davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07
Raleigh Correspondence of the Democrat:
RALEIGH, Jan. 3, 1868.

| hALElGH, JAN ., 1OOO-
| Mr.. EDIToR:-There is no news of any i'm
portance to write you from the Capitol.
A negro man was murdered here two weeks
ago by U. S. soldier. The affray was caused
by woman. Another negro was found dead,
with his throat cut, at what is known as 'Ram
Cat" A house of Mr. James Dunn citizen of
this county, containing about fifty thousand
pounds of cotton was burned on the night of the
1st inst torch was applied to the house at a
hole in the floor cut for the cats. | have heard
of another case similar, but I forget the name
The petition of Republicans to Gen. Candy
for the removal of the Mayor and Commissioners
of this city, SO far, has not been heard from
The Freedman's Bureau will be continued
here under the command of Gen. n. A. Miles.
The Generals letter to Gen. Howard, urging the
continuance of the Bureau, has been published.
lie uses some pretty strong language. [ think
the Republicans may safely set Gen. Miles down
for Republican of the deepest dye
| The Sentinel Of the 1st says that Gov Holden
has been selected for Governor, and Judge G.
w. Brooks and Col David Heaton for Z. S.
Senator'S l do not attach any Importance to this
rumOr
Business is very dull The universal cry is
money money The fatal mistake made bv the
great mass Of the farmers in planting nearly all
their land in cotton, and but little in corn, has
made many men bankrupts. Every pound of
cotton raised about here cost not less than fiji
teen cents, whereas it has only been worth nine
and ten. In many the cotton will not
bring enough to buy provisions to make next
years crop
Corn is very scarce and selling for one dollar
and fifty cents per bushel now.
In view of all these things great many men
are availing themselves Of the Bankrupt Law
In this District the 4th there has been one
hundred and ten cases, and there will be before
the I'd day of March, the end of the year from
the day the bill was passed, ten times as many
as have already gone into Bankruptcy.
\ Freedmans Savings Bank will shortly be
organized here. Hon. w. W. Holden is Presi-
dent and Col. John L. Dcweese, Secretary of the
Local Board of Directors. Rev. G.. W. Brodie,
colorcd, has been recommended for Cashier.
The Daily Progress has ceased to exist. 1t
has gone the way of all flesh" The editor has
taken himself to Virginia.
Messrs Mills & Hughes have commenced the
publication Of the DAILY Advertiser" It is
'subjcct to the powers that be" neither Demo-
cratic nor Radical What class Of men they ex-
pect support from, am unable to say.
JOuNNJE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07
New Advertisements.

&uartssly Statement of the First National Bank of
Charlotte. and list of Stockholders.
Removal of the Drug Store of kilgore & Cureton.
Notice to DebtorsAR VI Oates < Co.
North State Washing Observation-Disclosures & Houston
Notice 10 Dcbtors--Presson 4 Gray
Dividend of the First National Bank of Charlotte.
Siockhoiders Meeting of the First National Bank of
Charlotte
Administrator Saie-W Hill, Is. CT
.Nexandrlana Aeademy-A Harrison Principal.
The Moody House-W " Films
Young Mare for Sale-S Harris, Auetioncer.
dwelling House for Rent-E Madden
i.enoir Hotel Wcisiger Proprietor, Lenoir, y c.
Court Order-E \ Osborne, Clerk
Cuba Molasses-O Parsley & Co., Wilmington
Fresh Bone Superphosphae of Liner IL Cowan &
Co. Wilmington.
Importation of Molasscs-Worth Daniel Whining
ton. n {.
IIillsboro Military and Polytechnic Academy
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07
From the Yorkyille Enquirer.
Fatal ARRAY.

On Tuesday evening the Oath ultimo our town
was saddened by an affair Of the most painful
| character we have ever been compelled to chron-
icle as occurred in midst. The ladies con-
nected with the Presbyterian Church of this
place, had arranged to have a Christmas tree and
other festivities, at sMoores HalP' On Main
street, in behalf of the Sabbath School of their
Church Towardst the close ofthe entertainment,
and about 9 o'clock in the evening, some missiles
were thrown though the windows of the hall
from party of persons in the street in front of
the building, and some little boys, it is supposed
responded by throwing sticks of wood into the
crowd in the street. The persons in the hall
becoming excited by the demonstration out
side, three or four gentleman, among whom was
Dudley Jones, Jr., young man of high charac-
ter, went out upon the street to ascertain the
cause and character of the disturbance. While
in the street, Jones used some violent language
towards those who had thrown the missiles into
the Hall.
The company In the Hall soon afterwards dis
persed, and as Jones returned by the Hall, after
conducting lady home, he was called to account
by Thomas A. Smith and William Snider-two
young men we'll esteemed in the communication
the language he had used respecting the authors
of the disturbance. Some sharp words ensued
and Jones' it seems wis attacked by them and
struck several times, when drawing pocket knife
he began to cut proniscuously at his assailants.
Thomas a. Smith received a severe blow from
the knife cutting his throat from one side to the
other and producing death almost Immediately.
William Snider received severe wound from
the same knife, in the side and abdomen, from
which, however, it is hoped he will recover.
Shortly after the painful occurrence, Jones
placed himself in the custody Of the Sheriff, to
await a judicial inquiry into the affair
An application for bail, for Jones, was made
by his counsel, Monday last, before Judge
Beatty, of the District Court, and the defendant
released upon bond, with sureties in the sum of
two thousand dollars, for his appearance at the
Spring Term of the Court of Sessions
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07
Administrators Sale.

BY permission Of the Ordinary of York District,
will expose to Public Sale, Thursday, 81, day Of
January inst, the plantation known the Massey
place. nine miles South East Of Rock Hill, s. C the
following property belonging to the EEiaeef James
II. Davis, deceased, viz: Mules, 35 head Of Cattle,
5 Bags of Cotton, Cotton Seed Cotton Gin, Germ,
Fodder Shucks together with all necessary Farming
Implements, Road Wagon and Gearing, BLACKSMITH
Tools &c. Terms made known on day of sale.
Jan e, 1868 w. b. HILL, Admir-.
n. B.-The above sale to have taken place on
the 31st day of December, 1867 but in consequence
of the exceeding nclcmency Of the weather, but few
persons turning ont, postponed until Thursday,
9Th day Of January, 1865.
Jan. 6, 1868 1wpd w. B. HILL, Admir-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07
State of North Carolina Mecklenburg county

Superior Court Of Law-,SpeciaL Term, Dee, 1861
Robert Castor and S. A. Sowell vs.. s. NJ Blair.
Leave take the DISPOSITIONS of Robert CASTOR, A.
Sowen, and others, upon giving six weeks notice
to the defendant.
1t appearing the satisfaction Of the Court, that
the defendant, s. H. Blair, is nonresident Of the
State it is ordered that publication be made six
weeks in the western Democrat" newspaper pub
lshed in the city of Charlotte giving the defendant
notice that the 4th day Of February. 1869 at the
off ceof j. b. Nones in the City Of New York, the de-
positions Of Robert CASTOR >. A Soweli ana others
viii be taken before said j. b. Nones, that the said
defendant S. ~ Blair, may be present to hear such
questions as may be asked and to crossquestion said
parties. $500.
e. A. OSBORNE, Clerk.
S01-6w Epr. adv. $lO]
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07

FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CHARLOTTE, \. c.
This Bank has declared II scmi-annual dividend of
five per cent See advertisement.
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of this
Bank will be held the IIth instant. We publish
in another column list of the stockholders, and as
the stockholders arc individually responsible, we
point to the list AZ evidence that the Bank is one of
the best in the country. Under its present manage
Incnt we have no doubt the stock Will prove profit
able investment Applications for stock can be made
10 the Cashier of the Bank
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07

Boy The New York Herald publishes estimate,
compiled from statistics collected by the Governors
of the Southern States which places the number of
whites and blacks in Mississippi louisiana Alabama
Georgia and the Carolinas, who are in a starving
condition, at three million persons Exchange Paper
The reason of it is, these people have been devotng
their time and attention to politics instead of work
When they ought to have been hocing corn and work
ing on the farm, they attended political meetings.
If they starve it is their own fault
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07
CHARLOTTE MARKET, January 6, 1858.
Jan 6. 1868
CORRECTED BY STRENUOUS f, NJ

Cotton-But little Cotton offered in our market
last week, middling grades selling at 1Ol to 1O4
cents tax paid by MISUNDERSTANDING upwards.
Flour firm $50 to 1915, per sack from wagons.
Corn, S1.05 to Sl.10 per bushel Peas, 80 to s.
cents Oats 80 cents. Corn Meal, SllO to Sl.15.
Wheat, s. to s.. % per bushel--as to quality.
observation-disclosures sides, from stores, Ia to 1s
cents.
Fresh Pork, 10! to / cents. Lard Is to 15l cts.
Fresh Butter 25 to 80 cents Eggs, 20 to 25cents;
Chickens Is to 20 cents
Liverpool Salt, S2.75 to 81. so per sack.
Corn Whisky, 81 % to $3.50.
Molasses, 60 cents to 81 per gallon.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07

REMOVAL OF DTsTRCr CoMMANDERs.-Thc Presi-
dent has removed Gen. Ord, the commander of the
Fourth District Mississippi Sc and appointed Gen
Mcdowell i'll his place. And Gen. Pope, the COM
msnder of the Third District Georgia, Sc has been
removed, and Gen Meade appointed i'll his place.
The removal of General Ord is rather surprising for
it generally understood that he was a fair com
mIndcr
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07

IMPORTANT ORDER-The one man law giver speaks
again. We publish in another column an important
order from General Candy 1t will be seen that the
order modfcs i'll many particulars the celebrated
Order No 10 Of General Sickles, making new and
important changes in the fundamental laws OF the
State When one has the power to change the
,aws Of IL State to suit his ideas only 1t is time
10 quit talking about this being republican coun-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07
Andrew Johnson and the Next Presidenc,

AnGf6W Johnson anu Inc Next Presidency.
The New York Herald of the 31st ultimo,
HIS long extract on the subject Of Mr. johnson
and the game for the Presidency. The Herald
alludes to the position of accidental President
once held by Tyler and Fillmore, and their de-
signs upon the succession. Over these it says
Mr. johnson has some powerful advantages in
the increased volume of patronage, the demon
aliZation of the party in power and the ravenous
appetite the party out Of power All Of these,
he Herald says, Mr. johnson can master; and
thus concludes its article upon the political prob
abilities and situation:
IF we assume that Mr. johnson is playing his
part for Johnson We shall be more than half right;
and i'll taking it for granted that when it comes
to the pinch the democrats as likely to fuse
upon johnson as any other man, we think that
even General Hancock will not be wide Of the
mark Mr. Johnson who was thrown fiat upon
his back in 1868 has been lifted right side up.
and stands firmly upon his pins at the close of
1861. He is at last, i'll reality, master of the
situation and Andrew johnson is his man for
1868"
y Washington letter-writer speaks as follows
in regard to candidates for President:
1T is not very long since Sherman name was
prominent for the Presidency, but it is no longer
mentioned in that connection. Grant is pretty
sure to get the Republican nomination, if he will
stand Republican platform, and though
Sherman may dissent from Grants politics, l
think he would not run against him for the Pres-
dency. Nor is it likely that he would have a
! chance for the Democracy would hardly trust
him sufficiently to make him their candidate,
even though he were wilin2:to accept a nomina-
ton from them, which is5aoubtful. For some
days past the DemocratieE sentiment seems to
have been running towards Hancock, and the
President and most of the Conservative polit-
clans in Washington are understood to favor him
the Democratic candidate Hancock's course
in Louisiana certainly entities him to the regard
Of Democrats and Conservatives throughout the
country, and there can hardly be a doubt that he
would run we'll as the candidate of the Demo-
cracy. But he does not pretend to be Demo-
crat himself-rather ignores ali parties, i'll fact
and the present is not time for the Demo-
cracy to nominate men whose sympathies arc not
actively with them. There is not much prob
ability Of the Democratic Convention being i'll
fuenced by President Johnson's desire as to
whom they will nominate. and though Hancock
is good man, and possibly reliable one, the
people are likely to demand candidate of so
plain stripe that there can be no doubt of where
he will stand in this or that emergency.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07

MARRIAGE ON TIE CARs.-A runaway cou-
pie were spliced on the cars near " cldon n c..
on Friday last 1t appeared that as soon as the
ears Stacked up the Justice (who was to make
the twain che flesh, and who had been tcle-
graphcd to) jumped on board, and before the
train stopped had commenced to tie the knot.
and there at the depot, while the passengers We're
getting off and others gcttin" on, he finished the
job that made them and wife forever And
there need of such haste as the ..paricnts'
of the bride objected to the match, and. finding
out that their daughter had clipped. telcgraphed
t" have the ceremony stopped; but Lyman laughs
at telegraph operators as Cupid does at lock
smiths, aud when the representatives of the
''parlents' arrived at the depot the twain were
one.-E.rcho"ye Paper.
No good man ought to couptenance such a
proceeding, The parents of the girl were more
deeply interested in her welfare than any others
on earth. We have no respect for the NIaeis-
trate or any else who takes a girl from home
without the consent of her parents We call on
the press of the country to assist us in denounc-
ing such rascally conduct. 1t is a shame to hui
manity.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07
Scarcity of Women.

From the San Francisco Commercial Bulletin |
For a month past every steamer from the East
has brought unusually large numbers Of women.
Over one-third Of all the cabin passengers have
been Of the female gender. The matrimonial
market Of the Pacific coast, although not in the
line of legitimate remarks, is becoming
quite an object of attention at the East. The
war consumed over eight hundred thousand men,
and in some States the excess of women is almost
seven or eight to one The Pacific States and
Territories contain nearly thirty times more men
than women, and if the sort Of the latter seek
this market in quiet way, the probabilities are
greatly in favor Of changing their names soon
after their arrival. This would result in build
ing up thousands of homesteads, rendering our
population more stable and moral increasing res
pect and obedience to the laws improving and
unfolding our resources stifening the market
generally, and bcttering condition in all other
respects.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07

A GENEROUS GIFT-We learn from the
Rev. i: P. Walton, agent of Washington Col
lege, of which General Lee is President, that the
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher has contributed
81 900 toward Southern education fund in
connection with that institution
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07

D9- DIR. Helme, young physician in Men,
phis, Tennessee, was arrested last W Wednesday, on
the charge of burglary. While locked up in
jail he swallowed large dose of morphene, and
died that evening
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07
DI ED.

In this county, the ID inst, Mr. John D. Frazier,
aged about A. years.
In Tazewell, Ga, on the 2Sth of October Dr. N. NJ.
Holton aged 81 years. native of Cabarrus county,
n. c.
In Wilmington, the I'd inst, Bennett Flanner,
Esq, aged 10 years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07

NEW GOVERNOR FOR LoUIsIANA-Gov
Flanders having resigned, Gen. Hancock has APP
pointed Mr. Joshua Baker to the vacancy oc-
cationed thereby.
The new Governor is a native of Kentucky,
but an old citizen of Louisiana, and was in the
Philadelphia Conservative Convention of 1866.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07

HEAVY Snow STORM--On Monday and Tuesday
la.t snow, scet and RAIN fell alternately for about
4s hours and the whole was frozen into solid mass
on the ground fast it fell. The result was that
the ground covered to the depth of several III
ches We have not had such severe spell of weather
since January, 1897.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07

Esfy~ We direct attention TO the advertisement of
the Military and Polytechnic Academy at lIsboro.
\. C. Gen Colston, the Superintendent dcscrvcdy
enjoys n high reputation an Instructor of young
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07
THE DRUG STORE

Kilgore & Cureton
Has been removed to the Store in Granite Row. next
to the Express Office.
large assortment of Fresh Drugs, Chemicals,
Paints, Oils, Dye Stuffs Perfumery, &C., win be
found at this establishment, and viii be sold ut
as low prices any other house.
B. F. KILGORE NJ D.
Jan G. 1868. T. K CURETON. NJ D.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07
NORTH CAROLINA
Military g Polytechnic Academy.

The 9th annual session opens February 9Th, 1868
REGULAR CouEsE-Languages, Mathematics, Natural
Sciences Engineering Bellies letters &C. &C. SPE-
cIAL COURSE of Engineering Architecture and Draw
ing. COMMERCIAL COURSE for business life.
For circulars, apply to
GEN r. Z. COLSTON, Supt,
Jan. 6, 1868. I'm Hillsboro, y. G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07
ALEXANDRIANA ACADEMY
Mecklenburg County, N. G..

A. j. HARRISON, PRINCIPAL.
The exercises of the Spring Term for 1868, will he
resumed January 18th under the auspices of the
Principal, with assistant if necessary and win
continue 20 weeks. Charges made from time Of en-
trance with deduction for loss of time except in
cases of protracted sickness, as follows:
Boarding in best of families from So to $40 per
month Tuition in Classics, $15; Higher English,
$3.50; Primary English, Sail in currency.
For further particulars address
A. j. HARRISON,
January 6, 1868 3w Charlotte, n. c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07

EeIg- 1t will be gratifying to farmers and others to
that the price of Cotton has upward tendency
in the New York anl Liverpool markets.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07
New Crop Cardenas Molasses.
DJRECT JNp0RV ALTON

200 Hogsheads and $50 Barrels choice crop
Cardenas Moasses to arrive per Brig John Balch,
from Cardenas direct, for sale by
WORTH & DANIEL.
Jan 6, 1868 2w Wilmington, n. G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07

WASHINGTON, Jan. 3.-General Meade left
here this morning for Atlanta, Georgia, to as
sumo command of the Third Military District.
The First National Bank of Bay City Michi-
gan has failed
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07

ES4}" Michael Shroat murdered miles South
Of Ashcvlle by Daniel l.. rrcssly. The murdered
mans L. j. Shroat, offers reward of 500 for
the arrest of PresSY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07
TAKE NOTICE.

All those indebted to PRESSON & GRAY are re-
specially requested to come forward without delay
and pay up. Further indulgence is of the ques-
ton. We must have MONEY, and we must have it
from those that got Goods last year.
PRESSON & GRAY.
Charlotte, January G. 1868
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07

MIR AND Mrs. SUMNER.-The sometime
ago report that Mrs Sumner was to come to Wash
ngton to preside i'll her husbands establishment
has failed of notification, and the n. Y. Home
Journal of last week has the following, ndica-
ting that there is no likelihood that such will
ever be the case.
I'VE have good authority for stating that the
differences between Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sum
ner which have caused 50 much unpleasant Cos
sip and sandal have been finally settled by a
permanent separation, with the mutual consent
and desire of both parties and their best friends.
The direct cause of this separation is simply
the certainty-discoyercd only too late-that
there exists between the parties an incompatible
ty Of temperament and opinion upon certain So
ciaI questions, which precludes the possibility OF
their living happily together as llan and wife.
TT is supposed that Mrs. Sumner don't Ike the
negro proclivies of her husband. She ought TO
have taken that into consideration before she
ricd. Those who make bad bargains ought to stick
closer to them
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07
THE MOODY HOUSE.

Near the Depot, has been re-Opened BY
W. W. Ell MS,
Who solicits share of public patronage. Tho
House has been newly furnished, and every effort
will be made to accommodate permanent and tran
silent Boarders.
Charlotte, January 6, 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07
Blanks.

BLANKS. -
Inst printed and for sale at the Democrat Once,
Marriage Licenses (new forzsJ, Subpoenas, Execu-
tons administrators Bonds, and all other Blanks
used ny Clerks and Sheriffs
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07
State Conventions.

The State Convention for North Carolina has been
ordered by General Candy to meet in Raleigh OH the
18th instant.
General Candy has also ordered the Convention of
South Carolina assemble in Charleston on the 18th
inst for the purpose of framing State Constitution
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07

EMIGRATION STATIsTlCs.-The number OF
alien emigrants who landed at New York from
the 1st of january until the 18th of December,
1866, was 227 ,443; for the same period of 1867
35S days, 239, OGo, being an average of GAO per
day, and showing gross increase in emigration
In 1867 Of | | o.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07
LISTER & BROTHERS
Fresh Bone Superphosphate OF
Il M E
From the Passaic Carbon Works.

Daily Expected supply Of this valuable Fertl-
izer, which propose to sell at price and terms
to suit the times.
We can guarantee this article to be really n gem
une, pure, fresh Bone Superphosphate of Lime, and
we invite our friends from the country and the trade
to call and examine it.
Il. II. COWAN & CO.,
No. 81 North Water ST.
Sole Agents for Lister & Brothers
Fresh Bone Supcrphosphate Of Lime.
WILMINGTON, n. c., JAN 6, 1868 CIV
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-07
MARKETS.

NEW YORK, Jan. Cotton active and advanced
t. Sales of 900 bales at 16i to IL cents.
LIVERPOOL, Jan. 3.-Cotton active and frmer.
Prices advanced ]. Uplands 7s; Orleans "a