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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
General Grant and the President

WASHINGTON correspondent of the Cincinnati
Commercial has had interview with Preslueh'
Johnson in which he gives some OF the lresiuen'
views as expressed at the interview In reference "
General Grants politics-wheher or not the ffesi-
dent understood Grant to be on his sde-the CORES
nop1cnt thus reports Mr. Johnson as saying:
..Of course. understood him to be with me all
olong because had his word for it, said the ffesl
don't HE went down South, and came back more
for me than was for myself. lie wrote rctoi,
that encouraged more than anything else n"
Ina to perseyere in the effort to get the southern
States back in the Union as had started OUT i
called on frequently for long 'lme ai'el NV va
,roversy between and Congress had coh,iiielc
and if he meant anything by what he SAID, ne was
f;anI nd supporter lie never talked politics very
| much because Grant always pretenoeu lie u"
| know ANYTHING about it; but he dldh seem "
! gard Reconstruction as poiltcai question: 80;
denly turned up as Radical candidate Tor the resi-
dcpcv. and that was the first l knew OF his OPPOSE
tion to ME.
| Tho transforming effect of circumstances Is ire
mendous. Few men are capable of resisting thef
environment.
| II will be remembered that some time ago II wen
the rounds of the papers that General Grant, som
months ago. had asserted upon an lntervle" Win III
President that .ths Government was made Tor whit
mon and none others should have voice III II.
the time some the admirers Of the Generairegaroe
. It rs fabrication. But the correspondent se'u'
, this question thus:
Il called the Presidents attention to TINS sunje
asled him if he remembered any such converts
. tion with Grant, and if So whether ne rcmeihpert
Grants remark that this was white man s "oEer
' mcnt He promptly replied that he did He eouldn
t rcneat Grants words exactly but the substance
e thrm was what had stated, and they were strong
aairst negro suffrage which, about that time
was proposed to introduce into the District OF Col
e hi. Among other things Grant said was that q
It negroes didn't know enough to vote ana ,h tse TN
Would vote lust as their employers wanted them
/ Uo illustrated by saying that he had NUMBER
6 negro servants in his house, and that to let 1h'
N ro5e would be simply to give him Grant 10 ma
r additional votes for they would vote just as ne
?. them He was quite vehement at the time In
Jennciations of the Radical policy ofnegro su1irag
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
Internal Revenue Stamps.

Revenue Stamps of every denomination constantly
on hand liberal discount allowed to the trace a.
On I'll Of Cbnrlotte A. G. BRENlZER,
ny q. 1eeo Cashier.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25

Egg The Pennsylvania and North Carolina
Cold Mining Company, composed principally of of
a and machinery now put up at their mine near
Charlotte, North Carolina: and are about ready
to commence operations. Their tract of land IN
North Carolina consists of four hundred ano
s;xtv acres and the amount of cash invested II
the company, as we are informed, is about s4o'
! =ihihadclphia Herald.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25

Tue BAHKEUPT LAw.-One feature OF inc DAM
rup Law, to which we have seen no aii"sioh Ill .i'e
explanations heretofore published Is That oeo'S u"
a bankrupt colectable IN the l. . 'our'' anu
that stay laws and military orders do not Ffe''"'
their collection by disraint, when Judgment IL u"
tanned through l. r Court.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25

The New York Herald has abandoned Mr. John nou
and declares for Gen. Grant as President. hI nen
NJ - c. Grant and therefore advises the Demo-
cracv ITO turn their attention and their EFFORTS rom
tho President to the next Congress, and they my
secure House of Representatives. when, tio, .
hegnnins to the end. will give us, under "rah'' ="
conservative administration. ''-Er. Paper.
1f,nv one was simple enough to place any CONN
dence in the integrity or course of the New YORK
| u, In 90, now see his mistake. The Herald
advised Congress to pass the odious Reconstruction
measures which forced negro suffrage on the so"'n
then the Herald abused Congress for what 1t ala
and blamed it for the trouble which now oppresse'
the eountry-and the Herald advocates Inc eiec
.ion If Cen Grant who is not only Radical, out
decetful. feeble and unreliable man. anu receh'i.
violated his word to please the Republican leaders II
Congress. The Herald has been bought up again
| probably.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
Just Received,

A second supply of Planters Hoes, at o.,
BREM, BROWN & cos,
Hardware Store, Oates Building
February "A, 1868. Wv
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25

nea= Republican meetings in Craven Cumoerlaha'
nd txo or three other counties have nominal ed Hon.
W. W Holden as the Republican candidate for Gov
orror of North Carolina.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
< Cents Reward.

, Econ, me about the last Of October, 10
-, '' ;nJen,yred colored apprentice named Kanda'
Jones Beasley He was bound to me at oc,oo PEI
Term Of Mecilenburg Comfy Court The ABOVE f'
word will be paid for his delivery to me-
Fob d 1868 2wpd D III. hlLio-''
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25

sas- Scrgt. Bates, Ia Federal soldier IN the la'e
usrl if will be remembered recently made ne'
that he could walk from Vicksburg, Miss, to WASH
ington City and carry over his head U. >. rag
without being moleSted insulted lie Is no" on
his Journey and last week reached Montgomery
Ala and was received with great display. = tei.
graphic dispatch from Montgomery da'eu 'i'e ''A'
says:
sergeant Bates carrying the U. S. flag reached
this CITY to-day lie was met by large numbers OF
citizens and carriages. decorated by l. ) nass wiz
a band of music. Three thousand people turned ou'
to hear the welcoming speeches ana 10 "eicone u .
The old flag was enthusiastically cheered. Hun
dreds of ladies from windows, balconies ana 'n'
varandahs on the principal streets, waved tneir manu-
kcrchiefs to him. as be marched along. lie was es
corted to one ofthe leading Hotels ana Is inc s"'
of the city as long as he remains All the speaker
md Narshals were Confederate soldiers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25

ANOTHER STEP BACKwARDs:-1he Ne"
Jersey Senate has Withdrawn its assent to the
18th Article-Howard Amendment-by vote
IF To Z
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25

FLoR1pA.-The following dispatch will give
the reader some idea of what terrible muss INC
Florida Convention has been in:
TALLAHASSEE, Feb. 20.-The reorganlzed
Convention continues harmonious Richards
the late President of the Convention, and Saun-
ders. negro member, both expelled, started tor
w ashington to-day with the Constitution made
At negro political meeting, at the African
| Church last night, violent speeches were made
bv the expelled members ofthe Convention, de
nouncing any Constitution other than that formed
by the minority. Saunders designated Gen
| Meade az q scalarag.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25

HATS AT COST PRICES, and if doubted
o,' NAV inspect nv Invoice. am determined to sell
them out i'r "n0'1~ JAS n. BUTT.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
FOUND.

large Silver Butter Knife supposed to have
been stolen has been recovered, which the owner
can have by paying expenses Apply at this Once
February a. 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
SELLING BOOTS AND SHOES
At a ner Cent Profit.

No Humbug! Closing out my entire s'"ck o. onoes
y DO no,r cost IN make room for another kind
of Goods. 0A''' W. W.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25

TAXING BoxDs.-We do not believe there Is any
fairness in cxcmping National and State Bonds from
taxation. and we are gratihed to see that the people
If the North and many members Of Congress are ue-
handing that such property shall be made to bear It's
.,,.l nrorortion of taxation. Why should man
tho invests his money in land or other real estate or
in trade (which distributes money among the Pe'ro
and benefits the public gencrally) be mace ~ pay
taxes for the support eff the State or Na'lonai "o'-
rrp.nt while the man who invests IN state or
Entinnal Bonds is exempted from taxation lhere
j. no fairness about It,
We see that our Public Treasurer advertises large
roupt of State Bonds for sale, and says they are
.xerupt from taxation. We hope the Convention OF
Legislature will authorize the taxing OF All H'a''
Bouds-if not By the State, by the counties al ieas
for county purposes. There is no good reason =,
ON. class OF individual property should De ehemP
from paving revenue into the public treasury WITH
other classes are heavily and GENEROUSLY taxed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
Encourage Home Enterprise !

NORTH STATE WASHING MACHINE
THE BEST IN USE,
Is now being Manufactured extensively, by the
NECKLENBURG MECHANICAL ASSOCIATION
of this City, at their Steam Works Gate Rudlsii S.
Cali and examine them and the certificates
Orders promptly filled and satisfaction guaranteed
or the money refunded.
p S.-DOORS, SASH AND BLINDS manufac-
tured as heretofore, at the above works.
Charlotte, n. c., Feb. "A, 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25

nss Boots and Shoes at cost II any 49,
needing large orders filled Jho' NJ pohi
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
Interest! Interest!!

Interest on deposits of currency, gold ana SILVER
allowed at the City Bank of Charlotte;
Feb n, 1868. A. ". bhhNlAhh' Sa'niei.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
BACON.

1e" D''n''' u ''''' s. GRoSE & cos.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25

B.ss- The Statesvie American has entered II
eleventh volume. 1t is first rate paper.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
Sweet Potatoes.
Irish Potatoes.

IA'fa i0' u '"' s. GRosE & cos.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
Rullion! Bullion!!

The highest market price P PAID iHr o'iu D
ana uo ot 1ess A. G. BRENZER, Cashier.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
Onions.

A fine lot of Irish Potatoes, for Planting AT
"A INV S. GROSE & cos.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
Special Notice,

The accounts of business men soncted anu s"'iH
f.a,;nn Guaranteed. at City Bank of Charlotte.
Feb a, 1868. A u DhhNiALn' c"'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
cold and Silver Coin.

nd silver Coin bought and soid al 'e''
Ooid anu =, the City Bank Of Charlotte
small mar ma gess a. G. BRENIZER, Cashier.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
insurance Agent.

lam now prepared to effect Insurance; pot =. ioy
IN frst class Northern Companies a. io'
and hre' In hfS' class A. G. BRENIZER.
rates. ,
February "a, 1858.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25

ra- We copy the following advertisement
from Raleigh paper: for the benefit OF our read
ers, Gf it is any benefit to know that the State
debt is about to be increased one and quarter
million dollars)
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25

w.cr,>croN Feb. 1S.-Colonel Phelps,
member from MARYLAND, will introduce in the
House in few days bill for the speedy dis
bandment of all colored regiments now in service,
and for rcorcanizing the same number upon
plan which will secure their ultimate coion'za1ioh
n Liberia. More efficient provision Is to be
,,odo for their instruction while in service, and
a sufficient amount of their monthly pay Is to be
reserved to secure both their fulhlment OF con-
tract and provide comfortable outfit tor them
selves and families upon their landing IN Liberia
The indications are that the meeting OF the
Democratic National Executive Committee IN
this CITY On the 22d will be largely attended by
;nAnent;al Democrats who seek to have the meet
inc Of the Democratic Convention In places OF
tbo;r choice A large number arrived tonight
from the West and North :,
At the session of the Reconstruction Commit
| too TO-DAY the Democrats and extreme Radicals
voted TOGETHER against the Bingham and oher
man hills to admit Alabama The Democrat
on,ose the measure in toto and upon prlnclpile
Stevens and others oppose it because they VII
not ,cree to make speciality of Alabama, bu
contend that all the Southern States should
governed by the same law. Inc AED'in' pf'
iect was therefore defeated
The President has revoked the order assign
;no Sherman to the command OF the department
of the Atlantic.
The probability of a continuous session OF ooI
oroes hence TO the 4th of March, 1869, Is peSlf
, ming to be discussed among the members: Hea
IL all the expressions point to recess II, q u'i
r , connie of months Resembling IN oeptel
o her ifevents require it, and then recess uni
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
MARKETS

New YORK, Feb 21.-Cotton less active. Sales o.
5 900 bales at "a cents. Gold active ana exclleo
closing at l.415.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25

Several Hogheads Baltimore SIDE bacon, anu ns Hn<
country Bacon at D. "ho
Eohru,ry 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA,

Treasury Department, Raleigh FED To- loo0'
The Board of Internal improvements, IN eohse-
ouencc of certificate to them under an act OF tne
General Assembly, entitled An Act to authorize the
President and Directors of the Western North caro-
lima Railroad Company to put said Road under con, ;,
trsc, ratified 9th February, 1867, having notlheo
me to subscribe for one million. three hundred ana
fortv-two thousand four hundred and slS'y-siA
dollars of the capital stock of SAID company, ~
order to paw said subscription, sealed proposals W"
he received by the undersigned or before the "a
day of March, 1868, for the purchase OF one miiioi
three hundred and forty-two thousand dollars, oono
of the State Of North Carolina, with coupons LOT III
terest at per cent. payable semi-annually on IN
first DAYS of July and January in each year al IN
National Bank of the Republic in the City OF New
York and the principal payable at the end OF 'nir,
wears from the LIST January, 1868, said bonds 10
of the denomination of 81 900 each
As collateral security for the payment, OF eac
bond ten shares of stock in the North Carolina Kan
road Company are mortgaged, in accordance VII
An Act to enhance the value of the Bonds 10 DC
sued for the completion of the Western North Gar
lima Railroad and for other purposes, ratified III
December, 1866.
The aforesaid Bonds are exempt from taxation.
No bid for less than par will be entertained
KEMP Z. BATTLE, Pub. Treas
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
Sugar. Coffee, &c.

-> BARRELS A &C. COFFEE SUGAR, and
6DSH 10 Barrels Yellow Coffee Sugar.
20 Sacks Coffee,
10 Half Chests Imperial Tea for sale by
STENHOUSE, MACAuLAI l. co.
BACON! BacOn!!
~ UHDs. BALTIMORE BACON,
n % % Bbls and Half Barrels Boston Mackerel,
10 Barrels and Kegs Leaf Lard,
% Boxes Candles,
d Barrels Northern Seed Potatoes, for sale
bv STENHOUSE, MACAULAY co.
February "a, 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25

Iron! Iron!!
superior lot of horse wagon Tire, and all other
styles Of Iron, at wo1pps cos
February q, 1868
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT.
The Store House lately occupied by barringer'
Wolfe g. Co.. near the Charlotte Hotel is ohered LOT
Rent. The Store is 80 feet long with basement anu
Warehouse in rear 100 feet long.
s. p. ALEXANDER, Agent.
February "a 1868 4w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
Alanance Plaids.

large lot of Alamance Plaids, just received at
BARRINGER, WOLFE & cos.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-09-18
The Georgia Outrage.

The story of the expulsion Of the
coiored memb bers of the Georgia Leg
/ Eisiature is told with the different opin-
ions entertained as to the legality OF
| the act. Having secured a bare majority
Of democrats and weak kneed Republi-
cans the Legislature, the rebels deter
mined on securing majority, and
/ in Orderto do this, expelled twenty
three cOlored members as ineligible
under the old slave code that declared
a man with one eighth colored Blood
IN his veins not to be a citizen. -Four
were left for the present the exact in
fusion of African blood not determin-
ed, but now committee with sharper
eyes and keencr noses, or less nieety
Of conscience, are after them also,
a resolution for their expulsion drawn
up in advance.
A nice question viii arise outof this
matter. The Fourteenth Amendment
was adopted by the votes Of those
tWenty-three members, now declared
to have been ineligible, and, therefore
no Members Was the ratification of
the Georgia Legislature valid? If not,
then Georgia has not complied with
the conditions Of the Reconstruction
laws, and must be remanded to militia
Ty rule with Its concomitant exclusion
from representation and participation
in the Presidential election.
There is another question growing
out of this action Of the rebel Democ-
racy of Georgia. What effect will it
have on the colored vote which the
Democracy are now seeking to secure?
The twenty three members were not
expelled for any crime or offense; nor
for any irregularity In their election.
The only reason alleged is that they
we're -coIored, and therefore not enti-
tied to full political rights. The De-
mocracy tell the negroes that if they
viii vote Democracy into power, the
will find the Democrats to be
their best friends. They feast them,
fatter them, and promise them a-ne-
gro paradise. under Democratic govern /
ment, but whep BY these means the
desired endis gained, the iron heel Of
the old despotiem is again placed on
the neck OF the negro. The denial Of
ehe right 9f suffrage, for the one is
a n ecessary consequence. OF the other,
l. GleJeLdH6 Herald
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-09-18
The freedman.
By CASPER RUIZ

founded on facts and inscribed to Andrew
johnson. The poem appears in the West
Hche Post Of st. Louis, IN German.l
The days have shortened, the cold winds
What 1Tanderer crosses the neId alone,
Facing the wintry weather?
With weary feet through the wood he goes;
The fading twilight q pale gleam throws
And the mists Of the evening gather.
Dushzy his features and woody his hair;
Torn and dusty and faded with wear,
] SEE the blue coat Of the prlyates
On his shoulder he carries the Union gun,
From the great campaign, from the victory
He hsstens his home to arrive at.
The UnionI In darkest days of all.
He rushed TO battle, Obeyed her CALL
In the last great fight his baF0net shone;
And now he comes back with joy to his own,
Released from slavery's burden.
He hurries along the lighted streets,
But his eyes he scarcely raises
To the marble walls; and Of all he meets
None welcomes him or praises.
With timorous steps that trembIed not
In the Wildest roar of cannon,
When Petersburg VOlleyed her deadly shot,
He shuns every white companion
And farther and farther, with weary feet,
Through the city's darksning mazes,
He hurr1es, and still no man does he meet
Who welcomes him or praises.
But, here where the cabins stand in a row,
Whittier his steps have tended,
Inc JOY OF nome IN MS nearb Q0bn glow,
For his pilgrimage is ended.
Softly he knocks at the Iovyly door;
On the door step his musket rattIes;
Inside his little one plays on the floor
And listens amid his prattles.
He opens-''O fatherl" he shouts at the sight;
"HeHe he is, home again mOther!n
And child and husband and wife with de-
light
Are Kissing and eIasping each other.
Home again, home again, happy and free
In his arms his baby he losses;
't6reat was the boon, and worth more to me
Than ten times my struggles and crosses,
For you the money my labor earns,
For you the pursuit of pleasure;
Twas a SLoUe went forth, but man returns :
The sword has won Libertys treasure.
There's a crashing knock at the cabin door;
The panes shatLer and shiyer;
He springs to his ride-Ou picket once more
who's there ?''-the Union forever!
in the name of the State" the sherfd be-
gins,
ST arrest you-the handouts are ready
No nigger allowed to carry gun!
All right, to jail with him i-steady!''
The days have heightened, the March winds
moan,
What wanderer crosses the fields alone,
Facing the wintry weather
y Freedom! the leaves of the laurel are shed;
Thou Wanderest silent with dropping head;
And mists of the midnight gather.
Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1868-09-18
NO 26
Z Rifed Shots from the Columbus
Journal

rul-sar tt tt iC
Treason Is the sum of all crimes
just as slavery is the sum Of al villain
les. The punishment of treason is
death. If the Forrest and Cobb can
didate Tor Presidency gets into nOwer
the punishment for loyalty ia the
rebel States wild bedeath.
7 The fight at Gettysburg. between
Meade aud Lee was for tho possession
Of Washington. The fight 0cw- be-
tween lQya Republicans and the rebel
Democracy Is Tor Che possession of the
National Capital. See to II, citizen
soldiers, that the enemies Of the Re
public do not accomplish through the
forms ot an election what they could
not accomplish by means Of war,
The best paying busiue4s in New
York now is that Of beinr he Wick
edest Man. He is making = fortune
while ordinary rogUes are left to
s5arve and steal, each going to the
devil ia his own fashion as usual
There has been more snivel wasted
over John Allen than would have sur
ticcd to make all Five Points a nest Of
Pharisees, if judieiously expended
Itis cruel injustice to Brick Penn
erOy to sneer at him because he has not
been able TO make his Democrat nasty
enough for New York. Brick has
done his best--but he is couutry-bred.
aud can't be expected 10 compete sue
&c ssfUlly with the veteran cuftlefshes
Of New 4 oTk journalism Give him
time It IS natural that some disaD
pointment should be felt, now, but
with experience superadded TO natural
capacity, Brick wilirepay the patience
Of his readers.
The Democratic joarnals attack
Grant because he drinks, and Colfax
for being a temperance mau Just so
the Copperhead Journalists Of that
day attacked the founders Of the Re
publican party. over eighteen hundred
years age, saying that one had 2 devil
because he came neither eating nor
drinking, and the other was a VINE
bibber, the friend Of Publicaus and
sinners.
Mr. Seymour aud his friends make
il a subject Of complaint against the
Repnlieaus that since the election
Of Mr.. Lincoln eight years ago
American shipping has declined Sc
per cent. We have now less Shipping
than we had in 1860, butit has not
declined the amount claimed by the
Democracy But suppose it had, who
caused the decline? That distinguish
ed Democratic editor and Statesman.
Raphael Semmes-known a few years.
ago as the Pirate Semmes-ought TO
be able to tell something about it, as
he boasts of having during the war,
burned over 500, ,0O0,00 worth Of un-
armed American vessels.