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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
Fatal Casualty to q. S. Officers.

Secretary Welles has received dispatches an
nouncing the mournful intelligence that Rear
Admiral Henry H. Bell, of the Asiatic squadron,
together with Lieutenant Commander John
Henry Reed and ten of the crew of the flagship
Hartford, had been drowned at the mouth of the
Osaka river, on the 18th of January. The
mouth of the river had been closed by dreadful
gale. The Admiral had been waiting several
days to cross, and finally started, accompanied by
flag Lieutenant Reed and thirteen men from the
Hartford, to 90 to Osaka; but while crossing the
bar the boat capsized, drowning all but three
sailors. The bodies have been recovered and
buried near the mouth of the Osaka river The
remains of the Admiral and Commander Reed
will be brought to this country.
Rear Admiral Bell entered the naval service
in 1923. He was born in North Carolina, and
was appointed from that State. At the time of
his death he was in his 63d year. He leaves a
wife and one son, both of whom are now in Heidle-
burg, Germany. The Admiral commanded the
''Gramnus" in 1923 and 1929 in the operations
against the pirates on the coast of Cuba In
1897, during the Seminole war, he garrisoned
Fort Clinch for six months with party of sail
ors and marines. In November, 1856, he par
ticipated in the attack, capture, and destruction
of the Barrier Forts, near Canton, China. Dur
ing the late war he particularly active He
was at the passage of the forts below New Or
leans and at the capture of that city. He was
also in command of one of the gunboats that
passed the Vicksburg batteries. He was always
second in command to Admiral Farragut, and
whenever that officer was absent he would be
placed in command of the squadron. In July
1866, he placed in his present commission
and at once sailed in the flagship Hartford to as
sumo command ofthe Asiatic squadron. lie had
served nearly forty-fve years in the service with
great honor to himself
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25

There certain nts connected with the pur-
chase of Sewing Machine which every purchaser
should know. Always select Machine which viii
give perfect and durable stitch For family use
select that will do stitching the finest Linen
Cambria Taron to the heaviest Jeans CASH
Select that is not complicated-easily
managed One that will do the most and the great
variety of york is always the best. Above ALL select
one where the proprietors and agents guarantee to
keep il in repair and warrant it to do all that any
other Sewing Machine in the world will do, and in
addition make a perfect button-hoe-do all sorts of
gathering telling. tucking, hemming and embroider-
ing edge. This Machine can oAly be had of
A. SINCLAIR
Agent for the American and Button hole Sewing Ma
chine Company, Charlotte, N. G..
BGy- Every Machine warranted .s.
February 10 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25

Corner TraGs and College Street,
You can get Sulphur Salts, Cream of Tartar, Gallo
mel, Jalap Blue Pills. Magncsia, SIENNA, Mamma, Aoes
Rheubarb Castor Oil, Indigo, Nader, Blue Stone
Copperas and Logwood Laudanum Faregoric. Pep
pernnint, Pain Killer, Mustang Lnment, Cattle and
Horse Powders, Ayers Pills, Sarsaparilla Cherry
Pectoral and Ague Cure, Wrights and McLane =
Pills, Costar Spanish Mixture, Hostetters Baker,
German and Plantation Bitters, Sozodont, Hair Dye
kathairon, Wistars Balsom, Essence Ginger, Bate
mans Drops, Godfrey's Cordial British OIL Harlne
OIL Vcrmifugcs, Juniper Tar and Glycerole Of IIypo-
phosphites for Consumption, try them; Trusses. Abb
domenal Supporters, &C., Kerosene Lamps and Lam
terms, Fine Chewing and Smoking Tobacco, Cigars.
Ink, Paper, Envelopes, Blank Books White Lead,
Zinc, Lindseed Oil, Turpentne, Yarnishcs, French
Window Glass, &c.
Do not forget our fine Kerosene Oil, unsurpassed
Feb IL, 1865 De. JAS. v BUTT,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
Something New at Old West Green
FRUIT TREES.

The proprietor, c. p. MENDESHALL, has choice
lot of well grown FRUIT TREES for sale, cutira-
ted expressly for himself the old war stock having
recently been disposed of to another Nursery.
man. We also have a large and handsome lot Of
Evergreens, Roses, Greenhouse Plants, Shrubbery
&c. Prices as moderate be found any where
South.
Send your orders to Mr. s. J. Thurley, late Gar
dener to Westbrook & Mcndenhall Greensboro; or
to Ii. G. Graham, President of the Farmers Me-
CHANCES Store, Charlotte, n. c., and immediate at
tention will be given.
Greensboro, n. C., Feb. II, 1868. 3y
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25

ESCAPE OF A Notorious THIEF.-The An
derson Is. CO. Intelligencer requests its exchan-
ges in this State and South Carolina to inform
their readers of the escape, from the officers of
the law, of Bob Thompson notorious burglar
and horse thief He sprang from the cars on
the Greenville and Columbia railroad on the 9th
instant and eluded recapture. He is about 25
years of age, five feet six or seven inches high,
blind in one eye, having the lid partly closed has
very black hair like an Indian and is considera-
bly, marked by smallpox He is daring scoun-
dreI
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
BOOTS AND SHOES
At 5 Per Cent Profit

am now offering my Stock of BOOTS & SHOES Al
per cent profit, to make room for my Spring Stock
All who are In want of anything in my line would
do well to call before buying. e..
l am grateful for past favors, and hope by strict
attention to business, to merit continuance of the
same. AL Goods warranted as represented!
Don't mistake the place-Sign of the Golden Boot.
s...--s. s. B. MEACHAM,
Next door TO johnson Elott's New Book Store.
n. BIO Wholesale buyers, great inducements,
Feb, II, 1868
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
TO MY FRIENDS.

take pleasure in informing my friends of this
vicinity, and especially those Of the llth North
Carolina Reg iment and McIae's Brigade, that may
be found at the establishment of Messrs J. KUCk
CO., on Trade street, late Stenhouse, Macauay
Cos old stand, ready and willing to show and sell
them goods cheaper than any house in the city. as
we buy exclusively for cash.
Give call is all that ask.
Feb IL, 1868. s...a . W. L. GRIRR.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
PIastering Glover Fields.

= Such fields already set in Clover should have
bushe of Plaster per broad casted then
as early as possible. Call and get a supply from
HUTCHINSON, BURROUGHS L co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25

RELIEF SwINDLEs.-The Albany On. "
Argus says that the Ladies' Southern Relief AS
ISOLATION, and the Ladies' Society in Aid of the
Destitute South, which started under the pre-
tended auspices of Generals, Governors, Ladies,
&c. were gross swindles.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
Dissolution.

The co-partnership heretofore existing under the
hrm OF A. Aschknass 4 Co., is dissolved by mutual
consent. Mr. Jas. ii. Henderson will continue the
business at the old stand. January, 1868.
A. ASCHKINASS p
Feb 10, 1858. j. H. HENDERSON.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
HUTCHINSON, BURROUGHS 4 CO.,

Have good supply of Pacific and Peruvian Guano,
top dressing for wheat, and is highly recommended
Farmers give it trial. ..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
Lime! Lime!! Lime!!!
Calcined Plaster and Gene

Weekly supplies of fresh Lime received and fol
sale by Il HUTCHINSON, BURROUGHS 4 co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25

I'm Bates county, Missouri, woman who had
been divorced from her husband on account of
''incompatibility," has again fallen in love with
him aud remarked him
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
GARDEN SEEDS.

Garden Seeds of every description, for sale, Whole
sale and Retail, at the Corner Drug Store.
Feb II, 1868. J. III. MCADEN.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25

The New Orleans Picayune thinks there will
be comparatively little cotton planted this year in
louisiana
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
FAMILY GROCERIES.

have on hand and am constantly receiving, a
general assortment of Groceries, such Sugar, Tea,
Coffee, Molasses, Cheese Flour, Bacon, Corn Meal,
and everything else in the Grocery line
will sell as cheap as any house in Charlotte and
respectfully request persons wishing TO buy to give
me call.
l deliver within the limits of the City, all Gro
ceries bought at my Store
good lot of Castings and HollowWare for sale.
Tin Ware.
Also, good assortment of Tin Ware kept con-
stanly hand, at wholesale and retail.
Roofing, Gutterng, Repairing, &C., done at the
shortest notice. A. BERRYHILL,
Feb H. 1868 Under Mansion House
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
Nails! Nails Nails!!!

Always on hand and for sale by
HUTCHINSON, BURROUGHS & CO
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
EXECUTORS NOTICE.

Having qualified Executors ON the ESTATE Of
Sarah b. Cheek, deed, the undersigned hereby no.
tify all persons indebted to said estate to for
ward and make immediate settlement, and those
having claims against said estate must present them
within the time prescribed by law this notice will
be pleaded in bar of their recovery.
SAMUEL S. MARKS
STEPHEN F. MARKS,
February L. 1868 3w$3pd Executors.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
The New Arkansas Constitution,

The Arkansas Convention has adopted the
new Constitution, yeas As, nays p. The fol-
lowing are its main features 1t provides for
twenty Senators and eighty Representatives; the
executive officers to be elected every four years;
no incumbent of Office to be eligible to another
during the period for which he was first elected;
the people to elect four Supreme Judges; the APP
pointmcnt by the Governor of Chief Justice, to
hold his office for eight years. at salary of ST.
600; authorizes State poll tax of one dollar for
educational purposes, compelling three months
attendance annually at the Schools without dis
function OF color SEX enfranchises females and
negroes, and makes them competent jurors; dis
franchises all those DISTINGUISHED by the Con
gressional military bills, and who vote against
the Constitution; appoints March 18th next as
the day for the vote ON the ratification of the
Constitution, and the election of officers made
under this Constitution; authorizes Mr. Bowen,
the President of the Convention Mr. Brooks of
Phillips county, and Mr. Hodges, of Pulaski
county, to appoint judges to ascertain the result
of the election, and if adopted, to present the
States; directs how the election is to be conduc-
ted; voters are required to swear they will sup
port and maintain the Constitution and laws of
the United States and Arkansas that they are
not excluded from registration by any Of the
clauses of the second section of the State Con-
sttution; that they never gave aid in secession
to any State; that they will except the civil and
political equality of all men before the laws, and
not attempt to deprive any person of the right.
on account of race, color previous condition.
to vote for or against the Constitution, and for
the election of officers under this Constitution
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25

We are Agents for the sale of the High Shoals
Nails. The Company having recently improved their
machinery they offer to the public an article
that will compare favorably with the best Of North
ern brands. Call and examine for yourselves.
HUTCHINSON, BURROUGHS & co.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25

RI Well Fixtures and Straw Cutters for sale by
HUTCHINSON, BURROUGHS & CO.
February II, 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25

Just Received at S. Crosse & Co.'S,
A fine lot of English Dairy Cheese; also, good State
Cheese, Northern Buckwheat, New Orleans Molasses
Extra Sugar Raisins. Currants. Pickles in Barrels
together with every thing found in a first class Gro
Gerry Store. Call and see US before buying
S. CROSSE CO.,
Feb TO- 1868. Nearly opposite the Post Office
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
FL. III. Phelps Two Stores,
Opposite the Court House..
DRY GOODS STORE & GROCERY STORE.

The subscriber would remind the public that he is
now dealing i'll Groceries we'll Dry Goods, and
has separate apartments for each branch Of business
In his Dry Goods Store he keeps general assort-
ment OF goods for Gentlemen and Ladies' wear-n
fact anything in that line that may be needed by
purchasers. ....
The Grocery Store is well stocked with supplies of
every description. Prices will he made to suit the
times.
RAJ He returns his thanks for the patronage here
tofore bestowed, and promises to every exertion
to give satisfaction in the future. --
II. NJ. PHELPS,
Feb II, 1868. Opposite the Court House
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25

THAD STEVENS ON CONGRESS AND I'M
rEAcHMENT-The Washington correspondent
of the New York World, reports long CONVEX
sation had with 1 had. Stevens Oh Thursday after
the defeat Of impeachment in the Reconstruction
Committee, part of which we extract in the fol-
lowing:
The correspondent asked Mr. Stevens the ques
ton, Were you disappointed in the vote this
morning by the committed" Not Bit sir;
know all the towards in this Congress. Long
experience has enabled me to black-mark everv
one of them. d-n them
Nv hat, then. is at last your opinion on the
question whether Mr. johnson will ever be i'm
peached?'
Sir" said Mr. Stevens, with bitter smile
Il shall never bring up this question Of impeach-
ment again l am not going to daily with that
or any other committee in regard to it any
longer"
There is much tribulation in Colorado. because
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
CHARLOTTE HOTEL.

CHARLOTTE HOTEL,
CHARLOTTE, " e.
This first class and well known House. formerly
kept by Maj. }. B: KERR, having been recently re-
paired and refurnished in every department. is now
open and ready to receive guests
The Table is unsurpassed, and in point of conve-
nence and comfort the House is cxcelled by any
in the City. w. w. HART,
February II, 1868. Proprietor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25

There is much tribulation in Colorado, becaus
the Governor refuses to sign any divorce bills.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-02-25
Bank Notes.
Gold and Silver Coin

Bought and sold at the Banking House of
THOS W. DEWEY & G
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-09-25
Philadelphia Trade Report.

FRIDAY, Sept. 25.-There is less activity In
the Flour Market, but prices remain without
quotable change. There is nothing doing tor
shipment, as prices are too high to admit of a
margin for profit. Only few hundred barrels
were taken by the home consumers at SO 50@
7'5O for superfine $S@S 65 for extras, 50 5000 rs
for new Minnesota extra family, s9.25@l0 for
new Spring Wheat do. do. S975@lO25 for old
Spring Wheat do. do, .s1O@l2 for Pennsylvania
and Ohio do. do, and Sl2 5O@ IA for fancy brands
according R to quality. .. Rye Flour is unchanged:
sales OF 100 barrels at S9259 So 400 barrels Bran
dywine Corn Meal were taken on terms kept
secret.
The Wheat Market presents no new feature
or prime the supply Is light. and for this de.
scriptton the inquiry ts good at current quota.
tions. Sales of 2500 bushels red at SO 10 nm To
w 80 for for prime and fair, and 1000 bushels amber
at " 33Gg2 35 Rye is selling at 81 90 for Western
and $l'36@1 40 for Southern. Corn is quiet. but
prices remain without change. Sales of yellow
at $l2S@l'3O, and Western mixed at 81 26lI lI9i2S
Oats are In steady request. with sales Of 40Il
bushels Western at rs 77c. Nc change to noii"@
in Barley or Malt. NO''oe
Bark is in good request, with sales of 20 bhds
No. Quercitron at $50 D ton.
Whisky Is unchanged. Sales of 100 hsrraIs
tax paid, at $l'55 % gallon. ''
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New York stock Quotations, p. M.
Received by telegraph from Glendtnning q
q ird dutr
MAZZINL.
His views ON the Eastern Question. a

Mazzini has addressed the Polish nation the
following letter on the Eastern question:
MISUNDERSTANDING observed that. Ia the crisis
which is preparing in ths East. many Poles are set:
ns G1
Poles In order not to be deceived you have but to
national trsdiiiOps. and the mission 10 which God
summons you, and which can alone now give name
and victory to the Polish nation.
During two centuries aud a half you have fought
rom % Iadissus Vi to Augustus fi-yoS we 6een the
shield of Europe against Isamlsm. the defenders of
dogma Of the Eastern iataliam Poland has continued
zI@, hn and y vienna have Continued Marathon and
salamis This is why the name VI Poland Is sacred
name: ;, nns IS, why' as with greece foahd viii re-
in yOqr gs1s Is sss sSlsys You
iht mseves the soil BY them made fertile Of Bosnia,
these seIsVss viii rise one Of these DAYS in the name
Of the which yU1 e or the nS%s ss Of ira
VIM you ssan.s s G sS
the Crescent asalns, he 0sSs, for fatal
Of nsonsI labor xsis against TE EHrope, Wii you
ns a s
thira great EaropsspS fs@iy PolaRa . will be me
cali sciavonis, or she viii be nothing, In
So sns Tss ysa dsS c.
ofyour general mission. The times are ripe for the
6claveS; thelr national ADVENT Will De an important
fact of this century. The Gar knows It, and that
why he tries, as monarchy has done In Italy and
Germany to avail himself Of O movement whish
would else pursue course hostile 10 Gzaiism Poles!
Place yourself regularly in the vanguard OF the
Sclave ement; be the chiefs OF the crusade The
were your fathers but with the enlarged republican
Ideas such the present times and the long martyr
dom OF your people Call for, RAISE your standard
"God and liberty for all your Drethrenp
Repulse all royal sUggestions-every promise c 1m-
ing from an established Government. TheJ have
always deceived you-they will deceive you again.
Count only yourse ves-on the holiness of your
mission, and on the peoples who understand 1t and
follow aim analogous to you're.
The cradle OF the sclave spirit" as your poet
Micklewicz said to the College of France, "can be
found nowhere but In the midst OF people who
among the Sclavonc has suffered the most has
touched Europe most nearly. which owes the most
to Europe. and which has served Europe the most. ,
You are the people. Recognize this fact aud be the
guides of Sclave thought, as your poets have been
It's propheis In that lies your and our welfare.
JOSEPH NJ AZZINL
Iondon 1864
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-09-25
FROM BALTIMORE.
The Republican Congressional Candi-
dates-RObert Lincoln ana his Bride en-

The Republican Congressional Candi-
dates-RObert Lincoln and his Bride en-
route for the North.
Special Despatch to The Evening Telegraph
BALTIMORE, Sept. 25.-The complete r Rapubli-
can nominations for Congress in Maryland,
made yesterday, are:-
First Dstrict-H. r. Torbit.
Second-John 7. Ensor.
Third-Adam e. King.
Fourth-Daniel Weisel.
Fifth-Wllliam Talbert.
They are all frstrate men. The Republican
party Is now working actively, and confidently
expects to poll very large vote. The Demo-
Gratis are becoming more disatfected daily.
Robert Lincoln and his bride are en- route
North.
William F. Cary, a well-known citizen, and
one of the Managers of the Maryland Sunday
School Union. is dead.
Barney Hannon was killed last night. A man
named James Miskelly was arrested as the sus-
pected murderer.
A Murderer to be Executed.
Despatch to the associated Press.
BALTIMORE, Sept. 25.-The execution of Will.
liam F., Foster, coored, convicted of the murder
of Emeline Parks, also colored, in September
last, has been fixed for Friday, the 4th of De-
cember next. The death warrant was read to
the prisoner yesterday by the Sheriff, when he
exhibited the most intense emotion.
Yesterday, in an alteration, Barney Hannen,
formerly proprietor of the public house mo. 20
Centre Market space, was kicked in the abdo-
men, from which he died in the evening.
The Odd Fellows.
1t is understood that James L. Ridgely, OF
Baltimore, Grand Corresponding and Recording
Secretary of the l. o. o. F., has been selected
by the committee to deliver the address at the
Grand National semicentennial celebration OF
the order in Philadelphia, April 20, next. He
has accepted.
The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-09-25
LUNACP.
A Sailor Driven Mad by a Mesmerist.

The Newcastle (England) Journal tells this
story:-'An extraordinary incident occurred on
Thursday night last, showing the danger of eX-
perlmentiDg with mesmerism. On that evening
young sailor, who, with some shipmates, was
lodging at the Ferry Hotel, Sunderland, was
standing at the bar, when man named McKen
commenced some mesmeric passes, and the
young man being extremely susceptible, he Was
in state Of @ II this state she he
unable to move except by McKenzie's permls-
sion. Whether Mckenzie was unable to restore
the man to consciousness or not we cannot say.
ills statement is that he took him to the open
dir, and he revived; but 1t appears Mckenzie
left the house, while his subject remained in a
halfunconscious state for some time, and ulti-
mately became very ILL.,. His comrades had TO
sit up with him until o'clock in the morning,
when he fell asleep. When reused at breakfast
time he appeared 10 be still laboIing under the
effects of the mysterious passes, became exceed
ingly excited and talked with all the incohe
renee of person insane.
LAS the day wore on he became worse, and so
dangerous that his comrades determined TO
take him to MIR. Morgan's, in Monk wearmouth.
Tor his advice. On their attempting to enter
the ferry landing the young sailor rushed into
the water, and wanted to walk across the river.
Ultimately they reached Mr.. Morgan's house,
TO find that gentleman absent in Scotland. On
returning back the mesmerists victim became
more and more eXcitable, until at last he
made his escape, and after performing num-
Der of most eXtravagant actions, climbed up a
spout like cat on to the roof of u two-storied
house, and walked along the ridge, while his
shipmates stood below expecting every moment
he would be dashed to pieces. 1t is stated that
on the previous evening, while working on
with him, Mckenzie said he would have to go
on the top of house, and the influence still
remaining on the young mans mind, he had
Obeyed the impulse. At last he was coaXed
down, but was in so dangerous a condition that
he was removed to the workhouse with all the
appearance of insanity about him.
Later on the evening the police got hold of
Mckenzie, who, in the presence OF Mr.. Stainsoy,
denied that he knew anything of mesmerism,
but after that gentleman had severely pressed
HIM he admitted he knew the mode of bringing
the man out, and he was sent TO the workhOuse
to try tAe effect of his curative powers on his
patient When he got there, however, he
found that the doctor had gwen him a sleeping
draught, and he was not permitted to do any
thing with him."