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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-04-09


sylvania recently rendered ex-President Buch
aDan public dinner, expression OF thell
continued respect and admiration To this
proffered honor Mr. Buchanan made the follow
ing response:
WHEATLAND, March %, 1867.
GENTLEMEN have received, with grateful
emotions, your very kind Invitation to public
dihner you propose to give me, 10 the city OF
Philadelphia, on any day may indicate. Moth
| ing, | car assure you, could afford me greater
| pleasure than to meet you around the festive
board, and with you renew the pleasant memo
rles of long past years.
| deny myself this qualification, only in defer
ence to what | consider the wise example of my
Democratic predecessors in the Office OF Presl-
dent. After having administered the most ex.
alted office which the country could bestow,
| they deemed it expedient to remain In the re-
treuent of private life, and whilst holding their
own opinions on the political questions Of the
day, they left the public discussion Of them to
gentlemen, like yourselves, still on the busy
theatre of active lte.
| If any other reason were required for my self
denial on this occasion, | might refer you to my
advanced age, of which you remind me. by
stating that I now the last survivor of
American statesmen Of the olden time, the
and Benton and Calhoun" In passing, permit
to say, you might have justly added to these
distinguished names that Of Silas Wright. He
statesman who, for sound practical wisdom,
for iar-sceing sagacity, and for lucid ard con
vincing argument, had no superior in the Senate,
even at the period when it was the greatest
deberative body in the world. You have my
cordial thanks for your opinion ''that respon-
SIT ility for the years of blood a-d sorrow we
have endured rests on NE, who tried, in mo-
ment of terrible exigency, to do my duty under
the Constitution Proceeding, as this does.
from a large number Of M fellow citizens, equal
in intelligence, character and patriotism to any
similar number Of gentlemen in the State, may
| not, with much confidence, indulge the hope
that you but anticipate the general sentiment of
future times
Under this impression. and always firmly rely
ing On Divine Providence, | have borne with
tranquil and contented spirit all the harsh criti
cisms which have been published on my official
conduct throughout the last unhappy years
Assuming, you do, ''the immediate future of
the country TO be full of peril you ask me "for
words Of counsel, of consolation, aud, If possible,
of hope" Consistently with my self imposed
retlcence, may say to you Adhere steadily to
the Constitution Of your country exert all your
power and Influence in disseminating and en-
forcing its general principles, by means of the
press, public speeches, private conversations,
and in every other honorable manner, and en-
poy the same untiring energy in exposing aud
conde,nning every departure from its precerts
Never despair, for the time will surely come
when these shall triumph and control the ad
mnstration of the government
Respectfully JAMES BUCHANAN.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-04-09

WHAT DEEDS NEED NO Washington.
March 23-Sir, | reply to your letter Of The 2Oth
instant, that when, for the purpose of transferring
property fro husband to wife. from wife to
husband, or from one Of them TO both jointly,
deeds are made to a third party and then back
from him to either or BOTH >uc!! instruments need
not he stamped conveyances, as there is no
sale, but only agreements; but if they contain
powers of attorney, these should have their ap
propriate stamps. Very respectfully,
E. A. Rollins
Deputy Commissioner,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-04-09
GEN. LoNGsTREEr's VIEWS.
General Longstreet has written the following
letter to the New Orleans Times:

letter to the New Orleans Times:
NEW ORLEANS, March 1S, 1867.
In your paper of yesterday you have expressed
desire TO near the views OF several gentlemen
upon the political condition of the country.
find my name mentioned among the list, and
proceed without hesitation to respond As
have never applied myself to politics, cannot
claim to speak to the wise statesmen of the
country who are devotiug their energies to the
solution of the problem shich agitates the public
mind | can only speak the plain, honest con,
vctions Of soldier. 1t can hardly be neces-
sary, at this late day, to enter into discussion
of matters that usually brought up in arguing
upon the proposed plan !or reconstrncting the
government. Indeed, l think that many of
them are not pertinent to the question The
striking feature, and the one that our people
should keep 10 view, is that we are conquered
people. Recognizing this fact fairly and
squarely, there is but one course left the wise
men to pursue, and that is to accept the terms
that are now offered us by the conquerors.-
There can be no discredit to a conquered people
for accepting the conditions offered by their con-
querors, nor is there any occasion for feeling
of humiliation. We made an honest, and hope
| may say creditabe fight, but we have lost.
Let US come forward, then, and accept the ends
involved in the struggle. Our people earnestly
desire that the constitutional government shall
be re-established, and the only means to accom-
plish this is to comply with the requirements of
the recent Congressional legislation. 1t is said
by some that Congress will not receive US even
after have complied with their conditions,
but [ can find no sufficient reason for entertain :
ing this proposition for moment | cannot
admit that the representative men of a great
nation could make such pledge in bad faith.
Admitting, however, that :here is such a mental
reservation, can that be- any excuse for us in
failing to discharge our duty? Let US accept
the terms, as we are in duty bound to do and
others
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
JAMES LONGSTREET.
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just Received.

In Store and will be sold wholesale or retail, Rio
and Laguayra Coffee, of superior quality; Sugar;
Imperial and GunpoWde Tea, best in market; Mo-
la>Scs; Adamantine Candles, by the box; prime
article Of Carolina Rice. new CROP Bacon Sides;
Leaf Lard; Sugar cured Hams; a fresh lot of Garden
Seed, just III time; Northern p ,tatoes, good rich
Mercer, Pink Ey e and Snow Ball; the celebrated
Parlor Match. by the box, dozen gross; Durha1n 5
Smoking Tobacco by the pound sack; Cotton
Yarn: Chewing Tobacco; various qualiteS Lor-
lard Snuff, always on hand; 800 bushels prime
bread Corn 800 bushels best Seed Oats; Pepper;
Spice; Ginger; Soda; Starch Hemlock Leather, as
cheap any; Brad>: Steel Hoes; rhorpng Axes
Trace Chains; Scythe and Cradle Blades; Curry
Combs; Brushes; Coffee Mills; Rifle Powder; BLAST
ing Powder; Shot and Caps: a fine assortment Of
Nails fl ON the best factories in the United States,
called; Whim Rope Well Rope; Mems BroganS,
with various other articles.
Remember my motto, quick sales, short profits
and fair dealings
Still at the old stand in Springs building.
Look out for the Deer Skin and walk in.
EkasH Terms CASH.
March Is, 1867. ". BOYD.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-04-09
STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES.

In pursuance of the resolution adopted by the
recent Reconstruction Convention in Raleigh,
the Hon. A. II. Jones, the President Of the
body, has appointed the following Executive
State Committee for the Republican party of
North Carolina:
Whites William W Holden, L Harris and
James T Taylor, Wake county; DIR Eugene
Grissom, Granville county; William A Smith,
Johnston county; John Pool and Lewis Thomp-
son, Berthe county; David NJ Carter, Beaufort
county; David Heaton and G r Thomas, Craven
county; K j. Pemberton, Cumberland county;
| Daniel r Goodloe Warren county; Alfred Dock
cry, Riehmond county; Thomas Settle Rock
ing ham county; Robert Dick, Gui!tord eouhty;
DR. W Sloan, CASTOR county; joseph Ii Nef,
New Hanover coGaty; j Q A Bryan, Wilkes
county; i l. Stewart, Buueonbe county; W u
B Garrett, Haywood county; Samuel FoIkner,
| Surry county; E Williams, lancey county; u
" Logan, Rutherford county; K w KING,
Lenoir county.
Colored-Jas Fl Harris. Alex Long, James
Jones, 6 W Brodie and John Manuel, Wake
county; 6 2 Rourke, New Hanover county; w
Cawthorn and John Hyman, Warren county;
FL Unthanks, GuiIford county; j w Hood, Cum-
berland county; l B Abbott, Craven county; II
Eppes, Halifax county; A Sykes, Pasquotapk
county; Tony Green, Henderson county; X
Smith, Mecklenburg county; J 0'Hara,
Wayne county; Alfred Stokes, Wilkes county.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-04-09

y,
w. Morrow Administrator of J r. Daniel and R.
E. Daniel, VS. Chas. +. SPratt and VIM, 5. Daniel
Petition for Sale of Real Estate.
Ii appearing upon affidavit that VIM. S. Daniel
one of the defendants in this case, resides beyond
the limits of this State, notice is hereby given for
said defendant appear at the Court Of Equity
10 be held for Mecklcmburg county, the court
house in Charlotte, the 4th Monday in April
next, then aud there to plead. answer or demur TO
plaintiffs bill otherwise the viii be taken
confessed and decree made accordingly
Witness, Albert C. Williamson. Clerk and Master
in Equity for said county, Office in Charlotte this
9th day Of March, A. D 1867.
5s-6w \. c. WILLIAMSON, C NE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-04-09
Just Received.

At KOOPMANN'S STORE. a fine lot of D r Leak'S
celebrated CHEWING TOBACCO, from the highest
TO the lowest grade.
Also, large lot of LORILLARDS SCOTCH
SNUFF, in small hladders and packages.
The trade supplied.
March 4 1867
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-04-09

AVermont man recently bought twenty six
railroad tickets. intending to take his wife and
twenty four children TO the West. Among the
two dozen are eleven pairs oftwins-all boys.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-04-09
Millinery aud Ladies Fancy Goeds.

MRS. L FULLINGS is offering her Stock of Bon
nets Hats Rrbbuus Feathers, &C. greatly reduced
prices Ladies' invited to cal! and exanne these
Goods and hear prices.
Dec
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-04-09
FANCY GEsssGasEsEEiS.

Pickles. Preserves, JellieS, Mustard Horse itad-h,
Powdered Ginger and Cinnamon. Ginger Preserves,
Mncaroni, Herme,Icaly sealed Meats and Fruits,
Salmon, LubSterS, Oysters CLAIMS. SardjncS. Pine
Apples Peaches. Strawberries. Salad Oil, tatsnpS.
Soda Powders Vinegar, kiIlikimlck Smoking To-
hacco. Havana SegarS, Tobacco and Snuff Chest
nuts, Green AMI Dried Apples, Rai>ns, Fishing
Hooks and Tackle, Violin and Guitar Strings.
WINES AND BRANDIES.
Champagne, Pemartin Sherry, Old Newton Ma
deira, old Port, Cataw ba, Rhine. JAS Tennessee
Cognac Brandy, vintage of 1853, Marc RenauIt
double refined rcctifed Whskcys old Bourbon, Rye,
Wheat, pure Corn and Monongahela Whi>keyS,
Holland Gin aud SchieGam SchnuppS, Bitters, St.
CrolI and Jamaica Rum. CUrduls and Lemon and
other SyruPs, London Porter, a. GuineSS SoLS,
Brown Stout Dublin, Muir 4 Sons sparkling
Edinburgh Ale, Glass Bottles FIa>kS and Dcmj johns
of ALL sizes to the Trade.
Old Corn and Rye Whskey BY the barrel, to the
trade at small profit.
Visitors and residents in Charlotte purchasing
any of the above for medical purposes, can get Il
pure article by calling
Feb Is, 1867. J. D. PALMER.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-04-09

He that is good will become better, and he
that is bad, worse; for virtue, vice, and time
Eeyer stop.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-04-09

"How is your husband, dear?" asked one lady
Of another. 'tOh, be is in q very bad state" was
the reply. "And pray what kind Of Q state is
be in?" persisted the other "In State PrisoR"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-04-09
COOKING STOVES,
OF TIE NEATEST AND MOST SUPERIOR PATTERN.
u. =. Il Y Z Lx.

=. =. L z Z x q z,
Springs Building, Charlotte, N c.,
Has for sale ''&pe<ss's .snft- Dust Cooking =
STOFEA,'' which, for every variety Of cooking
and great economy in fuel, caunot be surpassed by
any St6&e heretofore used
Everybody who has used one of these Stoves
testify that, for convenience in cooking, durability
and cleanliness, they far preferable 10 all other
patterns Call and see them.
D H. BYERLY has also on hand good as
sorrment of Tin, Japan and Sheet-Iron Wnre--such
articles necessary for house keeping.
Rs.3~ TIN-W ARE made to order at short notice
reasonable terms.
e1s~ REPAIRr'- \ promptly executed.
D II. BYERLI,
Springs Building, Charlotte, n. c..
March 25 1867
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-04-09

Almost every young lady is public spirited
enough to have her fathers house used as .
court house.
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WHO WANTS PEANG.
AUCTIONEER and AGENT.

S STUART respectfully informs the citizens
of Charlotte and the public generally that he will
give his personal attention 10 Auction Sales and
the settlement Of Accounts any business of that
kind that may require his services He will visit
the country when desired and act as Auctioneer, or
attend TO any business in the city as an Agent.
He can be found at the Corner Drug Store of Dr..
NcAden CT at the residence of Mr. Rabe.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-04-09
FASHIONS, FASHIONS!

q i > y u Il ii "A NJ,
Having received their Spring Fashions are now
ready to reconstruct the appearance of their custom
erS accrr rrdingiy.
April l. 1861. I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-04-09
ESTING LETTER FROM EX-
PRESIDENT BUCHANAN.

A large number ofprominent citizens of Penn
sylVana recently rendered ex-President Buch-
aDan public dinner as an expression of their
continued respect and admiration To this
preferred honor Mr. Buchanan made the follow
mo
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-18
Chinese Gamblers.

The Chinese are passonately addicted to gam
bling, and the endless variety of games of chance
in common use among them does credit to their
ingenuity and invention, for it is not likely that
they have learned anything from their neighbors.
The respectable merchant, who devotes the hours
OF daylight assiduo,sly to his business, sparing
no labor in adjusting the most trifiing items Of
account, will win or lose thousands of dollars
overnight with imperturbable complacency.
Every grade of society is imbued with the
passion.
l have amused myself watching the coolies in
the streets of Tientsin gambling for their dinner
The itinerant cooks carry with tlom, as part of
the wonderful epitome of culinary establish
ment with which they perambulate the streets,
cylinder Of bamboo containing number Of sticks
on which are inscribed certain characters. These
mystic symbols are shaken up in the tube, the
candidate for hot dumping draws one, and ac-
cording to the writing found it, so does he pay
for his repast. So attractive is gambling in any
form TO the Chinese, that Tientsin tcoolie will
generally prefer 70 risk paying double for the re-
mote chance of getting 4 inealfor nothing.
On one occasion Says an English gentleman) l
volunteered to act as PROXY for a. hungry coolic
who was about 70 try his hick:
The offer was accepted with eagerness, and
was fortunate enough TO draw my constituent
dinner for nothing. I was at once put down rs
professor OF the black art, and literally bese,-
ed by crowd of others, all begging me TO do
them similar favor, which, of course, prudent
ly declined. Had indeed been successful u Sec
ond time, the dispenser OF the tempting ,norscls
would certainly have protested against my inter-
ference as an invasion Of hisprerogative which is
" win, and not to lose
The Chinese gamblers are, Of course, frequently
ruined by the practice. They become desperate
after run OF i'll luck; every consideration Of duty
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-18

and interest is sunk, and they play for stakes
which might have startled even The Russian no.
bles, who used to gamble for serfs. In the last
crisis of ALL dose of opium settles ali accounts
pertaining to this world. =
In games of skill the Chinese are no less ac-
complished. Dominoes, draughts, chess and such
like, are to be seen in full swing at every tea
house, where the people repair to gossip and while
away the evening The little groups one sees in
these places exhibit intense interest in their oc-
cupation; the victory is celebrated by the child
like exultation of the winner and any pairof Chi
nese draught-players may have sat Tor Wilkes
celebrated picture
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-18
Bad NHanriscrir,t.

An exchange gives publicity to the following,
which may be of interest to our readers 1t is
not expected, however, that editors and compost
tors are to keep kettle of boiling water on hand,
to enable them to decipher bad manuscript.
Editors and Compositors are very frequently
taxed to make out manuscripts, that have been
written with led pencil and rubbed out or
otherwise made illegible. We had case of the
kind during the past week, and had gone to a
neighboring law Office to borrow magnifying
glass to enable us to de@pher manuscript that
had been rubbed and made almost imperceptible
friend told us to hold it to our mouth and
breathe on it for few seconds. Wedid so and
the result was almost miraculous, as it brought
out the pencil marks and made them easy to read
The same friend tells that holding such manu-
script over kettle of water is still better, and
that it will make pencil marks indelible to hold
manuscript over o kettle of boiling water, when
it is first written" r. .. A
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-18
Furniture.
HALL q MURPHY

We would to customers and the public In general
ut or facilities for dong hrst class furniture busnsss is
mol exse!ed In the West We invite attention to large
stock Of al kinds Of furniture consisting In part Of all
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-18

will DO iy tho above that the COMPANY has 81 of
assets for every 81 a. risk the leading Stock Cos Of the
East have only 81 of assetls Tor every S4 Of liabilities
as shown 10y Their published reports.
The Grc9 coaof insurance in this Co.. for the past ten
has been but about third OF the rate charged by
ether Co.'S y
Onr losse! thus far have been promptly and satisfactorily
adjusted We have never hai TO contest loss " "
The business of the Comanyo for the past years has boen
very prosperous; more policies having been sued, an In
the previous eight years. -. i
The directors wei known among the best business
men Of the county.
No assessment be made until the losses ofthe Co. ro
qu're IT, and but one assessment year, and by recent
vote OF the Directors aeIc members shall aO be requr 10 az
anything ia addition 10 DC dacc payment until Ne erptrd
TIN Of one yecy from the date of their policies ~
In view Of tie abcve facts viz: that this Is home ns
ton that tho security is ample the insurance
Than IN Other Co.'S the propness and beraty with mich
losses settled: we think entitled to the patronage
oIiis community ihpretcrencc to isreign Companies
Poccs issued on both the Stock and Mutual plans with
most favorable terms b"
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-18

,,, J.V. A. HOES, Prest.
WI. N. TRUE Soe'ry.
W. II. CusIIMAN, Treasurer.
A. Ii. WOOSTER, General Agent ItfEfIse D..
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-18

If Prot. Woods Hair Restorative will restore
hair and keep it from falling off, why should not
Wings La Perfection be able to preserve beauty
and keep the skin good and healthy? Think
over this subject
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1867-05-18
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Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-12-19

THE VINroN County BANK.-The
attention of the public is directed to
the Special Notice, and also, to the
card, Of the Vinton County Bank, in
this paper 1t will be seen that those
desiring to send money to their friends
in England, Ireland, France, Germany,
or to any part Of Europe, or anywhere
else, can obtain Drafts for this pur-
pose for any amount at the Vinton
County Bank. The Bank will issue
Drafts direct at very low rates, and
save the trouble and extra expense of
sending elsewhere. This is the safest,
most reliable, easiest, and cheapest
way to send money to any place for
any purpose. There is no danger Of
its being lost-all is perfectly safe,
Just as safe, or even more SO, in many
instances, than when the money is in
the pockets Of the owner. This Bank
the stockholders and officers Of
which are all wealthy and responsible
men-is prepared to do general
Banking Business; receive deposits,
and pay interest on time deposits;
loan money at reasonable rates on
acceptable paper; buy and sell ex-
change; make collections; buy gold
and silver at liberal rates, and transact
every every other legitimate Banking
business. The people can find DO
more convenient q place to transact
business of this kind. Joseph J,
Mcdowell issPresident, and JAS w. .
Delay is Cashier4both kind and .ac-
commo odating, and always ready to
give any information desired.
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-12-19
Subscription One Dollar.

Any person sending us One Dollar, or pays
ing The same to our local Agents will receive
Immediately fine Steel Plate Engraving, at
choice from the following list, and One Ger
tifcate of Stock, insuriug One Present in
our published schedule.
One Dollar Engrapmgs.
No l-"My Childl Ny Chid" No g.
They're savedlp No a--"Old seventy.slx;
or, the Early bays of the Revolution"
Any person paying Two Dollars will re-
ceive either of the Steel Plates, at choice, and
Two Certificates Of Stock, thus becoming en-.
titled Two Presents.
,' Two Dollar Enyrov'ngs.
No. o.l-"Washingon's Courtshp." No. a. Wash.
ington's Last Interview with his Mother" .
a Three DO{dr EHgrapmgs.
ANY person paying Three Dollars will receive the
beautiful steel Plate of"lIomc From the War;" and
Three certificates of stock, becoming entitled to
Three Presents. ,-,,..
n. ! Fow Do1ldr Eagropings.
Any person paying -Four Dollars shall receive tie
large and beautiful slee Plate of "rhe Psrs Of Our
Fofeathers," and Forr certificates OF stock, enti-
ting thera to -Four Presents.
Fios DojLar EngraVipgs,
Any person who pays Five Dollars shall receive
the large and splendid steel Plate of "The Marriage
of Pocahontas, and Five certificates of stock,
thing them to FIVE Presents. |f if'ft
The eugravings and certifeates wall be delivered
to each subscriber at our Local Agencies, oil sent
10y mail, post pad, or express, as may bo ordered
fu.l LEtl IE
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-12-19
Gone to the City!

4 GEO. B. WILL, the popular
and witty salesman in the House
of j. X. Will, is now in the
city purchasing a large assort-
ment of Fancy Goods for the
holidays that will just suit this
market. George cannot be
beat in purchasing fancy goods
he knows just what the peo-
pie want during the holiday
season. "Leayes have their
time to fall "-and so do fancy
goods. George is now taking
advantage of a panic in the mar
ket and will bring forth dress
goods of every style, quality.
and price. Be sure and go and
get a nice present for your
wives or your children before
going elsewhere! The new
stock will begin to arrive to-
day. 1n .u
Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1867-12-19

The Gallipolis Journal says that the
subscription for the new railroad to
connect the Chesapeake & Ohio with
the NJ. & G. R. R., at Hamden juno.
ton, amounts to $18O,OOO, and that
the whole amount for Gallia county
will be raised in a few weeks. The
quota for Meigs county will also be
raised in a short time. We predict
that the cities of Gallipolis and Pome
roy will increase with giant strides il
wealth and population on the com
pletion of this new railroad, establish
ing. communications between then
and the outer world. -"