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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-05
Perjury Trial-Guilford Superior Court.
From the Greensboro Patriot


Guiiford Superior Court was opened week be-
fore last by Judge Cilley. On Friday the case
State against j. w. Thomas of Davidson fol
perjury, was taken up, and after two days patient
Investigation was decided by the jury, after be-
ing out for short time, returning verdict OF
guilty in manner and form charged in the in
dictment. Shortly after the verdict was render
ed motion was made by the counsel of the de-
PENDANT for a new trial, which motion was grant
ed by the court. The point upon which the
new trial was granted was this as we have been
informed. The prosecutors had in their posses
sion both the original and copy of certain
deposition, We believe it was, and they through
some sort of negligence or mistake read in evil
dence the copy instead of the original document,
as they should have done. We are panied that
such trial should have taken place in our Nbun-
ty and still more distressed that there should
have been thought any grounds or necessity for
such trial. But alas . alas for the times and
country in which We now live, the crime, the
most detestabe of all other crimes that of wifully
corrupt and deliberate perjury, has become a
more common and frequent offence than common
assaults and batteries used to be. We know of
many who hold their heads quite above the COM
mon herd of mankind, who in the estimation of
a majority of their neighbors have deliberately
the sake Of paltry Office and an annual salary
of few hundred dollars. So if John W.
Thomas, Esq, be guilty of the crime alleged
against him, he is not without company, ifhe
has been more unfortunate than others in being
convicted bya jury of his countrymen of the
crime alleged against him. But as new trial
has been awarded, and as there are several wit
nesses in the case and most of them live in the
State of South Carolina, and Mr. Thomas is
man of means, and has heretofore attained to
some position and exerted no inconsiderable
influence in his county, We would not be at all
surprised that the next verdict rendered in
the case will be in his favor. If he be innocent
Of the great crime alleged against him, we earn
estly hope he will be able to make it abundantly
appear on the next trial from the evidence and
facts in the case. But we have no sympathy
nor respect for any one guilty of deliberate and
corrupt perjury-none whatever, and we only
regret that so many black hearted scoundrels who
are guilty of this most detestable crime manage
to strut out of our so-called courts of justice
after committing this most dangerous and infa-
NOUS offence against the laws of God and man,
in staggering triumph and still rank as decent,
honest and honorable men and poll
tIcianS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-05
Che 2,estern Democrat, Charlotte, 21&.
North Carolina News.

SENTENCED TO BE HUNG.-Reuben Wrigh
| (white), and Minta Hairston (colored) who wer,
convict ed at the October term of the Superior
Court of Stokes, of the murder of Silas, the hus
band Of Minta, was sentenced by Judge Cilley
at the late term of the court to be hung on the
21st of May Winston Sentinel.
| A REMARKABLE EGG.-Mr Joseph Barley
brought to our Office last week. a most remarka
bic egg-or rather two eggs in one, for such is
the fact. The egg is very large and was laid by
hen, cross between a Shanghai and some
other breed. The hen had laid three of these
eggs. The egg when brought to our Office, had
not been broken, and on breaking one end a
smaller egg, with perfectly hard shell, was in
side, beside the yolk and white of the larger egg
Many persons have called to see this remarkable
wonder and freak of nature-StatesrtHe Amer
tcan
JAIL DELIvERY.-Our county Jail was broken
open last Sunday night and all the prisoners
escaped except one, VI called upon the jailor and
reported all out ex >:pt him. There were eight
persons in-four white Greensboro Times.
EXCITEMENT IN CAswELL.--We understand
there was considerable excitement for short
tlme at Ianceyville, on election day. The sheriff
gave orders that as soon as person voted he
should move off. "A negro was ordered off and
refused to 90, cursing the sheriff The sheriff
ordered him to be arrested and put in Jail
Whereupon large crowd of colored people
gathered round with rocks in their hands, and
carried off the offender with them Immediately
a company Of mounted whites was formed, who
chased the party about half mile and brought
them back. The whole party of negroes, we I'M
derstand, were put in jail-DanriUe Times
HORSE THIEF ARREsTED.-A questionable
character, having in his possession mare sus-
pected OF being stolen, was arrested in this city
on Sunday, by officer j. Sid Bryan The animal
is now in possession of Mr. Bryan, who awaits
proofs of ownership. The man claims to reside
in Leaksville, Rockingham county, lie gives
his name as Davis, but has an alas and perhaps
several of them lie is about six feet in height.
with auburn hair and grey eyes, weighs about
lo5, and is, apparently, between the ages of %
and 20. The mare is black, about 141 hands
high, in good condition. and between and IL
years old has some saddle-marks on the right
side and white marks on the left hind fetlock; is
fine-blooded animal.-Roleyh Sentinel.
Bay The County Court of Arson has adopted
measures that will secure the rebuilding of the
Court house and Jail at an early day.
SALE OF BANK STocK.-Ten shares of the
capital stock of the First National Bank of this
city were yesterday sold by Messrs. Cronly
Morris, at $50 80 per share-par value s10O-j
Wi/ntnyto" Journal
LITERARY.-The annual Sermon before the
Senior Class of Wake Forest College, at the ap-
preaching Commencement will be preached by
the Rev. W. Hooper, d. d. The address before
the Alumni will be delivered by the Rev. A.
Mcdowell, d. d.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-05
A Curious Case.

A most curious occurrence happened in the
Prussian province of Posen. Some days ago a
poor woman fell sick, and as she felt she was
near her end, she sent for the priest. She sub
sequently confessed to him that about thirty
years ago having been delivered of boy she
substituted her own child for the child of a
Countess, in whose employ she was. Neither
the nurse nor the Countess became aware of the
exchange, and thus it remained until to-day.
Her own boy was educated as Count, and has
married the daughter of very proud nobleman,
while the real Count, having grown up in power
not far from his prncely estate of Komornik, with
his own children. The woman said she could not
die without confessing this sin. The priest ap-
piled at once to the authorities, and an investi-
cation has been commenced.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-05
Terrible Tragedy in Pitt County.

| There reaches us from an entirely reliable
source the painful intelligence that on Saturday
night, the 9th ult., the Sheriff of Pitt county
accompanied by several soldiers, proceeded to the
house of Reddick Carney to arrest son of that
gentleman, upon charge of homicide several
months since. They reached Mr. Carney's at
midnight, and demanded a surrender, which was
promptly refused and the attempt to break into
the house was resisted, and firing on both sides
commenced. George, young Carney, was killed;
| Mr. Whitehurst. son-in-law of Reddick Carney,
was severely, if not mortally wounded; Reddiek
Carney, and Miss Perkins, daughter of William
Perkins, who was spending the night at Mr.
Carney's, are supposed to have been burnt in the
house, fred by the attacking party. The dwell
ing and smoke house, with all the provisions
were consumed. Two soldiers were Killed, two
wounded, and the officer shot through the flesh
part of the arm. MIR Whitehurst was captured,
and Mrs. Carney and her daughter, Mrs White
hurst, escaped from the burning building.
The Sheriff carried Mr. Whitehurst to Green
vile, and thus ended one of the most bloody
episodes of this age in Eastern North Carolina
We recollect distinctly the charge made months
ago that young Carney had killed an officer who
had attempted to 60 upstairs when warned not
to do SO; but thought the case had been adju-
dicated long since. 1t is remarkable that the
aIteinpt 10 arrest MIN should nave been made at
dead hour of the night, when it is well known
that he has been in the habit, openly and fire.
4uently, of going to Greenville, and other public
places in the county, for months past.
This tragedy is a most unfortunate one. IF
the Sheriff had the necessary authority, it was
his duty to make the arrest, and public opinion
in Pitt will either approve or condemn his course,
SO soon as all the facts are known. The case
should be promptly investigated, and the facts
elected and published, for the vindcation of the
cause of truth.-NesrJe,W Journal Of Commerce.
The Newbern Republican alludes also to this
terrible affair as follows:
"Reddick Carneys house in Pitt County was
surrounded by the military on Saturday night
last, who went there to arrest him on charge
of murder. Carney Was ordered by the Sheriff
and officer in command of the troops to deliver
himself up which he declined doing. The re-
suit was an attack upon the building by the SOL
diers, which was resisted by Reddick Carney
George Carney was killed, Reddick Carney's SON
in-law mortally wounded, and Reddick Carney
himselfand woman who was visiting his house
are presumed to have persisted in the flames
which consumed the dwelling. The sequel of
this affair was the death of two soldiers and the
of the officer who was in command of
the military.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-05
Pictures of the Impeachment Trial.

While the long-winded impeachment debates
are in progress, Fessenden whites the end of
his pen-stick. Grimes slowly rubs his chin,
Ross and Norton snow up the floor around them
with bits oftOrn paper. Conkling strokes APP
provingly the peninsula of light curly hair which
stretches down the centre of his forehead; Trun-
bull is always in his seat, his desk covered with
law books, and he gives the case notible attention.
Notwithstanding his constant writing. Sumner
is attentive to the trial, and always Informed of
each aspect of the case as it comes up. Yates,
who sits beside Sumner, keeps his desk unen-
numbered generally as we'll as his chair When
he is in the Chamber, Salisbury acts Ikea Polar
bear in a menagerie, except Polar bear doesn't
chew quite so much tabacco, nor spit on fine
carpets. He is the most uneasy of the Senators
lie marches up and down. up and down, turning
quickly and walking rapidly for an hour at a
time. No Senator on the floor takes greater
interest In the tri~ than Reverdy johnson, or
pays it more steady attention. He chews his
lips, and when his hands not nervously pick
ing at his pantaoons, or rubbing them, his mouth
is never still. He leans back in his chair and is
or looks to be supremacy happy. Chase is still
fne-oOking. the most imposing parsonage in the
chamber. Some blockhead DOCTOR on account
of some throat affection last fall advised the Chief
Justice to allow his beard to grow under his
chin and thick clump of white hair in that
region is the result. The friends of the Chief
Justice have been looking for that doctor ever
since If he is found, you will hear of another
impeachment trial. Whiskers helped Lincoln's
appearance; but they spoil, as much as such tri-
fes can, the face of Mr. Chase.-Cor Cincinnati
CUmmcrci0I
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-05
The Case of Mr. Jefferson Davis.

From certain facts We have ascertained appear
ances would indicate that Mr. Davis trial is to be
hurried up for some particular cause growing
out of the present situation of affairs In conse-
quence of orders received here from the head
quarters ofthe nation, considerable activity was
observable in the United States Attorney Office
Clerks were busy ransacking the papers regard
ing this case till late hour, when two govern
ment officials left northward bound 1t is as
serted there is reason to believe the case will
actually be brought to hearing of some sort at
the opening of the court the 18th of Nav.
though at last accounts, it seemed to be the pre-
vailing opinion of some high in authority that
the trial would remain in its present state of post
pOnement.-Richmona Examiner
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-05
The New Provost Court.
OFFICE OF THE PRovOsT COrRr.

OFFICE OF TIE PRovosT COrRT,
Raleigh, n. c., April 81, 1868
The following rules are announced for the
Government of this Court, and will be changed
whenever it may become necessary
list, All pleadings will be reduced to writing
and sworn to, stating in as few words as possible
the cause of complaint and the reply to the same.
which viii close the issue in all civil cases.
I'd. 1n criminal cases, an affidavit must be
made stating the cause of complaint.
I'd. The cost charged by the clerks of the
County Courts will be eharged in all cases in this
Court for the Clerk and Sheriff, or other officer
of the Court
VIM. X. Richardson is hereby announced clerk
Of said Court
JOHN T. DEwEESE Provost JUDGE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-05
Foreign News.

Gen. Napier, who commands the English ex-
petition to Abyssnia to release Englishmen who
had been imprisoned by the X ing of that coun-
try, defeated King Theodorus on Good Friday,
and afterwards stormed and captured Macdala.
strong fort.
Later dispatches state that Theodorus and his
sons are prisoners. great quantity of valuables
were captured in Fortress Magdala The Eng
lish captlves are rOufe for home
The British forces attacked Magdala with a
seven-pounder, an Armstrong gun and some
rockets. After bombardment of three hours
the place was taken by Storm the Abvssinians
losing sixty-eight men killed and two hundred
wounded. The British had only fifteen wounded
klng Iheodorus was found shot through the
head. Ills treasures contained large amount
OF barbarlc wealth, and among the warlike tro-
pines captured were twenty-eight cannons, five
thousand stand of arms. ten thousand spears &C.
The British captives were found safe and sound
and the apparent object of the expedition having
been accomplished, the British army was to have
returned to the seaboard on the 14th April
No doubt, however. as England has ever an
eye to the main chance. she will hold on to
portion of the country sufficient to guard the
western side of the Red Sea-for she has Alden
now ON the eastern side of the Straits She will
thus have the full command Of this great high
way toner Eastern possessions. She will also
have point from which she can introduce her
manufactures into the interior of Africa. and
whence also she can always, if necessary, inter-
NEEDLE with these poor barbarians, whenever
such interference is required by the interests of
the great land-and-ocean pirate.
Advices from Australia state that Fenian
named Farrell shot Prince Alfred of England in
the back The ball was extracted and Alfred
is doing well, but will be sent home.
Both houses of Parliament have voted an adj
dress to the Queen regarding Prince Alfreds
injury.
The London Star says that in London district
there are nine branches of the Mormon church
one hundred and seven elders of conference
fifty three priests, twenty-four teachers, thirty
deacons-in all eleven hundred and seventy-two
Mormons in the London Conference.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-05
United States Internal Revenue,
COLLECTORS OFFICE SIXTH DIST. n. c.
Salisbury, April 18th, 1868.

The Annual List for 1868 has been placed in ru
hands for collection. and the Taxes assessed thereof
have become due and payable. All persons hayins
Taxes assessed against them that List or due anS
remaining unpaid ON any other List, are hereby mott
fed to meet me or my Deputies at the times and pla
ces mentioned below and Pay the said Taxes
penalty of five per cent, and interest at the rate ~
one per cent per month, win be exacted from thos.
who may neglect to pay for ten days after the A.,
pointment for the County in which they reside
Any person who shall exercise or carry ON apv
business profession for the doing of which sDs.
cial Tax is imposed by law, without payment thereof
as required, is subject to fine of less than ten
nor more than FIVE hundred dollars.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-05

Bg The New York correspondent of West
ern paper says that Mr., one of the wealth
lest men of Boston, becoming involved not long
since made over his property to his son, in order
to save it. He passed through the crisis how
ever, without failure prosecution, but when
he came to demand the property back, the son re-
fused to restore it. The latter now holds the es-
tate and lives in luxury, while the father has died
of broken heart
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-05

A CURE FOR DRUNKENNEss-Sul of
iron, grains; peppermint water IL drs; spirit
of nutmeg, l drachm; twice day. This pre-
partition acts as tenic and stimulaRt, and so
partially supplies the place of the accustomed
liquor, and prevents that absolute physical and
moral prostration that follows sudden breaking
soff from the use of stimulating drinks 1t is to
be taken in quantities equal tean ordinary dram,
and as often the desire for a dram returns.
Any druggist can prepare the prescription.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-05
NEW GROCERIES.
Hammond g. MCLAUGHLIN

~@S3z&1x1SA1N[ 1L1OAI<IIxtoxxA1A1
Have received a Stock Of Groceries Of every
description, among which are the following:
$4,000 Pounds Bacon,
900 q" Lard.
1000 Gallons Molasses
1900 Sacks Salt
$50 Sacks best Family Flour;
500 Bushels Corn.
10 Barrels best Mess Pork
50 Sacks Coffee,
40 Barrels Sugar,
800 Bunches Yarn,
1000. Pounds best Soda
Is Boxes Layer Raisins,
80 Kegs Nails,
Half Barrels White Fish
large lot No. ] Mackcrel
Cheese, best Carolina Rice large lot of Green Tea
large lot OF Candles and Candy, Chewing and Smok-
ing Tobacco, Buckets, Pals Churns and Tubs
HAMMOND & McLACGHLIN
April -. 1868
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-05
DEATH OF Bishop HAWKS, OF MIssoCR1

DEATH OF Bishop HAWKS, OF Missouri
The Missouri Republican announces the death
on the 18th ult., of the Right Rev. Cicero S.
Hawks d. d. L. l.. D., aged ffty-six For
more than twenty years he filed the Office of
Bishop ofthe Episcopal Church for the Diocese
OF Missouri. He was bors,is Newbern. North
Carolina, on the 10Th of May 1872; he was the
youngest of nine children al of whom are now
dead with the exception of the eldest sister, Mrs
Phebe Anderson, widow of Hon Walker An
derson, for long period Judge of the Supreme
Court of Florida Four of the family have
died within the past two years, the last previous
to the Bishop, being Rev. Francis L. Hawks.
ID. D. in the fall of 1866, il New York
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-05

SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS,
AT THE OLD ESTABLISHED HOUSE OF
HLIAS Go OoHEN.
We have received and daily adding to our enor-
nous stock of
Fancy and Staple Dry Goods,
Noflons, Clothing. Boots, Shoes, Hats, Fancy Art-
cies, &C., consisting in part as follows:
Ladies' Dress Goods,
Ofevery description, Fancy Colored and Black Dress
Silks Linens Cambrics. Bleached Sheeting and Shirt
lngs, Pillow Castings, Calicoes, Jaconets Swiss Null
Nlcforia and Bishop Lawn Mainsook BrilIiants
Hosiery Gloves Handkerehiefs Corsets &C.
All Of which offer to the trade (regardless of
competltion at prices unsurpassed by any house in
the State.
We respectfully call the attention of the Ladies' to
our enormous and well selected stock Of
Millinery Goods,
Consisting of Ladies, Misses and Chdren's Hats
and Bonnets, which cannot be excelled in price
quality style.
BeAe In order to facilitate the supplies and the
greaf demand for such Goods suited TO this
market, one of the firm will, after lst May DER
locate in New York for the purpose of at
tending to the purchase of all kinds of Goods adapted
to our trade. By this important arrangement we
Will be In receipt of New Goods weekly and will |
be enabled to supply the demands at lower rates |
than ever offered in this market, and which will |
greatly add to the interest OF those who favor us with
= call 1 -'
Wholesale buyers will consult their interests by |
giving call before purchasing elsewhere as
great inducements offered for that trade in par
ocular. ELIAS a CorIEN
Iryon Street, Opposite Charlotte Hotel,
April ., 1868 Charlotte n G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-05

PROSPECTS FOR WHEAT-An East Tonnes
see paper says: Never in this country was such
breadth of wheat sown as is sown for this year
Our ability to obtain the highest market price in
the great Eastern markets has stimulated Ms tn
greater exertions in this direction. which will
have its reward doubly viz: An abundance of
breadstufs in our midst, and a commodity for
market that will bring in the cash. Notwith-
standing the severe winter and the usual amount
of croaking to the contrary, the prospect for an
abundant crop of wheat is quite good
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-05

APPEARANCE OF A CoMET.-The comet
known in astronomical circles as Bronson comet
has made its appearance. 1t may be seen with
an instrument of low power, appearing like
hazy star. just skirting the Northern border of
the beautiful group of the Pleades, and moving
in northeasterly direction. We may scarcely
hope to get more than very distant and i'm
perfect view of it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-05

Gen. I. {. Hindlnan was brought to this city
few days ago, and was before the United States
court on Saturday on an Indictment for treason.
The case was continued until the next term of
the Court, and the General was held to bail in
the sum of five thousand dollars-LiuIc Rock
(-irE.l Paper
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-05

MCLEOD & STEELE,
Have just received the handsomest stock of Foreign
and Domestic
Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes,
HATS AND CAPS, YANKEE NOTIONS.
Hosiery. Gloves. Gents Furnishing Goods. Ladies
and Misses BOnnets and Hats trimmed and unit rim
med: Bonnet Ribbon, French Flow ers Dress Trim
mings, &c, &c. they have offered in this market
Dress Goods.
We have beautiful assortment-many of the most
desirable styles of the We feel assured in
saying they not exceed either in STYLE or price
by any in the market.
White Goods.
We have full line Marseilles and Alandale Quilts.
Linen and Cotton Sheetings. Pillow Castings Piaues
Percals, Linen Duck, &C.. French Cloths and CASH
meres, Marseies aud Silk Nesting Rock Island Cas-
simeres and Jeans at Factory prices.
Hardware and Crockery.
A general assortment.
We respectfully ask our friends aad customers to
call and examine our stock, hear prices &c. before
buying Many thanks TO our friends and customers
for the liberal patronage bestowed OIL us heretofore
and We ask the continuance Of the same
April -, 1868. Mcleod & STEELE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-05

sg~ "a very old negro, one of Gen. Wash
ington's body servants, died recently at Nash
VILE" The old General must have been terribly
afflicted with body servants. About three hun
bred have died within the last twenty years
and they are dying still
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-05
APPOINTMENTS
Dental Instruments.

have fine case of Dental Instruments for sale
on very reasonable terms. Also, the necessary ma.
chinery for making plates, &c. The Instruments
are in first rate order. Apply TO through Mount
Pleasant p. o. MATTHIAS BARRIER
April -, 1868. 1T pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-05
BLANK DEEDS.

We have just printed new lot of Blank Deeds q,
accordance with late laws concerning the transfer
Real Estate). For sale at the Democrat Office
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-05

ATenncsseean recently committed suicide be-
cause his wife confessed to having kissed divers
and sundry men in her life" before their ac-
quaintance commenced