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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03
" The Land we Love,

THIS Magazine for March has been laid on our
table As usual it is well filed with interesting
matter.
We copy the following notice from the number be-
fore us:
The Undersigned has purchased the interest of
'AS. T. IRWIN and Capt. J. Il. Morrison and has be-
come sole proprietor of this Magazine He trusts that
ms oil army friends will rally his support that all
tue onfecrate soldiers who wish the truth of South
'Fh hIs'ory to be indicated, will see the necessity of
supporting the only magazine devoted TO that object
t INA, the noble men OF the North. who have .ym-
f"'''%ed with lis, in suferngs under the wrongs
anu ""'raGe$ OF the Jacobin party, will continue that
f3'F"hage which is all the more gratifying because
"i the source from which il comes
charlotte, y. c., March. 1868 d. H. HILL
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South Carolina Convention

CHARLESTON, Feb. 21-The Convention to
day passed seventeen sections of the judiciary
article. The judges are to be elected by the
Legislature Equity, District and Probate Courts
are abolished \ strong effort was made for the
election OF Judges by the people, but it failed
The Committee of two colored delegates returned
from Washington, with the information that the
Republicans did not wish for the election of col
ored Congressman. The State is to be re-divided
into Congressional Districts, with six Represen-
tatives instead of four
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03

SwINDLERs.-The swindIers in Northern cities
adopt all sorts of to carry on their work
One plan is to write Southern editors and request
specimen copy of their papers, protesting dspo-
stion to advertise in it The fact is they only want
to procure the names of Southern people so send
out their lying circulars. They can't get copy of
our paper unless they pay So in advance
Several persons have been fooled by the Gift Enter
prise humbugs, and to complete the swndle law
yers in New York sending out circulars offering
to prosecute the Gift Enterprise concerns on the re-
ceipt of s.. We caution the public against all such
schemes.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03
At Jas. N. Butts Store.

Only 80 cents per gallon for Kerosene Oil.
most superb lot of Grits, very fine for family use
ground expressly for with the bran and the meal
sifed out Call and try them.
Five Hogsheads of best Bacon.
Lamps and Lanterns. Call and look at the new
styles.
Also, lot of Glover Seed.
An excellent article of Buckwheat Flour.
Don forget that selling Hats at cost--soms
for men as low as 40 cents piece
JAS. N. BUTT
March = 1868 Variety Store
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03
CHANGE OF FIRMS.
CITY BANK OF CHARLOTTE,

CITY BANK CHARLOTTE,
Charlotte, n. c.. February 26, 1868.
The partnership of Brenzer, Kellogg Peters,
proprietors City Bank of Charlotte expires this day
by limitation-Henry G.. Kellogg has Withdrawn.
The business will be conducted as heretofore.
Very thankful for the patronage so literally be-
slowed heretofore. hope by strict attention to
business and fair dealing, to merit a continuance Of
the same. \. G. BRENIZER, Cashier.
GREENSBORO, \. c., Jan. o. 1863
The partnership existing under the name of Brent
zer Kellogg s. Co.. Greensboro, y. c., is this day
dissolved by mutual consent Henry G. Kellogg will
continue the business and sign in liquidation.
A. e. BRENIZER,
HENRY G. KELLOGG,
March ., 1853 1y JAMES G. Penn.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03

WRONG STATEMENT.-AIr Grant Of Wayne county
in speech in the State Convention las reported in
the Standard) said that during the riots among
the whites were of almost weekly in every
large city in the South THIS statement erroneous
There were no riots. In few instances a mob as
saulted printing Offices, but quietly dispersed after
doing what injury they pleased to the materials
The fact is notorious, that people more
united than were the Southern people during the war
Of course, after the closed against US and We
were conquered, many 'Esprung up and declared
that they were opposed to the southern cause all the
time; but it should be remembered that change Of
circumstances and condition often bcgcts sudden
change of opinion. Many there who opposed
the commencement of the war, but generally that
class proved to be the best friends to the South as the
war progressed.
We repeat, that no people were ever more united
than the Southern people during the Let the
truth be told and history kept correct all hazards
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03

In the House of Representatives on the 9th
ult., the Speaker read a letter from the Chief of
Police of New York to the Chief of Washington
City Police, containing statement that Tai p
Shafner had reported 100 pounds of nitro-gly-
cerine in unauthorized hands in New York,
and the Chief feared it was intended for Wash
ington The communication seemed to create
more alarm than merrment
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03

BELvEEw, Cabarrus CO., N. c., Feb %.
Messrs. Barnhardt & Houston Il have given your
Machine fair trial, and pronounce it perfect sue
cess. would not be without for twice the cost
In hiring servants my great trouble TO get one
that would wash well, and that my first question
OF course they said yes but did not always do it. The
Machine relieves me of that care for whether good
or bad washer if they work the Machine, land
almost any one can do that they obliged to wash
well. wish more of our people would put their wits
to work and invent something else useful With
many wishes for the of yours and all South
ern enterprises, am respectfully,
Mrs. Gen. w. c. MEANS.
CHARLOTTE, y. c., Feb %.
Messrs. Barnhardt & Houston :--Sirs: After Civ
ing your North State Washing Machine fair trial,
having used it for three months, | honestly say
that it is Washing Machine, and do hereby recom-
mend it to all housekeepers l would not do without
it. Mrs. NJ VI. BLAcKwELDER
March 3 1868
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03
Congress-.

But little else was done by Congress during the
past week than talk about impeaching the President
The Senate has passed the bill making ma ority
of those voting the ratification of constitution
sufficient to raty it, and allowing registered voter
to vote anywhere in the State after ten days resi-
dence. The House has also passed the bill and it is
law.
The new Constitution of Alabama was presented
and referred to the Reconstruction Committee.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03
NOTICE.

A Land Warrant No AZ, 1873, for 80 acres under
act of 1850 issued to Mary Caldwell widow of joshua
deceased, and sent to A. S. Wallace of York District
5. Co. and sent by him to Col Vim. NJ. Grier of Meek
lenburg county, n. c., lost before it reached me-
All persons are forewarned against using the same,
as have applied for duplicate
March =, 1868 2w MARY CALDWELL
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03
For Rent or Sale.

That elegant Store House (recently occupied by C.
NJ. Query opposite the Court House, is offered for
Rent Sale 1t will suit for store and residence
combined. The house is well finished and conve-
nicntly arranged with good basement Apply TO
March p 1868. J. DULS Agent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03
Real Estate at Public Sale.

In pursuance Of authority conferred me by a GER
tain Mortgage Deed executed to me by Edward Full
llngs and wife Abby, will proceed to sell on the
Public Square, in the City of Charlotte, Tuesday
the l4th day of April (being Tuesday of County
Court certain House and Lot, in the City of Char
lotte Said House is in the heart of the City, 'front.'
ing on Tryon Street. being the one now occupied by
Edward Fullings. Terms made known on day of
sale S. NJ HOWELL. Trustee
March ?, 1868 7w-pd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03
Republican Candidates.

1t Will be seen by the proceedings of the Republic
can State Convention, which assembled in Raleigh
on Wednesday last, that Hon. W. W. Holden was
nominated for Governor, and Tod Caldwell. of
F"rNc county, for Lieutenant Governor. See pro-
credIhTS for other nominations.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03
Conservative Candidates.

The State Executive Committee ofthe conservative
parry met in Raleigh on Friday last, and nominated
IN-E"v b. Vance, for Governor and f D Hail.
Esq OF New Hanover county, for Lieutenant Cover
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03
GROCERY STORE.

The undersigned having bought Mr. NJ D. L.
Moodys stock of Groceries, expects to continue the
business at the old stand, opposite the Presbyterian
Church, where he invites all his friends to give him
call, he expects to keep such goods as are gen
orally found in Family Grocery.
March >. 1868. JAS NJ SIMS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03

In this city, the Goth ult., Mary Freeman,
daughter of VIM. f. and r. c. Windle, aged about
II years.
In this county, on the 26th ult, Mr. Thomas NJ
Kerns, aged about GO wears
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03

RGS~ Finest brands of country made Flour, Buck
wheat Flour, fine grades of Molasses and Syrups,
pure Cider and Wine Vinegar, fresh lot of Mackere
direct from Bosto: in half and quarter barrels Oak
Tanned Sole Leather, Upper Leather, Corn and Corn
Meal, Peas, Linebarger's Yarn and Sheeting,
stantly on hand end for sale by
March 2, 1868. W. w. GRIER, & CO.
Next door to Brem, Brown Cos dry goods store
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03

Court Of Pleas s. Quarter Sessions-Jan. Term, 1868
John P. Ross vs. r. w. Harris and wife Henrietta
and Elizabeth Dolby, Heirs at Law Of William
Ross deceased.
Petition for Partition Of Land.
1t appearing to the satisfaction Of the Court that
H. W. Harris and wife Henrietta, and Elizabeth Dolby,
two of the defendants in this case reside beyond the
limits of this State, it is therefore ordered by the
Court that publication be nade for six weeks in the
Western Democrat, newspaper published in the
city of Charlotte notifying said defendants Of the
filing Of this petition, hat unless they appear at the
next Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions to be held
for the county of Meclenburg, at the Court House
in Charlotte on the I'd Monday in April next, and
answer the petition the same win be taken pro n
fesso to them, and order for partition granted
Witness, VIM Maxwell, Clerk of our said Court at
Office. the I'd Monday in January, A. d., 1868
S09-6w [adv. SlO.1 VIM. MAXWELL, Clerk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03

- The Carrier Dove is the title of Quarterly
''5'A'ne issued from the Mccklenburg Female Col
1T charlotte, of which institution the Rev A. q.
''! Is PRESIDENT. We have received the first num-
''' handsomely printed and well filled with enter
~''Nng matter. Terms, 81 per annum Address
arrcr Dove, Charlotte n C.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03
Take Notice

Having closed out my Stock at my old stand ep-
posite the Presbyterian Church, to Mr. Jas. NJ Sims
take pleasure in recommending him to the notice OF
my former patrons. He is also empowered to settle
up my old business by cash or note
March 3 1868 I'm NJ. D. l.. MOODY
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03
GARDEN SEEDS. &c.

Fresh Supply of Garden Seeds, from the cee
brated House OF r. Buist. Also choice selection O
Flower Seeds. For sale at
March 2, 1868 SCARR'S DRUG STORE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03

THE NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CoNvEST,oN.-The
National Democratic Committee have named New
York as the place and the 18th of July as the time
fer hokiing the National Convention
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03
BuckWheat Flour

10 Sacks prime Rio Coffee, just received and for
sale low for cash at NISBET d MAXWELL'S
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03

Duringth the week We will receive New Spring Goods
Call aud see them.
BARRTNGER, WOLFE s. co.
March 2, 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03
Mack0rol
S1l0Qr

choice lot of Mackerel in Kits and Half Barrels,
for sale by NISBET & MAXWELL
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03
Irish Potatoes.
Bacon and Lard.

Fine Nova Scotia Irish Potatoes, the "Prince AL
BERT for sale by W. w. GRIER co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03
Coffee.

20 barrels Stewards best Sugar, just received By
NISBET 4 MAXWELL,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03
To Farmers.
March 2, 1868.

large assortment of Brade's patent Hoes and
many other kinds, just received ut
BARRINGER, WOLFE & cos.
March 9, 1868
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03
Cigars, Tobacco and Snuff

a fresh supply of Northern and Domestic Buel
wheat Flour at INSECT & MAXWELI,S
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03

splendid lot of Western and Country made Baeo,
and extra fine Leaf Lard, for sale by
W. W. GRIER co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03
State of North Carolina. Mecklenburg county

fresh lot prime Italian Macaroni just received
1t INSECT & MAXNELL'S.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03
w. w. GRIER g. co.

Have now on hand, and are constantly receiving,
full line OF choice Family Groceries, consisting il
part OF fine Rio and Laguayra Coffees, different
grades of Sugars, new crop Carolina Rice. Spices
Crackers, Candies, Candies, Tea &c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03
Sweet Potatoes
Corn and Rye Whiskey.

splendid lot of Sweet Potatoes, just received ant
for sale at $l.50 per bushel, at PRESSONS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03
Planting Potatoes.

For sale by A. BERRYHILL.
March 2, 1865. Under Mansion House.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03
Axes and Hoes.

The celebrated cred Bird" Elephant Axe and
Bradleys Cast Steel Planters Hoe, fer sale by
w. W. GisIER g. co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03
Rice.
Rice.
A lot Of choice Carolina Rice just received at
NISBET & MAXWELL'S.
Lard.
MacarOni.

1000 Lbs. choice Lard, for sale low for cash at
NISBET g. MAXWELL,S.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03

Best brands always on hand. and for sale cheap 70
Cash. NISBET q MAXWELL
March 2 1868 ~
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Baconi Bacon!!

Best Corn and Rye Whisky for sale by the gall
quart b. III. PRESSON.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03

A fine lot of Bacon Sides, Shoulders and Hams for
sale cheap. b. u. PRESSON-
March ., 1863.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03
THE MARKETS

Inc news from New York and Liverpool shows
decline in Cotton, with advees unfayorahle
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-03
North State Washing Machine

March ,, 1868.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-15
COMMUNICATIONS.

To ne Editor Of The Htb1n<
SIR: In your article of last week, The
Star Of Empire" there observation upon which
desire TO make short commentary. 1t is that wherein
Won lead your readers believe that the Ish as race
arc lass intelligent and worse educated than the other
natoraites who emigrate this continent To set this
Yankee notion (Which find INDUCED in by Others as '
norant THE TRIBUNE respecting the sas Oh tne iss
you send one Of yonr stan stan t ga epst 50 cr 100
Castle Garden and there take nd InS hs rS same num-
ber in the same manner, OF any olher hauonahy.
and test them as 70 b se s are no able to read and
write then let your sheer stand and pledge hysen 70
SaSS TO- be distributed where and how the Editor peases
But If larger percentage OF educated lrisn are Ioun1
make the amende honorable and give the circumstance
large circulation as you nave gwen WHAT shd "a
and much maligned people ,,
There several points admit where the lrlsh emf
grant k disanced by other nations Thus he has not the
barefaced effrontery say he can do what he knows
nothing about. He will not, like raw Yankee, propose
viii NOT like Scotchman about "bOssing" his fellow
laborers the he enters the employment lie has
TOO high moral of honor 10 break his promise as
o,tn ss IL suits his interest his convenience like his
Dutch neighbOr He is usually too hghminded 10 take
TO low groveing occupations. by which money may DO
made nj the expense OF virtue and honesty. An open
field and fair chance for muscular exeruon ana "a.
INFO the battle of life with WILL and works his way
S % little deriment 10 the interests of bis neigbors
w. anv citizen Sudden contact with Yankee cunning in
G ates him Character of reproach but ont here.
our plains and in woods, he has Few equals ana no
superiors. III. ,o,,,,,o,.o, ,,,,h
In one other way he bears honorable comparison Win
bis felow-citizens Though seldom possessed OF the
franchise at home fails here TO discriminate De-
tween claptrap and reality ana 10 cast ms III tue
true interests OF his country AS ar as my oDe
goes outside the large cities Patrick Is the most useful
"a little ma his neghbors and is much less addicted To
immoral vices Hsfarm is as clean aud as
viii snpnort the flag OF independence on this contnent
as their have ever done since the day that CARROLL
OF Caroton signed the act OF independence I'LL the time
maj phil sheridan infused the fiery spirit OF his race
INFO his resistless squadrOns around Richmond.
INV w i am, &c, ARTHUR COUGH.
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, July 4, 1863
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-15
TIE BOARD OF HEALTH.

The Board of Health met yesterday and
transacted considerable business. A number OF com
plants were received from citizens relative TO the fat
boiling nuisance They say that is almost impossible
TO live In the neghbOhood where the business is carried
on The following order passed by the Board rela.
tive to this nuisance Ordered that the NewYork Rem
derng Company do discontinue and dess from the bust
ness Of cutting up and boiling dead animals
and offal upon their boats vessels at the
dock at the foot Of West Thirty-eighthst.,
North River and that said business be not resumed at
any other place within the Metropolitan Sanitary Dis
tric without permit from this Board. That the said
Company do discontinue the practice OF dumping ana
storing dead animals Ofa, scraps upon said dock III
also ordered that the Metropolitan Gas Company
discontinue the manufacturing OF gas at their works un
less that they prevent the deeterOus smell arising there
from. And If they do not comply with this order the
pany. A report read relative 10
communication which received IRON
the sanitary inspectors Of Peeks and resolution passed
prohibiting the keeping OF swine within the limits OF the
village resolution was read by one OF the commas
sOners requesting ferrymasters and owners OF vessels
and steamboats, carrying passengers 70 nave on Lnei
respective vessels the proper means Tor the purpose OF
rescuiDg persons who fall overheard. Adopted. Com
plants made against the firm OF Halliday keagh
lime-buTners OF No A34 East ElRhteenthst and also
against the owners of the lots on One-hundred and
nlnthst., from which there is continual
in the neghborhood, the matter was laid TIL the
next meeting. after which the Board adjourned until
Thursday at ! o'clock.
DR. Harris In his usual weekly letter attributes great
proportion OF the increased mortality TO the want OF
cleanliness In the Twentieth aud Tweatyseeond Wards
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-07-15

LuRRIcATIoN.-The siphon principle has been
successfully applied the perfect lnDrcaon or
Journals OF machinery. The American on Feeder: IN
Vented by j. b. Wckersham Son OF No las south Front
ST. Philadelphia consists OF wire slphon covered Win
cotton netting, so as to combine the prheiRes Vi I
sphon capillary attraction, aud filtration Thus OH
carried free OF mechanical impurities from the OIL cup
10 Journals at the rate Of drop In ten minutes Q,
one drop per second The conryance 10 applicable 10 an
Kinds Of machinery is susceptible OF exact regnauon
and is pronounced by our most eminent maeAlists ina
p0st desirahle Qller now IN use.
Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1868-03-05

WIN. L. Garrett, formerly of Willistown twp,
Chester County, has been elected Sheriff of Law

WIN. L. Garrett, formerly of Wilstown twp,
Chester County, has been elected Sheriff of Law
renee County, Alabama.
1t Is stated that company of Capitalists In
Chester county have purchased the Banking
House, adjoining the Bank Of Chester county, re-
Gently occupied by j. w. Barnard West Chester,
and intend carrying on the Banking Business.
Price $4,000.
"A buffalo robe was stolen from the horse of
Miiilin Thornbury, of East Bradford, on Satur-
day night last Mr.. T. was attending the Lyceum
meeting at Cope's school house, aud his horse
was hitched Mt the fence. An old buffalo was
left in place Of IT,
MIR. McsIlchael has sold his mill property In
salisbury, near Penningtonvie, to Messrs. +. e.
~ II. NJ. Worth, of West Branch Mills near Ok
ford, for $4,000.
VIM. B. Torbcrt, has sold the warehouse
dwelling, ~, at Exton, West Whcand, To II.
w. Stitclcr, OF Cwclan, for 48,OUO.
"A Lodge of Good Tcmplars has been formed
In LiOnvile-with 80 members VIM. Moses has
been appointed Post Master instead Of james
Dauman.
The recent Republican County Convention
instructed Its delegates to the National Conven-
ton in favor of Grant for President and Curtin
for Vice President
--James D'yis, Of East Nottingham, whose foot
was so badly injured with an axe, some weeks
ago, died on Wednesday, goth ult
The late Gen. Geo. A. Mccall was member
of the G. A. II.
The store Of Joseph Pennypacker, in West
Pikcnnd, came near being destroyed by fire re-
Gently, caused by the careless throwing OF II light
cd cigar into box of chips. The fire was dis
covered by some persons passing, the door broken
open with slcdgc and tho flames extinguisncd
before much damage was done.
-Rev. Joseph Sharp has not resigned, ms was
stated last week the charge of the Baptist Church
ut Pcnningtonvllc, but has merely been granted
leave Of absence for several weeks to visit some
friends in Tennessee.
The public school house on the Lancaster
pike, between Gallughervillc and 1horudulc,
caught fire from the heater on the 10Th ult after
school had closed and was so damaged before the
flames were discovered that it will take several
weeks to repair it.