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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12
Hon. Thad. Stevens Views.

The following communication from friend makes
fair hit at the Representative from Pennsylvania
letter from the Hon. Thaddeus Stevens, inserted
in the Philadelphia Press of Both October, 1867,
offers his special opinions the universally of the
right Of suffrage to every human being. He says:
'If every citizen of every State is entitled to all
the inaenable rights, privileges and mmunities of
this Government, and if of these inaenabe rights
is the right to cast his ballot for any who is
take part in the Government, show me the man who
is impudent to deny that suffrage by ballot is
due to every being within this realm, to whom God
has given immortality. Ho must be impudent
citizen, and ought to profess to believe in the
existence of Deity; for that world could be
created, without overrung cause, is more feasible
than such proposition"
We doubt very much if this extract be original
1t reads like the product of some old Foreign writer
for the word .realm' is not yet applicable to our
Government, as it signifies Kingdom in English,
'.Royaume" in French, 'l.cme' in Italian, or
.'Regnum" in Latin. The peculiar argument ind-
Gates strange philosophy, with application not
in accordance with American ideas.
If the statement was made in good faith, how does
the Honorable gentleman from Pennsylvania recon-
cile the dsfranchisemenl of so large a number of
white citizens in Southern States, who only claim an
equal right with others to vote for Representatives?
If this right to vote be inalienable which that
it scannot be transferred by law why so many
citizens deprived of this right, who rebels
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12

WoN'T DO Tive have received an advertisement
from Stuart & Co., of New York. headed $500 for
ten cents" with the request that will publish it
for month and forward bill. 1t appears to be a
Prospectus for cheap newspaper to be published in
New York. We will not publish it for two
LIST, because We have idea that we would get
pay for it, and I'd, consider the scheme q cheat
for the purpose of getting money from the southern
people. We would prefer to fill our columns with
the Prospectuses of our North Carolina papers.
Northern advertising agencies and Gift Concerns
need not send their advertisements unless they
send at the time enough money to pay for chem
and then we should warn our readers against PUTTING
any faith in their promises.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12
Convention Candidates.

County convention of the Republican party of
Mecklenburg held in this city Saturday last,
and nominated Mr. E. Fungs and Capt. Thomas
Gluyas candidates for the State Convention
The Republicans of CASTOR county have nomina-
ted Mr. NJ. J. Aydotte a candidate for the State
Convention
VIM. Newson is the Republican candidate in Union
county, and Rev. Edmund Davis the Conservative.
In Dave county, r. F. Johnston, Esq, has been
nominated as the conservative candidate.
In Orange, the conservatives have nominated Maj.
Jno. w. Graham and DIR. E. NJ. Holt
J. S. McCubbns has been nominated in Rowan in
place of NJ L. Holmes, who is disqualified by recent
decisions.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12
Inspectors of Election in Mecklenbure

The following persons have been appointed
Inspectors of the Election which is to be held on
the 10Th and goth inst
CHARLOTTE PREcINcT-E. Fullings, VIM
NJ. Kerr, and John I. Schenck.
STEEL CREEK. G. Sloan, T. r. G. Fer
ris, and John Reid
NoRMENT's.-Robert Sloan, T. T. johnson,
and Ed. Sadler.
REA's.-S. N. Stillwell C. Melvin, and
Sol. Ross.
PRovIDENcE-J. NJ. Mathews, j. W. Stew
art, and W. Grier.
LONG CREEK.-R. D. Whitley, J. W. Mar
tin, and W. d. Harvill.
DEwEEsE.-W. Sossaman, G.. W. Ochler,
and j. Knox.
HILL's--Sol Jordan NJ H. Brown, and j.
Phillips.
HARRIsRURG.-H. Query, R. NJ. Cochrane,
and c.. C.. Stirewalt
HART's.-Eli Hinson, NJ. Gray, and II.
Harris.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12

ANOTHER BAD SIGN-A Surgeon of the Freed
mems Bureau, at Raleigh, DR.. H. C. Vogel has is
sued circular to the colored people advising them
to trade only with certain merchants in Raleigh
those who favor negro equality we presume. 1t is
said that this advice was openly published at the
feeling to be engendered towards the negro and those
who cooperate with him. DR.. Voge ought to be
dismissed and sent out of the State an enemy of
who are giving such advice and others who seek
ing negro votes and pushing negroes forward for
Offices, the worst enemies the negroes have.
The Raleigh Standard condemns such advice as
that given by Voge
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12
New Advertisements.

Sale of Valuable Property-Thos. Grer Admir-.
Stores to Rent L Brown.
New Grocery Store Kuck & Co.
Wood wanted-J kuck & Co.
Piano for SALE Nj w Alexander.
New Drug Store-Kilgore & Cureton.
Leonard Ii Smith with kilgore & Cureton, Druggists
General assortment of Goods-Jas Harry & Co.
Notice. Wallis, Chairman
Important Sale-Alex. Mckinley.
H. b. Williams with s. B. Meacham.
New Piano for sale-Branson, Farrar Co., Raleigh
observation-disclosures, Macaulay s. Co.
Court Order Irby, Clerk
Notice to Debtors-W Springs, Admir-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12

MAIL FACILITIES The surrounding country is
very poorly supplied with mail facties-especially
CASTOR and Lincoln counties We have taken the
trouble forward petitions (at the request of ct
zens to Dr. Jobe the Mail Agent for this State ask
ing that several old Offices be re-opened, but have
never heard from them, although names were given
who could take the oath and act as Postmasers. In
many cases the old Offices could be re-opened with
out additional cost Tor very ltle to the Department.
If these petitions ought to pass through Dr. Jobe 8
hands and get his approval, we hope he will attend
them if they ought to be sent to the Department
direct, we would like to know it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12

''Mrs. Cobb, occasionally styled the ''Female Par
don Brokeress," has returned to Washington. where
she will reside during the winter."-New York Letter.
This is the individual that had the fuss with
Secretary Stanton and Detective Baker about being
too intimate with the President. Stanton put detec-
tives around the White House to watch the President
and Mrs. Cobb, and the President discovered them
and merely told them to tell Stanton that when he
wanted spies around his house he would let him know
Old Hickory would have kicked Stanton out of office
instead of inviting him to resign.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12
State of North Carolina, Union County.

Court Of Pleas 6 Quarter Sessions-Oct. Term, 1867.
Green Rushing and wife Penny ct al VS.. Joel
Rushing and wife Zilpha, Green Deese Allen Deeso,
James Horne and wife Mary.
Petition for Partition of the real estate Of Edmund
Deese, deceased.
1t appearing to the satisfaction of the Court that
the defendants Joel Rushing and Zilpha his wife,
Green Deese, James Horne and Mary his wife, and
Allen Deese reside beyond the limits Of this State,
is ordered by the Court that publication be made
for six successive weeks in the Western Democrat
paper published in the city Of Charlotte notifying
said absent defendants to be and appear at the next
Term of this Court be held for the county Of Union
at the Court House in Monroe on the LIST Monday in
January next, then and there to answer, plead or
demur to the allegations of said petition judgment
pro confesso will be taken and the stand for
hearing
Witness, J. e. Irby, Clerk Of our said Court, ct
Office in Monroe, the lst Monday in October, 1867
93-6t lady. $10.) J. Z. IRBY, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12

DISTRESSING Acc1DENr-We are panied to
learn that Miss Mary c. Rallings, an interesting
and amiable young lady, the daughter of our
esteemed fellow-citizen, Evan Ratings, Esq.
was accidentally drowned on Monday of last week
while attempting to cross Hanging Rock creek
at the ford near Mobley's Mill She was On
horseback. Her sister was on another horse in
advance of her and crossed the creek in safety.
Miss Mary fell from her horse when about the
middle of the stream, the fall being occasioned
it is supposed. from sudden giddiness. The
water was not deep, but running very swift, and
she was wa.hed few feet below the ford, over
some rocks, where the stream was much deeper.
She was drowned before assistance could be pro-
cured. Her body was found the next morning,
a few hundred yards below the ford. In this
heartrending affection, the family of the decea-
sed have the warm sympathies of this COM
mnity Ledger,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12
Registration.

The official report of the number of voters
registered in North Carolina stands: Whites
1O3, O6O-Blacks 1867. White majority
81 .403.
To these figures must be added the number
registered during the five days of last week, when
ascertained.
In South Carolina the lists stand Whites
45,751-Blacks 1885 Black majority 80. 1874
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12
IMPORTANT SALE.

viii offer for sale, Friday, the 9th Of Decem-
Der next, one Tract of Land, within half mile OF
Harrisburg Depot, containing 405 acres lying in
Cabarrus county, on the waters of Back and Footy
Greeks. On the premises are good Dwelling-house
and all the outhouses necessary for well regulated
farm good Gin House, Screw, &c.; 6ne orchard,
not excelled by any in the county will also sell
all my Household and Kitchen Furniture, Wheat,
Corn, Farming Tools sc. Terms made known on
day of sale. ALEXANDER MCKINLEY.
November IL, 1867 4wpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12
Store Rooms for Rent.

I offer for Rent, privately, the STORE ROOM
now occupied by Brem, Brown & Co. Hardware
Store-newly fitted up and painted. And the Room
now occupied by Elias & Cohen. Both Rooms have
large warehouses attached, and each Room is ninety
feet long with good dry Easements and large lot in
rear, which makes the property very desirable.
They are the best Dry Goods stands in the city, so
say oldest and most experienced merchants.
Rents moderate, and possession given the first of
January, 1868.
J. L. BROWN, Agent.
November II, 1867. 3w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12

N. SYNoD.-The Synod of the Presbyterian
Church of North Carolina assembled in Newborn
about two weeks ago. All that we have been
able to find in the Newbern papers, or any other
exchange, is that Rev. A. Currie of Graham,
presided as Moderator, and that DIR. McPhail,
OF Davidson College, addressed the Synod in an
able speech. We are surprised that our New
bern contemporaries did not furnish fuller ac-
count of the proceedings
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12

AN OLD CoUPLE-We have been informed
by a friend that an old man, named Odonn, who
was born in this county, on the plantation now
owned by Mr. Thomas Robinson, died in Missis-
sippi in April last aged one hundred and twelve.
His wife is living, aged one hundred and seven
years. Mr. Odom was married when he was
eighteen and if to the one he has left a widow
she could have been only thirteen when married,
and their welded life would have reached nine
ty-four years-almost a century - Hades6oro
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12
CHARLOTTE MARKET, November II, 1857


About 500 bales Cotton were sold last week.
During the first part of the week, in consequence
of unfavorable news from New York and Europe,
prices ruled as low as 1884, but at the close it ad-
vanced to 144, with upward tendency.
Flour Sc to 1928 per sack of 100 lbs Mar.
ket pretty well supplied.
Wheat has an upward tendency. Sales at %
per bushel.
Corn is in demand Old s1I0 to slI6-
new 80 cts. to 81. Peas 81.
Bacon, western, % cents from stores No
country Bacon offering, but would bring about
18 cents. Lard 18 cents.
Apple Brandy $3.50 to So per gallon. N. G.
Whiskey 50 to S2.25-dull.
Chickens 20 cents. Butter and Eggs in de-
mand
There are no changes to note in the price Of
groceries. We believe the rates are as low as in
any other town In the State.
Notwithstanding the depressed state Of the
cotton market during the most of the week, trade
was brisk. With an upward tendency in cotton
we may expect large increase Of business
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12

LEAVING THE STATE.-Quite large num-
Der of emigrants passed this City, On Wednesday,
en- route for the Northwest. They were from the
upper counties of the State.-Rale:gh Sentinel.
We know that some who left the State year or
so ago, have come back, and others are preparing
to return. People will find out after awhile that
there is no State better than good old North
Carolina
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12
Peace in EurOpe.

1t will be seen by the foreign news that Garibaldi
who has been threatening the peace of Europe by his
revolutionary schemes, recently defeated and
captured, and his followers either captured dis
persed.
We think this news will give upward tendency
to the Cotton market and prices advance sufficiently
the planter for his trouble and outlay
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12
The N. C. Railroad.

Some one has sent us comparative statement of
the operations of the n. c. Railroad Company for
August and September, 1867. 1t shows an increase
In receipts for those two mcnths this year. compared
with the same time last year, of So 96. The ex-
pendtures S53 797 90 less than for the same time
last year
The total receipts for the two months are S95 60
-expenditures So, 663.4l.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12
FIVE HUNDRED TO ONE.

81 have never found the fabric yet thai she Grover
& Baker Machine will not in the most beautiful
manner have compared my experience with over
five hundred ladies' and never, except in one in
stance found that they preferred other machines to
the Grover g. Baker, when they have tried both ma
chimes '-TeshmOny Of Mrs. G. L. Pearson, 81 Couee
Street, Brooklyn before the Connmssioner Of Patents.
Brem Brown Co., Charlotte, Agents for the
above Machine.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12
PIANO FOR SALE.

fine 81 octave Rosewood Piano, Stool and Cover,
is offered tor sale. This Piano is comparatively
and in good order. Address me at Kirkland p. o.,
Cabarrus county, or inquire of Miss Penick at the
Charlotte Female Institute.
j. M. W. ALEXANDER
November IL, 1867 1mpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12

ONO SENAToRsHIp-Colum Ohio Nov
S.-A canvass of the Legislature gives Thurman
the Senatorship in the 41st U. s. Congress by
an undoubted majority.
This lays Senator Wade on the shelf after the
expiration of his present term.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12

MAsoNIc.-The Grand Lodge, F. A. NJ. of
North Carolina will hold it's next annual COM
munication in Raleigh on Monday the End day
OF December commencing at O'Clock p. NJ.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12
SALE of VALUABLE PROPERTY

As Administrator of Zenas A Grier, deceased, !
will SELL ON the premises, on THURSDAY the 9th
day of December, all the Personal Property Of said
deceased, consisting of
Horses, Mules, Cattle,
Sheep Stock and Pork Hogs; Road wagons and Har-
ness, Carriage and Harness, Buggy and Harness,
Farming Implements of every description, Black
smith Tools Household and Kitchen Furniture, some
very nice.
Cotton, Corn, Wheat and Oats,
And roughness of all descriptions; first rate Cotton
Gin and Thrasher, besides many other articles too
tedious to mention.
pGy% At the same time, win rent the Farming
Lands of the deceased the of twelve months
Terms made known ON day of sale.
Nov. IL, 1867. THOMAS GRIER, Admir-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12
REMOVAL.

The undersigned, having removed to their NEW
STORE, corner of Trade and College Streets, take
this method of expressing their gratitude to their
friends and the public generally, for their
very liberal patronage. They trust that by fair and
honorable dealing to- merit continuance Of the Same.
STENHOUSE, MACAULAY & co.
Nov II, 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12

LARGE PoTATo.-Mr A. R. Rutledge of CASTOR
county, sent Sweet Potato weighing 81 pounds.
That is hard to beat.
We also indebted to Mr. James C. Rankin of
CASTOR for a lot of fine potatoes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12

81. A. Craig, colored man who formerly
slave, spoke at Radical meeting in New Orleans,
the evening of the 2lst ut against the introduce
ton of Chinese coolie labor into the cotton and
fields of Louisiana. He declared the coolie to be
ignorant being particularly regards our peculiar
natural toilers of the soil.-Erchange.
If the colored people don't lose their places
as laborers, they must pay attention to ,cork
and less to politics. If negroes do not discharge
their contracts faithfully, may be expected that
different class of laborers will be introduced in the
South We want to fair trial made, and let The
black man prove that he is industrious as freeman
The white people of the South have been and dis
posed to give him fair chance, but we have recently
heard great deal of complaint about the careless
ness and idleness of many freedmen employed on
plantations during the past Summer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12
Horses, Mules, Cattle,
cotton. Corn. Wheat and Oats,
Further Notice.

All persons indebted to the estate of Zenas A Grier,
deceased, are notified to forward and make set
Element, and those having claims must present them,
properly authenticated within the time prescribed
by law, this notice will be pleaded in bar OF
their recovery. THOMAS GRIER, Admir-.
November IL, 1867 4w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12
NEW STORE.

at the Stand formerly occupied By StenAouse,
MacauIdy DE- Ca
The subscribers inform the public that they have
just opened a large stock of
Groceries,
Consisting in part of Sugar, Coffee, Cheese, Baggpg.
Rope, Iron Cotton Ties Crockery, Boots and Shoes,
and every other article in the Grocery line, which
they offer at low prices for cash be obtained
in this city. j. KUCK & CO.
Nov. IL, 1867. I'm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12

In York District, the LIST inst, Mrs A Russell,
widow of the late DR. Russell, and daughter of
MIR John G Gill.
In Yorkville, of Membranous Group the 2Sth
ut., Sallie, only daughter of DR. j. h. and Mary r.
Bratton, aged fifteen months.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12

h6s- Gen. Schofeld has ordered that the regular
session of the Virginia Legislature this winter, shall
not be held.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12
Groceries.

Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Molasses Soap, Candles, Table
Salt Mustard, &C., cheap for cash, next door to the
Court House.
Nov. II, 1867. JAMES HARTY co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12
House Furnishing Articles.

Chamber Sets, Japaned-some very handsome
all kinds of House Furnishing Articles, Knives and
Forks, Spoons, Casters, Candlesticks &c., next door
to the Court House.
Nov. H. 1867 JAMES HARTY & Co
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12
Glass Ware and China.

Beautiful Gold Band Tea Sets Cut Glass Goblets
Wine Glasses, Bohemian Glass Toilet Sets, in grea
variety, next door to the Court House.
Nov IL, 1867. JAMES HARTY CO.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12

CHARLESTON, Nov. 7.-Gen. Candy having
suspended all municipal elections, it is understood
that the present Mayor and Council whose term
has now expired, will continue in Office
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12
New Piano for Sale

splendid new 7 octave Rosewood Piano. We
can ship any day desired. Terms very reasonable.
BRANSON, FARRAR & CO.,
Agents Stieffs Premium Pianos,
Nov IL, 1867 4w Raleigh, N. @.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12

ng Ex-Gov. Vance addressed the people of
Raleigh on Tuesday night.
"a meteoric shower is predicted to take
place ON the 18th and 18th instant
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12
CITY SnObiSIn.

We make the following extracts from the Home
Journal to let readers have idea of how they
do things in New York, among the aristocracy, So
called:
.Powdercd heads quite common at the
Opera but seldom become the enable ladies
who display them. A powdered head is probably
becoming to Mrs. Thomas FOote, Julia
Jerome, niece of Leonard W. Jerome than to most of
the ladies who frequent the Academy. In a little
while shall commence usual description Of the
fall and winter street toees of the fashionable young
ladies of New York
Of course the fashionable young ladies' will pay
the writer for big puffs
Matrimonial Engagements-The following matri-
monial engagements in high life announced: Miss
Caroline, daughter of Marshall Roberts, is engaged
to Mr. A Van Wurt Miss Clark to Mr. Lyons Miss
Nelly Marshall, daughter of General Humphrey
Marshall, to Sir William Musgrove of England Miss
Thurston to Mr. Ward; Miss Emma Walker to Mr. II
Is Bliss and Miss Valentine to Mr. Schcnck.
We hope the parties will have fine time, and that
all will behave themselves to the best of their ability.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-12
WANTED.

200 Cords of Oak and Pine WOOD, mixed, to be
delivered at the Rudisil Mine near Charlotte, for
which the highest cash price will be paid,
Nov. IL, 1867. I'm J. KUCK CO