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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-04
The Pay Question.

The proceedings of the Convention show that the
Public Treasurer of this State, Mr. Battle, has de-
cided that he cannot consistent with his obligations
now in the Treasury.
We have much confidence in Mr. Battles judgment
and disposition to do right but regret that he de-
cided not to use the money now in the Treasury to
pay the expenses of the Convention for if that
is not used, special tax will be collected from
able to pay additional taxes at this time. In fact
few members have shown a disposition to force the
Convention to levy tax to defray its expenses
to cast much odium on the body as possible. But
we do not believe that such feelings influence Mr.
Batte-he is ready to perform his duty when he is
satisfied that he will be justified by law and his obi
cations as public officer. This disposition is mani
tested in the concluding portion of Mr. Battles COM
muncation to the Convention, follows:
In respectfully declining to obey the order of this
Convention beg leave to assure them that nothing
but a strong of duty could induce to take
an antagonstic position towards them. In all cases
practicable il will give me great pleasure to cooper
with them, and to give all the aid in my pow
towards furthering the best interests of the State
The Convention has requested Gen. Candy to issue
order to Mr. Battle, requiring him to pay the
members with the money in the Treasury.
In the meantime the Convention passed resolu-
ton borrow thousand dollars to meet present
demands.
The Conventions of South Carolina and Florida
have authorized the levying of a direct tax to pay
their expenses.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-04

In Cabarrus county, on the 2lst ult., by Rev. Jno.
+. Pressly, Mr. s. {. Fullham to Miss Elizabeth j.
Pope
In Union county, on the Odd ult., by J. NJ. Reid,
Esq, Mr. w. A. Biggers to Miss N. J. Reid
In CASTOR county, on the l6th ulL, Mr. Abram
Howser to Mrs Elizabeth Willis.
In Wadesboro, on the 2Sth ult, Mr. Stephen Thread
gill to Miss Mary Z Willoughby
In Catavba county. on the 10th ult Mr. Henry III
Crowson, formerly of Wadesboro, to Miss Emma
Cobb
In Lenoir, C, on the 18th December, by Rev r.
n. Davis, Mr. j. L.. Halle of Camden, s. G , to Miss
Mary V. Hamilton.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-04
A Murder Trial.

The Statesv:lle American gives the following notice
of trial which took place at Iredel Superior Court
week before last
"a Court of Oyer and Terminer. Judge Ship pre-
siding, opened for the county of lredell, at this
place, Monday of last week. The case of Thomas
Dula, charged with the murder of Laura Foster, was
called on Tuesday. More than a hundred witnesses
were summoned by the State, most of whom were
present and their examination occupied three days.
The Solicitor, Mr. W. P Caldwell, was aided by
Messrs. Boyden and Clements and the accused yes
defended by Gov. Vance and Messrs. Furches and
Allison. The pleadings began Friday afternoon and
were concluded the following evening, when the
Judge gave his charge and the went to the Jury.
The murder was committed in the county of Wilkes,
some eighteen months ago. where the parties resided
and the trial removed to lredell and, at the follow
ing term of Superior Court, Dula was convicted
and sentenced to be hanged. An appeal was taken
to the Supreme Court and trial granted.
The Jury retired and in short while returned
with verdict-"Gmify' Dula was sentenced to be
hanged on the second Friday in February. An ap-
peal then applied for and granted to the Supreme
Court in session; with little hope, however, for
a new trial The prisoner ably defended by his
counsel. The address of Gov Vance to the Jury
ingenious eloquent and distinguished for legal lore
of the highest grade but failed to inspire the minds
of the Jury with reasonable doubt"
The Salisbury North State gives the following
statement of the case:
Thomas Dula, young man of about twenty-five
years age, is charged with the murder of Miss
Laura Foster. And Ann Melton is arraigned
cessory. 1t appears from the evidence that in May
1866 Laura Foster from her bed in her father
house, about hour before day, and taking her
fathers horse, which tied that night near the
door, travelled some few miles road to place TO
which the horse tracked, and which her
body was subsequently found in the woods. Dula
and Mrs. Melton were absent from their homes the
night on which Laura Foster left her fathers and
were seen next morning in the neighborhood of the
place where the body of Laura Foster was found
buried 1t is charged that Mrs Melton was jealous
of the attentions paid Laura Foster by Dala, and
therefore aided and abetted in the murder The in
cidents, as developed before the jury were of the
most thrilling character"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-04
Washington Items.

The Supreme Court is equally divided in the
case of John K. Elgees administrator, plaintiff,
In error, and affirmed thereby the judgment of
the lower court, with costs This case involved
the virtue Of pardon in restoring property.
The case came from the United States Court of
Missouri where Elgce's administrator sued the
Treasury agent for cotton seized in Louisiana
The President has nominated j. Ross Brown
Minister to China; VIM. d. Bishop of Connec-
ticut, Commissioner of Patents; and Thos. Price
of New Jersey, Consul General of Havana.
The bill regulating impeachments provides
that two-thirds of the Senate may suspend the
accused during his trial.
T. H. Harmon, Bureau agent, who stole a
sum of money at Lake Providence, La, has been
arrested at Charleston and goes to New Orleans
ironed. Most Of the money was recovered, and
will be refunded to the proper claimants.
The Supreme Court to-day decided that in
case of necessity the captain of vessel can sell
her in foreign port
Mr. Hubbard introduced in the House on Mon
day joint resolution, (Which was referred to the
committee on appropriations fixing the compen-
sation of Senators, members, and delegates to
Congress, from and after the 4th of March, 1868,
at 1000, and mileage at the rate of ten cents
per mile; provided that the compensation of the
Speaker be $1,000 per annum.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-04
New Advertisements.

Agricultural mplements-Brem Brown Co.
Public Sale-T Neal, Guardian
Potatoes, Clover Seed, &c-Carson l. Grier
Boots and Shoes-B Smith Co.
Piano Tuning and Repairing-Edward Voerre
Plsgah School-Rev BOyce, PRINCIPAL
Land Plaster-Worth & Daniel, Wilmington, N
Shaffer, Attorney at Law.
Land Agency-D Courts and Gen J d Imboden
Liquor Licenses Harris, Mayor.
h0SaaaIsIA Blood Medicne-For sale by Scarf
and IL McAden, Druggists.
Dry Goods and Observation-Disclosures, Wolfe & Co.
Produce and Commission Merchant-W w Ko,cb;r
Winnsboro, S. 8
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-04

AN ATTEMPT TO ESCAPE JAIL.-A ridi-
culous effort YVES made, on Friday night last to
get white man, named John Station, confined
in Jail here, (awaiting the action Of the authori-
ties of Union for his transfer to that county to
be tried for some minor ohence,) out without the
proper papers. On the night mentioned his
wife, very young woman, and her brother, were
allowed to visit him. While the jailor was alb
sent an effort was made to remove Stations beard.
His wife then effected an exchange of clothing
with him. sufficient it was thought for him to
pass for her. All being ready the jailor was
called to let the ,eife and her brother out of the
prisoners room. AS the female passed out into
the light the jailor discovered that she had more
beard than females usually have, although an
efolt was made to hide the face, and said Stop,
John" John did stop, and turning his head
over his shoulder, remarked to his wife, who was
in the room in his Icing toys" Didn't tell
you they'd find me out" and quietly turned and
walked back. After another exchange Of cloth
ing the true Mrs. S. was turned out to go home
and brood over her dsappointment.-W adesboro
A1ysls
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-04

THE SUPREME COURT BIIL.-The New
York World has mastery dissection of the
Ubiquitous BILL destroying the appellate jurisdic-
ton ofthe Supreme Court. Itsays, in conclusions:
ssThis scandalous BILL if passed, will thorw the
McCardle case out of Court, and bar the door
against the entrance of all similar cases. 1t is
the final step in the establishment of absolute
tyranny. The last hope of redress from any
sort of governmental agency is about to vanish.
But as hope sinks in one direction it rises like
an effulgent dawn in another and sets the whole
heavens in blaze In this bill Congress furn-
ishes the Democratic party with rousing cleo
pioneering document which will be borne on the
wings of all the winds to every habitation be-
tween the two oceans. 1t will be scattered
broadcast over all the prairies; it will ascend all
the valleys whose winding streams the workman s
axe has opened to the sun. Wherever in all
this broad land there are voters to be Influenced,
this dying speech and confession of the Repub-
lican party will be read and execrated The
party cenfesses that it is fugitive from justice.
1t confesses that its neck is not safe within the
precincts of a court 1t shuns the face of a
Judge like thief 1t admits that it has MUIR
dered the Constitution. 1t is in fair way to
commit suicide to save itself from the sentence
of the law Its guilty conscience has saved the
Supreme Court the trouble of pronouncing its
condemnation, by anticipating the duty of the
Court and passing sentence on itself"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-04
Bankruptcy.

In answer to numerous inquiries on the subject
(says the Raleigh Standard) would state for the
information of correspondents and others, that the
following exemption is made for the benefit of the
bankrupt, viz:
"Proridcd ho,rcrer That there shall be excepted
from operation of the provisions of this section
The necessary household and kitchen furniture,
and such other articles and necessarics of such bank
rupt the said ASST gnCe shall designate and set
apart having reference In the amount to the family
condition, and circumstances of the bankrupt, but
altogether exceed in value, in any case, the
of five hundred dollars;
And also the wearing apparel of such bankrupt
and that of his wife and children;
And the uniform arms, and eQu pments of any per-
who is or has been a soldier in the militia in
the service Of the United States;
And such other property now is, or hereafter
shall be exempted from attachment. seizure or
levy execution by the laws of the United States;
And such other property not included in the fore
going exceptions as is exempted from levy and sale
upon execution or other process, or order of any
court by the laws of the State in which the bankrupt
has his domicle at the time of the commencement of
the proceedings in bankruptcy, to an amount not ex-
cecding that allowed by such State exemption laws
in force in the year eighteen hundred and sixtyfour
Under the exemption of the State laws the bank
rupt is entitled to the benefit of the homestead act,
ratified February 10TH 1859, which establishes
freehold homestead. to exceed in value five hum
dred dollars. And in addition TO this he is also en-
titled to the usual exemptions provided for in the
Revised code. All these taken together, will amount
10 about twelve hundred dollars.
Ey" In addition to the above remarks of the Stand
ard, will state, the authority of prominent
lawyer, that Judgments obtained in our Courts pre-
vious TO the filing of petition for bankruptcy, must
be satisfied in full out of the property Of the bank
rupt Therefore the necessity of persons filing their
petitions before judgment is obtained against them
In order for bankruptto obtain the benefit ofthe
provisions of the State Homestead law of 1852 he
must have first applied to the County Court and had
the apart by order of the Court and due
notice given The Homestead Act of 1889 pro-
vdes that the Courts of Pleas ard Quarter Sessions
shall, upon the petition of the owner of real estate,
to he laid off and allotted TO the petitioner by
mctcs and bounds homestead not exceeding five hun
dred dollars in value; and it further provides THAT
the homestead house and lot so laid off shall not
be subject execution for any debts contracted
of action arising after the is registered,
except for State and County taxes"
SO, those who have not complied with the State
Homestead Act in this respect, cannot now get the
benefit of it in taking advantage of the Bankrupt Law.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-04
PUBLIC SALE.

Having been appointed Guardian of W. T. Alexan-
der, at the January Term of the County Court, of
Meckienburg, will expose to sale Thursday, 9th
inst, six eight Horses and Mules five or six good
Mich Cows, and other articles necessary to
tion-the property of said w T. Alexander.
A credit of months will be giyen-sale to take
place at j. Morehead Alexandcr's.
T. c. NEAL, Guardian.
February 3, 1868. 4wpI
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-04

saS~ The South Carolina Convention has not vet
done much in the way of forming Constitution
The members have voted themselves 81 per day.
State money! 81 of South Carolina currency worth
about % cents in National currency
Gen. Candy has ordered the State Treasurer to
furnish the funds for paying members but whether
ne Will do II remains to be seen.
IN me Convention several efforts have been made
TO pass resolutions asking Congress to loan the State
none! lor inc reef Oft the people-planters especially
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-04

GEoRGIA.-In the Convention, resolution
was introduced asking Congress to loan the des-
titute planters of the South S30,000,000, to be
secured by mortgage. Seven sections ofthe bill
of rights were adopted.
Gov. jenkins has served notices on Gen. Ru-
ger, Capts Rockwell and Wheaton, that he files
bill in Supreme Court, on the 9TH of February,
enjoining the use Of money belonging to the State
of GEORGIA.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-04
Just in Time!

fine lot of the celebrated early Goodrich"
Pink Eye" and Mountain Potatoes. Also, fresh
supply of Soda and Milk Crackers, Raisins, &C.
Another lot of fresh Glover Seed, and general as
sortment of
TIIORBURNS GARDEN SEED.
Come quick and secure your supplies.
Feb 3, 1868 1w CARSON & GRIER.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-04
Register in Bankruptcy.

We are gratited to learn that additional Reg
ster in Bankruptcy has been appointed for this the
9TH Congressional District Col. A. w. Shaffer has
received the appointment, and is to reside at Char
ot,e. Any in this Congressional District desir
ing take the benefit of the Bankrupt law apply
to either Col. Shatfer AT Charlotte, to Mr. Broad
field at Salisbury.
The appointment of Col. Shaffer at Charlotte will
be of great convenience the people of the surround
ing counties.
The counties composing this Congressional District
are Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus, Rowan, Irede
Davie, Yadkin, Wilkes, Alexander, Catawba, Lincoln
Cleaveand and CASTOR.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-04

B3g~ The Wilmington Star denies the rumor
that the Wilmington & Manchester Railroad is
in the hands of receiver for the benefit of its
creditors" 1t says that Mr. HI. NJ. Drane was
appointed receiver under decree fcourt, giving
judgment in favor of only one creditor, whose
claim amounted to about ten thousand dollars
Mr. Drane he's nothing whatever to do with the
operations of the road. and, when the earn
ings cancel the debt for which he was appointed
receiver the Office expires
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-04

In this county, the 14th ut., Mrs. Mary R.
Siford, wife of D. M. Sifori, aged 80 years, =
months and IA days.
In Statesville the Sd ult., David Foster, aged
66 years.
In Rowan county, on the 10th ult., Mrs NJ E ALI
son, wife of Allison, aged 18 years, months
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-04

IMPORTANT RETAILERs.-A notice from the
Mayor of Charlotte will be found in advertising
columns in regard TO retailing sprituous liquors.
Gen. Candy has left the matter with the City authori-
ties, and persons who want TO retail must apply to
them and give the required bond. Those who violate
the law will be dealt with the City law requires
and Gen. Canby's orders direct. The Mayor is
instructed TO enforce the law.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-04

LAND AGENCY.-We refer the reader to the adver-
\. c.. and Gen. J Imboden of Virginia, offering
their services to sell Lands, Mills, Mines Furnaces,
Watcr-PCwcrs, &c.
Everybody in this State knows Mr. Courts (the late
Public Treasurer of the State) He will act fairly,
and promptly transact any business entrusted to him
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-04

SUDDEN DEATH.-We learn with extreme
pain and sorrow that the Rev. j. P. Morris, of
the South Carolina Conference, died very sud
denly in Darlington yesterday. He was native
of Canada, had but recently joined the Confer
ence, and gave promise of great usefulness
Chera,c AdvyttseT, 25th uh
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-04

REPUBLICAN STATE CoNvENTIoN.-Gov Holden,
Chairman of the Republican State Committee, calls
Convention of the party to meet in Raleigh on We'd
nesday the Goth day of February, 1868 to nominate
candidates for State Offices and to perform such other
duties may be deemed advisable.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-04
Virginia Central Land Agency.

have very recently perfected the organization
necessary conduct the largest scale, the bust
of selling
Lands, Mills, Mines, Furnaces & WaterP Powers.
My partner, Col. r. j. Page, is in charge of our
Office in New York. In Philadelphia and Baltimore,
have Associates of the highest responsibility and
responsibility.
And for the sale of Lands, Mines, &C., in North
Carolina am associated with D. w. Courts, Esq of
Redsye, for many years State Treasurer of N. c.
The facilities this Agency offers for the sale of
Lands are not surpassed in the South In regard 30
Mines of all kinds, have made contracts with par
ties in the cities North of this, who make that branch
of the business speciality, both in this country and
Europe securing to the widest possible field Of
operations and in this city have the aid and ser
vices of that accomplished Mineralogist and Assayer,
Col William Gilham for the prompt analysis Of all
minerals that may be sent to me-thus determining
The value of all mines before they offered for SALE
TERMs:-For selling lands, Ave per cent commits
sion on ell sales actually made but no charge what
ever unless sale is effected For Mines, an addi-
onal contingent fee the subject of contract in each
case and pay fable cut of proceeds of sale.
Reference made to public men generally through
out the State with of whom have the pleasure
of being personally acquainted
Feb. Q, 1868 8m j. y. IMboptS-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-04

ACCIDENTAL DEATH-We are sorry to an
nounce the death of the wife of Mr. Henry Let
son. which occurred on Sunday night, at Ches-
ter, under very painful circumstances. She fell
out of the bed and being quite large woman,
fractured her skull on the wash-board, which
produced instant DEATH orkU,He Enquirer,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-04
Agricultural Implements.

BREM, BROWN e. CO., Agents for r. Sinclair &
Co, Baltimore, will furnish all kinds of Agricultural
Implements at short notice.
February 3, 1868 3w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-04

The Bureau of Statistics reports the number
of immigrants since 1861 at 100000. The
number of inland passengers, not immigrants,
during the same time, was 250, 900,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-04

HORRIBLE DEATH.-The Jail at Oxford, Gran
vile county, was consumed by fire two or three
weeks ago. The Henderson Index thinks there
is now no doubt that the two negroes confined
in the Jail were consumed with it. A fellow
named Cooper, who had been convicted both by
the Superior Court and by Military Commission
for the crime of rape, was one Of the parties 1t
is believed that he set fire to the building He
bars of the windows, and thereby effect his es-
cape But it took too deep hold, and was past
saving, either the prisoners or the house. before
assistance arrived The burning Of the Jail is a
severe loss to the people of Granville just at this
juncture, as it was one of the best in the State.
1t cost, we learn, about $4,000
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-04

gzE~ We learn that +. W. Ahrens of Charlotte, has
been appointed U. S. Commissioner for this Congress
sional District. good selection.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-04

GEN. GRANTS CoNDUcT-The partisans of
Gen. Grant have resorted to every manner of ex-
pedient in order to relieve him from the crush
ing effects of the exposure of his conduct towards
the President of the United States, and his par
ticipation in the trick of reinstating Stanton in
the War Department. All these efforts have
only served to complicate the General more
seriously, and to put him in a position which no
soldier should desire to occupy.
From whom did Gen. Grant receive the ap-
pointment of Secretary of War ad interim; and
who had the power to confer it There is but
one answer possible, because the appointment
could only come from the Executive. Gen..
Grant had no official connection whatever with
the Senate. His relation was exclusively with
the President; and when he clandestinely aban-
doned the Office which the President had voun-
tarily confded to his honor, in order to identify
himself with partisan conspiracy, he betrayed
his trust into the hands of those who contrived
that base proceeding There is no escape from
this conclusion, whatever may be thought Of his
conduct i'll volunteering to give the President
notice and then failing to redeem his promise
Washington National IateHgencer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-04
Lister Brothers
SUPER-PHOSPHATH of LIME.

We have just received q supply Of this celebrated
FRESH BONE SuPER-PHOSPHATE OF LIME,
which will sell such terms must give salts
faction to all
This super-Phosphate is Superior TO any other
Fertilizer contains all the Chemical Elements
necessary to promote the growth Of all
Root Crops and all Cereals,
and is suitable for any soil As compared with
Stable Manure, by trial, side by side OF One Hun
dred Pounds of this Fresh Bone Super-Phosphate OF
Lime with Two thousand Pounds Of the very best
Stable Manure-it win be found that the effects on
the soil will be equal to the first Crop, and
Three Times as Lasting.
verifcation of the analysis of this Fertilizer has
been made by eminent Chemist Of this city, and
found to be as represented
R. II. C0WAN & CO.,
No. 80 North Water Street,
Jan. q, 1858 CIV WLMIxGros, N. c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-04

SHERIFF OF WAKE COUNTY. -We4earn that
Gen Candy has appointed Rufus K. Terrell:
Esq: Sheriff of Wake County, in place of L. H.
Ray Esq, resigned. Standard
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-04
Piano Tuning.

would respectfully inform the citizens of Char
lotte and surrounding country that am prepared to
tune and repair Pianos Violins Guitars etc., at the
lowest rates and shortest notice.
Call at r. F. Davidson's Furniture Store.
Feb g. 1868 1mpd EDWARD VOERGE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-04
Latest News.
THE MARKETS.

At the close of last week, the price of Cotton in
New York and Liverpool still had upward ten
dency, and the market firm and active.