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THE WESTERN DEMOCRAT 5 GUARIiOTTE, rH.-'W tsUtn tmoctat. W. J. YATES, Editor and Proprietor. CIlAiri.OTTC. 'If. c. December 18, 18G6. EF" It is stated that Ex-Got. H)den and oth er have gone to Washington by invitation of leading members of Congres. We have all along feared that it was the design of Congress to remand the Southern States to Provisional or Territorial Governments. A question of that tort is now under consideration. Hence we have given such advice as we thought would tend to avert further trouble and difficulties. In another column will be found a synopsis of a Bill introduced by Mr Thad Stevens for re organizing our State Government. The Raleigh Progress (whose Editors fought in the Southern army until Gen. Lee surren dered) fays: "The advices received from Washington up to this moment, confirm our previously expressed opinion: that the South has no earthly hope of better term of reconstruction than those already offered. We are pained to find this the case, and have full realization of the wonderfully mel ancholy difference between the generosity and patriotism of earlier northern public men and those who are nw on the stage of action. But this knowledge does not change the stubborn fact, that th dominant party in Congress are more than ever resolute in their purpose to carry out their programme. Thus early in the session, it has been shown that no regard is to be had to the recommendations of Mr Johnson. He is merely a cypher and the Southeru Statos so many conquered provinces. In less .than forty right hours after assembling, half a dozen mea sures affecting the South have been developed and given such direction as insures their maturi ty for action as early as practicable. Not the least interesting of the series is the proposition to destroy present State governments and resolve us into the condition of territories. Whether this extreme revolutionary scheme can command support sufficient to give it effect, is a que.-tion we do not pretend to answer. It is evideut, how ever, that the fool-hardy press, and a certain 'rlass of public men in this section, have had a very large influence in destroying northern con servatism. The former have teemed with noth ing but bravado and senseless harangues against men who could not see matters after their fashion. The latter have been so solicitous for the fat places of the land for the loaves and fishes for the gratification of inordinate, unreason able ambition as t' exhibit little or no concern fr their fcection, and certainly not a particle of attachment to the Union. This has confirmed radicals in their opinion that we are not recon structed; that ruit3, corroded, corrupt politi cian! are more anxious for restora'ion to posi tions of emolument and trust, than they are to secure the glory, honor, prosperity and peace of the country. We are thoroughly convinced of the loyalty and good faith of rhe mass of our people, and we are sanguine that this is especially true as to late southern army officers and soldiers. What Congress will or will not do, remains to b seen. We are satisfied, in the meantime, that the Imppiest results would have flown from the choice of different men to inaugurate southern representation in that tody. A mMj-rity of the people thought otherwise and we respect their decision, though we deny its wisdom. The best that can now be done is to bury old feuds and show, however widely we may differ as to present policy, that there is no unnecessary disposition to make past party distinctions the basis of future operations as to Secession and Unionism." Te Legislature:. Both Houses have agreed to adjourn on the 24th of December, to meet again on the 22 d of January. On Thursday last, the Senate and House acted on the Howard Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. In the Senate the vote stood 44 against the Amendment to 1 for it. In the House, the vote was 93 against the Amend ment to 10 for it. Five members of the Senate were absent or not voting, and in the House sev enteen failed to vote. No doubt sotno were ab sent and some dodged. A New Institution. The Rev A O Stacy, A. M., has leased the large and convenient buildings of the N. C. Military Institute in this city, and intends to it them up in a suitable manner for the purpose of opening a Female College of a high grade on the 29th of January next. The institution will be known as the "Mecklenburg Female College at Charlotte, N. C." Mr Stacy has bad a great deal of experience in Female Colleges, and we can saj that we believe him to be competent in every respect, and will dis charge his dm j -fully and faithfully. For circulars containing all information, apply to Rev. A. G. Stacy or T. D. Gillespie, Esq., at Charlotte, N. C. See advertisement in another column. Trade of Chaklotte. The streets of this town last week remiuded us very much of oar earlier days in the town of Fayetteville. In that good old town, when we were a boy. we saw as nmny as four or five hundred wagons in the streets at one time loaded with cotton, tobacco, flaxseed, and produce generally.- But the build ing of Railroads has turned the greater part of such trade from Fayetteville. Last week the streets of Charlotte were filled with wagons from all directions some from Fair field. Kershaw and Chesterfield Districts, S. C. On one day about 300 bales Cotton were brought to this market in wagons. Our principal cotton buyers are R. M. Oates & Co.. J. Y. Bryce & Co.. Sienhou.se, Macaulay & Co., Williams & Meacham. A. R. Ilomesley. Hammond & Mc Langhlin, Torrence fc Gray, W.Boyd A: Co., and other smaller buyers. Not Very Complimentary. The Wilson Carolinian speaks as follows : We hope the Legislature will adjourn before long. The Legislative proceedings have entirely destroyed the interest of our paper, and if it does not speedily adjourn, we shall be compelled to omit them." ' wi . Hr" Gov. Patton of Alabama, recommended to the Legislature of that State the adoption of the Howard Amendment. The Legislature, after considering the matter, rejected the Amendment by a large majority vote. . NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Financial Report of the Ciir of Charlotte Mecklenburg Female College at Charlotte Rev A O Stacy, President Christmas and New Year's Presents at Elias k Cohen's Administratrix's Sale Easter H Richardson, Adm'x English and French School for Young Ladies at Lin- rolnton Mis? M W Alexander Concord Female College Rev J it M Caldwell . R N Tiddr A Brother. Booksellers and Stationers Com and Lime W W Pegrera , 1 'iiy Ordinances S A Harris, Mayor trvkbjMerN Mvetfu T W Dewer, Cashier Treasurer's Rxjort. We are, indebted to some one at Raleigh for a copy of the Anneal Report of the Public Treasurer of North Carolina. Mr Battle has made a good officer, and bis report shows that be is well-fitted for the position he oc cupies. , The Report states that the ante -war debt in cluding interest to the 1st October, 1866, is $13, 033,000. Xhe following general statement shows the con dition of the State Treasury : Balance in hands of Puplic Treas urer, January 1st. I860, $5,964 38 Receipts for the fiscal year ending September 30th, 1B0O, . I,l7.770 26 tl .973,734 64 Disbursements for the fiscal year ending September 30th, 1866, 1,850.528 72 Leaving in hands of Public Treas urer October 1st, 1866, $123 205 92 A table is appended to the report showing an estimate of the probable expanses of the State Government for the fiscal year ending October 1st, 1867, as follows : Legislative Department, $161,100 Executive Department, 3&305 Judicial Department, 64.000 Miscellaneous, 229.130 $490 535 The Treasurer leaves it to the Legislature whether provision shall be made for xhe payment of interest on the public debt, and if so resolved. he says the rates can be increased for that pur pose. Magistrates. Something ought to be done by the Legislature for the relief of the Magis trates, bo as to allow them fees for their services. For some time past two or three of our Magis trates (Ross and Overman especially) have been kept busy issuing warrants, attachments and Ca. Sas. These matters consume a great deal of their time, frequently three or four days of the week, and unless something is done to allow them compensation they wjll be forced to resign. We are surprised that they give so much of their time to the public for nothing. When- thejr issue an attachment they have to write an advertisement to be posted all for nothing. The law ought to require that Attachment notices should be pub lished in the newspapers, so that interested par ties might have a chance to plead. But few, if any, see fLe notices stuck up oaihe court-house doors. We notice that a meeting of the Magistrates of this county is called on the 29th inst., to take into consideration the propriety of resigning their commissions. tW A heavy snow and sleet fell here on last Saturday. m - t3T We notice that a member of the House of Commons introduced a bill entitled "A bill for the relief of the people.'" It merely provided for a sine die adjournment of the Legislature on the 24th of December. We presume he tthioka it would bp a great retief to shorten the session of that body aod save the $6 and $10 per day that the officers and members now receive. The Penitentiary. The committee of the Legislature in charge of the matter, have re ported in favor of the establishment of a Peni tentiary. We caution members of the Assembly as to their votes on this question. The State can not afford an expense of such doubtful propriety ai this ti'e. Let the ijnestion be submitted to the people at the next election. Xfetcberu Com mtrciut. These are our sentiments, and we warn the Legislature against imposing -unnecessary burdens ujon the people, without first securing their as sent. Salisbury Ji'inner. We have already gave our reasons for opposing the establishment of a Penitentiary in this State. It will require a large sum of money from the people to erect the buildings, kc, and -we fear it would always be an expense to the State Treasury. It would furnish offices for several office-hunters, but instead of decreasing crime it will increase it. Let rogues and villains be whipped and hanged, in the old way, and not fed and pampered at State expense. Are the people willing to see their money appropriated by the Legislature for such a purpose at time when they are scarcely able to pay their taxes! Do they want to erect an asylum for horse-'Jiieres and house-robbers. There' is the best authority for saying that the President has positively determined not to inter fere in the case of Jeff. Davis, by ordering his release on parole, but that he will remain where he is until arrangements can be made for his trial some time during the ensuing spring. Thad. Stevens does not believe that Jeff. Davis can be adjudged guilty of complicity iu the assassination of Lincoln, lie thinks he had no hand in it. Washington Letter. President Johnson, in May. 1865, by procla mation accused Mr Davis of complicity in the as sassination of Lincoln, and, inasmuch as he now knows the charge to be false, he ought to pub licly withdraw Ft. The President has had it in his power not only to release Mr Davis, bat to issue a general amnesty and thus produce a feel ing of security and peace on the part of all who have been placed under the ban by the failure of the Southern cause. Even Thad. Stevens taunted the President the other day for not having is sued such a proclamation. If he bad done so long ago, instead of issuing those double meaning papers, the Radicals would not now have the power they exercise. In a speech iu the House of Representatives last week, Mr Stetens created some sensation by declaring that he did not believe Jefferson Davis could be tried for treason. Gex. Sickles' Order. The intelligent cor respondent of the Baltimore G-xettee of the 10th says, that "the government has not authorized Gen. Sickles to forbid corporal punishment in North Carolina." If that is the case why don't President John son say so. and forbid military . officers from in terfering with our Courts. Ha has it in his pow er to prevent such interference, and jet he is silent. The Raleigh Sentinel of Friday says : "At the request of the Legislature-, Got. Worth, in company with Hon. Tboa. Ruffin and Hon. D. L. Swain, leave for Washington City to-night, to se-k an interview with the authorities of the Gov ernment in refereuce to the late order of General Sickles, relating to corporal punishment." " A celebrated physician says that one ten dol lar pair of walking shoes will a twenty' doc tor's visits at $5 each. Appropriate j astd Skxsiblk.- It will be Obstkcctioh op the Civil Law bt Miu remembered that weecv before last the House of TAR Obder. County Court of Craven &- Commons passed some resolutions asserting the loyalty of oar people, which caosed debate and imprudent language on the ptrt of some of the members..; On Friday, last, .when said resolu tions came before ' the Seoate for action, Mr Jones, of Wake county, offered the following appropriate resolutions as a substitute for those psssed by the House : Whereas, The late unfortunate conflict of arms between the United States Government and the government of the Confederate States, so-called, begat fceliogs of great hostility, not only between people of two sections of oar com mon country, but between the inhabitants of North Carolina, on the one side, known as Un ion men, and on the other as secessionists, and, whereas, resistance to the authorities of the United States ceased with the surrender of the Southern armies, and, whereas, it is the doty of overy one having surrendered in good faith, to obscure inviolate, in thought, aetion, or speech, the oath of loyalty by him subscribed, and, whereas, doubts seem to pervade the minds of our Northern brethren as to the actual state of public sentiment among us upon these subjects. Therefore be it resolved, That the members of this General Assembly do, individually and collectively, declare their desire for harmony and prosperity among all classes of our people, North and Sooth, East and West; that they earnestly and conscientiously desire a restora tion of the Union, and of fraternal feeling with the citizens of any and every State thereof, and they will also ioculcatc, both by their action as Legislators and citizen?, the lessons of true loy alty and obedience to the United States Govern ment, for the present as well as for the future. Resolved, That they cherish for their ieilow citizens in affliction, caused by the late war, of whatever class, the deepest sympathy; and take this occasion to express, especially towards that portion of our people who, during tbe conflict, were exiled, or injured in any way or manner whatever, tbe kindest and most brotherly feel ings; and that, setting aside forever the troubles of the past, we are willing to strive wkh them for tbe maintenance and perpetuation of a com mon country, proscribing do one for opinion's sake merely. Resolved, That with "charity towards all, and malice towards none," we deem it our duty, as Legislators holding in trust the honor and welfare of the whole people, to protest against violent language or heated controversy at this time of our commoa calamity, and invoke all to remember, that but lately, words led us to blows, and blows to the destruction of our property, our government, and many of our best and bra vest citizens. Resolved, That regretting the errors of the past and willing to improve the future by tbe use of every means in our power to render our country happy and prosperous once more, we recommend to the present generation, charity and forbearance to all the citizens of our coaa mon country. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be foiwarded to the President of tbe Uuited States to be laid before Congress. The whole matter was referred to Ate Judi ciary Committee. The Wilmington, Charlotte & Ruther ford Railroad. Wo notice that in the House of Commons, on Tuesday, a bill to enable tbe Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad Company .to complete its road; pay its debt to the State, and extend its road to the Tennessee line, bad passed its third reading. Section first enacts, that for the purpose of supplying funds to enable the Wilmington, Charlotte and Ruther ford Railroad Company to complete its road, and to discharge its debt to the State, the said com pany shall have authority to borrow money, by the issue of bonds, or other evidences of debt, authenticated in such manner as tbe President and Directors of said company may deem best, in sums not less than five hundred dollars, at a rate of interest not exceeding eight per cent, principal and interest payable at such time and place as said President and Directors may elect. The bonds so issued not to exceed four millions of dollars. " Section second enacts that to secure the pay ment of these bonds, and other evidences of debt issued, as aforesaid, and the interest there on, as the same may accrue, the said Wilming ton, Charlotte and Rntherford Railroad Com pany may execute and deliver mortgage deeds, signed by the President and Secretary of said company, conveying its franchise and property, including its road bed, superstructure, c hoses in action, and real and personal estate of whatever kind; and the deed of mortgage, so executed and delivered, and registered in the county of New Hanover, shall have priority over any lien or other claim held by this State, on the subject matter -so conveyed, it being the intent and meaning of this act, that the mortgage under authority of this act shall have the rights and powers of a first mortgage, and the State shall be in the position, and shall have the rights of a second mortgage only. Section third . enacts that in consideration of tbe powers granted by this aet, the said Wil mington, Charlotte and Rutherford Railroad Company, on the acceptance of the same by a majority of its stockholders, and on the execu tion of any first mortgage deed as above men tioned, shall be deemed and held, to surrender and relinquish all privileges of further exchange of bonds with the State, conferred by the charter of said Company, or any amendment thereto. Section fourth enacts that the said Wilming ton, Charlotto and Rutherford Railroad Com pany, shall have power to extend its road, by such routes as may be deemed best, to such point on tbe Tennessee line, as the President and Directors may determine, and to that end, shall have all the powers of condemnation of land, for right of way and other purposes, as are con ferred by the charter of said Company. Section filth enacts that this act shall be in force from its ratification. Wilmington Dispatch - ' . , , , r, FOREIGN NEWS. The Fenian trouble in Ireland is increasing. Another regiment of artillery has been ordered and will soon proceed. to Ireland. . The English Government, offers a reward of 5,000 for tbe body of James Stephens, dead or alive. Stephens is tbe head-centre of the Fenian organization. - A most appalling explosion occurred in a col liery at Barnsley, .county . of York, England The loss of life was frightful. The bodies of three hundred dead have already been taken from tbe mine, and many others alii unaccount t ed for. , - - ' ' " ".' The Paris Moniteur announces that Emperor Maximilian is still in Mexico, and is undecided as to his future moveaucota. :; v-; - Jo Liverpool the ttos marjket Sa t-rtiv pended. At the sitting of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, in this city, on yesterday, a negro man waa tried and convicted on a charge of larceny and sentenced by the Court to receive a whipping. The sheriff of the county was about to carry into effect tbe sentence, when a notiee was served upon him by H .E.Hazen, 1st Lieut. 8th U. 8. Infantry, Commanding Post, i forbidding the infliction of the punishment ine sheriff piomptly reported this extraordinary interference to the Court, and as that body up to this time had no notification whatever of tbe existence of an order to interfere with tbe ad ministration of tbe laws of tbe State, consider able excitement was manifested, and ultimately the Court adjourned, the general feeling being not to hold the Courts at all, if they cannot be held free from interference by tbe military. Newlern Commercial, llth. Dr. W. R. Holts Sale We were pre sent, on Tuesday and Wednesday last, at Dr W. R. Holt's sale. Quite a large number were pseseot. We suppose, some five or six hundred persons each day. We did not stay until the sale closed, but sufficient was sold on the two first days, to enable us to judge pretty well what the property would bring. The plantations, which were, perhaps, among tbe best in Davidson County, were not all sold when we left, but what were sold, on six and twelve months time, brought from seventeen and a half to -thirty-five dollars per acre. The stock which was of the finest bloods, sold com paratively low, with the exception of the mules which brought their full value. The beautiful grey stallion, Medley, was bid off by Dr 31eares, at $300. The fine milch cos brought from $25 to $45. Farming implements of which there was an usually large variety of various patents, sold very low. There was no grain sold during our stay. Taking altogether, there was a bad average, and the property was dis posed of at a sacrifice. This however, will be observable in all such cases, during the exist ence of tbe present scarcity of mooey. Salis bury Banner. - Washington, Dec. 14. la the Senate, Mr Lane declared that the Southern States never should be re-admitted until they had conferred negro suffrage. That the whole matter was in the control of Congress, representing the loyal States, and that neither the President or Cabinet had anything to do with it. - Mr Wilson said as soon as negro suffrage was established, the Democratic party, with that keen scent peculiar to it, would court the negro influence, and that tbe Wises and Letchers of the South would be after tbem, claiming rela tionship, and as the same blood did really roll in their veins they would bring affidavit to prove it if necessary. The Senate passed, by a voto of 32 to 13, the bill conferring suffrage in tbe District of Co lumbia on colored persons, but excluding, in the language of the bill, those who may have voluntarily given aid and comfort to the rebels in the late rebellion. A bill for a similar purpose, with unrestricted suffrage passed the House last session, and there is no doubt that the measure will become a law, as two-thirds or more in each branch are in fa vor of it. In the House, Mr Stevens stated that he in troduced the bill io relation to North Carolina at the request of several gentlemen of that State. A Desperate Fight. At Sweetwater, Tenn., Capt. Jenkins,- of Marietta, Ga., was attacked by two men named McGaughey, of Athens, and a third whose name was unknown. Jenkins was mortally wounded after killing one and mortally wounding the other McGaughev. The quarrel .grew out of a raiding party commanded by Jen kins, being suspected-of having killed McGaughey s father. Pork ! A drove of Tennessee hogs arrived in this town, on Friday, and remained over night. Tbe owner demanded, in specie, 8 cents per pound, gross. We have not beard that any sales were effected. Yorkoille En quirer. Coming South The New York ncrald says a number of Senators and Representatives have indicated their intention to spend the Christmas holidays in the cities of New Orleans, Memphis and Mobile. Georgia. Milledgeville, Dec. 13. The pro position to memoralizo Congress in regard to restoration was defeated. The Governor has vetoed tbe Air Line Railroad. The bill to repeal the Usury laws passed both Houses of tbe South Carolina Legisla ture. CHARLOTTE COBBICTKD BT MARKET, Dec. 17, 1866 Stkhhocsi, Macaclat k Co. Last week 500 to 550 bales Cotton were sold in this market, at prices ranging from 27J to 28 tax paid by tbe purchaser. . Tbe market on Saturday closing firm. Flour retnaibs at $15 per barrel for first quality market well supplied. No Wheat offering. Corn is in demand at $1 33 to $1 40 per bushel. Peas $1 05 to $1 10. Oats 80 cents. BacoD 18 to 20 market well supplied. Fresh Pork 10 to 12$. Beef 6 to 7 cents by the quarter. Corn Whiskey $2 50. Apple Brandy $2 50. Net much offering. . Chickens 1 5 cents. Eggs 30 cents and in demand. Liverpool Salt $4 to $4 25 per sack. Sugars 14 to 20 cents. Molasses 60 cts to $1. Coffee 30 to 32. City Ordinance. Be it ordained by the Board of Aldermen of the city of Charlotte, That the Lieense Tax for selling Spirituous Liquors, Wine, Ale and Malt Liquors, for tbe ensuing year within tbe corporate limits of tbe city or one mile thereof, be fixed at THREK HUNDRED DOLLARS for Retail License, and TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS for Quart License. And that no application will be considered by the Board nn le?8 the License Bond and cash accompany ibe ap plication; nor from any party who may be in arrears on bis License Tax for this year. - Be it further ordained, That any person who shall Fell Wine or Spirituous Liquors within tbe limits of this city, or one mile thereof, at retail or by tbe mall measure less than a quart without bavin; firit obtaioed a Lieense from the Aldermen of the city, shall opon conviction forfeit aod pav for each and every offence, THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS. Any peroa Belli a; by tbe quart or upwards without License shall upon conviction, pay ONE HUNDRED and FIFTY DOLLARS for each and every offence. S, A. HARRIS, Mayor. T. W. Dkwbt, City Clerk.' Dec 17, l6g to . ' ' ' - C'ily Ordinance. Re it ordained b the Rnrd of Aldermen of the City of .Charlotte, That any Merchant, Shop-keeper or otDer person wno abail ieave tneir .ueiiax ooor open on any of the Side-warks or Streets after dark, ahall be fined opon coavictiott. before tbe Mayor, for acb.aad every offence FIVE DOLLARS. - S. A. BAHKiS, Mayer. T. W. Dxwst, City Clerk. . - Dec IT. ill U Latest lYevTS. FROM WASHINGTON. The last news from Washington briags aothlaf of importance, eieept a declaration of Senator Sher man, ia tba Senate on Friday last. Speaking of the Howard Amendment, be said It grieved tbe Presi dent that the Southern States were uawilliag to ac cept it, bat thiags woald change." The bill of Mr Julian, introduced ia the House oa Friday last, provides for putting the Southern States under Territorial governments, and then for hold ing elections for State officers, and farther provides That no person who' bas held or exercised any office, civil or military, in tbe State or Confederate Government, under rebel usurpation, or who has voluntarily borne arms against tba U. States, shall vote or be eligible to b elected at such election." No one is to be eitluded from voting ea account of color. THE LEGISLATURE. On Saturday last, the Senate passed a bill to transfer to the College at Cbapel Hill, the public lands given to this State for an Agricultural College. In tbe Mouse, Mr Wangh introduced a bill to abolish the office of State Geologist. A resolution for the relief of Union coauty, (au thorising a loan from the Public Treasury) was re ported from the Committee on Propositions aud Grievances, aod had its rst reading. DIFFICULTY IN MISSOURI. St. Locis, Dec. 15. A special from Jefferson City says, bu3hwbackers came into Lexington in fore yesterday, under command of Pool and Clemmooa. Co. Montgomery demanded the surrender of Clem ntons, ana on bis refusal a Jght ensued, in which Clemmons was killed and other bushwhackers mor tally wounded. Col. Montgomery has arrested several of the moft prominent sympathizers and holds tbem as hostages for the safety of loyal citizens. New Toaa, Dec. 15. Cotton unchanged. Gold Yi1. LrvaapooL, Dec. 15 Cotton market continnes to ii&ve a dull aspect, but holders generally are steady at yesterday's decline. m mi . Sudden Death. Mrs C. C. Jenkins, a highly estimable lady of this city, and wile of the late Joel H.Jenkins, died -quite suddenly last Tuesday morning at her residence. Salis bury Banner. . In addition to Admiral Setnmes, General Joseph Wheeler, well known as a cavalry officer, has been elected Profcs3or of Natural Science in the Louisiana State Seminary. In this city, on the 5th instant, by tbe Rev. Wm. C. Power, Mr William B Ox oar, of Union District S C, to Miss Lizzie, daughter of Alex. Bethune. In Providence, in tats county, on tbe 11th inst., by Rev R Z Johnston. Mr W Smiley P Hunter of Mallard Creek, io Miss Bettie A Matthews. In Rowan county, on the 25th ultimo, Mr Caleb A Hess to Miss Mary E Cole. In Gaston county, on the 6th inst., Mr John L. Carson of York District, to Miss M. TS. Hanna. MECKLENBURG FEMALE COLLEGE AT CUAHLOTTE, ! C Rev. A. G. STACY, A. M., President, Assisted by accomplished Instructors in all the De partments. The buildings and grounds known as tbe N. C Military Institute, located in Charlotte, having been secured for a term of years for the purpose of a Female College, tbe Institution will be opened as euch January 29th, 18t7. The first School year will be of irregular dura tion. It will comprise one long Session of Twenty six weeks. This Session, or scholastic year, will be divided into two Terms-of Thirteen weeks, each. Rates per Term, payable in advance in lawful eurrsney of the United States : Board with lights, $60 03 Tuition Collegiate Department, 16 50 Tuition Primary Department, $11 00 to 13 00 extras : Music on Piano or Guitar, 33 Lessons, $20 00 Latin, Greek, French, German, etc., each, 8 00 Painting, Drawing, Embroidery, etc., at fair rates. Pupils will furnish sheets, pillow-cases, towels, table-napkins, and counterpane. The standard of Scholarship will be high, and tbe inst rue, ion thorough. The building is eligibly situated with more than twenty acres of land attached, the premises being delightfully adorned with native oaks. Ample means of exercise and recreation will be thus af forded. For Circular apply to A. G. STACY, Dec 17, 1666 Charlotte, N. C. NOTICE. At tbe late residence of Jas n Richardson, dee'd, on the 2t day of January next, will be sold to the highest bidder, on a credit of six months, 2 good Mules, 400 bushels Corn, 25 bushels Peas, stock of Cattle. Hogs and Sheep, Fodder, Sbnck. Farming Implements, Household and Kitchen Furniture, kc. Bond and security required of purchasers. EASTER H. RICHARDSON, Dec 17, 1866 Special Administratrix. Christinas and Heir Year's Pre sents Some very handsome, selected In Europe by one of the firm- If you want beautiful French and Eng lish GOODS for the Holidays, call and see tbem at Dec 17th. . ELIAS COHEN'S. ggy Ladies and Gents' Writing Desks, Ladies' Work Boxes, Purses, Portemounaies, Bags, Pearl Card Cases, Pearl Boxes, Portfolios, Ac, io beauti ful variety and at low prices, at Dec 17'h. ELIAS COHEN'S. PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS, For Christmas, from $1 to $60, at Dec 17, 1866 ELIAS k COHEN'S. Corn Wanted I wish to purchase Three Hundred (300) Bsshels CORN for Company use. LIME for sale by tbe barrel. W. W. PEGRAM, Agent, Dec 17. 1866 C. k 8. C. Railroad. Concord Female College. In the N. C. Presbyterian of Sept. 2tftb, an article was published over tbe signature of "Amicus." I invite attention to an extract from that article. "If wholesome discipline, devotion to the caosa of education, skill and experience in teaching will se cure success, tben tbe Faculty of . tbij Female Col lege have all tbe elements of success. . There is no institution where tbe mental culture, the health, tbe morals, and the manners of Xh pupils are more looked after and cared for." . Tbe next session will commence oa tbe Second Monday of January, 1S67. Each boarder wiil Aod her own lights and towels, and also a pair of sheets and pillow cases. - The entire expense of Tuition and Board, including washing, for a Session of Twenty Weeks, will be from $115 to $125, currency. Extra charges wit! be made for Masle. French, Latin and Drawing. Advance payments will be expected; yet the greatest ,- possible indulgence will be given our patrons. A large patronage is nuded, desired mnd expvtitd. . -- ,r, ..1 Address, J. If. M. CALDWELL, Dec 17, 1865 pd States ville, N. C Stockholders jaeetiaflr The Regular Annaal Meeting ef tbe Stockholders of tbeFIKoT NATIONAL BANK OF CHARLOTTE, will be held at tbe Bank, oa tbe Second Monday ia January neat, the ih. - T. W. DEWEY, Cesbiar. Jc 17, VIM ft I Financial Report of the i JVovinoM Bomrd Commutu nTi ftk, T f Chmrhttr, mppwmtrd by Hu Ezcrllenry. Wm. W. ffeUtn, JVawmeiMi Governor tf the Stmts o AerfA Crofc, Was DetxmkT 1, 1 86. th vU4 the semi fsmr, f Jtnury II, 18S8, ctWetae iVe sicnal term: Tbe balance la the hands of the Treasurer ! on the 1st dar of December, waa. aa - examined and reported on by the Board at that time. The Treasurer received from J M Carter, tax collector, , - . $1.599 80 100 00 $1,699 80 . Making total receipts by Treasurer, This amount was disbursed as follows : ' Paid for Interest Account, : 8treet Expenses, " Patrol Expenwa, M Contingent Expenses, - Salaries, ' Balance in hands of Treasurer, turned ever to new Board, . 15 00 3S4 9 630 00 376 70 335 00 13 ! $IJK09 80 In addition to the above account the Treaatnvr made settlement, under anthority of the new Board of Com missioners, with J 11 Carter, tax collector under the Provisional Board, as follows : J M Carter returned I axe collected, under authority of the Provisional Board, and the monies disbursed . , byhiin. . 306.15 Fines collect'd and money disbursed, 65.00 Order drawn by Mayor Pritchard to . . order of J II Carter and disbursed, 130.00 $491 1$ Thw amount was accounted for by sundry vouchers, payments to Police, payment to . Treaa. of Commissioners, Stationery, dig ging grave, coffin, -atrret work, Jcc, dkc examined and allowed by Tinance Com jnittee of the new Board, amounting to 12& 21 Leaving balance ia favor of J M Carter, The new Board of Commissioners allowed J M Carter, for services as Town Constable under tbe Provisional Board, the sum of 33 00 75 00 Makingamount due to J M Carter, 4 1 10 00 This amonnt has been paid by the Treasurer, aa will appear in his exhibit to LVc 1. '66, THOS. W. DEWEY, Town Clerk and Treasurer. Provisional Board of Commissioners of the town of Charlotte. Financial ICeport of the Hoard of Aldermen of the City of Charlotte for the year ending Tiecember 1, f 866 . Tbe Board of Aldermen submit the follow'fnr report of their financial operations for the year ending J3ecem ber I, 18G6: The following schedule of Taxation was levied for the year 1866 : . . On each Poll, a tax of Every $ 100 of real estate, a tax of " M nett interest, &c. All pleasure carriages, &c. All gold and silver plate and watches, Each harp and piano in use. Every Merchant, Merchant Tailor, dec aa enumerated in Art. 12, 8ec. 24. of Town Charter, on $100 purchase, a tax of $5 00 75 cents 1 per cent. 3 per cent. 3 per cent If percent. 75 cents. Or when this yields less than $ 15. a tax of $ 15 00 On all Manufacturing Establishments, Agenciea and Pedlars, a tax of All Organ Grinders, &c. Every Keeper of an Inn, die, Livery Stable, . " Billiard Table, Each Bowling Alley, Every Express Office. " Anibrotypiat, &c. Circuses. Shows, Concerts, dec. Every Ouinibua, Dray, public or private, Do. Bitch, Jackass or Stud -Horse, standing in $15 00 $5 CO $25 or $30 00 $100 00 -$75 00 $30 00 $15 00 ' $30, $20 ik $10 $30 00 $30 00 t i 00 $3 00 I own, a tax ot the Season Price. . Retail Licenses, $500; Quart Licenses, $250. Tke objects so taxed for the year 1666, amounted as per Tax Lists to 17.1C2 17 Of this amonnt there has been collected by the Tax Collector and paid over to tbe Treasurer, In addition to this there has been collected by the tax collector, and paid over to the Treasurer, $11,963 0$ 1.302 15 Making total collections by tax collector, $13,265 17 In addition to these collections by the tax collector, there has bren paid direct into the hands of the city Treasurer ,620 7$ Balance in Treasurer's hands Jan. 11, 'C6, J8 Borrowed from, and now due to the First National Bank of Charlotte, 2,000 00 Making total receipts by the Treasurer, , 421,695 10 Of the above amount paid into the city Treaanrer, Disbursement! have been made authorized by the Board Paid for Interest, - Town Guard, " Fire Department, Outstanding Indebtedness,. Street Expenses, Contingent Expenses. " New Cemetery Expenses, 44 Commissions and Salary to W B Taylor, Marshall, Leaving balance iu the First National Bank of Charlotte to tbe credit of the Treasurer in cash, And in Notes dne city of Charlotte, give for Eetail Licenses, 2 423 8S 5,615 71 66 00 3.576 50 3,585 21 1,063 69 1,740 77 JfiOO 00 SC8 7I 2.223 00 .$21,895 10 THOS W. DEWEY, Clerk and Tree. Guardian and Times copy 1 time. English and French Boarding AID Day School for Todj Ladles, LIW COLNTON, IT. C. -Miss M. W. ALEXANDER, Principal.' . Tbt exercises of this School will ba resumed ee tbe first of January, 1867. For particulars, apply to Miss A or See. Ifc Wettnore. Dec 17, 1864 Stpd ' r R. K. TIDDT & fiROIOEIi, WHOLESALE AID ESTAfL BOOKSELLERS 8TTIOJTEnS, Trade Strut, Charlotte, N. O. Stewart's Free Vason Manual; Fret Mason's Mon itor, Odd-Fellow' Manual. For sale by TfDDY k BRQ, For Farmers and Gardeners. Buirt's Family Kitchen Gardener; Mason's Far rier; Lonfcsto'b on the Hooey Be; Miniatare Fruit Gardener, by Thomas Itiver; My Vineyard at Lake view, by a Grape Grower; Tbe Parlor Gardener, by Miss Cornelia J Randolph, of Virginia; Our Farm el Four Acres, ana toe nqbij we rnnae oj is. For sale by TIDDT k BRO. . Studies on the Book of Psalms, by Rtv Wm S Pi Diner, D D. Just received by TIDDT k BRO. Books for Winter Evenings. Counsel and Comfort or ine Count rv Parson. Rnffp Thoughts of a Coonlrr Ptmoa. Aatume Days, by tbe Country Parson. Tbe Recreations of a Country Parson. Leisure Hoars ia Twb, ttj tbe Country Parson. The Every-Day Philosopher, by. tbe Ceantry Parson. For sale by 8tevens History ef Methodism, from the origin of f-.-,-j:. i. th rfeith of Wblte field. Just re- celredb? TIDDT BRO. Four Tear. In tba Saddle, by lhw ODja'' Forsalo by TIDDT BRO. , Hags Wanted. Bring yoer -Rags, and bring yeer Tags la Urge ' or smell quantities to " .
The Charlotte Democrat (Charlotte, N.C.)
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