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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-03
NEW STOCK OF GOODS.
The undersigned has just returned from th'
Northern cities with good Stock of
ri g g.

The undersigned has just returned from the
Northern cities with good Stock of
G II O @ Q ri g 9,
and various other articles, consisting principally of
Java Coffee, Rio Coffee of superior quality-none
better; Black, Green and Imperial Teas New Or
leans and other MoiaSscs; Bacon Sides Sugar Cured
Hams, Fresh Mackerel Picked Shad, Soap Candles,
Pepper, Spice, Ginger, Soda, White Wine and Apple
Vinegar, Willow Ware, Buckets of all kinds, Tubs,
i5rooms, ChurnS, Kegs, Half-Bushels, &c.
Lorilard Snuf-beSt quality; Soda, Ginger and
Egg Crackers iue lot of Brogan Shoes-extra
sizes; Liverpool Salt, and best Carolina Rice
i Q u IN q II
White Oak Tanucd-inc article large lot of
good and good damaged IIemlock; French Calf
Skias Upper and Harness Leather.
White Lead, Powder Shot and Percussion Caps,
all sizes; Whim Rope, Well Rope, Bed Cord, Cotton
Cards cheap, Scythe Blades, Pad Locks, Backing,
Matches, Cotton Yarn, Durham's Smoking Tobacco,
Chewing Tobacco: Crushed Pulverizcd, White and
Brown Sugars, and fine assortment of best Nails
| have selected this Stock with great care and
cannot be underSold. Give me call before pur-
chasing elsewhere. Remember my Motto,
Quick Sales, Short Profits
and fair dealings with all Wheat, Flour, Corn
Bacon and Lard taken in exchange for Goods
Friends, recommending Freedmen to me. NAV be
assured that they will be dealt with fairly both as
TO weight and change-nO objection TO all goods
being weighed that go from this establishment
Profits are short and terms necessarily CASH.
| also buy and sell on commission all kinds OF
Produce. Orders and consignments solicited.
w. BOYD.
Charlotte, n. c., June "a, 1867
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-03
FARMERS! READ THIS.

As the season is approaching for Seeding Wheat
would call your attention to large and
varied stock Of FERTILIZERS being received.
Peruvian Guano,
Pacific Guano
Baugh's Super Phosphate,
Zels Super Phosphate,
Kettewells Mani pulated Guano,
Lime, Plaster and Cement.
AS the demand will be great, we advise our Far
mcrs to call early and lay in their supply.
Certificates to the genuineness of these articles
will be exhibited and published hereafter.
HUTCHINSON, BURROUGHS & CO.,
Aug. 10, 1867. Trade Street, Charlotte, N. c..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-03

SLIGHT MIsUNDERsrANDISG-An old Dutch
farmer had a handsome daughter, named Min.
ME, who lately joined the Church, against which
the old farmer was somewhat prejudiced. The
young minister under whose instrumentality
Miss Minrie was converted, visiting her frequen-
tly, excited his suspicion that all was not right.
Accordingly, he visited the church on Sunday
tight and seated himself, unobseryed among tie
congregation.
Soon after taking his seat, the minister, who
was preaching from Daniel ", 25, repeated In O
loud voice the words ofhis text, "Mene, meme,
tekel upharsin," upon which the old farmer
sprang to his feet, seized the affrigbted girl BY
the arm, and hurried her out Of the meeting
house. Having reached the church yard, be
gave vent to his feelings in these words:
i Knows dare was something wrong, and now
schware to 'em +"
"Why, father, what do you meant" replied the
bewiIdered and innocent girl. '' f>'t'
didn't l." shouted the old man, striking his
fists together, and stamping with his foot, didn't
hear the minister call out TO you Minnie, Min
| ME- tickle de parson ?"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-03
TRICKS OF A JUGGLER.

The far famed Robert Heller, who is now de-
lighting crowds by his weird performances, can
not be satisfied with his legitimate triamphs be-
fore an audience, but occasionally does neat
thing for his own amusement, very much to the
surprise of those who happen to be present.
a short time since, while passing an tinerant
veuder of cheap provisions, Mr. Heller suddenly
paused and inquired: ts
Chow do you sell eggs, auntie?"
"Dem eggs," was the response, "dey am
picayune apiece--fresh, too, de last one of 'em;
billed 'em myself, and knows dey's fust rate ~"
"Well, I'll try 'em," said the magician, as he
laid down a bit of fractional currency. "Hage
you pepper and salt?"
ayes, sir, dere dey is," said the sable sales
woman, watching her customer with intense in.
tercst.
Leisurely drawing out neat little pen knife,
Mr. Heller proceeded very quietly to cut the
egg exactly in half, when suddenly bright
new twenty -fve-cent piece was discovered lying
embedded in the yolk, apparently as bright as
when it came from the mint Very coolly the
great magician transferred the coin to his vest
pocket, and taking up another, inquired
"And how much do you ask for this egg"
"De Lord bress my soul? Dat egg!-De
fact am, boss, dis egg is worth dime, shuah."
Cali right" was the response; "here's the
uluc' NUW give me Tue cSS
Separating it with an exact precision that the
colored lady watched eagerly, aquarter eagle
most CAREFUL picked out of the centre Of
the egg, and placed in the vest pocket OF the
operator, as before. The old woman was thun.
derstruck, as well she might have been, and her
customer had to ask her price for the third egg
two or three times before he could obtain replyi
"Dar's no use talkin,' mars'r," said the bewiI-
dered old darkey, 81 can't let you hab dat ear
egg, nohow, for less dan a quarter. declare 10
the Lord | can't" a-
"Very good" said Heller whose imperturbablo
features were as solemn as an undertaken, "there
is your quarter and here is the egg. All right"
AS he opened the last egg brace Of five-dol-
lar gold pieces were discovered snugly deposited
in the very heart of the yolk, and jingling them
merrily together in his little palm, the sayant
coolly remarked: t.F sar
"Very good eggs, indeed. rather like them;
and while am about it. believe will buy a
dozen. What is the price 2" bssH
Il say price !" screamed the amazed daughter
Of Ham. You couldn't buy dem eggs, marsr,
for all &c money you's got Noldat you conldn't.
Use gwine to take dem eggs all home, / ia; and
dat money in dem eggs all b'longs 70 me. q
does dat. Couldn't sell no more Of dem eggs,
nohowo =
Amid the roar of the spectators, the benighted
African started TO her domcil to "smash dem
eggs" but with what success we are unable 10
relate. ,..s q
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-03
BONES WANTED.
A Chance to Make Money.

The subscriber will purchase Bones at so cents
per hundred, delivered at Concord Factory, or at
any Railroad Depot between Charlotte and Green's
boro. Cash paid delivery.
Those who will accumulate Bones in quantities
at any point on the Railroad lines and inform the
subscriber, arrangements will be made for their
purchase. Il. E. MCDONALD,
April |, 1867 If Concord, c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-03
New Hanover county, N. C.

Two thousand dollars worth Of bottled Con-
gress water is sold daily at Saratoga, and about
an equal value of something stronger, The
sales of liquors at one bar, last season, were
over 81, 900 on which the profit was 80 per
cent. -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-03

/: is stated that Rosa Celeste, California
tightrope equipoisist, has come East with the
intention of travelling Niagra Falls rope, q
la Blondin. If she succeeds she viii be made
maid; if falling, maid Of the missed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-03

Having taken Special Letters of Administration
on the Estate of Maj. A. Grier, decd, and having
obtained an order to that effect, shall expose to
Public Sale FOR CASH, at the late residence of
the deceased, on Thursday, 9th day of September,
1867, the following articles Of personal property
belonging to said Estate, viz:
goo Bushels OF Wheat,
$50 bushels of Corn, 2 iLe young Mules, 10
head Mich Cows and Beef Cattle, in fine condition;
20 head of Stock Hogs; lot of Wool and Ginned
Cotton. -...
Sale to open at II o'clock, n.
THOS. GRiER, Administrator.
August l6, 1867 3w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-03
JUST RECEIVED AT
C. M. UERY'S NEW STORE,
A large and well selected Stock of
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS.

DRY GOODS, at extremely low prices.
WHITE GOODS, Il fuu assortment, which will be
sold low for cash
TRIMMINGS-Our stock of Trimmings is com
plete, and selected with
A full assortment Of YANKEE NOTIONS and
FANCY GOODS.
HOOP SkIRTS-Bradey' Paris Trail Skirts
the most popular Skirt now wOrn-al siZes-Lades,
children and Misses.
KID GLOYES-all colors and sizes. of the best
article Ladies' and Children'S Mitts, all sizes, and
of the best quality.
FANS AND PARASOLS-A full assortment of
all kinds.
SHOES-Ladies', Children's and Misses boots
shoes and gaiters of the best Philadelphia make
Also, Mems ana Boys shoes and hats.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-03

MRS. QUERY would inform her friends that
she has spared pans in selecting her stock of
Millinery and Trimmings and having had long
experience in the business feels satisfied that she
can please all who will favor her with Il call.
Bonnets and Hats made and trimmed to order,
the most reasonable terms and shortest notice
Dresses Cut, Fitted, Trimmed a nd made, reason
able terms and at short notice.
Our terms strictly Cash. Our motto is, small
profit, and just dealing to all.
April |. 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-03
A New System Of Cutting and Fitting.
A L. A X G. e = Z OC Il
SPRING GOODS

Fine white and colored Marscies QuilIs, just
received BARRINGER, WOLFE & cos.
RSIg@ Ladies' French Dimitry Skirts India Twilicd
Long Cloth, Linen Dress Goods. Extra Fine Lace
Collars and Cuffs, Valencine Lace Clcny Lace,
Black Silk Guper Lace. Call and examine our New
Goods. BARRINGER, WOLFE & co.
BGsg~ Irish Linen of extra quality Bleached
Shifting, extra quality. Call soon.
Black Challey for Mourning Dresses, English
Grape and English Grape Wells, at
BARRINGER, WOLFE & cos.
Aprl Is, 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-09-03
JUST RECEIVED
AT
Wilson BIOS,

Embroidered Bareges, Striped Mozambiques, Plain
Mozambques, Lawns, Striped Porlins, and a good;
assortment ofPrn:s.. g E 1886 b..
May s, 1851. .a.
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$4,000 WORTH OF
GOLD and SILVER WANTED.
John IT. Butler
las jus; returned from the North with splendi
Stock of
FINE WATCHES, CLOCKS,
JewelrY, Silver and Plated Ware.

Table Knives end Cutlery, Mearsaaum and Brier-
Root Pipes, Guns and Pistols, &c, &c, which is
warranted superior to anything ever before intro
duced into this market, and which will be sold at
twenty five per cent less than the class of
goods can be purchased at any other establishment
IN The State ... -...- ...-
eSs@ Particular attention will be paid TO the
pairing of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, &c.
Those indebted to me will please close up their
accounts, or will be forced to put them in the
hands of an officer for collection. .-a
CALL AND SEE THE CUCKOO
Aug. 10, 1867. JOHN T. BUTLER.
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Amid the roar Of the spectators, the benightsd
African started TO her domicil to "smash dem
eggs" but with what success we are unable 10
relate
The national Republican., 1867-07-26
OUR CIRCULATION.

One Of the most difhcult things connect
cd with the publication Of newspaper Is
to establish the amount Of It's circulation
in q community. In our own city 80 many
declarations have been made respecting
the circulation Of various newspapers, both
dead and living, that the community have
learned to look with distrust upon the
statements Of the papers themselves.
One of our aims has been to avoid say,
ing anything that would weaken the infu
ence Of any journal in our midst, and we
do not propose to do SO now. We shall
content ourselves with saying that we be.
lieve that we have the largest bona fde
circulation within the District of Colum-
bia Of any morning daily published here.
If any Of our morning contemporaries
doubt this statement and desire to test the
question we are ready to investigate it
upon any fair basis that may be estab-
lished.
The national Republican., 1867-07-26

A REMARKABLE TRro.-The Boston Jour.
nal chronicles the following interesting
fact in the history Of three prominent Eng.
lishmen: ...
Some forty years ago, at dinner-party
given in this city by the late Harrison g.
Otis, three young English gentlemen, then
making tour Of this country, were pres
ent. They had completed their studies,
and before entering upon public duties
they took a trip 70 the United States. to
people, who had at that time scarcely given
promise Of the greatness they were to reach
within less than half century. The three
gentlemen were nearly Of the same age,
and neither their host nor themselves prob,
ably entertained an idea Of the very prom.
inent position each of the three were ulti.
mately destined to attain. II is q little
remarkable that the gentlemen are still
living.
"This trio was composed Of the Hon. Mr..
Stanley 1.-THE present Earl Derby,) Henry
Labouchere, an ex-Minister of State, and
John Evelyn Dennison, who occupied a
seat in Parliament for over thirty wears,
and in 1857 was chosen Speaker Of the
House Of Commons. Engiand's great
ness, Poltica"..y, has been maintained by
retent".I ~ in public Office Of men Of distin-
=" ".lshed ability and promotion to high
honors Of her most capable sons"
The national Republican., 1867-07-26

GENERAL LAND 0FFIoE.-The Commis.
sioner Of the General Land Office has just
received returns Of the survey Of town.
ship 6 north, range west, and Is north,
range l6 and II west, Of Mount Diable
meridian, in California. Township north,
range west, is, with the exception of that
part embraced in private grants, exceed.
ingly rough and broken, the greater por.
tion Of the public land being covered with
a heavy growth Of timber, for which it is
chiefly valued. There are many fine
springs in the township, and quite mum.
Der Of indications Of petroleum. Town.
ship Is north, range 1G west, is valued
only for its excellent growth Of redwood
and fir timber, which is found in the river
bottoms and in deep canons. Township
Is north, range II west, borders on the
Pacific ocean, and the land is considerably
above the average Of the coast, being first
and second rate for mile or more in
width along the coast, which is settled by
an industrious and prosperous neighbor-
hood. There is fine saw-mill in section
4, with capacity for manufacturing fifty
thUusand rect or LUMBER per day. Returns
have also been received Of the survey of
townships 5 and 6 north, ranges 90 and
20 east, Washington Territory.
The national Republican., 1867-07-26

A FRONTIER TowH-The new town oi
Julesburg, on the Union Pacific railway
Is growing rapidly in some things. The
Omaha Herald says it has one hundred
and twenty whisky shops for population
oil about three thousand. AT a recent
meeting OF the citizens 1t was agreed to
form civic government and to adopt the
charter laws and ordinances of Omaha
They have elected a mayor and city coun
Gil. The mayor was only a five days
resident OF the place, and none of the
council have been there over ten days
Rents are enormously high. One man
pays 500 day for tent for q gambling
and billiard hall with one table Another
rents building, part shed, part canvas
for 81 900 per week.
The national Republican., 1867-07-26
Rnors to the Memory Of she Late
General Meagher.

1 4
Ahe death Of the late Gen. Meagher was
puIlicly mournod in q meeting In Faneuil
Hq, Boston, on Wednesday evening
P9bably not less than six or eight thou.
SAT- persons were present, completely Gil.
indthe ancient ediice in every part, and
in3uding among the number many promi.
melt American and Irish citizens from all
se3ions Of the State. The 9th regiment,
w1ch served with Gen. Meagher in the
Almy OF the Potomac, was present In q
body bearing their colors appropriately
draBd in mourning, and, the ball was also
mos elaborately draped and festooned in
whit and black, the whole presenting q
tastful and solemn appearance.
While the mournful audience was as
semblng, band OF music discoursed SOL
erhn sraint until about g o'clock, when
the ptty was called TO order by Captain
Christopher o. Phunkell, q one-srmed off,
Ger ofthe Ninth Massachusetts, regiment.
The ornament organization having then
been Effected, General P. r. Gurney was
introduced as the first speaker. lie al
luded first to the fact that General
Meagher had been taken away in the
midst sfhis hope and promise, and then in
turn etlogized him as man Of rare ora.
tory AID eloquence, brave and daring
soldie;, and one who possessed fervcnt
love for his country and m indomitable
hatrod Of her enemies. In concluding,
General Quincy said that their lsmentcd
friend was one whom they should remem-
Der - ever ready TO battle for his coun.
try and principles; that he never trafiicked
in the sensibilities Of his countrymen, and
that his honor, his patriotism, and bis
truth went with him unta-nfshed to the
grave. .l.-r- si
Appropriate resolutions were then offered
and unanimously adopted as the sense o.
the meeting & ~
Collector Thomas Russell was the next
speaker. His eulogy Of the life and ser
vices Of the deceased was very eloquent
and was received with much appreciation
and evidences Of satisfaction by the meet.
ing. During his remarks, he alluded "a
General Mcclellan, the mention Of whose
name brought forth great cheering, not
withstanding the audience had been pre-
viously requested to refrain from such de
monstrations. -'tr
After the delivery of o poem by Captain
Mcnamara, Of the 9th regiment, few re
marks were made by Mr.. Patrick Collins
after which the meeting dissolved.
The national Republican., 1867-07-26

PARTIES in Boston have made proposals
TO build the railroad from Belfast, Me-, to
Newport, thence to connect with the Cen.
tral, for the sum of 81 200, 900, the dis
tance being 33 miles-that is, $50, ,3034
mile. This offer includes clearing, grub
bing, grading, masonry, bridging, super
structure, ballasting with T rail, fifty-six
pounds to the yard, sidings, fencing and
grading for station-houses, but is not to
include right OF way, stations or rolling
stock. The citizens have raised by sub
scription $l20, 1000, but they must increase
IL to $4,000, which, with the city sub
scription, will amount to 100000.
The national Republican., 1867-07-26

A NEWLY married couple from New York
who had been visiting some relatives near
Fentonville, Michigan, were being driven
in to take the cars o few days ago. When
within short distance Of the railroad
crossing they discovered the train rapidly
approaching The team was urged for
ward at q furious rate and the track nearly
reached when the bride became SO much
alarmed at the almost certain destruction
awaiting them that she sprang from the
vehicle. ..s. .-.a-
The momentum received from the fly
ing team threw-her off her feet, and she
fell directly across the track, while the
ponderous engine was drawing fearfnlly
near. With admirable presence Of mind
she, instead Of attempting to rise up,
threw her body around parallel with the
track, and rolled off to one side, and safely
rolled out OF the way. Picking hersel
up, she started for the depot, some 80 rods
distant, and arrived there in time to take
the train. l.fg
The national Republican., 1867-07-26
ARMY BuLLErIN.-First Lieutenant I

ARMY BuLLErN.-First Lieutenant T
W. Taggart, 4lst infantry, has been as
signed to duty in the Adjutant Generals
Office. Brevet Lieutenant Colonel E. P
Cressey, Sd cavalry, has been ordered L
report to General Robinson for staff duty
Post Chaplain J. w. Elliott has been as
signed to duty at Camp Verde, Texas
Post Chaplain J. A. La Tourette has beer
transferred from Fort Bayard, New Mex
loo, to Fort Garland, Colorado. Breve
Major j. r. Edie, jr., Ordnance Depart
ment, has been assigned to the command
Of the Detroit arsenal. Mr.. VIM. Graf,
has been permitted to open trading es
tablishment at Fort Lyon, Colorado.
The national Republican., 1867-07-26

Much that this government orator says
Is Of the same tenor Of the above. The
whole is but poor defence Of what cannot
be defended.
"M. Cassaignac denied that the princi-
pal object Of the expedition had been TO
establish monarchy in Mexico in order
that 1t might form barrier to the expan-
sion Of the United States, and become n
check TO their ambition, and expressed the
opinion that II public opinion had sup.
ported the expedition, it would have sue
ceeded."
M. JULES FAvRE made a strong speech
on the same side with M. TIMERS. The
following passage will show the tenor Of
his remarks:
"You spoke Of Furnishing outrages but
had you no other design in view Had
you not the secret idea Of taking advan-
tage Of the dissensions in the American
republic : Had you not secret prefer
ence for the South; and had you not an.
other project, rumors Of which reached our
ears through foreign journals and not
through the French press, which you keep
enchained 2
$50 long back as September, 1865, the
French Government considered Maximil-
ian's position to be untenable, and J..
therefore, charge it-entertaining as II did
that conviction--with having taken none
Of the precautions which prudence dicta-
ted, and with having prevented that Prince
from leaving Mexico -----,.-
mo reason OF political necessity can
Justify the conduct Of the Government
during the latter period of the expedition.
Macmillan went on the faith of our prom.
ises with our army, and he ought to have
been supported by it. have experienced
feeling Of profound affliction that this
unhappy Prince was not brought back to
Europe with our troops, so that France
might have been sheltered from the blood
that has been split, and which will fall
upon her head
The debate was an able one, and il
throws much light upon the course pur-
sued by the French Government. The
French people never were in favor of this
Mexican expedition, and the masses Of that
people will now take courage, and the
Government will find it an uphill business
to defend itself from the accusations which
are made against it by the civilized world.
M. THEIRS and those who take sides with
him in the Corps Legislatii are doing
good work.
The national Republican., 1867-07-26

TIE National Bank at Weedsport, n
Y, has failed in consequence of dabbling
in stocks by q prominent officer Of tht
bank, who, finding himself in q close cor
ner, pledged everything available in ordel
to carry the speculations along while wait
ing rise in the stocks, and effected in
surance to the amount Of $4,000 on hil
life to be used as collateral" The failure
sweeps the entire capital Of the bank
100000. r..-. w.
The national Republican., 1867-07-26
rIsAsoIAL AND con- NJ knoIAL.

FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
Ths stock market wss strong. and Govern.
msnn were hrm In the New York market
yesterday. Speculative feeling still prevailed,
and prices ID few Of the leading railways
changed slighsly for the better.
Tho demand for money Is still much smaller
than the supply, and II continued easy.
The petroleum market was particularly ex.
cited the past week, and stock advanced consid.
srably. The Pittsburg Board especially felt the
innusnos, and prices underwent decided upper
change. The sales we're very heavy, amounting
for the past week heavier than ever known.
Grade rose from II TO Is eents--a manifest dif
ference. 1'i ... a..
Changes in the provision market were bu,
slight yesterday. '-'.ist
jar cooKn a Co., bankers, furnish Us with the
eiosing prices Of Government securities, As fol.