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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-05

THE JAPAN 2pED1TIoN.-The English press
are laughing at Commodore Perry for being out
generated by Russian commander, who went to
Japan and got a commercial treaty, while Perry
lying quietly on his oars at Hong Kong
Perry's slow motions have failed to realize the
public expectations Of the wonders which were to
be accomplished by all the parade and show ex-
hibiled before the a>tonished and perrfed JaPanes
The Russian commander with a force nsignli,
can: in appearance and in power, accomplished
without difficulty what Perry, with all his show Of
power, was unable TO effect. The display the lat
ter made naturally excited the fears Of the Japanese
and made them cautious and hostile.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-05
Terms of Advertising.

Advertisements will be inserted 81 square Tor the rsi
and IS Tor each subsequent insertion square
Of thirteen lines less this letter.
reasonable deduction Will be made those who adver-
fise by the year. . GO. ...=... -.
Double column advertisement viii be charged IS per
additional on the usual rates.
Advertisements inserted monthly quarterly 81 per
for each insertion.
Obituaries, Tribute of Respect Religious meetings, and
BENEVOLENT societies. Will be charged hall the Advert sing
rates.
For announcing candidates for Office 50 in advance.
Professional and Business Cards exceeding lines
will be inserted al 50 not exceeding square ~
" Letters business must be addressed TO the PToprIe
tors, post paid TO ensure attention.
9T Subscribers and others who may wish send money
20 IL, dc all times, L mai, and at risk,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-05

How LETTERS Observation-Disclosures Ten days ago
prominent business firm New York city de-
posted letter containing remifIances amounting
10 about $4,000, in the post office in that city, di,
rected, as they alleged, to Providence, Il. |. The
package not having been received by the person
addressed, by the due course of mail, the matter
was brought to the notice Of The postmaster, who
Instituted an investgatoh--the consequence oil
which was, that the package found at Provi,
dence, N. Y, to which place 1t was plainly direc-
ted. Such mistakes are TOO common among bust.
ness and financial institutions.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-05
House and Lot for Sale.

- THE Subscriber will offer for sale to the highest
tE:!M bidder, on Tuesday of the next July County
4a-AAA Court for Mecklenburg County, in the town
Charlotte, the House and Lot on Tryon Street a few
doors below the American Hetel adjoining the Lots
Robert Sterling and Robert Shaw, and formerly knows
the Zenas Grer property. Terms of sale made known
the day thereof.
May 5, '54. Att
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-05
NOTICE..

A LII persons indie bted the subscriber for old claims
u who pref settling by law, can have oPportnn.
ty of doing after the 18th of May. intend to leave
North Carolina ana expect to leave in storm Of de.
nnnciations and handsome cpthets for demanding my
Just dues, which have long been withheld from but
shall have the luxurious qualification Of knowing thai
it I" whistcd ITSELF"
Anril 81 1854 4I.3t s. b. WATSON.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-05

ARRIVAL OF SLAvER.--NEw YORK. April
26Ih.-The brig Giamorgan, OF New York, ar
rived here o-day 10 command of Lieut. Downs, U
S. NJ, having been seized on the coast of Africa
by the brig Perry, on suspicion Of being SLAYER.
Caspar kehrman, Captain OF he Giamorgan, with
the mate and two seamen, will be examined be.
fore The u. S. Commissioner
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-05
FIVE DOLLARS REWARD.

T OST in Charlotte, yesterday, Black POR'F-N0N
| INAIE containing three $40 notes of the state
Bank of So. Ca, one SIS note Bank of Charlotte $40
in small bills denomination and Banks not recoIlected
and various papers of value to any one but the
owner. The above reward will be paid by leaving the
Porte Monnaie aDu contents at Bryan ThompsOn'S
Saloon. May 5, 1854. 4l-n
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-05
Mr.. Fillmore.

Elk President FILLMORE, accompanied h.
Hon. JoHNP KENNEDY, left this civ vs., ~ h
morning in the cars for Augusta, en- r o0e,''y
Nashville. We understand it is the purOoss %
Mr.. FILLMORE to return this way from Na.h'n Of
and proceed Northward by the WiImipon.
Manchester characterization DEercSy,' S sS
uH. '''
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-05

FIRE IN New YoRK.-Anorher extensive and
destructive fire, involving frgh(ul loss Of life &C.
Cured in Broadway, New-York, on The 2slh
uIt. Upwards Of ten persons known 10 have
been killed, and about thirty wounded.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-05
The Ward Tri0I.

The trial Of Matthew ]. Ward for the murder
OF Prof. Butler, at EIizabcIhtown, Kentucky,
which was commenced on the ooh uIt., has been
brought 10 a close, and the prisoner acquitted.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-05

young man who has been missing for three
Or four months from Cattaraugus COUNTY New
York, and whom whole Gordon OF humbur
spirit raPpers had consigned to the wolves, is en.
gagged in choppng cord wood near PitIsburg
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-05

Caleb, spell aaron !''
90 Great \, little a. r-o-n-ron."
every well. lchabod, SEE if you can spell
United States"
Yes. sir! Great country, little country,
T-e-x-u-s." $50 up head"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-05
The Methodist Episcopal Church Case

We learn,that the United States Supreme Court
has reversed the decree of the Circuit Court of
Ohio, against giving the Methodist Episcopal
Church South part OF the assets of the Cincinnati
s. Book Concern" and remanded the cause of the
District for further action.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-05
india. ehina ANA Japan.

The overland mail from India has been re-
ceiyed with dates from Bombay TO The I4lh ul:.
! 1t is reported that Dost Mahommed has offered an
afghan alliance against Russia and Persia. An
Instruction had broken out at Bassir.
lnsnrreciionary fighting was going on in the
Persian territories.
We have Shanghai dates TO the 9Th Of Feb
ruary. and Hong Kong TO the 25lh. A Russian
war steamer had arrived at Shanghai from Man.
gaski the 10Th and returned on the 1lth,
bringing intelligence that the Emperor had con-
rented 10 negotiate and had sent his Ministers 10
treat with The Russian Admiral. They had also
treated The Russian Admiral to banquet.
The japanese Ambassadors announce that Ia
pan i'll open her ports, but will require time.
The American squadron had not arrived al Ma
gosaki when the Russian steamer left.
The storeshp Supply had arrived at Woosung
on the Sd of February from Loo Choo.
The Insurgents had evacuated on the north en-
trance OF Loo Choo, The grand canal, and the
Imperialisrs have occupied il. The Custom. house
has en- re established at Shanghai.
discovery Of gold in Ceylon is reported near
Colombo.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.
Nothing had been heard of the steamer City OF
Glasgow, hen the Arabia left Liverpool.
In Great Britain everything dull. principal
y on account OF the Easter Holidays, which has
greatly check d business. Parliament was not in
st ssion.
General Sir Richard Armstrong, and Admiral
Lowe are both dead.
The Arabia passed the Africa en- the 10Th, and
on the evening Of the l9th, fell in with The brig
Hannah, Of Whitchavcn, in sinking condition,
having on hoard the crew of the brig flelina, OF
Liverpool, founderrd atsen, Took off both crews
The Duke of Cambridge, Lord Raglan and staff
arrived al Paris on the lrh inst. Napoleon had
grand review of 25 coo Of his troops on the &C.
casion. The Duke carried the autograph letter Of
Victoria to Napoleon.
A farewell dinner was given to Mr.. SANFORD
al Paris on the 10Th inst
a dispatch from Turin, dated April TO- states
that the Prince de Monaco and his Aid de-camp
had been imprisoned 10 the fort at Nice. Several
other arrests had taken place, arising out of the
recent reynl.
The trial OF the assassins Of Count Ross is clos
ed Colonel Grandovo and three others have been
condemned 10 death.
The farmers in England were lamenting the con-
tinued dry weather
The employers Of Stockport had notified the
operators that the advance wages given last year
must be Withdrawn. A strike was anticipated.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-05

1t has been ascertained that there were on board
the Powhatan three hundred and eleven passengers,
and Twenty-Five of the crew-making in all three
hundred and forty souls, not one of whom esca.
ped the fatal wreck
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-05

The Brig Glamorgan, captured as SLAYER on
the coast oil Africa, has arrived at Boston. The
captain has been brought home for ;rlal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-05

The Steamer Tribune Sunk near Louisville,
Kentucky, on the Goth, and three lives were lost.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-05
M A IL Eg 4 ED,

In this county, on the 9Th instant, by John P.
Ross, Esq, Mr.. MOSES l.. BEATTY to Mrs.
LAURA LENTILLE. SECOND EPislle OF J,hO
l chap. 5v.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-05
Disasters at Sea.

The New York Courier ecapitulates the nu.
merous marine catas;rophes IN tho last four
months The total number Of persons who per-
shed on the POsohatan, including the officers and
crew, is Il. least two hundred and twenty; on
board the 1dyLeur, wrecked in the Irish channel
three hundred and seventy; on board the Stat,
JordShire wrecked off Cape Sable, one hundred
and eighty; and on board the steamship San
francisco, one hundred and thirty-making in
these disasters alone, grand total loss Of niEe
hundred human lives. The average annual loss
OF lie on the Atlaptic does not equal the loss Of
these four ships alone within The last four months
We might add 10 these four other ships not heard
from, and which, there is too good reason to be-
lieve have persisted. The steamship City Of GiaS-
:goac, sailed from Glasgow for Philadelphia the
lst Of March, with some four hundred souls on
board, and has never since been spoken. The
Leviuth0n packet ship sailed from New York on
the 22nd Of November, and The Lucia Field about
the 1st of December, both for Liverpool, and no
account of either has been received The clipper
Dauntless left Boston for Vaipara the 22d
of October, and nothing is known Of her fate
The number Of beings aid schooners, and other
smaller vessels wrecked upon our coast since the
beginning of winter, has been fearully great
These vessels are peculiarly exposed TO The dan.
gers Of coast navigation. This is not merely in
consequence of their size, but because they are
almost uniformly weak handed, and commanded
by Of limited nautical skill, who own their
position chiefly TO the fact of being part owners,
The amount of property destroyed has been en-
ormous, reaching in the case Of all disasters on
The Atlantic, during the last year, TO figure which
even daring arilhmeticans would shrink from
if LLoys List affords any sort Of an in
tex, beyond ten millions Of dollars.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-05

The Shad Fisheries of The Pntnnnan -hn ,,~- i~--
seriously injured by the rise OF the water.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-05

In Putnam county, Gcorgn, on the @0h Of
March last WILLIAM MCKINLEY, Esq., in
the rs year of his age--ormrry a citizen OF
this county.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-05

The Hon. Philu White, Charge d'AlTairs of he
United States to The Republic oil Ecaud"r, was off
cially received by that Government on The 9Th
December.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-05

THE LATE FIRE AT New York. The recent
fire in Broadway, New York, continues 20 be
much commented on by Tie press Of that city, and
a general desire is manifested for The passage Of
laws that will prevent the erection of buildings in
such an insecure manner. The whole number Of
deaths that lave resulted from the calamity is
eleven, though is is believed by some that other
bodies are still under the ruins. A rigid lnvesti-
CATION in regard to the causes Of the calamity are
10 he made
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-05

CALoRIC SHIP Ericsson SUNK.-NEw York,
April 29.-The CAInrr ship Eriosnn Dn..l.
the flats, Jersey City, yesterday afternoon
during the storm. She had just returned from a
trial trip. The accident was caused by the care
less men leaving The port holes open. large
number of ladies and gentlemen we're on board !;
but all were safely landed.
The storm Of yesterday very severe and a
number Of the small craft was upset.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-05

o. Col. Ed~ ard Stiff committed suicide at
Centre Ala on the 23i ult., by taking 20 grains
of Morphine.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-05
The Search for Sir John Franklin.

1t appears the the Admiralty, withou, sane
IiOning any new expedition to search for Sir John
Franklin, have determined thai such orders shall
be issued 10 Sir l.. BelchPr as will empower him
TO continue the search for the missing expedition
for another year. Thus we hope that The open
water 10 The northwest of Wellington Channel will
be examined which, it will be remembered, was
left UNEMPLOYED by Sir E. BrIcher at the date of
his dispatches last year. The names Of the Off
GERS and crews OF the Erebus and Terror, con-
trary 10 the notice given by the Admiralty,
still retained in the Navy List and will remain
there until the return Of the searchIngshIp This
change may be, in some measure, due TO Lady
Franklin, who has addressed long and eloquent
protest to the Admiralty agans: the removal of her
husbands name from the AdmiralIy's books until
all search for him terminates.
Without unexlinguished hope she still declares
thai 1t appears to her reasonable that Sir John
Franklin and his companions should not be con.
sidered dead, but living, and bases her conviction
10 the latter effect on these grounds Il. Because
10 evidence has been discovered of any catastro.
phe having befallen him. 1. Because the quarter
Of the Arctic Sea where it is most probable that
the missing parties would be found living, or their
fate ascertained has never yet, as far as know,
been explored-Sir f. BeIcher, when last heard
Of, having advanced only to the verge Of the open
10 the northwest, but withou: entering It !; and
because the part thus Indicated is one OF The Two
courses pointed out TO my husband in the Admir-
atty instructions Tor him to follow and also be.
cause it had been pronounced, after thorough
examination of the other course, that he could not
have passed that way. 3. Because within this
unexamined region the resources for supporting
life are probably abundant-and 4. Because my
husband and his officers steadily contemplated and
from the first provided for, detention extending
Indefinite period, should difficulties occur
TO prevent their return at the time expected" 1t
is expected that Capt Inglefed will be ready 10
depart with The Phoenix about the 18th of this
monlh.-London AULcnGUm.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-05

LATE AND INTERESTING FROM LIBERIA.-By
The brig Harp, at New York, advices have been
received from Monrovia TO February 25. President
Roberts writes, under date Of the 24rh, lha. the
Republic IN a state Of prosperity, and that
good health generally prevailed.
There several passengers in The Harp
one or Two merchants who have brought out a con.
siderable quantity Of palm oil, and who will shortly
return with merchandise.
All the letters by the Harp speak in high terms
of the improving prospects OF trade. coored
man named Washington, who went to Liberia,
few months ago, from Hartford, Conn, is doing
an excellent business dagurrreotypist nnj has
sent to New York $500, earned in one month"; to
be invested in merchandise.
The first annual meeting in Sierra Leone Of The
Young Mems Society for promoting useful and
Christian knowledge had been held, and the re-
ports made show that Liberia progressing in
religious as well as social and commercial point
of view.
Rev. Mr.. Mckay, the agent sent out from lndi-
ana and Rev. Mr.. Peterson, returned in the Harp,
and at meeting held in New York on Tuesday
night gave glowing accounts OF what they saw
IN Liberia. The churches, they say, have large
congregations; the citizens dress well and re-.
spectacle as in the United States; their houses
are we'll furnished; true hospitality abounds; beef,
pork, poultry, vegetables and fruits OF all kinds
are abundant, and prosperity evident on every
hand.
ABOUT CuBA,-A correspondent writes 10 the
| New York HtraM that Commodore Newton has
| com muncated TO government the fact that the
captain. general has in his possession royal de-
cree, authorizing h m, any moment he may deem
proper, 10 emancipate all the slaves of the Island.
This" says the writer, sis the measure o! defence
which has been limited at by English and French
| IL dol mi hat
Cuba must be Spanish or second [Iayt."
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Blank DeSoS
For sale at this office.
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quiet. and early movements spoken OF in
one or two quarters.
There is hints OF military disaffecion IN
Gallachia.
The jubilee long contemplated by the
people, will be held in November next.
In Spain the Republican clubs have
been closed by order Of the Government
The National Guards have been ordered
to arrest the members if they persisted in
assembling. Several smaller clubs have
also been dispersed.
Madrid is profoundly quiet. The gov.
ernment has published the defalcations OF
the previous Ministry. Total $50 900 900,
with the revenue of Cuba mortgaged for
two years. and oil the extra resources ol
the Kingdom pledged. Espartero raised
a temporary loan Of $2,000.OOO on Ha-
vana customs and bank security A de-
cree was issued confiscating the property
oil Christiana; under cover Of this she Lett
Madrid for Portugal, with the sanction Of
the Government. Much Of her wealth is
safely invested in foreign securities.
FRANcE.-The Emperor returned to Pa.
ris and Immediately left for the camp a,
Bonlogne.
Prince Albert is on visit to the Empe.
ror; also the King of Belgium.
1t was reported on the Bourse that Swe
den and Denmark are on the point OF sign
ing the treaty alliance with the Western
Powers.
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October Election.
Proclamation.

THE qualified electors of Monroe county. Ohio,
i ale hereby notified. that the next Annual
Election Will be holden in the several townships
of said county, at the usual place of holding cleo
tions in each, on the second Tuesday, being the
10th day Of October, A. d. 1854, at which time
the following officers are to be voted for aud
chosen. to wit.
Judge of the Supreme Court,
l Member of the Board of Public Works.
i Representative, to represent the seventeenth
Congressional District of the State OF Ohio.
in Congress,
Probate Judge for the county Aforesaid for the
term of three years from the second Monday
of February next,
Probate Judge for said county. to serve until
the secoud Monday Of February next. being
the unexpired term of Eiihu Morris, late Pro
bate Judge of said county.
County Auditor for said county, and
County Commissioner for said county
And the Trustees of the several townships. il
said county are further notified to return with
the poll books two sets of jurors. OF the following
numbers list to be delivered to the Clerk oi
the Court OF Common Pleas and the other to the
Probate Judge, to wit:
r,,n,n 40, Dia,e Prohafe Jury
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NEAsTER COMMISSIONERS sALE.-By

MASTER COMMISSIONERS SALE.-By
IVA- virtue of mandate to me directed. from the
court of Common Pleas of Monroe county, Ohio,
in the case of George w. Woods against Joseph
Whetzel and others, will be offered for sae pub.
lie auction, at the front door of the court house
in said county,
Tuesday. the l7th day of October, 1854,
between the hours of 10 O'Clock n, and CLOCK
p m, of said day. the following lands and tene
ments lying and being in said county, to wit.
lot of land adjoining the town of Ciarington,
situate above said town, being the same sold by
Thomas Pollock to said Whetzel: Beginning for
the same the bank of the Ohio river at a
stake in a line with the east line Of lot No "a.
in said town, owned by George w, Durkee and
Matilda McCarty, across an alley from the north
east corner of said lot, thence up the river 60
feet running straight with the east end of lot
No "a. thence running back from the river,
parallel with the north line of said lot, ll2 feet,
thence sourhward with the east side of Apple
alley TO the alley on the north side of lot No.
81 thence eastward with said last mentioned alley
10 the place of beginning, containing lot OF land
60 by ll2 feet.
WIN. OKEY, Mas Com.
SEPT l3 So 81 Mon. Com. Pleas z
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Wheeling Wholesale Prices Current
WOODsFIELD, Sept.

Butter-Demand for keg active at g.
Cheese-W Western Reserve scarce and
sought after at 91alo
Candles-Tallow. mould H., dip 13,
star csc; sperm 4Oc.
Coffee-Java, Government 16al7c; Rio
HIaf2c.
Flour-Sa,5o
Grain-Wheat. white $1.75; corn 75a
80 cts, in demand; barley zoe; oats 45c.
Molasses-New Orleans 25a26c. hold.
ers firm. Sugar House 45c.
Observation-Disclosures 6ac and in de.
mand, hams 1O1a1l1; Lard bbls. s.8, keg 81
Flaxseed $l,OOa1,lO. Clover
$500; dull.
Salt-S2, so, Kanawha SO per bushel
Sugars-New Orleans. demand active
with reduced stocks at 5aa6c by the hid;
and 5aa64 by the bbl.-Gaseue, 18th.
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NuAsTER COMMISSIONERS sALE-By

AE ASlER COMMISSIONERS SALE by
lVA virtue OF mandate to me directed from the
Court of Common Pleas of Monroe county, in the
State Of Ohio, in the case of James Jones against
Andrew McPearce and others. there will ne of
fered Tor sale at public auction, at the door of the
court house. in said county, or
Tuesday, the l7th day of October.
next. between the hours of 10 O'Clock a M and 4
O'Clock p m, on SAID day. the following described
real estate. situate in said county, to witt
Lots Nos. sc and 81 in the town of Jamestown.
Also the following premises, being part Of Sec
tion IL, township 3, and range 4. beginning for
the same at the west side of Wood street in said
town ON the township line, thence west So rods
to the north east corner of lot decided to the
deacons cf the Christian church, thence south b
and tent tbs rods to the south corner OF said
lot to stone. thence east rods to said street in
jamestown, thence north 6 and tenths rods to
the place OF beginning, containing SAY rods OF
land, more or less.
VIM. OKEY, Mas. Com.
septl3. 1854. SO IL Mon. Com. Pleas.
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or TRe mortality OF Savannah is fright.
ful. During the week ending with Tues
day last the deaths were 1873, no less III an
IA being from Yellow Fever. When the
census Of 1850 was taken. Savannah had
a population of 1912 persons, so that
this mortality is in the ratio Of one death
to every 88 persons. Such large pro.
portion ofthe inhabitants have at this lime.
however fed the city that the population is
probably now less even than it was in $50.
and the mortality Of course proportionably
greater.