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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-26
,,QQ; CHARLOTTE 20"
Tuesday Morning, Feb'y rs, 1856,
One week Later from Europe.

The steamship Canada arrived at Halifax
on the 18th instant, with advices from
Liverpool to the ID inst, Cotton had fur.
ther advanced I'D. per To-, and closed stea
dy and quiet. Breadstuhfs had still further
declined. The Canada brings no news OF
the missing steamer Pacific. Everything
seems to Indicate that peace will soon be
declared. The peace protocol memoran-
dunn was signed on tie 1st inst, by the
ministers Of the five powers, and short
armistice will probably be agreed upon
Dispatches received in Vienna from Russia,
confirm the tclegrapLic announcement of
the unconditional acceptance by the Car
of the propositions of the Allies. The Com
gress was To have met IN Paris about the
18th inst, and everything viii probably be
settled by the 25th inst. The preliminary
proceedings, &c, only await the arrival Of
the Turkish Plenipotentiary, Derbish Pa
cha. Baron Brunow and Count Orloff rep
resent Russia, Lord Clarendon England.
De Azeglio Sardinia, Buol Austria, and
Nalcwski France. 1t Is asserted that Prus-
STA refuses TO acccde to the conditions ey
acted by the Allies prior to admission TO
the Peace Conference, and that consec uent-
ly she will be excluded. The Queens
speech was quite Inea"re, and d. i not even
mention American affairs. The London
Morning Advertiser, however. says that Mr.
Buchanan and Lord Clar endon had an in
terview at the Foreign office on the Doth
ult-' and shat very ar.gry words were cx-
changed IA relation to the Central Ameri-
can question.
Ihe Earl of Clarendon, in n late speech
.atthe orcrling of Parliament ON tbc 3Is+
'oR'' ret' ring TO the present relations with
'~He United States, said In my opinion
Foere can be 10 doubt as to the common
sense view of the CLAYTON Bulwcr treaty.
and Yet it is upon the Interpretation Of that
re- sty that the difference of opinion has
arisen. In s0ch case correspondence is
useless, ana have lost no time In Offering
10 refer tie whole question to the arbitra-
ton Of a third Power, both sides agreeing
to the decision. That offer has not yet
'heon accepted. 1t has been renewed and
hope, upon further consideration, the L.
States Government will acquiescc. In re-
gard TO the recruiting difficulty, it would
not aid friendly solution to allude to it
from the throne; inasmuch as the CORES
pondcnce on the subject still continues
The most recent demands of the United /
States arrived only two days ago and are
not in state to be made public.
After further explanations he stated that
correspondence of a not very amicable ne
ture had since taken place between the two
governments. But the transactions 10 which
it refers are by-gone transactions; and
from the commencement the British gov
eminent has disolaimcd all infringement of
the laws of the United States With the
conduct of Mr.. Champion, his government
was perfectly satisfied, being convinced
that he neither intentionallyor accidentally
violated the municipal laws of the United |
States. The difficulty was susceptible of !
practical solution.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-26
" 49,
KANSAS.

In obedience to a call from Congress, the
President of the [. s. sent into that bodv.
few days ago, numerous documents relat-
ing to the difficulty in Kansas. These doc
ments show that the Abolitionists have
been abusing the President for having done
what their own friends demanded, viz: Is
sued Proclamation to prevent civil war
IN Kansas. The following letter, from two
OF the leading Abolitionists of Kansas. 10
proof of what we state:
LAWRENCE CITY, Jan. ed, 1856.
10 The President Of, the United States:
SIR: We notified you that an over
Whelming force, supplied with artillery, was
organizing upon our borders for the avow-
ed purpose of invading Kansas. democrat
izing the towns and butchering the unof-
tending free State citizens, they constitut-
ing fourteen-twentieths of the entire pon-
ulation. In addition to the relief respeot-
fully demanded in that notice, we earnestly
request you to issue proclamation imme-
dlately forbidding the invasion. We trust
there viii be no delay in taking SO i'm
portant step TO prevent an outrage which.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-26

if carried OF: as planned, will stand forth
without a parallel in the worlds history.
Yours, respectfully,
j. III. DANE, C'm Ex-Com. K. T.
{. ROBINSON, C'm Com. of Safety.
We have had no advices from Kansas
since our last publication. Gov. Shannon
has left Washington, post-haste, to pre-
vent if possible collision between the hos
tile parties there.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-26

SAD AND SINGULAR ACCIDENT.--The
Asheville Spectator states that John Van
hook, a respectable citizen of Franklin.
Macon county, was killed on the 1st instant,
in the following singular manner: In at
tempting to lift log on the wagon for
frewood, he slipped up, his forehead fell
on little stump and the log on his Lead,
by which he was horribly mangled. He
was hauled to the house, surgical aid called
in, but little after s o'clock, P. NJ, he
breathed his last. He leaves a wife and five
small children to mourn his loss.''
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-26

DEATH OF AN AUTHoREss.-Mr Caroline
Lee Hentz, the authoress, died at Muriana,
Fla, on the 18th inst. She had gone there
for the benefit of her health.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-26

- The tallest chimney in the world is
at Glassow' it is 45o feet high, so feet in
diameter at the base gid E feet at the ton.
hree millions of brick and thirty tons of
IRON are used in it, at cost of $4,000. It
can De seen twenty miles off. It was no
doubt built by man who had more money
than brains.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-26

RAILROAD ACCIDENT. The eleven o,o1-,
train of the Baltimore and Ohio Ra;lro.,
when 100 miles east of Wheeling, met Nil
a fatal accident ON the 21st instant. M
forward engine broke wheel and was NV
cipitated down an embankment of one H.
bred feet. killing instantly Christian Zieo,o
fireman, and seriously wounding Tbom,,
Mckinley, engineer.
CoLoRED MILITIA.-A military assoo;,
ton of colored men has been formed ..
Boston. A colored lawyer has been eloctoa
Captain, and they ask to be admitted 70 tbo
volunteer militia of the State as an ind
pendent company. 1t is said their applco.
ton is likely to be favorably acted upon,
Loss OF A FINE CLIPPER.-The Lon;.
Napoleon of Baltimore, on her first trim 70
Liverpool, was wrecked on the l 1th January
She was $50 tons burthen and was valued
at 100000; her cargo was valued at
$I25, 000-making the entire loss in vessel
and cargo s225,OOO.
The Committee of Ways and Means have
presented to the House, bill, which, for
brevity, at least is commendable. The fol.
lowing are its provisions
Sec. !. Americans shall rule America.
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect imme.
diately.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-26

| SINGULAR DiSCOVERY.-On the goth ult.,
a band of laborers on the Central Railroad,
in Allegheny county, Va, an Mr.. Cady's
section, penetrated into a cave, the mouth
of which was about 800 feet from Jackson's
River. Some of the workmen entered it and
continuing on their course, passed under
the river and came out on the other side
Of 1t, In the cave was found the body of
hunter, with all the equipments lying near
him. About $4,000 in bonds payable to
Mrs. A. Cross, and dated in 1923, were
found on the body, which was in wonder
full state of preservation. The bonds are
signed by many Of the oldest citizens of
Allegheny and Bath counties.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-26

MAKE YOUR OWN GAs.-The Ulster Re-
publican says: MIR. E. Coen, late Gas Co.
Superintendent, and Mr.. E. Hudler. of
Roundout, have bought the patent right for
process to enable every one to make his
own gas: The apparatus is simple and safe.
and takessno more room than a -four barrel.
Gas is made of rosin or saw dust, at the cost
OF % cents thousand feet-or an eightb
OF the present cost, as has been fully test
ed. They pay $4,000 for the right in
Greene, Ulster, Duchess and ORANGE conn
ties, and the State of New JERSEY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-26
D1sTREss1Ne.-During the cold season

D1sTREssING.-During the cold season
we received daily accounts of persons
perishing from the effects of the severe
weather; but we do not remember more
distressing case than one recorded in the
Richmond, Va, papers. The whole family
of Mr. James B. Owens, of James-City
county, embracing Mrs. 0. and six children,
persisted while crossing the Chesapeake
Bay in a small schooner-Mr. O. and the
crew having in the first place been washed
overheard and drowned. Mrs. O. and the
six children were all found in the boat.
frozen to death, the day after Mr.. 0. and
the crew persisted.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-26
ton for Speaker :

BANKS STATES ANTI-RASKs ST.Trs
Maine, Delaware.
Vermont, Virrinia.
Massachusetts, North Carolina.
New Hampshire, MARYLAND,
Connecticut, South Carolina.
Rhode Island, Georgia.
New York, Alabama.
New Jersey, Florida.
Pennsylvania, Mississippi.
Ohio, Iouisiana
Indiana Texas.
Illinois, Missouri,
Michigan, Arkansas
"lsconsln-l4 States. Tennessee,
Kentucky,
California-l6 States
Iowa was divided-1 Banks, Aiken.
RECAPITULATION
Banks States. IA Anti-B's States, 164.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-26
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

It is possible that the duty of choosing
the next President may devolve upon Con-
gress. The following table, therefore, pos
sesses interest in this connection. 1t shows
the States that voted for Banks, Opposition,
and Aiken, Democrat, at the recent cleo
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-26

SINGULAR DEATH.-The late Minister
Plenipotentiary of Peru to the L. States,
who returned to Peru about six months ago,
died lately in Lima in a singular manner.
While asleep he swallowed three of his
false teeth with the gold band which con-
fined them, and died from the effects short
ly after. Efforts were made to extract the
teeth, but without success"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-26

IEXAs.-Sincet the introduction of Texas,
the land suitable for the cultivation of the
cane has been greatly increased. We suppose
there can be no doubt of the capacity Of
Louisiana and Texas to raise million of
hogsheads of sugar, without any great eff
fort. This is equal to thousand million of
pounds-quite large item in the general
provision of food.
Immigration continues to pour in stea-
dy stream into Texas, and especially into
Western Texas. Col. j. B. Grain, who
has recently returned from Mississippi over
land to Lavacca, says that the tide of set
tiers coming in is truly astonishing. He
informs the Herald that he enumerated as
many as five thousand slaves on the road,
long trains of wagons and many families,
all bound for the West.
CALIFORNIA NEGETABLES.-It is stated
by the California papers that Mr.. S. s.
Fem, at his ranch, in Eureka township,
Nevada county, has raised, the past sea-
son, 100000 pounds of potatoes. He has
over twenty mules employed in packing
them to the various mining settlements in |
the vicinity. where they sell readily at ten
cents per pound. In quality, they are said
to be decidedly superior to those brought |
up from the valley. Besides potatoes, Mr..
Fem has raised and sold enough of other
vegetables to pay all expenses of carving
on his ranch. His profits for the past wear
will exceed $4,000.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-26

p The Sumpter (Ala.) Democrat has
flung its banner to the breeze, inscribed
with FRANKLIN PIERCE, for President, and
A PICKENs BUTLER, for Vice President.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-26

e The Missouri wings have chosen del
egates to the wing national convention,
which is called to meet at Louisville. Ken
lucky.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-26

= Joshua r. Giddings, the abolition
member of Congress from Ohio, declines a
reelection. Glad to hear it.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-26

You've RoGUEs.-Two boys were re-
Gently brought to Chicago from Rock Isl
and' by the United States Deputy Marshal,
charged with robbing the United States
mail at that place. One was but twelve
and the other nine years of age.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-26

WHAT HAS BECOME OF THE WIG
PARTY?-The Louisville Times says there
is one live wing in the present Kentucky
LEGISLATURE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-26

FoRGERY.-An attempt was made yester-
day to discount forged draft at the Com
mercial Bank of Columbia. The individual
who presented the draft was safely con-
Quoted by proper officers to the jail, where
he will remain to answer at our next Court.
II C0Lumbia IimcS
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-26

p The legislature of Georgia has passed
bill declaring that so much of any will or
deed as directs the manumission of any slave
be void.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-02-26

and, by the United States Deputy Marshal.
charged with robbing the United States
mail at that place. One was but twelve,
and the other nine years of age.
oRGERY.-An attempt was made yester-
day to discount forged draft at the Com
merclal Bank of Columbia. The Individual
who presented the draft was safely con-
Quoted by proper officers to the Jail, where
he will remain to answer at our next Court.
t Columbia Times.
~ Five hundred and twenty eight Nor
mon emigrants, on their way to Great Salt
Lake City, arrived at New York on Satur-
day, in the ship John j. Boyd, from Liver
pool.
IL The winter has been so mild in Eng
land that agricultural laborers were on the
9th OF January, working in the fields in the
neighborhood of Derby.
y The total number of hogs packed this
season, at Cincinnati, Ohio, is 4O6, 1856, be-
ing an increase of 1860 head. The in
crease in weight is - pounds per hog over
last year.
. The Know Nsthings of Richmond
Va, have issued long address urging the
claims of the Hon. John NJ. Bolts to the
Presidency-a man who repudiates the 18th
section of the Philadelphia platform
p A Bill has been introduced into the |
Louisiana Legislature, appropriating 81 200 !
to the widow and children of Bachelor, the |
Deputy U. S. Marshal, who lost his life in
enforcing the fugitive slave law in Boston. !
- The New York Senate has passed a |
bill to appropriate $4,000 on loan to estab-
fish a New Iork State Agricultural College.
70 A meeting, sympathising with the
free sellers in Kansas, was held in Cincin-
natl, Wednesday, and addressed by Judge
Conway and S. c.. Smith. A county con-
vention was called.
p The Legislature of Georgia has passed
a bill declaring that so much of any will or
deed as directs the manumission of aov slave
De void.
WHAT HAS BECOME OF THE WING
Louisville Times saws there
s one live wing in the present Kentucky
Legislature.
3 Joshun Z. Giddings, the abolition
member of Congress from Ohio, declines
e-election. Glad to hear it.
1 The Missouri wings have chosen del
gates to the whig national convention, !
which is called to meet at Louisville. Ken
lucky.
p The Sumpter (Ala.) Democrat has
Jung its banner to the breeze, inscribed t
18th FRANKLIN PIERCE, for President, and S
PICKENs BUTLER, for V1ce President. q
MAKE YOUR OWN GAs.-The Ulster Re-
ubican says: MIR. E. Coen, late Gas Co.
superintendent, and Mr.. E. Hudler. of l.
have bought the patent right for :.
process TO enable every one to make his .
wn gas. The apparatus is simple and safe. l.
nd takessno more room than -four barrel. \
as is made of rosin or saw dust. at tho cos+
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-28
For tic West,

In making notice in our last issue Of
several persons who had gone West, we
neglected 10 insert the names Of john II.
FLEMING and WILLIAM LAMBRIGHT. A.
b. CAMERON took his departure on We'd
nesday evening, and DANIEL w. Cook
will leave on Monday next. We hear OF
others who purpose leaving shortly.
Thus it will be perceived that number
of or young men prefer seeking their
fortunes in the far West,
p. S.--W. n. LEMON and WM. LAM
BRIGHT have returned after several week S
sojourn in the West. They represent the
crops to be tolerably good, pretty much
upon the same equality as here.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-28

A handsome iron bridge is to be built
at Chicago, ILL.,, costing $4,000, The
posts to be of cast iron, the balance Of the
bridge of the best wrought iron. The
Galena and Chicago, and the Illinois Cen
tral Railroad Companies are 10 bear $780,
900 Of the whole expense.
TO Uhiten Linen.--Cut up pound
of soap iii gallon of milk, and hang it
over fire in a wash kettle. When the
soap has entirely melted, put in the linen,
and boil it half an hour. Then take II
out have ready lather ofsoap and warm
water, wash the linen in it, and then rinse
it through two cold waters, and very
little blue at last.
The Crops IN Ohio.-The Cincin-
natl Gazette says:
1.-THE wheat in all parts Of the country
looks exceedingly well, leaving the croak-
ers for short crops poor sympathy. Be-
sides, there seems to be an abundance OF
every kind ofproGuce in the country which
has not yet found It's way TO foreign
market, AMI which will have the effect OF
bringing the prices down even shade
lower than they have heretofore BEEN"
The MormonS are COming.-Geo.
E. Smnh. delegate to Congress from
Utah. and cousin 10 ice, is on his way
TO Washington with the State Constitu.
ton adopted by the Territorial Govern
ment and memorial praying for The adj.
mission of the free people of Mormondon
into the Union and The United States.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-28
TAKE PARTICULAR NOTICE.

There is an evil habit sometimes INDUCED
in by boys, in solitude, often growing up with
them to manhood, and which, If not reform
Cd in due time, not only begets serious obsta-
cies to matrimonial happiness, but gives rise
TO a series Of protractcd, nsldIou5 aud dcvas-
tatng affections.
Few Of those who give way to this perni-
cious practice are aware Of the consequences,
until they find the nervous system shattered,
feel strange and unacconlab!e sensations, and
vague fears in the mind. (See pages, 81, -,
-, Of DR.. RS book on cif.Prcseryaiion
The unfortunate thus affected becomes fee
bic, is unable to labor wiki accustomed yigor,
or TO apply his mind to study, his step Is tar
dy AMI weak, be j, dull, irresolule, and cnga-
ges even in his sports with less energy than
usual.
If lie cmanciPatc himself before the practice
has done It's worst, and enter matrimony, his
marriage Is uutruillul, and his sense tells him
tnat this j. caused by his carly foles. These
are considerations leaieE si0pid araken The atiln-
Hgp II all RHO are sjmIalt, Situated
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-28
Music.

We have received from the publisher,
Horace Waters, 333 Broadway, N. York
a beautiful piece Of music, entitled {:
"We'll all meet again in the morning"
The preface explains the title at was
beautiful exclamation Of adying child,
as the red rays of the sunset streamed on
him through the window, Goodbye,
Papa, goodbye, Mamma has come fer
me to-nlght-don't cry Papa, "We'll all
meet again in the morning" and the
heart of that father grew lighter under lis
burden, for something assured lin that
his little angel had gone back to the bosom
Of him who said, "Suifer little children 10
come unto me, for of such is the Kingdom
of Heaven
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-28

HgHoray'a Pills, an extraordinary
Remedy fer termination Of Blood to TIC
uead.-Ienricria Wright, OF Newburg
New York, suffered most excessively lo'
ersht years ana a half from termination "i
blood to the head, so bad at times tha
she would fall down in crossing room
as if dead. She consulted three dl.!er.
ent physicians, ard s'udiors.y foij'"e"
their advice. which however failed to ben
Ell, her, and her dissolution was hourly
expected. At this tine she tried Ii"i,
Iowav's Pills, which quickly did theI
work, by removing from the system al,
the noxious matter, carrying off the bad
fluids, and left her in the enjoyment Of
perfect health, her friends have all been
astonished at the apparent transformations
vet all this has been effected by HoI!o-
WAYS Pills.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-28
Lost the Opportunity.

II is said thai the farmers Of Western
Canada. who would not sci! their wheat
at higl, price last fall, have not less than
5000, 000 bushels on hand ,"bu. all is
well that ends we'll" Had all the far
mers sold their wheat at 50 per bushe!
last fall, the millers, having no facilities
during the winter to send i, to market
would have been ruined.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1856-06-28
,vbc Potomac Milis-An Important En-
tcrDriHc.

The Potomac Mil;s-An Important En-
tcrprizc.
We understand that a number OF enter
orising and practical business men of the
District of Columbia, and OF Jefferson
County, are about to form company TO
purchase that wrll-known and highly val
liable property, the Potomac Mills, near
Shepherdstown, now, and for many
wears, owned by our esteemed fellow Gill
zen ALEX. r. BoTELER, Esq.
THIS property embraces what is more
Familiarity known in some parts OF our
County, as "Reynolds' Big MilI"--toge'h,
er with an inexhaustible aaomtdia oil
Hudraulic Cement, the product of which
is equal, in many respects, TO the ceIebra-
ted ROnaqn Cement which used to cost,
before the discovery Of the cement IN this
country, fifteen doi!ars per barrel to I'M
port. Tie Potomac Mills Cement, in adj
di,ion to lis excellent quality, can be man
ntac.nIed and made ready for market at
IS low. if not lower, cost than that to be
found anywherc else in the United States
and il commands, at the Mills, as well as
in all the important markets, ready sale
and the highest price gwen Tor any Oe-
ment now IN use.
The objects Of the proposed company
are 10 manufacture at the Potomac Mills
a saoerior article of Fanli!H Flour, for
The District of Columbia and other mar
kcls-and to supply the General Govern,
mcmt with Hydraulic Cement, to be used
IN tie construction Of the National Wa
ter Works, and in the erection Of the ma
nv Public Buildings in Washington City
and elsewhere.
Ii is estimated that the Government
alone-,o say nothing of the demand from
other quarters-wll need more than a
hair million Of Dollars worth of c.
ment within the next ten years--and,
from the many advantages over other
manufactures, the Potomac Mills Com
pany are likely to possess, ii IS but reas-
onabIe to expect that very large portion
of the Cement TO be Jhus Hsed will be fur
nished through this company, as their
Mills and Quarries are the nearest to the
seat of Government Of any Cement known
to exist.
If the calculations made in regard to
his enterprize-and they are cerialnl y
passed upon most striking facts, are real
zed, it will doubtless prove one Of the
most profitable investments Of the pres
mt dav. The Company, we understand
rom a pamphlet in our possession set
ing forth the whole scheme (Which
by the way, is at the service OF
all who wish to read iO is to consist OF
ten stare holders, who are TO subscribe
Sir Thousand DoIlars cach-makng the
Capital stock subscribed 100000. 1t
may be, however, if upon further consul
tation Of the parties interested, it should
be deemed advisable TO DO so, that the
shares will be divided into larger num-
Der, at less price--say siriy shares at
one Thousand dollars each, bat this de-
ponds altogether upon circumstances to be
deveoped.-Frec Press.