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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-05
A NEW
TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT.

The subscribers having united themselves under
the style Of ROBINSON Il GRAHAM, for the pur-
pose of conducting the Tailoring Businese, nearly
opposite the National Bank, fater themselves that
from their long experience r the business they VIII
be able TO give general satisfaction, ana tnerepy
met il and receive a liberal patronage.
CUTTING attended 10 promptly, and done In
the best styIe We warrant all work.
r. NJ. ROBINSON,
Feb T. 1867 A. GRAHAM.
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NEW HOTEL In LINCOLNTON.

l.. II. KiSTLER has opened House of Enter
tainment for his own benefit and that Of the travel
ing public also, will keep private boarders. HE
terms are moderate. Give his Table trial once.
His house is on Main street. second door west of
the Court House, nearly opposite Maj Cobb's Store.
Feb 4, 1867 5w l.. II. KISTLER.
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MA1RIED.

on wednesday, January 23d, at the Hasel Street
Synagogue, Charleston, s c., by Rev DR. Mayer Mr.
Edward B Cohen, late LIST Lieut.. of the Charlotte
Greys, TO Miss jimmie, eldest daug hter of Mr. David
Elias. of Charlotte, N. G.
In Union county, on the 10th ut., by Rev Mr.
Scarboro, James Cox to Miss Narcissa Huntley
daughter Of Hampton Huntey.
In York District. on the 22nd uIt, Mr. L. n Culp
to Mrs NJ. J. Stewart. Also, on the l7th Mr. d. w.
Mendenhal to Mrs Sallie NJ. Erwin.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-05

LET THE PUBLIC KNOw,-The public Treas
ury pays the expenses of the Commission sent by
Gov. Worth TO Washington, and the people have
right to kn"w what that Commission has ac-
complished for the benefit of the State. If it has
succeeded in doing good and killing off the radi
Gals, we would like to know it, We in the
proceedings of the State Senate of last week that
a communication from Hon Bedford Brown, one
of the Commits soners. was read for the nforma-
ton of the Senate. We think the people of the
State, generally. entitled to know the con-
tents of that communication. Let the public
know what the communication is. Does it ad-
wise negro suffrage or the adoption of the Howard
amendment! Out with it.
Probably the General" (who was one of the
Commis>ioners) will condescend to give the pub
lie little light on the subject.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-05
GARDEN SEEDS.

Just received at the Corner Drug Store, large
and fine assortment of
Buist's Genuine Garden Seeds,
Consisting of every variety grown in this climate
Warranted Good and Reliable.
For sale, Wholesale and Retail By
FEB 4, 1867. J. II. McADEN
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-05

STREET CARs.-A movement will soon be
made to establish line of Street Cars in this
city track laid through four principal
streets. with light to be drawn by horse.
would afford great convenience, and no doubt
would pay handsomely. WITH stone pavements.
n steam fire engine anG line two of street
cars, we can afford to claim to be City.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-05

SPECIAL PARTNERsHlPs.--We respectfully
call upon Legislature to pass an act en-
abling capitalists invest their surplus funds in
special partnerships; as there is now consider
able amount of idle capital in the National Banks
of this State deposit. which the owners are
afraid to invest in ordinary mercantile concerns,
because, in case of failure therein, they would
be held liable for an indefinite amount, without
the protection of special partnership system,
authorized by law to save them harmless beyond
the amount of capital so invested This system
would throw into circulation considerable
amount of money which will otherwise be idle
and dormant, unless So invested.--DaiLy Guar
dian.
An excellent and timely suggestion, but one
which we have no hope of seeing acted On by the
Legislature, for that body determined to
do nothing practical or useful. It's action tends
to embarrassment rather than relief. The State
would be better off if the Legislature did not
semble again for tie ext ten years
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-05

UNION CoUNTY.----The reports in Northern
papers about outrages and trouble in Union
county, entirely erroneous. There are no
more peaceable people in the country than the
citizens of Union county. We think the report
originated from announcement made by some
n. c. paper, few weeks ago. that there was a
secret political society in Union county, which,
we presume, was intended to convey the meaning
that the so called radicals were organizing in
that county.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-05

q After pretty warm contest in our neigh
boring town of Salisbury. the following persons
were elected Municipal Officers for the ensuing
year:
Mayor, John I Shaver, over JAS H Ennis by
81 majority. Commits Sioners-J McCubbins,
John Shuman. John a Snider, Jack Hall JAS E
Kerr, 7 c McNeey, Murphy and Thos E
Brown.
U@ An Association has been formed in New
York to afford relief to destitute Southern people.
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How TO DESTROY THEM.-We learn that
farmers being annoyed very much by crows.
Last Spring large quantities of young corn was
destroyed by these birds, and during the winter
they have seriously interferred with feeding stock.
A farmer requests US to say that now is the time
to destroy these pests Soak corn in Strychnine
and put it where the crows gather. One farmer
killed 35 in one morning in this way.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-05

VIOLATING CONTRACTS.--There is law of this
State imposing punishment on those who pursuade en-
courage in any way induce servants laborers to
violate their for labor. Those who trying
to hire laborers carry eff had better be careful ey
will get into trouble We advise persons who have
had their ntereed with in this to enforce
The
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-05

| RATHER CooL--In the proceedings of the
State Senate of Monday, the 2Sth of January, We
find the following report of personal explana-
ton" made by General J. NJ. Leach of Deyidson
county. late of the n. c. Militia
"Mr Leach arose to question of privilege
He read from the Standard. quoting from the
Charlotte Democrat, an attack made on himself
/ charging him with being an old political trickster
and office seeker. He regretted that the Editor
of the Standard had proper to quote, with
seeming compendatinn, statements so utterly des-
titute of truth: and then proceeded to vndcate
himself. He showed by reference to the journal
and public records of the country. and by his
public acts and speeches. as well as by his polit-
ical antecedents, and his frank and open avowal
of his sentiments Oh every public measure, for
the last twenty years, during which time. he had
been with but short intermSson in public life,
that both charges were false, and wholly without
foundation, citing in detail numerous instances
in proof of their falsity. He closed by paying a
high compliment to Col. Brown and the other
Commissioners
Who that knows Gen. Leach would have
thought that he would get mad because called
him political trickster and office seeker! The
General himself knows that it is true. and
knowledges it when he boasts of being in public
life for the last twenty years. We have no doubt
every Senator ''laughing in his sleeve while
the General making his explanation and
pronouncing statement false. 1t is wonder
some Senator did not break out in hearty laugh
and cause the General to 60 to cursing and rear
ing round generally, he knows we'll how to
do when his blood is up.
But we can tell the General that every man in
the State who knows anything about his political
course, knows that our statement is true. We
believe it is the common sentiment. that General
Leach will not do to rely upon-that he is great
humbug and demagngue. We know enough
about him to expose his inconsistent conduct
since the close of the war, but it is not worth
while to waste time in that way-the game won't
pay for bagging. When the General starts out
candidate for Governor at the end Of Gov.
Worth's term. it may be necessary to refer to
him again. But, really, did not think the
General would get mad because said he
political trickster and office seeker. 1t may be
that he wants to make people think that he does
not believe it himself! In the meantime, he
might as well keep cool.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-05
DISSOLUTION.

The firm of WM. BOYD CO, was dissolved on
the LIST of January, a67, by mutual consent.
All persons indebted to the late firm will please
come forward aad settle.
WIN. BOYD a. CO.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-05
Planting POta1Oes.

90 BARRELS NORTHERN IRISH POTATOES
expected daily for sale at the Corner Drug Store.
Feb 4, 1861. j. II. McADEN.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-05
NEW STOCK OF GROCERIES
Hammond T. MCLAUGHLIN

Have now IN store Tor SAFE, a large STOCK OF Gro
ceries, such
Sugar, Coffee Molasses,
Flour Bacon and Lard
Corn, Corn Meal and Rice,
Bagging Rope and Leather,
Cheese, Blue Fish and Mackerel,
Candies and Raisins by the wholesale,
Adamantine Candles &C., &c,
Liquors and Wines ofvarious brands and quality,
Old Homestead Wild Cherry Bitters,
lot of fine Georgia Syrup,
And other articles usually found in Grocery Store,
at low rates for cash or in exchange for Country
Produce of all descriptions
Feb 4, 1867. HAMMOND & MCLAUGHLIN.
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Family Grocery Business

at the Old Stand in the Springs Building, one door
above Hutchi. on, Burroughs & Co.
Thankful for the very liberal patronage bestowed
on the Old Firm, ! would solicit a continuance OF
the same. My motto shall be, Quick Sales and
Short Profits, with fair dealings
Old friends as well as new customers will find
general and full assortment Of Family Groceries at
low prices.
Come one, come all, and If you do not wish to
buy, you may find comfortable seat by good fire.
In addition to the Family Grocery Business, / buy
and sell on Commssion,
Cotton, Grain, Flour. Tobacco, Cot.
ton Yarn, Bacon, Fertilizers, &C.,
to which punctual attention and prompt returns are
given ...
Orders or Consignments solicited. Ny business
will be conducted exclusively for Cash, profits In
my line of Trade are too small to sell credit.
From a long experience in business well 90
general knowledge OF Transportation. hope 20 give
entire satisfaction and share liberal patronage.
Feb 4, SET. w. BOYD.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-05
Administrafor's sale.

On Monday the 25th OF February, will sell at the
residence of The late John H. Sprngs all his House,
hold and Kitchen Furniture. .r~s.
= s. p. ALEXANDER Adnn -
Feb. q, 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-05

CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.-The fol-
lowing preamble aud resolutions were presented
in the House Of Commons on Thursday last, by
Col. Waugh, of Surry, aud referred to the Com
mittee on Federal relations
Preamble and Resolutions proposing the call
Of a National Conuentioa.
Whereas, The people of the State Of North
Carolina have repeatedly declared, through
their representatives, their desire that harmo-
NOUS relations should be fully restored between
this State and the United States, according to
the Constitution of the United States, on terms
alike safe and honorable to all parties; and to
effect such harmony are willing, in constitu
tional manner to assent to any amendment Of
the Constitution of the United States, giving
full indemnity for the peace and permanency of
the Union, which may be constitutonally pro-
posed, aud whatever shall seem TO them COM
patible with civil liberty and tending to promote
the general welfare:
And, whereas, by the 9Th article of the Con-
stituion of the United States, it is declared
''The Congress, whenever two-thrds Of both
! Houses shall deem it necessary, shall propose
amendments TO the Constitution, or, on applica.
ton Of the Legislatures of twothirds of the sew
era States, shall call Convention for proposing
amendments, which, in either case, shall be
valid to all inents and purposes, part of this
| Constitution, when ratified by three fourths OF
the several States, or by Conventions in three
| fourths thereof as the or the other mode of
ratification nay be proposed by Congress-"
| Believing that no better mode can be devised
to compose the animosities, growing out of the
late war, than that plated by the alserna-
tive proposition in said 5th article Of the Con
stitution Of the United States,
| Therefore resolved, by the General Assembly
of the State of North Carolina, That this State
doth apply to the Congress Of the United States,
| for the call Of National Convention to propose
| such amendments to the Constitution as shall
seem fitted to promote the general welfare, the
peace, harmony and perpetuity of the Union Of
these United States: which amendment, when
ratified by three -fourhs of the several States,
shall be valid to all iuteDts and purposes, as a
part of the Constitution of the United States.
! Resolved further, That the Governor Of this
| State transmit to the President of the United
States copy of these resolutions, to be com
intoxicated to the Congress of the United States,
and also copy to the Governor of each of the
States, with the request that the same be laid
before the Legislature Of each State of the
! CGion.
| WILLIAM T. BAIN.-Few names are better and
more favorahly known in North Carolina, than
that of WIN. r. Balm. Grand Secretary of the
/ Grand Lodge Of North Carolina. In the Lodges
I of the State, his name is household word, and
his memory will be sweet.
This venerable servant of God and good citizen,
after several years of weakness and disease, was
gathered to his fathers last night, at the residence
Of his son, Mr. d. w. Balm IN this city, full Of years
and ripe in grace
H. Of
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-05
Garden Seeds.

The largest and most complete Stock ever brought
to this market, from the celebrated Houses of
LANDRETH, a.r4
THORBURN and
BUST.
For sale at
SCARR'S DRUG STORE.
Feb. 4, 1867.
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GROCERIES.

Having purchased the interest of JAS. r. CAN
son, in the late firm of W. BOYD & co. I shall
tha
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Next Door to the Court House.

Next Door to the Court House.
FRESH GROCERIES-FEB. LIST, 1867
Just received elegant article of Molasses
Cheese, G Coffee Sugar, Crushed Sugar, Rio Coffee
Tea, Candles, Soap, Starch, Pepper, Ginger, Spice
Soda Table Salt, Mustard, Ginger Preserves, Snuff
Tobacco, &C. &c.
Also, good assortment of Dry Goods, Crockery
Hardware and Cutlery, Boots and Shoes, Hats and
Caps, Wood anG Willow Ware, &C., &c.
Store under Baumgartens Photograph Gallery,
newly established.
JAMES HARTY co.
Charlotte N. c., Feb 4, 1867.
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The first shad of the season were sold 10 the
Wilmington market on Monday at So pair.
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II The only way that we know of to prevent
great loss Of colnred labor to this section is for
those who need hands to increase wages to that
offered elsewhere. The trial might be made for
one wear.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-05

FARE REDUcED.-The fare on the North Carolina
Railroad has been reduced from ten dollars and
half from here to Charlotte, to eight dollars and
seventy-fv cents -Roleigh Enterprise.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-05

THE DIFFICULTY.-The following extract from
the Report of the Commissioner of Immigration
for theState ofVirgina, shows that one of the diff
fcuties in the way Of immigration to the Southern
States is the indispostion of the land holders to
sell land in small tracts at reasonable prices
"Abeut the last of June. 1866 the President
of the American Emigrant Aid and Homestead
Company of New York opened correspondence
with the Virginia Board. rendering the co-opera-
ton of that Company in directing immigration
to Virginia. We were notified that early in Sep
TENDER one of the company's steamers from Co.
penhagen, with 7UO emigrants as a select class
were expected to arrive at New York, and that
they would be sent to Virginia if lands could be
purchased for them in 50 and 100 acre farms.
gentleman of high character connected with
the company came to Richmond, and after con-
ference with the Board, endeavnred to purchase
lands for settling those emmigrants but owing
to the high price demanded, failed to make the
purchase, and there being time for delay the
opportunity was lost. | have since been credi-
bly, informed that this company of emgrants
brought more than $2eO,GO0 in gold.
1t is quite certain, think, that extensive sales
of land may be effected to the mutual advantage
of the proprietor. the migrant and the State. if
some effective plan Corporations were adopted.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-05

The Hon. Washington Hunt of New York, died On
Saturday last.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-05
Cotton, Grain, Flour, Tobacco, G.
ton Yarn, Bacon, Fertilizers, g.


A superior article Of country FAMILY FLOUR,
Cora Meal Grits. Durham's Smoking Tobacco, q
fine assortment Of Chewing Tobacco, Genuine Lori.
lard Snuff, prime article Of Sugar and Coffee.
For sale by, WBOYD.
Feb 4, 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-05
Cotton Yarn.

Several Bales COTTON YARN jus, received from
Rocky River Factory. have sold this Yarn for
years. 1t gives entire satisfaction. Persons
cannot do better than by calling On s-
Feb 4, 1867. W. BOYD.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-05

CoNsIsTENCY.-Somep papers and letter writer's
in this State are making d"leful complaints be-
cause Judge Pearson, of the Supreme Court. in
late decision made an argument to prove the
legality of the Conventions and Legislatures held
under authority of the Provisional Government
&C. They say tho Judge went out of his way to
nuke political argument. But these same
papers and letter writers. who pretend to be so
Mortified, have never had word to say against
Judge Merrnon for going political mission
to Washington, nor against other Judges who
accepted political Offices by taking seats in our
late Conventions. We have time and again pro
tested against such conduct on the part of certain
Judges. but those who are now blaming Judge
Pearson never had word to say when other
Judges went into politics. Consistency is a
Jewel,
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TO IL ENT,

very desirable residence with all necessary out.
buildings and large garden attached
Apply to NJ. l.. WR1STON,
at Hutchison, Burroughs & Cos.
Feb 4, 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-05

In this city, on the 81 st ult, John Springs, son Of
H. l.. and Mary E. Wriston, aged months.
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THE LEGISLATURE.
RALEIGH, Saturday, Feb

AALElGHs SdtaToay, req.
In the Senate, Mr. Wilson, from the Committee on
the JUDICIARY, to whom referred bill for the
ieiiet OF Guardians and minor children, reported
PACK the same and recommended that no further
legislation be adopted this subject.
by the same to whom referred a resolution
lns'fucung them to enquire into the expediency of
passing some law empowering Executors, Admins
TRAITORS and Guardians to compromise claims with
persons who may be indebted TO their wards and
estates, considered the same and do net think any
sncn legislation is required that Trustees acting in
gooo faith, are clothed with that authority the
law now stands, and the Committee ask to be dis
charged.
Both Houses have passed the Bill for the relief Of
the Sheriff of Union county
WASHINGTON, Feb 2.
In the Senate the Tariff bill passed by 81 to 10,
and goes back to the House for concurrence in the
amen dments.
A bill directing the clerk of the Senate to place
on the roll OF the next Congress only the States
represented, passed by 81 to s.
The lntelligencer regards the failure of the tariff
in the House certain.
D Coon of Alabama Geo Butter of Memphis,
Gen. Harris, Michael Hahn, Pendleion, Ex-Gov
Pease of Texas, Hon. Thomas Settle and Hon.
Bridgers of North Carolina, have arrived here.
The Treasury investigation develope frauds.
The impeachment question is gaining ground
The Chronicle has double leader urging it.
THE MARKETs.-The news from New York and
Liverpool quotes Cotton as dull and rather declin-
ing. Gold in New York 1851
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-05

EF The bill introduced into the House of Com
mons last week, by Mr Latham of Craven, to still
further limit the jurisdiction of the County and
Superior Courts, and prevent the collection of
all debts for the present. referred to the
Judiciary Committee after warm opposition on
the part of the friends of the bill. The passage
of such bill would be nothing less than repu-
diation. We do not think it will be adopted
Debtors had better try to make fair terms with
creditors.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-05

THE MARKETs.-The news from New York and
Liverpool quotes Cotton dull and rather declin-
ing. Gold in New York 1861.
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February ;, 1867.

The LEGIsLATURE.-We give in another
column sketch of the proceedings of this body
for the last week. 1t will be seen that but ittl,
business has been perfected.
We dislike to find fault with the Legislature
and certainly have no DISPOSITION to ridicule it
because we know there are some men in it who
earnestly working to do good and promote
the welfare of the State. But the fact is notori
Gus that the majority do not seem to understand
their duties, or. if they do, are not disposed tc
promptly discharge them. Each days session OF
the Legislature costs about 81. 200 Too much
time is wasted in considering impracticable mea-
sures and debating foolish propositions.
If the members really anxious to relieve
the people. let them abolish of the useless
Offices now in existence and thus money to
the Treasury, and let appropriations for useless
purposes be stopped. SO that taxes may be re-
duced.
All attempts to relieve the people by stay laws.
interfering with the Courts, &C.. will only cause
further trouble and distress. and may result in
the ruin of the debtor class. We are in favor of
granting all necessary and reasonable indulgence
to those who disposed to make a fair settle
ment of their obligations but we really believe
that most of the trouble has been caused by such
action our Legislative bodies have already
taken, and as the present Legislature proposes
to take. Were it not for the stay-la there would
not be one half the suing that is going on.
If the Legislature wants to relieve the people.
let it quit running the State in debt, and abolish
the useless offices of State Geologst and Adju-
tant General.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-02-05

DEFACED GREENBACKs- Perhaps it is not
known that defaced or mutilated grcenbacks or
National currency, whether bills or fractional
currency, if holes are burnt in them or small
pieces torn off, do not pass for the face of them,
but are required by the U. S. Treasury to be
discounted, sometimes pretty severely by the
Banks. Whether this is right, no one pretends
to affirm, but the requisition is made neverthe-
less; and hence when mutilated bills are sent to
u.s. those who send them must bear the loss.