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The Franklin arrived at New York on the 23l
inst, with dates from Liverpool 10 the IDth instant
LIVERPOOL, May 1O,-Thr sales nf cotton for
the last three days amounted To 25 900 bales
Baltimore Four has advanced Is. corn has ad
yanced Is.
Richardson's circular quotes Baltimore -four al
30s. 4Os. Corn 39s.
Iloliinss head reports the cotton rs dearcr aud
quite active there being Considerable demand for
exports.
Mcalakin's circular quotes Baltimore flour at
37s. 37s. Gd.
The Manchester market was quiet,
The London money market was easier.
The Arctic had not arrived when the Franklin
left
The Hermann was off COwps a. midnight on the
9th. The America reached Liverpool on The Sih.
Consuls have advanced 10 So, in consequences
OF declaration of the Chancellor of The Exchcquer
that no loan would be raised for war purposes,
In PARIS. the Bourse had risen on The report
that Denmark and Sweden had Joined The Western
Powers in their plans against RUSSIA.
Austria had presented fresh terms to Russia
Tor settlement of the differences between Russia
and Turkey. 1t is said If these terms are reject
ed by Russia, Austria will then Join The Western
Powers.
1t is reported that the Russian fleet left Hell
siuglnrs on The 5ih May, when Admiral Napier
signaIIed the allied feet to prepare for imme-
dareiv.
Admiral Dundas' official report had not been
received.
An additional camp Of $4,000 men had been
formed near Marseilles.
The Turks are about TO blockade, Greece.
The Shah of Persia bad become hostile TO Rus
STA. and was raising army of so 900.
The Turks have advanced from Kaafat to Kra
iowa.
The India mail has arrived at Trieste. with dates
from Calcutta to April 6, and Hongkong to March
27.
The Russian fleet had left Manila for Batavia.
1t is understood that Lord EIgin has been
charged with a special communication from the
English government to the President of the United
States.
Nothing Of importance has been received from
tho Bark Sea or the Danube.
A camp Of 1907 900 men is TO be formed near
81. Omers, partly as demonstration against Prus.
STA and partly TO throw troops from thence into the
Baltic, when necessary.
Fuller details Of The bombardment of Odessa
have been received. The Russian version makes
quite different affair Of the battle claiming it as
brilliant feat on the part of the Russians, and
stating that decorations had been bestowed on the
officers engaged in it. They acknowledge four
killed and sixty-lour wounded.
late despatch to Southampton, from Richard
son and Brother, who received it the same morn.
ing by telegraph from Cork, from the Captain of
the Baldour, reports that on the 2lst March saw
steamer with hull and funnel black, paddle boxes
yellow, person on board, and no smoke issuing
from her pipes. barque was alongside, sup
posed to be rendering assistance-and it was
thought possible she might be the city Of Glasgow.
They were making for the Azores, and was about
400 miles distant
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Doth of Nav,

The citizens Of this town and county contem.
plated at one time celebrating this day in style
worthy of the occasion and the events to which it
gave birth. 1t was the desire 10 collect the expat
rated sops of the good old North State and the
descendants Of the g immortal signers,'' and by
the eloquence CT Hawks a Hayne and Ram.
sey, 10 continue their names and deeds down the
stream Of time, emblazoned on the page of his
tory, embelIished with the arts OF rhetoric, and
the inspirations of poery-but from various
causes it was postponed--but the Odd Fellows,
true 10 the patriotic instincts OF their benevolent
and humane Institution, determined that the day
should not pass without becoming demonstration.
So preparations were made and invitations sent
TO the sister Lodges in the adjoining counties and
State, and quite number of brethren were in at
tendance. At IL O'clock procession was
formed, which marched through the streets, their
rich Regal,a attracting the attention and eictng
the admiration of the crowd They then pro.
ceeded to the Court House, when, after appro.
pirate prayer by the Rev. Mr.. Farrar, the Meek
IenDurg Declaration of Independence was read
by Mr.. 6. H. Spencer, prefaced by short, but
well conceived speech, " hen J. A. Fox, ESQ., the
orator Of the day, was introduced to the audience
Having had so short notice, he did not attempt
elaborate effort but his address character
lied by beauty Of conception, eloquence and pa
lhos, and delivered with graceful and ee.
giant elocuton. The Columbia Brass Band was
in attendance but we cannot say much for its per-
formances. We understand that a sumpluous
dinner was prepared for the Order by Mr.. Ray, Of
the American Hotel, where everything passed off
in fine style.
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The CROPS.

Knowing that informotion in regard to the grow
ing crops will be interesting to planting read
ers we will endeavor to give them some items &C.
casionally on the prospects in the South and
South West.
The cotton and corn in this and adjoining coun.
lies owing 10 the coldness of the spring is uncom-
monty backward, and the stand is Indifferent.
The weather lately, has been warm, with an occa-
sional shower, which has brought them out, and
they now begin to present quite thriving appear
ance-we fear however, that The cotton crop cannot
be full one.
The Marion (Ala.) Commonwealth, of the 18Th
inst, says:
"Ou Saturday last we had quite refreshing
rain, and since then then the weather has been
remarkably fine for the growing crops of corn :;
but the prospects Of a crop Of cotton is gloomy
beyond description. Ii is now the middle of
May, and all we can learn from our planters is,
that the cotton planted in most places IS barely
up, when it should be chopped out to stand by
this time. This state of things must inevitably
cut the cotton crop Of this part Of the country off
materially, ii il does not entirely destroy it.
The HayneviIIe Waterman, Of the 18th inst,
has the following:
~ w IiHlu past Ntch VIC idfc Oetu UIcSSSu
with fine season Of rain, and vegetation, which
bad become almost dried up from the long con.
tinued drought, has assumed lively and growing
appearance"
The Greensboro Beacon, of the 18th instant,
says
RAIN-We were favored in this place and vi.
cinltv with quite refreshing and most acceptable
rain on Saturday last. Though nothing like a
good season, it sufficient, we judge, for bring.
ing up most Of the corn and cotton previously
up. The spring oats, also garden vegetables
generally, were much benefited. "Wednesday
night last we had another refreshing shower, and
as we write Thursday morung) the indications
arc that we shall have more during the day."
The Grenada (Nliss.) Republican, of the 9Th
instant, says:
The prospects of both the cotton and the corn
crops in this section of country, judging from
conversations we have had with number Of our
planters gloomy indeed. The recent cold
weather has in many instances destroyed all the
cotton above ground, while in numerous others
the extraordinary dryness Of the weather. for
weeks past, has prevented the seed from coming
up. In addition these unfortunate cIrcumstan-
ces, there is great complaint of scarcity Of cotton
seed.
The crop has also suffered very mate
we have never heard of poorer prospect ior the
planning interests throughout the country gen.
orally
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We clip the following report of the difficulty
between our Representative from this District
Mr.. Craige, and Mr.. Hunt, of Louisiana, from
The South Caronian of the 9Th instant:
WASHINGTON, Monday, May Is, 1854.
Mr.. Richardson asked to offer resolution to
terminate the debate on the Nebraska Till on Sat.
urday next, at ~ O'clock and that the consider.
alton of the special order, the Pacific railroad bill,
be postponed until the gath inst.
Mr.. Sage objected.
MIR. Richardson moved a suspension OF the
rules Carried-yeas 1877, nays &c.
Mr.. Richardson moved the previous question.
Mr.. Hunt. | wish to propose amendment
to the time, which will make the resolution
more acceptable 10 the opponents Of the bill.
Mr.. Sage moved the resolution be laid on the
table.
Mr.. Hunt again rose TO make proposition
Mr. Craige objected, amid cries of shear him y
Mr. Hunt. The gentleman compels me to take
ground which would not otherwise take. The
remainder of the sentence was lost IN deafenng
cries Of g order, order"
Mr.. Craige. look on the gentleman as a fac.
zionist, and | declare him such. r'' Order,
order"
Before the result Of the vote announced
on Mr.. Sage's motion, Mr.. Hunt wished TO say
word personal to his feelings.
The Speaker asked whether it was the unani-
nous wish of the House.
Mr.. Craige. object the same ground
took before.
Mr.. Hunt. If the gentleman from North Car
ona stigmalIzes me a factonist, he speaks
fasehood. Loud EXPLANATIONS Of order and
great excitement.
Mr.. Craige. / will exercise my right ard will
call the gentleman to order as | would any
body else.
Mr. Hunt. If the gentleman says am fac.
ZIONIST, he speaks what is false before God and the
country.
During the colloquy, there were deaGening cries
of /" Order, order" The Speaker banged with
his hammer, calling on the Sergeant. Arms to
interfere to preserve order.
Mr.. Bayly, of Virginia, demanded the arrest oil
the parties.
TUESDAY, May 10Th.
HousE.-Immedia,ey after coming together to-
day the House went into Committee of the
Whole on the state Of the Union, (Mr. Dds in the
chair, when Mr.. Hunt asked leave TO make per-
sona explanation, and SAID that The repor: OF his
remarks yesterday in the Globe of this morning
was wrong; that found in the other papers being
correct.
Mr.. Craige, also rising to make persanaI ex-
PIanatlon, said that, concelvirg fhat Mr.. Fl. had
reference to the report of what had passed between
himself and :ha! gentleman on that occasion, he
had only TO reply that the Globes report of his
remarks was substantially correct.
Mr.. Hunt, again rising, said: branded the
gentleman's statement yesterday. That brand
still Kisses.
MIR. Craige. You cannot strut into scrape,
and sneak Of in that wav.
Here oommotion arose in the ball. and these
gentlemen took their seats.
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whole coast Of Greece with the exception OF the
Pareus.
Admiral Napier devoiing his attention 10
the blockade of the Baltic ports. No less than
eight hundred gun boats 1t was reported, were being
fitted out against him by Russia.
There had as yet been no fighting in the Baltic.
The Polish refugees in Turkey have organized
4 legion with the view Of operating aganst Russia
The advance Of The Russian forces into The
Dobrud>cha has been discontinued by GrGer OF
Prince Paskicwitch.
1t is reported that Austria will occupy Lesser
Walachin, recently evacuated by the Russians.
Prince Napoleon has arrived at Servia.
France has called into active service on land
and sea, force of eighty thousand.
Russia has proposed 10 Prussia a very liberal
commercial treaty.
The Imperial Guard has been re-estabIished IN
FrpncP.
Austria and Prussia remain neutral
The Greek instruction had been qucIled.
Affairs in Hungary were quite exciting
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PRESBYTERIAN GENERAL ASSEMBLY, N. ST.
The committee on church erections, reported on
Friday that $50 churches had contributed $50
3IS, and S., 224 had contributed by lndividuah
The report, however, was not luIl, several con-
tributions had MOI been handed in. lnlormato1
had been received, which they were able ID
make an estimate, thai $50 600 more we're pledged
making in all about $4,000. Part Of this sum
had been contributed on condition that SlO0OOa
should be raised. The report called for $25, OOes
more TO complete the amount requlr, d, in order
secure what had been pledged. The commila
proposed plan Tor the distribution OF the lund al
ter it had reached the sum OF 100000. The re-
port was referred 10 a commttse.
Reports were made from the various heolOgl
cal Semimaries, which are represented as flourish
ing. Twenty. four students soon 10 go out ia
lorirgn missions from the Union Theological Sem
inury. The fund OF 100000 for endoWmenld
the seminary has been filed.
The replies OF thc~-Suaahe rn Presbyteries %
questions OF the last Assembly in reAatIonsio ito
number of slaves held by the members OF Southern
churches under their jurisdiction, their religious
privileges, &c.
No response made 10 the call Tor answers
and DR.. Spear moved that any answers that may
he received he referred to the committee on blls
and overtures. The motion was agreed to. At
iourned.
The PRESBYTERIAN AssEMBLY-OLD SCHoOL
Buffalo, May 19.-ln the mornn g session
the Presbyterian General Assembly to-day, Ih
standing committees were announced. Among
the members of the committee OIL bills and over
lures are Drs. Young, Musgrave, McMastin, Sill
liman ,and Judge Fine Official information was q
ceved of the formation Of new Presbyterics ID
Missi> sppi, Kentucky, Ptsburg and Texas.
Overtures on systematic benevolence were re.
ferred, after long debate, TO special committee
of five. st
The treasUrer's and other reports were received
communication from the General Assembly
Of Iceland was received, in which sIaverery is bit
leIly denounced.
Papers from the Presbytery Of Now York Ter'
received relative to Rev. Thomas Longman.
The afternoon was fixed for hearing delegates
from cores ndng bodies.
BUFFALO Nav 30.-Dr. Alexander McGIIi wa
to-day appointed Professor of Theology IN Primo
ton Academy. The report Of the DanvIlIe Semi
nary states that the funds raised this year amour
to $76, 600. The Union Theological Seminar
reports that lis invested fund amounts to S64'OV
The board OF education report their receipts
$S4 00O
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Lincoln Machine Shop.

'NHE undersigned beg leave to inform the public na
| they have recently rented the Shop and ICois torn
erIy occupied by Mr. w. jerks near the Lincoln acg
where they prepared 20 turn and finish MIl nOA
repair Cotton Machinery, horse powers, and chiefly "
kinds Cf Machinery used in this section OF county
the shortest notice, and terms reasonable as a
other establishment in this section Of country. y,
persons wishing to have any of tho above. mentions
work we'll executed will do well to call and below
engaging at any other establishment.
J. HYDE g. CO.,
Lincolnton Factory, LincolntOh
Nay &C. 1854. 44-5w
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State of North-Carolina.

Court of Pleas d Quarter Sessions, April Term, 1852
Hugh NJ Houston VS.. William Fuwood
ORIGINAL ATTACHMENT.
| L appearing to the satisfaction of the Court ~
William Fulwood is not resident of this State, o.
conceals himself that the ordinary process of Law e.
not be served on him: 1t is, therefore, ordered Sy vi
the Court, that publication be made for six weeks
Western Democrat, for the said William FulwOod y
pear at the next term of this Court, to be held N
Town of Monroe on the first Monday in July ne1L al
plead, answer dcmur, or judgment pro coniesSO '
be taken against him.
WITNESS, James NJ Stewart, Clerk Of our said "a
at Office, in Monroe, the first Monday of April ~
1854. NJ. STEWART, C C. ~
May 18th, 1854. Prs. S. so. 4fo' II
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/ ~ Our neIghbor of the Wing attempts to be
(acetious at The nomination of w. R. Myers, Esq,
by the Democrats, on the 10th instant. We were
not present when Mr.. Myers made his speech OF
acceptance, but understand that he frankly stated
that his views upon the subject OF federal politics
had undergone a change, and he gave reasons
Tor the change that opened the eyes of his old pc.
Etcai associates. On several OF the prominent
questions Mr.. NJ. always agreed with the Demo,
cratic party--and in $780, when the Wing party,
under the control Of Seward and Truman Smith,
was urging General Taylor, then President Of the
United States, to pursue course in regard to the
admission of California, that Mr.. Clay and Web
ster and others thought would shIpwreck the gov
eminent, Mr.. Myers boldly come out with the
States Rights Democrats and breasted the storm
of aboonism that was then sweeping over the
country-snce which time he has co-operated
with that party whose candidate he now is.
I'VE have heard many persons express their
surprise that the party could not, among all the
Swans of the Democracy in the county, find Ell
Their native, at any rate wooI.dyed, Demo.
crat 10 represent them in the Legislature"
Wig.
who were not only surprised but chagrined at Mr..
Ms nomination, for they know his strength-but
certainly no Democrats are amongst the number,
for the nomination was unanimously made, and
we have since been assured by knowing ones
from various parts Of the county, tina. gentle.
man who would poll larger vote does not live
in her borders. What does the Wing mean by
ool-dyed Democrat, if Mr.. NJ is not one? He
is sound upon all The measures of the party. He
assisted US TO elect both Pierce, Reid and Crage,
and now sustans the administration. He stands
square upon the platform of the State Convention,
and will deal out to Gen. Dockery during this
canvass, as he did in 1851, blows that will tell
upon his prospects in this region. But he was
once wing, therefore he is not a wool-dyed Dem.
ocrat. Mr. Mangum and Outlaw were once Dem.
ocrats, and yet when they left their old friends
and went over horse, foot and dragons, to The
enemy they were considered good enough wings
to be placed into the highest Offices the party
could command. Some churches take their con-
verls on six months probation, while others admit
them 10 all the rights and privileges Of member.
ship at once. Mr.. NJ. renounced his heresIes
something over four years ago, and has since &C.
cuPfd an elders place in the great Democratic
church, and by works and not by words has he
neighbor may write much he pleases, but his
arguments will prove kicking gun that does
more execution behind than before.
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Notice..

OFFICE CHARLOTTE AND SoUrH CAROLINA RAiLHO,''
COLUMBIA, May 90, 49, ,ss
PROPOSALS, addressed to the undersigned al ~ B
bia, invited until LIST July, for the p1S
the 1st October, of One Hundred Cords oil L.ti0us
OAK WOOD at each of the following named s'S o,&
to wit: Killian's Mill, Campbell's Mill Cross nbss
Rdgeway, Simpsons, Robertson's WinnsboIG9i, Cher
White Oak, Yonguesville, BIackstock, Cornwem o.
." 80, 20, ac % So -,'i - anu -'-'' 4-4w
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o. Appointments Of A. Ii. Richardson, Tenn.
perance Lecturer for this District
Charlotte, June 18Th Dallas, 10th Shelby.
l7lh; Rutherlordon, 18th; Henderson, 10Th !;
Ruih"ffordton, goth; LincoInton, s1st; Newton
at night, and Davidson College at night. 22J of
Juue.
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For the Democrn,

or the DemOeru
Mr.. EDITOR Whose business is i. 10 see hs
the County is supplied with sufficient officers d
enforce the laws OF tho country There is Ger
tanly great lack oil County officers in the upDe,
end OF The County i'll parllcnIar--lhcre is no.a
Constable IN the County above Charlotte, TO my
knowledge, and know am very well acquainted
with The whole OF the upper end lit is impossible
to collect debt OF any kind, without FIRST having
one deputized, and Mey are not allowed 10 sell
properly, Why are not some lawful Officers
elected There is doubt bat what they are
needed, and that very much too. The office will
certainly pay, for there is sufficient business ia
tie upper end for every Captains Company 10
have officer, | would therefore sugges! !ha
if any person or persons having tins thing Il
charge that they would get abUuI il aud have some
appointed | would suggest lurher, to some
young man who wishes to engage in proitubl
business, when conducted right, 10 procure the Of.
flee Of Constable and | will guaranty him pleuy
of business, RESIDENT.
Meckenburg County, N. c.
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CANDIDATES FOR SHERIFF..

9T- We authorized to announce j. S. MEANS as
candidate tor the office Of Sheriff MecklenbuTg county,
the ensuing August election.
81 We authorized announce r. r. REA as
candidate tor Sheriff OF Meckenbug County the ensuing
August election.
o. We authorized announce ". A. COOK, as a
candidate for Sheriff OF Meckenburg County the ensuing
August election.
{65- We authorized to announce JAMES WALLACE
candidate for Sheriff OF Meckenburg County the
suinc August electiou
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Mr. Maxwell, who was entitled 10 the AGO.,
addressed the House at length in favor Of IL, SO
braska bill, the subject which had been ,ako.N
for consideration on going into committee
We regret that difficulty Of personal D,,s
should have taken place between Representa-.
of the same sections Of The Union, growiDn
of question upon which The whole South sIo,s
have presented united front.
Mr.. Craig has already established repu,S,
of high minded, chivalrous gentleman. Of a.,
honesty of purpose and devotion TO the interss
OF his peculiar section, and in his zeal 10 mam,s
its rights and advance its interests, we regret II,
he should have involved himself in an unpIca,,.
dispute. We were greatly pleased 10 learn RI.
recent dispatches from Washington, that The aR,,
has been honorably arranged 10 the satislac,..
Of the friends of the parties, without the barbam
resort TO ''coffee and pistols" This will be gr,l
flying to Mr.. Craige's numerous friends.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-26

A celebrated topper intending 10 go 10 a masked
ball, consulted an acquaintance as 10 what char
acter he should disguise himseIGin in. "Go sober"
replied his friend, land your most intimate friend
will not know you.
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Gen. Smith, ''lhe Hero OF ChepuItapec," has
surrendered to a wIdnw-sn did julius Caesar, SO
did Belisarius, did Marlborough, so did Wash
ngron 80 did Napoleon, did dickson and
Madison.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-05-26

Do We authorized announce Col. JAMES
DUNN candidate to represent Union Comfy IN TN
House OF Commons in the next Legislature.
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BONN, Minister of War. has been accepted
Count Wadersee, Commander of the Federal
Garrison al Frankfort. is TO be his successor.
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Of The Rev. EGBERr III. OSBORNE, a Bop;s
Minister from West Tennessee, will preachln ths
place on the Bird Sunday IN June (lsth). al u
O'Clock a. M, also at candle light.