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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.

This morning, about l o'clock, a fire
broke out in the Bakery Of Gillespie &
Kinzel, on Main street, two doors north
of the American Hotel, and caused the de-
struction of number of houses, north and
south, before it was arrested, which was
finally effected by blowing up several hou-
ses with kegs of power. The American ho-
tel, with the range of small buildings at
tached, and its rear buildings, were all con-
sumed, with large portion of the furni-
ture, belonging to Watson Adams, Esq.
the proprietor of the hotel North of the
hotel, five houses, chiefly business esta-
blishments, were destroyed south of the
hotel range of buildings house was de-
stroyed, and one opposite the hotel, on the
west side of main street. The whole num-
Der of buildings destroyed were about
dozen. The principal sufferers in build
ings are Rufus Barringer, Esq. and Maj.
Benjamin Morrow. In goods and furni
ture, Messrs. Gillespie & Kinzel, proprietors
of the Bakery and Confectionery establish
ment, J. G. Hand, grocer and liquor dealer,
Trotter d Wilkinson, keepers of a Cigar,
tobacco, and confectionery store, and w. w.
Quinn, Bed and Mattress manufacturer, are
among the sufferers. A house betongingto
Mr.. Robert Sterling, ON the east side of main
street, and house on the west side, occu-
pied by Mr.. Kinzel, as a dwelling, and the
property. we believe, of Mr.. Henry Gundry,
were blown up. The range of small build
ings On the Alley, Immediately north Of the
American Hotel, occupied chiefly by Boot
and Shoe makers, shared the fate of all the
other buildings in thatlocality. Maj. Nor
row, who loses several buildings, has, we
understand, no insurance. Mr.. Barringer,
we learn, has an insurance on the hotel, to
some extent, and Mr.. Hand, on his grocery,
to the amount of $500. The dwellings of
Messrs. VIM. Johnston, Henry Gundry, and
E. FL. Andrews, and others, on the west
side of Main street, opposite the fire, were
for long time in imminent peril, but by
great exertion were saved with slight dam |
age. Much damage was no doubt sustain
ed by the removal of an immense amount |
of goods and furniture from the houses de-
stroyed and those threatened with destruc-
ton. Mr. Adams had some of his beds and |
furniture burned after they had been re-
moved out of the hotel. All the buildings
destroyed, except one, were constructed Of
wood, and of very combustible nature
producing a fire which for time threaten
ed destruction to a very large and valuable
portion of the town. The full particulars,
the names of all the sufferers,
will be given in our next. The fire, it is
supposed, was the result Of accident.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27
THE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CON.
VENTION

This body, to which the eyes of the whole
Union are at present turned assemblies at
Cincinnati, on Monday next. Delegates are
now vending their way thither. An i'm
mense crowd, of persons from all parts of
the country, will be there, chiefly as spec
tators. A democratic Club, of Philadel-
pha, numbering more than 200, will go in a
body. One of the Cincinnati hotels has
made arrangements to accommodate 5000
nerSnnS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27
MIR. FILLMORE.

In the papers received by the last north
ern mail, letter appears, written by John
p. Kennedy, Esq, the confidential friend of
Willard Fillmore, in which it is stated that
Mr.. Fillmore was decidedly opposed TO the
repeal of the Missouri Compromise bill
and, although the letter was evidently writ
ten with extreme caution, yet its perusal
leaves an irresistible inference that Mr.. Fill
more is not only opposed to the principles
and provisions of the Kansas n ebraska bill,
but is in favor of a restoration of the Mis-
souri, restriction, and of course in favor of
a repeal of the Kansas Nebraska bill. In
our next we will give the letter to our read
,rs, and thus afford them the opportunity of
Judging of the correctness of our conclu
sions. The several know-Nothing national
Conventions meet in a few days, and this
letter may be intended for their use.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27

The LATE ST. LOUIS HosPITAL.-This
building, burnt few days ago, cost $780,
900 and was insured for $50, 900. The
scene is described as one OF the most thrill
ing character. The building was filled with
the sick and crippled. The alarm was very
great with those confined to their beds, but
the steady courage and hearty efforts of
those who came to the rescue conquered ali
difficulties and saved many lives. But one
life was lost, poor lunatic, whom the ex-
element had made more frantic than ever;
after being conveyed out of the building,
he ran back, ard was last seen on one of the
porches, shying his hat at the burning
walls. A gentleman, in making an effort
to reach him, was quite severely burned.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27
JNo. NJ. SPRINGS, Sec'y

PRoF WOODS HAIR Observation-Disclosures
tried unsuccessluly sundry highly recommended
chair ronics" on our own half denuded crown, we
had about lost all confidence in nostrums of that
sort, until few weeks ago we met distinguished
politician OF this State, whom we had seen three
years ago with thin hair, and as "gray as raj, "
but now boasts as fine and glossy head of hair as
one could wish. We demanded the secret of his
improved appearance when he readily accounted
for it by ascrbng it to the virtues of Prof. Woods
Hair Restorative. We shall try that next, our
ad Vertising columns show it to be for sale in our
town.-[Ottd,oa Free Trader.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27
MEssRs. BRAGG AND G11MER.

These gentlemen will speak at Shelby, in
Cleaveland county, on the 28th instant Ito
morrow After that, they will return home,
and renew the contest in the East, COM
mencing at Halifax On the 9TH of June. We
have an outline of the principles and argu-
ments advanced pro and con in the discus
sion, and may present it to our readers in
our next paper.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27
New York, Nav 20.

FLOUR-The market is improving, with sales
of 10000 bbs. at $5 81 to 1s5 for straight States
Sc % to 6 624 for good Ohio, and S6 62 to z 124
for mixed and good standard Southern brands
WHEAT-The market higher at 81 90 for South
ern white, and ST. ~ for Southern red. CORN
The market is lower, with sales at 81 cents for
Southern mixed. PORK-The market lower.
with sales at $1S 25 for mess. BEEF-The
market dull, with sales at $l2 for repacked Chi
cago. LARD-The market tirmer, with sales at
104 cents. WHISKEY-The market is firm.
with sales at "a cents for Ohio.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27
FOREIGN NEWS.

The arrival of the steamer Canada brings
European dates to the 10th instant. There
is no news of interest. Peace celebrations
were taking place in England. The price
of Cotton is not materially changed. Flour
and grain have slightly advanced.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27
Columbia, Nav "a,

COTTON-The sales of the week foot up 227
bales, at to 1O4 extremes. BACON-Prime
Baltimore Sides ia to liz, by the hogshead, and
Shoulders 10 to 1C4c., by the hogshead FLOUR
Common and medium grades at $64 to s. per
Dbl. Fine family readily commands 81 so to SO
per Dbl. CORN-We now quote IS to &C. per
bushe. PEAS-We now quote them at az to
75c. per bushcl. OATS-No change to notice,
40 to 43c per bushel
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27

VIRGINIA ELECTIONs.-An election was
held throughout Virginia on Thursday last,
for County officers, Sheriffs, Magistrates,
Constables, &c. The returns show that
old Virginia God bless herD is, where she
has always been: On the side of the Con-
stitution and Equal Rights. Norfolk, once
the stronghold of acknowledgement, now
elects all of the Democratic candidates.
Portsmouth ditto. Alexandria, heretofore,
two to one against Democracy, elects a
Democratic Sheriff. Lynchburg retains
her ancient federal principles by a small
majority.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27
JUDGE MCLEAN.

This gentleman is out in a lerter, in which
he takes the ground that Congress has the
power to prohibit, but not to establish sla-
very in a Territory. This is taken as an
admission that he is willing to be the Re-
publican nominee for the Presidency.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27
NICARAGUA.

We have no late advices from Walkers
Nicaraguan war. Forces, in large num-
bers, continue to 60 to his aid from New
Orleans and other places. Charles S. VIII
let, late assistant editor of the New-York
Mirror, has been appointed by President
Pierce, Consul for Nicaragua, at that port,
under the WalkerRivas government. The
office is said to be worth $4,000 per annum.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27

70 Many of orr citizens were panied yester-
day by receiving intelligence ofthe death of Mre.
MCKEssAN, wife of w. f. McKessan, Esq, Ut
Morganton, Burke county. Mrs. Mex. came
to Charlotte. about six weeks ago, in very low
state of health, and remained at the mansion
House, under the best Medical advice Ga Ply
stefan from Charleston, being amongst those in at
tendance until Monday last, when, in accordance
with desire of Mrs. Nick, after she and her
friends discovered all hope Of recovery was gone,
she left here tor home, on a well-constructed and
comfortable couch or litter, borne by four muscu-
lar servants Reaching the residence of f. M.
Rinehardt, Esq, at Brevard Furnace, Lincoln
county, she was unable to proceed farther, and
on Sunday night, at o'clock, breathed her last.
Her husband and mother were with her to the last
moment. She leaves several young children to
realize the loss of mother their truest and kind
est, if not their best friend.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27
DIED.

On Friday morning last after a lingering i'll
ness, Mr.. ROBERT HI. BRAWLEY, of this
town. Mr.. b. had long been resident OF Char
lotte, and was universally esteemed for his many
estimable qualities Until recently he was en-
gagged in the mercantile business, of the firm of
Brown & Brawley. In our paper of to-day his
masonic brethren have inserted an appropriate
tribute to his memory.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27

Col. BENTOE.-The st. Louis Democrat,
of the Odd instant, publishes Col. Benton's
reply to the letter arprising him of his
nomination for the Governorship of Missouri.
He neither accepts nor declines, but says
he will keep the matter under consideration
until his return to the State.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27
Charleston, Nav "a.

COTTON-The market continues depressed,
and holders are offering at lower prices. Sales
to-day 30 bales at 81 to IL cents
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27

FATAL DUEL.-On the 21st inst. Mcssrs.
Estlin and Cuddy, merchants of New-Or-
leans, fought a duel at Pass Christian. Mr..
Cuddy was killed, and Mr.. Estlin was
Slightly wounded.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27

Phifer, r. M. Jamison, and VIM. Harty. 1t is
ordained by the Board, that the following Tax be
assessed for the year 1885, at the following rates
upon each different object of Taxation as follow :
to wit
On each 300 value of Real Estate, 800 so
90 90 Stock in Trade, 0 80
d" White male Poll, 200
Black Poll from IL to so years, 200
Free Black Poll, 200
Grocer and retailer of Spurious
Liquors. so 90
Company ofCircus riders, Eques-
TRANS performers and all others sub
ject to pay State Tax, pay Tax of 20 90
Each Concert per week, 90
Company of Ethiopian Serena
ders, and all others subject to pay a
State Tax, to pay per week 90
On each vender of Spirituous Liquors,
by the quart, per aEnum, 25 90
On each ltinerant Merchant or Pedler,
or Hawker of goods, wares K Mer-
chandise, not the growth or Manu-
facture of N. c., except Books,
Tax of, rs 90
On each 500 worth of Interest, 90
On each Surgeon, Dentist, Practising
Physician, Practising Lawyer and
all other persons, Except Minis
tiers of the Gospel, of every denom-
ination) whose practice, salary or
fees, or all of themtoge Their, shall
yield an annual gross income of
500, shall pay the sum of SO. for
the first 500, and 50 for every adj
dItional $500, until such income
shall exceed $500, and SIS for
every additional $500 above that
amount.
On all pedlers of Patent Soap, medicines
for killing crows, chinces, and other
vermin, or for the curing of headache,
tooth-ache, or cOrns, and of all patient
medicines razor and razor straps, a
Tax of 90
On each Carriage of the value of $50, $50
On each " d" 800
and under 5000, 100
On each Carriage of the value of 5000,
and under $500, 200
On each Carriage of the value of $780,
and under $500, 800
On each Carriage of the value of $400
and upwards, 400
Each Gold watch, 90
g Silver watch, so
q Forte Piano, 200
On each$ 100 value of Gold or Silver plate
One per cent,
Each Dog, 100
sc Bitch, 2 co
g. Pubic Dray, 10 90
&C horse omn bus, 10 90
I" A sc g IS 90
g Livery Stable, 10 90
90 Stud Horse standing in Town, Is 90
&c Tavern, 5 60
IS Billiard Table, 25 90
w. F. DAVIDSON, Intendent.
Teste, J B. KERR, Town Clerk.
May 81, '56-5t.
0 Wing please copy.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27

OvershOt Threshers.
DERSONS wishing the above Machines fol
IL the approaching harvest, will apply (by
letter or otherwise) to John A. Boyden, general
agent for Western North Carolina, who will furn.
ish them in Salisbury, at manufacturers prices
with addition of transportation only.
In the absence of Mr.. BOyden, application may
be made to Eugene Martin, Esq, who is also
agent for Nee ormick's celebrated Machines.
~ Office next to Cowan's brick row.
D A supply of the very best Machines al
ways on hand.
JOHN A. BOYDEN.
Salisbury, May 81, 1856--3m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27

WELL HELPED.-Amongt the late-arrivals
at one of the st. Louis hotels, is one that
reads: ..E. Smith and four wives, Salt
Lake."
1 Francis =. Blair, the black republi-
can political abolitionist, owns several
slaves, and works them on his farm!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27
Providence Academy.

Spring Term, 1886.
Samuel A Davis, Adm'r0
of Il. 3. Houston, decd
JAS. Houston and others, W 'O--
Heirs at Law of
r. B. Houston.
1T appearing to the satisfaction of the Court,
IL that James Houston, - Butter and Mar
garet, his wife, and JnO. N. Houston, the chill
dren and heirs at law of said Robt B. Houston,
deceased, are not inhabitants of this State, but
reside beyond the limits of the same: 1t is there
fore ordered, that publication be made for six
weeks, in the Western Democrat for said defen-
dants to be and appear at the next term of this
Court to be held for the county of Union, at the
Courthouse in Monroe, the first Monday of
July next, to plead, answer or demur to this pc
ttion, or the same will be taken pro contesso,
and heard ex parte as to them.
Witness, J. NJ. Stewart, Clerk of our said Court,
at office, in Monroe, the first Monday of April,
A. D., 1856.
j. NJ. STEWART, C. U. C. c.
May 81, 1856--6w Prs. fee Sc.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27

AID FOR GEN. WALKER.--Col. John
Allen, of Cuban and Texan celebrity, left
louisville, Kentucky, on the 2lst instant, in
the steamer Sultana with $50 Kentuckians
destined to join Gen. Walker in Nicaragua.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27
Notice.
Lost,

LOST
* OME time last week, a note on Mr. e. p
- Hall. for the sum OF S27 IS, and dated,
think in February or March last All persons are
forewarned against trading for said note, as the
payment has been stopped. The finder will re-
ceive my thanks by returning it TO me, and If
required, will also be suitably rewarded.
WILLIAM BOYLE.
Mecklenburg Co., May 20, ls56-3w"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27

IL Duponts powder Mills, near Will
mington, Delaware, blew up, few days
ago, and killed several of the work1nen.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27

Charlotte. MAY 20, 1856.

CORRECTED WEEKLY BY T. M. FARRow.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27

- The well known old Brick Church.
in New York, was sold Wednesday for
$27O,O0O.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27
Bible Society.

THE Anniversary of CN6yNgSN
l. MecklenbuTg coun- WNSA
ty Bible Society, will be ~VAg=sNx
held in the NJ E. Church AEsNN
in Charlotte at 10 O'Clock, ezAseAW s1zSSS1szs
A. NJ, on Wednesday -
the 2sth of May, 1856. 1t is a very important
meeting and ali are invited to attend.
Z. NYE HUTCHISON,
Nav Is. Recording Secretary.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27

DIGGING THEIR OWN GRAvEs-SHOT IN
TO THEM.-ThOsc men belonging to the
command of Col. Schlessinger, who were
taken by the. Costa Ricans and executed by
them, were made to perform an unwelcome
service just before their exit. Having been
condemned to death, and their fate annomc-
ed, the victims were compelled to dig their
own graves, and when done, made to kneel
upon the margin of the trench dug, when
they were shot dead-falling readily into
the pit their own hands had dug.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27
Char1otte, M Q 3

A T meeting of the Board of Commissioners
IA of the Town of Charlotte, North Carolina,
at their Council Chamber this evening.
Present, w. f. Davidson, Intendent, w. F.
Phifer, r. M. Jamson, and VIM. Harry. 1t is
ordained by the Board, that the following Tax be
assessed for the year 1885, at the following rates
upon each different object of Taxation as follow :
to wit:
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27

- An atfray occurred between j. f.
Grove and VIM. E. Beal, members of the
city council of Baltimore, in the council
chamber, Tuesday, in which the latter was
stabbed.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27

- At a meeting of the Directors of the
Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford Rail-
road Company, held in Charlotte, May 18th,
inst, L. d. Meares, Esq, of Brunswick,
was elected Director in place of R. H.
Cowan, Esq, of Wilmington, resigned.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27

= Ground was broken on the 2lst in
slant at Port Monmouth, New Jersey, for
commencing the Raritan and Delaware
Bay Railroad which is eventually to form
a link in the contemplated airline railroad
connecting New York and Norfolk. Gov.
Price presided at the ceremony. Towards
night riot occurred between a number of
the Irish and American employees of the
road in which many persons were seriously
ininrnd
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-05-27
Hussey's Patent Reapers and
Mowers Combined,
OyershOt Threshers.

EMERY's PATENT RAILROAD HORSE POWERS
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-04-08
"Then why do you do it ?p was the answer.

"Then why do you do it?p was the answer.
ing scream
becanse-because-you can't hear if don t
squealed my wife
" hat 7 said my aunt, fairly rivaling rail
road whistle this time
began to think it time to evacuate the pren,-
lses and looking round and seeing John gone, /
stepped into the back parlor, and there he Law,
hat on his back, with his feet at a right angle 70
his body rolling from side to side, with his fists
Poked into his ribs and most agonized express
Sion OF countenance, but not uttering a sound
Immediately and Involuntary assumed SIM
liar attitude, a, Il | think from the relative no.
sltion OF our boots and ou1 mead, and our at
tenpts 20 restrain or laughter, apoplexy must
inevitably have ensued, il a horrible groan which
John gave vent to in his endeavor to repress
bis visibility, had not betrayed our hiding
place
In rushed my aunt and my wife, who by this
time comprehended the joke, and such scolding
as then got l never had before, and I hone
never to get again.
l know not what the end would have been
II John, IN his endeavors to appear respectful
and sympathetic, had not given vent to such a
dIaoolical noise something between a groan
and horse-laugh, that all gravity was upset,
and we screamed in concert
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-04-08

A BEAUTIFUL SruILE.-A few days since a love-
" little child of four summers was buried in
this town. On leaving the house of its parents,
the clergyman, Rev. Mr.. Jay, plucked up by
the roots beautiful little '.forga-me-yaot,' and
took it with him to the grave.
After the little embryo of humanity had been
deposited in the grave, the clergyman, holding
up the plant in his hand, said
Il hold in my hand a beautiful flower which
l plucked from the garden we have just left
By taking it from It's parent home, it has with
cred, but here plant it in the head of this
grave, and it viii soon rivive and flourish.
"So with the little flower we have just plent-
ed in the grave. 1t has been plucked from Its
native garden, and has withered, but ii is trans
planted into the garden of Immortality, where
1T will revive and flourish in imInc rtality, glory
and beautv"-Ohio Farmer.
Mineral Point tribune. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1854-1858, 1856-04-08
The Religious Sentiment.

Whoever truly worsbips, pouring out the
prayer, not Of interest and fear, nor chiefly of
personal gratitude, but of aspiration, reverance
and trust, feels irresistably assured that he is
yielding TO no weakness, but is falling into the
attitude congenial to higher natures.
Can it be denied that the deep sense of God
is haunting accompaniment of the deepest and
grandest men ? that, however if any co-exist
with weakness, and absent itself without for
feiture of certain stormy force, it Is ever in
separable from the large and balanced soul the
spring at once of tenderness and strength :?
Whatever is wise, or strong, or loving enough in
this world TO outlast the changes of human ad-
miration viii be found to have the tincture OF
intense faith. The nation which has most ef-
fected the fates of mankind has done so by
giving them Christ. And in each nation the
highest men, whether in thought or action
Socrates, Scipo, Dante, Luther, Pascal. Crom-
well, Newton-have not attained their great di-
mensions without bearing divine secret in
their souls they have been men Of trust and
prayer and, familiar with an Infinite presence,
have attained the stature which throws so
grand shadow over history. Take away from
these mlnds lhelr reIgloh reduce the phlIoso-
piers among them TO their dialectics and math-
ematics, the generals TO their strategy, the poet
to his skill in epic fiction suppose them TO
think, to act, to sing, for secular profit and
ioyment, and not for truth or justice dear eter-
nally to God and do you not cut the very pith
of their genius and character? Be assured, all
visible greatness of mind grows in looking at
an invisible that is greater.-lHdrtinedu's Ser
mons