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

On wednesday evening the 5th instant, ae-
cording to previous public notice, a large number
OF the Democratic citizens of Charlotte assembled
at the Courthouse, for the purpose of forming a
ticket to be supported at the approaching election
for Intendant and Commissioners of the town of
Charlotte. DAVID PARKS, ESQ, was called to
the Chair, and j. j. PALMER appointed Secre-
| fary.
In response to calls, r. P. Waring, ESQ, adj
dressed the meeting. He referred to the sly course
OF the Know-Nething party of Charlotte, at the
last election of town officers, and to the course
OF that party IN the towns generally throughout
the country, to place themselves in power, to the
exclusion Of Democrats and maintained that the
effort of that party to monopose all the offices of
the country, imposed upon their opponents the
duty OF some corresponding action-not a pri-
vate, secret, oath-bound action but an open, fair.
and public avowal of their objects and purposes.
AT the conclusion of his remarks, Mr. w moved
that Committee Of five, one from each Ward.
be appointed to present the names of suitable per-
sons to be voted for the candidates of the meet
ing at the aeN municipal election.
The motion having been adopted by the meet
ing, the Chair appointed the following gentlemen
to compose said Committee
Maj J. b. Kerr, VIM S. Norment ESQ., Dr.
II. NJ. Pritchard, S. W. Davis and r P. Waring,
Esqrs.
The Committee retired. and after deliberation,
reported through their chairman Mai KERR, the
names OF the following gentlemen, as suitable
persons TO be supported at the approaching
election of town Officers:
For Intendant-Wm. F. Davidson, ESQ,
For Commssoners-W W. EIms,
VIM. +. Phifer,
John Rigler,
T. II. Brem,
VIM. Harty, and
VIM. r. Myers, Esqrs.
The Report of the Committee was unanimous
ly adopted by the meeting.
Subsequently, for reasons uneonnected with
political considerations, Messrs. ElmS and Rigler
declined the nomination. Whereupon, Messrs
Charles Overman and Mckee Jamison were cho-
as substitutes
On motion of DR.. H. NJ. Pritchard, the meeting
adjourned to Wednesday evening, the 18th inst
at the same place, to hold ratification meeting
DAVID PARKS, Chairman.
j. J. PALMER, Secretary.
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THE ST.4TES:
:. Distinct as the Bilious, but one as the Sea"
CONGRESS.

The House of Representatives consumed
the whole of last week in daily and fruitless
efforts to elect a Speaker and effect an or
cranization. When the end of this state of
things will be, it is impossible to conjecture.
There are three parties, neither having a
majority, and each appearing resolved to
hold on to its separate strength. The Dem
ocrat- will refuse to the bitter end to CO.
aIc~cr with either of the factions; and con-
sequcntly, if an organization takes place, it
must be either through a union of the
Northern AbolitiOntSts and Southern Know
Nothings, or by the latter going over to the
Democrats. OF one thing, however, we are
sure, that the Democrats will in 10 wise
compromise their principles by any bargain,
intrigue, or arrangements, to secure the
election of their candidates. Others may
do it-and we shall not be surprised to hear
that free-soil and Southern Known othings
have lovingly fallen into each others en-
brace, to secure the ''spoils" and TO vindi-
cate the truth of the party cry, that "-Ameri-
cans must rule America"
Inc ldlluIt W chtSt all OISIdillZdllOllf mas
kept back the issuing of the Presidents
message. We have up TO the present time
kept ourselves III readiness to lay it before
our readers at the earliest practicable mo-
mcnt; but we shall no longer anticipate
its arrival. After the election of Spea-
kcr, there are other officers to elect,
which may be a further stumbling block in
the way of an organization; and the Reeder
question NAV also cause trouble and delay.
The present Congress Is one, whose pro-
crcdings, we predict, w i'll be marked by
sTch scenes as have never before been
Witnessed since the foundation of the gov
,nmcnt. May the Constitution and the
Union safely weather the storm and stand
erect amidst the blows which will fall thick
aid heavy against them!
There were six ballots fer Speaker, on
Saturday, the date of our last advices from
Washington. The last stood: Banks, Free
s,il, 100; Richardson, Democrat, %; Fuller,
Known othing Wing, 30; besides scatter
ing. The Anti-Nebraska men were to have
met On Saturday night, to consult al rela
non TO the meeting on Monday. lis votes
are necessary to elect a speaker, if all the
members are present.
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state of NORTH, Carolina,
LINCOLN COUNT ]


Superior Court Of Lac, Fail Term, 1855.
Frances T. Courtney,
VS.. Petition for Divorce
Henry P. Courtney.
u N this case, it appearing to the satIsfac-
u ton of the Court, that the defendant re-
sides beyond the limits of this State 1t is
therefore ordered by the Court, that pubhca-
ton be made for three months, in the ewes
tern Democrat" and in the ''NoriR Carolina
Whig," two newspapers published IN the town
of Charlotte, giving notice to the said Henry
P. Ceurtaey, that he mast be and appear be-
fore the Judge of our SuperIur Court of Law,
at the next Court to be held for said county, at
the courthouse in Lineelnton, on the 9Th Mon
day after the 18th Monday In February next,
then and there to plead or demur TO SAID petit
ton; otherwise, judgment pro cOatesso val be
rendered against him, and decree made ac-
cerdingiy.
Witness, Robert Williamson, Clerk of our
SAID Court, at Office, the sth Monday after
the 4th Monday in August, A. D. 1855, and in
the sOth year of cur independence.
ROBERT WILLIAMSON, Cl'k.
Dee. IL. 1s55-3m PRS. fee $l0l
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THE CIRCUS.

The visit of Washburn's Circus and troupe OF
Indian performers, on Monday last, created quite
a stir amongst the younger portion of our popula-
ton, and brought to town number of persons
from the country. Opinions conflict as to the
merits of the performances some expressing sa'
tisfaction, while others avOw no little disappoint
ment and dissatisfaction. All agree that the ex
hibiton fell far short of what they had anticipated
in view of the Company's long and flaming adj
vertisement. Our engagements denied us the plea
sure of testing, personally, its merits The devil
was there, day and night, and was much gratifed
lie SAYS ''the Indians were grand
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Mr.. BUCHANAN'S RETURN.-The follow
ing extract of letter from Mr.. Buchanan
to gentleman in Philadelphia, dated Nov.
10, 1855, and received by the last steamer,
will be interesting to his numerous friends
all over the Union:
Il had calculated with confidence that l
should return home by the steamer of the
9th of October last, but unexpected events
rendered this impossible. l shall now DE
detained here, know not how long, in con-
sequence of the present aspect of affairs be-
tween the two countries. trust however,
that within the period of three months, L
may meet you all again. At least such is
my anxious desire"
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DIED,

In Cabarrus county, on the 2lst November,
Mrs NELLY GOODMAN, wife of Michael
Goodman, in the Both year of her age, leav-
ing husband and five children to mourn
their irreparable loss.
Departed this life, on Friday the Both
day of November, in the sisty-seventh year
Of her age, Mrs. REBECCA NJ. CALDWELL,
wife of the Hon. David F. Caldwell.
Mrs. Caldwell was the daughter of VIM.
Nesbit. She was twice married: first to
Mathew Troy Esq, in the year 1869, and
again to Judge Caldwell, in the year l64o'
In Lincolnton, n. c., on the 9th instant,
SARAH RACHEL, daughter of John A. and
Mary A. c. Jetton, aged 6 years, 10 months
and 81 days.
In this county, on the 9th inst, Mr.. JOHN
MoNTEITH, in the 9th year of his age
Mr.. Monteith, while building chimney, Grl
the 4th, was thrown from the scatfold by
the wythe breaking, and was so seriously in
iured that death ensued. He has left tam
lily to mourn his loss.-EN c. Wig.
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MEcKLENBURG BIBLE SOCIETY.

CHARLOTTE, Nov. %. 1855.
Mr.. EDITOR You will help forward q
good cause by inserting in your journal the
following minute of the proceedings of the
Board of Managers of the Mecklenbure
County Bible Society.
The Board convened in the PRESBYTERIAN
church, at IL O'Clock, A. M-Rev. A. w
Miller presiding.
The meeting was opened with prayer, by
the Rev. w. Smiley Pharr. After gener-
al convention in reference to the time pro-
per for taking up collections in aid of the
cause, the following resolutions were pro-
posed and adopted:
By Capt. w. A. Lucas.-That the Man
ayers in each Congregation are hereby de-
sired to see that their contributions are
placed in the hands of the Treasurer by
the 1st of May.
By Rev. j. B. Watt-That the Pastors
of all the Protestant congregations in the
county are hereby requested to set apart
the third Sabbath in April (of every Year,
for the purpose of making common Suppl
cation to God for his blessing upon all eff
forts to disseminate His truth-a sermon
being delivered appropriate to the occasion.
By the Rev. S. G.. Pharr, d. D.--That
the Managers in each congregation are here
by directed to examine the fields more es-
pecially under their care, and supply what
ever destitutions may exist.
By the Rev. j. B. Watt.-That there
shall be one or more addresses delivered at
our Anniversary by some person or persons
previously appointed.
BY Capt. w. A. Lucas.-That the Sc
crctarics of the society be committee to
procure speakers for onr anniversary.
The session was closed with prayer by
Rev. S. G. Pharr, d. d.
Z. NYE HUTCHINSON, r. S.
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MARRIED.,

In Union county, on the 22nd ult., by E.
w. Lilies, Esq, Mr.. WILSON p. GADDY, to
Miss MARTHA ANN CAsON, eldest daughter
of Col James F. Cason, Esq.
On the 9th ult., by E. w. Lilies, Esq,
Mr.. THOMAS w. GRIFFIN, to Miss MARTHA
CAROLINE IRBY, youngest daughter of Will
liam Irby, Esq, all of Union.
On the 9Th instant, by the Rev. T. NJ. Far
row. Mr.. j. A. CAMPBELL, to Miss SARAH
JOHNSON.
On the 9th instant, by the Rev. T. NJ.
Farrow, Mr. John III. Ballard, to Miss Mary
Ann NOles.
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body acts in the same way. Known othings
may meet in secret council and manufac-
ture creed that will be popular whether it
is consistent with their permanent eonvic-
tons or not; but Democrats never do
What opinions they hold they ayow freely
and publicly whether it makes or loses votes.
Our ticket is before the town. We, for one,
wish to see it stand or fall on its merits.
If the men are worthy of support give it to
them; and if not, withhold it; and let not
the insane cry of ''grog or no grog' weigh
one feather against it. There is not one
single man on the ticket but who is tenn
perate, a moral, and an orderly citizen, in
favor of law and order.
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JUDGE DoUGLAs.-A report of the death
of this eminent statesman, which reached
New York, Washington, &C., on Friday
last, caused considerable excitement and
regret, and would have caused much more
had it received full credit. 1t turns out to
have been mfomded. On the contrary,
the latest and most authentic accounts re-
present Judge Douglas, health as improving
surely, although slowly. 1t is probable
that he may not be able to attend to his
Senatorial duties before the beginning Of
the year.
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A DIVISION IN THE CANIP.-Mr. Bartlett,
the President of the Known othing Nation
Council U. S. N. A, publishes proclama-
ton for the election of delegates to a Ma
tiOnal Convention in Philadelphia on the
22d February, 1856, to nominate candidates
for the Presidency and Vice Presidency.
On the other hand the Know Nothings of
Virginia and North Carolina protest siren
uously against so early day, as they wish
to watch passing events and to know on what
ground they stand. We shall see whether
the imperial orders of the grand National
Council, which in June last adopted the re-
solution, are to be Obeyed like the laws of
the Modes and Persians, and in that case,
how the refractory Know-No things of Vir-
ginia and North Carolina are to be whipped
into the traces.
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A CARD.

GENTLENIEN:- At an anti-Know Nothing
meeting held in the Court House, ON We'd
nesday evening last, you were pleased to
present my name as a candidate for town
Commissioner. While l am with you gen
tlemen, heart and soul, my time will be so
completely occupied the coming year with
private business, that / must decline the
nomination. Wishing the ticket complete
success, l subscribe myself yours,
Most respectfully,
w. w. ELMS. .
To Maj. Kerr, Norment, Pritchard, Davis,
and Warning, Committee.
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State OF North Carolina,

MECKiENBURG COUNTY,
Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions,
OCTOBER TERN, 1855.
R. l.. Pennington,
>OrlglnaI Attachment.
G. w. Jarrett.
1T appearing to the satisfaction of the
q Court, that the defendant in this case re-
sides beyond the limits Of this State: II 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 to be
and appear at the next term of our SAID court,
to be held for said county, at the courthouse
in Charlotte, on the fourth Monday in January
next, then and there to plead, answer, or de-
muir, or judgment pro confessO will be taken
against them.
Witness, w. X. Reid, Clerk Of our said
Court, at Office in Charlotte, the 4th NJ onday
in October, 1855, and in the S0th year of
American independence.
w. K. REID, C. &C.
Dec II, 1855-6w PRS. fee SGT
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ENGLAND AND THE UNITED STATES
1t is stated that dispatches brought by the
America, from Mr.. Buchanan, have been
received at Washington, to the effect that
England positively declines giving any ex-
PLANTATION, in answer to our demands con-
corning the alleged violation of the Neu-
trality Laws. If this be SO, it may lead to
serious consequences between the two Co
VernmcntS
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state OF North Carolina,

MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Court Of Pleas and Qaarter Sessions,
October Term, 1855.
w. W, Elms
and
Clarence johnson, o-;I ..t,
VS..
The Capps' Hill
Mining Company ..-....s
ut APPEARING to the satisfaction of the
a Court, that the defenda nts in this case re-
side beyond the limits of this State: 1t is
therefore ordered by the Court, that pubfica-
ton be made six weeks, in the Western Demo
crat, a newspaper published in the town OF
Charlotte, NOTIFYING the said defendants TO be
and appear at the next term of onr said court,
TO DC held for said county, at the courthouse
in Charlotte, On the Ath Monday in January
next, then and there to plead. answer, or de.
muir, or Judgment pro eOnfesso will be taken
against them.
Witn,ss, w. X. Reid, Clerk of our said
Court, at Office in Charlotte, the 4th Monday
in October, 1855, and in the S0th year of Anne
rIcan Independence.
w. X. REID, C. C. C.
Dec IL, I855-6w IPrs fee Sc
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THE MUNICIPAL ELECTION.

The proceedings of Il Democratic meet
inc, in relation TO the election of tOE'n Off
GERS, viii be found i'll to-day's paper. This
step has been deemed necessary, i'll order to
meet an issue presented by the Known 9th
ing party themselves. AT the last election a
ticket was brought forward by that party,
at the eleventh hour, and supported by
a party vote, to the surprise of every
Democratic voter in the town. Now, the
issue presented will be fairly and openly
met, on the part of the Democrats. They
have assembled in open, public meeting,
after several days public notice, and nomi-
mated ticket, presenting the names of
none but worthy, intelligent, and public
spirited citizens, who have at heart the
welfare of the town, and who will no doubt
contribute all in their power TO promote its
interests. If the Know-Nothing party are,
as they profess to be, in favor of Americans
ruling America" We shall expect every
man "t them t" support the ticket recon-
mended by the meeting on Wednesday
night.
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Anti-Know-Nothing Meeting.

'HE anti-knoW w, meeting at the Court
journed to meet again on Wednesday evening
the 18th instant to take further action in reference
to the election of town officers. The meeting
will, therefore, be held at the time and place indi-
Gated, and all friends Of the cause invited to
attend. Dec. IL, 1855.
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COLUMBIA, Dec. Sin the early part of
the week just terminated, the cotton market
was quiet but steady, with fair demand,
the unfavorable advices brought over from
Liverpool by the last steamer, reporting a
decline of to Id in that market, and also
reporting stringent money market, and a
dull demand for manufactured goods, has
produced decline, and we now quote to
81 extremes. Most sales at 81 to 90.
CORN.-The demand for corn is fair, and
it is freely taken at zoe per bushel.
FLOUR.-The price of flour has been full
and firm throughout the whole of the week,
and fine family flour goes off freely at $94
to So! per barrel.
CHARLESTON, Dee. Cotton has de-
clined &c and still tends lower. Sales of
1900 bales. Middling Orleans Ole. Middling
upland &c. Fair 95c. Flour dropping
State 1881. Wheat declined. Southern
Red $40. Com 81. Rice active at 81.
New YORK, Dec. 6.-Flour is dropping;
sales of straight State brands 50, Ohio 49,
81, Southern unchanged. Wheat is droop
ing; sales Of Southern red at s. 10, white
So 25. Corn, mixed 81.
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The proceedings of the meeting which
was held in the Court House on Wednesday
evening last 50 clearly and fully state its
object, that we would not have referred to
1t again had not an article in the Wing of
to-day rendered it necessary.
The caption of ''grog or no grog" is not
only an assumption, but it does very gross
injustice to the gentlemen who composed
that meeting. Not one word was said about
the license question, and we are sure that
the Committee on nominations are entirely
unaware of the views of single gentleman
whose name they presented as candidate
for town Commissioner. Making that issue
now is only an attempt to divert the minds
of the voters from the true point. These
gentlemen were nominated solely upon the
grounds of their political faith, and upon
that issue, they will be votedfor. We know
ourold political foes would attempt to spring
mine upon us. They delight to deal i'll
stratagems and schemes, bat we hope no
one who is opposed to the secret, irrespon-
slble hnow-Nothing cabal, will permit HIM
self to be taken in this ambuscade.
Our ticket is before the world, openly and
above board; and all we ask is an omen
field and fair fight; and to the God of
battles we trust our cause. Our opponents
have no stomach for the battle field and
''pomp and circumstance of glorious war;
Who informed our neighbor that there was
only one temperance man on the nomina-
ting Committee! Does he mean to charge
four of our most respectable citizens with
being incorporated Is no mans character
to be free from aspersion and detraction,
when it suits the purposes of the Know
Nothing organ, to attack it?
% much accustomed to entertain one set
OF principles and express another, that,
torsooth our contemporary thinks every
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ll2 "A ores

and is Of unsurpa ssed fertility. The
TWO OTHER PLACES
are in the same vicinage, and is in the virgin
growth and heavily timbercd; ono contains
rs acres, the other 40.
These lands are probably the most produc-
tive ever offered for sale in this county, and af
fords, TO those who wish to purchase, u rare OPP
portunity for a safe and profitable investment.
Those who wish to examine the premises
can do SO by calling on the subscriber who
will take pleasure in showing them the lands.
JOHN NJ. MATTHEW'S.
Aug. II, 1855. Ait
o. Chester Standard, and Wadesborough
News, will copy 6 times and forward bills to
the subscriber at Providence, p. o., Mecklen-
burg Co, N. G..
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FIVE HUNDRED THOUsAND.-Itis stated
that Mrs. JOHN TYLER, lady of the Ex-
President, whose maiden name was GAR
DINER, is heir to a just discovered fortune
in England, by which she viii realize
S5OO,OOO. How truly has the Ex-President
been styled Lucky John!"
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W. ~ NE III, q O. Z
Dec. II, 1S55-6w PRS. fee SCI
State OF North Carolina,

MECKLENBURG COUNTY,
Court Of Pleas and Quarter Sessions,
OCTOBER FERN, 1855.
VS.. Original Attachm emit.
G. W. Jarrett
TT APPEARING to the satisfaction of the
Il Court, that the defendant IN tbs case re-
sides beyond the limits of this State: 1t is
therefore ordered by the Court, that pubIlca-
ton be made six weeks, in the Western DEM
ocrat, newspaper published in the town of
Charlotte, Notifying the said defendan to be
and appear at the next term of our said court,
to be held for said county. at the court house
in Charlotte, on the 4th Monday in Janu'ry
next, then and there to plead, answer, or de-
mrr, or Judgment pro cOnfesso will be taken
against them.
Witness, w. K. Reid, Clerk of our said
Court, at Office in Charlotte, the 4th Monday
in October, 1855, and In the s0th year of Anne
rican Independence.
w. K. REID, C. c. C.
Dec. II, 1S55-6w PRS. fee SCI
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PUBLIC SALE AND HIRING.

ON WEDNESDAY the 10th of December
" next, will be sold at the late residence
of DR.. J. M. Harris, deceased, the following
property: The entire crop Of Corn, Wheat, Oats,
Fodder, Hay, &C., Horses, Mules, large stock
Of Cattle, Bacon ard Stock Hogs, Sheep, road
Wagons, | Buggy and Harness, House and
Kitchen Furniture, a Good Library, Farming and
Smith Tools, good cotton Gin and Thrasher,
besides every other sort ofsProperty usually found
a farm.
ALSO,
At the same time and place will be hired out pub
licly all the Negroes belonging to the above Estate
The Plantation will also be rented out, Tor the
year 1856. -,..
Nov 81. (Whig copy ts) l7-4w
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Sale of likely Negroes.

ON THE FIRST OF JANUARY NEXT,
I will sell in the town of Charlotte,
Five likely Young Negroes.
GEN J. A. YoUNG is authorised to act as my
Agent in regard to the same.
tTFERMS made known on the day OF sale
A. II, GRAHAM,
Nov. 20, l855-td.
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The PREsIDENCY.-Several papers il
Pennsylvania are out for Mr.. buchanan fol-
the Presidency.
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PRESIDENTIAL MOVEMENT are
forming in New York for supporting Senator
Hunter, of Virginia, for President of the
United States, and Augustus Schcll, of New
York, for Vice President.