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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10
Later from Europe.

The United States Mail Steamship Nashville,
Capt. M. Berry, has arrived at New York from
Havre which port she left on the l4th ult. She
left Cowes on the 9Th uit., and brings advices from
London Of the previous day.
The Nashville got ashore nj Egg Harbor. She
passed through The Englsh feet about 10 sail for
the seat Of war.
Cotton on the 18th ult. was firm but not higher,
end the sales comprised 10000 bales.
Wheat was unchanged at IS. decline. Corn was
2s. lower.
Consols fuctuated on the 18th from Oh 81 !.
Immense preparations are being made in Eng
land for the Eastern war.
II stated that the Government will charter all
the Cunard steamers. They have already taken
many East India sailing vessels to carry stores and
troops.
The Baltic fleet, consisting Of SO ships, were TO
assemble in the Downs on the 9th inst, where it
would be joined by The French vessels designed
for operations against ST. Petersburg.
There had been some rumors that pacific nego-
tiatIons progressing, but on the I4ih ult. the
Paris Bourse was greatly depressed by unlavora-
bic advices from ST. Petersburg.
II is stated that Louis Napoleon, in letter 10
the Gar urged him to settle the difficulty on the
basis of the Vienna note, modified by the Sui
tan, which, however, the Car refused TO do.
There are many rumors OF peaceful propositions,
but none are authentic.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10
Democratic Meeting.

The Democrats of Capt Carpenters Company
held a meeting at their Parade Ground on the
2sth OF January, and on motion, James H. Hill
was called TO the Chair, and Joshua P. Carpenter
was requested to act as Secretary
w. J. Hoke, Esq, explained The object of the
meeting in lew pertinent remarks.
J. A. Huss, Esq, offered the following Pre-.
amble and Resolutions, which were unanimously
adopted:
WHEREAS, The time will soon again arrive
when the Democracy Of Lincoln county, as we'll
as the whole State OF North Carolina, will be
called upon to exercise the proud privilege of
voting for Governor, as well as Members of the
Legislature; and whereas, organization and CO..
operation are the only sure means of success to
any party. and whereas, the Democracy properly
organized is and will be inyincibe, as we'll in the
County of Lincoln as in the whole State of North
Carolina therefore, be it
Resolved, That we, the Democrats Of Captain
Carpenters Company, do appoint 20 delegates 10
meet with the Democracy OF other parts of Lin.
coin County, in Linconton, at such time as shall
hereafter be agreed upon, for the purpose OF Sc
Letting suitable candidate TO represent this
county in the House of Commons in the next Log
slature; and also to consult with delegates from
the counties OF CASTOR and Catawba, and in con-
junction with them TO select suitable Democratic
Candidate TO represent the three counties in Tie
Senate of the next Legislature.
In accordance with the foregoing Resolution the
following delegates were appointed, VIZ: Joseph
Houser. Jonas Carpenter, George Coon, David
Huss, l.. II. Lowrance, David Shell. Abram Hou-
ser, John Hoover John Saines, c. QuickIey John
Shell, Jacob Coon, John Rhyme, jacob Wise, Jas
Carpenter, George Wise, Elias Houser, Abram
Saline, John Reep, and Peter Hauss
ReSoIUed, That the proceedings Of this meeting
be published in the Western Democrat and North
Carolina Standard. L. II. HILL, Chm'n.
J. Fl. CARPENTER, Sec'y.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10
Congress--Yote of lhe Ncbrnska BIN.

The following is the note on the Nebraska Bill.
Yeas-Adams, Atchison, Badger, Bayard, Benja-
min, Brodhead, Brown, Butler Cass, Clayton,
Dawson, Dixon, Dodge Of Iowa, Douglass, Evans,
Fitzpatrick, Geyer, Gwn, Hunter, Johnson, Jones
of Iowa, Jones Of Tennessee, Mason, Morton. Nor.
lis, Petit, Pratt, Rusk. Sebastian, Shields, SIidell,
Stewart, Thompson of Kentucky, Thompson Of
New Jersey, Tourney, Weller, Williamson.
Nays we're Bell, Chase, Dodge of Wisconsin,
Fessenden, Fish, Foote, Hamlin, Houston, James,
Seward, Smith, Summer, Wade, Walker-14.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10

The Paris correspondent OF the Times au,;n
draws attention to the increasing danger which
meuaces the authority of g the lady who is tho
present unpopular occupant of the throne ~
Spain. After speaking of the stupid audacity If
the ministers in attempting " TO crush all censurs
of the prohigacy Of the court" he says -" Thu
people, and by this term, do not mean the love-,
classes exclusively are becoming, not disguised
for that they have long been, but impatient and
irri,ated under The debasing yoke Of an efs,s
favorite who has not even the poor virtue of peDo
rosity to diminish the hatred with which he is v
garded, and they execrate, alike The unwortbv
minion as they do the ministry who hold OFF,.
by the ignominous tenure OF his protection. SWIM
toms OF the great discomfort Of the Spanish peobSs
appear each day in spite of the exertons Of ihs
government; and when we md that such docu
ments as those, the translation OF which sublOn,
are surrep,itously but industriously circulated in
every corner of Spain there can no longer be any
doubt of the public execration, and oil the danger
TO which it is, fear, but the prelude. The Rrs,
is TO this effect: 'Spaniards I'VE have suffered
enough already. The abject condition oil the gov
ernment has reached its utmost limit. The laws
are violated. The constitution no longer exists
The ministry is no longer the ministry Of The
queen; it is the ministry OF on imbecile, absurd
ridiculous favorite-of man without reputation
without glory, without talent, without heart, with
out any title, to supreme favor except those which
the caprice Of lust gives him. This new Godoy
pretendS plant his heel on the neck Of this heroic
nation, the immortal mother OF the victims Of the
I'd Of May, Of the heroes OF Saragossa and Corona,
Of the warriors of Arabian, Mendigorria, and Lu.
chana. Are we, indeed, to endure with impunty
so much ignominy? Are there no longer swords
in the country of the Cid No weapons Of any
kind Up, up, SpanIalds To arms all Death
TO the iavorIte ! Hurrah for tho constitution and
liberty Another document, prognosi:cates Tn.
umph of the liberal parliamentary principle by
means OF a revolution. Change OF dynOstry. Tho
house Of Braganza begins to reign. Union Of Spain
and Portugal. PEDRO W. The Times CORES.
pendent positively asserts that the union of The two
crowns of The peninsula has become the great
question o. the day in Madrid, and in other prin.
cipal towns among the multitude.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10

INDIANA AND Observation-Disclosures Wright,
of Indiana, last week paid visit to Frankfort, Ky
as the guest Of Governor Powell, of that State
He was received with distinguished honors in the
capital Of the latter in the presence OF both branch
es of The Legislature. In reply TO al address Of
welcome, Gov. Wright, who is fine orator, re.
sponded in glowing terms The Louisville Jour-
nal snys:
when he spoke of Kentucky and Indiana as
shaking hands across the beautiful Ohio, advanc
ing at the same moment and shaking hands with
Gov. Powell, the representative Of Kentucky, the
applause was general and tremendous"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10

BALTIMORE, March 6, 1854.
The physicians who held post mortem exam
inatIon on the body of Gardner, Pronounces that
he came to his death by poisoning from strych-
nine. He protested his innocence in his dying
moments. He has written letter and placed
it in the hands uf sume person who cannot be
found.
The jury returned verdict of guilty against
DR.. Gardner, and he sentenced to the Peni.
Tertiary for ten years. Immediately after the YER.
dict, however, he took dose of strychnine, which
caused his death.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10

F We ask the attention OF our fair readers
to the stanzas on our first page, signed NJ
1t is seldom have the privilege Of reading
manuscript OF such merit. They breathe true
spirit Of Poesy, and if their gifted author would
WOO more assldiously the sacred nne," he
would be accorded the poets wreath heclera doc.
tarmm TrGnaea t0ntiuns. We will not attempt to
point out their peculiar beauties, leaving to
I" her who can best understand them," to aprre.
ciate, as we have no doubt she will. But we
give it as our opinion that Moore, any of the
lesser stars Of the poetical galaxy ever wrote
anything more truly parhetical and touching. If
we Judge poetry, by the effect it produces upon
the heart and affections, then is this the true
stream from the Peran spring, for it touches
the sympathetic chord with master hand. They
have the intensity of feeling and individuality
that Distinguish the illusions of Byron, and enti-
tie their author TO bright page in The book Of
North Carolina poetry. We welcome q H." to
to our list of contributors and hope often to grace
our columns with his chaste ard classic produc.
TONS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10

A French Physician is now in Liverpool for the
purpose of applying galvanism TO the propulsion
of ships. This discovery Of the doctor consists
in lining the vessel with zinc and copper, accor
ding TO given plan, and in forming, by them, on
immense series of galvanIc piles, or batteries, Of
which the liquid electro. motor shall be the salt
water OF the sea- The immense battery acts upon
the electromagnetic, OF which the movement of at.
traction and repusion much surpasses, il IS said
the force of our greatest steam engines.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10

o. We return our thanks to our friends ]. &
E. Lonergan for capital bottle of Heidsick
Champagne and bunch of The favorite Regalia
Sugars. These gentlemen have just moved into
their and beautiful Store, two doors south Of
SadIer's Hotel, which they have arranged in a
tasty ana beautiful style, and laid in stock of
delicacies and comforts equal to any found in a
city establishment. Their articles may be relied
upon as being free from any adulteraon, having
purchased most OF the imported Liquors and
Wines at first hands out Of the Custom House.
See their advertisement.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10

~ We would suggest that the Merchants and
others interested, would hold a meeting at the
Courthouse Saturday next, at III O'Clock, for
the purpose of appointing delegates to the South
ern Commercial Convention which is to meet in
Charleston on the 10Th of April next Most Of
the towns and villages in the Southern States
have moved in the matter. The well. known OBJ
jcct OF the meeting, to devise means to concen-
trate the trade and develope the resources Of our
own portion OF the confederacy, should cause in
all the men of business in our growing town de.
sire to be represented in 1t. 1t will be delight.
full season to visit Charleston, and the amount of
valuable information elected by such an assembly
of intelligent and practical gentlemen, must result
in great good to all the various interests of the
country.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10
Later from, EnrOne.

The steamer Atlantic, with dates from Liverpool
to the 22d ultimo, has arrived.
The Liverpool cotton market fiat. The
sales of the three days since the sailing of the Alps
amount 10 10000 baIes-exporers and Spectators
taking 5000. Breadstuffs are rising in price.
Wheat has advanced I'd. Flour has advanced 3d.
per barrel. Corn remains without change.
Linian 9Th INST.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10

sumo it would take half that time 10 accomplish
the purpose here. Thus, instead OF 80 days and
81 5 900, we would have $50 days and an expense
Of SIS, 900, not including mileage, and the ex-
pense accompanying the election. We will'revert
10 this subject and discuss it during the canvass in
all its bearings.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10
Charlotte Market.

CoTroN.-Very little coming in, price from
to 8, according TO quality; market dull.
FLoUR-a little dull, not much coming in price
per barrel 81 TO 81 in bags TO 81 per cwt.
CoRN-from rs TO 80 cents, demand brisk.
BAcoN-Hog round, to st.
MEAL-from IS 10 80, scarce.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10

The Medical Times and Gazette mentions a case
in which delirum appeared to have been induced
by forced abstinence from tobacco, relieved by
it's unemployment. Another similar instance
was that oil man whose skull had been trcphned
on account of fracture, and who subsequently,
became raving, but being allowed TO smoke, was
soon relieved and rapidly recovered.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10

Next 10 Great Britain, Germany sends the
largest number OF emgrants 10 the United States,
and it may be added, they Of the best class Of
Corners. At this time there are one hundred
and twenty zone German newspapers published in
this country, of which twenty seven are dalies-
They are principally OF That is termed the " demo-
cratic faith in p,cs-but seventeen OF the whole
number being Z" whig."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10
Later from Turkey.

Latest news from ConstantinopIe represent Per.
STA as being dIsqnieted.
M. Koneloff had arrived from Teherman, where
he had left his staff officers.
Omar Pasha had arrested and hanged two
Greeks, spies from the Russia lines.
The Russian troops, under Ogdin, were repul.
sed before Sheftaki, with the loss of 1000 men.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10

o. We would respectfully call the attention
of the Superintendents OF this end of the Central
Rail Road to the crossings of the track along
College street. large number of persons com.
ing into town have to cross the track and there
are no proper fixtures for the purpose. The
Commissioners should hasten the completion OF
the bridge. 1t would be great public conven.
fence. AS it is now arranged, it is almost impos-
sible for persons from the southeast portion OF
our county TO get into town with loaded wag.
gon. That bridge has to be built and the sooner
the better.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10
CASTOR Meeting.

The proceedings Of this meeting did not reach
US in time for our last issue. The gentlemen
in whose possession they were placed, was
detained several days on his way here by indIs-
position.
We are glad the Democrats had so lively a
time, and regret We could not have the pleasure
OF being present on the occasion. The resolu-
tons are sound, conservative, and breathe the
true Jef1ersonian spirit. Our CASTOR friends will
in the coming contest, as in the last, give good
account of themselves, and still more deserve the
title Of the Banner County of The District.
p The proceedings OF the annual meeting OF
The CASTOR County Bible Society have been re.
ceyed and will appear next week
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10

A good mans heaven commences here. The
same may be said of the wicked mans hell. 10
taste OF Paradise all that's necessary is TO taste oil
virtue. There is more sunshine in one good act
than in all the solar systems invented.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10

o. We were gratifed last week to receive a
call from E. Fl. BRITToN, Esq, ex.Editor of the
Cha cleston Standard, who visited our town in
quest of health and recreation. Finding the la
bors of Associate Editor of a daily exceedingly
irksome and combining, he sold out his interest to
L. w. SPRATr, Esq, The able senior, and that
valuable commercial journal will henceforward
be under his management.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10

Ia Russia, If a caRiage is driven over any per-
son and Injuries him, whatever may be the merits
of the case the horse forfeited to the crown and
the driver, if q Russian peasant, sentenced 10 be
soldier.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10

rs We learn from the Danville Republican,
that WHITMEL P. TUNsTALL, Esq, President Of the
Richmond and DanviIIe Rail Road, died on Sun.
day the 19h ultimo, in the 44th year of his age.
Mr.. L. was lawyer and politician of prom-
hence, and as popular orator had lew superiors
He was active useful citizen, and TO his efforts
The State OF Virginia is largely indebted for that
spirit Of internal improvements which have done
SO much lately to deveIope her resources, and
increase the value Of property. He was highly
esteemed by his friends and acquaintance, who
have determined to erect monument to his
memory.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10

o. We have received several numbers of The
Carolina Times, published at Columbia, S. c.,
which makes very neat appearance and PROM
lSes to be ably conducted. We enter it upon our
exchange list with pleasure.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10

A Toast AS Is A ToAsT.-" Advertising -
What oil is to machinery and oxygen is to the ex'
isence of animal life, judcious, but liberal adver'
Using is to success in business.
Col. w: H. Mouricc.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10
Charleston Market.

CHARLESTON, March 8, 1854.
The demand to-day was confined principally 10
the lower qualities, and The advance was fully
Sales $500 bales, at "a 10.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10

The Illinois Legislature has passed series Of
resolutions endorsing Douglass Nebraska bill,
and sustaining him in his advocacy OF it. They
passed in each House by large majori'ies.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10

IMPORTANT DIsCovERY.-A friend from Florida
assures US that he has discovered small Guano
Island upon the Western coast OF Florida.
CsarLeston Standard.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10

The Editor Of the InteHigencer, at Shelby N.
c., has received letter from Rev. James Alonzo
Webb, who is now at Union City, AImeda County,
California.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10

A Man complaining Of being turned out Of
concert room, said he was fired with Indignation"
elf you were fred remarked bystandeG
"perhaPs that was the reason they put you out"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10

Like unto fruitful vine is Mrs. Frazer, Of Stark
county, Ohio. She has presented her husband
with six children within year, having achieved
trplets twice.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10

The Illinois Legislature has passed series Of
resolutions endorsing Douglass Nebraska bill,
and sustaining him in his advocacy Ol il. They
passed in each House by large majoriIies.
A Toast AS Is ToAsT.-" Advertising -
What oil is to machinery and oxygen is to the ex'
istence Of animal life, judcous, but liberal aoVer'
Using is to success in business.
Cok w: II. Momicc.
IMPORTANT DIsCovERY.-A friend from Florida
assures US that he has discovered small Guano
Island upon the Western coast OF Florida.
Charleston Standard.
The Editor of the InteHisencey, Mt Shelby N
c., has received letter from Rev. James AIonzo
Webb, who is now at Union City, Ameda County,
California.
A Man complaining OF being turned out Of
concert room, said he was fired with Indignation"
If you were fred remarked a bystandeG
"perhaps that was the reason they put you out"
Like unto fruitful vine is Mrs. Frazer, Of Stark
county, Ohio. She has presented her husband
with six children within year, having achieved
triplets twice.
Looking glasses were first made in Venice in
inc year l3UO. Venetian artists come to England
and manufactured them in 1878 and afterwards
the French began TO excel In them.
I The Slave trade from the coast OF Africa was
first begun by the Portuguese in 1881. England
was engaged in this traffic up TO the year 1907
quite modern date.
Cards were invented in France about the year
1890, to amuse Charles vi. during the intervals
of a melancholy disorder Which finally brought
him to his grave.
Piano forts were invented in Dresden in III
The square piano forte was first made by an or
gan builder of Saxony, named FREDERICK some time
about the year 1858.
The Mexican government has ordered two W"
steamers, Of 200 tons each, 10 be built in Lon
don.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10

Looking glasses were first made in Venice ID
the year 1900. Venetian artists come to England
and manufactured them in 1878; and afterwards
the French began TO excel in them.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10

The Mexican government has ordered two war
steamers, of 900 tons each, 10 be built in Lon
don.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10

Piano forts were invented in Dresden in III
The square piano forte was first made by an or
gan builder of Saxony, named FREDERICK some time
about the year 1858.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10

: The Slave trade from the coast OF Africa was
first begun by the Portuguese in l4sl. England
was engaged in this traffic up to the year 1907
quite a modern date.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-10

Cards were invented in France about the yea
1890, to amuse Charles vi. during the intervals
of melancholy disorder Which finally broUgh
him to his grave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1854-10-21
NEW BOOKS.

. KANSAS AND NEBEAskA.-Gray d Ballan.
tyne have sent US history of Kansas and Ne.
oraska, with an account of the emigrant and
AID companies, and directions to emigrants;
oy 4. Z. Hale. This publication contains an
original map from the latest authorities. We
know nought Of the correctness of this publi-
cation; but as the eyes of many of our coun.
trymen are turned toward this, heretofore OBJ
Scure region, We doubt not but that Mr.. Hale
new work will meet with large and ready
sale.
"RoLLA's Tour IN EUROPE" is the title Of
new book for children, by Jacob Abbot.
Mr.. Abbot's works are fast becoming popula,
IN every section Of the country. While they
are instructive they are also extremely en-
pertaining, captivating at once the youthful
mind They are destined to have the same
run as the productions of Peter Farley Good
nch. Frank Taylor has sent us a copy of this
work.