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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
Conservative Meeting in Mecklenbulg

The Conservatives of Mecklenburg county
convened at the Court House in Charlotte, or
Thursday the 10th inst, for the purpose Of nom
mating candidates for the Legislature and COUNTY
officers
On motion Of DIR J. NJ Davidson. Rev Johr
Hunter WAS called to the chair, and f. e. Da
wilson and John W. Moore were requested to act
as Secretaries.
On motion of Col. John +. Brown commit
tee OF three men from each Captains Beat, wore
appointed a nominating committee
Charotte-Dr J NJ Davidson Samuel Taylor
DR. VI NJ Orr and Capt. Warning
Sharon-,John Walker Abdon Alexander and
J w Hunter
Proyidence-Jno. 0 Alexander f 4 Mckee
and VIM. McGinns.
Berryhlils-StcIhen Gallant and Calvin Grier
Paw Creek-Adam II Todd, VIM S Norment
and George Wearn.
Long Creek-John II Alexander, d Dixon
and f A McCauly
Lemley 's-John florence, J b Alexander.
Mallard Crcek-J kcrns. Isaac Mason and
James Bigham.
Grab Orchard-Wm c Morris, Ira Parks and
Franklin Stafford
Morning Starr " Squires, James Max
we'll and Harvey Maxwell
Dewees'-H Helper, Hugh McCauly and
George Andrews
As soon as the nominating committee retired.
loud calls were made for Gov Vance
On motion l committee consisting OF William
son Wallace and John l.. Morohcad, Esq, We're
appointed to conduct Gov Vance to the stand.
lie then addressed the meeting ut length in one
OF his most eloquent and able speeches, at the
close OF which the nominating committee entered
and reported through Capt. Warning, their chair
man, the following gentlemen as candidates
For the Scnate-IIon j " Osborne.
Commons-R d Whitley, " " Grier
Sheriff. VI White
Clerk Superior Court-Col Z \ Osborne.
County Jreasurer-Capt S L Bclk
County Comp,issioncrs-R NJ Oates, T L Vail
W Reid, Il l. DeArmond, Il Il King
Reeister--F NJ Ross
County Surveyor-T B Price
The following gentlemen were appointed as
delegates to the Convention at Salisbury:
Col. Ii { Jones, Col. John + Brown. r P
Warning, DR.. j Davidson, John Walker, NJ
n Orr and Albion Alexander
The nominations Of the Committee were unan-
imously adopted.
Hon. j " Osborne was then called upon,
who addressed the meeting and accepted the
nomination Conferred upon him
II D Whitley, Esq, was then called who ac-
cepted his nomination in short speech
W Grier was then called but not being
present, DR. W Jones was called who delivered
good address
Sheriff White was then called, and accepted
his nomination.
Col. y Osborne was called, who made
stirring speech, and accepted his nomination.
y motion was then made and carried for the
nominating committee to make arrangements for
a grand Mass meeting.
Allowed and carried that we adj ourn to meet on
Monday, 3Oth instant.
JOHN HUNTER, Chairman.
J. " v; H MooRn' Secretaries.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
CITY TAXES.

All persons residing in the City of Charlotte or
owning taxable properly, doing business therein
on the FIRST day OF February, 1868 are hereby not-
he'd to make return of their taxable property polls
merchandise or other subjects made taxable by the
Cry, ON or before the last day of March, 1868
Parties failing to make returns within the time speci-
hed Will be liable to double tax. Returns win be
received at Dewey's Bank, between the hours of TO
a. m. and p LII. THOS " DEWEy
'iareh To- 1910 Nv City Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
A New SWindle.

A new swindlc is said to have been started in
New ork city, which is well calculated to de-
ceIve persons living in the country. 4 circular
Is sent out with samples of prints, which are rep
resented to be manufactured at Print works
whose owners have an Office in New York En-
closed In the circular samples of goods. of
which twelve yards viii he sent on the recent
of one dollar, or ten yards for eighty five cts A
few days ago Postmaster Kelly received a letter
from i lsay, with an enclosure of eighty-fve
cents, asking HIM TO send her ten yards OF the
goods if they were as represented. \ messenger
was sent to the office named when it was found
that the place was in charge of boy. and that
no business was Transacted there beyond receiv-
ing letters, which usually number from thirty
FIVE to fifty day.-N T. Paper
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
North Carolina News,

na5 The North Carolinian, published at Ral-
eiSh, has suspended publication in consequence
OF pecuniary embarrassnepts. The Editors had
been previously arrested on suit brought by r.
W. Hing of Lenoir county, for libel; but it is
stated that that was not the cause of the suspen-
sion of the paper.
THE RALEIGH REGISTER learn from
the proprietor, II. Il. Helper Esq, that the Dali
ly and Weekly Register will be suspended until
after the election. The cause Of the suspension
Is a disagreement between Mr. Helper the pro-
prietor, and Mr. Goodloe, the editor Mr. Helper
opposes the ratification OF the new Constitution,
while Mr. Goodloe favors it, hence the suspension
We have these facts from Mr. Helper himself,
and state them by his authority We have
known Tor some time past that Mr. Helper was
opposed to the Constitution but have not stated
the fact before for the reason that he never be-
fore authorized us to state it, though he never
requested us not to do so-,SuHs6ury NORTH
iStute.
Rzs" The Greensboro Times SAYS that the
Rev. Mr. Fountalne entered complaint last week
that one Mrs Pratt had forcibly taken possession
Of the Baptist church in this place, and was
using the same as a residence. A writ of eject
ment was granted and we suppose the old lady
Is out of the church" by this time.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
Genuine Peruvian Guano!
Administrators Notice.

Having taken out Special Letters of Administra-
ton the Estate of Thomas NJ Kerns decd, notice
is hereby given to all persons indebted to said
to make immediate settlement, and persons having
claims against the same must present them within
the time prescribed by law, this notice will DO
pleaded in bar of their recovery. T. j. KERNS,
A. RANSOM,
March %, 1868 Administrators
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
Further Notice.

On Thursday, the 9th day of April, we will sell OF
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 on day of sale.
7. ]. KERNS,
A. RANSOM,
March 23. 1868 2wpd Administrators
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31

SU1cIDE.-A melancholy case of suicide &C.
CURED, near this town, on the morning of the
23d inst. Mr. Richard r. Strait, man near
seventy years of age, had been hboring for the
past two or three years, under partial derange-
ment of pina. Early on Monday morning he
arose and attended to some of the ordinary duties
of the farm, and shortly afterwards some of his
family discovered his lifeless body suspended on
a tree, few yards from the house IorkrMe
.E"3rire.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31

ia The Trenton (Tenn.) Gazette, a Demo-
cratic paper, has the following appreciation Of a
class Of Northern papers which fatten by pan
dernS to the passions and prejudices ofthe South
ern people:
1--WE can only regard with unmitigated loath-
ing and contempt these knaves and charlatans
who hope to grow rich off the Southern people
by pandering to their prejudices and hatrcds
Such vile papers would make mockery of the
woes and miseres of the South, if thereby they
could enrich themselves Unprincipled, prcten-
ded friends to the Southern people have done
more to bring odium upon the name than perhaps
any other cause, and We will here take occasion
to warn the South against the nsidious approach
es OF that class Of men. They are cancerous ex-
cresccnces upon the body politie--a pestilential
fungus upon the State. They would degrade
the South and have her in ruins to fill their cof
ters with filthy lucre. And we may mention
that We have but little more respect for the La
Crosse Democrat or metropolitan Record They
have no circulation North, and fatten upon the
preJudices of the South, which they continually
seek to keep alive by abusing the people among
whom they live. We know best how to take
care Of the reputation of our friends and look with
suspicion upon Yankees who would be more South
ern than ourselves"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31

E%We are authorized to announce
MILAN L. B1NCM of Lincoln, as a Candidate
for Solicitor of the 9th Judicial Circuit.
March D. 1868
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
REDUCED TO $40 oo!I

We have been authorized to reduce the price Of the
ooLUBLE PAC!FlC 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 in their orders
One price to all.
We will sell a limited quantity of Baugh's Raw
Bone Phosphate at regular price, half cash and half
note, with approved security.
Genuine Peruvian Guano!
Thirty-fve tons received direct from Agent of con-
signers of Peruvian Government
Fifty Barrels of Land Plaster, in store and for
sale cheap HUTCHINSON, BURROUGHS & co.
March %, 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31

In revolutionary times the man who stands
fast by principle, and refuses to sanction the
latest extravaganza of the tyrant leaders of fac
ton, is sure to be denounced false and fathless.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
City Bank of Charlotte,

(Trade Street, Springs Building,)
Furnishes Exchange on New York, Boston, Baltimore
and other Cities in any amount 10 all persons with,
out charge. A. G. BRENIZER,
March 16, 1858, Cashiet,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-04-22

TART "A Tennessee paper says the
threatening Ku Klux letter received by
Representative Mullins. of that State. was
only warning from the fool killer that he
was coming along.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-04-22

g5~ Utica, New York, has newly cleo
fed Democratic City Attorney, who served
during the var in the "rebel army.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-04-22

yTIOLINS and BOWS. Screws and 1tal-
ian Strings. gu.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-04-22

II q
/" Is&5iK t3it..4fs e t shE
CPORTING REQU1sTTIoNs. ElysGun
- Wads, Double and Single Waterproof
Gun Caps Pistol Caps. Fine Powder
Colts and RemiBgton's Reyolvers. Colts
Cartridges, 3 Sizes Smith g. Wesson's
Pistol Cartridges, 3 Sizes. Powder Flasks,
Shot Pouches, Ramrods, Tips and Screws,
Gun Nipples. &c.
LIME ENGLISH Hair and Tooth Brush.
IL en-. Brown Windsor, Honey, Lettuce,
and other Toilet Soaps. Pomatum. Cold
Cream. Hair Oils. Dentifrias.
LIME BRANDY by the Bottle or Gallon
l. Bourbon Whisky by the Bottle or Gal.
Ion. Jamaica Rum, Irish Whisky, Port
and Sherry Wine, French White Vine
Vinegar.
TvLAvoRING EXTRACTS. Lemon, Va.
Il nilla, Almond, Rose, Celery, Pine Ap-
pie, &C., &c.
CCHooL BOOKS. A large assortment
- Cap, Note. and Letter Paper. Pens
Ink, Pencils, Mucilage and other Office
Furniture.
GENUINE BERMUDA ARRONROOT
VI in Paper and Tin Cans. Spices Nut
megs, Mace, Ginger, Pepper, &c,
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-04-22
New Goods! New Goods !!

New Goods! New Goods
r WOULD RESPECTFULLY INFORM
Il my friends and customers that l have
inst returned from New Orleans, with a
fresh supply of
DRY GOODS.
GROCERIES,
HARDWARE
TINWARE,
CROCKERYWARE.
and many other articles too numerous to
mention, all of which I will sell at the
lowest CASH prices. Responsibility on
hand large supply Of
Corn, Oats and Bran,
at reasonable rates. I have also ONE
HUNDRED PLOWS: Calhoun pattern,
Peacock and Hall G. Spear; Nos-s, /, II
and 2, at NEW ORLEANS PRICES.
Give me call and judge for yourselves,
but don't come all at once and don't for.
get your pocket hooks.
I will either advance or give reason
ablepricefor Cotton. Inquireiust above the
ICE HOUSE HOTEL.
feb20 If JACOB WALKER.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-04-22
MAP OF HONDURAS.
PRICE ONE DOLLAR.

sttts.f = 80
The undersigned offers to the public, o
new and improved Map of British Hondu-
ras, which clearly defines the boundary line
Of that Colony. with accurate geographical
surveys and annexation notes. The loca-
ton and boundary lines Of the Great South
ern Grant, made by the Colonial Govern.
ment on behalf Of representatives Southern.
ers, is also defined, which is regarded as
the Garden District.
The Proprietor Of "THE DEaocRAr" is
authorized to, receive orders tor the above
Map. s t
Parties can order direct, by addressing
the undersigned at his Office. No. lib Com
mon Street, OF care Lock Box I, Post office
New Orleans, La.
l Edwin E. Overall.
N.B.-Overall's Guide to British Hon
duras, will be ready for delivery on the LIST
day Of May. PRICE ONE DOLLAR.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-04-22

GENUINE BERMUDA 1RRGNROOT
VI in Paper and Tin Cans Spices Nut
megs, Mace, Ginger, Pepper, &c.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-04-22

TyLAvoRING EXTRACTS. Lemon, Va.
II nilla, Almond, Rose, Celery, Pine Ap-
pie, &c, &c.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-04-22


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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-04-22
NEW ORLEANS ADVERTISEM'N

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The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-04-22

CHEWING ToBACC CO, Smoking Tobac-
~ CO, Pipes, &c. The celebrated Lou.
isiana PERIQUE SMOKING TOBACCO
kept for SALE warranted genuine is cut on
the Premises. sf'ps
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-04-22
/, A WOMANS "NO.p

Oh, no; could not wed you-no!
But hope you won't forget
Ilove you as sister should
Oh, please, viii, don't go yet.
Yes, love you as sister should;
Bnt marry you9 oh. no!
I'm grieved that yon should think Of it
Come back-don't leave me so.
There, now, sit down and talk to me,
Instead of frowning so;
One cannot love just when they would,
I'd like to have you know.
don't believe you lovo me much
do not, on my life;
Bnt if really thought you did
Well-yet-Td be your wife.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-04-22

| G. w L A N Fl Y
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Those wishing his services, will please
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-oFFIcE-
At Mrs. Canfeld's Residence.
Adjoining Ladies' Parlor
Alexandria, La, January 9Th, 1868.
The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1868-04-22

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Backing and Brushes.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

The following dispatch-the latest received
came over the wires ON Wednesday afternoon
TRINITY CENTER, November 18th.
The Republicans claim the State by 500 major
ity ; Hartsons case very Acknowledgements on
Humboldt. There are several precincts in coun-
ties to hear from.
Last night the Republicans had grand jollif-
cation and torch-light procession in San Fran
cisco in honor of victories in the East and Cali
forna but still can't get definite figures. Will
probably have to wait for official count. Should
Humboldt show a considerable increase Harrison
may be counted in. WHITTELsEY.
If Hartsons election depends on the majority
accorded to Humboldt county in the Sacramento
Union of November 10th, he is defeated beyond
doubt. Humboldt has been placed at 379 and
3S7 majority for Grant, while the Humboldt
Times of the It'll gives the majority for Grant,
as shown by the returns from twelve precincts,
at 263, and Hartson's majority at 1852. Whether
there are other precincts to hear from, we do not
know. 1t is strange that the majority in that
county should have been so greatly over-estima-
ted, for the most sanguine Union citizens of that
county with whom we have conversed never
claimed it by over 275. Much as we regret to
acknowledge it, Harrison is probably defeated.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14
Weaverville, Saturday, Nov. IA, 1868.

A MAMMOTH ENTERPRISE CoxxESCEp. y We
have before referred to the fact that a company
had been incorporated in Weaveryille for the
purpose of fuming Weaver creek This impor-
tan: enterprise has been fairly commenced, and
a look at the work will satisfy anybody of the
feasibility of fuming Weaver creek, if gone at
in proper and determined manner The bed
way of the fume ia first graded and substan-
tial under-drain laid to carry off the water which
mast necessarily accumulate along the line Of
the work. The fume commences short dis
lance below the company's (late Davidson's)
mill and twenty-five boxes of IL feet each are
already laid. The fume is sixteen feet wide and
twelve feet high The standards to which the
siding is spiked are six by twelve inches, and
secured by heavy caps. The 1ume will be sided
with two-inch plank on the inside and lined with
slabs on tho outside. The company had in
tended to have six hundred feet of 1ume in work
ing condition this winter, but the great amount
of labor required to get the enterprise started,
and the delay in obtaining the proper machinery
with which to prosecute the work, has rendered
it impossible.
1t is one of the most important undertakings
ever projected in Northern California, and when
in working condition must certainly be source
Of profit to the owners. With the necessary sup
ply of capital to aid them, hundreds of just such
projects might be successfully prosecuted in
Northern California.
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

QUIET REJoIoISG.-When sufficient Eastern
turns had been received last week to make it
certain that Grant and Colfax were triumphantly
elected, our Union fellow-citizens very modestly
fired national salute, and on Wednesday eve
ming happy company assembled at the theater
on short notice and danced till the morning
hours. On Friday evening last similar party
assembled at Armory Hall, Douglas City, and
passed most satisfactory night to the strains of
sweet music large delegation, including the
Brass Band, was present from weavervilIe. Our
political opponents cannot accuse Republicans of
being boisterous in their manner of rejoicing
A right-thinking Democrat remarked while the
party was going on at the theater: "Now that's a
rational way of celebrating victory. If our
side had similar cause for rejoicing the whole
Democratic party would have been drunk by this
time" However, it may be said with truth
that Whisky is no longer king in these parts
Weekly Trinity journal. [volume] (Weaverville, Calif.) 1857-1972, 1868-11-14

HEAVY BETTING IN San Francisco Election
betting was never carried on to as great an ex-
tent as it has been this year. A friend writes us
that in San Francisco it seems as though every
man had something bet. Crowley's election sent
at least $500, 900 from Democratic into Union
hands. On the State, gamblers, in particular,
were insulting in their ardor to get bets of three
to one on Seymour. At the Cosmopolitan Hotel
STE, 900 was bet between 5 P. NJ and midnight
of the 3d-much of it two to one. The best
joke on Democracy is that three or four hundred
of them procured fife and drum and paraded
the streets in honor of Cannavan's election (?)
betting their money freely. This they continued
for nearly two hours after Crowley and friends
knew he Crowley was elected. The writer
says =" You never saw such respondent set
as the Democracy are to-day (sth.) They have
bet near 81 200, 900 on the State going for Sey-
mour, and many are utterly ruined. There was
never anything like it seen here or elsewhere
On the Market street railroad the men bet every
thing they had on Cannavan's election, on the
judgment of Agnew, the Superintendent. The
" black and tans,'' as we were stigmatized on
election day, are indulging in broad grins now
Next year we will carry this city, certain"