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yd 1 1 . I i '1 ' ! A 'i 1 1 1.. 4 3 I Ml US s CHARLOTTE, N. C. For the Western Democrat. .GOOD SUGGESTIONS. 1 Mr Yates: With yoor permission I desire to call the attention of oar farmers, and even thVcitixens of oar towns and Tillages,, to the importance of devoting some of their attention and lands to the cultivation .of all thevarieties of fine fruits- and as the season for transplant ing is now near at hand, and the importance of the subject not properly, understood or appreciated by our people, the space occupied by this article may not be entirely lost upon your readers. Itls beyond doubt the great question of our day here in the South, how to secure the niost profitable yield with tbe least labor. - Looking at the emmigration of our colored population from this point to the South and West at the present time, it strikes -rue that the day for rais ing cotton profitably, or to any great extent, in "our latitude has passed away; and it becomes the men, and women too, who feel an interest in the futuregrowtb and prosperity of our dear old State to look around and see if with the labor of one or two bands properly diversified 7 A W tbey may not be made to secure as great a re turn as double the number under our old system of labor. ; Now I propose to demonstrate that there is do crop cultivated by our farmers, which, for the time, attention and land required, will equal fruit in cheapness of production and richness of yield. Take for instance . ten acres in apple trees, which at about thirty (30) feet apart will give fifty (50) trees per acre, or 500 trees on the ten acres. - After the fifth or sixth year, and for a year or two longer, it would be sale to cal culate upon an average of two bushels per tree; and aft.eri'say eight years, five bushels per tree; which, at one dollar per bushel, and five bushels per tree, would be twenty five hundred bushels, or $2500 tbe return for ten acres. But if it is objected that tbe yield will not average five bushels, then take half that amount, and it is j $1200.' .Now Tfhat other ten acres of .the farm in ordinary crops, with the utmost care and labor, -will render such a profitable return. Next, I will take ten acres in Peach trees planted 17 feet apart etch way (a very good distance for Peaches) will be 150 trees per acre, or 1500 on the ten acres, which, after the fourth year, wilt yield an average of one bushel per tree fifteen hundred bushels at 81 001500, on ten acres devoted to Peaches. Now admit ting' that we only realize a crop every other year, yet with our facilities for marketing all our surplus fruit, instead of one dollar ptV bushel, (the price rated at here,) shipped to the North ern markets it would be sate to estimate the price at five dollars per bushel after paying ex penses for by cultivating mainly the early varieties, they could be marketed North without any competition except from the States South of this, 60 that 'five dollars per bushel would be a safe calculation, as tbe price never decends bo low that figure until the New Jersey markets commence sending itheir crops forward. Now, at that price, if .-only a crop is gathered every third year it would be an average of one dollar and 003 cent? per bushel per annum, or at the rate of $2500 per year from the ten acres in Peaches. Again, let us see what might be with safety expected from ten acres in Grape Vines plan ted 6 feet apart each way will give a few over, 1200 vines per acre, or 12,000 to ten acres, and after the fourth year an average of 250 alions of grapo juice, lor making into wine, may be relied on, which is 2500 gallons on the ten acres, worth in the Northern market 82 to S2J per gallon, with no more' trouble to press than cider, and amounting at the lowest price (82 per gallon) to 85,000 as the return of ten acres properly planted in vines. I have intentionally put the yield low, for after the sixth or eighth year an acre ought in good seasons to give 5 to 800 gallons per acre, and this last result (800 gallons) has been realized in Virginia, without any extra care or attention. The ground in the orchard, both Apple and Peach, ought to be cultivated, until the trees shade so much that it will not pay, in Corn, Tobacco, Sweet or Irish Potatoes, or Peanuts the two last the best and afterwards simply ploughed once or twice a year, not too near the trees and very shallow, just to turn under the weeds, or they might be seeded down in grass. In the above Jist of fruits I have not men tioned the,Pcar,'which is now mere profitably cultivated North, owing to the hih price it commands than perhaps any other variety of orchard fruits; nor vet the smaller fruits, which uu acvuum oi meir exrreineiy prontable return, have, been made a fjccinlf by many of the Northern market gardeners; but have attempted to draw attention to those named as better known . and in more general use in our section of the State than others, which, though not so common, might by proper cultivation be ren dered equally as profitable. Yours truly, C. B. C. i Slight Disturbance in Wilson, N. C. Unnecessary, alarm and excitement prevailed here on Sundry night growing out of a difficulty, at the depot in the forenoon, between Mr II. A. Pate and a drunken negro, who was -indulging in boisterous and obscene language in the hearing of some lad ie3. Mr Pate attempted to remorT strate with the -negro, and very properly endeav ored to induce him to leave, whereupon he cur sed Mr Pate,' and uttered some foolish threats For this it was given out that he and others who in a manner sustained him, would be dealt with after- nightfall. , Sure enough, about dark, a party proceeded in the direction of the depot to affect an arrest, where theyufound a party of negroes armed and prepar ed for resistance . ... The party of while men were 'fired upon hy these negroes, and the fire returned, but no dam age was done, as we learn, on either side, beyond the slight wounding . of a negro. The gang of negroes then dispersed, and ran in different di rections,, pursued by ihe partv of whites. Having become separatedjn the confusion and excitement that ensued, Mr Pate was fired upon by one of the party, through mistake, and mor tally "wounded. - . . - Any danger' of a serious outbreak war promp lily checked by tbe citizens cf Ihe place, who soc ceeded in arresting a dozen or more of the negroes known to have been in the crowd from whence tie firing first began, and any subsequent annr- - iit ,i ... . i n . . hension, as well as the exaggerafed reports put in circulation, were needless and groundless. Wilson Carolinian. - - v Xnti. In many parts of England they esti mate the yalue of their land in proportion to the nearness of access to the limekilns, on. account of its valuable piroperties when used for dressing. Farmers should give more, of their; attention to this subject, and use lime . mare liberally where the soil is not calcareous. x j " ''.r OOVEBN5IBNT FOB LOUISIANA. ' The following is a pyoopsis of a.Billwbish passed tbe House of Representative on Tues day last,', by a vote of 113 to 48,' to' organize a State -Government for Louisiana: i It will be seen that it is a great deal worse than the How ard amendment. It is said that a similar mea sure will be passed for re-organizing North Car olina: - - - rv-. Be it enacted, That the President shall uoxn inate; and the Senate confirm ji Governor for Louisiana, who will hold one year unless sooner removed by tbe President with the . consent of the Senate, or unless sooner relieved by his suc cessor, elected under the provisions of this act. The Governor to be a citizen of .Louisiana, and must at all times have borne true and faithful j allegiance to the United States.,. He shall take the oath of July 2d, 1862, and in addition tbat he has done no act which would work a dis qualification under the provisions of this ait. Second, The President shall nominate and the Senate confirm a provisional council of nine persons, qualified like the Governor, and taking the same oath, to continue in office, unless soon er removed by the President, the Senate con senting, until a Legislature is duly elected un der the provisions of this bill. The council with the Governor to be invested with Legisla tive powers. Jn no case shall such Governor or council enter offiee unless - confirmed by the Senate. The council to remain, in perpetual session, with power to adjourn, not longer than SO days, a majority to constitute a quorum. Third, It shall be the duty of the Governor to see to the execution of the Federal and State laws. He shall nominate and with the consent of the council, commission officers now existing or hereafter to be created, to hold unless re moved by the Governor, the council consenting, until their successors are elected and qualified as herein provided. -AH such officers and mem- bers of the Convention herein provided must De able to take the oath prescribed. Fourth, The electors qualified by this act, unless Congress orders otherwise, on the first Tuesday in June, 1867, shall elect a Governor, Lieutenant Governor, a Senate and House of Kepresentatives, and other officers herein pro vided. Senators and Representatives to be the same number from the same districts as now. All officers to hold a year or until their succes sors are duly qualified, unless sooner relieved as herein provided. The powers, duties, fees and compensations as now, unless inconsistent with this act. Fifth, The following and none others shall vote: All male citizens of the United States who are 25 years old, regardless of race or color, who have been one year in the State, and have never borne arms against the country since they have been citizens thereof and can truly take the oath of July 2nd, 1862. Provided, that any'other person, otherwise qualified as an elector, who never voluntarily gave aid and comfort to a re bellion nor government inimical to the United States in any other manner, capacity or rank than as a private soldier in open and civilized warfare, tnay be admitted to the rights of elec tors by order of Federal courts of liecord, by establishing the facts, on testimony of persons who have always been loyal, and establishing as aforesaid tbat after the 4th of March, 1864, he never gave voluntary aid or comfort to a re bellion or government inimical to the United States. Upon establishing the above facts and subscribing an oath that these things are true, which brings him within the proviso, and that he will bear true allegiance to the government of the United States and the perpetual union of the States thereunder, he shall receive a certifi cate entitling him to electoral rights. Sixth. The Secretary of War is authorized to make and publish rules for the just and true registration of electors prior to any election herein ordered, tbe time for holding elections not ordered in this act, the place and manner of conducting elections, the appointment and con firmation of officers of elections, and every other thing necessary to holding free elections. But all persons so appointed shall be electors under the provisions of this act, and shall take the oath of July 2d, and to faithfully discharge their duties. Seventh. On the 3d Tuesday in October, un less otherwise ordered by Congress, persons qualified shall vote for members of Convention to adopt a Constitution and for framing a gov ernment for the State of Louisiana on qualifica tions of 25 years old and all others required in the case of Governor under this act. The num ber of delegates and districts to be the same as now for the House, and noue to be entitled to peats unless they take the oath of July 2d, 1862 Tk. iin..i:..i i. j The Constitution shall not permit distinction on account of color or race, shall recognize -the power and duty of the government to enforce the perpetual unity of the States, shall provide tbat no debt contracted, in support of tho re bellion shall be assumed or paid, . that.no pen sion, compensation, gift or gratuity shall be be stowed or paid by the State to any person by reason of anything done or suffered in support of the rebellion. The Constitution to bo sub mitted to the electors qualified by this act, and the election to be held under rules prescribed by the Secretary of War; if approved by. a ma jority, to be submitted to Congress. - - Eighth". It shall be the duty of the Presi dent to designate forthwith an officer of tbe ar my not under "a "Brigadier General to be stationed in Louisiana, and to be military com mander within the State. It shall be the fur ther duty of the President to place under the command of such General a requisite force to. execute the duty prescribed, whenever the civil authorities refuse, neglect or oucit ' the speedy enforcement of the laws for the punishment or prevention of crime against the rights of any person whatsoever. The Gtnerai shall arrest and hold such offender until the civil authori ties shall prosecute. The General shall assist the civil authorities in enforcing the laws,.reiu late elections, and insure the enforcenjenlTof laws without regard to race or color. Ninth. The laws of the Council or the pro visional legislature, shall be certified to by the Secretary ,of the,' Senate, for Congressional ap proval. Should Congress disapprove of them the fact shall be certified to the Chief Justice of Louisiana, - and such disapproved laws shall be void fter their receipt by the Chief Jubtiee. Tenth. Until admitted to representation as a loyal State, Louisiana shall be a'.lowed one dele. I gate in Congress, chosen at the first election or- aered herein. The delegate must have the same qualifications, as a Governor, and shall have the rights and powers of th territorial re presentations now here in the House. Eleventh. All the laws now in force in Lou isiana, consistent with this act, and the laws of the United States, shall remain in force until repealed or modified: Provided, so person "shall be competent to act as juror who is not an elec tor noder this' act All expenses incident tn the administration of a provisional overnmnt re to brpaid by the people of the State. , FronVthe Fayeiteville News, Feb.l2th. - SHOCKING CKWB AI BWIFT BE ; N, . - - TBIBUTlON. . . U q ; 1 We regret to.be called upon to record one cf those distressing cases of aggravated and revolt ing crime," -.followed by speedy and terrible Iretri bution,ccurring in our midst, which have been repeatedly chronicled, since the warin different journals throughout-. .the t country,,, fcuJuLirom which our own peaceful aod" orderly community has, up to this time, been comparatively free. Last Sunday afternoon, at about four o'clock, a young lady, (Elvina Massey, daughter of the late W. H. Massey.) well and favorably known by many in this place, while returning to her home a short 'distance from 'town, was assaulted by a negro man, Archie Jieebe, a drayman oi Fayetteville, and an attempt made, by htm to commit an act ot toatheinous. cnaracter from the contemplation "of which all right-minded people must turn with a shudder. ., It ls not then surprising' that the popular in dignation and the sympathy of the friends of the unfortunate girl (who, in The struggle was badly bruised and inhumanly choked) were -Tn- j tensely1 aroused 'against "the criminal; '" and we judge that we merely anticipate the expectation of the reader when we state that after the'mag- istrates hearing of the case on yesterday, and while the prisoner was being remanded to jail, a crowd gathered around him and his guard,' and he was killed almost instantly by a pistol Shot from the hand of some one, to us unknown. We conceive it to be ourr duty to give the facts of the offense committed and the manner of tbe prisoner's death. . By permission, we were shown tbe testimony of the complainants and another witness, a negTo girl, at the magis trate's trial for his commitment,. The evidence is plain and unmistakabh of the attempt to vio late, and of a brutal assault in which the girl's dress was torn off, her person maltreated by bruises and choking, and she dragged by force to the woods and thrown down. The approach of Dilly Stewart, the colored witness, who was attracted by the cries of the lady, alone pre vented the accomplishment of the horrible de sign of the deceased, who took fright and ran off. We were admitted to the inquest trial this morning, and give below the evidence of She riff Hardie and: Constable Bond, in substance, regarding the killing of Beebe : Sheriff Hardie, although he did not have the warrant for the prisoner, apprehended some difficulty during the trial on yesterday, at the Market House, and determined, as was his duty, to protect him. Almost the entire police force was at his command, having .custody of the ac cused, and the belief of the Sheriff is that the piisoner's desperate efforts to escape during the confusion caused his death, by impeding the ef forts. of the guard, and allowing the crowd time to make two successive attacks. The fiist rush to take the criminal was beat back by the police who were ordered to use their clubs, which they did effectually for the time being. But the prisoner in his struggle went down, carrying two of his guard with him; he was pulUd up by Sheriff Hardie and while that officer had bis hand in his collar, a pistol shot was fired from behind passing near the Sheriff's ear, and lodg ing in the head of Beebe, who fell and died, as was testified by Dr. McDuffie at this morning's examination, in three minutes. No fact was elicited to-day as to who committed the deed. The hearing of the case will be continued at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Further comment upon this affair is unne ccssary It is one of those instances where awful justice speaks from the mouth of the people, and the bloody mask of vengeance is stamped by man's hand. From the Raleigh Sentinel. MOST FIENDISH MURDER. Louisburg, N. C, Feb. 8, 1867. Messrs. Editors Asa sign of the times, I send you an account of a muider committed in this county on the night,' of the 21st (Sunda-) ult. Mary and Becky Jane Collins, freed women, mother and daughter, the former about 50 j'ears and the latter 30 years of age, were living in the yard ot a widow lady, though not employed by her. Becky had too small children, and a boy four years old mirr.ed Jerry, the son of her: de ceased sister, aud grandson of Mary. On the night of the murder a boy eight jears old son of liecky, and who is bound to Mr Joseph Murray stayed with his mother, lie states that in the night, his mother and grandmother shut Jerry out of door?, that they theu tore to pieces an old bedstead which had belonged, to Jerry's mother, and carried it out doors, with all of Jerrv's mother s clothes and bed-clothes, and made of theiu a fire at the corner of the chimney. They then caught Jerry and after cutting him wiih an axe,making a frightful wound on bis neck, pushed him into the largo fire, lie screfimed and jumped out several times, and they as often pushed him oacic, until lie was ueaa. lliey continued ourn mg him until all was consumed except two small plates ot the skull, a few remains of bones, and some of the intestines. Mr Joseph Murray was there on Monday morning, when Becky told In m that she had .killed, the devilthat Margaret (Jerry's mother) had come back and stuck her claws in Jerry and made him a devil, and she and her mother had killed him She, evidently, was teignmg insanity and made a great many simple and foolish remarks. Marv made no such attempt, hut confessed that she made the fire and that Becky burned the child. The widow ladv did not remain at home that night, but she says uiese two women had for the last twelve month treated Jerry very cruelly.. Both the women are now in jil awaiting trial. ".. . Would not the negro soon become barbarous it let; to himself Is he, worthy of being made "equal with the white man ? What laws, what morals, what government would we have ? Respectfully, Vindicator. m mi Homicide. -We are pained to record an event yesterday afternoon which sent another human life to its long account. . According lo the state ments made, it appears that a Mr John 0. DeVaun who is engaged in the construction of a portion of the Columbia and Hamburg Railroad in this city, discovering MrCharles'Benr.e't in an en deavor to employ -the negroes already at work, ordered him away; whereupon an angry" "alterca tion ensued, duringwhicliV Bennett threatened to whip Mr DeVaun, and madeertain demonstra tions. The result was a, pistol shot through the breast of'Bennett, and his almost immediate death on the spot. Columbia. Carolinian j ISA. People should be careful how " they "interfere with freed men who are already under contract. Let suit be instituted forthwith against all irho are tampering ,with laborers. j 1 The total number qf hogs packed in the West this season, according' to the Illinois Journal, is 1,416,741 i against 199,12l Jast1 year. - -This show? that the tor jes about, short supplies are not .true." ' ,v .. wt, , ; H. C IiEGISI ATUBE, . f - Tbe following is the vote", by which; tVeJfcfew Stay Law (published in another column) passed the House ofCommona on Saturday theSth f , Xeas--Messrs Allen,. Ashworth Autry, Bar 3enj leasley Black," Blair, Blythe, Boyd, Bowe, Brown, Bryson, Carsop, Chadwick, Clark, Col lins, Dargan, Davidson, Durham, Everett, Far row, Freeman, - Gambril, Garrett, Garris, God win, Gorham, Granberry, Guess, Henderson, Henry, Hinnant, Holderby; Horton of Watau ga, Uorton of Wilkes, Houston, Jenkins of Granviile, Jones, Jordan, Kelsey, Kenan, Ken dall, Latham of Washington, Lee, Lyon, Lut terlob, May, McClam.my, McGougao, McKay, Moore of Chatham, 'Moore of Hertford, More- head, Morton, Murrill, Neal, Patton, Perry of Wake, Richardson, Rountree, Buss, Scoggm, Scott, SneltonSimpsoH, Smith of Duplin, Smith of Guilford, Stone, Suddertb,. Trull, Umstead, Vestal, Walker, Waugh, Whitfield, Wilson of ppmuimans. Williams ofc-Pitt; Williams of Yancey, Wotnble, York 80. 1 ; Nays Messrs Baker, Clements, Cowan, Craw ford of- Macon, Crawford of ' "Rowan Harper, Hodnett, Hutchison, Martin 'McNair, Peebles, Perrv of Carteret, Reinhardt, Rosebro, Steven son, Teague, Westmoreland, Jenkins of Gaston 18. On voting, Mr Patton stated that he doubted the constitutionality of any Stay Law, but being in favor of relief, was willing to leave that ques tion to the decision of the Courts. Mr Peebles, on voting, asked that the follow ins protest bo placed on the journal : -1 ac- knmvledoe the necessity ana lusiice oi renei to the neODle. and would cheerfully, vote for the - V . T1 -1 -11 bill, if amended as 1 proposed, liut as tne dui stands, it is the honest conviction of my heart, that, instead of affording relief, it will cause three-fourths of the honest debtors of North. Carolina to be sold out of house and home, with in eighteen months. And in the name of my constituents I protest agaiust it. , - Monday, Feb. 11. Senate Mr Covington presented a petition from citizens of Union county, protesting against the appointment ofJ. D. uilhams as Justice of the Peace of said county, and on motion of Mr Covington it was referred to the Judiciary Committee. - v The bill to consolidate the Western N. C- Rail road, the N. C. Railroad, and the Atlantic & N. G. Railroad Companies, was favored by Mr Love, and opposed by Mtssis Hilson, Hall and Speed. Ihe bill was then rejected. House Mr Hutchison offered a resolution appropriating ten - thousand dollars for the en couragement of immigration and the iuflux of capital to the State. - ' " ' Tuesday, Feb, 12. Senate Mr Avery, from the" committee in structed.to report some plan to change the Ju diciary system of the State, reported a bill, and on his motion, it was ordered to be printed and made the special order for 8 o'clock Friday mht. The bill makiog provision for the payment of tbe State bonds now due, and the interest on the debt of the State was considered. Messrs Wilson and Berry discussed the merits of the bill at some length. Mr Berry, at the close of his remarks, offered an amendment which was agreed to. Mr Speed spoke at some length in opposition to the bill. Jlr Wiggins favored it Mr Covington thought it was not free from ob jections; he had been anxiously waiting for a better plan, but as nothing bad been presented he should. support the bill Its further consid eration was postponed for the present. The bill to abolish impiisonment for debt, was taken op. Messrs Wilson and McCorkle opposed the bill in speeches of some length. Air ibpeed tavored its passage. Ihe question recurring on its passage, on its second reading the ayes and nays were called, and the bill passed by a vote ot 24 to 122. House By Mr Harper, from the Committee on finance, unfavorably a resolution appropna ting 10,000 for the encouragement of immi gration, the influx of capital, &o. - ' By Mr Brown, a resolution in relation to fur nishing copies 6f the Supreme Court reports to the several clerks of this State. Rejected. A bill to charter the Qxl'ord Branch of the Raleigh and Gaston Railroad Company passed d and dd readings. The bill to authorize the Public Treasurer to negotiate a loan for the relief of the Treasury, and to establish a North Catohna Savings Bank was put on its second reading. 31 r Williams of Martin, said that he did not' believe that the loan of ten million dollars contemplated by the bill, could ever be raised. The scheme was ut terly impracticable. ' He moved that the bill lie on the table, but subsequently withdrew the motion, at the request ot Jir McKay, who pro ceeded to address the House ui support of tbe bill. Mr Harper replied to Mr McKay, de feuding the report of the Finance Committee adverse to the bill under consideration. Pending the discussion the House adjourned Wednesday, Feb. 13. Senate Mr Moore, from the committee on the Judiciary, to whom was referred a memorial from citizens of Union county, relative to the removal from office of J D Williams, a magis tiate of said county, reported adversely. Pi r Wilson introduced a Lull to incorporate the Charlotte Waterw orks Company. .Referred to the Committee on Corporations. Bill to incorporate Monroe Lodge, No. 224 in the town oi Monroe, passed its several read ings. Bill to revive and re-enact the charter of the Shelby and Broad River Rail lload Company Keferrta to the committee on Internal Improve ments. The bill laying off the new county of Vance was discussed. The name was changed to Pam lico off mo'ion of Mr Speed, and the bill was defeated hy the. negative vote of the Speaker- House Mr Hutchison introduced a bill to incorporate the N. C. Orphan Asvlum . The "House proceeded to consider the bill to amend the charter of the Western N. C. Rail road company. This bill after discussion and amendment, passed 2d and 3d readings. . jur tiveren iniroouced a Dill to allow persons who lost an arm or leg in the sefviee of the late Confederate States to retail spirituous Liquors by a measure less than a quart, without paying any License. . . : ., . . la; A bill to pay talis Jurors for their services iir the trial of capital felonies, and a -bill to amend an act to extend the time for perfecting title to land, passed second and third readings. . A resolution allowing mileage-to officers and me o bers of the Legislature, for tbe adjourned session, passed second and third readings. . T v ' Thuesdav, Feb 14. - Senate A message was received rota the House transmitting a memorial from the Ladiesr JMemorial v Association of the "city of Raleigh, asking aid. to .complete .the Cemetery o ear this pkee, with a resolution providing for. tbe, psy- nrent of $ 1,500 for said jmrpoee. Un inotion of Mr Cuooingham, the rulca .mer srapeodea tod the resolution passed its several readings unanimously. " '--nts . v-?v The . bill authorizing the . issue oi x reasury notes to pay the interest on the State debt, was taken od. After discussioo. . the bill . was re- j ected by a vote of 27 . to .15. .v.-l. - . - Housi Mr Jenkins of Gaston, introduced a resolution in favor of J J; Withers. and James H White. 1 V : The bills to abolish imprisonment for debt, and to protect Executors and Administrators, were laid on. the table, on second readings. :. . T Mr Russ presented a memorial accompanied by a resolution in favor of the Ladies Memorial Association of ; Wake county, appropriating $1500 to aid said Association io improving their cemetery for the banal ot Confederate soldiers near this city . The rales were suspended and tbe resolution passed unantmouuy. The bill to establish a Penitentiary was con sidered. Mr Hutchison favored it, and Mr Dargan opposed it' It was laid on the Uble by a vote of 68 to 46. Mr Whitley 6f Mecklen burg, voted in favor of laying on the table 1 " ' ' Friday, Feb. 15. ; Nothing of importance was transacted in either House to-day. The Senate refused to go into joint Committee with the House to con sider the new. plan of adjustment. The House passed a bill, to establish a new county from portions of Macon and Cherokee, to be called "Vance." .. . ': : . .' - 1 ' - r -.- : . CONGRESS.., , Feb. 12. In the Senate the Judiciary was di rected to report on the expediency of a con stitutional amendment, extending the Presidential term to six years, forbidding a re-election and abolishing the office of Vice President and the electoral college. The Bankrupt bill passed 20 to 10. Mr Wilson introduced a bill to pay for quarter masters stores taken from loyal people. - Com mittees are to beappointed for each State, to whom all claims will be referred - Referred. In the House, Mr Elliot's bill to organize a gov ernment for the State of Louisiana, was amended by striking out the provision for one Representa tive to Congress. The .Democrats asked time for debate. Mr Stevens ineffectually asked its post ponement for the consideration of his bill. Messrs Boyer and Harding spoke against the bill. ' Mi Elliott read a letter from Julian Neville, a grand son of the revolutionary .Neville, appealing for a loyal government iu Louisiana: also resolutions of the Southern Loyalists Association endorsing the bill. The bill passed by a vote of 113 to 48. A dispatch from Washington says; "The Republicans are far from hopeful of getting Elliott's bill through the Senate in time to become a law this session. It is popular with them, and is con sidered an initiatory step. They expect to apply it to all the estates, v - Feb. 13. A bill offered by Mr Stevens, in the House, for reorganizing the Southern State Gov ernments,after much manouvreing and discussion, passed by a vole of 106 to 60. An Indian War. It appears to be ft foregone conclusion that the red man" is again upon the War path. Tidings of massacres have reached the East, together with corroborative intelligence going to show that large bodies are. gathering in localities where they can mmict the largest possi ble amount of damage. For the protection of the great interests between the Pacific and Atlantic, the railroad, telegraph and trains of travel the government will be forced to call out a large army, but even . then, the small, well organized, swift footed bands oi Indians may succeed m perpetual. making & war. almost Sterling s Southern School Books We are pleased to see that this series of School Books has been endorsed by the Legislature of Alabama and recommended for use iu the schools of that State. - This is a step in the right direction. The South must not rely upon the North for L sehool-booka. Th and while we are gratified to see the above action v .- ' v u v"0a v y v ov uvi a 1 of the Legislature of Alabama, it is with equa pleasure that we learn these books ha vo been adopted by the leading schools in Virginia, Ten- nesse ana our own state. Ureentboro Patriot, We are sorry to say that there schools in North Carolina that refuse to use Southern School Books. are many or neglect GREAT REDUCTION IN" PRICES. We are anxious to reduce our Stock of Dry Goods iiats, onoes, iSc. and have determined to : REDUCE PRICES. Those in want would do well to 'rail Soon and spend their money where thej can bur cheap BAIiRlNGER, WOLFE 4 CO. Feb 11, 1867. SPLENDID BUSINESS STAND - FOR S ALE. By S. A HARRIS, AccnoNEEtt That large and commodious BRICK STORE HOUSE, in the city of Charlotte,. t wo doors Wvt of the Democrat Office, will be fold &t 'Auction on Thursday the 28lb inst. - i This IJouse baa just been fitted up into two ele gant Store Rooms, and is now one of tbe most eligi ble and desirable stands to be bad in the place. - For inspecting tbe property, and other partica. lars, call on . . J. XI. SANDERS. Terms made known on day ot sale. Feb 11, 1867. Times copy till day of ale. XArvo SALE. The undersigned, as Administrator of A. F. Keel, deceased, will sell, by order of Court, on Friday tbe 1st day of March, 1867, on ibe premises, tbe half interest in a tract of LAND, held by said, deceased, in a Plantation lying fourteen miles from Charlotte, on tbe Wilmington and Charlotte Railroad line, adjoining tbe lands of Eli Hembj and tbe Smart Mine tract. Tbe whole tract cootains TwolJandred and Ninety-four acres. It fs known as tbe Cbalk Level Tract. - ' ' - A credit of six months will 'be given Bond and approved security required. U. F. HUNTER, Adm'r. ' February 11, 1867 3r- - Laborers Wapled. We want to emplojr 100 luborerr, white or black, to work at the Cureton Gold Mine, in Union coantj. Good wages will be given, to be paid at the end of every month. Applr at the Uine, 10 miles from Monroe. - " " B. J. CUUETON & CO. Feb 11, 1B67 - linpd.' - - v . . Wheel-Wrigrht Shop. . ' The subscriber respectfullj informs the public tbat Je Jias a shop on College street, in tbe rear of Mr Cruse's residence, where be is prepared to do all kinds of wood work in bis line with neatness' and .dispalch. ' ' :- , Particular ktkftUon paid to Re pair in r Wairona I and Buggies. " " ; v ' Feb XX, 1867. . JPTILLJAM ROSTER.' 'vgjU?EBUE COXTBT OP N. C. : f ThefoHdwing opinions Have been delivered : Bj Pearsdo, Ch. J. . Ia State w.. Mjerfidt, from Rowan, "declaring tbat there is no error .- In Statevr.1-Isenbom, from Caldwell, declaring there is no error. In. Doe tx 4ev Hoover vl Thomas, from Davidson, venire de novo. u Flynt vsl Conrad, from Forsyth, Judgment if. fimed. : o"fJargfavevr Fisher, in equity, ff0J uaviason, aismissiog we wu iriin Pjadice. Br Battle, J. In State ' vs. Mlntou. from Wilkes, declaring that there Is error. U Sut r : Hodges,' from. Mecklenburg, Do error. In 11 directing a decree and dismissing the cross bill. Ip Chambers vs. Davis, in equity, from Rowan directing a reference. . : r . T ' cr. ' By Ueade, J. 'J In Stated Henderson, front Mecklenburg: judgment reversed. . In Feren. eon vs. Hoss, iu equity, from Caldwell; demorer overruled. In Fall vs. McCoIlock. in eouitv. from Gaston. In Sstterthwaite vs. Cannon, ia equity, from Pitt, directing a reference. NEW STOCK of GROCERIES, Hammond & filcLaasrhlin Have now in Store for "salt, a large stock of Gro- ceries, such as : Sugar, ; Coffee, Molasses, . ' ' "Floor, Bacon and Lard,' ' ' 7 , ' ' . . Corn, Corn' Meal and-Rice,'" , -' ;. 7' Bagging, Rope and Leather, " ' , Cheese, Blue Fish and Mackerel, C 1 Candies and Raisins by thewholc-sate, Adamantine Candles, Ac, Ac ; ' - Liquors and Winesof various brands aid quality Old Homestead Wild Cherry Bitters, , " , A lot of fine Georgia Syrup, 1 fci ' -And other articles usually found ir a Grocery Store, at low.rates for - cash or in eicbange for Country Produce of all descriptions. . Feb 4, 1867. v HAMMOND & McLAUGHLIX. liAIVD FOR SALE. The Land belonging" to the estate of Sugar Dulln, dee'd, will be sold at tbe late residence of said de. ceased, on Saturday, tbe 23d day of February, 1867, viz: the Home Tract containing 147 acres, subject to the widow's dower; tbe tract known asthoThoi. Dulin place, containing ISO acres;, also, tbe tract known as the Alexander Dulin place, containing 17J acres." " - " ",."'.. .' . ' The Land. lies in Mecklenburg conntyj 12 milti East of Charlotte,'' Gold bas been found on it. TermsTwelve months credit, with interest from dale.. Sale M l o'clock. "A. F.. STEVENS, Admr. Feb." 4, If 67. . 3w . ,v ... AND ALL NEW GOODS. 1VESI1IT &IAXWELL Are now opening in the Darid Parks Store Hour, on Tryon street, a complete assortment of COXFKC TIONERIES, GROCERIES and NOTIONS, and wt invite tbe public to call and see our stock, it baviug been purchased by one of- tbe firm.- in New York, with great care. Having had considerable experi ence in business, we feel assured that we will b able to give satisfaction to all, and hope, by strict attention to business, to merit a liberal share of public patronage. ' Our stock consists in part of Rio and Java Coffee, Cheese, Tea, Crushed, Pow. dered and Brown Sugar, Molasses, Soda, Pepper, Spice, Soap, Cloves, Cinnamon, Nutmegs, Ginger, Candles, Powder, Shot, Ctps, Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, Lorilard's Snuff, Matches, Shoe Blacking and Brushes. . . - French and Common Candies, Raisins, Currants, Citron, Jellies, Prunes, Ginger Preserves, Flavoring Extract?, Perfumery, Ketcbopi, Sauces, Sardines, Crackers,' Fresh Fruit in ckd, Figs, Oranges, Cocoanuts, Almonds, Brazil Nuti, Filberts, Pecan, English Walnuts, Dolls, Marbles, India Rubber Balls, .Banjos, Tiolins; also. Banjo, Violin and Guitar Strings, and many other Articles too numerous to mention, all of which are for iW low for cash or barter. . 1 "a: r. nesbit, Feb 11, 1867. . - , D. G. MAXWELL. - F E R T 1 1 1 Z E R S . HUTCHISON, BURROUGHS & CO., COMMISSION iaKRCIIAIT AND 1NSUKANCE AGENTS. To all persons expecting to uso Fertilizers this Spring, we would advise them to procure it at once. We now have in -Store, Soluble Pacific Gun no, Peruvian Guano, Ground Bone, Baogb's Raw Bods Phosphate of Lime. . 2 ' Mr A. B. Springs' Certificate on Pacific Gosno should commend iuelf to every farmer in tbi sec tion. We feel assured onr sales will be greatly increased this Spring, and recommend tbe purchasing of it at an early day. ' - Corn, Seed Oats, Clover Seed, Flour, Ac, &c, constHtrtly on band. Consignments solicited by - HUTCHISON, BURROUGHS A CO. Feb 11, 1867. , B. M. 1IILLRR, late of Lancaster Dist W. i. BL1CI, Charlotte, N. C. BLACK, ,S.C. MILDER & CHARLOTTE, N. C, Cad be found at tbe well known CoUon Store of R. M. Oates & Co., where f hey expect to keep constant ly on hand all kindJ of Grain, heavy Groceries & Provision, at wholesale'and rftail. Orders from a distance for Grain, will be promptly filled. ' They will also bny and sell all articles ia their line on Commission. . Consignments solicited. The best of references given. - Feb 11, 1867. . :1m - - 1TI.1RE STOLEi! ; - On Tburrday night, 7th instant, my stable, two miles from Charlotte, was broken open by rogues and my MARK stolen therefrom, together with rad dle anil bridle. Tbe mare iaof a whitish gray color, and is about eight years old. She has bad a small piece cut out of her under lip no other marks re collected, except gear marks on her sides. I will pay a liberal reward for the recovery of lb Mare, or any information so that I can get ber. . NOAH BALLARD. Feb 11, 1867. 3w Important to Southern Planters. It Is.ao established and well substantiated , fact, by reference to the experience of many enterpriiinf Orchardists and Vine Growers irf lho South, tbat . Orchards of Choice Fruits. and Vineyards of Fine NATIVE GRAPES, are not only sources of luxury, comfort' and convenience, but also of Immense Profit, when planted on an ex tended scale and. cultivated with Cotton or soots kind of hoe crop - Who will make a pajlng investment? .Sendyonr order to - . , , k WESTBROOK & CO., GREENSBORO', N. C., And get a uppy of Treer and Vines, Evergreens, Roses, 4c. , Catalogues .sent to all who enclose a two cent stamp. . . February 11, 1867 - '' " 2w ." .. HOTEL IN LINCOLNTONr' L. H. KISTLER has opened a House of Enter tainment for bis own benefit and tbat of the travel ing publie; also, wilL keep, private boarders. B' terms are moderate. ' Gire his Table, a trial ones. .. His boose is on Main street, second door west el the Contt H6nse, nearly opposite Maj. Cobb's Stor uston m. Houston, in equity, lrom Uuilfon) directing a sale. - Jn Hartley vs. hslist 'tod Estis vs. Hartley, in equity, from Watano Feb 4,'18J.-- Bw L: H. KISTLER. if'
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