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States will oppose them, and TO great extent
become abolitonized. Like drowning men catch
ing al straws. they will seize upon this and upon
every ism and issue that can be devised 10 disturb
and break up the organization Of the democratic
party. The effort is now being made TO unite the
odds and ends OF every party and OF every organi
cation. in order 10 confuse, divide. and overthrow
the democracy. Ii designing leaders can accom-
plish their ends, II will be mnging of
I" Black spirits and white,
Blue spirits and grey
not altogether unlike the witches compound in the
play of Macbeth:
"Eye ofnewt, and toe Of frog,
Wool of bat, and tongue of dog,
Adder's fork, and blind worms sting,
Lizards leg, and owlet's wing,
For charm Of powerful trouble,
Like hell-broth boil and bubble
But. sir, this is an old device Of the common
enemy. and, doubt not, will result like many pre-
vIous efforts 10 the same end. Will any true demo-
crat allow himselfto be drawn of from the support
Of his principles and his administration by any
such tactics? Will he not rather excaim:
aBack spirits and while
Blue spirits and gray,
Minge. mingle, minge
You that mingle may
But, for myself will stand firm upon the great
platform OF democratic principles
Sir, there are two-edged swords which cut in
opposite directions, and trust our northern wing
friends will find that this is one OF them. Many
Of that party will revolt at the idea of being made
ingredients in any such coalition compound as that
TO which have alluded; they will not allow them
selves 10 be aboliionized and, in spite of the be-
hests OF party leaders, will stand by the Constitu
lion and the right Of the people of each organized
Stale and Territory 10 govern themselves.
We have been told by the gentleman from Hi
nois, MIR. YATES and Others, that ifths bill pass,
the standard of repeal will at once be erected, and
that the north will return delegation to Congress
almost unanimously in favor OF repeal.
lsb cir M faf n ~
thought anticipate no such result. The mca-
sure will wear well, and become more and more
popular as It's principles are discussed and better
understood. do not believe that those who aid
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right on the part Of every ,svehoder in this country
carry slaves into the coded territories oic certainly do
net beere ddai) srhof does the senator lrdnt
Does lie acsh the C5nsiutim to Be ve-enacedf Can The
paramount authority be strengthened By act Of suoordi-
nate polrer -
He went on 10 say, that he could moi agree TO an
amendment which assumed in point Of law, that,
urder the Constitution Of the United States, there
vas right 10 carry slaves into the Territories
lie declared, in most emphatic language, that he
could vote for no such proposition.
II | am not mistaken, the same sentiment was
advanced on the floor of the Senate, March Sih,
$50 by another distinguished southern senator,
now the observed of oil observers" in this hall.
Upon that occasion, the great Missouri senator
| >ad:
Relieving in what have said from the beginning,
hat slavery Is extinct in New Mexico and in all California;
and Canned be rtrired either or in ann mart Of e.er
w,alon poslhre enactment am ready vote them gov
ernment Without any provision upon the subject Of
| layery."
Whatever may be the views ofthat distinguished
Gentleman az 10 the propriety OF passing this bill
| cannot doubt but he considers slavery purely q
.;rcature Of municipal law; that il would NOT be
carried into Nebraska and Kansas by the opera.
ION ofthe Constitution alone; and that i, can have
10 legal existence there without positive enact
ment {"
Still another distinguished southern senator and
profound constitutional lawyer, who is the author
of All amendment 10 this bill OF some celebrity.
Mr.. BADGER, in speaking 10 the question whether
| the laws in force in the territory acquired from
aexso were superseded by the operation OF the
Constitution ofihe United States, so far as slavery
! - concerned gave II as his opinion that !" these
aws We're not repealed by any silent and ncces-
! airy operation OF The Constitution, and that they
continue until the conqueror--nniil the United
Stater, acting through the legislative department
'fthe government--shall think proper either 10
repeal or modify those laws, or to commit TO some
Unfortunate legislative authority the power OF do
ing is" and be SAID he had very strong convic-
ZION OF the correctness OF this opinion.
The force OF this authority will not be materially
essened by the fact that il was claimed by some
that slavery 10 the territory spoken of was prohib.
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which are not locally inappcabIe shall have the same
and effect within the said Territory Of Nebraska
elsewhere within the United Stnte except the eighth
ton Of the preparatory the admission Of Missouri into
the Unon approx March g. 1920 which, being nconsist
with the principle Of non-nerv enton by Congress
with slavery in the States and Territories recognised by
the Legislation Of $780, commonly called the compromise
Is hereby declared imperative and void II being
the intent and meaning Of this legislae
slavery into Territory State exclude 1t there
and regulate their domes.i insuops in their own
subject only to the Constitution Of the United States Pro
rded That nothing herein contained shall be construed
revive in force any law regulation which may
existed prior the 9th March, 1870 either pro
tecng, establishing prohibiting, abolishing slavery
I think, then, Mr. Chairman tina, il is clear lie
yond The possibility Of doubt. that, nnder this bill
as il will stand if the proposed substitute be
adopted, slaptry cannot kgaHy eria eifher IN Ne.
5raska Kansas. aniess the peopie themselves Gysi
iegislate Il into being through The regularly con.
situated iaw-n,oking poucer Of The Territory.
AT last, sir, the great and vital question at issue
is whether the people Of the Territories shall be
left TO settle for themselves the institutions under
which they are 10 live and even this Issue may
be Mario ed down 10 the isolated question whether
a man. because he happens TO live in a Territory
is less worthy of being entrusted with all the rights
and privileges of an American freeman than bis
more fortunate brother who happens 10 live in q
State. Who will deny that, after these Territories
shall be organized into States they would have
the clear and undispuied right if they saw proper
do 50, TO establish slavery and tbs IN spite o.
all the Missouri compromises and Wilmot pro
vsos which could be passed? But few even
would deny them the right to be admitted, "wt
or without slavery, as their constitutions at the
time might prescribe = and certainly they would
have unlimited power over the subject after Their
admission as Tree and independent States.
Then, sir, what becomes of the oft-repeatcd de
claration that slavery in these Territories is for
ever prohibited by the act known as the Missouri
COMPROMISED Can congressional provision o.
that kind bind a sovereign Slate7 Why, sir, who
believes any such doctrine Might not the people
Of Virginia abolish slavery in that State. and the
people OF Pennsyivanla adopt il. if they proper
to do so And have the new States any less po-
iitica rights than the old ones Is not Tins con-
federacy OF States possessing equal rights under
the Constitution Can one be re strained in the
exercise of political power, and another not
Why, cir, this IL no longer mooted question. II
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-13

TOUCHING INc1DENr.-The following touching
incident is related as having occurred at the last
commencement Of Rochester UniVersty Zone
member OF the graduating class, Mr.. R. c. Fem,
of Rochester, is totally blind. When his theme
was announced President Anderson remarked to
the audience that Mr.. Fem, al the close Of his
junior year in performing some chemical expert.
mems in private, lost his eyesight entirely, from
the effects OF an explosion but that from unAagging
energy, and by aid Of devoted brother and at
tached classmates, he had been able TO complete
the studies of the course with honor to himself
and satisfaction to his teachers. He was then led
forward by his brother, while there was scarcely
a fearless eye in all that vast assemblage Of near
Senses the objec, OF which was to demonstrate
the proposition that blindness preferable to deaf.
ness. 1t was discussed in agreeable, able, and
earnest manner, after which Mr.. Fem retired,
amid the prolonged applause Of the audience
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-13
Significant.

Of all The numerous conventions, says the
South Carolinian, that have been held in the
State of New York but one has adopted plat.
form that challenges the respect and appreciation
OF the lovers OF the Constitution. That was the
convention Of the National Democrats. All the
res, adopted anti-sIavery platforms except the
Soft Convention the platform of which is dstaste'
full both to the Democrats and AboIitionsts, for il
is neither the one thing the other. OF all the
conventions that have been held in the various
non slaveholding States in The last few months,
and their name is legion, not one of any party,
save the Democratic party, has expressed itself in
favor Of the principles of the Nebraska Bill and
the maintenance of the fugitive slave law.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-13
Telegra phi.

The enterprsing contractors are rapidly push
ing this work to a completion. The poles are up
all along the line, and their appearance in The town
seems already to have gwen an accelerated move
ment TO business.
Who would have thought few years ago that
we would no, only be connected with the sea-board
cities by iron rails, Transporting to our midst the
exotics of every cline, and bearing upon their
swift-revolvng wheels in return, the products OF
our richly laden elds-but that in so short time,
by means OF the Telegraph, we should speak 10
our distant friends in a moment. We are an en-
terprizng people, and the means now employed
will al no distant day, render this section Of North
Carolina one Of the most productive and delight
full spots in the Union. Our people, unuided by
the State, relying upon themselves, have accom-
plished much. The watch-word is still onward.
Charlotte, located at one OF the most important
points, connected with Charleston, Wilmington,
Norfolk and Petersburg, in direct line of the
great Northern and Southern route, surrounded
by rich country, inhabited by industrious and
energetic people, no rivalry can impede her on
ward progress to the fuflment Of the bright des-
tiny that awaits her. Amidst the various schemes
the next Legislature the Wilmington. Charlotte
and Jonesboro' Road will stand promlnent-not
only on account of the rich country through which
it will pass, the facility with which it be built,
but from the fact Of it being essentially State
work. Conflicting with noIe of the works in which
The State is already embarked; out affording the
only means Of checking the drain now made upon
the resources of the State by the market towns of
South Carolina, and directing them with an unfail.
ing certainty to our own cherished Wilmington,
the pride and glory Of every North CaroliHian.
We have examined this route with some caution,
and can see no valid objection to its construction ;
but while we are its advocates, we are opposed TO
no scheme that is calculated to prove beneficial.
We only ask that this, among others, may go be-
fore the Legislature upon its merits.
We have never heretofore asked any assistance
from the State, and we are now willing that this
charter may be granted upon such terms as may
be conceded to others. II the Legislature chooses
10 pass a general act Of incorporation without
making appropriations to any Road, we will be
satisfied. But if the State takes stock in any, we
contend that she should, as q matter of common
right, justice, and exPediency, subscribe the same
amount to this.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-13
The Foreign News.

The English journals are jubilant over the news
Of the unoppqsed landing of the great expedition
on the Crimea. The Russians were deceived as
TO the point Of landing, and were not prepared to
offer any resistance. The tug of war will, there
fore, be at and around Sebastopol. From all the
accounts given, it is possible that the Gear. not
believing in an invasion of the Crmea this season.
has neglected to reinforce the army in the Gil
mea TO a sufficient extent. Indeed, the control
which the Allies have had Of the Black Sea rend.
cred difficult to forward large re-inforcements and
provision them for q long contest. The advant-
age in force is on the side Of the Allies. Sill
there those in England who still doubt if Sc
bastopol will be taken this year. The result Of
the expedition will test the earnestness with which
The war is to be conducted. In the meantime, a
new rumor Of the Cars willingness to accept the
four propositions Of the Allied Powers has been
set aAoat 1t is nothing than a diplomatic
trick, concocted probably a, Vienna. The fight
must now 60 on in the Crlmea.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-13
Heating Tie Poker.

After the news of the destruction OF the stamped
paper had arrived in England, the Ministry sent
for DR.. Franklin to consult with and offered this
proposal: That if the Americans would engage
to pay for the damage done in the destruction OF
The stamped paper, &c., the parliament would then
repeal the act.
The doctor, having paused upon this question
for some time, at last answered as follows:
I" This puts me in mind of Frenchman, who,
having heated poker red hot ran luriously into
the street, and addressing the first Englishman he
met there, sHa Monsieur, will you give me de sat.
isfaction, to this poker only foot into your
body?' my body,' replied the Engishman !;
what do you meant vel den, only say SO far,
marking out six inches. Are you mad ? return
ed the other tell you, if you don't get about
your business, I'll knock you down. Vel den,
said the Frenchman, softening his voice and man.
ner vii you, my good sire, only be so obgng
as to pay me for the trouble and eapense Of heat
ing this poker?''
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-13
Strange Freak.

An old man named Lyman Halves comm'l'eu
strange freak at Providence, on the 3ro ins'an
which caused no small excitement. lie erec'eu
a house of boards on both tracks OF tho FroVf
dence and Worcester Railroad, and placed wHhln
the same key of powder and then mailing nm
self in the house, swore that if the trains attempt
ed TO run ,hroug the building he would blow all
TO atoms. His wild and determined threats ana
the distractions caused detention of two hours
to the trains, but finally crowd OF about one
thousand persons assembled and smashed IN the
door of the building and seized Halves and dragged
him to jail .,
The police speedily demolished the house, and
the trains passed on. The excitement was so
great that it was with difficulty the people were
deferred from injuring Halves. The reason gwen
for the strange freak is, that Halves formerly
owned the land through which the road passes,
and, conceivng that he had not been allowed
enough for it by the commissioners endeavored to
revenge himself in the matter stated.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-13

THE TERRITORY OF UTAH According 10 late
advices Utah is getting along fourishingly. The
wheat fields promise an abundant harvest. Salt
Lake City is getting along finely; paper is now
manufactured there, and the Deseret News IS
printed upon the home. made article. Brigham
Young's policy has been to have everything made
in the settlement which could possibly be produced.
Terry boat now plies on the Jordan, on which
Salt Lake is situated. She is 46 feet long, will
have a stern.wheel propelled by horse power, and
is destined to be used mainly Tor the transportation
Of stock to and from Great Salt Lake City and
Antelope Island. A bridge has been built over
Jordan. The News states that goods 10 the value
of one million dollars on the road from Mis-
souri, to Deseret. AT meeting Of the Saints on
the 26th of June, missionaries we're appointed TO
many distant lands, and John Smith, the eldest
son OF Hyram Smith, was voted to be ordained
the Patriarch over the whole Church of Jesus
Christ OF Latter Day Saints.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-13
Schools.

No village can continue to flourish that 10 not
properly supplied with schools, for both sexes. OF a
high grade. 1t has been a subject Of regret and
modification to the friends of this growing and
prosperous town, TO see such want of interest
manifested upon subject of such importance not
only in regard to the training and permanent ben.
eft 10 result to youths but as the most attract
I've means of drawing amongst population
that add at once value to the property, respecta.
bllIly TO society, and reputation and tone to the
place. There must be limit to the expansion Of
the mercantile and mechanical business Of all in
land towns, and unless some other attractions are
thrown out to induce settlers, there must be an
end also Of their growth. From no Other source
can so many potent inducements radiate as from
well kept and well sustained schools.
Our town has been lamentably deficient in this
parcular-not from the fact that our people are
Indifferent to the blessings that flow from educa-
ton, but other interests have developed so fast as
for period to absorb their minds, and direct their
attention 10 other objects but there IS an awak-
ening on this subject that will result in much good
Already is the deslderatum supplied. Professor
Johnston and Mr.. Allison have both recently
opened schools, which bid fair not only to be well
patronised, but to be conducted in such manner
as 10 make The objec. OF parents that they
are WELL supported. They are both gentlemen
of high attainments, experience, and character.
Professor ]. filled Chair in Davidson College
with credlt-and no teacher has ever been in our
town, who come so we'll recommended as Mr. A.
We respectfully call attention to their cards, and
hope that the present opportunity TO perma.
nently the services Of such eminent teachers will
not he suffered to pass unimProved. The interests
Of our youth. Of our town, all forbid it,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-13

Shocking Murder.--Mr. Frazier, farmer re.
siding near Lexington, KY, returned home from
New York few days ago, and the same night
was brutaIly murdered in his own house. The
body Of the deceased was terribly bruised, hole
shot in his head, another through his body, his
throat very nearly cut, and three ribs broken A
nerghbor heard the report OF gun, and on enter
ing the house found it darkened, Mrs. F. above
stairs, Crigg, the overseer, below, and daughter
aged ii, with the mother. They accounted for
the death of MIR. F. by the accidental discharge Of
a shot gun, which he had in his hand preparing 10
shoot a rat. Suspicious, however, were aroused
and the overseer and Mrs. Frazier both arrested
1t is alleged that there had been improper intima.
cies between the two.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-13

GREYTowN.-It is apprehended that the sd
ing OF an American force to the waters Of Ga
town may lead to q collision with the Bril-
squadron there. There is no necessity fol sd
a result. When the fishery question was cAua
considerable excitement, an American sqaaGs
was sent to the fishing grounds, where STr
British squadron was cruising, and cpnsaG
capturing American fishing vessels. Bul The ,
fleets got along very peaceabIy and even sOcal
firing nothing bat champagne corks, and FAnG
no blood but that OF the vine. There will ~
difficulty at Greytown, unless tho British o.
Dander assails insults our flag, which hr
likely. Queen Victoria cannot afford to MAXI
enemy Of King Cotton. 4
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-13

The following extract is taken from "TH.
of Prolonging Lie" work published by TirI,.
Reed & Fields: n
| II is commonly believed that, during Tho =.
periods Of The world, the lives of its nbOba.'
were more youthful and perfect; that these nv
| tive men had gigantic size, incredible s,re,rI
and most astonishing duration Of life ~
ty of such notions were long prevalent among =.
kind and to these we are indebted for the ~
Of romantic tales. Some have not hesitaleSr
riousIy to Oscribe to our forefather, Adam NJ
height of nIne hundred yards, and the aOs A
thousand years. But the accurate and ration,i
vestlgation of modern philosophy has copv,al
the supposed bones Of gianis found in different On
OF the earth, into those Of the elephant and rbaU,
ros and acute lheologists have shown the chm.
ology OF the early age was not the same as lh
used at present.
Some, particularly Hensler, has proved, va
the highest probable that the year, ill the IN
of A braham, consisted only of three months M
that it was afterwards extended to eight; and M
it was not until the time Of Joseph it was mads \
consist OF twelve. These assertions are in a "a
tain degree, confirmed by some OF the Eastern A.
tons, who still reckon three months to thew
and besides, it would have shortened one hell m
mediately after the food. Ii would DC equaNya
explcabIe why the pntriarchs did not marJa
their Sixteth, seventeen, and even hundredlh ven
but this difficulty vanishcs when we reckon Inn
ages according to the before mentioned s,andaa
which will give the same period at which pVS
marry at present.
The whole, therefore, according to the espIu
tiou, assumes dlfteren. appearance. The sile
hundred years before the food will become fs
hundred and fourteen and the nine hundred ven
(the highest recorded.) which Methusalah iw
will be reduced to two hundred-an age win
is not impossible, and to which some men 10 nd
ern times have nearly approached.
10 proiane history, we have Oh account Of N
| ny heroes and Arcadian Kings Of those pera
who attained the age Of several hundred ynu
but these prete nded instances Of Longevity can
explained in the same manner.
With the perind Of Abraham, a period VIII
history seems FIRST 10 be established on more On
tain grounds, we find mention OF duration
lie which can be still attained, and WnEHU
longer appears extraordinary, especially whens
consider the temperate manner in which The
| trIarchs lived; and that as they were noma&r
wandering people, they were much expOSdI
the free open air.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-13

CONVENTION OF SP1RITUALIsTs.-The spiri,u.
alists of Boston and vicinity are holding Conven-
ton in that city. On Sunday Professor Robert
Hare of Philadelphia, the celebrated ph;losopher(
addressed the convention and detailed the scient.
fc experiments which had been Instituted by him.
self for the purpose of demonstrating the non.
spiritual origin OF the phenomena but which had
resulted in making him convert to the spiritual
theory, and giving him proof future existence, in
which he had never before believed. The venerable
philosopher prolessed that he had been rendered
much happier by the evidence which had come to
him from this source.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-13

The WEBSTER EsrArR-It ought to reconcile
men to their insignifcaEce to-know how soon great
men are dsregarded. In the first gush at the
death Of Daniel Webster, great we're the monu-
mental promises Of Boston and the adjacent de.
mesnes Marshfield was to be forever sacred
the Franklin estate in New Hampshire, so dear
to Webster, kept in the famy-and an immense
statue Of bronze pu; up in State street. Now
Marsh6eld is advertised 10 let, and recommend
ed as very Fl, for tavern The Franklin es'
tate is advertised for sale,' and we hear nothing
of the statue. Fortunately, Webster erected his
own monument before his death, and it is one OF
the few that are harder than brass.
Nea0 Bedford Mercury.