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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-20

dies here in SUMNER dpt with you think it viii
live ill frost. lis value, II It succeeds, cannot BIO
overcslima,ed You may see hundreds upon hun.
dreds-I state every thing lterally-of cattle upon
our bills and plains. feeding upon this mast (aflcr
the vine,s dead)a and as fat as they can wog along.
They will leave green grass on tho rvuIets to cal
il. So whether IL DIES in summer lives ill fall
is still Invaluable. It's produc!iyentss Of seed is
amazing. Riding along the roads you will see
the ground covered with it, thicker than you ever
saw acOrns urd der 40 oak. You can raise up n
vine and scoop up double handful. TO fatten
cattle and hogs and to enrich ground ii is supe-
rior to anything | have met in any part of The
world. Il is remarkably hardy. Its native local
ily is Geirus soiI-lhe avalanche Of gravel and
sand and soil and clay deposited from the noun
tans to make the upper ground of the valleys.
But have 10 doubt it will grow anyw here. l
would put 10 manure about it, however. | would
plant first, on the rich ground at the base of
hill, where the land is rich and mellow; bu free
from extra (above ordinary dampness.
Ii | shall be the instrument, after twenty-five
years abscuce, and from boy hood, Of comforting
any benefit on my native County, old Mecken-
burg, God bless her, shall be proud and happy.
am, &C.. an alfrcionate
Of old MeckIenburg,
A. c. BAINE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-20
Our Book Table.

Cooley for November, as usual, is on our table
in advance. We have carefully glanced through
its pages and noticed its contents. This is an in
comparable No, filled at is with choice gems Of
literature from galaxy of native writer's, sple ndid
STEEL engravtngs, elegantly colored fashion plates,
patterns Of embroidery, descriptions for crochet
work and dress making, &c.
Who would be without this glory OF our period
ical literature for triple The price OF subscription
II an Alpine glacier was torn from lis icy home
and hurled by some CONFUSION of nature under
the glare of tropical sun. it would not SO far
transcend the surrounding objects in sparkling
briIIianey as does Cooley all his compeers.
Address l.. A. Cooley, Philadelphia-$3 per
annum in advance.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-20

BUY1Ne AT lInnE.-The National InteIlgtT
speaks with approval Of the moVcueat c'a
people OF CumG,fIsnd, who have hrld a mrea
and resolved to buy thoit goods from The t@
lmPorts of Vlrglna,rf goods be offered By 0"
upon as advantageous terms rs those mpar
through New York and other Northern cllrsir
to patronjze, in preference TO all others The Il''
institutions and mec haDcs OF their own SlslH,H
all that pertains to Virginia's advance mcni =
arts, sciences and learned professions, Hs yes
il matters Of recreGtloB and pleasure. Thsh
noble example, and ouRht 10 be inflated BY en-
county in the State The Systematic wal r.
waging in the North upon Southern insbr'
and the atoitionzing Of large pnrty sbouIds
ulate Southern men 10 the development Of |"
material interests, and prompt !bem 10 or'IIy| W.
selves in every way against an adversary VINO.
slow but progressive steps, is preparing TO az
tho citadel Of their strength.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-20

A correspondent ol.the Home Journal g",
fearful account of the plague, which he staIe'p'
raging in London. The plague winch one ~ p.
dred and fifty years ago, he.says, was bfopsn.
London in a chest Of clothes from Alexandra y
which carried off one half of The London r'Ps..
ton, has rcaPPearcd. The bones ofbodf' Wv :
were buried in pits where is now Argyle ~.
have been turned up in cutting sewer r.
thousands have died from their contact !,
ply siclans state that it is the plague AID nG' =
cholera which is at present ravaging LoIOo-
Business is suffering terribly. The 'lo,"
Regret street and elsewhere are cIosfo !,
tradesmen, and indeed people Of every CAS- 1'.,s
flying in all directions. London is being %P1
lated
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-20
Recent Elections.

We have received enough Of the returns 10 be
able to state that the Democratic party has been
defeated by large mHjorItes in Pennsylv ania,
Ohio, and Indiana.
This resul. has been produced by union OF the
Wings, Free Soers, AbortloDisrs, and Know
Nolhings The broad constitutional conservative
ground occupied by the Democratic candidates i'll
those States, drew TO the support OF the opposition
all The clements of lanacism that find their strong
holds in those regions Of ism. With the excep-
ton OF Pennsylvania, the coalition of the factions
has been glaring and one at all attentive 10 the
signs of tho Iimes," could well be surprised at
the result.
PoIlock's majority in Pennsy lvania, is to be at.
lrbuted to The support OF the Free S"iIers and
AboilioniSts under The lead Of the notorious Da-
vid WIImot, and to that Of that new secret and
dark working Order of Know Nothings.
The gains in Ohio and Indiana be attributed
TO the same cause which operated in the Keystone
State.
The Democracy was defeated. not by theWhigs
nor The Free SoHers, by the Abolitionists. nor
by the Know Nohlngs. but by an unholy and
ueacherous combination Of them all
Such combination Of heterogeneous materials
cannot elm. together long; and we'll i, is for the
safety and honor of the country that they carry
among them the seeds of their own destruction.
This, we hope, will teach Democrats the danger
Of entering into new organizations under the i'm
pulse Of dissatisfaction and resentment, and will
show to Southern Wings the necessity of sustain
ing the tried Democracy Of The North who have
SO boldly commended against the banded factions
which threaten the destruction Of the Constitution
and the disruption Of our Government
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-20

o. We insert in our issue to-day letter from
A. c. BAINE, Esq, formerly OF this county, but
Of Stockton, California, in which he treats Of
spe cies of clover which grows wild in that high
Iy favored land. We thank him for the seed sent
US, and would be very glad to give them 10 some
''careful farmer" who would be willing to make
a fair experiment with them. He speaks in glow
ing terms of the growth and the fopdness that
cattle have for the grass. both when green and
cured.
We think it is time Tor our planters TO be turn.
ing their attention. TO the subject OF grasses. and
this one may prove highly valuable. We will
SOW part of them, and il The product realizes
our expectations, will carefully save and dis
tribute to our friends
STOCKTON, Cal, Sept. 9th, 1854.
EDITOR DEMoCRAT-
Dear Sir:-I take The liberty OF sending you
for distribution some careful, practical farmer,
some burr clover seed with a specimen of the
burr in which he seed is spiralIy enclosed. II
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-20
Complete Success OF the Crimca Expo
ditiOn!
FALL OF SEBASTOPOLl
New YORK, Oct. l6, lS5

NEW YORK, Oct. TO, 1851.
The steamer Baltic has arrived, with Liverpeo!
dates OF October a.
On the 25rh great battle fought before
Ssbasopoi, which resulted in the utter humiliation
of the Russian army. $4,000 persisted OH the field
of battle and $4,000 were captured, together with
], 900 pieces OF artillery. The allies lost 10, 900
men in killed and wounded.
Prince MenchIkoff with the shattered remnant
OF his army stil galanIly refuses 10 surrender,
although Sebastopol is IN flames and the allies
have sank ten ships OF war in the harbor.
The effect Of this great victory has been favor
able upon the money and cotton markets. Con-
eo!s have advanced to 964, aud at Liverpool; cot.
ton has advanced 3D. with sales since the Europa
of SO, 900 bales.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-20
Gr We take pleasure in calling the attention OF

o. We take pleasure in calling the attention Of
our lady readers TO Mrs. SHAw's ADVERTISEMENT
TO be found IN our columns to-day. She is in re-
ceipt of her Fall styles, and her Rooms present
perfect bijou OF taste and elegance. Her Bon.
nets $50 says judge are gems in their say) and
French Millinery, 1indIe in the minds of the fair
irresistible penchant TO appropriate them for
their adornment.
Assisted by Northern Ladies educated to he
business, the Mantua. making department is COM
Pete, and gives to this establishment another at
tractiye feature. This house should be literally
parOnised, not simply on the ground that it is at
home, but because we know that the work is far
better and more reasonable, than tina, sent South
by Northern houses.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-20

FRIDAY. MORNING, October 20, 1854.
Report of the Market.
CHARLOTTE, October ?

CHARLOTTE, October 20, 1854
CorroS.-Takena rise. Extremes range from
81 10 50.
FLoUR.-Again buoyant, with upward ten.
dcncy superfne article will bring 81 per barrel
WHEAT.-In demand, from 81 10 sl,25.
CoRN.-7O cents per bushei.
-NEAL.-70 to rs ceuts. Market well supplied
BACoN.-ScaTce 10 to re. No hams to be
had at any, price.
PHE.-75 cents per bushel.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-20

Washburn is q great name in wing PConcsst
There are two brohers Washburn 10 CIR
and third brother has been nominated Inf d
gress in Wisconsin. The present Co. ,. VIE
Massachusetts is named Wasborn, ana W. gecd
of the Worcester district have nomln0'''
S. Washburn for Congress.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-20

T. F. Meaghcr, the Distinguished ifIsn 5,,g
vii! 60 to California in December, with I've rs
of making San Francisco his permsneD .,y,
dence. lie prefers southern character Wv NJ
ern climate and the southern people to '"0"
north
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-20
To Correspondents.

The communication of 81. H. is respectfully
declined 1t is written well enough, but its great
length will exclude it.
Also, lines TO K" Your verses are not poet.
~, bui sprose run mad" or to speak Hudibrastic,
Your rhymes stand like scptncls at the close
To keep the poetry from being prose-"
Nv. ID. p, Of Ala."-The disarIangement OF
the pos-offcc in Augusta, during the yellow fever
is The reason your paper does not come regular.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-20

them the subject may DO pro6tatlv ;.
But as far as the white race is co 3 ~'H'd o.,
evident that our enterprise mus, sell etnet, i
channel, and Lieut.. Maury's eloquepcs' .s "
healthy theme. SOM q,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-20

10 Utah. on the death o! man, his property
dcscends to the Mormon church, his wiVos ana
children moi being recognised as heirs. The
church. is The sole heir of all property.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-20
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o. We ask attention to the card Of S. nj.
How ell, in this ISSUE He has just opened an ex-
tensiye assortment in his line, which for qualify
and price, merit consideration.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-20
mo. 5 J

MEssRs. EDrToRs OF THE REPUBLIcAS:-Tn
stepping aside for moment ltom a closely con-
fning occupation TO write these letters, have had
butiIItlc hope of enIigh'en1ng the public mind up
on suGl~ct OF so much importance. | havr
written in 4 spirit of the broadest HbtraIity, not
wishing to wur against any interest, corporate OF
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-20
No Bill.

We learn from the Newbertisn that 10 VIZ w. 4
of the State against Edward Gunrer, InGeTcs rJ
the murder OF Capt. Jesse +. Scurry, 'n' "
Jury failed to find bili.-Caralinlan'
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-20

The deaths in Chicago in September were 245
or about so week.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-06-02
Democratic Opinion.

The N Y. Eoeaiag P,st. leading Dem
ocratc organ. holds the following language
on the repeel OF the Missouri Compromise.
The confession that "lhe Democratic party
has lost IT'S moral strength in the free States" :"
is worthy oi being noted:-- Ohio State Jour
"ll is with no satisfaction that we refer to
what we have II along said Of the Nebraska
bill, that with such House Of Representa-
lives rs we have at Washington there was
very great danger OF its SUCCESS. Yesterday
the bill passed by liz votes To 100. meager
majority. il is true, and meager as il was, an
artificial and fictitious mojorty, in which
mems votes were at variance with their con-
vctons. The Admins,raliouists have hren
actively and openly canvassing foi the votes
of members ever since the bill WAS sent 10
the Committee Of the Whole. The Wast-
inqton Star one Of the journals'by which the
measure has all along be- sustained. spoke
only to or three days since Of the general ru-
NOR that clerkships in the public offi,es were
TO be conferred upon the friends Of members
who vote for tbs bil--a rumor which was
treated as authentic, and which nobody has
taken the trouble to deny or discredii In
deed il is well understood that all the influ
ence Of patronage and solicitation has been
exer,ed by the President 10 secure the pas
sage Of the bill But for this influence con
tinually put forth and daily re-enforced, the
measure would have found in the House the
ignaminicus end it deserved.
"Ofthe dishonor which a measure reopen
ing TO the barbarnus Institution OF Slavery "a
vast region. closed against it for third par,
ofa century, must bring upon our country, we
have alreldy spoken. There is another point
nf view in which we must now whether will.
ing or not. look at the question. The Pres
ident hiss taken a course. by which the greater
part of this dshunor is concentrated ON the
Democratic party. Upon him. and his Ad.
mintstration, and upon all the northern friends
Of the Nebraska bill in Congress. and upon
the Democratic party who gave the present
Executive his power of mischief. the people
will visit this great political sin Of the day,
The Wings OF the free States have tax care
thst no part Of guilt shall he found on their
skirts. Their Representatives in congress, t0
a man. voted against the Nebraska bill. as il
they had agreed among themselves that the
Democrats party Of the North should take
and bear the entire responsibility Of the meas.
ure The results inevitable: the Democratic
party has lost its moral strength in The free
States; il is stiipped Of the respect Of the peo
lple by the misconduct ofihose who claim tc
be is leaders; aud whatever boast we may
make Of our excellent maxims Of Legislation
and policy 10 regard to other questions, the
deed Of ye'ierday puts Us 10 minority iol
years 70 ecms"
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-06-02
temperance nj Freepori.

Freeport, May 25lh. 1854.
The citizens Of Montgomery township. met
at the school house in Freeport. for the pur.
pose Of taking into consideration the necessity
Of enforcing the Liquor Law. The meeting
was called TO order, and on motion. w. d.
HuIchias was called TO the Chair. and A. A.
Moon, appointed Secretary.
The object Of the meeting was then stated
by James NJ. Piper. and on motion. commit
tee Of five we're appointed to draft resolutions
expressive Of the sense Of the meeting, con-
sisling of Messrs Henry Buchtel. NJ. U. Ems
minger. Joseph Kelley, Chas. w. Marvin and
James ID. Piper; in short time the commit
tee presented the following resolutions:
Resolved That We, the undersigned, cili-
zens Of Montgomery township do hereby
agree 10 aid the authorities of said township.
in frrfsIipg out aud bringing to justice every
yiolaior OF the law whether he be Yender OF
consumer Of intoxicating liquors. contrary to
the provisions Of said law,
Resoigsd. We dp hereby pledge ourselves
as citizens. to assist and sustain as Car Ms pns-
sible. the authorizes of said township in the
thorough execution Of said Law.
The resolutions we're read By the Secretary.
taken up separately. discussed and adopted.
Os mo,ion. IL was Resolved. That the pro-
seediben Of the meeting be published in the
North Western Democrat Ssndusky County
D.moeral and lhs Fremont journal.
The Resolutions were signed by twenty
nine males. aud eighisea females.
On mott n. the meeting adjourned.
W. D. HUrclilNS. Chm
A. A. Moon, Bss'y.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-06-02
We Can,t believe IL.

"There is not Democrat in Sandusky
Countv. but what fully endorses the Nebras.
ka Bill"
This very language, or its full import, we
heard from an advocate and fayorer Of that
measure. We thought then that the state
ment was rather sweeping one. and We see
no reason now for altering our opinion. We
believe there are scores that have always pro.
claimed against il. and still more do they now
regret its passage. Gould they have The op-
por,unily now Of going 70 the ballot t-box, to
give their votes for or against The bill. we are
sure there would be more than one found
that could not "fully endorse" il. although il
is the darling Of the administration. The lash
will be applied without mercy. TO The backs Of
those who dare to think for themselves; hopes
of reward will be held out to induce tn m to
return to their party allegiance.
But we very much mistake the character
of the people of Sandusky county. il they can
thus De duped to the confirmation of this bill
No. There is t. o much honor in them, thus
to bow before the shrine Of Douglas Saveoc,
racy. There is yet some IF the spirit Of The
freedom of their fathers in their breasts, and
it will manifest itself too. ina way that will he
understood and felt We reject the senti.
ment What say the people?
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-06-02
Peoples state Conventiop.

There is a strong feeling prevailing through.
out the State, among that portion Of the Press
and the People who are opposed to the Re-
peal ofthe Missouri Compromise. for the call
ing Of a Peoples State Oovsntioa to be held
at Columbus. some time this summer. The
18th Of June, Bunker Hill day.) 4th of July.
or the 18th day Of July. the anniversary Of the
passage Of the Ordinance Of 's7. have been
proposed.
Let the Convention be held by all means,
Let it be on the 18th Of July. and at Colum-
bus-tbat is the most central point Let the
people go up :here en- m0sse; and while there.
let them make lheir nominations for State Of
iiccrs. and take necessary steps for a thorough
organization Of the People. We heartily CO.
incide with the suggestion.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-06-02
Manufacturing.

II affords us u great deal Of pleasure to
speak Of any Improvements being made in our
town. which are Of practical utility and service
TO the citizens in general, rs well Of profit aud
remuneration TO those making the investment
We are led more particularly 10 these remarks
by having visited day or two since. the Fre
naoni PiOning Door, Sash and Blind Facto-
yy, of y. Lake & Co, on the east side Of the
river Messrs. Lake, Mcclellan and McGee
have lately erected large and substantial
building, and supplied il with new and approv-
ed machinery for furnishing builders, mechan-
les and every body else. with all the wood
work necessary for any structure. Flooring
and siding. all ready to nail TO its place, doors,
sash and blinds are turned out with asionish-
ing rapidiiy. A planeing machine. tongueiug
and groyeing machine. morlieeing machines.
circular saws, lathes DC, all driven by if
teen horse power engine. which itself is a
beauty. Such an establishment has long been
neededin Fremont, and We are right glad that
we can now announce the fact to our friends,
that when they shall require any such arti.
cles. they need not be under the necessity Of
sending to Cleveland or Toledo for ihem.--
The whole is under The superinIendence Of
Mr.. Lake. who is thorough. practical me-
chanic. and they hold themselves in readiness
10 i'll all orders with Prompiness and salts
faction. II is really worth a mans time TO
drop in and spend an hour in looking through
their establishment. which they viii take
pleasure in showing and explaining,
There are some other manufactures in our
town Of equal Importance. Of which we shall
hereafter speak.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-06-02
Another Judge.

Two or three weeks since we published n
Legislative enactment, creating another Judge
ship Of the Court of Common Pleas Tor this
circuit The judicial business has increased
to such an extent. that the present Judge
could not get through with il, in the time al
lotted, and many causes were necessarily
obliged 10 be continued, thereby causing dis
satisfaction and detriment. to the parties
The new Judge is to be elected by the quail
lied voters q, the ensuing October election.
Let the people Of this district. take the course
that was pursued by the electors of Cincn-
matt, and select capable and worthy man
no matter what ma, be his political views.
The following extract from the Maumee
Times. we agree with. and commend il to thu.
consideration Of the voters Of the district:
"Let us then select ardidae without re
ference to his politics, Whatever they might be,
be they whg, democratic, or free soil, for il
seems rather out Of place for one habit,d in
the Judicial robe, to be dabbeling murh 10
politics. The bench should he kept clear of
such pollution, as well as some other pollu,ioos
that men are sometimes addicted 10, who are
selected to grace our Judciary There is
plenty OF materials among the members OF
the legal profession in our circuit, from which
10 make such selection, that is not pariicu.
larly biased, by party predictions, ne lher
nor do We mean TO insnuate that it belongs
t" or is possessed exclusively by any polica
party. either. Let such selection be made
and the character Of our Judiciary would be
elevated BY it, if it did not exactly suit few
rantlng partizans.
Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1854-06-02

Il is self evident fact and particularly no.
ted by those who take little trouble to in.
form themselves. that men occupying high po.
sitons 10 our governmental affairs. are trying
to raise great hue.andcry Of the in,olera-
bic sufferings and expressions which The peo.
pie Of this leland sustain under their present
government Saying that the great mass Of
the inhabitants are anxious to throw of The
Spanish rule, and become one Of the Uni
ted States. "That they are now struggling
amid the ,hroes Of revelation" That Eng
land is plotting 10 obtain possession Of it,
That the only way TO meliorate the condition
Of the people there is to take them under our
care; and the Administration is called upon
to interpose in their behalf The south are
anxious TO have Cuba annexed. They want
more representation in Congress, and they
begin TO tremble for the stability Of the "pe-
culiae institution" With Cuba annexed they
would have two more votes in the Senate, and
with the present ratio Of slave representation.
some twelve TO fifteen in the house. We do
not apprehend any danger, however, that Gu
ba will be speedily annexed. notwithstanding
the Washington Union, the while South,
Douglas. Richardson g. Company, desire to
see it brought about