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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-01

Follow Mr LEADER.-A very singular oc'
carreoce is reported by the Ararat Advertiser
of November 7 ave suppose it is pretty gene
rally known and admitted that the tendency
which all animals have to follow leader is de-
veloped in DO species as much as ir the sheeP'
but we believe that even 10 this pastoral country
the strength of Development which this IN
stinct possesses in these animals is not generally
known. One of the most remarkable lllustra'
tioDs of this characteristic which we have ever
heard Of occurred with flock eff sheep about
week ago, belonging to squatter on the WIN.
mers. A large mob of about 1000 was turned
out of the sheds after being shorn, to be shep-
herded on the side of creek where the grass
grew more abundantly than on the plains furth-
er back While pasturing around or near a
very large hole in the river bed, from which all
the water had evaporated, one cf the flock. urg-
ed by some unaccountable impulse, jumped into
it; another followed, and another, till the whole
flock rushed to the spot and notwithstanding
every exertion on the part oftbe shepherd, they
pressed en- masse into the large basin till it was
literally filled with a moving mass of animal life.
The pressing of the flock behind rendered escape
impossible, until the hole was literally filled to
its level with the struggling sheep. When the
mania died out-for during its continuab9e the
shepherd had not the slightest control over the
fock-they were driven from the place, but it
was found that no less than eight hundred and
twenty-five were smothered, or otherwise killed
by the pressure. This accident seems the more
unaccountable, as we are informed that there
was neither water nor grass in the hole to tempt
the rush."
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THE EQUITABLE LIFE
ASSURANCE SOCIETY
OF THE UNITED STATES. .
Accumulated Fund $4,000, ,000--4nnual In
come Sl,000,OO0
PURELY MUTUAL.
ANNUAL CASH DIVIDENDS

ANNUAL CASH DIVIDENDS.
At the request of their numerous Policy holders,
this Society have determined to declare their dvi-
dends annually in cash: The first dividend will be
declared Feb l, 1867. The last dividend declared
the quinquennial plan reduced the premiums in
cases more than so per cent, or doubled the
Policy during the next dividend period. 1t is be-
lievej for the future that company in this coun-
try will be able present greater advantages in its
dividends to persons assuring than this Society," as
total expenditure to cash premium received was.
by the last New York Insurance Report, less than
that of any of the older American Life Insurance
companies.
The officers of this society desire to present to
the public for their consideration five modes of di-
viding surplus premiums or profits, some OF which
never before granted to Pollcy-holders oy any
Life Company and present advantages obvious to all:
lst. The dividends may be applied to the pur-
chase of additional assurance for term OF years.
I'd. Dividends may be applied to reduce the pre-
MUM coming due next. At the last dividend, upon
similar plan, premiums were reduced one-half up
on sOQC policies.
3D. The dividend may be applied to provide for
the payment of premiums at the latter end OF life,
that the assured may be guaranteed against fur
ther payments attaining certain age, each sue
cessve dividend gradually reducing the time during
which the premiums must continue to be pald, so
that at last with the same success as heretofore,
paid mp policy will be secured by quite a moderate
number of premiums. To ilustrate-A man assdr-
ing 25 years old would, the basis of our last
dividend be secured by this application OF dividend
against any payment a1ter 4o-2nu pfopao'y at al
earlier age-and thereafter receive an annual divl'
dend in cash.
4th. Dividends may be applied to the purchase OF
certain addition to The policy, payable with it.
5th, Dividends may be applied to the reduction of
all future premiums during the continuance of the
policy.
Hereafter dividends the first annual premium
may be used cash in the payment of the second
annual premium, and so on thereafter, the dividend
on each premium may be applied to the payment of
the next succeeding premium Policy-holders in
most other companies must wait four or FIVE years
before any advantage can be derived from dividends.
Call AT No 4, Granite Row, ard get books and
paperSfu further information.
HUTCHINSON Il SPRINGS, Agents,
For n. Carolina, S. Carolina and Georgia,
Feb 26, 1866. Charlotte, n. c.
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pas- In the year 1853, in the diocese of Ag-
gerhus, in Norway, among other singularties,
we're reckoned one hundred and fifty married
couples who had lived together upwards of
eighty years, the greater number if not all, be-
ing upwards Of one hundred years ofage; seven
ty other married couples who bad lived togeth-
ninety years and upwards who must, there,
fore, have been all more than one hundred and
five years of age; twelve marriages, from one
hundred to one hundred and FIVE years standing;
SO that the persons On an average we're one hun.
dred and seventeen years old; and another mar
rage of no less thar one hundred and ten years
standing, the couple must have bsen each, not
less than one hundred and twenty four years
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RaIeish s. CASTOR Railroad,

SUPERINTENDENTs OFFICE, Raleigh April 6, 1866
The public informed that the speed ON this
Road has been increased an close connections are
made with all Trains going North and South. Pas
sengers do not change from Charlotte to Well
don. To Baltimore and other cities North, the fare
as low as by any other route, and time quick.
Through tickets to all places North by both Peters,
burg, Richmond and Washington City, and by Nor
folk and Bay Steamers, and to the principal cities in
the Northwest via Baltimore and Ohio Railroad.
Baggage checked through.
TO Shippers very great inducements offered.
1t is the quickest, safest, and cheap as by any
other route. Freight is shipped through without
breaking bulk from Charlotte to Norfolk.
The connections at Norfolk with superior Ocean
Steamers, commend this route to all interested in
shipping. A. JOHNSON,
April l6 I'm Superintendent.
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BOOT & SHOE SHOP.


Court Of Pleas & Quarter Sessions, FEB. Term, 1866.
Sidney II. Elliott ct al Geo. W Logan ct al.
Petition for reprobate o. Frank W. CabanisS' Will
1t appearing the satisfaction of the Court that
Sandford Cabaniss and George Cabaniss, Two OF the
defendants in this cause reside beyond the limits of
this State, it is therefore ordered that publication
he made for six successive weeks in the western
Democrat, notifying the defendants of the filing OF
this petition, and that they be and appear at the
newt Term of this CONT be held for the county OF
Nieavcland at the Court House in Shelby, on the
nrSt Monday in May. 1866, the will be taken
pro c"ntesSo and heard exparte to them.
witness, ). Williams. Clerk of our said court at
Office, the first Monday in February, 1866.
9-6t adv SCI S. WILLIAMS, Clerk.
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Dissolution Notice.

The copartnership heretofore existing between
known by the and style of Bernheim l. Sim
clair, is this day dissolved by mutual consent, Mr.
Bernheim Withdrawing The business will be con-
Quoted as heretofore by Alexander Sinclair, who
from this date will collect all debts due and liqui.
date all claims against the firm.
G. D. BERNHEIM.
ALEX. SINCLAIR.
April l6, 1866.
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Southern Express Company.

The Southern Express Company has opened COM
municaton with all Northern and Western States
and is now prepared to forward Freight, Money and
valuable Packages safely and promptly. Messen-
gers leave Charlotte daily, connecting at Raleigh
with Adams Express Company, and at Richmond
with Adams and Harnden's Express Companies.
Letters will be forwarded by this Company to all
points South and North having no mail facilities.
T. d. GILLESPIE, Agent
Charlotte, June le, 1855 If
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April l6, 1866.
To the Public.

In accordance with the above Notice of Di.s olu-
tion would respectfully inform the Public, that
the business heretofore conducted, Will be con-
,inued by myself at the old and we'll known Stand,
Springs Corner By close and strict attention to
business, hope to retain the hitherto liberal trade
of my friends aud patrons
ALEXANDER SINCLAIR.
April l6, lS66
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StcnhoHse Il MacauIay
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,

COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
CHARLOTTE, y. c., and &c Pearl ST., NEW YORK.
Prompt personal attention to the sale of cotton,
yarns, naval stores, &c and the purchase of
merchandise generally.
REFERENCEs-John Wilkes and t II Brem, Esq RS,
Charlotte, n C /; Jordan Womble, Esq, Raleigh, c.;
o G Parsley L 90, Wilmington, C; D Paul Co,
and Robt Mure Co, Charleston, c.; Wilcox Il
Hand, Augusta Ga; Dunlop, Moncure Co, Rich
mond, Va; Tannahil McIlwane i Co, I; Par
fridge Wells & Co New York.
February 26. 1866.
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IRON AND CASTINGS.

80 600 lbs. wrought and rolled Iron, Castings
&C. for sale for cash barter for corn, oats, peas
cotton yarn, and cloth of different kinds My Blast
Furnace is now in operation and am prepared tC
Ell orders for Machinery, Cooking Ware, sc. Terms
cash.
| want to employ some good hollow-ware Mould
ers and some good Miners. | wish to make con-
for the cutting of 5000 cords wood; also for
coallng. Apply soon at my Furnace six miles Eas,
of Lincolnton, n. C. j. w. DERR.
February IL, 1866 6mpd
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HUGHES & DILL,
Commission & Shipping Merchants

NEWBERN, N. G.
Consignments of Cotton, Naval Stores and Tobac-
CO will receive our prompt attention.
We have a weekly line of Steamers from Newberr
and Morehead City, which sail from Newbern every
Friday and from Morehead City every Saturday at
P. 81.
T. J. HUGHES, NEwBERN. G. W. DILL. MoREHEAD CITY.
August |, 1868 II
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-01

Ba- Thomas NJ. Peters, aged twenty three,
son of the DR. Peters who shot General Van
Dorm, committed suicide at ten O'Clock Monday
morning, in Memphis, by shooting. He was an
exemplary young man, law student, aud left a
long letter alluding to his family troubles. He
was, perhaps, deranged. He dressed himself in
Confederate uniform
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BLAN KS

FOR SALE AT WESTERN DEMOCRAT OFFICE
Conveyance Deeds, just printed on superior paper,
Marriage License, lndenture.
Appearance Bonds, Sheritf's Deeds,
Forthcoming Bonds, Writs, co. and sup. court,
tables bail Bonds, Warrants,
Guardian Bonds, Jury Tickets,
Ca Sa Bonds, Sierra faclaS WritS,
Attachments Witness Tickets,
Eiectments Fl Fas, or Executions,
Subpoenas county court. Promissory Notes
Capias ad -Satisfaciendnm for clerks
Commissions to take Dispositions.
Gquity Writs and Witness Tickets
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1866-05-01
just Opening,

My SPRING STOCK of Calcoes, Poplins Mohair
Lustres Lawns Organdies, White Goods and No
lions. ALSO Boots, Shoes, Hats, Hardware, Will
low-ware, Crsckery, and almost everything found
in any other Store in City, all of which offer
at unusually low prices.
April l6, 1866 ALEX. SINCLAIR.
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The Southern Express Company

For the transportation Of merchandise, valuable
packages specie, bank notes bonds &c, for all parts
of The South and Southwest, in connection with
ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY,
have established their agency at 50 BROADWAY,
NEW YORK, where orders to call for goods to be
forwarded South will receive prompt attention.
Merchandise and valuahes delivered TO llarnden S,
Kinsley's American and United States Express Com
p2nies, for the Southern Express Company, will re-
ceive prompt dispatch.
For particulars, of freight &c. &c, apply at
the office of the Southern Express Company, 50
Broadway. II. B. PLANT,
Dec 10, 1868. President.
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Hon Clement G. Clay arrived in Petersburg
per City Point train, on the Goth ult He re-
ports Mr. Davis in good health, but suffering
from confinement.
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HutchisOn & Springs,

CHARLOTTE, N. c.,
Agents of the most reliable I.fSURA.FCE
CO.NP.f.TEES in the United States.
Be on, the SAFE SIDE and insure your property
against loss damage by fire.
ALSO, INSURE YOUR LIFE for the benefit of your
wife and children.
RISKS taken at moderate rates.
Call on Hutchis0n & Springs, No. 4, Granite Row.
Z. NYE HUTCHINSON,
J. N. SPRINGS,
March ), 1866 Agents.
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Reports from Europe say that the estls
plague 10 on the decline.
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SCALE OF DEPRECIATION.
by the Legislature of N. Carolina.

Scale Of depreciation Of Confederate Currency, the gold
dollar being the unit and of valne, from
NoU. LIST, 1861, to Noy /, 1865.
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MEDICAL CARD,

FULLINGS g. SPRINGS
Have removed their CLOTHING and MERCHANT
TAILORING STORE, to No. Granite Row. lately
occupied by j. S. Phillips. We offering
stock of
READY-MADE CLOTHING
at cost for cash. Our former friends and patrons
will do wei supply themselves at once.
We will keep at all times good supply of Cloths,
Cassmers and Vestings which will be made to
order in the best style and manner, We will keep
also good steck of Hats, Shirts, Drawers and other
furnishing Goods -
FULLlNGS l. SPRINGS.
IAN % 1866
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FRESH DRUGS,

4 general assortment, always on hand, at
Feb ) 1866 SCARRS DRUG STORE
The tri-weekly news. [volume] (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1865-1876, 1866-07-12
New Advertisements.

New Advertisements.
Thompson, Wthers & Co.-Just re
ceived Sugar, Coffee, Corn, &C., &C.,
Ladd Bros.-Grcqt Bargains in sum.
mer Goods. '..
John Warren, Notice to all con-
cerued.
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Z91 htng IT., 3 aoorS BetoD Wentworth
WE have now opened splendid
Stock Of Spring Goods, English,
French and American, which are of the
most desirable styles the markets can afford
To planters furnishing the Freedmen either
for clothing or for barter with them, our
wholesale rooms offer every inducemcnt
Plantation goods in every variety.
This being busy season with the planter
and he not able to visit the city, orders ac-
companicd with city reference will meet
with prompt attention. N,
N. B. Samples, with price lists, sent to
any part of the State. Oar stock consists
in part Of
White Osnaburghs. Striped Osnaburgr,
Blue Denims. Brown Denims. Heavy Brown
Shirtings, Fine Sea Island Brown Shirtingg,
Bleachcd Shirtings, Bleached and Brown
Shirtings, Cd, 0-4, l0-I, 12.4 Plaid Blue
and Stripped Blue Homespuns, Deached
and Brown Drills, Black French Broad
cloths, Hosiery and Gloves, Irish Linen by
the piece, Towels, Towclings, Linen Dam
ask, all qualities, Calicoes. all qualities,
Dress Goods, Domestic Ginghams, Fine
Scotch Ginghams, Spring Silks and Black
Silks, Colorcd Muslins, in every variety,
Fine French Muslins, White and Black
Goods, Farmers Brown Linen Duck, Farm
crs' Brown Linen Drills, Fancy Drills and
Cottonades.
Together with every variety to be found
in our line; which we offer at
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
All Domestic Goods are sold at Eery
small advance on Agents prices.
We would respectfully call tho attention
of the Planters, Merchants, and the citi-
zens generally of Fairfield District, to our
advertisement, and solicit call from them
should they visit the city. ,. .,..
,... o. STOLL, WEBB s. CO.,
No. 2S7 King ST., 8 doors below Wentworth,
Charleston, s. C.
II. C. STOLL, Charleston,
CHARLES WEBB,
Ii. G. WALKER,
jan l966-lyr
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1866.

HOUSEKEEPERS troubled with vermin
need be so no longer, if theyuse "CosrAn's"
Exterminator. Wehave used it to our salts
faction; and if q box cost SIS, we would have
it. We have'tried poisons, but they effected
nothing; but "Coslar's" article knocks tho
breath out of Rats, Mice, Reaches, Ants,
and Bed Bugs, quicker than VIC can write it.
1t is in great demand all over the country.
-Mendina, Ohio, Gazeue.
He4. See 'tCosTAR's" advertisement above.
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1866.

"COSTAR'S" RAT EXTERMINATOR is
simple, safe and sure-the most perfect
Ratification meeting we have ever attend
ed. Every Rat that can get il, properly
prepared, will eat it, and every one that
eats it will die. generally at some place %
distant as possible from were it was taken.
Lake Shore, Mich Mirror.
BeS| See "CosTAa's" advertisement above.
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1866.

RATS Uersas BIRDs.,-Whoeve engages
in shooting small birds is cruel man who
ever aids in exterminating rats is benefao-
tor, We should like some one to give us
the benefit of their experience in driving
out these pests We need something be-
sides dogs, cats, and traps for this business.
-Seientjfc 4merica, NJ Y.
BsA. See "CosTAR's" advertisement above.
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1866.

FARMEKs AND H0USEKEEPERs,-
should recollect that hundreds Of dollars
worth of Grain, Provisions, &cs, are an
nually destroyed by Rats, Mice, Ants, and
other insects ard vermin- all oflwhich can
be prevented by q few dollars WORTH Of
"CosTAR's'' Rat, Roach, Ant, &c., Exter-
minator, bought and used freely.
Beap See "CosTAR's" advertisement above.
BsA. Sold. ,",'Ne1,y
,Balr, By
An Druggists and Dealers eSorywhersi
the South
BARNES, WARD & CO.,
Wholesale Agents.
New Orleans, La.
june o'e6-lyrS kR 81
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Local Items.
The JOhuny RebS.

This native band of minstrels has
been performing in our town for the
past three nights, and has drawn quite
crowd of spectators who have been
agreeably entertained. Those who
are posted by comparison with other
troops ofthe same kind, say they can
not be cxcellcd. Their music is good,
and their performance laughable in
the extreme. Their title, "Johnny
Rob-" will live as long as does the
memory of the great war. 1t was the
nickname given the Southern troops
by the Northern. Our nickname for
them was Chilly Yank." See notice
of Concert tonight.
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1866

INCREASE OF RATS.-The Farmers
Gazette (English) asserts and proves by fig
ures that one pair of RATS will have pr6A
geny and defendants no less than G6l, ,O5O
IN three years. Now, unless this immense
family can be kept down, they would con-
sumo more food than would sustain $4,000
human beings. nr.a.
1aSn Sec "CosTAR's' advertisement above.
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1866.

A VOICE FROM THE FAR WEST.
Speaking of "CosTAR's" Rat, Roach, Ant
&C., observation-disclosures grain and pro
visions are destroyed annually in Gran
County by vermin, than would pay for tons
of this Rat and Insect Killer.-Lapcaster,
Wis, Herald.
RGA.. See "CosrAR' {" advertisement above
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FAIRF ED DISTRICT.
AN LQUHTK.

FIX Parte Bill TO !
c. ID. Melton, Perpeiuatc ~
solr Northorn Circuit testimony.
TENNET DOUGLASS, having filed her
~ Petition under above Bill in order to
perpetuate the testimony TO the past exis.
tence, lossand contents OF Deed Of Convey.
ence, TO him of certain tract of land.
situate in Fairfield District, on the waters of
Little River, by the Heir at Law OF Alexan.
der Douglass, decd. All parties Interested
are notified to appear at the expiration of
three months from this date to cross -exam-
inc the witnesses that may be produced, and
produce testimony in reply,
'"''" ISAAC II. MEANS, i
~ 70 e,. G. =. f. n.
Commissioners Office, iI'95t
Winnsboro. S. c., June 10th, 1866 aao''
: juae lo-flam3m 'FN 1&Af,
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G 0 II M e Il CT A. L


WlNNsBoRo, July ll.-Cotton-23
2G in currency.
Flour, $l4. u Is. per barrel.
Lard, 81 to soc per pound.
Corn, So per bushcl.
Peas, Sl.75 per bushel.
Bacon, 20 to 25c per pound.
Meal, $500 per bushel.
Sorghum, soc per gallon.
Sail, S5.00per sack.
Butter, 25c. per pound.
Eggs, 20 per dozen.
Tobacco, AS to $l.l0 per pound.
Gold, 40.
OnNRLoTrF, uly 8, lSG6.-Cotton.
No c Offering. We quote lie. gold;
p 2G currency, for middling.
Flour, $l2.5O 400 per Barrel.
bacon, lG| a1Sc. per p2und.
Corn, &l.50 a l.6O per bgshcl, in de-
.mand
Peas, Sl.45 also, per bu$lel.
Meal, 81 60 $l.7o per bushel.
Wheat, none Offering F.s
Oats, sl.oo a l.lO per bushel. q
Sorghum, SOC. per gallon. ,, =,
Gold, Sl,i24 II Lbs,
Silver, 81 50 a l.37b.
-------c>oo-r~>oo"~cc>~ +--
ConuMHIx, Jnly l0.-Cotton, l6 to
20, gold; % to 81, currency. r. r' -
Corn, $3.50 to 100 per bushel.
Flour, $ll to l6 per barrel ,o,, ia
Oats, $l.l0to 20 per bnshel.
Peas, $500 to 2.25 per bushel.
Hay, So 25 to 2.7O. =.
Rice, Rangoon prime, III to l24c;
Carolina l3 to l5c.
Tobacco t5c. to l.GO per pound
Coin, gold AZ to so.
American citizen. [volume] (Butler, Butler County, Pa.) 1863-1872, 1866-11-07
The National Union Party.

The following which we find IN the
Philadelphia Ncaos, is an illustration of
how harmoniously the different elements
Of the great q National Union Party
are working together:
The editor of the Juniata Republican
says ave cannot act at present either
with the so-ealled Republican OF Democrat,
ic or any other organization, save that Of
the National Union party" Tell us some
thing about that party, Mr.. EditOr.- Pa"
triot and Union.
We presume our respected cotempora-
ry is sincere in its inquiry, and we shall
cndeavor to answer it frankly. We at
tended a national convention of the sup
porters of President johnson in Phila-
delphia last August. 1t was called for
the purpose of organizing new p rty in
opposition to the Radicals. In that con-
vention we saw such old Republicans as
johnson, Flanigen, Lowrie, Cornman,
Millward, Cowan, Tracy, Zinn, Nickel
vey,' and others, and such old Democrats
as Porter, Packer, Bigler, Woodward,
White, Perishing Doty, and others A
declaration of principles was adopted
which met the hearty concurrence Of ev-
cry member present. The following wss
the language employed:
"Tho NArIoxAE UNION convention now assembled &c
This ought to be sufficient to satisfy
our cotemporary, and we suppose it is
But we desire to say to it, as the central
organ of the Democratic party in Penn
sylvania, that we believe that it was their
subsequent conduct in ignoring the ex-
istencc of that convention which caused
their defeat in this State. You and the
whole Democratic party there agreed to
sacrifice all past party organ cations and
inaugurate great National Union party,
with which oil who supported the Pres
ident could connect themselves. You
didn't do it. You had scarcely left the
convention ere you commenced making
your nominations for the fall campaign
without any reference to the existence If
the National Union party. In short, to
be plain, we think you have acted in
very bad faith.
AS evidence CT your intention to con-
tinue in this course, we observed few
days since that you declared the Demo.
crats had gained eight on joint ballot
in the Legislature, when it is patent to
every intelligent mind that the National
Union element elected all four of the
gentlemen, whilst at least two of them
never even acted with the De mocratic
party. This may all do to tickle your
readers with, but we submit whether it is
good sense, ssuDd policy, or political wis
dom, not taking into account the fact
that it is not true a Junata Republican.