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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-26

A FEW AGREEABLE PERSONS, WITH SATISFACTO-
N ry reference, can be accommodated with pleasant
and handsomely furnished rooms with full partial
board, in private family in first class house, with
all the modern Improvements Inquire at 6S st. Marks
place, Eighth street.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-26

CNGIE GENTLEMEN CAN BE ACCOMMODATED
- with furnished unfurnished rooms, with par
tial board In small family, where there but few
boarders The house il pleasantly located contains
bath, gas &c. Stages and convenient. Apply at
No. So West Twelfth street. between Sixth and Seventh
avenues. References exchanged
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-26

III CRANBERRY STREET.-AN OPPORTUNITY Is
I now offered to families and single gentlemen TO
secure desirable rooms, with board in the immediate
neghborhood of Dr. Beecher's Church. House contains
gas, and is within five minutes walk of Fulton ferry.
References exchanged.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-26

A LADY WISHES TO LET AN UNPUBLISHED ROOM
IA and bedroom to a single gentleman; location is
quiet and retired; convenient to stages and AL
dress Emma, Union square Post Office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-26

A HANDSOME UNFURNISHED PARLOR, WITH BED
N adjoining, to let to gentleman and his wife
Of two single gentlemen without board, within
five six minutes walk from Peck Slip ferry Williams
burg For particulars address 0. r. P Herald Office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-26

A YOUNG LADY WISHES TO LET FEW APART
IA ments to few ladies and gentlemen board for the
ladies only Apply at Is Wooster street. near Canal
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-26

OPENING OF FALL MILLINERY GOODS.
~ We shall open for exhibition to the millinery trade
Monday August ~ the largest and best assortment
OF rich Paris feathers owersand flower materials toge
ther with straw braids and bonnes to be found in
ket at this time Our stock having been imported ex-
pressy to suit trade will be offered for sale ex-
ceedingy low prices, usual terms. Cash without
discount HOMER KETCHUM,
81 and SO John street,
Corner OF william
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-26

th = n REWARD-STOIEN FROM NO. 5 ST. Gle
MCO ments place, Friday, 24th inst, several
articles Of jewelry, viz - pair Of earrings 3 breast
pins, markedS. C. H.; bracelets gold link band
with clasp containing hair SO will be paid the return
Of any Of the articles and $50 for the discovery Of the
thief
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-26
HORSES, CARRIAGES. &C,

A 7 THE BAZAAR, 81 CROSBY STREET-WILI BE
"A sold at auction, every Monday and Wednesday, at
II o'clock number Of horses suitable for all purposes
also and second hand wagons harness. saddles
JOHN H. GATFIEID Proprietor.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-26

vJNO LET-A LARGE BOARDING HOUSE IN THE
i neighborhood of the Bowery and Grand street
containing twenty-five rooms, basement, kitchen cellar
hot and cold baths and gas has been occupied and full Of
boardes for the last six years. and Is being given up in
consequence Of illness in the family. Rent about $500
good chance for any active person to business
immediately The furniture required will be sold at
valuation. Address A. b. Herald Office for two days.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-26

A GENTLEMAN is DESTROYS OF OBTAINING A
N nicely furnished and bedroom, with gas bath
&c. in private family where he could enjoy the com
Location up town and convenient to stages Pease adj
dress, stating full particulars A. G. NJ, Broadway Post
Office.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-26
THE TURF.

I1NI0N COURSE, L. I.-TROTT1NG.-ON MONDAY
~ Aug. ~, at 81 O'Clock, a match for $780, mile
heats, best three in Eve, 10 wagons carrying VIM
Whean's weight II. Woodruff names r. m. Lady Frank
lin; VIM. Wbelan names 8. m. Miller's Danisel
SHAW n WHITE, Propretorr.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-26

NANIEn-B0ARD AND LODGING, FOR TWO
w young gentlemen, in private American family
or where there few boarders only, somewhere be-
tween Both and seth sts, and I'd and 9Th avenues.
references required and given Address Tea Merchant
Herald Office, for three days.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-16
Post Office Rules.

The following some of the Rules of the Post
Office, which are not generally known:
A postage stamp cut from a stamped envelope,
cannot be used for postage.
postmaster, under no circumstances, is allow
ed to open letter not addressed to him.
When letters missent, it is not lawful to
charge postage for forwarding.
All newspapers having words written on or in
them, subject to letter postage. To enlitIe
papers to be sent to bona tfde subscribers at half
cent each, full quarters postage is required 10
advance.
1t is improper for deputy postmasters TO remove
the wrappers public documents franked by mem.
bers of Congress.
No paper, other thing, except bills or re-.
cepts of publishers, be sent enclosed in a
newspaper without subjecting the whole to letter
postage.
Subscribers to a0eekky newspaper in the county
of its publication shall receive the same free of
postage.
Bona fde subscribers to weekly paper, whose
post Office is in an adjoining county, are allowed
to receive papers published in a county in which
they live, free of postage.
Any mark with pen on circular, such as
date or anything of The king, subjects it to letter
postage.
Postmasers can make no deductions from the
established rates under any circumstances what.
ever.
Postmasters are required to give notice to pub
Usher or editor when a subscriber refuses to take
his paper from the office.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-16
The Approaching Canvass.

J. A. Caldwell, ESQ.,, of Lincoln, is announced
through the "Whig" as the candidate for Con-
gress 10 this District at the approaching election.
We understand, though it is not publicly an.
nounced, that General A. ]. Dargan of AnsOn, is
also in the field, and we would not be surprised
before the canvass half way advanced If several
more knights were to don the helmet and mount
Rosanant ready 10 enter the list. Come on gen.
tlemen, the more the merrier-and we assure you
your chances will mol be diminished by it in the
slightest degree. Mr.. Craige willing to cope
single handed or against battalion of you. He
is armed at every point, and if the whole Wing
party, Know Nothings, ct III omne genus array
themselves against him they will not impede his
way. You know he has some legs and such
small obstacles he can easily step over. We wish
to sec him aroused sufficiently to cause him to put
forth his powers. His friends impatiently
awaiting to hear him discuss the grave and mighty
questions which have aga:ed the public mind
since his election to the last Congress. Having
demolished the jax lebanon of the Wing party
of this District during the last canvass, we i'nag-
inc that the lesser heroes will not give him much
trouble,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-16
From SeVaSt0pOI,

The London New Monthly Magazine publishes
the following letter, purporng 10 be written in the
trenches before SebastopoI by Tom Peter to his
Fanny Green:
! "The wars going on with us at a swimming
pace. The chief officers had been divided into
three divisions; one divisions dead, ones sick
and one lying in the mud, under damp blankets
| (he water cure system is going on up here,) and
the third has hooked it and gone home. 4 few
juniors, like Gill, and me, and Tubbs who have
no interest," are lett here to 60 off quietly into the
ground and say nothing about il. Our comman-
ders are especially careful of our health and to
make us hardy, they divide whole suit OF clothes
amongst five. One has the coat another the
trousers, which, locked at the knee, like Jesse's
and finished off with fringe third the shirt a
fourth the slpplers, (boos out Of fashion J and
| the fifth the garters-if your bushes will pardon
my mentioning such word.
"'The same with the food; they indulge US
| with entire meal per diem. To day have
dinner, (raw pork and wet biscuit J yesterday it
supper, (raw pork and wet biscuit y the day
before breakfast, (raw pork and wet biscuit
Our tents have been ngeniously contrived to ie,
in and retain the rain, that we have the luxury
of perpetual shower and cold vapor bath but
we cannot, try as we will, get the wafer 10
main more than three inches above ground, so
that when we lie down in it at nj ht are not
quite covered. We are fning down to elegance
under the reatment, and feel cool and very CRATE
full to our commander and the government at
home.
'Now, my dear girl, l have an earnest request
to make you. want you TO turn nurse Tin name
you know and come out as such to Scutari hos.
pital. lfyour mamma Objects lalk her over about
the pIous Office you will be performing. Lots Of
young ladies have come out, some Of them in white
wells, which look very fascinating. If you come
III manage slight wound sickness, and get
sent down to hospital"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-16
The New Postage Law.

Every person being interested in the amended
act OF The Ord March, 1855, in regard to postages,
synopsis of its provisions will not be unaccepta-
Bile:
From and after The lst of April, 1855, the post
age be charged on each single letter for any dis
tance in the United States, not exceeding three
thousand miles, is three cents, and over three thou
sand miles, ten cents.
Half an ounce in weight will constitute single
letter. and double, treble, and quadruple letters to
be charged IN the same proportion.
All letters between places in the United States
shall be paid from and after the lst Of April,
1855, by stamps or Otherwise, and that from and
after the lst OF January, 1856, postmasters must
place postage stamps upon all prepaid letters upon
which such stamps may not have been placed by
The writers or which may not be enclosed in
amped envelopes.
registration of valuable lettoro 10 required TO
he made unon the ruyment of fee Of five cents
in -JInfon' TO the prepaid postage, but the Gov
eminent will not be responsible for The loss Of any
registered letter or packet.
The ranking privilege is to remain as hereto
fore.
Selling postage stamps for larger sum than
their marked value is to be punished as misde.
meanor.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-16
Rail Road Meeting.

Pursuant to call, meeting held in the
Court House at Lincolnton, March Sd, 1856.
On motion, J. Il. Alexander was appointed
Chairman and DR.. Alexander Ramsour aud A.
Costner, Secretaries.
After explanatory remarks on the object Of the
meeting by Hon j. F. Hoke and Fl. w. Guion,
Esq, the following Resolutions were unanimously
passed.
1. RESOLVED, That general meeting be held
at this place on the oath inst.
2. RESOLVED, That H. w. Guion, ]. F. Hoke
and Fl. Canser be committee to draft business
for said meeting.
8. Resozved, That the same Committee act as
Committee Of Correspondence.
4. Res0zUcd, That J. F. Hoke and L. D. Childs
be committee to have notices struck for said
Meeting.
5. ResozUed, That the proceedings of this meet
ing be published in the Hokeve Express, and
the papers on the line Of the Charlotte, Whining.
ton and Rutherford Rail Road be requested 10
copy.
Meeting then adjourned.
J. t. ALEXANDER, Chm.
A. CosTNER.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-16
Fire.

This day week (Friday) was probably the most
windy that we ever RENE bcr to have experienced
even IN March. Unfortunately persons VINO were
clearing new ground for the coming crop had sci
fire to the woods in several localities, from which
much destruction of property resulted. As far
as can hear ;he fire has ravaged the county,
burning houses, fences, and destroying the linn
Der.
From Cabarrus we learn that DR.. Harris al
Mill Grove had his house entirely consumed +"
gether with all his lurnirn-- a. was "aiuso'o
5,.I,;, - .ne loss will fall very heavily upon
MN.
In Steele Creek Settlement. in this county, Mr..
Robert Potts, had his dwelling burnt.
From Union we also learn that there was a
considerable destruction Of property, number
Of houses burned.
Just around our town the woods were on fire,
and their lurid light Illuminated streets all
Friday evening, filling the minds OF many with
dread
The Charlotte & S. C. Railroad suffered from
the same cause, some 5 or miles were burned
but by the energy Of the Superintendent the dam
age was soon repaired to permit the trains
TO pass over.
1t was truly "dieS irG," and il it had been
the 18th, instead of The 9th, the Mlerite prophe-
cy OF the consuming of the world, would have
come nearer being fulfilled than any Of their pre-
vious predictions.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-16
CHARLOTTE.
FRIDAY MORNING, March l6, 1855
A FAIR PROPOSITION.

There are many IF our subscribers who have
been reading DOR paper for nearly three years,
who have not paid us one dime, though our terms
are cash. To ell those we say, Pay Up between
his and the April Court, and we will only charge
The adCance price-but all who do not heed this
hotice we will in no case receive less than 50 a
year. for every year in arrears. Our terms are
81 cash, $3.50 if payment is delayed months,
and s3 at the end Of the year. Thus it will be
seen that those who will accept our proposition
will save something smart, and we will be greatly
benefited by it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-16
Rail Road Meeting.

The citizens of Rutherford County held an ad
ourned meeting at the Court House, on Tuesday
February 9th, for the purpose of adopting some
preliminary measures and passing resolutions re-
atve to the charter granted by the late session
Of the Legislature, for the construction OF a Rail-
road from Wilmington to Rulherfordton via Char.
ote, and, also, make arrangements for other
meetings for the furtherance OF the great enter
prize
On motion, Gen. G. w. Logan was chosen to
preside oyer the deliberations of the meeting, and
e. H. Chaplin and M. o. Dickerson appointed
secretaries.
The Committee appointed al previous meeting
to prepare resolutions, we're then called ON to
report, and presented the following resolutions:
Whereas, we look upon the design Of construct
ing Railroad from Wilmington to Charlotte,
thence to Rutherordton, chartered by the Legis-
ature at its late session, as the mos, important
work Of internal improvement ever projected for
a very large section Of this State and for The
country generally, commencing it does, at
sea port town on The Atlantic, capable of becoming
one of the most important commercial cities in
the Union, and extending in an unbroken and
almost unwaverng lire, from the seaboard on the
East to the mountains on the West traversing at
every step country rich in AGRICULTURAL mineral
and manufacturing resources, very accessible from
every and distant points; ami achereas, it will
open facilities of incaculable value TO our State
for travel and the transportation of commerce
hitherto cut off, or at the control Of other Staes
furnish US with ready market for our produce,
and, at the same time, build up great CONNER.
clal emporium within our own borders, TO be
the pride of the State, and to improve and make
rich our whole glorious country. Therefore.
Resolred, That we mos, cordially approve of
the charter ana its various liberal provisions as
granted by the Legislature, aud pledge ourselves
to use energetic and efficient measures 10 carry
out the project therein contemplated.
Resolved, Tia: in view of The immense interests
we have al stake, ii is the imperative duty, not
only of the citizens Of Rutherfordton but Of the
| surrounding country, to act individually and in
concert in accordance with our best JUDI ment and
to the utmost Of oar means to obtain q speedy &C.
complishment Of this great design.
ReSolCed, That by the able and ficicnt services
OF our faithful representatives from this county
! Gen. J. G. Bynum and w. NJ. Ship, and also DR..
G. MlIls-in aiding in projecting and carrying
through the Legislature The charter for this great
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-16

GEORGE LAW AND THE PREsIDENCy-George
Law, of New York, has replied the letter of the
know-Nothing members OF the Prnnsy lvania Leg.
lsa;ure, inviting HIM to become a candidate for
the Presidency. He defines his position very
frankly. He opposes sectional agitation considers
the American movement second only to the De-
claration Of Independence censures demagogues
for having endeavored to band together citizens of
foreign birth, according 10 their national or reli.
gious creeds, and advocates tariff that will Weld
only sufficient to defray government expenses.
He considers tariff which yields surplus to the
treasury mPolilic, causing frequent convulsons,
periodical bankruptcy, and ruin TO the CURRENCY
and every branch Of business. His tariff views, il
is supposed, will not give him any grea, popularity
10 Pennsylvania, with the know-nothings.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-16
S~$~\-
For the Democrat.
MECKLENBURG.

Mr.. EDITOR Some weeks ago an article ap.
peared in your paper, to which my signature was
placed, giving the reasons 70" whch the Students
Of Davidson College left that Institution. have
since learned that some Of the statements 10 that
communication are erroneous, and am convinced
that they made through mistake.
1t was stated IN that article that the Students,
generally, did not leave College for The reason
reported, i. e. because the young man was sus-
pended on suspicion of striking Maj Hill the
arm with a stone-but we have seen several Stu
dents who declare that such aoaS the cause Of their
leaving College, and we have heard from several
more to the same effect. To them we say-you
were mistaken, for the above charge not
made against young N, the Registry Of
The Faculty shows. Two other statements were
made liz that communication about which we were
misnformed: The first was, that the class mates
OF the young man suspended, testified that he
| was among The foremost in his Glass; We are
| told by the Professors themselves, that such was
not the case, and have had evidence to the contra
| ry. The other was, that were told that Young
Ms essay the only highly commended
| by The Professor before whom it was delivered.
This is positively denied, and out Of justice 10 The
| Professors and myself we wish ]. corrected.
Yours Respectfully,
F. II. JOHNSTON.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-16
The Charlotte and RutherfOrdtOn
Rail Road.


We learn that the friends OF this Road will hold
a meeting in CASTOR on next Friday, (23d,) and
another in LncOlnton the day following, (24lh.)
We have every reason to congratulate ourselves
on the early movements that are making to arouse
attention and secure the building Of this Road, for
we humbly believe that it is of vast we may say
vital, importance to the future growth OF our
town. Salisbury seems 10 take hold in earnest
Of her Western extension. which, if she should
even progress with, will initiate greatly against
US, unless We could also penetrate The Mountains.
One or the other of these Roads must and will
be buiIt-that is as fixed as destiny, This is the
most important State enterprise, and certainly
the most feasible and the cheapest, and will pass
through country far richer in mineral, agricul-
tural and manufacturing resources. 1t is import
AIT for US just now, TO make a demonstration
for if we show our capacity to complete the en-
rerPrIse, we think the Salisbury extension will at
once bo abandoned, or, at most, drag out sickly
existence, imPoent either of good or evil. If his
Road is built TO RutherlordIon, it will certainly be
extended on through Cherokee and connect with
the French Broad Road-ihen onward by other
lines into the valley of the Mississippi. and will
be the direciest route for that whole country 10
reach the Atlantic coast; and by the universal
law of trade will command the travel and freight,
and be the best paying Road in the South.
We should not suffer our interest in the Will
mington extension TO divert US from the good that
will result to US from this. Our position as a
point is such that ought TO DO all we can for
both-to divide subscription, and if we give
the most to either, the difference ought 10 be in
favor Of the route to the Mountains. That Road
will open to Us connexion with the iron and
lime region, and will pour into our lap the pro.
duce of the whole Cts mountain region-the other
end will give US more direct communication
with the ocean, and bring TO us The coal.felds, a
commodity SO necessary for manufacturing pur.
poses.
Whether the Road will be located through Gas.
ton or Lincoln is matter that will have to depend
greatly upon the amount of money raised by the
respective counties, and is a matter of no very
great importance to US. II it should 60 through
CASTOR it will DE some 10 miles shorter, will be,
OF course, less expensive, and will be the means
of cutting of the trade Of CASTOR and Cleayeland
from South Carolina towns and direct it to US.
These are considerations that should have their
weight with those Of our people who wish TO sub.
scribe. We will endeayor to attend the meetings
at Dallas and Linconlon. and sum up the argu.
ments used by the friends of the respective routes
and present them to our readers.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-16

AN INDEPENDENT WESTERN REPUBLIC.--Aet
ter from San Francisco announces-what is i'm
portant, II true-that an extensive secret scheme
is advancing there, to form new republic, con,
sistng al first Of ten States three to be cOmprlseO
within the present limits of The State Of CaiiOr
MIA, three in Oregon Territory, two in Washlng'oI1
Territory, and two from the western portion
Utah and New Mexico. The basis is 10 be con
federated government, and The President Cabinet
Senators and Representatives, are TO be chosen
by the direct vote Of The people. Five Of the S'ap'
are TO recognize slavery, and the Sandwich lslano'
are 10 be guaranteed their independence. AT Ie'sE
SO says the letter, but oil its statements require
confirmation.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-03-16

WESTERN DEMOCRAT OFFICE,
Thursday Evening, March Is, '55.
CoTroN-Coming in quite lreely-uPwards oil
800 bales changed hands since our last, at prices
ranging from to II.
FLoUR-Sales light; market well supplied
prices unchanged, sells at S. ST..
WMEAT--NoDe offered, but would readily bring
$3.50, prime quality.
CoRN-Good deal offered at rs a IS.
MEAL-In demand, a, so IS.
PEAs-S0 a SIS. OATs-none offered.
BAcON-Elog round -.