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Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

A NOVEL WAY OF REACHING A VERDICT.
The jury in the case of r. E. Cowart
for killing J. M. Thurmond, ex-Mayor and
prominent lawyer, in the court room at
Dallas, Texas, about two months ago,
arrived at verdict by adding the number
of years each of the jury thought the
prisoner should serve and dividing the
sum by twelve. Cowart will be sentenced
for two years.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12
SECOND STOCK.

Owing to an unprecedented good trade our
buyer was compelled to go North last week to
replenish our much broken Stock. These Goods
will be bought cheap, and our customers shall
have the advantage of low purchases
In addition to large stock of Dry Goods. we
have large and well selected lot of
Clothing,
Which it will be to your advantage to examine
before buying
Our dealings are fair, and we sell goods as
cheap as the same grade can be bought anywhere.
We ask you to inspect our Stock; will gladly
show you our Goods whether You want to buy
or not.
T. L. SEIGLE & CO.
Nav B. 1892
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12
CHARLOTTE MARKET. May II, 1882.

Cotton market steady at the following quota
tions: Good MiddliDg 11a@, Middling III, Low
Middling IL, Good Ordinary 10, Stains and
Tinges 2 to 81.
Flour from wagons, 1926, $3.50 and 81 per
sack, according to quality.
Corn and Meal in demand at 81 to $1.05 per
bushel; Peas $1.40 to $1.70.
Bacon, from stores, 121z by the side, and 114
by the box.
Fresh Beef and Mutton is very scarce in this
market at present. Cattle on the hoof would
bring 81 to cents per pound, and in demand.
Butter 15 to 20 cents per pound; Spring Chick
ems 20 cents and grown 80 cents each Eggs 121S
per dozen.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12
M A R RIED .

At Cary, Wake county, on the Sd inst. by Rev.
L. L. Hendren, Mr.. Frank Martin of Winston,
and Miss Eva Hendren, daughter of the off,
ciating clergyman.
In Iredell county, at Mt Mourne on the 18th
ult, Mr.. g. o. Beard and Miss Emma Mayhew.
Also, on the 26th ult, Mr.. w. L. Harrell and
Miss Emma Honeycut. Also, on the 9th nit,
by j. B. Cornelius, Esq, Mr.. James Hobbs and
MIS-. Victoria Hager.
In Union county, on the 27th ult, by T. e.
Eubanks, Esq, Mr.. Daniel Jenkins and Miss
Huldah Gay
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

THE TRIAL OF SERGEANT MASON
Washington, May s.-A decision was
rendered by the Supreme Court of the
Sergeant John A. Mason, petitioner upon
an application for a writ of habeas corpus.
The court in a carefully prepared opinion
by the chief justice deciding that the
court martial had full jurisdiction to try
Mason for the offence charged; that its
proceedings we're within its proper juris-
diction, and that the sentence pronounced
was not in excess of its power. Petition
for writ of habeas corpus is therefore
denied and rule to show cause discharged.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

THE Supreme Court of the United
States in carefully prepared action by
the Chief Justice, decided that the court
martial had full jurisdiction to try Ser
geant Mason for the offence charged and
that the sentence was not in excess of its
power. The petition for writ of ha6eas
corpus is denied. His friends will have
to enlarge the petition for pardon several
more miles.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12
New Advertisements.

Sale of City Property-C N g Butt, Commissioner.
Household Economy-Scarrs Fruit Preservative
L. r. Wriston & Co.
Notce-Barker & Derr Huntersville
story of the Sewing Machine-Singer Manufac-
- turing Co., N Y
staple and Fancy Groceries-LeRoy Davidson
central Hotel, Shelby, N. CIV. E. Ryburn.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

THE authorities of the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company have issued orders to
their agents not to sell tickets to intoxi-
Gated persons, and the gatemen at stations
are instructed not to allow any person
manifestly under the influence of liquor to
pass to the trains. 1t is an excellent
regulation, and one which ought to be en-
forced by all railroad companies.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

ACCORDING to the Yazoo, Miss, Senti-
mel, many planters say that they would
not part with the advantage the overflow
will be to their lands for a nice little sum
of money. The sediment deposited by the
flood will do the soil more good than any
fertilizer that could be applied. One
planter says the cotton lands will now be
worth from 81 to IS more per acre than
formerly.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

AFTEE the opening of the Conference
at Nashville, Tenn, on Saturday, Bishop
McTyeire announced the death of DR..
Summers, the Secretary of the Conference
which occurred that morning at O'Clock.
There were many eloquent remarks in
eulogy to the deceased and his eminent
services to the Church. AS token of
respect the Conference adjourned till
Monday, and committee was appointed
to make arrangements for the funeral.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

THE assassination of Lord Cavendish
and Secretary Burke has aroused the
greatest indignation throughout the
country, and the Irishmen of Boston have
offered reward of $4,000 for the appre-
hension of the murderers. This was Ca
bled to Parnell.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

az Twenty-six United States Sena-
tors are to be chosen for the term begin
ming next March. They are from the
States of Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Louis
lana, Maine, Massachusetts,, Michigan,
Minnesota, Nebraska, New Hampshire,
Rhode Island, Alabama, Arkansas, Della
ware, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi,
New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon,
South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and West
Virginia.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

THE New York Herald characterizes
the tariff commission bill as ga bill for the
indefinite postponement Of taxation" and
says at is a measure in the interest Of
lobbies and jobs, and some monopolies,
and against the plain interest of the
people"
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

THE new Chinese bill which the Presi-
dent has signed, is the same as the vetoed
bill in the main. The limitation clause,
during the operation of which no Chinese
can come to this country, is fixed at ten,
instead of twenty years.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

REPRESENTATIVE Scales introduced the
following bill: Providing that the home
stead and personal property exemption as
provided for under the laws of each State
shall not be liable to execution on judg-
ment obtained on any claim due the United
Sfataa
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

THE State Democratic Convention
which meets at Raleigh in July will nomi-
nate candidates for Supreme Court Judge
and representative from the State at
large. 1t will also ratify the nominations
for Superior Court Judges made by the
district conventions.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

AS AN illustration of the improvident
and reckless expenditure of the public
money, which the present session of Con
gress will be memorable, bill passed the
House appropriating s225,ooo for build
ing at Peoria, Illinois, a Postofice and
United States Court room. The debate
proved that no United States Courts sal
in Peoria
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

THE President has issued an order re-
lieving General Fitz-John Porter Of so
much of the court martial sentence as de-
barred him from holding any Office of trust
under the United States.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12
NOTICE |

Our friends and customers will please note the
fact that we have a representative in the North.
ern markets buying our Stock of
Spring ard Summer Goods.
We will have open in few days complete
stock of Staple and Fancy
DRY GOODS,
Dress Goods, Notions, Hosiery, &c.
We desire to call your attention especially to
our stock of Black Goods, viz: Cashmeres.
Tamise, Buntings, Brillianteens, Nuns Yelling,
&c, which will be complete in every particular.
Reserve your purchases till you inspect our new
Stock.
BARRINGER & TROTTER.
March 10, 1882.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

"a Gen. Arthur was our Vice-Presi-
dent, and is now our President; and hence
you will find that the tail is wagging the
dog while Ohio is breaking away from the
party; and as the wings lost the Govern
ment under, Vice-President Tyler and
Vice-President Fillmore, they are pretty
sure to lose it, it seems to US, under Vice
President tArthur-Ci Cincinnati ENQUIRER,
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

In the United States Court at Charles
ton, all the jurors were discharged finally,
which means that the government has
given up its unholy and Intellectual cru
sade against the white people of Carolina,
and will try no more political cases this
term.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

~ WASHINGTON, May 9.-Argument
upon the defendants bill of exceptions in
the Guiteau case began to-day before the
District Supreme Court in Banc, Chief
Justice Carter presiding. Chas. Ell. Reed
for the defendant opened the argument,
and had not concluded when the court
adjourned for the day.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

THE Southern Baptist Convention met
in Greenville, S. c., on Wednesday, May
10th. There were 262 delegates present
and the Rev. DR.. Nell was reelected
President. The financial exhibit is one OF
the most encouraging ever made by the
Board. Annual receipts $49,o41, expend-
itures $45, 1852, leaving $s,279 in hands OF
the Board.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

IT is common practice in Philadelphia
to take children to the gasworks to be
treated for whooping cough. There the
little ones are held over the purifying pans
to breathe the mingled fumes of ammonia
and sulphur. This affords relief by clear
ing the air passages, and the physicians
recommend it.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12
Sale of City Property.

On Monday, the 18th day of June. 1882, at 10
M by virtue of decree of the Superior Court
will sell at the Court House in Charlotte N.
c., that House and Lot at the corner of B and 9th
streets known as the late residence of Charles H
Elms. The House is large, and very convenient
to the business portion of the city.
Terms 10 per cent cash, balance payable in
nine months, purchaser TO give note with ap-
proved security bearing interest from date at
eight per cent. Possession given by Oct. 1st.
G. N. G. BUTT,
Nav 10, 1882. 4w Commissioner
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

CLEVELAND COUNTY Superior Court
opened at Shelby, on Monday, Judge Gud-
ger presiding. There was heavy crimi.
nal docket, among which is that of Amos
Horn, COL, on trial for murder. There is
the rare spectacle in North Carolina
court of an application for divorce, Mrs
Eliza Riddle VS.. Mi. J. L. Riddle. There
was another case but it was compromised
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

SENATOR BLAINE, when he appears be-
fore the country as candidate for Presi-
dent, can claim the honor of having been
told he was ''bully and liar" distinc-
tion few can boast.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

IT is rather significant that the colored
men at their State Conventional in framing
aplatform, are so unanimous in demand
ing the repeal, or modification of the peni-
tentlary system. They also declare that
the poll-tax ought not to be made pre-
requisite to voting They are all in SYM
pathy with any movement to overthrow
the Bourbon Democracy, and that will
offer better inducements than the Repub-
lican party. They are for sale
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

IT has been published that Mrs. Jesse
W. James, wife of the robber, was prepar-
ing life of her husband. She has issued
a circular denying such reports and that
she was wholly unconscious of his having
committed any crime, or had the least
knowledge. of any wrong doing, with which
he may have been charged. We print
this as requested and take the opportunity
of asking, if she was innocent of the
method with which her husband supplied
himself with expensive jewelry, etc.,
with which she adorned herself.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

A PosToFFIcE has been established at
Cesar's Head, Mr.. F. B. Beville, post
master. A great convenience for the people,
and adds much to the attraction of this
summer resort.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

H Entomologist Riley thinks the
cotton worm costs Southern planters S15,-
100000 year, and says the insects could
be killed with decoction of the arsenical
refuse from aniline dye factories, or got
rid of altogether by burning the cotton
stalks. 1t is "rattoon" cotton that the
young insects feed on in the Spring before
the new plants are grown.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

W The scene in the House of Com
mons when Mr.. Gladstone announced his
change of policy with regard to Ireland
was simply indescribable. The Herald
says: ''The mocking laughter and bitter
scorn wherewith from time to time his
words were greeted made the task painful,
though he tried hard to put bold face on
the matter"
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

ALEXANDER STEPHENS while ascending
the steps leading to the House of Repre-
sentatives, slipped and fell to the ground.
His ankle was sprained but not seriously
injured,
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

In digging for the foundations of new
buildings in Richmond, Virginia, on the
site of the old Spottswood hotel, piece
of leather was found in an old vat that ex-
listed there when the ground was used as
tan yard, eighty years ago. The leather
was in excellent preservation, and is to be
converted into shoes.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12
Fine Residence for Sale.
May 8, 1882.

A well-built and nice Dwelling House on Col
lege Street, third block from Trade Street, is
offered for sale. 1t is within two or three
minutes walk of the Public Square, and there il
on the premises nice Well of Water and all
necessary out-buildings. The Dwelling contains
about 8 Rooms.
ALSO, one-half interest in two Brick Cottages
on Mint Street. Also, one Horse, Buggy and
Harness. Apply to
A. 81. CRESWELL
Opposite LIST Presbyterian Church.
April 81, 1882 4w.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12
Local Items.

THE services on Memorial Day were some
what interfered with by the rain, and many were
deferred from joining the procession by the
threatening appearance of the clouds at the time
of forming. Col ]. p. Thomas, as Chief Mar
shall Military Cadets, Hornets Nest Rifemen
and detachment of the Mecklenburg Rifemen,
the Pioneer, Independents and Hornet fire
companies, formed the line. At the Cemetery
Rev. N. N. Woods opened the services with
prayer and James W. Osborne read the roll of
honor, but was compelled to omit portion as
the rain was falling. After placing their floral
offerings on the graves and the firing of salute
by the Hornets Nest Riflemen, the citizens hur-
riedly left for their homes. The oratien by Col.
81. c. Jones was omitted, it viii, we trust, be
published. s..E....
IT is a certainty that the Goth May celebration
will be all that has been promised; the people
are thoroughly aroused and in earnest The
various committees are making extensive pre-
parations for the accommodation and entertain
ment of strangers that will be in attendance
The reception committee will meet Senator
Bayard and other invited guests at Greensboro.
Senator Ransom was chosen to read the Neck
lenburg Declaration of Independence. The sea-
son is propitious, and the city never presented q
handsomer appearance. and many will return to
their homes with pleasant recolections of their
visit. t-.a.
ADVOCATES of the Greenback party Col John
r. Winston, of this State. and Mr.. Jesse w. Har-
per, of Illinois, collected small crowd on the
Square and gave them their ideas of what the
country would be if all would join their party.
How many converts they had we know not.
THE children of the Second Presbyterian Sab
bath-schoel will have picnic in the country, at
some place on the g. G. R. R. Those who desire
crossing of the G.. G. r. R. at 10 o'clock this
morning.
DESTRUCTIVE CYCLoNEs.-A terrible
cyclone passed over McAllister, mining
settlement in the Indian Territory Mon
day. Several people were killed outright
and four fatally and eleven dangerously,
80 more less hurt. Fifty-eight houses
were totally demolished and thirty others
badly wrecked. The cyclone cut path
through the timber just as scythe would
NOW through graes. The damage to the
Usage coal and mining company was very
great. The population of the settlement
was only 800. The suffering caused by
the visitation is very great. Mound City,
Mo-, was also struck by cyclone Mon
day evening and property terribly
wrecked. Trees were uprooted, fences
prostrated, and crops nearly ruined. The
steeple of the Christian church was blown
away and many houses were wrecked.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12
Notice.

Mr.. M. L. Harris at Concord, and Miller Bros.
at Shelby, will collect dues for the HOME AND
DEMOCRAT, and our subscribers in Cabarrus and
Cleaveland counties will oblige us by settling
with those gentlemen
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

BRooKHAvEN, MISS, May s.-The coun-
ty Jail was entirely destroyed by fire last
night. Three colored prisoners were
burned to death. The fire originated in a
cell in which they were confined and it is
believed they set it on fire in the hope of
making their escape.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

THE missing Dorsey, who is wanted in
Washington to answer to the charge of
stealing, is Secretary of the Republican
National Executive Committee.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12
NOTICE.

BARKER & DERR of Huntersvlle, DERR
& BARKER of Cowan's Ford, and A J. DERR
u co. of Randlesburg N G., have this day dis
solved their mercantile business by mutual con-
sent and the business will be carried at Hum
tersville by R. 81. W. Barker, at Cowan's Ford
by A. j. Derr and at Randlesburg by A. j. Derr
& Co. This 1st April, 1882
May 10, 1882. 4w
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

w George Camp, colored, tried at
Brevard last week, for killing negro in
Transylyania some years ago, was con.
victed and sentenced to be hanged June
23d.-Asherille Citizen.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12
State Medical Association.
Reported for the Home and Democra,

lneporteo ior ne nome and Democrat
The N. G. State Medical Association
assembled in Concord on Tuesday last.
the 9th inst, DR.. Wood of Wilmington.
presiding. The attendance on Tuesday.
Wednesday and Thursday numbered about
100 of as fine looking and clever set Of
men as ever meet together in this State
for consultation and exchange of views.
Several Essays on medical subjects were
read, one by DR.. w. w. Gather of this
county. e. ~ y r. =
The Annual Reports showed that the
Society was in prosperous condition, and
outsiders were impressed with the idea
that it has done much good in this State
by elevating the Profession and affording
the public much valuable information in
which the whole population is deeply
interested.
On Wednesday evening DIR. Knox, OF
Raleigh, delivered the Annual Address
before large audience of ladies and
gentlemen in the Court House. His sub
ject was Vaccination, and he handled ii
in such an able and interesting manne,
that all were pleased and instructed.
The Society adjourned on Thursday
afternoon, but we have not learned the
place fixed on for the next meeting, OF
the names of the new officers.
The people of Concord did themselves
credit in extending to visitors a profuse
and elegant hospitality, which was highly
enjoyed by the Doctors as we'll as by
many who do not belong to the Profession
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

W The U. s. Senate, on May 4th,
confirmed John S. Wise of Virginia, to
be United States Attorney for the East
ern District of Virginia.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

The Guiteau bill of exceptions before
the District Supreme Court in bano is now
being argued by counsel Reed.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

az A plot has been discovered to
blow up the Kremlin at Moscow, during
the coronation of the Czar; three hundred
Nihilists have been arrested.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12
d l e d

In Lancaster county. 8. c., on the 9th ult.,
Mrs. Mary F. Mcdowell, wife of Samuel T. Nc
Dowell, aged 81 years.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12
wi WEE O11
J. J. LIrcHFoRD, Sec'y.

Il The following resolution was unani.
nously adopted by the committee:
Whereas since the last meeting of the
State Executive Committee the Demo.
cratic party has been successfully carried
through heated campaign, and we desire
to place on record our recognition of the
services rendered by Captain Coke az
chairman, and the other members OF the
Central Executive Committee.
Resolved, That the thanks of the Dem
ocratic party are due to Captain Coke and
his associates on the Central Committee
for their services in the last campaign
and that as a testimonial of our high
appreciation thereof the secretary be
directed to cause the publication OF this
resolution.
The following extract from the plan Of
organization heretofore adopted is re-
printed:
State Conveatiom.-l. The State Con
vention shall be composed of delegates ap
pointed by the several county conventions
Each county shall be entitled to elect one
delegate for every three hundred Demo
cratic votes, and one delegate for fractions
over one hundred and fifty Democratic
votes, cast therein at the last preceding
gubernatorial election. In case any dele
gate shall fail to attend, he may, by writ
ing, signed by himself and attested by the
chairman of his county executive commit
tee, or the chairman of his county conven
tion, appoint his own alternate; and none
but delegates or alternates 80 appointed
or provided shall be entitled to seats in
said convention: Provided always, Tha,
such delegates as may be present at any
Democratic convention shall be allowed te
cast the whole vote to which their town
ship or county may be entitled. 49,.
2. In all conventions thus provided fol
by this system, after vote is cast, there
shall be no change in such vote until the
final result of the ballot shall be an
nounced by the chairman of said conven
tion.
By order of the committee.
OcTAv1Us COKE, Chm.
J. J. LITCHFORD Sec'y
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

az Work on the Washington National
Monument has been resumed.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

Doring the year 1881, $4,000 tons of
fertilizers were sold in North Carolina.
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

THE famous Temperance portrait" of
Mrs. Hayes was carried to Cincinnati
to be placed in the hall during recent
meeting of the Ladies' State Temperance
Society,"" and at the close was returned
to the White House. Some lady friend
and admirer has been informed that
President Arthur is ungallant enough not
to have it rehung in the East room, it's
former position. She writes to a Massa-
chusetts paper in bitter vein: 81 feel
indignant that six wineglasses at every
plate can blind her husbands successor
to the insult he offers her by allowing her
portrait to remain unhung."
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12
Democratic State Executive Committee

RALEIGH, May 3, 1ss2.-Pursuant to a
call, the Executive Committee of the Con-
servative-Democratic party for the State
at large met in this city this day, the at
tendance being larger than usual. The
object of the call being to fix upon time
and place for holding State convention of
the party, it was resolved, after an inter
change ofopinious, that State convention
should be held in Raleigh on Wednesday,
5th of July next. f
Ocr. Coke, Chm.
J. J. LIrCHFoRD. Sec'y,
Charlotte home and Democrat., 1882-05-12

NEW YORK. May IL, 1882.
Cotton quiet and steady-Middling Uplands
125 25-16.
LIVERPOOL, May II. 1882.
Cotton steady-Middling Uplands 65S pence