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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-18
JUDGE MANLY

The Wilmington journal contains a long
letter from Judge Manly, explanatory of a
decision of his, in Sampson County Court,
ruling out the testimony of an Universalist.
we take an extract, showing the main
grounds upon which the witness was re-
jected:
The witness in question, when offered,
dechned taking an oath upon the Holy Cos
pels In the usual form, on the ground of
conscientious scluples and the clerk was
about to swear him in the alternative form
prescribed by the act of Assembly, when it
was objected that he did not believe in a.
future state of rewards and pu lishments.-
upon examination, he stated he believed
all persons would be saved from their sins,
and exempted from pains and penalties for
them altogether in the next world-that sin
had its punishment in this life, but none in
the life to come" By reference to the
terms of the oath which it was proposed to
administer to him, it viii at once be seen that
he could not take that form of oath. It is
in the following wOrds-''I appeal to Cod
as the witness of truth and the avenger %
falsehOod, as / shall answer the same at the
great day of Judgment, when the secrets of
all hearts shall be made known, that the evil
dence that I will give" &c.
Here the sanction appealed to his accoun-
liability at the great day of Judgment. As
he did not believe in this sanction, and de-
clined taking the oath on the Gospels and
as these are the only two forms in which
persons Except Quakers, &c) can be sworn
in North Carolina, it follows, that he could
not be sworn at all without forcing his con-
science. In his case therefore the court
was relieved from the duty of deciding what
are the sanctions appealed to in the COM
mon form of oath, and whether, with his be-
lief, he could have taken that oath if he had
offered TODD so. Upon this plain statement
| think it might be safely submitted to the
sober second thoughts of the Convention in
Sampson ITSELF whether their denuncia-
tons against me, in the particular case stat
ed, are not harsh and uncalled for.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-18
LIEUT., ARcaD GAcRAE.

1t will cause pang of sincere regret to
strike the hearts of many, and of all who
knew his sterling qualities, when the an
nomcement of the death of the accomplished
officer whose name heads this article, is
made. The steamer Northern Light, just
arrived at New York with late advices from
California, brings the sad intelligence, that,
while Iaboring under a fit of insanity, he
committed self destruction by shooting him.
selfin the head with pistol. Lieut.. McRae
was a native of Wilmington, and son OF
Gencral Alex. McRae.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-18
= - . - y

That distinguished member of the Order,
Mr. Willard Fillmore, who is now refresh
ing his nativism by visiting the courts OF
foreign princes, popes and pOtentates, will
regret to hear that his own city of Buffalo
has cast him and his party from its horns
Boston Post.
1t is a little surprising that Mr.. Fillmore
with his avowed hatred of Foreigners, should
be found feasting and enjoying himself a.
mongst them for so long a time. Does he
mean to partake of their civilities, feasts,
and friendly offerings, and return home and
abuse them! Surely not-although his
American" party VIII expect of him such
q course.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-18
FOREIGN NEWS.

The steamer Baltic, at New York, brings
news from Europe to the 9Th inst. There
are rumors of Peace negotiations between
Russia and the Allies, but There is nothing re-
liable. From the Crimea there is no news of
interest, except active preparations for at
lacking the northern forts of the Russians.
\ slight decline in the price of breadstuffs
and cotton had taken place since the pre-
vious arrival, but the news has not had the
effect of lcssening prices in our commercial
markets.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-18

~ The Legislature of Virginia, on Sa-
turday, the 8th instant, reelected Hon. j..
NJ. Mason to the United States Senate for
the full term of six years, from the 4th of
March, 1857. Hon. Geo. w. Summers,
who was supported by the Know Nothings'
received 60 votes, and Mr.. Mason 124.
We congratulate Virginia on the position
she has secured to herself in the Senate
MASON and HUNTER, are master spirits,
and in any complication involving the rights
of the South, they will be looked to as
leaders
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-18

" Gen. Cullom, the anti-administration
candidate for Clerk of the House of Repre-
sentatives, has been, for several years, a
wing member of that body, but at the last
election was defeated. He is gentleman
of talent and much personal popularity.
4. d. Banks, Esq, the democratic NOM
inee, is the editor of the South Side Demo
crat, published at Petersburg, Va. AL
though scarcely twenty-five years of age,
he has edited that paper for four years past
with marked ability; and as an effective
popular orator, and a man of energy, strong
intellect and sound judgment, is said to be
surpassed by no young man of his age in
the country. Nearly all the papers of Fir-
ginia, wing, democratic and knOw-nothing,
speak of his nomination in terms of warm
commentator.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-18
United States Troops for the Far
West

In view of the disturbed state of our re-
lations with the Indians in the Pacific de-
partment, the ninth regiment of infantry,
now at Fort Monroe, Va, under command
of Col. Wright, has been ordered to Cali
forn.a; from whence, says the Washington
Star, they will promptly be sent to the seat
Of the Indian war. They are expected to
sail from New York on the 18th inst. In
Guiding officers, this fine regiment will
probably number nine hundred men. 1t is
one of the new regiments created by Con-
gress at its last session.
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Columbia. Dec. I5f!s.

Cotton-Friday morning 18th inst, the news
brought by the steamer Baltic came to hand, quot
ing a decline in Cotton of an ] TO l. The news
had no effect upon our market. Prices remained
the same and the market continued firm. Sales OF
the week amount to some 954 bales, which We're
sold at prices from74 to "a, shade higher was paid
for small lot. Corn-We quote 20 to75. Bacon
We quote Is to Is cents, hams II to Is cents
Flour-We quote bags 81 25 to 81 IS, barrels
S. SO to 50. Passive quote so to $ cents
Oats-The supply is scarce, with a moderate de-
rnand we n1nntl. 80 to IS cents
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-18
MARRIED.

On the 4th inst, by the Rev. John Tillet,
4. NJ. GoRMAN, Esq, Editor of the Spirit
of the Age, Raleigh, n. c., to Miss MARY
EDWARDS, daughter of James NJ. Jordan,
Esq, of Isle of Wight county, Virginia.
At St. Johns Church, New York city, on
Wednesday, Nov. 2ath, by the Rev. DIR.
Rerrian. Mr.. WIN. Bow, of Fayetteville, n.
C.. 70 Miss LUCILLE H. TRYoS. of that city.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-18

a MARSHAL SHOT.-Mr. THOMAS Cross,
one of the City Marshals was shot last
evening whilst in the discharge of his duty,
by man named JAMES MCCoBB; and, we
regret to learn, it is feared the wound will
prove fatal; the ball having entered the
breast, just above the nipple Columbia
Times, 18th inst.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-18

- The North Carolina Railroad is com
plctcd to Greensborough, and the cars now
reach that town. There is gap of about
eleven miles west of Greensborough, which
Will be filled up in the course of a few weeks
and then the Road will have been fully
completed. The cars from the North now
arrive in Charlotte at O'Clock, Z. NJ.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-18

AFFAIRS IN KANSAS.-Persons who left
Kansas, December 3, state that 700 men
were under arms at Laurence, and that
500 Missourians were encamped at Waukesa
Greek, seven miles from Laurence. Other
parties of Aissourians, with cannon, were
on the march to Kansas.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-18
Ladies' supper.
Hotel 1I:ia for Rent,

"HE undersigned wish to rent the HOTEL in
Il the town of NEWTON, Catawba county,
known as 80 Shuford's Hotel" 1t has line of
Offices adjoining, and STABLES, all in
good repair.
In Newton there is a fourishing College, with
about 100 students. and from this source alone
the Hotel will receive considerable patronage.
Persons wishing to rent, viii of course examine
the property. 70 Immediate possession will be
given. Address either of the undersigned, at
Beattie's Ford, Lincoln County, n. c."
W. B. WRITER'S,
Orr J. w. MOORE.
Dec ~ 1S55 -4t*
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-18
FURNITURE FOR SALE
DISSOLUTION.

TENHE FIRM hitherto existing under the title
= of PRITCHARD q CALDWELL, Drug
gists, is dissolved by mutual consent this day,
(the I7th-) All persons indebted to the same,
are earnestly desired to make arrangements, al
any rate by January Court next, for settlement
Germ is in arrears, to present their Claims by that
time for settlement, to II. NJ Pritchard
The Drug Business will be car
ried on as heretofore, at the old stand, No. 8
Granite Row, opposite Sader's Hotel
where the subscriber will be happy to see any
and ALL of his old friends and generous patrons
at any and all times.
II. NJ. PR1TCHARD, NJ. D.,
Druggist s. Apothecary
Charlotte, Dec. IL, 1855.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-18

~ Gen. Cass, it is said, has written
letter to Il committee i'll Pennsylvania, which
will make its appearance shortly, withdraw
ing from the field as a candidate for the
Presidency.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-18

Flour has declined sales of State brands at s.
Sc, Ohio So 81, Southern 50 81. The grain mar
ket has been checked blythe announcement ofnews
by the Steamer and it is impossible to give quota
tons. Stocks are higher. Exchange is dull
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and is Of unsurpassed fertility. The
TWO OTHER PLACES
are in the same vcinage, and is in the virgin
growth and heavily timbered ; one contains
rs acres, the other 40.
These lands probably the most produc.
tive ever offered for sale in this county aud nf-
fords, 10 those who wish to purchase, a rare op-
portunity for safe and profitable investment.
Those who wish TO examine the premises
can do SO by calling on the subscriber Tho
will take pleasure in showing them the lands
JOHN NJ. MATTHEW
Aug. II, 1855. Aft
10 Chester Standard, and Wadesborough
News, will copy times and forward bills 10
the subscriber at Providence, Z. o., Mecklcn.
burg Co, N. c.
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Charlotte, N. q.

OAAGGA- ~ q w. -4S ~
At a meeting of the Board of Commits
sioners, held at their Council Chamber,
on Saturday evening, oath November,
1855:
tt is ordained by said Board,
l. That the lntendant be authorised 10 sub
scribe $4,000 to the capital stock of the
WILMINGTON & RUTHERFORD RAIL
ROAD COMPANY: PROVIDED, That the citi-
zens of said town shall approve the same bv
popular vote.
And for the purpose of ascertaining their
wishes in relation to said subscription, an
election will be opened and held on Saturday,
22nd day OF December, 1865, at the Court
House in said town, when and where each
and every person authorised to vote will have
an opportunity of voting for against the
proposition as provided for in the act of As
sembly OF 854 and '55, authorship the Cor
poration of the Town of Charlotte to sub
scribe to certain Rail Roads
w. F. DAVIDSON,
Teste, lntendant.
J. B. KERR.
Nov. 27-lS-td
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-18
PUBLIC SALE AND HIRING.

an WEDNESDAY the 10Th Of December
" next, will be sold at the late residence
of DR.. J. M. Harris, deceased, the following
property The entire crop OF Corn, Wheat, Oats
Fodder, Hay, &C.. ) Horses, Mules large stock
OF Cattle, Bacon and Stock Hogs, Sheep, 2 road
Wagons, | Buggy and Harness, House ard
Smith T.,ols, good cotton Gin and Thrasher,
besides every other sort of Properly usually found
on faIm
ALSO,
At the same time and place will be hired out pub
The Plantation will also be rented out, for the
year 1856.
J. NJ. STRONG, Adln'r
Nov. 81. (Whg copy ts) I7.4w
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ARSCONDED.

HLARK STARNES, protesting to have pur-
u chased horse from the subscriber, got the
animal in his possession, and absconded, without
complying with the conditions agreed upon. 1t
is supposed he has gone towards Lincoln county.
1 give this notice, to guard the public against an
individual who has thus taken advantage of a
deaf and dumb man.
Ally MARTIN.
Mecklenburg County,
Dec 1S IS5S-2t*
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-18
New York. Dec. 18th.

Cotton-Sales of8500 bales to-day, and the mar
ket unchanged. Sugar-Sales of fair at cents.
NJoIacS1S NJ :S2I reptiti,d
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Charleston, Dee. 10Th.
Neu Orleans. Dec. TIfIa.

Cotton-The market was quiet to-day, the trans
actions having been limited to 923 bales, at 81 t
%.
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PRESBYTERIAN
: REh'MAln COLLEGE,.

FNHE President of this institution has come on
l. for the purpose of making the necessary ar
engagements to open its first session. The term
will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 1856, and close at
the expiration of five months. The families in
the village have opened their houses for the &C
commodaton of borders during the first session,
after which the building will be completed. The
price of board has not yet been regulated suffice
it to say that it may be had upon very reasonable
tcrms-not more than nine dollars per month,
and probably much less Mr.. Tinsly will be aided
by many assistants may be found necessa-
ry. The department of music will be under the
supervision of young lady highly qualified for
the work.
TERMs-Collegiate English branches, per ses-
sion of FIVE months $4,000
Preparatory department 1880
French Language 1900
Latin or Greek do. 1850
Music on Piano 5000
Use of Instrument $50
Wood and other contingencies leo
TRUSTEES.
Statesville, N. c., Dec. s, '55-19-Ij
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TEEE MARKETS.
Charlotte, Dec. II, 1855.

CORRECTED WEEKLY BY c, II. ELRIS & CO.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-05-09
Anniversaries TO he Held.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 8.
American Tract Society," Broadway Tabernacle, 10 A.
N. Speakers-Rev. DR.. A. d. Smith, Rev. T. L. Cuyer,
and Rev. DR.. Tying The Society and Board Of Directors
meet at the Tract House at O'clock for business and
the election Of officers and committee.
American Baptist Home Mission, Perrepont street Bap-
list church, Brooklyn, 10 M.
American Anti-avery Society, Metropolitan theatre,
10 A. N. Address by Hon. Charles Sumner slavery,
Metropolitan theatre, ~ P. n.
American Congregational Union, Pilgrim church,
Brooklyn, 10 A. NJ
american Home Missionary Society, Tabernacle, TX
Pm.
Five Points House of Industry, at Broadway Taber
nacle, 3P. NJ
THURSDAY MAY 10.
American Bible Society, Tabernacle, 10 A.. NJ.
New York Colonization Society Lafayette place, IN
Pm.
American Temperance Union, Tabernacle 7hPM.
American Hebrew Christian Assocat on Norfolk Street
Methodist church, TX Pm.
New York Prison Association, DR.. Cheevers church,
American Anti Slavery Society, (old School, Garrison
Section BIT sness and general discussion. Free will
Baptist church, sullivan street.
American Congregational Union-Anniversary, ICON
tinued. )-Church Of the Pilgrims. Broohlyn.
New York Institution for the Blind, in the Broadway
Tabernacle, at4P. NJ
FRIDAY, MAY IL.
American Anti. Slavery Society-Annversary, ICON
tinued )-FreewiIl Baptist Church, Sullivan street
American Board Of Commissioners for Foreign Mis-
sions-Anniverssry. 10 A. NJ; Broadway Tabernacle.
TUESDAY MAY Is.
Twenty second anniversary of the New York Magdaen
Society win be held at the Asylum Eighty eighth street.
between Fourth and Fifth avenues.
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Hs knew vsy vs thss he had refuse the admittancs
o. coIored boys INTO hi. .hop - apprentees-M Topp
IL boss tailor)-the white refusing TO work he
would admit soored youths to his place Of business
Mr.. DOWNING thought that all those little difficulties
should be overcome. He knew Of where colored
at first refused admitance to workshops Of the
whites but by resolution they succeeded in establishing
themselves fully in the confidence of both the employers
and the employed. In the large machine shop Of Mr..
Norris, in Philadelphia, OF the principal men en-
ployed by him was colored man. He was refused ad-
nttance some to the factory by the workmen
but Mr.. Norris being resouts, the solored
tanned in the establishment and is in fair way to
become the foreman of the entire shop.
DR.. PENNINGTON would Ike to see q school establiahed
where the white as well the oolored youth would re-
ceive good education. He would not like TO sec the
school confined exclusively TO the culture Of the coored
but would be In favor Of inviting white folks TO join
with them in the noble enterprise
MT BROWN, Of Elmira, hoped the report would be
adopted. as there nothing important to the well
being Of the colored industrial college.
motion was here made to adjourn until = o'clock.
Mr.. DOWNING then said they might meet earlier so
that they could 60 the Metropolitan theatre to hear
the proceedings Of the Anti Slavery but his ideas
complete overruled, as the body moved 70 ADJOURN
until n O'Clock p. N.
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AMERICAN AND FokEIGN ANTLsLAvERY
SOCIETY,"

me annual meeting Of the American and Foreign Anti
Slavery Society held at the soceys rooms at nine
o'clock yesterday morning.
Annexed is an abstract Of the annual report
Ausion ia made 10 the large number tracts
that have been published by the society the
Of the National Era by the Educational Committee which
sold to the proprietor Dr. Bailey
the liberation OF the Amisad Africans and the establish
mont Of the Mendi Mission under the auspices OF the Amer
can Missionary Association which brought about I'M
der the influence of the comme and the various measures
that have adopted of the The eff
forts Of the society IL is said been devoted carrying
out the great principles Of the American Anti Slavery So
siety, promuga Philadelphia the 4th OF Becem
ber 1884, CT risan principles until higher aims de-
manded the ces Of the large portion Of
the society of the committee with the
belief that direct efforts should be made than hereto
fore for the abolition Of slavery the United States; and
that the sinfulness, egay and aonalty Of
American slavery should extensively nculcated Al
fusion alo made the establishment Of society,
entitled The Abolition Society of New York City and vi
IN cecon that the only hope for the peaceful abolition
foregoing with corresponding action by the people OF the
country they prevail hope but they Fail there
little expectation anything eectua being accomplished
system niguity that dgraces this country and
insults the living God in the person of the poor oppressed
slaves OF the land.
After few from several Of those present. the
meeting adjourned.
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o.n move Ia their orbits round the great ssatral sun
n The Unsn, even If the great luminary Of vryinis
should be Withdrawn. But there Is NO danger Of VIZ
,nia leaving Union. She has got two three hun
Srsd pledges the Union in the persons OF Of the
frst families Of Virginia. feeding at the public crib in
WIN belong to the Union. (IAughter) Gentsmsn, the
svshoders cannot be driven out Of the Union, this
Usion broken to day into SAT 900 fragments and
one Of the 900 shareholders ON each fragment
aughtr Shareholders know that the great doctrines
Of anti slavery wouo reach themthat they cannot
man in the Union and by the Union TO govern and d.
rect the policy Of the country. Let take the govern
ment OF the country a. We have the power TO do It.
tol and direct its policy and establish the policy Of free
DOM and the Shareholders Of the South win quietly sub
nit to be ruled by majority Of the country. At any
whenever and wherever, and however may be called
epon TO act we shall give our voice and our vote to
freedom and free Institutions for all and chains and et
ters for none Cloud applause.)
The company was treated to another dose OF minstrel
~, and then separated.
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Independence OF Central Amcrica-The Pub-
lie Observation-Disclosures Rarrundlae

Independence OF Central Amcrlca-The Pub.
lie services-Ex-President Barrundla.
Mr.. SoUKR, at q recent meeting Of the Historical
Society, announced the death Of Senior Barruna
former President Of Central America and honorary
member of the society. He also submitted rapid out
line Of his public services replete with historical facts
connected with the independence of Central Amerie
which Of much general interest and which give
complete
Mr. PRESIDENT AND GKNTIEMEN-It has devolvei up n
me to announce to you the death Of Senior DON jose
Francisco Barrundia honorary member Of this soce
ty formerly President Of the Federal Republic Of Central
Americas and at the time Of his DEATH Envoy of the Re
States He died suddenly in this city, on the 4th day
Of August last, aged 10 years. shall detain you but
events the long public Of this truly grest
These will speak for his fame and command for bis
than tie most studied eulorums Senior Bsrr1nda was
born in the city Of Guatemala the capital Of the ancient
Captain Generally or kingdom OF the same name. His
family one Of the most distinguished in the coun-
try, and many Of Its members had held high
positions under the crown. But sympathsins in
the liberal ideas which and the French revo
luton has inspired and which always and win forever,
find copgenal coil in the hearts Of the young and ardent
his family sniecedents did not prevent him from becom-
American Independence. He had hardly attained his
majority, when he took ground IN favor OF the extension
spite pf sssa prohbons boldly ATTACKED the colo
NAL system OF spain and all the arbitrary distinctions
Of society with which 1t was connected-assertng the
people the only legitimate of government He
was at once denounced impious and hereto by the
church. prosecuted socially by the astocracy and pro
ceeded against vigorously by the vicsroy Accused of
conspirpg against the crown he was tried, and ia
junction with number Of compatriots, sentenced to
death. They, however, escaped TO the mountains,
where they remained In concealment for SIX years
until 1919. During this time Barrundia made
himself acquainted with the English language and
anneaed by suffering prepared to take his part in
the stern Of his country emancipation As soon
as the popular feeling was ripe for the movement
emerged, like second John, from the Forest and put
himself at the head Of the revolutionary party in
Guatemala On the 10th Of Sept, 1891, he saw the
first triumph of the to which he had dedicated his
Life In the declaration Of independence by the people ia
their primary capacity In the great square OF Guae
maa But although the separation Of the country from
epain was effected, its organization remained 70 be
compliahed. And here commenced the sevsrest trial
Barrupdias public career.
The officers Of the government, the arisocracy and,
the priesthood finding themselves poveress TO resist
the popular will had offered opposition 70 the seps
ration from SPAIN but true 10 their instincts, they
sought TO direct 1t 70 their own advantage. Con6dipg