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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10

11y- One of the worst signs of the times is the
great difficulty of getting the question to the
situtionaly of the laws of Congress before the su-
prone Court for decision Efforts have long been
made to get before that body in regard to the
Constituonality of the Reconstruction Acts, but the
Judges evade and TO be afraid of injuring the
party that controls Congress. Recently efforts were
made to get a decision the Tenure-of- Office law
(which deprives the President of powers conferred
by the Constitution itself but Judge Carter very
unceremonieusly threw the out of Court-show-
ing that he not disposed to permit the constiu-
tionaty of the law to be tested. And the Judges Of
the Supreme Court of the United States have shown
a similar spirit Party feeling warps the judgment
as well as the conduct of too many of our rulers in
high places.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10

Ii is astonishing to what a very great number
of Virginians have distinguished themselves in other
States. A very large proportion of Senators, Con-
pressmen and Governors of the Northwest have been
from Virginia. Go where you will in the States
North of the Ohio and you viii find Virginians oc-
cupying the highest social and political positions
verywhere.-Norfolk Journal
Yes, and according to Virginia histories and sew
eral Virginia papers, the Vrginians did all the fght
ing in the late war, notwithstanding the Insignificant
number of so Regiments from North Carolina in Gen.
Lees army. And the remark of the Journal about
Offices, reminds US that Vrginians, before the war;
held about third of the offices under the Federal
Government. They fortunate people, and also
right lever and nohle-they kind TO n c. SOL
diers during the war, and respect them for that
.Ole Yirgiuny never tire
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10

REMEMBER THE PoOR.-The weather has
been and is intensely cold. Thousands are suf-
fering-sufering beyond the power ofdescrip-
ton. Women and children are perishing with
cold and hunger.>yg~,Ye that are blessed with
abundance, whose homes are comfortable, and
whose tables are spread with good things fife
in bountiful profuson, do not forget your dis
tressed fellow creatures. AS you would have
yourselves and yours remembered in times of
affection and sorrow, so bear in mind the wants
of the poor. Send your contributions to the
soup houses, and send them at PAHadck
phia Herald, March 4.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10

EGIy@ If the Conservative party really wants to
defeat the Constitution, they have adopted very
poor plan to dor it by making contest for the Offices
The running of conservative candidates for office will
cause the Constitution to be adopted. We OPP
posed to the Constitution principles but in a
choice of men, we would vote for some of the
Republican candidates as for some of the Conserya-
tive candidates. Men and office should he ignored in
the contest. The ground of opposition to the Const-
tuition should be principle. and nothing but principle
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10

On the 9th inst, Rev Bond English, aged IS years
old Minister of the South Carolina Conference,
Methodist E. Church.
In Catawba county, the Let inst Mr. Milton
Alternately, aged about 48 years.
In Raleigh at the residence of Rev. DR.. Lacy
March 4th Mrs Grizzly L. Ryan, in the 74th year of
her age
In Wadesboro, on the I'd inst, DR.. VIM L. Glass,
aged 81 years.
On the ID inst, Fayetteville, Mr. David Gee.
aged Il years MIR Gee worthy citizen and a
member Of the Baptist Church. He the last
surviving son of James Gee of Marion's Band of
Revolutionary memory.-N c. Presbyterian
Mr. Gee good knew
In Columbia, recently, Hon Arthur, who had
filled many responsible positions in the City and State
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10

POLITICAL CoMPLEXIoNs-Out Of twenty -fve can
didatcs nominated for State Offices by the Conserva-
tive party in this State twentyo them belon ged to
the old wing party and five to the democratic party.
And yet the conservative" party is often called the
democratic party!
Out of twenty-three candidates nominated by the
Republican party, about nineteen old line
wings, and only three four democrats.
The advice given by the Raleigh Sentinel some
time ago, to exclude old line democrats from
office, to have been pretty well followed by
both latterday parties. But it makes difference
now-the out of office is the best off, if not in
purse in character at least
Sixteen or eighteen of the conservative cand dates
are disqualified For office by Act of Congress, and
twelve fifteen of the republican candidates are
likewise disqualified
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favored giving the negro the right to testify in our
Courts, and we are willing to accord him all needful
rights and protection in person and property but we
are unwilling to have him placed over the white man
in any capacity.
The fact that Northern men, of but few months
residence in the State controlling the action OF
the Convention and making Constitution for North
Carolina to suit Northern sentiment, is unfair and
| highly Objectionable. We always glad to well
come Northern men settlers in the State but when
| they assume to be our masters, rulers and law
makers before they have been here long enough to be
known, we most respectfully object.
We agree with Mr. Stillwell that a good Constitu-
ton should be framed and ratified, but we must be
permitted to suggest that Constitution which in
creases the number of salaricd Offices and thereby
increases the taxes of people, that enjoins the
expenditure of large of public money for add-
tional public buildings, &C.; that multplies elections
by popular vote, and in that way gives cause for
constant contention, turmoil and collision; that
makes changes in customs and laws which the
white native citizens and taxpayers cannot approve
of; that seeks to place the negro perfect equality
with the white man, and puts white and black chill
dren together in the school, and white and black
men together in the militia, and which tends to make
the negro ruler white men, is not q good Con-
stituttOn for North Carolina
We have no vote-we are disfranchised-and there
fore shall take part in the scramble of candidates
for offce-there are as good men in the Republican
party any in the Conservative party-but cannot,
with present notions of right and wrong, consent
to endorse and approve Constitution for own ma
tive State that VIC believe will prove injurious to
best interests and promote error evil and strife The
Congress which passed the Acts authorizing the as
scmblng of a Convention did not require the making
of such Constitution is being framed at Raleigh.
Our opposition TO the Constitution is not based on
party feeling, for do not cooperate with either
party, and do not ask expect favors from either
party party. We have watched the proceedings
Of the Convention with interest and anxiety, and
from the beginning hoped that Constitution might
be framed which could approve s advise the white
people to support; but disappointed We have
INDUCED in abuse ridicule ct the Convention
its membership, citizen of the State, who
expects to live and die within her borders, pro-
test against the action of the Convention.
We have doubt that Mr. StillweN is honest and
wants to do right and thinks that the Constitution
which is being framed is good one, but fear he
is deceived and mistaken. We are sorry that
respond to his call and assist in securing the
ratification of the Constitution
If, before the Convention adjourns such changes
and notifications are made that will justify in
recommending the ratification of the Constitution,
will do so, 1--WE ready to do right if we find
wrong); but at present prospect
OF any change to suit our ideas
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TAX NOTICE.
ASST ASSESSORS OFFICE, L. s. INTERNAL Rev.
I'd Division, 9th District, North Carolina. !
CHARLOTTE, March 4tb. 1868.

ASST ASSESSORS OFFICE, L. s. INTERNAL Rev.
I'd Division, 9th District, North Carolina. !
CHARLOTTE March 4tb, 1868
The assessment of the income for 1867, including
taxes upon Gold Watches, Carriages worth with
Harness $500, Silver Plate over 40 ounces and
Special License Taxes, having been changed from
May to March, all persons are hereby notified to
make their returns. Any person engaged in any
business upon which special license tax must be
paid and who expects TO continue the business after
the lst of May next, must file his application
and pay said tax before the Last day Of April
will be in Concord the 18th, at Mount Pleasant
on the 18th, and Monroe the 18th instant. Being
required to close my list by the 10th instant, hope
every liable will meet promptly on those
days, during the intermediate days in Charlotte.
Parties who fail will be assessed by upon the beet
information can obtain, the law requires.
would also call particular attention TO those who
are liable to pay succession or legacy taxes. Any
person who has come into possession of any real
estate by WILL gift intestate laws is required to
paw a succession tax. Guardians of minor heirs
must also the lands inherited by their wards
Communications by letter in regard to these taxes
will receive prompt attention.
L. w. AHRENS,
Asst Assessor Z. 8. Int Rev. for Mecklenburg.
March 9th. Cabarrus and Union counties.
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The ii. S. Flag

Sergeant Bates, carrying the Q. S. Flag foot
from Vicksburg to Washington,) may be expected
through Charlotte in few days. Let him receive
respect and accommodations. He made bet that
he could carry the Flag through the South without
being harmed or insulted. Although, during the
war, the Southern people desired to become indie
pendent of that Flag, let all show that
loyal in deed and in truth and respect the emblem of
Nationality. This is our duty, and there is
nothing disgraceful or degrading in doing Let
US stand up for own country.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10

RELIGIOUS PApERs-We find time occasionally to
read some of religious exchanges, and we can
say thats'The Evangelical Lutheran" published in
this city, by the Rev. Mr. Aldrch, is good paper
as we ever saw 1t has variety Of information for
all denominations. The Editor is able writer,
and what is the best of all, he knows how to make
good selections. We hope the paper is being sus-
tained for its influence cannot be otherwise than
beneficial all who read it. We do not hesitate
recommend the Lutheran to all who want a reli-
gious paper
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M q RFIDD.

In this county, on the 9Th inst, by Rev. VIM Nc
Donald, Mr. Joseph w. Bigham to Miss Sarah D.
Flow, daughter Of J. N. w Flow.
In Iredel county, on the 25th ult., by the Rev.
Walter W. Pharr, Mr. Harrison T. Williams to Miss
Mary r. Keaton.
In Arson county, on the 4th alt, Mr. Flake to
Miss Matte Allen.
On the 14th ult.. Mr. James c. Hudson of Lancaster
District, to Miss Sallie Powers Of Kershaw District
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The Convention.

\ fair account of the proceedings will be found on
second page.
resolution TO adjourn next Thursday, the 18th,
if the business is completed by that time,
adopted. But it is doubtful if the body adjourns
then.
On Thursday last the Convention passed another
Stay Law, giving debtors ten years in which to pay
old dcbts-onc-tcnh to be paid each year-but after
wards reconsdered it and postponed the matter until
to-day Monday.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10

CASTOR SUPERIOR CoURT.-Judge Little held the
Superior Court of CASTOR county week before last
Inasmuch the Supreme Court had decided that
there was no in the of Owens, convicted
at a former term of the murder of Withcrs,) it was
expected that of death would be passed upon
Owens; but the official notification of the decision of
the Supreme Court did not reach Dallas until few
hours after the Court had adjourned Therefore
Owens has six months longer to live in Jail.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10

New PosT-OFFICEs-Two new Post Offices
have been established in the eastern part of
Cabarrus county, viz "Cabarrus" and North
Barrier This is good thing for the mining
put to considerable trouble in riding to Concord
fer their postal matter Concord Press
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New Advertisements,

New Goods-A Sinclair, Springs Corner.
Sale of Town Los-E Nye Hutchison, Exr.
Hardware, Window Glass, &c-Brem, Brown Co.
\ New Book Store-Johnston S Elliott.
The New Book Store-Tiddy s. Bro.
Lost Certificate of R.. r. Stock-Rev Pharr EXT.
Fresh arrival of Groceries, Crosse & Co.
Durham Smoking Tobacco-Nisbet & Maxwell.
Garden Seed, kerosine Oil, &c-Kilgore s. Cureton.
Save Your Costs-E A Osborne, Assignee
Reduction in Price of North State Washing Machine.
Tax Notice. W Ahrens, Assessor.
Country Bacon-Nisbet & Maxwell
Situation Wanted-''Lucy, Hillsbero. c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10

North CAROLINA LAND AGENCY.-We understand
that several parties in this section have authorized
Mr. D. W. Courts, of Redsvils N. c., to sell their
lands at price fixed upon by them We think they
have acted wisely, and advise others to follow their
example. Mr. Courts is cooperating with Gen. I'm
beden in this matter.
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Declines.

We learn that Gov Vance declines the nomination
for Governor, rendered him by the late Conservative
State Convention. We are not authorized to speak
for Gov. Vance, 1--WE have had conversation with
him on the suhject) but it to be well under
stood that he will net be candidate. We hear it
rumorcd that Judge Merrimon will be the candidate
of the Conservative party. We hope he VIII also
decline.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10

PUBLIC SPEAKING.-Gov Holden Hon Thos
Settle, Hon. r Dick, A w Tourgee, ESQ,
Gen. " Littlefeld and w T Henderson, Esq,
will address the people at Salisbury on the 18th
instant, and at High Point on the 20th.-RaI
Standard
A subsequent announcement states that Gov.
Holden and others, will speak at Charlotte on
Tuesday the 18th instant.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10

A TRAP FOR RoGUEs.-We have been in
formed that in some sections of this District,
theft has grown so annoying, that farmers have
put strychnine on peices of bacon and placed it
at convenient spots in their smoke houses This
is rather dangerous to ones own family-LGn-
caster Ledger
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10

Be- We learn from the Fayetteville News
that an unfortunate difficulty occurred at Lum-
berton between the whites and negroes last week
in which several persons were severely injured
The difficulty had no connection with politics.
a white man named Graham was fatally stabbed
in the back by negro wornan.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10
SAVE YOUR COSTSl!

Those who are indebted to the estate Of Henry B.
Williams "a Bankrupt will please forward and
settle at once, all claims which not settled be-
tween this time and the first day of May next, will
be sued upon in the District Court of the United
States. T. A. OSBORNE, Assignee.
March 9, 1868. 8w Office in the Court House.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10

WASHINGTON, March 5.--Large numbers
visited the President to-day Stanton still sleeps
in the War Department. Thomas goes there for
his private mails.
A BILL introduced to-day, provides successor,
should the Chief-J usticeship become vacant. The
oldest commissioned Judge succeeds until the
Chief Justice is duly appointed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10
SALE OF TOWN LOTS.

On Monday, the 30th of March, 1868, will be sold
to the highest bidder, six months time, with in
terest from dete-rote with approved securty-Title
to pass when notes paid-Two LOTS on College
Street, and Four LOTS on the track of the North
Carolina Railroad, opposite Rock Island Wooen Mills.
L. NYE HUTCHINSON, Exr,
March Q, 1868 3w Estate of T. j. Holton
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Latest News.
FROM WASHINGTON.

The last news from the capitol of the nation shows
that everything is quiet, and it not for the i'm
parchment proceedings in the Senate, there would
be nothing to attract attention in Congress The
President has been summoned for trial on Friday
next, the l3th The result of the trial cannot be
known for some time to come
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10
CHARLOTTE MARKET, March 8, 1868.

Last week about 800 bales of Cotton sold in
this market The roads being in very bad condition.
prevented as large a trade usual The Cotton
market opened at 175 cents purchaser paying taxi
and Thursday the price advanced to 2O4; but this
was owing to misapprehension of adviees on the
part OF one of the buyers. 1t that he in
sruced to buy at 20 cents, supposing that the tax
was paid by the seller not knowing that the practice
here is for the purchaser to pay the tax Conse-
auenty offers declined towards the latter part of the
week On Saturday first rate Cotton sold at 10 cents,
but the common price was about le3 cents, with
rather upward tendency.
Flour brings about So per sack from wagons
market pretty well supplied
Corn and Peas 81 20 per bushel. Oats 20 to so
cents Corn Neal Sl.25.
Bacon from stores II to 1S3 cents-tendency up
ward Lard 20 cents.
Beef by retail, 10 cents Butter . to 30 cents !;
Chickens in demand 10 to 20 cents Eggs l2 cents
This market is well supplied with fresh Fish
from the coast Shad IS cents to 81. 25 per pair
Groceries remain at about previous quotations.
Salt So 60 per sack; Molasses 70 cents to 81 per
gallon.
Irish Potatoes (Northern) for planting S7per barrel
NOTICE 1T should be borne in mind that the quo
tations for Cotton in this City is the basis that the
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10

WHIsKEY Row IN TENNEssEE-Knoxville March
Oh whiskey- revenue row, in Claiborne Co
three men were killed. company of Cavalry i:
en- route to aid the Revenue officers
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THE COTTON MARKET.

The indications favorable to an advance in
Cotton, or at least remaining high it has been
recently
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II Interest I!


situation to teach English only either in public
school or family, by young lady of FIVE or six years
experience. She can bring good testimonials. win
assist in housekeeping, sewing and other work IN
general. Salary not Of 80 much consequence -
god home Address, Lucy. box rs. Hillsboro, N. c.
March q 1853
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Essy- We received too late for insertion in this
ISSUE a communication from New York, giving an
account of the commencement exercises in the Med
ical University of New York, We are pleased to
learn from it that Thos J. Moore of this city, re-
ceved the first distinction and honor as Doctor of
Medicine
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10
Nails !! Nails I!

Northern Nails at the Hardware Store Of
BREM, BROWN CO.,
Oates Building
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Table and Pocket Knives.

new stock of Table and Pocket Knives at thu
Hardware Store Of BREM, BROWN & CO.,
Oates Building
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10

psg" The Raleigh Register Republican, nominates
l. g. Lash, of Salem, for Governor of this State. 1t
says that Mr. Lash was firm Union man before and
during the war; and take the iron-cad test oath
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-10
Iron! IrOn!!

Another supply Of Iron at the Hardware Store of
BREM, BROWN & CO.,
Oates Building
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Window Glass.

Window Glass kept on hand at the Hardware Stors
Of BREM, BROWN & CO.,
Oates Building
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Hardware

A general stock Of Hardware, at the Hardware
Store of BREM, BROWN & CO.,
Oates Building.
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North State Washing Machine.

Owing to the increased facilities for manufacturing
these Machines, the price has been reduced to Ten
Dollars. Agents will take notice and govern them
selves accordingly
By order of the Board Of Directors.
March Q, 1867. r. +. DAVIDSON, Prest
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Horse and Mule Shoes.

A heavy stock of Horse and Mule Shoes, at the
Hardware Store Of BREM, BROWN & CO.,
March Q, 1868 Wv Oates Building
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Ag~ The Jail of Warren county was burnt on
Thursday night last. The prisoners were re-
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INTERNAL REVENUE TAx.-We direct attention to
Mr. Ahrens' notice Assessor, in advertising
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GOODS FOR

GOODS FOR
Farmers, Ladies and Everybody
new supply of Fresh Goods just received by
A. SINCLAIR,
March Q, 1868, Springs Corner
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Neat to Scars Drug Store, Trade iSyeet,
CHARLOTTE, N C.
We have just received large additions to Stock
of Books Stationery and Fancy Articles, which
invite the public to call and examine.
March Q, 1853. TIDDY BRO
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We have this day opened Book Store. Our stock
will consist Of Books of all kinds Paper Pens Inks.
States Wall Paper and every thing usually kept in
Book Store.
Bay We most respectfully SOLICIT share Of public
patronage. JOHNSTON ELLIOTT.
March Q, 1868 2w
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NEW BOOK STORE.

JOHNS TON d. ELLIOTT,
Booksellers Statoners and Dealers in Fancy Articles
(Ncrt door to s. B. INeachanas Shoe Store ts
the Carson Buiding)
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NoT1cE 1T should be borne in mind that the quo
tations for Cotton in this City is the basis that the
buyer pays the tax of p cents per pound, and not
the seller.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-03
ds .tnHciu6 tlfN 'I-..'
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