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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-05
The Price of COttOn-The Government Tax

The disastrous opening of the cotton season
has cast shadow over the whole land. Planters
who have striven manfully against heavy odds,
who have borne up bravely under the weight
of debts and taxation and overcome the difficult
ties of uncertain and inadequate labor by undaun-
ted perseverance, are borne down at the very mo-
ment when they expected to rise triumphant
and crushed in the hour of anticipated victory
We have several times recently heard the ques
tions asked: why is cotton so low ?" How
it is that the most intelligent farmers and astute
merchants have been so mistaken in their calcu-
lations?" The answer is ready, Because
American cotton is no longer King" A memo
rial addressed to Congress, praying the repeal of
the tax onacottOn, thus traces the revolution
in the commercial world which has dethroned
the monarch who dictated to looms of Europe
from the depths of the Southern forests:
'In the year 1959-60 the imports into Great
Britain from the United States were 2,67O, 900
bales, and from all other countries 700, 900 bales
In 1866 the imports were 1,160,000 bales, and
from all other countries 2,5SO,OO bales. In
other words, in 1S59-60 we sold Great Britain
the cotton centre of the world about 80 per cent
of their requirements, while in 1866 we gave
them but 81 per cent. At the breaking out of
the war We virtually controlled the price of cot
ton in the Liverpool market, while at the present
time our prices here are completely governed by
that market, and the capitalists of Europe have
become masters of the situation Commercial
history may be searched in vain for parelled
instance of so great revolution within so short
period The closing of the Southern ports
upon a large portion of the crop of 1860 so alarm
ed foreign manufactures, that the whole of the
vast power welded by the manufacturing and
shipping interest of European countries was en-
erted to stimulate the production of cotton in
other countries The result in Great Britain
alone was that whereas the increase of exports
from India in 1859 were only $4,000 bales, in
1866 it was ,264 ,939 bales. In view of these
facts 1t is urged upon Congress to at once repeal
the tax on cotton, and to pass such laws as may
encourage, rather than retard the growth ofthe
natural products of our soil "The average quail
ty of cotton it is urged twill not give the pro-
Queer more than 1s4 cents per pound, at current
prices. The tax is, therefore, 20 per cent of the
gross number of pounds, or, if applied to wheat.
would be equivalent to tax of so cents per bush
el. 1t must be evident that such tax cannot be
sustained
A memorial, similar to those circulating
through the whole country, North and South. has
been laid before our Chamber of Commerce. where
all interested can signit. 1t is to be hoped our
merchants will be unanimous in pushing the
matter forward by lending the weight of their
names to the memorial Wilmington Star.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-05

A National Thanksgiving.

President Johnson has issued the following
,roclamation designating Thursday the 28th day
of November as a day of national thanksgiving
and praise:
Proclamation by tie President Of the u 'Stdtes
In conformity with recent custom, that may
now be regarded as established on national con-
sent and approval, /, Andrew johnson, Presi-
dent of the United States, do hereby recommend
that Thursday, the twenty-eighth day of Novem-
Der. be set apart and observed throughout the
republic as day of national Thanksgiving and
praise to the Almighty Ruler of Nations, with
whom are dominion and fear, who maketh peace
In His high places.
Resting and retaining from secular labors on
that day, let us reverently and deyotedly give
thanks to our Heavenly Father for the mercles
and blessings with which He has crowned the
now closing year. Especially let us remember
that He has covered our land, through all Its
extent. with greatly needed and very abundant
harvest; that He has caused industry to prosper
not only in our fields, but also in our workshops,
fp our mines. and in our forests. He has per-
mitted us to multiply ships upon our lakes and
rivers, and upon the high seas, and at the same
time to extend our iron roads so far into the Sc
cluded places of the continent as to guarantee
speedy overland intercourse between two oceans.
He has inclined our hearts to turn away trem
domestic contentious and connections consequent
upon distracting and desolating civil war, and
to walk more and more in the ancient ways of
loyalty, concliation and brotherly love He has
blessed the peaceful efforts with which we have
established new and important commercial treaties
with foreign nations, while we have, at the same
time, strengthened our national defcnces, and
greatly enlarged our national borders
While thus rendering the unanimous and
heartfelt tribute of national praise and thanks
giving, which is SO justly due to Almighty God,
let us not fail to implore Him that the same
divine protection and care which We have hither-
to go undeseryedly, and yet so constantly en-
joyed, may be continued to our country and our
people throughout all generations forever.
In witness whereof, have hereunto set my
hand, and caused the seal of the United States
to be affixed
Done at the city of Washington this twenty
sixth day of October in the year of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and sixty-seven, and
of the Independence of the United States the
ninety-second. ANDREW JOHNSON.
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Administrators Notice.
LAND FOR SALE

AS Administrator of w. \. Bell, deceased, will
sell Thursday the q day of November the Plan
tation near Prosperity Church, on Mallard Greek,
Mecklenburg county, containing about Eighty Acres
There is good Dwelling and out-houses on the
premises. Also, his interest in the Home tract on
Clark's Greek. The sale will be at the Mallard
Greek place. Terms made known day of sale.
All persons indebted to the estate of the deceased
must make settlement, and those having claims
against it must present them within the time pre-
scribed by law, this notice will be pleaded in bar
of their recovery.
J. c. BELL, Administrator
October 90, 1867 4tpd
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ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

On Thursday, the 2lst day of November next, and
succeeding days. until finished will sell, the late
residence of James H. Davis, deceased to the highest
bidder, credit of six months, the purchaser
giving bond and security, all the
PERSONAL PROPERTY
Belonging to said Estate, comprising of the
finest Mules, Horses Mich and Stock Cattle, Sheep
and Hogs to be found in the State-among them a
pair of Carriage Horses and Carriage. Also, Cotton
Corn, Wheat, Oats, Farming Utensils, Wagons,
Household and Kitchen Furniture and many articles
not named. NJ. L. DAVIS Admir-
By F. s. DEWoLFE, Attorney for Administrator
October 90, 1867 4w
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Executors Notice.

Having qualified as Executor of W. X. Reid, deed,
will expose to public sale at his plantation in Steel
Creek on Thursday, the 18th of November. one fine
Mule, one road Wagon, Buggy and Harness, two
Mich Cows, and few head of Sheep.
All persons indebted TO the said W. X. Reid, decd,
hereby notified to make settlement, and those
having claims against him must present them pro-
perly authenticated, within the time prescribed by
law, this notice will be pleaded in bar of their
recovery. T. p. GREER, EXT.
Oct. u, 1867 3wpd
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Ravages of Yellow Fever in Texas.

A correspondent of the Statesville American
writes from Waco, Texas, as follows:
"The yellow fever is Staying its hundreds and
daily spreading in many directions. The first
death occurred in this city yesterday, and the
probability is that it will soon spread here Gal
veston Indianola, Corpus Christi, Houston Nav
asota, Huntsville and number of other towns
are suffering from the terrible scourge. Nava-
sofa and LaGrange seem to have suffered the
most in proportion to the population. Entire
houses have been left vacant by deaths. Nurses
are scarce and cannot be procured at many points
An acquaintance of NINE and physician at
Navasota, offered five thousand dollars for nurse
for one evening Knowing the Importance of
nurse at the stage of the fever he had, he offered
his ALL but failed, and died that night Persons
who have had the fever three or four times pre-
vious die with it this season. At Harrisburg,
six miles below Houston, forty-Rve have died in
few days, out Of population of four hundred
There is a stampede at every village where it
makes its appearance, and that is why it spreads
so rapidly. Navasota, that had nearly three
thousand inhabitants, does not now number one
hundred whites; hastily locking up their stores,
the merchants fed and [ learn the thieves
principally negroes-are making profit out of
the state of affairs. Negroes are comparatively
exempt from this disease but are more liable to
take the cholera.
AS the small villages are now the greatest suf-
ferers, it is not generally known how great pro-
portion die. At Galveston it has greatly abated
but at Navasota, LaGrange, Hampstead, Milican
| and adown other points, its havoc has been great
LaGrange, on the Colorado river, has suffered
| severely not any escape its attack, and fifty per
cent die. At Hampstead, sixty out of eighty
died in few days. Chapel Hill, with popu-
lation of twelve hundred, buries from ten to
eighteen day, while it is quite as fatal at Bren-
ham, Persons from those places state that the
whole atmosphere is ladened with disagreeable
| odor. At LaGrange it is almost impossible to
exist account of the stencil. The weathiest
who die are buried hurriedly in rough, square
pine boxes. as it is impossible to get collins made
Navasota has the appearance of waste business
place. Green grass is springing up in the streets
The business houses, which but a few weeks
since, were all alive with activity, are now closed,
and the saloons where the shout of mirth was
! heard, gloomy silence reigns.
We look forward and count the weeks when
we may expect frost, the great purifier and disn-
| fectant, with interest and anxiety. Over eleven
hundred have already died in Galveston nearly
| or quite ten per cent of the citizens 1t is truly
| a gloomy and distressing time
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Rsls~ A public officer in New York the other
day refused bride of $4,000 So he swears
But we hope the public will not be deceived as
was countryman who came into New York to
receive about 81 900 for produce. He put the
money into large leather wallet and the wallet
into his breast pocket, and started up Broadway
to see the sights. Near Warren street he drop
ped the pocket book but did not miss it until be
had passed on several blocks Retracing his
steps he saw the fat pocket book on the side
walk but before he could reach it half dozen
persons had given it kick. The day was April
LIST. But our countryman left New York with a
very elevated notion of the honesty of the resi-
dents of New York city.
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FARM TO RENT.

The valuable FARM Of John l.. Springs, deceased,
four miles South Of Charlotte the Providence road
with good improvements, viz: large Dwelling and
convenient out-houses, of the largest and best
Barns in the county, Cotton Gin and Press Threshcr
&C., all in good repair-Dwelling reserved, at
least part oft 800 Acres cultivated land ada pied
to the production of Cotton, Corn, Wheat, &c. Also
40 to 50 Acres of good Meadow Land.
For particulars inquire the premises.
Oct y, 1867. w. l.. SPRINGS, Admir-.
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CONDITION OF MExIco.-Advices from
Mexico represent that that country is in de-
plorable state. Robberies and murders are on
the increase everywhere throughout the republic
all the roads are unsafe, and even the people re-
siding in cities compelled to watch all night
with arms in their hands to drive off the bandits
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D. M. RIGLER

Is receiving large and well-assorted stock of
Confectioneries, Toys and Fancy Groceries,
Consisting of French and American Candies Nuts
Rasins, Figs, Prunes, Ctron, Currants, Pickles.
Catsups Mustard, Sauce Sardnes, HOLSTERS, oysters
Salmon, Canned and Brandy Fruits Jeles Preserves,
Pipes and Stems Baskets, Spices, Teas, sc.
October % 1867
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NEW FURNITURE! Cheap!!
At DaVidsOn's Furniture Store,


OPPOSITE TIE METHODIST CHURCH,
Where will be found full assortment of everything
usually kept in that line Wardrobes, Book cases,
Washstands, Wire and Tin Safes, Desks, Sideboards,
Chairs and tables of all kinds, Bureaus Cradles,
Cribs, Bedsteads Of various styles and prices Side
and Corner Stands, Towel Racks, &C., &c.
BedsteadS,
10 Dollars. Also, Bed Room Suits complete at from
35 to $50 Dollars
Bureaus,
At 10, -, 16, Is and 20 Dollars and all other ari
clcs of furniture at prices to suit the times.
Mattresses,
lot of good OF Shucks, Cotton and Hair just
received Also, fuckers Spring Beds-somcthing
new and good
Chairs and Tables
Of all kinds, full assortment, and Old Cane Seat
Chairs, rebottomed with Cane, as good new, by
competent workman.
Metallic Burial Cases,
OF all sizes and various patterns, kept constantly on
hand from the planest and cheapest to the finest
Satin Lincd-highy ornamentcd with Silver Handles
and Plates at SO 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, be sent any distance at mo-
mcnts notice.
Look for the Sign, FURNITURE STORE" Opposite
the Methodist Church
Charlotte, n. c., Aug. II, 1867 On
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SUNDRIES.
n M HHDS. Sweet Cardenas Moasscs,
Il $500 Sacks Liverpool Salt,
1000 Barrels Fresh Stone Lime,
80 Bales Gunny Cloth,
200 Coils Rope,
10 Tons Dillon's Patent Ties
60 Thousand Sweet Havana Oranges daily
expected per Brig s. P. Conner from HAVANA
For sale by WORTH & DANIEL,
Oct. g. 1867 3w Wilmington N q
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CHINA, GLASSWARE AND CROCKERY.
Neat Door to the Court House, Charlotte, N G
JAMES HARTY & co.

Have just received a splendid assortment of China,
Glass and Crockery Ware. consisting of gold band
China Tea Sets, China Plates, Cups and Saucers by
the dozen, China Noticed Cups and Saucers, Noticed
Mugs, Vases, &C., Bohemian Glass Toilet Sets Cor
dial Sets, Preserve Stands, Goblets, Tumbers, &C.
White Granite Ware in every variety also, good
assortment of c. C. and Painted Ware, Cups and
Saucers at the old price % cents per sett; good
assortment of Wood and Willow Ware, consisting of
Tubs, Churns, Buckets, Trays Rolling Pins, Market
Baskets, Work, Travelling and Lunch Baskets, &C.
Call and see. JAMES HARTY & co.
October % 1861.
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CANDY MANUFACTORY.
d. M. RIGLER,
Opposite the Mansion House, Manufacturer of
Plain and Fancy Candies

Wholesale dealers will find it to their advantage to
examine my CANDIES, as offer great inducements
to the trade selling Candies for less than they
can be bought North, and l warrant my Candies to
be free from adulteration.
ohorD
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Nansemond River OYSTERS. Fresh Fish, Chops
Lager Beer.

am again making this excellent beverage, and
will furnish it in any quantity dcsired-from FIVE to
Give it a trial x-e- -e. - NJ. MUNZLER
October e. 1867
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HARDWARE.

BREAI, BROWN & CO., intend in about six weeks
moving their stock of Hardware to Oates new build
ing Trade street, and very DESTROYS of getting
rid of their present stock before that time for Cash
Country Merchants would do well to call and look
at our stock. BREM, BROWN & co.
October %, 1867 3w
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~. Spivy offers hisself to Emanuel and John
son, and Laurenc fur said convention cumin of
the Goth inst and will doe the best kin too gin
satisfaction to all and will gin my principals to
eny that wishes to eere them"
The Conventions will have many such igno-
ramuses in them
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1867-11-05

STICKS OUT HIS SEIINGLE.-The Sandersville
Georgian says: "A candidate for the conven-
ton in the county of johnson posted up the
court house door in Swainsboro the following
notice to his fellow citizens:
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Mecklenburg House Restaurant.

Mecklenburg House Restaurant.
EUROPEAN STYLE.
The subscriber begs leave to announce that he
re-opened the above mentioned place a Restaurant,
on the European plan Saturday October 10, 1867.
The Table will at all times be supplied with the
celebrated
Nansemond River Oysters, Fresh Fish, Chops,
STEAKS 6c GAME IN SEASON.
The Kitchen is superintended by an expert Cook,
and satisfaction guaranteed.
A share of public patronage solicited.
Mr. JAMES D. CRAIG is connected with the House.
and will be happy to serve his friends.
Oct. %, 1867. EDWARD W. GROOT.
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Capt. r. E.. Cochrane,
(Of the late Firm of Cochrane & WILSON,
Is now with A. SINCLAIR, where he will be happy
to see his friends and former customers at
Oct. %, 1867. SPRINGS CORNER.
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The lIorgan-lSeIano Case.

3 ~
The Mount Vernon Banner says: On
the night of the 22d of May the testimo-
ny was finally closed in the contest be-
tween Delano and Morgan, and we .haz-
ard nothing in saying that General Nor
gan will not only retain his seat, but that
his majority will ba more than doubled.
And this is not only our opinion but it
is the judgment of the learned and es-
teemed counsel, who assisted General
Morgan in the different counties of the
district. Its true that his opinion is
based upon the supposition that the case
will be fairly investigated by the COM
mittee and honestly by the House. 1t is
also true that the committee on Elections
is composed of seven Republicans and two
Democrats, but General Morgan feels
every confidence that the case will be
heard and determined with the Impair
tiality of court Of law. And if this be
done, the result may be considered de-
termined, for evidence in the case de-
monstrates that Mr.. Delano had not, and
has not, the shadow of claim to the seat
Of General Morgan.
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A Fitting Rebuke.

We clip the following from the New
York Times. It is a fitting rebuke to
the fell spirit of Radical;sm which abu-
ses President johnson for his trip to Ra-
leigh, North Carolina, on the occasion of
the erection of tombstone over the dead
BODY of his parent. The tombstone was
raised by his neighbors, to commemorate
the fact that the deceased lost his life IN
saving that of two of his neighbors from
drowning: 9
1--WE certainly do not see why any one
should find cause to abuse the President
in the fact of his visit to Raleigh to erect
a tombstone over the grave Of his father.
We do not see that the action is wrong
that he should be abused for it, or ridic-
ulous that he should be sneered at for it,
or unbecoming that he should be lectur-
ed forit. We know that some people and
some newspapers find it hard to pass a
day without .a'pitching into Mr.. John
son; but we are sure that if, from this
time forward, he never does anything
worse than accept an invitation to be
present at the ceremony in honor Of his
father, he will not receive much damage
from she attacks of those whose malice is
toe strong for their reason"
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sA-The Herald's Queretaro correspon-
dent,under date of May 26th, says: Gen
eral Lopez, who led the Liberal troops
into the city, receives three thousand
gold ounces, S48, eco, for his tseachery.
No disposition has been made Of Max
imilian, and the bulk of those captured
with him.
General Escobado had issued an order
that all officers who should secrete them
selves, and who failed to surrender with
in twenty four hours, would be summar-
lily shot when captured. General Mendez
failed to give himself up, and was cap
tured on Saturday night. He was shot
early on Sunday morning.
Colonel Macmillan Campo, comman-
der of Maximilian's body guard, attempt
ed to escape with $4,000 when the sur
render took place. he was captured
and Immediately shot.
All the French officers are missing.
Macmillan continues i'll from dysen-
terry. He had a very violent attack the
evening after the capture, and has been.
unwell since
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Have Abandoned None of their
Principles.

The declaration has gone forth that
"the Copperheads have abandoned none
of their principles, and it is expected
that everybody is to become excited to a
degrees of copious perspiration.
They don't get excited however.
Why should they2
1t is true.
''The Copperheads have abandoned
none of their principles"
What are those principles?
Those principles demand that the Con-
stitution shall be maintained inviolate.
Those principles proclaim the indes-
tructibility of the Union.
Those principles maintain State Rights
to the extent that the citizens of the re-
spective States have the right to regulate
control, and direct their own internal af.
fairs.
Those principles insist that this Gov
ernment was founded by white men, with
the understanding that white men alone
should administer it, and that it would
mark wotul degeneracy were the race to
cheaper the high Office of Government
by calling an inferior race in to share the
duties Of Government.
Those principles assert, as cardinal,
that the Government should be admins
tered with the most rigid economy.
Those principles are incorporating
in insisting that taxation shall be equal
and moderate.
Those principles cry out: "Away with
the swarm of tax-gatherers that need
lessly consume the substance of the peo-
Iple. Away with Military, Arbitrary and
Consolidated Governments
Yes, like the Gospel proclaimed from
the Mount more than eighteen hundred
years ago, the principles of the Demo-
cratic party are the same to-day as when
first promulgated and illustrated by Thorn
Us Jefferson through his administration
of The Government. Now, as then, the
Democrstic party will administer the Gov
ernment for the glory of the country and
the happiness OF the people.
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manhood sufrrage.

The National Intelligeneer says: DAT
an early hour Tuesday morning hun
dreds ofnegroes from Maryland and Vir-
ginia, who had voted on Monday, were
found sitting about the corners, waiting
anxiously for the Republican committees
to provide their meals and transportation
home" A correspondent also states that
on Tuesday night the mob spirit was rife
among hundreds Of darkies who have
been disappointed in receiving their
promised pay for voting and standing all
day in line 20 exclude white voters.
Such is the Manhood Suffrage the Ne
grophobites want in Ohio.