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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-09
Extraordinary Proceedings.

good deal of excitement has occurred at the
North over . case in Congress where named
Wooley has been imprisoned by vote of the House
of Representatives The history of the matter is this
Since the acquittal of President Johnson, the i'm
parchment Managers, headed by Butler, have been
trying TO ascertain if bribery resorted to to
the acquittal of the President. They have
summoned several persons before them witnesses,
and among the number Mr. Wooley, who swore that
he had not used his money to bride any Senator and
knew of no money being used in that way by any
That ought to have been satisfactory, but it did
not satisfy or crafty the Managers, who insisted
Mr. Wooley's telling how he had used his money
Woocy replied that he had not used it for bribery
but refused to divulgc his private affairs, very
properly contending that the Managers had no right
to inquire into his business relations Consequently
for refusing TO reveal his private affairs to the in
quistive, Wooey has been imprisoned in a cell in
the Capitol prepared for the purpose; and strange
to say--f anything that happens in these times
be considered srange-the House of Representatives
of the United States susans the Managers in their
tyranny and unlawful proceedings
1t is, indeed bad sign for the cause of freedom
when a committee CT politicians can be sustained in
inquirng into mans private and individual affairs,
and permitted to punish the man for not answ ering
impertinent questions
The treatment that Wooley has received will
tainly the indignation of the people against
any party set of men who thus wfully violate the
Constitution and the common rights of the citizen.
The months years cannot be many before the
Democratic party will put the seal of condemnation
upon such conduct and reform the administration of
the Government
Another outrage of the House was the refusal to
appoint any Democrat to be present and assist the
Managers in taking testimony. If the object of the
investigation to find nothing but the truth in
regard the action of the President and his friends
why two of the Presidents friends
permitted to be present at the investigation? Com
mon fairness and courtesy demanded that much.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-09
The Senate Bill for Admitting the Southern

Mr. Trumbull from the Judiciary Committee
on Tuesday, reported the following substitute for
the House bill to admit certain States to repre-
sentation in Congress:
Resoleed, That each of the States of North
Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana, Georgia and
Florida, shall be entitled and admitted to repre-
sentatioG in Congress as State of the Union
when the Legislature of such State shall have
duly ratified the amendment to the Constitution
ofshe United States proposed by the thirty-ninth
congress, and known as article fourteen, upon
the following fundamental conditions: That there
snail never be in such State any denial or
abrldgment of the elective franchise to any per-
son by reason or on account of race or color ex-
ceptlng Indians not taxed and the State of
Georgia shall only be entitled and admitted to
representation upon this further fundamental
condition, that the first and third subdivisions
OF section seventeen of the fifth article of the
Constitution of said State, except the proviso to
the flrst subdivision shall be null and void, and
that the General Assembly of said State by SOL
emn public act shall declare the State pledged to
the foregoing fundamental condition.
Sec. 2. And be at further enacted, That if the
day liked for the meeting of the Legislature of
either OF said States by the Constitution thereof
shall have passed, or have so nearly arrived be-
WIZ poSOo9C VI thiS dCC lildU III CHG opinion
OF the Governor elect they shall not assemble at
the time fixed by the Constitution of such State,
such Legislature may be convened within thirty
days after the passage of this act by the Governor
elect of such State
Sec 3. And be 1t further enacted, That the
first section of this act shall take effect as to each
State except Georgia, when the President of the
United States shall officially proclaim the due
ratification by its Legislature of article fourteen
of the amendments to the Constitution of the
United States proposed by the Thirty ninth Con-
gress, and as to the State of Georgia, when he
shall proclaim, in addition, the assent of said
State to the fundamental condition herein before
imposed upon the same; and it is hereby made
the duty of the President, within ten days after
receiving official information of the ratification
of said amendment by the Legislature of either
of said States, to issue proclamation announcing
that fact.
The above bill is now under consideration
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-09
Interest Allowed
State of North Carolina, Union County

Superior Court Of Lar, Spring Term 1868.
A. Lancy John W. Eoard.
Attachment levied on Eight Hundred Acres Of Land
and One Bale of Cotton.
It appearing to the satisfaction Of the Court that
the defendant, John W. Foard, resides beyond the
limits of this State, il is therefore ordered by the
Court tina. publication be made for six weeks in the
Western Democrat, n newspaper published in the
City of Charlotte, notifying said defendant to be and
appear at the next Superior Court Of Law 10 be
holden for the county Of Tnion the. Court House
in Monroe, the 9Th Monday after the last Monday
in August next, then and there answer, plead or
replevy. Judgment final win be entered against
him, and the property levied condemned 10 plain
tiff 8
Witness ". H. Simpson, Clerk Of the Superior
Court Of Law in and for the county Of Union, Of
fee in Monroe, this the Sd day of May, 1868.
23-6w [pr. adv. Sl0l W. ii. SIMPSON, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-09
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES OF Non,

COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES OF NORTH
CAROLINA CoLLEGE.--The annual examination
OF the students of this institution took place on
"Wednesday and Thursday, the 9th and 18th of
last month, in the presence Of large and highly
interested audience. On Thursday afternoon,
3 o'clock, there was general gathering at the
Methodist Church to hear the address of Capt.
IL; I. Narlng, of this city, who had been select
ed Orator for the occasion Escorted by the
Board and Faculty OF the College, Captain Waring
entered the Church, and ascending the pulpit
delivered an eloquent and exceedingly appro-
pirate address, which Was received with we'll
merited applause,
The evenings of the two days of the exam-
nation were devoted to original speeches and gem
eral defamation by the students, and in this as
in their examination, they acquitted themselves
with high honor.
The number of students in this College las.
session was about so, but much larger number
is expected at the opening of the next term,
which will be on the first Monday in August
next -Eran9elicnl Lutheran
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-09
CHARLOTTE MARKET, June s, 1868.
CORRECTED BY STESHousE, MAcAuL

Cotton-There were only SO bales offered in this
market last week. and were taken up at 2s3 TO %
cents for mddlng, including tax, TO fill orders from
surrounding Factories. The market is steady at
quotations
Flour-The market is generally lower. We quote
from wagons at S. 10 $3.50 per sack 10 quality,
and will probably &c lower, -four has already
been offered in the Augusta and Charleston markets
Corn in demand at SI.33 to S1.35 per bushel.
Wheat Sl.75 to 81 per '5ushel.
Oats 60 to e5 per bushel Peas 81 35 to $I371
Country Bacon, hog round, II TO III cents from
wagons; Balt;mere Bacon sides lS4 to 20 cents from
stores; Lard 20 to 224 cents.
Fresh Butter 224 to % cents; Chickens Is to 30
cents each; Eggs 10 to 12I cents per dozen.
Liverpool Salt $3.50 to $500 per sack.
Corn Whiskey and Apple Brandy, by the BARREL
$3.50 to $3.50 per gallon.
Molasses IS cents to 81 per gallon by retail
Manufactured Tobacco so cts. to 81. % per pound
Dry Hides 12I TO 10 cents per pound
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-09
The Negroes in North Carolina,

Bishop Atkinson of North Carolina. in an ad
dress delivered last Sunday evening in Hartford,
relating chiefly to church matters and missionary
work, made one statement which is calculated to
arrest the attention Of every thinking person, re-
gardless OF sects, creeds, or political views He
Was referring to the rapid extinction Of the
negroes in the south and in illustration of the
state of things even in North Carolina he spoke
OF negro town opposite or near Newbern, con-
sisting OF 1O,00e inhabitants. In that town said
the Bishop, one cofin-dealer alone filed orders
tor 1000 coffins in single year! This is a fact
OF terrible significance in it's relation to the con-
dition and destiny Of the emancipated blacks
The truths for which no amount of statement or
reasoning could avail to gain hearing. when
presented In the way of warning against sudden
liberation OF these ignorant and helpless people,
are likely now to force themselves upon public
attention by the irresistible power of facts 1t
is known that Of the 4 100000 negroes who were
liberated by the war, fully one quorter persisted
m'serably Within year, and that the death rate
among them has, since that time, very largely
exceeded the rate Of increase in all parts of the
south. Appearances seem to justify Bishop
Atkinson's opinion, that the negro race in Ameri-
ca is destined to fade out and become extinguished
like the Indians Their protested friends have
proved their worst enemies. They are now seek
ing to use the poor negroes and control their
votes. And that's about all they care for the
poor negro. '-Ha'yord Con".) Times.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-09

RAILROAD TRAIN STOPPED BY THE ARMY
WoRM-The Corinth (Mississippi) Model
Farmer for May says the army worm is on the
march there in amazing force. The Farmer
makes the following astounding statement:
astounding. The army worm has appeared
in this county near the State line, and are now
moving Southwark Their breadth is about two
miles, and they are stripping the forest of all
foliage in their path There's are SO many millions
that last week they actually stopped the freight
train en- the Memphis and Charleston Railroad.
The worms were so thick on the track that they
accumulated on the wheels until it caused the
drivers to slide on the rails. We don't think
this is the regular army worm, but species of
insect somewhat smaller and not so destructive
to vegetation
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-09
A New Law Question.

The Salisbury North State makes the following
statement concerning the trial of Rufus Ludwick
the murder of his wife
This young man was convicted at the last Fall
Term OF our Superior Court of the murder of his wife,
and appealed to the Supreme Court, which affirmed
ne was brought into Court to receive sentence The
Court sentenced him to be hanged on Friday the
Z6ta OF june when his counsel again appealed on the
ground that the Court at which he was convicted had
not been legally held Judge Little assigned to
this circuit last Fall but from indisposition was nm
aoie to conclude it. Rowan Court was held for him.
at ms request, by Judge Gillian. The counsel for
huowlck contend that Judge Little had no right to
suostioIe another Judge, hence the second appeal
longer, If nothing else results
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-09

The GREENSBORO PATRIoT.-This old established
journal has been sold by its late publisher, d. F.
Caldwell, Esq, to Jas. Albright Co, publishers
of the Greensboro Times, who will continue the nub
LEGATION Of the Patriot under the title of 1.-The Times
and Patriot" The proprietors are practical
printers, and no doubt will make paper worthy of
public patronage.
Mr. Caldwell who has been conducting the Patriot
more 1--WE presume from the ''force of circumstances
than from choice, has discharged his duties in an
able and dignifed manner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-09

GRANTS PoLITICs IN 1S61-In a speech
Gen. Grant, then Colonel, made to his regiment
in 1861, he said:
Il am a Democrat every man in my regiment
is a Democrat and when l shall be convinced
that this war has for its object any other than
what have mentioned, Or the Government de-
signs using its soldiers to execute the purposes
of the abolitionists, pledge you my honor as a
soldier that [ will carry my sword on the other
side and cast my lot with that people. Col.
L. S. Grant an 1861.
If the above is correct extract (and we pre-
sumo it is, as we have seen no contradiction it
shows that Gen. Grant has changed his mind
slightly since 1861.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-09

sss We congratulate the Editor of the Evangelical
Lutheran published in this city, on being released
s' an editor and publisher, from the control of the
church. The paper is hereafter to be conducted as
m individual enterprise, 'unncumbered by all par
tiai and secondary influences " That is the only
plan upon which any paper succeed, either
secular or religious. 1t should be understood lin
erder to be successfully that but the Editor of
q paper controls its columns in any way We hope
sir Aldrich, the able Editor of the Lutheran will
meet with increased success
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-09
Latest News.
FROM WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON. June s.

WASHINGTON, June b.
Senator Sherman's bill relative to q. s. notes.
which legalizes and makes valid gold contracts
hereafter, was passed.
The consideration of the Omnibus bill which
provides for the admission of the Southern States
into the Union came up. Mr. Trumbull, of ILL.,
nois, explained why Alabama was erased Mr.
Wilson, OF Massachusetts, moved to insert Ala
bama- Messrs. Sherman and Steward favored
the amendment. Dir Norton, of Minnesota,
favored the early admission of Alabama, but
feared its insertion would jeopardiEe the whole
bill, and therefore he would vote against the
amendment, but would favor separate bill for
the immediate admission of that State. Mr.
Wilson denounced the provision of the bill under
which Alabama was erased in harsh terms as lie.
ing absurd. Quite harsh and animated debate
arose among the Republican members who had
favored the clause requiring a majority of the
registered voters to ratify the Constitution.
Without taking action on the bill the Senate
adjourned.
In the House, there was some sharp talk be-
tween Republicans on the tax bill. Mr. Butler
threatened to bolt from his party, while the de-
mocrats protested against his joining them.
MONTREAL, June 5--The Fenian scare is
increasing. flying column, of four companies
OF regulars and two Battallions of Volunteers,
are here, under orders to move at moments
notice. AT Athlone, Canada, the Fenian sympa-
thizers are jubilant. They expect an invasion
before the 10th instant Two men were arrest
ed at Sweetsburg, with maps and papers, impli-
eating them as Fenians.
MALONE, N. Y. June 5-Fenian fairs are to
be gotten up here and at St. Adams to cover
movements of the Fenians. Large quantities of
arms are arriving here and elsewhere. Promi-
nent Fenians say that with this month they will
have large force and sure footing in Canada
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-09
NEW STOCK.

JUST RECEIVED AT NfsBHT & HAxwRLIs,
A choice lot Of Tobacco, Cigars and Snuff,
Sugar Coffee and Molasses-all grades,
Choice Green and Black Tea,
Brandy Peaches, Pickles, Preserves, Jeliiee,
Canned Fruit, Salmon, HOLSTERS and Oysters,
Toilet Soaps. Perfumery, Flavoring Extracts, &c.
A fresh supply Of Egg aad Soda Biscuits.
At NISBFT MAXWELLe
June I. 1868
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-09
FRESH DRUGS.

The undersigned has but recently returned from
the North, having purchased his Spring Stock of
Drugs, Medicines Paints, Oils, Glass, Putty, Kero-
the attention of the public. Being prepared to sell
at Wholesale and Retail, low any in the market
Druggists and Physicians in the country, and the
public generally, ] would thank to give call.
JAS N. BUTT
Corner Trade and College Streets
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-09
New Advertisements.

New Dry GOods-Erem. Brown 4 Co.
heat Wanted-Stenhouse, Macaulay & Co
lotion FactOrs-William Bryce & Co, New York.
Valuable Medicine-B koGpmann.
observation-disclosures Harry and Palmer
tatawba English and Classical High School G
Clapp and NJ Finger.
FRESH Drugs, &c.-Jas Butt
NY BANK of Charlotte-H Peters. Proprietor
Court Order for Union ceunty-W III Simpson, Clerk.
,oiC Ames Menagerie, Circus and Tropical Ayiarv
Land for ~sle-Saml Slasp
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-09
Catawba English and Classical
HIGH SCH DOL.
NEHTON. N. @

The next Session will commence the LIST Monday
in JULY next. No pains spared in fitting
pupils thoroughly for the best Colleges in the country
and i'll giving them thorough business education.
Special attention given to MATHEMATICAL TRAINING
Tuition per Session of 20 Weeks from So to $22.6o
in currency.
Board in families from SO 10 So per month in
clubs at about half these prices.
For Circulars and particulars, address ]. c. Clapp
Newton, n. C.. J. G.. CLAPP, A. b.
June 8, 1868 s. NJ FINGER, A. b.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-09

INTERNATIONALLY understand that there
is gentleman in this county from Pennsylvania
who is authorized to make arrangements for the
influx of thirty white families into Casweu should
sufficient encouragement be heldforth. A meet
ing of the farmers of the county, for the purpose
ct exchanging views on the policy of this move,
was to have come off at Yanceyville, last Tues
day-lHRtoa Chronicle
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-09

An old gentleman travelling, some weeks ago,
on Westarn railrtad, had two ladies' sisters,
for companions The younger, an invalid, soon
fell asleep, and the old gentleman expressed his
regret at seeing so charming young lady in i'll
health. "Ah! yes, indeed" sighed the elder
sister, "a disease of the heart" dear me- was
the sympathetic response, Eat her age! Ossi6ca-
ton, perhaps?" 40, no. sir-an ossifer a
lieutenant
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-09
HaF The Griffin Herald, speaking of recent
ecture of Gen d. HI Hill. i'm Atlanta. Ga. saws

lecture of Gen. ID. III. Hill. in Atlanta Ca says:
Gen. Hill told some things which were new to
u.s. That the sewing machine was invented in
the State of Georgia, the rifed cannon which
did us so mach harm in the late war, was in-
vented in Alabama and that the cotton gin was
Southern invention. Another fact the Gen
eral gave us very painful to hear: An agent
of a Northern newspaper had within the city
limits of Atlanta, secured three hundred and ten
subscribers within two weeks time. 1.-THE same
material, the same paper, and the same editors
everything the same-was published in Rich
mond, Raleigh, Charleston, Savannah, or any
place South of Mason and Dixon's line he would
not have received thirty. 1t is humiliating fact
that the Southern people do not patronize South
ern enterprises aa they ought 10 do
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-09

be- Some villain removed rail on the Whining
ton Weldon Railroad on Sunday night, 3lst, which
caused all the cars, but one to be thrown from the
track and smashed. The Wilmington Journal says
1t Is remarkable fact that neither passengers nor
tram hands were injured. The person who removes
rail or obstructs track for the purpose of throw
ing train off ought to be speedily executed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-09
Chewing Tobacco.

If you want cheap Chewing Tobacco call at the
Drug Store, corner Trade and College Streets.
am prepared to sell from plug to five ten Boxes,
which think | can convince you is the cheapest
Tobacco in the City. JAS. n. BUTT,
Corner Trade and College Streets.
Charlotte n C. June g. 1868
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-09

sfSs' The Barns of Mr. IIorah and Dr. Caldwell in
salisbury, were burnt on Sunday and Monday nights
the work of inccndiaries. And another attempt
Was made 10 fire building on Tuesday night
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-09

EeF~ We learn that the Trustees of Concord Female
College at Statesvile, have elected Rev f. F. Rock
we'll as President of that Institution in place of Rev.
J. VI. NJ. Caldwell resigned. Mr. Rockwell has been
Professor at Davidson College for Il number of
years and is gentleman of fine literary attainments
lie has not yet decided whether he will accept the
position to which he has just been elected
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-09

CHEF JUSTICE CHAsE.-We learn that the
rumor, to which we referred day or two since.
that it is the purpose of the Chief Justice to be
present, during the pending Term of the Federal
Court, is correct. He will probably be in Raleigh
In the course of a week-Rdlef1h Sentinel
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-09

Res We direct the attention of merchants and
Shippers TO the card of William Bryce & Co. of New
York, Cotton Factors and Commission Merchants
The house is a reliable one and may be depended
upon for the prompt transaction of business.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-09

REi3" Mr. John o. Wallace, Jr.. has been appointed
Postmaster ut Concord in place of j. F. Fink, re-
signed Mr. Wallace will make good officer
We learn from the Concord Press that the corn and
wheat crops in Cabarrus county are looking finely.
Wheat is now being cut i'll some localities.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-09
JAMES HARTY.

(Ncrt Dom to tie Court House,
Would respectfully inform the public that he will
sell his
Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps,
Cost as he is going exclusively into the China and
Crockery and House Furnishing Goods.
June g. 1868 JAMES HARTY
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LAND FOR SALE.

have $50 Acres of Land, at the mouth OF Paw
Greek, on the Caawba River, which will offer for
sale in Charlotte the 9th of June If not sold pri
vately before that time. The land is subject to my
mothers dover
SAMUEL J. SLOAN
June 8, 1868 1w pd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-09

HS Leasburg in Caswell county, has four
Tobacco Factories in operation which paid the
Government last year a revenue tax of one hun
dred and thirty thousand dollars
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-09

aa The following (says the Philadelphia
Herald) is General Grants order expelling the
Jews from his Department during the war:
HEADQUARTERS 18TH ARMY Corps, J
Department of the Tennessee, I
OXFORD, Miss, December II, 1862.
General Orders No IL.
The Jews, as a class, violating every regula-
ton of trade established by the Treasury De-
partment, also department orders, are hereby ex-
PEELED from the department within twenty four
hours from the receipt of this order by post COM
mandcrs They will see that all this class of peo-
pie are furnished with passes and required to leave,
and any returning after notification will be
arrested and held i'll confinement until an oppor-
tlnty occurs OF sending them out prisoners,
unless furnished with permits from these head
quarters. No passes will be given these people
to visit headquarters for the purpose OF making
personal application for trade permits By order
of MAJOR GENERAL GRANT.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-09

Ne5" The Democrats carried the State of Oregon
at the election the 1st inst.
By" At election in South Carolina last week for
County officers, the negroes voted generally with
what is called the Conservative party