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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
Address Of the National Democratic Com
mittee

The Democratic National Committee have issued
an address, but make no alluson any chasse of
candidates. 1t says:
I've are charged by the Radical party-the party
of violence and usurpaton which, for the last four
years, to prOlong its existence has set naugh
the Constitution and fundamental principles of our
governmcnt-that we intend revolution and defancc
OF established laws. Tie accusation is uRfounded
and absurd. 1T cannot be erta ned fer a
by an Intelligent voter who has the most super
fetal knowledge of the history of his country. The
Democratic party proudly point to every page of
its record 1t has never violated n single obligation
of the fundamental compact by which these United
States entered into the family of nations Its watch
word in peace in has been and always will be
the Union, the Constitution and Laws, and man.
nor any set of men, however high they might be
placed by the surages of their fellow citizens can
expect TO receive the support OF this great
vative party in any revolutionary attempt against
established law. The ballot box and the supreme
will of the American people are the only means of
redress to which we look !"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
No Change Of Candidates.

The following dispatch shows that there win be
no change of Presidential candidates:
s-' UREA, n. Y, Oct 10.
At a conference, Saturday last, between Mr.
| Seymour and several members of the National Com
mittee, Mr. Seymour said that any change in the
| ticket must result in the withdrawal of his name
He was unwilling candidate and would gladly be
relieved of the responsibility His visitors replied
that no change was contemplated.
There will be change of candidates and no third
| party. ...r-l...
| dispatch dated Washington, Oct Goth, says:
Governor Seymour will take the stump-making
the Dist. ~
the pressure for a change of the Vce-Presdsntial
candidate continues and rather gains strength. Goth
the New York World and the Washington Intelli-
gencer persist in urging the change. The World
says: -.D..
1T was wish them and it is our determine ton
now, that the views of Governor SEYMOUR and not
those attributed by the Republicans to Gen Blair,
should be regarded as the basis of the campaign on
the Democratic side. Tens of thousands of credulous
citizens who incline toward the Democratic party,
have been retained in the Republican ranks by the
Raw Head ard Bloody Bones of another civil war
The absurdity of this bugbear led under esti-
mate the capacity for mischief 1t is astonishing
that anybody could have believed that the Demo
cratic party meant to dispense the negro Legislatures
by the Federal Army but it is not at all surprising
that those who did believe should vote against u.s.
As it was some impruden expressions of Gen. Blair
mat gave color TO this foolish fear his withdrawal is
the shortest way TO correct the msapprehension-"
Werepeat, it is too late to change candidates
We regretted the nomination of Gen. Blair, not be-
cause we doubted his peaceful intentions, but be-
cause we knew his opponents would the mpru-
dent language Of his Broadhead letter against the
Democratic Conservative party. Indiscreetness and
stubbornness on the part Of those protesting to be
Conservatives has injured the party greatly, but the
cause is not yet les-frmness and perseverance may
secure triumph in spite of adverse circumstances.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
An A CT to preuent the Sale of Mtocicatilq

nv dCT 10 PfeoeM Tie SAFE Of Mfor7cdt'ly
Liquors on tie days Of Election.
* The General Assembly of North Carolina do
enact: Section l. That no person or persons
shall give away in any public place. retail or sell
except upon prescription of practicng physi-
clan, and for medical purposes, any Intoxicating
liquors, at any time within twelve hours next
preceding or succeeding any public election or
during the holding thereof. at any place within
five miles of any election precinct.
Sec =. That any person or persons violating
the provisions Of this act shall be guilty of mis-
demeanor and punishable with a fine of not less
than one hundred nor more than one thousand
dollars. '>s. - 1908
Sec. 5. That this act shall take effect from the
date of it's ratification. s-.- q s
Ratified the 18th day of August, 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27

UNION OF CHuRCHEs.-ln the proceedings of the
Episcopal Convention of the United States, which
recently assembled in New York, We find the follow
ing statement:
The Right Rev. DR.. Coke, Bishop of Western
New York, presented a mammoth petition of 100
feet long to the House of Bishops the largest
presented to the Episcopal Church on any subject.
This petition embraces the names of the clergy who
have signed the petition FOR commission TO be sp-
pointed to a similar commission from the Meth
a,lists with reference TO church union"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27

RAILROAD TICK ETs.-Albcrt johnson. Supt
n. C. Railroad Company, proposes to sell 300
mile tickets, good for three months, for $50.
Persons that do much travelling on this foad
will find it to their interest to purchase season
tickets, thereby saving two cents per mile
Ral,GtA Standard
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
Tron THE CHARLOTTE DEMOCRAT.
To Correspondents.

NORTH Brook, Lincoln County, Oct r. 1868
To answer your numerous inquiries in regard to
the present political contest and give my views on
he same cannot do IN full to each enc separately,
nd therefore take this method of answering all My
convictions are that if Seymour should be elected we
will have peace and prosperity but should Grant De
elected fear that the condition and state of all viii
crow worse, until it will end, probably, in conflict
Of races There will be permanent peace until
there is a considerable check to, or change OF, our
now ruling powers
Respectfully, q. B. JENks.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27

Etsy~ \ prominent negro in South Carolina named
Randolph who had been making Radical speeches
in that State, was shot and killed last week by I'M
known persons at Cokcsbury. 1t has produced con-
siderable excitement, and the wounding and killing
of other parties Such occurrences are to be much
depored.
The people Of this immediate section of the coun-
try have for congratulaton that no distur-
Dances or violence have taken place between the
races. About here the colored people have behaved
themselves as we'll as could be expected under the
circumstances, and they deserve praise for their
good conduct compared with that of their race in
other sections.
Let us continue to have peace, and let any one
who undertakes break it receive the frowns of the
community. -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
ANOTHER SHOCK.

SAN FRASCIsCo, Oct. 23.-Another severe shock of
earthquake experienced this minute. 1t sent the
people shrieking into the streets, in their night
clothes. Thirtyfve were seriously hurt and five
killed. The atmosphere is thick and the weather
O'CLOCK, 4. M.-The excitement is somewhat
quoted. but the people evince desire to
their houses.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27

CASTOR SrTEEIoE CorRT.-The regular time for
opening he Superior Court for CASTOR county is the
I'd of November, but inasmuch as the Presidential
election takes place the "a. the Court will not
commence until Wednesday the 4th of November.
We authorized to make this announcement by
Judge Logan.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
READ THIS.

We ask the farmers to call place in the Navy
Yard, ana examine stock Of
PLOWS, HARROWS, WHEAT FANS,
Corn Shelters, Feed Cuitcrs, and Cider Mills. We
call especial attention to our COTTON -SCRAPER.
Alse, to the best Farm and Road Wag0Ds---all made
in Charlotte, NC
COOK & ELLYSON,
Manufacturers and dealers IN all kinds of farming
TOOLS. Charlotte, n. G.
Oct 2f l6G9 .s..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
CHAS. F. HARRIS, 80
f Concord, with ELIAS & COHEN

FEB. .sa. CHARLOTTE, \. C.,
Will be pleased his friends from Cabarrus and
the surrounding country.
The best. cheapest and largest stock of Dry Goods
Clothing Boots, Hats and Miscellaneous Goods TO be
found in the City of Charlotte
House open at all hours and efforts made 10 please
Oct rs, 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
Latest News.
Election in West Virginia.

This State voted last week. and the indications
that it has gone Democratic. AT the previous cleo
ton the Republicans had majority of about ,Oo0
but the contest so close that it is hard to tell
who has carried the State, thus showing large
Democratic gain.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27

!. want to employ a good Miller-one who can run
Flour Grist or Saw Mil. Reference as to good
character must be furnished by applicants.
Apply to me at my residence.
z Oct 26, 1858. A. d. DAVIDSON.
Times epry n
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27

EARLY SSow.-On the 18th of October there was
considerable fall of snow in several Of the Northern
States. In places it four inches deep.
Snow, also fell in Baltimore.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27

DRIEp FRuIT.-We ask Charlotte merchants
10 read the article in another column about the pur-
chase of Dried Fruit. viii not of our nu-
merous and enerprisng dealers prepare to purchase
and ship dried fruit AID thus induce the people OF
the surrounding oauntry such produce for
sale in this market?
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
NOTICE.

Parties due US by NOTE or BOOK ACCOUNT
would do well to settle the same before the FIRST of
January next. Accounts remaining unsettled then
will be handed to an officer for collection.
STENHOUSE, MAGAULAY & co.
Charlotte, \. G.. Oct. %. 1888.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
MR.. SEYMOUR ON THE STUMP.

BUFFALO, n. Y, Oct 23.-Gov. Seymour spoke t.
an immense crowd last night. He spoke at Cleve
land to-day, and is to speak at Indianapolis mex
Monday Columbus Ohio, Tuesday, Pittsburg, OF
Wednesday, and Philadelphia next Friday.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
WANTED,

Beef Cattle, Mich Cows Mutton and Pork, and
Green and Dry Hides. The highest market price
will be paid ". A COOK, .-
Oct 20, 1868. .-.E Town butcher
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27

ksas" Northern Advertising Agencies need not send
lis advertisements for publication unless they send
the money along with the adv ertscment. No devia-
ton from this tule
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27

seq The Pest Office called ''Cherryville ;at the
head of the Western Division of the Viii, Char. &
Ruth Railroad) is now OPEN. W. Quinn, p. NJ.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
NEW YORK MARKET, Oct. %.

Cotton shade frmer--sales of l,6O0 bales at %
to 254 cents. Gold, after touching l.34f, closed at
l.35f. H..- ~--
doing Sales Il, 600 bales.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
J. p. McCombs. M. d.

Offers his professional services to the citizens Of
Charlotte and surrounding country AL calls, both
night and day, promptly attended to. 49,
Office ia Brown building, mp stairs, opposite the
Charlotte Hotel.
II 2G. 1853
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27

NoTHING IN NAMEs.-Ihe ST.. Louis democrat
is republican paper, and the st. Louis ''Rerubli
can is a democratic paper
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27

fine article, just received and for sale by
HAMMOND 4 MCLAUGHLIN.
Get GO 1868
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27

Bszs- The Republican majority in Pennsylvania is
stated at 1900, Ohio Il, GOO, and Indiana be-
tween 500 and 900.
In these three States the Democrats gained or s
members of Congress
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
Housekeeper Wanted.

wish to employ a housekeeper--a lady of indus
trlous habits and energy. References required.
Oct &C. 1868. j. Y BRYCE SIZE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
McMURRAY, DAVIS g. CO..

On B;yce's Ncr Bui2ding) ~
Have just received full Stock of Goods consisting ef
Groceries, Dry Goods,
II "a T. q W u re, 60 @
In their general assortment can be found
Coffee, Sugar, Moasses and Syrups,
Bacon, Lard, Rice, Cheese, .-
Cotton Ties, Tagging, Rope and Irvine,
Salt, Leather Candles, Crackers, Pickles
Soda, Soaps, and Wooden-Ware.
Hardware. r
Axes, Nails Shoves, Spades,
Hoes, Trace Chains
Table Cutlery, &C., &C
Boots and Shoes.
Hats, Ready made Clothing, Notions, Confestion-
cries, &c. ...r.H 81. -.sE. r
. Thankful for past patronage, they invite their
former customers and all others who want TO pur-
chase on fair terms, to give them call and examine
Goods and prices .-H. .5 F.. ~.
Eeas~ Produce and Cash taken in exchange for
GooGS MCMURRAY, DAVIS & CO.
Oct &c, 1863. +e. vs
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27
SEED WHEAT.
Blue Fish,

lot OF fine Seed Wheat from Maryland, for sslt
by x. HAMMOND & MCLAUGHLIN.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27

Ess~ Henderson and Tourgee have both Withdrawn
from the for Congress in the 9th District.
The candidates running Col Livingston
Brown, democrat, and /. G. LASH republican,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-27

Seymeur and Blair State Electoral Ticket
For STATE AT LARGE
James ". Osborne, of Mecklcnburg
Joseph j. Davis, of Franklin
For THE DISTRICTS
lst Distributions. j. Jarvis, of Currituck
ID - John Hughes of Craven
Sd j. {. Dobbin of Cumberland
4th 4" Wharton J. Green of Warren
eth 90 NJ. s. Robbins of Randolph.
9TH 4" W. NJ. Robbins of Rowan
9TH Lee NJ. McAfee, of Cleayeland
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-01-07
THE FIFTH DISTRICT.


The Civil Powers Superior to the
Military in all Cases-AnOther I'm
POrtant Order from General Han
cock.
The commander of the fifth district pro-
mulgated the following order on the 5th
inst. 1t carries with it its own comment
and ealogium;
HEADQUARTERs FIFTH MILITARY DIS
TRICT, New ORLEAIs, JAN l, 1868-Gen-
eral Order No. Applications have been
made to these headquarters, implying the
existence of an arbitrary authority in the
Commanding General, touching purely
civil controversies. One petitioner solicited
this action, another that, and each refers
to some special consideration of grace in lis
favor, which he snpposes to exist and
which should influence this department.
The number Of such applications and the
waste of time they involve, make it neces-
sary to declare that the administration of
civil justice appertains to the regular
courts. The rights of litigants do not de-
pend upon the views of the General COM
manding-they are TO be adjudged and set
tied according to the laws; the arbitrary
power such as he has been urged to assume,
has no existence here; it is not fa nd in
the laws cf Louisiana o. Texas itAannot
% dS-ived from any act or actsof Congress !;
he is restrained by a constitution, and pro-
hibited from action in many particulars.
The Major General commanding takes
occasion TO repeat that while discharging
judicial functions in civil cases, he can
suffar no fOrcible resistance to the eXecu-
tion of the process ofthe courts.
By command of Maj. Gen. Hancock.
GEN. HARTsUFF, A. A. q.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-01-07
THE EAsT RUNNING TO SEED.

The Boston correspondent of the Chicago
Tribune, in speaking of the lecture system,
thus tells the story of New England's
physical decline. He says:
''The Lyceum in New England il in a
demoralized condition. Lyceums cannot
arrange paying courses, owing to the fact
that the best lecturers get so much more in
your young Western cities than our Eastern
communities can afford to pay. A town of
FIVE thousand people, with you, has six en-
terprising, warm blooded young men, who
want to take out three four young ladies
apiece, once week, to lecture, where a
similar town with us has six not very young
women who must stay at home in pinched
and chilled maidenhood, because the
seventh woman can get a heau.o
That is a sad picture of Yankee society
at the present day. It's youthful blood is
ali gone.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-01-07
VERDICT OF THE CORONER's JURY
ON THE ANGOLA DISASTER.
Frnm tha Rnfalo Ernress.


The testimony being concluded, the jury
retired to consult upon their verdict, which
was that the victims of the recent disaster
"came to their death from Injuries received
while passengers in the cars of the New
York express train from the West, on the
Buffalo and Erie railroad, at Angola, New
York, on the 18th day of December, 1867,
which injuries we're caused by the last two
cars of the said train being thrown from
the track of said railroad, at or near the
creek bridge, about 1900 feet east of Angola
Station.
"And we do further say that the immedi-
ate cause of said cars being thrown from
the track, was a bent axel in the forward
wheels of the rear truck Of car No. q,
belonging to the Cleveland and Toledo
Railroad Company it being the rear car
of the train, and the axel being SO bent by
causes which we have been unable to dis
covert that the wheel dropped from the end
Of the frog, inside Of and did not lap on
the wing rail, thereby forcing the opposite
wheels of that truck off the rail, and the
CATS off the track.
"And we further say that the said car
had been subjected on thattrip, at Erie and
at Dunkirk, to inspection, in the customary
manner, by experienced inspectors, and
that such bent Axel was not discovered on
such inspection, and could only have been
discovered by the application OF some
mechanical test applied for that purpose.
The jury are of the opinion that some
/ system OF inspection ought to be immedl-
ately adopted and enforced, by which such
defects can be detested with certainty"
Signed BY the jurors and Coroner.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-01-07
In the Political Interests of
the People,

The UNION AND DISPATCH, as hereto
fore. will take the Constitution and laws for its
guide: and in the discussion Of all the new and
intricate questions and issues arising out of the
extraordinary condition in which the country
placed, it viii adhere 20 the principles an
teachings Of the founders and eXpositors Of our
government and institutions. 1t will endeavor
to guard with vigilance and defend with unwa-
vsring earnestness and faith the rights and inte-
sts Of all the States. and the essential princi-
les which constitute the basis Of the Republic.
We shall, oppose all invasions Of these, and
zphold, 20 the utmost Of our ability, the union
the States under them. Feeling that they
re endangered by the revolutionary schemes Of
Radical politicians who now hold the Legis-
ative power Of the Government. we shall abate
othing Of our past opposition to their mea-
sUre With these views, which ere no less thar
,iotound convictions. we cannot and will not
hesitate 70 defend the unfortunate South
the aspersions and impositions heapeu upo IS
people. ana urge that JUsT1oE and RIsHT shai
be metol out 10 them,
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-01-07
Our Financial and CONNER
cial Column.

Every department Of business has an imme-
diate interest in the markets Of the country, and
in its financial fluctustions and condition. The
man who fails to keep himself properly ad-
yised as 10 the rise and fall Of the markets, as
controlled by the laws Of demand and supply
and the relative condition Of the currency. as
exposed TO constant loss, and must necessarily
fall behind his more intelligent and enterprisins
neighbors In order to make our paper valuable
as well as interesting. we shall continue to
make this SPECIAL FEiTuRE. Our Daily
Market Reports. domestic and foreign. by tele-
graph, and our City Reports. gotten up at heavy
expense. have challenged the commentator Of
our best business men; while our current Finan
rial Reports from all the leading meuey centre
Of the country are fuller than have ever
published by any other journal in Tennessee.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-01-07
THE MEMPHIS ELECTION CON
GRATULATTONS BETWEEN THE
PRESIDENT AND GEN. GRANGER.

On the night after the Memphis munici-
pal election, on the 2nd inst, Gen. Gordon
Granger was serenaded by the citizens at
the Gayoso House, on which occasion he
made some congratulatory remarks, and
read the following kilograms, which will
interest every Tennessean
MEMPHIS, Jan. 2, 1868.-I6 President
Andrew johnson, Washington, d. c.: Mem-
phis redeemed. Leftwich elected Mayor.
Peace, order and quiet prevail. Free
white suffrage vindicatee.
GORDON GRANGER.
WASHINGTON, w. c., Jan. 2, 1868.-IO
Gen. Gordon Granger: Thank you for the
good news, Truth and justice must tri-
umph. My faith in the people has not
been diminished. The day is not distant
when Tennessee will be redeemed.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-01-07
In Cbaneerv at Nashville

State of Tennessee-Ofice Clerk and Master,
Chancery Court at Nashville, January the
4th 1868. -
The Second National Bank Of Nashville COM
plsinant. VS.. A. B. Montgomery, defendant. =
TTAPPEARING FROM AFFIDAVIT FILED
/ in this cause that the defendant, A. b.
Montgomery is a nonresident Of the SJate.Oi
tennessee: it Is therefore oruered that he enteI
his appearance herein before or within the first
three days of the next term Of said COurt
to be held on the first Monday Ia February
next. 1868. and plead, answeTor demur 70 com
plainani's bill. or the same will be taken
for confessed as to him, and set for hearing
ex perte, and that a copy of this order De puD-
hshed for four consecutive weeks in the Nash
vile Union and Dispatch.
A eopy-Attest: NJ. B. HOWELL,
Clerk and Master
D. I. Wilkin, sel'r for complainant.
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Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-01-07
For the Family Circle,

And for the special pleasure and profit Of the
young. each week we will give a general literary
and religious miscellany. Nothing shall find
its way into our columns unit for the perusal
the mothers and daughters Of the land. Depre-
eating the demoralizing seusationalism Of many
contemporary journals, we shall eschew that
character. striving TO give theresder substantial
matter, prefsrring TO be useful rather than
eusati0nsl.
Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1868-01-07
Tn ChancerY at NashYilIe

State of Tennessee--0fice Clerk and Master.
Chancery Court at Nashville. January the
lst, 1858.
James S. Watkins, complainant vs.. George W.
Foster, defendant.
1T APPEARING FROM MAFFIDAVIT FILED
Il in this cause that deten daDt, George w.
Foster is a nonresident Of the State of Pen
nessee: it is therefore ordered that he enter his
appearance herein before or within the first three
days OF the next term of said Court. to be held
on the first Monday in February next, 1868, and
plead. answer or demur TO cOmp4alnants bill,
OF the same will be taken for confessed as to him
and set for hearing ex parte, and that copy of
this order be published for four successive e
weeks in the Nashville Union and Dispatch.
A eOpy-Attest: NJ. b. HOWELL.
Clerk and Master.
Bate & Williams, sol'rs for complainants.
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