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Congressional.
Washington Correspondence OF the South Curolnian.
WASHINGTON. April ~. 1854

WASHINGTON, April 10, 1854.
DR.. Gwin, OF California, made a very elaborate
speech on the Pacific Railroad, the discussion of
which will resuscitae the Gad,dcn treaty, and by
the time it is IN executive session few more
months, it may he passed by only sufficient con-
sti;utional majority o.thirds. DIR. Gwin has
done himself some credit by this effort He is the
most de voted friend OF the enerI rise, and every
thing that will effect the interest of California. 1t
is to b" regretted that much opposition to his
return to the Senate exists when he has labored
so long and assijunuSIy TO her interest. No man
could have exerted himself to greater advantage
than DR.. Own for the young State which he has
honorabIy represented in the Senate.
1t is said that General Almonte, the Mexican
Minister, has authority to accept new PROPOSE
lions in the Gadsden treaty, or SO 10 modify those
that were orig inally presented, without consulta-
ton with Santa Anna.
Resolutions we're introduced in reference to in
ernatonal points Inch have never been negotia-
ted Eetween this and The European governments :;
hut now, seems to be ineI liable vi th Rus
STA. the United States DESTROYS that some de-
finite understanding should exist in reference To
the POINTS which have not been adjusted. They
were the casuS bcki forty two years ago. The i'm
press nlent Of American seamen, that free ships
make free goods, and the execution of the statute
against the system of privatecrng these
thelPXtPHt
that they once did and that the governments of
Europe should be decided in lhrr course, must be
taken as the proper necessity that " i'll be adopted
by this. The resolutions we're referred 10 the
commilie foreign relations.
The Nebraska bill has not been neglected in the
proceedings OF the House. Mr. Mcdonald, Of
Maine, made very bold and manly offence of
The principles involved in the bill. With all the
sectional opposition and the denuncial"ns Of
The pulpit laundering from The north, he must be
riga rdrd as bold man. fle spoke of the par
~ that opposed the principle as The same that
had always thrust themselves between the ad
vancement Of the government and our insu-
tons the opponents OF the Of 1912; the
purchase Of Louisiana Ihe annexation of Tex
as; and everything. in fine, that had trnd"d to
the growth and advancement OF popular rights.
Mr. Faulkner, Of Virginia, also spoke in favor
Of The bill.
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Commercial Convention.

We clipth following extract from the Charles
ton Mercury OF the 17lh inst:
!" The Commercial Convention closed It's ses-
sion on Saturday. There was good share OF
spirited and interesting debate, and number oil
propositions OF much practical interest were adop-
ted. Among these were recommendations for d
redurIion of the duty On Railroad Iron for the
establishment of one or more mail routes from
Southern ports to Europe; for negotiating with
Brazil for the opening of the navigation of the
Amazon. A Committee Of one from each State
represented, was ordered, whose business it will
be to examine into The mail service ihroug bout the
South and devise means OF improving it, Finally,
a resolution adopted, nearly unanimous y,
recommending that the Southern States lake stock
in a Railroad to the Pacific. The general agree.
mrnt on this proposition was caused in no small
degree by the reported action Of The Senate on the
G .dsden Treaty. The attempt TO close the South
ern route was felt to be n movement of political
spite, as in a commercial point Of view there could
be question OF great superiority Of this route in
shorness, cheapness Of construction and facility
of use. This is the only act Of the Convention
having political cast, and it is in answer to po-
ltical movement of the North-and very apPro-
PIRATE answer
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Istrke decisive blow before the arrival of the

strike a decisive blow before the arrival of the
Allies.
TurUKA1.-A Geographic despatch dated Bel
grade, states that on the 18Th March, Gortchakoff
wished TO depart from his position the island
opposite Tuukai. His troops were already occu-
plying The bridge. OF a sudden the Turks opened
upon them deadly and terrible fire with muske-
try and cannon. The CONSERVATION became aw-
| full. Very soon the main arches OF the bridge
were cut in twain, when it gave way, precipitating
over two thousand souls Inio the stream below, all
of whom drowned. The scene is described
as heart-rending in the extreme. The Turks
: suffered no loss whatever.
On the Odd, GorlchakofF crossed the Danube
and captured Tntukai. Luders crossed with the
main body at Galatz, without much loss. Full
$4,000 Russians now on the right bank of the
Danube. On the 23d, Luders commenced prepa
rarions for the seizure OF Mat<chin. On the Odd,
body of Russians attempted TO cross at Olte:
ntXa. A desperate battle ensued. The Rus
slams were rerulscd with the loss Of 5000 killed.
The Turks were SO cut up that they had TO retire
to their entertainments.
The very day the Russians commenced crossing
the Danube, Omar Pasha designed attacking the
Russians at Hagana, which was reported 10 be
more inclined TO the Western Powers.
The Russian fleet had left Sebastopol with pro.
VISIONS for The Russian fortresses on the Cncas-
sian coast.
At Vienna on the 31st ult.. it reported that
the Russians on the goth attacked kalafat, and
carried three redoGbts.
The rupture between Turkey and Greece was
complete.
Dates from ConstantinopIe of the 2Olh u't.,
state that the steamers Retrbulion and Colon had
returned from the month OF The Danube without
succeeding in removing the obstrucIi"ns.
In London on tn" lst inst.-the DAY the AmerI.
left LvcrpOOl--lt was reported that Admrai
Napier had captured Russian Grigate, but IN"
report was contradiced. 1t also reported
that IA Russian ship had been seized at Fatteriord,
and that the crew held prisoners Of war
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Fire i'm Charleston.

We learn from the Charleston Courier that on
yesterday morning between one and two o'clock Il
fire discovered in the third story of the exten.
sve Drug and Chemical establishment of Messrs.
p. NJ. Cohenl& Co., situated Ir Hayue and extern
ding through TO Market. street. Notwithstanding
the energetic efforts of the Fire Companies, who
quickly on the spot, the flames soon wrapped
the adjacent stores in n blaze, and at five O'Clock
the establishments Of Messrs. p. NJ Cohen & Co.,
Il g. Wnldron & Co., +. d. Tanning g. Co.,
GiI!ilands, Howell & Co., and Ilavand, HarraI
g. Co., had been destroyed.
The establishment OF Messrs t. NJ. Horsey &
Co. Oil The east, and Messrs. Courtenay, Tenant
& Co, on the west OF the buildings destroyed,
were on fire at 5 ocIock.-C urOliniun 18Th inst.
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Millinery Store.

The want of good Millinery Store in this
town has induced Mrs. SHAW, lady of large
experience in the business, to open an establish
ment extensive scale in order to meet the
wants Of the fashionable circle. 1t will no longer
be necessary TO send North TO have Dresses made
or buy Bonnets, she will have the former put
up IN the most fashionable manncr, and keep on
hand endless variety Of the latter of the latest
style and shape from which to make selections.
We are confident that after examining the profu-
sion of tasty trimmings, fancy articles, &C., at
her Store, our ladies' will desire to 60 no further.
See advertisement.
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ERcv. Thales Mcdonald.

This gentleman was arrested by the Sheriff of
Davidson county, on Sunday last, a charge Of
Forgery. The Superior Court, now in session in
that county, Judge Manly presiding, have the case
before them. 1t is publicly rumored that he has
been engaged in such conduct for years, forging
the names of his friends in Bank, and in
private transactions. We have no accurate per-
sonat knowledge of the number or extent of these
operations, but are led to believe that they amoun.
to many thousands Of dollars. He arrested
process from the county o! Forsyth, for
forgery committed in the Salem Bank.
The arrest, and the circumstances which pre-.
ceded it, have kept The public mind in this region
under high excitement for more shan a week. No
man enjoyed larger share of public confidence
and esteem than did Mcdonald. Few, if any. had
! warmer more numerous and wealthy friends.
Wealthy himseIf-his property being estimated at
between sixty and seventy thousand dollars,
ceeding the amount Of all his Liabilities by some
ten or twelve Ihousand-his criminal conduct can
not easily be accounted for. His operations, as
we understand them, were Of such nature 10
preclude almost entirely The belief Of any design OF
absolute fraud.
! P. s. We learn from gentleman Who came
through Lexington on Yesterday, that Mcdonald
was admitted to bail in the sum Of fifteen hundred
dollars Salisbury Watchnla".
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A LOCKER ON

THE DURATION OF THE WAR.-In regard 10
the duration of the war in Europe, Mr.. Walsh
the intelligent correspondent of the New York
Journal OF Commerce, says:
g In returning from walk just now, ! encoun.
tered near the Paais Royal a Senator Of my &C.
quaintance--an admiral, experienced in State
concerns. | expressed to him my hope that The
war would not endure beyond six months In
London the Ministers called it short and sharp.
and the President Of the French Legislative BODY,
in lis address of last week, trusted that would
be vigorous, rapid and decisive. The Senator
answered: "No one Of my colleagues or the
members Of the Government really expects that it
will end in six months, or can imagine when it
will end. According TO The declarations of tho
British Cabinet, the struggle with Russia was once
far all. That was the idea of The French Empe.
r0r, and the preparations both sides of the
channel were proportionate. Russia had strength
PRIDE perss'cncy enough for protracted, daunt.
less resistance; the Car had been potent as a
conservative; he could be equally or more so as
Il destructive. | was reminded Of Samson -
When ne had shaken the pillars, the house C.ll
upon all the princes - be killed more at his death
than he had killed in his life time.
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short lime before the speaking commenced. n,
was asked by the Democrats TO reply to The VIII
candidate, and although it was unexpected to hing
he could not and did not decline. Depend me-
it. before he got through, Gen. Dockery wished
himself on the top OF the Pilot Mountain or any
where else, rather than stumping it through III,
low country with this sedge hammer thumpna
him on his head. am by no means cxpressDSS
myself in terms unjustly adua'ory, when saS
that Mr.. Braggs speech was one OF the fnen
specimens OF close logical augmentation, and If
keen, exquIsiteIy pointed ridIcule that | eve,
heard. The Democrats were in great glee--,bs
Wings looked very serious and gloomy. Hy'S
better not travel with that man, Bragg" said m
honest farmer The anti. Convention Wings tao
lily agreed to kick the platform and ca ndidaa
overheard. If this gladiatorial exhibition is an
earnest of the balance, the Democratic NOMINEE
will achieve prouder triumph than the annals Of
political warfare yet boast Of And if Mr.
Bragg (as is confidently expected here) should be
that nominee, Gen. Dockery will receive quie
tbs that will consign him to the political shelf for
life. Yours truly,
LOCKER ON
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-21

Col. German, Governor of Minnesota, has ar.
rived in this city, bringing with lin Little Crow.
(as distinguished from his late father, Big Crow
chief Of the lower bands Of Sioux, of that terri.
tory This Indian is remarkably intelligent, and
in conversation with the ChOctaw, who related 10
him The advancement in civilization and knowl-
edge among the people said that, on his return TO
Minnesota, he intended TO establish school houses
for his people and otherwise improve their social
con6iion We learn that Little Crow Yesterday
paid his respects 10 his Great Father. the Presi-
d, n, OF The United States and that the iniervis "
was highly inter- sting ItInshi"efo~ Sentirel
l2h.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-21
CoHsQGNEEs PER RAILROAD,
From AprIL Is 10 IErH 10.

]. o, Wallace, d. 3. & j. l.. Gather, NJ. Brown
& Sons, A. c. Mcintosh J. w. Ross Stockton L.
NJ, Roseman & IT,, J. &. BaLlew, W HIie & lIaney.
Sheek & GrifIi'b h, NJ. NJ Wagner, Vunderburg
&. NJ. CO., Murphy & Black Springs ~ Welding.
ton, K. +. Simonlon g. Co., Samuel w. Wuhers,
T.. Carroll, L. Myers, Ray 81 Co., A. VanderLOrg.
w. J. Pummcr, A. +. Jnckson, James & VrstuI,
VIM. Ramsour & Co., Caldwell & ilagins, PhGnx
G. NJ. Co., w. p. Reinhardt G. r. Alexander.
]. Harper, r. R. King, eagle 81 Reid, Harper,
Jones & Co., Rufus Reid.
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The Latest.

On the snme day The declaration Of war aP-
peared in I.ondon-the 2srh uh.-the Legislature
nf Paris received message from The Emperor
Napoleon, in which Napoleon declares that Rus-
sia had placed herself in state Of with
France The announcement received in both
Chambers with extraordinary enthusiasm, and ali
IS wnrIike in France.
The French Government had announced that
IL would not grant letters Of marque to American
vessels.
Admiral Ma piers fl ct was anchored of kicl
on the eth.
TIE British cavalry designed for the East
passed through France and Denmark.
The Duke Of Parma was stabbed on the 26.h
uIt, by an assassin and died.
The TrpartiIe Treaty has been entered into.
The campaign has begun in earnest. The Rus
sims had crossed the Danube in great force. 10
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NEW BOOKS! NEW BOOKS!

Exploration Of the valley \ macon, by IIerndon.
and comp, tc Gazetteer Of the United States,
Ly Baldwin & Thomas.
Rural Essays, by A. J. Downing.
A splendid edition OF the Waverly Novels.
Romance of the Revolution being history Of tho
personal advcnturcs heroic exploits, and romantic incl
dents enacted in the War OF Indr pcndcncc; by o. b.
Bruce
Thrilling Adventures by Land and Sea by J. o.
BrayInan.
Daring Deeds of American Heroes, with Biogruph
Sketches; by j. o. Braymnn.
The Flush Times Of Alabama and Mississippi; by
Baldwin
Hot Corn and Paper Bullets, from Loves Pocket
Pistols.
The Old Brewery and The n CIV Mission House.
The Lamplig htcr.
Louis Elton Ly Mrs. NJ. IIcrndon.
Aliens Domestic Animals, History and Dscr iption
of the Horse Mule Cattle, Sheep, Swine. Poultry, &C.;
by r. l.. Allen.
The Successful Merchant, Sketches Of the Life OF
Mr.. Samuel Bridget; by VIM. Arthur.
The Hearth Stone, upon Honclile in cities by
Samuel Osgood.
The Miners Guide; by J. w. Orion.
Also large and splendid assortment Of Stationery,
&c. &c.
Ely, fly with ightnings speed,
= Be quick, say, and learn to read"
Charlotte, april Fl Booksellers and Stationcrs-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-21

FIRE IN JACKSONVILLE, FLA.-A fire broke out
in jacksonville, Fla, the 5th inst which laid the
Town in ruins. Thirty six stores and shops, five
wharves, twelve dwellings, both printing offices,
dings were burnt. The total loss is estimated at
about $500, 200. Various Atlantic Cities are al
ready sending on supplies, or preparing to do So,
to relieve the distress Of the ciIzens. 1t is oppre-
hended that there will be great suffering for want
Of provisions as all were destroyed.
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Mexico.

Advices have been received from Mexico, which
state that Santa Anna, in his progress against
Alvarez, the insurrectionary lender, was every.
where received with the greatest enthusiasm by
the people. He had several encounters with
the troops of Alvarez, in which the latter were
generally worsled. A number OF prisoners had
been taken on both sides, some Of HON had been
shot Reinforcemrn,s OF Government troops were
constantly advancing towards The scene of revolt,
aud the papers report that the soldiers of Alvarez
were deserving. The instruction was more for.
miLabc than was at first represented.
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Correspondence Of the Bait. Evening Times.1
Starting Disclosures.
WASHINGTON, April 9,

Schemes IF Russia, France and England in re.
gard to TuIkcy.-It is rumOrcd here that the ad-
vices al the Stale Department 10y The last steamer,
bring highly important information in regard to
European affairs. 1t is believed by our best IN
formed representatives abroad, thai there is Sc
cret understanding between Russia, En- gland and
France in regard TO Turkey; that The appearance
Of hostility is merely cloak, to the design,
and that design is the humiliation Of the Ottoman
empire. The stupendous fraud is to be carried
ou by France and England obtaining the control
of the power Of Turkey, under the preence OF
friendship England is TO have Egypt and Gambia.
France, Turin and other possessions. Russia,
CouSranlinope. The department is in possession
of startling disclosures, through the private cores
pondence Of our representatives abroad.
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CHARLOTTE::
FRIDAY MORNING, April q, 1854.

cratic State Convention which assembled in Raj
egh on Wednesday, the 10Th inst. The proceed
lngs have not reached US yet, we cannot inform
our readers as to who is The nominee. I his
much, however, we may safely premise, that he
is at least equal in personal pulchrnude TO the
renowned champion OF the Wing cause, and hat
when the Editor Of The s. Whg'' receives the
rows Of the nomination he will have solution
Of that long mooted, laTorir, knoity question Of
hs-he will know no struck Billy Patterson"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-21

GREAT March RAcE-SHoRTEsT TIME ON Re-
CoRD.-New Orleans, April 6,-Lcc0mptr, the
celebrated Louisiana horse, To day won the four
mile race, time 7 minutes % Sc combs beating
Lexington. winner OF The great race some days ago
This is the shortest time on record. A n immense
concourse Of people was present 1t was a scene
of intense interest and excitement, much money
changing hands.
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Discussion aboul Camdiaa.cs.;'

Under this head the last Wing" in speaking
about Mr.. Fins, says 1t is needless to discuss
his merits as a candidate until he becomes one"
and that ii has been led to advert to the u'ject
again, cat the request Of Distribution. Won:
der if Distribution feels any perS0aaI concern
in the matter
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-21

SANTA ANNA Mexican correspondent of
the New Orleans Bee says that Santa Anna will
find the city of Mexico closed against him his
return from the expedition against Alvarez. The
revolutionary elements actIse in all parts OF
the Republic. CoIIma is even now in revolt, and
it is rumored that Col. Guzuan has pronounced
at the head Of 500 men.
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o. The Editor tenders his thanks TO Messrs.
T. TRoTTER & Son, for the pre- sent Of very
handsome and substantial walking cane. They
have on hand large variety OF fine Watches,
Jewery, and Fancy Articles of every description,
which they sell at prices to SUIT the times.
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COLUMBIA, April 10.

COLUMBIA, April TO.
Our cotton market still continues dull and mac.
tive at The decline noticed in our report of Satur-
day; the supply sale is light, with but little
Gispusi'i"n evinc' The part of buyers TO oper-
ate. lO4 bales sold yesterday, at 81 for
inf ror to cents for good midd!ng.- Caro-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-21

-, The un;mproved lands Of Oregon are so barren
that n surveyor out there writes g | think The
United States ought 10 make Great Britain take it
all back fight. Thank God, we did not get up
10 81 40; 40 is bad enough
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-21

FOUND GUILTY.-A man by The name Of Kin.
man was tried on Thursday last at LanrensvIIe,
for stealing negro in 1852 he found guilty
and has been sentenced to be hung.
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o. We invite attention 10 the advertisement Of
{. Johnston, in lo-day's paper. Persons in want
of Boots, Shoes, &C., can be supplied at his
adjustment.
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o. Arrangements are making al Wilmington,
n. c., 10 tender Elk President Fillmore The hos
piraliiies Of tho Town should he pass through,
there.
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QF Snow fell in this Elace Monday, the
l7lh of April.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-11-15

c-.,. .-;,, :, nreferencs, employment to fJreign-
sr. sesor Ecberenis specially rePhes 20 .ui,' ~
lint. ON, the public works IN this slsDd hst nav
be.p con peted throusa The sole sssIe' ,s 2, Co..
49, .sme prot. s,ion-indted, gives the Pre@sc
S,s..i,o. which should presume 1t VIII not re0oh'
forget. .;..wa-o o.,-;s5 IN, % the ruIl
:, &c, the engineers from the United states were
80. ,nomept 20 wi hdraw, or were even no more 70
o. IRE during the present year, Sonid ibqcie
-, gould become 4 the next crop OF sugar WI u
!, /. likely Will prove the source oil 80 m9cn
~ Cnha But The truth Is. the hatred OF tn-se
S.Si.rds toward foreigners more particularly Aneri-
rs is sueh that they would perform the sliy sc oi
. bpo an inch of their own Dose - spite ther hsisn-
"bor"
chase from Il Spanish Government all the lana upon
~, Oh the city walls are ed, and upoa when tney
5esgr raising elegant and regular bu dings, whicn
arr 10 be colo or rented at moderate rates
The weather continues truly delightful oil JUST sur
Accent warmth of temperature 10 be agreeable, out
nj In the slightest degree oppressive can scarcely
imagine more delightful scere than our fl7za 90
Arm az exhi pits between ana clock each evening"
soft frop cal rendering II as " ht almost A.
beautiful band Of music discoursinS NOS eAldsi'e
pusc and with fair girl uron your srm conv-'slns
with freedom truly delightful, the scene is as near
glimpse of perfect happiness as We poor mOr!ais Gu
e. j,y on earth
Tie United States steam frigste Princeton arrived
here ON the 9Th inst The United States Mnlsfes %
Nicaragua Col Wheeler with Mrs wheeler ana MS
son. also Mr. Fabens arr passengers on boud.
A shocking ease Of self murder took place IN tnis
cit, OIL the 5th inst A merchant OF great Teaitn
psmed Ysssi blew out his brains with pistol. Inc
cause Of this ssd act uDk although ru nor win
her thousand tongues assigns jealousy OF MS "ie auu
various other reasons a. the cause.
The last Spanish Mail steamer Drought five jesuit
Pre,ts and several Sisters OF Charity besides several
officers Of great rank a. passengers.