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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-02
Congress-.

In the Senate on the 2Sth ult Mr. Doottle
presented memorial from the Conservative citi-
zens of South Carolina against the Constitution.
He said that it was an able paper, temporarily
written, and asked its reference to the special
consideration of the judiciary Committee.
A bill was introduced extending the time for
the completion of the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Also, bill reducing the interest on the public
debt
The bill for the admission of Arkansas was
taken up. Mr. Drake opposed admission until
the Fourteenth Article became part of the
fundamental law, maintaining that twenty ght
States were required to ratify, and that Ohio and
New Jersey had the right to recall their assent.
He said there was no hurry-we have done with
out these States for seven years and can do with
out them seven months longer. (Sensation.)
Senator brakes movement in opposition to
Arkansas immediate admission excites astonish-
ment. 1t is not known who will follow his lead
The Senate is divided into four parties ON the
subject.
In the House, the Commerce Committee re-
ported bill allowing importations for the West
ern States to be appraised and paid at destinaz
ton, creating the Ohio, Illinois and Missouri
Collection Districts, and making Chicago, Gin
cinnati and St. Louis ports of entry, was passed
&c to Ga.
Mr. Chanler, Democrat, offered the following
resolution, which was referred to Committee
in order to get rid it:
''Resolued, That all inhabitants of any State
or Territory of the United States other than the
people aforesaid, who may now hereafter exer-
else the right of suffrage do so on suffrance,
under the franchise granted by the white race,
who may lawfully hereafter for good cause shown
at any time, revoke the privilege or privileges
so granted to the mixed races of African or
Asiatic descent"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-02

In this City, on Sunday 3lst May, Mrs. Elizabeth
M. Wriston, aged y years. She was native OF
Fayetteville, but for As years resident of Charlotte
As consistent and exemplary member of the Meth
odst Church for 80 years. she adorned the pro-
fesson of christianity and the hour of her dissolution
found her ready for the summons 10 depart.
"Thou art gone to the graye-but we will not deplors
thee:
Though sorrows and darkness encompass the tomb,
Thy Saviour has passed through its portal before thee
And the lamp of his love is thy guide through the
gloom"
Her funeral services will take place at the Meth
odist Church this (Monday) afternoon at o'clock.
In Ireden county, the 10th ult, of consumption,
Miss Mary c. L. Donaldson, aged 232 years She
had been q member Of the Presbyterian Church Of
Centre for seven years and vas sustained by the
hopes of the gospel in her last moments. Her loss
is great affection to her father, John Donaldson,
and a large circle Of relatives. Her mother was re-
moved by death two years ago, in consequence Of
which the charge of the family fell into her hands,
including an infant. The duties thus arising she
performed with assiduity.-CoM.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-02
N. C. Medical Society.

This Society (Which is incorporated by the
State) met in Tarboro last week The following
officers were elected for the ensuing year:
President-Dr E. Burke Haywood, Raleigh.
Vice Presidents-Dr Thos E Wilson, Warren;
DR. c Murphy, Duplin; DR. P P Pearce, Hall
fax; DR. Locke of Rowan
Orator-Dr R H Winborne, Chowan
Secretaay-Dr Thos. f Wood, Wilmington
Treasurer-Dr W Jones, Tarboro'
The next annual meeting will be in Salisbury
on first Wednesday in May, 1869
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-02

SINGULAR PHENoMENON.-We were shown by VIM
u bryan Esq. sprig of nut-grass which had grown
Through small stone about the size of a partridpe
egg. Mr. Bryan has the and grass at his office
where II can be seen by any who has any curl
"~lty that way. We would enquire of the Star il
New Hanover can beat this ?--feWben Journal Com
a,rrcs.
We don't know whether the Star can beat it or not
hut there was once a Blacksmith living in Fayettc-
vile who could beat the story, if not the grass He
SAID he gathered the nut grass roots and ALL from
Ms garden and placed it in the forge-fre and con
~ued II to ashes. But next day, after the shop had
been closed l. hours, he astonished to find that
She grass had sprouted from the spot where the fire
md been. He finally killed it by keeping up the fire
1Iy and night
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-02

THE HOMESTEAD CORRECTION.-Cpo pom re-
Election we are satisfied that We were mistaken
in statement in the last paragraph of the ed-
torial article OH the Homestead in our last. The
principle decided in the case referred to is that
State 1nsolvent laws only hold good as between
citizens of the same State. \ prospective Home
stead will hold good in all cases, it sets apart
a separate and distinct property. What We said
about the exemption of the wites property only
operating prospectively must be understood as
only applying to her personal property, as her
real estate has always been exempt from execu-
ton and sale for the husbands debts.-Sais-
bury North State.
We copied the article alluded to above in our last
ISSUE and insert the correction matter of infor-
ma ton.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-02
Canton.

We satisfied from what We have seen and heard,
that the surrounding country, and in fact the whole
State, is filled with professed Agents, eanvassers,
&C., all trying to get money from the people for
various objects. We think the people being
swindled, and advise them to be cautious We
do not say Or intimate that every who is travel
ing about agent canvasser is swindler-
we know that there some honest, responsible
engaged in the business-but we do believe there are
many mposters and cheats If people not ac-
quanted with the individual who solicts their money
patronage, let them make dligent inquiry before
investing or giving their names.
Besides this, the country is flooded with circulars
and letters from the North making all sorts of pro-
positions for the purpose of obtaining money from
the credulous. Some people surprised that they
get circulars, and wonder how their names were
known away off at the North. We can explain it,
The bogus concerns which make tempting and ex-
travagant offers, manage to get Southern papers and
copy every name they in them. The late publ
catSn giving the of every county officer in this
State will afford the sharpers excellent opportu
nifty to send out their trash and false promises
Very often they write to the publishers Of Southern
papers for specimen copies. We have such letter
now before US; but send specimen copies of our
paper unless 50 "a years subscription accompanies
the order and then viii not send it if we have
to suspect that the OBJ ect is to get the
contained in it for swndlng purposes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-02

In this county, on the 9th ult., by b. H. Garrison
Esq, MIR Robert F. Carter to Miss Catharine Carter
In Rowan county, the 2lst ult., Mr. James r.
Crawford to Miss Sallie Heilig, daughter of Caleb
Heilig, Esq.
In Hisboro, on the Goth ult., Mr. George N. Watt
Of Raleigh, to Miss Mary A. Jones.
In Forsythe county. on the Sd ult, Mr. ]. T. Lock
hart to Miss Eliza Little, daughter Of Elisha Little
formerly Of Arson county.
In Arson county, on the Goth ult., Mr. Tristram T.
Caraway to Miss Sarah Horne
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-02
CITY BOOK STOR e,
And News Depot,

3 door. aboue r. W. De,rey d. Cos Bank.
We have on hand and are Constantly receiving ell
kinds of BOOKS; Writing, Wrapping. Drawing,
Tissue and Wall PAPER; Pens, Inks, Pencils, En-
veopes States, Printing and Visiting Cards Pictures
and Picture Frames, Photograph Albums, Stero-
scopes and Views, Baskets Looking Glasses, Walking
Canes Chess Draft Men and Boards; and in fact
everything kept in
First Class Book Store,
Which we offer at q reasonable profit, at wholesale
and retail
Newspapers & Magazines.
In addition to our stock Of Books, &C., We receive,
daily Northern Newspapers Of all kinds containing
the latest news and all monthly Magazines with
Fashion Plates.
Music.
Remember our Catalogue Of Music; any piece Sc
lected viii be ordered and sold at Catalogue prices
~ We will make special orders for anything In
our line that may not have on hand.
Give us a call before purchasing elsewhere.
May rs, 1868. JOHNSTON EDalolI
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-02
Washington Items.

President johnson, in replying to Gen. Town.
sends application to be relieved from the per.
plexities of the War Office, said he had no new
orders to issue. lie had issued orders some
months since.
The business of the War Office had ceased
1t is believed that Seward, Randall and Nc
Culloch will soon retire from the Cabinet 1t
is asserted positively that MeCulloch will retire
on the LIST of June
Stantons son has resigned his clerkship in the
War Office. TWho cares
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-02
CASTOR County.

We spent Il couple of days at Dallas last week, it
being the week of CASTOR County Court, and were
pleased to meet many of old friends and patrons
who paid us arrears promptly and cheerfuy. We
attend the Courts for the purpose of collecting What
is due us, (not for the purpose of soliciting subscri-
bers.) and gratifed to say that we have al
ways been successful, notwithstanding the apparent
scarcity of money. We have list of good paying
subscribers in CASTOR, and think safely
say that we have not lost $50 in the county within
the past ten years.
The people of CASTOR are unpretending, but they
are generally honest and hard-working and are as
Intelligent the citizens of any county in the State.
They have gone to work in earnest for the purpose
of repairing their shattered fortunes.
The wheat fields between Charlotte and Dallas look
well as them. Wheat is out
danger until harvested, but, if nothing happens,
cannot but think there will be good crop.
On the road between Dallas and Stoves Factory we
old man Mr. Robert Beard) and his wife in the
field Eoeing Mr. Beard age is % years and his
wfe91. We are informed that he walks every Sunday
three miles to Church. If such old people as these
can make living by work, is it not a shame for
young to be wasting their time in idleness and
talking about ''hard times"
The Gold Mines of Castor five Sky being
worked by native and Northern capitalists, and are
yielding handsome profits, and spreading some
money among the people All enterprises of the sort
necessarily benefit the community in which they are
located. No county in the State has richer mineral
resources than CASTOR.
Business in the village of Dallas is rather dull,
there being but four FIVE stores open. There
two Hotels i'll the place-one kept by Jonas lof-
man, large three-story brick building, and the
other by Uriah Matthews-both excellent houses.
We have always stopped with Mr. Matthews, and we
truly say that he keeps good table as we
ever North South. That is saying good
deal, but it is true. We stad with him nearly two
days last week and he charged for eursef and horse
only S375--his regular rates. We mention this
merely to let Hotel Keepers how cheap board is
| In an interior village Everything the table
that we usually in City Hotels, except ice cream,
ana we don think much lost by the absence of
! that article.
We know of no section of the State that has better
prospects for prosperity than CASTOR Mecklenburg,
Lincoln. Union, Cnbarrus and Iredell counties. If
the people will continue the energy and industry they
are now displaying. the day not far distant when
this section will indeed be the garden-spot of the
! South.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-02
CHARLOTTE MARKET, June 1, 1858.
CORRECTED BY SrEsHousE. MAcAULAY & Co

During the past week only 81 bales of Cotton ere
sold in this market the basis of ga % cents
tax paid) for middling, closing firm Saturday at
the outside figure.
Flour 1926 TO $3.50 per sack from wagons-as to
quality.
Corn firm at S1.3l3 TO S1.33 per bushel; Peas
81. 80 to Sl.53-scarce; Oates 60 to G5 cents
Wheat 81. so to 81. 20
Country Bacon LIT to Il! cents, hog round, from
wagons; Baltimore Bacon sides 1s4 to 20 cents from
stores; Lard 20 to 22t cents.
Fresh Butter % cents; Chickens 80 TO 90 cents ::
Eggs 10 to l2a cents.
Liverpool Salt 81 30 to $500 per Jack
Corn Whiskey and Apple Brandy by tae barrel,
So. 35 TO 81 per gallon.
Molasses IS cents to 81 per gallon by retail.
Manufactured Tobacco 80 cents to 81 25 per pound.
Dry Hides II. to Is cents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-02

a STREAK OF LUCK The Newbern Journal
of Commerce makes the following statement
We hope it is true and that our friend Pearce
will live long to enjoy it.
Our respected townsman, W. II. Pearce, Esq
was fortunate enough % years ago to rescue from
drowning, at Bridgeport, Conn, a Hollander
named Iondz Yonchsien. For more than 22
years neither rescuer or rescued has heard of each
other. Last night Mr. Pearce learned that he
whom he had saved was dead and had bequeathed
to him large estate of real and personal property
in Brazil
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-02
Latest News.
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, May 29.-The bill for the admission
of Arkansas was under consideration. Mr. Edmunds
moved to recommt the bill, with instructions to the
Judiciary Committee to report bill placing the
State under the newly elected officers and continuing
the military authority, with provision for admission
when the fourteenth article becomes part of the
Constitution. Mr. Edmuns said: GAS soon as the
State was admitted, Congressional power would
cease. The State government would have nothing
to lean upon except the shoulders of the President
General Schofeld was confirmed as Secretary of
War. The confirmation is preambled with a affir-
nation ofthe unconstitutonalty fStanton removal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-02

PROFITABLE FARMING.-A gentleman on
the south side of James River made last year a
crop of tobacco, with his own labor, that of an
old colored man and one horse which was sold a
day or two since by his commission merchant,
at the Tobacco Exchange, for twenty FIVE hun
dred dollars. The tobacco was Of fine quality
Richmond Enquirer.
The above shows what industry and skill will
i.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-02
NEW STOCK.
EIVED AT INSECT & MAXWELL's

JUST RECEIVED AT NISBET MAXwELL's,
choice lot of Tobacco Cigars and Snuff
Sugar. Coffee and Molasses-all grades,
Choice Green and Black Tea,
Brandy Peaches, Pickles. Preserves, Jellies,
Canned Fruit, Salmon, HOLSTERS and Oysters, -
Toilet Soaps, Perfumery, Flavoring Extracts, sc.
fresh supply of Egg and Soda Biscuits,
At NISBET & MAXWELLS
June l. 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-02

gs25@ The New York Day Book IA democratic pa
per- says that if the Ku Klux Klaus not abo-
ished the party will be ruined and defeated in the
next Presidential election. Of course secret politi
cal societies will prove the ruin of any party that
fosters or encourages them. The ''Union Leagues
will eventually kill the Republican party. As twas
with know-Nothngism, SO it will be with all other
secret political cOnclayes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-02
NOTICE.
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA /
Mecklenburg County.

1t appearing to the Justices who constitute the
Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County
aforesaid that q SPECIAL TERM of said Court, for
the trial Of Criminal Causes is required for the pub
lie interest," 1t is therefore ordered by said Justices,
that Special Term Of said Court in accordance with
the act Of the General Assembly Of 1SGG-67, pro-
ridng for such Court be held at the Court House in
Charlotte the Sd Monday in June, 1869. Jurors,
witnesses Il parties interested prosecutors de-
PENDANTS, are notified to attend
Nav 25 1868 WIN. MAXWELL, e. G. G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-02
Emigration. &c.

On our second page will be found article from
IT," Greensboro Patriot the subject of emigration,
stating that North Carolinians are leaving the Cen
tral part Of this State and going to the North West,
being induced to do 50 by the glowing promises of
I*nd owners i'll that section. Our friend of the
Patriot says he scarcely knows what to say to stop
his emigration. We suggest that all the papers of
ia" State stop talking politics, and devote Of
'irir time and space towards assisting in developing
t!," fine resources of North Carolina. Instead of
C." couraging the people with gloomy pictures Of the
political suation let all unite in effort produce
good feeling energy and industry among people
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-02
From the Wadesboro Argus, 18th.
Attempt to Raise an InsurrectiOn

On Saturday last Reuben Medley and Vincent
Medley, (colored, } father and son, former slaves
of Joseph Medley, Esq, were arrested and had
an examination before Jno. Broadway and Nj.
p Mask, Esqs., and committed to Jail by them,
upon charges Of attempting to raise an lnsurrec-
tion and making threats to kill certain persons,
one of whom, their old master, Mr. Medley, was
particularly mentioned.
From the evidence, it appears that Reuben
preached the subject at Lcyal League meeting,
and tried to induce one or two white persons to
join with him and Vincent. They refused and
one of them Calvin Davis, warned him to
what would be the consequences if he persisted
in his efforts. Subsequently another League
meeting was held, at which negroes only were
invited to be present. MIR Davis, hearing of it,
and suspecting mischief, went to it, and heard
Reuben unfold his plans for his colored brethren
to join with him Sin raid on old Joe Medley
and other secesh-to kill them and divide their
property" MIR D. again warned Reuben, but
he still persisted in trying to get volunteers to
join him, and seeing that therowould probably
be mischief DONE MIR d. instantly informed Mr.
Medley who, through the Sheriff, had Reuben
and his son arrested A large number of wit
nesses were examined both white and black, and
their evidence, We learn, was very strong against
Reuben and Vincent The magistrates commit
ted them to jail % await trial at next court.
Our Jail still being in ruined condition they
were sent to Union county
A great deal was said the latter part of last
and the'frst of this week, relative to this case,
some of the reports exaggerating 1t into an IN
surrection of great proportions an attack
had been made on Dir Medley, and that he had
killed one or more of the attacking party. The
above are the facts. We get our report from
one OF the committing magistrates.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-02

THE LA CROSSE DEMoCRAT-This paper
is doing the South great deal of damage-it
there is anything offensive to the whole Northern
people that he can utter he always does it. lie
goes to extreme lengths that well Informed
Southern man can justify. He is destined, We
fear, to sow dissension in our ranks by his over
jealous advocacy of the claims of one man as the
candidate of the Democratic party and his viru-
lent abuse OF all others. We can hardly take up
Radical paper in which We do not see extracts
from Pomcroy Of character calculated to make
the South and its cause most unpopular with con-
sentative men of the North, who must be gained
over to the support of the Democracy if We wish
to beat Grant Such man is very danger
Gus to our cause, and We think the Southern press
should rebuke rongh scribbler, whose course
is such that the Radicals regard him one oftheir
best allies This man Pomeroy may be Demo
crat-but his course il just such as we should ex-
pect from man wh0I, heart Is against us, and
who, under the treacherous guise OF friendship
for the South is doing us more injury than al
most any open enemy.-NorfoM Journal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-02
Office N. G. Railroad Company

COMPANY SHOPS, n. c., May 28th, 1868.
Visitors to commandments of Colleges Schools
on the line or within reach Road viii be passed
to and from for one fare
Tickets must be purchased from Station Agents,
Conductors collect fun fare from ALL
JAMES ANDERSON,
June ], 1863 I'm. Superintendent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-02
NOTICE.

In connection with my Grocery Store Opposite the
Presbyterian Church) have fitted up Workshop,
where am ready to do any jobs in my line, such
Re-Painting and Re-Trimming Buggies and Car
riages, repairing Sofas, DE.
keep for sale Family Groceries of all kinds.
w. s. WEARN.
June l. 1868 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-02
New Advertisements.

deduction in Dry Goods-Barringer, Wolfe & Co.
New Stock Just Received-Nisbct s Maxwell.
dissolution Notice-A Brenzer and ii Is Peters
Price List-Buxbaum & Lang.
= e. Railroad-Iames Anderson, Superintendent
NptIcc-W Wearn
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-02

THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER TO BE DIVERTED
FROM ITS PRESENT CHANNEL.-The people of
Mobile are just now excited over most stupen-
dous project, which is nothing less than to dig
new bed for the Mississippi through Bayou
Manchac, so as to render Mobile instead of New
Orleans the main port at the outlet of the Father
of Waters. 1t is urged on behalf of the scheme
that it will virtually do away with the levee sys
TEN and so relieve the pressure of the great
river that the fears of crevasse need no longer
exist.
The New Orleans papers are violently opposed
to the enterprise. The proposed river route
they say is exclusively within the boundaries of
Louisiana, and the people of that State will never
consent that any such dangerous experiment
shall be tried with her territory and her streams.
Besides, it is stated that it could only be accom-
plshed by the sacrifice of all the low lands in
Louisiana below Baton Rouge, including larger
body of valuable land than can be found in the
whole State of Alabama.
St. Louis is expected to furnish most of the
capital to carry out the plan. Nothing daunted
by the Wig orous protest of their New Orleans
neighbors, the Mobiians are actively moving
in the matter, and seem to be thoroughly in
earnest.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-02

ST LOUIS, May 28.-Mr Benton's statue was
unveiled to-day by Mrs Fremont. Gen. F. p.
Blair spoke on the occasion, and gun was fired
for each of Benton's thirty years in the Senate.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-02

ET Gen. Candy has postponed the Municipal cleo
tons in South Carolina, but has dismissed Is of the
Aldermen of Charleston, and appointed others in
their places. These the days of Kings.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-02

Second supply of PRINTS-cheapert than ever.
BARRINGER, WOLFE co
Great Reduction of Prices. Give US q call.
BARRINGER, WOLFE co.
June l, 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-02

BISHOP WIGHTMAN.-Ata recent meeting
of the Southern Methodist Bishops in Louisville,
KY the following Conferences were allotted to
Bishop w. NJ. Wightman. His is the fifth dis
trict, and he will preside over the Virginia Con-
ference, at Charlottesville, November 18th
North Carolina Conference, at Statesville, De-
cember I'd; South Carolina Conference, at Alb
beville, December 10th Baltimore Conference,
at Baltimore, March 4th, 1862 Florida Con-
ference, at Jacksonville, January 18th, 1869.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-02
MARKETS.

New YonK, May 29.--Cotton less active--sales of
9 800 bales at 81 cents. Gold 1894.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-02

RE3s The annual commencement exercises NJ Trim
ity College takes place June 10th and 18th. TIL
Hon John Kerr viii deliver the Adlresson the 1otb