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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13
Government Expenses.

One of the most important subje for the serious
consideration of the American people of all parties
| is the enormous expenditures of public money by
those elected by the people to make laws and govern
the country. Our rulers piling up debt that
will Cypress taxpayers with enormous burden,
unless something is speedily done to stop it and
else more economy in public affairs.
Look at the action of our own State Legislature,
at the late session. Several millions of dollars were
appropriated for various objects e the State Treas
'try ssas actually empty, AND THE VERY TINE WHEN
THE PUBLIC TREASURER HAD TO BORROW FROM A
RALEIGH BROKER 100000 TO PAY CURRENT Ex-
pENsEs. Can any one-can the Woodworking peo-
pie who pay the taxes-approve justify such con-
duct on the part of legislators
Also, look at the millions being spent every month
by our National authorities. The Washington In
telligencer makes the following showing of monthly
and yearly expenses:
1--WE enabled to state, upon reliable official
authority, that the expenditures last month were
S2o, $4,000 There interest to pay last
month on the public debt. Army transportation, of
course, formed large part but it will be much
heavier when the winter season sets in. ~
The average monthly interest upon the national
debt is about $11 100000 Add this to the above
sum of current expenditures-$28 500 OOO-and we
have $4O,0OOOO0 as the expenditure that falls
upon September. This sum, multiplied by the num-
Der OF months In the year, gives S4SU,OUOUOU ABOUT
the estimated by Mr. Delmar. The average for
the last three years has been $780, ,ooO.'
And dispatch from Washington, under date of
October 9Th, says:
s.Hon. Robert J. Walker, Secretary of the Treas
ury under Mr. Folks administration, by consent of
Secretary McCulloch, has made an examination of
the books of the Treasury Department The result
of his examination fully sustains Mr. Delmar's state
ment. Mr. Walkers statement indicates that at the
1aI4 h. L1oIS
fourteen years, long before which, unless better
counsels prevail the government will be bankrupt
Is it not time for the people, without regard to
party ''color, orprevious condition" to demand
more economy from their officers. Let each indi-
vidual talk this matter, take personal inter-
in it, and hold their public officers to strict
count and we are sure a reform can be effected.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13

STRIFE CAMr-The Republican party in
the 1st and 9TH Districts have two candidates in each
District in the field for Congress. c. L. Cobb and J.
r. French in the 1st, and w. F. Henderson and
Judge Tourgee in the 5th-Cobb and Henderson are
the regular nominees.
Judge Barnes is the Democratic candidate in the
1st District and Col. Livingston Brown in the 9Th,
and the prospect of their election is good if both Re-
publican candidates continue to run. But we see
that the Republican State Executive Committee have
held a meeting in Raleigh and recommended the
withdrawal of French in the LIST District and nomin-
ated new man in the 5th Distribution. l. G.. Lash
of Salem, who is the present Representative. They
advise the Republicans discard both Henderson
and Tourgee. That's backing ones friends with a
vengeance.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13
Latest News.
FROM WASHINGTON.

Much interest in the Pennsylvania election is
felt. The Democratic canvassers claim the State
by fifteen thousand The Radical canvassers
claim the State by ten thousand.
Chief Justice Chase authorizes the contradic-
ton of the statement that he has declared for
Grant and Colfax -..- ..-..
Gen. Meade has issued Order No 81, which
distributes the forces under his command to
points which he deems necessary, in order to the
enforcement of order, &c. He does this Che
says) because Congress has, by statute, prohibit
ted the oyya'nzatton Of military forces in the
several States of this District &c.
CoNNEcTIcUT.-New Haven, Oct. 8.-Re-
turns received here from every town in Connee-
ticut show that the Democracy have carried a
majority of the towns for the first time in fifteen
years.
DELAwARE.-The local elections in Delaware
resulted favorably to the Democrats.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13

SOWING WHEAr.-A correspondent of the Times
makes the following suggestion in r,gard to sowing
Wheat We think the matter is worthy of serious
attention. and hope farmers will think about it,
as this is about the time for sowing wheat:
s,It is singular fact that for several years past
our wheat crops have signaily failed. This may be
owing in some degree to defective system OF agri-
culture bad blowing the giant of narrowing the soil
and the absence of fertilizers. But the chief cause
is believed to be the defective seed by some OF
our farmers Many of our farmers continue to sow
the same seed year after year until they 'worn
ont" The wheat of this country is certainly defec-
tive. and should be changed by nearly all far
mers. / am pleased to see that W. W. Pegram ad
yertises superior Virginia wheat for sale At the depot
and hope our farmers will try change of seed, and
see if the result does not prove satisfactory
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13
CHARLOTTE MARKET, Oct u, 1858.
CORRECTED By STExHoUsE, MAcAULAY

CorTox-On Monday the market opened steady at
% TO 23l cents for middng, and advanced On Tues
day to 232 cents-a few bales of good midding sold
On that day at "a cents. On Wednesday the market
declined in Liverpool and New York, causing like
falling off here and some 800 bales changed hands at
2OJ to q cents, at which latter figure the market
closed firm Saturday. Sales for the week 647
bales.
Flour-The market is bare-we quote from wagons
at So to $3.50 per suck.
Corn S1.l5 to 81 20 for old; rs cents for new.
Wheat $1.75 to 81. Peas 60 to IS CENTS. Oats
So to 60 cents.
Country Bacon scarce at 10 TO 194 cents for hog
round Baltimore Bacon from stores l93 to 20 cents;
Lard 81 cents.
Fresh Butter 30 to s5 cents, in demand; Chickens
20 to 25 cents; Eggs 20 cents.
Lhserpool Salt 81. rs per sack.
Irish Potatoes so cents; Sweet Potatoes IS cents
Bagging % to 30 cents per yard-according to
| weight. =.
Corn whiskey and Apple Brandy $2.@5 to $3.50
per gallon. .
Molasses IS cents to 81 per gallon by retail.
Manufactured Tobacco 40 cents to 81 % per pound
/ Dry Hides 151 to 16 cents-in demand
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13
important State Elections,

The result of the State elections to-day, in Penn
sylvania Ohio, indiana, Iowa and Nebraska, will
have considerable influence on the Presidential cleo
ton the Sd of November. The canvass in those
States has been conducted with much vigor by both
parties and each felt that the result important.
If the Democrats carry Pennsylvania, Ohio and In
DIANA either two of them, the election of Seymour
and Blair is certain; but if the Republicans carry
them the election of Grant and Colfax is probable.
We believe this is tho idea of all who have watched
the canvass at the North
The result will be known here Wednesday or
Thursday morning, and we shall publish an extra
containing the news. Our patrons can call or send
for copy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13
Registration Notices.

J. N. HUNTER, Registrar for the Charlotte Pre-
cnct, will attend at the Court House from Oct. 18th
till Nov. 3d. for the purpose of registering voters
Office hours from A. NJ, till II NJ, and from P
NJ, till p Nj.
r. r. REA, Registrar for Providence Precinct,
viii attend at the election place in that Beat the
18th and 18th of October, for the purpose of regis
tering voters. --
Vim. EWING, will register voters at Norment s
Precinct or the 10th and eth of October.
Bss~ Voters are requested to register and vote at
the precinct in which they live.
Oct. II, 1868
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13

In Columbia, S. c., on the 3Oth nit, James Os-
borne of Wilmington, N. c., to Annie Eliza MeCul-
loch of Mobile, Ala.
In Raleigh, the It'll inst, by the Rev. R. S.
Mason, D. D., Benz Brockenbrough of Virginia, to
Miss Annie NJ, daughter of the officiating Clergy
man. Also, the 18th inst, William B. Gullick ESQ,
Cashier of the State National Bank Columbia, S C..
to Miss Laura B., daughter of DR.. VIM. II. Mckee.
On the goth ult., Mr. VIM. Briscoe to Miss Caledonia
MINIS, all of Rutherford county. <
In Stokes county on Sept. I'D, DR.. David Dicks
to Miss Jennie Flynt.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13

FALsE.-We that Gen Fitzpatrick in speeches
at the North, attempts to create mirth by describing
the capture of Gov. Vance by Federal troops at the
close of the He says he captured Vance and
tanned him by riding him 200 miles on a barebac
mule. The statement is false one and of course
Gen. Fitzpatrick knows ii. Gov Vance was never
captured by any one. After the war was over he
was ted his home in Statesville and carried
to Washington and kept in prison for awhile.
Wonder if Gen. Fitzpatrick tells his hearers about
the capture of a woman he was carrying along with
him through South and North Carolina, and paining
her off as his wife.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13
Family Groceries,
GROCERIES.
Miller IL Black

Have received a large Stock of Groceries, consisting
in part of
Cotton Ties, Bagging ami Rope,
Sugar, Coffee, Nolasses and Salt,
Irou, Nails, Leather, &c.
In short, everything and anything kept in first
class Grocery Store.
Thankful for past patronage, we invite our friends
and the public generally 10 give us call before
purchasing elsewhere.
Oct 5, 1868 MILLER IL BLACK.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13

We have just received stock Of Cloaks and
Shawls in every variety and style, and very cheap.
have the largest and best selected stock of Ladies
Dress Goods have ever had the pleasure of show
ing customers before. We have every variety
and style in Dress Goods to be Fad i'll the Northern
markets. We have full assortment of all kinds of
Embroidery Laces. Edgings, Insertngs White Goods,
Linens, Hosiery, Gloves, Mcrino and Cashmere Vests,
sc. Ladies we would be pleased to have you call
and examine our stock. 1t affords pleasure to
show our Goods. BREN, BROWN co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13
Clothing.

We have a large stock of Ready made Clothing,
manufactured in the very best STYLE which we bought
very cheap and can sell at prices which defy compe
tition We have good assortment Of Cloths, black
and fancy Cassimeres Satinets Tweeds, Jeans, Lin
seys &c. We have all kinds Of Goods for Men and
Bows wear. We viii make it to your interest to buy
from US Call and examine our stock before buying
and Judge for yourself.
Oct II, 1861 BREM, BROWN & CO.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13

In this City, of Congestion of the Brain, on the
18th tilt, Maggie Lue, aged 5 years. daughter of S.
W. and Margaret Robinson.
In 1redell county, recently, Mr. r. r. Templeton.
In lredell county, on the 18th ult., Margaret NJ
Roseman, wife of George Roseman aged 60 years
and 3 months.
In Raleigh, on the 9th inst Prof. George Frederic
Hansen aged 20 years.
In Lexington, the Sd inst DIR. VIM Holt-a
prominent and useful citizen. .....
In York District, on the 28th ult., Mr. VIM. E.
Mcconnell, aged 43 years. Also, the 1st inst,
William Carson ST., aged 81 years and 8 months
OBITUARY.
Died, on the 18th of Sept at the residence of Mr.
Joseph Duncan in Mecklenburg county, N. c.. Mrs.
Mary 4. Duncan, wife of james w. Duncan, Esq, of
Charlotte, N. Co. and daughter of the late MIR Fred
erck Davault of Leesburgh, Washington county,
Tenn. The deceased descended from one of the
most intelligent and wealthy families of the State of
which her husband was the talented and honored
representative. She was lady of high social posi-
tion, excellent education and attractive manners
Naturally of a kind and amable disposition, she
deared herself to her friends and her character pro-
gressively improved by the digent cultivation of
the graccs of the spirit. Her heart gowed with
bencvolence and warmed with every generous emo
ton, and her hand open TO dispense favors to all
who were in distress. For thirty years she was
member of the Presbyterian Church, and decided
Christian well active in all efforts for its pros
perity, she of its brightest ornaments and
principal supporters. There was no call to which
her noble impulses did not respond nor q benevo-
lent enterprise with which she did not cooperate
She hath done what she could-her record is on
high and her name in the book of life. From the
tomb she speaks with still small voice and urges
survivors to prepare for judgment and eternity.
'Thourt gone to the grave no longer behold thee
Nor tread the rough path of the world by thy side
And sinners may hope since the sinless has died >
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13
TO THE WHOLESALE TRADE
North and South Carolina.

We would call the special attention of Wholesale
Buyers large and extensive stock of Hardware,
Staple and Fancy Dry Goods &C. We have the
largest stock of Goods believe brought to this
market and guarantee to sell them low as they
can be had in any other market. We win make it
to your interest if you will give stock thorough
BREM, BROWN & co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
Raleigh, October Z, 1868.

G'". Nelson 4. Mites, Comn,onding, &c:
SIR i have information that arms have been
imported into this State and distributed among
members of a certain political organization
These are not Of the ordinary character for
spnt"ng OF hunting purposes, but repeating rifles
such are used in war.
| have official information that box of En-
field rifles has been found secrcted in Newbern.
| learn also that boxes of arms have been shipped
to Charlotte and to points west of that place.
have also learned that arms have been re-
ccived aud distributed in and around Whining
ton. 1t is known that arms are in the hands of
persons in that city and the surrounding country
VI character to leave the impression that they
are to be used for purposes hostile to the Govern
hent and to the peace of society.
| have deemed it my duty to inform you of
these facts, and to request you so to distribute
the troops under your command as to afford the
greatest aid practicable to the civil authorities in
maintaining the peace. l trust that troops will
DC at once sent to Wilmington, aud to other points
ia the State 1t is my fixed purpose to maintain
the peace and to protect and maintain the State
Government by all the means can command
The people were surprised and hurried into war
in 1861, against their will. The authorities owe
1t to the people, to the Government, and to them
selves to see to it that similar steps are not al
1o"ed 10 DE taken now. Inc great body OF our
people are averse to violence and war. They
want peace. They must have it. Those who
may engage in war; or who may resort to VIC
lcnce to gain political ends, or to take vengeance
on any portion Of their fellow citizens, will b,
he'd to strict account and severely punished.
In the event of conflict the civil authorities
having first exhausted their power to prcserv'
the peace, will call at once on the Federal mill
tary; and | have written this to notify you il
advance of my purpose in this respect. ! fee
sure of Your aid in any emergency to the extern
to which it can be given under the orders You
have received.
have the honor to be, very respectfully,
W. w HOLDEN.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13
THE LATEST NOVELTY.

Now arriving daily, and inspection at the Cor
ncr Store, GRAY'S BLOCK, NEARLY opposite the
Court House,) large and carefully selected Stock
of choice
Family Groceries,
Which we propose to sell low down for the Cash
either at Wholesale or retail. We intend to keep
good Goods, and sell them as cheap any other
House in the city.
We have Baggng, Boards Patent Buckle Tie,
good assortment of Hardware and Wooden Ware;
in fact everything usually kept in the Grocery line.
Try us before purchasing.
Oct. 5, 1868 w. w. GRIER co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13

WASHINGTON ITEMs.-Gen. Meades report
of the Camilla GA riot was handed to the Pres
ident on Friday last
Gen. Sherman asks for more troops to fight
the Indians.
Judge Chase is preparing to start on his South
ern Circuit
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13

New KIND OF CoTToN.-Mr James Hood of this
county, showed us last week specimen of a new
kind of Cotton in this section 1t is called Wool
Cotton and is nearly the color Of wool. 1t is said
by cotton dealers to be superior article. Mr. Hood
got the seed from traveller who passed through his
ncighborhood last year.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13
New Advertisements

Dry Goods and HardEare-Brem, Brown Il CO.
J Bryce & Co., Cotton Factors, Charlotte
Rubber Belting-S MeachaRa.
Drugs and Medicines-Dr Jas n Butt.
Dry Goods, &c-Barringer, Wolfe & Co.
Large Stock Of Goods N Ivy & Co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13
Preserve this Notice.

You can get at DIR. Jas. N. Butts Drug Store the
following sizes of WINDOW GLASS: .r .. "'
Glass 8xl0, 10x12, lOx14, 10x15, 10x16, 10x18,
12x20 10x23, 10x24, 12x14, 12x1j 12x16, 12xlS,
l4x20, 12x22 12x24, 14x18, 14x22 14x24, 16x18,
16x2O, 16x24, ,1Sx20, ISx22, 18x24, 20x24, 20x3O,
&c. &c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13
Look to Your Interest.

Come and pay up Don't be forgetful of the
kind indulgence we have given you and if you don't
intend to pay please come and spend your money
with us who have favored you. You can find US OPP
peste Maj j. b. Kerr's cid Hotel. Don't forget the
place. A man that can pay and won't pay after
our kind treatment deserves to settle with some one
else. BARRINGER, WOLFE Co
October ID 1868 ----- -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13
ChillS and Fever.

am treating numbers of persons successfully 70
Chills and Fever If you suffering this way
think l can assure you of a successful treatment
having practced for twelve years in O fever
ague district.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13

SUDDEN DEATH OF Hon HOWELL COBB OF
GEORGIA.-New York, Oct. 9.-Hon. Howell
Cobb, of Georgia, while conyersing in the Vest-
bule of the Fifth Avenue Hotel, fell dead, at 10
o'clock this morning, without premonitory indis-
position-it is supposed of apoplexy =
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13
Gentlemen {!

Call in and get you new and fashionable Fall style
HAT. We have every variety of Hats and Caps for
Men ard Boys The latest style Silk Hats mannfac-
tured expressly for us. BREM, BROWN co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13

COMING BACK.-Last week four families reached
this place, their way to Chatham county, from
which point they emigrated to Indiana some three
years ago. They sufficiently amused with that
part of the country, and say hundreds would return
the old North State if they had the means Still
there dscOntents in every neighborhood who
wish 10 try their luck in new State.-GreensLoro
Patriot.
Just predicted twelve months ago Our
readers will remember that we always said that those
who removing from this State would be glad to
get back after awhile Recently we have heard of
several persons, who removed to Texas Georgia,
Indiana, Illinois, &C., who intended to return to this
section of North Carolina.
The fact is there is no better place in the world
than good old North Carolina; and if people will go
work and use the same exertions that used by
cmgrants to Western and Southwestern States they
will succeed just well and enjoy many more COM
forts and advantages. Let all remain in the 'sOld
Land and assist each ether in getting public af-
fairs right and straight. The sun never shone on a
better section of country thaa North Carolina, and
there are no better people in the world
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13

ls9E" We learn that the reason persons have not
received their freight by Express the Seaboard
Roanoke Railroad is, that that Road advanced the
charges on the Express Company to such an extent
that they could pay in justice to their patrons
This for the failure to transport oysters &C.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13

BSg@ The Hon. John Quincy Adams, conservative
candidate for Governor of Massachusetts,, passed
through this State last week. his way to South
Carolina to address the people of that State. He
spoke at the Democratic meeting in Salisbury on
Thursday last.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13
AttaDtiOni

You can get Medicines and Prescriptions at oil
hours of the day and night and on Sunday, at
.r.. Ire JAS. N. BUTTS
Charlotte, N c. Oct II, 1868. Drug Store.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13
G III A R LOT TIE, N. C.

Pure No. | KEROSENE-it is safe and non-explo-
sive If lighted torch be plunged in it, it will ex-
tingush quick water. 1t is from six to eight
times cheap candles, and from four to six times
as brilliant.
Buy a Lamp, which can sell for so cents and IL
does not give perfect satisfaction you may return
it. have just received splendid lot Of new Lamps
Call and see them.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13

SOME OF THE ADVANTAGES ADVERTISING
Last week we inserted an advertisement for gentle
man who wanted to buy Cotton Gin. Persons
having such Machine for sale were requested TO
apply - this Office. Within two days after the adj
vertisement was published we had six applications
We merely state the fact for the information of any
one who wants TO sell anything buy anything
Let the public know what you want to sell or what
Won want to buy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13

ng y. s. District Court, Hon. George w.
Brooks, will commence its semi-annual term IN
Newbern, Monday the Goth Of October.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13

EARrHouAKEs.--San Francisco, Oct. s.
Three shocks of an earthquake were felt at the
Silver Mountains The atmosphere was after
wards obscured by smoke
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13
WHO WILL BE ELECTEDP

tell you where YOU can buy good Goods, fine Goods
and cheap Goods, such people need in the way of
Hardware Dry Goods, Boots Shoes, Hats, Umbrellas,
Fancy Notions, &C., it is at
BARRINGER WOLFE cos
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13

BkS@R. r. Rea, Esq, has been appointed Colonel of
Militia for Mecklenburg county in place of Gen.
Barringer declined.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13

- NEW York MARKET, Oct. 8.
Cotton more active-a half better Sales Of
Al 900 bales at &c. Gold quiet and steady at
1881. Southern Bonds weaker. s--s -,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-10-13

FOREIGN NEws.-The Provisional Govern
ment of Spain was organized last week. Ser
rano and Prim are honorary Presidents. Ac-
auirre is acting President. Piboro and Vigo
Amigo are appointed Vice-Presidents. Figue-
rold has been made minister of Finance. 1t Is
said that Mon, formerly of Brava's Cabinet has
given in his adhesion to the Provisional Junta.