THE- WESTERN DEMOCIi AT, 11 AH LOT TE, W. C
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imdctat.
W.J. YATES, Editor and Proprietor.
CHARLOTTE, Y. C.
IVovember 6, 186G.
Trade or Charlotte. The business of this
town is steadily increasing every month, and the
, prospect of its becoming one of the largest inland j
cities in
surround
good pop
in any d
never be injured by the building of any new lines
of Kail road that is, the trade of the town can
not be cut off. The Road about to be rebuilt
from here to Statesville will greatly 'benefit us,
while the construction of the Air Line Koad from
Atlanta to Charlotte, aud the completing of the
Koad to Wilmington, will add much to the im
portance of this locality. -
As an evidence that the- Charlotte market is
one of the best in the State, we are informed by
our merchant?, that Cotton and other produce is
brought herefrom within seven miles of Cheraw,
20 miles of Camden, and five miles of Wiunsboro,
S. C. Within the past week we have seen iu our
streets several wagons from the counties of
Watauga. Caldwell, liurke, (Sec, selling produce
and taking in loads of goods.
From the indications now visible we think we
are justified in expressing the confident opinion
that Charlotte is bound to be, next to Wilming
ton, the largest and most thriving town in the
State.
Slterior Court. The Fall Term for Meck
lenburg county, was commenced last week and is
etill iu session two weeks being allowed for this
county. Judge Buxton presides, and W. P.
Caldwell, E.q.. Solicitor. Both are faithful and
popular officers.
The most of the week was occupied in trying
larceny cases. Three white men were whipped
one for stealing mules, another for stealing cot
ton, and another for stealing a watch. How
many freedmeu were thus dealt with we have not
ascertained. Two freedmen who were cliurged
witli burglary (and who would have been sen
tenced to dt ath if tried on that charge) were per
mitted to plead guilty tin an indictment for lar
ceny, and were given 30 lashes each. This ar
rangement was made solely from merciful feel
ings for the freedmen.
On Friday, a negro named Green Hodges was
tried for committing rape on a white lady con
siderably advanced in age, and who lived alone.
The crime was committed in this county soon af-t-
r the close of the war, and the military took charge
of the prisoner and after keeping him for nearly
a year returned him to tho civil authorities, by
order of the President for trial. He was ably de
fended by J. II. Wilson, Esq., but the caso was
euch a plain one that the Jury returned a verdict
of guilty after a short absence from the box. He
will be sentenced this week.
Enterprisk. We are gratified to learn that
thero is a prospect of the establishment of one or
two Cotton Factories In this place at an early
day. Certain capitalists have already taken steps
in that direction.
X5T We saw yesterday at tho Store of Messrs.
Sulivnn A: Co.. a large number of specimens of
cassiineres and woolen goods, manufactured at
th Rock I.land Factory. Charlotte, N. C They
wcrii sent to Moses L Holmes, Esq.. and com-pri.-od
all qualities and varieties. They were
certainly the. finest quality of goods we. ever saw
of the kind, and so they were pronounced by Mr
Holmes whose experience iu the manufacture of
uch gods, entitles his opinion to consideration.
We do not know any of the gentlemen connected
with this excellent manufactory, but they .should
be encouraged. Nor do we know the price of
their goods, but we have no doubt they sell as
low as any Northern house. If they do not, how
ever, we are satisfied that whatever difference
there may be in the co.-t of these goods more
thun that demanded by Northern houses, will be
more than made up in the real value and quality
of the goods. A man can't 6eo them without
wanting a suit. We trust our merchants will
hereafter send their orders to the Rock Island
Fac t o ry . Sal is h u r y Banner.
Tho Rock Island Factory, in this place, is
owned by Messrs. John A. Young, Miles L.
Wriston, John Wilkes aud E. A. Enrushnw.
Young ic Wriston was the old firm, and con
ducted the establishment for several years before
the war, on Catawba River, 10 miles- from Char
lotte. Recently the Factory was removed to
town, and Messrs. Wilkes and Earnshaw asso
ciated with tho firm. Superior goods, in large
quantities, are now being manufactured, and the
universal testimony is that they are as fine as
any made anywhere.
It is the duty of the press and the people of the
South to encourage this establishment. At an
early day we expect to give a full description of
the Factory and its operations.
Intelligence Office. We learn that Messrs.
Downing and Spratt have opened an Office in
this place for the purpose of aiding freedmen to
et employment as laborers, cVc, and also aid
ing those in search of such labor to secure it.
The plan will be, we suppose, for all who want
work to re-nyter their names at this office. In
this way. those wanting to hire hands can find
Jhem. We think it will prove of advautage to
both parties.
Large Potatoes. Wo are indebted to our
friends W. F. Griffith end S. IL Kirkpatrick, of
this county, fur specimens of large sweet pota
toes, some uf thein weighing about five pounds.
ng- m '
t"R. N. Tiddy & Brother. Booksellers, havo
sent us a c-py of "Blum's Farmer and Planters'
Almanac for 1SG7." They are for sale at the
Bookstore iu Charlotte between the two Drug
stores.
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ust been issued by Branson & Farror, Raleigh,
N C to whom orders may be sent. Single copy
15 cents, 100 copies $S. 1. 000 copies $70.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
Jlonses for Rent S P Alexander, Agent.
Executor's isale Wui Ilea aud Jas (Januingbara,
Executors. " : '
Thouiasvillc Shoes Brem, Brown i Co. t
Groceries Raximond A McLanghlin. "
Direct Importation Elias A Uohen.
Farm Superintendent Wanted.
Ladies Dress Goods Breui, Brown & Co.
Administrator's Notice S P Alexander, Adm'r.
Law Library for Sale C Dowd, Adm'r.
the Southern States is cheering. It is ; invited to again participate in the operations of , ,etter and otllcial 8lze envelopes there will be
ulation, and its transportation facilities the names business and postoffiee address
urcuon ure superior. Uosides, it can j x, . XT , . . ...'. . , , , ,
Meckxenbuko Agricultckal S0CIETV.--It
will be seen by & notice from the President of
the Mecklenburg Agricultural Society, that the
members are invited to meet in this place on
Saturday the 24th inst. We hope there will be
a full attendance.
This Society dors not alone embrace Mecklen-
urg county.but also Gaston, Lincoln, Iredell,
Districts. Before the war these Counties and
Districts were represented by officers and mem-
bers, and they contributed largely to the interest
of the annual exhibitions
Thev are r.orrlmllv
Inducements to Immigrants. The Raleigh
Sentinel publishes some facts to encourage immi
gration to North Carolina. Speaking of the
profits of cotton-planting, the Sentiuel says :
"Last winter, Gen. Whittlesey and Capt. James,
of the Freedmen's Bureau, rented the farms of
Win. Grimes, Eq., of this city, lying on both
sides of Tar River, at Yankee Ilall, in Pitt coun
ty. The same farms Mr Grimes advertises for
rent, the next year, in this paper. They were to
pay him, or did pay him in gold, ,10,000 nett for J
the year's rent of the farms. They pitched a
crop for 1,000 bales of cotton. How much corn,
&c, we have not heard. By some cause, a por
tion of the cotton crop was not cultivated. or at
least badly done. We learn, from a good source,
that the crop will make 800 bales of cotton and
ought to have made 1. 000. One hundred bales
of cotton at present prices will almost certainly
nett $10,000. being only one-eighth of the crop
of cotton. Usually, in that section, the rent of
the land claims one-third of the crop. We are
not prepared to say what has been the cost of
cultivation; usually, the expense of cultivation
ought not to exceed one-half of the value of the
crop-:, where there are no surplus hands or stock
to provide for. If it lias cost one-half in this case,
j the nett proceeds of the cotton crop atone will be
,'JOO bales or $4o.U00 leaving still on hand the
utensils, stock. &c
This, it strikes us, is a prettier operation, in
view of tho risk and capital employed, than mer
chandise or shipping. We judge that thousands
of acres of land may bo obtained in the cotton
sections of the Sate, on reasonable terms for
another year, and men of capital, who can secure
and irmnage the labor, it impresses us, can scarce
ly do better than to invest in cotton raising. We
have set down these facts as we hear them, for
the consideration of capitalists.
Fire. On Weduetday morning last, about 4
o'clock, the property known as tho Tan Yard, in
this place was consumed by fire. It was owned
by Dr. M. B. Taylor, and was insured for $15,
000, said to be about two-thirds of its value. The
fire was caused by an incendiary.
"From what we learn, in some counties in this
State, the increase of suits for debt is alarming,
and the people are anticipating the worst Conse
quences. 'e heard it stated, the other day, that
the Sheriff of a county, not far from this city,
said that h had half .a bushel of writs for debt to
return at the next County Court. We believe
that this is an unwise policy, and will result in
greater loss to creditors, in the aggregate, than
gain. A few sharp men miy be quick enough
to secure their debts, and men of capital may
make money by purchasing property, but the loss
to owners and creditors, generally, must be ruin
ous. The condition of the people demands for
bearance and sympathy. If these are not ex
hibited the demoralization of the times will work
greater evils. Compromise between honest
debtors and creditors should be the rule. All
parties would be better provided for, if this were
practiced. Raleigh Sentinel.
We agree with the Sentinel that some plan of
compromise between the debtor and creditor
would be the best for all parties. It will be very
unfortunate if property is forced to sale. But we
believe that all the trouble has been caused by
the Stay Laws. They were unfortunate for the
debtor, for had it not been for them, and espe
cially for the one adopted in the Fall of 1800 or
ltfGl, many persons would have paid their debts
in the early part of the war in Confederate money.
Too many very foolishly took advantage of that
law and refused to pay. and the result is, they
are now called upon to pay in good money. The
Stay Law now in existence is only an encourage
ment for creditors to commence suit as the only
method to secure their claims.
In these times, honest debtors ought to receive
from creditors all the indulgence it is.possible to
give them ; but then honest debtors must show
some disposition to settle just as soon as it is m
their power to do so.
Baltimore Affairs. Gov. Swann of Mary
land, is a plucky man. Notwithstanding the
threats of war by the radicals, he has decided to
remove the . Police Commissioners of Baltimore,
aud appoint others iu their places.
Baltimore, Nov. 2. Junius Young and Win.
J. Valent have been commissioned as new Police
Commissioners, aud were sworn before Judge
Morton, of the Superior Court. The old force
stdl remain on duty, and the police stations are
strongly guarded. All quiet, but much interest
manifested a to tho result of tho issue. Mr
Young is President of the Conservative City Con
vention. General Grant returned to Washington last
night, lie had an interview with both the old
aud new Boards of Commissioners.
The North Carolina Conference convenes
in Fayetteville on the 7th of November.
The Election. Eighty-four counties report
ed. Worth a,t7 1, Dockery 9.840.
Meetings are being held in South Carolina
to urge the Legislature to call a Convention, to
provide agaiust the distress brought upon the
people by the sale of property under execution
Jor debt.
SCALE OP DEPRECIATION.
Adopted by the Legislature of N. Carolina.
Scale of depreciation of Con federate Currency, the gold
dollar Icing the vuit and measure of value, from
JS'ov. ttt 1861, to Mvy I, :i?0.
Months.
. . , . tsr j u xjecisiaiure oi . onu varonna meets Darues. ana a reouest to return ir nnc aim
me Hill .liuuuav oi iovenioer nisi. I miijiu n "ivimi iiilic iuc wuoio not lO exceeu
1861. 1SC2. 163. 16G4. 1RC5.
$1.20 $3 01) S.21.00 50.00
1.30 3 00 21.00 50.00
1 50 4.0U 23.n0 60.00
150 5.00 20 00 100.00
1.50 5.50 19 00 :..
...... 1 f0 C-50 18.0U
1.50 " 9.00 21.00
1.50 14.00 23 Oo .........
2.00 14.00 25.00
2.00 14 00 26 00
$1.10 2.50 15 00 30.00
1.15 2.50 20.00
35.00
- 42 00
49.00
! January
February
March
J April
May..
June...
July
August
September
October
November....-December-....
Dec. ! to 10th
inclusive ...
Dec. 10 to 20ih
inclusive ...
Dec. 1st to31st
inclusive ...
Letteb JJnvelopes The information con
tained in the following announcement .may be of
service to business men :
Post-Office Department, Oct, I860.
Letter-size envelopes, stamped 3 cents, made
of a cheaper quality of paper than those bereto-
frra lcilPi) nra fiirniclio1 t. l rinnnrimAnt at
j 32 80 thousand, (beimg .2 80 exclusive of
? postage) and in proportion for less quantities.
i The better quality at $34 80 per thousand is not,
however, superseded, but will be supplied as
j heretofore, nnd, if desired, will be ruled for the
' address without additional chares. Upon all
four lines when ordered in quantities of five
hundred and upwards of any specified denomi
nation. Among the advantages secured to the public
by the use of the stamped envelopes are, first,
cheapness; second security to correspondence, in
this, that the stamp cannot be removed nor lost;
third, where a request is endorsed for the return
of the letter, it will not be sent to the dead letter
office in the event of its non-delivery, but will be
returned direct to the writer free of postage. The
postage on stamped envelopes, spoiled in direct-
ing, will be refunded in stamps, as provided in
section 189, Postal Regulations. By order of
the Postmaster General. A. N. Zevelt,
Third Assistant Postmaster General.
Openino of Bids. The bids for the stocks
held by the State in the various works of inter
nal improvement were opened Nov. 1st, by the
Public Treasurer, in presence of the Governor
aod Comptroller. The only stock for which of
fers were made was that of the Raleigh and
Gaston 11. II. Co. We subjoin the list of suc
cessful bidders :
List of successful Bidders for the Stock of the Ral
tigb & Gaston Railroad Company, owned by the
State, Nov. 1, 1866 :
Karnes of Bidders.
Bradley T Johuson,
Ao. of Shares.
115
fremium.
8
8
6J
H
3
2
2
11-10
par.
V A Caldwell, 5
Do. 10
Asa Biggs, 10
Do. 20
J W B Watson, 10
YVm Grimes, 270
j .Mrs L R Kingsbury, 40
I Jno P Brauch, 1,345
J M Heck, Agent, 5,000
Total Shares, C,825
Col. Ileck is understood to have bid in the
interest of the llalcigh and Gaston 11 It Co.
Besides the above there were bids at a lower
premium, equal to sixteen hundred and five
shares, besides a bid for the whole, by the Com
pany, at par. Raleiyh Sentinel.
-.
TiireatninO" Tha New York Evening
Post, (Radical,) which has for sometime been
coaxing the Southern people to adopt the con
stitutional amendment, changes its toue and be
gins to threaten. It now says :
''If the Southern leaders were wise men, they
would say to themselves, ''Our best course is
to adopt the amendment, because thus the mat
ter will be settled; we shall at least be secure of
life, property and residence in the country.
We failed, and we must wait for our offence to
be forgotten." They would see that presently
their affair will "blow over," if only they act
prudently; but that their present course is only
calculated to excite resentment against them.
Congress, which would have the power under
the amendment, would, before many years past,
remit the very light penalty put upon them and
restore them or all who showed a proper spirit
to all privileges, and they might still hope
for a political future.
But they 6eern little inclined for such wis
dom. They are as besotted now as they were
in 1860, when they deliberately made war
against the Union, and really believed their
treason would not be resisted. Their crazy at
tempt then not only brought ruin upon their
own States, but enormous losses and sufferings
upon the Northern people. So, too, their pre
sent course threatens to inflict upon us, as well
as upon the Southern States, further injuries.
The Southern leaders have a capacity for mis
chief, that is to say so much wc must grant
them; they are able to keep the country in dis
order; but whenever the people of the United
States come fairly to see this, nothing is so
probable as that they will sweep away, with the
strong arm of justice, thefee infatuated hinderers
of peace and prosperity, these maliguant and
stubborn mischief makers. If the men who led
the way in the great treason insist on being
hanged or expatriated, they may yet have their
will and that sooner than they think."
IS? The suit brought by the Rothschild
Brothers vs. II II Dibrell and W W Weisiger,
for the recovery of upwards of two hundred
hogsheads of tobacco, will be tried on Friday
next. The circumstances are as follows: In
the year 1S50 and 1800, the Rothschild Bro
thers, in l'nris, bought in this city, by their
agent, upwards of two hundred hogsheads of to
bacco, of peculiar excellence, which was depos
ited in Meyers warehouse, and the receipts of
R 11 Dibrell and W W Weisigcr iu the shape
of tobacco notes were given for it.- After the
evacuation the tobacco was taken possession of
by Col. Jno S Loomis as captured property.
This claim was not contested, and Col. Loomis
ordered the hogsheads to be coopered up and
the tobacco to be prepared for sale -at auction.
Messrs Rothschild; heariog of this proceeding,
brought suit against Messrs Dibrell & Weisiger,
and present the rcceiprs of those gentlemen for
the hogsheads takeu charge of by, them. An
application was made to Judge Lyons to enjoin
the partios not to sell the tobacco. He granted
the injunction, and had the tobacco placed in
the custody of Thos U Dudley, Es-q , City Ser
geant. This lot of tobacco is sjid to be pecu
liarly valuable, and of a kind that cannot be re
placed if it should be sold Rick. Examiner.
m m '
figy The whole number of Confederate sol
diers buried in the Stonewall Cemetery at in-
j chestcr, VY, is 2,4'J4, as follows
North Caro
lina 447. Virginia 394. Georcia 289. South
Carolina 14$, "Alabama 72, Louisiana GU, Mis
sissippi 66, Florida 33, Tennessee 19, Arkansas
20, Maryland 13, Texas 5, Kentucky 3, Dele
ware 1, unknown dead 815, whose names are
known but not'thrir State 85. Some of the
dead are yet to be collected, but the committee
expects to be enabled to perfect the pious work
in which they are engaged, and to "make the
Stonewisl! Cemetery worthy of the name of
Jackson, of the tooib of Ashby, and of the re
spect we owe to the memory of those who died
fur our cause."
r:naral fL 'KTirhv Smith bass been elected Pres
ident of the Southern Telegraph Company, in
place of I, C. Boyle, resigned.
Printed across the end. w ithout adthuona! charge.
Foreign News. It is reported that Napoleon
told Carlotta to urge Maximiilian- to cede two of
his province to the United States in order to con
solidate his rule in Mexico.
The Pope has delivered an ultimatum condemn
ing the conduct of Italy, declaring his readiness
to die in defence of right, and if necessary. he will
seek the free office of his ministry in another land. 1 7 "Z" lecuV:e "Jf
'. . t i?s , 6urveance over lum, and the guard from
The Turks are reported to claim great victories . Carroll Hall at night. . Instructions to this effect
over the Christians in Candia. Large submis- I nave been sent from Washington to General Bur
sions were beiti" made bv the Christians to Turk- ! Commandant of the Fort. . All the guards
ish authority.
Tie cotton crop of Egypt is said to be very
large. The cattle Tlarue had almost died out ia
England.
of A P.,a Pmn-. Pir
vl a i aris correspondent says the t.mpres iar -
'd tr.Mo'a i r x.
Miauj toiuuieuueu cni uer Yuj-yo
era Cruz to Nagere, when she talked about the
cimuuni responsibilities sue naa assumed.
The famine continued in India, and the cholera
had appeared in the famine districts.
TnE Secretary of War. A Washington
dispatch to the New York Herald says :
"Gen. Sherman was called here solely with
reference to succeeding Mr Stanton temporarily
in the War Department ; but as he manifests
some reluctance to accept that position, and as
Gen. Grant cannot well be spared from his pre
sent duties, it is now proposed that Gen. Sher
man shall be assigned to the Mexican business,
and Gen. Grant will probably assume the duties
of the War Department when Mr Stanton shall
withdraw."
The Herald has written Stanton out of ofBce
so often, that it has become a stale subject.
Stanton mat "withdraw," but we doubt it.
JBgy The Salisbury prison lot was sold on the
1st inst., by the proper officer of the United
States government. Mr II. II. Helper became
the purchaser for 1,600.
Linwood. This famous farm, belonging to
Dr W. 11. Holt, and lying in the far-famed
"Jersey Settlement" of Davidson County, will
be sold to the highest bidder on the 11th day
ol December next. Also, other property of Dr.
Holt. Sold under deed of trust.
Mast. The Salem Press says that the white
oak mast has never been more abundant, within
the recollection of the oldest men, than it now
is. A great help in time of need, the corn crop
being short.
BST" Gen. Leventhrope (the popular com
mander of the late 11th N. C. Regiment) has
been elected President of the contemplated air
line Railroad from Atlanta to Charlotte.
J? Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee and Mis
souri pay this year an internal revenue tax of
19,000,000 on tobacco.
The order prohibiting persons from seek
ing redress through the courts, in cases of 'titles
to lands and other property confiscated and sold
by the Government, has been revoked in the
military department of Washington by directien
of the President.
Elections occur in twelve States on Tuesday
the 6th of November, as follows: Massachusetts,
New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland,
Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Mis
souri, Kansas and Nevada. These States elect
ninety-one. Representatives in Congress.
The Vermont House of Representatives rati
fied the Constitutional Amendment by a rote of
199 to 11.
Mr. Wright, the United States Senator from
New Jersey, died last week.
A New Oi leans dispatch of the 29th says Gov.
Humphreys, of Mississippi, in view of the preca
rious condition of Mr Davis' health, recommends
that the Legislature appoint one or more com
missioners to proceed to Washington and confer
with the President with a view to the release of
Davis on parole or bail.
A respected citizen of Franklin, N. II., ended
a little domestic difficulty by hanging himself.
Col. Roberts, in New York, has issued an ad
uress to the Fenians, calling on them to work
and organize into regiments. . Strange events, he
says, are in the . near future, and you know not
how soou you may be called upou to strike for
Ireland.
1 mm
Washington, Nov. 2. Sanford Canover was
arrested in New York yesterday, and brought to
Washington to-day. lid is charged on , the
affidavit of Win II. Roberts, of having fraudulent
ly procured Roberts to commit to memory, and
swear to false statements before the House Com
mittee, on tho examination of witnesses as to mat
ters implicating Jefferson Davis in the murder of
President Lincoln. Canover, it will be recollected
ave secret testimony before the Millitary Coin
mission, on the trial of the assassinators conspiracy .
Wilkes Booth. The La Crosse Democrat
docs not believe that John Wilkes Booth is dead.
It says :
The papers arc now having much to say about
Booth, whether he be dead or not. John
Wilkes Booth was alive on the 13th day of July,
1S66. The man who was killed was not Booth,
but another person murdered in order to obtain
the reward offered for his capture. Time will
unravel the ball of mystery now connected with
this affair, and show up tho beauties of Stan
ton's detective system. Again we repeat, earn
estly and certainly, that John Wilkes Booth
never was taken to Washington cither wounded
or dead, and that he was alive in July of this
year.
Rock Island Woolen Factory. This
factory so long known, was formerly located 10
miles from Charlotte, on the Catawba river.
Since the war it has been moved into Charlotte,
and now operates near the Central Railroad.
Gen. Young showed us through the whole es
tablishment greatly to our satisfaction. Among
the largo amount of machinery added since the
war,. may be found ten very large double looms,
of the Irftcst and most superb style. We saw
these looms actually weaving te different vane
lies of most beautiful, and very fine woolen
goods. Gen. Young informs us that tnese
goods are now sold extensively in nearly all the
Southern States. We have Bevcr seen prettier
or better goods of New England manufacture
than these mills are now producing. We must
not omit to notice the new steam boilers ued
in this factory. They are constructed of a large
number of small cast iron globes all connected,
so as to allow the steam to pass freely from on
to another, the blast passing between and around
the globes. A full head of steam is at any time
raised in fifteen minutes; a large amount of
wood is saved, and there h almost no danger of
an exDlosion. We were perfectly deligntea wun
its operation. (Jo tne wnole, we nave noi ior
I long time spent so pleasant a day as we spent in
j Charlotte. Raleiyh Methodist Enterprise.
Latest IVews.
EX PKESIDENT DAVIS PAEOLE EX
TENDED. .
The parole Granted Jefferson Tlarli bam a
j montn "go. giving him the privilege of the
f f ud Vthe ?'tre8S during the day. has been
over him both during the day and night being
removea, ne now enjoys perfectly untrammelled
liberty and every possible means of comfort and
- pleasure while held a nrisoner in theFort.
It is said he has expressed great gratification
at this action of the Government, and already
. .nnt(imili.tl., . , , , . , - J
coniemP,ale vacating Carrol Hall and taking up
ins residence with Mrs Da
' signed him shortly after hi
avis in the casemate as-
s arrival here.
FROM MEXICO.
A letter received at New Orleans from Mexico,
announces the mutiny of a regiment of Mexicans
organized with Austrian officers, who murdered
all of the latter aud went over to Diaz, at Cajaca.
The Emperor, on account of his recent sick
ness and his distress of mind as to the health of
the Empress, had shut himself up in the Castle of
Chapultepec. His early abdication was expect
ed. NEW YORK, Nov. 3.
Cotton quiet at 39 and 41 cents. Flour and
Wheat dull. Gold $1,451.
FROM BALTIMORE.
Baltimore, Nov. 3. The new Commission
ers were arrested this afternoon on a bench war
rant issued by Judge Boud, on a charge of at
tempting to break the peace, and upon refusing
to give bail in the sum of $25,000 were commit
ted to jail. Sheriff Thompson was also commit
ted. The old Commissioners are" etill in possession.
The new Commissioners will get out a writ of
habeas corpus, which will bring the question be
fore the Courts. A writ can scarcely be returned
before Monday.
The city is quiet nw, but several riotous de
monstrations occurred during the afternoon upon
the fact being known that the new Commissioners
had been arrested.
FROM WASHINGTON.
Washington, Nov. 4 Gov. Swann, Mont
gomery Blair and Mr Latrope, counsel for the
newly appointed Baltimore Police Commissioners,
arrived here last evening, and had an interview
with the President to-day. Secretary Seward,
Gen. Grant, Stanton aud the Attorney General
were iu conference with the President to-day.
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State Agricultural Society. The call
for the meeting of the State Agricultural Society,
on Tuesday, the 27th day of November, in this
city, we consider very opportune. We hope that
leading planters, and. iudeed, every gentleman
interested in the industrial enterprises of the
State, will endeavor to be present.
That meeting is important, not only to encour
age and re-inaugurate a geueral system of Couuty
Agricultural Societies and Fairs and to deter
mine upon the- Annual State Fair next October,
but to draw out the views of thoughtful, intelli
gent and practical men in regard to the best and
wisest plans for the division of labor in the State
and the varieties of agricultural pursuit in which
our people should embark. Ral. Sentinel.
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Reform at Washington. The heads of
the departments at Washington have deter
mined to inaugurate a system of reform in the
matter of the morals of the clerks and employees,
male and female. A large force of detectives
are to be set to watch said clerks and employees,
and all found gambling, visiting houses of ill
fame or running in debt, are to be discharged
forthwith. Wonder if this will produce a re
bellion. A constable in Ohio lately testified in court as
follows: 'I know nothing of her but what I hear
the neighbors say; and, iu my pinion, what a
woman says of another is not worthy of belief."
In this county, on the 30th Oct , by Rev. R. II.
Griffith, Mr Junius M Lee to MUs Lizzie J Smith,
daughter of the late B R Smith.
In this countj, on the 1st inst., by F. M. Rogs,
E5q., Mr Banister Collier to Miss Violet Cathcart.
In Raleigh, oa the 30th alt., Dr Pejton T Henry
of Coleraia, Bertie county, to Miss Lucy Catherine
Moore, eldest daughter of B F Moore, Esq.
In Guilford county, on the 24th u It, Mr John C.
Turner to Miss Mary Jane Rumly. Also, MrJ. A.
Stewart to Miss M J Shaw.
la Asheville, on the 10th ult, John WoodSn, Sr.,
at the advanced age of 85 years.
In Greensboro, on the 26th ult, Mra Mary Ann
Dean, wife of B. Y. Dean.
OBITUARY.
Died, at the residence of R I McDowell, Esq., in
Iredell county, N C, on the 25th of October, 1866,
Mrs Margaret J Brevard, in the 68th year of her age.
The announcement of this death will awaken deep
emotion ou the part of a large circle of christian
friends. Seldom, indeed, does the grave close over
the remains of a more intelligent, consistent and
noble miuded christian, than in this instance. At
an early period of life she professed an interest in
Christ and united with the Presbyterian Church, of
which her Father, James Connor, Kiq , was a Ruling
Elder. From that lime uLtil her death, her life was
a bright and beautiful illustration of christian prin
ciple. Gifted with a strong mind, enriched with
ample stores of cultivation, and controlled by warm
and generous affections, she was truly a shining
liht in all the relations of christian duty. To her
family she was a bright ornament and a rich bless
ing: to the poor she was a constant and liberal
benefactor; to the Church she was ac ardent and
devoted friend, consecrating her wealth and prayers
and efforts to promote every good work.
Mrs Brevard s faith and patience were often tried
by deep afflictions, having been called to bury her
husband and all her children except Mrs McDowell,
a ho survives ber. Crushed by the heaviest be
reavements yet, amid all these tribulation?, ber
christian fortitude and resignation were most fig-
nrtlly manifested. When called to meet ber last
sickness, a most lovely christian spirit waa exhibited
throughout, in calm submission to every trial, in
thankful acknowledgment of every mercy, and a
jojful hope of a glorious immortality. A life so
exemplary, and a death sc peaceful, ought to be im
proved by all surviving friends
Smitten friends.
Are Angels ent on errand? fall of love;
For us they languish and for us they die;
And shall they languish, shall tbev die in vain?
Com.
N C. Presbyterian copy and forward bill to U. I.
McDowell, Beattie's Ford.
CHARLOTTE MARKET, Nov. 5, 1866.
Corrected by Stikbocsk, Macaclat A Co.
A considerable quantity of Cotton was sold last
week ia this market." The highest price paid was
32 J. the purchaser paying the tax. On Saturday
the figures ranged at 31 to 32. Market rather dull.
Cora ia demand at $1.29 for new. Old corn com
mands $1 50.
Tlour $15.50 per barrel. Wheat $2.60 to $3 per
bushel.
Bacon 24 to 25, bog round ia demand,
Oats 90 cents to $1.
Ko change in oriee of Groceries,
- A Ready Answer. .That eccentric preacher,
Lorenao Dow, was once stopping at a hotel ia
New York, kept by a man named Bush. Amooe
the guests was a Gen. Root. They occasionally
made themselves merry at Lorenzo's expense.
One day Gen. Root began upon him thus: Mr
Dow, you tell us a great deal about. Heaven.
Now, I want yon to tell rne plainly what sort of
place Heaven is,w With imperturbable gravity,
the preacher replied ; "Heaven, gentlemen, ia a
smooth, rich, fertile country ; there isn't a bush or
a roor in it, and there never will De." The Root
and Bush subsided, and Mr Dow wasn't further
troubled.
For' . Kent.
I offer for Rent, for the year 1867, the Dwelling
occupied by the late Col. B W Alexander. Also,
the Dwelling now occupied bv Mr W W Elms. Also,
the Store House, on Trade street, now occupied by
Mr Lowengard. Also, the Store belonging to Thos.
Trotter's Estate, in Granite Row, together with the
Rooms up stairs. Also, the Store now occupied bj
Hutchison, Burroughs & Co.
S. P. ALEXANDER, Agent.
Nov 5, 1856 3t .
Executor's Sale,
We will sell at the late residence of Robt. Cun
ningham, deceased, on Tuesdaythe 4th day of De
cember next, three tracts of LAND; One containing
210 Kcres, where the deceased formerly lived, joining
the Lands of Jas Kenneir, Jas II Davis and others.
Also, a Plantation containing 125 acres, joining the
Lands of Jus II Davy, Mrs M L Weeks and others.
Also, a Plantation lying one mile above Morrow's
Turn Out, known as the Porter place, joining the
Lands of John W Morrow, Wra Thrower and others,
containing 144 acres. All these tracts of Lands ar
in a high state of cultivation, well improved and
good water. Any persons wishing to tee and ex
amine them, by applying to Jas Cunningham he will
show them these different tracts of Land. : Terms
make known on day of sale. Sale. to commence at
li o'clock. WM. ItBA,
JAMES CUNNINGHAM, -
Nov 5, 1 866. Executors.
Law Books for Sale.
The Law Library, containing fall sets of the N. C.
Snpreme Court Reports, and many other valuable
Law and Miscellaneous Books, belonging. to the
Estate of S. J Lowrie, deceased, will be told at
Auction, at the Court House in Charlotte, on Sat
urday next, the 10th instant. Terms : Six months
credit, purchaser giving bond and security. -
C. DOWD, Adm'r.
Nov 5, 1866 It
GROCERIES.
hammond &, Mclaughlin
Have just received a large Slock of fresh Groceries,
consisting in part of
50 Barrels Sugar, assorted, , '
30 Molasses,
20 Bags Coffee,
50 Kegs Nails,.
50 Boxes Cheese, assorted,
Bagging and Rope,
Mackerel, Salmon, Halibut, Codfish, Ilerring, and
Blue Fish, a superior article,
Hardware, Leather, Saddles, Ac.
Together with every article usually kept ia a Family
Grocery Store. ,
Produce of all sorts taken in exchange for Goods.
Nov 5, 1806. .
IYoticc.
Having qualified as Administrator on the Estate
of the late JOHN M. SPRINGS, I notify all persons
indebted to the said Estate to make settlement, and
those having claims against the same must present
them within the time prescribed by law, or this
notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery.
S. P. ALEXANDER, Adm'r.
Nov 5, 1866.
WANTED,
A single man to take charge of and assist in work
ing a small Farm near Charlotte. Good recom
mendations will be requirud. -Apply to
8. P. HOUSTON,
next door to Charlotte Hotel.
Nov. 5, 1866. pd
ATTENTION LADIES.
We are receiving at our Dry Goods Store, a new
Stock of
Ladies Cloaks.
Something entirely new, and of the latest styles.
Ladies' Lamb Wool and Merino VESTS. Ladies'
DRESS GOODS, in every variety. The lurgest and
best assortment in the City, all of which 'we are of
fering nt greatly reduced prices. Give us a call.
No trouble to show Goods.
Nov 5, 1866. ( BREM, BROWN St CO.
DIKECT IMPORTATION,
Ivory Balance Handle Table Knives and forks,
" - .t Dessert M "
Bone, Stag and Cocoa Handle' 44 11
Carvers of every description. "
Pocket Cutlery, Scissors, Shears, Ac.
All of the best makers, and purchased by one of the
firm, and for sale at less than New York prices at
JL,IAS A COHEN'S.
Photographic Albums
The largest, finest end most beautiful assortment,
suitable for wedding and birth-day presents, jusf
imported uireci. . ,
Masical AUjubh,
Pearl Albums,
Morocco Albums,
Leather Albums,
Cheap Albums.
ELIAS & COHEN.
FAIVCY ARTICLES,
Of every description, consisting in part of Ladies'
and Gents' Writing Desks. Work Boxes, Paper Mache
lok Stands, Portfolios, Ladies Companions; Pearl
Card Cases and Boxes, Morocco Trarelling Bags,
Courier Bags, Purees, Pocket Books, English Hair
and Tooth Brushes, Ac , Ac, to which we invite the
inspection of our friends and customers, just re?
ceired direct from Europe and for sale by
ELIAS COHKX.
Nov 5, 165. .
.Tnwf T?4iv'fl '
Thomasvi
ville Shoes, at the Hardware Stora ot
,1806 2t BREM, BROWN At CO.
Nov 5
Miller Wanted.
A man of steady and industrious habits, who baj
had good experience as Miller and Sawyer, ean fiad
employment oa liberal terms by applying imme
diately to 8. W. DAYW,
Oct 29, 18C6 tf
Plantation Tor Sale.
As Agent for the heirs at law of. Thos. II. Grier,
dee'd, I will sell, on Tuesday the 6th day of Novem
ber, at funuc Auction, tnat valuable tract or uana
known as the Spratt place, ir miles South ef Char-
iotte, on ine nation rora Koaa, aojOinLog tne janas
tn v Roil vr m if .t sviv... rin tv. mm.
ises is a good Dwelling House and all necessary oot-
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Duuuings. job tract coduiirs
ooe-half in cultivation and prodaces cotton, woeai,
corn, Ac. The situation is a desirable one, and
beautifully located. '
The Sale will take place on the premises. Term
made known on day of sale. - '
ALEX. GRIER, AgenJ,
Octl5, U'CS 4t " '
NOTICE." '
The Members of the Mecklenburg .Agricultural
Society are urgently requested to meet at the Court
House, ia Charlotte, on Saturday, the 24th of No
vember, as an effort will then be made to revive the
Society, recover the Grounds, and discuss the pro
nrietv and practicability of holding a County Fai
next year. ' It is earnestly hoped that the meeting
will be fully attended. -.-
A. B. DAVIDSON, President.
'pvember 5, 1866.