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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-20
The President and Ca binet On the Ca.
ban Question.


The Cabinet meetings continue TO be the sub
ject of remark, and something "very mysterious ~
is apparent IN the Presidents frequent conferences
with his War and Navy Ministers. "speck Of
war" is visible to the naked eye, ard may show
itself in a thunder cloud, after the San JacInto
shall have had time, with her new machinery, to
get within hail Of a Spanish shp-of.war.
The President, It is blieved, takes upon him
self the responsibility OF the orders, whatever they
may be, that have been given TO Captain McCau
ley. He is probably ordered to blow on. Of THE
wafer The Spanish Cruisers and their British con.
sorts, also, in resentment Of the Spanish assump
lion OF ri Oh. TO hail vessels ard ask for their
papers. and to enquire whether they are on pi-
ratIcal or commercial Grand This Spanish pre-
tension and practice is assumed TO be equivalent
TO The exercise OF right Of search, vi ich rs ad-
vocates Of the freedom of The seas we Go not con-
cede TO any power, upon any pretenco whatever
The intelligence expected by the government
from Havana. via Charleston, probably relates to
The exercise by the Spanish authorities Of this
right OF search, or rather Of visiting and OBTAINING
vessels. The United States Consul, of course,
had d conference with the authorities on that sub
J"ci, and the result has been communicated 10 our
government. The determination Of the Spanish
government TO persist in this practice u.s. therefore,
known, and The issue on paper already made. II
remains only 10 bring The question to the test of
force.
Some appear 10 think that the sinking By Capt.
McCauley, OF lew Spanish vessels Of war, with
his big Paixhans, will not invite war as conse-
quence. 1t will. nevertheless, be now, whether
more or less vigorously carried on. 1t will de-
pend on Congress whether it be carried on with
the whole power OF the country or not, and they
will probably say not.
The expectation of intelligence from the des.
tined war station OF The actual destruction already
by any of our ships, Of tie offending Spanish
euora'a ds costa, will be disappointed. The or
ders leading TO such an event have been but just
issued, and are in Commodore McCauley's peck.
ct. But he will not fail very soon to fulfil public
expectations and the wishes of The government, on
The subject.
Propositions are said to be making for e.
quiping for the Gulf service the largest feet
that We ever sent to sea. 1t will require q
very respectable feet TO follow up the issue which
one vessel may make. Spain appears TO have
expected, and has certainly prepared for war
with the United States.
Sho expected an attempt on our part, to seize
Cuba, and is, no doubt, prepared for The attempt
George Sanders thinks the President will soon
lose the prospect Of taking Cuba. by the preIimi.
nary warning which Capt. McCauey's ratlers
will give Of the intended attnck We shall soon
have stirring news from the Gulf.-Cor. Bali.
more Sun,
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Railroad M Getting.

Pursuant to previous notice, Railroad meet.
ing was held at Real's Old Field. in LINCOLN
County, on Saturday, the l4h inst. A. Is. Da.
wilson Esq, was called TO the chair and DR.. S. x.
Johnston appointed secretary.
On request Of the chairman. VIM. P. Bynum,
Esq. explained The object Of The meeting. and in
forcible and sensible address OF considerable
length. appealed 10 the patriotism and INTEREST Of
all concerned, and explained, in very sasfac'
tory manner. the neslimable benefits which will
accrue to the section favored by the location of
said Road, and tina, its location depended in a
great measure upon the amount subscribed on the
various proposed routes.
Henry ConsIer, Esq, Of the strong friends
Of The Wilmington, Charlotte and Ruth. rlordon
Railroad in the Legislature, next addressed the
people and explained the provisions Of the Char
ter, and indicated liberal and patriotic spirit.
He was followed by Dr.. VIM. B. Mclean, who
showed himself true friend of the Road.
Sentiments Of appreciation OF the course OF our
members Of the last Legislature who voted for
bill charerpg said Road were fully and freely
expressed. The proper kind OF spirit and enter.
prise appeared 10 exist and, although but few per.
sons were present, some thirty thousand dollars
were informally subscribed, upon conditions that
the Road passes from Charlotte to Lincolnon
through Hopewe and crosses the Catawba River
at or near Tools Ford. Many other friends OF
the Road living in the neighborhood. who will in
crease the su description largely when called on by
properly authorized commissioners, were not
present.
1t was resolved that Railroad be called soon
in Hopeweil, ecklenburg County, and that due
notice be given in the Charlotte papers; and fur
Their, that the Charlotte papers and The Hokeve
Express be requested to publish these proceedings
A. B. DAVIDSON, Chairman.
S. X. JOHNSTON, Secretary.
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CongrcssionaI moral,,v

we were Infinitely amused three or four WAL.
ago by practical joke 10 Washington CITY nm.
a number Of the nice men Of Congress- II w..
TOO good 10 be left unpublished. couple of m.'
~ fellows, one Of them distinguished mcmH..
of Congress from Southern State, end the 9th.
distinguished ex.Edi,or from Kentucky, Con
coeted letter purporting to be addressed Lv
young lady TO a very fine looking gentleman. |,
was got@up ia frst.ra,e style. The pre,rnd.S
young lady set forth therein that she had several
times seen the gent leman she was addressing, tina,
she was cap,ivsted by his fine face and mspIv
form, that her heart deeply touched by ali
she saw and heard Of him, that she must maks
his acquaintance before his departure from III.
city, that she hoped aud prayed he would forgive
her seeming bodness as il was The first impruden,
act OF her life, that she had always moved and
was still moving in the highest circles in the Cap.
i,aI, that she would be upon certain square OF
certain street q, precisely IL o'clock the fol.
lowing day in dress which she described with
great particuIarty and that she hoped and trusted
he would meet her and thus afford her an oppor.
tunitv Of brief personal Intercourse with the idol
OF her heart. The two wags had between thirty
and forty copies of this letter written by female
friend of theirs, and they sent these copies TO BE-
tween thirty and forty members OF Congress, Sc.
lectng those Of course who were known 10 enter.
tain very exalted opinion Of their own personal
fascination. n .-.......
Everything being thus arranged. the two jokers
called upon and another young gentleman, ex.
planned what they had done, and invited us TO get
into their carriage. ride with them to the point OF
assignaton. and see the sights. We unhesiiatinply
consented and we saw sights sure enough. Rid.
ing upon The desIgnated square, we beheld tho
whole OF The thirty or forty members, Northern
M n and Southern men, Wings, Democrats, and
Know'9"th'ngs. walking to and fro, all gazing
earnestly IN every direction aad at every female
figure to discover the object Of their anxious
search.
We concluded, that il few more copies of the
letter had been sent to members of the House of
Representatives, the House would have had TO
adjourn for the want OF quorum Louisville
Journal
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For the Western Democrat.

Impressions through the senses and the judg-
ments which we form in regard to them may be
so many facts for our conscience TO estimate.
Now, If the senses of each individual were en-
dowed with the same powers, we should have the
facts presented through these senses appear alike,
and the ma be said in regard TO the powers
Of The Judgement But two individuals
probably have these exactly the same, even if en-.
dowed with equal powers in all, would, as guide,
be just as vague as these endowments of sen Sc
aud judgment differ.
Hence, all that class of philosophers, who make
conscience, enlightened by the understanding. a
guide for human conduct, fail to discover a stan
dard for this more uniform. than that reared by
each individual through an lntellec ua process.
Many pages have lately been published in Re.
view in South Carolina TO overthrow DR.. Paley's
Moral Philosophy, and conscience, enlightened
through the understanding, proposed as basis
for this science, allow me to strike out this notion
and substitute conscience, enlightened by grace,
gilt from Heaven. transmitted through mans re.
ligious organization. J. F. g. MiTTAG.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-20

TIE VINNA CoNFERENcE.-The fourth sitting
OF the Vienna conference is represented as having
been very stormy. Al London the impression
appears 10 be that Russia will not accede to the
conditions regarding the Black Sea. The confer
ence will probably split on this question.
Conslantinoplc letters, however, indulge hopes
Of peace.
ENeLANr.-rhe revelations Of the Roebuck
committee Of The British Parliament, inquiring into
lhe conduct OF the war and the late condition Of
the troops, in the Cfimea, appalling.
FRANcE.-Fifty arrests !ad been made in Paris
OF parties implicated in The conspiracy to assass
ns:s the Emperor, At the late review Of The lmPe-
rial Guards.
The prevalent opinion at Paris is that peace is
nsar ut hand
AUSTRIA AND SwTrzERLANp.-The three years
dispute between Switzerland and Austria has ut
longth been settled.
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Cou,dn,u be choked OF:

The Clinton Courant tells good story of a ru.
raj philosopher who had some hat advanced in
years without learning much of the mysteries Of
nature. What knowledge the old man bad gleanrd
was entirely independent OF science. He did not
know whether microscope was somrthing 10
eat or a new-fangled farming Machine A Young
friend, fresh from school, once paid him a visit
and was very anxious to enghen the old man
on the wonders Of the microscope, D specimen of
whch he carried about him.
While The old philosopher making frugal
meal in the field al noon, the youth produced he
microscope and explained its opera iians, which
he illustrated by exhibiting lis power upon several
bugs and minute atoms Of animal matter nj hand
70 his surprise, the aged pOpH did not manifest
much establishment, and stung BY bis indifference,
he detailed TO him how MANY scores Of living crea.
lures he devoured at every D,outhfuI, and in each
drop which quencbeh his thirst. Al this his hear.
er was skeptical; to prove Tho fact, the boy
snached from his hand chunk Of rich cheese
which he was then devouring, and pIncing it IN.
der The magn6er, the mass Of wGggng nimaI.
cu|ee was triumPhantly Poin'ed al.
The old man gaZed upon the sIght ind ffrrently,
and at length, with The utmost nouchalancr, touk
another huge bite. DON'T excInined The boy,
don't ent it, Uncle Ben; don't YOU see EN-
See EN- squirm and wnggie = Let 'rm 1rriegLe'
said The old philosopher. munching away calmly,
they've got the worst on'r If They kin stan it
kim and II" deliberately finished his NEAL
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-20
Home.

My habits retired and domestic, and all
my sources OF happiness are at home Edpard
BntPS.
This was the reply Of Hon. Edward Bates, Of
Missouri, when pressed by a committee Of The
Wing members OF the Stale Legislature consent
to be their candidate for Uni, States Senator.
The reply was a touching one, and will be re-
membered long after the forensic displays Of Tho
genlcman's splendid talents shall have beeu for.
gotten "4aPpincss at homcr r. Who would re-
Inqulsh it for all The excilemenis Of ambition, the
pride OF an elevated station or the powers Of
place! He does not waste his hours even in the
pure pleasures Of home. lie DOES not reIinqush
his duties Tor even the calm enjoynents OF his do
nestle hearth. He is not one oil those who would
spend the " noon OF manhood in a myrtle shade"
He is one Of the greatest lawyers and jealous ad.
vocates OF the West. But here we have the
cret Of his power. the capabiiity Of his endurance
Home to him is the mother earth 10 Aneus: it
invlgorates him for the duties OF the day. How
delightful 10 have such source OF support amid
the rinls Of business, the vcissitudes OF Fortunes
the ialIgues o: al active life, as pleasant home
made up of the love Of wife and children and
frlends.-C0nt. CouYant.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-20

The GADsDEN PURCHAsE.-A correspondent
of one Of the California papers says that mines Of
gold and silver exis: in the country purchased from
Mexico by The Gadsden treaty, and that mum.
Der Of small parties who hae gone lhiiher in search
OF the precious metals found numerous gold pa-
GERS. but were obliged 10 abandon them, owing to
the hostility Of the Indians and the difficulty Of
procuring supplies. It appears TO be beyon a
doubt that gold does exist in the head waters ofthe
San PEDRO and ella, and the writer from whom
quote says tina. the whole country is as rich
in gold deposits as California. He also adds tina,
within less than twenty miles Of Ash Spring there
are silver mines now in The possession of the
Apache Indians richer and more extensive than
the famous Chihuahua mines near Corolitas. In
the Western section there are also said 10 be mines
OF almost pure copper, and around Tucson iron
has been found in abundance. Should thus news
be verified. this strip of territory will not prove so
bad bargain as has been generally believed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-20
Hon. John Kerr.

This gentleman who was three years ago the
boosted champion OF the great Wing party that
was, seems now to have lost favor and there IS
none $50 poor as 10 do him reverence" Whence
This mighty change, "what has the honorable gen.
tIeman done TO forfeit the good opinion Of his old
Comrades! Was II his firm adhesion 10 The in
teress and honor Of The South as manifested by
bis faithful and patriotic efforts in favor Of The
Nebraska BILL or is it his bod and manly oppos.
ton TO a secret order that has dshonored The grave
Of the lamen:ed CASTOR by striving to dsIran
chise a portion OF our fellow citizens &C.
count Of their religious opinions Though ours
is party sheet, we have the expansion of views
TO appreciate maniiness and patriotism wherever we
find il, and we must be permitted 10 say there is
something in the man, in This instance that we ad-
mire-and when he bore aloft the proud old ban
ner with The glorious name OF Clay inscribed upon
its ample folds, while we dreaded him as ar an
tagoEsI, NE felt proud of him citizen.
The Wing press is estoPPed from denying Mr..
krrr's ability, hgrity, sagacry and patriotism.
Possessing these qualities with an extreme field
for observation his opinion of this new order must
have great weight and influence. hence the read.
ness evInced in certain quarters TO open The bat.
teries OF disappointed rage and impotence against
him. Before the approaching election IS over
Know No,hingism n this Stale well as in Vlr-
GINA viii be consigned 10 the tomb Of the Capu-
lets there 10 sleep its last sleep.
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Tribute of Respect.
. PHALANx LODGE, No. 81, A. F. NJ, }
April 7, 1855.

April 7, 1855.
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased Almighty God, the
Grand Master Of the Universe in his inscrutabIe
wisdom and power, 10 remove from our midst our
well beloved Brother ALEXANDER SPRINGS, who
departed this life at 6 o'clock this morning, the
9Th instant.
Resolred, That by his melancholy visitation
Phalanx Lodge is called upon TO mourn the loss
Of one Of its valuable members, and as individuals
we deeply depIOre the loss of fraIerna! and much
beloved Brother
Resolued, That we tender our most heartfelt
svmpal HES and coincidence to the bereaved wife
and children in their sad and melancholy aflIc-
tion.-
Resolred, That we wear the usual badge Of
mourning for 80 days.
Resozued, That copy OF these proceedings be
forwarded to the afflicted family, and that the
same be published in our town papers.
P. J. LOWRIE, Sec.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-20

ARREST OF A SUPPOSED Mail RoBBER.
j. EccIes, late Mail Agent on the Charlotte and
South Carolina Railroad, was arTes,ed in York.
vile, on the 10Th inst, by VIM. Teppe, Uni ed
States Deputy Marshal, under several warrants,
for robberes committed on said road Ee was
brought into :his city yesterday morning. and
lodged in jail to await his trioI. We are informed
that the evidence is suppose TO be pretty strong
in his disfavor, but at the same time We sincerely
hope the affair may in some way he rxpluihed.-
Mr.. E. has always, heretofore, borne a character
entirely above reprnach and suspicion. and this
circumstances and arrest have taken by surprise,
not only his friends, but the whole community
CHaYh stan Standard
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-20

GOING To SEBAsToPoL. MAJOR Richard Della.
field, Of the United States Corps Of Engineers,
Major Mordecai, Of the Ordnance Department
and Captain Mcclellan, Of the Cavalry, have sail.
ed in the steamer from Boston, en- route for Sc
basiopo. They have been ordered by the authori'
lies at Washington to make tour Of observation
on the line Of hosilies in the Crmea, and espe.
cially TO inspect the siege works where the allies
have now concentrated their forces. They are
accompanied by a Paymaster Of The United States
army, and their expense vii be borne from the
National Treasury.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-20

Yesterday morning, about O'Clock P. NJ, n
small ma o named Jones, or Brown, or Smith, with
heel in the hole Of his trousers, committed ar
.senie By swallowing dose of suicide. The yer.
dict Of the inquest returned jury lbs. the deceas
ed came to hs facts in eecerd ance it'll his deaib
He leaves a child and six small wives 10 lamcn,
the epd Of his uniimely less. 10 teafh Se are IN
lhe mids! OF lfs> s'.a-.- :
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-20

OF Tho Yorkyille Enquirer says:-" Ia con.
sequence of an absence from the editorial chair,
we failed last week TO call artention 10 the Card Of
Mr.. ECcLEs. |, is republished 10 this issue
Since hiss residence amongst US, Mr.. EccLEs has
uniformly borne the character Of an honest man
and we are gratIf-d 10 be enabled TO say that the
sentiment Of our community is very decidedly in
Gavor Of his innocence of the charge which has
been brought agains. him. Il is certain that de-
predalions have been committed on The rome but
we enirey confident that advantage has been
taken of the Agents indiscrrtion IN admitting
others into his .ffice, and that The crime rIghtuy
Iics al anoiher's Gonr. The trial will take place
in the United States Court, which Will commence
its SESSIONS 10 Charlesi'H -Mpnasy,th l4'h Of
May r-s~=-.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-20

Fearing that we might misrepresent Mr. Kerr
we shall not aitemp. TO give an account Of b"
speech. We will remnrk however tina: he came
down on Sam like thousand OF brick Samuel
has slipped note under our sanc,um door 10
which he requests 10 shy that he has often he.r0
it thunder. because he rides in the storm. Hse.
thanks Mr.. Kerr forenlertnining some notions COM
patible with the views Of the Americans andis mol
disposed to fall out with him FOR not approving o"
Z Sans } sentiments IN toto With regard "
how be II vote, is best known To himself
- Milton Chronicle
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It isa great pity thai you came dangling a, my
heels, Mr.. Nonenity,' said a consequential LADY
TO her sentimental adoror you remind me of
barometer thai is f'lled with nothing il. the upper
story. Most hmiable of your sex said he, Tor
90 nasering compliment. lei me remind you that
you occupy !, entirely - -
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-20

against Me-. Flaurnoy be false, to deny and d's-
,cfedth, that The peoplesof Virginia may under
stand his position ;and mag do him no injustice.
S Unh the Why meets the issue. we, foEbear
Iurihsr comment on This Singular and startling
disclosure. We snnt it distinctly understood.
ina, we are ready 10 repair the injury TO Mr..
FIournoy, il the charge against him is not made
90, d.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-20

TKE SURVEY. The Experimental survey OF
Ne Wilmington, Charlotte. and Rutherford Road
commenced to day under tie direction Of John G
McRss, Chief Engineer, Messrs. Robert P. Al
kInson, and Geo. Kirby. Assistants, and John K.
BsSwu, Rodtn .u.-WI. Herald
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1855-04-20
Court Week.

Next week our County Court will be in session
which will be good opportunity for those Of our
subscribers rrho are IN arrears TO settle up.
All who pay up next week will be charged only
the cash rates, thereafter will be compelled TO
enforce. strictly our terms-Io WHICH we respect
fully ask attention. We have a considerable
amount scattered through the County, now due,
which viii gre;wy oblige US.
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o. There is general movement in the poliIi-
cal circles just now. Preparations are making TO
bring forward candidates for the approaching
election. Conventions Of both parties have been
holden in The 9Th District, which resulted, on the
Wing side, in The nomination for reelection Of
Mr.. Puryear, Of nIi-Nrbraska meEory-and by
rhe Democrats, Of Col. Boyd. We regret that The
Col. has declined the nomination. The impress
sion he made in The last canvass demonstrates his
this time if he would run.
The Democratic Convention of The MetroPol-
tan District assembled in Frnnklin,on Wednes.
day last. and, though we have not heard who has
been chosen as the standard-bearer. we know that
good and true Democrat is the man-and that
he will be elected is beyond peradvrnture.
The Democrats marshalIing their forces in
the Wilmington District, preparatory 10 holding
Convention, and when the time comes will put
forward a candidate worthy TO The shoes OF
the aIe' popular representative, the Hon, w. s..
Ashe,
The Hon. John Kerr is already in The field in
The 5th District, and is dealing stniwart blows
upon The heads OF the Know Nothngs. 1t is ru-
morcd that some Know Nothing, who formerly
Democrat, will be his opponent, if so, hur-
rah for Kerr. We like manIiness Of character
and we applaud The bold. fearless, unseIfsh pa,r-
olism that nerves bis heart TO do what is right and
for the good of his section al the risk of political
immolation.
A noble. honest, independent Clay-Whig can
always command support in opposition 10 a
snelking, concealing, secret, dark dealing Know
Nothing.
In the Mountain District the Hon. T. L. Cling
man las announced himself for reelection, and
has already addressed his constituency in oppos.
ton to The Know Mornings, that bad egg LAID in
an Abolition Nest. His success is certain.
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FOR CONGRESS,
HON. BURTON CRAIGE,
OF ROWAN.
CHARLOTTE MARKET.
CHARLOTTE MARKET.
WESTERN DEMOCRAT OFFICE,

WESTERN DEMOCRAT OFFTcE, I
Thursday Evening, April 10, 1855.
Cotton-Coming ir briskly; about l 600 bales
changrd hands since our last at full Prlces-ex'
tremes range from "a 10 $50. Market firm.
Flour Market tight, al 81.
Hheat-None on sale; would readily COM
mand $l.75.
Corn so e5. Meal-sO s5c.; very little
offered.
Butter. Eggs, and Chickens very scarce and
high.
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O. The advertisement OF Messrs. FINLEY q
Heron, Of Charleston. has been changed in some
important particulars. We direct The notice OF
our readers 10 il as improved. - !.
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CHARLOTTE /.
FRIDAY MORNING, April 20, 1855.

~ w. S. LAYTON & CO., South Atlantic WharfJ
authorized agents Charleston s. c., ard are daily
empowered take Advertisements and Subscriptions at the
rates required by us, and grant receipts.