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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24
EQUITY LAND SALE.

Square in Charlotte, will SELL to the highest bidder
that Valuable Tract of LAND belonging to the Estate
of John r Daniel decd, the West side of Big
Sugar Greek, adjoining the lands of NJ. l. Wallis,
Thos. Downs and others, and known the Hugh
Harris Tract, containing 1913 acres.
Terms: $50 Cash: balance in two equal install
ments at six and twelve months-bond and security
required of the purchaser.
Dec 3d. 1867 c. DOWD, c. N. f.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24

kss~ We are sorry to many idle colored men
and boys standing about streets. Many have
left the country and como to town expecting to make
money by doing odd jobs, but they will find by
experience if they have any judgment at all) that
they had better stad in the country and worked on
farms. When Il load of wood is thrown out in front
Of door there from twenty to thirty appli
cut it up. And we learn that there are a
great many idlcrs in the country also-negro men
who will not stay at any place for any reasonable
period. but who their time in visiting about in
the ncghborhood. Want, starvation, and ruin, will
soon overtake all who too lazy to work
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24

WASHINGTON, Dec 19.-The President sent
message to the House, to-day, covering the re-
port OF H. G. Sharp, who was sent to Europe,
last January, to investigate whether any citizens
OF the United States, implicated in the assassina-
ton OF Lincoln, were in Europe. Sharp reports
that there are no legal or reasonable proofs to
warrant any action of the Government against
any persons now in Europe
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24
TAX NOTICE.

All persons owing Taxes for the years 1866 and
1867 are hereby notified that their property will be
returned to the January Court for order of sale
to satisfy said taxes. We compelled to have
ney to meet the expenses of the county Pay before
that time and cost and trouble.
r. NJ. WHITE, Sheriff.
Dec % 1867 3Wnd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24
WILL REMOVE.

On the first day of January, 1868, to the fine Store
now occupied by Messrs. Brem, Brown & Co. as a
Hardware Store, opposite the old Charlotte Hotel
where will be found anxious to sell Goods. We
will have quite an addition to Stock by that time
If you want good Goods at low figures give a call.
We determined not to be undersold.
BARRINGER, WOLFE & co.
December %, 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24

bsy~ There is occasionally some talk in Congress
of economy, but fear it will prove all-talk and
nothing else. One member recently proposed to
keep the annual expenses of the Government within
the of three hundred millions of dollars. Even
if that were done. we don't think there would be
much to brag of in the way of economy An admin
istration was once hurled from power because it
spent seventy millions in year; but people
more honest then.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24
GREAT INDUCEMENTS,
At the New Boot and Shoe Store

s. B. MEACHAM is now North buying his second
Stock of Boots and Shoes, and will be pleased to have
his friends call and get supplied in the above goods
at great reduction of prices.
We receiving a'large supply of City made
Boots and Shoes styles, for Ladies and Gentle
men, 3. Is. NEACHAM.
December %, 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24
Sixty Bales of Cotton,
LAST NOTICE.

All persons indebted TO the undersigned by Note
or Book Account, earnestly requested TO settle
Immediately need money and must have It from
those who owe This is the last call intend to
make on debtors through the newspapers.
Dec o. 1867 j. VI. MILLER, M. d. rs
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24
DIR. PRITCHARD.

Has taken the Store third door above the Mint. He
is fixing it up in good order and has and win con-
stantly keep for sale, the very best articles of
Family Supplies and Heavy Groceries
BSy@ He purchases Produce at the highest Fash
prices. Call to see him.
Dec %, 1867. I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24

New BooK.-We have received from E. J. Hale
Sons, 16 Murray Street, New York. a book en-
titled 1.-THE Old Capitol and its inmates, by Lady,
giving an account of how the Federal Government
treated its suspected citizens during the 1t is
an interesting compilation of facts, and those who
want copy address the publishers, E. j. Hale
q Son.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24
PLANTATION FOR RENT

desirable Plantation, capable of working about
six hands, situated in good neighborhood is offered
for Rent for the ensuing year. The place is in good
repair, and there is comfortable dwelling house on
it. Apply at this Office
Dec %, 1867 2w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24
THE UNION HOTEL,
At Monroe. M. c..

This Hotel has been opened by the undersigned,
and he will be pleased to accommodate travellers and
others who visit Monroe. 1t is the House formerly
kept by Jas. Richards, in front of the Court House
Every effort will be made to give satisfaction.
J. Il. w. AUSTIN.
Monroe \. c., Dec 90. 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24

SUPERIOR COURT the Special Term of the
Superior Court held for this County during the past
two weeks-Judgc Mitchell presdng-a consider
able amount of business transacted, and the
Docket cleared of 255 This will be great
relief to suors, witnesses and lawyers, and all
others having business in Court. We have heard
Judge Mitchell spoken of in terms of commentator
for the energy and industry displayed the Bench.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24
REMOVAL.

D. II. BYERLY has removed from Springs Corner
Building the Basement Immediately opposite, UNI
der the Mansion House He has on hand fine as
sortment Of Cooking and other Stoves and Tin Ware
December %, 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24
CHARLOTTE MARKET, December %, 1867.


Cotton-Last week the market opened steady on
the basis Of l02 cents for middng. (ax paid by pur
chaser) and continued firm without much variation
the entire week, closing above Saturday. Sales
for the week 47S bales.
Flour, from wagons, per sack of 80 pounds
to So 90 az
Corn, from wagons, per bushel, 81 t.,
Peas, from wagons, per bushele
Corn Neal, 81 10 per bushs,.
baltimore g-~A. from stores IL to - cents.
-, -, 102 to IL cents.
Butter, 30 cents; Eggs, 20 to 30 cents,
-, sskKens, Is to 20 cents
2 Liverpool Salt, 81 rs to $3.50.
Corn whiskey, $225 to 80 per gallon
Molasses, 60 cents to 81 per gallon.
Business during the week good; no quotabls change
in Groceries
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24
HRISTMAS! CHRISTMASl! CHRISTMAS 4!
Win soon be here, and
The New Book Store


Is just in receipt of large and well selected assor-
ment of Christmas Gifts, comprising Gift Books
which instructive well Interesting, q few or
which name below:
The Wedding Guest, Poetical Works Of Thos Gray,
Poems of Imagination and Fancy, Lambs Poetical
Works Songs of the affectionae, Rainford Series,
Fairy Land Series Nellie Stories Series, Favorite
Library for young people, Little Prudy's Stories,
Habits of Good Society, Robinson Crusoe with 80 IL
Illustrations, Tom Miller, Dotty Dimple.
Gifts for the Little Folks.
Alphabet Blocks Toy Books-a large supply.
We have also just received a supply of Letter
Copying Books, Bill Books Scrap Books Note Books,
Draft Books and Blank Books of all descriptions.
Diaries and Almanacs for 1863.
We also solicit subscriptions for LIPPINCOTT'S
MONTHLY MAGAZINE, copies of which are kept
for sale-singe copies, 35 cents; 81 for one year.
The Magazine is neatly gotten up, and is devoted to
Literature, Science and Education.
Dec "a, 1867. TlDDY BRO,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24

gaE@ Thomas Tomlinson, aged Is years, was
drowned at Carpenters Old Ford on Rocky River,
on Tuesday last, while ON his way from Stanly coun-
tY to Wadesboro.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24
MARLBOROUGH HOUSE,
FAYETTEVILLE STREET,
Raleigh, N. G..

The Proprietor in returning his sincere thanks 10
the travelling public for the liberal patronage extend
ed to him during his connection with this Hotel takes
occasion to them that effort expense will
be spared to retain the present reputation of the
Hotel of the very best in the South.
He is happy TO announce that the fall in the price
of supplies enables him reduce the price to THREE
DOLLARS PER DAY.
To citizens coming in to spend week or more, he
will make still greater reduction.
He is prepared to furnish board without rooms OF
very low rates
lie hopes 10 have the pleasure Of welcoming to the
Marlborough House his old customers and many new
friends j. N. BLAIR, Proprietor.
Dec %. 1867 I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24

Rig Davenport Female College, at Lenor, n c.,
has passed under the control of Rev. Sam'l Lander
of LincoInton, as President, who will open the en-
suing Session on the Sd of February. Mr. Lander is
we'll known highly educated christian gentleman
and a first-rate teacher.
asfy~ We direct attention to the advertisement of
the bingham School Mebaneville, n. c., of the
best places for boys in the country.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24

HGsH The Festival of the Ladies of the Presbyte-
rian Church, in this city last week, understand
resulted in net profit of something 5000.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24

FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT.-Buffalo,N n. Y, Dec
19.-An Express train on the Lake Shore Road
ran off the track near Augusta. The rear car
went over sixty feet of embankment and was
burned Forty-eight passengers were burned to
death
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24
NOTICE.

On and after January the first, 1868, fees for all
professional services rendered by US, will be con-
sidercd due the services shall have been
rendered and will be required TO be settled by Cash
Note j. Is. JONES' nj. ID.
j. NJ MILLER, NJ. ID.
N. B.-An bills heretofore made with W must Do
settled.
December % 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24
DI ED,

At the residence of her son-in-law, Sea.on Gales
ESQ., in Raleigh, the 10th inst Mrs. Isabella S.
Cameron, rect of the late Dr. Thomas n Cameron
of Fayetteville aged 81 years.
In Wadesboro, suddenly the 18th inst, Mr.
James Grimsley, proprietor of the Arson Hotel.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24

MARKErS.

NEW York, Dec. 21.-Cotton quiet-Uplands 15i.
| Geld / -sas
LIVERPOOL, Dec. 21-Cotton dull Sales 10000
bales. Uplands 3-16; Orleans 9-16 pence.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24

EARTHQUAKE IN NEW YoRK.-New York,
Dec. 1S.-There was a severe earthquake here
this morning lasting twenty seconds. 1t extern
ded to the New England States and Canada.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24

YARBoRoUGH HOTEL At R.LEIGH.-It will be seen
by advertisement, that Mr. Blair the proprietor of
this celebrated House, has reduced board to So per
day. Everybody who has stopped with Blair
will agree that lie knows how to keep a Hotel.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24

Rsfg" The next National Convention of the Repub-
lcan party is to be held in Chicago the Goth of
May, 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24

nes Three four of the negroes engaged in the
brutal murder OF Col Nethercut of Jones county, have
been arrested One confessed being in the party.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24
NOTICE.

On and after January the first, 1868, fees for all
professional services rendered by will be con-
sdercd due soon as the services shall have been
rendered, and viii be required 10 be settled by Cash
Note. w. w. GREGORY, M. ID.
n. BAH bills heretofore made with me must be
settled. 49,
December 1G 1868
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24
GROCERIES.
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
REV. L. p OCONNELL, one of the Executors of
Edward Lonergan, Jr, will be at the residence of
the deceased, in CASTOR county, Thursday and
Friday the Goth and 9th instant and hopes he will
BE- met there by those indebted to the Estate and that
they will he prepared to arrange their said indebted
ness with him
December %. 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24
Davenport Female College.

The Spring Session, 1868, will begin February
3D. and continue 20 weeks. Board, exclusive of
Washing and Lights, $50; Tuition, $40 to $50;
Piano Lessons, $50; Incidental Fee 81; Latin and
Singing free Location beautiful, retired heathful.
Buildings ample and convenient. Boarding unusually
good. Teachers experienced, competent, faithful.
Rates very low Come to Icards Station.
For fuller information, address
REV. SAMUEL LANDER, A. NJ,
Dee a. 1867 pm President.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24
NOTICE.

On and after January the first, 1868, fees for al
professional services rendered by me win be con-
sdered due as the services shall have been
rendered. and will be required TO be settled by Cash
or Note RICHARD X. GREGORY NJ. d.
II. BAH bills heretofore made with me must DO
settled.
December 90 1861
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-12-24

4Esn 1t is now a settled fact that South Carolina
has voted for a Convention.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-10-04
a FuIITOfe.

We desire to Impress upon our
Republican friends the proprie.y OF
initiating the Copperheads in one
thing. Be sure to 60 to the election,
and see that every Republican in
your township, does the same thing.
And, whether the day be fair or foul,
by all means, let provision be made
for conveying the feeble and disabled
to the polls.
A tull vote is sure Republican
victory. Every Democrat goes to
the election, rain or shine, whether
they anticipate victory or defeat;
while many Republicans, relying on
the justice of our cause, and the large
majorities which we have in many
counties and districts, are careless
Such tactics lost US the Stete in 1852
Let US not be so foolish as to repeat
the blunder now.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-10-04

Before voting the Copperhead
ticket,
That the first shot fired at Sumter
was fired by Democrat.
That the first attack on Union sol.
diers, marching to protect the Capt.
tai, was made by Democratic mol
in Baltimore.
That Lincoln was assassinated by
a Democrat
That the assassination conspirators
were all Democrats.
That the two hundred thousand
heroic Union dead were killed by
Democratic bullets.
That the FIVE hundred thousand
Union wounded were made so by
Democratic bullets.
That every soldiers widow was
made q widow by q Democratic bull
let.
That every soldiers orphan was
made such by a Democratic bullet.
That all who haye lost friend in
the rebellion, lost that friend by 6
Democratic bullet.
That $4,000 Union soldiers at An
Jacksonville were starved and murder.
ed by Democrats.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-10-04

DEMOCRATIC MEETING.-Wednes-
day night the Democrats held meet
ing at the Court House, addressed
by Aaron Burr Shafer and Jason
Blackford, the former in English, the
latter in German. The speeches
were very similar. Jason talked
Dutch which nobody but himself
could understand, while A. Burr
talked English In such manner that
most of the audience came to the
conclusion that he did not under
stand it himself.
A very fair crowd was in atten-
dance, of which about half were Re-
publicans.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-10-04

"OUr OF THE MOUTHS OF BABES,
Erc.-We heard day or two since
an amusing version of Copperhead
scripture.
Our innocent little friend Ander.
son, Copperhead candidate (for de
feat) for Prosecuting Attorney, while
making a speech at Wilhamstown,
endeavored to fortify and strengthen
his position by quotation from the
"Book of Books" 1t is well known
that during the war Billy was a
"peace" man--one of the belligerent
peace mon, who would sooner "die
IN his door yard than eat--hard-
tack. Naturally. therefore, he had
in his mind peace text, but unfor-
tunately. he got but piece of it cor
rect. "Blessed are the Peace ma
kers," SAID he, "for they shall receipt
mercy"
An old gentleman who reads an
Abolition Bible, being present, cor
rected the error, but as it did not ex-
actly suit the occasion, itrather threw
the orator out of gear, and spoiled
the effect of his 1brilliant" effort.
The "original" "South Carolina
Bill Gribben, commenting on the
quotation above given, said in his
usual terse manner that "By God
that was the latest translation and
version from the orishinal
"Out of the mouths of babes and
suckers, ETC." $3.50
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-10-04
4 White man vs.. a "Nigger."-
Hurd vs.. Jenkins.

Our Democratic friends oppose the
Constitutional Amendment because
they fear the "nigger" will be their
equal--some of them because he will
be their superior. OF the latter class
we have a case in hand.
No one forgets that Frank Hurd,
Democratic candidate for Attorney
General spoke in Findlay during the
campaign and, as the "most brilliant
light of the Democratic party"
brought all his "astnni-;.irGlv 'r''
liant mind" to bear upon the negro.
In Columbus, recently, he spoke and
did the same thing. AS it happened
a "nigger" named jenkins ventured
into the crowd and listened to Hurd's
speech; heard all he had to say upon
the "nigger" question, and as one
who had a personal interest in the
matter, concluded that the positions
of the gentleman were not tenable.
Thereupon he challenged Hurd to
discuss the negto question. Hurd
didn't accept-paid no attention to
it. How is it? Does Hurd lear that
jenkins, the "nigger," may prove his
superior in argumens, or does he
know that he is talking lies upon that
question wherever he goesf
Poor Hurd! scared out by q "nig
ger" and then suppose that he can
be elected Attorney General of Ohio
and defeat man who has something
to recommend him to the people be-
sides forced ability.
Any man who votes for Hurd and
against West prefers a pulling baby
to an intellectual giant.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-10-04
RenubIicans ofuancock

Remember that the eyes of Union
men of other northern States are up
on you; that the loyal hearts of the
Union men of the South beat in uni
son with yours, and appeal to you to
do your whole duty, to vote so as to
protect them from the machinations
of johnson and the Copperhead par
ty In their attempts to put them un-
der rebel heels
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-10-04


A GcoD THING.-0ne Of the best
articles we have seen in a long time
is Rogers Extension Ladder" 1t
is so made that it can be immediately
taken apart and used as two short
ladders, or by means of q crank and
pulley may be extended to 8 length
of 40 feet or more.
This ladder should be in the pos
session of every farmer. both for use
in case of dre and for the purpose 'ol
picking fruit, as i. will be fbund
much more convenient than any, 9th
! er .y, s.y,e DOW In use. Residents "a "a
town should have one, as in nine O.
ses out of ten, if such eonVeniene'
vas at hand much destructiop o
property by are might be avoided.
When not in use 1t can be eloset
and put under shelter IN very sWal
compass.
The agent can be seen at tn
Schwsh House where be VII Be hep
lpy 10 Eesaive esdsss isi w ~ das
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-10-04

In one. Of Dect Ayers lectures he
states that Chemistry confers more
practical benefit on mankind, than
any other science, yet from no other
source could more be 40 easily OBJ,
tanned. The arts aud eooromies
which ehsmistry would teach, if more
thoroughly and generally studied.
would speedily exercise a most bspe-
6cent influence. He freeIy eonfsssss
that he is indebted 10 this science for
the virtues Of his remedies, and ad-
tvises that the prseticsl application ni
chemistry to medicine, the arts, man
ufactures.and agriculture be enjoined
upon our colleges aud schools
WxAavilh r., Star,
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-10-04

Why does the Courier keep its
readers in ignorance with regard to
sheriii McGahan's deialcations : Is
it fearful that it will have an injur-
ious effect on the prospects OF the
Democratic ticket next Tuesday
How long would they have kept it in
the dark if he had been a Republican
official. 49,
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-10-04
Law Aside Your Prejudice

The amendment to be submitted
to the people at the election next
Tuesday for adoption or rejection, is
a measure, the wisdom of which must
present forcibly to the mind of every
one who has carefully considered it.
Its bearing upon the future of the
State of Ohio is important.
Its effects do not stop alone with
giving the negro his rights. Il
caches far beyond that one righteou,
dea, and protects the white man from
he curse of rebel rule.
1t is a well known fact that sever
ii Thousand rcbels-actual -fightiu.
rebels, who have shot many of Ohio's 4
men-have settled in this State dur
ing and since the war. Numbers OF
John Morgan's guerrillas strayed
away from his command when his
expedition entered Ohio and are still
here. Every one of these men get a
vote-voted last year, will vote this
fall and will continue to vote unless
something is done to prevent them
If the Constitutional Amendment
passes it will have four effects
l. These rebels will not have the
right to vote.
2. A loyal man will not have it to
think and know that the vote of
blood stained rebel--perhaps the
murderer of his brother or friend
counts as much as his and goes as
far in declaring by whom we shall be
ruled.
8. The colored man will have a
right to vote--will have the right to
use the manhood he so nobly assert
ed upon the battle field during the
war.
4. 1t will debar Canada sneaks
from voting after having ignobly fed
to Canada to avoid assisting our no.
BILE soldiers in crushing the rebellion.
What soldier or citizen can refuse
to vote for measure fraught with
so much that is good.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-10-04

CLOSING THE Polls DURING THI
DAY, OR COUNTING OUT VorRs BE.
FORE THE Polls ARE CLOSED
Friends, throughout the County, re-
member that when a strict cOnstruc.
ton is put upon the law governing
elections it is illegal to close the
polls to go to dinner, or TO begin
counting out the votes before the
proper time comes at night to close
the polls. The law requires that the
polls be kept open from 6 o'clock A
M. to 6 O'Clock p. III. See to this
thing.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-10-04

AT THE COURT HOUSE. Next
Monday night, Col. Jas. A. Bope
will deliver the last speech Of the
campaign, in Findlay, at the Court
House. Let all turn out and give
the Col. an attentive hearing. We
believe he has never yet addressed
an audience in this place, but from
what we can learn of the effect of his
speeches Throughout the county, we
may expect a good time.
I Come and hear our next Prosecu-
ting Attorney.
The Hancock Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Ohio) 1857-1870, 1867-10-04
Local Business Notices

"a MANS A MAN FOR A. Thai
1t may be true enough that a
man is entitled to just as much res
pect in poor clothes, provided he can
afford no better, but in this wicked
world it is generally the best dressed
men who are the most successful. In
view of this fact. let all you seedy.
shabbily dressed fellows proceed at
once to Charlie Halls, and examine
his new stock of fall and winter