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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17
Notice..

Ii persons subject to pay Poll Tax to the State
n of North Carolina, VINO resided within the lin it's
of the Town of Charlotte the st day of February,
1854 who had been principally employed in any pro-
fession vocation in said Town, for three months
Immediately proceeding the said LIST day of
February; and all persons who owned possessed
of taxable property within said Town. the 1st day of
February, hereby notified to give in to the Town
Clerk, before the last day of March, 1854 list Of their
said polls and taxable property The said list shall state
the numbers and local situation of the lots of lots
given with the value of which they assessed for
taxation by State the number of white taxable polls,
taxable slaves and Of taxable free negroes residing
the 1st of February, the lands of persons giving
in said list.
]. B. KERR, Zovn CZerk.
Charlotte, March 10, '54. $685.
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Back Creek Male Academy.

THIS Institution is located 10 miles North East of
Charlotte, N. c., near Back Creek Church. and will
conducted under the supervision Of Rev. r. F. Taylor
whose experience a teacher emnently qualities him
for that position. The exercises will commence on the
6rst Monday of January. Good boarding be had ia
mora and orderly families neal the Academy at Sc per
month.
The following the rates of Tuition:
Elementary English Branches, per Session
of months SIS 90
English Grammar, Geography Philosophy
History, &C., 8 90
Greek aud Latin Languages, with Higher
Branches of Mathematics IL so
..... J. HUNTER,
Sec'y Board of Trustees.
January 6, 1854. 24.tf
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Steel Creek Academy.

THE exercises of this Institution will be resumed on
the first Monday of January next, under the SUPER
intendence of Mr.. J. H. Denny. Mr.. Dennys long ex.
perence and thorough qualifications teacher, and
his successful cement of the Charlotte Academy
the present year, sufficient guaranty of his ability
and willingness to meet the reasonable expectation of
all who may favor him with their patronage Good
boarding be obtained convenient the Academy at
Six Dollars per month. The following rates of tuition
will be charged:
Elementary English Branches, per session, Sc 90
The above with Eng Gram, Geography, &C., 90
Mathematics. Philosophy &C., SIS 90
The above with the Languages Is 90
J. B. WATT, Secretary
Nov. u, 1853. 2C-3m of Board of Trustees
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$50 Reward.
J. g. T.. LONERGAN

j. g. T.. LONERGAN
TIAVE removed into their new and beautiful Store
doors south of Sadler's Hotel, fitted it up in the
most recherche style and supplied 1t with Liquors,
Wines, Cigars &c. of the most favorte brands Chew.
ing and Smoking Tobacco, and all articles of luxury
and comfort kept in the first class city Restaurants
They Will be pleased to wait on their patrons at all
hours.
N. B.-Having formed co-partnership with James
Lonergan, all persons indebted to requested
settle their outstanding accounts without delay.
E. LONERGAN.
March 10, 1854. 80 St
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17
MRS. MI. SHAW

TAKES pleasure in announcing TO her friends in
Charlotte and the public generally that she has OBJ
tanned the services of Miss A. g. WILSON, from
of the first establishments in New York, and 10 now
prepared TO carry on the ..e.s.1'
DRESS-MAKING BUSINESS
in all its various branches at her house. Ord below
Rea's Hotel.
In the Spring she intends visiting the Northern cities
and will present to the ladies choice selection of Mil
linry and Trimmings of every description. She req
pecfuy solics portion Of the patronage Of the public
feeling INSURED that she and will please All orders
promptly attended to-packed and forwarded with care
Dec 3, 1883 21tf MRS. M. SHAW.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17
For Sale,
NEAR LENOIR.

caldwell COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA.
HlS place, late the residence of the Undersigned is
offered for sale very accommodating terms, pri-
vately until the first Monday in July next ensuing,
when if previously disposed of, it will be put up
the highest bidder at public auction. The tract of
Land comprises
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17
Important to Public Speakers.

ND all who arc affected with Coughs Colds Hoa rse
IL ness, Influenza, Asthma, Irritation the Throat
&c An original Medicine and OF the very best for
all the complaints mentioned. is the PEcTuRAL Gum
DEoPS. For sic at the Dug and Chr Sore of
Feb 1884 FISHER g. HEINITSH
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17

MOORE, HENSZEY & Co.,
SUCCESSORS TO WIN. Il. HOWELL q Co.,
Importers and Wholesale Dealers 4"
Hard~ar
No. 1Sl, Market street, PHILADELPHIA,
Y EEPS constantly on hand large assortment of
II HARDWARE, CUTLERY, GUNS, &c, which
they will dispose of on good terms any house in
the United States.
Orders by mall otherwise, put up with care and
forwarded with dispatch
discount pr allowed for cash in par funds
Jan 81, 1854. 27-om
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A Great Luxury.

CALAD OIL, of unequallcd sweetness and flavor, in
- troduced by the subscribers year ago into this
market and trial proved superior any Oil ever
used for Salad dressing fresh supply of this Oil has
just been received by
Feb 1854 FISHER HFINITSu
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Adde'S, lyARN E 81 s., &C.
AtIOper cent. Off for Cash!
HOME MANUFACTURE,


THE subscriber again calls the attention of the citi-
of Charlotte and surrounding country, that he
has opened a Saddle and Harness Shop in this place,
g doors south Sadcrs HoteD where he is manufac.
turing SA DDLES and HARNESS of the best material
and so per cent. below the usual prices. He will man.
uiacture Saddles cheaper than Northern Saddles be
bought in this place. Every article warranted what he
represents it, or money refunded after months trial
My stock of Saddles will consist of the following:
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$50 Reward.

i Howe mine and Charlotte, the ST day of March,
a POCKET BOOK, containing valuable papers to me,
but of TO any body else. TIE book was small
buckskin leather. Twenty dollars reward is offered
for book and papers, delivered the subscriber
his office in Charlotte.
Mar. 10. 1871 Join E.. PENMAN.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17
Baltimore Piano Forte Mandatory.

j. WISE & BROTHER, Manufacturers of Boudor
j Grand and Square PIANOS. Those wishing a
good and substantial Piano that will last an age, at
fair price, may rely on getting such by addressing the
ufacturers by mail or otherwise. We have the
honor of serving and referring to the first families in the
State. In no is disappointment sufferable The
Manufacturers also, refer TO host OF their fellow e-
J. J. w ISE N BNO HEM
F.b3 1884 23fm Baltimore, Nd
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$50 Reward.

d ANYWAY from the subscriber, living in Mecklen-
IL burg county, the 24th of December last, Ne
gro Boy, SAM, bright mulatto, with straight bac X
hair, 26 years old, about feet high and has a scar
on his forehead Sam is cunning fellow and will no
doubt attempt to pass himself off white man as
he is good carpenter and succeeded in passing himself
off before a white in Tennessee. The above
reward will be given for his apprehension and confine
ment in Jail. Any information relative to the above
boy can be forwarded to Charlotte.
w. II. NICHOLSON.
January 20, 1854 2Gtf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17
BOOKBINDING.

BOOhB1ND1NG
4 WALDAUER has resumed the Bookbinding Bu-
n sness, and is ready TO receive work, which will
be done in the best workmanship and cheap can
be done in any other establishment of the kind. Re-
ferences to that fact, by Rev. c. Johnston, " c. Bar
ringer, ESQ., Charlotte Miller Il James, j. J. Bruner
DR.. Summerel, L. Blackner, Esq. N. Boyden, Esq,
and great many other gentlemen at Salisbury. He
may always be found at the stand where g. Bargman
& Co. formerly kept Store: next door to Elms's Gro
Gerry A. WALDAUER.
Charlotte, Feb. 81, 1854. 3l-3m
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Just Received.

Just Received.
A LARGE lot of fine Mountain Irish Potatoes-for
u sale low for cash.
BROWN, BRAWLEY & co.
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Saddles.

rNHE best assortment of Ladies' and Gentlemen's
| Saddles, in market, and will be sold lower than can
be bought this side of Charleston call and them
BROWN, BRAWLEY q co.
Tan & 1874 24-tf
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17
1ats and Caps

Hats and Caps.
WE have on hand a large stock of Mems and Boys
w Hats and Caps for sale lower than the lowest, by
BROWN, BRAWLEY g. co.
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Upper and BAND LEATHER, also fine TRUNKS
[ } and VALICES, for sale, cheap, by
July %. 2tf r. SHAW.
ALL KINDS OF PLAIN, FANCY AND OR.
NAMENTAL JOB PRINTING DONE
AT THE "DEMOCRAT OFFICE"
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And LAST but not least, North Carolina Saddles of the
best quality from S. to $50. have also hand Stir
rups of the best quality from 25 cents to $3.50 pair
Spurs, from Is cents TO $3.50; Whips from 123 cts to
$3.50; Harness, single, from $40 to $50; Double Har-
ness, from $40 to 500 and higher if ordered Bits
from ID cts, SO Riding Brides from 81 to Sc all of
VIII Oh offer for sale at 10 per cent off for cash.
REPAIRING done at the shortest notice and in a
peTIOr manner
u All kind Of Country Produce will be taken in
change for work done, &c.
March Il, 1854 34n VIM WHEALAN.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17

BREAD.-The prices OF brendstuEs will proba.
bly, be at lower figures in a few weeks. All the
Western farmers have pressed their grain to The
points Tor expectation rs soon the spring shall
open, and never before were the s,orehouses so
iuli. few warm days to CLEAR the lakes, rivers,
aud canals, and the abundance OF tie West will
pour upon us.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-03-17

Mistress Parlington, in u characteristic para
graph about Fern Leaves, says al know the
Fern family from their very ROOTS They mostly
live in the woods; they a sweet, good race,
but carry their heads pretty high; Fanny is no
deception to the general rule"
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-05-17
From The Petersburg lYa.l South. Side D

From the Petersburg (va) South Side Democrat, May s.
We call upon the friends Of the constitution, without dis
tncon party mete to the President the praise he
so richly deserves for the rmness WISDOM and justice he
exhibited in this first of his vetocs May the occasion
never a second of 1t and should arise
he meet it with courageous pomptness which he has
shown this occasion. He received the bill last Thursday
and he only allowed four secular days intervene before he
returned it, with full and triumphant refutation of the
sidious principles which it is founded.
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SENATOR BADGER AGAINST THE VETO POWER.

SENATOR BADGER AGAINST THE VETO POWER.
Senator Badger OF North Carolina has delivered able
and elaborated speech against the veto message of Pres
dent Pierce. We glad that formidable critic has
been among the first to discuss that noble State paper
enables readily and promptly to understand the obec
tons Of the great party Of which Mr. Badger Is emphat-
caly the leader in Congress Not indeed that such man
could unite with the faconsts and fanatics Of the
North into whose hands the great body OF the wing party
may be said have fallen but that he Is the Embodiment
Of those oldfnshoned whg federal notions which, no
how dsproved and defeated by practical results
have still an odor of aditonary sancty and associations
His speech upop the veto of President Pierce is what might
have been expected from such mind II Is indeed, a
specimen Of how make the appear the better
and will doubtless be read with eager pleasure by the
sans and friends of the senator and by all those who
would be glad the government conducted
upon the easy practices and changing principles Of the
wings Almost at the beginning we find doctrines assert
ed which show how justly this remark may be made
Senator Badger declares that Congress has absolute pow
the public lands But he should have said that
these powers result from constitution which is itsefbased
upon defined and limited franchises. Suppose we grant
that the power of Congress is absolute the senator
clares does he mean say that in the exercise of this
power Congress may abuse the trust con6ded to i7 Ills
logic leads this and here take issue with him This
power is not absolute TO allow Congress in carrying
the idea of doing with the public lands what
may please to do with them TO these lands foi
local for doubtful purposes. The great saving prnc
pie ably and iorciby stated by the President in his
message aud forgotten dsrcgarded by Senator Badger
s that is government strictly limited aud defined
its objects enumerated, its duties marked out; and that
at that point whore the constitution TO confer
power upon Congress, these unwriten rights motto
rously regarded belonging TO the States and 10
the people. Congress, in regard to the public lands
which belong TO the people in common, Is a trustee
and must administer these lands precisely any other
mitted 10 his charge trustee may be said TO have alb
soute power in one sense but when he uses this power
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donation strictly speaking, but grant to enhance the
value to purchasers Of the public lands The President
anticipated this objection and to II the following con-
elusive reply Such reservations and grants besides be-
ing part Of the conditions which the proprietary right
Of the United States is maintained along with tho eminent
domain of particular State and by which the public land
remains free from taxation in the State in which il lies
long il remains the property Of the United States the
acts OF mere landowner disposng Of small share OF
his property in way augment the value Of the residue
and in this mode encourage the early occupation Of by
the industrious and intelligent pioneer Fifty millions
thus cut off from the large estimate of Mr.. Badger in sup
port of his theory
In order to aggravate the just cited Mr. Badger
includes in his estimate Of lands donated Me anticipated
grants Of the usual 10th sections in the public lands of
Oregon, Utah, and New Mexico California and Washing
tom the uncultvated regions Of the Northwest " great
portion of which, to the eloquent language of Hon d.
T. Disney, Of Ohio God in his wrath has stamped with
eternal sterility and left with enduring prohibition
These anticipated grants for school purposes located
upon lands that have been surveyed and than
half Of them win be surveyed
3. Mr. Badger adds into his bold sum of one hun
dred and thirythree millions of dollars of public lands
given away, thrty-fye millions of dollars in swamp-ands
That the swampands have been given away by the gov
is true but Mr. Badger forges add why they
have been given away. The government regarded still
In its capacity of landhoder and rusee donated these
lands because they nuisance" and because when
reclaimed, they increased the value of public domain
their vicinity They donated because in the language
of the law they anft for cultivation But the prin-
cpe upon which they bestowed is that by being
claimed they improve adjacent lands Of the government
They, 700, are given for q consideration
Among the list of grants gis given by Mr.. Badger,
he includes lands to the amount of $279O00 which he
charges to Arkansas. On examination find that the
growing out Of certain improvements which passed into
the hands of the government when they left Arkansas.
Here again. we received distinct consideration.
s. The balance that remains Of the amount of money
which, according to Mr.. Badger has been given, in the
the shape Of gift public lands is made up for military
serycebounty lands to the brave who have fought
our battles &c great portion ifincluded donation
has been sold for dollars and cents and money paid into
the treasury and not of the choe amount giuen
prone The argument Of Mr.. Badger, besto,ced
unsound his argument is.
The doctrines of the veto message of the President
beyond the power of successful assault They cannot be
answered. because they based upon the enduring
daons of the constitution, and because their fearless APP
plcaon in the administration of the government is one
Of the sures guarantees of the safety and the success Of the
republican experiment
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-05-17
SPEAKER BOYD AND THE LATE EXCITING
SCENES.

We have expressed high admiration Of the frmness
decoru and of the friends Of the Nebraska
bill during the exciting scenes which characterized the
proceedings Of the House from Thursday until Saturday
The position Of Speaker Boyd during these proceedings
was peculiarly delicate and responsible Being known
friend of the whose passage persstenty
resisted by the minority he called upon TO administer
the parliamentary law with prompness rmness and inn
paraly when all knew that bis sympsthes enlisted
abilities and with a welbalanced mind can go through
such ordeal and escape the assaults Of passion preu
dice. Speaker Boyd has passed through this ordeal and
all unite in awarding him unstnted praise for the
tesy, dignity promptness, hrmness and impartiay with
which he has presided the House If any enemy
We have not heard Of il whilst know that many OF
those strenuousy opposed to the have
pressed their entire approval Of his eminent abilities
presiding officer The friends OF the bin gratied AT
the evidences furnished during the exciting that they
had Speaker in whose thorough knowledge of the law his
cool and clear Judgment and scrupuous regard for the hon
and dignity Of the House. they could epose with entire
confidence II has been fashionable for years past
sgmatze the House Of Representatives greatly deficient
in its attention to order and decoum Whether such i'm
putaops have been well-founded not not
prepared TO decide but that they untrue regards the
affirming We have felt It due Speaker Boyd and TO the
House that should say thus much in regard TO the late
extraordinary proceedings.
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WASHINGTON CITY.
WEDNESDAY MORNING. NAY II. 1904.

% Mr. sxAHL u. JAMES, No. lea street. Phiadis
phia, general travelling agent BY wsLp,
JoHs CoLLlss, JANIS DsEaIKo HAanrT Borros, Gao
p Brrros Isaac M BoDrsx, EDsuHp w. wLxY WILLIAM L.
WATERaAs, and G9oKcx McLxoD.
Q3 Mr. @. W. JAMES, No. Harrison street. Cisennsu Ohio Is
general collecting
assisted by II. j. THosAs, T. bssr, VIZ. H. TBosAs r. d.
YHIsEs, q. M. l.. WIsEsAs A. L. CHLps, Dr.
Receipts Of either will be coed.
co. Mn HssRr NJ Lewis, of Montgomery Alabama
travelling agent Alabama Tennessee
sisted w Lawns. o. LEWIS, sAnusL d.
Mr. pAsIEL DgcKnaRr Of Pennsylvania saorzed receive
subscripi paper, nnd receipt
Oy- Receipts from sther Of the above will be good
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HOUSE OF REpREsENTATIvEs.

The House met at IL o'clock
Prayer by the chaplain Of the Senate.
The journal OF yesterday read and approved.
Mr.. BANKS presented resolutions from the legislature
of Massachusetts in relation TO lighthouses habors the
soldiers OF 1872 and other subjects which were appro-
priately disposed OF
Mr. BENNETT called for the regular order business
Mr. RICHARDSON withdrew his resolution offered las,
week modified Yesterday for closing the debate
erday the questions involved therein having been disposed
Of separately
The SPEAKER said the business in order the
sideraton OF the bill granting lands equally to the several
States for the construction of railroads and support Of
schools.
On motion Of Mr. RICHARDSON, the House resolved
itself into Committee Of the Whole and proceeded tMr
Olps in the Chair TO the consideration of the bill for
gaining the Territories OF Nebraska and Kansas
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-05-17
CONGREss-TUEsDAY.

SENATrBills were introduced considered and passed,
ascertain and adjust the titles to certain lands in the
State of Indiana and for the relief of Sylvester Jeraud
Mr. Mallory submitted resolution in relation TO the
policy of Spain with regard TO the island of Cuba which
lies
The Senate resumed the consideration of the bill making
for the benefit Of INDECENT insane persons and Mr. Butler
spoke for upwards Of hour in support of the Presidents
veto and in reply the former remarks of Mr. Badger
Mr. Brown obtained the floor; but motion made
to postpone the further consideration of the bill for the
purpose of taking up the Indian appropriation bill pend
ing which, there being quorum present. the Senate ad
journed.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from the State
Of Massachusetts, various subjects were appropriately
disposed Of The House went into COMMITTEES and the de-
bate the Nebraska and Kansas bill was resumed Mr.
Maxwell spoke in favor of the BILL and Aessrs Maya
Flagler and Giddings opposed it. Mr. Ready obtained the
floor when the committee rose and the House adjourned
SPEECH OF HON. w. H. ENGLISH, OF INDIANA.
We this morning print the speech Of Mr. English of In
DIANA delivered in the House of Representatives in favor
Of the Nebraska bill 1t is needless for to direct atten
ton to its facts its arguments and its high national tone
Direct and orthodox it abounds with useful and practical
information and will be read with qualification and pleas
by the true friends Of constitutional principles. Mr.
English is a member from free State, and this is his
first elaborated speech He is the Embodiment Of stern
and sterling democracy, and glad to believe that
his manly promises to be approved by his consu-
Already have two of the counties in his district not
only in favor Of the principles Of the Nebraska
bill but also in favor Of his denomination to Congress
His upon Nebraska follows the unmssakablc direc-
ton of democratic opinion in Indiana and decided ma
or of his colleagues in both branches of Congress are
known to sympathizc with him. Like all public men who
promptly face the crisis and look TO the right instead OF
to results he has done his duty like Democrat and
calmly awaits the verdict of the people
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From the sandnsky [O.) Daily Mirror, MsyB
His (he President objections to the bill well taken,
arguments closely drawn and his conclusions logical
paper it will rank high and when spread before
the people, they win only sustain it, but applaud the Pres
iden decision and rmncs Of purpose. We have read
it with appreciation and delight II true, in this we had
PRIDE had condemned the bill its every stage
also the bill known the Bennett land swindle
This of the President strikes that bill down, also.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-05-17
From the rb mouth tNs.-,) Rock, May u.

From The Charlottesville (va) Republican, May N.
The Presidents veto message win be found
TO day II Is document worthy man and the sric,
democratic Staterigbts principles by which he