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Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04

That vulgar and unprincipled sheet,
the La Crosse Democrat () calls Frank
p. Blair "the Butcher Of st. Louis" and
wants to know ''if the Democratic party
has fallen SO low as to be used by such
creatures as this Butcher and the other
members of the pestilent Blair family" ="
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04

A Philadelphia soldier proposes to
carry 81 flag labeled Grant and Colfax OH
foot to Galveston. The Boston Post
says that is the only way that ticket can
be carried.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04

We have received the first number of
the Campaign Democrat, published at
Shreveport, in the Caddo Gazette office.
s. II. Calhoun, editor; Col. Jack Whar-
ton and r.. j. Loouey, Esq, associates.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04

]. M. b. Tucker and NJ. II. Carver,
Esqrs., Town Councilmen elect, have
been duly installed and enter upon the
discharge of their official duties.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04

The New Orleans Times of the 26th
nit. saws the safe of the steamer Rose
Franks was robbed of S24OO while lying
at the Stock Landing. Nobody knows
who done it.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04

The river opposite this point has fallen
one foot since our last and continues to
recede at the rate Of ] inches in twenty.
four hours. 1t has fallen in all about
nineteen feet eight inches. There is full
five feet of water on the bars between
this point and Alexandria.-[ Shreveport
So,etk- Vestera, 29th alt.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04

The Jimplecute, of the 2sth ult., re-
ports the river at Jefferson as having
risen several inches in consequence of
the late heavy rains.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04

d. Creswell, Esq, having received his
commission as Parish Judge of Caddo
Parish, has retired from the editorial
department of the South Western.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04

Senator Doolttle, of Wisconsin, has
written an eloquent and patriotic letter
in support of Seymour and Blair.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04

Senator Morton, of Indiana, has en-
dorsed the grecnback plan of the Dem
ocratic platform.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04

Gov. Seymour is fifty-seyen years of
age. Frank Blair is forty eight.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04

Our town is again without a Federal
garrison, the troops of whom NC made
mention a short time since having de-
parted last Saturday vi lMaHsfeld Tines.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04

See advertisement of Mr.. JOS. Ezer-
mack in another column.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04

Both Houses of Congress have ad-
journed until the third Monday, 21st
day, of September.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04

The city of Paris owes s0O,OOO,OOO in
gold.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04

Butler declares he never fell in love.
He, however, must feel spooney at times
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04
FOR PRESIDENT:
HORATxO SEYMOUR.
of New York.
yICE-PREsIDENT:
F.. p. B L AIR.
OF Missouri.

Electors.
FOR THE STATE AT LARGE:
r.. G. WICKLIFFE, of West Feliciana.
ISAIAH GARRETT, of Ouachita.
ALTERNATES:
JAMES p. FRERET, of jefferson.
JUDGE j. N. LEA, of Orleans.
DISTRICT ELECTORS:
1st Cong. Dist.-A. SAMBOLA.
End :. :. nj. B. BRADY.
3rd :. >. A. S. HEBRON.
4th - :. A. DEBLANC.
9th :. n. w. COLEMAN.
ALTERNATES:
1st Cong. Dist. p. SHERBU URINE.
2hd :. GEO. W. RACE.
3Yd :. j. III. KENNARD.
4th :. l.. n. CULLUM.
w. f. BLACKMAN
%" j. H. BRIGHAM.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04

Mr.. PendIetom has taken the stump
for Seymour and Blair.
Natchitoches spectator., 1868-08-04
1professional Garos.

j. ID. BREDA,
Attorney at law.
A1ice at the Drug Store of DIR. p. Breda, ON
" Washington street, opposite Burke d
Walmseys, Natchtoches, La.
Prompt attention paid to all business entrusted
to his care.
MILTON =. CUNNINGHAM,
ATTORNEY At. Law,
Natchitoches, La.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-07
The Proportion of the Sexes.

A French statistician informs us that he has
taken an average of the censuses of various ma
tions, and that he has found that to every hun
dred female births there are hundred and six
males. Nevertheless, he goes on to say, the
morality OF boys during the first twelve months
is greater than that OF girls, and at the end Of
the first year the number are about equal. They
continue about even, until by the Influence Of
casualties by disease war; &c, &c, the females
at about twenty-five exceed the males by several
per cent. AS general thing most of them get
married who ca"-no doubt of it, ladies--all
right, too, that it should be So A certain frac-
ton of the ladies are left ION hand" however
constituting what are generally invaluable men,
bers of society-somewhat given to snarling, it
is true, and not entirely free from spite against
those who have drawn prizes in the matrimonial
lottery-yet what could we do without them
1t is the godly ladies of the congregations who
60 about and seek out the poor and destitute,
who see that the wretched do not starve for want
Of piece of bread or perish of cold for the lack
of stick of wood. These are the true mission
aries OF charity, that carry consolation to the
destitute, obtain work for them, furnish the sick
with medicines and necessary diet, and the poor
children with clothes for the body, free educa-
ton for the mind and proper noraland religious
training for the soul.
We thus see what was the intention of the
ltive ratio of the sexes, and of their subsequent
change IN proportion-it was all foreseen, as
John of Geneva would observe 1t has been all
for the best; for if there too many old maids,
the rest of their sex might be good deal too
much worried by them; and if there were too few
there would be lack of these ministers of char
ity whose position could be filed by no other
class-so that when we discern this manilestly
kind dispensation ofProvidence in leaving among
us just the right NUMBER neither too many nor
two few we should be thankful to Him who doeth
all things well.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-07
New Plan to Pay off the National Debt.

A writer in the Philadelphia Press submits a
plan for the payment of the national debt which
he kindly says win occasion 'svery little incon-
venience to our people" This plan is that the
United States government should have the entire
monopoly of the sale of cotton produced in our
country that law should be passed creating
agencies for the purchase of cotton at certain
points, and that the price of cotton should be
fixed hy law, allowing, after due inquiry, what
would be proper compensation to the producer.
he to be paid in cotton bonds receivable for all
debts due to the United States, excepting custom
house dues, at the agencies established by the
United States, these bonds to be redeemed at the
several sub-treasuries, and, when redeemed. to
be cancelled and not re-issued, SO as to prevent
an imitation of the currency. They would take
the place of the bills of exchange drawn upon
cotton, and be easier negotiated"
The cotton purchased to be sold to any one
wishing to purchase at an advance of two cents
per pound for home consumption, and for expor-
tation at eight cents per pound advance. The
author of this brilliant plan giver figures to show
its practical operation as a revenue measure, as
help to manufacturers as a punishment to
traitors, and lesson to Eng gland and France for
their unfriendly conduct to the United States
during the war. The editor of the Press thus
endorses this plan: The above suggestions seem
to possess at least the merit of practicability.'
Perhaps it would be well for these wise people
to consider whether, with all their i'll gotten and
ill-used power, they can force the Southern peo-
pie to make cotton ruinous conditions.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-07
Alabama,

1t will be remembered that Alabama failed to ratfy
struetion law. Congress has been working at the
matter for several weeks to avoid failure in the
business. Finally, last week, the House of Repre-
sentatives passed bin to settle the difficulty by de-
claring the Constitution adopted
The bill declares the Constitution the fundamental
law of the provisional government. The officers re-
Gently elected to qualify and enter and discharge
their duties on May first. The Governor may con-
the Legislature elected under said Constitution
and the Legislature shall possess all the powers con-
ferred by the Constitution, and the Legislature may
again submit the Constitution to qualified electors
with without amendments. When a majority of
electors qualified under Act of Congress, March odd
1867, have adopted Constitution, and the Legisla-
ture has ratified the Fourteenth Article, said Const-
tuition may be presented to Congress for approval
Laws to provide a more efficient government in the
rebel States shall remain in force in Alabama except
ratified by this Act until Alabama is admitted to
representation.
1t also provided that the Constitution shall never
be so amended to deprive any class of citizens of
the right to vote, and that Congress shall have
right to annul any such legislation This gives to
Congress the right interfere forever in the internal
politics of Southern State, when Northern State
would tolerate any such despotism. Such legislation
is unjust and cannot stand.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-07
The Proposed Constitution.

The following among the main biectons to the
CONSTITUTIONS: "If adopted it will supersede the
Constitution of fathers, and scarcely trace of
our present system of government will remain. 1t
will abolish blow nearly every essential ele
ment in a good and stable government and sweep
away every dis notion, every check. founded
or color. education intelligence property per-
sonal merit.
1t abolishes taxation a basis of representation
in the State and places the entire property of the
people in the hands of those who pay no taxes
II will increase the burdens of taxation s:x-aye,
eight-fold The present State government costs
about 100000 year. Under the proposed COnsi-
tuition its will be increased two millions.
1t radically changes our entire judicial system.
aboishes county courts. creates two more Supreme
and four additional Superior Court Judges and pro-
vides that all judges, solicitors and justices of the
peace shall be elected by the people for short
In place of county courts it establishes boards of
county commissioners with unlimited power to i'm
pose taxes for county and school purposes; and they
ar. elected for short terms, by the people
II creates a large number of new Offices with
heavy salaries attached and they all to be filled
by popular vote.
Besides giving the negro the right to vote it make
him eligible for any Office. and to sit on iuries
1t gives the negro equal rights with the whites at
all places of public resort, on all phiic conVeyances
in all hotels. &c.
1t compels the white man and negro to drill side
by side in the same militia company.
II permits the marriage of whites and blacks. and
allows white children to be bound TO black masters
and mistresses.
1t compels the poor white children of the State TO
attend the same school with negro children and thus
inaugurates social negro equality
1t provides that all schools. maintained in whole
in part at State expense, shah be open to blacks
and whites alike.
In fine. far as human laws can effect it, il will
make the negro not only the equal of the white
in all respects but, upon its adoption he will be de-
cidedy his superior; for large class of our most
- op1 ri asfs ,Svr,n - -
ever disabled from holding Office, while everything
is open to him"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-07
New Advertisements.

Quarterly Statement of the First National Bank of
Charlotte.
Hardware just receiyed--Brem Brown & Co.
Spring and Summer Goods Buxbaum L Go.
!ofee, Tea and Sugar-Stenhouse. Macaulay l. Co
Tax Notce-Thos Dewey. City Clerk.
New Spring Goods-A Sinclair.
Hardware, Crockery, &c-Sims Kennedy.
Erockery and Glassware &c-Jas IIarty & Co.
For Sale-Dr f Douthit. Statesvile. n. G.
500 Cords of w God Wanted-Davil Midnight.
Dress Making and Millinery-Mrs l. Norryee and
Mrs NJ Griffin.
Schedule of the North Carolina Railroad.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-07

CHEEEING.-We like to publish cheering words
whenever possible, AID with pleasure we clip the
following paragraph from the Henderson Index.
Speaking of Granville county, that paper says:
..The people of this county in a much better
condition than any other in the State The crop of
Tobacco, which will soon be in market is of the
usual quantity, and surpasses its usual quality. The
farmers making every preparation for the Guilt
walton of full crops this year of Wheat. Corn, To-
bacco and other products With good crops this
year. and the amount realized from the crops now
hand, old Granville will truly be on her legs
firmly again We particularly pleased to know
that attention will be paid in future to bread
stufs, and provisions generally"
We have to believe that the people of several
other counties are in likewise good condition. 1t is
fashionable to grumble, that many have forgotten
to be cheerful and thankful
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-07

The Winnoma Mimi Democrat says: Last
Sunday week. "a daughter Of Mr. Liddell, about
nine years DID, fell into the river, four miles be-
low here, and foated down the stream three hun
dred and fifty yards, being most OF the time un-
der water. After she fell into the river, the
alarm was given, when Mr. Joseph Galbrath and
Mr. james Tuns got her out. Life was appar-
emily extinct, but one of her rescurers rolled her
on his knee for few moments, then held her
head downward which caused the water to flow
from her mouth After carrying her short
distance she began to show some signs of life,
and in short while was restored to conscious
ness. This we consider remarkable recovery,
as she was, our informant states, under the water
at least thirty-five minutes"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-07

RARE LUcK-Lemuel Jones, lad about
sixteen years of age, recently met with extraor-
binary good fortune. He was engaged in the
task of walking from Erie to chicago, being
~veuturcsome lad, and having some vague plan OF
seeking his fortune in the latter city Between
Euclid and Cleveland, he picked upa large wal
let, tightly tied with piece of red tape. Upon
opening the wallet, $4,000 in greenbacks were
disclosed to the glistening eye of the boy, who
had not expected to find his fortune in SO short
a time after leaving home There were no pa,
pers in the wallet indicating to whom itIbelonged
and it is possible the boy will remain in undls,
puted possession of tie money. The wallet had
b. en- exposed to the weather and was considerably
damaged some of the greenbacks, too, were some
what injured from wet, but not enough to af-
feet the value of them-Cjpueidnd Puu.deater.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-07
CHARLOTTE MARKET, April 8, 1858.
CORRECTED BY STExHousE, MAcAULAY & Co.

Cotton-During the week Cotton has advanced
fully two cents. closing active Saturday at 253 to
25a cents for midling classification, including tax
Sales for the week 100 bales.
Flour-Market well supplied at 1915 to Sss5 per
sack from wagons.
Corn-Market dull at SIPS to 81 30; Corn Meal
81 80 to 81 81; Peas 81 .25; Oats 20 to rs cents.
Bacon hog round) from wagons 10 cents; Balti
more Bacon from stores II cents Lard 10 TO 20 cts
Fresh Butter 25 TO 90 cents; Chickens 20 cents5
Eggs 123 to Is cents
Corn whiskey and Apple Brandy 81 so per gallon
by the retail.
Liverpool Salt s.. so to so6o per sack
Molasses rs cents to 81 by retail.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-07

After an experiment of twenty years with secon-
Diary punishment, Switzerland has found it necessary
to establish the death penalty.-Er. Paper.
And experience shows that it is necessary for
North Carolina to reestablsh the whipping penalty
in order to properly punish thieves and villains. In
the good old times when people knew that if they stole
the property of others there danger of getting
flashing, there thieving done in North Caro-
lna-and professional rogucs and gentlemen pickcts
dared stay in the State The terror Of the whip
ping post was greater than Pententiary or gallows.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-07

gsls~ A tract of good land, located in fine neigh
borhood in this county, sold at auction last week
under execution from the U. S. Court, for 1926
per
Inasmuch the collection of old debts between
our own citizens is stopped by law it is unfair to
permit Presidents to force property to sale at
sacrifice. Gen. Sckles attempted to stop it, but then
President Johnson removed Gen. Sckles from COM
mand.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-07
Onions AS A SPECIFIC AGAINST INFECTION.

ONIONS AS SPECIFIC AGAINST INFECTION.
A correspondent of the Scientific American
recommends onions as a specific against epide-
mics-not as an esculent, but sliced and kept in
a sick room, where they will absosb any atmos-
phereic poison. They should be replace by
fresh ones every hour. 1t is noticed that in the
room Of small pox patient they will blister and
decomp,se with great rapi li,y, bat will pre-
vent the spread OF the disease. Their appca-
ton has also proved effective in the case OF snake
bites
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-07

NEGRO NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. April 1.
A. A. Bradley, Boston negro, is circulating,
through this city and the country. the following
incendiary circular, causing considerable excite
ment:
"Notice.-All bad men in the city of Savan-
nah. who threaten the lives of the leaders and
nominees of the Republican party, President and
members of the Union League Of American If
you strike blow, the man or men will be fol-
lowed, and the house, in which he or they take
shelter, will be burned to the ground Take
heed! Mark well Members Of the Union -
Rally Rally ! Rally! for God life and Liberty"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-07
Hon. T'hOS. S. AShe,

The Conservative candidate for Governor, addressed
the people in this City Monday, the Both March.
1t being our publication day could not hear him,
but learn that he made plain, argumentative
straight forward speech against the Constitution
and showed that it could not promote the interests
of our people generally to adopt it. He INDUCED i'll
no abuse of any person, b, relied argument only
to convince his audience that The Constitution is not
q good one
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-07

A seven year old boy was lately heard to use
profane language. On being reproved by his
parents, and directed to ask God S forgiveness,
he retired to his room and was heard to say:
'Oh, God, ! am very sorry | said that naughty
word, and won't say so any more; but please
hurry and make HE grow up to be Il man, and
then | can swear as much as [ want to, like pa
and nobody will notice it."
Mrs. Darlington says one is obliged to walk
very circumscrumtiously these slippery times
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-07

A Clergyman was once sent for by one of the
ladies OF his congregation. We'll, MY good wo-
man. said he, 80 you very ill, and require
the consolation of religion? What can L do
for you p NO" replied to old lady, Il am only
nervous and cant sleep" How can help that
asked the parson. 'Oh, sir. you always put me-
to sleep so nicely when | go to church, that
thought if you would only preach little for me..'
The parson ''made tracks"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-07

Two good natured Irishmen, on one OCCASION
occupied the same bed. In the morning one Of
them inquired of the other: Dennis, did you
hear the thunder last night" No Pat; did it
really thunder last night" Yes it thundercd
as if hven and airth would come together y
''Why in the divi didn't ye wake me, when ye
know | can't sleep when it thunders.''
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-07
Registration Notice.

will attend, for the purpose of revising the Regis
sration Lists in the ID Division of Mecklenburg
county, and fer entering such names as may be en-
titled 10 Registration, at
Deweese $ Tuesday and Wednes lay, 9TH & Sth April
Long Greek, Thursday and Friday. 9th & 10th
Harrisburg, Saturday, llth April.
SOLOMAN SIFFORD
April 3, 1868 Acting Chairman.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-07
Yankee Notions.
Dress Making and Millinery.

Mrs. l.. A. NORRYCE and Mrs NJ. GRIFFIN,
have associated themselves together to give perfect
satisfaction to the Ladies of Charlotte for
DRESS MAKING AND MILLINERY.
These Ladies' not doing business for gain but for
sustinancc therefore they solicit the patronage
of the citizens. They prepared to arrange the
most elegant and particular Notwithstanding
regularly patterns of latest date. Though COM
ing Immediately from the North, they claim the
Southern patronage, as necessity compells them TO
solicit the patronage Of Southern Ladies.
Anril q. 1863.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-07

SELMA, ALA, March o1.-Judge Pope of the
twelfth circuit OF Alabama. was arrested yester-
day at jacksonville by the military authorities,
and confined for failure or refusal to execute the
jury orders. Judge Pope was original and all
the time Union man
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-07

Irish citizen in grief is asked by his friend
what is the matter:
Matter indade. Why here, 1 insured my
brothers life only two wakes ago and yesterday
he got killed with derrick. And whin | came
to tell those assurances they'd been after making
some mistake, the blackguards thrycd to bride
me off wild the five hundred dollars if was
hay then to sell me brothers blood"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-07

WILMINGTON & WELDON RALRoAD.-Mr J. A.
Sadler has been appointed Agent for the Wilmington
s. Weldon Railroad at Charlotte. Freight sent North
via Goldsboro over that Road will be carried as
cheap as by the Raleigh CASTOR Road. The State
is Stakeholder in the Wilmington & Weldon Road
and whatever increases the revenue of the Road in
the income of the State and lessons taxation
to that extent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-07

BENT TO HAKLEoIUN.-Ueo. Newton aud
W. Stanhope, the two suspected counterteiters
arrested III this city some days since, Were on
Monday night forwarded by Col. Frank, under
guard, to the Provost Marshal General at Char
leston- HID,togtou EtHry0/
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-07
TAX NOTICE..

The Tax Lists tor Charlotte will remain open one
week longer, at the Banking House of Thos. w.
Dewey Co. At the expiration of that time parties
who have failed make their returns will be charged
double tax.
By order of the Board of Aldermen.
TIIOS w. DEWEY,
April 6, 1868 lw City Clerk.
Esi5- Daily Times copy times,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-07
Board of Registration.

The Board of Registration, for revising the regis
.ration list, will meet Charlotte the 7th Sth,
9th and 10th days of April. All persons who are
entitled to register and who have not done So will
have this last opportunity of doing So Don't fail to
attend to this duty.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-04-07

In Salisbury the 3lst ut., by n Price, Esq,
Mr. David NJ Leazer to Miss Mary Z Wilhelm.
On the 10Th of March, 1868, 1T Albemarlc,' N c.,
by Rev. W Puett Richard Caldwell, Esq, to Mrs
Jennie Smith
In Warren county, on the Goth ult., Mr. L. NJ. Gil
lespie of Mocksylle. to Miss vi. ii. Wyche daughter
of the Rev. Ira T. Hyche of the \. c. Conference.
On the 25th ut.. by Rev W W Carohers, Mr. John
Porter of York District, S. c., to Miss Martha NJ
Melton of Rutherford county. n. &.