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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-27
The Incoming Cotton Crop.

We take the following from the circular Of
Messrs. Talcot & brothers, made up for transmits.
sion 10 Liverpool by the steamer which sailed last
Saturday:
The advices 10 hand since our last are very
unlnvc.able. A correspondent Mobile, who ia
vored us with his views, which we published per
Africa, 9th ultimo, and who it is well known has,
throug h his extensive correspondence with the in:
terror OF Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, means
Conformation unsurpassed by any Of the South,
writes under date OF 4lh instant at Mobile, as
follows: 81 took the liberty Of writing to you on
The 9th of September, in regard to the prospects
Of the cotton crop. Since then, so Ear from having
seen ans thing to warrant increased estimate of
The crop, am now thoroughly convinced that the
figures then given g. 900 OOO1 will not be realized
Ia addition to the serious injury to the crop, IN
consequence of the very severe drought, there
has recently been general and protracted storms
and rains throughout the States Of Alabama, Mis-
sissippi, Louisiana and Texas, which have done
great damage, particularly on the lands which had
been doing best"
Another well in formed correspondent writes as
fellows:
NASHVILLE, October 6.-From the best infor
nation that can obtain in regard 10 the cotton
crop OF the United States, have formed an opin-
ion that it will be far short OF the general estimates
and much below my own estimate when left
New York. It may reach 100000 bales. !
now consider that very full estimate. | have
met with planters here from Louisiana, Arkansas
and Mississippi, and they all give me similar
counts. have not one who makes more than
three fourths OF his last years crop"
We sill hope for a better result, unless al early
frost occurs. With late frost the new blooms
aud bolls which have appeared since the rains of
1872 to Odd ullimn would increase the yield, and
we therefore still hold TO the figures we have al.
vised, namely, 8, 100000,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-27
By Telegraph for South Carolinian.
LATER FROM EUROPE.
OF STEAMERS WASH
INGTON AND NIAGARA.
New YoRK. October 25, IS

New YoRK October 25, 1854.
The 81 amer Washington arrived here at l
o'clock last night, with Liverpool dates Of October
IL, and The Niagara reached Halifax this morn.
ing bringing Liverpool dates Of the 18th instant
The Arabia arrived out on The 14h.
Sebastopol was formally invested by the allied
forces on the 5h OF October. The original plan
of attacking the fortress from The north had bren
abnpdoncd by The allies, who, taking BalakIava
Tor their base OF operations, were bomba riding the
walls the south and east. The aqaeduct
which supplied Sebastopol with water had been
cul of by the allies.
The Russians bad sunk seven ships Of the line
at the mouth Of the harbnr to prevent The allied
fleets from cooperating with their armies.
Marshal ST. Arnaud was dead, and The command
of the French forces had devolved on General
Canrob bert.
Prince Menchikuff had retired towards the
north with his forces, where he daily expected
reinforcements under General O,ensacken and
Prince Gortschakoff. The allies had landed 5000
cavalry in the Crmea.
The official report Of the battle of Alma shows
that 1000 English and 400 French were killed
and wounded. The Russians fed precipitately,
burning the villages in their route, and leaving
600 wounded behind Prince MencbikoT him
self barely escaped capture, his carringe contain
ing his private papers having been taken.
The inhabitants Of Odessa have resolved to
burn their city, rather than surrender, IN case Of
an attack.
An outbreak feared in Warsaw, and the
Russian Imperial Guard was marching there by
forged marches,
Prussia now expresses willingness to act with
Austria.
The city Of Memel had been nearly destroyed
by fire, involving loss Of Ed 100000. Talow
had advanced Is. Cd. IN consequence OF the large
quantities destroyed there.
Edward divers affairs had been adjusted
James McHenry, OF Liverpool, the heavy dealer
i'll breaGstufs and cotton, had suspended. His
liabilities were g56O,00O.
The loss of the Arctic had occasioned pro-
found sensation. throughout Europe.
LIVERPOOL. Oct. l5-Messrs. Brown u Ship.
ley quote cotton in moderate demand, at unchang-
ed rates, though lower grades rather easier.
Sales Of the week $4,000 bales. Fair Orleans
64d.-middIing st; fair upIands 6-mdd!ing sgd.
Flour had advanced Is. 6d.-Canal 33s. Ohio
36s. per barrel. Wheat higher-white los. I'd.
Corn declined Is. and holders pressing sales
white and yellow 39s. mixed 34s. Money tight
er. ConsoIs 954.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-27
South Carolina Politics.

The last "Whie" contains very severe and
think just structure upon the corruption and
bribery which was known TO be praclced by the
Senatorial candidates in Richand District, S. &.
Such a state OF things as there exhibited was
truly disgruceluI, and we'll calculated not only to
bring the elective franchise into disrePue but 10
sap the confidence in the capacity Of man for self
government. While We agree with him fully IN
his denuncalon Of the practice resorted to there
to procure votes, we must be permitted 10 say that
the history of all The States with which we &C:
quaintrd 90 10 show that he attributes it to the
wrong source. South Carolina is, without ques:
lion, the most aristocratic Safe in the Union-the
masses being more ignorant and possessing fewer
privileges. While it is true that Free Suffrage
prevails So far TO permit those who vote for the
lower branch of the Legislature, also TO vote for
Senator, the people have nothing TO do with voting
for Governor or, indeed, for President Of the Uni.
ted States.
This corruption does not prevail on account Of
the extension Of Suffrage, but from the oVergrown
fortunes in the hands Of the lew, and the lacking
of those educational advantages which alone can
raise the people to high point of civilization and
freedom. In our own State, we think we can say
without fear of contradiction, that The Senatorial
candidate, Suffrage now exists, would find 1t
equally easy to buy his election as the candi.
date for the Commons and much easier too, for
he larger the number to operate on, The more diff
fcut 1t would be to accomplish. A man who
could no; be bribed 10 vote for a Commoner, we
think could scarcely be bribed to vote for Sen
utor.
We are in favor Of Free Suffrage; we believe
ii to be great right that belongs to the people,
hope The present Legislature will take the IT,
i.iaory steps TO effect The necessary change, and
we have no fear that our people will be sunk by
its exercise TO the depths Of degradation into which
The Sand Killers of South Carolina have fallen;
not by having exercised this right inestimable to
10 freemen and formidable TO tyrants only, but by
the negatien Of those rights and the partial legis
Iation with which they are inflicted.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-27
Slavery in California.

Happily, the result OF the recent elections is
not altogether disastrous 10 The South. Even from
the gloom of defeat in the North, comes a ray of
hope that the insoIent triumph Of the aboonis!s
may stimulate The zeal of the apathetic and rouse
the resentment Of the submissive that men OF
all parties and of every disposition in the South,
may perceive the necessity Of united and energetic
action in defence of their rights.
Besides this general effect, there is signifi-
canoe in the result Of the California elections
which the South observes with satisfaction and
with presage of good fortune. In addition TO
the ordinary political issues, parties IN California
are Distinguished by diverse and conflicting views
of slavery. The Democratic party is split into
Two factions, one Of which PROCESSES the fashion
able (ree-soil notions Of slavery and Of its evil in
fuence the welfare Of society; while the other
understands its true nature, and proposes to intro
luce and establish it in the State. The forces Of
the first arc led by Broderick, and mainly re.
cruited by emgranls from the New Eng land
States. The other party is composed chiefly of
Southern gentlemen, and whilst ordinarily dIstin-
gushed by its attachment to the fortunes of Sen
ator Gwyn, is really controlled by such men
Hamilton, Peachy and lnge. The struggle be-
tween these parties has been fierce and arduous,
and it was long doubtful for whom victory would
pronounce. But the vulgar energy of brutal
rOaOolyasm was unequal to the contest with talent
and character, and we witness at last the complete
triumph Of the L" Chivalry." The candidates of
The Gwyn Democracy elected by decisive
majority over both the Broderick and the
Wings.
The unseen but active issue between these fac
lions is whether the Southern portion of Califor.
mia shall be organized into separate State, with
a constitution recognising and establishing slave.
ry. The recent success Of the Gwyn party pro-
misses satisfactory solution Of this problem. And
! thus may the military violence by which Califor-
MIA was devoted TO free-soil be avenged, and the
Souh be yet restored to an equal participation in
the wealth Of that splendid empire. The Ne
braska principle of popular sovereignty and non.
intervention smooths the way for the establish
ment Of a slave State in Southern California.
For, if the people Of California choose to divide
their domain, and TO set up another State with
Southern institutions, of course Congress will not
presume to interpose any objection. The Nebras-
ka bill forbids Congressional interference, and
leaves it to the "people of State or Territory
to determine their own institutions" Southern
California IS peculiarly propitious to negro labor,
and its inhabitants very anxious that slavery
should be introduced amongst them.-R edmond
! Enquirer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-27
Sir John Franklin.

We have the following additional particulars Of
the discovery of the fate Of Sir John FrankIin's
expedition. |, is despatch, dated Montreal, Co.
tober 81:
THE Montreal Herald of this morning states
that yesterday they despatched special messen.
ger TO the Hudson Bay Company,s house, at La
chine, and that, through the kindness of the
Governor, Sir George Simpson, they enabled
to lay before their readers the following outlines
of despatch received by him yesterday from Dr.
McRae:
DIR. McRae has been absent on the coast since the
first of June $50, and returned 10 York Factory on
the 2Sth of August last, from whence he forwarded
letters by express 10 Sir George Simpson via the
Red river settlement.
Alter briefly noticing the result OF his own ex-
petition, he proceeds to slate that from The E>qui.
maux he had obtained certain information of the
fate of those connected with the Franklin expedi.
ton, who starved 10 death after the loss OF their
ships, which were crushed in The ice While making
their way south to the Great Fish river, near the
outlet of " hicl party of whites had died, leaving
accounts of their sufFerings in muta,ed corpses
OF some, which evidently, from their appearance,
furnished food to their companions.
This information, although not derived from the
E~quImaux who communicated with the whites,
and who found the remains but from another
band, who obtained the details ezra voce, may be
relied on.
There is no doubt OF the truth Of the report, as
the natives had 10 their possession various articles
of European manufacture which had once been in
the possession of the whites; among these articles
were several silver spoons, forks, &c, on one of
which was engraved Sir John Franklin, K. C.. B.,
while others have on them crests and initials to
identify the owners as having belonged to the ILL
lated expedition. The drawings Of some OF them
have been sent down.
The fearful tragedy must have occurred in the
spring Of 1850"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-27
Death of Governor Burt.

A lelegraphie despatch, received by US yester
day, and dated ST. Louis, October 25, states that
The Hon. +. Burt, recently appointed Governor Of
Nebraska, had died in the Territory on the 18th
instant.
We sincerely regret TO announce this news. 1t
is but few weeks ago that Governor Burt left his
home in Pendleton 10 assume the duties of the
honorable and responsible office to which he was
appointed by President Pierce, in fine health and
spirits. Mr.. B. was one who. in public life, dis
charged the various duties which he assumed with
ability and fidelity and as Third Auditor Of the
Treasury, which Office he resigned to accept his
recent appointment had won the commentator
of all who were familiar with his business habits
and qualifications This announcement will be
SD news TO his relatives and family, and to the
many friends who have known him in his native
Slale.-SOuh Cdrolinian, 26th inst.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-27
Our Rock Table.

TIE Nctc York Rcuieac.-The October No. has
been laid upon table, and judging from this
specimen il promises TO be valuable addition TO
our periodical literature. The leader, on "Abo.
lilonism," is temperate, well considered article,
and while il is not as able vindca,ion OF our
Constitutional rights Dew's essay Harper's
memoir, il administers we'll timed and caustic
rebuke TO the fanatics.
The table of contents are:-I. Abolitionism in
America. II. The Church IN Russia. iii. Spar
ia and the Qorars. w. Memoirs Of Alternately.
V. Puulic's England. vi. GuiIla Grisi. VII.
Unity Of the Worlds-Man's place in the crea.
ton. VII. Contemporary literature of The last
three months. l. History of the U. S'ates-by
George Bancron 2. Sketches Of the Lives and
Judicial Services Of the Chief Justices Of the Su.
prcme Court of the U. Suites by Geo.Van SAINT.
voord. 3. Fifty years in both Hrmispheres-by
Vincent NOIte.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-27

To prevent weak eyes, from reading or writing,
the light should never be allowed TO fall on the pa.
per on the eyes of the reader writer. but the
left side, for then the eyes not annoyed with the
shadow Of The pen, when the light comes from
the right sides in writing, blnesh paper is better for
the eyes than pure whe. When the eyes feel fa.
ngued, bathing them in the cold water will both
strengthen and relieve them. Ground glass shades,
at night are bad as they deaden the light 700 much
the common paper shades which concentrates the
light downwards is much better.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-27
D0Asf he Proud.

Though pride may show some nobleness
When honor is ITS ally. -
Yet, there is such thing on earth
AS holding heads too highly! -
The sweetes. bird builds near the groune
The loveliest flower springs low
And we must stoop for happiness.
If we its worth would know.
Like water that incrusts the rose,
Still hardening to its core,
So pride encases human hearts,
Until they feel no more.
Shut up within themselves they live,
And selfshly they end
A life that never kindness did,
TO kindred OF to friends,
While virtue, like the dew of Heaven,
Upon the hearts descends,
And draws its hidden sweetness out,
The more, as more it bends!
For there's a strength in lowllness,
Which nerves US to endure
A heroism in distress,
Which renders victory sure
The humblest being born is great,
If true to bis degree;
His virtue illustrates his fate,
Whatever that may be --
Thus let US daily learn to love
Simplicity and worth;
For not the eagle, but the dove,
Brought peace upon the earth!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-27

FRIDAY MORNING, October "a, 1854.
Report of rIIe Market.
CHARLOTTE, October 81,

CHARLOTTE, October 81, 1854.
Corr H.--IIxtremes range from - to 9-good
deal coming in several loads received this MORN
ing from 20 mites of Cheraw.
FLorR.-From 81 10 81! per barrel; market
brisk.
WmEAT.-Sl TO 81 ,25 and wanted.
Corn New, go; old go cents-duli.
uEAL-75 cents, and in demand.
BAcoN.-Il3 to 12c., and scarce. No hams
10 be had.
RYE.--s0 cents not MUCH in market.
OATs-None offered for sale this week.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-27
Terms of Advertising.

Adye easements be nserteda 81 per square for tie first
and IS each subsequent insertion square coll
eists D: thirteen lines less, Ih!s Cticr-
reasonable deduction Will be made those who adver-
tse by the year.
Double column advertisement wall be charge % per cent
ADDITIONAL on the usual
Advertisements inserted monthly quarterly 81 per square
for each insertion.
Obituaries Trbte of Respect, r. gions meetings, and
Benevolent societies. will be charged hall the Advertising
For announcing candidates for Office 81 in ADVANCE
Professional and Business Cards exceeding sIx lines
will be inserted s. not exceeding square 81
% Letters on business be addressed 10 the PTopre
ioTs, post paid, to ensure attention.
~ Subscribers and others who mny wish to send money
U.S. can do so at all times, hy mail ard at risk
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-27

RATHER CURIoUs.-Some two or three hundred
persons drowned by the sinking of steamship,
sends thrill of horror drought a whole nation,
and the lamentations yet loud on account Of
her loss. More than twenty Thousand human
being slaughtered the Crinea, causes all the
bells in England aud France TO he set ringing for
Joy, aad the-orgaIs IN the churches peal forth
strains Of civilizations over the 81 glorious" result.
What a world we live in.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-27

The Washington Union, in article headed
d" Our Relations with SPain," alludes to a rumor
which comes through The London Saturday Times
that the Government OF the United States haye
arranged with the Spanish Government treaty
comPrehending the sale of the island of Cuba, by
the latter to the former, and says:
"W Whilst satisfied that the rumor is not
true 10 the extent indicated IN the Times, we are
confident that there IS no reason to despair Of Mr..
Soule's ultimate success"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-27
Every Democrat!

Under the auspices Of the Democratic party the
United States has become nation, and, It's doc.
trines alone have been the primary causes Of our
country's success. No important measures ever
originated with the opposition during the short
periods ofits power. and all those WHICH have con-
duced 10 and insured the present greatness Of our
country and lis position and power amongst the
nations Of the earth have originated with have
been urged, defended and struggled rior by the
Democratic party.
With it, patriotism is principle, the good of all
the citizens of the Republic its only object. En-.
couraging no factions, it only embraces PRINCIPLES
OF universal application ;-recognizing no doc
trines originating in merely partial Or local in.
teress, it alone guarantees to and defends for all
citizens similar and equal rights and privileges,
and protects all alike in their persons and property
without exception or restricton-wihoutq uali6-
cation or interrogation, beyond the fact OF citizen
ship Of this Republic?
Citizenship offered TO men OF all nations and
cteeds by the laws of this great confederacy ever
since lis existence independent Union, and
guaranteed by the constitution, is now for the first
time in the history Of the republic really endan-
gered. In the face of the experience of upwards
OF half century, and of the fact that not one in
stance can be produced in which it can be proved
that the provisions Of the constitution and laws
have been prejuoica to the interests of the coun-
try, factious and unreasonable but formidable
opposition has arisen. Combinations ard
conspiracies having objects otay at variance with
the Constitution and laws exist and are widely ex-
tended.
Once again the Democratic party de &c nds the
Constitution. Once again it calls on the ci'izens
Of the republic to rally in defence Of the institutions
at their country. The Democratic party expects
every man TO do his duty. -Pennsylvanian.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-27

& THE AMAzoN-The Government Of Brazil is
considering bill for The opening of the Amazon
to all nations, and it has bought back the excIu.
sive privilege which is gran,ed some years ago to
some OF its citizens. 1t pays $4,000 per year
for twenty years to gea ii back 1t is now though;
he bill i'll pass THIS session.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-27

YOU'VE Know NoTHING.-The following inter.
estng conversation took place BET ween a mother
and son the other day:
Irish mo'her-" Arrah, johnny, and where have
yees been so long p
Native son-'' Why, me and the rest Of the boys
has be licking an freshman %
Moher-'' Wait, ye spalpeen, ill yer daddy
gifts home, and you'll be ahher catching it
Son. Oh be bowed That's the man we We
licked"
Exit mother, with appraised eyes and half
smothered Och hone J. while sonny stalks off
whistling Hail Columbia.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-27

Commander Ringgold, who embarked in the
Japan Expedition, has been deemed capacitaled
for duty account of mental aberution and is
now bound home on board one Of The storeships Of
the squadron He is a brother of the gallant
Major Ringgold who fell in Mexico.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-27

The most severe case of Chronic Rheumatism
can be cured by wearing chain only few days.
Showcring with cold water and brisk friction to
the part affected should be rigidly observed under
all circumstances. The common practice Of rub
bing Oh some greasy Eminent is always injurious.
The most severe acute pain can be instantly re-
iieved by single application Of the chain.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-27

INNOCENT PLEAsuREs.-Sy dney Smith, in argu-
ing against the horror of some Christians at the
though: Of INDUCING even in innocent pleasures,
speaks of them always trembling at the idea
of being entertained, and thrkng no Christian safe
who is not du''
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-27

A DIFFERENCES OF OPINIoN.-TEe New York
Courier speaks Of the nomination Of John J. Her
rick, the Wing nominee for Mayor in that city, as
one not fit to be made, and procured only by
promises and hard cash." The Tribune endorses
Mr.. Herrick merchant of unbIemished char
acer. and large experience IN public affairs, per-
sonally capable, public spirited and popular.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-27

MANURE FOR FLowERs.-It has been discover
ed that for The generality of flowers, and more es-
peciaIly for geraniumns, and the most deIica!e
specimens OF the lilly tribe, common glue, dilute d
with sufficient portion of water, forms richer
manure than guano any other yet discovered.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-27

Rev. DR.. Ives, the Protestant Bishop Of North
Carolina who went over to Rome some months
since, spiritually as well physically has urriv.
ed back to this city, and is stopping with his
brother-in- law, Rev. Dr.. Hobart of Trinity
church.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-27

A CROWD OF MoURNERs.-Th Deseret Ncus
is clothed in mourning Cor the death of Elder VIII.
liam Richards, one OF The Mormon saints. who
leaves twenty disconsoiate wives to mourn his
loss. Mr. Richards was native of Hopkin,on,
Mass ="
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-27

Jas. Winston, grand son Of Patrick Henry o.
Va.' died recently in Missouri. He was leading
politician in that State.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-27

PENNSYLVANIA UNITED STATES SENATOR
Judge Conrad, Elk Gov. Johnston, General Came.
ron, and Judge Wilmot spoken OF for United
States Senator from Pennsylvania, to succeed
Mr.. Cooper.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1854-10-27

Knowledge may slumber in the memory, but it
never dies, it is like the dormouse in its home in
the vied tower, that sleeps while winter lasts, but
wakes with the warm breath of spring.