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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
THANKSGIVING Day.

President johnson has issued proclamation set
ting apart Thursday, the Goth day of November, as
a day for Thanksgiving and prayer. The proclama-
ton says:
In the year which is drawing to it's end the
art the skill and the labor ofthe people OF the United
States have been employed with greater diligence
and vgor, and on broader fields than ever before,
and the fruits of the earth have been gathered into
the granary and the storchouse in marvellous
abundance. Our highways have been heightened
and and prolific regions have been occupied.
We arc permitted 10 hope that long protracted
political and sectional disscntions at dis
tant day to give place to returning fraternal aec-
ton throughout the Republic. Many foreign States
have entered into liberal agreements with u.s. while
nations which far off, and which heretofore have
been unsocal and exclusive, have become friends
The annual period of rest which have reached in
health and tranquility, and which is crowned with
so many blessings, is by universal consent a con-
venent and suitable for cultivating personal
piety and practcing public devotion
|, therefore, recommend that Thursday, the 10th
day of November, be set apart and observed by
all the people of the United States day for pub
lie praise, thanksgiving and prayer to the Amig hty
Creator and Divine Ruler of the universe, by whose
evcrwatchful, merciful and gracious providence
alone States, less than families and individual
men, live and move and have their being.
In witness whereof have hercunto set my hand
and caused the seal of the Unite ell States to be a
ANDREW JOHNSON.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
Democratic Candidates for Congress,
Northern Elections.

On Tuesday last, elections for State officers and
m".nbers of Congress held in Pennsylvania,
Ohio Indiana and Nebraska. The Republicans
have carried all four States. The Democrats have
gained or Congressman, but the general result is
decidedly Republican.
Each one will form his conclusions about the
effect these State elections will have on the Presi-
Dental election. We commenced the advocacy of
Seymours election because believed his princ-
pie. were right and intend to vote for him, no
matter what happens but we tell the people that
whether Seymour Grant is elected there will be
no war interruption to business. Those who arc
apprchending some great calamity to beflll the
IRIS the election Of one or the other candidates.
will IN their fears groundless after the Sd day of
November 1t is some consolation to know that there
sll Hoi be another election for long while after
the Presidential election is Our colorcd popu-
a,sn and afi others, will then understand for GER
fanny that only those who work hard and are sober
honest aad economical, win enjoy plenty of food,
clothing and prosperity and happiness---they will
understand that voting docs not feed them or their
wives AMI children.
The New York " orld, leading Democratic paper
and some prominent individuals at the North, sug-
ge. The Withdrawal of Seymour and Blair and the
nomination of other candidates in their places. We
don't think that would do any good now. for Seymour
get many votes as any man who would consent
take his place at this late day. Besides it is not
only bad policy but wrong to desert friend under
circumstances that may be considered adverse Let
ork out on the lipe we have commemorate We
are beaten, submit in good faith, but try and do
better next time.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
State Debt of North Carolina.

The following information, published by the Public
Treasurer of North Carolina, will be interesting to
holders of State Bonds:
STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA, J
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
Raleigh, October 18th, 1868. }
To HOLDERS OF NORTH CAROLINA Bonds
The State Of North Carolina has resumed the reg
ular payment of interest on her debt.
Holders may receive payment of their interest
falling due October lst. 1868, at the National Bank
of the Republic, New York, or at this Office
The interest authorized to be paid is as follows:
/. Interest cue October lst, 1868, and afterwards,
on Bonds dated prior May 2Oh 1861
> Interest dae October ist, 1868, and afterwards,
on Bonds dated since May 10Th, 1865 whether issued
under authority OF the late provisional or present
permanent government.
PAsT-DUE BoNDs AND INTEREST.
Interest becoming due on 1st of July, 1868, and
prior to that date, Bonds dated before May 10Th,
money, but will be funded into six per cent
coupon Bonds, dated October l, 1868, and running
thirty years, either at this office ut the office of
Messrs. Souttcr & Co., New York.
Mutated scratched Bonds may be exchanged
for any of the aforesaid, October l, 1868, Bonds
but this does not apply to those coupon Bonds which
have been registered on the books of the Treasury
Department. duly witnessed by the Public Treasurer,
unless regularly transferred to the bearer to the
holder
Past due Bonds, with iaterest until October l.,
1868, may be exchanged for New Bonds of the same
(0ct. ], 1861 date.
Certificates for balances due holders such ex-
changes will be given, excLange.lle for Ronds as
aforesaid.
The privileges of the exchanges above mentioned
will Expire On the 1st October. 1860.
d. A. JENKINS, Public Treasurer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
The Party Of the Future.

Now that 'the party of the war" proclaim
their ability easily to carry the Presidential elee-
| ton, and put General Grant in the Executive
chair, nothing can be more interesting than a
view of the political horoscope, and some judi
cous predictions as to 1.-The party of the future. !"
Of course, We do not admit that the election of
General Grant is feregone conclusion, because,
90 far, the Democracy have steadily gained up
on the Radicals in the great race. These gains,
to assure success in November, but they are suf6-
cient to cast some doubt upon the result Still,
it would be folly to deny that General Grants
election is probable, unless the Democracy pre-
vent it by putting forth greater efforts than they
have yet employed. The result Of the elections
last Tuesday simply shows that the Northern
masses regard this Presidential contest as a con-
tinuation of the war between the two sections,
and of course, they have supported their own
section with the blind enthusiasm of enraged
ignorance. When the passions of the hour
shall have subsidized and the political stntgs of all
the States shall have been settled political issues
will assume quite different aspect. The won
derful vitality ofthe National Democracy which
has survived four years war, to which it made
opposition at every stage, may enable it to main
tain its organization and again enter the field for
another conflict against the corrupt and ~unprin-
clpleu puI powerful organization against which
it is now contendiDg. But whether known as
the National Democracy or not there will be
Organized Opposition against hydra-headed Rad
icalisn, and the issues which it will present will
contain no element of sectionalism, unless the
unanimous support which the then reconstruct
ed' South will give it may be SO considered.
And what will the main issue be? Already it
has been foreshadowed in the Pendletonan poll
cy for getting rid of the National Debt. The
issues of which this is the forerunner, is invol-
we'd in the present campaign, but it has been
held in allegiance, or rather over-ridden by the
questions pertaining to Reconstruction" upon
which the Radicals hope to win by reason of sec
tional sympathies. A contest thus conducted of
course can decide nothing in relation to the great
question Of national finances and taxes, and We
may we'll regard the trial of the question upon
that issue postponed until after the sectional
issues are Observation-Disclosures Enquirer
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20

EXPLOITATION OF AMERICAN HAY.-Secre-
tary McCulloch has received the copy of an order
issued by the Queens Privy Councillors in Eng
land, forbidding the landing Of any hay trans
ported in vessels from the United States to the
United Kingdom. The order was to take effect
September 18th, and was intended to prevent
the introduction into England of the cattle dis
ease prevailing in the United States. Hay sent
from the United States to England intended only
for horses. would be permitted to be lanoed upon
an order from the Privy Council. 1t is believed
this order was merely retaliatory on account of
our government having prohibited Importation OF
cattle from England time ago, while the
cattle disease was prevailing there.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
CHARLOTTE MARKET, Oct. 10, 1853
,CoRREcTED BY SrESuousE, MACAULAY & G

Corrox-During the week the market ranged from
2O3 to 223 cents, closing steady Saturday at 2li
cents for middling. Sales for the week 602 bales
Flour-The market is frmer-we quote $3.50 to
$3.50 from wagons.
Corn $l.a0 to S1.25 per bushel; new Corn 20 to
IS cents.
Wheat s1.75 to $3.50 Peas nominal Oats 80 to
So cents.
Country Bacon, hog round, ~ to 193 cents from
wagons; Baltimore Bacon sides from stores 195 to
20 cents Lard q cents.
Fresh Butter 80 to s5 cents; Chickens 20 to q
cents; Eggs Is to 20 cents.
Irish Potatoes GO cents; Sweet Potatoes 75 cents
to 81. =
Liverpool Salt 1910 per sack.
Bagging % to % cents per yard-aceording to
qualify.
Corn whiskey and Apple Brandy 81. Is per gallon
by the barrel.
Molasses IS cents to 81 per gallon by retail.
Manufactured Tobacco dull at 40 cents to 81 per
pound
Dry Hides in demand at Is to Is cents.
Green Hides about cents. = -
Large stocks Of Groceries, Hardware and Dry
Goods are now in store in this market.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
The Governors Proclamation.

We publish a Proclamation Issued by Gov. Holden
IN regard TO preserving peace in the State We
dorse every effort to maintain peace and good order,
Gov. Holden any else, but think the Gov
crnor has been mised in regard TO the importation
Of arms into this State. We know that Goyernme nt
detectives have been travelling the Railroad lines
AMI they several gun DO whiei, they supposed
contained arms, land no doubt so reported,) but on
investigation it ascertain ed that such boxes
tanned ouy axes with handles. These
soa Is Government property and bought by Southern
merchants, ana put up in qua boxes convenience
for shipping These facts have already been cstab-
shed in this section, and ought convince any
that there is no danger of force being used by the
friends of Seymour and Blair to effect any purpose
VIA; We ali want Io. is peace and quiet, and pro-
lection by civil law to persons and property. If any
one is aggrievcd injured, let him appeal TO the
Courts and not to military power individual vio-
ienee The Governor ought to understand that many
stories he hears Of outragcs altogether onesided
Before he acts fairness and Justice demand that he
give both sides hearing.
As an evidence of the pcaceablc intentions of the
Democratic conservative party i'll this section, re-
Ter to the following resolutions passed at meeting
u that party in this city Tuesday evening last:
Resolved, That the Conservative citizens of the
county of Meckenhurg have never entertained any
other purpose than submission he laws of the land,
however Objectionable many of them may be.
Resolved. That we hereby pledge ourselves to use
our influence to promote peace and good order in this
section of the State
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
Good Counsel.

The Democratic party of South Carolina invited
the Hon. John Quincy Adams, of Massachusetts, to
address the people. Mr. Adams made a speech in
Columbia on the 18th, along with Gen. Wade Hamp-
ton and others. 1t is said to have been the largest
meeting ever held in the State.
Mr. Adams speech is reported by telegraph and
we make extract from it because it is somewhat
different from political speeches generally but never
theless contains good COUNSEL
"Most of you doubtless regard the success of the
Democratic party as essential to your release from
your present situation, but it is my duty remind
you that men in your position have no right to be
bgoted partizans You must of course feel deem
interest In the success of those who espouse your
influence to promote their success but you ought not
TO shut the door to aid from any source | have
already deprecated unreasonable and undstinguish-
ing hostility to the Republican party. i would now
warn you against absolute and exclusive devotion
TO any party. If the Democracy succeed in elecine
their candidates, you will be subjected to tempta-
tions as trying the demand upon your suferance
may prove in case Gen Grant is chosen. Hasty ill
considered passionate, violent action in the event
OF Democratic success would be almost sure in the
end to turn to your discontinue and render your last
estate worse than the first, and yet it will require
good deal of self command to control the reaction
from this depression On the other hand, in of
Gen. Grants election, you will be called
else awhile longer your patience and forbearanee.
am sure it will be rewarded in the end.
do not believe that Gen. Grant is your enemy.
feel sure that he feels kindly towards you and win
10 justice and show mercy in his course to you. A
large mass of publcans will help you if you will
do your best to help yourselves, A great majority
of all the North only wait be it is safe take
you cordially by the hand once more. Bide, them
your time. In either event possess your souls in
patience Call to your aid that grandest of all hui
man qualities, self control, and all will yet be we'll
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20

VoTING FOR PRESIDENT IN THE UNREcoN-
sTRUCTED STATEs-President Johnsons order,
as Commander-in-C Chief, relative to the rights of
all the States under the Constitution to vote for
Presidential electors without hindrance by the
military authorities in any of the unreconstructed
States was issued from the Adjutant Generals
Office in Washington last week. 1t is announced
as "by command of General Grant" and signed
E. D. Townsend, Assistant Adjutant, General
The Washington Star says that in Republican
quarters it seems to be apprehended that in the
States of Virginia, Mississippi and Texas the
Conservatives will now make arrangements to
choose Presidential electors, and that there will
be demand that their votes be counted
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20

CURED OF SNAKE B1rE.-One day last week
little son of Mr. Benz. Ford, living near Holly
Springs, Miss, was bitten on the instep by a
mocasin snake. The foot immediately common
ced swelling Within short time the leg had
turned black, was swollen to the knee and was
excruciatingly painful All the usual remedies
were applied, but without giving relief: Finally
gentleman residing in the neighborhood who
owned fine Mod Stone was sent for. Upon his
arrival he found the sufferer in great agony and
applied the stone to the instep. In short time
the poison of the reptile had been absorbed by
the stonc and in three hours the little fellow
vail
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
New Advertisements.

Notice to Debtors-BurweIl & G rier, Attorneys
Plantations for Sale-Gao She phcrd
Groceries, &c.-W ii II Gregory
Trustees Sale-Thos Dewey, Trustee.
City Book Stores r Johnston
Dry Goods, Groceries, &c.-B oopmann.
-Nmanacs-Tiddy & Bro.
Land for Sale-G Broom, Assignee
Drugs, Chemicals, &c-F Sc arr, Druggist Chemist
Notice--A Alexander.
dwelling House for Rent Apply at the store OF
McMurray, Davis & Co.
Dwelling for Rent-Apply to r A. Springs at the
Insurance Office.
flower, Grass Seed, Drugs, &c.-Kilgore Cureton
New Observation-Disclosures, Macaulay g. Co.
confectionercs, Fruits, &c Dallas Rigler,
Scarrlages for sale-Joshua Trotter.
Htrayed Catle--Samuel Grose & Co.
won" Nurray's Combination Circus.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
MARRIED..

In this county, on the 9th inst, near Davidson
College, by Rev. J. J. Prather, Mr. Samuel L. Hucks
to Miss Martha Sloan.
On the 18th ult., DR.. John Anderson to Miss Julia
Blackwell, both of Davie county. Also, the 18th
ult., Mr. MILFORD Horn to Miss Bette Griffith.
In 1redell county on the lst inst, MIR N. p Beard
to Miss Salle Summers.
In Rowan county, ON the 9th nlt. Mr. John Crump
to Miss Elizabeth Wallace, all of Stanly county.
In Rowan county, on the 10Th ut., Mr. Urah E.
Miller to Mrs. Sophiah L. Bost Also, the 18th
ult, Mr. Daniel Eagle to Miss Amanda j. Wyatt.
In Cabarrus county on the LIST inst, by the Rev.
G. D.. Bernhem, Mr. Moses A. Stirewalt to Miss
Eleanor A. Goodman.
On the 9th ult., by the Rev. A. L Slough, Mr. s.
NJ Garrison of York county, s. c., to Miss NJ. Z.
Kendrick of Mecklenburg county, n. C.
In Union District on the 22d ult, Mr. g. c. Roberts
of Shelby, n c., to Miss s. F. Jeffries.
In York District, on the 9Th inst, Mr. Robert B.
Alexander to Miss Rosilla Watson.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
GROCERIES, &c.

W. H. H. DRY,
at J. r Bryce & Cos Old Stand, Charlotte, ~ C.,
Is now receiving large and general assortment of
Groceries and other Goods, which he offers to the
public at low rates for cash in exchange for Pro
duce.
Iron Cotton Ties and Rope
Bagging Iron and Nails,
Sugar, Coffee, Molasses and Salt,
Leather, Hardware and Crockery,
Liquors of all sors-best qualities
Champagne Wines-extra brands,
Spieed OYSTERS Sardines, SC.
He keeps everything usually found in Grocery and
Provision Store; and his stock was selected by
himself in person. lie recommend it to be Of the
first quality.
Oct 49, 1868 W. II. III. GREGORY
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20

IMPORTANT TO DIsTILLERs OF FRUIT The
following telegram, (says the Salisbury North
state,) has been handed to us by Mr. Helper for
publication, from which it will be- seen that the
authorities have decided that distillers of fruit
are not subject to the special tax of $500:
WASHINGTON, Oct ii, 1868.
To H. H. Helper:
/" accordance with decision of the Attorney
nensral, rendered Oh the 10th instant, distillcrs
Of brandy from apples are exempted from the
special tax. +. 4. Rollins,
Com. Internal Revenue
Unfortunately this decision came too late to be
OF benefit to the people, as the fruit season is
over.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
THE WITNESSES AGAINST Mas. SURRArT..

THE WITNESSES AGAINST Mas. SURRArT.-
Mrs. Surra:t was hanged as an accomplice in the
murder of Lincoln. The testimony on which
she was convicted was that of four men-Baker,
Montgomery, Cleaver and Conover-precious
scoundrels. Baker is now dead, Montgomery
is now in prison for embezzlement. Cleaver has
been convicted of an infamous offence, while
Conover is serving out term in the Peniten-
tiary. Preston King, who prevented Mrs. Sur
rats daughter from seeing the President in be.
half of her mother committed suicide by drown
ing in the North river, while Lane, Who sup
ported King in his conduct towards Miss Sur
ratt shot himself in St. Leuis.-Petersbary In
der.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
PLANTATIONS FOR SALE.

wish to sell my Plantation in Iredell county, IL
miles Southeast of Statesville the Mocksvie and
Georgia Road There are about 500 Acres of frat
rate Land-1OO of which is in cultivation, and the
balance woodland. On the premises is Dwelling
House with all necessary out-houses cotton gin,
screw, &c. The place is within miles of the West
ern N. C. Railroad-surrounded by Churches and
good neighborhood. The tract of Land win be divi-
ded if desired by apurchaser. The neighborhood 10
healthy any in the country
Also, will sell q Tract of Land containing 40
acres lying the line of Railroad from Charlotte to
Statesville-about miles South Of Statesyille. II
is all woodland, and of pretty good quality. T.
Call and me the premises, address me st
Amity Hill p. o., Iredell county, N. G.
GEO. F. SHEPHERD.
Oct 10, 1868 1mpd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
DIED.

In this county, the 29th ult., Col. John Black
an old citizen of Mecklenburg and soldier in the
war of 1872.
In Greensboro, on the 18th instant Mrs. Leti,ia
Shober, wife of Col c. f. Shober.
Near Alexandria, in Louisiana, the 23d ult.,
Hon. Jesse A. Bynum, native of North Carolina
aged 73 years.
In Rutherford, the 9Th inst, Mrs. Jane Justice
wife of James NJ. Justice, Esq.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
A REMARKABLE FREAK OF NATURE.

A REMARKABLE FREAK OF NATURE-A
remarkable petrifction has been discovered at
Sheridan, at the end Of the Kansas Pacific rail-
road 1t seems to have been the remains of a
crocodile, and measures one hundred and twenty
six feet in length from the head to the end of
the tail OF the jaw only the upper one was
found. which measured seven feet to the first
joint of the spinal columH, and actually weighed
seventy-five pounds The tail measured sixteen
feet in length. The first bone measured four
and half inches in diameter, and the last three
fourths of an inch
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-20
The Dignity of Labor.

We are great friends of the industrial inter-
ests. Labor and capital should never conflict;
each are materially dependent upon the other.
They are an distinct as the billow, but in inter
est one as the sea. We take pleasure in intro
ducing few remarks upon the dignity Of labor,
taken from the SEMINARY Magazine" published
in Richmond.
The article was written by the Rev. j B Jeter,
and contains many facts that are worth remem-
bering by those who look down on labor; for
there are such persons, who, as general thing
are very narrow minded and nine cases in ten are
pensioners on the bounty of some poor relative
for support. Let them read, ponder and re-
feet, says DR. Jeter, that "a life of idleness is
not only worthless, but contemplate. Neither
wealth nor rank can efface this blot from human
character. An idler is an excrescence on the
body polite, increasing its weight, but dimin-
ishing it's strength and beauty. An industrious
shOe-boy is more meritorious than an indolent
prince. Why should not honest and useful la
Dor, of every kind, be deemed respectable? The
Creator has ordained that man shall labor. When
he came from his plastic hand, in state ofper-
lection and loveliness. ne was placed amidst the
bloom and fruits of paradise, to dress and to keep
it. When driven, on account of transgressions,
from the bowers of Eden, he was doomed, as
much in mercy as in judgment. in the sweat of
MS FACE 10 eat DreaO Inc AuthOf OF our belnS
has endowed us with faculties for laboring-our
bodies are formed for exertion and the endurance
of fatigue, and our hands are admirably con-
structed as instruments Of art. We are sur
rounded with means of useful toll In obedience
to we'll directed effort the earth will yield her
bountiful increase to reward the husbandman
And all the riches of the mineral, vegetable, and
animal Kingdoms may by -skillful industry, be
made tributary to the happiness and dignity of
man. God has imposed on man the necessity of
labor. If he rebel against this ordinance, want
the most memorable of masters, will teach him
and summon hunger, nakedness,
and pain, to enforce his instruction. To esteem
labor lightly, then, is to reproach the ordinance
of God. Has God made that essential to man
which is derogatory to man? 1t cannot be. lie
who ordained that man should labor, saw that
labor was worthy of him."