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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-19
Corruption.

By bill passed by the late New York Legs
lature, the emoluments of the sheriff of New
York city will reach the enormous sum of one
hundred and fifty thousand dollars. The Tribune
gives the names of FIVE Radical Senators who
voted for the bill, and broadly intimates that
they are to be paid for their votes by share OF
the gains to come out of the sheriff fees. Horace
Greeley ought to know New York politicians
better than most men do. IF the half of what
he says about some of his Radical friends is true,
what must be their idea of "high moral IDEAS
and as for the Democracy, the Tribune in every
issue exhausts the vocabulary of the English
language in abusing them. We believe that the
great Radical paper tells great deal of truth
about both parties in New York, and that with
very few exceptions, the leaders ON each side are
unmitigated rascals. Such must ever be the
case where universal suffrage exists, and where
there is SO much money to be plundered by
politicians as there is in the rich State and city
of New York. ..-......- .-...
The evil will continue to grow with time and
with increasing wealth, and we cannot see how
it can be arrested. 1t is not only the case in
New York that the people are bought and sold
by demagogues, but it is very little better in any
of the States for we believe there is hardly one
of them in which the officials are not hopelessly
corrupt. and are illegally making immense for
tunes out of their postions-in other words, they
steal everything they can lay their hands on.
After graduating in the lower schools of the State
Legislatures, the most accomplished Masters of
Arts among them are sent to Congress, in which
higher theatre they have more distinguished
stage upon which to display their talents The
result is that probably the most corrupt body of
men in the world is to be found in the Congress
of the United States.-No:tok Journal
The only way to correct such evils is for per-
sons who are aware of them to expose the i"di-
vidual of6ce-holder who is dishonest. Public
officers must be held to more strict account
hereafter
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-19
Wild Glover.

Almost imperceptibly, and through some I'M
known agency. there has sprung up over the bar
rem old fields in this District, within FIVE years,
species of white clover which promises somethin
worthy Of notice 1t is vigorous and hardy
vegetation, thriving well on the poorest clay
ridges and ~ tenacious ofexistence as the famous
wire grass. Cattle aud hogs feed upon it with a
decided relish. Its advent into this district is
mystery, the solution of which has not, to our
minds, been satisfactorily given. We should not
be surprised if few years hence, our poorest
SOILS clad in this sprightly verdure, did not fur
nish grazing for thousands of cattle, whereas they
are now worthless. We would be glad t. hear
the views OF some of our citizens who have OBJ
served the growth of this plant, in explanation
ofhow it came among us, and its probable utility
for grazing s1ock-- NorkriDs Enquirer.
Some months ago We Published description
aud explanation Of this "Wild Clover" and may
reproduce it in Subsequent number. 1t has
been taking root in this section for the past ten
years, and now covers the ground in many locali-
siee 1t il now taking possession of the yards
in this city. roofing out all kinds of grass. x
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-19
A Five Thousand Mile Walk.

Edward Payson Weston, the pioneer and best
known of American pedestrians, is in town, and
preparing for another and greater feat than that
which he accomplished so handsomely last au-
tumn. This time this pedestrian is to walk from
Bangor, Maine, to St. Paul, Minnesota, and re-
turn to Buffalo, New York, making in all 5000
miles, to be completed in one hundred consecu-
tive days. This feat is to be done for a wager
of $50 900 side-in all, s5O, 0OO-Mr Goodwin
still backing Weston. and Messrs. William B.
Fredericks, Samuel G. Brock, William B. Per-
kins, j. G. Carroll, and Eugene NJ. Ball, backing
time. A purse of $4,000 is also being raised
to be presented to Weston if he should accom-
plish this monster feat As he will not be allowed
to walk on Sunday, he will only have eishty-six
secular days in which to accomplish the feat, and
will have to make the enormous average of 59t
miles daily in order to win. He will also have
to walk 100 miles inside of twenty-three consecu-
tive hours five times during the march of the
5,OOO-that is to say, once in each thousand !;
and should he fail in doing this feat once, lie
forfets all claim to the 5000 purse, and for
feits $4,000 for each event to the hackers of
time in the wager. He will also walk fifty miles
in ten consecutive hours, once in each thousand
miles, making FIVE times in all In both of these
feats he will be allowed two trials at each event.
1t Weston succeeds in accomplishing this he will
certainly give the British pedestrians who have
been talking so much of late le sou that will in
all probability drive them back to their native
shores with very exalted opinion of American
enterprise. Mr. Weston proposes starting on or
about the 18th of August from Bangor Maine.
and terminating at Buffalo, n Y. on November
Goth. He will be accompanied during his entire
walk BY party of six sworn judges and there
will be attached to the carriage an odometer for
the correct measurement of the distance. Dur.
ing his walk he will pass through twelve differ
ent States aud innumerable cities and towns.
The first deposit Of So, 900 was made last night
in the hands of the stakeholder, Mr. Elas.-N.
y. Tribune
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-19
MCLEOD & STEELE,

uC1IISSO o. - cI1llGIS
Have just received the handsomest stock of Foreign
and Domestic . ..s-..t
Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes,
HATS AND CAPS, YANKEE NOTIONS,
Hosiery, Gloves Gents Furnishing Goods, Ladies'
and Misses Bonnets and Hats, trimmed and unirim.
med; Bonnet Ribbon French Flowers Dress Trim
mings, &c, &C., they have offered in this market
$3.50 Dress Goods.
We have beautiful assortment-many Of the most
desirable styles of the season. We feel assured in
saying they not excelled either in style or price
by any in the market.
White Goods.
We have full line. Marseillcs and Alandale Quilts
Linen and Cotton Sheetngs, Pillow Caseings, Piques
Percals Linen Duck, &C., French Cloths and Cassi.
meres, Marseles and Silk Nesting, Rock Island Cas-.
simeres and Jeans at Factory prices
Hardware and Crockery,
A general assortment.
We respectfully ask friends and customers to
call and examine stock, hear prices &C., before
buying. Many thanks to our friends and customers
for the liberal patronage bestowed heretofore,
and we ask the continuance of the same
April ~, 1868. MCLEOD & STEELE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-19
MIR Davis Trial.
hereafter.

1t is now considered almost certain that Nh
Davis trial will commence on the 3rd of June
The New York Herald advises MIR Davis to for
felt his bond. rather than appear and stand a
trial by the Radicals, with Ben Wade in the
Presidential Chair who, accordngto that paper
are resolved to sacrifice him. in order to draw
public attention from the conviction and re-
mo val of the President, (if accomplished.) The
Herald says:
ave have hitherto warned Mr. Davis of the
necessity these fellows would presently be under
to kill somebody" ..-.-,--....--
lift is necessary to kill somebody, in order to
appease raging popular thirst for blood the
American people are surely sunk in the depths
Of unmitigable depravity. The Radicals would
certainly bring MIR Davis to the gallows, if bis
death would benefit their party, or advance their
projects; but such an act would only draw upon
them the detestation Of the country, and still
further weaken their rapidly diminishing forces
The suggestion of the Herald, that the immoa.
ton of Mr. Davis would be accepted as COM
pensation for the removal Of Mr. johnson, is a
base libel on the character of the American peo-
pie. And the advise rendered to Mr. Davis is
equally as insulting to him as to the country.
10 suppose that the Confederate ex President
would meanly forfeit his bond, and Violate his
plighted honor, even in order to sare his Lte, is
far more unjust to him than to call him rebel
and traitor. "-Raleagh Sentinel.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-19
Correspondence of the Wilmington Journal.
STATESVILLE. N. c.. May7. 1868


Messrs Editors On the 1st instant, Thomas
c. Dula was executed in this place for the muir
der of Laura Foster. The homicide was COM
mitted in Wilkes county, in May, 1866. He
moved his trial to this county and was twice
convicted here; the first trial having been set
aside by the Supreme Court. He was men,
Der of the AID N. G. Regiment, and was stationed
with his regiment in or near Wilmington during
the Winter of '63 and "a, and also during that
of 81 and '65. The day before his execution,
he told the Rev. Mr. Yates, a Methodist preach
er stationed at this place: that during the time
his regiment was stationed at Wilmington, he
killed man in house of i'll fame in that city.
His statement is that he met three blockade
runners at the house and had quarrel with one
OF them, and he Dula) knocked him down with
a chair. A second one attacked him, and Dula
stabbed him in the breast or bowels, and he
thinks killed him. He struck the remaining
one on the right arm with pistol and disabled
him; he then escaped from the house and went
back to the regiment. He did not tell Mr. Yates
the street, Or house, name of any of the parties
where it occurred, neither did he mention the
year: but his regiment was stationed in w lining
ton mentioned above.
Some innocent man may have been sus-
pected of the deed, and write to you merely to
let you know who the culprit was.
He was only twenty -four years old when exc
cuted, but was the most hardened, desperate
devil that was ever hanged in this or any other
State. He made speech an hour long at the
gallows, charged perjury on the witnesses against
him, but never once denied his guilt of the muir
der for which he was hanged.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-19

quirer gives the following items from Chester
District:
The CRoPs.-Wheat is looking finely Corn
and cotton are rather backward, by reason of the
late Spring. The present spell of cool weather.
causes good deal of apprehension among the
farmers.
ExcuRsIoN.-We have:heard pleasant ru-
NOR of an intended excursion of young ladies and
gentleman from Charlotte to this place. Wehope
that it is true, and can assure the party of warm
welcome to our old hills
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-19
Congress.

MAY 12.-The tax bin presented in the House
to-day, abolishes the Offices of Revenue Agents
and inspectors of the Revenue Department It
provides for the appointment of a Supervisor for
each Judicial District of the country. The sole
power of appointment and removal of Collectors,
Assessors and all officers of the Revenue Depart
ment are given to Commissioner independent
of the President or Senate. The Whskey
tax is two dollars the same as now; Tobacco tax
unchanged; Cigars ten dollars per thousand /;
Special taxes are considerably increased Legacy
taxes and distributive shares remain unchanged;
Tax on distilleries is very slightly increased.
Forney has resigned the Seeretaryship Of the
Senate.
May 13-In the Senate, communication
from Gen. Grant covering voluminous informa-
ton from the Southern States, was referred to
the Military Committee. The Chair presented
the Constitution of South Carolina, which was
referred to the Committee on Territories
Mr. Sherman presented resolutions from the
Ohio Legislature, protesting against the Recon
struction Acts and instructing its Senators and
requesting the Representatives to vote for their
repeal. Also protesting against bill limiting
jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. Mr Sherman
said he regarded this as extraordinary, and at his
instance it was tabled.
Mr. Forney's resignation was laid on the table
against Cameron's motion that it be accepted inn
mediately.
The bill admitting Arkansas after an effort to
pass it at once was referred to the Judiciary
Committee, with instructions to report on Satur-
day so that the Senate could act on it on Monday
In the House, bill admitting several South
ern States was taken up. Mr. Stevens offered
the following amendment:
provided, that the provision of the Seven
teenth Section of the Constitution Of the State
of Georgia, shall not apply to debt due to any
person who, during the whole time of the late
rebellion, was loyal to the United States and OPP
posed to secession. .%@
Mr. Stevens gave notice that he would call the
previous question this evening in order that the
vote might be taken the first thing tomorrow.
Mr. Beck argued in opposition, making very
strong points. Mr. Robinson followed. The
House adjourned without seconding the previous
question, ...... .
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-19
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS.
AT THE OLD ESTABLISHED HOUSE OF
ELIAs cx3 coHEII.


We have received and daily adding to our enor-
nous stock of
Fancy and Staple Dry Goods,
Notions, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats. Fancy Arti
cles, &C., consisting in part as follows:
Ladies' Dress Goods.
OF every description, Fancy Coored Black Dress
Silks, Linens Cambrics. Bleaehed Sheeting and Shirt
ings, Pillow Castings Calcoes, Jaconets Swiss Null
Victoria and Bishop Lawn, Aainsook, Briiliants,
Hosiery, Gloves, Handkerchief, Corsets, &c.
All Of which we offer to the trade regardless of
competition at prices unsurpassed by any house in
the State.
We respectfully call the attention of the Ladies to
our enormous and well selected stock Of
Millinery Goods,
Consisting of Ladies, Misses and Children's Hats
and Bonnets, which cannot be excelled in price,
quality or style. ...- 80
ne In order to facilitate the supplies and the
great demand for such Goods a. ars suited to this
market, of the firm will after LIST Nav per
manently locate in New York for the purpose of at
tending to the purchase Of all kinds Of Goods adapted
to trade. By this important arrangement we
will be in receipt Of New Goods weekly and win
be enabled to supply the demands at lower rates
than ever offered in this market, and which win
greatly add to the interest Of those who favor us with
q call. ~-" E--
Wholesale buyers win consult their interests by
giving US call before purchasing elsewhere, rs
great Inducements are offered for that trade i'm par
ticular- ELIAS COHEN. "a 4.
Tryon Street, Opposite Charlotte Hotel
April q, 1868. - 800 Charlotte. ". C..
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-19

bas- In the trial of Gen. Cole for the murder
of Hiscock, at Albany, on the ground of adultery
with his wife. the counsel for the accused makes
the remarkable statement that 'twthin the last
two hundred years no man has been punished
by any court of justice, either in this country or
in England, for shooting the seducer of his wife,
his daughter or his sister, when that motive and
that alone has prompted the fatal blow"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-19
ICE! ICE II
100000 Lbs. Best Boston Ice.

$50, 900 Lbs. Best Boston Ice.
FOR SALE BY THE CHARLOTTE ICE COMPANY
Regular customers will be supplied with ICE de-
livered at their residences, at o'clock a m at 81
cents per pound for the present. Call at the Corner
Drug Store and make your arrangements for the
season. -..4.-4.-
Small quantities can be had ut the Store during
the day at 8 cents per pound.
TERMS: Strictly Cash--no deviation from this rule
MAY III. 1868.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-19
Sls,148,6

SlS,l 62lF
s-5.-. -4 ". g. OLMSTED, Secretary.
Interest received more than pays losses.
Dividends average over 80 per cent.
All policies non-forfeifable for a stated amount.
Assurance can be effected in all forms desired.
Dividends always cancel notes, and in % years no
note has ever been deducted from policy In case Of
death. This is certainly the cheapest Company 10
the q. 8. All profits divided amongst policy
and NO dividends or interest paid to stockholders.
Cali OF the City Bank Of Charlotte and see list OF
assured, eomprising ministers. lawyers, merchant
plautcrs, mechsnics and capitalists - .-
May 4, 1859 A. o. BREEIZER, Agent.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-19
EdgeWorth Female Seminary
GREENSRORO N a.

The Proprietors take pleasure in announcing tina.
this Institution will be re-opened on the first day Of
September next. We have leased ii to che REV J. NJ
NJ. CALDWELL, who is now President Of Concord
Female College. Prof. s. j. Stevens and oth.r
Teachers, constituting Faculty of superior merit
will be associated with him.
We congratulate sthe friends and patrons and
alumni of Edgeworth in view Of this arrangement.
J. A. GRAY
May 4, 1868 I'm j. L. MOREHEAD,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-19
Forgetfulness.

Who can forget loving word,
Though said in language plain?
It SINKS within the Utmost heart,
And is not sent In vain.
Who can forget loving glance,
A smile for us alone
All these are what we love TO get
4. And prize them as our own.
Who can forget parting kiss,
The last fond lingering look! -z
IT'S these that after years have flown,
Are found in memory's book.
Yet there are some who can forget,
Whose memories never stray;
With whom the present is enough
The past has died away.
IT'S thus with some, yet am glad,
Of such know but few,
And may it ne'er be said, dear friend,
Of either | or you.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-19
AGENTS WANTED FOR THE
.-. Life of jefferson Davis

BY FRANK Ii. ALFRIEND, of Richmond.
This is the only full authentic and OFFICIAL bis.
tory of the Life and Public Services of the grea,
Southern leader Mr. Alfriend has had the co-opera.
ton and assistance of the leading Confederate OH.
Gals in the preparation of this work. as will be ap.
parent to all on examination. Send for specimen
pages and circulars, with terms. Address
NATIONAL PUBLISHING CO.,
May IL, 1868. 4wpd. Philadelphia Pa
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-19

The christian Dressmakers" 10 the title of a
new society in Paris, established for the purpose
Of discouraging lov-necked dresses. The mem
bsrs take solemn oath not to make such gar
neQts
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-19
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS

SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS.
H. M. PEI hF -,
Opposite the Court Hoase,)
Is now receiving general assortment Of
Dry Goods,
Selected at the North expressly for this market,
which will be sold at fair prices as can be OBJ
tanned anywhere. l
His assortment of
Ladies' Dress Goods
Comprise many new styles and patterns. The ladies
respectfully invited to call and examine the new
fashions.
Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods,
Of every description and quality, at low prices.
Ready-made Clothing
For Summer wear at reduced figures. le
Give me call and viii give satisfaction in goods
and prices H. NJ. PHELPS,
May / !, 1868 Opposite the Court House.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-19
Fresh Arrivals
AT THE ELEPHANT STORE.

just received full and complete assortment Of
Grocer les,
embracing every article in that line, together with
assortment Of .e. = ser. p.
TOWNSVILLE MADE SHOES
for Men, Boys. Women and Misses. Also, PlOw
Moulds. superior Iron and splendid lot Of
Wilson's Family Flour,
And the whtest Meal in the City.
deliver all articles purchased from me free Of
charge at any place within the corporate limits
March 30, 1868. b. NJ. PRESS0N.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1868-05-19
Life Insurance.

Life Insurance.
Tuenty Annual Statement Of TIE Condition Of the
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company jan
uary 3lst, 1868. .U .-.l -.r.-..
Balance per statement Jan 81, '67, Sl3,s2G, S39.H
Deduct accrued Interest last An
nual Statement, 376,5l46O
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-10-27

SECRETARY SEwARD's PosITIoN.-The New
York Sun, referring to MIR. Stewards recent
visit to that city, and the warm greeting he
met with from men of all parties, remarks:
In politics the position OF Mr. Seward is sim
pie and characteristic. Toward General Grant
he cherlshes the confidence and respect due to
his eminent abilities, character and services.
He regards him as firm, prudent and
patriotic man, who will administer the govetn n
ment with no purpose except the good Of the
country. Tue Radical party, however, and lis
policy do not receive MIR. Stewards appreciation
or assent. He favored different mode of re-
constructing the Southern States. He believed
that simple adherence to the constitution,
with the least possible amount OF special legs-
lation, was all that was necessary to briug
their people back INTO the Union, and to estab-
lish peace as rapidly and as thoroughly as was
possible after 80 fierce civil war. The Re-
publican party, however, determined to pursue
different course; and as Dir. Seward has not
been able to share in their views or in their ex-
pectations as regards the South, be is not now
able to make common cause with them IN the
pending campaign. At the same time he is
still less able 10 join the Democracy. MIR: Sew
ard thus stands virtually outside OF all existing
political organiza ions.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-10-27

ssLEr JEEMEs Go."-The Land We Love gives
a model letter from young lady whose sweet
heart was in tho Fifth South Carolina Regi-
ment, to SIr. Davis, President Of the late Con-
federncy, asking for furlough for her lover
To como home and get married:
'.Dear Mr. President: want you to let
Jeemes Clancy, of company 1th, 5tb S. G. re-
giment, come homo and get married. Jcemes
is willin', is willln'. my NANNY, she is wiin',
his nanny says she is illln', but Jeemes'
captain, be amt willin'. Now when we're oil
wlilin', ceptn' Jeemes's captain, think you
might let up and let Jeemes come. I'll make
him go straight back when he's done got mar
red and fight just hard as ever. Your affec-
tlonate friend, &C."
Mr.. Davis wrote OIL the letter, 81 ct Jeemes
60" and Jeemes came home, married the af-
fectionato correspondent of AIR. Davis, and re-.
turned TO his regiment, and did fight as well
as ever.
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-10-27
Marrif6.

SCHNE1ZER-MABUS-In this city, on Thurs.
day evening" Dad instant the house OF the BRIDES
mother, by the Rev. L. MULLER. g. CHAS. SCHMET-
ZER to Miss REBECCA, third daughter OF the late
WM. MABUs. of Columbia, S. C..
ag Columbia Phoenix please copy and send bill
to this ofi.e
MINNIGERODE- -POWELL-On the 9th of Octo-
Der, at Oakley, tho country seat of HENRY G. DULA
NEY, Esq. Fauquer County, IVA. by the Rev. c. MINI
N1oEnopE. d. D., assisted by the Rev. o. A.. KIN
SOLVING, CHARLES MINNlGBRODE, JR.. of Rich
mond Va to JENNIE, youngest daughter OF the
late GEORGE IuTHBERT POWELL. OF Loudon County,
Va.
BAZtL-SANG 5ToN.-By Rev. A. WEBSTER, at
the Centenary Church. on ths Goth instant, PETER
HAZEL to MARTHA A. SANGSTON, 9th Ct this
city,
The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-10-27
Condensed News by Telegraph.


There have been no earthquake shocks felt
in San Francisco since Sunday morning.
England, France, Prussia, Italy and Portu-
gal have recognized the provisional govern
ment OF Spain.
A line of steamers between some port in Italy
andthe United States is projected 10 accom-
modate the increasing fruit trade.
All available troops in and around Havana
have been sent against the insurgents. The
palace of the Captain General is guarded by
volunteers.
Latest Rio Janeiro advices state that the
United States Minister, Washburne, had arriv-
ed at Montevideo. He protested against the
violation OF the American legation at Ascen-
sion, forty persons protected by the American
flag having been seized al that place.