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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-27
Navy Department.

The Secretary OF the Navy, being some " hat
debilI:ated by bis recent very violent attack oil
sickness, has, we unde rstand, found il necessary
to be relieved from his arGuous duties for a short
time, and with a view 10 relaxation, leaves this
morning Tor North Carolina by way of Norfolk, al.
which place lie will spend day or two on a visit
to the maynard, where two Of our new steam
frigates are being built, and other work Of much
public importance is going on.
Notwithstanding his Illness he has not been idle.
Since The adjournment Of Congress he has pre-
pared and ISSUED the several regulations necessary
Tor carrying out the provisions Of the bill Tor The
more efficient discipline OF the navy-.such as the
forms and manner OF conducting summary courts
martial, and the rules for the granting the " hon.
orable discharges" referred 10 in The bill. He has
also arranged end put into operation a system for
apprrntlclng boys to the navy, and has establish.
ed the rules Tor carrying out.
We haze been credrby informed that The Sc
cretary has determined upon the Isl Of June next
the time for The meeting Of the board of officers
auIhnrlzed by the act to promote the Efficiency Of
the navy though the orders 10 the officers who are
TO compose the boa I'd will not issue until the 2Oh
Of May, (hy which time he will have returned to
his pos,) at that time it will BIZ more convenient
to the department to avail itself of the services of
Of some who are no" engaged on other duty.
Secretary D0bbln's discharge OF the important
public duties confided 10 him has been marked with
energy, decision, enlightened wisdom, and in.
de'atigabIiIty OF purpose which permitted no rest.
But the we'll meriIed encomiums WHICH have been
bestowed upon him by the press OF the whole
country, wirhou, distinction OF party, have been
purchased a. the expense OF necessary repose, and
ultimately Of health itself. In common with his
numerous friends. We indulge in the hope that his
proposed partial relaxation from the dntles and
responsibilities of official business may prove Of
permanent advantage, and that he will return to
Washington in the full enjoyment of his wonted
vigorous health Washington Union, sth.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-27
Additional by the Nashville.

New YORK, April 23.
The Russians and Allies were each sire ngthen-
ing their positions for the spring campaign AT
a council oil war held by the Allied commanders
on The l2lh, Omar Pasha desired the assistance of
the Allies. which, however, could not be given
The Turks are only expected TO hold Eupaoria
and act on the defensive.
On the sIh large reinforcements entered Sebas-
toPol.
Canrobert says that in the affairs of the 22d
and 23d, the Russians lost 1900 and the Allies
600 men.
A portion of the Baltic fleet had sailed from
England on the 4th instant.
The Russians had established two fortified
camps OF $4,000 men each, for The de fence of the
Baltic, provinces. They had blocked up the ports
with sunken ships.
The London Times has leading editorial in
defence of The Know Mornings in America
Spain had demanded the recall OF Lord Howden,
the English Ambassador, on account of his inter-
ference in religious matters.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-27
Great Fishing.

The Burlington Free Press relates a new and
unique mode Of fishing, which has been success.
fully tried in a trout stream of northern Vermont,
and which we take pleasure in recommending to
the attention OF all longnosed disciples Of the ia.
nous Walton. The discovery was made few
days since by woodchopper in Hyde Park Be-.
ing thirsty with labor, he chopped a hole in the
ice of mountain stream, and laid himself down
to drink. While IN the act OF imbibing the re-
freshing fluid, his nose suddenly and uncx.
pectedIy seized by hungry Ieviathan Of the brook,
who buried his teeth deeply in the rosy prouber-
ance, which he evidently thought was savorv
morscl The astonished wood cutter, " hose alarm
endowed him with suporhuman strength, threw
up his head with jerk, and pulled out upon the
ice splendid trout, which weighed two and half
pounds! The editor Of the F. ee Press mas talked
with man who saw the lacerated and swollen
nose, and vouches for The authenticity of the story
We do not believe, however, that this mode OF
fishing will come into vogue, and we advise those
OF our readers who are disposed to try it, to wear
false noses
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-27
Late from Europe.
ARRIVAL OF STEAMER NASHVl

ARRIVAL OF STEAMER NASHVILLE.
New YORK. April % 1855.
The steamer Nashville has arrived with Liver
pool dates Of April Z.
Cotton WAS higher. Fair grades had advanced
Ii, and midd!ing 1-l6d. SlIes Of the week co.
nnn haIns
RreadstuTs were unchanged Money easier,
Consols 923. The bank had reduced the rate Of
interest TO Al per cent.
The Vienna Conference had adjourned ill A
priI o.
A series OF fierce engagements had occurred
at Sebasopol between the French and Russians,
in one OF which 5000 were killed and wounded.
The quotations of cotton are fair Orleans sgd;
niddng std; fair uplands SID; middling 5 L. 3D.
Canal -four 32s.; Ohio 45s. Corn 42s. AIS.
Provisions SITTER but not higher.
Manchester advices were more favorable.
A despatch from Berlin states that the Russian
party in the ascendant, and that Prussia
would probably side with Russia.
The conflicts before Sebastopol, though attend.
ed with great loss Of life, had not resulted dec.
siveiy 70 either party. On the night Of tho Cad
an engagement took place costing 3 900 men,
Political affairs unchanged. The Confer
ence adjourned ill the 9th 10 receive the Russian
uitimatum. The impression is stronger that the
war must go on.
Omar Pacha, the Turkish statesman, had ar
rived at Vienna 10 take part in the Conference,
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-27

In one of the FACTORIES in Maine recently the
Proprletors reduced the wages, whereupon there
was general determination to strike, and as they
were obliged to give months notice before quit
ting work, they have meanwhile issued circular
to The world at large, in which is the following
interesting paragraph: We are now working
out our notice, and shall soon be without employ
ment; can turn our hands to most anything {;
don't like 10 be idle-but determined not 10 work
for nothing where folks can afford to pay. Who
wants help? We can make bonnels, dresses
buildings, pies and cakes patch, darn, knit, roast
stew and fry; make butter and cheese, milk cows
feed chickens, and hoe corn sweep out the kitch-
en- put the paror 20 rights make beds, split wood
knde fires, wash and iron, besides being remark
ably fond OF babies; in fact can do anything the
most accomplished housewife IS capable of-nnt
forgetting the seedlings Mondays and Saur-
days. For specimens of spirit will refer you to
our overseer. Speak quick. Black eyes, fair
foreheads, clustering locks, beautiful as Hebe,
can sing like a seraPh, and smile most bewitch.
ingy An elderly gentleman in want of good
housekeeper, or nice young man in want Of a
wile-wng to sustain either character in fact
we are in the market. Who bids? Going
gone-gone! Who's the lucky man z"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-27

G- The County Court is in session this week,
and the civil docket gives signs Of the hard
ness of the times. There was but one case of
any moment The State docket-an indictment
for Inrceny. Upon full hearing Of the case the
Jury returned a verdict of guilty, and the Cour.
sentenced the unfortunate criminal 10 the whip
ping Post-the mos; degrading punishment mt k known
to the law. file was ably defended, bu, the evil
dence OF guilt was too plain upon him. He re-
ceved the infection OF the sentence with becom.
ing fortitude, after which he was set at liberty,
and doubtless ere this has come to the CONCLUSION
that the pathway OF crime is hard one to travel.
This County is remarkable for its high toned mo-
raIity aud its intelligence and willing obedience to
the law of the land and it is only occasionally
!nNt the public feeling is shocked by daring and
outrageous violation of either article of the dec.
alogue.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-27
A Ghost I'm Love.

A farmer who had lately become widou.
was aroused at midnight by the loud barkin " vet
his dog o" going TO it The animal dispIa, ed e.,
extreme terror, wbersupon the farmer tool /.
gun and proceeded to on inspection. All a, or"
he saw phantom clothed in a white sheet r;'
behind the hedge. The farmer turned dea%'
pale, and his limbs shook with dismay. He, bo%
ever, con'rived TO calculate, IL you come from
God speak, from the devil, vanishr' "Wrelcb%
exclaimed The phantom, '' am your decea,sa
wife come from the grave to warn you not r.
marry Maria A., TO whom you are makiOo
love. The only woman TO succeed me is Hepr'
eta B. Marry her, or persecution aud ere,
nal torment shall be your doom p This slranOs
address from the goblin, instead of dismaylng The
farmer, restored his courage. He accordingly
rushed on the ghostly visitor, and, stripping Of
its sheet, discovered the fair Henrietta B-her.
self, looking extremely foolish. Ii is said that lhs
farmer, admiring the girls trick, has had the ban,
published Tor his marriage with her, Gatesend
Eng Observer.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-27
Defining their Position.
The Richmond Enquirer says:


The Know Nothings Of the North-and there
the centre of power exists-have exhibited their
real anti-savery purposes by their acts. They
have filled the next Congress with The deadliest
enemies of Southern Institutions. Their ultimate
purpose is avowed by their accredited organs 10
be an anti, slavery organization In The kno"
Nothing and American Crusader Of March "a,
published al Boston, we have a most deliberate
expression Of the policy to be pursued by the
Northern fusonists. That paper. speaking for
its section, avows the policy of making use of the
aboonists. in these words When 1t (the Know
Nothing organization) has reformed the naturali.
cation laws; when it has established true and
just standard OF American citizenship; when it
has taught political Romanism its republican du
ties; when it embodies the browning sentiment
that 10 Americans belongs America; then it may
turn legitimately to the question OF slavery, or,
what would be the natural course, resolve itself
into an anti-sIavery organization
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-27
Jenkins & TAYLOR

Have removed their Tin and Stove Factory one
door west of W. w. Ennis Grocery, on Trade
ST., where they are opening very heavy stock
OF Stoves and Tin ware. In addition to the usual
articles kept in similar establishments, they have
several very handsome Iron Beadsteads and Hat
Racks, and numerous little fxns so convenient
and useful in domestic affairs which must be seen
20 be understood and appreciated. We thank
them for the present sent US.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-27
Conspiracy Discovered i'm Paris.
PARIS, March %. 1878

AXIS, Mdrcn ~, 1888.
Day before yesterday conspiracy 10 assassi.
nate the Emperor of France was discovered at the
critical moment, and the parties are now in the
state prison at Manzas. The Emperor was to
review portion of the Imperial Guard, which is
to start Tor the Crlmea, in the Court of the TuiI.
lerles. During the review he was to have been
assassinaed, but by what means has not become
public. All that the public know is that the ar.
rests were made at the moment when the review
was about 10 commence, that the persons arrested
were conveyed TO Mdnzas, In separate cells and
nterrogated. Some of the highest families in
Paris among the Iegitimists are said to be impli.
Gated in the conspiracy. The attempt is attri.
bUted to the feeling which is growing Up in the
country against the absolute powe: which is ex-
ercised by the Emperor, who does not consult the
interests, much less the opinions of any of his
people, and whose conduct of The war is not con-
sidered eminently satisfactory. That class of
people who have serious interests al stake, TO whom
the honor and prosperity OF their native country
is paramount object, and who have heretofore
had some sort Of voice in the administration of
public affairs, now find that those precious inter.
ests placed in the hands Of man who scorns
alike their good or bad opinions who conducts
the affairs of state with an absolute secresy, and
an indifference to the opinions of others, as if he
alone was the body and soul of the country. 1t
is impossible that this state Of thing can last much
longer.-N. Y. Commercial.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-27
CANADA PROVIDING FOR WAR WITH THE Un,.

CANADA PROVIDING FOR WAR WITH THE UNI
TED SrATEs.-The militia act just passed by the
Legislature OF Canada closes with these words:
provided, That if at the time when this act
would otherwise expire there should happen to be
war between the United States and Her Majesty,
then this act shall continue in force until the end
of the session OF the Provincial Parliament next
after the proclamation Of peace
Several ofthe Canadian journals. specializing on
the same text think war not unlikely in the event
Of trouble between the United States and Spain.
and expatiate on the mischief the allied powers
could do by sending feet to cruise on the Amer.
can coasts.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-27
The Case of Judge Loring.

The Washington Union. speaking Of the reno.
val Of Judge Loring by the Massachusetts Legis'
lature for faithfully executing The fugitive slave
law, says:
I" The fugitive slave law, passed in accordance
with the solemn guarantees Of the constitution,
and demanded by every consideration of good
faith among The States, is deliberately defed
by the Know Nothing Legislatures Of the free
States. There is not Southern Wing press that
has not declared that the notification Of tina; law
by The free States would lead to disruption Of
the Union. They would submit 10 anything but
that; while here we see these same papers open.
ly afilallng with the contemners Of this law, and
ardently asking others to do the same. Judge
Loring's case, however, caps the climax. He is
one OF the frs! men in New England, lawyer Of
great research, thorough schour, and a virtnous
citizen. The very men who demand that he shall
be sacrificed pay the highest tribute 10 his INTEL
lect and integrity. He is doomed, however, be.
cause he has aim TO be true to The constitution
OF the United SIates-doomed by the fanaicaI
American parly-doomcd by the enemies of Wise,
Of Virginia. OF Johnson, in Tennessee, Of Clark,
in Kentucky, and Of all those bold and gallant
spirits who are laboring to rescue the South from
The threatening danger Of abolition Know Moth.
ingism.
whole Legislature against one man Ia gang
OF abolition fanatics and religious bigots bowling
like so many beasts Of prey in the track Of up
right judge this is the spectacle in the Legsla.
ture Of Massachusetts this the scene enacted
within sight Of Bunker Hill, where Warren fell.
and in the vicinity Of FaneuiI Hall, where the
Adamses pleaded for liberty, and Webster spoke
for The federal Union. What of the outside in1u-
ences pressing upon the in1ammahIe representa-
tlves of a combined Ganaticism There we see
insoIent pegroes-elevated 10 social and poti-
cal equality which is denied the white adopted
cItIzen-ban0ed in common cause with infidels
and traitors who denounce God and The Ameri-
can Government in the same breath; these make
up the public opinion that stimulates and sustaiDs
the Know Nothing legislators in their onset upon
an upright and fearless judge-the type of stir
ling American citizen. We hope the South will
study this admon'on wisey and weIl''
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-27
Democratic Tendencies I'm ENGLAND.

IL there is anything that denotes progress with
the people Of England, it is their growing opposi.
ton TO official parade and extravagancr and upon
this point an article in late number Of Frazer"
entitled "Gilt and Gingerbread deals some tren.
chant blows in speaking Of the mummeries attend
ing the inauguration of the Lord Mayer of Lon.
don. We give an extract 4" In the name of COM
mon sense we must ard do protest against all this
fuss and TO do, this absurdity and expense, this
Teasing and rejoicing, because a respectable Gill
zen, having gone through the regular gra.
datIons of councillor and alderman, becomes
Lord Mayor, with just as little effort or merit of
his own as the grub becomes a caterpiLcr or the
caterpiiIeT a butterfly" Again: Think of mis-
cry at home, OF warfare abroad of nations du.
ty and nations destiny, and JOIN in the outcry
TO devote the money thus shameiuIIy Law
ished, to some higher nd nobler purpose than the
mummery OF pageant, the degradation Of de-
bach-ht amusement for a baby, fit indulgence
for beast" &c. Speaking with reference to
present national extremities, and auding 10 the
shameful fact that the common council had dis
cussed the question whether the gift Of the city TO
the Patriotic Fund shout 4 be reduced from E2 900
to RI 600, in conclusion, he says: As with in.
dVIduals, so with nations 8 He who slrive,h for
the mastery must be temperate in all things
This is no time for feasng and mummerv
no time for the wne-cup and the dance-no
tine for pageant and om.fooIery."
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-27
Important RunIOr.

New YORK, April "a
The Liverpool correspondent of The HerahL
wrote to that paper m hour before the Nashville
sailed, that great excitement had been caused by
a private despatch from London, stating that a
great battle had been fought at Eupatoria, III which
The Russians were defeated, with The loss Of 5000
men, and Omar Pasha killed. The story is doubt.
less a fabrication.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-27

o. George w. Thompson of Wake, was NOM
mated by the FrankIinton Convention as the De.
mocratic candidate for Congress in the Metropoli-
tan district. The convention was largely attended,
enthusiastic, and united. Messrs Jones Of Or.
ange, Venable of Granville, and DR.. Robert
Pritchard of Warren, were voted for. After
speech of great power and eoquence by DR..
Pritchard, the nomination of Mr.. Thompson was
made unanimous.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-27
The Wheat CrOD,

We conversed with a number Of intelligent
formers of this and the neighboring counties who
were in attendance upon Court, and they all
inform US that the wheat is not only extremely
backward and very thin, but looks yellow and is
heading much TOO low. From present appear.
ances, a full crop of it cannot be made.
The weather still continues dry and warm.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-27

COMING OUT.-The Petersburg Democrat, in
giving an account Of the proceedings Of demo.
cratic meeting held in that city on the 7th instant,
says:
We will state, as a matter of interest abroad,
that number Of gentlemen who have hitherto
cooperated with the wing party, were present at
the meeting, all Of whom, we hear, will support
the democratic candidates in the coming election.
They say that the aciIOn OF the managers Of Tho
wing party has been such as to absove all wings
from allegiance 10 their Parry-that no other hon
orable recourse is left them but to unite and work
with the democratic party, as the only organzn.
ton at present which is true 10 the Constitution
and law and order
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-27
FOR CONGRESS,
HON. BURTON CRAIGE,
OF ROWAN.
CHARLOTTE MARKET.

CHARLOTTE, April %, ls55.
Cotton Is coming IN in great quantities and the
business part Of the town present a most animated
and string appearance. Extremes range from "a
TO 81, and the market buoyant.
Flour-s4 to 9, with upward tendency.
Corn-s5 to 90. Meal, 80.
Bacon, IO-hog round. Butter, zoe
Eggs, l2tc. Chickens, / 5 to 2Oc., and scarce
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-27

BLACK PAPER AND WHITE INK-A correspon.
dent Of the Scientific American suggests that as
difficulty exists in getting white paper print upon
that black paper might be substituted, with white
ink. White on black ground is more distinct,
and the eye is then relieved form the glare Of rays
from The white surface. We should like TO STE the
effect Of a newspaper Of this kind.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-27

INTERVIEW BETWEEN Mr.. MARCY AND THE
SPANISH MINIsTER.-The New York Post pro-
fesses to have been crediblv informed that imme.
dlately or very soon after intelligence of the as
sault made by Spanish cruiser upon the FL Do.
RADIO reached Washington. Mr. Marcy had an in.
Ierview with the Spanish Minister. which resulted
IN an immediate and unconditional admission by
The latter his government has been guilty Of
pass upon our commerce, and promise ~ send
Instructions once TO Governor Concha 10 see that
hereafter no vessel sailing under the American
flag. however suspicious it may appear, shall be
fired at or brought to, unless within three marine
leagues Of the shore, which is The extent Of marine
jurisdiction conceded 10 all nations having a sea
exposure. The Post infers that the instructions
Of the minister have ere this reached General
Coneha.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-27

SEVERE SENTENCE.-In the Oxford Circui,
Court England, the Rev. John Alien Giles, ID. c.
H., oil the established church IN England, was con.
'Icted OF having represented that Robert Pratt
and Jane Green were married. on the Sd of OctO.
Der, whereas they were married on the 9Th Of
October, 1854; that they had been married by
license, whereas they were not |; and that they
were married in the presence Of one Charlotte
late, whereas they were not. Mr. Giles pleaded
IN defense that be had been so Overwhelmed with
literary Iabors that he had made these mstnkps,
but without fraudulent intent. He had worked
for years past very hard, and had written and
published one hundred and twenty volumes Of the
ancic+t records OF his country. He was sentenced
by Chief Justice Campbell TO twelve months i'm.
prisonment without hard labor, and his Iordship
expressed hope that upon his release he would
become a useful member Of society,"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-27

HE FIRE AT THE RAILRAoD.-We understau nd
that after careful investigation of the porperly
lost at the fire last week, the loss to the South
Carolina Railroad was at $50, OOO-much less
than was at first supposed. -South CuroLinloaa
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-27
Insult and Rebuke.

Mormon Elder was invited to officiate as
chaplain of the California Legislature at the open.
ing of morning session. The Rev. Mr.. Shuck,
Baptist, OF Sacramento, had been invited 10 off.
clate in the same capacity, whose feelings are ex
pressed in the following note which he addressed
to the Legislature: 81 am now precIuded from
accepting the invitation which you have extended,
from the fact of the Assembly having, by large
vote Of yesterday. acknowledged The Christianity
OF that daring imposture of sysematIzed Iicen
tIousness called Mormonism. And with it or its
'elders' can have religious affinity, sympathy,
fraternity, or intercourse. claim for myself in.
dlvdualIy, no superiority in righteousness over
other men; but, as Christian minister. do
claim for Christianity superiority over everv
religious system on the face OF this whole earth:
and as to Mormonism itself | regard it as a die.
honor to the one living and true God, libel pnon
Christianity, disgrace to the philosophy OF bu.
man progress, and bold insult to the intelligence
OF the nineteenth century."-Presbgterla