Her Majesty s
Government at home such definite ideas upon
matters now pending between the United
States and Great Britain as would render him
less ostentatiously indiscreet."
THE PROPOSED PURCHASE OF THE PENINSULA
OF SANTANA. -.- .- -.
The mission of Gen. Puiol here for the sale
of the SANTANA peninsula is very likely to prove
failure. 1t is now ascertained that Baez the
leader OF the diaffected party in ST. Domingo,
emit staying there awaiting further develop
ments before coming to Washington to negOti-
ate with Secretary Seward for the sale of Sam
ana. II Baez be successful Pnjol's authority
for dlsposlng of portion of st. Domingo VIII
of course be repudiated and Baez be allowed
the opportunity OF striking bargain for Sam
ana with Secretary Seward. Before contem-
plating the purchase Mr.. Seward waits TO see
who is destined to become ruler oil 81. Domn-
70.
DEATH OF 8. II. NJ I6EAG.
SIN Mexican. disbursng clerk in the Treas
ury Department, in the Secretary Office, died
here this morning, in the 10th year of his age.
FINANCIAL.
The fractional currency issued from the
printing bureau of the Treasury Department
during the week ending to-day amounts to
S6S2 500. The shipments of fractional curren-
cy during the week was as follows: To New
York 100000; to Boston 100000; to the Ma
tional Banks and others 1881 ,937; to the Unit
ed States depository at Pittsburg, Pa, $4,000
in one and two dollar notes; total S441 $751;
The U. S. Treasurer holds in trust for the Ma
tional Banks, in Government bonds, at this
date, the following amounts: As security for
circulating notes S341 100 $50, and for deposits
of public monies S37 967 $50; total $378, ,9O0
The National Bank currency issued during
the week amounts to Sl52OS0, and the total
amount to date is S306, 100, 831 From this il
to be deducted the following amounts: Mutt
lated bills returned S6,137 ,855; notes of insol-
vent banks redeemed by the Treasurer of the
United States $3s9,S6O, leaving in circulation
S229, 1903, 116. The fractional currency redeem
ed and destroyed during the week amounts to
S571 800.