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THE GLASS OF FASHION.
what the Dear Creatures are
wearing.

The London Queen, in its Paris cor
rsspondence, October 24th, says the two
colors likely to be fashionable during the
winter are both becoming to bruRes; at
the same time they have been adopted by
blondes, simply because they do not ind
them uuhecoming a woman with goi
deu hair is the ideal type of beauty, and
eyery color should become her. Pop
pies and corn flowers are very effective,
with waving corn The two fashionable
colors are ruby of all shades, from the
light RADIUS J0lai, as it is called, to the
dark garnet, named macossa the second
favorite is yellow, from the marigold
shade, up to the dye called Aurora,
which is very pale tint.
Invitations for balls, receptions, etc,
are now gotten up on silks and satins.
The "Marin Autoinette" is the new
style of breakfast slippers for ladies. 1t
is made of black kid, with very high,
narrow heels, is high and pointed at the
back, and is cut with flap upon the
front OF the foot, which is ornamented
with strap and buckle.
Young ladies are having indoor dres-
ses made of scarlet or blue merino, to be
worn with fancy over,dresses of black
zh;.ssclear muslins. The over
dresses are fow aud trimmed with ruffies
Of the same. They are rounded at the
sides and looped up high with bows of
silk or muslin.
A Paris paper publishes the following
description of dress for paying calls :
Robe in PLAIN violet silk trimmed below
with wide founce in >lack silk, and
finished By wide violet blende and
black stripe in curves. The paletot with
wide facings thrown back IS also edged
with curve stripes and violent blende.
The girdle and tassels are in violet, the
small bonnets as in violet silk with black
lace, red roses and a sparkling aigret
For autumn costumes the pelerine and
scarf rival in the most varied shapes with
the paletot, which, also made with gath
ers, hanging folds and eaught-up trim
mings, steps not in the least in the back
ground, and preserves more than ever in
the present fashions its earlier admirers.
Mademoiselle Battalion, of the Rue de
Chabaunis, gives the following pattern
for an evening dress The plain high
top Of this robe with half train and
draped double skirt, is of gray Foulard
cut square at the neck, the latter being
supplied with chemise of transparent
muslin pufs and sleeves of the same
round the lower edge Of the skirt goes
fiounce. 6 5 inches wide, of the same
s.uff as the dress the rest of the trim
ming consists of lilac silk stripes and IL
lac silk buttons Lilac grelot (bel)
fringe mark out behind the lower edge
of the draped double skirt with the
square trimmed top. and hangs out in
almost double length under the large
silk bows Of the skirt trimming The
style of this dress can also serve as a
pattern for one of the so much admired
overskirts of muslin, grenadine or net.
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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
Keep Cool and Don't be Discouraged.

We know that many people are discouraged at the
signs of the times, and dread something awful to
happen in the future. Of course they can't tell ex-
acty what they fear, but they are nevertheless
afraid They forget that sufficient unto the day is
the evil thereof" and disposed to make trouble
for themselves in advance. To all such we would
say, keep COOL don't be discouraged enjoy present
blessings do your duty, be honest and Industrious cu
tivate kind feelings and trust Providence for the
future We truly say that we never bad the
.blues," never felt discouraged ''low-sprited,"
and while life lasts intend to conform to crcum
stances over which have no control.
If any thinks this country is going to detruc-
ton before the end Of the world, lie is very ruch
mistaken. The country comprised within the bun
daries of the United States is the best the sun
shone upon, and that particular portion betweenle
Yadkin and Catawba Rivers is '.as good as the be
Keep cool about politics. and don't be discourag.
Let US all do the best under the circumstanc
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31

hanover, Brunswick, Columbus, Bladen, Sampson,
cumberland, Robson, Richmond, Harnett, Moore,
Moh'g omery and Arson; the Fourth District of the
counties of Wake, Franklin, Warren Granville. Nash
Johnson and Chatham; the Fifth District of the
counties of Stanley, Alamance, Randolph, Guilford
rockingham, Davidson, Fersythe, Stokes, Surry
ferson and Caswel the Sixth District of the counties
OF Rowan, Cabarrus, Union, Mecklenburg, CASTOR.
Lincoln, Catawta, Iredell, Davie, Yadkin Wilkes
and Alexander; the Seventh District of the counties
OF Ashe' Allegheny, Watauga, Yancey, Mitchell, Nc
lowell Burke, Caldwell, Rutherford Cleaveland.
Polk, Henderson, Pennsylvania, Buncombe. Madison.
haywood, jackson, Macon, Cherokee, and Clay: in
each OF which Districts, person will be elected as
to the Congress of the United States
by the qualified electors of the District.
~ command of Bvt: Maj Gen. Ed 4. s. Candy,
LOUSY. CAZIARC Aid-de-Camp
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31

But that is no reason why should denounce and
abuse them as The best way is to show that
their principles wrong.
Our readers know that not a radical il any
respect. There radicals in both parties-men of
extreme views who promote contention and strife
extremes of any kind dangerous. We are a
better conservative than many of those who assume
be leaders of the party of that name for we have
always advised caution and moderation, while at the
same time doing all in power to maintain the
rights of citizens and promote the welfare peace
and quiet of the people generally.
We have written this article not for the purpose If
securing the favor of any party individual,-we
intend to do what think is right regardless of what
the public may say. Wemerely answer a respectful
question of a contemporary. By advice and counsel
heretofore did all in power to save the people
from present embarrassmens, and still willinr
agree any fair compromise, or division of the
State Offices with the white Republicans if they will
agree reject the proposed Constitution and frame
anoher more in accordance with the views of our
white citizens and tax payers.
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Assessors Office,
UNITED STATES INTERNAL REvENUE,
Sixth District, North Carolina.
Al

SALISBURY, March Esd, 1868
Notice is hereby given, in accordance with the
provisions of section 18th of Act of June go 1864 az
amended by subsequent Acts, including the Act Of
March &c, 1867, that l, II. ii. Helper Assessor 9th
District of North Carolina, viii sit at my Office on
the corner of Long and mns streets in the city Of
Salisbury, the I'd day of April next; the Court
House in Mecksyille Davie county, the 3d. at the
Court House in Yadkinville, Yadkin county, on the
4th /; at the Court House in Concord, Cabarrus co.,
on the 9th at the Office of Assistant Assessor, F. w.
Ahrens Charlotte, Mecklenburg county, on the eth;
at the Court House in Monroe, Union county, the
Sh; at the Court House in Dallas, CASTOR county,
the Sth; at the Court House in Lnconton, Lincoln
county, on the 9TH; at the Court House in Wilkes
boro, Wilkes county, the 9th at the Court House
IN Statesyiile, lredell coanty, the 4th at the
Court House in Taylorsville, Alexander county, on
the 9TH; at the Court House in Newton, Catawba co.,
on the 9th, between the hours of a. and p. m,
determine any appeals relative 10 any erroneous or
excessive valuations, assessments or enumerations
by the Assessor Assistant Assessors returned in
the annual list Notice is further given that np
peal will be allowed TO any party after he shall have
been duly assessed and the annual list containing the
has been transmitted to the Collector Of
the District. .s-s.
All appeals to said Assessor, as aforesaid, must be
made in writing and specify the particular cause,
matter or thing respecting which a decision is re-
quested, and must state the ground principle OF
error complained of. H, II HELPER,
Assessor 9th District North Carolns.
March 80 1868 2w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
The New Constitution.

We published last week the new Constitution which
is to be submitted to the people of this State for ra
| fcation or rejection. We presume all our readers
have read it, and formed their opinions.
We are opposed to the adoption of this Constitution
l. Because it requires the collection of nearly two
millions of dollars in taxes next year The people in
their present impoverished condition cannot pay
such enormous tax
2 Because it creates eleven new State Offices and
FIVE or six new Offices for each county. Thus re-
quiring an additional expenditure of public money
from the State and County Treasures
g. Because it requires the erection of Peniten-
tiary and other public buildings, and then host of
new officers to manage them. We have always OPP
posed the creation of new public Offices of any SORT
H. Because it requires the election of Judges by
the people, and thus makes an officer who should be
independent of frowns fayors or affection dependent
ON popular caprice for position that demands inn
partial judgment and action.
8. Because it abolishes whipping thieves and in
heting speedy and just punishment on evildoers and
disturbers of the public peace
o. Because it diverts the poll-tax from the common
puohe fund, and requires its expenditure for par
ticular object.
i. Because it requires many elections by the
Nople that the turmoil and contention will be never
1o' P%oP'o SoAeIdiiy (CoioTeu laOcrefS
especially instgated neglect their work for the
purpose of participating in popular assemblages.
Q. Because it abolishes to an unnecessary extent
al distinction In color We are very willing to accord
the colored all the rights that will protect him
In person and property. but do believe such
sweeping abolition of distinctions will promote either
the black mans welfare good feeling between the
races.
We consider the Constitution so highly objection
able that in order to avoid having it forced upon u.s.
we would be willing to compromise with the Repub
lean party and give them half the public Offices,
institution
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
RSya Arkansas has reject
formed for that State.

1.-The Trustees of the fund 3
George Peabody to aid the catnusy pIotlueo py
South pursuing very wis III ',.o
ing it. They require each TOW se IN ois'riou
tablsh school to raise three-tff' nicn '''eJ es-
amount, while they only furnislia 'ne neoe es.u
Thus say given school costs ST WI. h e
the citizens will provide 5000 of tn anhunl' II
IL g. - otho. omornt in nronornd: and SO
on $1,000 st;r,ulns tn local ente This gives
a.. ~ -, mon ,ocol resoure while it
~ O. N N-Hitming-
ton Star
To-. - ;u.o,doa are pur-
in the
4onatcd
tons that cannot in many cases be con -,
The people of all our cities and towns has
many charitable objects to contribute to
well afford, and besides their State, eoun
and Government taxes are pretty heavy
perty-holders and moneyed men have "bled
since the close of the war and we guess u
few can be, found who will agree to the prope
of the Trustees of the Peabody fund. But fe'
are willing to tax themselves S1.5O in order
ST. 1t is unfair to ask it. We think there
much humbuggery about the Peabody fund.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
NAH rTRD

In Petersburg Va, the 25th inst, by the Rev
James L. Fisher, Mr. David Oates of Charlotte, N
T., to Miss Annie Nj Blanks Of the former city.
In this county, cy R. D Whitley, Esq, MIR saml
Pucket TO Miss Sene Lawing
In Castor county, on the 10th inst by the Rev J
u Hall, Mr. Robert Crowell to Miss Cynthia Tucker.
In Albemare, Stany county, on the 10Th instant,
Richard A. Caldwell, Esq, of Salisbury, to Mrs j.
Jennie Smith
In Statesville, on the 18th inst, Mr. W Bailey of
Davie county, to Hiss Vera Woodward
In Davie county, 9Th inst Mr. VIM N Gather
TO Miss Ellen r Anderson.
In York District, the 18th instant. Mr. Samuel
I. FAIRIES to Miss Catharine R. Story.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
New Advertisements.

Internal Revenue-H II Helper, Assessor.
Medicines Dry Goods. &c-Dr Jas Butt.
Furniture Store-R Davidson.
Medical College in Robson county-H Mclean, n. D.
Groceries-B NJ Presson.
Lime Nails, &e--Hatehison, Burroughs Co.
New Arrival of Groceries, kuck & Co.
$1,000 Gold Coin for Sale--Thos VI Dewey Co.
Notice. L Bell and Jas Boyce.
Interest and Exchange-City Bank of Charlotte.
Spring and Summer Stock-Wittkowsky & Rintels
Dry Goods and Groceries-Jas III Henderson.
Property for Sale-T W Dewey, Agent.
Family Grocery Store-Jas F Alexander Co.
Court Order-W K Clark, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
A Big Tree.

We are informed by Maj. J. NJ. Potts of Steel
Greek in this county, that he recently discovered
poplar tree of extraordinary size in ork District, s.
c., on the West bank of the Catawba River, near
Carothers Ferry. 1t measured II feet inches IN
circumference two and half feet above the ground
where the trunk round and smoothe, and at
least 80 feet the first limb. The tree has all the
appearance OF being sound and perfect.
Is not this the largest tree in this section OF coun-
try. and does it approach the size of the cele-
hraed trees in California about which so much has
been published.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
attempt Failed.

4 bill was nitro :; Cu L. A., D. :,
of Pennsylvania, t. ,;sh 81, no,;.;.a,
in race OF color in -,
negro the right to vote in
Ohio, Pennsylvania, w.. s;.h.
~ INV The bill was called up
''' "e0 in the House of Repre-
~ that so many Republic
attempt was failure beg ,.n a" H. in
to forcing negro equalt s. 800
after they had forced it o Ss,,.l shaa
shame. "'A A"'n''
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
Energy and Industry.

'se who complain that they cannot find any
Way 1ake living, read the following from the
pah'h Fa.) Times:
JADE WITH Cow.-Thcre is a man living
eol ,i am Danville, who, when the war closed,
nl"ins self without horse, mule, or even an
o.u s'eostchcd up his mlch and made a good
crop. fed the cow high, and she not only
We get information from a aantlenon who no @
sven INC p of tobacco made by this enterprising
ii'an' "n' pronounces it very good
That ma o,,d ho mad, ~, ho
of all the ;o,,,rroI Soa;o.;o =; u;.:: 49,,
North Carol " sn" "no
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
CHARLOTTE MARKET, March 80, 1855
CORRECTED By STENHousE, MAcAULAY ~ Co

Cotton-Last week the market opened quiet at 2l4
to % CENTS for middl;ng including tax, and remain
ING dull ut these figures until Friday, when it ad-
xapeed fully half cent, closing firm Saturday at
2o4 cents for middng classification. Receipts from
the country have very considerably falien,oh Sales
for this week being only l52 bales
Flour readily brings S5.75 to Sc per sack from
wagons-according to quality.
Corn-The market is well supplied; we quote from
wagons 81. 80 pcr hnshel.
Corn Meal S1.ss to $1.40; Peas ST. %; Oats 20
to rs cents.
Raeon-Baltimore sides commands II to III cents
from store; Lard is cents.
Butter 25 cents Chickens 20 cents; Eggs ia cts
Corn Whiskey and Apple Brandy $50 per gallon
by the barrel.
Liverpool Salt 90 to $500 per sack
Molasses rs cents to 81 by retail.