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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-18
Raising Clover Seed.

W: Strong gives in substance in the Country
Gentleman the following method for raising co-
yer seed: Top-dress with manure in the autumn
previously, and plasterin spring as ripeniug seed
draws hnd on the soil, The early or first crop
must be taken as soon as in blossom; the second,
for seed, should become nearly all ripe. ,a Gut
with a moving machine with a platform, gradn-
ated to proptr height, rakng off the bupehes
opposite to each other at every passing, so that
they can be takop. in row when loading on the
wagon If rain threatens, draw in Immediately
as the straw viii not hurt the seed, and this will
prevent the loss resulting from turning over for
drying afterwards IN in the field. This is found to
be much better and to be attended with far less
waste than cutting, by hand or raking into heaps,
or using pitcher, 'Thresh in cold, frosty wea-
ther in winter. ~ .- D.. H. ......r- - 81.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-18
The Cotton Supply.

The cotton manufacturers of England are re-
Jolcing in the confident hope Of a bountiful sup
ply OF the staple during the present year. They
are looking for an increased production in all
parts OF the world. India, Egypt, Turkey, Af-
rlea, Brazil, Australia and the West Indies are
all, 1t is said, expected to furnish larger crops
than ever. Even the United are counted in. in
the estimated increase of the crop, only be-
Cause II Congress has removed the extortion
politely termed a tax. But there is good reason
to believe these sanguine gentlemen will be dis
appointed in their hopes, so far as the United
States are concerned. The people of the South
as general thing, regard the proposed repeal OF
the. cotton tax trap to catch gulls With
their experience of the business since the war
it is not likely they viii 60 very heavily into cot
ton raising. And when they learn that half the
world is entering the field to compete with them,
the inducements for planting a large crop in the
South become exceedingly small
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-18
Government Relief in South Carolina,

Gen. r. K. Scott, Assistant Comm issioner of
the Freedmen's Bureau, has issued az Circular
promising relief to a certain class of planters in
the cultivation of their crops the present year
He refuses to extend further assistance to those
who were last year the cipients of government
charity, and who INDUCED themselves in idIeness
lie is empowered to adopt system only, in the
distribution OF supplies, that willreGeve the wants
OF the industrious planters, and which will at
the same time, insure to the Government re-
payment Of the means loaned. He says. it will
be impossible to dispense food to the needy thou
sands as individuals, but only as communities.
And to accomplish this end, responsible persons
will be appointed agents of distribution in each
locality where destitution exists who will be held
strictly accountable for the reliability and indus
try of the consumers They will be instructed
to take from the recipients a bond, giving lien
upon the crops to be grown, and other products
Of industry and personal property. r. Y sr sr
The Assistant Commissioner must be satisfied
that each applicant has planted or is about to
plant sufficient number of acres in cereals to
insure his provisions for the next year without
purchase. To parties engaged wholly or to an
undue extent in the cultivation Of cotton. as
s!stance will be rendered Duly appointed Off
GERS and agents of the Bureau will be instructed
to frequently and carefully inspect the plantations
of those who the recipients of assistance, and
if it shall at any time be found that they arcike-
ly to fail to fulfil their obligations all necessary
measures viii be taken to protect the interests OF
the government" .,.,E.rE r.a ta.T ~gnrf s
2 The amount of assistance that the Commits
sioner is authorized to render is limited and it
is therefore necessary that all persons who have
private RESOURCES at command should avail them
selves of such, these supplies being emily intended
by the government to relieve the most extreme.
eases of destitutiOn -Ld3tcasttT Ledger >17a'3
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-18
EXCELSIOR.
The Etna Life Insurance Company,
(Col. E.. A. OSBORNE, Agent at Charlotte


Has proved itself to be of the solid Institutions
OF this country. 1t Chartered in May 1919.
more than 49 years ago, and has survived and
fourshed until January 1868, after paying all losses
promptly, and to the large amount OF S7 4S ssh IL:
and the Office of the General Agent in Raleigh has
been paid $4,000 to widows and orphans in the
past two years.
The Official Record for the year 1867 is gratif Tying
to the $1,000 policy holders
hcome for the gear past, $4,000, ,000
ASSets ,reU Secured, 5000 600
Nc'c Members M&urcd 5000
The rapid growth of this institution shows that
where it is well known and it's system of operations
understood, 1t is tavOre and highly favored Com
pany. The Officers and Managers have neither the
time or taste to notice some of the unjust and mali
cious attacks made by or two rival Companies.
BY referring to the Report of the Insurance Com
missioners of Massachusetts, it will be that the
-Etnas ratio per cent of expenses of cost of new
business Is less than that of any other Company ;
and that the ratio per cent of increase in assets il
greater than any other Company and more than
times the average of the II Companies reported.
BY lnsuring in the -Etna you get nearly twice the
amount of insurance for the same amount of money
that you would by insurng in aaa ali Cash Company
For instance man has just 500 to spare Annually
for Life Insurance and no more He wants it to buy
all the insurance he possibly get in first class
Company. 1t buys 5000 in an all Cash Company
and so 600 from Note Company 80 per cent notel
Now suppose the dies the first year, his family
gets $4,000 from an all Cash Company, and $4,000
iron. a Note tNmpany-NOte being deducted. s. T.
of kinston, \. c. insured in the Htna in 1865 for
$4,000. H. paid'in cash S1G6 and $166 A
few months after he died and his family received
$4,000 less his note. Here will state that only
Note is deducted from the Policy. though
the party MAY have lived many years The dividends
prevent accumulation of Notes, and they are re-
turned regularly to the party insurng Had he in
sured in an all Cash Company and paid S166 Instantly
would have received only 5000. This shows a
difference of nearly $4,000 in favor of the -Etna
Persons contemplating insurance will find it to
their interest to investigate the advantages of the
4Etna. W. II. CROW.
Office Raleigh n. c., Genl Ag't for the State.
Col. E. A. Osborne,
Local Agent at Charlotte, \. G.
January 81 1868 :w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-18

able peeping out and accommodating and get
ting accustomed to air and light, Il, When ready
it comes out in the night, takes hold of ,seme
firm support with its claws, and sets to work to
get Its skin off At length it splits it's back and
crawls out, leaving the old shell sticking fast
and after drying itself thoroughly. is an accom-
plished Seventeen Year old, and ready for drum
ming or boring. according to sex. Immense
numbers are eaten by birds and domestic fowls
and hogs and ants; but loeusts themselves are
the upper world E-5. i.r--...: s
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-18
GARDEN SEEDS,
(NkH CROPD
At Wholesale and Retail.
Charlotte Female Institute,

IliAltLDl IL, y. I.
The present session opened on Tuesday the 1st of
October and will continue until 3Olh June 1868
OFFICERS AND INSTRUCTORS:
Rev. r. Burwe Principal and Instructor in Men
tai and Moral Philosophy and Mathematics.
Jno. b. Hurwcll \. NJ. themestry, Natural Phi
losophy and Ancient Languages.
Mrs. NJ. \. Burwell. English branches and Super
intcndcut Social duties.
Prof \. Baumanu Vocal and Instrumental Music
Prof. r, E. riguct, Drawing, rairting and Modern
Languages.
Miss Mary Bate, English Branches and French.
Mrs Sally e. White, English branches.
Miss Mary T. Penick. Music on Piano and Guitar
Miss Ella K. Carson. Music on Piano.
Terms as heretofore For Circular and Catalogue
continuing full particulars address.
Rev. II. BURWFLT & SON
Charlotte. n c..
I,.,r
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-18
PUBLIC SALE.

Having been appointed Guardian of W. T. Mexan-
der, the January Term of the County Court of
Mecklenburg will expose to sale Thursday, 27th
inst six or eight Horses and Mules, five six good
Mich Cows, and other articles not necessary to men
tiOn-thc property of said W. T. Alexander.
\ credit Of months Will be given-sale to take
place at j Morehead Alexander's
L. c. NEAL, Guardian.
February 3, 1868. 4wpl
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-18

D. II. BYERLY Springs Building, Charlotte n.
c. has for sale ''Spcars Antitrust Cooking Stoves,
which, for every variety of cooking and great econ
omy IN fuel, cannot be surpassed by any Stove here
t"forc used
Everybody who has used one of these Stoves testify
that for convenience in cooking, durability and clean
llnc>S they far preferable to all other patterns.
Call and them.
ID. II. BIERL1 has also on hand a good assort-
mcnt of Tin, Japan and Sheet-Iron Warc-such arti-
ceS as are necessary for house keeping.
E=Ey" TIN-WARE made to order at short notice on
reasonable terms.
Ess~ REPAIRING promptly executed.
d. II. BYERLY,
Under the Mansion House Building.
March -. 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-18
NEW BOOTS AND SHOES
AT MY OLD ESTABLISHED STAND, I
Sign of the Golden Boot.

Il am daily receiving additions to my superior stock
of Boots and Shoes from T. Miles & Son. Dickerman
Co.. and first class Eastern Manufactures. keep
constantly on hand LEATHER and SHOE FIND
lNGS. l will sell as low or lower than any other
house in the city. .......... e + a. .-#
Every article warranted represented .-..
Don't mistake the place Give me call. r = e.
's- S. b MEACHAM.
~ Near First National Bank.
" decomposition is the life of trade. 3
january 20, 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-18
CITY BANK OF CHARLOTTE

CITY BANK OF CHARLOTTE,
TRADE STREET,
Charlotte, N. c.,
Deals in Gold and Silver Coin. Bullion Southern
Bank Notes. Government Securities SC
Northern Exchange.
Drafts on New York Philadelphia and Baltimore.
furnished to any person, whether customer not,
AT PAR
FOREIGN EXCHANGE.
Drafts all the principal cities in Great Britain,
France and Germany supplied at New York rates,
in any amount.
Interest on Deposits.
Deposits OF specie and currency received and
liberal interest allowed.
REVENUE STAMPS AT 4 DISCOUNT.
Revenue Stamps always hand, and liberal
discount allowed TO the trade.
Jan 13, 1868. c. PREMIER. Cashier
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-18

Have full line of choice Family Groceries and
Provisions. which they offering low for Cash
Fresh Buciwheat Flour, warranted pure; also,
choice lot of Flour Family Brands, hand and
for sale by W. W GRIER x co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-18

Hams and Sides, choice family Syrups Sole Leather
Lard fresh country made Butter, together with a
general assortment of Family Supplies, hand and
for sale low by W. W GRIER & co
December lG 1867 @
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-18
Nails.
Agricultural Implements.

BREM, BROWN & co, Agents for R. Sinclair s
Co. Baltimore, will furnish all kinds of Agriculture
implements at short notice.
February 3, 1868 3w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-18
North Carolina Land Agency.

Having associated myself with Gen. J. d. Imboden.
of the City of Richmond, Va to whose card below |
refer the public, for the sale of Lands, Mines, &C.
in North Carolina, invite those persons in the State
having such property for SALE address Reids-
vile, n. c. and steps viii be taken, at once, call
the attention of Northern capitalists all such pro
perty. d. W. COURTS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-18
CrNokHrr

y nice assortment ofCrockery consisting of Plates
Teas. &c, on hand and for sale by .,
w. W. GRIER & co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-18
Ragged Money.

Torn and dcfaeed Shinplasters, Greenbacks, and
National Bank Notes. bought at very reasonable
discount at the CITY BANK OF CHARLOTTE, .
January 49, 1868. Trade Street.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-18
plauko

Just printed. and for sale at the Democrat Office,
Maria ge Licenses {new forrn1, Subpoefas, 1Execu-
tions. Administrators Bonds, and all other Blanks
used by Clerks and Sherifs,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-18

1t Is said that the census embraces seventeen
million women." Who wouldn't be census?i q
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-18
Celebrated Axes.
Corn, Peas. Meal. Bacon.

III" Celebrated Elephant Axe, warranted" o
hand and for sale by W. W GREER & co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-18
Virginia Central Land Agency.
Furnaces & Water-POWers.

have very recently perfected the organization
necessary to conduct, the largest scale, the bus
ness of selling .-
Lands, Mills, Mines, Furnaces & Water-PoWers
My partner. Col Il. J. Page. is in charge of our
office in New York. In Philadelphia and Baltimore
have Associates of the highest respectability and
responsibility.
And for the sale of Lands. Mines, &C., in North
CarOlina | am associated with ID. W. Courts ESQ of
Reidsyille for many years State Treasurer of n c.
The facilities this Agency offers for the sale OF
Lands arc not surpassed in the South. In regard
Mines of all kinds, have made contracts with par
ties IN the cities North of this, who make that branch
OF the business speciality, both in this country and
Europe securing to the widest possible field of
operations, and in this city have the aid and
wees OF that accomplished Mineralogist and Assayer
COL william Gilham, for the prompt analysis of all
minerals that may be sent TO me-thus determining
the value of all mines before they offered for sale
TERNs:-For selling lands five per cent commits
sion on all sales actually made, but no charge what
ever, unless a sale Is effected For Mines an addi-
onal contingent fee the subject Of contract in each
case, and payable out of proceeds of sale
Reference is made TO public men generally throupb
the State with most of whom have the nleasnra
of being personally acquainted
Feb. 3. 1888 SIN J. D. IMBODEN
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-18

Sa~ Some Georgia negroes stole a hog and ate
it. The hog had the cholera, and the negroes
died. Look out for leader in the New York
Tribune, headed another Rebel Outrage"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-18
B. III. Presson,

Keeps everything in the Family Grocery line, and
will sell cheap as the cheapest #.sf+E5-4
February 10. 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-18
Rock Island Goods,

Rock Island Goods, -. ..
In great variety. BARRINGER, WOLFE 6 co.
Opposite Charlotte Hotel,
Iron. ..
large lot of Wagon Tire, Horse Shoe and Bar
Iron. Plow Moalds, &c.
BARRINGER, WOLFE & co.
Nails. fa" ".-
A large lot of the Extra Tislale Nails at
BARRINGER, WOLFE cos.
Our Prices shall be as low any merchants in the
City ... -..
n B-We do want all who owe us to come forward
at and pay up
BARRINGER, WOLFE & co.
February 3, 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-18
TIL "
w eStern Democrat
WILLIAM ]. YATES, Ednor. and Proprietor.

NILLIAM J. 1ATks, Editor and Proprietor. -
TERHs--Three Dollars per annum in advance
ADvERTIsENESTs.-For one square of ten lines or
iess - will be charged for each insertion unless
kept in for over one month Notices Of marriages
and deaths published gratis. @ Obituary notices of
over FIVE lines in length charged for advertising
rates. 8. 90 ..-. . ..--, O..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-18

have very recently perfected the organization
necessary to conduct, the largest scale, the bust
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-18

j "A woman in Monouk, Illinois, caught her hus-
band trying to commit suicide, by hanging, and
after cutting him down and rcsuscitating him she
gave him good thrashfng which be richly de-
aervad f.Hfs lsEE H3E t..-ff+@-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-18
COOKING STOVES.

Scptemhcr %. 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-18
w. W. GRIER & CO.

Under the Mansion House Building
March % 1867
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-18

i Bishop Kavanaugh, of the Methodist E,
Church, South, has recently been on a visit to
Oregon and California He speaks of Oregon as
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-05-26
SHERIFF. SALE-FuLKs ct NJ.

~ Grant county. county Wis.
Cornelius Autman ct. al vs.. Charles Fulks and Jacob
Shultz
BY virtue of writ Of execution issued out of the
Circuit Court Of Grant county, Wisconsin, in favor OF
the above named plaintiffs and aast the above named
Defendants either of them to directed and deliv-
ered and for want of goods and chattels ofte efen
dans Wherein to levy, have BY the direction of the
plaintiffs attor ely levied upon all the right title and
interest which the said Defendants, or either of them
had on the Sth day of March, 1865, or has since ac
quired in and to the following described real estate
tO-wit:
The southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of
section six (6) Town five (5l Range "a west, and
the northeast quarter OF quarter of section
one ~, Town five (5), Range two (2l west in Grant
County Wisconsin, which said real estate will the
Sd day of June 1868, at the hour of O'Clock in the al
ternoon of said day Offer for sale and will sell at pub
lie auction to the highest bidder for cash. at the front
door of of the Court House, in the village of Lancaster
Grant County Wisconsin. Said sale will be made to
satisfy said execution amounting to five hundred fifty
and 100 dollars (S55044) damages, forty two and 60
100 dollars (S+2 COZ costs and costs of sale.
JAMES z. cox, Sheriff
Dated Shers Office, Lancaster, Wis. April Goth. '6S,
X. L. READ, pffs Atty 46-w6.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-05-26
SHERIFF. sALE-BAILEY ct al.

{, TATE OF WISCONSIN,, I Circuit Court OF Grant Coun
- Grant County, 81 = ty, Wisconsin.
L. Ball, Plaintiff vs.. Jehn ". Bailey, Louisa Bailey
and John c. ShUltz, Defendants.
By virtue OF judgment Of foreclosure and sale rem
dered and plate ID the above ua1red court, in the
above entitled action dated the sth day Of March,
d. 1866, and by the direction of the plaintiffs at
torney, will offer sale and sell at public vendue
to the highest bidder for cash. the front door of the
court house. ia the village of Lancaster Grant county
Wisconsin, on the 3rd day of june 1865. at O'Clock
real estate owit The north quarter Of the south
west quarter Of setton number j, township num-
Der five 5 north of range number two (2), of the
fourth principal merdian containing forty acres stu
ated in the county Of Grant and State of Wisconsin
Said sale will be made 10 to satisfy hejudgment in this
case, amounting to i've hundred and ninety dollars
and thirty cents damages S59030), sixty eight AID
30-l00 costs interest and accruine costs.
j. P. COX, Sheriff,
Dated sherifs Office Lrncaster Wis. April 20, 1883.
r. K. READ, plff's atty. 46-w0
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-05-26

s@-OUR lady friends should be in
formed that the liquid called benzine,
which they use so freely for removing
grease and stains from clothing, is q
very dangerous article. 1t is one of
the substances distinct from petro-
leum, and is highly volatile, infama-
BILE, and, when the vapor is mixed
with air, explosive. we have fire.
quently obsery eda vial Of this fluid
standing in close proximity TO a lamp
or gas flame, and the ordor perva-
ding the room. A very small guam
tity is capable of doing irreparable
mischief. The contents of a four
ounce vial, ifeverturned and vapor-
lied, would render the air of a com,
mon room explosive, and whole
family might be seriously burned, or
lose their lives from'it Itshould new
er be used in the vicinity of flame J.
and it is important TO, remember that,
through the medium ofescaping vapr
or, when the vial is uncorked, flame
will leap to it through space of
several. feet. Benzine is often sold
under various fanciful names, and,
therefore, any article procured from
the druggists for removing oil or
grease from fabrice should be hand
died with the utmost care.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-05-26
BUSHNELL & CLARK,
Plaintiffs Attys,
Lancaster Wis.
ESTATE OF PEER.

os VI Sgss In rrSb9o Grant
On reading and filing the petition OF Joseh walker
Administrator OF the estate of said Mary H. Peer decd
representing among other things that he has fully adj
minfsered said estate and praying that time and place
be fixed for examining and allowing his account Of his
Administration tits ordered that said application be
heard before the Judge of this court at the Probate
office in Lancaster, in said county Tuesday the I'd
day OF june 1865 at one o'clock in the afternoon of
said day and it is further ordered that notice of said
application and hearing be given all persons inter-
esed in the said estate by publishing copy this
der for three successive weeks in each week in
the Grant County Herald newspaper printed at Ian
caster in said County prior TO said hearing
WBi. MCGON1GAI, Co. Judge
Dated this 18th day of May 18th, '6S. 49-w3*
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1868-05-26
SHERIFF SALE-Rourzose.

ss4S
G7ATE or WISCONSIN IS Circuit Court of Grant Co.,
y Grant County. % Wisconsin.
Adrian II. Gibbs, plaintiff against Andrew Routzong
defendant.
By virtue ola Judgement of foreclosure and order
of sale rendered and made in the above named court
dated the 5th day OF March, A. D. 1868, and by d.
rection of tire Plaintiffs Attorney will offer for sale
and will sell at Public Sale to the highest bidder for
cash the premises in the town of jamestown Grant
County Wisconsin tho 8rd day of June, 1868, at
o'clock, A, NJ that day the following described
property, to-wit:
certain piece of land bounded and described as
follows: Beginning at the stone which marks tho
south west of the State of Wisconsin, thence
northerly the road 200 feet thence in right angles
with said road south eastery to the State line thence
west SAID line to the place of beginning in 1rsnt
county, Wis. so the frame structure known as the
Menominee House, situated upon leased ground
the above described land in thetown of Jamestown
Wisconsin said sae will be made to satisfy the judge
men in this amounting to six hundred and
and so l0Ohs dollars (S6V1 59) besides interest and
costs and costs of sale. JAMES p cox, Sheriff.
Dated Sheriff 5 Office Lancaster. April 70. 1868.
j. ALLEN BARBER Pr ATTY. lowe