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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28
Protection in a Nutshell.

The Hartford Times boasts that the thread
works at Willimantic owned chiefly by Hartford
capitalists, are the most extensive in the country
and says that their new mill, four hundred feet
long five stories high and built of granite, costly
as it is, built of the Company's profits of over
three hundred per cent without disturbing their
capital, which is million of dollars.
1t further admits that ''thread that used to
cost the needle-woman four cents a spool, now
costs ten-the same as the imported English
thread of j. & p. Coats. One reason why Coat s
thread works more smoothly on the machine and
is better liked than ours, is in the fact that the
greater dampness Of the English climate is more
favorable than dry air to spinning cotton.
Again, the highly electric condition Of the at
mosphere Of the western world is probably I'M
favorable to the necessary compactness and
smoothness sought for in the fabrication of this
article, the strands and fbres being more inclined
to rough up and fly off
Here is manufacture which from physical
causes cannot be brought to perfection in this
country; but which by enormous protection has
been made to pay three hundred per cent profit.
Specific al coloren, duties have been piled upon
each other to keep out the better goods made in
climates adapted to this delicate work. The
tariff on imported thread has been raised until it
is equal to seventy per cent in gold, the cost.
The tax on domestic is SIX per cent in currency,
and all this difference is for the fostering of such
enterprises this, whereby single company
has within the past three years accumulated a
million of dollars, besides building very costly
factory. Who pays for it? The poor needle
women of the United States, the millions who
have to patch and darn to make their old clothes
hold out through these times of high prices. But
for it, the best of threads would now be sold at
six cents spool.-N Y. National Ane71can
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28
The Peabody Educational Fund.

At the meeting of the Peabody Fund Trustees
in Richmond, Va, last week, the following reso
luton, offered by Gen. Grant, was adopted: That
in view of the present restitution prevailing in
the Southern and Southwestern States, it is, in
the opinion of this board, expedient that the Elk
ecutive Committee and the General Agent be
authorized, in conformity with the permission
granted by Mr. Peabody, to expend 40 per cent
of the principal of the fund, in addition to the
accrued interest; and that as large portion OF
said sum-not exceeding $200,O00-be expend-
ed during the current year as in their judgment
can be advantageously used in promoting the OBJ
ject of the trust; and the authority of the board
is hereby given to such appropriation.
Another resolution was adopted, giving the
General Agent authority to increase the sums
already promised for education, and to make pay
ments quarterly or semi-annually.
The board then adjourned, to meet in New
York on the third Thursday in June next.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28
DENTISTRY

would respectfully inform the public generar,
that am permanently located in Charlotte, N, ~
Tor the purpose of practicng Dentistry in its varOu,
branches, viz: Teeth Examined Extracted Clao"us
and Plugged with Gold, Tin or Amalgum and Art;N
fetal Teeth inserted from to a full set on Cola
Silver or Guttapercha. All diseases of the mon,t
skillfully treated.
Having the advantage Of many years experience
in the profession, will guarantee all work 70 Le
done in neat and scientific as to give on
tire satisfaction and warranted to stand the test Of
time.
OFFIcE-Third door West Of Charlotte Hotel Trvon
Street, where | can be found between a. m and Z
p. m. b. S. TRAYWICK, d. D. s.
Charlotte, Jan. 90 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28

bly-for the Commons $3.50; Senate 5000.
Laid over.
Mr. Mann, resolution to organize the militia
Immediately after this Convention adjourns, pro-
vided there be no distinction on account of color
Laid over.
The Committee to wait on His Exeellency, the
Governor, reported that the Governor would
communicate with them tomorrow.
Mr. Abbott presented a resolution declaring
that the debt of North Carolina shall be held in
violate Laid over.
Mr. Tourgee, resolution to inquire whether
any member of this body is disqualified by the
acts of Congress. Referred
THURSDAY, Jan. %.
Nothing of Importance was done to-day, except
the appointment of Committee Consisting of
Messrs. Abbott, Ragland and Durham) to wait
on Gen Candy and confer with him in regard to
staying the collection of debts.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28
North Carolina News.

DIsTILLERs-We learned incidentally, on yes
terday, that the resembling of Gen. Sickles' order
by Gen. Candy, in reference to dstiers, was
likely to mislead some persons disposed to go In
to the business. Gen. Canby's order, it must be
borne in mind, does not effect the e. S. Revenue
law whit We have not examined the law,
but we learn first, that any person, becoming a
distiller, must purchase n,etre-that the lowest
price, at which these are sold, is 5000, and, be-
sides this the tax must be paid on the liquor
distilled. Better make bread and meat out of
your corn, and good vinegar out of your fruit
RaleiM Sentinel
RaE~ The Winston Sentinel says that there
was quite a lively time in the U. S. Commission
ers Court in that place last week DIR j. L.
johnson, Assistant Assessor of that district, was
tried in two cases-one for making false return
the other for receiving a bride. The evidence
in both cases was conclusive, and he was bound
over i'll the sum of $1,000, in each case, for his
appearance at the next term of the Federal Court.
ACcEPTED.-The Rev T. H. Prichard of the
First Baptist Church, Petersburg, has accepted
the pastorate call rendered him by the same
denomination in Raleigh
Beg The names of the following gentlemen
should be added to the list heretofore published
of successful applicants for license to practice in
the Superior Courts of the State, viz:
Clinton A. Cilley, Caldwell County; Willis
Bagley, Perquimans County; Jas. T. Tate, Meek
lenburg County
STATE LIBRAR1AN.-Mr Hill having re-
signed, Henry d Coley, Esq of this City, has
received the appointment Of State Librarian.
Mr. Coley, it is said take the required oath
-Roleyh Sentinel
A SwINDLE.-We have good reasons to be-
lleve that the firm styled c. B: Ames & Co., New
York, who procured an advertisement to be
inserted in our paper, headed "A Great Discovery
Every Man his own Artists swndle and
that their object is to obtain money through the
Post Office, and give nothing of any value in re-
turn. Have nothing to do with them-.States-
vMe american.
The same advertisement was sent to us for pub
Gcation, but we considered it a swindling affair
like all others Of the same sort, and therefore
threw it in the stove.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28
Washington Items.

In the U. S. Supreme Court, in the case OF
McCurdle, Judge Chase announced that the ma
jority of the Justices thought the motion of ap-
pellant should be allowed, and ordered that the
| case be advanced on the docket and assigned for
hearing on the first Monday of March
| Another effort will soon be made for the ad-
mission Of Colorado as State It is claimed
| that the population has been largely increased
since the President vetoed the bill for it's adms-
sion, and the people are now anxious for it's ad-
mission.
Gen. Howard writes letter, demonstrating
with negroes who, having been provided homes
North and West, are abandoning their places,
spending their earnings and coming back.
A Washington correspondent of the Richmond
Dispatch says:
"Stanton still holds on to the War DEPARTMENT.
Notwithstanding the advice of Grant and Sher-
man. The New York Post and other leading
Radical Journals say that he loves power too well
to give it up except by force, possibly, and no
delicacy of sentiment, of honor, or manhood en-
ters into the consideration with him. 1t is stated
by certain Republican Senators, privately, that
Stanton, in their belief remains in office not only
for his own selfish qualification but to aid extreme
Radicals and impeachers in entrapping the Pres
dent into some seeming violation of law, which
VIII NC oClLou upon lHlMculatcly as ground Tor
impeachment; which, being stated, will resur-
rect the old testimony: and Johnson be impeached
and deposed instanter, and Wade take possession
Of the White House. Such is assured the plan
now proposed, as / have it from unquestionable
sources. The President, however, is aware of
the purpose Of the revolutionists and will foil
them lie also proposes to quietly let affairs go
on In their own way for few days, recognizing
Stanton as Secretary of War only when impera-
tive law and necessity demand, and by this means
reducing. that officer to a mere clerk An order
may possibly be issued in two or three DAYS for
bidding Stanton from issuing any order unless
expressly directed by the President; and it is
probable before the close of the week he may
make an absolute order removing Stanton; or
without making such order, he may nominate
pew Secretary, as it is found Republican Senators
quietly indicate that as the best way of settling
this difficulty, which has worked such injury to
Grant, Stanton and the Senate, in the estimation
OF the people. This continues to be the absorb
ing topic of discussion here
1t is stated that Secretary McCulloch has is
sued an order to the heads of Bureaus in his De-
partment, forbidding them to recognize MIR Stan
ton as Secretary of War, until his status in that
Department is settled. 1t is also said that SINH
lar orders have been issued in other Executive
Departments.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28
GREAT BARGAINS

Fifty Overcoats at fifty per cent below cost. Just
70 think that DoABAuM 4 LANG are selling superb
Overcoats at fifty per cent below cost And as this
is cold weather, why of course, every viii get
supply
Moreover. they have twenty-five pair of blankets
No. l. which they offer at cost, from five to ten
dollars. Remarkably cheap. They are 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't forget their Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes
Hats, &C., &C. The only place to get good and cheap
Bargains is at Bu1baum Lang's Go and examine
their stock and try them.
Jan. 20, 1868. BUXBAUM LANG
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28

OUT OF EMpLoYMENT-Th New York
World continues to give statistics of the number
OF workinsmen out of employment 1t recently
stated that $4,000 wanted work in New York
city, and 10000 in Brooklyn, and now says that
the depression in New England throws out of
work at least 16O, 900 people-1O, 900 in Maine,
10000 in New Hampshire, 10000 in Connecti-
cut and Rhode Island and 100, 900 in Massa-
chusctts.
As long as Congress maintains threatening
attitude, and the miserable office hunters keep
the country in trouble, we may expect people to
be out Of enlployment7
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28
South Carolina Convention.

CHARLESTON, Jan. 21-The Convention to-
day adopted resolution requesting Gen. Candy
to suspend sales of property under execution for
three months. Also inviting one of the Solic-
tors of the State to aid the Convention in pre-
pairing business.
The proposition to abolish the District Courts
of the State was voted down. 1t was argued that
under the reconstruction acts the Convention is
simply to frame Constitution.
Gov. Orr addressed the Convention last week
in favor Of qualified suffrage
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28

THE SOUTH AND THE NEW YORK Dry
GooDs TRADE.-A New York paper thus
speaks of the Southern trade in dry goods:
"a few orders from the South have come to
hand, chiefly for light prints, and it is thought
that the trade in that section of the country will
be limited to such purchases to complete assert
ments. Money is scarce there as to render
the matter of collections very difficult, and al
though there has been much rivalry in the trade
to secure the Southern business, and the belief
in the good faith of dealers there is generally
still mistaken, the risk has become too great for
the profit to be made out of it,"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28

STARVATION ABRoAD--Consul Heos.
ports to the State Department under dato re-
December goth, that general starvation nre~a s u
in and around Tunis. A few DAYS betore ne
hundred and nine persons died in one dar V: :;
Tunis. The greatest number that died in ,, an N
day being one hundred and forty-two, rue
christians, numbering ten thousand, who .- e
very poor, are aided by the Jews, who numbo e
twenty thousand
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28
GOODS! GOODS!!
Wolfe & Co.,

Are DESTROYS of getting clear of their entire Stock of
Goods and will offer great inducements the Retail
Trade. They have the largest and best general
Stock in Charlotte and defy prices They will sell if
you will give them call.
Call and examine their Stock of Dry Goods of every
description; Hardware; Carriage Trimmings; Iron,
all kinds; Boots and Shoes Hats and Caps, Umbrel-
las Notions Saddles, and Yarn Cloth
They have the ALAMANCE STRIPES in great
variety. Come and see for yourself We only ask
a fair showing.
n. bah who owe bills made during the wear
1867, asked to come forward at once and pay up
We have been patient-come and settle before pa
thence ceases to be a virtue.
BARRINGER, WOLFE & CO.,
Jan. 20, 1868. Opposite Charlotte Hotel.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28

he Democrats have matured plan re-dis-
trlcting Ohio, by which only two radical men,
bers will be returned to Congress from the State.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28
NOTICE.

The undersigned has now opened new Cash Store
at the well known stand of the Red House. opposite
the Presbyterian Church, where he hopes to be able
to serve all his old friends and customers Expect
ing to keep constantly on hand
Family Supplies
Of the best quality for sale, and earnestly solies
from the good citizens of Charlotte liberal share Of
their patronage. l. s. AUSTIN
Jan 20, 1868. Trade Street Charlotte q
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28
NEW BOOTS AND SHOES
AT MY OLD ESTABLISHED STAND,
Sign of the Golden Boot.

am daily receiving additions to my superior stock
OF Boots and Shoes from L. Miles & Son, Dickerman
Co., and first class Eastern Manufactures keen
constantly on hand LEATHER and SHOE FIND
INGS. will sell as low lower than any other
house in the city.
Every article warranted as represented.
Don't mistake the place. Give me a call
S. b. MEACHAM,
Near First National Bank
N decomposition is the life of trade.
January 20, 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28

Mrs. Stonewall Jackson, it is said, has received
$4,000 from the sale of her husbands Life.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-05-15
F@I THE AH.EviIIE rEt.ss.
Public Meeting at Ccntrcville.

Nsrsuant to iue public notice given, the cit
is''ns of eeitrevile and vicinity. assembled TO-
4etlcr. eu Saturday the 9th Of May. to consult
'.pun the grave political qlcs, IONS Of tie dvy,
aud 10 organ i4s q Democratic Club. On lao
lion Of r. T.. Gordon. DR.. G. t. Stsiler wac
wa. .caIei to The Chair. au.! Joseph +. Black
r~qhested 70 ast as Secretary. On lnoticu the
Chairman was requested to appoint a copmil-
tee Of four " prepare business fur the meeting.
On motion the Secretary was requested 10 pre-.
rnre rail- ter men bers Of the Democratic
Club. AMI Immediately otter the adoption Of a
Constitution the following officers wero unau-
ialousy ekee'ed DR.. G. r. Steif.r. President,
John E. Brownlee aad Robert T. Gordon,
N~e-psesitls {; sJsseph F. Black. Secretary
and Treasurer; David Kahn, C.rrespon dise
Secretary. The following seaolu,ious were
unanimously adopted That this
Organization shall he designated and known
asthe Ceutrevihe Democratic Club, and tha I
we shall connect ourselves to she great Demo.
cratic Party of the Stale uf South Carolina,
ap.l will hv,l ourselves in readiness 10 co-op.
crate With them in meetings--in correspand-
ense o. hy' delegation.
f'sofreA, That these proceedings be pub
li.hsd IN +he Abbevlle papera
tsD motion ths meeting a'j"urned to .rnset
on ihe first Saturday in Iuue at Gordon 4
Al4tpt Gauiqse stpRia c~nt1evilIe
q. =. SrEiEER. Chairman.
JosErH F. DlAcK, Secretary.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-05-15
The impeachment Court.

We had intended this week 10 give
somewhat at longth our views of tho
impeachment of the President, but as
they have postponed the verdict until
Saturday next, we will also postpone
our criticism. We will say, however,
that we do not like the post ponoraeut
until Saturday. Tho motion was
made by Drake, WHO has shown him,
self u ncre tool Of The prosecuting
managers They have put tho trial
through under whip and spur. upon
tho prctcnce that tho country was
grooming and dying under tho disgrace
OF "thc great criminal" being allowed
to retain ttsce foy = single day. Now
that tho case is through, postpone
mcnt Of u week is made in order to
walt for 4 sick Senator to increase tho
chances OF conviction Deiutiiul
consistency.
We have read tho charges, the an
swcr, tao evidence and the speeches,
ard we hesitate not to say that there.
is nothing approaching a crime or
misdemeanor proved. No one pre-
tends that there has boon moyuL d.Hu-
qxeney. II, under these circumstances,
tho President is >ronvictod and re-
moved, it will DC the greatest outrage
on record it will make Johnson Il
greater man than lie ever would have
hcon and it. will destroy the R.dical
party! AS to the maEag gers, they are
forever disgraced, no matter what tho
result Of it may be. Butler and his
associates arc now On the roll Of in
fanny for tho manher in which they
have conducted this prosecution. For
coarse, brutal, vulgar abuse Of tho
accused, they have even exceeded
Coke in the trial Of Ralcigh and Ba-
con, in his fendish abuse OF my Lord
Essex whilst prisoner ut the bar.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-05-15
Impeachment

WASHINGTON, N"y lI.-The following ia a
io'in proposed hv Chase and adopted bY the
Senate, '.Mr. Senator. how cay y"n1 Is tho
respondent, Andrew johnson. President of the
lnned States, guilty of high msdemeanor
or crime, rs charged in this article" Tho
Senator shall reply, guilty" or mol guilty."
only.
AT ten O'Clock. they proceeded 10 consider
tho article; each Senator having fifteen min
ntes, tEey will coniiuuc in session to n late
hour The following is gathered from several
soureer nnd may bs regarded rs reliable ::
Grimes ana FesseAdsI went through list Of
charges arguing against conviction. Trun-
bull aud Henderson were partly through, when
the expiration Of tho fifteen minutes slurpeJ
them. They argued in favor Of acquirtal
Howe and Sherman argnrd in favor of ac-
Iuittal ON the first. but cenvictiuu Oh the
SECOND. The Radicals acknowledge that il
VIII be close vote. but insist deEantly that
they have thirty eight votes. Only the six
Inentonod above, vi the doubtful Senators.
have YET spoken.
uoGsE.-A joint resolution Of the Ohin
Legislature, protesting against the Rcconstrnc :
ti"n acts and instruciing Sena tors md rcnu- A.
ing thor Representatives. To vote against suck
laws, WINS referred 10 the Reconstruction Com
mitee A resolution directing the Committee
on the treatment of Union soidisrs 10 inunire
the propositions f. ON Confederaes for their re
lief, Vas iabed-T5 to Al. A restitution to ud.
journ from the 10Th to the 25tI. passed--GB TO
81. 1his recess IS Ior the Chicago Cvnven-
tiUn.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-05-15

DENoEEsEs lLLusrRArED M"HrnLr.--This pe
riodic"l has risen from being mere Gazette Of
Fashion, to the position Of the popular parlor
magazine. Lalies who take il think "the
world of it" rs the,r p!,ra.e is. aud nrc quite
sur. they could not get along withon, it. Con-
fes.ing our Ignorance Of those points which
would enabl. Us ~ do entire lusticc to lis mer-
its We may freely admit that i, is most careful
ly and c"nsci.ntouslv Y conducted, tina, its lit
sr.ry lone is far superior to the g"nernl rim OF
rnrlor periodicals, that 1t, range Of topics in
cludes nearly all interesting to women. that i's
information upon household subjects is con.-
plcte uul reliable. aud its authority inlisruta-
hle. Moreover: its patterns nh,ne are worth
double the cost of the magazine. A large mud
unusually interesting amount Of reading mnt,er
is promised for July, for country enjoyment
Three dollars yearly. Published by ". J. De
ulorest, AS Broadway, \. y.
Abbeville press. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1860-1869, 1868-05-15
ToE THE AnREvILEE rnrss.
Fhs Debtors Apathy and De!usion.

Mn- I::tr"a The unIu .siinnable duty rs
we'll MS the policy Of the citizens Of this
Southern country is to rid themselves As best
tn" ) may, Of their Indebtedness. What j. the
exi'rricncs Of the person who has load OF
debt resting uron him, whicf, his entire prop.
crtY is not sufficient to lIuijaIcg g-nnl in
ssrh condI,i"n is unfortunately embraced tho
Pcoric OF the. South, with hare and there all
isolated exception. His energies are crippled
thrift and prosperity are ideus to him. associate
only with things that we're: his spirits flag in
view Of the future, which shows him no ray
Of hope tl.at he shall ever he a.le TO exI,ica,e
litiself from lis Obligations. Hence m end
to al prosperity, both of State n ud individual,
and u general stnsnati"n in n!l the depart
farsm"Ets Of business. Let the debtor cancel
his Indebtedness, through the means provided
10y law. ii he canno; by his own cxertions, and
thus the land will be flfel with cnpita! Of
eIeryy. from which a stream Of prosperity will
soon en'Hnste. that will pervnda it's entire lin.
i's. The abDyo remarks nre Induced hy a
fatal apathy which has scizcI the people in
relation to their Indebtedness. We Lelievo IT.
is the result Of the ca!t~,t homestead pro, is
ions Of military orders. and Of the magnani-
nous ncgr" constitution for down ntrvJLen, err
ing South Carolii iails.
True to the character Of their rnrentage,
lhesc home stead provisions are utterly deln.
SWEAT hest only temporary s.ay-luus.
With the hope that something will turn up"
tho debtor exercises n degree of patisnee
under tilo CALLING pressure Of his dsb,s vhu:h
~ absolutely astonishing, aud Displays awant
Of forecast and prudence which IL equally SO.
Th"se homestead provisions arc utterly absurd
70 far rs they relate TO debts existing at he
lime ef their enacta'ent, tire very debts from
wl'ioh TIE people need relief Let no one bs
deceived. There 10 Int one way of escapA-
through the Bankrupt law. provided with
special reference to lhs end. II the debtor
neglects to avail himself Of It's provisions. or
dsteIs his application until Tic term of the
law providing ior his entire discharge, have
expired then he is rrmeJilcss
ny TINT law he reserves TO bims-K ave hun
dred dollars 10 begin with anew, with al lis
Indebtedness cancelled. II he omts TO apply
fur its banet,ts he reisins oil his iuisbi sdeos
and will assuredly he compelled to surrsudsr.
everything. Mark the prehiction This is tic
only way Of relief uad that viii not much
lunger 10 open.
BANKREPT.