The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-01-15

THE IMPEACHMENT MovEMENr.--It will be
seen by a synopsis of the proceedings of Con-
gress, that Mr. Ashley, of Ohio. has introduced
into the House resolutions authorizing tbs Judi
ciary Committee to inquire if there is not good
cause for impeaching President johnson. Mr.
Ashley makes the following charges against the
President:
Il charge him with the usurpation of power in
violation of law in that he has corruptly used the
appointing power in that he has corruptly used
the veto power; in that he has corruptly disposed
of the public property of tie United States in
that he has corruptly interfered in elections; and
committed acts. and conspired with Others to
commit acts, which, in contemplation of the Con-
stitution, are high crimes and misdemeanors."
Some of the friends of the President say the
matter was referred to the Judiciary Committee
for the purpose of getting clear of it. while 9TH
ers declare that the investigation will be proceed
ed with Immediately. We have no idea that the
charges can be fairly maintained but the ma
jorty that controls Congress seems to be ready
TO do almost nything. there is predicting what
may be the result.
Such proceeding are calculated to do much
harm at home and abroad. They keep the pub
lie mind in a state of excitement uncertainty and
apprehension. When the news reached En- gland
the London papers declared that it foreshadowed
another revolution in this country.
At the Democratic State Convention of Con-
necticut. held at New Haven last week, several
prominent gentlemen made speeches. among them
the Hon. James Brooks of New York who de-
clared that
IF Congress attempts to impeach the Presi
dent, and he calls for aid to sustain the Govern
ment. not ten thousand railroad trains
will be enough to transport the Democracy to
"ashnOfnn. IF Snch n wara DerSisted
civil would not be confined to the other
(Suuth) side of the Potomac, but desolaton aud
ruin would be brought to own (North,rn)
homes
We still hope that better counsels may prevail
at Washington, and that better feeling and per-
manent peace may speedily ensue.
THE IRISH PoTATo.-We direct tho attention
of readers to all article in another column
on the origin and culture of the Irish Potato. 1t
is from the pen of DR.. c. L. Hunter of Lincoln
county. of the most learned and scientific
men i'll the country.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF Charlottesville
Bank has declared dividend of per cent. from its
earnings for the past six months and carried five per
to the fund. see advertisement and list
of officers and Stockholders in another column
For the purpose of informing the public to the
management and affairs of this institution, make the
following extracts from the Report of the Board of D
rectcrs showing its operations from the date forganza
ton, Sept 9th, 1865, to Jan. LIST, 1867:
Opening the 6tl, day of Sept. 1865. with a capi-
tai Stock of $4,000 short time showed that the
amount not sufficient to meet the requirements of
the business portion of the community. Books
therefore opened. and Dec. LIST, 1867 the subscrp
tons amounted to 81, OOO-naking the capital $l22
0u0.
On the 3lst Dec, 1866, after a careful examination
OF all the assets of the Bank, the Board declared dvi
dend or six monts of 10 per cent. free oftaxes, and
carried Sc 6Is 43 to the Reserve Fund-makng that
fund at the present day $I3.506 S.
While thus showing profitable investment to the
stockholders, cannot help thinking that the Bank
has been of great service to the City and its business
TO show the large amount of business that has
passed through our hands, take the following figures
from the ledger: Cash account. from Sept g. 1865, to
Dec 49, 1866, period of Is months, foots up 81 $780,
600; deposit during time, $:i56,60O specie,
and $3.264 400 currency: and have furnished
customers and others Exchange New York and
minor points 500. 600 the saving the transpora-
ton of which sum has been $}5OO to deposit
tors. The Books. which have been carefully examined
by tie Board show good. wel!rstablished business.
with that reliable in every way and We hope
that the business of the Bank in the future the past
certainly does) will justify in saying that you have
Stock that will pay good dividends and constantly
increase in value"
SHADE AND FRUIT TREEs.-It is now about