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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
The Florida Trouble.

The Radical Legislature of Florida impeached the
Radical Governor of that State for crimes and msde
meanors in office. The Governor is a Northern man
named Reed, and went to the State merely for the
purpose of getting office. He is accused of lying
bribery and corruption generally. Gov. Reed, how
ever, is not disposed to be deprived of his office
soon, and has positively refused to vacate unless the
Supreme Court decides against him. The Lieut.
Governor claims to be the lawful Governor of
Florida, and is trying to GUST Reed. The matter is
before the Courts.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
FRUIT TREES, &c.
NEW GARDEN NURSERIES.

J. LlNDLEI & SON return their thanks to the
public for past favors. 1t is needless for them say
much, their fruits well known throug hout the
State and many parts of the South, and have sus-
tanned the highest reputation for the last thirty
years. They have now on hand 35, 600 Fruit Trees
Vines, &C., for sale the present season.
Descriptive Catalogue forwarded application
containing prices, Sc.
Address j. LINDLEY s SON,
Nov &c. 1868 3w Greensboro, n. G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17

SALISBURY MARKET. New Corn is selling in our
market at 50Cl55 cents per bushel. Some sales
nave been at lower figures, but above indicate the
present ruling rates. The crop in this section is
heavy one.
Fork is beginning to come in and sells freely at
rs cents per pound.-SalisIaru NorM SAFE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17

THANKSGIVING DAY.-The Governors of
North Carolina, Alabama, Michigan, Maine,
Massachusetts, Vermont, Pennsylvania, South
Carolina, and other States, have designated Thurs
day, the Goth instant, as thanksgiving day.
This is the day set apart for the same purpose
h. tbo p-or;I~-. &C .ha Tai g.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
MATTHEW'S HOUSE.
NEW STORE.

XBAUM & LANG
Have removed from the store under tho Man
sion House. TO the newly fitted up store of Hammond
Mclaughlin near Oates corner.
We have an entire New Stock Of Goods, which we
will sell at greatly reduced prices.
Our stock consists of Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats,
Caps Boots Shoes, Trunks, Valises, Carpet-bags.
Dress Goods
Our Dress Goods of the latest styles, and O.
better has been offered TO the pub
lie, nor at lower prices
Flannels of all descriptions, Ginghams, Linseys,
Alamance Plaids, &c. All of these we offer cheap
We have a fine assortment of Wool and Felt Hats
both for Children and Mems wear.
Boots and Shoes.
Our Boot and Shoe Department, for Ladies, Gents
and Children, is complete. No other but good arti-
cles kept We have fine lot of custom made Boots
for gentlemen Call and examine, offer them
cheap.
Ladies' Cloaka Shawls and Knit Goods. In this
line of goods offer great inducements.
We call your particular attention to our
Clothing Department.
We have the finest best and cheapest stock Of Broad
Cloth Suits Cashmere Suits, English Walking Coats.
Beaver Suits and Oyer-Coats
If you want to see a fine stock Of Good Suits call
US, will offer you Inducements
We have the bes. Beaver Oyercoass ever brought
to the market-call and examine them.
We take great pleasure in showing our Goods.
Giye early call.
BUXBAUM LANG,
Charlotte, n. c.,
At Hammond & McLaughlin's Building, next to
Brem, Brown & Co.'S Hardware Store.
Nov 16, 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
CHARLOTTE MARKET, Nov. 16, 1868.
CORRECTED BY SrExHoUsE. MAcAULAY & Co.

Trade was very brisk during the past week. $50
bales Cotton were sold at figures ranging from Pig
to 2la. The market closed dull on Saturday at the
latter figure, in consequence of decline in New
York and Liverpool
Flour in demand at 1918 to So d per sack, accor-
ding to quality.
There is no material change to note in the prices
of other articles. Butter Eggs and Chickens in
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
STOVES,
Sheet-Iron and Tin Ware, &c.

TAYLOR DUNCAN have q large assortment of
Stoves of all descriptions for SALE Cooking Parlor
and Box Stoves of the latest patterns with fixtures
of the modern improvements.
Call and examine these useful and comfortable
articles
Nov 16, 1868. TAYLOR g. DUNCAN.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
Look to Your Interest.

AS selling Dress Goods Ready made
Clothing Boots, Shoes, Hats, in short everything
found in first class Dry Goods House, AT COST,
in order to close out business, the public buy
Goods of cheaper than in any house in Charlotte.
Country Merchants, who cash buyers, will
find it pays to buy of A. SINCLAIR,
Nov 16, 1868 Springs Corner.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
The Public Debit.

The following is the statement of the public debt
of the United States the LIST of November, 1868
Debt Bearing Coin Interest,"
per cent bonds, SOL, 5S8, 10000
per cent bonds,
1881, 1857, 10000
per cent 500
bonds, 1902 312,25O.OO
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE.
RARE CHANCE FOR INVESTMENT

Some of the most desirable LOTS in the City, en-
bracing Eight or Ten unimproved Lots, my
residence, suitable for buildings, and several bust
ness Lots in the most improving part of the City.
Apply to ROBT. T. DAVIDSON,
At the Furniture Store, opposite City Clock,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
EXECUTORS SALE.

AS Executor of Wilson Parks, dec d, l win sell at
the residence of Mrs. Lafferty, Monday the 9TH of
December, one Horse, one Buggy, and quantity of
Corn. Terms, months credit
S. p. ALEXANDER,
Nov 16, 1868. Executor
BEe All persons indebted to the late Wilson Parks
must come forward and make settlement, and those
having claims against said deceased must present
them within the time prescribed by law, or this
notice will be pleaded in bar Of their recovery.
s. p. ALEXANDER,
Nov l6, 1868 3w Executor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17

Re2g~ At public dinner in London, recently, the
Hon. Reverdy johnson, U. S. Minister expressed the
following sentiments:
ssAlthough a Southerner, he always believed the
Union should be preserved ut any cost. He extolled
the heroes of the war, and particularly Generals
Grant, Sherman Hancock and Sheridan, and Adj
mirals Farragut and Porter. He believed that the
American debt would be paid in gold, and said the
American people would have been ungratefu if they
had not elected General Grant TO the Presidency.
In the of his speech Mr. johnson also said ::
whatever difficulties have occurred between Eng
land and the United States, have supreme pleasure
in saying they about to be removed Little re-
mains to be DONE and before the close of the year
c, erything will be successfully adjusted
Referring to the financial condition of the United
States, he said 'sWe have contracted an enormous
debt, but tell you with all the sincerity with which
a speak, every dollar will be paid in what
the world recognizes as money!
We presume it not generally known, hereto
fore, that Reverdy johnson a Grant man, but it
that he was, and of the President must
have known it when he appointed him Minister to
England. With most of the Cabinet at Washington,
and all the office holders appointed by the President,
against Seymour, how could the Democracy succeed.
In fact, the President himself very lukewarm,
and said nothing to help Seymour until just on the
eve of the election when he wrote him letter, too
late to do any good. We never could understand
why the Republicans wanted to impeach President
Johnson for he certainly did them more good than
harm.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.
MCLEOD g. STEELE
Have received o new Stock Of
Fall and Winter Goods.

Which they offer to the public at greatly reduced
prices Their stock consists of Ladies' Dress Goods
Poplins Reps, Empress and Abysinia Cloths, black,
white and colored Mohair Lustres Merinoes Delains
&C.; Ladies' Cloaks and Shawls, best quality and
latest styles; pretty line of Ladies' Furs Clohs,
Cassimeres and Vestings.
Gents Furnishing Goods.
Rock Island Cassimeres and Jeans. good stock of
White Goods Embroideries &c.; Domestic and Knit
Goods,
Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps and Hardware
We respectfully ask customers and friends to
call and examine Stock before buying. If our
goods suit, will make prices suit. We deter
mined to sell.
Nov 1G, 1868 MCLEOD STEELE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
Notice to Debtors.

those have accommodated, and we earnestly
request all persons indebted to us by Note Account
to come forward and settle. If you cannot pay all
let us have part Of the amount due.
Nov It, 1868. TAYLOR DUNCAN.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17

SERIOUS AccIDEST.-We regret to learn that Mr.
F. NJ. Alley of Iredell county, met with serious
accident Tuesday night last at Barnetts Greek, on
the Sta'csve road, about y miles from this City.
Nr Alley had been here to market, and return
ing home, and while camping for the night, tree
fell across his wagon crushing it and its contents.
lie los; barrel of molasses nearly sack Of coffee,
besides other Groceries badly damaged. Mr. Alley
himself considerably injured.
We suggest to wagoners to be careful in selecting
a camping ground, and see that no dead or half
burnt trees
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
Teacher Wanted,

Zone who is qualified to prepare young men for
College, to teach a School for ten months in the
negh5orhoed of Towards Mills, Union county, N.
C.-to commence Monday 4th January next
Address q. ID. Broom at Charlotte either OF
the undersigned at Wolfsville, n C. "a
8. B. HOWARD,
VIM. McILWAIN,
L. X. ROME,
Nov 9, 1868 2wpd II. w. REDWINE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
MARKETS.

NEW 1ORK, Nov. 13.
Cotton unchanged-Sales of 1900 bales at 24l.
North Carolina Bonds, new GAG. Gold 1884.
LIVERPOOL, Nov. 13.-Cotton quiet and unchanged
Sales of 10000 bales. Breadstutfs dull and nn-
changed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17

We think there is still some doubt about the result
in the 9TH District but the election of Durham seems
TO be generally conceded. The latest returns give
Durham ii majority of 277.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17

GEN. BUTLER,-General B. F. Butler has
been elected by very large jority-greater,
indeed, than he received before
The election of this man is a bitter pill to the
Radicals They believe that he goes to Congress
bearing an unappcasable hatred against General
Grant, and that he viii endeavor in every way
to cripple his administration. He is also known
to desire to fill the place of Thad. Stevens in the
leadership of the extreme Radical wing of the
Republican party. Moreover, Gen. Butler is in
possession of many of the secrets Of the Radicals
which he will not hesitate to blow upon them !;
and this is what :" - -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17

Amt of Debt lesscash in Treasury, s. 527 l29 80
The foregoing is correct statement of the public
debt, as appears from the books and Treasurers
turns in the Department., on LIST of November, 1868
HUGH MCCULLOCH,
Secretary of the Treasury.
The above statement shows a decrease in the debt,
less cash in the Treasury, since October LIST, of
1914, 1G6.13
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17

room CoNfoRT FOR OFFICE SEEKERS 1t is stated
Tia" General Grant has ordered his private Secretary
to burn al letters applying for Office.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
The Election.

In another column we publish returns from all
the Counties in North Carolina but one. showing n
Republican majority of Il, 5G2 Some of the returns
are official and some not. We think the official
returns will reduce Grants majority to 10 or 11OOO
The Congressional delegation stands as follows:
ls District-C Cobb, Republican,
% David Heaten, Republican.
Sd g o Fl Dockery, Republican.
9TH John Deweese Republican.
9TH &c G Lash, Republican.
9th g F Shober, Democrat.
9TH % Plato Durham, Democrat
iS StiI do ,bt ,Lo, A.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
GOOD FEELING.-The following dispatch was
transmitted by the Associated Press:

Har!ford, Conn.,, Nou. 4-The streets are
thronged with people, and there is the widest
enthusiasm. A pleasing feature of the celebra-
ton was that Seymour and Blair club came
out with torches and joined in the procession,
bearing banner inscribed "Let us be friends"
IEey were given the head of the line, and were
received with tumultuous cheers
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
Piano for Sale.

A fine Rosewood Octave PIANO. as good as new,
with Stool and Cover complete is offered for sale
Apply at this Office or to W. W. Pegram at the c.
s S. c. Railroad Depot.
Nov 16 1868 I'd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17

lssSH We call upon the Mayor and Police of this
''y to stop the racing of drays through our streets
OF fast driving of any sort, The lives of persons Oh
thestrects seriously endangered Last week
'ra!man smashed his wagon against a post on the
sIde-Nalk 10y fast and imprulent elriyinr
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17

BY 4 Washington correspondent writing to
democratic paper thus speaks of the result of the
election:
..The defeated Democratic leaders here declare
that Gen. Grant IS entitled 10 receive fair tral IN
the Executive chair They say he stands unpledged
to any party and uncommitted TO any policy, and
will assume the Presidency under circumstances the
most favorable to himself but unfavorable to the
extreme measures Of Radicalism. 4 prominent Off
Ger of the army who friendly to Gen Grant $
election. and known to be somewhat Ill his conf
dcnce. remarked! to-day that the General would call
around him as advisers only statesmen of known
Conservative views, and that an ex-member OF Con.
gress from, Illinois of the Democratic school would
be the first selection for his Cabinet. The Conser-
vatve in Washington yield gracefully to their
overwhelming defeat confident in the belief that had
Grant not been nominated by the Radicals, he would
have been by the Democrats. and that his antece
dents have all been conservative"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
72,325,GOO.OO
4Udtured Debt not Presented for Payment

Mutured Debt not Presented for Payment.
year 40 notes due
Aug Is, 1867, June
and July, 1868, 1856 $4,000
Compound interest
Notes, matured
June 10, July Is,
Aug Is, Oct 15and
Dec. Is, 1867, and
May Is, August /,
Sept. and IS, and
Oct. / and 16, 'GS 5,128 $1,000
Bonds, Texas indem-
nifty, 1856, 10000
Treasury Notes, acts
July II, 1861, and
prior thereto 151,G1164
Bonds, April15 1912,
January %, 1847,
and March 81 '4s, 49,, 10000
Treasury Notes
March 3, 1868, AS, 492 90
Temporary Loan, 3l4,SGO.0O
Certificates of Indebt-
edncss, 100000
- o,753, 1913 GA
Debt Bearing no Interest.
U. S Notes, $50, 02l ,O73.OO
Fractional currency, 80, t !. 9S5. ~
Gold Certificates of
Deposit, 1916 $1,000
~ 400, 15l 1903. AZ
u per cent lawful
money! Bonds is
sued to Pacific
Railroad Cos, 1874 OC0 60
Total debt 2,G41 ,OO2 572 OF
Amount in Treas
ury, coin, 1O3, 4O7, 885.77
Amount in Treas
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
Rock Island Goods.
Gas Dividend.

CLOTHING, made of Rock Island Goods, for sale
by =. hOOPMANN.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
LIME! LIME!!

am Agent for several Lime kins, and keep con-
stantly on hand LIME for Building and Agricul-
tural purposes Farmers wishing Lime by the ton
will do well to give a call.
w. W. PEGRAM,
Nov is, 1868 I'm Agent c. & S c. r. r..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17

CAROLINA FARMER.-S. r. Johnston, at the City
look Store, next to McAden's building.) is
agent for the Carolina Farmer, published in Will
minston, \. c. He will receive subscriptions from
Hose who want irst-rate Agricul.ur work
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17

The Directors in the Charlotte Gas Light Company
have declared sci- annual dividend of 81 per cent
in gold coin, payable and after the 10th instant
JAS. Ii. CARSON,
Nov 16, 1868 1w President
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
Take Notice.

Take Notice.
All indebted TO me by Book Account or Note
requested to settle without further notice, or will
place their Indebtedness in the hands of an officer
for collection. .s1.
Nov 16, 1868, A. SINCLAIR
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17

{ ertificates at 3
per cent, SO, 1926, 100000
Navy pension fund,
at 3 per cent, 1900, 10000
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
Sage Wanted,

By W. A.. COOK, Town Butcher.
Nov 10th Store next to Democrat Office
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17

Just Received,
At the City Book Store, HAND BOOKS for County
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17

6 per cent lawful
money! Bonds is
sued to Pacifi C
Railroad Cos,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
42,194,OC0.G0
2,G4l, ,512 OG

1O3, 4O7, 8s5.7
1O,465,o33.47
113,873,Ol9.24
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-11-17
Debt Bearia,g Currencu Inter

-S SLOT, ST., $50. 90
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-05-30

I
|. The people Of Charleston have
hitherto kept aloof from the Demo
IeFetic party, refused TO form Demo
cratic Clubs, or in any way to unite
hems9lses with us in pur political
Organization. They refased to send
delegates to the. Democratic Qonyen-
ton, in this city, last fall, in order to
have concert Of action in regard to
voting against Convention, and to
set forth in manly, and spirited ad-
dress, our. grievances and oppres-
sions. They refused again, this
spring, to meet zusrin- Convention,
for tho purposeFpf securing union,
to resist the ratification of the Con-
yention; and now theyseek tor eonr
troll the State, revise all that has been
done, and make alboast of their De-
mocracy. at,.,,s <
This, now. is the inconsistency of
the position taken in Charleston, as
reflected in the late Democratic
movement. No comments are neces-
Sary
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-05-30

Every slept the negroes take, seems
to be the one that Ieade most directly
toward their utter destruction. I'm
the friendship Of the white man.
South, they had ono chance OF q
respectable existence; but they spurn-
ed it with scorn. In industry the,
had refuge from ruin; but they
neglected it with contemptuous scorn.
and will starve. In many ways, saliva
tion for their race has been within
their reach; but they have rejected
every one with high hand and an
out-stretched arm oi-s''t'c S.1
They have rejected the proffered
cooperation of!Hhe white race-haye
lain idle in work tineAhave neglect
ed schools-havs ihsnlted their only
friends-have demanded power and
peace-have received advice from
their enemies--have folded their
arms and waited for the promised
forty-acres-and-a-mule, and have
played the fool in everything.
What remains for them now? tits
easy to see. Annihilation. It is q
melancholy conviction to record, but
we believe that it is the solemn truth.
1t is possible, even yet, for them to
save themselves from this fate. by
falling into line promptly with the
conservative whites, and acting with
the Democratic party against the
radicals. BUT ,OM they? No. What
then? Then--annihilation.
YorkoiNe Enquirer.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-05-30

The CLANS GATHERING. We ac-
knowledge the receipt of half-dozen
invitations to address Democratic
gatherings to-day. We wish it were
in our power to see our friends at oil
these places, and counsel with them.
At Leesville, the terminus of the
Columbia and Augusta Railroad,
there is to be spirited meeting.
Our old friend, General Paul Ouattle.
baum, will, no doubt, be on hand to
welcome all visitors.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-05-30
A Mistake Corrected. 4.


There seems to ba o mistake in the
minds Of some. as to the appoint
meptand powers of the Stats Central
Executive Committee. THE commit-
Tee we're appointed blythe late Con
yentfon, without any olicitation on
their part. Indeed, Gen. Hampton,
Mr.. Pope, General Sict tsowan and
Col. Shannon. were not in tile Con.
yention,i and as regards the other
members, they were appointed with
out consultation. At the came time,
IL was stated in the Convention, that
the committee was made to consist OF
four from Columbia, in order to, have
q quorum on hand at all times. AS
to the powers of the committee, these
are restricted. They are but the
executive officers and agents of the
late Convention. And certainly they
haye NO -iSh. o;s o7el e so, so disposed, TO
call another Convention. They are
but acting under orders, with powers
discretionary, as to the details of
carrying out the purposes and wishes
of the late Convention.
The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1868-05-30

FROM YoRK.-A call appears in the
Charleston papers, to which is at
tached about 260 names, for a public
meeting on Saturday evening last.
for the purpose of considering q
response to the invitation contained
in the second of the above resolu-
tions. We have no objection to urge
against the Edgefeld resolutions, as
they simply request conference.
The call for the Charleston meeting.
however, goes further, and tacks on
to the Edgefield resolutions, propo.
sition "to meet in Convention, in
Columbia, and nominate delegates to
the National Democratic Convention.
to be held in New York, on the 4th
of July next" The Convention
which assembled in Columbia, on
the I'd of April last, selected delegates
70 represent the State in the National
Democratic Convention, and We are
apprehensive that g seoond Conven-
ton, assembled with the implied
purpose of making other selections,
VIII not have tendency to mobilize
the Democratic party in this State.
We are satisfied that o more tho
rough organization than now exists
is necessary, but do not believe that
the course indicated in the Charles
ton call is likely to produce it.
TorkqiRe Enquirer.