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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-24
Thfriy-Third COnsress-Ist Session.
WASHINGTON March H. 1854.

SENATE.-Among the numerous pefItIons pre-
scented was one demonstrating against the rahca-
ton of any treaty creating an international copy
right between The United States and Great Britain.
Mr.. Brodhead of Pennsylvania, reported a bill
TO provide Accommodations for The United States
Courts and Post Office at Philadelphia which,
after some discussion, was passed with an amend
ment subiecng any purchase TO ratification by
Congress.
| The Senate then took up the private calendar.
The bill for The relief OF The heirs OF Rlnaco
Johnson elected a warm debate.
HoUsE.-A large number Of petitions were pre-
senled sainst the extension OF slavery and re-
peal Of the Missouri Compromise.
Also, one praying for grant OF a township ol
public land to each college in the United States.
One from the Religious Society of Friends OF
Pennsy Ivania, New Jersey, Delaware and adjacent
parts Of MaryIaud, demonstrating against The ex-
tention OF slavery.
One from citizens of the city and county OF
Philadelphia, demonstrating against the renewal
or extension of the Woodwork patent for planning
boards &c.
A communication was presented from the SEC
rotary of the Treasury, giving The number of I'M
migrants who arrived in this country during the
year 1853.
Mr.. Jones, of Louisiana, and Mr.. Giddings OF
Ohio, by The unanimous consent Of the House,
made personal explanations, growing ont Of the
debate yesterday in relation to The Presidents mes
sage relative to the Black Warrior affair.
The House then, motion OF Mr.. Breckenridge.
wen, into Committee Of The Whole on the State of
the Union, (Mr. Chandler, Of Pa, in the chair
and resumed The considerations of The bill to sup
ply defcienccs in the appropriations 70: the service
of he fiscal year ending June 80 1854.
Several amendments were proposed and DIS
cussed
Mr. Orr and others s,renuouSly opposed the ap-
preparations made for custom houses and marine
hospitals.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-24

o. We publish to day the Message of the
President in regard to the SEIZURE of the Black
Warrior. 1t will be seen that he lays he whole
case before Congress and expresses delermlna.
lion to cooperate in whatever measure that body
may adopt TO seek speedy redress for the outrage
committed. We learn from the Washington Star
that special Cabinet Messenger was to have left
the scat of Government, on Friday afternoon, for
Madrid, charged with the delivery of the des-
patches bearing upon this case, which are said to
have been in course Of preparation al The State
Department for several days past. The ever re.
curing interference with commerce and the
petty annOyances TO which our vessels trading to
the port of Havana are subjected under The sane
ton Of tie Captain. General, have tended greatly
TO exasperare our people, and VIC fear that peace
!ul relations cannot much longer be maintained
between the Two Governments, unless such set.
element is made as TO preclude the possibility Of
their recurrence in future. The determination of
the question of peace or war, is, under any cir
cumstances. one OF great delicacy, and demands
the coolest r, hectiun, and should be the ultima
H1le rCsium. 10 this case, the difficulty isgreat-
Iy enhanced by the exciting elements Of her do.
meslc institutions. Ii cannot be questioned that
The acquisition Of Cuba would open the slavery
controversy in all lis bitterness aud 10 aggravae
It might not Spain, when she found that the beau
liiul Queen of the Antilles was about to be wrest-
ed from her possession, pass a general act Of
emancipation, which would make lis annex alton
rather disastrous than advantages to the SOUTH
And have not large body at the North who
would be opposed to war, apprehending thai Cuba
might become slave Territory. Thrse some
of the peculiar difficulties which this present
Sill, must submit to the arrogant and insult
ing annnyances. quietly The country is fully
aroused TO the importance OF protecting Ma
lional Flag, and are glad 10 see the President
intends 10 use we'll the in his power to bring
about settlement Of The difficulty in way that
will rcdonnd to the interest of our commerce and
sustain our National reputation. II no other
means can be adopted, let Congress repeal our
treaty obligations, which will remove the duty
the part of the President to suppress armed eEpe.
dirions, and soon will the Island be conquered by
The blood and treasure OF southern enterprise, and
become part Of our wide domaio.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-24
WASHINGTON Affairs.

We clip the following from the correspondence
OF the Baltimore Sun:
The explanation given by the Captain General
Of Cuba in regard to the seizure OF the Black
Warrior are far from being satisfactory, though
they do constitute cus"s 6eIH. The sum and
substance is that an old Spanish law, Cn use how
ever, with most commercial nations, especially in
frontier ports which had been suffered To fall into
di>usage has been suddenly revived and carried
into effect without special wa:nng.
The c0naity of nations, Il not the law'of ma.
tons, would have required that notice should be
given to the commanders Of our ships, that it WAS
the intention of the colonial government of Cuba
to carry out its old commercial laws, as not to
catch them IN trap. Causing them loss and delay.
II Spain will allow such breaches of etiquette 10
be repeated our commerce. we shall be under
the necessity Of giving the old d"Wager lady
among he nations Of the earth lesson in polite
ness for which she may be obliged to pay high
price OF tuition.
The motion TO repeal the neutrality laws Of
1918, and by il, indirectly at least to Sanction fill
Iihusterism, WILL of course, not prevail In either
House. and ought not to be entertained. il we
have cause sufficient, let US declare war and take
the Island bat this government cannot. IN honor,
charter ii company OF lreebooterS TO do 1t in lis
place.
We have already claims for redress on Spain
for former outrages on our shipping, AND we shall
undoubtedly press them. In The meanwhle, II Is
not necessary that should become unnecesSari-
Iy excited or commence Of woris which,
after all, not equivalent to grape.
Lord CIarendon's speech in Parliament, giving
the world to understand that France and England
are not only united on The old continent, but rea-
dy to act conformity in other parts of The world.
words to that effect has probably by this time
been satisfactorily explained 10 MIR. Buchanan,
who has been instructed 20 ask for such expana-
ton. MIR. Buchanan, who is a dipIomatSt not
easily wrought ard ready to Pi,ch into eve>y body
as some of our Hot.spurs abroad, will acquil him.
self of his task in a statesmanke manner, and
reflect credit and honor upon the country. As
long as Gov. Marcy as Secretary of Stale, and
Mr.. Buchanan, Minister Plenipotentiary in Eng
land, the AMIGA BILE relations of the two counties
will not easily be disturbed
The Nebraska bill is now suffering from South
ern detection, and should not be surprised ii, in
the end. both extremes should unite to defeat the
bill. The principles of the bill will nevertheless
carry, now or hereafter. X
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-24
Council of State

This body met in this City pursuant to the call
Of the Governor on Wednesday last, and adjourn
the day.
r. S. French, Esq, chosen President
and he vacancy in The Council, occasioned by the
death Of the late Perrin BuSbce, was filed by Kin.
brough Jones, Esq, of WaNc County.
The disappointment of Thomas Bragg, Esq
and Hon. CALVIN Graves, as Commissioners OF
Internal Improvements, was unanimously con.
frm~d.
Resolutions We're passed tesifying the respect OF
the Council for Perrin Busbee, d, ceased, late ii
member OF that body. They appear in the Stan
dard Of to-day.
The members IN attendance were, Mr.. Hill, Of
Guil(ord, Mr.. Henderson, of Rowan, Mr.. French,
of Robson, and Mr.. Stangs, Of Gates. DR..
Mills Of Rutherford, arrived on Wednesday even
ing, alter the Council had adjourned, having been
unav odably detained on the way.
Raleigh Standard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-24

When did General Dockery DENY 10 thu
man the right 10 vote for Senator, because bo fO%
pened not to have fifty acres OF land! He DE
did any such thing: and they who underooLT'
assal him, without regard to the truth or falseh.
of their charges, might, perhaps, do well to So
out something about his opinions before they ". ~
ture too far IN random assertion. He'll be ro,' NV
among Them after whIle.-Fay. Argus. ~
Is General Dockery, then, in favor of r..
Suffrage? If so, why did he not say so in h,l.
ter of acceptance Was he ashamed 10 aS.
that, in free State like this, the rule ought lo "
to give a poor man as fair showing at the ball.
box as a rich man? II is not every man who uo.'
up from ohscurty TO responsibility and opuleno
as Gen. Dockery has done, who remembers pr,l,
fully the power by which he assembled. Such a.
Ses, We undertake 20 say, are rare; md the 6n
that Gen. Dockery-not 10 alude 10 rumors y,
have heard of his overbearing and nrisrocr,,ic,
dis Osilion-lacked either the disposition or IL
nerve to ceIae out for Free Suffrage in his Ie,s
of acceptance, is pretty strong proof that he IA
little If any regard for those whom the GederaEs
so frequently denonnate the " common peopIp
RALEIGH .Sanolayd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-24

COURAGE OF THE RUSSIAN SoLDIERs.--The
Bulletin de Paris states that General Prim will not
return to Spain until the spring, and that he will
in the meantime pay another visit TO the East.
hear from friend who met General Prm he other
day at evening party, that he expressed very
strong opinion OF the danger of underwriting the
Russian troops opponents. The General wit.
messed the battle of Otcni;za, and, while render.
ing the fullest justice, rs he did p"bIlcy in Con-
stantnople, TO the galIontry of The Turks, he de-
clares that the GOODNESS Of The Russian soldiers
meeting death perfectly as'onished hm. He saw
certain regiments march straig ht up TO batteries
vomiting forth a murderous fire. with much
s,eadin"ss and indifference as il they had been al
review. This accoun; of the dogged courage of
the Russian troops is consistent with what rs known
OF their performances 10 former wars. 1t may be
true as some letters from Oltcnza stated, that
Russian officers were seen striking their men with
their swords to force them to march onward, but
these must have been exceptional instances.
Paris Cor. DAILY NeacS.
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o. Is Gen. Dockery Free Suffrage man =
How nre we 10 arrive al his opinions on this ques-
lionl Shall we look to his past actions and asso-
Citations and present supporters, as the exponent
Of his views or shall we lake his assertion made
now, at the time when he has every motive to
predispose his mind to lose sight Of IFS former
mooring and float upon the popular urrent?-
The Resolution of the Wing Convention does not
mention this subject, nor does it say plainly
that II is 10 favor of Constitutional change at all !;
but only that it believes the people desire it,
Gen. Dockery's letter of acceptance is equally
enigmatical. Our neighbor of The Wing in his
issue of the llIh, pronounccs this reform L" a
poor, miserable, harmless, senseless, humbug,
and IN his last issue expresses his obligation to us
for giving our readers the benefit Of his 80 views
on the great Free Suffrage Humbug." Did not
the Wing in The last canvass for Governor, claim
for Kerr that he was better Free Suffrage man
than Gov Reid And what will he now say if
General Dockery proclams himself in lis favor
We ask the Editor does he speak for the General
when he piles these epithets upon this measure
II he is in favor Of it, he is, TO say the least, in
bad company if be is opposed to it the people
ought 10 know 1t.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-24

NECESSITY OF POLITICAL PART1Es.-G Governor
Crosby, who, by-the.by, the wing Governor of
Maine, holds forth as follows:
"Political parties incident TO every form Of
government in which lreedom of thought and Ut
terance tolerated. Their existence is not to
be deprecated for in The weakness oil human ma
ture il is 10 the watchlul eye which each keeps
upon the movement of the other, that can look
with confidence for integrity in the administration
of government, and the preservation Of civil and
religious liberty. 1t is only when plumber, rather
than principal, becomes the cohesive power of
party, that party becomes unmisiSatc evil Po-
litcal parties should be, as with they have long
been, and rs | trust they ever may be, the expo
nents Of principles. To abandon the one, is TO
renounce the other. The right of every man so
to do is unquestionabIe; convinced Of error, that
right becomes a duty; duty which should be dis
charged boldly, feSrlpssly and manfuIIy. No pal.
try subtrrfuge should be permitted to serve rs an
apologv-no antcipations OF personal profit or
aggrandizement admitted justification for the
abandonment; OF party and principle. The ln'rg-
ritv "i the individual members OF political parties
of The parties themselves, and of The Union are
synonymous and each involves the destiny OF the
oil
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-24
Fencing Exhibition.

Professor OLZEswIsKI, attended by his pupils,
will give Fencing Exhibition at the Court house,
Tomorrow evening (saturday) at o'clock. The
Professor is proficient in his calling, and we
know of no accomplishment more befltng a
young gentleman. We understand those under
his tuition have become very expert in The use of
Small Fos and Broad Sword. There being con-
siderable novelty in the exhibition we doubt not
it will be well attended.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-24
RALEIGH, March, 9Th 1854

PROPOSALS will be received until the 10Th of April
for the Ware Houses, Wood Sheds, Reservoir Houses
at the Camden Road, at Concord Salisbury, at the
Trading Ford Road Lexington, at ThomasviIle, Of
jamestown, at Greensboro at Wooters Graham, and
at Mebanes'.
Bidders will state the price for carpenters work ana
the price for timber separately Those who are no,
Stockholders will state the amount of stock they wiz
take in part payment. Stockholders whose stock has
been provided Tor in other contracts will also state inc
amount OF stock they willing TO take in part payment
Plans can be seen at the Companys Office in Green's
boro and Sddler's Hotel at Charlotte The proposals WI"
be addressed to the undersigned at Raleigh,
WALTER GWYNN.
Chief Engineer N. C. r. X. Co.
March "a, "a 352w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-24

o. If Free Suffrage such "poor, miser-
able harmless, senseless, numbug," the Editor
of the Wing makes it out, of course he is opposed
10 il. Then what Constitutional change does he
desire1 Is he in favor of a change in the basis
of representation, and of the distribution Of the
school fund What does he desire the Conven
ton to do the call Of which he advocates! In his
last issue he "suggests the propriety OF tak:ng
into consideration an amendment authorising a
return to annual meetings OF the LegisIaure."-
Is that all he wishes the Convention for? If no:,
while he was OF the subject why did he not tell
what changes he desires?
We think We make it clear during the can.
vass, that the cry of Convention is got up TO
strengthen the Wing candidate, and 10 destroy the
effect which the Free Suffrage question will have on
The election. 1t betdes good 10 that class OF
our people who are deprived of their rights AND
privileges as lreGmen at the ballot. box. 1t is to
defeat The efo:t made by the Democratic party for
the eufranchisemen: Of this mertorious class of
our fellow citizens. They who bear their full quota
of the burdens of the Government and contribute
their proportion TO its defence, should not in
this age Of progress and reform be deprived by a
provision in their organic law of the right O! cho-
sing their own representatives." privilege dear
10 freemen and formidable 10 tyrants only"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-24

o. By invirstion dined with our friend w.
W. EIms, Esq, yesterday, on Green Peas and
Lettuce. Mr. EIms has elegant residence, and
grounds laid off in the most tasty and beautiful
style by an educated gardener, and his vegetable
garden is far in advance OF any in this region,
indeed, We never knew peas 10 be grown SO early
in our climate before.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-24
M ARs RNED,

In Raleigh, on the 7lh inst., by Rev. DR.. Mason
VIM. w. Holden, E>q., Editor Of The North Caro-.
lima Standard, TO Miss Louisa w. daughter of II.
late Robert Harrison, Esq.
On the 10Th inst, by The Rev. j. L. Wat.
Mr.. w. w. MORROW, Of this County, and
Miss ELIZA JANE. daughter of George Beck.
ham, Esq, of South Carolina.
On the lOh inst, by Isaac Wilson, Esq Mr.
WILLIAM IRWIN to Miss MARY ANN Will
son. both of NJ ckl"nhurg County.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-24
REMARKABLE HICHwAy ROBBERY IN WASHING

REMARKABLE HIGHWAY ROBBERY IN WASHING
ToN.-On Thursday afternoon, Miss McNrilI,
The daughter of the late Gen. John McNeil, OF
Boston, and The niece OF Presd mt Pierce, was
walking Third street, near the corner OF c.
street, with portemonnaie in her hand, she re-
ceived blow the breast from ruffian, who in
s;antly afterwards ierked he portmoEnaie from
her hand, and rushed off through The alley opposite
to EhIch the robbery took place. AS soon she
young lady recovered her breath she started in
pursuit. oil The villain The alley being unlrequen.
ted for the most part, the scounGrel managed to
make his escape. The portemonnaie thus stolen
contained $50 in gold, a ring worth $780, rhDua h
being memenio Of far greater value to the young
lady, and certificates for some $1,000 worth OF
stocks. Miss McNeI proceeGpd soon she
could call carriage, TO the City Hall, and in
stantv put in motion the police, who making
every possible exertion for the capture OF the
scoundrel - Washington Star.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-24

o. Professor Agassiz. in his lecture before the
Lowell Institute, IN Boston, says that the human
race existed on The globe hundred and fhy
Mo"Somd gears ago. This he proves 10 his own
satIslac'oE He points OUT differences in the phy.
steal structures OF the different races of men, erea-
ter than those existing between the ourang-oulang
and the chImPanzee--animaIs which na,urasts re-
gard as different species. He concludes, therefore
that men sprang from different stocks
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-24

o. We see from the Wilmington Journal tina,
the Democrats at a meeting in New Hanover, re.
commended Samuel J. Person. Esq, as the can.
didate for the Office of Governor. Without com.
hitting ourself to The support Of any gentleman,
We nevertheless say hat we know of no member
OF the party whose nomination we would hail
with more JOY, or whose name, in opinion,
would carry with it greater prestige OF victory.
Mr. Person from his very youth has been an active,
working, efficient Democrat, and has not only
rendered service to his party upon the hus,ings
by his able advocacy Of its principles, but his
Legislative career has identified his name with
those great measures OF Democratic policy which
have given prosperity to the State and infused
new life and energy into all her manifold inter-
ests. Mr.. Person has repeatedly represented
Moore County in the Legislature, and in 1852 was
member Of the Electoral College which cas-, the
vote Of the State for Franklin PIERCE and no
member contributed more 10 the result than he
did, a gentleman of pleasing address, good
judgment, powerful speaker-sound TO the core
upon all the principles of the party-he is just
the man TO rally TO his support the masses where.
ever he may go.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-24

STRANGE CASE OF SU1C1DE.-A friend from
Chatham informs us that few days ago a little
negro girl under ten years OF nge committed suicide
by hanging herself. No possible can be
imagined for The act, as she was treated kindly,
and had neither been punished or threatened with
punishment. Whilst The family al breakfast
she went to the barn, took rope, and went into a
field and deliberately hanged herself.
Fayetteville Observer.
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Clothing! Clothjng!! Clothing!!!
And nothing but Clothing,
FulIings & Co.'s EmpCriEm Of Fashion,
NEXT DOOR TO SADLER'S HOTEL

FuIFingS & Co.'s EmperiEm of Fashion
NEXT DOOR TO SADLERS HOTEL,
Charlotte, n. C.,
w HERE can be found the largest and best stock Of
ed in North Carolina all of which will be sold at oar
usual low rates for CASH Our Stock consists in pan
of the following articles, viz:
Coats.
Eng. & French Drab D'Ete Sacks Trock & Dress Coats
American and French Cloth dc. do do do
Cashmarcit & Cashmarett Cussi.ncr do do DO
Canton Cloth Sacks,
Tw, ed Pcltos and Sacks,
Alpaca do do
Brown and Buff Linen Frocks and .cks
Pants.
American, English and French Cashmere PANTS,
English and French DrLb D'Ete do
Cashmareu Cashmere Silk-warp (vcrv fuc) do
Fancy Summer Cassmtr Re and Tweed do
Marscilles, Linen Drills Check, & Cottonade do
Also,
Silk, Cotton, and Merino Shirts and Cndershrts
Mcrino, Linen and Cotton Drawers,
Gloves, Hosiery, Canes, Pormonnais md Umbrellas,
Black Silk and Fancy Cravats Hair Oil, Perfumcry
Trunks, VdsrS, Carpet Bags, Hats APPS, and in fact
everything TO be found in a Cents Furnishing House.
We have also full stock of BOYS CLOTHING
of all so;ts sizes, kinds and qualities at prices
the times
In conclusion, would return thanks TO the ci.
zcns OF North and South Carolina for their liberal pat
ronage bestowed upon since have been with them,
and If selling GOOD low prices will insure continu.
ance OF the sane, it shall he done at the
EMPORIUM OF FASHION.
March "a, 1854 35tf by FULLlNGS g. Go.
IL Whig and Concord Gazette will copy til r.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-24

THE ERICssoN.-The owners OF The Ericsson,
according to the New York Courier and Enquirer,
feel now assured OF success surprising the most
sangune expectations ever INDUCED By The iDven-
tor. She is to be sent in the middle Of April 10
Havre, either direct or Uia Liverpool. On Wed
nesday nine and len revolutions per minute were
obtained, with only one of her engines, which has
been improved in important respects since the late
experimental trip.
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DIED.

In this County, on The 3Oth Of january Las,
Mr.. JAMES GARRISON, aged IS years and !
months
In Madison County, TENNESSEE on :hc 24,b o(
January last, Mr.. MANSON A. GARRISON
formerly OF This County, aged 80 years and 10
days.
In this County, on the 18th instant, Mr.. MILES
W. MCCALL, aged AZ years, . mouths and
days. -,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-24
THE HOME or IOIlNC. CALHouN.-rh

THE HOME OF JOHN C. CALHOUN.-Tbe
Keowee' S. &. Courier staes that Fort Hill has
been purchased by Col A. P. Calhoun, from his
mother, Mrs. FInrde Calhoun, and will be imme.
dlaely occupied by him. He returns To his native
State with an ample fortune, accumulated on The
fruitful soil of AIahama, and hereafter the visitor to
The sacred precincts of Fort Hill will be entertain.
ed by the son in manner worthy Of so distinguish
ed father.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-24

o. AT The late ANNUAL Commencement OF the
Charleston Medical Cpege. the degree OF Doctor
of Medicine conferred upon the following
gentlemen from this County-Jos. w. Caldwell,
W. D. Caldwell and f. Mex. Henderson.