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The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-09-12

GENERAL ROsECRASs.-Pesonll dislikcs
aud csEegious selfconceit, says the Boston
TTgRscriP, seem TO have moved this unfOrtu-
nate gentleman in his recent expedition to
sulphur Springs, to secure the cooperation
OF rebels on parole, nullideFs, and secession.
lists, In restoring harmony and peace to the
Union. His own sycophantic epIstle, and the
peculiar reply OF Robert T.. Lee, form cor
respondcnce as ridiculous as II Is impotcnt for
any effect upon anybody with memory Of
tfe past or intelligent enough TO understand
the present. The whole affair is an absurlity,
and so far as Rosccrans is con :crEcd, vcrifics
the remark of Fisher Amcs, that tho most
troublesome and unmanagesble quality in n
public man or politician is vanity The minister
to Mexico, who ought TO be in Mexico, has
shown a personal cgotism and croehetness
that prevent him from comprehcnling the alt
uation. Think OF the dcllsion OF the man in
dreaming that he and leaders of the rebel ar
mics would be listened TO rs cOunsclloTs and
statesmen by the loyal people Of this nation.
The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-09-12
GRAND RATIFICATION MEETINGS

A GENERAL INDIAN WAR IMMINENT
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FROM THE INDIAN COUNTRY

PRUSSIA REDUCING HER ARMY
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LATEST TELEGRApH C MEMS.


THE AMERICAN MINISTER At. ST. JAMES
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MECHANICAL CONVENTION AT LANCASTER
GENERAL SOUTHERN NEWS

LATEST POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28

Hon. WILLIAM LANDER.-We regret to
learn Of the death of this gentleman, which oe-
Cured in Lincolnton on the 9th inst. Mr. Lam
der has long been one of the leading members of
the bar in the Western portion the State. He
was Chairman of the North Carolina delegation
in the Charleston and Baltimore Presidential
Conventions of 1860, and represented his Dis
trict in the Congress of the Confederate States.
In private life, Mr. Lander was esteemed for his
manly qualities of heart and soul, and his loss
will be felt, only in his own county, but through
out the State He has long been in feeble health,
his physical suf1erings having greatly impaired
his eyc-sight during the last year of his life. His
family have our earnest sympathy in their be-
reavement.- Uinington Journal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28
Gambling Extraordinary.

The newspapers have story of Commodore
Vanderbilt seeing blackleg's bluff at poker, and
going thirty-thousand dollar steamboat better;
but this is hardly up to an affair of vhich We
recollect reading long since in a Mississippi
paper. In the days when the Hon. George
Poindexter represented the State in the Federal
Senate, say some thirty-fve years ago, before the
time of railroads, he started from Natchez by an
up-river boat on his way to Washington. The
Agricultural Bank, having heavy deposit to
make in one of the Pittsburg banks, intrusted the
money to his charge. Before twenty-four hours
had elapsed some Of the sporting fraternity were
making up little game, and invited the Senator
to take hand to which, nothing loath he con-
sented. The game ran about the usual course of
such things while the professionals were taking
the measure of their intended victim and guess
ing at the size of his pile. When these poin4a
were settled to their satisfaction, the business
began in earnest. An overpowering hand was
dealt to Mr. Poindexter upon which he made
small bet, and the others passed, with one excep
tion, who ''saw him" and went thousand dol
lars better. To this he responded with another
thousand dollars better, when the gambler
piled, Il see your thousand dollars and go thirty
thousand dollars better-for perceiving that his
customer was pretty flush, he did not dare risk
few thousand. Poindexter replied that that was
more money than he had but he would put up
his pile, which entitled him to sight.
This the other denied to be the law. "Cer-
tainly," said Mr. p, Il always understand that
gentleman has right to show for his money"
Not unless it is stipulated beforehand;" and
the gambler appealed to the gentlemen present,
who sustained him. ''Come," said the rufian,
throwing down we'll filled pocketbook, and lay
ing his watch on the table, 81 go thirty thousand
dollars better, and give you five minutes to raise
the money" Poindexter bid him count his
money; and there it was, sure enough, in good
bills "Well," said he, rising, Il will see if
can find any friends who will furnish the funds"
and he passed into the ladies' cabin, in which
was his stateroom. He fingered some time, and
as the hand was nearing the last minute, returned
quietly, took his scat, drew bulky pocketbook
from his breast, and laying it upon the table,
calmly said "Sir, see your thirty thousand
dollars and hundred and twenty thousand dol
lars BETTER and give you five minutes to raise the
money" 1t the turn Of the astonished gam
bier to call for count but before Mr. Poindexter
got through the hundred and fifty Thousand, he
threw down his hand-there being too many
spectators to make it safe to raise rowland,
with his companions, went ashore at the next
wood yard-1H0JtEe Times.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28
Increase Of Paralysis.

One of the members of the French Academy
of Medicine, in very elaborate paper drawn up
with great care, asserts that statistics show that
in exact proportion with the increased consump-
tion of tobacco is the increase of diseases in the
nervous centres (insanity, general paralysis
paraplegia) and certain cancerous affections" "
1t may be said in reply, that the Turks, Greeks
and llunearians are inveterate smokers, and yet
are little affected by these nervous diseases. But
NJ. jolly accounts for their exemption by the
fact that the tobacco used by them is of much
milder form, containing slight proportions of
nicotine, and sometimes none at al. Excessive
indulgence therefore, does no harm in this direc-
tion; and no case of general or progressive
paralysis has been discovered in the East, where
this mild tobacco is in use. Nj. Moscan says
The cause is plain enough, and evidently physi-
illogical. In all the regions of the Levant they
do not intoxicate themselves with nicotine or
alcohol but saturate themselves with opium and
perfumes, sleeping away their time in torpor, in
dolence and sensuality. They narcotize, but do
not nicotize themselves, and if opium, as has been
said, is the poison of the intellect of the East,
tobacco may one day in the West prove the
poison of life itself 1t is the nicotine, in the
stronger tobacco used in England France and
the United States, which proves SO pernicious,
and the French physicians hold that paralysis is
making rapid advance under the abuse Of alcohol
and tobacco"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28
Affairs at the North-Immigration South
ward.

The editor of the Piedmont (Va.) Intelligen-
Ger, who has recently returned from trip into
Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and New York,
bears testimony to the general financial and in
dustrial distress, and says that all classes unite
in tracing this utter prostraton of the prosperity
of the country to one cause.-the unsettled con-
dition Of politics. Extreme legislation, he says,
is now reaping it's legitimate fruits. AS long as
captured cotton and tobacco, and the so long
husbandcd Southern staples, which found their
way to market after the end of the war, supplied
basis for traffic the North felt not Immediately
the effects of extreme legislation. These re-
sources have been exhausted now, and the grim
skeleton which has SO long had its abode in the
South only, is also knocking at the doors Of our
Northern friends. lie adds:
Last year very little disposition existed with
emigrants to come to Virginia. At this time we
could lead thousands upon thousands to the
shores of the Old Dominion if we offer them
ready employment and furnish them means Of
transportation.
His general conclusion is:
1--WE must confess that we consider the situa-
tion in 1868 much more assuring and hopeful,
and that we have at last reached turn in the
long, long lane"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28

RAISING GRASS FOR HAY-V. NJ Johnson
writes to a Mississippi paper that he has raised
grass successfully in that State, for hay-making,
tog twenty-five years. He has tried clover, mus
quito, timothy and red-top or herd-grass. He
prefers the latter as the first two are nearly an
nuals here, and timothy is apt to rust, but herd
grass has stood for the whole time. lie has made
Of it ffty-fve hundred weight per acre, an extra
ordinary year, but averages one and half tons.
He plows the ground, rolls it, and sows half a
bushel to the acre, and does not cover it in. He
chooses land not subject to drouth-wet land,
but not where the water stands The grass will
gradually run out, but not very readily
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28

DEFERRED MATRIMoNY IN ENGLAND
Close observers of the developments Of English
society state, that while marriage is as frequent
as ever it was, the growth Of taste for luxury
concurring with sudden development of oppor-
tunities for gratifying it without setting up house,
have pushed back the usual age, particularly in
the upper and middle classes. Census tables do
not show this fully, because the habit has not
reached the lower classes, who marry, as they al
ways have done, before they are twenty-one, and
who outnumber the income-taxpayers by some
Professional men marry as before. but instead of
marrying at twenty-five, put it off to thirty-six
or forty and then choose women at least ten years
younger than themselves
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28
Professional Card.

CHARLOTTE, N u, Jan. L, 1865.
The subscriber is engaged in Office practice at
the New Drug Store, Trade and College
Persons wishing Medical attention can find him at
the above named pace at all hours of the day and
until a late hour of the night.
Having been engaged in the practice of Medicine
for about twelve years at his former residence Eliza
beth City, n. C., hopes to merit share of your
patronage.
JAS. n. BUTT, NJ. D.
REFERENcEs:-R. K. Speed, NJ D., VIM. G. Pool,
NJ. D., Hon. G. W. Brooks Hon. John Pool, Eliza
beth City n. c.
Miller & Black, John L. Brothers, Benjamin Shan
nonhouse Charlotte, n. c.
January 13, 1868. ...
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28

CHARITY AMONG THE JEws.--It is but fair
to acknowledge that the Jews are charitable
people. Like the Quakers, they are never seen
begging; the more fortunate among them helping
their poorer brethren with liberal hand. They
do not, a general thing, seek assistance among
the people not of their own faith; on the contrary
they show generousness and large-heartedncss
towards unbelievers truly remarkable. Among
numerous instances in corroboration of this state
ments, we may cite the will of Judah Touro, q
wealthy and prominent citizen of New Orleans,
who died some years ago, bequeathing the major
part of his property to charitable institutions,
of all denominations. More recently, within
few months, DIR Simeon Abrahams, native Of
New York, died, leaving three hundred thousand
dollars mostly to be divided among the hospitals,
dispensaries, and asylums of that city. The Jew
ish hospitals, too, are open free to persons Of any
and all faiths.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28

The BEST AND CHEAPEST FooD.-As the
season for planting will soon roll around, let us
advise our farmers and gardeners not to neglect
the bean crop. There is a large white bean cul-
tiEated extensively at the North and in some
parts of Virginia. known by soldiers, as ''the az
my bean" that should be extensively grown here.
1t has been satisfactorily demonstrated that pork
and beans form compound Of substances pecu-
liarly adapted to furnish all that is necessary to
support life. A quart of beans costs say fifteen
cents, halfpound of pork ten cents. This, as
every housekeeper knows will feed small family
for day with good Strengthening food Let
every farmer in our District bestow more atten-
ton to the provision crop the ensuing season.
Diversity of productions is what we need, and is
indispensable to an independent and good living.
Lcdler.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28
LINCOLNTON
FEM A l. z S z III N a r Y.

The exercises of this Institution resumed on
the 18th January 1868 The session will continue
Thirty Weeks. closing the 9TH August ensuing.
The School is not UNCONVENTIONAL The boarders
will attend the Churches designated by their parents
The charges are made as low possible.
CORPS OF INSTRUCTORS.
T. W. Observation-Disclosures Languages, Logic and
Rhetoric
Rrv Mr. D,vIs-AIoral and Intellectual Philosophy,
Chemistry, Physiology and Ancient Geography.
Rev. Mr. B.TT-Mathematics and Nat. Philosophy
MRs. BREvARp-Engsh Branches and Social Duties.
Miss WALKER-Engish Branches
MISS M,ys-Vocal and Instrumental Music and
French.
- Assistant Instructress in Music and French.
Mrs RAMsoUn-Drawing, Painting and Ornamental
Work
For particulars apply to
January 13, 1867. Linconton, \. I.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28
Selecting Seed Corn.

An Illinois correspondent of the Independent
writes: Last spring and early summer there was
some discussion about selecting seed corn. Some
advised shellng the tips off and reserving the
middle of the ear for planting, One man said
one grain ON the same cob was as good as another
Had he been a raiser of corn he would have
known better. Some ten years ago planted an
ear of corn to test the difference between the
produce of the kernels of both ends and the mid
die of the same ear, and will give you the result.
The soil was just alike, the cultivation the same,
and the crop very different. l planted the first
two rows from the large end of the ear, the next
two rows from the middle, and the last two rows
from the tip or small end; and planted all the
same morning. The large end produced fair-sized
ears, with irregular rows, much as you will find
them at that end of the ear The middle kernels
produced large ears, mostly straight rowed and
fair. The tips brought forth nubbins only; there
was not fair ear on the two rows of corn. This
is an experimental fact which you may use as
you choose. [ have raised corn more or less for
forty years; and now plant only about half, or at
most two-thirds, of the kernels on each car of
corn; and [ generally raise good crops.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28

ng Bishop Quintard, of Tennessee, recently
administered the rite of confirmation for the
Archbishop of York, the first time such service
was ever performed in England by an American
Bishop. Bishop Quintard is having great sue
cess in raising funds to endow the University of
the South 1t seems to be taking the form Of
testimony of brotherly feeling from England
to the people of the Southern States.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28
JUST RECEIVED,

AT the Corner of Trade and College Streets, fresh
supply of the very best KEROSENE. We are selling
large quantities of this Oil 1t will burn longer and
is much safer than a more volatile Oil
DR.. JAS. \. BUTT.
ssss- Just received at the Drug Store of Jas. n
Butt, fresh supply of Linseed and Machine Oil
Also, Spirits Turpentine.
Jan. l3, 1868. DR. JAS n. BUTT.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28

The following States have adopted the constitu-
tional amendment known as the Howard amend
ment) 18th article: New Hampshire, Connec-
tcut, Tennessee, New jersey, Oregon, Vermont,
New York, Ohio, Illinois, West Virginia, Kan
sas, Nevada, Missouri, Indiana, Minnesota, Rhode
Island, Wisconsin, Michigan, Massachusetts and
Nebraska.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28

"Humble as am" said bullying spouter to
a mass meeting of the unterrifed, a still re-
member l am fraction of this magnificent re-
public" "You are, indeed" said bystander,
''and vulgar one at that"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28
THE MOODY HOUSE.

Near the Depot, has been re-opened by
w W. e LMS,
Who solcits share of public patronage The
House has been newly furnished and every effort
will he made to accommodate permanent and tram
sicHt HcarIcrs.
Charlotte, January 6, 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28
CrOckerV.

\ nice assortment OF Crockcry consisting of Plates
Teas, &C., on hand and for sale by
W. W. GRIER & co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28
TAKE NOTICE,

All those indebted to PRESSON & GRAY are re-
spectfully requested to forward without delay
and pay up Further indulgence is ont of the aues-
ton We must have MONEY and must have it
from those that got our Goods last year.
- PRESSON & GRAY.
Charlotte, January G. 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28
w. w. GRIER & CO.,

Have now a full line of choice Family Groceries ant
Provisions, which they offering low for Cash.
Fresh Buckwheat Flour, warranted pure; also,
choice lot of Flour, Family Brands" on hand ant
for sale by W. W. GR1ER co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28
Meal, Bacon,
Corn. Peas. NJ

Corn, Peas, Meal, Bacon,
Hams and Sides choice family Syrups, Sole Leather,
Lard, fresh country made Butter, together with a
general assortment Of Family Supplies, on hand and
for sale low by W. w. GRIER & co.
December l6 1867.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28
Plantation to Rent.

i offer to Rent for the year 1SGs, my Davis
Plantation about miles from Charlotte. There IS
a dwelling and outhouses on the place.
T. III. BREM.
January 13. 1868 3w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28
Celebrated Axes.

The Celebrated Elephant Axe, ''warranted,' {
hand and for sale by w. W. GRlER CO.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28
Notice to Debtors.

Our debtors are hereby notified that their indul-
gcnce must soon end. Claims against those who do
not make settlement by the first day of February
next viii be placed ill the hands of officer for
collection.
Jan 6, 1868 r. NJ. OATES & co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28
ALEXANDREANA ACADEMY.
Mecklenburg County, N. G..

y. j. HARRISON, PRINCIPAL.
The exercises of the Spring Term for 1868, will be
resumed january 18th under the auspices of the
Principal, with assistant if necessary, and viii
continue 20 weeks. Charges made from time of en-
trance with deduction for loss of time, except in
of protracted sickness. as follows:
Boarding in best of families from SO to Sl2 per
month Tuition III Classics $15; Higher English,
Sl2.3O; Primary English, Sail in currency.
For further particulars address
a. J. HARRISON,
January 6. 1868 3w Charlotte, \. c..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28
r III e DR. u G. .STOR E
Ki1corn Qr C17Yoton

Has been removed to the Store in Granite Row. next
10 the Express Office.
\ large assortment of Fresh Drugs, Chemicals,
Paints, Oils, Dye Stuffs, Perfumery &C., will be
found at this establishment and will be sold at
as low prices any other house.
B. f. KILGORE, NJ d.
Jan 6, 1868. T. X. CURETON, NJ. D.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-01-28
MILLER g BLACE
English Blue Stone.

y fresh supply Of this fine article for sale low at
SCARE'S DRUG STORE.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-10-28

raj College, or to discharge such duties con-
pected with the instruction OF tho students
At that institution a. the trustees may assign
to him: provided, that such services do not
conflict with his duties Is Secretary afUre-
said. -s
Resolred, That it would be conducive TO
the interests of the Agricultural College,
and add to the efficiency of this Board, to
hold one meeting annually during the sum-
mer, at the college.
|, RESOLVED, That such portions of the library
a. the Secretary's Office, as may be usetul 10
the students and are not required In Boston
by the Agricultural College, and that Mar
hall P Wilder, Charles l.. Flint and Lew
Stockbridge, be committee to determine
whaEportion of the library shall be removed;
La pursuance of these resolutions, the old
Society for the promotion of Agriculture has
founded four scholarships and has that mum
Der of students in the College; The Agricul-
tural Society of the County of Essex has
two and most of the other County Societies
have one each.
On the other hand the President OF the
College is constituted as e member, ea oG5cso.
Of the Board Of Agriculture, and takes an
active part in its discussions, as do also some
of the other officers Of the College. BY these
means the College and the State Board Of Ag-
riculture are enabled to cooperate in their
different fields of labor, and to secure har-
mony and mutual interest in all measures de-
signed to advance and benefit the great cause
for which both institutions were organized,
and 10 show to the young men of the State
that their fathers take an interest II
the egrieultural education of the rising gen.
esatinn es farmers.-N, e, Farmer.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1868-10-28
Law lid the Pieces,

ANY farmer who does not practice saving
pieces would be surprised at the real profit
derived by laying up the odds and ends about
his premises. Every day almost, there are
bits thrown away, at the time considered OF
no value, which perhaps not many DAYS sub
sequent would save both time and money
How many times a year does farmer want
q strip of board. a piece of wedge or pine
timber, something for hammer handle or
rake tooth, which cannot be obtained without
spelling valuable material, or going to some
carpenter shop, and per haps while this delay
is made, team and hired man are standing
still waiting for a troken tool to be put IN
order?
But very little would be required while
working at the wood pile, to sort out and
split into proper shape bits Of tough timber
and lay them up in some out of the way cor
ner, and also to throw up small pieces Of
boards, such usually used for making
kindling wood. A strip of board not more
than two inches wide may be wanted some
times in hurry for cleat upon wagon box
u of some other SIZE for another purpose. and
the saw have to he applied to a whole BE- ard
70 obtain it he repairs upon buildings.
making board fences, splitting stakes or stove
wood, always make p eces in just about the
-hape that will be wanted at some future
tine, and they should never be wasted j..
HeSe fragments pOsoees Oh tneIDselVeS no real
value at the time of laying them away, but
their worth is in supplying want, and saw
ing hindrance and perplexity in busy time
1t is just as essential to save pieces OF leath
er, SCRAPS of iron. screws, nails, bolts, hinges
W re, buckles, rings and rivets- Any amount
of this material is cast away annually. or sold
for one cent per pound. which if saved would
have been worth dollars perhaps. By this
we do not intend to advocate that when a
breakage occurs upon any farm. implement,
patching up will answer for permanent re-
pairs, tor ali tools should be kept in the best
of order, but there times when Flowing,
narrowing, or at some other work, that the
harness or some tool will give ont and by the
aid Of wire nj lis, bucsle or piece of tough
timber the breach may be quickly repaired g.
and with sufficient strength to last until the
hurry is over, and time can be spared as we'll
as not TO take the implement to the work
shop
stitching awl and a few waxed ends
kept on hand will often save hunded times
their eost.-Ohio Former.