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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16
Who Prevented the Exchange Of Prisonersa

Gen. Butler has had the credit C.1 Of preventing
the exchange of prisoners during the war, and OF
causing the death of thousands in the prisons on
both sides. The truth is however, that the course
Of action which the world has pronounced SO inhu-
man. was the result of instructions from Gen. Grant,
which Butler was bound to obey. The Norfolk Jour
nal gives history Of the matter follows:
In March, 1854, General Butler, the United States
Commissioner of Exchange, agreed upon q basis OF
exchange with Colonel ould the side of the Con-
federates. Butler was TO get instructions from the
authorities; but until they received, the ex-
change of sick and wounded should continue.
On the 14th of April, 1864, Grant telegraphed to
Butler that his negotiations with Colonel Guild had
been refsved to him. and that until examined Butler
should decline any further negotiations
After he had examined them he gave such instrue-
tons that, according to Butler, they rendered any
exchange impossible.
Butler declares that he then endeavored to have
the sick and wounded excepted from the general
prohibition included in the order decline all
gotiations but that he received the following tele-
gran in copy:
April %, ls64-Reeeive all the sick and wounded
more in exchange.
In August the Confederate Commissioner again
renewed his offer of exchange, man for man, and
again Gen. Grant prevented its acceptance by Butler
The he gave for his being deaf the voice of
humanity was:
Every man released On parole or otherwise, be-
comes an active soldier against us at once, either
directly or indirectly. If we commence a system OF
exchange, which hberates all prisoners taken, We
will have to fight until the whole South exter-
minated. At this particular time, to release all rebel
prisoners North, would insure Shermans defeat and
would compromise our safety here
These extracts from official documents relieve
General Butler from the odium of the barbareus
refusal to exchange prisoners, and fixes it upon Gen.
Grant.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16

Our MINERAL WEALTn- Valuable Speci-
mems.-We saw at the office of Col. t. D. Hall
yesterday, a number of specimens of various
North Carolina minerals and precious stones col
lected by Mr. John Laspeyrc in the counties of
CASTOR and Rutherford, and by him presented
to Col. Hall. Among these specimens We noticed
the following precious stones Amethyst, serpen-
tine, rutile, beryl identical with the emerald)
gold in quartz lazulite and chalcedony There
were also garncts Cloth precious and common J,
sulphate of copper and gold, Iceland spar, argen-
tiferous galena, specular iron ore, sulphate of
barytes largely used in the manufacture of white
paint), eorundum FUSED for polishing precious
stones and machinery, and black oxyd of man
genes Extensively used for bleaching and dying
purposes in the manufacture Of sheetings and
calico).
These few specimens alone are sufficient to
testify how rich North Carolina is in mineral
wealth. We trust the day is not far distant
when her productive and rich natural mines will
be thoroughly operated and developed. A little
capital is all that We need W.. Journak
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16
Guano for Corn.

The following extract from letter from, gentle.
man in Prince Edward county, Va, to friend in
this place. in regard to applying guano the grow
ing corn, may be interesting to our farmers:
DEAR SHIT affords pleasure to give you
any information which may be useful to the farmers
of your section. have used Peruvian Guano ON
corn for several consecutive years, and with a very
uniform success-applying say, one sack to acres
Ny plan is apply the Guano when hoeing the third
time, depositing the manure near the stalk az
possible, and covering with say, inch or two of
earth) with pillow, and thus the entire strength of
the fertilizer is directed to the production of grain
have good large ear growing on a stalk not
six inches from the ground where the land was SO
open that the stalk did not grow more than feet
high. By applying Guano in this way my corn crop
has yielded from 20 10 25 bushels the acre. and
feel confident your friends may expect as good a
harvest from the use of Guano in the manner and
quantity as above suggested.
Truly yours, A.. F ANDERSON.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16

TRINITY COLLEGE.-A gentleman who present
AZ the late Commencement Exercises of Trinity Col
lege, informs that the occasion afforded much
qualification visitors and the friends of the insi-
tuticn. The Address of Hon. John Kerr and the
Sermon of Bishop Doggett are spoken OF mastery
productions
Under the management of the President, Rev. DR.
Craven, this College has constantly grown i'll public
favor, and during the past session it had more
students than any other institution in the State, and
it is said there will be large increase next session.
The College is located in Randolph county, about
three miles from High Point.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16

CoREUrTIoS.-lf one-half the charges of corrup-
ton and rascalty which the Northern papers bring
against Government officials true the gallows
oughtto bend with their The n. Y. World,
speaking of Mr. Stanton's retirement from the War
Office, says:
troyed many, very many papers lille there relating
10 secret interior party matters, particular OF de-
tective matters and confidential reports, upon which
his hgh-handed action was in many instances based.
IL VIII never be known how much the independence
OF his subordinaes has been suppressed. In all the
branches OF his ofhce-the Freedmcn's Bureau, the
Detective and the Army-he has had hosts OF satel-
Ites IN secret correspondence with him, the matter
of which has no doubt been destroyed. In the army
the purest and best have had to be extremely eau
t!Ons of speech among even intimate associates The
army has been degraded by his mnions"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16

ng A physician in Illinois recently refused
to testify Gas an expert) before Court until the
professional fee of $50 was paid by those desir-
ing his testimony as physician. He appealed
to the court to sustain him. He stated that no
member of the bar was expected to give legal
opinion without pay, while it has been the prac-
tice here, and perhaps elsewhere, to drag physi-
clans and surgeons before the courts in civil
cases and keep them there day after day, and
expect their professional opinions free 1t was
not for the small amount to be realized from the
fee that he claimed it, but that a precedent
might be established, the honor Of the profession
maintained, aud the question of right settled
The fee was deposited with the Clerk and the
Judge reserved his decision for the present..
The position Of the Doctor is sustained by other
Judges in the State:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16
The CroM-
From the Norfolk Journal

from the Norfolk Joufnal-
We have been noticing the accounts Of the
crops all over the South. We are most grati6ed
to learn that the wheat crop was very fne every.
where up to a week ago. Some wheat had been
harvested in the South at the last dates. and
much more in that region must have been cut be.
fore now.
There had been some little rust in few dis
tricts, and the fly has damaged the crop in par
ticular PORTIONS Of Virginia; but on the whole the
yield all over the South will be much above the
average.
In some portions of Mississippi the planters
have put in a good deal of cotton, but the South.
ern people have. as general thing, turned
their attention to the cereals to much greater
degree than ever before, and with the most bene.
fetal results.
Not only willthewheat cropbea noble one this
season. but all over the Southern States the crups
of corn, oats, and both Irish and sweet Potatoes
are very promis ng, aud we trust that this year
there will not arise the cry Of distress that has
so often afflicted US.
We think that judicious cultivation of grain,
potatoes, and rut will bs found to pay tar better
than that of the great staples Of cottun and to-
bacco. Our system of labor is not now calcula-
ted for the latter, and so long as either of them
is made the one crop, Or even the main crop, on
plantation, our people will Continue poor, for
they cannot be raised on large scale by any
other than compulsory labor, which Can never
again exists in the South. There may be, it is
true, here and there man who may make money
by an exceptional yield of cotton or tobacco.
but the communities will become poverty strick-
en- that make Of them anything but subordinate
crops.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16

WASHINGTON, June 10.-Since the failure Of
impeachment Butler has been the recipient OF
many special favors through the mails, namely,
caustic lettersan haunting carcatures. addressed
Gen'l Spooustealing Butler, or similarly. Yes
terday mammoth wooden spoon came. The
House Postmaster hesitated about delivering the
matter so addressed, lest Butler might refuse to
acknowledge such cognomens; but Butler said
Let me have ALL and I'll catch the rascals some
day"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16
CITY improvements.

Two large brick buildings now in process of
construction in this City. One, nearly opposite tn
Court House, by w. G. Gray. will contain three
rooms the first floor, while the upper story
will be fitted Up for Hotel or boarding house. 1t
viii add beauty to the appearance of that part of the
city.
Il. Y. McAden is erecting commodous building
on the space between Granite Row and Carson's
building There TO be two large basement stores
in addition to the the first second and
third floors. The National Bank will occupy an
Office the first floor. From what we hear, we
presume it will be the handsomest building ever
erected West Of Raleigh.
With the settlement Of national troubles, not only
will improve uents of this sort be continued, but
business will revive and increase. All that is
rary to tsing money into circulation freely is to
establish confidence. The money il in the country
somewhere, but those who have il are not disposed
TO- spend it at present for any purpose, apprehend-
ing some awful calamity to happen (of IN
knOwnl when they will need every cent for cmer-
seneies. The people generally too much fright
ened about the fature, bat coon as they find out
that their fears groundess they will invest their
funds as interest dictates and circumstances justify
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16

PRESIDENTIAL CAADIDAIEs.-Ihef following
are the more prominent Of the candidates for the
Democratic Presidential nomination in the New
York Convention, viz: George H Pendleton
of Ohio; Gen w. s. Hancock Of Pennsylvania;
Salmon p Chase of Ohio; Horatio Seymour of
New York; Thomas A. Hendricks of Indiana;
James A. English of Connecticut; Admiral Far
raort of New York
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16

FAY" The Marlborough liouse ID been overlooking
with guests Tor fortnight. We hear but opln-
Ion as TO the quality OF Bair's entertainment Every
body says 1t Is A No. l. What everybody says must
DC 20, and, in this case, is so.-Aofe.gh Sentinel
Yes. indeed, the House is No. l, and Mr. Blair is
one Of the best and most accommodating landlords
ever lie is never out of humor, and always
anxious to serve his guests and make everything
about the Hotel pleasant
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16

HEAVY RAIS AND nISD.---Un Wednesday evening
last; The central part of Steel Greek neighborhood
was visited by heavy rain and wind The ground
considerably washed, and wheat blown down
and damaged three four planta The
storm Jas usual this YEAR, seemed to only
narrow strip of country, not more than II miles
wide We learn that the farms of c. A Hoover Dr.
W Heron and Eli Brown suffered most The
wheat these plantations being of the late variety
it ~ thought that it will from the effects
the
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16
Safe, Liberal and Reliable.

One of the strongest, safest, most successful aud
liberal Life Insurance Companies is The Eiuitabl
Life Assurance Society of the United States 62 Broad
way, New York. 1t is purely mutual, and declares
dividends Of all profits annually; has six millions as
sets and four millions income It's Board of Directors
embraces many of the first business men Throughout
the country. Persons needing insurance cannot do
better than make their applications IN 1.-The Equits-
ble."-1Veo York Cfty paper.
Hutchison, Burroughs & Co., Agents ii Charlotte,
y. C. June Is. 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16
New Advertisements

New Spring and Summer Goods-Brem, Brown Co.
Molasses and Salt--0 G Parsley & Co., Wilmington
The City Drug Store-Kilgore Cureton.
Sugar Of Lemon ut the City Drug Store.
Important 10 Plantcrs-H Emanuel
Equitable Life Assurance Society-Hutchison. Bur
roughs Co, Agents.
New Books and Cheap Books-Tiddy Bro.
Bankrupt Sotico--Ssnuel Vose, Assignee.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16

SIZEs.--1n Maine, men reach their greatest
height at 81; in New Hampshire, at 35 in
Massachusetts, at 81. The tallest men, ayerag-
ing 60 inches in height, come from Iowa.
Maine, Vermont, Ohio, Indiana. Minnesota and
Missouri, give men of a little over 60 inches
and the average of all shows the Americans to
be very tall people
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16

INTERESTING DECISION IN BANKRUPTCY
Judge Giles, of the United States District Court
for Baltimore, has refused to grant an injunction
restraining the State courts from selling a bank
rup;'s property for debt The executions had
issued before the bankrupts petition was fled
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16
CHARLOTTE MARKET, June IS, 1858.
ConnEcrED By errsuousE, MAoAuIAr &

During the past week business was rather duh, in
consequence of the busy time among farmers
About twenty bales Cotton were sold during the
week. On Tuesday and Wednesday the market was
firm at o7i to % (ncluding taxi. but on Thursday
and Friday there was decline to 2e3-markes clos
ing dull.
There is no change to note in the prices Of Pro
Visions and Groceries.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16

pa" The crop reports from Mississippi, West
Tennessee, Arkansas. and other regions of the
South west. are of the most encouraging nature,
and more than anything else, they give hope of
the reign of order and peace Wheat and corn
are excellent reconstructors
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16

''SUG.R OF LEMON. IRON the Drug Store OF
kilgore Cureton. in this City We have received a
box of Sugar of Lemon ito US new preparatory
for making Lemonade. 1t makes very pleasant
beverage for Summer use, or for any Kill
gore Cureton advertise this preparation for sale at
their Drug Store opposite the Mansion House.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16
MARKETS.

New YORK, June Il -tot dull and heavy
sales of 500 bales at 20 to 29l. Gold closed
firm at lao. One million of specie goes 10
Europe tomorrow.
LIVERPOOL, June 12.-Cotton heavy-Mid-
ding 10s to IL Orleans IL pence
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16

DD Chief Justice Chase, in case before the
u. S. Court at Richmond, Va, last week, charged
the jury to the effect that bonds, drafts, notes,
&c, drawn during the war in the rebel States,
payable in the loyal States are illegal and cannot
be recovered at law.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16

BRIBERY-The purchase of seats in the House
of Commons, by bribing voters, has become in
ngland almost, if not quite, as regular custom
as the purchase of commissions in the army or of
presentations to church livings Mr. Bright
computes that it cost the present Parliament
FL 100000, in the aggregate, to get returned.
The odd thing about the matter is, that mem
bers who are thus corruptly elected rarely, if
ever, expose themselves to the accusation of sell
ing their own votes whereas, in this country,
some of our Legislators both buy their elections
and then are bought, in turn, by those who de-
sire their influence.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16

For the Western District Of Missouri:
In the matter of ELISHA g. BARRETT, Bankrupt
ws.. is h district re Missouri. :"
To wHox IT MAY CoScERx The undersigned
hereby gives notice Of his appointment as Assignee
Of Elisha g. Barrett of the county Of Petis Of said
State who has been adjudgcd q Bankrupt upon his
own petition by the District Court Of said district
Jefferson City, this list day Of June, 1888.
SAMUEL 4. yOSE, Assignee.
June Is, 1853 So
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16

Steel rails for railroads are decidedly getting
into favor Upwards of one thousand tons have
been ordered for the Camden and Amboy, lines
in New Jersey, and the New Haven company
proposes 70 lsy its entire track with them
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16

sO- The corn crop through this section, as
far as we hare.b able toascertain, is in good
condition, and We believe sufficient attention
has been paid this crop this year to insure our
people suffciency of bread another year Wet-
dom fe,es
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16

simple mode of computing interest is as fol-
lows: Multiply any given number of dollars BY
the number of days of interest required, separate
the right hand figure and divide by six; the re-
suit 10 the true interest for such a number OF
days at six per cent. This rule is so simple and
SO true, according to all business usage. that
every banker. broker, merchant and clerk should
post it up for reference and use. BY no arith-
metical process can 80 desirable information be OBJ
tained with 60 few 6gures.-ErehnHge.
Or multiply by oue-sixth of the number Of
days The interest on 81 900 for thirty days
would thus be found By simply multiplying by
Eve
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16

SALT AND M0LAssEs.-See the advertisement of O
G. Parsley Co.. Wilmington, c., ing large
quantity of Salt and Molasses for SALE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16

tSS~ Special Term Mecklenburg County
Court is being held this week. This is the last Court
Of The sort that will assemble, as the State will be
placed under the order of things in few days.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16

DISTRICT MEErING.-The Annual District Meeting
Of the Shelby N. C.) District, S. c. Conference will
be held at Lincolnton on June ed and 18th Bishou
posgett will preside.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16
NEW BOOKS! GOOD BOOKs!l
and Cheap Books!!!

NEW BOOKS! GOOD BooKs!l
and Cheap Books!!!
Just received at TIddys New Book Store" Bibles
of all szes, from the largest to the smallest. AL
prices, to suit vcrybody.
Prayer Books,
handsome assortment, some really elegant, which
fail please the fastid GUS both in style
and price Hymn Books--Methodist, Presbyterian,
Baptist and Lutheran, all the different sizes pub
lIshed, can be found at Store
Albums,
We have the handsomest and most complete assert
ment offered in this market, which offer at
remarkably low prices. They are Lippincotts make.
and have the patent hinge, which, with ordinary
will last always and Il Little longer
Catholic Books.
Mission Book, Flowers Of Piety, Christian Guide
rs stylcsl, Key Of Heaven, Path TO Paradise, Gems
of Devotion.
Our Miscellaneous stock Is large, every one can
find something to read, for a small sum. We charge
nothing for showing goods--cal and examine
whether you want to buy or not.
Our stock Of School Books Is complete.
Wholesale buyers and Teachers buying for Schools
will certainly find it TO their advantages 10 call and
sec US before buying elsewhere.
Stationery.
Something nice just received in the Stationery
Line. Stamped initial paper with envelopes to match,
put up in neat quire Boxes. full line Of fancy
and plain Paper and Envelopes. ~
We have a full stock of Job Office Material such
ell sizes and qualities Paper, Flatcap, Foolscsp,
Letter and Note, Plain.
Book, News and Wrapping Paper At Manufacturers
prices. All we ask is Gn inspection Of stock and
prices as will not be undersold.
TIDDY Bro.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16

p9-It is reported that the Hon. j. G. Brock
inridge will return to this country next month.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16
Stationery.
Rags! Rags!!

The highest price paid in Money for clean cot.v
and Linen Rags o: the New Book Store.
June Is, 1868, TIDDY & BRO.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16

Salt! Salt!i
1000 SACKS GEN S,1T LIVERPOOL
1900 Sacks American Salt.
Large, full sacks in prime order momentarly ex-
peced, and for sale at lowest current prices
Orders for lots of 100 sacks over, received be-
fore discharge of vessels, will be filed extremely
low prices O. g. PARSLEY & CO,
juno 15 1858 I'm WILMINGTON, y. c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16
NOTICE

NOTICE
Is hereby given that application will be made to the
next General Assembly of North Carolina for
amendment Of the Charter Of the A., T. Ohio Rail-
road Co.
June Is, 1868. I'm.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-06-16

We have the handsomest and most complete assert
ment offered in this market, which we offer at
remarkably low prices. They are Lippincotts make.
and have the patent hinge, which, with ordinary
viii lasi alwaYs. and lIitle lanzcr.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-04

COPARTNBRSHIP-Referri 10 the above the under
signed have this day entered into coparnershp the
hrm ard style q WAsHBURN A SEARS Office No 50
Poyess street for the purpose Of cnoduetng GENERAL
GRAIN BROKERAGE and WEIGHING BUSINESS Is
successors to the late firm Of PeytOn washburn
q. W. WASHBURN
. GEO. z. SEARS
New Orleans. January /, 1868
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-04

The LoEw DEMONSTRATING of the slush and
mud on Broadway and Of the LOew Bridge, the
New York World OF the 9th ult. says: /" At least
one hundred thousand persons must have crossed
the bridge, yesterday, on a perfectly dry surface
while below it looked like pool of desolation
with the horses champing and splashing mud on
every unfortunate within reach" Baron Nun
ChausCn used to have reputation for telling big
stories, but has retired from the business.
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-04

The statistics elected by the ways and means
committee, in is investigation of the whisky
frauds, show that the government has collected
only eighteen cents instead of two dollars per
gallon. These statistics were based on the
data furnished by the records of the revenue
bureau, and did not include any estimate for the
losses which the government has sustained since
June last. Il is probable that the detailed
statement will show that less than nine cents per
gallon have been collected during the present
The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-01-04

NEW DRlLL.-The French infantry are being
trained to a new sharpshooter's drill. They form
loose square ; each man sets up his knapsack
before and secures it with his tent pegs, places
the two sticks used for the teRte d'Gbri on each
side OF the knapsack, and spreads his blanket
over 1t asia curtain, behind which he crouches
and hres. At six hundred yards the men are
thoroughly concealed, and this protection, though
not very eheetual, might make the men think
themselves more secure.