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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

MoNGREL ClRCULATIoN.-We feel bound to
protest against species OF circulation which is
getting into the hands of our citizens, in the shape
OF Certificates Of OePOsite, by the "Greensboro
Mutual Life Insurance and Trust COMPANY"
payable TO the deposition bearer, not in specie,
but in ''Currrnt Funds" These things are not
bankable here, nor do they circulate without dill
Guilty. They are not money its representa-
tivs and we do NOT see the power of any institution
to put such affairs in circulation in This S,ate.-
Journal
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

The WAR OF 1sl2-NATIoNAL. CONVENTION
IN WASHINGTON C1TY.-The Philadelphia Ledg.
er says "we are requested by the President of
The Military Convention, held in Philadelphia,
january. 1854, to publish the following notice. ,:
1.-The defenders Of, the country iG The second
Of independence who still survive, and the
children nf such as are dead. are requested to
send delegates TO the city OF Washington, to al
tend convention 10 be held there on the s.l OF
January next, 1855, to adopt such measures as
will induce Congress not only TO do justice to them,
but also to the widows Of those who have gone to
their last account"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

ALL WE1L.-Brighaym Young, Governor OF
recover lost bucket, when the curbing tumbled
in, the earth followed, and Brigham Young became,
for the noncr, suberranean saint. Spades and
shovels were brought into requisirion the harcm
Of the buried governor assembled IN force TO aid
the saving efforts of the male members Of the
flock, and in about two hours, they lad the graft
fcation Of pulling him out from his sub soil bed
He preached that night from the text-"It is aceH
with me-
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17
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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

SPIRITUAL MARRIAGE.-A man BY the name
OF p. s. Blankman, Of Pneville, and young lady
by the name Of Julia Hurlburt, daughter Of DIR.
Hurburt, Of Kirkland were spiritually married at
the latter place. on Sunday, Oct. Is. The ceremo-
ny consisted Of matrimonial declarations made
hy themselves in the presence Of The friends, about
fifty beng present. The services consisted Of the
following poetical announcement Shave you
seen the morning SUNBEAM kiss the opening bios.
soml Thus did our spirits meet and greet at the
frst interview; and IS the invisible elements Of
nature unite and blend in one harmonious impulse,
so are our spirits uffinfized INTO one accordan,
living force. Whoever are thus united BY the
eternal laws Of affinity. nnught has authority to
separate. We thus introduce ourselves unto you
in lhe relation Of husband and wife"
Ohio Paper.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

GOVERNOR OF NEBRAsKA.-SamuclD d. Lecom
te esq, Of this city, the newly appointed Cover.
Monday next, to assume the duties Of his respon.
sioIe office. He will be accompanied by his !am.
ly, and no doubt by the sincere wishes of his
numerous friends that his administration may
prove successful in giving TO the residents Of the
new and growing territory n stable and satislac.
tory government. BY the way, We notice the
members of the bar of Dorchester county, Mary.
land, where Mr.. Lecomte formerly resided, have
held meeting and passed resolutions compliment.
tary to him. and expressed the hope that he and
his family may meet with prosperity and happi.
ness IN their new home Baltimore Sun.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

Hon. JOHN NJ CLAYroN.-This gentleman
made speech at Delaware City, on Monday, in
favor Of the Know-Nothings, and predicted all
sorts OF rom in consequence Of the passage OF the
reciprocity bill, which he said would cause re-
ducton in the price of wheat and breadstuffs gen.
orally. IL that is to be Its effect, i, may certainly
be taken for granted that there large class
OF consumers who, under present circumstances
at least, will have cause TO rejoice.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17
ThanksgiYiIBg Day.

In copying the Proclamation Of the Governor,
setting apart day for Thanksgiving and Prayer,
from the Standard. we were led into an error in
designating The day. We see from the last issue
that the " last Thursday. the 3O,h inst, and not
the 23rd, Is the time appointed"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17
Agricultural Society.

We are requested to give notice that the next
annual meeting of the Agricultural Society of this
County, will be held a, the Court House in this
town, next Thursday, (93rd inst.,) at which
time officers will be elected for the ensuing year.
and other business of Importance transacted. 1t
is hoped that there will be full turn out.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

EXPECTED INDIAN BATTLE IN New MEXICO.
Late advices from New Mexico report sha, ano:h-
er expedition Of troops, $50 strong, fitting out
against the Apache Indians, who had gathered on
the west side Of the Rio del Norte near The scene
OF Colonel Cookies fight. They numbered one
hundred lodges, and it is said were anxious to
meet the Americans in battle again. General
Garland had ordered three companies to occupy
many different points them, and to be in
easy concentrating distance, in case Of general
battle.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

THE ALBINo SouIRREL.-We have in our o.
fee Aibino white squirrel, which was sho,
in this District by our friend, ]. w. Craddock.-
Il is very rare and pretty animal, and quite a
raya animals, which can be seen by the curiosity.
loving for few days at sancium. Its curiosi-
ty enhanced by the fact that it is the offspring
Of black parents, as the definition of albino de.
notes. -LaurenSviue Herald.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17
STORMY WrNrER.-Itis predicted bx the wealth

STORMY WrNrER.-Itis predicted by the wealth.
er-wise, that the ensuing winter will be unusually
stormy, marked by heavy falls Of rain or snow, or
both. The prediction is based upon the fact that
about the same amount Of water falls 10 the earth
each year, and as much less than the usual pro.
portion has fallen during the last six months, the
balance is to be made up this water.
Portland Aycus.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

Has taken the new and handsomely appointed
store under J. r. Kerr's Hotel, and opened very
large nd elegant stock of Boots ard Shoes. lie
designs deroing his whole attention TO this branch
of business. and the stock he has just received
does credit to his taste and judgment. He has
Boots of all qualities from $40 to 81, and Shoes
and Caters for Ladies from the latest Partisan
touch to the cheapest article made: From The
planters, particularly. his house deserves visit,
as his supply OF Brogans is very heavy. Cab
and see him if you want bargains in his line. ,'c,,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

THE DESTRUCTION OF HowARD CoLLEGE.-It
has already been stated that Howard College at
Marion, Ala, had been destroyed by fire, and that
several Of the students were severely injured. A
letter from that place says:
There were sleeping at the time, in third and
fourth. stories Of the building abou, &c or 20 young
men and two negro men all of whom were re-
CURED to jump from the window, distance OF from
30 TO 40 feet. to the ground below. And horrible
to tell, % of their number were mangled in fright
full manner, some more and some less. | have just
come from a visit TO them with my very heart sick
some of The boys are burned very badly, in add
dillon TO other injuries. learned few moments
since, that one Of the black men was dead he
rushed down through the flames 10 The door. Two
or three of the boys are expected to die-,he rest
will probably recover.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

GEN. IIoUsToN.-This gentleman made ~
teal speech at Brennan, Texas, lately 10 Oer"
OF his speech against the Nebraska bill, OO' ''s
ding to the Galveston News he failed TO con-"
any considerable portion OF his political feD w.
the soundncss OF his views. The same Fsf
charges that he has joined the Know. NO'n'Ds"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

chusetts) Courier breaches the following doctrine
EVERY man owes it to society to become rich,
for the poor mans advice is never headsd 10, !, ~
ever so valuable. The more wise one NAV he
The more he owes it to his country to become
wealthy. Every addition made 10 = mans TO-
tune adds Ten per cent influence. Let man
throw doubloon on the counter, and every one
VIII want to hear it ring. Throw a cent down
however and 1t would prove no more attractive
han poor relation's.'' '''' "'"'0
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

RAPID OCCUPATIoN OF THE W1LDERNEss.-
The amount Of public land sold by the general
government, during the past year, has been extra.
ordinarily large-caused, probably, by the Sill
mulous to production consequent upon the high
prices Of food, and the rapid increase Of emigra-
:ton, as well as the speculative spirit Of the times
The gross amount received for the year ending
September 80, 81, 470, 400, which is four times
the amount Of the previous year.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

AN "OLD School PARsoN.-Abou' D' "a
that temperance and ant-slavery began 10 nVT NJ
a commit ee waited on old Parson Milton .. M
beryport. Mass, requesting him to adVOcs's :. b
causes. "Shan't do't - said the ParsoO v.,.
old school, " when you hired me, il "os "
the gospel-now it's rum and niggers!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

o. The Hon. Burton Craige has been among
US, this week. receiving the congratulations OF his
friends He is in good health and fine spirits.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

Mr.. SoULE COMING HoME.-The Evening ' ID
says that Mr.. Soule expects TO visit InS his
States within the next two months anu r., j.
his return TO Madrid an official apology n b
Black Warrior outage will be dema nOe 'sr,Lb
Spanish Government. In the event Of ''
will demand his passports at once.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

0t We learn from the Wilmington papers, that
the Hon. w. S. Ashe has been elected President
Of the Wilmington g. Raleigh Railroad.
Mr.. a. has served his District in Congress for
the last six years with great acceptabIiIity, and
we regret to lose the services of so firm and de.
cided southern rights man at this crisis. No
was ever more popular among the
members, or given more of his attention TO the
best interests OF his constituency. His place will
be hard to fill.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

MAST FED Hocs.-A good many inquiries DIV
been addressed TO our packers in regard
value of mast fed hogs compared with those w
fed, and we have been requested to state thai W
from beech mast are scarcely saleabIe Of az
From beech ana white oak the deduction ron
price Of purely corn fed will perhaps be or '"
per pound. and from corn and white oak H''
about half cent per pound.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

At the burial Of Mrshal de ST. Arnaud the flags
Of France and ofIEngand, for the first time in his
tory, covered the same coffin, and Mussulman can.
non rrsounded u sign OF grief a, the funeral Of a
Chsrilian general.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17
New York Election.

New YORK, November Is, 1854
The Herald says Clark, Wing, is elected Gov
ernor by 700 majority.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

THE MoRMoNs.-There are IoO'VV olIOs,
mons in the world, and are scattered % Id G
In Europe; 10000; in Utah, so, oOO 40 OOO
Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin, about w.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

~ On Monday next the Legislature Will meet,
and as many matters Of vital importance to the
future veal Of the State will come before II, il
will be an exciting and protracted session.. 1t
will be called upon among other things not only
10 vote upon a revised code OF laws-whIch will
be submitted TO its action by the Committee ap-
pointed some time since for the purpose-the va.
rous schemes of Internal Improvement which
each section will zealously press, but it will be
necessary in order TO meet the interest upon the
State debt, and provide for the current expenses
of the government, 10 remodel the system Of tax
alton. We cannot make Improvements without
mourning debt, and that debt cannot be paid with
out a great increase in taxation.
We see it stated that the Indebtedness Of the
State is already over $4,000, 900, and the present
revenue does not exceed OO,OOO-therefore, if
no more appropriations should be made, our taxes
must be raised very much higher than they are.
We are not bringing up this subject now to dis
courage the Internal improvement movement, but
only tina. our readers may reflect upon it as mat.
ter in which they are very deeply interested.
We desire to see the State do her part in for
wardng those great schemes of improvement that
will deveope her varied resources but at the same
time she should be cautious not to involve herself
so deeply as to burden her people with excessive
taxation.
The building Of Railroad from Salisbury west,
at this time, we regard as visionary. How, in
the present condition Of the money markets Of
the world is the State to obtain money? And
if she could how much would it require We
wish to see that Road but--bu would it not be
better to wait until the Central Road is finished,
nearly so, and then let the Stale lend her assist
ance by transferring her whole interest in it TO the
extension? la that way can be built wirhou, mate.
rally enlnrging the State debt. or incurring much
risk We have no i'll feelings against Salisbury,
nor do we desire TO prejudice her even in the es-
tmation of our OWE members. We do not know
what their views are on the subject Of the extern.
sion west. or in what way they wish to the
appropriation made-but we do know If an appro-
priation made at oil, other large ones will also
be required; and in that way, the Indebtedness of
The State will be so largely Increased tina, her
bonds will not bring par-if her credi, does not
suffer. This matter for the Legislature to de.
termine, and We do hope that all sectional Ism will
be laid aside, and those charters be granted and
appropriations made, that will promote the whole
interest OF the State.
We desire, we repeat, to see her 60 on in the
career Of Internal Improvement, but We wish to
see her do it judicously and prudently, and il the
Legislature thinks it can devise the ways and
means to meet the expenses to be incurred in ,un-
melting the mountains and bridging the yaIlies, let
it 60 on, we will be The last to murmur.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-11-17

ON DIr.-That DIR. Ives, late b'SnO 'ims b
p. T.. Diocese Of N. c., is about to as IN NJ
edirorshiP Of Roman Catholic IouTnA
York city.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-17
The European War.

This Sc European War " question ia like the
weather we have had for some time past; it has
nothing positive in its character. The news by the
Arabia, informs US that the crisis has GOMEZ that
the fingers of the warriors are on the triggers of
their pieces, ready begin the fight; and that the
dplomatists shaking hands and parting. The
next news, by the Africa, puts completely new
face on the state Of affairs. Ii informs us that the
soldiers are in winter environments; the Couriers
are fving with notes, between the courts of the SOW
ereign princes; and the dplomatists driving a
large business on lease Of SIX weeks to come.
There is no dependence to be placed in the com.
ments and specuations upon the war, that come to
us across the Atlaatc. The facts are the only parts
of the that any degree of dependence ia 10 he
placed on, and even they to be taken with eau
ton. Que thing is certain, however, in this whole
Russo Turkish affair, and that is that Britain has
lruckled and temporized. An absoutist premier
and money roking prince have, the former through
imbecility, the latter through cupdly, involved
Turkey ina war with Russia and have involved
themselves and the country which feeds them, in
disgrace. Britain has temporized with Russia, and
by that means has caused Turkey to maintain im-
mense armies in Inaction, and thus uselessy drain
her pecuniary resources. The Russians invaded
Wallachia and other Turkish provinces, and de,
stroyed the Turkish feet at Snope, and the only
assistance afforded to Turkey by her great Western
ally, was talk and temporzation. The grand Turk
may henceforth pray to be kept IRON such allies, #
he escapes ruin now.
The sort Of news we get about this wilI-o-the-
wisp war in Europe, may do very well for rpecula.
tors IN bread-sufs, and such people, but it is not
what prompt, energetic honest men would expect to
hear; and il is not what they ,Oorld hear il honest,
energetic men ruled Europe.
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-17
One Price Tlnthirg WarenouseI
A p. WARE.

Merchant Tailor and Dealer an Ready Made
Ct0ttiag and Geftieme1SS Furnishing Goods,
Nos 6e and 40 Main ST., Worcester, (StOre formerly
occupied by u. Ii. hamberlin & Coz
Purchasers will find in the above establishment every
description Of CLOTHING and y SIZING
GOODS in proluse variety, and the Clothing is generally
of very superior Workmanship and style. il icing al
made by persons in the immediate employ Of Mr. are
urder The supervision of a careful assistant
No similar establishment in the Commonwealth Is
conducted upon liberal scale, or can present
stronger inducements for geuara patronage. very
small and uniform profit upon great amount Of bush.
ness is the confronting idea in each department. Tie
common practice of demanding great prices and getting
ted and insiend the Honorable and Just iue OF 'one
price only p is adhered with strict fidelity. Every
garment is marked in plain figures Mt the lowest price
il he sold and rom the price there can be no abae-
variation.
No fail to perceive that This is the only just
and strictly honest rule Tor the DEALER and experience
has yerywhee ahnnd-nty proved it &c be aso in the
long much the most adv antageDus to the purchaser.
II is obvious that is here liable pay above The
iowesimarket valuation for any artica and thai those
who are wei acquainted with the goods, and those
who not pay precisely the same ptice
TIE lower story and basement Of the Store, apz
prOpriaed to the sale of Ready maze Clothing and
Furnishing Goods and in the Chambers above is5he Cas-
NEXT Of Gonds Tor all kinds of Coats Pants and Vests
and also large variety OF Clothing OF superior rk
mar,hp. Al persons ar aG@ near, who NAV want any
description of MEN'S OR BOYS CLOTHING, are re-
specially Invited TO visit this extensive and well stocked
establishment, whee superior low prices and fair
dealing may in every case he depended upon.
nCh2Y SCOTT u4Fu
Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-02-17
0hr % ailp spy,
Free Democratic state Convention.

On Thursday, 18th, delegates of the Free
Democracy from the various towns and cities of
the state, to the number Of about FIVE thousand,
met in Faneuil Hall, Boston, to protest against
Senator Douglass infamous Nebraska bill. The
meeting was called to order about twenty minut-
es past noon, by Hon. Francis Bird. Hon. D.
w. Alvord Of Greenfield, was chosen President.
Mr.. Alvord on taking the chair invited the Rev.
Mr., Barrews of Lowell to invoke the Divine
blessing which was done.
Mr. Alvord then thanked the Convention for
choosing him chairman, and made powerful
speech against the proposed repeal ofthe Missou-
ri Compromise and The consequent opening up of
the splendid territory of Nebraska, to the introduc
ton of Slavery.
Hon Henry Wilson moved the appointment of
committee to report series of resolution which
was agreed.
Hon. Arson Burlingame being called upon ad-
dressed the convention in one of his most brilliant
and stirring speeches. He was followed by Rev.
Joshua Leavtt and Seth Webb, Jr.
MIR. Richardson, Of Cambridge, offered resolu-
ton, recommending the formation of a Liberty
League. Referred TO the committee on resolutions.
Rev. Mr.. Brewster, of Lowell, aud w. II. Cham
ming, addressed the Convention, after which it ad-
journed TO SocIock, P. NJ
At 8 o'clock, p. M, the Convention came to or
der again, and was addressed in most eloquent,
powerful and stirring speech, by S. p Adams, o.
Lowell
Hon Amos Tuck, of New Hampshire. then adj
dressed the conventional clear, orcbe and finished
speech, which elected most hearty applause.
The committee then reported series Of able res
Olutons, which were supported by the Rev. Theo-
dore Parker, IN Of his most mastery and efiec.
tive addresses: Mr.. Parker was speaking when our
reporter left the convention.
The spirit evinced by the delegates present was,
that of the most determined resolution 10 demon
strate that there is north and show the poIiti
clans, who attempt to aggrandize themselves by be-
traying liberty, that they cannot succeed without in
surfing self-destrucon. Letters we're read from Hon.
J. P. Hale, Hon. A. Tuck, Hon. S. P. Chase,
and Hon. C. Sumner, encouraging the people TO
stand up against the Nebraska bill. Mr.. Sumner
said in his letter
ssI cannot be present, but send my God speed
ali your noble efforts; my post Of duty is here, to
oppose my vote and speech this bill On its intro
duction, lost time in showing that it vio
lalion Of phghted faith; and trust before it is
passed 10 be able TO speak luiy the sentiment Of my
heart and The heart of Massachusetts"
The convention most triumphant demonstra-
ton of the feeling of Massachusetts against the
opening up Of Eebraska TO slavery Faueuil Hall
was crowded in the alternonn, 10 lis utmost capaci-
ty. The galleries filled, and every available
spot of standing room in the body of the hall, was
occupied by the immense audience. ~