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The Western Demociu
W J YATES E"OK AXD PROPRIETOR.
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
January 14, 1868.
33ie state Convention
Asselcs 14 lUlelgh on Tuesday, 14h, for the pur-
rse of forming a Hew Const it ution for North Carolina.
We shall keep our readers correctly informed of
rne proceedings.
It is hoped that the members of this body will be
influenced by a disposition ami desire to re-establish
and maintain good feeling in the State as well as rt
tore the State to the Union. A selfish and revenge
ful feeling is degrading and unbecoming In any one,
but especially should a luan who is selected to assist
in making laws for a community of people try to
"Uivcst himself of little, mean, contehiptible ideas.
We are a friend of reconstruction, (or, in other
VoHs, a friend to an early settlement of our national
difficulties.) We are anxious that peace and quiet
fcnall prevail in our good jold State. If We Cannot get
things fixed now exactly as we want them, we look
forward to the day when a change can and will be
effected. Therefore we feel disposed to favor any
fair, just and equitable Constitution that may be
formed ; but we are opposed to continuing the dis
franchisement of white citizens and proscription of
every sort. And we sincerely hope that no disfran
chising clause will be put in the new Constitution.
We used to be a "party man" of the "straitest
Feet," (and we may at jpme time be one again,) but
from the commencement of the war to the present day
we have not co-operated with any party as a party.
W hile many of our people are in distress, and gloomy
forebodings prevalent, we cannot consent to talk and
work for mere party rganizations of any sort, while
the object of Mich organizations is mainly for the
purpose of securing office, spoils and pover ; but we
are not neutral on questions of public policy We do
not intend to condemn a man because lie calls himself
a "Republican" or '-Conservative," but will juJge or
condemn him according to his actions.
Let us all do whatever we can to encourage the
Southern people to pay more attention to rebuilding
their shattered fortunes and restoring the waste
places, and less to parti and party politic.
Connr.oTioN. Last week we published nn account
of Jefferson Davis' trip from Greensboro, X. C,
lbrougli ChHrioite further South, in the memorable
Spring of I860. The account purports to have been
written by lion S. R. Mallory, who was Secretary of
the Navy of the Confederacy. There are some errors
in the narrative which wc think but right to correct.
It states that President Davis and suite stayed all
night at Lexington, N. C, at Mr Barringer's house.
It was at Gen. James M. Leach's where the party
stopped m Lexington.
Mention is made of a game of marbles which Mr
' Davis, Gen. Breckinridge and others played with
some boys at a genileman's house near the Catawba
River. This marble-playing took place at the resi
lience of Mr Baxter Springs, in York District, S. C,
about six miles from the Catawba River, and it was
with Mr Springs' sons.
The Tost Office at Sharon Station, on the
ViL, Char. & Ruth. Railroad, called "Iron," has
been re-opened. This will afford great convenience
,V that, neighborhood. We forwarded the petition
-mi J" -""' " 11 " IT1C f1ii office, and had given
, 11 none of success; but better late than never.
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We hope to hear soon from the petition to re-open
" mi t ip route between Charlotte and ,
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Davidson College.
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jj- Some inquiries have been made about the
meaning of the military orders in regard to collecting
debts. The orders bar the collection by law of all
. . . .....;, tn mill lnviiir tlio war. ex-
(icmscomr,.., -.0. ,
ccpt in Cases wnere execuiorp, ..d.-, .. ,
iruardiaiis, masters or clerks of equity courts,
or other fiduciary a gent
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are indebted to minor
fill 1 1 A
.heiX c.i7. of any debt contracted since
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The Baskbcit Law. The Bankrupt law has now j
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benefit of it i
n.'.les his assets amount to fifty per cent of his debt.
r,r another year the law will be inoperative . un-
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ievs this clause is repealed, and ongrei
tend to it without delay. A. J. Herald.
hould at-
The above is an egregious error. The Bankrupt
Tub Cotton Tax. It will be seen by the Con
gressional proceeding- that the Senate has passed a
bill suspending the tax on cotton for the year 1868.
The tax is not taken off the last crop, but only -
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comfort.
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f.ir tlio croi) crown iu iewo. A
pv- tnct of hnl was M a few da v since
i tkcVly for 8107. fur which 1)0.1 was ;
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SSo , VHI ci t US "sS So5 ft.- S'-nthirl. j
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The above reminds us ot some - ,
county at much better prices. At a sate at aui.iu ,
the other day, a tract of about l'.tt acres, ten mile, j
f,. Charlotte, brought over 10 an acre. And
tract near tins pia.e moi.K...
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liomo wooks aero, a
About an acre. Other property at public pales
n this cci
,m,v the mist Fall, nroiig.it goo i j.nce
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j-oino oi2silerel unite
h:vrh. The people in this part ,
. peopie in inn i
e up to discourage-j
of the State do not intend to
incuts. . . .
Thc best pbm is,
for all to go to work in e irnest
And resolve to conquer difficulties
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jT The coupons due 1m January. 1W, on ,ho
P.ouds of the Charlotte k S. t . Railroad, are bcn.g
D iid at thc National P.ank of Charlotte.
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Advertisements.
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,.,1 micci'il ..i well
., ,i. advertise-
Ve direct special au.iu.o.! lv
incut in this isuc. He who .Iocs nm ru.i 11,1
.ndvertisements loses much valuable inior.ua,.o.
ew Garden Seeds at Scarr s Drug Store.
Plantation to Kent T 11 Hrcm.
band for llcnt-Apply to J S or It A Dav.don.
Hides Wanted W A Cook.
Mecklenburss Female College Uev A 0 Stacj. 1 test.
Professional Card lr Jas N Hutt.
I.incoh..onFcmalcSemin:..y-TWi;revard.rrmc.pal.
Koinoval C .M uery.
C.rocerie Vrovisions. &c S Grose Co.
:ul"Moi:.sses-0 G Fa-ley & Co Wilmington.
New Garden Nursery I Lindley & Son.
'Notice to Debtors J liusbaum Js ( o -
For Sale Harper, Jones & Co., Patterson N L.
Citv Hank of Charlotte A G lirenixcr, I a shier.
Jst lieccived at Dr JasN ISutfH Drug Store
New F.oot.s and Shoes at the sign ot the (.olden
lii.ot S H Meacham.
Mutilated Currency City Hank of Cliarlottc.
Schetlulc of the North Carolina Railroad.
.rth State Washing Machine.
.. . ..,. until luxt June, and there
, ; , - will not take effect until -pension of that excellent r.pcr for a short time.
forethePr on of dates, and we An inq.oster calling himself J. P. Bigler went to
next June. 1 la. i Greensboro and contracted fn- the purchase of the
tVol confident that we are coirett. Hit taw was,
Ld several mouths before going into operation. ! Patriot, but never obtained possesion or complied
The 5 per cent clause, however, will no doubt be with the contract. In the ueantimc he contracted
repealed bv Congress. ' j debts and left for parts unkmwn, and au attachment
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Agricultural.
We hope to see an increased interest on the part
tf all classes in the proper cultivation of the soil,
and we have recently noticed with gratification com
munications from scientific and business men on the
importance of changing the old customs and methods
of farming in the South.
Col. Fremont, the Superintendent of the Wilming
ton & Weldon Railroad is taking a good deal of in
terest in the matter and has been arranging his freight
charges so as to encourage farmers along the line of
that Road to send early vegetables, fowls, and pro
visions generally to market hy rail.
We make the following extract from a letter of
Col. Fremont to the Secretary of the Wilson county
Agricultural Society :
"A few years ago the cultivation of vegetables in
large quantities for transportation five hundred miles
or more to the large cities was unheard of. No one
dreamed that such farming could be profitable,
f What do we see now ? Vegetables and fruits car
ried to market many hundred miles in twenty-four
hours, and at highly remunerative prices -such as
the following : (Jreen 1'eas in the pod selling in Bal
timore in May at $20 a barrel; Irish Potatoes $8 a
barrel; tycHmhers as high as $40; Tomatoes a little
later, at $8 a bushel. These prices ten years ago,
even, would have seemed fabulous. And remember
that all this is within reach of our people who live
within ten or, fifteen miles of our railway line.
Peach and Apple trees should be set out immedi
ately, and in large quanties, all along our line. It
costs but little to raise these fruits, and they bring
large profits.
Blrawherrics can easily be raised by transporting
the old roots to proper beds and manuring them.
They yield abundantly the second year.
The labor question to which you allude is one that
requires much thought aud concei t of action. I am
not prepared at present to say what this Company
will do. I am certain, however, if the present an
tagonism between the white owners of the soil and
the colored laborers emtiloved unou it continues one
taken to import white laborers and attach them to
the soil. While 1 am as true a friend to the colored
man as lives, I am free to say he must not, cannot,
be an idler a vagrant ! We must all work, and why
should he be an exception to the rule? The laws
sooner or later will compel him to earn his bread by
the sweat of his brow, and the sooner he is convinced
of this the better it will be for him and for us all.
The Divine command cannot with safety be set aside
by any of the descendants of Adam, and least of all
by that branch known as the sons of Ham."
The last paragraph is in reference to suggestions
which have been made to the Uailroad Company to
employ white laborers instead of negroes.
Removals.
We note a change of Stores of several of our ad
vertising patrons. Dr. Prit chard has removed to
the building near the Mint; Wilson Bros, to the old
Kahuweiler store, and J. R. lleekschcr to Wilson &
Bros, old stand; Brcm, Brown & Co's Hardware Es
tablishment to dates & Co's new building, and Bar
ringer, Wolfe & Co. to the store vacated by Brcm,
Brown & Co. ; McLeod & Steele to the new store next
to Springs" corner, and A. Sinclair to his old stand
on the corner; C. M. Query to the store formerly oc
cupied by McLeod & Steele; D. II. Byerly to the
store under the Mansion House; Kilgore & Curcton's
Drug Store to the store next to. Express Office; E W
Groot to the store above the old Charlotte Bank, and
W It Cochrane to G roofs old stand. Wc have here
tofore mentioned the removal of Hammond & Mc
Laughlin and Stcnhousc, Macaulay & Co. to their
new brick stores. Vance & Dowd have removed their
Law Office to the Court House.
More c lyyuges have been made in Stores and dwell
ings this Lyeni- than w trer Mwfii e) - rh& ww
tion of so manv new business houses has had the
cffect of vacating a few of the old ones, but not as
man v ns we expectea
The following arc still doing business at their old
stands: James Harty &Co; J D Palmer; J Bux
baum &. Co; W W drier & Co; Brcm, Brown & Co.,
dry goods; Dr. FScarr; Tiddy & Brother; Witt
kowsky & Rintels; Dr. J II McAdcn; WS Haltnm:
Maxwell;
L W Oi borne: Elias & Cohen;
J Vogle, tailor; A II Tate; Thomas Kenny; Joshua
1 Trotter; R F Davidson; Duls & Bilker; S F Hous
ton; J T Butler; J F Alexander; Boyd & Moody;
Hutchison, Burroughs & Co; II M A slier; R M Oates
& Co; J McDonald & Sons; S Grose &Co; Miller &
Black; Dr. Jas N Butt: J Kuck & Co ; J Y Brycc &
(o; Vri.(m & Gray. jjeri-yliiil ; Buxbaum & Lang:
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son & Grier: B It Smith & Co; S B Meacham;
Dallas M Risrler: Tavlor & Duncan; Richards &
Baumaun; TGitVord; BKoopiuann: J II Henderson;
v liium; Ji m rneips; m u i, .uoony.
Our friend of the Greensboro Patriot has got
. into an unfortunate difficulty, which has caused the
was levied upon the Patriot Office by the Sheriff for
Bigler" s debts. The Edittr and Proprietor, D. F.
Caldwell, promises that th? publication of the paper
shall soon be resumed.
jfcay- Gen. Canby has luthorized the Sheriffs of
Jones, Lenoir, Pitt and C-avcn counties to organize
nn armed Police force (to b, composed of negroes and
whites) for the purpose of Makingan eflort to arrest
Iiumorolls rohhc nndniurcler rs who miest that
section. If 5en. Canby, tie, Sides, and military
0flictfr!i generally, had not interfered so much with
, , :ilhilini.stra ioiof justice by
;uUhorities, there would noWbe fewer dep
. C0im.ittcJ Juul 1;ulcll morc K-urity for lif.
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( Jhc rc..onstI.IJC,;)n aWs of Cougrs ,to not require
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;us,ifv the continual intcrferce. by military j
officers, with our State laws for e punishment of!
. .. (ir ful. thc K,bl(llt lf civcontroversies.
writin" the above, wc gratified to sec !
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-re utaiued in the la-emavk by one mi!:-
tary com
,....,.,,,. .., i.,.wt Gi Hancock has ismed i
m order dated New Orleausanuary 1st, iu which
j he uses the f.dlowing sensib'Jiiiiguagc .
j lwenia.lc at lhcsc TIca(1.
, imltXyiug ,Lc exlncc of an arbitrary au-
ttioi ity iu the Command.iirf General, touching purely
eiyil controversies. Oinctit toner solicits this ac-
tion. another that. i.d refers to seme special
.....;., ,,f .flavor. wh:ch he snnnnscs
ii refers to seme special
1 consideration ot grace. -
favor, which he saonoses
! to exist and which h .u
influence tliis department. !
ieaiions, and the waste of j
necessary to declare that ,
justice aj.pcrtains to the !
iisnfii.i.- ,u .un. ,1,..
i Tll0 n,nil, 0f s.ieh a
time they involve, nuik
the administration ot c
reirular courts. The
iwinl on the views of tlGeneral. they are to be ad- I
indeed and settled accJ'mgto the laws. Arbitrary !
civil ca.es, he can si
no forcible resistance to the '
i.x.. nt;,,n of mo. ossJ'f the courts.
l?v command of j' General Hancock
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the Conservative f'y North Carolina will be
held in Raleigh of 1C 'til o February, and the
J different counties f rucstt-a Jo t-cml Utleatca.
power, such as he basli'ii urgea to assume, has no j sm.posed that the General had proved his
existence here: it is if l of bonis- ty M , h;s rcconstructio letter that
iaua or Texas ; it caul be ilerivetl trom any net or t , - i v g j, i
acts of Congress. It I estrained by a Constitution, j be was in n. danger ot anuoyancc. Iharlottcs-
and prohibited f'roiiit-tion in many particulars, j Chromed:
The Maj"r General ifnianding takes occasion to j T, . , T ..
tl,:,t whib. dlaimine iudicial functions in Ibe Convention ot "Ixiysinlilue, at Philadel-
The Stock of Cotton. ' " '
A writer in the New York Times gives the fol
lowing figures in regard to the stock of cotton
on hand in Liverpool and the weekly receipts, and
argues that the price of Southern cotton will cer
tainly advance : !
"The Stoek in Liverpool has fallen from 780,000
bales in September to alwul 460,000 at Christmas a
decline of 40 per cent, and is still declining. From
July to Dec. 30, the shipments of cotton from Bom
bay to Liverpool have been but 80,000 bales, or less
than 3,800 per week. The crop of Egypt can give an
average of but 4,000 per week ; Brazil can average
but 0,000 bales of 180 lbs. only, or but 2,400 Ameri
can bales only ; and all other countries outride of
India and the Union cannot exceed 1,800 bales--an
aggregate of but 12,000 bales per week. Liverpool
requires 12,000 bales per week for export, and 48,
000 per week for consumption ; and if wo do not send
weekly 40,000 bales, her stock must decline ; and
since October last we have not sent to her on the
average one half that quantity."
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Fruit Treks.- Now is the season to plant fruit
trees. Everybody ought to plant a few trees every
j-ear, and thus add to the blessings of mankind J.
Lindley & Son, at New Garden, Guilford county, ad
vertise that they are prepared to furnLsh trees and
Vines at. short notice. .
It has been heretofore understood that J. S.
McCubbins, conservative, was elected from Rowan to
the State Convention, and the result of the election
was so announced by the newspapers. His majority
was reported as 17. But Gen. Canby, in his election
order, gives the seat to Isaac M. Shaver.
TtiE Port or Wilmington, N. C- We have re
ceived from Worth & Daniel a statement showing the
principal articles exported from Wilmington during
the year 18G7. Wc extract the total amounts as
follows: '
Spirits Turpentine,
Crude Turpentine,
Rosin,
Tar,
Pitch,
Cotton,
Cotton Yarn,
Cotton Sheeting,
54,004 barrels.
17,417
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21,026 bales.
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443 "
73,4J4 bushels.
13,314,020 feet.
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1,635, "3 4
194,131
185,649
Pea Nuts,
Lumber,
Timber,
Shingles,
Staves, Juniper,
Staves, Oak,
As compared with the exports of 18GG, the above
shows a large increase for 18b7 of such articles as
lumber, staves, shingles and pea nuts.
The rBKSTDKXTs Toast. At a banquet in Wash
ington on the 8th of Jar. lary, President Johnson said
iu reply to a complimentary toast:
"In response to the allusion just made, I have no
remark to make, other than to repeat the sentiment,
to which utterance was given this night one year
ago. That is 'No State, of its own will, has a right
under the Constitution to renounce its place in, or to
withdraw from, the Union; nor has the Congress of
the United States, under the Constitution, the power
to exclude or degrade any State, by reducing them
to a mere territorial dependency under the Federal
head. The one is a disruption and a dissolution of
the Government. The other is consolidation and the
exercise of despotic power. The advocates of either
are alike the enemies of the Federal Union and of
our Republican form of government.' " Great ap
plause. .. -
Govebxor or Massachusetts. The Governor of
Massachusetts, (who was elected by th Republican
party,) in his message to the Legislaturcmakcs th
following sensible remarks; " . " ''-".
tainder. Let us make an end of illiberal and un
friendly legislation; and, while compromising no
principle for which wc have contended, let us restore
those lately in rebellion to equality of rights as jpced
ily as is consistent with the national safety."
How Many Cabbages Per Acre?
The great cabbage growers about New York
city generally calculate upon ten thousand heads
per acre, allowing four superficial feet to each
plant, which gives a surplus of three thousand
feet for missing plants. YV'e suppose the crop
may average live cents a hea, giving 5500 art
acre, which, considering it is a second crop or
third crop of the season, affords a pretty gooH
return. Cabbages often follow peas, with which
radishes or lettuce have been grown; and ground
from which an early crop of potatoes has been
taken is often planted with late cabbaees. The
soil of this crop must be rich and manure used
unsparingly. U(,g manure is not approved in
this vicinity: it is said that it produces '-club-footed
cabbages." The gardeners prefer rotation
for this crop, though wc have known cabbages
grow upon the same pot a dozen years iu succes
sion. Near a city there is no doubt about the
profitableness of the crop, and we believe it a
valuable one for food for cattle and sheep. It
increases the flow of milk, but it docs uot improve
the quality. Irrigation is valuable where cab
bages grow, as they require a vast quantity of
water as well as manure, with deep tillage and
thorough cultivation. A! V. Tribune.
The above reminds us that the cabbage crop in
this city and vicinity was a failure last year. After !
making a very promising start, the leaf withered
and the stalk rotted off. This occurred at different
Ftagcs of the plant sometimes when it was half
grown. Wc lost 1500 heads in that way, Wcdonot
think it was caused by cither too much wet or dry
weather, and but few bugs or worms could be found
in the lot.
If any one can explain the cause or give a remedy,
wc will be pleased to hear it and make it known.
Tin: Late Election. Gen. Canby reports
to the War Department the result of the election
held in North Carolina upon the question of
holding a Convention in the tatc, as follows
"Number of votes cast for the Convention. 93,-
wo , against uie touvcLiion, .5'.yoi; persons
registered but not voting, 48,55 1 ; iuformal votes,
i i t-o t . xvua.ucr oi voics cast on
qu"-slu'u -1 vuinuuiinii, j.jvui, uumuci
required, to hold thc Convention 87.278 ; excess
over the number required, 38.G79; the majority
in favor of Convention is (JO, 045. Afjer deduct
ing the number registered but not voting, there
is shown an absolute majority of 11,501 for the
Convention."
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UEX. JjOM!STK r.F.'f. U e understand tliat as
this gentleman was passing Knoxville on the cars,
u few d;,VS ;igo, two police ofEceiS CaillC into the
car to un him a warrant of arrest for trea-
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As they had the name wrong, he denied
that he was the man caheu for, and while tacy
went out to correct it the train moved oif. We
phia, have nominated Grant for the 1 residency.
It is stated that Grant has telegraphed Gen.
Meade to remove none of Pope's appointees, ex
cept on charges aud investigations.
The Senate has rejected .Edmund Cooper, as
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury.
The government paid Pierpoint $5,000 and
Kiddle $3,000 for prosecuting Surratt.
Correspondence of the Democrat
V bJIkigh, N.' C, Jan. 8, 18C8.
espontlent left Charlotte on Monday night
la th ' Capital.. "Having yielded to the
1 influences of the smooth running and the
. scats and "warmth of the coach of Con
t,of the N. C. R R. soon .after leaving
donot propose to enlighten you in re
I. jr whieli may have t ranspired between
.lirift and, the City of Oaks. I arrived in
4 an early hour and proceeded to the office
5 hern Express Company where from habit
ifned to rendezvous found the Express
re as elsewhere, and particularly in Char
er 'wbQlesouled men. The headquarters
uprising chief of the Company in this State,
"V Ksq , are located here. His business
-elegantly fitted up in the commodious of-
Cwnpany on Fayetteville street,
ilelchange has taken place in Raleigh since
li Tucker Hall, with the store of the
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Wessr. jcker beneath it, is a monument to the
energy , fpublic spirit of its projectors. Market
Square f been partially rebuilt and several business-like
rck 1huc8 fill its southern border. The
Varboro;" h DTonse is still kept bv Mr Blair inex-
cellent st; e The Gubernatorial Mansion is under
going hey. repairs, which arc nearly completed.
Business? 1 Vfrery dull and scarcity of money is the
them of V t-rybody. The office of the Register in
Bankri; f4 is crowded irom morning till night by
persona airing the provisions of the law," or those
taking id fntage thereof. The office of the Editor
of the Sl Maid is always full of visitors. Some on
business,Uher8 seeking office, advice and the news.
Mr IIoMcf ' certainly possesses Job's great virtue in
lrg K evinced by the affable and easy
manner ikl i hich he disposes of the business of all
sorts of eolfomers. The Junior, Mr Jos. W. Uolden,
Who has !4pHdy evinced talent which shows him to
be a "chip t the old block," is business and general
manager cm he Standard, and, like his father, is al
way busyj's I had the pleasure of seeing also the
Junior Edir of the Sentinel, Maj. Seaton Gales, so
generality ;ind favorably known by North Carolina
troops as thfe Adjutant General of Ramseur's Brigade.
I .Sir Turner,. President of the N. C. Railroad? pass
ed yesterdakon his way to Ncwbern. Great energy
is being delayed by iMr T., and his Superintendent
Mr Anderstr, in the management of this Road. Re
sultspcat jr themselves. The spirit of the Press
of the Stated present shows the appreciation of the
public. . These officers need no encomium from me.
s ,; " Tides a.
;tThe Abrogating BilL
The folhsying proceedings took place in the
U. S. Senate on the 9th inst., on the subject of
abolishing 4he existing State Governments in
the South :t-
Mr Mortli called up his resolution, instruct
ing the Judiciary Committee to report a bill ab
rogating thcSjexitetiug Governments in the rebel
States and poviding proper Governments in lieu
thereof. :f .
Mr Frelifghuysen moved to amend, so as to
make the reporting of the bill discretionary with
the Judiciar Committee.
Mr Morton desired to test the sense of the
Senate, directly, upon the question. It was high
time that Ctogress had defined its position. To
his mind, tlii state of affairs, now existing in the
rebel commuaities, had never been more alarm
ing. Congnfe had, on the 2nd of March,, de
clared the existing governments in those States
as illegal anthot trffording proper security for
life and prborty; and at that time Congress had
provided military supervision, until such time as
loyal gj-nnnts could be established. To-day,
the nnlttaryTaVthority, which they, had set up,
TrW obstruct i yrg the proper operation of the law,
lu-jcomoaol thse btates, and.upholdi
i&tiojr inetulfeoverninents. M SL
inp- th ex-
here sent
ro the dcsiVLe Secretary the acta of March
'trrtrury-io'Tei
Jiiiivuvjv,v U Willow U1U citu iiuiuuriiy IS
declared supreme.
It would be seen that Gen. Hancock, in this
order, not only defied the power of Congress, but
actually nullified and refused to execute its laws.
As Gen. Hancock has confronted directly the
Congress, it becomes a question as to which side
will submit. He recognizes the authority of the
civil tribunals, organized by the very State gov
ernments which Congress has declared to be il
legal. There was danger that the work of recon
struction would fail by the very military power
which they had raised up to forward it. At this
crisis, it was incumbent on Congress to be true
and consistent to itself and proceed to abrogate
these Governments. If the amendment of Mr
Frelinghuysen was adopted, it would incau noth
ing. He (M.) wanted a peremptory order to
this Committee to bring in a bill immediately,
and he desired the Senate to so order.
, The further consideration was postponed.
On the evening of the 24th of December,
the people of that part of Greene co., N. C, near
Fountain Hill, were much excited and alarmed
to learn that a band of robbers was in the neigh
borhood, armed & prepared for robbery & murder.
Two negroes, John Dixon and Hardy Coward,
gave information concerning these desperadoes,
and with others commenced operations to arrest
them. In a short time Necdhan Speight, alias
Needhani Evans, and John Dunn alias Custis,
alias John Miller, w ere overtaken and arrested.
These negroes had three double barrel inins, two
pistols and one dirk; three sacks of clothes; ladies
hne dresses; ladies underclothing; pants, vests,
shoes, and a decanter of old peach brandy &c. &c.
The next morning, Christmas, the place in the
woods where they had stopped the day before,
was discovered. Here were found the notes,
bonds, bankstoek, &c, of Willis Brierly, whom
they had robbed and murdered the day before.
These had been thrown away worthless. These
scoundrels confessed that they shot Drierly, rob
bed and beat Taylor; shot C. M. A. Griffin; and
that it was their intention to rob the Stores at
Fountain Hill, and also F. 31. Pittman's about a
mile distant, the very night they were arrested.
Lewis Curtis, alias Lewis Cogdcl was with Evans
and Miller, but had left them the morning be
fore they were arrested at night, to go to Kinston,
after more to help them to rob Fountain Hill.
We were more than pleased to learn, at Kins
ton, that a large number of arrests had been made
of parties implicated iu these outrages, and that
about thirty were safely lodged in the Jails, at
Greenville, Snow Hill, and Kiuston. XeicLcm
journal of Commerce.
If such villains were hung as soon as caught
depredation and murders would socn stop.
CHARLOTTE MARKET, January 13, 1868
COEBECTED BT STESUOUSE, MaCACLY & Co.
Cotton The advance noted in our last report was
checked early iu the week, and resulted in a decline
of one cent in Xcw York, continuing steady here
however at 10 to 10$ cents for middling grades,
purchaser paying tax. Sales for the week 18 bales.
Flour, per sack from wagons, $-j.6.j to $".7.r.
Corn, $.0o to $1.10 per bushel. Corn Meal, $1.10.
Peas, (K cents to $1. Oats, oo to GO cents.
Wheat, $2 to $2.2" as to quality.
Bacon Baltimore Bacon is selling from stores at
17 cents. Fresh Pork, 10i to 11 J cents.
Fresh Butter, 30centa; Eggs, 20 cents; Chickens,
20 to 25 cents.
Liverpool Salt, $2.75.
Molasses, 65 cents to $1 per gallon.
Corn Whiskey and Apple Brandy, .$2.25 to $2.50
market well supplied.
Latest IVcws.
MARKETS.
New York, Jan, 11. Cotton" firmer at 16 cents.
Gold l.oi.
; Liverpool, Jan. 11. Cotton firm. Uplands 7
pence on spot; to arrive j. Orleans i .
WASHINGTON NEWS.
The proceedings in the Supreme Court are attract
ing intense interest. The impression that the Bench
will decide adversely to the constitutionality of the
Reconstruction Acts gains ground. . Judge' Black
moved that a day b appointed for hearing ex part
the McCardle case; but Mr Staubcrry, Attorney
General, objected to arguing the case on behalf of
the Government,' because he had written opinions
sustaining the other side. The matter was deferred,
upon Stauberry's suggestion, until the Government
could arrange to appear by some other counsel."
Kxoxville, Tenn., Jan. 10. Judge Trigg, of the
V. S. District Court for Tennessee, has pronounced
the law enfranchising the blacks null and void.
m
Indiana Democrats. The Democratic
State Convention. of Indiana met on the 9th inst.
Every county in the State was represented. Hen
dricks was uomiuated for Governor. . The reso
lutions urge the abolition of National Banks, the
repeal of the iniquitous tariff acts, oppose negro
suffrage, endorse Johnson's reconstruction policy,
compliment Hancock, aud recommend Pendleton
to the National Convention for President.
Ohio. The Democratic Convention nomina
ted Pendleton for President. The resolutions
condemn Congressional usurpation, oppose negro
suffrage, urge the taxation of bond.s and their
payment in greenbacks, and the protection of
foreign born citizens.
In York District, on the 9th inst., by the Rev. J.
C. Chalmers, Mr Wm. McClcllan of Charlotte, N. C,
to Miss M.-E. Stewart.
In Statesville, on the 2d inst., Mr Joseph Shuford
to Miss Kate Hubbard.
Near Statesville, by the Rev. W. W. Pharr, Mr
Nisbet Hall to Miss Martha R. Adams.
In Iredell county, on the 1st inst., Adolphus L.
Goodman to Miss M. Emma Plylcr.
In Gaston county, on the 5th inst., by E. Pasour,
Esq., Mr Henry Lindermau to Miss Emma Spitzen
burg. At the Methodist Church, in Salisbury, on the 2d
inst., Rev. Wra. H. Wheeler, of the North Carolina
Conference, to Miss Lottie Klutts.
On the 30th nit., at the Methodist Church in Wades
boro, by Rev. F. M Kennedy, dipt. John M. Little
of Wadesboro, to Miss Mary C. Steele of Georgia.
In this city, on the 8th iast.. Sophia Jones, daugh
ter of W. J. and Mary Sprinkle, aged 1G mouths. '
In Iredell county, on the 20th of November, Mr
John R. Patterson, in the 77th year of his age. Mr
Patterson had long been a member of the Presbyte
rian Church.
In Lincolnton, on the fth inst., Hon. Wm. Lander.
He was a kind and generous man in all the relations
of life. . ; - -
' InSalcm.-on ihc2d inst., Mrs. Anna Shobcr, relict
of the late Col. Emanuel Shobcr, aged 69 years. Mrs
Shober was a consistent member of the Moravian
Church, and highly rcFpcctcd and esteemed.
i In Goldsboro, on the 22d ult., James II. Everitt,
Esq., aged 42 years. 1 He was a prominent member
of the Bar of his town, and twice represented, the
county in the Legislature.
; In Anson county, on the 2d ult , Marcus C, only
son of John Grady, Esq., in the 2Cth year of his age.
In Wadesboro, on the 10th ult. l-. Mrs Harriet J .
pwife of John Boylin, in the 42d year of her age.
Jn : ltowan county, on the iota ult., Mrs. -M. E.
Allison-, wife of T. A. Allison, aged 18 'yc'ara; 8
montns ana 8 days
I offer to Rent for 'the yea& 1868, njj: DaTii
Plantation," about 3 miles from Charlotte. Tnereis
a dwelling and outhouses on the place.
T. II. BR EM.
January 13, 18f8 3w
Professional Card.
Ciiabi.otte, N. C, Jan. 1, 188.
The subscriber id engaged iu an office practice at
the JSew Drug store, corner Irade and Collece street
Persons wishing Medical attention cin find him at
the above named place at all hours of the day and
until a late hour of the night.
Having been engaged in the practice of Medicine
for about twelve years at his former residence, Eliza
beth City, Js. C, hopes to merit a share of your
patronage.
JAS. N. BUTT, M. D.
References: R. K. Speed, M. Wan. G. Tool,
M. D., Hon. G. W. Brooks, Hon. JoUa Pod, Eliza
beth City, N. C.
Miller & Black, John L. Brothers, Benjamin J?han
nonhouse, Charlotte, N. C.
January 13, 1868.
JUST RECEIVED,
At the Corner of Trade' and College Streets, a fresh
supply of the very best KEROSEN E. We are selling
large quantities of this Oil. It will burn longer and
is much safer than a more volatile Oil.
Dr. JAS. N. BUTT.
JEST" Just received at the Drug Store of Jas. X.
Butt, a fresh supply of Linseed and Machine Oil.
Also, Spirits Turpentine.
Jan. 13, 18G8. Dn. JAS. X. BUTT.
Notice to Debtors.
Those indebted to J. Buxbaum & Co. must make
settlement without delay, as we expect to change our
business in a short time, and arc obliged to collect
outstanding accounts. We earnestly request our
debtors to give us a call aud make some arrangement,
Jan 13, 1868. J. BUXBAUM & CO.
HIDES WANTED.
I will pay the highest market cash price for Green
and Dry HIDES. W. A. COOK,
Jan 13, 1868 tf Xear corner Drug Store
S. GROSE & CO.,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
GROCERIES, PROVISIOXS & FAMILY SUPPLIES,
Consisting of Coffee Rio, Laguayra and Java ; Su
gars all grades; Teas Black and Green; Buck
wheat, Oat-meal, Molasses, Syrups, Bacon, Salt,
Crackers, Cheese, Candles, Soaps; Yarns Lineber
gcr and Concord Mills.
Call and see us before buying elsewhere. Ra"
taken in exchange for Goods. The highest market
prices paid for Corn, Flour, Peas, Meal and other
country Produce by
S. GROSE & CO.,
Nearly opposite the Post Office.
January 13, 1868.
New Crop Cuba Molasses,
NOW LANDING
Ex Brig Prentiss Hobbs, direct from Cardenas
f "0 HIIDS. and 40 Tierces, Cuba Molasses,
& H. OP in bright new Packages.
For sale from Wharf Iw for Cash.
O. G, PARSLEY & CO.
Wilmington, X. C, Jan. 13, 1868 2w
Land for Rent,
In Lots of 25. 50 or 100 acres, to suit parties. The
land is in a fine state of improvement aud yields well
either Corn, Cotton or Oats. Four or live white
families could be pleasantly and pro6tably located
Apply to J. S. or R. A. Davidson, Davidson's Cross
ing, W., C. & R. Railroad, Gaston county, N. C.
January 13, 1868 2w
MECKLENBURG FEMALE COLLEGE, i
Charlotte, N. C, Jan. II, 1868.
Messrs. Barnheardt and Houston : We use the
"North State Washing Machine" at the College, and
are happy to state that it gives entire satisfaction. It
is admirably constructed, and can be heartily recom
mended. MRS. C. F. STACY.
GARDEN SEEDS,
(NEW CROP,)
At Wholesale and Retail.
A large supply of fresh Garden Seeds, consisting
of every variety of Seeds,
Peas, Beans, &c,
White and Red Onion Sets,
Clover Seed, &c, kc,
For sale at SCARICS DRUG STORE.
January 13, 1868. ' . ''
Mecklenburg Female College,
CHARLOTTE, N. C. ' '
Rev. A. G. STACY, A. M., Presidk-it.'
This Institution is in successful operation, tboul
120 pupils having been entailed since the opening of
the present Session. All the Departments" are filled '
by competent and tried Instructors.
I. Lilrran and SrivntHic IJranrhes The President '
with Prof. J. L. Jones and Miss M J Le.
II. Mnrinal Drpartmcnt Prof. Reuckert and Mrs. .
A. Warren.
III. rainting aI Drawing Mrs. E. K. Moore.
IV. Freneh Monsieur A. Gagnier.
V. Social and Domestic Duties Mrs. C.: F. Stacy
VI- Primary department Mrs. Emroa L. Reuckert.
VII. Lecturer on Anatomy, etc Dr. J. 11. Jones. -John
Brown, Esq., Is the Financial Agent. ,
We are determined to afford to all pupils the beat
advantages.
The exercises will continue without vacation until
the 9th of July. Rates moderate.
The College Magazine, "The Carrier Dove," will ,
be issued during the present month. Au elegant
Quarterly, 48 pages, $1 per annum
Address, Kit V. A. U. STACY,
Jan 13, 1868 2w Charlotte, N. C.
LINCOLNTON
FEMALE SEMINARY.
The exercises of this Institution was resumed on
the 13th January, 1868. The session will continue
Thirty Weeks, closing on the 7th August ensuing. .
ihebctiool is not denominational. The boarders
will attend the Churches designated by their parents.
The charges are made as low as possiblo.
" COltrS OF INSTRUCTORS.
T. W. Bukvabu Ancient Languages, Logic and
Rhetoric.
Rev. Mb. Davis Moral aud Intellectual Philosophy, ,
Chemistry, Physiology and Ancient Geography.
Rev. Ma. Batt Mathematics and Nat. Philosophy,
Mas. Bbevauu English Branches and Social Duties.
Miss Walker English Branches.
Miss Mats Vocal and Instrumental Music and
French.
Assistant Instructress in Music and French. .
Mrs. Ramsovr Drawing, Painting and Ornamental
Work.
For particulars apply ta
T. W. BREVARD, Principal, v
January 13, 18G7. Lincolnton, N. C.
JOSHUA I.IXULET.
3. V. tl SPLIT.
NEW GARDEN NURSERY.
The Old Pioneer Nursery-man is once more before
the public with . '
25,000 Fruit Trees & Grape Vines
For Winter and Spring sales of 1868. Our stock has
been raised since the war and is young and thrifty.
Persons wisulnjg to plant Orchards will dowell to
give us a call, as the Senior Proprietor has iyt 40
years experience in tho business, and know what to
cultivate to suit the country and please the people.
Prices to suit the times. Send for Circular con
taining Price List, tic. Nursery located 6 mV.ea West
of Greensboro, N. C. .
Address, J. LINDLEY-& SON, "
: 1 New Garden, Guilfbrd Co., S. C.
January 13, 18i8 ' 8w - ' '. s i
REMOVAL.
C. H. Query :
Hm removed hi.fftwl of Goods from. Duls' Jftor, .
(cppoSmlie Cati Jf.".Z"f JX'"'r '.
stand, next door to Butler s Jewelry EsttiVwahmt nt,
Tryon street, where? he expects to continue .to keep
Ws largi Stock of l; ' -'- ' -? . .
Ladies' Furnishing Goods, h-
Of every style and variety, and the conduction of
MILLINERY AXD MANTUA-MAKING
In all its branches.
Do not forget the place, McLeod k Steele's old
stand, where all kinds of Ladies Goods are kept.
Jan 13, 1868. C. M QUERY.
CITY BANK OF CHARLOTTE,
TRADE STREET,
Charlotte, N. C,
Deals in Gobi and Silver Coin, Bullion, Southern
Bank Notes, Government Securities, &o.
Northern Exchange.
Dtrats on New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore,
furnished to any person, whether a customer or not,
AT PAR.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.
Drafts on all the principal cities in Great Britain,
France and -Germany, aupplicd at New York rates,
iu any amount.
Interest on Deposits.
Deposits of specie and currency received, and a
liberal interest allowed.
REVENUE STAMPS AT A DISCOUNT.
Revenue Stamps always on hand, and .a liberal
discount allowed to the trade.
Jan 13, 1868. A. G. BREXIZER, Cashier.
Ragged Money.
Torn and defaced Shinplnsters, Grccidiacks, and
Xational Bank Xotcs. bought at a very reasonable
discount at the CITY BAXK OF CHARLOTTE,
January 13, 1868. Trade Street.
Prices of North Carolina Bank Notes.
Corrected weekly by A,
Bank of Charlotte.
G. But.MZEK, Cashier CUj
Jasvaux JUih.
Xorth Carolina, 57
Charlotte, 30
Lexington, IU
" at Graham, 21
Wilmington, 27
Washington, 11
Yanceyville, 3
Fayetteville, . 11
Miners' and Planters'
Bank, C'J
Commercial Bank of
Wilmington, 27
Lane "rear.
Roxboro,
Wadesboro,
Thorn asvillc,
Commerce,
Clarendon,
-26
7
"4
Farmers' Bank of
Greensboro, 27
Greensboro .Mutual, 6J
Merchants' Bank of
Newborn, CO
FOR SALE.
We offer for ale a very superior IRON LATHE,
(swings 21 inches by 'J feet,) with Gearing and
Checks complet?, new and in good order. Made by
the Xcw Haven Manufacturing Cogipanj.
Abo, a Daniel s Large size Plainer, or&tr,
a email Plainer, suitable for a Cabinet Shop.
Also, Shafting and Pullics, together with a largo
amount of bent and damaged shafting.
Apply to HARPER. JONES & CO..
Tatterson, Caldwell County, N. ft
January 13, 1868 3w
North Carolina Railroad.
Comi'axy Siiors, N. C, Oct. 17, 1867.
thU date the following will be thf
i ii t i
Schedule for Passenger Trains over this Load :
Leave Charlotte, daily, 9.40 P. M.
Kliburv. 12.23 A. M.
Greensboro,
" Raleigh,
Arrive at Golds boro,
Leave Goldsboro,
" .Raleigh,
" Greensboro,
Salisbury,
Arrive at Charlotte,
4.11
10.00
2.00 P. M
12.22 "
.3.3o
12.16 A. M.
2.4 "
Tl.AtKrh nnssemrers bv this line have choice of
routes via Greensboro and Danville to Richmond, or
via Raleigh and Weldon to Richmond or Portsmouth,
-..;.;... .t all twtint north of Richmond at the samo
time by either route. Connection is made t Gohbi-
boro with Passenger trains on num. anu
Road to and from Wilmington and by Freight trains
to Weldon. . . , .
JAMES ANDERSON supariatenueni.