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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-11
Charlotte, M. q.


At ting of the Board of Commits
sioners, held at their Council Chamber,
on Saturday evening, oath November,
1855:
It is ordained by said Board,
L That the Intendant be authorised 10 sub
scribe $4,000 to the capttl stock OF the
WILMINGTON g. RUTHERFORD RAIL
ROAD COMPANY: PROVIDED, That the citi-
of said town shall approve the same by a
popular vote.
And for the purpose of ascertairing their
wishes in relation to said subscription, an
election will be opened and held on Saturday,
22nd day OF December, 1855, at the Court
House in said towE, when and where each
anI every person authorised to Vote will have
an opportunity of voting for or against the
proposition divided for in the act of As
sembly OF 854 and '55, authorising the Cor
poration of the Town of Charlotte to sub
scribe to certain Rail Roads.
w. +. DAVIDSON,
Teste, lntendant.
J. B. KERR.
Nov. 27-l8-td
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-11

PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIoNs.-A bill has
been introduced into the South Carolina Leg
islature, providing for the appoiatment of
Electors of President and Vice President
of the United States. The bill provides
that the Electors shall be appointed in the
following manner: the persons elected mem
bers of the House of Representatives of the
State at the general election then next pre-
ceding, shall assemble at the State House
in Columbia, on the day which is now or
hereafter may be designated by law for
that purpose; and they or such of them as
shall attend on that day, shall then and
there appoint the Electors by voting rira
r0ec; for which service they shall receive
the same per diem allowance as for attend
ing the meetings of the General Assembly,
and shall also be allowed at the same rate
for travelling expenses.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-11

PRESIDENCY OF THE S. G.. COLLEGE,
AT a meeting of the South Carolina College
last week Prof c. F. McCay was elected
President to succeed DR.. Thornwell. As
Professor of Mathematics Mr.. McCay has
few equals in the South.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-11

TT APPEARING l. the satisfactj of tn
Il Court; that the defendants in this case re-
side beyond the limits of the State: 1t is
therefore ordered by the Court, that publica-
ton be made six weeks, in the Western Dem
ocrat. newspaper published in the town of
Charlotte, notifying The said defendants 10 be
and appear at the nextrerm of orr said court.
to be held for said county, It the Courthouse
in Charlotte, the Atm Monday January
he xt. then anIi there to plead. answer, OF de-
muir, or judgment pro confeSSO will be taken
against them.
Witness, w. K. Reid, Clerk of orr said
Court, at Office in Charlotte, on the 4th Nom
day in October. 1855, and in the s0th year OF
American Independence.
w. X. REID, O. @.
Dec. IL, I655-6w PRS. fee SCI
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-11

DEATH OF Hon. p. c. CALDwELL.-We
learn by the Newberry Mirror, that this
gentleman, for many years member of the
South Carolina Legislature, and Representa-
tive in Congress, died on the 22d instant, in
the fifty fourth year of his age.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-11
HOTEL 10 RENT.

YEHHE large new Hotel house now in course
IL OF construction, within a few yards Of
the Dcpots OF the North Carolina Central, and
the Charlotte and South Carolina Rail Roads,
in the town of Charlotte, Is for rent, Possession
80 to he given the first Of January next.
TEaEnM The building is three stories high,
sshaa with large number Of rooms. and
The most Of them with fire piaceu. The whole
building has been arranged for "a fret class
hotel of the most convenient and comfortable
kind.
The advantageous position Of this hotel, for
a large and profitable business, must be APP
parent to all who may view II. Persons de-
string to 90 into the hotel business will make
application to the subscriber, in Charlotte.
o. p. CRAWFORD.
Oct. 80, 50. iii
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-11

KANSAS CONYENTION.-The Kansas Ter
ritorial Convention, to organize preparatory
for State, is in session. We noticed that
a female has Leen admitted to the seat as
reporter.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-23
FROM PHILADELPHIA.
nee of The n. Y. Tribune.

Correspondence of The n. Y. Tribune.
PHILADELPHIA, Friday, July 20, 1855.
The action of the late HndoO State Council
at Reading has thrown matters here into pa. The
moop-eyed old fogies aud the "slow " Young
Americans that manage Brahminism in this city
are very indignant that an insubordinate Com
mOnweath should dare to reject or modify the
"National Platform of the National Coun-
ell And so the Executive Committee Of the
American Party of the City of Philadelphia
met last Saturday and concocted preamble and
resolutions which they publish to rebelllous
Pennsylvania and laughing world. herewith
send YOU copy of this portentous pronuncia-
miento You observe that il is inferior TO a Next
can one in style, although vastly superior IN M
significance.
svlyapia state Council is amusing as the airs of
an ape Their Nebraska section, so carefully got
mn here by slave-drvers and doughfaces, after be
ing kicked overheard by all the free East North
and West is ordered out of doors even by Penn.
sylyania- and yet trump" cOnclaye OF bunker
seceders undertake 10 lecture the State Tor her
c0ntumacy
Why. even Philadelphia does not approve the
Slave Platform The large mass meeting in indie
pendence. square to which the Committee refer,
listened coldy 10 the Nebraska sentiments Of the
speakers They cheered Amercanisrn,' TO use
the cant phrase of the day, but any listener who
moved around in the crowd could hear, as d'd
audible dissent from the 18th section of the plat
form.
In this city il is the fashion TO GO into Mysteries
whichever the " Union is named, and there is
serious dread of offending the South, and thereby
forcing General Whiperack TO buy his goods in
some other city chan this but il is eliminating
even Philadelphia 70 charge her with approving the
Nebraska rascality. The Conrads and Browns and
Ashmeads that now boss the " Americanism' of
this city. do her injustice. They are doughfaces
because they want 10 be Presidents Senator's,
DistrictAttomeys, and all that but the city At
large only wants chance 10 sell goods 10 the South
This city does partly remember that Liberty was
proclaimed here Throughout all the land by that
motley assemblage Of natives and foreigners that
got up that obsolete document, a" the Declaration
OF Independence"
II is said that some Of the Councils here will
stand by the State Council. They had better for
the latter truly represented the Anti-Nebraska
ieeing of the Commonwealth
The attempt to force Nebraska platform upon
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-23
THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC.
A PROPOSITION.

NEw-YORK, July IL, 1855
ToJ n. Harvard. Esq, President New-York Liquor
Dealers Society;
SIR: The undersigned believe the Liquor Traffic 10
be wrong iBasnuch as it affects our dearest family
interests dtmoralzes the community, sacrifices LIE
and property, and burdens US with taxes 10 a most
fearful extent. We hold ii not only 10 be the right
hut the 9y Of the State TO protect the people from the
vast evils produced by said Traffic
We know that eminent counsel have declared the
Prohibition Law unconstitutional, and therefore null
aud void. We know, too, that the Chief Magistrate
OF this City who voluntarily declared determine
ton TO exercise even doubtful powers where the
rublic good required T. has, by placing himself be-
Lind these "opinionE' deprived the Law OF the ser
vices Of the police on which its execution mainly de-
rends opened wide the fountains Of In;emperaSce,
and in eject declared /" free trade ia liquor But
these difficulties have fskd 70 discourage u, OF 70
change our convictions.
We believe the Prohibrory Law 20 be wise JUST anu
constitutional, ard demanded b. the alarming sP'e
OF Iniemperance, Pauperism and Cnne ~ III III
midst. We believe tae Law viii be sus ta-lie- y "
Courts and by the eOpe, and = n9t nun ay 49,
on hese points that It, friends IN tbs Cy nave sp'lsln
ed from vigorous prosecutions They desire 70 sho"
shirt Of IberAIb and forbearance. We would subject
no citizen 10 u - eutangements OF law, or place his
liberty or property in jeopardy unless i appears
In he clear, right ami demanded for the maintenance
OF order md tie protection Of the community. We
shrink t,ovevcr, from no responsibility imposed 1pon
u a. tvocates Of Prohibition. We are prepared 20
meet tn issue men.
xou differ from Us widely IN opiaioR. You na.nts.u
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-23

CANS MAJoR.-The dog days are upon US, and il
the ancient adage be true that every dog has his
" day" what "spell of weather we shall have.
On Friday last it oomcal TO notice the effects OF
that great Ieveler the heat. With the mercury ct -
in the shade it required more than ordinary pride 10
pay much attention to ones personal appearance and
young gentlemen actually went 30 far as to crsss
Broadway in their shirt-seeves, and without that
generally indispensable article, vest True, the In
stances among our best society" were limited but
there toere fer. Wasn't it warm and how many OF
those chokey boardy looking things denomnated
Byron collars" so much in vogue among our City
exquishes-snd of those once popular threeply up
right affairs those linen guilotnes Of our oral sp-
pendages, standing collars, wited effectually,
and by the sacrifice of greater or lesser quantities Of
bodily moisture transformed into items for the laun-
dress deprived of their inhexibilty and consequent
glory. Gentlemen who persist in " customary suits
Of solemn black for gentilitys sake even in these
VAIN days made but brief appearances in public
and when fairly ensconced in their musty libraries OF
law medicine or theology, were apparently forgetfui
of perssnal appearance, and unceremoniousy dotted
oil superfuops garments. OF sun-strokes we say
nothing, save that they not infrequent. Soda
water fountain were in full play, with all hands at
the pumps and professions Of thirsty indiyid-
uaIs thronged those localities most Of the day Ices
were in great demand among those who had not
the fear of cholera before their eyes, and palmloef
fans were at premium. Portly personsgcs pulled,
painted and perspred profusey, lackadabicsl ladies
Ian guished istessy like ieess lilies, demure descons
and deyout doctors Of divinity drowsed and dreamed
10 was u0Tm.
But "a change came er the spirit of their dreams
"Tle windows Of Heaven were opened, the ram
descended and the foods came" Thermometers
"experenced change also, the tendency OF the
mercury continuing downward, and pedestrians
sought refuge in stages and under cover. Stin
cooler it became night came down, and toward
o'clock the ferry boats were crowded with shiyering
specimens Of white linen, Shsnghae-coated gentry go
ing home to supper and to thicker clothes.
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NAVY YARD OPERATIONS.

BOSTON, SAtuFdbyi July 81 100
Portions of the steam machinery Of the new fngste
Meirimack arrived in the CharlestOwn Navy Yard yes
terdny from tie West Point Foundry, and the bal
ance il expected in few days The Merrimack Ii be-
ing RAPIDLY completed
An immense fouudery is TO be built in our Navy
Yard and is to occupy from two TO three acres. The
building ia to be of brick, two stories high, 70 ming
hollow square, and it viii require two years to com
Ilete it. 80.
The figae Cumberland is being overhauled, pre-
psratory to going into dock for repairs.
The deaths in THE city for the week ending today
number one hundred and i've, which il an increase OF
forty ak over the previous week. large proportion of
the deaths was those Of children under five years
age.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-23

"OrR ETFIcIHsT PoLIcE."-Last night about II
O'Clock gentleman with his wife and child residents
OF Brooklyn was coming into the Park at the corner
Of Chembers-st. and Broadway when couple Of
ruff abs came up one OF them selling the lady by the
arm and commencing to talk to her. She requested
him to leave hsr, and the husband tried to gethim o.
when the rufians knocked him down and ran up
Chambers towerd CeDtre-st. The assaulted parties
cried "Police p butino policeman could be found.
This i not an unusual occurrence; every day or two
COMPLAINTS are ade of assaults, robbehes and other
crimes committed in the Park right under the windows
of the Chief OF Police The Park Is not only the pace
f,r all manner Of naneless denominations, as tho
Police know by personal observation, but "a abeo-
.eIv dangerous place TO pass al late hour Of the
,irbf. II i infested by rowdes well known TO our
Efficient officers" who seem 10 be conveniently on
the other side Of their beat and hard of hearing
when a citizen or stranger is to be robbed In the
Gaze above given, If the cry was Inado, a. we are
assured it was il was heard by at least two three
Offices beyond doubt When the Broadway Promen-
adsrs are out II Il usual 20 two officers at or near
tie Irving House one two opposite Stewards, lot
more around tie classic corner Of Readest and per-
hsps ore or two at Murray st. Some Of these ought
certainly TO have beard II they did not zee the Outrage
here spoken Of ard Il they did hear they must have
skulked away from duty ike towards, and left tbs
woman at the mercy OF tue ruihans. Yet the people
Of New.York pay million Of dollars year for snch
protection" snd the most dangerous place in The
City IA around the doors Of the Chiefs headquarters
Thee cheers ior " Or efficient Police"
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-23
BOAT RACE.

SPRIEGUELD, Mass, Saturday, July 81, 1855.
At Al O'Clock this afternoon large concOurse OF
people assembled the bank of the river to witness
the boat-race between the rvs clubs of Harvard and
Yale Colleges. -Four boats entered for the prize,
viz: the Iris eight oars and the Y. y, four Oa from
Harvard with the Ncriad and Nautilus, each ak oars
from Yale. There were also present the Euryulce,
four oars from Harvard bat she did not engage in the
trial The distance to be Iowed was fixed al three
miles, starting from opposite the foot of Safest.
and going down the stream mile and half, round
ing a stake-boa there and returning to the place of
staring The time OF starting was "a minutes 80
seconds past T. The Iris came back at 50 minutes 81
seconds past 4, having accomplished the three
miles in 81 minutes The Y. Y. was AZ Sc 'onds be-
hind the Iris the Neriad was minutes behind the
Y. Y, and the Nautilus minute behind the Neriad.
Under the allowance rule the two Yale boats, OF six
oars each gave 90 seconds 10 the Y Y. of four and
the Iris Of eight gave % seconds to the Yale and
Al TO is associate the Y. that being ii seconds per
oar. Tie Iris declared the victor by seconds.
The prize purchased by the citizens of Springfield for
the boats Of The winning College is beautiful set OF
three silk boat-fags, pennant Union-jeck, and
Tni'ed States flag A great deal of enthusiasm was
manifested by the spectators, of whom there were sew
eral thousand present. and when the result was an,
nounced loud cheers were given for the Harvard
Club, in which the Yale boys most heartily joined
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-23

party whose real vitality and whose late enor
nous success sprang like an armed Nemesis from
the Nebraska vilainy, was as impudent az 1t was
stupid; but the mpudeDce is parslleled by the
al, conoeit Of petty local minority that pre'umes
to l., ,.ure the whole State-the majority AND
tSo.e us,.-cabslng in a secret cOnclaye and
- ,,.rn,,l,, Unions for the people, and then
seSns 'a bs Dso, because they won't adopt ,uch
s sTiiTs u" aIi this "Amercanism' Bah
Spoh Ia snnhsn teru,ts one to recur to Men
Iod5os tbe"rT and inqairs if men were not at one
time monkeys.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-23

Cg,ReE OF FALSE PRETENsEs DIsNissED-On the
10th inst complaint was made before Justice Bren-
nan by Gideon l.. Walker, in which he charged Mr..
William II. Watson of Brooklyn with having deiraaded
him on. Of notes, &C., amounting TO large sum OF
money The case was adjourned until Tuesday ioi-
lowing when the Justice required the affidavit o CON-
.plainant to be strengthened, and set down the exam
ination for the subsequent Friday. On the last aay
named the parties appeared, and the Justice having
looked into the case dismissed the complaint al once
without examination and stated that II be haa p'e''
ously examined the affdayits he should not have r.
qui-ed Mr. Watson's further attendance,
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THE LATEST NEWS
RECEIVED BY
MAGNETIC TELEGRAPH.
FRnM WAAHINGTON.

WAsHINGToN, Saturday july u, 1855.
The President this morning pardOned SIX small boys
,,be we've in jail under sentence for roung, the
ti1ens having appealed in their behalf stating thatit
would be injurious for the children taking into con-
sheraton their tender age, to Associate with Tie ,or
rupiing adults in that institution.
Michael w. Closkey of Washington has been APP
pointed Secretary of Legation 10 the Hawaiian MIS-.
sion TO this Government, by the Minister from that
Kingdom
Tie Court OF Claims adjourned to-day tai the i'th
NJ Octohcr The Judres viii remain here few days
for the purpose Of adjusting the rules, ana peiore
separating VIII announce the Commissioners TOT 'aA"s
testimony in the various States ~. Nd
Head Jobn McIIenrv United States searnen, con-
fined in he Penitentsry Of The District of Cournbis
undor sentence OF Court Martial for mutlnous
conduct and language, the President had RENTED the
rosidue of the punishment far as regards conhne-
,nent and the prisoners were released to-day
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-23
TIE WEATHER..

BosToN, Saturday, July 81, 1885.
The weather continues cool and cloudy, with occa-
sional showers.
BosroS July %, 1855.
The weather continues cool and pleasant. The Their
mometer at o'clock this evening stood at 660 In the
shade.
PHILADELPHIA July %. 1855.
The weather is decidedly cold here this evening, and
for tho last forty eight hours has been raining nees-
sanity
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-23
KANSAS LEGISLATURE.

ST. LOWS, SatuIday, July 2I, 100.
. Both branches of the Kansas Legislature met at
Westport July l6 according to the resolutions OF both
Houres passed on the 9th. Governor Reeder and the
United States Territorial ocers with the exception Of
Chief Justice Lacompt, were present. The Supreme
Court is expected TO meet and organize next week.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-23
THE LANnON LIQUOR CASE.

ALBANY, Saturday July 81, 1855.
The case involving the question of the unconstitu-
tionay of the Prohibitory Liquor Law, between the
which has created such great interest in this city, ter
minated this evening The Jury returned a verdict of
Not Guilfv
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-23

hst The PTOhibioT- Lsv Is unconstitutional ard op.
pres~ive.
Weoe no trends Of strbe We would syoii need
les irritation, annoyance litigation. We contend
for great principle We jealous Of The individual
rights Of tie humbest citizen yen are II the law
IL any Of lis provisions IS unconventional, we want
70 know L. II L Is not, shall labor diligently -
enforce II.
Under these CiTcums ances ana n consideration o.
the difficulties thrown in cur way BY The construction
Put upon ihe law by the Mayor, respectfully pro-
sent he following proposition for your osasiderauoo
and acceptance:
. We propose that you. Or some one or moSe OF tho
members Of the Liquor Deeers Society, shall place
Us N possession Of testimony OF char scf~r which
shall be 90 unobiecnonablC the nature Of tbs csse
will ADMIT but which shall BE sufficient TO enable
Jointly 10 carry the following points on their merits
and In separate suits through the vcous forms 10 t,
Court of last resort with The least possible delay:
l. The right o; the State TO prohibi, the Liquor
Traffic.
> TIE cons.tutonaty Of such parts OF the Prohibi-
tory Law as authorize search aud seizure
g. Whether the law allows the sale Of Imported
Liquors By others than importers, or IN other than tbs
original packages except by those licensed under ths
act. -
l. Whether trials for msdemeanor under the Law
are confined 20 the Court OF Sessions.
We will consent 10 add any other relevant points
which YOU may desire to have tested.
IL this proposition is accepted, we will moot you
fairly and honorably before the Courts as sincere
seekers after truth and law-oving and law abiding
citizens. If Il is not il viii be regarded as an unmis
taxable evidence Of the weakness Of your cause and
the little faith YOU have in the position You have a.
sumed, or in the opinions you have so lavishy
IL. 4
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TIE PROHIBITORY LAW IN SARATOGA.

SARATOGA, n. ~ Saturday. July 81, 1890.
Judge Morris decided to-day that Heusts, arrested
and could not be compelled TO 90 to trial immediately
before a called Jury.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-23
ROBBERY on THE CHICAGO POST-OFFICE.

CHICAGO, Saturday, July II, I655,
The Post Office in this city was broken open last
night by burglars and the letters taken out,
robbed and destroyed The loss has not yet been as
certaired.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-23
DrSTpuCTION OF THE VERANDAH HOTEL

NEw-ORLEANs, Saturday, july p, 1879.
The Verandah Hotel in this city has been destroyed
by fire. Loss 800, 900; insurance $4,000.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-23
BROOKLYN.

+ CONVICTION rYDER THE PsoEIsIr0Rr LAw.-Eze-
kiel BALDWIN the keeper of the Franklin House in
FELTON, st. smong The FIRST indicted Eor selling liquor
contrary 10 law wac tried and convicted in the City
Court on Friday. On Saturday he was Sentenced to
pay fine Of $3.50. The case will probably he sp-
pesed.
ARRESTS FOR DRUNKENNESS tx BRooKLYS.-Ths
police of the first four districts made a arrests for
drunkenness on Saturday night, divided sc follows:
First District ., Seconu District l. Third District 5,
Fourth Dhtct2. On Saturday morning total of seven
drunken persons were disposed of by the Justices.
Three men were arrested in the Eastern District by
the Sixteenth Ward Police on Saturday night on
charge Of drunkenness. They were brought before
Alderman Eames yesterday and discharged.
Two men were arrested in the Thirteenth and Four
tenth Wards for the same offense one Of whom
discharged and the other sent to jail fr ten days
THE MAIsE LAw--So far this law appears TO work
well. Only one man has been takenup in Albion for
alleged selnghe keeper of the depot eating saloon.
He has his hial to-day. One man by the name OF
Join Blown was taken up drunk, but said hs had
drank nothing; il natural defect, weakness OF
the Joints. lie sent to jail until sober.
Thomas Sprague at Sandy Creek sold on the Fourth:
he was complained Of and fined ESQ. and sent to ian.
but was taken out on writ OF habeas corpus ana hs
case appealed to the Supreme Court at Rochester be-
GAlbion ORLEANS Co.. Spirit Of III
The ProhbitOry Law in Franklin has been quite
promptly and honoraby obeyed; the same is true OF
most towns adjoining us. There is a "hoe' in the
town of Sidney where learn that lao continues to
be rnmped under foot and where as usual, drunken
ness is rampant. IL not the duty OF the authorities
and citizens of that goodly and rising towa to wipe of
in some way this plague spot upon its reputation IL
rot we trust tie GrandJury may get took at 1t next
Court, and that efficient remedies may be apphed.
There is no need of being basbfu with these destroy
Of life and happiness. Franklin weekly visitor.