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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-24
ARTICLE Y.
HoMEsTEADs AND EXEMPTIONS.

Sec ]. The personal property of any resident of this
State the value of five hundred dollars to be selected
by such residents shall BE- and is hereby exempted from
sale under execution other hna process OF any court
issued for the collection of any debt.
Sec. 2 Every Homestead and the dwelling and build
ing used Herewith exceeding in value thousand
dollars be selected by the thereof, IN lieu
thereof the option of the any lot in the city,
village with the dwelling and buildings used
thereon, owned and occupied by any resident OF this
State, aud not exceeding the Value OF one thousand
dollars shall be exempted from sale under execution
other final process Obtained on any debt But no pro-
pery shall be exempt from sale for the taxes for pay
ment OF obligations contracted or the purchase OF SAID
premises.
Src g. The Homestead. after the death of the owner
thereof shall be exempt from the payment of any debt
during the minority of his children any of them.
Sec a. The provisions of sections and two of this
article shall be construed to prevent laborers
lien for work done and performed for the person claim
ing such exemption, a mechanics lien for work done
the premises
See ). If the owner of a Homestead die, leaving
widow but children. the same shall be exempt from
the debts of her husband and the rents and profits
thereof shall nur to her benefit during her widow hood
unless she be the owner Of Homestead IN her own
right.
Sec 6. The real and personal property Of any female
in this State acquired before marriage and all property.
real and personal, which she may after marriage be-
in any entitled shall be and remain the
.o- and separate estate and property of such female
and shall not be liable to any debts obligations or en-
gagrmrrts of her husband, and may be devised or be
qurarhed, and, with the written assent of her husband,
conveyed by her as if she were unmarried.
Sec. l. The husband may insure his own life tor
the sole and benefit of his wife aud children,
and in of the death of the husband the amount
thus insured shall be paid over to the wife and chill
dren, the GUARDIAN if under age, for her their
use, tree from all the claims of the representa-
tives of the husband, any of his creditors.
Sec. 8. Nothing contained in the foregoing Sec
ton of this Article shall operate to prevent the own
er of II Homestead from disposiug of the same by
deed, but no deed made by the owner of Homestead
Shall be valid without The voluntary signature and
satent of his wife, signihed on her private examina
ton according to law.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-24
ARTICLE XI.
PUSIsHNENTs, PENAL INSTITUTIONS AND PUBLIC
IT.

PUHIsHMESrs, PENAL INSTITUTIONS PUBLIC
CHARITIES
Sec. l. The following punishments only shall be
known to the laws OF this State, viz: Death, i'm
prisonment with without hard labor, fines, re-
nloval from Offices and qualification hold aud en-
joy any office Of honor, profit under this
State.
Sec. 2. The object of punishments being not only
aud thus prevent crime-murder, arson burglary,
and rape, and those only, may be punishable with
death. If the General Assembly so enact.
Sec. 3 The General Assembly shall at its first
meeting make provision for the erection and con-
duct of ii State prison Penitentiar, some CEN
tral and accessible pout within the Stale.
Sec. 4 The General Assembly may provide for
the erection of Houses Correction where Migrants
and persons guilty of misdemeanors shall be re-
strained anG uSetully employed.
Sec 5. house or houses ofrefuge may be es-
ablished whenever the public interest may require
L. the correction aud instruction of other classes
OF offenders
Sec g. 1t shall be required by competent legisla-
ton that the structure and superintendent of penal
institutions of the Stale, the county jas, and city
police prisons, the health and comfort of the
prisoners, aud that male and female prisoners be
never confined in the same room or cell.
Sec Benefcent provisions for the poor, the
unfortunate and orphans being one of the first du-
ties of civilized and christian State, the Cen
eral Assembly shall its first session. appoint and
define the duties of Board of Public Charities, to
whom shall be entrusted the supervision of all char
liable and penal State institutions, and who shall
annually report to the Governor upon their con-
ditions with suggestions for their improvement.
Sec q There shall also soon us racticable,
be devised by the State for the establish
of more orphan houses, where destitute
orphans may be cared for educated and taught some
business trade.
Sec. g. 1t shall be the duty of the Legislature,
soon practicable, to devise means for the educa-
ton of idiots and inebrates.
Sec. 10 The General Assembly shall provide that
all the deaf mutes the blind and the insane of the
State shall be cared for the charge oe the State.
Sec. II. Il shall be steadily kept in view by the
Legislature and the Board of Public Charities that
all penal and charitable institutions should be made
nearly self supporting as is consistent with the
purposes of their creation
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ARTICLE XII.

Sec. :. All able-bodied male citizens of the State
OF North Carolina between the ages of twenty one
and forty years, who citizens of the United
States shall be liable to duty in the Militia; Provi-
died. That all persons who may be averse to bearing
from religious scruples, shall be exempt there
from.
Sec 2. The General Assembly shall provide for
the organizing, aiming, equpping aud discipline of
TO active service.
See. 3. The Governor shall be Communicative
Chief, and have power TO call out the Militia,
ecute the law, suppress riots instruction and
repel invasion.
Sec i. The General Assembly shall have power
10 make such exemptions may be deemed neces-
fary and to enact law that may be expedien for the
government of the Militia
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-24
The Convention.

The Convention adjourned Tuesday last, the
18th inst, subject to the call Of the President
majority of the members.
We publish this week, the Constitution and some
of the Ordinances adopted by the Convention, and
will hereafter publish all the Ordinances.
The following resolution passed by the Con-
vention just before adjournment:
Resolred, That it is the sense of this Convention
that intermarriages and illegal interviews between
the should be discontinued and the interest and
happiness of the two would be best promoted by
the establishment of separate schools.
The election the Constitution and for State Off
GERS appointed to be held on the 21s:, 22d and
23d of April.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-24
To Farmers Of North Carolina

The subscriber calls your attention to a Fer
ilizer prepared by the Lodi Manufacturing Co made
from Night Soil, Blood, Bones and Ofal OF New York
City called
DOUBLE REFINED POUDRETTE,
Which is entirely different article from the COM
mon Poudrette made in former years. 1t is double
the strength Of the old kind fine -four, free from
coarse impurities, and is strong and effective az
any super-phosphate in market, although sold for
only S25 per ton--freght from New York added.
This article has only been used one season, SHIT its
effects have astOnished every one who have tried IT,
and the Company confidently assert that used in
quantities half large was formerly used Of the
common Poudrette, that it will net only double the
CROP but ripen it from days to two weeks earlier
This makes it by far the cheapest and most pre-
ferabIe manure in market.
For pamphlet and further information apply 70
@. GRAHAM,
pres't of Farmers and Mechanics Association Store,
March l6, 1868 I'm Charlotte, y. G.
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INSURE YOUR PROPERTY
Prompt and Reliable Companies

The Enterprise Insurance Company of Cincinnati,
Ohio with capital of million dollars, made last
year S235, 900, after paying over 100000 losses
during the year. 1t has now assets amounting to
81 235 900. and security by State law S2,oO0,0Oo.
This security consists in the Stockholders being liable
for double the amount of their stock.
This Company is always prompt in the adjustment
of losses and the rates as low as those of any
good Company Call the undersigned at City
Bank of Charlotte.
March %, 1858. A. g. BRENlZER-
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New Advertisements.

Cotton Seed Wanted Bryce Co.
Receivers Notice. Dowd, Receiver.
New Goods-Brem, Brown Co.
Reduction in Price Of Guano-Hutchison, Burroughs
Il Co.
FiIly Strayed-W Morris
Corn aud Bacon-Stenhouse, Macauay & Co.
Fresh Arrivals-B NJ Presson.
Boots and Shoes-B r Smith Co.
Singers Family Sewing Machine-C II Query, Ag't.
Groceries, Kuck & Co.
Administrators Eotiee-T Kerns and A Ransom.
Notice. G Potts.
First National Bank of Charlotte.
Insure your Properfy-A G Brenizer.
Candidate for Solicitor-Wm Byrum.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-24
State Elections.
GdstOn.-M II Hand.
CabQrrus.-V Stirewalt.

The election in this State has been fixed for the
21st, 22d and Odd of April On those days the vote
will be taken the Constitution and for State Officers
The election in South Carolina occurs on the 18TH
10Th and 10th of April. Gen. Candy has ordered that
the Registration Books be re-opened in South Caro-
lima IA days before the election. The same will be
done in North Carolina
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-24
SALE OF CITY PROPERTY.

On Wednesday morning, March 25th, at / o'clock,
I will sell all my property known the Edward
Terres property, consisting Of House and Lot, and
Four Vacant Lots The House contains 6 Rooms
On the premises there excellent Well Of Water.
Well House ard Stable. Possession given in ten
days after sale. For particulars inquire of J. L.
Terres S. 4. Harris Terms of sale, Cash
Mrs. CHARLOTTE TERRES.
March 16, 1868 Nv
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City Bank of Charlotte,

Grade Street, Springs Building)
Furnishes Exchange New York, Boston, Baltimore
and other Cities in any amount to all persons, with
out charge. A q. BRENIZER,
March lG 1868. Cashier
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-24
The New Constitution.

The reader will see that the new Constitution oc-
eupies so much of our space that We have room for
but little other matter. The people have the
Constitution in full before them--they can read it
and form their coneusions-each one is entitled
to his opinion. We have heretofore expressed
our opinion at length about the matter and we deem
it unnecessary to repeat it at this time.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-24

EGy" The circulation of our paper having increas-
ed SO rapidly recently, unable to supply back
week to print number of sheets with only the
ter of inside form them to supply the demand.
Our readers who want to preserve full copy of
the Constitution, had better save this copy of
the Democrat.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-24
ARTICLE XIII.
AAENDM ENTS.

Sec. l. No Convention of the people shall be CAL
led by the General Assembly unless by the concur
of two thirds of all the members of each House
of the General Assembly.
Sec. 2. No part of the Constitution of this
State shall be altered unless bill to alter the
shall have been read three times in each House of
the General Assembly and agreed to by three ifths
OF the whole number of members of each House,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-24
North Carolina Land Agency.

Having made arrangements by which can readily
bring to the notice of Northern and European CAPT.
talsts Agricultural and Mineral resources, in
wife parties having such property for sale TO address
me at Rcdsvillc, y. G.
Reference is made to the public generally Of
the State.
March Is, 1868. d. W. COURTS.
Havingbcen appointed gent by Mr. Courts, parties
having Lands for sale either in this section of the
State or in South Carolina will please address
Charlotte, n. e. s. w. DAVIS
Charlotte y. c., March %, 1868
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Singers New Family
EWING M AC III I N Z !,

and preparation, regardless of time, labor,
and expense,
Is now presented to the public as the BEST SEW
ING MACHINE extant, being SIMPLE, compact and
beautiful. 1t does a range and VARIETY of work
never before attempted by single Machine.
Its Attachments for Hemming,
Eraiding Cording, Tucking,
Quilting, Filling Trimming Binding, &C.
Are novel and practical and have been invented and
adjusted especially for this Machine.
ne. The public are requested to call and examine
the Machine and samples of work.
c. VI QUERY,
Agent of Singer Manufacturing Co.,
And dealer in Millinery and Dry Goods,
March o. 1868 Sd door from Springs corner
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-24

LAND AGENcY.-It will be seen by a card in this
issue, that Stephen W Davis, ESQ, is agent this
place for Hon. D. W. Courts to attend to the sale of
land. Persons who may desire to secure the SER
vices of Mr. Courts in selling their land, will do well
to call on Mr. Davis at his office opposite Carson &
Grier'S Store
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-24
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CITY TAXES.

All persons residing in the City of Charlotte
owning taxable property, doing business therein
the first day of February, 1868, hereby noti-
fed to make return Of their taxable property polls
merchandise other subjects made taxable by tho
City, before the last day of March, 1868.
Parties failing to make returns within the time spec-
fed will be liable to double tax. Returns will be
received at Deweys Bank, between the hours of 10
a. m. and > p m. TIlOS. w. DEWEY,
March 16, 1868 4w City Clerk
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Administrators Notice.

Having taken out Special Letters of Admnstra
ton the Estate of Thomas NJ kerns, deed, notice
is hereby given to all persons indebted to said estate
to make immediate settlement, and persons having
claims against the same must present them within
the time prescribed by law, or this notice will be
pleaded in bar of their recovery. I. J. kERNS,
A. RANSOM,
March %, 1868 Administrators.
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Further Notice.

On Thursday, the 9th day of April, we will sell at
the late residence of Thomas NJ kerns the personal
property belonging to said deceased, consisting Of
Cattle, Sheep, Hogs, Cotton, Corn, Oats, &c.
Terms made known Oh day Of SALE
T. j. KERNs,
A. RANSOM,
March %. 1868 2wpd Administrators.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-24
MARRIED..

In this City, the 10Th instant, by the Rev A.
W. Miller Mr. J. A. Elliott to Miss Corinne NJ Sadler,
and MIR W. W. Boyd Of Atlanta, Ga to Miss Jennie
Sadler-daughers of Maj. J. A Sader.
In CASTOR county, the 10th inst, Capt J " Will
of New York, to Miss Z l. Rumfelt
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REDUCED TO SO OOi!

We have been authorized reduce the price of the
SOLUBLE PACIFIC GUANO TO Seventy Dollars per
ton cash, and Eighty Dollars on time with note and
two approved securities. Quite large number Of
our best farmers have already sent in their orders
One price to all.
We will sell limited quantity of Baugh's Raw
Bone Phosphate at regular price, half cash and half
note, with approved security.
Genuine Peruvian Guanoi
Thirty-fve tons received direct from Agent Of con-
signers of Peruvian Government.
Fifty Barrels of Land Plaster, now in store and for
sale cheap HUTCHINSON, BURROUGHS co.
March %, 1865
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-24
ANOTHER NEW STORE.

Nom L RR AY, DAVIS & CO.,
Have opened Grocery Store in Bryces Build
ing, and invite attention to their
Stock of Groceries.
They keep supply Of everything usually found in
Grocery Store and wanted by farmers, such -
Sugar, Coffee, Salt and Iron,
Cotton Yarn, Molasses, Fish,
Shoyels, Spades, Forks, &C..
Crockery and Wooden Ware,
Irish Potatoes, Meal and Corn.
Purchasers are requested to call and examine THE
stock and prices.
FAY Produce will be bought taken in exchange
for Groceries, received consignment for SALE
Particular attention will be paid to the sale of Cotton
Corn, Flour, &c, that may be sent to
J. w. MCMURRAY,
March Is, 1868. J. n. DAVIS co.
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Land Assessors.

We are requested to say that there win be meet
ing OF the Land Assessors of Mecklenburg County at
the Court House on Saturday next, at IL o'clock.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-24
HIDES WANTED.

We will pay the highest price for Green and DRY
Hides. BOYD MOODY.
March Is, 1868 I'm
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MSWe are authorized to announce
WILLIAM P. BYNUM of Lincoln, as a Candidate
for Solicitor of the 9th Judicial Circuit.
March %, 1868.
STRAYED.

From the subscriber the 10th inst 10 miles east
of Charlotte Sorrel FILLY, 3years old this spring
with small blaze in her face-no other marks re-
membered. Any information concerning her will
be thankfully received, any taking up said
Filly and informing returning her to me will be
literally rewarded
March %, 1867 2w. W C. NORRIS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-24
Flour and Potatoes.

80 Sacks extra Family Flour,
10 Barrels fine Irish Potatoes for planting.
s. GROSE cos.
March l6 1865
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NOTICE..

Depredations by hunters having been committed
on my premises, causing me great Inconvenience
hereby forewarn all persons against hunting fish
ing on my land without my permission, as the law
will, in every of violation, be strictly enforced.
j. G. POTTS.
Steel Creek, March %, 1868 I'm
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RECEIVERS NOTICE.

Having been appointed Receiver of the assets OF
the late Firm of FULLlNGS & SPRINGS, all per-
indebted to the said Firm hereby notified to
make payment to the undersigned
e. DOWD, Receiver.
March %, 1868 Wv
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FERT1L1zERs.-See the advertisement of Hutchinson,
Burroughs & Co., offering Fertilizers at reduced
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NEW GOODS.

We receiving our stock of Spring and
Summer Goods.
March D. 1868 BREM, BROWN & co.
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GROCERIES.

Just received a supply Of Groceries of all
sorts by
March % 1868. J. KUCK & co.
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FRESH ARRIVAL

Of Groceries, of every description, at
March %, 1868. b. NJ. PRESSON
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MOlaSSeS.

large lot Of choice Moasses, just received and
for sale by the barrel or gallon.
March is, 1868. INSECT & MAXWELL.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-24

The DAILY TINES Mr. R. P. Warning has again
started the Daily Times in this City-the first num-
Der, after several months suspension, being issued
last Thursday morning. We hope the Editor may
realize his most sangune expectations and meet with
abundant pecuniary success
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-24
First National Bank of Charlotte

CHIRLOTTE, n. @
Office IN Granite Ro,r, 4h door from the corner.
OFFICERS.
Il. Y. MeAden, President. NJ P. Pegram, Cashier.
s. L. Riddle, Teller.
BOARD DIRECTORS.
McAden, Ii Brem, VIM Myers
Oates, VIM Johnston, S A Cohen,
John Wilkes.
Deals in Bills of Exchange, Sight Drafts Gold and
Silver Coin, and Government and other Securities
March %, 1868
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-24
Public Speaking.

Gov. Holden and Hon. Thos. Settle spoke in this
city Tuesday last Being DESTROYS of hearing
Gov. Holden's Speech went to the place of gath
ering for that purpose, but obliged to leave be
fore the speaking commenced. The audience a
pretty large one, and among those present we saw
several of best and most respected citizens from
country and town. Not having heard the speeches
unable to speak positively of their character,
but told that Gov Holdens remarks were
more conservative than expected Mr. Settles
remarks said to have been the extreme order.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

ARREST OF JUDGE E. Ii. DURELL AT NEW YORK
The New Orleans Bee has been informed on what it
considers good authority, that Z. Fl. Durel, Judge of
the United States district court for Louisiana
rested in New York. few days since, and held in
inenent for some hours, at the instance Of an ndi-
Tidual from Boston, who has reason to complain
of Judge Dure in his Official capacity The arrest
was made at the breakfast table of the Fifth Avenue
Hotel, the Judge being in company with Mr.. J. P.
Sullivan, Of New Orleans, vino procured bail in the
sum Of fifty thousand dollars, after which the prisoner
was released The Bee did not learn the facts on
which the arrest based, but the large bond indi
Gates that the crime charged against him is Of grave
character. - - ~ ~ -
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,CoTFos TAX We have two or three occasions
before this spoke'of the removal Of the tax from all
cotton raised IN ise8 but there seems to be an impress
siQn IN The country With some people, that the law
does net 60 into effect until after this wear We again
state that any cotton raised this wear is not subject to
the tax OF to and hall cents and that be taken
TO any markssas any time without regard the reve
rue district in which It raised. The revenue off,
GERS hare nothing to do With cotton raised this year
Rs That raised previous to sss is subject to the tax
ana an attempt to evade it viii subject the cotton to
e"hhseaaon- Owing % the diEisien Of the revenue
sssness in Texas last year much cotton was dzerted
Aeoa ths point that would otherwise have coue hare
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

ANOTHER RADICAL BLuNpER.-It iswelI known tHa'
under tie old constitution the Legislature OF SCUM
Carolina elected the presidential electors instead 0
the people. The cQrpet-baggers who framed the new
constitution denounced that AZ horrible and took par
tcuIar pains to insert the following in their consHa
ton That presidential electors shall be elected oY
the people," Nor, that the Radical scheme is for the
carpetbag legislatures to elect the electors, the pR
scrupulouss sohemers of South Carolina find that they
have gone too far in their zeal for the good Oh Their
Marty
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

Ben. Butler A GAsnlpArE.-Tl1e rcdoubnale Ben
Butler has again announced himself as candidaet0
represent his district in Congress, It is said thaa
powerful Influence viii be brought to bear not on9
prevent his election, but prevent his uominaonb'
the Radical contention. Gen. Wsn. se|!ouler, con-
servative Republican, and man Of considerable aOI'
ity, will be hisoEponent. We venture to say that
Butler will be returned with his course fully endorsed
BY the fanatics he represents. would be difficult
and a litter representative even in old Nieks d0m'n'
ions.
The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-08-26

DoaEsT.C ICE.--ghe ice snatufactory in this city,
Ender the immediate supervision Of Capt. Em. Rob
soa is again in full blast turning out any quantity of
superior ice. The machines have been put in complete
order by mechanics who understand their business,
and It is confidently believed that we will hear no
more about the "ice works not Working The sam
pie sent yesterday morning of letter quality
than formerly got from the machine. All orders
promptly Billed Ut the ice works, on Gross bayou.