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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-29
The Political Power of Women.

BY the last reform bill In England every man
possessing certain specified qualifications can
| vote. A previous act of Parliament contains
these words: Gin all acts words importing the
masculine gender shall be deemed and taken to
include females" Upon this clause the women
of England are planting the fulcrum of the lever
by which to raise themselves tc political power.
| Undoubtedly they have the right to vote, as the
matter now stands; and they win certainly at
tempt it in portions of England. We suppose,
| however, that the next Parliament will forever
estop their claims to the suffrage in future;
though for the next election the women can ex-
ercise it to their hearts content
A curious thing would it be, had women the
! right to vote. The candidates would not dare
to say or do anything that would possibly COM
| promise them with the darlings of the earth.
They would have to praise chignons, bustles,
kildee CATERS, and the ID knows what defor-
mites the "far' sex may adopt in order to en-
| trap the "vile" sex. For those that have en-
| trapped them, another line of argument would
be adopted; the candidates would have to go
round with their pockets stuffed with sugar
plums and doll babies, and in close contest
would have to 60 as high as yelocipedes and
hobby-horses.
Women have enough now to do with elections
In too many instances in politics, well as in
cIoe, gray IudIS 10 eic Dcltci
horse'-a fact of which our candidates in this
country have been ever perfectly aware. ''Old
Harry" knew it WELL He was great with the
women. Somehow or other, he managed to get
| them on his side.all over the Union, and when
James K. Polk beat him, many were the bright
eyes red with tears for the defeat of their great
| champion.
| Andrew johnson owed his political elevation
in great degree to his knowing how to manage
| the women On one occasion his Wing oppo-
nent was going round the district with his
pockets filed with cakes. He went to voters
house and talked with the cold man." took the
young ones on his knee, and was stuffing the
constituent with Wing doctrine and his children
with gingerbread. In the course of the conver-
sation he mentioned Andy's name. "Oh," said
the man, .'Andy's out there in the lot, helping
the 'old woman to milk the cow" The candi-
date peeped through the window, and there was
Andy, milking away, pail in hand! The Whig
| left, knowing that there was no chance for him
| in that house.
| If the women, then, have so much influence
now, being the power upon the throne-the
hearts of their husbands-all who have any re-
gard to Anglo-Saxon liberty must refuse to give
them any more; for if women have the right Of
suffrage, every one will then have two votes, her
own and that of her husband, and the men will
be forever sold into bondage to the fair despot-
esses, and there will be an end to all the freedom
which the poor men are now supposed to possess.
| -Neyfolk Journud
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-29
Dissolution of Copartnership.

WISWALL & TIDDY hereby give notice that the
copartnership existing between them, for the manu-
facture of Paper, has this day been dissolved by
mutual consent.
WILLIAM TIDDY will continue the business at
the old MILL and settle the affairs of the Company.
A. G. WISWALL,
WM. TIDDY.
Lincolnton, n. c., Aug. %, 1868
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-29
Bg" The Richmond Wing says ::

at has reached us in very direct way that
Mr. Seymour has expressed the opinion that a
certain speech falsely reported, we beieve) of a
distinguished southerner cost the Democratic
party of the North 100000 votes. Better not
say anything than use language that only exas-
perates and strengthens our enemies"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-29
Wall Papering,
Concord Mills,

Having opened House in Charlotte, near the
Post Office, for the sale of our manufactured
goods we invite the attention of merchants and
others to our YARNS. SHEETINGS, SHIRTINGS,
OSNABERGS CARPET CHAIN, STOCKING
YARNS. &C., sc.
s4% Cotton taken in exchange for Goods. We
sell low for Cash. d..
]. MCDONALD & SONS,
August - 1867. Concord n. c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-29
The BANKRUPT Law.

The Fifty Per Cent clause in the Bankrupt Law
has been suspended till 1st January 1863 that all
insolvent persons owing $500 may take the
benefit of the law, first, without reference to
the value of their estates.
The undersigned will keep constantly on hand all
the necessary blanks forms, sc and one or both of
them may always be found during business hours at
their office in Charlotte.
VANCE & DOWD,
Aug. "a, 1868 I'm Attorneys at Law
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-29
Railroad Stock for Sale.

As Administrator ef Thos. Spratt, decd, will
offer for SALE at Lneolnton on Monday Of Superior
Court next four Shares of Stock in the Wlm., Char
& Ruth Railroad Co. Terms made known on day
of sale. j. N BlGGERSTAFF,
Sent II 1868 3wpd Administrator.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-29
Dividing the Fees.

A good story is told of reverend gentleman
to whom farmer complained that ministers
earned money much easier than he did.
Now" said the farmer, ''when you are called
upon to marry a couple, you never expect less
sum than So, and you sometimes have $10-this
only for few minutes service"
''Poohp' replied the Doctor, ''I would agree
to give you half my next marriage fee for bushel
of potatoes"
Very WE'LL said the farmer, 'Ill take your
offer and send you the potatoes"
few days afterward the clergyman was called
on to splice bving couple at D, place
about four miles from where he lived
When the ceremony was over the bridegroom
said to the worthy minister:
''Well parson, s'pose [ must fork over some
thing for your trouble. What say you to taking
one of my terrier pups? The best breed [ tell
you in the country. Shocking nice to have in
the barn. Worth full SIS, and suppose figure
or two would do for the splice eh?"
The Doctor took the pup with joy. The
joke was too good; he fastened to the farmer,
saying;
Nov, friend, here is my fee; how shall we di-
vide it,"
The farmer relshed the joke so well that he
increased the potatoes to half dozen bushels.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-29
Forms of Civil and Criminal Process.

bas@ The undersigned are also preparing, under
the direction of member of the Raleigh Bar, a
Digest Of all the Laws concerning County Officers,
with a complete Set of Forms, adapted to the new
order of things. This book, of some 100 pages will
be published as soon as the final report of the Com
missioners appointed to revise the Code has been
adopted by the General Assembly The plan and
scope of the proposed book will be further laid be-
fore the public at carly day
NICHOLS s. GORMAN,
Raleigh, Sept. I, 1865. Publishers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-29
Receiving daily at S. Grose & Cos,

select stock of Groceries recently purchased whicl
we offer very low. Call and examine our Goods be
fore you purchase. S. GROSE CO,
Trade Street, nearly opposite the Post Office
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-29

sw Artemus Ward had an adventure in
Boston once, which resulted as follows
l returned in the hoss cart part way. A
pooty girl in spectacles sot near me, tein young
man how much he reminded her ola young man
she knew in Waltham. Pooty soon the young
man got out and smiling in a seductive manner
| said to the girl in specs: -
Don't remind you of some one you used to
know?'
Yes" she said, 'you do remind me of one
man, but he was sent to the penitentiary, fol
stealing barrel of mackeral; he died there, so
copclood you amt him"
didn't pursoo the conversation.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-29

Ladies who have disposition to punish their
husbands, should reeollect that little warm
sunshine will melt an icicle sooner than North
east gale.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-29

IF you are looking at picture, you try to give
it the advantage of good light. Be as courte-
Gus to your fellow-creatures as you are to a
picture.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-29

Col Moore, veteran physician of the old
Dominion, enjoyed great personal popularity on
account of affabilty of manner; and of course
could always carry big vote whenever he was
up for Office. He generally spoke to everybody
he met, and usually succeeded in convincing
people that he knew them well. He met his
match one morning however, when on meeting
a countryman, he shook hands heartily with him,
and commenced:
"Why, how do you do, ,thir; I thee you thill
ride your fine old gray, thir."
"No, sir, this horse is one that borrowed
this morning"
''Oh! ah ! well, thir how are the old gentle
man and lady?"
any parents have been dead about 3 years, sir p
"But how ith your wife, thir, and the chill
dren ?"
II am an unmarried man: sir
'Thure enough. Do you thill live on the old
farm?"
mo, sir; I have just arrived from Ohio, where
| was born" s--
"Well, thir, gcth don't know you, after all
Good morning, thir." --
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-29
Important to Magistrates, Clerks
SheriffS and Others.

The undersigned have in press, and will soon is
sue, complete and full
ANALYSIS OF THE LAWS,
Under the Code of Civil Procedure, passed by the
General Assembly relating to the duties of justices
of the Peace Sherifs, Clerks of Court, and other
County Officers. together with the Constitution of the
State a list of the Counties divided into Judicial
Districts, the time of holding Courts IN the several
Counties, the of the Judges and Solicitors of
each Circuit the of the Clerk of the Superior
Court, Register of Deeds, Sheriff.. County Commits
sioners Treasurer and Coroner for each County
This pamphlet will also contain the Fees allowed by
the law to the several officers with some of the
most necessary
Forms of Civil and Criminal Process.
The work will contain about l50apages, and will
be a most valuable book of reference for County
officers.
Sent by mail to any Post Office in the State, post
age paid, for 81 Per copy. Address
NICHOLS & GORMAN,
Book and job Printers, Raleigh, n. C..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-29
Hams and SYrup.

choice lot of Sugar Cured Hams and Maryland
Golden Syrup and New Orleans {new crop Syrup,
at s. GROSE & cos.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-29
CHARLOTTE HOTEL,
CHARLOTTE, n. &.

CHARLOTTE, ". T..
This first class and well known House, formerly
kept by Maj. }. b. KERR, having been recently re-
nared and refurnished in every department, is now
open and ready to receive guests.
The Table is unsurpassed, and in point of conve-
rieoce and comfort the House is not exceled by any
in the City. '" '" HABT.
February II, 1868. Proprietor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-29
REMOVAL.

We have removed our stock of Groceries to that
new and handsome Corner Store ..Grays Building,
Corner Trade and Church Street, nearly opposite
the Court House, where, in addition to our choice
stock of Family Groceries now hand we Will be
receiving in few days very large and carefully
selected stock of good
Family Groceries,
To which we most respectfully invite the inspection
of all our old and as many customers as may be
pleased to call on .
We will make it to your interest to give call
before purchasing.
Sept. IA, 1868 W. ". GRlEk co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-29

S. RUFUS JOHNSTON, having purchased The en-
tire interest of J. A. Elliott in the City Book Store,
will continue the business in his name; and in
extending many thanks for such liberal portion of
patronage he will take great pleasure in serving all
who may favor him with call in future
Sept IA, 1868. S. RUFUS JOHNSTON.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-29

NEW ARRIVALS
At J. Kuck & Co.'S Grocery Store.
5000 POUNDS sacoNl oE NoUSrA1N
1000 Pounds Baltimore Bacon,
% Sacks of Rio Coffee.
so Sacks Salt. common to fine,
so Boxes of superior Star Candles,
Tierces of Sugar Cured Hams,
% Barrels of Sugar. all grades
10 Hogsheads of Molasses,
10 Barrels of Syrup
March 80, 1868 At J. KUCK s cos.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-29
The CITY Bank of Charlotte

SOlcits the Accounts of business and Others an
promises satisfaction.
July &, 1868. W. A. WILLIAMS, Cashier.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-29
REMOVAL! REMOVAL!!
I'm portant tice.
TT N d IT E T ID g
III NJ PHI r. L PS


Has the honor to inform his friends and the public
that account of enlargement in his business he
has found it necessary to remove from his old stand
opposite the Court House, and that he be
found at the handsome and commodious
STOREROOM ON TRiDE STREET,
Next to STENHOUSE, MACAULAY & CO., where
he will be pleased to receive his old friends ensuring
them the same attention and treatment they have
always received at his old quarters. His stock of
SPRING AND SUMNER GOODS in store will
compare fayorably with any in this any Southern
City, and will be sold at
Considerably Reduced Figures
In order to make room for bis Fall stock.
A full assortment of Dry Goods and Domestics,
Dress Goods and White { IDS, Clothing, Cassimeres
and Jeans.
we'll assorted stick of MILLINERY in all its
branches.
Groceries, Hats, Boots and Shoes,
Notions, Hardware, sc &c.
HsA Remember the place.
II. NJ PHELPS,
next to Stenhouse, Macaulay Cos,
At the stand formerly occupied by the Farmers &
Mechanics Association.
Wall Papering.
Just received 900 pieces of Wall Papering. Also,
100 pieces Bordering Paper, 200 pair Window Cur
tains 100 Fire Screens, &c, for sale at New York
prices. IL. NJ PHELPS.
August 10, 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-29
Wanted.

500 Bushels Of ONIONS, at
Sept. I, 1868. s. GROSE & CO..
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DISSOLUTION.

The firm of JOHNSTON & ELLIOTT is this day
dissolved by mutual consent All claims against the
firm viii be settled by S. r. Johnston.
S. r. JOHNSTON
Sept H. 1868 j. A. ELICIT.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-29

CHEERFUL.-Ladies who are addicted to CHG
mons, and there are few that are not, will be
deeply, if not delightfully."- interested in knowing
whence their adventurous hair comes. Until
recently in Europe, the flowing tresses of the
poorer classes were laid under tribute to adorn
and beautify their wealthy sisters Many poor
girl sold her crowning glory to buy a meal.
This source of supply seems to be exhausted,
however, and dealers in human hair have resort
ed to more doubtful means to meet the demand
In the hospitals of Europe the hair of corpses is
cut off and sold to those who retail it at home or
export it to this country for the benefit of our
bellies
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-29
Bank Money.

The hi CHEST market price paid for old Bank Notes
and orders for the solicited, at the City Bank
of Charlotte. ". \. WILLIAMS,
July 6, 1868. Cashier
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-29
Fresh Rice.

Fresh Rice.
Prime Carolina Rice at
July -, 1868. NlSBET MANWELL'S.
Sugar,
All grades, at NlSBET MAXWELL'S.
July -, 1868.
Preserves.
fresh lot of Ginger Preserves at
July y, 1868. N1SBET l. MiXWELLS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-29
Family Groceries,

Blank WritS,
New Form printed to order at this Office.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-09-29
BOOTS AND SHOES.

(The first Shoe House Jcto,c the First National Bank,
Has jus. received one of the largest stocks of
Boots and Shoes, Leather,
SHOE-FINDINGS, Betting, &C.,
Ever brought this market and which will be sold
low any house in the South.
His goods warranted as represented. Prices
will he made to suit purchasers.
Rsg~ Call at Meachams Shoe Store, just below
the enew Bank Building and examine goods and prices.
Sept. 4 1868.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-12-04

MEETING OF TIE New BOARD OF THE
CHESAPEAKE AND Ono RAILRoAD.--The
new Board of Directors of the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railroad met at the company's Of
fee on yesterday morning. There were
present General Williams c. Wickham, II.
l.. Kent, Fl G. Cabell, Franklin stearns,
Charles e. Workman, General John E Null
ford, DR.. Alexander Sharp, John Wood, Jr.,
j. e. Paxton, John S. Witcher, Fl. Par
sons, John Slack, Jr. Messrs A. R. Hum
phreys, General Echols, and DR.. Hunter
were absent
Preliminary measures were adopted look
ing to vigorous prosecution of the great
work entrusted to their care Contracts al
ready entered into will be carried out, and
the work now in progress beyond Coving-
ton will be urged forward with energy.
The directors are confident of fully meeting
the public expectation of an early compile
ton Of the line to the Ohio river
Prior to the meeting of the Board, Colo
mel Fontaine met General Wickham in the
office of the company, and formally turned
over the road to the new President Colo
mel Foatainc assured the President and
Board of Directors of his willingness to furn-
ish them at any time all the information in
his possession which might be of service to
them
The rumors current in regard to contem-
plated sweeping changes amongst the Off
Gals of the road we believe to be without
foundation -Dispatch.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1868-12-04
SPECIAL KILOGRAMS.
TO VINDICATOR.
Received Dec. 3rd, $50 A. Nj.

COLUMBUS, S C.---Geo. w. Williams, a
prominent member of the Columbia Bar,
died, suddenly, at mis- hotel this morning.
RICHMOND. The State Journal, yesterday
evening, says, on authority second only to
official announcements, that the Stay Law will
not be extended in Virginia.
Charles OConner arrived yesterday eve
ming to participate in the argument, to day,
on the. motion to quash the Indictment
against Jefferson Davis
MONTGOMERY, ALA.-The House repeal
ed all laws prohibiting intermarriage between
whites and blacks.
MOBILE, ALA.-Miss Evans, authoress OF
Beulah, was married hast night to the Pres
ident of the Mobile and Montgomery Rail
road.
WASHINGTON, D. C.--The Union Pacific
Railroad Commissioners report that it will
take six millions to complete work already
paid for by the Government as completed,
Bogus Department reports are out In
that Of Revenue Department there is a mis-
| take of sixty millions in one item.
Gen. Grant goes to Chicago to the army
reunion on the 10th inst.
Gen. Custer attacked Cheyenne Indians,
killing $50 and capturing 1000 horses. u.
S. Troops lost Cpat. Lewis Hamilton, killed;
Col. Barnitz, wounded and 10 soldiers
killed
New YoRK-Good grades of Flour de-
clining.
BALTIMORE Flour firm and active and
corn dull.
WASHINGTON, December 1.-Grant's Off
cial majority in California is only 105.
New York, December $500, 900 of
government gold was sold to-day at IS
l-10th per cent premium.
The following Special Telegram was re-
ceived on Saturday night last, at l o'clock !:
RICHMOND, VA, Nov 2Sth. DR.. Arthur
E. Petticolas, Superintendent of the Eastern
Lunatic Asylum, at Williamsburg, Va,
committed suicide there at / o'clock this
morning, by leaping from window of the
Asylum. His brains were dashed out on
the bricks below His mind had been de-
ranged for sometime past.
Gen. W. G. Wickham was elected Pres
ident of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad by
a large majority.
D1REcroRs.--H. C. Cabell, F. stearns, H
L. Kent, J. S. Milford, A. S. Sharp, G. E..
Workman, Richmond; Jno. Wood, Jr., AL
bemarle ; John Echols, Stanton; j. G..
Paxton, Rockbridge; DR.. John G.. Hun
ter, Greepbrier, West Va; Alexander R.
Humphreys, Monroe, West Va. John
Slack, DR., Kanawha, West Va. ]; H. G.
Parsons, Putnam, West Va. +; John S
Witcher, Lincoln, West Va.
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Case OF Ex- President Davis.
IMPORTANT ACTION OF HIS COUNSEL.

ss. IMPORTANT ACTION OF HIS COUNSEL.
James Lyons, Esq, and Judge Ould, Of
the counsel of Ex-President Davis, submit
ted motion yesterday to Chief Justice
Chase, in the United States Circuit court,
to quash the indictments in the case of Mr..
Davis, on the following affidavit:
In the Circuit Court Of the United States
for the District of Virginia e.a4
The United States es Jefferson Dauis
Indictment for treason in having engaged
in instruction and rebellion against the
United States, and for giving aid and COM
fort to the enemies thereof.
On this, the thirtieth day of November,
1868, Robert Ould personally appeared in
open court, and being sworn, made oath that
the defendant, Jefferson Davis, was, in the
year 1916, and previous to the alleged COM
mission of the offences set forth and charged
iu the said Indictment, member OF the Uni
ted States Congress, to wit: A member OF
the House of Representatives Of the United
States from the State Of Mississippi In SAID
Congress, and as such, the said Jefferson
Davis did, on the eighth day Of December,
1916, take an oath to support the Constltu-
ton of the United States.
The ground ON which the application to
quash the indictments against Dir. DAVIS,
under this affidavit, was, that the only leg
islation on the subject as that contained IN
the third section of the fourteenth article OF
the constitution, known as the constitutional
amendment, and the only penalty announc-
ed in that section was the deprivation Of the
right to hold office Mr.. Davis did not hold,
and did not seek to hold Office, and for this
reason his counsel moved to quash the indict-
ment against him.
The district attorney moved to postpone
the consideration of this question until after
the rising Of the Supreme court in Washing
ton.
Judge Ould objected, on the ground that
if the Indictment were quashed, the labor
and trouble Of preparing for the trial OF a
case of such great Importance would be say
ed, not only to the counsel for the accused
but to that for the government.
The Chief Justice sustained Judge Ould
in his objection to postponement, and fixed
Thursday next as the day on which he would
hear the argument
WASHINGTON, December 1.-Richard II
Dana, of Boston, will represent the govern
ment in the argument Of the motion to quash
the proceedings against Jefferson Davis.