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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27
A Patent Leather Mandatory,

The patent leather mandatory of T. P Howell,
d Co., Of New Ark, New Jersey, is the largest es-
tablshment of the kind in this country 1t occupies
about two acres of ground, and has buildings which
together make nearly 1000 feet in length by 80
feet in breadth, stories high. correspondent of
the New York Tribune States that the leather fin
ished in HowelPs factory alone in year would cover
a surface of some fifteen acres exclusive of what
called the splits" and including these would cover
nearly double that surface. In this factory are en-
ployed about l6O men, who receive $50, 900 in wa
ges year; that is, more than $1,000 a week.
They use 500 hides week. or 10000 year, worth
in the state about SIS COO this last is not of
fcial) and making annual sales to the amount Of
100000. Mr.. Howell the proprietor of this great
leather mandatory, poor boy, about 5 years
ago. By his skill, industry, and enterprise, he has
already amassed a fortune and enjoys position in
society truly enviable. He is a relative of our wor-
thy neighbor, Mr.. S. NJ. Howell, who is not manu-
facturer of leather, but large consumer of it, in
the way of saddles harness, &c.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27
Gen. Cary.

This great Temperance orator a visit TO this
place. Our citizens have been favored with four clo-
qurnt addresses from him, the subject of his mission
the first Thursday afternoon in the Court House,
the other the Methodist Church Thurs,
day Friday. and Sunday nights. Large numbers have
fockcd to hear him, and all delighted with his
powerful arguments, appropriate illustrations and at
traetive manner Of delivery. He fully sustained his
high reputation orator. As laborer in the great
cause of temperance, Cen Gary has powers for good
rarely cqualIcd. We understand, he will address the
people of Rutherford the I!th 18th, and 18th Of
December; of Henderson the 18th, 10Th. and 9TH
Buucombe the 10Th, epth, and 2Ist of BuI
the 23rd, 9th, and 25th
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27
Congress.

This body meets Monday next. The Washington
papers inform that very active caucuslng daily 60
ing to determine how the elections of speaker cleIk,
printer, &C., shall be decided. The Presidents mes
sage in view the delicate state of affairs with
England and other great questions pending, will be
looked for with unusual interest. 1t will not be sent
from ashington, in advance of its delivery IL Con-
gress has been customary heretofore We will en-
brace the earliest opportunity to it befre our rea-
deTs.
Hon. VIM. CuI'om, of tennessee, "a defeated Tennes-
Know Nothing,) anti-Nebraska m n, is candi-
date for Clerk House of Representatives in Con-
gress and A. R. Boteler, also defeated X. N. candi
date for Congress, in Virginia.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27
0harlotte, N. q.

st a meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held
at their Council Chamber, Oh Saturday even
ing oath November, 1855:
It is ordained by said Board, That the
1 IntenGant authors 10 >uI~crrb: s2aOUO To- the
ca pit Al stock OF the WILMINGTON IL RUFHE Err.
FORD RAIL ROAD COhPANY: PRoyIDEp, That
the citizens of said tow shall approve the by
popular vote.
And for the purpose of ascertaining their wishes IN
relation said subscription, election id be opened
and held Saturday. 22nd day OF December, Is 5, at
the Court House in said towE, when and where each
and every person authorised Vote will have an oPpor
tunity of voting for or against the proposition
vded for in the of Assembly OF S5i and 49, author
Using the Corporation of the Town of Charlotte to
subscribe to certain Rail Roads.
w. F. DAVIDSON,
Teste, lntendan'I
J. B. KERK.
Nov. y. 1e-te
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27
TFor the Western Democrat. I
Justice.
A. A. N VI. TAYLoS
j. M SANDERS

take pleasure in announcing TO you facts,
concerning Providence Academy. There prevails
port among the good people of this county, that the
Institution known the Providence Acad my is under
bad character, and cover, that the students Of
said Academy of a turbulent and disorderIy char
acter. This report is false and malicious in the ex
treme. The students of Providence Academy have the
reputation of being perfect gentlemen in every of
word being quiet and peaceable and using the
decorum among themselves and he neighbors r. und
about Mr.. Kuykendal, the Principal of SD a cade-
N.Y. is Gentleman of refined character, and his r. pu-
tation scholar and tutor is air ady established,
both in this State and South Carolina. This lnsttu-
ton is situated in hea thy and moral neig borhood,
and is at present in 1ourishing condition, having be-
tween twenty and thirty classical students. And
moreover, it has been rumored that boarding is diff
cult thing to obtain in the neghborhood This is also
false and has been spread by person, designing
to injure the Institution. Boarding be obtained
almost any where in the neghborhood for a number of
students. l. friend of educa ion. Mr. Editor, send
you this article to refute the uacous reports and
parents and guardians that they need hes-
sending their and wards this deservedy
popular institute.
SO wad some prw'r the giftie gle US,
To see ourseis as itheIs US;
1t Yad trae monie a bunder free us
And foolish notion"
MAGNITS AMICITS EOjCATIONIS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27
FOREIGN NEWS.

The arrilal of the Steamer Canada Halifax, brings
European news o the 10Th instant.
Owing to the light stock Liverpool had advanced
Id on middIng and lower grades and Id fair qualities
Breadstus were active advance of Is per barrel III
-four Sd il wheat, and 2s cd in
There had battles between the Russians and
allied powers although preparations by both pries nd cafe
another collision
The panic regarding with the United States had en-
rey subslded in England. The papers ashamed Of
their recent BE- geren articles and attribute the alarm
schemng for the Presidency the part of Gen. Pierce and
his Cabinet
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27

The Convention of boilers the Philadelphia Know
Nothing Convention in session Cincinnati have
adopted report favor of restoring the Missouri Compro-
MISE that failing, Congress shall refuse admit any Slave
holding State.
The majority report adopted by of about ninety
three eleven The report says the Missouri COMPROMISE
should be restored and if efforts ta Congress
should refuse 10 admit any Safe roerang slavery 1t pro-
tests against coalescng with any party demanding
abandonment OF American principles the DISCRIMINATION
fthe American party.
Another meeting recommended be held at Philadelphia
on the 18th of February.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27
Troubles of Know Nothingism.

We refer the reader official documents our
first page emanating from the Know Nothing party Of
Charleston. 1t will be seen that one half recommends
dsbandng of the Order and dcsertion of their Princ
pcr while the other half refuses obey the
dation We could understand that the Order had
more than neutrality-suspicious. Foreigners and
Catholics-rnd is little surprising that they cannot
yet along with these two without so much wranplng
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27
North Carolina Central Rail Road.

This grand enterprise is rapidly approaching COM
pleton. The Cars from Goldsborough and Raleigh
now run within miles Of Greensborough, and the
Cars from Charlotte run to Thonasville, II miles
North of Lexington-leaving gap of unfinished
Railroad of about 80 miles TO be overcome by stag
ing. The whole line, it is estimate will be COM
plcted by the first of January. The cars from
brownsville now roach Charlotte at minutes past
10 o'clock p NJ
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27

THE SUICIDE OF MR.. DEBUTT.-The Philadelphia
Ledger OF Tuesday says that Mr. Debut OF North Carolina
who committed suicide boarding house in the vicinity
9th and Chestnut stree there committed the with the
utmost deberaon having placed basin beneath his head
catch the blood and preserve the urnure OF the
from injury. The deceased a mneI alogist Of some
emnence in North Carolina, and lis SAID he the first
dscoveer Of the gold deposits in this State Pecunary
barrassmcnt is the cause assigned for the rash
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27
Fun for the Million,

twill be by advertising columns that Washburns
Colossal American Circus and Indian Amphilheate will be
on exhibition this place Monday the 10th instant Those
who take pleasure in exhibitions OF the kind will have
favorable opportunity Cor enjoyment. The "risng genera
ton" will Of be strIed up" the occasion They
vii b Eara TO remember that "Intarss are about.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27
IFor the Western Democrat1
Classical Nhnrade.

am composed of five ylabIes my Fl ST Is Latin
Proposition; my second is Greek Verb in the plural
number; my third in Greek Interrogatve Advert; my
fourth is the root of Greek Noun of the second de-
cension; my fifth is he of Greek Adjective of
the first and second dec ension my whole is the Cap
itol of an European nation.
JAMES Il. NJ. ROBINSON.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27
4. d. d. f.

Alta regular meeting of Mecklenburg Declare ion
Lodge, No. g., held the 90 h November, 1853, the
following Preamble and Resolut were unanimously
adopted:
Whereas, the Almighty, in the dis pensation of his
righteous and inscrutabe providence has taken from
among U.S. our worthy and beloved Brother r. B. Harry
member OF this Lod re And whereas, Will we GU
bow in humble Resignation to the fiat of a.. all wise
and benehcent Creator, deem it less privilege
than our bounden duty to make some public expression
of our sentiments and feelings upon this sad event.
TheI efore,
Resoired, LIST, That the deceased deserved occu-
pied high place in the estimation of this Lodge and
that we do most sincerely lament his death the loss
of efficient and aectionate Brother and an honor
able and promising young man.
Res' ICED, End, That We do deeply sYmpathise and
condole with the fri nds and relations of depart
Brother and particularly with his Mother IN this heavy
athlction of her declining gears.
ResOred, 3rd, TIL page the Book of the Secre-
tary of this Lodge be left bearing tn following in
scriPtior
To THF MEMODY
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27

Eg The Governor of Georgia, in his message,
recommends the Legislature to provide for calling
State convention in case Congress rejects the adj
mission of Kansas into the Union on account of
being a slave-holding State; and in that case he
recommends disruption of the Union, but hopes
that the patriotism of the North will be exerted to
avoid such calamity.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27

The Legislature of Virginia assemblies Monday the Sd
Of December. Ex-Governor Floyd and o. NJ. Cruchhed,
ESQ., spoken OF for Speaker of the House Hon. John
Lercher said to be candidate for United State Senator in
place OF Mr. Mason, who desues rezelecqon.
The Legislature Of South Carolina assemb Monday,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27

DR. BEALE PARDoNED.-Dr. Beale, the Dentist,
sent to Moyamensing Prison, in Phil adephia, some
time since for outrage on the person of young
lady, has been pardoned by Gov. Pollock, and is
now at liberty. An act of Executive cemency which
viii not receive the appreciation of the public.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27

re- The southern Know-Nothings are calling
conventions in the different states of the South
for the purpose of getting rid of their secrecy and
their oaths. This is too late movement to be
effective Their secrets have been exposed to an
indignant country, and their oaths have been ex-
ploded and scattered by triumphant democracy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27

RE-ELEcr1oN OF Gov FIrzPArR1cK.-A dispatch
from Montgomery, Alabama, announces the re-
election of Mr. Fitzpatrick to the Senate the first
ballot. The vote stood: Fitzpatrick, seventy-nine !;
Luke Pryor. forty-fve.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27

THE METHODIST CONFERENCE.-THE Norm Car
DINA Methodist Confe adjourned Monday. at
Moriah Guilord county, n C., Wednesday before the I'd
Sunday in November, 1856
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27

In his county, the tn iDst., Mrs. SARAH
WALKER consort of Mr. William W alker, N the 6 st
year of her age.
Tn de eased exem larry d usef member
of the family and ETY.. In various relations she
acted par. we'll, and closed the rce of te enjoy
ing the respect and esteem Of all who knew he. A
mong many rats of haracter of imitation, she
yer, fectionate wife ard mother a kind and
friendly neghbor. willing to assist and elieve
others need and distress. She never known TO
speak evil of any. During last sic ness, winch
was and protracted, she exh biteG a si.cerc
oeep concern for her spiritual state. She
frequently expressed genuine confidence in the right
eousness Of the edeemer, the basis OF human
pardon and hope. Mayt Lord bind up he W und his
own hand has made p epare the surv vors for a
happy eunIon the wales of Parad Sc regalned
Beyond the fiji hit oftime,
Beyond the reign of death,
There surrey some essed cline
Whele ,fe is not a breath.
There is d above,
Where parting is unknown;
10 G eternity Of owe,
For ed 4 the good lone.
Let me improve the hours have,
Bef the daY of ace i fed;
There S no repentance in tie grave,
Nor pardon offered to the dead Con-.
In York District 5. c., on he 18th instant, JULIA
RICHARDSON, infant daughter of A B. Springs, aged
10 months.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27

TENNESSEE LEG1sLATURE-We learn from the
Nashville Union that sp' caI election for Repre-
senlalves Perry and DECATUR counties, len
ness"e,) has resulted in the success OF Democrat
10y 70 majority. This, it is stated. gives the
Democrats majority in the popular branch OF the
Tennessee Legislature.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27

N. c. LUNATIC ASYLUM.-Two hundred and fifty
applications have already beer made fo admission the
North Carolina Lunanc Asylum. The institution will be
ready for the reception of patients next month.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27
A Wholesale Stampede.

Eighteen slaves, of both sexes lett Norfolk last week, and
supposed have been Keyed the North by emssares
of the abotonsts Apos every week less escape
from that city by similar means.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27
The Monroe Barbecue.

The grand barbecue, Of the friends of the Wilmington,
Charlotte, and Rutherfordon RAILROAD, will come off on
Wednesday next, the 2sh instant, Monroe, in Union
County, Able speaking and fine eating be the
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27
Resignation of Secretary Dobbin.

stated upon what processes to be good authority that
Secretary Dobbin OF the Navy will resign his post i'll few
GAYS Ill health assigned the cause The Secretary
proposes spending the winter in FlUIids.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27

FUNNY-W. L. Garrison refuses to deliver one
the antsavery lectures at Boston, because Messrs.
Wise, Atchison Douglas, Mason, DC, were invited.
The lectures are now in course of delivery.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27

G- The sale of Mr.. WIN. GRIBBLE's fine farm and per
sona property, town. will no doubt draw together
a large crowd to-day.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27
MARRirD.

On the 18th int by the Rev. ]. Subtle, JOHN
D. SIMMONS, md Miss feline JONES, all
of leave and
/, Ruthe ford county. til 10th inst, by the Rev.
Bruce, THOS. }. i1ASTON, and Miss MARTHA
ANN BLAN.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27

Rowan AND DAVE FAIRs.-We cooy to-day
from the Carolina Waterman, The lists of pre-
miums awarded at the recent Rowan and D ,ve
County FAIRS. The attention Of Buncornbe and
Edgec"mbr IS invited by the Secretary, to the
large yield OF corn and wheat in Dayie. Mr.. Go.
Wilson. OF Davie. one hundred and ftv-lhrne
bushels, or thirty barrels and three bushels of
c"rn to the acre; aud Mr.. NJ Cuthrell. of D4yie,
nifty bushels OF wheat TO The acre. But Me-. J. D.
Johnson. OF Rowan, it seems. has cote beyond
MIR. Culhrell, having raised sixry-wo and hall
bushels OF wheat to The acre.
The farmers and mechanics OF Rowan aad
DaVie have just cause to be proud Of their pre-
MUM lsts.-Raieaph Stand4,d
Hen PRICE FOR NEGRoEs-On Friday last
Messrs. Dickinson, Hill. & Co.. auconeers sold
at their auction rooms on Franklin street, thirty,
three negroes, for Mr.. Clarke of Halifax county,
for the large sun of $40 665. The party were
divided thus: eleven men and boys, nIre women
and girls. and thirteen children. The averag
price for these negroes was 1920 2IA. and all al
them were purchased by Virginia farmers for their
own use. The highest price paid for any one ot
the servants was $l.2lO for black boy eighteen
years old. and The lowest was $40 FIR a brown
girl. The owner sold the :amlii-s together, one
Of which, consisting of a man. wife and four
children, brought 81 9O0.-Ri~hmond D.Spute,h
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27
III. B. H.aRRY".
Who Died November 18th,

1855.
RESOLVED, 4th, That wear the usual Badge of
Mourning for 80 days and hath Lodge Room be dr.
ed in the same.
ResolUed, 5th, That quest the Wesern Demo-
crat, and the North Carolina Wing publish these
resolutions, IND that written copy be the Family
of the Deceased.
!; fS / % s.; %:4 Committee.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27

It will be by official notice in another CO.
Imn that on tie 22d December vote is to be taken
nv our citizens on the question of a subscription of
s15 600 To the capital stock of the Wilmington Ruth
erford Rail. Road Company. The proposition, have
no doubt will meet the of large orlty
of the people oil Charlotte.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27

Cash paid for aidss.
THE mgnr>. pr'crs VIII pad tar hl,irs by
S. ~ HOWELL.
3 d"ors south oil S,dIer's H"rel.
Charlotte, Oct. 80. IA On
JOB PRINTING
NEATLY EXECUTED AT THIS OFFICE.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27

u We mentioned Yesterday the sailing from
New York Of the United States soop- of-war Sar-
atoga for the West Indies. We have since heard
that she is 10 proceed 10 Port-au Prince and bring
home the American schooner Amelia, lately seiz.
cd there by nrder of the Uned States Commere ial
Agent, together with her crew, soBae Of whom are
to be tried for a breach OF our revenue laws, if not
for grayer olences.-Nat. Intel.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27

o. Elk. PostD1a ser Kendall, OF New Orleans
has just been tried there charge Of emb-Zz lie
ment. The jury failed to agree. There were !
for acqena.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27

DEATH OF DR.. BEcK.-Dr. Theoderic Rooney
Beck, well known throughout The country as on
OF the mos, learned, chemists and physicians
Ihe United States, died Cd the 10Th INST. at Alba
ny, after an illness of some length of time.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27

II The Bank OF Wadesborough N. G. has
declared dividend Of five per cent. for the ras
six months and il has, besides, been able to car
ry near three per cent. to reserved profits.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27

ABANDONED LEcTURING.-John B. Cough, the
great Temperance Lecturer. has been compelled
in consequence OF i'll health, to ab 'nd0n lecturing
Tor the present, and has returned his home in
Massachusetts,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-11-27

Il The venerable DIR. Tobias Watkins. for
uP~ ards Of forty years resident OF Washington,
ded at his residence in that CITY, "Wednesday
morning, at the advanced age of IS years.
Council Bluffs bugle., 1855-06-05
1I0zA.

THE Philosophers Stone, whose touch
trsasfers every thing 20 gold. has been
found In the distant lands Of the Pacific and
Thousands have made princely fortunes with its
use-many are eagerly porsuinl their way to
this desired haven. ard will also make fortunes
and We cordially wish them every success, As
they pass through our city, however. they
should supply themselves with all needful and
necessary articles for the Plains, to satisfy hum
ger, shield from storms and cold, to make well
when sick, for drink when thirsty and rest
when weary; and also nice something, few
luxuries for the palate when far from the reach
of the dainties Of fcivilized life,
e. VOORHIS e. CO.,
At the Old Stand on the head Of Broad way,
Madison street, at sign of the Mommoth A I,
have just received per Steamer Genoa, COM
plsts and thorough stock of Dry and Fancy
Goods, Groceries, Hardware, Provisions, Tools
and Cutlery, Stationery, and Ready Made
and finally everything that might be
req uired for both emigrants aud citizens. for
Quitting or comforts al home which will be
sold - Low a. can be purchased in this market,
Council Bluff city, April %, l854,-ly
Council Bluffs bugle., 1855-06-05
TIE Re.Action.

We hare it from good authority that.
ON Saturday evening last. 80 members
withdrew from the Know Nothing lodge
st Harper's Ferry, and openly expressed
their determination TO vote for the entire
Democratic ticket AT the Aame time rs
more members stated that they would
withdraw from the Order st the ne 1t meet
ing of the lodge. IL is the same all over
the State. Know Nothingism is stagger-
ing to its fall. The delusiou is past, and
sober reason begins to resssert its su.
premacy. The history of Jonah's gourd
will be the history of Know Nothingism
Ii sprung up in night, it will withsr in a
day 1t is the devils work, and it will
leave behind mighty smell of sulphur
Miserable the man to whom in after y years
the infamy of Know Nothingism will At
tseh. Time will not obliterate the stain