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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-28
Emigration to America.

The emigrants to this country from 1890 to
January 1st, 1868, according to recent state
ment of the bureau of statistics, have reached
the large number of 6,7O1, 4S1. The number
of emigrants arriving in this country during the
year 1867 was about 300, 200, Of whom 25l ,753
arrived at New York, 1O,207 at Boston, 1887
at Baltimore, 5,001 at San Francisco, 1854 at
Portland, and the remainder at other ports:
During the last six months prior to the 1st of
January, 1868, 1877 900 arrived in this country.
The principal ports from which these emigrants
departed were Liverpool, Bremen, Hamburg,
Glasgow, London and Havre. The nationalities
Of these people, who came to this country during
the last year, were as follows: About 1875, 900
were from Great Britain and Ireland, principally
from Ireland; 124 ,S06 were from Germany,
5,236 from France; 1898 from China and Japan,
and the remainder from other portions of the
world Of the total emigration to the United
States during the last year, nearly nine-tenths
were under forty years of age; their avowed avo-
cations were as follows: 80, 100 were farmers,
60, 400 were laborers, 24,572 were mechanics,
3,947 were merchants, 8, 45S were miners, and
the occupations of the remainder were not given.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-28

the Provisional Government since the close ofthe
war by election or appointment, be and are here
by declared vacant and the Governor is directed
hereby to fill such Offices with appointees, who
shall hold such offices and discharge the functions
thereof until an election may be held under the
Constitution of North Carolina.
Sec. 2 That in all towns, cities and incorpora-
ted villages, an election for municipal officers
shall be held on the first Monday of January next
and regularly each year thereafter.
Sec. g. The officers to disappointed by the Gov
shall attend to the registration of voters in
said municipal corporations, and hold the cleo
tions above provided for.
Sec. 4. Alchartcrs, laws, acts and parts of acts,
inconsistent with the provisions of this act, are
repealed.
Sec. 5. Any provisional officer refusing to COM
ply with the provisions of this act, and deliver
his office, books papers, records &c, to his sue
cessor duly elected, or appointed and qualified,
shall be deemed guilty Of a misdemeanor, and
may be fined not more than five thousand nor
less than one thousand dollars, and Imprisonment
at the discretion of the Court
Sec. g. This act shall take effect from and af-
ter its passage.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-28
Distressing Accident.
A Husband Shoots has Wife tor q I

A Husband Shoots has Wife tor a Burglar
distressing accident occurred in this city on
the night of Friday, 18th, by which wife was
accidently shot, and it is feared fatally injured
by husband, who is driven almost to distraction
by this unfortunate occurrence. The parties are
MIR and Mrs. John McAvoy, who reside on Sc
cond, between Brunswick and Baden streets
1t seems that the night previous the house i'm
mediately adjoining Mr. McAvoy's residence was
robbed. His vigilance was thus aroused in more
than an ordinary degree, and on the night of the
accident he imagined that he heard some one in
the house, and arousing his wife, he commune
Gated his impression to her. He thought too
that he distinguished the sound of human voices
whispering. Selling his pistol from the pillow
under which it lay, Mr. McAvoy proceeded to
the top Of the staircase, just behind the head of
his bedstead, in the attempt to discover some
thing further. His wife, whom he left on the
couch, had by this time gotten up, and after
looking around in the dark approached her hus-
band from the other side of the bed near the
staircase where he standing. Seeing the
object approaching him, and thinking his wife
still in bed, Mr. McAvoy supposed it to be a
burglar and crying, 1--WE got you now" fired.
His wife fell, crying out, ooh you have shot me-"
The pistol charged with ball and few
small shot which entered the breast Of Mrs.
McAvoy, and passing through the lungs lodged
just under the skin near the small of the back
Surgical aid was obtained and the ball extracted.
The condition of the sufferer is critical and it is
feared she will not recover. The husband is in
despair and well-nish distracted Mr. and Mrs.
McAvoy are both highly esteemed by large
circle of friends, who sympathize with them most
deeply Wilmington Journal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-28
One of the Members.

A white man named Bowen is one of the
Representatives from South Carolina in Congress-
When he was admitted to his seat last week, Mr.
Mullins Ga Northern mcmber) opposed it and
gave statement of Bowen's character as follows
"Mr Bowen was born in Ohio went to South
Carolina ten or fifteen years ago. and when the
rebellion broke out he voluntarily went into the
Confederate service, and accepted a commission
as Captain. He was subsequently promoted to
Major, probably for his gallantry in shooting
down Union men. While Major he (Mullins)
was reliably Informed that Bowen killed his rebel
Colonel, but about that he Mr. NJ would not
complain. For this act Bowen was incarcerated
and put in irons, but was released when the
Federal troops advanced. He then had one of
two things to do, either to be hung or join the
Federal forces He did the latter and he (M.)
was informed by Gen. Sickles himself, that in
the Federal army he, Bowen, acted so badly that
he had to be incarcerated by Federal authority
When the war was over, he became Radical
and adopted the faith of franchise for the black
man. He had no disposition to oppose the par
don of men who showed proper penitence; but
he would not reward treason by making these
people rulers over us as soon as they came back
He doubted very much whether the House was
pursuing the proper policy in this matter
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-28
TO LAND OWNERS.

Having been appointed by the American Agricui,
tural and Mineral Land Company, agent for all that
part of North Carolina lying east of and including
Catawba County, am authorized to say to any per-
son or persons having 1000 acres in body par
TALLY cleared and Railroad, that if they VIII
agree to subdvde their lands at the expense OF the
Company the Company will purchase alternate lois
at their assessed value for taxation ascertancd
by two dsinterested parties paying for the same III
the Company's stock-the Company obligating itself
to place white settler every 200 acres, so ae-
quired, within three years, or, failing to do so, such
land unsettled to revert TO the original owner; the
to retain possession until the land is settled
The object of this system is to bring into the State
an industrious and thrifty population and to enhance
the value Of land 1t has been adopted in other
States and is said to be working finely.
This Company was chartered by our Legislature
of 1866 Land owners will please address me for
particulars at Reidville, N C..
July 6, 1868 d. W. COURTS.
Refer to s. W. Davis at Charlotte for further par
ticulars.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-28
The New Internal Revenue Tax Rin

The chief provisions of the bill, which b.s
just passed both Houses of Congress, are as GI
lows:
The tax on banks is stricken out all mipor,,
oils are exempt from taxation, and dealers and
manufacturers are only subjected to the regn,r
tax on sales wholesale liquor Dealers in addition
to license tax of 800 are subjected to tax of
one per cent. on their sales. The number. ~
supervisors of internal revenue-the new Office
created by the acts fixed at twenty-five and
their districts are to be composed of one or more
judicial districts. The number of secret detec.
tives to be appointed by the commissioner of in.
ternal revenue is fixed at twenty-five; and the
whole system Of revenue agents, special agents
and inspectors, except inspectors of cigars and
tobacco, is abolished. The duties of inspectors
at distlleries and warehouses are hereafter to be
performed by gaugers and store-keepers, to be
paid by the government. This change reduces
the army of these subordinate officers from 700
to less than 1000.
Collectors and assessors of internal revenue are
not hereafter to be allowed to go into each Others
districts any pretext; but supervisors of inter
nal revenue are authorized for sufficient cause,
to suspend such officers and report the facts to the
department. The House section on drawbacks
on exported spirits remains, with a proviso that
the drawback shall not be paid until thirty DAYS
after the sailing of the vessel on which the
spirits have been exported. The provision for
the removal and payment of tax on bonded
spirits has been fixed at nine months as the limit
in which such tax must be paid The new stamp
tax on whiskey is to go into effect in sixty days
The tax on cigarettes is fixed at 81 SO on those
weighing three pounds per thousand, and at So
on all over that weight. The plug ware
house, which the House bill provided that the
manufacturer should maintain at his own expense
is stricken out
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-28
Statesville Female College.

The exercises Of the Statesvile Female College
will be resumed on the first Monday of September
next, with competent corps of teachers.
Terms for First Session Of Sixteen Ucchs-One Hayia
1dcdnce:
Board, Room and Fuel, per month, $16 90
Washing, per month > 90
Tuition in Academic Department, per session, Is 90
Collegiate Department, 20 90
Music, is 90
Use of Piano, 90
Ancient and Modern Languages each, 90
Contingent Fee, . 90
Drawing and Painting, each, 10 90
Books at Publishers rates.
For further information apply to the undersigned
at Statewide n. G.
f. F. ROCKWELL, President.
pa The Second Session win commence the 4th of
January, 1869, and continue "A weeks.
july 20 1868 If
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-28
NORTHERN CARRIAGES.

have just received few Buggies and Carriages
of Northern make, which offer for sale roasOna-
bic terms.
Apply to CIIAS. WILSON.
July 20, 1868
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-28
An Act in Relation to Marriage License

Section 1. The General Assembly of North
Carolina do enact, That the duty of issuing Mar
riage License in each county respectively, and
fees allowed by law for the performance of said
duty, shall appertain to the Register of Deeds.
Sec. 2. That the Register of Deeds shall be
liable to the same penalties for failure or refusal
to issue said License to persons properly apply
ing therefor, have heretofore attached to the
County Court Clerk for similar default.
Sec. B. That Magistrates and Ministers of the
Gospel who solemnize any marriage shall make
their return of the License and Certificate to the
Register of Deeds who shall file and record the
same in the manner heretofore required to be
done by the County Court Clerk.
Sec. t. That until the qualification of the
Register of Deeds, in each county, the late Clerk
of the County Court thereof shall continue to
issue Marriage Licenses as heretofore, only sign
ing himself as Late Clerk" of the County Court
Sec. s. That this Act be in force from and
after its ratification
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-28

THE Position OF CHIEF JUSTICE CHASE
Chief Justice Chase declared to-day to Western
friend that while he could not personally accord
with the resolution against the reconstruction
acts, and believed that the present constitutions
South ought to stand till changed by the people
of each State, Call voting, yet he Democrat,
State rights Democrat, and in full sympathy
with the Democratic party Wash. Dispatch
to ~ y Herald
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-28
Edgeworth Female Seminary.

This Institution will be re-opened the first Mon
day of September, with full corps of Teachers. The
entire expense for Session of Twenty Weeks of
Tuition with Board, Washing and Contingent Fee
will be, according to classes either 1885, or no. or
1l6 Dollars if paid in advance, 1850, or 121 so
or 1864 Dollars, if paid half in ad ance Moderate
extra charges will be made for Ancient and Modern
Languages, for Music, drawing and Oil Painting.
For Circular address,
J. NJ. NJ. CALDWELL,
July Is, 1868 CIV Greensboro, n. G.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-28
Notice TO Debtors

In order to help those that l thought deserved
help, credited number of persons during the past
year. now need the money, and respectfully call
ON those indebted to to come forward and settle
shall be obliged to enforce collection where no dis
position is shown to pay up.
July 20, 1868. B. NJ PRESSON
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-28
Gen. Forrest, in speech before the Tennessee

Gen. Forrest, in speech before the Tennessee
Democratic Convention, said:
But | am not going to consider myself as an
outcast or to ignore my duties as representative
man in the community in which I live. That
community sent ME here, and 1 come to do my
best The man who thinks could go back up
on myself, or my parole, or who dstrusts my in
tentions, does not know me; and | will say that
if any foreign nation should levy war ON the
United States will engage to get up bigger
and better fighting command out of my grey
jackets to serve undsr the old flag than any radi-
cal In America.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-28

The three men implicated in the recent express
robbery near Seymour, Indiana, were hung by a
mob.
IF this hanging had occurred in Southern
State you would have heard a general howl about
rebellion, resistance to law, Gel
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-28
Turnip Seedi Turnip Seed!!

Purple Top White Norfolk, White Globe, Large
Yellow or Golden Globe, Ruta Baga, and other varie-
ties, just arrived and for sale at the Corner Drug
Store, by
July 20, 1868. J. H. MCADEN
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-28
ATTENTION!

North, South, East or West,
viii here look for STAMPING best;
Prices low and patterns new,
Here the greatest choice find you,
J. r. HECKSCHER.
ALSO,
Clothing, Hats Boots and Shoes,
Hosiery, Staple and Fancy Dry Goods,
Wearing Apparel for family use,
Come and purchase whatever you choose
J. r. HECKSCHER,
Under the Democrat Office
July 90 1868 3m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-28
GROCERIES.

so Bags Prime Rio Coffee,
% Boxes Havana Sugars,
II Chests Imperial Tea,
so Barrels "a, ''B'' and ''C'' Sugars,
8 IS Crushed Sugar,
Pulverized Sugar,
) Hhds. Cardenas MOlasses,
20 Barrels s. 4"
SO Boxes Adamantine Candles,
20 Boxes Soda,
% Starch,
p Soaps,
30 Packages Fancy Soaps
IS Cases Sherry and Claret Wines,
20 Barrels Genuine Scotch Ale
10 Barrels Corn Whiskey, on consignment,
80 Boxes Tobacco, on consignment
For sale by
STENHOUSE. MACAULAY & CO.,
JHly G. 1865. Charlotte, n c
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-28

FIRE We learn that the residence, together
with all the household furniture, of DR.. j. N.
Nesbit, situated about ID miles North of this
place, was consumed by fire on Saturday night
the 1Sth.-Luucaster Lc,1qer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-28
MUSIC.

MRS. OSBORNE will resume her instructions in
Music Tuesday, the first day of September, 1868
Terms, SIG per Session of Twenty Weeks.
July 49, 1868 Sw
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-28
China, Crockery and Glass Ware
MES HARTY,

(Nert Door to tie Court UOuSe,)
Has just received a very large stock Of
CHINA CROCKERY AND GLASS WARE,
Together with a good assortment of Housekeeping
articles, consisting of Knives and Forks, spoons
Casters, Butter Prints, Ladies' Tubs Churns, Buck
cts Bread Trays, Rolling Pins, Steak Beaters, Tea
Kettles, Stew Pans, Gridirons, &c.
l have also connected with my Stock good as
sortment of
Dry Goods, Groceries,
BOOTS AND SHOES, HATS AND CAPS, &C
have the most complete assortment OF
Ladies' Baskets
To be found in the City-ATarket Travelling, hcy
and Pic Mic Baskets in every variety.
Call and examine my Stock ..
July 6, 1868 JAMES HAkIf'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-28
TAX NOTICE.

will attend at the following times and places for
the purpose of collecting the State and County Taxes
for the year 1868:
Charlotte during the next two weeks and on Satur-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-28
Initial Paper and Envelopes,
Just received at JOHNSTON & ELLIOTT'S
Stereoscopes and Views,
Just received at JOHNSTON s. ELLIOTT'S.
Music,
Just received at

A new and enlarged catalogue, just received, fro
which any piece selected will be ordered by
July 90, 1868. JOHNSTON s. ELLIOTT.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-28
An Act in Relation to Municipal Officer

Section l. The General Assembly of North
Carolina do enact as follows That all municipal
offices in all towns cities and incorporated villa
ges in the State, which have been filed under
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-09-29
Ing M0Rots
|. An Inlignant German.

n exe led ind sId1aio of the Teutonie per
- siaa fsishea INTO tie Mayors office of Baton
oiss sIsf s;fitred for that tuuetionary.. He
S,yas i ! i IL. I'm b. that the Mayor was sub
isef.i5 lie ordinary human infirnity of occa>
u satinfx something, aud had therefore
* 10 his dihner.,
hat do you want of him 2" inquired
Sst impassive officer. -
~ yanfs-I wants Mr.. Hcelum to gil me
.t,.ns baber TO kill tog yOt pites me III u'
ifg,s answered the Dutchman :.
All YOU want an order OF execution e, -,
sued against vicious canine, saiu 1ol'' VIM
has smatteripg oflegai ac4uireIneh'Si
. No, I tussa Mt want no s"ch ll,t''s n 80
one baper to tell to XIII ue UUP .e Pi'.'
INV leg so bad you never see. XII. KIs Ter ny
,erfobia, by tam, unit want 10 MI MN u :
sssS OH 5I1f now / see,' said Tom, YOU wait
..,.t,;, . 70 rrcceed with force Of arms against
the dangerous ANIMAL
{" Mein Got, no dat is not vat want.
want tie mare to gif me Won license to Kill tie
tor. / wants him to make me Elm baper so
ven 1 kills tie tog he can nieht 50 inter te
court aud swear against me-"
- The dog swear against you::'
Nein not tie toy; tc mau vot owps tc toy
You see, if kills him"
What, kill the man.
Nein. te tog; ind te man shues me for
te price Of Ie tog, dcn wants to law on my
side, you see y
Ali now understand you," said Tom,
greatly amused at the German, and humor-
5usly intent on cxhuusting his patience !;
tben you want to get warrant to arrest the
nan who owns the dog, 50 that the animal
-a4y not bite you again"
No. no I! Got in himmel. no! you kits
every tings by lie tail" cried the German,
gho began TO think Tom was making fun of
MIN. Il dink you want to make chokes NIT
me I! Der tuyvel! want shustis, not chokes.
want to knock tie toys brains out; and if
lie mare won't give one baper for to do um,
knocks his brains out anyhow"
The Mayors brains -
90 Nein, tie toy !" reared the excited Tcuton
and turned to leave the Office, but met at the
door the Mayor, who had just returned from
dinner That officer promptly gave him an
order to execute the vicious animal.
As he was leaving the Office, lie cncoun-
tered the mpassive Tom
Yah all right; I goes right CT to tie
omner ind kills en-
What, the owner ?"
$50. lie tog Look here, Misther Tom;
zen 4:iake tam fools nit yourself by saying
fsssten I means man, and saying man ven L
Hseads tcg Nov you kin yust co to tic tuy-
yeI!' and the German departed.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-09-29
A Diplomatic Jest.

In later years Talieyrard loved wit better
than conversation. Leaving his accomplished
ucicc. the Duchess de Dino, entertain his
other guests, he would retire with some of
the foreign ambassadors, old friends and old
foes. into his own room, and play scientific
rubber, the intricacics Of which it was curious
90 watch, seeing that the talents which were
employed to settle the divisions Of Europe at
the Congress of Vienna, were now all concen-
trated on the odd trick The stakes were
gold pcices, but they often reached the sum
of thousand francs. One evening at the
examination Of one Of these parties, the
English ambassador suddenly divcd beneath
the table and began fumbliOg on the carpet.
Villa is your cxcellency about?' asked
,rai!eyraud :. Locking for Napoleon which
has fallen" Wait an instant" said Tai
leyrani, with twinkle OF his light gray eye,
and sarcastic twist Of his thin and distorted
lip, " you cannot see to fluid SO small thing"
rs lie spoke he twisted a thousand franc bill
in to paper match, and, and setting fire to
i, hald it to the ground. "What are you
about ~ exclaimed the astonished ambassa-
dor, pausing on his hands and kness and look
ing up Merely lightning your cxccilency,"
said Taleyrand. Upon which the discom-
fitted minister, understanding the epigram,
instantly rose, leaving the Napoleon as
Perquisite for the servant who should find it.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-09-29
NEW STOCK OF GOODS!
At Summit Point, Jefferson Co., ", Va,
BOUGHT FOR TIE CASH!

At Summit Point, Jefferson Co., ". Va.
BOUGHT FOR THE CASH!
WE opening full and complete etock
w of we'll selected goods-thut cannot be cx-
ccIcd by any other Store in the Valley or country
around US. Our line of
LADIES DRESS GOODS,
is composed OF Alpacas. Lawns, Lenos, Poplins,
Mozau. bi1ucs. Shailjcs Persian Cloth, Organdics,
BoI.lha Dcaincs, Reps, French PcrcaIe, Cling
hams, &c. JuconCLts, Iarlctuns, SwIss and Barred
Mus!ins, Marscillcs; also full and
SELECT VARIETY OF BOTTOMS.
such as Hosiery, loves, French Corsctts, Hoop
Skirts, Linen Ilandkcrchicfs, Braids Buttons and
Trimmings, &c, &C. 4 full stock Of
D D II Z S TIC G. q Cd s.,
comprising. in part, Bicached and Brown Muslins,
Wooden. Cotton and Linen Goods, FioCr Mating
TLEMEN IS WEAR-im piece Ready Made. A
heavy stoc!; of BOOTS, SHOES aud UATS-ior
Ladies, Gentlemen MISSES, Boys and ChildrPn.
complete stock OF Quccn= ware. Wooden ware,
Hardware: and Il stock ofHABNESS, such as Rid
ing and Bind Brides, Collars. Lines NJ d Back
bands, &c. i large stock of FURNITURE, such
as Cottage Bcdstcads, WardrobCs, Bureaus, lin
Safes, Chair Rockers, IashsiLuds, &c, at prices
that guarantee.
a FULL STOCK OF GROCERIES,
such as Sugars OF all grades, Rio. Java and Laguy
Coffee, Teas Of the best quality. Oils, Syrups,
Salt. Sc, all Of which Offering very short
and customers to give US trial before purchasing
elsewhere.
HILLARY, WILSON s. Johnson.
hnrii IS, 1865.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1868-09-29
READTHE FOLLOWING

We, the undersigned, have this day Witnessed
NJ. }. Lccsc S. Co., Of Parkersburg. W. Va. now
attached a-thr eshug machine, and find it to per-
form we'll, and gives satisfaction; and certify that
the power it gives to said machine is much more
regular and of better speed than horse power, ad
is in opinion, perfectly reliable and safe, and
will thrcsh double al muSh as horsepower;
Given under hands this l7th day of Feb. 1865.
CSC. w. WOtF, Purchaser, Jefferson county.
JouS p KEAEFouT, LEVI ii. KEA RFOoT,
WN r NcQUuKl:S JoSATHAS MILLER,
WIL,rAMsoS GORGE w. MILLER,
! NJ LEugS JcHS FREEZE.