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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31

E9= Sergeant Bates, (late of the [. S. Army }
who made bet that he could walk from Vicksburg,
Miss to Washington City, and carry a U. Flag,
without being insuted molestcd, arrived in Char
lotto on Thursday last. He was met at the boundary
of the City by Mayor Harris and a committee of the
Board of Aldermen and escorted to the Mansion
House lie remained here two nights and day as
D guest of the City. Sergt. Bates suit of clothes
would make several first-rate velvet vests.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
Home Manufactures.

SPLENDID new Engine, called the Pioneer y
ronght train of three new passenger coaches over
he n C. Railroad on Friday last, to this place. The
.ngne and all built at the Company
pops in this State, under the superintendent of
'ster Machinist Wade and they were made of North
'olna material And what is best of ALL they were
hufactured, we are informed, at nearly so per
= less cost than if they had been purchased in a
.siern market. That is the true way to restore
pr Gritty to our State.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
Bold Robbery.

On Friday night last, some person or persons en-
tered the bed chamber of worthy fellowcitizen.
Mr. VIM Maxwell, and robbed him of six OF seven
hundred dollars, and quantity of clothing. Mr.
Maxwell, wife and daughter sleeping in the
room, but the rogues managed to accomplish then
object without attracting attention. Mr. Maxwell Is
Clerk of our County Court, and with the money he
had valuable papers, but the papers were not des-
troyed or carried off
We think it probable there is a gang OF profes
sonal thieves lurking about this city, and it would be
we'll to keep strict watch over stores and dwellings
Those having money in their possession had better
deposit it in the Banks for safe keeping.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
County Canvass.

We are requested by Sheriff White to make the
following announcements:
Judge Osborne and others will address the people
of Mecklenburg at
Deweese's Tuesday, April 9TH.
Hills Wednesday, April sth
Clear Greek, at Philadelphia Church, April 10th.
Morning Star, Saturday, April 18th.
Charlotte Tuesday of County Court
Other appointments will be made during Court week
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
The Results of Bitter Party Feeling.

We learn from the Raleigh Sentinel that that City
on two occasions, recently, came near being the
scene of bloody riot. One cause was the hanging
of Mr. Holden in eigy in the Capitol Square by I'M
known parties. Several personal collisions have oc-
Cured in Raleigh and if nothing more serious hap
pens before the election is shall be greatly
gratiied We caution all wcll-disposcd people
against excess in language conduct. Let fair
argument be used but resort to abusive language
or insulting and provoking acts.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31

Bridge NEEDED.-A the request OF several
country friends call the attention of our County
authorities to the great necessity for Bridge across
NcAlpin's Greek, the road between Charlotte
and Monroe. The Ford is frequently impossible,
and the citizens of the county living beyond the
Greek often put much and trouble
sThe framework of the old bridge is still standing
and probably might be used in constructing new
one \ bridge at that point is actually public
NEG
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DIED.

In this City, on the 23d instant, Mrs. Violet w
Alexander, widow of the late DR.. NJ. w. Alexander,
aged o9 years. She a devoted and consistent
member OF the Presbyterian Church. and exemplifed
IN her daily walk the true principles Christianity
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
State of North Carolina, Lincoln county.

Court Of Pleas Quarter SessioHs--Fsb Session, 1853
Taylor Duncan VS.. N C. Boggs.
Attachment Levied $50 Acres Of Land.
1t appearing TO the satisfaction of the Court that
n. C. Boggs the defendant in this case, is o nom
resident OF this State, is therefore ordered that
publication be made. for six weeks, in the Western
Democrat paper published in the town Of Charlotte
notifying the said C.. Boggs 10 be and appear no
our Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, TO be
held for the county Of Lincoln the Court House in
Lincelnten, on the Sd Monday in May, 1868, thea
and there to plead answer or replevy, or judgment
final will be entered against him, and the land lsxied
upon ordered to be sold to satisfy plaintiffs debt in.
terest and costs of suit.
Witness w. L. Clark, Clerk of our said Court q
Lncolnton, Sd Monday Of February, A. d., 1868.
l8-6w fadv $10l W. 4. CLARK, Clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31

Destructive FIRE We learn by private I'M
nation that a most destructive fire occurred III
ferson, Texas on the 1st inst. Over one million
lars worth of property was destroyed. The tow
almost completely ruined.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31

We Lash, of Salem, has been nominated
MI nistr;c &c Republican party of the Fifth
sq, of Greensboro was nominated
~ 'n' party in opposition to Mr. Lash
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31

gkg= We are indebted to the Public Treasurer of
North Carolina for pamphlet copy of the Revenue
Acts and Instructions to Officers
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
COTTON MARKET

news from Liverpool and New York dated Satur-
oay' Zoth Is favorable and there is upward ten
dency in the price of Cotton.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31

CorToN SEED.-lt will be by advertisement
that Y Bryce & Co. want to purchase Cotton seed.
They will pay 20 cents per bushe of So lbs. Would
it not he we'll for farmers sell their surplus seed
and buy fertilizers for ther ground instead Of using
the seed for ma
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31

CHANGE OF ScHEDULE-The Mail and Passenger
Train on the c. Railroad viii hereafter leave Char
lo,te at 10 80 p H. and arrive here at II .3o p. m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31

by Wilmington Weldon Railroad stock sold in
Wilmington, the oath inst, at 5000 per share Of
= 100
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Notice,
NOTICE.

All persons are hereby forewarned against tres
passing upon the Lands of the undersigned by hunt
ing with guns or dogs, or laying down the fences as
the law will be strictly enforced against each and
every offending.
c. E. BELL,
March 30, 1858 I'm JAS. BOYCE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
Foreign Exchange.

We draw directly the principal cities in the fol.
lowing countries at New York rates: England.
France, Switzerland, Holland Russia Sweden N or
way, Italy, Spain Portugal and South America; also
in $50 cities in the German States. II il now un-
necessary 10 order Foreign Exchange from NewYork.
A. G. BRENIZER, Cashier,
City Bank of Charlotte, Trade street.
March 90 1865.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31

I'TIoN ORDER.-We publish the Order of Gen.
IAN for holding the election in this State.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
Valuable PROPERTY.

Situated in desirable part of the City, is offered for
Sale privately Call on I. W. DEWEY,
March 80, 1868 3w Agent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
NEW ARRIVALS
At j. Kuck & Co.'S Grocery Store.

GkEhHk POUNDS OF MOUNTAIN
~, BACON,
1000 Pounds Baltimore Bacon.
2a Sacks Of Rio Coffee,
90 Sacks Salt, common to fine
90 Boxes of superior Star Candles,
Tierces of Sugar Cured Hams
p Barrels of Sugar, all grades,
10 Hogsheads of Molasses,
10 Barrels of Syrup.
March 30, 1868 At j. KUCK & cos.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31

Cologne Extracts, and fine Toilet Soaps; Also Chemi-
calls, Medicine Chests and Instruments Trusses and
Supporters, every variety of Medicine consisting in
part of Sulphur, Salts, Oil, Blue Pill, Rhubarb,
Cream of Tartar, Soda, Magncsia, Laudanum, Pare
goric, Peppermint, Essence Lemon and Cinnamon,
Godfreys Cordial Bateman's Drops, Harlem Oil
British Oil, Indigo Madden, Copperas, Cudbar, &c.
Charlotte, n. c. DIR. JAS. n. BUTT
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31

SHERIFF's SALES IN S. C.-We notice that
the Sheriff advertises great deal of land to be
sold Tor taxes on the next sale day We are in
formed by him that he has received instructions
to buy for the State, all the lands for which there
are no purchasers. Those interested will do well
to (, make note of this and pay Torhvage
Enquirer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31

Ez9F~ See the advertisement of Ii Ii. Helper, AS
SCISSOR of the Internal Revenue Tax in this District
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DrV Goods.

Great variety of Hats, Dry Goods, Boots, Shoes.
&c, &C., TO be sold cheap These Goods must be
sold to make room for more important business.
DR.. JAS. N. BUTT.
Charlotte. N. c., March 80, 1868. a.s
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VARIETY STORE.
Dry Goods and Groceries.
JAMES II. HENDERSON.

JAMES II. HENDERSON.
! One door 6eto,c B. Koopmann's TRADE Street)
Takes pleasure in informing the citizens of Charlotte
and surrounding country that he is now carrying on
the Dry Goods and Grocery business in his own name
| and asks share of public patronage.
He has on hand
Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes, Hats and Caps,
And indeed everything that can be found in a first
class Dry Goods Store.
He is thankful for the very liberal patronage which
has been bestowed upon him in former days and
hopes by fair and honest dealing and attention
to business, to merit continuance of the same
Gro erie S.
In the Grocery line he has good supply of every
thing needed for family use, such as Flour, Meal
Bacon, Lard Coffee, Sugar, Molasses &c. &C.
Give me call as | am determined to sell as cheap
as any house in the City
To Farmers.
am now prepared to pay the highest cash price,
or exchange Goods, for Country Produce
JAS. II. HENDERSON.
Notice.
The Accounts of \ Aschkinass & Co.. having been
transferred to me for collection, all those indebted
will please come forward and settle immediately
March 80, 1863 JAS. II. HENDERSON.
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Spring and Summer Stock----ls6S.
FOR THE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE

Spring and Summer Stock--lS6S.
FOR THE WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE
WITTKOWSKY & RINTELS,
Have in store of the largest stocks of Goods
ever brought to this market 1t consists in part of
Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware.
READY-MADE CLOTHING, sc.
They invite particular attention to their elegant
assortment of
Ladies Dress Goods,
and feel confident that they give satisfaction In
price and quality.
Their stock of Ready made Clothing and Gentle
mems Furnishing Goods is complete and embraces
eSeryt thing in that line.
Boots and Shoes
In large quantities and at the lowest cash prices.
Their stock of Groceries and Hardware is SUN.
cient TO supply the demands of their customers and
friends
gssy~ The attention of country Merchants is re-
quested and they respectfully invited to call and
examine this stock Of Goods.
Returning thanks for the liberal patronage hereto
fore bestowed, they promise to do all in their power
to give satisfaction to customers hereafter.
Millinery and Dress-Making.
A separate department is devoted to Millinery and
Drcss-makng, where the Ladies can have work done
promptly and in the latest styles.
WITTKOWSKY & RINTELS,
March 3D. 1863 between the two Drug Stores
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
To Country PHYSICIANS.

l particularly invite Country Physicians, and al
other persons buying Drugs to call and examine my
Stock, as have had an experience of ten years
in the business Dr. JAS N. BUTT
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31

There seems to be division of opinion among
Republican Senators about impeachment
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
DRUGSi DRUGSi!
Paints, Oils, Dye Stuffs,

Glass, Varnshes, Kerosene Oil, the best Tampa
Chimneys, Lanterns $50 very important at night.
Ton1rofbsc onl p,,iof,c
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
Window Glass.

Putty, Lindseed OIL White Lead and Zines, Colors-
Green, Red and Yellow. Painters and builders will
give me call. Dir. JAS. N. BUTT. ,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-03-31
TO Farmers.

l am now prepared to pay the highest cash price
or exchange Goods, for Country Produce.
JAS. II. HENDERSON.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-24
IMPEACHMENT

In the Impeachment trial, on Wednesday
of last week, at which time we closed our
report, the Senate laid on the table Mr.
Summers amendment to the rules, propos-
ing to allow counsel on both sides to print
and file arguments before the final argu-
ment of the prosecution. Other PROPOSE
tions favoring the granting of further time
for speeches than that allowed by the rules,
were all voted down, as we'll as motion
that the Senate meet hereafter at eleven,
instead of twelve o'clock. The trial was
then resumed, Notwithstanding the absence
of Mr. Stanbery, Mr. Evarts stating that
the Pre- sident's counsel would occupy the
day with the presentation of documentary
testimony. They then offered President
johnson S message of the 24th of February
to the Senate, in reply to the resolution of
that body declaring that Secretary Stanton's
removal was in violation of the Constitution
and laws of Congress.
On Thursday following the incidents in
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-24
ADJOURNMENT OF THE LEGISLA-
TURE

The General Assembly of Pennsylvania
adjourned sine die on the 18th inst. After
a somewhat protracted session, large
number of bills have been passed, some
good, some Indifferent and others of a still
more doubtful character No amount Of
watchfulness can entirely keep out bills of
doubtful character, but there has often
been too much carelessness on this point
or the part of those who have been other
wise willing to do their duty. In this mat
ter we think the session just closed has
been decided improvement on some past
sessions. A large number of local and pur-
sonal bills have been passed about the mer-
It's Of which we can know but little, but in
regard to the general laws passed the Re.
publican members can 60 home to their
constituents feeling that they have kept
their pledges and done their duty in giving
them Free Railroad Law and Registry
Bill, that will be productive of vast
amount of good, the one by increasing the
facilities for building railroads and the other
in purifying the ballot-box. The general
call for retrenehment in public expenditure
has not gone unheeded and in both the leg
islation and administration of the affairs of
the state the Republican party in the past
two orthree years has exercised an economy
that has resulted in large reduction of the
state debt and at the same time removed
some Of the most burthensome Of the taxes,
under which our people have labored for
many years.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-24
coo moor sKrRrs.

WN. 3. HOPKINS GOWN MAKE o.

WM. T. HOPKINS GOWN Make Or
"hEYsf0NE SKIRTS
tbs best and Cheapest Low Priced II ,,,, c, -.
in the market. Trail Skirts, 25 springs q DO
springs sl.20; and 40 springs, ST. 45. pain So, ~
tapes, 20 springs, 50 cents Z5 springs a5 60
30 springs, Si.l5; and 20 springs, Sr25 war
ted ir every respect.
"0ur OWN Make" Of ABNIoN SKIRT ,
Eleyen Tape Trails from 20 10 50 sgrin,s 4, 81
70 80. Plain, Six Tapes, 20 70 50 spring. f,g-
% cents TO $500. These skirts are better 49,.
those sold BY other establishments a. mi ca
goods, and az much lower prices.
"Ous OWN Make" Of CHAMPION SFTp--.
are in every way superior to all other Hoor $50
before the public, and only have 10 be eT.r-t
OF worn TO convince every one Of the fact NJ
ufaetgrcd OF the best linen finished EnpIisb ,.,
Springs, very superior tapes, and the sfyIe ~ ~
metallic iastsniHgs and manner Of securio 81 .''s
suTPass for durability and excellence sa9 80
Skirt IN this country, aud are lighter mon
will wear longer, give more satisfaction. and
really cheaper than all Others. Every ladv -
try them They being sold extersi,sI,,
Merchants throughout this and tbe ad-o;, ~
states at very moderate prices. Ifyou VA, .Lss
best, ask FOR Hopkina Champion sEir+s % ~ \,
you do not hnd them, get the merchant y nj ,E,-
4 ygu deal 70 order them for you or como ., -
direct TO us. Merchants will fnd our 5;e.-.-
grades Of Ssirts exactly what they need apJ a..
especially invite then 70 call and examine on
extensive assortment or send tor wholesale p
| List
To be had at Retail at Mauulactory. and of,f.
RetraiI trade generally, and at Wholesale of IN.
Manufacturer only, to whom all orders shyuid h.
addressed.
Maumactory and salesroom, e2s Arch stree,
between 6tb and 7th sts., Philadelphia.
MsrchZ0:i0m WM. r. HOPKINS.
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-24


TERRIBLE Loss OF LIFE ON A BURNING
STEAMER. The steamboat Sea Bird. which
left Milwaukee, Wis, on Wednesday night.
the 9Th inst, was burned to the water edge
the next morning when off Waukeean. On
Lake Michigan. Some fifty passengers
perIshed in the flames or in the lake. 0niv
three survivors remain to tell the story of the
Catastrophe On the breaking out of the
hre no effort was made to stop the engine
The motion of the vessel made the confaera-
ton so rapid that the boats could not be
lowered IN time, It is also reported that
owing to this gross carelessness, the boat
ran away from schooner which. had the
engine been stopped at the first alarm, could
have approached her on the windward side
within few minutes In consequence. the
Inspector at Chicago has decided to issue
an order TO the engineers Of all steamers on
the iake! to stop their engines on the in
stant OF a fire alarm, without awaiting
oaaers, l ana not to start them again without
On N order delivered personally by the chief
ot1eer in command VIZ t''le'
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-24

Assassination OF Hon. DARCY nc
GEE. The muder Of Hon r. ID Atcy Nc
Gee, at 0ttawi, has occasioned much ex-
citement aud imuiry Public meetings TO
express indign,tion and adherence of the
crime, have ben held in different parts of
the Provinces. Last Thursday the body Of
Mr.. McGee yhs taken from Ottawa to
Montreal. Ths procession escorting the re
mains to the Ottawa depot, extended half a
mile. All the ihops, in the streets through
which II passed were closed, aud religious
services were hid in the komanist cathe
dral The funfal took place at Montreal
last Tuesday, ald was a very imposing de-
monstration flags were at half mast. At
St Patrick cahedral, Rev. Father o Far
rell pronounced eulogy, and the Bishop de-
livered a short address at the French parish
church The procession, after pausing at
these two points. entered the RomaniSt
cemetery, wheH. the body was Inferred.
Minute guns ware fred aud bells t0led
during the entiIs service; so, 600 people were
IN the streets and 80, 900 in the procession.
Thousands Is they stood on the sidewalk
wept aloud ~
Mr. McGeewas born in Ireland IN 1926,
and came to tlis country in 1912, and was
AAot HAAulGi oli0 lllGt al SA4NHs l' AD'''tt'i'
Returned to Ireland and took part in the
political evens Of 1S4S. He then fed the
country aud esgagedin editing in New York,
whence he soon removed to Canada. He
represented Montreal in the Canadian
Parliament in 1851 and was President OF
the Executive Council from 1864, TO 1867,
when he was reelected to the Parliament Of
the new Dominion Of Canada. lie was
Minister Of Agriculture in the new Cabinet,
and Commissioner 10 the Paris Exposition.
Mr.. McGee wIote several books on Irish
and Canadian lopics. He had opposed the
Fenian movemtnt from the beginning, with
great bitterness aud it Is surmised that his
assassination vas in consequence of this
hostility A man calling himself Whelan,
who lived 10 QRebec during 1865 aud 1867,
under the name of Sullivan, has. been
arrested by the detectives on suspicion Of
being the assassin Of Mr.. Mctiee Whelan
is Fenian sympathizer and a member Of
the St. Patrick S Society of Montreal
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-24

THE Union Pacific Railroad has been
completed to the highest point Of the Rocky
Mountains to be traversed between the
Atlantic and Pacific at distance of four
bundled aud fifty miles west Of Omaha
City. 1t is estimated that at least three
hundred miles more will be completed the
present year, when there will still remain
about six hundred miles to be built to
complete tho railroad connection across
the continent
Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1868-04-24
THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL
CONVENTION.


In less than thirty days the Republican
National Convention will assemble in Chi
cago, for the purpose of placing candidates
for President and Vice President, in nomi-
nation, to be supported at the approaching
Presidential election, by the men who main
tained the national honor, when assailed
by traitor hands. Have the Republicans of
the country fully weighed the great impor-
tance Of this Convention? Let it be re-
membered that it viii be the first Republi
can Convention after the trial Of our Re
publican institutions, in the terrible ordeal
of civil war, and al the complications grow
ing out Of it, The FIRST after the oyer-throw
of slavery; the first after the assassination
of a Chief Magistrate; the first after the
apostacy of Andrew johnson; the first after
long and turbulent conflict between the
President and the Representatives of the
people, and the first after the impeachment
Of President 10 four short years we have
passed through an epoch in our history
which has developed infancy into the stall
wart form Of mature manhood The strides
which we have made have been the strides
ola giant Are the Republicans prepared
to keep pace and 70 realize fully the
hopes of the friends Of democratic insti-
tutons throughout the world? No half
nov :; :, ,poar,'-es;; no fomnrnnise hefweeg,
the present, viii do. The Convention must
act for the present and the future, without
any reference to the past The trucking
politician who thinks of nothing but fat Off
css for himself and friends, should be taught
that the people demand measures in accord
ance with the spirit of the age in which we
live. 1t is not necessary that policy should
be entirely ignored; wise measures, brimfull
Of patriotism and the principles enunciated
by cur forelathers four score and twelve
years ago, with Gen. UlyssesS Grant as the
nominee for President, win sweep the coun-
try from Maine to Texas, and from Califor
MIA to Florida, without break in the wave
Of triumph.
/ The Republican party has bright future
in store if its representative men viii only
appreciate the greatness of the trust repo-
sed in them They have the elements Of a
great nation, whose dominion almost covers
a continent. to concihate and it can be done
if only wisdom prevails in this great Coun-
Gil We hope to hear Of no backward steps
no halting between the present and the past
| but bold and determined movement t.
to the front, which viii leave the Democrat
ic party where it has been for ten years
merely skirmishing with our rear guard.