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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-20
Universal Suffrage.

The following comes from the dircc-
ton Of Washington:
Several prominent Republicans now
here had an interview with Gen. Grant
since his return, when the subject of
universal suffrage in all the States was
brought up, and the probability of the
passage of law by Congress at its
next session, establishing the principle
throughout the country, was discussed.
The parties present say that Grant eX-
pressed himself favorable to it, and
there is no doubt it will be brought for
ward as soon as Congress meets.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-20
Negro Suffrage Defeated in Mis-
souri,.

The ST. Louis Republican, in the fol-
lowing, announces the defeat of the
constitutional amendment providing for
negro suffrage in that State:
The returns received indicate the alb
solute reputation of the leading Radi-
cal issue-negro suflrage-by the people
of Missouri. Despite the trickcry by
by which the form of the ballot was
modified to unmeaning words; despite
the rcpetitions of McClurg's piece and
the force of his examples; despite the
thunders of Drake and the appeals of
Strong, Fox and the Democrat, the vo-
ters of Missouri declare in emphatic
tones their determination to never con-
tdc the destinies of this State to Airi-
cans, and, in making this decision, un-
mistakably indicate the falling power of
the charlatans and trcksters who have
manipulated the party for personal ends.
One more step forward, and Missouri,
rcpudiatiug the disfranchisement OF
white men, the reign of party hate and
intolerance, will take her proper place
as the foremost State in the Mississippi
Valley-great in agricultural wealth,
rich in mineral resources, but greater
and richer than all, in people of libe-
raj ideas, and government created by
and responsible to majority of its citi-
ZCnS.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-20

geg" 1t is of more consequence to
study human nature than books, since
the latter originated from the former
Human nature is at the top and bottom
of things. 1t out, and the world would
be at sea, and in black night. If your
education is to be limited to one branch,
choose the largest and best-human ma
turc.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-20
Down East.

The Philadelphia Press says only fifty
per cent. of the boys and girls of Maine,
between the ages of four and twenty,
attend school. Only thirty-eight per
cent. Of the children in Portland attend
school; only twenty-five per cent. in
Augusta. In the northern part of the
State. settled by French emigrants from
Canada, there are no schools.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-20
Expensive Economy,

A woman in Raymond, N. H., who
was mindful of the old adage, that
'"it takes bushel of corn to fatten a
hogs tail" actually cut off the tail OF
her hog as matter of economy. She
was somewhat surprised on going to
the sty in a couple of hours to find
"hoggie" dead from bleeding, after the
loss of his "narrative." ... .. ..
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The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-20

BS A gentleman who had been vic
timized by notorious borrower, who
always forgot to pay, called him one of
the most promising men of his ac-
quaintance.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-20
How to Pay the National Debt.

The New York Sun has plan of its
own to pay the national debt, which il
outlines as follows:
'Lct every oifice-seeker contribute a
dollar a week to it until and after he
gets an appointment.
Men who are honorably ambitious to
serve their country are sure to find an
effective way to serve it by the adOp-
ton of this rule.
If this cannot be accomplished, we
would suggest to Gen. Grant to sell the
letters of applicants to the rag-men, in
stead of burning them up. The pro-
cecds would make considerable item
to be handed over to Treasurer Spin
ner. . .,....
We dare say the applicants for office
would think their correspondence with
Gen. Grant much more interesting if ii
were not all on one side"
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-20
Cold Slaw.

A white, hard head of cabbage, cut in
halves and laid in cold water then shave
it fine. Boil from a half to a pint of
vinegar, stir into it the well-beaten yolk
of an egg, and then turn over the cab
bage, but not till short time before
using ..r. ....H ......
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-20
The School Children,

The number of children who attend
school in the United States is about
100000, and the number of female
teachers is about 100000. The pupils
use 200OO,OO0 books, which cost $751;
10000.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-20

Ba- Marion county, Ill.,, has about
$4,000 peach trees. Last year they
produced 100000 baskets of fruit, which
netted about one dollar per bushel
yielding an aggregate of S3OO,OOO.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-20
Coming Event,

Some one says it is singular fact
that no President of the United States,
up to the present time, has had child
born in the White House. 1t is under
stood the fact will not exist long after
the 4th of March next.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-20

intrustcd with it, is to be regarded not
so much a punishment as it is wise
and necessary prccaution for the safety
and welfare our civil institutions.
SALARIES OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.
i have found considerable difficulty
in filling the Supreme Court bench and
the inferior courts with qualified and
suitable men, owing to the insufiiciency
of the salaries allowed to Judges of the
supreme and Chancery and Circuit
Courts. No class of State officers do as
much work for as little pay as the
Judges. No offices in the State require
more ability, attention, and hard work.
or deserve equal remuneration. Imust,
therefore, urge the General Assembly
to fix the salaries of these officers at a
sum that will better remunerate them
and thus secure an order of talent and
a degree of industry which shall be
creditabIe to the State and useful to all
prrties.
make similar accommodation con-
cerning the salary of the Governor
The present sum allowed him is entire
ly too low to sustain him in style and
manner appropriate to large and veal
thy State like Tennessee. and it is less
than equal services in other offices re-
quiro and receive. The present salary
was fixed when prices of all goods were
much below the present rates.
In making this recommendation /
can not be deemed selfish. az it can not
personally benefit me. | shall soon cX-
change the Office hold at present for
ono to which your votes have called me.
Besides this consideration, would be
stopped from receiving such increased
pay by the State Constitution.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-20
Railroad Elections.

Col. f. M. White has been elected
President of tho Mississippi and Ten
nessee Railroad, and r.. G. Brinkly,
President of the Memphis and Little
Rock Railroad.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-20
Cure for COrns.

One teaspoonful of tar, one of coarse
brown sugar, and one of satpetre.
The whole to he warmed together
Spread it on kid leather the size of the
corns, and in two days they will be
drawn out.
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-20

We extract SO much of Governor
Brownlow's Message to the General
Assembly as we deem of public iinpor-
tance: ... ...
The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1868-11-20

g1ss See General Grants SOL. oqay'
Fourth page.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
GREAT BARGAINS.

Fifty Overcoats at fifty per cent below cost just
to think that BUABAUM LANG are selling superb
Overcoats at fifty per cent below cost. And as this
is cold weather, why of course every viii get a
supply.
Moreover, they have twenty FIVE pair of blankets,
No. l, which they offer at cost. from five to ten
dollars Remarkably cheap. They arc the largest
size and best quality. Good for the cold weather
Again they have of the largest stocks of Ready
made clothing, which they offer to close out at less
prices than the same can be purchased elsewhere
This is for thirty days only remember
Now. don forget their Dry Goods Boots and Shoes
Hats, &c. &c. The only place to get good and cheap
Bargains is at Buxbaum Lang's. Go and examine
their stock and try them
Jan 20, 1868. BUNBAUM & LANG
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
WenS on Cattle.

I see one of your subscribers inquiries for a
remedy for wens on cattle.
One year ago last fall. had a cow which, from
all appearances had Wen growing on her neck.
[ at first administered plaster of salt and tar,
and drew it to head and in the spring pro-
cured fresh green cicuta (cow-bane) leaves, aud
boiled them up and bathed the wen in the solu-
ton, leaving the leaves in it wholly dried up in
four weeks, so that she fatted sufficiently for
beef | have known others in this vicinity to
cure them with the same remedy and keep them
for years. Should you consider this of sufficient
worth, you are at liberty to insert it in your val
liable paper. j. III. Hicks.
Yonkers n. Y.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
Popping Corn.

And there they sat popping corn,
John Stiles and Susan Cutter;
John Stiles as stout as an OK,
And Susan fat as butter.
And there they sat and shelled the corn,
And raked and stirred the fire,
And talked of different kinds of cara,
And hitched their chairs up higher.
Then Susan she the pepper shook,
Then John he shook the pepper,
Till both their faces grew as red
AS saucepans made of copper.
And then they shelled, and popped and ate,
All kinds of fun popping,
And he haw-hawed at her remarks,
And she laughed at his joking.
And still they popped and still they ate,
(John's mouth was like hopper,)
And stirred the fire, and sprinkled salt,
And shook and shook the pepper.
The clock struck nine the clock struck ten,
And still the corn kept popping:
1t struck eleven and then struck twelve,
And still no signs Of stopping.
And John he ate, and Sue she thought
The corn did pop and patter,
Till John cried out, THE corn's afire!
Why, Susan, what's the matter"
Said she, 'Johr Stiles, it's one o'clock;
You'll die of indigestion;
I'm sick of all this popping corn
Why don't you pop the question:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
The Little Children.

"a friend of little children" sends the follow
ing to the Richmond Wing, with request for
other papers to copy. We do so with pleasure.
The children of this fast age need praying for.
We commend the appeal to all parents and to
christians of all denominations:
PRAYER FOR LITTLE CHILDREN.
Forty years from the present time the govern
ment of our country and the control ofth church
will be in the hands of generation now at their
mothers breasts. This truth should bring home
to the heart of every christian the duty ofspecal
prayer for the children Of our country.
For this purpose let fervent, persevering prayer
ndsupplications be offered up in all our churches
on the Sabbath, at the weekly prayer meeting, at
the family altar, and in the closet, to the God of
all grace, that he would bless our children and
raise up from them generation to His praise,
and the future glory of His church 1t was the
habit of our Saviour to love and bless little chill
dren. Let US follow his example and we may
hope for the most happy results.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
f. MIG r A IT ION
And Real Estate Agency

The subscribers have formed a copartnership for
the purpose of inviting foreign emigrants and others
to settle in this and the adjoining Counties and Dis
a cheap homestead upon liberal terms We are now
establishing agencies in Germany, France and the
principal Northern Cities, where the superior adj
vanages this country affords to emigrants viii be
fully explained there to be general desire
to have our surplus lands occupied by the thrifty
emigrant, whose industry and energy viii greatly
add to the general prosperity of country. We in
vite all persons having surplus Lands to offer them,
through US, for sale upon liberal terms. 1t is only
by such that object can be accomplished
Our aim will also be to supply labor in all lis
branches chiefly by emgrants. We will also buy and
sell City property upon liberal terms
Office at Hutchinson, Burroughs & Cos.
ng- All communications promptly attended to.
A GAGNIER,
Feb TO- 1868. F. w. AHRENS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
The Southern Express Company.

For the transportation of merchandise yalua BILE
packages specie, bank notes. bonds &c., for all pa rts
OF the South and Southwest, in connection with
ADAMS EXPRESS COMPANY
have established their agency at SO BROADWAY
NEW YORK, where orders TO call for goods 10 be
forwarded South will receive prompt attention.
Merchandise and valuables delivered to Harnden's
Kinsleys, American and United States Express Com
panles, for the Southern Express Company, will
ccive prompt dispatch.
For particulars, rates of freight &c. &c. apply mt
the office OF the Southern Express Company 50
Broadway, or at any other Office of the Company.
- II. ID. PLANT, President.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
Fall Stock.
J. BUXBAUM & CO.,
Trade Street, Charlotte, N. c.
DRY Goods. &c.

Arriving daily, all to be sold Cheap for Cash.
To our old customers and friends we return ON,
thanks for their past liberal patronage, and take
pleasure in announcing to them that are daily
receiving full and complete stock of
Fancy Dry Goods,
Embracing every article kept in first class cstab.
lishment.
Hats, Bonnets and Ribbons, in great variety, to
suit the most fastidious lady.
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
BOOTS AND SHOES,
{ .-. GROCERIES, &C.
aea. Give us a call and judge for yourself. -6sa
October Z, 1867. ...ss.
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49, 7-...-s.- -r-..'a-a--sa-ss -.ss-
REMOVAL.
e. M Querv

c.. M. Query
Has removed his Stock of Goods from Duls' Store,
Opposite the Court House, to Mcleod Steele's old
stand, next door to Buffers Jewery Establishment
Tryon street. where he expects to continue to keep
his large Stock of s go. - -. s.-.-...;-.,.
Ladies' Furnishing Goods,
OF every style and variety, and the conduction of
MILLINERY AND MANTUA-MAKTNG ''s
In all its branches E@-A ia fsfsa
Do not forget the place, Mcleod &-Steele's old
stand, where all kinds of Ladies Goods are kept. ,
Jan 13, 1868. c. M QUERY. ID
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
THE NEW BOOK STORE.
CHARLOTTE, N. G.
TIDDY s. BRO.

TIDDY & BRO,
Has just received large addition their Stock OF
New Books, Stationery and Fancy Articles. The
public invited to call and examine their stock
They prepared to furnish Wholesale Customers
on good terms, probably better, with anything
i'll their line than any ether house in the City.
SCHOOL BOOKS.
Davies Bowdon, Primary Old and New Arithme-
tics; Also Keys to the same; Pixies Fowlers Green
leafs, Appletons and Smileys Arithmetcs; Bull
lions Greek, Latin and English Grammars and
Readers; Bingham's Latin and English Gramnars
full series of McGuey's, Sterlings Goodrichs Will
sons, Sargents and n. c. Readers; full series of
Mitchells and Cornells Biographies; Copy Books I:
Quackenbos and Brookields Composition; all classes
of Speakers Willard and litter, Universal History:
Quackenbos History of the United States; Sewell s
History of Rome; Comstock's and Parker's Philoso-
ply; Webster and Walkers School and Unabridged
NEW PRESBYTERIAN HYMN BOOK.
Just out: also, extensive supply of Methodist
Hymn Books; Bibles; Thornton's and JAWS Family
Prayers &C. ..#
HISTORICAL
Annals of Tennessee; History of the Late War; by
Pollard; Abbot $ Histories: Democracy in America:
Troubles History of England
NOVELS
large selection of the latest and BEST Also cheap
Novels-Dime Novels.
STATIONERY.
The largest and cheapest offered in this market
comprising Note Letter, Foolscap Blotting and lis
sue Paper, from the cheapest the finest American
German and French Envelopes, all sizes, from the
smallest TO the large official plain and coored border
Lead, Slate and indeilible Pencils; Arnold's English
Writing Fluid: Moores Writing Ink in bottles for
School use: Indian Ink; French Paints in boxes
all sizes; Camel Hair Pencils; Cohens, Commercial
Washington, Medallion and Gillot's Nos 49, 303 and
404 Steel Pens
FANCY ARTICLES.
Beehives, Vases, Wallets Cabas Ladies' Communion
ard Roc aTy-nrS fIi.sC Il.
Boxes, Watch Stands, Photograph Albums.
NOTE BOOKS.
Southern Harmony, Christian Minstrels TimbreI
Of Zion Christian Harmony Presbyterian Psalmodst
.armina Saera Songs Of Praise, Sabbath School
Bell. Happy Voices.
Pocket Diaries for 1868. /
ALMANAcS FOR 1853.
: Blum's, Housekeepers and Builders Dentscher |
haender
The above is now offe1ed to the pnblic for their
We sell for Cash. and by SO doing we
ire able to sell low - -.3F[~2 49,
December ,, 1857 .TIDDY BRO, |
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
COOPER SHOP

have removed my Cooper Shop to the one formerly
occupied by Mr Creswell wagon shop, near Mr.
Jamson Blacksmith shop, on the street leading by
the Court House, where would be pleased to see all
those who desire work done in my line. New work
repairing done at short notice. Give me call and
your work shall DE done satisfactorily.
House keepers who want water convened through
their houses by pipes will apply to the undersigned
Oct. II, 1867 GUS SLENDER
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
PUBLIC SALE.

Having been appointed Guardian of W. T. Alexan-
der, the January Term of the County Court. of
Mecklenburg, viii expose to sale Thursday, 9th
inst six eight Horses and Mules, five six good
Mich Cows, and other articles necessary to
tion-the property of said w T. Alexander.
credit of months will be given-sale to take
place at j. Morehead Alexander's.
T. c. NEAL Guardian.
February 3, 1868. 4wpl
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
GROCERIES.
Hammond & Mclaughlin

hammond q mCLduSIlIIu
Have just received large assortment of Groceries,
which they offer for sale at reduced prices. Their
Stock consists in part, of the following articles
Iron Cotton Ties, -H-&e -z.t. 4sa g
40 Sacks prime Rio Coffee, , -s psf. ..e-
80 Barrels Sugar-al grades,
5 Hogsheads Sugar-ycllow,
% Barrels Molasses-assorted grades
3 Hogsheads Molasses-Cuba,
10 Barrels Potomac Shad,
10 Half Barrels Potomac Shad,
10 Quarter Barrels Potomac Shad,
10 Half Family Mackerel,
f 10 Quarter sc :"
40 Kits No. and 2, q"
!. 100 Sacks Liverpool Salt
so Boxes fine English Dairy Cheese,
so Adamantine Candles,
so assorted Stick Candy,
% 6 Layer Raisins,
Fine Lot of Bacon-N. c. and Western,
:. Flour Corn and Corn Meal,
Goldfish and Irish Potatoes,
Hemlock Leather, Iron and Nails-all sizes,
Bale Yarn and Shifting, >e-s-. --
Sauces, Flavoring Extracts, Soda Crackers, &c.
And every other article usually found in Grocery
and Provision Store.
We invite the attention of country merchants and
others to our stock, and solicit examination
HAMMOND & MCLAUGHLIN.
October A. 1867. If a#
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
New Foundry and
M A CHI N E SHOP.
TATEM, ROOKIE & -CULPEPPEp
Dr. CuIc.T MEcII

: FRACTICAL- MECHANICS,
Have opened Foundry, Machine and Blacksmi
Shop, at the old stand of ]. NJ HOWE, where 1bs,
win execute, in the very best style and finish u
work in their line.
They are prepared to make all sorts of CASTINGS
for Steam Engines, Mills, Factories Water Wheel
Cane mills, Farming Implements, and, in fact, eyers
thing pertaining to their business.
Particular attention will be paid to the REPAID
ING Of all kinds of machinery.
All work shall be done in the very best style with
the best material, and at living prices.
All kinds of work for GOLD MINES executed with
skill and dispatch.
Bgn Remember, we are practical workmen and
will warrant all our work. Give us a call.
TATEM, ROOKIE & CULPEPPER,
October Ia. 1867. ---
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
B. KOOPMANN.

Having completed my Winter Stock, now offer to
my friends and patrons in Charlotte and surrounding
country, as handsome and cheap assortment of
Fall and Winter Goods Pc.
can be bought in out Of the city. ..
As usual my stock comprises everything kept in a
first class mercantile house. Of Dress Goods, full
and complete stock Calicoes in every variety and
pattern; Shifting bcached and unbleached Sheet
ings and Pillow casing of all widths; Ticking, &C.
Special attention is called to my extraordinary
fine and extensive stock Of "a
Millinery and Ladies' Goods,
Such as Bonnets, Hats, Feathers, Balmorals, Hoop
skirts English Hosiery Vests &c. Shawls in every
and cluny; Edgings; msertngs; Collars; Handker-
chiefs-altogether embracing assortment such as
is only seldom offered in this city. ..s-..' ...f
Cloaks and Furs, Latest Styles,
Furnishing Goods Trimmings, Fancy Goods and
Notions in endless variety. soy I'd.
Cloths Doeskins Cassimeres, Satinets, Jeans,
Tweeds. Kerseys, in shades, patterns and qualities
to suit any and everybody. Also, heavy stock of
Rock Island Cassmeres and Jeans at Factory prices
CLOTHING CLOTHING!! CLOTHING!!l a
better stock than ever. -....- . 2 .....-t-'
. Boots and Shoes ...-s...
For Ladies' and Misses Mems and Boys wear I
bought and had manufactured for my use such arti-
cles only as | can honestly recommend -8> .-... e
HARDWARE in all its branches, including lot of
double and single barreled Shot Guns, Wittemore s
Cards, Ames' Shovels, Collins Axes, &C., SC.
Groceries, Drugs, Notions &c.
The old and numerous friends of my house know
of course their interest demands them give nue. a call
before purchasing, whilst the public generally can
rest assured that trial at my store will leave them
fully satisfied that and win sell least as low
as the lowest.
WHOLESALERS, who do not wish to be under
sold, win do well to look through my stock .
Oct p, 1867. .--- B. KOOPMANN.