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The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-26
Charlotte Property.

The following gentlemen offer for sale (ses
advertisements desirable houses and lots
in Charlotte
RUFUS BARRINGER, several lots on Main
street, the site of the late American Hotel
HENRY GUNDRY, part or whole Of lot
100 feet front, on Main street, opposite the
late American Hotel.
JOHN ALLISON, valuable house and lo
in the southern portion Of the town.
ALLISON & DANIEL, 4 we'll improved lots
in the eastern portion of Charlotte, known
as the Penman property.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-26
SelIing OGaf Cost.

n WILL SELL until the first of October next,
IL my whole Stock of Goods, at cost for cash.
Persons in want of any Goods would save money
by giving call. +. w. AHRENS. p
Ny Stock consists Of Dry-Goods, Clothing.
Boots and Shoes, Groceries,
Cigars, Glassware, Saddles and numerous
other articles.
The assortment is large, and the stock having
been purchased mostly this last spring, it is worth
the attention of cash buyers, all Goods will be
offered at cost without reserve.
Z. w. AHRENS.
All notes and accounts due George Bargman,
and Geo. Bargman s. CO., have been lett with me
for collection, and must be settled Immediately,
as longer indulgence will not be given.
Aug. 10, IS56-tE. +. w. AHRENS.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-26
TIE GAME BLOCKED.

We have been watching, since the cleo
ton, to find some of the Know n othing
journals setting up claim to North Caro-
lima, at the election in November; but with
all their modcsty, none have yet ventured
to pat up such claim. With a majority
of five or six thousand against them, they
would, no doubt, have INDUCED in some tall
Dragging; but a majority of thirteen thou
ea"d seems to block the game. Their mo-
dc%ty, great as it is, stands abashed at this
Cruel Democracy! not to leave room for
the consultations of hope!
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-26
ia boy. a mail rider, has been arrested

GA boy, mail rider, has been arrested
f robbing the mail on the route between
Newton, in Dial as, n. c., and YorkvIlle, S
c. He confesses guilt-and charges boy, a
mail carrier between LincOIaton aud Nor
canton. with a similar otfence-whn has, we
learn, also been arrested. Here w have pro-
badly clue to the manner in which Mr.. B OK
with, of this place, lost money mailed for
MoTganton.
ia young man was arrested in the cars
at Greensboro, on Friday last, while in charge
of a negro boy whom he had stolen at Winns-
bCrc,' = C. from hotel at which he was clerk.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-26
NdECKLENBURG LANDS IN
MARKET

1t is seldom SO favorable an opportunity
is presented to capitalists and persons wish
ing to procure fine farms, as at the present
time. 1t appears to be only periodically
that our farmers take notion to sell. Pur-
chasers would, therefore. do well to seize
| the present occasion, while owners are il
the humor, to procure good bargains. There
is probably no portion of the whole South
ern country, more desirable than Mecklen,
burg county, in regard to the productive
ness of her lands, good water, pleasant and
healthy climate, religious. educational, So
cial, and commercial advantages. This
is not only cotton and corn country,
| but it is also a wheat growing region;-
! thus possessing advantages over the North
ern States, which have to depend mainly
on one crop, that Of grain, for success in
farming. This, too. is a fine fruit country,
! producing the finest apples, peaches, grapes,
melons, &c; and also vegetables and milk
and honey" in abundance. The following
| gentlemen are now Offering fine farms for
sale in this county (see their advertise
| ments.)
JOHN S. PORTER, in the Providence set
Element, two or three farms of 500 acres
and less, good houses, saw mill, gold mine,
&c, &c.
J. NJ. w. FLowE, on Clear Creek, two
farms of go and BOO acres, good improve
ments, store house, clubhouse, &c.
JAMES H. KENNEDY. on the Charlotte
and Providence road, 800 acrcs-good build
ings, MILL gin-house, &c.
The late Mrs. CYNTHIA WILLIAMsoN's
farm, on the Charlotte and Nation Ford
Road, near the c. and S. G. Rail Road. 1856
acres, good for cotton and grain-(to he
sold at auction on the 10th September, by
VIM. d. Russell and Mary Hunter.)
A. II. GRAHAM. $50 acres Catawba River
Land, one mile below Beatties' Ford-a
very desirable property. Mr.. Graham re-
siding in Charlotte.
ALBERT WALLACE, six valuable tracts
of land, in different parts of Mecklenburg-
the Home Place" on Reedy's Greek, CON
tanning 75;} acres, good improvements, gin
houses, saw mill, and farming houses gen
orally.
GEORGE D. BECKHAM, several valuable
tracts, in Lancaster District, S. c., s mile
from Morrow's Turn Out, on the Charlotte
and S. Carolina Rail Road. Dwelling hous-
cs, store hou ses. gin houses, &c.
ANN BROWN, an excellent plantation 81
miles west of Salisbury, in Rowan county,
l443 acres, good meadow, dwelling and out
houses, &c.
VIM. P. ROBINSON, 46j acres, in Union
county, on the Wadesboro' road, between
the Providence and Steele Greek roads
dwelling house, out buildings, meadow, &c.
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PIEDMONT
Sulphur and ChaIybeate Springs
RERKE COUNTY, ~: G..


! TRHESE Springs 16 miles north of Nor
| 4 canton, n. Carolina, located in a beautiful
| Mountain Cove, and surrounded with
magnificent SCENERY. From this point the cell
ebrated TABLE Rock, the LINNNILLE FALLS,
! the CAVE, and Other curtosites, arc OF easy ac-
cess and make, to and fro, an easy and pleasant
days recreation, and change of scenery, calcu-
lated not only crafty but invigOrate the inva-
lid as well as those who seek pleasure among tho
mountains during the season OF oppressive heat,
and retreat from the disease so common to te-
bTie regions.
The superiority of these Waters has been suf-
ficiently tned to prove their efficacy, and many
brOllen-dOwn, and almost wasted lnVallds, have
been fully restored to health by their use.
The waters have been analysed by DR.. Hap
pOldt, of Morganton and other Physicians. who
are ready to bear stimony to their efficacy i'll
certain disorders. Those wishing to visit these
Springs, by calling on DR.. Happoldt, at the
" Mountain Hotel" will obtain all the lniorma-
ton desired, regards their curative effects and
application to certain forms of disease.
The Proprietor, in order that the Patrons OF his
Springs may have their stay rendered desirable
and comfortable, has secured the services OF Mrs.
PRESNELL, lady who has had considerable
experience and enjoys high reputation in public
house keeping. He therefore promises that his
TABLE shall be furnished with the best the coun-
try affords, and served up in manner to please
the most tastidious' Nothing shall be wanting to
make every department adequate to the tcishcs
and 1rantS of those who honor him with their
company. $1,000.
July Is, 1856.-3m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-26
Fem the Salisbury Banner
"HAvE YOU SEEN SAM TODAY
Five Cents Reward.

Strayed from the precincts of North Car
DINA, about shutdown on Thursday, the 9TH
instant very unlikely boy named SAM"
alias ".SamiriIe." The above liberal re-
ward, and no thanks, will be paid by the
subscribers for his apprehension and deliv-
cry on or before the 9th day of November,
1856. Said boy is supposed to be some two
or three wears old, and of small stature
He was imported from the neighborhood of
Boston, and it is supposed he will endeavor
to make his way back to his native place.
When spoken to he generally becomes
wrathy, and says Americans shall rule A
merica. He usually keeps himself conceal
ed through the day, but may be seen skulk-
ing about old school houses, late at night
with his hat drawn over his face, and dark
lantern in his hand. If asked where he will
be the next night he says he don't know
ANYTHING about it. When he is among Pro
testants, he swears that no Catholic shall
hold office. But when he gets among Cath
olics. he is their friend. He boasts loudly
| of his powers and strength, but having been
| lately worsted at game of Bragg, he will
no doubt become modest for the future
| As there are bat few persons in North
| Carolina who have 'seen Sam" those wish
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-26
--,-|I>sO ySS~-,.

4 week or two AGO we stated that Mr..
Barriuycr had charged the Raleigh .Sidnd-
All with surprc~sins Il part Of til" Cincin-
atti Platform. This was done before the
Democratic Elector of this District, and
he did not pretend to deny the charge. \
pretty Ficctor, not to know whether part
ofthr Platform was suppressed or not y.
4. IIWg.
We understand, it was the intention of
Mr.. Warning to reply to the remarks of Mr..
Barringer, on the occasion alluded to by
the "Whig." but lac declined doing 80 be
cause Mr.. Barringcr's audience, composed
chiefly of Know NuthinSs of the village OF
Concord, Immediately left the Court House
at the conclusion of Mr.. Barringer's re
marks If Mr.. BIS friends had exhibited
Willingness to hear both sides of the qucs-
ton, Mr.. Warning would have replied to the
charge IN relation to the Standard. as well
a to many other matters contained in the
extraordinary speech of Mr.. Il.
"Aprctty Elcctor," says the Wing, mot
10 know whether part of the Platform was
suppressed or not Now, should like
to know what obligation rested upon Mr..
Warning to reply to attacks on the Standard
"A paper 80 able to defend itself-and n
paper which has triumphantly vindicatrd
itself by showing that the charge that it
had suppressed part of the Cincinnati
PLATFORM Is not true-bccause the part of
the Platform alluded TO by Mr.. Barringer, as
having been suppressed by the Standard,
'cas not adapted By the Contention! y pref
ty political teacher, truly, is Mr.. Barringcr,
not to know what had and what had not
been adopted by that Convention!
Many papers of the country a. first fell
into the error of regarding a resolution con-
corning the Pacific Railroad. as n part of
the Platform, but the Standard, it appears.
did not,-and hence the charge of sup
Preston
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-26
RAIL ROAD NOTICE.

CONTRACTS for the Grading, Masonry and
~ Cross-ties on the Western Division of the
Wilmington, Charlotte and Rutherford Rail Roade
will be let on the Sd day OF September next, at the
Company's office III LIncolnton.
Stockholders and all other persons DESTROYS OF
cont acting, will send in their proposals pnor to
that time, directed TO the undersigned, endorsed
Rail Road Proposals."
Maps, plans, pTohles together with the estimates.
aud Specifications Tor the work will be opened for
inspection at the office and after the LIST OF Au-
gust next-and an assistant Engineer will be ready
at all times TO give any explanation that may be
required. JOHN Z. McRAE,
Chief Engineer W. G. g. r. II. X. Co.
Lincolnton, JuY29, lS56-5w
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Plank Road Meeting.

THE annual meeting of the Stockholders of
the Western Plank Road Company, will
be held at Peter Cansler's. on the third " ed
nesday of Septrmber next, (beirg the 18th
day Of Sepieu BERG 1t is very desirable that
we have tulI meeting, as new officers will
be elected, and other matter of the greatest
Importance TO the Company will be laid be-
for them. c. &. HENDERSON, Prcs't.
Aug. 10, lS56-6w
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-26

ing further information can get it by a2-
plying to Kenneth Rayner. When last
heard from, Sam was travelling in the di-
rection of Salt River. All persons are eau
toned against harboring the fugitive. as the
penalty of the law will be enforced against
them the 4th of November for so doing.
SANS BOYS.
Aug. IL, I856.-1t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-26
LOCAL CONSIDERATIONS"

The Louisville Journal groans over the
result of the elections in Kentucky and
North Carolina, and thinks the Democrats
carried them by local considerations"
The same Local considerations" will
carry them again in November.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-26
Notice.

$50 Acres C:lt;l VIDA Land for Sale
'I'hE subscriber being still DESTROYS to sell
his Valuable Plantation, tuat-
ed in Mocklenburg county, one mile below
Beatties' Ford, on the a awba RIVER and
Cathey's Creek, would INF rm persons WIS h
inc to purchase, that he can be seen at his
offic in Charlo te, at any time, or communl-
Gated with by letter at this point. 1t is rare
that opportunity is offered to purchase as
desirable property. A. II. GRAHAM.
Charlotte, n. c., Aug. &c, 1856-2m
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-26

SUPREME COURT.-This Tribunal, now
in session at Morganton. has licensed the
following gentlemen to practice law in the
County Courts:
j. 4. Jervis, Madison county; H. l..
Ray. Madison j. s. McElroy, Iancy; 3
P. Smith, Mecklenburg w. A. Owens
Mecklenburg: l.. F. Churchill, Rutherford;
j. w. Alspaugh, Forsythe.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-26

America is no longer America; and to pos
sess the power and l trust the disposition to
restore and keep that peace, within our
borders and without, for which our hearts
will yearn, which all our interests demand,
through which and by which alone we may
hope to grow to the true greatness of ma
tions.-Very respectfully, your fellow-citi-
zen, RUFUS CHoATE
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-26
MARRIED,

In this county, on the 18th instant, by the Rev.
r. II. Lafferty, Mr.. ]. +. FOSTER, of Ashe county,
and Miss ELEANOR, eldest daughter OF the late
VIM. Davis, OF TINS county.
Ga "Wednesday evening the 10Th instant, by the
Rev. J. r. Pickett Mr.. c. GIBSON, OF South
Carolina, to NJ N. f. GRAHAM, daughter OF
NJ. Einor Graham, of Chariotle.
The happy couple have our thanks for delicious
evidence, we had the pleasure to receive, of heir
kind remembrance amidst the festivities of the JOY.
ful occasion.
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GARDNER, Me. june D, 1854.

GARDINER, Me-, June ., IooI.
WIN. Fl. DYER-Dear Sir: have used two bot
ties of Prof. WOODS Hair Restorative, and can tru-
Iy say it is the greatest discovery of the age for
restoring and changing the Hair. Before using 1t
l was as gray as man OF seventy. My hair has
now attained its original color. You can recon-
mend it to the world without the least fear, as my
case was one oil the worst kind.
Very resDectflIlY ID. N. MURPHY.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-26
For he State at Large:
Henry NJ. Shaw, of Currituck.
Samuel p. Hill, of Caswen.
NORTH CAROLINA ELECTION.

We are still without returns from three
counties, viz: Carteret, CASTOR and Hyde.
In our next we hope to be able to give com
plete returns from the whole State. Gov.
Bragg's majority Will he, we think, a frae-
ton over I3,UOJ-wc fear it will not reach
I4,OOO. There will be Il Democratic major
ity of only ~ in the next Legislature.
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LOST.

az the morning the 22d instant on the road
small Porte VI OmIaG containing 50 in three
bank bills, a 81 South Carolina note, 81 note
on the Wadesborough Bank, Ga torn nOte,l and
the other "a bill on the Cape Fear Bank. Also
a note of hand on William and JOAN Trapp, for
$55 A suitable reward will be paid for the de-
livery of said Porte-Monie at the office of the
Western Democrat, or to the subscriber, on the
Wadesboro road 81 miles from Charlotte-in
Union county TRAVIS LILIES.
IS56-3t
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-26

Col. BENTON AFTER DEFEAT.-COl.
Benton writes letter on the 10th instant,
to Thomas L. Price, Esq, who was one of
his defeated followers. He says ne was
disappointed at the result of the election,
but is glad that he canvassed the State, as
- contributing to ailay the feeling of
sectional antagonism now too strong for the
safety of the Union. "Old Bullion" is par
ticularly severe on those who accused him
of favoring Fremont by seeking to split the
vote in Missouri. He says:
There are cases in which public duty
arises above personal consideration, though
there are a great many people who cannot
conceive it possible. Thus, when | sup
ported Jackson, with whom had been on
i'll terms,) thirty years ago, the sordid mo-
tive of office was assigned TO it; now, when
| support Buchanan, with whom | am on
i'll terms,) and support him against a mem
Der Of my own family, the same class of
persons can see nothing in it but falsehood
and treachery. Incapable themselves of
anything disinterested and patriotic, they
believe others to be equally So, and attack,
with base motives, all the actions which are
above the comprehension of their political
morality"
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-26
Columbia, August %,

last weeks quotations., to III cents. BACON
We have no change to make III this article, prices
ranging from IL ! to l2c for hog round. CORN
We continue quote 20 TO 15c. per bush. OATS
We can only quote nominal 20 to As cents per bush
ell. FLOUR-We quote S55 10 S6I for common
to good brands; fine family -four 81 to s73, and
extra CHOICE a shhde h1aher.
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Notice.

4 S hereby given, that application will be made
q to the next Legislature of the State of North
Carolina for a charter for a Bank of Discount
and Deposit in Lincolnton, n c., and also for
a Savings Bank at the same place; also for an
Insurance Company. -
MANY CITIZENS.
Lincolnton, Aug. 26, lS56.-1m
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A Chance to Make Money!

A Chance 10 Make Money!
PROFITABLE AND HONORABLE
t2QlPLJY41ANRa
TENHE subscriber is DESTROYS ofhaving an agent
IL i'll each county and town of the Union. A
capital from to $40 only will be required, and
anything like an efficient, energetic man can
MAKE from three to five dollars per day; some OF
the Agents are realizing twice that sum. Every
information will be given by addressing, with a
stamp to pay return letter,
VIM. A. KINSLER,
Box 1923, Philadelphia, Pa, P. o.
Anm 2H ISnG-It
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-26
GEN. DUFF GREEN.

Gen. Duff Green, an able and well known
politician, who was originally ii supporter
of Gen. jackson, and editor of the u. S.
Telegraph, at Washington City, but who
has been for nearly thirty years in opposi-
ton to the Democratic party, has avoweG
his purpose to support Mr.. Buchanan. In
his letter assigning his reasons, he says:
II add few suggestions intended for
the independent portion of the Wing party,
who, having been heretofore opposed to the
Democratic ascendancy, and are now OPP
posed to Fremont as the abolition candi-
date, are yet hating between two opinions
Permit me say to such, that designing, am
bilious men have so long labored to organ
ize the North as sectional political party,
that, unless the South are united in opposi-
ton to Fremont, and give nearly unani-
nous support to Mr.. Buchanan, the result
must be to give an impulse to the anti-sla-
very movement and to endanger the future
peace and permanence of the Union.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-26
Notice,

a LII persons indebted to the estate of Nicho-
IA las Tredenick, decd are requested to make
payment without delay, and persons having
claims against his estate are requested to present
them, properly authenticated, FIR settlement.
ARTHUR GRIER,
VIM. TIDDY,
August %, 1866. Executors.
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Notice.

a PPLICATION will be made at the next
IA Session OF the General Assembly, for an
amendment to the charter OF Davidson College,
aud also for all act especially foI the benefit OF said
Institution. w. w. PHARR, Prest
L. NYE HUTCHINSON, Sec'y b. 7. of ID. c.
August 26, lS56-lm
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-26

II Fred Douglass, the negro, has with
drawn the ticket of the abolltionists from
his paper, and gives two columnsof reasons
for supporting Fremont and Dayton.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-26

TENHE firm of s. Koopmann & Co., has this
IL day been dissolved, by mutual consent, All
persons indebted, will please make early pay
ment to b. Koopmann, who will continue the
business on his own account, at the old stand.
b. KOOPMANN
ELIAS 81 COHEN.
Aug. I6, IS56-tf
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ROBERT SHAW
NOTICE.

IN CONSEQUENCE of having lost by the
Il fire which occurred in this place, on the
morning of the 9th of May last, various Notes
and claims against numerous persons in this and
adjoining counties-whch notes and claims, be-
ing the property OF L. G. STEELE, A. BETH
UNE g. Co.. and others. which were placed in NV
hands for collection: All persons therefore, against
whom any Of such claims are still standing I'M
settled, hereby duly notified. that unless they
appear Immediately and close up the same, by
note or cash, shall be compelled to file, for'h-
with, Bills in Equity, thereby subjccting such
persons to additional and unnecessary costs.
S. w. DAVIS.
Charlotte June TO- I556.-tf
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A COOP IDEA.--Our neighbor of the
Wing gives Sunday reading" and the
KnOwNothing Platform in the same column.
a good idea. A little religious exercise is
necessary, after reading such a platform.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-26

~Col. Benton left St. Louis on Thurs
day last for Washington city.
The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1856-08-26

- The daily supply Of Croton water for
\. York city is 5O,OOO,OOO gallons.
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Notice.

TENHE Tax Lists for 1855, are now in my
H. hands, and hold them ready for inspection.
| request all persons to inform me of any taxables
which may not be listed.
Pan persons that have not paid their taxes
for 1854, ,ciH surely come up and fork Deer nOrc.
L. C GREER, Sheriff
Anril I9Sf-f
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Can be Seen,
Notice.

HAPT. ]. n. McELWEE'S FIGURING
y and CORN MILLS on Fishing Geek and
at Harrisburg. on Sugar Creek, are in com
pIete repair for grinding, and " ater generally
customers in dry time always have the
preference. Aug IL, 1866.
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ROBERT GIBBON, NJ. d.

AFFERS his professional services TO the pub
" lie, in the practice OF SURGERY, in all
its various departments.
DR. GIBBoN viii operate, treat, or give advice
i'll all cases that may require his attention.
gOfice No. 5, Granite Range, Charlotte.
Feb. 10, ls56.-1y
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Ran AWAY

EIROM the subscriber, on the 7th instant, an
z apprentice TO the tailoring business named
w. Fl. BsIryhill. All persons arewarnUd against
harbouring or employing said boy.
d. L. REA.
Charlotte, Aug 5l9. Is54-3w