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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-25
FOR THE WESTERN DEMOCRAT.
A Day at Henderson School House.

Mr.. EDlToR:-We had the pleasure on the 21st
inst, of attending Sunday School Celebration at the
above place, in this county, about six miles North
of Charlotte. The day fine, and at early
hour large number of persons of both sexes and all
ages assembled The programme for the day
arranged by Rev. G. W. Gatlin, the Superinten-
dent of the Sunday School, under whose immediate
direction it executed, and all the exercises
spirited and interesting. In beautiful grove of
oaks and pines under the broad canopy of q bright
sky, protected from the rays of the by ample
brush-arbor the assemblage comfortably seated
the School occupying the benches Immediately around
the rostrum.
At the conclusion of the Introductory religious SER
vices, salutatory, 'The Power of Love- was
delivered by one of the young ladies, followed by
very good vocal music from the choir, composed
of ladies and gentlemen who Volunteered their
vices for the occasion. Then was announced the
speaker for the day. The Rev. DR.. Pharr eX-
pected to deliver appropriate sermon this hour
and the address was intended for the afternoon but
the Doctor failing to appear it fell to the lot of the
speaker for the afternoon to supply the Doctors place
and fill his own besides being deprived of the pleas
of hearing eloquent discourse. The subject
of the remarks was, "Moral Training which was
illustrated particularly for the benefit of the children
When the address was over, procession, composed
of the School and the audience generally with the
choir in advance, singing appropriate hymns, pro-
ceeded to the long table erected in the shade of
friendly boughs and grooming under abundance of
good things After the repas the audience returned
to the arbor and the School exhibition took place
The addresses well selected and very credta-
bly, spoken, both by the boys and girls The per-
formances interspersed with vocal music. The
exercises of the day concluded with another
short address, prayer and the benediction.
This School, composed of Presbyterians and Meth
| odists, who work tremendously together for the
| rising generation and the promotion of the common
cause of Divine Saviour, numbers nearly one
hundred scholars and is destined to grow and pros
per under the judicous and afectionate supervision
of Mr. Galin and his pions assistants, representing
! both Churches. The children appeared to be intel
ligent and happy-the most of them the pupils of
Mr. G. in his weekday school-and to appreciate
highly the interest which their precepor manifests
in their general welfare.
Such celebration this is certainly refreshing
TO the spirits and grateful to the heart of any lover
of pure and profitable enjoyment, who spare a
day from the monotonous routine of home duties.
The growing interest which is almost everywhere
exhibited in the Sunday School cause--and it
| amounts to revival in many sectons-may be re-
garded suspicious omen. 1t is sure way to
| secure the blessing of God upon the land.
E. J. NJ
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-25
Gov. Vance.

The following letter from Gov. Vance cor
reefs false report in circulation:
CHARLOTTE, N. G., July 80, 1868.
To the Editor Of the New York Citizen:
SIR-In yoar issue of the 18th inst, appears
the following paragraph:
''Ex-Gov. Vance, of North Carolina, said in his
speech--or is reported to have said, and has not
contradcted the report-hat ''what the Confederacy
fought for would be by the election of Seymour
and Blair adding, that secession is not dead. 1t is
more alive than ever If there be any truth in this
story, may set down Vance working for the
Radical ticket even harder than Mark NJ. Pomeroy
in his La Crosse Democrat, paper the immense
ergy and rough talent of which we have no DISPOSE
ton to deny
I desire to say that there is not one word of
truth in this statement. [ made use of no ex-
preston in the remotest degree like it. The
reports of the speeches delivered on the occasion
referred to, were all very meagre but none of
them | believe attributed such remark to me-
Not only did not utter such sentiments in my
New York speech, which [ suppose to be the
one alluded to- but have never on any other
occasion done so. / never was secessionst
and only fought during the war at the command
of my native State, and to resista policy of coer
cion and consolidation worse and more ruinous
By far than secession.
My denial Of the truth Of the statement is
made just so soon as your paper containing it
meets my eye.
Very respectfully your obedent servant.
Il. 3. VANCE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-25
TFOr TIE CHARLOTTE DEMOCRAT.
Servants and Employers.

EDITOR DEMocRAT:-As your paper finds its way
into most families in community, desire to call
their attention to two suggestions in which
all house-keepers are deeply interested. First, 1
would mention the Importance of requiring certlf-
cate recommendation from all servants before they
arc employed. If this rule is adopted we will soon
have better servants, and the trifing and vicious
will be driven out Of families. Then l wish to
arragn before the bar of public opinion, persons
calling themselves gentlemen and ladies who attempt
to bride or entice servants from the employ of others,
fattering themselves that it is perfectly right to do
So 1t may so appear to some, but begin to doubt
if any true gentleman lady will be guilty of such
a practice. had soon see one purloining any
thing else from neighbours house, as to be making
efforts to induce away faithful servant who would
be contented and satisfied if let alone.
The above suggestions due to good servants, as
we'll as to those that employ them, and apply with
equal force to field hands Hoping that in due time
these suggestions may prove beneficial to both
you will hear from me again.
SUBSCRIBER.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-25
Ninth Judicial Circuit.

The Legislature has fixed the time for holding
the Superior Courts in this Judicial Circuit as
follows:
Pok-On the first Monday of March and
September.
Rutherford-On the third Monday in March
and September.
Cleaveland-On the first Monday after the
fourth Monday in March and September.
Lncoln-OH the third Monday after the fourth
Monday in March and September.
Gaston-On the fifth Monday after the fourth
Monday i'll March and September.
Mecklenburg- the seventh Monday after
the fourth Monday, in March and September
Cabarrus-On the ninth Monday after the
fourth Monday in March and September
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-25
Speech of General Howard.

The Richmond Wing gives the following &C
count of the speech OF General y: o. Howard
head Chief of the Freedman's Bureau, to the
colored people of Richmond, last week:
General Howard, who is fluent speaker
though nothing of an orator, told them many
things which they ought to have known three
years ago before their minds were poisoned by
carpet baggers and scalawags. His speech was,
in fact, for the most part, a sermon, and he en-
Joined upon them first of all, to love God and keep
his commandments. It would not do for them,
as protesting Christians, while not recognizing
every one as a neighbour to want to take the
mote out of brothers eye while they had a
beam in their own. God had made them black
for some wise purpose. He never makes a mis-
take, and the colored man who repines that he is
not white is sinful. The Lord, nevertheless, if
they are pure in heart, loves them just well
as he does any other of his created beings. lie
told them further if they were christians and their
employers used hard words to them, to remem-
Der that soft answer turneth away wrath. He
believed the white people of Virginia loved the
colored people and the colored people the white
people There were ties of affection which
could not be easily severed. They prefer col
ored labor. He had seen the good feeling ex-
istng between them on the occasion of his visits
to the Tredegar Works and the tobacco factories.
''On the subject of politics he had only to
tell them to lean on the Saviour as the only hope
Of salvation, and vote according to their coneien-
t. ms convictions of right without regard to the
opinions or directions of anybody He would
forfeit his selfrespect he attempted oinfuence
the vote of any man. He hoped none of them
were foolish enough to expect land to be given
them, and earnestly counseled them to save
money and buy land He also impressed upon
them the Importance of having clean houses, Of
sending their children TO school regularly, and
of taking more intelligent view of religion, ad-
ding that religion does not consist in shouting OF
in mere feeling of joy, but in something higher
more ennobling and enduring"
1t is to be regretted that General Howard
could not have instructed his officers 1--WE mean
the officers of Freedmens bureau, who received
their appointments from hin) to have thus talk
cd to the negroes from their advent into the
Southern States But instead of such advice
being given the very reverse has been the case
ia many instances.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-25
CHARLOTTE MARKET, August "a, 1868
CORRECTED BY STENHoUsE, MAcAULAY g.

CORRECTED By STENHOUSE, MACAULAY q 20.
Cotton-The market continues dull, and'prces re-
main unchanged. We continue last weeks quo
tations, p 20 274 cents for mddling, including tax
Sales for the week y bales.
Flour-The market is well supplied. We quote at
S.. % to $3.50 per sack from wagons
Wheat $1.75 to 81. 10 per bushel.
Corn in demand at 81 IS to 81 80 per bushel from
wagons. Peas nominal Oats 90 cents.
Country Bacon, hog round. n.demand at 1s4 to 10
cents: Baltimore Bacon sides l94 TO 20 cents from
stores; Lard 90 to 81 cents.
Fresh Butter % to SO cents Chickens Is 10 %
cents Eggs l2l cents.
Liverpool Salt, standard weight, S2.75 TO 2-S5
per sack; Syracuse Salt, light weight, is offered
cheaper.
Baggns, per yard, Is to 80 cents.
Corn Whiskey and Apple Brandy 50 TO $3.50 per
gallon.
Molasses IS cents to 81. % per gallon by retail.
Manufactured Tobacco dull at 40 cents TO 81 per
pound-accordipg TO quality.
Dry Hides scarce at Is to lG cents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-25

SOUTH CAROLINA LEGIsLATURE.-The
House passed bill putting negroes in the State
on an equal footing with the whites-negro
members demanding right to Hotel tables,
beds and all licensed places Several white Re-
publicans voted against it, declaring that on the
question of race, they must go with their own
color. Seventy sections of the tax law passed
without opposition to-day. The majority was
too ignorant to discuss it. The State is prac-
tically bankrupt, The Governor can raise no
funds
COLUMBIA, Aug. 2O.-A bill authorizing the
Governor to take possession of the assets of the
Bank of the State, to the exclusion of foreign
bond-holders, passed the Senate. The value Of
the assets is nearly half million.
Randolph, negro, introduced Bill author
izing the Governor to take possession Of arms,
batteries and equipments belonging to the State
A Bill organizing State Police-a semi-mili-
tary organization-passed both Houses.
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North Carolina News.

FIRST ON HANp-Nelson Slough, Esq,
Sheriff of the county of Cabarrus, is first on
hand to settle his taxes with the Public Treasu-
er-Raleiyh Sentinel
NARROW ESCAPE FROM PoIsoNING.-The
family of DIR E. T. Ashe, including himself, made
very narrow escape from poisoning on Friday,
OF last week. They were partaking of very
large watermelon, purchased from wagon, in
town, when the Doctor discovered that the melon
had been heavily charged with belladona. For
tunately the poison had only been placed just in
side of the rind, and had not penetrated very
far into the edible portion of the melon. Mrs.
Ashe and the young children who eat of the
heart of the melon were not affected by the
poison, but the Doctor and his son Pickett who
eat of the portion between the heart and rind,
felt its affects all the afternoon.
The melon was one of lot that had been
brought from near the South Carolina line 1t
is supposed to have been charged by the grower
to pay off some thief, and to have got into the
lot sold by mistake. There was enough bella
dona in it the Doctor tells us, to have killed a
large number of persons. Wadesboro Argus.
VIII. CHAR r. RAILRoAD-We learn that
iron is now arriving at Riverside, and some has
reached Sand Hill Depot, for laying the track
from that point westward. In two months at
the tarthest, 1t is anticipated, the road will be in
full operation to Rockingham.--W adesJoro
Argus.
LAND SALEs.-Several tracts of land were
sold this week, and some town property. The
site and grounds of Greensboro Female Col
lege' were sold, under execution, and brought
3,O00-Messrs. Wilson & Shober becoming the
purchasers. d. w. G. Benbow bought the Gar
rett store building and lot for S31 OBS Green's
6oro Patriot.
Bsg Mr. Thos Atkinson, of Wayne, who has a
number of Swiss laborers employed, is we'll
pleased with them. The Rough Notes says that
an order has been sent to Switzerland for large
party, with their families, who are anxious to
inimigrate and who will be located in that county
va 1t is reported that serious and general
row occurred among the loil league negroes at
Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, N. c., on
Saturday 10Th. About five hundred of the
"truly loi' were present on the occasion, but the
origin Of the row is not known. They fought
among themselves with clubs, sticks and brick
bats, and like weapons, and bruised each others
heads and faces, and bodies promiscuously. A
negro woman was knocked senseless with brick
bat and seriously hurt; and negro man, whose
condition was regarded as almost hopeless, was
carried from the field by his friends. The Presi-
dent of the League and all hands present seemed
to be engaged. -PetersJWy Inder.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-25
Gov. Graham,

An enthusiastic democratic meeting was held in
IIillsboro the 18th instant and was addressed by
Hon. VIM \. Graham. y correspondent speaking
Of the speech, says:
''My only object in addressing you, is to call the
attention of all Old line Henry Clay Whigs in and out
of North Carolina, TO the bold and noble utterances
on the occasion, of that tried and true Wing and
patriot William A. Ora ham. In the of q
speech of great carnesness and ability, he reviewed
the state of public affairs and most cmphaticay de-
clared that relief from the unconstitutional op-
preston under which labored depended
upon the election of Seymour and Blair He pro-
nounced Seymour to be, in his opinion, 'Hhe abest
public man in the United States, who seemed
fully to comprehend the situation, and, by his great
ability, large experience and irreproachable charac
ter, emincnty qualified for the office of Pres
dent, and he, himself would prefer him to any other
man." He further declared, ''that there was no
principle contained in the platform adopted by the
great National Convention of July 4th, 1868, which
every old Wing could not and ought not to approve
and adopt"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-25
Mass Meeting at Monroe.

Our friends in Union county intend to have Grand
haIIy at Monroe OH Thursday next, the 9th instant
= publish the following note from the Committee
for public information
AospoE, n C., August 10TH 1868
W. ). 1AfHs, Esq.-Dcar Sir: A Mass Meeting
al inc pemocralc- Conscrvntive party has been APP
POINTED for this place Thursday the 27lh instant
Several speakers have been invited be present to
address he asscmbly-IlOns. \ Boydcn, I S Ashe.
Hov Vance, Judge Osborne J IL Wilson, ESQ. Gen
John Dung. Capt. John Walker and others We
""d respectfully, also, solicit your attendance to
participate with on the occasion, and also TO give
Aolce of the meeting i'll your paper.
Very respectfully, &c,
S. :. MCCAULEY,)
+. l.. WAIT, Committee.
S ii. WALKUP,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-25

WASHINGTON ITEMs.-Gen. Sherman tele-
graphs troubles on the Saline and Solomon
Rivers, caused by the Dog soldiers of the Chey-
enne tribe. Sheridan had gone to the scene of
outrages with plenty of troops.
Gen. B K Smith, of the regular army, is dead.
The Georgetown, Washington and Alexandria
Railroads are still in the possession Of the Re-
ceiver. No trains are running.
A long letter from Hon Amos Kendall de-
clares that the safety of the country requires the
election of Seymour
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-25
Tennessee SYNOD.

The Evangelical Lutheran Tennessee Synod will
assemble in Salem Church. Lincoln County, n. c., G
miles North of Lincoton, on Thursday the oath day
of September, 1868 at 10 o'clock, A. NJ. Those
coming by Railroad must arrive at Lincolnton, either
on Tuesday the 22nd, at II o'clock A. or on
Thursday, the day of meeting, there will be nc
train on Wednesday. When they arrive they will
find conveyances TO conduct them TO the place OF
meeting. All persons, either members of Synod OF
visiting brethren who intend to come by public con-
yeyauce will please write at Lincoln on. imme-
diatey so that arrangements can be made for their
accommodation.
A ]. FOX, Pastor loci.
Linesltsn n. c., August 11th, 1858.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-25

In this City, the 27th ult., Mrs. Rosa Roedger,
wife of Mr. Chas. Roediger, aged 3S years.
Near Charlotte, on the 18th inst Mrs. Jane Ken
nedy, wife of Mr. A. A. Kennedy, aged G2 years
At Cleveland Mineral Springs, on the 18th inst,
Eliza Isabella aged 9 MONTHS daughter of John and
Jane r. Wilkes, of Charlotte.
In Mocksville ON Saturday the 18th inst, in the
I'D year of her age Mrs Frances J. Mumford. Mrs
M. Whose maiden name Frances Talbot) was a
native of Providence, r. and went to Fayetteville
about fftytwo years since. She has resided in
Davie county since the fall of 1916.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-25
Peaceful Sentiments.

It's not a party triumph we seek We are
irving 10 our country from the dangers which
orcrhang it.--Gor. Seynour's ADDRESS.
The election Of Democratic Executive and ma
irtv Of Democratic members to the House Of Repre-
,cnratives would not give to that party organization
the power to make sudden violent changes but it
would serve TO check those extreme measures which
have depored by the best of both political
orcanizations The result would most certainly lead
to that peaceful restoration of the Union and re-es-
Enlistment Of fraternal relationship which the
country desires-Gor. Seymour's Letter Of Accep-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-25
MARRIED..

In this city, the Goth instant, by Rev. E. J..
Meynarde, Mr. W. J. Wiley to Miss Jennie Robson,
daughter of Mr. NJ. w. Robson.
In rutherford county, on the 18th inst, Mr. J. II.
Witllrow to Miss L. d. Sweezy.
In Forsythe county, on the Both ult., Mr. Samuel
Smith to Miss Samantha s Linville Also, on the
10Th, Mr. Irwin Ogburn to Miss Mary Westmoreland.
In Mcdowell county, Mr. Bruce Freeman to Miss
Julia Morris.
In Rowan county, Mr. Eli Wyatt to Mrs. Malinda
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-25
LAND FOR SALE.

AS Commissioner, l offer for sale I02 Acres Of
Land, p miles South of Charlotte the West side Of
Town Creek-all heavily timbered well watered, but
without buildings. The neighborhood is one Of the
best in the county. The rac. adjoins the Lands OF
B. F. Morrow, A. a. N. NJ. Taylor and others. Call
on ID. F. Morrow who win show the Land.
Terms-Part cash and balance in one and two
years. NJ. L. WALLIS, Com.
August "a 1868 IF
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-25
Meeting of Colored Citizens

There will be grand meeting of the colored citi-
zens of Mecklenburg County, on Monday the oath
inst, at o'clock, p NJ at Oates Hall, to organize
a Seymour and BiairSlub. Distinguished speakers,
colored and white, from this and ether States will
address the meeting.
Colored citizens are particularly and earnestly in
vited to attend and see and hear for themselves
We also invite our white fellow citizens to be present
MANY COLORED VOTERS
Aup o. 1868
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-25
An Act to Provide for the Filling of Tacancie.
that may occar IN the General ASSEMBLY.

that may occur IN the General assembly.
The General Assembly of North Carolina do
enact: Section 1. That when vacancy occurs
in the General Assembly by death, resignation
or otherwise, it shall be the duty of the Sheriff
of the County in which the late member resided,
provided the General Assembly shall not be in
session, to notify the Governor of such vacancy;
and in the case the General Assembly shall be
in session when such vacancy occurs, it shall
be the duty of the presiding officer of the House
in which the vacancy occurs, to notify the Gov
ernor of the same, who shall thereupon issue
writ of election to the Sheriff or Sherffs of the
District or County represented by the late MEM
Der, said election to be held at such time as the
Governor may designate, and in such manner as
may be prescribed by law.
Ratified the 18th day of August, A. D., 1868.
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The Legislature.

The Legislature adjourned on Saturday last to
meet again the Sd Monday in November next.
We publish i'll this issue several of the Acts passed
and will publish others hereafter.
At present can't tell what measures were
finally passed at the close of the session In the
House, a resolution adopted giving the seat of
Nr Long white, ofCaswelI, to- negro named Carey
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-25
New Advertisements.

lotion Gins, Hardware, &c-Brcn, Brown & Co.
The bankrupt Law-Vance & Dowd, Attorneys.
Dry Goods, &c.-Brem, Brown & Co.
Land for Sale-M Wallis, Commissioners.
Seed Wheat-McMurray. Davis & Co.
hemova'-Hammond & Mclaughlin.
Ldgeworth Female Seminary NJ NJ Caldwell.
land for Sale-G Broom. Assignee.
Inc Southern Hepatc Pills-F Scarr Agent.
Notice-Elias & Cohen
I"Salalis, for sale by Druggist everywhere.
hoArdimg-Nrs. N \ Williamson.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-25

Rsly- From letter from Mr. Deckert, of Hagers-
town, Md, (who visited this section not long since
learn that he will again visit Charlotte about the
1st of September, accompanied by Is 20 persons,
for the purpose of inspecting the lands in this
ton, and probably purchasing. The company will
visit Lancaster District, and learn from the
Ledger that arrangements are being made by the
citizens of the District to give them cordial recep-
ton.
Mr. Deckert says:
'.If our people land am going to bring with me
the best of farmers and the best of men, in visiting
your country met with the proper inducements TO
induce them to purchase land and settle amongst you
it will not be great while until your country will
be pretty well filled up. Many others will follow if
the pioneers" pleased and purchase Your
people mast, if they wish have thrifty, industri-
population, put down their land to the lowest
figure. Remember this, and have your friends act
wisely
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-25

Coon WHEAT-Last week mentioned that Mr.
Robt. f. Mcdonald of Concord had raised % bushels
of Wheat on four acres of land Since then have
received the following note from Mr. Mcdonald:
CONCORD, August 19, 1868.
Mr.. W. J. YArEs-Dear Sir: You will receive by
to-days freight ify-one pounds of Flour made from
one bushel of Lancaster Red Chaff" The wheat was
ground at the mill of r. W. Foard & Sons, known as
phoenix MILL Enclosed | send you certificate
from the miller, Mr. Asa Barnhardt.
Respectfully, ROOT. e. MCDONALD.
PHOENIX MILL Cabarrus co., N. c., Aug. H.
certify that sixty pounds of this Wheat made 81
pounds of Flour. ASA BARNHARDT