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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-19
The Approaching Session of Congress.

Ofthe Meeting ofthis body and its relations
to the President, the Washington Chronicle says !:
sThe impeachment report has already been
foreshadowed in the Washington Chronicle, and
It is only necessary to add now that the House
will be called ON to decide for itself between
majority report against and a minority report
in favor of impeachment, when the volum-
iuous evidence taken by the committee is
laid before it. 1t is well known that all tie
republican members of the committee agree that
the points contained il. the evidence embrace
grave charges against the President; but three
of the republicans do not think they are severe
enough to warrant the presentation of articles
of impeachment In this opinion they are sup
ported by the two democratic members, Messrs
Eldridge and Marshall, while Messrs. Boutwell,
Thomas, Williams, and Lawrence, all radicals,
insist that these points indicate sufficient evidence
of guilt on the part of the President to insure
his conviction by the Senate. These points in
clude charges of transportation ofpublic funds
to his personal benefit by Mr. johnson, COM
menced while acting as military governor of Ten
nessee, and finished after his accidental accession
to the Presidency, and using his position as
President for the purpose of enhancing the mar
ket value of Southern Railroad Stocks in which
he is interested.
1t is very likely that struggle, under the
leadership of Gov. Boutwell, of several days
duration to obtain the passage of an impeachment
BILL will occur during the first week of the session
Jud &c Wilson, of Iowa, the chairman of the Jul
dietary Committee, will doubtless lead the oppo-
stion to Gov. Boutwell,, and while he will urge
that the President has laid himself liable to the
censure of the people at large he will argue that
he has done nothing to warrant his removal from
Office Messrs. Eldrdge and Marshall will lead
the democracy in this effort to prevent impeach-
ment, but will denounce the positions assumed
by Messrs Wilson and Boutwell, and their sup
porters Thus triangular fight will be inaugu-
rated, which it is thought will defeat the i'm
parchment movement. Its friends, however, are
sanguine of success and claim that the final vote
on the question will settle the matter in their favor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-19

BSsr The commissioner of the land Office is in
receipt of letter from A. t. Atwood, Esq, Of
London, England, making inquiry relative to
obtaining quantity of land for the settlement
of fifty thousand enligrants, whom it is contem-
plated sending to the United States. The COM
missioner has replied, referring to the great body
of unoccupied lands west of the Mississippi and
the facility for obtaining title to the same under
the provisions of the presumption and homestead
structons on the points of Enquiry presented.
1t is wonderful to us that our people do not
exert themselves manfully to turn such bodies of
immigrants into North Carolina. Political and
material advancement recommend that efforts be
made in such direction.-Raleigh Progress.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-19
The Hog Crop in the West.

Messrs Henry Milward Il Co, OF Chicago
have issued circular dated October 10th, cen
tanning valuable information regarding the hogs
in the West, consisting of replies to inquiries
from twenty-five of the principal points in Hi
nos, thirty five in Indiana, eighteen In Iowa.
and four in Missouri. At few of these places
hogs are reported further advanced than last
year. but at most of them not so far. With few
exceptions it is intended to bring them to mar
ket early. Many of the places report a large In
crease in the number of hogs, and about as many
report less than last year, the average being, we
should judge, small increase. Very few con-
tracts have been settled upon anywhere. Most
IF the places have no old stock ON hand; few
of them have very little. We append Messrs.
Milward 4 Co.'S remarks:
ave take pleasure in presenting you with our
usual annual summary of replies received from
our various correspondents in the several pork
packing markets to prospects for the coming
season. The general belief seems to be that the
crop of hogs will be larger than last years, but
there seems to be some apprehension that the
corn crop may not be sufficient to properly fatten
the stock. The high price which has been cur
rent for corn, will doubtless prevent farmers
from feeding it so lavishy as in former years;
but as the crop has all been secured in most ad-
mirable condition, it is probable they will find it
to their interest to keep up their growing stock,
and that we shall, therefore, have liberal sup
ply of hogs, not only during the next packing
season, but also through the next spring and
summer. The provision year, now about to close,
has been, in most respects, unparalleled by any
Of its predecessors in point Of general content
mcnt.
The farmers were amply satisfied with the
prices obtained for their live stock; the packers
who held OH to their produce were well compen-
stated for their trust and outlay, while the general
dealers, though forced to content themselves
with ordinary profits, have had good congratulate
ton on the result. Packers and farmers have
been alike contented, and we may express the
hope that the same liberal feeling of reciprocity
may characterize their mutual relations the COM
ing season. So far as venturing an opinion as
to the prices likely to rule we feel our entire in
ability but We fancy that when the true state
Of affairs is made apparent and when packers
find, as is the case that the Western States are
swarmng with stock hogs, which can be made
available at any moment, we may nationally look
for very serious decline as soon as the general
dealers supply their most pressing necessities.
We therefore anticipate a season Of moderate
prices, and we trust that by another year We
may again be able to congratulate our provision
friends the satisfactory, while legitimate, re-
suit of their operations" .....
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-19
Price of Land in Tennessee.

The Republican Banner, of Nashville, says
the average value of land in the counties of Mid
die Tennessee ranges from 500 81 per acre, the
highest average, to IS cents per acre, the lowest
The best lands are in Davidson county, in the
neighborhood of Nashville; the poorest in the
mountainous county of Cumberland. In Maury
county land is held at an average price of SIS 81
per acre; in Bedford at SIG 80; in Williamson
at s14 43, and in Gales and Rutherford at s12 40
The average valuation in Fentress county is 90
cents; In Grundy 81 cents; in Stewart 81 ST.;
IN Cheatham 81 %; and Montgomery 81 16
In West Tennessee land can be had for from
$50, so to So "A. The best and dearest is in
the Immediate neighborhood Of Memphis In
East Tennessee the price ranges from S12 O6 to
Sd cents. The best land is near Chattanooga
the next best near Knoxville.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-19

BUSINESS SUCCEss.-It is worth while to
notice the almost wonderful success achieved by
some business men in this city, who commenced
with only moderate capital. The means adopted
by our most prosperous merchants, we learn, on
inquiry, are, first, unceasing assiduity to their
business and watchful attention to all its details
great and small; second, determination not to
encourage the desire to grow suddenly rich and.
thirdly, to make reputation and establish a
good and reliable name. A reputation in "a re-
tail business, is made, in great degree, by liberal
advertising, in being satisfied with moderate
profit, and by making it rule not to msrepre-
sent the articles sold. A noted millionaire saws
to realize fortune, you have to do but two things:
first, get hold of good thing, and then let the
whole world know of it.-N T. Home Journal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-19

will offer for sale, Friday, the 9th of Decem-
Der next one Tract of Land, within halsa mile Of
Harrisburg Depot, containing 4O5 acres lying in
Cabarrus county, the waters Of Back and Fooy
Greeks. On the premises good Dwelling house
and all the out-houses necessary for we'll regulated
farm good Gin House, Screw, &C.; fine orchard,
not exceed by any in the county will also sell
all my Household and Kitchen Furniture Wheat,
Corn, Farming Tools, &c. Terms made known
day of sale. ALEXANDER MCKINLEY.
November H. 1867 4wpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-19

IA STAYING BUSINESS. The demand for
American barrel and hogshead slaves has grown
to very great dimensions They are extensively
used for West India Moasscs, Rum, etc. Our
coast supplied vast numbers of these slaves in
former times, but the demand has grown. and
the trees in the east have been so far exhausted
as to drive the stave getters up inland They
have penetrated the State until firm of pioneers.
Blount, Stump & Jones, have established them
selves in Iredell county, near the Western n. c.
X, r., some 90 miles from Salisbury, and are
now turning out great quantities of slaves. They
work, perhaps, seventy-fve hands. And better
than ALL the up country slaves are of superior
quality, the wood admirably suited for holding
liquids. The tree best suited for the purpose is
white oak, it being less porous than red oak. al
though both are valuable. White oak slaves,
for liquids are easily sold at one hundred dollars
per thousand, whilst red oaks, for bacon, &c sell
at say one-half the above Correspondence of
Raleigh .St4tsae
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-19
Store Rooms for Rent.

offer for Rent, privately, the STORE ROOM
now occupied by Brem, Brown Co. as u 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 the best Dry Goods stands in the city, so
say our oldest and most experienced merchants
Rents moderate, and possession given the first Of
January, 1868. .
J. L. BROWN, Agent.
November IL, 1867. 3w
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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-19
PIANO FOR. SALE.

A fine 63 octave Rosewood Piano. Stool and Cover,
is offered tor sale. This Piano is comparatively
and in good order. Address at kirkland r. o.,
Cabarrus county, or inquire of Miss Penick at the
Charlotte Female Institute
j. NJ. W. ALEXANDER
November IL, 1867 lmpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-19
Southern Items.

Gen. E. Kirby Smith has been appointed
Principal of the University of the South, at
Suwanee, in the Cumberland mountains.
Hogs are selling in the Louisville market at
six cents per pound, live weight.
Gen. Pope, the Commander of Georgia. it is
said intends sending to Congress list of such
Rebels as he thinks fit to be enfianchiscd
RIcHMoND, Nov. 13.-Chief Justice Chase
arrived this morning and presided in Court.
Mr. Davis is expected to arrive on the 23d inst
The military authorities to-day arrested Lewis
Lindsay. the colored delegate, for using language
calculated to array the blacks against the whites
He is to be tried by Military Commission
HOMICIDE IN SUMPTER, S. Give learn
that difficulty occurred yesterday in the village
of Sumptcr: S. c., between Mr. Joseph Hodge
and Mr. Charles Durant, in which it appears that
Mr. Durant was shot by Hodge, and died shortly
afterwards. Hodge gave himself up to the
Sheriff Immediately after committing the deed
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-19
New
FAMILY GROCERY STORE,

(Nert Door to Brem Bromn s Co 5 Dry Good StOrs,)
CHARLOTTE, N. c.,
Where will be kept constantly on hand full supply
of choice Family Groceries, consisting in part of
Sugar and Coffee of all grades fine Molasses and
Syrups; fresh shore Mackcrel, Rice, Tea, Crackers
Soda, Spice, Pepper, Ginger Mace, Maccaroni,
Pickles. Catsups Candles Candies, Powder and Shot,
Percussion Caps, Wooden Ware of every description,
Nails of all sizes, &c sc.
FINE FAMILY FLOUR, CORN, MEAL,
Peas and fresh Butter constantly OH hand. Highest
Cash price paid for all kinds of Country Produce.
We respectfully solicit share of the public patron
age. Give US Il trial
w. W. GRIER & co.
W. J. SIMS. {. W. ALEXANDER.
October % 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-19

A person in southern Ohio fell into trance,
was buried in vault, and stayed there two days,
when bright idea struck him. He kicked the
lid off and got out. The neighbors shot at him
for ghost, and through much tribulation he
finally cot back to his home.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-19
REMOVAL.

The undersigned, having removed to their NEW
STORE, corner OF Trade and College Streets, take
this method OF expressing their gratitude TO their
numerous friends and the public generally, for their
very liberal patronage. They trust that 10y and
honorable dealing to merit Il continue OF the same
STENHOUSE, MACAULAY L. CO.
Nov. H. 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-19

The LATE ELEcIIoNs.-The Democratic
majority in New York is 10000.
In Maryland the Democratic majority is Il 900.
The Democrats have gained Z 800 in MINES
ota, while negro suffrage, which was voted down
last year as well as this, shows a gain of 500
votes
Returns from the Western counties of Kansas
indicate that most OF them have gone Democratic
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-19
Bankrupt Notices.
District Court of the Z. States for ~ Carolina

In the matter of John F. Butt, a Bankrupt
This is to give notice, that on the Dist dayoi
October, 1867, a warrant in bankruptcy "as
issued against the Estate of John F. Butt, OF
Charlotte. in the county of Mecklenburg, and
State of North Carolina, who has been adJudged
a Bankrunt ON his own Petition; that the pay
ment of any debts and delivery of any property
belonging to such Bankrupt, to him or for his
use. and the transfer of any property by him are
forbidden by Law that a meeting OF the credl-
tors of the said Bankrupt, to prove their debts,
and to choose one or more Assignees OF his Is
tate, will be held at Court of Bankruptcy, to be
holden at the Court House in Charlotte, Meek
lenburg county North Carolina, before Robert
H. Broadfeld, Register, on the goth day of No
vember. 1867, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
ID. R. GooDLoE, U. s. Marshal
In the matter of Peter j. Sinclair, Bankrupt
This is TO give notice, that on the 31st day of
October. 1867, warrant in Bankruptcy was
issued against the estate of Peter J. Sinclair, of
Charlotte in the county of Mecklenburg, and
State of North Carolina, who has been adjudged
Bankrupt on his own Petition that the pay
ment of any debts and delivery of any property
belonging to such Bankrupt, to him or for his
use and the transfer of any property by him are
forbidden by Law; that meeting of the Credi-
tors of the said Bankrupt, to prove their debts,
and to choose one or more Assignees of his Is
tate, will be held at Court of Bankruptcy, to
be holden a the Court House, in Charlotte,
Mecklenburg county, North Carolina, before
Robert III. Broadfeld, Register, ON the Goth day
of November, 1867, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
ID. r. GooDLOE, U. s. Marshal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-19
New Piano for Sale.

A splendid ! octave Rosewood Piano We
can ship any day desired Terms very reasonable
BRANSON, FAIRFAX & CO.,
Agents Sticffs Premium Pianos
Nov. IL, 1887. ~ Raleigh, N. G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-19
WANTED.

200 Cords of Oak and Pine WOOD. mixed to be
delivered the kudislI Mine near Charlotte, for
which the highest cash price will be paid,
Nov III, looI. I'm j. kUCK co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-19

Five little boys III PORTLAND, Me, the oldest
not five years old according to the Press of that
city, were seen drunk in the streets the other
day. and had to be carried to the police station.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-19
NEW STORE,
NOTICE.

NOIlCG.
The Wardens of the Poor will meet at the Poor
House of Mccklenburg county Saturday. the 3Oth
day of November, at the hour of 10 o'clock A. NJ, to
elect Steward and Physician for the year 1868.
Persons desiring the Stewards place must come with
a recommendation as to qualifications, &c.
E. c. WALLIS, Chairman.
Charlotte, n. c., Nov IL, 1867 2wpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-19
Fl. B. Williams

Is now doing business for s. b. MEACHAa, and would
be pleased to his old friends, the New Shoe
Store. ...
November /, 1867
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-19
Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes,

Hats and Caps, for sale at low prices next door to
the Court House. -.@
Nov. IL, 1861 JAMES HARTY & co.
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Wooden Ware.

Tubs, Churns Buckets, Washboards, Rolling Pin
in the Wooden ware line for sale cheap
next door TO the Court House.
Nov. II. 1867. JAMES HAKTY & co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-19
SALE of VALUABLE PROPERTY

AS Administrator of Zenas A. Grier, deceased, |
will sell, on the premises, 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 Hsr-
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.
BSE- At the same time, will rent the Farming
Lands of the deceased for the Of twelve months
Terms made known day of sale.
Nov. IL, 1867. THOMAS GREER, Admir-.
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Grocery and Provision Store.

NEW FURNITURE Cheap!
At Davidson's Furniture Store,
OPPOSITE THE METHODIST CHURCH,
Where will be found full assortment Of everything
usually kept in that line, Wardrobcs, Book cases
Washstands Wire and Tin Safes Desks, Sideboards,
Chairs and tables Of all kinds. Bureaus, Cradles,
Cribs, Bedstcads of various styles and prices Side
and Corner Stands, Towel Racks, &C., &c.
Bedsteads,
OF good quality, will be sold 3, T. s. 6, 7, and
10 Dollars. Also, Bed Room Suits complete at from
30 to $50 Dollars.
Bureaus,
At 10, ~, 16, IS and 20 Dollars, and all other srti-
cles of furniture at prices to suit the times
Mattresses,
lot of good ones. of shucks, Cotton and Hair gust
received. Also, fuckers Spring Beds--something
and good.
Chairs and Tables
Of all kinds, a fun assortment, and Old Cane Scat
Chairs rebottomed with Cane, as good as new, by
competent workman.
Metallic Burial Cases,
OF all sizes and various patterns, kept constantly on
hand from the plaincst and cheapest to the finest
Satin Lined-highly ornamentcd with Silver Handles
and Plates at 81 per cent below old rates.
Also, Mahogany, Walnut and Pine
Collins,
ready made, at 10 per cent less than they can be
bought in this market. These last articles, being
kept Ready made, can be sent any distance ut mo-
ments notice.
Look for the Sign 'sFURxIrUEE STORE" Opposite
the Methodist Church.
Charlotte, n. C., Aug. IL, 1867. 3m
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Crockery, Glass Ware and China

Beautiful Gold Band Tea Sets, Cut Glass Goblets,
Wine Glasses, bohemian Glass Toilet Setts If great
variety, next door to the Court House.
Nov. IL, 1867. JAMES HARTY co.
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House Furnishing Articles.

Chamber Sets, Japaned-some very handsome ;
all kinds of House Furnishing Articles Knives and
Forks Spoons Castors Candle-stcks, &C., next door
TO the Court House.
Nov. IL, 1867. JAMES HARTY CO.
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Western Division, W., C. & Rutherford R. R

On and after Thursday, 3lst of October 1901 tie
Passenger Train on this Division will run tr-"eeA9'
on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays
GOING WEST:
Leave Charlotte, 500 a. NJ
Lincolnton, 1G45
Arrive at Cherryville, ll30
GOING EAST:
Leave Cherryyille. 12:SOp.
Lineolnton, loO
Arrive at Charlotte, 4;Oo
Oct. %. 1857. B. 9. GUIoN, Eng. supI
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Groceries.

Sugar, Coffee, Tea, Molasses, Soap, Candles, Tabl
Salt Mustard, &C., cheap for cash, next door to tn
Court House.
Nov. IL, 1867. JAMES HARTY co.
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Cotton. Corn. Wheat and Oats.
Further Notice.

All persons indebted to the estate ofZenas A Gricr,
deceased, notified to come forward and make set
Element and those having claims must present them,
properly authenticated, within the time prescribed
by law, or this notice will be pleaded in bar Of
their recovery. THOMAS GREER, Admir-.
November II, 1867. 4w
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IMPORTANT SALE.

November II, 1867.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1867-10-26

CHuRcH PROPERTY IN MExrco.-The fol-
lowing advertisement, which We take from
an exchange from the City Of Mexico, has
matter OF fact look about it and cool.
ness in treatment which deserves notice as
an illustration Of the condition of affairs
in that country. That which is translated
"A good bargain" may also be rendered q
good business"
A good Burydin in San Francisco
Cinrch propehy--Joscph Chinrini having
10 further use for the above premises, is
prepared to sell the same. Any party
dcSirious Of Purchasing the same, can OBJ
tain all the nccdul information as to term
and conditions by application at the Office o
the circus, called dc GAnte. The premise
are suitable and well situated for a com
lncrcial depot or for mandatory
LORENZO CUPPIA.