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The Democrat.
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
Homestead Laws.
The history of Homestead Exemption in the
United States furnishes food for reflection.
Young politicians may learn much from its
study ; and some older heads may gather
wisdom from it.
Homestead laws are of recent origin.
They are comparatively unknown to our duties by fresh contact with your constitu
forefathers. They have none of the hoary ents, it will now, I doubt not, be the plea-
marks of antiquity; have nothing 01 the
flavor of af?e about them: were not in ex-
istence in any part of the world in what
men look back to in the good old days of
lantr svne. It was the new era that gave
them birth. They are of modern invention,
which makes them neither better nor worse
than they really are at this time.
To Michigan belongs the honor ot pro-
viding the first constitutional homestead
exemption in the United States. The con
stitution containing this provision was
adopted in 1850, and has never been chang
ed since. It provides for an exemption of
five hundred dollars' worth of Personal
Property, and fifteen hundred dollars' of
Real Estate. It contains this further pro
vision, "the homestead of a family, after
tjie death of the owner thereof, shall be ex
empt from the payment of his debts during
the minority ot his or her children."
Bloody Kansas was the next to secure
the citizen's home against his debts. Its
constitution containing the homestead ex
emption was adopted in 1859. The ex
emption is 160 acres of land in the country
or one acre in any town or city, without
reirard to money value.
Kansas and Michigan were the only two
States in the Union that passed laws ol
this kind previous to the war.
During the war, (it was in 18G2), Califor
nia followed the example of the common
wealths above named. The following h
the California law : "The Legislature shal
nrotcct bv law from forced pale a certain
portion of the homestead, and other pro
perty of all heads ot families.
In 1868, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida and
Jeorgia adopted new constitutions, con-
aining each the homestead feature. The
Georg
tamin
exemption in the Georgia constitution was
2,000 in specie, of real estate ; and $1,000
of personal. In Florida, $1,000 of personal
estate, and 100 acres of laud in the country,
or acre in town. Arkansas was still raort
liberal, exempting $2,000 of personal, and
5.000 of real estate. In Alabama it was
$1,000 personal, and $2,000 real property
. It will bo perceived that all their const!
QA
tutions were framed in the dark days
lleconstruction. That a deep political pur-
pose lay at the bottom of it all can hardly
be doubted. It had more to do with the
dominance of the Republican party in the
South than any other State measure.
We find Texas following, in 1869, the ex-
ample set by her sister Southern States,
Texas, like her wretched neighbor, Arkan-
eas, made the exemption of personal and
real esiaie sd.uoo : mus piaouig neiseii
alongside ot Arkansas at the head ot the
- . I
list, as regards the largeness ot the amount
exempted.
lrgimaanu icnnessee irameu new con-
stitutions in 1870, containing the homestead
lcature; the lormer exempting ri,uuu, reai
- 1
and personal property, and the latter $1,000.
lhis is all according to llougti s ;men-
can vjonstituiions malting uui, ten out oi
thirty-six American states then existing,
Of these ten, seven are Southern States, and
three Western; three Union and seven Se
cession. The Union States adopted the
homestead exemption before or during the
war and the Secession mates since its
close.
The remaining States have no homestead
exemption clauses. The constitutions of
these States bear date as follows : Connec
ticut, 1818; Delaware, 1831, Illinois, 1870;
Indiana, 1851; Iowa, 1857; Kentucky,
1850; Louisiana, 1868; Maine, 1820 ; Mary
land. 1867: Massachusetts. 1780: Minne
sota, 1858; Mississippi, 1868; Missouri,
1865; Nebraska, 1867; Nevada, 1864
New Hampshire, 1792; New Jersey, 1844;
New York, 1867; Ohio, 1851; Oregon,
1857 ; Pennsylvania, 1838 ; Rhode Island,
1842 ; South Carolina, 1868; Vermont,
1793 ; West Virginia, 1861 ; Wisconsin,
1848.
Thus we perceive that twenty-six Ameri
can Slates arc still strangers to this benefi-
cient law, which stands so prominent among
the few good things that have since 1
war fallen to the lot of our impoverished,
distressed, and distracted country, which
for so many years was harrassed by vaga
bond politicians, and plundered of its treas
ury by ravenous robbers who wore the
mask of patriotism, and talked loud of their
great love for the people. But we draw
the veil over the past. North Carolina
to-day is governed by good and true men ;
and all her interests are safe. Homestead
Law among them.
No one need have any fears about the
Homestead. It is a fixed principle in our
government. The Rock of Gibraltar, that
withstands forever the buffetings of two
mighty seas, is not more firmly set in its
ocean-girt sands than the Homestead Law
in the fundamental strata of the organic
law of North Carolina. Nothing can upset
it, it has rooted itself already so deeply, in
tricately and strongly among the dearest
and most vital interests of the people. No
political party dare assail it. Parties may
change; one organization may succeed an
other; men of the most diverse shades of
political opinion may control affairs ; the
reins of power may slip from hand to hand ;
aye, revolutions may come and go, but in
all these changes, amid all the vicisitudes
which may befall our beloved State in the
coming years, nothing that we know of is
more certain to stand intact than the
Homestead Exemption Law now embodied
in our constitution. So, we say, owners of
homesteads in this State who have fears on
this snbject may as well dismiss them at
once : for they are as idle as the winds, and
more nnsubstantial than the. shadows that
flit harmless over the everlasting hills.
State Agricultural Journal.
fc5f A woman was born in Ravenna in
1613 (only thirty years before Aldrovandus
wrote) with horns on her head, and a single
foot resembling that of a bird of prey with
An eye in the knee joint.
Legislature of North Carolina.
Monday, Jan. 18.
Senate. The Senate met at 11 o'clock,
President Armfield in the Chair.
President ArmfieM welcomed the Sena
tors upon their reassembling in the follow
ing brief manner:
Senators I congratulate vou on your safe
return, in cood health, to the capital. Re
assured of confidence and reinstated in your
sure ot each one oi you 10 appiy nimbeu
with renewed zeal to the conscientious ilis-
charge of the important duties of legislation
that are before us ; and I assure you it shall
be mv constant effort as heretofore to lacili-
tate your deliberations and promote your
labors, tending, as l am sausneu uiey win,
to the honor of the State and the good of
all her people, ine oenaie is now reauy 10
proceed with the business, and the Clerk
will read the journal of December 21, 1874
On motion of Mr. Albright, the roll of
the Senate was called, and 29 Senators re
sponding to their names, the Senate pro
ceeded to business.
An itemized statement of the account of
the Institution for the Deaf, Dumb and
Blind, presented by Supt. John Nichols,
was read.
On motion of Mr. Williamson, the state
ment wa3 ordered to be printed.
The report of W. A. Smith on the affairs
id finances of the Western North Carolina
an
Railroad, was read and ordered to be
printed.
Mr. Jernigan ottered a series ot resoiu
us condemning President Grant for his
interference with the Slate of Louisiana.
Mr. Rusbee moved, in view ot the fact
that many such resolutions may be offered,
that the resolutions be referred to a com
mittee. Mr. Cantwell (Rep.) then offered a sub
stitute for Mr. Jernigan s resolutions, de
nouncing the military interference of the
President in strong terms.
Mr. French favored Mr. Rusbee's motion
to reler, not that he opposed the resolutions,
but in order that they might be carelully
considered Re was glad to see the opposi-
lion in the Senate endorsing them.
Ihe motion ol Mr. liusbee to refer was
adopted.
Mr. Rusbee offered a resolution requiring
the introduction ot a resolution referring to
the use of the convict labor upon the public
improvements of the State. Referred.
Mr. 31arler introduced a bill to mcorpo
rate the lrustees ot the Matesville Male
rm-m . a -! . t m 1
Academy. Referred.
House. The House met at 1 1 o'clock,
Mr. Speaker Robinson in the Chair. A
quorum being present, the Speaker declared
that the House was ready to proceed to the
regular order of business
Jlr. Tate ottered a memorial from citizens
of Burke county, asking that their interest
jn the Western North Carolina Railroad be
protected by legislation. Referred.
iir. aieDane introduced a loint resolution
mm
protesting against the action of the Fede-
ral authorities in Louisiana. Placed on the
calendar
jir. Cleans introduced a resolution in re
lation to the Lee Dunlap case.
.... .
The bill to repeal the law appropriating
$i?500 to the C. State Agricultural So-
ciety. came up on its third reading.
ir. iiudger ottered an amendment re
pealing the section in the same chapter
appropriating to each county fair 50. The
amendment was adopted, and the bill, under
a call ot the previous question, passed its
final reading by a vote of 57 ayes to 14
nays.
On motion of Mr. Means, the rules were
suspended and his resolution providing that
the Judiciary Committee take proper steps
tor the protection of the State's interest in
the Lee Dunlap case, now pending before
the United States Supreme Court involving
the great constitutional question and prin
ciple of the Federal Government to inter
fere with the State Courts in the prosecution
of violations of its laws, was taken up and
passed.
A message was received from the Senate
asking the concurrence of the House in the
appointment ol a Joint Select Committee
on Louisiana affairs.
Tuesday, Jan. 19.
Senate. Mr. Kerr introduced a bill to
allow the Supt. of Public Instruction one
clerk, whose pay shall not exceed 600.
Referred.
Mr. Mailer introduced a bill to authorize
the hire of convict labor. Referred.
Mr. Bell introduced a bill to provide tor
the filling of vacancies in the Boards of
County Commissioners in this State, and to
allow the Commissioners to fill such va
cancy. Referred.
On motion of Mr. Waring, the bill in re
lation to the public debt, which was the
special order for Tuesday next, was taken
up and recommitted.
Messrs. Busbee, Jernigan and Cantwell
were made Senate branch of Joint Special
Committee to consider the resolutions intro
duced condemning the recent military in
terference in the affairs of Louisiana.
House. Mr. Means introduced a bill to
punish the burningof . grain and other pro
ducts stacked in shocks, &c. Referred.
Mr. Norment, a bill to prohibit gambling
at churches, fair grounds, fcc. Referred.
On motion of Mr. Richardson the rules
were suspended aud Senate bill to charter
the Gaston Mining Company was taken up
aud passed its readings.
On motion of Mr. Bryan the rules were
suspended and the bill for the benefit of
small farmers was taken up and passed its
readings.
On motion of Mr. Thompson the bill to
amend the charter of the town of Lincoln
ton was taken up and passed its readings.
The following members were appointed
by the Speaker as the House branch of
the Joint Select Committee on Louisiana
Affairs: Messrs. Pinnix, McRae, Mebane,
Trivett and Mendenhall.
Wednesday, Jan. 20.
Skxatk. The Usury Bill being the spe
cial order, was, on motion of 3Ir."LeGrand,
postponed until the 29th inst. at 12 o'clock.
The bill authorizing the Government of
the United States to purchase and hold land
(Shctrlotie emocvai, (Bhav
I near Wilmington to be used as a national
i cemetery passed its third reading.
, ir-u- i- I'M i.: : J :. i 1
illiamson s uiu iusmi muivmuaia
and not the Slate pay expenses in all con
tested election cases passed its third read
ing. House. Mr. Means introduced a bill to
provide for a just system of advertising.
Placed on the calendar.
Mr. Means introduced a bill to prevent
live stock from running at large in Cabarrus
county. Referred.
The House bill to prevent swindling on
fair grounds passed its several readings.
On motion of Mr. Means, the vote by
which his bill in regard to the jurisdiction
of magistrates and police of towns and
cities was tabled on yesterday, was recon
sidered and the bill ordered to be printed
and its further consideration postponed till
the 20th inst. and made the special order
for 12 o'clock on that day.
On motion of Mr. Walker, of Richmond,
his bill to divest the jurisdiction of the Su
perior Courts on misdemeanors in failing to
list polls and property, and tor other pur
poses, passed its several readings.
Thursday, Jan. 21.
Senate. The Bill for removin
disabilities ot W. W. llolden was report
against bv the Committee. Mr Cantwell
stated that Mr llolden was now sufte
itiiilni' ciM'ura Hnmpcl.i offlif linn ftlld
,v,ie.o.t tiw, vplntinn wonl.t w nnsspd bv
v,,. ,i. voo.,t Sn.lnnP
Mr McCaulev presented a memorial from
r .Tnimi I
: r Ar.. ti,;0 .,cUnt0(i
a bill authorizing the sale of certain streets
and alleys in the town of Shelby.
The bill forbidding the deduction by the
buyer of 2 lbs from each bale of cotton was
considered. Mr Graham advocated the bill.
He wants this bill passed to let farmers see
that this evil they complained of, "the
break of the scales." as they called it. was
remedied. Mr Busbee suggested to Mr
Graham to alter the verbage. He had been
anions the farmers and weighers this morn
ing and the farmers all said, "You may
pass or kill this bill, if you like, if they
don t take it oft our cotton they if take it
mf
off from the price." The gist of Mr Bus
bee's alteration was that nothing should be
taken oft the cotton except what was agreed
on between the buyer and seller.
.Mr Uantwell ottered an amendment
making the farmer indictable for putting in
any water, sand or dirt or any other foreign
substance in the cotton. (Mr Bell in the
chair.) Mr French opposed Mr Cantwell's
ameudmcnt. lhe law on this subject is as
stringent as we possibly can make it o00
fine and imprisonment. Mr Kerr earnestly
opposed the amendment, lhe buyer is the
man to make toe the mark. 1 he law was
sufficiently adequate to punish those who
fraudulently pack cotton. Mr Cantwell
would like to have such law produced he
had never seen it had presented the
amendment at request of Wilmington mer-
chains, .ur cinaw opposed me amendment.
The laws were already stringent enough
against farmers.
Mr Cantwell's amendment was lost, and
Mr Graham's bill passed the third reading.
House. The resolution raising a joint
committee to ascertain the best method of
heating the Capitol was adopted.
On inoiion of Mr Finger, the bill to
amend chapter 102, laws of 1873-'74, con
cerning Maiden's and Clark's Creeks in the
counties of Lincoln and Catawba, was taken
up and passed its several readings.
The bill to amend an act to incorporate
the town of Hickory, Catawba county,
passed its several readings.
Friday, Jan. 22.
Senate. 3lr Graham introduced a peti
tion from citizens of Lincoln to prohibit the
sale of liquor near Bethel Church.
Mr Busbee reported from committee reso-
lutions censuring the President for Louis-
lana interference, ami stated that the whole
committee, Republicans and Democrats,
concurred in this report, not as partizans,
but as vsorth Carolinians speaking in behalt
speakii
of iheir rights as freemen.
The resolutions were adopted yeas 39,
nays 9; all the Kepublieans voting nay ex
cept Mr Cantwell aud Mr Peebles.
House. Mr Stowe offered a bill to allow
the Commissioners of Gaston County to
levy a special tax. Passed.
Mr Means offered a resolution to instruct
the Committee on Privileges and Elections
to inquire into the right of Mr Thorne,
of Warren, to hold his seat on account of a
non-compliance in that constitutional re-
quiremeni in reiauon 10 a Deuel in the exis-
tence of an Almighty Being. Under a sns-
pension ot me rules the resolution was
adopted.
The bill in relation to insurance companies
operating in this State was taken up as the
special order and passed its several read
ings.
Mexico.
yn - 4 1. r . i -w
; corresi)onaeut oi ine St. Louis
lie
publican has had an interview with
Senator Jones of Nevada, in which the lat-
ter spoke with great freedom in relation to
personal and political topics. In the course
of the conversation the subject of Mexico
was introduced, and the Senator expressed
opinion that there is no possibility of the
mmeral riches of t hat country being proper- gard to the settlement of the "construc
ly developed under Mexican rule. He tion" bonds. One holder ot halt million of
thought, however, it would not be long be- these securities was willing to take a new
fore the northern provinces at least would 5 per cent, bond in exchange, if interest
belong to the United States; for Grant, he was secured. Another representative of
said, warmly favored their annexation, half million of these last named bonds was
"and would in all likelihood inaugurate coutent with his present position, but both
some policy to that end before the close of were willing to take stock in the North
the Administration." On this the N. Y, Carolina Kailroad Company in exchange
Sun remarks: "There have been reports for these bonds, at par. Attorneys for these
in circulation for some time that Grant en- holders of the "construction" bonds pre
tertains a project for the acquisition of a sented a bill which they had prepared em
portion of Mexico, though we do not know bodying and elaborating the proposition to
that it has before been plainly spoken of by issue new 5 per cent, bonds in exchange for
any one having as confidential relations the "construction" bonds of the North
with the President as the Nevada Senator. Carolina Kailroad.
The general impression has been that the The Committee are seriously considerin"-
scheme was to be held in reserve as a final the different propositions and deem it propel
stroke lor the third term, when, if it shonld to report progress in order that the General
be deemed necessary, it would be easy to Assembly may be in possession of all the
invent a pretext for involving this country information elicited by the Conference and
in a war with the neighboring republic, hope to make a full and final report a't an
which is so rich in silver but so poor in such early day. All of which is respectfully
men as are used for Senatorial timber in submitted. R. p. Waring
Nevada." f Chairman Joint Committee.
North Carolina News Items.
The Public School Uund. liio ireas-
orerofthe State Board of Education wm
distribute the sum of $14,000, the ul1
amount in his hands pro rata to the coun
ties for the benefit of the public schools.
This seems to be a small amount, but when
it will be remembered that the poll tax, by
a recent act of the General Assembly, is
now paid to county treasurers, the tunds
coming into the hands of the Public Treas
. 'i it i-. '
urer is necessarily smaii, mere uem umy
inn Ariwft sources from wliicn inis tax is
IJ V V " -
derived. The fines, penalties and forfe
iii-ps. which the clerks are required to sen
in to the State Treasurer is, by an act
ihe Assembly, constituted a permane
school fund, and only the interest accruing
therefrom is to be distributed. The above
amount includes the accrued interest to
date on the permanent fund as well as the
direct tax, &c. Raleigh Neics.
Penitentiary. The report ol the Direc
tors of the Penitentiary contains among
nt.hurs. the following items. The food of I
the convicts cost for the year 1874, $19,312.-
w 7 . .
76. Clothing for the same period cost $3,-
Ihe number of
88, reckoned at convict rates, but, placed at
its real value is estimated at $100,991.80.
Of the convicts sixteen are in for life. One
rule adonted bv tne Dresent manacrement is
an admirable one and coes lar towards
having good order m the institution.
The
plan is to refuse the endorsement lor par
don of any who are idle, disobedient and
ungovernable. Kaleigti .ra.
A correspondent from Montgomery
county informs us that one of his neighbors,
near llnnsucker s store. Picked uo a piece
of cold worth forty dollars the other day,
and mat numbers ot persons are maKing I
money
mining
in that locatity. VV ith a
railroad
through that county her mines
would soon be developed and prove valua
ble. Greensboro Patriot.
Some Hogs. Mr. J. B. Buchanan, writ-
ing us trom Laurinburg, Richmond county,
under date of January 16th, says : "Mr.
C. W. Bullard, living near Laurel Bill
Church, m this county, Killed, a lew weeks
ago three hogs weighing respectively 415,
414 and 345 pounds. Mr. Anderson Smith,
living near Laurel Hill Depot, on the C. C.
R., killed a few days ago, three hogs weigh-
ing respectively 580, 414 and 356 pounds.
Y ho says old Jtichmond can t raise no me
hogs?" Wilmington Star,
The State Debt.
ine conrerence between a uommittee or our
Legislature and the holders of N. V. State Bonds
took place week before last at the capitol in Ral
eigh. It was private, or at least only those holdinir
bonds were admitted to the conference.
The Report of the Chairman of the Committee
will be found below :
Pursuant to the joint resolution of the
two Houses of the General Assembly, the
' Joint Select Committee on the State Debt
aud Liabilities," met in the Senate Chamber
at 12 M., on the 14th of January, inst., to
corner with the creditors ot the State, and
remained in session during that and the
two days following,
During this time, gentlemen were present
trom JNew lork, Virginia aud North Caro
lina, representing in the aggregate about
two millions of the " old " and "funded in
terest" bonds, with less amount ot "new"
and "special tax" bonds. Numerous let
ters, addressed to the Governor, the Chair
man and members of the Committee, from
persons in various sections of the country.
owners ot dirierent classes ot bonds ot this
State, were read and considered.
Several propositions were made by bond-
holders looking to a settlement of the State
Debt. Those trom North Carolina very
generally said that they had entire confi-
dence in the judgment and fairness of the
Legislature and would accept such terms as
ib luiguu nruposu. one oi uie Virginia
gentlemen expressed his willingness to ac
cept any terms of settlement which might
be ottered by this General Assembly. The
oinei
lrgmia creditors present, represent-
mg over halt a million ot dollars ot the
"old" bonds, and professing to be able to
influence a very large amount of the entire
debt. lironOSPfl t.O KlirrpnrloT- iha ",.1J"
J t ' - UIU
bonds and the "funded interest " bonds
with the accumulated int.prpRt. inn tlmm nrA
take in lien thereof a new bond fr iWo
0f the others, bearing 4 oer cent. intPi-Pt
per
for 5 years and then 6 per cent, for the re
mainoer ot the term.
iiic vine leurei&euiauve ior the iNew
York interest nroDosed that thp "obi"
bonds, "tunded interest" bonds and the
o oi 1 1 1 re A intui-oiii n K . I 1
wVh a ,,pt hon o fir. uAit P
WlLll A 11PW norm nl. tl it rr nam a i V. . A r.ti
That the "new" bonds, not "snecial tax."
be taken at thirty cents in a like bond and
M, iU tt .J , . ' "u,,ua'm
that the
special lax De discharged by
the same new bond at fifteen cents in the
dollar, lie said, however, that 1p did not
believe the State was morally bound tonav
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any portion of these "special tax" bond
but that in order to get rid of them would
advise such compromise as suggested,
Separate propositions wereraade in rc-
77.uy. ine numocr oi piisoiieiH since ftn,hor:,v nf ,k. Government. A codv
the isovemoer, ier-', up to wciooer, io, uuu lhpSft resolves were sent offby express
1-.T 1 .t-- 1 t l I ,11"- J .
Gtl Hiucaotu fHe congress at i 'nuaaeipnia as soon as ine
ment oi mem cosi lav.ai. ine iaoor oi passed bv the committee."
nng w.. - - - All the testimony agrees that the deel
I tlin n nvipl i itimnt.mr wnrlf rlnno on 1 tin I -. .
lw. I WZlllS Ul LlltS 111 1MJII. I Utt v4 w 11 Ut UO.OUV,' I . - , c
7 a j
The Declaration in History.
fa of its Authenticity.
Amm. the interesting articles in the
T nnmber of Our Living and Our
:one from the pen of Col. John II.
Whpoler. furnished from advanced sheets
of the National Magazine, being a reply to
an attack on the authenticity of the Meck-
lenburg Dec aration of Independence in the
North American lie view. in lonowmg
passages we copy for the benefit of any
possible doubting ot the lhoraases:
TI... ;o Ala in thf I Col IS ofilr.fl 111
melt 13 u". - ---
ing passage:
"The resolves of the committee of Meck-
lenburjr. which your Lordship will find in
the inclosed newspaper, surpass all tne nor
rible and treasonable publications that the
inflammatory spirits of the continent have
yet produced, and your Lordship may de
pend its authors and abettors win noi
escape wuen my nanus are sumcicuiiy
strengthened to attempt to regain the lost
ot
to
y
a-
ration ol tne i:utn ot iviay was uispaicuuu
as soon as passed to the Congress at Phila
delphia, and James Jack was the express
sent. The date of Gov. Martin's dispatch
t j: .t l
proves mat ne must nave reierreu iu uiv
proceedings ot the 20th ana not those oi
the 31st of May, for he was, at the last
mentioned date, beleagured m r ort Johnson,
and all intercourse with the interior was
cut off. And again the learned writer in
the article we are examining agrees that
the declaration of the 31st was not offensive
to the mother government, and that it "took
back the parlous warlous words oi tne
lormer aeciaraiion, wune vxuv. luitinu uc
nounces it as "horrible and treasonable.
We have examined this original dispatch,
with its inclosures in the Rolls omce
-w T l ' . i I.
in unancery iaue, juouoon, wiin niucu
care. The inclosures sent were indorsed in
the same hand-writing as the dispatch. All
the inclosures were there except the news
paper containing the Mecklenburg proceed
ings. This was the chief object of search.
Its loss was brought to the attention of the
Master of the Rolls, Sir John Romily, and
it was staled that it appeared by an endorse
ment on this dispatch that "the printed
paper had been taken out by Mr 1 urner
for Mr Stevenson, August 15, 1837." Mr
Stevenson, of Virginia, was at that date the
Minister ot this Government to the .nglish
Court. lie is dead ; his son, Hon. J. W.
Stevenson, now Senator in Congress from
the State of Kentucky, as his executor, has
his father's papers in his possession," and
has promised to make a search for the
printed paper. Should it be the resolutions
of the 31st of May, it would not disprove
the existence of those of the 20th. Both
without doubt were passed. Either settles
the fact that the people of Meclenburg bold
ly pronounced their independence in ad
vance of any other State, and more than a
vear in advance of ihe United Slates."
NOTICE.
I desire to inform my friends and patrons that I
am now occupying my new Store, at my old stand,
where 1 hope to see my friends and the public
crenerally.
1 have iust returned irom JNew lork, where 1
purchased a much larger stock of
Books, Stationery,
Confectioneries, Toys, Notions, and FAMILY
GOODS generally, than ever before. I can offer
bargains.
Call and examine my large assortment of
Some elegant Goods and curious Notions will be
found in the stock. J. K. f UKEFOY,
Dec. 14, 1874. Next to Scarr's Drug Store.
E. Constantino Davidson,
A TTORNEY A T LA If,
Having removed to Charlotte, will resume the
practice of Law in the counties of Mecklenburg,
Union, Anson. Gaston and Lincoln. Particular
attention will be paid to the collection of claims
and Mexican soldiers' claims.
Jan. 4, 1875.
DISTILLERY PROPERTY.
I offer for sale the property known as the " Old
North State Distillerv." situated in the vicinitv of
P!inrlrHp rn tlirt lino ttf lio Pornlina Ponfrol l?a!l
waj There are five acres of land and all necessary
buildings and machinery for operating the Distil
lery.
The whole or any portion of the property will
oe sola on accommodating terms, t or Distillery
purposes mere is no better location m the State.
W. J. BLACK.
Jan. 4, 1875.
NOTICE TO SHIPPER&
The Charlotte, Col. & Augusta k Railroad,
THE PIONEER
OP ALL
Charlotte Railroads.
19 stiH running into the City of Charlotte,
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( NOT TO THE STTnT7RBS.
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And has arrangements with connecting Roads and
Steamer Lines unsurpassed by any other Road for
the Transportation of
Cotton and Merchandise
To Wilmington, Charleston, Savannah, Norfolk,
Baltimore, Philadelphia, Mew York, Boston, and
all principal cities North and West.
Try us on rates and time and we will satisfy you.
Overcharges and claims promptly settled.
W. W. PEGRAM,
Jan. 18, 1875. 4m Agent.
Notice to Trespassers.
The undersigned forbid all persons, white or
black, from hunting, fishing, cutting timber, laying
down fences, or in any other manner trespassing
upon their lands, as they have withstood depreda
tions as long as they can. The law will be strictly
enforced hereafter against all who violate this
warning. J. SPRINGS DAVIDSON,
WT. B. PARKS,
A. R. HENDERSON,
RICH'D L. ALEXANDER
Jan. 18, 1875. 4w
Lime, Molasses, Coal, &c.
1,000 Tons Coal, (grate, stove & blacksmith,
2,000 Sacks Salt.
We import Molasses direct from Cuba and ex
pect first cargo of New Crop about 15th January,
1875. WORTH Ar WOT?Tll
Jan. 4, 1875.
sm
it. London, a dispatch trom tne royal governor . at t)e posse from ambush, ami the m0w r. f
I . 1 f TU1IIUT?
d oi ine oiuuy ui A'"" r lurneu ine nre wounding mice neprrw i
of Martin, to the becretary oi .otaie, ian oi two mortally. Tennant and the others flol! I
. I rk .tl. At.iA of Virt. Johnston 7 fl. rr i . 3 ueU. t
Ut i ivai LiutjuLij, uuLn v i Auetiay iiiiil me negroes nred at S
Jane 3U, mo, which wmama Mernwelher 15 times. Ur. McTie i i
Wilmington, N. C.
Villaixous Outrage. An
ariiwtn
20. Gen. M. C. 'Butler's residenm in'pj
field countv. S. C was burned !., .
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cendiary on the night of the 13th. The i f
cendiary confessed that his name was Tl t
nant, and that he belonged to the new I
militia and says his captain hired him t0ad I
nit Mdiiaiiii was nsui'u -MOnn
C. rn , i ..i . J .i i u,y
colored constable. Tennant refused a
avrestcd au(i lhe constable called on
. Blller for aiHww. Butler and ei W
nf, ap,,imnan: ih flmKlol, ;
1 C 'P rp . 1 i e n r'Ll
in j. vii u i nt. x viiiiuiii, uuu ins ieiiou-
went to attend the three wounded
negrop
was fired at twice on his return.
e shot
perioraieu nis cioiiuug, aim the othc
P i 1 1
wounded his horse. More trouble is arm,
bended. The people are determined .
rest Tennant.
Sun still Rising.
We are still receiving GOODS evervi .
meet the increasing demands of our customed
wiucu we in v ue jour special aiieniion.
Promising to give you the best goods for th
least money, and spare no pains or expense u J
you entire satisfaction, and wishing ou and
oi j ours a nappy nnu prosperous year, we srW,,
ourselves your humble servants,
U. 8. HOLTON & CO
Opposite Market House.
W. P. CUTHBERTSON, i
COMMISSION MERCHANT AND DEALER is j.
GROCERIES A.ND FAMILY SUPPLIES. t
Respectfully inform the public that W,..
general assortment of Groceries, such as is needed t
by Farmers and the people, which he will p1i ' I "
as reasonable terms as any house iu the citv. A I
iun stocKor sugar, uonee, Molasses, Salt, Bacon I
Lard, Cheese, &c, always on hand. ' I
mgiiest prices paid for Country Produce.
His Store is the House next to Wilson and nw.. I
Drug Store. W. F. CUTHBEItTSON I
Jan. 18, 1875. 4w i
GARDEN SEEDS.
Landreth's Warranted Garden Seeds,
We have received the largest and best,
stock of these CELEBRATED SEEDS we hare
ever had, which will be sold at lowest prices and
warranted fresh and genuine.
We will supply the Wholesale Trad with sw-
in papers, at Landreth's prices. '
Almanacs ana circulars furnished on application
Orders by mail will receive prompt attention
We will also have Orchard Grass. Clover m?
Lucerne Seeds.
W. R. BUR WELL & CO.,
Druggists, Springs Comer, Charlotte, X. C
Jan. 18, 1875.
NOTICE.
The firm of Sample & Alexander was dissolved
by mutual consent on the 7th day of January, 187.1,
in order to admit into the firm as partner Mr. J. IX
Kerns. All persons indebted to us cither by note
or account are requested to come forward and settle
at once. With many thanks to our mends for
their liberal patronage in the past, we hope by strict
and personal attention to business to merit the same
in the future by giving the best goods at the lowest
prices. Respectfully,
SAMPLE to ALl'j A AiS DJSH.
We, tho undersigned, having formed a co-part
nership under the firm and style of Sample 4.
Alexander, m tne Boot and bhpe business, wouli
announce to the public, that we have on hand i
large and well selected Stock of Goods in our line,
which we will sell very low for cash, in orderto
make room for our Stock of Spring Goods.
J. W. SAMPLE,
J. Mc ALEXANDER.
J. D. KERNS.
Jan. 18, 1875.
NOTICE.
All who owe Alexander, Seigle & Co. for 1874,
will please call and settle up. We need the money.
Very respectfully,
ALEXANDER, SEIGLE & CO.
Jan. 18, 1875.
M. P. PEGRAM, Jr.,
WITH
Alexander, Seigle & Co.,
One of the largest and most reliable Retail Dry
Goods Establishments in Charlotte. Call an.l s
us at No. 5, West-Trade between Trjon and ;
Church Streets. i
Jan. 11,1875. 4w
Reduction in Prices at
KOOPMANN & ROTHSCHILD'S.
We are now offering our Stock of Furs, including
Muffs and Capes, Ermine Trimmings, &c, alw i-.
Felt and Velvet Hats, at greatly reduced prim. ,
We have just received a large Stock of Ladies .
Underwear and other articles, which we will "
at low figures. j
We hope that this announcement will be prompt y j
responded to and the Ladies favor us with tlicu
usual patronage. Respectfully, "
KOOPMANN & ROTHSCHILD -
Jan. 18, 1875.
E. S. BCRWELI.. K. S. PrBI5rA '
BURWELL & SPRINGS,
Successors to Burwell, Grt'er & Co.,)
Grocers and Commission Merchant.
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
Having bought the stock of Messrs. Burwel'-'
Grier & Co., we propose carrying ; on a geuew
grocery and commission business at their old stw
and respectfully solicit the patronage of their ct (
tomers and the public at large, w e have in si"1, ,
and to arrive, a large and well selected stock
Groceries, to which we invite the attention of bo
Wholesale and Retail Buyers. ;
BUR WELL & SPRINGS
Jan. 4, 1875. lm
Cotton Fifteen Cents per pounds
unariotte.
As the merits of the PACIFIC! have been far
ably known to the farming community for mDf
years an extended advertisement is not nece1?
PRICES FOR 1875. .
Pacific Guano, per ton, cash,
Pacific Gnano, payable Nov. 1st, w
With privilege of paying in middling cotton
" - naoo; iiui, 191,
Acid Phosphate, cash, per ton,
Time, payable Nov. 1st,
Time. ...l.T. xt . . i :;1nre Ol
35 0
40 00
xuue, pajrauie UV. 181, WllH jjii "! . .
paying in middling cotton (new clai
44 00
We shall endeavor to keep in rt5pHATt
of PACIFIC GUANO and ACID Pll1," Vir
but would suggest that our customers V" olDt
ordere early, and thus avoid the risk ol ti .
ment in getting supplies. . km.ni,
BURROUGHS & SPRINGS, Agtntt.f
Jan. 4. lHT.l wui"
Daniel A. Surra. mos..
DANIEL A. SMITH & CO,
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Parlor, Dining and Bed Boo
Furniture, Carpets,
43 North Front Street,
Jan. 4, 1875. 3m WILMINGTON. '
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