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Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15
CALIFORNIA.

SAN francisco, Feb. l4.--It is reported
that the Central Pacific Railroad Company
has purchased the San jose Railroad. de.
tcrmined 10 make San Francisco the termin-
US
h. Dolhsgner. importer Of liquors. has
fsilel Liabilities estimated at over a quar-
ter OF a million.
The Republican State Convention of Ne.
vads meets at Carson City. April sth, for
the selection Of delegates to the Natio ,al
Republican Convention, to be held 81 O nj
caro-, Nav 3Oth.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15

WASHINGTON, Feb. l4.-SENAfs. Or
motion Of Mr.. Trumbull, the bill 70 author.
ize the temporary supplying Of vacancies In
the Executive Department, reported By hin
yesterday, was taken up.
MIR. fssssnden asked whether thirty
GAYS was not unnecessarily . long time fol-
Inc incumbency Of such vacancy.
NJ. Trumbull said a. the Law nov stands
eight months.
MI. fessenden moved to amend By max.
ing i ten days, and by inserting after the
word "vacancies,' o~ccasioncd by death or
resignation.
The amendment was agreed to.
Mr.. Howe offered an amendment proyi-
Ding that no officer appointed 70 Gil such
vacancies shall receive any compensation
ad iitionsl to the salary he is entitled to
with such assignment.
After discussion the motion was agreed
to, and the bill passed.
Mr.. Wilson, from the Committee on Mill
tary Affairs, reported a bill reducing the
expenses Of the Wal Department, and for
o'her~ purposes. He also offered . resolu.
Won inqu'r'ng Of the President whether any
nv military district divisions or districts
~ ocen authorised, aud also under what
authority Of Law. " ""s
lug specisl order of the dav. bsiny = rsa.
u". ~ ADMIT Philip T.. Thomss Senator
rev '!o" maryland, was taken mn "a n.
Buokalew spoke in its fsvor anu mr..
ho*srd' Morton and Stewart, spoke ~ ~
position: johnson gave notes th.. op
would close debate on Mondav. Tn sanne
ate went into executive session and sonn
adjourned to Monday. aoo"
hiousE.-Mr Wood offered . resol,,;.,
erecting the commanding General of ""
army to furnish all the corresponds,.. -"
telegraph or otherwise, between h;m.o;s
and Msj. Gen. Hancock, r~e,atinr 20 sha
moval Of councilmen in N.w Os,...s
Adopted. o''saos.
Mr. Lyon introduced a bill n ..,.h,:..
. new Judiciary circeit in lllino;. - ~
held at Galesburg. Referred to corr,;..se
on Judiciary.
Mr.. Lyons also introduced a ioin,
luton providing that from and After r..
first dav Of June, 1868, oil United states
bonds shall pay an interest tax of two Der
cent. per annurn. to be collected by deduct.
ing one per cent. s~emi-annuslly from the
coupons at the Treasury. Referred 10 The
committee on Ways and Means.
Mr; Lyon asked leave to introduce n bill
pson'o'ens oGheers Of the United States
s""ens nom receiving pay, royalty or
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15

FLoA.scE. Feb. 14.-Yes.erd.v evening
Adm.rai farrsgut, having recovered from
ms s'ign il'ness' attended . State dinner A.
me roysi palace, to which he was invited
oy MIG victor Emanuel. The Admiral
Vas received VITA marked courtesy BY ths
Mug and treated with great homer and can.
assembled. f'"y
lo.n2s Feb. l4-Lennon, Who Was con.
sic'ea q treason and felony bu, no, Of ,nur.
oes, VAS yesterday brought before the conf
q seatcncsd 10 imprisoomept and MAJ
'eoos Tor the term Of fifteen year. Aftsr
receiving the sentence. I lennon made . hjtt.,
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15
MISSOURI.

ST.. LouIs, Feb. 1.-The City Council
Of this city have passed an ordinance repeal
ing the Sunday Law over til, Mayors veto.
The St. Louie City Council, having learn
Cd Of : disposition on the part Of Congress,
or a portion thereof, to move the L. S. esp
ital to the Mississippi Valley, have adopted
resolutions requesting Senators Drake and
Henderson, and Representatives Pile and
Newcomb, from this city, to use their bes'
efforts and offer the greatest inducemcnt.
necessary to secure the removal of the cap
ital to ST. Louis county. Also, a resolutier
was adopted asking the State Legislator,
to assist in efIecting their object.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15
DAVENPORT CITY RAILWAY CO.
CAPITAL

The books Of subscription to the capital etoek
Of this Company are now open 1t the Davenport
N2ionai Bank.
davenport. Jan'v 18th. 1855. DIFF.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15

Tus PrIssr AID sw:srrsr Con Livrn OH in IN.
~orid, manufaeiatsd rom fresh. healthy iivers up.
Patients who have once taken It can take M I'm.
Ask for "Ha1ari & caswell's Cod Liver On. imam.
featured By CAssE.L' HAzA.o & Co successors =.
Caeweii. Mack s Co.. new iork- Sold by all drug.
g!sts. thurN sat q wea-s
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15

We quote the Psnnsylvania Salt Msuufaetur
ing Company's goods ~ follows:
Natrona Refined Sapouiaer ............5I<07H
Natrona Saponi6er in iron boxes...... sk@sE
Natrona Di-Carb Soda, t(absoluteiy purs)
in lI2 pound kegs, per b........ .Sk0lok
Nstrona Super-Csrb, Sods, ID. papers,
go lbs. to case pei pound ........ioH, ls, 12l 3
Natrona Saleretus pound papers, go lbs
to case per 10 IL
Natrora Ceustic Sodatwhite) per b.. 1ol-3
Natrona Sal soda, per Id. -. ........
Nairona Muriatic, per 10 ............ 6l-2
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15
H0pTn CAROLINA.

WiLNINoroH, Feb. l4.-Ata fire last nj xht
. number of persons were crushed by the
falling of the walls. Il 10 feared the num-
Der will reach 10 or 12. One white and four
negroes have thus far been taken out and
il 10 thought al will die. The loss By Ore
was &l25. 600.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15

NEw JEFFERSON. Feb. l5.-T. ID. Davis
~coinplsted his feat Of walking so consecu-
tive hours, without food, drink or rest, at
10 P. NJ, Thursday.
lie made the attempt At Cheyenne last
summer, but failed, after walking 564 hours.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15
MAINE.

AUGUSTA Feb. 15.-Two buildings, o
er shops. owned by A. 4 w. Spsaeue.
were burned to day. Loss Is. 900. This 10
the sixth time that these gentlemen have
lost their property BY inesndiarism.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15
TENNESSEE.

NAsuyILLE, Feb. l4.-Henry e. Nssl, .
Methodist preacher. was seized BY . gang Of
fufians on Sunday night and cruelty whip
ped.
MEnrHis. Feb. IA Little Rock special
sAys tn.t the Convention adjourned to-day
sa'Ject to the call Of the President.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15

snveppors Market Report.

EsnveDport Market Report
Ores o. Yns D~Avsxross DsnocnAr.
February -. 1883.
pleus--Cho,es family, Wholesale. elo.lo; re-
tell, oll.00 $500
Lee.
DAa.ss-Ai.7see.2oe 900.
OAss-63 cents.
R~Yp-el.o5.
Coau-New, SIC. in theisat.
PsrAfoss-l.9 ee0l. 90.
B~usssa-3eo. pr y.
koeo-95e.
HAs-0eod Timothy 90. oc::Ss $500; Psei-
RE eS.o0 70 $1,000,
CoAs-Sofs. delivered. - sents per bushsi.-
Anthrssite. delivered. ols per ton.
WoeD--ee per Cord.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15
HAVANA.

HAVANA, Feb. IA The Council Of Mar
Unique voted so. francs to aid in the
construction of a tclegraph,o cable. The
same body also voted to increase duties,
to establish free suffrage. but the warehouse
monopoly Is maintained.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15
KNOWLES,
STEAM PUMP.

TALENTED IN ENuLAND AND TRANCE.
This Pump has received the Hromrar Psg~rux AZ
every AIR where II has been exhibited, via New
York, Boston, Baltimore. Cincinnati, Buffalo. syria.
cuse, Springfield and Worcester.
II has no Cranks or F'y-Whcel, aud has no dead
points where il will stop. consequently & 10 always
ready to start without using "A starting bar, and does
not require hand work to get 1t past the centre, and
In the only Pump made that will work is steam
valve with water, consequently IL alwaya ready to
start when the steam cylinder " nlIed with cold wa
ter Of condensation.
II has been used for more than eight years for feed
ing stationary STEAM BOILERS and has been used
more than Ave years on LOCOMOTIVES. and Is the
only Steam Pump yet tried that In in every way adsp-
ted for that use. IL has been extensively used for
pumping water for Hotels, Public Institutions. Min
Ing Purposes. and Manufacturing Establishments II
every hind, with perfect success. 1t has been tested
In the Navy, and In consequence IL recommended by
the Chief Engineer Of u. ,. Navy. Ia be used At the
Navy Yards aud on Steamers. Az n Fire Engine II 10
by all In@. Companies, and II univer-
enly adopted by tho manufacturing companies In
New England. Although we have been constantly
making additions TO our Works, yet the rapidly incren-
ring demand for our Pumps has hitherto been great
er than our possible production but with recent en-
lnrecment OF our Works, and extensive additions to
our manufacturing facilities, We hope TO be able to
supply all orders.
Tina Projectors offer this Pump ~ the most Per.
feet Independent Steam Pump ever invented, and
for sim plicity and durability iehes competition.
For further formafi address the froprictoss n
their works,
w N mss.
Jys-iy KNOWLES q s1BIEY.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15

OHIO.

CiSciSNAri, Feb. l5.-Horace Greeley
lcctured here last nigh. to a large audience
on the subject Of "Self-made Men" He
lectures in Dayton tonight.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15
JACOB
Union Bakery & Restaurant!

90 StHeeus
ns ssS,s.smh ma JusT OPENED a1s
70 Ga Customer and ncss.al.shment. and would ssy
70 fasnish them With the eesi aa ANA, a n Is ,psepa'se
Bread, CalxcH. Pies ma @.~N
tRoncry. ~
Made from the best material. Afun .,o~,
hsnd. and families supplied az reasonable rsss ~
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15
NEBRASKA.

oAAns, Feb. l3.-0ttoway q. Baker was
hung yesterday for the murder Of Wool.ey
u. Higgins The man left n confession Of
his crimc.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15

Co.coap, Feb. 10. Saturday next 10 a.
signed for the trial Of q conduotos ON the
Concord r. h, charged With retaining farse
to large amount.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15
The Union Restaurant

Has been 6stcd up In elegant style, where mcals .~A
hot co0ss will b served in the best style 81 g
hoavs.
Psrsscs ssppifed In ths bcst manner q short no
-. eauasookoa guasantesd IN svssyshing. osuA
$3.50 sscOv MANN.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15

-. Louie Market.
By Telegraph. February IS.
F~louf-FiPm, with small sales q unchanged
prices.
Wheat-very dull . little easier, but not
~quotably lower.
Oorn-Easier, and closed with buyers At eS0
e6.
Oats--Dull; 66@s9.
Rye-1.55@1. 90.
Barley-Firm, 2.5o@o.s0 TOR prime and shotes
fall.
Provisions-Quiet.
Pork-22 80.
Bacon-Unchanged; ess@lo for shoulders !;
l2sI0l3 for clear sides.
Lard--very quiet at l3s<1l4
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15
LOCAL srRws.

"CoSs1irurios Warren" is a certain cure
for Diabetes, and all diseases ofthe kidneys
For sale BY oil Druggists.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15
Cincinnati Market.

Cincinnati Market.
By Telegraph. February Is.
Flour-Unchsnged and quiet.
Wheat-Unchanged and oniet.
Corn-Ear s2MsS shelied S..
Rye-l.66@l IS.
Barlev Scarce and firm.
Oats 6s closing dull.
Cotton -Firmer middling held OF 30.
Whisky Dull.
Lard-.-Quiet and unchanged no demand.
Bulk Meats TAINTED at SO! l0A held 10
higher.
Bacon-!n good demand At lo1@l2@l2H@
lssl for shoulders, sides, clear rib and clear
oides.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15

I..u.s. Krsx 1 Co.'S Hne staple and
fancy Toilet Soaps. comprising German
r.ss,.d. Olive, Star, Improved Chemical,
p.,n A. Sold BY all grocsrs and fancy
~ooAs dealers.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15

HOUSE, TO rent and furniture for sale on
1,,h street. Lot on 18th street, cheap for
e,sh. 200 farms for sale in Scott county.
ELDRrpGE & BRo.,
r..a and Tnsur.nce Agents, viele's Block.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15

By Telegraph February Is.
Flour Fair inquiry for how spring grades, but
offerings not up to sellers views.
Wheat-Modesately active and steady No. I
2.o5A; Ne. 2 CLOSED quiet 1t Z. COX a. 0os11 No.
Corn-Nev closing ss7sXs7sk; No. l sold
as ssl1Gs4sl.
Oass-Pirm and steady ct 57@51L.
Rye-No. l. l.540i.55; No. 3, l.So1 81.
Barley--Nsminal. unchanged Zoe offered for
No. I.
Provisions Quiet, steady.
Mess Pork-22. o0d722. IS sales inside.
Lard Buyers at lAe.
Cured Msats-Unchaneed.
Green Meats--Nominal.
Hame--l4l4c.
Dressed Hogs Quiet, with few o6eriags;
sales mostly for lighs weights. which are ZOE
12551zc. better closing q s.laK0lo.oo, dividing
on goo lbs.
Chicago Lave stock Market.
By Telegraph. February IL.
Hoes--Received, 1904 head for he week
ending last evening. 1862 heed. Market ae-
tive t. extent Of supply sna ell cold ct
IN advance Of 26c; ths advance during The
week on common to mediun WAS fully &c. Good
heavy hogs rule steady snd unchanged prices
range; 7.i0@s.5 so.
Csttle-Reesivsd. Isl head. Market quiet,
prices entirely nominal.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15

SPEsR's Wives are the pure Juice Of the
grape whose pure and generous qualities
cannot be exceeded for the invalid or COM
valescnt. They are highly esteemed for
sacramental purposes. Y. B. Good Wine
makes good blood.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15

CANCERS CURED.
Or. HEBERN formerly OF Quincy, H., has loca
ted At Chicago. -. 90 Monroe street.. Residence 6s
wabash Avenue. Cancers killed IN from - to -
houfe, without snife, loss Of blood, or canning &c
rious pain. Aiso succeesfully treats chronic diseases
and consump tior. jan30 dsat& WY
Informaton.-lnfornation guaranteed 10
produce a luxursnt growth THAR upon a bald head
or beardiess Ia. also a recipe for the removal Of
Pimples. Blotci :. Eruptions. &c. on the skin. leav
ing the same ? 2. clear. and beautiful, can be OBJ
tanned without ,rpe bv addressing
HOS. r. CHAPMAN. CHEMIST.
myladoawSw s23 Broadway. New York.
farrors of. YOUTH Gentlemen who suf
Tered Tor year, rom Nervous Debility, Premature
Decay. and all ne effects OF youthful indiscretion,
VIII; lor the Sac OF suffering humanity, send free
10 ali who need I, the recipe and directions for ma
KING the eimple remedy by which he was cured. eaf-
ieters wishing 3 profit by the advestiser's experience
can 10 60 BY sd3ressing, in perfect confidence,
JOHN II. O0OvN.
myi3 doaw&wi!l 4e Cedar ST., Ns,~ FORK.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15

MISS X y. cLiSGMAN, Agent.
;..s-.d Davenport, Iowa.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15

90 10 rms Ber.-0o to the Bryant d Stratton
teal business education, or TO become a good sound
telegraph operator. For circulars and papers. ad.
dress, (enclosing stamp 'The Bryant q Stsattun
Commercial College. Dayer poyt. Iowa.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15

!, yv~,our 4 RivAL.-SIosn's Medicines
are letting more popular than ever
Wh.ther il 10 owing to the knowledge dis.
cisvsd in the compromising Of the medi-
c;nss or to their superior quality, We know
not Int oss thing 10 certain, the medicines
n. vithos, . rival for the purposes for
which thew are recommended.
II is not necessary 70 remind our readers
that their stock often needs medical treat
ment. and IN this connection W would d.
rect attention to Sioen's Improved Coodi-
ton Powders, advertised in our colums.-
These Powders have a reputation AZ vide
as our county.
Remedies which do not give general .at-
isfaetion could never attain the vide and "a
vorablc reputation enjoyed by Slsan's Pow.
ders.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15
New York Money Market.

New York Money Market.
By telegraph February is.
Stocks-Active and stronger after call.
Bonds Coupons of '52, 1.lls. Of "a. . al
%; lush new i.0'A 1-3oi. both 1.o1s..
New York C~entral-I.53a,
Brie-16.
Michigan Central-1.f4.
Michigan Southern-R.
Illinois Central 80.
Cleveland 4 Fttsbursh-i.O % l.s.
Cleveland 4 T~oledo-ll2A.
Rock Island -pSX,
0oney-45 per cent.
6terling-1.O8 I gal .O64.
Goid-.llOx
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15

Kromer's iHalr Dye, Natural, Durabls, Beautiful.
Beet and Cheape,t IN the World. Sold By ali Drug.
giets and Country s~torckeeI ars. John j. kROMEn.
Sole Proprietor. sl Chestnut ST.. Philadelphia.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15

New York Market.
By Telegraph February IL.
Flour-59ioe better 9ec1i0.eo for extra State :
9.GGi4 10 for r. IL. O.
Wheat Active and frrer.
Corn-Opencd frmer. elosed quiet; 1891. 9g for
new mixed western anoat.
Barley-Scarcc and firm.
osts-Quiet. at siHc for western In store: $40
1890 g, for new.
Beef-Stesdy.
Lsid-Quiet, at 1SGl14ac: small lots at II @15c.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15

Tus PUREsr AID .sefHsf Con LivER or. in thu
~orid. manufactured from fresh. healthy It,.,.n
on the sea shore IT IL perfectly pure ana ..aa,
Patients who have once taken il can t.la !
Ask for "Haxari & Csswelrs Cod Liver OH" mann.
Caeweii' MACK oo'"e" iofk- Sold by all drug
gir's. thur&sat& weow
Tns Couon AMI Luss RrxrpY. Far .v.,v
family TO keep on hand, ALLrs's I.r..
BALsAn. 1t sells everywhere. And .;,..
satisfa ction. Read the following s,ts.c,s
from letter.: L. B. Bov,r- Drrs.;s.
Uniontown, Penn, writes. ApriI 1 isse.
" Aliens Lung Balsam has performed s.,n:
remarkable cures about here. I r.co-.
mend IL with confidence in al d;se.sss -
the Throat and Lungs." Srspr,ro n.o
Dsuggists, write from Carrolton J.nr.s,
~, 1866: Send us six do,sr 49,.
Lvne BAasAn. We ne entirely cut Of Il.
10 etves oote gsoeeal satisfaction tia. nv
oshef medicine We sell" Sold BY en- Deai
81 10 Family Medicines.
PsAnY DAVIS vsonfABLs PA,p H,n,..-
m oHSA1 FAMILY MsDIcrss OF rHr Aoe.-
Pain Killer taken internally. should h. .au,.
tessted with milk or water. and svseten.a
with sugar il desired, Or made into .,rrn
with melasses. For . Cough, . few drone
ON sugar eaten will b. more effective thsn
anything else. For Sore Throat. c.rvle
the throat with . mixture ofPain Killer ana
water and relief is immediate and The chr.
positive. It should not be forgotten that
the Pain Killer 10 equally as good to take
internally, 81 to use externally. Each bot
tie is wrapped with full directions for IL
| use.
HoLLowAY's PILLS psKesAycY-Dnr.
ing this delicate situation ladies' will expe-
riencs great relief BY using this mild ca
thsrtie medicine for correcting those indis-
positions and nausea,ing sickness to which
they are subject at this period. They give
\ gentle stimulus to the circulation. and
purify and expel all those humors which ir.
ritate the stomach and bowels. They are
so mild that the most delicate constitution
may take them with perfect safety. For
assisting females at the dawn of w%omanhood.
or at the turn Of life, they are equally
adapted. Sold by oil Druggists.
SPEsR's Wives are the pure Juice of the
grape whose pure and generous Qualities
cannot be exceeded for the invalid or con.
valescnt. They are highly esteemed for
sacranental purposes. :. B. Good Wine
makes good blood.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15

Ut. rsxrls, Gardener and Florist, corr
eth and Main Sta, fruit snd ornamental
trees. my2A-1v
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15

Toledo Market.
By Telegraph Tol,po Feb. is.
Wheat--Stesdv ; sales Of amber at 9 81.
Uorn-- A shade lower No. l s7L@s7A.
Oats--Steady sales Of No. l at 81.
Rye--Quiet.
Seed--Quiet
Dressed Hogs Firm At 100.
Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1868-02-15
NEWS
NEW YORK.
FL. T,ELEGR.fPH.

no TEsIs DAILY DEMOCRAT,
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-03-27
ARTICLE VI.


Section /. Every male person born in the Uni
naturaliZcd, twrnt zone years old or upward, who
next preceding the election, and thirty days in
deemed an electOr.
Sec. 2. 1t shall be the duty Of the General As
Sembly to provide from time to time for the reg
istratiOn OF all electors, and 10 person shall be
allowed TO vote without Tcgistration or 10 regis
ter, without first taking oath affirmation to
support and maintain the constitution and laws
OF the United States. and The constitution and
laws OF North Carolina not inconsistent there
with.
Sec. 3. All elections by the people Shall he by
ballot and all elections by the General Assembly
shall be uiDo u0c,.
Sec. 4. Every voter, except as hereinafter pro-
vdcd shall be eligible to Office but before enter
ing upon the discharge of the duties of his of
fee, he shall take AID subscribe the following
oath Il --, do solcGnnly swear (or atrm)
that Will support and maintain the Constitution
and laws OF the United States and the CCnstitu-
ton and laws of North Carolina not inconsistent
Herewith, and that l will faithfully discharge the
duties OF my office. So help me God.
Sec. 5. The following classes of persons shall
be disqualified for office First. All persons who
shall deny the being of Almighty God. Second.
All persons who shall have been convicted OF
treason, perjury, of any other infamous crime,
since becoming citizens OF the United States, or
of corruption or malpractice in office, unless
such persons shall lave been legally restored to
the rights of citizenship.
Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1868-03-27

scribe, of all civil actions founded on contract,
wherein the sum demanded shall Lot exceed two
hundred dollars, and wherein the title to real
tate shall not be in controversy, all criminal mat
tiers arising within their counties wherein the pun
ishments cannot exceed fine of fifty dollars, or
imprisonment for one month. When an Issue Of
fact shall be joined before justice, on demand
of either party thereto, he should cause jury of
six men to be summoned, who shall try the same.
The party against whom judgment shall be rem
dered in any civil action, may appeal to the SUI
perior Court from the same, and if the judgment
shall exceed twenty five dollars, there may be
new trial of the Whole matter in the appellate
court; but if the judgment shall be for twenty-five
dollars less, then the shall be heard in the
appellate court only upon matters of law. In all
cases of criminal nature the party against whom
Judgment is given may appeal to tue Superior
Court, where the matter shall be heard anew. In
all cases brought before justice he shall make a
record of the proceedings, and like the same with
the Clerk of the Superior Court Of his county.
Sec. 81. When the Office of justice Of the Peace
shall become vacant, otherwise than by the ex-
piration of the time, and in OF q failure by
the voters Of any district to elect the clerk Of the
superior court for the county, shall appoint to fill
the vacancy for the unexpred term.
Sec. IS. In case the office OF clerk Of a superior
court for county shall become vacant, otherwise
than by the expiration of the term, and in Of
failure by The people to elect, the Judge of the
superior court for the county shall appoint 10 fill
the vacancy until an election can be regularly
held.