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Letter from Hon. Win. A. Graham, To a Conservative Mats Meeting in Raleigh. Hillsboro', N. C, Oct. 10th, 1867. Gentlemen : I shall be unable, by reason of engagements of business, to be present at the meeting of the Conservative people of Wake, at Raleigh, on the 12th inst., and to address them on the topics involved in the approaching elec tion, in accordance with the invitation received from you a few days since. I regret this, both because of the pleasure I should have derived from a free communication with so intelligent an assemblage ofc the citizens of the State on the duties of the present time, and because the topics in question are too numerous and suggestive to be treated satisfactorily in a letter, without un becoming tediousncss. I was pleased in observing that such a meet ing had been called. In the opinion of some, with whom I have conversed, it was supposed there had been too great a delay among Conser vative citizens in communicating together, in the face of very active exertions to form a party adverse to them and to the best interests of the State, in which it was sought to combine all the colored voters by appeals to prejudice, passion, and unlawful gain. I have not been much dis turbed by apprehensions of this kind. The white population of North Carolina, by the census of 18G0, outnumbers the black in tlie proportion of two to one, or thereabouts, and, after deducting all who' are disfranchised under the military Acts of Congress, the majority of voters of the former will stand to the latter somewhat in that propor tion. This white population, which has been lipretnfnrft the tlenoaitorv of the Dolitical power of the State, is as faithful to the Constitution of the United States as it ever was or as that ot any other State of the Unioa is now, but they have an intelligent comprehension of their rights and duties as electors and as citizens, and, even with out much consultation or concert, will, in my opinion, cast a majority of votes only in favor of sucn measures ana canaiaates as wm uesi pro mote their safety and happiness. To the mili tary authority, which has been established over them, they yield, a ready ooeaience. nxen where it may supercede their ancient and cher ished laws and usages, they bow before it and make no issue. Uut when, by the law, an issue is presented to them, to be solved through an election, it is naturally to be understood, as the term imports, that they are to have their choice, to vote either upon measures or candidates as each individual voter according to his views of the public interest or his sense of duty may pre fer. The Bill of Rights of the State, from 1776 until now, proclaims that "elections ought to be free." It is a noteworthy fact that, in France, where, so far as elections are allowed, universal manhood suffrage prevails, under the first Bona parte in 1804, and under the third in 1852, a Republican form of government was converted into a monarchical or despotic one, through the ceremony of an election, and by a vote of the people approaching to unanimity. These results were, of course, attributed only to the influence of duress and fear. But in England and Amcr ica such influences are not allowed to operate, and like bribery or fraud would render an elec tion void. According to our theory, if the elec tor at the polls shall express, not his own senti ments, but those ot some other person or au thority, the election itself is but an idle form An election with us, therefore, is an occasion for serious thought, inquiry, unreserved consulta tion and free discussion; and our suffrages are accustomed to be given, according to the convic tions of our minds, effected through such means Iu the election now before us, the electors are to vote "For a Convention or Against a Conven tion," and, at the same time, for delegates to re present their counties in Convention, provided the affirmative vote shall be sufficient, according to the provisions of the law. Such Convention, if called, is to deliberate on the formation of a Constitution, in which there shall be a provision, ''that the elective franchise shall be enjoyed by all such persons as have the qualifications for electors in the present election: that is "all the male citizens of the State twenty-one years old and upwards, of whatever race, color or previous condition, who have been resident in the State for one year previous to the day of any election, except such as max be disfranchised for rartici- pation in the rebellion, or for felony at common law." I make this quotation with care, for the purpose ol collating it in my subsequent remarks, with the qualifications of voters in some of the leading States now represented in Congress, whose members have shown extraordinary zeal W prescribing its terms to us. Never, heretofore, in America, has the elec tive franchise been extended to new classes of voters, except through the agency of Conven tions chosen by those who had enjoyed it before. Congress, by the acts under consideration, has extended it to all males of the black race twenty one years of :age and upwards, with no other qualifications than those above recited; but only so far, however, as regards the present elcctiou. And, according to any recollection, it was stated in the debate on those acts by Mr Fessenden, of Maine, certainly one of the ablest and most ex perienced members of the Senate, that no per manent regulation of this nature could be con stitutionally established in a State without the sanction of its people; and I think the correct ness of the remark was acquiesced in by the sub sequent action of Congress. Congress, then, has provided that in the present election the black race, wiih no other than the qualifications al ready stated, shall vote. That was their act. If it shall be provided that they shall so vote in all future time, the act will be ours. It is not sought to be disguised, that Congress desires that we shall so provide, and it is strongly intimated, that representation in Congress will not be al lowed us until it is done; but it is still left to the people of the State as represented in Convention to be deliberated upon and decided, and no more momentous question was ever presented for the determination of a free people. The inquiry cannot be excluded from our con sideration, if we wold, whether, under the Con stitution of the United States or any republican organization, a Constitution of Government for the regulation of the internal affairs of a State can be forced upon a people against the wishes of a majority of its qualified voters, by distraint or du ress? A Constitution of Government, says Ma cauley, which will fit one State or people may not nt anotner; any more man a coat ry the measure of the Apollo Bejaiderc may be expected to fit all the human race. And the very idea of republican doTcrnment pre-supposes that the people themselves can best judge as to the fun damental law under which they shall live, as well as of the enactments passed from time io time by their legislatures. This proposition & most clearly stated by Washington in his Farewell ad dress, when he declares that "the basis of our political system is the right of the people to make and to alter their Constitution of Government." North Carolina does not seek to have a voice in the question whether the Japanese, Chinese or hc any Asiatic race 6hall exercise the elective fran chise in California; nor does shfi claim the right to interfere in the domestic regulations of any sister State of the Union. On the other hand, she makes her appeal to the people of all the other States to concede to her within the limits of their common Constitution, the powers of con trol, and those only, which those States assert for themselves. - - . - But throwing out of consideration the ques tion of Tight of the people of a State, to frame their State constitution according to their own conceptions of the public good, is the measure proposed expedient? Will it.promote thegeneral welfare to confer the right to vote in all popular elections on the negro race, with no other quali fications than those in contemplation? Is it not perfectly manifest that it will not? The repre sentative republics of this country, with their written constitutions, their divisions of power into legislative, executive or judicial departments, and their introduction of the people to partici pate in and decide upon the rights and interests of society, as voters and jurors, are looked for in vain in other countries of the world, and are founded upon the idea of a certain standard ot virtue and intelligence in the constituent body of electors, without which they cannot be main tained. Y ho among us believes, that the great mass of the blacks recently in a state of slavery come up to this standard of virtue and intelli gence, and are fit to be made self reliant electors? In their condition as to knowledge and morality, the extension of the right of suffrage to them indiscriminately, instead of distributing .... . political power among a greater number oi citi zens, will in fact concentrate it in fewer hands; as designing individuals will but enlarge their own power by using them to vote, not their opin ions, but those ot the men who control them. Already we learn that they have been extensive ly organized into secret societies or leagues, with a view to be voted en masse, and under the in fluence of prejudices carefully instilled into them, in opposition to the whites, who were formerly masters or may now be owners of property. To elect such a class to be permanent voters, as is now proposed to us, will be to make a revolution tending to anarchy, and to hazard, in my belief, the long continuance of any stable government. Foreigners arc barred out from the right to vote for five years after settlement here, by our natu ralization laws, in order that they may become acquainted with our institutions, and capable of taking part in their administration, and must prove that during that time they have behaved as persons of good moral character, and well dis posed to the good order and happiness oi the country. lhe treedinen as a class are less in formed than foreigners and less capable from want of education and early instruction; But, it may be said, there is little disagree ment among ourselves on this question, but Con gress has required it of us, and, in the event of non-compliance, the most direful consequences may be expected. This is an argument, which I am not disposed to pass by, or treat lightly I think some misapprehension prevails in regard to it. Congress certainly has denounced no penalty on such delinquency, in any of three Acts of reconstruction. After providing for the establishment of Military Governments in the ten Southern States, the first of these acts goes on to declare that : 'When the people of any one of said rebel States shall have formed a Constitution of Government in conformity with the Constitution of the United States, in all respects, framed by a Convention of delegates elected ly the male citizens of 8aid Mate, twenty-one years old and upwards, of whatever race, color or previous condition, who have been residents in said State for one year, previously to the day of such election, except such as may be disfranchised;" and "When such Constitution shall provide that the elective franchise shall be enjoy ed by all such per sons as have the qualifications herein stated, for electors of delegates;" and when, and when, and when certain other things shall occur, (as further recited in the otli beet ion,) said State shall be de clared entitled to representation in Congress and senators and Representatives shall be admitted there from, on taking the oath prescribed by law." This is the only provision touching the subject matter under consideration, and its only intima tion is, that until there is a fulfillment of the re quirements, the 3Iilitary Government shall con tinue. Ihere have been threatening declara tions made by individual members of Congress, and certain presses have teemed with fuluiina tions against all who should hesitate in taking immediately the steps proposed, but Congress, as a body, have established no penalty and made no threats. 1 he hist reflection which occurs on hearing these announcements is, that it would be a harsh measure and savor of injustice to re quire people to vote in an election, and then punish them for voting for the candidate, (whether man or measure.) of their choice. And further, that it would be still more unjust to punish the people oi JSorth Carolina for failure to make a Constitution and establish a basis of suffrage which Pennsylvania, Ohio, Xcw York and other great and leading b tides of the rsorth have refused, and still do refuse, to establish for themselves, though with far less cogent reasons than prevail with us. The Constitution of Penn sylvania, as re-ordamed m 1838, regulates suff rage in these words : "In elections by the citizens, every white freeman of the a'ge of twenty-one years, having resided in this Mate one year and in the election district where he offers to vote ten days immediately prcccdinc such election, and within two years paid a State or County tax which shall have been assessed at least ten days before the election, shall enjoy the rights of an elec tor, sc. That of New York provides that J X "Every male citizen of the age of twentj'-one years, He, snail be entitled to vote," &c. "But no man of color, unless he shall have been for three years a citizen of the State, and for one year next preceding every election shall have been seized and possessed of a freehold estate of the value of two hundred and fifty dollars over and above all debts and incum brances charged thereon, and shall have been ac tually rated and paid a tax thereon, shall be entitled to vote at such election," &c. That of Ohio, as follows : "Every white male citizen of the United States, of A V . A. - . me nge oi iwemy-one years, wiio fhall have been a resident of the State one year next preceding the election, and of the County &c, in which he resides, such time as may be provided by law, shall have the qualifications of an elector and be entitled to vote at all elections." Since the passage of the Acls of Confess on. this subject, an amendment has been proposed in the Constitution of Ohio by the Legislature and submitted to the vote of the people, so as to ad mit colored men to the right of suffrage on the same footing with white men; and after a most animated canvass in its favor by the leading pub lic men of the dominant party in that State, the news comes to us, ss I write, that it has been rejected by an overwhelming majority. Now will there be auy punishment attempted" upon the people of that State for refusing to extend the right of suffrage to negroes? If not, is any to be reasonably apprehended upon the people of North Carolina, if they shall come to a like de termination, for reasons far more powerful and controlling? If any penalty is to be imposed, should it not rather be upon those States where the negro is not numerous and has been a free 9 .... , ... . . ., . 133 extern 'l&emocva IJ H a V I cite, 35T man for generations, if not from before the foun dation of the State, (as in Ohio,) than in this State," where they constitute one third of the population, and the generality are necessarily, from their recent condition of slavery, in the grossest ignorance ? It is derogatory to the Congress oi tne united States, to presume, that for a negative vote on this question, which - would be but a respectful remonstrance, they would think of visiting the electors of a State with punishment: and if, in the excitement of the fever, they should, their constituents in the great States already men tioned, as well as others, who have manifested no disposition to make the coveted change in their body of voters, would be quick to perceive that what is ours to-day may become theirs to morrow; that precedents accumulate and con stitute law, and that, as their representatives shall have done to others, so may it be done to them. However this may be, the change propo sed is in a fundamental article of the State Con stitution, deeply affecting the security, safety and peace of society, and the promotion oi the civili zation and happiness of its members; it is do mestic and concerns ourselves only, and we must act upon it in the choice allowed us according to our convictions of duty. The elective fran chise is not necessary to the protection of any of the rights or immunities of the freedaien be fore the law. iJy the present constitution, ana the Bill of Rights which has stood untouched since 1776, the free colored man is now, and al ways has been, entitled to all the guarantees as to life, liberty, security and property, which are vouchsafed to the white men as much so as women, minors and adults of the white race, who have not paid public taxes. The question be fore us therefore is not one of protection to him, but whether he is qualified for the exercise of political power here, which is denied to him in so many States of the North. I have no pre judices against the colored race. As a member of the Legislature in years gone by, 1 voted for their liberation on all proper applications accor ding to the then state of law; in the practice of my profession I aided several in establishing their claims to freedom against white men hold ing them as slaves, and prosecuted and defended their pleas as for white men; and since their liber ation I recommended to the Legislature in a pub lished communication, in eply to inquiries from certain of its members, promptly to concede to them the right to testify in the courts of justice, which was done. I wish them, now, all the happiness and prosperity which can flow from an upright and virtuous course of life in their new condition. But it is better for them and for us, that the elective franchise shall remain as heretofore, with the white race, ensuring a stable, tranquil and salutary state of society, in which every individual, of whatever complexion, shall be protected in all his rights, rather than incur the hazards of the anarchy, disorder and insecu rity which will ensue from the change in question. Deeply solicitous as I am to see the old and constitutional relations of the States of the South to the Union restored, and general harmony re established, I cannot consent to overthrow the organismrof civilized society in a vain and Quix otic attempt to effect that result. I prefer to ask Congress to re-consider the propriety of the course which has been adopted, and would pray them to remember that the destruction of a State, which will be the effect of the measures proposed can never be the means of its lestoration; and that to compel her adoption of a chanjre in her Constitution by strikiug out a provision which stands conspiouously, as we have seen, in those of other great States of the Union, and which they indignantly refuse to remove, is to affix a badre of inferiority utterly inconsistent with their ever hereafter being considered an associa tion of equals. There are two modes of making such an appeal without any disrespect to Congress: 1st, By electing a Convention which shall frame such a Constitution as is deemed fit for the people of JNorth Carolina, and asking approbation thereof. 2nd, By voting aerainst convention. And inas- much as the only specified requirement of the Act of Congress is as to a provision in the Con stitution for negro suffrage, which we consider it ruinous to adopt, I should prefer the latter. Conventions, with power over the fundamen tal law of the State, are not called of choice, ex cept in eases where change is desired, but if the alteration proposed is not approved, there is no occasion for the call. To me, who concurred in, and most heartily approved their decision, it was a sublime spectacle in lebruary 1861, to see the people of .North Carolina reject the proposition made by the Legislature to call a Convention to consider the subject of secession. The presses and politicians ot various shades of opinion, were in the confusion and uncertainty of the times, nearly unanimous in favor of the call. But the people, seeing the critical condition of affairs, rejected it by a decisive majority, at the same time taking care to elect delegates who would represent their sentiments, provided the affirma tive had prevailed. Thus two months were gained, before, causes, not then anticipated, and 1 i m - wnicn were resrarded when they occurred as a necessity, precipitated us into a war already com nicnccd. 1'hese are some of the views I should have presented to your meeting, had I been able to attend. I think the subject has been less con sidered, by the people, than, from its transcen dent importance, it deserves. I disclaim any purpose of disrespect or contu macy towards any department or authority of tne tiovernment ot the United States, and still more at aiming to promote the interests of party!, A Whig from principle, never having had any other party connexion, now past the meridian of me, win giauiy iorego an nis mterest in party provided he can be assured that he yet has a Country. Uur own Uaston, long years ago, in the Halls of Congress, speaking of faction, which is but party in excess, exclaimed, "Faction out of power is a demon in chains. Faction clothed with the attributes of rule is a Moloch of destruc tion." In our present situation what is party to us or wc to party ? To adopt platforms, pro fess creeds or barter away our rights and inter ests as a state, in order to conciliate any party, is not only positively wrong but is a mistaken policy. . Nothing less than the saving efficacy of that pertect law ot liberty embraced in the Con stitution of the United States, with all its privi- leges and mutual guarantees, will relieve or materially benefit us. After this shall be res tored we may afford to participate in the con tests of parties. A half faced fellowship, a patched up Union based on fear, and accompa nied with mental reservations, should not be desired. I trust that Congress will reconsider and be convinced of this truth, and I trust that the people will he charitable toward each other, and patient and subu&sive to the laws, but that Jthey will not lose their elf possession nor forget Jthat freedom in .elections is their birth right; and, if there be among us those who, con scious of little favor with the old voters, are seekine to exhibit extraordinary zeal for Oia new, ana to pina them together as a party or- ganization, opposite and hostile, on the imaginary ground of adverse interest, let the former re member that they constitute the majority, and on this question hold their destinies in their own hands. Intending, as I am sure they do, nothing but what is right and just towards their fellow-citizens of all races, they have it in their power to protect themselves against wrong. I am, very respectfully, gentlemen, your obe dient servant, W. A. GRAHAM. m Washington Items. A number of prominent Southern Railroad men are here, seeking an extension of time for payments due the Government for rolling stock. Dr. L. S. Ives, formerly Bishop of North Carolina, is dead aged 71 years. General Grant in conversation on the late elections, said he was pleased with the result, be cause it would allay anxiety about the conflict of arms and revolution, and compel moderation on the part of the extremists, who have been threatening measures that disturbed the public mind, and kept well-disposed citizens in alarm for the stability of government and security of financial interests. Col. Gilbert, who was implicated in destroying an Arkansas printing office, has been fined $2, 000, and reduced to a Captain, taking rank at the foot of the list. Gen. Grant, in a conversation regarding the .Southern Railroads, expressed himself to the ef fect that they have been managed with energy, and that the inability to pay their indebtedness to the government arises from causes beyond the control of the managers. He favors the exten sion of the time in all cases. The Domocrats gain three State Senators in Iowa, and 10,000 votes. The Republican major ity is 20,000. Chief Justice Chase has delivered a decision releasing a colored apprentice held under the State laws of Maryland. Vallandigham is prominently mentioned as Ben Wade's successor in the United States Sen ate from Ohio. The Bankrupt Law. Important to Insolvents. An intelligent correspondent of the Raleigh Register gives the following information: As very little is known outside of the legal profession of the provisions of the Bankrupt act passed by the last Congress, and the benefits conferred thereby, we publish the following sum mary of the principal sections of the law. Section 2d provides that any person owing debts exceeding 300 may apply for the benefit of the act. The application must be made by petition to the District J udge of the District in which the debtor has lived, or carried on business for the preceding six months, or for the longest period during said six months. The petitioner must annex to his petition a schedule containing a true statement of all his debts, and must also annex an inventory of all his property. The Register, to whom the case is referred, will make the adjudication of Bankruptcy and issue a warrant directed to the marshal of the District authorizing him to publish a notice in the news papers designated iu the warrant, and to serve written or printed-notiee on all creditors named in the schedule; 1st. that a warrant in bankrupt cy has beeu issued against the estate of the debtor; 2d. forbidding the payment of any debts or the delivery ot any property by him; 3d. stat ing the time and place creditors will meet to prove their debts and choose an assignee. (In cases of voluntary bankruptcy, the Mes senger is not to take possession of the property o the bankrupt in the first instance as in cases o: compulsory bankruptcy.) Section 13 provides that the creditors at the hrst meeting held after the service of such notice may choose one or more assignees of the estate o: such debtor. If no choice is made by the credi tors, the Judge or Register, if .there be no oppos ing interest, shall appoint one or more assignees bection 14 provides that the Register shal convey to the assignees all real and personal es- tate ot the bankrupt. The following exemptions are made in favor ot the bankrupt : The necessary house-hold and kitchen furniture, and other articles and neces- aries, not exceeding in value the sum of 500 and also the wearing apparel of each bankrupt and that of his wife and children, and such other property as now is, or hereafter shall be, exempt lrom attachment, or seizure, or levy on execution by the laws of the United fetates. The following property when not included in the foregoing exceptions, is also exempt in North Carolina : Wearing apparel; working tools; arms for muster; 1 bed and furniture; 1 spinning wheel; cards and 1 loom; xJible and lestament; hymn book; 1 prayer book and all necessary 6choo books. The following articles belonging to any housekeeper; 1 cow and calf; 1 loom; 1 Bible and Testament; 1 hymn book; 1 prayer book; 10 bushels of corn or wheat; fifty pounds of bacon, beef or pork, or one barrel of fish; all farming tools necessary for one laborer; 1 bedstead, bed and bedding for every two members of the fami ly, and other property to the value of $50. The property above excepted, does not pass to the assignee, nor is the title thereto impaired or affected by any of the provisions of the act. (The assignee has no right to the labor or per sonal earnings of the bankrupt between the tinicy ot his application and his discharge. The profits of the personal industry of the bankrupt during the same time do not pass to the assignee.") Section 28 provides that the following claims hhall have preference and be paid in full; 1st. the costs and expenses of the proceedings; 2d. debts due the State; 4th. wages due to any clerk or house servant to an amount not exceeding 50. Section 34 provides that the discharge grant ed under the act shall release the bankrupt from all debts, claims, liabilities and demands which might have been proved against his estate in bankruptcy. The remaining sections of the act provide for involuntary bankruptcy. The act also provides that when application is not made within twelve months from the 1st of June, 1807, no discharge shall be granted to a deotor where tne assets do not pay fifty cents on the dollar of the claims against his estate. We would suggest to those whose necessities may compel them to take the benefit of the act, that nearly five months of the twelve have elap sed, and that by deferring they may be deprived of many of the advantages offered to those who make theirapplieation within the prescribed tiine- llje impression that the expenses incurred by going in-to bankruptcy are very heavy is errone ous, as in ordinary cases S50 will cover the costs and fees. - ' An Irishman who was pardoned the night be fore the day appointed for his execution, and who wished to get rid of his wife, wrote to her as follows: 'I was yesterday hanged, and died like a hero; do as I did, and bear it like a man. - North Carolina News. The Judiciary. The Military Governments are gradually working out their legitimate re sults. The semblance of civil Governments are gradually but surely disappearing. We learn that during the present week a judgment oi xne Superior Court of Brunswick has been set aside by the military because the jury was not drawn in conformity with the order of General Canby, although no objection was urged during the trial. Wilmington Journal. Pardon or the Hon. B. Craiqe. The numerous friends of the Hon. Burton Craige will be rejoiced to learn that he has been specially pardoned by the President. Salisbury Banner. Military Commission. The trial before the Military Commission iu session in this city, of Robert Kennedy, (white) a citizen of Meck lenburg county, for stealing a small pox hospital and contents from the Freedmeu's Bureau at Charlotte, was closed on Saturday. The trial of Henderson Cooper, (colored) for a rape on Mrs. Susan Daniels, a white woman, near Oxford, in December 1864, was also concluded. The pris oners, we learn, are to be sent to Fort Macon to await the promulgation of the findings of the court. Raleigh Register. XxT Col. Lee M. McAfee and Capt. Plato Durham have been nominated .for the Constitu tional Convention from Cleaveland county. Capt. J. Q. A. Bryan and Calvin J. Cowlcs, Esq., have been nominated in Wilkes for the Constitutional Convention. So MNAMBULIS M. Distress in g Aec iJen t. On the night of the 23rd ult., Dr. W. Arch. Wright, of Nash County, while on a visit to the family of his relative, W. H. Battle, Esa., near Louisburg, N C, arose" from his bed, and, in a state of unteonsciousuess, leaped or rather fell from a v j$w in. he second story ofrhe hufftU ing, a distance of twenty feet, breaking the left thigh, the left arm, dislocating the elbow, and it is feared, sustaining other serious internal in juries. Rev. Wm. M. Young, Pastor of the Bap tist Church in this city, on Sunday night last, tendered his resignation as such. He will go from here to Pittsburg, Penn., where he has ac cepted a call made to him. Wilmington Post. J&ST'Thc Raleigh Register learns that the order for the election of delegates to the Consti tutional Convention will be issued in a few days. The election will be held about the middle of November. Another Order in Regard to Taxes. Headquarters 2d Military District, ) Charleston, S. C, Oct. 9, 1SG7. j Circular. The following instructions are published for the information and guidance of the Command ing Officers of Posts in carrying out the require ments of General Orders, No. 92, current series, from these Headquarters : In any case embraced within the first subdi vision of paragraph I of said order, the rate of taxation faxed by law, and prevailing at the time the transaction was made and completed, or tlte property, or right, teas parte! tcith, which is the subject of taxation, shall constitute the basis for correcting such excessive taxation; and upon being conformed thereto, such tax shall be valid and binding it being the design of that part of tsaiu paragrapn x io proreci persons, making business operations, from unforeseen imposition of taxes in excess of the rates prevailing when such operations were consummated. In any case arising under the second subdi vision of paragraph I of said order, the rate of taxation imposed on the property or person of a resident of the State shall be the b;isis for cor recting such tax as affecting the property or per son of a non-resident; and upon being conformed thereto, such tax shall be valid and binding. In all cases where the collection ff any tax is suspended under the first or second subdivision of paragraph I of said order, the order suspending the same shall be limited to preventing the col lection of any excess of such tax over and above the amount properly taxable in accordance with the provisions of said order as explained by this circular. Commanding Officers of Posts are authorized to make such orders as may be requisite for carry ing into operation the clauses of said order in conforming with the foregoing provisions, and all civil officers at the respective Posts are required to comply therewith. IJy Command of 13vt. Maj. Gen. Canby: Louis X. Caziarc, Aid-de-Camp. NEW BOOT AND SHOE STORE. I am now receiving from the Manufacturers North the most complete assortment ever offered in this market of Boots and Shoes. I will sell by the case to Merchants at New York prices, and to the Retail Trade I will sell as low as any one. I keep Miles' best Shoes for Ladies, Misses and Children, and Gentlemen's Boots of all kinds French Calf Skins, American Calf, Kip Skins and Sole Leather of all kinds. I feel thankful for the liberal patronage heretofore bestowed on me. gHT Be sure and look for the green Sign-board. S. B. M EACH AM, Between 1st National and Dewey's Bank. October 14, 1807. NEW FIRM. W. Boyd & M. D. L. Moody Have formed a copartnership, and will continue the Groceryt Provision & Commission BUSINESS t the old stand of W. BOYD, in the Springs' Building. They will in a short time have a full stock of New Goods as cheap as the cheapest, and as good if not better, than any firm in Charlotte. They solicit the patronage of new customers as well as the continuance of old friends. October 14, 1807. BOYD & MOODY. FERTILIZERS FOR WHEAT. We have now received our supplies of Guano and Phosphates for Wheat, consisting in part of Pure Peruvian Guano, Soluable Pacific Guano, Baueh's ruospnate or Lime, Zell s Phosphate of Lime, all in sound packages and "warranted free from adultera tion. HUTCHISON, BURROUGHS & CO. 150 Barrels of Rockport Lime. S&cks Liverpool Salt, 1,000 Gallons Cardenas Molasses, in barrels and hogsheads, 2-30 Kegs Nails, assorted sizes. HUTCHISON, BURROUGHS & CO., Commission Merchants. FIRE INSURANCE. HUTCHISON, BURROUGHS & CO, Agents. Policies written ou Storehouses. Dwellings and all kinds of Merchandise in Store or "in Trantilu.'" Ag gregate Capital represented, Twejyp Million Dollars. E. 5. ilXTCUi$QS. i. C. BUBBOCGBS. B. A. SPBIKGS. piaster of Paris, - Rosendale Ce.Dutnt, Rockport Lime; Land Plaster and Clover Seed, just received. HUTCHISON, BURROUGHS L CO. October 14, 18G7, ' v . Foreign News. Dates from Europe of the ICth inst., give the following items of news : Garibaldi has issued another address, urgin the Italian nation to arms. Masina has issued a manifesto urging the patriots of Rome to rise in protection of the Republic. If pressed, the Pope will take refuge in Bavaria. Skirmishmg in th0 Papal territory continues, reports of which are conflicting, both sides claiming advantages; very important conflict has occurred at Manatti. Garibaldi has driven the Papal troops into Monte Maggiore. Three hundred Garibaldians. who blocked up the road to Mouto Libratte, have been driven away. Florence dispatches state that the Papal troojn are falling back on Rome. A dispatch from Paris says that Spain has offered to assist Na poleon in maintaining the temporal power of the Pope. Later advices from Europe say : The party action in Italy gains strength. Almost the en tire press of Italy favor the seizure of Rome. The Pope has called a meeting of the Cardinals to consider the situation. McLEOD & STEELE Hare now in Store a handsome ptock of Dry Goods, Hardware, Cutlery, &c., Which they offer to buyers at low rutes for CumIi. They are prepared to furnish anything in their line that may be called for. Third door from Springs' Corner, Tryon street. Oct. 14, 1807. McLEOD & STEELE. PaU and Winter Stock 1867. FOR THE WHOLESALE AND 11ETAIL TRADE. WITTKOWSKY & RINTELS, ftave now in store one of the largest stocks of GoimU ver brought to.this lakt. t cdltsWs iu part of Dry Goods, Groceries, Hardware, BEADY-MADE CLOTHING, &r. They invite particular attention to their elcgnnt assortment of Ladies Dress Goods, and feel confident that they can give' satisfaction in price and quality. Their stock of lleady-madc Clothing and Gentle men's Furnishing Goods is complete and embraces everything in that line. Boots and Shoes In large quantities and at the lowest cash prices. Their stock of Groceries and Hardware is suffi cient to supply the demands of their customers and friends. In fact, everything and anything can be found in their Store, from the smallest needle to a "cross-cut" Saw. JiaF The attention of country Merchants is re quested, and they arc respectfully invited to call and examine this stock of Goods. Returning thanks for the liberal patronage hereto fore bestoweL, they promise to do all iu their power to give satisfaction to customers hereafter. Millinery and Dress-Making. A separate department is devoted to Millinery mul Dress-making, where the Ladies can have work done promptly and in the latest styles. WITTKOWSKY & RIXTKLS. between the two Drug Stores. Oct. 14, 1807. American Button-Hole and Overseaming SEWING MACHINE. . This Machine is certainly the greatest wonder of the age, having taken the gold medal prize over nil competitors in the World's Exposition at Paris. It is warranted to execute with perfection, all kinls and varieties of Sewing, Hemming, Felling, Cording, Tucking, Braiding, Gathering and Sewing. Quilt ing, &c, that is or can be done by any other Machine now before the public, and in addition to all this makes a more perfect button and eyelet hole tlnni can be made by baud on any fabric. Its oversea til ing stitch and embroidery on the edge stands un rivaled in the world. Parties purchasing can be taught how to use it at the Agency, where the Machine can now be seen. Oct. 14, 1807. A. SINCLAIR, Agent. GREAT ATTRACTION, Under the Sign of the Elephant. PRESSON & GRAY Would respectfully invite their friends and acquain tances and the rest of mankind to call and examine their Stock of Goods before purchasing elsewhere. Their Stock consists of GROCERIES, Embracing everything in that line. Alo a well se lected Stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, HARDWARE, CUT LERY, CROCKERY, &c, Also a small and well assorted Stock of Dry Goods, And Notions. All of which we will sell as Cheap, if not Cheaper, than the Cheapest our motto being Quick Sales and small Profits. PRESSON & GRAY. Charlotte, Oct. 14, 1807. New Foundry and MACHINE SHOP. TATEM, R00KE & CULPEPPER, Pit ACTICA L M ECU AN ICS, Have opened a Foundry, Machine and Blacksmith Shop, at the old stand of J. M. Howie, where they will execute, in the very best style uud finish, all w ork iu their line. They are prepared to make all sorts of CASTINGS for Steam Engines, Mills, Factories, Water-wheel!, Cane Mills, Farming Implements, and, in fact, every thing pertaining to their business. Particular attention will be paid to the JiKl'.MU IXU of all kinds of Machinery. All work shall be done in the very best style, with the best Material, and at living prices. All kinds of work for GOLD MINES executed with skill and dispatch. Remember, we are practical workmen, and will warrant all our work. Give us a call. TATEM, ROOKE & CULPEPPER. October 14, 1807. SADDLES AND HARNESS. Robert Shaw & Son, Third Door from the Mannion lluntf. RESPECTFULLY in form the public that they 5 have a large stork of Sal- fS" public at low prices. Anything in the way t SADDLES, HAKMri. Bridles. Martingales, COLLARS, &c, will be furnished or made to order. As we are regular mechanics, we think it will he to the advantage of all to buy from us. We warrant our work. B, REPAIRING neatly executed at short notice and ou reasonable terms. R. SHAW. W. E. SHAW- Oct. 14, 1807. Cm . Cooper Shop. I have removed my Cooper Shop to the one J formerly occupied by Mi Ir Creswell as a wagon shop, "I"1' v ckamith shop, on the street lcdifc y to, where I would be rlcascd ! to .Mr Jamison's Blacksmith ii r a. r . .1 me oun jiousc, wnere i wouiu vv worfc those who desire vork done in my line- cW , or repairing done at short notice. CH me a u your work shall be done satisfactorily. . House keepers who want water conveyed turou u their houses by pipes, wiU opply to the UJ1? . Oct, 14, 1867. y GUS SCUMMY 53rM mrsrrv'
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