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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-12-29
A Fair Contrast.

Our Northern brethren claim to be the '<sans
and salt of the earth and doubt there some
good people there. Congress never deems 1t neces-
sary lcgslate them into morality, spread ne
gro troops through tn cir towns and cities to enforce
law. or prey upon ctizcns
In Indiana. the other day. three or four white men
taken out of Jail and hung by a mob simply
because they accused of rohbery-not permit
ting Of the victims time enough to say his
prayers.
Here in North Carolina a r,tal murder is COM
mitted and our citizens instead of following the
example of the s'eood people of Indiana they with
one accord determine that the law shall take its
But North Carolina is rcbcll:ous and wicked
white Indiana is extremely loyal and abiding
We hope Gen Grant will see the point and govern
himself accordingly.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-12-29

In this county, on the 22d inst, by the Rev. J. c.
Chalmers, Mr. Thos. W. Nicely to Miss Martha j.
Query.
On the 10th inst by Rev. }. f. Pressly, Mr. George
l.. Smith of lredcl, to Miss NJ. f. Jamson daughter
of Mr. James +, Jamison of Rowan county.
On the 10th inst, in Mount Pleasant, by Rev. l..
y Bike of n. c. College, Prof b. Frank Rogers to
Matte Il. Harkey Also on the 10th inst, by the
same George W. Barrier to Mary j. Klutts.
In Castor county, on the 10Th inst, by Rev. j. J.
Kennedy Mr. Il. \. Morton to Miss Elizabeth Shan
In Statcsvillc, on the 18th inst, by Rev. Walter
W. Fharr, Mr. ii. c. Moore to Miss Mary L Bolngs
In lredell county the 9th inst, Mr. Andrew
Morrison TO Miss E. \. Mcfarland.
IL Rutherford county, on the 18th inst, Mr. Saml
D. Johnson to Miss Lucinda HIamrick.
In Dup(;n county, on the Oath inst, Mr. James d.
Roberts of Liucolnton to Miss frankie Willard.
In Iorkville, on 18th inst, Mr. NJ Peteet of Ala,
to Miss Mary Mcconnell.
In York District, on the 18th inst, Mr. Thomas W
Neal of Mccklenburg, TO Miss Emma G Watson.
IN York District, on the 10th inst, Mr. VIM Poag
to Miss Martha A Wiford.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-12-29
GENERAL AMNESTY PROCLAMATION

By the President Of tie {, States of America
WHEREAS, The President of the United States has
heretofore set forth several proclamations offering
amnesty and pardon TO persons who had been or
concerned in the late rebellion against the law
full authority of the Government of the United States
day Of December, 1868, on the 10Th day OF March,
1864, on the 29h day of May, 1866, the 9th day
of September, 1867, and the 4th day of July, in
the present year; Ind Whereas, the authority of
the Federal Government having been re-established
in all the States and Territories within the urisdic
ton of the United States, it is believed that the pru
DENTAL reservations and exceptions, at the dates
of said several proclamation deemed necessary
and proper, may now be wisely and justly relin-
pushed and that universal amnesty and pardon
for participation in said rebellion extended to all
who have borne any part therein win tend to
permanent peace, order and prosperity throughout
the land, and TO renew and fully restore confidence
and fraternal feeling among the whole people and
the respect for and attachment to the national Gov
crnmcnt, designed by its patriotic founders for gen
eral good:
Ncr, therefore, be il known that I, Andrew John
son, President of the United States by virtue of the
power and authority in me vested by the Constitu-
tion and in the name eff the sovereign people of the
United States, 10 hereby proclaim and declare
conditionay, and without reservation to all and to
every person who directly indirectly participated
in the instruction rebellion, a full pardon and
amnesty for the offence of treason against the United
States, of adhcring TO their enemies, during the
late civil war; with restoration of all rights priyi
lcges and imnunitics under the Constitution and the
laws which have been made in pursuance thereof
la testimony whereof have signed these presents
by my hand aud have caused the seal of the United
States to be herewith affixed.
Done at the city of Washington, the e5th day of
December 1868, and of the independence of the
United States of America 50.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-12-29
A Suggestion.

In view of the order of things in this City and
County respectfully make few suggestions for
the consideration of City and County authorities
Citizens and taxpayers are entitled to know the
proceedings Of the Board of Aldermen and therefore
We suggest that whenever meetings held the pro
prctors of the different newspapers in the City be
notified. that they or their reporters may have an
opportunity TO report proceedings. In other cities
nnl towns the proceedings regularly published.
and it ought to be so here We think that
the Mayor and Aldermen will object to having a fair
account of their acts spread before the public. 1t is
iust to all that it should be done The citizens ought
TO hold each individual member of the Board to n
Strict account for their conduct in governing the
Ctv and the Aldermen should see that citizens obey
the laws and perform their duty.
The County Commissioners should also arrange to
have their proceedings published. Let the people
know what is being done and what they must pay for.
That far.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-12-29
City Affairs.

Gov Holden has made the following appointments
+, fill out the unexprcd terms Of officers who re-
signed:
Ufyor-F Ahrens.
4!dermca-Jamcs Earnshaw, Dan'l Barnhar;lt,
y y Sherwood, Thos Clifford II NJ Pritchard, f
Fullings and Chas \ Frazier.
The above, together with Rev L Miller, f II
Bis,cn DIR WIN Sloan, and C Davidson colorcd
constitute the present Board
These officers until the election on the first
Monday in January. 1t is hoped they will enforce
the City Ordinances repeal them; and especially
the one against fast-driving or racing through the
Streets 1t is no unusual thing to see drays racing
right through the Public Square.
We learn that the Board has passed the fol-
lowing resolution in regard to taxes:
..WHEREAs. there is n large amount of the Taxes
Of the city of Charlotte yet uncollectcd. and which
the Marshal reports lie has in vain en,lravored to
Collect and Whereas. the credit Of the CITY is greatly
impaired hy its inability 10 discharge its just debts.
therefor"
RrxoIrcd. That the Marshall he directed to collect
all Taxes due. commencing with the largest deln-
oucut ax-paycrs. aud collect the by due pro-
cess Of law penalty of being held responsible on
his bond for neglect of his sworn duty.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-12-29
The Beautiful Land.
BY LAURA C. FORD

BY LAURA c. FORD.
Full oft do dream of the Beautiful Land
That lies o er the mystical river
And INV soul seems to follow bcckoning hand
That guides NE along till my forehead seemed
famed,
BY the breeze which is fragrant forever.
And the SORROWS of Garth, like hideous dream,
Dissolve in the sunlight Of heaven
And [ wander by many radiant stream,
" hose musical waters flash bright III the gleanl
Ola day that fades not into even
And magical blooms that are wondrously fair
Lie spread out like visions before me
And spell of enchantment is borne on the an
That steals from the heart every shadow OF care
And sheds sweet tranquility Ger me.
There Mercy and Love wander, clasped hand in
hand
And Faith twines her wreath of Immortelles
And the sky-by Gods rainbow of tenderness
spanned,
Reflects on his bosom the Beautiful land
Its angels ana glittering portals.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-12-29
CHARLOTTE MARKET, Dec %, 1863.
CORRECTED BY SrExHorsE L, MAcAULAY & Co.

Up Christmas day trade very brisk, and n
large amount of Goods sold wholesale and retail
purchasers. The wholesale trade showed increased
activity.
Cotton--There was good demand last week.
and the mark ct steady the basis of 22 ceuis for
middling \ few bales strict middling. changed
hands at 221 ccnts-narket closing at - cents.
Sales for the week 800 bales.
Flour-The market is well supplied at SOL to So
per sack from wagons
Corn - to 50 cents per bushel.
Wheat SIT TO 81 per hushel-
Peas 20 to Is cents per bushcl. Oats 30 to - cts
Pork II to l. cents, according 10 size.
Baltimore Bacon from stores 20 to 20a cents
La ri q cents.
Fresh Butter 80 TO 35 cents: Chickens - TO &c
cents; Eggs 20 cents
Irish Potatoes - cents per bushel Sweet Potatoes
81 per bushel.
Liverpool Salt So per sack.
Tagging "A to - cents: Cotton Ties 10 to lO1 cts
N. c. Corn Whiskey and Apple Brandy $40 tt
s. 80 per gallon by the barrel.
Molasses % cents to 81 per gallon by retail
Manufactured Tobacco duh at 40 cents to 81.
Dry Hides J. to Is cents per pound; Green Hides
6 to st cents.
Dried Apples to cents Dried Peaches O. TO
New YoRK, Dec. 25.-Cotton quiet and steady. a
%. Gold l.3aB.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-12-29
The LEGISLATURE,

This body adjourned on the 21st Dec to 4th Jan
uary We publish cur first page list of captions
of laws passed, and add the following additional ones:
An act to authorize the Public Treasurer to supply
temporary DEFICIENCIES in the Treasury. Authorizes
the Treasurer to borrow such sums necessary
to meet the interest the public debt due January
LIST, 1863, at rate of int rest not 10 exceed per
and pledge the first moneys collected from
alton for reimbursement of said amounts.
An act in relation to municipal elections. Re-
qures the Commissioners Of the several incorporated
towns of the State to appoint three persons to hold
municipal elections for Mayor and Commissioners
and requires said Judges to make duplicate returns
of such eectionone to the Register of Deeds of the
county and the other to the Secretary of the town.
An act to incorporate Silver Hill Railroad Com
pany. Creates certain parties body corporate for
the purpose of constructing railroad to be operated
by steam, horse other power from Silver Hill in
Davidson county TO the nearest practicable point on
the \. c. Railroad.
Resolution in regard to the cooperation of the
State OF oIth Carolina and the State Of Tennessee
III certain enterprises. Sugge SITS and invites com
mittee of the Legislature of Tennessee to visit Raj
e:g and confer with committee of the Legislature
of North Carolina in reference to the various rail
road enterprises in which the two States are con-
ccrned
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-12-29
North Carolina News.

hST DR.. R. L. BeaI democrat, was elected on the
well, &C., to take the place of Maj Avery who was
refused admission to his seat at the late session.
FIRE.-We record with deep sorrow the loss
by fire, on Saturday night last of the residence
of the Rev. John n Andrews, together with
nearly ali his furniture oldsboro Ne,cs.
Ras@ Hon. Will H. Battle, late Associate JUS
tice Of the Supreme Court of North Carolina,
and author of Battles Digest. has removed to
this city, and has entered into copartnership
with his sons, Kemp =. and r. FL Battle, Jr.,
for the practice of the law in the State and Fed
eral Courts of North Carolina.-Rul Standard
SHocco SPRINGs.-We regret to learn from
gentleman from Warrenton that all the build
lngs at this celebrated Watering place. except those
few north of the road, were destroyed by fire on
Thursday nj ght last. The fire was clearly the
work OF an lncendlary, as the springs were not
open the past season and the buildings were I'M
occupied We learn a colored woman has been
arrested charged with the crime The original
cost OF the buildings probably $4,000 or
more.-Ralcigh Standard
THE PENITENTIARY YARp.-A gentleman.
who is thoroughly acquainted with the eight
thousand acres of land which the Legislature
committee purchased as play ground for the
penitentiary, informs Us that the assertion that
the land abounds in iron ore is untrue Our in
formant states that he has tried to get iron ore
out of this same land, and he is confident there
is not enough in the whole tract to make hand
cuffs for the committee who value it so highly
- Wilmington Star.
GoLDsBoRo, n. c. Dee. 81, 1868.
Editor Of ,Seatind My attention was called,
yesterday, to an article which appeared in the
Standard, few days since, headed Shameful
Treatment of Immigrants" in which it is stated
that the Swiss immigrants settled on the At
kinson plantation, near Goldsboro, are in
wretched condition, suffering for raiment and
neccssaries Of life'-that they are without
friends, almost shelterless and compelled to sub
s:st on misery ration of corn meal and pork ;"
One of their number took his last forty dollars
and cheeriully spent it to promote the comfort
and happiness of his countrymen and women"
&C., &c.
| pronounce the statement contained in said
article. tolse. Some of these immigrants have
been with my brother (now absent in Switzer-
and J and myself, for more than twelve months
and those who have come since did so at the in
stance and advice of their friends and country
men, who had been in our employment | am
pleased to say that others shortly expected to
arrive, who come at the instance of their friends
now with US, and at their own expense.
l herewith inclose you stateme1 1T written by
one of the inlmi grants. signed by number of
them, pronouncing the said article untrue 1t
is unnecessary for me further to dcnounce the
purposes of the authors Of said article. Ishould
be pleased if persons would visit ME and sec for
themselves. Yours dc,
THOS. H. ATKINEON
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-12-29

4 single American drug house consumes fifty thou
sand shecpskins annually i'll making plasters for
fcllow-citz WHO have weak backs.-Er.
Let few dozen of these plasters be ordered for
the purpose Of strengthening tue backs of public
officers and Legislators who connve at fraud and
ruption Inasmuch as the modern law makers have
prevented the application of 'cow-hide to the backs
of such rascal7, it would be well to try sheep skin,
though doubt its efficiency to strengthen honesty
like cow-hi,ie Twisted cowhide is great reforma
or-bcttcrhan the play houses called pcniteniaries.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-12-29

By The Washington Chronicle has been one of
the foremost papers in abusing Southern Editors,
and Southern people generally, for all the crimes
known to humanity, but it seems that the Editor and
proprietor Of the aforesaid Chronicle took sum of
money in the way of ''bonus to advocate the pur-
chase of Alaska. Hon. r. j. Walker testifes that
he persuaded the Chronicle to take So 600 in gold for
its services in assisting to induce the Government Of
the United States to buy Alaska from Russia. OF
the Chronicle can't be bribed, but it
tinue to abuse the South.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-12-29

TIE VIRGINIA STAY LAw-Gen. Stoncman has
issued order extending the Virginia Stay Law
until the first of July next: The order providcs that
if before that time the debtor pays all the accrued
Interest, the execution viii be further ss.il
further orders. In the meantime, if the debtor at
cnpts dispose Of Ills property to the prejudice of
the creditor, the Judge of Court may order TIE is
sue of the execution against him.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-12-29

The abuse of the frankng privilege is receiving
considerable attention from members of Congress.
This thing has go. to be nuisance and shame.
When members of Congress get so hard up to send
their undertaking through the mails. under their
frank it is time that something was done TO prevent
such wholesale dishonest ."-hescteSa Rtpstbifc4I".
We agree with the Republican that it is time to
prevent such wholesale dishonesty. Some of the
North Carolina members of Congress have not ONLY
abused the Thanking privilege for the benefit OF
themselves. but they have furnished franked envel-
opes outside parties to be used in cheating the
Government out of postage rates. Let Posimasters
in the different towns and cities in this State h:
called upon to testify in what way the frankin2
privilege has been abused
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-12-29

Through a long series of years and
among most Of the races Of men it has risen higher
and higher in their estimation, as il has become bot
ter known Its uniform chara cter and power cure
the various affections Of the lungs and throat, have
made il known a reliable protector against them.
While adapted TO mder forms O. disease and 20
young children it il at the time the most cfec-
tual remedy that be given for incpient consump
ton, ard the dabgcrous affections Of the throat and
lungs. As provision against sudden attacks OF
Lrogp. il should be kept on hand in every family,
and indeed rs all arc sometimes subject to colds and
coughs nil should lie provided with this antidote for
them. se
Although settled Consumption is thought incurable,
still great numbers Of where the disease seemed
sttlcd have been complct ely cured and the patient
restored sound health by the Cherry Peetorat SO
completely is its mastery over the disorders of the
Lungs and Throat, that the most obstinate Of them
yield 10 it. When nothing else could reach them
under The Cherry Pecforait they subsde and disappear
Singers and Pu5hc Speekers find great protection
from il.
.AstAma is always relieved and often wholly cured
by it.
Bronehitis is generally cured by taking the Cherry
| PscforaL in small and frequent doses.
So generally are its virtues known that we need
not publish the certificates Of them here or do more
than assure the public that lis qualities are fully
maintained
| So wide is the field of it's usefulness and pumer
Gus are the Of its cures that almost every sec
ton of country abounds in persons publicly known,
who have been restored from alarming and even des
perate diseases of the lungs by its use When once
Tried its superiority every other medicine OF lis
kind il too apparento escape observation, and where
It's virtues are known, the public no longer heaitate
what antdote to employ for the distressing and dan
gerous affections Of the pulmonary organs that are
incident TO our climate. While many inferior RENE
dies thrust upon the community have failed and been
discarded this has gained friends by every trial,
conferred benefits the afflicted they can never Tor
| get and produced cures too numerous and toore-
markable 10 be forgotten
Prepared by DIR. J. G. Aver Co., Lowell, Mass
Sold by F. SCARF and J. II. McADEN, Charlotte,
and by all Druggists and dealers in medicines every
| where.
| Dee 2s, 1868. 3m.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-12-29
New Advertisements.

prem, brown Cos Hardware Ssore
o. H. h9rner Classical and Mathematical School at
Oxford, y. C
Notice to Debtors-S Grose & Co.
Sue 70 Debtors-A v Ncxander, Surgeon Dentist
Ae| Groceries &c-B Presson
oyer merry Pectoral for sale b. Dr. seGrr and
IL J j McAden
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-12-29

Be2s~ The premises ofCol. D. l.. Chds, III
Columbia, were invaded last Thursday, and the
robbers carried off good quantity Of provisions.
Also his dwelling was robbed the same night Of
an amount Of clothing. The robbers appeared
to adopt for their motto, 1.-The whole hog or
none.
They knew that Col. Childs always keeps a
well-flled larder.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-12-29

4 French colony contemplates planting vine
ward on the hill sides whereon fought the
battle of Chickanmuga.
4 Massachusetts, gentleman recently got mar
ried, and at once ordered his grave dug, ''to be
ready as he said, ''for any contingency
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-12-29
naE~ \ Democratic Conservative, writing from

E&SH \ Democratlc-COnseryatiye, writing from
Raleigh to the Wilmington Journal in regard to the
action of the Legislature, says:
Il wish not to disguise the truth and honesty,
therefore, compels to lament the evidences which
cxlst that some few Of political friends are
becoming infected with the d:stcmpcrature of the
times. fear that too many are guided by that
false casuistry which inclines to think that when
general game ofsealing is going on las section or
county might us well put i'll for a share. In mat
ter OF this sort it strikes me- here but alter
natIves-either positive surrender and completely,
or bcld, man Y and indignant dcnunciation. There
should be no compromise with sWindlcrs."
Truthful and timely remarks. The man who con-
hives at roguery is as bad as the rogue.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-12-29

In New Hanover county, on the 10Th inst, Mrs.
Ann Eliza wife of DR.. James A. Miller and daughter
of the late Hon. William S Ashe aged 81 years.
In Stockton, California, recently, of small pox Mr.
d. Lee Rca, formerly of Charlotte n. C..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-12-29
New Groceries, &c.
r, I'M. PRESSON

Has in Store good stock of fresh Groceries and
Family Supplies of all sorts.
He will sell as cheap any house in the City and
guarantees satisfaction in quality and quantity.
Goods delivered anywhere in the city.
Dec %, 1868 b. NJ. PRESSON.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-12-29

at is not astonishing to find legislators so reck-
l"Ss in making appropriations when we remember
at If is one Of the wea kncsscs Of human nature 10
he lavish OF the expenditure of other peoples money,
and when recall the tre but true aphorism,
Put IL bc-gar horse back and he Ii ride TO the
evil Warrington Star.
If many members of the Legislature had made
money by the sweat of their brow ana economy, and
in that way had become real taxpayers, they
wo:d hesitate before they voted for schemes that
would increase taxation and Cypress the owners of
land AMI real estate
in the days Of slavery we often said that whatever
injured the savcIol;lcr equally injured the nom
acknowledgements has proven the correctness
of the assert :on end say that whatever in
ares or cripp!es the property holder also Injuries
and cripplcs the who owns no property, but
who has to rent lease If taxes are increased by
extravagan and unfair appropriations for Hailroa Is
or other scheu.cs, rents Will be advanced and tic
wages Of the Ia',oring class lowered Whether this
is lust or not time and experience shows that sliGh
is the effect of increased taxation.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-12-29

For Dissases ~ Ae Throat aud Lungs sgaias Coughs,
Colds Hd0opiag Cough, Byoaehfs. asthma aad
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-12-29

THE INDIANs.-Gcncra William S. Harvey
has Just returned to St. Louis from the Upper
Missouri where he has been engaged in settling
the friendly Indians on the northern rescrva-
tons. Although these operations were com
nenced late i'll the season, it is stated that 1900
Indians are comfortably provided for, being am
ply supplied with food for the entire winter
The reservations are situated in Dacotah Terri
tory, along the Missouri River, and furnish good
hunting grounds.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-12-29

Crv1LIzATioN.-lEe Henry Ward Beeeher has
discovered that all the purity, all the virtue, al
the liorcsty and al the morality dwel!tth not
nortl, OF the Potomac. In sermon recently
delivered he thus holds up to public scorn the
filthy Judicial erln;nc that now dlsslaces his ia
yOred section
Il he last refuge Of justice is in courts; and
vet so corrupt have our courts become, that the
name of .j.''aGe stinks! They plumber. and are
hold them up for sale They make auctions of
Justice. and among the seekers of justice they
bid for br:hers And what then? They are
elected again to tie supreme bench, or to the
circuit courts They are elected because they
are corrupt. There are a few men that Eutter
and say. Too bad. too bad But that IS the
whole of it, And our courts are growing more
and more corrupt, and ourjadges more and more
infamous
TBeecher is a great humbug, but he declares
the truth sometimes.