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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-28
The Resolutions,

We point with satisfaction and pride to the
Resolutions adopted by the late Democratic Stale
Convention. They clear, explicit, and gave
entire satisfaction the two hundred Delegates Of
the Democracy who we're present. We feel con-
fid'nt they will meet the cordial approval of the
party throughout the State. We shall refer to
them more at length hereafter.
Our opponents were counting largely on our ex-
pected divisions, the question of the pubic lands
especially. We need not say how completely they
have been disappointed. Now aforetime, the
Democrats of the State unit on this question,
and will go forward {" conquering and to conquer"
The Resolution on internal Improvements is suf
fclenily comprehensive to cover every scheme
which may deserve the fostering aid OF the Legis-
lature. 1t was adopted by the Committee after
mature delibera,ion, and received the unanimous
and emphatic approval of the Convention The
Democratic candidate, are sure, will stand full
y upon it. 1t embodes, we have no doubt, his
views on this interesting and important question.
Internal Improvements and Common Schools
haDe become the settled policy Of tie State; and the
Democratic party will avail itself of all just and
proper means to carry out this policy. That par.
ty IS the only party of true and safe progress, as
the history of the country will show.-Raleieh
STANDARD,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-28
Terrible ShfpWPeck.

Shpwrecks and loss Of life reported 10 us
from all quarters. The most melancholy portion
Of this sad intelligence is the loss of The ship Pow
haian, of Baltimore, from HIvre, which went
ashore on Sunday morning last about seven miles
north of Esg Harbor Light, having on board
about 200 emigrants, aud not soul was saved.
The account in the Herald says:
about seven O'clock the ships masts went by
the board, and almost Immediately afterwards The
null bursled in two, and every soul on board was
launched into eternity. The sea presented a black
mass OF human heads and floating pieces of the
wreck but in few moments all had sunk to rise
alive no more. The beach srewn with the
dead bodies OF women and children, pieces OF the
wreck, The baggage OF the passengers, and empty
casks. Nothing remained 10 mark the spot where
the ilI-laleL ship had went ashore, except surging
waves beating upon fragment of the hulk which
lay upon the beach.
1.-The crying Of the drowning men and the
shrieking of the women and children was hushed-
all lay in the deep numbered with the dead, while
the wind walled loud and mourniully, adding still
more horror to the awful catastrophe. All had
sunk-cnptain, officers, crew and passengers; OF
two hundred and fifty persons, not soul was left
10 Iell the tale"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-28

A writer in the New Orleans Picayune s,,.
speaking of this interesting subject tina: n: IN
notion that it is impyudent for young perso,@
marry is totally fallacIous. Experience
proved this in innumerable cases. As soon ="
young man is able to support himself, he is ~
to support wife, and the sooner he takes oDo y
better. Let him select sensible young wo~.a
suited to himself in age, disposition and circ"'
stances, win her affections and marry her s'%
If they are moi happy, nothing on earth co",
make them so. One instance: Edward mar,
at twenty-oue the girl OF his choice, Maria, N
was a poor clerk she had no dowry bu, ooA
sense and a loving heart. They commeOoI
house keeping on the humblest scale but h,
and the chrerfulness Of youth enriched Doves
itself, while the grace and neatness Of the VII
threw n hallow OF refinement round their humS.
home. Industry and irugality which never a.
scend TO meanness, increased their worldly pood
until by degrees they rose to affluence. After e.
teen years of wedlock, their affection is as Warn
as it was in the flush OF youth and the hu>ban,
prizes the kiss sweeIening his departure, and 4.
smile which welcomes his return, as highly =,
when they were bestowed by the blushing bride
Such might have been the history Of HUNDRED,
of surly, selfish ole bachelors, and sour, snapD,b
old maids, If they had only been more wise, and
less prudent. Such might have been the hisiOrv
Of hundreds Of jarring couples, it, instead 4
waiting for noodtide sky and golden freight the,
had, with suitable partners, launched their ba,I
on the unknown sea Of matrimony, in the mora
ing Of lie, with love for cargo and hope Cor
helm.''
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-28

TIE MONROE DoCTR1NE.-The. u. S. Charge
d'A1ares to the Republic OF Ecuador, the Ilohora.
bic Philo White, IN presenting his credentials to
tina, government accompanied them by note
embracing long dissertation, setting forth The
foreign policy of the United States beng in OPP
position to the further progress of European &C.
QUESTION on this continent. In replying to this,
the Ecuador minister of Foreign Relations, Senior
Marcos EsPine, echoes its sentiments, and re-
marks:
''The solemn declarations made by his Excel.
lency President Monroe, thirty years since, aid
which has become a settled principle with the
Cabinet at Washington, has grown to be an axiom
in all South America, and especially so in the Re.
public of Eucador."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-28

o. The whg candidate, General Dockery,
addressed the citizens OF Elizabeth City on the
7th inst. w. F. Martin, Esq. replired TO him,
and, as our fashionable tailors would say, give
him fits. The General got rather wrathy-he
charged that" Holden " had issued orders to have
him annoyed much possible; that he had
strikers " out in different directions 10 molesr
him, &c. &c. But when Mr.. Martin called upon
him to know @hcther he meant to characterize him
Martini as one Of [Ioldens strikers,' the Cen
eral detained any specific aIIusion. We expect
democratic speeches quite annoying to the
General, but it can't be helped he must grin and
bear it until after the election. then he may 90
home and rest from bis labors.
Fay. Caroliniau.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-28

Awful Hampton, Va, April 18th.
On Wednesday last, Mr.. James Parker, residing
abou, three miles from Hampton, took a revolver
and shot his wife through the head, killing her in
stantIy. He then went out and shot his horse,
killing him also. After going back in the house
he shot hImself-hus in few moments depTlVlng
five small children OF both father and mother
Parker had been partially insane for some time,
but considered harmless. About six weeks
ago he examined and kept confined for short
time, but he appeared to be rational again, and
was allowed to 60 home, when he committed the
drea dfu acts above named.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-28

RATES OF AUyERTIsING.-The Laurensr,.
Herald suggests, and very properly we think, rba,
The weekly press OF the up country should CONF
TO some general understa ndng and agreement, a.
to the rates OF advertising, that some uniformity
may be reached. 1t would be better for all con.
cerned, and give such confidence TO the proprietors
that they need not fear the system of undcrbid.
ding. The service rendered is worth the prics
fixed by lh" press of the State generally, and We
see no good reason why in all cases the market
value should not be paid by those who receive IT,
S0uth. CdrolImton,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-28

POLAND, AUSTRIA AND HUNGARY.-An Amer-
can in Paris writes the Washington Star by the
last European arrivals, saying accidentally:
"The news about Kalalat being taken is untrue.
Ii is believed in Europe that both Prussia and
Austria will soon change front and back Russia,
and it is currently said in high quarters that the
policy of Russia is now fixed to free Poland, and
il Austria does not join her side, to restore Hun
gary and make Austria dependency OF Hungari-
an power.
This, another policy indicated by the speech
of Lord Clarendon oil England, has awakened the
synpathies of very large majority of Americans
in Europe of the intelligent classes on the side Of
Russia"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-28

INCREASE OF SILvER.-J. D. Cosmenil, esq.,
OF The Treasury Department, delivered few days
since at the Mint in PhiIadeph fiftyt ions Of
ingots Of silver, the value Of which is one and a
quarter million o: dollars. The Union says the
government purchased Mexican ingots of silver
amounting TO two millions of dollars at three per
cent premium, three quarters of a million of
which we're left at the Mint in New OrIeans.-
The object Of The purchase of this amount of silver
is 10 increase the supply OF silver change.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-28

The WALKER ExPEDIr1oN.-It seems, by a
letter to the Boston Times, that Purser Levi d.
SIamm and Lieutenant Parker arrested Major
Emery, Walkers Secretary, and Cordova, his
interpreter at old San Diego, where they were
purchasing provisions, and took them prisoners
on board the United States ship Portsmouth,
Three deserters also taken. These men
bring bad accounts from the republic Of Lower
California, and its chivalr ous chief magistrate.
They state that Walker is about eighty-six miles
from Ensenada, and that he marches from ranch
to ranch robhing everything worth taking. They
say that, ten days ago, they, with two others,
(sergean's.) attempted TO desert, and that Walker
sent party of his officers in pursuit and took
them back; that they were all tried by court.
martial, of which Major Emery was president
and that the two sergeants were charged with de,
serting and for attempting to blow up the maya
zine. They convicted and sentenced to be
shot, which sentence was carried into effect the
same day.
The prisoners were tried for descrtion, convict.
ed, and sentenced by the men composing this
court-mariiaI to receive fifty lnshcs, which was
carried into effect, and they were allowed to leave
They state that his (WaIker's) men are in state
of revolt, and that a general breakup will now
take place.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-28

ATTEMPT TO Poison A WIFE.-The Montgom-
cry Mail gives detailed account of attempt
by young farmer Of Chamber co.. Ala, to poi
son his vile. by stfych"i"c. 7 he culrrit has fled
leaving his wife and child and considerable pro.
perry. He was brguiI'd by love for :: strange
woman" in an adjoining county Of Georgia, to
do the deed. No names are gwen out of ques-
IiO1rble feeling of sympathy for The {" respccta-
bic families no have thus Leen left depIorabIy
wrctchcd.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-28

THE 7TH ANNIVERSARY Of MECKLENBUR.G5
/ DECLARATION LODGE, No. 8, /. o o. r. ""
be celebrated on Saturday, the goth of May. i.
Judging from the arrangements that have been mIu'
by the several Committees there is every reason 10
leve that this celebration will exceed all preceops
Every effort viii be made the part OF the Co
mittec for the comfort and enjoyment of those Bre
who may be present.
Neighboring Lodges, and Brethren of the Order g''
orally are invited to attend.
G. II. SPENCER, Sec1'y
Charlotte, April %, "a. 40-t20m
~ Wing copy times.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-28

NORTH CAROLINA RAILKoD.-Thc directors Of
this road met at Goldsboro' on The 18th inst. No
business of public character was transacted, We
informed The road has been finished from
GoIdsboro' to Smithic!d, distance Of twenty-five
miles; and the remaining portion Of this section
Of the work TO Raleigh in oil probability, will be
completed in August next. The shed portion
Of the road, informed, compares favoraby
with the best roads in the country.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-28

THE ANAzoN.-The length of The river ANA
is about 1000 miles,, and its navigabe course
IN direct line is upwards of 5000. 1t is stated
TO be entirely free from every thing that would
ohstruct navigation. The narrow minded Empe
ror OF Brazil, however, still continues TO deprive
his own people and the rest Of the world of the be-
ncfts which would accrue from its being thrown
open 10 the vessels Of all nations.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-28

II HE impression is abroad, that the underslgneu
| winding up his business for the purpose Of di' ;,
tinuing his trade. He takes this method oil sIa rn
distinctly that such is not his intention. he eA ~,
i'll short tine to commence and carry OIL the ou'r
on his responsibility, and hopes to merit eo""
of the patronage of his old friends and CUSTOM
by giving them good fits, in fashionable Styles 1
short notice. ID. L. ~
April %, 1854. 40 d"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-28

The Texas Herald says there is gentleman in
P4noa who delights to show off before his neigh
borS with his stock fscientiic Information. Upon
being asked his opinion to the origin OF the cot
ton worm he elevated his eyebrows. assumed a
lock of wisdom, aud replied" The fatua Of the
cotton produces lozs, and goes through system
of Gozaiau, fnzarcs and brings forth the cotton
worm"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-28

The NEBRASKA B1LL.-The Washington Star
expresses The belief that Immediately after the
Deficiency Bill shall have been disposed of, the
Nebraska question will be formally taken up, by
"a decided ma jory vote, and that the discussion
upon it will not continue more than IA month there.
after; thirty hour speeches have already been
made upon it. This ia, perhaps, twice many
considered necessary for the proper eluc.
daton of any great question before the English
House of Commons.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-28

Do our readers generally know the reason why
the Fourth of March chosen as the day of The
inauguration of the President of the United States
1t was selected because the fourth OF March in
ry year, commencing from the first Inauguration,
Cannot come Oh Sunday for at leas. three hun
drcd wears.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-28

FRIDAY MORNING, April rs, 1854.
FOR GOVERNOR:
THOMAS BRAGG, ESQ,
OF NORTHAMPTON COUNTY.
ELECTION, LIST THURSDAY in AUGUST.
To COPrespOmdCntS.

&C L. You forgot TO pay postage. Un-
paid letters are not attended To.
ar. A. H. N."-No subscription received for
less than months. Price 81, in advance.
"R. S."-Sce our terms at The head OF the
FIRST column on this page.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-28

rHHE undersigned having been appointed al :I ~ Of
Term Of Mccklenburg County Court Guafn, - al
Eli Fl. Dearmond, Cnsanc,) hereby gives notice ",ds
persons that will not be liable for any CONTRACTS
by said Eli ii. Dearmond. oUn
april %, 81 40 81 II. *. DEAkMO''
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-28

LaRy's BoOh.-The May No. Of Godey's La
dy's Book is on our table. |, is superb number
beautifully embelIishrd with engravings and con-
tains more than the usual quantity OF choice lite
rary matter. The fashions for Spring are worth
to any lady more rhIn the price of The Book.
This elegant No. will be sent to any one remit
ting % cents 20 L. \. Cooley, Philadelphia.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-28

The Democrats CT Mecklenburg requested
10 meet al the Court House in Charlotte, on SAtur
day before the next Superior Court, TO recommend
spItablc candidates for the next Legislature.
DEMOCRAT.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-28
ADDITIONAL DESPATCH.

The following the particulars Of the cotton
market. Far Orleans g. mddling OF. Fair
UpIandS 6l-mddIing So The demand vas
good from The trade. and freely met hy holders.
SIP. cuarorS took 200 baie$, and Exporters 900.
Another LivrrpooI circular quot' mILiling Or
leans 8 GIG, and fair upIands G8. Stock on
hand, exclusive OF that Shipboard, 5000
bales, of which 392 900 American.
The Manchester trad. slightly improved.
Western Canal Flour 81 Whit. wheat l2<. 30.
The d..mand for corn Is inir-gnod qualities have
have improved most. White 43 " elbow al
Lard in moderate demand-prices i'll favor OF
buyers.
United Sales stocks unchanged but transac-
lions sa.a.. CoI.soIs closed at S7B.
HAVRE MARKET, April II. The sales Of the
week in cotton we're 5000 bales.
la the East there has been no fighting either
by sea or land. Austria and Russia are engaged
in regulations. The Russians have succeeded
in opening The ports of The japanese empire.
Admiral Napier suddenly put to sea.
The Spanish Government has made ample re-
paraton Tor The Black Warrior outrage.
The Pacific arrived out on the morning of the
81 h instant.
The LATEsr.-AGairs on the Danube un-
changed The allied ferts are al Varua. Ma
piers fleet suddenly put to sea in consequence OF
the ice breaking up. The Ausrans are reported
as entering Serva. All the Greeks are ordered
TO quit Turkey.
CoPENnAGEN, April l3.-Four steam frigatcs,
detached from Napier's fleet, had been sent to the
Gull of Finland. The English frigate lmpcrieuse
chased Russian corvette into SweabOrn.
BERLIN April 9.-Prnce Barclay de FULLY is
sent TO London special mission.
BUCHAREST, April 9.-No battle yet at Silistria
or RalUva.
ODESSA, April ALI the English and French
vrssrls ordered out OF port.
ST. PETERSBURG, April Gall the reserves
are being called out.
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rg- Our Counfy Court has been in session this
week. No business of much importance came
before the Court.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-04-28
BLACK WARRIOR CASE IN PAIIs.--Ihe Paris

RtAcx WARRIOR CASE IN PARIs.-Ihe faris
correspondents Of the New York Herald says:
"A very uneasy sensation has been caused mere
by the seizure on the part oil the auihofldes VI
Cuba OF the Black Warrior. At grand receP,
ton al the English embassy last night, where al
shades Of political opinion were representeo' ibis
subject equally divided attention with the french
declaration Of war. From French ana Eng'ish
YOU heard but one expression of unfeigned regret
that the bunglinc intermeddng OF Spain should
ave occurred to compIicate the Otherwise mani
fold cnbarrassmrnts Of the period. There were
many Influential Americans present, and Lore
Cowley and Nj. De Persigny were every now ano
then holding animated conversations with Dir.
Francis Corbin.
"'The power and enormous influences OF AmerI-
Ca are every day being pushed forward into phOIlc
regard by the present crisis of European affairs.
Her gigantic strides maritime power, while
Europeon States are falling one another, like
hungry dogs quarrelIing about a bone, will, it is
severely felt Ike her day the mistress OF the
Old World. Depend upon it, France and Eng gland
have desire to provoke her; and least OF all
just now. President Pierce may do what he likes
with the sauthortes at CUBA
BURNING IN ErFIGY-The Buffalo Courier
very truly says: "Our political history dscIoses
The curious fact that individual has been burnt
in ef1igy in this country for any act he may have
committed as public man, whose popularity has
not been materially increased by the operation"
The Courier continues Burning in efhgy has
been a common affair since the organization Of
the government. In l776, George Washington,
Patrick Henry and John Hancock were burnt in
cfiyy in the streets of our cities In 500, Thomas
Jefferson was burnt in ef6gy, because he advocated
the r. ghts of the people and opposed the property
qualification O. voters. In 1912, James Madison
was burned in efigy, because he advocated the
war with England, which secured to American
seamen their rights. In 1886, Andrew Jackson
was burnt in efigy, because he crushed the famous
swindlng concern called the d" United States
Bank and beat the British at New Orleans in
1915. In 1916, George NJ. Dallas was burned
in efligy, because he voted for the peoples tariff,
which is now in operation, and which did not
make the grass grow in the middle Of the streets
of cities, as many OF the croakcrs predicted it
would But no man, we believe, has in this country
had the honor of being 80 frequently subjected to
this species Of federal Indignation the distln-
guished senator from Illinois,.
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The Gadsden Treaty Ratified.

WASHINGTON, April 25, 1854.
The Senate, in Executive session, has ratified
the Gadsden Treaty, amended by that body.