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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-19
Democratic meetina

According to previous notice, large number
OF the Democrats Of Meckienburg County assem-
bled ia the Court House on Tuesday, the 10Th of
May, it being The week of The Superior Court, for
the purpose OF nominating suitable candidates to
represent said County in the Senate and House
OF Commons of The next General Assembly.
The meeting was organised by calling Major
Ben Morrow, 10 the Chair, aud requesting John
p. Ross, Esq, TO act as Secretary. The object
of the meeting being explained, on motion OF Jas.
NJ IIutchison, Esq, a Committee of two from
each Captains beat was appointed 10 retro and
make nomination for presentation to the meet.
ing. The Committee, consisting Of Rich'd. Peo-
pies, VIM. Ross, G. w. Houston, William Max
well, Richard Rozzell, VIM. Reid, &. B. Cross,
A. c. Steele, J. w. Adams, VIM. Rea, Capt. Den
mis-, Silas Todd. z. Morris, A. j. Wallace, Il. A.
Grier, J. H. Potts, James Johnston, David Parks
and Thomas t. Johnston, E~qs., after retiring a
short tme-durng which the meeting was ad-
dressed in brief and eloquent manner by Capt.
John Walker, upon Democratic principIes-re-
ported the following gentlemen as the nominees,
to witt Captain john WALKER, for the Senate
VIM. BLACK and VIM R. MYERS. Esqs., for the
Commons. The nomination Of the Committee
was unanimously approved by the meeting; the
nominee for the Senate alone utcrng dissenting
voice, stating that he had utterly refused TO be a
candidate, and that nothing but the most grateful
sense OF obligation TO bis friends could induce him
TO retract that declara ion. He was followed by
Messrs. Myers and Black, who briefly returned
their thanks to their fellow. citizens for the conf
dence reposed in them.
On motion Of Williamson Wallace, the meet
ing then adjourned,
BENZ. MORROW, Charm.
JOHN P. Ross, Sec'y.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-19
Fatal ExDiOSiOn.

II is our painful duty to announce that an ex.
ploson of powder took place al the Hopewel Cop.
per Nine, in this county, on Wednesday the 10Th
instant, by which two men lost their lives. and an
other severely if not fatally injured. The two
first were Marshall McKoy, the Superintendent Of
the mining operations, and Captain Varker late of
Greensboro, N. c., and the last Dutchman,
whose name we have not learned. Mr.. McKoy
worthy and highly esteemed citizen OF
Meckenburg county. and leaves disconsoate
wife and nine children to mourn his sudden dealt
Captain Varker was also much esteemed by his
new friends and nelghbors, and leaves vile and
six children to depIore his untimely end The
catastrophe is said to have happened in the follow
ing manner. The three were in the Counting
Room where there were four kegs of powder, one
of which had been opened, and was left uncovered,
when The Duchman, and only survivor Of the
three, in attempting to hang up drawing knife,
which he had been using, dropped from his pipe
a coal Of fire, which fell INTO The open keg of pow
der, He however, denies that he had any fire in
his pipe, and says that there powder on the
floor, which ignited by the friction OF his feet
upon the floor, though the olher two. it is alleged,
said before they died that they saw the fire drop
from the pipe. The Dutchman is still very low,
and expresses wish that he NAV not survive after
having unfortunately caused The death Of his two
friends.-IVhig.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-19
Democratic Meeting.

A large and enthusiastic meeting Of the Demo
cratic party was held here on Tuesday last, (or
the purpose of nominating suitable candidates to
represent this county in the next General As.
sembIy. We were not present, not having arrived
in town until after it was over, but have been in
formed by those who participated in its deliber-
atoms, that unanimi:y and harmony characterized
its entire proceedings. Every portion Of the
County was rePresen:ed-.and the meeting put
forth one Of the very strongest and most available
tickets ever presented 10 the people of Mecklen.
burg. During the absence of the Committee,
that sterling old champion Of Democracy, Capt.
John Walker, being called upon, responded in his
most felIcilous style. Planting himself upon the
time-honored principles of the party, he clearly
showed the beneficial effects the operation Of De-
mocralic policy and measures lad had upon the
prosperity Of the country, and TO its continuation
could we only hope TO see it go on expanding and
developing its varied resources until it had reached
that height Of power and grandeur to which God
and nature had destined it. He congratulated the
party upon the harmony that prevailed in its
ranks and paid glowing tribute 10 the gallant
standard bearer who had come so nobIy forward
20 bear our banner through the State; and con-
cluded by predicting glorious victory at the
coming election. The Committee, after consuta.
ton, returned and unanimously nominated Capt.
John Walker, for the Senate and w. r. Myers
and William Black, Esqs., for The Commons.
Capt. Walker did not desire the nomination, 10.
deed he had requested his friends not to present
his name-but they had thought proper to do
otherwise, and he said he would die in the har-
ness rather than the Democratic banner trail
in the DUST Messrs. Myers and Black being pre-
sent, acknowledged the compliment paid them, in
very appropriate speeches which enthusiastic
cay received. Messrs. Walker aud Black is
resented it-this is Mr.. Myers's irst appearance
before the people, and he comes not by any So
licralinn Of his own, bur in obedience to their
spontaneous call. He is an able dcnater, and u
gentleman Of considerable political Information,
Of good judgment and practical common sense,
will make a capital run and most useful and val
liable member. We regard his nomination
very judicous and believe it will add considerable
strength TO The party-for his winning address,
popular manners and business talents will tell.
The whole ticket, as mailer of course, will
be elected by large majoriiy-and being able
speakers will do good service in The GubcrnatoriaI
canvass.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-19
From washington.

WASHINGTON. MAY 10, 1S54.-The immnen'
danger of war with Spain cannot be over estinn"
ted Ii is believed here that before thirty Gays
We will reach crisis which will call for the mos'
urgent measures. We do not believe that Mr.
SouIe set out with any intention OF pressing mat
ters to this extreme but that the Instructions win
which he was armed were based upon the IDEA
that Spain would be frightened into listening &c
| propositions Tor the purchase OF Cuba.
Private letters have been received here stating
that Mr.. Soue has lost the good graces Of the tickle
Queen of Spain, who is completely in the hands
of her Cabinet. AS for the Cabinet, they are rep
| resented as the supple instruments OF England and
France; but not only The purchase OF Cuba. bu'
also the acquiescence Of Spain in the demands So
strongly put forth by the United Sia,es seem
further off than ever. On the other hand, Mr..
Soule has established the most friendly relations
With the Queen Mother, and she is warmly in
favor OF the sale OF Cuba, as the Queen and her
ministers opposed to it. Thus the matter
| stands, and as long the present Spanish Cabinet
hold together, English and French interests will
be in the ascendant.
Yet il is possible though scarcely probable, that
the affair may be amcably adjusted. England
will doubtless try to temporZe. but if our govern
ment listen TO any such overtures after the stand
taken, it will be disgraced. The only hope that
our peaceabe relations will not be disturbed lies
vi PO0o'ohhv "a "~SO"'"S ~ wv W.
mands.
There is reason to believe that the Captain
General Of Cuba has before this instituted the
incpent steps TO Africanze the island, The pro.
cess to be adopted. will be The emancipation oil all
held as slaves UPON service, as apprentices or
emancIpees for a term Of years, scaled according
| to age and other circumstances, The holders will
BIZ compensated after the plan prescribed by the
British emancipation act Of 1885.
It's believed the British and French govern
mens will guaranty the sum of twenty-five mil.
| lions OF dollars necessary to effect this object il
appears that many of the large shareholders in
Cuba British subjects, and as the British laws
make il felony for their subjects 10 hold slave,
even in foreign countries, unless these slaves are
| claimed by Spaniards, the amount of compensa.
ton will, in consequence, be greatly reduced.
Ii is anticipated that the President, in his mes.
sage 10 Congress, may ask for power 10 blockade
Cuba and Porto Rico This is, however, rumor.
Neac York Herald.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-19
Court Week.

The Superior Court is in session this week, his
Honor Judge SETTLE, presiding. So large con.
course Of persons has not been in attendance as
usual owing TO the backwardness of the spring
the farmers are busy with their crops.
No cases of special Importance have been tried.
The case Of the Stale vs. slave tie property OF
Col. Thomas Kernes, was disposed of. Mr.. So
lcitor Lander appeared upon the part Of the State
and Messrs. Osborne and Lowrie for The defend.
ant. verdict of not guilty was rendered. Our
criminal calendar shows a decidedly healthy state
of morals
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-19
Bragg in the Field.

aALEIGH MAY lUlU.
The Democratic candidate for Governor arrived
in this city, on Sunday evenings train, en- route
to Fayetteville, where he expects to meet Gen.
Dockery to. day. His numerous friends here de-
sirIng TO hear him. upon short notice, collected
a very respectable audience, who were addressed
by MIR. Bragg for some hour and half in a strain
exceedingly feIiciious, and which carried convic.
ton 20. every unprrjudiced mind. We regret that
our limits Will not permit us to give our readers at
Ibis time detailed account OF this FxcelIen, speech.
In our next we willard ;riiI expose The misrep-
reservations of Gen. Dockery and the federal
presses in regard to his position on the Internal
Improvement resolution. Mr.. Bragg Is on the
platform of the Democrats party, coEcealing moth
ing, nor dodging anything-and his reasons for
being there are unanswerable.
Our democratic friends who heard him are
highly gratfrd, and are proud Of their Standard
bearer and more than one Wing who heard his
speech will vote Cor him.-.Stantlu7d.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-19
Terms of Advertising.

Advertisements will he inserted 81 per square for the FIRST
and 25 Tor each subsequent insertion. square con-
OF thirteen lines less, this letter
reasonable deduction will be made those who adver
tise by the year.
Double column advertisement will be charged p per
additional the usual
Advertisements inserted monthly quarterly 81 Per square
for each insertion.
Obituaries, Tribute of Respect, Religious meetings, and
Benevolent societies, will be charged hall the Advertising
rates.
For announcing candidates for Office 50 in advance
Professional and Business Cards exceeding lines
will be inserted s. a year exceeding a square 81.
01- Letters business be addressed the Poprie.
tors past paid, to ensure attention.
~ Subscribers and others who may wish send money
us, do all times, by mail, and a risk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-19

GEN. GADsDEN.-Our Minister to Mexico ar.
rived here, from Washington, on Saturday last
bearing with him the new treaty with Mexico, the
details of which have TRANSFERRED, least with
the certainty, TO the same extent, was
the case with the original one which Mr.. G. nego-
hatod. The United States steamer Fulton, Capt.
Mitchell, will touch here for him. in two or three
days, and he will proceed in her on his way 10
Mexico, probably on Saturday next.
Charleston Courier.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-19

Poisonous VISITING CARDs.-Few ladies re-
member that they carry around poison their
card cases. Bot it is so, and sometimes to the
danger Of children or thoughlIess people of larger
growth. The elegant and highly polished enamel
visiting cards is composed, in part, Of poisonous
mineral substances, and if eaten would produce
serious sickness. The manufacture OF this card
paper is said TO be exceedingly unhealthy, and we
may we'll believe it. 1t would be, therefore,
kind thing to the workmen engaged in the manu-
(acure o! cards, and sale thing for themselves
and their children, if The ladies, who the fash.
ion to these things, would give up the of
enameled cards, and confne themselves TO those
of PLAIN surface, These, we understand are
decidedly the most fashionable, from wha:
we know not, but the plain, brownish cards
most Stylish 1t is gratifying TO fashions turned
in The channels OF common sense, Of health and
humanity, even though in small matter. We
hope that the knowledge Of the dangerous character
of these cards will lead 10 their restoration to
feminine favor and to fashion, which is very
tickle thing; mean, of course, the fashion, not
the far.-Pfovidence Journal.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-19

NAPOLEON WANTS A D1yoRcE.-The Paris
correspondent of the Montreal Witness writes as
follows:
The great question which occupies at present
the Court OF France, is the divorce CT the Emperor.
He no longer hopes TO have any children by his
present wife, and it is said he thinks Of taking
another. The report is not official, but 1t has
appeared in several licensed papers, the truth Of
i! can scarcely be questioned. Napoleon Ill is,
however, very fond Of his wife, and the divorce
will resemble in every point that Of his uncle and
Josephine, who were, you know, separated for
The same reason. Whether from this motive or
any other, the Empress Of the French IS looking
very melancholy. 1t is impossible 10 see her with
out being struck by her expression OF sadness. AS
to the Emperor, he appears constantly calm and
Imperturbable
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-19
The N. Y. Humbu..

The last dodge TO make an excitemen, a.,
tract a crowd to the Crystal Palace, in New W
was the spreading of report that comD,nS ,
. female Infantry /" was 10 arrive on the OH
Philadelphia, and march through Broadway y
New. York Tribune was made the instrum.,.M
The trick, and announced The expected invas;o.s
The Amazons with grand flourish at the bs's
its editorial columns The consequence
that forty or fifty thousand people crowded B,
way all afternoon, waiting Tor he procession =
a great many went 10 the Crystal Palace. !
course it was a complete and successful ho,,
Barnum is out in card disavowing all knowl.I'
OF the affair." The Tribune makes fun of "
much as possible, without conlessing TO !
shame for being the means of deceivinp 4
people.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-19

How TO RAISE TCRK1Es.-As our female read
ers all, doubt, anxious TO learn how 10 raise
young turkes, we will give them very simple
plan, which has been tried by several very inle
igen ladies of our District and The plan, succeed
ed to their entire satisfaction. Mix a small por.
ton Of Sulphur with their food and give it TO them
every evening regularly. AS we understand the
process, you can feed them with any thing you
please during the day, but be sure and administer
the suiphuruted food regularly once day, viz ::
in the evening. Try it, We have great faith IN
this process, it has been successfully tried by
ladies', who remarkable for their prudence,
economy and general domestic management.
Sampler Wutchman.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-19

= NEUTRAL CoMMERCE.-The merchants Of Bos-
ton are talking of holding public meeting for
the purpose of urging the necessity Of securing
at once recognized rights, TO b" incorporated
with international laws, the concessions recently
made b. the bellIgerent Powers-Grea, Britain
and Prance-in favor Of neutral commerce. The
obj~ct is TO be rejected by friendly negotiation,
for the purpose OF avoiding any vexatioUs dis
puies which may hereafter arise. and under cir
cumstances likely 10 produce angry excited
feelings. 1t is thought that now is a favorable
time TO discuss the matter in friendly spirit of
Cancellation. The New York Chamber Of Com
me rec has sent memorial to Congress the
same subject
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-19
Late from Europe.

We suhjoin the following items Of Fore ign new s
brought by the strancr Canada, which arrived on
the 10Th ms:
City Of Glasgow.
The steamer Atlantic arrived out on Friday af-
ternoon.
Tie news from the seat OF indicates in
creased v;gor on the part of the allies.
Twenty thousand French, and eight thousand
English troops had landed at GaIIipoli.
sanguinary engagement had taken PLACE
near Kulalat without auy decisive result.
|, was reported that the Russians had been de-
fealed at Pausche rnarOda. and that they had eva
cuaiGd Little WaIlachia.
Sir Charles Napier was at SloC khoIm on the
27th Of April. His feet was about 80 miles off
The allied fleets were at anchor off ODESSA on
the Goth OF April.
The Russian forces were Withdrawing from
KaluE,t.
Affairs in Spain remain complicated as be-
fore.
The Black Warrior difficulty was unsettled.
The Government continues TO refuse TO acccde TO
Minister Snue'S demand.
England and France continue their extensive
war PREPARATIONS.
The report OF Odessa having been bombarded
is altogether unfounded. Neither is there any
foundation to the rumor that SiIistria taken.
The commercial adviccs are important. Bread
stufls have largely declined, whilst cotton has
improved.
Austria and Prussia remain neutral The
Greek irsurrcc'ion is subsidjng.
Hungary is much agi;atrd 10y internal diSScn,
sions.
The war preparations in Russia and Turkey
continue Oh the most extensive scale.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-19

SLAVES IN CALIFoRNIA.-On the 18th OF
March the Assembly passed bill 10 extend till
April, 1855, the law about TO expire, auhorizng
persons claiming slaves brought TO this State pre-.
vious TO the admission. (9th September, le50,) to
seize the slaves, take them before magistrate or
judge, who, upon receiving satisfactory evidence
that The slaves were brought hi,her previous 10
the admission, shall give a certificate to The claim
ant, and the slave may be taken by force out Of
the State,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-19

DUTIES on SUGAR Observation-Disclosures
have passed the Legislature Of Maine unanimous
ly in favor Of removal of all duties on sugar and
mniasses. Similar resolutions have passed the
Illinois Legislature with the same unaninty also,
and the Legislature Of New York and Ohio BY
very large majori,ies. Like resolutions have been
before the Missouri and other State Legislatures,
md The friends of this measure seem 10 be gaining
grtund everywhere.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-19

INDIAN THEoLoGY.-The precise idea WI;
the Western Indians entertain Of future n.
this AS soon as the Indian threw off The ass
he would find himself standing on The bapL
the river, the current running with great rapar,
Across this river was slender pole stripped
its bark, and lying close down TO The water. I'M
Indian who had lived good life, then see, |
bright object OH The other side that was "Riohs|
He would then, DESTROYS Of embracing The obs.
he loved so we'll II the world, walk across NJ
pole, unmndlul Of the raging torrent beneath M
feet, arriving in safety on the opposite shore; nj
Right would then lead him amongst mountpi1I
covered with gold and silver, into noble buoln,
grounds, where he would hunt for eternity A.
on The other hand, the man who followed Nv roOS
all his life, when attempting TO cross The pole, s..
death, would fall into The loaming stream and N
swept down into whirlpool surrounded by rock,
there he would be carried round for monv can
turtles until, at last he would be gradually sucksd
in towards the centre of The vortex, and 6nalh
enguIphed in an immense botomless hole. Wba
became OF the unfortunate sinner, The lndilDs
could not surmise, further than he lived forever
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-19

POSTAGE ON CIRCuLARs.-Circulars, advertise
ments, and business cards, chargeabIe with
one cent postage when prepaid and transported IN
the United States mails under 5000 miles. II not
prepaid, then with two cents postage each. The
same rates apply when sent in packages, unless
the package be so sealed as TO prevent the contents
from being clearly ascertained when they are
chargeabe with letter postage by weight.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-19
Notice.

C,TRAYED from the Subscriber, on the sth instr
- TWO STEERS, light brindle, one of them "
but one Eye and one horn knocked off. They VI
the Statesvi!le Road, about miles from W
Int suppose that they crossed TO the Beaten
Road, and may now be about the River. Any niOIgsl
trouble BENZ MORROW
May 10, 1854. 43-2w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-19

THE EcI1PsE.-On Friday, the och instant,
there will be another annual eclipse of The sun
The eclipse begins at minutes after in the
afernoon and uIil continue about two hours and
fifteen minutes THIS extraordinary eclipse will
be similar 10 that Of 1906
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-19

CURE FOR FEVER AND AGUE.-A Savannah
(Ga.) paper gives the following cure Olive
leaves have been used successfully IN the the
cases of fever and agur. They are made into
decrc;ior-say two bandfus boiled quart Of
water, till reduced by evaporation to about pint.
Given in doses Of about winc-gIassful every
three or four hours"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-19

QUEER DoINCs IN ARKANsAs.-Judge Ta1man
recently arrived at Marion, Arkansas, TO hold
Court when the people assembled IN public meeting
and requested him to resign, which he refused to
do, whereupon they held another meeting and
passed resolutions declaring that he had disgraccd
himself by aiding, as they alleged. in the escape
Of murderer, and if he still refused to resign he
should not under any circumstances preside over
a court in that county.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-19

L
A LONDON MILLIoNAIRE.-M Monsieur Frap;
Wey, French writer -oi distinction, who passa
several weeks in London, during The Great ExG
bIhon, has recently published IN Paris, his - in
preston under the tile OF The English ,
Home" On one occasion, while riding in !,
omnibus, he formed an acquaintance with fAbS
passenger, from whom he derived many exDIso.
atoms Of The strange things he saw, One OF lied
we give:
&c addressed TO him few words concerninc
carriage which just then drove by. 1t was IA
fine to he elegant, and was drawn by two mupDa
fcent bay horses. On The box, adorned wla
beautiful fringe. sal a black coated coachmsal
there was not wrinkle IN his white craval-hi
snowy gloves were spoless. In The vehicles "A
downy cushions, carelessly lounged man wild
out coat, his arms bare, his sleeves turned up
the shoulder, apron with The corners turns
up, serving him as grdle-so that the coas
man locked like gentleman driving a mecbsu
in his dress"
Mr.. Wey asked his neighbor who and VII
was the strange looking occupant Of the dashA
carriage.
g The richest butcher in London was the
ply He is returning in his own carriagef nn
his slaughter house TO his residence. His l0n
fathers were IN the same business his father III
him fortune of over two millions, and he, oaia
mod"sty, follows his fathers proiesson-av ven
honorable old custom. This gentleman bnlaAa
possesses four millions"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-19

REVEREND ScoUNDREL.-The Rev. George L.
Adams, 10 whom a poor widow Of Hennicker,
N. H., had given power OF attorney 10 collect
$4,000 due her from the railroad as a compensa.
-ipon Cor the loss OF her husband and child in the
Norfolk catastrophe, has abseonded with the
IuhaDty.