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Washington telegraph., 1855-12-26

ITelgrapbed TO The Memphis BuIietia
Litter from CaiiIo1m5a- AGornons and
Lsdja,ss Fjghtjng-A6ray at Rogae
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-26
New YORK. Dec. II.

The steamer Northern Light arrived to-
day from California.
Gen W H. Richard~on. United States
Marshal. has been assassinaied. The Sher
if had great difficulty IN keeping his assas-
sin from being lynched.
Isaac D. Fall. Collector at Fort Monter-
ey, and Thomas Williamson-have been MUIR
dered, ii is supposed, by a party of Mexi-
cans In arresting whom fight ensued, In
which two Sheritfs were killed
A fight had occurred at Rogue river in
which the Regulators some four hundred
strong. we're obliged ta retire. after fighting
niue hours Eighteen men were killed and
fifteen wounded. Gen. Wool proceeded to
the scene Of tT6iiItla-,
Sault, Sanders & Brenham, bankers fail
ed their liabilities amountsto $50 600.
Salt. lake Cry. Oct. 10
4 difficulty has occurred between the
SIormons and Eaton. Indians Several Nor
mons were murdered
Washington telegraph., 1855-12-26

These reflections sad and solemn as tbev
are are cheered and frightened by the
christians hope Of Immortality beyond the
Grave
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-01
s" Sanl.o

II is our custom not 10 reply 10 anonymous
writer's, but we think there is good reason III lhis
insta nee for a departure from it 10 notice an ar
ticIe signed SAM in the Wing of Tuesday last.
We are at loss TO discover the motive that
prompted The publication Of charges so utterly
false and corrupt. 1t is known TO all who reaa
the Democrats that the Editor is consistently oP'
posed to the Know Nothings, that he has written
and published as much against them as has aP'
peared in any weekly in the State, and he Is POSI-
tive that nothing be has ever said IN any con-
versaton, whether jesting or in earnest could
lead any sensible, fair. minded man 10 suppose
that he was applying for admission INTO the coun'
Gill; But, even if he did jocularly say that he was
disposed to join the Know N"hngs, is not the
man, who by giving direction and meaning 10
the remark, WHICH he knows was not intended,
guilty of perpetra,ing a wiI!ful falsehood?
He now calls upon the author 10 state when It
was the Editor oil the Democrat applied, end when
It was he was told that such man as he was
would be permitted to join it's Tell the time and
place. You know, Sam" your statement is a
base faIsehood, and Won ought TO have known that
the Editor would be very likely totefI You so t."
your teeth. Alas! you are Know Nothing ard
Islander pay be part of your creed, for LET him
tell YOU that certain book teaches, that he that
swears will lie.
The Editor dislikes the necessity which COM
peIs him to soil his columns with such language
bu, he thinks the scamp who would unbIushIngIy
publish so gross lie ought TO be held up TO the
scorn OF all honest men, whether Know NothIngs'
Wings or Democrats. 1t has come to high
pass when a journalist, in the discharge oil his
Calling is not permitted TO give his views IN
mild and respectful manner upon subjects OF gen.
eral concern, without some scoundrel telling lie
upon him and then expressing his willingness to
swear to it. We are not to be intlmdated by
any such threat as that contained in "Sams "
article. If he does prove it, it will be by swear
ing to what he in substance knows 10 be black
and malicious faIsehood.
While we will be courteous and respectful to-.
wards our opponents, are ever ready 10 defend
ourseIf from any shaft hurled by midnight
assassin, however insidiously directed or with
whatever power sent, All we ask is, fair play
and an open fight. We do not desire, indeed, we
will not be drawn into a newspaper controversy.
We have no dark, secret places to hide iii, nor
have we taken any oath 10 conceal the truth our
principles are proclaimed to the world and the
Editor when sought for can always be found.
Who is {" Sam? Justice demands that he
will come out and show himself
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-01
ParaEuaY Ten.

There was lately procured BY Lieut.. Page, Of
the United States ship Wafer Witch, which is
now engaged in exploring the sources OF the river
Platte, in South America, for distribution. the cell
ebraled mate, or Paraguay lea. The leaves of
This plant are used. by infusion, 10 Paraguay, Urn.
quay, The Argentine Republic, Chill, Peru, and
Ecuador, by all classes OF persons, and at all hours
Of the day. The Creoles drink the infusion in a
pot called mate, from the spout of which the lea
is drunk, with or without little burnt sugar, Gin.
namon, or lemon juice. They drink il at every
meal, and seldom eat before they have taken
some Of it. The more wealthy and refined por.
ton OF The population partake of ,he infusion from
a mate, or teapot, formed Of silver or other mate.
riais, by means OF tin or silver pipe, chilled the
6OmbllSa, perforated with holes at one end, to pre-.
vent swallowing the pulverized herb which floats
on the surface. The quantity Of leaves used by
person who is fond Of it is an ounce. Ii is Gus
tomary, in good society, TO supply each Of the
party with mate and pipe, with the infusion as
near as possible to boiling temperature, which
those who are habituated to its use can swallow
without inconvenience, but often The whole house:
hold and their visitors supplied by handing
The mate from one to another, filling it up with
hot water as fast as it becomes exhausted. IL the
wafer ls suffered to remain long the leaves, tho
decoction becomes Of an inky blackness. The
taste of the leaves, when green, somewhat resen
bes that of mallows, the inferior kinds Of green
tea from China. The people of South Amerca
attribute innumerable virtues to this tree; but
most of the qualities ascrbed to i! are doubtful
1t is certainly aperent and duretic, and, like OPT
UNI, produces some singular and contrary effects.
1t is said TO give sleep to the restless and spirits
to the torpid; and, like that drug, when habit
once contracted Of using it, il is difficult TO leave
it off, its effects the constitution being similar
TO that produced by an lmmoderate use Of sPiru,,
Gus liquors. The tree is highly ornamental, an0
doubtless would flourish in any soil and situation
where the magnolia grandhora would thrive
Hence its introduction into the middle and south
ern sections of The Union is we'll worthy OF the
attention of all who have the proper convenience
for cultivaling Washington Union,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-01
The Virginia ElecIiGn.

The Richmond Enquirer, Of Tuesday, the 2ssh'
has reported official majorilies from l22 countess
giving Henry A. Wise, the anti. Know Nothing
candidate for Governor, majority Of lO,647 votes
over Flournoy, his opponent, and The Congressional
districts are heard from, returning all the old
members, with the exception of Lewiss district.
The Euquirer thinks he is elected.
There were twenty counties sill to hear from,
which gave Pierce a majority Of 34s.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-01

CHARLOTTE, May 81, 1855.
Couon-comlng in freely-market buoyant. A
choice lot sold, on Tuesday, for Ill cents. Ex-
tremes ranging from 81 to lo3 cents.
FIour-a limited supply, a' from sst to $40
per barrel.
Corn-Sl.I0, and 10 active demand.
Meal-SllO and wanted.
Bacon-hog round, 1Oc. CHOICE hams will
readily bring ii cents.
Lard-lO ceDts-meets a ready sale.
Beef-from 10 TO 12l cents.
SaII-S2 SO.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-01
Hon. Henry A. Wise.

We place at the head Of our columns this week
the name ofIhis gifted son OF the Old Dominion, as
the Candidate Of the great democratic party for
the Presidency in 1855.
His great and successful efforts in behalf OF the
Constitution, private rights and religious federation,
sntitIe him above all The statesmen Of the Union
to be our Standard bearer. If it were usual for
the candidates for the office Of Chief Magistrate TO
canvass, his voice would be heard in the thckest
Of the fight, and his thrilling and imprisoned eIo-
ouencs would arouse such enthusiasm among the
F.vP.1 IrIIuu.IyUtnr.s,~--- III Il L-I-~~4
in every State in the conFederacy.
Bold, defiant. straight forward, entertaining no
opinion that he is afraid TO express in the open
face of day, he scorns from his Utmost soul the
doctrine that would rob man of his franchise on
account of the place of his birth, or would create
any religious test qualification for office, and
make him seek the dark and covert places where
ths owl and the bat concoct their schemes Of plum.
der.
His lodge-room is the green earth, the Heavens
his canopy, the bright orb of day his lamp and the
world his audience. Gifted by nature with noble
instincts, reared and educated among the fathers of
the republic, i;e inhaled from infancy the purest
principles of democracy, the warmest sympathy
for The down-trodden sons Of despoIism, and his
heart beats with christian fervor for those who de.
sire to worship God according to the dictates of an
enlightened conscience.
A statesman of broad experience, true hearted
Southrop, he would WELD his mighty influence TO
calm internal strife. strengthen the bonds of the
- l.
the Stars and stripes respected abroad.
IN the recent campaign his burning and convinc.
ing appeals aroused The slumbering energies of the
invincibe democracy Of his own native State, and
they reared breast work against the stream of
moral Pesllence that the abolition foe had prepar.
ed to engulf the South. Virginia 10 the great heart
Of tie democracy, and it will be an evil day for
the country when the flag Of the foe is seen to
wave from lis proud citadel. Then we may say
farewell to those cheriehed principles which have
made our country 1.-The land of the free and the
home of the brave" the last strong hold of Liberty
upon earth. and the asylum of the oppressed Of
every CLINE.
Then may Know Nothingism pluck the chapIet
from the brow of the Goddess of Liberty, and
prescription and bloody persecution rule star
OF the ascendant.
There is no statesman of the present century
10 whom we are more indebted for the manten.
ance and expositons of the conservative principles
OF our party ihan to the Hero Orator of Accomac
Long may his chiralrOus deeds live green in the
memory Of hi. cOuntrymen neryiDg their hearts
10 defence Of freedom Of opinion, freedom of &C.
zion and Freedom Of the Press-the great bpIwarks
Of frearekresen,aliye government.
The smoke end beat Of the conflict has passed
over, the day is Oqrs, and Know-No.hipgism will
rapidly descend to the
Vile dust from whence it sprung,
Unwept, unhonored and unsuhg -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-01
MORE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. fillihnste rim q

MORE F1LLIBUsTERING.-Another fillibustering
expedition is on the tapis. This time Peru is to
be the favored country. According to the reports
IN circulation, the friends of General technique,
lately overthrown by Don Domingo Elias and
General Castillo, are organizing an expedition 10
restore their fallen chef;an TO the presidency Of
that republic. 1t will be recollec,ed that Gen. E.
was beaten by the aid Of seventy Americans, dis
appointed Amazon gold hunters, 10 the army of
General Castillo, and the adherents Of Ecbinloue
argue that if seventy Yankees put Castillo in power.
hundred or more could restore technique. Peru
has been in disturbed condition since the last re.
vouton, and is probably ripe for another. An
expedition could be easily formed here just now.
The failure of the other fllibustering schemes has
left abundant floating material in this country,
which could be made available by leader with
plenty OF funds; and it is said that the Echinione
party have large supply on hand, and any
amount in prospective, in the shape of land and
other spoil. Gen. Echinlque arrived here about
two months ago, and put Up at the ST. Nicholas
Hotel.--Ne.o York Herald.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-01
MIR. Stephens Letter.

The letter of the Hon. A. H. Stephens, lead
ing Clay whig, OF Georgia, will be found upon the
first page of this weeks issue. We commend Its
perusal 10 our readers with the ll assurance that
the views he takes Of the Know Nothing organiza.
ton will meet the hearty concurrence from those
who love their country more than the spoils Of
office. That a large number Of those in the South
who have entered the council are actuated by pa.
triotic motives none can question; hence we take
It for granted that they would like to read what
opinion an able and well.informed statesman en-.
tertans of its operations upon the genius of our
Institutions. 1t is a calm and dignifed document,
and at the same time most pungent and scathing
exposure of the tendency of this secret political
society. If the Know Nothing principles are so
much better than those of the great Wing and
Democratic parties, is it not little strange that
scarcely statesman OF large experience in ma
tonal politics have given it their countenance q
How is il that while their cry is, that it is CON-
bination of good men Of all parties to put down
old WORKOUT political hacks, that in nearly every
instance, in this State, they are the very men who
are now the recognized candidates of the order
10 the Wilmington District, David Reid. is the
huO"-NOlnIHS cdnuludte, VINO Is well known 10
all anxious office. seeker for years. that his
own party has never recognized his qualifications,
though he has most pertinacously pushed himself
forward and no longer than last winter he was
at Raleigh begging for a Judgship, without any
prospect of success. Mr.. Shepard, in the Raleigh
District, has also been restless spirit; but his
claims has been ignored, by his party time and
again. In this District, the Know Nothings are as
yet without candidate in the field. Are they
also looking out for broke-down Democrat! If
one such be found, for our part. they are well
come to him.
So far as we can learn, there is not a single
distinguished gentleman this State, of either party
that has fully Endorsed the movement. How can
such an Order last long? Will it be many years
before those who are members will be marked and
become odious as the members OF the old Hart.
ford Convention And may not that be the rea-
son Why they have adopted The precauton of
secrecy, TO prevent the consequences that must
attach the belonging to such an order} Ifthis be
not so,why this secrecy? these midnight meetings
Read Stephens letter and that will explain ALL,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-01

NATURAL History OF THE LoCUsT.-The fol.
lowing information concerning the habits of the
fourteen year locust, given by writer in the Bos.
ton Advertiser, will be found interesting at the
present time.
The locusts favorite resort is that OF copse of
young and rather thin oak wood, where the soil is
rather soft and light. They are first discovered
In the ground near the surface, in the form of a
large white grub or worm, and quarter OF an inch
IN diameter Where or in what mode they pass
through the chrysalis state, and become fully in
vested with wings and other members, l do not
know; but they are soon found IN vast numbers
and in full chorus of sonorous voices, among the
branches of the small trees. They have dis
tinctly marked w found on the back. In this
stage ofthelr lives they do not seem to feed. On
opening one, the body appears to be mere hoI
low shell, without any feeding or digesting organs
They continue in thus state, 1 believe, about six
weeks or two months.
Shortly before their disappearance, MANY of the
small twigs Of the young oaks appear to DO pirdled
and partially cut off, and hang suspended from the
extremity of the branches. The leaves turn red
as when touched by frost in autumn. Ga exam.
nation these twigs appear to be sawed about two
thirds off and glr6led, SO that the circulation OF
sap beng cut off, it soon dies, and probably falls
to The ground during thesensuilg winter by the
action OF wind, rain and snow.
The general belief IS, that by a curious and re.
markable instinct, the nsec Is led TO deposit its
eggs IN some secure mode upon these small twiss,
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and then thus partially to sever them from ), .
parent stock, so that by their fall the epps .1s S
be borne gently and safely to the ground ' ;~l
whose bosom they are in some form received "Do
cherished, to reappear in the form of the full oro%
locust, after the lapse Of seventeen years. T
not aware that this fact of the deposit Of epus NM
the falling twg has been verified by actual Obss'
walton il is one of the points which require ear.
full examination.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-01

DANv1LLE RAIL RoAD.-The cars now run on
this road 70 Marsajles, distant "a miles from Dan
vile and the Richmond mail is received daily
before sunset. We learn that enough iron has
been purchased to complete the road TO Danvile
and it is expected that it will progress at the rals
os from four to six miles per month, until il reach
es its termination. If this calculation s correct
we may expect 10 see the cars on the opposite
side flhe Dan, some time next Fall.
DanviNe Register.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-01
Washington Affairs.
WASHINGTON, May 30

The State Department has received informa.
tion thai Mr.. Perry had announced 70 the Spanish
Government The acceptance By The United States
Of The proposed settlement OF the Black Warrior
question.
teal bill.
Mr.. Wise's Trends now 6Iing one hundred
guns IN honor of his election.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-01

MEcKLENBuRs FLoUR.-A gentleman Of this
place, just returned from Charlotte, laid on our
table yesterday a specimen of Mecklenburg Flour,
in the shape OF some biscuits made therefrom uu.
der the superintendence of the excelen, lady oil
our worthy friend Sadler, mine hos, of. Sader's
Hotel in Charlotte. They prove two things
that good Mecklenburg Flour is equal 10 the bes,
in the world, and that they know exactly how 10
use it as it should be used at Sadler's Hotel, a
place where the traveller feels at home and com.
Portable. Mr.. Sader our first friend in his
State, and we have always since felt pride and
pleasure in knowing him still to be SUCH, and 10
recprccaiiug that feeling towards him and his.
Wilmington JaTnaai 22d ut.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-01

riRE.-A fire broke out in Petersburg, Va. on
boillngsrook street, on the night OF the i7,b nj,
and consumed twelve store houses involving los.
Of abou. $4,000, 'oSS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-01
Charleston Market.

CHARLESTON, May 80.
Sales of cotton to-day AGO bales, at 9 TO 12t
cenls-buIk of sales at l0a to III. Only 80
bales PouIm brand, fancy article, at l24 cents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-01
New York Market.

New YORK, May 29.
Cotton has declined cent. MddIing uPlands
III cents. Flour Is unsettled. Ohio $lO.l2
$IO37. Mixed corn $I.05 SIT.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-01

- a terrible storm passed over portion Of
Elife'd District, 6 c. some few day SjuGe and
several persons were killed by lightning.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-06-01

Hon. Jas. c. Dobbin, Secretary Of the Navy
returned to Washington much improved IN he'ii''
The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1855-10-06

This large sum justly due and owing from
the Bank, has to be made up from the pock-.
cts of the people; or in other words, the peo-
are compelled to pay SIG, 900 more than they
woald Be. ifthe Rauenna Bank sustained ,ts
share Of tie public burthens. Thus are the
laboring men of the County robbed in four
years Of over $4,000! s als .l' Avn
When we take into consideration the fact
that there other Banking Institutions scat
tered over the State which also refuse to
pay their taxes, and that Overcome million Of
Dollars is now due and owing to the State.
the consideration becomes one. Of deep i'm,
portance to the people, In periods cflR.
nancial embarrassment like that which We
witnessed during the past year, It was hard
enough for the people 70 pay even their ..
quail and proper share Of the public burthens,
but when they are compelled 10 pay not on.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-02-15

OF the Military Commander
Against F~Ilibusters.

lfrom the San Diego Herald, Jan. 1871
A rumor has been current here, for the past week,
that the people Of Lower California we're about to make
n demonstration TO secure their independence OF the
Mexican confederation. As this rumor may have the
effect to bring down from the upper counties a horde Of
cut. throsts and robbers, who may consider thi, a Gt OPP
portunity TO exercise their lavless vacations, we deem Il
proper TO notify s1ch persons as may be attracted TO
this point by the hore OF plumber, that there Ia no sen.
sible or zane man In the whole OF Lower California who
has for n moment entertained such q thought a. a decla-
ration OF Independence. Even IL the people desired IL,
they have not the pecuniary or physical ability to sus-
tain an independent government for the space Of six
months.
The following, which We publish at the request OF Sc
nor helendIes, Commandante Of the northern frontier OF
Lower California, indicates q friendly disposition on the
part OF our neighbors, which IL highly commendable
and rakeworthy-especially as we have no treaty with
the supreme government Of Mexico, as with some other
powers, providing for the arrest and surrender OF fugi-
tives from justice. Az far as We have been abs 10 as
certain the public sentiment Of the peopie OF Lover Calf
fornia, Senior Melendres possesses their entire confidence,
and u doing all in his power, even at o personal sacrifice,
10 promote the interests and advance the prosperity OF
the people over whom be Is deputed by the central gov
eminent TO exercise authority.
Antonio Maria Melendrex, military commander Of the
northern frontier Of Lower California, taking into cou.
sideration the dinereut eonvulsicns Of arms which this
country has suffered, and weary OF trying all possible
means Of resisting the ingress Of . number Of assassius
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ference % The abolition question, showing
ne had always played the trimmer and hypoc\
a regard TO that heresy. By the way. Mr.. Bus
has also got Z "Scsrlet Letter" from Cen. Pier}
which he read TO the audience, and b. which !
appeared that General Pisrce was opposed 4
throwing John Atwood overheard in 1851, an
other that made General Pierce President. It mo-
appears that 1t was done in spite Of him by bctt<
and truer men, the fruits Of which he hss respet
! viii send you q copy Of the letter, III can preval
rich Q time in this county before, and never ala
man 30 t~ramphantly turn the tables on III
enemies a. did Mr.. Burke lpon the emissaries Of h
Concord csbal, who were sent here TO annibpa}
him.