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H&e&levn emocral, (SLhchrioiie, 'JTLCS Tin: Western Democrat W. J- VATKS, ElUTOR AMI l'lUiTEl KTOH. CHARLOTTE, N. C. August 25, 1868. gpymour and Blair State Electoral Ticket I'iR THE STATE AT L.KCE. Jaiiics W. Osborne, of Mecklenburg. Joseph J- Davis, of Franklin. For the Districts. t M-trict Tlios. J. Jarvis, of Currituck, j j John Hughes, of Craven. dificr Jinnies will be added as they are selected by the listricls. Peaceful Sentiments. jt r.t a mere party triumph we neck. We are xn'rrs t.j save our country from the dangers whkb 0vi-iliaiiK Gov. Seymour Address. The election of a Democratic Executive and a ma jority of Democratic members to the House of" Repre r, .it:ttivrs, would not give to that party organization the ..nicr to make sudden or violent changes: but it ir,.uM serve to check those extreme measures which have !-en deplored by the best men of both political uruanlttuons. The result would most certainly lead t.ii.'it peaceful restoration of the Union and re-es-:;iljih:iii-iit of fraternal relationship which the -.,.iMiy desires. Gov. Seymour's Letter of Accep- Tha Legislature. - The Legislature adjourned on Satuiday last to ot apain on the d Monday in November next. We publish in this issue several of the Acts passed, nn i will publish others hereafter. At pie-sent we can't tell what measures were f :i.Jly parsed at the close of the session. In the ll'iiic, h resolution was adopted giving the seat of Mr Long, white, of Caswell, to a negro named Carey. State Appropriations and Extravagance. Although the State Treasurer has had to bor row money ti defray the expenses of the.State Gov i !:i:ient, and although nearly a million of dollars intvst is ilue holders of State Bonds, (which amount must he raised w ithin the next year,) the Legislature m.i lc extravagant appropriations for Railroads me I other purposes, just as if the Treasury was over finwing with money. Besides that, salaries of State i.nifei have been increased enormously, and addi ii.nnl t'lej-ks allowed. Last week, a bill was passed appropriating two m;liims -.f dollars to the Chatham Railroad, in ad -liifio.i to amounts heretofore appropriated to that r...rk. Judge Osburnc and others, presented a pro ti"t Hjraiust such extravagant and unconstitutional donations of public money, but of course it had no etb-et in stopping it. Several schemes to get appropriations from the Treasury failed at the late session, but may be re vived at the next session. One grand scheme to sur vey every county in the State by the State Geologist, which would cost probably five hundred thousand dollars, was defeated and postponed till next January. Caution. The impression prevails among the people that a rotiMdcrablo amount of these appropriations are go iitg !fitrhj into the pockets of a set of speculators mid sharpers, whose influence induces the Legisla ture to make them; therefore, no one need be sur prised if a disposition to favor repudiation is engen dered by extravagance and burdensome taxation. The time may come when the people of this State will not be willing to be taxed to pay $1 00 in gold to the man who holds a Bond that cost him only $50 or in paper money, or that cost him nothing at all except a little scheming about Raleigh and the II ;tl's of Legislation. The War Democrats Ouu axizixc. The New Yoik Times of the l"th says the War Democrats of that city are about holding a preliminary meeting f r the purpose of effecting a thorough and indepen dent organization to support Gen. Grant, and that this will be followed by similar organizations through out the North. Roll on the ball. Ruleiyh Standard. YYe prefer that the men who are for war shall bo fi:iid iii Gen. Grant's party, for the friends of Sey mour are for peace and don't want any more war or war men. The Standard is welcome to "War Dem I'Cmis." 'oNiutr.ssioxAi. Klectiox. The election for mem bers of Congress from this State lias been fixed by tiie l.rgi.dature to take place on the same day of the residential election, first Tuesday in November. Lauly Cotton. Mr Horry Henry, of this county, brought to tow n last week several open balls of Cot t"ii fully matured. New Ji ucKsiiirs. Ed ward Cant well, Esq, of Gran v.lle. has beeu appointed by Gov. llolden Judge of tie Ciiy Court of Wilmington, and A. S Seymour, 1-s.j , (new coiner.) Judge of the Court of Newbern. M a m 'Iekm x Democratic Paper We had a visit last week from Mr Chas. Ever, Agent for the "NT. O. Ger man Tress." a democratic paper published at Sew Orleans. Those desiring to subscribe for a good 'Tiii:in paper arc requested to call ou Mr John eel, the Agent at Charlotte. . .i m Democratic District Convention. The Convention to nominate an Elector for this Congressional District, as well as a Candidate for Congress, w ill be held in Statesville on Wednesday, the e.eod d.iy if September. The various counties comprising ibis District pre rcmicfeJ to send dele gates. Aug. Jl, ISO. Mass Meeting at Monroe. Our friends in Union county intend to have & Grand Jlally at Monroe on Thursday next, the 27th instant. ?t e publish the following note from the Committee W public information : Mnycoc, X. C, August 10th, ISfiS. W. J. Yatf.s, l'sq Dear Sir: A Mass Meeting f the Democratic-Conservative party has been ap pointed for this place on Thursday the 27th instant. .Several speakers have been invited to be present to nd Ire i he assembly lions. S Hoyden, T S Ashe Gov Vance, Judge Osborne, J il Wilson, Esq., Gen! John A Young, Cant. John Walker and others. We r.t.'ild respectfully, also, solicit your attendance to participate with us on the occasion, and also to give notice of the meeting in your paper. cry respect lully, &e., S. S. McCai i.ev, S. S. McCa I'I.EY, ) F. L. Wi att, I i S H. 1Vai.hi', J Committee SxxT Our friend, Mr Sam" J W. Craig, of Gaston c unity, sent us a watermelon Hit week weighing 34 1 ouuds. Who can beat that New Advertisement?, Cotton Gins, Hardware, &c Hrcm, Hrown & Co. The Hunkrupt Law Vance & Dotvd. Attorneys. I'ry Goods, &c. Hrem, Hrown & Co. band for Sale M L Wallis, Commissioners. freed Wheat Mcilurray, Davis & Co. Remova1 Hammond & McLaughlin. Kdgc-worth Female Seminary J M M Caldwell. Land for Sale G D Hroom. Assignee. The Southern Hepatic Pills F Scarr, Agent. Notice Elias & Cohen. Lo.-adalis, for sale by Druggist everywhere. HoardingMy". J A Williamson. . Promoting Peace. For some time past there has been great danger of a unnieiin Louisiana in consequence of the extreme and tyrannical measures passed by the Radical Leg islature of that State. To avert a conflict required the mutual co-operation of moderate men of both parties. A dispatch from New Orleans, dated Au gust loth, says : "An informal mecting-was held last night, in the Governor's office, between prominent members of both parlies. Both conceded the situation to be dan gerous and imminent. The Democratic members ex pressed the opinion that the best and only way to insure peace was to stop the system of aggressive legislation now in progress; that the .Democratic Conservative element in the country expected to ac complish nothing except in a legal and constitutional way ; that it was unwise and improper for the State Government to defy the sentiment and wishes of the people; that if the Governor would throw himself upon the people, they would, sustain him ; and that no extra force would be necessary for the preserva tion of peace. Gov. Warmouth stated that he was authorized to say, on behalf of the'-Jiepublicans, that there was nothing in reason the Republicans can do or con cede, but will be done to secure harmony, and proni- iseu uiai measures, not oi party politics, obnoxious to the citizens, will be modified ; and said it was his earnest desire to secure the welfare of all and pre serve peace and order. Another meeting will be held in a few days, when it is hoped that some practical illustration of the mutual desire for harmony will be presented. The moueraie nepuoiieans, unlortunately but few in number, conceded that the system of legislation. heretofore ml at. present pursued teas calculated to j createjSinte. Ihey say that tho preservation of order is what they most earnestly desire, and that it rests entirely with the Republicans." This is a proper rtbre and must meet the approba tion of all true friends of peace. "Why cannot a movement of this sort be inaugura ted in this State ? The friends of Seymour and Blair do not propose or expect to resist law or-efrcet changes in the State Government by any other mean3 than the peaceful ballot. The platform of the party declares emphatically in favor of a peaceful mode only. The people are uneasy and apprehensive of trouble in consequence of some of the measures adopted by the Legislature. The law to arm only a portion of our people, to be selected by the party in power in the State, is not only dangerous to peace, but will prove expensive to tax-payers. If the party that controls our State Government will agree to modify their acts, we have no doubt a consul tation between gentlemen of both parties could be had which would result in removing all apprehension of a conflict and do much to promote a better feeling of security for persons and property. For our own part wc apprehend no conflict in this section, but others do fear it. No matter what may be tiie result of the approaching election, the mass of our people want peace to prevail. They have already shown a greater spirit of forbearance than any other people have ever exhibited, and will con tinue to do so until pressed to tc wall. In Tennes see, Gen. l'illow, Gen. Forrest and other prominent friends of the late Confederacy, joined heartily in suggesting lawful- measures to preserve peace, and some good has resulted from their consultation. If the State authorities will nyi rganize any par 'tizau armed force in this section, wc have no doubt the peace can be preserved by the mutual co-operation of the friends ef law and order. Gov. Graham. An enthusiastic democratic meeting was held in Ilillsboro on the loth instant, and was addressed by Hon. Win. A. Graham. A correspondent, speaking of the speech, says: "My only object in addressing you, is to call the attention of all old line Henry Clay Wn'ys, in and out of North Carolina, to the bold ami noble utterances, on the occasion, of that tried and true Whig and patriot, William A. Graham. In the course of a speech of great earnestness and ability, he reviewed the state of public affairs, and most emphatically de clared that "a relief from the unconstitutional op pression under which we now labored, depended upon the election of Seymour and Blair." He pro nounced Seymour to be, in his opinion, "the ablest public man in t he United States, one who seemed fully to comprehend the situation, and, by his great ability, large experience and irreproachable charac ter, was eminently qualified for the office of Presi dent, and he, himself, would prefer him to any other man." lie further declared, "that there was no principle contained in the platform adopted by the great National Convention of July 4th, 1808, which every old Whig could not and ought not to approve and adopt." . , - m Goon Wheat. Last week we mentioned that Mr Robt. E. McDonald of Concord, had raised 05 bushels of Wheat on four acres of laud. Since then we have received the following note from Mr McDonald: Coxcoun, August 18, 1808. Mr. W. J. Yates Dear Sir: You will receive by to-day's freight fifty-one pounds of Flour made from one bushel of "Lancaster Red Chaff." The wheat was ground at the mill of R. W. Foard k Sons, known as "I'hoenix Mill." Enclosed I send you a certificate from the miller, Mr Asa Earnhardt. Respectfully, Robt. E. McDoxald. riKESix Mill, Cabarrus co., X. C, Aug. 17. I certify that sixty pounds of this Wheat made ol pounds of Flour. Asa ILykmiabdt. tSy From a letter from Mr Dcckert, of Hagers town, Md., (who visited this section not long since,) wc learn that he will again visit Charlotte about the 1st of September, accompanied by 18 or 20 persons, for the purpose of inspecting the lands in this sec tion, and probably purchasing. The company will visit Lancaster District, and we learn from the Ledger that arrangements are being made by the citizens of the District to give them a cordial recep tion. Mr Dcckert says : "If our people (and I am going to bring with me the best of farmers and the best of men.) in visiting your country are met with the proper inducement to in luce them to purchase land and settle amongst you, it will not be a great while uutil your country will be pretty well filled up. Many others will follow, if the "pioneers"' are pleased and purchase. Your people must, if they wish to have a thrifty, industri ous population, put down their land to the lowest figure. Remember this, and have your friends act wisely." Some or tue Benefits or Advertising. A firm in this city advertised in the Democrat some weeks ago for Onions. One of the firm tells us that he has not only bought large quantities in consequence of the advertisement, but has received nbout OJetters making inquiries as to price, &c. North Carolinians Pardoned by the President Washington, Aug. 20. The President has ordered the release of To lar. Powers and Wat kins, sentenced to death by Military Commission at Raleigh, X. C, for the alleged killing of a negro guiliy of rape, which sentence was commuted to fifteen jeans impris onment by General Canby. The pardoned meu are citizens of payette ville, X C EUROPEAN War. Leading Continental journals strongly anticipate a war, ere long, be tween France and Prussia. The feeling of the people is one of anxiety and unrest. They look forward to some .violent coucussiou of the nations. Ninth Judicial Circuit The Legislature has fixed the time for holding the Superior Courts in this Judicial Circuit as follows : Polk On the first Monday of March and September. ltutherford On the third Monday in March and September. Cleaveland On the first Monday after the fourth 31onday in March and September. Lincoln On the third Monday after the fourth Monday in March and September. Gaston On tbefifth Monday after the fourth Monday in March and September. Mecklenburg On the seventh Monday after the fourth Monday, in March and September. Cabarrus On the ninth Monday after the fourth Monday in March and September. Gov- Vance. The following letter from Gov. Vance cor rects a false report in circulation : Charlotte, N. C, July 30, 1SG8. To the Editor of the New York Citizen: Sir In your issue of the 18th inst., appears the following paragraph : ' ; "Ex-Gov. Vance, of North Carolina, said in his speech or is reported to have said, and has not contradicted thereport that, "what the Confederacy fought for would be won by the election of Seymour and Blair: addin?. that secession is not dead. It is more alive iban ever." If there be any truth in this story, we may set down Vance as working for the Radical ticket even harder than Mark M. Romeroy in his La Crosse Democrat, a paper the immense en ergy and rough talent of which we have no disposi tion to deny." I desire to say that there is not one word of truth in this statement. I made use of no ex pression in the remotest degree like it. The. reports of the speeches delivered on the occasion referred to, were all very meagre but none of theni I believe attributed such a remark to me. Not only did I not utter such sentiments in my New York speech, which I suppose to be the one alluded to, but I have never on any other occasion done so. I never was a secessionist, and only fought during the war at the command of my native State, and to resist a policy of coer cion and consolidation worse and more ruinous by far than secession. My denial of the truth of the statement is made just so soon as your paper containing it meets. my eye. Very respectfully your obedient servant. Z. 15. Vaxce. FOE T1IK WESTERN DEMOCRAT. J A Day at Henderson School House. Mr. Editor: We had the pleasure, on the 21st inst., of attending a Sunday School Celebration at the above place, in this county, about six miles North of Charlotte. The day was fine, and at an early hour a large number of persons of both sexes and all ages were assembled. The programme for the day was arranged by Rev. G. W. Gatlin, the Superinten dent of the Sunday School, under whose immediate direction it was executed, and all the exercises were spirited" and interesting. In a beautiful grove of oaks and pines, under the broad canopy of a bright sky, protected from the rays of the sun by an ample brush-arbor, the assemblage were comfortably seated, the School occupying the benches immediately around the rostrum. At the conclusion of the introductory religious ser vices, a salutatory, ou "The Rower of Love," was delivered by one of the young ladies, followed by some very good vocal music from the choir, composed of ladies and gentlemen who Volunteered their ser vices for the occasion. Then was announced the speaker for the day. The Rev. Dr. Pharr was ex pected to deliver an appropriate sermon at this hour, aud the address was intended for the afternoon, but the Doctor failing to appear, it fell to ths lot of the speaker for the afternoon to supply the Doctor's place and fill his own, besides being deprived of the pleas ure of hearing an eloquent discourse. The subject of the remarks was, "Moral Training," which was illustrated particularly for the benefit of the children. When the address was over, a procession, composed of the School and the audience generally, with the choir in advance, singing appropriate hymns, pro ceeded to the long tabic erected in the shade of friendlj' boughs and groaning under an abundance of good things. After the repast the audience returned to the arbor, and the School exhibition took place. The addresses were well selected and very credita bly spoken, both by the boys and girls. The per formances were interspersed with vo -al music. The exercises of the day were concluded with another short address, prayer and the benediction. This School, composed of Presbyterians and Meth odists, who work harmoniously together for the rising generation and the promotion of the common cause of our Divine Saviour, numbers nearly one hundred scholars, and is destined to grow and pros per under the judicious and affectionate supervision of Mr Gatlin and his pious assistants, representing both Churches. The children appeared to be intel ligent and h:ipp3r the most of them are the pupils of Mr G. in his week-day school and to appreciate highly the interest which their preceptor manifests in their general welfare. Such a celebration as this is certainly refreshing to the spirits and grateful to the heart of any lover of pure and profitable enjoyment, who can spare a day from the monotonous routine of home duties. The growing interest which is almost everywhere exhibited in the Sunday School cause and it amounts to a revival in many sections may be re garded as an auspicious omen. It is a sure way to secure the blessing of God upon the land. E. J. M. for the chaklottk democrat. Servants and Employers. Editor Democrat: As your paper finds its way into most families in our community, I desire to call their attention to one or two suggestions in which aU house-keepers arc deeply interested. First, I would mention the importance of requiring a certifi cate or recommendation from all servants before they arc omployed. If this rule is adopted we will soon have better servants, and the trifling and vicious will be driven out of our families. Then I wish to arraign before the bar of public opinion, persons calling themselves gentlemen and ladies who attempt to bribe or entice servants from the employ of others, flattering themselves that it is perfectly right to do so. It may so appear to some, but I begin to doubt if any true gentleman or lady w ill be guilty of such a practice. I had as soon see one purloining any thing else from a neighbor's house, as to be making efforts to induce away a faithful servant who would be contented and satisfied if let alone. The above suggestions are due to good servants, as well as to those that employ them, and apply with equal force to field hands. Hoping that in due time these suggestions may prove beneficial to both races, you will hear from me again. A SrUSCBIBKR. Tennessee Synod. The Evangelical Lutheran Tennessee Synod will assemble in Salem Church, Lincoln County, N. C, G miles North. of JLincolton, on Thursday the 24th day of September., 1SG8, at 10 o'clock, A. M. Those coming by Railroad must arrive at Lincolnton, either on Tuesday the 22nd, jtt 11 o'clock A.M. or on Thursday, the day ofmeetiog, as there will be no train on Wednesday. When 4 hey arrive, they will find conveyances lo conduct them to the place of meeting. All persons, either members t rynou or visiting brethren, who intend to come by public con veyance will please write me at Lincolnton, imme diately, so that arraHgcments ean be made for their acoouMikodation. A. J. FOX, Pastor loci. Liwltn, N. C, August 11th, 1868. - . i Ida no Repudiates Radicalism Idaho advises to August 11th reports that Judge Shaf- fen. Democrat, has been elected to Congress by six hundred majority. North Carolina News. First on Hand. Nelson Slough, Esq., Sheriff of the county of Cabarrus, is first on hand to settle his taxes with the Public Treasu rer. RtiUiyh Sentinel. Narrow Escape from Poisoning. The family of Dr E. F. Ashe, including himself, made a very narrow escape from poisoning on Friday, of last week. They were partaking of a very large watermelon, purchased from a wagon, in town, when the Doctor discovered that the melon had been heavily charged with belladona. For tunately the poison had only been placed just in side of the rind, and had not penetrated very far into the edible portion of the melon. Mrs. Ashe and the youag children who eat of the heart of the melon were not affected by the poison, but the Doctor and his son Pickett, who eat of the portion between the. heart and rind, felt its affects all the afternoon. The melon was one of a lot that had been brought from near the South Carolina line. It is supposed to have been charged by the grower to pay off some thief, and to have got into the lot sold by mistake. There was enough bella dona fn it the Doctor tells us, to have killed a large number of persons. WadesLoro Aryus. Wil. Char & It. Railroad. We learn that iron is now arriving at Riverside, and sonic has reached Sand Hill Depot, for laying the track from that point westward. In two "months at the farthest, it is anticipated, the road will be in full operation to Rockingham. Wadesboro Aryus. Land Sales. Several tracts of land were sold this week, and some town property. The site and grounds of "Greensboro Female Col lege" were sold, under execution, and brought 63,000 Messrs. Wilson & Shober becoming the purchasers. D. W. C. Benbow bought the Gar rett store building and lot for 831,025. Greens boro Patriot. JgMr Thos. Atkinson, of Wayne, who has a number of Swiss laborers employed, is well pleased with them. The Rough Notes says that an order has been sent to Switzerland for a large party, with their families, who are anxious to immigrate, and who will be located in that county. Jt1 It is reported that a serious and general row occurred among the loil league negroes at Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, N. C, on Saturday 15th. About five hundred of the "truly loil" were present on the occasion, but the origin of the row is not known. They fought among themselves with clubs, sticks and brick bats, and like weapons, anefbruised each others' heads and faces, and bodies promiscuously. A negro woman was knocked senseless with a brick bat and seriously hurt; and a negro man, whose condition was regarded as almost hopeless, was carried from the field by his friends. The Presi dent of the League and all hands present seemed to be engaged. Petersburg Index. An Act to Provide for the Pilling of Vacancies that may occur in the General Assembly. The General Assembly of North Carolina do enact: Section 1. That when a vacancy occurs in the General Assembly by death, resignation or otherwise, it shall be the duty of the Sheriff of the County in which the late member resided, provided the General Assembly shall not be in session, to notify the Governor of such , vacancy; and in the case the General Assembly shall be in session when such vacancy occurs, it shall be the duty of the presiding officer of the House iu which the vacancy occurs, to notify the Gov ernor of the same, who shall thereupon issue a writ of election to the Sheriff or Sheriffs of the District or County represented by the late mem ber, said election to be held at such time as the Governor may designate, and in such manner as may be prescribed by law. Ratified the 18th day of August, A. D., 18G8. Washington Items. Gen. Sherman tele graphs troubles on the Saline and Solomon , Rivers, caused by the Dog soldiers of the Chey enne tribe. Sheridan had gone to the scene of outrages with plenty of troops. Gen. B K Smith, of the regular army, is dead. The Georgetown, Washington and Alexandria Railroads are still in the possession of the Re ceiver. No trains are running. A long letter from Hon. Amos Kendall de clares that the safety of the country requires the election of Seymour. Speech of General Howard. The Richmond Whig gives the following ac count of the speech of General O. O- Howard head Chief of the Freedman's Bureau, to the colored people of Richmond, last week: "General Howard, who is a fluent speaker though nothing of tn orator, told them many things which they ought to have known three years ago before their minds were poisoned by carpet-baggers and scallawags. His speech was, in tact, for the most part, a sermon, and he en joined upon them, first of all, to love God and keep his commandments. It would not do for them, as professing Christians, while not recognizing every one as a neighbor, to want to take the mote out of a brother's eye while they had a beam in their own. God had made them black for some wise purpose. He never makes a mis take, and the colored man who repines that he is not white is sinful. The Lord, nevertheless, if they are pure in heart, loves them just as well as he does any other of his created beings. He told them further, if they were christians and their employers used hard words to them, to remem ber that a soft auawer turneth away wrath. He believed the white people of Virginia loved the colored people and the colored people the white people. 'ihere were ties of affection which could not be easily severed. They prefer col ored labor. He had seen the good feeling ex isting between them on the occasion of his visits to the Tredegar Works and the tobacco factories. "On the subject of politics he had enly to tell them to lean on the Saviour as the only hope of salvation, and vote according to their concien ti ns convictions of right, without regard to the opinions or directions of anybody. He would forfeit his self-respect if he attempted to influence the vote of any man. He hoped none of them were foolish enough to expect land to be given them, and earnestly counseled them to save money and buy land. He also impressed upon them the importance of having clean houses, of sending their children o school regularly, and of taking a more intelligent view of religion, ad ding that religion does not consist in shouting or in mere feeling of joy, but in somcthiug higher, more ennobling aud enduring." It is to be regretted that General Howard could not have instructed his officers (we mean the officers of Freedmen's bureau, who received their appointments from him) to have thus talk ed to the negroes Jrom tneir advent into tue f Southern States. But instead of such advice being given the very reverse has been Ihe case iu many instances. Latest iews. Important Order. The Southern Militia cannot be Organized or Armed. Washington, August 21. A circular letter, issued from the War Department, includes the following extracts from the Army Ap propriat ion Bill, passed at the last session of Congress: "Be it enacted. That all militia forces now ; organ ized, or in service, in either of the States of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Texas, be forthwith dis banded, and that the further organization, arming or calling into service, the said military force, or any part thereof, is hereby prohibited, under any cir cumstances whatever; until the same shall be author ized by Congress." This order effectually kills the Militia Law of our Legislature, and will prevent the arming of any force in this State by the Governor. If Congress meets in September an attempt will be made to re peal the law which prevents the arming of the South ern Militia, but with what success remains to be seen NEW YORK, MARKET Aug. 21. Cotton firm Sales of 800 bales at 2U to 30. Gold weak at 1.43J to f . New Cotton. Augusta, Aug. 21. The first bale of new Cotton was received here to-day from Cush county. - - Mostgomert, Ala., August 21. Hon. W. B. Jones, Elector for Grant in the 4th Congressional District, has taken the stump for Sey mour and Blair. m m Fine Crops. Wc have seen a gentleman who has travelled through Rockingham, Guil ford, Forsjthe, Stokes and Surry counties, N. C, and he says there is the finest crop.of corn in those counties that ever was seen. The tobacco crop he reports very inferior indeed- Danville limes. - JGST The grain crops of California have been so large, and laborers so scarce comparatively, that it is feared that no inconsiderable portion of them have been lost for want of ability to harvest them. At least fifty thousand more laborers could have found employment in that State during the past harvest. In this citv. on the 20th instant, bv Rev. E. J. Mevnardie, Mr W. J.Wiley to Miss Jennie Itobisoa, daughter of Mr M. W. Robison. In Rutherford county, on the 13th inst., Mr J. II. Withrow to Miss L. B. Sweczy. In Forsvthe countv. on the 30th ult.. Mr Samuel Smith to Miss Samanthc S Linville. Also, on the l'Jth, Mr Irvin C Ogburn to Miss Mary Westmoreland. In McDowell county, Mr Bruce Freeman to Miss Julia Morris. In Rowan county, Mr Eli Wyatt to Mrs. Malinda File. In this City, on the 27th ult., Mrs. Rosa Roediger, wife of Mr Chas. Roediger, aged 38 years. Near Charlotte, on the 12th inst., Mrs. Jane Ken nedy, wife of Mr A. A. Kennedy, aged 02 years. At Cleveland Mineral Springs, on the lflth inst., Eliza Isabella, aged 9 months, daughter of John and Jane 11. Wilkes, of Charlotte. In Mocksvillc, on Saturday the 15th inst., in the 72d year of ber age, Mrs. Frances J. Mumford. Mrs M. (whose maiden name was Frances Talbot) was a native of Providence R. I , and went to Fayettcville about fifty-two years since. She has resided in Davie county since the fall of IMG. . Meeting of Colored Citizens There will be a grand meeting of the colored citi zens of Mecklenburg County, on Monday the 24 1 h inst., at 8 o'clock, P. M., at bates' Hall, to organize a Seymour and Blair4'lub. Distinguished speakers, colored and white, from this and -ether States will address the meeting. Colored citw.cns are particularly and earnestly in vited to attend and see and hear for themselves. We also invite our white fellow citizens to be present. MANY COLORED VOTERS. Aug. 24, 1808. Charlotte Democratic Club- There will be a meeting of the Sev-mour and Blair Club at 4 he Court House on next Thursday evening. 2th instant. A full attendance is expected. By order of ihe President. Aug. 24, 18G8. JXO. PIIELAN, Scc'y. NEW FALL PRINTS. We have iust received a very pretty assortment of new style of Fall Calicoes. JUvEM, liKOWJM & t'U. Cassimere Hats- We Lave a small stock -of snen and boys Cassimere Hats which we will sell for the next thirty days, cither wholesale or retail, at cost to close out our present stock. BREM, BROWN & CO. BOOTS AND SHOES W have a cood assortment of Boots which we will sell at prices to snit purchasers, regardless of cost. We are selling our iUomasviilc ohocs very cucap. Aug 24, 1808 lw BREM, BROWN & CO. REMOVAL Hammond & McLaughlin Are removing their Grocery Store to the corner Store in Oates' building, formerly occupied by R. M. Gates & Co., where they will be pleased to aco their cus tomers and friends. Aug. 24, 1808. NOTICE- IT. M. ASHF.R having withdrawn as Agent from tha Store he lately managed for us, the business will be continued at the same stand by us; and all debts due the Store must be paid to us alone. ELIAS & COHEN. Charlotte, Aug. 21, 1808. lw LAND FOR SALE. Sixty-ons Acres of LAND will bo sold (in Bank ruptcy) for Cash at the residence of John Gordon, in Uuion county, on Saturday the 2!)th August, 1808. G. D BROOM, Assignee of John Gordon, Bankrupt. Augnt24, 18C8 lw CHARLOTTE MARKET, August 24, 1868. COKBEGTKD BY StEN HOUSE, MACACLAY & Co. Cotton The market continues dull, anrprices re main unchanged. We contiauc our last weeks fpuo tations, 27 to 21 i cents for middling, including tax Sales for the week 22 bales. Flour The market is well supplied. We quote at $5.25 to S-i.50 per sack from wagons. Wheat $1.75 to $2.10 per bushc-L Corn in demand at $1.28 to $1.33 per bushel from wagons. Peas nominal. , Oats uO cents. Country Bacon, hog round, in'demand at 18J to 19 cents: Baltimore Bacon siues l Jj to 2U cents from stores ; Lard 20 to 21 cents. Fresh Butter 25 to 30 cents ; Chickens 15 to 25 cents; Egga 12J cents. Liverpool Salt, standard weight, $2.75 to $2.85 per sack Syracuse Salt, light weight, is offered cheaper. Bagging, per yard, 25 to 30 cents. Corn Whiskey and Apple Brandy $2 lo $2.00 per gallon. Molasses 75 cents to $1.25 per gallon by retail. Manufactured Tobacco dull at 40 cents to $1 per pound according to quality. Dry Hides scarce at 15 to 1C cents. Plato Dcriiam, Esq. We are authorized to announce this gentleman as a candidate for Cougress in tbe Seventh Congressional District. ir Durham, on his return home, will enter, at once, upon an active and efficient canvass of the District. Raleigh iSentinel. !- South Carolina Legislature. The House passed a bill putting negroes in the State on an equal footiug with the whites negro members demanding a right to Hotel tables, beds and all licensed places. Several white Re publicans voted against it, declaring that on tho question of race, they must go with their own color. Seventy sections of the tax law passed without opposition to-day. The majority was too ignorant to discuss it. The State is prac tically bankrupt. Tho Governor can raise no funds. Columbia, Aug. 20. A bill authorizing the Governor to take possession of the assets of the Kank of the State, to the exclusion of foreign bond-holders, passed the Senate. The value of the assets is nearly half a million. Randolph, a negro, introduced a Bill author izing the Governor to take possession of arms, butteries and equipments belonging to the State. A Bill ofganizingaState Police a semi-military organization passed both Houses. Cotton Gins. . . BREM, BROWN CO., Agents for tne Gullett Steel Brush Cotton Gin. Sinclair's Staw Cutters, For- sale by BREM, BROWN A CO., Agenti. Patent Churns, BREM, BROWN k CO., AgeaU. For sale by Old Dominion Nails, For sale by BREM, BROWN & CO., Agent. Hardware. Wc think we hav the largest etoek of Hardware in the State. BREM, BROWN A CO., South Trade Street, Oates' Buildiag. August 24, 18G8 2w LAND FOR SALE. As Commissioner, I offer for sale 102 Acres of Land, 2 J miles South of Charlotte on the Wet side of Town Creek all heavily timbered, well watered, but without buildings. The neighborhood it ona of the best in the county. The tract adjoins the Lands of B. b. Morrow, A. A. Is. M. Taylor and others. Call on B. F. Morrow who will show the Land. Terms Part cash and balance in one and two years. M. L. WALLIS, torn. August 24, 18C8 tf Seed Wheat - Wc have a lot of fine SEED WHEAT for sale. McMURRAY, DAVIS & CO. August 24, 18C8. . The Bankrupt Law. The Fiftv Per Cent clause in tha Bankrupt Law has beea suspended till 1st January. 18C9. so that all insolvent persons owing over $800 may take the benefit of the law, as at first, without reference to the value of their estates. The uiidcrsicned will keen constantly on hand all the necessary blanks, forms, &o , and one or both of them may always be found during business hours at their oflice in Charlotte. VANCE & DOWD, X Aug. 24, 1808 ' Im Attorneys at Law. Edgoworth Female Seminary. This Institution will be re-opened on the first Mon day of September, with a full corps of Teachers. The entire expense for a Session of Twenty Week I of Tuition with Board, Washing and Contingent F will be, according to classes, either 105, or 110, or 11(5 Dollars, if paid in advance, or 11G.&0, or 121.50 or 120 GO Dollars, if paid half in advance. Moderate extra charges will be made for Ancient and Modern Languages, for Music, drawing and Oil Painting. Cfey Each Boarder will furnish her own lights and towels, ami also a pair of sheets and pillow caves. For Circular address, J. M. M. CALDWELL, Aug. 24, 18G8 4w Greensboro, N. C. ROSADALIS Purifies the Blood. For Sale by Drngtflst Everywhere August 24, 18C8 ly Gmpd 40 Years before tho Public. H I. o vs w a w ij a - w w M CO CO CO CO o 'A H o CO S3 "3 The Southern Hepatic Pills, Tiat old, long known wd well tru-d remedy for all RVli'ms dueasen, cautetl by a DISEASED LI V Kit. 8Sr Read the following CERTIFICATES from persons of the highest refpectability.-ig . LI VP 11 COMPLAJXT. Rev. Dh. C. F. Deems, (Angimt 23d, 1S62.) say "I have derived great benefit from Ik we Till, and have known many families and individuals who have found them very beneficial, and I have also known physicians in excellent standing to recommend them to their patients. For all diseases arising from dis orders of the liver, I believe they are the bent medi cine offered to the public." Rkv. Johs W. Pottkh, Snow Hill, N. C, (January Gth, 1803.) says: "For twelve years I was a grel sufferer. iJy liver was diseased. I lot my fleh and strength, and my ekin aeemed changed Id its color by the bile with which my eystcin was ovcr chnrged. I became subject to frequent and violent attacks of billious cholie, every attack leaving me weaker than it predecessor. " The physicians had been able to patch mc up a little, but my health was in a deplorable state. I had taken patent medicines until I was tired of thexn. Without energy or com fort, I was barely able to go about alittle. At length I yielded to the earnest persuasion of a friend and commenced taking the HEPATIC PILLS, with do confidence in them. They acted like a charm on me. From that hour I have improved. I have peraevered in their nse, until now; by Cod'a blessing, I am well and hearty. I bad a negro man, who, aa I believo, was saved from death by a done of these Pills. My Doctor's bill was annually from $100 to $200, but I have had no nse for a physician since. I can confi dently recommend them as a superior family medicine. tff- These Pills are made by O. W. DEEMS, No. 28 South Calhoun Street, ILttTixosit, Md. They can be sent to any point in tbe United States by Mail or Express. Psice For one Box, 25 cents. F. SCARR, Drogfiaf, Special Agent at Charlotte, N. C. Aug. 24, 18G8 ly Boarding. Persons desiring Board in a private family can ftt it on very reasonable ternn. Familiea preferred. Apply to Xzr. 31. A. WILLIAMSON. Aug. 21, 1&G8.