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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-25

A WHOLE HOG.-M. L. Sweet, of Grand
Rapids, Mich, has hog whose live weight
is said to be 1000 pounds. He measures
nine feet from the end of the snout to the
root of his tail, and his body is three feet
dam
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-25

COOP MovE.-Mr. John Wysong, of
Winchester, Va, has associated with him IN
business, his daughter Virginia, and states
that hereafter business will be conducted
under the style Of ]. Wysong & Daughter.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-25
DIED,

In CASTOR county on the 18th instant Mrs:
ELIZABETH ANN FITE, only daughter of
the late John Moore, and Mary J. Moore, in the
32d year of her age, leaving husband, small
children, a widowed mother, with large circle
of friends to mourn her loss.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-25

A YOUTHFUL COUPLE.-A couple were
married in Greenbush, New York, last week,
whose united ages were one hundred and
sixty two years. Whether they got the
consent of their parents is not known.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-25

THE WEATHER.-The first snow of the
season, in this locality slight sprinkle
we had on Wednesday last, when the weather
was extremely cold. We record the fact
for the information of our distant readers.
At the time of writing this, (Monday) we
have weather moro in the fashion of July
than December
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-25
Charleston. Dec. Goth.

Charleston. Dec. Goth.
COTTON. 50 to 975 according to quality :.
WHEAT, $3.50 to 81; CORN, 81 to 80 cents ;
FLOUR, 1915 for fine, and 1925 for superfne
Columbia, Dec. 23nd.
COTTON.-The market is quiet but steady,
at previous quotations, prices varying from 8 to
cents extremes.
New York, Dec. 91sf.
COTTON is quiet FLOUR improving !;
Ohio, 1852; Southern $3.50, WHEAT quiet.
CORN 95 cents.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-25

The vote is Il small one, but it reflects the
relative opinions of this community on the
subject. The unanimity on the side of the
subscription, and an Indictment day, will
account for the absence of large number
of voters. The result must be gratifying
70 every friend of the Road.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-25

SOUTH CAROLINA LEGIsLATURE.-The
s. C. Legislature has adjourned. The
bill to give the election of Presidential
Electors to the people was lost.
4 meeting was called to consider the af-
fairs of Kansas, but it declined to act
for want of reliable information.
\ meeting was also called to appoint dele
gates to the Cincinnati National Convention,
which did not act for want of time. 1t was
understood that over 80 members of the
Legislature were in favor of the State being
represented in the National Convention.
THE EMPIRE STATE OF THE SOUTH
Georgia is nearly chequered by Railroads;
and yet her debt is only two million six
hundred and forty-four thousand two hun
dred and twentv-one dollars.
FLoRIDA.-A resolution has passed both
branches of the General Assembly of this
State, AUTHORIZING the inhabitants of West
Florida to vote upon the proposition of
seeding from this State, and uniting them
selves wit h the State of Alabama.
ACQUITTAI. OF Rev. w. \. SMITH.-The
Virginia Conference in session at Peters
burg, has acquitted DR.. w. \. Smith of the
various charges preferred against him by
Rev. c. F. Deems of the n. c. Conference.
Loss OF \ SHIP.-The ship Concordia of
Mobile, for Liverpool with cotton, was to-
tally destroyed by fire on the Goth Novem-
Der, as she lay aground off Key Vaccas.-
The ship was insured at Boston for S1S,-
600. Her cargo was valued at So, OOO.-
The wreckers will save about $50 bales of
cotton in a damaged condition. The cap
tain and crew have arrived at Key West.
DECISION IN FAVOR OF Mrs. GAINES
The Supreme Court at New Orleans has
made decision in Mrs. Gen. Gaines case,
reversing the decision in the Second District
Court, and decreeing that Daniel Clarke's
will of 1913 be probated, and that Mrs.
Gaines be put in possession of the property
she has so long contended for. This de-
CisiOn places Mrs. c., in possession of an
immense estate.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-25

DEATH OF THE WIFE OF LOUIS PHIL
L1ppE.-The Paris correspondent of the
New York Post, writing ON the 28th ult.,
says:
1t is reported at the moment l write that
the poor Queen Maria Amelia, the widow of
Louis Philippe, has just breathed her last
at a country place near Genoa, and that
her two sons, Prince de Joinvile and Duke
d'Aumale, who were notified of her illness
by telegraph, arrived at her bedside too late
to receive her parting blessing.
In the Georgia Legislature bill has been
introduced to iberate Daniel, colored
man, formerly the property of Harrison w.
Riley, and his wife.
1t appears from the preamble of the bill
that this slave Daniel took the ''Gold Fever"
when it was ravaging Georgia some six
wears ago, and by a contract with his master
set out for California, promising to return
and share the fruits of his labor with his
owner. After the expiration of some four
teen months he did so, paying Mr.. Riley
seventeen hundred and fifty dollars out OF
the thirty-fve hundred which he had earned.
With his own share he purchased the free
dom of himself and wife through an agent.
He now asks the Legislature to put him and
her on a level with other free persons of
color in the State.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-25
Democratic Anti-KnOW-Nothing
TICKET,

For Municipal Officers of the town of Charlotte.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-25
SUBSCRIPTION ORDERED.

On Saturday last the Citizens of Charlotte
voted upon the proposition submitted by the
town Council, for subscription of $4,000
of the Wilmington and Rutherford Rail
Road Company. The subscription, it will
he seen, was ordered by an overwhelming
majority.
For the Subscription 122
Against it. 20
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-12-25

The writer of the following has seen fit to
indulge in some compliments towards our
paper. We have not taken the liberty of
mutiiating his communication by making
any erasures, but we hope he will not sup
pose we acknowledge the business of his
remarks concerning the Democrat" His
remarks in regard to the approaching mu-
neipal election are in the right spirit, and
we commend them to the attention of the
reader.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-04-27

s.ur.es.sh seventeen hundred hnd naey-two enncsra
eonsas & hereby smspded tsat any Are ei'ze
for the and sssmsni By consul %
or other properly Which q sy os pssss o.
consul vhers laws OF the country PERM strictly % OBJ
directions 50 gves by tae aeeese saeh s
sny other person than the consul to take eng o. and t
Tie his anara that case L shall b ne q.y
OF the deceased give his oesai Sd n Esy sy
Necessary 10 facilitate the operations Ct sosh lasee OF
where the laws Of he country permit u pIotct
me properly Of ihs deceased from any go 100
cal authorize. Of country in which ne nay save esse
and 10 this end sha also the day Of hs eolsu . Pas
M oneisi seal on all portions OF ihs pfof % az
and to break and seal when required y hs
agent or trustee, and otherwise he The ed eDsc o.
SEAL which like all other for consular service acudi
all extension Of protest. sI.o saeh
as are allowed by existing laws seeen Of estates Of
American citizens BY eonsuls eommerczl cgeHs stall
be reported to the Treasury Department and held satsst
src ~ And be further enacted That The ioi.ounr
ate ard com uaercisI agency: Ists,- 49, 60, st, .r
be copied. English language all oaesi esrs esd
consul commercial agent: ok rhs entry OF no.
tests. and in vheh all other oei1 consular Likewise
recorded the list OF crew. and The age tonnage o.
owners and place, which cha belongs OF eTsy
agents shall make quarterly 20 JhtiF sa
specifying the amount Of fees received the numer elves
and departed; the number Of and What portion Ct
them are rtecied; and nearly possible Tie nature
and value Of their cargUes, ard wnere produced.
SEC. o. And be il further enacted. Ia
sa commercial agent shall have received his exeQgau
been Professionally recognized he shall apply his pred
scess0r for the archives Of the e9nsuisis Commercial
agency and make an inventory Of the papers and such 0hr
articles they eontain for which h. shall
and transmit copy thereof TO the stlts Department
SIC And be further enacted, hat ihs serst.ry Ct
State be- and he Is hereby authorized Irescbs such
dtioral regulations for the keeping he ard
records and insurng proper returns h3 pec Etsrosf
may require.
sEe. 95 And be It further enacted That The President OF
the United States be- and he Is hereby auth ed bcsow
Ia
Asia or Africa, when in bis opinion sack lie viii pIcois
the public interest.
ssc 60 And be it further enacted That al aui psrts
OF acts authorizing attaches any Of legaors the
payment TO ministers aud cops1is q the L. tied %
outfits or nfs salaries and ecs rent, be-
and the same are hereby, repealed.
SKo 81 And be further enseet. That prov sons cfhs
act 10 take eject from and after the theh q Iune
any law or laws OF the United contrary
xithstaDding.
Approved March /, 1855.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-04-27

VIII you, Sir Union, as an anti know nothing
paper, support the democratic know nothing (for
the Legislature in this county, Gazette
We answer, in the words of the Mobile Register,
that, for ourselves say distinctly, we win sup
port no man for Office under the name of a demo-
crat who is tainted with the suspicion of double
dealing with his friends. We do not mean by that,
that we would repudiate any democrat who has
joined know-nothing lodge and left it as he ought
to do, with an open and public recantation. We
would not shut the door of return to the fold to
any such. But what we mean is, we will not SUBJ
nit to the waste of democratic feeling and strength
in support Of any man who il in the least suspect
ed of running with the hare and holding with the
hounds" in pursuit of place. Personally we can.
not countenance such duplicity, and the democrat
ic party cannot do it without loss of its ancient
honor without losing caste both for integrity,
common sense and reliability. We would cordial
ly and earnestly support for the Legislature in this
county, for any other political Office, wing OPP
ponent of know nothingism, against a.professed
democrat whom we had good grounds for believing
know nothing.
We trust that the Gazette win be able to under
take this. We add, that we should consider the
election Of so-caled democratic know nothing
as much greater misfortune than the election of a
wing know-nothing.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-04-27

Our CANDIDATE For GovEREoR.-To- day we
again place at our masthead the name OF N
DREW JOHNSON, as the nominee of the Demo-
cratic party of Tennessee for Governor. His nom.
nation not an unexpected event, yet the
tidings ofthis deserved honor it spreads through
out the State, will send thrill Of joy to the heart
of every Democrat. He was once the choice of the
people and they will again entwine upon his brow
the laurel wreath by their suffrage We therefore
feel happy of having it in oar power to acknowl-
edge the merits of one, whose talents and energies
have been IN every instance devoted to advance
ment of the interest of Tennessee and her citizens
Gov JOHNSON in some instances, has been accused
of radicalism, merely because he has turned from
the shiny avenues of yenality and the beaten path
of the dem&gcgue; he has ven!ured to assert that
there was a reformation principle in society," yea in
the Democratic party that there was @ recupera-
i've energy in the tporldS Democracy aliying power
an eternal strength that never dies; because IN
stead Of approaching the ancient citadel Of error
with trembling hand and stealIhy step, lie opens
upon it from every side, the batteries of eternal
political truth.
In looking back to the period when he first
stepped upon the arena Of politics TO The present
time, we can find in no instance where he has not
devoted his time and energies in the development
and practicalization Of every great scheme having
for its object the advancement Of the interests Of
the masses of the people Il is of but little impor
lance to u.s. what the imputed intention OF n man
may be, or what may be the secret springs that
prompt him to action, if the acts he performs or
the words be utters are calculated to promote the
welfare and advance the interests of his fellow be-
ings.
Such has ever been the result Of the course of
ANDREW JOHNSON, and the political graves so often
dug for him by his enemies, have invariably been
filed by the diggers, ard those who have hurled
their shafts of infamy and SANDER against him.
hSve never failed to fall by the rebound The fair
fame and reputation, which they so industriously
sought to blast by their vile calumnies, has shone
brighter and brighter at every effort made to ob-
scurc it. He now stands and viii continue to stand
proudly above the vast crowd of POLITICAL cormor-
ants and purse proud aristocrats who have SO
meanly endeavored to check his inevitable and on
ward march to political distinction. His name will
find an everlasting resting place in the hearts ola
generous and grateful people, as one who, like the
Father of his country, gave liberty to the Cypress
ed, home to the homeless, fed the orphan and
clothed the needy. And if there is any better
method of judging man than by the valuable
services he renders his country we are unable to
perceive it.-Bedford Woman.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-04-27
LARGE SALE OF sEAsoNABLE STAPLE FANCY
Dry Goods,
Hats B0nuts, Boots Shoes Brosans Ladies' Kid Shoes
and Boots ChiIdrens Shoes &C.
BY I X 4 y U E q l. c u s,
0. IA Public Square, Nashville, Tennessee.


No. IA Public Square, Nashville, Tennessee.
WYE will offer at Auction, on TUESDAY and WE'D
w NESDAY, the eTH and 9Th Of MAY, with.
cut reserve large stock of New and Fashionable Staple
and Fancy Dry Goods Hats Bosnets, Boots Brogans &c
which we have Just received and opening They
consist, in part, follows:
Black French Cloth, tine; Blue do; Brown do Black
Doe skin Cashmere superfne assorted Vest Patterns IN
great variety Black Silk good assortmeut large
sorent of Ladies Dress Silks; Printed Bereges gay and
solid colors; large stock of beautiful French and Amer
Lawns White Jaconet Cross bar Muslin Window
Curtain Muslihs Swiss Muslns DC &c French Needle
worked Collars Chemsetts Uudersleeves &C. 100 pieces
assorted Linen; % doz Linen Cambria Handkerchief
assorted 50 pieces Bingham Handkerchets, assorted
quaes The largest and most beautiful stock of French
English aud American Prints have before offered
Brown Linen Drill, Brown and Straw-col0red Linens;
Blay Linens, Check Linens; 80 pieces Drill Cashmere
STYLES, beautiful pattern; Black, Brown and Blue Cashme
rets real French Drap dEe, wide 1000 Hosiery for
Ladies' Men, Boys and Cbldrsn assorted qualities Geor
ea and South Carona Stripes and Paids; Louisiana
rlaids and Cottonaoes; 3 bales Bed Ticking; Apron
Clecks Blown and Beached Drills Brown and Blesched
DoHesties; Tow cling Diapers Table Cloths Spool Cot
ton; Sewing Silk Dress Trimmings Buttons, and
great variety Of small articles.
CLOTHING.
White Linen Duck Goats, extra trimmed Fancy colored1
Goats, trimmed; French Drap d'Ete Coats extra
trimmed; French Cashmeret Coats extra trimmed beau
tu Fancy SILK Vests Black Satin Vests beautiful Fancy
Satin Vests Black Alpaca Vests; Bingham Coats Brown
Linen Coats Black Alpaca Coats White Marseilles Vests
500 pairs asserted Pants
BOOTS SHOES. HATS AND BROGANS.
20 cases Fine Calf Boots cases Chlldrens Shoes 10
Boys Calf Boos Is Misses Kid and Morocco
Boo:s 80 Ladies Kid Boots; 10 cases Ladies No.
Boots so dczsu Leghorn and Palm leaf Hats 20
Hats, consisting of Fashionable Silk Hats. Soft,
White aud Black Fur Hats
All the above Goods have teen bought since the LIST day
ot March, expressly for the Nashville trade. We respect
fully request city aud country Merchants attend this sale
Goods will be offered freely and in lots to suit merchants
only. ~ TERMS LIBERAL.
ag27 TRABUE LUCUS
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b DIS
Addition to EdgeFeIGI

ON THURSDAY, THE sRD DAY OF NAY NEXT.
I J on the premises we viii sell the whole Of
BLOOD's ADDITION TO EDGEFIELD,
We domost earnestly invite public attention hee lots
believing that they cannot be exced By any il is or
any other country.
The lots front the Gallatin turnpike On Woodland
Russell and Faiherand streets feet front and 10
feet deep, with Is feet alevs.
The lots convenient 10 The centre OF bugnsss
vered with ne forest trees, evergeus aud shTubberv =
all kndsare all handsomely situated. q deep soil t6fy
feet to TIE rockl and most admiralty calculated os
neat and elegant private residences.
II is useless fer 10 attempt to describe tsa os in
this instance, find timpnsStls TO tel the sole truh,
and as The sale takes psee the ground every en-
Judge for themselves.
Plots Of the ground be found g. orr Office az tho
store Of H. Campbell the Gastn pike and h pra
misses, where Mr. Blood will take pi aste u showing the
grounds 10 all who viii call
THE TERMS ARE MOST ACCONMOD ATIXG.
The sale will be credit Of two, three. four and
five years. for notes payable in bank and bearing interest,"
Satisfactory secsrity required the first two notes 0nl
and lien retained the payment Of al Security viii
be waived when the purchaser PAYS 90 pereeu in cash
As these lots exempt from the heavy corporation
tax the savings from this the ground Gud
provemens will go far towards paying Tor the lots
We will close out these lots this dav and will
mence the sale promptly at 10 o'clock, NJ.
Omnbuses will run free Of charge the div Of sale
Once more urge every bodv 10 cal ard see the
lots LINDSEY CROCKETT s. College st
GLAscocK Auctf8neer-aDi5-id
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-04-27
Tenn. Anil G. Isl


DEAR SIR Il have but moment to spare this
evening to say to you that, though we have so
far taken no step towards organizing the wings of
our county, yet we, very large majority of the
wings of this as well as the surrounding counties
are in favor of Convention to nominate a cand
date for Governor; and further, though being ex-
tremely desirous TO alay any division in our par
ty, we must be excused for saying that at least
nne-tenths of the wings here are opposed TO Gen.
try A large number Of our whigs-some Of the
Oldest and most faithful and zealous-stil declare
their resolution not to vote for him in any event
1t might be- if forced to MIKE choice between him
and Gov johnson, some telg of them would give
him reluctant support, bat very many viii refuse
to the end And, indeed, what reason is there that
sAwhig should vote for Gentry over johnson p
What certainty that Mr.. Gentry would do any
thing to favor whg measures or menl l am in
formed by several prominent and reliable wings
from the counties of Carroll, Gibson and Madison,
that great amount of dissatisfaction and complaint
exist in those counties. This is the case in nearly
every county in West Tennessee and l have no
doubt that it is, to some extent, the sentiment Of
nearly every county in Tennessee. We have no
especial choice for Governor The cry is almost
universal, "Any body, Lord but Gentry" The
truth is Mr.. Editor, he is the candidate OF n P.
Gentry and the Nashville press-nothing more or
less. They have sought to foTestall public senti-
ment, and to some extent they have succeeded in
manufacturing Gentry capital for two years ago
neither wing nor democrat ever thought of being
troubled with him again. But sir, / have no time
nor inclination to enlarge on the subject My
heart is sad and sorrowfu to see the wings Of Ter
nessee in such condition.
am much pleased with your manly and cor
sistent course as displayed in reference to the can
vass; and earnestly hope that if nothing good po-
Iitcal can be effected, you may at least accomp
lish some good for Temperance.
With much respect l am yours, truly,
A Vufc
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-04-27
From the Franklin Reoisar, (sOhig u

The following letter from one of the best wing
regions of West Tennessee, and from a gentleman
of telents, influence and personal popularity, and
who has represented the people smongt whom be
lives with honor and ability in the Legislature of this
State, viii be read with interest by all who feel
any interest in the present posture of political af
fairs. What be says we have no doubt is the
truth; and those who are determined to thrust Col
Gentry upon the wings of the State, whether they
will or not may find when it is too late to remedy
the wrong, that they have made most unfortu-
nate mistake in this matter.
Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-04-27
SMITH couSry

Alta meeting of portion Of tho ;denocssss Of
Smith comfy held at Dickson Springs. on Satut-
day the 2lst Of April, 1855. for Abe purpose of So
betting suitable men to become candidates for the
Legislature at the approaching August election
motion of v. H.. ALLEN, Dr.. Il. B. HAsEE was
called to the Chair, and r. A BrRFoRp, requested
to act as Secretary, when the following resolutions
were unanimously adopted
Resolved, That this meeting regard The approach
irg canvass as the most important one we have
had for many years, in view Of the existence OF
secret political party in our midst.
Resolsd, That this meeting regards Col JoHS
". HEAn, of Sumner, as firm unwavering demo-
GRAFT aud that he BE- solicited 10 become canai-
date for the Senate in the district composed OF the
counties of Smith and Sumner
Resolved. That this meeting request DR.. VIZ
LIAM RoBERsos, of Smith, to become a candidate
for Floater in the district composed of the counties
Of Smith, Sumner and Macon.
Resolved, That we solicit JosEPH CARTER, Esq !,
to become candidate for Representative, for Smith
county, at the ensuing election.
Resolved That the Editors of the Sumner Flag,
and Union AND AMERICAN be requested to publish
the proceedings of this meeting
II B. HANEY, Prest