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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1868-08-28

The CHAIR EDITORIAL. The poet who
sang the praises of the 'Old Arm Chair
would tune his muse to new strain, were
he now alive and the possessor of the snug,
ample, comfortable, and beautiful bran-new
arm chair which adorns the Pilot sanctum,
and in which we sit as we pen these lines.
1t is a gift from that master workman,
genial gentleman and uncompromising
Democrat, Mr. Henry Vogt, of Two Riv.
ers. On its broad and repose inviting back
is neatly inscribed in gilt letters the hon
oreG patronymic Of the editor of this paper
fanked on either side with the initials oi
the next President and Vice President Of
the United States, Seymour und Blair. I,
is precisely the article of Office furniture il
has long been our ambition to possess, but
aside from its intrinsic value, we shall al
ways prize it as an evidence of good feeling
entertained for US by one whom we are
proud to number among our friends.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1868-08-28

Two RIVERS The new brick yard re-
Gently commenced by Messrs. Oswald 4
Scharn, near the village and on the north
side of the Mishicott, has made its first
kiln of bricks which are of nice cream
color and will compare favorably with the
best Milwaukee brand of that article.
These gentlemen have an excellent site
from which to procure white sand for the
making of brick and draining tile and also
blue sand from which to manufacture
cement. 1t is their intention in con-
junction with the brick yard, to carry on
the manufacture of draining tile and ce.
ment next season on large scale, both for
local and shipping demand, and no doubt
these articles will soon be added to the
already large export trade Of that busy
village.
An accident occurred 10 the saw-mill of
Mann & Bro, on Thursday last, by which
an old man named Matthias Muller lost his
right hand. As he was reaching for an
oil>can near circular saw, by some means
his sleeve caught in the saw, by which his
hand was badly lacerated-tearing it into
shreds. DR.. Oswald afterwards amputated
the arm near the wrist-joint, and it bids
fair to soon be WELL Mr.. Muller was six
ty-four years old the day and hour the ac>
cident happened.
The new fire engine and appurtenances
manufactured in New York expressly for
Two Rivers, is expected on in about a
weeks time. The engine is to cost $500,
the hose, hose-cart, &C., 81 900 more-the
money for all Of which has been raised and
is now in hand So that burg can do
things up in style equal to any of its
more pretentious neighbors.
Deacon Smith, the accident to whom we
chronicled in our last week issue, is able to
be about once more, the accident not prov
ing so severe as it was at first thought it
would be. Nevertheless he was hurt bad
ly, but owing to the great life that is in
him and the skill of DR.. Oswald COM
bined, he soon became convalescent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17

In Lincolnton, the 18th inst, by Rev. r. N
Davis, DR.. Z. HI. Means to Miss Mamie Lecraft.
In Salisbury, at the residence of John NJ. Coffin,
Esq, on the 10th inst, DR.. j Brown of Missouri
to Mrs NJ Gray of Randolph county.
In Salisbury on the 10th inst, Mr. ]. A. Allison
to Miss Alice g., daughter of Dr. Sill of Columbia.
In Morganton on the Goth ut., Lieut. J. III. Scales
of Henry county, Va, to Miss Annie H. Avery,
eldest daughter of the late Hon. W. w. Avery.
In Greensboro, August 25th Capt. N. F. Foard of
Surry county, to Miss Lilly L. Walker.
In Raleigh, on the 10th inst Thomas Badger, Esq.,
to Miss Eleanor H., second daughter of the late Jno
S. Bryan. Also, on the 9th inst, Mr. Robert n
Jones to Miss Lucreta b., daughter of Col. B.
Allen. Also, the 9th inst, Mr. Archibald Nichols
of Orange, to Miss Sae F. Rogers of Wake.
In New York City, on the 29th ult., Mr. Clayton
Giles to Miss Mary A, daughter of the late Dr. Thos
H. Wright all of Wilmington, N. G.
At the residence of Gen. Hagncr Watervliet Ar
senal, on the 10Th ult., Mr. John c. Washington of
Kinston, N. c., to Julia c. Peyton, daughter of the
late Gen Bernard Peyton of Richmond Va.
On the 26th ult., Mr. j. L. Johnston of York coun-
ty, S. c., to Mrs. NJ. A. Brson of CASTOR CO.. N.
At Trinity College the Goth ult Mr. VIM. G.
Barbee of High Point, to Miss Lou C. Frazer.
In Reidsville, on the 2lst ult., Mr. Mortimer Oaks
to Miss Fannie r. IIolderby daughter of Maj JOS
IIolderby.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
". s. HALTOM. NAT. GRA
COMBINATION.

The subscribers would respectfully announce that
they have very extensive stock of Staple Groceries,
Confectioneries. Toys, Notions, &C., consisting in
part of all grades of Coffee Sugar, Tea Salt, Molas
ses, Bacon, Lard, Leather, Rice, Tobacco Snuff,
Cigars Pipes Cheese, Crackers, Can Fruits Oysters
Pickles. Jellies, Pickles by the dozen; Candy, plain
and fancy French Candy all kinds of Cake Trim
mngs prepared Aince Meat; all kinds of Fruits and
Nuts, foreign and domestic; Ornaments for Christ
mas Trees, &C,
Wholesale bills and orders filled promptly ard at
the smallest marg gin
Stick Candy made Of pure Crushed Sugar.
Fresh Bread daily; all kinds of Cakes made and
trimmed at short notice.
Highest cash prices paid for all kinds of country
Produce.
They sell the famous .'Common-sense Sewing
Machine S1s. Call and get one.
Come and the Magic Wheel of Life.
NAT and CHARLIE viii do their best for you.
HALTOM GRAY,
Next to Corner Drug Store, Tryon street
Nov 16, 1868 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17

G733" We are gratifed to know that one gentleman
ronIMaryand who recently visited this place in COM
pauv with number of others tour of inspection
has purchased a farm near this City. He bought at
arsasonable price. in good neighborhood, and is
well pleased We have no doubt others will soon re-
move to this section.
We have a letter from Col. Dechert of Hagers-
town. Md, stating that another party of Maryland
ers Will visit this section about the 2Oth inst We
ar satisfied from private information, that num-
Of Maryanders prefer locate in the vicinity of
Charlotte and we hope those having lands for sale
vii it be known, and make up their minds as to
the price Per acre at which they are willing to sell
It j. pleasant to know that while some of the cti-
OF North Carolina moving off (under il mis-
taken dca,J farmers and capitalists of other States
coming here and locating. Those who arc leav-
HL ms STATE viii come back after awhile if they do
-el too poor to raise money enough to bring them
ll.n.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
Che 29estern Democrat, Charlotte, 21&.
The N. C. Legislature.

The Legislature re-assembles to-day. The follow
ing new members have been elected to fill vacancie.
occurring in the counties named:
19h Distriet-Sampson, Cumberland and Harnet
John A. Oates, DEM, Uice L. d. Hall, Rad decd
a Democratic gain.
22d Distr1et-Orange-Ma John W. Graham,
Dem, riee Hon. Josiah Turner Jr., Dem, ineligible
4lst District-Burke, Caldwell and Watauga-Maj
A. C. Avery, Dem, rice E. W. Jones, Esq, Dem, in
eligible.
12h Distriet-Duplin and Onslow-J. G. Scott, OF
Onslow, Dem, rice VIM. A. Allen, Dem, ineligible.
PAN Distriet-Caswe ll-Steyens in place of Hon.
Bedford Brown, ineligible, Radical gain.
HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES.
Hdyne-Dr Smith, uiee Rhodes, Rad resigned
Democratic gain.
CatdeeI-Maj. W. II. Malone, vice Col J. C. Har-
per, Dem, ineligible.
Necc Uaaorer-G. Z. French, Rad, viee J. C. Abb
bolt, promoted.
UarneH-Ben- C. Williams, Dem, rice n. s. Stew
art, Dem, ineligible. .-..-~-- -.-.
Hayrood-W. p. Welch Dem, rice Brown, inel-
gible.
Jaekson-E. NJ. Painter DEM, rice Col Keener
banned.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17

WHAT VIRGINIA WANTs.-Not politicians, old
fogies, fossils of other days. but live active intel
gent citizens. Such men carry their success with
them, in earnest determination to let by cones be
hy-gOnes These arc the men who from the miner
ais of the mountains, the fertility of soil, the
advantages offered to commerce and the mechanic
arts, from the broad rivers and boundless resources
Of Virginia, and viii work out for her
and fortune superior to any that she enjoyed,
and who will elevate her to the highest pinnacle of
material prosperity. This the class Of citizens
want and whethertiey from Europe or the North,
they will find generous welcome --NorfoN Journal.
That IS exactly what North Carolina wants. Our
people must pay less attention to the fuss of
politicians and place-hunters, and more TO their
teral int crcsts Business and working-men Of both
parties should unite in efforts to stop extrava-
gance the part of all State County, City and Town
officers Politics should not be allowed to enter into
City elections There is too much at stake with
business men to jeopardize the prosperity of City
to crafty partizan feeling give office to par
tcular individuals Let good honest and faithful
men be selected, and let all unite upon ticket.
There enough good men in the country to save
it from ruin and if they will unite their efforts
denim corruption and incompetency, and use energy
and industry in their several avocations, all will yet
be well, and peace good feeling and plenty prevail,
except among tie idle and cicous.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17

Bes@ The New York Herald and its correspondents
unreliable that it is hard to tell when it pub
fishes the truth. Here is statement which it pub
lished last week from of its Washington
pondents:
1.-The movement in favor of giving Grant the unan-
NOUS vote of the Electoral college to be
ing shape that promises results Several demo-
cratic politicians, mostly from the South, have put
their heads together and agreed to recommend the
Electors of the States which have given Seymour a
majority to their votes in favor of Grant for
President They urge this step as grand stroke of
policy for the democrats to adopt at the present juno
ture. By casting aside party considerations in this
instance and giving Grant unanimous vote for the
Presidency they contend he would be lifted above
all petty distinctions of democrat, republican,
sentative and radical and made to feel that he is the
President of the whole people and such free to
deal with the issues Of the hour in spirit of enlar
Cel and liberal Stll cSmanSllin.,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
New Advertisements.

.a''ncws House-W NJ Matthews, Jr, Steagall.
MY Property for Sale--Robt Davidson
Executors Sales Alexander Executor.
stores and Dwelling TO Rents p Alexander, 4 gent.
Ir".tce to Dcbtors-Taylor & Duncan.
r',H and Winter Goods-McLeod Steele.
We" Garden Nurseries, Lindley Son. Greensboro
>ot!cc TO Shippers on the Railroad.
4.''E to your lnterest-A Sinclair
groceries,, COnfectionerics, &c-Nisbet s Maxwell
standardization h Gray.
= 'Ves. Sheet Iron, Tin Ware, &c-Taylor & Duncan
1l'nd books just received at the City Book Store
C'o'hlng made of Rock Island Goods-B koopmaun
cage Nanted-W Cook, Town Butcher.
nfy Goods, Boots Shoes, &c-Buxbaum s. Lang.
Notice to Debtors=-A Sinclair
NaS DiYidenl-Jas Carson President
IN 4''ne' Lme-W Pegram, Agent L C Railroad
1e'cner Manted-Apply to Broom, Charlotte or
-, DR. Redwine, Wolfsville, n c.
il'ho tor Sale-Apply at this Office to W " Peg
ram at the & G Railroad Dnno+-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
Congress-.

In the late elections the Democrats gained enough
members of Congress to prevent the Republicans
from having majority of wo-thirds, heretofore.
The new Congress will not assemble until after the
4th of March next, and shall not be surprised it,
when it does meet, a number of those elected as
democrats and conservatives not expelled pre-
vented from taking their seats to give the Re-
publicans two-thirds vote
1t is very doubtful whether those Democrats who
cannot take the iron-clad test oath will get their
seats Now that the Republicans have control of the
Government for four years more at least, they might
be magnanimous and abolish the test oath.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
The Late Riot at Asheville.
From the Asheyille News

| The following is an exact copy of the report
Of the Coroner's Jury, who for several dayswere
| closely confined in examining the case OF the
death of the negro who was killed in the riot at
| this place on the day of election. 1t substan-
TALLY corroborates our statement of last week.
The Jury was composed of some of the very best
men in our community, of both parties, and the
investigation conducted with fairness and
impartiality.
AsHEvILLE, N. c., Nov. 8, 1868.
The Jury to inquire the cause of the death of
James Smith, deceased, find that the said James
Smith came to his death, while engaged in
Riot at Asheville n c., on the afternoon of
right side of the face extending into the neck;
said shot was probably fred by Milton Ledford,
although shots were fired, about the same time,
and in the same direction, from pistols in the
hands Of Jesse Crook, Castor Mcdowell, William
A. Blair and William Grubbs. The jury also
find that the first stone or missile thrown came
from the hands of said James Smith, deceased.
The Jury further find that shots were fired, about
the same time and in the direction of the white
crowd, from pistol in the hands of an unknown
colored man, and pistol in the hands Of Simon
Henry, coored
The Jury feel it their duty to say that the
civil officers neglected to take proper precauton
to guard against the occurrence of this riot.
We believing, had they done SO, it could and
would have been prevented.
G NJ Roberts, Foreman, w Reynolds, n II
Polk, Kerr, Isaac NJ Broyles, Jno Wea-
yer, j S Z Summey, Z Cowan, w NJ Farriss J
E Ray, E l. Cunningham, FL Lindsey.
nj. A. Drank,
Coroner Of Buncombe county.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
A Good Speech.

Gen. Grant is now in Washington, and although
Many visitors call to him. it is said he refuses to
converse about his future course.
On hls way to Washington, Gen. Grant was well
coined by large crowds, but he made speech, ex-
cer at Belvdere, Ohio, he gave the military strut
the following good advice:
"Htatle"'en: see many of you in uniforms. You
lii them oil three years ago, and you can now lay
them of again, and we viii have peace. Good night
The City authorities of Washington rendered Gen
Grant pnhlic reception, but he replied to them as
follows:
"GrnHrmen l am very glad to meet you all and
receive your congra uatiOns, but hope you will spare
me any public demonstration as live here in this
city. and will be glad to receive my friends at any
tine without display. much prefer having none
and none VIII be held with my consent. To receive
You at any time, either here or at my residence,
without any demonstration, will be much more
agreeable to me, and hope will be agreeable to you
shall take the demonstration all for granted, and
appreciate your motives the same"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
Washington Items.

Jno H. Gilmer has addressed a letter to the
President exposing frauds and corruption in the
Revenue Department, and urging the President
to action in the matter.
A meeting of citizens and capitalists to fur
ther the Air Line Railroad between New York
and the West, uta Virginia Central Road, was
in session last week. 4 business committee of
fifteen Was appointed.
Gen. Grant had long interview with Com
missioner Rollins at Rollins Office. Very great
excitement exists about Revenue matters. I'm
portant action is expected.
The reported sailing of Gen. Longstreet for
Mexico is untrue
General Howard Commissioner of the Freed
mems Bureau, has submitted his annual report.
1t shows an expenditure of So, 677 900. There
were expended for school purposes $500, 900, of
which sum the freedmen paid $4,000, Northern
benevolent societies 100000 and the Bureau
$4,000. He thinks there is no necessity for
continuing the Bureau beyond the time fixed by
law, Jan. LIST. He proposes to continue the
freedmens hospitals at Washington, Richmond,
Vicksburg and New Orleans, and estimates the
expense of so doing at 100000. The education
al work among the freedmen, and the supervision
of their claims for collection, is to be continued
until Congress takes further action in the matter
Affairs in the Treasury Department in refer
ence to the investigation of frauds, arc in con-
siderable middle The President is determined
to have, if possible, full investigation of the
frauds perpetrated, let the blame fall where it
may. But strong and apparently almost irwin
chile combination exists to prevent the truth
from being ascertained Not only every officer
but every witness who is willing to testify to
prosecute the offence is at once subjected to the
Il I 4
nation, which includes some of the most power
full officers of the Government The Congress
sional committee has lent its aid to this combi-
nation and done all in its power to arrest and
suppress investigation, but the proceeding is to
be carried out.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
Mistaken.

Vice President Wade made q speech in Ohio re-
Gently, in which he said he opposed repeating the
tax Cotton because it out of pockets of the
rich men-the class that ought to be made to help
pay the National debt. Mr. Wade is very much
mistaken. The tax comes out of the pockets of the
laboring class-the men who work for wages and
for that reason the aboring class, white and black
ought to oppose those who favor taxing Cotton, or
increasing taxes on any sort of property. If the
farmer, merchant orpropertyowners heavily taxed,
he cannot afford to give high wages to employees,
and will not dol Congressman and legislators who
impose heavy taxes on the people, njure the labor
ing portion especially.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
State PenitantiarY.

We learn that the Commissioners appointed
to locate the State Pententiary have fixed upon
point at or near Lockville On Deep River, Chat
ham County. There were various excellent in
ducements offered to the Commissioners to To-
cate it near this city, at Selma, Johnston County,
and perhaps at other points, which would in
some respects, have been preferable, but the in
ducements in favor of Lockville, we suppose, pre-
vailed with the Commissioners and Influenced
their determination. The extension ofthe Chat
ham Railroad to Lockville, which will be COM
pleted in short time, obv:ates many of the OBJ
jections heretofore urged against it's location on
Deep River The building material is there
abundant and an immense water power for ma
chnery, and it is said to be healthy region and
abundant in provisions .-Raleigh Sentinel.
INCENDIARIsM.-We regret to learn that the
barn of Mr. F. A Archibald, eight miles from
town, was destroyed by fire on Sunday night the
9Th inst. Four good mules and large quantity
Of provender destroyed. 1t was the work
Of an incendiary. Mr. Archibalds loss we I'M
derstand, is from 81 300 to $780, Concord
Press.
DISTRESSING ACCIDENTAL few days since,
MIR James Patterson, worthy citizen Of Ala
nance county, was handling old gun, not sup
posing it was loaded, when it went off, the en-
tire load passing into his body, inhicting NOR
tai wound, of which he died in five days
pas~ The Weldon News says that the Superior
Court has been engaged the greater part Of its
sittings in the trial of negroes for various often
ces, entaing heavy expense upon the county,
nearly all of the criminal blacks destitute
of means, and the whole expense of their trial
devolves upon the county. Is there no possible
remedy for this evil (it asks J or must the taxes
Of the county, which should go to other purposes
be swallowed up in this abominable nuisance
To BE HIRED.-We are told that there are
some four or FIVE negro offenders now in Jail, held
by the County for the payment of costs, who are
ordered to be hired out that the amounts may
be secured They are doubtless anxious for a
release, and would thank almost any one who
would make the necessary arrangements with
the Sheriff Wilmington Journal
1t would be well for other counties to hire out
criminals instead of keeping them in Jail at
county expense.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17

IMPARTIAL E"-Dispatches state
that in Iowa and Minnesota, the amendments
to the constitutions of those States, establishing
impartial suffrage" have been adopted in the
late election. In Minnesota, according to the
census of 1860, there were but ESQ negroes,
which would give about fifty colored voters. In
Iowa there were ,O79 negroes which would
give PA voters. The majority for the amend
ment in Iowa is reported at 10000 and in Min
nessota at 5000.
The election in South Carolina, Georgia, Ala
bama and Louisiana teaches lesson that poll
ticians may study with profit. It is evident that
in every Southern State, in all future elections,
enough negroes will be found acting with the
Democratic party to give them the majority:
Their true interests lie in that direction, and
they will not be slow to discover that fact and to
act upon it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17

Observation-Disclosures returns continue to
increase the Democratic majority, which, from
present Indications will reach forty thousand.
SOUTH CARoLINA-Returns from nearly
every county in the State show Republican
majority of 5000 Democratic gain of 33 500
since the election for the new Constitution in
April last.
Simpson and Reed democrats, have been elect
ed to Congress. The other two Congressman are
republicans.
LoUIsIANA.-The vote in this State, stands:
Grant 26,552, Seymour 81, ZAP. The Demo-
cratic majority is ffty-fve thousand one hundred
and ninety.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17

The RIGHT MovEMEHT-At a meeting of the
Stockholders of the Wilmington & Weldon Railroad
ComIany, held in Wilmington last week. the follow
Ing resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That the President and Directors of the
Wilmington Weldon Railroad Company be, and are
hereby authorized to institute such legal proceed
ingS rs they may deem necessary to test the legality
Of The late Charter granted to the Chatham Railroad
continuing the same to Columbia S. c., and to pre-
vent the building of the
We hope all unconstitutional and extravagant ap-
preparations of the Legislature like the one for the
Chatham Railroad, will be resisted by every lawful
means If these appropriations not stopped,
ihc people sill lie burlcncd with taxes and the
State bInkruned
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17

In this county, near Davidson College, the 29tH
ult Mr. James Henderson, aged 73 years.
In this City, on the 9th inst, Henry Ringstaf,
aged 35 years. He leaves a wife and several chill
dren to mourn their loss.
In this county, on the nj ht of the 9TH inst Mr.
John s. Alexander, aged 20 years-an old and highly
respected citizen, and member of Sharon (Presby-
terian) Church. His end was peace. J.
In this county, on the 9th of September, Logan
Henderson, infant of j. G. and Frances J. Mccoy
aged month and "a days.
In Yorkve, the 9Th inst, Mrs. Rhoda Law
renee in the 85th year of her age.
In York county, on the 3D. inst, Mrs. Cynthia 3.
Carroll, aged 90 years.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
FOR. RENT

will rent privately, the Dwelling Springs
Corner, occupied by Mrs. ellison Boarding
House.
ALSO, three Store Rooms on Tryon street, now
occupied by Messrs. Frankenthall, Hill and Cross
Also. the Rooms above Stores
ALSO, the Store occupied by r. r. Rea in
Charlotte Bank Building, and the Dwelling House on
the Baptist Church street.-the property of Mrs. W.
" Kitchen.
This property will be rented for the year 1869.
S. p. ALEXANDER,
Nov &c. 1868 Nv Agent