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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15

THE PRIsoN-HoRRoRs IN GEoRGIA-Wash-
ington Sept. 1O.-Gen Meade has reported on
the Ashburn murder at Columbus, Georgia, and
relative matters. The report substantiates the
statements published of the outrageous treat
ment Of the witnesses at Fort Pulaski. The
Commandant Of Fort Pulaski, says:
The detectives came to the Fort with the
prisoners in charge, with orders for them to
have the sole control of them. Consequently,
I assumed no authority, except to keep them
secure"
A narrative of sweat boxes shaved heads, and
other tcrrors, follows
Regarding Governor Browns connection with
the affair." Meade says, in effect that he employed
Brown for his legal knowledge and influence with
the people. Brown demanded five thousand
dollar fee This amount under ordinary cir
cumstances, Meade would not have paid, but
he was apprehensive the defence would hire
Brown.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15

FIRST BALE OF New CoTToN.-The first bale of
new Cotton received in this market this season. was
brought i'll Thursday last, the 10Th inst, by Mr.
$ L. Knox of this county, and sold to Stcnhouse,
Macaulay 60, for 81 cents per h.
Mr. }. r. Kindrck Of this county, also brought in
a hale of new Cotton on the same day.
lI.o, Mr. Robt. NJ. Miller (of the firm Of Miller &
Black of this city brought in another bale the
same day, which raised his plantation in
Lancaster District, 8. CT bought by J. Y.
bryce ! Co li}y-the-by, Mr. Miller's plantation,
where this cotton raised, is offered for sale.
1t is Of the finest in this section of country,
aud the tract will be divided to suit purchasers.
1t Is little curious that the first new cotton was
brought i'll by three different farmers the same
dav.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15
Mecklenburg Female College,


REV. A. G. STACY, A. NJ, President
James l.. Jones, a. NJ Professor.
johnson b. Jones' NJ, D., Lecturer.
Prof. G. G. Hensler, Music.
Miss l.. C. Hughes, Literary Branches.
Miss Ida j. Whitaker, Literary Branches
Mrs NJ. +. +. Bioneno, Ornamental Department.
Miss NJ. L. Walsh Primary Department.
A. Bethune, Esq, Steward.
Mrs A. Bethune, Matron.
Next Session opens October LIST.
The best advantages afforded at the lowest rates
possible.
Ekay~ large comfortable Hall is set apart for the
Primary Department. The Teacher having charge
is amiable and accomplished lady.
The established reputation Of the Professor in
Music is guarantee Of success in that Department.
Send for Catalogue giving full particulars.
Address, A. G.. STACY,
Sept II, 1868 Wv Charlotte, N. G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15

Corn IN YoRK.-The corn crops of this Dis
trict are now supposed to be safe beyond perad-
venture. Although the quantity raised will not
be as great as was expected some weeks ago, yet
there will be suflicency for home consumption,
and in the upper sections of the District some
to spare.
Cotton has been seriously damaged by the late
wet weather, and is running too much to weed
The prospects for this crop are not as favorable
as they were few weeks ago before the rains
began YoykrWe Enquirer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15

APpoINTED.-Dr Jobe, Special Postal Agent
for this State, having been detached on service
in Michigan for period extending over forty
days Mr. G.. w Mason, Jr., the efficient Post
Master of this city, has been appointed by the
Post Master General to act in that capacity, du-
ring the Doctors absence.-Ncacbern journal
at { 0DD1PrrP
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15

Ia" The Radical newspapers are joyful. They
have saved one State. Vermont, which never
gave it's vote for Democratic candidate since
the organization of our government remains
ant-Democratic still.
The Republicans claim Connecticut, New
York, New jersey, and such like Democratic
States. We have known people to claim um.
breas that didn't belong to them when clouds
looked threatening, before now!-Portland dr.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15

DEATH OF Hon. THos. Il. SEYMoUR.-Ex-
Gov. Seymour, of Connecticut, died at his resi-
dcnce in Hartford, on the Sd inst, of typhoid
fever, in the Glst year of his age. He was one
of the best, truest men in this country, and the
South may well mourn over his grave. His
hand was never raised against her He was u
National statesman and an ardent patriot
Mr. Seymour delivered the last Annual Ad-
dress at the n. g. University
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15
WASHINGTON, Sept. IL.


Acting Attorney General Ashton decides that
the Quartermaster General, under; the existing
laws, has no authority to allow compensation for
premises used for army purposes South, during
the war. The test case was that of Elliott OF
Tennessee, whose premises were used for hos
pital Under this ruling, similar claims, aggre-
eating thirty millions, on file in the War De-
partment, are ignored.
The advices received here. from the West
from General Sherman Indicate that he believes
that general Indian war is imminent, and that
he is making preparations accordingly. men,
Der of the Indian Peace Commission now IN
Washington does not however, regard war as
so certain. Telegraphic adyices show that the
depredations are committed by small bands OF
Indians and are not made at prominent points.
Commissioner Mix has advices that the Indian
troubles at Fort Tara, Arkansas, originated with
two drunken Indians and lying Quartermaster.
All quiet now.
NEW York MARKET, Sept. II.
Cotton closed heavy-Sales of 600 bales at
26@ to p. Gold quiet at 144i. Bonds active
and strong-general advance.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15

EzSF@ Our friend, Mr. d. y. Sherwood brought us
a cabbage le>t week which measured three feet in
circumference. and which planted after the 1st
Of July. Mr. Sherwood is pretty good gardner, if
he does live in town and spend most CT his time as
mail agent the Railroad.
We are also indebted to our friend, S. Watson
Reid, for some fine watermclons and pears.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15
Railroad Stock for Sale.

As Administrator of Thos. Spratt, decd, l vii
offer for SALE at Lincolnton on Monday of superior
Court next four Shares Of Stock in the WilIn, Char
& Ruth Railroad Co. Terms made known on day
of sale. j. n BIhGERSIAFf,
Sent a. 1868 3wpd Administrator
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15
Sensible.

The Texas Convention has been in session Il
long time, spending the public money to such
an extent that the military commander of that
State has thought it prudent to stop the supply,
which he does in the following note addressed
to the President of the Convention
HEADQ'Rs 9TH MILITARY DISTRICT,
State of Texas, Austin, August p, 1868. !
Sir: | have the honor to acknowledge the re-
ceipt of a resolution of the Convention passed on
the 10th inst, asking my approval OF an addl-
tional appropriation of s25, 600 to defray expen-
scs. The5Convention has been in session about
cighty-fve days, and has expended an appropria-
ton of 100000 The present state Of the
Treasury, the rate at which money is coming in,
and the prospective current wants Of the State,
forbid the appropriation of any more money from
the Treasury for the expenses Of the Constitu-
tional Convention.
The resolution is respectively returned with
out approval.
Very respectfully, ]. J. REYNOLDS,
Brevet Maj. Gen L. S. A., Commanding.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15

Hon. d. J.. SwAIN-At meeting of the
Board of Managers of the American Bible So
ciety held in New York City on the Sd inst a
committee was appointed to draw up memorial
on the death of Hon. David l.. Swain, one of the
Vice Presidents of the Society.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15

HoRR1D-P Philadelphia, Sept SIN the
Northern part of the City, stranger enquired
the direction to a certain street Mrs. Morah
sent her daughter, aged six years, to guide the
stranger. The girl was found in Brick Pond
violated, with arm dislocated and several cuts,
The murderer is at large.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15

MAINE ELEcTIoN.-The State election in
Maine takes places the 14th inst, (Monday.)
In the Presidential years, the State election
in California does not take place until the day
fixed for the choice of electors. Iowa has a
similar law. There will, therefore, be no State
election this year in these States until November
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15
New Advertisements.

New Steck of Groceries Hammond Mclaughlin.
Rcmoyal-W Grier & Co.
Sardis Academy-H Reid, Principal
Necklenburg Female Collegiate Stacy, President.
Notice TO Bidders for covering Church.
Railroad Stock for Sale Biggerstaf, Admir-.
Observation-Disclosures s. Elliott.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15

A rich farmer in France who has grand
daughter twenty years old, has just married an
interesting young creature of nineteen. 10
have grandmother younger than ones self Is
novelty indeed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15
Sept II. 1868.

S. RUFUS JOHNSTON, having purchased the en-
tire interest of j. A. Elliott in the City Book Store,
will continue the business in his own name and in
extending many thanks for such liberal portion Of
patronage, he will take great pleasure in serving all
who may favor him with q call in future.
Sent a. 1868. s RUFUS JOHNSTON.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15

\ VIVID FAIL.-M. X. Bell, better known to fame
rs Miles King Bell, while searching old trunk
slowed away in the garnet of the ''oii Bell house,
Main street, yesterday, found secrctcd i'll it about
$500, 900 in good money of the kind What wind
fall. For the sake of marriageaIlc young ladies,
would state that Miles King Eeil is bachelor
NORFOLK yOuSndl
Does not our friend Of the Journal do .'marriage-
able young ladies' injustice by insinuating that
they after money" We believe it used to be
the that young ladies' of certain classes wanted
to marry in certain circles: but things have changed
and opinions have also changed, and the result is
that sensible young ladies willing to marry a
man they love without regard to money if he is in
dusrious sober and honest In these times industry
worth and merit will win the prize, and not rotten
mushroom, ignorant, imbccile arstocracy. Here
after, every boy and girl, woman and man. must
stand or fall rise or sink, according to their merits
without regard to parentage birth or worldly con-
dtion. We are glad it is So because it is just and
right Give the girls fair chance and they will
prove true in any condition of life. or course,
money is no objection in the estimation of any
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15
RELIGIOUS Notice.

The DAYS meeting at Brevard's Station, tho
Lincolnton Railroad, will embrace the 4th Sabbath
of September. Several Preachers will be present.
Sent IA 1868 c. T.. LAND, Pastor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15
REMOVAL.

We have removed stock of Groceries to that
new and handsome Corner Store "Grays Building"
Corner Trade and Church Street, nearly opposite
the Court House, where, in addition to our choice
stock Of Family Groceries now on hand we will be
receiving in few days very large and carefully
selected stock of good
Family Groceries,
To which most respectfully invite the inspection
of all old, and many customers may be
pleased to call on
We will make it to your interest to give @ call
before purchasing.
Sept IA, 1868 w. W. GRIER & Co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15
NOTICE.

On Saturday. the Goth inst, at the Church of
Sugar Greek, o'clock, p. M, there will be let out
to the lowest bidder tie covering of said Church.
Bidders who wish the job will attend at that time
and place.
VIM H. Robson,
JOHN CHESHIRE, Cu;,,oo
J. NJ. DAVIS,
E. c. WALLIS,
Sept. IA, 1868 2w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15
Meeting of SYNOD.

The Associate Reformed Synod of the South will
meet at WnnsbOro, s. c the third Monday of
September, being the DIST day. Delegates win be
passed to and from Synod over the Char & 5. c.
Railroad for one fare
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15

INCREASE OF THE PUBLIC DEBT.-The
public debt on the first of september, 1867, was
s., 1872 1888 ,3G5, and on the 1st of September
1868, s2.535 ,614,3l4, showing an increase of
81, 1876, 94S during the past year. Taxpayers
will please take notice. W. Journal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15

regard To the registration Of voters, will be found
our first page They are important-sayc them for
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15
Democratic Candidates for CONGRESS-.

let Disirict-David a. Barnes of Northampton.
81 - A. y. Mckoy of Sampson
4lh 9 Sion Ii. Rogers of Wake.
18th - Livingston Brown of Caswel
GiI 8" F.. +. Shober of Rowan.
Ifh Plato Durham of CleaveIand.
! Convention to nominate candidate in the ID
district is to be held at Newborn on the 18th inst
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15

THE NORTHWEsT-By our exchanges we
learn that letters have been received in New
York from prominent men in the Northwest,
giving assurance Of the fine prospect of success
Of Seymour in Indiana and Illinois.
What else can we expect? The Northwest is
an agricultural country and pays its taxes with
out any return. 1t is we'll enough for Massa-
chusetts, or Rhode Island, to go into Radicalism
because the life Of the party is protection to man.
ufacturers, and by means Of unequal and I'M
righteous legislation, those States get back ten
dollars for every one they contribute to the ma
tional treasury.
1t is entireiy different with the Northwest,
which gets back nothing. The people Of that
region are not fools, and they will give the best
proof of their sense in November by voting for
Seymour and Blair and against the candidates
of the "party Of high moral ideas,' eternal tax
alton and negro supremacy.
BUREAU OF REF FREED. ABAND. LANDS, }
Udqrs asst. Conn.,, State Of y. t.,
Raleigh, n. c., August 49, 1868
Circular No. 9.
In view of the withdrawal of military juris-
d;ction in this State by reason of the restoration
of civil government, which has been officially
announced, as provided for by the Acts Of Con
orcss, it is hereby ordered, that the authority
heretofore granted to Bureau Officers to adju-
dictate claims arising between whites and blacks
be revoked, and all such cases coming to their
notice, will be transferred to the civil authori-
ties, except where they may be selected as arbi-
traitors by mutual consent Of all parties interested
or where they may hereafter be appointed mag
istrates, in which case they will be vested with
all the powers of the civil laws.
Officers and Agents will henceforth turn their
attention to the general welfare Of the colored
people by encouraging the work of education
counselng and helping them in their civil rights;
assisting them in their bodily wants; devisins
and procuring employment; and aiding them in
all other ways calculated to insure their future
prosperity.
By command of Col. and Brcvet MAJ. Gen
Nason \ Miles
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15

Gs5g> In the first Congressional District, Judge
David A. Barnes has been nominated as the Demo
cratic candidate for Congress-.
9TH CONGRESSIONAL DIsTRICT.-Thc Convention of
the Democratic party of the 9Th District met in
Greensboro on the Sh inst. Livingston Brown, Esq,
of Caswell, nominated for Congress, and VI. S.
Robbins Esq of Randolph, for Hector.
4rH DIsTEIcT.-The Democrats have nominate ed
Hon Sion IL. Rogers Of Wake for Congress, and Col.
Wharton J. Green Of Warren for Elector.
SD DIsrRIcT.-The Democratic candidate for Con-
grcss is \. \. Mckoy, Esq, of Sampson, and J. c.
Dobbin Of Cumberland, for Elcctor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15
Seymour and Blair State Electoral Ticket

Thc Democratic Electoral Ticket for this State
now complete, as follows:
For THE STATE At LARGE
James W. Osborne, of Mecklenburg.
Joseph J. Davis, of Franklin
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15

IMPORTANT TO THE IrBREws.-We call the attcn-
ton of our Hebrew feow-cizens to the following
notice of an important Convention, which clip
from exchange:
a Congress of Rabbits has recently been in SEES
sion in CasScl, IiCssa. 1t attended by Rabbits
from all parts Of Germany, even from Vienna and
Switzerland The object is stated to have been a
solution with which the Hebrew Church has been
thTca tcucd--a conflict between religion and science,
between old rites of worship and modern ones. A
modification of tie forms of sraciitish worship is
pcctGG to result from this meeting
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15
DISSOLUTION.

The firm Of JOHNSTON l. ELLIOTT is this day
dissolv ell by mutual consent All claims against the
firm will be settled by S. r. Johnston.
S. II. JOHNSTON.
Sept II, 1868. J. A. ELLIOTT.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15

SHADE TEEEs.-The Fall is the season for trans
planting trees and sllrubbcry, and urge pro-
perry about the city to provide better shade
trees for different portions Of the city where they
are now much needed. Just aft ter the sap ceases to
flow III October, trees arc better suited to removal
than at any other time of the year
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15

Es.gF" Two murdered in Sampson county
last week. On one night negro man, who had
joined the Democratic party, called to his door
by some unknown and shot through the heart.
few nights afterwards the vice president Of the
radical league shot and killed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15

For TIE DISTRICTS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-15
Partizan Bitterness.

The growing tendency to extreme partzan bitter
| ness (says the Wilmington Starr which daily de-
velopes itself in the present campaign, is to be
GREETED by all who have the peace of society and the
good of the people at heart. The mere partizaa is
not valuable member of society at any time-least
of all in times like these We glad to see so in
fucntial journal as the Raleigh Sentinel urging
moderation and patience in this respect. We adopt
the language of that paper well expressing our
views.
We have counsclled moderation and prudence
among the Democrats and Conservatives Violent
harsh and bitter speeches, however popular they
good The worst in the land never fail to rally
around them bad men, at least, when they are vio-
lently assailed There is a feeling in human nature
which pties, then supports, the worst men,
when they regarded as being prosecuted Equal
ly injurious hasty, bitter, violent newspaper
articles
The issues now before the people are too grave,
arc fraught with too serious consequences, to be
biased or affected by violent temper vndictiye
1t is time for every to keep cool and to
play tie and the patriot. All sinister, selfish
mere partizan feelings should be laid aside. Scram-
biz fer office should be tabooed and ignored by every
Democrat and Conservative, and the unbiased voice
of the people, and the real peace and prosperity of
the country, should coatrol all movements.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1868-03-14
FURNiTUREWA ROOM

7 FOTCINi ! OTlE FfAThC TlOSlV
Picture Frames of ev-
kind. size or Quality, kept
on hand and made to order,
Looking Glasses, Looking ulass
Plate and Pictures. We you'd call at
tenton to our large stock Of Cotins, con-.
sisting Of Pine, Whitcwood, Cherry,
Chestnut and Black Walnut, any
one ofwhich We can furnish in
three hours time, trimmed
in any style TO suit.
Metallic cases of any kind procured in
three hours time.
Feeling confident tina! with liberal pat
ronage, we shall be alb lie to keep up a First
Glass establishment, we appeal to the peo-
pie of ElA county, to say if it is not better
to keep their money in circulation at home
than to send it off to the cities where if they
buy but little thoy are sure to get cheated
and pay good rourd sum into the bargain
Then let your motto be, never buy away
| from home what can be had just as cheap a
home, and the cheapest place TO buy Furni
tire in Western Pennsylvania is at II. II
Thomas Ware Rooms, Excelsior Building
corner of Main and Depot streets, Ridgwoy
Elk county Pa.
Oct. 81, lS67-ly. II. II THOMAS.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1868-03-14

A IL orders for Stoves and Hardware
N will be promptly attended to as soon
as received. NJ the
1867 st. MARY'S HARDWARE STORE.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1868-03-14

Stated meetings of Elk Lodge wi be
held Tuesday evening, on or before the full
moon of each month, once every t%o weeks
thereafter. J. X. WHlTM0RE, Sec'y.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1868-03-14
3 E 4 / { S
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poricuce as the best test OF its usefulness.
Ii is pronounced by Farriers, and all who
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er used. This EmbrOcation has been put
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] send it forth as the grand remedial agent
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Many remedies have been offered to the
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A judicious and really useful composition
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This embrocation was extensively used
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The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1868-03-14

OAUTIO N.-NOtice is hereby
I given that on Feb. 18th. purchased
of Charles IIaut l cook stove, one coal
stove, l large table. l dresser, and have
left them with said iIaut on lean only
Feb. 22-3t. MARTIN SOkG.
The Elk advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Elk Co., Pa.) 186?-1868, 1868-03-14
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